Noah Andrews Jones

[noahplus12]

matthewfabraywrites​:

Missed You //Matt & Noah

“As long as I can avoid all of the more critical reviews until I’ve read at least a hundred praising me, I should be fine,” Matt joked. He trusted his agent and his publisher and knew that they would never let something go to print if it weren’t up to his usual standards, but it was still nerve-wracking to send off something so different. “Honestly? That sounds exhausting, and not just for the two of them. And it’s your business insofar as it impacts your day-to-day life. I assume JB is already aware of how everything is affecting you.” He slowed to a standstill and wrapped his arm around his friend’s shoulder in a half-hug. “How can I help?” he asked. “Out of everywhere he could be, the Evans House is one of the best possible options, but… would money help? Anything you need, it’s yours. Just say the word.”

“Pffft.. reviewers suck. Sometimes they say bad things just to seem edgy. It’s the people who read it and love it that matter most. And also most of the reviewers are gonna love it too. I don’t think you’re editor person would blow smoke up your ass, right?” As they strolled he let out a long sigh. “I just don’t know why he won’t sign the divorce papers. It’s what’s best for both of them and he already knows JB wouldn’t ever keep Selena from him. She’s always going to do what’s best for her even if she’s pissed at him. Maybe, yeah, I mean we live in the same house and everything, but I’m not the one most affected anyway. Just wish I knew how to help.” He stopped walking and chewed on his lip and finally shook his head. “Thanks, but I don’t think it’s honestly going to happen. I’ve been trying to save, but when I talked to Sam Evans he seemed like he was trying to kind of talk me down nicely. I could buy him, but the chances of freeing him are pretty close to zero. Me owning him might be worse than him being where he is, you know? Fuck, I don’t really even know what to do.” He felt tears pricking the corners of his eyes, but fought them.

[noahplus12]

tinyk-claringblossom​:

“Badass, huh?” She couldn’t picture a five-year-old tapping in a badass way, but she rarely even watched them, so what did she know? “The studio teaches singing, acting, dancing, modeling, and we just added lessons for some instruments. I may or may not have a favorite out of those activities so Im pretty involved in it. We get kids from all over who come to train, sometimes for a while and other times just for a weekend, so we end up doing a lot of comps! And after all this time, Im only sometimes mildly annoyed that I myself don’t come home with a title and a trophy,” she chuckled. “I just wrapped filming though so I haven’t been at the studio in a while. I’m excited to go back home.”

“Hell yeah.” He chuckled. “But I’m biased so...” The list of everything her studio did, drew a long low whistle out of him. “Impressive. The studio I work at does comps too. I’m still not the biggest fan, but it’s fun to do choreography for the kids. Nice to get a little extra pay too.” He grinned a large lop-sided grin. “That’s right. I’m friends with a total movie star now.” 

[samevansfutureweek]

Text: Thanks for putting me on the guest list. Means everything. And also for letting me write and call him pretty much all the time.

{future week}

Text: You're always welcome. I'm just glad he gets to have as much family contact as possible.

[noahplus12]

samevansfutureweek​:

noahplus12​:

Text: I hate that he’s there. Shit sorry. I’m so fucking grateful you bought him and brought him there. I hate that he’s a slave. Wish I could trade places with him… is that possible? Would you consider that? No, I know. It would hurt him a lot. Ok. I’mma come by this afternoon. 

Text: It’s okay, I get it. I wish I could just free the slaves I buy, but it’s just not possible. So the best I can do is give them a better life. It would hurt him a lot, and I can’t do that even if we all wanted to, Noah. Okay, I’m sure he’ll love to see you.

Text: I know. I mean, I don’t understand, but I know. I don’t know if you can give him a good enough life to erase what they did to him. But I’m glad he’s somewhere that is at least trying. Maybe. I mean he’d be mad at me, but he’d have a chance at something bigger than what I can ever have. I wish we had been twins. Then I really could have done a switcheroo. 

Text: Can I ask you a question?

[noahplus12]

matthewfabraywrites​:

Missed You //Matt & Noah

“Kind of scary describes it exactly,” Matt said. Even after all these years, Noah got him in a way that not many people did. They were so different but still seemed to understand each other on a basic level. “My agent liked what she knows of it so far, so I suppose that’s a good sign, at least.” He knocked his shoulder into Noah’s. “I honestly can’t believe the two of them thought getting married was a good idea in the first place. Their problems have absolutely nothing to do with you.” He frowned at the mention of Noah’s brother. “Have you… gotten to see him yet?”

“I bet. You’ll feel better once people get their hands on it and love it.” He knew of course that the book would be amazing, but of course that didn’t change how daunting it had to be for his friend to go in this new direction. He shrugged and shook his head. “I don’t know. I mean I know they had.. have.. had... fuck I don’t know. They have chemistry. Just sometimes it’s kind of hate chemistry that I think they mix up with sex chemistry and then they had a kid who is awesome and that made them think it could be love chemistry, but really they just both love their kid.” He frowned. “Don’t tell either of them I said any of that. It’s kind of not my business and like I said I try to stay out of Logan’s way the best I can.” Looking into Matt’s eyes and seeing the concern there made his heart sink into his stomach. He could lie to anyone else, but not him. “Yeah... yeah, saw him yesterday. It was... He’s not good Matt.” 

[noahplus12]

tinyk-claringblossom​:

“Of course,” she said as she watched their bodies move around. “It’s great that she has you. The twins, too. I bet they all really love you.” Kyla laughed and nodded. “Definitely still have a tap block. I haven’t even tried it anytime recently, because I don’t have to. Little tapper kids are really cute though.”

“I mean they have their moms and I guess Logan in Selena’s case.” He tried not to make a face when he said the man’s name, but wasn’t sure he exactly succeeded. The truth was that Logan loved his daughter and Noah wouldn’t ever say differently. Didn’t mean that Noah had to like him though. “I’m just kind of the fun extra guy they ended up with. I love ‘em though. I really do.” He squinted his eyes. “Oh is that how they’re saying bad ass and amazing these days. Sorry I don’t keep up with the internet lingo.” He laughed and shook his head. “Nah, I totally understand they are really cute. And badass. So what are you teaching at your studio? You doing comps?” 

[noahplus12]

kurthummel-vogueny​:

No good decision is ever made with a hot head, Noah. Trust me on this. I don’t? Then I guess many things have changed indeed. I didn’t say that. You’re just as sweet and caring like you were the last time I saw you.

I’m not making a decision with a hot head. I’ve had years and years to think about this. Ha, well there’s you seeing the best in me. Maybe you actually haven’t changed so much. 

[noahplus12]

tinyk-claringblossom​:

“Nuggets is much better. Im sure she’d love some attention away the younger kids.” Being the youngest, she’d gotten one on one time with her mom, but very rarely with her dad. He’d been too ‘macho’ to go shopping or take her to a musical. He’d tried to give her attention a couple times without her brothers, but as she’d only realized later in life, it hadn’t been nearly enough for her taste. “Tap,” she couldn’t help but say with minor contempt. “He’s probably better at it than me. I have my own studio and I don’t even teach tap at it. I hope I get to see him dance a little.”

“I was the youngest so I don’t really know and honestly both my dad and Danny spoiled me a little so...” He shrugged to show he didn’t totally understand. “But I think it’s different to be the oldest. I want Selena to know that it’s okay to want things for herself and that she deserves to have attention just on her. I mean her parents do that too, but it’s just easier for fun Uncle Noah to take them each out to have special times.” He laughed. “Do you still have a tap block? You’re a lot better than you think. He is honestly really good though. He’s got that amazing enthusiasm that kids have, you know?”

[noahplus12]

matthewfabraywrites​:

Missed You //Matt & Noah

“Of course you do,” Matt said. “You’ve been on the list since the second one in the series. It’s still got a hell of a ways to go before it’s getting printed, but you’ll be one of the first to get your eyes on it. It’s… an odd feeling, finishing up the first one that’s not part of the series.” He laughed a little at the description of Noah’s family life. “It sounds like you’ve got yourself a handful there, and I don’t mean the kids.” He lowered his voice for the last part. “Anything you’re dying to do now that you’re back in town?”

Noah loved that he was on that list. It was something he was stupidly proud of. “Kind of scary to be trying something new probably. But it’s going to be great. The fans are going to be excited to get something new.” He couldn’t help laughing. “You have no idea. I used to worry that it was because of me and.. you know how I am, that Logan and JB fought, but I got over myself and realized that they kind of fight about almost everything. Also the world doesn’t revolve around me.” Shrugging he looked around and then back to Matt. “Honestly no, not really. Only thing I was excited about was seeing you and Danny.”

[jbxgearhead]

Text: Can I visit Danny. Sam and Owen put me on the guest list. You and Betty too.

Text: Of course, sweetheart. Do you want us to come with you? Or do you want to go alone?

@noahplus12

[noahplus12]

jbxgearhead​:

Text: I’m happy to do it, Noah. You’re lovely in every sense of the word I couldn’t imagine my life without you. 

Text: Aww thanks. Yeah, they’re pretty great over all. Oh no he didn’t! He didn’t get the chance before we had to leave. I can’t wait to see it. He’s so talented and I don’t have the foggiest idea where It comes from because I’ve got two left feet. Betty must have some grace in her line somewhere. Or maybe he still got it from you. 

Text: I think you’re the only person who calls me lovely. You’re the only one who thinks of me like that. 

Text: I’ll make sure he shows you as soon as we get home. He’s getting really good at the Shim Sham too. Nah, no grace from me. You know y’all might want to find out if he wants to take official dance classes. I took jazz and ballet and all of that but I can’t really teach it. I’m not sure if he even wants to learn. He’s just so graceful and talented, you know? 

[noahplus12]

tinyk-claringblossom​:

“Nuggets,” Kyla chuckled at the nickname. She’d only ever heard ‘kiddos’ and ‘crotch goblins’. ‘Nuggets’ was definitely better. “I’d love to go out dancing together! Do your nuggets like shows? Do either of them know Uncle Noah can dance like a boss?”

“Yep, they are my little nuggets.” He laughed. “Eww, crotch goblins. I’ll stick with nuggets.” He nodded. “Depends on the show obviously. “The littles are not quite old enough to sit still for that long. I think Selena likes it. Though honestly I think sometimes just being able to get to have one on one time is fun when you’re the oldest.” He shook his head. “I’m not the boss of anything anymore, if I ever even was. Derek likes tap and dances with me. I like being able to pass it down to him.” 

[noahplus12]

tinyk-claringblossom​:

“Selena is..the Logan-JB lovechild, right?” She’d be lying if she were to claim that she didn’t find JB and Logan’s history interesting. She giggled during the spin, again watching them in the mirror. “Coney island is so fun! Oh, yes- a show is a must. Any trip to New York without a show is incomplete. Might have to do something kid-friendly like Lion King unless we both end up kid-free for a night.”

“Yeah.” Lovechild? Interesting title. Selena was deeply, deeply loved by both JB and Logan. Regardless of how he felt about Logan, Noah would never for a second say that he didn’t love his child. So yeah, he guessed Selena was a lovechild even if he’s not so sure there was ever actually love between JB and Logan. He honestly doesn’t know. “Definitely gotta bring the kids to the show. We can go out dancing on a night we don’t have the nuggets.” 

[noahplus12]

tinyk-claringblossom​:

“New York, huh?” She contemplated. “Im not sure. Miss Annabeth’s maple company is in Vermont, but we do travel a lot. New York shouldn’t be too hard a sell. I know my daughter wants the go there to see the American Girl doll store. Maybe the next time Lily has a school break?”

“Mmm, I love maple syrup. Me and Selena have been perfecting our dutch baby recipe and it usually has to include at least half a bottle of maple syrup.” He swooped her around and then spun her out and back. “Cool. It’ll be fun. And we can take the kids out to the Jersey Shore or Coney Island or something. If you give me enough warning I’ll get tickets to a show.”  

[noahplus12]

tinyk-claringblossom​:

“Maybe. I’m not sure; I’ll probably just talk with Miss Annabeth.” She watched their movements in the mirror, liking the feeling of being somewhere significant. “Oh man, that class was next level! The woman who held that class guest teaches at my studio sometimes and she’s still just so good.”

Noah hid a grimace. Of course. He’d forgotten. Again. Subs talked to their doms. It was a thing. He didn’t think Kyla would be offended at all that he’d suggested she talk to someone else. He hoped he hadn’t made her feel uncomfortable. “So when are you going to come to New York and take some classes with me?”  

[noahplus12]

tinyk-claringblossom​:

“I’m not sure if JB will want to talk about Archer. She liked him for a bit, I think.” She paused and listened to the music until she figured out what it was. “Good choice,” she grinned and took his hand. She followed his lead pretty easily, letting the conversation fade from the forefront of her head.

“Yeah, I think so. I think that would just make her better to talk to. She’ll understand Archer more than other people.” He swayed her around the floor. “Remember taking that ballroom class in London?” 

[noahplus12]

kurthummel-vogueny​:

And you think that’s something he would want happening, Noah? I know this is a lot to process right now, but you need to think with a cold mind about this. Gosh… You haven’t changed a bit. See you then. 

What buying him? No probably not, but getting his freedom is important. I’ve had a lot of years to process it, but it doesn’t get any easier. Really? A cold mind? That doesn’t sound like you. Ha, but apparently I’m still an immature dickhead. I think I already knew that, lol. 

[noahplus12]

matthewfabraywrites​:

Missed You //Matt & Noah

Matt waved off Noah’s compliment. “I’m serious,” he said, giving his friend a once over. “You really do look good. Or maybe I’m just getting old and my eyesight is starting to fail me.” He laughed softly and nodded toward the door. “Walk with me?” He’d feel more comfortable speaking if they could get away from the quiet space of the library. “I’m doing well. I just sent a draft of my next book to my publisher and I’m waiting to hear back on that, so really, all I have to focus on right now are the kids and this reunion. What about you? Everything okay out in New York?”

Noah let Matt guide them back outside where they could talk without having to whisper. He relied on his trademark shrug to respond to the compliment without having to actually respond. “Do I get an advance copy of this one too?” he asked with a playful arch to his eyebrow. “Must be kind of weird having all of us invading your town huh? I’ve been overwhelmed by it and I don’t even live here.” Having already deployed the shrug he was left to bring out the old tipping the head from side to side move. “Yeah, it’s good. Still managing to teach at the studio. The kids are great. I’m still the fun uncle, but I can feel the teenage years on the horizon. Logan still won’t sign the divorce papers so that’s still going on. I pretty much just do my best to avoid him. How’s everything going here?” 

[noahplus12]

tinyk-claringblossom​:

“I’ll try to get him to talk- I almost always do. It’s just that..he never wanted to let me in. Im his baby sister so..he doesn’t want his problems to ever be my problems. And he never wants me to know anything bad about..well anything. Im fine with being protected but I still wish I could help him. I think I’d like to go with you.” She shook the thoughts out of her head. “Let’s um..let’s get some music going. Do you want to dance?”

“He wanted to protect you. Danny was always that way with me too. He had to be like a parent to me, not just a brother. Maybe Archer feels that way with you K.” He shrugged and shook his head. “I don’t know how we help them. Just gotta keep loving them.” He nodded giving her the out from the serious conversation. “You know if you want to talk with someone who is smarter, JB is great about this stuff. I mean she’s had do deal with me all these years.” He connected his phone to the speaker and brought up nice version of Black Beauty, offering her his hand.