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ARÓN PIPER Numéro Netherlands — Gorka Postigo (2021)

[masondevereaux]

penn-orville·:

After Julian had made himself clear on Thanksgiving when he’d ghosted her, Trinity had put her foot down for her own sake and stopped trying altogether. If opening up to him the way she had hadn’t made any progress, then what was she waiting around for? She’d put it down to her own feelings getting in the way of the truth– that he’d well and truly moved on and his acidic reactions to her were legitimate dislike, not just self preservation.

The art installation section of the festival was quiet while the main acts were on, so she’d found herself wandering amongst all the coloured lights and displays to take a breather. Sometimes she felt like they were tethered together and some mystical force was tugging on the strings– how else was it that at the exact same moment the one person she was all but avoiding was the one she’d come face to face with? She didn’t even have it in her to be sharp with him, just pressed her lips together in a sad sort of smile, “Figures I’d find you lurking in the shadows.” @masondevereaux·

it’s obvious that trinity is treading very carefully in the minefield that is julian—the pauses, the hesitation—and any other day, he would’ve have a field day with the other’s pathetic antics of trying to maintain peace. but julians too exhausted to bark back, so instead, he musters up a chuckle, a shake of his head, and (for once) opts for amicable instead of annoyed. 

“figures you’d end up in the same place,” a purse of his lips as he nods his head follows. he’s not much of a believer of fate, destiny, or whatever the cosmos have planned but it’s beyond coincidental anymore. he’d been running from her and what was between them but it was evident how hard it was to keep running away. “you having a good time?” he lifted his eyes slowly from a glittering , distant image, and brought his glance toward her. 

[eunwoosan]

[201012] eunwo.o_c : 안녕 🐈

[masondevereaux]

woodstocklim​:

“Will you look at that?” Woody nodded past his boyfriend, towards the small crowd of teenage girls that were looking in Mason’s direction. “I see the fan club’s back.” Woody teased with a bright grin. “Do you think it’s the purple short shorts?” He asked him, pointing down at his boyfriend’s choice in swimwear. “I think it is.” ( @masondevereaux​ )

mason pulls his palms, unclasped behind his head, elbows out — relaxed and smug. “ It’s definitely the purple shorts. You think I didn't do this on purpose? I have to make the fans happy after all. " he laughed. " but you can handle the competition. you always could. ”  he asks with a suggestive smirk, glancing over his shoulder at woody.

[joderaronpiper]

🤤🤤

[masondevereaux]

Text || Aubree

Cam: I had a dream about you last night

Aubree: I hope it was a good dream 😉

Aubree: And yes, I'm going to ask for the details

[masondevereaux]

penn-orville·:

It was a vicious cycle they were trapped in, all vying to piss each other off for their own reasons. The worst part was that it worked, so they were all walking around angry and no one really won. Trinity wanted to break the cycle so badly though, and since she was never ever going to forgive her shit stain of an ex her only hope was Julian’s moody ass. She ignored him at first– well, she rolled her eyes when she heard him speak but that didn’t count because she hadn’t snapped at him like she really, truly wanted to. “I wouldn’t need your help anyway,” she huffed, rattled by the way he’d brushed past her. They barely ever touched, as if they were denying themselves the luxury, but Trinity wasn’t in the mood for the way their self loathing echoed off each other. She caught his hand, tugging him after her as she spotted an opening in the crowd so they could slip away from the pool area. “Well, would you look at that… It didn’t burn,” she let him go when they were in the clear, checking the palm of her hand as if she’d expected the touch to hurt.

“ we finally agree on something, ”  julian grunts, suddenly pulling back as he watches her walk in front of him. his tongue jutting at the inside of his cheek. a roll of his eyes, a click of his tongue. “ god, you’re annoying, ” maybe it’s a defense mechanism, or maybe this is how it’s always supposed to be: biting words and frozen heart, without a single drip of kindness in sight. “ are we kids or something? it didn’t burn—” he mocks in a derisive tone before buzzing his lips. “ do you have the mental capacity of a five-year old or what?” he leans back against the wall and waits. julian can’t seem to accept that this is could be his second chance with trinity. he’s so used to not having a happy beginning or ending and it’s hard for him to act appropriately.  

[masondevereaux]

clearlytierney​:

“Yeah I am, and you were part of helping me do that so you’re one of my people if you didn’t know already. I’ve got your back always if you didn’t know that already.” A fond smile spread on his face easily. “Our moms are best friends, so she knew me since before what my dad did and it took a while but slowly we got closer, then we started hooking up and hanging out and I don’t know I guess I fell for her without even trying. She’s a tattoo artist and small but scary kind of like you now that I’m thinking about it.” His brow sort of furrowed, “Yeah,  you really think so?” He nodded, “Okay well you’re in transition, I can help that run smoother, whatever that looks like.” 

“ I was waiting to hear that, ” aubree continues to jest before seriously considering his next words. she didn’t realize how much she actually needed to hear some comforting, reassuring words so she grateful to oliver for doing that for her. “ aw, my favorite type of relationship story line. ” she couldn’t help but squeal. love and romance was definitely one of her weakness’. “ like me? ” she paused to let out a small, breathy laugh. “ you better start setting up a hang out soon! I need to meet her, ” she nodded. “ thank you for that. seriously. it’s been a weird few months for me and I don’t know where to begin. But all I know is that I want to be around people with good energy and figure out who I am again.”

[masondevereaux]

clearlytierney·:

“I bet you look like much less of an idiot than I do engaging in baby talk, so I’ll leave it to the pros. You? Please when you’re around I can’t take my eyes off of you, Aubree.” He embraced Aubree in a tight hug, giving her one last squeeze before he let her go and took a step back, “He’s doing good. And that sounds generic as hell, but really I’m better than I’ve maybe ever been. I can focus on the present and my future, things with Flick are A1, I’ve been spending more time with my siblings, it’s all good. How’s the glamorous life and how frustrating is it to know that no matter where you are you can never find a guy who can hold a candle to me?

“ that’s awesome, oliver! I’m glad you’re moving forward and amazing people are in your life now. ” aubree’s smile only grows softer as she can feel his new energy. he’s definitely a different person than when she first met him and she’s happy for his growth.“ you’ll have to tell me all about Flick because a girl with a nickname like that is definitely an interesting one, ” she nodded, “ oh, so frustrating! I really can’t find anyone that’s on your level. do you have any friends? ” she mentions with a slight smirk rising onto her face. “ I’m doing better. I’m taking an indefinite hiatus from work. it sucks but I know it’s the best thing for me right now. ”

[masondevereaux]

clearlytierney·:

“Actually no there isn’t because see, he’s not a baby, he’s a dog and can you imagine baby talk coming out of my mouth? Because the notion is bone chilling to me personally.” He smiled softly at Aubree, and took the offered treats and ball, “Alright, your advice always worked for me before, let’s give it a shot.” He kneeled down and gave the dog one of the treats which he happily ate, then tossed another and the dog went, out and stayed, sniffing around Aubree’s dog, “Shit, is there anything you can’t do?” He held his arms out, the leash still in one hand, “Get in here. I haven’t see you in like a month.” 

a surprised gasp leaves her lips. “ not a baby ? ” she immediately thinks, as her eyes meet his. she couldn’t imagine thinking of her dog as just a pet. “ you’ll be surprised how far baby talk will get you with dogs. just you wait. ” she playfully nudges his arm just before she takes a quick look at his dog now circling around her’s, and reminds mochi to play nice. “ apparently hold your attention, ” she teased as she leaned forward to  give him a hug. “ I know, right! but it’s fine because now you probably have a lot to tell me. so ... how’s my favorite student doing? ”

[masondevereaux]

penn-orville·:

Whatever misguided hope she’d had after he’d shown up to her house was crushed under Julian’s heel in that moment. She knew him, she knew he was protecting himself, but there was only so far anyone could be pushed, how shitty they could be made to feel, before they gave up. Trinity wasn’t at her limit yet, she was an easy match for Julian in stubbornness, but eventually one of them would have to give. She didn’t want to prove him right though, didn’t want to be the one to walk away for a second time, so she forced herself to ignore his taunts. If he wanted to provoke her, it wouldn’t be in such childish ways. His cup slamming down made her jump, but she didn’t move to get up right away, as much as she wanted to. That wasn’t the way they worked, she wasn’t the girl she’d been before she’d left, she wasn’t going to chase a man around like a needy puppy. Still, she gave it a second before she too rose to her feet, “Why don’t you just yell out to him? Bring a little more attention to yourself and how pathetic you look all alone over here,” she scoffed, and pushed past him to leave. “I’m getting a refill and going for a walk on the golf course.” She didn’t say outright that she wanted him to go with her, but the implication was there. Even if all they did was bicker, it was more alive than she felt any other time.

SHE makes a point and it pisses him off, however. trinity’s remark does weigh heavier than anticipated: it’s weird, isn’t it, to think how different their lives are now. just a couple months ago, julian was her ex’s right hand man and despite not agreeing with everything his ex best friend did, julian was apart of something; not too long after, they’re faced at a crossroads, and they all diverges from the original path—and as much as julian hates to admit it, he’s the outsider now. it’s probably the better option. but it’s the fact that his ex friend continues to rub it in his face, more so now that trinity is back in town and it gets under his skin. “ maybe I’d rather be alone than to be seen with you. ” the first thing he says as he approaches her, though he doesn’t make a distinction on whether he’s going with her or not. but when he draws close enough, he brushes past her as a way of letting her know he’s with her. his words fail him once again and at this point he’s not even fighting it anymore.  “ try not to trip when you’re staring at me so hard, ”  his eyes wander back over to trinity.  “ I won’t help you get up. ”  a small knowing smile tugs at the corner of his mouth as he re-directs his focus to through the crowd, he’s just trying to get away from all the noise. 

[masondevereaux]

clearlytierney·:

Oliver had always wanted a dog growing up, but the most his dad ever let him have as far as pets went was some beta fish. Hadley had dogs whom he adored, but obviously they were never his so when things ended with her they ended with them too. He wasn’t sure if he wanted the responsibility of a dog right now, but dog sitting his teammate’s dog for the next 3 weeks would help him gauge. “Come on, dude. Look at all of those dogs out here, you could be making new friends right now, but you’re just here with me, some human.” He told the puppy who was content with just sitting, “Alright, it’s a great big world out there for you, but if you just want to chill with me, you can chill.” He felt eyes on him and looked up to see someone watching him…trying to give a pep talk to a dog, “Uh hey…he’s a little shy I guess.” 

“ I bet there's some super cute baby talking when you're alone with him. ” in between chuckles, she nods and sets her own baby down to explore. “ you can’t just talk to him like some human, here you need some of these. ” she hands him some freeze dried treats and an extra ball. 

[masondevereaux]

penn-orville·:

Nothing about Julian gave Trinity the impression that he wanted her around. She’d seen it though, that night he’d come to her house to warn her that people were talking about her. He was stone-faced, but there was something beneath it and she refused to let it go. The one in a million chance that she was right seemed too important to ignore. “First of all, fuck you. Just to get that out of the way,” she flipped her middle finger at him as he pushed the drink away. Fine by her, she’d probably drink it herself just to get drunk enough to deal with his moody ass. “I have friends,” she huffed, setting her own drink down and following his line of sight, wondering how he got to be happy with a shiny new girl while she was left trying to put herself and Julian back together. She did have friends, the James boys and Aiden, but none who really saw her. Not like Julian did. “How many times do I have to say it?” The ‘it’ she was referring to being her reveal a few months earlier that she’d missed him while she’d been away, so much that she regretted leaving in the first place, and that she wasn’t planning on making the same mistake a second time. Nowadays, she tended to miss him whenever she had a spare moment to herself. She didn’t want to, it’d be so much easier if she could leave him behind for good, but it was what it was. Fate, perhaps, or bad luck.

IN response, julian smirks, placing a hand on trinity’s shoulder with an over dramatic expression of skewed empathy. “ so many friends, huh? ” he doesn’t even wait to watch her reaction, no, when julian’s already erupting into his own bout of laughter at his joke. she can’t think they’re friends all of a sudden because he doesn’t even consider them friends. even if he did go to her house to see tell her about her ex, which by the way, he still regrets that he allowed himself to let his guard down a little. he shakes his head, pulls his hand back to cross his arms in front of his torso, and just returns to his stone-faced. “ you can tattoo it across your fucking forehead if you want, it doesn’t mean we have to do anything about it. ” an exaggerated scoff as he fiddles with his fingers, giving him something to do. of course he remembers what she told him, he was obviously not the type to forget things easily. it was the fact that he felt the same way about her scared him and this thing between them wasn’t going away. no matter how much he tried pushing her away, it seemed to be doing the opposite. it was so much easier to pretend his feelings for her were nonexistent when she was gone but that went down the drain a few months back. “ I’m over this, ” he slams his cup down and stands abruptly, his chair screeching backwards. julain was tired of seeing his ex best friend in his field of vision, he didn't want to spend his evening dealing with that. 

[masondevereaux]

penn-orville·:

“Look who escaped the wax museum,” Trinity dropped her towel on the sun lounge next to Julian and sat, still as uncertain as ever about where they stood, but she’d spent long enough ignoring him that day and her self control around him had never been all that impressive to begin with. If seeing her ex flaunting his new girlfriend at the other end of the pool had struck a nerve and made her want to seek out the one person who could distract her, she wasn’t planning on admitting it. “I got this for you. No poison, promise,” she held out a drink for him, a peace offering of sorts.

@masondevereaux·

HE leans back in the chair before glancing over at her, arms crossed over his chest as he sits there wondering if that was that her way of complimenting him or what. “ so you’re really making this a thing? ”  julian scoffs to himself seeing her come to him again, his eyes unconsciously rolling before he pushes the drink of out his view. “ still haven’t managed to find yourself into another group of friends I see. ”  he mutters, though his eyes remain focused on what’s happening in front of him. he’s sure she see’s what he sees, but he decides not to comment. it feels a bit like deja vu and the energy isn’t something he wants to give into anymore. 

[blackpinknet]

[hudsonmildred]

[masondevereaux]

thestefmckibbon·:

“Please, you have a kid around, that guy can do whatever he wants and you’ll still want a few seconds. Maybe shave beforehand.” He told Mason, grabbing his friend’s chin and moving it side to side a few times before letting go. He nodded, “What am I missing that everyone wants to be in the club business now. You know Brooks pitched an idea to me the other day, he wants to open a club.” 

mason opened his mouth to speak but stopped short before grinning. “Excuse you. I think I look hot shaved or not.” He crossed his arms over his chest. “Shit. I can admit I know nothing about the club business. But I just got to thinking about what to pass down to Roman— that isn’t just looks. And what screams cool dad and great business opportunity than a club?” mason snickered, but he was serious about what to give to his son these days. roman was getting older and it was time to start preparing for his future. “oh? well, he’s onto something good. where’s your head at?”