So my friend and I sometimes create randomized prompts by writing characters, settings, genres, and objects in sections by numbers, then pick numbers without looking and we have to write whatever we get. Well, I did this for Chasing Life Week 2 and got this.
Beth and Natalie, during a power outage, including smut and friendship, and jacket.
So here is my Chasing Life Week Free Day prompt.
Also, this take place before 2x07 and any of that. No sadness allowed here.
"I swear, Natalie, I'm done with guys." Beth threw her keys on the table and went to the fridge to grab a beer. She opened it instantly and took a sip "I'm done."
"You said that the last time, Beth," Natalie replied.
"No, I'm serious this time, I'm done."
"Was it really that bad?" Natalie moved over on their couch so Beth has room to sit.
"I don't think he looked anywhere but my breasts the entire night." Beth took a swig of her drink. "And that was him being subtle and sober. The man was drunk in under an hour. He just kept ordering more drinks and making obnoxious remarks about how hot I was. He was wasted."
"You're not so sober yourself there, hon."
"I had to drink to put up with that pig. Y'know he tried to grab my boobs when I finally left." She took another sip. "I'm done."
"You'll find someone, I'm sure of it. You're an amazing girl, not to mention talented. Plus you've got your accent which always goes far."
"This is like my fifth date this month so far, and they were all terrible. I'm not being picky either." She turned in her spot on the couch to face Natalie, crossing her right leg under her. "I just want someone who is at least a little respectful. But guys are just pigs."
"I'll drink to that." Natalie picked up her half empty beer and tapped it to Beth's. They both took big sips. "Maybe I'll swear off men with you," Natalie said putting her drink back on the coffee table in front of her. "I thought Dom was good, but you can't love someone who still loves their ex."
"I had it great with Graham, but of course I had to mess that up. Why do I always have to mess up the good relationships I find?"
Her question was cut off by a flash of lightning from the storm outside and a loud bang. Before they could look outside to see what had happened, the power went out.
"Really?" Beth groaned.
"The lightning must've hit a transformer or something," Natalie said peeking through the window behind them. "Looks like the whole block lost power."
"Shit. I don't know where I put any flashlights, if we even have any."
"I have some candles in my room and I know there's a few in the bathroom." Natalie got up and used her phone to light the way to her dark room.
"Well, I think we should finish the beer in the fridge so it doesn't get warm and go bad," Bath yelled, finding her way to the kitchen.
"I don't think the power will be out long enough for it to go bad, but I wont argue to a few more drinks." Natalie came back in with five candles in her arms. She laid them out on the table and lit them with a match. "I guess candles do come in handy for more than just setting the mood."
Beth came back in, her arms full of unopened beer bottles, a wine bottle, and two wine glasses.
"Beth, the wine wasn't even in the fridge."
"Yeah, but I had a bad date and I feel like drinking. Plus, candles make me want wine." She dumped her full arms on to the couch. "Drink with me?"
"I can't say no to alcohol." Natalie grabbed the wine and wine glasses and poured the first of many drinks.
Soon after, when the beer was gone, the wine was gone, and the second bottle of wine Natalie had gotten was gone, they were left with only water to drink. Not that they needed any more alcohol. The two were passed drunk.
"I had a boyfriend in Florida who would stay in on the weekends, only drink half a beer, and made sure I left before midnight whenever I went over." Natalie laughed, spilling the last of her glass of wine. "Crap, I wanted that last sip."
"How did you manage to date him?"
"It didn't last long, believe me."
"Back in Australia, in high school, I started dating the captain of the rugby team. Turns out he just wanted one more person in his limo for prom to make the pricing cheaper. He already had a girlfriend. He dumped me as soon as we pulled up to prom. I had to call my mom for a ride home."
"See, this is why men suck."
"Maybe Brenna's got the right idea."
"What, date guys and girls?"
"Well, the guys don't seem to be working out for us, so maybe we should try girls." She winked at Natalie and they both laughed.
More time had passed and the power was still out. Natalie's candles had grown significantly smaller since she lit them.
"I can't believe it's four. I'm so glad I don't have to work tomorrow." Natalie locked her phone and put it back in her pocket.
"Lucky you. I have to be in be ten."
"You at least get to sleep in for a bit."
"If we ever get to sleep," Beth laughed. "God, it's freezing in here."
"Here, take my jacket then." Natalie took off her black zip-up hoodie.
"I could just get a blanket, y'know."
"Just take it, it's easier." Natalie climbed clumsily over Beth to drape it around her. As she basically straddled her friend, she looked up at her. "Maybe we should try girls," She said as she leaned in and kissed her.
Beth didn't pull away, she kissed back and in an instant, Natalie was on top of Beth, shirts and jacket on the floor.
"Wait." Bath stopped.
Natalie pulled away and looked at her, embarrassed and confused.
"I'm still cold, I want your jacket." She reached down and found the black jacket that started it all.
"Forget the jacket, I'll keep you warm." Natalie knocked it out of her hands and kissed her again.
DIY SMUT SCENE
(I don't write smut)
Beth's phone woke them up at eight with a text from April.
'How was your date last night?'
Beth left it open and looked at the shirtless Natalie next to her, who was still half asleep and stretching trying to wake up.
"Did we…"Beth started to ask.
"I think so."
"Oh god, I have a headache."
"Well, I think that might be from all of this." Natalie pointed to the empty bottles on the floor and coffee table in front of them.
"Natalie, I-"
"Say no more, I'm going back to guys too."
"Oh thank god." She looked back at her phone, the text from April still open and unanswered. "Can we, just, keep this between us?"
"Oh, I planned on it."
"Cool…" She put her shirt on and answered April.
'Tell you over coffee. Strong coffee.'
Natalie struggled with her shirt and started to try and pick up the mess from last night.
"So, um…" Beth helped her, picking up a few empty bottles. "Awkward friends?" She asked.
Natalie nodded. "Awkward friends." The two of them shook hands. and went their separate ways, leaving most of the mess.
Beth got dressed in the easiest clothes she could find, put on sunglasses, and left to meet her best friend. She made it to the coffee shop they usually meet at and ordered the strongest coffee she could.
"Hey, Beth." April walked up to the counter and ordered a coffee. "So the date was that bad?" She asked knowing her friend's hangover look, and knowing it was strong today.
"Let's just say it was not what I expected at all."
April looked at Beth's jacket. "Isn't that Natalie's jacket?"
I originally wrote this as a crack ship, something I thought would just be funny, but now I'm starting to ship them and it's bad. I can't see a scene between the two of them without wanting them to kiss.
Anyway, I hope everyone who read this enjoyed it.