Title: The Big and Little Things They Did To Come Out
Rating: M
Pairing: David Rosen/Jake Ballard
Disclosures: This story is SLASH. Don't like, please don't read. Constructive feedback on the writing is appreciated; but no hate allowed, only love. I do not in anyway own the characters - we have beautiful Shonda to thank for them! I'm just playing with these slashy tidbits I'm making up. Thanks too to my kick-ass beta.
Story: Current day. Established relationship. After the SCOTUS decision to uphold same-sex marriage, David and Jake make their way out of their unintentional closet. While it's not entirely necessary to read "It Is So Ordered" prior to this work, it is the backstory.
Spoilers: None
Author's Note: This series is written in 100-word drabbles. It was a task I always wanted to tackle, and wasn't inspired to do so until now. If you have an idea for a Drabble... Please do let me know! I will take requests until it is over!
"Goddammit," David slammed his fists over the assortment of car brochures cluttering the dining room table.
Jake wandered in cautiously. "What happened, Babe?"
David huffed. "You know how we've been sharing my car when we need it, since your last vehicle was disposed of prematurely?"
Jake had a sinking feeling. "Of course... you've been so flexible."
"What 'happened' included a front-end loader. Car's totaled," David reported, defeated. Jake winced. "Now I have to buy a new car."
"We get to do this together. We buy a new car," Jake reassured, rubbing David's back. "Which is your favorite so far?"
A Venti of the darkest roast saturated his chest thanks to the PFC who just bumped into him. His dress blues would survive his afternoon meeting, but dark brown splotches covered his shirt's front.
Jake stormed back into his office, certain all of his clean shirts were gone. His secretary Joan popped out of her chair, following him and scurrying to the corner armoire.
"Good thing Mr. Rosen had these sent over yesterday!"
A warmth spread over Jake - that wasn't coffee - when he saw the cleaner's tag with an address down the street from their condo. Thanks, Babe, he smiled.
"Wanna go out?" Jake asked, contemplating the evening ahead. David turned his head to the side, questioning.
They were home from work at a decent hour, both changed. Jake went to David and wrapped his arms around his lover's waist. "There's music down at The Potomac on Wednesday nights. I would love to take you down there." David smiled and nodded.
As they neared the water, music lofted past the small buildings near the boardwalk, the umbrellas and trees nearest the river. Jake held David's hand tighter. "I love you so much," he whispered. David reached up and kissed him.