the star and the songbird (JaskierXGeralt Modern AU)

Date Part 2

Julian woke up to hear something sizzling in a pan on the stove with a sweet and savory aroma of bacon and strawberries in the air. his eyes were foggy with sleepiness. he also smelled chocolate. it was warm outside, but he felt just right because he was inside with Geralt. wait, Julian thought, is Geralt using my stove? he got up and realized that he was half naked, so he slipped into some comfy pants and walked into the kitchen.

Geralt didn't notice him, so Julian sat on the couch watching Geralt cook. He'd never had anyone cook for him before. Well, except at home. but it was never out of love. people cooked for Julian because it was their job and they didn't get paid if they didn't. But here was Geralt, cooking for Julian because he cared. because they were.....

"Morning. I didn't see you walk in. how long have you been up?" Geralt set two plates on the coffee table. Julian leaned his head on Geralt's shoulder after he sat down.

"I just got up," Julian said. then he looked up at Geralt. "You didn't have to make me breakfast. I could have done it myself."

"I know. but I wanted to. you're the one who paid for dinner last night," Geralt ran his fingers through Julian's hair. "So, I thought I would repay you in the form of more food." Julian grunted and turned away so that Geralt couldn't see him blushing. he looked at the food on the plate. three pieces of bacon, some scrambled eggs, and two chocolate covered strawberries. 

"Well it looks and smells good. where did you get chocolate strawberries? I don't remember buying them." Julian asked. he was genuinely curious. 

"That's because I bought them. I got up pretty early. it took me 20 minutes to figure out where to buy them." Geralt was blushing now. they ate and talked for a good portion of the morning. Julian sang a few songs, they chatted some more, then Julian had to go to work.

"Wanna come with?" Julian asked. "It's mostly a practice day so I'll be the only one there except for some other dancers. you don't have to if you don't want to." he didn't expect Geralt to want to. he didn't even know why he suggested it. it was just an excuse for them to be together.

Geralt grunted. "Will Phillipa be there?"

"I don't think so. she doesn't work on Sundays," Julian said. he waited for Geralt's answer. "Again you don't have to come if you don't want to-"

"I'll come. I've never seen you practice."

"Oh!" Julian said, surprised. "Ok, let's go?"

"Lead the way."

Authors note: sorry for the short chapter and for not updating in a while. I've been really busy because me and my family are moving, and it's just been really stressful. tomorrow I will post a longer chapter and I will try to update as frequently as I can. during the month of September, I will probably not update much but in October and November I will update more often. thank you for being patient. love you all, stay hydrated, eat food, and have a good evening/morning/afternoon <3 8w8