bubblegum ; karl jacobs

𝐓𝐄𝐍.

"Because love, can burn like a cigarette"
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𝒂/𝒏; this chapter was written over two days, so I apologise for any inconsistencies :)
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Checking out your outfit in the glass of the bus window, you pulled up Spotify on your phone and began to play a simple yet suiting song, Out Like a Light 2 - by The Honeysticks. fiddling with your hair as the soft sound played through your headphones, you began to think about the day ahead of you. Karl was going to be there, and taking you on what you could only think of as a date, because it fit all the criteria.

Karl had called you while you waited as your bus stop to take you to the station to confirm where you were going. His gentle voice crowding your memory as you thought of the moment, you thought back to what he was saying at that moment-

"By the way, I thought I could take you to the aquarium? I know it sounds odd I just think it's oddly romantic."

you giggled before giving him a short response by saying "its not odd at all, I'd love to go to the aquarium with you. I'll be there in an hour?"

Karl simply hummed a response, then breathed out "Yep! see you soon!" before hanging up the phone.

Bringing yourself back to reality, you realised your bus was at its final stop - your stop. As you grabbed your bag -it was so heavy due to the absolute insane amount of things you had packed, some hair accessories if he wanted to take photos, a phone charger, your wallet, a small zip lock bag filled with your allergy medication along with some general pain relief meds- and walked down the aisle before tapping your transport card and hopping off the bus.

Being on time required you got on your train in exactly five minutes, which seemed like no time at all. walking with a fast pace to your train platform, you checked on the small tv screen to see if your stop was listed and yep, it sure was. waiting for the train, you decided to message Karl.

y/n :) <3

heyheyhey!!

im on my train platform pls im so bored

karl cafe boy <3

woo!! im at a gas station right now just grabbing some snacks

y/n :) <3

ooo!

can you grab me a monster btw? I forgot to grab one from home :(

just as you saw his response come through, you heard the train coming. putting your phone back into your bag as the train slowly came to a stop.

The train ride was long and slow- you lived a decent while away from the aquarium, maybe 45 minutes by car- but your music and most important Karl made it much more bearable. He had even called you at one point because he didn't want to be using his phone while driving (don't text and drive morons), and during the phone call you two didn't really talk about too much, just basic things like how your day was going and such.

Hearing your stop announced on the loud speaker, you gathered your things and waited by the train doors. When the doors did open, you made your way down the stairs to where Karl said he would meet you. looking at all the cars parked on the street, you see a message from the one and only on your phone.

Karl café boy <3

I can see you!! im two cars down to your right <3

as you looked to the car Karl had said he was in, your eyes widened as you saw a tesla sitting in that very same spot.

oh right, this guy's loaded.

walking over to the car, you give Karl a soft wave as you open the car door and slide into the car seat. You look over to the screen panel to see he was listening to Lovers Rock - by TV Girl, which happened to be one of your favourite songs.

"I didn't know what monster you wanted, so I just got zero ultra, is that all good?" the boy said softly before grabbing the aforementioned drink out of the bag sitting at his feet and handing it to you. You laughed softly as a smile came across your face- you hadn't told him, but the white monster was your favourite and had been for years. Even if it wasn't deliberate, it made your heart jump.

As Karl got the car started and reversed out of the parking spot, he tapped the unpause button on the screen between you two, and the calming lyrics filled the space around you.

Are you sick of me?
Would you like to be?
I'm tryna tell you something

you looked over to Karl, absolute love filling your heart. you had only known this boy properly for a month at this point, but he had made more of an impact on your life than anyone else you had ever known.

Something that I already said
You like a pretty boy
With a pretty voice
Who's trying to sell you something
Something that you already have

as karl softly hummed along to the song lyrics, he reached the hand he wasn't using over to yours, wrapping his long fingers around yours, your cheeks flushing a deep red.

But if you're too drunk to drive,
And the music is right
She might let you stay
But just for the night

Karl squeezed your hands slightly before asking you a question, "do you want to get matching stuffed sea lions or something? sorry if its childish I just think it would be really cute" after finishing his sentence you giggled slightly before kissing his hand and sighing, "of course I would idiot. that sounds adorable"

And if she grabs for your hand
And drags you along
She might want a kiss
Before the end of the song

the rest of the car ride was absolute bliss, you two just softly speaking unspoken words as you relished in the company of each other. he made you so happy, you just felt more like yourself around him. no more being this person who you don't recognise. its just you, really you, and him- and you wouldn't change that for the world.

Because love, can burn like a cigarette
And leave you with nothing
And leave you with nothing