I’m cheating because this is not technically a WIP, as @fatalfangirl and I just posted a fic for @whatevertheweather’s birthday today. It’s a friends-to-lovers (yes, again ) Normal AU in which Simon volunteers to be Baz’s date to his Aunt Fiona’s wedding. You can read Plus OneonAO3 now, but here’s a snippet:
Baz
“Hey, no stressing yet,” he says.
“Yet being the operative word,” I say, and Simon tsks in response.
“You’re forgetting, you’ve got me here with you. And I’m a blast at weddings.”
I arch an eyebrow at him in question and he doubles down on his assertion.
“I mean it! Once we make it through the prep and the ceremony, we’re gonna have the best time. We’ll drink and stuff our faces with cake and dance the night away. Trust me, you’ll be so glad you brought me as your date.” He catches his slip up and makes an embarrassed face. This isn’t a real date and we both know it. (As desperately as I wish it was.)
“You’re right, I’m sure I’ll be relieved you’ve come as my friend,” I say, trying to save face for him.
He looks stricken, and I wonder how I could have possibly bungled this up further.
Stacy and I had so much fun writing this, it’s so stinking cute. And a very happy birthday again to Elly, who deserves all the stinking cuteness in the world ❤️
