don’t look back, orpheus.

william henstridge. 21. monarch u. history student. tea drinker.

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thevioletquinn‌:

Violet nodded slowly while absorbing that information. It made sense and she could understand why people were like that but Violet was the polar opposite. She loved it being noisy. She loved a crowded room. Parties were where she truly excelled. Mainly because she had to but that was a story for another day. “We’re definitely opposites then and I think he might be an opposite to you too.” Violet pointed out and glanced back to the man who was scuttling to his feet now to then leave and continue walking with somewhat of a limp to him. “I bet you’re the type who loves a good book.” She predicted.

A small smile graced William’s lips as the girl told him they were polar opposites; somehow, he had figured that out already. A chuckle escaped him when she mentioned how different he and the frat lad also were, and the boy couldn’t help but nod at that. “Indeed. But don’t let it fool you, I mingle easily with you party people... but only because you usually do all the talking,” he replied, only half-jokingly; after all, most of his friends were extroverts, not to mention Frankie, who was the very embodiment of a party girl. Her prediction made him chuckle again, and Will arched his eyebrow. “Ah, of course, but who doesn’t?”

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ryanmillermu‌:

Ryan wiped her eyes, looking to William when he stepped towards her. When he assured her that the decision was hers to make, she felt even more guilty. It was her decision. And she’d made the conscious decision to give something away that she promised herself she’d keep until the time was right. “No,”she quickly shook her head. “That’s the thing. Alec never did that. He never made me feel like I had to sleep with him. He always told me what a jerk my ex was for what he did to me. Any time we’d do anything–even just kiss–he made sure whatever he was doing was okay. He made sure I knew that we didn’t have to do anything I wasn’t comfortable with,” Ryan explained to him, not wanting to paint Alec in a poor light. “It was my own stupid self. I got in my own head and I told myself that he’d eventually get tired of waiting. I was scared of that. So I…” she trailed off, not wanting to admit to it again. “But why doesn’t Lola understand that? She’s one of my best friends. I thought she understood me and this just makes me feel like she doesn’t. I know she’s hurt and she has every right to be for me lying to her but it–it feels like she isn’t trying to see things from my point of view,” Ryan shook her head. Even in the midst of her tears, she couldn’t hide the smile on her face when he pointed to his elf ears. There wasn’t any way she could express how thankful she was for William at the moment. “I kissed Noah,” she blurted out. “He’s one of Alec’s closest friends and…and when I talked to Alec, he was upset. Rightfully so. And I didn’t want Alec to get uncomfortable with how close Noah and I were–because the kiss meant nothing. I didn’t want Alec to get the impression that there was something going on between me and Noah. So I told Noah that I thought we should give each other some space when Alec was around,” she frowned. “And looking back, I know how crappy that is. Noah is my friend too. I shouldn’t put my relationship with my boyfriend over my friendship with him. But…when I told him that, he ended our friendship.”

Sighing as his friend spoke, Will couldn’t help but feel sad for her. He couldn’t quite understand her issue – not because didn’t want to, but because their ideologies were too different – but that did not mean he didn’t want to help her, or didn’t feel sorry for her, especially seeing her like that. “Oi, dear, stop insulting yourself. Stop blaming yourself too. What’s done is done, and can’t be undone. So now just relax and try to forgive yourself,” he replied, sighing again at the mention of Lola. It was never easy when many parties were involved, but he was going to be there for Ryan, no matter what. “I am sure she’ll come around, Ry. But if she refuses to see things from your point of view even after you’ve explained them, then just let it go for a while. Let things calm down for a bit.” When Ryan smiled at his attempt to cheer her up, William mirrored her expression, hand gently patting her back again, only for his eyebrows to rise in surprise at her confession; apparently Noah was quite popular with the girls, first he had heard rumours about him sleeping with Frankie – which hurt quite badly – and now this. “Oh, well. That’s... uhm,” he cleared his throat and listened as the girl went on, frowning. “That wasn’t really nice of him, to end a friendship like that. I understand maybe you didn’t use the best of wordings, but still... I’m sorry, dear. I have to ask you, though: what is that you want?”

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thevioletquinn‌:

Based off of his answer, it wasn’t hard to tell that he was a lot more socially awkward compared to her but that wouldn’t stop her talking to him by any means. Besides, guys like him would get swallowed whole by some of the frat parties. “Do you mind me asking why you’re not fond of parties? I’m nosy.” Violet asked. She was always curious about people and what made them tick. She liked to know things she could later use to her advantage.

William was a good judger of characters; being quiet and observant, it didn’t take him long to understand people. So he studied her, her question coming not quite unexpectedly, and the boy shrugged again, biting the inside of his lip. “Too loud. Too crowded. Too much. It’s easy to get overwhelmed,” he explained simply, not bothering to hide himself behind lies to seem somewhat cooler or edgy. After all, he was that socially awkward wallflower kind of guy, and he had a feeling she was gonna figure that out anyway, so truly there was no point in making excuses up. Especially because he was way past peer pressure and care for social judgement.

[fckchxrlie]

“Did you know, in Tenerife on New Year’s Eve, when it gets to midnight you have to eat a grape every time a bell rings, and if you eat them all by the last one you have good luck for the year? I’m pretty sure it works. Aside from being stuck back here, this year’s been fucking lucky.”

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Looking rather impressed at the lad’s words, William hummed softly and let out a small chuckle as Charlie went on. “I did not know, mate. Thanks for the info. Never been there, y’know? Lots of my mates did, though. Said ‘twas brilliant. Glad to hear your year has been good, though. And this place isn’t so bad, now, is it?”

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hadleyariablake‌:

“I sincerely promise that I won’t take it back”, Hadley said in a solemn tone, extending her pinky finger to show how legitimate her words were. “That’s actually a really good idea. Do you know anyone in the engineering department? Maybe you could introduce me”.

Smiling widely at Hadley’s solemn tone, Will wrapped his pinky around hers when she extended it and gave it a shake to seal their promise. “Alright then, good. Now tell me, what do you call the security outside of a Samsung Store?” he asked, waiting a couple of seconds before answering. “Guardians of the Galaxy!” he exclaimed excitedly, a Cheeshire Cat grin on his face. When the subject returned to her phone and the embarrasment from his joke dissipated, the boy hummed pensively. “Not sure. Maybe one of my teammates is in the department? Can’t remember, but I can ask around for you, ‘twould be no problem.”

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thevioletquinn‌:

Violet’s seemed to stay glued on the male on the floor for a few moments longer. It wasn’t out of curiosity in to if he was okay but simply that she couldn’t seem to take her eyes away. She instantly had picked up on the other’s accent as an immediate trait and finally turned her head to look at the guy next to her. “The parties I’ve been to are all fun but they can be crazy and especially the frats parties are insanely testosterone fueled.” She explained with a laugh. It wasn’t to say she didn’t enjoy the parties - in fact, the frat parties were her favorite by choice because she could toy around.

Will was fairly sure he had never seen the girl beside him before; maybe she just didn’t hang out with the same people, or maybe she studied in another campus, or maybe she was just new. Scrunching up his nose at the mention of frat parties, the boy shrugged, and his lips turned into a small, almost guilty smile. “I wouldn’t know. I’m not exactly fond of parties, and I’ve never been invited to a frat one,” he admitted shyly; it wasn’t as if he minded not being invited, he wouldn’t go anyway, but it was always a bit embarrassing to look so socially awkward in front of a stranger.

[fridgewheatfield]

Also my fave song rn

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thevioletquinn‌:

Violet could only watch as the athletically built man ran past her with simply a toga around his waist (that was starting to fall down to reveal the top of the bum) run straight in to a lamppost and fall to the ground (now revealing his entire bare bum). “Just to make sure I’m not going crazy, you saw that too, right?” She questioned the person next to her. “God, Greek society can be weird sometimes.”

Will hadn’t meant to stop next to a stranger, but when he had seen the lad in a toga running around campus, he just had to. Despite having spent a few months already at MU, the Brit was still oblivious to the ways of the frats, and when the girl beside him spoke, he couldn’t help but arch his eyebrows almost comically and shake his head. “I did see. I wish I hadn’t, but I did,” he replied, suppressing a chuckle as he watched the boy get up. “Tell me about it. I can’t really tell what all the fuss is even about, honestly.”

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[kiegotakami]

all i’ve ever known, hadestown.

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closed starter || will & frankie

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mccartnvy‌:

Being vulnerable was just as uncomfortable for Frankie as it was for others to experience her being so, if not substantially more. After failed relationship after failed relationship, both romantic and platonic, Frankie felt, well, lonely. She did a great job at masking it, but when it was just her alone at the end of the day, it ate away at her. The time she spent with Will was everything that she needed to dispel those thoughts and put them to rest, that she wasn’t a lost cause –– but she needed reassurance. And a lot of it. “I care about you so much, and you’re the only person that I want to be with. And because of that, I’m just trying to do everything that I can to not mess this up. But sometimes I just feel like that I’m running from the inevitable. I don’t trust myself.” Frankie admitted, her eyes shifting back and forth between him and the TV screen, her hand clinging to his now that she’d been completely honest. “You just make me really, really happy, Will. I don’t want to lose you.” 

Despite seeing how sweet, caring and genuine Frankie was with him, Will had struggled from time to time to believe that she could actually want someone like him. They were so very different, and there were moments where he thought she would realise that and leave him; for that very reason, he understood how she felt completely. After all, he, too, needed to be reassured, for he was just as scared to lose her. But once again, she was braver than him, and the least he could do was to open his heart to her. So he listened as she spoke, chest feeling heavy in a way that was not unpleasant at all, hand holding hers, never letting go. Taking a deep breath once he was sure she was done, Will smiled softly at her. “You won’t lose me, Frankie. Ever,” he reassured her, placing his free hand on her cheek. “And I know you said you don’t trust yourself, but I do. I trust you. I’m with you, and whatever you fear might come, you won’t have to face it alone. I’m right here, darling. I’m not going anywhere. It’s no longer you against yourself, Frankie. It’s the two of us now. And we will work through things together. I promise you, but you must promise me you’ll stop thinking you’re your own enemy. You’re not. You’re a dream, F. Don’t you ever forget that.”

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   ❥       𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 : 𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒.                 ↳ for fun send ‘♥’ for one chosen at random & switch muse places as wanted.

1. your muse carries / helps mine to bed 2. your muse falls asleep on mine 3. my muse gives yours a piggy back ride 4. my muse takes care of yours while sick 5. your muse visits mine in the hospital 6. my muse reads to your muse 7. your muse cooks for mine 8. my muse comforts yours while they’re crying 9. my muse gives up their coat in the cold 10. your muse brings mine their favorite drink/food 11. your muse tries to make mine laugh 12. my muse brings your muse a gift 13. my muse washes your muse’s hair 14. your muse kisses mine on the forehead 15. your muse gives mine a back / shoulder massage 16. my muse rubs your muses feet / legs 17. my muse comforts yours after a nightmare 18. your muse surprises mine by doing all their house chores 19. your muse brings groceries 20. my muse cuddles up to yours in their sleep 21. our muses watch a movie together 22. our muses hold hands somewhere beautiful 23. our muses take a warm bath together 24. our muses travel to a new place together 25. our muses get stuck at the top of the ferris wheel together

[janployshompoos]

maxencefvl Bisous Tel Aviv c’était cool merci merci bye

[mondler-addict]

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closed starter || will & frankie

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mccartnvy‌:

Frankie had a habit of accidentally letting her words slip at the most unfortunate times; and now was no different, thanks to her insecurities. Her joke was a joke in the general sense, but there was also a hint of honesty behind them. But as she sat there, she felt that maybe, just maybe, she hadn’t done a great job of masquerading those feelings –– and Will’s next words was the confirmation that she needed. “It’s just…” She began, but letting her words fall. As she sat on the couch, she twiddled her thumbs nervously and averted eye contact. There was no point in lying to him, especially after two months that they’d spent building their relationship into something official. She needed to let go of old habits, no matter how difficult. “Are you sure? That you want to be with me, years from now, I mean? I know we’re still pretty new, but… I just don’t want to get my hopes up. Or do something to screw this up. I have a reputation for doing that, if you haven’t heard.”

Vulnerable wasn’t a word William associated Frankie with, usually; of course, there were sides of her only he was lucky enough to see, but in that moment, seeing her so nervous and uncertain made his heart clench. He wanted to help her, to ease whatever thought was plaguing her mind. He did not interrupt her, though, as she tried to speak: he just waited patiently by her side, only to take her hands in his when she was done, stopping the twiddling of her thumbs. It was true, he had heard rumours, but he did not care at all. So he sighed, letting go of one of her hands to gently run his fingers on her jaw, index and thumb stopping on her chin as he gently made her look at him. “I am sure,” he spoke with certainty, eyes never leaving hers, so that she could see for herself that he was telling her the truth. “I couldn’t care less about your reputation, Frankie. I care about you. I want you. Good things and bad things. So I’ll be with you for as long as you’ll have me, because there’s no one else I’d rather be with.”

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mccartnvy‌:

Frankie felt foolish in that moment, having let her worries and jealousy cloud her better judgement. She’d convinced herself that she was merely a friend, not someone he’d be interested in or wanted to be with. Frankie was aware of her ‘conventional attractiveness’, and rarely had trouble using it to her advantage –– god, that sounded conceited. But with Will, she felt as if she had to be perfect; the only object of his eye. She felt that he was severely out of her league. “You don’t have to worry about Noah at all, trust me, Will. I promise. You’re the only one that I want.” Frankie assured him, her tone leveled and even to make sure that he knew that she was serious. She needed him to know that Will was from here on out, the only object of her affection. And as their lips moved together in sync, it was as if the world melted around them, and they were the only ones present. For a moment, and as cliche as it sounded, things made sense for a little while. His arms around her was enough to ease whatever plagued her mind, including those stupid insecurities, and she noticeably relaxed into his touch; which made it all the more painful to pull away. “Wow, that was even better than I had imagined.” She told him once they were apart, a grin on her face.

To Will, Frankie was some sort of ethereal goddess, that for some reason liked to hang out with him (probably without realising how out of his league she was). Of course, the idea that she might want him as something more than a friend was unfathomable, and yet William couldn’t stop thinking about her. He had tried to distract himself, but every time he let it wander, his mind went back to Frankie, and Will was tired of fighting that. Her words rang so simple, so true in his ears, and yet he had to blink twice to make sure that she was really there, telling him exactly what he wanted to hear. A small, astounded smile crept on his lips, and the boy sighed, heart beating faster than ever. “Of course I trust you, Frankie. You don’t have to worry about anyone either, alright? I only want you,” he replied, and then there were just her lips against his. Nothing else mattered, except the feeling of her relaxing in his arms and the taste of her kiss. He was running out of air by the time she pulled away, but he didn’t care: he would have kissed her until his lungs had given in. As she spoke, Will pulled her close, refusing to let her go out of his arms. Her words made him blush, and he nodded shyly. “Same...” he mumbled, hand going to play with a strand of her hair. “Wait, you imagined this too?” he asked, unable to keep his curiosity for himself, already feeling his cheeks warm up.