Love me even if it's a lie

Alexandra Paltrow 'Lexie' Twenty Three year old witch of the French Quarter Coven

[natalie-de-rossi]

A whole new world-Wesley || open

Getting off the train, a tired Wesley wandered into town, already on the prowl for the witches he had heard so much about. Of course, he knew about other species as well but he wasn’t even the least bit afraid of them. If anything it was him they should have feared. “Excuse me.” He muttered, calling to the person closest to him. “Perhaps you could tell me the time?” He asked in his native British tongue.

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

The evening rush kind of terrified the witch and she chose to wait instead of catching the first train back home. Lexie was about to head to the cafe when she heard a voice speak up from beside her, startling her out of her musings with a question that left her feeling annoyed as she raised her gaze up to the huge clock that hung behind them. But the stranger’s accent and the tired look in his red eyes kept her from snapping and she replied in a neutral tone. “Close to 7 in the evening... possibly your sleeping time back home?”

[calvin-shaw-blog]

Need You || Calvin & Lexie

[calvin-shaw-blog]

Calvin continued to kiss the brunette until he literally couldn’t breathe, even though the act isn’t necessary for him. Slowly, he pulled back and simply gazed into the witch’s eyes. Fearing the conversation that would eventually have to happen. Part of him wished to put it off until another time, but lying to her would only make matters worse. However it went, it was very likely that this would be the last time Calvin would have the opportunity to hold the girl in his arms. Allowing their lips to touch once more, Calvin gripped her hand tightly in his, pulling her with him until they were both sitting on the nearby couch. “I’m sorry for the random visit, but my mind is both in pieces and scrambling. I just- I just don’t know what to do.” He pleaded and gripped her hand even tightly, hoping to gain some sort of comfort from her. “I’m so lost, and I fear what I have to tell you will cause me to lose you forever.”

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

His silence only managed to increase Lexie’s trepidation as he continued to gaze at her with troubled eyes. Letting him drag her to the couch, she reined in her own panic. From experience, she knew it wouldn’t bode well for them whenever they let their conscious be ruled by their emotions. But his wild eyes and harsh hold invoked an unknown fear in her that twisted deep in her gut, filling her with discomfort. And Calvin’s emotions were all over the place, rendering the witch’s powers useless when she tried to comprehend the cause of his distress. Gently gripping his hand back, she squeezed it once as she let whatever peace that was left in her surround him as well. Her other hand reached up to tilt his face so that he was facing her and she promised him with her eyes. “I told you before Calvin... I’m telling this once again-- you won’t lose me. Never. Whatever it is, we’ll get through it together. I promise!” Confirming her thoughts verbally, she placed her hand on his cheek in a gesture of reassurance. “But I can’t help you until you tell me what happened...” The brunette added in a small voice.

[notcordeliachases-blog]

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

notcordeliachases:

favorite people ➥ leighton meester. “People say blondes have more fun. I really don’t think it’s about your hair, it’s about how you feel on the inside. I say it’s the person who has the fun!”

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

Lexie Paltrow { LOD Task }

– ❝ The Mystery of Her ❞

✵ I’m very interested in truth, in finding ways to be messy and unsure and flawed and            incredible and great and my fullest self, all wrapped into one.

✵ Chlorine kissed summer skin      I miss missing you now and then     Sometimes before it gets better     The darkness gets bigger     The person that you’d take a bullet for is behind the trigger     We’re fading fast     I miss missing you now and then.

✵ I try to run, I try to hide from a voice that couldn’t satisfy     That was me, always needing more     But letting go of all I had before     Cause it feels like the end     A wound that I can’t mend. 

– ❝ Wild and Wicked and Beautiful, in the strangest of ways ❞

✵ She tends to be a procrastinator from time to time.

✵ Has no qualms about skipping meals and when called out, justifies it saying she had       much more important things to do. Drinks a lot of tea instead.

✵ Has the habit of nibbling on her lips when nervous or when lying thus giving herself         away.

– ❝ But Never gives the Game away ❞ 

Almost everyone close to her knows she is an Empath but what no one knows is that she can people’s past as well, especially when they strongly feel about an object or anything that could revoke that memory in particular. 

[calvin-shaw-blog]

Need You || Calvin & Lexie

Stumbling across the street, Calvin made his way down the familiar path towards Lexie’s home. Normally he would never impose on the witch feeling like this, but in this moment he desperately wished to see her. The conversation with Kenna had reopened wounds which were poorly closed, and he hoped the witch could make him feel at ease again. However, the vampire was also nervous as to how Lexie would take the news. Would she stand by him? Would she leave him? His eyes closed as he shuttered at the thought. Please don’t leave me. He thought to himself. Using whatever liquid courage he had left, Calvin reached up and knocked on the door a couple of times before leaning into the wood. After what seemed like forever, the door finally opened and Calvin nearly stumbled into the home, but managed to catch himself last minute. A soft smile formed on his lips at the familiar sight in front of him, and then he lunged forward. Unable to control himself, the vampire locked his lips with hers. Needing her more than ever.

@crystal-heartstrings

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

The brunette had been back home just for a couple of hours, having finally moved all of her stuffs from her old place in Baton Rouge to New Orleans. Calling up the hospital to let them know she would be back to work from the following day, Lexie settled on sending just a text to Calvin considering how late it was before she started to move all the unpacked boxes into the spare bedroom while humming an old lullaby to herself. She was almost done by the time she heard someone knocking on her door and the witch proceeded to open it slowly after throwing an apprehensive look at the clock. It was almost midnight. Kinda too late to be a friendly call-- but the thought vanished no sooner than her boyfriend came tumbling through the half opened door and the brunette held him by his shoulders to steady him. “Calvin... You okay?” The brief concern in her eyes turned into a gradual smile mirroring his but whatever she was thinking of saying next was long forgotten by the second she felt his lips press against hers, completely taking her by surprise. She had missed him too while she was away but this kiss of theirs felt different from anything they had shared before. She could taste the desperate need behind it as much as she could taste the lingering alcohol and above all, she could feel the incomprehensible pain because of their physical connection. But she still let him kiss her, allowing him to draw comfort from her until the need for air finally made her pull away from him and the witch stared up into his dazed azure gaze breathlessly waiting for an explanation of some kind.

[jacobroland-blog]

Lexie & Jacob || Confrontation.

[jacobroland-blog]

Jacob waited until she stopped talking. “me neither. You got information you always wanted and well I found out that that my dad was unfaithful. In a way I got information I always wanted too.” He nodded. “Yeah. The dude’s never left. I’ll intrude you if you like?“

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

The corner of her lips lifted up in a sardonic smile at the knowledge of Jacob hating their father as well. Shaking her head, “No! I think I will pass... My mum didn’t want me to know him and its time I started respecting her wishes. At least after knowing the truth!”

[guineveregoodwin]

gwen&open [ LODEVENT ]

[guineveregoodwin]

“I’m a good three inches taller than you!” she smirked, gently hitting her friend on the shoulder. “It’s like the extra height sends them into the deep end, or something,” Gwen smiled. “It’s always worth watching the actors drool and fall.

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

“Hey!” The witch cried in mock offence as she rubbed her shoulder. “You get handsy when you’re drunk.” At her friend’s last words, Lexie pulled her heels back on. “You know what? I’m gonna go back in there and see if these things has any effect on my man. Wanna join?” She held her hand out as she waited, “And it looks like its time to cut the cake. Might as well get this done. Come on Gwen!” 

[liamrothenburg-blog]

liam&open [ LODEVENT ]

[liamrothenburg-blog]

Liam forced himself to keep a straight face when she told him about Calvin. Sighing slightly, he watched her drink a few quick drinks of the alcohol he offered. “You found your dad? How’d you manage that?”

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

“Accident!” She whispered before turning completely to face Liam. “I know why my mum never told me about him... because he already had a family and never wanted to do anything with me. But I wish she had told me because then, I wouldn’t have searched for him. I wouldn’t have come back here and everyone would’ve still been happy. Including you... I’m sorry Liam!” 

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

We all fall down || l&m

[micahsloan-blog]

“Inbetweens?” Now he felt more confused than he already had been before. Whatever her and Calvin had discussed clearly caused this reaction but since he hadn’t seen Calvin he had no idea what he had told the witch. Which also meant he had to tread carefully. “A fair warning? What is there to warn you about? It’s Calvin we’re talking about here.” He chuckled shrugging. “What inbetweens are there to warn you about or what would there be to warn you about at all. He doesn’t even like walking up to people at bars.” He took in her last question, a little caught off guard by it. “Does it matter why? He did and that’s what matters because Calvin doesn’t show interest in just anyone.”

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

“And did you ever wonder why he refused to walk up to people at bars? Why he didn’t get into any relationships before me?” Her tone edged on desperation before she collected herself together, a neutral expression taking over her features as all the previous humour of their conversation left her person. Every word Micah spoke just instilled her belief further. The belief that Calvin was never over his first love and maybe never will be. She had hoped Calvin would’ve been at least honest with his best friends, but clearly not. “Questioning is in my nature Micah. I can never accept something as it is without knowing the meaning behind it. Calvin showed interest in me and I questioned it and now, I wish I hadn’t because his answer has been slow killing me ever since...” A lone tear slid down from her eyes and she quickly wiped before Micah could notice. “It feels like whatever I want can never be mine completely. A father who already has a son... A man who’s still in love with--” Inhaling s sharp breath, she ducked her head. “I’m sorry! There are a lot of people here and my emotions has been haywire for a while. Their influence is just making it worse.” Sniffing once, Lexie looked up with a forced a smile and a red nose. “You’re a good friend Micah! I was just kidding in the beginning...”

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

Crash and Burn || c&l

[calvin-shaw-blog]

“If you like the way I look now, you should have seen me in the forties.” Calvin shout back playfully with an added wink. “I normally don’t admit this, but there were many girls, and guys, who wanted to take me home and meet the parents.” He laughed at the fond memory. “But, I’ve never been one to fool around. I’m a one gal at a time kind of guy, which means that I don’t want other girls looking at me.” He smiled, pulling the brunette back in his embrace. “I never said such a thing. You are putting words into my mouth. Besides, I could make the argument that I’m glad you were easy, and not in a negative way. I would have hated to lose the chance to be with you.”

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

"You do happen to know that you guys are frozen in time right? Forties or now doesn’t make a huge difference. But I’d give a hand to see you in a uniform any time!” She winked right back as she leaned her head to the side with a carefree smile at his confession. “Sucks to be them then... But good for you. And me. Their failure was my success!” She replied back with a playful note in her tone. Willingly moving into his embrace this time, she quickly pecked him on his lips effortlessly, thankful for the heels that made her as tall as him at the moment. “Smooth talker!” She admonished him softly at his last comment before placing her hands on his chest to push back slightly but still remaining wrapped up in his hold, Lexie raised her brows with an obvious question on her mind. “So tell me Captain... Is there a girl you’d like to take home to meet your parents now-- hypothetically speaking of course?” 

[liamrothenburg-blog]

liam&open [ LODEVENT ]

[liamrothenburg-blog]

“Your efforts are always very much appreciated,” he smiled. “Things aren’t going so well in paradise?” he asked, raising an eyebrow. “In that case, don’t start at all,” he said, taking a champagne flute off of the tray of the nearest waiter, pouring some of his stronger alcohol into it. “Instead, we drink.”

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

Snapping her gaze back to Liam's at his suggestion, Lexie quickly shook her head at the obvious misunderstanding. “Oh no! No, everything’s fine between me and Calvin... Never been better--” Biting her own tongue after sharing something she should have probably kept from her former lover. She sighed before picking up the glass he offered her. “It’s about my father actually. I found him and now I wish I hadn’t!” The brunette took a few rapid gulps of her drink, revelling in it’s burning sensation which was more welcomed than the pain she felt when thinking about her father. 

[guineveregoodwin]

gwen&open [ LODEVENT ]

[guineveregoodwin]

“Not too much,” she chuckled… “But I’m sure the vodka shots I took before I got here… maybe not such a good idea,” she said. “I’m not even that short, you know? But I still wear them anyways.”

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

Crinkling her nose a bit at Gwen’s words, “You’re not tall!” The witch shot back before taking a good look at where each of their shoulders rested and eventually grumbled out, “Fine! You’re tall enough to pass off the heals... But hey, it’s all for the appeal. Never understood how these torture devices could make the guys go crazy but it’s totally worth the look on their faces!” Snatching the drink in the other brunette’s hand before she could protest, “I think you’ve had your full for the night then!” 

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

We all fall down || l&m

[micahsloan-blog]

“It gets annoying that he’s such a gentleman?” He laughed shaking his head from side to side. “You girls are way confusing I don’t entirely get you guys but then again I don’t even get guys half the time either. “ He responded moving his attention to her finger when she held it up then narrowed his eyes on her mockingly trying not to break into a smile. “Wait what?” His brows knitted together growing more confused by every word that left her lips. “What are you talking about? Isn’t that like dating one-oh-one, you talk about your history. Or as you put it lack of. Plus I love gossiping but there’s some things that just aren’t my place to say ‘em. Especially about my best friends old love life. What’s the big deal anyway? Girls long gone.”

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

“Like you have no idea... Don’t ask questions you don’t want to know the answer for Mister!” She wagged her right index at him, smiling all the same. Noticing the way he seemed to be holding back his laughter, her lips turned down in a frown. Willing her mild irritation down, “Dude, I was talking about the inbetweens.” Raising her hand to pinch the bridge of her nose as she thought about the right way to explain it, “We did have a discussion on our history and what not. I do know what dating one-oh-one means... or falling in love hard and fast in this case, entitles. I wasn’t asking for some gossip but I did expect a fair warning after the advice you gave me the last time. Because that’s what friends are supposed to do!” Snorting at his last sentence, “Did he ever tell you why he took an interest in me in the first place, Micah?” Lexie tilted her head to the side as she looked on curiously even when she knew the answer. 

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

We all fall down || l&m

[micahsloan-blog]

“Are you telling me to check out your back side? Because I can get into a lot of trouble for that?” He said jokingly with a laugh. “Calvin’s all gentlemen and i’m more say what’s on everyones mind kind of deal you can’t expect the same–” Cutting himself off when her fingers started to snap he nodded his head focusing fully on her only to grow confused by what she said next. “One, I don’t lecture I never lecture I advise. Two, I have no idea what you mean by what you’re getting into. Ima need more details.”

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

“It was just a suggestion and you could always let Calvin know that.” The witch rolled her eyes at his amusement. Humming along in agreement with him, “You have no idea how much I wish he wasn’t such a proper gentleman all the time. As charming as it is, it gets annoying!” She huffed, reverting back to her questioning stance as she had his full attention. Holding up a finger, “One, call it whatever you want but it was still a lecture.” She held another finger up with her gaze all narrowed and unblinking, managing to look as intimidating as a bunny. “Two, you should’ve warned me about your friend’s previous relationships. Or the lack of it I suppose. I appreciate how you and Kade and Kenna have been looking out for him. Making sure I don’t hurt him again but seriously, you could’ve at least thrown me a few hints.”

[liamrothenburg-blog]

liam&open [ LODEVENT ]

[liamrothenburg-blog]

“Oh we sure do,” he smirked, looking Lexie up and down. “That dress is very flattering on you, Alexandra,” he said gingerly, trying not to sound bitter or angry. “How’s everything going with you? I hope things are moving along smoothly in your life.”

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

Ducking her head a bit at his sincere compliment, “Finally! I’m glad to hear someone genuinely appreciating my efforts. Thanks. You don’t look half bad yourself!” She really was grateful, for both the easy flow of their conversation reminding her of the time they were just friends and also the real change she could observe in him. Snorting a little at his assumption, “I wish...” She trailed off unsure of whether to tell him or just leave it at that. Liam always knew about her secret longing of having a father and a perfect family back when they were still together. “I don’t even know where to start to be honest!” She didn’t feel like thrusting her recent ordeals on him when she had put him through too much already.

[guineveregoodwin]

gwen&open [ LODEVENT ]

[guineveregoodwin]

“Oh, I honestly don’t know why I own so many pairs of these torture devices,” she sighed, “But pain is beauty because you do definitely look fierce in those,” she giggled.

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

She had her straps undone by the time the other brunette started speaking. Flexing her toes as she attentively listened to Gwen despite her sounding a bit drunk, “Not a day goes by without me thinking this would be easier. The woes of being born short...” Throwing a concerned glance at the giggling bundle next to her. “How much did you have to drink?”

[enduringmystery]

Birthday Party | Hope & ____

Hope walked down stairs, down to where the party was taking place. She had taken a little extra while as she wanted to make sure she looked great for her birthday. As she was descending the stairs, she looked around, a smile on her lips at the sight. Her family had done a wonderful job, and to her it was already perfect as she knew they would be attending as well. Reaching the bottom, she walked further into the room, taking a glass with champagne from a passing waiter, she looked around and waited for a familiar face to appear.

[crystal-heartstrings-blog]

Lexie stood lingering by the sides, not really mingling with the crowd yet not standing too far from them. She had always been particular about her company and currently everyone she knew, which was just a handful really, were occupied with something or the other. Even her own boyfriend. Letting her eyes roam around the gathering, it came across the birthday girl who stood not too far from her all by herself and before she could second guess, she had moved towards the other brunette. “Hey... Hope right? Happy birthday!” The witch chirped happily, making sure she wasn’t too loud but managing to convey her wishes with enough excitement at the same time. “I’m Lexie by the way. Lexie Paltrow!”