[ACE] make you understand.

[derek chandler ralston]

Derek had talked Parish into watching Ace's kid so they could go out to lunch and do some more shopping by themselves. And he was still fixed on getting Ace that guitar no matter what he said, though with them taking the bike they would have to switch vehicles after lunch to do that. Smiling over at the boy, he started towards the motorcycle quietly, runnin a hand through his hair. "You ready?"

[aerin 'ace' colt endsley]

Ace was beyond glad to be spending the day with just Derek. He loved Celeste just fine. He had no choice. She was his flesh and blood. But sometimes, he liked just having Derek to himself and not have to worry about her bothering him. "Duh." Ace smiled, swinging his helmet slowly back and forth at his side. He looked up at Derek, amazed at how handsome he was every time he looked at him. Ace pulled his helmet over his head, flipping the visor down. "How 'bout you, old man?" He teased.

[derek chandler ralston]

Derek smirked at him. "I've always been ready," He teased softly. He had yet to get them another helmet, so went without. Getting on the bike, he waited for Ace to get on with him before revving the engine and picking his feet up. They would go shopping with the truck later. For now he planned on stopping to pick up lunch somewhere, then go to the park down by the water to eat. He'd found a place, wanted to take Ace to see the little clearing.

[aerin 'ace' colt endsley]

Ace climbed slowly onto the back of his bike, resting his hands on Derek's hips. He'd grown careful what he did in public since the social worker had come and rape tested him. But since he and Derek had done nothing, she seemed shocked it came back normal. Or as normal as his tests got. He finally put his hands on his own thighs, looking out as they passed stuff. He could have driven them himself, but he wasn't sure he could handle a heavy bike like Derek's.

[derek chandler ralston]

Derek hummed to himself as he drove, stopping at a light and putting a foot down before looking around. He couldn't decide what to get for them to eat, so headed to the grocery store where they would have a larger range of choices. Pulling into a spot, he pulled his keys out and steadied the bike so Ace could get off.

[aerin 'ace' colt endsley]

Ace watched the scenery as Derek drove, climbing off once he stopped. He saw people looking as he pulled off his helmet. Some girls were giggling and whispering, looking like they'd never seen someone get off of a motorcycle before. Ace ran a hand through his hair, looking back at Derek. "What you thinking?" He asked, swinging the helmet back and forth. Hed never admit he adored how the helmet smelled of Derek's cologne. "I want.. Chicken."

[derek chandler ralston]

"That actually sounds...really good." Derek chuckled, smiling at him. He ruffled Ace's hair, leading him inside the store and looking around. He grabbed a basket, starting towards the deli.

[aerin 'ace' colt endsley]

Ace smiled, bouncing along beside him. Bouncing was about the only way he could keep up with someone so much taller. "Yeah? I thought so. Chicken sub? Maybe grilled chicken!" His bright blue eyes watched Derek intently as he walked.

[derek chandler ralston]

Derek laughed softly, a crooked smile teasing his lips as he gazed back at Ace warmly. "Mm, whatever you want kiddo," He insisted, nudging him ahead so he could choose. Derek could honestly say he wasn't picky at all, as long as if was food.

[aerin 'ace' colt endsley]

Ace walked closer, glancing warily at the girl standing beside him. He moved away a bit, chewing on his lip. "This?" He asked, carrying back a container of chicken fajitas. He looked up at Derek, looking over his face slowly.

[derek chandler ralston]

Derek smiled at him. "Mm, sounds good to me." He wrinkled his nose playfully, nudging Ace. "Anything you want to drink?" He looked around thoughtfully, eyeing the others in the store

[aerin 'ace' colt endsley]

Ace shrugged, looking up at Derek. "Those peach mango fruit drinks." He offered, reaching out to take Derek's hand and pulls him over to the drink cooler. He grabbed one for each of them, hugging him close. "We can go now? This is making me really hungry."

[derek chandler ralston]

Derek took his hand and followed after him, smiling as he was hugged close. He hugged him back gently. "Mm, yeah. Let me pay for this stuff." He lead him over to the check out, and payed for their things, then walked outside with Ace, putting everything in the seat hitch, then getting back on the bike, offering Ace a hand for help.

[aerin 'ace' colt endsley]

Ace pulled himself up behind him, pulling his helmet on his head. He laid against Derek, wrapping his arms around him tightly. He loved being so close to him, having an excuse to be so close to him. Any reason to be around him was good enough for ace.

[derek chandler ralston]

Derek smiled as arms wrapped around him, and he revved the engine and pulled out, driving quietly. eventually he reached the secluded little area of grass by the water and stopped the bike in the small, closed off clearing, setting his feet down on the ground. "Here we go."