trust me that trust never lasts;

Cole Clarke Twenty Seven Employee at the Hot Spot Eternally suspicious “Nothing ever makes sense around here, mate. You gotta just roll with it.”

[c-oleclarke]

madeline-powell​:

“Yup, that is what I am going with.” Madeline stated, looking over at him for a moment. Of course she was curious about what his answer was going to be. Reaching for her own glass, she took a drink as well. Just waiting for his answer, her mind went to a million different answers. Did he like her for more than a friend? Or were they just destined to be just friends? Although if she was honest with herself, she wanted more than just friendship with him. And just maybe tonight she would admit that to him. 

Listening to his words, Maddy couldn’t believe what he was saying but she understood it perfectly. Did he want to be with her? It certainly seemed like it. Standing up, Maddy moved into his lap this time and her arms went around his shoulders. “Cole, you are amazing, and there is no one else that understands me the way that you do. I want to make you smile and I can’t wait to see you throughout the day.” The blonde told him, her fingers going through the back of his hair gently. “And I want to be with you. Like in a relationship with you.” Taking a moment just to look at him, that was when Maddy decided to lean forward and press her lips against his. Kissing him softly. 

Cole’s eyes lifted when she stood, his brow furrowing a little wondering where she was going. “Sorry, that was so lame. I’ve probably drank too-...” His words trailed off as she climbed on to his lap, his breath catching in his throat. What was happening? Was he dreaming? It definitely felt like a dream he’d had at least a few... dozen times. Looking up at Maddy, he could feel his heart hammering against his chest. Without even thinking, his hands lifted to rest on her hips, holding her against him as his head leaned ever so slightly back into her hands.

Cole was speechless, his breath still not having returned when she leaned in to kiss him. His eyes closed and he leaned up to meet her lips, immediately moving his hands; one wrapping around her and the other moving up into her hair. God, he had wanted her like this for so long, but he was so afraid of ruining them that he had settled for the idea that they could be nothing more than friends. “I- I want-...” Cole struggled to speak between kisses, almost completely oxygen deprived. “Be my girlfriend, Maddy. There’s nothing I want more...”

[c-oleclarke]

madeline-powell​:

Maddy was really enjoying her time with Cole. Like seriously, she was having just the best time. She couldn’t deny how she felt for him. Looking over at him for a moment after he asked that question, she took a long drink before setting it down. “Okay, lets see here. How do you really feel about me?” She questioned, raising a brow slightly.

~

“All the questions in the world and you’re going with that?” Cole teased, delaying his response. After a moment, he slowly reached for his drink as though opting to drink instead of answer, but then laughed. Cole was just buzzed enough that he probably could tell her, but what the hell was he even supposed to say? It had taken him far too long to even admit the truth to himself and, honestly, his feelings for Maddy terrified him. No, he wouldn’t tell her. He would just...

“Maddy, you’re amazing...” He looked down at his drink, still considering his other option, then sighed. “After everything with Sarah... I don’t know, I wasn’t really me anymore. I didn’t keep in touch with my friends and I was all over the place trying to make sure everyone in town was safe. Then I met you.” He chanced looking up at her again, not really sure where the alcohol was taking him. “I was-...” God, this was so lame and yet the words kept tumbling out. “It was like I was drowning in this shitty town and you helped me to breathe again. All I ever want to do is make you smile... You deserve to smile. You’re so strong, and smart, and funny, and I just-... If anything ever happened to you I’d absolutely lose it. You’re so important...”

[c-oleclarke]

fiona--klein​:

“You did completely.” Fiona sighed a little bit. She shook her head a little bit. “I wouldn’t tell you to go to hell.” The blonde pointed out. “Yeah, well I shouldn’t have to be the only one playing parent. Don’t get me wrong I love Felicity but she keeps asking about our parents and I have no idea what to tell her.”

~

“Good to know.” Cole chuckled, knowing he could go a bit overboard with his opinions sometimes. At least he didn’t have to worry about saying the wrong thing and pissing off his friends. “Well...” He contemplated his response for a moment, “Why not tell her the truth? She’s been through a lot, obviously, but she must have a kickass survival instinct. I’m sure she’ll be able to handle it, especially since she has you.”

[c-oleclarke]

It was just the two of them, but Cole couldn’t resist pulling out his new game ‘These Cards Will Get You Drunk’ as Maddy and him waited for the Bells. The window of his top floor apartment was open, so they could hear the distant sounds of partying all around Baberton and the generic New Year’s Eve show on his tv provided background music. Cole flipped over a card that was clearly intended for a larger group, so tossed it aside with the other discarded cards and flipped over a new one. He read it out, “The person after you can ask you any question. You can either answer truthfully or refuse to answer and drink.” Cole smirked, looking over at Maddy. “Ask away.”

@madeline-powell​

[samsdei]

Amadeus Serafini

[madeline-powell]

@c-oleclarke​

“So I wanted to say thank you for hanging out with me like a lot lately. I know I might seem a bit needy but having you around helps. God only knows where Oscar is.” 

[c-oleclarke]

“You are absolutely welcome.” Cole flashed her a smile before nudging her, “Come on, you don’t have to thank me for hanging out with you. Believe it or not, I actually do this voluntarily.” He teased her, not quite able to hold her eye contact for longer than a few seconds at a time, but that didn’t stop his gaze from constantly drifting back. “You should put a tracker on that guy.”

[c-oleclarke]

madeline-powell​:

“Are you okay?” Madeline question, looking over at him for a moment. Nodding her head a little bit. “Yeah, I’m serious.” She sighed a little bit, looking down at their hands for a moment. “I’m sure. Last thing I want for you to do is get in trouble for hurting him. It’s a nice thought though.” She gave him a small smile. The blonde believed that she would be okay. She had to be right? Yes. “Thank you for that. I really appreciate you, Cole.” When he held out his hand, she gladly took and stood up. “Let’s go.” 

Cole coughed again, clearing his throat of whatever coffee remained. “Yeah. No. I’m good.” He nodded, taking another sip of his drink. When she took his hand and stood, he pulled her into a one armed hug and kept his arm around her shoulders as they walked to the door. “You’re going to make me cry into my coffee.” His tone was light, but he really liked hearing her say that. “What do you want to do at the carnival?”

[c-oleclarke]

sarah--clarke​:

“Wait…. am I?”

“I don’t know... Are you?” Cole raised his eyebrows, clearly messing with her.

[c-oleclarke]

manxn-wilsxn​:

Manon glanced up from her textbook, not even realizing she had been thinking the math equation aloud. “I am?” she asked, looking between him and her work on the paper.

Cole nodded, shifting in his seat and pointing at a part of her equation. “Pretty sure you meant to do the square root here, but you’ve squared it?”

[c-oleclarke]

lacey--dixon​:

“I’m wrong, huh?” Lacey looked up with a shake of her head though she could tell by his expression he wasn’t being too serious. “Why would that be?”

“Just a matter of fact.” He shrugged a little over the top. “That book was utter garbage and nothing you say will make me think otherwise.”

[c-oleclarke]

fiona--klein​:

“I can’t keep dong this. You need to come home.” Fiona hung up her phone, leaving another voicemail for not only her mother but her father as well. They needed to come home and she was sick of them not being here. It felt like everything was on her shoulders. Glancing over at Cole for a moment. “Is that so?”

Cole almost recoiled when her attention shifted to him. Maybe he should’ve kept his mouth shut. “Okay, so I think maybe I got a lot of that out of context so feel free to tell me to go to hell.” He laughed nervously, “But I mean... they are adults and so are you. You can’t really force them to do anything.”

[c-oleclarke]

fallon-frazier​:

“That’s a bit of a rude thing to say.” Fallon said, furrowing her brow slightly. “Wait, are you sure?” She looked down at the crossword she was trying to work on before sighing. “You are right. Well do you know what it is?” 

Cole chuckled softly, leaning forward to get a better look at her crossword. “Yeah, it’s ‘elevation’. I think.” He laughed again and shrugged. “Unless nine down doesn’t fit into that?”

[c-oleclarke]

madeline-powell​:

Madeline was glad that he wouldn’t start anything. It was the last thing that she needed. God, he was such a great guy and she was afraid that she was going to destroy him somewhere. “Well Jackson broke up with me. I’m going to be okay. I promise I’m not going for my aunt’s pills or anything. But I just wanted to be the one who told you.” She reached for the cookie and broke some off. Looking over at him. “Can we go to the carnival? Or are you just on break?”

Cole coughed due to accidentally breathing in some coffee. Did he hear that right? Jackson broke up with her? Was he insane? His head spun as he tried to understand how he could be such an idiot. “Are you serious?” He finally asked, his hand dropping to rest on top of hers. “You sure you don’t want me to knock some sense into him?” It was mostly a joke, but he was still low-key pissed that he would dare upset her. “Hey... Just remember that I’m here, yeah? If you’re not okay.” He broke off a piece of the cookie himself and nodded, getting to his feet and holding out a hand. “We can go whatever you want.”

[c-oleclarke]

madeline-powell​:

Madeline shook her head a little bit. “Nope.” She did her best to joke along with him. The blonde couldn’t help but smile a little bit more. “Well way to make a girl feel special and lucky all at once.” How was he not dating anyone? Nodding her head a little bit. “Yeah, and I have a feeling that you aren’t going to like it or maybe you will. I’m not sure you just have to promise no confrontations.” She pointed out to him, needing him to promise. Last thing she wanted was him or Jackson getting hurt. “Sounds good. And if you put a cookie in there to split with me I certainly won’t complain.” She smiled again before moving to find them a table. Once she found one, she sat down.

God, he loved seeing her smiling like that. “I do my best.” He flashed her another grin, finishing off her drink and starting one for himself too. “Well, this isn’t freaking me out or anything. But sure, I’ll do my best not to start a confrontation.” Cole dramatically placed a hand on his heart as he swore to behave, but internally he was freaking out a little. What could she be wanting to tell him? Tossing money from his wallet into the till, Cole grabbed the drinks and a cookie and signed off. “Alright...” He placed the drink in front of her and sat down, “What’s going on?”

[c-oleclarke]

Do you think Jamie had anyone else down there? I bet you regret not looking more. -A

[c-oleclarke]

madeline-powell​:

Madeline couldn’t help but chuckle lightly, shaking her head a little bit. “I don’t think it would be that good right now.” She had did her best not to look a mess because she felt like one right now. “But I will gladly hand over the credit card if you make my usual and then join me.” Honestly the blonde needed his company. “Hey, yourself. So do you think you can make that happen?” She questioned, hoping that she could join him. “Besides I have something to tell you and if you are sitting down with me I won’t worry so much about your reaction and what you could do.”

“No? Shame.” He joked, moving a few other dirty dishes to the sink area before turning back to her. Cole had already started up on her usual order, but waited for confirmation before adding anything to the mug. “Yeah, I think I can handle that. Lucky for you my shift’s almost over.” Did she know that? Was that why she had come in at this time? Cole shook the thought from his head. She had a boyfriend and he-... Well he had no idea what his thoughts were doing. He had to chill. “Something to tell me?” He raised an eyebrow. What could she have to tell him that would warrant a reaction out of him? “Why don’t you go find a table and I’ll be right over with this?”

[c-oleclarke]

clarissa-groves​:

Clarissa looked up at him, tilting her head slightly as she watched him for a moment. “Oh, am I now?”

“Yeah, that’s why I said it.” He teased, still smirking. “Feel free to plead your case, but I doubt you’ll change my mind.”