Please, Call Me Bella

Arabella 'Bella' James {} White Oak 3A.1 {} Dancer at Joffrey Ballet Company

[arabella--james-blog]

Bella looked up at him and shrugged. “Well if you’re always eating Italian, then we should change it up.” She contemplated as she led them in no particular direction with her feet leading the way. “What about something like… Indian? Chinese? Anything but American. They decided to give us hamburgers at work for some odd reason. You would’ve thought that they’d avoid giving dancers fast food,” she chuckled. Typically it was the dancer’s job to give themselves fast food. “So what sounds good to you?”

[niklausr]

Benji laughed lightly. “Oh I wasn’t trying to change your mind. Eating Italian will always be my favourite. I’m biased.” he paused for a moment while she listed a few alternative options. “Let’s go Mexican then? Since American food is a big no no. And I’m kind of craving tacos now.” he admitted. “You good for a bit of Mexican?” he asked with a raised brow.

[arabella--james-blog]

Bella nodded her head, smiling up at him. "Mexican it is." As she led the two of them to the nearest Mexican restaurant, she remembered something. "Oh. Benji, my mom says hello. She says she misses seeing you around all the time. Apparently she misses having a random weirdo around without myself or my brother around frequently."

[arabella--james-blog]

“Did you talk to the principal? I mean, wow, that’s something else.”

[nicoleolivia-blog1]

“I did. I reported him to the principal, but I’m not holding my breath for anything to happen.”

[arabella--james-blog]

"That's terrible, I'm sorry," Bella frowned. "Anything I can do to get your mind off it?"

[niklausr]

“Italian again?” Benji laughed, raising a brow as he glanced down at her. “Well there’s a million Italian places to eat at in Chicago. I don’t usually go to them though because my mom cooks Italian for me, and so does Belle.” he smirked. “We could try the Rosebud. They have Italian dining. Pasta’s and all that stuff.” he suggested while they walked. “Sound good?”

[arabella--james-blog]

Bella looked up at him and shrugged. “Well if you’re always eating Italian, then we should change it up.” She contemplated as she led them in no particular direction with her feet leading the way. “What about something like... Indian? Chinese? Anything but American. They decided to give us hamburgers at work for some odd reason. You would’ve thought that they’d avoid giving dancers fast food,” she chuckled. Typically it was the dancer’s job to give themselves fast food. “So what sounds good to you?”

[devonxclarke-deactivated2017010]

Roommates || Preston and Bella

[arabella--james-blog]

prestxnbxrke:

“Zariah here is a golden retriever and me buddy Clark is a chihuahua.” He smiled as he lifted Clark into his arms, watching as Ryleigh giggled at the sight of the dogs. She always loved playing with them and they certainly seemed to love her too. It was obvious when Zariah licked the baby’s cheek, followed by Ryleigh squealing. “They just might be Ry’s first BFFs.”

“I love golden retrievers,” she grinned. “I always wanted one as a kid, but the closest I got was my friend who may as well be a puppy of sorts.” She was referring to Benji since both he and dogs had a few characteristics in common - such as how playful they could be. Along with their appetites, Bella thought with a small chuckle.

“I think they are, which is absolutely adorable,” she smiled. “How old is this little one, by the way?”

[rileyxsephtis]

“Oh hush, you love me for my dramatics,” he grinned. CJ mentally groaned as the lady completely ignored Bella and walked up to them. “I know. Though at the same time I have to say, ‘only a year?’ It feels like i’ve known you forever.” He tried to ignore her, but she stop in front of them. “Can I help you?” CJ asked.

[arabella--james-blog]

“It’s so weird how it’s a combination of both! I wonder what-” Bella stopped talking once the woman approached. It seemed that their approach hadn’t worked very well, so it looked like it was time for plan B. She assumed that CJ had it, anyways, so she looked between them as they spoke. “Do you guys know each other?”

[ariel-hamilton-deactivated20221]

I know where I work and how to get there and back. That’s about it.

[arabella--james-blog]

“Oh! I can definitely recommend some places then. Like, what kinds of places are you into? There’s something for everything.”

[nicoleolivia-blog1]

“It’s not your fault.” Lachlan shook her head. “Uh, yeah. I failed him for that paper.”

[arabella--james-blog]

“Did you talk to the principal? I mean, wow, that’s something else.”

[arabella--james-blog]

vxgrimaldi:

Valentina turned when she heard someone offer help, and she let out a sigh. “I’d hate to ask, but–” she cut off, motioning to the massive amount of stuff. “That’s actually be great. I didn’t realize I had so much stuff.” 

Bella offered the girl a smile and picked up two boxes, readjusting her bag over her shoulder. “No worries at all. Which apartment are you headed to?”

[quotemadness]

So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life’s a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.

Marilyn Monroe (via quotemadness)

[ariel-hamilton-deactivated20221]

I’ve been in Chicago for almost a week and all I’ve done is unpack and work. I haven’t even started exploring. I need to go on an adventure with someone.

[arabella--james-blog]

“Do you know of any places around? If not, I’ve grown up here and can surely help.”

[lanarovet-deactivated20180707]

“I’m not in the mood okay?”

[arabella--james-blog]

Bella awkwardly pulled her arm in and grabbed a cookie from the box. “I’m sorry. You just looked down so I thought maybe a cookie could cheer you up. Everything okay, though?”

[raniasbeautysecrets-blog]

If I see the words ‘Pumpkin Spice’ one more time, I swear to God, I am going to scream my fucking head off. Yeah, pumpkin spice lattes are one thing- but ugh, the juice bar I love has Pumpkin Spice kale chips now. Excuse me while I throw up.

Originally posted by pulloutyourfreakumdress

[arabella--james-blog]

Bella nodded with a laugh. “Right? I swear, October should just be renamed to ‘Pumpkin Spice’ since that’s all you see everywhere anymore. Why would they have kale chips though? Goodness, this is getting out of control.”

[arialonsdale-blog]

“This is gonna sound insane–” Aria began, rushing over to the empty seat across the table. She kept her hand covering one side of her face, and leaned in toward the other. “I need you to pretend we came here together for like, two minutes, just until that guy at the counter leaves. Please?”

[arabella--james-blog]

Bella looked up from her sandwich when she saw someone take the empty seat across from her. She just went to the small cafe for a quick lunch, not expecting to meet anyone there. With a mouth full of food, she nodded to show she agreed. Once swallowed, Bella said, “Sure. What’s he doing? Who is he?”

[ofbxtgirls]

It had been a long day— Valentina’s flight had been cancelled last minute due to bad weather or whatever, so she had to fly to Philadelphia, then down to Washington DC before getting a later fight up to Chicago— and all Valentina wanted to do was go to bed. That, however, wasn’t happening anytime soon; a text from her father when she got off the plane told her that the moving van with her stuff was waiting at her new apartment building, and when she arrived her stuff was in a pile in the middle of the lobby. “Che palle,” she mumbled to herself as she grabbed her first, heavy piece of luggage, beginning to tug it towards the elevator. “I swear there are bricks in this bag.”

[arabella--james-blog]

Bella walked back in the lobby from work, carrying her bag that contained the set of clothes she’d previously changed out of. She was thankful she got out early since the director of the program wasn’t feeling well. She noticed a woman who seemed to be struggling, and, despite how tired she was from little sleep the night before, offered to help. “Hey, do you need any help with that? Looks a bit heavy.”

[nicoleolivia-blog1]

“It’s only September and a freshman boy has already flirted with in hopes of getting me to change his grade.” Lachlan sighed, laying on the couch in the lobby. “Sometimes I feel like students will never take me seriously. At least not until I’m old and wrinkly.”

[arabella--james-blog]

“Dang, I’m sorry,” Bella said, taking a seat on the arm rest. “What’s with kids these days? I’ll kind of assume you lowered his grade, instead?”

[fckxbxn]

Fresh start, fresh air.

[fckxbxn]

“And do you prefer being inside?” Reece questioned curiously, wanting to find out more about this woman. Sure, they’d seemingly gotten off to a great start, but there was still so much to learn. Reece had spent more of his time outside when he was growing up. Whether it be playing sport, or taking pictures. He just always preferred being outside over being inside. That was until his brother’s death. Only then had be found a new liking for the indoors. Locking himself up in his bedroom almost all day– only coming out when he absolutely needed to. That was another reason why he’d moved to Chicago. So he didn’t have to rely on his family to do things for him when he’d stay in his bedroom all those days.

“I’ll give it a go on my own first. I’ll probably get a few meters onto the ice and then change my mind though.” Reece joked. He hoped he could pick up on this ice skating thing fast, and not totally embarrass himself infront of Arabella. “But, I mean, if you wanna hold my hand you totally can.” he teased.

[arabella--james-blog]

Bella shrugged her shoulders as she watched the familiar scenery go by. “I mean, I guess? College just never gave me much time to wander about outside. Even growing up, most of my time was spent inside of a dance studio, theatre, ice rink, art or recording studio. It wasn’t really until now that I realised how much of everything I did was strictly indoors. Even now I’m still always in a dance studio or theatre,” she chuckled. “What about you? Are you more of an outdoorsy type?” There wasn’t much more to speak of on the matter: she was always so busy with all of her lessons - her family questioned how she maintained such a nice social life with all of them - that there wasn’t much time for much else. As for Reece, though? She wasn’t sure what he’d be. Typically she was good at reading people, but he seemed to be an exception. This just made her more curious to learn more about him.

Bella laughed and looked over at him. “It’s completely up to you. I’d just rather not have you break a leg,” she chuckled. “That is, unless you’re in a performance of any sorts. In which case, go for it. But I mean figuratively, not literally.”

[devonxclarke-deactivated2017010]

Roommates || Preston and Bella

[devonxclarke-deactivated2017010]

Preston laughed as he watched Ryleigh, reaching out to touch his niece’s little hand. The baby babbled and occasionally squeaked, seeming happy to have a new friend. That was one thing that was really cool about Ryleigh, among many things. While she did prefer the company of her mom or someone she knew, she was open to meeting new people, and it often didn’t take long for her to warm up to them.

“She’s a friendly one.” He chuckled, stroking Ryleigh’s cheek. “Ryleigh, wanna play with Uncle Preston’s puppies?” He asked her before calling the two dogs names. Just a moment later, Zariah and Clark came running in, barking while Ryleigh giggled in delight.

[arabella--james-blog]

Bella looked up from Ryleigh when she heard the dogs come in, and set the little one down so she could go say hi to them. With a big smile, she kept watching Ryleigh and the dogs interact, but she spoke to Preston. “What kinds of dogs do you have? And what are their names?” With a small chuckle, she looked back over to him. “It’s so cute that they get along with her so well.”