𝕦𝕡𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕖 . 𝕛𝕤𝕔𝕙𝕝𝕒𝕥𝕥

𝕥𝕨𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕪 𝕗𝕚𝕧𝕖

THE start of the ride was simple. erin's phone automatically connected to his bluetooth as he started up the engine, giving her the freedom to play whatever she pleased.

so of course, she was going to send a few hints.

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erins spotify 🌷 @ erinslisteningparty
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like or like like . miniature tigers . tell it to the volcano ♪

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erins spotify 🌷 @ erinslisteningparty
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follow you . bring me the horizon . that's the spirit ♫

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shoot me down . rex orange county . who cares ? ♫

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erins spotify 🌷 @ erinslisteningparty
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smithereens . twenty øne piløts . trench ♪

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you and i . d4vd . petals to thorns ♫

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stuck with me . the neighbourhood . hard to imagine the neighbourhood ever changing ♪

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they exit town avoiding late morning traffic and make their way to a more scenic route of winding backroads.

"this is kind of weird right?" schlatt starts as one of the songs fades to its end. "i really don't want this to be awkward between us."

erin glances over to schlatt, who's eyes were still focused on the road.

'this can go two different ways.' she thinks to herself. 'either he's going to admit that he wants to see things through or worse, that the whole thing was a mistake and he wants to move past it.'

"yeah a little, but i think we can agree that we kind of had this coming.." she replies honestly.

all of the flirting back and forth was bound to land them somewhere. whether it was on camera or behind the scenes, it wasn't just playful banter. anyone in their circle, and even others online could see that.

that being said, erin was still taken back with what schlatt admits next.

"why feel the need to label things when we can just enjoy what we have without the repercussions?"

"what do you mean?" she asks dumbfounded. she knew exactly what he meant, but for it to sink in she needed him to slap her in the face with the truth. dancing around the idea wasn't going to do anything.

"like.." he pauses as the road narrows and winds to the left. he takes this moment to try and find the right words, as if it would help the situation. "there's obviously something going on between us, but what's the point of making it a big deal? we can just test our limits as we go but at the end of the day, we don't have to stress about the consequences of calling it anything."

"so basically friends with benefits?" she asks with a snort, trying to grasp what he was asking of her. of her feelings.

"jesus rin, when you put it like that!" he defends. "it's not like it would really work out anyways, right?"

the road comes to a split, one way to an empty lot that lead to what looked like hiking trails and the other to a narrow road that progressed further north.

the midday sun pokes through the trees, causing erin to squint. she didn't understand why he was so quick to shut down what could have been in store for them. even if he was unsure about the distance, the three hours that separated them, they both had some of the most flexible jobs allowing them to make that commute.

she knew this wasn't what she truly wanted, but erin was willing to settle for crumbs if it meant keeping him close.

"i mean, what can it hurt?" she offers with an uncertain smile.

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AMYAH SPEAKS 🦋

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maaaaaaaaaan we were so close

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