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Looking back this was the weirdest promotional photos they ever did. FBR gave them a limited budget, they had to play smart with where it went.
So that lead them to this stupid mess.
Mark was on sight making sure they were being serious because he was sure they would just goof off. In a way it was both good and bad.
He was fun at times, he did go along with this photoshoot and set it up but at the same time he was more strict then a drill sergeant.
The painting process felt like hours and they weren’t happy being apart for so long, the paint coated their bodies except the part covered by their boxers.
Once finished they were finally able to see each other. Tyler immediately laughed after seeing himself and went to touch Josh’s paint but Mark glared. They didn’t have the studio for a long time so they had to start working.
Josh and Tyler felt the paint growing uncomfortably dry after spending hours in front of cameras and studio lights.
“Ugh! I’m getting itchy!” Tyler wanted to scratch off the color “can we eat something?”
Mark sighed “no we can’t have you getting flakes everywhere plus the movement will crack the paint.”It got annoying after a while longer he just wanted to leave so he hatched a plan.
He felt his palms slightly wet so he quickly slammed his hand on Josh’s chest. The other man jumped in shock.
Tyler then held up his hand happily as they continued to take photos there was now a red hand print on his bandmates chest. Josh then reached back and slapped Tyler’s butt leaving his own blue hand print.
“Oh my god you two are unbelievable go get another coat of paint!” Mark huffed as the two laughed then Tyler sighed “we have time markie you don’t always have to be so bossy.”
“I have to be or else you two would never get anything done!”
“The artist already went home but we have the paint is here we will just paint each other.”
A text to mark verified Josh’s statement. “And leave you two alone? Yeah like that’s a good idea.”
Josh noticed how tense mark was so he extended his arms and Tyler said “does mark want a hug?”
“I think mark wants a hug Ty.” Josh agreed so they both walked to him with their arms open.
“Get away you weirdos just go get another coat!” He ran off before they could get any closer. The two looked at each other before shrugging and went to the tent.
It was outside but closed off for their own privacy. The tent didn’t have flooring since they didn’t want to risk actually damaging property. The tent was wider then it needed to be but that was better for them.
“Hey Tyler the paints over here!” Josh fixed the clear layer on the table before picking up the brush, it was dripping with the blue paint.
They had bought so much it was unbelievable, Tyler grabbed his own brush then looked at Josh “you paint mine I paint yours?”
“Won’t that take longer? We would have to be more careful.” The blue man grabbed a tissue then wiped off Tyler’s hand print.
Tyler wasn’t in a rush to go back so soon, he wanted to relax for a bit and wanted to savor Josh for himself. Mark knew they were a couple that’s why they were separated, they couldn’t be trusted but now they were alone.
“Oh come on Josh you know I’m always careful.” He said softly before placing his own brush down then taking Josh’s.
“Well that’s not true remember that show where you-it’s cold!” Josh glared when Tyler slapped the paint onto his body.
His partner retaliated and hit Tyler with his own glob of paint. They smeared the colors onto the other. It was a chance to take in the details of their bodies.
Josh was starting to work out more and Tyler could see the way his body was becoming more defined the bristles trialed down his toned stomach.
Meanwhile Josh stared at his body frame, his lean frame complements him perfectly, it was easy to imagine tyler being pulled onto his lap.
They looked up at the same time catching each other deep in thought. Neither hadn’t talked in a few minutes both being so lost in their fantasies.
“Josh you got something right there.” Tyler reached up to take off the patch red but then Josh pulled him into a kiss.
It was so sudden Tyler gasped but slowly kissed back. It was gentle and warm, his hands smeared down his back as they pulled each other close. The two bumped into the table and Josh laid Tyler on the surface.
Tyler wrapped his legs around his waist, they let their hands roam all over their bodies, Josh grabbed a fistful of his hair and pulled it back.
A soft moan escaped the red man’s lips and his hand moved up to grab Josh by the shoulders “such a tease you are a real-“
He was silenced with another kiss this time more intense, he could feel the love fill the air.
Both their moans were muffled but once they pulled apart there was a string of saliva that connected them.
“Who knew painting you blue would make you so worked up?” Tyler had a smug smile on and Josh rolled his eyes.
“Yeah cause I want to be kissing the red M&M right now.”
He wanted to do more he didn’t want to wait for the hotel, Tyler was irresistible he wanted to stain the walls with their paint and let everyone know who was here.
Unfortunately for them they were technically at work so they had to keep it professional.
“I have spare boxers.” Tyler noticed when Josh got to deep into his thoughts. He always had back up plans in case things went wrong.
“Don’t mean we can do it, not till we are back home.” Josh wanted to cry at the fact but Tyler used his legs to pull him close once again.
“Don’t mean we can’t find another way I don’t think we can walk out with boners can we?” His voice was low and playful, he always knew how to make Josh comply.
Without hesitation he wrapped his arms around Tyler’s waist and pulled him to his chest. They both moved against each other. It was uncomfortable at first but once they got the rhythm down it was almost blissful.
Josh kept looking at the tent flaps but Tyler grabbed his face “at me..look at-Mm!” He used his other hand to grab Josh’s shoulder “look at me..me only.” He was panting heavily the words almost sounding like a demand.
Tyler then pulled Josh back into a kiss as his back arched when his partner squeezed his waist. They continued the rhythm heat built between the two.
Josh rest his forehead on Tyler’s shoulder as their pace picks up, they both groan softly but Josh reached down into the others boxers.
“Josh you-“ his back arched move and he digs his nails into his back before taking a sharp breath, Josh covered his mouth. They couldn’t risk anyone hearing, Tyler’s leg twitched and his eyes fluttered closed.
The sight alone could have made him finish, that was until Tyler reached into his boxers. He looked into Tyler’s eyes, they didn’t need to share words.
It was a challenge now and neither of them wanted to loose.
By the end they were a mess of colors, sweat and maybe some tears.
Tyler grabbed his bag and pulled out some clean boxers, it was almost shameful, almost. When they slipped them on there was no way prevent colors from staining the fabric especially since Tyler pulled Josh into one more make out session.
They didn’t know how long they were gone for but it must have been a while. The sunlight hurt their eyes but once it adapted he turned to Josh. The man who was supposed to be red had crossed his arms but noticed their mistake.
Josh bit the inside of his cheek as to not freak out his eyes grew to be as big as dinner plates. His face turned a bright red which was the same color that Tyler should have been.
His partners body was the same mess with only parts staying the right color and even some blotches of the opposite. Although most of it was mixed into purple.
Tyler used his hands to motion to Josh’s body “Dude we did NOT think this through..” his own cheeks blushed a shade of pink.
They both began to sweat and looked around hoping their fear didn’t come true. Just then their eyes widened more if that was even possible.
Mark stood there with an angry expression, he looked them over as his hands clenched around something.
Tyler looked to Josh and he walked over to their friend “S-so!” He clapped his hand together “This is totally what it looks like BUT we-AHH!”
Suddenly water was sprayed at him and Tyler fell on the grass after slipping on the paint. “RUN JOSH!” He cried dramatically as mark continued to hose his face.
Josh ran but his friend was powered by his emotions and the hose. In no time Josh was shot with water on his back, he fell at his mercy.
In the end the band members sat down in a kiddie pool as their friend continued to clean them off till the water was full of purple coloring.
He cursed at them under his breath anytime either of them tried to talk they got a face full of water.
Unfortunately that day was a waste since they never even used the photos. But at least they had the memories and a gallon full of red and blue body paint.