Tiana Rodgers @notkissingafrog - Tumblr Blog

uponadreamonce:

“New Orleans? I’ve heard wonderful things about there, though I’ve never been myself.” It sounded like a city that was alive. Aurora wanted nothing more then to visit it one day. “It should be a nation wide thing, would save a lot of people a lot of grief.” Aurora noted. “I’m Aurora.” She introduced, offering her hand to the other girl.

“It’s just about the greatest city in tha’ world. Lord knows I miss it.” she sighed as she thought of home. She needed to get back there. She could never understand why she decided to pick up and leave this time around. “Aurora. Pretty name. I’m Tiana.”

lottie-labouff:

“One piece!” Lottie squealed in indignation. “Tia, you won this contest jus as much as ah did. Fair would be a split of the whole collection, half is ta go ta you and the other half ta me. Now, I won’t hear anotha word about it sugah!” Lottie handed her the package, she’d taken the liberty of splitting the collection up already, picking things her best friend might like and of course putting the more outlandishly sparklier items in her own pile. “Alright alright i’m goin’” she laughed heading out of the kitchen and towards a seat in the restaurant. “I got all the time in the world for you hunny.”

“Lot-Alright fine.” Tiana sighed knowing this was not a battle she would be winning. Especially since now she was pushing a box into her hands. Tiana watched as Lottie bounced back out the kitchen. She put the box of trinkets in the small cubby she had, making sure to cover it with her jacket. Then she clocked out, taking a break and joining Lottie in the restaurant. “ You want your usual?”

uponadreamonce:

“Angel shot huh?” She considered the words, liking the sound of them. “Like a safe word, I like it.” It felt good to have a backup plan if anything too striking happened. It was a sense of relief. “I’ll remember that.” She remarked. “Is that an all bartenders thing or-“ she glanced at her name tag. “A Tiana special?”

“I’m from New Orleans. If there’s one thing you need in that city, it’s a safe word.” Tiana let out a low chuckle. “The bars I go to tend to have it. I don’t know if it’s a nation wide thing by now though.” she told her with a smile. “What’s your name sug?”

lottie-labouff:

“Alright alright i’m sorry sugah, i’ll tone it down.” It was just her natural state to be bubbly and excited, like she had coffee in her veins. She tried her best to hush her voice not wanting her best friend to get in trouble she knew how hard of a worker Tiana was. That just wasn’t the life for her though. “Nonsense, you’d wear it out ta dinner with me or you could sell your portion and add to those wish jars you keep for your very own restaurant!” she suggested.

“Thank you Lottie.” Tiana smiled softly. “She listened as Lottie came up with excuse after excuse to why she should accept the jewelry. She should have known better. There was a reason the blonde was her best friend. Once she got an idea in her head, there was NO changing her mind. “Alright I’ll accept ONE piece ok? The rest you keep. Fair?” she tried to bargain. “go on now.” Tiana waved her at Lottie playfull.” Out the kitchen before someone sees you. Take seat at one of the tables. My lunch break is as soon as I finish up these. We can eat togetha’ if you’re not too busy.”

uponadreamonce:

“While I appreciate the interest, I am already spoken for. Her name is-” Her eyes skimmed over the table before landing on something. “-Lamplina, and I love her very much.” She smile was tight, and when he didn’t budge she tacked on. “Bye now.” He glared at her in disbelief and stormed away. With his exit, Aurora sighed. “One night. Just one night just to enjoy myself. I swear it’s like I’m cursed.” | @aforgottentale-starters

Tiana smiled as she cleaned the bar on the other side. Cal’s had a bar so at night it tended become more of a hang out than a diner. At least she got to add bartending to her resume. and her friends couldn’t say she never came out...after all she was out.....technically. “An Angel shot.” she said to the woman. “You feel uncomfortable you order that. Order it on the rocks if you feel in danger. I’ll get you out of there.”

lottie-labouff:

“Oh you worry too much Ti! You know big daddy won’t evah let you get canned from this place, Cal wouldn’t dare do it!” Regardless though she hushed her voice, well, as humanly possible for Lottie who operated at a volume of 100 percent. “No silly, I won that jewelry instagram contest, or rather we won! I’m obviously going to split it with you! They’re sending a whole package!”

“Yeah that doesn’t mean he can’t work me more to bone than I already am.” Tiana muttered under her breath. She loved Lottie, but had to admit was a little jealous of how things just always seemed to work out for her. But she was still happy for her best friend. “ Oh Lottie I don’t need any jewelry. All I did was hold the camera for you. You enjoy your prize. Besides where wouldI even wear such fancy stuff?”

lottie-labouff:

She was bursting with so must excitement the moment she saw Tiana she knew she was going to burst, the whole restaurant probably able to hear her. “Yoohoo! Tiana darlin’ are ya back here?” Lottie called poking her head at the back of the kitchen of Cal’s diner.

“Tiannnnnnnnnna?” she called the little heels on her feet clicking when she took a full step into the kitchen, then taking a running leap towards her best friend when she saw her. “You’re nevah evah gonna guess what happened to me today sugah!” @notkissingafrog

Tiana was in the back shining silverware when she heard Lottie’s voice ringing through the restaurant. She quickly wiped her hands to meet her before she got a scolding from Cal. “Lottie! You have ta keep it down! I’ve told you that a hundred times!” she smiled at her best friend’s excitement. “What happened?” she asked amused. “Did you have a new princess dress made?”