you only live once

“Oh, wait, sorry, you’re right. That was the best part of being away, not seeing you.”

“Caleb, I am five years older than you. Respect your elders.”

“Elder? Okay, Grandpa.”

“But that would be too much food.”

“Too much food? Maybe for a bird.”

Leslie smiled politely at the stranger who was trying to hit on her before spotting and making eye contact with someone she knew across the room. “Help me,” Leslie mouthed.

“Leslie! Darling--there you are. The doctors and I were looking everywhere for you. Come back with me, okay? You forgot to take your medication again. You know how much it makes you hallucinate when you don’t take it.” Caleb stated as he joined the two of them, “Sorry for her. She’ll be going now.” He assured the stranger as he guided Leslie away from him. “Great acting right? If I didn’t have such a shitty life I feel like I could of moved to Hollywood and became a hit. I feel like I could of done great in drama films or y’know porn. Either was a top choice for me if I didn’t get into fighting.” Caleb commented proudly as he handed the girl a drink once the close was clear and the other guy was gone. “Also Les, stop talking to creepy fucking dudes okay? I can’t save you all the time.”

“Listen, there is no way that Scorpius and Albus were not at least a little gay for each other!”

“I’m sorry--what the fuck are we talking about again?”

“Yes, I’m alive. No, you probably shouldn’t be happy to see that. Let’s just move the fuck on and discuss why you’re here, yeah?”

“You’re technically not alive if we’re talking specifics.” He jokingly mentioned. “Do we really have to discuss why I’m here? Can’t I just come and see you? I’m a nice guy sometimes, y’know.”

“It looks like you’ve caught me at a bad time.”

“Get it together, Winston. ”

“Nope. Not thinking about it,” Jaslyn protested, waving a hand dismissively. “I am enjoying my last few weeks of freedom. College talk will have to wait until term actually starts up.”

“Junior right? Don’t take my father’s class. He’ll make you hate your life.”

“Are you gonna stand there with your mouth hanging open or are you gonna help me lift this?”

“It’s pretty funny watching you struggle--but yeah, I’ll help.”

“Do you think I could borrow your cell phone? I swear wholeheartedly that I won’t book it.”

“My screen is all cracked anyways. You’re better off booking a better phone at least.” He mentioned before handing the stranger is phone.

“I’m back! Jeez, I missed you.”

“Missed me? Are you okay?”

“Yes, this is a box of things from my Uncle’s house - not that it’s any of your business - and, no, you cannot see my baby pictures. End of discussion.” 

“First of all, I didn’t ask. Second, you’ve seen my baby pictures. It’s only fair.”

“Do I want chocolate ice cream or a coffee milkshake? Seriously, I need help.”

“Just get both.”