Pairing : Jared, Jensen x Reader
Word count : 1,302
Written for : @spnaubingo
Square filled : Copywriter!Jared. .
Warnings : None.
A/N : This pairs with ‘The great brochure exchange’, and is from Jared’s perspective.
SPN AU & Trope Bingo Masterlist.
Hearing his phone ringing, Jared glanced away from his laptop and dug under the take out containers that littered his desk to find it. Hitting the ‘accept’ button, he tucked it between his ear and shoulder. “Hello?”
“Hey, Jare. It's me.”
“Did you get ‘em?”
“Yeah, I just got them. But you know that.”
Jared smiled. His friend was right, he got the notification 20 minutes ago that said they were signed for and delivered. “Okay, did you like them?”
“They’re perfect.”
“So when I come visit for this grand opening..”
“Yeah, you got a place. I'll send you the first case as soon as it's ready to go.”
“Awesome.” Jared smiled. “I'm glad you liked them.” he spoke as he deleted what he had typed out and tried again, brow furrowing because it still wasn't right.
“Hey, you working on anything important?”
“Not really, why? What else do you need?” he deleted it all again and sat back, glaring at the image with no words. He took the phone in his hand and switched ears.
“I was kind of an asshole to this woman..”
“Oh?”Jared’s interest was peaked. “Good looking?” he smirked.
“Shut up.” Jared laughed, knowing his friend was likely blushing. “Anyways, this place is small, business is slow for her.. she wants to change some stuff up.. I was hoping I could rope you into a bit of work, on me. As an apology to her.”
“What's the place and what are we talking?” Jared sat forward again typing out what Jensen was saying and looking to see if there was a website, or pictures. “Got a website here..”
“Yeah, I think I found it too..”
“Looks a bit outdated..” Jared typed a bit more. “Oh yeah, hasn't really been updated in a few years.”
“I figure, new website and new pamphlets? She does this pamphlet exchange thing with other businesses, so I think she'd appreciate some new ones. And if she really does decide to renovate-”
“Well, the info is on the website, so I can contact her and talk to her about what she'd like. Just let her know first so this isn't weird, okay?”
“Thanks Jare. I owe you one for this.”
“You're paying me for this.” Jared laughed.
It was two days before he heard from Jensen again, and another three before he called you. But now he sat with his long legs up on his desk, a plate with half eaten breakfast that he picked at when he could, but mostly he was jotting down notes onto a pad of paper he held on his lap.
“So what kind of renovations did you say you were doing right now?”
“I'm putting in a small kitchen and dining area, so we can offer light breakfasts to the guests.”
“Is that going to be an extra cost, or will room price include that?”
“Uh…” there was silence on the line as you thought about that. “I didn’t even think of that…”
Jared chuckled. “It’s fine. There's no rush. It really depends on what you think is best and the costs to you. You can up the price of a room a little and have it included breakfast ‘free of charge’ so to speak, whenever they want it. Or simply charge competitive prices for whatever is going to be on your menu.” He let you think for a moment. “Speaking of, have you considered what would be on the menu?”
“Uhm.. breakfast?” you laughed. “Shit. I’m sorry.”
Jared chuckled. “Don't worry, really. I've worked with less. All Jensen told me was ‘I'm making and selling beer, just make it nice.’”
“Is there anything I can do? Other then figure out what I’ll be doing.” he could hear the embarrassment in your voice.
“You got a good camera? If not, borrow Jensen’s. Send me plenty of pictures of what you want to showcase. I need a few of outside, and the rooms, obviously. One of you, so people get a feel for who they’re dealing with, makes it a bit more personal. And when the renovation is done, that area as well. The small details we can figure out later. Give you time to think it all over.”
“That sounds perfect, thank you.”
“I'll talk to you later.” Jared chuckled and shook his head as he hung up, writing down one more note before he reached over for a piece of toast and dipped it into egg yolk.
Packing up the two packages, he slapped a label on one before grabbing both and heading to his car. He drove the five minutes it took to get him to the post office. “Hey Dave.” He smiled as he headed for the counter.
“What do you have for me today, Jared.”
“Just this one.” He put it down on the counter.
“Overnight?”
“Hmm.” He thought for a second. “Give it a day.”
“Express it is.” Dave nodded. “Signature and notifications as always?”
“You know it.”
After weighing the package, he printed out the shipping label, and Jared paid. “Here you go.” He handed over the receipt. “What are you up to this weekend?”
Jared smiled. “Friends opening a brewery and bar. Got a grand opening to go to. Should be good. I think he met someone, and I get to finally meet her.”
“Drink a beer for me?”
“I’ll do you one better, I’ll bring you some back. I should be home for game night. Your place or mine?”
“Mine. Later, man.”
“See ya.”
Jared looked around the room. He didn’t know anyone here, and he was sure Jensen didn’t either. It looked like it was mostly townies, or people who saw his picture on the website and scrambled to meet a ‘celebrity’.
He lifted the bottle he held to his mouth when he caught someone looking surprised by the pamphlets by the bar. His eyes swept over her from behind. She looked quiet and shy, he tried to judge if it was the same person he had spoken to on the phone. He didn’t need to think on it for long, as she turned and he recognized her, so he started to walk over.
“Did I do good?”
You turned and looked at him, confused. “Sorry?”
“The pamphlets. For your motel. Did you like them?”
“Oh, yeah.” You smiled. “That was you?”
He nodded. “Jared. Padalecki. Have you said hi to him yet?”
“No, I just got here. I didn’t see him..” He watched you glance around at the crowd of people.
“He was pretty excited when you said you were coming.” Jared smiled when you looked back at him shocked.
“Y\N! You made it.” Jared smiled as Jensen all but pushed his way through the crowd to get to you, arms opening for a hug. “Wow.” You held you at arm’s length and looked you over. “You look… You look good..”
Jared leaned closer for a moment, just long enough to whisper “Told you.” Before he winked and wandered off. Jared stood off to the side, watching quietly as both you and Jensen talked awkwardly together. Both blushing and getting flustered from time to time. “Jesus Christ.” Jared laughed to himself. “These two are hopeless.” He shook his head with a grin.
“Hi.”
Jared turned towards the voice, and smiled at the woman who had made her way over to him. “Hey.” He licked his bottom lip as she blushed under his gaze.
“You’re not from around here, are you?”
“Nope. Just visiting.” She gave him a nod, and took a drink from the glass she held. “Wanna head outside? Get some fresh air?” He asked boldly, and she nodded. Jared took one more glance over at you and Jensen as he put an arm around the girls shoulder and started to lead her out. “So, what’s your name?”
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