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Life was a fucking mess. Literal chaos everywhere Derek turned and, if he was being honest with himself, it started back as a teenager. Paige’s death had played a pivotal part of the shift. After she died, it had slowly started to unravel. The only good thing since had been Melanie. And he’d selfishy used her to hold himself together until the fire happened and he broke fully. He’d tucked tail and run, gripping to Laura. 

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[littlemissmelanie]

Mel had a whirlwind of a past couple of days. From starting another school year with her students to her ex showing up randomly after just disappearing one night. Both causing a mixture of emotions inside of her. She wasn’t expecting to see him ever again; and yet here he was back where they had been all those years ago. As she sat contemplating everything with wine and any comfort food she could find, as well as the best romcom on Netflix. She was managing to let her worries fly away as she watched the screen contently, acting like she didn’t know what was about to come, even though she’d watched the film a thousand times. If someone was to see her that moment they’d have probably called her sad or lonely which wasn’t exactly far from the truth really.  As she picked up her glass to press it against her lips once again she was stopped by a thud at the door. Immediately she froze. She wasn’t expecting anyone. It was followed by nothing more but it wasn’t silence. There was somebody out there. She placed down her glass and wrapped her cardigan around her body, making her way towards the door. Flicking the porch lights on as she approached it. Cracking open the door ever so slowly, a frown lacing her features as her eyes met Derek. What was he doing here? she didn’t have much time to think before his emotions got the better of him, his eyes welling up and concern filled her features. Before she had time to speak he staggered forward slightly before dropping down to his knees and Mel instantly shot towards him. Was he hurt? he didn’t physically look it. but she could feel the pain radiating off him. As he apologised to her she shook her head moving down onto her own knees she moved her hands to cup his face, caressing it softly with her thumb. Her eyes glazing over as they met his. ‘‘It’s okay...’‘ her words were a mere whisper. ‘’Lets get you inside...and get you a drink.’’ her words were still soft as she guided him back to his feet, it proved very difficult but somehow she managed. After fighting with his swaying body she finally got him towards the couch pushing him down softly so he was comfortable. ‘’Stay here.’’ her voice was still soft as she rushed off to fetch him some water and something cool for his head as he seemed to be sweating, which to her knowledge she thought was because of the alcohol. She placed the water down on the table as she returned and kneeled before him, patting his forehead with a cold cloth a couple of times. ‘’You’re okay Derek....i’m here’’ those werent words that she’d said in a very long time and yet she still meant every single one of them. ‘’I’m here.’’ she repeated her eyes meeting his trying to search for something to tell her what had happened that had caused him to find her once more.

[winchesxfms-deactivated20210603]

Sam walked around the town square, slightly curious as to why there were so many people out and about during the night. He probably missed the memo. “Oh, hey. Do you happen to know what’s going on?” He asked the person nearest to him, hoping that they were a local. He gestured to everyone else and noticed..candles. It seemed weird. 

[littlemissmelanie]

Melanie was intrigued by the comet that was overseeing the town that evening. As it appeared everyone else was too. As she was making her way for a drink the blonde was stopped by a tall dark haired male letting out a slight chuckle. ‘’There’s a comet passing over tonight, they’re having a candle lighting and well a party because there’s always an excuse for one.’’

[littlemissmelanie]

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send “🍷” for a drunk text that my muse has sent to yours. Melanie:I got wine drunks Melanie:CAnNot move out booth Melanie:THE ANSWER IS MORE WINE

[littlemissmelanie]

broodybeta-dhale​:

His head turned slightly at the mention of a bakery and he nodded slowly, making a mental note to go and check that out for sure. He couldn’t pass up good food, the home baked kind. Especially not since he’d more or less lived off of simple things or take out the past decade. Protein shakes, really. WAY too many of those. He laughed alongside her and gave a slight shake of his head as she continued. “God that’s worse. Older kids, younger kids.. Don’t think I could do any of them.” He scoffed a bit. “You’ve got more patience than me.. It suits you.” He nodded towards her, smile softening. “I’m glad you’re good.”

The blonde was still baffled that he was actually here, in front of her. Although part of her also would believe it to be a dream because that had happened before. Not for a long while but it had happened. She chuckled as he said she had more patience than him. That really wasn’t the hardest thing in the world since Derek had a very short temper. ‘’You hate everyone in general so no wonder the kids is a no go for you.’’ she rolled her eyes taking yet another sip of her drink. ‘’I’ve always been patient- learned that from having you around.’’ she teased him slightly. ‘’I’m glad you’re doing better too. It’s good to see you.’’

[littlemissmelanie]

cursedwarlock​:

A small laugh slipped from the man’s lips as Melanie spoke, nodding his head in understanding. “Yeah, I’ve had more than a few of those kind of days. I get it.” moving to run a hand through his hair he looked the girl up and down, trying to check if anything was wrong. “Want me to leave you alone until your second glass or do you wanna drink in silent together?”

The blonde chuckled slightly at the males words. ‘’I’m glad somebody does because those kids? they don’t get it.’’ she shrugged taking another sip of her drink. ‘’Don’t leave me to drink my day away into this bottle- join me so I don’t feel half as bad for going to drink it all.’’

[littlemissmelanie]

broodybeta-dhale​:

Sitting there any entertaining the conversation was risky. But comfortable. And damn if he couldn’t have used a bit of comfortable right then. It had been a strange few days of adjusting to things back in town, facing the demons he’d run from. And he wasn’t even close to done with any of it. So, selfishly, he allowed himself to soak up the time. “I don’t know.” He frowned slightly at her question, looking away just a second before back to her. “I guess I just felt like it was time to come home. Been gone long enough.” He shrugged a bit before focusing on her next words. “No way, a teacher?” A genuine laugh slipped past his lips and he shook his head. “You’re still braver than me, what grade?”

Mel rose her brow, not expecting him to give her an answer as to why he had returned. There was a lot of hope in what he would say or what he could have said but she was just allowing her mind to race back to what could have been really. ‘’I guess that’s reason enough as any. Not much has changed around town if I’m honest-- though there is a lovely bakery that only opened a couple years back.’’ she knew he enjoyed his food most men did and it was steering away from talking about his return and him leaving, which was a little sore of a subject right now. ‘’Hey!’’ She pouted before a laugh slipped her own lips. ‘’It’s hard! I have the final year students this year, it’s not as bad as the first years but the first day back will always be the worst no matter who I get assigned to.’’

[littlemissmelanie]

broodybeta-dhale​:

It wasn’t like he didn’t realize approaching her was stupid. He did. And it was. They hadn’t spoken or seen each other in years. Not to say that he didn’t think of her often, but that was different. Approaching right then was counterproductive he was sure. What was the phrase? Let sleeping dogs lie? Something along those lines at least. And this was a sleeping dog that shouldn’t have been disturbed, but one he couldn’t refuse. 

“I can’t turn down a chance to catch up.” He nodded slightly and lowered himself onto the stool by her, resting on his arms as his gaze turned to her, slight smile still tugging at the corners of his lips in what was likely the most uncharacteristic sort of way as of lately. “No I just got back a few days ago. Really been focusing on settling in.” Or you know, pretending to. “I’m not even sure I’m staying, I guess. Just.. felt like I needed to come back.” He shook his head and cleared his throat. “What about you? What’ve you been up to lately?”

As he agreed to sit with her she felt her smile only grow wider. He was always able to make her smile no matter what mood she was in he was her safe haven. Though right now it probably wasn’t the best idea to just jump straight back especially with how he left in the first place. She sighed softly before taking a sip of her drink. “Oh only a few days ago? What’s brought you back here it’s not the most amazing of towns” she was hoping he would say her but that was just a stupid thought to start with. “A lot of people have said that recently hopefully it was the right thing to do.” She smiled softly. “Well I’m finally a teacher now. First day of the year was dreadful as usual”

[littlemissmelanie]

ryderbled​:

   It was easy to relate, knowing that the town often had its tendencies to bring trial and torment to those who lived a difficult life within it. Esme found hiding who she was to be extremely challenging, the need to feed, and its intensity appeared to be growing causing her to slowly loose control. She aimed to keep it under wraps, and had taken to socialising to keep her mind occupied. “Tough day?” Esme weakly smiled, moving to sit on the stool beside her.

At the females words Mel let out a soft chuckle. ‘’Oh you could say that. The first day of the school year is always difficult nobody wants to listen, everyones forgotten things. It’s just pure chaos. My whole day has been leading up to this glass of wine and i’m savouring every second of it.’’ she sighed for a moment. ‘’But i’m sure people have had worse days.’’

[littlemissmelanie]

broodybeta-dhale​:

Derek couldn’t get drunk, which truly was a shame, but the comfort of swirling the honeyed liquid in the glass, the normalcy, it was too good too pass up. So he’d settled in at the grill anyways. Lifting the glass, his gaze caught on a blonde towards the end of the bar, and before he could look away, an image filled his mind of a slightly younger blonde, one up against his side, laughing obnoxiously at whatever dumb thing he’d said. One that had filled his gloomiest of days after Paige and, in the stupid most poetic sense, healed him. 

But it couldn’t be, right? Lowering the glass, he kept his gaze on her. It was definitely Melanie. He’d recognize her anywhere, regardless of the fact that almost a decade had passed. Annoyingly, his gaze went towards her left had as she held the glass and he didn’t spot a ring. Pushing to his feet, and questioning his motives already, he felt himself moving towards her, gravitating in a way even though he was pretty sure it was a bad idea. Her words at his approach tugged the faintest of smiles to the corners of his lips. 

“I understand those days better than most.” He nodded slightly and lowered himself onto the stool by her, resting on his arms as his gaze turned to her. “You look good, Mel. Been awhile.” Since their quick and harsh goodbye, the one that was done seconds before he’d hightailed it out of town, leaving the ashes to rest inside of the house that took everything else he loved. 

Out of all the people in the world that were to approach her, it was someone all too familiar to her. The sight of him alone brought back so many memories for her both good and then the heartache. For a moment it didn’t seem like he was actually stood before her.  Her eyes fixed on him as he spoke. That smile that could melt any woman's heart if it was flashed towards them. He’d not changed much still as broody as he was back then but defiantly more handsome. The years had been kind to him. Her lips parted for a moment but nothing seemed to come out. She pressed her glass to her lips and took a large sip before swallowing and taking a deep breath. ‘‘-----Derek?’‘ his name finally passed her lips, it hadn’t in the longest time. But now here they were. She wasn’t quite sure what to say. Everything was just left behind. She knew of the tragic event that occurred at his family home but, she didn’t think she’d forgive him for just up and leaving regardless of what happened. ‘‘I didn’t- I didn’t realise you were back in town.’‘ she stuttered swallowing hard. ‘‘Do you want to take a seat?’’ That was probably her first mistake but somehow she knew it wasn’t going to be the last.

[littlemissmelanie]

First day at a new school was always the most difficult, and thank god it was finally over. She was hoping the following days weren’t to be as difficult but with teenagers you never really knew the outcome. After work she found herself at the Mystic Grill finishing off her day with a glass of wine to try and help revive her mood. ‘’You’ve got a whole bottle of wine before i’m ready for any kind of socialising tonight.’’ she sighed before letting out a chuckle.’’Sorry,t’s been one of those days.’’

[roseblooms]

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