Oh well

“What did you do to make them kicking you out a possibility? Wait, will you actually be properly singing? Oh that is going to brilliant. What sort of show is this?” 

“You actually think I did something to get myself kicked out?” he placed a hand on his hip, raising an eyebrow at her. “Rude, they just cancelled the show. It’s been down for almost three months now Brooke. I will and it will be awful, Annie is the one with the voice. It’s a kid’s show so that might explain it...”

“Oh, clever are you. You did a great job on your other show, they would have missed out on something even greater if they had let you go. You like kids and you have the energy and the humor for it at least – but then again, smiling at the camera isn’t that stupid either. Half an hour here and there and then some cash. Is Vicky an actual person or a mascot? You can’t play instruments, can you?”

“They’re already missing out on something great while denying my old show a fourth season. People got seriously upset, my twitter feed didn’t calm down for a week I think. Why did I ever sign up on that site... No it really wasn’t a bad deal, I was quite lucky to strike it down so I’m not going to complain about still having a job. She’s an actual person, she’s been on that show for... two years now, I think. I’ll join her three days a week here at the start. Nope, but my cousin sure can. I might actually ask her to teach me how, could get useful.”

“Dude, no way I’m gonna miss out on that. I can ell you now that I’ll definitely be tuning in, and sing along. That’s what good friends are for. Also how dare this Vicky person take my spot, I need to at least tune in for the competition. But hey, did you get a haircut or something? You look a bit different.”

“You don’t want to miss out on such classics such as ‘Look both ways’ and ‘Always say thank you’. You might learn a thing or two from this, I swear. Vicky knows jin-jutsu, she teaches that at least three times a month -- you sure you’re up for this pal?” John stopped for a while, glancing down at his shirt after Nate’s question. “Eh... no? Could be the shirt, Sash is still trying to update my wardrobe for some weird reason. I swear she mom more than mom sometimes.”

“They didn’t? That’s great news! I know you’ve been worried to bits about it, don’t try to lie to me. Are you excited for it? I mean… by the sound of it, it’s not Family Fumble but I can join in on that circle for sure.”

“Meh, let me live in my lies Eileen. But yeah, they finally came to a conclusion after I went on and told the manager I thought about finding other jobs. They sort of got a spot open at the children’s part of the studio and since I worked with them on that game show they knew I could do it. I’m a little excited actually, I get to do more than just crack jokes and smile at the camera, even if I’m not all that used to it yet. So it will be you, me and Vicky singing along to that guitar. Can’t say I hate it.”

In that case let me get used to calling people by their first name again. Meeting new people, being a teacher.  being a student  and being an intern at the same time I found it easier to learn peoples last names for strange reason. Nevertheless is going good. Okay I’ll make this easier on you my young padawan; I might want something that isn’t involve with dancing. I know its a shocker but I’ll be happy if you donate that money you will spend on me to some charity in need.

You’ve been doing everything at once it seems, do you even stop to breathe Sash? I’m glad to hear you’re doing fine however, would be a pain if you put so much effort into something that didn’t give you anything back. Donate? Well I guess I could do that, but I’m not all too familiar with the ones around Brooklyn... are we talking shelters and stuff then?

I did just call you Parker. Oh. your name is not curse my dear friend but I do enjoy calling people by their last names now after my internship at Dance Play. John; heres the thing I like to get my gifst early so I could get the best of the best for all of you. Since when I ever tell you what I want? Surpise me. 

That’s usually Erin’s thing, do people do it to feel mighty or something? I feel like calling people by their last names is either due to respect, or to keep a distance between yourself and the other person, like you don’t belong on the same level. How’s that going? Never and you always end up getting something weird -- I’m really not that good at focusing on everyone’s gifts at once, can’t you at least drop a hint?

Though Erin backed up, she glanced hesitantly towards the end of the corridor, she didn’t really want to leave, but she knew coming here was a bad idea. It had been way too long between them for her to just show up without any warning asking if she could stay, things weren’t back to normal yet. She desperately wanted things to be back to as they were two months ago, before that stupid little fight. Being friends with John brought out a childishness in her that really needed to come out, otherwise she would be just boring old Erin, the buzzkill. And it was that side of her that, triggered her mother into arranging that stupid little brunch of hers. She missed John more than anything, his playfulness, his dumb but funny jokes, his ability to bring out the fun side of her, she missed that a lot. She should’ve apologised a long time ago, but of course, Erin felt strongly that he was wrong about everything, it was just a little joke after, but as days turned into weeks, which slowly crept into months, she knew it was her that should’ve apologised and she should’ve done it a long time ago. When she heard the stiffness to his voice, her hope of going back to as they were  dropped a little. “I know you did…” she said nodding slowly. “The whole brunch thing…that was true tho, I wouldn’t look like this if my mother wasn’t involved..you probably know that, or well I hope you do.”

“I wasn’t talking about your dress and make-up”, John pointed out, clearing his throat. “I know you better than to assume you put all of this on by your free will.” Was Erin trying to avoid the subject of the forum, or did she straight up not care? Though he was already aware it had been nothing but a harmless joke, and that both of them had clearly overreacted, he couldn’t avoid glancing over it -- at least not with some sort of recognition from Erin, to show that she understood what she had done wrong and that she understood why he had been hurt by it. She was filled with pride, he knew that, but for once he wanted her to actually swallow it and throw him a propper apology. John wasn’t the most clean guy around when it came to making mistakes and hurting others, he had done that plenty in the past and he had only apologized a handful of times, if even that. But he hadn’t known better back then, it had been a game for him up until Erin had caught him off guard last year -- it was too late for him to bring up old feuds and silly fights but that didn’t mean he couldn’t stand for what he had done and make up for it if he ever got a chance to. Erin had to do the same.

Parker, i’m in self control. I just want to start with time so I can get all the good presents first. 

Did you just call me Parker? What’s with you girls and being unable to use my first name, is it cursed? I’m pretty sure there’s going to be plenty of those later on too. You haven’t even told me what you want for Christmas this year. 

I need to start my Christmas shopping soon

Already? Hasn’t even been a week into December, Sash!

But that’s the thing I have missed out, like or example i have no idea where Sasha is or what’s going on in Ollie’s life, or even on Brooke’s. Also I don’t understand why they are debating on keeping you or not, they should just finish with you. It wouldn’t make sense to bring someone new. You are. - she joked- I might tell her soon, I haven’t talk to her in awhile. Gives me a good excuse too. Shut up, you are supposed to be a writer not a actor. {it felt extremely amazing being able to kiss her boyfriend after a hole solid years not being able to do so. She smiled in to kiss once she felt his arms around her body, he felt like home. She was finally at home} I have missed you more.

Would it make you feel better if I told you I’m just as clueless? Not that I’m close with your ex, but I haven’t been able to reach those other ones either. Meh, it’s straight out the last season, they want to try something new and sort of need the floor for that so it’s more whether they should put me on another show or let me go -- they aren’t being quick deciding either, makes it hard to know if I should look for jobs or not. [he shook his head slowly before breaking it off with a sigh.] We can discuss that later, right now I just want to stare at your beautiful face -- mom misses you, actually, keeps asking when you’ll be back. I’m pretty sure both will be here for Christmas. [a soft laugh escaped him] Who says I can’t be both? [it was a sudden outburst of needs that dug itself into his head upon feeling her touch, the joy of having Kenna back into his life and to know he was allowed to hold her so near. he couldn’t wait any longer and he soon lifted her up in his arms without breaking the connact between their lips.] Can you unpack later? 

Tell me all about it then, I need a distraction from unpacking and I feel like i miss out a lot. We can’t have you going nuts, between the both of us your the sane one. { she giggled as she faced him} You know if that was actually real, you have fooled us all. { she bit down her lower lip as she tried to control her excitement} I’m always ready love. 

Well I’m not going to tell you you haven’t missed out on anything but... it’s pretty much what I have told you over Skype already. The network is on its last season of my game show and they are pretty much debating whether they still want me there or not. I am? [he chuckled] That was new, you should tell that to mom. Pfft, not to brag or anything but I’m pretty good at keeping a character. [he winked once, feeling his cheeks grow hotter the moment their lips met again for the first time in a year; he couldn’t keep himself from wrapping his arms around her and quickly pull her closer] I have missed you so much.