It was silent for a bit, nothing too uncomfortable, but the standard well-meant first greetings and how-are-you's had been spoken. Brendon listened to Jordans directions to get him to Aaron's place, picking him up too to drop the two off at the airport. Apparently Aaron lived on the complete other side of the city, so it would be at least a good 15 to 20 minute drive to get there.

"So, you two. How's that going", Brendon asked, unable to hold his curiosity, but also wanting to open the conversation for Jordan if he wanted to. To Brendon, Jordan always seemed so cautious, nervous and uncomfortable. Like Josh could be awkward at times, but Jordan was on a whole different level. "Yeah, doing good", Jordan answered monotonous, nodding.

"Wow. The enthusiasm", Brendon chuckled, trying to get Jordan out of this discomfort. Looking at the latter, he looked like he was bursting to talk, but at the same time wished he could go up in smoke.

Brendon toned himself down a little bit, knowing he had to be careful to have Jordan open up. "Come on buddy. You two are a new couple, you should be all hearteyes and excited whenever we mention the boyfriend."

"Just that it's a boyfriend doesn't mean i have to skip around and tell about it", Jordan huffed, almost snappy.
"Hey", Brendon cut him short with a semi-insulted frown. "It's not about that. Boyfriend, girlfriend, whatever. What i meant is that you should be radiating a certain smitten energy, because it's new and supposed to be fun. But instead you only seem worried and miserable."

Jordan sighed and apologized as he leaned his head against the window. Brendon squeezed his shoulder. "We can tell you like him a lot Jordan, we can also tell you're struggling and bottling things up." Brendon smiled softly. "I think you should talk about it. You're keeping things inside too much. Talk with Josh. Or me. Or a therapist. All is good, just talk."

Jordan didn't respond, but Brendon knew he had him listening now. "It's not strange you're having issues dealing with this, bud.. I mean for me it has never been an issue whether i liked guys, girls, theys. It has never mattered. But for you and Josh thats different. And just the fact that Josh handles it differently than you do, doesn't mean you don't have a good reason to be struggling with your mind. With that upbringing and all the shit they put you guys through... this is a huge thing. So deal with it. Talk."

Jordan sighed again, as he looked at Brendon. Not a sign of his regular mischievous smirk showed, just a genuine interest and concern.

"It's not that easy for everyone."
"I know, bud. I know. But was I getting it right?"
"Yeah", Jordan admitted. "You're right."
"Then please just try and talk to us okay? You don't have to spill all the tea but just, speak up. Maybe that itself already helps."
"I'll try", Jordan agreed with a little nod.

"So now, holidays. LA. Are you excited?"
"I guess so, yeah"
"You guess?" Brendon shook his head in disbelieve.
"Do you like spending time with Aaron?"
"Yes!" It was the first convincing answer Brendon had heard that ride, but still filled with worry.
"Okay so what's worrying you so much? Being out in public? I mean like.. possibly people seeing you two are together?"

"That too yeah", Jordan mumbled and Brendon narrowed his eyes, let the answer sit for a bit.
"Makes sense. Sex?"

Jordans faced immediatly flushed fully red, Brendon chuckling because it reminded him of that other Dun brother. Only thing was Josh had always been a lot whittier and bolder still than Jordan.

"That too", Jordan nearly whined in a soft awkward whisper.
"You need to stop overthinking so much buddy. Experiment. If you're feeling good around him and trust him with it, you'll be fine."

Sighing again, Jordan replied. "It freaks me out. He-.... He obviously wants to, he doesn't pressure me, but I know he wants to... you know."
"Do you want to?"
"I think so? But it just terrify-."

Brendon chuckled. "You're overthinking. Unless he has somesort of a horse sized dick, nothing's terrifying."
Jordan groaned in embarrassment.
"Look, he has a dick, you got one. I'm pretty sure you know how that thing works and what you like, so that fact shouldn't be too much of an issue. And next to that, assuming he... knows what he's doing and he likes you and cares for you, he will make sure you're alright. It's not supposed to be terrifying, you won't end up in shreds bud."

"Oh my god, i cant even believe you", Jordan groaned, tomato red face hidden behind his hands. Brendon just laughed. "Josh is still in one piece, Tyler is, I am", he chuckled, while Jordan made a horrified face and clearly trying not to think about whatever he meant. "It's not as scary as you make this in your head Jordy. Go explore, have fun, communicate with him."
"It's just... i'm scared it hurts or is bad or i do everything wrong and-", Jordan mumbled.

Brendon drove up the parking lot near an apartment building, apparently they had arrived. Brendon smiled at Jordan, he hoped he could reassure the boy a bit, but trying not to go in too much detail. For Jordans sake.

"Look. You like him, he likes you. He knows your story, he knows you're inexperienced with guys and still uneasy with that fact. If he cares for you as much as he seems to, then he'll make sure you will be comfortable with all of it. Don't overthink it, just try it. Enjoy yourself, him. And if you're not ready, tell him."
Jordan nodded.
"Oh", Brendon continued. "And if he doesn't care about how you feel or how comfortable you are, he's a jerk and you should let him walk."

"Thanks Brendon", Jordan answered softly, appreciating his attempt to comfort him. "Anytime buddy. You want me to talk to him too?" Brendon chuckled and Jordan couldn't help but laugh. "Please don't!"
"Hm, fine, fine, my grande experience and wisdom about the gay birds and bees is not appreciated, i can tell", he muttered jokingly. "You know where to find me if you change your mind", he added with a wink.

"Be right back", Jordan said as he left the car to pick up Aaron with his cheeks still profusely flushed.

*

"So what's the plan in LA?" Brendon started conversation as Aaron was now in the front seat and Jordan behind him. He noticed how the two had their fingers loosely intertwined next to Aaron's seat. Cute.

It made him miss his two boys, and he was glad to be driving back to them soon. Even while he was probably home earlier and alone for a while. His mind wandered off for a bit, eyes on the road, but mentally seeing Josh's mesmerizing smile and then the little dimples in Tylers cheeks too whenever he smiled big. It was ridiculous how much he wanted to be with them again already after only being apart for a few hours maximum.

"Explore the city, soak up the sunshine, relax, go out, have fun", Aaron answered and Jordan nodded gently. "And enjoy having Jordan for myself for a whole week?" he added with a wink. Brendon smiled mischievously into the mirror, seeing Jordan roll his eyes at him. Brendon could only just hold himself back from getting too much into Aaron's statement.

Conversation continued between Brendon and Aaron, Jordan mostly just listening and confirming whatever Aaron said from time to time. Brendon could feel the tension between the two, and Aaron made absolutely no secret of his admiration for the youngest.

When they finally arrived at the airport and got out of the car, he joked towards Jordan while stepping out the same side as him.
"You can leave the door open for a bit, you know, to let all that sexual tension out." Jordan just gave him an angry glare in response checking if anyone heard but Aaron was busy getting their suitcases out of the back.

Aaron first handed Jordan his suitcase, oblivious to whatever the others were upto, then grabbing his own.
"Just please fuck", Brendon begged in almost a whisper with a big smile. "This is unbearable." Brendon quickly just flashed his signature one sided smile when Aaron stepped next to them, ready to go.

"Ready to go little bear?"
Jordan blushed profusely.
Brendon grinned.
Aaron just continued to thank Brendon for dropping them off. "Give us an update when you're there okay?" Brendon asked before the two walked off. Jordan nodded and waved before turning away, his free hand then easily found by Aaron's.

"Holy fuck", Brendon chuckled internally as he got back in his car and drove off.

**

"Hmmmimissedyou", Brendon mumbled as he nuzzled his nose into Josh's neck. To his surprise, a very pleasant one, he was already home when Brendon got home from the airport. He just breathed in his boyfriends scent, arms pulling the younger's back close to his chest.
"What's gotten into you?" Josh chuckled but didn't complain.
"I had to spend around 90 minutes in a car loaded with sexual tension i wasn't a part of. I'm exhausted and i missed you."
"Was it that bad?" Josh snorted, seeing how that must've been with Brendon in a car together with Jordan and then later Aaron too.
"Did Jordan say anything?"

Brendon reluctantly let his arms drop and hung back against the counter, watching Josh build them a bacon sandwich. "He's literally terrified." Josh frowned. "For?"
Brendon shrugged. "Dick. Basically"

Josh coughed, nearly choking in pretty much nothing when Brendon said that, face coloring a soft pink. Brendon just chuckled at the resemblance he sometimes showed with his little brother. "God, you're so cute", he just added, knowing it would make Josh more flustered which he loved.

"Shut up, we were talking Jordan, not me."

"Okay well, little Dun is terrified his boyfriend wants to have sex. Which he wants to too, but is just scared of. I tried reassure him-."
"Did you?" Josh asked, cheeks still dusted pink. "Or did you make him even more embarrassed and uncomfortable?"
Brendon's lips formed into a smug grin. "Both, probably." He accepted the plate Josh handed him with a chuckle. "Believe me, i tried. He's still struggling with being with a guy, i told him to talk it off. To you, me, even a therapist. He needs to sort that stuff out. Other than that i told him if Aaron cares enough he'll make sure he's okay and comfortable. And if he doesn't, then he's and asshole and Jordan gotta dump the jerk."

Brendon got surprised by Josh kissing him suddenly. "Thanks babe. I appreciate you talking to Jordan. You're the best."
Brendon nodded. "I am, aren't I? For putting up with that while they were all hand-holdy and smitten and gross and there I was without you and Ty. Damn have two boyfriends and yet I was still third-wheeling in a completely wrong way." He huffed jokingly.

"I'd rather be third-wheeling my two boyfriends", he suggested after that with a wiggle of his eyebrows. "Speaking of boyfriends, when is my other one coming back to me?"
Josh shook his head with a smile. "Tomorrow babe", and Brendon pouted. "You better prepare for my extreme clinginess then today because i crave cuddles."

Josh couldn't believe it but he adored Brendon more and more each day. It seemed absolutely impossible but it was true. The way Brendon was so open about everything, could maybe sometimes be a bit intimidating, but it came from such a good place. His intentions were always so honest, he was capable of giving so much, giving everything.
It was as if Jordan was his own brother, doing what Josh wouldn't be able to do in the same way. He'd always made Josh feel like he was everything and he even started to believe he was. Even with Tyler, or maybe even more so with Tyler. Falling in love with Tyler, with them all, only made him adore Brendon unbearably more.

"What did i do to deserve you", Josh mumbled when they had long finished their sandwich and Brendon had almost dozed off while cuddling up to him. He was gently combing his fingers through deep brown hair, feeling so at ease. Brendon didn't answer as he was in a light sleep, but he didn't have to.

Josh eventually dozed off a bit too, but woke up , startled from hearing a noise down the hallway, sounding like the door. Apparently Brendon had heard it too, because he sleepily rubbed his eyes as he pushed himself up to look towards the hallway.

It was a good 3 seconds later when Tyler stepped into the living room, cheeks red and wet trails on them from where tears had run down.