Jared knocks on Evans hotel room. "Ev?"
"Come in!" He's got all sorts of papers spread out on the bed with him, laptop next to him, Skyping Zoe. Jared walks in,
"Hey Ev-"
"Jared??"
"Zoe??" Evan grins brightly. He's so happy. Jared's here, Zoe called him, no one has brought up he who shall not be named yet. Jared's sits on the empty space next to Evan.
"Heeeyyyy"
"She called and offered to help me study for the test I've got to take as part of my project." He's so happy right now, almost all of his favorite people right here. Amazing.
"Well I was just stoppin' by. Might as well leave you to your trees? Come back tonight?"
"Wait wait a minute," Zoe stops them. "Are you two...?"
Evan blushes a little and chuckles. "Yep. Have been a while, Zo."
"Oh my god, I know that would happen at some point. There's no wonder Jared asked for your-"
"NOTHING. I never asked for anything. And YOU didn't either." Evan is confused.
"..alright. Fine. Never mind."
"Uh... Okay. Well, it's love if you came back tonight, too answer your question, Jared." he kisses his cheek. "Unless you wanna stay and hear me mumble about pollen and stuff."
"Well I really was just gonna go back to the dorm and play COD with Michael. I don't have a lot to do. Treeboy." Zoe snorts at the name
"whatever you want to do, Jared."
"I'll.... stay."
"All right, cool." this is so nice. Evan is so full of love right now. Jared just ends up sitting there on his phone next to Evan. Making a comment every now and then. Evan makes small comments to Jared every now and then, and they're all really cute, about his hands or his face, or plants, or his eyes. He's so lovey today. He's in a very good mood. But then there's Jared who calls him, Treeboy and Nerd. He figures it's just how Jared shows affection. By the time their finished, Jared's head is in Evans lap as he strokes his hair. They're just talking about college now, Zoe and Evan chatting about classes, eventually shifting to dorm life to allow Jared to contribute if he wishes.
"Yeeeaaahhh, I have a four person dorm that consists of three other idiots."
"It's lovely there, they're all very nice. I've just got a two man room with one roommate. What's yours like, Zoe?"
"I've also only got one roommate and she's chill. Name's Lindsay. She's great."
"It's a shame we couldn't have ALL gone to the same college." he chuckles.
"That'd be a mess."
"Yeah, but we'd still see each other all the time." he sighs, continuing to card his fingers through Jared's hair. "I know a couple people I'd love to still see every day."
"There is a way. It's called skype."
"Yeah, but with that I can't do this." he leans down and kisses Jared's forehead. Jared smiles.
"That just makes these even better when I come to visit." He leans up and kisses him sweetly. Evan smiles against his lips and only parts when he remembers Zoe. She's just smiling.
"You guys are cute"
"Thanks Zo."
"I mean it."
"You too."
"Aww thanks Jared!"
"He's right. You're adorable."
"You guys flatter me."
"Cause we love ya."
Jared mutters quietly, "an actual Murphy I like." That makes Evan pause. No. Nope. He's not gonna think about him. Jared rubs his thumb over his hand. He knows.
"So- So thanks for the bonsai, how'd you know the kind I like, Zoe?"
"You told me, remember? Whenever you were rambling about trees in your letters."
"Right, right. Glad you remembered. My roommate and I really enjoy it." He's a little off now, a little sweatier.
"They're both tree freaks."
"Ryan like succulents more. Since we can't fit most trees in the dorm, we have a lot of succulents and cacti."
"I bet he has a cat"
"He does."
"Really?? What kind??"
"a big Maine Coon. He's staying with his friend Jon since we can't have pets in our dorm."
"You NEED to send me pictures when you can"
"I'll do my best."
"Thank you Evan!" She's studying to be a veterinarian.
"I'll warn you, he's very fat."
"Even better."
"I'll see if I can get any pictures. The cat is down in Austin Texas."
"Is that where Ryan's from?"
"Not originally. He's from Georgia. He's lived in Texas for... Two years?"
"Does he got that southern accent?"
"Is it sexy?" Jared eyes her slightly.
"Uh... To... To others it could be."
"You should hook me up with him. He sounds hot."
"H-He- he's spoken for, Zo, sorry."
"Dammit."
"Better luck next time."
"Mhm. Do you think it would be a good idea to try and hit on my roommate?"
"Maybe. It would be nice to go out with the person you live with."
"Ah shush it." Jared replies.
"I'm just saying."
"Well I mean she's a lesbian, I'm bi she's REALLY cute."
"Go for it."
"Alright. I will." Speak of the devil, Lindsay walks into their dorm. "Hey Linds!"
"Hey Zoe! Who's that?" Evan has to agree that Lindsay is cute.
"It's my old high school friends, Jared and Evan."
"Oh! Hello!" Evan waves
"Heyo." Jared waves a little.
"Nice to meet you guys! Kinda jealous you've known this babe over here longer than me." Jared chuckles.
"Well we aren't able to see her everyday now."
"At least I've got that advantage now. Zo, I'm going out for dinner with some friends tonight, wanna come?"
"Yeah, sounds great!"
"Cool !" Zoe smiles up at her with a slight blush. Evan and Jared are probably being cute again. She turns back to them,
"Hey. Stop being gay. It's too cute."
"What if I stop being Gay and be Bi instead?"
"If it's not towards me, then no."
"Of course it's towards you."
"Then of course. Go right on ahead."
"How about nO." Jared butts in.
"You're no fun, Jared."
"I just love you too much." He kisses him again.
"Aw, okay, nevermind then. Jared gets full priority."
"Just remember who is on your side of the screen." Jared winks at him.
"If this is all you're gonna do, I'll leave you to your night"
"That's probably best. Have fun at dinner, Zoe."
"Have some good sexy times with your man Ev." Then she hangs up and turns to Linds.
"So, uh, who are these friends?"
"Just some guys that came into town on a trip. You'll like them."
"Ooh. That's great."
So Zoe goes to dinner with Lindsay, Evan and Jared have the Sexy times, and Rich and Jeremy are stuck in the dorm because Michael had to drive up to his mamá's for something.