⧾ ⊹ * ♦︎╰ closed starter for @@sainiik ╯// sirena’s not sure how long she’s been laying on this bathroom floor, but judging by her parched mouth and her growling stomach, it’s been more than a few hours for sure. one minute she’s bawling so hard she can’t even breath, and the next she’s simply laying on the floor in pure silence. all that was racing through her mind was luca growing anger with her, saying how she fucked up. all that was racing through her mind was seeing the pure pain and terror on astrid’s face, both of them knowing that their friendship would never be the same again. every time she thought about them, she’d just start crying again. what if she just left? they need space, and maybe she needs it too. maybe she could go with her mom on one of her adventures for awhile, forgetting all the hearts she’s broken, knowing they’d probably be better off without her. suddenly her thoughts are interrupted when there’s a knock at the door. this isn’t the first knock she’s heard, and it isn’t the first one she’ll ignore. only this one doesn’t go away, and soon she hears ali’s voice on the other side. it makes her curse in her mind, because she knows ali is the one person she can’t ignore, no matter how broken she feels. slowly sitting up she crawls toward the door and unlocks it, soon letting her body lay back on the floor in the same position she was just seconds ago.
⧾ ⊹ * ♦︎╰ closed starter for @sainiik ╯// the minute ali walked into her hospital room, there was a wave of relief that quickly flooded her senses. his presence just had a calming effect over her, mainly because he always made every situation seem like it would be okay, and that she’d come out stronger on the other side. of course she feels bad he even has to be here in the first place, but it doesn’t stop her shaky head from reaching out to grab ahold of his the moment he stands beside her bed. “hey you,” she spoke weakly, but did her best to give him a decent smile. “you didn’t happen to bring any chicken nuggets with you by chance? the food here sucks.”
⧾ ⊹ * ♦︎╰ closed starter for @sainiik ╯// “ i can’t believe i was one of the last to found out about shanley and arlo,” sirena complained as her eyes scanned the menu in front of her. “and i talked to him after the party! that jerk, hiding things from me like that. i’ll get him back for that.” her mind was already thinking of devious ways to prank arlo just out of spite. despite all of this, sirena was just happy to finally have some alone time with ali. the two have been so busy doing other things with other people in the house, she feels they haven’t made very much time for each other, and that needed to change. not giving the boy an option, she quickly pulls him out of the house for a much needed lunch date at a local diner. “also, don’t think you’re getting out of telling me all about your steamy night with delilah and izzy,” she teases with a playful wink. “can’t believe i never got to have a steamy night with you. how unfair is that??”
mentions: @ustrids, @cartwrightluca, @harrissoonn, @sainiik ( super quick mention of @riivcr and @arlocedwards )
it was rare for sirena to ever pull herself completely away from her group of friends. having alone time was dangerous for a girl with a mind like her, but there was someone she needed to call and talk to for a little while. grabbing her phone, she heads out to sit upon the sandy beach, her toes curling into the cool sand as the sea breeze makes her hair dance around her. putting in her airpods, she dials the number she knows by heart, and waits for the other to pick up. “my sweet rose,” her mother greets with a small yawn afterwards. “hey mom,” sirena greets back with a small smile. “did i wake you up?”
“yeah, but you’re fine. i need to get my lazy ass up anyways,” she teases. though it was later in the evening here in myrtle beach, it was morning time in japan where her mother was staying for the time being. the woman has almost been to every country in the world, sirena thinks, but she knows her mom loves japan. it’s bright, colorful, loud, busy, and there’s always something to do. she says it’s like a whole different world over there, and rena hopes one day she can visit it with her mom. “how’s your summer going so far? everything good with the s club?” she can’t help but chuckle slightly at her moms words, because while there were good things going on, there were also problems that she had no idea how to handle as well. “i may or may not have a boyfriend this summer,” she admits with a bashful smile. “oh my gosh, sirena rose, that’s amazing! i never thought i’d live to see the day,” she teases with an excited laugh. “baby, that’s awesome. what’s his name? is he cute? does he actually know how to get a woman off in bed?”
sirena can’t help but burst out in laughter at her mother’s questions. the woman was never shy to ask any and all questions, and it’s what she cherished so much about their relationship. she could talk to her mom about anything and everything with no judgement, unlike her father. “you remember luca? blonde, shaggy hair, super tall, beautiful blue eyes, writes music?” “is that the one you had a summer fling with once?” “that’s the one.” “well i suppose that answers all my questions, huh? surely you wouldn’t go back to him if he wasn’t good,” she snickers which causes a playful eye roll from sirena. “so does this mean you’ve finally moved on from harry?”
rena grows silent to this question, unsure of how to answer it without sounding like a complete idiot. “yes and no,” she finally answers with a small sigh. “i mean, i truly care about luca, and i’m honestly super excited to be with him. like, when we’re together, he’s all i can focus on and think about. the minute i’m left by myself though, all i can think about is how i know our relationship won’t last. once he finds out what i did to astrid, i know he’ll cut things off, even if i didn’t cheat on him. he’ll side with astrid in a heartbeat, and i’ll be left alone again.” silence falls between the two again, and she knows her mother is simply waiting for the girl to continue. she knows there’s more to her worries, but she’s patient and gives her daughter some time to collect her thoughts.
“maybe that’s why a part of me still wants harry,” she admits with a shrug. “because i feel he’s the only person i deserve now.” there’s a small scoff that leaves her lips, “why do i still sort of want him, mom? he was never mine to begin with, yet i’m acting like i’m the one going through a break up and not astrid. how fucking selfish is that?” “sweetie, it’s not selfish,” her mother begins. “you fell pretty hard for harry, i remember you talking about him a lot. i don’t think you ever gave yourself time to heal from him choosing astrid. you tried to hard to maintain the old friendship you had with him, but you have to realize that things aren’t going to be the same between you two, and you have to do what’s best for not only you, but for everyone involved as well.”
“you’re saying i should cut harry out?” sirena asked, terrified of the answer her mother was going to give. “not forever,” she answers, which was a one rena could possibly work with. “but trying to act like everything is going to be okay between you two is only going to make things worse, rena. i know you can’t be vocal about your heartbreak, but maybe ali can be there for you like you’ve been there for astrid.” her mother made it sound so easy, like it was actually possible. maybe it was. maybe now that she had luca, she could finally, and truly, give her heart to someone who would reciprocate it now. “astrid’s pregnant, mom,” sirena blurts out with a cracked voice. “then maybe it’s for the best to keep this secret under lock and key for just a little while longer, hm? right now, she needs her best friend, even if it might be hard for you to endure.”
“yeah,” was all she could manage to say before a few tears began to trickle down her face. “i miss you, mom.” “i miss you too, my sweet rose. i’ll come visit you before the summer’s up. be sure to keep me updated on astrid as well, okay?” “i will, i promise.” “i love you, sirena. you’re so strong and have such a big heart. i promise this pain won’t last forever.” “i love you too, mom. thank you.” they exchanged a few more words, mainly her mother telling sirena to give her love to the boys, and also to keep her updated on her first ever relationship with someone. once the two finally parted ways, all sirena could do was pull her knees up to her chest and let the few tears silently roll down her cheeks, her eyes watching the sun set below the horizon, before heading back to the villa with her practiced smile.
⧾ ⊹ * ♦︎╰ ANONYMOUS ASKED ╯// arlo & ali go bungee jumping.
the two boys were holding onto each other as tightly as possible, their bodies leaving absolutely no space between them as their gazes locked together to, both of them doing their best to embrace for what would happen next. pleasurable and thrilling screams began to slip past both their lips and they began to fall with each other, both of them enjoying the rush that this moment was giving to them. who knew bungee jumping could be this great of a bonding moment, though we all knew where your mind was wondering to, huh? // @arlocedwards &. @sainiik
⧾ ⊹ * ♦︎╰ closed starter for @sainiik ╯// rena didn’t even hesitate to drop all her shit and run straight into ali’s arms the minute she saw him. she quickly swallowed him up with her tight hug and wide smile before taking a step back to get a better look at him, “i can’t believe my king is finally here, in the flesh. i hope you’re ready for one hell of a summer, cause i’m dragging you through all my shit this year.” she played it off like she was teasing, but the underlining fact that they both knew what was in store made chills crawl down her back. “i’ve missed you.”
ali ! he’s been avoiding me, that bastard. so i’m gonna corner him and make sure he gives me attention. i’m excited to catch up with ximena and river as well. // @sainiik, @ofximenas, @riivcr
I still have that dress you gave me for our social experiment during high school. And the heels. Those aside, you’re wonderful, you’re more than the heartbreaks and your fears of falling in love. Be happy, happiness is important.
