after asking around a bit, the boys found out that mr beast was with the lighting crew, trying to figure out lighting for the video. so the four of us dart (and when i say dart, i mean the three friends dart while dragging me behind them) to introduce me to the man.
once we make it to the studio, karl, chandler, and kris spot their friend immediately. they greet the lighting directors, then take me to meet him.
"JIMMY!" the three chorus.
"oh god, what is it?" the man- jimmy- asks. he looks at the four of us and his eyes immediately lock with mine.
"don't tell me." he snaps his fingers and points his finger in my direction. "haven?"
"i'm not even surprised that you guys know me anymore," i say with a laugh. "that's me. and i'm assuming you're mr. beast?"
"please, none of my friends call me that. i'm jimmy." i expect him to extend his hand, but instead he pulls me into a hug.
i'm usually not one for hugs, i've never been super physically affectionate. but jimmy is good at giving hugs, so i let the moment happen.
"oh so he can hug you, but i can't?" karl asks grumpily while crossing his arms.
"i never said-" karl narrows his eyes at me, which causes me to immediately stop talking. i can't tell if he's serious or not.
"don't worry, i'll hug you, karl!" chandler says as he wraps his arms around karl.
"me too!" kris joins in, pulling him into a group hug. i see karl's signature sunshine smile appear across his face, and my mind eases a little.
though i have absolutely no reciprocation of this... admiration... he seems to feel for me, i also don't want to intentionally crush him. because that's happened to me before. and i wouldn't wish that feeling upon my worst enemy.
so i'm constantly torn between leading him on and hurting him. neither of which sound particularly appealing.
"what am i missing over here?" someone with a raspy voice asks from behind the group hug, ripping me away from my thoughts. the three friends turn their heads, then bring the fourth person into the group hug.
"NOLAN!" they all shout in unison. jimmy and i stand there watching, and jimmy lets out a light chuckle.
"are they always this... affectionate?" i ask.
"they're typically more affectionate," he responds. i grimace. i better get used to it, then!
"haven!" nolan exclaims when they break free from the hug. "it's nice to finally meet you! i'm nolan." he extends a hand and i shake it.
"nice to meet you too, nolan," i reply.
"alright, now that all the greetings are over with, get to work!" jimmy scolds. "i gotta get back to talking to the lighting directors, and i better not catch any of you slacking. and show haven the ropes while you're at it, okay?"
"yes sir!" chandler says, and the four crew members push me out of the room. once we're out, they surround me as we walk around, and they point out different areas.
"this is where the snack table is!" kris says, pointing to a large table of snacks.
"i'll be spending a lot of time over there," i state. they all laugh, and i can't help but feel a sense of belonging. they're all so warm and welcoming.
"the bathrooms!" nolan points out. "you'll want to know where those are at some point."
"definitely. thank you very much."
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sweet tooth - karl jacobs
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