#maygray

For @mindblindbard‘s Mind Blind, because I am still obsessed with it! Based on a line in the update, dealing with Mason being very embarrassed about what he accidentally did in a text to Gray. 

“Oh, don’t worry. You know your nipples are cute.”

John Wiseman can barely keep his features marshalled into a pensive stare as he looks at the screen of his son’s phone. He glances up at Mason, who is looking at him somewhat hopefully.

Mason’s features fall. “Urgh, it’s bad, isn’t it?”

“Well, sport, it’s not exactly great.” John admits. “To be fair though, telling your crush his dimples are cute is overplaying your hand a bit.”

Mason lets his head drop to the table with a small thud. Immediately, Mario pops by to wipe up the spilled pink lemonade on the table. He glances at John.

“Boy trouble?” He mouths. John nods. “Deep dish?”

“And extra garlic bread.” John smirks. Perhaps emotional eating wasn’t the best coping mechanism, but the Wiseman men had a weakness for it. John glanced at the old lunchbox Mason had brought with him, wondering if Nick had made him any food.

Mason’s head lifts up. “I hate being awkward. It’s like, I can handle everything else, but when it comes to him, I’m just this weird, silly, sploof.”

“I’m sorry?” John asked, smirking.

“I don’t know. I’m spiraling, Dad.” Mason admitted. “It’s just rough that I still have this stupid crush.”

John chuckled. “I get it. Love is rough. Still... maybe you turn off autocorrect for next time?”

Mason nods. “Definitely.”

“Now, let’s tuck into some garlic bread, yeah?” John grins at his son’s delighted smile as Mario brings two little plastic baskets chock-full of garlic bread and deftly sets them on the table before patting Mason on the back.

“Don’t you worry there, bambino.” Mario trills - John rolls his eyes overdramatically - “Anyone who don’t feel the same for you ain’t worth your time.”

“Grazie, Mario.” Mason says, smiling.

“I’ll bring the pizza as soon as it’s ready. You need it.”

Mason grins. John feels a twinge of guilt that Hope couldn’t be here to see his smile - that with things as they were, Mason might never feel safe enough to smile within her brainrange - but he quashes it in favor of reaching over to squeeze his son’s shoulder. “I believe in you, Button. You know that.”

Mason nods. “Thanks, Dad. I... I believe in me too.”

fanfic written for @mindblindbard‘s amazing Grayson Black because I cannot get Mind Blind out of my head for any reason! Also he said my superpower was my brightness and I swooned.

note: The characters may be terribly ooc and I’m so sorry if they are; please know that I have endless love and respect for this story!

Pairing: MayGray - Mason Wiseman x Grayson Black

More MayGray fluff for @mindblindbard‘s IF Mind Blind! This world occupies so much of my brain space and I love it!

Thought I’d go into the aftermath of Mason’s revealed feelings. When he tries his hardest to not keep crushing on Gray after being rejected.

- - -

“You don’t have to stay here, guys. I don’t mind being on my own.” Mason said softly, making Nick and Gray exchange a look. Even without being able to read his mind, both men would have been able to point out the lie. Mason hated being alone physically, perhaps because he was almost never alone mentally.

“Hey, we’re not gonna leave you alone while you’re sick, Button.” Nick chuckled softly, leaning over to ruffle Mason’s hair.

“Besides, we don’t have to stay here at all. It just so happens we like your company.” Gray smiled at the young man. 

“And there was nothing else to do tonight.” Nick teased, earning a gentle shove from his brother. 

“So... shall we watch Mamma Mia! again?” Grayson asked hopefully.

Nick sighed as Mason nodded eagerly. “As long as you don’t mind my sick voice.”

“Eh, Gray can’t sing anyway, and he’s healthy as an ox.” Nick smirked.

“Arse.”

“Only to you, Darling.” Nick joked.

Mason relaxed a little bit. He had told his father everything (technically, he had thought it, but intentionally so), and John Wiseman’s sage advice had been to just let it all happen, to let himself feel his feelings, whether they were still for Gray or for somebody else. He was glad that Gray was still Nick’s friend, and his... but still, his feelings would not leave, even after two years. He almost hoped they would, but it was obvious by the time he and Gray were belting out the lyrics to “Waterloo” during the end credits and Nick was pretending to cover his ears to block out their singing that he was still deeply, madly in love with Grayson Black.

Something in Grayson’s eyes changed as he saw Mason realize this, and he awkwardly turned away, trailing off from singing. Mason, too, felt the sudden tension and turned away to the screen.

“Is it over?” Nick asked suddenly, quickly cutting through the tension. “Why don’t we have some cookies?”

“I’m always ready for cookies.” Mason grinned, sniffling.

“Gray? Order us up a couple of deep dish pizzas?”

“Of course. You’re not cooking?”

“If I have to make enough cookies for the two of you sugar-hounds, I’m not gonna have enough energy to cook, too!” Nick chided playfully. He gently patted his brother’s shoulder, trying not to pry on his intimate self-realization but hearing it anyway. I’m always here if you need to talk, Button. I’ll always be there for you.

I know, Nicky Mouse. I don’t know what I’d ever do without you.

Heh. Don’t you worry about it. You’ll never have to find out.

Grayson smiled as he realized the brothers were communicating silently. “I’ll order the pizzas, then.”

“Thanks, Gray. Why don’t you pick out another movie, Mason? We’ll be waiting a while for the mind-over-batters.”

Written for Mind Blind, a WIP interactive fic by @mindblindbard and which is currently consuming quite of bit of my brain.

Pairing: MayGray (Mason Wiseman and Grayson Black) Yes, the title is a reference to Mamma Mia. Spoilers for the latest update of Mind Blind.

Doing an MC overview for my Buttons from @mindblindbard‘s AMAZING in-progress interactive fiction Mind Blind! Seriously, I love this thing and am so excited!

Mason Wiseman - Cheerful | Sweet | Terrified

Confident - Accepting - Insightful - Ethical Nicky Mouse - best relationship | Dad: great | Mom: terrified of her Strategy: Who’s on First | Eats mind-over-batters RO: Grayson Black | Save Name/Ship Name: MayGray  (face claim: Miles McMillan)

“I can handle anything as long as I have you, Nicky Mouse.” Devilishly smart and clever, Mason scored a 280 on his ASE by virtue of his intelligence. A lover of books and reading, he has battled an intense feeling of loneliness due to his mind blindness. He loves Nick dearly, and has accepted the fact that his love for Grayson Black is not going away, although he desperately hopes one day Gray might hug him close. Best friends with Sally, but his confidence and overall cheer masks his fear-ridden insides. He’s terrified of losing Nick, Gray, or Sally, the only people he trusts, and he’s absolutely terrified of his mother after the Incident, and though he loves his father, he still feels like he was abandoned, only exacerbating his issues with loneliness.

Theodore “Theo” Wiseman - Snarky | Unique | Closed-off

Morbid - Resentful - Innovative - Expedient Nick-Nack - okay relationship | Dad - trying | Mom - doesn’t want to see Strategy: Terrible images | Eats Peanut Butter Pollards RO: Kent Zarneki | Save Name/Ship Name: Mythtaken (face claim: Giles Matthey)

“Antigone and Cassandra, huh? I’m more like Andromeda myself.” Theo is obsessed with Greek Mythology. At first it helped him escape from his circumstances by letting him imagine a world of heroes... and then it comforted him that even in the epic legends, the best heroes could never get a break either. Morbid and broody, Theo cares more for animals than human company at the moment - at least animals either can’t read his mind or don’t comment on what they find there. He’s never been as attracted to anyone as he has Kent Zarneki, even if he’s still pissed at him. Passed the ASE due to his knowledge of fighting.

Ellis Wiseman - Resilient | Easygoing | Guilty

Humorous - Accepting - Interpersonal - Expedient Nickerbocker - feels guilty | Dad - guilty | Mom - feels guilty Strategy: Personal affirmation | Eats snickerdoodles RO: “Glitch” Parker | Save Name/Ship Name: ComedyDuo (face claim: Tyler Posey) “Ah, no. Gotta be a level ten friend to access the Tragic Backstory, hon.” The big ASE Caper has been the highlight of Ellis’ young life so far, in a life that has contained more than a fair bit of stinky things. However, he has developed the best kind of defense against bad thoughts - humor and a healthy case of denial. He has a deep-seated guilt that he was the one to tear apart his family, and carries a harsh self-deprecating wit with him. He finds it hard to trust people, because it seems like he ruins the lives of everyone who comes near. However, meeting with fellow funnyman Glitch may just provide Ellis with the help and understanding he needs to overcome his guilt and fully commit to training at Aeon. He also used to have a crush on Grayson, but all that flew out the window as soon as he saw Glitch.

Penelope “Pen” Wiseman - Willful | Persistent | Ruthless

Confident - Resentful - Insightful - Effort Tick - resentful | John - resents | Hope - blames Strategy: Terrible images | Eats chocolate chip cookies RO: Ambrose Kim | Save Name/Ship Name: DaddyIssues (face claim: Britt Robertson)