under the rose

NIHIL SUB SOLE NOVUM ERRARE HUMANUM EST

[stuckingrimhaven]

“It’s actually quite complicated for me, not that you care.”

[ghsubrosa]

"Maybe tell me anyway?"

[stuckingrimhaven]

“Gorgeous cut on your skirt, is it Calvin Klein?”

[ghsubrosa]

"Oh! Thank you. It was a gift actually... um, I think it's from Wal-Mart."

[stuckingrimhaven]

“My ideas usually end…weird.”

[ghsubrosa]

“Wonder why that is..” 

[stuckingrimhaven]

“I love you more than you know, Jace. Please always remember that. You will be my number one no matter what happens.”

[ghsubrosa]

“Always.”

[stuckingrimhaven]

“Uhm, the answer is that can be nothing else but too long.”

[ghsubrosa]

“I think a lot of people feel that way, yeah. So what’s keepin’ you?”

[stuckingrimhaven]

“No-no. Please don’t go down there. It’s still how it was..when we were last down there.”

[ghsubrosa]

“Okay. I won’t touch anything.”

[stuckingrimhaven]

“No shame in checking another fine lady out, especially in my industry.”

[ghsubrosa]

“Oh. What, really? Thank you.” 

[stuckingrimhaven]

“As long as we abstain from the fighting this time.”

[ghsubrosa]

“Okay...”

[stuckingrimhaven]

“Fro-yo? What do you live under a rock?”

[ghsubrosa]

“...You could say that.” 

[stuckingrimhaven]

“I’m not appreciating this whole older sister advisory thing. I can take care of myself.”

[ghsubrosa]

“Suit yourself, sister, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.” 

[stuckingrimhaven]

“So you’re to leave me in the dark in my means of repaying you then?”

[ghsubrosa]

“I’m sure you can come up with something.”

[stuckingrimhaven]

“Will you come with me next time?” She asks pouting. “Will you tell Alpha that you were with me?”

[ghsubrosa]

He looked at the girl for a few moments before answering. “Okay.” He nodded, then rang the door bell.

[stuckingrimhaven]

“You know I’d rather have you here, right? You know I’d rather you not be around her? But I’m suggesting it, don’t you think that means something?

[ghsubrosa]

“...Okay. Okay, I’ll go.” He pressed his forehead against hers. “I love you, you know.” 

[stuckingrimhaven]

“No, I’ll never claim to know how this works. I don’t even know what this is.”

[ghsubrosa]

“It’s good that you recognize that.” 

[stuckingrimhaven]

Just the pronoun made her stomach drop because no matter how much he avoided the circumstances or the name, she felt the loss like it was her own. Drying off her hand on a towel she reaches for the photo and examines it. Every detail of it as her eyes tear, but she says nothing, only breaks down.

[ghsubrosa]

“...Should I get you more?” he gestured toward her glass, not thinking it was a good idea to touch her at all considering the situation.

[stuckingrimhaven]

“I’m Ella, the pleasure is all mine.”

[ghsubrosa]

“How long have you lived around here, Ella?”

[ghsubrosa]