sweet like honey

[gabriellekistler]

andrewtahan‌:

Andrew brought down the things he needed, a glass of wine, something he wanted to share with her, two glasses, and of course the vial of the potion, eagerly awaiting to try it out. This was a last ditch effort, hoping that things could go smoother after all of this. “In due time Gabi. We’ll be able to enjoy the outdoors together again.”

She eyed the glasses, unamused by whatever trick he thought he had up his sleeve this time. “You can’t convince me, haven’t you gotten the hint?” Gabi didn’t want to comply, nor had she beyond what kept her alive. But whatever he had in mind right now, she didn’t want to deal with. “Getting me drunk isn’t going to help your case either.”

[gabriellekistler]

Gabi tried to keep track of how many days had passed, the light coming from the window letting her know when the sun came up and set. It only lasted for so long, becoming restless from being confined to the small room. Annoyance growing on her face, unable to hide it when she saw him. “I get the point now, can’t you let me go outside at least? I’m not going to run away.” A lie seeing as that’s all she thought about doing.

@andrewtahan

[gabriellekistler]

andrewtahan‌:

At her resistance, a small smirk perked onto his face. “You’ve been learning—” He started before the punch to the gut left him doubled over for a spare moment as his hand went to the bruises spot. “Gabrielle!” He said as he had cornered her, but looking up for her as he tried to regain composure. “You know I always loved the thrill of the chase.” He muttered back, ready to cast another spell at a moment’s notice. “I don’t want to knock you out—but if I have to, I will.”

Even with the punch she had little room to move around him, stuck without a way out as she’d backed herself into a corner. The only thing she could do again was punch him, but that didn’t seem like it’d get her very far either. “I’m against a wall, this isn’t chasing anymore.” The statement hoping to at least buy her some time. She couldn’t sit back and let him do whatever he wanted, going along with a plan feeling too close to giving up. At least if she put up a fight and paid the consequences, she could say she at least tried. Gabi went to push past him, throwing her whole body at him to try and know him off his guard. 

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andrewtahan‌:

He shook his head, the quiet and untempered rage fueling him as he stared her down, his eyes narrowing. “It is a joke. You’re a joke.” He mustered up, looking over her still with a harrowing glance. “I don’t think so Gabi. I’ve loved you and have pined after you since that day, and I will have you.” Easily fixated on her, it wasn’t like he had anybody else anyways, and he wanted her and only her. It wasn’t until he asked, that he sprung forward with his hand grabbing around her wrist once again. “I’m here to take you away Gabi. If you won’t have me, I won’t let you have anybody else.”

She quickly realized nothing would get him to leave unless she agreed. The reasonable part of her wanted too, only to be able to call for help when he wasn’t paying attention. But her whole body screamed, still scared to even be near him after the last time. The wall left her with nowhere else to go, breathing heavier as the panic started to build. “Andrew...” She started slowly, the hand on her wrist quicker than she could pull away. Gabi pulled back, not the same defenseless girl she was before. “I’m not going anywhere with you,” she said confidently, her free hand swinging to try and punch him in the stomach.

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andrewtahan‌:

“As…as friends?” He was going to have to step up his game if she really thought they were survive as just friends. “That has to be a joke, right? You’re kidding.” Andrew was heartbroken, as it seemed this wasn’t something she so much as even wanted anymore, and he was going to have to continually push his way back into her life. “Gabi, you know our feelings are mutual. You’ve admitted it all wrong. We love each other. From the moment I laid eyes on you—” He paused, looking her over as he continued to step forward. “Please Gabrielle. This is all I’ve ever wanted. Why do you think I’m here now?”

“It’s not a joke.” She said slowly, the error of telling the truth only coming back to haunt her as the mood started to shift. “W-we haven’t seen each other for awhile. People grow and change over the years, don’t you think friends would be better first to get to know each other again?” Gabi wanted to jump out of her own skin, his eyes on her making her feel gross, similar to after the potluck. There were a few guesses as to why he might be here, all of them scenarios she didn’t want to happen. “I-I don’t know. Why are you really here?”

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andrewtahan‌:

“That doesn’t even give me a chance.” Andrew stated, knowing he had blown up at all the wrong times in their past failed relationship. He shook his head, fists still balled up as he continued to follow her path. “I’m warning you Gabi—I need you in my life and I will have you one way or another.” With the talk of a love potion, he knew he was going to have to obtain one himself, but he needed to give her a chance to make up for how she made him feel first.

They had their chance together, all Gabi wanted to do was move on. She thought she’d done that quite well, only to be dragged even farther down into a pit since realizing he’d moved to Hawthorne. “Can’t that be as friends?” She had no intention of being a friend to him, but if it got him to leave she’d take it. “We shouldn’t be in a relationship together if we have different feelings for each other.”

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andrewtahan‌:

“Not relive it Gabi. Redefine it. We can do things your way, whatever way they may be.” Andrew stated, trying to win her over once again. “You know how much you mean to me. I would do anything for you.” He stared long and hard at her, giving her the moment as he tried to rationalize his own thoughts. “I haven’t hurt you!” He yelled out, hands balling into fists as he tried to calm down again. “I haven’t hurt you. Everything I did was to be with you, to be closer to you.”

Her head shook, “If that were true, you would’ve listened to me before. I don’t want to be with you.” She couldn’t pretend that she did, the truth or lie would make this worse whether she tried too or not. Gabi kept distance between them, at least enough of what she thought could help give her a head start to run away if she needed too. The sudden outburst only worried her, backing away a little more. “You’ve only managed to push me away.”

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andrewtahan‌:

Andrew looked to her, trying to come off as innocently as he could, putting his hands up to show that she had nothing to be afraid of. “Not yet anyways.” He stated. “We dated once, why can’t we date again?” His glance narrowed slightly as he let the door close behind him while approaching her slowly. “Because I love you Gabi, don’t you see? That’s all this is. Love makes a man do crazy things, right?”

All of this felt surreal, his innocent manner something she remembered from when they dated. The potluck though was still fresh in her mind, only making her want to run away ever more. “I don’t want to date you again. We did that already, we don’t need to relive the past.” She focused on her breathing, keeping it at a normal pace to keep herself calmer than expected. “This isn’t love. You shouldn’t hurt the ones you love. That’s the exact opposite.”

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text || emmett

emmy: a wine picnic sounds more like my speed.

emmy: sorry im an ugly crier and you don't get to see that side of me until after date 5.

gabi: a low key date. i like it.

gabi: date 5??? don't we need to make it past 1 first?

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andrewtahan‌:

As soon as the door had hitched open, Andrew eagerly pushed himself into, letting his force hopefully knock the other back some, before he squeezed himself inside, the smile pulling at his lips as he looked to Gabi with a rather deviant smirk. “I wondered why you weren’t at the celebration, but don’t worry, I told everyone my girlfriend was at home, sick and recovering and that I couldn’t stay long because I needed to get back to her.”

Every day since the potluck she lived in fear. Afraid to run into him, barely able to sleep at night because of the nightmares. And no matter how well she’d done learning to defend herself, the door didn’t close fast enough, stumbling backwards as she tried to keep some distance between them. “I’m not your girlfriend, Andrew.” She stated, trying not to completely freeze up out of fear. “W-why can’t you  just leave me alone? Haven’t you taken enough?” Gabi kept backing away, mentally searching for any object that she could make into a useful weapon.

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text || emmett

emmy: just go with it. there's some unflattering outfits here anyways.

emmy: i'd rather be wine drunk with you than here.

emmy: most definitely sad

emmy: crying in the bathroom right now

gabi: you never know what what kind of date we could end up with.

gabi: wine drunk might be in your future anyways.

gabi: pics or it didn't happen

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text || jules

jules: youre too nice i think. just be careful

jules: people aren't always what they seem

jules: :/

jules: change of plans btw, i think im gonna try to get anthony home safely, love u

gabi: don't remind me :(

gabi: both of you get home safely

[gabriellekistler]

Text // Gabi & Dean

Dean: Maybe I'll stay with you next time.

Dean: I don't need Grant's help, I can kick plenty of ass on my own.

Dean: Besides, I wore a suit. I can pass easy for a waiter or I lose the jacket and brush my hair back. I'm going to Ocean's Eleven this bitch.

Gabi: We can definitely make that happen.

Gabi: I'm not doubting your abilities. Sometimes it's okay to need a little back up.

Gabi: Can you make sure to send me a picture if it escalates to that? I won't believe it unless I see it.

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andrewtahan‌:

Andrew had excused himself from the celebration, easily slipping away without recognition to get to Gabi’s place. After a bit of hacking and getting her messages through, he had an easy time of following where she was going to be that night, none of which were at the city hall. It didn’t take long, and after a quick knock on her door, Andrew ducked out of sight from the peephole, hoping she would open the door to look around, or else he’d have to let himself in. And a forced entry wasn’t something he wanted to do tonight.

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The night alone was everything she needed, reality tv and junk food helping her relax for a night alone. There were somethings she was said about missing from the party, but they were easily pushed aside as the wine kicked in and her food coma tried to take over. A knock at her door made her sit up, confused at who it might be. Her food had arrived while ago, remembering Jules said she might stop by with leftovers. She went to her door, opening it and speaking before realizing who it was. “Those leftovers are going to have to wait un--” Gabi froze, eyes widening as she saw Andrew, immediately going to close the door again. 

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text || emmett

emmy: i promise you there's at least 10 people here that look worse than you.

emmy: i dont know. i figured we'd make it a real soirée and get all dressed up to the nines like the fancy people we are.

gabi: i doubt that. maybe more drunk since my wine isn't quite as strong.

gabi: you really are sad you missed the dress i should've warn aren't you?

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text || jules

jules: i might be talking to one too, but that doesn't mean they're not stupid

jules: thank youuuu

jules: i think it'll be fun. start thinking about what you wanna do.

gabi: i like finding the good in people.

gabi: except look where that got it.

gabi: i already have a couple ideas up my sleeve.

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text || emmett

emmy: i'd like that

emmy: 😲😲😲😲

emmy: well not that it's my place, but i think you look beautiful.

emmy: i could always put it on again if you'd like?

gabi: you sure know how to make a girl feel good when she looks her worst.

gabi: how fancy are you expecting this date to get?