College au and we hate James’s dad
Keith: why does james look so miserable he literally just got back from being home
Ryan: yeah, he looks like he hasn’t slept at all
Ryan: and like he craves die
Lance: well then ask him what's wrong or something
Keith: he won’t tell me :(
Lance: give him a hug them dumbass
Ryan: Keith is literally just walking around the apartment holding James and James has fallen asleep koala hugging him and it’s ADORABLE
Lance:pics or it didn’t happen
Keith walks into the room, carrying James in his arms. The other's legs are around his waist, arms around his neck, and his head lies on his shoulder, and he’s out cold. Keith sits on the couch and tries to lay James down but he mumbles something and clings to him. Keith sighs and lies down, James on top of him. Ryan and Lance laugh silently, pulling out their phones.
James looks peaceful, and his lips are parted as he sleeps. “Is he wearing your hoodie?” Lance asks. “He looked cold.” Keth defends, patting the other’s hair.
His hand rests next to his head, which lies on Keith’s chest. “This is looking pretty homo.” Lance jokes. “Maybe this has something to do with that.” Ryan suggests. ‘He was gonna come out to his dad…” He trails off, all of it clicking into place. “Shit. Something bad must’ve happened.” “What about his mom?” Keith asks. “She’s normally away on business. His parents are divorced too.”
James walks around the kitchen, headphones in, and only in his black boxers. “I know I can treat you better, than he can. And a girl like you deserves a, gentleman.” He sings, dancing around. “Tell me why are we wasting time, On all your wasted crying', When you should be with me instead. I know I can treat you better, better than he can.” He sings.
Keith and Ryan start laughing and he jumps, spinning around. “Hey!” He whines. “Oh my god. James, that was amazing!” Keith says, going over to him. He crosses his arms and huffs. “Shawn Mendes? Really?” Ryan teases. “It’s my sister’s old playlist! Not mine!” James defends. “You have a sister?” Keith asks. “Yeah.” James mumbles, pulling his earbuds out and bundling them up. “Well why haven’t we met her? I wanna hear about James as a kid so we can tease you.” Ryan says. “Because I haven’t seen or heard from her in three years.” James says. Keith and Ryan exchange a look. “Why?” He shrugs. “I don’t know! Cause our parents are overbearing assholes? I mean, she always said once she was done with college she was outta there, but she left when she finished high school. Haven’t seen her since.”