Soul Tie - (n.) a deep spiritual, emotional, or mental bond that connects two people; formed through intense shared experiences, deep conversations, vows, or intimacy.
clem had always found eli-vate an odd, brightly lit pocket of modernity compared to the simpler yet cherished pathways of the commune, but she had a specific mission that the gardens simply couldn't satisfy. her current pregnancy cravings had developed a fiercely stubborn demand for a very particular imported oat milk gelato and specialized nutritional yeast flakes that their domestic pantries lacked. leaning slightly backward to balance the distinct bump beneath her smock, she drifted down the gleaming linoleum aisles with a measured waddle, a wicker basket nestled against her hip. her attention floated between the mundane commercial shelves and her floating thoughs; imagining the tiny soul growing within her listening to the market's hum. she was genuinely delighted to recognize the song flowing through the overhead speakers, humming along under her breath in a cheerful, airy tune that matched her wandering pace.
she glanced towards her companion, an impish impulse conjuring that was far too tempting for clem to leave unindulged. stopping abruptly in front of a shelf stocked with almond butter, clem mid hum suddenly intake of breath. her eyes widened in simulated distress, her hand dropping the wicker basket as she clutched the underside of her belly with both hands, arching her back a fraction. "oh...oh, wait, oh no," she gasped out, letting her knees buckle just a tiny bit as if an urgent, monumental contraction had taken hold right there between the organic grain bins.
the moment the panic peaked in her companion, clem couldn't hold the facade a second longer. her shoulders began to shake, and a sudden snort burst from her nose before dissolving into a throaty, breathless, wheezing laughter. a deep, full bodied chortle that echoed off the glass freezer doors. she straightened back up, clutching her stomach for a completely different reason as her face flushed with playful amusement. "you have to stop falling for that," she chirped through her breathy giggles, retrieving her basket from the floor and tapping her companion gently on the arm. "works every single time."
celeste liked to think she made decently healthy choices, maybe not as much as she could. there were occasional trips to eli-vate, despite her not being vegan. still she didn't mind indulging in some vegan foods or dishes now and then. if she was honest, she could probably do better. maybe even take any tips from clementine and the rest of the commune doing things such as growing much of their own food. celeste, like many others, found herself often too caught up in the daily fast-paced life.
she browsed the aisles, accompanying clementine on her very specific search. brown eyes scanned the shelves in hopes an extra set of eyes would help find things quicker. celeste was a few steps ahead, paused to inspect a jar of apple butter. one of the repeat purchases of hers that she did enjoy, trying to remember if she needed more.
the thud of the basket hitting the floor instantly caught her attention. she quickly set the jar back on the shelf, eyes wide as she rushed over to clementine's side. "what is it, what's happened? do you need to sit?" voice laced with genuine concern for the pregnant woman. as a mother herself, she was well aware there could be any number of complications or even something as common as braxton hicks. in her frantic worry, she could only hope it wasn't anything serious.
it took a moment for the realization to sink in once the other started laughing. "oh my god, i fucking hate you so much!" she stated with a disapproving click of her tongue. "why would you do that?! nearly gave me a heart attack!" she shoved clem's shoulder, a playful yet annoyed motion. "you're so lucky that you're pregnant..." hand over her heart, she shook her head with a laugh as her hummingbird heart beat had started to settle back to normal after a minute. "i hope you don't go around doing that too much or else nobody is gonna believe when it's the real deal... and here i was gonna offer to get you a smoothie, you can forget it now."
Leave it to Nicky to get lost in a town that was no bigger than his arms stretched wide. He could make his way around Boston piss drunk, but he couldn't find his way to some pizza place called Hot Tony's? Make it make sense. You're probably thinking, Look at your phone, Nicky, duh! His phone was dead. He'd left Fred's with 10% and thought he'd be good but, apparently not. Nicky was going to starve to death on the street, just keel over and die because he'd walked around this whole damn town fifty times and hadn't eaten anything since breakfast! He groaned loudly, turning around another corner and there it was, finally. "Hot Tony's!" Nicky shouted, raising both arms in the air. Fuck yeah.
"This place is a fucking maze..." Nicky said to the first person he saw when he walked into the pizzeria. Just some random person sitting at the bar top enjoying their slice, but they were about to get an earful. "You know Tony? I gotta bone to pick with him about his location. Made it damn near impossible for a guy to get a slice..." The location that was nowhere out of the ordinary and perfectly easy to find. "Tell me the slice is good, at least..."
Gemma had an undeniable urge for a slice. But not just any pizza though, it had to be Hot Tony's. There was no real reasoning behind her sudden hankering but she couldn't stop thinking about it all day. Hence why she found herself perched on a stool at the bar top counter. Content as ever as she enjoyed her pizza in peace. Well, as peaceful as a local pizzeria in the late afternoon could be. She could watch them making pizzas behind the counter while her attention diverted between that and scrolling on her phone.
The familiar sound of the bell jingling on the door signaled someone had either just left and walked in. It wasn't until she heard a voice claim Pinehaven of all places to be a maze that she glanced up. "You must be new..." she commented with a hearty chuckle. That much was painfully obvious. "Word of advice, maybe don't get on the bad side of the Italian guy in charge of making your food." Gemma grinned with a teasing playful tone behind her words. "You'll have to try it for yourself but I've never heard a bad word 'bout it. Dare I say it's the best you'll find around here."
would you believe us if we said that wasn't really MADISON BAILEY? well, it isn't .ᐟ.ᐟ that's GEMMA MICHAELS, a proud resident of pinehaven for the last 13 YEARS. you can find them working over at CHARM COUTURE as a COSMETOLOGIST . they're 25, but they hardly look that old! it must be the washington weather that keeps them looking so young .ᐟ.ᐟ word around the town is that they're REACTIVE, STUBBORN, AND CONCEITED but we think that's silly. we feel like they're much more RELIABLE, ADAPTABLE, AND OBSERVENT . if we had to pick one song to describe HER, it would be MORNING GLORY BY KEHLANI. see ya 'round, GEM .ᐟ.ᐟ
BASIC STATS
full name: gemma evangaline michaels
nickname(s): gem, g
age & birthday: 25 / april 26, 2001
zodiac: taurus
gender & pronouns cis female, she/her
sexuality: pansexual
relationship status: single
occupation: cosmetologist at charm couture; hair & nail tech
hair: naturally dark brown & curls. has caramel & blonde highlights. style often changes, with a preference for low maintenance styles.
piercings: ear stacks. nose. nipples.
tattoos: several small ones scattered around.
DIVING DEEPER
moved to pinehaven 13 years ago, in her early pre-teen years, against her will. she took it about as well as any young kid forced to leave their friends and everything they know to uproot their whole life because one of their parents got a new job would... not great.
she hated it at first. took her a minute to warm up to the place and people . tbh she was probably kind of a bitch for a lil bit. until she gave it a chance, made friends, etc.
she's since grown to appreciate the comfort of pinehaven. though still occasionally dreams of bigger places and seeing more of the world.
gemma has a close relationship with her mom, always has. tells her almost everything and she is very much her rock and voice of reason when needed.
is a licensed cosmetologist working at charm couture. she does nails and is a hair dresser. while she can work with any hair type, her specialty is curly, textured hair and braiding.
personality wise, gemma is a kind person at her core. laid back, can talk to just about anyone, easy to get along with. the type of friend who will remember your favorite things or little details about you.
not as great for those who get on her bad side. refuses to be walked over when people mistake her kindness for weakness. she's not afraid to stand up to people or tell you about yourself if you come for her first or someone close she cares about. she's gonna match energy.
also has a tendency to react out of emotion and ask questions later. can be a bit of a crash out sometimes. trying to unlearn that... still very much a work in progress. sometimes it's valid if you ask her lol.
would you believe us if we said that wasn't really ANNE HATHAWAY? well, it isn't .ᐟ.ᐟ that's CELESTE GRAYSON, a proud resident of pinehaven for the last 8 YEARS. you can find them working as a REALTOR . they're 46, but they hardly look that old! it must be the washington weather that keeps them looking so young .ᐟ.ᐟ word around the town is that they're ASSERTIVE, IMPATIENT, AND CRITICAL but we think that's silly. we feel like they're much more COMPASSIONATE, RESOURCEFUL, AND ADVENTUROUS . if we had to pick one song to describe HER, it would be II HANDS II HEAVEN BY BEYONCÉ. see ya 'round, CELY .ᐟ.ᐟ
it's not uncommon to hear her laugh before actually seeing celeste in any public space. she's the woman you notice whenever she walks into the room with a contagious smile that you just can't help but to gravitate towards her.
that's probably part of what makes her so good at her job as a realtor. need help selling or buying a house? looking to down-size or for a bit more space and privacy? maybe a new space for your business? she's dedicated to helping you find the perfect place to fit your needs.
always down for a little fun and adventures. loves an occasional karaoke night and drinks.
some may call her critical and assertive, but that's just work mode to get things done. so if she gets labeled a bitch or mean for things men get praised for, oh well. such is the life of a boss babe.
anyone who truly knows celeste, knows that the hard exterior protect herself. only those close are lucky enough to get the soft side of her.
while she enjoys time with friends and being sociable, she also very much appreciates time at home with her husband. when she can let her guard down and just exist and relax without any pressure of having to be on.
she also has a son from a previous relationship, who is her whole world.
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