Triphilia - together forever | one-shots

Isolated |1|

"Which is why we have decided to postpone the European leg of our tour for now."

Mitch, Scott and Avi looked at Esther's image on their screen and then at the shocked faces of his fellow bandmembers. 

"Wow..." Mitch shook his head. "I mean Milan was cancelled already, but..." 

"Our team has been monitoring the situation in Europe and while only Italy cancelled events for now we are expecting other countries to follow with similar actions over the next few days" Esther explained. "Also, with all the Meet and Greets we are doing someone is bound to get you infected without knowing and then you might spread the virus everywhere. It's just not safe. And we need you to be safe and our fans and loved ones, too."

"I get that" Kevin said. "I mean I would love to go and play the shows but not if it is not safe for everyone involved. And I do not want to spread this virus or even bring it back to L.A.."

"Oh well..." Avi said. "We cannot change the situation. When are we announcing it?" 

"Tomorrow at noon" Esther replied. "As always, please share it. I think there might be some backlash, but most people will understand, hopefully."

"There is always backlash, no matter what we say or do" Scott said. "But we'll deal with it."

"Yes" Kirstie said softly. "Let's just hope that it won't get as bad here..." 

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 "Did you get the news already?" Scott said as he walked into the kitchen where Avi was preparing their dinner. 

"Which news?" Avi asked. 

"There will be a lockdown here starting tomorrow. Restaurants can only do take-out, all stores are closed except for grocery stores and pharmacies and stuff... it sounds really bad" Scott explained. "Everyone is advised to only go out with those they live with. Walks are okay, sports, too, but no huge crowds" Scott explained. 

Avi checked the stir fry once more and then turned around to his boyfriend. "Oh wow... that's a lot. But I kind of saw it coming?"

Scott nodded. "Me too, but it's just a somewhat eerie feeling, knowing that a huge part of the life we live every day will be shut down for at least two weeks. I know social distancing is important, but still it's different and kind of hard for me, even if I am not alone."

Avi smiled slightly. "I know it's hard for you. I feel like it might be easier for me, after all, I am a master at social distancing already..."

Scott smiled slightly. "Of course you are."

"Where's Mitch by the way? Dinner is ready in 10 and I feel like we need to talk through what we'll need to do in order to be ready for this period of isolation..." Avi mused.

"Plan? What is there to plan?" Scott wanted to know.

"Groceries, things we might want to do during these weeks... just so we are on the same page. As much as I love you, it probably won't be that easy for us to be in this house together for two weeks" Avi said.

Scott nodded. "It's going to be a challenge, but I am sure whatever happens, we'll make it out stronger" he said. "Now, I'll go and get Mitch for dinner and then we'll talk this out, okay?"

"I'm already here, Loves." Mitch entered the kitchen with his phone in his hand. "So you heard the news?" 

"Yes... seems as if we'll have a lot of time to spend together" Avi replied with a small smile on his face. "We still want to talk about what we need for groceries and stuff. I think it's best if we buy everything we need tomorrow and then stay here for most of the time? We might need to get fresh veggies and fruits, but apart from that we should limit going out. because if one of us gets infected the others will, too and I definitely don't want to isolate myself from my own boyfriends. That would be too much, even for me."

"I can go do the grocery run tomorrow" Scott offered. "I just need to know what we need."

"I'll go to the organic store for fruits and veggies" Mitch said. 

Avi smiled. "Fine with me" he replied, relieved that his boyfriends didn't make him go out. "I'll check the pantry later on and write a list."

"Good" Scott replied. "And regarding everything else. during this time of isolation.."

"We'll just have to communicate" Mitch said. "Find routines both for ourselves and us as a triad. It won't be the easiest time, but I doubt it will be the hardest we've ever been through. We'll be alright. I'll miss being able to just go somewhere with you or alone, but at least we're not alone. We've got us." 

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A/N: Ok... so the situation in this world is, to put it into Scott's words (which I laid into his mouth) eerie. At least for me. About two weeks ago I was packing my stuff to go on a short vacay to the south of Spain, which, back then seemed tobe a safe place. Then in two days everything changed. We had to cancel the vacay and then things developed badly here in Germany, too. By now we have rules we need to stick to. 

Here, where I live, we are not allowed to be outside with more than one person who does not live in your household. We are still allowed outside, even for walks, but only with the household or one other person. 

All stores are closed down except for grocery stores etc. I do work in a grocery store and let me tell you, people are crazy. The lack of toilet paper is real. We put a sign up at the door, but people still ask. 

Anyway, to try and brighten up your days a little bit, I decided to lock Scomavi up for a while. There will be little shorties every 2-3 days, depending on how much I have to work. 

If you want to see a specific thing, let me know!! 

For now: Stay safe, stay healthy and do not hoard toilet paper. Hoard something else. Tea for example :D

And if you want to see Avi in his bed, check out his YouTube channel. I am not joking :D