December 5th – Early Presents
Prompt: This one was inspired by Evan's glorious 'Deez Nuts' Christmas sweater and a conversation I had on tumblr with thecrazymadchildwithnolife.
Jonathan watched as the buildings below him grew closer through heavy eyes. He would never get used to flying and how exhausted it made him but it was worth it every time he got to see his friends.
He made his way off the plan following Luke closely. It was a relief having someone like Luke to travel with and it provided him a cover from outside eyes while he was with the crew. If anyone asked he was Luke's cousin. Definitely not that Delirious guy.
They collected their luggage and headed outside where Luke called an Uber. Jonathan fiddled with the strap of his duffle bag. It had been 103 days exactly since the last time he'd been to LA and he was itching to see his friends again. To see Evan.
Luke nudged him softly. "Relax. We'll be there soon."
oOo
It took them 43 minutes and 20 seconds to get to their hotel from the airport and then 20 minutes and 35 seconds to get to Evans apartment from there. By the time the car pulled up outside Evan's Jonathan was just about ready to start climbing walls.
Instead he launched himself up the stairs of the apartment complex, two at a time and Luke could only laugh as he tried to keep up with the goofball. Luke grabbed his arm as they reached Evan's front door, "Chill."
Jonathan nodded and took a deep breath and then the door swung open and Evan was in his arms and he wasn't sure if he even knew what breathing was anymore. Evan pulled back and there was a brilliant grin plastered across his face. "It's good to see you again man."
Jonathan grinned back, stepping inside as Evan shook hands with Luke, who remained in the doorway. "You guys want some food before we head out?"
Jonathan's stomach rumbled loudly and Luke laughed, "I'll take that as a yes. Be back soon." He saluted them as he left.
The room was silent for a few seconds before Jonathan remembered the bag slung over his shoulder. "I got you something" He said to Evan, digging around in the bag and pulling out a poorly wrapped present. "Early Christmas present."
Evan held up a finger and ran into the other room, leaving Jonathan thoroughly confused until he returned holding his own poorly wrapped gift. "Yeah I got you something too."
They sat on the lounge and Jonathan handed over his present. "You first."
Evan began unwrapping the present and Jonathan waited for his reaction apprehensively. The room immediately filled with Evan's laughter and Jonathan's heart soared.
Evan held the sweater out in front of him, falling into a fit of laughter every time he looked at it. "Deez Nuts!" He managed to gasp out, wiping at the tears that had made his way onto his face from laughing too much. "It's perfect."
Jonathan's cheeks were hurting from the grin that was stretched across his face. "I thought you'd like it."
Evan shrugged his jacket off and pulled the sweater over his head before handing Jonathan his present. "Your turn."
He opened the present carefully and gasped when he saw the head of a bear peak through. "TEDDY BEAR!"
The bear was the softest thing he'd ever felt, like a bear from one of those fancy high quality toy shops and he smiled as he ran his hands over its fur. It had a blue ribbon tied around its neck and Jonathan didn't think he could be any happier until Evan slung his arm around his shoulder. "Merry Christmas you dork."
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Evan loved the sweater so much that he ended up wearing it to the Gaming Awards that night and Jonathan couldn't stop the butterflies he felt every time he looked at him. He felt Luke stand beside him, "You're staring, you realise that?"
Jonathan shoved him on the shoulder. "Shut up. I am not."
Luke could only roll his eyes, "You two are so stupidly oblivious."