the pleaser.

[aarinxvaughn]

she reads people before they realize they’re being understood. and somehow, that’s what keeps them coming back.

⚡AT A GLANCE:

34. perceptive. emotionally intelligent. steady. quietly intuitive.

meet AARIN VAUGN;

📍 THE DETAILS

BIRTHDAY: june 22, 1991 CURRENT LOCATION: kismet harbor, oregon in emerald mist LOCAL STATUS: has lived in kismet harbor her entire life OCCUPATION: co-owner of cobblestone cafe VEHICLE: 2020 toyota cross, silver EDUCATION: kismet harbor high school (2009). chapman university (bachelor's of business, 2013)

❤️ FAMILY & RELATIONS

PARTNER / SPOUSE: married to marcel vaughn (february 14, 2025) SEXUALITY: bisexual CHILDREN: none. NOTABLE RELATIONS: step-sister to owen & veronica bentley. sister-in-law to alliannah & sawyer vaughn.

🐾 PETS

ember (spayed, orange tabby, january 19, 2021). sherlock (neutered, gray tabby, august 11, 2021). buttercup (gelding, morgan, may 10, 2011, boarded at equestrian estates).

🌿HOW THEY MOVE THROUGH KISMET HARBOR

INTERESTS: knitting, horseback riding, latte art COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: equine emporium, knit happens REGULAR SPOTS: cobblestone cafe, equestrian estates, the last throw, mad monk brewing, serenity day spa

🪞 REPUTATION VS REALITY

FIRST IMPRESSION: composed, warm, and quietly attentive. someone who feels steady, kind, and instantly familiar. VIBE CHECK: deeply loyal. emotionally perceptive. routine-anchored. quietly romantic. grief-shaped but hopeful. nurturing by nature LIKES, HABITS, TINY TELLS: folds napkins into perfect squares without realizing it. keeps a running grocery list in the notes app, but still forgets eggs every time. touches the spine of a book before opening it like it’s sacred. always wakes up before 6am—even on weekends. knows everyone’s coffee order by heart. RUMORS & CONTRADICTIONS: “she once told a contractor to ‘take his ego outside’ and then offered him banana bread five minutes later.” // “i swear she remembers how you take your coffee even if she met you once in 2012.” // "she was quiet in high school, but the kind of quiet that made you want to tell her things.” // “she never cries in public but donates to every single GoFundMe in town.” // “aarin vaughn? she’s the kind of person you don’t realize is holding you together until you fall apart.”

🔗 POTENTIAL CONNECTIONS

cafe regulars, early-morning patrons, or locals who see her as part of the town’s heartbeat

fellow business owners or community organizers who value consistency and care

people navigating grief, blended families, or complicated pasts

animal lovers, volunteers, or anyone drawn to quiet acts of service

someone who connects through ritual, shared routines, or unspoken understanding

a relationship that grows through trust, presence, and showing up day after day

FULL BIOGRAPHY & OTHER INFORMATION

[tylerxday]

He laughed at what he did when he was nervous for no reason. "That's great, I knew you could do amazing," he smiled at her for a moment. "It's a wild time," he chuckled. "I mean, the kid ones are a blast, but we have the wine, dine, and sleep, and have a few adult ones. "he shook his head. "They can be a bit more wild. "But I enjoy the kids more," for sure, even more, not knowing what was coming for him. "Just the normal work is busy, but I think I am gonna rent a boat and take that out for a while." He loved the ocean, so it would be fun. @aarinxvaughn

[aarinxvaughn]

"I'm not sure that I like the thought of adults being more wild at an aquarium." Aarin's nose wrinkled with the thought. "Maybe it's just the way you said it," she let out a huff of laughter with a shake of her head. "What's a while?" Her brow rose in Tyler's direction. "That sounds so ominous. Should I be worried? Like is a while a few hours, days? Weeks? A month?" She looked at him, trying to get a read on the whole situation at hand. @tylerxday

[steviexwagner]

She nodded at Aarin's words. "You're right. It does make the whole town special. It's because we're all friends here, basically. We care what the other person is going through and all of us are willing to listen and help if we can." She sat back a little bit. "Plus, you never know what someone is carrying and it's always best to be the nice friendly face that just makes your day other than adding to your baggage and making it worse. We never know what could be the breaking point for someone." @aarinxvaughn

[aarinxvaughn]

"Exactly." That was what made Kismet Harbor special in her eyes. While people had their trials, their tribulations, at the end of the day, they were looking out for one another. "I agree," she nodded her head in agreement to Stevie's statement. "People are always going to have something going on in their lives and it doesn't matter if it's worse than your own life or not. Kindness should be given regardless and I know it's not always, so I absolutely make it my mission when I'm at work to extend kindness to anyone that walks in the door." @steviexwagner

[alliannahvaughn]

✦ closed starter for @aarinxvaughn ✦ based on: 🖐| where aarin is spending some time with her sister in law

"We've discovered that our hands taste amazing apparently in the last week so, if you get a hand to your face that's covered in spit I apologize early." Alli stated, handing Jordan to Aarin who took her, no questions asked. As Alli plopped herself nearby on the couch, she let her gaze meet Aarin's. "We've been meaning to pay a visit for awhile." she sighed. "How are things going with the two of you?" she paused. "My brother still treating you like the queen you are? If not I'll kick his ass."

[aarinxvaughn]

Aarin happily accepted Jordan with a warm smile resting on her lips. Getting to spend time with Alli and Jordan always brought joy in her life. While she and her husband had not talked about when they might have kids, she still got to enjoy the fun of them between Alli and Stevie. "Well, now that's fun." Aarin laughed softly, looking down to Jordan affectionately before turning her attention back to Alli. "Of course he is. I think he's too afraid of you and Sawyer not to treat me like a queen." She teased, softened laughter bubbling over her lips. "And Nolan? How is that going?" @alliannahvaughn

[tylerxday]

He sighed, "I just wanna try, you never know," but he knew too that the boboa was never going to be good to him, he wasn't going to like it. But he was going to try it every now and then, he knew it was good to try. "That's great about the Cobblestone," he smiled as he looked at her. "But great, you can take some of it back," it did mean it was all going good for her, so she could become a full owner someday, maybe. "Not much has changed with work," he smiled, "it's gonna pick up with summer, so I am excited." he smiled, "We got sleepovers planned, and some camps," so it was going to be a great time. @aarinxvaughn

[aarinxvaughn]

"You say that every time. But you do know." She knew they'd go around in circles. Again and again, on the same topic if she didn't change it. "Yeah it's been good." She said once more with a nod of her head. "Things are starting to feel a bit more settled with it all after a year of being co-owner." It had been a whirlwind of a year. "Those sleepovers always sound like a lot of chaos, but you light up when you talk about it, so that's what really matters." She smiled in his direction. "What are you looking forward to most this summer?" @tylerxday

[griffinxreed]

He gave her an all knowing nod, "tell me about it. I'm definitely one of those people. Like I forget to eat lunch sometimes because I'm in the zone." He wouldn't classify himself as a workaholic but he was someone who worked a lot. There had been a few occasions where he wouldn't realize how much time had passed while working, but he always tried to make up time. He grinned and gave her a short nod, "won't get any push back from me. I could definitely use it." He was really starting to like this small town stuff. "Since August of last year, so less than a year. How about you?" @aarinxvaughn

[aarinxvaughn]

"And that's why when people walk in here, I can usually tell what type of person they are." She smiled in his direction. "I can't say I haven't worked through lunch, because I have, but Kismet is the kind of place that other people look out for one another." Aarin full heartedly believed in Kismet and its people. "Coming up on a year soon. You'll get to experience a true Kismet summer here soon." Her smile grew, the corners of her lips tugging upward. "I've been here my entire life. Never lived anywhere else, actually." @griffinxreed

[steviexwagner]

"Okay." Stevie put her hands up innocently and smiled. "But I'm glad you're feeling that way." She said as she looked at Aarin. "You're right, it can be easy to miss as everything can be chaotic, but it's nice we have this. And each other." She reached out and touched her arm. "I'm grateful for it all, too. And that we get to be that thing in people's day that hopefully make it a little better." @aarinxvaughn

[aarinxvaughn]

The touch to her arm brought a softer smile to her lips. Aarin's attention drifted out toward the floor of the cafe. "I think about that part of the job. Like a lot." Aarin admitted with a quiet laugh. "People come in here every single day carrying their life with them, most of the time it's things we don't even know about. I think that's what makes us special, makes Kismet special. There's always a place someone will go that eases a bad break-up, that lessens grief or stress or loneliness, whatever it may be just because someone remembers their order or asks how their day is going and means it." @steviexwagner

[tylerxday]

He laughed, "Yes, weird like balls floating in my drink is weird, but fruit is not," he joked. He just didn't like it as much as he tried; boba wasn't his thing. "Hey!" he looked at her as he had his card out to pay. "That's rude," he teased, but they did normally pay for one another if they could. "I have always been weird, you love me for it," he teased as he looked at her standing to the side as he waited for their drinks to be made. "But how are things what's newwww?" he asked with a grin. @aarinxvaughn

[aarinxvaughn]

"I think both can belong in drinks but yeah, you don't have to like it. I just didn't get why you were debating trying it when you know you don't like it." Aarin lifted her shoulders into a shrug. "That's one of those things that doesn't seem like it will change over time. Especially because it's a texture thing." At least, that was her opinion, her tone still light with tease. "Same old, same old for me, really. Cobblestone is staying busy which I love and I've taken some of a step back taking on co-ownership with Stevie, so I'm not doing as much as the day to day stuff, which has been an adjustment." Aarin didn't do well sitting still. "What about you, huh?" @tylerxday

[steviexwagner]

Stevie was finishing mopping behind the counter when she heard Aarin. She was right, they did love the place. It was an important piece in both of their lives and she was glad it was something that was going to be in their lives for years to come. "We do." She agreed, moving towards the counter. "It does. I mean, so much has happened here." In her life alone, she had more than her fair share of memories. Reaching out, she touched Aarin's arm. "Me too. There's no one I would ever want to do this with." She grinned. It was why Stevie thought about being co-owners with the other woman. They worked so good together and Aarin was truly like a sister to her. This was her place just as much as it was Stevie's. It just made sense. Patting her arm, Stevie stood fully and went to pour the mop bucket out. "This isn't your sneaky way of telling me your pregnant or something? Getting all sappy and dropping the news?" She teased, a bit. @aarinxvaughn

[aarinxvaughn]

Aarin laughed with Stevie's statement. "No, no," she held up her hands into a mock surrender. While getting pregnant and having children had been on her mind quite a bit since her first wedding anniversary passed, Aarin was not quite there. "We've talked about it, here and there." She told her best friend, though she'd mentioned it in the past before as well. "But no, I'm just feeling very grateful and sentimental about all the good in my life. We see people in here every single day, bogged down by life and I just am taking a moment to reflect on the good that is around us, that's in us. It can be so easy to miss." @steviexwagner

[griffinxreed]

All of his life he had lived in major cities, from the east coast to the Midwest and now being in the west coast it was vastly different. But since moving to Kismet he had been pleasantly surprised at how nice everyone was and how sincere they actually were. He gave her a soft smile then a nod, "honestly sometimes I need that extra push. To stop working for a little bit." As she sat down, he closed his laptop, wanting to give her his full and undivided attention. "Pleasure is all mine Aarin," he reached fir a handshake, something he had always done when meeting someone new. "I'd say I have other reasons for sleepless nights so anything to help is fine by me." @aarinxvaughn

[aarinxvaughn]

"Everyone does need that push now and then again." She smiled warmly. There was no judgement in her tone, because she had been guilty of doing the same thing before. For most people, it was easy to get wrapped up in a job and not realize when it was time to take a step back. "Alright," she responded with a nod of her head. "Consider your drinks made with an extra espresso shot or two for the foreseeable future." She assured him, knowing when the customers of Cobblestone Cafe were in need of an extra pick me up. "How long have you been in town, Griffin?" @griffinxreed

[tylerxday]

He smirked, "Please, if I can say it, you can," he teased. He was glad to still have her friendship over the years. He laughed, "That's one way to word it..." he knew she was being nice about it. He smirked, "As much as I wanna be big boy and try something new" he tesed "i think I am gonna go with a lemonade, it looks like they have fresh fruit one that looks good" he smiled @aarinxvaughn

[aarinxvaughn]

"So you don't have a weird affinity for having fruit in your drinks, but boba is crossing the line?" Her brow raised teasingly in his direction, as she gestured to the counter for him to order. She followed it up with one of her own, swiping her payment before anyone could protest, before stepping to the side to wait for them. "Now, maybe I will call you weird." Her tone was still threaded with a playfulness, because she knew it was the popping of the boba that had rubbed Tyler the wrong way. @tylerxday

[griffinxreed]

Griffin was slightly taken aback, slightly flabbergasted at the other knowing or even caring to come over and offer a refill. " Oh wow," he said with a laugh, "I don't mean to laugh but I'm still getting used to this small town living thing where people actually care about you. Even caring about patrons, especially when not like a waitress or anything." He slightly shook his head but then gave her an earnest and soft smile, looking at his cup and then her, "I really appreciate it," and he shook his head again. "Trust me you were not interrupting at all, plus it's a welcome break from work, a little pick me up and refill," he took in a breath, "that's for sure, I know I for one need the juice to keep myself running. I'm Griffin by the way, and I definitely do not want any sleepless nights if we can help it." @aarinxvaughn

[aarinxvaughn]

Aarin didn't take offense to his words, the softened smile resting against her lips. People did often take surprise to the hospitality of a small town, she'd seen it time and time again while working at Cobblestone Cafe. The cafe had been her place of employment since she was merely sixteen years old and she got to know many residents and visitors just by taking an extra moment to care about someone in the moment that they were in the cafe. "Good," her smile was warm at his words of assurance. "Everyone needs a break from work, more so than they may realize." Even this, sitting down with someone, was a form of a break for Aarin. "Pleasure to meet you, Griffin." To put a name to a face she had seen on occasion. "I'm Aarin." She offered her name back to him. "And correct, no sleepless nights for anyone if we can help it." @griffinxreed

[aarinxvaughn]

"I can see that making dinners easier." She smiled warmly in Teagan's direction. "Because I can't tell you the number of times Marcel and I are at a complete loss because nothing sounds good for dinner." As far as pregnancy problems went, she couldn't see herself complaining about knowing what she wanted, should she ever have kids herself. "And you look better than the rest of us, honestly." Aarin complimented, "I honestly forget you are in your forties because you don't look it. Not for a second." Sincerity threaded through Aarin's words as she kept a soft smile on her lips. "I do think I'd love being a mother but for now I'll accept honorary aunt." @teaganweatherford

[teaganweatherford]

"Some days the cravings are so intense it makes my entire life easier." Teagan laughed, nodding. She had to say, besides the thought of knowing she were growing a human, the insane food cravings had been her favorite part, mostly because it allowed her to be able to decide what she wanted to eat when all hours of the day. She was sure Bradley appreciated it too as it made the discussion for dinner a lot less hectic. As Aarin complimented her, though, Teagan felt herself smile, cheeks blushing. "You're too kind, thank you." she exhaled. "I will say sometimes I forget my own age because I don't feel it." she shrugged. "But I definitely know I look it; it's the makeup." she joked. "Though I will say there's also not anything wrong with being the honorary aunt; if it's meant to be, it'll be. I'm sure of that." @aarinxvaughn

THE END

[aarinxvaughn]

starter for @steviexwagner

location: cobblestone cafe

|| where they are decompressing after cobblestone closes for the day

The cafe was finally quiet in a way it only ever was after closing. It wasn't silent, because it was never silent. The fridge hummed in the background and there was a faint clink of the espresso machine cooling. It was just the kind of quiet that came after a long day of serving the residents of Kismet Harbor.

She sat perched one one of the stools with a half-finished drink in front of her. Her attention was drifting around the cafe, taking in the tables they'd wiped down, the stacked chairs. "We really do love this place, don't we?" She looked to Stevie, a smile pulling the corners of her lips upward. "It feels like everything starts and ends here, which isn't a bad thing." She would never be able to look at Cobblestone Cafe and see something negative. This place had given her so much, since she was a teenager. "I'm glad to be doing all of this with you."

[tylerxday]

He eyed over at her from the menu, "I am trying to think what sounds good," he wasn't too sure. He liked that they had some normal teas, so he could get that. "The teas do sound good, just no boba," he chuckled as he was trying his best. "I got it " he was going to try something new since that was a good thing to do. "I know I am weirdo, but it's why you love me," going to a place he did not like that much because his friend liked it was something Tyler would do. @aarinxvaughn

[aarinxvaughn]

Her laughter was on the quieter side as shook her head at Tyler. "I wouldn't call you a weirdo." She assured him, "Maybe just something along the lines of selectively adventurous." Certainly he wouldn't go out of his way for everyone, but maybe just the people he cared about? "So what's your final decision?" Aarin's brow raised in his direction, "Are you playing it safe or getting something you know you will end up hating?"

[knoxwallace]

"Too late. It's already replaying in my brain, the ego is inflating as we speak," he teased back, hands miming his head growing like an inflated balloon. His laughter continued until Aarin spoke again, her comment bringing a furrowed brow, head tipping to the side gently. "Yeah, I suppose that's pretty true. At least I've done something right," he mused. He'd never really thought of it that way. He did love what he did for a living, even if it wasn't a stable lifestyle or a major accomplishment. While it maybe wasn't a job his parents would have been proud of, perhaps they would at least have been proud that he was happy doing it. "Ladies? Aarin, of course. Ladies all over town that are falling into the Knox charm. Let's see, I've got a librarian trying to marry me. Oh, the detective investigating me just because she thinks I'm hot and wants to hang out with me. School teacher that I met that couldn't resist my card skills at the bar...the list is never ending really."

@aarinxvaughn

[aarinxvaughn]

"Ugh," the brunette groaned, as if she were truly at odds with Knox in the moment but her smile gave her away. "I knew it." A smile tugged at her lips with her words. "That you have," she said with a single nod of her head. She knew that it was more than most people managed at times. At Knox's list of ladies, Aarin shook her head once more. "Oh, heaven help us. These poor women have no idea what they are getting themselves into. They're probably going to have to start a support group after you're done with them." @knoxwallace

[teaganweatherford]

"Relatable." Teagan laughed. "I can't say that I haven't bought some things in bulk and taken it to the Inn." she admitted. "For customer use and also for myself." she added. "I definitely thought I was going to be one of those people that had a lot of food aversions." she admitted, pausing. "Thankfully that's not been the case and I'm very thankful. Intense cravings, sure, but that's just made dinner way easier." she chuckled. "Thank you." she exhaled, happy to take the compliment. "I get it." Teagan nodded. "And obviously there's never a rush." she added. "I mean, I'm in my forties having my first kid." she shrugged. "I just wanted to ask if it was something you guys even wanted; though I support it either way. Even if it's not." @aarinxvaughn

[aarinxvaughn]

"I can see that making dinners easier." She smiled warmly in Teagan's direction. "Because I can't tell you the number of times Marcel and I are at a complete loss because nothing sounds good for dinner." As far as pregnancy problems went, she couldn't see herself complaining about knowing what she wanted, should she ever have kids herself. "And you look better than the rest of us, honestly." Aarin complimented, "I honestly forget you are in your forties because you don't look it. Not for a second." Sincerity threaded through Aarin's words as she kept a soft smile on her lips. "I do think I'd love being a mother but for now I'll accept honorary aunt." @teaganweatherford