the open road

jack . average twentysomething . sagittarius

[thatsjustjack]

icycami:

“No!” She said instantly before regretting it. “I mean…not today, no.” Did that really sound better? Camille hoped so. “You can…you can come in..” she mumbled before moving back so he could enter. “Just, like, don’t judge me. I’m still moving in!” The room was ice cold but she couldn’t really help that.

Jack did his best not to shiver, and he had to say he did a pretty darn good job of it. At least here in Oregon this time of year it was just as cold outside; in Florida, Cami’s natural climate was a little bit of a shock. “When would I ever judge you?” he asked, and that much was honest. Jack had seen and heard entirely too much in his life to be mean about Cami as she figured out her space. “It’s, like, so new, right? Moving out?” He sat down and got comfortable, smiling at Cami wide and bright. “I love it.”

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icycami:

Camille was really embarrassed of her tiny little studio. It was nothing like she had back home and it was probably too clean for company. She felt like she should have more things, clothes around the room, something; but it looked like no one was living there. So when Jack showed up with coffee and the promise of cuddling, Cami couldn’t help but feel extra embarrassed. “You want to cuddle me? After last time?” She stood with the door cracked open enough for him to see her but not her place. “Aren’t you afraid you’ll freeze to death?”

Jack grinned wide, a little confused about why the door was only open a little. She wasn't even naked or anything. "Yeah! I have blankets in my car just in case we needed extra." He waved it off. Maybe he was a little, but mostly he missed his friend. And-- oh, Jack thought, about the door and whispered, "Do you have, like, company?"

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sweettalkingacton:

Just thinking about Kendra made Kit want to drink. He hated that she still go into his head and made him all…annoyed. He just wanted a beer. or five. For once he didn’t go into a bar with the intention to fuck; for once it was with the intention to forget. It seemed life had other plans. Kit raised an eyebrow at the boy flirting with him. It was practically a gift, the way he was looking at him plus how handsome he was; Kit would be crazy to ignore this boy. “For two if you can handle what I’m drinking,” he said with a wink. 

Jack's pink tongue wet his bottom lip. He loved when things worked out the way he needed them to. "I'm sure I can handle myself," he joked, playing coy. He was curious about who Kendra was and why the guy was playing along if he hadn't wanted to screw, but it was what it was and Jack was totally game. “Watcha drinkin’?”

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axeltxrner:

“Well screw ‘em. You’re forging your own path anyways, right? Your own runway.” Axel added with a tip of his head, giving the young man a bit of a smirk. He didn’t know just how his words impacted the other, and while he wasn’t in the same position, he felt as though if it were him in that position, it’d be what he wanted to hear. “Yeah, no kidding. I hate the routine that I’ve fallen into, you know?” Axel muttered, taking a swig of the drink after it had been poured, thankful for the other’s bartending. “I’m from the Southeast. We moved a lot, even into the midwest for a while. So, nowhere in particular. It was just my brother and me sometimes too. What about you?”

God. Jack swooned, honestly, and that was plain on his face. His smile was wide and white and unburdened, reaching his eyes with a light crinkle at the corners. "Hey, thank you," he breathed, heart skipping a few beats. He did not deserve this, but he was going to enjoy it while it lasted. Jack watched his lips as he drank, positively shameless. He sipped at his own, big long drags of his drink - it wouldn't be long before he was feeling it. His tolerance didn't quite beat out what a lightweight he was. "I'm from Florida, so. Around there. Though I guess I was born... Somewhere. I don't totally know where I was born. I'm adopted." His head cocked to the side, cheeks warm. "You have a brother?"

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axeltxrner:

Axel enjoyed Jack’s company, and that seemed more and more of a rarity these days. The unique way he held himself was just something Axel found so interesting, and therefore, he didn’t mind the other, and in fact, wanted to be friends with him. “I get it. Just don’t let that get you into trouble. Trust me.”

Jack inhaled, long and deep, and let it out slowly. He had definitely already let it get him in trouble, and his smile said as much, but he nodded all the same. "Sure. Yeah." He grinned though, joking. "You gonna keep me safe from the big baddies?"

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pearltxrner:

Pearl knew the possibilities of creeps being all around them, but she never considered how the online image would serve as an easier access to those creeps before now. “Holy shit. Yeah. Fuck, that sucks.” She uttered cautiously as she nodded back. “Well, we’l just have to be a little careful then, huh?” She didn’t fully understand the brevity of what he was saying, but she knew that she often had to watch out for herself anyways. Might as well make it both of them now. Her grin pulled back as they seemed to make kissy faces at each other ironically. “Well, you’ve certainly got the beauty. And that’s saying something.” She winked back, adding, “And I’ll totally save your ass if it comes down to it.” She knew how much of a thrill she got from fighting and the internal anger that she never got to outwardly show unless she was in a good bar fight. “My dad’s just been… protective. Overtly so. I’ve been rebelling that ideal ever since I knew I could pass as 21. And he’s never been the wiser.” She stopped as she thought truly about what the concern was all about. From Damon, she knew that there could always be trouble brewing just around any corner.

This could have been Jack's moment to talk about the whole Thing. The guy, the videos, the gifts ending up on his front door, the police. But he would really rather not get into all of that, so he didn't. He moved on with her and listened attentively while she talked about her dad. For her, this time, and because he liked her already and cared about her. Not because he wanted to get seriously screwed by the guy. "Did you used to get in trouble a lot?" He asked, face scrunching. He never understood overprotective parents, and maybe that was just because his parents had never really cared or paid much attention. "Like, I guess that's sweet in a lot of ways, you know? Like, you can never say he doesn't give a shit."

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fearofthefox:

Grayson chuckled, it had been quite a while since he’d shared a kiss with anyone who actually wanted to kiss him in the first place. Even if he didn’t know the guy, sure he didn’t swing that way, but still it was kind of nice. Had it really been that long that he now would accept it from anyone? Yeah, yeah it had. “You aren’t shy about that are you?” he noted as he bent down to pick up his pack of cigarettes he’d dropped. “I don’t mind, mean a little warning would have been nice, but you shouldn’t just going ‘round kissing strangers.” He holds the pack out to him. “I’d given you the cigarette without it. But I need to know, why?  Why’d you do it? I ain’t that cute.”

Jack valued honesty. He really, really did, but he knew too much by the time he was going to be able to explain himself, and he couldn't tell the guy it wad a dare. It wasn't like he wouldn't have kissed the guy anyway, he was nothing short of beautiful, and not in a girly way either. Jack instead just beamed, teeth white and gleaming. "I'm not shy about it but why should I be?" He giggled, then, pulling a single cigarette from his pack and tucking it between his lips, trying to look cool or something. "Thanks." He went pink. God, he couldn't help but give the guy this win. "Hey, it's been a few since I've gotten to make out with anybody on your level. You're hot as hell."

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hopelessatticus:

Atticus leaned against the door frame, listening with interest. Three choices sounded fun, so did random. Hell, he was really base-level thankful that he just wasn’t going to be alone today. “Um. I don’t think eating a bag of Reese’s hearts alone on my couch counts as ‘plans’, so,” he laughed, shaking his head. This was cute.  “What are my three options?” As he asked, he gently took the balloon, just so Jack would have less to deal with right now. “Nice balloon, it’ll go with my…” Well, most of his stuff was blue, so. “I dunno, I’ll find a place.”

Jack was more than a little surprised at first that Atticus was so genuinely expecting to spend Valentine's Day alone. Then he remembered Atticus on that first day when they met, remembered his fear and his discomfort, and maybe it did make sense that he kept himself away from most interested potential partners. Well, not Jack. He cuffed his arm at the joke and smiled. "There's classic romance, a beautiful candlelit dinner a little while away." He smiled as he watched Atticus fumble with the balloon. The poor thing didn't quite fit anywhere. "There's the adventurous route - we can hike our way to a cabin up in the trees for a cozy little picnic and enjoy our time there. Or, option three. I'll cook for you here, and we can make the night ours in your own space."

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axeltxrner:

“Well, I’d say that’s a pretty cool profession if you ask me.” Axel admired the work, feeling as though the other surely found some sort of calling in it to make him pursue the path and even grab a slice of luxury while he was at it. “Ah, runways and shit seem like a bunch of garbage anyways.” Axel muttered, playing into the side of Jack as to maybe seem somewhat reasonably knowledgable about what he was talking about. “Diet coke does have a flavor that I enjoy on occasion. Might as well change things up anyways right?” As far as everything that was happening, nothing was as standard as he was used to, and it was a welcomed difference.

Jack's answering smile was a little more touched than he wanted it to be. He loved himself plenty, his confidence had grown into something strong and solid, but there were still holes sometimes, still weak spots that could use reinforcing. Axel probably didn't know just what he was doing, but that built him up more than words could say. "I'm not tall enough," he laughed. "Honestly, I'm too short for runways. Not lanky enough or anything, either. Which is okay." Jack was still plenty surprised, but he poured Axel a double of his own drink all the same. "It's nice to change things up. Life gets so boring when it's all one note." He put the parts away and sipped his own drink with a smile. "Where are you from, anyway?"

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axeltxrner:

“Well, I don’t think things would be ever go any further, considering all the circumstances. And I’d never want to steer you in the wrong direction. But, like I said, you’re good guy Jack. And a good friend to have.”

Jack smiled softly. He really wasn't sure how he ended up with this guy being so nice to him. Most guys his age who dressed and talked like that weren't exactly the most receptive to him. "Yeah. Totally. Hey, it's not my fault straight guys are so hot sometimes."

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pearltxrner:

“Jesus, that sounds like something I could get behind.” If what he was saying was true, she was probably in over her head, but Jack seemed decent enough, and frankly, she’d do anything from a good time. As he pulled out his phone however, she wasn’t sure what to expect before she saw how internet famous he really was. “Holy shit dude.” He really had a knack for it, and she wasn’t complaining. “That’s legit. You’re like a little local celebrity, aren’t you?” She grinned sheepishly. “Oh my god, I think I’m in love with you Jack.” She feigned the dramatics of batting her eyelashes and making a kissy face in his direction. “In all seriousness, facials, saunas, working out, drinking. That sounds like my perfect day.” As she continued into what she liked to do, it became increasingly obvious that she had no real aspirations. “You know…I’m really into all sorts of things. Mostly things that involve me being able to leave my house. I like dancing a lot. And, just so you know, it’s kind of weird, but I love a good bar fight. So, if you ever need anyone to take your back, and save your pretty face, I’m your girl.”

Jack's smile was unshakable, the boy getting comfortable with the constant compliments, and he did his best to brush them all off even though the validation Pearl was providing was tough stuff to attain. "I hope not," he admitted in response to the local celebrity bit. He hoped that he would be able to keep a low profile. "Like, there are some creeps out there," he tried, staying as vague as he could manage to while still communicating his concerns for once to someone. Because they were kind of always on his mind, and he was scared, and it was a lot to hold onto alone all the time. "I totally love you too," he giggled, making a great big smooch back in her direction, blowing kisses from both hands. He was surprised to an extent to learn about what she liked and liked to do, but he wasn't sure why. She seemed like she liked a good escape and there was nothing wrong with that. "Well that's good, 'cause I can't fight for anything, raised for the aesthetic, not to be the brawn. Or the brains, I guess.” He frowned for a moment. Ouch. But it was true. “Dancing is the best, who doesn’t love dancing? Were you kept inside a lot as a kid, though? You really want to escape.”

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fearofthefox:

Grayson was still coming back from the party, the hangover seemed to linger longer than he was used to–his senses still not fallen back to normal since the party. He had taken the afternoon off to try to come down, get his head back in order. He’d stopped for a smoke break, he’d just leaned back against a building and pulled out his pack of cigarettes when a man approached him. He was used to it, seemed to happen a lot since he’d moved there. What he hadn’t expected was a kiss. With wide eyes Grayson grabbed the man’s shoulder, reluctantly returning the kiss before pushing the man off of him. It’d be rude not to return some of the kiss, right. His hands still on the man’s shoulders, his brow furrowed as he looked at him. How the hell was this? “If you wanted a cigarette you could just ask.”

Jack laughed a little under his breath, grin wide still as he was pushed away. He was just trying to complete his dare and move on, but this guy was pretty cute. He wasn't about to deny that. And yes, maybe it was really nice kissing a guy that cute out of virtually nowhere. He also didn't punch Jack in the face, which was doubly nice. The boy hadn't even realized that this guy, Grayson, was about to have a smoke, and it wasn't like Jack smoked a lot, but in this situation it only seemed right. "Oh. Right. Totally." I maybe wanted both, though."

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hopelessatticus:

Alright. Alright, they were holding hands and nothing had happened that wasn’t good. Jack said that he’d get to where he didn’t need the damn pills, and he believed him. This was great. “I mean, there’s been a lot of robot movies, so probably. But I don’t think that would happen if people looked like you. They’d be so happy with how they look that they wouldn’t be mad enough at anything to kill people.” Atticus smiled, and hoped that had made sense.

Jack squinted. Atticus was sometimes quiet and sometimes wordy, sometimes subtle and sometimes, apparently, not at all. "Look at you, master of compliments," he said with a broad smile. Because that was a big, huge compliment and Jack wasnt totally sure he could come up with one that was any better save for shrugging, "Honestly I wish I looked more like you. You're, like, standard superhot, you know? Like who wouldn't think you were the hottest thing, right?"

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@axeltxrner

"I don't think I know what that means son, but listen, you're a standout guy. No need for someone to have to put in a good word for you."

Jack bit his lip. Because. Oh. “Really? I don’t want to assume, y’know. Don’t wanna get my hopes up or anything.” Because he didn’t feel like getting his heart broken or anything, but he wasn’t sure if his heart was in this. He just liked being liked, and really liked being liked by guys twice his age. Sue him.

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🍬 @icycami

Jack wasn’t always the most predictable of guys - a fact that everyone who knew him was well aware of - and when he decided to show up at Camille’s place with Starbucks and sleepytime tea bags, he hoped it wasn’t an awful time. They were due for a sleepover just like old times, but hopefully a little less awkward. He just wanted to braid her hair and soothe her head for a little while if he could. “Hey, best friend. It’s time to catch up. And cuddle. Okay?”

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💋 @sweettalkingacton

Two guys walk into a bar. And they’ve flirted before. One guy might have made out with the other guy’s crush and pet his dogs while he was out. Incidentally, neither guy knows this or their connection. So the guy just makes sure to lean over the bar just right while ordering his skinny margarita and asking how many measures they drop in their bloody mary drinks. He made sure his ass would be the star of the party long before leaving the apartment, so when dude number two approached, he kept it easy. “Hey, handsome. Who are you ordering for?”

[thatsjustjack]

i 100% will forever ship you with one of the turner daddies.

“Well, shucks. Put in a good word for me with one of them, then. Or both. I mean. Both works.”