Desert_Blossom
Nobody's Perfect...
Parker Pierce
It had been a while since Parker had seen his best friend, but per usual, he picked up with Wes as if no time had passed at all. Giving his pal a hard time about working just came with the territory, especially since it seemed now more than ever that Wes needed a reminder now and then to shirk responsibility and have a bit of fun. Nothing like a race down the mountain to get the day of debauchery started. Parker was pleased to hear that Cam would be joining in on the race, and he returned her grin as she leaned against the counter. Whit on the other hand didn't look like she'd be joining, and the clown wasn't terribly surprised. She'd been silent since he'd arrived in the kitchen, and he opened his mouth to check in with her, but the arrival of Ava rerouted his attention to the other Jeffries sister.
Of course, he was only able to send a smile in her direction before hurricane Jace swept through the kitchen and swept everyone outside with him. The typical bad boy was in a surprisingly good mood this morning- or maybe not so surprising considering him and Cam looked awfully cozy this morning. Jace had even grabbed her hand to pull her outside with him, and as Parker joined the others outside, he saw them standing hand in hand for a moment before heading to the shed. Ever since the funeral and the mix up about Cam and Jace having or not having a kid together, Parker was a little unclear where the two stood, but apparently they were on good terms this morning at least. Sporting a black eye and bruised lip, but on good terms.
Parker was a little envious of the pair if he was being honest, and he glanced over at Ava wistfully as she exited the cabin. She looked adorable in her ski outfit, and he waited a few moments where he stood until she caught up to him. "Couldn't find my lucky beanie... but I still think I can win." He grinned, tugging the generic beanie further down onto his ears so they wouldn't get frost bitten. "You didn't hide it to give you the advantage, did you?" He teased, not truly believing she'd do such a thing. Walking besides the beautiful brunette, Parker made his way to the storage shed and selected a snowboard when it was his turn. "Damn, it's been ages since I've boarded..." He said with a low whistle as he admired the snowboard before tucking it under his arm. The clown waited for Ava to select her skis, before following the others up the mountainside.
"Let me know if you want me to carry your skis..." Parker offered, glancing over at Ava with a smile. He knew she was very capable of fending for herself and didn't question her ability, but he was happy to help her in any way he could. He might not be able to get as cozy with her as Jace and Cam were, or even spend time in the closet with her like Wes and Whit, but he still was enjoying simply getting to spend time with his longtime crush. Her cheeks were flushed from the cool wind blowing against her exposed skin, and it was so tempting to reach out and warm her cheek with a kiss. He didn't know why, but as much as he tried this morning, it was hard to resist imagining all the things he wish he could do with Ava.
Luckily, Caleb pulled Parker out of his thoughts before he could act on any of them as they reached the top of the hill. He announced the lineup for those racing, with only Evie and Whit serving as the cheerleaders. He chuckled a little at Caleb's joke about them not being in uniform, as he offered a nod to the two brunettes, having a feeling that their cheers may be a little biased. Throwing his board onto the snow, Parker stepped onto it and slid his feet into the attachments. He bent his knees a little, getting the feel of the board and his balance while everyone else prepared. Well? What are you fuckers waiting for? Get in line, bitches, we race in five, four, three... Parker turned his head to glance at Ava, offering her a smirk. "I'll save you a place at the bottom of the hill, Sugar." He teased before turning back to look down the mountain. And just like that, once Caleb got down to Go! they were off!
Parker was quick to drop off the starting line and down the mountain. It took a few moments for him to get up to speed, the years of not being around snow costing him a perfect start, but it wasn't long before he was flying down the slope, laughing at the freeing feeling. It was hard not to goof off on the board and try a few tricks out for old time sake, but right now he was focussed on a swift descent. He would play around on the next run down. Glancing to his left and right, he could see the rest of the group, pretty evenly matched... for the moment. He bent his knees more, making himself more aerodynamic as he tried to edge past the others to take the lead. He put his hand to the ground, using it to grab a little bit of snow, which he then tossed at Caleb to fuck with him when the lad came nearer. "Watch out, looks like there's a blizzard ahead!" He called out jokingly.
Glancing over his shoulder, he spotted Ava speeding down the mountain skillfully, taking no prisoners. That’s his girl. His, here, being used wishfully. Getting caught up watching the brunette, he didn’t notice a bank of snow that acted as a small ramp. The clown cursed as he shot up and over the bank of snow, catching air as the bank ended and he kept going. “Fuuuucckkk!” He yelped, not being prepared for that kind of stunt quite yet.
Of course, he was only able to send a smile in her direction before hurricane Jace swept through the kitchen and swept everyone outside with him. The typical bad boy was in a surprisingly good mood this morning- or maybe not so surprising considering him and Cam looked awfully cozy this morning. Jace had even grabbed her hand to pull her outside with him, and as Parker joined the others outside, he saw them standing hand in hand for a moment before heading to the shed. Ever since the funeral and the mix up about Cam and Jace having or not having a kid together, Parker was a little unclear where the two stood, but apparently they were on good terms this morning at least. Sporting a black eye and bruised lip, but on good terms.
Parker was a little envious of the pair if he was being honest, and he glanced over at Ava wistfully as she exited the cabin. She looked adorable in her ski outfit, and he waited a few moments where he stood until she caught up to him. "Couldn't find my lucky beanie... but I still think I can win." He grinned, tugging the generic beanie further down onto his ears so they wouldn't get frost bitten. "You didn't hide it to give you the advantage, did you?" He teased, not truly believing she'd do such a thing. Walking besides the beautiful brunette, Parker made his way to the storage shed and selected a snowboard when it was his turn. "Damn, it's been ages since I've boarded..." He said with a low whistle as he admired the snowboard before tucking it under his arm. The clown waited for Ava to select her skis, before following the others up the mountainside.
"Let me know if you want me to carry your skis..." Parker offered, glancing over at Ava with a smile. He knew she was very capable of fending for herself and didn't question her ability, but he was happy to help her in any way he could. He might not be able to get as cozy with her as Jace and Cam were, or even spend time in the closet with her like Wes and Whit, but he still was enjoying simply getting to spend time with his longtime crush. Her cheeks were flushed from the cool wind blowing against her exposed skin, and it was so tempting to reach out and warm her cheek with a kiss. He didn't know why, but as much as he tried this morning, it was hard to resist imagining all the things he wish he could do with Ava.
Luckily, Caleb pulled Parker out of his thoughts before he could act on any of them as they reached the top of the hill. He announced the lineup for those racing, with only Evie and Whit serving as the cheerleaders. He chuckled a little at Caleb's joke about them not being in uniform, as he offered a nod to the two brunettes, having a feeling that their cheers may be a little biased. Throwing his board onto the snow, Parker stepped onto it and slid his feet into the attachments. He bent his knees a little, getting the feel of the board and his balance while everyone else prepared. Well? What are you fuckers waiting for? Get in line, bitches, we race in five, four, three... Parker turned his head to glance at Ava, offering her a smirk. "I'll save you a place at the bottom of the hill, Sugar." He teased before turning back to look down the mountain. And just like that, once Caleb got down to Go! they were off!
Parker was quick to drop off the starting line and down the mountain. It took a few moments for him to get up to speed, the years of not being around snow costing him a perfect start, but it wasn't long before he was flying down the slope, laughing at the freeing feeling. It was hard not to goof off on the board and try a few tricks out for old time sake, but right now he was focussed on a swift descent. He would play around on the next run down. Glancing to his left and right, he could see the rest of the group, pretty evenly matched... for the moment. He bent his knees more, making himself more aerodynamic as he tried to edge past the others to take the lead. He put his hand to the ground, using it to grab a little bit of snow, which he then tossed at Caleb to fuck with him when the lad came nearer. "Watch out, looks like there's a blizzard ahead!" He called out jokingly.
Glancing over his shoulder, he spotted Ava speeding down the mountain skillfully, taking no prisoners. That’s his girl. His, here, being used wishfully. Getting caught up watching the brunette, he didn’t notice a bank of snow that acted as a small ramp. The clown cursed as he shot up and over the bank of snow, catching air as the bank ended and he kept going. “Fuuuucckkk!” He yelped, not being prepared for that kind of stunt quite yet.
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