WIP WEDNESDAY
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Iâve been tagged in a lot of these WIP games over many weeks and weeks. Thank you for tagging me, I do appreciate it. I havenât had anything to share until now.
Hereâs an extra long snippet from a fic I was working on for Scottuary that I didnât get finished in time. Prompt was âsummer breakâ which is more or less spiralled into Scott has his âhot girl summerâ before starting college. Each chapter to feature a different Scott pairing)
One particular morning, after a longer-than-usual run that leaves his quads screaming and his white shirt plastered to his chest, Scott decides to detour. His usual post-run routine involves a cold shower and a protein shake, but the scent of roasted beans drifting from the Beacon Hills Beanery is too tempting to resist.
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He joins the short queue to order, his white shirt clinging damply to his chest, emphasizing the lean muscle of his torso. Sweat still glistens on his skin, a sheen of exertion that catches the soft, internal cafe lighting. When it's his turn, heâs greeted by a deliciously sexy Brazilian barista.
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And Scott feels it. That familiar, pleasant jolt.
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The baristaâs eyes are the colour of dark roasted coffee, framed by thick lashes. A faint smile curves his mouthâeasy, confident, just shy of mischievous. He wears a black apron over a fitted grey t-shirt that hugs his shoulders just right. A touch of stubble shadows his jaw, giving him a slightly dangerous edge. But Thereâs recognition in his gaze.
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âScott McCall?â he says, voice smooth with a melodic accent Scott canât quite place. His smile widens. âMan, I almost didnât recognize you out of uniform. You look⌠good.â
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Scott blinks, heat rising to his cheeks. Heâs used to intensityâDerekâs dark focus, Boydâs steady appraisalâbut this is different. Playful. Curious. Warm. Inviting.
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âUh, hey. Yeah, thatâs me,â Scott says, pushing a hand through his damp hair. âDo I know you?â
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The barista chuckles, low and inviting. âJosh Diaz. Beacon Point High. I was one of your competitor schoolâs mascots. Timberwolf.â He mimes a dramatic claw swipe. âState quarterfinals last year? You absolutely flogged us.â
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Scott laughs, genuine and surprised. âThe Timberwolf! You guys had the most aggressive mascot Iâve ever seen.â
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âHad to,â Josh replies, leaning casually against the counter. âSomeone had to try matching your intensity. Didnât work, obviously,â he shrugs. âBut everyone knew about the McCall kid at Beacon Hills. You guys always had a solid team.â
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His gaze driftsâslow, deliberateâover Scottâs sweat-slicked chest before flicking back to his face. The look lingers just long enough to make Scottâs stomach flip and flutter with fireflies.
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So,â Josh continues, voice dipping into a teasing lilt, âWhat can I get for the star lacrosse player?â
Scott swallows. âCold brew. Large. Extra Ice.â
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âComing right up, champ,â Josh says. He gestures to the small patio outside. âGrab a seat, Iâll bring it out when itâs ready. You look like you need to cool down.â
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Scott nods, a genuine smile spreading across his face. âThanks, Josh.â
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He walks outside, settling onto a wrought-iron chair thatâs still cool in the pre-dawn air. The street is quiet, the sky just beginning to hint at streaks of rose and orange. He can still feel the lingering burn in his quads, but a different kind of heat now spreads through him, ignited by Joshâs recognition and playful flirtation.
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A few minutes later, Josh appears with a tall, condensation-beaded cold brew. He sets it down with a soft clink. âHere you go. On the house. Consider it a welcome to summer, no more rivalries.â
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Scottâs eyes widen. âSeriously? Thanks, man. You didnât have to.â
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Josh shrugs, leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, his gaze warm and direct. âConsider it a friendly gesture. Or a reward for putting in the work. You always looked good on the field, even when you were kicking our asses.â He pauses, his gaze sweeping over Scott again, a slow appreciation that makes Scottâs stomach flutter with fireflies all over again. âStill do, even covered in sweat.â
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Scott chuckles, taking a long, grateful swig of the cold brew. Itâs perfect, strong and icy. âThanks. Itâs definitely a different kind of workout this summer. Trying to keep busy.â
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âOh yeah?â Josh asks, a knowing glint in his dark eyes. âWhat kind of busy?â
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âJust⌠exploring,â Scott says, a little more confident than he feels. He gestures vaguely. âNew experiences. No plans.â
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Joshâs smile softens. âNo plans, huh? I like the sound of that. My scheduleâs pretty open outside of this place. Thereâs a bonfire down at the beach tonight. You should come. Cool off after all that⌠exploration. Or, you know, come for more exploration,â he winks
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