SANDERS SIDES ONESHOTS

Mended Bridges and Revalations

TWs: references to drug use, sex, parties, alcohol, and overdoses. Mentions of AIDS (dw no one has it ahaha) swearing, mentions of worrying/anxiety, angst with a happy ending.

So uh... y'all remember "Bloody Noses and Broken Promises"? Well, if you haven't read that one or don't remember it, please go read it because this is a second part. I was kinda obsessed with that story and didn't want it to end just yet. This technically isn't as much Demus as it is fluffy creativitwins content, though there is some Demus. (Sorry I'm a sucker for positive sibling interactions 😤) plus this story /kinda/ hits close to home so as the Roman simp I am, I wanted to get him in here too. Enjoy!

(This part takes place 6 months after the first part.)

Remus sighed as he shakily reached for the handle of the door. He entered the dimly lit lobby, immediately feeling out of place. This room was filled to the brim with old white people, teenage girls, and rich couples.

Uhg. Theatre.

He sighed, running a hand through his hair as he made his way through the maze of human bodies, towards a corner of the room no one was occupying. With a quick glance down towards his phone, he retired the hope that Janus had texted him. 'Damn Jan, way to leave me hanging,' he thought to himself, as the lobby filled with more and more useless conversations and fake laughter.

Just then, his phone rang. Remus looked down with fast anticipation, nearly melting at the caller ID. It was Janus.

"Hey," he said softly, trying not to call attention to himself for once.

"Hey, I'm sorry I'm running behind, turns out my tank was low. I'll see you soon, okay?"

"You better. This was your stupid idea."

"Love, you know this is what Emile recommended. Besides, I think you'll enjoy this story much more than you're anticipating. I'll be there soon."

"Okay... love you."

"Love you too." The phone hung up. Remus sighed, leaning more comfortably against the wall. At least his knight in shining armor was coming to suffer through this musical with him. However, Remus wasn't being honest with himself about the real reason he was dreading this. It wasn't because of the stupid show, though musicals certainly weren't his speed. It was because of him.

Roman Jimenez, Remus' twin brother. Also known as, the brother who he had a very negative relationship with. But his therapist said he should try to have a better relationship with his family, so here he was. At this stupid lobby, ready to see this stupid play.

Despite his attitude, he really wanted a better relationship with his brother. When they were younger, things were so simple and easy. They always had each other's backs. But, as with most things in Remus' life, it changed for the worse. And if Remus couldn't fix things, he could at least try to better understand why.

Janus arrived, and immediately started gazing through the sea of people for his boyfriend. Remus perked up and waved at him, gaining the other's attention.

"Remus!" Janus cheered, kissing his lover's cheek.

"Pft, what's got you so perky?" Remus retorted, taking the bouquet Janus had bought for the two to give to Roman.

"Oh, I'm just so excited. Unlike yourself, I love theatre. Especially Rent, it's very... real. You'll love it," Remus rolled his eyes at that, muttering a "sure, Jan," before taking his partner's hand and walking towards the theatre.

~yeah I'm not drawing out this story by describing the whole ass play. Long story short, listen to Rent. Or don't. Lots and drugs and sex. And aids.~