ʙᴜᴛ ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ʙɪᴛᴇ.

—— &&. You got the lights on in the afternoon, and the n i g h t s are drawn out long. And you're KISSING to cut through the ( gloom ), with a cough drop colored [ TONGUE ].

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kingstcn.

“That hurts, you know. I’ll be looking down from heaven, where I’ll ultimately end up, of course… and you’ll be wearing jeans and a t-shirt to such an important event while everyone else is dressed up. How could you do that to future deceased me?” Kingston’s got an overdramatic pout tugging at his lips, chin resting on his knuckles as a show of his exhaustion. “Oh my days, are you serious? I could use, like, ten drinks right now. I could probably pay, too, ‘cause I’ve been working my arse off these days. We should do it.”

“Heaven, huh?” Arden snorts in response to that, eyes rolling in amusement. “Don’t kid yourself, Carlisle,” she tells him, reaching over to lightly shove at the boy’s shoulder. “You get jeans or you get joggers. Nothing more, nothing less.” She quirks up an eyebrow alongside her words, amused grin playing at her lips. “I am absolutely never opposed to free drinks, my friend. Never.”

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fckhenley.

“it’s honestly fuckin’ ridiculous how much time people waste with their head in the clouds. sure, have your daydreams or whatever but then get back to real life and get shit done. you’re not contributing to society if you’re drooling over justin bieber or fantasizing about your non-existent love life.” 

Arden quirks up an eyebrow in amusement, head tilting slightly to the left. “And why would what people choose to do with their thoughts and daydreams be any concern of yours?” The girl questions in return, a soft snort suddenly sounding at the other’s statement. “Like-- let them live their own life, maybe?”

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mrkendall.

kendall’s eyes dropped back down to the open book that was resting between his hands on top of the table, absent-mindedly reading the writings on the page as he gave the other a rather lazy shrug. “it doesn’t help much. green or ginger tea with mint works a whole lot better.” he kept his facial expression blank as he made a show of being too focused on his reading, his tone dull and insipid – his pride didn’t want him to sound as if he cared enough to help her and give her advice on how to deal with whatever she’s going through. “but you do you, i guess. are you going to get a cuppa? you should get me one too.”

Arden’s nose scrunches up in displeasure, nearly on the verge or retching at the mere thought of consuming anything other than her beloved english breakfast. “Not too big a fan of either, to be honest -- so I’ll probably just deal with the non-beneficial-results of black tea, instead.” She was mostly just in need of a nap, though, if she were being completely honest. Arden nearly has to subdue the part of her that was willing and ready to jump up and retrieve a cuppa for the other boy on a moments notice -- eager to get back into his graces in any way shape or form -- but she ends up slumping back against her chair, instead, heaving out a drawn-out sigh. “I hadn’t really planned on moving at any point in time, actually,” she admits, fingers pulling down the ends of her hoodie sleeves and curling into the oversized jacket all the more -- almost as if attempting to protect herself from the unfamiliar, unconcerned gaze of the other boy.

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spencxrmarie.

“I was nannying today for the cutest little two year old. He was sloshing around in these adorable red rain boots outside today. God, do I miss the simplicity of puddles.”

“Two, huh? Well-- only a few more years until they stop being ‘cute’ and start parading around the living room with a pair of your favorite knickers pulled over their head.” 

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dcveaux.

‘But surely you agree, that Netflix and Chill has had its moment in the sun. Hulu and Commitment will be the new craze.’

“But Netflix and Chill was just some stupid euphemism for casual sex, wasn’t it?” Arden quirks up an amused eyebrow, snort sounding soon after. “Does that mean ‘Hulu and Commitment’ is a euphemism for boring, couple sex?”

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ellarip.

“Ah, well tea has never really appealed to me, but don’t call me a traitor because I can’t stand coffee either.” Shrugging apologetically, Ella pulled out a spare bottle of water from the neon rucksack beside them and placed it on the table in front of the other. “I’m proud you’re staying hydrated at the very least, I don’t think I could ever be as cool as you are. I’d die of nerves or an army of hamsters - both being insanely lame but with my luck, exactly what’ll happen - if I even dreamed of doing that. What’s your major? I might switch if it’s something that’ll allow for a real social life.”

Arden’s eyebrows furrow together, thoroughly perplexed by the mere idea of someone not having to survive on tea and coffee. “Where on earth do you get your source of caffeine, then?” She tips her sunglasses further down her nose, eyes wide with curiosity. “Like-- seriously.” The girl can’t help but let out an undignified snort at that, hands wrapping around the bottle of water that had been handed over to her. “I think ‘cool’ might be a bit of an exaggeration, but Graphic Design. It’s not the most laid back major, but it’s certainly not as bad as law, I don’t think.”

[jennergallery]

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xtticus.

something of a thin-lipped smirk began to etch itself onto kai’s lips, as he raised his hands in defense. ❝ hey, it’s not like i did it on purpose. i am both completely and utterly devastated—distraught, even. ❞

Arden lets out a small noise of disbelief, pursing her lips and quirking her head to the side as if seriously contemplating the boy’s excuse. “Dunno. You don’t particularly seem like someone who’s currently grieving over their former aquatic companion.” She quirks up an eyebrow in faux accusation, amusement written across her grin. “Kinda sounds like you’re some sort of awful serial fish murder, to be quite honest.”

[just-some-fashion]

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xtticus.

❝ i’d consider it a step up from last time, when he never bothered to tell me. it’s a working progress, ❞ he mused—accompanied by a somewhat nonchalant shrug.

Arden lets out an undignified snort at that, eyebrows quirked up in amusement. “You’ve killed more than one? Christ.” She shakes her head in a mock show of disapproval, as if Arden, herself, would be able to keep a fish alive any longer than a day.

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xtticus.

❝ so, i just got text from byron, which read, ‘you shouldn’t commit murder; frankly, it’s a bit rude.’ apparently i forgot to feed my fish again. ❞

Arden’s eyebrows furrow together in surprise, a look of mild amusement quickly crossing her expression. “That’s a horribly...morbid way to tell someone their fish died.”

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fiNALly finished up with my connections page ayeeeeE. feel free to check that out right here and come plot w/ me if we already haven’t!!

[themostperfect-combination]

I fucked the wrong people I slid my tongue In the wrong mouths I sipped too many drinks Of alcohol And smoked too many cigarettes

But I won’t apologize for the ways I killed my sadness. (via themostperfect-combination)

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kingstcn.

“I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t had much time to even breathe. Why’d I think that three jobs during uni was a good idea? I sincerely think that I’m gonna be dead by the end of the semester. I’m only telling you this so you can start saving up for a nice outfit for the soon upcoming day of my funeral.”

Arden tuts disapprovingly in response to the boy’s drawn out statement, leaning over to pat just at the top of his head. “If you think I’m wearing anything other than jeans and a t-shirt, you’re sorely mistaken, my love.” She follows up with a small bubble of laughter, quirking her eyebrows up in a faux look of seriousness as the chuckles disperse. “Seriously, though-- do you, like, need a drink or summat? Because I feel like you might.”

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ellarip.

Colorful hair tucked beneath a hat and out of the way, Ella looked up from the sizable stack of legal term flashcards as the girl spoke. “I always found the whole thing a bit heavy for the morning, though I know loads of people swear by an English Breakfast as the best after a successful pub crawl.” They tutted, turning a card 90 degrees to mark their place in the stack. “Did you have a busy night?” The criminal justice major asked the back of her head. 

“Honestly don’t know how I’d manage to start my mornings without one,” Arden admits, lifting her gaze up to peak at the girl currently seated beside her, head turning to rest on her folded arms. “S’nothing better than having a cuppa after getting a bit sloshed, though. Literally nothing.” Arden merely hums in response, head nodding and effectively jostling her disheveled ponytail. “Probably not the best idea to start the school week out with a massive hangover, but.” Her shoulders lift up in an uncaring shrug, always one to put on a front of not being particularly bothered by her responsibilities -- even though it was glaringly obvious that the mere thought of her slew of missed classes was finally starting to weigh down on her anxiety.

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nicolaclem.

She grinned wildly once she heard the soft laughter that sounded from the girl’s lips, the little snort only make Nicola’s cheeks flush a pink colour. There was no lie here — she definitely looked prettiest when she was laughing. “You just have to, don’t ‘ya ? Can’t lie to me.” Nicola winked, smirking slightly as she stood, reaching out her hand for the other. “Well, that drink’s not making itself, love.”

Arden preens a bit in response to the other girl’s suddenly flushed cheeks, reaching over to poke lovingly at the colored skin. She always quite enjoyed making girls blush -- whether she managed to pull the reddened cheeks from close friends or otherwise.  Arden’s grin is soon falling into a pout, however, the girl voicing a small noise of protest in response. “You mean I have to move?”

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sawyerco.

“oh, believe me, i know.” she grinned at the other girl, leaning in to hear the rest of what she was saying. “well that was a little anti-climactic. i mean i was hoping for something like a huge orgy i was left out of on account of taking all the attention away from the other. house party though, that’s just lame.”

Arden lets out a thoughtful hum in response, taking a moment to let the tea settle and warm her skin. “I guess I’ll have to embellish a bit more next time, huh?” She quirks up an eyebrow, soft chuckle bubbling up past her lips. Her shoulders lift up a bit in an uncaring shrug. “Kinda have to take what you can get on a weeknight, I s’pose.”