Ace \ Alyssa. - Tumblr Posts
body jerks slightly at the subtle bump, a few drops of his current drink spilling over the edge of a red solo cup. frankly, it's probably for the best. he's tipsy enough as is and has yet to reach the point of embarrassing drunk, should quite while he's ahead but that's not often something he knows how to do. he's quick to turn, smile stretching into place. " oh hey, listen . . . from one clumsy person to another, don't worry about it. you, uh, probably did me a favour. one more drink and i might be tempted to jump on the karaoke, and trust me no one needs to hear that. "
𓍼⋆⊹ 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 : @dreamerfms
alyssa was currently trying to make her way through the large crowds to get to someone that she had been meaning to speak to. but it was hard since there was so many people in the way. but she was making it through everyone. one by one. until she realized that she had bumped into somebody along the way. " oh, i'm sorry! i didn't see you there, clearly. " she took a step back for a moment. " i guess you could say that i really do have my clumsy moments. "
it should be a relief, really. it's a simple enough answer, should be an easy task. yet his eyes are widening, and suddenly he's even less sure of his ability to properly adult. " oh, this is terrible. i'm doomed. how am i supposed to remember to water a plant when i can't even remember to water myself ? " quickly realizes how that might sound, and he's stumbling over his words as always, correcting it. " not that i don't wash, i do— like regularly. i meant, you know . . . consuming it. my body liquid is made up of pure caffeine. " he takes a moment, tries to rack his brain. " i guess i could set some phone reminders. maybe pick up a one of those ' how to for dummies ' books. do they have one for plants ? "
alyssa couldn’t help but smile at ace’s confession, his frustration both endearing and relatable. she knew how overwhelming even the smallest tasks could feel when someone was already stretched thin. ace’s self-deprecating humor about his lack of plant care experience made her chuckle softly. “ you’re not alone in feeling that way,” she reassured him. “plants can be tricky, especially when you’re not sure what they need. but don’t worry, it’s not the end of the world if things don’t go perfectly.” she shrugged her shoulders at his question. “ yeah, i actually do know a thing or two about plants,” she continued, her tone taking on a more instructional edge. “ let’s start with the basics—light, water, and a bit of love. the biggest thing is ... well, you know, don't forget that it needs water. "
he nods, tries to hide his internal, completely unreasonable panic. it's a plant. they all die eventually, so what if his happens to die a lot quicker than most ? he’s managed to keep it alive for the last hour, which in it itself feels like a wild accomplishment. " you know what, you're right. it'll be fine. i'll be fine. i mean, i'm a dog dad. plants have got to be easier, right ? way easier. " except his dog, charlie, was difficult to forget about. wouldn't let you forget when he needed fed, or walked. soon a heavy sigh emits, regret kicking in deep. " but now that i'm thinking about it, i don't think i need the plant. my moods great, i don't even have stress, " he says, whilst being visible stressed. dealt with so much bigger and impactful responsibilities in his life so he's not quite sure why this one scares him so much. " so do you, uh . . . want a free plant ? "
alyssa couldn’t help but smile at ace's flustered explanation. his earnest struggle with the concept of plant care was endearing, and she found his awkwardness rather charming. “ ace, you’re not doomed,” she said, trying to suppress a laugh. “ honestly, a little plant isn’t as high-maintenance as you think. if you can manage caffeine intake, you can definitely manage watering a plant. and yes, setting reminders is a great idea. as for ‘plants for dummies,’ i'm sure they exist—or at least a quick online search will do the trick. trust me, you’ve got this. just remember, plants are pretty forgiving as long as you show them a bit of love and attention.” her tone was warm and reassuring, aiming to lift his spirits and ease his anxiety about the seemingly trivial task.
he shakes his head, anxiety still there like an invisible cloud surrounding him but he bounces on his feet, forces himself to believe it's magically gone. " nope, i'm officially stress-free. the stress i began to feel over caring for a plant seemed to evaporated all my other stress weirdly enough, so you know, when you think about it, this things still served some purpose in the hour it was in my life. " when alyssa agrees to take it, relief washes over him. he’s all too happy to hand it over, rid himself of it. “ well congratulations, alyssa, you’re now a plant mom to yet another one of these things and i am free. ” practically beaming now, can’t wait to go home and tell his dog all about it. “ let me know if you ever need a plant-sitter, i’ll help you find someone. ”
they do. it's true. all plants die eventually. and then you have to go out and buy yourself a new one. especially if you're not someone who really knows how to take care of them. " of course you're going to be fine. i have a pup too, so i get it. they're wayyyy tougher and a plant.. well.. it's a plant. you just have to give it some sunlight and water. how hard can that really be for you, you know? " she let out a laugh and a playful roll of her eyes while her tone was also kept teasingly. " way, way, easier. at least in my opinion, yes. " dogs usually always let you know whenever they happen to need anything at all. but with plants, it's not exactly as if it can bark and let you know what it needs. " you no longer have any stress? " she made a face as she looked at ace because she could see right through the expression clear as day on his face that he was indeed.... quite stressed out right about now. " you sure? because you seem like you are to me. " she paused before continuing to speak. " if you don't want it...i'll take it. we do have a few cute plants in my apartment. so, what's one more? "
" sure they are, " ace retorts, like he's so certain of it, when in fact he's far from it. " i mean, what if you need to go out of town for weeks on end and you need someone to water it ? that's where i come in. if i have to do it for someone else, i'm sure i'd do a better job of it. " maybe. truthfully, it would probably still slip his mind. the mention of pets soon has his smile growing, genuine interest. while dogs are his favourite, he's a fan of pets in general. though he's never been able to quite understand anyone who chose cats over dogs. " oh, yeah. for sure. but now you have to tell me, what pets do you have ? "
officially stress free? if only she knew what that feeling was like in other aspects of her own life. a plant? well, that she was able to handle at least. " well, you know what? then i'm happy to be able to take it right off of your hands for you. it seemed to really stress you out! remind everyone you know to never get you any plants. " she playfully teased. " a plant mom now? well, thank you for such a great honor. i promise to do my best to take care of it. " the blonde playfully shook her head. " honestly, i don't think plant sitters are actually a thing... like at all. but if i ever need someone to watch my pets, then i can let you know! think that's something you'd be able to handle or? "
he nods, quickly. but truthfully, he’s selling himself short. ace would be more than capable, having dealt with his mothers problems all throughout his childhood, it wasn’t like he couldn’t handle responsibility at all. it was just that he’d almost drowned himself with it back then, so now he likes to keep life as easy and breezy as humanly possible. “ exactly, exactly. i like to think of myself as the person who is occasionally helpful, but i wouldn’t be the first person you call, you know ? ” at the mention of dogs, his eyes light up. truly sometimes he thinks he prefers them over other people. “ yorkies and so cute and yappy, i love yorkies. my little guy is actually a really big guy. i’ve got a rottweiler. some people think they’re intimidating, but charlie is a big softie. ”
she can't help but let out a laugh at his response. " well, okay. i gues that is usually a smart thing to think about. i mean, i almost didn't even think of it until you had just said it. as long as it's not your responsibility then you'll be fine with it all. i'm guessing? " alyssa would playfully tease. the blonde has quite always been a dog person, but she doesn't necessarily hate cats or anything like that. " oh, i've got two dogs! they're yorkies. so they're small and playful, but very chaotic at times. the cutest ever though. it's almost difficult to deny them of anything that they want. i'm a very, very proud dog mom. i must say! "
