old soul ☂

“Love is not the absence of logic but logic examined and recalculated, heated and curved to fit inside the contours of the heart.” - Tammara Webber, Easy mark lyson. 21. i express myself the best through paintings and the written word.

[rippaperbackmark]

With the apartment to myself,

[piercedlittlearia]

That just might be the most adorable thing I’ve heard anyone say about the person they’re with, oh my God.

Oh, shush. I’m sure you’re amazing. Uhm… Do you know Hey there Delilah? Always loved that song with a burning passion. 

[rippaperbackmark]

Well, that's just how I feel about him I guess, aheh.

♪ Hey there, Aria / here we are in Portland city / home's a hundred miles away / but girl, tonight you look so pretty / yes you do ♪

Uh... those are the only chords I know to that song. Sorry.

[rippaperbackmark]

With the apartment to myself,

[eternity-of-bliss-deactivated20]

I’ve studied art history with my private tudor, but we never actually did any painting. My parents never thought it to be a useful skill, and to be honest, I’m not very creative.

[rippaperbackmark]

Don't sell yourself short! Everyone is creative, you just have to channel that creativity. And just tell them I'm living proof it isn't so useless, seeing as how art is how I make a living.

[rippaperbackmark]

With the apartment to myself,

[piercedlittlearia]

You draw and play guitar? Everett is a lucky, lucky man.

I’ll need proof. Play me something.

[rippaperbackmark]

Nah, I'm the lucky one.

Alright, what do you want to hear? Fair warning, I'm not very good.

[rippaperbackmark]

With the apartment to myself,

[ashtonchap-deactivated20130922]

Yeah. How do you think Eden stays so healthy? If I weren’t around, she’d order pizza and sushi every night. I’m sure it’ll stack up just fine!

That sounds great! I love trading books and sharing stories with other people. Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize. Lyson is just as cool and sounds even cooler honestly. Sounds like you could be a secret anger super hero. Maybe a modern day James Bond. “Lyson. Mark Lyson.” I think it’d work pretty well. If you want embarrassing Eden stories then I am your man. I’ll even let you pick an age range. I can get pictures and everything.

[rippaperbackmark]

Now I remember why Eden and I are so close... I practically eat like that, too.

It's fine, you didn't know. Really? Haha, please. I couldn't be James Bond even if I wanted to. Although I have introduced myself like that to people before, but that's only because I'm a goof. Oh my God, that sounds great. Be ready to spill embarrassing Eden stories til my heart's content, in that case.

[beta-chapman]

He’s not your Lord and savior now…?

That’s just rude, Mark! Sending your best friend to prison? Really?! And I don’t know, you have cute little butt; why wouldn’t you want to be famous for that?

[rippaperbackmark]

I don't go to church anymore and have no desire to, so... I don't know.

I'm sorry, Eden, but I can't risk my "cute little butt" ending up on the web for some creepy old men to get off to. I'd never want to be famous if that's how 'fans' are going to show their love for me.

[rippaperbackmark]

With the apartment to myself,

[ashtonchap-deactivated20130922]

Really?! I mean, I’d hate to impose on you or anything. I could uh, cook or something to make it fair. 

It does sound like a good time! Honestly, I’d be fine with just listening to you play or watching you pain. I have my own personal collection back at home that seems to be getting bigger with each passing day. Classics are my loves but, moderns are currently my interest. Westons? Is that your last name? Wow. How freaking cool is that. Sounds like an action hero or something. I will be taking you up on that offer very soon.

[rippaperbackmark]

You cook? Oh, God, that's more than fair. Let's hope my painting and/or playing is as good as your cooking.

Oh, in that case I could show you a few of my favorite moderns and you could maybe bring a couple classics? We'll trade off. O-oh... that's my boyfriend's last name, not mine. We're not e-engaged or anything. My last name is Lyson, but since my boyfriend pays the rent it just seems appropriate to call it his apartment. Lyson can be an action hero last name, too, right? Anyway, good. We'll have plenty of time to talk about all the embarrassing things Eden's ever done.

[rippaperbackmark]

With the apartment to myself,

[theloganwilson]

Y-you… E-Eden… Fuck.

Y-you’re going to fix this. You can’t take Eden away from me like that. She’s… Oh, God. Is this what you want? Eden all to yourself? 

[rippaperbackmark]

No, it's not. I don't know where you ever got this idea that I'm some evil gay guy trying to take away your best friend, but it's not true.

I've never lied about anything to Eden, and that's why she trusts me. Maybe if you'd start doing the same, she could be your best friend again. And I'd like to be your friend, too, if only you'd let me.

[rippaperbackmark]

With the apartment to myself,

[theloganwilson]

…W-what are you talking about?

[rippaperbackmark]

Don't play ignorant with me, honey. You know it doesn't suit you blondes too well.

Eden wouldn't even talk to me because she was so upset over some bullshit that you made up. I was nothing but kind to you when we met, and the first thing you want to do is ruin my friendship with Eden. Well, F.Y.I., she knows the truth now. So you better be kissing her ass real nice and hoping she finds it in her heart to forgive you for being so awful to me.

[rippaperbackmark]

With the apartment to myself,

[eternity-of-bliss-deactivated20]

That you’re gaining yet another fabulous skill and I’m just… naked.

[rippaperbackmark]

If you've got it, flaunt it.

Hey, I bet you could paint too, if you tried. Have you tried?

[rippaperbackmark]

With the apartment to myself,

[theloganwilson]

One of my favorite songs. Thank you, Mark! I knew our friendship would blossom. 

[rippaperbackmark]

Yeah, except our friendship's not blossoming because the only chance we ever had at a friendship went out the window when you lied to Eden about the conversation I had with Bliss.

[slayingcarter1-deactivated20140]

Drinking sounds great right now.

[slayingcarter1-deactivated20140]

…

Thanks, kid. Thanks. I’ll… keep that in mind.

[rippaperbackmark]

Feel better, okay?

[rippaperbackmark]

With the apartment to myself,

[theloganwilson]

You sound horrible already.

[rippaperbackmark]

Here, let me play one of my favorites. I dedicate this song to you.

[strums 'Cry me a River' by Justin Timberlake]

[rippaperbackmark]

With the apartment to myself,

[ashtonchap-deactivated20130922]

I wish I could find an empty apartment or just a quiet place other than the library. The Chapman clan isn’t very quiet. 

I wasn’t but, I had always wanted to join. Band just didn’t seem like my thing, I just wanted to play for fun. If I ever decide to pick it up, we should play together sometime. I’m a reader more than anything. I have a huge appreciation for literature. It’s what kept me sane through most of school.

[rippaperbackmark]

My place is pretty quiet right now. My boyfriend's out of town and his sister usually keeps to herself, so yanno, I wouldn't mind the company.

Cool! Some acoustic guitar and piano, I bet we'd have a killer time with that. No way, I love literature. If I'm not painting, then I'm usually reading. I like mostly modern stuff, but some classics as well. See, unlike the Chapmans, the Westons are so quiet that sometimes I forget they're even here. Like I said, the offer stands to come over and just chill if you're ever in need of a silent place to relax.

[beta-chapman]

Really? I’d imagine that being prominent for Catholic schools not private schools. But I’m guessing you accepted God as your Lord and savior then?

You think that’s going to scare me from peaking? I can just video tape you guys and cash in on the money once I sell your tape to some amateur gay porn site. You’re going to be famous, Marky boo.

[rippaperbackmark]

You'd be surprised by how many private schools are religious. Yeah, I did. Then.

Oh my God, you would not dare. I love you to death, Edes, but I'm not afraid to call the po-po on you. I'd like to be famous for my paintings, not my naked ass on the internet on some sketchy website somewhere.

[slayingcarter1-deactivated20140]

Drinking sounds great right now.

The only brightside to getting shit-faced is that maybe I’ll get hit by a bus and fucking die. 

[rippaperbackmark]

Hey, Miss, um... I don't know your name and I don't think you know mine, but you helped me look for my brother when he went missing and I really appreciated that. If there's anything I can do to help you cheer up, I'd be willing to do it. I owe it to you.

[rippaperbackmark]

With the apartment to myself,

[ashtonchap-deactivated20130922]

I understand, completely. Anything to keep busy.

I used to play the flute way back when. Haven’t practiced in a while, been thinking about maybe taking up the piano.

[rippaperbackmark]

Yep, especially in an empty apartment. Wouldn't want to go stir crazy.

Flute, huh? Were you in your school band, by chance? That's crazy, you'd be the second piano player suggested to be this evening. Well, if you're not exactly a musician, what do you like to do for fun?

[rippaperbackmark]

With the apartment to myself,

[eternity-of-bliss-deactivated20]

Wow, see when I’m alone I dance around naked. You’re so much more productive than I am.

[rippaperbackmark]

Hey, as long as you're enjoying yourself then I don't see what the problem is.