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i love your christmas dinner prompt and now iâm thinking about kenromeshiv dinner but lukas actually wants to join (or them pushing roman to bring lukas too)
I think it would take a good long while before Roman even entertains the idea of bringing Lukas along to a sibling dinners. Mostly because he canât trust any of them, Lukas included, to behave themselves around each other, nor does he want his relationship to be put under the microscope. That is until Lukas gives him the sad Swedish puppy dog eyes when he goes off to meet his siblings and he floats the idea to the other three about bringing him along next time. Secretly, Lukas mainly wants to be invited just so he can decline the invitation to annoy Kendall but also because its a side of Roman he doesnât get to see, and he wants to know every single thing there is to know about his boyfriend. Unfortunately Romans suggestion of bringing Lukas is met with a resounding no. They either think he stole their dads company from them (Kendall) or are still embarrassed that they fell for his âbricks of bloodâ story (Shiv).
I kind of live for the idea that Kendall not-so-secretly wants Lukas to be his cool tech bro bestie and is still bitter that Roman âstoleâ him at his birthday party and keeps giving ridiculous reasons as to why Lukas canât come to family dinner. When he finally relents and extends an invitation, Lukas declines because heâs busy, which only infuriates Kendall even further because heâs used to everyone bending over backwards for the Roys. It takes him a while to understand that Lukas is an entirely different entirety to the other spouses - he has his own friends for one and unfortunately that doesnât include his boyfriends brother. So Kendall puts his Lukas Ban back in place only to have his feelings hurt when he finds out that Conner has secretly had him and Roman over dinner more than once. Â
Conner has that (somewhat) stable dad energy and really pushes for Lukas to be included even if the other two arenât keen. He tries to bond with Lukas by bringing up his experience with a mentally unwell parent to the point where Roman, Shiv and Willa have to tell him to stop before Lukas reports him for harassment. Undeterred, Conner keeps trying to add Lukas to the family group chat which Lukas promptly declines until he realises that Roman is rather hurt he doesnât want to be involved. Once heâs in, Lukas actually finds the family chat a great source of amusement - the siblings are so easy to wind up. Most of the inane chatter he ignores because unlike the rest of them, he actually has a job to do and when he does reply itâs either in Swedish, meme form or simply hearting all of Romanâs comments. He lasts three days before Kendall boots him from the group and is promptly added to a NOT KENDALL side chat with Roman and Shiv. Itâs because of Lukas accidentally-on-purpose revealing the existence of the NOT KENDALL side chat that Conner gets out voted when he suggests inviting Lukas to the next sibling dinner.Â
Shiv and Lukas have the trickiest relationship - mostly because Roman tells her everything and her proximity to Tom. Being a private person, Lukas doesnât want everything he says or does in his personal life to become office gossip, nor does he want Shiv to know all the goings on in his relationship. Then thereâs Shiv, who is clinging on to Roman tighter than ever now that heâs breaking away from the family and her own relationship with Tom isnât great. Roman ends up in a bit of a tug of war between them as they both clamour for his attention which he initially finds very difficult to navigate until Shiv relents, and says Lukas can come to dinner as long as he doesnât act like âa giant dork devoid of human emotion.â The invitation is ultimately rescinded when she finds out that Lukas has stolen Roman away to the Caribbean for a break meaning he wonât be available for their weekly bitching session.Â
It takes Roman inviting the other two over for take out knowing full well that Lukas will be arriving home midway through dinner to get them all in the same room. Itâs incredibly awkward, mostly because Lukas is midway through taking his office clothes off before he notices the extra people sitting at the table, and then Kendall throwing a hissy fit over being lied to. For once Roman manages to stick up for himself and yells at them all that Lukas is coming to the sibling dinners from now on so they better start getting along.Â
#lukas secretly living for the sibling drama#but if they're mean to his little RoRo he'll start knocking teeth out#roman x lukas#lukas matsson#roman roy#romelukas#roman roy x lukas matsson#romanlukas#romlukas
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After all my yapping about Chiasa and Plutarch, I thought I'd finally put my money where my mouth is and post a fic. This is something I wrote a little while ago, albeit with a few edits. It's a 5+1 rather than a sophisticated backstory (That might come later, once my Tigris fic on AO3 is at least on hiatus), but I'm hoping it'll give a little more insight than the memes :p
Yes, @plutarchheavensbee you can share, I did promise
Without further ado, enjoy
TW: References to past substance abuse, victor prostitution, grief, slightly NSFW but nothing graphic
Five Things That Fascinated Plutarch about Chiasa and One Thing That Made Him Realize He Loved Her.
1. Her Eyes
Simple decorum had forced Plutarch to learn that Chiasa's eyes were a nice shade of icy blue and not much else. They say that eyes are the window to the soul, but he initially didn't bother looking in. His initial impression of her was pretty and overall harmless, but nothing else, and that remained for years.
That was, until this past yuletide night, when he'd taken it upon himself to smuggle a fellow rebel and refugee to the edge of the Capitol. Of course she'd be at the party that acted as the rendezvous point; Chiasa's beloved nephew, Marcus, who also happened to be his protĂŠgĂŠ played the host. What he didn't expect was her rolling up her sleeves to help, offering to use her fashion know-how to disguise refugees. He certainly didn't expect to have Fulvia poke her head into his office the next day to say Chiasa was on the line and seemed troubled. He most definitely didn't expect for her to break down in his home the next day, revealing decades of pent-up anger toward the Capitol and guilt for only reaching out now. Obviously, there was a lot more to the woman than he initially thought.
He'd invited her again two days later for a more lighthearted visit, simply wanting to know how much he was wrong about... Of course, he had to study up, remember what he'd initially noted and compare notes. Tigris was friends with her and had often said she took a lot after her father (Thankfully...) While Plutarch had never met the late Senator Lapin personally before he was assassinated, there was a lot of information on him in the rebel archives; photos, footage, speeches, letters to Tigris, anything he needed. Her father's eyes were the same shade of blue and his gaze was admittedly disarming, but without a lot of spark. He'd heard it was because he wasn't as bright, but Tigris loved to wistfully say that the kindness in his eyes was real, a rarity for a Capitolite.
Chiasa's mother was a different story... Plutarch knew Seiko better as his predecessor and mentor. She was a cold and calculating woman, and her eyes reflected that well. Dark brown, almost black, like voids, he recalled. On a good day, he remembered seeing little sparks of determination. On a bad day, they resembled black holes; icy pools of nothing sucking out the soul of any poor sap that pissed her off... Occasionally, he was said poor sap.
Chiasa was both distinct and similar to her parents. Through the glassiness during their last meeting, he saw a familiar darkness when she expressed her anger; a supernova rather than a black hole, but he was somewhat frightened nonetheless. Today, with a better view, he saw the warmth and kindness of her father. Yet... There was a certain weatheredness about her, one he'd seen among his elders and even in his own mirror. Sure, she'd taken a couple of decades off her appearance, but there was no doubt of her true age in her eyes. It was clear she'd seen so much, so many historical events, so much pain and suffering that she felt powerless to stop.
"Plutarch?" she asked, snapping him out of his analysis.
"Yes?"
"You'd said I'd be able to stay for dinner, right? I really like talking with you," she said.
For once, he had nothing going on. It had been a while since he'd dined with anyone outside of obligation. A lot of his real friends were dead, busy, in hiding, or outside of the Capitol.
"I did say that..." he replied, "And the feeling is mutual."
Her eyes lit up at his acceptance and just like that, she'd shed about twenty years off her lifetime. While Chiasa was known in a lot of circles to be the life of the party, he couldn't remember if he'd seen this kind of pure joy from her. Maybe he should be flattered that he evoked such a feeling out of her. He certainly felt the heat rising in his cheeks at the thought, and all hope of her not notcing was shattered by her rather melodic giggle.
"Why Plutarch, you're awfully cute when you blush," she complimented.
As if that wouldn't make him blush even more...
2. Her Confidence
Most people who knew of Chiasa Lapin knew she had a bit of a... reputation. Sadly, that was par for the course for women like her who never married and just dated around. Plutarch should have expected certain things out of her, but he was quickly reminded that hearing about something and actually experiencing it were two different things.
As much as he liked planning for all possibilities, Plutarch didn't expect her invitation to her New Year's Eve party would end with them kissing in her room away from the masses. Neither of them had that much to drink, nor were they lightweights. She knew exactly what she wanted when she proposed the reigning in tradition. He wasn't sure what possessed him to accept sp easily; perhaps it was how she looked in that handmade red floral kimono and her dark hair elegantly pinned up, as if she stepped out of an ancient painting. Maybe it was scientific curiosity. It was logical to assume with all her experience, she had to be good. For the record, she was... Not a lot of kisses in his lifetime had him still thinking about her and longing for days.
Then again, perhaps it was how she wasn't afraid to go for what she wanted. The meeker ladies weren't really Plutarch's taste, agreeing with him rather than standing by what they wanted, he wanted substance. Chiasa had quickly proven not to be like them. During their second kiss, he'd felt her try to climb onto his lap. Maybe they could have taken things further if her harpy of a sister didn't knock and interrupt. Even when he left, she wished him sweet dreams of all thing. She knew exactly what she was doing to him, how frustrated he'd be that night.
It was cunning of her to offer to make him something, that way, he didn't need to come up with any excuses for her to come over again, or shoo away rumor mongers. Although... she'd outright admitted she'd wanted to spend more time with him. Her subtlety needed work... Although that could have just been more of her confidence shining through, as it certainly did when she finally visited again.
When working with a new designer, measurements were an early order of business. Chiasa opted for an old fashioned measuring tape for a more intimate experience. He sure was wise to the lingering touches on his waist, chest, and arms as well as her warm breath on the back of his neck. He was a gentleman... He couldn't bring himself to have his way with her immediately. That mini skirt and plunging red top didn't help things either...
If her mother was alive, she would have gutted him for thinking like this about her "ignorant" daughter... But Seiko wasn't here, nor did she have power over him anymore. She'd be absolutely furious at how he'd laid a hand on Chiasa and not be able to do anything about it... And there was that scientific curiosity once again. It wasn't just her kissing skills that had Chiasa infamous... He just had to know what was fact or fiction.
It was still up to Chiasa in the end, and thankfully, she caught the smirk forming on his face as she faced him.
"You know, Plutarch..." she purred, "I haven't been able to stop thinking about you."
"What a coincidence," he couldn't help but tease as he ran a hand through her hair, "I haven't been able to stop thinking about you either."
She leaned in closer and smirked back at him.
"Really now.... I've been thinking about what could have been... What could have happened if we weren't so rudely interrupted, just wondering a few things, " she whispered, "Would we have stayed as we were? Or would you have been on top of me? Would we want to savor each other, really explore each other, or would you want it fast and rough? Would you use that beautiful voice to moan, growl... Both?"
She brushed her lips against his neck and he managed to stifle a moan. Damn was she brazen... He felt his own hand moving down her back, but he stopped himself at her waist.
"No need to stop..." she encouraged, "You've helped me so much over the past few days... But you seem so stressed and lonely too. Trust me... I know a lot of ways to soothe a man... I always thought you were attractive, but being a rebel... Well, that's even hotter."
Plutarch had to admit, it was refreshing to hear an authority on beauty praise his "natural" appearance over the eldrich enhancements of the Capitol masses. He was right where he wanted... This fascinating woman in his arms, one that would make his late mentor scream up at him from hell, one that was practically begging him to take her and make her his... Wait.
"I have been looking for some relief, and company..." he replied, "But you should know, I don't have the time or space for a long term commitment right now."
Chiasa held back a laugh and teasingly pecked his lips. "Who said anything about commitment? I just want to have a little fun..."
"Well... Fun is my job, after all."
There. A bullshit free proposition, just as he liked them, and a hallmark of mature women like her. Yet at the same time, she didn't dress her age, nor look it, nor certain screw like a woman her age. She certainly had nothing to be ashamed of when she'd draped herself on her side to face them after they'd finished. Having spent her youthful years in the 20s ADD, it wasn't hard to imagine her taking a puff from a cigarette or joint to recover. That satisfaction and fire in her eyes, however, was all reality.
"Well, well... You've been holding out on me, Heavensbee," she purred.
Plutarch really shouldn't have blushed again, certainly not after what just transpired, but was it ever worth it to hear that giggle again. Chiasa was right all along, he did feel more relaxed than he ever had the past few months.
"Aww, you have nothing to be embarrassed about... Believe me," she added, reaching over to stroke his arm.
"It's been a while..." he admitted, "I forgot what this felt like."
"You'd have to have been busy," she concluded, "I'm surprised more people aren't throwing themselves at you... I'm definitely here for a good time, and we've established I have no concealed weapons, or wires... You were very thorough in your search."
Ugh, a line taken straight from his dreams.
"We have to do this again sometime," he replied with a smirk.
They came up with a certain arrangement; Chiasa would get a burner so they could communicate undetected, no feelings or other complications neither had time for, they'd fool around and talk to sate each other's stress and loneliness. Simple enough... Both had similar arrangements with others in the past without issues. It should have been that simple...
3. Her Stories
Plutarch was a known history buff; even when he was simply Seikoâs right hand man, one of his favorite duties was curation. The rebel archive had more banned documents, pictures, films, and stories than the secret government archive could hope for. He could spend hours just reading and watching the past.
The only thing better than studying was talking to real people about their experiences. The Capitol's history books were to be taken with a grain of salt, being mostly propaganda. Many of Plutarch's elders were amused by his curiosity about the past, but were nonetheless happy to share a few tales, and Chiasa, being a fair bit older than him, was no exception.
Maybe it was a little different... She was certainly the first to lounge on his bed in a negligee at most while sipping coffee or giving him a scalp massage while telling him stories. Even though she was younger than the likes of Tigris and Seiko, she brought a unique perspective of the ineffable postwar Dark Days. She spoke of her beloved father's service, and confirmed Tigris's assurances that Seiko was a different person back then, and before her sister became such an insufferable gossip. There was one story in particular that made him chuckle, one that involved one of his more insufferable relatives...
"So... You kicked him?" he confirmed, "You kicked Uncle Hilarius in the shin?"
"I was only a kid," she defended, "And he was sure Lucy Gray wouldn't survive because she was a small girl... Emphasis on the girl part. My parents agreed with me that he should have kept his mouth shut, but I still had to be punished..."
"Well... Knowing him, he probably deserved it," he said.
What a time to be alive in that controversial year, and still have the wonder of childhood. What an opportunity to hear about it... Tigris and Seiko had a more mature perspective, and it was impossible to get anything out of President Snow.
As time went on, Chiasa's stories became more vulnerable, and Plutarch remembered an important life lesson. Growing up patrician and joining the rebels had taught him that not everything was as it seemed. During her early years as a stylist, that "mental breakdown" was actually a stint in rehab to kick a party drug habit. She'd started using to cope with her guilt regarding her tributes, but had been encouraged to get help when she found out she was pregnant with her first child. Thankfully, she'd been clean for a long time, but still carried little candies in her purse in case she ever got the urge again.
Another of her stories was the real paternity of her second child, her son. It was a closely guarded secret, and Plutarch felt a sense of pride that she trusted him this much. It was one of her victors, Link Zhou, a now older man from District 3. Plutarch recalled him as one of the first male victors to be sold, and she couldn't even look him in the eye when she told him the story. Chiasa was Link's stylist, and her relief at a living tribute faded when she found out what they were going to do to him. She'd bid to be his first and it was all kosher; Link had a crush on her and he was of age, yet she still felt like she'd violated him. She felt she couldn't give up her son in any way, and thankfully her reputation with men saved them all from any suspicion.
He heard her sobbing as she'd finished, still facing away from him. He turned her, and her tears and pained expression broke his heart... She would have made a damn good agent if she'd joined up. When it came to her addiction, she was regretful, but matter of fact. Now, however, she was ashamed to even exist.
"I... I thought you'd be disgusted with me," she whispered.
He found himself wiping her tears away and wrapped her in an embrace.
"No... You did what you thought was right for the both of them, even if the law said otherwise. That's very noble," he said, "Hell, I think it would be rich of me of all people to judge you for doing something you regret for the greater good."
It was true... There were certain aspects of his plans that he didn't take pleasure in, but nonetheless, they had to be considered and done. His personal feelings often didn't matter.
Speaking of feelings... He couldn't let go of her that night. Chiasa's ceasing her crying and easing herself so quickly in his arms had him feeling some type of way... Like important? Like a hero? When he'd initially guessed that her son's father was some abusive asshole, he was ready to ruin that hypothetical man's life in a second. Protecting her used to be a simple means to an end; to avoid a needless casualty at his expense, and for Marcus's sake... He wouldn't be too happy with his beloved aunt in danger. Now, though... the thought of Chiasa being hurt or in distress caused Plutarch real pain. She didn't deserve that... Logically, she'd been through too much.
"Plutarch... Thank you," she murmured, "You're really, truly... such a wonderful man..."
Damn... He was used to being compliments on his achievements, but coming from her... He didn't know his heart was capable of swelling like that. It had to be because she meant it instead of just trying to kiss his ass... It had to be.
4. Her Wisdom
Naturally, Plutarch was a thinker. People had described him as brilliant, and they'd be right. Chiasa might not have been an intellectual like him, but she was so much more than Seiko and the general public made her out to be. Then again, if anyone reached her age or had her experiences without learning a thing, they'd be an idiot. She was so much more stimulating than the average Capitolite, and not just in the physical way.
One day, as Chiasa placed her hand over his, Plutarch couldn't help but notice her nails. They were red and gold, as the current trends, but the gold designs were inconsistent. Actually, he could have sworn that they were simply red and chipped the last time they were together, and the gold seemed to fill in the gaps.
"Didn't take you for a hand guy, Plutarch," she teased.
"No, I'm just curious about these... Is this some kind of abstract art?"
She smiled sheepishly, then moved her gaze to their now entwined hands.
"Are you familiar with the practice of kintsugi?"
"I'm afraid not," he replied, "Your mother taught me a few words of your old tongue, but I'm not familiar with that one."
"Well... It's the practice of repairing ceramics with gold," she explained, "I like to think of it as a metaphor... We all have flaws, we've all known hard times, but they make us all the more beautiful."
How true... The cookie cutter perfection the Capitol pushed was unattainable, and people who thought they achieved it were liars or at least still highly flawed. Actually, it worked for Panem as a whole. The Districts were beautiful in their adversity and strength. Then there was Chiasa, who persevered through her rough patches, making her into the woman he... was fascinated by.
"Sounds like someone I know," he teased, squeezing her hand.
"I guess..." she replied, blushing a little, "It's always been comforting to me. With everything going on, it was a reminder that I'd come back better. I drew and painted with it as an inspiration. When Daddy died, my first collection afterward was centered around it. Hell, I considered a tattoo a few times, but then I'd have to coordinate outfits around it.
What an interesting idea... Although she was beautiful as she was, it would sure make a statement, even as something temporary, even just makeup. There weren't a lot of visible scars on her body for him to trace; most of them were in her mind. Good enough....
He kissed her forehead and murmured, "In all seriousness, that's a beautiful way of thinking."
Chiasa shut her eyes and let out a contented sigh. However, she wasn't quite done philosophizing yet. She let go of his hand and cupped his face, flashing an alluring, yet sincere smile.
"Plutarch, have I ever told you why I think you're handsome?"
Maybe she'd said a few things in the moment, but it was always hard to tell if anything stuck in that state.
"Because you look like a person," she said, "A real person, not anything they're trying to sell. That boyish grin of yours, your salt and paprika hair... All you, all beautiful."
She paused to rest her forehead against his, evoking said grin until she went in for a brief kiss before continuing.
"Maybe I'm a hypocrite... It's not purely genes that have me looking and thriving this way. But... I don't know. Maybe it's a reflection of you as a person. You're not trying so hard to fit in, you're unapologetic and comfortable in your own skin without being obnoxious about it. I love seeing that in people... Especially men."
She was simply stating a fact. Women like her didn't have time for insecure man-children. She still had a way of complimenting him that caught him off guard. He simply wasn't used to a beautiful woman gushing about how attractive his quiet confidence and idealism were.
"Chiasa, that's... very observant, very kind," he managed.
She giggled. "Well, okay, maybe there are some shallow things too... Everyone knows bigger guys like you are better to lay with... And just better in bed altogether. And I just love freckles... I'm going to sound so cliche, but they're like little stars that just happen to adorn people instead of the sky."
She proceeded to pepper kisses across his cheeks and nose before moving to his chin and jaw, then down his neck.
"Chiasa... What are you doing?"
"I want to kiss all your freckles..."
"Well... It's a good thing we have all night."
The experience was strangely intimate and vulnerable, despite them being familiar with each other by then. Maybe it was how it all tied in... How something perceived as a flaw made him all the more beautiful.
5. Her Joie de Vivre
Idealism was Plutarch's, well, ideal, but cynicism was reality. With all the good he wanted to do, he still lost people, things still went wrong, and sometimes, it was hard to even find joy in the little things. While Chiasa was a cynic in her own way, it was a survival mechanism more than anything. Still, she was so much better at living in the moment. It was all she could do to cope with the world.
The Groundbreaking used to be a patriotic occasion to celebrate the powering of a new arena. Nowadays, it was Gamemaker Mardi Gras; one last day of letting loose before getting to work. Admittedly, he'd always wanted to throw the themed party, an honor reserved for the Head Gamemaker, and "Retro" made sense with the rise of rationing. At least his older colleagues were excited... As was Chiasa. She'd recycled an old, very sheer dress from the second Quarter Quell and adorned herself in glitter as they'd done in the twenties. She was teasing him on purpose...
It wasn't until after the bash that the real fun began. As fun as hosting was at times, it could be exhausting... The leftover confetti and empty glasses almost looked depressing in the blacklight until he felt Chiasa's hand on his shoulder. When he turned around, she ran her hands down his lapels... Of course he couldn't resist wearing her special creation: a jacket decorated in a forties style brocade pattern with extra pockets, simply to be thoughtful. Normally, they were gold to fit the current trends, but she used a special dye to make the patterns appear his favorite shade of purple under blacklight.
"You're looking gorgeous tonight," she purred, "If I do say so myself."
He was quick to pull her into an embrace. "And what were you thinking with that dress... What was your plan? To torture me with our dirty little secret? Having all those other men vying for a dance or drink or more?
"Too bad for them, it was always going to be you at the end of the night," she said, kissing his neck, "Actually... We never had a proper dance, did we? At least now... We don't have to be so formal with each other."
As much as it staved off suspicion, one dance couldn't hurt. Now was a better setting than the party anyway. He started to get in position for a waltz before she stopped him.
"I told you we don't have to be formal, sweetie... That's what a waltz is. I've always enjoyed the rhumba... Less stiff, more sensual."
"I haven't done that since my twenties," he replied sheepishly, "And even then I wasn't that good."
"Aww, that's okay," she reassured him, "It's just us right now. Besides... I know what those hips are capable of... I'm sure if you put your mind to it, you can."
Plutarch was still awful, but it didn't seem to matter to Chiasa. She matched his exaggerated moves and they were soon laughing together. How he needed this, how wonderful life seemed when she was with him... When he easily dipped her and they met in a kiss before heading to his bedroom.
District 13, while a refuge, was a dreary place. No color, no fun, no culture... No Chiasa. Not that he was demotivated, in fact, quelling her worries and tears only gave him more reason to work toward a free Panem. It didn't make him miss her any less, and regret less about not fighting harder to take her with him.
"You know what I miss the most?" he'd said to Katniss one day.
He recalled one lazy, stormy morning, when Chiasa was able to stay for breakfast. It was nothing fancy; eggs over easy for him, poached for her, and toast and coffee for both. Chiasa was in a silk nightgown and curled up on his lap, while he was in a robe that used to gather dust as well as the glasses he barely wore in public. They were simply enjoying each other's company and watching the storm unfold.
Chiasa gasped as a bolt of lightning struck a building in the distance. "It's amazing how something so destructive, dangerous, powerful... can be so beautiful."
"That's just nature, Chiasa," he said, "Believe me, I know a lot about it..."
It would be even more beautiful when it signaled the start of the revolution... Maybe she'd always remember it that way.
"Yes, and how the rain can cause so many problems, but gives life, and makes a lovely sound," she said, "And that smell after a storm..."
"Petrichor."
"Oooh... I didn't know there was a word for it."
He snuck a look at her as she watched the storm go on. Why was she so damned beautiful when she was fascinated... Somehow, she'd grown even more attractive since their initial meeting. Perhaps it was her words, her artist's or wise mind.
"What?" she teased.
Plutarch was saved by a loud clap of thunder that had the pair clinging to each other.
"Don't worry, I'll protect you," he said.
"I'M protecting YOU," she teased.
They met for a kiss. They had coffee breath, but it didn't matter.... It made the moment feel real.
"Plutarch?" Katniss interrupted, "What did you miss?"
Right, Plutarch was still in District 13, and he'd forgotten that Katniss and Marcus were in the room with him. He couldn't tell the truth in front of him... Not while they were stuck together in a bunker anyway.
"Coffee," Plutarch half lied.
Katniss seemed to believe him, but Marcus was skeptical as they both left for the next item on their schedule.
"No, really, what do you miss?" the boy asked, "Nobody's wistful about coffee in the afternoon."
"Let's get back to work, shall we?" Plutarch deflected.
Marcus rolled his eyes, but didn't ask any more. However, though, he seemed to try to elicit something out of him.
"If it matters, I miss my auntie," he said, "Even if the lack of color would have given her a stroke."
Plutarch nodded, seemingly in acknowledgement, but actually in agreement. Chiasa would have found a way to brighten things up. He knew very well the real reason he missed her....
1. Her Kindness
True kindness was a rarity in the Capitol. Nobody was ever just "nice," they always had to want something. Many were simply fair weather, disappearing the moment life got tough. Only a handful of people he knew were kind, many of him his allies... Others just naive. Then there was Chiasa, who was neither an active rebel nor naive about the world.
It should have been a simple arrangement... Chiasa didn't outright say she wanted more, and she was the type to do so. It was nearly summer when he admitted it to himself, and he needed to seek advice from the one person who'd understand and not tease him, Tigris.
He'd kept her filled in on how things were going, as she was a mutual friend and Chiasa would be saved the trouble of coming up with a lie. But now, he told her the whole story, and she only sighed and shook her head with a smile.
"It gets you, that kind of heart," said Tigris, "I know... When you've lived a life full of expectations and without love, that one person who shows you compassion, thinks you're a person worth knowing and loving. You know... Her father was the same way."
That was why Tigris was the best person to ask... She'd had a secret relationship with Tak Lapin before he was killed, that Seiko had allowed. Tigris was right... Every step of the way, Chiasa wanted to know him, and allowed herself to be vulnerable... Allowed him to be vulnerable.
When Plutarch was feeling the loss of an old friend, and couldn't contain himself any longer, she let him have a rare cry on her shoulder, no ridicule, no begging him to be strong. He was another human to her, another person to cherish and comfort. He remembered asking her why she showed him such unconditional care. It was only right, she'd said, that she cared about him.
The night of the interviews was their last opportunity to be together, and the chaos that Peeta caused with his "baby bomb" only helped her sneak over. Unfortunately, one final preparation had gone awry, and after getting socked in the jaw, he had to hunker down. Some of his other agents agreed to fix it, but he was feeling the weight of the pain... And the guilt of having to leave Chiasa behind.
The minute he'd shown himself, she ordered the remaining avox to fetch some ice and vinegar. The next thing he knew, he was on a sofa with her pressing ice against his jaw.
"Don't clench, you'll make it worse," she admonished, "What happened?"
"Mishap," he reassured her, "It'll be fixed.... You're still here."
"Of course I'm still here.... Do you not want me here?" she hesitantly asked.
"No, of course I want you here," he replied, "I'm... ah... I'm just wondering why you're still here... I'm leaving you, Chiasa, I can't believe you agreed."
"Oh, Plutarch...."
She embraced him with her free arm, sniffling, but trying to keep her composure.
"I know it's for a good cause... I know this is bigger than us, I.... I really admire you for this," she managed.
"I wish you could come with me..." he murmured, "I know you can help... I wish I could be sure you won't be in danger."
"I'm tougher than I look, honey... And I never blamed you, never ever. Oh, Plutarch... Just promise me you'll come back in one piece. You know I'll be right here...."
They sat in silence, just holding each other for what seemed like eternity. When he saw her face again, he thought he saw a few tear streaks down her made up face, but she quickly wiped them away.
"If you want to just hold each other tonight, that's okay..."
"No, Chiasa.... I don't know how long I'll be gone," he murmured, "I need to commit you to memory."
Even with his bruised jaw, that last night mind-blowing, both wanting to forget it would be the last... for a while if things went right. The next morning was pure agony; they'd stared at each other, almost daring each other to drop the L-bomb, but neither could. It didn't seem like the right time.... He was a damned idiot, it could have been another regret.
While Plutarch was kept busy and motivated, there were times when he'd miss her the most. The nights were the loneliest, when he'd wish for her to be waiting in his compartment, even just her reassuring voice. Then there was Finnick and Annie's wedding, when love was in the air. He'd gotten into it like most projects, but it felt different... Maybe he was projecting a little... But at least it made him surprisingly helpful with the vows. He had to focus during the final battle... It was crucial in capturing the Capitol, but he couldn't dare look to see if Chiasa was among the panicked masses.
The day of the execution was cathartic for everyone... Even though Coin was initially killed first. What did it matter, she was bad for the rest of Panem and he had a plan to get rid of her if Katniss hadn't taken action. Snow was finally dead, of course, and the era of suffering was over... Yes, there was still a lot of work to be done, but the people deserved to have their hope.
Of course, it was also the day he finally saw Chiasa again, on the steps of the presidential palace with Marcus. He'd certainly be in for a surprise, but he'd adjust... Plutarch did have a soft spot for the kid.
Within seconds, she was back in his arms. It didn't matter that there was more gray and silver in her hair than he remembered, and she was dressed down, he was just happy to be with her again. As was she, and from her very first words to him, he knew she had the same regrets.
"Plutarch⌠I love you!"
He wouldn't be an idiot this time.
"I love you too, Chiasa," he said, holding her tightly.
The future was bright⌠The revolution was successful, freedom was within reach, and he was finally going to shape a new world with her by his side. So it went⌠He didn't need to remain a confirmed bachelor to change the world; in his studies, most of the greats had their greatest loves by their side, and he would be no different. George had Martha. John had Abigail. James had Dolley. Winston had Clementine. Now, Plutarch had Chiasa.
#hunger games#thg fanverse#thg fanfiction#plutarch heavensbee#oc: chiasa lapin#plutarch x oc#chitarch#hunger games fanfiction#5 + 1 fic#actually posting my writing#here goes#thg oc#hunger games oc#heavensbadies#plutarch/oc
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Modern Family Sentence Meme - Heavy Is the Head
âFinally bringing something into this world, I can be proud of,â
âI guess the spa day that I booked for you tomorrow came at the perfect time,â
âWeâre in this to make money,â
âHappy birthday!â
âYou said you were too busy at the office to celebrate, so I brought the celebration to you,â
âOh, come on, you started without me?â
âIf it makes you feel any better, I didnât do anything either,â
âI got here as quick as I could, please tell me this is good news,â
âWhatâs the problem,â
âIâve been working here for five years. I didnât get this far by being stupid,â
âIâm thinking about having a little party at my place tonight,â
âIf you pretend to be who people want you to be, you can have as many friends as you want,â
âThank you for meeting with me,â
âHey, itâs okay, we all come from messed up families,â
âYou always hate my gifts, I donât even know what I try,â
âOkay, this is crazy, I donât need an MRI,â
âLet me do the talking,â
âI can probab;y stick around for a few more minutes,â
âSeriously, the roof? Iâve been looking for you everywhere!â
âI just needed some space and some fresh air,â
âPlease tell me thatâs dinner, Iâm starving,â
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bluebirds all day long.
For about seventeen people over about two weeks in mid-May, the phrase âI can get you oneâ was envy-inspiring. âOneâ being an invite code to Bluesky. And letâs be real here: solipsism is as solipsism does; a small fraction of extremely online people (see also: âdorks,â âlosers,â âgrad students,â âerstwhile bloggersâ) is not the center of the material world, but it is an intermittently important corner of some worlds and some really important people used to also be extremely online. So here we all were, the last people at the dinner party, trying to figure out how to keep our little corners of the world somewhat intact.Â
Itâs probably best to take a step back to before the noise about Bluesky went from static to signal and start from what brought me back to this blob, and why it was valuable for me before Twitter took over my life. To put it in relationship speak, Twitter has always been something of a companion these past 12(!) years, but recently Iâve realized it has devolved somewhat into codependency, and meeting a new platform only complicated matters. As in all matters of heartbreak, my love affair with Twitter devolved in two ways: gradually, and then suddenly.Â
Gradually, it came to hold a place in my brain, a perma-tab on my browser. If I search the blob, there are 15 results since 2010 for Twitter - and over the years Iâve circled the same themes: grappling with being adjacent to the NYC media circles, grappling with oversharing, grappling with the emotional energy and time I put into this ultimately frivolous and/or inane stuff. Iâve never put anything really real on any of these platforms because I try to live by the rule of thumb that you never type anything on social media that you wouldnât want to see on the front page of the New York Times. (Believe it or not I actually do try to practice some discretion and delineate between the truly personal and the âthis is good for laughsâ self-deprecatory personal.) So I grappled with stuff On Here, and like the rest of the other people with too many opinions and not enough self-restraint, I threw all the rest at Twitter.
Back in 2010 when I got my first iPhone I remember âjokingâ that Iâd never be alone again. I was really lonely the year I graduated college. I had friends, but I wanted a partner, someone to check in with throughout the day, and Twitter--in a sad but perhaps not singular to me kind of way--became that company when I didnât have that person for many years. It was so compelling and so thrilling for so long, millions of people just posting id on main! My cousin once tweeted something about Shakespeare not being ârelatableâ and literal articles were written about it. About a dumb take! The content ouroboros must be satisfied. I remember on a very early date with the person I would eventually have a big, all-encompassing partnership with, we bonded over really getting hooked on Twitter during the marathon bombing manhunt. (He followed me the next day and the rest is history.)
But whatever that anecdote reveals about me, I think it also reveals something that was so special about Twitter for millions of lonely, bored, or just normal people who liked to share their thoughts: it was like opening the fridge, sometimes you did it just to see whats in there, other times you did it to truly make a meal, but most of the time you did it to sneak a snack. People werenât logging on to simply promote their work, or make a joke to no audience, or post a selfie into the void; they were doing it for the little hearts, to make themselves laugh when they were hiding in the bathroom on a particularly brutal day at the office, to realize they arenât the only one who wanted to talk about municipal tax rates. There was also schadenfreude, and mutable âexpertise,â and the beauty of putting the indignities and absurdities of everyday life under a microscope, ready and willing to be memed to the point of exhaustion.
You all Get It already: for many years I was lonely and Twitter was the internet equivalent of âu up?â I suspect it was that for a lot of people too these past few years before things got back to normal-ish, too.Â
Suddenly, though, Matt Levine had to cancel every PTO day to write about 13D vs. 13G filings and people were grandstanding (didnât you know the law of conservation of virtue signaling applies to platform-hopping?!) and now itâs all a lot Less Fun. Despite this (because of this?), Iâve posted away to my fewer than 150 followers, many of whom I actually know and am deeply grateful for. I pray I never go viral over an asinine comment like âKids writing 80085 on their calculators? Not so much these days...â But I live alone again, and literally no one follows my fake instagram, so the little hearts began to take outsize importance.
As in all matters of heartbreak, this story also involves the foundation of our modern era: the DM slide. DMs are a sacred space and I will not divulge anything about them. Suffice to say, it was in the DMs where I found the âoneâ (the aforementioned one merely being an invite code to Bluesky). So I get this code and not only do I strike up a friendly convo with the person who shared it with me, but I also am an early adopter of âwhat if Twitter, but not as toxic.â Fast forward three months and it turns out Bluesky is a complicated place to be as a normie.
This is what Iâm realizing about these places, and why they matter, but why they also are so frustrating: they flatten everything. I am not actually friends with the super-posters, Iâm their freaking internet colleague. Iâm a jock nod in the hallway between the pantry and the bathroom. I would characterize this critique of my own misreading of DM largesse not so much as me making parasocial projections as it is about the inherent difficulties of information asymmetry. I know a lot about people who are extremely online, and therefore care about them, and that is simply not, nor could be, a two-way street.Â
Normies like me have the bandwidth to care because we live on islands with 150 people. The 6 people who like my tweets? I know their really real stuff, they know my interests, we get drinks, we go back. And thatâs why being on Bluesky is so disorienting. The super-posters get decent engagement, they donât seem to care about over-posting (or sporadic posting) - it all gets the same stream of likes and comments (from their extremely online friends). I post my dumb shit and Iâm lucky if the person I gave my invite code to shows it a little love. Which is the shitty truth at the bottom of all of this: it sucks feeling like the new kid in the 4th grade class. I donât want to be an annoying person who says dumb stuff online for the sake of saying dumb stuff online, I actually value the hell out of those 6 people, because they make my world a little less flat.
So Iâve been doing whatever the behavioral equivalent of raising rates is so that I can cool down what the hell has been going on with my weird posting dependency. Being back on the blob is my liminal space between the worn-in comfort of Twitter and the uncomfortably tight feeling I get when I try on Bluesky (a platform where no one will ever understand my long running bit about âthe concept of David Schwimmerâ). I joked recently that I might just always be âin my eternal retvrn era,â but maybe my habits are just a flat circle, even if I donât want my world to be. I started to use this space as a repository for the stuff I realized my friends didnât want to get texts or emails about, or for thoughts that were too involved to fit in a tweet, and I think itâs the right time to re-direct my energy toward this platform that Iâm less addicted to, but actually feel good about.Â
Ultimately, this whole posting angst thing spiraled out for me when I got that invite code and thought more of it than it was, thatâs on me. But most importantly, itâs always a good time to remember that even if posting is free, so is staring at the sky.
#bluesky#twitter#extremely online problems#social media#posting#posting disease#but it really does suck when you think you're becoming friends with someone and they just stop talking to you!!!#the concept of david schwimmer is really funny when you think about it
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Always You | JJK (Three)
Summary: you and Jungkook have been best friends since freshmen year of college, thereâs a lot of unsaid feelings and tension but neither make a move. what happens when his friend Taehyung (also your crush) needs a fake girlfriend?
Pairing: Jungkook x Female reader, slight Taehyung x Reader
Genre: friends to lovers, idiots to lovers, slight slow burn, roommate au, college au, SMUT (starting ch2), fluff, angst (in later chapters) slight crack, lots of drama
Word Count: 10.4k
Warnings: Swearing, alcohol consumption, sexual tension (?),oc and jungkook being adorable bffs, shady tae, oral (female receiving), vaginal fingering, mentions of sex, vaginal intercourse, hickeys, orgasms,
Notes: I actually really enjoyed writing this part! Whereâs my bff for bff bubble bath? Lmaaoo. Anyway, thanks again for taking the time to read. Donât forget to send me an ask if you want to be added to the taglist or if you just want to chat about the story!
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âYou want me to what now?â your voice is unnecessarily high pitched.
âMeet my parents.â Taehyung gives you that awkward Chrissy Teigen meme smile. âListenâI know it sounds crazy and horrifying but theyâre really niceâŚâ
âBut why?â
âItâs my faultâŚI didnât consider having my sister on social mediaâŚand I keep posting you and she told my parents and theyâre real excited about me having a girlfriendâŚand I donât want to crush them.â
You and Taehyung are seated on your living room couch, enjoying a lazy Thursday afternoon after classes. He brings his cup of water to his lips and takes some generous gulps.
âListen, y/n I will literally pay another monthâs worth of coffeeâŚplease just think about it.â
More free coffee? Fuck, thatâs kind of a steal considering how expensive that shit is and you no doubt have an addiction.
ââŚfineâŚâ you say hesitantly, âwhen?â
âReally?â Taehyung lights up like a spot light, âWell, I was thinking this weekend?â
âT-This weekend? That soon? Which day?â
Taehyung showcases a sheepish grin as he rubs the back of his neck, a habit of his no doubt.
âLike, the whole weekend.â
Your eyebrows crawl to the top of your head as you gape at him, âWhat do you mean?â
âLike, we would get there in time for dinner on Friday, then stay all day Saturday and leave Sunday morning before they leave for church. Unless you wanna go to church with thââ
âNo, not really.â You run your fingers through your long strands, âHoly shit, okay we are doing this.â You nod to yourself, âWhatâs our story? You know theyâre going to ask.â
âHuh? UhâŚjust the truth. I met you through Jungkook and we hit it off and we started dating.â
You sigh to yourself, wishing that were actually true.
âJust be yourself, y/n.â Taehyung smiles at you. You beam back at him, and his boxy smile only grows wider. âTheyâll like you, itâs not that hard toâŚâ his hand reaches for yours, your palms are a bit sweaty since you are feeling like a nervous wreck at the thought of meeting his parents.
Suddenly, the front door swings open and in comes your best friend (who is still mad at you). He walks in slowly eyeing the two of you on the sofa. He notices Taehyungs hand wrapped around yours and Taehyung quickly pulls away. Jungkook takes a look at your face, youâre lost in thought, nibbling on your bottom lip.
Jungkook is yes, still mad at you but also, since he jacked it to your face he is being a little nicer. But as much as he has tried not to have those type of thoughts of you before, itâs not like he hasnât. So, heâs gotten good at pretending all is well.
âWhatâs with her?â Jungkook pries, walking closer to the sofa.
âNothââ
âIâm meeting Taeâs parents.â You cut in to say.
Jungkookâs brows crease as he looks between you and Taehyung. He shakes his head in disbelief, stepping closer to the two of you.
âYouâve got to be kidding me.â Jungkook mutters under his breath. âYouâre going this far?â now Jungkookâs face is tilted towards Taehyung. âWhy are you going this far dude?â Taehyung stands to his feet, âIââ
âNo man, youâve already dragged her into your shit and now you want her to what, meet your parents?â Jungkookâs voice rises in volume and you start to feel uneasy. Taehyung shakes his head, âJungkookââ
âEnd this.â Jungkook spits out, getting in Taehyungs face. âHow is this fair for herâŚâ
You stand up too, your hand pulling him back by the shoulder. âJungkook stop.â Your voice is unusually calm.
âIâm helping Tae out because weâre friends and also, ya know, free coffee.â Jungkook turns to face you, his teeth gritting in frustration.
âYou have no idea what youâre doing.â Jungkook whispers. And with that he takes one more look at Taehyung, shakes his head in disapproval and walks off towards his room.
You and Taehyung continue to stand there in silence, you feel embarrassed because of Jungkookâs actions and ashamed you didnât do more to stop him. Taehyung on the other hand looks completely defeated.
âIâm sorry about Jungkook I donât know why heââ
âI should go,â Taehyung cuts you off, he gives you a weak smile before grabbing his things and heading towards the door.
âAre we still on for this weekend?â you sway from side to side, feeling as awkward as you probably look.
Taehyung doesnât answer right away, instead he rubs the back of his neck with a frown decorating his face. Finally, he meets your eyes and offers another weak smile.
âYeah, Iâll pick you up at 4 tomorrow.â He doesnât wait for a response as he is already walking out the door, closing it softly behind him.
Youâre left alone in the living room with nothing but a cold, empty couch and your million racing thoughts. Why is Jungkook so against you and Tae? Maybe Jungkook is afraid that youâll become so close with Tae that he thinks youâll replace himâŚbut you know in your heart of hearts Jungkook is irreplaceable. Why canât Jungkook understand that? You havenât been spending as much time with him lately and maybe thatâs the problem. What canât a drunken slumber party not solve?
You knock on his door, waiting for a âcome inâ but it never comes. So you knock again. And again. Until finally Jungkook swings open the door with a frustrated sigh and pained look on his face.
âLook, before you scold meââ
âActually, I had an idea.â You say quickly.
âOh?â Jungkookâs features relax.
âItâs been a while since weâve had one of our BFF slumber parties.â You slant your head to the side, a sly smile forming on your lips.
Jungkook stares at you for a few seconds before his eyes fill with something interesting.
âYeah,â he clears his throat, âitâs been a while.â
âWhat do you say? Tonight? Me and you? Wine? Anime? Video games? BFF bubble bath?â
âWow, you want the works.â Jungkook grins. âBut you realize Iâm stillâŚâ he takes a deep breath when he notices your worried, pleading eyes. âStep into my office and we can discuss the details.â He says, opening his door wider, inviting you inside.
His room looks clean besides the few articles of clothing scattered on the ground. He has a scented candle going and LoFi music playing lowly on his speakers. Lofi and candle? He only has that combo when heâs stressed and trying to calm down.
You take a seat on the edge of his made bed, and Jungkook follows you, also taking a seat on his bed next to you.
â14% and up only for the wine.â He states.
âAgreed. Action or horror for the anime.â You pitch in.
âAgreed. Mario Kart for the video game.â
âAgreed. Life altering secrets only for BFF Bubble Bath.â
Jungkook chews on his lips as he thinks of your request. âOkay.â
You clap your hands excitedly for tonight, your chest bubbling with happiness. This is what you and Jungkook need.
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Jungkook is even more excited for BFF slumber party night than you are. Heâs missed you. Thereâs been a real disconnect with the two of you lately and thinks tonight is exactly what the two of you need. He is just coming home from buying 4 bottles of 16% wine and lots of snacks. He got the salty, the sweet and the sour. Feeling proud of his choices, he sets the groceries down and calls for you.
You walk out from the bathroom with a facemask glued to your face with another packet in your hand,
âFor you, sir.â
Jungkook chuckles as he grabs the pack from your hands, âOkay, Iâll go put this on, while you pour us some wine.â He nods towards the bottles.
You happily oblige. You grab the cork screw from its designated place in the kitchen drawer and begin to open the first bottle of wine. It opens smoothly, without a hitch.
âWowâŚengineering is amazing.â You whisper to yourself in awe.
âWhatâs amazing?â Jungkook walks into the kitchen, you take a long look at his appearance. The white facemask making him look like a ghost.
âYour face.â You chuckle, a finger going up to touch the material on his skin.
You twirl to face the kitchen cabinets and pull out two wine glasses for you and your BFF and poor a gracious amount of wine in each. You hand him the glass and you clank the glasses together in cheers.
âTo us.â You chirp happily, chugging back a gulp of your drink.
Jungkook just watches as you wince at the disgusting flavor and cackles to himself before taking a sip of his own drink.
The two of you grab the bottle of wine and your glasses and make your way into the living room.
âAlright we go by the normal house rules, whichever place you get is how many seconds you chug your drink.â You explain.
âAre you talking to an imaginary audience y/n? I already know the rules.â Jungkook teases.
âI was just trying to get the competitive mood going.â You poke your tongue out, Jungkook is quick to try to grab it between his fingers.
âUgh, you are so gross.â You groan.
âYou love it.â Jungkook smiles so wide his eyes begin to disappear. âWell, letâs play!â
One thing you absolutely canât stand but also completely adore about Jungkook is that he is a sore loser. And also an ungracious fucking winner.
âYou SUCK!â Jungkook cackles obnoxiously in your face, âLike I hope you enjoy chugging for fiveâno, SIX seconds you mother fuckin loser.â He continues to laugh loudly much to your annoyance but a part of you feels warm that he is having so much fun. You havenât seen him laugh like this in weeks.
âOkay I get it.â You roll your eyes so far back into your head all you see is whites.
This was the 3rd time in a row youâre getting 6th place, your vision is started to blur at the amount of alcohol youâve chugged. But only a little, nothing you canât handle.
âOkay y/n letâs stop now, we can watch some anime while we order some pizza?â he grins your way. âI vote Tokyo ghoul. And the rule is we drink every time Kaneki is fucking cry baby.â
âWell damn, guess weâre getting fucked up.â You declare. You and Jungkook laugh to yourselves at the thought.
The show is on, pizza has been ordered. Life is good. You sneak a glance at Jungkook as he pays attention to the show on screen. You smile when he smiles, you smile when he laughs, you smile when he pouts. Jungkook finally manages to notice you staring at him and snaps his head to you.
âWhat?â he asks with a toothy grin.
âNothingâŚâ you sing, your bright smile rivaling the light coming from the TV.
Itâs been several hours, two medium pizzas have been demolished, 4 wine bottles have been drank and lots of anime has been watched. You and Jungkook sit on the sofa wrapped in blankets, neither one of you wanting to get up to turn the fan off.
âSo cold.â You slur.
âCome closer.â Jungkook slurs back.
âOr we can warm up with BFF Bubble Bath?â you offer, leaning your head on his shoulder.
Jungkook zones out for a second, thinking of your request.
âBeen a while since we had one of those, huh?â he finally says something.
âyeah, which is a real shame, isnât it? I mean, we literally get into our swim suits, draw a hot bubble bath, get in sitting opposite of each other and tell each other our secrets, our hopes and dreams. Then we make a wish that the other person HAS to support and we canât tell anyone else or else it wonât come true.â You mumble mostly to yourself.
ây/nâŚonce again are you speaking to an imaginary audience?â he chuckles, âI know what a BFF Bubble Bath is.â
âThen hurry up and draw that bubble bath mister know it all.â
Jungkook stares at himself in the mirror, heâs got on his red swim trunks. His hair is a fucking mess, and his eyes are giving away how intoxicated he is but heâs got this dopey smile on his face that he decides is a good look on him. He looks happy. He feels happy.
You walk into the bathroom and eye your best friend. You canât help but drop your gaze to his thighs, God, you love when he wears tight pants or shorts.
âWhatâs up buff guy?â you tease, grabbing a hold of his bicep.
âShut upâ Jungkook shudders from your touch. Then he takes one long look at you and he wants to faint. Youâre also wearing a red swim suit, itâs one of those strapless kind. The two of you eye each other up and down, observing your matching swim suits and shoot each other some finger guns.
âheheâŚwell, shall we?â you say, gesturing towards the bubble filled tub.
Jungkook nods his head yes and motions for you to step in first.
The water is hotter than you are expecting, your toes wet with lava. But itâs just how you like it, you have both legs in as you begin to sink deeper into the bubbled water.
âcome on inâ you wave Jungkook over, he drunkenly stumbles forward until heâs wincing at the hot water that meets his skin.
âYouâre really the queen of Hell if this temperature is enjoyable to you.â He deadpans.
âWhy thank you, does that make you my loyal servant?â
âha-ha.â
You and Jungkook stare at each other for a while, enjoying the drunken haze.
âSo anything new going on with you?â you begin to pry.
You prying is never a good thing but you can never help yourself. His past is such a mystery to you and it drives you nuts. Youâre supposed to be best friends yet he canât even tell you about his parents without it getting real awkward. He knows all about your family history, but all you know about his is that his dad cheated the whole marriage and his mom finally left him for itâleaving Jungkook behind as well. You understand why it must be hard to talk about but...doesnât he want to confide in you? You of all people?
âNot really.â Jungkook fingers play with the bubbles at his chest.
âAny girls? Like not just hookups butââ
âDonât worry about that.â
Such a fucking Jungkook thing to say, itâs always âdonât worry about that y/nâ and never âlet me actually tell you some real information y/nâ.
âJungkook,â you wine into the bubbles.
âHm?â
âDonât you have a girl you like???â and suddenly drunk y/n doesnât want to know this answer. Would sober you?
Jungkook looks down at his wrinkling hands and doesnât know what to say. Does he?
âNo.â is the answer he settles for. And suddenly relief is washed over you.
You want to ask him the thing you are most curious aboutâhis family. But he has said it a million times to you every time heâs askedâits âa touchy subjectâ.
âAsk about it.â He suddenly says, âI know you want to.â
âI donât know what you are talking about, yes indeed I have no clue.â You slur.
âY/N.â he warns.
âFineâŚwhenâs the last time you talked to your dad? I know he made mistakesâŚbut I also know he has tried reaching out to you over and over. He calls almost every day Jungkook! Maybe heâs changed. I know your mom left because of everything and you blame your dââ
âMomâŚâ he begins to cut you off. You notice his eyes gloss over and you feel your heart drop. Jungkook rarely cries and rarely cries in front of anyone. Then heâs clearing his throat, âYouâre right. Moms not in the picture anymore and I do blame dad.â
âI hate that your mom left you JungkookâŚâ you say softly. âSheâs the worst for that,â
âYou have no idea.â Jungkook breathes out. âLetâs change the subject, please.â
âButââ
âPlease, y/n.â his eyes are pleading and you feel your heart drop again. You wonder if he will ever be ready to talk about it.
âActuallyâŚâ he awkwardly plays with the bubbles in front of his chest, âThereâs something I want to say.â
âWhat is it?â you canât help but feel anxious all the sudden.
Jungkook avoids your eyes as he plays with the bubbles, he takes a few deep breaths before lifting his head.
âIâm sorry.â
You tilt your head, âSorry for what?â
âIâveâŚâ Jungkook scrunches his face up, contemplating what to say. âIâve been really unfair to you. I should of never treated you this wayâŚI donât know what came over me.â
âWhat do you mean?â
âI was hurt, yes, that you chose Taehyung over me but since the beginning Iâve been such an asshole. Fuck, y/nâŚâ his voice cracks, âIâm so sorry. I just wish I couldâŚâ he pauses, shaking his head. âNo, itâs nothing. I just hope youâll be careful with Taehyung.â He shakes his head again, âOh my god, I am so selfish.â He laughs pathetically. âIâm sorryâŚâ
You stay quiet for several moments, you want to agree with him. Yeah it was fucked up what you did, but he wasnât any better this whole time.
âWhy were you such an asshole?â you finally ask.
âDonât worry about it y/n.â GOD DAMN. You are tired of that response!
You scoff, âAnd why are you so wary of Taehyung? I donât get it!â
âCan you just trust me? Please?â
âIâll just trust my own judgment for nowâŚâ
ây/nâŚâ then he is looking into your eyes more seriously, âIâm sorry.â
You bite your lip as you think about his apology. Is he sorry? By the looks of it, yes. But he was so childishâŚyou decide to grab his hand and play with his fingers. He stares down at your hands and smiles softly.
âWill you behave?â you tease lightly. Your fingers weaving through his. He looks up at you with his big doe eyes and nods his head slowly.
âYes.â
âThen I will forgive you for now but youâre on thin fucking ice, buddy.â
Jungkook canât help but laugh a little. âYes mam.â
âFine!â you say clasping your hands together, âSecret time!â
âOh great,â Jungkook chuckles. âYou firstâ
âOkay, hmmmmm.â You hold your chin up in deep thought. âOkay I got one I have never told you.â You grin mischievously.
âOkay, go for it.â
âWhen I was really drunk I most definitely made out with Trina.â
âYeah, I was there. Iâm the one who told you that you should kiss her. I said kiss though, like a peck. But your ass added tongue and all.â
âWait what? Why would you tell me to do that!â
âI thought it would be hot.â He shrugs.
âWack.â You slap his hand, âYour turn.â
âUmmmâŚâ Jungkook leans back in the tub, âIâm the one who told Jimin to dare me to kiss you our freshmen year.â Jungkook says just above a whisper. Heâs been holding in that secret for 3 years.
âWait, what?â you ask, totally off guard.
âYeah.â Is all he responds with.
âYou wanted to kiss me back then?â
âWasnât it obvious considering how things escalatedâŚâ
Your eyes expand in size, the memory of that night flashing in your mind.
âWe agreed to never talk about it, ya know, to save our friendship and what not.â You point out.
The bubbles cover your bathing suit perfectly so little was left to the imagination. Jungkook keeps eyeing the swell of your breasts and the pop of your collarbones, you look naked if he has to be honest. And if he has to be honest it was starting to turn him on. Should that be a secret he shares?
âJungkook?â you say for the 4th time trying to get him out of whatever drunken daze he was in.
âHuh?â he comes back down to earth. âWhat did you say?â
âI said, what are your dreams?â
âYou know them already,â he shrugs.
âVideo editor still?â
âYeah. Maybe Director.â He smiles timidly, âWhat about yours?â
âI⌠I donât know.â
âWell, youâre in school for marketing. So something with that?â
âI just chose that because I know I can find a job in the field.â You sigh.
Jungkook studies your features, you look troubled. He leans forward to grab your hands again and says , âWhatever you wanna do, youâll be great at it,â
You crease your brows together and a pout forms on your lips, âYou think so?â
âI know so.â
The two of you smile at one another until you break the silence, âIts getting too hot we should get out soon.â
âAgreed.â Jungkook nods his head.
âAlright letâs make our wishes that we MUST support.â You stick your pinky out for Jungkook to take, âIâll go first.â Then you become shy with your next words, âI wish Taehyung would feel the same way about me I do about him.â
Jungkookâs smile falters but he takes your pinky anyway.
âMy turnâŚI justâŚI wish you will be happy.â
You widen your eyes, âWow,â you say, âWhat a selfless wish. You shouldnât waste it on me!â
âItâs my greatest wish right now thoughâŚâ he slurs his words.
You canât help but smile as you take his pinky in promise.
Now in some fresh pajamas, you and Jungkook both stand in front of his bedroom door. The two of you are pretty damn drunk but holding it together quite nicely. He sways from side to side with that bunny smile and you canât help but lean in for a hug. He takes a moment but he hugs you back. You pull away much too quickly for his liking.
âHey y/nâŚâ
âYeah?â
Jungkook clears his throat a few times, his eyes darting all around the place, âCould you everâŚhate me?â
âNever.â You answer quickly.
Jungkook is hit with a wave of guilt, a wave so big it comes crashing and knocking him down.
âWould ifâŚno, never mind.â
âNever.â You say again.
Jungkookâs smiles fades a bit before a new smile takes over.
âI understand. Goodnight y/n.â and he leans down and places a kiss on your cheek. âsleep well.â
Fire. You feel the burn of fire. His kiss lingered for a second too long because you are burning. His kiss was scorching hot and you canât help but melt from the heat. You are left speechless. From a kiss on the cheek.How did a kiss on the mother fucking cheek have you reacting this way?
âG-Goodnight Jungââ but the door is already softly closing in your face before you can finish your sentence.
~~~~~
The sun is coming through the blinds in the most offending way, you want to open your eyes and start the day but you just cannot. You have a raging headache from all the wine you quickly drank and you come to accept your fateâyouâre hungover. As hell. You crack one eye open to see the time on the clock: 1:52pm
Immediately you sit up in bed, realizing you have slept way too long. How late did you and Jungkook stay up last night? Oh, last night. You smile softly at the memories of the night before. It was a perfect BFF slumber party. You havenât seen Jungkook that happy in a while and you wonder if the same goes for you.
But then reality sets inâTaehyung is going to be here in 2 hours and you havenât even thought about what youâre packing for your trip. You still need to eat, shower and get ready. You begin to mentally pack for your trip when you hear a single knock on your door before its opening up and a wild Jungkook appears.
âMorning sleepyhead.â He says with his signature bunny grin on his face.
âJungkook! Help me pack!â you jump out of bed and walk to your closet, dragging out an oversized overnight bag.
âLike, parent appropriate clothesâI am freaking out by the way. I am meeting Taeâs parents and would if they donât like me?â
âRelax, relax.â Jungkook walks inside your closet, bringing out a few clothing options. âTheyâre going to love you.â
âDo youâŚâ you chew on your bottom lip, âDo you think your parents would have loved me?â you ask cautiously.
Jungkook freezes. He is silent for several long moments, making you believe you should not have asked that. But then he turns to face you with a strange smile, âMom and dad would have adored you.â Then he pats your shoulder. âI put in some good options by the way.â He says pointing to the bag.
âOh thanks.â You say totally caught off guard. âOkay Iâm going to shower can you please, pretty please make me something to eat? I will love you forever.â
âYou already love me forever.â Jungkook states matter of fact. âBut sure, but donât blame me if you donât like what I make.â
âOh god, youâre making me instant ramen arenât you?â
âLove you.â He says, walking out of your room.
~~~~~~
âI made a playlist for our drive.â Taehyung hands you his phone, âItâs called âMeet the Parentsââ he laughs to himself, pointing at the playlist on the screen for you to click.
âThe first song is called âPlease love meâ by Coldeâ you chuckle, âYou think you are funny, donât you?â
âMaybe a littleâ he smirks. âBut really, relax. My parents are chill, theyâre gonna like you, I promise.
âWell, we have a 2 hour drive Tae Tae.â Taehyung blushes hard at the nickname and for once it does not go unnoticed by you.
âI have a question for you y/nâŚâ
You quirk a brow at his curiosity, âWhat is it?â
âHow do you have the opportunity to fake date me? Like, donât you have someone you like or guys chasing after you?â
âOh I donât have much luck with that.â You answer honestly. âWith dating and such.â
âAnd whyâs that?â he pries deeper.
âTo be honest most guys I have dated end up dumping me if I donâtâŚâ
âDonât what?â
You grip your purse in your lap, your hold so tight your fingers become sore.
âDump Jungkook.â You breathe out, âThey were always so jealous of himâŚand⌠gave me a choice. Them or him,â you pick at the material of your purse, âI always chose Jungkook.â You huff, âBesides I didnât like those guys that much anyway.â
Taehyung is quietly listening to you, nodding his head at your words. Once at a stop light he turns to face you,
âYet when I asked you to dump Jungkook, you did.â He points out in a hushed tone.
âIâŚâ you pause, thinking carefully on what to say. âI guess I did.â
Taehyung smiles. But it isnât his boxy grin, itâs an odd smile. You become anxious, âBut itâs more complicated than that.â
âRight.â Taehyung says before facing the road again, accelerating through the green light.
âHow did you and Jungkook becomes so close anyway?â
You canât help but simper.
âWell, we met at a frat party but ended up at a 24 diner until like 9 the next morning. We justâwe just really hit it off. I felt like I could say or be anything in front of Jungkook and he would always just give me a silly look and accept whatever it is, whatever I am. You know when you just vibe with someone so well?â you ask, not really expecting an answer.
âWell that was us. We could say anything and still always want to continue the conversation. We ended up taking some of the same classes and studied together then that turned into regular hang outs and then it was like bamâI was with him almost every day.â You smile fondly at the memories.
Taehyung glances at you, he wears a sad smile as he asks, âHave either of you ever caught feelings for the other?â
You choke on the air around you, âWhat?â then that night from freshmen year flashes in your mind, âNoâŚno.â you say trying to convince him, or is it to convince yourself?
The next few minutes are pretty quiet during the drive, but nothing awkward. You unzip your purse to pull out your phone to see you have unread messages from Jimin.
Jimin 5:30pm
Hey babe, heard you were going to meet Taeâs parents
Jimin 5:31pm
How is Jungkook feeling?
y/n 5:44pm
what do u mean
Jimin 5:45pm
y/nâŚnothing girl
y/n 5:45pm
????
Jimin 5:46pm
Itâs really nothing. Anyway
Jimin 5:46pm
You and tae huh
Jimin 5:46pm
I am happy for you and taeâŚif thatâs what you really want
You stare down at the phone in your hands, contemplating whether to tell Jimin the truth. He is one of your best friends after all.
y/n 5:55pm
tbh with u jiminâŚim not really dating tae..were just pretending to get this girl off his back
Jimin 5:56pm
What???? Really?? Wait, what girl?
y/n 5:57pm
Some chick named Anna
Jimin 5:57pm
WaitâŚAnnaâŚ?
Incoming call: Jimin
âAre you going to answer that?â Taehyung asks from beside you.
You want to but you two are pulling into his parents drive way and you donât want your first impression to be that you were on your phone, so you send Jimin a quick text that you canât talk.
You and Taehyung step out of the car and his parents are already standing outside on the porch. His father has his wife in his arms, they look happy to see Taehyungâthey look happy in general.
âOh! My baby bear!â his mother strides forward until Taehyung is wrapped in her loving arms. She sways their bodies back and forth as she smiles and laughs, the joy of having her son with her evident.
Taehyungs dad is about the same, he pulls him in for a tight hug and scolds him for not visiting more. Then it is your turn. You stand there awkwardly but not for long because Taehyungs mother is embracing you all the same.
âI have seen lots of pictures of you! But you are even prettier in person!â she gushes, her hands holding yours. You canât help the blush that creeps up on your face as she speaks to you.
âWhy donât you two come inside?â his father gestures towards the house, âWe got dinner nice and hot.â
Taehyung blushes as he watches his parents interact with you, he knew they would warm up to you fast but still it makes his heart race.
Dinner goes by quickly, his parents talking a storm. They begin sharing childhood stories about Taehyung and show you baby pictures as he sits there protesting. His pouting face is so cute you could die.
âAnd here he is with just a towel!â his mom squeals. âBut I am sure you have seen that view already.â
âmomâŚâ Taehyung draws out the word in a whine. You just giggle as she continues to show you pictures of baby Tae Tae.
Finally, Taehyungs sister joins the party and she teases him just as much as their parents. You feel right at home with the Kimâs. They are warm and inviting and make you feel soâŚat peace.
âOh!â Mrs. Kim pauses, âlook at the time!â she points down at her watch that rests on her left wrist.
âItâs gotten so late, my my. Well, us old folks are heading to bed. You two should get some rest as well.â She motions towards you and Taehyung. âTaehyung can show you the room you two will be staying in.â
âRoom? As in singular?â you sputter out.
âWell, we only have one room open. One bed.â She juts her lip out innocently. âI figure you two are a couple soâŚâ
âYeah, we will be fine.â Taehyung cuts in. âGet some rest momâŚdad.â He nods towards his father.
One room? One bed? With The Kim Taehyung. Granted that yes, you have become like, friends with Tae so you are more comfortable. But to share a room? Share a bed?
You follow Tae up the stairs and down the hall to a bedroom. It has a single queen size bed in the middle of the room against the wall. You feel flustered like itâs the first time you spoke to him.
âI can sleep on the floor if you want.â Taehyung offers with a shy smile and all your worries vanish. Thatâs right, Taehyung is a gentlemen and you have nothing to worry about.
âNo, itâs fineâ you assure him, âWe are adults Tae, we can share a bed.â
Your hangover still lingers and the drive is starting to take its toll, your eyes feeling heavy as sleep invites you to visit.
âLetâs sleep.â You yawn out.
Taehyung nods his head with a smile and walks towards the bathroom, âIâll get ready for bed in here,â he motions towards the bathroom, âand you can change in here. Just let me know when youâre done.â
âAlrightyâ
You fall asleep quickly, letting your dreams take over for the night.
Winter break just started and you are supposed to go see your parents but when you found out your new friend Jungkook was going to be spending the holidays alone in his dorm you just could not let that slide.
âItâs not a big deal, y/n. Iâm used to it.â He states in a plain fashion.
âit IS a big deal JK. My parents can handle one Christmas without me, but I am afraid you cannot.â You say with a smirk.
âWhy are you doing this for me?â Jungkook is typing away on his laptop working on a last minute assignment his professor is letting him turn in late.
âBecause even though Iâve only known you for like, 4 months, youâre like my closest friend here.â
âDonât act like you have a closer friend somewhere elseâ
âWhy do you have to call me out like that?â
Jungkook snickers, click clacking away on his keyboard, âFinally, Iâm finished.â He says closing the laptop. Jungkook looks up at you.
âGo catch your flight y/n.â he says with a soft smile.
âNot happening.â You say more seriously.
Jungkook just stares at you for a long while and you stare right back. When the two of you look into one anotherâs eyes itâs never weird or awkward. You always relish in it.
âYouâre something else arenât you?â he breaks into a toothy grin. âWhat would we do anyway?â
âWe can have a slumber party? And call it BFF slumber party.â
âSounds funâ Jungkook stands from his rolling chair and sits on the edge of his bed with you.
âYou know, you might be the best friend I have ever had.â He whispers.
Christmas passes by in a flash and NYEâs is right around the corner. Your friends are going to be back for NYEâs because of all the parties that required all of your attendances.
New Yearâs eve has arrived and you sit in your dorm with Trina as the two of you get ready for the night.
âI hope Stephanie is going to be there tonightâŚâ Trina mumbles under her breath, âIf not this outfit is a complete waste.â
You giggle as you apply your red lipstick in the mirror. You get a text from Jimin that he and Jungkook are already headed to the party so you rush Trina to get ready to go.
The party is booming. There are decorations everywhere, people everywhere, and drinks everywhere. You sip on a few beers, wanting to stay at least a little sober so you remember the night, and you hope Jungkook isnât too trashed either.
Hours pass, lots of dancing goes down and more drinks go downâŚyour throat. It was all fun and games until Jimin called for your group of friends to head to a bedroom to play an innocent game of truth or dare.
You stick to Jungkookâs side as the two of you stumble up the stairs, laughing loudly and holding hands to keep each other stable.
You all sat in a circle in the room, talking and laughing until Jimin clanked a glass with a spoon like a fancy bitch to get everyoneâs attention.
âOkay first, lets start with Trina! Truth or Dare?â Jimin smirks.
âDare, obviously.â
âOkay,â Jimin thinks for a few moments, âI dare you to flash everyone your tits.â
âOh? Is that all?â Trina says as she quickly lifts her shirt. She was already braless. You and Jungkook cackle at the scene unfolding.
âOkay, HobiâŚtruth or dare?â
âDare.â He says with an excited grin.
âDare you to take 3 shots in a row.â
And the night went on like this until it was Jimins turn again,
âJungkook, truth or dare?â Jimin had an evil glint in his eye, you should of known he was up to no good.
âDare.â Jungkook says with a cocky smile.
âI dare you to kiss y/n.â
ây/n?â Taehyung shakes you a bit more, ây/n?â
âHuh?â you begin to open your eyes and take in your view. You are in a small bedroom, there are posters on the wall and a small desk next to the bedroom door. And most importantly a Kim Taehyung in front of your face.
âWhatâŚWhat time is it?â you ask, sleep still evident in your voice.
â9:00â he grins down at you. âWeâre going strawberry picking today, get dressed!â
You rub your eyes, trying to rid yourself of the sleep that crusted them but it is no use, you are still exhausted.
âI dare you to kiss y/n.â
Why? Why did you dream that memory? You shake your head trying to rid yourself of the lingering dream in your mind. That was a long time ago, time to move on.
You quickly shower and get dressed and meet Taehyung and his parents for breakfast.
âWow, smells good!â you inhale the air, while smiling sweetly to Mrs. Kim.
âDo you cook y/n?â she asks, looking eager to know.
âYeah, I do. Well, sometimes.â You laugh to yourself âMy roommate is useless in the kitchen so someone has to cook.â
âThatâs great!â Mrs. Kim exclaims, nodding approvingly to her husband. âTaehyungs last girlfriend couldnât even toast a poptart.â She rolls her eyes but then smiles at you again.
Last girlfriend? You donât recall Taehyung ever having a girlfriend in the time you have known him. Must have been a while.
âMomâŚâ Taehyung warns,
âOh alright, we arenât talking about her. What was her name again?â
âMom.â
âOkay okay.â
You awkwardly play with your fingers at their back and forth. Who was his girlfriend? Were they dating more recently? Why has the energy shifted so much in the kitchen?
âSo you two are going strawberry picking huh? Thatâll be fun. Be sure you bring back the reddest, juiciest ones you can find!â Mr. Kim chimes in.
You and Taehyung arrive at the strawberry farm a couple hours later, you two are some of the only people there.
âSmall town.â Taehyung explains.
âMore for us.â You poke your tongue out. âYou must really like strawberries Tae.â
âActually, no. Iâm tired of them.â His laughter fills your ears, you watch as he sways into your side âBut itâs still fun and we can take some cute pics here.â
âYeah, true.â You try to smile brightly but fall short. âWell Iâm glad weâre getting some because Jungkook eats all the damn strawberries at home!â Taehyung watches as you giggle and he frowns.
You spend time walking side by side, taking lots of photos, and enjoying one anotherâs company. The wonderful breeze rushes through you, making you feel alive and well.
âNo way! Trina did not do that!â Taehyung laughs so hard, shaking his whole body.
âI swear! I told her she was going to get caught but that bitch does not listen to me.â You laugh alongside him.
âAnd I swear to you, I was not about to get caught with her so me and Jungkook ran for it. I would rather fucking die.â You laugh again.
âYou donât say that type of stuff in front of Jungkook, do you?â Taehyungs tone becomes serious, surprising you.
âWhat stuff?â you tilt you head in confusion.
âYou know âwanting to dieâ bullshit. He really hates that because well, you know.â
âOh yeah, I donât say that around him, heâs real sensitive about that for some reason.â You laugh awkwardly, swinging your arms side to side as you two walk.
âWell for good reason. Right?â
âHuh?â
âItâs nothingâŚâ Taehyung releases a shaky breath. âItâs not my place to tell you.â
âIf itâs about my best friendââ
âSorry. Not my place.â Taehyung says more harshly. âLetâs just change the subject.â
Your mind begins racingâŚwhy is Jungkook so sensitive about that? What isnât he telling you?
âDonât think too much about it y/n.â Taehyung says softly. âHe will tell you eventually.â
âOhâŚâ you bow your head down, âOkayâŚâ
âWell, tell me more about you Tae.â
âwhat do you want to know?â
âletâs start with the basics! Whatâs your favorite color?â
Taehyung looks up at the sky and hums to himself, âI donât have one but today maybe itâs blue.â
âYou donât have a favorite color? Why blue today?â
âThe sky. Itâs so pretty. I wish I could find this exact shade of blue and recreate this skyâŚâ he sighs to himself, âBut then again maybe today itâs green.â He gestures towards your top. âBecause it brings out the color in your eyes.â
You pause mid walk, tilting your head up at him. âYou like green today because IâŚIâm wearing it?â
âIs that strange?â he stops walking as well, âBecause your eyesââ
âWhy not choose the color of my eyes?â you tease.
âBecause I like what wearing green does to them specifically.â He rubs your shoulder, âCome on, letâs keep going.â
You nod your head and the two of you continue your walk, he takes your hand in his and you smile to yourself. This feels like a real date.
âWhat are you most afraid of?â you feel his hand grow sweaty in your palm. âLike, for example, Jungkook doesnât like spiders orâŚâ
âBeing left.â He blurts out. âBut yeah, not a fan of spiders either.â He chuckles.
âBeing left?â
Taehyung walks towards a bench and sits down, you follow his lead taking a seat close to him. He takes a few deep breaths and lowers his head.
âImagine a parent or a significant other or even a friendâŚthey say they love you and stuffâŚbut then change their mind or something happens and they end up leaving. Thatâs what Iâm most afraid of. Being left alone.â
You bite your lip, you realize he and Jungkook have this in common. Your hand rushes to find his, you gently stroke your thumb over his golden skin. âSomeone would be absolutely crazy to abandon you, Taehyung.â
Surprising you, he scoffs.
âIâm seriousâŚyou areâŚjust amazing. Youâre sweet, funny, caring and kind and you make great art and you have great taste in moviesâŚyou also know the best pizzaâŚâ you continue to stroke his skin as you ramble, âYou have the most genuine heart, Taehyung.â
Taehyung lifts his head to face you, he looks pained.
ây/nâŚâ
âYou donât have to say anything, Iâm here for you, you know?â you scoot closer to him on the bench and Taehyung leans into you.
âYouâre too good to meâŚâ Taehyung whispers so quietly you barely hear him. âYou really think that of me?â
âOf course, I do. You make me feelâŚâ the words die on your tongue when you feel Taehyung cup your jaw with his hand.
âYou make me feelâŚ.too.â he whispers just loud enough that you hear him loud and clear.
Then Taehyung leans back, his hand dropping from your face, âI have to tell you something.â
âNo.â you cut in. Whatever it is it can wait. BecauseâŚbecause you know itâs not something that will make you happy and you donât want this weekend to be ruined. You just know.
âTell me another time?â you lean into him, your fingers intertwining with his. âPleaseâŚâ
Taehyung exhales deeply, frustration written all over his face. He turns in his seat to face you.
âSoon.â He promises.
âHa, you sound like Jungkook.â
âDo you always find a way to talk about Jungkook?â Taehyung lifts your chin with his fingers.
âW-What?â
Taehyung looks serious for a second before he cracks a smile and laughs, âIâm just teasing you.â
~~~~~
âWait, wait. So youâre telling me you ALSO love museums?!â Taehyung squeezes your hand in excitement.
âYeah, theyâre really interesting.â You smile.
âOh my god, all our friends think theyâre so boring. Well, Namjoon likes them. Anyway, why havenât we gone on a museum date? I want to take you so bad now!â His eyes are shining like a child, you canât help but adore him.
âThen letâs go sometime Tae.â
Taehyung lowers the basket heâs holding to the ground and takes your basket and sets it on the ground as well.
âI reallyâŚâ Taehyung pauses, reaching his hand to grab yours. âReally had a nice time with you today.
You look down at your joined hands and smile. âMe too, Tae Tae.â
Taehyung leans over and pecks your cheek. It makes you smile.
âWhat was that for?â you ask shyly. âThereâs no people around.â You chuckle a bit bitterly.
âJust felt like it,â his soft smile making you swoon. âShould we head back? My parents will probably be in bed by the time we make it back home.â
âSure.â
~~~~~
The house is dark and quiet when you enter through the front door. Only the sound of the ceiling fan rotating in cold, noisy circles could be heard. It was oddly calming and made the long day catch up to you.
âLetâs get ready for bed.â Tae whispers into your ear and it tickles.
The two of you head up the flight of stairs and enter the bedroom. You take turns using the bathroom to get ready for bed, once all done you make your way under the covers and slowly close your eyes.
ây/n?â
You turn over in bed to face Taehyung, your faces just inches apart.
âYes?â you whisper.
âI canât thank you enough for doing this.â The guilt in his tone doesnât go unnoticed by you, as usual. âI wish there was something more I could do for youâŚâ
âYouâre already buying me coffee.â You giggle.
âI want to do more,â Taehyung gulps âI want toâŚâ he scoots even closer to you, his hot breath fanning your face. You can smell the mint from his toothpaste and his natural scent. It fills your nostrils and you suck in a sharp breath.
âYou want to what?â you say with a shaky voice.
Taehyungs breathing begins to quicken, you can feel each rushed breath and you wonder whatâs gotten into him.
âWhat do you want to do, Tae?â you ask again.
You can see Taehyungs tongue dart out to wet his lips and you canât help but stare. His lips look so plump and delicious, you want a bite.
âIâŚI donât knowâŚâ he turns to lay on his back. âCan I tell you a secret?â he whispers.
âSure.â
âI wanted to kiss more than your cheek today.â He turns back over to his side to face you again. âIs that wrong?â
Taehyung wanted to kiss you? Like, kiss you kiss you? You feel happy, yes. But do you feel your heart racing in excitement? You donât know.
âTaeââ
âEven now, I still want toâŚkiss youâŚâ his hand brushes against the skin of your cheek and you start to feel your heart beat just a little faster. FinallyâŚ
âBut,â he pulls backs, âItâs wrong, isnât it?â
âWhy would it be wrong?â
âBecauseâŚy/nâŚI have to tell you someââ
You quickly lean over to seal his lips with yours. Usually your kisses are short and sweet and tender but this time you use more force as you press your lips over his mouth, the kiss sloppy and heated. He instantly kisses you back with fervor, your tongue prodding its way into his mouth and he obliges in seconds, his tongue playing with yours. You moan into his mouth and Taehyungs hands are all over you, they travel into your hair, down your back, grabbing your hips and rubbing your ass.
âTaeâŚâ you whine out
Taehyungs fingers play with the hem of your shorts and you push your hips into his.
âPlease.â You beg for more.
âBut waitââ
âPlease.â You repeat.
Taehyung stares at you for several long moments, thinking of what to doâŚhe wants to devour you, if he had to be honest. But is this right? But heâŚ
Then his eyes go dark, his gaze piercing.
âIâm going to taste you.â He says in voice so deep you even question that its him.
Next thing you know your shorts are pulled down along with your panties and Taehyungs mouth is an inch away from devouring you.
âGonna make you feel so good.â He groans into your heat, his tongue licking a strip from your hole to your clit. And again and again. You quietly whimper into the pillow as his tongue fucks you.
âMore Taehyung, moreâŚâ you moan, your hands gripping his hair.
Taehyung smirks up at you and inserts two fingers into your greedy cunt, he curls and scissors them inside you making you weep pathetically.
âThat feel good sweetheart?â
Then heâs diving back in, his tongue assaulting your clit until you feel the buildup of your inevitable orgasmâyou mean, it is Kim Taehyung.
He gives your clit one last good suck before you are reaching your high, pulling on his locks and moaning at a higher pitch. Fuck, that was good.
âYou sound so fucking hot when you comeâŚâ Taehyung moves back up the bed as you lay there breathless. âNext time I want you coming on myââ
Taehyung stops himself from finishing that sentence. You watch as he groans into his hands, âI mean, if you want there to be a next time.â
âOf course I do, Tae.â You flip to your side and find his lips. You give him a long kiss, tasting yourself on his tongue. âHow could I not?â
Taehyung savors your lips on his, he finds his hands in your hair again as he deepens it. He should feel like shit but somehow he feelsâŚgood. And heâs confused as hell for it.
~~~~~
The next morning comes by quickly, you are saying your goodbyes to the Kimâs with promises that you will return soon. And you secretly hope you do.
The drive back to Uni is a slow one, you and Taehyung listen to his playlist and chat every now and then while he holds your hand. You smile like an idiot the whole time.
Taehyungs phone is in your hand as you slide through the music options, youâre about to choose a song when he receives an incoming text.
Anna 10:08am
You think that will work, Taehyung? Try harder.
You slide the message up, trying to ignore it. You donât want some stalker to ruin the good mood youâre in. But you canât help but wonder what she is talking about. And why hasnât he blocked her? You donât say anything to Taehyung, he is also in a good mood and you donât want to ruin it. Heâs humming the tune from the car speakers and lifts his hand that holds yours and kisses it.
Another hour passes and you and Taehyung are in front of your apartment.
âAre you sure you donât want me to walk you up?â Taehyung questions sweetly.
âIâm sure!â you stand on your tip toes to kiss his cheek and turn around to walk away.
âOh no you donât.â Taehyung chuckles as he pulls you in for a kiss on the lips. Then another kiss and then another. âNow you can go.â He teases.
You break out in a wide grin, and tilt your head up to kiss him one last time.
You walk up the steps to your apartment, and walk towards your front door. What an amazing weekend, you think. You got to know Taehyung a lot better, you met his parents and you two shared an unforgettable nightâat least for you. Oh no. Should you have returned the favor? Instead of worrying about it you decide itâs okay, he owes you after all. You chuckle to yourself as you unlock the front door.
You step inside your apartment with a an idiotic, dopey ass smile plastered on your face.
âWhatâs with you?â Jungkook asks from the living room couch.
âOh nothing,â You sing, âJust had a really good weekend.â
âOh? So I guess meeting his parents went well?â Jungkook stands to meet you at the entrance, he takes your bag for you and sets it down.
âThat too.â You giggle.
Jungkook cocks his head to the side, âIâm serious, whatâs up with you?â he canât help but smile. You look so happy.
âNothing we just⌠we justâŚâ you bite your lip, contemplating on what to tell Jungkook.
âYou⌠just?â his smile begins to fade as realization hits him. Then his face hardens. âDid he fuck you?â Jungkookâs voice is lower than you have ever heard it.
âWhat?â you choke out.
âI asked if this asshole fucked you?â
âOkay, one: heâs not an asshole. Two: no, he did not fuck me.â
Jungkook visibly relaxes.
Telling Jungkook the truth will probably only upset him for some reason so you decide against it. You donât need his negativity right now. Finally, fucking finally, Taehyung is crossing a line with youâŚon the side where friendship is beginning to become blurred and nothing makes you more excited. You have been waiting for this, you have spent so much time with him and and⌠you need this.
âOkayâŚâ Jungkook leans down and picks up your bag and heads to your room. You watch as he swings the bedroom door open and set the bag inside.
âWanna order some food?â he calls out, walking towards you again.
âHonestly we got up pretty early this morning so I think Iâll take a quick nap. But after? If youâre willing to wait a couple hours?â
âYeah, thatâs fine. Get some rest.â He smiles, jumping back on the couch and pressing play on whatever show he was watching.
Your bed is so unbelievably soft and warm that as soon as you sink in the sheets your eyes are already closing in exhaustion. But your mind stays awakeâŚyou think about the weekend you just had with Taehyung and all the progress you have made. You like him so much, you want nothing more than for him to feel the same way. At least you think youâŚanyway. You recall his lips kissing down your body, his tongue teasing your thighs, his hands gripping your hips.
Taehyungs dark eyes as he stares up from you is without a doubt one of the sexiest things you have had the pleasure of witnessing. Waitâwhy one of? Why canât it be the sexiest thing you have ever seen? Then different images bombard your brain but youâre quick to throw them away. Only Taehyung lives in your mind rent free, god damn it. He ainât gotta pay a penny.
You think about the light, teasing kisses he left on your neckâŚyou think about his fingers and how they fucked you, god they felt so fucking good. You smile as you think about what else he could do for youâŚyour lazy smile widens at the thought.
Your eyes are still closed and images of Taehyung run wild in your mind as you start to doze off. Yes, you can fall asleep with him in your thoughts. Your body feels heavier and heavier as sleep finally takes over, you welcome Taehyung in your dreams as well. At least you hope you dream of him.
The bed creaks beneath you as Jungkook guides you further up the mattress, his body hovering your own. His hands come to slide up your arms as you shiver under his touch.
âIâm giving you goosebumps.â He says while lightly stroking your arm, feeling each bump under his fingertips. âWhat else do I do to you?â
âSo many things JungkookâŚâ you heavily breathe out, your chest is heaving at this point. The anticipation of his touch is driving you nuts.
âNeed to find out.â He simply states, his head lowering down to the crook of your neck. He breathes you in and lowers himself between your spread legs.
âCan I touch you?â
âYes, please.â You donât mean to whimper, but you do. You fucking do.
Jungkookâs slender fingers make their way skimming across your bare stomach until he reaches the hem of your panties. He lifts the band up and slaps it against your skin.
âI want these off, is that okay?â
You only nod your head.
âWords y/n. When youâre with me you use your words okay baby?â His fingers begin lowering your panties down. âLift yourself for me.â And you obey. Jungkook slides your panties down your legs and youâre left completely naked underneath him.
âGod, I can just see how wet you are.â You immediately force your legs shut, feeling embarrassed at his words.
âNot uh, I donât think so. You got this wet for me? I want to see it. Open for me, baby.â Very hesitantly you begin to move your legs apart, the blush on your face deepening.
The rest is almost a blur. You can recall his fingers spreading your folds, you whining for him to touch more of you. You can recall his mouth hovering your pussy, his tongue swirling around your clit. You can recall his fingers stretching you out and moaning out his name. Itâs what came next that is very clear in your mind. Its him kissing your lips, whispering sweet nothings into your ear and his cock sliding between your folds. The desire you feel for him is very real and he can feel that.
âPlease, Jungkook!â You gasp out, as he teases his cock at your entrance.
Jungkook slides his gorgeous cock into you inch by glorious inch. His cock twitching inside your pulsating pussy, his harsh breaths fanning your face. Jungkook slams his eyes shut, his teeth gritting in anticipation as he waits for you to give the ok. You only gasp for air as he bottoms out, his dick reaching places no one ever has before, you slowly nod your head giving him permission to fuck you into oblivion. He says he could, so youâll believe him. .
Jungkook opens an eye to look at you carefully, your face contorted in pleasure showing him how you are indeed okay to go on. Jungkookâs hand massages your hips, his touch setting your skin on fire. He begins to slowly ease out of you until just the tip remains then he slams his hips into yours. His body falls forward and he lifts your head up with his free hand and brings you closer for a wild kiss. He grinds himself into you deliciously, his hips rocking back and forth causing you to moan out for him over and over.
âPleaseâŚplease.â You pant, rolling your hips into his as you meet his desperate thrusts.
âPlease what, princess?â he breathes out heavily, âTold you that when youâre withââ He begins fucking into you faster, âWhen youâre with meâŚto use your words.â His pace is bruising, causing you to choke on the air around you.
âPlease, harder.â You manage to get out while gripping on to his wide shoulders, your finger nails digging into his soft skin.
Jungkook smirks down at you, his eyes shining with something you canât quite describe.
âHarder?â he questions, his lips coming down to suck bruises into your neck. âDeeper too?â he bites a particular spot that makes you groan.
âJustâjust need more of youâŚâ you grab his hair by the handful and yank his head back and bring his face to yours. Your lips meeting his.
His tongue slips past your lips, tongues dancing to the beat of his thrusts. His cock is buried so deep within you that you feel you are no longer a single person but now a person merged with another. You have never felt more connected.
Jungkook whines at the sight of youâyour lips apart and eyes barely open. Your head is thrown back showing Jungkook all the pretty blooming bruises on your skin.
âSo fucking pretty.â He grits out, eyes lit on fire.
Youâre barely able to respond as he thrusts into you even harder, your tits bouncing with each movement.
âGonna come soonâŚâ he says between heavy breaths, his pace becoming sloppy.
âGonna come inside me?â you cry out, your fingernails digging into his back.
âNeed you to come with me babyâ
You could of came from his cock alone, that you are sure of but when his fingers meet your sensitive clit, you are seeing stars. Heâs rubbing messy circles, easily sliding around from how wet you are, his fingers getting drenched.
Itâs almost embarrassing how quickly his fingers bring you to orgasm.
You gasp out, voice hoarse from all the moaning and screaming heâs drawn from your body. âFuuuuuucckk.â You whine, your orgasm leaving you breathless.
âIâIâm comingâŚâ he pants in your ear, his breath tickling your sensitive skin.
He fucks into you quickly before stilling his hips and shooting his cum deep within you, decorating your walls. He doesnât move. You donât move. He stays buried to the hilt, breathing heavily into the crook of your neck. You arenât much better, your breaths also harsh. You look to the nightstand to read the clock that says 4 AM. Fuck, what did you do?
You just fucked your best friend.
Panicked and out of breath, you sit up in bed. Sweat forming on your hairline and dribbling down the side of your face. Why? Why this dream of all dreams? Why this memory?
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BangHim family Christmas
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Roses from B.A.P
B.A.P Mafia AU SMUT
B.A.P as Uni students
B.A.P as your best friend
Cheating on B.A.P
B.A.P Cheating on You
Mutual Masturbation smut
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Fluffy Home Date
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Spring Day
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Eternal Moment spoilers
You know what the most amazing (mostly funny) parts of epi12? (up to ch25 that iâve read, in no chronological order)
How quickly the plot thickens. itâs really that meme of someone getting pizza only to find the house on fire. Except the theatre is on fire. And the dorm is getting repossessed.Â
Citronâs exclamation of âI can deploy the military!â
Seriously, Amadate is implied to have background checked everyone and still seem oblivious that he just made enemy of yakuza, gangster, Chikage and also middle eastern royals.
Zenâs restaurant being the secret hideout for first gen
How Kabuto tries to be discreet and even using voice changer but got found out after first talk with Shu.
Banri : *comes to the restaurant* Zen : Are you applying for part time? Banri : Heck noooo (said with the most deadpan voice imaginable) I dunno why this is hilarious for me
Kabuto : Haa? Banri : Itâs Settsu Kabuto : Just in time. Thereâs this show i want you to act in. Itâs in 6 months time. Banri : IM NOT JOINING YOU
Yuzo offering Juza a role in a show in six months time. Now im imagining Juza and Banri will ending up in one show and be like that spiderman meme
Citron : (regarding the threat to disband) maybe we can fool them by being Manzai Company Tsuzuru : Yeah, that wonât work... Hisoka : Marshmallow Company... Chikage : The name isnât the problem here
Reni and Shu providing intel due to them being higher up in theatre world. Zen providing their hideout. Kasumi and Hiro providing support as celeb/reporters. Yuzo freaking out what he can do, and Kasumi suggested he can babysit his triplets.
Hinamori triplets : Youâre going to stay here for dinner right?? Kasumi : You can stay forever!
Kasumiâs love for Sakuya and him probably willing to fight Itaru to the race for his adoption papers is adorable
 How everyone spends time after they scatter (Winter and Autumn only since Summer and Springâs chapters are after break on 25th)
Guy : bartending
Azuma : chilling with sugar mom
Homare : tea party with grandma
Hisoka : channeling the dead (and probably driving Chikage crazy)
Tasuku : solo acting
Tsumugi : tutoring
Azami : boy time with Shifuto
Sakyo : plotting revenge with Azamiâs dad
Omi : raising ex-gangster army (again, in Zenâs restaurant)
Taichi : stress relief with kungfu
Juza : working in Yuzoâs troupe
Banri : workshop and being mule to sis
No seriously, Hisoka did channel the dead. He (like everyone else tbh) thought âI wanna meet everyone againâ and August appears in his dreams claiming to be his familyâs representative and encouraging him to use his December skills for good
Weâll get yelled at together then! August said, even though heâs dead
Cut to Hisoka donning his black hoodie determined to most likely commit felony
I really canât wait to Chikageâs reaction to this nglÂ
Chikage getting a page of Itaruâs book by giving Hisoka terms and condition for staying with him
Kamekichi as Zenâs waiter
Homare being told by grandma to think of good things as they wait for the tea to be brewed (3min) and then grandma says for Homare 2.5min is enough because more and the bad things will also pop up
Homare admitting that heâs terrible in haikus when grandma said his poem was shit. I dunno, the contrast was nice compared to when heâs insisting that everyone just doesn't understand his genius. Then again, grandma also said that Homare makes better poem when heâs with company, so at least theyâre in a wavelength regarding that.
The whole sugar relationship vibe Azuma has with Asajo
Kasumi whole fanboying of SakuyaÂ
Kasumi : How about Tenma-kun? Youâre his fan, right? Hiro : Why does it get to that?? Iâm not... (proceed to say how Tenma has potential and stuffs)
Spotlight viewers : heâs a fan. def a fan Hiro : IM FUCKING NOT
Baby Sakuya visual!!Â
He dreams of his parents and cry in his sleep and Citron says if he gets nightmare again itâd be sleepover party in 101.
Before they part, everyone offers to house Sakuya, including Chikage. Makes it even funnier because Sakuya refused him and instead Hisoka asked to stay with him.
In Hisokaâs own words, Chikageâs look of shock and horror was unforgettable.Â
Sakuyaâs whole journey to find himself. How many hc got broken here?Â
Heâs not scholarship student, his aunt paid for his fees in Hana high. He chose not to go to college because to him, he can get experience and everything college can provide from everyone else in MANKAI, and he wanted to work quickly to repay his aunt for the expensive private school fees.Â
If you didnât cry when he introduced himself and asks to be considered family only to be turned down, youâre either a liar or a heartless person
Sakuyaâs whole story. Heâs tough as nail, but that makes it even more painful to read his parts. He idolized Amadate so much and turns out he destroyed his home
Amadate, to Sakuya : That fire was a good thing. Hyakka troupeâs name soared after the event got to the news. And thanks to it, someone promising ended up interested in theatre Amadate : proceeds to burn the theatre
Banriâs sis : you seem better these days Banriâs sis : itâs disgusting Banri : Why?!
Everyoneâs imagination as to what theyâd be if they hadnât joined MANKAI
Guy : still think heâs android
Azuma : still a cuddler with separation anxiety
Homare : still thinks grandma hates him (remember in Mystery he thought grandma thinks heâs useless like his watch)
Hisoka : found and might or might not be killed by Chikage
Tasuku : in God troupe and hating every second of it
Tsumugi : working office job with inferiority complex towards Tasuku
Azami : still a runaway
Sakyo : would be the one destroying the theatre and the guilt towards Yukio will haunt him for life
Omi : depressed and be alone due to his guilt towards Nachi
Taichi : quitting God troupe and theatre entirely because the guilt from his betrayal makes him unable to enjoy acting
Juza : depressed and maybe be a hikkikomori
Banri : still with no motivation towards anything whatsoever
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U N P L A N N E D, part four
Knowing what Harry wanted was a relief. It made you sleep better, even that first night after you drove home and reported back to Lexi over dinner.Â
Sure--the stakes were now higher in a sense, right? You were going through with it. Something about that felt completely surreal and still somehow impossible, but deep inside of you, buried beneath the fear and the doubt, was a tiny speck of hope. And it was decidedly apple-seed shaped.Â
When you were five or six, you insisted on pushing your dolls around in a carriage, so much so that you refused one day to go to kindergarten without them. Your mother had you all buckled in the car, your doll beside you and the toy-sized stroller folded in the trunk.Â
It had always been something you wanted, something you saw in your future--but youâd always thought that it would be in a different order. In fleeting moments, when you made your peace with that, the hope managed to fight itâs way through all of the other feelings, letting you know that it was there and real and maybe things would work out okay.Â
The reality was this: you were pregnant. Youâd decided that you were going to have the baby. Harry seemed involved enough at this stage, and frankly, you were fine enough for now to just push any other thought out of your head.Â
Where would you live? Where would he live? How often would he see the baby? Would you even have full custody or were you making a terrible assumption? Would he be on tour when you went into labor?
There were a thousand questions that tried to keep you up at night, but apparently growing a human took enough out of you that you fell asleep easily these days. And Harry had warned you it was coming--a quick text to give you a heads up.Â
310-324-9090 (8:24am): Spoke with Jeff some more last night after I got home. He thinks itâs best if we have a meeting with some of my team. Can you call me later and Iâll give you some details?
You did as he asked--stepped out on your lunch break and spoke to him in the courtyard, careful to keep your voice quiet.Â
It wasnât that people at work were nosy--it was more that a random Facebook employee getting knocked up by a famous musician was sure to be a good headline that someone would be killing to write if they got wind. So for now, you tried your best to speak in code.Â
âThey want to have a meeting. Just to talk about some logistics and privacy things and whatnot.â He made it sound so casual.
âThe logistics of the current situation?âÂ
He sounded a bit confused. âOf you being pregnant with my baby--yes.â
âThis feels like something I would need a lawyer for.â
âYou donât need a lawyer.â
âArenât you the opposing side? Isnât this going to become some weird negotiation around what I can and canât do with your--you know.â
âI donât knowâŚâ
âYour baby,â you whispered the word quietly, a hand over your mouth to be safe. âWho is mine, too, by the way.â
âY/N--this is just a meeting, okay? Thereâs a few things for you to sign--basically just saying that youâre not going to sue me or try to blackmail me.â
Glenne had mentioned that. She threw back another margarita that night in your kitchen and said youâd have to sign an NDA. Itâs just something a bunch of people sign, confidentiality, basically. Youâll be fine.
It made sense. Jeff wanted to be sure you wouldnât sell your story or try to cash in on the undoubtedly pricey offspring you were producing--thatâs what Lexi had joked about. Can you imagine how much someone would pay for his baby?Â
You reminded her that it was yours, too. She threw her head back and laughed, yeah, but his DNA would make it more expensive--like a purebred.Â
And this was the easy phase, after all--thatâs what your mom had told you on the phone when you told her youâd be keeping it. Things were still normal. You werenât showing, you had no symptoms. Other than the apple-seed growth in your uterus, everything was still completely normal. For now.Â
You agreed to meet Harry on Saturday afternoon--some office building in Westwood that felt eerily empty on the weekend. Hallways that all looked the same, meeting rooms and conference tables stared back at you.Â
Heâd met you in the lobby, offered a quick hug when you walked in from the fresh air. He took you up in an elevator, fourth floor, second room down on the left.Â
Jeff was inside with a few others, a small smile when you walked in behind Harry, clad in a graphic tee.Â
âHey,â he said, standing and rounding the table to give you a hug. âHow are you feeling?â
You could hear the guilt that laced his voice. âGood--Iâm fine.â
âIâm, uh--Iâm sorry about the other night. I was just--you know, kind of freaked.â
Harry let out a quick laugh, sarcasm threaded through his words. âWe were doing totally fine--not freaked out at all.â
Jeff rolled his eyes, sat back down and introduced you to the other faces in the room. Lola, Harryâs publicist, John, a PR guy from his label, Dave, a lawyer. His assistant, Emma, a small smile on her face when you made eye contact.Â
You turned to Harry quickly--he sat on the other side of the table beside Jeff, fumbled with the top of his water bottle. He said you didnât need a lawyer--but for some reason, he had one.
Thatâs when the anxiety kicked in--the swirling questions of what they all thought. They offered smiles when Jeff began talking and you did your best to wipe the sweat from your hands every few seconds on your pants.Â
âSo--obviously, this is big news for everyone here--uh, we wanted to have this meeting, really, to just get a few things agreed upon.â
You nodded, watched Harry for a second until he looked at you.Â
Dave spoke now--black rimmed glasses sat atop his nose. You wondered what his life was like. A lawyer for top musicians? He probably drove a Tesla, too.âWe have to have you sign something, Y/N--just saying that you wonât discuss any of this with the press. It includes no social media posting, no interviews, limited disclosure to friends and family.âÂ
Another nod--that was a given, and it seemed to be for your own protection, too. Lexi had brought it up first. What happens when people find out heâs the father?
âWe donât expect you to hide the pregnancy altogether--to be clear. But for now, the parentage needs to be confidential.â
âOkay,â you said. âBut not like, with everyone, right?â Maybe it was a dumb question. âI already told my mom.â
âNo--your mom is fine.â Harry answered the question for them, which is when you realized that you were the only one on your side of the table. They sat in a line, the five of them elbow to elbow, their team and against yours.Â
The only problem was that right now, no one was on your team.Â
âHow much did you tell her?â Daveâs head tilted like youâd said the wrong thing.
âJust a little--she knows itâs his,â your eyes went back up to Harryâs now. He held your gaze for a minute, looked over to Dave and cleared his throat.Â
âThatâs fine,â Harry said.
The look on Daveâs face told you otherwise. âWe need to keep the number of people who know to a minimum.â
âWell I certainly donât expect her to not tell her mother,â Harry retorted, anger more present in his voice than before. You shrunk in your chair, feeling incredibly isolated as they sat across from you.
âWho does know?â Jeff leaned in, hoping to ease the tension between Harry and Dave--a welcome distraction when he looked towards you.
âAside from people in this room, my mom, Lexi, Glenne--and my doctor, but, I think sheâll be fine.â
Dave started writing on the notepad in front of him. âI can draw up non-disclosures for them, too.â
Emma sipped at her water--you peered past her out the window. It was sunny--a good day for anything but this.Â
âSo--we can move to the financial aspect,â Dave put his pen down and thumbed through some papers. âI know this is always the worst part, but--has to be done.â
You looked around the room, still feeling a step behind the others, confused. You watched as Harry twisted his hands together, stared down at them on the table. It felt like no one even wanted to make eye contact with you, like you were somehow wearing a scarlet letter.Â
âThis agreement details the child support heâll pay. Monthly until the child turns eighteen. Visiting rights, partial custody if he so chooses. If you sign, it means you agree to the terms and conditions and will hereby agree to share custody, barring any legal changes, of course. Anything you donât agree to will be settled in arbitration, along with any changes to the agreements set forth here.â
He pushed a packet across the table, the paper was crisp and thick, stapled in the top left corner.Â
You looked up at him. âDo I get time to read it over?â
âOf course,â Jeff spoke quickly. âWeâll need it either way by Monday.Â
You tried not to roll your eyes. A whole two days. You swallowed, nodded, ignored the pen that Dave flipped over in his hand, apparently hoping youâd agree to sign now.Â
âWe also have this,â he said, lifting another packet of papers from the stack in front of him. âWeâd like a paternity test. This can be completed after seven weeks gestation. The previous agreements and contracts will become null and void if the paternity test proves Mr. Styles is not the father. Thatâs all detailed in here, though.â
There was a heat on your cheeks, one that felt like it threatened to bring tears. You stared down at the paper already in front of you, words like custodial and proprietary suddenly left your mouth feeling dry.
You didnât have a chance to respond, Dave slid more papers towards you, this time the pen came with them. âWe need you to sign the agreement to DNA testing for paternity confirmation and the basic non-disclosure today.â
You looked up at Harry--he watched as Dave fumbled through more papers, seeing if there was another dotted line for you to put your name on. Jeff stared at the glass of water in front of him, avoiding your gaze like you werenât his friend, someone who came to his birthday parties or texted memes to his girlfriend.
âI need a minute,â you said, voice hoarse and unsteady. You pushed back from the table, turned and headed for the door without a response from anyone in the room.Â
âYou can have time with the other documents, itâs just the paternity testing we need signed,â Daveâs voice faded when you got to the hallway, you counted the stripes on the carpet as you put more distance between you and your side of the conference table. The hallways were a maze, more rooms and tables and rolling office chairs that didnât help calm your nerves.Â
There were footsteps behind yours--Harryâs, no doubt--but you kept moving, the end of the hallway was in sight, a door to a balcony, fresh air, a moment to breathe.Â
He was right behind you when you pushed it open, the cool metal of the door was prickly on your skin, hot and flushed. You squinted in the sun, he was quiet for a moment, the door shut.Â
âMâsorry,â he said after a second. You looked down at the cars that were parked on the streets below, people on sidewalks, a breeze from the ocean. âWe have to do that--theyâd never just believe it was mine without the actual proof.â
You turned around to face him. âFeels kind of shitty, though. Theyâll think Iâm lying until I can prove that Iâm not.â
He rolled his eyes a bit. âWell people lie, Y/N! You might not be crazy but people out there are--so we have to just, I donât know, they have to take precautions.â
âThis isnât just happening to you, Harry! I know thatâs all that they care about--all that Jeff cares about right now--but this is happening to me, too! This is changing my life, too. Youâre not the only one with a career and a family and a life.â
âI know!â He said, looking up to the sky as if it were the hundredth time you said it. âI know it is--Iâm doing the best I can, okay? I need to know for sure that itâs mine, too, okay? I trust you, I do--but I have to know for sure.â
âRight--cause somehow this is my fault and it all falls on me at the end of the day, right?â
âI never said that,â he said, more hushed now.
âWell, this is on you, too. Youâre the father and if I have to take a fucking paternity test I will but--youâre the only person Iâve slept with in the last, like, year.â
His eyes went a bit wide at that--you let out an annoyed laugh and turned back to the view, wishing you were home, beneath the tree in your momâs backyard in Santa Paula. A good book and a sense of calm, something that felt all too fleeting these days.Â
âReally?â
âReally.â
You tried to ignore the smirk on his face, crossed your arms over your chest when you turned back to see him again. âSo--thereâs literally no chance itâs anyone elseâs.â
He nodded, the corner of his mouth still lifted toward the sky.Â
âWhat? What are you smiling for?â
âDunno,â he laughed a little. âJust--I kind of thought you left that night because you were seeing someone or something like that.â
âWhat? No--I havenât--I had a boyfriend a while ago but we broke up.â
âI know.â
âYou know?â
He shrugged, dropped your gaze for a moment. âWell, when I met you in the fall at that dinner--I donât know, I asked Glenne about you and she said you were kind of,â he glanced back up at you, âunavailable. Or, you were dealing with something. So I figured when you left and never called it just--had to do with him.âÂ
You thought back to that first night in October, long before the sex and the sneaking out. Sushi and drinks and butterflies when he walked in to the restaurant. You always knew that they knew him--heard his name and heard his songs on the radio. Youâd seen him from afar once, a party at Jeffâs old house, you were on your way out when he strolled in, sometime in 2017, hugging other people and shaking hands with beautiful women. You never even thought he noticed you until you found yourself drunk on his couch two years later.
You knew why Glenne said it. Youâd ended a relationship in the spring of 2018 and it took you all summer to even want to go out again. Lexi would beg and plead and apparently, a celebration in Glenneâs honor was what it took in the fall for you to finally put on a pair of heels and have a few drinks.Â
âI wasnât unavailable--I just--I donât know, her and Lexi can be protective.â
He nodded, quiet for a minute when he looked out over the hills in the distance.Â
Your break up was tough, not so much about losing him, but losing the vision you had. There were plenty of red flags--so big that even Lexi could pick up on them. But you brushed it off, pretended like it didnât matter that he was unreliable and immature. When you finally had enough, you were more upset about the fact that it threw you off course.Â
What am I supposed to do, now? Youâd asked Lexi in the living room, crying on the couch with a glass of wine in hand. How am I supposed to get married at 27 and have a baby at 29 if heâs not the one?
He wasnât--he was far from it. Lexi poured more wine and said sheâd order you a vibrator on Amazon. Heâs a fucking dickface, dude, youâll meet someone else. And fuck that timeline. Itâs bullshit.Â
Maybe it was a gust of wind or the thoughts of how terribly off track this put you, more tears in your eyes when you sighed.Â
âIâm sorry you have to sign all this shit.â
You bit at your lip, a tiny thud in your chest when his eyes met yours.Â
âSânot how it should typically be and thatâs because of me--or my job, at least.â
You nodded. He was right. If this was anyone else itâd be a lot easier. A lot less paperwork, a lot less questions.Â
âDo you want to go get dinner?â
âRight now?â
âWell,â he looked over his shoulder--Jeff was down the hall, his figure blurred through the glass. âYou probably have to sign at least the NDA if you want them to let you out of the building. But--after that.â
You took a deep breath, wishing you could ignore the guilt that sat on your shoulders. He shouldnât have spend time with you. You didnât want him to feel tied down, trapped, you didnât want to be the ball and chain that would inevitably be blamed for changing his life and ruining his career.Â
âNo, no, we donât have to, I should go home.â
âItâs Saturday,â he said. âWhat do you have to do?â
You didnât expect his question--or pushback at all, really. âI have to clean. I have to organize stuff.â
âStuff?â A smirk on his face told you he was on to you.Â
âYou donât have to take me to dinner. We donât have to pretend like weâre friends.â
He watched you for a second, his eyes scanning your face as if he didnât know what to say. He pushed his lips out in thought and then scratched at the back of his neck.Â
âAm I at least allowed to get to know you? If youâre having my baby--if weâre doing this--youâre kind of stuck with me.â
âI didnât mean it like that,â you tried to backtrack.Â
âHowever you meant it--I still want to take you to dinner.â
âFine,â you said, heat on your cheeks when he smiled, eyes crinkling by the side. âBut I have some things to sign first.â
âRight,â he nodded, a stifled laugh under his breath. He turned around and grabbed the door, gesturing for you to head back inside. âAfter you.â
**
Another burger, this time, hold the pickles. He teased you at the drive through window that youâd be keeping them in business alone for the next nine months, you parked this time near a beach north of Santa Monica.Â
âYou said I didnât need a lawyer,â you didnât look at him, focused instead on the half-eaten burger in your hands before you took another bite. âFeels like I do.â
He looked over at you and shifted in his seat uncomfortably. âI mean--I didnât want to freak you out. You donât need one. You could have someone read over the papers for you. Do you have one?â
You racked through your brain. Maybe Simone would be your best bet, you could bring them into work on Monday and let her give it a read, but, then again, there was no way Dave and Jeff would let you tell another person before the paternity test results came in.Â
You shook your head. âLexi watches a lot of Law & Order.â
He stifled a laugh, sipped from his soda and adjusted the dark sunglasses perched on his nose. âI donât think she counts, love, sorry.â
You picked up your own drink and took a swig, ignoring the fluttering in your stomach when he smiled down at you.Â
âHey, itâs alright. I can, uh, I can have Jeff find someone--not Dave--who can read them and you can meet with them, maybe. Go over it all and make sure it makes sense.â
You nodded, a feeling of gratitude swept through you. You offered a small smile of appreciation, another bite of your burger before Harry let out a laugh.Â
âSee? Mânot the enemy.â
You rolled your eyes. âDonât push it.â
âHey, I mean it,â he turned towards you now, the sleeve of french fries on his lap shifted, one fell down to the clean carpet of his car. âI know theyâre requiring the test, but, I trust you. And weâre in this together.â
You crumpled up the garbage of your dinner, tossed it in the bag that sat by your feet, suddenly too nervous to sit so close to him in the confines of his car. âLetâs take a walk,â you said, unsure of how to respond to his words. It was hard to believe him, he pulled up the hood of his sweatshirt and walked beside you towards the beach, another stark reminder of the difference between your life and his.Â
It was obvious again, when the teenager behind the ice cream window at a beach front shop begged for a photo. You took it and prayed she didnât even remember that you were with him. Hopefully the adrenaline in her system would wipe your face from her memory.Â
âThis is the most beautiful ice cream cone Iâve ever gotten,â he said, sitting on the bench of a picnic table a decent ways away from the counter where youâd ordered. He twirled it around, inspecting it from all angles when you pulled the straw of your milkshake up to your lips.Â
âYouâre acting like youâve never seen one before,â you teased, reaching for a napkin from his other hand.Â
âSâjust so perfect looking.â He reached for his phone, lifted his dessert up in front of the setting sun that sprawled over the oceanâs horizon. âWow--do you see this?â He clicked the button on his phone, his thumb successfully capturing the moment.
You rolled your eyes, took a quick peek around to make sure no one was nearby. Heâd already warned you that he couldnât stay long. Typically only 30 minutes after you take a photo with someone, otherwise people start to show up.Â
âIâm sending this to you,â he laughed. âI understand if you want it framed or just as reminder of this beautiful evening.â
He pressed a few buttons and then your screen lit up on the bench in between you.Â
He peered down at it, then brought his eyes back up to yours. A smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth before he took the first lick of his ice cream. âEver gonna save my number in your phone?â
You laughed, a bit embarrassed that a part of you had refused to do it. What if one day you woke up and he backed out? Said you were on your own and wrote you a check to never seek him out?
âYeah, I just--I dunno, it felt weird at first.â
He raised his eyebrows a bit, finally took another lick from his ice cream. âToo personal?â
You laughed, âa bit.â
âNothing quite as personal as having a baby together, if you ask me.â He took another lick and then dropped your gaze, a small smile on his face when he looked back at the sunset. âMânot going anywhere. Promise.â
**
When Aarav showed up at your desk on Monday morning, you knew youâd fucked up. When Simone showed up only ten minutes later, you knew youâd really fucked up.Â
âIâm so sorry,â you said. âI totally forgot it was tonight.â
âYou forgot our bi-weekly Monday night bitch session about work was on a Monday night? On the Monday night after we didnât hang out last week?â Simone tilted her head and narrowed her eyes at you. Aarav let out a sigh.Â
âIâve been busy, Iâve been so busy.â
âWell are we still on? Simone and I are free as birds, so--weâre waiting on you.â
You looked at your work calendar, pulled up on your screen. Your last meeting was 3pm--then you were supposed to head towards Westwood to meet Harry and Dave and Jeff and probably the other people who had been at the first meeting.Â
âYes, I can--I just, I have to cancel something else. But itâs fine. Not a big deal. Thatâs on me.â
You picked up your phone and tried to open the message discreetly. Simone pulled up her own and kept talking. âIâll make us a reservation at Diegoâs, yeah?âÂ
âSure,â Aarav said, âthatâs the place with the good guac, right?â
âRight,â she said, clicking her phone shut and bringing her eyes back to you. âBut also--can we talk tonight about how Carson told me he heard Levi mention something about talking with someone at Apple?â
Your eyes went wide. âShut up--did you actually?â
âIâll fill you in tonight,â she smiled, taking a step back from your desk and heading for the door of your office. âOver a nice, tall, frozen margarita.â
You leaned back in your chair and groaned, playfully insinuating that waiting that long would be torture. Aarav laughed and picked up a stress ball on your desk. He tossed it in the air once Simone walked away.Â
âYou alright lately?â
You looked up from your screen, a half written text to Harry was typed out.Â
Hey--any chance we can rain check the meeting tonight? I know I have to sign it but something at work
âWhat?â You looked up at him and clicked your phone to sleep. âYeah, Iâm fine.â
âYou seem distracted, or just stressed.â
âIâm fine, I promise.â
âOkay,â he said, a lilt in his voice like he didnât quite believe you.Â
You mulled it over for a second. You could tell him, you could tell both of them. They were good people and theyâd sat through many intolerable staff meetings when Carson tried his best to shit on your team as if he wasnât everyoneâs least favorite coworker.Â
You swallowed it down and looked up at him. âAll good--just, busy, really. Really hoping that thereâs some movement here, soon.â
He knew what you meant--he was the one youâd been most transparent with.Â
âI think itâs gonna happen, donât worry.â
You nodded, let out a sigh, wishing you could tell him that the apple seed in your uterus made things slightly less black and white than just getting a promotion.
And you wished you could have explained that to them that night--especially when they grilled you for not drinking. You shoveled chips and dip into your mouth like it was going out of style--only coming up for air when Simone reminded you about her news.Â
âSo do you want the scoop on Levi or what?â
âDo not get my hopes up,â you warned her. âIâm not in a good place for getting jerked around.â
Aarav laughed and sipped on his margarita. âJerk her anyway.â
âI think he had an interview.â
âNo he didnât,â you whined, worried it was either false or too good to be true. You loved Levi. He was funny and talented and he taught the three of you a lot. Plus, he didnât really care that youâd been working from home a lot more often lately.Â
But youâd been hoping heâd leave Facebook for the last eight months. Ever since he told you that heâd certainly recommend you to the higher ups as his replacement.Â
âI swear on my life. On Mark Zuckerberg, even. I heard Levi telling Dan from Tech Support about it in the cafeteria the other day.â
Instead of responding, you shoveled in another mouthful of guac, wide eyes when they looked at you for some sort of response. But what were you supposed to say? How were you to supposed to be excited for something that had long been building, moving in that direction, but was now suddenly threatened by a one night stand?
Youâd worked at Facebook longer than both Aarav and Simone. Simone came on only a few months after you, but Aarav was a whole year behind. They were also marketing geniuses, Aarav came from a top school in Chicago, Simone from the Bay Area with a degree in New Media and Internet Marketing. Your small team was responsible for digital promotions, those run online or in commercials. As the teamâs Visual Designer, you worked closely with the rest of them to bring their ideas to the screen, however that looked.
So when the Team Lead, Levi, had started making mentions about heading to a new job, he casually tried to gauge your interest over coffee in the first floor cafe.Â
But this was shitty timing. How were you supposed to take maternity leave in the first few months in a new job? Would someone fill your spot while you were gone? The questions that started to race through your mind felt overwhelming, so much so that you wished you could reach for the margarita in Aaravâs hand.Â
But you didnât. And you bit your tongue when they asked you again why you werenât drinking. You didnât tell them, though you wanted to, that the reason you had to miss work in the afternoon the next day was because you had to sign an NDA, agreeing to keep them and others in the dark about what was sure to be the most wild adventure yet.Â
And when you hugged them goodbye in the parking lot, you blinked back tears, hoping that one day, theyâd know the truth.Â
**
You sent the documents to your mom. She was far from a lawyer, but she was likely the safest option you had. Lexi tried to grab them when you left them on the counter, push some sunglasses on her face and read the biggest words she saw in a posh Transatlantic accent. Both individuals agree that any proceedings will be confidential, she giggled and pretended to rip it up, collapsing on the sofa beside you to watch Netflix before bed.Â
It didnât make much more sense to your mother, either, she sighed over FaceTime and apologized for not being able to help. That was your cue to text Harry. Is there actually someone I could meet with to go over these papers? Aside from Dave?
He set it up--claimed that Jeff found someone easily and then two days later, a woman with short blonde hair stood on your front step, Jeff in tow.Â
She sat at your small dining room table--one your mom had tucked away in the basement when you were little--the perfect spot for arts and crafts. You prayed, while your blonde-haired lawyer looked over all the words on the endless pages, that she didnât notice the paint splotches or pools of glitter that had long been stuck on the dark, stained wood.
You sat there for hours, Lexi came and left twice in the time that the three of you huddled around the papers, Jeff with a baseball cap on as he told you about why these things were important. Rita--who you learned was a connection through Harryâs record label--had already signed an NDA and promised to explain the clauses and constraints in layman's terms.Â
So you felt slightly less stupid and insecure walking back into the same conference room Tuesday afternoon, alone on your side of the table.Â
Harry was already seated when you arrived, he offered a smile and a nervous scan over your body before you sat across from him. Jeff ended whatever call heâd been on, Daveâs hand immediately extended to receive the manila folder heâd previously sent you home with.Â
Another sunny Los Angeles day smiled through the window, Harryâs assistant was nowhere to be seen, the label rep wasnât there, either. Three against one, this time.Â
You didnât admit it to them, but your hand shook a bit when you reached across the table, handed over the packet of papers that somehow felt like you were giving up freedom, giving up your say in things and like you didnât even know what youâd now lose. It was all in writing now. You were carrying this baby to term and that was the one thing that would keep Harry in your life, for better or for worse.
The only thing you took solace in was the fact that you had access to Jeff and Glenne, and maybe Rita, now, too. You could ask questions or get clarification over cups of coffee or take out.Â
So maybe that explained the calmness in your gut when you sat on top of an exam table in Doctor Westonâs office, Harry pacing nervously in front of you.Â
âCan you relax?â You asked, finally letting out the breath youâd been holding for the last few minutes.Â
Was it okay for you to say that? You still felt like you were walking on eggshells around him, unsure of what would tick him off and how to react. The truth was that you were still strangers--he was still someone you didnât know. Someone who had his own pet peeves and his own fears and anxieties. Heâd met you in the parking lot, he was already out of his car when you pulled in beside him the next week and met him after work.Â
Youâre kind of late, heâd said. A frown on his face when he used sunglasses to shield his eyes.Â
Youâd been in a meeting. You left as soon as you could. Now, he still couldnât shake the nerves after heâd listed off the things that were keeping him up at night.
âI canât relax,â he retorted, his words charged. He turned on his feet, hands in the pockets of his jacket. âI have to figure out a lot of stuff right now. And Iâm nervous, okay? This is a big day.â He motioned over to the sonogram machine, a box of purple gloves was tucked alongside it.Â
âYouâre not the one who has to have someoneâs fingers in her--you know.â
He rolled his eyes at that, let out a breathy sigh and sat in the chair against the wall. He clasped his hands together but then looked up at you. You wondered if he thought you looked stupid in the blue and white gown the nurse had left for you on the table. Youâd locked him out of the room when you changed, now he smirked up at you.Â
âCute dress.â
âShut up.â
âSânice!â
âItâs ratty and old and--not very flattering,â you plucked at the fabric with your fingers, looking back at him when he sighed again.Â
âMâsorry--I just--I had a meeting with Jeff today and we decided to push the album back.â
You were quiet, the air in the room felt stiff and cold. Goosebumps on your skin when you swallowed back the thought: it was all your fault.Â
âI--â
He cut you off before you could string any words together. âSâfine, Y/N, really. Gives me more time to sit on it and plan some music videos and talk about marketing stuff.â
You would have asked more about it. Asked about the songs or the process or anything in between, but the door opened and Dr. Weston smiled when she stepped into the white-tiled room.Â
âHello, hello, howâs mom feeling?â
The m-word got caught in your throat, color drained from your face when Harry looked between you and the doctor. âGood, right, love?â He stood and took two steps over to you, some sort of instinct in him took over, a hand on your back when he realized how frozen you were. âHeadaches, sheâs said, a funny taste in your mouth, right?â
You nodded.
Dr. Weston sat on the rolling stool and moved towards the sonogram machine, an apologetic smile for the panic sheâd caused in you. âAre the headaches helped by something over the counter? Advil? Tylenol?â
âYeah,â you said. âAdvil. Is that alright?â
âPerfectly fine. Just take the recommended dose, no more than it says on the bottle.â
You and Harry both nodded at that--as if he would remember her advice, too.Â
âAlright,â she reached for some gloves and looked up at you, eyes wide. âReady to lean back? The gel will be cold but it will give us a good look at whatâs going on in there. This will be the first of many ultrasounds.â
You did as she told, pushed your bum back on the table and let your back rest flush against it. She was right--the gel was sticky and cool and the probe that came from the machine poked at your stomach. You ignored the nervousness that pooled in your chest when you exposed your skin in the room, that last time Harry had seen you like this, it was dark and his vision was likely blurred by the alcohol.Â
âOkay,â Dr. Westonâs voice was calm, she moved along your lower stomach for a few seconds, all eyes were glued to the screen. âSo, the big dark circle there in your uterus,â she pointed at the screen and clicked something to capture it. âThatâs the lining, there, where it turns to a lighter gray.â
Harry nodded, his lips slightly parted as his arms crossed over his chest.Â
âAnd that, the tiny little thing inside of it--â she adjusted the probe again and pointed to the screen, tugging at the whole machine a bit so you could see it more easily. âThatâs your baby.â
Quiet for a second, the first time in a while that your pulse slowed and you felt alone again, even if it was just inside your head. The thoughts slowed, your breathing slowed, and Harryâs hip bumped against your arm when he looked down at you.Â
There was a small smile on his face. One that looked genuine but slightly terrified at the same time. He pointed towards the screen, âsâright there, thatâs it.â
âI see it,â you nodded.
He tilted his head to the side. âItâs more--like a pea now.â
You laughed a little, immediately bringing levity to the room. âIt wasnât going to be an apple seed forever.â
Dr. Weston smiled, rolled away from the machine when you pushed yourself up on your elbows. âDo you want to do a vaginal ultrasound? We can possibly hear the heartbeat that way--obviously less comfortable.â
Harry looked over at you, all you did was nod. She asked you to slide off the hospital shorts youâd tugged on beneath the gown. Harry twisted around to offer privacy, this time, the probe was more uncomfortable and there was a tinge of pink on your cheeks when he turned back to face you, his gaze trailed down to notice Dr. Westonâs hand under the blanket that was now splayed out on your lap.
Quiet for a second, then she smiled. âThat sound, the whooshing--thatâs the heartbeat. Thatâs the baby, again,â she pointed. âRight there.â
âHuh,â you said, once again, eyes on the screen and hands clasped over your stomach. Harry looked down at you when Dr. Weston captured the image again.Â
âSo,â Dr. Westonâs voice was quieter now, she removed the probe and discarded her gloves into the trash. âStill too soon to tell the sex. But--weâll do another one in about four weeks. If anything changes, if you have any questions, donât hesitate to reach out. You can email me on the patient portal or just call the front desk.â
âOkay.â
âI'll print these for you.â
âCan you print two copies, please?â
She nodded, another reminder of how off track things were from the plan. You ignored the weight on your shoulders, the guilt that passed through your veins when she shut the door behind her and left you alone in the room with him.Â
You sat up, the paper crumbled beneath you and Harry stood awkwardly in the center of the room.Â
âI, uh--I still havenât told my family.â
You bit at your lip, unsure. Was it because he was ashamed? Embarrassed? Angry? You didnât ask.
âI want to, I just--I havenât seen them in a bit. So. Iâm supposed to go home for a while next week.â
You nodded. âYou should go.â
âItâs supposed to be for, like, six weeks.â
âThatâs fine.â
âNo--Iâm not--I canât miss whatever happens.â
âNothingâs going to happen.â
He pulled his head back, confused by your words. âI donât think thatâs how pregnancy works.â
You stood from the table and hopped down, suddenly much shorter than you felt before, barefoot on the tile. âJust go.â
He let out a sigh. âI might for a week, but, thatâs all.â
âYou donât have to do this,â you snapped suddenly. âYou donât have to come to every appointment and act like weâre actually--I donât know, together, or something. We can still live separate lives.â
âIâm not acting like that,â he said, eyebrows pointed inwards now. âIâm just doing whatâs right. Iâm in this, too, Y/N.â
You turned around, shimmied the shorts down from your hips and held the gown in place. You grabbed for your underwear on the chair beside his, neatly folded in a pile as if your life wasnât a mess.
âI think you should do it. Tell them in person.â You pulled up the elastic band over your hips, still keeping the gown close to your body.Â
He handed you the black shorts youâd been wearing earlier, the gesture didnât match the tone of his voice. âWhy are you like this?â
âIâm not like anything,â you said, one foot in first, then the other. âI just donât want you to feel trapped in LA with me. Iâm fine.â
You dropped the gown now, holding it to your chest when you turned to reach for your bra. He averted his gaze, stared directly at the vagina poster on the wall. âRight.â
You tugged on your bra quickly, reaching for your shirt and pulling it over your head. âRight what?â
âYouâre right. Youâre fine. You donât need me,â a shrug of his shoulders. âIs that what you want me to say?â
âI donât want you to say anything. I want you to relax.â
âWell Iâm sorry that I canât,â he spoke quickly now, the anger on his face stopped you in your tracks. âBut the last thing I need is for you to act like none of this is a big deal.â
You didnât mean to do it again--you didnât feel it coming until the tears were already on your cheeks, wet and falling towards the floor. He sighed at that, steadied his own breathing and pinched at the bridge of his nose.Â
âIâm sorry,â you said quickly, words broken by the heavy breathing. âIt just happens now--I just cry on command.â
He shook his head, watching as you folded the gown neatly on the table, left it there to be discarded by the nurse. âNo--I--itâs fine. You can cry as much as you want.â
You turned to look at him, a few breaths to try to steady your pulse. He stepped forward, his arms wrap around your shoulders. You were still for a moment, unsure if you were allowed you let your arms wrap around his waist, or if it would make the crying worse. But you did, and when you did, he leaned down to kiss the top of your head.Â
âSâalright. Iâll go home for a week. Then Iâll be back.â
âOkay,â you said. âOkay.â
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Ooooh but like what if it's gray getting jealous and a teeny but insecure too when MJ mentions some of her work mates and other close guy friends w whom she hangs out and drinks and parties yk?And when he finally meets them he might not be able to get some inside jokes or be pissy on how touchy one of her guy bffs is?!And just goes like"baby am I too young for you?"đĽşmaybe some cute fluff and hot makeup sex?? ;p Sorry if this too much or straight up lame It's cool if you don't wanna concept this
Ok, first of all, I love this. Second, this is my first MJ concept and Iâm soft afđĽş
If thereâs one personality trait Grayson Dolan wouldn't normally attribute to himself, itâs that of being easily jealous. Why would he be? His life, despite itâs occasional heavy downs, is relatively picturesque in the grand scheme of things. Heâs got a loving family, an amazing career, a beautiful girlfriend, and heâs narcissistic enough to proudly say heâs a good-looking dude.
But the little green monster first starts to stir in chest when said beautiful girlfriend lays back on his chest one morning, scrolling through Instagram while the two of them laze in bed. MJ is looking through the pictures she had been tagged in at a company dinner the night before, double-tapping her phone screen occasionally and diverting his attention away from his own phone when she does.
âWhoâs that?â he asks, trying to sound as casual as possible as he eyes a certain picture with slightly narrowed eyes.
âHm?â MJ had already scrolled down to the next photo, but she goes back to the one in question. Grayson points to the guy standing next to her. âOh. Thatâs Jesse. Heâs one of my teammates.â
Grayson doesn't respond right away, his gaze focused on the way the attractive young man has his arm wrapped tightly around MJâs waist in the group photo. MJ is leaning away from him, but it still gives him a bad vibe â not from her, but from him.
âHe looks friendly.â
MJ glances up at him and slaps the other side of his bare chest with the back of her hand jokingly. âRelax, we all had to squeeze in to get the picture. Heâs just a colleague.â
âYeah, to you,â Grayson mumbles. He tosses down his phone and turns on his side so he can throw his arm over her middle, nuzzling into her hair.
MJ smiles and scratches her nails up and down his sculpted arm, his warm breath tickling her ear. Heâs not really the possessive type, too confident in himself and trustworthy in her for this to have ever been an issue in their relationship, but her work world is one entirely separate from him. She doesnât think itâs too irrational for him to be suspicious, especially since she can admit feeling a little iffy about the way Jesse had so easily sidled up to her for that photo.
She shifts her head on the pillow so sheâs facing him, kissing his lips softly but soundly. Itâs an unspoken reassurance between them, and they both let the topic go.
A few days later, theyâre in the kitchen together, a pass only she is allowed while Grayson cooks. MJ sits on the island, her feet dangling over the cabinets as Grayson stirs the vegetables heâs sautĂŠing on the stove, when her phone buzzes on the marble countertop beside her. She picks it up and chuckles, her manicured fingers typing away.
âWhatâs so funny?â Grayson asks nosily.
MJ hits âsendâ in the text response she wrote. âJesse sent a stupid meme that reminded him of this super difficult exec we have to deal with for one of our clients.â She holds up her phone so Grayson can see it, but without the further context he doesnât really see the humor in it. It causes a weird sensation to bubble in his stomach, one he canât quite place, but it definitely makes him give the veggies an extra vigorous stir that has some of them flying out of the pan on accident.
He draws the line on this guy in his head when MJ sends him a text the next afternoon while heâs in a Wakeheart meeting downtown, just a few blocks from her office.
ugh baby iâm so sorry i have to cancel our lunch date :/ jesse wants to keep working on this report we have due this afternoon and iâll look like a dick if i leave.
Grayson huffs and feels the back of his neck flush with anger. Why is Jesse controlling whether or not she can take her lunch break? She has a habit of skipping it to begin with, which Grayson canât stand and actively tries to make sure she doesnât do, so his irritation with this dude is through the roof now. His mind canât help but wander to the possibility that maybe Jesse is doing it on purpose; he knows for a fact all of her coworkers know about him, so whoâs to say heâs not trying to keep her to himself today? Before he can type out a heated response, however, MJ double-texts.
i promise Iâll make it up to you tonight. whatever you want, on me. literally and figuratively ;)
She knows him too well, can probably sense his frustration a few streets away. Grayson sighs, but his mouth lifts in a little smile, because he loves her and heâs low-key looking forward to that promise now.
Alright. Iâll be thinking about that to get me through this meeting. Pls eat tho baby, it makes me worry when you donât.
me too lol. and gonna order some kreation now, donât worry. ily
She punctuates her message with a few heart emojis, and Grayson returns the sentiment before pocketing his phone once more. His mind is far from the financial projections heâs supposed to be paying attention to, but luckily this is much more Ethanâs territory in the business than his, anyways.
Friday, he and MJ are cuddling on the couch watching a movie when out of nowhere she gasps a little and sits up from where sheâs leaning on him. âOh, I almost forgot to ask. You and E doing anything tomorrow?â
Grayson chuckles and shakes his head, amused by the suddenness of her question. He pushes a lock of her hair, damp from their shared shower, behind her ear. âNot that I know of, other than we might go to the skatepark.â
MJ grins. âWell, my boss is making us do our monthly team-building workshop at a climbing gym, if you want to tag along. I donât think youâll be able to join us during the middle of it, obviously, but afterwards it would give you the chance to meet some of the people I work with, if you want.â
He considers it. He hasnât been climbing in a while, and heâs actually been itching to get back into it. Not to mention, itâll give him a chance to keep an eye on Jesse while heâs around MJ in the skin-tight lycra she wears to work out in.
âYeah, Iâm down. Iâll ask E if he wants to come, too.â
The next day, the three of them roll up to the gym in Ethanâs Tesla. Grayson wastes no time in taking MJâs hand in his as they walk through the parking lot, just in case a certain set of eyes are watching. MJ squeezes his fingers reassuringly; sheâs not dumb, not impervious to the fact that when he kisses her goodbye once they step inside and before they go their separate ways that he had caught a glimpse of the man from the picture that put his guard up to begin with.
When he pulls back but makes no move to join Ethan on the other side of the gym, MJ shakes her head with a grin and cups his cheek softly.
âNo need to stake your claim, Neanderthal,â she says.
He looks down at her with a pout that makes her heart and her panties melt. His wide hands plant themselves on her hips and tug her a little closer to him, anyways. âAm I being obvious?â he asks.
âOnly to me,â she winks, rising on her toes to give him one more chaste kiss. âNow go with E, before Chanel gets here and I have to reverse the roles.â
Grayson laughs but does as heâs told, giving her waist a gentle squeeze before they part ways. MJâs company had rented half of the gym, which was roped off for them. He chooses the open wall closest to the one they're using, eager to keep his girlfriend as nearby as possible for the couple of hours they would be separated.
As he sits on a bench and slips on his climbing shoes, Grayson canât help but search out where Jesse is. Heâs easy to spot, thatâs for sure. Not only is he already next to MJ, chatting animatedly while she smiles and nods politely in return, but he stands out with his curly mop of hair, caramel-colored skin, and pale blue eyes. Maybe his attractiveness is part of the reason Grayson is somewhat intimidated by his obvious interest in MJ, but heâs also part of her everyday life, one he knows nothing about other than what she shares with him.
Itâs never been something that bothers him, because itâs healthy to have a life outside of a relationship, but heâs always dated â hooked up, whatever you want to call it â in his industry. There was always a mutual understanding of what work and life in general entailed with those flings, and itâs taken Jesse for him to suddenly realize he doesnât have the experience or the knowledge of how to handle his feelings with that not being the case with MJ. It makes him feel out of control, not good enough somehow.
Grayson Dolan does not like to be out of control and he most certainly does not like being below his own standards.
âWhoâs that?â
Grayson is brought out of his daze by his brotherâs voice and the hand he had clapped to his shoulder. If he were able to laugh at himself in this moment, he might have found Ethanâs question funny, since it was exactly what heâd said when he first saw Jesse, too. Ethanâs gaze is fixed on MJ and the man in question, who had placed his hand on her elbow as he talked only for MJ to duck down to âtie her shoe.â
âJesse,â is all he says, standing up to buckle his chalk belt around his waist.
âOh,â Ethan replies, nodding his head a little. âDo we like him?â
âNope.â
âCool.â
Ethan becomes another set of eyes for Grayson while they climb, giving him nudges or a little whistle every time he catches Jesse standing a little too close to MJ, or finding a reason to touch her, or to âhelpâ her as she climbs up the wall. Grayson glowers over every time, trying his best but probably failing to not to come off as the jealous boyfriend. Every once in a while MJ will catch his eyes, giving him a quick wave or a thumbs-up with a pretty smile just for him. It makes his heart settle some, only for his chest to tighten again when Jesse starts cheering for her a little too loud.
The two hours pass by a little faster as he settles into the rhythm of climbing, trying to put her touchy coworker in the back of his mind. He trusts MJ with everything in him, but he knows how men can be â ignorant either by choice or by idiocy to a womanâs obvious signals of disinterest.
âGray!â
Heâs just reached the top of the wall when his girlfriendâs voice cuts clear through the loud chatter around them. He looks down and sees her on the mat, hair pulled back in a cute high ponytail, freckled cheeks flushed from the exertion of the day, as she waves him down with that same bright smile.
He grins, excited to have her to himself once again. âOne sec!â
Once heâs made it back down the wall, he greets her with a kiss. Sheâs tied her jacket around her waist, leaving her top half covered only by a pretty green sports bra that happens to be both his favorite color and one that makes her eyes pop beautifully.
âI like this,â he says suggestively, hooking his finger in one of the straps and tugging gently.
MJ rolls her eyes and reaches up to adjust the center of the Wakeheart cap heâs got backwards over his hair. âCome on. You can meet the idiots I have to put up with every day.â
She leads him to the group, who are all standing around chatting, gulping down water, gathering keys and such as they prepare to leave. He gets introduced to them a couple at a time. Some of them he recognizes by name, such as Valentina and Jude (both of whom MJ actually likes and considers friends), MJâs intern Alessia, and Chanel, of course, who bats her eyes so obnoxiously itâs almost comical.
And then thereâs Jesse, whoâs immediately sizing Grayson up with those striking eyes as soon as they approach him standing in the corner on his phone. Grayson doesnât back down in the slightest, a smirk fixing itself on his lips when MJ leans into him and wraps her arm around his back. He drapes his own over her shoulders, pulling her that much closer to him.
âHey Jess. This is the famous boyfriend Iâve told you all about,â she introduces, patting a hand on his hard stomach and smiling up at him for a moment.
Grayson lets go of MJ long enough to extend his hand. âGrayson.â
Jesse accepts and shakes his hand politely. âJesse. MJ and I are teammates.â
âSo Iâve heard,â he says, keeping a tight smile on his face as Jesse continues to square up to him, like Grayson has posed some kind of challenge.
Jesse nods, a grin of his own popping up as he gets the idea that MJ has maybe talked about him before. Grayson wants to roll his eyes, but he stays trying to be the bigger person here.
âSo what do you do, Grayson?â Jesse asks.
Another hot flash overcomes him. Heâs heard the question often enough to know there are two ways people ask it: innocently and genuinely; or knowingly and almost maliciously, like Jesse is now, waiting for him to say the âiâ word and berate him for it passive-aggressively.
MJ tightens her arm around him some, and it calms him down enough to answer with an even tone. âI do social media.â
âThatâs just the tip of the iceberg, though,â MJ steps in for him with a grin. âHe and his brother have a whole production team under them. And they're CEOâs and part-owners of a fragrance company, Wakeheart. I think Iâve told you, whenever you compliment my perfume, that itâs Graysonâs, right?â
Sheâs incredible, really. Grayson smiles and shows off the diamonds in his teeth, which glint in the harsh artificial light. âWell, Jesse, if you like MJâs perfume so much, Iâd be glad to send you our whole collection. Maybe youâll find one thatâs right for you.â
He can see Jesseâs resolve start to waver, especially when MJ stands on her toes to kiss Graysonâs stubbled cheek. âVery generous, huh Jesse?â
Jesse clears his throat and digs his keys out of his pocket tellingly. âAh, yeah. Thanks, man, good to meet you. See you Monday, MJ.â
He brushes past the couple without another glance, and he at least has the decency to blush a little from embarrassment. MJ turns and wraps her arms around Graysonâs middle, staring up at him with big green eyes that sparkle with amusement.
âDo you think he got the picture that Iâm completely, totally, head over heels in love with you?â she asks, swaying slightly as he wraps his arms around her as well. âAnd that he has no chance in this universe whatsoever?â
âI donât know, I feel like you couldâve laid it on a little thicker. Hyped me up a bit more,â Grayson jokes, dipping down to brush her lips with his. A blonde statue glares at the pair of them when he pulls back and glances over MJâs head. âChanel is staring daggers at us. Should we make out right here so she can see how I feel the same about you?â
MJ giggles and shakes her head. âUnfortunately, nothing will faze that bitch.â She nuzzles his nose with hers affectionately, the chaste display a perfect disguise for the dirty whispers that comes out of her mouth next. âMm, my CEO boyfriend can take me home, though, and fuck me nice and hard in the shower.â
Graysonâs eyes turn a shade darker, and he bites his plump lower lip. He wants to slip his hands down to her ass, but heâs also very aware of how public they are right now. âIf we even make it to the shower,â he murmurs.
MJ scrunches her nose and raises her brow in a look of mild disgust. âGray, if you think Iâm sucking your dick after itâs been in a cup for nearly three hours, without you taking a shower, you better think again. I donât think even Chanel is down for that.â
Grayson lets out a belly laugh and releases her, taking her by the hand instead to go find Ethan. âNoted, baby. Noted.â
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February 16, 2021: Carol (2015) (Part 1)
...Harold...
Yeah, I had to do this one. Partially because I knew about this film previously, as it was kind of a smash hit when it came out in theaters. It was about as big of a deal as Blue is the Warmest Color, which...we might get there. But, yeah, Carol was already on my radar when I decided to dip into LGBT cinema.
But also...you can thank my girlfriend again. There she is (as sheâs choosing to represent herself through GIF form) below.
We love The Owl House. Anyway, I wasnât aware of the meme until we were watching a movie, and she just screamed âHAROLD THEYâRE LESBIANS!â And after doing some research on that statement...thatâs goddamn hilarious. And it all started with Carol, so the writingâs basically on the wall there.
Hereâs what I know. This movie stars Cate Blanchett...OK, thatâs it! Shall we find out more firsthand? SPOILERS AHEAD!!!
Recap
In New York City, a man enters a bar and restaurant, where he sees an old acquaintance, Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), who is having dinner with another woman, Carol Aird (Cate Blanchett). And, uh, lemme just say, weâre jumping off RIGHT away, and my girlfriend immediately starts screaming âHAROLDâ at the screen.
Anyway, Jake invites her to a party with mutual friends, and Carol and Therese end their dinner date early. As Therese looks out of the window of a car on the way to the party, she thinks backwards through time, and takes us with her. FLASHBACK
Therese wakes up one morning around Christmastime, only to see her boyfriend, Richard Semco (Jake Lacy), ready to take her to work on a bicycle though Central Park. They talk about going to Paris on vacation, an idea about which Therese seems nonchalant. Therese works at Frankenbergâs, a department store that doesnât exist. As is typical of the season in NYC, shoppers and their children flood the place. We went there on Christmas of 2019, and I grew up in the area. Trust me when I say Christmas in NYC is FUCKINâ NUTS.
Therese works at the toy counter, and thatâs when Carol arrives to get a doll for her daughter. Unfortunately, theyâre out of the doll sheâs looking for, so Therese offers a model train set to her instead, and the two hit it off basically immediately. And when I say hit it off, they HIT IT OFF. Like...the chemistry is IMMEDIATE. Maybe thatâs Cate Blanchettâs pure charisma, but Iâm just saying...they have the fastest chemistry establishment that Iâve seen yet.
But oh no! Carolâs forgotten her gloves! However, it doesnât seem like much results from that, as the work day is soon over, and Therese and Richard go to a movie and a beer with friends Phil (Nik Pajic) and Danny McElroy (John Magaro). That night, having returned home, Therese looks at Carolâs gloves. Using information obtained during the department store visit, she mails the gloves to Carol, at her gorgeous mansion.
Carol is combing her daughterâs hair, as her husband Harge Aird (Kyle Chandler) arrives home with the mail. Things seem somewhat amiss, as Carol seems extremely unhappy. She later calls her at the department store to thank her for the gloves, and offers to buy her lunch that afternoon. She agrees, and the two head to a nice restaurant.
Over the course of the meal, itâs revealed that Carol and Harge are going through a divorce (yeah, that tracks), and Thereseâs conflicted on how she feels about her relationship with Richard. Carol invites her to come over at some point, and she agrees.
Later on, while in traffic in the car of a friend, Abby Gerhard (Sarah Paulson), she seems to acknowledge potential attraction between her and Therese, although itâs not exactly set in stone. She heads to a party that evening. Meanwhile, she visits her friend Danny, an aspiring writer, who inquires about her hobby of photography, and then...kisses her...even though sheâs dating a friend. Fuckinâ OH BOY, DANNY.
Harge takes Carol home, and heâs 100% still in love with her, and sheâs just not feeling it. This may be related to the fact that she and Abby were also once a couple. Yeah. Harge is aware of this, and they were DEFINITELY a romantic couple in the past, which means...yeah, Carolâs a straight-up lesbian, it would seem. Harge says it âshouldnât be like this,â and itâs not clear whether that refers to Carolâs attraction to women, or the divorce in general. It is the 1950â˛s, after all.
OH WAIT. Forgot to mention that, didnât I? This film takes place in the 1950s, I think? Hasnât been made super clear as of yet, but the aesthetic is certainly the 1950s, without much doubt. The next day, Carol goes to pick Therese up, and meets Richard. Richard tells Therese he loves her as they depart. Therese doesnât return the sentiment. FUCKINâ OOF.
As the two drive through Lincoln Tunnel together, their dialogue is quieted, and we get some interesting close-up shots of their eyes, lips, faces. And itâs definitely meant to suggest something more physical, something without words. In other words...Haroldâs wife is starting to get the idea. Haroldâs not quite there yet, though.
Carol and Therese go to Carolâs home in New Jersey, where she meets her and 4-year old Hargeâs daughter, Rindy, who Carol obviously loves VERY much. That night, Therese plays the piano, and also shares her passion for photography with Carol. Carol shows interest in her hobby, when Harge suddenly shows up to take Lindy unexpectedly for Christmas with his family, away from her.
The argument that this results in quickly envelops Therese, as Harge confronts Carol about her presence there. The ending result, though, is that Carol is forced to let Rindy leave early with Harge. And yeah, itâs sad for her. Harge, on the other hand, is being an absolute dick. The two have a verbal and PHYSICAL argument outside, which Therese partially overhears.
As an apology for bringing Therese into this marital struggle, Carol gives her a ride to the train station, so she can make her way home that night. On the train, Therese cries. Is this because of Harge, because of Carol, because of a struggle with her own feelings? Iâm honestly not sure. And itâs a good question.
Carol seems to believe that itâs because of her, though, as she turned her away somewhat abruptly. However, she quickly tries to make up for it by calling and apologizing. Therese says that she has questions for her, and Carol is more than willing to answer them. The next day, Carol goes down to her divorce attorneyâs office, only to discover that Harge is trying to take away ALL of Carolâs custody.
And the reason for it? You guessed it! Carolâs a lesbian! Sooooooo, FUCK HARGE!!! With this otion, Carol wonât be able to see Rindy for several months, which hurts her greatly. Again, fuck Harge, heâs a dick whoâs taking away Carolâs joy and time with her daughter solely because Carol isnât attracted to him. GODDAMN, that absolutely sucks.
Meanwhile, Thereseâs struggling with her own feelings, some of which may be for Carol, and actually STRIGHT-UP asks Richard his opinions on the origins of homosexuality. He believes that it canât just happen like heterosexual love, which...I mean, 1950s, what can I tell ya, it wasnât great. He point-blank asks her if sheâs in love with a girl, and she says no, and leaves him in the street in a huff. And real talk, I feel bad...for Richard. Therese, too, but dude is genuinely in head-over-heels with Therese, and is just NOT getting the hint.
Carol and Abby go to have lunch, where Carol breaks the news. They share tenderness, as they have in the past, and Abbyâs pretty clearly out of the closet, as much as one can be in the 1950s. Also, quick aside to note that Sarah Paulson rules...and moving on.
Carol then visits Therese, and gives her new camera equipment as a kind gesture. Carol shares with her the news of the struggle with her husband, and says that sheâs going on a trip, to get away for a while. She invites Therese to come with her, quite spontaneously, and Therese equally spontaneously says yes! Fuckin OOOOOOOF to Richard, goddamn.
Also, exactly the halfway point! See you in Part 2!
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Numbers 3, 5, and 10 for the OC questions ask meme?
3) Do they have any pet peeves?
5) At what stage of life are they the happiest?
10) What is their favorite memory from their childhood?
Since you didn't specify which, I'll just answer for all of them! Going in the order of age.
Cyra:
3: She's very touchy about etiquette. Do not be rude around Cyra. Do not raise your voice or use brusque language. Do not clink your cups or be anything but perfect at the table. There's, of course, times where she's not uptight as hell. But it is few and far between. Also, she has zero patience for tardiness.
5: After she marries her wife, she retires from politics and military advising and decides to teach-- partially because her health is starting to fail her, but mostly because she wants to spend time with her wife. This is in her forties. She and her wife meet as teenagers. Talk about a long courtship. Anyways-- that period is the best part of her life. She finds it really fulfilling and feels less like she's fighting an uphill battle against bureaucracy and her body, and more like she's genuinely doing well.
10: Her mom's dinner parties were always very special parts of Cyra's life because she loved to play at being grown up. One particular one for one of her father's promotions when she was eight or so had a friend of her father's who would later become her C.O. talking philosophy with her-- and being taken seriously by an adult who didn't condescend to her or pity her the way her parents did was incredibly important to her. She held onto that for a long time.
Atro:
3: Atro has a very personal pet peeve about personal space and being touched, and will push people away. Don't get in a two foot radius of her without asking, she will use force. Additionally, do not move her things. Everything has a place. Her tools all go somewhere even if it doesn't make sense to you. She is simply built diffterent!
5: Atro's life is probably happiest in her mid thirties, when her kids are past the toddler stage and she can start teaching them and work independently again, without the shadow of, y'know, the Empire hanging over everyone anymore and the many, many people who were out to get her around anymore. Sure, she's still got issues, but at heart, Atro is a teacher, and her twins are good learners-- and getting to work on her real passion as a mechanic instead of feeling pressured to be part of the effort to protect the galaxy is a great thing for her. She didn't have to build and fix ships and weapons anymore and got to focus on designing prosthetics and mobility aids. It was a really fulfilling time for her and the first time she ever really felt like she was home since she was very, very little.
10: When she was very little and she lived with her parents on Murninkam, her dad used to walk her to the nearest port, Laaskrik, every few months or so. He always made a point of buying her something special to take back with her. Pretty little beaded bracelets, sometimes toys. She probably didn't realize it at the time but it was often at the cost of any of his own spending money. She doesn't have any of the little treasures left anymore, but she fondly remembers it.
Tyche:
3: Tyche has a serious issue with two things. People who she too easily can get the slip on are an immediate dislike, and god forbid you chew in her vicinity.
5: The happiest part of Tyche's life is by far, the part of her life where she has retired from being an intelligence officer, her kids are adults, and it's just her and her ship and her husband joyriding around the galaxy. She feels like she never got to really see places when she was young because she was so busy being, well, Like That (read: a paid assassin and then intelligence officer for the Rebellion).
10: Her happiest childhood memory is her and her older sister picking berries when they were little, gorging themselves on those stupid sweet things and laying out in the snow watching the ships in the distance pass through the system and hoping that one day they'd be on one of them.
Enlil (he/they):
3: Reckless self endangerment and ignoring your own personal needs is a one way ticket to the time out corner with them. He will sit you down if they must.
5: The happiest part of their life in terms of fulfillment is probably just after the Empire falls (so, like, his early 30s), when he and his wife Tyche spent every moment with rescue operations and relief. They were a huge part of the reform in the New Republic's handling of relief and healthcare reform post-Empire, and genuinely loved the work because everything he does he does for other people.
10: His happiest childhood memory is he, and his mothers (they have lesbian moms) going on their first camping trip as a family. He grew up on Miko, where one of his mothers was relatively high ranked in bureaucracy, and it is a very humid, tropical planet, and sure, it was sticky and sweaty and gross, but have you ever jumped into a creek in the most nasty humid summer ever? That's cemented in their memory as the happiest moment. His mum catching him in her arms, as they jumped off the swing.
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So, I have only managed to watch One (1) episode of Peaky Blinders so far (I'm working on it!!! I'm just having trouble sitting down and watching, you know how it is-- but also don't worry about spoilers!) SO: For that historical ask meme, for Thomas Shelby and your SI Aubrey: đŠ(I love Aubrey's fashion and I want to see more please), đ° , and đĽ please!!!
i absolutely know how it is, especially when the episodes are about an hour in length!! it took me almost a whole year to finally get caught up on pb so you are totally okay in my book đ
đŠ: How does your S/I dress? (Include reference pictures if you want!) How about your F/O?
I'd love to include reference pictures but that is so much energy fbjsndj basically aubrey originally started out wearing a plain dark sweater (normally turtleneck), suspenders, and trousers everyday, which is very much not the norm for an afab person in 1919 into the 20s. so you'd see them in stuff like this almost all of the time.
further on in the series as they work for the blinders, they amass more money and are able to afford more clothes. and as time progresses, aubrey transitions into a much more masculine lifestyle; tailored suits are weaved into their wardrobe but they still have to be able to move around.
they have a schedule with their clothes, wearing nice suits certain days and then comfortably working in a (usually funky) sweater / sweater vest over their button up and the sleeves rolled to the elbows, pleated pants and work boots the other days, with the exception of parties where they'd be seen wearing a really nice dinner suit as often as they would be in an expensive gown - most likely bought by tommy.
thomas is the epitome of middle-class working man wardrobe, and watching his clothes get progressively more stylish and sleek as he moves up the social ladder in the series is a treat. his growth is reflected in how he dresses and he knows what he likes so he never strays from it. in comparison to aubrey who is considered a bit more out there in how they dress, thomas is pretty mainstream. :)
đ°ď¸: How did you and your F/O meet? How long did it take for you to get together after you met?
aubrey was friends with john - they had met in a hospital during the last years of the war!! they come into contact with thomas through john when they visit birmingham to help deliver goods from their family brewery. they meet face to face at the reopening of the garrison, and thomas finally invites aubrey to officially meet him in his office after hearing from john that they'd stitch wounds for some of the boys behind this back. they offer to work under the table as a back alley nurse so the boys could avoid the hospital as long as they gave them some sort of money for their work, and aubrey is unfortunately immediately smitten; i say unfortunately mainly because grace has shown back up at this point.
aubrey spends the next several years pining. through tommy's marriage, through his wife's death, through tatiyana. tommy and aubrey become close for lack of a better term as they try to befriend him for real, like a genuine friendship, and because john trusts them and arthur trusts them and polly trusts them and they've never done them any wrong, he lets them. :)
at a certain point he does offer them marriage but it's mainly pushed off as just for money and all that jazz but what's really happening is that thomas is slowly realizing he's lonely and he does genuinely like aubrey's presence. everyone around him likes their presence. why not maintain social status by taking a new wife (genderneutral) and fill up that empty house with their paintings?? haha absolutely no ulterior motives here
đĽ: What kinds of gifts has your F/O given you? What kinds of gifts have you given them?
thomas spoils people with gifts but not like....all the time, you know? he does nice things for people because he can and he probably would drop money on anyone at all if he loved them enough and it didn't either a) put them in harm's way or b) get in the way of business.
so like nice jewelry, expensive new art supplies, necessary items for the small clinic he's bought them. but also sweeter stuff like putting new statues in their home when aubrey points out that the walls and corners are bare. buying them a piano because they used to play but haven't since their old home was destroyed in a property fire. books that aren't philosophy or the boring stuff tommy normally reads because aubrey is more a fan of the silly romance novels and horror stories that have come out recently on top of their neverending hunger for knowledge of the natural kind. he knows they never had much to begin with so he makes up for it himself.
aubrey prefers to make gifts for the people they love, and they feel kind of silly when they only ever present thomas with a new short story or painting or even just to show him a messy charcoal doodle, but the truth is he appreciates those gifts more than if they were to buy him a new pocketwatch if his breaks or take him out to dinner because he loves seeing the creative things his partner can do, how intelligent they are. they have definitely kept note of what kinds of themes he likes more and what his favourite foods and drinks are, what his favourite color is. they know he likes horses so they draw him horses. they haven't found anything that tommy particularly wants more than anything in the world because for one thing he won't talk about anything on his mind and two he can buy whatever he wants regardless.
they both have simultaneous plans to surprise buy the other a horse at some point. disgusting little losers.
TL;DR - im very emo
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You Bring the Moon and Stars to Me (Part Two) - Tyson Jost
Synopsis:Â A Soulmate!AU where your soulmark only appears once you fall in love with your soulmate
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Part One
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September 2017 - Denver, COÂ
NHLers + 1 Tucker: heard you got a job in Denver Tucker: you know who else got a job there Y/N: what are you going on about Brock: tyson jost plays for the avs Brock: you should catch a game when the szn starts Y/N: he barely knows who i am Tucker: he thinks youre cute *Brock emphasized the message* Y/N: that was months ago Brock: whats the worst that can happen Y/N: hes literally a pro athlete Tucker: im a pro athlete and I still talk to you
You set your phone back onto the patio table, changing it out for your margarita. You were sitting on your new best friend and coworker, Caitlynâs, back deck enjoying margaritas in the early Denver fall when she said a name you hadnât heard in months.
âSo, when were you going to tell me you know Tyson Jost?âÂ
You nearly spit out the alcoholic beverage, choking as it goes down the wrong pipe. âUh, because I donât? He played hockey where I got my undergrad, not a big deal.â
âThen how come Iâm scrolling on Instagram, and Tyson Jost shared to his IG story a picture that you, my friend, are in?â She pushes her phone across the table to you and you look at the picture. Sure enough, itâs a picture Brock had shared to his story, that Tyson had reshared, from the 2017 senior banquet. Youâre standing between Brock and Tucker in the back of the photo, barely seen as you were tucked in a large group of hockey players. You werenât even tagged and yet, somehow Caitlyn had been able to pinpoint you, with none other than Tyson Jost standing right in front of you.
âIâve had maybe three conversations with him? He only played the one year there and I wasnât tutoring him.â You shrug, not getting what the huge deal was.
âYou were a tutor?â
âYeah, for athletes, but towards the end I was mainly tutoring the hockey team. Thatâs why Iâm in that picture, I was pretty close to a few of the guys. That was their senior banquet my senior year and I went as one guyâs date, and no, it wasnât with Tyson or Brock. It was with a guy named Tucker, he plays for the Jets actually.â
 Caitlyn asks a few more questions about your college life before the sun starts to set, and the hockey conversation gets dropped.
âTrust me, Iâm not âimmersedâ into the NHL community or whatever. I just have a few friends in the league that I donât even talk to that much besides sending memes in a group chat.â You say closing out the topic, choosing to move onto something else.
âAnyways, tell me more about Jack! How come I havenât met your soulmate yet, huh?â You ask giddly. Soulmates were one of your favorite things to talk about, mainly because you were a hopeless romantic at heart; always fantasizing about the day youâd meet yours and listening to other people share their stories about it.
âWell we met in March when we were at a tech conference while he was still going to school, but I had already graduated and moved here. He still has another year before he graduates and he plans on coming out once he does, depending on if he can get a job in the area.â
âDo you think heâll move to Denver?â
âI think so, he loved it here when he came and visited over the summer. He loved this house, and he loves the outdoors. I donât really want to leave, either. I mean, Denverâs my home.â She says, smiling at the thought of her current surroundings. Â
Hearing others talk about their soulmates kind of made you envious, but you were happy for your friend. Watching her face light up as she talked about Jack was something you only wished for and couldnât wait to experience for yourself.
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Two days later, youâre back over at her place for your weekly Taco Tuesdayâs - a tradition the two of you had started not too long after you met at your job a few months back. You hop out of your SUV, noticing the moving truck next to your friendâs house, and definitely not missing the large group of burly men unpacking it.
Walking into the house you shout, making your appearance known. Entering the kitchen you set the grocery bag on the counter. âDid you see that people are moving in across the street? Looks like itâs a group of guys.â
Caitlyn shrugs before continuing, âTook âem long enough to sell the house. That house was up for sale when I moved here in June.â She starts walking around the island, back towards the front of the house to further inspect the new neighbors, you close behind. A few of them have their shirts off, even in the brisk fall Denver air, and even with the distance, the both of you can tell thereâs some serious man-candy going on across the street.
The both of you retreat back to the kitchen, getting ready to make your weekly tacos, catching up on work, friends, drama, and what had happened on this weekâs episode of Greyâs Anatomy. As Caitlyn was finishing up the taco meat, you went to get beers from the fridge in the garage when you heard a voice other than your friendsâ in the kitchen on your way back.
Walking into the room youâre shell shocked at the group of men in front of you. No, scratch that. Shocked at one particular man in front of you. Your jaw drops as none other than Tyson Jost looks right back at you.
He marveled at the sight of you, ây/n y/l/n?â
âIn the fleshâ You laugh lighty.
âYou live here?â He inquired, with a hint of shyness in his voice.
âNo, Caitlyn lives here, but I live in the areaâ you respond pointing over to the blonde standing in between the two of you. You look around at the rest of the guys, remembering that itâs not just the two of you standing in your friends kitchen, having what seems like a reunion of sorts.
A deep cough comes from next to you, pulling you out of your confused, yet awe-struck state. âHey, uh, Iâm JT,â comes from the burly redhead standing a few feet away from you, âThis is Alexander, Nate, and then Tyson, who I guess you already know?â He points to everyone as he says their names, a hint of question in his tone when he goes over Tysonâs name.Â
At this, Tyson jumps in, âShe went to North Dakota, too. She knew the hockey team.â
âOh?â JT asks, eyebrows raising towards his hairline in question.
âUh, yeah, I was one of the tutors.â You explain briefly.
âYou still talk to any of them?â Tyson asks, centering the conversation around you rather than the relationship between the two of you.
âI talk to Brock every now and then, and Iâm still pretty close with Tucker.â You answer, not wanting to give too many details about your friendships with other NHLers. Tyson nods his head at you, before JT speaks up once again, steering back to the original reason of the conversation.
The boys had stopped by because they saw the open garage and needed a pair of scissors. Something you assumed a group of guys would have when moving into a new house. As the conversation came to a halt, and the boys started to leave, wanting to let you guys get back to your dinner, Tyson stops on the front porch to continue talking to you.Â
âSo, you ended up in Denver, eh?â He asks, shoving his hands into his short pockets.
âI did, and I like it a lot so far. I got offered a job as a project manager for a company that has their corporate offices here. Couldn't pass up the opportunity to move to a new city.â As you finish talking, you realize you had started rambling a little bit, a slight blush rising to your cheeks.
Tyson smiles widely, noticing the joy and passion in your voice. A voice in the distance calling out for Tyson breaks the moment you two are having. âI should probably get back, but, uhm, if you ever want to catch up or anything donât hesitate to text me or something.â
âUh, yeah, for sure. Iâll let you get back to moving.â You exclaim with a hint of nervousness. You werenât sure if you should hug him goodbye, but you were a big hugger, so you awkwardly go in for a hug, to which Tyson happily consumes. The two of you go your separate ways as Tyson jogs across the street back to his house.Â
Walking back into Caitlynâs kitchen, youâre snapped back to reality by the look on your friends face. Dropping your shoulders, you groan, âWhat?â
âI donât know Tyson Jost, she says. We just went to college together, she says,â she mocks in a high-pitched tone. âThat interaction had way too much something in it for you two to have just been acquaintances or whatever you were.â
 âI promise you I barely know him. I just always thought he was cute like everyone else did and the guys loved to make fun of me for it. Heâs also four years younger than me.â You reveal embarrassingly, a small smile coming to your face thinking back on some of the memories you had. âLike, my senior year, they made me show up to a jersey party at the hockey house wearing his jersey. I think I was the only one at the whole party even wearing something NoDak related, too. It was just dumb, little stuff.âÂ
âAw, thatâs kind of cute.â Caitlyn gushes, taking a sip from her beer. The two of you start to make your tacos, and sit in a comfortable silence while eating.
Itâs halfway through dinner you realize you donât even have Tysonâs phone number, contemplating on whether or not you want to text him. âShould I text him?â You ask. âI barely know him and now heâs an up-and-coming professional athlete.â
âYouâre both new to the city, so I donât see the harm in it?â Your friend reasons.
You nod in agreement, trying to figure out how youâre even going to get his phone number. Picking up your phone, you go to text Tucker.
Y/N: would you happen to have tyson josts number :-) Tucker: thought you didnt want it Y/N: yeah funny story actually Y/N: i guess he lives across the street from my coworker now Tucker: ur kidding Y/N: i wish i was Tucker: i knew you two would somehow find each other Y/N: whatever
Tucker ends up texting you Tysonâs phone number a little bit later, and after a lot of typing and retyping you finally settle on a simple âheyâ with a simple smiley face, letting him know itâs you.
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Once you had sent the first initial text to Tyson a few days ago, it seemed like the two of you had been friends all along. Conversation flowed easily between the two of you, only texting one another when you really had the time to.Â
Part of you was nervous that the two of you had really never hung out, apart from those few occasions back at school, but even then it was never just the two of you. You had contemplated asking Caitlyn to come over in case it got awkward. In the end, you didnât let your nerves get the best of you and you went through with going over to his house to meet up with him.
Knocking on the front door, you twist your hands together in anticipation.Â
The large wooden door swings open to reveal a very smiling Tyson, âHey!â He moves to the side to let you in but as you pass him he opens his arm signaling for a hug.Â
You wrap one arm around him, half leaning into his side for a side hug as you greet him in return. âHow are you?â
âIâm doing great, development camp just ended. I got the letter saying I made the opening day roster, so still trying to get used to that.â He answers with a small laugh. His hands are resting in his front hoodie pocket, and you notice how nice his posture is. You look over him, also noting that his legs look much thicker than you remember and his chest is much broader, even under the expanse of his hoodie.
âThatâs greatâ You compliment, feet planted to the ground once you slip your shoes off. The two of you are still standing in the foyer of his home. The air around the two of you almost makes it feel like one of those âwe met online and weâre now meeting each other for the first timeâ moments.Â
Tyson starts walking, leading the two of you to his kitchen before asking if you want anything to drink.
âWater would be awesome.â You answer, moving to take a seat on one of the barstools at the kitchen island.
Tyson closes the fridge, handing you a water bottle. âSo how long have you been in Denver?â
âSince June, so three months?â You say, counting on your fingers. âI got the job not too long after I graduated but I went on vacation with some friends before moving. What about you?âÂ
âI actually came down in April after the UND season ended, but only for a few games. I just got back, like, two weeks ago.â He starts, leaning his elbows down against the counter in front of you. âI was in a hotel until you saw us moving in the other day, actually.â
âWhyâs that?â You ask, knitting your eyebrows in confusion.
âSo like, the way it works is that you have to make the team during development camp and if you donât youâll go back to wherever you were playing before. I already lost my NCAA eligibility when I left, so if I didnât make the team I wouldâve gone down to San Antonio where our AHL team is.â Tyson explains, hands moving around in the air as he speaks.
You nod your head as he speaks, starting to understand the process of how one makes the NHL. âWell, I think youâll love it here. Iâve only been here for a few months and I canât stop thinking about how perfect this place is.â You gush.
âYeah, Iâm really excited for the season. The guys are all really nice and welcoming already.â He muses. His eyes crinkle a little bit, a sure sign of happiness as he smiles.
You smile in response, âFrom what I remember back at school, you were pretty good, too.âÂ
A small blush rises on his tan cheeks and the tips of his ears. He pushes a hand through the curls on the top of his head with a shrug. âYou majored in marketing?â Tyson asks, changing the subject. He was never one to talk about himself too much, even with all of his accomplishments.
âI did!â you exclaim, surprised he even remembered that about you. âIâm a project manager, so I basically manage a few different projects at a time at a marketing firm. I like it a lot so far. Thatâs how I know Caitlyn, the girl across the street.â You point in her general direction, gesturing to the house across the street.
âWhat part of the city do you live in?â He asks curiously. He stands up straight again, leaving his hands resting on the counter.Â
âOver in Westwood, in a townhouse.â You answer, once again stunned at his ability to remember small details from previous conversations. âItâs just southwest of downtown and like, 20 minutes from here.â
âI haven't really gotten the chance to really explore the area too much, so I have no idea where that is.â He laughs.Â
You laugh along with him, âWe can always figure it out together if you want, because I havenât done too much either.â You freeze up slightly at your request, not really knowing where your bravery came from.Â
âI think Iâll take you up on that offer,â He agrees. âBeing around a bunch of hockey players all the time can be a little much. Besides, itâs nice to have familiar faces around, eh?â He quirks his eyebrow at you.
âFor sure.â You agree, taking another sip from your water. âYou have any other plans for the day?â
âOther than this, no.â
âI was thinking,â you start, âwe could order food or something? I can start showing you the best food places around.âÂ
âYeah, Iâm actually getting kinda hungry. Whatâre you thinking?â He asks, making a show to rub at his belly.
âI found a really good ramen place a few weeks ago that I really liked if youâre down to try that?â You suggest, pulling your phone out planning to pull up the menu for the two of you.
âSure, Iâm down to try anything.âÂ
You stand up from where you were sitting to move over to him, placing your phone on the counter so both you and Tyson can look at the screen. He moves closer to you, shoulders now touching as you both look down at the phone in front of you quietly. Heâs comfortable enough to scroll on the website on his own, even with the newness of your friendship.Â
As you move to fully stand straight up next to him, the brush of the side of your upper arm against his sends a sort of static through your body. You shrug your arm, moving a few inches away from the man next to you.
âDo you know what you want? I can call and place the order.â You suggest, gesturing towards your phone. He pushes the phone over to you, telling you what he wants before saying heâll venmo you for his part.Â
A little while later, once youâve driven to downtown Denver and back, you have ramen in front of you as the two of you sit out on the back deck trying to enjoy the last of the warm weather.
The two of you sit across from one another eating in the quiet when JT walks out. âYou guys got food and didnât ask me if I wanted any? Iâm hurt.â
Your eyes gaze between him and to Tyson, before Tyson speaks up, âNot my problem you werenât around when we ordered it.âÂ
You chuckle lightly at the interaction in front of you as JT rolls his eyes looking for a response. Instead of verbally responding, he walks over to take a seat next to his roommate, giving him a shove as he passes by him.
âSo, y/n, have you found your soulmate yet?â
âBro, what is with you and your need to ask every single person you know that?â Tyson groans, dropping his fork into his bowl.
âWhat, itâs fascinating!â He exclaims, leaning back into his seat.
âYeah, because you basically already know who yours is.â
âYou already have a soulmate?â You ask, swallowing the bit of noodles in your mouth.
âTechnically, no,â He starts, dragging out the ânoâ. âBut Iâm convinced I know who it actually is.â
âHe met this girl over the summer and felt some âconnectionâ to her or whatever.â Tyson says, doing finger quotations around connection.Â
âShut up,â JT groans. âI swear the world stopped when we made eye contact and then we talked and I was just blown away.â
You look at him as he talks, but you notice Tyson next to him, mouthing the words JT is speaking. You giggle a little, causing Tyson to smile.
âI think thatâs great, youâll have to keep me updated on it all.â You say with a smile on your face. Tyson and JT continue to bicker like the best friends you're starting to see they are, as you sit and continue eating your ramen. The way Tyson easily chirps him and laughs makes your stomach do tiny little flips.Â
January 2018 - Pepsi Center, Denver, COÂ
âHave I ever told you that youâre the best friend ever?â Caitlyn exclaims with glee.
You laugh loudly, holding open the door to the Pepsi Center for your friend to walk through. âYou mean have you ever told me that you love that Iâm friends with NHL players so I can get good tickets? Once or twice.â
The Winnipeg Jets were in town, meaning Tucker would be playing Tyson for the first time at the NHL level. Tucker had let you know a few weeks ago that he would be in town briefly to play the Avs, and what he didnât know was that Tyson had also told you the other day about the game. Tucker offered to get you and a friend tickets to the game, which you happily took.
Now, the both of you are walking around on the concourse level, looking for a good place to stop and get drinks before puck drop.
Caitlyn turns to you after you both get your drinks, âDoes Tucker know that youâre talking to Tyson?â
âNo, Iâd thought Iâd let him figure it out on his own. I mean, he was one of the guys that always pushed us two to get to know each other so I don't want to make a big deal out of nothing yet.â You shrug.
âDidnât you say weâre all getting brunch tomorrow though? Wonât he know then?â
âHe knows, yeah, but he doesnât know that I know Tyson will be there. Just a little payback for all the pranks he pulled back in college.â
You guys finally locate your seats in the lower bowl, drifting your conversation to the game itself. You knew Caitlyn was a big hockey fan, her being from Michigan and all, so you were happy you finally got to see her in her element.
The Avs scoot by with an overtime win, not seeing too much action from either Tyson or Tucker on the official score sheet. As you guys exit the arena, you shoot a text to both Tyson and Tucker individually, letting them know they played good games.
The next morning both you and Caitlyn are running a little behind getting to brunch, catching an odd amount of Denver traffic on the way to the chosen restaurant.
Walking through the glass doors of the restaurant, you wipe your snow covered feet off on the mat before looking up trying to either spot the mop of curls atop Tysonâs head or Tuckerâs broad shoulders.
You catch Tysonâs eyes before Tucker spots you, giving him a small wave and smile before you and Caitlyn make your way over to their table. Tyson stands to give you a hug before Tucker can and when you pull away, you see a look of confusion on Tuckerâs face. You move to give him a tight hug, letting him know how much youâve missed having him around.
Once Caitlyn introduces herself to Tucker, the two of you take your seats across from them in the booth.
âI feel like the two of you are all grown up! My two not-so-little NHLers,â You squeal jokingly. Tyson laughs with a slight blush at this, while Tucker, whoâs across from you, rolls his eyes.
âNo no no, weâre not doing that.â Tucker laughs. âYou can see how weâre doing with one google search. Howâre you? Howâs work?âÂ
âVery good!â You exclaim, âCaitlyn and I have this really innovative project coming up that weâre super excited for.â
âThe one with Finish Line?â Tyson jumps in, taking a sip of his coffee.
âYeah that one!â Caitlyn answers. You can tell sheâs about to explain it further with the way she leans forward over the table.
Tucker cuts her off before she can continue to explain it, âWhat the fuck? How did you know that?âÂ
âShe was telling me the other day about it when I was at her place.â Tyson answers quickly.
âYou were at her place?â Tucker asks, growing even more confused.
âYeah, he was helping me with my new desk. Caitlyn was out of town so she couldnât help.â You answer without hesitation.
âOh! You got it set up?â Caitlyn asks the two of you. âYouâll have to send me a picture when you get home.â The way Caitlyn jumps into the conversation doesnât help Tuckerâs confusion one bit as he stares at the three of you blankly,
âSo youâre telling me the two of you, like, hang out?â Tucker asks, pointing between the two of you.Â
âMhhm,â you hum with a tight-lipped smile. âNot too often, though.â Before Tucker can muster up a response the waitress appears to take your breakfast orders.
âWeâve only really hung out a few times since we reconnected a few months ago,â You continue once the waitress walks away. âLike, maybe two or three times?â You look at Tyson for confirmation to which he nods his head with a quick âyepâ.
âSo, you actually ended up texting him?â Tucker asks you.
âUh, yeah? Why wouldnât I have?â
âYou literally avoided him all of spring semester.â Tucker states. Realization of what heâs talking about hits you and you sink back into the cushioned booth, your stomach tightening up with nerves.
Tyson, who looked like he was just checking something on his phone, whips his head up to look at his old teammate next to him.
âI did not,â You stutter, eyes shooting daggers at the Jets player across from you. âHe drove me home from the bar once and then I didnât see him again until a few months ago.â
âAnd you guys hooked up and then we never saw you in the same room again.â He says casually, reaching for his glass of water and bringing it to his lips. You choke on your coffee at his remark, going into a fit of coughing once you set your mug back down in front of you.
âDude,â Tyson warns roughly and slaps at Tuckerâs chest.
âWhat? No one knew where the two of you went and you wouldnât really say anything about it when we all asked!â
âYou told everyone we hooked up?â You ask, staring blankly at Tyson in disbelief.
âI literally told the whole team that some asshole spilled his drink on her and drove her home and then ended up going home right after instead of back to the bar.â Tyson says through gritted teeth. His stern gaze turns from Tucker towards your face, eyes turning soft when he sees your mouth slightly agape.
âI swear I never said anything happened between the two of us.â He promises to you, eyes locked on yours. Your eyes stay focused on him for a while longer. The breath you didnât mean to hold in is let out a huff of air once you see the sincerity behind his eyes.
âTucker, that was literally just a coincidence that we never saw each other, and besides, Tyson told me he left school to come down to Denver right after the banquet.â You say, turning your attention back to him.
âOkay, sorry about the assumption.â Tucker apologizes, moreso to you than to Tyson. A smirk plays at his lips and you know exactly where heâs taking this conversation. Before youâre able to derail him and switch the topic to anything else he opens his mouth once again. âEveryone knew you guys were attracted to one another so it wasnât a stretch to think.â
Your previous embarrassment comes back full force with your cheeks heating up. You pick up your coffee mug once again taking a sip, this time to hopefully hide the pink tint on the apples of your cheeks. You take notice at how Tyson doesnât move to discount Tuckerâs comment this time and especially notice the tips of his ears turning pink.
Itâs almost like youâre saved by the bell as the waitress walks up the table, arms full of your food. The rest of your brunch is spent catching up and telling Caitlyn all about what it was like at UND, while she shared stories about herself as well as her soulmate.
All throughout brunch, you couldnât shake the feeling of the pull you felt towards the man that was sitting kitty-corner to you. Even as you and Caitlyn parted ways from the guys once you left, you swore you felt a part of yourself walk away with them. It may have been a feeling you couldnât shake, but you still chose to ignore it as the two of you walked back to the parking garage Caitlynâs car was located.
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