Ep 15
Elliot stays at chases house for a few days to keep him company in the new house
After Chase’s message, Tristan can’t seem to shake the unease he feels. He tells himself that it’s just jealousy over something small, but the nagging feeling only intensifies as he thinks about Chase and Elliot hanging out together.
Tristan is still caught up in his work, but as the evening progresses, he finds himself staring at his phone, wondering why Chase hasn’t reached out again. It’s strange. He should be used to this by now, but it feels... different.
He shoots off a quick text to Chase.
Tristan Heusen
How was the rest of your night?
chase Du Verre
Same as usual. Lots of pizza and bad jokes. You should’ve been here, man. Missing out.
Tristan Heusen
I’m sure it was great without me.
chase Du Verre
Well, yeah. But I would’ve told more jokes if you were here.
Tristan Heusen
Maybe next time.
Elliot Kenzton
something happened
chase Du Verre
nah, I was sundering when your have work
Elliot Kenzton
sits up straight on the couch*
Elliot Kenzton
today...... but I can come back if you want
chase Du Verre
it's OK, I don't want you to be too tired from work
chase Du Verre
it's getting late shouldn't you start going
Elliot Kenzton
kicking me out already 😫 you're hurting my feelings
chase Du Verre
are you trying to guilt-trip me 🤣
Elliot Kenzton
is it working
chase Du Verre
nope, now go to work
Elliot Kenzton
starts putting his shoes on*
Elliot Kenzton
I'll see you later than
chase Du Verre
see you later
chase Du Verre
shouldn't visit him at his office tomorrow 🤔
chase Du Verre
yeah I'm sure he wouldn't mind a bit of company
Chase shows up at Tristan’s office, hands stuffed into his pockets, wearing his usual easy grin.
chase Du Verre
Thought I’d swing by. You’ve been dodging me like I’m bad luck or something.😉
Tristan Heusen
Hunched over paperwork and tense, barely glances up*
Tristan Heusen
You picked a brilliant time, as always.😑
chase Du Verre
Come on, I missed that ice-cold attitude. Figured you’d want company — or at least a coffee
Tristan Heusen
Jaw tightens, eyes flicking to his buzzing phone. News headlines light up the screen:
“The scandal resurfaces. Who’s hiding what?”
Tristan Heusen
He shoves the phone aside*
Tristan Heusen
Do you ever think before you show up, or do you just wing it🤨
chase Du Verre
Winging it’s my speciality, you know that.😉
His smile fades a little, sensing the shift
chase Du Verre
what's going on
Tristan Heusen
The scandal’s back, Chase. It didn’t die down — it’s worse. Your name, my name — everything’s plastered all over the place again.😕
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