Coop Anderson

You will always claim that title Coop.

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Aw shucks. That’s a valid feeling to have Coop. It’s okay to feel guilty, and maybe talking about this with Steve could make you feel better. You don’t have to ‘get your head right’. Your mind is fine the way it is. Dad tried to tell me my head wasn’t right for liking boys and it sucked. But you liking men and women is a beautiful thing.

Sorry C, I didn’t mean to suggest something. I don’t want you to feel anxious, but I do want Steve to know you’re awesome, all sides of you.

Exactly! Although I didn’t need to know so much about the female anatomy of Tony’s past girlfriends.

Taking a break is nice. I’m thrilled you saw Mom! It’s great to hear she’s doing well. Oh. My. God. I know. I’ve gone through half the bag in the past day.

You know it. I hold it proudly!

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Dad likes fucking with your mind. It’s his only talent. Just wish that I hadn’t wasted twenty-six years of my life listening to him.

What makes you think he doesn’t already know that? I’m kidding. Go ahead, I’m more than happy having people big me up. I need a cheering squad.

Haha! Well I guess you can keep it handy in case you ever fancy venturing to the otherside. He’s an oversharer. Bless his cotton socks.

I’m pretty sure they use the word ‘damn’ too, man. What about jack off or boondoggle?

Strap those puppies on and we just made history, dude!

His name is Enjolras, you uncultured swine, and I already have his part memorized.

I have never heard of boondoggie. What the fuck’s that?

If I’m testing them then my name goes first in the history book, just in case I die.

Fuck off. I’m not French. All American baby over here.

I’m on during the weekdays from 5 pm to 9 pm. Sunday? For? 

We make the best team.

That’s awesome! I’m happy for you, Coop. Wait I haven’t disappeared that long… how long is a while back?

Oh I know it.

I will be sure to pop in then! Sunday for a meet up. No idea where or what yet. We’ll figure that later. Food is always a good one.

We do. The best of the best!

Uhhhhh just after Christmas/New Year time if I remember rightly.

Love ya Harps!

Stevie: You're welcome, and I'm glad to hear from you as well. Ah that's okay, but we should get back together or do something when you're back in town.

British people shouldn’t get to have the exclusive pleasure of using ‘twat.’ It’s a great word.

What if we hooked some powerful batteries up to, like, a tactical vest?

To the barricades!

True. Although we have cool words too like y’all, damn and motherfucker.

....y’know that could actually work.

Well I’ve got to feed it back to you every once in a while. 

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You’re right about that Cooper. I’m not trying to imply that your experiences now are less significant or difficult. But I do think you’re doing an excellent job adjusting now that you have Steve in your life.

Just take it slow, and explain to Steve as much as you love seeing him, you’re still a bit nervous, you know? In the sense that he needs to bare with you, when you get scared.

“If life were easy, it would not be hard.” Sheri Dew said that.

He’s so funny, dosed up on painkillers. Tone has even less of a filter than usual.

No one but myself.

Oh, you went home? How did that go? How’s mom?

True. Although I’m not used to taking it. I’m the annoying one.

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Thats. I feel like I’m talking to a councillor or something. Still though. Feel like- I’m afraid I might mess things up for taking so long to get my head right.

I suppose so. Shit I didn’t even think about that. I do not wanna have a fucking freak out in the middle of that. Tony won’t be impressed if he gets called in to calm me down I can tell you that for sure. Don’t put that thought in my head. I’ve usually got no reason to panic in that department, I’m an expert! 

You’d be good in a pub quiz.

He does? I love him. He’s so much fun. The shit he comes out with!

C'mon, you and I both know that’s just twatspeak for “I realized you weren’t fucking around and I don’t stand a snowball’s chance in Hell.”

On it. Someone’s going to invent them at some point, so why not us?

Tell everyone. That way if they try and make us take it down, it’ll be vive la revolution!

Twatspeak? How British are you? Nah bitch I’m an actor. My face is everything.

The Humerson is what they should be called! 

Woop! Woop! Viva la revolution baby! 

Steve: Hey how are you I hope you're doing well.

Well you gotta let me know ahead of time if you’re dropping by, I don’t want to get in trouble. I wanna keep this job for awhile. I’m sure I could get you tickets either way.

Okay. Let’s do it. 

Thanks Coop. And what’s your new job? You’re not bartending anymore? But it sounds like a good time.

Okay, will do. When are you on? How’s Sunday?

Boom. Go team. Go!

Understudy role. Loving it. Not been on yet but tons of rehearsals done! Nope, not bartending, gave that up a while back.

Don’t threaten me with a good time Harps, you know I’ll take it. 

Pussy. If you’re giving up that easily, you don’t deserve the title.

Okay, but we could probably make them? They make motors for RC cars and shit. You’d just have to hook them up to some kickass power source.

I’LL BE RIGHT DOWN.

Bitch! My face makes my money. As much as I’d love to kick your ass I’ve been advised much to my disappointment to not get in fights.

Okay I know about cars. You locate the kickass power source.

SWEET. 

Should we tell everyone about it or not?

I know Coop, I just love teasing you.

Tony’s a bigger slob than the rest of us.

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That’s sounds so sweet Cooper. And please don’t feel as though it’s a competition. It makes complete sense that you want to take things slow, since this is something new for you. The fact that Steve is willing to walk you through things slow shows he really cares for you. Plus, he’s told me on several occasions that you’re awesome.

Ah, good to know. I do want to see what Tony’s up to, though. Because I want to make sure he’s doing okay.

Of course, nothing below the belt. Promise. And your abs are great. Your strength gave me motivation to work harder at the gym.

That makes sense. I have no plans to get involved in drama, but I love meeting new people. 

Makes a difference from me winding you up.

You said it. Preach!

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I am awesome. So glad that’s something we can agree on.

Sure B. Easy for you to say. You’ve been through all this and you at least knew straight up that’s what you were attracted to. I’ve had Dad forcing the hetro life on me for the past twenty six years. I still like girls don’t get me wrong. I just feel incredibly out of my comfort zone and it’s how do I tell that to Steve?

Fuck me, nothing’s ever easy is it?

Tony is fine besides dosed up on painkillers as far as I know.

Who’s paying you to say nice things to me?