𝑹𝑼𝑫𝒀 𝑷𝑨𝑵𝑲𝑶𝑾 & 𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑺𝑬 𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑲𝑬𝑺 . JJ's Deep

✦ . ── WANTED ! ( ft. song titles as inspo . )

you're gonna go far — noah kahan

the relationship naji has with this person has grown into something undeniably familial. he misses his brother often , and maybe that's why he sought out someone who could understand him just as well . i'm envisioning a sibling bond built and a rare , easy connection that doesn't need much explaining . they're likely one of the few people who can get naji to laugh or smile often , and maybe even the person in static avenue who understands him best . he'd honestly do anything for them ( and maybe they'd return that loyalty right back ) .

the vibes are : teasing nicknames & we take care of each other & stealing fries off of each others' plates & unspoken loyalty & you came? you called & always knowing when the other is upset & easy laughter & fiercely defensive of each other & crashing on the others' couch & borrowed clothes & making pacts & pinky promises.

reckless driving — lizzy mcalpine

careful , careful naji doesn't do relationships , but there's something about this person that keeps him circling back . maybe it's because they know more about him than he cares to admit , or maybe because they're so different from each other—where he's quiet and withdrawn , this person is likely to be at least a little bit more open and expressive than he is . they don't hate each other , really , but i'm thinking there's some undeniable tension , the kind that lingers and makes it clear that there are some intense feelings being swept under the rug . this doesn't have to go anywhere , that's fully dependent on chemistry , but i'd at least love some eventual understanding !

the vibes are : fights that feel like a confession & intense eye contact & sharing earbuds & everyone can see it but them & stolen glances turn into eyerolls & shared cigarettes under the stars & "accidental" touches & sitting in silence but feeling understood.

heading south — zach bryan

naji’s relationship with this person has evolved from envy to a begrudging sense of respect. this person always seemed to have it all figured out ( at least , according to naji ) seeming to have the perfect life and a particular charm to go along with it . to naji , they represented everything he felt he lacked , starting a likely one-sided rivalry completely fueled by jealousy. maybe they're not as perfect as naji thought , and now he has to see them around , often in the same spaces because of the band . maybe he can sense their vulnerability right now , or maybe they're sick of his judgements , but somehow they're slowly trying to work around whatever tensions still exist .

the vibes are : sighing and rolling eyes at one another & usually avoiding working together too closely & awkward conversations & asking others what their opinion is & trying to remain professional instead of vindictive & keeping interactions as short as possible & trying to get along because it's what's best for the band & never really losing that competitive edge .

misc things !

past fling that ended on good terms ; decided they're better off as friends?

that one person who always comes to him when they need literally anything fixed

one of the artists please teach him your instrument ; he's a fast learner

any and all other plots welcome !

EMILIO SAKRAYA IN SIXTY MINUTES (2024)

friends + emotional scenes  → 2/?

naji hates that pout. it makes his stomach flip and his chest go tight , that irrational fear of disappointing her always fluttering in his chest like he's holding in an atrium of butterflies. he swears mabel knows that , too , and that's the worst part. he's got half a mind to smile at the way she's standing now — hands planted on her hips , face all scrunched up , small frame still somehow demanding attention in the tiny hallway — but instead he just rolls his eyes again. it gives him a second to glance away , a low, frustrated sound escaping him. " maybe a little. " his gaze dances back to her again , vision a little less hazy with her standing in front of him. " not drunk enough to put up with your attitude , though. " and — " can’t help the face, i guess. " frustration laces the words , and he's not sure why he cares about her opinion as much as he does. naji decides to blame it on the alcohol. " just . . . you're fine. do your thing. " he finally steps aside his hands twisting together in nervous habit. even inebriated he's no good at being careless ( at least , not when it comes to the others ) and so he lingers in the hallway outside the door. " i'll make sure nobody tries to rush you. "

the  pout  is  instant  the  second  naji  opens  the  door.  mabel  takes  a  pause,  splays  her  hands  at  her  sides  and  turns  to  look  at  the  partygoers  around  her  (  who  do  not  care  one  bit,  mind  you  ),  because  surely  naji  isn't  talking  to  her  right  now.  "  oh  my  god  ?  why  are  we  so  touchy  right  now  ?  "  her  features  scrunch  up  in  a  grimace.  "  i  had  to  pee  !  and  that  was  the  first  time  i  knocked  !  you've  been  in  there  for,  like,  ever.  " '  ever  '  meaning  like  five  minutes,  but  time  eludes  mabel  when  she's  drunk.  and  she's  her  fair  share  of  tipsy,  "  what's  wrong  with  you  ?  you  look  drunk.  and  a  little  bit  like  a  serial  killer.  "  you  can  always  count  on  mabel  for  an  uplifting  pep  talk,  clearly.

“He was silent and reserved. But he talked to me. And out of every sentence that guy ever said to me, my favorite line might have to be: ‘I don’t talk much, but it was easy for me to open up to you.’”

— walkingirony   (via wnq-writers)