#dean steele

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So about contact names..

idk why but the first thing I thought for Michael is Mikey lmao 😭😂 I feel like he would hate it so MC did this just to piss him off, ‘cause you know, rivarly and all that stuff….. yeah…

Michael would probably frown at the nickname, you’re correct. It’s something that Dean calls him though, so I think he’d be more put out that someone is calling him a nickname that he mainly deems as being reserved for family use only…

Once you got closer to him? He wouldn’t bat an eye at it.

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Juliette: Michael/Margot isn’t answering their phone…

MC: I’ll try.

Dean: Jules and I have both tried about ten times each, there’s no way—

Michael/Margot: Hello?

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“you have so many non-sexual turn ons.”

And

“i’m so crazy in love with you.”

For M cuz I'm a SIMP-

"I'm so crazy in love with you."

The words are out of your mouth before you can even rethink speaking them. Not that it makes them any less true, of course. You're just well aware that your gaze wasn't situated anywhere decent on the person you love the most in this world.

"In love with me or my body, darling?" The teasing question causes your gaze to snap to mischievous blue-- amusement clearly dances within their sparkling gaze. "I just want to make sure I know which it is."

You roll your eyes good-naturedly. Stepping further into the closet-- that was more like a small room-- you approach their half-dressed form with a gentle smile on your lips.

"You know I love everything about you, M." You tug at their shoulder, making them turn around so you can wrap your arms loosely around their waist. "Absolutely everything."

An elegant brow arches. "Everything, huh?" You nod your head in agreeance. "I'm just going to let you have this, my love, but don't complain to me whenever I bring it up during a disagreement."

Adoration fills your heart at their thinly-veiled jibe-- the love clearly sparkling with azure blue eyes softening it entirely-- as you step closer into their loose embrace. Becoming even more aware that M wasn't currently wearing a shirt while doing so.

"Do we have to go to this barbecue?" You whine, a petulant pout tugging at your lips. "I'd much rather stay home and spend time with you."

M laughs brightly at your obvious ploy to stay home and be holed up in your shared bedroom. One of their hands swatting your own that had been resting teasingly on their taut bicep; even as the look of gentle adoration never wavers from their face. "You know we can't, baby," they murmur, tugging you closer to place a soft kiss on your forehead. "Father and mother have been raving about this dinner for quite some time. I don't wish to be on the other end of my mother's glare if we were to bail."

You shudder at the thought of getting on Regina's bad side as you remember, with perfect clarity, when Dean had been unfortunate enough to do so only a few months back. You don't think you've ever seen anyone look as dejected as he had-- even Rowan did everything to cheer up his son.

"You're right," you agree, only hesitating a moment longer. "I just wish you didn't look so good without a shirt." You sigh dramatically to prove your point. "It's not fair."

"I apologize, darling," M whispers, caressing your cheek with their thumb. "I'll try to tone it down for the dinner if that will make you feel better."

Shaking your head, you pinch their side. "You know that won't work. Everything you do is enticing to me."

They roll their eyes but a patient smile tugs at their lips. "It's not my fault you have so many non-sexual turn-ons."

That's something you weren't exactly sure they were correct on, but you weren't about to say anything in return. Not when you know they'd tease you about it if the time ever came to do so.

A gentle touch to your face pulls you from your reverie-- azure blue eyes staring into yours with a look of darkened amusement. "If you'd like to be a little tardy, I wouldn't be opposed to telling my mother there was traffic on the way to her house."

At the suggestion, and M's willingness to be on the other end of their mother's ire for you, you're met with another wave of love for the person standing before you. A person you had never thought you'd fall in love with so deeply, but here you were.

You just hope you're not too late for dinner, you muse as you pull M towards your shared bedroom. Regina is someone you’re absolutely terrified by.

Though it'd be totally worth it because you got M in the end.

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Have M’s parents ever tried setting them up on dates? Seems like something rich people do to their still single children.

Rowan and Regina have a lot of expectations for their children— the majority of which are well within the capabilities of said children. They’re proud of what their children have been able to accomplish— even if they never say it that often— but their are certain things not even they would wish to mess with. Especially when it concerns their youngest.

They’ve nudged their children towards people that clearly have an interest, and that interest is reciprocated, but they’ve never set any of their children up. Dean being an example as he was too nervous to ask a girl out— Rowan had a talk with him, that Regina soon took over— now Dean is engaged to said girl.

Juliette and Dean, however? They’d totally set their younger sibling up on a date. Mainly Dean since Juliette is also single.

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I can imagine as kids M being jealous of MCs normal life and MC being jealous of M’s rich people life.

That could definitely be possible for some…

When M was a child they saw the MCs parents and wondered why their own weren’t as affectionate. They were jealous that your father would pick you up and toss you in the air; while their own was too busy so a driver was sent in his stead. They were jealous when your mother was able to make homemade lunches for you (with little notes in them too); while they got something preplanned beforehand. M was grateful for the things they were able to learn— despite not enjoying some of them— but they were mainly jealous that their family didn’t have the warmth that other’s seemed to have. Juliette and Dean definitely helped— Juliette more so— but it still wasn’t the same.

As they’ve gotten older they’ve grown to understand their parents more. They know that their mother and father love them but they don’t show it the way other parents tend to do so. However, they’re more than aware of how protective Rowan and Regina Steele can be over their children. They wouldn’t change their parents for anyone; no matter how they felt when they were younger. (Plus the issues they may still have with them.)

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For the RO’s with siblings, will the MC be getting a shovel talk from any of them?

Luca isn’t really the type to seriously give the shovel talk… he’d probably do it but it would be in an entirely joking manner. Dean and Juliette? They wouldn’t have to— it would be more of silent “threat” of what would happen if you hurt their younger sibling. For B, I actually think their siblings might give them the shovel talk (but Kennedy would probably pull you to the side and say something but it wouldn’t be anything bad).

Leon/Leia would make it quite clear that hurting their cousin isn’t acceptable. You can take it in whatever way you’d like to.

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Do you have FCs for all of M’s family?

I do 😄… it’s something I think of to past the time when I’m trying to figure out plot things.

Rowan and Regina Steele:

Lauren Steele:

Carina Steele:

Juliette Steele:

Dean Steele:

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Would M's parents have met MC before they were kidnapped?

More than likely. Rowan and Regina are both big on interacting with the people of Aurora and made an effort to go to big events hosted by the schools (or other organizations within Aurora). If your MC went to any of those— like a football game, a charity event, or something else in that ballpark— then you more than likely met those two.

The MC, even if you’ve never truly interacted with M’s parents, have definitely seen them (as well as M’s siblings too).