wild child

[thirtecnth]

Shaking his head, Benjamin glanced up at the ceiling and wrung his hands together in playful thought. "I don't know, I really wanna go home. I've got someone I really want to see," he said, setting a hand on the small of her back to draw her in closer. "But a kiss might do the trick. Maybe. You could always give it a try."

[itsallegra]

she grinned at his antics and let herself be pulled closer. "hmm i don't know doctor, didn't you just say you had someone you want to see?" she said fidgeting with the lapel of his jacket. "i mean i could give it a try, i'm told i'm awfully good at tricks" smiling and stepping up on her tiptoes, allegra tugged on his coat and pulled him into a kiss.

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[thirtecnth]

@itsallegra / closed starter / allegra hayes setting: huntsville clinic

Benjamin had just finished up for the day and was getting ready to go home when one of the nurses told him someone else was waiting for him. He walked out, assuming it was another patient, but he found it was Allegra—standing there and looking as beautiful as ever.

He couldn't help but smile. "Sorry, you're too late... I'm off duty. Maybe one of the other doctors around here can help you, Miss."

[itsallegra]

she had taken to looking out the window watching people walk by to pass the time while she waited on the nurse letting benjamin know that he had stopped beamed over at him.

"really? that's a shame, i don't think any other doctor can help me. i could go try i suppose, but is there any way i can convince you?"

[luegootravez]

Riley Keough by © Emman Montalvan

[ghostsbrokenbyfairytales]

reggie smiled and nodded, taking the water from her and kept it in front of him with his hands wrapped around the glass. "thanks." he said then sighed. "i guess? honestly couldn't tell you how i'm doing ever since last year, it's been one thing after another between life and work. you at least doing okay?"

[itsallegra]

"i feel that. this place doesn't give you much time to think about much before throwing some sort of drama to you. i've been good, figuring out life back in town and trying to start fresh with ben. it doesn't feel like i've been back here for over a year now"

[thirtecnth]

Benjamin smiled and nodded. “Yes, Ma’am. Only because you said so.” He knew she was being serious, he just didn’t want her to be scared about him. He could handle this. As she pulled him in, his heart did a leap and his arm slowly wrapped around the small of her back, keeping her pressed against him. For the first time in a long time, he had so much to lose. She was everything to him. She had given him all the strength he needed to feel confident with this and she was the best thing that happened to him. When they pulled away, he pressed his lips to her forehead. “I promise. I will always come home to you, Alle.” As much as he didn’t want to, he finally pressed one more kiss to her palm and smiled. “Hold onto this, I want it back later.” And with that, he turned around and walked into the chaos.

[itsallegra]

it took all her might not to cling to him and drag him away with her, but she knew he was needed. suddenly everything with ben felt to fragile and easy to lose and she couldn't bare the thought of losing him. they've only got to a good place, they needed more time "i could get used to because i said so" she teased and pressed another quick kiss to his lips. his promise was filled with sincerity and she believed him. allegra held her closed fist to her chest, keeping his kiss safe. "only if you come and collect it" she countered "go. before i change my mind and refuse to leave" watching him leave, tears welled in her eyes as she felt an anxiety stir in her that she had never felt before. she only hoped that he would return home safe. it wasn't long before allegra upheld her side of the deal and made her way home, fist still clenched to hold the memory of his lips safely.

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[ghostsbrokenbyfairytales]

"it helps a little bit," savannah said with a smile. she appreciated her brothers advice but she also appreciated hearing from someone who knew axel and how he typically was so to hear he kept coming to these things for her brought her some ease. "alright enough boy talk from me, lets get some drinks and have a good time and we can then discuss your love life. don't think i'll let you off the hook so easily."

[itsallegra]

"yes, let's do drinks" she grinned and clapped her hands "oh i don't know if there's enough time for us to cover the rollercoaster that is my love life." she laughed "that's for another day, lets just enjoy the day at the lake. i promise i'll fill you in on all the dramatics the next time i see you"

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[thirtecnth]

Benjamin took up the hand that gripped his arm and brought it quickly to his lips. “Yes.” He knew she could handle herself. She was like a partner to him. But he was a doctor and people were bound to be injured. If he was out there wondering if she was okay, he’d be completely distracted. “Allegra, I’m always coming home to you. I promise.” The screams were giving him chills. He could work well under pressure but this was otherworldly. Literally. “Would you mind giving me something for the nerves?” He muttered quietly. “Please?”

[itsallegra]

allegra let out a sigh and against her better judgement nodded her head in agreement with his request. "fine, i'll do this because you ask but you better stay safe when you're out helping people." she warned. she wouldn't know how to cope if he got hurt. the screams raged on proving how little time they had before she had to let him go. allegra closed the distance, pulling him to her to kiss him like there was every possibility that it could be the last time given that thing in the water.

"stay safe. come home."

[ambercast]

"That's good. He deserves it. He's a good man," Avery admitted. "He don't tell me everything going on in his life, but since we live together, I figured I should know who's coming around or whatever." She shrugged. "I don't care if you do now that I know you're gonna treat him right. If you hurt him though, I'm putting shit in your pillowcase."

[itsallegra]

"he's the best of us" she agreed. if avery was living with him, she was right, she deserved to at least have a heads up if allegra was coming around. "i would very much like to avoid shit in my pillowcase, thanks. but i do appreciate you looking out for him"

[ghostsbrokenbyfairytales]

savannah really thought about what allegra was saying. between her and nolan they were essentially saying the same thing to her so she was really taking it in. "okay, okay you're right. you and my brother both have a point so i'll say something to him but i'll wait until after this thing is over."

[itsallegra]

she was rooting for them to work out. not only was it nice to see savannah happy but to see long time grump axel in a better place and smiling was something she never thought she would have ever seen "do whatever you feel is right, but if it helps i do think he's really into you. he wouldn't be showing up at these type of things if he wasn't"

[ghostsbrokenbyfairytales]

"like what, just flat out kiss him? i feel like that's one of the only ways i can be direct with him at this point." not that she minded, savannah just didn't know how to go about all of this.

[itsallegra]

"i don't know, tell him how you feel, put all the cards on the table. one thing i do know is that i haven't seen him this talkative or in a good mood in a long time, and that's down to you. this place makes you realise time is precious. i'd hate for you both to lose out on something that would bring you happiness."

[thirtecnth]

Benjamin knew this was bad, the first aid tent had to be flooded and here he was, getting drunk. "Fuck if I know," he said, setting his hand on her arm as a giant shadow of something rose in the air. He turned her toward him. "If I tell you to go home, will you please go home and let me handle it?" Whatever it was, he didn't want her in the middle of it. "I mean, Alle. Please. I'll find them, I just -- I don't know what this is."

[itsallegra]

allegra gripped onto his arm, eye staring directly into his "ben, are you seriously asking me to leave you right now?" she knew he meant it in the most protective way but how could she leave after they had just witnessed whatever that thing was. this was the compromise that had been so adamant to get right. one asks and the other would listen. allegra let out a sigh in frustration "if i do this, you better come home in one piece or whatever that thing is will be the least of your worries."

[ambercast]

"Dating, huh? He ain't tell me about that," Avery said, smirking faintly. "Look, Ben's looked out for me, so now I'm looking out for him. Do you love the guy?"

[itsallegra]

"it's new and we're working on it. he tell you about everything going on in his life?" he never mentioned avery "it's sweet that you're looking out for him. i can't imagine there would be a day that i don't love him. like i said there's history there and i'll always have love for him"

[ambercast]

"Yeah, I dunno who the fuck that is," Avery admitted, shaking her head. "I recognize you 'cause you've been talking to Benjamin, an' he's my roommate." She looked Allegra up and down, not being subtle about it. "You're pretty good-looking and whatever, so I guess I can't blame him for puttin' the moves on you, but what exactly is going on here?"

[itsallegra]

"artemis is my sister." she answered, not that it looked like the other girl was bothered about it. "ohh, okay, nice to meet you" was this tiny human sizing her up? she was, she was sizing her up. "gee thanks...i think. we're dating. ben and i have known each other for years. there's history there and we're figuring it out"

[ambercast]

where: idk, you pick who: allegra hayes ( @itsallegra )

Avery had noticed the looks between Benjamin and Allegra, pretty sure she’d caught something between them. While she hadn’t one hundred percent confirmed it, she had a good feeling the two liked each other. So naturally she needed to investigate.

“Hey you!” she called toward the redhead. “You’re Allegra Hayes, ain’tcha?”

[itsallegra]

she was on her way over to the diner for some of those pancakes she loved so much when she heard someone call over to her. allegra whipped her head around to find the source and gave a smile "hey!" she called back, closing the distance between the two when she walked over "yeah, i'm allegra. can i help? are you one or arty's friends?"

[ghostsbrokenbyfairytales]

"none that i can tell." savannah admitted with a sigh. "am i just oblivious? cause maybe he has and i just haven't noticed. i've been trying to drop hints myself, maybe we're both oblivious."

[itsallegra]

"he does seem like someone that it would be like pulling teeth trying to get feelings out of him" she felt for savannah, she knew all too well how it felt trying to figure feelings out with someone "you're both cute, that's what you are. maybe going direct might be your best avenue?"

[thirtecnth]

"The lost cause and the asshole kid they didn't want... What a pair we are." He reached down for her hand, intertwining their fingers to hold it tightly in his own. "Thief. You're the perfect distraction. Trust me."

TIME SKIP

Both drunk off Allegra and whatever booze they managed to sneak off with, Benjamin had been a bit confused when sudden screams erupted from the lake. "Do you hear that?" He asked, sitting up from their little pile on the ground. "Alle, we have to move."

[itsallegra]

"we never were popular with adults." she laughed, giving his hand a squeeze. allegra gave him a smile and a kiss for good luck "you got it" she broke away and moved to the bar, giving her best distraction for as long as ben needed to swipe their treasure. once she saw that he had the goods in hand, allegra gave a quick bye and ran off to enjoy the riches with her man.

TIME SKIP

she hadn't heard the noise at first, she was too busy giving heart eyes to him. "hmm?" she mumbled but then the sound pierced her ear that time. allegra sat up from her spot, trying to figure out what was going on "what is that?" screams. bone-chilling screams that shocked her system sober "we need to go. josie and artemis... we need to find them"