#like in the question i read it 'eff-err'

[prongsno]

hello!! requesting sleepy!james because the world needs more cute sleepy boys c:

{ read on ao3 }

Lily has been staring at him for the past 3 hours. Not in a creepy way, of course… but it’s kind of hard not to. 

He yawns, shuffles around in his seat to get comfortable and then stares at his book for about thirty seconds before his eyes start to flutter open and shut for a few minutes. Then his head suddenly drops, so quickly that the shock of it wakes him back up. Then he does the whole thing all over again.

He’s seriously been doing this for the past three hours and Lily is really starting to worry because he must have whiplash by now. Seriously.

And he is definitely running out of swear words, because each time he catches himself falling asleep he cusses. What starts off as the generic everyday eff this and eff that quickly turns into ‘blonking jaffa-cake bleeding bacon’ and it’s shocking how, in the tired state he is clearly in, he’s not running out of words to turn into said swear-words.

Also she’s been staring at him for the past three hours doing literally nothing. She has to do something.

“Would you like a coffee?” 

Only seconds earlier he’d just slapped his face hard to try and wake himself up and now, as she stands before him hugging her medical book to her chest for comfort, he stares up at her with wide eyes.

He opens his mouth to say something, then stops. Then he looks up at her again, then around the library. 

“Pardon?” He asks finally, squinting his eyes at her. She blushes.

She starts the question again but trails off when he starts to fidget, looking under his piles of books and bags and sweet chocolate wrappers for something that is of obvious importance. 

“Sorry,” He murmurs to her, squinting up at her again before he grabs at things again. “I’m just…” 

A book drops from his desk, hitting the hard wood floor with a BANG. Students around them look up in alarm, glare and give them a very angry sssshhh! before diving back into their books.

“Looking for something?” She asks quietly once she picks up the book. It’s a giant The Oxford History of Britain and it hits the desk with a dull plod. 

The boy is still looking, clearly in a mild state of panic now. 

“My glasses,” He whispers frantically. “I can’t see without them and-”

“Is it the pair hanging from your shirt?” 

His hands fly to his chest before he grabs at them, muttering how much of an idiot he is, and placing them back on his face. 

“Sorry,” He mutters, gazing up at her clearly now in such shock that he almost drops another book. “What did you.. err?”

“Coffee. I think you need some.” 

“Probably,” He drops his gaze back onto the endless piles of books on his cluttered desk. “But that stuff seems disgusting.” 

“Have you ever tried it?” 

“Once.” He grabs at the wrappers around him, scrunching them into a ball and stuffing them into his coat pocket before looking at her again. “When I was ten. Never touched it since.”

Seven minutes later they stand shoulder-to-shoulder at the coffee shop directly underneath the first floor of the library. His bag is packed to the rim of heavy history books, so numerous he can’t even close the zip all the way.

“I don’t really drink coffee,” He says for the tenth time, stifling down a yawn as he says so. She rolls her eyes and gets out her coffee card. 

“Trust me, Joe. I’m saving your life right now.”

“Why do you keep calling me Joe?” 

She looks up at him in alarm, the light of the refrigerator section illuminating the blush that creeps up on her cheeks.

“Isn’t that your name?”

“No.”

“Oh. Jude?”

“No.” 

“Jason?”

“Nah. I’ll give you a clue. It rhymes with…  frames.” He taps the edge of his glasses with a smirk. She can’t help but snicker.

She buys him an iced mocha, since he obviously has a sweet tooth, and watches expectantly as he takes a cautious first sip.

“Well?”

Seventeen minutes he’s buying another, a crazy gleam in his eye as he tells her that was the best thing he’s ever tasted.

“Too much caffeine is bad for you, you know that right?” 

“You’re the one that got me here…” 

When he trails off she realises he’s asking a silent question. 

“I rhyme with… hilly.” 

“…Millie?” 

“No, but close. Lily.” 

She realises, thirty minutes later, that giving James Potter an iced mocha was both the best and worst thing she’s ever done. 

The best thing because she’s now sitting next to him and they’re now friends and have each other’s numbers on their phones and he’s wonderful and also rather good looking.

And the worst thing because he’s had that much coffee that he’s yawning ever thirty seconds, giggling and also extremely hyper. 

They both agree that the best thing is for her to walk him to his flat. She has to hold onto his waist (not that she’s complaining) because otherwise he’ll fall like jelly to the floor - something that happens once whilst they wait for the green man at a traffic light. She has to pull him up, both of them laughing and gasping for breath as cars whizz and whoosh past them.

He looks rough when he opens the door to the flat and tells her she can have a cup of tea for her troubles. He’s literally a walking zombie when they walk into the kitchen / living room area and he shuffles up to the kettle like he’s made out of iron.

“What the hell happened to you?” A dashing looking boy with sunglasses on (yes, sunglasses on inside) takes one look at James and laughs.

“You! Dammit Sirius, forcing me to go to the library after you trashed this place.” James groans and grabs three mugs from the cupboard. His hands are shaking and he stifles another yawn again.

“I found him in the library,” Lily grins. “The poor guy was really too tragic for me to leave alone.” 

James fights a blush and thrusts a cup of tea into her and Sirius’ hands before he sits down on the sofa. He groans, rubs his eyes and mutters ‘I hate everything’. 

“Don’t forget your tea, mate.” 

“I won’t. Just… I need a…” 

It takes him all of just sixty seconds before his head lolls to the side and he’s fast asleep. It takes another twenty seconds before he starts snoring. 

“Thanks for looking after him,” Sirius gives Lily a high five. “You’re welcome to stay until the fool wakes up and then he can ask you out properly.”

When he wakes he does exactly that. And Lily, of course, says yes. As long as he never has coffee again.

[penelope-and-wonders]

Replies

@igglemouse replied to your photoset:

Ahhh my favorite mustache T_T

The Sisterhood of Eternal Mustache of Luke just got the honorary member ♥

@romeo-and-simulet replied to your photoset:

professor Broccoli?

Well, originally they were Professor Bracaloni, but I decided it would be funny if Ferns mispronounced it :D

@shaysugar replied to your photoset:

I like this little detail of them doing chores/gardening together while having a casual talk. Really bring the reality in

I’m so happy you like it!!! Thank you!! ♥ I mean I always worry it’s not exciting enough but I never know how to go without ‘cause life kinda consists of moments like that, and they kinda determinate characters?? And make them whole?? I dunno, I’d miss them if I didn’t have them in my story, that’s for sure!

@shaysugar replied to your post:

Where do I sign? I'm in XD Mustaches for the win

There’s no formal signing in procedure actually. You just need to stand in the center of the biggest town square that is near you and yell ‘OH DEAR LORD I LOVE ME SOME GREAT MUSTACHE’. After that you may consider yourself signed in! If you also get yourself a husband/wife that day, the Sisterhood will take the credit xD

@shaysugar replied to your post:

pretty sure a lot of that skill comes from your journalism skills :D And age too, cuz that's what I realized after reaching 30s. Age is wisdom

Well yeah, actually I agree with you. My studies gave me a lot. I know it’s kind of popular to say that Uni gives you nothing, well at least in Russia it’s quite popular, but I think Uni gives you as much as you want to take. As for the wisdom, yeah. Being 30 I’m totally different person from being 25. A went through a lot of changes during that period of my life, and I grew a lot. I actually love being 30. I didn’t love being 14 or 20, although I enjoyed those years. But now I know I love my age.

@shaysugar replied to your post:

^yes! And I didn't even know that until Luke was stached

That clearly was Providence that told me to stache him! :D

@tinwhistletoo replied to your photoset:

Just chillin' with her dad!:)

With her dad and his mustache, hehe! I’m sorry. I had to do this... xD

@tinwhistletoo replied to your post:

Support groups?? I haven't gotten the memo! I need one of those support groups!!

Why would you need a support group? It’s me who needs a support group considering what you do with me with your stories! T_T We need something like Anonymous Tinwhistletoo Readers. Hello, my name is Daria, and I follow Jana on Tumblr.

@tinwhistletoo replied to your photoset:

I love Ocean!!:)

And I love you ♥

@tinwhistletoo replied to your photoset:

Oh! Oops! Misread it - it's Ronk!!!

Why are you laughing at ‘Ronk’? It’s very masculine to my ears! Do you Swiss people call something of interest ‘a ronk’? Genitals maybe? Do tell me the truth please :p

@neopixiesims replied to your photoset:

Didn't know Luke likes soaps

He doesn’t! He’s just spending time with his daughter who likes soaps. He doesn’t even realize she’s watching a show, hehe!

@neopixiesims replied to your post:

WHO THE EFF WAS SENDING YOU HATE?!

LOL, Nicks, that was anon hate, how do I know who did it? If I did, it would ruin the anonymity of the thing xD It would ruin the whole  concept xD Oh! I Know! I found the way to ruin anon hate now!!!

@neopixiesims replied to your post:

1big 1 small... that's what she said

Err... I don’t get it?? It’s like there are two penises around, one big and one small? xD

@neopixiesims replied to your post:

Soooo you do like staches....

Danny mustache too. Don't forget Dan the stache man

I do love Luke’s stache. I do love you despite us being apart, and over, and all this shit. I do not like Danny’s stache. Whatever you say, whatever Jules says, Danny was and always will be a soulless commercial slut to me. Nothing will change that. Nothing. Even the plushie. Even the drama man. Although... drama man may be able to change it ‘cause he’s all-powerful!

@oakglow replied to your post:

Yes! Fayce! I knew it would stick ����(fern and jayce emojis)

Yeah! Originally, we had two option, ‘Fayce’ and ‘Jern’, but everybody liked ‘Fayce’ more. I liked ‘Jern’ better though ‘cause I associated it with ‘gems’, but Fayce won so I fell in love with it ‘cause I always fall in love with the option I have ‘cause this is the way of enjoying life and not being sad about it being all wrong LMAO

@simsomedia replied to your post:

Dude no one sends sunshine hate. If you do I will beat you. Just no, not my sunshine.

You know what? I thought about it and realized that maybe it wasn’t that bad?? I mean, I’m thirty, I’m quite mature to know this hate won’t affect me if I don’t let it affect me, but at the same time this person who sends this hate has to feel some relief from all the hate they feel so I kinda help them feel better?? Although I have to admit, that’s awful and really sad when you need to send someone hate to feel better :(

@furiouslydecaffinated replied to your photoset:

I loooooove them!

And I love Emilia and Yulian T_T Please, don’t hurt my babies T_T

@neutralsupply replied to your photoset:

Yas Nutella the Argyles know what's up

I was one of those who “don’t love” Nutella... Then I got myself a jar and stopped to lie to myself...

@neutralsupply replied to your post:

You have a thing for a lot of things Daria

YES! This state of mind’s called ‘joie de vivre’! :p

@neutralsupply replied to your post:

3 small posts means I can like them THREE TIMES AS MUCH!! Yeeeeeey MORE LOVE FOR DARIA!! ❤️❤️

That is because Zina is generous and gives Daria a lot of love, but there are stingy people that rather give one love instead of three loves. Three loves! Can you imagine?? You give three loves away, and it feels like you are out of love now!

@simwithsparkles replied to your photoset:

I think he will definitely charm her!!

I dunno, he still has this bad boy look... Plus, he hasn't had a lot of experience with moms that are not drunk or high... Meaning I haven't actually decided on Ocean’s attitude toward Jayce yet LOL

@simwithsparkles replied to your post:

You are magical to me!! ❤

This is great 'cause you 100% magical to me!!! ♥

@buckleysimss replied to your post:

I adore your replies. You're always so thoughtful and sincere in what you say. ♥

OMG, thank you so much for saying this! I never knew what to say to people who didn’t know me from when I was like five. I mean what do you say to people that are nice to you, and you care for them but there are no years and years of common memories and togetherness between you? And then one day I realized that for some reason people are okay with me just expressing myself, you know? They also seem to be interested in weird stuff I’m saying like for example why do you think all aliens are bald and not furry, I mean Alf was furry? I mean sometimes they look at me like I’m a bit crazy but that’s not a bad look, that’s like, oh how sweet this crazy person is xD

@buckleysims replied to your post:

I would join! I am always hungry, and I really like muffins. And mustaches. ;)

You know what? I just realized how one can promote mustache as a new world trend! You just need to make a co-promotion for mustaches and muffins! It would be a fun bundle to sell to audience!

@simmingswimmingly replied to your photoset:

Best mom award goes to Ocean

Or maybe she’s so good, and calm, and kind because she hasn’t actually met Jayce yet? Who knows what’s coming for them? Not me, that’s for sure xD

@cowardlypixels replied to your post:

i got fun parent!

Congrats! That’s a good one! May a be your kid? ‘Cause I’m not sure if I want to be my own kid LOL

@authenticdragontears replied to your post:

Lmao I got relaxed parent!

LOL This one is interesting! I wonder if it’s even possible to be a relaxed parent? I can’t even imagine it but hey, I am a strict one after all xD

@authenticdragontears replied to your photoset:

That is absolutely gorgeous, awe-inspiring! Can I live there??

In which capacity, my dear? It’s Fern’s house after all xD

@simlishanddreams replied to your post:

You're so mean! LOL just wait till your toddler decides to chomp down on a sibling.

Hey, lady! I’m not mean, I’m strict, there’s a difference! LMAO

@simcataris replied to your post:

COF don't we all have a thing for daddies?? COF

Surprisingly not, not all of us! But I’m glad we are on the same page here :D

@eslanes replied to your post:

Oh god yes! I think giving a stache had the opposite effect!

I’m afraid some heretics still aren’t on our side... But I assure you, it’s the question of time, they will find the right way, the way towards Luke’s Stache... :D

@eslanes replied to your post:

Um I disagree, your stories are the best!

Thank you so much, sweetie!! I really really like your story too!! ♥ ♥ ♥

@eslanes replied to your photoset:

I completely approve of the misbehaving

But of course you do, my little rebel :p

@tabbyrh replied to your post:

Honestly I'm such a big fan of your writing that I'll read however you post. Sorry I know that's not helpful but it's true!

OMG, thank you so much, Tabby! Your words make me so happy!!! I mean it means a lot to hear a compliment from such an experience writer as you!!! Thank you, sweetie!

@mdianasanders replied to your post:

Short/small. I tend to skip long posts and think I'll read them later, but in practice I never do (I would make an exception for you though)

I’m blushing like crazy now!!! Thank you for doing an exception for me ♥ Being an exception is one of the most pleasant thing in life, hehe ♥

@josiesimblr replied to your post:

I think you're such a compelling writer, either choice would make your readers happy! But I prefer one long big post, I feel it keeps the flow smoother and is more coherent than small posts where you kinda have to backtrack to catch up. But I do like to see my fave Simblrs post frequently, so there's that lol.

You called me a compelling writer, I’m cryinggggg T_T What? Why? How? No one ever called me a completing writer! It feels like it’s the best complement ever!!! Thank you so much!!! And I agree with you, that is exactly why I find long post more comfortable?? suitable?? for storytelling.