honeymoon avenue.

“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” day farell. twenty one. actress.

[flynn-bueller]

"That's what I like to call Vic, yeah. Rob too if you think about it. Or maybe that's just friendship but they seem to have more of an effect on him than anyone else at the moment." Which he wasn't mad about. He knew someday he would have to let Amory figure out shit on his own. Just like JJ was doing now with Monroe. "Well you're the first person to bring me home to their parents so," he let out a laugh, feeling a little embarrassed about this but it wasn't as if it was a secret that JJ hadn't been a relationship guy for most of his life. "So we'll be nervous together but I'm excited, I want to meet them all." He wasn't someone to shy away from a challenge, especially now. He had been dumb in the past but he liked to believe he had grown enough to know that what he had with Monroe was something really special. Something worth growing up for and being present in. Well that and Flynn had told him that if he fucked it up he'd regret it for the rest of his life. "So what's the vibe for the family party? Fancy? Chic sweaters? PJs?"

[day-farell]

"How lucky am I, then?" Monroe let her boyfriend know, now taking the time to serve him some of that charm that he often brought into her life. "I quite honestly couldn't have picked a better first boyfriend to bring back home for the holidays." She reached over, cupping a side of his face as the pad of her thumb ran against his cheek before leaning over to press a kiss to his cheek. "Emphasis on them all. I'm not kidding, I'm quite honestly going to have to grill you on them all. There's like immediate family and then there's mom and dad's chosen family... which includes all of the cousins, one which you already know fairly well." She began, inferring to the man who actually brought them together— Prince. "Oh, we are a PJ's household. I want you know, while there is going to be a dossier you're going to have to learn from front to back... we really are a somewhat chill bunch." Monroe nodded. "Eccentric, make no mistake about it but fairly chill."

[flynn-bueller]

"Right? That's what I was telling him, especially as he gets his music out there. I want him to know that people fuck with his shit. But Vic's been a big help. She's like his confidence guru, it's kind of dope. Also help that he trusts Rob with his life so he's more willing to be open when he's with them. Love my fam," he told her, pretending to wipe tears from his eyes before laughing. JJ and Amory had always been a duo, practically attached at the hip, so for both of them to be finding their own paths meant a lot to him. Scared him but mostly made him excited. "Oh it has? By your parents?" JJ was more excited than nervous but the nerves were still very much there. "Well shit, then I'll get some flash cards. How do you feel about me being there?"

[day-farell]

"Your brother's got himself a confidence guru?" Monroe asked JJ with a raise of her eyebrow. "Now, you know I've heard of some shit in my day." She grew up the daughter of two pretty prolific actors so she'd encountered plenty a bizarre professions. "But that's the first time I've ever heard confidence guru." She said, teasingly. "Your family is pretty incredible." Monroe nodded, as she'd always been in awe when she found herself in their company. There were each so wildly different than the other but yet they fit together perfectly. "Yeah, by my parents." Monroe confirmed, as they had met already but nothing to the scope of a family dinner. "And I'll happily help you remember who's who. Actually, I think we'd be reminding each other." Monroe twisted her lips at the question he'd posed. "You're the first guy I've ever brought home with me so I'm a bit nervous about all of it. I know everyone's going to love you though, that's not a doubt in my mind."

[flynn-bueller]

"Not that I can remember," he admitted. "Oh wait, Valentine's Day four years ago, I had the flu. Disaster. I was a baby about it the whole time," he told her with a pout before laughing. He honestly couldn't remember that version of himself as clearly. Everything since Monroe had felt clear and bright colored. "Yeah, exactly. And Amory told me he's trying to have a good time tonight so he won't be back for a while. He's in his social guy era," he joked, bringing Monroe's hand back to his lips as he drove. He was a bit surprised at how at ease he felt with skipping the party, how excited he was to spend time with his girlfriend. He felt like a new man and yet he felt so much himself, it was something he had never experienced before. "So, speaking of holidays, you uh, you think your family would be okay with me making an appearance this year? You already know my Dad loves you, shit even Axel loves you and she's met you like twice but I mean how could they not."

[day-farell]

Monroe's lips formed a pout that very much matched her boyfriend's as he spoke of the last event he'd missed. "I can only imagine the disarray Rosewood found itself in without you there." She lightly teased, reaching over to run her fingers through the curls at the front of his face. "We love to hear that. I mean, as much as I adore his couldn't be bothered with any of this attitude, it's nice that he's putting himself out there just a tad bit more." Monroe had come to have a really great appreciation for JJ's younger brother, as he called it as he saw it and didn't really accept BS. Traits that she, herself had worked hard to acquire. JJ's lips on her hand brought her back from her thoughts, her eyes tracing over his features. Whilst they thrived in the flashiness of their lives, there was something to be said about these more quiet moments. When it was just him and her, not a word having to be said cause she knew how he felt and vice versa. But the silence came to an end with a question that she had to admit she'd been waiting for. "Funny you bring that up actually because your presence has been requested at Thanksgiving." Monroe nodded. "Which does come with it's own trials and tribulations as there's a shit ton of us to remember."

[flynn-bueller]

"I don't know, I might die from FOMO later on but right now I'm just happy to be with you and honestly thinking I need to lay low before the holidays. Bueller's and the holidays are like...supercharged," he admitted. Thanksgiving to New Years felt like a marathon. From parties they were hired to plan, to gatherings of their own to Flynn's annual New Years party, it was truly his busiest season. And he kind of wanted to get all the time he could with Monroe before all of that took over. "Well now," he told her with a smile and put his car in reverse to back out of the parking spot and drive back onto the road. "Say less, babe. I'm pretty sure my house is empty right now. Amory said he was meeting Vic and Rob before this and my Dad still has a few days left on his trip with Axel. So unless he fucked it up somehow, I'm pretty sure they won't be surprising us with a early return."

[day-farell]

"I don't think you'll be dying of FOMO–" Monroe scoffed, enjoying her boyfriend's theatrics. A trait he'd definitely inherited from his father. "Actually, now that I think about it, I can't be too sure. Have you ever missed an event?" She asked him, ranking her mind to think if she could come up with an instance. "I can only imagine." She nodded as his father had made an empire from throwing the best events, one that her boyfriend was very much a part of and the holidays was all about parties. She knew this to be the busiest time of year for the Buellers. "What, you thought I'd have this on and not flaunt it at least once this evening?" She asked JJ with a shake of her head. "Come on, you know me better than that." Monroe teased, taking a hold of his free hand as he drove them away from that evenings festivities. "And we get the house to ourselves? I think this night is only getting better and better." She let him know, excited for this night would take them.

[flynn-bueller]

"I know, I know, I'm very convincing." He let out a loud laugh and shook his head. "You're hilarious. Is that what you call them?" There had been a time where JJ soaked up all that attention but as soon as he had started seeing Monroe, none of it had seemed important or tempting anymore. "Yeah? You think they'll survive? Lyrica might kick my ass but I know she'll hold it down." He brought her hand to his lips and kissed the tips of her fingers. "And you don't mind not getting to show off your new suit? I mean I'd hate to deprive the town of their greatest beauty." Still, as he said it, he was already sitting up and turning the car back on.

[day-farell]

"It's actually one of my favorite and least favorite quirks of yours." Monroe teased, as she would like to think she'd made it very apparent that there wasn't much about JJ that she disliked. "That is what I call them and I don't think they'd mind the name all that much." Being that her boyfriend was fairly influential— she'd come to accept that he would always be the life of the party. People enjoyed being in his company and honestly, she liked knowing that he was so revered. "I think they'll be fine. Will you survive?" She said with a small laugh, the smile on her face only growing brighter as her boyfriend kissed at her fingers. "Who said I won't be showing it off?" Monroe asked, knowing he would definitely pick up what she was putting down.

[flynn-bueller]

"I know this sounds crazy coming from me but we could totally not go." JJ glanced at the aquatic center from the car before looking back at Monroe. "I'm just saying. Why go walking around freezing our asses off when we could be home and cuddled up by the fire. This is like a half baked idea by some random kid with some keys. " He reached for her hands and settled further into his seat. "Just a thought." @day-farell

[day-farell]

"That was actually quite insane," Monroe told her boyfriend as she'd never known JJ to say no to a party. "some would say certifiable even." She teased, following his gaze over to this evenings venue before their eyes met once again. "You know, when you put it that way... you're really selling me on the whole ditching this thing... thing." Monroe twisted her lips as JJ's hand found hers. "You think your loyal legion of 365 party girls are gonna hate me for saying this... maybe we could totally not go."

[alicent-florent]

ZIÓN MORENO as HEATHER — PROM DATES (2024) dir. Kim O. Nguyen

[flynn-bueller]

"Wow. You kept them in your bra? Hot," he told her with a laugh as he took the baggie from her and took his portion, holding it up to toast it against hers. "Cheers, baby. And hell yeah, I told you, you only get the best. These shoulders are built to last." He flexed before popping the edible in his mouth. "And I'm always ready to fight. Whenever I do, Amory comes out of nowhere and just knocks people out. It's a real skill." He laughed as he thought about it. His brother may have been the quieter one but the dude was surprisingly strong. "That's very true. We do bring fun wherever we go. Wow, I love us," he said with a dramatic sigh and pretended to flip his hair over his shoulder. "I mean maybe if you talk to him it'll help. I think he's tired of hearing me nag him about it. I may have to have Prince go talk to him or something. But I think he'd sniff that shit out too quick."

[day-farell]

"Hell yes, I kept them in my bra." Monroe let her boyfriend know with a nod of her head. "One of the great things about having these–" She put her hands up to her breasts. "is that I can hide things away in them." She explained, laughter slowly slipping out of her. Monroe happily tapped her edible against his before popping it in her mouth. "You did let me know that, why is it I still act so surprised?" She asked her boyfriend, as she really did luck out with JJ. "Why does that sound to me as if Amory is the one that's always ready to fight?" She twisted her lip. "But it is really cute that you're ready to defend my honor. But we are at a music festival so let's try to lead with great vibes and not fisticuffs." Monroe quickly added, before pressing a kiss to JJ's cheek. "Yeah, we're a pretty cool duo if I say so myself." She agreed with him, laughing as he flipped his faux inches. "I can definitely do my part, because honesty, he is really talented and I do think it'd be a shame for him to not share that with everyone. But you know, I can only do so much."

[flynn-bueller]

"Exactly. You just get me," he told her with a dreamy sigh, followed up with another kiss. "That's true. They do go crazy as soon as he steps on stage. All the scariest people," he joked, knowing that at this point the fanbase was a good mix. "Hell yeah, she's gonna put on a great set. I'm ready to dance. Oh yeah? Well then let's go for it. Gotta make sure they hit right on time." He leaned into her touch, sliding his hands along her waist to hold her close. "That we can definitely do. I can totally put you on my shoulders, get that top rate view. I do, yeah. You know, I'm kind of a big deal around here," he teased. "I just want us to have some fun. And at some point, I need to trick Amory into getting on stage but you know, all in due time. It's a process."

[day-farell]

"I try, I try." She let him know, playfully but she had to agree with him. JJ and her, they just got one another. Despite their very different backgrounds, they just meshed a bit too well. It was the reason she always had to give Prince his flowers whenever she saw him. The guy's a flawless entertainer and a great matchmaker. Who knew? "Don't worry, I promise to keep you safe." Monroe let her boyfriend know, pulling out her best mean mug. "Actually, I think she's on in about an hour so..." Monroe reached into her chest, pulling out a little zip lock baggie with some edibles inside. "Will you indulge me?" She asked JJ with a devious glint in her eye. "Oh, I'm getting the JJ shoulders view? Get ready for a lot of people to be mad at me. Those shoulders might just be the best seat in the house." She said, her hands coming down to massage her boyfriend's shoulder blades. "It's you and me, we're always going to have fun together, baby." Monroe scoffed as that was just the truth. "Now, that's going to take a miracle. But we can make that happen."

[flynn-bueller]

"I know, I know but it still matters. And matters to the next artist up. I mean it's great that everyone has brilliant ideas for their sets but when you're sharing the stage, it's nice to have some consideration is all I'm saying." He smiled as he looked her over again. "Nah you're definitely gonna outshine everyone up there. I can't wait to see it. I will absolutely be acting up, just get ready for that." He wrapped his arms around her and leaned in for a kiss. He actually wasn't sure he'd be able to contain himself seeing her up there. "You and me both, I don't need some middle aged woman knocking me over because he's not here," he teased. "You mean aside from you up there killing it? I'm really excited for each DJ set, honestly. I want to see people dance their asses off. But I think some of these smaller bands are really gonna give people something to make some noise about. We've got some hidden gems, I can't even pick, honestly. Anyone you really like? We can get backstage for them if you want. You know, I got connects," he teased with a wink.

[day-farell]

Monroe listened to her boyfriend, the smile on her features only growing the more he spoke. At first glance, you could easily assume that JJ wasn't one to take a singular thing serious. The guy was the epitome of a good time, but he took his good times seriously. So much so that he'd been able to create it into a business. So, seeing how invested he was in the success of what was going on around them was nothing short of charming. "I completely agree. A little consideration never hurt nobody." She let him know, happily leaning in to press her lips against his. "Oh, but that's going to happen anyways. Regardless if he's here on time or not." Monroe joked, knowing that her cousins set was one of more anticipated ones so it was going to be madness once he was up on that stage. "Yes, aside from that." Monroe let him know, before leaning in to kiss him once again. Just cause. "We have got to hit Lyrica's set, that's truly a must for me. And I might have gotten an edible or two so that we're really in for it." She let her boyfriend know, as she reached up to play with the curls at the nape of his neck. "Uhm... I think it goes without saying, we need to a good view of Doja Cat." Monroe laughed as he spoke of his connections. "Oh, do you? Where are they? I'd love to meet them."

[flynn-bueller]

"You can steal me all you want," JJ replied with a grin, happily following after her. "Mm, honestly? The set switches could be so much smoother right now but they are working their asses off so I'll cut them some slack." He brought her hands to his lips before leaning over to press a few kisses on her cheek. "But you, you are looking like a festival dream, baby. Someone needs to put you on a magazine cover. Like right now. But yeah, I'm good. It's good. Hoping now one gets fucked up by this heat or throws up on the ferris wheel but I mean that's all part of the experience, you know? Let's just hope Prince shows up on time, judging by his texts last night he was having some serious flight trouble."

[day-farell]

"Well, I happen to know that but shockingly, I don't think it's common knowledge." Monroe teased, as she didn't mind having to share her boyfriend's attention with the massive event happening around them. This was something that meant a whole lot to JJ so she was simply there to help or provide a good little break from being at the helm so he could actually enjoy it. "That they are and c'mon, it's a festival... I don't think anyone other than you is being a stickler for set times." Monroe laughed, finding herself enamored by her boyfriend's affections. He was never one to not let her know just how much he adored her. "This? This is nothing." She scoffed, although she knew damn well that she looked really great. A result of having been asked to dance for one of the performers that day. "From what I saw, the cooling stations are certainly coming in handy but I can't speak on the ferris wheel. I personally have my fingers crossed that's a tradition that's skipped this year." Monroe sighed as her boyfriend spoke on her cousin's possible tardiness. "Let's hope that's the case, we do not need his fanbase riled up. They get rowdy." Monroe wrapped her arms around his neck, as she stepped closer to his embrace. "So, who is it you're really dying to see this weekend? Because we're going to be front row for that one."

[day-farell]

"I'm stealing him for just a moment—" Monroe let JJ's entourage know, intertwining her fingers with his as she pulled him away from the boys so that she could get some alone time with him. Being the premier party producer in Rosewood meant that her boyfriend had found himself quite busy whenever festival season came around. "So, how happy are you with how everything's come together? Truthfully." She added, as she liked to provide JJ with a safe space to speak his mind. She was his girlfriend, after all.

[faceclaimed]

[brodiebalcoin]

"Noted, Balcoin matchmaking business was always a possibility. I'll add it to the list for sure." Though Prince would note that he was the most unsuccessful when it came to relationships out of all of his siblings. But it was hard when they had parents like Brodie and Colette who were the epitome of a great love story. It was a lot to live up to and expect. "I mean..sort of, maybe, not really," he admitted with a blush. "Maybe, I don't know, dating for me is...never what I expect it to be. Most people lose interest quickly or they just wanna hook up and take a selfie or they know like..everything from my wikipedia page. It's not fun. But good, I'm glad. I don't know anyone who deserve it more."

[day-farell]

"I mean, I'm pretty sure it's already been a business. I assume your songs have started off a love story or two. At the very least, a lot of hookups." Monroe let Prince know, with a small laugh. "Hey, that's more than okay though." She let him know, noting the flush of pink that'd arose on his cheeks. "Prince, you're allowed to be on your own and enjoy that." She said, as she'd been without a significant other for sometime and honestly, that time alone had been incredible for her. "That doesn't mean everyone's like that. Unfortunately, you've just ran into the people who are like that more often than not. But, just promise me, you won't be all jaded at the possibility of finding someone, okay?" Monroe nodded, taking in what he'd said because it'd taken her a while to come to accept them. But he was right, she deserved what she had going on. "I'm meeting his family this week. Major, I know."

[flynn-bueller]

"JSB, that's me!" He laughed as he thought about it, mostly at the sound of her using his full name. He had told her that his full name was Jameson as if it was some big secret. "I will, definitely. I'll add it to my daily rotation." His eyes widened as he watched her move to slowly sit in his lap, doing his best to keep his eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. "Baby you can say whatever you want to me right now. Just stay right where you are. And of course I do. I've talked about you enough, they want to meet you. But we can start small if you want. I mean you've already met Amory, we can start with my Dad if that works better. Yeah? Hell yeah, it's gonna be a lot of fun." He knew his family would try to not make a big deal even though JJ had never brought someone home before so they wouldn't be able to not make it a big deal. But he wanted all of it, he was far too happy to care about feeling cheesy. "Do you doubt my skills?" He smirked as he eased into the parking lot to their left and slowly backed himself into a parking spot. Once he put the car in park he leaned forward to kiss her, his hands leaving the wheel to rest on her waist. "You ready to have some fun? I mean we can have some fun right here too, no rush," he teased, glancing behind her at the warehouse he had taken them to.

[day-farell]

"That sounds like one of those mega computers my brother Prinze is obsessed with." Monroe teased, happy to be in on the mystery behind the double JJ's. "Oh, is that so?" She asked him softly, the smile on her face only growing as he let her know to stay exactly where she was. "Don't worry, I wasn't planning on it." Monroe let him know, pressing lingering kisses to his cheek as he continued to drive. "And I definitely want to meet them." Monroe told him, so that he wouldn't think that her previous line of question was out of dislike at the prospect of meeting the people he held near and dear to his heart. "JJ, please. I come from a huge family, I think I can handle a crowd. If anything, my parents have prepared me for this." She said, sitting up straight for a second so that he could see it in her face that she was serious. This was a major moment for them and she was more than excited to take it on by his side. "Just a little." She said, challenging him with a raise of her eyebrow. But just as she spoke, her boyfriend went to work on parking his car and quite honestly, the sight of him doing it with such ease– it was doing it for her. The car came to a stop, his lips soon meeting hers once again. "I am so ready for some fun." Monroe found herself laughing in between kisses to his lips. "Well, if we're in no rush..." The brunette said, her hands making their way down the front of his sweater. "but then again, it isn't right of us to make others wait..." Monroe said, with a shake of her head. "But I'm also really enjoying this."

[flynn-bueller]

"Strategic is basically my middle name, you know? And yeah, no one I trust more with music duty. Don't tell Amory that. He takes his aux duties extremely seriously." He started nodding his head along as soon as she picked the song. "I think you are the person to introduce me to it, sounds familiar but nah, nah I don't think I've heard it. Can you say girlfriend one more time? I really like that way that sounded though," he teased, feeling absolutely cheesy and loving it. Now he kind of understood why his Dad had spent all those years yearning for Axel. When it was real it just felt that much better. "Speaking of family though, how do you feel about coming over for dinner next week? Me, you, my Dad, Amory, Rob and my Uncle Collin maybe. With you as the guest of honor, obviously."

[day-farell]

"What a name you've got. Jameson 'JJ' Strategic Bueller. Talk about a mouthful." Monroe teased, laughing spilling from her. Nothing made her happier now a days than these moments with JJ, when it was just them, having fun. "I'll make sure to keep that a you and I secret." She told him, holding her index finger up to her lips as Needs soon began to play from the cars speakers. "Am I? Well, you're welcome. You've been introduced to musical perfection. Now you've just got to listen to the rest of the album." Monroe raised an eyebrow as he asked her to say girlfriend once more, slowly nodding her head as she undid her seat belt to straddle his lap. "What was it that you wanted me to say one more time?" She asked, the smile on her face bright as she ducked her head to kiss at his neck. "You want me to meet your family?" Monroe raised her head, as that'd never been something she'd had the honor of doing. She'd always been more of a hook up kind of girl, wanting to avoid the heartbreak. Families were never even a thought, bu here was her boyfriend asking her to join his family and him for dinner. "I'd be honored." Monroe let him know. "Now, do you think you can park with me on top of you?"

[flynn-bueller]

"What face? It's just my regular face," he told her, glancing over for a second before focusing on the road again. "I'm always working on something, babe, that's the way this brain works." He took her hand and brought it to his lips for a brief moment. "Me? Diabolical? Never. Strategic? Absolutely. But you'll be out of the dark soon, promise. For right now we're just driving. Why don't you pick something good to put on the speakers? Set a vibe for us, Ms. Monroe."

[day-farell]

"That is not your regular face. I've come quite accustom to what your face looks like these last couple of months, you've got something cooking up there." Monroe told JJ, the smile on her face only growing as he brought her hands up to his lips. "Oh, I liked that one. Strategic." She nodded, as he'd definitely sold her on that one. "I'd hope so." Monroe said, a playful pout finding itself on her features. "You're giving me music duty? Oh, get ready for just bangers." She said, as she soon got to looking for a song and found it with ease. "Honestly, this is one of my favorite songs and if I'm the person who gets to introduce you to it— then, I've definitely done my part as your girlfriend."