Song-shots (Welcome to the statehouse)

🌺"Always? Always."🌀

A/N: this AU has a thing where you represented a state and were granted statehood at 21, in this, California is 15 and Texas is 16, yes I know they were granted statehood 5 years apart, but imma change that, just cause. Anyway, this has a bit of an angsty part but it ends happily and it's only one part, hope ya enjoy it, this was fun af to write. Yes, they are dating. And no I'm not going to include their falling out, I'll do that for a different chapter.

TW: bxb, earthquake and light blood mentioned.

Aug. 1840,

Maybe it's the way you say my name
Maybe it's the way you play your game

They were young and dumb, they liked it like that, after all, they had but not a care in the world, no worries and no troubles, other than Cali's fires and earthquakes.

But it's so good, I've never known anybody like you

They did everything together, it pissed off Mexico but, he could do not a thing, Texas was in his own hands now, not his.

But it's so good, I've never dreamed of nobody like you

Florida who was just older than Texas would say they were practically joined at the hip some days, they were closer than close.

And I've heard of a love that comes once in a lifetime

They had nicknames for each other, Texas had Bonnie, and California had Poppy, they rarely used their real names.

And I'm pretty sure that you are that love of mine

And they were dating, they had their first kiss in a field, a field of beautiful flowers, just enough wind the dandelions were dispersing, and the sun just setting.

'Cause I'm in a field of dandelions
Wishing on everyone that you'll be mine, mine

They would jab small jokes at each other but never took it too far, even in disagreements, they would always hear each other out and wait before responding.

And I see forever in your eyes
I feel okay when I see you smile, smile
Wishing on dandelions all of the time

Disagreeing wasn't common, in fact, it was rather rare, but never ended badly, they always forgave each other.

Praying to God that one day you'll be mine
Wishing on dandelions all of the time, all of the time

One day, Cali dragged Texas to a place that was very dear to him, it was a beautiful valley, covered in flowers the majority were California poppies, and it covered The Valley and the rolling hills, as far as the eye could see.

I think that you are the one for me
'Cause it gets so hard to breathe

The orange, yellow and cream colours were laid out beautifully, with the Lupine's, Globe gilia's and Baby blue eyes, it made a beautiful field, with a path to the middle.

When you're looking at me, I've never felt so alive and free

"Poppy, this-this is beautiful! How did you find this place?" "I have my methods Bonnie, isn't this place so peaceful? It would be a go place for picni- Hey! You can't pick them!"

When you're looking at me, I've never felt so happy

Before he could finish Texas took the picked flower and tucked it behind California's ear, "there, now this place is almost as perfect as you."

And I've heard of a love that comes once in a lifetime

"Wha- How- wh-" Texas chuckled at California's embarrassment, and hugged his Poppy, kissing his cheek for good measure. "This place is stunning Poppy, but it pales in comparison to you"

And I'm pretty sure that you are that love of mine

Another time, Texas was carrying California around on his back, they preferred the quiet of the mountains and generally secluded places.

'Cause I'm in a field of dandelions
Wishing on everyone that you'll be mine, mine

A few days later they were hanging out and fell asleep cuddling each other, California had woken up first, "Bonnie?" He said in a lazy attempt to wake the other, but it was unsuccessful, so he just went back to sleep.

And I see forever in your eyes
I feel okay when I see you smile, smile
Wishing on dandelions all of the time

Those were the good times, then there were the scary, and bad, one time, Texas had taken California to the woods because he knew Mexico was in town, he knew what he wanted, he was gonna try and take both him and California.

Praying to God that one day you'll be mine
Wishing on dandelions all of the time, all of the time

Then California had a bad earthquake, he didn't know where to go and it hurt to move, he just needed to find Texas then he could figure it out from there.

Dandelion, into the wind you go

Well, he passed out from the pain, but Texas found him not 3 minutes later.

Won't you let my darling know?

Limbo wasn't fun for California, but he was taken from there as fast as he entered.

Dandelion, into the wind you go

He was barely saved that day, once he awoke Texas held him tighter than ever.

Won't you let my darling know that?

"I'll never let you go, Poppy. I promise" California Who was sobbing into his chest from both pain and fear.

I'm in a field of dandelions

Then there was a bloody gash that formed and luckily Texas knew enough first aid to stitch it up.

Wishing on everyone that you'll be mine, mine

He held the shorter tightly in fear that if he let go he'd go back to limbo.

And I see forever in your eyes
I feel okay when I see you smile, smile
Wishing on dandelions all of the time

That time was long ago and Texas never forgot, he always kept a closer eye on him now, even a simple fall could cause him to flip.

Praying to God that one day you'll be mine
Wishing on dandelions all of the time, all of the time

California would brush it off as a fall and just get up again, as nothing happened, with an occasional kiss on the cheek just to seal the deal he was fine.

I'm in a field of dandelions
Wishing on everyone that you'll be mine, mine

days like that were good, And well appreciated looking back California only wished he could've done more.

~~~|A/N|~~~

What's up guys gals and non-binary pals! Thank you @coco39832 for this request I've always wanted to do a story like this and I may or may not have squealed writing this because it may just be me but I love this!

Drink some water and eat something today! You deserve to be happy and healthy! Remember asking for help doesn't make you weak!