the flashbabes of february

[notahobby]

Who: Flashstep & YOU!
What: Multiple Prompts: The boys talk about recent developments and continue with their lives since the hauntings.
When: February
Where: Multiple Locations
Warnings: None!

Although the boys made it through the most recent series of unfortunate events at Pride Records mostly unscathed, they're still dealing with the aftereffects just like everyone else. The return to life as they know it is swift thanks to Mr. Patil, but they still have time to get up to a whole new set of shenanigans...

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[notahobby]

Oh my god. I've gotta text T.

[Maxxie pulls out his phone before anyone can stop him, and then when he's done he puts his phone away and just gets on the bed.]

I can't believe you hooked up at my party. B, they hooked up at my party.

[killerbeep]

Of course not, dude! That's you guys' call. [Of course there is the part where B found out by barging into Sora's room unannounced, BUT ANYWAY. He follows Maxxie to sit down on the bed.]

[mildwildchild]

[Jamie looks at Maxxie a little indignantly.] Dude, c'mon, you made all of us promise not to tell anyone about you and Terry, what if we were waiting to tell other people about this?

[He's not really mad about that - honestly he's more annoyed that what was previously his and Sora's private snugglenest is being invaded by bandmates - it's just that everyone is making such a big deal about this.]

[consocius]

[Sora's uncertainty instantly vanishes as both of his friends climb up onto the bed with them, and he winds up grinning. He takes Jamie's hand again to hold it, lacing their fingers together.]

But Terry's an honorary 'Step, 'cause he's with Maxxie!

[While Jamie is annoyed at the invasion of their snugglenest, Sora just goes right back to snuggling him. Honestly, this feels like kind of the greatest Valentine's day gift ever: having not only his friends' support and acceptance, but also, apparently, their happiness about this.]

[notahobby]

[Maxxie makes a face at Jamie.]

Yeah, and I told you like the same day.

[He takes out his phone and sends another quick text to tell Terry not to tell anyone.]

[killerbeep]

[B just laughs, shoving his sunglasses higher up on his face to make sure they're not slipping. Regardless of how many of his bandmates may or may not know about his Eye Situation, he'd rather get in the habit of keeping these on until he's figured out what to do about this.]

Does this mean we all gotta 'fess up about our dating lives now? Is that what we're doing today?

[mildwildchild]

[Jamie resignedly tosses up the hand that's not holding Sora's, since it's becoming clear that the two of them aren't going to be getting any more alone time this morning.]

Sure, why not. You been sneaking love letters to anyone, or are you the only bachelor left in the band?

[Regardless of how generally disgruntled he is, Jamie shifts a bit as Sora leans back into him - to maximize cuddling potential - and rubs his thumb idly over Sora's knuckles.]

[consocius]

Hey, what? Have you got something to 'fess up, then? Spill!

[It's still Sora's room. Technically he could kick them out. He doesn't want to, he's enjoying this. It feels familial and warm.]

If we all have someone, we could like. Go on triple dates.

[notahobby]

[Maxxie grins, thinking about how much Terry would love to go on triple dates with his band mates. He doesn't mention that, settling for mentioning it to Terry later and gauging interest.]

[He elbows B.]

Yeah, what've you been getting up to, huh? After this I'll believe anything.

sorry for taking so long here!

[killerbeep]

[He looks pretty pleased with himself - and just with the whole situation. Everyone's dating someone!! This is great!!]

You guys know Artolo, from Crown of Thorns? We've been going out!

[mildwildchild]

[The name conjures up some vague, hazy memories for Jamie. Something about hairless cats? Eh.]

Oh yeah, since when?

[And a little more acidly:] Has his dickbag bandmate started harassing you yet?

[consocius]

Yeah, I know Artolo! He's pretty funny. Never boring to hang out with, that's for sure! [He laughs.] And he let me play with his cats.

[And, echoing Jamie:] When did you guys get together?

[notahobby]

[Yes Maxxie said he'll believe anything, but this comes as a complete surprise and he just raises his eyebrows at B, waiting for the answer. He's reserving comment on Artolo for now because he's nice, but he's really hoping for a good explanation here.]

[killerbeep]

Which one? Can't say I've actually met any of 'em.

Since, like... the music festival, I guess. [Yes, he guesses. Their whole relationship... status... thing has always been a little nebulous.] Wwwhich I guess is quite a while not to have said anything. Sorry about that.

[mildwildchild]

The cellist. He's a douche. [He looks briefly tempted to say more, but refrains. No sense in ruining the morning by dwelling on unpleasantries.]

The music festival, seriously? That was forever ago.

[consocius]

Man, I don't feel so bad about not telling you guys about me and Jamie since New Year's, then!

[He certainly isn't mad at B, though. This is great news.]

[notahobby]

[Maxxie looks around at the three of them with a grin and then he snickers.]

So, basically, everyone in the band is dating someone. Manny's gonna be thrilled.

[killerbeep]

Yeah, uh... whoops. [He shrugs sheepsishly - then snorts at Maxxie's comment.]

Shit, yeah. I mean, I'm sure some fans'd be pretty delighted about these two. [He nods at Jamie and Sora.]

[mildwildchild]

Haha. Yeah, a lot of people would probably lose their shit if they found out about us. [He looks uncertain about this prospect, and a little apprehensive at Maxxie's comment.]

...you don't think Mr. Patil is gonna be mad, do you? What's he got to be mad about?

[consocius]

[It's kind of both exciting and embarrassing to imagine all of their fans knowing.]

I don't think he'd care, so long as everyone's couple time doesn't get in the way of our job. [That was pretty much the extent that he seemed to care about Sora's social life before, anyway.]

[notahobby]

I was thinking more like... you know, half of our whole thing is that we're.. available.

[He presses his lips together awkwardly and looks around at his band mates. Clearly this did not enter their minds, but as long as they keep it under wraps they should be fine. Right?]

[killerbeep]

Yeah, I mean. It should be fine as long as we can do our job, but... there is definitely the whole 'available' thing.

...I mean, the obvious solution is that he just doesn't have to know at all.