quarter past midnight

running through a red light; like we're trying to burn the night away

[sweetnesskarlagonzales-blog]

“We are doing better.” She nodded as she noticed the concerned look. “I promise, I’m a lot better.” 

[catalinadeleonx]

“I still think you should stay inside for a little while longer,” Catalina voiced, watching her friend with wide eyes. “Just until all of it is officially over, you know?”

[catalinadeleonx]

aliciadelmar:

Alicia nodded her head in agreement. She knew this was true, but she also had a feeling Catalina was very capable of a great deal. She knew her hand was cold but still she reached out lightly placing her hand over top of the brunettes. “I don’t doubt that, but you’ve got it in you.” She managed a weak smile, but it was at the very least sincere. 

The way Alicia comforted Catalina reminded her vaguely of her older sister. It had been a while since Catalina had seen her - in fact, had she not been able to shift into her sister’s image, she might have forgotten her face by now - but the gesture from Alicia made her feel happier rather than sad. “Thank you. Now, you rest up for Alma, okay?”

[adrianbelluci-blog1]

With his arms crossed, he looked at the work that had already been done and what still needed to be finished. He let out a sigh. “You’d think they’d be done with my house huh?” He said to the approaching person. “On the bright side, I can redecorate,” the vampire let out a chuckle, though there was nothing funny about the situation. Adrian was still bitter about his home being lit up, and for what? For being a vampire. 

[catalinadeleonx]

“I’m no contractor, but I’m guessing repairs take some time,” Catalina replied with a shrug as she looked at the house before her. Though not completely damaged, there was clear evidence of burning that began on one side of the house and spread before being put out. “It’s good that you made it out alive, though.” 

[knightoftheshoreline]

sunflowers or roses? skirts or dresses? books or movies? long sleeves or short sleeves? quiet libraries or crowded coffee shops? sweet or sour? city or countryside? Nutella or peanut butter? romance or drama movies? pictures of flowers or pictures of the sky? skin care or hair care? watermelon or honey melon? horses or ponies?

[ginarodriguez-news]

[esperka]

[catalinadeleonx]

💫🍷

have they ever been hit/struck by a partner?

how far would they go on a first date?

“Definitely not. If anybody tried that, they better expect to get hit back. And, uh, that depends on the vibe, I guess. I’ll go wherever the night takes me.”

[catalinadeleonx]

grimsnowangel:

Snow made a turn back toward her and after being offered devised a way of expressing his sudden need. There were decals stuck on the window. Listing parts of the menu in a cheesy (no pun intended) manner. PIZZA HOT DOGS HAMBURGERS SODA ICE CREAM SHAKES. Snow reared up on his hind legs and reached for the last word. Shakes. Between a rumbly purr the cat meowed again. Anxious to see what she might do, Snow found himself having more than a little fun with this.

Catalina watched in awe as the cat reached for the last word on the window - shakes - and meowed as if confirming his answer. There was no way this cat was a shifter - she’d be able to sense one of her own - so she was left wondering if the cat could be a different being, or just a really intelligent cat. “A shake? Will vanilla do?”

[shysmitchell]

[classicspnsource]

[catalinadeleonx]

aliciadelmar:

Alicia found comfort in the gesture, and it was nice, she had felt very isolated for some time now. She shook her head slowly as she looked at Catalina. “Don’t wish for that,” Alicia was strong, and somewhere inside herself she knew she would make it past this. “I’m glad you are well, it means you can help those who are not.” 

It means you can help those who are not. Catalina had never heard something like that before. Maybe in another life, she would have grown up with a mother who whispered inspiring and courageous thoughts to her as she was tucked in - but in this life, she was never taught or expected to be kind for no reason. “I will try,” she nodded. “Though that is easier said than done.”

[catalinadeleonx]

(anti)hero || self

What does it mean to be good? 

Catalina’s fingers paused over her keyboard, her mind searching for the next string of words to type into the Word document. She blew out a breath of air that had been festering in her lungs and pulled her hands from her laptop. 

Writer’s block was normal for any writer. The shifter often experienced moments or days - even weeks - where inspiration was too far from her grasp. Now, with her own ‘book schedule’ that outlined deadlines for chapters to be completed, these blocks were even more inconvenient. 

Her problem was with the main character. All main characters get a good ending and usually overcome some obstacle or evil to send out the redundant theme of ‘good always triumphs over evil’. And that was her complication; in the real world - or at least, in the world as she had experienced it - good didn’t triumph over evil. 

She grew up in a family that lived off of crime and murder - and she watched them get slaughtered by another equally villainous family. The new town she lives in is riddled with unfortunate events, and she’s seen good, innocent people killed or seriously sick. The real world isn’t black and white or good and bad. 

Suddenly, she sat upright with the sudden revelation. That was it! If the real world is corrupt, then so too would her book be. A origin story of a seemingly ordinary person who is thrust into unimaginable situations and terribly tough decisions until she eventually becomes a villain by the end of her story. A smile stretched her lips as her fingers resumed their position on the keyboard. Within moments, she began clacking away. 

What does it mean to be good? I couldn’t be the one to tell you. 

[catalinadeleonx]

grimsnowangel:

Snow sensed some hesitation about a half block down, though it was some odd miracle the woman had followed the cat up to this point anyway. He turned his head and a meow range out from between fangs, tongue, and lips. Keeping the same pace, Snow reached the left display window of the pizza joint. Once a fidgety couple had swung through the door with their to-go boxes in hand he found the frame and rubbed up against it while purring.

As she followed the cat down the street, Catalina wondered if she was going crazy for believing that the creature actually understood her request for food and was leading her there. She was just beginning to chop it all up to a funny coincidence when he stopped in front of a pizza joint - one that Catalina had yet to visit. Her eyes widened as she looked at the store windows, and back to the cat who was purring up against the door. Slowly, she opened the door to the pizza place, and looked down at the cat. “Did... you want something, too?”

[catalinadeleonx]

grimsnowangel:

A place to eat. Snow already missed the local fair and wondered if the cat’s preferences would be enough to keep the reaper content in the meantime. It didn’t require nourishment of any kind, but after experiencing taste the sensations were hard to forget or replace. Such was the monster’s curse. Snow stood up just enough to bend back for a stretch. Tail hung high, he walked down the street. Nearest joint would be Paranormal, a rather safe bet for any foodie.

Catalina stood up after patting the white cat’s head and paused for a moment as her eyes focused on her surroundings. As still a new person to the town, finding her way to some food after getting side-tracked by a fluffy cat that needed to be pet was going to be a challenge. Just as the shifter was about to give the cat a parting scratch, she noticed he was already strolling down the sidewalk. He wasn’t... actually going to lead her to a restaurant, was he? Curious - and with no better sense of direction - Catalina followed the white cat down the street.

[kazbrekkker]

[jakegyllenhaal]

[catalinadeleonx]

aliciadelmar:

Alicia looked at Catalina, she was happy, she had made friends here, and it was clear that Catalina was someone she could depend on. She heard the woman speak in her native tongue and it was incredibly comforting. “Gracias,” she whispered, her voice was dry and weak, speaking above that was difficult. “I’m glad you look well.” 

Catalina squeezed Alicia’s hand for a moment before she pulled away, hoping her gesture would help her find some comfort. At the comment of her well-being, the shapeshifter shrugged with a small smile. “I’ve been lucky enough to stay healthy through all of this - I only wish we could trade spots in that sense.”