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𝐝𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧.
he’ll nod his head and listen, but his attention was turned to the way she was acting– outside of the words i’m fine. “you’re not.” he’ll add, just as quickly, but his chest is tightened with a heightened sense of worry, plagued back into soft brown eyes that were tucked away with curls. esme macmillan would do anything to get to the people she cared about, even doing something as stupid as running across town in that storm. he wouldn’t say it, of course. but there was underlining fear that had escalated into a turmoil, he’d never really been — mad at her before. it’s a frustrating feeling that stems from caring about her, far more than he’d ever anticipated he’d care about anyone. and maybe, he was doing better at this– the emotions aspect of things. when before he felt nothing, not sadness, not pain or anger, or guilt, not joy—- not happiness, he was sure of. it was an endless voice of feeling numb, completely and utterly. and then, he got locked in a bathroom by accident, with a blued eyed girl, who mistakenly turned his whole life upside down in the brink of a few months. now they were here, and he was touching her in a way that almost felt foreign—- it wasn’t the first time, but moments themselves had pulled them apart from an almost, to a friendship he hadn’t been looking for, but quite possibly couldn’t see himself being here today without. she saved him, one way or another. now it was his turn, and she’s wobbling on her feet, but dylan is quick to catch her. he’ll pull her into his chest, taking the weight she had dropped and nearly stumbling himself at first- caught off guard. “esme- hey, esme!” his index finger and thumb tilted her chin up to look at him, but blue eyes had fluttered shut, and she’s gone almost limp. his heart raced- and it suddenly came to the conclusion if she wasn’t okay— who the hell was going to fix her? mumbled incoherent words under his breath, he’s pulling her up and carrying her over to one of the classrooms. with a tangled foot, he’ll nudge the door open, and clear the desk at the front of the room. carefully, he lays her down, shrugging off the jacket from the back of his shoulders, and rolling it into a pillow to prop her head. heat exhaustion— it’s the only thing he can think of. he’s leaning on the desk, dark gaze cowering her features until she’s blinked back. his shoulders are visibly tense, and his throat felt dry— he can’t lose her too, he’d just found her. “don’t get up-” it’s whispered, and in the meantime, he’d gone back to the pool and scrambled together a plastic cup of ice, pressing it to her temple with gentleness. a few moments pass, and he’s less tense than before, muffling out the quietest of sighs. “you’re killing me..” whispered fondness, and the corners of his mouth twitched into the low light of a smile– something that came easier the moment she woke up.
it felt slow , coming back to , and her entire body ached in a way that was vaguely familiar . she half expected to wake up in the physical therapist’s office at the rink , her mother worrying over her and swearing this was the last time she’d be allowed a training session this intense . lashes fluttered and the world came back into view , foreign and dark albeit the glow of two cellphone flashlights and a green glow from the windows . sweat drenched her skin , and her head was pounding , making her want to shut her eyes again immediately . maybe roll over and sleep for a couple of days with the heat and the exhaustion . but a familiar voice tugged for her attention , telling her to stay laid back , and dylan was a blur as he rushed out of the room in a whirlwind of worry . esme blinked , slowly turning her head only to feel her cheek brush against broken in denim . he wasn’t in the room anymore , but she could smell his cologne . . . she could hear the echo of her name , spoken softly in that worried tone . . . and she felt a different kind of dizzy . o v e r w h e l m e d , to say the least , by all that was dylan carmichael . she’d begun to think that if there was no way back , if there was no way home , if this is how it was going to be until the world actually ended –– it might not be that bad , so long as she could look up in any room and find the gentle gaze of warm , brown eyes looking back at her . dylan , she thought to herself , was the best part about this world . she was lucky he had been there –– the night they got trapped in a bathroom , and every moment after . footsteps bounded through the hall , and esme quietly settled back against a makeshift pillow , trying not to think too hard about the fact that she’d probably just given him a near heart attack . ice seared against her temple , causing her breath to hitch in a sharp intake . still , she’ll relax and close her eyes as lips soften into a timid smile , and despite the fainting , despite the heat , she’s perfectly okay with dylan nearby . lashes fluttered at the sound of his voice , and his smile elicits a weak bout of laughter . “ just –– got a little dizzy , is all , ” she looked up at him , dimples articulating the edges of a smile . everything about dylan was soft from the floppy curl of his hair to the gentle curve of his lips , from the warm brown of his eyes to the dark fullness of his lashes . her gaze flickered between his eyes , entire body relaxing as she allowed someone else to take care of her . . . for once . “ dylan carmichael , i think you might have the prettiest eyes i’ve ever seen , ” her voice was low , tired and slightly rasped , and her gaze dropped as she continued , “ and luckily fairly fast reflexes . thank you for not letting me bust my head open . ” she paused , brow furrowed as she recalled every other time she’d passed out . her entire body still ached , she was nowhere near ready to sit up , and her hands still shook , slightly , as she tugged a the bottom hem of her shirt and rolled it up , slightly , allowing the skin on her torso to breathe . “ seems it’s always you i drag into messes like this , ” she said quietly , looking back up at him , “ i’m sorry for worrying you . ”
𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐞.
the corner of her lips are upturned , eyes following the man running outside despite her warnings . there’s a little part of her that wants to follow him , just to see what would happen – but she’s not that far gone . ‘ at least he looks stylish , ’ she hums , hues catching on the lightning bugs for the first time that night . she’s spent so much time looking at the sky that she hasn’t noticed the bugs flickering in & out among the darkness around them . at esme’s words , she manages a short scoff & shakes her head ; but , DOES she care ? she doesn’t think so , she’s never cared for many people but herself . ‘ do i look like i’m worried ? ’ she rolls her eyes . ‘ but more importantly doc , are you ? ’ nods toward the people . ‘ LOTS of people you’ll have to take care of . ’
a steady gaze followed the path of the firefly the boy was chasing , and maybe it’s heat exhaustion –– . . . but she let’s out a breathy laugh at minnie’s comment . there was no surprising her these days , or so she thought . seeing a grown man with a ducky intertube around his waist wasn’t exactly curious . . . not for this world , anyway . but the fireflies . . . the lights –– the GREEN lightening , none of it could be seen coming . none of it seemed to have any blatant explanations . her eyes flicker over to study minnie’s face , her own expression solemn , if only for a moment . “ i think you look like you’re trying a bit too hard not to be , ” her gaze shifts back to the window and she folds her arms over her chest , “ heavy is the head that wears the crown , you know ? ” BRIGHT green flashed across the sky again , and her shoulders lifted in a shrug . “ not much different than every other day , ” she sighed , tacking on, “ other than the excessive use of aloe i’ll be going through . ” her eyes narrowed as another student darted outside . “ you’d think they’d be more wary of what you of all people were warning them . . . ”
𝐳𝐚𝐜.
“ i sense sarcasm, however, i’ll have you know that prior to my pointing out the obvious – people fully intended to focus on their work responsibilities under our new and refined dictatorship …regime. sometimes it takes a genius….” he laughs pointing at himself before stopping in his sep for their eyes to meet. she had been like a mother, a sister, a principal. a dictator in her own right. still, he’d always loved her company. her incredibly pure nature. “ esme, esme, esme…babes…calm down, have a seat…” he pulls in the last puff of the cigarette and throws it aside, placing his hands briefly on her shoulders as if to assure he’s alright and there was no issues in starting early. “ i may have started earlier than expected, however, as cool kids know and – i understand why you may be unaware, but pre-drinks, drugs and meaningless sex are a very common and rather popular means of kickstarting a party. wanna give it a go?”
“ half of the time i have no idea what you’re on about , ” she mumbled to herself , shaking her head as he abruptly came to a stop . her shoulders tensed at the touch , and without a waver in the serious nature of her expression , she reached up and took his wrist between two fingers , plucking one off after the other . “ i’m calm , ” she insisted , raising her eyebrows at him . though there was very rarely a moment when esme macmillan was truly calm , always worried about something or someone in the back of her mind . but with zac , there were too many things to be concerned about to just pick one . . . they all canceled each other out . “ zac abraham, , ” she reached up , slapping her hands on either of his cheeks and holding his face , “ i think i’d rather go outside and lay on the sidewalk under the sun until i crisp than ‘give it a go’ with you . ” her hands dropped and she looked around , shaking her head at the university pool coming to life with red solo cups and loud music . it was almost like things were completely normal . “ who planned all this anyways ? ”
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ya girl has one more class before she hops on for the night !! i’ll have a brief group-project-meeting intermission , but otherwise i’m all yours so lol sorry guys but we’re hanging out tonight !!
𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧.
LACK of concern never seemed to sit easily with him, not when all of their lives were——— truly at stake ; but everyone but him seemed to forget that. constantly RUSHING in and out of the buildings, ensuring he spent only a few minutes out in the CHAOS before he came back into sanity, restoring whatever immunity he had built up ( if there was any to begin with ) dark orbs became GLUED to his books as he went over EVERY possible chemical reaction that the lightening could have cause but JUST as soon as a potential answer was amidst his ever so FRANTICALLY working mind he was stopped, thrown back by the nudge of the other, and though he was the fighter the delicate voice of the other settled him over. it was like a hollow orchestra that played SOLELY for his purpose, like birds that sang their morning LOVE SONGS prior to the entire world falling to their feet but, it was just moment’s later that his love struck mind came back to reality. a reality that RESENTED her; even when he couldn’t. “ es’ ———— ” a trailing voice forced out parched lips, “ you know me, can’t really enjoy a PARTY especially when the world might be falling apart outside, ” he explained, flashing the signs of his notebook to her. “ you look a bit lost, looking for someone ? ” it was a LOADED question of course, his tone stinging with jealousy towards the other. though he settled down moments after, a sigh of exasperation bursting freely ; and his hand reaches up, going to her arm to embrace her, but he stops, and settles himself back down. “ are you doing okay es ? with EVERYTHING ? been lookin’ out for yourself ? ”
there was no STOPPING it . . . the growing smile on her lips as she glanced down at his hands , gripping a book , no doubt scouring through the pages for answers , anything that might explain the green lights . it reminded her of herself , when they first realized life as they knew it was over and someone boldly suggested that esme traded in her CLASS NOTES for a prescription pad –– without years of med school , without. the residency . she still found herself digging through textbooks , absorbing what she could , when she had the time . it also reminded her of an easier time , when she’d glance over the top of an intro class textbook to see robin at the other side of her twin xl in a quiet dorm room . and that heart of hers would flutter , because she was in love . notes scribbled across the page in his handwriting snapped her back to a PRESENT where things seemed to be drifting , and he was always just out of her reach . maybe for the better , she thought , loathing the way it twisted her stomach in an unprecedented sadness . “ the world isn’t falling apart , ” she mused softly , wispy brown curls falling from her ponytail , “ and even if it was , it wouldn’t be up to you to save it . ––– come on , robin , even i’m taking a break . it’s too hot out here to be doing –– . . . is that chemistry or physics ? ” her nose scrunched as she squinted at the paper , only leaning back at the SHIFT in his voice . it was sharper . . . his question wielded as a weapon . esme’s tongue poked the inside of her cheek as she thought about her answer . “ i promised someone i’d meet ‘em here , ” because there was no point in trying to lie to someone who knew her INS and o u t s better than almost anyone . she clasped her hands behind her back , allowing a moment to pass before sitting down next to him and letting out a SIGH to match his . “ best as i can be . think maybe my body is starting to reject moving at 100 mils a minute , but –– ” she shrugged , allowing herself to RELAX next to him , a subtle smile on curved lips , “ i’m good . ” swaying , slightly , she bumped her shoulder against his . “ feels like you’ve been avoiding me , robin dieudonné , ” the french name rolling off of her tongue like a native speaker , thanks to her mother’s parents , “ so how have you been ? taking care of yourself ? ”
𝐝𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧.
his heart leaped into his chest when he heard her voice. it’s sped up by a small crinkle in his brows, his gaze shifting outside to the window, and back at her. “you didn’t text me back.” he mumbled, and it’s under his breath and tinged with worry. a moment or two could pass, before he’s steady on his feet– but she clearly isn’t. brows remained arched together, a tiny crinkle keeping his gaze on her. “it wasn’t– dark a few seconds ago..” bashfully mused, but it was the truth. however, could have asked her the same thing, if it wasn’t for the fact that she had almost stumbled. her grip latches onto his wrist, and he’s leaning forward. one arm wraps around the small of her waist, to make sure she doesn’t slip forward. “are you okay?” it’s not a question he thinks she’s willing to answer, but he’ll push forward— with gentleness. “esme..” her name painted on the brim of parted lips, and his stomach is light with butterflies. he hasn’t felt like this in years, not about anyone like he did her. but time had a way of getting in the middle of things, and with it, genuine friendship had been bred between two people that had known each other most of their lives, but were strangers until the end of the world. still, it didn’t mean she could go running through storms to get to him, to get to anyone— she was smarter than that, but bravery had been touched by the heart of a girl in a tiny, five foot something frame, and despite the abrupt softness in being mad at her— he was always in awe. "d-do you want me to carry you?” and he would, because she needed to slow down, despite that frantically beating heart of hers.
“ i know . i’m sorry , i –– ” her eyes met his , a low sinking in her chest shortly following , “ my phone’s been useless since those clouds rolled in . by the time i realized i’d be late coming out of work , none of my texts were sending . ” only then did she realize her voice was nearly a whisper , soft as ever in the presence of someone who had never known much gentleness . yet , over the past several months , that’s all she’d ever known from him . esme attempted to muster up a smile , but it faltered just as she did , wavering on knees that felt a little weaker than usual . he’d said something . . . she was sure of it , but it was warped and far off as she cleared her throat and focused . “ i’m fine , ” it’s too quick , an automatic response too often paired with a dismissive wave of her hand . but her fingertips are trembling if they aren’t holding onto him . her gaze is fixed downwards , for a moment , while echoes down the hall are the only noises they can hear . until her name falls from parted lips and she wants to collapse into him . to close her eyes and tell him she’s sorry for being so stupid . because it’s different , the way he says it this time . it’s not smiled or tucked into quiet laughter ; it’s pointed , and when she lifts her gaze to meet his , air gets trapped in the back of her throat . gentle frustration creases is brow , and she’s made him mad . . . but it’s the proximity that shocks her . with an arm around her waist , they’re closer than they’ve been in a while , and the worry that troubled the warmest brown eyes she’d ever seen made her chest ache . “ you were here , ” she whispered , holding his gaze , “ you . . . and maya and tatum and stevie . reese , robin , zara –– . . . you were all here . and i wasn’t . ” there’s a pause as she takes a breath , brow furrowing at the way her heart refused to slow down . with the ac shutting down , the heat was creeping indoors and she could feel it . “ also , i promised , ” she added . nodding her head slowly , but there was a sickening flip in her stomach , and the room began to turn , slowly . she needed to sit down . “ i just need to–– . . . ” but her grip on him went slack as her knees finally gave out , and esme crumpled , eyes closed , from the exhaustion and the heat .
𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 –– @dieudcnne 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙥𝙤𝙤𝙡 .
it was . . . CHAOTIC to say the least . an olympic sized indoor swimming pool turned into a party space within a few short hours . the smell of chlorine burned her senses , causing her to scrunch her nose as she slipped in . music , shouting , laughter . . . it was a lot , but by now , esme was getting USED to the way things seemed to get a little wild as a new problem sat on the horizon . the problem lately had been a lack of rain , but TONIGHT . . . it was an overcast of storm clouds and bright green lightening . gaze flickered over the crowd , registering familiar faces , searching . . . distracted , she lightly bumped into someone else . instantly , arms reached out to steady him , unaware of how close they were to the water –– just in case . “ shoot , sorry i–– ” she looked up , met with a familiar gaze that immediately settled her nerves ; one she’d known for the better part of a decade . and she melted , shoulders settling as her lips curled into the sweetest kind of smile . “ robin , hey –– ” because lately , she hadn’t seen much of him . lately , it felt like he’d been avoiding her . “ you’re –– impeccably dry for a pool party . . . so i take it you’re either not having a good time or no one’s gotten the jump on you and sent you under yet–– . . . ”
𝐝𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧.
“i’m not doing the cupid shuffle.” it’s matter of fact, and he almost regrets leaving his bed at all. the thing is, even during the storm he probably could have slept his way through the end of the world. however, he’d promised that he’d be here, so this is where he is. when the other approaches, his gazed is perked up from his spot, a beer in his hand but it’s gone warm to sipping. instead of sticking around for conversation, dylan opts to leave. he’s halfway down an empty hall, rounding the corner when the lights shut off. his frame is immediately darted into, and both of them collided into each other. “jesus–” two bumped heads, and a few seconds later, he’s pulling back and trying to find his phone that had been knocked to the ground with the other. “are you alright– what the hell happened to the lights?”
stuck at work . . . it was a common thread that tied together every time she’d been late to anything over the past several months . but she’d made a promise , and a promise she’d keep . even as the clouds rolled in . even as her cheeks brimmed a bright red from the same brutal heat that fought with unruly curls . by the time she’d made it to the pool , where a party was still in full swing , the clouds overhead had begun to light up with NEON lightening like none of them had ever seen before , but she was too busy searching to notice , dipping inside when dylan was nowhere to be found . two flights of stairs later , and it didn’t seem any cooler indoors than it had outside . the lights flickered . once . twice . and then –– nothing . “ you’re kidding me , ” she whispered to herself , shoving the swinging doors of a study hall open and entering a hallway . it was unmistakable , the racing of her heart , the tightening in her chest . . . the heaviness to her body that she pushed to ignore as she navigated the halls , rounding the corner when –– “ oh my gosh , ” staggering back , she blinked , eyes adjusting to the light and the new throb in her head . but she’d know that voice anywhere , “ dylan ? there you are –– ” she picked up his phone and handed it over , standing slowly in the process . “ i’m–– i’m fine , ” but between standing back up and the heat , she was unsteady . instinctively , she reached out for his wrist to stop herself from wobbling . “ i have no idea . they’re out everywhere . flickering at the hospital all night and everything , ” she glanced down at her hand , gently wrapped around his wrist , and despite the dizziness , pulled away . “ sorry i’m , um , late , ” she blinked , only feeling worse by the second , “ what are you doing wandering out here in the dark ? ”
𝐳𝐚𝐜.
“Yo, there’s a million people coming this way! What did I tell you? Think the end of the world is gonna stop a bunch of college kids from drinking their brains out? Hell nah…” proud of his own rather predictable predicton, Zac turns around to face the other a grin now decorating his face. “Brilliant. I hope we got enough food though, d-did you, is the mic working did you ceck? Actually, nevermind that I’ll get Alex to fuck with the music stuff. Is that? Have you got weed?”
“ you really called it , abraham . i would’ve never guessed that an obscene amount of heat would encourage people to flock towards the biggest pool we’ve got , ” esme said to herself softly , chin resting atop one knee pulled to her chest . she sat on a table behind him , face flushed and stomach churning from the heat . take it easy , she’d told herself . . . naturally ending up near zac abraham within the process . . . which was the opposite of taking it easy . tapping at her phone screen , she furrowed her brow and only answered one question once he finally took a breath . “ look at me , ” she said , face blank as he asked for a joint , “ let me see your pupils . did you start early , zac ? ”
𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐚.
features twisted playfully , brows arched with a tiny perk as she glanced back at the other . “ hey , it’s not funny— don’t laugh .” arms cross in front of her chest , but her gaze softens into something similar . “i’m not afraid of the dark , i just um-” bottom lip is tugged between her teeth and she’ll finally let out an exasperated grin . “ i never learned how to swim , alright ? i think i’d rather get lost in the storm outside, than have all of halloway watch me doggy paddle to save my life .” smaller frame slips from their gaze , and around the lecture hall , which coincidentally , has been cut off from power . the only light that crackles through the glass windows , is of a green hue with the taunt of lightening . she’s drawn to it , but instead , perches herself on one of the desk , using her phone to shine a lightway for the other . “ in good news , i stole some liquor from danny yearling , and he even let me keep his flask . ” maya is shuffling , reaching into her back pocket and outstretches the metal vile with a little shake . “ ta-da ! let’s ignore the problem until it goes away , or we’re too drunk to remember— ”
“ i’m not laughing at you , maya , ” esme shook her head , following behind the blonde with careful footsteps . she glanced down at her phone , locking and unlocking it . her messages hadn’t been sending , and in between bouts of soft laughter , the concern could be seen in the same crease between her brows that she’d worn the night they all ended up in this upside down version of home . “ i just think it’s strange , i mean –– all these years . i could’ve taught you . my mom could’ve taught to you , ” she paused , lifting her head up with a tilt of her chin , “ suddenly the whole debacle that was molly sinclair’s pool party in eighth grade is making a lot more sense . . . ” her eyes shifted , following the blonde in front of her as she made her way to a desk and sits on the tabletop surface . silence lingered for a moment as she glanced down to her phone one more time , room lighting up an electric green as she turned away from the window . nothing . . . “ how many times did you have to bat your eyelashes for that ? ” gentle laughter fell from her lips as she crossed the room and took a hold of the metal flask . glancing around the room , she shook it in her hand , liquid causing the metal to be cool against her touch , “ you know i’ve always hated this room . nearly threw up in here freshman year . speech class . ” she took a deep breath and settled onto the desk across from maya , tossing the flask back without taking a drink , “ how long do you think we’ll be stuck in here ? ”
Keep ‘em as long as you need to. I’m gonna be here in town, helping put up flyers.
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despite the rumors , minnie’s not a dumbass . running out into the storm isn’t an idea she has , it’s not one she entertains & even through her pure HATRED for everyone who isn’t herself , she’s already warned dozens not to run home . they’re safer on campus , indoors where they can’t get swept away by the storm only to be found in the same condition as dear ben . ‘ well , DOC . ’ she approaches esme , disappointment written on her features as she watches someone outside the big , glass windows run outside in the rain . ‘ is there a cure for stupidity ? ’
storm clouds rolled in faster than anyone had seen before , dark figures in the sky sparking with a NEON green electricity . she’d been hoping for rain , seeing as they hadn’t gotten any in weeks . . . but it was just the heat . heat and wisps of light glowing against a dark backdrop . esme stood in front of a set of three windows , floor to ceiling , overlooking a university courtyard , with her arms folded over her chest and a furrowed brow . PECULIAR , she thought to herself , before startling at the sound of a voice that was ironically announced with a crackle of lightening . “ i used to think it was education , but that guy in the red was in the honors program at halloway , ” she nodded down towards a fully grown man still dripping wet from the pool , inflatable intertube around his waist , chasing after FIREFLIES . a beat passed before she glanced over at minnie , gaze flickering over the girl’s features before esme had to bite back a grin , “ you’re not WORRIED are you ? ”
hi kids !! i’m gonna post a starter on max over at @trcublesomes bc i have a brutal exam to take ( insert 12 crying emojis here ) .... but i’ll be on after , so if we haven’t plotted with max or esme , let me knoooow and i’ll come to you !! ya know .. . .. after my full meltdown and second scheduled cry :-)
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