sneak peek - bright as the stars
hey i like disappeared for a hot second and I haven’t been writing, but here’s a sneak peek from the draft of chapter seven of my interstellar ian au, currently titled: “let’s call this friends with benefits (what if I told you everything)”
He could almost feel the future familiarity that came with getting ready together.
Brushing their teeth. Ian hesitantly taking his meds and Mickey pointedly not paying any mind because when he did glance over, the redhead seemed nervous.
Mickey putting on his jewelry. The earring and bracelets he had left in a pile on the bathroom counter.
Them sharing Ian’s hair products to do their hair.
“You’re wearing it curly?” Mickey’s face lit up at the sight of Ian covering his hands in gel and then ruffling his locks instead of pushing them back.
“Yeah. It’s the weekend, so why not?” he shrugged as if it were nothing, but the way the electrician admired him in the mirror made his heart warm. Then, opened a drawer and grabbed the necklace Mickey gifted to him, “Can you help me put it on again?”
“I suppose.” he sighed as if the task was so incredibly taxing, but he didn’t really seem all that upset about it. So, Mickey lifted the chain over his head and clasped the ends.
Then, Ian plucked a tube of lipgloss from the array of stuff in the drawer, earning a confused look from the other man.
“You wear makeup?” he asked. He didn’t sound judgemental, just curious.
“Well, I’m an actor. So, obviously.” Ian began, talking as his twisted the lid off.“But day-to-day, I just like this clear stuff. This one isn’t too sticky and I think it makes my eyes sparkle.”
He finished applying it, rubbing his lips together and turning to face the other man. He batted his eyelashes in a mocking way, entirely intended to make the other man laugh.
Instead, Mickey just admired him.
“I guess it does look pretty on you.” he smiled. “It’d be a shame of someone came and messed it up, wouldn’t it?”
He moved in like he was going to kiss him, but Ian used the palm of his hand to push him back by his forehead.
Now, they were both laughing.
there’s your little tidbit! i set a goal to write two chapters of this this month, but I’m hoping I can get more done and get a posting schedule planned for this “little” project.
notes and such are very much appreciated, and if you’re interested in being on a possible taglist for this au, just lmk!