brief summary: you’re natalies sister and for months she’s been trying to introduce you to jeff. but unlike her, you’re less keen on the idea as you’re cautious of his past.
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requested: yes, I combined two requests together for this. one from an anon and the other from @tearsforhan 💛
warnings: none really
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“He’s nice, I promise.” Natalie pulls on your hand as you sigh loudly.
For weeks she’s been trying to get you to visit, and now that you finally have graduated college it couldn’t be a better time.
“Nat, I really don’t care.” You groan as you near the house you consider a second home. “From what I’ve seen, he’s no good to be ‘round.” You tell her, having seen the footage of him talking about his sketchy past.
“That was years ago, Y/n.” Natalie reminds you, something she’s been drilling into you for months as you would FaceTime her and David from your apartment. “He’s changed a lot. Just, just meet him at least.” She states in her authoritative big sister tone.
Rolling your eyes you have no choice but to comply. She pushes open the front door and you see familiar faces who smile. The sound of music increases, drowning out what Natalie says to you as she wanders off, leaving you by the doorway.
“Hey!” You turn and see David who brings you into a hug. He yells to you over the music, but you are oblivious to what it is he’s actually saying. “Have you met Jeff?” He speaks clearly this time, just about being clear over the music.
He can clearly see your face drop as you shake your head. David pats your shoulder as he motions to the tall guy across the house, standing by the kitchen where a selection of drinks are displayed. “I’ll go see Zane first, I know he’s been wanting to catch up.” You tell David, putting the inevitable off for a while longer.
“Alright, alright,” David mutters to himself, holding his hands up in defence as he walks off and disappears into the crowd of the party.
Wandering through the crowds, you pass by various strangers. You feel someone grab your bum, and you turn seeing someone smirking to you. “Not happening.” You mutter, moving away from the crowd and head to the bar for a drink.
“Some people don’t have boundaries when drunk.” You hear someone comment and you nod along as you pour a drink into the red cup, purposely picking something strong.
You down the liquid instantly, feeling the burn down your throat as you cough quietly, covering your mouth to avoid anything coming back up. Instantly, your hand outstretches for another drink and you feel someone moving closer.
“Night goin’ that bad?” He questions and you turn your head.
Looking up, you see who it is. After months of seeing him merely through a screen, he’s finally stood in front of you with a small smile lacing his lips. “Could say that.” You mutter in response, unsure if he’ll hear you over the music.
“I’m Jeff, by the way.” He tells you as he leans against the counter, facing the crowd as you roll your eyes.
“Yeah, I know who you are.” You respond, watching as he quickly turns around and faces you.
His eyes wander over your face, picking out details and his eyes widen. His fingers snap together as he opens his mouth. “You’re Natalie’s sister, aren’t you?” He questions and you hold up the red cup, nodding.
“The one and only.” You say with a light laugh, emptying the cup before slamming it back down.
Jeff chuckles to himself as you glance up at him with a straight face. “Sorry, you’re just really pretty.” He states. But he watches as you scoff lightly, pouring a new drink. “Okay, normally girls respond at least.”
“Sorry, I’m not really one to fall for those kinda lines I hear literally every single day.” You tell him and Jeff nods.
“Okay, not a fan of pick up lines. I’ll take note.” He jokes, smiling to you as you hold your drink in your hand, looking around for anyone you know to serve as a distraction from talking to him for much longer. “I take it if you know me, you know about my past then? That what this is all about?” He motions and you quietly sigh.
“I just don’t know if I should trust you. I mean, everyone else does, but I don’t get it.” You tell him, feeling a bit tipsy already as you sway in front of him, resting your hand on your hip. “Like, you seem alright I’ll admit, and you’re hot, I’ll let you have that.”
“Thanks,” He comments, but you hold your hand up stopping him.
“Hold on.” You state as you take a sip of your drink. “But you seem sketchy like you have bad businesses going on behind the scenes or some shit.” You suggest and Jeff shrugs his shoulders.
“I can neither confirm or deny.” He tells you with a small smile. “You don’t have to trust me, just like I don’t have to trust you.” He explains and you nod, accepting that fact. “How about a dance at least? Can’t do any harm, right?”
You glance over, trying to see Natalie but she’s nowhere to be found. All you can hear in your head is her telling you to give him a chance. So, you listen to her for once and accept. “Alright, one dance.” You tell him and he nods, taking your hand as you weave into the crowd, dancing along with him.
As you dance, you can feel his hands resting on your waist, not daring to move further south without your permission. Your hairs rise up as you turn to face him, smiling to him until you feel someone grab your ass.
Jeff watches as your smile drops and sees a guy behind you staring. “Dude, what the fuck?” Jeff yells to the guy as you rest your hand on Jeff’s arm. “Why you grabbing girls like that?” Aggression rises in his voice, and the guy backs away.
“Meant no harm, dude.” The guy retorts and you cross your arms.
Looking down at you, Jeff can see how uncomfortable you are by this and takes your hand, leading you out from the crowds and into the garden. “I’m sorry.” He mutters to you as you remain too quiet for his liking as your eyes remain fixated on the ground.
You shake your head. “You don’t have to be, not your fault.” You tell him quietly as you wander over to the railings where it’s much quieter as most people remain inside. “I just hate that shit like that happens.” You say with a sigh as you run your fingers through your hair, oblivious to his eyes on you. “Like, who has the right to do that shit?” You groan loudly.
“It’s a shitty attitude some guys have. I hate to admit I’ve been there, but having learnt the consequences you realise it isn’t fair to anyone to be like that.” Jeff states and it takes you by surprise.
Raising an eyebrow to his comment, you look up at Jeff and he nods. “Seriously?” You ask him with a small laugh. “You are proof that there’s life after being a fuck boy?”
Jeff holds his hands up. “Living proof, in the flesh.” He jokes, making you smile. “And I don’t use lines often on girls anymore. I try and at least get to know them first.” He tells you quietly, smiling softly to you.
“Good to know.” You comment back, glancing up. “And I’m sorry I thought ill of you before.” You tell him. “Probably thought too soon as you do seem like a decent guy after all.”
“So you admit it?” He questions, watching as a smile plays on your lips.
You nod to him. “I’ll admit it.” You say as your hands rest on the rails, close to his. Slowly, you nudge them closer to his, shuffling closer to Jeff as your head rests on his arm. “You’re an alright guy, after all, Jeff.”