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Prompt 5 of 100 - Break Away

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You stared at the white wall in front of you, your eyes drooping tiredly. You were currently in the guest room of John Egbert’s house, spending the night once again. How exactly did you end up here? Well, in order to find that out, we must backtrack.

It started when your father came home, drunken out of his mind, as per usual. He was normally hostile after arriving home, but tonight was different. Every time he slurred something out, it was to verbally attack you. In addition, he tried to hit you quite a few times. Knowing better from past experiences that you shouldn’t provoke him, you quietly gathered necessary items and threw them into your suitcase.

Throwing a (f/c) hoodie on over your shirt, you set out to the one place you knew you would be safe. I guess this is it. Perhaps I should just gather up my things in the morning and find an apartment or something to live in instead of that hellhole, you thought to yourself while turning the corner onto his block.

Walking up to his door, you began to hesitate. Will he get upset with me? This has got to be at the very least the fifth night I’ve been over. Well, we’ll just have to see.
You raised your knuckles and rapped lightly on the door three times. Behind it you heard some shuffling, grateful that he had heard you.

“Hey _____. What’s up?”
“You know. My dad’s being a violent drunkard as usual. What’s new with you?”
He chuckled softly, pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose.
“Not that much. Come on in, it must be cold out there.” You accepted his invitation to come inside and stepped in, shivering slightly at the welcoming yet somewhat stifling warmth of his home.

Once the both of you were inside, you slipped your shoes off and placed them near the door. “Do you need anything?” John yawned. You shook your head no and took your belongings with you to the guest room, catching a whiff of baked goods.

And now here you are. Tired, but still wide awake. A troubled thought lingered on your mind as you stood up from the edge of the bed. You shuffled over to the door, debating whether you should proceed. This could affect your life in the foreseeable
future, _____. Just go.

You pushed the door open, cringing when it creaked loudly. But you still pushed forward until you reached John’s bedroom door. You opened his door, your cheeks immediately becoming scarlet. “O-oh my gosh! I’m so sorry John! I... I didn’t realize you slept shirtless.” you sputtered while covering your eyes.

He laughed loudly, to your surprise. “It’s fine, _____. What do you need?”
Your face took on a slightly more serious look as you uncovered your eyes and took a seat next to him on his bed.(Un)fortunately, he put a shirt on.

“John, I’ve been thinking. And I don’t think I can take much more of my father’s antics, so I’ve decided that I’m going to move to an apartment in the city and I was wondering if you would help me look for somewhere to go.” you finished, looking up at him.

“______....” He cupped the side of your face with one hand, surprising you.
He smiled warmly down at you. “You could always stay here with me. I-I mean if you want! You don’t need to force yourself into anything!” He quickly shied away from you, using his hands to cover his reddening cheeks.

Abruptly turning away from you, John began to whisper something along the lines of “Darn it John, you messed it up! You were going to be all smooth and woo ______. But then you had to go and try to take it back. Ugh, stupid!” He then proceeded to hit himself on the head quite a few times before you intervened and grasped his hand.

“I’d love to.” You answered, tilting your head to the side and smiling. “______...You’re too cute. Thankfully I can attempt to resist it because I’m so manly.” You giggled at his attempt to appear cool. “Then your attempt might not be enough for this.”

You swiftly grabbed his face and pulled his lips down to yours in a sweet kiss,
(e/c) eyes closing. John’s face immediately heated up under your small hands as he began to reciprocate the kiss.

Once you both pulled away for air, he stared at you, blue eyes soft. “W-wow, ______. Could you...maybe...kiss me again?”
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That picture is too cute.