baxter reid.

⠀ ✧*̥┊❛ #lazuli. —— i am locked within the box i built from the inside out. ⋯

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

⠀ ✦ ͙۪۪̥˚┊❛ #lazuli.

⠀ am i living or
⠀ dying the dream?
⠀ ⠀ » &&. the fighter.
⠀ ⠀ crossovers welcome.
⠀ ⠀ top gun verse.

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

“You still got a key?” His words slow, quieter than usual as he leans against the wall. He’s still at work, mind spinning.

[hangman. @EtherealAviator]

he answers the phone, humming a little with a yawn before he answers, “bax?”

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

Calling @EtherealAviator—— again.

He can never help himself.

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

/ baxter muse whispering to me.. who’s wants to plot? 🫶🏼

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

« pausing. “How long are you planning to be gone?”

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

He waits for his answer, fishing his truck keys from his pocket and dangling them from his finger. His eyebrows raise at the boldness in her words.

“I’m sure we can go shopping. I should have spare clothes stashed at the cabin, anyhow.” He waves away his thought before »

[𝓘𝒛𝒂𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝓛𝒂𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 @douxminuit]

Impulsive and reckless (coming from a rich family allowed her to), she lid up a cigarette, speaking with it between her lips.

“No packing. Can’t afford the weight. I’ll just buy new stuff… I just need away from here.” the cigarette smoke came out with her words, she was breathing deep, but impatiently.

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

@douxminuit “Of course.” He grins at her with a single nod of the head.

“Are you ready to go now? Or do you need to pack?”

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

@douxminuit “Where are we goin’, sweetheart?”

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

📲: I know.

His heart is sinking.

📲: I’m sorry for choosing for both of us.

[hangman. @EtherealAviator]

📲: yeah but it doesn’t have to be this hard either…

he hates this, every bit of it. hates knowing he can’t do anything to show baxter he loves him so much still.

📲: you .. made this decision.

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

Baxter’s eyes close as he releases a long, heavy sigh.

📲: Of course I do. This isn’t easy, you know?

[hangman. @EtherealAviator]

📲: really?

he hates this. the fact that they are still broken up. that it was baxter’s decision and he didn’t get a say.

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

The last message hits him in the chest. Hard.

Typing…

📲: I miss you too, Jake.

[hangman. @EtherealAviator]

📲: you know .. those are my weakness.

a pause, a sigh.

📲: i .. miss you.

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

📲: I’ll do my best.

He laughs to himself before typing again.

📲: No promises.

[hangman. @EtherealAviator]

📲: if you keep those puppy eyes of yours turned off.

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

📲: Think we can do that?

[hangman. @EtherealAviator]

📲: yeah .. i know. means we gotta be civil.

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

📲: For shopping. And for his party. You know he’d appreciate you being there.

[hangman. @EtherealAviator]

📲: stealing me for help shopping?

he sighs, having absolutely forgotten that ben’s birthday was soon because they … haven’t really talked lately.

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

📲: Wrong answer.

He's sighing himself, searching for a subject change.

📲: I'll come get you in the morning. Ben's birthday is soon.

[hangman. @EtherealAviator]

he frowns a bit, sighing.

📲: i don’t really know anymore.

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

He’s laughing now.

📲: Now, would I do that to you?

[hangman. @EtherealAviator]

📲: be careful there , bax.

Typing…

📲: sounds like your propositioning me.

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

📲: How badly do you want to sleep?

Typing…

📲: 😄

[hangman. @EtherealAviator]

📲: i think like six am.
📲: i pulled an overnight shift into my schedule cuz someone else needed the night off for something.

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

📲: Depends.
📲: What time do you get off tomorrow?

[hangman. @EtherealAviator]

he laughs, moving to roll over in his bed.

📲: like i would ever call him that to his face. yeah, i’m free. when should i expect my kidnapping?

[baxter reid. @LastingResolve]

Oh, that makes him laugh, hand raising to brush through his hair.

📲: Could be both, but I don't know if this.. ankle biter will appreciate your nickname for him.

[hangman. @EtherealAviator]

he chuckles softly.

📲: is that someone you , or the little ankle biter?