#carterhotels

[bewitchingbaker]

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Chris smiled as he ran fingers through Cj’s hair, gingerly massaging the shampoo into their scalp. A perfect way to end the day really. Moments like this reminded him of his childhood, ending the night with with his mom washing his hair. Now he could share a moment with the love of his life. Helped by the relaxing ballads playing throughout the bathroom.

With a kiss to her forehead, he appreciated her thanks.

“Anytime, babycakes. Glad you’re comfy with me to do this, I promise I won’t mess up ya edges~”

[boldaslxve]

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ray’s hands were shaking as he walked toward the fence. it had been awhile since he’d really BEEN in his old neighborhood, and he wasn’t sure if he’d run into anyone who knew him. someone who felt bitter that he left and never came back. he wouldn’t blame them if they did, truly.

but he’d rather avoid it altogether.

“we coulda met at my house...” he muttered to himself. “it would’ve been more comfortable anyway.”

with a sigh, ray glanced down at his phone. he’d already texted ‘i’m here’ and gotten no response. it was probably rude to just walk into someone’s yard, right? he groaned and leaned over the fence.

“uh-- x? i’m here!” he called out.

[athenacalypso]

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“...CJ? Hi.” Thea muttered. The last person she expected to see was the woman who’d saved her skin so thoroughly all those months ago. “What brings you all the way out here?”

Before she could stop him, Zeppelin was charging toward the other woman and jumping on her. She may not have known much, but she could have SWORN CJ had mentioned an allergy before.

“Zep, stop!” she practically shrieked, her long fingers reaching out to pull at his collar. “Don’t, buddy.”

[starsndevotees-a]

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“Yes. That times ten.” All the days Laurel had spent watching CJ interact with her various partners wondering what it would be like if it were-- and wish it could be-- her instead felt like they were worth something now. Like they weren’t just wasted hopes. CJ treated her better than anyone else ever had. CJ treated her better than she even dreamed CJ would. “Am I what you wanted?”

[starsndevotees]

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     『"』𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙬𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙗𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙫𝙖𝙣 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙨?『"』  mari suggested as she climbed into bed beside wyatt.  『"』𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙩, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚!『"』  she paused.  『"』𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡, 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙... 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙠 𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜!『"』

     okay, so maybe people with four kids and one on the way shouldn’t be thinking about van living, but mari was having one of those days. one of those days where everything felt so boring and predictable. she just wanted to switch it up.

[bewitchingbaker]

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The baker knocked on CJ’s door, smile on his face. Did Chris have a key? Yeah. But he still wanted to respect her space and not pop in whenever. While the visit was impromptu, he wanted a little company for his trip to the local record store. Upon seeing her face, he greeted her with a kiss to her forehead. 

“Hey CJ,” Chris began, hands holding hers, “Do you want to come with me to pick up something?”

[bewitchingbaker]

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Chris lets out an embarrassed laugh, one hand covering his face. Cj managed to find a few old tapes from his childhood. One in particular displayed a lanky teenaged Chris sporting an Questlove inspired afro, pop locking in the bakery. A cackle belonging to his older sister could be heard in the background before the duo began freestyling in between prepping orders.

“Oh man, I can’t believe you found these,” Chris laughed, “Now you know how much of a nerd I was.”

[bewitchingbaker]

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“They’re gonna be disappointed when they found out I’m poor and kind of in love with yo-” he pauses before blushing, “Love with life. Life.” 

Chris had been spending a little more time at the hotel, helping out with a couple of task. Moving items, fixing any website crashes and other general tasks. Mainly cause he had time and a chance to see CJ smile in person.

“I hope they don’t think I’m here for money.” Chris sighed with a shrug and scowl