Sanders Sides One Shots

Call me maybe - Analogical

Premise: A doesn't like talking on the phone, but B always calls them instead of texting. B admits that it's because they want to hear A's voice. [Human AU]

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Virgil hates, hates, hates talking on the phone. Hates it with a passion. Sure, talking to people in real life is nerve wracking but over the phone you can't see their facial expressions, you can't tell whether they're fed up with you, you can't tell if they're just mocking you. Phone calls are the bane of his entire existence - no he isn't being sarcastic, fuck off - so, when Logan decides he'd rather call Virgil than just text him Virgil hates his boyfriend a little then. And the next time he calls. And the next time he calls. And all the times after that.

Sometimes they had little choice, Logan was away often for work so Virgil would constantly text him throughout the day even if he knew the other was in meetings and conferences. Logan would immediately check his phone afterwards and smile at the various random texts explaining what Virgil did today or even if they were just a random jumble of emoticon, but he hardly ever texts back and if he does they're short and to the point. But every night around eight Logan calls Virgil, he explains how his day has been and how much he misses him.

Tonight though Logan calls a little later than usual, which concerns Virgil more than it should - what if something bad happened? What if there's been an accident? Calm down he's probably just stuck in traffic. Virgil's phone vibrates from where it's set on the table at 8:19pm, he immediately picks it up and answers it. "Logan?" He asks, his voice laced with concern but excitement all the same. "Yeah, it's me. Good afternoon Verge," Logan responds, his voice sounding tired and worn out, Virgil frowns slightly knowing that Logan has probably had a rough day.

"Are you alright?" Virgil inquires, he fiddles with the hem of his hoodie as he waits for a reply, "yes, I'm fine, don't worry. I've just had a very long day, sorry I'm calling a bit late." Virgil smiles at Logan's apology, he knows his boyfriend is aware of his dislike for calls and his worrying nature. "Why do you always call me?" Virgil asks abruptly, "I-I mean you hardly ever respond to my texts a-and you always ask how my day was even though I-I've already told you, I just-" Virgil rambles on hoping the question was too out of place.

Logan interrupts him though, "I like to hear your voice." He pauses for a moment before quickly adding, "oh god that sounded creepy, I'm so sorry." Virgil laughs at how embarrassed Logan sounds and he forgets about his own embarrassment for now. "It's okay, that's actually quite sweet Lo," Virgil responds fondly, wanting so much just to hug his boyfriend right now. "Really? I just- It's nice after a long day and, you know, I miss you," Logan says, and Virgil wouldn't be surprised if his boyfriend starts crying down the phone right now because he feels like he might himself.

"I know. I miss you too, Lo. Can't wait to see you again," Virgil responds, wiping his eyes with his free hand to stop any potential tears. "Me too Verge. I love you." Now Virgil can't help the tears that slide silently down his face, "I love you too." His voice is wobbly and clearly indicates he's crying. "Are you crying Verge?" Logan asks, his own voice sounding unsteady, and Virgil responds with a quiet 'yes'. "Don't worry," Logan reassures him, "so am I." Virgil laughs at the imagined image of Logan sitting on the edge of his bed, still in his full suit, crying his eyes out.

Logan laughs with him until they stop crying enough to talk, "I'll see you soon though, right?" Virgil asks. "Yeah you'll see me soon, three days maximum." Three days still seems like a long time but Virgil croaks out a quiet 'okay', then Logan is saying goodbye, he's got to go down to the food court to get something before it closes. So, Virgil spews his own 'goodbye's and 'I love you's down the phone until Logan hangs up.

Yes, Virgil hates talking on the phone but maybe he can make an exception.