Evans 19th birthday. His mom was at work, and said they could celebrate when she got home, but Evan knew it would be way too late and he'd probably be asleep. He had expected to spend his birthday alone, probably go outside and enjoy nature, except those plans wouldn't work out now that Jared showed up at Evans door.
He had showed up at nine, which was extremely odd because Jared usually stayed up all night and woke up late. Evan however, didn't mind since he was an early bird, it was a surprise though.
" Hellllo? Earth to Evan? " Jared snapped his fingers in front of Evans face, causing him to break from his daydream.
" A-ah. Sorry Jared, what um, what were you saying? " Evan smiled nervously, a tad embarrassed he had just spaced out and it probably looked like he was ignoring Jared. Anxiety pooled in his stomach.
Jared only laughed in response.
" I asked if you had any plans for your birthday Ev. " Evan felt his anxiety ease up knowing Jared didn't seem to mind.
" Oh! Uh no I didn't my, my mom is working all day so I was just planning to probably take a walk and look at the plant life, which is lame I know! But um I didn't really have anything else to do so I- "
Jared cut Evan off, putting up one finger.
" It's cool Evan, I figured as much. I have stuff planned, don't worry. Until then, I figured we could just chill, watch some Steven Universe and play some board and card games? " Jared looked at Evan, searching his eyes for any sign of negative emotion that would tell him they needed to do something else.
Evan wasn't one to make a big deal when he didn't want to do something, and Jared knew this. So, Jared often looked for the little facial expressions or the tiniest signs of discomfort or disappointment in him. Usually in his eyes.
" Y-yeah! That sounds great, I'll uh, I'll go get changed. " Evans eyes sparkled and Jared smiled.
" Change into something comfortable. " Jared stated plainly. Evan smiled and nodded before turning and jogging up his steps.
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Evan returned and smiled to see popcorn, tea, a variety of board and card games laid out on the table with a nature documentary put on. Evan smiled gently at Jared.
" Wow, you're prepared. " He chuckled and looked over at Jared whom was sitting on the floor near the table with all of their favorite snacks.
" Well yeah! It's your birthday dude I'm not gonna make you set up. " He grinned at Evan, his glasses crooked.
Ever since they fought with the Connor Project, Jared's been trying a lot harder to be a better friend to Evan. He dropped the title family friends and just called Evan his best friend now. He came over for sleepovers often too. It was a nice change of pace.
Evan smiled and nodded and went to go sit next to Jared and start playing the games set out. He enjoyed being with Jared, especially anytime he grinned or laughed, his stomach constantly did flips.
He knew he liked boys. He knew he liked Jared too. He didn't panic too much about it though, as he knew he would never act on it and it wouldn't happen, so he let his butterflies fly free in his stomach and his eyes take in every bit of Jared.
Jared fumbled with the cards, doing his best to shuffle the deck, but only ended up dropping most the cards. His face flushed and he cursed lightly under his breath. Evan looked over concerned while he picked up some of the cards and set them down.
" Jare, you okay? You seem kinda nervous. " Jared's smiles and ran a hand over his hair.
" Yeah! Yeah I am, don't worry I'm just slightly clumsier today. " He grinned at Evan the best he could.
