"you're sure you don't mind?" Jack asks, hesitantly.

"I've got nothing better to do. might as well keep you safe at work." Bunny assures. they're walking from Asters shop to the Palace for Jacks next shift.

"but Pitch isn't a problem anymore, he's in jail." Jack says, looking over at him. Bunny shakes his head.

"Snowflake, Pitch ain't the only creep in the world, especially in yer line o' work." Bunny murmurs. Jack looks unsure. "look, if ya don't want me followin' ya 'round all night, I'll guard the stage, that way if ya need me, ya know where t' find me, deal?" Bunny asks, pausing to look at Jack.

"okay, I like that idea." Jack murmurs. Bunny nods, opening the door and letting Jack into the Palace. he follows in and heads over to the stage while Jack heads to get changed.

"Aster! why aren't you with Jack? you are supposed to be guarding him! what are you doing?" Tooth glares. Bunny shakes his head.

"he asked me not to hover. I don' blame'im, having a brute like me following after'im can' be good fer his tips." Bunny says, shrugging. Tooth frowns.

"we would never let him go without, Aster." Tooth says firmly, putting his hands up in a placating fashion.

"he asked me not t' follow him. he wants t' do this." Bunny says. Tooth nods slightly, looking more unsure than Jack had. "I'll be right here at the stage, he knows where to find me if he needs me." Bunny assures gently.

"alright, fine." Tooth assures.

"don't worry. I'm not going to let him get hurt Tooth, ya know that." Bunny murmurs.

"I know Aster, but he's fragile." Tooth murmurs. Bunny snorts, shaking his head.

"not as fragile as ya think." Bunny assures. Tooth frowns.

"how is he holding up? Koz has friends that would kill for him..." Tooth trails.

"he's good, but we haven't had any run-ins with anyone, yet." Bunny frowns.

"but you're expecting trouble?" Tooth asks.

"like ya said, Pitch has dirty friends, not looking fer trouble, jus' preparing." Bunny assures gently. Tooth nods.

"keep him safe Aster." Tooth says softly. Bunny winks.

"ya know it Tabby." Bunny assures. Bunny stands in place beside the stage, arms crossed over his chest. it leaves him looking pissed, even if he is relaxed.

"hi Mr.Cottontail!" a dancer grins, leaning over him. Bunny rolls his eyes. turning to face her.

"Candi, quit hangin' out with Snowflake." Bunny says.

"awwww, but you're cute when you're annoyed!" Candi giggles. Bunny scoffs.

"we've been over this, Sweets, yer a beaut, but yer not me type." Bunny snorts.

"breaking my heart, cutie." Candi teases, pouting. she snorts. "for what its worth, my wife calls you my work husband." Candi chuckles.

"sounds like Sugarcube alright." Bunny chuckles. "oi, ya seen Snowflake tonight yet?" Bunny asks, looking around.

"oh yeah, after he got dressed, you're cutie got called into Nicks office." Candi assures. Bunny nods, glancing to Norths office door, its shut, but it opens almost as soon as Bunny looks at it.

Jack strolls out grinning and gets to work almost immediately.

Bunny gently grabs hold of his empty arm as he walks by, he doesn't want to make the smaller drop his tray, and Jack immediately stops.

"hold on there Jethro, whats got ya smilin' like that?" Bunny asks. Jack laughs.

"North. he's sorry he broke the door to my apartment down. Tabby yelled at him pretty good." Jack chuckles. Bunny snorts.

"well, if ya didn't scream like a little girl when watching a horror movie, he wouldn't have broken the door." Bunny snorts. Jack flushes, huffing.

"you screamed too!" Jack huffs.

"yer scream was more startling than the movie!" Bunny snorts. "get back t' work, I'm here if ya need me. just shout." Bunny assures. Jack nods.

"I'll be fine Bunny." Jack chuckles. Bunny watches him run off with his tray to get serving again.

"Nick broke a door down?" Candi ask.

"bugger off Candi." Bunny snorts.

"oh my god! you're the one who gave Nick the black eye, aren't you?" Candi squeals. Bunny growls lowly in warning. "I knew it!" Candi squeals. Bunny glares at her.

"excuse me tall, dark, and handsome." a voice says. Bunny looks confused a moment. Candi shrugs. Bunny turns to the man behind him. he points at the little white "Palace Security lettering on his black tank top.

"security." Bunny explains.

"awww c'mon, but you are the best looking guy in here!" he pouts at Bunny.

"thanks, I'm also not on the menu, rack off." Bunny glares.

"thats no fun." the man pouts. Bunny growls, cracking his knuckles, grabbing the man by the collar of his shirt.

"ya want fun?" Bunny growls. the man nods. Bunny grabs him, smirking. "wanna see a magic trick?" Bunny asks. the man swallows at his tone.

"uh... no...?" he manages. Bunny shoves him away.

"good, fuck off before I teach ya how t' fly off the roof." Bunny growls. the man scrambles off quickly.

"they should get you something sexy to wear." Candi teases.

"they try an I'll walk out of here with a fancy set of silver bracelets on and a 25 t' life sentence, don' test me, I will look good in that orange jumpsuit." Bunny warns. Candi laughs, but knows he's serious.

"hey, isn't Snow a no touch?" Candi asks, frowning.

"yeah why?" Bunny asks.

"someone's touching." Candi says, pointing. Bunny turns to look. Jack doesn't look scared or afraid, but uncomfortable and nervous. he meets Bunny's gaze, mouths "HELP ME!" in Bunnys direction. Bunny moves into action immediately.

"HEY! HANDS OFF THE RED DOT!" Bunny shouts, running over to them. he yanks the man off Jack, shoving the smaller behind him protectively. the man looks up at Bunny confused.

"red dot?" he ask.

"red, means don' touch! ye stupid er somethin'?" Bunny snaps.

"uh... just... just color blind..." the man says. the tension in Bunnys posture drains.

"ask before touching then. no hands on the reds." Bunny warns.

"yes sir, sorry." the man says quickly, stepping away. Bunny turns to Jack, who hugs him tightly.

"thanks." Jack mutters.

"he hurt ya?" Bunny asks.

"no, just wouldn't let go." Jack mumbles. Bunny pats his back.

"yer sure ya don't want me to follow ya?" Bunny asks.

"yeah I'm okay. thanks." Jack murmurs. Bunny nods.

"alright. m'jus' at the stage." Bunny assures gently. Jack nods at him.

"okay, thanks again." Jack murmurs.

"no problem Snowflake, its what I'm here for." Bunny smirks, winking at him. Jack laughs softly, watching Bunny head back over to the stage.

"is he alright?" Candi asks.

"he's fine. tough kid. the idiot that grabbed him was colorblind, or so he says." Bunny says. Candi nods and straightens, moving away from him.

Bunny watches around the room, gaze easily finding Jack. the new server is happily attending his tables, chatting with customers, and occasionally pointing at his red sticker. he's got a huge grin on his face, it makes Bunny smile.

to Bunnys surprise, the club empties early. several hours early.

"hey, Tabby, s'goin' on?" Bunny asks.

"private party. rented out the whole place for half the night. said they didn't want to take the palace for the entire night, and ruin everyone elses fun." Tooth shrugs, smiling.

"private party?" Bunny asks.

"Bachelor and Bachelorette party. future husband and wife rented the whole place." Tooth shrugs.

"oh great. am I the only security?" Bunny ask.

"no, I've got a couple more people coming in. men for the mens side and women for the womens side. Nick is setting up the stage to split right in half, so the dancers stay on their sides, as requested by the couple." Tooth explains. "some of the future husbands side of the party will be women and some on the future brides side will be men, but for the most part, everything will be separated." Tooth shrugs. Bunny nods.

"I assume I, however, will be on the womans side for security, if you intend on Snowflake being over there that is." Bunny says. Tooth nods immediately.

"the guests have been alerted that Snowflake has his own guard due to personal issues of being attacked in the club and at home. they're perfectly fine with that." Tooth assures. Bunny nods. "though a female security guard will step in with you if a woman grabs him, just to be on the safe side." Tooth adds. Bunny nods.

"alright Tabby, sounds good." Bunny smiles.

"Bunny!" Jack calls. Bunny rolls his eyes.

"duty calls." Bunny snorts, heading off for the changing room. he leans against the outside of the door. "whats up Snowflake?" Bunny ask.

"can you do me a huge favor?" Jack ask.

"sure, whats up?" Bunny ask.

"um... one of the stage performers just got sick everywhere. like all over me... can you run back to my place and grab something for me to wear? I can't wear my work clothes, they covered in... ick." Jack shutters.

"ick?" Bunny snorts. he rolls his eyes. "everyone decent?" Bunny calls.

"for the most part Carrot-Cake." Sugarcube calls. "anyone who isn't is still in changing rooms, trying to get puke off them." Sugarcube adds. Bunny rounds the corner and pauses. Jacks usual blue speedo is a nasty brown, covered in glitter and puke.

"uh, glitter?" Bunny asks.

"Tabby is trying a new drink for Pride month next month and it includes edible glitter. Cupid had one before he puked." Candi frowns, scruntching her nose.

"Bunny please, I had to take my spare clothes home to wash them." Jack begs. Bunny remembered that. they were still in the bathtub of Jacks apartment, soaking. clean as Tooth Palace was, the clients were often gross.

"what do ya want me t' grab? the others are in yer tub soaking." Bunny ask.

"I have an emergency back up in the top drawer on the left side of my dresser." Jack says. Bunny nods.

"sure, ya get cleaned up, I'll go hunt ya down some clothes." Bunny says.

"thanks." Jack smiles slightly. Bunny nods. "oh! its black." Jack adds.

"black in the top left drawer. got it. I'll be back shortly." Aster assures.

after telling Tooth the dressing room needed to be cleaned up, along with several workers, he leaves as quick as he can.

he's back twenty minutes later.

Bunny heads for the changing room and leans against the wall.

"Snowflake." Bunny calls.

"you're the best Aster!" Jack grins, reaching around the door way. he snatches his new outfit and dashes back to change. he runs back out and hugs Bunny, before running off to get his tray.

"back room is all cleaned and guests will be arriving in about five minutes." Tooth says, walking over to Aster. the Aussie nods, crossing his arms over his chest and leaning back against the wall to wait.

"y'want me t' bounce er is Nick doin' that?" Bunny asks.

"Nick has the list of allowed guests so he'll be the bouncer." Tooth assures. Bunny nods. "your only job is to watch Snowflake. keep him safe. he is your main concern. yeah if you have to step in for someone else's safety, do it, but your main goal is to watch him." Tooth assures.

"an ya know I take it serious." Bunny assures gently, heading off to find his charge. he plants himself in front of the stage.

"so whats going on?" Jack asks, looking around the empty room.

"private party. people should be arrivin' shortly." Bunny assures. Jack nods slightly. "bachelor and bachelorette parties." Bunny explains. Jack nods again.

"alright. well, doesn't sound too bad." Jack smiles. Bunny smiles at him, leaning back against the stage as people start slowly pouring in. Jack heads quickly off to start taking orders.

Bunny carefully ushers people to their seats, smiling tersly at people who make a grab at him or ask why he isn't dressed like the others.

he's pretty sure he's just sat the Bride, when Tooth walks over.

"hello ladies. my name is Tabitha, my friends call me Tooth, and welcome to Tooths Palace. this here is Bunny. he's Snowflakes personal security guard. I told you and your fiance about him. Snowflake, unfortunately, is a fan favorite here and has been grabbed many times, for his own safety, we have hired him a guard. Bunnys job is to make sure Jacks safety is ensured. he will, of course, watch out for the safety of others, not just Snowflake, but Snowflake is his main priority. please do not distract him unless necessary." Tooth explains. Bunny waves slightly.

"and which one is Snowflake?" one of the woman asks.

"that'd be me." Jack grins, walking over. he sets down the drinks.

"I can see why he'd need his own guard." one of the girls giggles. Jack smiles hesitantly.

"he is a cutie." another giggles.

"he's also a red sticker. red means no touching." Bunny warns. some of the woman pout, but don't argue.

"sorry ladies." Jack chuckles, heading to get more drinks.

"uh, I'm supposed to sit over here." a voice says. Bunny turns around. a portly man stands behind him. his clothes are greasy and stained, he smells of body odor a mile away, and his teeth are a disgusting shade of yellow. it takes everything Bunny has not to cover his nose.

"sorry mate, men on that side." Bunny says, waving the man away.

"he's part of the bridal party." the Bride says. Bunny nods.

"a'ight, sorry 'bout that." Bunny says, moving out of the way. he lets the man sit and, just from one look at the man, decides he should probably keep an eye on him. the man has been seated for two seconds and hasn't removed his eyes from one of the males on stage. he has the same body build as Jack and it immediately sets off alarm bells in Bunnys head, that this guy might be a little touchy with Jack.

"alright ladies, oh and gentleman. ladies here's the drinks you ordered. my names Snowflake and I'll be serving you guys tonight, now, how about you? what do you want to drink?" Jack smiles at the man.

"are you on the menu?" he grins. Bunny glares and Jack just snort.

"I see you need a few minutes to decide on a drink, I'll be back." Jack assures, walking off. he rolls his eyes as he passes Bunny. Bunny smiles at him and steps back towards the stage.

Jack bounces around between his tables happily, dancing around in the lights. Bunny catches a glances at Jacks back in the blacklight as he passes under it on his way back to ask the first man for his drink order again.

Jack had asked him for a tattoo, but had asked for a black light tattoo. Bunny had had zero experience with those, but was now sporting five or six of them on his leg, as he'd practiced with them on himself to make sure the ink was safe. Jack had a beautiful bouquet of snowdrops blooming out of a snowflake. the tattoo had taken nearly four hours. Bunny had refused to do anything simple with the snowflake, but Jack had absolutely loved the snowflake in the end.

Bunny smiles slightly catching sight of it. Jack had thought it would be awesome in the light of the club and he wasn't wrong, it was beautiful.

Jack leans over the table slightly.

"so, have you decided what you'd like there?" Jack asks.

"you are still my option." he grins.

"Charlie." the bride growls.

"relax Eve, its all in good fun." Charlie snorts. he grins at Jack, who barely resists not cringing at the mans yellowed teeth.

"look guy, you're here to have fun, great! I'm here to work. I'm a server, I just need your order." Jack says firmly.

"you're a server, so you're supposed to serve me right?" Charlie grins. Jack frowns, shooting Bunny a look. the bigger man walks over, gently pushing Jack behind him.

"look yer a guest here, we'll be as nice and curtious t' ya as ya are t' the staff, right now, yer not actin' appropriately. this is yer warnin'. if ya can't act right, ya can't be here, now give the lad yer order and let him get back t' work." Bunny warns. Charlie glares up at Bunny, but leans around him to order.

"liquid marijuana." Charlie mutters.

"thanks, I'll be right back with it." Jack smiles. he turns. "thanks Bunny." Jack murmurs, heading off to get the drink. Bunny nods and steps back into his position.

"idiot. don't piss that guy off by fucking with our server. Snowflake seems like a sweet kid." Eve glares.

"Snowflake, yeah? and whats the oafs name?" Charlie huffs.

"Charlie knock it off. god Eve, why did you invite this jerk?" a woman growls.

"take it easy Penny, I didn't have a choice. he's Michaels brother." Eve huffs. she turns to Charlie. "look Charlie. the big guys name is Bunny and he's Snowflakes body guard. to keep disgusting people like you from messing with him. he's a red sticker. that means don't touch him or that guy will beat your ass. leave him alone." Eve says firmly. Charlie rolls his eyes.

"that over sized kangaroo wouldn't hurt a fucking fly." Charlie scoffs.

"oi, ya think yer funny, eh? I will throw ya out iffin' ya mess with Snowflake." Bunny warns. Charlie huffs and looks over when his drink is placed in front of him. Charlie reaches out and grabs Jacks wrist.

"what the fuck is this?" he glares. Jack pulls on his wrist.

"h-hey! hey! let go!' Jack shouts.

"Charlie let him go!" Eve shouts,

"Michael! get your brother!" Eve snaps.

"Bunny!" Jack shouts, trying to pry the hand off his wrist. he looks terrified.

Bunny appears behind Charlie, growling. he wastes no time, yanking Charlie off Jack and out of his seat. Jack holds his wrist, wincing. Tooth looks horrified, running over to Jacks side and leading him out of the main room, into the dressing room. Charlie had grabbed the wrist Pitch had injured two weeks ago. it was still purple and sore.

"I warned ya t' leave'im alone!" Bunny snaps.

"hey! let me go! I'm a guest! a paying customer!" Charlie growls.

"yer trash and ya smell like it!" Bunny snaps, dragging the man towards the door.

"hey! let my brother go." Michael glares.

"yer brother just assaulted a staff member, after being told t' leave'im alone twice! now the kid is hurt!" Bunny growls.

"Michael I told you I didn't want your loser brother here. let them take him out of here. are you an idiot? you're lucky they don't call the cops on him! he really hurt our server! the poor young man was crying." Eve frowns.

"I already told you, you can't kick him out just because he gay!" Michael glares.

"I don't care he's gay! Maggie is a lesbian and she's still my best friend! she's only part of your party so she can have fun and see the women! no either he goes or I go!" Eve shouts. Bunny, though annoyed by the arguing, stands with Charlie firmly in his grasp. he glares daggers at Michael, waiting for an answer.

"Michael, don't let them do this to me!" Charlie shouts. Michael frowns, heaves a sigh and waves Bunny off.

"just get him out of here." Michael mutters.

"its not my fault that twink got my drink wrong!" Charlie growls, struggling with Bunny. the bigger man shoves him into the doorway.

"get out an stay out!" Bunny snaps, kicking the man square in the ass. it sends him sprawling to the ground face first.

"da, Aster, I handle smelly man. Tabby text, says Jack is not okay. take him home." North frowns. Bunny nods, glaring at Charlie. he turns and storms back in to the dressing room.

Jack is curled up on a box, hugging his knees to his chest.

"stay with him, his clothes are covered in puke from earlier. I'm trying to get them cleaned up in the sink." Tooth says. Bunny shakes his head.

"right, its a mite chilly. c'mon mate." Bunny says, taking his jacket off. Jack looks confused. "won't cover ya all the way, but it'll keep ya covered enough we can get back t' the apartments." Bunny assures. Jack nods slightly and takes the jacket, shakily pulling it on. he wipes his face on the sleeve. "does anyone have some pants he can borrow, shorts? somethin." Bunny ask.

"I can ask around, but mostly everyones clothes were covered in puke. the majority of the team are going to have to wear their spares home." Tooth says.

"its fine." Jack mutters getting up. the jacket only goes to his hip.

"no s'not." Bunny mutters. he nods Tooth out. only once the woman leaves does Bunny undo his belt and shuck off his jeans. "here. better than ya walkin' 'round like that." he mutters, kicking his jeans over to Jack. Jack looks up, unsure. its cold and Bunny is now left with his tank top and boxers.

"you're gonna get cold." Jack mutters.

"yeah but I'm showin' a lot less skin that ye are. it'll be easier t' get ya back without ya bein' harrassed." Bunny assures.

"we don't wear the same size." Jack says, hesitantly. Bunny waves him off.

"I gave ya me belt." Bunny says. Jack frowns and pulls the pants on.

Bunny regrets wearing his good belt when he has to make a new notch in it so they fit Jacks slender hips, but it doesn't bother him too bad. he rolls up the pant legs and smiles reassuringly at Jack.

"c'mon Snowflake. lets get ya back home." Bunny murmurs. Jack looks utterly ridiculous, not that Bunny looks much better. its not like the Aussie went out for the night with the intentions of everyone seeing his gay pride boxers, but thats how it ended up. he's just thankful he wore good boxers and not an old pair with holes in them.

"are you sure you're alright with this...?" Jack asks, hesitantly, looking up at him.

"yeah." Bunny assures.

"Bunny! you are nearly naked!" North glares.

"Snowflake didn't have any other clothes." Bunny frowns. Jack looks at North. "its cold out there. I weren't gonna let'em be cold." Bunny adds.

"get Snowflake home and try not to get sick." Tooth soothes. Bunny shrugs and heads out with Jack.

"ya okay?" Bunny ask.

"yeah." Jack mutters quietly.

"c'mon Jackie, we'll get ya home. ya can get a shower at yer place while I make dinner, then we can watch a movie. sound good?" Bunny asks. Jack smiles at him.

"yeah sounds great. thanks Aster." Jack murmurs, hugging his side. Bunny pats his head and nods. there would be nightmares tonight, he supposed it wouldn't hurt if he fell asleep on Jacks couch to help with them.