miracles

“ help you? isn’t that exactly what i’m doing? i’d say my presence is a lot of help,” shai quipped, nochalantly leaning his back against the wooden stable wall, offering the farmer a smug little grin. “ and, once you’re done feeding the animals, i’m going to let you take me out for lunch. consider that your reward. i’ve been cooped up inside long enough, it’s time for a change of scenery.” // @crestfallenx​

“ first off, don’t call me that. not your bro, mullner,” sebastian scrunched up his features, pulling a face upon hearing the familiar sound of his former friend’s annoying voice. probably the last person in town he was hoping to run into, aside from his step father demetrius. the spirits must be in a terrible mood today, judging by his endless streak of bad luck. the frown etched into his features deepens when the athelete approaches him, and points out his unhealthy habit. “ really? what’s the worst that could happen? i go out with a bang, die a quick death, instead of a painfully slow one in this stupid cow town??” sebastian snapped, folding his arms across his chest. the words came out a little harsher than he meant for them to, still feeling on edge after the argument that caused him to leave the house in the first place. however, deep down inside, he knows he shouldn’t be taking it out on alex. idiot can’t help being at the wrong place at the wrong time. “ if... if you’re not trying to police my habits, then learn to mind your own business,” he mumbled, shaking his head. great, no cigarettes for him, and now he’s stuck having to make small talk with that meathead.“ well... shouldn’t you be going home? isn’t it way past your bedtime already?” 

his frown was quick to falter upon seeing the lighter in the baker’s hand, and sebastian breathed out a sigh of relief as she offered it to him. just the thought of having to walk home to retrieve his own, after making such a dramatic exit, was making him cringe.  “ thanks mel, i really owe you one,” he nodded, a hint of a smile tugging on the corners of his mouth, cigarette dangling between his lips. the young male didn’t waste any time to light it, and took a long drag before blowing out a stream of smoke. just what he needed to take the edge off after that stupid argument. “ oh, right, your lighter. sorry,” sebastian awkwardly hands it back to the woman, suddenly feeling a little flustered. small talk isn’t exactly his forte, but not wanting to come across as he rude, he tries to make an effort. “ i didn’t know you were a smoker too.” 

“ and you clean up nicely too, mister. i mean, look at you — i truly am a miracle worker. wonder if your family is even going to recognize their scruffy little gabe, ” ellis jokes, reaching out to smooth their hand over his friend’s hair, tidying it up and perfecting it. “ pff, such a handsome man now. it’s a good thing almost everyone downstairs is related to you, otherwise you’d be breaking so many hearts tonight, player,” the younger is making it sound like they are merely teasing, but truth be told, they can feel their heart beating loudly against their ribcage when they look gabriel up and down. time to change the subject, before they accidentally reveal too much. “ right, james, i remember. guess there’s only one way to know for sure, right? about the girlfriend, i mean. otherwise i might just have to seduce him away from her,” they chuckle, eyes crinkling playfully. it’s actually not a bad idea — finding themselves a nice and goodlooking distraction, keep a sufficient amount of distance between the two of them, just to be safe. “ fine? just fine? what happened to looking great, hmpf,” ellis scolds, puffing out their cheeks, showing little resistance when their friend tugs them close. “ alright, let’s go. it is time to find some better company.” breathing out a sigh, ellis opens the bedroom door, gesturing for the other to follow them as they head for the staircase.  “oh wow, judging by the noise i’m hearing, i think the majority of the guests are already here, so how about you introduce me to james the hottie first?”