I think Cameron Cope has been hyper-independent his whole life. That kid was cooking his own meals and packing his own lunch as soon as he could see over the countertop.

He probably called his mother Barb or Barbara instead of Mom, and signed his own permission slips, and never bothered to tell her where he was going. I think he basically lived out of a duffel bag for multiple years of his life because he couldn't be bothered unpacking. He has stuff, like posters and trinkets and knickknacks, but all things that are easily folded and shoved in a bag and chucked in the boot of a car.

His bags are always packed. He's always ready to leave, and he doesn't trust anyone. Obviously this lack of attachment makes him a really good Marine; it probably makes him a pretty bad boyfriend.

I think he's been taking care of himself for so long it doesn't even occur to him that someone else might care to do it until he starts seeing Sullivan, and he comes home one day and Sullivan is there cooking. Or like, washing up, or has purchased groceries.

I think it blows his mind the first time he realises that Sullivan is taking care of him. Sullivan is enjoying having a moderately normal--but obviously still secret--relationship, and Cam is halfway convinced that this is all some kind of elaborate ruse, because people only treat each other like this in movies and this is real life, Liam, you aren't supposed to make me eggs the morning after!

and naturally Sullivan is just like. What are you Talking About.

Whyyyy have I never reblogged this?! This is sooo beautiful, ah, it soothes me so much... and makes me want to start ANOTHER wip 😂 never had so many wips this in my life like right now ... And I always feel most concentrated and motivated to write while I'm at work... Whyyyyyy... 😭