"Sorry it's a little loud, I'm at the hospital." He steps out into the hall just to do that.
"To see Jeremy? Tell me it's to see Jeremy."
"Yes. I'm okay. Now, this ranger thing? You're gonna do great. I've never seen someone as committed to something as you are to this. And don't worry," you can hear the smile in his voice. "Getting butterflies is normal. Everyone gets them."
"Okay. Yeah. It's normal. It's fine. You're right." He takes a breath. "Let's do something tonight. Watch a movie or play video games or something over Skype." He's calming himself down.
"Yeah! That sounds great. Will you call me when you get out? I'd love to hear from your sweet voice again."
"Yeah, totally." you can almost hear the blush and lovestruck smile on his face.
"Love you, Jared."
"Love you, Evan." He hangs up and sighs happily before stepping into the building for his interview. Jared returns to the room and Michael asks
"So, still think he's cheatin?"
"No...."
"There. Now we can stop worrying about Wyoming."
"Alright alright."
"So I'm thinking as soon as Jeremy is discharged I'm getting him in the car and down to Princeton. Everything I packed for us is in the Cruiser, all ready."
"Very organized. "
"Thank you." Jeremy responds. He's the one who told Michael what to do and how to do it.
"No problem Jer, what else am I here for?"
"To keep me company."
"Got me there I guess." Jeremy laughs.
Rich holds his tongue, but he really wants to tell Jeremy that HE could keep him company.
"Hey, and maybe Rich or Jared can if you get sick of this place."
"I also get sick of this place."
"Alright Then Rich can keep me company."
"Yeah?"
"Totally, I can handle a hospital room for a bit."
"Well... I guess I could use some time not here..."
"Yeah me too. It was nice to see you Jeremy."
"You too J-red." Michael and Jared head out and it's just Rich and Jeremy. Rich sits in the chair normally occupied by Michael.
"So how ya been? Besides the rupturing and all that."
"I've been good. The trip to Cuba with Michael was nice. I got to meet his family. And you're aloud to get drunk at 16 there."
"Duuuuuuuuude, that's my kind of place. I wish it was like that here."
"Hey, everything is legal in New Jersey." He laughs at his own Hamilton reference. Rich snickers. He doesn't get it, but he thinks it's funny anyway.
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Two Player Game
Fanfiction!! WARNING !! I wrote this book 3 years before publishing and I did NOT reread it. There will most likely be smut, self-harm, suicide attempts, panic attacks and the possibility of sexual abuse. PLEASE take caution when reading.
