Empty Places

Callie Forsythe~Drama Major~20 Daughter, sister, nursing an empty heart-space that will never be filled.

[callieaforsythe]

Tentative || Callie and Emmett

[emmettbarlow-blog]

A frown tugged on his features, and he was ready to tell her that skipping class wasn’t the best idea, even though her reason did seem pretty understandable. But then, it took Emmett a lot to willingly skip a class. He liked his structure, and it completely threw him off if things changed suddenly like that. He had to learn to accept though, that not everyone was so focused on routine though, and it wasn’t up to him to make those sort of choices for him. Even if just hearing about it made him inwardly shutter. 

What she said next though, pushed all that from his mind, and caught him by complete surprise. A date? A. DATE. Emmett’s brain was having a hard time processing this sudden turn in conversation. I mean, it would be a lie if he said he hadn’t thought about it. He wasn’t completely unaware of his own butterflies when she was around, but he had obviously missed some major signals from her. She kept thinking he was going to ask her out but it never came? Oh no. No no no no. He had let her down. He had missed something. 

Retracting himself from her, Emmett shook his head. Lost in his own thoughts in that moment. “I didn’t.. I’m sorry..” He could barely form the words to express how bad he felt, how much he had failed. 

[callieaforsythe]

She’d expected a yes or a no, maybe for him to get uncomfortable if he wasn’t interested like she thought he was. But what Callie didn’t expect was the way his face fell...and he seemed to focus not on the invitation that she’d given him but on the previous words. “Hey...hey no...I didn’t...I didn’t mean it like a bad thing...I...I didn’t mean to make you feel bad,” she said softly, scooting closer and putting her hand on top of his. “I’m sorry...I....wow maybe my flirtation skills have been severely compromised....I...you seem surprised and...and here I was thinking I made it obvious that I...have like a crush on you.” Callie didn’t blush often, but now she did, her cheeks warming as she pulled her hand back and looked down at her lap, unsure of what to say. Was he that upset that she’d expected something from him...or was it that he wasn’t interested in a date and he just didn’t want to hurt her feelings. “Please don’t feel bad, Emmett...it’s not...you didn’t do anything wrong. It takes two people to miscommunicate...and...there’s no harm done. Now...now you know...that I like you...and...and if you want to go to the movies that would be really great...but if you don’t that’s...that’s okay too. It’s all okay.” 

[callieaforsythe]

Tentative || Callie and Emmett

[emmettbarlow-blog]

Ears continuing to turn red, and the redness spreading to his cheeks in a splotchy, all together embarrassing way, Emmett bit his lip. He really wasn’t hungry at all, but the social conventions he had drummed into his own head so he could pass as ‘normal’ insisted that it was rude not to accept something that was being so graciously offered to him. It was just another example of how his own needs and desires were at war with what he thought to be the right thing. Emmett always wanted to keep up his appearances. 

Callie though, she somehow, probably because she was secretly a witch and was using her excellent powers of Occlumency on him, knew what was going on in his mind. She was making it okay for him to say no. Offering her a warm, relieved smile, the redness on his ears and cheeks started to subside. “Yeah, I finished my classes. I was heading back to my dorm when I saw you and..” He trailed off, carefully choosing his words so as not to out himself as the creepy stalker type person. “…Yeah..” 

[callieaforsythe]

“Actually, I decided to sit out here in the hopes I ran into you,” Callie admitted, nervous fingers finding a strand of her dark hair as she glanced furtively at him. He was so different from other guys...not cocky but genuine. Sweet. Compassionate. The last time they’d hung out he’d let her ramble about her horses for a good twenty minutes, smiling like it was the most interesting thing he’d ever heard. The way  he blushed around her...she kept thinking that maybe he liked her...the way she was swiftly liking him more and more with every conversation. But the invitation on a date that she kept waiting for, it never came.

“I’m done for the day too...well...okay not technically. But I have one class left and it’s supposed to be a day to work on essays in class. And mine is already done, so I was going to skip it.” She took a breath, giving herself a moment by sipping at the tea she’d gotten. And then she found every ounce of bravery inside herself. “So if...if you don’t have anything else to do today...I was um...the movie theater off campus is doing this history documentary about Egypt...it starts at like...five o’clock. I was wondering if...you wanted to go with me. As...um...like...on a date.”

Callie wasn’t usually one to stumble over her words, and the playing with her hair became more intense, twirling the strand all the way around her finger, her eyes darting from her feet to Emmett’s face. “I just...um...I really like hanging out with you...or you...I...yeah...I like you...a lot, actually. And I kept...thinking that you were going to ask me out...but you didn’t...so...um...this is me risking complete embarrassment and asking you out instead.”

[callieaforsythe]

Tentative || Callie and Emmett

[emmettbarlow-blog]

He wasn’t watching her. Nope. Nu-uh. That.. that would be rude. Weird. Probably creepy. Nope. He wasn’t watching her from his safe distance. It was just- She looked so cute when she ate. Oh goodness. His ears turned red at the thought he was allowing himself to indulge in. He really was a creepy stalker type person! It was bad enough people already found him weird, right? Now he was going to become that guy that all the girls warned their friends about on campus, and avoided at all costs. He really disliked himself sometimes. Disliked just how socially inept he was. 

It wasn’t as though he made a habit out of watching girls while they ate their lunch. Callie was different. Special. The handful of times they had interacted, Emmett had found himself taken with her in a way that was indescribable. He was able to talk to her so freely, and that surprised him. He normally had to think very hard, second guess everything when he spoke to new people. Sure, he knew there were bound to be times he would struggle- that was just a part of his life- but finding someone who made things easier was not something that happened to him every day. 

When he felt her turning his way, Emmett quickly looked away, anxious not to be caught. However as he felt her eyes continue to stay on him, his ears continued to stay red, and his curiosity got the better of him. Turning slightly, he saw that she wasn’t upset with him, he offered her a small, sheepish smile. When she gestured for him to join her, Emmett swallowed the feeling of anxiety rising in his chest and he stood, moving over to her. Offering her an awkward wave in answer to her greeting as he sat. “Oh, I- already ate..” He gave a shy shrug, before feeling bad about saying no and reaching over and taking a fry. 

[callieaforsythe]

Emmett’s ears were still red when he moved to sit down on the bench. Callie had to resist the urge to reach out and touch them, and just the thought made her heart pick up the tempo. She’d had crushes before, but she’d always known how to make her interest clear, and she’d always been able to tell if others were interested in her. But Emmett she couldn’t read, unable to tell if the red ears were because he felt the same pull to her that she did to him, or if it was just social anxiety and general embarrassment.

The brunette deflated slightly when he said that he’d already eaten. But then he reached out to take a fry and she felt a flutter of hope. He wanted to stay, he thought the food was an imperative part of his sitting next to her. Callie bit at her lower lip to keep from smiling. “You don’t have to eat to sit next to me,” she murmured softly, popping a fry into her own mouth. “Are you done with your classes for the day?”

[callieaforsythe]

Tentative || Callie and Emmett

emmettbarlow

She’d downloaded some new music, which meant the noise of the cafeteria had driven the girl outside for her lunch period. Truth be told she was considering skipping her last class of the day, History wasn’t her favorite, but she’d needed it to pad her courseload. It was possible that her eyes had been bigger than her belly, because it seemed like she’d grabbed more food than she thought, her tray still full as she nibbled on a french fry while swaying to the beat.

It was chance that she happened to look to her right and see him. Callie’s lower lip was instantly caught against her teeth. She’d run into Emmett a few times...and he was...engaging...unique...highly intelligent and more compassionate than most people she’d ever known. Of course she didn’t want to just burst out with a yell of his name, didn’t want to overwhelm him by rushing over. If it was meant to be he’d look her way...look her way...please for the love of god look her...

Ah success. Their eyes met, and the tentative smile on his face was so endearing. Callie waved and then gestured towards the free spot on the bench next to her. “Hi,” she greeted when he was in range of words. “Do you have time for some munchies? i bought way too much and it would be a shame to let good food go to waste.”

[callieaforsythe]

cecilia-ortiz:

Cecilia had carried on her tradition of handing out baked goods on holidays even in King and, as such, her bag today was filled with cookies of all sorts for people of different tastes and needs. It was her way of keeping in touch with her habits back in Spain so, when she ran into someone, she rummaged through her bag and held out a neatly wrapped cookie,

“Here you go, it’s a cinnamon crunch cookie. Happy Valentine’s day” She said before thoughtfully adding “If you’re allergic or something you can pick out something else” There was an almost smile on her lips which was as amiable as she might get with strangers

She was trying not to be that atypical bitter single girl on Valentines Day. The campus was littered with pinks and reds, with gooey signs and couples canoodling between classes. Callie walked fast, head bent. She didn’t want to detract from their right to enjoy the holiday, but she wanted it as far away from her as possible.

Callie was pushing around a body when the cookie was held out to her. She stopped, eyes wide, and then a small smile crept across her face. “Oh...oh this looks really good...cinnamon crunch? What an interesting flavor.”

[callieaforsythe]

kingsrosaline:

“I think Valentine’s day has become one of the tackiest days of the year for me because of the sheer amount of times someone has left a rose by my door with a note saying ‘a rose for a rose’. Funny. I’m sure the campus grounds enjoy bouquets tossed out my dorm window”

Oh god, you were just set up to be a target for cheesy romance themed humor. You must end up hating the sight of roses by the time the day is through.

[callieaforsythe]

littlelucylambert:

I don’t know who sent me flowers, but I feel prettier than a show pony right now. Thank you, Cupid!

I got flowers too, how sweet. Someone was going around spreading the love.

[callieaforsythe]

milesgwalker:

One of my favorite things about Valentine’s Day is buying discounted chocolates the day after. Somehow, they taste better.

Oh my god, I do that too. Why have a boyfriend to buy me one box of chocolates ON valentine’s day, when I can go myself and get three boxes the day after.

[callieaforsythe]

elle-townsend:

Yeah, I would’t be surprised. It’s a shame they can’t have more than one Elphaba. Like they could trade off performances or something.

They used to do that in high school, the lead roles would get 2 or 3 casted for them...cause the play or musical would run for a week and everyone would get 2 or 3 nights to work with. 

[callieaforsythe]

elle-townsend:

Ugh I know. My dad refuses to ask for directions. It caused many a fight over the years.

It’s gotta be a guy thing...my mom is fine with asking for directions.

[callieaforsythe]

littlelucylambert:

It was quite a treat. If you ever get a chance, you should go. You’d love it. And I can’t back out now, right? I already auditioned. I guess we’ll know soon enough. So do you have, like, Broadway aspirations?

I’m glad you can’t back out...I could use a buddy. Some of the other people that tend to go out for drama things...well...we compete and that means we’re not always exactly friendly. It’ll be nice to have someone new around to break up the tension. I do, yeah, that’s my end goal, my big dream. I love musicals but I feel like my vocals aren’t the strongest, so I’ll probably go more for plays...unless I get some vocal coaching so I can widen my range of skills.

[hadleybrogan-deactivated2018012]

We won

[callieaforsythe]

pat-lancaster:

I feel like I should have known this…I’m sorry to hear about this, he was a good guy.

The school wanted to put his picture up with a little memorial thing but my parents said no....they kept things very private, a lot of people didn’t know. My first year here I kept running into all his old professors...kept having to explain it over and over.

[callieaforsythe]

supernaturallysophie:

Maybe on a weekend we can fly out or something. Only if you want.

I’d...I’d like that a lot. It’ll have to be when my parents aren’t home though.

[gabe-owens-deactivated20180125]

Show and Tell || Callie and Ellis

[callieaforsythe]

elliscastellano:

“Partying is a very serious part of college. You need to be more intense with it…in fact, everyone does.” Looking up at her, Ellis gave her a playful smile before lifting from his hunched over position. “Alright, I got your ID, the guy was more than happy to stare at your pretty picture while he was putting it together.” Pulling the card from his back pocket, he handed the plastic over with raised eyebrows. “I think it helped in the attention to detail by the way so you should be glad you’re pretty. Come on, the bars wait for no one.” Turning, Ellis pulled his keys from his pocket and started to head for the King parking lot. 

Callie rolled her eyes with playful amusement. “So like...alcohol should be a major here, is that what you’re saying?” she queried as she followed Ellis to the parking lot. She didn’t blush when Ellis mentioned her picture being pretty. He gave off the atmosphere that he was a naturally flirtatious type...like the world was easier for him to navigate when he was being playful with a hint of provocative. It didn’t really mean anything specific. “Well I’ll have to thank my parents then, because I had nothing to do with my natural biology. I mean...a little eyeliner and blush certainly helps, but the rest is all them.” She had to walk swiftly to keep up with his lengthy gait. “If you’re driving does that mean I’m the only one drinking? You going to carry me home after you get me wasted?”

[callieaforsythe]

kinggabeowens:

“You mean the two most boring jobs in the world? What jerks…I’m glad you didn’t listen to them and followed your own passion. I am lucky, but life isn’t perfect and shit happens and…well, maybe it’s better to have never had someone like that than to have them and lose them.

Maybe...no I actually think not. But then that’s just my personal experience. I had someone like that, my go-to person, knew me better than I knew myself, was always there for me...and I lost him. But...that I had him is something that means the world to me, it keeps me going. I think when you’ve had a truly positive person touch your life that change is permanent, they leave a piece of themselves with you.

[callieaforsythe]

mia–riley:

Preaching to the choir here. I think maybe next time you should just…trust your gut. I know that sounds cliche but it works.

It’s super cliche but luckily I happen to like cliches. 

[callieaforsythe]

lucky-harris:

I think it’s on a lot of people’s places to visit, but hey, the more tourists that come in the more money my mom makes. Oh, I know right? I don’t want to see two shriveled up little kiwis. And then, they make gross jokes about their balls like it’s going to lure us in? Seriously?

I heard somewhere that since other states are starting to have big casinos and stuff that Vegas traffic is suffering a little. I’d be happy to stop by and spend a ton of money to help out. Exactly! It’s never worked on any female ever, you would think they’d learn and stop doing it.