HONEYBABY

private writing blog

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sophie-x-stratford‌:

“No amount of therapy could prepare me for this trip.” Sophie muttered to herself, lugging her suitcase up the stairs towards her cabin. “Wow, I need a xanax already.” Sophie thought she was alone until she heard footsteps on the sidewalk behind her. Turning her attention away from the cabin her eyes fell on a familiar face. “Well, hey there stranger!” Sophie shouted out with a wave, her blue eyes covered by her Chanel sunglasses.  Have to start this trip on a positive note, right?

       “Hey...Sophie?” Oliver trailed off in thought as he tried to recall the blonde’s name, she was always around Matt if his memory was correct. “Do you need help with your luggage?” 

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lindsaymcampbell‌:

“But isn’t that messed up?” Lindsay asked finally, looking into Oliver’s familiar eyes. “I used to tell you everything… and now there’s ‘no reason for me to tell you anything’? How is that fair?” Lindsay didn’t look away from him, hoping just this once he would stick around to sort things out. “I am happy, Oliver. I’m the happiest I have ever been. And when I see you, I don’t want to pretend I am not or tiptoe around you, I want to tell you. And I want you to tell me what makes you happy, not just hear a second-hand story from Garrett… you know he’s terrible with details.”

      “Lindsey, we both know exes cannot be friends and as much as I know you don’t want to believe that, I mean I take full responsibility for how things ended between us, it was a shitty way of handling things. But if I didn’t do what I did, you wouldn’t have been happily married to Evan right now, with a kid and living the life you always wanted.” Something I couldn’t give you, Oliver said in his head, shrugging his shoulder as he placed a smile upon his face. “I mean I’m practically tied at the hip with Matt and Garrett now, they kind of keep me on my toes along with being a teacher so you don’t need to worry about me.”

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matthew-hall‌:

“Well that was because you were making her eat vegetables and stuff, you know I can’t afford fresh food. If she turns out to be vegan we’ll starve,” Matt said. “But when it comes to like, education, you are supposed to be the teacher, mate.” 

     “Well yeah...because you’re supposed to feed your kids vegetables?” Oliver stared at Matt and scoffed, “Knowing she’s your kid...she would end up being a vegan just to spite you, have you met yourself?” 

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matthew-hall‌:

“I knew your hair was different, it looks less anxious. Must be a great therapist,” he joked as he slid onto the seat in front of her. “Hey, I get it, it was easier to pretend this island didn’t exist if I didn’t reach out to people. So I guess we are both to blame for the lack of communication, no need to apologize,” Matt said honestly. “And what are you using the bank for? Other than your hair’s therapy.”

      “Goodness...I mean nothing really beside the occasional shopping sprees and buying food instead of cooking, life has been very unexpected.” Marissa shrugged, toying with the ring on her index finger, life came with a roll of punches when it came towards what she tried to be happy about. “How about you, how was life treating you after leaving the island?” 

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phillipsheather‌:

“And that’s where you’re wrong. Beca’s kid definitely growled at me once. But to be fair I did take something from him, can’t remember what it was… anyway,” Heather said, sighing. “My point is, if I had to pick kids to babysit it would be Noah and Alice, they look clean. But once Arabella can form coherent sentences, we’ll revaluate her application.”

      “Now you’re being ridiculous,” Isabelle couldn’t help but tease Heather over the whole growling thing from Becca’s kid. Though all the kids definitely had different personalities compared to their parents, “I’ll make sure to tell Arabella that when you know...she’s out of the stubborn stage.” 

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sophie-x-stratford‌:

A warm smile appeared on Sophie’s lips as she abandoned her luggage by the front door. “I know, right?” She started to say as she was walking to greet the small girl. “Been too long, Iz.” A tinge of sadness in her voice; she did miss Isabelle, however she hasn’t been the best at returning calls and texts. Sophie was unsure if she should hug her, so she just stood awkwardly in front of the girl shifting her weight.  “I mean, I’m sure you’ve seen me on your Instagram feed-but nothing beats the real deal am I right?” The blonde chuckled throwing her hands up in a slight shrug. “How are you doing? Hows little Noah—well not so little right?” Sophie lifted her sunglasses and perched them on top of her head. “You look great. How’s mom life treating you?” She teased, but she did mean it; Izzy looked great. She always knew Isabelle was destined to be a great mother; that’s one of the things she admired about her most. 

      “Noah is doing wonderful, don’t remind me how fast he’s growing, he’s definitely enjoying being a big brother but enough about me, you already saw from my feed of me gushing over mom and married life. Which by the way is still weird to say out loud,” Isabelle laughed lightly as she reached out to finally pull Sophie into a tight embrace, pulling away to glance at her, “Let’s go grab drinks and play catch up.”  

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sophie-x-stratford‌:

“No amount of therapy could prepare me for this trip.” Sophie muttered to herself, lugging her suitcase up the stairs towards her cabin. “Wow, I need a xanax already.” Sophie thought she was alone until she heard footsteps on the sidewalk behind her. Turning her attention away from the cabin her eyes fell on a familiar face. “Well, hey there stranger!” Sophie shouted out with a wave, her blue eyes covered by her Chanel sunglasses.  Have to start this trip on a positive note, right?

      Isabelle chuckled when she noticed the familiar blonde hair, nonother than Sophie Stratford her long time friend, even though they had a few bumps in the road, Izzy still felt guilty for the words she uttered out during her dark times. “Hey, haven’t seen you in a while and who would’ve thought in this crazy place.” 

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matthew-hall‌:

Matt chuckled and opened the door for her, smiling to himself. Out of everything that had happened between them, his dramatic tendencies were not the largest threat to their relationship. “So, am I allowed to ask how you are or do we have to wait for the french fries?”

      “I think this one time you can ask before the food, surprising I know, growth is what my therapist called it also known as my hairdresser.” Marissa jokingly said as she grabbed a seat in one of the empty booths. After the accident of the little family she had, it was a hard time and how she ended up back at the one place she thought she wouldn’t step back into, it was a hard punch in her gut. “Sorry I haven’t been in touch, I’ve been working a lot at my parent’s law firm and well let’s say I’m making bank.” 

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lindsaymcampbell‌:

Lindsay’s smile completely evaporated as Oliver brought his lips to curve up against their will. Things might have gone south with them, but Lindsay could always tell when Oliver’s smiles were sincere––and when they were not. “I am sorry… I should have…” Lindsay said, sighing and trying to put her thoughts in order. “I thought you knew. I thought maybe Garrett would have told you… not that it was his responsibility…” she rambled. 

      “No, no you had no reason to tell me anything Lindsey, once we left the island it was kind of in the air on what we do with our lives. But I guess that kind of beats the whole purpose now we’re back at where we are.” Oliver rambled on with a shrug of his shoulders, “who would have thought we’d end up back here huh? But if I’m being honest, you do look happier with married life and I’m sure Evan has been treating you better.” 

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nostalgiawriting‌:

“it was a tiny fender bender, that asshole had no merit in court.”

      “A tiny fender bender? Either you weren’t completely aware of your surroundings or I’m the most logical parent of you and Matt.”

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matthew-hall‌:

“One time Tiana asked me what a CD was… so I can relate. Am I raising her wrong?”

     “I mean...possibly, but you told me to not put my two cents in on how you raise your kid so I’ve been keeping my mouth zipped shut.” 

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phillipsheather‌:

“Hey! I held Alice…. once. And I once gave Noah a lollipop… i think. At least I know I have seen him smile at me, or he doesn’t growl at me for all I know…” Heather scoffed. “And yeah, I mean, if they went through the effort of writing that…”

     “Uh...you know kid’s don’t growl...like dogs, but I mean I’m sure there are a few kids who may act like that but Noah and Alice are completely harmless...can’t exactly say that for the twins, especially Arabella she’s, very bossy. You’d probably get along with her when she’s a little older.” 

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a-e-c-r‌:

“You know, so do I! There are a lot of things I still want to do,” Ronnie mused. “So, you like being married? I’ve been thinking about that a lot recently. Especially since they told us we may not have this immortal life anymore. That makes me twenty-six. I better get a move on, if that’s something I want.” 

      “Married life is nice, I mean other than the fact when Mike has to go for work and I’m with the kids, it’s kind of crazy to think about honestly. To think that I once wasn’t able to age and now we’re being told we’re starting to age again...it’s a little weird like it’s a dream I will be waking up any moment now.” 

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nostalgiawriting‌:

“that was like once man, come on. i put out the fire straight after.”

         “Once? Should we talk about the time I had to stop a lawsuit from happening?” 

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matthew-hall‌:

“I know too much, you have to take me out,” Matt joked. “Tell Oliver and Tiana I loved them…” he said dramatically as he walked with her towards the fast food place he knew they both had in mind. 

      “God...how did we remain friends with how dramatic you can be,” Marissa rolled her eyes at him, walking alongside him towards the restaurant they both agreed to eat at. 

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lindsaymcampbell‌:

“I don’t think you have to repay him, I think you two are just stuck with each other. In the best way, of course,” Lindsay said. “Both him and Tiana are lucky to have you. And Garrett––who would have thought you ended being friends with my childhood best friend?” Lindsay laughed. “Happy for you both, but also strange for me to watch you and my best man hanging out.”

      Oliver tried to avoid the whole ordeal of Lindsey being married but he couldn’t help but be happy for his ex-girlfriend, getting what he couldn’t provide for her, sure there were regrets where he could have handled things better but he knew maybe that chapter of their story was to remain an end. Oliver swallowed the lump and forced a smile upon his face, “I know...surprising stuff right there.” 

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nostalgiawriting‌:

“hey, i don’t need a babysitter.” garrett finds the whole idea mildly insulting. “careful, you might not get any fries.” fries are for friends. 

       “I mean...am I wrong, should i bring up the times where I had to make sure you and Matt didn’t die?”