It's true that Terry was barely home, but it was odd finding the loft completely empty. However, there were tons of empty Chinese food containers strewn around so he knew his brother hadn't been here long ago. After showering, and changing into a new set of clothes, Terry felt way cleaner. While he felt comfortable at Daphne's, there was something
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When the knock came at the door, Jonah straightened up, tossing an old stuffed animal on the bed before heading to front of the flat.
He didn't expect to see Terry but that didn't mean he wasn't properly excited to see his older cousin.
"Finally manage to pull yourself away from Daphne's face?" he teased.
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"Where are your manners, Linney? Let me in."
Terry surveyed the land, half expecting Drew to be behind his cousin. "Where's Drew-bee?"
Only Terry's raspy voice could get away with drawling out Drewbee. And yet, it was actually a pure term of endearment.
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"Hey, who's that?" he called, hearing his cousin at the front door. Curious, he come out and turned the corner. His ears perked up at the sound of Terry's nickname for him.
"Well look who showed up!" Drew was grinning from ear to ear.
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"He's come to get some fresh air-" he continued, not quite finished with the joke. "Alright- I'm finished, and mostly just bitter you were spending time with your girlfriend and I've been spending time with this one-"
He jerked his head in Drew's direction.
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Only these blokes got Terry into a good mood immediately. When he met them originally, they were probably convinced he didn't know how to have fun. But their good moods and mocking natures were infectious and he couldn't help but join in.
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Then he looked down at his beer, completely untouched. He reached out and offered it to Terry as he entered the flat.
"Here, man. Get comfortable," he said, nodding towards the plush sofa. "Maybe if we get you drunk, you'll stay in one place."
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"So how's the misses?" he asked, raising his eyebrows. "Finally popped the question?"
He only asked in teasing- as was his thing. He'd been joking about it with Terry for years now.
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His other hand pulled out the small box from Eleanor's. Terry popped it open for the boys to see.
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"Seriously, man? Good for you!" He slapped his brother across the back, actually a little taken back by the whole thing. Sure, they busted on Terry about proposing all the time. Drew knew the time was coming but he didn't think Terry would be so casual about it.
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Jonah glanced down at the ring, swallowing as he took in just how big it was. He looked back up at Terry, noticing the smile on his face and he couldn't help but laugh. He grinned.
"That's fantastic- about bloody time, I'd say!"
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The last part there was said a bit under his breath, feeling like it sounded ridiculous.
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