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Annabelle Blishwick ([personal profile] forkedroad) wrote2017-02-03 09:56 pm

BONER AU: DAY AFTER

Annabelle had always been a decent sleeper, but whenever she and the Tanners were due for some excitement, she often slept restlessly. The previous night had been different, despite her excitement; she'd pretty much fallen asleep the second she'd flopped onto their bed into a deep, hard sleep, soon drooling pretty ungracefully.

And the next day, they all awoke more or less frantically—or at least, Lauren and Annabelle certainly had. Lauren, out of anxiety, and Annabelle out of excitement. The three of them had done their thing, aiding the nice town they were in with their talents.

Now that all the excitement is over, the three of them have been paid for their efforts. They've been invited to a boundless meal, as well as wine and ale, in the evening, because the town, frankly, loves to party, and has a great reason to celebrate. But that invite, though accepted, doesn't help them soon enough, and so they've found themselves at a pub for some lunch.

They're seated at a communal bench table, and the brothers are sitting next to each other across from Annabelle. Annabelle has been desperately trying not to look at Lauren more than she would normally, which has made her realize she has no idea how often she does or doesn't do that kind of thing. Right now, her jaw is set against her palm, thin fingers curled into her dark, wild hair while her eyes are lid downcast at her food, which she's kind of just. stabbing relentlessly (but not so frantically so as to make a pub-wide scene) with her fork.

It's not that she's in a bad mood, or anything—she's been quite chipper, if somewhat stilted and odd. At the moment, she's just lost in reminiscence. She's trying to find what the hell had come over here the night before. She bites her lip, and the fork slips, causing an unpleasant squeak against the porcelain.
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[personal profile] mylastchance 2017-02-08 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Lauren sighs, looking at the table. He feels just as confused as Susan, to be honest.

"I don't get it either." Maybe she was mad at him? Did she regret what happened? Was he acting weird towards her? He'd been trying to act normal, but it was hard when you couldn't necessarily remember what normal was.
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[personal profile] wild_magic 2017-02-08 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Susan doesn't know what else to say, and so he just keeps looking down sullenly at his food as he tries to figure out what to do. Now he is getting frustrated, now that it seems his brother won't tell him or doesn't know what's going on.
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[personal profile] mylastchance 2017-02-08 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
He stares at the table, studying the grain of the wood as he tries to make sense of the situation and his own feelings.

"...I think I made a mistake."

[personal profile] wild_magic 2017-02-08 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
He looks over at Lauren, still a bit frustrated looking but also curious.

"What do you mean?"
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[personal profile] mylastchance 2017-02-09 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
He hasn't the faintest clue how to explain this to someone like Susan, and he knows he shouldn't share the bigger details.

"You sort of were right, about me and Anna."
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[personal profile] wild_magic 2017-02-09 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
He looks a little surprised, but not too much - he thought he was, but Anna's words made him wonder.

"But, did you fight, or kiss?" It was kiss, right? That's what he guesses at least.
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[personal profile] mylastchance 2017-02-09 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
His blush is answer enough, though he can't force himself to say so out loud.

"...Don't tell her I told you."
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[personal profile] wild_magic 2017-02-09 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
He grins at Lauren's blush before nodding.

"I won't!"

[personal profile] mylastchance 2017-02-09 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
He looks at Susan, feeling more glum than ever. Susan's cheeriness is just a sore reminder that he's somehow messed this up.
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[personal profile] wild_magic 2017-02-09 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
He frowns again after a moment, leaning against him.

"Are you okay...?"

[personal profile] mylastchance 2017-02-09 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
He looks away again.

"I don't know."
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[personal profile] wild_magic 2017-02-09 06:08 am (UTC)(link)
"Maybe you really should just talk. I think it'll help..."

[personal profile] dorkytracksuit 2017-02-09 06:42 am (UTC)(link)
"I don't even know what to say."
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[personal profile] wild_magic 2017-02-09 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
"Well... Was it a bad kiss?"

[personal profile] mylastchance 2017-02-09 06:46 am (UTC)(link)
Lauren laughs.

"I'm positive she liked it."
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[personal profile] wild_magic 2017-02-09 06:51 am (UTC)(link)
"...Oh." He looks away again, trying to figure it out.

"I don't know why you guys are being so weird then."

[personal profile] mylastchance 2017-02-09 07:01 am (UTC)(link)

Helpful. He just sort of slumps onto the table.

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[personal profile] wild_magic 2017-02-09 07:02 am (UTC)(link)
He's quiet at first, thinking it over, before he gets an idea.

"Do you want me to talk to her? Maybe I can figure out what's wrong!"

[personal profile] mylastchance 2017-02-09 03:43 pm (UTC)(link)
He shakes his head.

"It has to be me."

There wasn't any point adding in another person. That only risked further complication.

"I just wish it were easier."
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[personal profile] wild_magic 2017-02-09 05:16 pm (UTC)(link)
He nods a little. He doesn't quite get why it's so hard for Lauren, but he knows it is, and so he can at least understand his brother's wish.

"If I can help, then just tell me."