The Fic Where Stephen Realizes He's Gay From a Picnic

Day 6 Part 1

Stephen wakes up and checks his phone after staying in the comfort of his bed for a while longer, 7:53AM. He sees he has a couple unread messages from Dan, so naturally, he reads them.

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6:34AM

green garbage

Stephen I have an interesting idea to share!!!

Text me when you wake up 👀👀👀

7:54AM

Me

No, I won't help you prank Hosuh again.

green garbage

lololol It's not a prank idea but your mind is in the right place

Me

Oh fun.

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Stephen already knows he's trying to be some sort of wingman. When it comes to helping, Dan tries too hard. So he knows to disregard most of what he's saying, or at least take note of his advice, and fulfill it at his own pace. But boy, does Dan tend to rush things.

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green garbage

So here's the idea...

The tea if you will...

Me

Stop.

green garbage

Shut up I'm talking

Me

*Typing.

green garbage

WHATEVER I'm typing

So Ann wants to go to the fair that's a bit out of this area, but she has no one to go with her so what I was thinking was that we could all go and have a good bonding time

You could bond with Hosuh more 👀👀👀👀👀👀 Aren't I such a smart and good friend? :)

Me

You are a heathen.

green garbage

You have no say in this we're going at 1pm

Me

Fuck you too.

green garbage

:) 💖❤️💗

Btw Ann's gonna give me the $10 when we get there

Me

Jnsdngjrdeuhftgjfshi???

green garbage

LOL breakfast will be done in a minute

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A nincompoop. A troglodyte. A clown. To think he lives with a troll, both the fantasy and internet kind. Stephen thinks of a good flip-side to this as he gets himself ready for the day on autopilot. Fairs are fun, spending time with friends is fun. If he doesn't think about it as 'bonding time with Hosuh' he'll be fine. It's been a while since they've all hung out with Ann anyway. Other than that, it bothers him that Daniel really didn't hesitate to tell Ann about it, and wonders if he's told Jay too. Stephen likes to keep his secrets to himself, but when paired with someone as loud and friendly as Dan, it doesn't mix well. He does have to give Dan credit for his work ethic, but because of that he's always rushing things. Which is exactly what he's trying to do now. Maybe Stephen didn't word something right? I mean, you're not supposed to just hop into a relationship the moment you fall in love with someone, right? Is there a right way to relationships, even?

Stephen starts feeling his mind going into a depressing place, so he drags himself out of it, and realizes that while on autopilot, he started mindlessly chewing on the toothbrush he was brushing his teeth with. Stephen can't tell if it's because he's anxious, or hungry.

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The green-haired trash's voice resonates in the quiet house, "Jay, hurry up or we'll leave without you!" but the thoughts in Stephen's head resonate louder. He can hear Jay yell back, but he can't hear anything over how loud his brain is being all because he's in Hosuh's presence, and it doesn't help that Hosuh had braided his hair. He doesn't know what demon possessed this silver-haired angel to bring on this rare occurrence, but if Stephen's memory is serving him right, autumn and braids is a thing. Then again, it's been years since he heard anything about that kind of trend. Nevermind that, Stephen's heart is not okay. Stephen hears something about leaving and follows his friends outside to Dan's car, still on autopilot, he immediately goes to the backseat and stares out the window. If anyone were observing him right now they'd think 'Stephen's thinking some deep shit' when really, Stephen's drowning in some deep shit.

"Philosopher Stephen, what deep thoughts are you having?" Ah. How convenient for Jay to know just when to interrupt his thoughts. "I'm thinking about how I'm too amazing to be around such inferior people," Dan's loud laugh as he starts the car makes Stephen take his attention away from the world outside the window. He notices the blonde is in the passenger seat in front of him and not next to him. Stephen doesn't look over to see who he knows is already there. Instead he reaches over and slaps Daniel's shoulder, not as hard has he hoped though. Daniel just barely flinches. "Oh, resorting to violence now? I think we need to get a divorce," Daniel states, and everyone laughs. Stephen laughs with them. After a second Jay says "Wow, I thought we were husband and wife, now Stephen is also your husband? Hosuh might as well be your husband too!" Stephen hears Hosuh quietly say "I don't think he's gonna be for long," but it's drowned out over Daniel laughing. Stephen somehow has it in his to look at Hosuh and give him a playful push on the shoulder. Hosuh laughs, probably because someone actually heard him. Stephen's heart beats faster immediately. It's not okay for Hosuh to be this beautiful. Stephen casually looks back outside the window to hide the blush he knows will show.