Cherry on Top

Date/Timing: anywhere between Andrea getting together with Jason and Lachlan and January 2019 ("Maneuvers")
Setting: Team Vulcan's local
Inspiration: OTPprompt
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"It's /impossible, I'm telling you," grumbles Juliet, glaring at the spit-coated cherry stems on the table.
Jackson grunts agreement, frowning at his own little collection.
"Can either of yours do that, Ray?"
Andrea pinks a little, shakes her head.
"Im/possible," Juliet huffs.
"It's easy," declares Logan.
All six of his companions' eyes turn.
"You. /You can tie a knot with your tongue," says Jackson.
Logan shrugs.
"Prove it."
"What do I get if I do?"
"Legend status?"
"Prefer concrete rewards."
Juliet rolls her eyes. "Since there's no way in hell, I'll pick up your tab tonight if you can."
"It's a bet, Tam."
Juliet nods agreement.
Logan plucks a fresh, straight stem and places it on the center of his tongue. A few grimaces later—
"Voilà." Logan sits back and smirks, perfectly knotted stem between his fingertips.
"I don't believe it," breathes Jackson.
"Do it again," Juliet orders.
Logan rolls his eyes.
Does.
Juliet, Jackson, and Andrea gape.
"You are a waste of perfectly good testosterone," Juliet declares.
"You're just jealous," smugs Logan. Raises his glass. "Thanks for the drinks."
Juliet scowls.
When Logan goes to collect the next round, Jackson follows him, herds him to a dark corner, traps him against the wall. "Th' /fuck did you do that?" he demands.
"You really wanna know?"
"/Yes."
Logan sighs.
Straight stem in.
Messing about.
Pulls out tied stem.
"But—"
Spits into his hand.
Straight stem.
"Sleight of—" Jackson sputters. "You big /cheater!"
"Wasn't aware there were rules."
Jackson growls in frustration.
"Used to know a chick who could do it for real, though," Logan offers.
Jackson perks up.
"Don't think you'd like her, though. She had this—" Fiddly gesture. "—/thing for knives. And handcuffs."
"Where did you /find these people?"
Logan shrugs. "Usually, they found me."
"Oh my god. How have you survived this long?"
"By not wasting my time learning tricks to impress datemates."
"You know I hate you, ay?"
"Perfectly aware of your real feelings."
Jackson sniffs.
"C'mon, I've got free drinks to enjoy." Puts a hand on Jackson's shoulder and steers him to the bar.
Category:Ficlet
Category:Juliet
Category:Juliet (ficlet)
Category:Jackson
Category:Jackson (ficlet)
Category:Andrea
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Category:Jason (mention)
Category:Lachlan (mention)
Category:Logan
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Category:Lamb (mention)