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Masterlist

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An updated and hopefully more easily navigable masterlist of all of my posts. Links that are just names are ‘Meeting and Dating’ posts. (Last updated 1/29/22)

Hope you enjoy!

Pretty In Pink~

Duckie Dale

- NSFW

Making out with Duckie

Duckie taking you to prom

Duckie Dale cheering you up after a rough day

Andie

Blane McDonagh

- NSFW

A study date with Blane

First fight with Blane

First kiss with Blane

First time with Blane

Steff McKee

- NSFW

Steff having a crush on you

Spending Valentine’s Day with Steff

Sixteen Candles~

Jake Ryan

Farmer Ted

Caroline Mulford

Bryce (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Bryce having a crush on you

Making out with Bryce

Spending your first Valentine’s Day with Bryce

Cliff (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Cliff having a crush on you

Making out with Cliff

The Breakfast Club~

John Bender

- NSFW

Bender taking your virginity

The way you make me feel

Brian Johnson

- NSFW

Andrew Clark

Allison Reynolds (Not completed yet)

Allison dating a shy nerdy girl

Ferris Buellers Day Off~

Getting drunk with the Ferris Bueller crew

Going on the Ferris Adventure

Cameron Frye

- NSFW

Cameron taking your virginity

Making out with Cameron

Cameron Frye comforting you when you’re upset

Starting a family with Cameron

Going on your own adventure with Cameron

Heathers~

J.D.

- NSFW

Being in a long term relationship with JD

J.D. with a chronically ill s/o

Veronica Sawyer

Heather Chandler

Back To The Future~

Marty McFly

Traveling in time with Marty

George McFly (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

George with a dominant flirty s/o

George getting jealous and being dominant

The new girl standing up for George

Say Anything~

Lloyd Dobler

Can’t Buy Me Love~

Ronald Miller (Not completed yet)

Being Cindys friend and Ronalds crush

Cindy Mancini (Not completed yet)

Faking it (Cindy x reader)

Kenneth Wurman

- NSFW

Making out with Kenneth

Some Kind of Wonderful~

Keith Nelson (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

- Grease Monkey

Making out with Keith Nelson

Spending Valentine’s Day with Keith

Dead Poets Society~

Dead Poets Society Kinks

Neil Perry

- NSFW

Jealous Neil Perry

Neil dating an artist

Spending the holiday season with Neil

Why do you always do that?

Dating Neil and Todd

- A threesome with Neil and Todd

Todd Anderson

- NSFW

Comforting Todd when he’s upset

Jealous Todd Anderson

Jessies Girl

The Birthday Surprise

Dating Neil and Todd

- A threesome with Neil and Todd

Charlie Dalton

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Charlie taking your virginity

Jealous Charlie

Making out with Charlie

Comforting Charlie after he’s expelled

The poets walking in on Charlie and his secret girlfriend

Having to tell Charlie you’re pregnant

Dont Get Me Wrong

Knox Overstreet

- NSFW

Jealous Knox

Making out with Knox

Spending Halloween with Knox

Spending Valentines day with Knox

Knox with an s/o who’s easily flustered by romantic gestures

Steven Meeks

- NSFW

The Exchange Student

Spending Valentine’s Day with Meeks

A study date with Meeks

Gerald Pitts (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

School Ties~

Rip Van Kelt

Chris Reece

Charlie Dillon

Grease~

Kenickie Murdoch

The Karate Kid~

Daniel Larusso

Pianos and Pushes

Johnny Lawrence

Dutch

The Outsiders~

Dallas Winston

Sodapop Curtis

Two-bit Mathews

Johnny Cade (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Darry Curtis (Not completed yet)

Johnny Cade’s sister coming back and falling for Darry

Darrys girlfriend landing a job as a singer

Rumblefish~

Steve Hays

Dirty Dancing

Billy Kostecki

Better Off Dead~

Lane Meyer

The Lost Boys~

Poly Lost Boys

Poly Modern!Lost boys

Getting Drunk with the Lost Boys

The Lost Boys taking care of you when you’re hurt

The Lost Boys with an s/o having an anxiety attack

The Lost Boys dating a shy short girl

The Lost Boys fighting with their mates

The Lost Boys having a curvy mate

The Lost Boys with a sweet and innocent s/o

- NSFW

Group Sex with the Lost Boys

David (Not completed yet)

David having a crush on you

David taking your virginity

Laddies older sister

Sins of the Flesh and Matters of the Heart

Dwayne

Dwayne having a crush on you

A Little Stevie Nicks

Sins of the Flesh and Matters of the Heart

Paul

Paul having a crush on you

Marko (Not completed yet)

Marko having a crush on you

Edgar Frog

Making out with Edgar

Michael Emerson (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Sam Emerson (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Near Dark~

Severen

- NSFW

Interview with the Vampire

Lestat and Louis dating a girl who loves horror movies

Lestat de Lioncourt (Not completed yet)

Lestat with a Trad Goth Witch s/o

Louis de Pointe du Lac

- NSFW

Armand (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Armand with a s/o who’s never been in a relationship

Fright Night~

Jerry Dandridge

Martin

Martin Mathias

The Goonies~

Brand Walsh

Stand By Me~

Ace Merrill

If you want out just say it

The Sandlot~

Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez

Weird Science~

Gary Wallace

Gary Wallace dating a tall girl

Wyatt Donnelly

Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure~

Dating Bill and Ted

Sleepover with Bill and Ted~ including Nsfw

Ted Logan

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Making out with Ted

Fighting with Ted

Meeting “the parents” with Ted

Ted asking you to be his Valentine

Playing Romeo and Juliet with Ted Logan

Being Pregnant with Teds child

Being married to Ted

Bill S. Preston

- NSFW

Fighting with Bill

Being married to Bill

Dream A Little Dream~

Dinger Holfield

- NSFW

Fast Times at Ridgemont High~

Mike Damone

Brad Hamilton

- NSFW

Jeff Spicoli

Dazed and Confused~

Kevin Pickford

- NSFW

Randall “Pink” Floyd

- NSFW

Making out with Pink

Don Dawson

Benny O’Donnell

- NSFW

Making out with Benny

Fred O’Bannion

- NSFW

Mitch Kramer

Ron Slater

Shavonne Wright

- NSFW

Jodi Kramer (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Sabrina Davis (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Empire Records~

Lucas

Mark

Eddie

Berko

Being a shy employee who has a crush on Joe

Dogma

Dating Loki and Bartleby

Clerks

Randal Graves

Waynes World~

Garth Algar

Austin Powers~

Austin Powers

Just One Of The Guys~

Greg Tolan

Terry Griffith

Harold Sherbico (Not completed yet)

Harold Sherbico having a crush on you

Johnny Be Good~

Johnny Walker (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Twister~

Robert “Rabbit” Nurick

Night Of The Creeps~

Chris (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Intruder~

Randy

- NSFW

Produce Joe

Heaven Help Us~

Ed Rooney

- NSFW

The Chocolate War~

Archie Costello

- NSFW

- NSFW Submissive Archie

Being Married to Archie

Archie with a chronically ill s/o

Making out with Archie Costello

Going to the beach with Archie

A threesome with Obie and Archie

Obie Jameson (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Jerry Renault

- NSFW

Toy Soldiers~

Ricardo Montoya

Three O’Clock High~

Buddy Revell

Young Guns~

Billy The Kid

Doc Scurlock

Jose Chavez y Chavez

Dirty Steve Stephens

Preference~ Spending Christmas together

Police Academy~

Tackleberry having a crush on Mahoney’s little sister

Combat Academy~

Perry Barnett

- NSFW Submissive Perry

Yandere Perry Barnett

Perry Barnett being needy

Jealous Perry Barnett

National Lampoons European Vacation~

Rusty Griswold

Porkys~

Anthony “Meat” Tuperello

Meat having a crush on Peewees sister

Mickey Jarvis

Admit it

Brian Schwartz

Being Tim’s sister and falling in love with Brian

Tim Cavanaugh

Tommy Turner

Major League~

Ricky Vaughn

Twins~

Julius Benedict

Total Recall~

Douglas Quaid

- NSFW

Earth Girls Are Easy~

Mac

Full Metal Jacket~

Private Joker

Private Joker with an artist s/o

Animal Mother

Cowboy and Animal Mother fighting over you

Leonard Lawrence

Sgt. Hartman

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Preference~ The boys with an s/o who has an ex that stalks them

Platoon

Elias Grodin

Chris Taylor

Gator Lerner

Dating Elias’ squad

An Orgy with the 25th division

Preference~ The boys as daddy doms

Top Gun

Maverick

- NSFW

Dogfight~

Eddie Birdlace

- NSFW

Clueless~

Elton Tiscia

10 Things I Hate About You~

Joey Donner

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Jealous Joey Donner

She’s All That~

Simon having a crush on Laney’s friend

That Thing You Do!

T.B. Player

Senseless

Tim LaFlour

Crybaby~

Wade Walker

So I married an Axe Murderer

Charlie MacKenzie

Scream~

Poly Billy and Stu

Helping Billy and Stu on their murder spree

Billy Loomis

- NSFW

Bringing Billy to a big family Christmas party

Stu Macher

- NSFW

Randy Meeks (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Randy Meeks with an sfx artist s/o

Idle Hands~

Anton Tobias

The Faculty~

Zeke Tyler

- NSFW

The Craft~

Nancy Downs

- NSFW

Sarah Bailey (Not completed yet)

Being a witch and getting close to Sarah

The Crow~

Eric Draven

Edward Scissorhands~

Edward Scissorhands

Falling in love with Edward

Beetlejuice~

Adam Maitland

Lydia Deetz

The Addams Family~

Pugsley crushing on Wednesday’s ‘relatively normal’ friend

Gomez Addams

Hocus Pocus~

Max Dennison

Thackery Binx

Poly Max and Thackery

Halloweentown

Luke dating a witch

Caspar

Caspar McFadden

Little Shop of Horrors~

Seymour Krelborn

- NSFW

Ghostbusters~

Ray Stantz

- NSFW

Egon Spengler (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Creepshow

Andy Cavenaugh

Forbidden Zone~

The Devil

- NSFW

Legend~

Little Persephone

The Princess Bride~

Inigo Montoya

Labyrinth~

Jareth

Jareth falling in love with you

Ladyhawke~

Phillipe Gaston (Not completed yet)

Fairytale

The Secret Garden~

Archibald Craven falling in love with you

Something Wild~

Ray Sinclair

Good Will Hunting~

Being apart of the good will hunting gang

Will Hunting (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Will having a crush on you

Comforting and being comforted by Will

Chuckie Sullivan

- NSFW

The Rainmaker~

Being there for Rudy through the trials

The Devils Advocate~

Kevin Lomax

Misery~

Paul Sheldon

Silence of the Lambs~

Clarice Starling

The Fly~

A will they, won’t they relationship with Seth Brundle

An American Werewolf in London~

Jack Goodman

Re-animator~

Herbert West

The Evil Dead~

Ash Williams

Aliens~

Dwayne Hicks with an Android!s/o

Bishop

Candyman~

Daniel Robitaille

Friday the 13th~

Jason Voorhees

Sleepaway Camp~

Ricky Thomas

Children of the Corn~

Malachai Boardman

Carrie

Carrie White

Jaws~

Being married to Hooper and going to Amity with him

The Thing

R.J. MacReady

The Shining

Jack Torrance

Jurassic Park

Ian Malcolm

The Truman Show

Truman Burbank

Harold and Maude

Harold Chasen

The Godfather~

Young Vito Corleone

Old Vito Corleone

Vito (both versions) with an artist s/o

Michael Corleone (Not completed yet)

Years Gone By

Tom Hagen

Sonny Corleone (Not completed yet)

Sonny with a shy, virgin s/o

Sonny dating his opposite

Goodfellas~

Henry Hill

Tommy Devito (Not completed yet)

Tommy with a chubby artist s/o

L.A. Confidential~

Jack Vincennes

- NSFW

The Untouchables

Eliot Ness

The Green Mile~

Percy Wetmore (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

The Shawshank Redemption~

Andy Dufresne (Not completed yet)

Andy falling in love with you

Tommy Williams

Die Hard

John McClane

Cobra

Marion “Cobra” Cobretti

Rocky

Ludmilla Drago

Taps~

Brian Moreland (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Stand and Deliver~

Angel Guzman

- NSFW

My Bodyguard~

Ricky Linderman

Melvin Moody

3 Ninjas~

Samuel “Rocky” Douglas

The Mighty Ducks~

Adam Banks

Being apart of team USA and meeting Charlie and Adam

Dean Portman

- NSFW

Being Fulton's sister and Dating Dean

Dean cheering you up

Fulton Reed

Lester Averman

Dwayne Robertson having a crush on you

Newsies~

Specs

The Rocketeer~

Cliff Secord (Not completed yet)

Cliff having a crush on you

George of the Jungle

George

Ladybugs~

Matthew

Cats~

The Jellicle cats meeting a human!s/o

Santa Clause

Jack Frost

Gremlins

Being snowed in with Billy

Buffy The Vampire Slayer~

Spike

- NSFW

Spike having a crush on you

Having a bad fight with Spike

Sabrina The Teenage Witch~

Harvey Kinkle

The Stand~

Harold Lauder

Goosebumps~

Sticks

Freddy Renfield

Saved By The Bell~

Zack Morris

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air~

Will Smith

Mork and Mindy~

Mork

Friends

Sandy (Not completed yet)

- NSFW

Freaks and Geeks~

Wishing I Was Her

Kim Kelly dating her polar opposite

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Insane Chapter 3

Barry Allen X Male Reader

“You both got a lot of nerve showing up here,” Thawne said.

“It's been you this whole time. Despero. Armageddon. Joe,” Barry realized. “Don't you dare say my father's name. You murder,” Iris spat angrily.

“Guys, it's me, Y/N, and Barry,” Y/N says.

“Iris is my wife,” Barry says, and Y/N tries not to look hurt at that. It was true Iris was Barry's wife, but what about their kiss? “We've fought Thawne together.”

“Alex, I’ve fought side by side with you and my cousins. Doesn't that mean something?” Y/N asks.

“Oh, my God. They actually believe the things they're saying,” Cecile says.

“Fine, we'll show you we're telling the truth,” Barry says, putting on his Flash ring. “Ready, Y/N?” Y/N nods his head, and the two disappear for a second, then reappear in costume, but not the same ones they arrived in. Barry's suit is now yellow instead of red. Y/N’s original suit of triad colors was now replaced by a black suit with purple hues. “Thawne, what did you do?”

“You're not the Flash, Allen. And you're no hero, Y/N.” Thawne zips out of the room, and back in wearing Barry's Flash suit. “I am,” he smirks.

Y/N and Barry glare at Thawne as he says. “Team Flash...suit up.” Iris grabs a blaster. Alex and Ryan Wilder suit up into their costumes. Cecile, Chester, Allegra, and Ryan Choi look ready as well. “Guys, don't do this, please,” Y/N begs.

“No more of your lies,” Eobard says, throwing lightning at Barry, and sending him crashing into a table with presents on it. “Barry!” Y/N cries, running towards his fallen friend. Barry looks up at his friends. “Guys. Thawne is tricking you. We came here from 2021,” he says.

“Save it, Allen,” Iris says, walking towards them. “We're not falling for your mind games this time.”

Cecile, Chester, and all the other guests clear out, leaving it to the heroes to stop these two villains. “Put them down,” Eobard says, throwing another bolt of lightning, but Y/N stands in front of it and takes the attack, but it doesn't faze him. “Is that the best you can do, Thawne?” Y/N teases. Barry throws his lightning, but Ryan Choi uses a device that shrinks Thawne so the attack misses, before returning him to normal size. Barry runs up and hits Thawne, sending him flying across the room and knocking him out.

The others advance. “Alex, stand down. You know I’m just as strong as Clark and Kara. You’ve got no chance against me,” Y/N said. “Maybe not, but with this I do,” she said as the Hand of the soldier turned into a cannon. She sends a blast of red energy at Y/N, and the young hero screams in pain as he falls to the ground. “Y/N! What the hell did you do to him?” Barry asks.

“Antidote X. Lethal to him,” Alex says.

“Why are you doing this?”

“So I can do this,” Batwoman says. She leaps high into the air, fist raised as she brings it down on Barry. Barry grunts as he gets into a hand to hand fight with her. Meanwhile, Alex sets her sights on Y/N, who is gasping for air. Y/N feels like all the cells in his body are on fire as Alex begins punching him repeatedly. “This is for my sister! For Clark! Jonathan! Jordan! She grabs the weakened hero by the front of his suit and brings him close to her face. “And this…” she whispers. “Is for my daughter, Esme!!!” She punches Y/N hard enough for him to start bleeding and he’s pretty sure that his nose might be broken.

Y/N groans on the floor and watches helplessly as Alex and Batwoman team up against Barry, and send him crashing into a table. “That was for Ray, Nate, and Sarah.” Barry gets up as Allegra charges up an attack. “And this… Is for Cisco!” She blasts Barry into some decorations. Barry groans on the floor as the three women glare at him. He knows they’re not gonna win. They need to retreat. Barry super speeds himself, Y/N, and Iris out of the room. Barry takes them to his and Iris’s loft, where he tries to explain everything to her. “You're my lightning rod, Iris.”

Thawne comes in and speeds them somewhere, where he tells Barry all about creating a reverse flash point where he’s the hero, and Barry and Y/N are the villains. He was responsible for Joe’s death, S.T.A.R. Labs being shut down, and pretended to be Barry and attacked people. He also killed Barry and Y/N as kids in this timeline, so at the stroke of midnight, they’ll cease to exist. Thawne knocks Barry out. He wakes up at the sound of police sirens and speeds himself and Y/N to CC Jitters. Y/N still feels the effects of the Antidote X in his system. He has hot tears running down his face. “Hey, are you okay, Y/N?” Barry asks. Y/N doesn’t look so good. “I’ll be alright. Just gimme a minute.” Barry nodded his head. “I’m gonna get some coffee. Do you want anything?”

“Sweet iced tea?”

Barry nods his head as he goes to get their beverages. Wearing a hat to hide his face. He comes back to their table, as Y/N pops his nose back into place. “Damn. She broke my nose,” Y/N said. “How did she even do that?” Barry asked. “I thought Kryptonite doesn’t affect you.”

“It wasn’t Kryptonite she used. It was Antidote X,” Y/N looked at Barry. “What’s that?” Y/N sighed. “It’s the only substance on this earth capable of taking away my powers and killing me.”

“And Alex had some of this substance on hand?”

“Not possible. There was only one person who knew how to create Antidote X,” Y/N looked a bit sad. “It was my father, Drake.”

“Your dad made something to hurt you?” Barry asked, shocked. Y/N nodded his head. “I asked him too. Just in case the world needed protection from me.”

“Y/N, I’m so sorry I dragged you into all this,” Barry apologized. “You could have died because of me.” Y/N shook his head. It’s not your fault, Barry. You asked me to come, and I came because I wanted to. I wanted to help you.”

“You came all this way to the future, and risked almost dying, just for me?”

“Of course, I did. I care about you, Barry,” Y/N smiled. Barry smiled too and Y/N felt his heart skip a beat at that. The two young men leaned closer to each other, and–

“Earlier today, protesters gathered downtown outside the penthouse of Damien Darhk, demanding justice. Darhk, who was released from Iron Heights Prison on a technicality, was convicted six months ago for the murders of A.R.G.U.S. director Cisco Ramon, the heroic team was known as the Legends, as well as tech philanthropist Ray Palmer,” a newscaster said. “Meanwhile, Darhk's accomplices, the mass-murdering speedster and super-powered menace, the Reverse-Flash and Pentagram are still at large.”

Y/N and Barry separate and look at the TV screen. “Isn’t Damien Darhk dead?” Y/N asked. “He is in our reality, but he’s alive in this one,” Barry responds. “We need his help.”

“Do you really think he’s gonna help us?” Y/N asked, doubtfully.

“He might be our only hope, Y/N.”

“Well, if we ask for his help. We’re going to have to pretend we’re as evil as him. Are you up for that?” Y/N asked. Barry nodded. “I’ve channeled my dark side before.”

“Give yourself to the Dark Side, Barry Allen. We have coffee,” Y/N imitated Darth Vader. Barry chuckles.

They convince Darhk to help them reset the timeline, but they need to steal a Particle Eradication Distributor from S.T.A.R. Labs. After Darhk almost kills Ryan Choi, Chester, and Cecile, they end up with Darhk using dark magic to choke hold Barry, with Y/N pinning him to the wall. His hand on Darhk’s neck. “Move a muscle and I snap his neck,” Darhk says. “Do it and I'll snap yours,” Y/N said.

“Y/N, don’t,” Barry wheezes. “Help us, Darhk.”

“I don't help heroes.”

“But you're also a father, which means you know what it feels like to love someone with all your heart and soul, like your daughter Nora,” Y/N says.

“My Nora's dead. I am done listening to you,” Darhk growled. “She's supposed to be alive, and she is in the timeline I'm trying to restore. In my timeline, a demon was gonna take over her soul, but you switched places with her. You gave your own life so she could live,” Barry chokes out.

Darhk lets his hold on Barry go, and Y/N lets go of him. He pulls out his Time Stone. “If you're lying to me, I'll see you both burn.” Barry touches the stone, and Darhk sees himself sacrifice his own life for his daughter. “It's true. My Nora doll's supposed to be alive. I sacrificed myself to save her.”

“So honor that sacrifice. Help us restore the timeline and bring her back,” Barry says. “Please?”

“Let's go to work.”

….

After running the numbers, Barry realized that they would both have to run at Mach 20 in order to open the time portal, but the aftershocks of it could be catastrophic. “It'd be Armageddon,” Barry realized. “So in order to save the world, we’d have to risk destroying it,” Y/N said. “Just like Despero predicted.” After much debate and consideration, they decided to go through with the plan.

While Damien watches, Y/N and Barry run as fast as they can with the PED to reach Mach 20 in just two minutes. Thawne is right behind them, trying to stop them from succeeding. As the race across the world, Y/N can see what kind of destruction his powers can cause and that makes him shed some tears, but at the same time he realizes that his father created him to be a force for good, and he lets that inspire him. Y/N feels Barry reach back and grab his hand and warmth spreads all over his body. They can do this together. “You’re too late, Allen. You’re too late,” Thawne says. The two-run into the time vortex, setting things back to the way they were before.

They find Despero waiting for them at S.T.A.R. Labs. “What did you do?” he asks them. Barry looks at Despero. “We went to the future. Iris was right. Someone manipulated the timeline to drive me insane,” he said. “It turns out in order to fix it, we had to start Armageddon,” Y/N says.

“Only this time, I didn't destroy the world,” Barry says.

“How is that possible?”

“You left 2031 before the world ended. What you didn't know was that Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash, was chasing Y/N and me. He wanted to stop us from restoring the timeline. The speed wake created by all three of us is what caused the destruction you saw,” Barry tells the Kalanorian.

“If that's happened, what stopped you from tearing this world apart?” Despero asked him. Barry sighed. He wanted to say it was Iris who saved him from becoming the villain many times before, but not this time. It was Y/N. Y/N saved him from himself. Barry grabbed Y/N’s hand. “Him. Y/N.”

“He made me realize my worth as a hero and helped me save the future because of it.”

“I can see you believe it to be true. And as a traveler in time, my senses confirm this world has been altered. But as for the true reason... Well, that remains to be seen,” Despero said.

“Maybe you should go to 2031 and see for yourself,” Y/N said. Despero nodded his head and pressed his belt, and grew to his full alien height. “I shall, but if you're wrong, or if I find any evidence that this world is still in danger, I will return, and you both will die.”

“And we'll be waiting,” Barry said.

“Together,” Y/N said.

Despero teleports away.

After a reunion with Barry's team and with Joe, Y/N feels like he should head back home. “Y/N, join us for a burger,” Iris smiles at him.

“Thanks for the kind offer, but you see, I actually have to get home and–”

“Nonsense. You’re joining us, and that's final,” Iris says, grabbing Y/N’s hand and dragging him over towards Barry, Chester, Caitlin, Cecile, and Allegra. They laugh and joke around while eating, then Joe and Frost show up as well, and things are going well until Iris kisses Barry on the lips. Y/N freezes while watching it happen. Cecile frowns as she can feel Y/N’s emotions. “Y/N are you okay? You seem–”

“You know what, guys, I really have to go,” Y/N stands up. Iris and Barry break apart and stare at Y/N. Barry can see the hurt in Y/N’s eyes and stands up as well. “Y/N, wait! Don't go.”

“See you guys around.” Y/N flies out of S.T.A.R. Labs. The others turn and stare at Barry in confusion. “What the hell was all that about?” Frost says.

Barry sighs. “I did something very stupid.”

….

Y/N flies back to Metropolis, heartbroken. He should have expected this. The timeline was restored, so that meant their kiss technically never happened and Iris never saw it. It doesn’t really matter. Barry has his life back, and it would be selfish of Y/N to take that away from him, like Thawne almost did. He called Lois to check on her and the boys, after what he saw in 2031. Thank God they were still there. His cousins and J'onn were still off-world, though.

Y/N opened the door to his apartment and was thankful that the timeline restored the giant hole in his wall that had been there earlier when Despero attacked them. Y/N was about to peel his suit off him when he noticed some sitting on his couch. It was Barry. “Hey, hope you don’t mind me dropping in like this,” Barry said sheepishly.

“What do you want, Barry?” Y/N asks, although it came out much harsher than he meant, and Barry's crestfallen face was a good indicator of how much that hurt him. “Y/N I–”

“You don't have to say anything, Barry. Let's just forget it happened and move on.”

“But that's just it, Y/N. I can't forget about it,” Barry said.

“Well, you have to, Barry,” Y/N said. “Last time I checked, you were still married to Iris, and I'm no homewrecker.”

“Y/N will please hear me out first, then decide to sweep it under the rug?” Y/N sighed. “Alright,”

Barry licked his lips. “Y/N. Today I was in a dark place and I want to say that the kiss between us was nothing more than just in the heat of the moment.” Y/N knew it. That's all it had been. Just a meaningless kiss, nothing more. “I want to say that's all it was, but the truth is… It wasn't.”

“What do you mean?” Y/N said.

“Y/N, for the longest time I've tried to convince myself that I was only interested in girls. Iris, specifically,” Barry said. “But after meeting you, that all changed.” He gets up and walks closer to Y/N. Looking down at the shorter man. “I’ve had a crush on you since I first came to your Earth, and tried to bury those feelings for you, but every time you came to help us with a crisis. Those feelings came right back,” Barry explains. “And today only solidified what I’ve already known for quite some time.”

“And what’s that?” Y/N asked. He dared not hope what Barry was saying was what he was hoping for. Barry looked into Y/N’s eyes. Greenish-blue eyes meet (Your color of eyes) ones. “That Iris and I have been falling out for a long time now, and that the cracks were already there, we just didn’t want to see them.”

Barry cups Y/N’s face in his hands as he begins to sing softly. “You make it look like it's magic. ‘Cause I see nobody, nobody but you, you, you I'm never confused. Hey, hey I'm so used to being used.” Sparks fly all around them, literally. Barry uses his speed to slow down this moment. “So I love when you call unexpected. 'Cause I hate when the moment's expected.”

Barry begins to sing louder and with more energy. “So I'ma care for you, you, you. I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah. 'Cause boy, you're perfect. You're always worth it. And you deserve it. The way you work it.” Barry leans down and kisses Y/N on the lips, and this time he doesn’t want to stop. The two kiss for a few more seconds, hands rubbing around, when they finally separate from each other.

Both their cheeks are flushed with heat. “Y/N I love you. I’ve always loved you.” Y/N licked his lips, tasting the Flash on them. He grinned. “I love you, Barry,” he said, leaning up for another kiss, which Barry happily obliged.

Unbeknownst to the two heroes, Eobard Thawne

was in the Time Vault glaring at the device that summons Gideon. “Nobody uses time against me,” he says. He waves his hand over the device, activating it. “I will live. I will change what's about to happen. And you will help me,” Thawne says, his voice getting deeper and his eyes glowing red.

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The Freshman: Book 2-11c

The Freshman Book 2-11c Chapter 11c: Stronger

***Labeled as 2-11c in my masterlist - new chapters added to include more***

Masterlist - go here for other chapters and related original fics

Disclaimer: The following are fics (adaptations from actual game chapters AND original works) to Choices: The Freshman series. It is a fictional adaptation. I do not work for Pixelberry Studios, the game developer or own the rights to the characters Chris Powell, Nicole or any other IN GAME character. All of the ORIGINAL characters, storylines and events were developed, by me, for this adaptation of The Freshman story.

Comments: I enjoyed playing Choices: The Freshman… But it needed more. I’ve included certain things that aren’t really full fic size in order to add more substance to the story. I ALSO have quite a few full size fics throughout. I wanted to see MC and Chris through their college years, and more… with additional angst, fluff, sweetness, real life and overall detail - so here you go.

Word Count: 10,927

NSFW moments in some chapters - Mature Readers Only Please

Paring: MC x Chris

POV: ~MC~ or ~Chris~

~MC~

The leggy freshman nuzzles into her pillow, her movements making the unique scent of one Chris Powell float into her face. She takes a deep breath, her eyes still closed as she begins to wake up. Her eyes crack open and she remembers why her boyfriend’s scent is so strong as a long, heavy arm tightens around her middle. Ethan and Steph made it to Hartfeld about an hour after their last text communication the night before, and she insisted they take her room this time.

One, it was clean, and two, it wouldn't have any possible germs in it. Ethan didn't argue with her this time, instead giving her a wide smile as he thanked her and dropped their bags next to her bed. MC hadn’t felt ill or anything close to it, but she didn't want to risk the possibility of their friends picking something up during their visit.

MC knew how busy Ethan and Steph usually were, but was grateful they took the time to visit. Chris was right when he said he would get a little crazy if confined for too long. She had slipped out from under his weight when their arrival text came through, quietly letting them in the suite before her boyfriend’s cranky, rough voice interrupted their conversation at the door.

She smiles against the pillow as she recalls how his face scrunched up with irritation for being left alone, then for not being informed of their arrival. Once the Boston College pair arrived, MC was unable to keep Chris from insisting they get some food and hang out for a few more hours before Ethan forced his hand and ending the evening by retiring to MC’s room with Steph.

Chris gave in then, his tired frame finally showing his exhaustion as he gave MC a goofy grin. “Okay, I’ll go to bed now.”

Still smiling, she turns over in the bed and faces her quarterback. His face was previously pressed against her shoulder blades, but her movements placed him directly in front of her chest. Without opening his eyes, Chris pulled her closer, burrowing his nose into the warm space between her breasts. Unsure if he was awake at first, MC let out a soft laugh when he sighed once and started snoring lightly into her shirt.

She runs her hands through his hair while glancing at the clock on his desk to see what time it was. The night before, Chris had insisted in getting up early, possibly working out with Ethan or taking them out for a big breakfast, but he missed the silent conversation that occurred between the other three.

During Chris’s theoretical planning, Steph flashed two full hands for Ethan and MC, indicating 10 a.m. as a good start time for the morning. Ethan wrapped his arm around her shoulders and kissed her temple as MC gave them both a quick nod and a small smile. She was thankful they were there to back her up.

It was almost 9:40 a.m. and Chris was dead to the world. She runs her hand though his hair a few more times as she remembers how insistent he was at getting up early to visit with their friends. He needed this time though, this rest. They all knew it; Chris just wouldn't admit it.

He begins to stir next to her, rubbing his nose into her warm shirt and tightening his grip around her body. MC reaches up and rests her wrist on his forehead, sighing with relief when he feels like his normal self. Chris was naturally warm, so it was a little unsettling when he had a fever. She wasn't used to someone feeling like they had been walking on the sun when they had a high temperature like that. His head rolls back and she looks down to find two very sleepy blue eyes peering at her as a smile slowly slides across his lips.

“Morning, beautiful.” His voice is rough, raspy from sleep and the occasional coughing from the day before.

MC smiles back and kisses his forehead, making him grin until he opens his eyes wider, finally seeing how bright the light from the window is as it illuminates his room. “Wait, what time is it?”

“It’s almost 9:50.” She says, wrapping her leg over his hip to hold him to her in hopes to slow him down.

Chris jerks a little and tries to sit up, frowning at MC when he feels her resistance and lays back down. “What are you doing… Ethan and Steph are--”

“Not even up yet. Or at least not out of my room yet.” She says simply, loosening her hold on him as she feels him relax from her words.

“Huh? But we said last nig--”

MC cuts him off with a sweet smile. “No, you said, but the rest of us planned for 10-ish so someone could get some rest.”

Chris’s eyes search hers and she nods. “Yep. Now, let's get you some calories and figure out the rest of the day.”

He grins and pulls her quickly into his chest, making her squeal from the abrupt move as he wraps all of his limbs around her this time, kissing the top of her head. “You look good enough to eat. Does that count?”

She bites his chest and he sucks in a sharp breath as he recoils, making her smirk. “What was that?”

Chris shoots her a weak glare and snorts, making them both laugh. “Alright woman, let’s go… Ethan usually gets up earlier than I do yanno.”

Zack, Steph and MC worked in the kitchen to make enough food to feed the suite. Kaitlyn made a brief appearance, greeting the guests and thanking the trio for making breakfast. Zack had been the one to knock on her door that morning, after seeing MC glance down the hall when her door was the only one still closed. Their unusually quiet friend ended up taking her plate back to her room and shutting the door once more, causing the suite-mates to share a round of frowns and small sighs.

~Chris~

They decided to turn their attention back to their guests, the group taking turns telling funny stories from home about their family and friends. Abbie made everyone laugh when she told a few about the friendly pranks she and her sister used to do to each other. She made sure to emphasize that they used to, because one day their dad got caught in the crossfire, and the embarrassment on his face when one of their bras ended up on his head was enough to call a truce.

Ethan started telling a story involving his younger brothers Donny and Declan, including Chris’s brother Kyle since they were usually together. The Hartfeld quarterback briefly interrupted to point out that Declan is basically a mini Ethan, and his own brother Kyle was an even more reserved version of Declan. The two were the same age and were often attached at the hip, much to Chris and Ethan’s delight.

Chris has always hoped that they would grow as close as he and Ethan had over the years, making their own unbreakable brother-from-another-mother bond. He frowns for a second when he thinks about Ryan, their missing link in their Cherryfield trifecta. He gets a sudden urge to visit Coach Cohen and check on the possibility that he will actually get to transfer to Hartfeld his sophomore year.

A loud round of laughter interrupts his spiraling thoughts, snapping him back to the present where Ethan is finishing his story. He was telling the group about a time where his youngest brother Donny just about ruined a school project that Kyle and Declan had spent weeks on.

“He is clearly taking advantage of being the youngest. The kid gets away with just about anything.”

Chris laughs. “You sound a little jealous there Clark.”

Ethan snorts, raising his eyebrow at Chris as Steph laughs and places her hand on his thigh as they sit together on the couch. “Yeah? Well, between you, Hawkins, and Donny… let’s just say the entire town of Cherryfield has paid its dues.”

“Hurtful Clark, hurtful.” Chris places his hand on his chest a little too hard, doing his best not to outright cough from the jarring impact. The last thing he wanted to do was draw attention to his condition.

Chris was feeling better, but even he could tell how tired it had made him. Everyone had been too distracted to mention it, especially MC, and he wants to keep it that way. He has things to do, places to go, and many things to accomplish over the next week or two. Most importantly, he was getting a little behind on his presidential campaign and he was not going to let Sebastian take the lead without a fight. Someone had to stand up to people like him.

He looks down at his hands for a moment as the group continues to talk, thinking about his odds of actually winning the election. Sebastian was hard to stand next to. He was highly educated, had way more worldly experience, was well spoken, and clearly used to getting his way. He had made it clear that Chris was just about his complete opposite, making the freshman quarterback feel the pressure to put in double, possibly triple the effort to keep up.

His eyes shoot around the small shared space with some anxiety and MC frowns as her eyes meet his. Without drawing the others attention, she leans over, placing her hand on his as she whispers into his ear. “You okay babe?”

Chris fully turns to face her, seeing the concern in her eyes before he gives her a genuine smile back, all previous worry and anxieties evaporating. “Perfect.”

He reaches up and slides his fingertips across her cheek before tucking a strand of loose hair behind her ear. “Just thinking.”

“About the campaign.” She assumes correctly.

The tall freshman laughs softly, almost forgetting there were others in the room. “How do you always know…”

She smirks and he feels his chest tighten, his eyes drifting down to stare at her lips, wishing he could cover them with his own this very second. It had been too long since he had tasted her. This being sick stuff was for the damn birds.

“How is that going by the way?” Steph interrupts his distracted thoughts, making them both turn to look at their friends.

“Oh, uh… well, slow at the moment since I’ve been detained.” Chris laughs softly as he glances at MC’s unamused expression, doing his best to not cough as he takes a deep breath.

“Well, we’re here. How can we help?” Ethan offers and Steph nods enthusiastically, the excitement evident on her face.

Zack grins widely at them both before turning to face Chris and MC. “Count me in too. Sebastian is going down.”

Abbie and Tyler share a sweet smile before they nod in unison. “Us too.”

Chris looks around the room, the corner of his lips curling slightly. “Thanks you guys. I really…” He swallows as he feels his nose burn a little, quickly standing to shift the mood and get things moving. “I really appreciate it.”

MC also stands and snakes her arm around his waist, followed by Ethan who then reaches over and pats him on the shoulder. “That’s what family is for. So what’s the plan man?”

Zack and the follow suit. “Yeah, Cap… let’s do this thing.”

The group makes up a list of promotional tactics and splits up. Abbie heads up the visual pieces, planning posters, flyers and more with the help of Tyler. He becomes really excited when he comes up with the idea of a campaign video, saying he was sure he could get Edgar to help.

Zack proclaims he will be managing Chris’s social media accounts, holding out his hand and motioning for Chris to give him his phone. “I need to know all of your logins. I’m already behind. We should have started this the day Sebastian was kicked out.”

Chris laughs and glances at MC. Seeing her face he grins and shrugs, fully trusting his shorter friend with anything, as he knew MC also did. Zack was the friend that would keep your darkest secrets, forever. Something he had actually already proven many times over their short friendship.

“I only have an Instagram and Facebook account…” He grimaces when he sees Zack’s mouth fall open in shock.

“What.”

“I don't really use them… I just… I look at pictures some people post.” His eyes shift, searching for MC’s briefly, noticing her tuck her bottom lip between her teeth when she realizes he specifically means her. “Sometimes.” He clears his throat and looks back at Zack.

“Okay, I can fix this. One Twitter account coming up… I might even make a blog to track your progress and help with promotions.” He chews on his thumbnail for a second. “Just need to figure out which platform. Ugh, Tumblr has been such a mess lately…” He continues to mumble to himself and the others snicker as he goes back to his spot on the couch as if they no longer existed.

Ethan nods. “I have an idea.” He turns to Steph, “I think your experience can really help with it, if you wouldn't mind.”

She stands straighter, doing her best to match his height as she gives him a tiny salute. “Wonder Woman at your service.”

Chris glances towards the tall blonde at his side and beams when he sees her try not to stare at the couple across from them as she grins like a fool. He loves the way she… well, loves. He always knew her heart was big, but she continues to surprise him more each day. MC was tough in a lot of ways, but she was also one of the most caring people he had ever met. He loves that about her.

She actually reminded him a little of his grandmother Louise. They both kept him on his toes, kept him motivated and made him smile. Chris loved his grandmother deeply, though she also scared the hell out of him on occasion. He and his siblings learned at an early age to never leave food they put on their plates, because if they did, they would end up sitting there until it was finished, or it was time for bed.

He realized as he got older that it was just one of her many ways to teach them restraint, to help them make solid decisions and plan ahead, instead of reacting without thinking things through. It became less of an issue for him personally as he grew thought, usually unable to get enough food most of the time thanks to his never ending physically demanding activities.

Even to this day, he will silently motion to his siblings with his chin when his grandmother isn't looking so they can quickly rake their leftovers onto his plate, finishing them off without her becoming wise. Something tells him that MC would know when he did it though. His grin grows as he thinks about introducing his girlfriend to his family. He really can't wait, already feeling that she would fit right in.

Chris shakes MC a little, his hand tightening on her side as she looks into his eyes and blushes from being caught. “Sorry.”

Chris shakes his head. “Don’t ever say sorry for that.”

Her brow furrows a little. “For what…”

He leans closer and kisses her temple as he speaks just loud enough for her to hear. “For being you.”

They break apart when Ethan clears his throat. “Steph and I are going to work on our idea for a few… what do you guys say about meeting back up for a late lunch?” He glances around the group and once all attention is on him he continues. “To regroup with our ideas and progress so far?”

MC nods and clasps her hands together. “Great idea. We can all meet at the campus cafe in a few hours if that works for everyone...”

They all agree and take off in different directions, Chris catching his phone when Zack tosses it back at him, mumbling about having his work cut out for him as he heads to his room for his laptop.

MC suggests Chris show his face around campus, stopping by popular places such as the cafe, the campus library, the recreation center, and other popular Hartfeld locations to meet more of the student body. Chris watches as she gets more excited with each mentioned stop while reaching for their jackets near the suite door.

When she pauses and frowns Chris can't help but frown also as he steps closer, gently holding her shoulders between his wide hands. “What’s wrong beautiful?”

She shifts her pursed lips to one side as she looks into his eyes. “I just realized you walking around in the cold might not be the best idea.”

Chris smiles and takes her jacket, holding it open for her. “I’m okay MC. Remember, I’m used to much worse weather-wise… and we will be inside most of the time. Brief moments in the cool air won't kill me.”

Her eyes search his and his smile widens. “Seriously. This is a great idea. I need to move around more after the last few days, and I’m feeling alright… scouts honor.”

MC’s eyes narrow. “You weren't a scout...”

His right eyebrow lifts, “You sure ‘bout that, baby?”

~MC~

She tilts her head and continues to study his face, making him chuckle and continue before she can ask. “Come on Miss Cherry. We’ve got work to do.”

They make their rounds across campus, introducing themselves and their purpose as they build new relationships and let students voice their concerns. MC takes notes as Chris asks questions and listens to each student’s ideas. She watches as he honestly digests their words, his eyes focused on each individual as he puts genuine effort into his campaign.

Pride. MC was full of it as she watches him work so hard, doing his best to meet everyone he can, introducing himself to complete strangers and putting himself out there over and over again. She wasn't sure she could do it if the roles were reversed. She always felt fairly confident, but there was something about meeting strangers, especially one after the other after the other, and baring herself like he was doing that made her heart skip a beat. It made her body hot, almost sweaty with apprehension. Sure, she had learned how to to be seen in and give public speeches over the years, but it never felt as natural as it looked with Chris.

The more she watches, the more inspired she becomes. MC is so proud of him. Watching him in action begins to make her feel invincible herself. Especially with him by her side. Ethan, Ryan, Zack… they were all right. He was Captain Steve Rogers. A natural leader.

Just then, as if she said his name, Chris turns and looks at her when the last student walks away, giving her a small anxious smile. “Think it’s going okay?”

He just needs to believe in himself.

MC gives him a huge smile, almost making her cheeks hurt from the pressure. “Sebastian has no idea what’s coming.”

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Just as planned, the group of friends regroup at the cafe for lunch a few hours later. Each give an update on their accomplishments so far, making MC so proud to have them as friends. Abbie and Tyler had designed a few started flyers and posters. They even decorated a few donation jars and a handful of basic “Chris Powell for President” notices to leave in the local shops and other popular campus locations. They gave out what they had to the rest of the group, instructing them to spread everything around to places they knew well.

Zack grins as he picks one up and walks straight towards the cafe counter. Brandon tilts his head as his curly haired boyfriend approaches, taking the jar from him without a word and proudly placing it in the most prominent spot near the register.

The shorter freshman turns towards their table and nods sharply as Brandon chuckles behind him. “One down. Now, how many more do we have…”

They continue to work on their ideas, coming up with plans on how to raise some extra funds while making the best of what they had currently. Tyler updates everyone on Edgar’s masterpiece, or that's what he started calling it anyway. When Tyler tried to help, Edgar insisted that he had it covered, and it would be better than any presidential campaign that ever was. Tyler complied, moving on to work on where the video would play across campus and local shops.

Zack proudly informs Chris that he’s now active on all popular social platforms. He had taken the liberty of posting some information already and setting up more to post on a schedule. Advising Chris that he was going to have to add more himself, Zack reassured him that he would be there to help and ghostwrite as needed. MC leans across the small table and crushes her best friend in a serious hug as the last word falls from his lips.

He laughs at pats her back a few times. “I just want you to know that we’re going back to that vintage clothing shop some point in the next week or two as a reward for all of this work.”

She can’t help but laugh as she releases him and sits back down before flashing him a broad smile with a wink. “Pulling my leg… but deal.”

Steph perks up. “Oh, what about a vintage clothing shop?”

They make quick plans to swing by and show Steph that afternoon or the next day before she and Ethan head back to Boston. Ethan arches an eyebrow and Steph playfully rolls her eyes when she notices, turning the conversation back to the task at hand. She had done her magic as requested, using her connections from Boston College to reach out to local organizations and set up some volunteer work for Chris over the next few weeks in the name of Hartfeld.

MC watches as Ethan’s eyes stay focused on the strawberry blonde next to him. The Hartfeld freshman’s lips occasionally curl at the ends, unable to tear her gaze away, watching the red-head’s gaze adoringly glide across the fair face next to him. Feeling the side of her own face burning, MC turns towards the source and finds a pair of beautiful blues focused on her with just about the same expression.

She sits back suddenly, her face instantly warm at being caught staring once again. Chris just chuckles and lowers his arm from the back of the bench to drape across her shoulders, pulling her into his side as she leans closer, burying her embarrassed face into his shoulder.

After a quick kiss to the top of her head, she sits up and they focus on all the connections Steph had made over the last few hours. MC writes down as much as she can, making sure to ask Steph to review it later once they are back in the suite so she doesn’t miss anything.

Ethan finally manages to tear his eyes from her when she finishes and faces Chris. “I also spoke with Coach Cohen.”

~Chris~

The Hartfeld quarterback leans forward, curious where this is going. “Ayuh?”

Ethan nods, glancing at Steph briefly, the expression on their faces making Chris’s eyes narrow with curiosity for a moment before the thoughts leave in a flash. His red-headed friend looks around the group slowly before his gaze rests back on his best friend.

“I remembered something we did at Cherryfield one time and mentioned it to Coach briefly when I went to talk to him earlier.”

Chris’s brow furrows as he tries to think back, nodding slowly as Ethan proceeds to tell them all about briefly talking with Cohen and how he asked to meet up again later in the afternoon once he had worked some things out.

When Chris asks what it was about, Ethan just smiles and shakes his head. “You’ll see.” He tilts his wrist to see his watch. “But we’ve got to get going soon if we’re going to make it in time.”

Fully trusting his friend, Chris nods and stands to leave. The others being to do the same and he reaches over, surprising Abbie as he pulls her into a big hug. A rush of air leaves her lips from the force of it and he laughs, stepping back as he holds her shoulders between his large hands.

“Sorry Abbs, I forget how hard I hug and stuff sometimes.”

She laughs softly and pushes her hair up and out of her face. “It’s okay Chris. Tyler kind of steps on me all the time.”

Her boyfriend moves next to her as his mouth falls open. “I do not.” He frowns when he sees her serious expression. “Tell me I do not...”

Abbie’s eyebrow arches and he groans. “Really?”

Zack snort-laughs as he moves to Abbie’s other side, now standing across from MC as he glances at his raven-haired friend. “Well, you step on me. So yeah… odds are in Abbie’s favor.”

Tyler grimaces at Zack before shifting his gaze over and giving her an apologetic smile. “I’m so sorry.”

She laughs and hugs him, placing a quick kiss on Tyler’s cheek. “It’s okay. I’ve learned how to move around you and Chris.”

Zack laughs. “Uh, we all have.”

Chris tries to turn his smile into a pouting frown as he turns to his girlfriend, hoping she will deny the claims. “MC...”

She gives him an awkward smile and shrugs, making him laugh and pull her into his chest while playfully pretending to step on her feet and making her squawk into his shirt. He’s pretty sure he doesn't actually step all over people, generally very aware of his surroundings and the people in them. Especially MC. Chris always knows where she is, or rather where she isn't. It was something he realized he could feel in his core soon after their first kiss on the roof.

He also knows that she will take any chance to screw with him. Digging his fingers into her ticklish sides, he grins when he feels her jerk against him, her muffled squeal soaking into the fabric of his shirt. Tyler starts laughing and holds out his hand.

Chris peels one arm from her body and firmly shakes it. “Thank you guys… and Tyler, thank Edgar for me too would ya?”

“Oh, he has already told me he will let me know what his desired payment is for his contribution.” Tyler sighs and laughs anxiously. “I’m almost a little scared to ask to be honest.”

Zack cackles and high fives Chris’s same free hand on his way out before turning towards Tyler. “You just had to befriend him, didn't you Tyler… I told you that first week he was an odd one, but yooooou didn't listen.”

Tyler and Abbie wave goodbye as they pass the others and he scoffs at Zack. “What are you talking about? You told me that he was a character, and we should all have characters in our lives…”

Their conversation trails off as they leave the cafe. Chris shakes his head and glances at Ethan. “So, where are we going?”

It didn't take long for the four students to arrive at the Hartfeld Knight’s practice field. When they walked in and Chris saw the entire team sitting on the benches he turns to Ethan, finding his friend still looking forward as they walk closer, but with a small smirk in place now.

“What are you up to Clark?”

Ethan shakes his head. “It’s not me Chris.”

He gestures in front of them and Coach Cohen turns from his position facing the full benches to greet them.

The young Head Coach of Hartfeld University extends his open hand and Chris automatically takes it. “Powell. It’s good to see you out and about again. I was starting to worry...” He turns his head slightly to look at MC with a thankful smile. “...but it looks like I had no reason to.”

Chris turns to look at his girlfriend as his hand falls back to his side after they shake. Nudging her gently with his shoulder she turns and gives him a tiny smile and he can’t help but grin wildly. “Yeah, I’ve got the best family a guy could ask for.”

Cohen nods with a wide smile and pats Chris on the right shoulder. “I agree, and speaking of family…” He grips the same shoulder enough to pivot the tall freshman to face the stands, placing his other hand on Ethan’s left shoulder as he raises his voice. “Who here is ready to help Powell with the Student Council campaign this week?”

Chris watches in amazement as the stands erupt with loud cheers and yells. Each of his teammates from this season, along with their partners, roommates, best friends and more, stand and add to the deafening roar. His mouth falls open with shock as he takes the time to look at each and every one of them, astonished by the devoted support they each are ready to provide. He lets out a breathy laugh and turns to look past Coach to where Ethan and Steph both stand.

The Hartfeld quarterback can't help but laugh once more, mouthing “Thanks man.” to Ethan, who smiles so hard his eyes disappear as he nods back.

He then turns and looks to his left, finding a pair of large hazel eyes already focused on his. Chris swallows hard and takes a deep breath. His chest was heavy all of a sudden.

~MC~

Her eyes search his, moving back and forth as she watches him try to contain the love and joy she can see shining in his beautiful blue eyes. Chris was ridiculously happy, but also obviously stunned by their tremendous gesture. To do her best to ease the increasing pressure building inside, MC quickly reaches up to grasp his face between her hands and kisses him. Hard.

Chris laughs as she releases him just as fast, blinking a few times to regain his composure as he gives her a thankful smile. She knows he’s truly stunned when he doesn't get upset about their first real kiss in days, thanks to his being sick. MC can see then, that he believes it’s really happening. That this group is ready to help him in any way they can. They both turn to smile at the cheering stands, her own chest heavy with appreciation as she does her best to memorize as many faces as possible.

Without a second thought, MC pumps her left fist into the air and yells. “GO KNIGHTS!”

Ethan, Steph and Cohen do it only a fraction of a second later, causing the stands to tremble with enthusiastic response, each student mirroring their actions and words. “GOOOOOO KNIIIIIIGHTS!”

Chris starts laughing, his entire body shaking as he flashes all of his teeth in the largest smile MC has seen to date. His eyes sparkle as he laughs, the blue pair shifting across the group in front of them before they land back on MC. His astonished expression makes her breath catch as she struggles to breathe as he holds her gaze with his.

He wraps his arms around her and spins them around, lifting her feet from the ground as he kisses the top of her head as he places her back down before thrusting his right fist in the air. “HARTFELD!”

“HARTFEEEEEEELD!” The crowd yells back.

“Let’s do this! Let’s show Hartfeld what really matters!” Chris roars, stepping forward a bit as MC moves to stand back to the side with Ethan and Steph. Her face hurts from the enormous smile on her lips. She can feel her own heart beating rapidly in her chest, only able to imagine what his feels like right now.

She watches as Darren makes his way towards Chris from the first row of benches and turns to face the crowd as he throws his left arm over the freshman’s shoulder and yells. “Yeah! For the public school kids!” They cheer more and he continues. “For the athletes who love the game.” They cheer even louder.

Chris laughs and lays his right arm across Darren’s shoulders. “For the comic book nerds, the gamers, and the artists!”

Logan jumps down from the stands as Madison stands and begins clapping excitedly. He races towards the pair and spins to face the stands, throwing his arms wide. “For the dancers…” He swivels his hips and MC and Steph laugh as Cohen shakes his head and covers his eyes. “...and the lovers!”

Everyone laughs even more, banging on the bleachers. Everyone except Coach Cohen, who groans loudly instead. MC hears the disgust and glances over to see him rub his face with both hands as he shakes his head. She swears the corner of his lips curl as he tries to hide a smile though.

One of the Knight’s defensemen, MC believes his name is Mac, joins the growing group on the field and cups his hands over his mouth to project his deep voice towards the stands. “For the rock stars!”

MC jumps up suddenly and calls out. “For the bookish, the quiet kids... and the weirdos!”

Chris’s bright blue eyes find hers and he claps slowly, holding her gaze while smiling as he takes a few steps forward to separate himself from the guys and cause the crowd to refocus. MC silently laughs as he winks at her, making her toes tingle a little before he turns back to face the bleachers. They quite down some as he raises his voice once more, placing his hand on his chest as his smooth, deep tone projects easily across the area.

“Yes, yes. For all of those things… and more.” He pumps his fist once, knuckles white from the force of his grip.

“Let’s make sure Hartfeld stays a place for everyone. For anyone. This is a school for all types, not certain types.” He pats his chest forcefully as the group grows seriously silent. “This is our school!”

MC watches as he stands even straighter somehow, clenching both hands into fists before pumping his right one with each word for emphasis. “We. Are. Hartfeld!”

The group jumps up in a thundering roar once more, everyone rushing the field to join the small gathering on the lined turf. MC smiles and leans over to give Ethan a hug. “This was amazing… how did you know this would happen?”

A small smile crosses his lips as he returns the hug and turns to watch the excited mass of students surging a few feet away. “I didn't... but I know Chris.”

“He really is Cap.” MC says in awe as she follows Ethan’s gaze.

He laughs. “Maybe one day he’ll believe it too.”

“Impossible. That’s one of the defining qualities of Steve Rogers. He stands for many things while shunning the limelight.” Steph shrugs as she looks out across the crowd.

MC grins at her, reaching over suddenly to cup Steph’s face with both hands. “I think I love you.”

The shorter strawberry blonde laughs softly as MC briefly hugs her before joining the celebration, barely hearing Ethan mumble something to his girlfriend as MC searches for her tall, blue eyed Man of Justice.

~Chris~

The swirling forms and voices around him were exhilarating, but also exhausting. It had been a long day already and there was still so much to do, but he could feel how much it had drained his already sluggish body. Chris now needed to figure out how this group of thoughtful teammates and friends were going to help with the campaign, what his suite-mates needed to help finish the projects they started earlier in the day, and how he was going to manage all the volunteer work that he had lined up.

His chest starts to feel tight and his breath a little short as his mind continues to race through his immediate to-do list. He hasn’t considered the homework and assignments that would due in the next week on that list. His heart begins to race, the anxious feeling he’s grown familiar with over the years coming back suddenly, putting his world on a tilt.

The moment he sees them though, everything slows however. Two large, bright hazel eyes find his in the crowd and he feels like he can finally breathe again. The moment she reaches him and lays her hand on his, everything instantly rights itself. Time slows down as his lips stretch into a wide smile.

Her hands come up to cradle his face, her own expression mirroring his. Without a word he reaches around her, wrapping his arms tight and pulling her against his body. He hides his face in the crook of her neck, letting her hair feather over his face as he breathes deep. It was calming. She was his rock. She was his guiding star.

------

After some quick organization of the large group, assignments and tasks are given out. Some will be on advertisement duty, handing out flyers and hanging posters around campus. Others will be on poll duty, collecting concerns, asking questions and getting a general feel for what the student body is looking for from their student council. Many sign up to help with the volunteer work Steph had setup, increasing the level of impact for the community and campus in the name of Chris Powell, Hartfeld’s future President. Others volunteer to make buttons and additional wearable merch to hand out with his name, picture and info on them.

He just needs to get the designs from Abbie, his unofficial head of marketing. MC takes more notes, gathering phone numbers, emails and other contact info for each group of volunteers so they can send instructions out as soon as possible. Chris thanks everyone, taking time to shake many hands and give friendly hugs. Many of the female students that were there took their time with the hugs, a few requiring Chris to physically peel himself from as they cling to his frame.

It was starting to make him feel uncomfortable, especially after a few particular students got too close for comfort. He knew it was clear to them that he was with MC, seeing how she kissed him in front of the bleachers just minutes earlier.

His eyes search for the only pair that can hold his own in an effort to find balance again. MC was by Steph, laughing about something the Boston College student said when he reaches over and threads his fingers through hers. She spins around and gives him a soft smile when her gaze lands on him.

He leans close and kisses her forehead, receiving a cute look of confusion in return. “Chris?”

Giving her hand a squeeze, he nods towards Ethan and Steph. “Let’s see if they are ready to go back.”

When he asks, the Boston couple tell him they have to make a stop first, but will be back at the suite soon, so not to wait for them. Chris nods and says his last goodbyes to the remaining students on the field. His eyes scan for anyone he might have missed, not wanting to be rude to anyone who offered to help.

That’s when he notices a few female students shooting little sneers and looks of judgement at MC as they whisper amongst themselves. He lets out a muted disgruntled snort and shakes his head, assuming he’s the only one who sees them, feeling sorry for the little group.

He was wrong.

When Chris turns to ask MC if she’s ready, he immediately notices the expression on her face. Her brow furrows a little, her eyes scanning the same handful of ugly expressions he just noticed. Chris feels his heart drop. Those girls don’t know anything about MC, but they are judging her because she was different from them, and even more because he’s with her.

It pissed him off.

They have no right to make her feel this way. She has worked so hard to help him with the campaign, she took care of him when he was sick, and has done so much more. He turns and narrows his eyes, shaking his head in disappointment at them when their eyes met his. Some look away guiltily, others hold their ground and try to make some type of point. Chris scoffs and turns to face MC, turning her to face him with his finger under her chin.

“Hey.” Her eyes find his and he sighs. “Don’t.”

MC tilts her head as her eyes study his. “Don’t?”

“Don’t let them in.”

“I’m not. I just… I don’t get it.” She shrugs and glances over to their last location, eyes searching once more.

A small smile slips across his lips as he makes her turn back to face him. “I do.”

She opens her mouth to ask what he means, but he shakes his head and grabs her hand instead, guiding her away from the crowd and towards the suite. They walk in silence until he feels they are far enough away from the remaining group. Chris reaches into his pocket and pulls out his ear buds, connecting it to his phone before opening his music library.

MC tries to see what he’s doing, but he tilts his screen away with a smirk. “Cheater.”

Her nose scrunches up with mild frustration and before she can say anything, Chris hands her one of the buds. He puts one in his right ear while she places the other in her left and looks back to him with a curious expression. He presses play and slides the phone into his pocket before slipping his hand into hers and looking forward as they continue to walk.

~MC~

Watching Chris turn his gaze forward, she does the same, knowing she’s supposed to listen to the words that were about to come.

I want this forever

Just you in the grotto

With nothin' but your nights on

Keep the fuckin' lights on

Same again tomorrow

We don't need no bottle

Purple-colored lip gloss

Room with the Saguaro

Ain't nowhere I would rather be

Right between your holidays

Coffee on the Flintstone

Jewelry on the ottoman

Baby, let me in

'Fore I get way too adamant about it

She turns to look at him and finds his eyes already on hers. The intensity she finds there makes her knees weak.

Love the way you shiver

Dig into my shoulder blades

Feel it when you quiver

Higher level, elevate

MC licks her lips, suddenly feeling very dehydrated as his eyes slowly glide down her body and back up to her eyes. His hand squeezes hers gently and her body heats up in response.

You could be the renegade

Bonnie to a Clyde

Harrelson and Juliet

Legends never die

Chris smirks at her, their previous conversation of similarly paired couples like Superman and Lois Lane, or Cyclops and Jean Grey obviously popping into both of their heads at the prompt.

The TV hasn't worked in ages

Probably got a shorted cable

Way too busy fucking on the sofa or the kitchen table

MC playfully gasps softly and covers her mouth with her free hand, earning a pleasant chuckle from Chris.

Is my vision hazy?

You look like you're someone famous

He winks at her and the corner of her lips curl slightly. She lets out a startled squeak when he stops walking and pulls her to him, holding her to his chest as he tucks some of her now fluttering platinum hair behind an ear.

'Cause you're the next Drew Barry

And I want more, yeah

Chris pops his eyebrows up a few times and she can’t help but grin wide.

And all these other girls keep wonderin' what I fuck with you for

That’s when she understands why he chose this song.

'Cause you're the next Drew Barry, yeah

And I want more

And all these other girls keep wonderin' what I fuck with you for

Chris leans forward, gently placing his forehead against hers. They both close their eyes and continue to listen as she runs her arms around his waist. Everything suddenly feels sobering as her stomach fills with butterflies.

'Cause you're something like the summer

Kinda like a hurricane

Sweepin' through the desert

Hot Americana rain fallin'

Wearing nothing but my Lauryn Hill shirt

“Or Henley.” Chris snort laughs. MC grins and opens her eyes, seeing his already focused on her.

It's kinda baggy on you, baby, but it work

The AC hasn't worked in ages

I could prolly read the label

Way too busy fucking on the counter or the coffee table

Chris leans back slightly and gives her a frisky curious look, wordlessly asking if she was interested. MC laughs and lightly slaps his broad chest, receiving a fake sigh in return.

Am I hallucinating?

Why do you look hella famous?

'Cause you're the next Drew Barry

And I want more

And all these other girls keep wonderin' what I fuck with you for

'Cause you're the next Drew Barry, yeah (next Drew Barry)

I want more

And all these other girls keep wonderin' what I fuck with you for

I wanna make

Every single moment for you great

Fly away to Cairo or L.A

Girl, I want it now

And I don't wanna waste time, waste time

MC’s stomach fills with butterflies again as his expression turns serious once more. She swallows quickly, unsure how she can feel this way after knowing him for such a relatively short period of time. She knew Peter for years, but Chris... only months.

I wanna make, yeah

Every single moment for you great, yeah

Fly away to Cairo or L.A

Girl, I want it now

And I don't wanna waste time

'Cause you're the next Drew Barry

And I want more, yeah

And all these other girls keep wonderin' what I fuck with you for

Needing to lighten the mood, she shakes her head and smirks mischievously. “So uh… you have a thing for Drew Barrymore, huh?”

You're the next Drew Barry, yeah

And I want more

And all these other girls keep wonderin' what I fuck with you for

Chris tilts his head back and lets out a spirited laugh before reaching up to softly grasp her chin with his large hand. “Not quite, baby.”

As the song ends he leans close, gently rubbing the tip of his nose against hers. She bites her bottom lip, knowing what she’s about to do will get a reaction out of him, one way or the other. Without a word she presses forward, covering his lips with hers.

~Chris~

He gasps and pulls back quickly, eyes wide as he licks his lips as panic floods his body, worried that he just contaminated her. “MC! Are you crazy woman?”

She arches an eyebrow and waits for him to breathe a few times before she speaks. “I already kissed you today, you dork.”

Chris freezes, his mind whirling as he digs through his memories of the day to see that moment. Being stunned in front of the crowd falls into place and he blinks. “Oh.”

MC laughs and pulls from his slacked grip, tugging his hand as she starts towards the suite again. “Come on. You need a nap.”

He doesn't argue, the day’s events immediately catching up to him in one large avalanche. They get back to the suite and she does her best to force him into bed, but he hesitates to check with their friends before he gives in. Abbie and Tyler are sitting at the kitchen table, creating flyers and other documents on their PCs while Zack mumbles something about needing to post all of the volunteer events on Chris’s brand new Twitter to MC, greedily taking her notebook when she pulls it from her shoulder bag. Chris glances at the screens on the table and freezes, instantly recognizing some of the images he sees there.

“Where did you get those?” He points to Abbie’s screen and she looks over her shoulder at him curiously.

Before she can reply, Ethan and Steph enter the suite and take off their jackets, effectively interrupting their conversation. They walk over as MC moves next to Chris with a very telling smirk on her face.

His eyes narrow. “MC.”

She gives him her best innocent look. “What…”

Ethan joins them as Steph goes to sit with Zack. Chris points at the screen for emphasis as his red-headed friend leans over to look at the images and laughs. “How did you get your hands on these?”

Chris arches an eyebrow at MC, waiting for her to respond and she shrugs. “A little birdie came to my rescue when I said we needed some images for your posters and stuff.”

Ethan laughs and stands back up. “Little birdie.”

The Hartfeld quarterback crosses his arms in front of his chest as he continues to hold her gaze. “Hmm, a bird huh? Maybe like... a hawk?”

Tyler and Abbie both look up with matching grins as they watch things unfold between the pair. Ethan chuckles and leaves to join Steph and Zack on the couch. MC bites her lip and pulls out her phone, quickly typing on the screen before handing it to Chris and moving to sit at the table with the others.

He takes the phone and reads the name across the top as the ringing stops and the FaceTime connects, providing a video with a matching loud, happy voice. “Rogers!”

Chris closes his eyes and shakes his head. “Is nothing sacred Hawkins?”

The cackle that comes through the speaker makes everyone giggle in the suite. “Oh come on Chris. These are harmless. Now, if you want me to show MC the ones fro--”

“No!” Chris quickly interrupts, glancing at MC who arches an eyebrow curiously.

“What’s that Ryan?” She yells so he can hear her from her seat at the table.

“MC! There you are… Can you tell this guy that I didn't give you guys anything that bad?”

She laughs and continues to speak loud enough for him to hear as Chris turns the camera to face the table. “I don’t think he's going to listen to me at this point Ry.”

A snort comes out of the phone and Chris turns the screen to face him again. “Do you see this face?” He points at himself. “I swear, if I come across any of the pictures we agreed should never see the light of day…” He trails off, his expression filling in the rest.

Ryan laughs. “You’re safe Chris.” He pauses for affect. “I’m totally saving those for when I can show them to MC in person and see her face.”

Ethan shakes his head and laughs from the other side of the room as he speaks loudly. “You’re asking for it Ryan. Keep going and I’d bet money that a shiny red Jeep will be on its way to Kentucky soon.”

Chris shoots Ryan a look of conformation and his raven-haired friend’s mouth snaps shut. “Got it. No vault pictures will be shared. Scouts honor.”

“Oh come on!” MC pouts and Chris shakes his head at her, trying not to laugh at her cute expression.

“Hell no.”

MC straightens up and leans over, searching for someone behind him. “Ethan! Help me out!”

He quickly shakes his head without looking at Chris. “Staying out of this one. Sorry, MC.”

Chris smirks as she turns her gaze back to him. “Sorry babe. Not happening.”

She grumbles and goes back to working with Tyler and Abbie, both amused with the conversation if their expressions say anything. Chris playfully rolls his eyes and walks down the hall, focusing his attention on the FaceTime call once he’s away from all the activity.

“Is Kentucky so boring that you let her drag you into this too?” He jokingly smiles until he sees Ryan shrug as an odd expression crosses his features.

“I just wanted to help. That’s all I could really do from down here.”

Chris gives him a sad smile when their eyes meet again. “Thanks Ryan. I uh, I wish you here man. We all do, yanno...”

Ryan quickly puts up his normal cocky smirk and looks away from the screen for a moment. “Yeah, yeah… don’t go soft on me now Powell. I’ll be home for the summer… and then at Hartfeld in the fall. You’ll regret those words before long.”

The Hartfeld freshman laughs. “Impossible.”

Ryan’s expression turns very serious suddenly. “Chris.”

His brow furrows as he holds the phone closer with anticipation. “Ayuh?”

Shaking his head, Ryan sighs. “Ethan told me what happened today.”

Confused, Chris frowns as his mind races through his memories once more. “...what?”

“You completely missed the opportunity to yell ‘Avengers Assemble’ and I am pretty disappointed with you right now.”

-----

After a few more hours working on the campaign, a forced nap thanks to MC, and some dinner with the group at the suite, Chris was ready to get out and stretch his legs again. He thought he was dead tired earlier, but her required nap really helped re-energize him.

He goes to his room to change and opens his dresser drawer to pull out a change of clothes. A pair of long arms snake around his waist and he grins as their fingers start crawling up his abdomen before flattening their palms against his chest.

He tilts his head, resting his chin on his chest as he chuckles at the curious hands. “Can I… help you?”

Chris turns to look over his shoulder and a platinum blonde head tilts into view. “Nope. Just getting some random fondling in while I can.”

His body shakes with amusement as he spins in her grasp. “Alright then. I’m available whenever you need to hit your quota.”

She snort laughs and releases him, much to his disappointment. “Come on Cap, we’ve got a movie to catch.”

MC disappears into the hall, closing the door softly behind her. Chris takes a deep breath and rubs his free hand across his chest where hers were moments before. Her touch left a burning trail in its wake. It always did. His skin still tingled wherever her hands had been. It was something he hoped would never change.

Rushing to change and grab his phone, Chris meets the others out in the shared living space. His best friend was already waiting near the window, his own girlfriend in the kitchen with MC and Zack. Chris could hear them chatting about the vintage shop they were talking about the day before as he joined Ethan.

He stepped next to his friend and gazed out across the dark quad, neither saying a word for a bit as the soft chatter continued behind them. It was familiar, comfortable. Ethan’s presence was always calming to Chris. No matter where they were, who was there, he was able to bring peace to the people around him. It was a natural gift that the Hartfeld student had always been fascinated with.

Chris didn't understand how someone could always be so calm, so collected. Sure, he had his own agitated moments, but Ethan was usually the rock in every situation. He was the perfect counterbalance Ryan’s spontaneous nature too, the pair creating harmony in Chris’s life over the years.

As if reading his mind, the red-haired Boston College student interrupts the taller student’s thoughts. “It’s strange… not hanging out with you and Ryan just about every day.”

Chris gives a breathy laugh. “Ayuh. Ryan’s working on transferring to Hartfeld this fall, so it will be like that again.” He glances at Ethan, seeing his brow furrowed in concentration. “Well, kinda. I mean, you’re… close.”

Ethan nods slowly as his eyes stay focused on some unknown spot in the dark. “Yeah, about that Chris. I talked to Cohen today, and--”

Their conversation is disrupted by a loud knock at the door. They both turn to see what’s going on as Zack rushes to answer, leaping into the arms of his boyfriend the moment the door swings wide.

~MC~

She grins at the two in the doorway before turning to look at the pair of wide bodies near the living room window. Their expressions make her hesitate for a moment before speaking. “Are… you guys ready to go? The movie starts in about 20 minutes.”

Chris and Ethan share a look as they nod and join the others. She hadn't heard any of their conversation, but if their expressions said anything, it was at least semi-serious. Chris seems to notice her curious eyes and quickly smiles, making her forget any questions she may have wanted to ask. He would tell her later if it was important. Chris helps her with her jacket as the others get ready to leave and head toward the Hartfeld Theater.

MC had been to the theater only two times during the first quarter, once alone when things were getting a little stressful in the suite with Chris, and another time with Kaitlyn to watch a Paranormal Activity marathon during Halloween week. It was located in the Student Rec Center and Hartfeld students could get tickets for cheap. The University wanted to offer its students a safe entertainment option on campus grounds.

The tickets MC got for tonight were even cheaper than usual too, since a friend of hers from history class couldn't use the ones she bought earlier in the week and just wanted to get rid of them.

As they enter the front doors and step into the lobby area, MC watches as Chris and Ethan rush to the concession area, laughing as Zack quickly does the same only a second later, leaving an amused Brandon standing with Steph. The tall blonde takes her time joining the trio in line, trying to decide if she wanted to get anything.

As she arrives at the counter, Chris had already ordered a large bucket of popcorn for everyone to share. Zack and Ethan decided on a few other snacks to add to the list and Chris points to an item in the display case before she can see what he’s getting.

The student attendant pulls out a bright green and yellow package, setting it down in front of his wide frame and MC peeks around him to see what it is, but he quickly shoves it in his pocket and gives her an innocent smile. She doesn't get the chance to prod him for more information before Brandon and Steph join them and they all head into the dark theater.

The group decides to sit in the higher rows in the sparsely populated space. MC was glad it wasn't a new release so the place was not as busy as it had been in the past. She knew Chris seems energized now, but it’s only a matter of time before the day catches up with his tired form.

Zack follows Brandon down one of the rows and waves for Steph to take the seat next to him. Ethan stays close behind, taking her jacket and laying it in the chair one row down before putting his with it and sitting down himself. Chris stops on the stairs and looks down the row, holding his hand out for MC to take the next seat so he can sit in the last one.

MC stops and turns before sitting down and whispers, not wanting to disrupt the others. “You should sit next to Ethan.”

Chris shakes his head and smiles. “No baby… you sit there. I’ll take the end. Need protect you from random suitors and admirers anyway.”

She snorts out a laugh. “What.”

He shushes her and makes her spin to take her jacket and lay it down with the others below before sitting down himself. Brandon and Zack pass around the popcorn as Ethan hands out the water bottles he got for each couple. MC hears plastic crackling and looks over to see Chris digging into his left jean pocket. When he looks up and finds her eyes on his, he gives her a mischievous smile.

“Surprise.” In the darkened theater, he lays something down on MC’s lap. She looks down and waits as her eyes focus in the dim light, her hands doing their best to identify the small package.

When she recognizes the distinct Sour Patch Kids logo she can’t help but grin and look back up. He remembered her favorite candy. Even in the low light, MC can see how brilliantly blue his eyes are. With each flash of the previews on the screen, her eyes shift to another area of his face, enjoying the little crinkles at the corner of his eyes, the curve at the end of his full lips, the slight stubble across his strong jaw.

Without letting another moment pass, MC drops the bag into her lap and reaches up to cup both sides of his face. His eyes widen slightly with surprise as she leans in and presses her lips to his. The kiss starts soft, but it only lasts maybe half of a second before she presses harder against him. She can feel his smile against her own, obviously enjoying her version of thank you.

Before they can go any further, someone clears their throat loudly behind her. “Cut it out. We didn't come here for that kind of show.”

Ethan.

MC pulls away from Chris with a laugh, one that only grows when she sees the pouty expression across her boyfriend’s handsome features.

The tall quarterback hisses and leans forward to shoot his best friend a glare. “Thank you. Really.”

Zack smirks from his seat as he reaches into the popcorn bucket currently in Steph’s lap. “I don't know. That might be way better than this movie.”

Brandon mock gasps as he raises his arm towards the screen as the opening credits begin. “But… Henry Cavill…”

At the mention of that name MC’s attention snaps from her boyfriend to her best friend’s boyfriend, eyes wide as she nods. “Right?”

Brandon chuckles as Zack shrugs. “I can't really argue with that.”

Hearing an exaggerated sigh, MC turns back around, finding Chris with his arms crossed as he glares at the screen. His chest bulges through his snug long sleeve shirt as a small sneer crosses his lips. Ethan must have noticed too, as he lets out a hearty laugh.

Feeling a little bad about it, MC reaches over and wedges her hand in between his tightly folded arms. He doesn't budge at first, his eyes staying glued to the screen as the movie begins. Trying to hide her amusement, MC presses her lips together tightly and shakes him a little.

When his eyes finally shift to meet hers in the dark, she smiles and leans over, brushing her lips across the edge of his ear as she whispers. “I’m more of a Marvel girl… especially for the patriotic types.”

She leans back a little just in time to see one side of his lips lift and curl slightly at the end. Knowing he wasn't really upset, she leans over and kisses him on the cheek once and sits back in her seat. Only a moment later does she feel a large warm hand on hers, his fingers wrapping around hers as his thumb rubs across her knuckles.

About halfway through the movie, Chris lifts the arm rests between the two of them as well as between the next few seats on his other side. MC is about to ask why when he stretches out across the seats, lifting her arm up and laying his head in her lap. She runs her hand through his hair, knowing that she was right before about Chris finally running out of energy for the day.

The couple had already seen the movie on its release weekend, but the others had not. They didn't mind watching it again though, being a comic movie involving some of their favorite characters. Really, they just wanted to hang out with their friends and thank them for all of their help over the weekend by treating them to a movie. She was sad when Abbie and Tyler had plans, but they would make it up to them later.

She continues to drag her fingers through his hair, massaging his scalp and tracing the edge of his jawline as her eyes stay on the screen. It only takes about a minute before she feels his body grow heavy as his muscles relax and he finally falls asleep. She glances down and slides her hand towards his neck, pausing to feel his slowing pulse as she strokes his warm flesh.

When MC looks up she finds Ethan looking over with a small smile. “Finally passed out huh?”

She gives him a tiny smile back. “Yeah. Long day.”

His smile morphs into a flat smirk as he reaches over to hold the hand of the strawberry blonde next to him as his eyes focus back on the screen. “You’re telling me.”

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