[center][h3][color=Darkviolet]Zach[/color] and [color=khaki]Mateo[/color][/h3]
[i]Somewhere in the month prior to Alisa's reassembly [/I][/center]
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[color=Khaki]“I told you babe, just come live with me. I’ll take care of you. You don’t need those losers.”[/color]

Mateo was changing into his work clothes (aka swimming shorts) in the changing rooms of the Youth Center. What started out as a workplace fling was slowly changing into a long distance relationship. From what Zach told him he got into some trouble when he told him about their mission while he was in Taos. At the time Mateo was under the influence of the Kobra and not fully in control of his actions. Zach could not have known that and he didn’t agree with the way the League treated the magician. It was not fair. 

The lifeguard put on his jewelry and winked at Zach through the video call. 

[color=Khaki]“I’m digging the black hair. it’s hot.”[/color]

Zach meanwhile was staying with his cousin in her mansion Shadowcrest. [color=darkviolet]“Ugh, I’d love to babe. But my cousin would never let me hear the end of it if I left.”[/color] Zach rolled his eyes at the thought of it. [color=darkviolet]“I’m apparently grounded. Can you believe it? I’m 19, and I’m being grounded by my much older cousin. Who does she think she is, my mother?”[/color]

Zach blushed and grinned at the compliment. [color=darkviolet]“Thanks. I think it suits me better than blonde did… Although I am considering trying out galaxy colors next.”[/color]

[color=Khaki]“You can rock anything cutie”[/color]

Mateo laughed and turned on the shower.
[color=Khaki]“It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been grounded. Always gave my family a hell of a hard time though. So they’re probably happy I’m on my own.”[/color]

He let the water run down his shaved head. 
[color=Khaki]“Gotta be honest though, sometimes it gets pretty lonely here. And I’m not just saying that to get you out here.”

“So what are you going to do now? You’re going back right..?”[/color]

Zach sighed. [color=darkviolet]“I don’t know… I should… But… it’s become quite clear I’m not good at this superhero business. I got my ass handed to me on the last mission, and all I’ve ever done is fail. Besides, I’m sure everyone on the team hates me.”[/color]

[color=Khaki]“Tchh..”[/color] Mateo clicked his tongue disapprovingly. 
[color=Khaki]“No one could hate you Zach, dislike you maybe, but hate no way.”

“Besides you’re not allowed to be my trophy boyfriend if you give up this easily.I’d be willing to work for both of us, but only if I’ve seen you really try.”[/color]

He wrapped a towel around his waist and looked at Zach through the hazed over screen. 
[color=Khaki]“So I’m going to watch your show from all the way here in Taos”[/color]