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This wasn't the first time John was awakened by his loud computer. At four fucking am.
The reason for this was Dave's logic; whenever he's bored, he decides to hit up anyone he wants, at whatever time he wants. Much to John's distress, that 'anyone' is usually him.
turntechGodhead [TG] began pestering ectoBiologist [EB] at 04:15
TG: dude dude get onlin3
TG: *onlin3
TG: *ONLINE
The loud blurbs coming from his computer awaken John, who moans and looks at his alarm clock. He swears.
John then swivels into his chair and logs himself into Pesterchat.
ectoBiologis t joined the conversation.
EB: oh my god man. it's four am.
There’s a short pause before Dave responds.
TG: i knoww dudeeee i just need someone to talk to th3n i can sleep i swear :)
TG: how've you b33n?
TG: *been
TG: *been
TG: damn it
John groans once more as he sinks into his chair. The bright glare of his screen burned into his eyes.
EB: even half asleep i can tell you're lying.
EB: im fine. tired, but fine
John laughed. Dave’s misspellings weren’t making it any easier to comprehend a conversation at this hour.
EB: wbu?
TG: im fin3 jus b33n a bit bor3d all day and then bro left for like three days so im all alone which is great usually but i can't think of anything to do so now i'm just sitting around trying to find anything i like to talk about
TG: anyway i miss you :)
John was slightly surprised by Dave's words to him.
EB: home alone? hella cool man.
John then contemplates whether or not to tease Dave. His prior exhaustion was now wearing off, which kinda helped to lighten the mood.
EB: miss me?? you make yourself sound like a hot clingy gf.
TG: oh pleaase
TG: *please
TG: it's not like that
TG: maybe.
TG: but what's the big deal, right?
John scoffs in amusement at Dave's defensiveness. He tries his best to convey his eye roll as he types back.
EB: the big deal is that you're messaging me at 4 am and acting like a clingy gf. i'm mostly mad at the 4 am part though.
TG: 4 am is the best time to be awake.
TG: everything is so chill when you know most everything is asleep.
TG: hey, what if i AM a clingy girlfriend?? then what would you do? ;P
EB: prolly dump you and log off. boyfriends of clingy girlfriends need their sleep.
EB: or should I say ex-boyfriend and ex-girlfriend.
John chuckled at this and his banter between him and Dave. He allowed himself to tease Dave a bit; almost like revenge for messaging him this early.
TG: wowww. way to be so harsh.
TG: i thought you were supposed to care about me. sigh. i'm telling bro you're being a jeark
TG: *jerk
TG: you need your sleep, yeah right. you just want to be alone so you can read that dumb fanfic i showed you
EB: pfft totally not true. also, like totally off topic, what's wrong with liking girls who can kick some ass, and proving your undying love by reading a piece of literature.
EB: and plus, you're way more of a geek than i am.
John tried his best to counter the remark, but he couldn't help but smile.
TG: psh, i'm not a geek. you're totally the dork who has to take a break from doing whatever it is you do to read fanfiction. That is dorky.
TG: but you are allowed to call me one because of how much i adore you.
EB: so i get special treatment? sweet.
EB: wait, i get special treatment because you adore me?
John laughs to himself. His drowsiness was still apparent as he typed, and also contributed to his slowness.
TG: okay, okay. i know being a geek is basically my entire personality and i can't deny it.
TG: and yes, you get special treatment because you're my bestest frieeeend.
EB: there it is again. the clingy partner.
John smirked to himself as soon as he saw Dave's reply. He still could help but tease him a bit more. And that's what friends do, right?
EB: good to know i'm a priority to you. you're somewhere on my top 10 list.
EB: top 5 at least.
TG: you know what would make me even more happy? if you would take off the irony glasses for just this once.
TG: i don't wanna think so hard at 4 am about whether or not you care about me. sigh. i wanna think about how much i want to snuggle up against you.
The minute John saw Dave's message, his stomach lurched and his eyes widened slightly. He awkwardly chuckled to himself, trying his best to decipher if this was stupid joke, and if he should play along with it. It wasn't weird that his mind quickly went to play along with it, right?
EB: if i'm that often on your mind, i'm sure you'd wanna do a lot more things than just that.
TG: oh yeah duh. i mean i was implying other stuff, just trying to act cool and not too obvious haha. of course i meant that.
EB: oh my god. you're so damn weird.
EB: you cannot flirt for your life, i swear. you probably do lovey-dovey stuff like serenade girls with your raps and lyrics.
God knows how long John was smiling at his screen. He just couldn't help it. It was just a stupid cringe-fest, and he loved it.
TG: whatever, i've been with a few hot chicks. one girl even said i sang like a goddamn angel.
TG: my love life is allllll good and not something i'm self conscious about at all.
TG: i definitely don't do anything cringey to try and make sure my crushes like me. sigh. who needs a romantic partner? they're so much work anyway.
EB: jeez, you're so cynical for someone so sappy sometimes.
EB: and please, i'd like to double check whether or not your voice sounds like an angel.
John couldn't help but smile at this. He seemed to grow slightly disappointed at hearing about Dave's no need for a partner.
EB: well, i'd like to think having a partner is nice... apart from all the weird cringey stuff.
TG: i can serenade you any time you like, if you'd like to check how angelic i sound
TG: but it would have to be over skype, as i could not stand the shame if i serenaded you in person.
The last thing John wanted to do was make it awkward, so he tried his best to continue making jokes. However, something was pulling at his mind. At this point, he couldn't separate sleep deprivation or pure curiosity.
EB: what about, like, dating dudes? Does that change anything?
John then noticed how ignorant he sounded.
EB: OBVIOUSLY YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER. THAT WAS A STUPID QUESTION.
TG: well, what does dating a dude change? wink wink
TG: haha. oh man, i dunno dude.
TG: what's your attraction to dudes like?
John scoffed in amusement before being unexpectedly shocked that the question directed to him. He wasn’t surprised though. He supposes this is what he deserves for asking such a question out of the blue.
EB: i mean, i don't mind the idea of dating a dude. everyone has their own preference, you know what i mean?
EB: trust me, i'd fall for anyone who loves the same movies as i do.
John couldn't help but make a small joke to ease the mood. It was how he dealt with embarrassing situations after all.
TG: oh man, you'd fall for anyone with the same taste in movies as you?
TG: man you're just a hopeless romantic.
TG: are you saying you might fall for me right now?
TG: or maybe you already have. you would make a great pillow buddy.
John immediately grows flustered by this, and tries his best to act cool. Well, as cool as he already is. Let's just say his facade was falling.
EB: shut up!!
EB: you said you hated that one movie i showed you last week. we're totally different people.
John couldn't help but feel incredibly called out by Dave, and it was starting to show.
TG: just accept your feelings, man. we're already this close to being soulmates. there's no need to drag it out.
TG: and i only kinda hate that movie. i'd totally be willing to rewatch it on a regular basis, assuming i can cuddle you while watching it.
John's head fell on to his keyboard, resulting in a word smash as he squirmed in embarrassment from Dave's not-so-casual offer.
EB: HSHSHKjsjj
EB: *god dude, and you call me the hopeless romantic
EB: ill only take you up on it if we watch con air again.
TG: i knew you'd come around to it.
TG: and don't get so worked up about it, babe. i just want you to accept that i'm your soul mate.
TG: i already bought a ring and everything! ;)
TG: and i'm cool with con air. just remember that i'm the big spoon when we snuggle, okay?
EB: yeah, right. proposing to me through a screen? i'll be waiting until our movie for the most love sick confession i've ever heard.
John could feel himself smiling at this. Or maybe he just realized now that he's been smiling this entire time. But whatever this was, he liked it.
TG: you're too much fun to tease. you know i have to take advantage of the opportunity.
TG: on your couch, i'll confess my undying love to you by whispering it in your ear as you fall asleep on my shoulder.
TG: god you're so cute.
TG: you're the cutest boy in the entire world.
EB: okay, jesus, i'm going before this gets too weird
EB: BUT, to just make sure, i am looking forward to my real confession >;)
John continued to squirm in excitement as he looked over to messages. He couldn't fathom the idea of this being real.
TG: please, it can never be too weird for us.
TG: and i'm also looking forward to the confession ;) (except this one might actually happen irl)
TG: and i guess i have no choice. you're just too cute to resist.
TG: but you get to hear my love confession first, since i am the more charming one.
TG: maybe if you beg enough i won't make you wait too long ;)
EB: OKAY I'M GOING. GOOD NIGHT.
John couldn't handle anymore of this as he was alright a flustered mess. Though, he supposes he has something to look forward to now.
TG: goodnight <3
TG: see you tomorrow, hot stuff ;)
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