Old Photos

Old Photos

Summary: Maverick is approached by the pilots on Rooster’s old photos. Rooster catches them and wonders how Maverick has them.

Writers note: AM IN LOVE WITH TOP GUN- This is the first ever fanfic/ one shot i ever posted on here, so uh apologies for any inconsistencies or any errors !! Enjoy!!

Maverick sat at the counter of the bar. Gazing longingly at Penny Benjamin, not even realising the group of pilots that were standing behind him.

Phoenix snorts as she watches Maverick pay no attention to them. Completely enthralled by Penny who seemed to have not even noticed the admirer.

“Um, Maverick, sir?” Hangman says, standing at the side of him. Maverick’s eyes widen as he shakes his head, looking at the pilot.

“Yes? How may I help you?” He asks, smiling awkwardly.

Hangman smirks, taking a glance at Phoenix who only rolled her eyes at him. 

“You flied with Rooster’s old man back in the day right? He was your rio?”

Maverick’s face drained. He bites the inside of his cheek before nodding slowly.

“So you’re close with Rooster’s family?”

Maverick raises an eyebrow. “You could say that.”

“Do you have any old photos of Rooster?” Hangman asks, a smug smile creeping up his face. Maverick smiles. 

“Of course I do.”

~

Bradley cusses as he slams the car door close. He was late. He had promised the others he’d be there half an hour earlier but traffic had kept him in the same place for more than 10 minutes.

He enters the bar, scanning the place for his fellow pilots. Bob glances up meeting Rooster’s eye. He smiles, waving Rooster over. Rooster smiles back, putting his sunglasses on his head before making his way to the counter.

“Woah woah woah, what are you guys doing?” Rooster asks, taking a seat between Bob and Phoenix.

“I didn’t know you were a band kid Rooster,” Hangman says. Rooster’s face contorts in confusion. He looks at Hangman who was leaning down on the counter, a phone in hand, Maverick sitting next to him, smiling shyly at Rooster.

“Pardon?” Rooster says, raising an eyebrow at the smug pilot.

“You were such a cute kid,” Phoenix says, grabbing the phone from Hangman. Rooster looks at her confused. Bob snickers. 

“Maverick is showing us pictures of you as a kid,” Bob says. “You were incredibly cute!” 

“And embarrassing,” Hangman’s snorts out. “Come on? A cowboy hat to prom?” 

“Yeah? and what’s it to you?” Rooster says, staring daggers into Hangman who only smirks.

“Whoo, easy there Roos, I’m just messing around.”

Rooster watches as the man leaves the phone on the counter, walking towards Payback and Fanboy. Rooster bites the inside of his cheek, turning his attention to Maverick.

“Why did you show them those? Actually- why do you even have them?” Rooster asks, his tone low and slightly pissed. Maverick stares back, though his gaze falters.

“Rooster, I made a promise to Carole. I can’t change what has happened Bradley. I sure wish I could. I wish that you could’ve been raised by Goose, I sure as hell know that he would be an amazing father; but still, he’s… gone now,” Maverick looks straight into Rooster’s eyes who was a bit taken aback.

“I may not be your dad, but I practically raised you. Why would I not have photos of you?”

Rooster doesn’t respond, slipping into the chair next to him. “I guess you’re right,” he mumbles quietly to himself. 

Maverick chuckles. “You were definitely a cute kid; though very… rambunctious.” 

“And an awful fashion taste, YOU WORE SOCKS WITH SANDALS!” Bob says loudly. Phoenix cackles, slamming her hand into the counter. Rooster turns red in embarrassment.

“I was a dumb teen!” Rooster says back, his face cracking into a smile. He turns his attention back to Maverick.

Rooster smiles. “How many of those do you have?”

“Enough.”

“Well, I wanna see-“

“We” Phoenix says, cutting him off. Rooster rolls his eyes.

“Well, we wanna see how much enough truly means.”

I keep imagining Peter wearing jewellery. Like those aesthetic pictures of hands wearing rings and layered necklaces that are like chains n stuff. I think my brain rot is getting worse

This was supposed to be a 'Moon Knight out-of-context video' but it got out of hand...

Top Gun Maverick HCS pt.2

Writers note: hell yeah gonna watch OG Top Gun later today ✨✨✨Anyway can’t wait to see Iceman and Goose 💖💖

Bob is the driver friend. 

He’ll be the sober one and drive everyone home. 

It’s not because he’s the innocent one but uh… Bob is banned from drinking.

Why? because Bob is chaotic as hell when he’s drunk.

Look tipsy him is bearable, maybe he’ll flirt with someone, or pick a fight. But Drunk Him- OH DRUNK HIM-

He tried picking a fight with Hangman, then sobbed when Hangman denied him one. He once broke like two glasses. 

PLEASE Don’t get him drunk.

Rooster has 0 self preservation skills.

Pls this man would jump of a bridge if dared.

Hangman is shrouded in mystery.

Did he get his name because he sucks at Hangman or won 30 times in a row?

Hangman believes in cryptids

He will gladly talk about Mothman, Bigfoot, you name it, he will talk about it.

Payback can hold a grudge.

Bob has broken his glasses a lot and always needs to get them replaced.

Headcanon that legit everyone in the mansion, and I mean everyone, knows that Peter is Erik’s son. Of course, everyone except Erik.

Mystique: So uh, Erik, how do you feel about Peter?

Erik, oblivious: Hm? Oh. He’s like a son to me. A very chaotic son.

Everyone who’s hearing the conversation:

Will I ever stop posting about them? HAH! Probably not