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@hgrb-lauren

Lauren Zizes, 27, New York transplant. Writer, director, mom.

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Not to sound all 1950s about it but I really don’t want a girl fighting my battles. Even a wrestling girl. I kind of fly under the jock torment radar and I’d like it to keep going that way. And like I said, it’s cold outside. I’d rather read by the fireplace in the library. Thanks though.

Alright.

No doubt.

I did. It’s kind of cold for that now. Besides, it got taken over by idiots. I just read in the library now.

I could make those idiots find somewhere else to be idiots. Just so you know.

Just means you’re the best on the team, right?

Oh yeah? Cus there’s really nothing standout about me.

I am actually.

If I remember correctly you like to read by a tree in the park.

Girl wrestlers stand out.

You actually call me the masturbater? That sucks. Just go with Jake. That’s way less…I don’t know. Weird.

Especially when there is only one.

Nah I don't, was just messing with you. Jake with a last name that starts with a P... Hmm I think I know who you are.

Yeah, huh? Cus I think you’re right. I’m pretty sure I know who you are.

It works out for me then since you’re awesome.

Told you you'd know.

Not going to deny that. So do you care to reveal yourself or do I continue to call you the masturbater?

I probably would if I cared about sports. I don’t pay attention to that stuff really.

Oh yeah. They’re just banging down the door. There’s like you and… you.

Wrestling.

Well I'm awesome so there is that.

That sounds like it sucks. What do you play? I mean, a hurt knee could pretty much be any sport.

That’s why I masturbate so much.

If I told you you'd know for sure who I was. Not exactly a lot of girls that are in my sport... You may even know just from me saying that.

Clearly!

How’d you get hurt?

No surprise there. I’m like a total chick magnet. Girls can’t resist me.

In a match... Moved wrong and messed up my knee.

Mmmhmm I bet you are. All the girls want you.

No one can stop the other thing. If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen. I mean, I don’t know how you’d end up hurt enough that you can’t go somewhere but…ya know.

I don’t know. And not in that annoying way they write about in books like it’s sooo profound or something. I just don’t know.

Basically I'm trying to get an athletic scholarship. I got hurt last year and it just freaks me out that I could get hurt again but worse.

I know we're not suppose to meet but I kinda want to know who you are.

It beats the hell out of the alternative.

Just don’t have unsafe sex with some loser and you’ll be alright on the pregnant thing.

Yeah, not so much really.

It does.

But not so much the other thing.

So than what are you?

It was what it was. It’s one of those things I blocked out after awhile. Most of the time, I don’t think I even realized she was gone.

Why would you? I mean, just put your crap in a bag and go some other place. Even if it’s not college, you can just go.

I’m a real enigma.

Guess kids are good at doing that kind of thing.

I dunno. Maybe I'll get pregnant and get stuck here or get hurt and not be able to compete anymore.

That you are, JP.

We moved all the time. Then I just started living with my grandparents when she went to Afghanistan.

No one ever moves away from Lima. Not adults anyway. They stay here forever. That’s why people have to go away to college or you get stuck in the time suck too.

JP only narrows it down if you know what you’re looking for.

That had to have sucked.

I worry about that sometimes, getting stuck in Lima.

A boy that likes to masturbate and read, goes to McKinley and has the initials of JP.

hgrb-jakep:

Still is, technically. She’s in the reserves.

Have you had to move a lot or does that not happen in the reserves?

You must be jazzed that they make that stuff for Halloween now.

I can score them anytime of the year but yes I'm jazzed that they are easier to get.

Why wouldn’t you be here? Are you a senior or something?

No I'm a junior. Part of me hopes that we'll win the lottery or my parents will decide that Lima sucks so we can move away.

And my initials are JP.

That narrows it down a bit.

thenarratorsdeath & cadbury eggs| 20 questions

Aside from food, water, and shelter, what one thing could you not go a day without? I’m pretty sure we already covered that.

What’s the best meal you’ve ever had? Pretty much anything my mom cooked when she’d come home from like a long training exercise or deployment

Is it possible for a person to love without wanting love back? Maybe. They say mom’s love their kids but don’t need it back. To me, it’s garbage. Nobody is that selfless.

What is your dream job? Never really thought about it. Maybe a book critc or something.

Has any one of your friends ever seen you cry? No.

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? Chocolate brownie

Do you hate anyone? Hate’s a pretty strong word. There’s lots of people I don’t like.

What are your preferred pizza toppings? I’m Jewish so most of the meat’s out. Chicken BBQ pizza’s pretty good.

Does everyone deserve a second chance? Not everyone.

What are you gonna do Saturday night? You already know that.

Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing? I don’t think I’m getting married. IT seems like a lot of work just to get divorced.

What is your favorite word? Right now, acquiesce or vilify.

Do you have a philosophy you live by? Not really, no.

Random fact about you. I think snails are cool.

What is your biggest vice? Does jerking off count?

Who is your celebrity crush? Sofia Vagara

If you got a tattoo, what would it be of? Again, Jew. Tattoos are a pretty big NO.

Where do you hope to be this time next year? I’ll still be stuck at McKinley.

How much money would it have taken for you to be in the Blurred Lines video? I don’t really know what that is.

Freebie - ask your pen pal anything you want that will not reveal their identity. I’m going to be totally unoriginal and go with…got a boyfriend?

Aside from food, water, and shelter, what one thing could you not go a day without? Social interaction.

What’s the best meal you’ve ever had? Anything my grandma makes. Your mom was in the military?

Is it possible for a person to love without wanting love back? I don't know really. Seems pointless to love someone if they don't love you.

What is your dream job? Movie director.

Has any one of your friends ever seen you cry? Once when I had sand kicked in my eyes.

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? Mint chocolate chip.

Do you hate anyone? Not really.

What are your preferred pizza toppings? Pineapple and pepperoni.

Does everyone deserve a second chance? Depends on what they did.

What are you gonna do Saturday night? Probably party. Yeah l do.

Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing? I dunno if I'm ever going to get married and I don't think you should pick a profession for the person you marry to have, that seems shallow.

What is your favorite word? Shenanigans.

Do you have a philosophy you live by? Not really, no.

Random fact about you. I think snails are cool.

What is your biggest vice? Cadberry eggs. In your case? Yes

Who is your celebrity crush? Chris Hemsworth.

If you got a tattoo, what would it be of? Never really thought about it. Probably something dumb.

Where do you hope to be this time next year? I hop to not be stuck here but that isn't going to happen.

How much money would it have taken for you to be in the Blurred Lines video? All the money in the world.

Freebie - ask your pen pal anything you want that will not reveal their identity. What are your initials? Nope!

Cadbury Eggs & Thenarratorsdeath || The Week & Weekend

It still sounds like a pretty big waste of time.

It's something to do.

Cadbury Eggs & Thenarratorsdeath || The Week & Weekend

Only like half, right?

Honestly most of the jocks get drunk and pass out so there aren't that many to deal with. People act like fools everywhere, lets be real. A party just lets you escape and not worry about school or life for a few hours.

Cadbury Eggs & Thenarratorsdeath || The Week & Weekend

What’s not to like? Hanging out with a bunch of drunk meatheads whose every last thought, “God, I’m awesome.” Yeah, hard pass.

Not just meatheads go to parties and not everyone gets drunk you know.

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