Jacob walked into the cafe at one-thirty in anticipation of meeting Story. He wanted to know all about him, since they had barely begun to talk about themselves.
He could tell that something was forming already. A friendship of sorts, something that he wanted to make more. That's why he was here so early. In the back of his head he was hoping that Story was there too, much too early.
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Jase left his meeting at one-forty-five just, and glanced at his watch. He worked out in his head that he world have an hour until his next meeting.
He had a busy day, and wanted a break but he knew how much this would mean to Jacob, and had begun to care about him. He didn't know in what way he cared but he knew that he cared and that was enough. He would go to the cafe.
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"Hello."
"Hi....ummm....are you.....?"
"Yes it's me, I'm smarty pants."
"Oh my gosh I forgot about that! That was only a week or so ago but feels so long ago."
"Yah. I've been thinking of things to say all the way here, and that one sounded the best."
"I'm just going to ignore the fact that you put that much thought into this and get on with it. I assume you have a limited time here like I do?"
"Uh huh. I have half an hour."
"Okay so let's see.... First. You look a hell of a lot different than I thought you would."
"Is that...umm....bad?"
"Oh no. That came out wrong. You're...let's see....hot."
"I guess that's good."
"Second. Your story, Story!"
"Well this is going to get sad as hell so be prepared."
"Do the thirty minute version!"
"Relax it's only fifteen minutes!"
"You seriously timed yourself?"
"No. It's a joke! Well....sorta."
"Oh my gosh you're such a nerd!"
"You're never going to hear my story if you don't shut up."
"Fine. Go on, nerd."
"Well it all started when I was seven. That's when my mother passed on. She was the light of my world that left. After that the most cliche thing happened and my father became an alcoholic. Fortunately he was kind enough to leave the door unlocked and I snuck out in the middle of the night when I was ten. I ran to an orphanage and stayed there for the next eight years until I went to college. Once I was in college I made different friends, all good, and discovered my true self. What I actually wanted to be, what I enjoyed, and my sexuality."
"That's not a story. You left out so many details! But...it's a start."
"Well it's not a full story! You'll hear the rest the more you get to know me."
"Rude."
"Well it may be, but oh well. Hey, do you want some coffee?"
"Yah sure. I'll go get some. What do you want?"
"No. Let's go up together."
"Alrighty then, Story. Wait, what's your name?"
"It's Jase. Jase Hass."
"You don't have to be so James-Bondsy about it! But, hi Jase."
"Did you just say James-Bondsy? I can't believe you!"
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"Bye Jase."
"Bye Jacob."
"Call me."
"Maybe."
"...."
"I'm sorry I had to it was hanging there...I know it was a bad joke."
A/N: As I said, as of now on I will only be doing Friday and random updates. I'm sorry, but school and everything.
On another note.....How did you like this chapter? The first time Jacob and Jase meet! It's a little slow now, and well it gets slower, but it's a small timeline so that's how it turned out I guess. What am I even talking about? I should probably go before I start talking about random things again. Remember to tell me what you think, and don't feel shy to critique! Bye, and have a good weekend!
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Short Story"Call me Story, because I'm your story." "You're definitely going to need a lot of work, and I'm here to be your reporter." "I think I'll enjoy that." "Bye Story." In which two boys 'coming out' call a hotline. Cover made by: @meiflowerr