lil’ miss smirk 🍒

life, unfortunately, doesn’t seem to care what we want. maddox calloway. vampire. twenty one.

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gia-mannan:

“I promise, it’s not a secret. This was definitely a one time occurrence. But I think what you just said was a compliment so–” She half frowned out of confusion, “–so I’m going to pretend it was and just roll with it. Thanks, I think.”

"It was a compliment -- though my dad used to say you’re only insulted if you allow yourself to be insulted.” she shrugged playfully. “You are very much welcomed --  I’m Maddox I’m pretty shitty with self introduction.”

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crissyxstorm:

“How much do you want to bet on that? Lets make it interesting shall we?” Crissy challenged right back, raising an eyebrow with a playful yet challenging grin awarded back at the girl.

"I'll bet you whatever you want little missy, I have no intention of losing today.” She said as she finished off her beer. “Let’s get it on.”

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matty-stevens:

“Leaving me? That’s just. That is so rude, I can’t believe you would do that to me.”

"I would leave you in a heartbeat, if you're too slow." she joked. "Come on Matts, let’s go already -- I heard that we can work on this secret mission.” 

[jujuhelps]

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Sparring & Thrill.

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caidenkahale:

He raised an eyebrow at her. “You’re offending my old man sensibilities.” He lied, actually somewhat amused with how childish she was acting. He had vague memories of sparring with others; young men with the world at their feet, and they rarely took defeat so lightly. “I wouldn’t say you’re pull my hair out frustrating. More of mildly irritating.”

He stepped away with a roll of his eyes when she smacked his foot. “I’ll be sure to refrain from showing a third.” He wasn’t sure why that had become a thing, her counting his smiles while he tried not to around her. But it was a point of pride now. “Sorry, I don’t sleep with other vampires anymore.” It got too complicated when the other person actually lived forever. All that meant was that they could hold a grudge forever. Which wasn’t fun. “It means sweetheart.” He finally admitted, fairly certain he would get no peace until he told her. “Good genetics?”

"You know -- being senile doesn’t justify anything.” She retorted. Maddox was bratty as she was kept in mind the moves he had shown her. “Out of mildly love and adoration.” She grinned at him, now completely standing up and stretched. “How rude, how can you deny me a faithful student of your arts a simple smile and love.” She chimed at him. Maddox  wasn’t one who easily gave up on anything, it was obsession with her passion that lead her to many of her troubles. But because of this, Maddie became resilient and driven. She found new pursuits when all things failed her so whenever Caiden rejected her. It only made her try harder, it only pushed her further into knowing more about him. “So you do like me?’ She grinned at him. “I see how you are big guy, tough and rough on the outside and cute and sweet inside. Aw.”

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fighting-ellahalder:

“Yeah, there’s basically zero chance of me calling you that.” Ella shot back. The conversation was surprisingly entertaining. Ella had always enjoyed some decent trash talk, and she was pretty sure she could still walk away with her pride even if the water bottle was thrown full force. If anything, she was damn good at faking a smile through the pain and walking off like it didn’t affect her. But her smile fell off. “Don’t call me that.” She said, voice dropping. It was probably the one thing in the world she hated to be called. More than adorable or cute. 

"Aren't you a debbie downer. What you can dish it but can’t take it, princess?.” Maddox said as she crossed her arms. Maddie was a pretty easy going girl, she did enjoy a few words thrown at each other. Over all the girl didn’t seem to bad -- just had a big mouth, but maddie liked that. “Don’t do cute and fluffy?”

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jamest-taylor:

“I mean, if that’s what you really want to do, you can always do that after you hand me the wrench.” He said with a laugh before he grabbed the wrench with a shake of his head. “Replacing a couple parts on her. She’s kinda old, so I like to try and keep her running as smoothly as possible.” He said, patting the side of his car.

"I can’t it help it if your arms need to be ogled or looked over who told you to work them over so nicely? think about it like this -- if a girl walked in with her beautiful long legs, wouldn’t you give her a little looked-lou? i mean beauty is like art -- you got to stop and stare.” she rambled on as he took the wrench from her. “What year is she?”

[sheezuswrites]

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ethankaufman:

His jaw nearly dropped to the floor while she explained the premises of this movie. Definitely not about magicians. Handsome men like him? There was so much information to take in that he didn’t know how to reply, instead he gave her a weird look and mouthed what the fuck to her. “I never want to hear you say the words ‘ding-dong’ to describe a man’s junk ever again.” That was the only thing he was sure about in that part of their conversation. He then titled his head in response to her telling him that she wasn’t going to go easy on him, daring her to throw it already. Once the bottle was thrown, it was thrown far - right over his head, but that didn’t discourage him from going after it. And not only did he manage to catch it, he caught it behind his back with both hands. It was slightly crushed, but he held it up in the air to show her before tossing it back to her as he walked back to where he was standing prior.

Maddox was amused, specially at how honest the male’s expressions were. She already liked him but now she was dead set on becoming friends with him. “Why not? It makes sense they use it to knock on people’s backdoor.” She joked, her laughter was infectious and loud. “ I’m kidding -- I just -- I like you tall person. I like you a lot.” She beamed as the bottle was mid air, she had thought that maybe her toss was off the mark too much but he caught it. It was then it was tossed back at her that she was suprised, she stumbled a bit but got it between her hands. “I’m Maddox.” she stated. “What drink would you like?”

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rowanxhastings:

Rowan had calculated the chances many times. The chances of him meeting a girl he actually had things in common with, who actually understood his humor, who knew how to joke around in the same fashion, who did not think him weird or nerdy or mind his awkwardness. And the probability of such a girl existing had been close to around twenty percent. A three on a scale from one to ten. Yet here she was, right in front of him, and he was sure that it must be a dream, that any moment now the librarian would come over and shake him awake, complain and rave about how he’d drooled on the books or it was closing time and he better get himself home. As the minutes ticked by and he seemed to be very much awake, the young Hastings became increasingly aware of how a once in a lifetime opportunity this was. He simply could not let Maddox slip away. Because she was truly one of a kind. “I’d say as far as cults go, its pretty harmless.” Rowan argued, not noticing that his laugh might be to loud, but having to remind himself that they were not in a space where it was accepted to be this loud. He wondered if the fact that he was a werewolf might put her off.. if she might have heard the many stories containing years of feuds between their kind. In Hollow Grove there was peace, and there had been peace for centuries, but there were also instances where their kinds clashed. Such as his family’s murder. Though he did not hate all vampires, did not hold them all responsible, he did hate one. He did intend on finding and prosecuting said vampire to the fullest extent of the law. Maybe that would be offensive to her. Or maybe not. She was close to the Blackwell’s after all, and those were not a stupid lot. “Its not an apology, its an expression of sympathy. Cause I know what its like to have life turn things around and carelessly define ones future. Of course I can’t know precisely what you went trough but I can sympathize.” He spoke firmly, yet with sincerity it was hard to fake. Not that he was. Noticing how she was sizing him up as if he’d grow a tail and ears all of a sudden, Rowan had to hold back a snicker. “Yes. But I’m not going to go all wolfy on you no matter how hard you stare.” He was teasing her of course, the staring was not something he’d ask her to stop doing, no matter how nervous he might get. Smiling back at her, quite a few responses flew trough his mind, such as ‘go ahead’ or ‘why don’t you’ or ‘lets do that’. As he tried to screen them all carefully before speaking, his mouth had another thought coming. “I certainly wouldn’t mind.” Was what came out, and as he realized what he had said, Ro felt his cheeks heat up, and he was floored with relief when he could mask it by digging trough his jacket pocket for his phone. if it wasn’t obvious to her, it was certainly obvious to him. He was very very smitten by Maddox, and he’d do pretty much anything to prolong this meeting but also make sure another one found place. “Its 202-555-0166. Just call me and I’ll have yours?” He suggested, his goofy smile back in place as the embarrassment faded just by the sight of her smiling. Had he just.. yes he had. Without even realizing it. Which might be best because if it had been a thought trough, coherent idea it might have taken him hours upon hours to build the courage to voice it and actually ask. Still his stomach tightened in anticipation, and slight fear that she might say no. Might suddenly come to her senses and realize she was about to spend even more time with the dorkiest police officer in town. “Thats great.. yeah.” he said, for a second too elated and busy focusing on not doing an entire happy dance. She said yes! Its a yes! Yes yes yes. “Uhm I’d let you, but unless I have to arrest someone I am not supposed to set off the siren. But stick around for long enough and you’ll get to the second its warranted, I promise. Really? I’m not entirely sure if thats true, but if you have a sound for reference it shouldn’t be hard to decipher. So.. my shift starts in about forty minutes but we could go and get started now if you’d like? I’m on patrol all afternoon and night.” His voice shook a little, but he managed to keep from stuttering. She’d just said yes, so the chances of her also having some time off today was probably good, right? Raising his brows a little, staring back at her, he once more had to let out a small chuckle. “Hey Maddox.” His voice was soft, curious. “What?”

Maddox had always been a girl who went with her emotions, her desires, her impulses. She did what her gut told her. Why? Because she rather regret ever doing it then regret never trying. Contrary to what many people believe, once you become a vampire your emotions are heightened. You become aware of the smallest of details that you onced overlooked. For Maddie, it was the way his dimple showed when he pronounced certain words. The way his eyes would make her body shiver as if he could see into her soul. Maddox had never been in love before, unless, you count food. Rowan was the first man that has ever caught her attention and held it. He was funny and clever, she could tell already that he had a heart of gold.  “Right? We are offering cookies and freedom. How is that dangerous?” She couldn’t contain the rambling giddiness she felt around him, the way time was passing smoothly without an awkward silence. They were able to chat like they knew each other for years, as if they were made to meet. Fate? Maddox always believed that there was nothing higher then herself, that god and angels could not exist with all the things she seen. But here was a miracle sitting in front of her. With the most amazing brown eyes and smile that made her breathless. Sympathy?  That had caught her off guard, letting out another hearty laugh, her nose scrunched up when she smile widely at him. “Thank you -- we all get a round or two of bad luck plus it’s not so bad once you get over the blood bags and the fact you can never be tan again. There goes my dream of being a swimsuit model.” She joked, it was far more easier for Maddox to laugh over her tragedy then to cry about it. But his kinds words were something she needed, someone ability to see past what she had become -- it felt surreal for her, specially since she -herself- still isn’t able to accept it. Yet there were times where she was grateful that she was dead, specially when she felt embarrassed like right now. His little wolf-y remarked made her duck her head shyly. she didn’t realize how bad she was staring at him until he pointed it out. Maddox swear her cheeks would be apple red right now if she was still human. She did not want him to see her that way, she snorted out a laugh. “I-I wasn’t picturing you with puppy ears. I have snapchat for that.” she joked, her words came out in one long sentence. Maddox wasn’t someone who was easily shy, yet, this moment right now she hide behind her books. She took his number down before her confidence returned, she dialed his number. “Hello? Rowan -- it’s Maddie-- Maddox I mean.” She laughed, though the phone was still ringing as she spoke. “I won’t want you to get into trouble so -- I’ll wait until you find some trouble so I can use the button. Is it a button? Right now? Other then pretending to read -- nothing, so if you let me I would love to be your robin for the night.” She beamed at him. The soft tone of his voice made her shy specially as she leaned closer to him. “Here.” She said before she cupped his cheek lightly with one hand and planted a kiss on his other. 

[blossomfully]

“And hey,” he says after a pause. “Don’t let them convince you that you can’t be loved.” “You’re the most loveable girl I know.”

S.Z. // Excerpt from a book I’ll never write #162 (via hazmattheartwrites)

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Sparring & Thrill.

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caidenkahale:

“Such a dirty mouth for a young lady.” He teased with another smirk. His own stubbornness was practically legendary, he knew he would win this standoff. “Good. You make me insane.” He returned easily. With the way she bugged him all the time, it was just annoying. So returning the favor was good.

He chuckled and let his foot rest lightly on her stomach. “I think I’m the winner of this match, right?” Or at least, something like it, seeing as she didn’t seem to want to get up. “I’ll be sure to ask next time I feel like knocking you on your back.”

She continued to lay on the mat staring up at him. “I never said I was a lady, so suck it.” She stuck her tongue out. She didn’t care how childish she may have seemed at this moment, she was too amused with him. Everytime she thought she had his basic figured out he would find a new way to make her think about him. He was a stubborn man, but Maddie couldn’t be stop either. “Good, think about me until you pull out your hair.” She added.  She grunted as she felt his foot, her eyes shot him a glare. How dare he look so enchanting while being a complete dick. “No.” She interjected. “I’m trying to rethink my battle plan while admiring your beauty from this view. I think I just saw a second smile. That’s two so far -- babe.” She smacked his foot of her stomach before she stood up. “Next time you want me on my back it better be on a bed or I’ll bite.” She threaten, but she was sure he would only see it has a empty one. Given at this moment she wasn’t much of a challenge to him, but she had all the time in the world to kick his ass. That fact alone brought a smile to the young vampire, with time she could be able to get him back for the smack down. “So what was the meaning of the word?” Maddie asked hoping that she had distracted him enough to get an answer out of him. “And why the fuck are you so built? God fucking damn, there should be some kind of warning sign for major distraction.”

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ethankaufman:

His puzzled expression was exaggerated when she proceeded to laugh at him. “Is it a movie about weird magicians?” He still didn’t understand what was so funny and how she could corrupt him with a movie about magicians. Brushing his hair behind his ears, he nodded avidly. “Go ahead, throw it.”

Maddie quieted down her laugh  to reply to his question seriously, though her lips still painted with an amused smile. “No -- it’s were handsome men like you, strip down and dance with their ding dongs hanging about to sexual songs that came from 90s hip hop. The ‘Mike’ in the title means penis -- or at least that’s what I think it means I don’t remember the main characters name but it could be Mike.” She explained before she got ready to throw the bottle. “Okay, handsome -- I won’t go easy on you.” She beamed before she tossed the bottle has hard as she could. 

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fighting-ellahalder:

“I think I’m woman enough to take it, if I can handle a wine goblet shattering on my chin, I can handle this.” Ella replied, hands out and feet set as she was ready to take a hit. “And I don’t have an issue with being hit by limp-wristed princesses who wield water bottles as their great weapon. I may be human but I’m not that weak.”

"It's her majesty to you.” Maddie retorted, she was quiet impressed with the woman’s guts but she wasn’t gonna say that. Instead she snorted softly and crossed her arms part of her wanted to throw the bottle full force at the girl just so she could prove her point. But she didn’t know if her vampire strength could be controlled and the last thing she wanted was to actually harm the mouthy chick. “Why would I waste a good throw on you? If you feel like being suicidal go stand in front of the bus or play on the freeway, Cinderella.”

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rowanxhastings:

“We certainly do. Soft chocolate chip cookies for you and chunky chocolate for me. Yes thats right we need a John Day, when should that be? Haven’t we already started a movement. Oh dear lord, and you who did not wish to join a cult, here you are making one with me.” Rowan responded, his grin widening along with his level of amusement, anything but her long forgotten. How was it than one girl could be so intriguing? So very very mesmerizing.. “Then you’re my girl. We should arrange something when I have a day off.” He nodded enthusiastically taking a second before he realized what he had said. ‘My girl’. That was a bit forward, was it not? The words had simply slipped out of his mouth and now Rowan couldn’t decide if he should blush in embarrassment or pretend as if nothing had happened. Best go with the latter. However her reaction had him a tiny bit nervous. What had he said? Should he apologize? His brows furrowed in slight confusion as the words started rolling off her tongue. The lifestyle? Rowan wasn’t aware that there was one set supernatural lifestyle, or that most couldn’t be adapted. In this town, the possibilities were not that slim. He leaned in a bit to as she whispered, his brows now shooting up in mild surprise – Why on earth had he not been able to tell right away? Might have something to do with the fact that she was stunningly beautiful and so he had forgone all his other senses. The story was told with the same wit and smile, yet as someone who had gone trough a change, not akin to hers, but similar, Rowan did have a certain understanding. “I’m sorry.. that has got to be hard on you.” He said, his previous grin gone, replaced with a set, more serious look. “But I think that you’ll find Hollow Grove a good place to acclimate. And though your dreams might have been set on hold for now, don’t give up on them, because they might be doable in the near future.” He wholeheartedly believed that. When you turned, you were forced to face a new reality, in a way, start over. Now Rowan with his ancestry and family’s deep roots in this town had saved him from having to discover the world all over again when he first turned. He’d had all the information he needed, all the assurances that life could be as close to normal as any supernatural creature could experience. But not everyone else did. “Besides.. I’m a werewolf, so I don’t really have any grudges against vampires. I’ve co-existed with them for most of my life.” he added with a small shrug, offering her a careful smile. That should be the least of her worries. “So I’d be very happy to get your number and be your Robin.” All the while speaking, Rowan’s eyes had not diverted from hers, and he was not about to now either. “Exactly. Its part of you, but it doesn’t need to define who you are. I get it. I really do.” He assured her, his words gentle, wanting her to stay. He had not felt like this in.. he’d never felt like this period. “So you want to ride shot gun in the cop car? Thats where the questions were leading to?”

Maddox hasn’t felt this care free since the last time she was with human,  she couldn’t remember the last time it felt as if her heart was beating. If she could blush she would be as red as an apple by now. Rowan had this way about him that was addicting -- she wanted their conversation to last forever.  “I mean a cult with cookies, couldn’t be that bad right?” She replied, his laughter was so infectious that each time he laughed, she would too forgetting that they were in a library. She studied his features as her words begin to way into the conversation, did he see her as a monster now? would those soft brown eyes she that made her body electrify each time they were focus on her be filled with hate. Vampires were monsters, undead without feelings, believed to be thoughtless murders. Maddox was many things but a cold hearted killer she was not. Once she awoke with the unquenchable thirst that burned in her throat -- she tried her best to contain it. but she wasn’t ready to die at least not again. the first time she drained someone she cried for weeks, she is haunted by the hollowness she saw in his eyes once she was done. Even till this day, it’s painted in the back of her mind a reminder to never lose control again. “You don’t have to apologize -- you’re not the one who did anything wrong. Life, unfortunately never cares what we have or wanted -- it just happens and we have to deal with it.” She paused. Truthfully, since her arrival at Hollow Grove she felt human again, or at least not like a total freak. “A werewolf?” She repeated. Her eyes squinted out of habit, as if she was trying to see the small things he was trying to hide. When he showed her acceptance Maddie couldn’t help but smile. “I could kiss you right now.” She smiled. She shoved her hand into her jeans pocket to pull out her phone. She switched phones so often when she was on the run, she didn’t know her own number. This was the first time she ever stayed in a place more then a month, it was all because Noah was here. Noah had been her savior. Maddie didn’t think anyone could make her feel normal like he did until Rowan. She wasn’t in love, it was too early to even mention such a word. But there was something, he was something. Something for the future, maybe something for today -- all she knew is that she wanted it. The chance to speak to him again, to hear his infectious laugh and see him smile. She wanted a chance to get to know him. “What’s your number?” She asked with a soft smile that only grew wider as he asked out. It was consider asking her out? Maddie suddenly got tongued tied -- maybe because she hadn’t expect him to be so bold or maybe it was the excitement of it all but she couldn’t find the words that meant yes. Seconds passed and she regained her composure. “I would love that -- but I have to push the button for your lights and siren. I haven’t done that in years -- I was told that each state have a different siren sound for their cop cars -- I wanna see if it’s true.” She replied, the thoughts of what she was got pushed back into the depths of her mind as she focused on Rowan. “Hey Rowan.” 

[dailyactress]

Zoey Deutch - Daria Kobayashi Ritch Photoshoot for Allure January 2017

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gia-mannan:

“I’m embarrassed. I swear I’m not usually this uncoordinated,” Gia said, her expression apologetic, “I certainly hope they don’t.” Gia shook her head feverishly. “The last thing I want is my name tied to an act of nature that causes death and destruction. No thanks.”

"It's okay -- your secret is safe with me. Oh -- yeah I tend to forget about the whole death and destruction. But you don’t have to worry -- You’re just good how you are even if it’s uncoordinated.” She beamed.