ALL THAT EVER WAS

thin white lies

[thiinwhiitelies]

outerspacess​:

“okay, but who’s to say i’m not gonna lie to you just so i get to read a little bit of your book?” he responded with a smirk, raising an eyebrow at her. wyatt was genuinely intrigued by the girl’s work, convinced she was being humble. “but i’ll take it,” he added with a shrug, chuckling as he linked his own pinky with hers. as reluctant as he was to admit it, he had a soft spot the girl and the pinky promise he willingly made with her was evident enough. “aren’t you a lucky girl? most people don’t even get a first date with me,” he teased, dark eyes watching her intently. it wasn’t long before their waiter returned to their table and was setting down the dishes. as he got a whiff the food, an excited look appeared on his face, eager to try the pasta dishes she’d been gushing about. “damn, this looks amazing,” he commented, admiring the food on the table. wyatt thanked the waiter once he was done setting their table and left them alone again. “i guess i’m never gonna get to read that book of yours, huh?” 

“i’m trusting you, here. deos that mean you’ll be lying to me on our first date?” she asked in a teasing tone, her eyebrow raised towards him. nova had hardly known the man sitting across from her at the table, but for some reason, he had all of her trust put into him. he gave her a sense of security that she herself was unable to justify. it was strange, nova was usually extremely cautious around other people. she was someone who lived in fear a lot more than she cared to admit. “hey, looks like i played my cards right.” she joked, her eyes stuck on his, constantly getting lost in his gaze. “you day might come.. if i ever actually finish it. i promise, all will be revealed someday.” she laughed, moving to take her first bite of their meal. “and it somehow gets better every time i come. maybe this time it’s just because i have good company.” she teased, laughing a bit.

[thiinwhiitelies]

outerspacess​:

his eyes watched her intently as she spoke, a look of warm admiration written across his own face. “damn, okay. you’re really raising my expectations here,” he chuckled, in that moment realizing how hungry he actually was, especially with her going on about this new tier of chicken alfredo. her comment took him by surprise as he didn’t even realize he mentioned a second date, but that didn’t mean he wasn’t looking forward to one. in fact, whether it was a second date or a third date or a fourth, he was certain he wouldn’t grow tired of her; that was how much he enjoyed spending time with the girl. “if you’re nice, i’ll even consider a third,” he teased, his smile broadening into a grin. “it’s this gem of a place tucked away in capitol hill.” he coudn’t help but chuckle at her comment about pesto. “it’s the color, for sure. it’s definitely one of those dishes that deceive you. kinda looks like shit, but is actually the shit.” 

“i promise you, with everything i have inside me and my whole entire life, it’s good. if i’m wrong you can... play super loud music until 4 in the morning, or read a little bit of my book.” she said with a small laugh, holding out her pinky to show that she was serious about how good this place was. nova couldn’t quite put her finger on what had gotten into her, but all she knew was that she was absolutely swooning over him. she, really, couldn’t believe that he even thought to take her out. either way, she decided to not question it further. all she knew was that she was grateful. “wow, looks like i better be playing my cards right.” she laughed, taking a sip of her water. “well, it looks like we already have a pretty good idea for a second date.” she hoped aloud. “exactly! people fear green, but it’s great! and there’s garlic!” she defended. their waiter was quick to bring their food, setting down what looked to be the most delicious meal crafted in front of them.

[thiinwhiitelies]

outerspacess​:

“chicken alfredo, huh? a true classic,” he flashed her a grin, approval written across his face as he nodded his head. he trusted the girl’s recommendations, chuckling a bit at the way she struggled to pick a favorite dish. he found it utterly adorable how she was getting all excited over food, a trait he was beginning to learn he particularly enjoyed in a potential partner. wyatt barely wine-and-dined a girl before nova, but he was already enjoying his time with her even though the night had just begun. “i’ll have to take you to my favorite taco place for our next date then,” he declared. “not the fanciest place, but the best tacos you’ll ever have.” it didn’t even cross his mind that he was already planning a second date for the two of them. at that moment, their waiter arrived at their table, ready to take their order. “i’ll have the chicken alfredo, please,” – “and the…” he recalled the girl’s mention of her indecisiveness. “… pesto for my lovely date over here.” he watched the waiter take down their orders before grabbing the menus from their table. with a relaxed smile, he commented, “we’ll share. that way, you’ll get to have both the alfredo and the pesto.” 

“it’s a classic, but i can guarantee that you’ve never had chicken alfredo until you’ve had it here. this place is elite. it’s a whole new tier of chicken alfredo.” really, she was rambling at this point. she was never sure how dates were even supposed to go. the most that she knew was a second date was a good thing, and most likely the goal, though. this seemed to be a bit of a different situation, though. sure, this was a date, but they did know each other already. although, they didn’t know too much about each other.. but how much was too much to reveal on a first date? “oh, so i’m getting a second date?” she teased. “where’s this taco place at? ‘cause i am down for some tacos for the next one.” she said with a small laugh, a grin of pride on her face as she realized that she was doing good at this so far, and a second one was in their future. “i like the way you think.” she complimented, lips spread wife into a smile. “and you get them both, too. i think pesto’s super underrated, but that’s just me. some people are afraid of it... for some reason.”

[thiinwhiitelies]

outerspacess​:

there was something about the place that made it seem perfect for a first date — the subtle combination of the intimate music and the dimly lit lighting that created a romantic aura. the restaurant’s atmosphere was enough to excite him, even before he got his first taste of the food she’d gushed about. “yes, really,” he said to her with a reassuring smile. “wouldn’t lie to you, babe, especially not when it comes to food,” he joked as he reached for the menu that had been placed in front of him. “what would you recommend again?” he asked her, eyes scanning over the dishes that were offered, flipping through the pages as he contemplated what to order. “i don’t really have a favorite place to eat,” he answered honestly. “i tend not to stick to just one, i like trying out new places,” he added. he wasn’t too picky of an eater; in fact, he’d try anything at least once except if it was something really exotic like bugs and insects. “what about you? is this your favorite restaurant, or at least one of ‘em?” 

there was a good reason that nova had chosen this place for their first date. it was calm, quiet, and the perfect place where they could actually talk to get to know each other a little bit more. she hated loud places to eat, and loud places in general. nova was the type to become nervous around large crowds and loud noises, she had always been like that. even as a kid, she cowered as the sound of simple thunder, only because it was too loud for her. she grew up to love thunder, but it was about the only loud sound that she became comfortable with. “simple chicken alfredo with the corkscrew noodles. you can’t go wrong with it. although, they do have some of the best pesto i’ve ever had, too. i’m clearly indecisive.” she said with a small laugh. “oh, really? i’m the exact opposite. i like to find a place and stick with it, i only wish i was more open to trying new things.” she said with a small laugh. being a picky eater was her biggest curse. “oh, this is by far my favorite. i like noodles and company too, if i just want something quick, but this place is definitely the best.” she grinned. 

[thiinwhiitelies]

outerspacess​:

“wow, okay — some strong words of declarations you’ve got over there,” he chuckled as he teased the girl, but fully believing her words. she’d definitely set the bar for this joint and he was genuinely excited to be here tonight to experience the place and taste the food for himself. “i believe you,” he declared with a quick nod of his head as he entered the building, letting her lead since she was more familiar with the restaurant. his dark hues wandered, observing the interior, before they were met with a hostess who greeted them and led them to their table. he pulled the seat out for her and once she sat down, he walked around to the opposite side to take his own seat. “okay, okay, i’m lovin’ the vibes here already,” he commented, offering the place his stamp of approval.

nova always had it in her mind that if she had ever found someone she wanted to date, she’d definitely take them here. that is, if she was the one who was choosing the location for the date. the atmosphere was perfect for it, it was quiet and the music was always soft enough to where you could hear it, but it wasn’t going to drown out any conversation that you would be having. besides, they cooked their food fresh, which gave them more time to converse. “are you really?” she asked, almost giddy that he had liked the place she had chosen. “it’s the best, and the food’s going to get your approval too, i promise.” she said with a laugh, looking over the menu despite already knowing what she wanted. “so, where’s your favorite place to eat?” she asked, curious.

[thiinwhiitelies]

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“sounds like a plan,” he agreed with a nod, approving of the whole thing. wyatt was always down to spend some alone time with nova and if watching a show she loved would make her happy, then he wanted to do it for her. “a very cute idiot,” he teased, chuckling in response. he found comfort in the way she was stroking her thumb against his hand. small, intimate moments like this between him and a girl were rare and being with nova showed him the things he was missing out on. “elite permission? oh my god, you’re too much,” he replied, an exuberant laughter escaping him. it wasn’t long until they reached their destination and he pulled up to the valet stand at the front of the restaurant. “looks like we’re… here?” he questioned, craning forward to get a better look at the restaurant exterior. bringing his car to a stop, he hopped out of the car and handed his keys to the valet before jogging around the front of the vehicle to open the door for nova. wyatt reached his hand out, offering it to her, as he sniffed the air dramatically and said jokingly, “mhm, already smells like the best italian i’m about to have.” 

nova grinned when he confirmed their future plans, what she considered in her mind to be a second date. quality time was, probably, her love language, and sharing interests with each other was extremely important to nova. he watches her show with her, and she’d be happy to watch one of his with him, or sit down and listen to his favorite songs. she couldn’t help but wonder what his favorites and least favorites were, already eager to learn the words so she could sing along with him on car rides. she let out a laugh at him, looking over at him to study the way his face scrunched up a bit as he laughed. “we’re here.” she declared with a grin, the restaurant being all too familiar to her. she grabbed his hand as he opened the door for her, lacing their fingers together. “i promise, it is the absolute best. nobody could beat if it their life depended on it.” she said with a small laugh, leading them to the door and holding it open for him.

[thiinwhiitelies]

outerspacess​:

“wow, okay,” he rolled his eyes playfully at her. “but for real, i’ll watch the show, just for you,” he promised, a more serious tone in his voice as he meant what he said. wyatt chuckled at her comment about his car. “don’t worry, she’s a tough one,” he joked, referring to his vehicle. a hearty laugh escaped him as the girl mixed up her words and went on about a meme, finding the whole thing not only really funny, but also really cute. “okay, miss chicken permission,” he teased, shaking his head as he continued to chuckle. as he felt her hand reach over to his, he intertwined their fingers together. “god, you’re adorable,” he stated, turning his head to look at her for a brief moment before his eyes returned to the road. as he drove, he couldn’t believe he was on a date and with someone he genuinely liked a lot. “i’m really glad we’re doing this,” he confessed, one hand on the steering wheel as he made a turn. “and i’m stoked to try out this chicken permission,” he smirked as he teased the girl. 

“oh, come on. you think i’m going to let you watch it without me? ‘cause i had a whole plan to make us some popcorn, make my apartment as cold as i can so we can cozy up in nice pajamas and blankets, and watch it together.” she suggested with a small, hopeful smile. perhaps it was too soon to be planning for their next date, but she truly didn’t care. at this time, she was certain there would be a second date, anyway. “oh, yeah?” she asked with a small laugh, patting down on the center console of the car. “i sound like an idiot, i promise, i just can’t think of chicken parm without thinking of the meme too.” she said, giggling as she tightened her fingers around his. “you think so? because i think you may have me beat.” she said with a small laugh, her eyes gazing on him as he drove. “i am too, really... glad. and lucky. i feel very lucky.” she admitted, her thumb stroking against his hand. “i promise, this chicken will give you the elite permission.” she joked.

[thiinwhiitelies]

outerspacess​:

“hey, c’mon, now,” he objected, both hands up in protest. “i’m sure my charm and good looks make up for the fact,” he said jokingly. “for you? anything,” he declared with a charming grin, genuinely more than happy to watch the show with her if that would make her happy. wyatt liked getting to know the girl and if it was important to her, then it was important to him. he noticed how rigid she seemed as she observed his car’s interior, chuckling lightly at the way she seemed fascinated. “y’know, it’s just a car - it won’t bite” he teased. “make yourself comfortable.” he typed in the name of the restaurant and pulled up the address on the app before placing the device on the phone mount. “damn, you have no idea how excited i am to try this place,” he said as he started his car with a press of a button. “i kid you not, i had a dream about ravioli last night,” he continued with a laugh as he backed out of the parking spot and started driving, following the directions on his phone. 

nova found herself unable to wipe the smile off of her face while she was with him, his simple presence radiating joy off of her. “your charm and good looks do help you out a little bit, but i’m going to have to see some parks and rec love before we can continue this.” she teased, an undeniable grin on her lips. “i know, i know.. it all just seems.. fragile?” she asked with a small laugh, shaking her head as she looked around the car, finally settling into the seat as it was. “oh, this place is fantastic. the best chicken permission, fuck, chicken parm i have ever had.” she said with a laugh, shaking her head. “sorry. i think about the chicken permission meme more than i care to disclose.” she admitted somewhat sheepishly. already making a fool of herself, she decided to reach over to his hand, moving to hold it.

[thiinwhiitelies]

outerspacess​:

“jeez,” his eyes widening in disbelief when she mentioned how many times she’s watched parks and rec. “don’t hate me, but i’ve actually never watched it,” he confessed with a coy smile. wyatt was more of a film guy; he preferred to watch movies over tv shows. he couldn’t help chuckle at her reaction to seeing his ride; that was typically the reaction he got from people whenever they saw his car for the first time. “mhm,” he closed the door once she stepped in and took a seat. he ran around the front of the car to get into the driver’s seat. buckling his seatbelt once he was settled in the vehicle, he turned to face her and asked, “so, where am i going?” wyatt took his phone out and opened google maps, ready to type an address in. 

“you’ve... what?” she asked, putting on the dramatics for him. “you’ve never seen parks and rec?” her eyebrows were raised, lips parted in shock as she looked at him. “well, i’m going to have to ask to be taken back home, then.” she teased with a small laugh. “really though.. if i force you to watch anything, it’s going to be parks and rec. it’s by far one of my favorite tv shows. well... not by far. community and brooklyn nine nine trail close behind it, but parks and rec is fantastic.” she said with a small laugh. she stared at the interior of the car, too afraid to touch anything in fear of breaking it. “it’s called esposito’s family restaurant. kind of lame, but you can’t go wrong with their food.” she said with a small laugh.

[thiinwhiitelies]

outerspacess​:

“chris pratt? really?” he made a face. one of the reasons he enjoyed talking to nova so much was because it was easy; they bounced off of each other and their conversations seemed to come naturally. nothing ever felt forced between them and wyatt liked that. “no, you are,” he responded, slightly inching his face away from the kiss to rub his nose against hers. “you’re precious,” he stated, a wide grin on his face. at the same time, the doors to the elevator opened, revealing the parking lot of their apartment. fully pulling away from the kiss now, one of his hands reached down to grab hers. he led her to where his black audi a8 was parked, a very expensive gift from his father, letting go of her hand to open the passenger door for her. “ladies first,” he bowed his head slightly, chuckling, as he gestured for her get in. 

“hell yeah, chris pratt. i’m a huge parks and rec fan. i actually cried of excitement when they did the special episode this year, i had never been more excited for something in my entire life. i’ve rewatched it...” she paused herself, letting out a small laugh in realization that she was aboutt he embarrass herself, but she couldn’t just leave him hanging like that. “six times.” she admitted sheepishly, a large grin still on her lips. “now you’re flattering me.” she teased. she tangled her hand in his as he lead her to his car, her eyes widening when she saw it. “woah.” she said softly, never actually seeing a car that nice in her life. she just drove a 2010 chevy malibu that had been rear-ended before. “why, thank you.” she said with a small laugh, getting into his car and adjusting the seat a little bit.

[thiinwhiitelies]

outerspacess​:

“most handsome guy in the state?!” his eyes widened at the extremity of her comment. “well, i mean…” he pretended to fix the collar of his shirt, clearing his throat before he continued, “i am a pretty handsome guy, if i do say so myself.” he chuckled, obviously just messing with her. wyatt was a pretty confident guy with an ego, but he wasn’t a narcissist. it’s always nice to know that the girl you fancy thinks you’re attractive. as the elevator door opened, he stepped in first and clicked the ‘P’ button to head down to parking. turning around to face her, he grabbed her hands gently and pulled her towards him. “c’mere,” he said softly, reaching beneath her chin and tilting her face up to his. he leaned down slowly before his lips touched hers, grinning against her mouth as he kissed her, the elevator door closing.

“i would have said america, but... i’ve kind of got a thing for chris pratt.” she joked, her eyebrows raising as she spoke to note that she was only kidding. she couldn’t take her eyes off of him the whole night. she was smitten by him, his simple gaze enough to sweep her off of her feet and make her melt under his fingertips. “i’m glad you’re self aware.” she said with a small laugh. confidence was something that nova has always struggled with. it was the personality trait that she lacked the most, yet the one she longed for the most. she grinned into the kiss, an arm wrapping around him to bring her closer to her. she couldn’t ever seem to get enough of him. “you are so, so precious.” she said with a small laugh, pecking his lips yet again.”

[thiinwhiitelies]

outerspacess​:

“thank you,” he responded with a chuckle as the girl complimented him. although he’d never admit it, he kind of struggled with finding something to wear for tonight. he’d never really been on a date before so he didn’t know whether he was supposed to dress up or not. he wanted to seem like he didn’t try too hard but he also didn’t want to seem like he didn’t try enough. so he felt pretty smug that nova approved of his outfit choice. “as ready as i’ll ever be,” he said to her with a grin. stepping out of his apartment doorway, he closed the door behind him before leading her down the hallway towards the elevator. as he pressed the down button, he turned to look at her, admiring her once again. “jesus, you’re absolutely stunning,” he said as his tongue ran over his lips, and his eyes fixated on hers.

she let out a laugh as he complimented her yet again. nova was one of those people who was always unsure on how to respond to a compliment. social skills were not her strongest suit, and unsurprisingly.. neither were dates. either way, she was glad that she got to navigate this new adventure with wyatt. “you know..” she said with a small laugh, shaking her head at how embarrassed she was about to make herself. “i wonder how the hell i ended up with,” she she was laughing again, still unsure if she was about to embarrass herself, or flatter him. she was aiming for flattery. “with the most handsome guy in this state.” she said with a small smile, looking up at him as the elevator door opened. she reached for his hand, slowly, her hand pulling back after a moment.

[thiinwhiitelies]

outerspacess​:

wyatt stood there in front of the full-length mirror in his room, staring at his own reflection. black leather boots, tight black pants, and a snug fitting clover green button up. he let out a sharp exhale through his mouth, trying to shake off the nerves. nova was so different from any of the other girls he’d been with and the last thing he wanted to do was mess this up. he didn’t even know how this whole ‘date’ thing worked but he wanted to make sure tonight was perfect. he didn’t even realize what time it was until he heard her at his door. “crap,” he muttered under his breath as he quickly grabbed all his essentials, including his keys, wallet, and phone. he raced across his apartment, not wanting to keep her waiting, before swinging the door open to be greeted with the petite female. “hey– whoa.” a wide grin appeared on his face as his brown eyes looked her up and down, very obviously checking her out. “you look beautiful,” he complimented before leaning in to embrace her in a hug.

truthfully, nova wasn’t even sure how a first date was supposed to go. what talking points would she make? would she go on tangents for too long? she often found herself going on wild adventures with her words, struggling to find her way back to the main points. she also had a underlying fear that he would realize he didn’t actually like her, but she was avoiding that thought in hopes that it wouldn’t happen. her heart almost stopped as he opened the door, his pure beauty taking her back. she stared at him for a moment, a large grin on her face as she did. “whoa yourself.” she said with a small laugh. “thank you so much, you look -- wow. fantastic.” she said with a small laugh, her cheeks blushing lightly. she held him close in their hug for a moment before pulling away. “are you ready for the best italian you’ve ever had?”

[thiinwhiitelies]

“you’re fine, you’re fine! you’re going to do great.” nova was staring at herself in the mirror as she spoke, trying her best to calm her nerves. her breaths were quick and short, barely enough to get air in. she hadn’t ever, really, been on a date. not a real one, and surely not with someone she liked as much as she fancied wyatt. “remember, don’t get alfredo, and don’t fill up on bread. don’t be a fuckin’ idiot, either.” she said to herself in the mirror, staring at the glass before giving one final look at her outfit, double checking her hair and makeup soon after. “okay, okay, not bad.” she nodded, a grin on her face as she closed her door behind her and then walked over to wyatt’s apartment, a grin on her face as she waited.

[thiinwhiitelies]

outerspacess​:

the smile on his face only grew as the girl gushed about his song. it was always a nice feeling to get recognized for his songwriting; that was a skill he took great pride in. “and to think you haven’t even heard me sing it yet,” he said playfully. he was certain he’d play and sing the song for her one day, but for now, he just wanted her to know that she’d been on his mind during all those days they weren’t talking. “good to know,” he responded softly before returning to their kiss, slightly turning his body and shifting in his seat so that he was more comfortable. with his hands cupping her face, he used his thumbs to stroke each of her cheeks. he ran his tongue along her lip, asking silently for her permission as one hand moved to the base of her neck. 

nova could feel her heart beating out of her chest with excitement the more she thought about the song he had written for her. the lyrics played over and over again in her mind and went on a never ending loop. she was almost certain this was her favorite song now, for forever, and she hadn’t even gotten to hear him sing it. “i’ll hold that to you, because it sounds like, to me, you’re going to sing it to me someday.” she laughed gently. she wrapped her arm around him, keeping his body close to hers with the other rubbing her thumb against his cheek as well. she parted her lips for him, giving him access to her tongue.

[thiinwhiitelies]

outerspacess​:

his eyes watched her intently as she took the phone from his hand and read the note. he couldn’t help but smile as he watched her, the mere sight of her tugging at his heartstrings. he was certain he’d never felt this way about anyone before; this was all so foreign to him and as scary as it was, he was slowly beginning to accept these feelings. “really?” he asked with a raise of an eyebrow. wyatt wasn’t necessarily the ‘sweet’ type, but it was obvious he was changing for this girl. “of cou-” he was cut off by a soft kiss on the lips, not that he was complaining. he kissed her back, smiling into the kiss. “i missed you,” he murmured against her lips, bringing his hands up to cup her cheeks as he deepened the kiss. 

“really,” she confirmed, her hand snaking around his shoulders so the girl could bring him closer to her. she was never able to get close enough to him. “nobody’s liked me enough to write a song, and the lyrics.. they’re beautiful. the thought alone is enough to make me swoon, but this is a really, really good song. you’re really talented, wyatt.” she assured, smiling. she couldn’t help but match his smile as they kissed, her hands moving to tangle in his hair. “i missed you.” she whispered, quickly getting back into the kiss.

[thiinwhiitelies]

outerspacess​:

a sense of relief washed over wyatt at nova’s statement about second chances. he knew he’d been a dick about the whole situation and he didn’t deserve her forgiveness at all, but he was glad she gave it to him anyways. even though he’d only known the girl for a short time, he could tell she had a pure heart and was the type to see the best in people. he needed someone like that in his life, someone who would show him the love and attention he never got growing up. a soft chuckle left his lips as the girl expressed her curiosity, opening the ‘notes’ app on his phone. “so,” he started, a bit nervous, his teeth biting down on his bottom lip. “you know how i told you i wrote a song about you?” he turned his head slightly to look at her. “well, this is it,” he said, handing her his phone so she could read the lyrics. he wasn’t good with expressing his emotions, but he sure was good at writing them out in the form of a song. 

nova grew up being told that people are evil and are not to be trusted. she was surrounded by her peers telling her that you should not trust or forgive, because you’d be hurt. she didn’t care. she believed people fucked up -- and that they could change enough to fix their fuck ups. she could only hope that wyatt would be able to do this. in her mind, he was worth taking the risk for. call her whipped. she wasn’t sure what it was about him exactly, but she swooned over him. “yeah,” she said with a nod, looking at him as he explained the song. she couldn’t help but become nervous as she took his phone in her hand. nobody had ever written a song for her. she leaned her head against his shoulder as she read the note. “wyatt,” she said softly, able to feel her heart almost beating out of her chest. “this is.. the sweetest thing anyone’s ever done for me.” she was speechless as she went back to read the words he had written for her. “thank you.” she spoke softly, now leaning over to plant a soft kiss on his lips.