Pain Is My Kingdom

Twenty Six//Pain Empowerment//Hunter Cullen

[liamxslater]

@doubled-over-in-power​

Liam sat in the chair, outside of the paintball room. He didn’t have anyone to play so he knew he’d have to wait until someone walked in the doors. And as if right on cue, the bell rings and Liam looks towards the doors. He let out a frustrated sigh as he realized who it was. Hunter. “I guess we are the only two that are interested in this place today.” Liam muttered as he stood up to get the vest on. “You up for a round or two?” With the emotions he felt towards Hunter, he’d make his life hell during the competition.

[doubled-over-in-power]

Paintball seemed like a good idea, it gave Hunter short little bursts of pain that only left him with bruises. It was one of the less extreme ways he could gain pain. But what Hunter didn’t predict was that Liam would be there. It wasn’t that Hunter didn’t like Liam, actually they had done extreme sports in the past together. It was just difficult to be around Liam with the whole Isa situation. “I guess so, getting hit with paintballs  isn’t everyone's type of fun.” Hunter shrugged. “ we could do best out of three matches?” Hunter knew Liam wouldn’t let him have an easy ride 

[lorelaijennings-lgrp]

Where there is a will, there is a way. This was the mantra of the near thirty-year old as she pushed past the forty minute mark on her uphill climb on the gym bike. She had to admit, that despite being in this mysterious place for almost twelve months, she had only used the gym twice before now. It was only because of the weather that she had decided to take advantage of the quiet morning. Lori let her legs slow, he breathing shallow out slowly and her eyes dart across the slowly filling gym. She spotted members of the Guard, other residents and the typical trainers that donned the place in a morning. 

And while she was perfectly happy to work out in front of people, at the moment she felt icky and sweaty, after pushing herself straight for the past hour and half - circuit training, bag work and the bike. Swim and sauna time. Changing pretty quickly into a costume, she took a few laps in the pool before slipping into the already half full sauna. “Busy this morning, isn’t it?” Lori attempted at a conversation start, settling into a spot beside the coals. 

[doubled-over-in-power]

Hunter this past week had been pushing himself harder, mainly to impress Isabella. He’d been hitting the weight pretty hard, lifting twice what he should be able to, thanks to his power. Hunter wasn’t exactly shy so he always had a big group of gym buddies around to show off to. But there was now better way to wind down then the sauna. He’d change into some shorts laying down topless on the wooden lats

Hunter heard someone open up the doors, he slowly sat up “it gets busier later, it only looked busy because my buddies were together.” He said to the woman. “Names Hunter and I only bite if you ask me to.”

[doubled-over-in-power]

[etiennecanet]

doubled-over-in-power‌:

“It’s alright I’m only messing with you.” Hunter explained laughing. It didn’t look like the woman didn’t have much luck. “Yeah I’m kinda out of a job right now, but it doesn’t mean I have to stop.” Hunter said starting to walk towards the area where the government works had been assigned to live. “I don’t want your money, you can just help me make it” hunter offered, it would feel wrong to take her money when he was going to make it anyway.

Larissa arched her brow at the man. “So wait, you’re working for the government but then you’re out of a job? Connects the dots for me, because I’m lost.” She shook her head, feeling a little bit at ease. She’d seen hunter around the hospital, so he knew he was a nice enough person. At least he didn’t really give off any serial killer vibes. Letting her hunger win, Larissa followed after him, falling just a few short steps behind him. “Okay, that’s fine. What did you get?” She asked furious, hoping it was something good - and fast.

[doubled-over-in-power]

“Yeah before the TRP took over I had a job now there in charge and the government been kicked out I haven’t got one.” It just meant he could focus more on training his power and body. “I’m definitely not gonna work for the TRP since they kidnapped me, my girlfriend and my best friend.” Hunter would never forgive them for that. “carbonara I made the pasta yesterday so it shouldn’t take to long.”

[jackson--norris]

Lake Grimstone was no longer home, not since TRP took over and the more time that passed the harder it was for Jackson to be there. But one thing that made it easier for him were his friends such as Hunter. And that was why he was at the bar waiting for his friend, he needed a few drinks and there was no better drinking partner than Hunter. “Just a beer for now,” he said to the bartender. 

@doubled-over-in-power​

[doubled-over-in-power]

Lake Grimstone is definitely changing and not for the better in Hunter option, it made him want to go home to Jessica even with the pandemic that’s happening out there. But he had Jackson and Isa who were the only people he truly cared about In this town. “I’ll have a cider. You know someone please people think this whole virus thing is a lie that the trp are just saying it, but I’m not sure they’d stoop so low”

[drabbles-and-ideas]

Confess something you've thought about me on anon

[kayleighflies]

Kay

Blake

Antonia

Theodore

[doubled-over-in-power]

Hunter

Wentworth

Gab/Val

[etiennecanet]

doubled-over-in-power‌:

Hunter tried to hide his smile at her reaction “I’m not that scary am I?” He teased the woman. Hunter knew it would look dodge going home with a stranger to eat, but Hunter was just being kind “it’s not problem really, I used to work for the government making sure everyone was looked after so this isn’t much of a stretch for me.” He wasn’t sure how Isabella would feel about it but he knew she wouldn’t let someone go hungry.

She let out a nervous chuckle. “No, not at all. I was just fully focused at the clerk, didn’t even hear you come close.” Her shoulders shrugged ever so slightly as she glanced at the store for one more time. Maybe the guy changed his mind and decided to take pity on her? The darkness of the store definitely begged to differ. “Oh, the government?” She asked, nodding her head and giving herself a moment to think. Though she didn’t get it, her stomach started to mumble. “Can I give you some money for it, so it doesn’t seem like a completely lost cause?” She asked, hopefully.

[doubled-over-in-power]

“It’s alright I’m only messing with you.” Hunter explained laughing. It didn’t look like the woman didn’t have much luck. “Yeah I’m kinda out of a job right now, but it doesn’t mean I have to stop.” Hunter said starting to walk towards the area where the government works had been assigned to live. “I don’t want your money, you can just help me make it” hunter offered, it would feel wrong to take her money when he was going to make it anyway.

[doubled-over-in-power]

[etiennecanet]

doubled-over-in-power‌:

Hunter had got enough ingredients for his meal tonight and enough so he could have it for his lunch tomorrow, he was leaving the store when he saw Larissa, the cashier had already closed his till so there wasn’t much Hunter could do there. “He’s just doing his job”hunter pointed out. “Look I’ve got enough food for two and I’m about to go cook it do you wanna join?”

Larissa jumped slightly at the voice behind her. Putting her hand over her chest, she sighed loudly. “God, you scared me.” Though she might as well have been scaring the rest of the people that could have thought she was some kind of thirsty intruder. “I know, but still…” she worked for such long hours, she just needed some food, and she simply never found the time to go for a proper food shop. “I wouldn’t want to intervene with your evening.” she offered him a polite smile. She’d be the worst person just randomly going off to some people’s apartments for food. 

[doubled-over-in-power]

Hunter tried to hide his smile at her reaction “I’m not that scary am I?” He teased the woman. Hunter knew it would look dodge going home with a stranger to eat, but Hunter was just being kind “it’s not problem really, I used to work for the government making sure everyone was looked after so this isn’t much of a stretch for me.” He wasn’t sure how Isabella would feel about it but he knew she wouldn’t let someone go hungry.

[etiennecanet]

She had 3 minutes left until the store closed. If she moved the same once as she usually did, she would get there in 5 minutes, therefore 2 minutes too late. Grunting through her teeth, and keeping an eye on her watch, Larissa put her hand on her bag and broke into a run. Now she wasn’t exactly the athletic kind. The only kind of activity she did was a light jog every other morning to make sure her bones weren’t so stiff, doctors’ orders. But breaking into a fast run, she knew was going to hurt her lungs already. But it so happened she had managed to see the lights of the store in just under three minutes. She knew that because she checked her watch on the way. 

As she finally got closer to the store, she saw the last cleck clicking off all of the lights. “No! Come on!” She said, huffing and puffing through her teeth. “I just need some food! Let me in, please!” All the needed was like 5 nuts. She’d be fine if she even got one macadamia nut. she just needed something for the energy, especially now that she had lost it now that she ran all this way for nothing. “You’re so fucking rude!” She shouted at the window, showing them the middle finger while trying to catch her breath. She didn’t want to go to the bar again just so she could order some snack food. 

[doubled-over-in-power]

Hunter had got enough ingredients for his meal tonight and enough so he could have it for his lunch tomorrow, he was leaving the store when he saw Larissa, the cashier had already closed his till so there wasn’t much Hunter could do there. “He’s just doing his job”hunter pointed out. “Look I’ve got enough food for two and I’m about to go cook it do you wanna join?”

[doubled-over-in-power]

[doubled-over-in-power]

Hunter was expecting Isa to show after those text but when? He didn’t know he just had to wait for her. So he continued with his deadlifts adding ridiculous amounts of weight just so he could show off. He heard her voice before her saw Isabella he put the weights down so he could greet her properly “Hey beautiful” he kissed her. “Power training or normal?” he whispered in her ear

@isabella-dimaria

[isabella-dimaria]

doubled-over-in-power‌: 

That sentence it was like Isabella had gone into his mind and plucked the words out, Hunter liked being denied what he wanted, he liked the unexpected so if Isa wanted to surprise him, he is more then willing for it to happen “ I’m cerious as to what you’ll do.” The light slap she placed on his arm made it easier for him to capture her hand and lead it to the back of his neck “oh really, what’s the first lesson going to be on?” When she bit her lip Hunter found it hard to resist, he couldn’t help but lean down and claim her lips. “I think you underestimate my muggel charm. Or trust me you’ll fold before I play my cards.” He winked “that hurts” he faked offence “you so mean to me.”!

The look on her face said it all, all the extra work to get this place ready had paid off. Hunter had worried that Isabella would find it to cheesy, that she thought it was tacky. But her words were all the reassurance he needed she wanted to make better memories, ones that didn’t involve them arguing. Hunter lingered in her kiss making it last longer, kissing her back with one of his own “well I did set the bar so high last time, I’m surprised I beat it”

If someone asked Isa when it was that she began to look at Hunter as more than just her friend’s annoying ex, she wouldn’t be able to tell you. Not even she knew when it happened, it wasn’t like he had done one big gesture that had made her see him differently. it was more like a bunch of small but significant ones. “The point is to keep you curious, I don’t want you growing tired of this.” She said with a smile on her lips. Isa hummed when his hand caught hers and she happily wrapped her arms around him again. “probably show you the things I like, it’s always nice to start there. You can also show me what you like.” Before she could say much else his lips were on hers and she smiled into the kiss, god, he was a good kisser. “You’re so cocky! You’re lucky I like that.” Isa joked. “Sorry, but to be fair, I never claimed to be nice.” She chuckled. 

“You did set it quite high, I honestly didn’t think you would be able to beat it.” Isa teased. So much had happened between that night and this one, they had both gone through so much and they had both grown closer. Essentially they were the same people that had been there that night, but this time they saw each other in a different light. “I also didn’t make things easy for you.” She admitted with an apologetic smile. 

[doubled-over-in-power]

Hunter shock his head tired of her, he didn’t think it could ever be possible “ we’ll see, but I know you’ll never tire of me.” He winked “sounds like a plan to me.” Even if it wil be a little strange to see Isa in that light but definitely appealing. “And your lucky I like you.” He retorted.

“You know me, born to show off. but now I’ll just show off that I’m with you.” He smirked back pulling the chair out for her to sit down “you were looking out for your friend and from the outside I’m a bit of an ass. I’m sorry for putting your and Kristens friendship in such a strange spot.” He apologised, Kristen still wasn’t speaking properly to him so heavens knows how she talking to Isa. He looked over the candles on the table to her brown eyes letting his walls down around her “I’m really happy we’re doing this.” He breathed

[doubled-over-in-power]

🐢 - kristen

I like you / I hate you / I dislike you / I love you / You are family / I would take a bullet for you / I would shoot you / I would lie to your face / I would say something cruel to you on purpose / I would say something cruel to you accidentally  / I would cheat on you / I would physically hurt you / You annoy me / You amuse me / I’d laugh at you / I’d laugh with you / I’d manipulate you / You scare me / You confuse me / I wish I knew you better / I trust you / I don’t trust you / You inspire me / I consider you an equal / You are beneath me / You’re better than me / I would trust you with my life / I think you’re mean / I think you’re petty / I think you’re childish / I think you’re smart / I think you’re stupid / I think you’re a bad person / I think you’re a good person / I’m not sure what kind of person you are / I wish you would listen to me / I want to make you proud / I wish you would notice me / I want to impress you / I would hurt other people for you / I’m not sure how to make you happy / I’m a bad influence on you / You deserve better than me / We make a great team / I’d have a one night stand with you / I’d have a relationship with you / I would marry you / I fantasize about our life together / I would trust you with my most treasured belonging / I would tell you my darkest secrets / You disgust me / You intimidate me / I hope I intimidate you / I’d hug you / I’d let you hug me / I’m scared of losing you / I don’t think you like me / I want to be better for you / I respect you / I don’t respect you / You’re my mentor / You’re my friend / You’re my best friend / I have a crush on you / I could easily watch you die / I’d get drunk with you / I’d party with you/ I’d comfort you / I’d prank you / I’d spike your drink / I’d act behind your back / I’d abandon you / I’d hurt you to get what I want / I would choose my happiness over yours / I would choose your happiness over mine / I despise how much I care for you / I need you / I’m dependent on you / I don’t know what I’d do without you / I’m scared of you leaving me / I’d give my life for you / You frustrate me / I’d call for you in a time of need / I would protect you / I’d visit you in hospital / I’d carry you if you were hurt / I’d feel guilty if I hurt you / I’d let you be near me when I am vulnerable / I’d ignore a phone call from you / I’d call you at 3am / I’d break you out of jail / I’d get angry at you / I would shout at you / You’re too loud / You’re too quiet / You’re too sensitive / You can’t take a joke / You embarrass me / I feel nothing for you / You’re reckless / You’re bossy / You bore me / I would ask your advice / I would blame you for something I did / I would cry in your arms / You have the power to hurt me more than anyone else (Kristen knows things) / 

[doubled-over-in-power]

🐢

I like you / I hate you / I dislike you / I love you / You are family / I would take a bullet for you / I would shoot you / I would lie to your face / I would say something cruel to you on purpose / I would say something cruel to you accidentally  / I would cheat on you / I would physically hurt you / You annoy me / You amuse me / I’d laugh at you / I’d laugh with you / I’d manipulate you / You scare me / You confuse me / I wish I knew you better / I trust you / I don’t trust you / You inspire me / I consider you an equal / You are beneath me / You’re better than me / I would trust you with my life / I think you’re mean / I think you’re petty / I think you’re childish / I think you’re smart / I think you’re stupid / I think you’re a bad person / I think you’re a good person / I’m not sure what kind of person you are / I wish you would listen to me / I want to make you proud / I wish you would notice me / I want to impress you / I would hurt other people for you / I’m not sure how to make you happy / I’m a bad influence on you / You deserve better than me / We make a great team / I’d have a one night stand with you / I’d have a relationship with you / I would marry you / I fantasize about our life together / I would trust you with my most treasured belonging / I would tell you my darkest secrets / You disgust me / You intimidate me / I hope I intimidate you / I’d hug you / I’d let you hug me / I’m scared of losing you / I don’t think you like me / I want to be better for you / I respect you / I don’t respect you / You’re my mentor / You’re my friend / You’re my best friend / I have a crush on you / I could easily watch you die / I’d get drunk with you / I’d party with you/ I’d comfort you / I’d prank you / I’d spike your drink / I’d act behind your back / I’d abandon you / I’d hurt you to get what I want / I would choose my happiness over yours / I would choose your happiness over mine / I despise how much I care for you / I need you / I’m dependent on you / I don’t know what I’d do without you / I’m scared of you leaving me / I’d give my life for you / You frustrate me / I’d call for you in a time of need / I would protect you / I’d visit you in hospital / I’d carry you if you were hurt / I’d feel guilty if I hurt you / I’d let you be near me when I am vulnerable / I’d ignore a phone call from you / I’d call you at 3am / I’d break you out of jail / I’d get angry at you / I would shout at you / You’re too loud / You’re too quiet / You’re too sensitive / You can’t take a joke / You embarrass me / I feel nothing for you / You’re reckless / You’re bossy / You bore me / I would ask your advice / I would blame you for something I did / I would cry in your arms / You have the power to hurt me more than anyone else / 

[littlemiss-ivy]

Send 🐢 in my ask box!

[jazzy-martinez]

aria-lilly‌:

And I will bold what applies to you.

ittlemiss-ivy:

I like you / I hate you / I dislike you / I love you / You are family / I would take a bullet for you / I would shoot you / I would lie to your face / I would say something cruel to you on purpose / I would say something cruel to you accidentally  / I would cheat on you / I would physically hurt you / You annoy me / You amuse me / I’d laugh at you / I’d laugh with you / I’d manipulate you / You scare me / You confuse me / I wish I knew you better / I trust you / I don’t trust you / You inspire me / I consider you an equal / You are beneath me / You’re better than me / I would trust you with my life / I think you’re mean / I think you’re petty / I think you’re childish / I think you’re smart / I think you’re stupid / I think you’re a bad person / I think you’re a good person / I’m not sure what kind of person you are / I wish you would listen to me / I want to make you proud / I wish you would notice me / I want to impress you / I would hurt other people for you / I’m not sure how to make you happy / I’m a bad influence on you / You deserve better than me / We make a great team / I’d have a one night stand with you / I’d have a relationship with you / I would marry you / I fantasize about our life together / I would trust you with my most treasured belonging / I would tell you my darkest secrets / You disgust me / You intimidate me / I hope I intimidate you / I’d hug you / I’d let you hug me / I’m scared of losing you / I don’t think you like me / I want to be better for you / I respect you / I don’t respect you / You’re my mentor / You’re my friend / You’re my best friend / I have a crush on you / I could easily watch you die / I’d get drunk with you / I’d party with you/ I’d comfort you / I’d prank you / I’d spike your drink / I’d act behind your back / I’d abandon you / I’d hurt you to get what I want / I would choose my happiness over yours / I would choose your happiness over mine / I despise how much I care for you / I need you / I’m dependent on you / I don’t know what I’d do without you / I’m scared of you leaving me / I’d give my life for you / You frustrate me / I’d call for you in a time of need / I would protect you / I’d visit you in hospital / I’d carry you if you were hurt / I’d feel guilty if I hurt you / I’d let you be near me when I am vulnerable / I’d ignore a phone call from you / I’d call you at 3am / I’d break you out of jail / I’d get angry at you / I would shout at you / You’re too loud / You’re too quiet / You’re too sensitive / You can’t take a joke / You embarrass me / I feel nothing for you / You’re reckless / You’re bossy / You bore me / I would ask your advice / I would blame you for something I did / I would cry in your arms / You have the power to hurt me more than anyone else / 

jackson–norris

jazzy-martinez

healer-max

justxalexa

[doubled-over-in-power]

Val/Gab

Hunter

Wentworth

[isabella-dimaria]

doubled-over-in-power‌:

Hunter: Hey…

Hunter: and I’m who you go to? 😂 I guess I could provide you with that 😉

Hunter: sure! I’m in the gym already can’t lose my muscle 💪🏋️‍♂️

Isabella: Well… actually I contacted everyone on my contact list but no one was available ;) 

Isabella: I think you already did lol. Can I meet you there? 

[doubled-over-in-power]

Hunter: yeah you’ll say that but you were just leaving the best till last

Hunter: well I’m just gonna have to spend more time at the gym and not with you then 😉😂 you don’t have to ask just get your ass here