Steady hands pulling on my heart♡

[jessie-clarke]

Wild Horses

[beaufordgallagher]

“Unfortunately,” Beau teased with his typical grin. Even if she wasn’t family he always acted that way it just made it much more easy when Jessie was his cousin. He could steady the horse making sure the horse was fully set before he gently tapped his foot in the horses side to get him going. “God dammit,” he laughed briefly, shaking his head, “Here I am acting like the coffee shoppe is opening at like 9AM or somethin’. I’ve really been slacking on my comebacks.” Beau narrowed his eyes teasingly for the sense of dramatics, “Well next time you don’t call me I’m gonna be real upset with you. We’re family, after all.”

[jessie-clarke]

“Oh shut up!” she laughed, shaking her head as she got the horse situated in a slow walk beside Beau and his horse. She truly loved the relationship that she had with Beau, it was beyond just cousins, he was like a brother and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Even though he was only a year older than her, she still would try to kick him in the ass if needed. “I’m usually up early because you know, I’m kinda athletic and go running every morning before the sun comes up.” she spoke softly. “I’ll be sure to call you as soon as I see someone come in and I help them.”

[jessie-clarke]

[jessie-clarke]

Best friend is back in town!! God I missed her!

[jessie-clarke]

What always made you laugh as a kid?

Probably the shenanigans Peyton and I got into when I visited Nashville, from getting totally covered head to toe in mud, taking my moms’ clothes and makeup and wearing it all, so many things.

[jessie-clarke]

Last thing you ate, was it good?

I had a Caprese on Ciabatta with a basil pesto and it was so damn delicious.

[jessie-clarke]

Why did you decide to open a cafe?

I’ve been an avid tea drinker since I was young, and coffee since I was in my teens. I’ve always had a love for small cafe’s where you can get fresh baked goods, coffee and just chat, or some use it as a hide away for school to study. I know local cafe’s around my college knew me by name from being in them so often. Just the atmosphere and homeyness a cafe brings is something I wanted to bring into Midtown.

[jessie-clarke]

Does it bother you that Tom seems to love a lot of feminin things? And I heard he's more of a one night stand kinda guy.

It doesn’t bother me at all, so what if he takes a little extra good care of himself? That’s something from word of mouth, not from tom, himself. He may just be much different than you hear.

[chloexmichaels-blog]

FIRST DATE || Jessica & Tom

[chloexmichaels-blog]

“Weirdly I’m not sure you’d still smell like coffee when you’re dead,” he laughed, taking a look around. Yes this spot seemed perfect. Tree, some spring flowers blooming and not too many people around. “Just a second,” Tom said as he let go of her hand and put the basket down. He quickly unfolded the blanket on the ground and put the basket on it. “Okay, you can take it off.”

[jessie-clarke]

“Probably not,” she agreed with a laugh. When he let go, she stayed still, adjusting her clothing and holding onto the knotted part of the scarf while he moved around. As he said she could take it off, she untied it, keeping her eyes closed and let the scarf hang around her neck. Opening her eyes, she let a soft sigh leave her lips as she smiled. “Aw, this is so nice!” she spoke, leaning over and kissing his cheek.

[chloexmichaels-blog]

FIRST DATE || Jessica & Tom

[chloexmichaels-blog]

“Wow, calm down there tiger! Refusing someone muffins is just cruel,” he almost tripped as he walked backwards. “Hm, no. Too big of a risk that someone finds you. I’d lure you into my basement and get a lot of air freshners so no one gets worried about a weird smell,” he joked.

[jessie-clarke]

“Rwar.” she growled, laughing after. She could hear him moving, and she stood still after a moment. “I think my natural smell of coffee will overpower them.” she laughed a bit, “Can I take this off now?” she asked curiously.

[jessie-clarke]

Last thing you did before going to bed yesterday?

I did a few things, one is a little too personal to share, I showered and read some more of a novel I’ve been working on re-reading.

[hanna-atwood-blog]

Hanna heard the woman almost immediately and her eyes shot over to whom the culprit was making the blonde uncomfortable. She didn’t hesitate, ducking under the bar as the man followed her, wanting to applaud the woman for throwing her drink but could tell the man was less than amused. “Hey!” Hanna gripped his arm before he could grab the woman as he was moving to do, “either sit the fuck down and keep your hands to yourself or get out.” 

[jessie-clarke]

Jess looked to the male, her patience was wearing very, very thin. As the woman grabbed the male and spoke to him firmly- she couldn’t help but feel appreciative. As the man cowardly walked off, not making a bigger scene, she turned to the woman and smiled a bit, “Thanks for that.”

[chloexmichaels-blog]

FIRST DATE || Jessica & Tom

[chloexmichaels-blog]

“I promise I won’t let you run into a tree or anything,” he chuckled, taking her hand in his. He moved to get the picnic basket out of his car before he locked it and lead Jessica into the park. “Just follow my voice,” Tom said in a sing song voice.

[jessie-clarke]

“I swear if I run into something, I’m totally not letting you have any muffins for a week.” she laughed and held his hand firmly, unable to see as she heard the car door and walked beside him. “Is this the part when the girl dies because the guy goes and takes her into the woods and murders her?” she teased with a laugh following.

[jessie-clarke]

Wild Horses

[beaufordgallagher]

“Must you have a rebuttal for everything?” He joked as if annoyed, though it was all in good spirits. Beauford grabbed the saddle off one of the various holders, tossing it atop of his palomino horse before making sure everything was in place and secured. After he was positive everything was safe and secure, he led Bamboo out the ring, away from all the others to join Jessie outside. He smiled thankfully at his cousin but shook his head, “No way. Asking anybody to wake up at the crack of dawn to help out would just be plain evil on my part. Just having you to help me procrastinate makes me feel happy enough.” He admitted as he propped his foot in the stirrup on the saddle before climbing aboard the horse. “Hayley from Paramore and you didn’t call me. That’s cold, Jessie.” He tsked as if disappointed, waiting for her to climb aboard her own horse.

[jessie-clarke]

“This is me we’re talking about, I almost always have something to say.” she laughed, shaking her head a bit. She pet the horse’s mane while waiting on Beau, then put her foot in the stirrup and pulled herself up, swinging the other leg over and putting that foot in the stirrup on that side. “I’m up before the crack of dawn every day, it don’t bother me none.” she smiled over to Beau. “I didn’t call anyone, I was too busy making another famous friend.” she laughed and made a clicking noise to get the horse moving.

[jessie-clarke]

What's your relationship with Tom?

That’s a very good question, dear. I would say we have a solid friendship in the very least. He’s such a kind soul and doesn’t judge me for my past and is very accepting. We’re in the very least really close friends, who have gone on a date. though if I’m honest.. I’d go on many more dates with him.

[thequinnhathaway-deactivated201]

“I should really start ordering something new.” Quinn joked with a small smile on her face after Jess told her that their orders were in. Waiting until the other blonde had taken her seat, Quinn asked “How have you been?” It has at least been a week, or so since they last saw one another due to their busy schedules and life just in general.

[jessie-clarke]

“It’s okay, I might have to rename what you get as ‘The Quinn’ “ she teased with a laugh. Once she sat down and got fairly comfortable. “I’ve been pretty good actually. Things are going good on my end finally.”

[chloexmichaels-blog]

FIRST DATE || Jessica & Tom

[chloexmichaels-blog]

“I have to admit that I wantednothing more but to rock the seat on the ferris wheel, but you did a pretty good job on distracting me,” Tom smiled. “Blindfold, but you can wear it later of you want.”

[jessie-clarke]

“I don’t know how I managed to,” she teased before nodding when he answered the question. She took the scarf and covered her eyes, tying it in the back of her head. “Not gonna lie, this is a little scary..” she spoke, reaching out for his hand.

[jessie-clarke]