Shourtney Vol. 1

Try Not To Laugh

A.N. Based off of the video that the Squad posted. Pretty much just what the two were thinking during the film session. Enjoy and as always, ROCK ON!!! 🎸

Shayne

Today has been a good day. I've smiled pretty much all day, just because Courtney was smiling. I heard that we were filming a try not to laugh video and I was determined to make her laugh. I didn't care if no one else laughed, as long as she laughed I'd be fine.

Before we even started filming I knew that this wasn't going to be easy. Keith was first in the hot seat. Noah was disqualified. Olivia did her usual nonsense. Courtney was up next and sang behind Keith which made me laugh. I went up not really knowing what to do so I grabbed a ball and improvised my performance. I almost had him and I saw that Keith was going to break, after that I knew that he was over it.

Second round Courtney was up and Keith started off strong pranking Courtney by showing his junk. He said he would but we all thought that it was going to be later. Olivia knew that he usual craziness might get her to laugh. My turn. I went up immediately knowing what I do. I grabbed a bunny mask and said' "Hi. Can I apply for a loan?" She instantly started laughing. Noah slowly walked up with a woopie cushion and with a straight face squeezed it and Courtney spat out the water onto the ground.

I didn't care if I made anyone else laugh. I made Courtney laugh that's all that mattered. I returned to my usual nonsense for Olivia. The next few minutes were a blur until it was my turn. I sat down in the hot seat and readied myself for the onslaught. Keith came out and with a straight face looked me in the eyes and I knew that I was going to laugh, but I was determined not to. He started yelling and I knew that shit might get real and he might show his junk again and I didn't want to see it so I spat out the water before that could happen.

When Noah came and stuttered with his his joke I almost lost it, but managed to keep my composure. Then he said Martin Scorecrazy, which was unexpected, and I almost choked. Courtney came up and I was determined not to laugh. I made it my own challenge. She came up and acted like a cosmetic patient. I saw that she had something in the back of her shirt so I listened to her silky voice for a while and pretended to be a doctor. I was steel faced. She turned around and I got the joke, but saw it coming and didn't crack a grin. 

Olivia was, well... Olivia, but almost got me at the end. Feeling accomplished I readied myself for the speed rounds. I spaced until it was my turn. I sat down and saw Courtney. I calmed myself as they all made their way to the stage. Courtney turned around with two hands in her pockets saying that it was rude to not shake hands. Knowing I might laugh I turned to someone else. In my ear Noah said in a whisper, "Look at her." I looked and Noah kept whispering, "Isn't she pretty....No wonder she likes you...You two adore each other." His whisper was very silent. 

I thought about that for a while. I turned to Keith who was laying on the ground with a fake snake on his chest. Noah pointed, "You look like you need help." 

He said it so flatly I almost broke. Still recovering from Noah, Olivia came behind me and in a childish voice said, "He's gonna make the snake talk!" I broke.

We finished recording, but I couldn't get what Noah said out of my head. Did she really like me or was he trying to get my guard down? Was Noah telling the truth? Was the feeling mirrored? 

We headed back to the Smoffice and just chilled. Noah was at his desk and spun around looking like he was stretching. He looked at me and he nodded hinting over to Courtney who was writing at her desk. Looked at her then back to him. He simply mouthed, "Do it." Then got up and said that he was going to lunch. Olivia and Keith followed soon after with similar excuses leaving only me and Courtney in the room. I felt awkward. What would I even say.

I look up to Courtney who spins around and gets up to the door. I thought she was leaving, but she closed and locked the door. I was confused. I felt like something was said and I wasn't aware of it.

"Listen, Topp. I know what Noah told you and I wanted to talk about it." She said seductively.

I stupidly nodded in response.

She pulled up a chair and came up right to my face. I was kinda scared. What would she say?

She sighed. Then said, "I'm not gonna sugar coat it, Shayne. I like you. I have for a while and Noah let me in on some details and I got Keith and Olivia in on it as well. They set this all up. I just was going to ask for some coffee after work or something, but they said that I had to be straight and confront you. So...what say you?" 

I just sat there wordless. I didn't know what to say or think. I looked at her and tried to say what I wanted to through my eyes. I wanted her to understand. I wanted to say yes.

"I get it." She answered simply. She looked hurt and she got up to leave.

I somehow unearthed the courage and as her hand was on the lock I stopped her.

"Wait, wait. Don't go." I begged.

She turned and walked back to me, "So let's talk?" 

I nodded.

"Or we don't have too..." She replied seductively.

I didn't have enough time to answer. She was on top of me and kissing me passionately. I knew that she liked me back. 

She pulled away, "How about that?" 

I didn't answer and just pulled her closer.