[ He’ll have to borrow Martin’s jumpers made out of boyfriend material, next time. Assuming there will be a next time. That this isn't a totally devastating mistake …which is an easy concern to spiral on, until he sees Jon approaching and his foot stops bouncing. A cautious smile lights up his face, which warms with the tentative excuses for being on time. ]
I’m just happy you made it… [ Said like a guy that can’t believe his dumb good luck. ] I er… intentionally left earlier than a sane person would, so I couldn’t talk myself out of believing you’d want to be stuck here.
[ He has to force himself to take a deep breath before he continues to spit out every insecure thought he has – it’d be an awful conversation for a first date. They at least didn’t need all the small talk, working with each other and all. ]
Didn’t sleep much, anyway. [ He grins, self-deprecation evident in his tone; but he remembers to reach for his own bag for the thermos. ] Tea? [ Yes, he’s noticed Jon’s poor abused bag. ]
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Date: 2025-07-05 02:43 pm (UTC)I’m just happy you made it… [ Said like a guy that can’t believe his dumb good luck. ] I er… intentionally left earlier than a sane person would, so I couldn’t talk myself out of believing you’d want to be stuck here.
[ He has to force himself to take a deep breath before he continues to spit out every insecure thought he has – it’d be an awful conversation for a first date. They at least didn’t need all the small talk, working with each other and all. ]
Didn’t sleep much, anyway. [ He grins, self-deprecation evident in his tone; but he remembers to reach for his own bag for the thermos. ] Tea? [ Yes, he’s noticed Jon’s poor abused bag. ]