granted thorns can't blame him. in retrospect, elysium was obviously asking thorns out, but he was so used to them being weirdly clingy already that it didn't hit him that invite was different from all the previous ones at the time. hindsight truly is all powerful. ]
[ different how? … he hadn't thought that far. he never pictured their lives turning into some sweeping romance if they started dating, more like quiet proof they meant that much to each other. little would change: maybe they'd sometimes hold hands, maybe even kiss…? he wouldn't even expect thorns to be the type to say 'i like you' all that often. what mattered was that their time together would take on that extra bit of significance.
not that their friendship hadn't been special already. and, as he's come to learn, having a romance with thorns isn't the be all end all. elysium hurries through another bite. ]
But yeah. It's like I was saying. Don't even think about feeling that way. You're my best friend, got it?
wow, elysium truly did such a good job at getting over thorns. he can only nod at that. confessing would only make things awkward again, and maybe even upset elysium? the idea of realizing you like someone after they already moved on may stir bitter feelings... ]
[ is he really over thorns, when he keeps cycling through 2938493 people who are all similar to him but not quite the same, as no one would ever be able to measure up?
also hilarious that reddit advice would probably be leagues better than whatever knots thorns is twisting himself into right now. ]
Finish your food. It's getting cold. After you nearly lost a finger over it, you better enjoy it while it's still warm.
[ the problem with thorns being uninterested in listening to romantic gossip is that it means he is now completely unprepared for dealing with his own problem. the person who normally helps him with social problems is the one involved!!!
hell!!! ]
I should be saying that to you. You've eaten more of your fork than your meal.
[ has he considered consulting the second- and third- best people he'd know for this marcille and jae-ha respectively. in which there is a steep drop-off in quality after the second person and marcille herself will probably only give him advice that belongs in rose of versailles, but even if they will make his life even more hell the theory is that the journey doesn't matter so much so long as they get him to his destination.
forces you to also npc our friends' characters. i guess there is also rafayel who is occasionally spamming him with artsy birb stickers and facebook pokes for ignoring him.
[ unfortunately, no one in lads is even remotely thorns-adjacent enough for elysium to consider them dateable. which is why he and you can shake hands on not playing it. ]
You'll get your bandage wet. [ absolutely not. ] If you really want to be useful, how about vacuuming and wiping the counters?
[ does thorns want elysium to sit in his lap is that what's happening here i'm surprised the couch hasn't left permanent scarring
but then he won't be able to see the tv… struggles of being the shorter guy. assuming thorns finishes up first, he just heads over to the couch and drops into his assigned square with drinks for the both of them, wahoo. what're they watching. ]
but he is offended at the idea that he can't do it on his own? yes he horribly messed up before but that was just one time, he will definitely get it right next time. ]
as much as elysium's heart nearly skips at hearing that thorns wants to make something for him, he very quickly remembers he just cooked them dinner. that's probably what thorns means by it, right? he wants to repay the favour?
his hands subconsciously move to his chest to rub… there is no escaping the unintentional rizz. cursed. ]
You can make it when you have time… rather, would you want to try making something together?
[ inspired by the show. maybe. he is sooooo convinced that thorns can no longer be trusted in the kitchen alone; he should at least be there to supervise. ]
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… I could've won you over. But I had my pride.
[ there is so much less gusto in this. he chews on his fork… ]
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but thorns just eats his food... glancing over at elysium. ]
How would you have won me over?
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The same way I won over your friendship, obviously.
[ 'obviously' but he doesn't sound entirely certain… ]
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[ so he just did the exact opposite thing.
granted thorns can't blame him. in retrospect, elysium was obviously asking thorns out, but he was so used to them being weirdly clingy already that it didn't hit him that invite was different from all the previous ones at the time. hindsight truly is all powerful. ]
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[ different how? … he hadn't thought that far. he never pictured their lives turning into some sweeping romance if they started dating, more like quiet proof they meant that much to each other. little would change: maybe they'd sometimes hold hands, maybe even kiss…? he wouldn't even expect thorns to be the type to say 'i like you' all that often. what mattered was that their time together would take on that extra bit of significance.
not that their friendship hadn't been special already. and, as he's come to learn, having a romance with thorns isn't the be all end all. elysium hurries through another bite. ]
But yeah. It's like I was saying. Don't even think about feeling that way. You're my best friend, got it?
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wow, elysium truly did such a good job at getting over thorns. he can only nod at that. confessing would only make things awkward again, and maybe even upset elysium? the idea of realizing you like someone after they already moved on may stir bitter feelings... ]
And you're mine. [ .... ] So I'll support you.
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also hilarious that reddit advice would probably be leagues better than whatever knots thorns is twisting himself into right now. ]
Finish your food. It's getting cold. After you nearly lost a finger over it, you better enjoy it while it's still warm.
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hell!!! ]
I should be saying that to you. You've eaten more of your fork than your meal.
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forces you to also npc our friends' characters. i guess there is also rafayel who is occasionally spamming him with artsy birb stickers and facebook pokes for ignoring him.
Touché. Get to it, then.
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... I can do the dishes when we're done.
[ he will make up for being useless and cutting himself. ]
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You'll get your bandage wet. [ absolutely not. ] If you really want to be useful, how about vacuuming and wiping the counters?
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[ begrudgingly agrees even though it's still a task, but it does not feel like enough.
he'll make up for it later. ]
What are you doing for the rest of the night?
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I haven't thought that far. I could pick at some of my assignments… but I'm not feeling it.
[ hmm ]
You?
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he glances over at the couch. ]
Want to just watch TV?
[ n*tflix and chill...? ]
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[ does thorns want elysium to sit in his lap is that what's happening here i'm surprised the couch hasn't left permanent scarring
but then he won't be able to see the tv… struggles of being the shorter guy. assuming thorns finishes up first, he just heads over to the couch and drops into his assigned square with drinks for the both of them, wahoo. what're they watching. ]
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he has settled on the british bake-off because he couldn't decide on anything else. he takes his drink... ]
You can pick something else.
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but this is a surprisingly cute choice… it's also such a chill date night choice. he glances over to thorns. ]
Since when were you interested in this kind of stuff?
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[ it is such a simple answer but it's so much easier to pick based on what elysium might enjoy.
it's okay there is some space between them so it's platonic. ]
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You sure this isn't a psyop to get me to buy us sweets?
[ he pauses. then stares at thorns. ]
Did you want more flan.
[ after that one bout of insanity he may or may not think thorns has a secret obsession with it. ]
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[ please do not say yes to this.
but he is offended at the idea that he can't do it on his own? yes he horribly messed up before but that was just one time, he will definitely get it right next time. ]
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[ too late. ]
But the flan I got you—wasn't it something else? People wait in lines for it.
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[ he stares at the screen as the show introduces the season's contestants. ]
I can still make one for you.
[ okay. ]
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elysium starts to feel maybe a little queasy. ]
If we're only having one or two servings, we can just buy it. Especially with how busy you've been recently—I'd feel bad.
[ prue save him ]
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he sighs. ]
I wanted to make it for you... but we can buy it.
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as much as elysium's heart nearly skips at hearing that thorns wants to make something for him, he very quickly remembers he just cooked them dinner. that's probably what thorns means by it, right? he wants to repay the favour?
his hands subconsciously move to his chest to rub… there is no escaping the unintentional rizz. cursed. ]
You can make it when you have time… rather, would you want to try making something together?
[ inspired by the show. maybe. he is sooooo convinced that thorns can no longer be trusted in the kitchen alone; he should at least be there to supervise. ]
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