Rating: PG

Characters: Sebastian, Nick, OCs

Summary: Sebastian had never thought he would meet someone over the phone, let alone by ordering pizza. But his luck is changing and the mysterious Nick might not be as far away as he thinks.

Warnings: Swearing

Disclaimer: I don't own Nick or Sebastian, I'm not that lucky.

A/N: This was inspired by a post on tumblr which can be found here (link may not work on ). I don't know whether this will turn into a full-fledged verse but knowing me, it probably will. I'll tailor warnings and ratings to each chapter as usual – I'll just post everything under this title in case it becomes more of a story than a verse. But I hope you like it :)

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PEPPERONI WITH EXTRA ROMANCE

Sebastian Smythe hated calling to order pizza – he always messed it up somehow. Last time he had forgotten to order Chelsea's vegetarian pizza. He had actually written down what he needed to say this time and leaned against the wall reading it over while the phone rang. When the pizza place picked up, he jumped.

"Westerville Pizza, how can I help you?"

"Uh, just a large pepperoni and a small vegetarian, thanks," Sebastian stammered. He felt himself blush and he hoped the guy on the other end couldn't tell how nervous he was. He really did talk a lot of shit for someone who couldn't even order pizza.

"Pick up or delivery?"

"Delivery, sorry," Sebastian replied before he gave their address. He almost got the numbers around the wrong way – who did that?

"Okay, that'll be sixteen bucks exactly and it should be there in half an hour."

"Cool, thanks," Sebastian hated finishing conversations. "Uh, bye – I love you."

Sebastian froze up – he couldn't believe he'd said that. And to another guy! He went to apologise-

"I love you too."

There was a long pause and Sebastian wanted to melt into a puddle and never be seen again. Why didn't he just hang up?

"I'm not gonna give you a discount on the pizza – just in case you were wondering," the guy said with a laugh. "Confessing undying love for each other isn't a good enough reason I'm afraid."

"Love's never enough is it?" Sebastian murmured, feeling something flutter in his chest. Yes, a heart attack would be a perfect reason to hang up.

"I'll uh – I'd better get back to work. Enjoy your pizza."

"I will," Sebastian replied before he hung up. He let his head fall back against the wall as he cursed his inability to talk on the phone. He heard something shift and he looked to the side to see his father watching him with an uncertain expression.

"Should I be concerned?" Marcus Smythe asked.

"No, no, it's fine. Um, pizza will be here in half an hour, sixteen bucks." Sebastian ran a hand through his hair before he headed upstairs and locked himself in his room. He faceplanted on his bed and growled into his pillows.

I just made an ass of myself over the phone by telling the guy at the pizza place that I loved him. He's probably having a real good laugh, calling me a faggot. Sebastian sighed and turned onto his back, an arm across his eyes. I'm an idiot.

Half an hour later, the doorbell rang and one of his parents answered before Chelsea called Sebastian downstairs. He shuffled down the stairs, watching the delivery guy leave through the window and hoping he wasn't the one who had answered the phone. He headed into the kitchen to find his family staring at him with wide eyes.

"What?" he asked as the fear bubbled inside him. What had happened?

Chelsea handed him a napkin with something scribbled onto it. Sebastian looked down and read it, his face growing more red with each line.

Hey,
I just wanted you to know that you
sound like one awesome dude.
Yours truly,
The guy you confessed your undying love for
(AKA Nick)
PS. By the way, you sound adorable
when you're embarrassed. Call me again, maybe?
(That could've been cheesier but I left the cheesy to the pizza)

"Care to share, Sebastian?" Marcus asked as he leaned back in his chair.

"I uh, accidentally told the guy at the pizza place that I loved him," Sebastian admitted. He braced himself for the laughter he was sure was coming but it didn't. He glanced around at his family but his mother and sister averted their gaze.

"Well, don't lead him on. Use protection, all that safety stuff. Be home by ten on weeknights, twelve on weekends," Marcus said before he opened the pizza box. "Now let's have dinner so the awkwardness can dissipate."

Sebastian sat down and managed to stomach two pieces of pizza. As he thought about what his father had said, he found himself thinking that maybe he could find this guy, this "Nick".

It was worth a try, wasn't it?

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A/N: So I don't really know where this came from. I just needed to write it. I've left this as "in progress" because I don't know if I'll continue it or not. I'll see how I go. It'll probably be a little fluffier than my usual stuff, I dunno. Tell me what you'd like to see :) Other than them meeting of course, I have an idea for that. But thanks for reading, I hope you liked it! –Em xoxo