New Beginnings and rekindling an old flame.

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Hans had met up with Vars and his new boyfriend Viktor whilst in Norway. The Swede had been pleased to catch up with Vars since he hadn't spoken to any of the Hammers face to face for a long time. How long had it been? Now, Hans and his younger brother, Bjorn, were on the way to LA along with Vars and Viktor to meet up with the rest of the Hammers and to meet two other bands; Ziggy and the Spiders from Mars and the Hell's Angels, Viktor's band. It would be good to get back with other musicians after spending some much time in rehab and Hans knew he could use all the company he could get. The months and years hadn't been easy and he'd often felt lonely or isolated from society after his stay in hospital following his near death experience. He'd overdosed on painkillers and Hunter, his ex-boyfriend had found it too much and had ran.

Hans still ached for Hunter in a way, even though the spark they had together was no longer there. He still missed the man though and the soft warm touches at night. But people moved on after months apart and Hans suspected Hunter had found another man. It was to be expected and the Swede bore no ill will towards his ex lover at all. Glancing to Vars, Hans then placed a hand on the man's shoulder as he felt nerves constrict his insides at meeting Hunter once more. Bjorn giggled and poked fun a little before getting a surly glare from Viktor. The Brit punk had attitude and Hans found him a little intimidating but nothing to the point of not liking the man. If Vars loved Viktor then Hans would find a friend in the fire-loving Brit. All the bands were a family and Hans knew this more than anyone. The question regarding Bjorn though---the young man was a live wire and loved to cause chaos and trouble wherever he went. Hopefully, Hans would be able to keep his brother out of anything bad.

He hoped.

"Well, it will be nice seeing Aarne and Rik again. Hunter---I missed him."

Hans swallowed hard and wondered how the man would even react.

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There was no way to hide anything from the Fin. He always knew and was waiting, though he had warned Tom that there might be some sparks but it would be ok. And he was waiting, sitting in the hotel on the mezzanine and watching the lobby with intent even if he's also on the watch out for Joe so he doesn't get startled.

He sees Viktor first coming through the revolving door and then the Fin is running down the escalator, brushing past people and taking two steps at a time with his long legs. He doesn't stop, nothing is going to deter him. Vars barely has a chance to notice him before the drummer has Hans in a full on hug that nearly lifts him off his feet.

"HANS!!" He screaming because, unlike Vars, he hasn't visited Hans in a long time nor spoken to him much.

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The Swede didn't have time to utter a word as he was soon being pulled into a hug by his old friend. Aarne, the Finnish Terror. The tall man was near Hans' height at one inch taller than himself and his enthusiasm caught the blond guitarist off-guard a little as he laughed and patted Aarne on the back. It felt good to be wanted. For old friends to be re-united with one another.

"Aarne! I see you are still the same long-legged crazy vilda renar that you've always been. It is good to see you again, vän."

Hans felt a feeling of belonging that he had been lacking over the months and years. Aarne's energy was something Hans loved and wondered if he had found someone too.

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The boots always left him taller than the guitarist in his more sensible shoes. He let go of the hug to grab Hans' cheeks and give him a kiss on the lips, more like a wild little kid than anything meaningful.

"I didn't tell Rik you were coming." He whispers because the surprise was needed. Rik and Hans had been so close, nearly like the Dane's dad sometimes and this would be good. Rik deserved more good surprises in his life.

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The boots did indeed make Aarne taller and Hans just smiled at all of it. The crazy Fin was now kissing him on the lips which caused the Swede to giggle and then ruffle the Fin's hair like a friend would. It was all good fun and Hans had missed the times he used to have with the Hammers back when he was with Hunter.

"Oh? Then, this will be a surprise for Rik? I like surprises. Talking of surprises, this is Bjorn my brother."

Turning back to face the younger Swede, Hans pulled Bjorn over by the arm and wanted to introduce him to everyone. The young singer offering a wave and a wink towards Aarne before eyeing up what the Fin was wearing. He liked fashion too! What long legs! Bjorn giggled and then looked up past Aarne to where the other new people were. Hans shot his brother a knowing look and Bjorn stuck his tongue out. Classy as always.

"Bjorn can be rather a handful at times. He's a kind boy though if a little bitchy and spoiled at times."

This caused Bjorn to make a lewd gesture with his tongue inside his mouth.

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Aarne missed the affection, missed the man too. It was indulgent to hug Hans again. Aarne hadn't met Hans' brother yet and instantly hugs him too. The sticking out his tongue at everyone reminds the Fin of Joe which only endears him to the new arrival more.

"No more bitchy than me." Aarne giggles as he lets go of Bjorn from a much quicker hug. The laughing only gets more at the lewd gesture. "I am the terror of this world."

Aarne winked at Hans and then took his hand to start pulling him toward the escalators. He isn't thinking about Hunter and Hans, just wanting to take Hans to meet everyone.

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Hans smirked at Aarne's comment about being bitchy and knew Bjorn would take to the Fin instantly as one of his own. Unlike his older brother, Bjorn was into glam metal and not hard rock. Hans being the older, taller more masculine out of the two. The older Swede ruffled his brother's hair before seeing the younger man duck away to run up the escalator two at a time to meet everyone else. He would catch up with Bjorn soon enough.

"It's been a lonely time, Aarne. For me. Rehab wasn't the easiest thing in the world. Det har varit ett de senaste åren sedan Hunter åkte."

The last few words spoken in his native language, quieter so that only Aarne could hear.

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Aarne waves off Vars and Viktor. Those two could go off to do whatever and Aarne could take care of Hans, and whatever came up with Hans. He watches Bjorn and laughs but it quiets at Hans' comment.

"Jag ... Hunter har någon. De har varit tillsammans i några månader." Aarne returned quietly as they stepped on to the escalator.

Slowly, he starts to smile. "Oroa dig inte. Jag tror att du kommer att gilla honom när du vänjer dig vid hans högljudda mun."

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Hans watched the punks walk off up the escalator together to meet with their bands and friends while he mulled over Aarne's words. The part about Hunter finding someone else caused a pang of pain but he knew this day would come. The man would move on as he should. There was no way that he could expect Hunter to hang on to a memory forever. It had been nearly three years.

"Jag förväntar mig att han har en ny man nu. Han är stilig och varmhjärtad."

He swallowed thickly and could feel the nerves well up inside as the escalator neared to where Hunter would be. Holding onto Aarne's shoulder the Swede offered up a friendly smile.

"Är hans nya man högljudd? Jag måste träffa hans nye man. Vad gäller dig? Vem är din nya kärlek, Aarne?"

Hans knew Aarne would have someone by now. He just had to.

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Aarne knew it would be hard for Hans and as the topped the escalator the Fin pulled the guitarist into a one armed hug.

"Det tog lång tid att tänka på någon annan." He would be there for Hans, as would the others. "Vill du hitta Rik och hans nya söta pojke först?"

"Han är en tårta!" But then there was that question which sent the drummer's heart fluttering and even Aarne blushed lightly across the cheeks. His head dipped down with his big hair hiding him shyly, a rare things for the wild drummer. "Han är perfekt! Hunter säger att vi är tvillingar."

Then the excitement flooded back at the thought of introducing Hans to Joe. He never really had anyone steady in his life but that had changed. Joe had changed that.

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The reunion would be good for Hans but there was always the memories regarding Hunter that brought back some bad feeling mostly because of how the singer had left after the overdose. Hans had blamed himself for Hunter leaving and he knew some things had to be straightened out and put to bed. He would feel better in himself then hopefully.

"I don't mind. How about you surprise me?"

Hans slipped back into English since it seemed polite now that they were going to mingle with the Brits and non-Swedish speakers. The guitarist knew Rik would have someone by now since he was a sweet boy. A talented guitarist and would make someone very happy. Aarne said he had a sweet boy himself now.

"Your man sounds perfect. Is he as crazy as you?"

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"Let's go find Rik." Aarne pulled Hans toward the elevators and thought it would do good for Hans to be in the best mood possible before needing to talk to Hunter.

Aarne leaned into Hans closer, the feminine parts of his behavior surging as he giggled. "Almost... and he's hot. Gods! I've fucked a lot of people but no one's ever been this fucking hot."

Joe was everything to the drummer and he's madly in love. Surely the guitarist would pick up on that.

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"Good idea. I haven't seen the boy since he was very young. Has he grown into a fine man now?"

Hans knew he'd missed out on seeing the boy since he'd been out of the loop with the Hammeers for a long time now. People changed. He just hoped Rik hadn't changed too much because Hans had fond memories of the young boy he once knew. At least he wasn't alone and had a boyfriend now.

"He's that sexy? What a catch for you!"

The Swede laughed and patted Aarne on the back as they walked to the elevators. Glancing around he couldn't see Bjorn so assumed his brother was already upstairs with the others.

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Aarne giggled even more. "He's still the same shy boy no one expects to cause the chaos he does. Painfully cute and he's learned a couple more instruments."

Aarne was catching them up as he gets in the elevator with Hans, basking in his usual close and touching nature with Hans. Aarne leaned in to whisper.

"He fucks enough to keep me happy." The Fin knew he was notorious for being all over the place. "He's perfect, Hans... so fucking perfect. I..." Aarne buried his face in Hans' neck like a blushing teen. "I.. think I love him, really love him."

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"More instruments? I must learn about these since I know he is good on the harp and that beast of a guitar from what I remember."

Hans knew Rik was a skilled stringed instrument player and loved how the boy played his 18 stringed beast. Just watching him play it had the Swede mesmerized as to how Rik used his fingers to create epic riffs and crunchy sounds. Then Aarne had the guitarist laughing.

"He does? Well, that's good. I love a good fuck myself but I have not had one in too long. It has just been difficult for me. There hasn't been anyone else not since Hunter."

The Swede offered Aarne a fond smile and squeezed the Fin's shoulder. At least he had found love.

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"Did you ever get him to play the flute?" Aarne was trying to remember which instruments Rik played before Hans left. "He's learning the Bass and Saxophone now."

Aarne was pulling Hans out of the open elevator door and toward the room Rik and Billy shared. "Do I need to find you someone? I'm good at it now!"

He was feeling good after getting Robert and Erik together. Surely, it would be easier with someone he knew well.

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"No, I don't think I've heard him play the flute. The bass and saxophone? That boy is very talented. A multi-instrumentalist at it's best."

Hans was pleased for Rik and knew he would go far in his musical career picking up new instruments as he went. It was always good to fall back on another instrument just in case one didn't work out or if you wanted to diversify. The Swede loved guitar and that was his main passion.

"Not now but thank you anyway. I'm still unsure about getting involved with someone since I have things to work through."

He didn't want to mention the nightmares or PTSD he often suffered at night when trying to sleep. It was hard to get to sleep most nights and Hans just ended up wandering or drinking hot milk to ease himself back into bed.

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Aarne didn't bother knocking. Who knew what Rik and Billy might be doing as he barged into the room. "RIK!"

He's excited and just drags Hans into the room with him. Rik does look up and sighs feeling the internal preparation to have Aarne and Joe in the room being crazy. Hans hasn't even registered.

"Ok, but you deserve to have someone." Aaren leaned in and kissed Hans' cheek not caring if Billy or Rik saw. "You're too sweet and sexy to be single."

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The boundless energy of Aarne had Hans giggling and just glad to be back in the company of the Fin. He could feel himself being dragged into the room as he spotted Rik and another blond haired boy with him. That must be his söt pojke--his sweet boy. Hans waved at Rik then found himself smiling broadly.

"Well, thank you, Aarne. But I am old enough to find someone myself."

Hans, gently patting Aarne on the shoulder as he turned towards Rik. The boy still had amazingly big hair and that cheeky look on his face. The prankster. Or one of them. Back at Hunter's mansion, Rik often played tricks on Hans and Hunter as well as poor Vars. This was with Aarne of course.

"Are you matchmaker now, Aarne?"

The Swede just laughing and glancing towards the other boy who was with Rik.

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Rik's eyes went wide when he realized who was there, stammering and his cheeks tinging pink. He's in shock a little which as Aarne laughing.

"I could be. I just succeeded." Aarne informs him before turning toward Rik laughing. "You can talk."

Aarne is giggling but Rik puts down his guitar, near tossing it on the bed, before heading toward the guitarist. "Hans?"

Rik feels his cheeks redden as tears threaten.

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Hans just stood there a little nervous about meeting Rik once more after such an absence but knew it would do him good to see the young man once more. The Dane looked a little shocked but this was to be expected since it had been a long time and Hans had nearly died.

"Hell again, Rik. Det er godt at se dig igen."

He switched to Rik's own language in the little Danish that he knew. It might be a little more comforting for the boy since hearing his old friend speak his language could help ease the meeting.

"Jeg hører, du spiller flere instrumenter. Du har også en flot kæreste."

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Rik doesn't respond. He's too shocked and can only hug Hans tightly as he starts to cry. Rik always ran emotionally high and easily moved to tears. It had been so long.

"Jeg savnede dig." He just holds on to Hans like he might leave or might not be real.

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"Rik..."

Hans doesn't know what to say other than the younger guitarist's name as he pulled the Dane into a tight bear hug. It had been way too fucking long. Too much shit had happened and now the Swede was near crying alongside his young friend. The emotion was running high between both men and just seeing Hunter, Hans knew he might buckle at the sight of the other Swede.

"Det er alt for længe siden."

Ignoring glances from around him, Hans just held the Dane close and sighed, patting the man's back.

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To Rik this is like seeing family that he hadn't seen in years. For a time he just lingers in hug for a bit before pulling away to wipe his face and push his hair back. A few breaths and then he turns to Billy with a smile.

"Billy, this is Hans. He used to be in the Hammers with us." Rik thought he better clarify so Billy didn't get the wrong idea. Maybe this would be good though to ease Billy in since Rik wanted to see Ollie and knew he was in the states. If their tours crossed paths they had made plans to see each other.

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"Billy? Nice to meet you. I'm guessing you are British like Viktor and Joe? I'm Hans Larsson, past guitarist for the Hammers as Rik just said. I trust you are getting into trouble together?"

Hans just shooting Rik a glance and noticing Billy a little unsure but nodding none the less, holding onto the Dane's hand and being polite. The older Swede glad to know that Rik had someone to love him like Billy. Being alone was never any fun.

"Rik and me, we used to be close family when I was with Hunter a few years ago. Guitar buddies you might say."

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Rik gave Billy's hand a squeeze of reassurance as soon as he felt it slip into his. "Not like that."

Rik gave Billy a gentle elbow to the side and laughed before kissing Billy's cheek. "Hans helped me out a lot right after I had to leave home."