♡ effervescence; looking through rose-colored glasses

CHARLIE ATKINSON, 19 The effervescent one, she never stopped looking through rose-colored glasses "Run run Lost Boy, they say to me. Run away from all of reality. Neverland is home to lost boys like me, and lost boys like me are free" - Lost Boy by Ruth B

[charlieatkinsonx]

[ O P E N ] Shifting in bed while covered in cold sweat, Charlie blinked with her eyes wide open, unable to accept what she’d dreamt. Reaching for her phone, she dialed numbers with her shaky hands, and forced herself to calm down once she’d decided to call. As soon as the ringing stopped and the other person answered, Charlie’s voice came out as a whisper, “H-hey. Are you there? I’m sorry. It’s a weird time for a call..”

[ffscelaena-deactivated20160802]

“Uh its fine, whats up?” Celaena asked “Charlie are you hurt?”

[charlieatkinsonx]

"Oh, no I- I'm fine." Charlie realized she had definitely disturbed her friend. "I'm sorry. I really shouldn't have called. You were sleeping.. I should let you get back to that.."

[fckksammy]

Bad dreams were something Sam was familiar with, not that anybody actually knew that though. So when the other girl spoke of a bad dream, she knew that Charlie hadn’t called her for nothing. “It’s fine. I was awake anyway. Do you want to… Uh… Talk about it?”

[charlieatkinsonx]

It was an embarrassing reason to call but she had no energy to try and cook up a better excuse.. "I know it's a silly thing to complain about but..b-but everything was just so real.. All the hurt, the burns, the pain.. It was so clear I-" she had no words to express how she'd felt. "It was just so real."

[charlieatkinsonx]

[ O P E N ] Shifting in bed while covered in cold sweat, Charlie blinked with her eyes wide open, unable to accept what she’d dreamt. Reaching for her phone, she dialed numbers with her shaky hands, and forced herself to calm down once she’d decided to call. As soon as the ringing stopped and the other person answered, Charlie’s voice came out as a whisper, “H-hey. Are you there? I’m sorry. It’s a weird time for a call..”

[fckksammy]

Sleeping was never something Sam did a whole lot. It was for multiple reasons really and honestly, she was quite used to it now. The lack of sleep, while not being the best thing for her was something she grew used to dealing with. And tonight, it came in handy as her phone started ringing. She picked up, “Charlie? Uh yeah, I’m here, what the fuck are you doing awake?”

[charlieatkinsonx]

For a moment, Charlie became unsure whether she had dialed the right digits, feeling as though her nervousness had failed her once again. But then the voice on the other side spoke- a familiar tone. "Sam? I-I'm sorry. It's just.. I had a bad dream."

[charlieatkinsonx]

[ O P E N ] Shifting in bed while covered in cold sweat, Charlie blinked with her eyes wide open, unable to accept what she'd dreamt. Reaching for her phone, she dialed numbers with her shaky hands, and forced herself to calm down once she'd decided to call. As soon as the ringing stopped and the other person answered, Charlie's voice came out as a whisper, "H-hey. Are you there? I'm sorry. It's a weird time for a call.."

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[thatdudelogan-deactivated201607]

Logan stood there with his sister in his arms for what felt like forever. He just wanted to hold her and protect her, he wanted her to know what he was there now and she was loved. “I’m so sorry we lost touch Charlie. Things just got so hectic..I lost my phone in Spain and was gone for a month and I couldn’t find anyone with your number for a while. Then I finally found it.” When that bright smile of hers faded, his did too. When she began to cry, his heart sank, “Charlie,” he said is soothing tones as she pulled her close again. “I’m here Charlie, I have you. I love you and I’m not going anywhere,” he hushed her then pressed a gentle kiss to her hair. “I’m here,” he repeated then stepped back a bit to look at her face, then brushing her tears away with his thumbs. “How about we get some ice cream and talk?” He offered.

[charlieatkinsonx]

She felt him pull away, the warmth of his arms around her fading ever so slightly, and tried to smile through tears and puffy eyes, “Thank you. I love you too, Logie.” she said, the idea of staying with her brother was more than enough to calm her tears. While he brushed the tears away and soothed her with an offer for ice cream, something she simply couldn’t refuse. The blonde nodded at the question of ice cream- after all, ice truly was what her trip to this street was for. As they walked towards the Dairy Queen joint, Charlie continued to take slow breaths while absorbing the information she’d just received. He lost his phone, with her number, in Spain and was there for a month. “How did you find my number, by the way?” The question slipping out as she was calming her hiccups and wiping her tear-stained face as a means to compose herself.

[charlieatkinsonx]

Text || Charls 👯

Elise: First off, YOUR BROTHER IS BACK IN TOWN YAY!

Elise: Second off, I miss you. Logan better not be taking all your time from me!

Elise: Third off, I don't know. I didn't have anything else exciting to say

Charlie: I know! I just saw him! My eyes are all puffy now & don't worry, he won't ;) You and Soph can join us on movie night or game night too se we can all bond together!

[thatdudelogan-deactivated201607]

Logan had just arrived in Roseland. He dropped off his bags at his apartment then decided he would walk around and check out the area. As he walked along, he spotted a Dairy Queen, it had always been one of his personal favorite ice cream spots. Without hesitation the man crossed the street to get there. He was looking around, enjoying the slights of the small town when he heard a familiar voice. He looked up and there he saw his sister running towards him. He swooped her up into his arms in a tight hug, lifting her off the group, “I’m here,” he spoke softly as he hugged her tightly. “How are you Char? I’ve missed you.” He finally set her down and let her go. “Wow look at you, beautiful, shit it feels like forever since I last saw you.”

[charlieatkinsonx]

The tears continued to blur her vision as she blink them away, letting them stream down her face. Charlie was overwhelmed at the very sight of him; she couldn’t believe that after all these years of being lost and alone, searching for him or just any home, she’d finally done it. She’d finally found him. He was in her arms and Charlie was home. “I’ve missed you too- so, so much. You don’t know how long I’ve been trying to find you. I’ve searched everywhere, Logie!” The smile she kept had finally faltered and faded as she melted in his arms, but that was okay, because Charlie knew that she was safe there. 

She tightened the hug, not wanting to let go just yet, “I was so scared, Logie. I was afraid I’d never find you.” She sniffled and closed her eyes, trembling as she let herself cry for the first time since running away. She wanted to tell him about her past, how she always missed him when he wasn’t visiting, how she used to silently pray for him to take her away, how she’d broken up with her then boyfriend so she could search for him and her Mom for help and how she’d almost lost hope until today. The moment was surreal, a dream come true to say the least.

[charlieatkinsonx]

@thatdudelogan​

The Dairy Queen joint in Roseland was an old one, vintage as most would call it, but since her friends all said that it was the best in town, Charlie thought she’d give it a try.. Heaven knows the heat was getting to her anyways.

As she walked down the street, happily swinging her arms with a skip in her step, she looked up and was stopped in her tracks at the sight of the figure in front of her, “You’re here! You’re here!! I can’t believe it!” She exclaimed, running towards him, she jumped and closed the distance with a tight hug lifting her feet as her eyes welled-up in excitement.

[gdikian]

Kian was, more than surprised to see Charlie here. A part of him was incredibly happy to see her, to see she was safe and okay and standing in front of him. He wondered why she was here as well but it was all so much seeing her. He remembered their time together, how could he not? They had been together when they decided to run off, both needing to escape things. He wondered if she had settled down again, god knows he still moved from place to place mostly because he could. He felt himself smile as she took his hand and he flipped it to lightly squeeze her hand.

“I’m so glad you’re okay. I wasn’t sure.. and I wanted to know a few times, but you look really good. Beautiful actually.” Kian spoke with a smile on his face. He had no issue being this close to her, honestly he was comforted by that fact and couldn’t seem to stop the smile on his face, even when he lost the contact of her hand. “I was just.. travelling around and stumbled across this place, it seemed nice so I decided to stay. My cousins are here too, I haven’t seen them since we ran off.” Shoving his hands in his pockets, he nodded, “Yeah there’s some good people here.”

[charlieatkinsonx]

“So you’re staying with them? Your Uncle doesn’t know you’re here though, yes?” He had family here, this was good news. Maybe he, too, was thinking of staying longer than the usual duration from before.. Charlie muddled over this thought as they began to walk down the street in a cruising kind of pace. 

“I found cousins here too.. From my Mom’s side of the family.” It was a big deal for her, specially since she never knew anyone from her Mom side until she’d gone here. Kian knew of this but she wasn’t sure if he’d remember, “It’s really crazy, y’know? First, I fully believe that my Dad is my only family and then next thing you know, I meet a girl who says that her Mom is the sister of mine.”

 Charlie was overjoyed to say the least. So many good things were falling into place in this small town that she couldn’t help but think that meeting Kian here as well could be fate. “So.. You wanted to know a few times? Wha-when was that?” She was curious, she wanted to know but didn’t think whether it was okay to pry. “Did you miss me while I was gone?” She teased.

[ofcmallory]

Mallory raised her eyes at the outburst that came from the blonde. She was still shocked, or maybe she was annoyed, by the fact that she had a cousin she hadn’t heard of before suddenly thrust into her life. “And a son.” Mallory told her, letting the blonde know that she wasn’t the only cousin she now had. “Well, I didn’t know my aunt had any kids so you’re kind of a surprise to me too.”

Mallory let one hand stay loosely around the strap of her bag, thoughts running through her head and she knew she had to talk to Liam, had to confront her mother. It was a lot to process, especially when the blonde seemed to really want answers now and not think things through for a bit. “No, nothing like that. She’s just– she’s not the best mother and she’ll try and drag you into her business, which is the last thing you want. Just.. trust me. You want nothing to do with her, ever.”

[charlieatkinsonx]

Her light and enthusiasm dimmed a little bit as she was told about the lack of information about her existence. “Oh, that’s okay. I didn’t expect you to know me. I mean, my Dad said that my Mom- or your Aunt rather, left after I was born. I tried to look for her for a few years but I guess I looked for her too late because she died a few years before I left home.” But she was quick to add, “I’m still glad to have you as my cousin though, and your brother too. Even though I haven’t really met him yet.”

Charlie couldn’t help but frown, losing her optimism for a bit as the news about Mallory’s Mom had sunken her spirit, “I feel like you two aren’t in the best terms right now.. Is there anything I can do to help? Maybe if I help her with her business, she’ll have more time for you!”

[wydhoney-deactivated20240903]

Honey nearly stopped in her tracks when she realised that the girl was talking to her. She threw herself back into reality to listen to what the girl was saying. Although she was confused at the girl for talking to her, because most people didn’t dare due to her bossy nature, she replied anyway in her usual tone plagued with her conceited nature, “Yeah sure. The people are alright I guess. For me this place is just an escape.”

[charlieatkinsonx]

The statement wasn’t new to Charlie. If anything, it was one statement she’d been hearing from the people she’d met in the recent years. “An escape from what? Life’s been rough for you too?” The second question slipped through her lips before she could filter them out. Charlie didn’t want to let anyone else know she’d had a rough life let alone a stranger, but somehow, honesty felt safe this time. It was something even she couldn’t quite explain.

[charlieatkinsonx]

“That’s.. Wow. So you really just wanted to put twenty year old fireworks on the stairwell to watch them fizzle out?”

[twinsizedmttress]

“I’m shocked that anyone could think I did this completely sober.”

[charlieatkinsonx]

“Regardless of sobriety, it would take quite the mind to want to pull of a stunt like that. I mean, the best I’ve ever gotten to do was run away and free myself from pain watch my friend burn down a big tree in the park near my old school.”

[caleb-west-blog1]

“I found my sister, so I suppose there’s that, I have two best friends and a friend, but they even know I like my space”.

[charlieatkinsonx]

“Well it’s good that you guys understand each other on a level that exceeds eed for words.”

[fckashcarter]

“Glad you could come. I’m hungover and I didn’t really feel like eating by myself.”

[charlieatkinsonx]

“It’s fine. Besides, we running buddies gotta stick together! Not a lot of us are left running around in this techie world of virtual everything.”

[ffscelaena-deactivated20160802]

Celaena sat up in the hospital bed her good hand fiddling her phone when the door opened “Hey” she said looking at the person “you didn’t have to come”.

[charlieatkinsonx]

Setting down the vase in her hands, which was filled with flowers of different srts, Charlie smiled and walked towards the side of her bed. “Well, you did let me stay with you during a time when I actually needed a friend- at we had a good time at the beach too so.. When I found out, I just knew I had to see you. What happened?”

[charlieatkinsonx]

“.... Okay, I’ll admit it. I haven’t slept. And I could really use a lighter right now.”