where are they now? (shourtney/damaige)

chapter 6: wandering eyes

Courtney wakes up seeing the soft light illuminating from behind the blinds in Shayne's living room. She takes a moment to enjoy the peace and warmth under the blanket before sitting up and checking her phone. They find it on the end table and plugged into what must have been an extra charger Shayne had around. Courtney takes a gulp from the glass of water he left for her and picks up a piece of paper folded in half with her name written neatly on the outside.

Hey Courtney, Saige was pretty tired when they got back so she stayed over at Damien's apartment (11E). Sorry we didn't wake you last night. I plugged in your phone and feel free to help yourself to anything you might need. Saige left out a clean towel for you and I have a spare new toothbrush you can use in the top bathroom drawer. Once everyone is up we were planning on getting some breakfast together, hope that sounds good to you. See you when you wake up.
-Shania :)

Courtney smiled to themself and checked the time, it was a little after 10. She got up and padded over the the bathroom. They switched the water on in the shower and brushed her teeth while the water was warming up. Shayne had really nice smelling shampoo and conditioner, a musky masculine scent that Courtney actually preferred. And, most importantly, not a three-in-one in sight. Courtney got out and wrapped the towel around herself before peaking out to see if Shayne was awake. He wasn't in his room so Courtney went inside and looked over his closet for a shirt to wear to breakfast. She settled on a short sleeved button up that had a big flower pattern all over it. It was actually eerily similar to a shirt she already owned but in a different color. She reserved herself to not borrow anything else though. They put the clothes they wore to bed into his hamper and pulled on her jeans from the night before. Just as she was stealing a swipe of his deodorant Courtney heard Shayne come through the front door. Shayne noticed that Courtney had neatly folded the sheets and blankets on the end of the couch.
"Hey Court, I'm back from the gym. Did you get my note?"
Courtney steps out from the bathroom all dressed with the button up tied at her waist and sleeves rolled up. They were brushing their mostly damp hair.
"Yeah Shania, I got it. I am all set for breakfast whenever Saige and Damien are."
Shayne noted the shirt she had on. He thought it looked really nice on them. It also felt nice in general to come back to his place and have someone there. But he pushed that thought away.
"Perfect, I'm just going to hop in the shower real quick. Do you want to text Saige to see if those two are up yet?"
"Sounds like a plan!"
Shayne smiles and heads towards the bathroom. There is a slight layer of condensation on the mirror but other than that it is pretty much the same as when he left. While Shayne showers Courtney plops down on the couch and sends a quick text off to Saige.
-How was your magical night with Damien? 👀
While waiting on a response she does her daily app check; twitter, instagram, tik tok. They may or may not look Shayne up and hit follow on a platform or two. To make it less creepy she also searches up Damien and follows him as well. She hears the water shut off, knowing Shayne is done with his shower. A minute or two later Shayne crosses the gap between the bathroom and his bedroom. He has the towel around his waist and a few droplets of water slide down his exposed skin. Courtney gulps. They turn their attention back to their phone and try not to linger on that image.
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Damien wakes up a little before Saige. He looks over at her cocooned in the blankets and smiles. Without her foundation, you can really see her freckles. Saige's phone dings softly next to him. Because he had just moved in, he didn't have all of the furniture set up yet so his bed side table was really just two boxes stacked on top of each other. He pulls her phone off his charger and goes to hand it to her. He sees Courtney's text pop up on the screen. He doesn't read it on purpose but it is a short message so before he can process to look away it is too late. For a moment, he wonders what she meant in asking that before dismissing it. Not his business anyway. He shifts over and puts a hand on Saige's shoulder to wake her up gently. Saige blinks her eyes open and lets out a yawn before settling into a soft smile.
"Morning Dame."
"Good morning Saige, sorry for waking you but I think you might have gotten a text."
Saige reaches her arm up to grab her phone from him. Damien finally takes his hand off her shoulder and Saige feels an instant coolness on her skin at the loss of his touch. She checks her phone and sees Courtney's text.
"Brat."
Saige mutters under her breath. She types up a response.
-Shut up(it was kind of nice tho, maybe you'll get details later IF I feel like it)
Courtney must have been on her phone because she responds back less than a minute later.
-Okay okay, I'll play nice. You guys want to head up to Shayne's whenever you're ready? He's just finishing up in the shower.
Saige raises her eyebrows and makes a note to press Courtney for details of her night later as well.
-Be up in the next 30 or so Courty!
-Sounds good Saigey!
"Shayne's in 30ish?"
She asks. Damien nods back to her.
"Sounds like a plan."
Saige takes a deep breath before swinging her legs around and hopping down from Damien's bed. As stubborn as she is, she is glad they both slept in his bed, it was super comfy. Saige walks over and opens Damien's closet. She riffles through his shirts before finding a black one with an anime-like image that resembles Damien. She turns to him.
"Is this you?"
Damien nods shyly.
"Yeah that is my twitch merch."
Saige nods and pulls it off the hanger.
"I'm wearing this to breakfast."
She says it so matter-of-factly. Damien shrugs.
"Be my guest bud."
Saige leaves to change in the bathroom. Damien hops out of bed and picks out his own outfit for the day. He hears Saige switch the water on and figures it is safe to go out and start a pot of coffee. Saige emerges from the bathroom less than 10 minutes later toweling off her hair. Despite still being damp, the red and black tendrils of hair fight to curl into her natural hair texture. She put her skirt back on and tied the shirt up in the front with her strappy black corset belt over it. It doesn't look out of the ordinary. The whole thing actually goes together quite well.
"Your turn Haas."
"Oh thanks Ryan."
Damien swaps with her and turns the shower back on. When Damien gets out he realizes he forgot to grab his socks and underwear. He peaks out and sees Saige on the floor petting the geese. He dashes to his room and changes quickly. Saige glances up just before he gets to the room. After knowing him for so many years it can be hard for Saige to remember that Damien is a full grown man. What was once skinny and lanky is now solid and strong. She shrugs to herself, not bad.