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1 9 8 9; a place where i can keep my writing drabbles

[pxpertown]

let us just ignore each other

“Look, you don’t like me, I don’t like you, so let’s just leave it there.” Arden scoffed, rolling her eyes and faced away from the other. “You're so arrogant sometimes, it’s unreal.” Brett responded, dull toned. The dark skinned girl rolled her eyes yet again and she pushed her textbook further away from the other. For a teenage girl, she was definitely rude and arrogant, but she knew that for a dead certainty. “You know, it’s life. You need to build a bridge, get over it and stop wasting people’s time.” Arden mumbled under her breath. Even though she spoke quietly, Brett knew what she was saying word for word. “Half the time I don’t know why you have friends.” He spat. Being mean wasn't for Brett, especially when he was brought up to be polite and respect others. 

[pxpertown]

use this sentence somewhere in your story: it was just another day of killing zombies on the beach for _______

Since the day the outbreak of the viral disease began, Marley was honestly quite surprised that he hadn’t been caught by it already. Then again, preparing for a zombie apocalypse was something which Marley had always thought about - what weapons he’d used, where he’d hide, would he be alone or join a group... The general thing. Being on a beach was a weird place for him, especially when he grew up in a rural town. However, both settings were perfect places to be, since there would be open space for him to spot any enemies coming by. The nineteen year old did know the basics for how to survive, and he always revised them in his head before sleeping. He ensured that he slept in high places where zombies couldn’t get to, and that did consist of trees.

It was a general morning for him at this point. He was residing with a few other survivors but he didn’t class himself as part of their team or anything like that. Each person had a job to do and for Marley, it was to go out and check the beach for any zombies and if he saw any, he’d kill them. Patrolling the yellow sinking ground, Marley hummed very quietly whilst walking. His patrol was interrupted by the familiar groans and moans of the diseased individuals who were once sane and human. With a smirk, he wielded his machete and ran forward, obliterating all the zombies in sight with ease. However, what he hadn’t realised was that there was one zombie behind him and before he knew it... He was bitten.

[pxpertown]

encorporate the following into your story: a unlabelled can of soup, a cigarette packet full of m&ms, an unrequited crush

To say that Ollie was sad was an understatement. Since the day he saw Abbie with another person killed him inside. His older sister was becoming quite worried about her younger brother’s attitude and behaviour, and she definitely had to take on the parenting role since her and Ollie’s parents passed away a few years ago. Hallie knocked on his bedroom door one evening after they had a takeaway pizza and she waited for him to answer. A tired and sad looking boy answered the door and he sighed. “You can’t let this Abbie thing eat away at you, y’know.” Hallie said, going into his room and sitting on the bed. On his beside table was an open pack of cigarettes which was stuffed full of crispy M&M’s. Ollie had a knack for using odd things as decoratives, and clearly using an empty cigarette packet was one thing. Beside it was an empty can which had the label removed and it was full of all his different styles of pencils, pens and paint brushes. “Maybe you can get into art again? I know that makes you happy.” She added. “Halliday... I don’t want to talk about Abbie anymore.” He replied, even the name was hurting him to say.

[pxpertown]

he d o e s n ’ t understand you like i do

Alina was stood in Jett’s apartment, looking down at the floor as she had tears in her eyes. “I was just a stupid failed experiment to him. I don’t have a purpose.” She explained, looking at the other and then looking back to the floor beneath her. “Besides which, I can tell that Silver doesn’t like me.” Alina mumbled, shaking her head afterward. “He doesn’t understand you like I do. Or how any of us do for that matter.” Jett began. “Alina, just because you weren’t... Brought to this world the same way as the rest of us, it doesn't mean you don’t have a purpose. I mean, look at Van. His planet was destroyed and he was sent here in an escape pod with no way of deciding the coordinates.” He said, moving his arm forward so he could hold her hand.

She let out a little sniffle before letting her eyes slowly meet Jett’s.

 “You were created by an evil man for evil things, and look at you. You’re doing good and you’re performing a lot better than we thought. Richard Termperwing only makes half-lives. You were needed for something much more than what they serve, but you’re with us now. We can make things better for you.” The tall male replied, looking down at the girl before him and smiling. With a small nod, Alina went up on her tip toes and pressed her lips against his, wrapping her arms loosely around his neck. “You’re not useless. You have a purpose, and that was to be with myself, Silver, Chaos, Evander and Maddox.” He said after moving his lips a few centimetres from the girl before him. “I-I’m sorry. I just... I dunno. Sometimes it gets to me, but I’ll be okay. Anyway, you’re right, Jay.” Alina replied.

[pxpertown]

met o n l i n e, fell in l o v e 

The eighteen year old stood in her undecorated and cluttered bedroom by her door, facing a floor length mirror surrounded by black metal swirls. She was in a mid-conversation on a messaging service on her phone and she was waiting for the person she was talking to, to respond. The girl had a mixture of positive feelings inside her for once, rather than them being all negative. However, one emotion stood out the most for her, and she wondered if it was real or not. But it definitely was, considering how giddy she’d get whenever the other would respond to her messages. Chloe smiled when she heard the notification sound and she instantaneously unlocked her phone. Upon reading the message that Emma was going to be in a lesson and wouldn’t be able to talk, Chloe quickly typed out a message.

‘Emma?’

‘Yeah?’

‘I love you’.

[pxpertown]

if only i had gone o v e r when she called

Ollie stood on the familiar pier which him and his crush, Abbie, had always met after school. His stomach was filled with butterflies and he had a large grin on his face. Fixing his hair and pushed his thick framed glasses up his nose, he looked at the cold water below him and closed his eyes. Hearing the waves break against the rocks was a soothing sound to his ears, and it was definitely relaxing. All he could think of was himself and Abbie wandering about on the pier when they would bunk off school and get chips from the local cafe. It was a typical British tradition, but she was an American girl and Ollie enjoyed impressing her with his British charm. His thoughts were broken apart by hearing the familiar laugh of his love and with a smile, he opened his eyes and he turned around. Heart shattering like glass, tears filled his eyes when Ollie saw the love of his life with her hand intertwined with another. Not his, but someone elses. Another guy. Her crystal eyes locked with his and her red lips parted, only to mouth the words “I’m sorry.”

Only nine words repeated over in his head.

If only I had gone over when she called.

[pxpertown]

his word warmed her w i n t e r e d bones

Upon seeing her good friend, her brain was telling her to smile, but her heart was telling to continue being shallow and as bitter as normal. “How can you possibly understand me?” Bridget asked, her voice cold and intimidating. It had honestly been a lifetime ago that he had ever had someone wanting to care about her. “Because I care, Bridget.” Tyler said, resting a hand gently on her arm. The girl yanked her arm away and sighed, folding her arms across her stomach and shaking her head. “Tyler, you can’t care about me. Y-You just can’t.” The dark haired girl responded. “And why is that?” The other questioned, looking at her with a concerned yet hopeful gaze. “It’s not how it’s supposed to happen. Nobody is mean’t to care. Not anyone, especially not you.” She said. “But I do. I’m sorry if it’s not what you want, but it’s happening whether you like it or not.” Tyler stated bluntly. With those words, it felt like warmth in her chest was melting the ice away slowly from her heart. 

This feeling had been around for a while. Whenever Tyler came about, her heart seemed to beat again.

It was an impossible feeling because she was a ghost.

A ghost who died with nothing.

[pxpertown]

do you think he c r a s h e d the car on p u r p o s e?

Those words circled around in her mind like a car stuck on a roundabout. They weren't something that Ellie wanted to hear at all, but it happened. “Lucas.. I-I don’t know.” The young brunette said, looking at her brother with a tearful look. She honestly didn't get it. Ellie and both her fathers were so happy. They were both in love and she admired their relationship. Lucas however, he didn't think so. He didn't like Reed at all but that didn't stop his happiness. “I can’t talk about this. Not right now, not at all.” The curly haired girl said before running to her bedroom and slamming the door. Her heart was racing like she had been running for hours. Breathing picking up, she felt her entire body beginning to shake as the sobs escaping her mouth became louder and louder. Her father was gone, and there wasn't anything she could do about it.

[pxpertown]

six word stories

I’m not losing sleep over you

Does this emptiness ever get filled?

Why can emptiness be so heavy?

I admit, you’re all I need.

Just forget that part about us

Let’s just ignore each other

I’m doing pretending that I’m fine

Sometimes the strongest people break

I really think I hate you

My life is meaningless without you

I looked for you in everyone

I never asked for these demons

Please don’t forget I still exist

Please let me dream in peace

He lied and she’s still broken

One day, maybe you’ll remember me

When will I get over it?

I wish you missed me too

Sun, moon. opposites. Just like us

Drowning in my own fucking mind

Our love bloomed like springtime flowers

Why did I change for you?

Nothing seems real to me anymore

It’s shit, but it is fun

'I'm tired' means 'I miss them'

'Wrong number', said a familiar voice

Why call me when you’re high?

Nothing can stop you except yourself

You’re holding them and not me

A place where only we know

They painted their knife your colour

Nightmare dressed just like a daydream

You’re fucking hard to figure out

Their ghost still dances with me

Let the pen replace the blade

I overcame demons of every kind

They are better off without you

I found home, in your arms

Fallen in love with your smile

It doesn’t matter, you didn’t care

I just wanted you to know

Paramedics finished her text, “…love you.”

You’re all I treasure and adore

It felt right, then you left

Some words are better left unsaid

Like rain, I fell for you

I refuse to be your “sometimes”

My love never called me back

Happy memories can also be sad

It’s time to begin, isn’t it?

I’m never changing who I am

I’m not okay, I promise you

Little by little you leave me

I hope you miss me sometimes

Later on, they asked about regret

Met online, we fell in love

I love you, you love them

One look was all it took

You’re my sun, moon and stars

Head over heels, not even dating

They hide behind their huge ego

I hope it wasn’t my imagination

It’s the possibility, not the guarantee

I won’t give up on us

Strangers, best friends, loves. Strangers again

You’re still here, after it all

Everyone doubted us, they were wrong

Everyone doubted us, they were right

Promise me you will come back

My heart aches when I think

You pulled me out of the dark

You’re my kind of perfect

You don’t want me, I’m trouble

Stay here. Sleep next to me

I convinced myself it was real

I still think of you everyday

Photographs aren't mirrors, just past reflections

Stop chasing your happy ever after

You’re the hardest truth to tell

It didn’t feel like home anymore

How can you look past me?

I never want you to leave

Maybe I’m better off by myself

Wishing I was someone else instead

I’m leaving yesterday where it belongs

We are just imperfections of nothingness

I watched those friendships sail away

I bet my life for you

Every end is a new beginning

I wish it would have lasted

I will wait until you come back

I’m afraid to read my words

We weren't written in the stars

I am tired of being alone

His word warmed her wintered bones

The past is dead and buried

You get nothing from living there

And it gets under your skin

You also think you know life

You’re just a tourist. A ghost

[pxpertown]

“you  e m b a r r a s s e d  me this evening”

Alina raised an eyebrow in surprise at what Jett had said to her. “Just because things didn’t go the way it was planned doesn’t mean you can point the finger at me you know.” The girl responded to him. At that point in time she felt quite offended that he’d blame her for something like this, when in fact she just went along with that Jett and Chaos had planned, which is how it went since they ‘knew what was best.’ “You don’t understand that I’m trying hard here, especially when there’s not much I can do since I’m carrying your baby.” Alina added, putting a bottle of water down on the kitchen table which she had retrieved from the fridge. “It was just a dinner party, that’s all. I know your university friend and his wife don’t exactly like me.” She said, voice trailing off.