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Started January 12, 2021 by Deleted user

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"Oh! It's nothing. Just a fantasy murder mystery, I'm doing okay on my own." The librarian walked over and smiled. "Evan's going to be a published writer in a week or two, he's just sent his first ever novel to an editor friend of mine, for the third time." Evan blushed sheepishly and cleared his throat as the librarian shelved some books. "Yeah. It's the first in a trilogy. Well. For now a trilogy. It may expand." He shrugged. "I mostly come here to help other young and fresh writers in our community, and I'm good friends with most of these people, despite our differences. It's the one thing we can converge on." He sighed. "Miss Brooks?" The librarian looked over. "Do you have a book on drowning and surviving disasters?" She tapped her chin. "Let me go look, I'll be right back." She walked off as Evan sighed and began to do some googling.

"Wow, that sounds super interesting." He looked as the librarian vanished into the library, in search of Evan's wanted books. "Published writer, huh? Well, well, well. Isn't that something?" He laughed a bit and started typing on his computer. "I'll make sure to buy your book when it's out. I'm sure whatever it is, it'll be a hell of a ride." He hummed softly as he switched from the website about witch curses and to his google doc. He tapped his finger on his Chromebook, wondering what to do next.

"You can check it out here as well, I'm making sure it hits the local library here first off. They get 3 copies free. It's the least I can do. I wouldn't be published if not for the nice librarians here." He shrugged. "And it isn't much, really. There's so many amazing writers out there, I'm just glad if even a handful of people even read it." He stretched a bit and jotted down something in a notepad after digging through his satchel and finding a pen and of course, the little notebook. It had a cat on the cover it and text below said 'I ♥️(heart emoji) My Shelter Cat.'

"That is true," he responded with a nod. "There are so many writers who get their books published and their works get overshadowed by the most famous ones out in the market." He paused and sighed. "I wished more people would take the risk of publishing their work." He glanced over at the notebook with the cat cover and smiled. "Nice notebook. Where did you get it?"

"Where I volunteer at,the cat shelter downtown. I have a pet cat named Mozzart, though he has so many nicknames I think he's forgotten his real name. But. That's where I got him at. I go there three times a week,so if you ever need a pet cat, I'm your guy." He winked and smiled, and continued to write his notes.

(Sorry, I haven't forgotten about this! I'm just not really on during the weekends.)

Jackson chuckled and continued typing and lacing at his notebook for the tips he had gathered. "Mozzart, that's a nice name. I've been thinking of getting another cat to keep Hunter company while I'm out," He said somewhat quietly. Libra was right. This is fun. He thought with a smile. But there is no way I'm telling her she was right.

"Well, I can always help you out. Hunter is a cute name too." He smiled, as the small pile of books is set down in front of his computer. "Here ya go Evan. Oh, and Evan is single~" The Librarian commented, winking at Jackson. This only made Evan blush as he looked away. "Mrs.Brooks, really?" "What. Your mother does the same thing, and since you see me as another mother, it's only fair I help you go to find someone." "But I don't need to find anyone. I'm okay on my own. If I wanted to find a boyfriend I would." "Oh you're just saying that because your shy Evan. Just last week you were complaining about needing a romantic lover. I'm just helping." He huffed as he walked away. "My mom used to work at this library so I'm close family friends with the older librarians here."

"Thanks. Yeah, er..my sister helped me name him." He looked as the books were set down in front of Evan. Jackson giggled at what the librarian had said and tried his best to hide his smile. "It must be nice to get embarrassed twice as normal," he said teasingly. "But seriously, I think it's cool how she's like your second mom. Not many people are as lucky as you."

"My mom's a lesbian,I already have 2 mom's. I don't need all this teasing. And you haven't met Crystal Rosethorn. She is the staple of motherhood." Evan suddenly wrote down his number and handed it too Jackson. "I think we'll be great friends and I'm awkward so ah, here."

"Teasing to the third power," Jackson said with a smile. He looked at the paper he was being handed and took it gingerly as if it was an ancient relic. He nodded as he carefully put away the paper and looked up at Evan. "You know, I think so too." His phone started vibrating and he took it out of his pocket. He looked at it and then stood up. He sighed and mumbled something. "I'll be back, I just have to take care of something…" He said, leaving the room quickly.

He watched him walk away, and looked over at his sister, giving her a 'What's happening?' look. After getting her response, whatever it was, he just shook his head and went back to writing, plugging in some earbuds and just enjoying his music silently.

He answered the call and stayed outside the room until the call was over. It had been a couple of minutes or so since he exited the room. He sighed, put away his phone, and entered the room, sitting back on the chair. Libra looked at Jackson when he returned. "Is everything alright?" She asked.
"Apparently so. It was just mum calling to check on us."
"Oh, thank goodness. I thought something was wrong," She responded with a smile. Jackson nodded and grabbed his laptop and started writing, not bothering to grab his notebook to help him out.

Evan shrugged as he returned to his writing, staying quiet as he put in his earbuds and got a studious glare on his face. There was light murmurs of discussion that rippled among their peers but overall, it was quiet. A comfortable quiet. The librarian suddenly walked over with book cart, with hot cocoa and cookies on here. "Here,some treats for all of you since you're all working so hard." Evan was zoned in, typing away, and hadn't heard the librarian.

Jackson looked up from his computer and smiled at the librarian. "Thank you. That's very kind of you." He grabbed a cookie from the cart and took a bite out of it. He then tapped Evan on the shoulder, hoping to get his attention. "Hey, the librarian brought some cookies. And hot cocoa."

Evan jumped up, and took out an earbud. "Oh! Awesome!" He perked up and grabbed a few cookies and some hot cocoa, and he took a big inhale, and took a sip and smiled. "Mmm yes."

Jackson laughed a bit as he watched Evan jump in excitement. He took a cup of hot cocoa and took a sip. "Oh, this heavenly. It's really nice of the librarian to brig the group something, don't you think?" He asked as he took another sip and put it down beside him.

He nods. "She knows how to get us to keep writing just when we get tired. She's really nice." He smiled and wrote down his number, and slipped it Jackson. "Here. In case you need any help with writing."

Jackson smiled gratefully at Evan. "Oh, thank you." He took the paper and put it away. He turned back to writing, while occasionally drinking his hot chocolate. He knew he would have to go soon, due to some things he had to take care of, but as long as he was still in the library, he would enjoy the company of the other people. Soon his phone buzzed and he let out a sigh as he packed away his things. "Well, I have to leave. But thank you for all the help, guys."