joey watched as asher looked at the picture and smiled to himself. it was obvious that asher had appreciated the gesture and that made joey happy. it was wonderful what a small picture could do. nodding his head as asher reminished on the things they used to do, joey smiled as he watched him carefully. “you’re right, that was a pretty good place… we should go there some time again.” he offered, nodding his head slowly - friends went to brunch together too, right? at least, joey thought they did, so going back there with asher wouldn’t be weird at all. why would it be weird in the first place? “you don’t need to thank me, i thought you would appreciate it…” he said, as he felt his cheeks turning red and nodding slowly. “i’m pretty sure we had more of those, but i don’t know where they are. i’ll let you know if i ever find them again.” he said, as he watched asher pushing the picture into his wallet. it was sweet that he did that, he thought - it meant that he probably was going to keep it in there forever; or at least until he changed wallets, but it made joey feel appreciated.
letting out a small chuckle at asher, he shook his head slowly. “trust me, i liked going to the gym with you, but it wasn’t because we were working out.” he said, realizing what he said, which made his ears turn red, but he let out a small chuckle to make it seem like it was nothing. as asher agreed that they should go to the beach, joey was glad - not only because asher seemed excited, but because he did miss spending time with him, just the two of them. the conversations that the two had been having hadn’t been long enough, so spending the rest of the day with asher felt like a good plan. “sounds like a great plan… i’ll buy you that salt water taffy you like so much. and don’t even try arguing with me about it, it’s your birthday.” he said with a small smile, as he started following asher to the car and then looking up at him. “nah, i was just heading back to my room, i had early practice this morning. but this sounds like a way better plan… really.” he said, as they reached the parking lot. it didn’t take joey a long time to find asher’s car, after all, he had spent a lot of time in it, so once he got there, he got in the passenger’s side and waited for asher, smiling to himself. this was going to be a good day.
it was bittersweet, to think about the history that the two had. the memories, laughs, and even the arguments that bonded the two - almost cementing their relationship in a way. a light chuckle left him, hearing the other suggest that the two make future plans only planting a smile across his lips. “yeah, we should...” his words trailed off as he began thinking about what it could possibly look like, a quick panic setting in as he quickly followed with, “we can always see if maisy and james want to come too. you know...like old times?” he gave off a quick nod, lips pressed into a soft line. “you always did like taking pictures. have you ever thought about taking a photography class, or something? i think it might be one of the many hidden talents of joseph hepburn wilson.” he encouraged with a smile as he lightly nudged the others arm.
hearing joey’s words, asher couldn’t fight the smirk that crept across his lips, causing him to raise a brow. “i never really minded the distraction, though.” there was a bit of flirtation that coated his tone as the words rolled off his tongue. asher wasn’t completely oblivious, he immediately took note of how the others cheeks grew a light shade of pink. he still had an effect on him. the thought only seemed to add onto that little glimmer of hope asher felt, the hope that he so desperately needed to drop. “how about we split it? you shouldn’t have to pay for all my shit today.” he suggested. he wasn’t really used to getting spoiled after all. giving the other a nod, asher climbed into the drivers seat of his vehicle, making himself comfortable as he turned on the car. turning his head to look at the other, he smiled. “i’m really glad we’re doing this, jojo...but just so you know, i’m forcing you to wear sunscreen.”
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