Rain Meme

[justformemes]

Caught in the rain

It started out quietly, and then, quite suddenly, you're caught in a storm. Time to find cover. Nothing much to do but to wait it out.

Scenarios listed below for those who want 'em.


i WHERE:
001 PLAYGROUND - Well, you can try to hide under the slide or maybe in the jungle gym... at least you're some place fun?
002 PARK - Always happens, caught outside trying to take advantage of the weather... and it ends up pulling a fast one on you.
003 STORE FRONT - Better hope they have an awning you can take advantage of.
004 THE BEACH - Not exactly the best place to be during a rainstorm, however it is possible to get caught in a sudden storm.
005 WILD CARD - Anyway you want it.


ii HOW:
001 TREE - Not the best cover, but it'll have to do, stay close to the roots and you won't get too wet.
002 UMBRELLA - Most conventional... Kinda boring. But it works.
003 NEWSPAPER - Not permanent, but it'll have to do. Good luck.
004 BAG - Well... y'gotta do what you gotta do.
005 NONE - You know what. You're a rebel. You don't need cover. Screw convention.
006 WILD CARD - that's the way you need it.


iii WHY:
001 REJECTED - Welp. Rejection sucks. And no one will see you crying in the rain.
002 WAITING - For the bus? For someone else? For some revelation? What are you waiting for.
003 MELANCHOLY - Sometimes the best place to feel a bit down is out in the rain.
004 HAPPINESS - Is everything going your way? Are you singing a refrain while walking down the lane? Just singing. Singin' in the rain.
005 ANGER - WELL YOU KNOW WHAT. SCREW YOU TOO, RAIN.
006 WILD CARD - Anyway you want it.



>> POST with your character
>> TAG others, use RNG if you need to, or just make up your own scenario if you want!
>> HAVE FUN.

Comments

[blck]

Dude, I wanna stay with you.

[Zack leaned bodily into Jason's side, feeling warmer in spite of the rain with Jason showing him affection.

He looked down at the bike, then back at Jason. This kid was crazy if he really thought both of them were gonna make it anywhere on that bike without eating shit. It was a worthy challenge.]

Yeah? What do I do, sit on the handles?

[slapsintospace]

[ Jason held on tighter to Zack, pulling him closer and kissed him again before he let go.

It was more likely that they'd die from the ride than from fighting clay monsters, but he wasn't about to walk 3 hours to make it back to Angel Grove.]


Well, yeah.

[blck]

[Even though kissing like this felt mostly wet and cold under the downpour, Zack pulled Jason back in and kissed him again for good measure. His face was cold in Zack's hands. Even though they'd probably eat shit and die on the bike, it was worth the risk to get Jason back inside as soon as possible. He was too nice for his own good.

He let go of Jason and propped himself against the handlebars.]

Alright, dude, let's do it.

[slapsintospace]

[ They made it to Jason's house after a few speedbumps, Jason drove right into a pothole and Zack had ended up with falling on his face, this is when healing factor was something Jason was really grateful for.

He unlocked the door and they stepped into the living room. Jason was holding Zack's hand, guiding him through the rooms. The house was pitch black and Jason did not want to wake his dad by any means so they'd have to walk in the dark for now.

Jason opened the door to his room and pulled Zack in. He only lets go of his hand to turn on the light by his bed.]

So, uh... Sorry about the pothole. Is your nose okay? You bled a lot.

[blck]

[Zack are way more shit than Jason on the way back to Angel Grove, though they both managed to catapult off the bike in impressive ways with each pothole Jason took head on.

It was kind of nice--not in a weird way. Smashing his nose and biting through his lip wasn't nice--but laughing about it was, and coming out of this looking like a zombie attack survivor was hilarious.

He held his breath as they walked through the house, partially because he didn't want to wake Jason's family, but partially just because Jason was holding his hand.

He shrugged when Jason asked after his nose, tapping it to show it was no longer hurting him.]

It's totally fine. You're lucky we heal like this or else I'd be next level deformed right now.

[slapsintospace]

[ Zack's nose was no longer swollen or bleeding but Jason could see traces of dried blood that the rain didn't wash off. He locked the door and turned to face Zack again.]

It clicked back in pretty fast, at least. The fall looked pretty bad.

[He cleared his throat and walked across the the room to his dresser. He pulled a pair of t-shirts and threw one of them at Zack.] I think this'll fit you. I can get you a towel too.

[blck]

[Zack caught the shirt Jason tossed at him and held it up to look at it.]

"Cash Only." Man, you ain't getting this one back.

[He pulled his shirt up over his head and looked around for a place to leave it where it wouldn't drip on anything. He was already tracking water all over the floor anyway, but he figured it was the thought that counted.]

A towel's probably a good idea. Where you want me to stick this?

[slapsintospace]

Don't even think about it, that's my favorite.

[ Jason tries to keep this conversation without looking down, despite his best efforts he ends up glancing at Zack's bare chest and abs. He forces his look to the side and reaches for Zack's soaked shirt.] here, I'll take it-- I'm just gonna throw it in the hamper and maybe wash it later if that's okay.

[ He rolls up the shirt and throws it into his laundry basket. He reached for another drawer and pulled two towels but this time he tosses one so it falls right over Zack's head.]

[blck]

Yeah, we'll see.

[Zack handed over his shirt and began stepping out of his pants when he was blinded by a towel hanging over his head. He scrubbed his hair dry and draped it over his shoulders, toeing his boots off and tossing his pants over to Jason.]

I see how it is, man. Trying to bag my face.

[He smiled good-naturedly and dried the rest of himself off, trying to dislodge his wet, clingy wedgie with as much grace as possible.]

We can't all be pretty-boys like you, dude.

[slapsintospace]

[ the thing is he knew Zack was joking, and yet Jason just wanted to excuse himself and deny that he was trying to hide Zack's face. He smiled awkwardly at Zack, evidently flustered and pulled his own shirt off. Tossing it into the basket, alongside Zack's pants. ]

If anything you're prettier than me dude, stop.

[ Jason unzipped his jeans and kicked them off. He didn't bother with the hamper anymore since it was full. He sat on his bed and made a quick job of drying his hair and shoulders with the towel, thankfully his boxers were mostly dry.]

Are you tired at all? [ Jason doubted Zack was, but it didn't hurt to ask.]

[blck]

[Zack felt like such a fucking dweeb, but Jason was so earnest he couldn't help but feel flustered every time he said anything. It wasn't like Zack considered himself ugly--it was just Jason considering him pretty was...

Well, it was something.]

I--no, I'm--that's--look, I'm no pretty boy jock like you, alright?

[Nice, well done, Zack. He looked at Jason sitting on his bed in his underwear and lamented, for a second, that he never played sports. Maybe he and Jason would have been friends sooner, first of all. But also, maybe his locker room fantasies would have come true.

No, stop, focus, Zack. Back to earth.]

Uh, no. [He pulled on the shirt Jason lent him and sat next to him on the bed.] But we can go to bed, you must be wiped.

[slapsintospace]

[ Jason laughed at that, he really had known what Zack meant but still. He couldn't help it, this time he was the one making Zack embarrassed.]

Alright, but you still are.

[ He was still not wearing a shirt when Zack sat next to him. He really wasn't tired either, probably because Zack was there his brain felt wired and restless and even a little anxious.]

I'm fine, I really don't think I want to sleep right now. [ meaning I really want to stay up with you.]

[blck]

[Zack didn't know how to say "I'm glad you think I'm pretty" without sounding stupid, so he bumped his shoulder against Jason's instead. That probably made his thoughts clear enough, he reasoned.

He stayed there, propped up against Jason, and took comfort in how warm he felt in spite of how cold it had felt outside.

Jason was a good distraction; it was hard to think of anything but him when he was this close and this shirtless. He ducked his head and kissed Jason's shoulder despite his anxiety.

No guts, no glory. That was the motto that had gotten him this far.]

You sure? You don't have to stay up on my account, dude.

[slapsintospace]

[ Jason couldn't help the small shiver when Zack kissed his shoulder, it was just unexpected. His face and chest started to feel warmer by the second and he turned his face to look at Zack. Jason was suddenly too aware of how he was not wearing much of anything.]

Yeah, I'm sure--I want to stay up with you.

[He felt like an idiot, being this reactive to something so small. He didn't want it to be so obvious (a little too late for that).

He took Zack's face in his hands and kiss him on the lips. He did it slower and softer than usual, by the time he pulled back he could feel his pulse racing like crazy.

very smooth, Jason.]

[blck]

[Jason was turning that funny blotchy red he always turned when he was flustered. It would've been actually funny if Zack wasn't also turning red. He couldn't help it--he didn't know what he was doing! Jason was cool, and handsome, and his bro--it felt like he was trespassing no matter how he touched him he did.]

Alright. Cool, then.

[He tried to think of something cool to say--or funny, anything--but his head was empty of everything other than his mom and how stupidly nervous it made him to be sitting so close to Jason.

Mercifully, though, Jason didn't leave him hanging for long. He leaned into him when Jason kissed him, reaching up to wrap his hands around Jason's wrists. He liked the smell of him--just rain, and deodorant, and sweat--and he felt remarkably gay for even thinking about that.

Zack wasn't sure if this was okay--the way his stomach churned and his heart raced and his head swam just from the feel and smell of Jason. He tried to push that thought away, chalking it up to his heightened anxiety.

He pulled back and smiled at Jason impishly, squeezing his wrists.]

So this is why you wanna stay up.

[slapsintospace]

[ Jason couldn't put his thoughts into words anymore, his mind felt clouded and all he could think of was kissing Zack again. His heart was pounding, but this wasn't anything new as of late. Even worse, he felt wet and sweaty and jittery, he could sense a little nervousness coming from Zack too.

He laughed and held Zack's gaze even though it made him feel exposed and transparent. Was he being too forward?

It just felt right to him to go for it, it still did. So in that burst of confidence he kissed Zack once more, short and sweet. ]

No, I mean-- yeah. I like it, this. But we can do anything you want, really.

[ Lowkey he just hoped it was more of this, but he also highkey just wanted Zack to be comfortable and able to decompress.]

[blck]

[Zack smiled in spite of himself and kissed Jason when he leaned in again. Whatever it was Jason wanted out of this, he was all about kissing and that worked for Zack.

He nodded, feeling shyer than was cool. He pulled Jason down to lay next to him in the bed and took his hand, settling close enough to feel Jason's breath against his face.]

I like it too.

[He paused, lowering his eyes and thinking for a moment. He wasn't sure what was okay to say--but they'd said they liked each other, at least, already. He wanted to remind Jason, though he was sure he hadn't forgotten.]

I like you. I'm glad you brought me home with you.

[slapsintospace]

[ He let Zack drag him down to the mattress, it was becoming easier to keep eye contact and Jason was feeling uncharacteristically bold. He linked their fingers together and took a deep breath.

He liked Zack, a lot, more than anyone he could remember. He knew that some point he'd have to think about it and not just int he sense of what he'd like to kiss him or that he likes the way he smiles at Jason when he thought nobody was looking.

Not today, though. ]

I like you too. [ He used his free hand to hold Zack by the waist and pulled him closer to him, their joined hands trapped in the middle. He had never been like this with anyone before so he was just really playing it by ear. ]

You can crash here whenever, [ He squeezed Zack's hand and kissed his cheek, if this helped in making things better then it wasn't just Jason being selfish about it, right? ]

[blck]

[Zack smiled mischievously and squeezed Jason's fingers.]

Yeah, I bet I can.

[He pressed close against him, trying to quiet the anxiety in him. It was easier with Jason overwhelming his senses, close as he was. The buzz in his head about his life, the team, Jason's dad sleeping two doors down felt duller.]

I'll remember that, man. Next time there's a storm I won't go all the way to the mines.

[slapsintospace]

[ Jason laughed tucking his face underneath Zack's chin. Zack smelled so good it was easy for Jason to set his worries aside. His hold on Zack's waist is becoming less hesitant, just touching him over his shirt like that this close was electrifying, kinda.

He was relieved to hear Zack wouldn't spent the nights alone at the mines whenever he felt anxious and restless. It made Jason feel like chasing after him was the best he could have done.]

Even if there isn't one. Anytime you feel like it, I mean it.

[blck]

Yeah, I get you.

[Zack was pretty sure he was going to take Jason up on that as much as possible while he could. There were some days when being alone was exactly what he needed--but being with friends was always better, and being with Jason was the best.

He was lucky everything had gone down the way it did, from the minute he heard Billy blow up that rockface. It was weird to think where he'd be now without him.]

Yo, can I ask you something? Like, for real?

[slapsintospace]

[ Jason slowly rolled back into the mattress and allowed some space between them, hands still linked together.

This could go anywhere, really. So Jason better be prepared.]

Yeah, what is it?

[blck]

[Zack smiled in spite of himself. He couldn't blame Jason for having obvious reservations--his last question was probably alarming at best.

He shook his head, staying on his side and looking at Jason uncertainly.]

Do you think we'll still be able to hang out and stuff if I end up having to live in a group home or something? Outside of Angel Grove? I mean, I'm still gonna have to be the black ranger, right?

[slapsintospace]

[ okay, now Jason felt like an idiot for getting ahead of himself. He squeezed Zack's fingers and gave him his most optimistic smile, because he sure as fuck wanted to believe that they would still see each other, he knew that Zack was probably facing a lot now on top of his mom's sickness. So Jason would ride his bike to whatever stupid town they'd take him.

If they take him. ]

Yeah, we will. If I have to fix my shitty car to come get you I'll do it. And I really doubt Zordon would try to find a replacement based on your address.

You're the black ranger and that's not something that you'll be free from anytime soon.

[blck]

[Zack smiled in spite of himself. Jason seemed so sure, and so positive--it was impossible not to have a little of that rub off on himself. His friends really were good for him. Jason was good for him. He felt less stupid about trying to be optimistic with Jason backing him up.

He knew, realistically, that being the black ranger wouldn't change when his life changed in that way. He just wanted to hear it, maybe. That Jason would still want Zack to be around, even if Zack lost everything else.]

You're a really good friend, Jason. Like, the best. I don't know what I'd do without you guys.