We could stay young forever

The names Slightly, but you already heard of me havent you? Maybe if I refuse to grow old, I can die young. Once a lost boy, always a lost boy.

[lumpyheffalumps-blog]

“ I pinky promise! Scouts honor. “ He held his pinky out to hers and wrapped it around her. “ Talking is always the best way to solve it! Any friend of Roo’s is a friend of mine. Ah, but I do remember him mentioning you! It’s nice to finally meet you, Hannah. I’m Lumpy Heffalump, Roo’s best friend. Well Lumpy is my name for short, I have a much longer name but please call me Lumpy in the meantime. Does Roo know you’re here? I’m sure he’d be psyched to see you! “

[slightlylostboy]

Or chopping them up into small pieces, that can also be an alternative way to solve an issue with someone. “Wow I just got here and I already have a new friend! Am I getting better at meeting people or are you just super duper nice?” she did an excited twirl. “I’ve never met another Lumpy before, so I’ll be sure to remember it. Lumpy Wumpy Zumpy” she paused, thinking about Roo. “Um, I dont know if he knows yet. I mean I hope he’s happy to see me, I missed him a lot”

[alberthoot-blog]

“It does seem like it wasn’t that long ago, doesn’t it?” Albert agreed, shaking his head as he listened. “Did you not like the red before? I know your Mom wanted you to dye it but still. The red seemed to suit you, as does the brown hair.” He grinned. “Did you just arrive into town? I could give you a tour, if you’d like. I’ve been appointed mayor of the town, so if you have any questions or concerns, send them all straight to me.” He didn’t know why but had always taken a bit of pride in how far he’s gotten. From regular college student to King of the Blots and now the Mayor, these past couple of years seemed to be a busy one for him.

[slightlylostboy]

“Nope! But like my Dad always says, time flies when you seem to be having fun! Flying super fast, like a rocket ship almost.” she pulled her long hair over her shoulder, looking down at it curiously. “I think I like it? I kept having to redye my red hair like every 2 weeks, which could get really really expensive! But now I dont have to do any of hat, it just grows out the same color and doesn't fade. Hair science must be so cool” Hannah gasped, clapping excitedly. “You’re Mayor? Congratulations Albert- whops I mean, Mayor Albert” she corrected herself and did a curtsy for him. “Could you give me a tour? I promise I’m better at remembering things now”

[lumpyheffalumps-blog]

Lumpy frowned. He felt sympathy for the stranger, even if he hadn’t known her personally. She was, in some ways, similar to him as far as he could tell. He was always nice to everyone, even those we didn’t deserve it as well. “Maybe we could hunt down whoever was talking crap and fight them? Fun fact! I’ve watched a lot of kung-fu movies and I think I’ve developed kung-fu myself? I could fight them for you!” He paused, licking his lips. “Or if you want um we could have a very nice chat with them, and tell them our feelings. That seems more reasonable. Peace! I am a peacemaker! I promised Albert I would help spread the love around town, so maybe that’s better than fighting.” Lumpy smiled. “I’m Lumpy, wait– -Hannah? Why does that sound familiar…You…Do you know Roo? Or am I thinking of another Hannah?” 

[slightlylostboy]

“No please dont fight anyone! I dont want you to get in trouble or hurt over me.” she covered her face anxiously. “I’m a big girl I want to handle things on my own, pinky promise me you wont get involved” she spread her fingers out over her face to peek, and held out her pinky finger. “I dont want to hurt anyone, even if they did hurt my feelings. So I’ll probably just try and talk to them and ask why they said those things.” lies, she would dice and slice the culprit as soon as she found them. At the mention of Roo, she removed her hand completely from her face. “Yes I know Roo! He used to be my boyfriend! He’s not anymore but I’d like to think he’s still my friend” she grinned. “Nice to meet you Lumpy, I think im the Hannah you’re thinking of”

[heffalumprooty-toot]

“What on earth are you doing here?” Roo wrapped his arms around her, the feeling being almost all too familiar. “How have you been Hannah? What happened to your hair?” He asked curiously. He didn’t want to be weird by running his fingers through it. They were practically strangers at this point anyway. “I don’t look any different you’re being ridiculous.” He stated as she pulled away from him– she still smelt of strawberries and it brought an even bigger smile to his face. “What have you been up to, huh?” 

[slightlylostboy]

She could say she had sense someone talking shit about here, and her crazy ass decided to come here and cut them. But that wasn't the Hannah Roo knew, and she wasn't about to let him meet her ever. “I heard everyone decided to come here! I’m an adult now so that means I can go places I want to go, so I came here” she squeezed him one last time before she pulled back. She picked up two strands of her hair as if she was putting it on display. “I stopped dying it. My Momma said that she liked my hair the way it was, and I shouldn't have to dye it to match hers. So I stopped, does it not look good brown?” her smile faltered.  “I’ve been great! I missed my parents a lot, so I moved back home for the rest of school. I made a new best friend Holly too. And yes you do look different! You’re more handsome then cute now, but you’re still an adorable Roo bear” 

[stormieblot]

“And who would that be?” Storm watched the other girl curiously, 

[slightlylostboy]

“I’m not sure, whenever someone says anything mean about me..I just know it” she frowned, holding the knives down anxiously. “Whenever I get upset, I like to carve things. My Uncle Woody taught me. He used to be a boy scout, but now he’s just a cowboy” she suddenly smiled, trying to change the topic. “I’m sorry I’m being rude and just talking about me! I’m Hannah” she did a little curtsy.

[alberthoot-blog]

Albert eyed the knives suspiciously, but said nothing. He must have been seeing things. “ It’s been a while, hasn’t it? How are you? You look so grown up. “ He smiled. 

[slightlylostboy]

“Its been about 3 years!” Hannah nodded, spreading out her arms and spinning around. “It doesn't feel like it at all though! It feels like just yesterday I was at the school, and I had met everyone” she stopped and turned to face him again. “My hair isn't red anymore! My Mom said I didn't need to keep dying it to match her, and that my hair was pretty the way it is. So now its brown again like when I was little.”

[villagemancub]

“Hannah! Is that you? What are you doin’ here? And what are you doin’ with those knives…? Haha..” 

[slightlylostboy]

She looked at Abel, and then back at the knives. “My Dad gave me them, he said he would feel a lot better about me coming here  on my own if he knew I had something to protect myself with.” she frowned, looking at the knives as if she was scared to hold it. “But I dont want to hurt anyone. What if I meet a nice clown? I dont want to stab anybody just trying to make me laugh. That would be so mean.” she trailed off topic, before she realized it was Abel in front of her. `”Abel!” she exclaimed, nearly tackling him for a hug.

[lumpyheffalumps-blog]

“ Someone was talking sh— -crap? Who? “

[slightlylostboy]

Seeing the cute stranger, she hid the knives behind her back. Slipping the knives into her back pocket and hope they wouldn't notice. “I dont know, I just got the feeling. So I came here” she shrugged it off with a smile. “I dont know why anyone would be mean and talk about me, I feel like I’ve been nice to everyone. Even if they didn't deserve it.” her eyes lowered sadly, her feet shuffling. “Oh boo hoo Hannah, stop being a downer” her attitude suddenly changed, she patted her head and smiled again. “How rude of me not to introduce myself. My parents would be so upset with me. I’m Hannah. I promise im not mean.” she held out her hand.

[alberthoot-blog]

“ Stop the violence– -Wait, Hannah? “

[slightlylostboy]

“Albert! HI!” she hid the knives behind her back, casually dropping them to the ground and kicking them into the bush conspicuously. Nobody would notice. “Yes its me- my hair isnt red anymore but I promise its still me”

[heffalumprooty-toot]

“Slightly? Slightly! You’re here? What are you doing here?” 

[slightlylostboy]

“I-” Slightly pulled back from his hug, at a slight lost for words. “I graduated, I went off with Keith- then he came back and I came with him-” he was talking too fast, he needed to slow down. “I didn't know you were here, and then I heard someone say your name and I just” he exhaled, trying to get his thoughts together. “I’m done with Neverland. I’m here with everyone because I want to stay with everyone. Even if I get old I dont care.”

[heffalumprooty-toot]

“Hannah?” Roo stood with his mouth agap. How long had it been since he had seen her? Two years? Three? She definitely looked different than she did before– her bright red hair gone. She seemed as if she had grown up while he had remained the same, not maturing in the slightest. “Hannah, do you remember me? I’m Roo.” 

[slightlylostboy]

“ROO BEAR!!” Hannah’s attitude instantly changed, casually slipping the knives she prayed he didn't see. She squealed and pulled Roo into a hug, pressing excited kisses to his forehead and cheeks. “Of course I remember you! I would never ever forget you.” she squeezed him as hard as she could. Their broken relationship didn't matter to her, Roo was one of her first and best friends at the academy regardless. She would always treasure him. “You look so much older Roo-roo” she squeezed at his cheeks.

[slightlylostboy]

“I heard someone was talking shit”

[slightlylostboy]

*casually runs up behind Roo*

@heffalumprooty-toot

[gabe-spight]

I mean, I’ve seen better. More delicious people. Wait, why am I discussing this with you?

[clears throat] I mean—Back to the cellar! All of you! [whispers to Thalia] Shit, I need a whip too. Do you have an extra? 

[slightlylostboy]

*runs to the edge of the ship yolo*

[gabe-spight]

Exactly–-But if we don’t see you guys escape, then it’s not like we let you. [wink wink] I didn’t see anything. [puts hand over his eyes]

Oh hey, Slightly! [waves] And uh random handsome stranger. 

[slightlylostboy]

*gives thumbs up to Gabe* Albert if you want to stay and look for it- fine. But I have to get my weapons before I come back and kill Eduardo.

[gabe-spight]

Bitch thinks he could interrupt our fighting, he must be out of his damn mind. 

[looks around at the other pirates, who had all crowded around them] Anyone else want to join him in the water? I hope y’all can swim.

[slightlylostboy]

*runs out of the cell* Its Gabe! Gabe did you get captured too? *looks around* We can jump from the plank, *looks to Albert* I hope you can swim.

[albert-hoot-blog]

Okay Slightly… [looks at his hand] He took my wedding ring. [huffs]

[looks back and forth between slightly and himself] You honestly think I can slide over there? This is going to be so hard. [sighs and attempts to crawl over there, rubbing the rope against the sharp edges] I’m free thank god—I’ll just untie you.

[slightlylostboy]

He told me my ex boyfriend was on the boat, welcome to the club

*grins* There. Thats wasn't so hard now was it? *holds his hands out* By the way, Eduardo had plans for you to rape me. So how about you get your buddy and we get out of here?