"do you think i could still get into calvin klein"

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bodyguard/general au catchall for thegoodbad bc we're #thirsty

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guarding that booty

[thegoodbad]

[When Frank returned home from multiple tours in the desert, numerous medals to his name, and a heaping dose of humility, he did not expect to end up here, at some upscale penthouse in New York, surrounded by men and women in their finest attire. He never thought he'd spend the better half of his adult life babysitting a multi-billionaire playboy's protege, or handle some "dirty work" on the side for the sake of the man's empire. While Stark is a good man there are some things Frank's been willing to do that went even beyond his scope of understanding when first hiring the marine, and over the years Frank's discretion and succinct work has paid off well. As long as the kid doesn't know. As long as they keep it hush-hush.

Said "kid" is no longer a kid either though. Frank missed the years between boarding school and college, only seeing him on holidays or the occasional business need, and it was interesting watching him transform into an adult from the wimpy nine year old Frank met when he first took the job. No, he never thought his veteran status would end up hurting more than helping in the job market, but he was lucky enough to find an employer who puts his skills to good use, and a kid who wasn't the biggest pain in Frank's ass, he supposes. Could be worse. Peter often got into trouble but he always meant well and Frank was (almost) always there to drag him out of it.

That hasn't changed in young adulthood.

Frank's by the doors as he scans the room, always keeping an eye on Mr. Stark and Peter simultaneously. He knows their whereabouts at all times, even when they step aside to piss, because that's the whole point of having a professional bodyguard, isn't it? As uncomfortable as his gaze may be at times, it works to intimidate as well. Unwanted company is shooed away by a single suggestion, and those who offer trouble learn to not do that again the hard way.

Tonight's been relatively easy-going but Frank can tell that Peter is ansty to get away. He's never been fond of these parties and has voiced his distaste to Frank often, and the man sympathizes. He'd hate them too if he was meant to be a guest and not working, expecting to talk business and school and pretend to be interested in everyone's personal anecdotes. It honestly seems exhausting. Even now, he can see it in Peter's body language, angled away from the woman he's speaking with, her young daughter with her as she presumably tries to convince him they're a perfect match. Everything about his stature screams to be saved and Frank offers him a small hint of a smile when he catches Peter's eye, knowing if he wants to be freed, Peter will give him the signal. In the meantime Frank keeps to his post, watching as Mr. Stark leads a few business partners outside for a more private chat, gaze then swiftly returning to Peter, who looks like he wants to die. Or maybe that's just Frank's eagle-eye perception.]