❛ it’s just strange , ❜ he begins lowering his head slightly to light the cigarette dangling from his lips . ❛ this hotel , i mean . it’s just strange . i don’t think i’ve seen a manager , not even when i booked a room . ❜ he drags out the lucky strike with ease ; he’d been doing it since he was fourteen anyway . ❛ whatever — i’m sure it’s filled with as many stories as the people here who occupy it . oh , excuse me —- would you like one ? ❜ he asked offering the guest beside him a cigarette .
she doesn’t say a word at first , finding it more interesting to listen to the man’s reasoning . perhaps it was her observant nature , or maybe just curiosity as a whole . still , when he offers her a cigarette , cheryl easily accepts it with a nod && a gentle smile . ❝ yes , please . ❞ the words come out in a gentle tone , her index && middle fingers standing for a cigarette to be placed between them . ❝ what business does a manager truly have in being here all day long ?? in my e x p e r i e n c e , some actually manage multiple hotels at once --- perhaps he is just busy . however , i do agree with you on one thing ; the people here seem interesting , which only makes me like it more . a good life story always fascinates me . ❞
The Nevada sun beat down harsh on the back of Levi’s lids – or was it technically the California sun? He cracked an eye open to check the deep blue line that ran across the centre of the pool. Definitely Nevada. Either way, it was scorching out, and if he wasn’t waiting for his room’s air condition to start working again he’d damn well be inside. As it was, the four walls he had to call home were nearly as hot as the pool deck. So, he settled for something a little more scenic.
He heard a creak of a nearby lounge chair and turned, eyes still mostly closed. “Please, for the love of god, tell me it’s not usually this fuckin’ hot this time of year.”
❝ MY MY , someone’s in a mood !! ❞ melodious laughter escapes her lips , the straw in her drink being brought up to her mouth as cheryl paused to take a sip from the beverage . a simple , non - alcoholic strawberry cocktail . ❝ i’m surprised you have little knowledge of the weather , levi --- perhaps you aren’t that wise after all . ❞ what once started as a smirk slowly grows into a genuine smile ; she was only teasing him , && cheryl did hope the other wouldn’t take it the wrong way .
❝ it is fairly warm , yes , but i think today is a little bit hotter than usual . don’t worry , you’ll be feeling peachy in no time . ❞
❝ DO YOU BELIEVE IN DESTINY ?? ❞ her voice , although not too loud , enunciates loud && clear , directed the other person while still refraining from making it too obvious . a glass of wine rests between delicate fingers , her chin resting on the palm of her free hand . ❝ when james dean d i e d , it was almost as if some people had already been expecting such a tragedy to happen . i’ve heard that he used to drive fast , && therefore it was only natural to get involved in an accident . ❞ bringing the glass to her lips , cheryl takes a sip from the drink before speaking again . ❝ they say it was bound to happen sooner or later . ❞
HI MY NAME IS TRE I HAVE A BASKETBALL GAME TOMORROW !! hello angels , my name is sugar ( well , my alias is , heh ) && i am so very excited to be a part of this adventure !! i’m quite terrible at introductions , but do feel free to reach out to me through IMs or even d.iscord !! okay , let’s get to the fun part of this post: cheryl !! i hope you guys love her as much as i do .
( lily collins. twenty-nine. cisfemale. she/her. ) ✤ the jukebox currently playing is be my baby for cheryl haze. they must be checking into el royale in the california suite five. i heard the twenty - nine year old used to be an con woman from chicago, illinois. you know the sycophant is known to be cunning but also kind of manipulative. maybe that’s why they’re on the run from a con gone wrong and her ‘ex-boyfriend’.
TW: DEATH MENTION
cheryl marcella haze was born to a single mother on january 10th, 1939, in the city of chicago. she never met her father, nor has any idea of who he is / was.
her mother passed away when she was still a child, leaving cheryl homeless for nearly a year. it was after that almost one year that she met william haze.
william had caught cheryl finding herself in trouble with the owner of a candy shop in downtown chicago for attempting to steal a snack or two. he stood up for the girl, claiming to be her father --- which eventually became true. william took cheryl under his wing, finding that the girl had a natural talent for street savoir faire.
the man taught her everything he’d learned over nearly twenty years of conning others; it had granted him a rather pleasant lifestyle, as one would think of him as some sort of billionaire at first glance. with his guidance, cheryl learned to be prim and proper, while also being able to see through people and getting herself close to them. close enough to take what she wanted and move on from it.
flash forward to today: cheryl’s typical con is that of finding her way into people’s hearts, only to leave them when the time is right. she enjoys the feeling of being wanted, of having someone put her above all else. unfortunately, it didn’t go as planned the last time. after getting herself involved with the wrong man, the woman is currently hiding at el royale, hoping to find a way out of the situation before the ex - lover finds her.
DISLIKES: narrow - minded people, feeling small, the blues and “ the mean reds ”.
CONNECTIONS WOO !!
a friend. someone who genuinely wants her well being, who knows her story && is there for her. cheryl may seem cold due to what she does for a living, but the truth is that she is just as gentle as she is manipulative --- it just takes the right person.
that one person at the bar. someone cheryl finds herself running into quite often when she goes to the hotel bar. they don’t necessarily have much in common, but the conversations are usually pleasant.
that one person who can keep up with her. she is extremely smart, cultured and educated. she likes discussing things, having conversations about art, music, literature, etc. . she likes people.
a hook up. pretty self explanatory.
a soft spot / crush. because of cheryl’s lifestyle, she has a hard time ever settling down with someone --- however, if cheryl was to have the life she wanted during her younger years, it would be with this person.
