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FearlessLeader19 · 09-29-2022, 01:43 AM

Overview:
Connor Anders and Addison Donovan disliked each other from the moment they met each other on the Hogwarts Express during their very first ride to Hogwarts. Though they eventually dated and became married to each other, their path to that part of their lives was a rocky one.

Main Characters:
Connor Anders (FearlessLeader19)
Addison Anders {nee Donavon} (Kolyander)
Koen Anders (Kolyander)
Reagan Aurora Anders (FearlessLeader19)
Ryder Jude Anders (FearlessLeader19)
Keighley Morgan Anders (Kolyander)

Other Characters:
Charlie Bergstrand (FearlessLeader19) {Keighley's boyfriend}
Christopher Michael Carter (Kolyander) {Reagan's boyfriend}
Davet Julien Anders (Chelliephone) {Jude's husband}
Olivia McDean (FearlessLeader19) {Keighley's girlfriend}

SPOILER!!: List of Scenes

FearlessLeader19 · 10-19-2023, 01:00 AM

Davet not minding PDA certainly matched well with Jude because Jude liked receiving PDA as much as he liked giving it! As far as he was concerned, these actions matched the words and promises they said and made to each other. If Davet needed to know, the ENTIRE Anders family adored him! He wasn't just Jude’s love but also Reagan’s bestie. And clearly Keigh loved him too, not to mention enjoyed his company, otherwise she wouldn’t be here. As for Davet being pulled into insecurities when it came to Evan, Jude really did try to show his other half on a daily basis that he was the only one for him. So yes, Keighley was absolutely right: Davet had brought an immeasurable amount of happiness to his life.

With the plan agreed upon, Jude decided to Summon a brush to go along with the comb {which had been Summoned earlier with the hair accessories}. Brushing just made hair fluffier and thicker in his opinion. Now settled comfortably in the fort, he found Dav’s face again and replied with a grin of his own. “He pays attention to all the details, Keigh! I assure you, he won’t forget anything to do with your likes and dislikes.” The boyfriend was just the best in that department! “Someday, they’ll do another remake of the movie or play and you’ll be playing the role of the prince or Lumiere,’’ Jude remarked knowledgably. He figuratively sent the words out into the Universe because Dav certainly deserved to be cast in all the roles he dreams about. Even if Jude had to watch him kiss someone else; it was a good thing he was never the jealous type! He couldn’t help but chuckle at his sister’s seeming indignation about only now finding out about Davet and the play. “Clearly Dav has a lot to fill you in on his earlier acting days. The good thing is that you get to see his new movies and plays, Keigh! Imagine him and Rea having to act together again as a couple.” Jude sniggered heartily because his older sister and boyfriend acting as a couple and having to kiss was highly amusing to him still.

“Thanks, babe.” Jude lost no time in plucking a green marshmallow from the drink. “Lumiere and Cogsworth,’’ he added promptly in relation to the question. “Their relationship is hilarious and first class!” And Chip! How could he have forgotten about that little teacup? “He’s as cute as you are, did you know, Keigh?” With that, he hit the ‘play’ button and off the movie went!

Chelliephone · 10-29-2023, 12:17 AM

He didn’t often gave any attention to insecurities, but the way Jude’s family all treated him certainly helped to squash the pesky thoughts in the briefest moments they appeared. And Jude’s own treatment of him as well - he put a lot of effort in to making Davet feel secure as well. Which always worked - because he was just happy to be in the position in life he was now.

Dav chuckled softly at Keighley’s question of how she hadn’t heard of that before. “It’s often easier to talk about the more recent roles. I loved my first time on a stage, but I certainly wasn’t good - even for having a non-speaking role.” He believed he’d tripped the person playing the Beast at least 3 different times during their first performance. He’d just been so exceptionally nervous. Hearing Jude’s manifesting, he grinned at him and leaned over to give him a peck on the cheek, simply nodding in agreement. If his boyfriend said it would be so, he had no doubts that it would. “Maybe between now and then I can convince you to be my Cogsworth.” He knew the last movie made had added different relationship representation with Lafou and Gaston - but if you asked him, there was a duo that was an even better fit. Ahh, yes, the infamous play in which he and Reagan had acted opposite each other. Dav was glad Jude saw such humor in it - as despite how professional they were, been in an on stage relationship with your ~~sister-in-law~~ boyfriend’s sister was just a tad uncomfortable. Even if that person was also your best friend. “I just hope if we both go movie, it’s nothing ever over PG.” He might actually turn down those ones if it came about.

The two siblings were so similar, it was beyond endearing. Davet watched them both fondly as they tackled their hot cocoas before focusing on the replies to his previous question. “Chip is very cute. And Lumiere and Cogsworth are truly worthy of being favorites! I quite like Belle’s father, Maurice too.” Though that was really only for the animated one. Watching Jude get to work with hair items and hit the play button, he picked out a couple nail polishes they had brought out before. If he remembered correctly, the ‘house’ they were part of at their school had the colors yellow and black. And while he thought the black was too harsh, he was pretty certain he’d also heard one of Keighley’s nicknames was Sunflower - so he opted for a yellow, a complimenting shade of orange and a little bit of brown. He could make a sunflower on one finger and then the surrounding ones have petals falling here and there.

*Kolyander* · 11-02-2023, 03:32 PM

For those that didn't know her, she was a people person. Always. that was simply how she was, bubbly and cheerful much like her big brother Jude. She was also relatively simple, if her siblings got along with someone, she typically did as well. Carefree and easy to please. Davet truly had nothing at all to worry about when it came to her. As long as Jude was happy, then so was she. It really was as simple as that. Annnnnnd from what she could see, both young men seemed tremendously happy.

Keighley giggled softly at hearing Davet speak about himself not being good during his first role in Beauty and the Beast. "But that's alright! We all have to begin somewhere and we learn and grow from our mistakes... look how far you've come now!" Really it was something. Davet and Reagan both had grown loads and loads! She hadn't even known Davet all that long and she had seen the difference in his performances already. "Oooh, the two of you in the play together would be lovely! I want tickets to that showing." She wouldn't miss something like that for anything in the world! Thoughts of Davet and Rea having to be a couple in more plays again had her giggle. "They would do amazing no matter who they had to play." She had faith in all of them.

Lifting the mug of cocoa to her lips, she took a small sip of the hot liquid. Nod, nod, nod went her head, her blonde hair falling all about her face. They all had such great taste in characters. "Heeeeeeey! Are you calling me a baby?" she laughed, her tone playful and her blue eyes shinning as she grinned at her big brother.

FearlessLeader19 · 11-04-2023, 01:22 AM

Jude was certain of one thing: if any of those particular insecurities of Dav’s surfaced now, it would easily vanish because of the way Keighley was chirping away with Davet. No one could be insecure about anything when the baby sister was around. She just had this way of making all the dark thoughts vanish; Jude would know as she had spent so much time helping him heal his heart a few years back.

Whatever the boyfriend said, had Jude known him back then, he would have still thought the world of Davet having a non-dialogue role. When it came to this young man beside him, Jude was positively obsessed! Just as he was obsessed with those kisses! Sorry, Keigh, if they came across as super duper mushy! Jude’s face sparkled with interest. “Oooh, I’d accept that role in a heartbeat! I mean, can you imagine the explosive chemistry we’d bring on screen too?” Not to mention Jude had picked up more than a few acting tips from Davet. Regarding Dav and Rea acting as a couple, he could never be mad about that; he was much too secure in his romantic relationship to ever be that way, even about Dav’s other on screen partners. Then again, it was the PG stuff he was comfortable with but he knew that Davet was much too considerate of him to do any other sort. “You both will. You’ll see soon enough.” Manifesting all the good things for the older sister and boyfriend! “Keigh’s right. You’ve come a far way, and you’ll go even further! With Keigh and I saying it, there’s no way it wouldn’t come through for you!” And for Rea!

Between watching the movie, brushing Keigh’s hair and drinking the hot chocolate, Jude was also watching Dav work on Keigh’s nails. The thought that the other guy would someday make a wonderful father crossed his mind once again. In turn, it reminded him that there was something they needed to tell Keigh. And now he was sort of bursting to get the words out but at the same time, did not want to interrupt the movie. If Dav happened to look over at him at any time, he’d just mouth the question at him; the question about if they should tell Keigh now that they wanted to secretly get married and that they wanted her to be one of the three witnesses.

“Yes, I’m absolutely calling you a baby, Keigh,’’ Jude replied happily, now beginning to separate a bit of his sister’s hair on the left side of her scalp, the bit closest to her ear, from the rest. He began to plait that bit, doing so until it was about a quarter of a way through. “You’re the baby of the four and always will be.” Their nieces - Linnet and Kestrel - were the babies of ALL the Anders'.

Chelliephone · 11-12-2023, 05:07 PM

Davet grinned and agreed with a nod of his head, she certainly was correct. So terrible or not, he still appreciated his first experience. "You're very right. I don't think I ever would have even found how much I loved it if I hadn't first been the footstool." He laughed, thinking on it again. The idea of an acting role with Jude sounded like a dream, but he also knew that wasn't his passion and he was certainly okay with the fact they had different interests. Though of course that didn't mean he still wouldn't slip in a joke (or hint) here and there. "If I ever convince him, you'll be the first we send tickets to." He informed Keighley, grinning over at Jude. "In the mean time, we'll still send you tickets for anything Reagan and I do together in the future." Which he was certain Rea had covered anyways to begin with.

At Jude's words he would accept such a role, Davet beamed at him - mind already cycling through who he knew from the troop who might have connections to get that to be a thing. Even if it was just a local play, something like that as an extracurricular for them (in a few years of course, when poor Jude didn't have nearly as much on his plate) might be a fun surprise. "We do have good chemistry, if I say so myself." He was biased naturally, but that didn't make the information any less true to him. Dav did know Jude was very secure in their relationship, and he also knew the other male had every reason to be. He loved that Jude trusted him and knew that too and he would never do anything to endanger that level of trust. Which is probably why there were a lot of roles he would never consider, out of respect for his partner, even if he believed if they had conversations about things they could get to a level of being okay with anything. There was a lot of other roles out there though that he could accept without having to make any party uncomfortable - so why not just stick to those? "Thank you both for the vote of confidence. With support like that, there's really no chance of failure." Because even if he didn't make it big, he knew his loved ones supported him - and that was the true measure of success if you asked him.

Davet was very concentrated on what he was working on with her nails, so much so he started ignoring some of the movie though he could still hear it in the background. Every so often, around his favorite parts, he'd glance up and sing along with what was on screen, before returning back to what he was doing. It was on 'Be Our Guest' when he particularly got into an animated role of singing along with Lumiere (he was a drama kid, sometimes he still inadvertently went dramatic) that he then glanced over at Jude with a smile. He could see his boyfriend looking at him, and catching the mouthed question he gave a nod of his head. He was fine with Jude sharing that news whenever he was comfortable!

*Kolyander* · 11-16-2023, 04:02 PM

Should anyone need a cuddle or two or possibly twelve to help melt those insecurities right away, she was their gal. It may not seem like it but she knew all about being insecure. She was the one with both the girlfriend and the boyfriend, remember? Those times were done and over though and there wasn't any need in bringing them back up. She preferred to look ahead into the future now and only see the best of everything for the three of them.

"Me? Convince Jude of something? That's much too easy for me to do," Keighley giggled, turning her blue eyes onto her brother. "Right, Jude? If I ask nicely enough you'll do it?" It was that bond they had. She never had to beg or nag him for anything. All she had to do was ask. The same went for him, anything he wanted or needed, she would do for him.

Aha! See? She knew it. The blonde beamed widely at the two of them. "Perhaps the movie will have a dance number in it."That would be perfect for Jude. As for them sending her tickets, well she didn't expect anything less. "I'll be there. Every show, no matter what." Unless it was at the same time as Livvy or Charlie's Quidditch matches.. then there could be an issue. Otherwise she would be there. No one mind her while she made all of these commitments to everyone she loved dearly please and thanks.

"Of course, Davet! You'll always have my support." If he hadn't realized it by now he would be learning soon enough that she would be drowning him in it with all of her shows of 'sisterly' affection.

Keigh did her best to attempt to sit as still as she could manage while getting her hair and nails worked on. Most of the time she did fairly well except for whenever a song started and she HAD to join in and singalong! Sorry, not sorry, guys!

FearlessLeader19 · 11-25-2023, 08:35 PM

Davet’s very first acting stint as a footstool did reaffirm Jude’s belief that everything always worked out for the best. Just look at where his boyfriend was now career-wise! The two may have different interests but they were still very much supportive of each other which went a long way; Jude would know because Davet’s {in addition to his friend and family} served as a strong motivation to him. He sent the other young man a grin. “For you, I’d do anything.” Did Jude intentionally flirt there? Yes, he did. “And for you, little sister! You’ve got me wrapped around your finger and you know it!’’ It had always been like that between the two youngest Anders’ siblings. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for Keigh also. “Oh, we do! Once everyone gets wind of our chemistry onstage as well, they’ll forget about you and Rea. They’ll just want us.” Sorry, Rea! But of course Jude was only joking about all but his and Davet’s chemistry! No matter whom Dav was set to be a lead in a play or movie with, the fact would always be that he would have the best chemistry with Jude despite the actor’s talent at portraying any character. Needless to say that Jude appreciated that his love would not even consider certain roles; it was a good thing also because while he wasn’t insecure in this relationship, he most likely would not have wanted to object to those roles for fear of everyone thinking he was holding Davet back.

“A dance number would sure make things even more interesting! I’d be game for dancing with Dav on screen or on stage!” Davet had come a long way in learning the different styles of dances Jude knew and taught. “Of course you will be there, Keigh, for it all but I’d get it if you were busy with MMA and Quidditch.” He was a very understanding big brother. Also, even if Jude did, for some reason, get a little under the weather, he knew that Keigh gave the best cuddles. She was who he would go to for pick-me-up cuddles, mhmm!

The younger guy was having the time of his life. Like… this was so comfortable, so perfect to be sitting here with two of his favourite people, having a chocolatey treat and watching a movie he loved. It was quite fun to see Dav and Keigh singing along with the dramatics and all. Jude himself got fully into it while finishing Keigh’s hairstyle. It was quite a colourful style with its multicoloured hair holders. “Tonight you'll prop your feet up but for now, let's eat up! Be our guest! Be our guest!’’ he sang just as loudly and dramatically as Davet while the last holder was added to the end of the braid with a flourish.

Jude gave Davet a warm smile and laid Keigh’s luscious hair over her shoulder. “So, Keigh. Dav and I, we’re thinking of getting married secretly and we’re hoping that you’d be one of our witnesses.” More details would be provided shortly BUT he just wanted to make sure that the news sank in and his sister wasn’t too occupied with the movie.

On a side note, the thought of being married to Davet was SUPER, SUPER exciting and thrilling to him!

Chelliephone · 11-26-2023, 06:23 PM

If he wasn't at risk of messing up the nails he'd been meticulously working on, he would have leaned over to kiss Jude at his words - the flirting tone not at all lost on him. Instead, he settled for a wink, chuckling a bit too at the siblings. "I definitely don't think I've seen siblings with a better relationship than the pair of you." Which was saying a lot, considering he'd seen the rest of the Anders clan as well and they all seemed to get along splendidly. Jude's tone might have been teasing, but Davet actually suspected that would have been the truth. He and Rea were both great at what they did, but it also was no secret to people who knew them and saw them off stage they were simply the best of friends. Perhaps it was because of how loud they were too in their friendship and support of each other that could make people also remember that in their roles, not that Davet had any intention of being anything less than supportive and proud of his best friend. "It's true, we might unleash a type of monster if we perform together." It would be well worth it though.

At the suggestion of a dance number as well, Davet smiled a bit, another soft laugh escaping. "A dance number would be a must if Jude was involved." And it would probably be the most flawless one the curly haired boy would ever execute, considering there was no one he trusted to lead him like his partner. He'd gotten much better at dancing thanks to Jude, but when it came to doing scenes with anyone else it still often took... a lot of practices before he could nail it. Keighley's promise brought a smile to Davet's lips but he also nodded in agreement with Jude's words. With two partners also heavily involved in sporting matches, he knew she would have a lot of time constraints already on her hands. She didn't need to stress about them when other activities, her own or Olivia or Charlie's, came up. "We'll always have a seat prepared. But no stress if it isn't physically, in spirit we know it always is."

Considering this WAS their favorite movie, Davet wasn't perturbed when Keighley needed to move or animatedly sing along. In fact, he generally expected it and during the songs he'd sit a bit back with the nail polish so that she didn't have to hold quite so still. It was perhaps taking longer because of this but since they had the full movie, he didn't think that mattered too much. He watched the pair of siblings, his heart feeling especially full. He loved Jude being so happy and the supportive words from Keighley had a warmth of emotion running through him as well. As someone who'd never had siblings, it meant a lot to him to be so accepted now by his boyfriend's family. As Jude finished her hair when Be Our Guest ended, Davet quickly finished up the sunflower nails he'd decided on, and capped off the nail polish in order to put it away.

As Jude also shared their news, he grinned as wide as a chesire cat and just waited - observing the siblings.

*Kolyander* · 12-09-2023, 11:45 PM

Jude was such a mush! Annnnd she was here for it. Keigh grinned widely at the cuteness that was her older brother and his partner. The two of them both seriously warmed her heart. It wasn't only just their words but how they acted towards one another. In some ways they reminded her of her own relationships but mostly they made her think of their parents. The playfulness, pride, caring and love for one another. "Well how could you not be with a face as precious as mine!" she giggled jokingly, giving Jude the sweetest look she could manage. ''We're all really close as far as siblings go but.. yeah, Jude and I here.. he's always been at my side looking out for me and making sure I'm happy." Not that Koen and Rea didn't it was just easier for them cause they were closer in age. Now as for Davet and Jude together on stage.. well they would totally be amazing! "The two of you together would be fantastic! I don't care how it happens but it needs to someday.”

Ha! She knew it! The blonde laughed softly along with them. "I can see it now, the two of you together dancing on stage. No one would be able to take their eyes off of either of you." It would be the best performance she had ever seen, especially if Rea was in it as well! A small hand was waved at them both. "Shhhh, the two of you are so silly. I'll be there. Somehow, someway. I wouldn't miss something like that." Even if she had to be there by mirror call, she would make it work.

This sleepover had hardly begun and she was having the greatest time. As Jude finished working on her hair she flashed him the brightest smile. It was perfect and exactly like how she loved to wear her hair when she needed it out of her face and wanted something cute. Not to mention how it went with her nails! "Thank you! I love it!" She would have to take a photo at some point to send to Livvy and Charlie.

The look between Jude and Davet was only partly noticed now that her hair and nails were done. Her attention shifting onto her brother as he started speaking, the movie completely forgotten as his words slowly sank in. Married. Secretly. Witness. Were they saying what she thought they were saying?! Bright clear blue eyes very slowly moved back and forth between them several times to make sure she fully understood what she was being asked. ”Oh, my goodness! Oh, my goodness! Yesssssss! Of course I'll do it!” Keigh squealed in pure delight as she flung herself at Jude without thinking in all of her excitement.

They could tell how happy she was about this, right?

FearlessLeader19 · 12-21-2023, 12:34 AM

Kisses from the boyfriend {hopefully soon-to-be-husband!} were always welcome but Jude would understand Dav’s caution. Jude reacted to the wink by grinning mischievously. “That’s because Keigh and her adorable face hasn’t left my side since she was born! Somehow, she picked me as her favourite sibling.” Jude chuckled a bit at his own remark because he figured that by now, all of the Anders’ knew this fact. Don’t get him wrong, Jude LOVED watching Dav and Rea act together; they had the best on-stage chemistry but imagine adding real life chemistry with an actual partner! “The world wouldn’t be able to get enough of us!” Keigh would be right: Jude, and no doubt his other siblings, had learnt love from their parents. Addi and Connor too were a pile of mush together! “See, Dav? We’ve gotta act and dance together at some point. We can’t disappoint Keigh!”

Yes, dance numbers were a must! Dancing was life and it brought immense happiness to Jude. Dav had PROBABLY gotten better at the activity? Nope. It was a SURE thing! Jude still enjoyed teaching and practicing Dav all the moves and it was one of his fave things to do with his person. Dav was a capable learner… and after all, it had been during one of those teaching sessions that Jude had fallen in love. “We know you’ll do your best, just don’t want to put pressure on you when you’ll have a ton of things going on, Keigh!” The pair of young men were super understanding of being busy! Jude gazed at his other half as he reassured Keigh. The way Dav got along with every member of the Anders’ family warmed his heart. How could Dav not be accepted by all the Anders, and Jude’s extended family as well? His boyfriend was just warm, friendly and everything nice! Therefore, he would always be well loved in the entire family.

“You’re welcome! It’s great to be able to do your hair again.” With the hair and sunflower nails combo, his baby sister looked even more like an angel. Even before Keigh’s reaction came, Jude knew what it was going to be. And perhaps Dav knew too, judging by that grin. Then Keigh was throwing herself at him and he was catching her and squishing her. It made him overwhelmed with good emotion to see how happy she was for him. One arm holding her, Jude reached for Dav. He needed to be in this hug too!

Chelliephone · 12-21-2023, 05:36 AM

Davet smiled at the pair of them again, giving a small nod when Keighley also included their older siblings in the blanket statement of how close they all were. "i have noticed that with all of you. Even before I was formally introduced to the Anders clan, Reagan always spoke very fondly of all of you." Maybe that was a portion too of why Davet's eyes had always been so drawn to Jude when the family had showed for performances and the like. She spoke so highly of all the family, he couldn't help but be curious about them all early. He hadn't expected initially to be so attracted to Jude as well, but clearly it wasn't something he held any regrets on either. "It sounds like you guys picked each other." They were close in age, and their temperaments seemed quite complimentary as well. Both were fun loving and had a natural appreciation for life, but they perhaps weren't as energetic as his own best friend tended to be. "You won't hear any complaints from me on that idea." He replied, sending a wink Keighley's way. "We definitely cannot disappoint her!" And bless her for being just as excited at the idea as he was. It would not be a stretch to say a performance with Jude was an item on his bucket list.

His partner's love of dance was perhaps why Davet had also been so willing to learn, or accept any positions in which the skillset would be necessary. It gave him an excuse to request more of Jude's time, even if he would have told him he didn't need a reason. And it was important to Dav that Jude saw the things that were important to him; were equally important to the Durand. At Jude's assurance to Keighley, his head bobbed in an emphatic agreement. "Exactly that. We're not silly to also care about your schedule." He reminded her gently. He and Jude had certainly been biting off nearly more than they could chew as of late - they could recognize the fact Keighley had a lot on her plate to juggle as well.

He was more than happy to sit back and just watch the interaction between the siblings, his grin stretching from ear to ear at Keighley's reaction and Jude's clear excitement with sharing the information. The eager hug and quick answer of yes to their request was also appreciated, and Davet perhaps felt a little emotional watching the pair for a moment before Jude's arm his direction was noticed. With a soft laugh, he scooted to join the hug, wrapping an arm around the siblings already entangled and giving them a soft squeeze, while also pausing to press a quick kiss to Jude's head. He couldn't wait to be married to this wonderful man of his.

*Kolyander* · 12-29-2023, 03:35 PM

There went Jude giving her even more compliments! "You're so welcome that I blessed your boring life with my cute adorable little self," Keighley joked happily. "I know I'm such a joy to be around." The young lady laughed wholeheartedly, clearly having a good time. With all that said, she reached over and gentle pinched her big brother's cheek. "How could I not have chosen you? Lookit how cute you are!" They made the most perfect pair as they grew up, they still did as far as siblings went. Oh, Merlin these two! Had she mentioned at all recently how adorable they were together because if she hadn't, she needed to do so right away! "Don't worry about disappointing me... you can disappoint all those fans you'll both have once they see the two of you on stage together!" This girl was just going to be their biggest fan was all. Sorry Reagan.

Keighley flashed both guys a soft smile. "You're both too sweet, you know that? But seriously though, nothing will keep me from seeing either of your performances." She would be there. Someway, somehow. Fingers crossed for now that no conflicting schedules happened. Though between Livvy, Charlie, Jude, Reagan, Davet, Koen and her own activities there were bound to be some issues with timing. Until that came up though she was just going to have high hopes for it all.

"You can do my hair anytime I'm around." That went for her nails too and the offer was open to Davet also. Keigh found it rather relaxing so there would never be any complaints coming from her end. Well hello there, Dav! Don't mind her as she shifted about in Jude and hers hug to include her almost brother-in-law! SQUISH! "You two didn't think I'd say no, did you? This is amazing! Do you know when you want to do this?" she had all the questions now and couldn't at all contain her excitement. Her brother was getting married!!!

FearlessLeader19 · 12-30-2023, 01:46 PM

It came as no surprise to hear Rea had spoken fondly of all of them; this was something each Ander offspring did. Jude amused himself by wondering if Rea had spoken a little extra fondly about him to get Davet’s attention. He certainly wouldn’t put it past his elder sister! Ooh, Keigh was so playfully sassy when she wanted to be! Jude inclined his head in a bow. “I thank thee for your consideration, Keigh. I admit that life would have been dull without you.” He lifted his head, all solemness vanishing as he laughed. It was true: Keigh added a great deal of value to his life. He pouted in jest as his cheek was pinched. “Right? With a cute face like this, it’s no wonder you and Dav can’t resist me!” His boyfriend’s words made him chuckle. “I hadn’t thought of that, you know. The Universe definitely was looking out for us in that department.” Chuckling again, Jude assured Keighley, “Just for you, little sister. Just for you!” He and Dav certainly look into this! The idea of and working on any project with the other young man always thrilled him.

Which was why Jude always more than readily made the time to give Dav dance lessons. Beside it being time for them to continue bonding, it provided Davet with an extra skill for his acting. In the future, Jude would never say no to working on choreography for Dav’s and Rea’s movies if needed. That led him to thinking that if either of the two needed action skills, in terms of MMA, then they could have Keigh to help. Baby sis was so, so capable already at her young age! “Dav and I appreciate you, Keigh! We already can’t wait to see you at all the events you can make it to!” And both men would be there for her as often as they could.

Jude was excited about all the things: about asking Keigh to be one of the witnesses, to be married to Davet and about everything else good that life had in store for him! He couldn’t help but to squish but Keigh and Dav happily before leaning into his boyfriend lightly for that kiss. “Nope, we didn’t!” Jude and Davet already knew Keighley would be there for them. “In a week or so. Heck, we’d do it today if we could but we still have to ask Rea and Evan.” Three witnesses were enough, and it was three that meant a lot to the guys.

Chelliephone · 01-06-2024, 09:36 PM

Honestly, probably yes in regards to the oldest female Anders. It was possible that Davet only somehow ended up paying extra attention when Jude was mentioned, but it seemed like Jude had been the one whose name had come up the most. Not that Davet minded, especially now years later when he was probably the name he mentioned the most as well. He watched the interaction between the siblings in amusement, a smile on his face as he did so. At the comment from his boyfriend about Jude's own irresistability, he just gave solemn nod in agreement - even if he knew it'd been teasing. Jude WAS adorable and Dav's heart had been a lost cause to keep it to himself from the moment of their first date. As for the pair potentially performing together? Dav would certainly been following the hype of this conversation and reach out to the directors he knew. Even if it was just a local production, low stress, maybe it's something he could get aligned for post Jude's graduation.

It was true, that with a family so full of performing arts careers that Davet was lucky enough to have new resources for method acting with different roles. But that did also present the unique challenges of the fact there would probably always be something going on. And they'd be lucky if it was only one. "We'll be there for as many as your competitions as we can as well." He replied as well, giving Keigh a bright smile as he did so. He didn't know much about her craft, but he knew enough to know that it seemed she won a lot of her matches.

Being included in the hug too was a warm feeling for him, and he returned it for both of the Anders before kissing Jude's cheek a second time - just unable to contain all the joy he felt at the upcoming plans and the fact they'd already gotten one of the yeses they were hoping for. "I didn't really think you'd say no." He replied in response to her question, his hand finding one of Jude's. "Thank you for saying yes still." As for the time? He just nodded in agreement with Jude's response. The sooner the better, but it would be nice to have all three of the people they most wanted. Davet was fairly confident Reagan and Evan would end up being yeses as well.

*Kolyander* · 01-09-2024, 04:21 PM

The way Jude so easily played right along had Keighley laughing even more, so much so that she very nearly toppled right over into him and Davet both! Goodness her! If these giggles didn't stop soon she was going to end up laughing so hard that she cried. "You're pure ridiculous Jude Anders!" He was as silly as she was, that much was for sure.

The blonde smiled. "I know that you two will never let me down." She would have seats for them at all of her events and if they couldn't make it, that was alright. Their family was large enough that someone would be able to. They were very lucky in the way of having so many supporters when it came to their activities. That was definitely one thing she could never complain about. The amount of people in her life that she had cheering her on.

Now, there were a few things that Keigh had to process right then. One being that they wanted to get married within about a week's time. The second being that she was the first one to know about this. And her excitement on both things came about in yet another round of squeals and squishes for the guys. "A week?! That's so soon! What am I even meant to wear!" Then came a much larger squeal where she practically shook Jude around in her excitement again. Opps. "Do you mean to tell me that I'm the first one to know about this?! Squeeeee!!! How exciting was this?!?!

FearlessLeader19 · 01-20-2024, 08:05 PM

Listen, Jude may be adorable but Davet was adorabler. True, it wasn’t a word in the English dictionary but that was just how Jude saw him. The boyfriend and the baby sister were both right at the top of the ‘adorabler’ list and there would be no changing that, ever! See? Keigh tumbling into him and Dav in a mix of giggles just proved it! “And that’s why you love me, Keighley Anders!’’

It was always incredible to have Dav’s support and even more incredible when that support was extended to the rest of the Anders’. But this went both ways because Jude had long started considering Dav’s parents - and extended family - as his own. “Exactly as Dav says,’’ he told Keighley sincerely. It was going to be a hectic life for them all seeing as they were involved in one demanding career path or the other but they’d make the time as best as they could for anything that mattered. Neither young man would ever intentionally let her down.

Jude basked in kisses from his love. Oh, yes he did! He always did and he always would! He in turn planted a soft kiss on Dav’s lips because this was obviously a very, very happy moment for them all, It was why he couldn’t help but grin goofily. And then because he couldn’t help it, lifted Dav’s hand that was intertwined with his to kiss his knuckle. Still gripping his boyfriend’s hand, Jude couldn’t help but laugh; his sister was being so comical right now. “It doesn’t have to be anything fancy but if you like, we can go shopping. Dav and I will probably need to get something each too.” And they would need to tell Ev and Rea really soon so that the two could also get prepared. “Shopping tomorrow, then?” he asked looking from Keighley to Davet.

Chelliephone · 02-03-2024, 04:17 AM

At Keighley's giggling and near toppling, Davet reached out as well to keep his soon to be sister-in-law from falling, as he just continued to smile and observe the pair of them and their giggles - his own grin just turned more and more fond at the sight.

Well, they certainly would try their best to make sure they didn't! Though with Keighley's attitude as it was, he imagined it would take a lot to do so. Especially when they were always putting their best foots forward to support her and the rest of those important to the ever growing clan. And it was true, with as large as the family was - there WOULD always be someone around to support. Coming from a small family himself, that was something truly amazing and a blessing in Davet's eyes!

It was perhaps one of THE happiest moments. Only to be one upped potentially in a week when the five of them were together and Davet and Jude were promising themselves officially to each other. And even if it wasn't a moment in which he felt entirely euphoric, kisses from the love of his life would never be not enthusiastically accepted. Dav returned the quick peck, and when their joined hands were later lifted to Jude's lips as well he melted a bit as he squeezed his hand, giving him a small wink. "Shopping tomorrow sounds like an excellent idea!" If it wasn't such a quick turn around, he would have also suggested they visit Jude's friend Aria. "Maybe we can invite Reagan and Evan out with us to lunch before we go? Ask them then if they'll join too?" And then all of them could do their shopping together and celebrate even longer the upcoming nuptials that only they would know about.

*Kolyander* · 02-06-2024, 05:00 PM

She may have toppled right over into the perfect pair of guys that would surely hold her up, but that didn't slow the giggles down. "Only one of the million reasons!" There was no reason to begin listing them now otherwise they would be here for ages and ages! Surely Davet could agree with her on that, yes?

Keigh looked at the two of them and nodded. "I know that we'll all do our best to be there for each other whenever we're able to be." This had always been a given for Jude and herself but now Davet was included into the mix as well. As well as the rest of the Anders clan and beyond. Her life was sure to always be book solid with attending someones performance, concert, competition or whatever else was happening.

Internal flailing at the cuteness that was her brother and Dav! Her heart was going to explode with how they were together. All this sweetness was exactly what she loved to see and hear. The mention of shopping though. Now that was a whole other story! "Nothing fancy? I have to look my best for your wedding, silly," Did Jude not hear him?! "Yesssssss, shopping! Please. I love this idea." Keigh nodded her head several times at both Jude and Davet. Shopping and lunch with Reagan and Evan as well sounded like a great idea to her.

FearlessLeader19 · 02-13-2024, 12:38 AM

The younger guy chuckled. “I bet.” He was grinning too but he felt the same for the baby sister. Davet really was protective and caring. Seeing him looking out for Keigh made his heart fall even more in love {if that were even possible at this stage} with him. It was important that one’s partner got along swimmingly with one’s family, and Jude certainly had scored well in this department.

This certainly counted as one of the happiest moments of Jude’s life! Like Dav, he felt that the other in a couple of days would be THE happiest. He would also not mind continuing the little displays of affection after Dav returned a few, however, Jude thought that he might end up making Keigh get tired of himself and Davet. So instead, he eagerly carried on the conversation about the preparations for the big day. “Good idea! I’ll message Evan shortly. You two have got Rea-duty.” Jude gave Keigh a mock sorrowful look. “I’m sorry for suggesting something simple, Little Lady. You get to go all out.” Making this wedding work would take some teamwork! He was pretty sure the team of five could!

*Kolyander* · 02-23-2024, 03:57 PM

Scene 20:
Fall of 2112: With three out of four of their children no longer living at home and the fourth mostly attending university and practicing constantly for auditions, Connor and Addison have become a bit lonely. So what better way to fix this than to adopt an adorable little crup!

Characters:
Connor Anders (FearlessLeader19)
Addison Anders (Kolyander)

Addison knew that as kids grew up and graduated from school they tended to move out and spread their own wings. It was a given. Their oldest son had done so years earlier. Thankfully Reagan had spared them the heartache (for now) by remaining at home and attending a university not too far away. However she was a very busy young woman with all that she had going on lately and wasn't home nearly as much as her mama would like. Not that Addi didn't understand the reasons why, she did and she was very much all for them but it still saddened her that another child was grown. Then there was Jude, sweet Jude. Barely had he been home from graduating Hogwarts and he had moved out with precious Davet. And very soon after their youngest Keighley had followed suit and done the same moving in with one of her partners, the lovely Olivia. This mama bear was ever the proudest she could be of them all for moving forward and working hard to make their dreams come true but.. that left their home quiet and empty.

This was how they had come to the decision they had. Getting a crup. After a fair bit of discussion obviously. One didn't just go out and get themselves a crup on a whim. Not them anyway. This was quite the commitment they were making and she had to admit she was excited about it. "Are you almost ready?" she called to her husband from near the front door where she was slipping on her jacket. "I want to get there when the shop opens." That was probably the worst time to go to a shop but this was what she wanted to do today.

FearlessLeader19 · 03-02-2024, 11:45 PM

While his lovely wife seemed to be handling all these significant changes to her life, Connor was not. At least not when he was with Addi; he kept himself well composed whenever one of the kids discussed their plans of moving out. Mentally, he was preparing himself for the day Reagan made it known that she intended to move in with Chris. Thankfully, that day had not yet come but he knew it would at some point. Connor was still grappling to understand where all the time had gone and how his and Addi’s four little ones had gotten to be adults so quickly. But as bittersweet as this may all be, the man was at peace knowing that all four of his children had found happiness in terms of their respective partners and their careers. It was all a parent could ask for.

“Eager, are you?” Laughing, Con came into view, fully dressed. “Ready, my dear,’’ he added as he leaned in and pressed a loving kiss to Addison’s cheek. “Look at you, all dressed up! One glance at you and all the creatures would want you to adopt them.” One of the upsides to having less parental responsibilities is that he could have more time with his wife, something which he fully intended on taking advantage of. Con opened the house’s front door. “After you, Addison.”

And no… even after all this time, he still referred to her by her full name for some reason; it was a habit that he noted that Reagan had picked up. She never called Christopher by any shortened name.

*Kolyander* · 03-09-2024, 01:59 PM

Was that what he thought? Oh, her sweet sweet husband. Her mama heart was very much broken that nearly almost all of her little babies had moved out of the family home. She just happened to be better at hiding it than he was. Someone in their family needed to be the strong one and that someone was her this time. And that was okay.

"I am, we don't want everyone else to get all the best ones," she laughed, her tone stating that this was very much a joke. "Why, does it take you so long to get ready, hm?" All he had to do was toss on trousers and a shirt. Another playful tease. "Maybe that's the idea! The more we bring back home with us.. the less time we'll have to be bored." And be lonely but she wasn't going to say that out loud. Conner need not worry, all of her attention was his. Well all of it that wasn't about to go towards the new addition to their family. "Thank you," Addi smiled warmly at him, stepping outside and waiting on the other side of the doorway for him. It was something she always did, waiting close by for him so they could walk side-by-side.

After all these years, she didn't even notice anymore. That was something she had grown used to very quickly.

FearlessLeader19 · 03-14-2024, 11:49 PM

That was what he S-A-W, actually. Con knew that Addison was hurting and grappling to deal with the trio of babies {because they would always be their parents’ babies} moving out but he thought that she was handling it way better than he was. She had always been the more mature one, his Addison, and he loved her for that.

“I don’t believe a word of that. I’ll stick to my theory that you just want to be there first because you’re overly excited.’’ Connor grinned because yes, he did know his wife extremely well. A gentle soul like her would not look for the best creature; he was quite sure that Addison would be quite content to bring home one that needed extra care because it was old or something of the sort. “Because I have to look my best, of course! You never know whom I may attract.” Con grinned wickedly but this wife of his knew he was only joking about wanting to attract anyone else’s attention.

“That wouldn’t be so bad if we didn’t have to go to work five days a week.” Con was thankful for his work as an Unspeakable at the Ministry; it helped to keep his mind occupied for the most part. Once they had both stepped into the open, the door was locked. Con breathed in the fresh, crisp morning air. Yup, it was going to be a good day. He fell in step beside Addison. “Off we go,’’ he said cheerfully.

*Kolyander* · 03-21-2024, 11:12 PM

Addi tried. She really did. Some days were tougher than others to move past the fact that more than half of their flock had flown the coupe already and it was only a matter of time before they were all gone off on their own. Well with their significant others/partners that is. Sure, she did he best at holding it all together and being strong but that didn't mean it was easy. This was the hardest thing she had to go through since a time on their lives that she wasn't going to be bringing up as that time was locked away in a vault in her memory to not be spoken of.

"Let's go with that," she laughed. He husband was quite correct I'm his assumption that was she overly excited to get going. This was so true it was hard not to go right to the shelter and adopt an old cruppie right then and there! "Is that so? The only one you better be attracting is a cute sweet little crup," Addison replies, eyeing her husband playfully. She knew he was only teasing but he was hers and she wouldn't have anyone else looking his way. Sorry not sorry.

"Sadly, this is true. If only we could stay home all day now." The blonde loved her job as well but wouldn't it be nice to stay home and do nothing at all sometimes? "This is going to be so much fun. I can feel it. I just know we're going to find the perfect crup for us." A warm smile graced her lips as one of her hands found its way into Connor's as they walked.

FearlessLeader19 · 03-25-2024, 08:17 PM

His wife had always been the strong one. Maybe that was one of the traits that attracted him to her. But one thing was for certain: Connor would always be there for her. Yes. He’d always be right there at her side. He was starting to see this new found freedom as something good for them, not just their kids because they had their own lives now. For him and Addi, it meant that they could have more time together, that they could somewhat be like they had been before Ko came along. Con was definitely trying to keep this positive aspect in his mind as the days came.

The man laughed too - honestly, it had always been so easy to do so when he was with Addison. Anyway, they were definitely sticking with his reasoning it seemed, which was fine with him. He too was excited at the prospect of mulling over which crup to get, or which crup would choose them. Connor allowed himself a huge grin. It was fun to tease Addison even if she knew better than to take it seriously. “We shall see, won’t we?” he asked mysteriously.

“Which is why I’m looking forward to retirement in the future.” Connor still had a lot more work years left in him but he certainly didn’t mind daydreaming about being at home and being lazy. “Yes, we will. Or maybe it will find us,’’ he mused, letting his fingers intertwine with the wife’s.

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