mister fahrenheit

skip. 19. your friendly neighborhood 6'3 man in a top hat.

[yiwoojin]

Finally on break, Johnny darted out of the concession stand, head bowed down to avoid talking to anyone. Making a beeline to the trailer, the boy pulled out his phone and started a timer. Fifteen minutes; enough time to finish the movie he had been watching on all his previous breaks. Finally over by the trailer, he moved to sit on the ground, yanking his ear buds out of his pants pocket. Not wanting to lose a second, he plugged them in and pushed both of the buds in his ear. Johnny pressed play, a ghost of a smile flickering on his face for just a moment, oblivious to anything(or, perhaps, anyone) around him.

[skipsmulaney-blog]

Skip strolled out of the trailer, scooping a few Dorito crumbs out of the bag he was carrying and tossing them into his mouth. The midday show always left him feeling hungry (though almost everything left him in varying states of hunger). He began walking back onto park grounds when he spotted Johnny on the pavement by the trailer, and he sauntered over with a grin. He stood behind him for a few moments, brows furrowed as he tried to discern what the other boy was watching. “...This looks weird, dude.”

[adelaidethaxton]

“You don’t even know where they keep them? If I knew where the tapes were kept I might be able to figure out how to play them back. Don’t you think they keep them in the office or something?” She questioned. “What if it never happens again? Are we just going to let him get away with it? I don’t think that’s very fair.”

[skipsmulaney-blog]

The bombardment of questions was too much for Skip’s poor brain. He couldn’t register everything she was throwing at him, so instead, he simply smiled and nodded. He definitely knew what was going on. 

[rlyfletcher-blog]

Raising his hands in a slow clap, he— once again, angrily pulled his stool over so he could stand and reach the toy in question, passing it to Skip. The grin on the other’s face is baffling. How someone could be so happy about winning a bullshit theme park game, was beyond Fletcher. Hell, he only cracked a genuine smile watching people smack their heads against trees on America’s Funniest Home Videos. What a world. “How many fuckin’ soft toys do you need, Skip?” After moving to sluggishly reset the game, he took a step to the side, waving a hand in the direction of the pins. “Knock yourself out, though.”

[skipsmulaney-blog]

“Olivia really likes these dudes,” he replied, scooping up the second ball. That was a major downfall of having four younger sisters -- one of them was bound to get obsessed with either Frozen or the Minions eventually. “I dunno why. They’re kinda weird lookin, ya know?” He casually shrugged, then threw the ball with ease, managing to topple the pins once again. “The movie was alright, though.”

[hyokyungmi-deactivated20160227]

Kyung-Mi held back a laugh at seeing a slight blush creep across Skip’s cheeks. Usually she wasn’t so carefree with her interactions, but there was something about his demeanor that really put her at ease. He was one of the few with which she didn’t need to second guess her reactions. “True, you are kind of -” she let her eyes trail up from her height of five foot three, “tall.” She barely reached his shoulder. “They probably had to special order this for your height,” she teased.

[skipsmulaney-blog]

“I wish,” he sighed, eyes cast downward at his much-too-tight costume. The Astroland higher-ups were determined to maintain the park’s vintage look, even if that meant sticking Skip into a costume that hadn’t been altered since the Stone Age. “I’m pretty sure this stuff was made for a munchkin.” 

[hyokyungmi-deactivated20160227]

“That’s a shame,” Kyung-Mi mock pouted, leaning clear over the table to take a look at the pointy elf shoes Skip had on. “I’m sure everyone’s going to miss having you look this cute. It must be good for business.” She gave the last stuffed toy a pat on the head and rounded the table. “Speaking of business, are you sure you’re supposed to be dallying around here? I’m sure this outfit isn’t just for me.”

[skipsmulaney-blog]

Though he was a serial flirter, accustomed to giving and receiving compliments, her comments still made his cheeks flush pink. “Things have been kinda slow,” He rubbed the back of his neck, eyes trailing to the ground. “...And I think some of the kids might be scared of me.” He shrugged a shoulder. “A giant elf isn’t really typical.”

[rlyimogen-blog]

Imogen had witnessed this one too many times, a determined boy with the number 5 horse that always seemed to go no where. Although typically the determined boy was 7 years old and not 6′3, so this was just the kind of entertainment she needed. As the game ended Imogen’s eyes locked on Skips features, shrugging casually at his failure. She knew she wasn’t going to get that bear. “You know, it’s a good thing you’re cute.” She stated as she made her way out of the booth, slipping his crumpled dollar bill out from her bra and placing it on the surface in-front of him before jumping up to sit on top of it. “You should come over to my house tonight, maybe you can redeem yourself.” 

[skipsmulaney-blog]

The last thing he had expected upon his miserable & tragic failure was his money back, and an invite over to Imogen’s place. He swiped the dollar off the counter, stuffing it back into the depths of his jeans pocket, before leaning forward to rest his elbows on the booth. For once, he had to look up to meet her eyes, and he flashed her his most pleased grin. “You really think it’ll be better than a big teddy bear?”

[skipsmulaney-blog]

☹ ∞ ✎ ✉️

☹: something that makes my muse upset

too much alone time (it makes him really antsy), people being mad at him, people telling him he’s dumb 

[skipsmulaney-blog]

❤☂

❤: what my muse looks for in a person they like

skip is constantly finding himself surprised with who he’s attracted to, but that’s probably because he has very low standards. as long as the person is fun to talk to and is down to clown, he’s set.

☂: my muse’s favorite season or time of year

the very end of summer. yeah, everyone is bummed about the summer being over, but he’s always loved the feeling of it all. the last few visits to the beach before it gets too cold have produced some of the most enjoyable days of his life. plus, astroland always throws an big “end of summer” bash, and it’s his favorite event of the year.

[skipsmulaney-blog]

☮♔∞ ✉

☮: when my muse feels the most at ease

when he’s hanging out with a couple friends. while he does love partying and the excitement that comes with it, it doesn’t quite constitute being at ease. and he doesn’t like being alone for too long, so a few buddies is the happy medium.

✉: the last person my muse texted and what the text said

probably to his mom, asking if he had to pick his sister up from gymnastics.

[skipsmulaney-blog]

✿: what my muse would like to do when they’re older

✿: what my muse would like to do when they’re older

to be a professional magician. it’s an unrealistic dream, but that’s one of few things he is truly and deeply passionate about.

[skipsmulaney-blog]

☠✇♔∞✎

☠: my muse’s biggest fear

ending up like his flop dad. 

✇: my muse’s favorite movie, director, and/or film genre

he’s a comedy kinda guy (hot rod, superbad, anchorman.. that kind of stuff). he also digs horror films. he’s probably seen every horror film netflix has to offer, even the really really shitty ones.

♔: my muse’s celebrity crush(es) 

freddie mercury (since he was a kid. his mom never questioned it).

∞: if my muse believe in ghosts, aliens, etc.

yeah, but none of it really bothers him. he’s not deathly afraid of ouija boards, or constantly looking up conspiracy vids on youtube. he probably thinks it’s neat and thats as deep as it goes.

✎: what my muse’s best subject in school is/was

he #sucked in school. probably gym. he did a bunch of sports, so that’s kind of a given.

[amblingalps]

muse headcanons!

send me a symbol and i’ll tell you:

☠: my muse’s biggest fear ☮: when my muse feels the most at ease ☺: something that makes my muse happy ☹: something that makes my muse upset ♫: my muse’s favorite song, band, and/or music genre ✇: my muse’s favorite movie, director, and/or film genre ♔: my muse’s celebrity crush(es) ❤: what my muse looks for in a person they like ☂: my muse’s favorite season or time of year ∞: if my muse believe in ghosts, aliens, etc. ✧: what my muse’s netflix queue looks like ✎: what my muse’s best subject in school is/was ♧: something my muse is really good at ✺: something my muse loves and never gets tired of ✗: something my muse hates or gets angry about ☆: what my muse would be famous for if they were famous ✿: what my muse would like to do when they’re older ✈: where my muse would go if they could move anywhere ✆: the last person my muse called and what it was about ✉: the last person my muse texted and what the text said

[hyokyungmi-deactivated20160227]

She glanced at herself, pulling away, “I’m sure knowing Jeff though, it would be absolutely ridiculous and not at all flattering.” She laughed and added sarcastically, “And I’ve got to look good all the time.” Nevertheless, she did her best Dracula impression, sweeping her arm in front of her face as if she had a cape and raising her eyebrows dramatically. “On second thought, I’d still probably look pretty good.”

[skipsmulaney-blog]

He nodded in approval, a wide grin spreading over his face. “Dude, that was perfect. ...Maybe I should try and get Jeff to let us go all spooky right now. Spice shit up.” He rested his elbows on the booth, plopping his chin in his hands. “Honestly, I’m excited to go back to my magician stuff. The shoes don’t hurt like these do.”

[rlyfletcher-blog]

There’s a pause, and Fletcher is just staring up at the taller boy with a certain sense of wonder. Wonder at how someone could be so gullible. Admittedly though, he’d known Skip long enough to have predicted this. Pocketing the ten bucks, he slid the first ball across the counter. “Ten, man, one for every dollar.” If it were anyone else, he would’ve gone with the stock standard ‘one,’ and made off with their cash. But Skip was one of his few friends here, and as long as Fletcher got ten bucks, breaking a second rule to let him win a prize—- Well, there were worse things he could do.

[skipsmulaney-blog]

Skip’s face brightened up considerably. He could totally get it in ten tries, easy as pie. “Awesome, dude!” Came his enthusiastic response, as he snatched up the first ball. With forceful determination, he pelted it toward the pins, managing to knock them all down in one fell swoop. Perks of being an ex-baseball player. He turned to Fletcher, grinning like he’d just won the lottery. “Do I get to use the other nine?”

[adelaidethaxton]

“Yes, Miles. It is serious. Someone left their feces on my ride, and then tracked it around! The bacteria is probably all over the park now. I cannot believe….” She covered her face with her hands, struggling to calm down. She felt absolutely disgusting, like she needed to shower right that minute. And while she was positive there were employee locker rooms, she was also positive that ‘cleaning’ herself in there would be worse than waiting to get home later that night. “We have to have a banned list. And if not, this had better begin one. Do you know how to use the security cameras?” She questioned.

[skipsmulaney-blog]

The use of his real name made him wince, but he figured now wasn’t the best time to get upset about it. She’d likely rip his head off and auction it off as a game prize. “Uh... No? I mean, I’ve seen CSI and shit, but they never really show you how to do it.” He rubbed the back of his neck, glancing around the vicinity as if it contained the answer. It didn’t. “Maybe we should just clean it up, man. Catch him in the act next time around.”

[hyokyungmi-deactivated20160227]

With Skip leaning back over the counter, Kyung-Mi found herself is rather close proximity to him - a bit too close for comfort, but she made no move to retreat. Skips charming and funny nature had quickly endeared him to Kyung-Mi, and he was one of the people she felt most comfortable with in the park. “Not at all, the costume’s cute, I’m sure it’s a hit with the ladies,” she said, flicking one of the bells on his shirt. She added, “And I hope so, I wouldn’t look nearly as good in this get up.”

[skipsmulaney-blog]

“Nah, man, a cute girl elf is a lot better than a giant dude elf, trust me.” This is how their conversations tended to flow. It never felt awkward though, as it sometimes did with others in the park (flirting with Jeff to get out of post-Fourth of July cleanup did not work), and he found that he looked forward to chatting with her, no matter how brief the interaction. “They should start makin’ you guys dress up too. I’d like to see you in one of the Halloween outfits. You’d make a kickass Dracula.”

[skipsmulaney-blog]

skip’s awesome mix #5

01. dont stop me now | queen 02. comfortably numb | pink floyd 03. stairway to heaven | led zeppelin 04. the number of the beast | iron maiden 05. barracuda | heart 06. halls of valhalla | judas priest 07. paranoid | black sabbath 08. pinball wizard | the who 09. roundabout | yes 10. mother | pink floyd 11. somebody to love | queen 12. paradise by the dashboard light | meat loaf