and this how it ends

Emma Teague. 20. Taco lover. Bastard daughter of the Teague family. Social Media Coordinator

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noah

“That too. In fact, we should probs just finish it off in the car. Just to be safe,” Noah teased, shooting her a playful wink. “Hey! She’s one of us now. So, get used to it. We’re also gonna be eating the food in the car too. Just so ya know,” Noah told Mike who let out a grumbling remark until Noah offered to feed him a slice while he drove. “So, Em? Now that we’re all besties and all, anything else we should know about ya? Likes? Dislikes? Hobbies?”

“Plus if we forget it then who knows if it will ever see the light of day again, it  may just mold.” Double plus, she was hungry. Laughing softly at her poor new friend and driver, Emma leaned over and rested her hand on the headrest. “I’ll make sure he cleans it up, promise.” Sitting back in her seat, she crossed her legs and shrugged. “I dislike mushrooms and onions, I love cheese, tiger ice cream and tacos and I take archery as a hobby. Mostly because it scared the older kids at my college because I was in my mid teens and they were... college-aged. You?”

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gigi

“I’m flattered. But, seeing that I will out live you, I’m going to be probing your brain, sweetheart. Not the other way around.”

“Vampires have exceedingly long lives so, maybe not? Plus of the two of us I have a feeling you’ll piss someone off first so, I feel fairly confident.”

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gigi

“Well, yeah. I have feelings. But, I’m open about that fact. I feel physical pain. Happiness. Rage. Just not related to any person, place or thing. I have no empathy. Doesn’t mean I’m a literal heartless robot,” Gigi pointed out with a shrug.

"Had to ask. Still, though, leave me your brain. Everybody always says no.”

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noah

“Anytime,” He told her back, wearing a goofy grin across his lips as he spoke. “Oh yes! Can’t forget the food. It is the way the universe brought us together after all,” Noah joked as he walked her back to where his buddy’s car was. “After you,” He said, holding the door out for her, before sliding in beside her. Reaching up to the front seat so that he could pat his bud on the shoulder. “Hey dude, I made a friend. Mike meet Emma. Emma, Mike. She’s going to come with us to watch the game,” He told his friend. Mike only rolled his eyes over as he started the car, introducing himself to Emma before mumbling under his breath how Noah couldn’t be left alone for more than five seconds.

“Plus, it’s shit when it's cold.” She added in agreement, nodding her thanks as she slipped by him while he held the door open for her and following him to the car where she slid in with a small smile. “Hey, Mike. I brought food.” Emma joked, smirking when she heard his grumbling from the front. These two already reminded her of some of the people she had left behind, it was nice. 

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isa

“I don’t think it’s romantic? But, I also don’t think just being human is in my best interest either? I mean I have people who aren’t human who I need to be there for. I have people I care about who I want to be able to protect? And if I have the ability to do magic as a human? Why wouldn’t I take it, I guess? I mean I’m not trying to change into anything that I’m not or anything like that. I just- I think I should take advantage of what all humans can physically do if they want to? Stop being so ordinary? And maybe, just maybe, become a hedge witch, I guess?”

“Hedge witches aren’t necessarily the answer either though, I mean look at everything that’s happened the last few weeks because of them. It’s not their fault that they weren’t born witches but it’s also not the witches fault they were born with magic... I don’t know, ordinary is just very underrated, I think.” 

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gigi

“Eww. No. Don’t get me wrong, you’re whole naive ‘you can change the world thing’ is cute. The idea’s a little dumb. But, you’re cute. But, the thing about genetically not giving a shit about literally anything? The last thing I will ever be is some poster child for mental health.”

“Nor should you be, because you’d be a piss poor case but like, you have to still physically feel even if your brain isn’t recognizing and rewarding the feelings. I’m not in medicine anymore but like, looking at your brain under a microscope would be super cool. If you die can you put that in your will or something?”

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roni

Roni smiled. “Oh, you want to talk about family betrayal I can definitely relate. My whole life, I thought I was human, and that my family was my family. Well, one day I get chained up in the basement to find out that surprise I’m going to turn into a wolf and surprise I’m adopted. I never knew my birth parents. Damn, I mean I get that family secrets exist but it’s kind of hard to trust after you find out shit isn’t as it seems, right?” 

“A hundred percent! I’ve always been the most honest person I can be so I never got why the people in my life thought lying was the best answer when it came to anything. And I mean even if I ever find these siblings, I’ll outlive them, so is it really worth the effort to find them or should I just go my own way to save the drama?” Emam asked, though she figured she probably didn’t need to know  them. Do you have to kill someone before you turn or after you turn?”

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isa

“Then maybe I don’t want to be just plain ole human anymore?” Isa found herself admitting. “I mean I don’t want to not be human either. I love a lot about what I am, but I don’t know. Maybe I’ll pick up magic or something? I mean I love being human, I do. I just don’t want to feel… like a damsel, I guess? I have a family now and I’d rather be able to defend them like they can me than get in the the way while trying.” She knew her family was strong enough to look out for themselves, but she wanted to be able to stick up for them like how she had attempted to with Vinny and not end up with a black eye and bruised rib in the process.

“You can’t take it back once it happens though, it’s not necessarily romantic or the best thing having abilities. I almost kill people, on the semi-regular just to survive. There’s nothing wrong with being human, you don’t have to be the damsel if you don’t want to be. If you want to fight, fight. Learn how to. Being... this doesn’t necessarily make it easier. It makes it harder. I will outlive every person I’ve ever cared about. Someday my mother is going to die knowing I may ever join her in whatever afterlife there may or may not be.” Emma frowned, she hadn’t said it out loud in so long she kinda forget about that part. 

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roni

“Oh, no it’s okay. I guess you can also say that my human ex taught me a lot about myself. She was instrumental in making me the loner for the most part that I am today. Taught me that most of the time, you can’t really trust anyone. Not with your heart at at least. And if you do take a chance, you’ve got to know it’s right.” 

“I’ll drink to that, girl. I mean my whole life I thought I was an only child only to find out after I get told my dad died that I have two step-siblings out there and that they’re witches. Had I not died then I might have had magic. I found out I couldn’t trust my mom the only person I trusted. I mean, it’s better now, I get why, but still.”

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“Well, I’ll be rooting for you,” Noah told her with a soft smile of his own, knowing what that was like. Not the having to move on from a loved one thing, but the starting over and having to relearn how to be happy on your own. “Well in that case,” Noah said, holding out his hand towards Emma. “Ready to go watch this game or what?”

“Thank you,” She said honestly. It was really nice of him to say that and to actual be genuine about it. She appreciated that more than she would ever let on. Blowing up her cheeks as she gave it the old Emma two second think over, she nodded and took his hand. “Wait, we should take the food though.” Lettng go of his hand, she ran back over to the island to pick up the box and sling her purse over her shoulder. “Okay, ready.”

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dani

“Aww. Fun. So that means you’re working with Hope, right? And honestly, after what happened with our last social coordinator, we’re very lucky to have you.”

“I think so, haven’t quite met everybody yet and actually despite being the social person once the clock is over I go back to being a bit of an introvert. I heard about it though so hopefully none of that happens on my watch.”

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devin

“Hey–” Devin knocked softly on the doorway as she stood at the entrance to her old office. “I heard you’re the new me around these woods so I thought I’d stop in and see if you needed anything.” Smiling over at the girl before she walked over to her desk. “Also I thought you might want the old contact and birthday lists?” Handing over the flash drive that had stayed on her keys even after being fired, mostly because she’d forgot to turn it in. “Could be helpful? That is if you want it? If not hey no harm, no foul.” 

@baby-teague

Emma was eyeball deep in attempted catch up after this whole mess and her first threat in had apparently worked since nothing new of concern had found itself across her desk and she sorely hoped it stayed that way. Ship wars were constant but actual issues, no thank you. Hair falling slightly over her shoulder, Emma glanced up at the knock on her door and was surprised to see Devin, she hadn’t thought they’d even let her on the lot nevermind into the building. “Uh yeah, that would be great, thanks. Haven’t gotten to that part yet and don’t want anyone to get butthurt because I haven’t tweeted out their birthday praises yet.”

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isa

“Okay. That’s good at least. The you being okay, not the lack of Visa thing,” Isa told Emma with a small smile. “And maybe? I don’t know… I just dont like feeling this way I guess? Helpless and oh so painfully human?” Isa admitted with a little shrug.

“But that’s part of being human, feeling helpless. Enjoy it? As hard as that may be. I know a lot of people that would give anything just to be human again, as weird as that may sound.” She shrugged. “Hope is the eternal human emotion, just hang onto that and the rest will fall into place.”

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gigi

“Yes. Are you implying that hundreds of psychologists and research studies are wrong about individuals who are unable to possess empathy?”

“I’m implying that you should try and be above the textbook. Be the subject that makes people change their minds about what each label should look like, aspire for more.”

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noah

“Well, then, I hope you get your happily ever after,”  Noah told her genuinely. “I mean that’s true,” He said, followed by a smile of his own. “Yeah? I’m kind of a fan of second chances, I guess? Wanted to make sure I didn’t just right off the sport as whole before giving it a fair chance,” He admitted with a small shrug.  “And that’s true. But, what do you say, Emma? Think I’m safe being overly friendly with you?”

“Thanks. It’s gonna be a long time before I see him again though so I’m going to make the most of it until then.” She answered honestly. He would have wanted that for her and she wanted it, too. “I think almost everyone deserves second chances, some things, yeah, they’re unforgivable but, most people anyway. It’s a great opportunity for discovery, self and otherwise.” Scrunching her nose up with a small laugh, Emma shook her blonde head. “No, I think you're just fine. As far as potentially harmful traits go I have few and he’s not anywhere near this state so.”

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dani

“I guess I can accept that. I’m Dani by the way.”

“Emma. I’m the new social coordinator.”

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isa

“Yeah. Sorry. It’s just been a lot to deal with. And no. Don’t worry about it. It happens. This isn’t the first sheet of bagels I’ve accidentally dropped and I’m sure it won’t be the last. But, um… what about you? You holding up okay?”

“Yeah, yeah. I’m fine. Honestly, I missed most of it and these new laws only affect me in the way that I now have a visa. I don’t date really so that’s not a problem.” Emma shrugged. “Wanna talk about it?”