* // * luca looks over to the other with a raised brow. “ i don’t know … it sounds a bit suspicious , ” they starts slowly , though it’s clearly meant to be a lame attempt of a joke. considering they’re in the same sorority , luca feels like they could trust serenity enough to take one of her offered cookies , so they then reach out for one with a small smile. “ lucky for you , i have a death wish. ”
“I seriously promise that they taste perfectly fine!” Serenity replied to the other, hoping that they would change their mind. She truly couldn’t eat all of these by herself, after all. “My grandma is an amazing baker, so I’m sure you will not be disappointed. Do you want one?”
Blake jumped a little when the girl approached her, she was a little on edge. Looking down at the box of goodies she nodded, “Sure, can’t pass up a cookie right” she joked grabbing one. “Thanks” the blonde said taking a bite.
“Exactly! These are just simple chocolate chip one’s, but you can’t go wrong with a classic,” her southern accent slips out as she opens up the container and lets the other pick whichever they wanted. “Of course, I hope that I was able to make your day even just a little bit brighter. I’m Serenity by the way.”
“Hi there!” Serenity approached the first person who walked past her. Her grandmother had sent her a huge care package with far too much goodies that she couldn’t eat by herself. Holding a plate of homemade cookies, she offered one to one of her fellow students. “Would you like one of these? I promise they aren’t poisonous. They are made from the heart.”
( kristine froseth , 21, cis woman , she/her ) SERENITY GILLENKERK, don’t think that you have gotten off easy because i haven’t told the school that REDACTED. sweetie , no one can hide from me - not even a/the MEMBER of DELTA SIGMA TAU. oh no, your secret is most certainly not safe with me. you know , i asked around about you & most people said that you reminded them of SPENCER REID with TIED TOGETHER WITH A SMILE BY TAYLOR SWIFT playing in the background , that’s very interesting - i wonder how accurate they are. ( Sarah, 24, cis woman, she/her )
Trigger warning for mentions of anxiety and death
Is originally from a small town a few hours away from Savannah, Georgia.
Actual peach w the cutest southern accent
Her childhood? Wasn’t exactly sunshine and rainbows. It was always too small of clothes, too cold of nights, and too hungry of mornings.
Her mom had her when she was only sixteen and her biological father was never really in the picture. He didn’t want to have anything to do with her or his daughter. So, her mom did everything she could to raise her by herself. Things were never easy for the two of them. It was never out of the ordinary for them to be constantly evicted and not staying in the same apartment complex or duplex for a few months at the most. There were times where they’d have to couch surf or stay in shelters or even sleep in their car in between trying to find a place to stay. There were many nights where she’d have to be watched by a neighbor or one of her mother’s co-workers while she worked the late shift at whatever shitty job she had. Regardless, she never thought her childhood was awful. She knew her mom did her best to provide for her.
Serenity has always been a gifted child. As early as first, second grade, her teacher realized that there was something special about her. The girl always getting A’s on everything, regardless of the subject. She could always read above her reading / grade level. School? Was just easy for her. Not many children were like this.
Her teachers would convince her mom to get little Rora tested for her IQ and she received a score of 175. Serenity Gillenkerk? A literal child genius.
Her world turned upside down when she was 12 years old. On the night of her birthday, her mom was killed by a drunk driver. Her grandmother became her official guardian and she moved in with her. (Due to her mother’s death, she isn’t the big fan of celebrating her birthday, it brings too many painful memories).
Ren has always been a shy and introverted individual. As fat as she can remember, she has found it difficult to connect to others and establishing lasting friendships with others. While she was in grade school, she could recall always getting bullied and picked on because of her appearance and what she wore (being poor meant you never could walk around with the latest trends….she always lacked that). Being seen as such an easy target truly wrecked havoc on her self esteem. Also, it didn’t help that she moved around so much, never staying too long at a particular neighborhood or school. She sort of just learned to be comfortable with her own company.
So, this is where her reading plays an important role in her life. Since she never had many friends, she turned to reading and literature. It was such an easy way to temporarily escape real life, being transported to a new reality. It was all so fascinating to her. Genre’s never really mattered, she was willing to try anything out. Now, she can finish a book in what seems like seconds. You can normally catch her reading a book in the mornings on her front porch, coffee and breakfast alongside her.
As she got older she would take advanced classes and pass them with flying colors. Ended up graduating at the top of her class, no shocker there.
She knew that she was going to go to college. She had gotten accepted into varying colleges all around. After much convincing from her grandmother, she’d end up going to Meadowbank University on a full ride scholarship.
Currently pursing a degree in education and english.
Proud bisexual !!
The CEO of wearing mismatched socks. You will never see her wearing matching one’s, she thinks it’s bad luck.
Adores dankly earrings with funky designs.
Her style is WEIRD just like her. Like mixing patterns and laying and honestly, just wearing whatever she wants? Has been mocked for dressing like a grandmother and toddler at the same time.
Loves the color yellow. Always carries around a yellow bookbag covered in enamel pins. Has a beat up pair of yellow high tops vans. Yellow makes Aurora happy.
She cuts her own hair.
The kind of girl who doesn’t really see her beauty?? Like she’s been told she needs to model and be on a runway and she’s like *what* ME ???
LOVES to bake. So so much. Also works part time at her grandmother’s bakery.
Also enjoys knitting. Yes....knitting.
Kind of can be labeled a hopeless romantic?? Has never been one to really date or go on dates. Due to her shy demeanor, it’s been hard for her. She’s trying to break out of her shell and put herself out there, but it’s easier said than done.
She isn’t a huge drinker due to being quite the light weight….never knows when to cut herself off.
Literally is so naive and tends to see the best in others too much and wears rose tinted glasses.
Deals with issues because of her anxiety. She went to therapy after her mom died but stopped going due to the cost of it. To calm her mind, she’ll color in adult coloring books. knit, and play with fidget cubs or toys.
LOVES children. She knows she wants them in the future but will she find someone to settle down with ??? Who knows. But, if you ever need a baby sitter, hit her up.
Overall…..she’s your very eccentric wallfower super smart book worm !
I will probably add more to this but for now, have this !!
