Accidentally Yours

Episode - 1 The couch that started it all

Julian(ML)

*enter cafe, holding a tray with coffee + cake*

Julian(ML)

Uh... excuse me?

Noah(ML)

*sitting on one end of an old couch, sketchbook open, one earbuds in*

Noah(ML)

👀

Julian(ML)

Do you mind?

Noah(ML)

Mind what?

Julian(ML)

Sharing the couch.

Julian(ML)

There's literally no place else to sit😅.

Noah(ML)

*he glanced around*

Cafe = packed.

Noah(ML)

*he looked at him again*

Noah(ML)

Whatever.

Noah(ML)

Just don't talk to me.

Julian(ML)

*he takes the hint, sits... slowly*

Julian(ML)

*perches at edge of couch, carefully sets tray down.*

Julian(ML)

...you draw?

Noah(ML)

Nope

Noah(ML)

I knit tiny sweaters for ants.

Julian(ML)

*he chokes on his coffee*

Julian(ML)

*laughing* That's amazing.

Julian(ML)

Can I place an order?

Julian(ML)

Thinking a winter wardrobe for my future hamster.

Noah(ML)

Do you even have a hamster?

Julian(ML)

No.

Julian(ML)

But a man can dream.

Noah(ML)

*smirk behind his sketchbook.*

Noah(ML)

You're weird.

Julian(ML)

Thanks. I've been working on it.

Julian(ML)

I'm Julian, by the way.

Julian(ML)

*he offered a hand*

Noah(ML)

*shakes it reluctantly but with smirk*

Noah(ML)

Noah.

Julian(ML)

Nice to meet you, Noah-the-ant-tailor.

They sit in silence for a bit.

Julian eats cake.

Noah sketches quietly.

Julian(ML)

You come here a lot?

Noah(ML)

Seriously?

Noah(ML)

That your pickup line?

Julian(ML)

😇

Julian(ML)

Was it obvious?

Noah(ML)

A little.

Julian(ML)

Did it work tho?

Noah(ML)

*pause*

Noah(ML)

Maybe.

Julian(ML)

Then yes.

Julian(ML)

Totally intentional.

To be continued.

Episode -2 The second time wasn't an accident

One week later.

Raining outside.

In the same cafe, Julian walks in to the cafe, drenched.

Julian(ML)

*shaking out his hair like a golden retriever*

Julian(ML)

God. I look like a wet sock.

He spotted the couch. Gues who's there again?

Julian(ML)

Oh.

Julian(ML)

Noah-the-ant-tailor.

Julian(ML)

Still knitting.

Noah(ML)

*glanced up from his sketchbook, doesn't hide his smirk this time.*

Noah(ML)

I upgraded.

Noah(ML)

Now I knit lingerie for spiders.

Julian(ML)

😳

Julian(ML)

Damn.

Julian(ML)

Sexy.

Noah(ML)

Don't make it weird.

Julian(ML)

You said lingerie.

Julian(ML)

I'm just supporting your vision.

Noah(ML)

You are soaked.

Noah(ML)

You're going to ruin the holy couch.

Julian(ML)

It's barely holding itself together anyway.

Julian(ML)

Just like me.

He flops down, way too close this time. Not the edge. Definitely not subtle.

Noah(ML)

Why are you so close?

Julian(ML)

Because it's cold.

Julian(ML)

And forgot my dignity at home.

Noah(ML)

That explains the sweater.

Noah(ML)

What's on it this time? A frog?

Julian(ML)

Nope.

Julian(ML)

It's a sad little daisy. Wanna see?

Julian tugs his sweater sleeve up to show the tiny embroidered flower near his wrist.

Noah(ML)

You... actually pull it off.

Noah(ML)

Unfortunately.

Julian(ML)

That sounded like a compliment.

Noah(ML)

Take it before I change my mind.

Julian(ML)

*he grins, lean back and let out a soft sigh*

Julian(ML)

I was hoping I'd run into you again.

Noah(ML)

Oh really?

Noah(ML)

What gave you that hope?

Noah(ML)

The entire tray of coffee and two pastries?

Julian(ML)

Okay fine.

Julian(ML)

I might've camped here for a week hoping you'd show up.

Noah(ML)

Stalker behaviour.

Noah(ML)

But...oddly flattering.

Julian(ML)

I'm great at toeing the line between charming and concerning.

Julian(ML)

You're winning

Julian(ML)

Barely.

They paused. The window beside them is foggy from the rain. It's quiet, kind of cozy.

Julian(ML)

You smelled like cinnamon today.

Julian(ML)

That new?

Noah(ML)

What are you, a bloodhound?

Julian(ML)

Just observent.

Julian(ML)

Also a little obsessed.

Noah(ML)

That was fast.

Noah(ML)

Falling for a guy and you don't even know his last name?

Noah(ML)

Should I be worried it's something like...Doomlord?

Noah(ML)

It's Lee.

Julian(ML)

Lee Doomlord.

Julian(ML)

Nice ring to it.

Noah(ML)

You're exhausting.

Julian(ML)

But you're still talking to me.

Julian(ML)

Which means...

Noah(ML)

Shut up and eat your croissant.

Julian(ML)

You noticed I brought you one?

Julian(ML)

You do love me.

Noah(ML)

One more word and I'm throwing it at your face.

Julian(ML)

Worth it.

To be continued.

Episode -3 Totally an accident (Not really)

University art studio, first day of the semester.

Noah is setting up his sketchpad at a corner table, earbuds in, ready to avoid human interaction.

Julian(ML)

Hey stranger 😏

Noah(ML)

No.

Noah(ML)

No no no

Noah(ML)

What the hell are you doing here?

Julian(ML)

Enrolling in my... totally random elective.

Julian(ML)

What a coincidence.

Noah(ML)

Coincidence my ass.

Noah(ML)

What's your major again? Business?

Julian(ML)

Yeah

Julian(ML)

Business of... art appreciation

Noah(ML)

There's no way that's a real thing.

Julian(ML)

It is now.

Julian(ML)

I'm a visionary.

Julian plops into the seat right next to him even though there are plenty of other chairs. He smells faintly of rain and coffee.

Noah(ML)

Sit somewhere else.

Julian(ML)

Can't.

Julian(ML)

Assigned seating.

Noah(ML)

Liar.

Julian(ML)

Okay, fine.

Julian(ML)

But come on. I make a good company.

Noah(ML)

You make noise.

Julian(ML)

And yet...you still let me sit here.

Julian(ML)

Almost like you want me around.

The professor starts explaining the class project, life drawing, sketching human figures, lots of close observation.

Julian(ML)

So...

Julian(ML)

When do we draw each other?😏

Noah(ML)

We're not.

Julian(ML)

C'mon.

Julian(ML)

I'd make a great model.

Julian(ML)

Strong jawline. Excellent shoulder. Very cooperative.

Noah(ML)

I'd rather sketch a chair.

Julian(ML)

Ouch.

Julian(ML)

And here I was, thinking I'd pose shirtless to inspire your creative genius.

Noah(ML)

...

Noah(ML)

Stop talking.

Later the professor pairs people up for warm-up sketches.

Professor

Julian, you're with...Noah.

Noah(ML)

You've got to be kidding me.

Julian(ML)

Fate.

Julian(ML)

Pure fate.

They moved their chairs so they're facing each other.

Julian(ML)

*he grins, leaning forward*

Julian(ML)

So...how long do I have to sit still?

Noah(ML)

As long as it takes me to regret my life choices.

Julian(ML)

That will be quick.

Noah(ML)

*he starts sketching, trying not to make eye contact*

Julian(ML)

*he stays still for exactly 10 seconds before speaking again*

Julian(ML)

You're staring at my mouth.

Noah(ML)

I'm sketching.

Julian(ML)

Uh-huh.

Julian(ML)

Pretty sure I saw your eyes drop lower.

Noah(ML)

Do you want me to quit this class?

Julian(ML)

Nope.

Julian(ML)

I want you to finish the sketch.

Julian(ML)

And maybe...buy me dinner after.

Noah(ML)

Not happening.

Julian(ML)

Yet.

To be continued.

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