Joe Keery x fem!reader. word count: 2k.
summary: You and Joe broke up a year ago. Now both of you are invited to James Cordenโs show: Spill Your Guts, where you and Joe find out about some things you didnโt tell each other before.
warnings: You and Joe are exes! inspired in Harry Styles and Kendall Jennerโs video. mention of reader with a gap tooth smile. fluff. english isnโt my first language.
a/n: hiii! i MIGHT make a part 2 of this, buuut im not so sure. however hope you love it and if feel like making a request youโre totally invited to!! also credits to the owners of the dividers!!
Life had a way of twisting unexpectedly, surprising you more with each passing day. Now more than ever.
A long, wide table stretched before you, lined with dishes that faced the round table where you sat. You were on one side, wearing a confident smile. One that the man across from you knew better than anyone. It was a fake smile that tried to look secure.
You and Joe had started your relationship while filming the third season of Stranger Things. From that moment on, you became inseparable. Wherever you were, Joe was never far behind. While he performed onstage, singing his heart out, you were always in the audience with a genuine smile, watching him.
Your relationship became something people envied. Many fans โor even the oppositeโ loved seeing you together. The affection and love you shared were so strong that it showed in every interview and every photo.
It stayed that way for years. Until, at some point, the distance between you became impossible to ignore. It became impossible to see each other, or even find a few hours to talk.
The decision had been made. As painful as it was to admit, as much as tears fell from your eyes and sobs escaped your lips, the relationship couldnโt continue.
Still, you both agreed that breaking up didnโt mean disappearing from each otherโs lives. And thatโs how you ended up on The Late Late Show with James Corden, ready to ask each other uncomfortable questions or eat disgusting food to avoid answering.
โLong time no see,โ Joe murmured to you with a crooked smile.
No one really knew why you had broken up. Neither of you said anything once the relationship ended, so countless unconfirmed theories spread across the internet.
โLetโs get this done, Joe,โ you said softly, shaking your head at his words. โI canโt believe I actually agreed to this.โ
Joe smiled at the audience, then back at you. โDonโt you think it wouldโve been better to just go to a normal restaurant and talk?โ he joked, resting his elbow on the table and covering his mouth with his hand.
The dishes on the table looked worse one after another. Just the smell reaching your nose was enough to make you grimace.
โLetโs take a look at the food we have on the table,โ Joe said again, laughing softly at your expression. โFirst, we have Bug Trifle.โ He looked at the audience, who reacted with disgust.
โYeah. Ew,โ you repeated, scrunching your nose.
Together, you and Joe began naming each dish resting on the table. The audience, meanwhile, noticed the tension-filled glances between you.
โWell, ladies first, donโt you think?โ Joe tilted his head, smiling mischievously, though in truth, there was nothing but warmth behind it.
โAlways so polite,โ you raised your eyebrows, waiting for him to continue.
Joe began spinning the table, searching for the perfect dish for you. โIโll take a card with one of the questions. The producers didnโt tell us what theyโd be, so I take no responsibility for anything,โ he said, directing the last part to the audience. โOh, I have the perfect one. Iโll give you the 1000 year old eggnog.โ
Your eyes widened in horror at the dish heโd chosen.
โOh, no,โ you whispered, tilting your head.
โIโm actually so sorry for this.โ He let out a nasal laugh, his smile dropping into a guilty grimace.
You waited as Joe grabbed a card. The moment he opened it, he laughed. A laugh you knew perfectly well. It meant he found something interesting, something he knew would draw attention.
โWhich cast member have you connected with the most, and which the least?โ Joe read the card, then looked at you, hiding half his face behind the paper.
โOh my god. What?โ You lifted your head in surprise. There was no way you could answer that without ending up in trouble. โIโโ You stopped, unsure what to do.
โOh, come on. I think I could answer that question with all the information I have,โ he teased, biting the inside of his cheek.
Of course he could. Joe knew every detail about you, just like you knew every detail about him. He knew exactly what answer was running through your mind.
โYou know I canโt answer this even if I knew what to say,โ you raised your eyebrows, frowning. You glanced at the audience, who were shouting that you should drink. โYou guys are evil.โ
Without thinking too much, you grabbed the glass filled with a thick, viscous liquid and took a sip of the green contents.
โOh god. She did it!โ Joe raised both arms as the audience erupted in cheers.
โDonโt smile too much. Itโs your turn,โ you said, watching his smirk grow even wider.
โAll yours,โ he gestured toward the table, though deep down, you suspected his words carried another meaning.
โIโm all yours, baby,โ he had once said, caressing your cheek, his face inches from yours. โIโll forever be, love.โ
You remembered those words, his gaze locked on yours. Your skin prickled at the memory, and you forced yourself to ignore it as you spun the table, searching for the right dish.
โOkay, great. My turn. Iโll do the Cod Sperm,โ you said, wrinkling your lips at the plate. You grabbed a card and laughed at the question. โDo you think Steve shouldโve ended up with Nataliaโs character or mine?โ
โOh, easy. I think it was perfect that he ended up with you. I mean, come on. They were just perfect for each other. I donโt think anyone couldโve been a better option,โ he said, extending his hands to emphasize his point.
When he finished, he looked at you again with a soft smile. Your palms grew sweaty around the card. Those were the same words heโd told you while filming the final season of Stranger Things. Except back then, heโd added, โTheyโre perfect for each otherโฆ just like we are, baby.โ
โYeahโฆโ you managed, smiling softly before laughing at the audienceโs reaction.
They loved you both, and it was obvious they missed your relationship. Though not as much as you missed it yourselves, and perhaps that was what hurt the most.
โAlright. Itโs my turn now,โ Joe said, looking at the table like a mischievous child. โIโll give you the Salmon Smoothie.โ
โOh god. I hate salmon,โ you bit your lip, staring at the glass.
โShit, thatโs true. I totally forgot.โ He began spinning the table again, not waiting for your input.
His eyes darted between dishes, searching for a better option. You smiled and placed your hands on the tableโs edge to stop it. โItโs fine, Joe. I actually think thatโs the best option out of all of this.โ
He laughed, turning his gaze back to you. โYou sure?โ he asked, watching you with a hint of concern. When you nodded casually, he smiled again. โOkay, letโs do it.โ
Joe grabbed another card. As soon as he read it, his eyebrows lifted with interest. A teasing smile appeared on his face as he held the card to his chest. โWho has been the best kisser out of all the projects youโve worked on?โ he asked, raising a brow.
The audience gasped with excitement, but your eyes stayed locked on his. You shook your head slightly, though a laugh escaped your lips.
He knew the answer. Of course he knew.
โI donโt think I want to try the Salmon Smoothie, soโฆ fine, Iโll answer,โ you said, earning applause from the audience. โItโs probably you, Joe Keeryโฆโ You crossed your arms and shrugged, trying to downplay it. But Joe saw right through you. Your lip bite, your fidgeting fingers, all the little habits you had when you were nervous.
โIโm so honored, honey. Thank you.โ The nickname slipped out before he could stop it.
You tilted your head at his response but pretended not to notice. You spun the table again, searching for your next choice.
โThis one looks so yummy,โ you said playfully, sliding the dish in front of him. โThe Bug Trifle.โ
His expression twisted in disgust as he covered his nose. โIโm going to get revenge, I promise,โ he warned, eyes fixed on the plate.
โItโs not that bad. You could just answer the questionโฆโ You grabbed the card, and your eyes widened. You covered your mouth to hide your laughter, failing miserably. โI really want to know the answer.โ
โWhich of your songs is completely about me?โ
Joe opened his mouth, then closed it again, processing your words. He licked his lips, smiling as the audience reacted.
โYou really wanna know, huh?โ He leaned forward, resting his elbows on the table and clasping his hands under his chin. He glanced at the plate, then back at you.
โI didnโt make the questions! This is what the people want to know,โ you said, shrinking into your shoulders.
โYeah!โ โTotally!โ the audience shouted.
When the room finally quieted, Joe sighed. โI actually donโt think this is that hard to guess.โ He bit his lip, looking at you calmly. โItโs Gap Tooth Smile, kids.โ He turned to the audience with a smile.
Seconds later, a portion of the song played through the speakers.
โI know thatโs my future lookinโ right back at me
I see right through your skin
Frame up on my baby, sheโs my superstar
Come on pretty baby, letโs last a whileโ
You knew the song had come out a few months before your breakup. Joe had never directly told you it was about you, but you always danced to it together in the kitchen while cooking dinner, or in the car on the way to set. Deep down, you knew.
Joe smiled as he listened. โYeahโฆ that one.โ
The audience applauded, cheered, and whistled. But Joe only smiled at you, squinting slightly, silently asking if youโd expected him to answer. You shrugged with a smile that matched his.
โOkay, letโs get this done. Iโm gonna give you the Bull Penis, looks delicious,โ he joked, sliding the dish toward you. Then he grabbed a card. โWho is the most surprising celeb to ever slide into your DMs?โ
The audience reacted loudly. Joe glanced at them, then at you, waiting. He thought he knew the answer โyouโd talked about it beforeโ but maybe something new had happened in the past few months.
You covered your mouth, reacting to the crowd. โI have my answer, but I donโt think I should say it,โ you admitted, feeling your cheeks burn.
โItโs okay, you donโt have to answer,โ he said, waving it off. Then he pointed at the dish. โBut you canโt run from that.โ
You pinched your nose as the smell hit you, then quickly took a bite to get it over with.
โThere you go!โ Joe encouraged, clapping as the audience joined in.
You drank water, then looked back at him. You couldnโt help smiling at his reaction. Your heart raced every time he looked at you with that familiar smile.
Reluctantly, you tore your gaze away and returned to the table. โI think the Giant Water Scorpion is a good option,โ you said, spinning the table.
โLooks delicious,โ Joe replied sarcastically, raising his eyebrows.
โOh, Joeโฆโ you said with feeling as you read the question. You wondered why these questions had to be so intense, but you continued anyway. โHave you written any songs about me since we broke up?โ
Joe stared at you without blinking as the room fell silent. Then, without warning, he grabbed the dish youโd chosen for him and took a bite.
You gasped in surprise, then burst into laughter at his reaction. โHe did it!โ you told the audience, laughing.
Both of you stood from your seats, moving to stand side by side as you waved at the crowd. Joe said a few final words, and you followed.
Once the farewell ended, you began walking toward the exit. You could feel Joe close behind you, his footsteps perfectly audible until you also felt his breath against your neck and ear.
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