*Guys I'm posting on time for the first time in over a month. Be proud of me. Anyway. I love love love this chapter. I hope you guys do to!*

September 28

3:27 pm

"I promise you, Jude, you're doing it wrong."

"Shut up! I know what I'm doing, Parker!"

The two were sat in the AV room, Jude re-wiring a circuit board. And Parker was right, he was doing it wrong. Though, they both jumped in their seats when someone appeared out of nowhere and tapped them on their shoulders. Parker even fell.

Pidge started laughing, "Your face, oh my god! It's so easy to scare you losers," she held a hand out towards Parker, still laughing, "You scream like a girl."

Parker frowned, grabbing her hand and pulling himself up off the ground, "That's sexist."

Pidge shrugged, "Perhaps. What are you guys working on?" she looked over at the circuit board, "Whoa, who fucked that up?"

Parker pointed at Jude, "I told him he was doing it wrong!"

Jude groaned. If Pidge said it was wrong, then it was wrong. No questions asked. "How do I fix it?"

Pidge just pushed him out of his seat and sat down, "By starting over," she started undoing everything he had done, "Let me just undo everything you did and then I'll walk you through getting it rewired."

Jude crossed his arms, "I really messed up so bad that we have to start from scratch?"

Pidge shook her head, "Not necessarily. You did a lot of it right. But you did the first part wrong and that threw everything else off."

Parker grabbed a chair and sat next to her, "Well, when you're done, maybe we can all hang out?"

"And do what?" Pidge glanced at him before looking back at the board.

"Um..." Parker looked down.

Jude rolled his eyes, "Let's go to Parker's house. You haven't met his dads yet. Parker talks about you all the time."

Pidge blushed a tiny bit, "You talk about me?" She still looked at the board.

Parker's face went red as a tomato, "Well, y-yeah. Yeah. I talk about both of you. You're my friends," he glared at Jude.

Jude just chuckled at their reactions, "So, are we going to do it or not?"

Pidge nodded, "Yeah, sounds good."

3:21 pm

katiehatesyou: i'm hanging out with parker and jude at parker's house today

katiehatesyou: apparently parker's parents really want to meet me because he talks about me so much

matttheew: *stands on rooftop* he likES YOU

katiehatesyou: we dont know that for sure. yeah, he thinks im pretty and talks about me a lot. and brings me candy. and helps me avoid noah. and he said im his favorite person in the school next to jude. but that could all be friend things

matttheew: -_- b r o

katiehatesyou: b r o

katiehatesyou: and lets just pretend for a seconf that he does like me. it would never work

matttheew: dont tell me you're still worried about that

katiehatesyou: im ace and pretty much all guys just want one thing

matttheew: parker knows youre ace. he knows what to expect

katiehatesyou: well. we're at his house now. ttyl

matttheew: i wouldnt lead you wrong about this. trust me. he likes you

Pidge put her phone in her pocket as Jude parked in Parker's driveway. He's the only one of the three with a car. Parker leaned forward from his seat in the backseat, "Okay, papa isn't home yet. He never gets home before 4:30. But dad is home. And he can be.. Well, he embodies resting bitch face. But I promise he's nice once you get to know him. He just has his own special way of conveying that type of stuff."

Pidge laughed, "I'm sure it'll all be fine, dude. Let's just get inside," she unbuckled her seat belt and got out of the car, the boys doing the same.

Parker led the way to the front door and unlocked it before letting the other two inside, "Welcome to mi casa. That's French for front door."

Jude rolled his eyes, he looked at Pidge, "He's not actually that stupid. He's quoting Disney movies again."

Pidge nodded, "Big Hero 6. I know it."

"Good," Parker said, "You have some culture, unlike some people."

Jude glared at him, "Disney movies suck."

"You only say that because you're a big baby and they make you cry."

"They do not!" Jude crossed his arms.

Pidge just laughed a bit, "You two bicker like an old married couple."

Jude blushed, "We do not! Shut up!"

"Dude," Parker said, "She's making a joke. Quit being so sensitive."

"I'm not- Ugh!" Jude left the room.

"Where are you going?" Pidge called after him.

"The bathroom. Why don't you just have Parker take you on the grand tour while you wait."

Parker listened to the bathroom door slam shut before looking at Pidge, "I have literally never seen him that upset and we've been best friends since eighth grade."

Pidge sighed, "He's entitled to a bad day. He's probably still upset over that circuit board. There's probably stuff he's been bottling up and the board was his breaking point. I know that from experience. When everything has been building up for so long the smallest things start to seem like the end of the world."

Parker nodded, "Yeah, I think we all do that. I've never seen him like this but he's seen me like that at least a dozen times. Let's just give him some time to cool off."

"Why don't you introduce me to your dad? If Jude isn't out by the time we're done then we can just wait for him."

Parker smiled, "Yeah, let's do that," he hesitated but then he grabbed Pidge's hand, "He's probably upstairs," he led her to the stairs.

Pidge followed behind him, looking at their hands, "What's his name again?"

"Brian. And papa's name is Marcus."

"Do you all have the same last name? I know some don't, with them being gay and you being adopted..." Pidge began to think that was a bit insensitive but it was too late to take it back.

"Yeah, they took the name they gave me actually. They couldn't decide who would change their name. So, they decided they would take the name of whatever child they ended up adopting so we would all have the same last name. But I didn't have a last name when they adopted me. I didn't have any name."

"Wait," Pidge cut him off, "How did you not have a name? Everyone has a name."

Parker stopped at the top of the stairs, "I was left on the steps of a police station when I was a baby. No one knows where I came from. I didn't have a name. There was no information on me. There were no missing children matching my description. No one came looking for me. I was just discarded there because my parents obviously didn't want me. So when dad and papa adopted me they got to name me. But they still had the issue of choosing a last name. Neither of them wanted to take the others but they still wanted to share a last name. They ended up choosing an old Argentinean name. Dad is Argentinean. When people ask what I am I just say I am too because we don't know exactly. I'm obviously Hispanic, just look at me. But everything else is a mystery."

Pidge looked down, "I can't imagine what that's like... I'm sorry."

Parker shrugged, "Don't worry about. It's life, nothing you can do about it."

"Let's just go talk to your dad."

"Yeah, let's go," Parker pulled her to Brian's office, "Dad, I brought friends home."

Brian looked up, he had been putting together their monthly budget. He's the one that takes care of the family's finances, "Oh, is this that girl you're always talking about?"

Parker nodded, "Yes, her name is Pidge."

"Right, right. I forgot," Brian stood and walked over to the pair, "Nice to meet you, Pidge," he held out his hand.

Pidge shook his hand, letting Parker's hand go to do so, "You can call me Katie if you want. All my friends' parents do."

"I'll call you whatever you want to be called," Brian looked at Parker, "Is Jude here too?"

Parker nodded, "Yeah, he's in the bathroom. I'm going to show Pidge around while we wait for him."

"Did you do your homework already?"

Parker rolled his eyes, "Yes, dad. I did it while Jude and Pidge were working on a circuit board in the AV room."

Brian nodded, "Alright, you two go on then."

"Okay, bye," Parker grabbed Pidge's hand again and pulled her out of the room, back to the stairs, "He likes you, I can tell."

"He doesn't even know me," Pidge followed him to the bottom floor.

Parker smiled at her, blushing a bit, "I told them about you. Remember?"

Pidge smiled back, "Of course."

The two turned the corner and saw Jude coming out of the bathroom. He smiled at them, "Hey, sorry about earlier. I was just being sensitive... My anxiety..."

Pidge frowned, "You get bad anxiety?"

Jude nodded, "Generalized anxiety disorder. I was diagnosed when I was seven when they tested me for autism. I don't have autism, they found out."

"I'm sorry, that sucks."

Jude shrugged, "I grew out of the panic attacks. I'm okay. I just can get really irritable when my anxiety peaks."

Pidge smiled softly, understanding a better now, "Lance does that too, I get it."

"Sometimes he gets anxious for no reason so it can be hard to tell the difference," Parker said.

Jude nodded, "The textbook definition is a constant state of anxiety or fear. My meds keep me pretty level but it still flares up from time to time. But it's okay. Other people have it way worse."

Pidge still frowned, "Don't invalidate yourself. Your problems are just as real as anyone else's. Just because someone has it worse doesn't mean what you're going through isn't super shitty."

Jude smiled and walked closer to her, pulling her into a hug, "You always know just what to say."

Pidge chuckled, hugging him back, "I've had to give many speeches like this, you get used to it."

Jude let her go, "Let's go up to Parker's room. Did he show you that yet?"

Pidge shook her head, "He didn't really show me anything yet, I talked to his dad instead. But that's okay, you two can show me around later."

Parker nodded, "My room is in the basement. I have the whole thing to myself," he walked to the basement door and opened it, "Go on down."

Pidge walked down first. Parker's room was really basic, not many decorations. But he did have a huge bed, a couch, a nice TV, a computer desk, and a work station for all his engineering stuff. Pidge looked around, "It's cool down here."

Jude nodded, "He just moved back down here after remodeling, that's why all his posters are down."

"Yeah, I'm too lazy to put them back up," Parker chuckled.

Pidge walked over to the couch and flopped down, "Well, losers, what are we going to do?"

4:38 pm

Pidge yawned, stretching out on Parker's bed. The three had played video games for the past hour. Pidge had lost every round and now the boys were playing on their own. She had tapped out.

Parker glanced back at her before looking back at the TV, "You can take a nap if you want. We don't mind."

Jude's phone went off, "Or maybe I should take her home, that's my mom calling."

Parker groaned as he paused the game, "Lame!"

Jude rolled his eyes and grabbed his phone, answering it as he stood. He walked upstairs to talk to her.

Pidge got off the bed and walked to the back of the couch, "I shouldn't stay much longer anyway. Mom is making me dinner. She's still on that health food kick and is super excited about this recipe she found on Pinterest."

Parker chuckled, "Well, I'm sure it'll be great..." he looked down, "Before you go though..."

Pidge raised an eyebrow, "Yeah?"

"Well, I was wondering..."

"Wondering what?"

"If maybe.. Maybe you would want to go on a date with me?"

Pidge smiled, "When?"

Parker looked back up with a smile, "Is that a yes?"

Pidge rolled her eyes, "Only if you stop being a dweeb and plan something. You asked me out so you plan it, those are the rules."

Parker just chuckled, "Okay, I can manage that."

"Did you just ask her out?" Jude asked from the bottom of the stairs.

Pidge looked over at him with a smile, "Yes, he did."

Jude smiled a tiny bit, "That's.. cool. Yeah, so cool. But, I hate to pull you love birds apart, but mom really needs me home."

Pidge nodded, "Let's head out then," she looked at Parker, "Bye," she leaned down to kiss his cheek.

Jude looked at Pidge, then at Parker, then back at Pidge. He watched as she walked over to him, then looked back at Parker, "Bye."

Parker waved to them as they started to go up the stairs, "Drive safe!"

Pidge and Jude made their way out to the car, soon on the road back to Pidge's house.

Pidge could tell something was wrong, "Is your anxiety bad again?"

"No! I'm fine. Why are you even asking? I'm perfectly fine. You're just reading too much into it."

Pidge nodded, "You just seem a little... tense.."

"I'm fine!" Jude snapped.

Pidge frowned, sinking down in her seat, "Sorry I asked..."

Jude immediately felt bad, "No, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have snapped. I didn't mean to take my stress out on you. That was a dick move. I'm sorry."

Pidge smiled again, reaching over to put her hand on his shoulder, "It's fine, Jude. I just want to make sure you're doing okay. You're my friend and I want to be there for you if something is wrong. You can tell me anything."

"There's nothing to tell..."

Pidge knew that was bullshit, but she didn't push it, "Okay.. But just know the offer still stands if you change your mind. I'll always be here."

Jude nodded, "Thank you... Really.. But I'm fine. Perfectly fine."

Perfectly fine.

8:27 pm

matttheew: so how did it go with parker today?

katiehatesyou: he asked me out

matttheew: and you didn;t tell me!!!

katiehatesyou: it only happened 4 hours ago!!

matttheew: that's foUR WHOLE HOURS YOU WHORE

katiehatesyou: that's sexist

matttheew: ugh

matttheew: i told he likes you

katiehatesyou: you were right

matttheew: sorry can you repeat that i couldn't hear you

katiehatesyou: this is texting you dumbass

matttheew: what was that? i can't read all of a sudden. i don't know

katiehatesyou: i hate you. i really hate you

matttheew: i hate you too kaitlyn

katiehatesyou: fuck you

matttheew: well if youre gonna bring it up jake is planning something tonight ;)

katiehatesyou blocked matttheew

*I hoped you liked it! I love Parker and Jude so much that they're getting mini arcs in here too. I'm actually going to write my own original story about them!*