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Murphy Benoist. 18. Resident badass, bitch!

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@kenwright look who’s finally back together, at long last. @lilyeastcoast @braxcity @kenwright ps.@aliciaahayes why aren’t you here yet?? @aliciaahayes because i… wasn’t invited?? that’s cool, guys, leave me out of the reunion. 

@lilyeastcoast it was kendrick’s fault. henley, teacup, peanut and bossy pants are all here. you should join, even if it is just to give the young’uns one good influence.

[dukescott]

@dukescott i feel left out, so i’m gonna invite myself. where’s the party?

[murphybenoist]

@muprhyslaw it’s a party? tf i’m there. it’s gonna be... what do you kids call it? ...#lit ?

[indierussett-blog]

…Okay. I believe you.

[murphybenoist]

You should. I’m not a liar, and I sure as hell wouldn’t lie to you.

[indierussett-blog]

So you really think I can do this?

[murphybenoist]

I know you can.

[indierussett-blog]

I know, and I appreciate you two so much. I’m so beyond lucky and grateful to have the two of you by my side, but I’m just so nervous.

[murphybenoist]

We all are. And isn’t that the rush of theater? Putting yourself out there, despite how nervous and terrified you are? Doing something impeccable, even when you didn’t think you could? But you know something---

You wouldn’t have gotten the role, if you weren’t fit for it.

[indierussett-blog]

They will if I end up screwing this entire show up because of it.

[murphybenoist]

Babe, you are not going to ruin this show.

You are so dedicated to it, and I see how hard you work. We all do. And we all have faith in you. Me, you, and Seph are going to be the perfect Schuyler sisters, you hear me? If one of us falls, the other two will just pick her up. Darling, you are not alone. We’re all right here with you.

[indierussett-blog]

————— Honestly, I hit rock bottom at least once every two weeks.

[murphybenoist]

Hey, that’s fine. Indie, it happens to all of us.

No one’s going to judge you for it.

[fosterhartley-blog]

That’s preposterous, if anything they won’t believe that you like me

His opinion does not matter, what the hell? I mean, he isn’t wrong, but still.

( he grins at her and presses a brief kiss to her lips. ) And you, me, my love.

[murphybenoist]

That’s actually impossible, but nice to hear.

[murphybenoist]

( * &&. texts ;; lancelot du lac

Lance: The six times, I can understand. Somewhat. Barely. What I absolutely CANNOT understand is why you had to make Everything Is Awesome EVERYONE'S ringtone, and put it on all of our phones, and make us all listen to it repeatedly.

Lance: He loves you so much, he'll undoubtedly let you get away with it.

Lance: It is emotional blackmail, and he'll probably agree with you because (see above)

Lance: I can't believe you're actually surprised.

Murphy: Because it's G R E A T, LANCELOT

Murphy: you kNOW WHAT

[fosterhartley-blog]

You’ve always been my top priority.

That’s not emotional blackmail, he’s an idiot. 

             Of course we’ll stay over, Murph.

[murphybenoist]

You’re way, way too good for me, no one is ever going to believe you actually like me.

That’s what I said! [Her phone buzzes again, and she snickers.] He says you’re biased because of how much you love me.

[She grins, wrapping her arms around him in a brief hug.] You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me.

[fosterhartley-blog]

That isn’t true.

But I will be good to you.

[murphybenoist]

You always have been.

Lance says it’s emotional blackmail to ask you this after that whole... breakdown, but it’s not, so I’m going to ask. Are you and Cal up for a sleepover at my place ton... now? 

[murphybenoist]

( * &&. texts ;; lancelot du lac

Lance: One: stop referencing that stupid movie, you know I hate that movie after the last movie night.

Lance: Two: I will never understand why you won't just call Foster by his first name, you know he prefers it.

Lance: Three: What you're describing is called emotional blackmail, and it's a horrible thing, do not put your best friend through that.

Murphy: You are perpetually salty and idk why. That move is gr9, and completely worth watching six times.

Murphy: He will always be Hartley to me, and I will not let you convince me to call him otherwise.

Murphy: I have never emotionally blackmailed anyone ever, and I will not start now, I am so offended by that accusation.

Murphy: Also Hartley and I may or may not be dating now, and I think I might start screaming, how did I get so lucky, Lance, this literally never happens to me ever, w ha t

[fosterhartley-blog]

( he wraps his arms around her waist, holding her close to his body as he gently hushes her, pressing a kiss to her temple. ) 

             Don’t ever apologize to me, Murphy. I love you so much, okay? I’ll help you, I promise.

[murphybenoist]

You’re way too good for me.

[murphybenoist]

( * &&. texts ;; lancelot du lac

Lance: Peggy is griping again, and it's actually breaking my heart.

Lance: Please make your brother less of an asshole, it would be much appreciated.

Murphy: My poor baby 3

Murphy: Please, we both know my brother will never be anything less than his usual dick self.

Murphy: He's all "darkness, no parents" and it's very emotionally crippling to have a conversation with him, I've stopped trying

Murphy: You and Pegs want to have a sleepover? I can talk Hartley and Callie into staying, too. I did just have an embarrassing breakdown on his shoulder, so he's more likely to fulfill my dying wishes.

[fosterhartley-blog]

   I love you, too, Murphy.

              ———– Hey, hey, don’t look like that… Murph, you’re worth liking, do you understand me? Whoever doesn’t like you is out of their mind. You’re gorgeous, and sweet, and funny, and you’re caring and never put yourself first even though you should. You are absolutely incredible, and marrying you would be an honor. 

    And for the record, I wouldn’t be marrying you just because you’re my best friend.

[murphybenoist]

I’m sorry, I don’t      God, I hate this. I hate being like this.

[She’s shocked when he kisses her, but she responds after a moment. She keeps her desperation and her misery out of it. She doesn’t want him to think that this kiss is a result of any of those things. She has liked him for so long, and is so used to him being out of her league, she doesn’t want to ruin this. After a moment, she pulls away, burying her face in his shoulder.]

I’m sorry that I’m insecure and stupid. I’ll get better, I promise.

[fosterhartley-blog]

Me.

I’ll marry you. 

[murphybenoist]

Okay.

You’re my best friend and I really love you.

[fosterhartley-blog]

( he lets out a chuckle and shakes his head, reaching out to push her hair behind her ear. ) I can assure you, that is not the case.

[murphybenoist]

I’m pretty sure it is, and you’re too nice to tell me.

If no one ever decides I’m worth liking, will you marry me?

[fosterhartley-blog]

I thought it was obvious.

[murphybenoist]

It wasn’t. I mean, I didn’t...

I was starting to think the male species hated me. I was going to resort to hitting on Peggy.