“You told me I looked like I just woke up!” Brennan exclaimed with a laugh, coming over to her with an eye roll of his own, “Come on, I suppose we do really need to get going and make sure our friends are okay.”
“You can?” Jay knew that a dangerous amount of hope and want filled his eyes, but he couldn’t shut it away. He studied her face for any hint of betrayal or trickery, but couldn’t find any.
"Yeeeeessss but you look cute like that though" Paris said with a small giggle. "okay… dad"
"Of course. youre my friend, and i watch out for my friends." Madylin replied.
Brennan rolled his eyes at Paris, stealing her for a kiss on the cheek and tugging her out the apartment door.
Jay couldn’t stop the small smile that appeared on his face as he said, “Thank you, Madylin. Honestly, thank you.”
Paris chuckled and grabbed her phone and keys on the way out and locked the door behind her. As they walked down the hallway she intertwined her fingers with Brennans.
"Girl ive always got your back. thats what i do." Madylin said with a toothy smile.
Brennan smiled, taking them back to his room. He knocked on the door before he was going to open it, just to give them a warning.
Jay startled a little when the door was knocked on, quickly sitting up and chewing his lip.
Paris followed Brennan in and sat down on the other, unoccupied bed. she kicked her flip flops off and crossed her legs.
"Hey sunshines. sleep well?" Madylin asked.
“Yeah,” Brennan replied quietly, not daring glance at Jay. He instead looked to Paris, just for some kind of reassurance.
Jay took a breath, then drew up that mask he always wore and made jesting tone, “So I heard I was a good kisser last night, ey, Brennan?” He forced a laughed and a grin, “I suppose I should be more careful about what I drink next time, I must’ve been really out if it.”
Brennan let out a sigh of relief. He didn’t remember what happened. But quickly a hard expression appeared on his face, “I don’t want you ever drinking again. Never.”
"i second that" Madylin piped up.
Paris gave a small nod of agreement and smiled. "we all make mistakes and we learn from them."
(sorry for the one liners. my head hurts)
(Totally fine, I have those days too)
“Well…” Jay sighed. He’d just have to be more sneaky about it…
“No, Jay. Never again, I can see that look in your eyes. You’re turning into an alcoholic, Jay. I don’t want you even near alcohol,” Brennan said sharply, folding his arms over his chest.
“Well, it looks like someone cares for me a bit too much, maybe I am a really good kisser,” Jay forced the jest, laughing along with it. Just pretend it’s all a joke to you…
Madylin looked back at Jay with a look that read 'knock it off before i knock you in the face'. Paris looked up at Brennan and spoke, "honestly i think Brennans probably the better kisser. but thats just me." Paris laughed and hoped it would lighten the mood a little bit.
Jay forced a laugh again, drawling, “Sure.”
Brennan forced a light laugh of his own, hoping to make Brennan more comfortable. He’ll come out about it when he’s ready.
(sorry it’s so short, gtg)
(Hi :)
(hey sorry i thought i responded to this forever ago my bad)
(You’re good :)
Madylin and Paris chuckled. Madylin threw her arm around Jay.
"so what are we gonna do today ladies?" Madylin said.
"Pool? Beach? Something else?" Paris said, laying back on her hands.
“The beach doesn’t sound bad…” Brennan remarked, but casting a glance at Jay. He seemed chill enough, and he seemed to lean towards Madylin a little (as a friend). Maybe they bonded or something. I hope Jay talked about it with someone at least…
"yes i get to wear my cute bathing suit finally" Paris said jumping up and clapping her hands like a child.
Madylin laughed, "we get to match too".
“Lemme change,” Brennan said with a laugh, grabbing a pair of clean swim shorts out of his drawer and slipping into the bathroom. Jay grabbed his own pair, chewing his lip for a second before heading to the closet to change too.
Paris and Madylin ran off to their room and changed into their own,matching, swimsuits. madylins black and Paris' light pink. the both slipped on matching jean shorts and some flip flops. paris threw towels, their phones, and room key into a beach bag and went back to the boys room.
Brennan and Jay had changed, both sitting in chairs when Madylin and Paris got back. Brennan stood and stretched, “I’m ready when you all are.” He smiled and offered an arm to Paris.
Paris smiled and took it and they walked out the door towards the elevators.
Brennan walked to the elevator, pressing the first floor when they got in. He glanced at Jay, who was looking at the floor. Brennan sighed quietly, tucking Paris into his side with a smile. It’ll get better… Some things just need to smooth out…
Paris wrapped her arms around Brennan’s stomach and let her head rest on his chest. Madylin glanced over at Jay and noticed his staring at the floor.
She threw her arm over his shoulders, “what did the beach ever do to you?” she said jokingly.
Jay smiled, laughing a little as he leaned a little bit closer, “To be fair, there are sharks.” Brennan laughed too, extremely grateful for Madylin’s presence so it wouldn’t be awkward.
“You know…” Brennan mused, “Maybe I could teach y’all to surf if th waves are good…”