#ok that being said im going back to my midterm i know nobody gives a fuck about this series but it just irks me when i think ab it

[luvrodite]

one day i will say something about how s*jm fangirls r not doing the service they think they are by insisting that the (imo, strategically) racially ambiguous ac0tar men are poc

[buoyantsaturn]

waiting with you bonus scene #5

read waiting with you

takes place the night before jason crashes at nico’s apartment

Nico was dragged away from his homework in the middle of midterms week, and couldn’t help but think that Jason and Piper could’ve tried to plan a little better if they really were so adamant about having Nico and Will help them with things. Like, did they really need three people stuffing envelopes with ‘save the date’ cards? Wasn’t that something that Jason and Piper could do on their own time, so that Nico could get back to studying?

Will had been lucky enough to get out of it due to his own test-heavy week, but Nico couldn’t help feeling disappointed at his absence - not even in a if I have to suffer then so do you kind of a way. Mostly. So while Will couldn’t make it due to an extended testing period that overlapped with the time that he was supposed to be stuffing envelopes, that didn’t mean Nico had to enjoy sitting there with the “happy couple.”

It was mostly brainless work, but Nico still wasn’t paying much attention to whatever conversation Piper was trying to carry. He just kept waiting for a text from Will that finally announced the end of his test. (Even worse, Will was the type to stay until the very last minute to double and triple check every answer, instead of booking it out of there the second he was done, like Nico did.)

He heard Jason ask for a new pack of envelopes, but Piper didn’t even pause in her story about...her coworkers, maybe? Nico really wasn’t listening. But seeing as she didn’t seem interested in offering Jason any assistance, Nico reached across the table and slid an unopened pack to his friend. 

“So, Nico,” Piper said, finally drawing his attention with the use of his name, “how are your classes this semester?” 

Nico shrugged, licked another envelope closed, and set it on the done pile before answering, “You know. The same. It’s midterms, so I should kind of be studying right now.” 

“Yeah, sorry we dragged you over here,” Jason told him, patting his shoulder a couple times. ��We’ll try to be quick about--”

“That’s what Will’s up to right now, right?” Piper asked, talking over Jason like she hadn’t even realized he’d been speaking. “He’s taking a midterm right now, I think. That’s what he told me, anyway. Maybe he hadn’t mentioned it to you, I don’t know. Are you two getting along? I know we kind of pushed you two together to help with the wedding stuff, but I hope you’re at least friends by now.” 

Nico blinked a few times, eyeing the way that Jason almost ripped an envelope apart from the force with which he stuffed the card inside, and then looked back to Piper. It was so unlike her to dominate a conversation like that - she was usually a little more easy going, especially with something as boring as smalltalk. “Um. Yeah, we’re...friends. He was actually going to text me when he’s done with his test, because we were going to try bouncing bachelor and bachelorette party ideas off of each other. So, I guess if either of you had anything in mind, now might be the time to say it.” 

He slipped his phone out of his pocket to start jotting down notes for whatever Jason and Piper mentioned, but his phone buzzed in his hand, and his mind went blank. Will was finally out of his exam. 

[From: Will; Finally free!]

[To: Will; how did it go?]

[From: Will; I think I did pretty good! It helps that I had such a great study partner ;) ]

[From: Will; How’s stuffing envelopes? Wish I was there]

[To: Will; no you don’t its SO boring. and really tense for some reason? idk piper’s acting a little weird but its fine]

[From: Will; So you don’t wish I was there with you? :( ]

[To: Will; I didn’t say that]

“Nico?” Piper called out to him, and Nico nearly slammed his phone down onto the table like he’d gotten caught doing something he shouldn’t. “Were you listening?” 

He nodded quickly. “Yeah, sorry, it’s just-- Will just texted. He says his test went well. Sorry, what were you saying?” Nico went back to half-listening while he stuffed envelopes until his phone buzzed again and he opened the notification to see another text from Will. 

[From: Will; So did you actually want to talk bachelor party ideas, or was that just a ploy to make it seem like we’re actually planning something?]

[To: Will; they’re giving me ideas right now]

[From: Will; Oh? Like what?]

[To: Will; idk im not listening]

[From: Will; Why not???]

[To: Will; bc im talking to you??]

[From: Will; I promised Piper the best bachelorette party in the world, so either start listening or I’m turning my phone off]

[To: Will; ok ok im listening]

Unfortunately, Nico’s decision to start listening coincided with the moment that Piper apparently decided to stop talking. Nico tapped his foot impatiently on the ground as he stuffed a few more envelopes, then finally blurted out, “Will wants to know your stance on strippers.”

Jason and Piper both shot him an odd look. 

“For the parties,” Nico added. “Obviously.” 

Jason glanced at Piper, either as if to ask permission or to say you’re not going to get strippers, are you? She kept her gaze on the table and replied, “I think I’m just gonna talk to Will about what I want when we hang out this weekend.” 

Jason cleared his throat. “Uh, yeah. Maybe that’s a conversation we should have in private, too.”

Nico was halfway to thinking what the hell do you people want at your parties? when his phone buzzed again.

[From: Will; Well?]

[To: Will; i think jason wants strippers at his and i swear will if i have to go to a party where there are female strippers i think i might die]

[From: Will; And Piper?]

[To: Will; didn’t say but i think youre missing the point here]

[From: Will; If Piper requested male strippers, would you be there to keep me company?]

[To: Will; i think i would actually prefer if nobody had strippers at their party. but thats just me]

[To: Will; if jason requires it then im hereby forcing you to attend so that i can hide in another room and you can take over best man responsibilities for the time being]

[From: Will; I’d be happy to be there to keep you company either way :) ]