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𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘆 summer summer something

𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 my wife
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𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 so fine and for what
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𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 miss u on tour 😔
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𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 i barked
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      ↳ 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 OMG HI JUNE
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      ↳ 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 ur so real damn
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𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 am i the only one who noticed the location
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      ↳ 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 what about it
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      ↳ 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 *someone else* is also vacationing in michigan atm
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      ↳ 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 stop being so cryptic i'm missing a few brain cells
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      ↳ 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 omg is it who i think it is
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      ↳ 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 i'll dm everyone and @ username DEPENDS does it start with a t
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𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 i'm in love
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𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 going to require the next 3-4 business days to get over this, thanks
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𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 GOD IM GAY
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" 𝖂hat's in that?".

"Alcohol", Cole answers smugly with a nod as he returns to mixing the cocktail.

"And that . . . "

"Isn't alcoholic", June states from beside the brunet boy now frowning down at the mixer in his hand because he's pretty sure he forgot an ingredient.

"Here, taste this", he slides it towards June who takes a small sip and immediately cringes.

"Why does that taste peppery? Did you add the pepper mixer?".

Cole blinks as realisation dawns on him.

"Shit".

"Yeah, dumbass", June rolls her eyes ans returns to making her mocktail and Cole rushes to grab a different mixer from the fridge.

Madeleine, who's watching them prepare their drinks whilst sitting by the kitchen island with her chin in her hands, tilts her head.

"June, you're not drinking at all tonight?".

June looks up at the question just as Cole returns to her side and begins preparing a different drink.

"Nope", she smiles.

Madeleine raises a brow.

"Why not?".

"Just not in the mood, I guess".

The boy next to her starts snickering at that exact moment which catches Madeleine's interest.

"Last year she got drunk and made out with Ethan right here in this kitchen. Pretty sure she's avoiding a repeat", he puts in his two cents which earns him a rather violent shove to the side by the brunette.

"Get your hands off me", he whines stepping back.

"Would you stop bringing that up? I can't even have fun anymore", June scowls turning back to her drink.

Maddie leans forward.

"You made out with Ethan? Wait, I can see it. You two would be so cute together".

"That's what I said!".

June glares at both of them, "He's my friend. It didn't mean anything. Now, drop it. Both of you".

Cole hums adding something into his drink before speaking again.

"Trevor found them, you know. It was so funny, he ran out and told us immediately. I was a little tipsy so I kept laughing but Jack just would not believe  it. He kept going "are you serious?", "you sure you're not seeing things?" and then Luke started laughing. Everyone was laughing at some point but Jack was in his own confused little bubble. Sienna said it wasn't a big deal because y'know it's their life. But Jack was fully convinced Trevor was making things up".

By the time he's finished speaking, both the girls are staring at him — June in pure astonishment and Maddie with a grin.

"He never asked me about it", June admits quietly.

Cole shrugs, "Yeah, well. I think he didn't want to know more unless it meant something. Which it didn't because you obviously didn't bring it up again".

"You know, I can imagine Trevor gossiping about it for no reason. It's just so on brand for him", Madeleine shakes her head causing Cole to chuckle.

"Oh, he was excited alright".

June busies herself with pouring her drink into the glass, allowing Cole and Maddie to chat but Madeleine's eyes keep straying to her as she begins to notice the sudden change in her demeanour.

When she accepted the fourth of July invitation, she wasn't sure she was doing the right thing but now, it kind of feels like this is her chance to understand June and Jack's dynamic and hopefully help in any way she can.

She's a romantic at heart, after all and she thrives off helping people she cares about find love.

One big example of her successful matchmaking? Her sister, Millie and soon to be sister-in-law, Orla.

Orla works with a Public Relations agency and having crossed paths with her several times, Maddie knew she was a literal sweetheart and just the kind of person her sister would get along with.

So, when Orla needed an interior designer for her parents' home renovation, Maddie passed on Millie's contact.

Then purposely set up ways to get them to meet each other out of professional settings, like inviting them to dinner with a few of her other team members and suggesting farmer's markets to visit on off days with both of them accompanying her because if the trio loves anything then it is fresh fruits and veggies.

All in all, Madeleine was made for this. And she's way too invested to back down now.

— && —

It's close to midnight now and having watched the fireworks — while actively avoiding meeting Trevor's very, very bright eyes — she's ready to head home.

Walking into the living room, she steps over to the couch to retrieve her purse when a voice stops her.

"What are you doing?".

She glances over her shoulder to find Quinn shuffling inside with furrowed brows.

She sighs, "Time to leave. I'm a bit sleepy".

The wedge between his brows deepens.

"You're not leaving. You're staying in the spare room tonight".

Madeleine frowns, "No, I'm not".

"Yes, you are. It's too late. Don't drive back. Stay over, we have space".

"Quinn, no. I'm not staying over. That was never the plan".

"Well, it is now".

"No—".

"Move it or I'll make you trip".

Their attention gets caught by a clearly drunk Luke walking in with June supporting half of his body on hers.

"Oh, what the hell?", Quinn mutters under his breath as Luke grumbles something to his best friend.

"I'll actually slap you if you don't stop complaining", June warns him pushing him down on a stool in the kitchen as Ethan walks in with an exhale and starts filling up a glass of water for his friend.

"You're so . . . . what's the—oh, I forgot the", Luke hiccups, "wor—d" and accepts the glass from Ethan.

"Nice? Caring? Tolerant? Patient?", June squints.

"I believe the word he's looking for is violent", Ethan remarks.

"I'll slap you too", June throws him a hard glance.

Luke giggles waving the now empty glass in front of their faces.

"That doesn't scare me", Ethan replies accepting the glass and turning to fill it up again.

"Yeah, he has a pain kink".

"What the fuck?", the brown eyed boy almost throws the water in his friend's face and June groans.

"I don't", he widens his eyes for emphasis and June rolls her eyes.

"I don't care, you're both idiots".

Quinn takes the second of silence to draw their gazes to him and Madeleine.

"June, do you think Maddie should stay over?".

"Quinn", Madeleine complains.

June glances between the two and nods eagerly.

"Yes, of course. Please stay over. It's way too late to drive back".

"I'll be fine".

"No, seriously. We insist", Quinn responds.

"It's Jack's house too", Madeleine shakes her head but then she quickly regrets it because Quinn brightens up and hurries out.

"Just stay over. It'll be okay", June says while they wait for him to come back.

Maddie sighs loudly, "June".

"Please stay!", Luke yells abruptly and the brunette jumps back at the sudden rise of his voice.

"What is wrong with you?", his best friend massages her temple while Ethan laughs, continuing to offer him water.

Quinn returns at the same moment, dragging Jack behind him.

"Tell her".

Jack blinks, eyes first scanning the scene in the kitchen and narrowing a little when he notices June talking to Ethan.

"Jack", Quinn breathes out in annoyance.

He finally turns his attention to his brother and then to Madeleine, who shifts uncomfortably on her feet because she knows what's about to happen.

"Yeah, as Quinn said, you should stay over. We have room. And you're probably tired so it's best if you don't drive in this state".

"I'm not drunk—".

"Nope, it's done. C'mon", Quinn beckons for her to follow him up to the spare room and Jack stares at her expectantly.

Accepting defeat, Madeleine steps away with parting words from June, "Let me know if you want any comfortable clothes!".

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