A/N: idk just a Drabble inspired by these photos. It’s currently SFW but I might post an expanded NSFW version on AO3 🤪 hope y’all enjoy <3
Alan is 23 and is so close to finishing his degree. A lot of people have tried to pursue him in his time in college but he’s always politely turned them down because he was adamant on not distracting himself.
Babe, who’s 22 and also in his final year, met Alan on the first day of class their first year and they’ve been best friends since. People always know that where there’s Alan, there’s babe.
In their third year Babe met Charlie, who was 19 at the time. Babe and Charlie began dating pretty quickly and are insufferably in love. Thus, the duo became a trio.
Charlie tends to talk a lot about his baby brother Jeff and makes time to go home to see him as often as he can. Babe has made the trip a few times but Alan has never been able to make it.
Jeff starts college when he’s 18, choosing to go to the same school as Charlie so they could live together.
On the day Jeff moves in, Alan and babe come by to help him and Charlie get settled in the new apartment.
They’re all sitting down to have dinner and Alan begins asking Jeff about his degree path/what he wants to do and he learns that Jeff is going for the same degree he’s finishing.
Alan immediately gets excited and they begin talking extensively about the things they’re interested in.
Before they leave Alan gives Jeff his number and says that if he needs anything he can always reach out and Alan will do his best to help.
Once the door closes Charlie is immediately on jeff, gushing about the fact that Alan hasn’t taken that much interest in anyone in the time he’s known him.
Jeff tries to brush him off but can’t hide the blush on his face. I mean…. He has eyes and Alan is attractive and nice. How could he not be flustered ??
Once classes start people immediately begin to notice that the trio has a new member and people assume that Alan has finally found someone
These rumors are only spurred on when Alan and Jeff quickly realize that a few of their classes are right next to each other so they tend to walk together when they’re going to meet up with Babe and Charlie.
Charlie gets sick one day so doesn’t go to class (Babe gives Jeff a ride to class but ends up ditching to go back to be with Charlie)
Jeff doesn’t realize this until he gets out of class and meets up with Alan who tells him that Babe texted him and asked Alan to drive Jeff home.
As they’re walking to the car jeff asks Alan about an assignment he got and Alan suggests they make a stop at a cafe so he can help and they can spend a bit of time studying together.
They spend a few hours together, working and quietly chatting before Alan drops jeff back at his and Charlie’s place.
Jeff leaves his notebook in Alan’s car and that’s what prompts Alan to finally text jeff, letting him know he’ll bring it to campus the next day.
Somehow that one text snowballs and they begin texting daily about anything and everything, just enjoying each others company.
They also begin to go to a cafe twice a week sans Charlie and Babe (this does not go unnoticed by either and they spend a lot of time theorizing about when the two are going to finally admit their feelings and get together)
Babe talks to Alan about it and he’s adamant that he just wants to help Jeff and just likes his company. Charlie’s conversation with Jeff goes much the same but he does get Jeff to admit he’s thought about it.
Half the year goes by like this and when Charlie and Jeff go home for the break between semesters Alan finds himself glued to his phone, texting Jeff whenever the boy is available.
Babe calls him out on this and Alan finally admits he has a crush on the boy but doesn’t want to over step (babe scoffs at this and tells Alan to just ask him out)
Alan spends the break in turmoil over what to do when Jeff gets back and doesn’t really have an answer.
Charlie and Jeff get back a few days before new classes begin and the four decide to get together for dinner again.
Alan thinks he’ll be fine but as soon as Jeff is standing in front of him he begins to panic. It’s one thing to admit to babe he has a crush on the boy, a whole other thing to see said boy in person after having this realization.
Babe and Charlie left to go to babes place and Jeff asks alan if he wanted to hang out for a bit before he headed home.
It’s all fine until alan tries to leave but just can’t get himself to, he doesn’t want to leave Jeff when they’ve spent so much time apart recently.
Jeff noticed Alan’s reluctance and smirks, asking if alan wants to crash at his place because Charlie’s not here and it’s already late
Alan quickly agrees and the two go back to the living room and begin having a movie marathon.
Jeff gets up to go to the bathroom but when he gets back he sits close enough to alan that their thighs are touching and boy does alan panic then (he’s turning red and hoping that Jeff doesn’t notice the way his breath hitched when he sat down)
Alan begins picking at his nails and Jeff rolls his eyes and just grabs Alan’s hand.
Alans head whips around and just stares at their intwined hands, mind racing as Jeff just continues watching the movie.
Jeff doesn’t let go and once the credits roll they’re just sitting there, neither wanting to break the silence or really knowing how to start the conversation.
Alan, gathering as much courage as he can, takes a deep breath and glances over at Jeff.
“Can…. Can we do this again?” He asks quietly and Jeff just giggles.
“What… the movie or holding my hand” jeff says, smiling at how nervous alan is
“Umm… I…. Both ? I Guess ?” Alan responds before the flood gates open and he spills all of his thoughts. About how he liked being with jeff and maybe possibly having a crush on him
Jeff let’s alan get his thoughts out, quietly watching as the man rants. Once alan is done jeff leans forward and kisses his cheek, “I like you too and… yes. We can absolutely do this again. Whenever you’d like”
When classes start up again people begin to realize that the rumors about alan finally dating someone might not just be a rumor anymore. Nothing really changes but there are soft kisses when they meet up outside of their classes and jeff occasionally shows up wearing Alan’s favorite shirts/hoodies.
All CWs will be listed. Minors DNI with nsfw work ! You can also find me on AO3 <3
Please note: works are split between my old account (alanjeffbrainrot) and my new account (sailubponbrainrot). I lost access to my old account so I’ll be permanently here now <3
