bad decisions

Michaela Stonem // 27 // single

[michaelastonem]

marissahunt:

“Are you sure?” Marissa asked with a raise of an eyebrow. It was an incredibly kind offer after all. “I’m going snowboarding. Which, if you know me, is probably the worst thing I can do.” 

“I’m sure, promise.” Michaela nodded with a smile. It didn’t bother her at all, in fact it made her feel better since some of the jackets just sat in her closet. “I definitely won’t be snowboarding. Anything sports related is hazardous for me.”

[michaelastonem]

marissahunt:

“Oh… you don’t have to do that. I can - I don’t mind going to buy one.. Do you have any plans?”

“No, seriously, let me help. You don’t have to go out and buy a coat when I have a bunch.” Michaela offered again with a smile. “Other than hanging out with my friends, not really. How about you? Anything exciting?”

[michaelastonem]

marissahunt:

So what exactly am I supposed to pack for a trip to Aspen? I’m not sure that my wardrobe holds enough suitable things if we’re being honest. Are - Are you going as well?

“Just the normal things you need for a vacation. If you need to borrow a jacket or something from me you totally can. I grew up here so I’m prepared. Of course I’m going!”

[onetreehill-gifs]

[jaronleerivers]

Besties Sympathies II Jachaela

[michaelastonem]

jaronleerivers:

Jaron jumped slightly as Michaela made her way into the bathroom, her tone somewhat annoyed. Fantastic. So, he’d pissed off Kaleb, lost Erik and now pissed off his best friend? No, he can not deal with this. He sat himself down onto the closed toilet seat and let everything out. Tears fell and sobs sounded from him. This was going to happen sooner rather then later. “I’ve lost everything..” Jaron sobbed, his orbs glancing up toward the ceiling, still not wanting to face his best friend. “I’m just.. Erik broke up with me and..” He paused, his voice nothing but unsteady and low. “Because Kaleb text me and said that he has feelings for me so.. I told Erik and..” Jaron breathed. “I told Erik that I was in love with Kaleb and now I’ve lost him. Why does all the bad shit happen to me? Like, seriously?” He cried, bringing his hands up to wipe the tears from his eyes. “I just can’t do this anymore, I can’t…” 

As she saw tears start to form in his eyes, she felt bad for being so harsh. It wasn’t her intention to upset him but she soon sees it’s not her. He says he’s lost everything and her heart breaks even though she has no idea what he’s talking about. She listened to him, wanting to stop him and ask questions but she didn’t. Michaela just listened. Here Kaleb was again, ruining his relationship with Erik. Even if he couldn’t help how he felt about the man. She looked up at him, staying silent for a minute. “First of all, you haven’t lost everything. You have me, and that may not seem like a lot right now, but hey...I’m not going anywhere.” She reached for his hand, hoping he’d let her take it. “Second, I love you, okay? And I’m sorry that you’re going through all of this. I’m sorry that I can’t do anything but I can be here for you. So don’t shut me out again. Ever.”

[jaronleerivers]

Besties Sympathies II Jachaela

[michaelastonem]

jaronleerivers:

It did feel great to be back with his best friend and he had missed her an awful lot, even if he had sort of ditched her for a while to be with Erik. Still, they had shared a few text messages and phone calls to see how the other was, though there had also been some long silences. As Michaela greeted him with the biggest of hugs, Jaron only returned it with an awkward, one armed hug - which was so unlike him. In fact, it wasn’t like him to be so quiet. Usually he’d be bouncing from wall to wall, happy as Larry and shouting his head off about something all excitable. “I’m just going to have a bath and go to sleep.” Jaron answered as he stepped back, his teeth nibbling his lower lip in some attempt to hold himself back from bursting into tears again. Moving aside, Jaron wondered into the bathroom and removed his shirt, bending down to turn the hot tap on in the bath and placed the plug into the plughole. He did want to talk about what had happened, though he knew that if he opened his mouth about either Erik or Kaleb, he’d turn into a blabbering mes. 

When Jaron didn’t hug her back, Michaela half wondered if she had done something wrong. Did he find out about her and Kaleb kissing on New Years? It truly didn’t mean anything. She was drunk and Kaleb was there, and they didn’t make out or anything. But something in her stomach told her that wasn’t it. She just furrowed her eyebrows, truly not knowing how to go about this situation. Something had to be truly, truly wrong. At least for Jaron. So Michaela stepped back, leaning her hands on the counter. She told herself she wasn’t going to push him, so she stayed there for a minute before following him to the bathroom. “Okay, what the hell?” She asked, the confusion showing in her voice. She was mad but not at him, at the fact that he wasn’t talking to her about whatever it was. Michaela stepped past him, standing in the way of him and the bath. “Jaron, talk to me. Ditch me for a week, I’ll get over it. But don’t come back here and then literally fucking avoid me.” She said softly but firmly, showing she was hurt by how he was acting. “You know you can talk to me. I’m your best friend. So I’ll ask again. What the hell?”

[jaronleerivers]

Besties Sympathies II Jachaela

[michaelastonem]

jaronleerivers:

In the space of an hour, not only had Jaron possibly lost Kaleb as a friend, he’d also lost the other guy in his life; Erik. Their trip to New York City had been absolutely amazing, and while there, Jaron could really feel himself falling for Erik. He was just this amazing being who treated Jaron like a prince and for once, he could see this amazing future with the man - there had even been jokes of a proposal! Yes, it had only been a matter of weeks, though when you really connect with someone, you just know. Unfortunately though, Jaron had sent an accidental text to Kaleb, asking for cuddles due to being cold (which of course, was supposed to be sent to Erik) and from there, the usual ‘hi how are you’ conversation happened which soon spiralled into Kaleb admitting that he didn’t like Jaron with Erik, and admitted that he felt something for Jaron. 

Surely everyone knew by now what Jaron felt towards Kaleb, and it was love. He loved the man, a lot. Even if Kaleb had messed him about time and time again, he still forgave him. So knowing Kaleb had these feelings, Jaron had to confess to Erik which resulted in Erik ending their relationship and kicking him out of his apartment - Where Jaron had been staying for weeks now. He told his boyfriend that he was in love with another man! How stupid was that?

Jaron was a mix of emotions, anger, hatred, sadness and terribly confused. Now he didn’t know who or what he wanted. As he reached the apartment he shared with his best friend Michaela, he wiped a few tears from his eyes and sniffled, unlocking the door. For some reason, he didn’t expect the girl to be in, though there she was, cooking in the kitchen. “Hey..” Jaron’s voice cracked, averting her gaze. He knew she’d fire questions at him, which right now, he wasn’t in the mood for. 

@michaelastonem

Michaela wouldn’t lie, she missed Jaron. Part of the reason they had moved in together was because of how close they were. Sure, they didn’t have to be glued at the hip twenty four seven but she missed having him around. Both of her best friends were in relationships now. Lindsay was married to Declan, and Jaron was with Erik. It not only reminded her of how painfully single she was, but she missed them when they were busy with their significant others. She shared a bond with Jaron that was irreplaceable. From them both loving music to just being able to share their same favorite snacks. The blonde was in the kitchen cooking herself some spaghetti when she heard the door open unexpectedly. Not that she was complaining, but confusion waved over her. “Hey babe.” She greeted him, noticing immediately that something was off. It took one look at him for her to know. He was her best friend after all. She just frowned, walking closer to him. The blonde reached up, wrapping her arms around his neck. “I’m making dinner. So we could have dinner and then cuddle and watch a movie? It’s been a solid two weeks since we’ve seen mean girls.” She teased him, wanting him to know that if he did want to talk she would be there, but she would also be there either way. “But whatever’s bothering you, I’ll fix it.”

[michaelastonem]

lindsaykeating:

“AND you made me coffee? Good Lord, if I wasn’t a married woman I would have to consider getting you a ring and wife-ing you up myself. Whoever does is gonna be the luckiest.” Lindsay grinned at her best friend. She took a sip and sat back with the mug in her hands before rolling her eyes at Michaela’s question. She knew the situation all too well, Lindsay had probably bored her to death with it by now but since she was the only one she really trusted she was the only one she ever vented to about it. Poor thing. “Yes – Jake. He just got back from North Carolina and of course one of the first things out of his mouth was that he couldn’t watch me marry Declan because he’s still in love with me. I just thought we were passed all this. I don’t want to request a new partner but it’s like, how am I supposed to work so closely with a guy who’s in love with me when I’m MARRIED now?” She sighed looking into the coffee as if it was going to give her the answer. “Aw, you and Jaron, that’s cute! But damn girl where was my kiss?” She joked with a laugh, “Hey, you’re single. You’re allowed to live it up and have some fun. You don’t have to be on tour to do that. I’m glad you had a good night.” Linds grinned at the thought of walking into her best friend’s classroom flashing her badge and telling the kids not to give Ms. Stonem any shit or they would have the police to answer to. “Even so I might swing by sometime just because I think it would be funny.” 

“Leave him for me, it’s not too late.” Michaela said suggestively, wiggling her eyebrows at Lindsay. It was clear she was just joking but that was how the two of them were. They were still as close as they had always been whether or not Lindsay was married, and considering Declan was also a friend of Michaela’s, it worked out. She remembered sitting with him in high school while he drew on his sketchpad, thinking about how much potential he had. And now he had really reached it. Michaela had told Lindsay that story a million times, though. Michaela just let out a sigh, but it was directed at Jake, not Lindsay. “Oh my God.” She whispered, placing her head in her hands. “He’s got to let it go. I get that he loves you, and what’s not to love? Plus your history can’t be helping...but how long have you been into Declan? A while. I was honestly just waiting for you to get with him. We all knew it would happen - and the fact that Declan didn’t ask you out sooner out of fear of hurting Jake, doesn’t that just show what a good guy he is? Why can’t Jake be happy that you ended up with someone great? Because it’s Declan? I don’t want to sound like a bitch, but he can get the fuck over it. If Jake loves you, truly loves you, he’ll be happy for you.” Once you got Michaela started about this it was hard to shut her up but she got defensive of her friends. “If it was me babe, I’d request a new partner. If it’s to the point where he can’t be professional on work, that’s on him. Not on you.” She reassured her best friend, squeezing her hand. “Do you want one? All you have to do is ask.” Before Lindsay could say anything, Michaela leaned over and pecked her lips quickly, pulling back with a surprised fact. “Happy late New Years! Don’t tell Declan. Or, do, I don’t care. I’ll give him one, too.” The funniest part is Michaela was serious, but that was just her relationship with Lindsay. “You know, I hear threesomes relieve stress. Declan’s probably too shy though, right?” Now Michaela is kidding again, laughter escaping from her lips. “That would be fun. We could totally pretend to be married, and they could think I have a cop for a wife. That would scare the shit right out of them, wouldn’t it?” She asked, laughing again before she squeezed Lindsay’s hand. “I’m so happy for you, seriously. Besides Jake, I’m happy everything is going well, babe. I love you so much, and seeing you this happy...it’s just about damn time.”

[michaelastonem]

emory-sinclair:

“'inna asf. la ‘astatie 'an 'akun hunaka. yrja natamanna lah eid milad saeid balnsbt li. wasurean ma eadt 'ana 'ujlib lah hadyat.” Emory spoke into his phone as he paced in the courtyard. When he heard someone else step out, he quickly finished his conversation. Emory turned to face the other resident. “Sorry. Was I loud?”

“No, it’s alright.” Michaela waved her hand, reassuring this guy that she wasn’t bothered by him speaking. “What language was that? If you don’t mind me asking.”

[michaelastonem]

jennacolore:

Jenna was alone in the clubhouse, playing music softly. It was the middle of the night, and she just couldn’t sleep, so she was changing up the scenery instead. She hummed along to whatever song was playing off of her age old playlist. She had a twix bar sitting in front of her while she read a book on her tablet, playing attention to a string of caramel trying to escape which she caught with her tongue. She turned around at that point to change the song seeing the other resident in the room with her. “Oh, hi, sorry. I can move, I know I kind of took the place over. I just figured no one else would be awake right now.” Jenna started, trying to explain herself.

Michaela couldn’t sleep, which unfortunately wasn’t new for her. She wandered down to the clubhouse, papers in hand. The only thing more miserable than being awake this late on a school night was being about to grade papers, but she was. She had a file of papers to grade in hand. “No, it’s alright. You don’t have to move.” She reassured her. “Will I bother you if I sit here?” She plopped down on one of the chairs, leaning back in it almost so she was laying down. “I’m always awake this late, unfortunately.”

[michaelastonem]

sophia-reed-rp:

With one hand full and the other one attempting to balance her coffee on her text books, Sophia made her way up the stairs to her apartment. Her work bag was slung over one shoulder while her school bag was in her hand. It wasn’t uncommon for her to be seen with a multitude of items, but balancing a hot liquid on top of it all was a new level for her. Paying more attention to her coffee than to what in front of her, she hardly noticed the person that was brushing past her, until she was losing her footing. As she tipped forward, so did her textbooks and the coffee that was previous sitting in her hand was splattered out onto the floor. “Ah fuck, I’m so sorry!” she exclaimed, frantically trying to move her text books away from the liquid while also trying to keep it away from the other person.

Michaela was on her way home from work. Coming back after winter break and teaching high schoolers was draining her. So honestly when she wasn’t working she was watching movies with her best friend Jaron or her other best friend Dylan. She was just thinking about how she hadn’t seen her cousin in a while, which is how it almost felt like fate when she felt the brunette run into her. “Soph, it’s okay.” She chuckled, kneeling down to help her cousin clean up the mess. “Seriously, it’s fine. I was just about to call you, actually.”

[michaelastonem]

lindsaykeating:

If there was one person in Lindsay’s life to show her what true unconditional love was, that person was Michaela. Besides Declan she was her best friend and soulmate. Five years felt like a lifetime when it came to their friendship and Linds had never been so grateful to have someone like her in her life. She showed her how to be a better person and a true and genuine friend. In a lot of ways she owed the girl everything; before her she lacked any capability of being a wife and now here she was married to the best man she’d ever known and doing so with ease. She had been there through Jason’s death and every hardship since. It felt amazing to finally have someone Lindsay could rely on in her life and know what it’s like to have a true best friend — something she had never really experienced before. She didn’t have to be lonely when she had Michaela in her life and for that of course she would drop everything to see her whenever she wanted. Declan understood how close the two were and wouldn’t dream of keeping them apart just as she did when it came to Declan and his closest friends. “Love of my life! Damn it’s so good to see you!” Lindsay smiled returning the hug, making it linger a moment as she gently squeezed the blonde. “We just saw each other for the New Years Eve party but seriously it feels like it’s been a year, we have issues.” She laughed and let her go, holding the other woman’s hand as she lead her over to the couch. Once there Linds folded one leg underneath herself and sat down on the couch so she was facing Michaela. “Well I’m excited to see you too so I’m gonna need to know everything going on with you too. But I’m good — great, actually. Still feel like I’m living in a dream most days. Declan is perfect and work is well… that’s where my perfect world gets a bit less perfect but I’m dealing with it.” She shrugged not knowing if she should even get started with what all was going on between her and Jake. “School just started back up, right? How is that? Any brats I need to flash my badge at and scare?” 

Most days Michaela didn’t know what she would do without Lindsay. Even if her best friend was married, they were still and always would be soulmates. They had been through a bunch together and for the first time in her life, Michaela couldn’t imagine her life without someone. Even if that was a friend. Lindsay was the person who was there at the end of the day for her if she needed to talk, no matter if it was just about how stressful her day was or something more serious. The two of them had a friendship that you were lucky to have in your life and she knew that. “I know, but that was at a party so we didn’t get any us time.” She teased Lindsay, nudging her arm. The blonde had coffee ready and sat them down on the table in case Lindsay decided she wanted one. As Lindsay talked about Declan, Michaela got heart eyes and felt herself smile. Seeing her best friend so in love was truly the best thing in the world. Even if she was a little jealous she was happy for Lindsay more than anything. Then Lindsay mentioned work and Michaela took a guess. “Jake?” She asked quietly, not wanting to start a conversation if Lindsay didn’t want to have it but she left the door open in case she did. “Well...I finally had my first ever New Years Eve kiss. It was Jaron and then I was so tipsy that I kissed a few other people, too. That’s the most scandalous thing I’ve done since I was on tour.” She joked even though it was true. Michaela was so single but she also wasn’t actively looking for someone. Work kept her busy. “Yep, today. It’s going good so far but I’m tired.” Michaela sighed, shrugging her shoulders. “None yet...but the first one of them to give me hell will be getting a visit from you,” she winked.

[michaelastonem]

@lindsaykeating

Michaela and Lindsay had been best friends for years, and all of that time they never went more than a few days without speaking. It was typical for the two of them to be glued at the hip, even after Lindsay started dating Declan. It was kind of weird for Michaela considering she had gone to high school with Declan and his twin brother, but because of that she knew Declan was a good guy. Although in her mind no one could ever be worthy of her best friend. Michaela had been busy with work, and it was her first day back teaching after winter break was over. She texted Lindsay to ask if the two of them could hang out and have some girl time, even though she hated taking Lindsay away from her husband but she also knew they were still best friends and that wasn’t going to change because Lindsay was married. She told Jaron that Lindsay was coming over and then left the door open for her friend to find her way in. When Lindsay came in, a huge smile appeared on the blonde’s face. “Hey! God, why do I feel like I haven’t seen you in forever?” She asked as she talked Lindsay in a hug. “How are you? How is work? How are you and Declan?” Michaela rambled, throwing questions at Lindsay. She let out a sigh and moved to the couch, taking Lindsay’s hand as she did so. “Sorry...I’m just excited to see you. Let’s start with this, how are you?”

[michaelastonem]

Location-Themed Drabble Prompts

Airport: My character saying goodbye to yours

Attic: My character finds an object that belongs to your character

Bakery: My character celebrates your character's birthday

Ballroom: Our characters dance together

Bank: My character owes your character money (or vice versa)

Bar: Our characters drink together

Bedroom: A smutty drabble about our characters

Casino: Our characters make a bet with each other

Cemetery : My character mourning yours (or vice versa)

Chapel: Our characters get married

Clock Tower: Our characters meet for the first time in an alternate universe

Coffee Shop: My character tries to calm your character down

Comedy Club: A funny drabble about our characters

Courthouse: Our characters have an argument

Dentist's Office: My character tortures yours (or vice versa)

Fire Station: My character saves your character (or vice versa)

Furniture Store: A fluffy drabble about our characters

Gameroom: Our characters compete in something

Haunted House: My character is visited by your character's ghost (or vice versa)

Hospital: My character injures yours (or vice versa)

Hotel: Your character spends the night with my character

Kitchen: Our characters sharing a meal

Jail: Your character bailing mine out of jail

Jeweler's: My character gives yours a gift

Mall: Our characters on a shopping trip

Morgue: My character kills your character (or vice versa)

Mountain: My character helps yours overcome a hardship

Museum: My character sees something that sparks a memory of your character

Nursery: Our characters have a baby together

Office: A drabble about our characters at work

Phone Booth: My character calls your character

Police Station: Your character catches mine doing something they shouldn't

Post Office: My character writes your character a letter

Retirement Home: A drabble about our characters meeting after years apart

School: My character teaches your character something

Woods: Our characters going camping together

Zoo: A drabble about our characters involving an animal

[michaelastonem]

keegan-oreilly:

“I can’t say I find it to be a big deal, but I’m sure there will be no shortage of kisses around here tonight; that is if a random kiss from a stranger is what you really want,” he offered. “Who says you have to adhere to  someone else’s standard of what a ‘big deal’ is, anyway?”

“Yeah but if I just walk up to someone and ask for one, that would  be kind of creepy.” She laughed. “I just think it’s kind of romantic, I don’t know. I guess it depends on who you ask.”

[michaelastonem]

mrdarlingtonwhit:

“But it does!” Rufus answered, absolutely adamant over the fact. He’d definitely had a little too much, and it wasn’t even midnight yet. “You want to get me upstairs already?” He laughed, placing his pint glass down onto the table as he wheeled himself away from the table for a moment. “If your offering…” 

“I’m offering to help you get back to your apartment.” She said as she gave him a stern look. “But yes, I am offering, so let’s go.” The blonde insisted. 

[michaelastonem]

dylanlauren:

“Micky, that’s really sad, i’m so sorry. You’re so adorable how is that possible?” Dylan questioned, feeling a buzz from the drinks she’d already had, the blonde in front of her a little fuzzy at the edges. “Here, come here.” she said, beckoning the girl towards her. Sliding her hand around the back of her neck she pressed a kiss to her lips. “Wait….it’s not midnight is it yet? Does it still count?” The girl slurred with a giggle. 

“I know it is! Don’t make me feel worse.” She pouted, giving Dylan a look. Before she knew it Dylan was kissing her, and she kissed back but she couldn’t help but laugh. Dylan was one of her best friends but she didn't mind kissing her. Was that weird?  “We can say it counts. Or you can just say you were my first kiss of the night.” She winked playfully.