GIVE INTO YOUR DARK SIDE

RILEY STERLING 18. freshman at asteria university. "Even though these are our best days, we only do things in the worst way. Let your hair down and dance with me."

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sad to see this go :( i love riley a lot so i will probably want to take him elsewhere??? so maybe we’ll cross paths again. hmu @ssmythe. love you guys <3 hope to see you around

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TWITTER 📱 relliot

@ELLIOTHUMS: I can't send cookies to australia before the end of the day it's already tomorrow

@STERLINGRILEY: nah i'm actually in ohio i just have dory on the brain. don't ship me cookies though just have them for me when i'm back ❤️

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TWITTER 📱 relliot

@ELLIOTHUMS: where r u

@ELLIOTHUMS: I'll ship you cookies

@STERLINGRILEY: p. sherman 42 wallaby way sydney

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TWITTER 📱 rileah

@POSSIBLYLEIA: I WOULD NEVER JOKE ABOUT COOKIES do u have any wises ??? i've only ever tried making chocolate chip but i have the internet, so????

@STERLINGRILEY: i'm not picky. i mean i would probably commit a felony in exchange for snickerdoodles but that's neither here nor there

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TWITTER 📱 rileah

@POSSIBLYLEIA: HAPPY BIRTHDAY @sterlingriley !!!!!!!!!!! i'll bake u some cookies for when u get back omg

@STERLINGRILEY: THANK U! if you're serious i'll be really happy but if you're not...don't u joke about cookies

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TWITTER 📱 open

@STERLINGRILEY: it's my birthday & i'll cry (over being out of cookies) if i want to...is it time to go back to campus yet? #losingmymind #happy19

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popping in with my minimal wifi to say ily guys and i’m sORRY i had to take this lil hiatus omg i hurt my hand bc i’m STOOPID.

i usually bake themed cupcakes for holidays. so i had this little tube of icing that you have to cut the tip off of, but for some reason i thought it would be better to hold the tube horizontally in my left hand and use my right hand to stab the tip with a sharp knife (directly toward my left hand) to make a hole instead of just snipping it with scissors like you’re supposed to. the funniest part is i literally said in my head to myself “haha i won’t stab myself” and like........NEEDLESS TO SAY I STABBED MYSELF jlafkdldj. thankfully i’m right-handed so i’ve been able to do most things and type on my phone but like !!!!! jeez louise

but i will probably be able to lurk for the next few days if anyone wants to plan a ftf or something for when i’m back & riley gets back to campus <3 see you guys soon !!

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ftf | 12.21 | quiley

Quinn: "Procrastination at it's finest," she commented, glancing in the direction of where he had gestured to. She was happy to have that reassurance, because she definitely didn't want him to think that she was clingy or anything. When he laughed, a faint smile appeared on her lips. She knew he'd be nice about it either way, because he was a kind person in general, but his reaction seemed genuine. Taking a few steps into the dorm, she watched as he placed the ornaments on the little tree. "I know I didn't have to, but I wanted to," she said; a typical response that came from anyone who was ever told they didn't have to do something, but it was true. It'd been worth it. "I'm glad you do," she said, wrapping her arms around his neck as he pulled her closer, feeling a strange combination of nervousness and excitement before she had to tell herself that it was just a hug and she was being an idiot. Ever since they kissed, everything with him felt exciting. She kind of hated how much she suddenly cared about everything she did, and said, around him. "That would've been much better, because then we could've done it together," she pointed out. "Next time," she decided with a shrug, still smiling.

Riley: “I’m really good at procrastination. But I always get it done. Even if I’m still throwing stuff in my bag when Jeff comes to drag me away.” Riley shrugged. It took him a while, but he made it work eventually. “Still. You’re the best.” It was true. He wasn’t sure anyone else would have remembered such a passing comment and actually gotten him the ornaments. He was glad that Quinn was an exception to that. “Yeah, next time,” he agreed with a slight nod, holding her gaze. He knew that what happened at the party had to have something to do with the way they were acting, but it wasn’t like he minded. He liked that she’d come over here, even if it was just to drop off something so small. “I’m glad you stopped by. Like, before I left. I...was probably gonna find a way to drop by and say hi anyway,” he added with a slight laugh. There was really no point in hiding it anymore.

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ftf | 12.21 | quiley

Quinn: Seeing Riley’s face flush made her own cheeks warm, and she hoped he wouldn’t notice. It made her feel stupid, like she had some sort of schoolgirl crush; but she did. As much as she didn’t want to acknowledge it, there was definitely a crush lingering. A brow raised as she looked behind him, before her eyes fell on him. “I didn’t mean to, um,” was she staring? She only just realized that she might’ve been. “Impose or anything,” she finished with a nervous laugh. “It looks like you’re in the middle of something, and I don’t have to stay long. Or at all. I could just give you this and go, if you need me to,” she offered, wanting to not bother him. It already felt clingy enough, just coming over here, and to interrupt him felt worse. “It’s nothing, like, special. Just a thing,” she shrugged. She handed over the bag, containing mini-ornaments that she had mentioned to him previously. “If you don’t actually have a mini-tree, I guess these are pretty pointless… though it was pretty pointless to begin with too, so…”

Riley: “No, really. I was just...playing a game,” he explained, turning to gesture toward the still paused game. “And not packing.” He let her in and closed the door behind her, heading over toward the game to finally turn it off. He could play later. “You’re really not imposing at all,” he promised, and it was true. Of course he liked seeing Quinn. He took the gift from her, a smile forming as he listened to her explanation. As promised, she had given him the mini ornaments, and Riley couldn’t help but laugh a bit. “That’s awesome.” He looked at the tree next to his bed, immediately going over and crouching beside it so he could put the new ornaments on. “You really didn’t have to do this. But I’m glad you remembered.” He hung the ornaments on the little branches and stood up, admiring it for a moment before turning back to face Quinn. “I love them. I really do.” He reached out to pull her in toward him for a hug. “And now you’ve got me feeling like a bad friend because I didn’t get you anything.” He knew she wouldn’t mind, but still. “I have to admit, I thought it was gonna be a gingerbread house and I was pretty excited.”

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replies on riley and sebastian are coming tonight i promise. ISSA TRAVEL DAY smh @ holidays 

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TEXT ⇄ rilgie

Angie: wow. that's so interesting. i'd love to hear more about it if that's okay. i totally get it if you don't want to talk about it though. i'm so sorry if i'm prying.

Angie: i'm not capable of doing it any other way without having a breakdown lol

Riley: you're really not, it's no big deal! it was cool. i don't feel like it was THAT different from here, but i was also young so my memory isn't the most reliable. i'd like to go back someday, though.

Riley: well, then that definitely makes sense i guess

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violetclarington:

What’s that supposed to mean?

That sounds… fun?

Nothing. Forget it.

Sure, it’s fun. It’s always nice to see family and Christmas is amazing.

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leahsmythe:

You… make a great point. And honestly, I most likely will once I’m not living in a college dorm with a roommate. I don’t know how the points work, really, but… congratulations? I think Maybe. Reasons are a very strong argument and I agree. I really do agree.

True. That will probably be better for both you and the animal. They need a lot of space and time and just a lot of stuff that most college students don’t have. I don’t either, but we can keep theoretical track of them anyway. There should probably be a reward for whoever gets the most. I do make a compelling argument, so I’m glad you agree.

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violetclarington:

The kind of people they matter aren’t worth it, Sterling. You’re one thousand times better than them.

Do you have many plans for the holidays?

Interesting coming from you.

Not really. Just going home with Jeff and seeing our parents. The usual.

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marleyjanerose:

Okay, the dog smell might not be ideal, but don’t pretend that it isn’t 100% worth it the minute one of them gives you a puppy kiss on the nose.

Exactly. That’s why I’m sticking with it, and also why I ever started in the first place. The smell is just...less of a reward at the end of the day. But I guess everything else kinda balances it out.

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TEXT ⇄ rilgie

Angie: omg!!!! why did you leave? what was it like? do you miss it? i'm so sorry i'm so curious.

Angie: i like to live in complete and constant denial

Riley: my mom wanted us to be raised here because it’s where she’s from. I was like 9 when we left. I do miss it sometimes but it’s all good. this is home now you know?

Riley: that’s one way to do it