-him noticing you when you approach him to tell him that you really enjoyed his last article in the paper
-then, every time he writes, he wonders what you’ll think about it
-and he’s so excited to see what you think
-starting with coffee dates where you read his new work and help edit
-he just values your opinions so much
-people just begin to assume you’re dating
-both ordering a milkshake and Pop only has enough to make one so when he sets it on the table with two straws and says “i hope you two love birds dont mind” you and Jug are #shooketh
-realizing everyone thinks you’re dating
-you and Jug just look at each other and its just like, you know what, yes, lets give it a try
-the first time the gang sees him with his arm over your shoulders everyone freaks out
-writing dates where you both just chill and he writes and you’re both just content to be with each other
-having to deal with his moodiness and odd hunches about crime
-calling him Bat Man because this boi is determined to clean those streets
-the gang being weird about you at first but learning to love you too
-wearing only his serpent jacket
-sitting with each other in class
-just being super close
-and it started a friendship so your connection is just amazing
-being at Pop’s a lot
-its the go to date place
-so people crash your dates a lot but its okay, you and Jug are #friendlycouple
-the way he looks at you is just heart eyes
-he is also so sassy to people who are even slightly mean to you
-this boy dont play games
-he tells you straight up that he loves you and after that, you both can’t stop saying it
-in fact, it kind of makes people jealous because you two are so in love
What makes a place feel like home? Is it warmth and familiarity? Some idealized, make-belief version of the American dream? Is it love and acceptance? Or is it simple safety? Or, it’s none of those things.
Toad's Cave 