— mel

sub. twenty-five. treasurer closed for edgewaterhq

[ofmelody]

drssterling·:

 She made a face at Mel, unsure if she was ever the one to get caught up in the moment. Her shoulders always felt heavy, concern floating her mind or simple weight from the world. “Yeah.. I mean it’s.. Nice you’re right.” Nodding she gave a half smile, “I guess I just haven’t seen Avery a lot since we started this whole process … I feel like the point of this was to be with together and we’ve spent nothing but time apart.”

Mel smiled. She couldn’t relate -- she never felt tied to anyone before, besides maybe her siblings. Maybe she was missing out though, to be bonded with someone non familial so closely. 

“It’ll take time, I’m sure. Transitioning and all that.” she leaned in. “You don’t regret it though right?” her expression turned more serious, looking at Stella with a pointed look. “I know you guys haven’t known each other for super long.”

[ofmelody]

weshaynes·:

Wes smiled at her reaction, and her compliment. “Good to meet you Mel, I might very well need a guide around here. The amount of times I left my apartment and headed left when I should have gone right, or vice versa is… well let’s say you’d need two hands, at least. You guys don’t move all the buildings around in the middle of the night do you?“ He said grinning.

“Best part of living in a city, everywhere you need to go is far enough to drive, and cars have satnav, meaning I’ll never get lost.“ He sighed at his lack of spacial awareness. “What other things does this town have to offer, besides the friendliest people I’ve met in my life?“

Mel laughed. “Nope! All buildings are typically stationery, as far as I can tell. Although I do feel like Secret Garden has two spots it resides at, rather than just one. It got its name because of that.”

“We’re definitely a friendly bunch! Although I won’t be surprised if you’re used to that.” Mel then started counting on her fingers. “Let’s see, we have the typical newspaper, fire station, police station, but we do have a club, and our skating rink is pretty top tier if I do say so myself.”

[ofmelody]

drssterling·:

open.

  “I’m not really traditional so… separate rooms seem a bit much. I mean we kind of already skipped the idea for most with the waiting game.” Stella retorted, the girl was on her counter top watching everyone move about her home. She’d never imagined getting claimed nor did she imagine she’d have ‘friends’ or people who’d want to help not in this town. Her heart fluttered at the idea of this ‘new’ life happening. “Plus you know I’ve got so much to do you know, you can totally go relax before tomorrow.”

Mel was sort of... fluttering around honestly. Helping with the smaller packages while other people carried the bigger furniture. There was a healthy turn out, and she recognized lots of people from the claiming ceremony.

“Aw cmon Stella. Look at this place!” she gave a twirl in the room, emphasizing the fact that it was indeed a room. “A woman’s gotta have a place she’s staying at, and this one does well in that regard.” 

Mel then leaned on the counter where Stella was sitting at. “How does it feel though. Nervous? Excited? It’s a huge change.”

[miawasi]

Kim Tae Ri for Elle Korea

[ofmelody]

gunnyrodgentry​:

Rod listened to her and she seemed to talk pretty fast, which took him a second to realize why she was calling. He’d put the shop number on the ad in hopes of people taking it more seriously with a local number. Of course, Rod was surprised someone called at all.

“Yeah, I’m sure,” Rod grunted. “You sure you’re not fifteen and this isn’t a prank call?” he asked in return. It was more a formality because he wasn’t actually going to just agree to take someone to the ceremony on the phone. “You in town? Want to meet somewhere with people so we can see each other first? I’m – uh – Roger,” he ended and winced. He never knew when to use his nickname or not. “Roger Gentry. I own Al’s Auto Repair and I got two mechanics staring at me like I’ve grown three heads because someone actually called.”

Mel definitely did feeel like she heard the name before, although she couldn’t be sure. Maybe it was because she never actually went to the Auto Repair place herself.

“Ooh yeah I am in town, that’s a good idea. My name’s Mel, I work at the Independence Inn if you know it.” She paused, catching the hesitation when he had said his name. Perhaps a slip? But well, if so he wasn’t really a good liar was he. “I can’t lie, I’ve never seen an ad for a date in a newspaper. Yet, very creative. Hence why I’m calling you! I’m glad your mechanics are getting some fun out of it though.”

She tapped her knee. This was definitely exciting. It was like a blind date, except without the blind part since they knew each other’s name, and the date part because it wasn’t? a date? That was TBD. 

“Where did ya wanna meet? Butter Stick Bakery is pretty cute, but if you want something more solid we could go to Mac’s Diner or somewhere else?” 

[ofmelody]

weshaynes​:

Wes had been promising himself to eat healthier, by but with the moving and just general stress of being in a new place, he hadn’t had the energy to figure out where else to eat. Besides, this place was just plain good food.

He saw the shadow move across the page of his book before he actually noticed her, surprised by the boldness to just take place in front of him.

“Hey, yes, I just moved here. Is it that obvious to spot outsiders? Does everyone here wear a ‘local person’ badge?” He said grinning. “I’m Wes, moved here a few weeks back, still trying to find my way around town, but might just have already found my favorite restaurant.”

Mel smiled before leaning in conspiratorially. “I’m really observative.” She stuck her tongue out slightly, just lightly touching her lips. “Besides, I think I would’ve noticed you if I saw you here.” Was she already flirting? She might’ve been already flirting.

“I’m Mel! Edgewater born and raised.” She grinned, her eyes twinkling. “If you ever need a tour guide I’m your gal. Although admittedly, it’s very impressive of you to already find and enjoy the marvelous place that Mac’s Diner is. It’s one of our best spots!” 

[ofmelody]

“He’s so pretty I think I’m gonna faint.”

“Oh my god he totally is. I’m electing you to be the one to talk to him. If you faint, I’ll make sure to catch you.”

[ofmelody]

19: What your character does when they wake up

See if she can nap again for 30 minutes 😊

[ofmelody]

06: Something that makes your character angry

“People who try to tell me what to do when they have no right to.”

[ofmelody]

“Quit touching me, your feet are cold!” - From Mikey

Mel giggled. “And your legs are warm!” She continued to press her feet under the blanket for warmth. “Honestly, you’re like a human furnace.” 

[ofmelody]

what is your favorite thing about daily life?

“I’ve always just enjoyed the little things. A blue open sky, the distant sound of people partying. Small things like that.”

[honeyboychangbin]

Sentence Starters

“I’ve never seen one of these completely to my taste so i decided to make my own!

ANGST

“I can’t do anything right.”

“Please don’t cry.”

“Why are you awake right now?”

“Why are you lying to me?”

“Wake up! Please wake up.”

“Forget it, you’re a fucking asshole.”

“Don’t you ever do that again!”

“Is that blood?” “…..No?”

“Please don’t lie to me again, I can’t take it.”

“Do you even still love me?”

“Nobody’s seen you in days.”

“Why are you awake?”

“I’m worried about you.”

“Can you shut up for once in your life?”

“Holding everything in doesn’t help, you know.”

“Are you hurt?” “No.” “Then why are there bruises all over your face?”

“If you don’t hug me right now I think I might fall apart.”

“Leave! Me! Alone!”

FLUFF

“Go with me?” “As long as you hold my hand.”

“Is there a reason you’re blushing like that?” 

“Have you seen my hoodie?” “Nooo.” “You’re wearing it, aren’t you?”

“Have you always been this beautiful?”

“OH you’re jealous!”

“Can we stay like this forever?”

“Please just kiss me already.”

“I think you might be my soulmate.”

“Sleep over? Please?”

“Are we on a date right now?”

“I think I’m in love with you.”

“He’s so pretty I think I’m gonna faint.”

“Are you flirting with me?” “You finally noticed?”

“Am I your lockscreen?” “You weren’t supposed to see that.”

“I missed you so much.”

“Do you think the moon is jealous of how pretty you are?”

“I’m here for you.”

“I wish we could live together already.”

MISC

“All I do is drink coffee and say bad words.”

“Quit touching me, your feet are cold!”

“I think I just ripped my pants.”

“Sharing is caring, now give me the hoodie!”

“Can I pet your dog?” “Do I know you?”

“Did you seriously just get your foot stuck in a toilet?” “Maybe.”

“If I die, I’m haunting you first.”

“But I’ve never told you that before.” 

“Stop being grumpy, it’s lame.”

“So, uh, I locked the keys in the car.”

“Is the cat in a onesie?” “Uh, no?

“Can we please stop running? I think I’m dying.”

“You come here often?” “Well, I work here. So I think I’d have to say ‘yes’.”

“Aren’t we supposed to be working?”

“Give me attention.”

“YOU SAID TO BE HONEST STOP HITTING ME!”

“Okay, so maybe I didn’t see that coming.”

“I’m too sober for this.” “You don’t even drink.” “Maybe I should start.”

[sphinxmemesmusings]

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01:  A memory from your character’s childhood

02:  A memory from your character’s teenage years

03:  A memory from your character’s career

04:  A memory that your character cherishes

05:  A memory that your character wishes to erase  

06:  Something that makes your character angry

07:  Something that makes your character happy

08:  Something that makes your character laugh

09:  Something that frightens your character

10:  Something that turns your character on

11:  Describe your character’s childhood friend

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15:  Describe your character’s worst enemy

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[ofmelody]

gunnyrodgentry·:

Where: Phone call and then, Perk Up

When: Morning on Wednesday, September 9th

Who: Closed to @ofmelody·

Rod knew the ad in the paper for a date to Avery’s ceremony was stupid because the two chuckle heads who worked for him, Avery and Dutch, had told him as much when he said what he’d done. They mentioned something about some goddamn app named Tinder and that just made Rod feel dumb. Rod didn’t know how things worked nowadays. He was old. He figured the paper was the easiest way, but Avery and Dutch insisted there was no way he was getting a phone call and he’d wasted fifteen bucks. Shit, well, that was that. He’d be stag at the ceremony and surely he wouldn’t be alone in that?

The shop phone started ringing and Rod slid on the creeper out from underneath the rear suspension on an old ‘97 Toyota Camry. Piece of shit that it was, he’d get it running. Rod got to his feet and went to grab the phone off the wall and hit the receive button before sticking it to his ear.

“Al’s,” Rod grunted in his deep, graveled tone. There was a pause so he blinked and took a moment to lean against the nearby wall. “Uh – can I help ya?” he tried.

The year is 2020. And someone had placed an ad in the paper. Just that fact alone had caught Mel’s eye instantly. The next fact that had caught her eye was that it was asking for a date to the claiming this weekend. What was this, Craiglist’s and Tinder’s baby child?

That kind of thinking is exactly the reason why she picked up her phone and dialled the number.

“Hi! Oh man thanks for picking up so fast!” she gazed at the ceiling. Note to self prepare phone conversations next time. “So! I saw your ad in the paper. For the claiming ceremony this weekend. And well, I’m interested! To be your date that is. Um, you’re not a serial killer right?”

[svnshrine]

@ofmelody​

petal was bent over the dirt patch, gloves on and digging through the soil with a shovel. she tried to push her hair away from her face with her wrists, only half successful. “you’d think after so many times gardening, i’d remember to put my hair up,” she laughed, looking over at mel. she began to move flowers from pots and into the soil. “so what’s new in the world of mel? tell me about all the hot gossip,” she teased, flinging a little dirt onto mel’s section of the garden. she smiled over at her with a soft giggle. 

[ofmelody]

mel was looking furtively at the flower in front of her (was it getting a bit weak?) when she blinked as petal talked to her. she grinned before leaning over and dabbing a streak of dirt on petal’s cheek. “maybe. at least one of remembered though.” she said faux dramatically, shrugging her own pony tailed hair out of the way. 

“and you know, same old same old.” she smiled. “actually, i got some seeds from ruiz’s.” she pulled out some seeds. “they’re sunflowers apparently. gotta be careful, or else they’ll take over the whole area.”

she passed petal some. “how about you though, how’s the cheer team going?”

[treyruiz]

@ofmelody​

“Hey, Mel. What’s good, ma?” Trey drawled and openly checked her out with a slow look up and down, “What’s a pretty thing like you doin’ out here, huh? You’re not alone, are you?” The Outlaw didn’t card and Wednesday night was the only day off he had this week that didn’t also involve Ruiz family business. He needed this and a couple shots of tequila to prepare for the weekend.

[ofmelody]

Mel glanced up before she bit her lip slowly. It was Trey who was trouble with a capital T (just like the start of his name!) But despite knowing that there was something about the Ruiz man that was, well, alluring.

She noticed him checking out her outfit and grinned. “Hiya Trey.” she then pouted. “I am alone though. It’s a travesty honestly. No one’s even buying me drinks!” Which well, someone did but they weren’t here anymore. 

[freakylifeblogs]

What's on your mind babygirl?