I've been struggling with ideas so my good friend -JustAnEditor- gave me a few ideas that I'm going to do!
Also, public service announcement, I did upload the first two parts of my analogical book! It's called Starbugs and I think it's turning out pretty great so far! I'm 400 Words into chapter two so look out for that!
With the PSA out of the way get ready to have some cavities because this is going to be the superset fluffiest super fluff I've ever written to date.
STORYTIME!
Patton is the goofball we all need in our lives. He worked over the Summer as a Camp Guidance Councilor at an LGBTQA+ camp and he suggested that Virgil go with him on a camping trip over spring break. Virgil hated going outside. No electricity, no Wi-Fi, no beds, and icky mosquitos coming to give him diseases. However, for Patton, he could suck it up for a few days and go camping with his favorite man. Virgil made sure he packed extra hoodies and he actually wore shorts for the first time in his life because outdoors people are supposed to wear shorts. Either way, he's going camping with his boyfriend over spring break.
It was then night after the first day of their three day camping retreat and Virgil was already miserable. He wants to scroll through tumblr so bad instead of going fishing or whatever. Fishing's is boring, but at least he can talk to his lovely man to pass the time. Patton tells the best jokes and stories, there isn't a possible way to be bored. Still, he wants to see what kind of memes tumblr is producing, that's just part of who Virgil is. The two of the men were sitting on a log they found in the woods and rolled it over to their campfire. They were just sitting by the fire, trying their best to cuddle even though their arses were in agony thanks to not having a couch it sit on, when Patton gasps.
"Virge! I have an idea! Give me a second..."
Patton jumps up, almost making Virgil fall over off the log and roll into the fire. That wouldn't be fun, now would it? But it's Patton and he just had so much energy he couldn't stop once he had an idea, so it was up to Virgil to catch himself and make sure he doesn't burn to death. Exaggeration, duh. The worst that could happen is his hoodie gets a bit crispy. Patton would freak out and yeet him into the fishing pond before any real damage could happen. Patton is a heck of a lot stronger than he looks.
Patton ran into the tent and Virgil could hear things being thrown outside of his bag. Virgil snickered when Patton came back out with many different snacks. He got ghram crackers, hershey's chocolate bars, and marshmallows. He also got out two very large metal sticks. Everybody should know what these mean. Patton wanted to make s'mores. Gooey, messy, delicious, sweet, pure, campfire s'mores. Why is there an apostrophe between the S and M? Virgil doesn't know and it's drives him crazy because it makes no sense. But he isn't forced to read the word over and over like you are, so he doesn't have to deal with the insanity that is the English language. Sucks to be you, don't it Reader? Well it sucks to be the author because it drives her crazy every time it autocorrects tO ADD THE FREAKING APOSTROPHE!!!!
"Let's make S'mores!"
That's an amazing idea! Virgil sat up on the log, trying to make his butt not scream in agony, as Patton got out two paper plates from seemingly nowhere and placed everything down. He ripped open the box of Garamond crackers and snapped the chocolate bar open. Half the bag of marshmallows was gone already. Patton got hungry during the car ride over here despite them stopping by Arby's to get lunch so he snacked on the marshmallows. Patton took no time impaling a marshmallow with his stick so he can get it to gooey gorgeous deliciousness. Virgil laughed and for his own marshmallow on his own stick, holding it out next to Patton's.
"Hey Virgil, while we wait for our Marshmallows to cook do you want to hear a really really cool joke I heard?"
Virgil nodded his head. He could really use something to pass the time so he doesn't just sit here with his mouth watering, waiting for his marshmallow to finish up. He watched as Patton's smile became so sunny it made the dark skies of night dissapear. Sorry Mister Moon, Patton the sunshine has come to claim the sky.
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"
Oh no, one of these jokes. How many reasons has Patton given before? The classic one: "to get to the other side". Then he told one that ended with "to prove he wasn't chicken" which had to be one of his favorites because it was kinda clever. Then there was that one time Roman told the joke and he said "to get away from you, Hot Topic" just to annoy him and Virgil made a witty and flirty response back which kinda made him ticked off. Worth it. Other than that, Virgil doesn't know any other good possible outcomes. Virgil shrugged, not even bothering to guess like he normally does. That was a physical cue for Patton to continue on with his joke.
"To get to the most beautiful man in the world's house!"
Virgil was confused for a minute. That made little to no sense at all but Virgil is willing to go with it. That's when it hit him. Was Patton trying to lead him to hitting on him? Patton fishes for praise and needs constant reassurance that he does the right thing so this could be him wantin tin be told he's beautiful. You wouldn't really expect Patton of all people to have low self esteem, but he does. Both Virgil and Patton have low self esteem. However, before Virgil could say something along the lines of "he must have found his way to your front door then" Patton went up with a back-to-back joke.
"Knock Knock!"
Where was Patton going with this? Maybe he just came up with another joke right on the spot and really wanted to tell it to his boyfriend. Virgil chuckled, shaking his head. Patton really was too adorable and too preacious for this world. He might as well play along forgetting his little line for now. Virgil and Patton both completely forgot about their marshmallows. But it didn't matter since they aren't burnt or anything.
"Who's there?"
There was a glint in Patton's eye, the stars and moon reflecting off the lenses of his glasses. Virgil knew that look. It was the look of when Patton thinks he as struck perfect genius. Patton beamed, but it wasn't like a pure smile. It was sort of like a half smirk and a half smile. It was really hard to describe, but he looked so proud of himself and his eyes were filled with adoration. It was one of the two major factors that made Virgil blush really hard. The second factor being what Patton said.
"The chicken!"
Aaaaaaaaaaaand Virgil officially died. He was stammering and redder than the fire and so flustered. His heart was racing. Did Patton really think he was the most beautiful man in the world!? No way! He wasn't! Yet... why didn't it feel so nice to be called the most beautiful man in the world when that title belongs to Neil Patrick Harris? No, wait. It belongs to Brendon Urie. Wait a second... it belongs to Jeremy Jordan! Whatever they all tied for first and get the title of the most beautiful man in the world. That's solves the first problem. The second problem is Virgil being so flustered he can't speak.
Virgil bowed his head, giving up on trying to produce any words. Patton was laughing and Virgil turned back to his marshmallow. It wasn't black yet, but it was perfectly brown. Virgil likes his black like his soul. Patton followed suit and took his marshmallow out, turning his attention to the plate so he can assemble his sweet treat. Virgil twirled his little stick really fast, trying to pass time for the marshmallow to get extra crispy. He likes crispy marshmallows. Once Virgil found himself in control of his own vocal chords, he said the magic L word to his boyfriend.
"I love you, Patton."
Patton looked up and giggled cutely. He knows damn well that Virgil loves him and he eats it up. Patton got that genius look in his eye. Virgil just realized he set him up for the greatest pun ever. Virgil couldn't help but grin like a dope when Patton said it.
"I love you S'more!"
Roll credits.
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That was really fun to do! I apparently love to make Virgil an anxious flustered bean today lol. I think this one ended up really well. I'm actually proud of myself for the first time in forever! Well, ish.
Find someone you can joke with. Find someone you can flirt with and tell stories too. Find someone who can tell stories and jokes right back at you and make you laugh. The must fun part of a good relationship, platonic or romantic, is finding someone who can share the best moments in life with you. Internet hugs and blow kisses!
~Eva