The Grand Homecoming (D&DD)

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Older Pierce: *Shrugs. I tend to lie about random sh*t so people think I’m okay.

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Sang: Do you...regret asking me to marry you today?

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Adult Pierce: It’s not the same...and all they do is argue. It’s like inviting over a bunch of angry wasps.

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Older Suri: Well, uh, how about I talk to her? And dad can... *Remembering it was their past selves Er, Seok can talk to Fuchsia. To get him to calm down some maybe.

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Fuchsia: How about instead of me going somewhere, you take that lousy cousin of yours somewhere that's not here?

Jules: Lousy? Im not lousy.

Fuchsia: Well I don't see you helping out in this time.

Jules: I don't see you either.

Adam: Everyone just relax~

Gage: "Let them fight. More entertaining that way."

Remi: Yes, much better than Fuchsia having feelings for Trenton.

Fuchsia: I will f*cking end you!

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Trenton: No, no of course not. It's only that... well I didn't exactly intend for it to work out like this. That's all. I simply wish that it were less contentious.

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Oldest Fuchsia: *Laughing over the tail end of a yawn Yeah, I remember those days. Want me to talk to any of them? I'll set them straight for you.

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Older Pierce: *Nods. I guess that could work... *Pouts. Do you think I’ll miss prom?

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Older Sang: *Finishes the order and hangs up with a sigh. Hey, none of that matters. He’s dating Seok—that’s what’s important. Trenton loves Fuchsia, Fuchsia loves Trenton. None of this is breaking news. Once you’ve fallen in love with somebody, it never really goes away; sometimes the way you love someone just changes over time. Maybe they used to be a lover, and now they’re like family. *Shrugs. Relationships change. Just because you’re not dating someone anymore doesn’t mean you magically stop caring or feeling for them.

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Sang: I don’t know what that word means, but it’s okay. Maybe this is a sign that Suri’s not really ready for...another change in her life. That’s okay. We should just talk to her. Or listen. I know things will work out eventually.

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Adult Pierce: *Follows a heavy sigh down onto her bed, staring up at the ceiling in thought. No... But I could use a little advice on how to survive living with them for a day or two.

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Amelia: Right!

Alius: Like Papa Brook and Mom used to be.

Gabriel:... I'm surprised Amelia is married.

Toby: Looks at the tall man. What's wrong with that, Gab?

Gabriel: It's just Amelia is kinda flighty to even stay in a long term relationship. That's just my opinion. I mean, she is called the heartbreaker for a reason.

Amelia: Well, the older me seemed to grow up and really I don't know why you're comparing my relationships with Trenton's. I'm not the one getting married here! Anyway, Trenton, would kind of music you want to have for the wedding party after you and Sang elope?
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Older Suri: Not if I can help it. *Looking at the youngest Pierce Want to go help me patch things up? Fuchsia is always nicer when you're around. We can make it like a secret mission.

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Fuchsia: Yeah, we’re like family.

Remi: Didn’t the four of you, you know…

Jules: (Is this the hell the others were talking about?)

Fuchsia: So what if we— *Over hearing Amelia Excuse me? Who’s getting married?

Adam:

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Trenton: Contentious. Argumentative, controversial. *He ran his free hand through his hair again with a sigh I’m sure things will be alright… They can’t really be much worse, I suppose.

*He might have spoken too soon. He certainly didn’t feel comforted when he passed by the kitchen entrance and saw Suri, with her brows furrowed and redden cheeks puffed, staring down the older brunet who was sitting beside her with a bottle of tequila in hand

Trenton: Is everything alright in here?

Older Fuchsia: *Twisting to look back at him Huh?

Suri: *Loudly and slightly slurring Ha! I won. Take that~

Older Fuchsia: No fair! I was set up.

Suri: Drink, drink!

Older Fuchsia: *Scoffing, but taking another sip with a smile before looking back at Trenton again Way to ruin my winning streak.

Trenton: (What on Lacuna is happening here?)

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Oldest Fuchsia: Advice huh? *He paused, thinking the answer over; he cringed when he couldn’t come up with anything right away Try not to end up in jail?

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Pierce: *Sighs, reluctantly. Okay, let’s go. I don’t really feel like falling in the water anywhere.

Jiwoon: *Leans against the wall and smiles at the older Pierce. Anything I can do to cheer you up?

Older Pierce: Sure~ leave.

Jiwoon:

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Older Seok: *Sneaks inside and pauses when he heard Fuchsia ask about the wedding. *Sneaks back out.

Older Sang: *Responding calmly to Fuchsia. Probably no one. Everyone’s already freaked out so much about it that I’ve definitely changed my mind by now.

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Sang: “Ah, f*ck.”

*The idol felt his heart sink when they finally found Suri, wasted right along with the older Pierce’s father. Maybe changing his mind about talking to the kid first really had been a terrible idea. Hell, he was beginning to think even wanting to get married was a bad idea. Everywhere he looked it was ruining someone’s life.

Sang: You know, for the first time maybe ever, I actually don’t know what to say.

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Adult Pierce: Easier said than done. *Hearing her phone chime, she sighed. My phone’s dying... I’ll call you back later, this time when it’s actually daylight over there. Love you, Dad.

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Toby: Amelia!

Nicola: No one is getting married. You heard wrong, um... what was this fool name again?

Gabriel: Nic, it's Fuchsia.

Nicola: Oh right. Forgot because of so many people in around here.
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Older Suri: Obviously someone wasn’t listening. *She smiled at Jiwoon as she tugged Pierce towards the stairs Fuchsia would totally eat you for lunch.

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Fuchsia: Changed your mind. So you were going to get married? What a f*cking joke. The f*cker didn’t even seriously date me but now he can get married? Go figure. *Honing in on the older Seok backing away You. Did you know about this?

Remi: He was here when everything happened. He didn’t tell you?

Adam: *Nudging his cousin; in Trouvaillean “Let’s go while he’s distracted.”

Jules: “Please. I don’t want to hear anything else about this.”

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Suri: You were— *Hiccup Totally not winning. You had to drink more than I did.

Older Fuchsia: Fair enough. I don’t remember you being such a lightweight though.

Trenton: *Stepping forward and snatching the bottle out of the brunet’s hand Explain. Now.

*The brunet scoffed, getting up with a surprisingly graceful ease, and surprising the doctor when he wrapped his arms around Trenton’s shoulders and leaned in close. When he grinned like a child who had been caught rummaging around in a cookie jar, Trenton visibly blushed.

Older Fuchsia: Relax, Daddy Dearest~ *When he noticed the doctor blushing, he smirked We were playing a silly drinking game. She only had a few shots. I promise she’s okay.

Trenton: That isn’t… *Clearing his throat and trying to ignore the proximity Not the point.

Older Fuchsia: Yeah? *Brushing the tips of their noses together with a whisper What was the point?

Trenton:

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Oldest Fuchsia: You can call anytime~ *The soft murmur in the background—an indication that he wasn’t alone. He lowered his voice in consideration I love you, kiddo. And just… remember that things get better, okay? I know I used to be pretty rough at those ages. But no matter what I acted like, I still loved you.

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Pierce: *Happily climbs out of the pool. I don't think any of us would mind if Jiwoon got lectured for once.

Jiwoon: I would mind...

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Older Seok: I didn't tell you because I figured you would get upset. Besides, it would've been better coming from Sang or Trenton.

Older Sang: You know, this is exactly why I didn't say yes when he asked. Every time I do something that--God forbid--makes me happy, everybody else freaks the f*ck out about it. Yeah, the younger me wanted to elope with Trenton today, and, as expected, you all f*cking ruined it. Well done. Thanks for nothing. Lunch is in ten.

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*Sang hung back by the entrance to the kitchen and watched the exchange whilst he pondered over the events of the day. From the highs at the beach to the lowest of lows here on Earth, it was amazing how quickly things could shift. The idol folded his arms over his chest and took a step back, retreating to the hallway and back to the bathroom he'd passed somewhere along the way. Shutting and locking the door behind him, Sang took a long, full look at the man standing in the mirror.

*There was no sense in crying, he thought. The whole thing was stupid--and predictable. Every time something happened that made him happy, something else came around to punch him right in the guts.

*The idol clenched his jaw. The longer he stared back at himself, the angrier he felt. Imagining taking his fist and putting it through the glass again and again...but he wasn't crazy. Rolling his dark eyes, Sang popped open the medicine cabinet and grabbed the first bottle of painkillers he found. But just as his hand began to twist the lid, he thought back on when Trenton had done something similar. Locking himself in a bathroom and drugging himself...all because of some stupid fight they'd had. A fight Sang had nearly broken the doctor's heart over.

Sang: (What am I doing?)

*Shaking his head, the idol set the bottle back down on the counter, groaning when it fell over into the trash can below. Sang bent down to pick it up when something beneath it caught his immediate attention. It was long and white, with a blue cap covering a thin white strip on one end. Growing curious, the idol reached for it and lifted it up so he could inspect the small, thin device.

Sang: ...holy sh*t.

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Adult Pierce: *Forcing a smile even though he couldn't see it, she sighed. I love you too, even if you do drive me insane some days. Bye, Dad~! *After saying goodbye, she hung up and whined, reluctantly slinking back towards the living room.

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Older Suri: Oh! Maybe you could help us find a place Piece and Jules can hang out without Fuchsia getting all upset. You know the area, right?

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Fuchsia: I don't give a f*ck about your happiness when you--

Gage: "Oye."

Fuchsia: "What!?"

Gage: "Let it go."

Fuchsia: "But I don't want to!"

Remi: *Pouting "Yeah, and it was just starting to get fun."

Gage: "You know, at least Fuchsia's younger self has an excuse to be childish."

Jules: *Noticing the older Pierce coming back; whispering (and keeping his distance) Are you okay?

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Trenton: Unhand me this instant.

Older Fuchsia: Okay, okay~ Don't get your panties in a twist, doc. I was just playing around. *He released him, mostly keeping his hands on the doctor's shoulders to keep from swaying Where'd your husband go?

Trenton: He isn't my husband, yet. You must have me confused with my older self.

Older Fuchsia: You really do look the same.

Suri: *Snorting It's super weird.

Older Fuchsia: *Scoffing We should get her some water.

Trenton: (You're one to talk.)

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Oldest Fuchsia: *Staring at the phone screen even after the call had ended; quietly thinking out loud Maybe I should go visit... she told me not to but she sounded so upset.

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Jiwoon: Sure~ The older me probably knows a lot of places too. I’m sure we can think of something they’ll like.

Older Pierce: *Sarcastically. My hero...

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Adult Pierce: Huh? Oh, yeah. I just thought I’d call my dad and talk to him for a bit. What did I miss?

Older Seok: You don’t want to know.

Older Sang: *Containing himself with a couple deep breaths like Trenton had taught him, he went to get the food from the delivery man when he heard the doorbell ring. (Thank God that’s over.)

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*Once Sang recognized what was in his hands, he dropped it back in the trash can and looked around with wide eyes, as if someone had been peering over his shoulder. A pregnancy test. Why would Jiwoon have a discarded pregnancy test in his house? Unless...it wasn’t from his ex-girlfriend.

Sang: Holy sh*t.

*It was too much. Too big of a secret to contain to himself. Panicking, the idol opened the medicine cabinet again and this time grabbed the bottle of Adderall. The dose was slightly higher than what he was used to, but he assured himself it would be fine. At the very least, it would help to clear his head.

*Taking a deep breath, the idol downed one of the pills and then returned the bottle to its rightful place. Forcing a smile at himself in the mirror, he finally retreated from the bathroom to go back to the living room.

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Oldest Seok: *Rolling over to squint up at Fuchsia in the dark. If that’s what your gut says, we can head out in the morning. Or right now if you’d like. *Yawns. Won’t take long to pack...

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Older Suri: Hey, it's going to be okay. We'll figure everything out. *She heard Adam call out that the food was here Uh, after we eat.

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Remi: "Ooo~ yum."

Fuchsia: *Stewing in his irritation

Jules: *Still quiet Hopefully your dad is just hungry.

Adam: *Noticing Sang coming back Hey, did you find her?

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Trenton: Come along. We need to get the both of you fed as well.

Older Fuchsia: Booo~ You're so boring.

Suri: Yeah, boo~

Trenton: You are most definitely grounded after you sober up, young lady.

Suri: You're grounded!

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Oldest Fuchsia: *Rolling over to face him I want to. I also want to let her be allowed to do her thing too, you know? I don't want to be too overbearing... But she said our older selves were there too.

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Sang: Yeah, she’s in the kitchen with the older Fuchsia and Trenton. She’s a little...tipsy? *Shrugs. Anyway~ let’s eat. I’m starving. (And would really rather not think about Fuchsia and Trenton.)

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Oldest Seok: *Pretending to think. Hm~ well, I think we should go...in the morning, when we’re both rested. *Smiles a little. It’ll give her some time to study for that midterm before we visit. Assuming our younger selves don’t drive her crazy first.

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~Lunch~

*Jiwoon must’ve had the instant release medication, judging by just how quickly the effects hit Sang as he ate. Granted, the idol shouldn’t have taken anything on an empty stomach.

*Within twenty minutes, Sang had grown quieter and quieter at the table, until he was just staring blankly at his soda. He didn’t look sad or angry, just...empty. The idol hardly noticed anyone was around him, too focused on the bubbles drifting to the top of his drink. Everything else seemed, well, irrelevant.

*The eldest version of Pierce, now on her second plate, eyed him in suspicion but turned her attention more on her younger dads.

Adult Pierce: Maybe we should go shopping later?

Seok: Ah, Sang, can you pass me the dumplings? *No answer. Sang? *Still nothing. Sang!

Sang: Hm?

Seok: The dumplings?

Sang: ...

Seok: Can you pass them over?

Sang: ...Oh.

*Tearing his gaze away from his glass, the idol’s eyes sluggishly scanned the table before landing on the dumplings. Passing them over, he then proceeded to pick at the rice on his plate.

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The Hexes group felt awkward after today's events, however Alius felt happy when he finally was able to eat some Kimchi.

Alius: I like Korean food!

Amelia: Smiles at her son I'm glad that my child is being very open minded to different cultures.

Gabriel: Curiously looks at Sang. Hey, man, are you alright?
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Oldest Fuchsia: When were more well rested, huh? *He bit back a smile, reaching to tug at the waistband of the man's pajama pants and simultaneously rubbing the tips of their noses together But I'm awake now~

~Lunch~

Suri: I love shopping~

*The girl was currently leaning against Adam's shoulder and only eating because he was lifting up bites of food for her to eat.

Suri: *Taking another bite and talking with her mouth full And this food is so good.

Older Suri: I think shopping is a great idea. (Geeze, I really got wasted, huh?)

Older Trenton: Shopping isn't a terrible idea, I suppose.

*His eyes fell to Sang's younger self in in quiet observation. He knew in an instant that the younger man was intoxicated, but his younger self seemed a touch slower on the uptake.

Trenton: You do seem a bit out of sorts... *Placing a hand on Sang's; whispering Is it because you're cross over the wedding, love?

Older Fuchsia: *Pouring juice into his tequila Shopping in a foreign country in the future with all of our past and future selves after escaping here to avoid the director and his creepy, plastic fang lady? What could go wrong?

Remi: She was not plastic. Those boobs were very real.

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Older Pierce: *Takes the tequila away from her father and boldly pours it down the kitchen sink in front of him. No more drinks for you. Or Suri.

Adult Pierce: Hey, we should be okay for a little while. Besides, we can’t stay here all day long. It’s too cramped. I know some great stores, by the way. Oh, and the little me still needs a prom dress, right?

Older Pierce: *Under her breath. If I ever get to go...

*Sang ignored Gabriel in favor of stacking grains of rice one on top of the other. The whole thing seemed utterly pointless; after all, the idol had already lost his appetite after seeing Fuchsia cling onto his husband-to-be earlier. If it weren’t for the gentle hand that settled over his own, he probably wouldn’t have even heard what Trenton said.

Sang: ... *Pausing what he was doing to blink and then look up at the man sitting beside him. No. I’m...counting. *He gestured slightly at his stack of rice before returning his attention to it and moving his hand away from Trenton’s.

Older Sang: *Pauses mid-bite, staring at his younger self and furrowing his brows. Are my eyes usually that...black?

Adult Pierce: The word you’re looking for is dilated. Can someone pass me the- *Smiles when Jiwoon handed her bowl of beef bulgogi like he’d read her mind. Thank you~

Pierce: *Tugs on Fuchsia’s sleeve. Can I have ice cream? *Pouts.

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Oldest Seok: *Dotting Fuchsia’s shoulder in featherlight kisses as he tried to catch his breath. You know~ I don’t think either of us is going to go back to sleep at this point.

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Amelia: Looks at Sang in great concern. You sound so quiet, Sang.....

Gabriel: Stares at the man. He clearly isn't okay, Mel. Maybe he should take a rest.

Toby: I hate to say this, but I don't mind shopping for a bit.

Nicola: Hears Older Fuchsia. Okay. No more drinks for this guy. Then pays attention to Remi. Would mind not talking about boobs while we're eating?
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Remi: I could talk about ass instead. She had such a nice one. I just wanted to-- *Fuchsia slammed his heel on the man's foot under the table "Ow, fuck!"

Fuchsia: *Acting as if nothing had happened, he looked over his daughters plate You're done eating already?

Older Fuchsia: Joke's on you, kiddo. I would have said that this was a bad idea if I was sober too. Besides, I had gotten you a dress. It's just in a different time zone now.

Older Trenton: A lot of good that does her.

Suri: I'm not drunk, you are.

Adam: *Biting back a laugh No one said you were, crème de fraise.

Trenton: *Using his hand to tilt the idol's chin until he faced him; his look immediately became tinted with disappointment as he sighed and released his boyfriend You lot should go on. Sang and I should stay here .
Jules: Is he alright?

Trenton: Undecided.

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Oldest Fuchsia: *Purring in delight before letting out a breathy, sweet giggle Yeah~ Probably not. *He tilted his head to capture Seok's lips, taking his time before breaking the kiss with a whisper Should we get packed and head out then?

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Pierce: *Nods enthusiastically. I ate everything on my plate. Please~ can I have ice cream?

Older Pierce: I don’t give a damn if you thought it was a good idea or not. You promised you’d quit drinking, but you lied again. And what dress? You’re not making any sense!

Adult Pierce: Hey, enough of the yelling. You’re making me nauseous.

*Watching Trenton for a while, Sang slowly turned and grabbed a nearby pen and paper. Without much thought, the idol carefully sketched the doctor sitting beside him—only the Trenton he drew was posed rather differently. For starters, the man in his drawing was asleep, his white hair splayed out on the apparent pillow beneath him. A sweet dimpled smile formed across his soft lips.

*It didn’t take Sang too long to draw his boyfriend’s sleeping face from memory, and it was strikingly accurate too. Much better than anything he could accomplish without his meds—although the current dosage was starting to make him dizzy.

*Exhaling deeply through his nose, the idol put down the pen and pushed the drawing over to his boyfriend in silence. Then Sang unceremoniously began to count rice yet again.

Older Seok: Whatever he’s on, can I have it?

Older Pierce: He’s on Adderall.

Older Sang: *Fascinated with his younger self...and extremely creeped out. R-Really?

Older Pierce: Yeah, really. Remember that time your ADHD prescription came back too high?

Older Sang: No?

Older Pierce: Well, we do. You spent the entire day like a zonked out zombie. Papa was so freaked trying to figure out what you’d taken—you wouldn’t tell him anything because you were too busy staring into the void. If it weren’t for the eyes, I would’ve guessed you were having a stroke.

Older Sang: Why did I even take it? I hate those meds.

Older Pierce: You wanted to focus better before your first law exam.

Older Sang:

Older Pierce: I thought it was kinda funny.

Older Seok: Sang has a mute button? Who knew.

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Oldest Seok: *Kissing Fuchsia back slowly and passionately before breaking away to rub the tips of their noses together. I think so, Naekkeo~ Although I’ll admit I’m not thrilled about leaving the bed just yet. It’s just so warm and cozy~ *Wraps his arms around the brunet’s waist, snuggling up behind him and not-so-subtly grinding against him.

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Amelia: Well, what do we do now?

Toby: I'm not a doctor but if he's overdosed, there is nothing we can do about it.Except making sure he doesn't hurt himself or whatever.

Nicola: Sighs in relief at Fuchisa shutting Remi up. What a perv....

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