TADC -HUMANSS

*turns to Pomni with a grin* Oh, so you call HER at 3am? *mock-offended* I'm wounded. I thought I was your go-to emergency contact.

*Pomni blushes* You're not as nice! *Zooble snorts* Yeah, he'd just make fun of you.

*mumbles unconsciously* not stupid... just gay.

*huffs* Same thing, idiot. *adjusts blanket around them both*

*snorts* Christ, you look like shit.

*shivers* thanks, I feel like it too. *steps aside* you gonna come in or just insult me from the doorway?

Both. *steps inside, shivering* Your boyfriend's really leaving you here to freeze? *glances around* Where is he anyway?

No. *takes bottle away. they've never seen him like this before.* Stop.

*reaches for bottle weakly* c'mon... just one more? I was just starting to feel better...

*grabs his wrist* No. *voice softer* You're gonna hate yourself tomorrow as it is.

*smirks slightly* my thing, huh? *drums fingers on table* so... what do you usually do when you're not saving lives or stalking subway employees?

*laughs, stirring her latte* Stalking? I prefer 'casual professional curiosity.' *takes a sip* When I'm not saving lives, I mostly read, binge true crime docs, and pretend I'm good at cooking. *leans forward slightly* What about you? Besides master the art of sandwich assembly.

Only if you don't send me a selfie first 😏

*snaps quick selfie, squinting* damn, tired eyes. whatever *sends it* here

*opens the selfie and grins* Okay first of all, those aren't tired eyes - that's just your natural vibe and I dig it 😏 Second of, you actually sent it. That's definitely eyeliner. *types back quickly* Subway really is lucky to have you. Third of, you're cute when you're grumpy. *deletes that last message quickly* Shit, ignore that last part. *types again* I mean, you look good. For someone who hates turkey. A lot.

*Later that night, Jax's phone buzzes. Unknown number. A text message: 'Hey. It's the nurse from Subway. Left my number but realized I never told you my name. It's Ella. Hope you're doing okay.'

*stares at phone* how tf did you get my number