little swan

✧･ﾟ:* ethereality :･ﾟ*✧

[ariabeckett]

( STEFANIE SCOTT. SHE/HER. FEMALE ) Did I just see ( ARIA BECKETT )? This ( 22 ) year old ( BALLET DANCER ) has been living in Chicago for ( A FEW MONTHS ). Some say that they are ( THOUGHTFUL AND HARDWORKING ) as well as ( MELODRAMATIC AND IMPULSIVE  ). If they had a theme song, some might say that it would be ( CINDERELLA by MAC MILLER ). All I know is that I can’t wait to see what they bring to the Windy City.

(tw: addiction)

People around Aria say that she was born in pointe shoes. From the age of 3 she started dancing in the most elite ballet school in Pennsylvania to achieve her mother’s broken dreams of becoming a prima ballerina. Aria’s talent was inevitable. She worked hard, took her diet seriously and did everything to make her mother proud. And it’s not like she didn’t enjoy dancing – she truly did, but the pressure of being perfect really took a toll on her. Due to the unbearable pain of training and traumas Aria turned to painkillers and quickly became addicted. The day she turned 18 she decided to apply to the most prestigious ballet company in the world – The Paris Opera Ballet, yet to everyone’s surprise she didn’t get in. This denial really beat her down, especially seeing the disappointment in her mother’s eyes. After years of more training and auditions she finally got accepted into The Joffrey Ballet Company located right here in Chicago. After signing the contract, she moved right away, with hopes of actually making it big in the ballet world.

[tallyovie]

-My grandmother as one of the four swans in Swan Lake, 1960s, Hungarian State Opera House

[ariabeckett]

hudsonbeckett​:

To hear that his dad missed him made him scoff and roll his eyes. The male had a hard time believing it, as his father rarely ever tried to reach out to him. When he did answer, all he received from the other end of the line was a lecture about him wasting his degree and life away at the bar. Mr. Beckett was never supportive of his decisions. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m only treating you guys with the same amount of respect you’ve given me.” Seeing Aria and hearing about his family back home was enough to ruin his mood for the day. “I think I’ll pass on that one, thanks.”

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in reality, Aria didn’t  have the best relationship with their parents. they constantly treated her like a baby, like she was helpless. so that made her think that Hudson saw her as spoiled and bratty. though she just wanted to stay on her parents good side especially since she started using drugs, so she thought it would be smart to constantly stay on their good side.

“i didn’t receive much respect either. from anyone” she stops and sighs “the world doesn’t revolve around you”

[justifiiied-deactivated20220723]

closed starter for @ariabeckett​ !!

aria beckett was the last person he expected to see in the streets of chicago. illinois had always been his escape from pennsylvania and his family, as it was his mother’s father he’d visit during the summers. however, it seemed like his hometown was catching up to him. he had no idea what she’d be doing here, as he had cut all contact with the becketts when he packed all his things and moved to help with the bar. never getting along with his siblings he wasn’t exactly thrilled to see her and with no where to run, he was unable to avoid her as the two crossed paths. “what are you doing here?” stopping in his tracks, he put his hands on his hips as he stared at his sister. “last time i checked, this wasn’t pennsylvania. what, did dad send you to spy on me or something?”

[ariabeckett]

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Aria never really understood why Hudson avoided her, their family. she always wanted to try and talk to him, but never knew how, considering how cold he was towards her.

she knew Hudson lived in chicago, so after her move here, she knew she shouldn't cross him. though the girl really wanted to contact him, see how he's doing.

"come on, don't be dick" she says confidently "dad really misses you, believe it or not. you could at least text him back"

[lightmymorningsky]

Location: A park of sorts !!

###: @hocstarters​​

When work got hectic, which it often did, AJ had to double up on his workout routine. He’d always been a pretty active guy, despite the occasional bouts of laziness. Having already hit the weights hard that morning, it was right in the heat of the day by the time he got in his run. He regretted not reversing those, but it wasn’t like a little extra sweat was going to kill him. The park had amazing trails to run and jog along, but after a bit he was feeling the heat. Quickly, AJ drained his water bottle and searched for a fountain to fill it up at. Unfortunately for him, it was taped up with a janky ‘out of order’ sign. “Please tell me there’s another fountain around here,” he smiled as he spoke to the nearest person, despite the breathlessness in his voice. “Hell, I’ll even settle for a sprinkler or water hose,” he half-joked.

[ariabeckett]

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Aria was just after her ballet practice, tired and thirsty, she didn't even bother to change from her work out clothes. pointe shoes in one hand, she realized that she forgot her water bottle at the dance studio. she the realized that taking the long way home, through the park, was a horrible idea. she couldn't help but notice a guy having the same troubles as her

"i would literally drink the ocean right now" she smiles "i think there's a sprinkler not far from here" she didn't know if she was joking or not at this point