tracking dirt in the house

[fosterskids]

[ Everyone kept acting like Vinny was someone to be afraid of, and Lily found that so silly. What bad could he have done? He was so nice and he made her giggle all the time. She does so now, hugging her doll tightly. ]

   "You’re my best friend.“

[ She sets her doll down carefully before throwing her arms around him instead, tucking herself under his arm. ]

[neoninmyveins]

The easy admission froze him for a brief moment before he returned her hug. Vinny squeezed her gently and thanked her a million times in his head for not prejudging him. She seemed to be the only person here willing to give him a chance. In just a few moments, she already meant the world to him. How far he had come from the boy he was before.

 “And you’re my best friend, too.”

[untrainxd]

Somehow they’d found where Max lived, but they didn’t find him. He was three steps ahead and when they showed up on his campus, he was gone. Goodbye scholarship, farewell friends. This was his life now, ever since he moved to a big city. He thought he could trust his friend with his secret, especially since he saved the poor bastard, but people are afraid of power. Miracles. Whatever. So he ran.

For days he was out roaming the streets trying to keep a low profile. At least he looked like every other bloke out there when he put a hat over his eyes. He wasn’t exactly massive, so his height wouldn’t throw him out there either. The number one helper today though? The rain. It was practically flooding, the visibility was wrecked and not many people wanted to be out in the woods, so he just walked and walked until he found a nice big tree to sit under.

[fosterskids]

It was an okay place. Loud, messy, and overcrowded. But nice. It was better than sneaking into motel after motel or finding a bridge to sleep under. Besides, Beth seemed happier than Ellen had seen in years. Her little sister craved human contact, despite not being able to touch another human being without electrocuting them. Life was shit that way, but Beth didn't let that get to her. Ellen wished she could too, but instead she was hiding up in a tree on Scarlet's property. In the rain.

She pulls her hood further over her forehead when she sees him. A boy with sandy hair, maybe her age. Tilting her head, she watches him take a seat at her tree. The rain didn't disrupt her vision at all, one of the perks of her powers. Eyes like a bird. Leaning over the branch she's sitting on, she gets a closer look at him. A witch, she reads his energy signature. "Your pants are going to get soggy," she calls down, voice level and calm.

[thnkfilm]

“Depression is an inability to construct a future.”

Side Effects (2013) dir. Steven Soderbergh

[popularphotography]

Rooney Mara in “Ain’t them bodies saints” (David Lowery, 2013).

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Rooney Mara in A Nightmare on Elm Street (dir.Samuel Bayer, 2010)

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Arden Cho in Mario Dice

[neoninmyveins]

[ Vinny was impressed with her powers, she was adorable and he wanted so badly to take her under his wing. What were the odds of finding another with the same alchemist elements? They could make gorgeous light shows together. He sat down next to her on her bed and looked her right in the eyes. ]

      “I will stay with you as long as I’m welcome.”

[fosterskids]

[ Everyone kept acting like Vinny was someone to be afraid of, and Lily found that so silly. What bad could he have done? He was so nice and he made her giggle all the time. She does so now, hugging her doll tightly. ]

   "You're my best friend."

[ She sets her doll down carefully before throwing her arms around him instead, tucking herself under his arm. ]

[neoninmyveins]

[ Vinny took the doll and held it up to admire it. Swiping at the botched bangs, he smiled down at his new friend. Maybe the doll looked silly to her, but he’s seen worse hair cuts on real people. ]

            “Oh good! Her hair isn’t so bad, I can work with it.”

[fosterskids]

[ A large grin spreads on her mouth as she spins around in a complete circle in excitement. She was bubbling with youthful energy, glowing although she didn't possess the lights that he did. Jumping onto her bed, she lands with her legs under her. ]

     "Are you gonna stay here forever now?"

[neoninmyveins]

[ Vinny follows her, smiling down at her as she tugs him along to their new shared room. This was the first time he felt okay. It was a fresh start for him and he was glad she maybe didn’t know or understand the crimes he committed. The damage he had done when he was lost, alone, and confused. It was a nice room, sort of small but what were bedrooms for aside from sleeping? ]

        “It’s really nice! I love all the colors, it feels like me!”

[ An aura of light surrounded him before fading slowly as he spoke. Vinny would enjoy being able to use magic freely to make her smile or stare in wonder. He really loved the attention. ]

[fosterskids]

[ From Lily's infectious smile, it's clear that she's pleased with his reaction. She lets go of his hand to run over to her toybox. It's a tiny toolbox that Lissie had painted sparkling purple. It fit her two dolls perfectly, and she very carefully took them both out. ]

   "We don't have to play now, but this one is yours."

[ Shyly, she extends the doll to him. The bangs really did look abysmal. ]

[neoninmyveins]

[ His right eyebrow raised in confusion until he realized what she had meant. He threw his head back when he laughed and the lights rolled out of his hands to snake around his arms. ]

      “I’m sure they are still lovely, short bangs are nice too.                    So where is my new room, huh?”

[ He stood and the lights changed to purple as they rolled down back to his hands until they disappeared. ]

[fosterskids]

[ Lily likes how he laughs, likes how his whole body laughs with him. Even his pretty lights. She takes his hand without hesitation, leading him towards the staircase. ]

   "It's got blue walls, and yellow sheets..."

[ She goes on and on describing it to him like he's not just a couple steps away. When they enter the small bedroom, it's obvious that to her young eyes the room is a lot more glamorous. But they sparkle as she presents it proudly. ]

[neoninmyveins]

[ The light started slowly changing into blue as he hummed playfully. He didn’t need to think about his decision, as soon as she offered he was going to say yes. After all, she was the sweetest person to him so far. He would just have to mind his manners… or go to Ari’s house. ]

           “Oh my goodness, I would love to play dolls with you!                    Now, does the doll I get to be have glorious hair?”

[fosterskids]

[ Now that took Lily's attention off the lights. She giggles freely, the way children do, and shakes her head. ]

   "I tried to give her those things some girls have."

[ She mimes what she's trying to say, the side of her hand thumping against her forehead. Right above her eyebrows. ]

[neoninmyveins]

"I’ll consider that offer.          What kind of stuff you got in there?              What’s are my benefits?”

[ Vinny bent down to her level, winked, and started making little pink circles of light in the air while he waited for her answer. ]

[fosterskids]

[ Lily tries to think but the lights are so distracting. They're pretty and she wants to try to make them too. Instead she traces them with her fingers idly while she speaks. ]

   "Um... Um... I don't have a lot of toys.          But I've got pictures to color, and one more doll if you wanna play dolls."

[fosterskids]

   "I still gotta extra bed in my room.          I don't mind if you sleep there."

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