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chasingabby

“Oh my God.” Abby leaned up from her nest, watching as Duncan virtually performed Shakespeare on the wood floor. “You are such a fucking weirdo. I mean I know I’m weird because I speak Klingon and Elvish and my tattoo is in Elvish but wow. That really takes the cake, Oscar worthy performance for sure.” She laughed, taking one of the pillows by her feet and tossing it at him. “Here, at least be comfortable while you’re dying over Hugh Jackman.”

He rolled over onto his back with a drawn out groan, putting the back of his hand against his forehead. “Need...quality writing.” He muttered, grunting when the pillow she’d thrown at him smacked him dead in the face. “Hey--I’m dying down here. Have some decency, yeah?” He snapped, suddenly sitting up and looking over at her. “Wait--you know klingon? How the hell did you learn klingon? I can understand elvish, but klingon? Even I’m not that much of a geek.”

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chasingabby

Abby couldn’t help but snort at Duncan’s statement “Seriously? How dramatic can you get?” He had a point, though. If the movie wasn’t stuck in her DVD player she would have thrown it out months ago. “Well, there wasn’t anything on television, and I forgot that I even owned this movie. I think even my DVD player knows it sucks, that’s why it refuses to let go of it.” She snuggled further down into her cocoon of blankets and pillows. “Plus I’m too comfortable and lazy to move. I’ve been tuning it out and reading the Hobbit while it runs in the background.”

“A lot more, probably.” To prove his point, he jumped off the couch and clutched his chest, letting out a pained noise. “My heart! My soul! It’s been tainted by the awful plot of X-Men Origins: Wolverine! Tell Genie I love her!” He exclaimed, voice purposefully strained before he sunk to his knees and eventually fell flat on his face, letting out one final, exaggerated breath.”

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chasingabby

“See, this is what bothers me.” Abby gestured aggressively to the television. “That, right there. Ryan Reynolds in the Wolverine movie. I’m definitely not complaining that Ryan Reynolds is in movies it’s just—okay I know that they didn’t have the rights to Deadpool at the time and they couldn’t use entire backstory, but it’s bad when the guy sitting next to you in the theatres to see Deadpool asks why he wasn’t shooting lasers out of his eyes because he thought that that’s what he does.” She sighed deeply and stretched out her hand, trying to reach for the remote to change the channel but falling just short. “Remind me why I put this on again?”

It was safe to say that Duncan wasn’t having fun sitting through the travesty that was X-Men Origins: Wolverine. He wasn’t even entirely sure what made him agree to watch it in the first place. Maybe it was his natural instinct to believe that everything deserved a second chance, but this movie was far from redemption. “This movie makes me wanna shove hot pokers into my eye sockets.” Duncan muttered, looking over at Abby. “If you wanted to watch a good Wolverine movie, why didn’t we just watch The Wolverine or Logan? Or Days of Future Past for that matter.”

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eloisesophia

“Having a cold is honestly the worst. This stuffy nose makes me sound like a cartoon character.”

“I’m actually prone to sickness, so I totally feel you. I have a cold, like, every other week. This week is my off week though.”

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📲 genie

genie: and i'll win

genie: i missed you more😘

genie: yeah?

[4 minutes later]

genie: [attachment: 1 image] [http://68.media.tumblr.com/53bb7de0bd782a5ed0e7fb3471620ee5/tumblr_inline_nwtx8omWLz1szaa83_250.jpg]

duncan: no you won't!!

duncan: genie holy crap

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📲 genie

genie: doubt it...but i'll let you believe it

genie: oh god! i thought you might not like it

genie: i know it was unexpected, but i just...i don't know

genie: think of it as a thank you for going along with that dinner back in vegas

duncan: i'll fight you genevieve

duncan: you should say thank you like that more often

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📲 genie

genie: aww, how nice! i'll send her a get well package soon😊

genie: it very well is. i missed you more!

genie: oh my god! was it bad? i'm sorry. i shouldn't have sent it!! sorry!🙊🙊

duncan: i'm sure she'll love that!!

duncan: noooope. i missed you more.

duncan: no no no oh my god genie it was great. just...unexpected

duncan: but still great. really great. super freaking great.

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📲 genie

genie: oh, and tell her that i'm sorry i couldn't come and visit!

genie: well i'm pretty sure i miss you more

genie: glow. it's actually a pretty good show

genie: no reason...just asking.

[2 minutes later]

genie: [attachment: 1 image] [http://68.media.tumblr.com/1e5661cfb59a25ac54e8035b5eb2fbd5/tumblr_inline_novgkjL8m71rr6ht5_250.png]

duncan: she says she still loves you!!

duncan: that's just not possible.

duncan: can't say i'm familiar

duncan: GENIE OH MY GOD

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📲 genie

genie: that's good to hear! i'm glad she's doing better

genie: good because i miss you...like a lot!!

genie: well i've successfully marathoned a whole show already. so it's going great

genie: are you alone right now?

duncan: i'll let her know you were thinking of her :)

duncan: i miss you too Q_Q

duncan: oh my god haha which show?

duncan: yeah, why?

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📲 genie

duncan: mom's doing better, doesn't sound like maskless darth vader now

duncan: i should be back in the next few days

duncan: how's everything going at school?

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genexricci

Genie parted her lips with every intention of saying something, but the sound of a ding resounded through the elevator and it stopped, doors opening only seconds later. She offered him one last smile, before walking out of the elevator, and towards the hostess stand. Genie told the hostess the name under the reservation her parents made, before the woman ushered them to the table. The moment her and her fathers landed eyes on each other, she rushed over to them, only letting go of Duncan’s hand when they were finally at the table.

“Genie Beanie!” Wyatt was the first to speak, as both men crowded around her, giving her a short embrace. “Look at her. She’s even more beautiful than when we’ve seen her last. Let’s make a deal with each other right here that we’ll never go this long without seeing each other.” Elijah spoke, hugging her one last time, before they all three turned their attention to Duncan. “Uh, dads, I’d like for you to meet…” She began to introduce her boyfriend, walking back over to him and grabbing his hand. “–The reason that you stayed in New York this summer. I hate him already.” Wyatt interjected, causing Genie to narrow her eyes at him. She knew he was teasing, but was certain that Duncan wouldn’t see it that way. “We’re just kidding! It’s nice to meet you, Duncan. We’ve been waiting for this day for awhile. When Genie starts dating, that is. She was such a late bloomer, so we have years worth of repressed teasing to let out tonight. Please don’t take us too seriously and have a seat.” As the man spoke once more, Genie looked over at Duncan and mouthed ‘sorry’, before sitting down in her seat. This was going to be a long night. “Do you like steak, Duncan? This place serves amazing steaks.” It was Elijah’s turn to speak once more, as her fathers returned to sitting down.

The second Genie left him, Duncan felt his anxiety slowly returning, and it came back with a vengeance. His feet felt like they were made of lead as he walked closer to the table where Genie’s fathers sat, remaining quiet as they had their little reunion. Duncan’s eyes went wide when they teased him, forcing a nervous laugh. Taking a seat, he smoothed out his jeans and took a deep breath, only looking up when Elijah spoke to him. “Oh--Yeah, I, uh...yeah. Steak’s good.” He said with a nod, taking a glance over at his girlfriend. 

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genexricci 

Genie could understand exactly where he was coming from. After all, she was the one that pretty much dragged him to the restaurant under false pretenses. The least that she could do was somehow alleviate his fears, so she did the only thing that she could think of in that moment and leaned over pressing a chaste kiss against his lips as the elevator doors closed. “ They’ll like you because I like you.” She tried her best to reassure him, giving his hand a little squeeze. “Besides, remember who you’re dating. There’s nothing that you can say or do to make them think that you’re any stranger than me.”

He probably would have continued babbling had she not shut him up with a kiss. Just like that, everything melted away and suddenly, they were the only two people in Vegas. Mind at ease, trembling fingers still, eyes fluttering shut for a moment until she’d pulled away. It was all the reassurance he’d need. He gave one definitive nod before taking her hand in his. “Thanks, Genie. You’re the best.” He cooed, a small smile forming on his lips.

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genexricci

It was as if she didn’t notice the slight hesitation that was evident as it took him a few seconds to join her outside, because once he was out of the cab, Genie took his hand and began to the lead the way into the building and straight to the elevator. “Are you sure you’re okay with this?” Genie leaned over and pressed the button for the floor they needed to go on. “This is your last chance to back out.”

He’d barely had time to register where exactly they were before she was yanking him along. Looking around he saw a myriad of flashing lights and bustling crowds and suddenly he felt minuscule. “No, I’m good. I’m not backing out, I promise. I’m just...y’know...nervous. I don’t wanna make a bad impression or anything. You know me, I just...say stuff sometimes. What if I say something stupid and they thing I’m a basket case or something?”

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genexricci 

Genie’s eyes widened slightly, surprised by how calm he seemed, but she couldn’t help by feel put at eased and soon a bright smile curved up on her lips. “Really? You think it’s a great idea? Well…great!” Without thinking, Genie leaned over and wrapped her arms around him, giving him a quick side hug. “Oh my god, you’re gonna love them. They’re gonna love you.” She reassured him, looking at him with the same ear-to-ear smile, before ending their embrace. “Just remember, Elijah is the brunette and Wyatt has the blonde highlights.” As she finished off her sentence, the taxi finally stopped in front of a nice tall building. “Any chance that you think this place serves chicken strips?” She asked, but it was more of a joke, as if trying to calm any nerves that she may have felt. “Come on. We should head inside, before they start calling and bugging me.” With that said, Genie got out of the cab and waited for him to join her.

His anxiety seemed to melt away when she seemed so ecstatic about the the idea, bringing a smile to his face. “Yeah, yeah. Elijah’s brunette, and...highlights. Yeah. I got this.” He muttered, mostly to reassure himself. Once the taxi stopped he froze in his seat, gulping hard as he stared out the open door. What if he said something he shouldn’t? What if he made her dads hate him? The sound of Genie’s voice calling out to him was enough to jar him from his thoughts, prompting him to climb out of the cab and join her, straightening his shirt out. “Alright, I’m ready.”

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genexricci

“Hey, so thanks for dressing up today for this, uh…date.” Genie looked down at her hands on her lap as she fiddled with her fingers. She was dressed in a short, white dress, unlike anything that she usually wore and she traded in her minimal makeup look for something a little more elaborate. “I know this doesn’t seem like something I would think of…and that’s because it’s not. Actually, my dads are in Las Vegas right now to see me and it’s only because I didn’t come down for the summer and they really missed me. Anyways, they called me yesterday saying that they set up a dinner for us at some place called Top of the World and then they told me that the reservation was for four. At first, I thought my mother was coming, but then they said they wanted to meet Duncan and…I couldn’t really tell them no. They’re very insistent.” Genie said all of that in one breath and before she knew it, she was panting a little heavy, trying to catch her breath. “–I’m sorry. I should have told you. Preferably before I got you in this taxi. I totally understand if you don’t want to come, but I mean it would be a waste, because you look so nice.”

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Duncan had never felt more anxiety ridden in his entire life. With one single sentence, he was immediately on edge. “I--” It was difficult for him to form a sentence after the bomb she’d just dropped on him. Genie was one of the most important people in the world to him; the last thing he wanted to do was risk messing up a first impression with her parents. “I...think that’s a great idea.” It was a blatant lie, but he figured the best route was not to freak her out. “No, no, let’s go. I’d love to meet your dads.”

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📲 player 2

Genie: wide awake

Genie: looks like it's another all nighter for me. i should really work on my sleep schedule

Genie: what's up?

Duncan: correct sleep schedules are for squares

Duncan: nothing, i was just bored i guess. couldn't sleep.

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📲 player 2

Duncan: you awake?