Oh I should be asleep bro but alas… you get Kyler rambling at nearly 7AM. Anyway I have an OT3 I enjoy immensely, Aiden/Jesse/Petra, and WHEW they are plaguing me currently. So, uh, headcanons?
Jesse’s unfortunately stuck between two competitive people who are more often than not causing a fuss. She’s helped end a fair amount of their disputes because they can’t end them themselves. Also forget playing games. That’s just a one way ticket to someone raising their voice. Usually Petra [“He’s obviously cheating!” / “Am not!”]
No matter them being at odds every now and then, Petra and Aiden are thick as thieves (it’s the being ex-childhood besties) Specifically when it comes to Jesse and pranking her. Jesse’s got a handful when it comes to those two. [She loves them dearly]
Jesse coaxes them into cuddles because that’s who she is and no matter how much Petra and Aiden roll their eyes and brush it off, they absolutely love it.
Those two have to work together to get Aiden to bed at a decent time or he will stay up all night writing. On the flip side, Aiden and Petra have to work together to get Jesse to not overwork herself. This is harder than it sounds and requires promises of cuddles and hot cocoa.
Aiden and Petra are taller than Jesse and they make sure she knows it. Leaning on her, crouching down so they’re at her height, “Hey tiny”, “halfstack”, etc. It’s okay though because Jesse almost always gets piggyback rides from either of them. They tend to alternate.
Jesse has two partners covered in freckles and she can and will play connect the dots with said freckles.
Aiden is the cook of the throuple and he very much enjoys that role. Petra is allowed to help. Jesse is not because she almost started a fire. Petra’s on thin ice if she keep distracting him though.
They like to dance in the living room together often.
If you're still looking for writing prompts, how about a picnic with Petra, Aiden, and Jesse? Since Aiden (understandably) doesn't want to get burned in the nether or intrude on the adventuring schedule Jesse and Petra already have going
Anon, would you believe me if I said the original version of the first fic had them going on a picnic? But I decided it was too much and cut it and turned it into what it is now. It'll be nice to explore that idea in full!
Jesse loved Beacon Town. So much so that it was hard for her to step away from her duties as hero and leader in residence. But she did. Twice a week. Wednesdays she met up with Lukas, Olivia, Radar, and Axel. Saturdays she met up with Aiden and Petra.
She didn't like to pick favorites. But perhaps she favored Saturdays more. With Lukas, Olivia, Radar, and Axel it was a more formal meetup. Though only formal in the way they could be which is not at all. It was still fun and she loved seeing them. With Petra and Aiden there was a spontaneity to what they did. The three of them made an odd pair but Jesse adored them both.
Today, Jesse was given the reigns on what they would do. Exhausted from planning out the budget for the harvest festival, she decided against anything too strenuous and thought it would be nice to take advantage of the fading summer with a picnic.
Finding a nice spot was the hard part, but Jesse knew one that was just begging for it. A little East of Beacon Town there was a forest. If you took the path through for about a mile and turned left you'd come upon a meadow of clovers and leaves the surrounded a lake that was fed by a waterfall. It was just the place for an outing.
She was currently laying out their meal. A small thing, really. Some sandwiches from the local cafe, fresh lemonade made by herself, and some of Jesse's favorite cookies from the bakery.
She heard Aiden and Petra before she saw them. Their voices and laughter carrying through the air. A smile tilted her lips upward as she looked toward the entrance to the clearing. Petra and Aiden had stopped and were looking around the area almost awestruck. Jesse's smile grew wider.
"Come on, you two! Food's gonna get cold!"
They both looked her way and then started forward. They looked nice even if they were just dressed how they always were. They settled and Jesse handed out the plates of food and plastic cups.
They ate slowly. Talked idly about the upcoming festival and Lukas's new book. Aiden told them about a letter Maya and Gill sent him. Petra recounted a recent solo venture she'd been on. The food had been finished sometime ago.
"--and that's how I got my new favorite sword."
Jesse grinned at Petra.
"I think the diamond blade really suits you!"
"Me too!" she said with a grin. "It's a bit heavier than Miss Butter was but it's also sharper and far more dangerous and just as flashy."
Her smile grew soft as she looked over at Aiden. He'd been quiet. Too quiet. His eyes focused away from them. Something was bothering him. He was never just quiet. Jessa nudged him with her foot. He jolted slightly blinking at her.
"What?"
She frowned and pushed herself to her feet.
"Come help me pick some flowers. I want something to put in that vase Isa sent me."
His brows furrowed a moment before he nodded. Jesse reached out her hands and he took them and she pulled him up to his feet.
"That's fine," Petra said dryly. "I'll just clean this up by myself."
She scrunched her nose and grinned at the redhead.
"Thank you, Petra."
She rolled her eyes and began to collect up the plates. Jesse kept ahold of Aiden's hand and pulled him over to a nice patch of poppies and cornflowers.
They collected flowers in silence at first before she turned to the brunette.
"What's wrong? You've been super quiet."
Aiden frowned and continued to collect up flowers then sighed. "It's nothing."
"It's not nothing if it's bothering you. What's up?"
He stopped and settled the flowers down gently. He looked over at her eyes looking pained.
"Why am I here, Jesse?"
Her brow furrowed and she frowned. "What'd you mean?"
"I mean," Aiden sighed and settled back on his knees. "I know we're friends and all, but this feels... I don't feel like I should be here. I feel like... I feel like you guys just invite me because you feel like you have to."
Her heart sank. "Aiden~"
"I just I don't want to be a bother. I did enough of that. You guys don't have to keep doing this." He looked away from her voice shaking slightly. "I'm okay on my own."
She frowned and looked down at the flowers. This had clearly been bothering him a lot.
"Aiden," she said again, softer this time. "We don't keep you around because we think we have to. I promise, Petra wouldn't let that slide." she cut her gaze to him and found him looking right at her. "You're here because both of us want you to be. You're supposed to be here. We both want you here."
"Really?"
Jesse offered him a smile and nodded. "Of course."
Aiden nodded and they collected up their flowers and headed back to where Petra had finished packing up the picnic basket They set the flowers gently on top. Petra squinted at them.
"So, what were you two talking about?"
Aiden bowed his head immediately. Jesse frowned. She hoped he'd forgive her for telling Petra, but she needed to know.
"He didn't think we actually wanted him here."
Petra's smirk softened and she looked at him.
"Of course we do. You're nice to have around."
Aiden's head raised and he rubbed the back of his neck. Jesse smiled and patted his shoulder.
"I told you, Aiden."
He nodded and cleared his throat not quite meeting her eyes. Jesse found herself grinning.
"I think it's a good time for a hug!"
Aiden nose scrunched but Jesse didn't let him protest wrapping her arms around his middle. He laughed and wrapped a tight arm around her. Jesse looked over at Petra and waved her over.
"Come on, Petra! You're not getting out of this!"
The redhead rolled her eyes but crossed over anyway. Wrapping an arm around her and Aiden. They pulled away after a long moment and Jesse just smiled up at the two before frowning.
"Why are you two so tall?"
That got a laugh out of Aiden and Petra. The latter grinned and nudged the former.
"I'm still the tallest."
Aiden scoffed as he crossed over to grab the basket and blanket.
"Only by like an inch!"
"Still taller!"
Jesse laughed, warmth settling in her chest.
She was happy to have the both of them in her life.
