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[mtherfcknmonster]

[Weekends have been different since Kevin has been with Andrew and Neil and now that they're sharing the same bed, Andrew expects it to be even more different. Mainly, getting up has been harder, because Kevin never really wants to get his ass out of bed once he's in it, and this both amuses and frustrates Andrew- he's not entirely sure why. It's not like he cares if they make it to class or practice.

Andrew is always awake first, because he needs to be, but sometimes he thinks Neil wakes up before him and just waits for him to wake up before opening his eyes. It sounds like one of those stupid things Neil would do for him, to make him feel safer (and it works), but more often than not, Andrew is just too light of a sleeper to stay sleeping for too long.

This Saturday, he really is the first one awake, Neil sleeping next to him, curled into Kevin's side. Kevin is snoring softly (okay, maybe it's just heavy breathing but Andrew will swear on everything that it's snoring), his limbs sprawled out everywhere, one arm under Neil's neck, reaching out to almost touch Andrew's shoulder, the other above his head. One day, Kevin is going to end up on the floor, and Andrew won't feel bad about it. But today he seems firmly planted in bed and Andrew watches them sleep. He can do all the staring he wants and not get called out for it. It's images like these he wants to keep in his head so he has something to focus on when things get bad. He has something real to come back to, though he's not sure he deserves any of this at all.

It's when those thoughts start filtering in, that Neil stirs, turning from Kevin a bit and cracking his eyes open to look at Andrew. Neil gives him a small, sleepy smile when he sees that Andrew is awake, just like he always does and just like always, Andrew thinks it's horribly unfair and stupid that Neil could look this good as soon as he opens his eyes]

Morning.

[Neil says to him quietly after what what Andrew can tell is Neil quickly assessing to see if Andrew is in an okay place, if he had any nightmares or is unusually tense. Andrew doesn't return the greeting, but he reaches out and brushes his fingers through Neil's messy locks. Neil's smile grows wider and then he turns his head to look at Kevin again]

He snores.

[Andrew wants to make sure Neil knows that, and Neil laughs softly and shakes his head. ]

No he doesn't.

[Andrew lets out a soft huff, but tugs Neil forward and kisses him, because all these laughs and smiles so early in the morning, they're too good. Kevin's hand is between them, but Neil pulls it down a little so they can kiss easier, but he keeps his hand in Kevin's, curling his fingers around his]

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[1hundred]

[ Neil is still trying to figure out what his email should be. ]

I feel like that's going to be either really good, or really bad.

Can mine just be Neil Josten?

[mtherfcknmonster]

I am either going to hold a vote and then make some bets.

[Andrew doesn't know why they have gone down this path of fans and flirting and having to smile for people. He doesn't like it, neither does Neil and yet they're always stuck with one or the other]

You should find the fan that took your name and bury them, then take your name back.

[1hundred]

[Neil is uninterested in the betting, so he tunes that part out and tries to think of a better email address. He's good at names, but not nonsensical things, apparently.

He shakes his head at Andrew.]

No. Even though using my name as a fan is weird. Why would they use Neil Josten as their email when they could use their own name? Do they think someone's going to think they're me?

[1hundred]

They want to be me?

[He knows people can be stupid, but this is a whole different kind of concept to him]

But they don't even know me.

[mtherfcknmonster]

They would probably idolize him even more if they knew him.

[Andrew has no doubt about that. Fat mouth and all, which only makes Neil more appealing, in his opinion]

You are going to be even more famous, you should get used to it.

[He realizes belatedly that these are the words Kevin said to him earlier and he bristles a bit, then buries his head back into his phone]

Just use your initials like Kevin does.

[1hundred]

[ Neil just looks at them both, slight distress on his face at the thought of all of this. He knows it's just an email address, but he's fought so hard for 'Neil Josten' he wants it to be his.

He gets it though- he thinks he gets it. He's trying to, anyway and when Andrew makes the point about fame, it's hard to deny it and he goes about typing his initials in. ]

Can I be NJ10?

[mtherfcknmonster]

[Andrew does not like this unhappy face either and he sighs, moving away from the inside of the booth to get into Neil's space and look at his phone. ]

You could always try NeilAJos10. The last part of your name can be the number. It is still your name and no one will guess the A.

Is that acceptable?

[1hundred]

[Andrew is very smart and that's perfect! His face lights up as he types it in and it's not in use yet. ]

It works! That's awesome. That's perfect.

[He shows Kevin his screen with his new email address, then grins over at Andrew, wanting to kiss him, but reisting the urge.]

Thanks.

[mtherfcknmonster]

You do not have to thank me, it's just an email address.

[But that look isn't on Neil's face anymore and that's what matters.

He looks at Kevin like he's stupid.]

Did you really think I would not have your number and email memorized just in case? What kind of protection could I offer if I did not keep track of all the information?

[1hundred]

Andrew, add it to your address book too.

[He's really proud of it and grateful that Andrew came up with it, even if Andrew doesn't want his gratitude. ]

He was probably just being thorough.

[mtherfcknmonster]

[ Kevin does not have his gratitude for calling him out for no reason! ]

Yes, I was going to thoroughly email all your fangirls and send them proof of what a drama queen you are.

[1hundred]

I'm staying out of this one.

[He knows Andrew was just being thorough and that Kevin is a drama queen. Both of these things are facts and he loves them for it]

The waitress is coming back.

[mtherfcknmonster]

[ Andrew makes sure to add Neil's email into his phone, even though he doubts he will be doing much emailing. He still has them, just in case. ]

I do not understand why you think having your email is such a big thing.

[he says to Kevin, before downing the rest of his drink and pushing his glass aside]

Yes.