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1.
It was maybe a week after TJ and Cyrus had started dating, and the Good Hair Crew, Jonah, Marty, and TJ were all meeting at the Spoon for lunch. Andi, Cyrus, and Buffy got there first, because they still like to spend some time as a trio on occasion. Of course, their trio time was slightly interrupted by the fact that every time they came to the Spoon their waitress was Amber.. every single time.
“Hi Andi! And Cyrus. And Buffy. How are you doing this fine Saturday?” Amber said, smiling widely at Andi as if she were the only human in the entire restaurant. Andi laughed excessively at Amber’s phrasing, returning the smile.
Buffy and Cyrus silently exchanged a knowing look.
After a suspiciously long order, Amber finally had to leave. As soon as she was out of earshot, Cyrus spoke, “So.. what was that about?”
“What? What was what about?” Andi said, laughing nervously.
Buffy raised an eyebrow, “You know exactly what, Andi. Sitting through that conversation felt like being alone with this one,” She motioned to Cyrus, “And TJ. That’s the highest level of third wheel.”
“Wh- Wha- What?! You mean- you mean Amber? She- I don’t- You don’t really think that I- Hey look, Marty and TJ are here!”
The conversation was immediately abandoned as Buffy and Cyrus’s faces lit up, both of them immediately turning around to see their boyfriends. Andi sighed in relief.
“Hey guys!” Marty said with a wide grin.
“Hi, Marty!” Andi and Cyrus chirped, laughing when they said it at the same time.
Buffy simply smirked, eyes twinkling with affection, as she looked up at her boyfriend, “Took you long enough.” She said, grabbing his hand and pulling him down to sit next to her and kissing him on the cheek.
Andi wrinkled her nose, “PDA, you two!”
Buffy and Marty both rolled their eyes.
TJ laughed, “It’s good to see you all.” He said, smiling the way he does around Cyrus.
“Good to see you too, TJ.”
“Yeah, good to see you.”
“I guess it’s alright.” Cyrus said, grinning.
“Hey!” TJ said in mock offense.
The group laughed together as TJ gently pushed Cyrus’s shoulder, “Move over, Underdog.”
“Only for you, Mick.” Cyrus responded, scooting over to give TJ room to sit incredibly close to him. Small conversation started as they waited for the last member of the group to show up, but as it did TJ’s brow furrowed, and he turned to Cyrus, “Wait, Mick? Where did that come fr-“ He stopped mid-sentence, seemingly realizing something.
Mick Jagger.
At the odd change in mood, the others stopped their conversation, listening in.
“You- Did you seriously reference what I think you did?”
Cyrus gave him an innocent smile, mischief twinkling in his eyes, “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
TJ attempted to glare at him, but he couldn’t even pretend to be mad at Cyrus.
“What? What is he referencing?” Marty asked.
“NOTHING!” TJ said quickly. Dang it! Cyrus knew that TJ couldn’t acknowledge that Cyrus referenced his real name while surrounded by their friends. Still, he did subtly shake his head at his boyfriend.
After some weird looks, the subject was changed and the conversation moved on. Jonah showed up ten minutes late, apologizing repeatedly, and explaining how his mom got stopped outside their house by a neighbor asking for fitness tips. The entire group had a great time just hanging out and laughing so hard that their faces hurt. At the end of the meal, everyone noticed the large tip that Andi left for Amber, except for maybe Marty. They all hugged goodbye, promising to meet up again like this soon.
Not long after the lunch, Cyrus got a text from his boyfriend.
MICK? Rly? You promised you wouldn’t do that!
Technically, I didn’t use your real name.
I hate you sm.
No you don’t. ❤️
Bet. Your on thin ice muffin.
You’re*
GSKWHDJWH
What can I say, I live life in the middle. I can’t help it.
YoU’rE the worst type of person.
If it makes you that uncomfortable though, I won’t do it again.
No you’re fine. You’re lucky I like you.