#curbswept

[skidrowflorist]

@curbswept || starter call lsoh song: “prologue / little shop of horrors”

“What a CREEPY THING to be happenin’!”

[lchaiim]

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“You’re lookin’ a lil’ down -- there anythin’ your favorite Dominican can do to help?” Hell, if it’s a distraction from going back to the bodega, he’d accept in a second, even if she told him to go jump off of a fire escape. Not that he didn’t love Usnavi, he just didn’t particularly want to spend his entire summer in the shop. “I can get you a slushy, Sonny-style, if you want, with all the Nerds mixed in...”

[ofinundation]

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❝—- that bloody mary’s lacking in tabasco. ❞

[shoreearchive]

@curbswept​ → vanessa.

Vanessa isn’t really used to getting away with sneaking around–not that she snuck up on Usnavi on purpose. Between the total stalkers on the block, and Daniela keeping an eagle on her when she’s on the clock, Vanessa never really considers herself inconspicuous.

She almost laughs when Usnavi jumps out of his skin but manages to COVER and bite her thumbnail, smiling. “Nah, I just came in,” she assures him. “Place was empty, so I came lookin’ for you.” Definitely just because of her morning coffee. No other reason. None at ALL.

“¿No manches? Sonny’s gotcha talkin’ to yourself now?” Vanessa shrugs, but her smile never falters. “Whatever FLOATS YOUR BOAT, man.”

Only her eyes follow Usnavi as he exits the bathroom; she remains POSTED UP against the door frame, arms folded over her chest. She only loses the composure when he mentions that the bodega isn’t yet open. “Oh, shit, forreal? My bad. I didn’t even check my phone when I left home. Had to get out of there, ya know? One of those mornings.” Vanessa takes the few steps to catch up to him. “If you’re brewin’, I’ll take some, but I didn’t mean to throw off your whole routine. I can hang out a minute.”

                       if she noticed, she didn’t say anything, and for that, usnavi’s entirely grateful. the last thing he needs is to spin this web of lies even deeper than he already has -- someone like him’s gonna get caught sooner, rather than later. and not ‘cause he’s trying to her someone, but because he’s just too sincere to lie to someone. especially if that someone is vanessa.

                      as she explains her situation, usnavi nods his easy understanding. ❛ no worries -- you don’t gotta tell me the nitty gritty, ❜ he assures, his tone honest as his eyes soften. ❛ and don’t be silly, yeah? ain’t no routine that i can’t handle -- you want somethin’ special, i’ll bring it right up. ‘navi style. ❜ he chuckles as he speaks, and his hands are quick to bring the coffee pot to life.

                      hands moving to fill the water ( and grab a filter when he’s done ), usnavi’s head tilts so his voice will carry over his shoulder. ❛ you said it was one’a those days, yeah? ❜ he starts, not wanting to push too deep, but wanting to ensure her that he’s there to listen, if she wants a soundboard. ❛ maybe you can hang out here more often, if that’s the case -- i tend to wake up early, so you could... come chill, even if it’s not super classy. ❜

[shoreearchive]

@curbswept​ said : " watcha doing ? " ( vanessa )

            at first, usnavi doesn’t hear her. ( he’s in the bathroom at the bodega, seemingly talking to... himself. it’s stupid in practice, and he feels like an idiot the longer he looks at his own reflection. but, benny said this would help -- he’s a man teetering on the edge, and if he doesn’t have the confidence to do something he really wants to do, he can at least pretend he does, right? be his own hype man, get inside his own head and knock the insecurities away, if only for fifteen minutes. )

            the knock against the door frame, however, pulls him out of his routine, and usnavi’s eyes are wide as he turns to face vanessa. ( he’s sure he’s blushing, face flushed red as his lips part on a nervous smile. ) ❛ --- hey! ❜ he greets, voice loud and bright as he practically shouts. he stops, chuckling nervously through his teeth as his arms fold over his chest. ❛ you, uh -- you been standin’ there long? ‘cause i was just.. workin’. startin’ the day off right with a lil’ self love. ❜ a beat, as he adds, ❛ per... sonny’s orders, ❜ as if that some how makes it more believable.

            a hand moves to scratch at the back of his neck, and usnavi clears his throat a little too loudly as he steps away from the sink, towards the shop. ❛ we ain’t open yet, but -- you need some café? i can start brewin’ up somethin’ right now! ❜ ( it’s a pathetic attempt at a topic change, but usnavi has to hope and pray he wasn’t caught red handed. )

( the proposal sentence starters | accepting! )

[debtsweowe]

@curbswept

     “Yo, he did what? Let me at him!”

[stormbornpriince-blog]

@curbswept !!

         “Ohayo gozaimasu.” A deep bow of the head and slight curve of the lips accompanied the greeting, though Yoshinada quickly straightened. Too many business meetings over the past week, too many new faces. He needed time away from his neighborhood. “Do you know where a man can grab a quick cup of coffee around this neighborhood?”

[bonhcmme]

☃☄️ ( but I v much admire you & your blog! )

the meme for shy turtles (like me)

☃ - I’m not sure how our characters would meet.☄ - I’m super anxious about EVERYTHING

Right back at you, all of it! If you ever do want to figure something out though, I have an American verse where he can end up in New York.