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@goldenaess
❛ bigby . . . tell me it isn’t true. ❜ a town with too many secrets, too many horrors lurking just beneath the surface. she knows all too well the darkness that lingers. ❛ i don’t . . . i don’t understand why anyone would want to hurt him. ❜ / @wclflord
a midsummer night’s festival...
wendy delmonte. event 001.
wcnderstrck.
@goldenae
“ SO, I HAVE AN UPDATE ON THE DOPPLEGANGER THING. ” henri starts the conversation by strolling up right next to her friend, not even looking at her as she flags down the bartender instead. you know, very inconspicuous. “ but you can’t tell anyone what i’m about to tell you, yeah ? ”
❛ good things, i hope ? ❜ she doesn’t lift her head from her drink immediately, far too engrossed with the taste of a vodka soda on her tongue, but when she glances at her friend, she can barely recognize the girl staring back at her. gone are her long curls, replaced by a slick bob. henri looks confident, powerful even. ❛ not a soul, hen. whatever secret it is, it’s safe with me. you’re not in trouble, though, are you ? ❜
wcnderlnd.
they have passed each other for years, never so able to quite notice each other. and when she hears the voice, it somehow seems as if she’s heard it a hundred times before. ❛ jieun, hi !! please, you look amazing. ❜ hops two steps forward, smile ever so present this time. and her laugh is quiet, flushed cheeks louder than it could be. ❛ and i promise i won’t go crying on you again. god, i’m still so sorry about that. ❜ she had felt horrible about putting her through this, on a first meeting nonetheless. ❛ i love it ! just like you said, their bass line is just so good. it’s not something i would’ve gone for, so thank you so much again. ❜
it’s a far cry from the shell of a girl she met a few days ago, cheeks mottled hues of red & eyes glassy with tears. this girl is all smiles, bright & blinding, unplagued by whatever demons she was trying to outrun when she stumbled into the record shop. it’s like meeting a stranger all over again, one with a familiar name . . . a familiar face. but she looks happy & jieun concedes that that’s all that matters. it tugs at her heart a bit, a small smile tugging at the far corners of her mouth. ❛ come on, there’s nothing to be sorry about. people cry, it’s good to let your emotions out. don’t feel bad for it. ❜ if you held jieun under the light at a certain angle, she might glow. maybe this is that angle, in the middle of a sea of people, staring at a girl destined to be just a bit far out of reach. call her stupid, crazy even, to be infatuated with someone she can never have. she wouldn’t disagree. ❛ the pleasure is all mine. i love being able to pick out something you might not have thought of before. if you stop by the shop again, i’ll pull some more out for you. ❜ it’s a bit presumptuous to assume alice would ever need to stop by the shop again, that she’d even have a reason to now, but she can’t help herself. salt in a wound, butter on a burn. a glutton for punishment, no doubt. ❛ is your boyfriend here ? how’s that . . . going ? is it better than last time ? ❜
wcnderlnd.
❛ you what ? ❜ if there’s something she did not think she would hear today, levi breaking up with his girlfriend was one of them. she takes his hand, leading them towards a more quiet spot. townspeople here are nosy. ❛ what happened ? ❜ pauses for a second, incredulous look on her face. ❛ huh ? no matter where he is right now. lev, are you okay ? ❜
❛ am i speaking a foreign language ? we broke up. or she broke up with me. maybe it was mutual. does it really matter ? ❜ he’s not prepared for the third - degree, especially not over something that isn’t a big deal. they weren’t compatible, weren’t a match. he’s not torn up over it. still, he lets alice drag him from the crowds, concealing the roll of his eyes behind her back. ❛ come on, it’s not a big deal, lids. we weren’t compatible, i guess. she wanted something more serious, i didn’t. you don’t have to pretend like you liked her. — anyway, is he even here ? or is he throwing a toddler tantrum because he didn’t clean the bathroom or something ? ❜
unsprung.
seokjin’s face can’t help but break into a smile, wide and honest, as soon as he spots levi. today has been fun, his date with james - an english major, verbose and all - has been simple but nice and the heat of summer has mellowed him out, warmth spreading through his body. if he’s having less fun than last year he doesn’t let himself think about it too much, hand tangled in james’, anchoring him down. levi was just the missing puzzle piece, and when the other starts talking about all the things they could do, things they have done for years, jin can’t help but feel regretful. he shouldn’t have assumed levi was going to bring someone ( was he still with that girl? ) and truly, he wants him to stay. “no,” jin reaches out, hand dropping james’ to grab levi’s arm. “stay? we can have drinks - the three of us!”
a sigh sits at the back of his throat, lips a thin line where he tries to bite back a grimace. he sours like milk at the mere thought of going anywhere with seokjin & his bottle - blonde friend. what does that guy have to offer anyway ? seokjin is too good for him, deserves far more than whatever it is that this guy could present on a silver platter — seokjin deserves everything on a gold platter, nothing more / nothing less. levi shoves his hands deep into his pockets, rocking back on his heels. he’s not about to third - wheel, but the thought of leaving jin alone with the ken doll makes him feel a little sick. what if they hooked up ? that would be weird, wouldn’t it ? he’s looking out for jin’s safety, like a good friend. ❛ are you sure ? i don’t want to like . . . crash your date. ❜ if jin’s date is glaring daggers, levi pretends not to notice. fuck that guy. ❛ but if uh . . . sorry, i didn’t catch your name. but if you’re both cool with it, we can grab some drinks and head down by the river. — you want to go to our usual spot, seok ? ❜ & if he’s petty . . . sue him.
wclflord.
he’s not one to actively participate in the festivities. only being there is more than enough to act like a model citizen. and it surprises a few when he walks to the wreath making table. ❛ here. ❜ even more surprising that he’d picked a vibrant purple wildflower on his way there, offering it to wendy for her creation before taking place on the vacant chair next to her. ❛ having fun ? ❜ / @goldenae
there’s a faint uptick in the curve of her mouth, a subtle twitch of a smile. in truth, she didn’t think that he would show. it doesn’t seem like his scene, with the hustle & bustle of a town high on . . . something far too innocuous for the owner of a nightclub. wendy even wonders if the club is open or if it shuttered its doors for the day, encouraging its patrons to take advantage of the festivities. ❛ purple ? that’s one of my favorite colors. ❜ she takes the flower gingerly between two fingers, gentle in her examination. it’s beautiful, delicate. ❛ i’m hiding from alice & snow, to be honest. i didn’t sleep well last night & as selfish as it is, if i have to listen to another play - by - play from al about adrian leaving the toilet seat up, i might combust before they crown the midsummer monarch, & i really want to win. ❜ it’s a long - winded explanation he didn’t ask for ; she offers a grimace, smile falling from her features. talk about an overshare ! ❛ are you going to make a wreath ? i’ll help. ❜
❛ it’s a small world, isn’t it ? ❜ the sunlight casts them in a warm glow ; the crowd sings their song around them, the thrum of excitement & joy in the air. as exciting as it all is, nothing quite tops the excitement of this : seeing alice again, this time outside of her job. ❛ i know i look a little different without the work uniform, but i promise i don’t lose my taste in music when i clock out. how are you liking that record ? ❜ / @wcnderlnd
❛ if you’re looking for the hard shit, i’m all out. ❜ it’s not quite a lie, a half - truth of sorts. her supply for the masses has run dry — at the festival, how could it not ? — but her own personal stash . . . it’s stocked, & she plans on having herself a good time. jieun looks up, eyebrows knitting together, brain trying to place the man in front of her. he looks familiar. not enough that she would know his name, but enough to recognize his face. ❛ if there’s anything else you need, i can’t promise to have it, but i’ll try. your wish, my command & all that. ❜ / @wcnderstrck
❛ dude, there you are ! i’ve been looking everywhere for you . . . i thought we could grab a drink & then head down to the river to send the wreaths off & — ❜ sometimes, ignorance is nothing short of bliss. he doesn’t mean to be rude, he just doesn’t notice the other person standing next to his best friend, words dying in the confines of his throat. of course, jin would bring someone. they never talked about going together, never talked about making a day of it, never talked about keeping with tradition. but tradition is a thing for a reason & he just . . . ❛ oh. sorry, i didn’t know you were bringing someone. i’ll just . . . leave you to it, i guess ? ❜ / @unsprung
❛ so . . . where’s the fun ? ❜ she was expecting something a little more . . . exciting, if she’s being honest. but gone are her hopes of bright lights & a late night ; her best hope for a little fun now lies with sora, a glass of sangria, & the bonfire. ❛ are you the fun ? because honestly . . . you’ve been a buzzkill since we made those wreaths. when do we even float those down the river ? ❜ / @shedlghts
❛ i broke up with eunji. ❜ then again, could going to the movies once & making out on his break at work really be classified as dating ? well, it doesn’t really matter anyway. ❛ kind of sucks that it happened right before the festival but it is what it is. where’s adrian ? ❜ / @wcnderlnd
shedlghts.
❛ you know that’s what annual means, right ? but really, it’s just tradition. i think it’s been going for as long as woodvale was built. ❜ for living here her whole life, sora needs to dig deeper into the history of the town. ❛ it’s a town thing. everybody is going. and you’re going, too. usually, we meet up early to catch a quick breakfast and we start on wreaths. ❜ it’s a whole day for a reason.
❛ no, sora. the only annual i understand is the annual interest rate on my trust fund, of course. thank you, oh wise one, for informing me. ❜ the roll of her eyes is almost physically painful, an indignant huff of exasperation leaving her lips as she turns around to thumb through the girl’s closet. she’s not stupid. she’s new. but to sora, haven is sure the difference isn’t really a difference at all. ❛ who said i’m going ? because i can think of about twenty better things to do than making a wreath & getting breakfast that doesn’t include all - you - can - drink mimosas. i just wanted to know if you were going. is that a crime ? ❜
❛ so this upcoming festival . . . is it like, a yearly thing ? ❜ briefly, she wonders if it’s anything like the festivals back home, all bright lights and excitement. given how painfully boring woodvale has been for her, she guesses probably not. ❛ are you going with anyone ? like . . . sawyer, maybe ? is this something people go together to ? ❜ / @shedlghts
wcnderlnd.
her mind plays dirty tricks, so when she can give some color to the grey thoughts, her logic is the first to leave the room. she should’ve waited for an answer, but the apology doesn’t leave the tip of her tongue. it’s the first thing that day erasing the frown from her features, she’s not sorry, she’s grateful. wants to give her peace of mind on her talent for it, ❛ your eye is used to your hand. and there’s no harsher critique than yourself, notching down some credit where its due. really, it’s very good. is that the only thing you draw ? ❜ of course, she wishes to see more. takes a breath, one final glance over the little graphite family before finally daring a first look at the girl’s eyes following the shared fact, hopes she doesn’t see the unfallen tears in the brown of her own. hopes she doesn’t see that she’s been sleeping on her stomach for the past months, unable to let her guard completely down. ❛ yeah . . yeah it must be. i’m glad it doesn’t have to worry about nearby foxes, it can be peaceful, just a few hours can be enough. ❜ yes, she’s taking a penciled up bunny a little too seriously. and the apple of her cheeks grow a little warmer, gaze takes a second to long to move from rich browns to look over the cashier’s shoulder into the back door, shaking her head. ❛ oh, ah, i’m okay. i mean, not really but, no, um ❜ that’s a little embarrassing now, ❛ maybe you didn’t want to have to deal with a customer today, you know, those shifts ——— i’ll be okay, i promise. ❜ another smile, not sure who she’s trying to convince. ❛ i could come with, if it’s allowed ? ❜ to soothe her mind.
❛ thank you, really. — i don’t draw a lot, only when i have free time which . . . is only when this place has a slow day. i like animals, landscapes. people, but only sometimes. i have to find the right muse, you know ? ❜ she doesn’t say : you’re one of the most beautiful people i’ve ever seen. she doesn’t say : don’t cry, your smile suits you more. she doesn’t say : let me draw you. she doesn’t even know this girl, doesn’t know her from adam or eve, & yet she feels compelled to extend a hand of kindness. the girl looks worse for wear & jieun wonders who could hurt someone so kind, so gentle, so . . . fragile. ❛ i draw foxes too, sometimes, ❜ jieun offers, shrugging a shoulder slightly. she doesn’t know why she says it, because the girl can’t actually care. she’s killing time, filling up her afternoon to avoid whatever it is that she doesn’t want to face. jieun just happens to be there. ❛ honestly, it’s been really slow today. actually getting to help someone is a nice change of pace. my ass was starting to go numb from all the sitting around. ❜ an awkward laugh followed by a pause, gaze turning downward. she has no issues letting the girl come with & her boss would hardly care. ❛ um . . . you can come with if you want to. my boss wouldn’t care if we don’t make a mess. — i’m jieun, by the way. i didn’t introduce myself when you came in which was . . . definitely rude of me. hopefully you can forgive me & we can go get those records for you. i’m pretty sure there’s even a record player back there if you want to test anything out before you buy. but you definitely can’t tell my boss that part. ❜
wcnderstrck.
“ ARE GIRL DEER CALLED LADIES ? ” he squints a little, thinking it’s like how male cows are called bulls. guess you really do learn something new every day. either way, he meant humans ! “ so is that a no to the hug, then ? ” his eyes squint playfully in her direction, pretending to frown. “ way to leave me hanging, have. ” but don’t worry, he’ll wrap his arms around himself, in a nice one-man hug. “ i’m a good hugger, too. you missed out. ”
❛ . . . they’re called does, sawyer. does. ❜ she wears her exasperation well, but she hides her smile with the bite of her lip. it’s hard not to find his advances endearing, painfully sweet, genuine in a way haven isn’t accustomed to. & though she turns him down, he still comes back. ❛ i’m sure you’ll live. maybe you can have a hug when you don’t smell like the inside of a barn, okay ? ❜ the laugh though, high & reedy, that escapes from her as he hugs himself takes even her by surprise, but she swallows around her embarrassment. instead, she takes a step forward, showing off the roll of her eyes before gently wrapping her arms around his shoulders. it’s not a good hug by any means, but given that he smells like sweat & hay, it’ll do. ❛ is that better ? — you looked like you came out of an ASPCA commercial. ❜
wcnderlnd.
❛ oh god, i’m so sorry, i didn’t think we were being this um, loud. i’m fine, just annoyed, really. ❜ a reflex, doesn’t want to cause a scene. she’s annoyed, sure, but not at the other blonde. sometimes, things just get out of her grip. the curiosity of seeing a new face does kick in, however, and she’ll have all the time in the world to think over what just happened. ❛ you’re not rude at all, don’t worry. but welcome to woodvale, i swear it’s not always so . . . agitated. i’m alice, it’s nice to meet you, haven. anything special bringing you around ? ❜ she’s always been hospitable to newcomers. ❛ and thank you, for checking up on me. ❜
❛ why are you apologizing ? i love free entertainment. & if it makes you feel better, i would have caused a bigger scene than you did. your self control is impressive. ❜ there’s hardly a speck of insincerity in her tone ; for better or for worse, she’s painfully honest. ❛ i was going to ask if this town is always so . . . bland, but you showed me that it isn’t. & nothing too exciting unless you consider being sent here against your will to be a thrill. — don’t mention it, though. was that your boyfriend or something ? ❜