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Day 4: Travel

Choices Red Carpet Diaries Appreciation Week

(Seth Levine x MC*Jessica Clarke) in a Choices Red Carpet Diaries Drabble (Taking place between books 1 and 2 before Jessica moved out of her cheap apartment)

Prompt: "Can we go ice skating?" "It's 70 degrees, where are we going to find ice?"

Song inspiration: Walking In a Winter Wonderland by Darlene Love

Rating G for nothing but Fluff

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Hollywood Magic

Jessica sniffed as she finished trimming her tiny tree. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she gazed at the pitiful little thing.

"You look like you should be Charlie Brown's tree."

Taking a stuttered breath, she tried to calm down before answering her door.

"Ho Ho Ho! Merry Chris-why are you crying?" Seth came in, arms filled with presents, and kicked the door shut.

Jessica shrugged. She swiped up a dish towel to wipe her face.

Seth set the gifts down on her kitchen table. He folded his arms and waited for her to explain.

She ignored the silent prompt and began to search for something to drink.

"You want anything?" She asked.

"Yeah." He replied. "I want to know why you're crying."

"Well I want to know why you're wearing a Santa hat." She quipped back. "I guess life is full of unsolved mysteries."

"Nice try, Iowa. But there can only be one comedian in this apartment building." He spread his arms out with a grin. "And you're looking at him."

Jessica rolled her eyes as she brushed past him to sit on the loveseat.

Seth pulled his hat off with a deep, over exaggerated sigh.

Plopping down next to her, he set his arm around her shoulders.

Tears began to fall freely once again.

"Will my work never cease?" He grumbled playfully. "Hey Jess?"

She looked up at him.

"What do you call a kid who doesn't believe in Santa?"

Her brow furrowed. "I don't know."

"A Rebel Without a Claus."

A heartbeat of silence fell between them before a tearful laugh slipped out.

"Whew. I was worried I had lost my touch there." He gently shook her. "What's going on?"

"I guess I'm homesick." She mumbled, dabbing at her eyes.

She then narrowed them at the sunshine spilling in through the windows. It was so... unnatural.

"I've never had a Christmas without my mom or snow."

"Ah yes." Seth pulled her closer. "Who can forget freezing your extremities off while shoveling snow for five months of the year?"

Jessica laughed, settling her head upon his shoulder. "We always got the biggest tree we could find on old Mr. Winslow's lot. Then we'd pull out the ornaments passed down through our family and tell the same stories we tell every year about them."

"Hard same, but with a menorah." He quipped. "Nothing like polishing great Uncle Morty's for eight crazy nights."

Jessica chuckled. "Then we'd bake goodies for all our friends and neighbors. There'd be caroling."

"Sugar comas while singing in below zero temperatures." He smiled when she laughed again.

"There'd always be a group of us who would go ice skating on Christmas Eve." She continued. "Then we'd hurry home, nearly numb from the cold to sip hot chocolate by the fire."

"Now there's a thought." Seth turned towards her. "How about a date tonight, Iowa?"

"Um," Jessica replied, a little surprised by the abrupt change in topic, "okay."

"Can we go ice skating?" He asked.

She stared at him as if he'd lost his mind. "I don't know if the heat has gotten to you, but it's 70 degrees here, where are we going to find ice?"

His smile grew. "Oh Iowa. You're in the city where the magic never stops." He got up, pulling her to her feet. "Go wash that beautiful face of yours. We are going to do one of your holiday traditions tonight.

************

"Welcome to Pershing Square's Holiday Ice Rink!" Seth gestured out where people were gliding along to music.

Jessica blinked, trying to take in the sight of an outdoor ice rink in downtown Los Angeles.

"How?" She asked.

"Magic." Seth replied.

"Sure, but seriously. How??? It was almost ninety degrees out today!"

"Oh Jess. We don't do science here." He wrapped his arm around her waist as they walked over to a skate rental booth. "I mean, I'm sure whoever runs this does. But we locals--"

"You are from Ohio." Jessica reminded him.

"I've been here long enough for the sun to burn away all those Midwest winters." He winked at her. "Anyway, we don't ask questions. We put on our skates and rock out to whatever DJ HowLy puts on."

"Walking in a Winter Wonderland is something you rock out too?" Jessica teased.

"We rock out when it's a remix of Darlene Love's version." He knelt down to tie her skates.

Jessica felt her loneliness begin to lessen as she watched him. Her heart ached over how sweet he was in trying to bring a holiday tradition from home to life out here amongst the palm trees.

He took her hand, smiled at her, and tugged her out onto the ice. He then let her go.

"Okay Iowa, let's see what all those years of ice skating taught you."

Jessica's smile made his heart race. He still couldn't believe someone like her was always ready to go out with him. After the unexpected success of her first film, he'd thought she would consider him a part of her past.

Instead, she acted as if nothing big had happened to her. She was still that sweet, gorgeous, incredibly talented girl who'd been completely lost in the big city six months earlier.

He whistled when she began to skate, doing elegant twirls and jumps around him.

"All right. You passed the test." He held his hand out to her. "I believe this is a couple's only skate."

"Oh?" Jessica pretended to think about it. With a huge smile, she took his hand, lacing her fingers with his. "Then we shouldn't break the rules."

He squeezed her hand as they skated, both belting the lyrics to songs as loud as they could, laughing the whole time.

"You know?" Jessica cut her eyes towards him. "I like this couple's only idea."

"You do, huh?"

She nodded.

He stopped them off to the side of the rink.

"Anyone in particular you'd like to be the other half of your couple?"

She lowered her eyes while a pretty blush made her cheeks rosy.

"I had a few ideas." She looked up at him. "But clearly there's only one that will do."

"A few ideas?" Seth felt the wind get knocked out of him. "Wh-wh-who is it?"

He knew she and Matt Rodriguez made their love scenes in Tender Nothing's look like the real deal. Plus he'd seen how close she was to Teja and Victoria. Then seeing Thomas Hunt talking to her after the premiere revealed a lot potential romance there. He didn't stand a chance against any of them. Not only was he not in the same league with them, it wasn't even the same universe!

Jessica skated forward, pinning him between the barrier and her body.

"It's you, you dope." She draped her arms around his neck. "Who else has gone out of their way so many times to make me stop crying and encourage me?"

His smile reappeared. "You are pretty lucky, aren't you?"

He held her close as he sought her lips.

She hummed her agreement in the midst of it.

Her eyebrow raised in expectation once the kiss ended.

Seth took her hand again and pulled her back out on the rink.

"Yes, you are very lucky, Iowa." He continued. "But nowhere near as lucky as me."

[rubywolf12]

Awkward Christmas Love (I am so bad at making titles)

Chloe sighs as she walked out the door. She saw her breath in front of her face. She tried warming up her hands even with gloves on her hands were cold. She smiles as she looked across the street. It was so nice out. The lights were so beautiful. Christmas was one of her favorite holidays. She looks both ways and runs across the street. Of course that was a horrible idea and slipped on ice. She screamed and fell on her butt. The black haired girl groans as she got up while rubbing her butt. "Great... Way to go Chloe. It is just a date... Even if he calls it that. He seems to still like Jessica." She said to herself. She walks up to the door and rings the doorbell. Someone answers the door. "Oh! Hey Bonnie! You look pretty." Chloe said with a bright smile. Her and Bonnie always had a good relationship. They were like Rick and Morty just... less dangerous. Bonnie was wearing a cute Christmas sweater that surprisingly wasn't ugly with a nice black skirt. Bonnie laughs and said "You look adorable too. Is that lipstick? You never wear lipstick. Oh come in. You must be freezing!" Bonnie pulls Chloe inside and smiles. "Your date is just finishing getting ready." Bonnie said as she winks at Chloe. Chloe blushes bright red and said "I-It isn't a date! Well it isn't official." Bonnie laughs and said "Well he has been running around wondering what to wear and brushing his hair and teeth. If that isn't what someone does on a date the I don't know what is!" Chloe blushes darkly if that even was possible as she pulls her scarf over her mouth and nose. With that Morty comes running down the stairs as he sees Chloe. He gasps and said "G-Grandma! Why didn't you tell me she was here already!?" Bonnie shrugs and said "I thought you would like a surprise." Morty sighs as he looks at Chloe. Even if it was winter clothing, she looked adorable. "H-Hey Chloe... You look nice." He said shyly. Chloe blushes and looks at herself. "O-Oh thank you Morty! You look nice too!" All he was wearing was a yellow jacket, brown gloves and boots. Nothing too fancy. "O-Oh thanks." He said as he laughs nervously. Bonnie looks between the two and grabs them. "Well you two have fun but not too much fun! I don't want to be a great grandma!" She said with a smile on her face. Morty and Chloe blush as they look away. They decided to ignore that statement.

Morty and Chloe walked down the streets having an amazing time. Morty would sometimes look at Chloe’s hand. “Look at that house Morty! Oh it is so pretty! I can't wait until we get to the city tree. It will be so big and beautiful.” Chloe smiles as she looked around. Morty smiles softly and nods. His face was red but thankfully the cold made it look normal. He takes a breath. He slowly and gently takes Chloe’s hand. Chloe looks at Morty and blushes. “Y-You looked cold… I thought it would help.” Morty said shyly. Chloe blinks and just smiles. “Thank you. I was starting to get a little chilly.” She said and giggles.

They finally made it to the city Christmas tree. “Oh Morty look! It is so big! Can you please take a picture of me with it?” Chloe says all excited. Morty laughs and said “Of course.” He takes her phone from her hand and puts it on camera. Chloe smiles brightly as Morty snapped the picture. She ran back and looked at it. “Awww… My smile looks stupid…” She said. “W-What?! I think it looks great! You can see how happy you are.” Morty said with a blush on his face. Chloe blushes and said “O-Okay. I believe you. Oh look Morty! They are selling hot cocoa and cookies! Let's get some!” She pulls Morty to the booth.

After a long night of the lights and figure skating show they finally were waking home. They were laughing and having a great time. Morty saw his house and stopped. “U-Um… I-I have something for you…” Morty said as he took the box out of his pocket. Chloe looks at it and said “Woah Morty! That ring is so beautiful! Where did you find it?!” Morty blushes and said “My grandma gave it to me… It was her engagement ring. Apparently there is a dwarf planet instead of a diamond. It seems pretty cool. Sadly the planet died out” Chloe gasps and shakes her head. “Morty! I can't accept this! It is something Bonnie cared about.” She said as she blushes. “N-No! She said that she wanted me to give it to someone that I cared about. That person is you.” Morty said and smiles at Chloe. Chloe tears up and hugs Morty. “Morty… This is so nice. I am so happy that you came to my first performance.” She said. Morty laughs and said “I wouldn't miss a chance to possibly meet the famous Chloe.” He slipped the ring onto her finger and smiles. It looked good on her. “M-Morty thank you. For being the best friend I ever had.” Chloe smiles and kisses Morty’s cheek. “Goodnight.” She said as she walks away. Morty blushes and touches his cheek. “G-Goodnight.” He said with the most stupidest smile.

Bonus:

Morty walked in his house still smiling. Bonnie walks in and said “How did it-“ She stops as she sees the red lipstick on his cheek. She smirks and said “So that is why she put on red lipstick.” Morty blushes and yelled, “G-Grandma!” Bonnie just laughs and ruffles Morty’s hair.

(This is my first ever. Rick and Morty fanfic. Bonnie is not my oc and is made by the amazing @icecry The ring idea is also made by her. I hope I did her character well. Haha I also hope you all will love my oc. She means a lot to me and I finally had the courage to post something about her.)

[kp4t]

22 december | 1:57 am pst | friday

although it is only 1:57 am here in california, my circadian cycle still believes that it is actually 4:57 am. there is nothing that 2 dollar mochas can’t get me through if my mind is still awake. 

tonight is the first night i am not in lucas’s arms after spending every waking (and sleeping) moment with him for a week. and i think that our little escape provided valuable insight to me about our relationship and him and me and us.

friday night- lucas arrived in massachusetts. when we met in the airport, he pulled my face closer to his and kissed me like it was the first time he had seen me in ages. the entire T ride home, he was finding ways to be closer to me whether by holding me closer or kissing me more or tangling our legs together. he kept telling me that he missed me and was so happy to finally see me. things sped up quickly when we got to my dorm room, but sex hurt so we instead relaxed and went to sleep. finding a comfortable sleeping position was a struggle. he didn’t say i love you until i did.

that night, i was full of nervous energy and unsure what this “trip” would bring us. i was enjoying myself with him of course, but i couldn’t fathom that he was actually going to be with me everyday, from waking up to going to sleep.

saturday- we woke up at around 1 in the afternoon. we took the t to Newbury Street and went gift shopping for my sisters and his brother. it made me smile to know that he thought about my family too. though, looking at him made me feel weird. i told him that it felt like he was here but not really here. he only chuckled and responded that i was crazy. i wanted to ask him so many questions about where we were in our relationship and who he was to me and who i was to him. i would randomly get quiet at times because i had so many questions that i didn’t know how to ask yet.

he was always patient when i became more quiet. he didn’t quite know what to do, but he knew that i was thinking.

that night, we spooned and more under the brilliant ambient lighting. though, i laughed for a good five minutes when he justified his newfound energy after claiming tiredness by blaming the “ambience and shit.” we tried some things under the sheets but riskily skipped the step where we used protection. he pulled out long before he finished, but...?

sunday- we stayed in bed until 2 in the afternoon and had some brunch. he made comments about how handsome he was and how plain everyone at tufts looked. after, we relaxed some more in my room until i had to go to church at 5 (and he did not attend). i treated him out to snappy ramen at 7 and we talked about the experiences that we value and the experiences that we do seek to have. i confronted him with the question of whether he wanted a serious relationship during college or to explore. he hesitated but then said that he believed that he wanted to go out until he found me. i wasn’t sure if that meant that he still prefers not to go out since he has me. 

also, i told him about how i used to have a crush on alyssa from terra nova. 

i panicked and rescinded my offer to give him a back massage when he mentioned that he learned a massage to the neck that a girl offered him. i hated that he is constantly surrounded by girls and i hated that i couldn’t accept it nor change it.

when i finished studying, i crawled into bed and ended up staying up until 3 am crying and contemplating aloud how insecure i felt about us and how i could randomly feel rushes of pain and insecurity. he asked me if i ever sought help, and i told him that i didn’t think that my worries mattered enough. he suggested that i expect things to in time go wrong, which leaves me in constant state of anxiety and maybe depression. i told him that i just think too much. i worried that i won’t be good enough, and he just told me to go to sleep.

monday- after taking my last final at 8:30 am, i crawled into bed again and fell asleep with his arm wrapped around my mid riff. his warmth felt so good and i felt some kind of happy.

i took him to assembly row and there, we shopped for each others’ christmas presents. he is actually better at finding clothes than me, and he ended up picking a bunch of cute clothes for me to try on. he made me feel pretty again and he made me feel attractive. then, we chatted over “boston’s #1 hot chocolate” and later watched the newest star wars film.

the overwhelming amount of drunk stories about ucsb made me fear that i was losing him to the environment that he was in or the people that he was with. only, he isn’t mine to lose. i knew that he was having the best time of his life, and i can never compare and i can never take that away from him. i also got frustrated at his stupid lifestyle choices that i couldn’t change, because he is young and wants to make stupid choices. we got into a little spat about it and right when i was about to let it go, i saw in his chat with lena that he said “love you too” to her and i snapped and called his laugh ugly. and the spat became stretched for far too long.

by the time we got off the T back at davis, it was 12:30 am and we haven’t eaten dinner yet. i asked him for his preferences, but he kept saying that he wasn’t hungry and just wanted to go home. we both damn well knew that we were hangry as fuck. he was being uncooperative and kept walking away from me and not talking to me until he finally said that he was sad that we were having a perfectly good day until i ruined it by shutting him out again and doing what i do best. and that made me sad because he was right and i couldn’t help doing the next thing to ice him out again. 

i barely made the words out but i said that i had a hard time talking to him because i felt like my words didn’t matter or my feelings won’t change his actions. i told him that i froze up because i saw how he was with lena and i saw him constantly being on his phone to observe other girls. i told him that i don’t know what to say because my mind does the thing where it thinks 100 thoughts a minute and i cannot find the composure to explain myself.

he stopped me from walking further to the calzone place and told me that my words do matter and that he does value what i feel and have to say. he clarified it wasn’t true that his type was white or asian because his type is keesha. and i pouted and hugged his dumb self because i have been trembling for the whole walk there.

when we did get to the calzone place, the fries tasted like the best fries we had ever eaten because we were so fricking hungry. i felt lighter after quasi breaking down, and i felt happy looking at him and knowing that he really meant how he felt. and he wanted me to be okay, ultimately putting aside his anger towards me. i knew that i could be a pain in the ass oftentimes, but he still wanted us to be okay.

on the walk home, he gave me his gloves because he knew that i was shivering during the walk to the pizzeria. and we talked about religion and death and everything and nothing. i don’t mean to sound like those basic twitter girls that idealize miscellaneous late night conversations, but i truly do value how we are able to talk about the most random bullshit whenever.

when we got to the dorm, he pulled me into bed before i finished changing and we you know what (but not the whole thing). i love him and i love living with him and i look forward to having that more permanently. we can walk around in our underwear and spend days in together or come home to each other.

tuesday-

we woke up ridiculously late in the afternoon on tuesday. he and i barely rolled out of bed to get burritos at a local joint near davis at around 5. at 8, we commuted to go ice skating at frog pond. sadly, we arrived 30 minutes before closing, but i enjoyed that mere half hour of almost slipping next to my lanky boyfriend dood. we strolled around downtown crossing too and admired the sparkling city lights and christmas lights. 

after walking around a good amount, lucas found a pho restaurant to fill our stomachs with warm noodle soup. it was a good sit down space for me to propose what had been going through my mind for a long time, but i hesitated and we ended up walking to find the dessert place before i spit it out.

when in line for boba at gong cha, i brought up the suggestion that since we are on good terms now and there is no anger/insecurity/fear driving our actions and decisions, if he wanted, we could spend time as friends in order to allow each other to explore the life of being single and meeting new people. he told me to shut up and order.

he explained that he was initially sad that i would even bring it up, but then he saw the reasoning behind it. he thought the reasoning was stupid though, because the reason why we were so good and still good friends is because our relationship required us to become such good communicators. and he didn’t see the point of risking losing something so good to try something new, when we have all that we need already. he compared it to us both being full but then deciding to force ourselves to eat, contrary to our mutual willingness. 

i brought up that he has people in front of him, and he said that he knows that and he knows that there are people in front of me too. but he knows that he still wants to be with me and doesn’t want to lose me. being with someone at his school would be easier, but he doesn’t want easy. 

when we got back to tufts, we lounged in the campus center for a bit. we played a couple matches of sting pong, and i quickly caught on with my share of trick shots. that was one of my favorite nights, talking with him about us and what we love about us and proceeding to beat him at a game he taught me how to play.

when we got back to the dorm, we watched rick and morty and watched rick and morty. ah, to be young and in love.

wednesday- 

celtics game 

mcdonalds

just more talking. we grew deeper in our relationship and i yes

pore strips

christmas chick flick or the office christmas episodes?

thursday morning- 

sleeping with t shirt and underwear on

stroking my back

stroking his chest

he let me nap!!!

i love him. i really do. a week with him reminded me why i love him so much. we are still working on us but i am glad that i didn’t walk away when i had the chance.