make me wanna

brooklyn thatcher goldstein. veterinarian.

[brooksgoldstein]

verafiske​:

“I… gathered that, Brooklyn!” Vera laughed, shaking his head lovingly at her boyfriend not before brushing her thumb lightly against his cheek to wipe the soft stain left there by her lipstick from their kiss. Brooks was so mindful like this she really didn’t suspect anything out of the ordinary, not the fact that they were going somewhere fancy or that he was so dressed up. It all completely slipped her mind to think he was up to something because that was Brooks. He’d find ways to make up for their busy schedules and hectic life when it got a little out of hands. Reaching for his hand once they were in the car, the blonde laced their fingers together and smiled. “You’re a good distraction already, and I’m sure I will.” Of course she would. Anywhere with Brooks was perfect already. “I’m the worst girlfriend, I haven’t even asked how your day’s been with trying to get ready in time. I’m so sorry. Please, forgive me. Wanna tell me how your day’s been? What have you been up to, other than, you know, looking this handsome?”

"Oh, please. You’re hardly the worst. Not by a long shot.” Brooks shakes his head, nose scrunching slightly at Vera’s words. “Ha. Keep laying on the compliments and I might. Kidding, I’m kidding! You have nothing to be sorry about, so there’s nothing to be forgiven. My day was alright though. My immunology class is pretty interesting. I know it’s super nerdy or whatever, but you know I've always been pretty into science.” Veterinary school was no joke. Brooks was a smart guy and had always gotten good grades, but he definitely found himself working and studying harder the further he went into his education. He knew it’d all be worth it in the end though. “Oh, you know. Just a little of this, a little of that. I went to the grocery store after class. Don’t tell Matty, but I bought us an extra package of Oreos. They’re hiding in the top drawer of our dresser.” Brooks chuckles, shaking his head. “So you know, just another day in the Goldstein-Fiske-Oliver household.” 

[brooksgoldstein]

verafiske​:

Vera kissed her boyfriend’s cheek first thing as soon as she came out of the bedroom and took his hand, immediately brushing her thumb against the spot to clear the light stain of red lipstick she left. “What did I ever do to deserve you?” She half teased, mostly because she really still couldn’t believe how lucky she was to have fallen in love with her best friend and the best guy she had ever met. Brooks was so patient and caring. Even now as she made them late, he was still so calm and smiling. Not once did he make her feel hurried. She was doing that all to herself. “I am too. I’m not going to lie. There was an emergency faculty meeting, nothing major but definitely unexpected.” Vera tried to shrug it off. She didn’t want to bring work to their date so she offered Brooks an encouraging smile as she moved towards the passenger seat not before bringing her lips to his. “No more work tonight. I’m excited. You look so fancy with that coat. Where are you taking me, Goldstein?”

"Somewhere fancy.” Brooks says with a smirk, smiling against Vera’s lips. “We’ve both been working so hard lately, I thought we deserved a nice night out.” Which they did, even if Brooks had a little something extra planned. Not that he could tell Vera that, not yet. Brooks wasn’t sure how exactly he’d make it through dinner without seeming too nervous or like something was off. Vera knew him too well. He had to try though, because ruining the surprise wasn’t an option.

Fiddling with the radio stations, he keeps one on low, just enough to play in the background as they drive. “Hopefully dinner will be a nice distraction from your day. I think you’ll like this place.”

[brooksgoldstein]

verafiske​:

Vera looked at the time on her phone as she tried to finish her make up in time. She came home late from work that day and she was trying not to delay their dinner date plans more than they already were. She considered asking Brooks to maybe leave it for another day but there was something about him, making the reservations and planning towards this night for a few days now. “I’m coming, I’m almost done!” The makeup was necessary. It had been a day at work. It helped. Shoving her indispensables in her purse, she rushed out of their room. “I’m so sorry, babe. I’m here. We can still make it, right?” They could beat traffic, though that also made her a little nervous because she wasn’t a big fan of speeding on the road. “Should we leave a note for Matty and Milo? We can bring them leftovers.”

@brooksgoldstein​

Brooks was nervous. He had been pacing back and forth in the living room while he was waiting for Vera to finish getting ready, patting the spot in his coat pocket to make sure the box tucked in there hadn’t magically disappeared. Broken out of his thoughts by the sound of Vera’s voice, the brunette lets out a nervous chuckle, his gaze moving towards the hallway. “It’s alright, we still have plenty of time!” He calls back, though he still checks his watch to confirm. “Nah, it’s fine. Matty texted me that they’re going to our dads for dinner. I’m sure they won’t say no to leftovers though...if we have any. I dunno about you, but I’m starving.” Offering Vera his hand. Brooks overs her a smile, grabbing his keys with his free hand as they head out. “Long day? You can tell me all about it in the car.” 

[brooksgoldstein]

verafiske​:

“I could definitely make this summer work!” Vera had agreed to help her parents with looking after her little sister and little brother but she could always recruit her older brothers to help so she could do LA with Brooks. She had heard too many stories about his uncles’ place in LA and the promise of wearing matching Minnie and Mickey ears was just too good to pass. It made her smile—Brooks made her smile—how easy it was to make plans together, even if it was them joking about being 80-years old and having grandkids. “Our grandkids will be way too cute.” She wanted it all with Brooks even if they were still young and figuring life out. They were able to find the pizza spot easy enough, only a short walk from their hotel. They’re still waiting in line before their order is served and Vera’s arms wrap around her boyfriend’s neck, demanding all his attention with a kiss as a distraction, knowing just how hungry Brooks was. “Have I told you yet how happy I am we decided to do this road trip?”

"We’ll figure it out.” Brooks promises, pressing a kiss to the side of Vera’s head. He had no doubt about that, just like he had no doubt that they would be together for a very long time. The idea of proposing to Vera was still something that sat in the back of Brooks’ mind, though he was still waiting to buy a ring and for the right time. It would happen eventually though, he knew that. “Mm, you might’ve...but I’m happy to hear it again.” The brunette teases with a grin, swaying from side to side a bit with Vera in his arms. “You make me happy, Vera. Wherever we are...as long as we’re together, I’m happy.” 

[brooksgoldstein]

verafiske​:

“We should definitely pay your uncles Ez and Will a visit. I’ve heard stories about their place!” Vera grins teasingly. She didn’t need to leave a whole lot to her imagination either. She had been to the Scavo-Healy house in Nashville, after all. “I’d love to go to Disneyland! We’re definitely getting matching Mickey and Minnie ears. We’re so going to be that couple!” Vera knew Brooks wouldn’t protest either. He wasn’t the kind to shy away from doing couple-y things. It was adorable, really. This whole road trip being his idea in the first place only proved her point. “I think we have enough time to make it happen.” Giving his hand a light squeeze, she tilted her head and smiled. “We can always do senior couple tours when we’re retired to hit the one’s we’re missing. We have at least six more decades to get it done while we’re still able to walk without too much trouble! 80-something year old me will still be very much in love with 80-something year old you, I hope you know.” 

"Maybe this summer? I don’t plan on taking any summer courses, so...we could make it happen.” Brooks suggests, shrugging. They would make the time. Plus visiting family was always nice. Brooks loved visiting his uncles and his cousins in LA. “Oh, obviously. Is it even a trip to Disneyland if you don’t get a pair of ears? I think not!” He chuckles, grinning back at Vera. “Oh, we’re definitely gonna be the cute grandparents going on walking tours and embarrassing the hell out of our grandkids. It’s gonna happen.” Brooks didn’t have any doubt about that. He loved Vera and knew that they’d be together for a long time. His stomach grumbling interrupts his thoughts though and he chuckles, shaking his head at himself. “Let’s go get that pizza now, yeah? I’m hungry.”

[brooksgoldstein]

mattygoldstein​:

Matty gave the car another look, walking around it before he finally settled behind the wheel. It was no secret he inherited the Henry daredevil bone and an unreasonable need for speed. Even before letting the engine roar, his adrenaline was already all over the top, a wide grin on his face just at the anticipation of it. He loved his brother in a way that was indescribable, as if Brooks was a part of him, like a limb, or a lung. Without him, Matty was incomplete, dysfunctional. “Ha! I want to see him try!” The firefighter laughed, shaking his head at the mention of their father. “Although he might like the idea that this will keep me entertained since last time I took the fire truck out for a ride he wasn’t exactly pleased… but where’s the fun in driving a firetruck under speed limits, c’mon!” There wasn’t much he could get away with at the station but Matty still tested the limits more often than Ethan would like, or could handle. “Josef is pretty fucking good at this, ain’t he? Who the fuck has time to be a lawyer and a mechanic at the same time?” It was more of a rhetorical question, really. They all knew the reason behind it. “How is he holding up? I should come by say thanks, get him a six-pack or something.” As much as he fought with his own dad on what seemed like a daily basis, Matty couldn’t imagine living in a world without him or Brett, or his brothers, especially Brooks. They were close to their parents place now, slowing down once he was off the highway. 

"Well...do your best not to wreck it! Josef might have your head if you ruin his paint job.” Brooks teases, shaking his head. Matty was a good driver though, despite his need for speed. “He’s doing alright. I’m sure Josef would love it if you stopped by. He’d be happy to see you.” Brooks tried to at least talk to Josef a few times a week, and not just because he was Vera’s cousin. They were both busy, but they texted when they had a few moments to spare. He really was a good guy. They were nearing the house now, the familiar street of their childhood home coming into view. “Dad’s gonna be so jealous of this thing. You definitely need to give him and abba a ride.” 

[brooksgoldstein]

verafiske​:

Vera stared back at her boyfriend with an amused look on her face. Anyone with a brain knew not to deny a Goldstein the option of pizza if and when presented to them. She wasn’t going to start either. She wasn’t going to risk it. Kissing the tip of his nose as she sat up, Vera nodded and watched Brooks text his family with a smile. She loved that about him, how unashamedly caring he was with everyone and everything. Letting her boyfriend pull her to her feet, Vera laced their fingers together as they walked. “We should do this.” She said almost out of the blue. “You know those photo frames in the shape of a map and we add a photo for each state? It sounds silly, but we should do one. We’re down three states now. Nashville, Kentucky and Ohio. I might be cute, right? Different states. Different ages.” Vera knew deep within her they would grow old together. Even if something happened and they ended breaking up, which she doubted, Vera was sure they’d still be friends. She wasn’t planning nor was she willing to give Brooklyn Goldstein up so easily. 

"That sounds fun. Can’t forget California too — you’ve met my uncles in LA, right?” Brooks asks, sure that Vera has but unsure if it was during a trip to LA or when they had come to visit them in Nashville. “Either way, we should definitely go back to LA sometime. Maybe this summer, when I’m on break for school? We could go to Disneyland!” It was fun to dream, at least. Slipping his hand into Vera’s, Brooks kisses the side of her head as they head out of the room, swinging their hands as they walk. “You think we’ll hit all 50 states eventually? Might take some time, but...it’s doable.” 

[brooksgoldstein]

mattygoldstein​:

“Right, right…” Matty’s teasing slowly quieted down as a lump began forming in his throat, looking from the car to his brother, to the keys in his hands. He shook his head not because he was disappointed but because he was moved by Brooks’ surprise. It wasn’t even about the car but his brother constantly knowing exactly how to get to him. “I’m gonna have to have a chat with Nilsson too. Can’t have you all keeping secrets from me!” He laughed, turning the keys in his hands before jumping behind the wheel, grabbing a feel of the dashboard. The Camaro was truly in mint condition. “It’s a good thing I know how to drive stick shift.” He grinned. Obviously a car from this year had to be stick. It was a beast. Grinning, he turned the ignition and let the engine roar, testing it’s power. “Ready?” Matty asked, letting go of breaks the very second his brother answered, speeding down the road. He pushed the car to its limits when they got to the highway, slowing down a little once they were back down some ol’ back roads, windows down. “You’re a fucking asshole, I hope you know.” He said quietly, the smile on his face reaching his eyes. “Thank you. This is awesome. I mean it. Wait until dad sees this. Does he know too?”

"Aw, c’mon...you know we have no secrets! This was a surprise, not a secret.” Brooks protests, shaking his head. “Besides...Josef was happy to take the project on. I think he appreciated the distraction after, well...you know.” The details of Josef’s breakup hurt Brooks to even think about. He was happy to give the man a distraction, even if it really was for his twin’s gain. “I didn’t think you’d mind it being stick. This thing drives like a beast. I mean, I had to test drive it over here.” Brooks says teasingly, grinning when Matty revs the engine. He was pleased that the surprise had managed to stay a surprise and that his twin seemed so happy about it. Brooks loved seeing him so happy and so excited. “Yeah, yeah. I love you too.”. Brooks replies, giving his twin’s shoulder a light squeeze at Matty’s thanks. “He knows of it, but not what the final product looks like. Wanna go swing by and show it off? Just don’t let dad try to steal it from you, we both know he might try!”

[brooksgoldstein]

verafiske​:

“Is this a trick question?” The blonde pursed her lips as she tried to hide a grin, looking at her boyfriend with amused eyes. “Like you, Brooklyn Goldstein, would pick anything other than pizza if it was one of the options!” Vera knew Brooks long and well enough to know that was a fact. She really had no preference, though, mostly because she could never make up her mind when her boyfriend asked her to choose herself. “We can do pizza. Do you want to go out and find a nice place or order in? We can always do some touring later if you’re too tired now.”

"Well...if you were in the mood for something else, then I would eat something else!” Brooks protests with a laugh, shaking his head. He would eat anything, but it was no secret that pizza was a Goldstein family favorite. “We can go out, do a little exploring after. We can walk around and check things out if we need like it. Lemme just text my family to let them know we made it first.” Even though Brooks was a grown man, he knew his parents still worried about him, and he didn’t mind texting everyone to let them know they were safe and sound. Fishing his phone out of his pocket, Brooks sends out a quick text to the family group chat before moving to his feet, offering Vera his hand. “Shall we?”

[brooksgoldstein]

mattygoldstein​:

Matty frowns as he watches his brother exit the room, his attention half on the game only managing to get him killed almost immediately making his friends scream at him through the headphones. He laughs, shaking his head as he pulls his player from the game and letting them know he’ll hit them all later before turning off the console. He’s stretching his arms over his head when he asks Milo where his twin went, his boyfriend sending him outside. “Shut up, it’s literally been like… five minutes.” Matty shots right back as he closes the door behind him, defending himself on instinct though his eyes immediately go to the unfamiliar car against which Brooks is leaning on. Even as Brooks says he got Matty a present, the words really don’t register. “That’s a ‘69 Camaro…” Matty nears the classic car, walking around it. It was practically in mint condition, too. He lets himself run his hand along the recently polished paint in admiration. “Are you kidding me right now?” He looks from the car to his brother, catching the keys on instinct, laughing. “Brooklyn, what the fuck? Are you serious?” He opens the door to the driver’s seat, taking his place behind the wheel, both still in shock and excited. “I don’t know what to say, Brooks… I just… I mean, if you didn’t want me borrowing your truck anymore you could’ve said something but this is fine too. This is more than fine, actually.”

Watching Matty look over the car, Brooks smiles to himself, pleased that he managed to surprise his twin. He had never been good at keeping secrets from him, so the fact that he managed to pull this off was pretty impressive. “Shut up. We both know this isn’t about the truck. I just thought you deserved a ride of your own.” Brooks replies, shrugging. Opening the passenger door, he slides in beside Matty, grinning softly back at him. “Besides, I know a guy who gave me a pretty sweet deal. I hope you like it.” He thought he would. The car was very Matty, or at least he thought it was. His twin deserved a car of his own, and he deserved something nice. Sure, Brooks’ truck was reliable, practical. It was perfectly fine for running errands and whatnot. Brooks didn’t mind lending it to Matty whenever he needed it, but he also figured it was high time that his twin have something of his own too. Luckily, Josef had come through with the Camaro and had been kind enough to work on it for him at a discount. “I would’ve told you about it sooner, but y’know. It would’ve ruined the surprise.”  

[brooksgoldstein]

verafiske​:

Vera felt like the luckiest girl and it wasn’t only when it was just the two of them together like this. Brooks made her feel so special all the time, so loved. He made everyone around him feel like that. She only hoped she made him feel the same way because he really did deserve it. “Are you trying to convince me or yourself? I’m ready to go whenever. You, mister, are the one who couldn’t wait to hit the bed.” The blonde teased, biting into her grin softly. “What do you feel like having?”

"Both?” Brooks teases with a laugh, shaking his head at himself. Laying down definitely hadn’t been his best move. “Uh...let’s see what’s near here.” Fishing his phone out of his pocket, the brunette sits up, pulling up a quick search of places within walking distance. “What’re you in the mood for? Pizza? Burgers? Tacos?”

[brooksgoldstein]

mattygoldstein​:​

Matty had been playing video games with old High School friends online that day which meant he was being very loud and very energetic from the gaming chair in his and Milo’s room much to his boyfriend’s regret. It didn’t mean he would just get up at any moment now and come up with some crazy idea of something to do but he had found himself without the need to leave his room for a while now. Every time he tried, someone pulled him back or Milo offered to bring him what he was going for. He really didn’t think much of it, almost ignoring Brooks entirely over the shouts and reactions from his friends coming through his headset when his twin walks in. “Hey, what’s up? Where you’ve been all morning?” Matty asks over the sound of his friends still calling out to him through the headset, cursing him when he paused the game for everyone. “Uh- sure? Is it a life or death matter? Like my game?” He asked, pointing his controller at the screen teasingly.

"I had class and then I had to run a couple of errands after.” Brooks replies with a shrug, glad to see that his twin wasn’t too antsy or suspicious. Milo had made sure to keep him from accidentally seeing him pull up in the car or anything, so that was working in his favor. When his twin mentions his game, Brooks chuckles quietly, shaking his head. “Uh, I guess not. Just come out when you’re finished, yeah?” He asks, shrugging back at Milo when he exits the room. I tried. Send him outside when he finishes his round, yeah? He asks his best friend, playing with the keys tucked in his jacket pocket as he heads back outside, leaning back against the car as he waits for Matty to show. “Finally.” He groans teasingly when he sees the firefighter open the front door, stepping aside so he can take a better look at the Camaro, tossing the keys in his direction. “Ta da. I got you a present.” 

[brooksgoldstein]

verafiske​:

“You just don’t like my driving, admit it!” Vera teased though she was more than happy to let her boyfriend take the wheel. She was a slow driver and a little anxious one too but she managed herself well enough around town. Leaning a little over Brooks, Vera smiled. Their noses touched as she kissed him softly, shaking her head when he brought up school. “I know that, and I’m perfectly okay with school being a priority right now, babe. It’s just temporary and it’s your future. I’ll support you every step of the way.” They lived together now. It was harder before when seeing each other was a bit more difficult when they lived apart and their schedules didn’t really coincide often. “I’m glad we did this, though, because you really need a nice break from studying so much. I can see those frown lines start to form in your forehead from forcing your sight to read late at night.” She half teased, touching the spot she was referring to, then cupping his face and brushing her thumb softly against his cheek. “I love you. Thanks for this.”

"Hey!” Laughing as Vera pokes fun at him, Brooks quiets her with a kiss, tucking some hair behind her ear after he pulls away. “I love you too.” He murmurs back, cuddling closer to Vera on the bed. “You don’t have to thank me, babe. We deserve time to ourselves. I’m happy to be here with you too.” As much as they both loved living with Matty and Milo, Brooks was glad that they got to have some time just the two of them on this trip. They needed time on their own a a couple too. “Mm, we should get up and go explore. Maybe find a place to grab a bite to eat? What do you think?”

[brooksgoldstein]

Brooks had stopped by Josef’s mom’s house after his classes were done for the day to pick up the car. Josef had done an amazing job on it and he knew his twin would love it too. He, of course, didn’t mind letting Matty borrow his truck, but he figured he deserved to have his own ride too. After parking the car outside of their place, he heads inside in search of his twin, knocking lightly on his bedroom door before poking his head inside. “You got a minute? I’ve got something outside I wanna show you.” 

@mattygoldstein​

[brooksgoldstein]

verafiske​:

Vera laughed, their attention returning to the road ahead, the music playing on the radio, trivial but easy conversations that had always seemed to flow so easily between them. She never felt pressured to be something she wasn’t around Brooks; they knew each other so well. Watching him drop onto the bed the moment they walked into their room, though, she smiled. “I did ask offer to take turns…” The blonde raised her brow at her boyfriend but followed him into bed anyway, flopping beside him with an exhausted sigh. “The good thing is, we don’t have to be absolutely anywhere any time soon so we can rest for a bit.” Turning to face Brooks with a smile, Vera cuddled closer and shrugged, placing a kiss on his cheek.

"I don’t mind driving, It was just an observation!” Brooks chuckles, shaking his head. Once Vera lays down beside him, he smiles, wrapping his arms around his girlfriend. “I’m good. A walk and some fresh air would probably do me some good....in a little bit.” Now that they were laying down, he didn’t want to get up just yet. “I’m glad we did this. I know school keeps me busier than I’d like, but there’s always time for us. I promise you that.” 

[brooksgoldstein]

verafiske​:

Vera loved Ethan and Brett. They had always been nothing but welcoming to her. Even if she wasn’t around half as much as maybe Milo had been, she had so many fond memories of their growing up together. Her friendship with Brooks and his brothers by association was something she treasured so dearly even when she didn’t even think being with Brooks was a possibility—even when she didn’t even think about being with her friend romantically. She just smiled genuinely, loving the fact that, somehow, by some crazy share of luck, they were her family now too. “I don’t think your brother can do anything like any normal person would do, though, that wouldn’t be Matty. He don’t do anything half way. He’s one extreme or the other.” Vera laughed, shaking her head. “Your dad will claim everything, babe.” Shaking her head, she leaned a little closer to rest her head on his shoulder as he drove. Brooks was perfect in her opinion. Maybe he wasn’t perfect in every way but he was perfect to her. “I hate exercising. I know I should do more of it but it’s just so tiring!” The blonde whined playfully. “I’m lucky to have a fairly okay metabolism but I’ve come to the final conclusion I’m not really into exercising with your brother or going on runs with you and your abba, as much as I love the company. Will you love me anyway?”

“Always.” Brooks promises, smiling back at Vera. He meant it too. He’d always love her. He knew that now. A few hours (and a few stops) later, they arrive at their destination. After checking in, Brooks carries their bags up to their room, flopping down onto the bed once they’re inside. “What is it about driving distances that makes you so tired? Like, you’re sitting the entire time! I don’t get it.”

[brooksgoldstein]

mattygoldstein​:

Relationships were new to Matty. At least, serious ones were. He wasn’t planning on it when he returned from overseas but somehow, without even realizing it was happening, it did. He didn’t even mean to keep it from Brooks as long as he had, he had just not seen it as it was happening until it hit him in the face. It was all said and done for now. However, at the mention of their brothers’ relationships, Matty perked up with a smug grin. “Ezra’s got a thing with Wills going on… is it a bad time to say I TOLD YOU SO? Nope, it isn’t. It’s never a bad time to say I. Was. Right!” He laughed, shaking his head. He knew something was up since he noticed they had disappeared at the same time and come back far from innocently during Henry’s wedding but no one believed him. Well, that wasn’t true. Milo had. “I don’t know if that’s entirely true, though. I wouldn’t be fine with growing a third arm and neither would you, let’s be honest.” Matty teased, knowing what his twin meant anyway and nodded, clearing his throat. “Fuck, we’re old. This conversation is too damn serious. When did we become adults?”

Groaning quietly at his brother’s words, Brooks shakes his head, knowing that Matty was never going to let this go. “C’mon, let’s just be happy for them. Especially after New York...” Trailing off at the memory of Ezra screaming at Wills when the three brothers went to get him, Brooks sighs, closing his eyes for a moment. He couldn’t imagine how hard making that call to Henry was for Wills, but their entire family was grateful that he had. Ezra was in a much better place now, and if he and Wills were working things out, then Brooks was thrilled to hear it. “Shut up, we’re not old! We’re barely in our twenties. Stop being so dramatic.” Rolling his eyes, Brooks gives Matty a gentle shove, amused by his twin’s dramatics. “Stop being so ridiculous. Now let’s order a couple of pizzas and play video games like the adults we are. I’m starving.”