The pub was busy as per usual and yet Belle had managed to snag a seat in the corner of the bar, sketchbook out without a care in the world- aside from the obvious studying, working, and figuring life out bit. She sipped at her soda water between touchups she had been working on for the last hour on the drawing that was less than inspired. Something about mandatory assignments did little to spark her muse, go figure. But her gaze took a break from the page to look up at the person who had just spoke, the end of the pencil between her teeth while she held it. “Um…” She glanced at the empty seat, wondering where the patron who had just been there had wandered off too. She pulled the pencil from her mouth and shrugged with an undetermined smile. “Looks like it’s all yours and you don’t even need to pay for it in beer. On the house.”
as eric stood, rocking back and forth on his feet he couldn’t help but find a bit of curiosity in the girl he was now speaking to. he’d seen her in his apartment and always meant to hold a conversation but for some reason he was hesitant, she was an enigma to him. he lifted his chin to take a peak at her notebook, confirmed a bit of his wonders about hobbies she held but her words caught him back into reality. “perfect, appreciate it.” he hummed with a soft laugh before taking the seat, ushering over the bartender to place his drink order. “you an artist?” he questioned, nodding over to the project she was working on. “looks familiar, had to do something similar for my drawing course i took last semester.” he explained and leaned back in his chair, extending his hand. “eric, by the way.”
“ is that your go to line?” he quipped back as his friend took a seat next to him at the bar.” weak, man. weak– but i’ll take that beer.” a potent scent clouded the air between them with no question of what it was.” and you’re holding out on me with the kush?” a mocked look of annoyance carving out his features.” i’m really questioning this bromance.”
had eric noticed who he had walked up on he would have led his sentence in a drastically different manner. he couldn’t help but smirk, pushing on his friends shoulder as he slid into the empty stool. “fuck off man, it works.” he teased and ushered over the bartender, placing an order for two beers on tap. “i’m not holdin’ out, you just gotta hit me up, i’m always down to burn with you.” he promised, nudging nate with his elbow. “all alone tonight my friend? shocker.” he hummed.
eric had wrapped up his time in the dark room at just the right time, the sun had set and he was free of all obligations that followed. after collecting a few prints he locked up the class and took to the streets. it didn’t take long for him to pull out a joint, needing the soft buzz to relax him after stressing out over the assignment he had just completed. he lit the end swiftly and took to the nearest bar. it didn’t take long for him to arrive, a bit of a high lingering on him as he extinguished the flame and shoved it back into his pocket. he slipped into the pub, his eyes locating a single open seat. he approached it slowly, his hand on the back before looking at the bystander beside it. “this seat taken? if not i might have a free beer in the works if you’re willing to give it up.” he hummed, a soft grin appearing on his lips.
“One more hour,” Jolene said from behind her laptop, peeking up over it to eye her current study partner. She felt it was easier to work in the library when studying for finals, but with the unwelcome distraction, she was struggling. “Just one more hour and we’ll do something else. We need to study. If I fail this semester, I can guarantee I will not come back. I don’t take failure well.” Jo sighed, shaking her head and slamming her computer shut. “I can’t do this. Can’t do this anymore. I need — I don’t know… Maybe a beer?”
eric looked up from his textbook, his eyes rolling a bit at the words tossed in his direction. he offered her a soft nod, a breath escaping his lips. “yeah, yeah. one more hour.” he grumbled. he hated the library, he always got a bit anxious and never was able to get his work done. “you’re not going to fail though.. you’re a genius, or whatever.” he shrugged, flipping the page of his book before jotting down a few more notes. it didn’t take long for her words to cause eric to laugh a bit. “knew you’d cave.. yeah fuck it, i’m down for a beer or six.” he hummed, shutting his own book as he looked back up to jolene.
( michael b jordan, cismale ) did you hear how ERIC MONTGOMERY is applying to columbia university as a ART major ?! the 26 year old is living in the CARLTON ARMS. i heard that they got in because they are +ALLURING and +PERSISTENT , but honestly i think HE can be -NEGLECTFUL and -ARROGANT. they’re a real CRESTFALLEN.oh well, only time will tell if the GRADUATE will make it til the end.
whats up lovers, lucky here. this is a favorite muse of mine that i’ve come to revive. read below for a brief(longish) bio and tap that heart for me to gracefully slide into ur dms.
tw death, tw drugs
born & raised in boston, massachusetts. he grew up in one of the rougher suburbs of the city with a single mother and three younger sisters. his father walked out on the family after his youngest sister was born & he hasn’t seen him since.
had to grow up quick, often left to take care of his siblings, practically raised them. he didn’t mind this, he understood his responsibilities
to help make ends meet he got involved with drugs, dealing them on the regular outside of school. he partnered up with his best friend and the two made enough to help support their families, of course without their knowledge
his best friend was killed in a deal gone wrong, he carries guilt on his shoulders to this day, knowing he was the one who was supposed to make the deal that day
cares for his family deeply and is incredible protective over them, fears to disappoint them over his consistent drug use and how entangled he is with dealing
got into art around the time of his friends death, it was something that took his mind off things and he was actually good at it. he clung to a nikon he bought from saving up his funds and is often spotted shooting pictures around campus
also loves to paint, more of a hobby of his but sells some of his better work
went to NYU for his undergrad, hoping to dive into the art realm but needed more experience. he works on short films and would love to get into directing.
he received a scholarship after graduation to columbia to pursue his master, something he never saw himself accomplishing.
eric was in a serious relationship at NYU, the pair were engaged but a month before they were set to wed she left him, this caused a rift in his emotions. he tends to sleep around, neglecting to form true bonds with the women in his life.
he doesn’t see himself getting into a relationship again, at least anytime soon. he holds deep trust issues that are hard to break.
despite his rough past eric is a very heart warming guy, he’ll have your back until the end if you’re close with him, he will never betray you and he’s a good shoulder to lean on in times of need
can also be a bit arrogant, conceited and such but this rarely shows. he’s very flirtatious and playful, loves to tease others.
CONNECTIONS
best friend: someone that eric confides in, he keeps most of his shit internalized so this could be someone that was able to crack his shell. they’re attached at the hip and are rarely seen apart, most likely cause mayhem at the bars & are banned from at least 3 walmarts.
fling(s): eric sleeps around, consistently. he loves a good one night stand or mutual fwb relationship. he’ll be straight forward with you when it comes to what he wants.
clients: eric is pretty reliable dealer, doesn’t matter the time of day he’ll get you what you want. he does tend to stray from the hard stuff but sticks to weed, xanax and a few psychedelics.
enemies: not everyone is gonna get along man, give me some type of rivalry, whether it be in the art world or social world. for some reason they just dont get along.
exes: while he hasn’t been in a serious relationship since his ex he wouldn’t be opposed to something casual. this could have ended in a rough way, one sided feelings or simply eric being a dumbass. open to anything
NOT LIMITED TO THESE! come slide in my dms, willing to plot out just about anything :)
