I’ve been working on this for the last couple of days and I’m not entirely happy with the ending but I couldn’t come up with something better, sorry :(
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Charlie: Hey (Y/N), we’re having a little get together at my place tonight, would you like to come as well?
The buzz of my phone startles me a little and snaps me out of my daydream. I grab it and notice the text Charlie just sent me. I smile and unlock it before texting my reply.
You: Sound fun, I’m in. Who’s coming?
Charlie: Taron, Jamie, Richard and Bryce.
You: Alright, what time am I expected?
Charlie: They’re all coming round 9.
You: See you at 9, then!
Charlie: See you, (Y/N)!
I smile and put my phone down. It’s 6:30 now, so I get up and get started on dinner. Fortunately, I had some leftover spaghetti from last night, so I heat that up and not much later I’m having dinner.
After dinner, I decide to take a nice, long shower. The warm water relaxes my body and I wash my hair and body at ease. A good half an hour later, I’m done showering. I dry myself off and walk into the room where I keep my clothes to pick out a nice outfit for the night. There’s no need to dress up very fancy, so I just take out some nice jeans and a black turtleneck.
By the time I’m all done, it’s already 8, and since it’s about a 25-minute drive to Charlie’s place, I gather my things and leave my house.
“(Y/N), it’s so nice you’re here!” Bryce exclaims with a smile after opening the door for me. “I was afraid I was gonna be the only girl tonight.”
We both laugh a little and exchange a hug before she lets me in. I take off my coat and hang it up. “Everyone’s already inside.” Bryce informs me and I nod, smiling as we enter the living room.
“Look who’s here! Now the party can really begin.” Bryce smiles and nudges my arm before walking into the kitchen to get me a beer. I chuckle and shake my head a little, a slight blush creeping up on my cheeks.
Even though most of them are all quite a bit older than me, they act as though we’re all the same age. I’m not super close with them all, but I can definitely call them all my friends, as they call me theirs.
“(Y/N), hey!” Charlie smiles and gets up from his seat, welcoming me with a hug and a kiss on my cheek. “Charles.” I smile at him, as he rolls his eyes with a soft chuckle.
After a minute or so, I’ve greeted everyone and take a seat in between Jamie and Bryce, who has rejoined us with a beer for me. I thank her as she hands it to me, and everyone holds up their drink.
“Cheers!” we all say at the same time, chuckling and smiles on our faces as we all take a sip of our drink.
The evening goes by pretty smoothly and after a good couple of drinks, it’s Jamie who stands up to get everyone’s attention and comes with the idea to play ‘Seven Minutes in Heaven’.
My eyes go wide instantly, and I cough softly to cover up the soft red that enters my cheeks, but everyone else seems to like the idea. “But, let’s make it more fun and add spin the bottle to it. You spin twice and whoever the bottle lands on need to go into the closet together!”
More cheers and laughter erupt and soon we’re all sat on the ground in a circle. Much to my surprise and relief, the bottle doesn’t land on me for the first hour. When the bottle does land on me, it’s Bryce who I have to go in with, so relief washes over me as I know nothing awkward will happen.
Bryce and I just talk and laugh, making silly comments and jokes about the others. The seven minutes are soon over, and we join the guys again, taking our seats back on the ground.
After a while, the bottle lands on Taron and I can feel my heart skip a beat. The fact that he’s eleven years older than me has never stopped my crush on him. Pretty much ever since I met him, I’ve got feelings for him.
But who am I to act upon my feelings? Besides the age difference, he’s so out of my league. He’s handsome, cute, adorable, kind, amazing, sweet, loving, caring, helpful, did I already mention handsome?
The bottle spins a second time and I can’t help but feel a little disappointed when it doesn’t land on me. Bryce must’ve noticed my expression fall a little, because she nudges me softly and winks at me, causing me to go slightly red.
“Alright, quick break.” Charlie speaks up when Taron and Jamie return, chuckling. “Let’s all get some new drinks and let me fetch some snacks as well.”
Bryce immediately gets up and tells me she’ll get a drink for me, telling me to just stay put. Funny enough, she says the same to Taron, who doesn’t think much of it. He smiles and thanks her. Jamie and Richard are soon to leave the living room as well, meaning that it’s now just Taron and I left.
“Enjoying yourself a bit?” Taron speaks up after a couple minutes, I look up at him and smile. “Yeah, I’m glad Charlie invited me, it’s always fun with the lot of you.”
We talk about the night a bit longer before everyone else rejoins us, taking their seats back on the ground. Bryce hands me my drink and I thank her with a smile and a quick eye roll, to which she chuckles.
Somehow, during pretty much the entirety of the game, the bottle keeps missing me. Not that I mind, I’d just be awkward if I had to go in with one of the guys, because truth be told, they’re all older and they are all, piece by piece, very good looking.
“Up next is Rich, with…” Charlie speaks, grinning as the alcohol is beginning to kick in. Before I realise what’s going on, Jamie, who’s sitting next to me, cheers and nudges me rather roughly. “C’mon (Y/N), go get it!”
My eyes go a little wide and I let out a soft breath as I stand up, my eyes locking with Richard’s. He grins and reaches out for my hand. I let him take it and we walk into the closet, Richard locking the door behind us.
“I actually really hoped it would land on you.” He speaks softly in. his thick accent, not in a teasing manner at all, but rather sounding genuine.
I turn to face him and raise one of my brows, “What do you mean?”
Richard chuckles softly, “You’re always so happy when you’re around him, or even when someone mentions his name, your face lights up. I was never sure, though. but when Bryce made sure to leave you and Taron be earlier, it just clicked.”
As Richard explains he knows about my crush on his best mate, I can’t help but feel busted. My cheeks grow red and I bite my lip as I look down. “Hey, it’s alright, (Y/N), really.”
I feel a warm and rough, but at the same time very soft and gentle, hand on my shoulder and look up at Richard. “He’s out of my league, Rich. And besides that, I’m sure he thinks I’m too young. You’ve told me yourself, Rich. I’m like a little sister to you, Taron probably thinks that too.”
“But he doesn’t. It’s the small things, (Y/N). Like when you talk, all is attention is on you. Or when we’re simply talking about the cast, he always seems to find a way to talk about you.” Richard says with a warm smile on his face, squeezing my shoulder lightly. “He has never really told me about how he feels about you, but I just have this feeling that he has particular feelings for you.”
I let out a soft, rather shaky sigh, trying to comprehend what Richard is telling me and I can’t help but hope, with everything that I’ve got, that he’s right. I look back up at him and smile at him. “thanks, Richard. Let’s hope it’s true…”
Richard presses a soft kiss on my forehead and I let out a soft sigh, “Let’s get back, the seven minutes are almost over.”
“Richard,” I say and grab his hand before he can leave. “I’ve never kissed anyone before. What if… what if Taron and I have to go in here later and what if what you say is true.. and then what if he wants to kiss me? I have no idea how.. to, you know…”
My face turns red in embarrassment and I bite my lip as I wait for Richard’s reaction, he simply smiles and squeezes my hand. “(Y/N), love, listen to me. It’s definitely not a big deal that you’ve never kissed anybody. In fact, it’ll be so much better if you have your first kiss with someone you actually really care about. If it’s gonna be Taron, he doesn’t even have to know. If you do want him to know, he’ll just be a sweetheart about it, I can tell you that. Don’t worry, okay? Just, just let it happen.”
A shaky sigh leaves my lips before I take a deep breath and nod, “Okay, thank you.” And right at that moment, someone knocks on the door. “Time’s up, you two. Get out!” Jamie’s voice echoes through the hall and the closet before he unlocks the door and opens it, grinning tipsily.
A few more rounds are played before the bottle lands on me again. Richard looks at me and smiles, sending a wink my way. I smile a little and look at the bottle as it spins again, my heart skipping a beat when I see the person it’s landed on; Taron.
Taron clears his throat lightly before moving to get up, “Alright, let’s go.” I get up and follow him into the closet, Richard following behind and locking the door once we’re inside.
At first, there’s quite a lot of tension and awkwardness, but soon Taron breaks the ice and takes a step closer to me. I’m backed up against a wall and I swallow softly as I look into his eyes that are searching mine for some sort of answer.
“I have absolutely no idea how to say this, nor how you’ll react, but I guess I should just come clean about it now that I have the chance… I like you, (Y/N). and I hope that Richard was right when he told me you might feel the same, because that would literally make everything so much easier and better.”
I try to focus on his words as hard as I can, and I kind of do, but my mind is also stuck on his eyes and his lips. I’ve never been so drawn to a person in my life, and it’s kind of scary, but amazing at the same time.
“Richard must’ve had everything planned out all this time…” I say quietly, not even really registering what I’m saying. Taron furrows his brows and gives me a questioning look. “He told me the same about you, that you might have feelings for me.”
Taron’s mouth forms the shape of an ‘o’ and he chuckles. “So, was he right? Do you have feelings for me?”
I gulp softly before nodding, my eyes never leaving Taron’s. “I do, yeah. And you?”
“I do, too.” He chuckles softly, biting his lip ever so lightly as his eyes leave mine for a brief second to look down at my lips. Before I know what I’m saying, I’ve already said it, “I’ve never been kissed.”
Taron looks back into my eyes, which now hold surprise in them. “Really? You mean… never? You’ve never kissed anyone? No one’s ever kissed you?”
“No…” I admit and bite my lip softly as I look down, suddenly feeling very young and stupid, but Taron is quick to gently put his finger under my chin, guiding my face up and making my look at him. “That’s more than okay, (Y/N). In fact, I’d be honoured if I would be allowed to be your first kiss.”
There is hope in Taron’s eyes and it’s the most endearing thing I’ve ever seen in anyone. The look on his face is pure sincerity and adoration. “I wouldn’t want anyone else to be my first kiss, Taron.”
A big, loving smile enters Taron’s face and the hand that was underneath my chin now moves up to caress my cheek, his thumb gently brushing over my skin. “Close your eyes and relax, there’s nothing to be afraid of. I’ve got you.”
I let my eyes fall shut, Taron’s hand and words relaxing me completely. Absentmindedly, I part my lips a tiny little bit, and goosebumps arise on my skin when I feel Taron’s breath against my lips and before I have the chance to chicken out, he gently presses his lips against mine.
I’ve imagined being kissed, especially by Taron, at least a thousand times, but nothing beats the real thing. His lips are so soft and delicate as they move against mine, guiding me through the whole thing. Taron steps closer to me, his other hand coming up to the other side of my face to gently hold me in place, his chest now flush against mine.
The kiss is rudely interrupted by loud banging on the door and Charlie’s voice loudly telling us to finish up, and then there’s Richard’s voice that hushes Charlie, telling him to let us be for just a little longer.
I chuckle softly, my cheeks red and warm as I look at Taron, who seems to be in the same state as I am. “Was I worth it?” he asks softly, his thumb still gently brushing over my cheek.
I reach my hand up and gently brush it through his hair, “You’ll always be worth it.”
i need more rocketman stuff on my dash so if you post rocketman/rocketman cast related things pls rb/like this so i can check your blog out! (and rbing would help me find other blogs too obvs)
ok so here’s my 2 cents about the rumour blahblah:
1. people must be able to have privacy and NOT forced to talk about relationship stuff.
2. if the press is asking Madden about private matters, it’s his choice how and what to reply.
3. don’t make a shitty game of “if he refuses to confirm whatever, then he must be either secretly bi-gay or homophobic for not being proud”. who the fuck is some yellow press worker to ask intimate stuff and then insult the celeb by spreading rumours, or anybody who reads an article and spreads r on social media.
4. it’s 2019, and even before that, lgbtq and straight friendships exist and no snapshot tells us anything concrete about a celeb’s private life. if Madden and Flynn are a couple, yay for them, if not, yay for them, if just a bromance... you get the point.
