WIP WEDNESDAY
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Iāve been tagged in a lot of these WIP games over many weeks and weeks. Thank you for tagging me, I do appreciate it. I havenāt had anything to share until now.
Hereās an extra long snippet from a fic I was working on for Scottuary that I didnāt get finished in time. Prompt was āsummer breakā which is more or less spiralled into Scott has his āhot girl summerā before starting college. Each chapter to feature a different Scott pairing)
One particular morning, after a longer-than-usual run that leaves his quads screaming and his white shirt plastered to his chest, Scott decides to detour. His usual post-run routine involves a cold shower and a protein shake, but the scent of roasted beans drifting from the Beacon Hills Beanery is too tempting to resist.
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He joins the short queue to order, his white shirt clinging damply to his chest, emphasizing the lean muscle of his torso. Sweat still glistens on his skin, a sheen of exertion that catches the soft, internal cafe lighting. When it's his turn, heās greeted by a deliciously sexy Brazilian barista.
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And Scott feels it. That familiar, pleasant jolt.
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The baristaās eyes are the colour of dark roasted coffee, framed by thick lashes. A faint smile curves his mouthāeasy, confident, just shy of mischievous. He wears a black apron over a fitted grey t-shirt that hugs his shoulders just right. A touch of stubble shadows his jaw, giving him a slightly dangerous edge. But Thereās recognition in his gaze.
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āScott McCall?ā he says, voice smooth with a melodic accent Scott canāt quite place. His smile widens. āMan, I almost didnāt recognize you out of uniform. You look⦠good.ā
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Scott blinks, heat rising to his cheeks. Heās used to intensityāDerekās dark focus, Boydās steady appraisalābut this is different. Playful. Curious. Warm. Inviting.
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āUh, hey. Yeah, thatās me,ā Scott says, pushing a hand through his damp hair. āDo I know you?ā
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The barista chuckles, low and inviting. āJosh Diaz. Beacon Point High. I was one of your competitor schoolās mascots. Timberwolf.ā He mimes a dramatic claw swipe. āState quarterfinals last year? You absolutely flogged us.ā
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Scott laughs, genuine and surprised. āThe Timberwolf! You guys had the most aggressive mascot Iāve ever seen.ā
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āHad to,ā Josh replies, leaning casually against the counter. āSomeone had to try matching your intensity. Didnāt work, obviously,ā he shrugs. āBut everyone knew about the McCall kid at Beacon Hills. You guys always had a solid team.ā
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His gaze driftsāslow, deliberateāover Scottās sweat-slicked chest before flicking back to his face. The look lingers just long enough to make Scottās stomach flip and flutter with fireflies.
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So,ā Josh continues, voice dipping into a teasing lilt, āWhat can I get for the star lacrosse player?ā
Scott swallows. āCold brew. Large. Extra Ice.ā
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āComing right up, champ,ā Josh says. He gestures to the small patio outside. āGrab a seat, Iāll bring it out when itās ready. You look like you need to cool down.ā
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Scott nods, a genuine smile spreading across his face. āThanks, Josh.ā
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He walks outside, settling onto a wrought-iron chair thatās still cool in the pre-dawn air. The street is quiet, the sky just beginning to hint at streaks of rose and orange. He can still feel the lingering burn in his quads, but a different kind of heat now spreads through him, ignited by Joshās recognition and playful flirtation.
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A few minutes later, Josh appears with a tall, condensation-beaded cold brew. He sets it down with a soft clink. āHere you go. On the house. Consider it a welcome to summer, no more rivalries.ā
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Scottās eyes widen. āSeriously? Thanks, man. You didnāt have to.ā
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Josh shrugs, leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, his gaze warm and direct. āConsider it a friendly gesture. Or a reward for putting in the work. You always looked good on the field, even when you were kicking our asses.ā He pauses, his gaze sweeping over Scott again, a slow appreciation that makes Scottās stomach flutter with fireflies all over again. āStill do, even covered in sweat.ā
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Scott chuckles, taking a long, grateful swig of the cold brew. Itās perfect, strong and icy. āThanks. Itās definitely a different kind of workout this summer. Trying to keep busy.ā
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āOh yeah?ā Josh asks, a knowing glint in his dark eyes. āWhat kind of busy?ā
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āJust⦠exploring,ā Scott says, a little more confident than he feels. He gestures vaguely. āNew experiences. No plans.ā
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Joshās smile softens. āNo plans, huh? I like the sound of that. My scheduleās pretty open outside of this place. Thereās a bonfire down at the beach tonight. You should come. Cool off after all that⦠exploration. Or, you know, come for more exploration,ā he winks
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