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Do you have any pink ones? *smiles brightly*

*Smiles down at the little girl.*

Well aren't you just the most adorable thing that ever was?

*He asked before turning toward the plate of rainbow cupcakes.*

I don't think we do, but don't give up hope little one, let me see what I can do.

*Turns to take some of the red icing, mixing it with a little of the regular vanilla frosting, making a light pink topping. Grabbing an un-iced cupcake he carefully spread it over the top. Turning around he offered her another smile.*

Here you go sweetheart, made extra special with lots of love.

*gets a bigger grin*

Thank you, I'm pretty like my mommy.

*crawls up onto a chair to watch him as he works, leaning over to watch intently* Oh, you're very bright.

*looks up, giggling as she takes the cupcake*

Thank you. Will the lots of love make it better?

I bet you are! Your mommy must be very pretty then. *He told her brightly*

Thank you~ you should talk to some of my friends. *He said with a little smirk seeing as they didn't happen to think he was the brightest crayon in the box most of the time*

You're welcome. Absolutely it will. Thats a little trick of the trade. Love makes everything ten times better. Or so I hear. *He said with a little smile.*

She is! She lets me make her hair all colors of the rainbow.

Really? What do you want me to talk to them about? *tilts head, smiling as she chews on the cupcake, getting icing around her mouth*

Well, they're very good. You must have LOTS of love. *another messy bite*

Rainbows are fabulous aren't they? I bet they look great in your mommy's hair.

You could start by telling them how smart, wonderful, and talented I am. *He said with a smile.* I'm just teasing. But they don't really think I'm all that smart at least thats how it seems. Thats okay though. *He smiled again*

I do. I've been saving it for a while so I've got a bunch of extra. Just glad I found someone to give some to.

Yes, I love rainbows. I love sunshine more, Apollo makes very pretty sunrises and sunsets. I'm going to have my hair look like a sunset.

*looks at him, nodding very seriously* Okay, I can tell them that. *a little giggle as she rubs a hand over her mouth even though she just gets more icing around her mouth when she takes another bite. And oops, some on her dress*

You don't have someone to love? *looks surprised, eyes one of the yellow cupcakes*

Walks up behind Emmett and leans up a bit, resting his chin on the slightly taller man's shoulder, "What do we have here?" Reaches out to snag a cupcake with blue icing before turning his head to press a small kiss below the man's ear before slipping around to lean against the counter. "Feeling domestic today?" Slight smile-smirk before taking a bite, some blue icing left on the tip of his nose.

"Only the finest cupcakes Pittsburgh has to offer." He said with a little grin at the kiss. "Somethin' like that." He said tilting his head to the side a bit in accent as he watched Ted take a bite. With a small giggle he grabbed a napkin and made his way over to Ted dampening it a bit with a little lick, like his mother had always done to him, before wiping at the icing on Ted's nose. "That good huh?" He teased.

"Well now, I'll have to try them." He smiled warmly at the other man, taking the bite and then chuckling as he got some icing on the tip of his nose. Got a little crooked smile, his trade mark, as he watched Emmett come at him to wipe the icing off. Ignores the flutter. "That good. Any chance on a pie?" He grinned a little more and took another bite.

"Now now, we don't want to overwhelm the baker do we?" He asked stepping back from wiping off his nose with a little smile. "Maybe in due time. We'll just have to see won't we?" He asked as he scooped some of the icing out of the bowl onto his finger and slipped it past his lips tasting it.

"I think you could handle it." He smiled as he went to take another bite, his eyes dropping to watch Emmett tasting the icing, his fingers disappearing into his mouth and he could just about imagine....suddenly he started to choke and sputter a bit, his eyes instantly watering.

"I said, we'll see." He said playfully as usual. He was lost in the taste of the icing before his eyes widened when Ted began to choke. "Teddy?" He said moving toward him now, "You alright? Should I do that thing where I grab you from behind and squeeze?"

Oh god, that didn't help. Instead he shook his head strongly, still coughing as he put out his hand to ward Emmett off while turning to the sink. He dropped the cupcake to the counter and scrambled to turn on the tap. Then he ducked his head down, bending down and started to drink from the tap to get the chunk of cupcake that had almost gone down the wrong way.

Then he stood up, still coughing a bit but not as bad. "I f-fine." Pounds his fist against his chest, his eyes watering and his cheeks red. Whether from lack of breath or embarrassment...that was hard to say.

He paused when Ted held his hand out to keep him back. Carefully he just watched as Ted tried to get everything under control on his own. Once he had, Emmett stepped toward him and patted him on the back.

"All better?"

Looks embarrassed as he silently nods his head, getting a glass this time to get himself some more water and takes a few sips before glancing over, "Yeah, I'm fine." A ghost of a smile, "They're good cupcakes...and uh...icing." God, the icing.

He was glad he wasn't chewing food anymore.

"Good." Emmett said cheerfully, practically giving a little bounce at the compliment. "Have as many as you like, I went on a bit of a spree today so.." He went over to open the fridge to show him where other trays of cupcakes resided filling almost the entire thing.

He bit back a sigh as he watched Emmett bounce away, rolling his eyes to the Heavens as though asking someone up there as to why he made an ass out of himself. Great, just great, Teddy. Biting back the muttering, he followed his friend and stopped at the sight of the filled fridge. "Holy...." Looks at the taller man, "We could take them to Debbie for her cafe?"

"Could. Think she'd like them?" He asked tilting his head to the side in thought as he looked at the fridge before closing it to turn and look at Ted again with a smile. "I was handing them out earlier. You'd be surprised how many people take food from strangers. Oh well, I'm just glad they were happy."

I'd love one, thank you. Do I owe you anything?

You're welcome, and they're free of charge. *He said with a smile* I kind of went on a baking rampage today. *He explained* And had some extra, thought I'd share.

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*teenaged boy, CANNOT RESIST FREE FOOD* What kind?

Chocolate. *Emmett told him with a grin* With icing in all the colors of the rainbow. *He said holding out the tray for him to see so he could choose one if he wanted*

*shouldn't take food from strangers, KNOWS he shouldn't take food from strangers, but it is part of Brody's nature to do THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT IS A GOOD IDEA. So he looks to make sure no one who would yell at him for it is around, then takes a green one* Thank you.

You're very welcome. *Emmett told him brightly* Let me know if you want another one. There's plenty more where that came from.

Umm, one's fine, thanks, it'll just go straight to my thighs. *hand on his hips, campy as hell*

*A small smile slipped on to Emmett's features.* Well, we wouldn't want that *He said setting the tray down* I'm Emmett. *He offered.*

Brody. *will shake his hand! with the one that's not be-cupcake'd*

Brody. *He repeats shaking his hand lightly* Thats a nice name. *He said with a little nod* Much better than Emmett. Though I guess, I have become attached to it over the years.

Ohhhh, if we're gettin' into terrible names, Emmett really ain't that bad. My brother's name was Leslie. *feels the need to tell EVERYONE this now, because he's not around anymore to smack him for it*

Leslie? Ouch. *He said making a little omgimsosorryforhim face*

Mm. That's just mean, namin' a kid that. *is graceful and poised, which is how he ends up with frosting on his nose*

I'd love a cupcake!

By all means! *He holds out the tray for her with a grin*

*her face lights up as the cupcakes are presented to her, and she gingerly takes one of the blue ones*

These look delicious! Did you make them?

Thank you! I did, just little ol' me, some ingredients, and a basket full of love.

How incredibly sweet! Was there any special occasion or do you just like to cook?

If boredom counts as a special occasion. *He said with a little laugh bumping his hip into hers playfully.* I don't do it often, but sometimes I just get in these moods.

*she's a little surprised by the hip-bump, but giggles and bumps him back*

I know exactly what you mean. Just the other night I couldn't sleep, and then suddenly I was in the kitchen making cookies! It was like my baking instincts had a life of their own.

*She was fun. Emmett smiled at her*

Oh I know. Its not something that can be controlled. Don't know if I want to either if yummy cupcakes are the end result. *He grinned* So whats your name?

I agree. Plus it's such a productive way to spend time.

*she grins back* I'm Corky. And you are...?

What kind of cupcakes?

Chocolate, the best kind. With the most brightly colored icing you can imagine, and lots of love. *He grinned offering him the tray*

*grabs one* Yes!

Take two if you want. *Emmett offered.* Plenty to go around.

Cupcakes? ... Would you mind if I had one?