homosexuals | [UNI AU]

You're pulling my leg.

What in the hell did he want?

Time for a new receptionist, by the way.

Edited 2024-02-05 01:56 (UTC)

Hawk, I'm a bad liar, you know that.

Wanted to take me to lunch today. "For old time's sake". Said Dean Smith mentioned I was doing well for myself and he wanted to see for himself.

Invited me to dinner Friday. I think it might be the same gala you and Lucy are going to.

And yes, Mary is already dealing with her receptionist.

Lying over text is entry level, Skippy. But I know.

Tell me you turned him down. On both counts.

He's fishing for something. This wasn't a coincidence.

Then you shouldn't call me Skippy in writing, Mr. Fuller.

[ seriously, hawk? ]

I turned him down for lunch, but he saw my calendar open before I could say no to Friday.

Who knows what will happen, but I think I'm feeling a cold coming on, anyway.

The peanut butter. Your lunches. Force of habit.

[sure jan.]

Can't imagine what kind of trouble he's looking to get up to. Or why he's inviting a former student to a faculty only event.

What else did he say? How long did he drop by?

I don’t know what he’s trying to get at. He needs a plus one, and considering he spoke to Dean Smith, it’s my guess he’s wanting to use me to get brownie points. 🙄

Parade me around now that I have a job with a senator. He was very proud he was a small part of my “journey”.

He was here for half an hour. “Catching up.” Said he missed our lunch conversations- asked if I wanted to pass any message on to you, since you work together.

I told him I hadn’t seen you since the award ceremony, but to send my regards of course.

He’s gross.

Well, it's obvious what he wants. Either a rise out of you, attention from me, or both of the above.

We're not giving it to him.

As if he had shit to do with your journey. More like a roadblock.

I'm sure he'll turn up at my office tomorrow with something to say. Try not wait up with bated breath.

[hawk doesn't use emojis, but if he did he knows there's a stank face that suits this conversation.]

He wanted to be a roadblock alright. He knows I reported him to the Dean, but yeah. I think he wants to get at you.

He can’t have you, anyway. If I have to find another way to humble him I will.

But he’ll tell you we’re going on some fancy brunch date or something. We’re not. If he thinks I believe his weird act and am actually into him, he’s dumber than I thought.

Again. Gross.

Don't think he knows much else. Even if it is awful timing.

He's like a pebble in your shoes - gotta shake him out and forget about it.

You're not even his type. No offense - but I've seen who he hooked up with in college.

Very.

Of course not. You're his type, it's obvious. Tall, dark, handsom, and extremely demanding.

He doesn't have a spine and he's all claws and teeth with a bad bite.

I took him down with very little before. It wouldn't be hard to do it again if he tried something. But he's slimy. He doesn't care at all that you're uninterested.

I'm just curious to see what he thinks I can win him.

I'm not looking to make the same mistake twice.

But since you mentioned it, I could think of a few demands I'm interested in.

Look - I mean it. Just ignore him. Don't engage. If he doesn't get the attention he's looking for he'll buzz off.

You're not a student anymore - that means he doesn't have to play fair.

You know I can't say no to you or your demands, so think away, and come home with your notes ready.

I'm ignoring him, though. I promise. Here's to hoping he does back off. He's dumb enough to not see it for what it is, thankfully.

But you're right, I guess. I don't think one conversation could hurt - I might be able to figure out what he's after that way. Well. What he's trying to get at you for.

Well - if you give me carte blanche like that, it's gonna be a long list of 'em. Hope you're ready.

Stick to ignoring. Promise me. You only got a taste of it when he tried failing you, but I've seen his vindictive side.

He's like flypaper. I don't care and neither should you.

More interested in seeing if Mary will let you out early for a weekend getaway, actually.

I'll make sure to take detailed notes, Mr. Fuller.

But fine - I'll do my best. We both know he can be pushy and he really wants me to go to this gala.

Early? You mean today? Where are we going? I've got a lot to finish up.

So tell him no. You're busy working. You've got a date. Come on, I know you can come up with something good.

Today, yeah. Was hoping it'd be a surprise, but if it'll get you there...I found another bed and breakfast. This one's in Maryland - it's right on a harbor. Nice views, the beach, sailing - practically get the whole place to ourselves, this time of year.

I'll think of something.

Right now? Hawk, you know I can't just run out like that without some notice. Mary has that huge meeting next week and then there's some video to shoot for her campaign. I can ask her, but I don't feel great about it.

I'll ask. I don't have the kind of freedom you do, you know that.

Well not right this second. I just meant later this afternoon.

If you don't want to do it on a workday then we can wait until tonight. Tomorrow morning if you want to work late.

Just thought it might be nice. But I get it.

No, no I want to go. Sorry.

It's just been a strange day, that's all.

Is it a long drive?

[ why can't we just stay close is what he wants to say, but doesn't. ]

It sounds nice. I'll tell Mary something came up. I can do some work in the car, maybe.

Even more reason she should let you take the day.

It's about an hour if we can beat traffic.

I think you're gonna love it once we get there. I don't want you getting carsick, but there's a balcony you can work off of later too.

Yeah, well, work doesn't always ebb and flow with life. You know that. I don't want to seem like I'm running out the door on her. I really want to make a good impression.

I don't get carsick! If we're going somewhere nice, I want to enjoy it the whole time I'm there with you.

There's other work to be done on the balcony later, anyway.

I guarantee you have. Mary - I mean, that Senator Johnson - she seems like she runs a tight ship and recognizes talent when it's in front of her. You'll be fine.

I'm leaving my grading home too. It can wait.

And by work on the balcony - I'm really hoping you mean giving our neighbors a show in between looking at the stars. It's clearer down there.

She runs a very tight ship, which is why I worry about leaving early. I just really, really don't want to mess this up. Someone here told me the other day that I try too hard, that I need to lay off the gas.

I don't want to go back to how things were, is all.

[ multiple jobs, carefully minding bills and groceries. this job pays, at least in a way that his ramshackle apartment looks a little more like his, and its cabinets can stay stocked. ]

I'll ask, okay? I'll try. I promise.

Either way, I'll go. For the weekend. I can leave my work at home, finish it when we get back, since you are. It'll be fine. And then we can figure out what the balcony will be good for.

I'd like to look at the stars with you, though. If you don't think that's cheesy. I guess it is. Cliché, right? Sorry.

Who told you that? Why didn't you tell me? They're probably threatened by you putting in more work if they're sitting around on their ass.

It's not gonna go back to that. You're doing good work here, Skippy. I'm proud of you.

Listen - don't push it. It's fine, we can go after you get out. Just don't work too late, yeah?

That makes me the cheesy, cliché then. I'm the one who suggested it. Can't promise I won't spend most of the time looking at you, though.

I'm not telling you their name - I know how you are. It's fine, Hawk. I don't care if they're jealous. They can work harder themselves and not have to worry about it.

I won't work too late. I promise. And you know I want to go with you, right? To the bead and breakfast. It's not that I don't.

I want to look at stars beside you, even if you're not really looking at them.

Then you know I'm not about to do anything. I'd just like to hear it. For reference - that's all.

I know. Relax - it's alright. Work comes first, and it should right now for you. We've got plenty of time to make it out there after. So you just keep your head down, get busy, and I'll start packing.

Good. Then we've both got something to look forward to.

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wow wtf how did i miss this

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