I know everyone’s chirping Jack for the “hockey is a fun sport” comment but honestly? Jack Zimmermann, who was pushed into the world of hockey from birth and overdosed because of the anxiety caused by the intense pressure, getting to a point in his life where he genuinely enjoys what he’s doing is making me emotional and I’m so proud of him

I’ve always wanted this kind of happiness for Jack. And I’ve read so many fics where he decides to come out after winning the cup because it proves he’s a good hockey player and blah blah blah. But it just makes me so happy to watch him be happy. He just won the cup. There is something so incredibly brave, something which he probably doesn’t realize he’s being, by kissing Bitty on national television and saying “who cares?” Those two words are so impactful for me. He knows that nobody that matters cares. All of his teammates, his family. They don’t care. They just love him and are proud of him. And I think he’s finally proud of himself. Sixteen year old Jack is quaking.

Jack Zimmermann joins a photography class/group at a library in Providence. He’s just known as Jack there. Maybe only like one person there knows that he is THE Jack Zimmermann and that’s only because of the registration. He makes sure to never wear any Falcs gear or Falcs colors

He keeps a low profile, he’s quiet but he offers up good critique. He has a good eye. A genuine desire and enthusiasm to become better. Everyone really likes him.

Slowly he becomes less nervous and anxious and more comfortable around the group. He’s not worried that he’s going to be judged or found out and given unfair treatment.

And they notice. Because he laughs more. Even smiles. He lingers once sessions are over. Gets together for coffee when his schedule allows, both after sessions and on days off.

He starts bringing in things that Bitty made but he won’t get a chance to eat, or that Bitty made for him to bring.

He warns the group when he won’t be able to attend.

He slowly starts bringing in more photos, not just local scenery and geese.

He brings in photos he takes when he visits the Haus. When Bitty is visiting. When he’s on roadies. He doesn’t show any faces.

The photos of Bitty are of his hands. His back and shoulders. There’s a few neck down shots of him working in the kitchen in Jack’s apartment.

The group realizes how big a sign of trust this is.

Slowly the group puts together WHO Jack is. They each have a quiet oh moment and move on. They have a meeting outside of their meetings without Jack and agree that they really like the person that they’ve gotten to know and don’t want to spook him. They like Jack from Photo Group and don’t care that he’s Jack Zimmermann.

They also realize how important Bitty is to him, make the connection from the person in the photos and the baked goods he sometimes brings with him. Again it’s something they decide not to bring up.

They don’t say anything when Jack comes in late and tired, looking worse for wear after a game or a long flight. Don’t mention any injuries aside from wishing him a speedy recovery.

Jack eventually grows so comfortable that he brings Bitty with him. He doesn’t introduce him as his boyfriend but there’s an instant understanding with everyone in the room. They connect the photos and the baked goods and see the way the two act around each other and make ANOTHER vow.

They love it when Bitty comes because Jack is always at his happiest and Bitty always brings baskets full of goodies. The first time he meets them he asks them all their likes and dislikes and the next time Bitty brings something for each of them.

It gets to the point where Bitty is sending Jack in with goodies for birthdays and such when he can’t make it and being like “This is from Eric, he’s sorry he couldn’t make it”

They love Jack and Bitty and don’t want to make things awkward and like it’s just an open secret. They know who Jack is and that his friend Eric is his boyfriend but they don’t say anything. And Jack and Bits don’t say anything to them.

Bitty invites them over to Jack’s apartment for a dinner party. Something he made for his vlog.

And of course because Bits is there he tweets about it and Instagrams it. And Jack Instagrams it. (He has two. One that’s for his photography and is personal and anonymous and one that’s his JZimms official account).

And after the party one of the members of the group is just scrolling through their phone when they’re at home/hanging out with friends/family and someone is like “IS THAT JACK ZIMMERMANN?” And they’re like “Yeah, he’s in my photography group.” And they’re just freaking out and the person from the group is like ???? He’s Jack from photo. He’s really chill. He always brings us treats and he’s got a really great eye and he gives really good critique.

itsacpsideblog:

sleepy-cone:

I like to think that Jack is so 110% that he can somewhat tell how Bitty is feeling based on the way his food tastes.

-Jack eating his sandwich with Marty, Thirdy or Tater (really anyone that is aware of Jack and Bitty)

Jack takes one bite, makes a contemplative face, puts down the sandwhich, takes out his phone and steps into the hallway. He returns 15 mintues later and continues eating as if nothing of significance occured.

“What was that about?”

“ Something was bothering Bittle so I just wanted to make sure he was ok.”

They ponder a moment for it seems whatever the issue, it has been resovled and prying isn’t a good way to talk to Jack. So they drop it and continued with their lunch.

This happens every so often and they start to wonder how suddenly in the middle of the day, Jack claims that something is “bothering” Bitty? One day someone decides to finally ask.

“If somthing is bothering Bitty why do you wait til you eat half your food before you call him?”

“I’m not always completely sure if he’s upset unless i talk to him directly or at least eat his food.”

“His food? Like what, it tastes bad?”

“No its still delicious, but different somehow. So i just call to check up. Usually its stress from school, so we talk through it and discuss how its going.”

“But how can you taste something like that?”

And Jack Laurent Zimmermann, as if someone casually asked 1+1? His response accompanied with the slightest shrug:

“He’s my boyfriend.”

Like what a silly question to ask?

Multiple sighs are released and heads hang low. Food is put down as eyes stare blankly at the ceiling. Some even have to leave, overwhelmed by Jack’s insane sincerity.

After practice Jack notices quite a few guys on their phones. Not meaning to, Jack passes and overhears variations of “Wondering how your day has been” And “Just thinking about you so I wanted to call and say hi.”

He doesn’t think much of it, (since it oblviously has nothing to do with him), and heads home.

This post is such a classic and I love it, it makes me smile every time. Especially: overwhelmed by Jack’s insane sincerity.

Because that’s so…Jack. Intense, focused, insanely sincere. Not that he can’t ever lie or joke, but he’s so extremely straightforward and un-ironic in what he wants and how he thinks.

This is Jack who, when asked what he wanted to buy with his first NHL paycheck said “a truck”. Who thinks that his neon yellow running shoes are ‘neat’. Jack, who told Bitty he loved him after a crazy short amount of time. Jack who is sincerely polite to parents. Jack who says things in mid-game interviews like “well, the boys are all trying really hard out there” and genuinely means it.

Jack “110% Zimmermann.

Jack “oh boy there ya go” Zimmermann.

Omg the twitter though. I feel like jack is the type of person who would accidentally use twitter like google. And like if he has questions he would @bitty every-time instead of just texting him and eventually George would be like “no jack, you’ve got to stop.” Meanwhile in the Haus there’s a cork board with jacks tweets just printed out and thumbtacked to it for prosperity.

disraeligearsgoestumblin:

ericbttle:

jack’s a grade A dingus, bless him

@realjlzimmermann @omgcheckplease did u buy milk or do we need some

@realjlzimmermann @omgcheckplease there’s a package for you at the front desk the door guy signed for it

@realjlzimmermann @omgcheckplease maman says call her she wants your pumpkin loaf recipe

@realjlzimmermann @omgcheckplease tater is probably coming over later i didnt invite him but u know haha

@realjlzimmermann @omgcheckplease can u wear those blue shorts i like later 😉

AND THAT’S WHEN. BITTY KNEW IT HAD TO BE STOPPED.

Jack and Bitty do a livestream

actualhockeyrobot:

I have no explanation for why they would end up doing this, but it’s probably the fact that Bitty’s viewers keep asking questions anyway, so Bitty just decides (after asking Jack) to do a livestream Q&A with his viewers.

Jack is nervous because he’s so bad at interviews. he doesn’t want to go into robot mode in front of all of Bitty’s viewers.

(there are also a bunch of curious Falcs fans watching this thing but he doesn’t really think about them because they already know how boring he is at interviews)

so it’s just these two sitting on Jack’s couch reading questions off of the livestream chat and Bitty’s instagram. Bitty does his cue little intro and Jack is next to him, nervous, and gives a shy little “Hello” and the live chat has decided that that was Adorable

“how are we going to read all of these, the chat is going to fast”

“we’ll put it on slow mode, baby. and some of them are going to be from my instagram”

and once the questions start, they kind of catch him off guard. not in a bad way. he just wasn’t expecting answering them to be this easy

(but then again, these questions are about Bittle. he loves talking about Bittle)

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