~Ivan Slater~

~Nickname(s)~
Ive, Van, Ivy

~Age~
22 y/o

~Gender~
Male

~Sexuality~
Bisexual

~Appearance~

(Credits to @Nase_Nikyuu on Picrew)

Standing at 5’10 with porcelain skin and a lanky looking body, Ivan doesn't look like much for the world. He appears skinnier and frailer than what he really is, actually having quite a lot of muscle and strength to him.

The man has a diamond shaped face with a defined jawline and a straight, ever so slightly upturned nose. Ivan’s lips are rather average and they hide a pearly white smile. His canines are a bit more pointed than what is seen as normal, giving his smile a bit more of an unique look. He has slightly upturned eyes with a light hazel green color, accompanied by dark brown eyebrows who are rather average in size and thickness and a tiny bit arched towards the ends. As for hair, Ivan has wavy pure white locks in a messy cut, that rests just at his nape.

Running through the man's left eyebrow and making a slit in it is an old scar. Besides that he doesn't have many notable scars but he does frequently injure himself while doing stupid and reckless stuff and it's not uncommon for him to wear a bandage or band aid to cover up a wound or two. Apart from that he has a beauty mark near the corner of his left eye.

When it comes to body modifications he doesn't have anything major, just a small silver ring in his right ear and on the inside of his right forearm he has a tattoo of various flowers in black and white covering it.

Ivan’s never been picky when it comes to clothes, most commonly he's seen wearing some worn-out jeans with a t-shirt and a flannel. He does also have an old oversized leather jacket which he wears very rarely, however if he were to ever lose it, he would go crazy.

~Personality~
Ivan’s a kind and social guy. He loves talking to others and he's usually able to see the best in everyone and every situation. The man always tries to stay positive and keep the mood up.

If there is one thing that's extremely important to the man, it's loyalty. If you're his friend then he will be a 100% loyal to you and he expects the same back. He stays loyal to you as long as he gets loyalty back. Screw him over once and betray that trust and loyalty then don't ever expect that he’ll let you get close to him again.

There are few who are as helpful and caring as Ivan, he would never hesitate for a second to help a person in need and he cares for everyone around him, even if they may have wronged him in the past it doesn't matter when it comes to someone needing help. He cares too much for others sometimes.

Just because he's nice and helpful does not mean he’ll allow anyone to push him around, Ivan has always spoken his mind and will always stand up for himself but never in such a manner that he would intentionally hurt someone else. He would never say something hurtful to another no matter how rude they are to him.

As for anger, Ivan sure isn't one to anger quickly. He keeps a leveled-head in most situations where others would blow up. He doesn't see why there should be a need to get riled up for the smallest of things and often just tries to find the bright side to everything. When he can't do that he either finds a compromise or shrugs it off. Basically, it’s extremely hard to get him angry.

~Likes~
Plants
Dogs
Drawing
Motorcycles
Climbing

~Dislikes~
Coffee
Being alone
Settling down in one place
Water
Silence

~Strengths~

Mechanic ~ Ivan’s great with pretty much anything that has a motor and he can get creative when it comes to repairing things. He loves to be working with motors and fixing up bikes and cars.

Climbing ~ Being very agile and having a strong grip makes one good for climbing, pair that with little to no fear of heights and you have Ivan. He’ll climb just about anything, either out of necessity or just for fun. Mostly for fun. Overall he is a very athletic guy but he just really likes climbing most.

Green thumb ~ Despite the man’s unorganized nature and inability to remains focused on just one thing, plants still seem to thrive in his presence, he can forget about it for weeks and then after watering it just once, it seems to come back to life almost instantly.

~Weaknesses~
Swimming ~ Ivan never learnt to swim due to having such a strong fear of water from a young age, he’ll do anything but swim.

Reckless ~ As long as something doesn't involve a body of water then Ivan is up for just about anything which means he often does stupid things, resulting in him injuring himself or getting in trouble a lot.

Unorganized ~ He is everywhere and nowhere. Ivan is the most unorganized person you’ll find, he can turn a neat and tidy space into absolute chaos in a matter of minutes. He can put something down and the next second when you ask him for it, he won't know where he put it. It's not out of laziness though, but he always has a million projects going on and cleaning can wait.

~Other~
Darling boy has a playlist: Ivan

“Ivan come on now, hurry up will you?” A tall man spoke, his voice a low grumble, barely audible over the sound of people chatting and laughing with each other while exploring the store's selection.

Ivan, a young man who was currently preoccupied with looking at some plants in a store in the newly opened mall, sighed quietly before turning to look at the dark haired man who had just spoken to him, “I just can't decide which one would look the best,” he answered as he cracked a smile.

“How about neither? The whole damn apartment is filled with those damn flowers already,” the man stated, “Like where would you even fit one?”

Ivan continued smiling softly at the man, his boyfriend, “There's always space for more of them but since I can't decide now anyway, let's go, then I can think about it without you getting bored to death,” he said with a soft chuckle as he grabbed the other man’s hand. He had noticed the growing annoyance in the man's voice and at this point he knew him more than well enough to know that it was better to just defuse the situation before it turned into an argument, he had no energy for one, plus, they were out around people and arguing never led anywhere anyway.

“Oh, Jace? I heard the café here is really good, you wanna check it out?” Ivan asked hopefully as he looked up at the dark haired man walking next to him.

This earned an eye roll from the other man and another grumble, “You don't think it's time to cut back on the sweets a bit?”

Biting the inside of his cheek, Ivan took a deep breath and tried his best to ignore the remark from the other man. Jace had been in such a bad mood all week and he had really hoped that going to the new mall might bring his mood back up and bring back that nice and caring guy he’d fallen for but so far he had had no luck. That man was honestly like a child sometimes, but he did love him so how could he get mad at him? He knew Jace was having a hard time at work currently, he couldn't blame him for being stressed.

“Alright, what do you want to do then?” Ivan asked as he looked up at him with a smile, giving his hand a light squeeze.

“Whatever, let's go check out that café, I could use some coffee right about now anyway,” he muttered as Ivan’s face brightened up further and they turned their steps towards their new destination.

Once the couple had arrived at the café they took a while to look at the menu while chatting with each other. When they finally settled on what they wanted they ordered and then decided on taking a seat by a table near one of the large windows where you had a perfect view of the other people who were wandering around the mall.

As they waited for their order they took to people watching, playful judging of strangers and building up stories about some of them as they laughed, Jace’s mood seeming to slowly lift, the man finally seeming to relax a bit, much to Ivan’s delight.

After last night's fight. Kobeni felt weightless and empty. More emptier than before. Recalling Tycan words, Kobeni stared at the sleeping man beside him. He recalled being called a little bitch, a selfish prick who has too many mental issues, and the fact Tycan told him to pick an issue and go with that; made Kobeni slowly open his eyes and blinked directly at him. He could easily strangle this annoying little fuck. But instead, he sat up and smiled upon Tycan waking up also," Morning Tycan.", Kobeni muttered lifting a hand to pat the smaller man's head and offering a smile. Maybe today he wouldn't start his bullshit. Tycan gazed at Kobeni before looking away," Kobby, I said some things last night...and I..," Kobeni gave him a quick kiss and laughed," You came home drunk, I don't blame you for anything. It was my fault for accusing you...of well...you know." Kobeni removed himself from the bed and walked to the dresser, grabbing his boxers and slipping them on.

" I should have never told you to fuck off, I said a lot didn't I huh?", Tycan blinked.

Kobeni froze. He narrowed his eyes to the man who told him that his father did nothing wrong, that his father Vohkinne was just a stressed working man. He watched as the man who said his mother was some whiney bitch who didn't deserve to be loved--loved!! By someone who never gave a fuck about the family, just the name it carried. Kobeni's bright blue eyes glared at the man who said that he should stop being such a crybaby and get over what happened. Kobeni always blamed himself for their deaths, he caused it. Yet felt nothing. Sure his mother wasn't supposed to die like that, but she was in the way right? He had to do what needed to be done.

" Kobeni! You're doing it again!".

Hearing Tycan call his name, Kobeni flinched back into reality," What did I do?", He asked. Walking to the front of the bed, where Tycan pouted," You were glaring at me! You think what I said last night was true right? I was drunk, drunk people say a lot of shit," Kobeni stared at him longing. Before resetting his face and smiled.

" Let's forget about last night huh, let's forget about the hickie you came in with, Let also forget you weren't wearing any underwear also--probably still at someone's crib where you started from before coming over. Let's fucking forget about the whole thing Tycan."

If only he said that, if only he voiced his concerns and anger. Kobeni shook his head and went to freshen up," Hey Kobeni we should go to this new cafe that's near the mall, I heard it's good."

" Whatever you say "

" Excuse me," Tycan got up and walked to the bathroom door where Kobeni stood clothless.

" I said that's a great idea," He stared away when Tycan eyes lowered," Alright...mhm...want to shower together?", Tycan said biting his lip.

Kobeni offered a wary smile," Sure...",

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After they both freshened up, in more ways then one, Kobeni drove them near the mall and parked. Watching Tycan a man with such a feminine appearance, Kobeni almost feels bad for wanting to hurt him in so many ways. He watched the femboy pounce around like a child, rolling his head around and stretching, Kobeni turned off the car and got out; walking toward Tycan who giggled," Kobby! Kobby! Buy me some crop tops, please!", Having the slim curvy body, Tycan enjoyed showing off more skin then he should--Kobeni never really questioned why, maybe an ex made him feel like he should. Shrugging that off, he nodded," I'll buy you a matching skirt also. Maybe we could find a suit for me also, I need more anyways," He spoke softly, watching how Tycan ignored him and walked inside the mall and into the sections where they sold nonbinary clothes.

Great. Kobeni followed as always. Why did he put up with his bullshit? Kobeni could easily do better, but he didn't want better he wanted Tycan, his flaws are always showing and sure he belittles Kobeni and expects him to run his pockets every time they got out, Kobeni was going broke with this man. But he enjoyed gifting even if he didn't get anything back.

" Hey Tycan maybe we could go to the gaming section, I want minecraft--", Kobeni lifted his confused gaze and saw Tycan flirting with another nonbinary character. Standing there as he watched Tycan give them their number, he approached quickly," Tycan...what are you doing?", He asked once close enough. Tycan smiled," Aren't they cute? ", No. Kobeni glared at the other and frowned," No, they aren't. Come on we're leaving," He grabbed Tycan's forearm and dragged him out," Kobby? Stop!", Finally being able to snatch himself away from Kobeni's grasp, Tycan scoffed," What the hell is wrong with you!!",

" Oh wow! So when you decide flirting with someone else is good and peachy, but when I react it's a problem!", Kobeni snapped.

" Where do you come off speaking to me like that, just because you're used to being yelled at and whatever else issues you have doesn't mean shit Kobby," Tycan glared at him and walked away," I'm going to the cafe,"

" Like hell you are! So you would fuck around with more people, I don't even know how it's possible for you even to have time for the bullshit you stay pulling!", Kobeni fussed walking after him.

" Oh so now I'm some dusty street walker? I just go ahead and start plucking helpless men off the street! Wow so mature Kobeni," Tycan rolled his eyes.

" Are you fucking with me right now! Tycan you literally...Tycan listen to me! Fuck!", Kobeni stopped following him and cursed. How dare Kobeni counted backward from 100 and calm down before following after him once again.

Once they reached the cafe, they walked in," Buy me coffee, and maybe I'll come back home with you," Tycan words stabbed, and as Kobeni gave a defeating sigh, he nodded," Alright."

As peace seemed to return between the two males, Jace forgetting about the stress caused by his workplace and Ivan simply relaxing because Jace was, their conversation continued as they sat by their table, people watching and enjoying each other's company, just as Ivan wished they always could.

The dark-haired man leaned back in his chair and took a sip of his coffee, watching his boyfriend before speaking, “So you have any plans for tomorrow? I was thinking maybe we could go out for dinner? Been a while since we had a proper date night.”

Ivan’s face shined up at this, a soft blush painting his cheeks at the unexpected suggestion, lately it had been rare for Jace to put in any effort into them doing anything together, well… Unless it was in the bedroom.

“I’d love that,” the slightly younger man answered happily, “I was gonna go to the garage for a bit tomorrow, still need to figure out what's wrong with the Caballero… But I won't be there long! I'll be home in time,” he then continued.

As soon as he said that, he realized his mistake when he saw the frown on Jace’s face. “Is it not enough that you work there every damn day? I put in so much effort to make this relationship work and you can't even stay away from your work for a single weekend? Are you even really going to the garage or are you going somewhere else huh?”

“Jace…” Ivan sighed softly, “It's not just work to me and you know that, it's my hobby also. Whatever you're insinuating, I can assure you I would never do that, you could even come with me but I know you don't want to which is why I didn't ask,” the young man defended, keeping a calm tone as to not rile Jace up further and let the argument escalate.

“You don't want me to come, that's why you didn't ask, just be honest Ivan. So tell me, which one of your coworkers is it that bends you over when you're working late or weekends?! Tell me! What do they have that I apparently don't?” Jace questioned while glaring at Ivan who currently wished nothing but to sink through the floor of the café as people started casting glances at the pair.

“Jace I promise you, there is no one else. I'll just stay home this weekend alright? Does that sound good?” He asked, looking up at the other man insecurely.

“Doesn't matter now does it? You’ll just hook up with them another day, won't you?” He continued, seeming totally convinced that his partner was now cheating.

“Jace, babe… I would never, please believe me, come on…” the white-haired man pleaded as he leaned forward and put his hand on the table for the other to grab. “I love you, I could never do that, please believe me.”

The other man scoffed, glancing at his partner's hand briefly before choosing to ignore the man's gesture, “You make it hard to believe such shit when all your free time is spent away from me you know, but sure, I believe you, it's not really like anyone else would spare your more than a glance, that ugly scar on your face and constantly banged up with how fucking clumsy you are,” he stated, letting out a small chuckle at his own comment as Ivan simply leaned back in his chair and grabbed his cup of tea, taking a sip while turning his gaze away and remaining silent.

It had been going so well and then it all had come crashing down in an instant just because Ivan had been stupid enough to mention wanting to go and work on his bike. It wasn't like this was their first time having this fight so he should have known to not bring it up when Jace was for once making an effort and suggesting that they should do something together. It was just so tiring.

Ivan glanced down at the cup of tea. It was all just so tiring. He loved Jace, he really did, the man could be the absolutely nicest and sweetest but lately it was becoming rarer and rarer while their fights became more and more.

A sudden whistle from Jace snapped Ivan out of his thoughts and he looked up at the man who had his focus elsewhere.

“Hey, Tycan! Been a while since I last saw you,” the dark-haired man spoke as he got up out of his seat to walk over and say hello to whoever he was talking to, a big smile on his face.

Ivan froze at the name, he definitely recognized it, he just couldn't figure out from where, until Jace reached the other.

It clicked instantly when Ivan’s gaze landed on the man that his boyfriend was now greeting, Tycan was Jace’s ex…

A pit grew in the young man’s stomach, they looked so different from himself, much smaller and prettier than what he was. It was no wonder Jace was always making comments about his looks if that was what he was being compared to.

He couldn't quite hear the conversation between the two but all of a sudden, Jace was motioning towards their table, seemingly inviting the man to sit down with them.

Shit, shit, shit.

Now he definitely wanted to just sink through the floor and disappear. It was bad enough seeing what he was being compared to, he didn't need to talk to them also, but it wasn't like he could just leave.

“And you look… Different,” Jace said with a slight grin on his face. “But yeah, it's been too long, why don't you and your,” he paused for a second, the dark haired man taking a second to look the man accompanying Tycan up and down, “friend, come sit down with us, catch up you know?” He said with a smile and motioned towards the table where Ivan was sitting.

Without waiting for an answer, Jace turned around and motioned for them to follow as he walked back over to the table taking the seat next to Ivan this time and waiting for the other two to join them.

Ivan looked at the two strangers with caution, noticing the smile that one was offering and returning it briefly with one of his own before his eyes flickered to Jace who put an arm around his shoulders and squeezed gently.

“This is Ivan, my boyfriend,” Jace introduced the young man, smiling lovingly as he looked at him, “Doesn't have as pretty of a face as some others I know,” he paused briefly, his eyes moving to look at his ex before returning to Ivan, “but he sure makes up for that in other ways, don't you babe?” The man continued as he put a finger underneath Ivan’s chin and made him look at him.

Forcing a chuckle, Ivan moved away from his boyfriend’s touch as politely as he could, still feeling tense from their small fight earlier, and the fact that Jace’s ex was here now certainly didn't help. Involuntarily, Ivan moved one hand up, tracing the scar running through his eyebrow. Jace knew exactly what to say to make him feel insecure.

“Hi, nice to meet you,” he mumbled, his hazel eyes dropping to look at the tea that now only filled about half of his cup. Why had Jace invited them over? Was it to push him down even more after their fight? He wouldn't put it past him, when Jace got in that mood, it didn’t matter how many times Ivan would apologize because it would never be enough until Jace himself decided that it was.

The white-haired man felt his boyfriend pull him closer and he soon felt the other man’s breath on his ear as the sound of his voice came out in a low whisper, “Cheer up will you? You’re making me look bad.” Jace finished his sentence by kissing the side of Ivan’s head before turning to the other two with a smile.

“So Ty, tell me, what's new with you, how's everything going in life?” Jace asked, one arm still wrapped around Ivan who now had a smile forcefully plastered across his face while leaning against the taller man next to him.

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