unholy

Dane Byers. 31. The guy who turns your old vintage car into a brand new shiny treasure. won't you come and dance for me, like you used to dance for me?

[ycseniarivera]

🍀 - pub crawlin' • open starter (no cap)

"How do I look?" Nia asked the person who was closest to them as they sported a four leaf clover on the side of their face. Glitter outlining the clover made the face paint sparkle against any light that hit their face. "Do I look like I'm ready to pub crawl?"

[danebyers]

"Like an Irish flag, but a cute one," Dane replied spontaneously. At least they were following the main theme, which wasn't his case, with his full-black outfit. "As long as you're ready to party all night long and won't complain about going from place to another, yes, I think so. You're gonna be just fine."

[brunoperalta]

It's about to be my first St Patrick's Day in Merrock, and it's got a lot to live up to! My hometown always had a great celebration down the wharf, with so much good food, drink, music, and activities. Do I need to lower my expectations? @merrock

[danebyers]

Honestly? No idea. It's about to be my first one, too. But given how upbeat some parties are in town, I assume you won't be disappointed. Granted, it's not going to be like in Ireland I think. But it should be nice.

[stellylee]

WHO: Stelly & OPEN!

WHERE: Downtown Merrock

WHEN: Mardi Gras, 2023

"I swear, this is nothing better than a good beignet," Stelly let out a content sigh, their eyes sparkling with excitement as they took a bite, savoring the flavor. "Although I'd probably say the same thing about any food here tonight," realizing they were talking with their mouth open, they laughed, covering it, "sorry -- have you found anything delicious yet?"

[danebyers]

Although he had yet to taste the beignets, Dane couldn't help his laugh in front of Stelly's enthusiasm. "I think I've found my own guilty pleasure here", he replied, lifting up his plate supporting a slice of king cake.

[viviennefreya]

Of course he attempted to prove her wrong, feeling his grip ease on her body, "You asked me to be honest on Christmas, and I was, you could at least be half-decent and do the same for me." Vivienne hissed through her teeth, "Maybe Cage was right I should have keep the stab you with my heel vibe." She knew he'd hate the fact that she had talked to someone about them, let alone a male about their relationship but it was to get under his skin. "I don't know maybe that guy was Mr. Right that you just stole me away from." Vivienne protested -- he wasn't, Dane knew it, she knew it, but this wasn't about making it easy for him either. "Could have been my future husband, two point five kids with a picket fence life." Which the thought of made her cringe inside, something he also probably knew. "Oh I do? Since when do you know me so well?"

[danebyers]

Cage? Who the fuck was Cage? Dane frowned when he heard the other male's name. First because it was, well, another dude. Then, because he hated the idea of someone knowing what had happened between them or, even worse, what she had in mind while he was still so confused about it. He gritted, remaining silent till she mentioned Mr. Right. She was telling bullshit and he knew it. Kids, fence life, that was perfect for that neighbor of his who loved season decorations but, Vivienne? She wasn't even a tiny bit believable. "Maybe I don't know you that well. Didn't know you were looking for the perfect surburban life." His fingers brushing her spine, he added, "You're free to run to him. I'd hate to stand between you and Mr. Right."

[viviennefreya]

"Can you ever just tell the truth for two seconds in your life?" She asked, her eye glancing up a fire light in them, a mix of anger but desire all tossing together. "You can pretend like I don't know you Dane, but I know you and I know what your eyes say. And the way your hands are gripping onto me like I'll disappear if you let me go." It was like is grip was practically searing into her skin. She did continue to dance with him but anytime she started to get a little far from him his hands gripped her tighter pulling her back into him. "Are you saying you're my cure to boredom?"

[danebyers]

As she said so, he released the pressure on his grip, as if he was trying to prove her wrong. That was useless. They both knew she was right. "What if I am?", he replied. "What are you gonna do about it, love?", he added near her ear before backing up his head so he could look at her. "Of course I am. Always have been. And I think you like it."

[onexmillion]

I'd more so give the alcohol the credit because that guy, sober? never would have said that. He's the guy that bags the groceries. Come Tuesday when I have to see him at the store is going to be funny. At least you come up with lines that are more leaning on cheesy funny than grossly inappropriate.

[danebyers]

Oh now that's going to be super awkward. Please tell me when you're going to pick your groceries because I wanna be there to see how he's going to react. Twenty bucks that he's gonna act like nothing happened but won't look you in the eye.

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

I don't come across people who are as blunt as you, so it's kind of refreshing. I wonder just how much money they have if they're able to keep spending it on all of the town. Do you think they're a billionaire or something? I hope it's not Bezos or Musk behind it all, but I doubt they would find themselves in a small town like Merrock. How are you liking the singles event so far?

[danebyers]

Thank you for the compliment, Zoey. Honestly, too much to be counted. You can't give money to a whole town if you don't have a big strongbox full of gold. But nah, I don't think it's Bezos or Musk. Those guys need their fame and Merrock isn't gonna give them glory. So far so good. You?

[docolives]

"My silly stuff?" she asked, one brow arching as she turned to look at Dane. "My stuff is not silly just becuase you don't understand the joy of Christmas lights, that's your loss." Although she was still pretty grateful that he had taken the time out to help her with that. "I do like muscly men, though, I can admit."

[danebyers]

"Yeah, if you say so." Although Vivienne made him spend a decent Christmas, the first one in years, he still wasn't a fan of the holiday. "Great! So we're looking for muscles. I could offer mine but you're not my type." Liar -- blonde, tough and outspoken? Definitely his type. "Now, age range. Not too old, I guess. But what about twenty-something?"

[viviennefreya]

For the most part she hadn't been seeking out Dane. Trying to give him space, give herself space. After talking to Cage, isn't wasn't that she didn't want to be around him, but she wanted him to come to her. Not out of a playful game of cat and mouse, but because he wanted to seek her out. She understood that some might not understand or approve it, but here she was trying to dance with some other guy that she had no chemistry with and was horribly boring. As the second song started her hand was plucked away and gently twirled into someone else, Dane. Eyes casting up the man. "Yeah? I didn't know you could get so jealous?" she could see it in his eyes whether he tried to deny it. "And if I am better with you, then dance with me."

[danebyers]

"This isn't jealousy", he shot back, looking down at her. Yet, it was. His eyes were screaming 'jealous' and so was the arm holding her tight. "I just think you were too good for him. Wasting your time with Mr. Jackass? Nah, it's not you." Following the upbeat rhythm, he made her dance but never let her get away too far. "That's me saving you from boredom, that's all."

[docolives]

Snorting softly when Livvy nearly collided with Dane, she knew taht he was probably the last person she had wanted to run into that night… but should have expected it, none the less. "Smart ass," she shot back, but there was a little bit of amusement to her voice. "Honestly, I want tall drinks and greasy bar food, but… a bald man, really? I'm not quite at the stage where I'm looking for a sugar daddy."

[danebyers]

"No, you can't Livvy. Tall drinks aren't going to help you with your silly stuff", he pointed out. "First of all, there's nothing wrong with getting a sugar daddy. Secondly, I'm sure we can find a bald guy who doesn't much money if that's in your criteria. As long as he has muscles, that's fine."

[onexmillion]

There's an idea and in their inebriated state I don't think their reflexes would work as fast! That pick up line would have gone over better than the one they said. This is going to earn me my fast pass to hell but this one takes the cake for the worst one ever. “Your breasts remind me of Mount Rushmore — my face should be among them.”

[danebyers]

You'd win the fight, there's no doubt about it. Well, what can I say, I'm a master in subtle pick-up lines -- or maybe not. The one with Mount Rushmore though, I don't know if that's bold, gross or at least very honest about the guy's intentions.

[viviennefreya]

He was just some random in Merrock passing through, seeing family members or friends -- she couldn't remember the story from when they had met at the bar. The man had asked for a dance, he was attractive enough, was she interested in taking him home? No. He seemed eager but it wasn't happening but she'd humor him with a dance. Somehow that dance turned into a second and she was looking for a getaway while listening to his idle chatter. @danebyers

[danebyers]

He was staring at them, brooding. What could she see in his stupid demeanor? Really, Dane was quite confident that the other guy had noting interesting in him. Yet, Vivienne was dancing. One song. He could let her enjoy someone else's company for a song. Wait. No. Who is he kidding? The second song was starting when Dane finally moved, made his way to the lovebirds and grabbed Viv's hand. "Stealing her for a few seconds", he announced to the other male. Seconds, minutes, hours, forever. "I think you're much better with me", he noticed, an arm around her waist and his hand still holding hers.

[danebyers]

Attending the Singles Night ; feb. 2023

[danebyers]

The Singles Night / @docolives

Going back in after a short smoke break, Dane ran into Livvy, not even trying to hide his sudden tiny smirk. "It's so good to see you here. Not that I care about your love life but please, find someone tall so I don't have to freeze my ass off for your decorations next time", he said. "I'm even willing to help you. So what do you want? Man, woman, blond, dark... bald?"

[danebyers]

Sometimes we're right, sometimes we're wrong Sometimes the line has just never been drawn Nights when we fight, we strike a chord Then we forget what we've been fighting for If you go down, then we go down together

@viviennefaye

[onexmillion]

✨ × singles night × ✨

Do you think if I throw my drink over my head they'll get the hint that I don't want to hear another one of their pick up lines?

[danebyers]

I think it'd be better if you throw it right to their face but maybe your idea would work, too. So what did they say? Did they accuse your father of being a thief because he stole all the stars from the sky to put them in your eyes?

[rosaliesea]

Even though I've lived here for my whole life, I'm never going to get used to how ridiculously cold it gets this time of year. We're in the heart of winter; no Christmas spirit to make the snow tolerable, and that damn groundhog telling us we've got six more weeks of winter. Really, I think that's a whole conspiracy theory in and of itself, but regardless, Phil's rubbing the coldness in my face like I'm some kind of joke to him. With Valentine's Day on the horizon, there's really only one redeeming quality remaining until, like, April: discounted holiday candy. Tell me, what's your go-to during this time of the year to keep yourself sane until something resembling warmth returns? Are you scrounging the drugstore aisles looking for a good discount on some Hershey kisses, or are you doing blanket hibernation and movies after work every evening? @merrock

[danebyers]

Finally! Finally someone who isn't all excited about the cold and the snow and all that craziness. As you can tell, I'm not a big fan either so I always have a hard time keeping myself sane. So, so far, my best plan has been to buy a lot of sweaters and to never leave my house without several layers of fabric. And trust me, no candy could ever be better than a big big sweatshirt.