Elle

Be enough for yourself first, the rest of the world can wait.

[staryeyednerd]

Aries Girl - Passionate, everyone loves her, dominant, the first one to try something new.

Zodiac Girls 1/12

[booksquoteslife]

“Everything I know, I know because of love.”

— Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace

[ellebranwell]

[Elle always thought that exams were a cruel form a torture, so when she started teaching, she decided that class projects and homework would be more important than the exam. By school policy she still had to make her students an exam every 2 months, but it was only worth the 5% of the final grade. She encouraged her students to read, and each month they had to deliver an essay of the book of the month that they picked together. She was at the cafeteria, grading the last essay and she could not believe what she was reading] Seriously? Seriously? [she mumbled] This two are in so much trouble, I’ll have to call their parents [sighs and closes her eyes to breathe in, when she opens her eyes she sees your character looking at her] Sorry, you must think that I’m crazy talking out loud like that

[seankeller]

location: farmer’s market

time: mid afternoon

Selling some baking goods at the farmer’s market, that Minnie had made, Sean was in the middle of making another sell to an old lady when he noticed someone else come near. “I’ll-I’ll be with you in a second.” He says with a small smile before gathering some change and saying goodbye before turning to the other. “Hey, see anything interesting?” 

[ellebranwell]

[Part of Elle’s routine was going to the farmers market every weekend. Today she bought some flowers and vegetables, she was about to leave when a scent caught her attention, so she approached to see what was it that smelled so good] Hi, yes I do, all of this looks amazing. [she pointed at a muffin] First a quick question, does this have honey?

[leave-it-to-nadine]

"Hi there..." Nadine appeared in front of your character, clasping her hands together as she spoke with a large smile, "I wanted to thank you for supporting Copper Fig. We understand it's always a risk to try a new restaurant, but in our first few opening months, it's so important for us to have people like you take a chance on our business. So, I wanted to offer you a drink on the house, as a thank you for supporting a young local business." She smiled once more as she pulled out her notepad and a pen, waiting for their order.

[ellebranwell]

Hi, you don’t have to thank me, I love supporting new businesses and let me tell you a little secret… when its about food, I’m all in, also I like taking risks, that being said, what would you recommend me to eat and drink? The thing that you crave every time?

[ellebranwell]

About Elle

Elle si 23 year old writer, right now while she looks for inspiration for her next book, she is teaching in the local Elementary School. Ironically she writes about love, the only thing she always feels is out of her reach.

She is a single daughter, she comes from a wealthy family in New York (she keeps this as a secret), some day she is supposed to run the family company although she is against it. Her friends and family think its weird she chose Barton Point to settle, so they don’t visit her much, she loves living here and the life that she has built the last two years.

Elle is a big fan of coffee and wine, her house always smells like coffee and there is always a wine bottle in the fridge.

Her hobbies are archery and gymnastics.

She owns 4 puppies: Olive, Chai, Sol and Koda.

[allisonedit]

Allison Smiles: 1/? ↪ 1x3 Pack Mentality

[aaronstveit]

[thebrainchronicles]

the only places I feel utterly at peace.. quiet cafes and libraries.

[ecnmatic]

[cleo-somers]

ellabranwell​:

I know exactly how awkward can be [sighs] I’m going to tell you a little secret of mine, no one besides my brothers know this, not even Kayin and I don’t want him to ever find out. [takes a sip of her wine tho gain courage] I’ve already told you about Alexander, well he has an older brother, who liked me. When Alexander was alive I thought that he was flirting with me, but he always had girlfriends, so I never thought about us being together. But when Alex died he told me that loves me, he even claims that one day I will marry him. But I don’t like him, at least not in that way, he is family and nothing more to me. When he came forward with his feelings it was awkward, the kind of cutting with scissors the tension. Things between us are better now, last time we spoke, I told him I was dating someone, and he was happy for me, because I am happy [sighs] My point is that if he really wants you, even as a friend you will find a way to stay in each other lives. Have you ever heard about the red thread of destiny? Maybe you and Riv have that. [gasps] Please, don’t ghost Matt that’s a horrible thing to do, he deserves better, and also you. You deserve better than keep wondering “what if?” and I think that you know that, and I’m sure Riv knows that as well.

Oh, God. [Cleo made a face and sipped her wine] That sounds intense. See, I don’t know how you do it– I wouldn’t be able to be friends with that guy anymore. Did he chill with the calls when you told him you were with Kayin? [she asked.] I don’t know, I guess I just find the idea complicated. Like, again, if I told him I liked him and he didn’t like me back, I probably would pull away too, for my own sake. I don’t think I’d be able to see him again. [bites her lip, still picking stuff off her pizza] And he’s not wondering what if, trust me. I love that you think he is, but he’s not. That’s my job right now. [chuckles] What’s the, uh, red thread of destiny, though?

[ellebranwell]

It took me a while to be friends with him again after that, but we both cared and loved the same person, eventually I found a way to put it behind us [smiles] He did, he actually respected that I’m involved with Kayin now, specially because he knows me and he knows that if I’m dating Kayin is because I really care about him. [sighs] Cleo, he is you best friend, for what you’ve told me, he loves you. And perhaps you’re right, there is always the possibility that he doesn’t like you the same way, but if you don’t talk to him, don’t tell him how you feel, your always going to be wondering if you two could had more [takes a sip of her wine] It comes from a Chinese legend- It is commonly thought of as an invisible red cord around the finger of those that are destined to meet one another in a certain situation as they are "their true love". The two people connected by the red thread are destined lovers, regardless of place, time, or circumstances. This magical cord may stretch or tangle, but never break.- I really like to believe that is true.

[woahitskayin]

ellabranwell​:

Friday next week, I just want to get it done as quickly as possible, but next week is finals week and it was the day I could get it done and apparently that day you had a space open so it was perfect.

Why the rush for the tattoo? You know they take a couple months of healing before they look really nice.

[ellebranwell]

I know but…[sighs and unconsciously starts playing with her ring. July 20th was the birthday of her beloved aunt who passed away when she was little and that day was also the day Alexander passed away, the tattoo was a way to remember them both] I just needed it to be done before the 20th that’s all. [Turns her head around and looks throughout the window]

[cleo-somers]

ellabranwell​:

[laughs] I know that, but I also know that you won’t sue me, you love me too much. [Ella payed attention to Cleo’s explanation and let her to let it all out] You are probably going to hate me about what I’m going to ask you, but have you talked with River? [leans back on her chair] You were the one who told me that talking things helped. [Ella takes a slice of pizza before continuing talking] I think, that he likes you back, and that he’s avoiding because he doesn’t know how to express his feelings for you. Trust me on this one, after all Kayin kind of did the same thing to me, and I grew up with two brothers who were emotionally constipated. What I still don’t get is why you are “kind of dating Matt” if you don’t like him the same way he likes you

[Cleo furrowed her brows, crossing her arms over her chest as Ella used her own words against her. Frustrated because she knew Ella was right, she shook her head and rolled her eyes slightly] It’s not that easy. Not for us. River and I have always been friends- just friends. I love what we have, and I- if I tell him how I feel and he doesn’t feel the same way, it’s going to change things, whether I like it or not. I might even lose him forever. I’d like to think I wouldn’t, but… have you ever tried to be friends with someone who has feelings for you when the feeling’s not mutual? It’s- it’s awkward. It’s uncomfortable. [sighs] But no, that’s not it. You don’t know Riv– he’s so forward when he’s into someone. And I’m not going to lie, there have been moments where I’ve thought that maybe he does have feelings for me too, but… our entire friendship we’ve been so flirty with each other - to the point where people are surprised to find out we’re not together! - it’s hard to tell if it’s real or not. Like maybe this is just normal for us, but I’m grasping at straws because I desperately want to believe we could be something. [shrugs] And I don’t know why I’m still with Matt. I’ve been trying to break things off since it started, but it never feels like the right time. I can’t do it over text, I can’t do it over the phone, I- I thought about leaving him a message and then blocking his number so I don’t have to actually talk to him, but.. he’s my brother’s best friend. And I have to be careful how I do it, because I don’t want to mess things up for them. Or us! I’m still going to have to see him, you know?

[ellebranwell]

I know exactly how awkward can be [sighs] I’m going to tell you a little secret of mine, no one besides my brothers know this, not even Kayin and I don’t want him to ever find out. [takes a sip of her wine tho gain courage] I’ve already told you about Alexander, well he has an older brother, who liked me. When Alexander was alive I thought that he was flirting with me, but he always had girlfriends, so I never thought about us being together. But when Alex died he told me that loves me, he even claims that one day I will marry him. But I don’t like him, at least not in that way, he is family and nothing more to me. When he came forward with his feelings it was awkward, the kind of cutting with scissors the tension. Things between us are better now, last time we spoke, I told him I was dating someone, and he was happy for me, because I am happy [sighs] My point is that if he really wants you, even as a friend you will find a way to stay in each other lives. Have you ever heard about the red thread of destiny? Maybe you and Riv have that. [gasps] Please, don’t ghost Matt that’s a horrible thing to do, he deserves better, and also you. You deserve better than keep wondering “what if?” and I think that you know that, and I’m sure Riv knows that as well.

[woahitskayin]

ellabranwell​:

You always say that about you work and yes I’m ready to go. [open the car door and left her bag on the backseat] The reason I was asking about work is because I rescheduled my appointment

Because it’s true. There hasn’t been anything new really. *het gets into the car and starts it up* Oh yeah? When did you reschedule it for?

[ellebranwell]

Friday next week, I just want to get it done as quickly as possible, but next week is finals week and it was the day I could get it done and apparently that day you had a space open so it was perfect.

[cleo-somers]

ellabranwell​:

Aha [she looked at Cleo skeptically, not fully believing her] Then if you are excited,-which don’t you think I buy for a second- why were you being dramatic, angsty and weird, just yesterday? [she grabbed her glass of wine and took a sip] What’s wrong? Or What is bothering you? [she interrupted Cleo when she opened her mouth] And don’t tell me that is nothing, you brought pizza and wine, we both do this when something is bugging us

[Cleo blinked at Ella as she talked - as she called her out - and then she shook her head, leaning back on the chair while taking a much needed sip of her glass of wine] You know what, it should be illegal to know me this well. I could probably sue you– you know my dad’s a lawyer, right? Mh-hm. [she shook her head, flipping open one of the pizza boxes and grabbing a slice] I’m o-kay. [she sighed] I just- things have been weird between me and Riv these last few months. We haven’t been hanging out as much, and, like, a new season of The Bachelorette started last month, and we haven’t been doing our Bachelor nights at all. Katie’s season is halfway through and I don’t know who Greg is yet, all I know is that we all love him. [she frowned, holding her glass of wine close to her chest] And we used to be all over each other – in a friendly, flirty way – it’s complicated, but right now it’s… awkward. We can barely look at each other in the eyes, and I know that I’m very much to blame, but… I can’t stop thinking that maybe he knows how I feel and he’s trying to avoid me as much as he can. A-and then there’s the guilt! God, the guilt is eating me alive! All because… [she let out a sharp exhale and started absentmindedly picking off the olives in her pizza] Matt exists, and I’m sort of dating him, but not really, but enough to make me feel like I’m cheating on him. Like, he gets all excited and happy when we can talk, and I’m over here agonizing over the fact that I haven’t cuddled with River McGrath since Matt James ignored a hug from Rachael Kirkconnell on national television.

[ellebranwell]

[laughs] I know that, but I also know that you won’t sue me, you love me too much. [Ella payed attention to Cleo’s explanation and let her to let it all out] You are probably going to hate me about what I’m going to ask you, but have you talked with River? [leans back on her chair] You were the one who told me that talking things helped. [Ella takes a slice of pizza before continuing talking] I think, that he likes you back, and that he’s avoiding because he doesn’t know how to express his feelings for you. Trust me on this one, after all Kayin kind of did the same thing to me, and I grew up with two brothers who were emotionally constipated. What I still don’t get is why you are “kind of dating Matt” if you don’t like him the same way he likes you

[ellebranwell]

[cleo-somers]

ellabranwell​:

Oh that explains it [she said from the kitchen, she walked in to the dinner room with two glasses of wine and a bottle opener] They are cute, although I would’ve stayed with black if that’s what you really wanted or another color [she said looking at them] Where are you going to?

No, I really like the pink. I was just being dramatic and angsty and weird. [she giggled as she popped open the bottle of wine, pouring it in their glasses] We’re going to Canada. Lake Louise in Alberta– we’re staying in a cabin for a week. [smiles] I’m excited. The place looks nice.

[ellebranwell]

Aha [she looked at Cleo skeptically, not fully believing her] Then if you are excited,-which don’t you think I buy for a second- why were you being dramatic, angsty and weird, just yesterday? [she grabbed her glass of wine and took a sip] What’s wrong? Or What is bothering you? [she interrupted Cleo when she opened her mouth] And don’t tell me that is nothing, you brought pizza and wine, we both do this when something is bugging us