“You–Are you?” Gwen can feel her face burning. She’s not jealous, she’s not. There’s no reason to be. How could there be a person who doesn’t know about her and Callum? “You’re serious? You’re asking me?” It’s apparent that they are really asking her for advice. Maybe they know about them, but they don’t know that she is Gwen? What the fuck. This is easily the most awkward situation she has ever been in.
“This is really embarrassing.” For you. “But–I don’t know how you met Callum–he’s my…” Boyfriend wasn’t a strong enough word. “We’re together. You know, like in a ___ and _____ kind of way. I don’t mean to sound territorial.” Except she felt sort of territorial, though unwilling to ever allow herself to be possessive or jealous. “You’re welcome to try your luck, but I’m sure you’ll find him largely uninterested.”
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The first time Gwen saw Callum was last Christmas! The survivors had come to pick up some supplies from the radio station hosts ( RIP Stacy and Rez ) at a hotel before getting snowed in. Gwen had just arrived in Cheyenne after being alone for a couple of months with her dog. Robo bounded down a dark hall when she was looking for some privacy and when she saw Callum “””looming””” over him, she panicked a little. But then he was very sweet ( and making bonus points with Robocop ) and so her trepidation quickly gave way to curiosity ( it helped that he was handsome and she was already like ‘lemme count those cute freckles hi hello ). She felt sort of immediately comfortable with him and there was an unspoken trust and connection with them from the beginning.
“You need to think about yourself every once in a while.” (Callum)
Meek and timid— those were the words that best described Benjamin. In almost every situation, he was seen as the kid, someone who was just frightened and needed saving. He was the little boy who cried help, the sheep being stalked by a predator. It was strange, though, how Benjamin never minded this. He was never one to back down from or fight the issue, rather than conform to it. Just like how his silence WASN’T something that just happened, it was something earned. Quiet as he may have been, Benjamin still had that nasty habit of pleasing others. It stemmed from the belief that as a young child, he was never able to get any affection or attention. No one noticed him or even cared for him. Especially with his growing silence, it was something that he firmly planted his beliefs in— he needed to make himself useful. Being made Benjamin WANT to be a better person, he wanted to help others and be the hero of the story.
As he stood before the man who saved him, Benjamin felt a sting of helplessness, HOPELESSNESS even. Even though he was still alive, it came with a bill, a price to pay. Callum was kind and caring to him, often checking up on him and making sure that he was alright. Of course Benjamin appreciated this, he was forever painted grateful. However, it was a problem nonetheless. He was unable to find a way to pay his debt to Callum or make him really feel like he was truly appreciative of the chances he took with him. Now slew of words could ever express his feelings to him and he HATED that. His eyes scanned over the tall man, a serious and worried facial expression carefully etched into his face. That was one major thing about Callum that Benjamin despised— how he always seemed to worry when he was around him. All of that only made the halo hanging over his head glow brighter.
“You need to think about yourself every once in a while.”
Eyes narrowed at the man, a newfound feeling of sadness and anger burying into the pit of his stomach. Both of those feelings were things that Benjamin hated feeling and if he had it his way, he was be an emotionless and callous man. However, it was evident that it would never be in the near-future. But still, he couldn’t help but feel that need to PUSH Callum away. He didn’t want to owe anyone anything and he hated feeling that he owed the world to Callum. “No, Callum. No, I’m not going to do that. I don’t care about myself, okay?” Eyes looked away for a moment before they settled back onto the older man. He took a deep breath, reminding himself to remain calm and not to break under pressure. “I don’t want to. If I do, then I’m WORTHLESS,” His voice became soft, almost unspoken. “And I might as well be dead or disappear. I can’t just take care of myself and and I DON’T need you to do that for me either,” Benjamin finally found a good tone to speak with, calm, yet confident. “Please, just leave it alone.”
Choses the pumpkin: Callum is just like?? So not understanding Gwen’s OBSESSION with this weird holiday and wishes she would just pick a pumpkin? but also is along for the ride and enjoying the cider, treats, and atmosphere at the pumpkin patch. Gwen picks a medium sized pumpkin for herself and then insists that Callum take home the world’s biggest pumpkin™ for his own. It costs an ABSURD amount of money for a pumpkin, but Gwen has doe eyes and also she’s paying so
Carves the pumpkin: Gwen shows him how it’s done and has him do the top and teaches him how to gut it. Then she saves the seeds and guts for festive food she’ll show him how to make later. They both try and carve their pumpkins with some cool things they found together on pinterest, but it doesn’t turn out amazing. They are proud anyway.
Gets scared and clings the other in a haunted house: I don’t know on this one. Gwen has kind of a high startle response, but like isn’t scared of much. And then I can see Callum getting startled by jump scares and being annoyed by it, but they both laugh and maybe agree that it’s not their scene.
Matching costume idea: Oh, man. I feel like Callum would not love to be dressed up. So maybe Gwen picks costumes that aren’t super annoying? They’re not even like…they don’t drink or party? So I just imagine they dress up and watch movies with friends and hand out candy. So maybe just like traditional costumes? Also, maybe a Poe/Rey TFA costume some year for a work party or something.
Makes a cozy bed-fort to cuddle in: Callum makes it while Gwen is showering after a long ED shift and then they cuddle in it while marathoning Halloween movies.
Steals the other’s candy: They only have one candy spot, but Gwen put a bunch of peanut butter cups in the freezer for herself and finds them all gone bc Callum snuck in and ate them.
Accidentally gets lost in a corn maze: Oh, god. Both of them. They’re so mad. They hate being lost and are generally good navigators, but they’re distracted teasing each other and then get lost and then cheat and just walk through it and end up somewhere weird and far away so they have to trek back to the parking lot in the mud.
Tells spooky stories to scare the other: Gwen tells Callum every spooky urban legend she can think of and then laughs in the middle of the stories because they’re so bad.
Collects cool-looking leaves: I don’t feel like either COLLECT the leaves, but I can see Callum taking Robo for a walk and then just finding leaves occasionally that have really beautiful color changes on them and bringing them home to surprise Gwen with. Maybe the both do that for one another.
"Real smooth, tripping over air.." (I'll follow suit and keep this light ;) )
Callum had finally healed enough that the two were able to start enjoying things again. After a long sabbatical from going outdoors, and in the first sunny day since the storms, the pair took Robocop to the far end of the VA grounds for some much needed R&R and a well-earned game of fetch. Before his last run, Callum had found a ‘Chuck it’ and it made the tennis ball fetching that much more exciting for Robo.
After several rounds of retrieving, Robo grew tired of the ball and left it where it had landed in favor of chasing off a small flock of birds that had gotten too comfortable on the grass a few yards away. Callum and Gwen walked, hand-in-hand, toward the ball unwilling to allow it to be lost in the green. After a few, Gwen tripped, but was righted when Callum’s strong arm caught her, allowing her to regain her balance.
“Real smooth,” he smirked when he was sure she hadn’t twisted an ankle. “Tripping over air; that’s pretty talented.”
“There was a hole!” Gwen insisted with mock offense, her pride a little hurt.
“There was? Where?” Callum turned his head wildly, feigning belief in her story. “We better tell Hector. Plotholes–I mean potholes like this should be repaired. Where is our taxpayer money going?” Gwen smiled, but rolled her eyes at him, wrapping an arm around his waist as he draped his over her shoulder.
“There was a hole.” She insisted, turning her head to look up at his smirking face.
“Mm hm, sure. I know.” He squeezed her shoulder briefly. “No girl of mine would trip over her own feet.” He did not look down at her, but Gwen was pretty sure he could feel her glare as she stepped gently on his foot–causing him to lose balance briefly with a grin.
“Real smooth.” She repeated in a mocking tone before swinging her other arm around his waist so that her hands met and she was walking in front of him. “Tripping over air.” He returned her indignant look before sliding his hands down her back and pulling her up so that he thighs squeezed tight just about his hips.
“You’re not allowed to walk anymore.” He laughed. Gwen smirked and buried her face in the nape of his neck, allowing him to carry her until they got to the abandoned tennis ball. Robo chased the birds.
[ sent ] I know it’s like 9 am but things got REAL at the ED today[ sent ] sorry I didn’t text and let you know :c I had to stay 2 hours extra just to document[ sent ] boy do i have a story for you when I get home[ sent ] can I buy you breakfast?[ sent ] we can go to that place you like that puts too much whip cream on everything <3[ sent ] …[ sent ] okay, fine, that place IIII like that puts too much whip cream on everything c:
Send “✉” for a text that WASN’T SENT.
[ draft ] I know you think you’re not good at me but i’m not perfect either.[ draft ] i can’t stand everyone thinking i’m so fucking good all the time, callum, i’m not[ draft ] everybody leaves me cal[ draft ] everyone[ draft ] they either die or they leave[ draft ] not you too please[ draft ] not you too
Send “☎” for a RUSHED text.
[ sent ] oh shit oh my god okay[ sent ] whatever rory did just like[ sent ] put her on her side, hold pressure, smack her in the face[ sent ] did I say ground her?? can we do that??[ sent ] i mean she has her report card sent to our house[ sent ] fuck it just ground her.
Send “⁇” for a DRUNK text.
[ sent ] lsten im rly sorry bc you know i never drink but[ sent ] today i had to[ sent ] i dont want to tell you about work today[ sent ] its too much[ sent ] im gona sleep at ollie’s tonight[ sent ] idont want to trigger you[ sent ] im so sorry[ draft ] ihope youll still love me in the morning
Send “✿” for a SUGGESTIVE text.
already done ;)
Send “ø” for a LATE NIGHT text.
[ sent ] okay so there’s this kid here who got tboned on the freeway after a football game and broke his leg. very sweet kid. very shaken up.[ sent ] is it tacky if I give him your card for auto repair?
Send “✘” for a HATEFUL text.
[ sent ] no you don’t understand cal[ sent ] I HATE THE MINIONS MEME WITH A PASSION[ sent ] look i know you never use facebook or anything like that but just[ sent ] if you DID you’d know[ sent ] but one of the docs here today is wearing MINIONS SCRUBS[ sent ] I keep squirting his shirt with saline solution hoping he’ll have to change but it’s not working[ sent ] A GROWN MAN WEARING MINIONS SCRUBS I AM SO MAD[ sent ] oh god FUCKING PAM WANTS TO GET SOME TOO[ sent ] i’m in literal hell right now[ sent ] i’m quitting[ sent ] do people like minions in australia??[ sent ] because we’re leaving this country righ tnow.
Send “#” for a RANDOM text.
[ sent ] i know you’re tired of shark jokes, but this is serious.[ sent ] is there a place where your grandparents live where you can swim with them?[ sent ] if so, would you swim with sharks with me? <3
Send “@” for a SCARED text.
[ sent ] fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck[ sent ] callum [ sent ] please come home[ sent ] someone’s in the house what do i do?[ sent ] okay, i’m gonna call 911 but please come home[ sent ] no i know i’m standing in our front yard with robocop on a leash[ sent ] holding the cat in my arms like an idiot
Send “&” for a LOVING text.
[ sent ] listen i’ve never had this before[ sent ] what we have[ sent ] i don’t even mean the romantic part[ sent ] or the 11/10 sex[ sent ] just like[ sent ] someone who feels permanent; someone who feels like family–like home.[ sent ] i love you.
Send “%” for a CURIOUS text.
[ sent ] fifteen to twenty people huh?[ sent ] that doesn’t sound like a surprise party at all. ;)[ sent ] uh wait[ sent ] my birthday’s in february[ sent ] OHMY GOD WHAT IS THIS PARTY FOR[ sent ] OH MY GOD CALLUM
Send “ツ” for an EXCITED text.
[ sent ] booked the tickets!![ sent ] okay but seriously, you’re gonna love disneyland[ sent ] and we have to do universal studios too because like[ sent ] the jurassic park ride[ sent ] DINOSAURS CALLUM[ sent ] DINOSAURS
Send “$” for an ACCIDENTAL text.
[ sent ] of course i’d say yes. i’d say yes like a thousand times over.[ sent ] oh shit that was for marissa[ sent ] about blair[ sent ] yeah blair[ sent ] like if he needs help moving or something.
Send “♀” for a HEARTBREAKING text.
[ sent ] callum…you need to come hom[ sent ] i have some news, please come[ sent ] it’s about the flight delay[ draft ] their plane didn’t make it.
I love your character because they are such a different character here and is so incredibly relatable but also just SO CHARMING. What isn't to love??!! He's the kinda person I would want to hang out with in real life, seriously!!!
oMG I DON’T EVEN HAVE WORDS !! i’ve said before that one of my biggest worries when bringing topher to hellstate is how different he seems to be from most of the personalities that populate cheyenne?? so to know that it’s not only okay but that he’s actually embraced for that just?? it warms my heart so much i don’t even know what to say?? i’m so stoked that you find him relatable, and trust me when i say i wish i could hang out w/ him too?? like if ever there were a way to bring fictional characters to life, he’d be the first one i’d test it out on bc he’s my lil’ sunshine child. thank you so much jess !! <333
[ sent ] oww, i got sent home from work[ sent ] image attachment[ sent ] no I slipped on some blood today[ sent ] sprained my wrist[ sent ] come home soon bc i need some…[ sent ] marvingaye_sexualhealing.mp3 [ sent ] 😘 😘 😘
