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[ne0fics]

if i were to make a ryan smau series would anyone care… also this is so funny 2 me omg

[hwardlaunch]

i love ghost by 5sos because it's a beautiful ballad about shared trauma and struggling with substance abuse, i also love it because the guitar solo reminds me of my good friend wrapped around your finger

[babs-alive]

wrapped around your finger did not hit the charts but it most definelty was number 1 in my bedroom

[braidlottie]

WRAPPED AROUND YOUR FINGER.

part 1

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you were finally home from school, with the weekend ahead of you. you got an insane amount of work done last night, just so you could take the next few days to relax.

kicking off your shoes and putting your key on the hook, you called for your mother.

you walked through the hallway, entering the kitchen and seeing your mother and another lady across from her with a cup of tea.

“oh, hello,” you greeted shyly. the woman just smiled and waved. “sorry if i’m intruding-”

“no, it’s fine, honey. i wanted you to meet lottie. she’s one of my friends from high school.” the woman went to shake your hand, you shaking back politely. “i’m y/n.”

“your mother’s told me quite a lot about you, y/n.” lottie’s eyebrow raised, your smile fading. “oh god, she didn’t show my naked baby pictures, did she?” you asked in fear, making her laugh and your mother roll her eyes.

“very funny. now if you’ll excuse me, i’ll be in the bathroom.”

taissa leaves the room, also leaving silence between you and lottie. you went to the fridge to grab a drink, gulping deeply before speaking again.

“so how did you and my mom meet?”

“we were in a soccer team together in high school. we were so close, the team had a beautiful bond. it was almost like we were stuck together with glue because we would never leave each other’s side. but then, college came around.”

you frowned. “did you guys end up going to different schools?” lottie nodded, taking another sip of her tea. “we all made plans to meet up during break, but no one ever had any time. then one day i realized i haven’t spoken to my friend in months.”

“i’m sorry, that must’ve been hard.” you tried to say something sympathetic, nervously scratching the back of your head. “you’re a darling, you don’t have to apologize.” lottie shook her head and lightly patted your hand that was on the marbled kitchen island. you looked down at your feet, then back up at her. she was totally checking you out, but you didn’t want to think that! she was your mother’s friend!

but..

her touch was so gentle, and her voice, oh her voice was so raspy yet so soft and warm, it could send you to sleep. you were so bad at making eye contact and part of you felt like she knew.

“what were you two talking about?” you jumped, hearing your mother’s voice down the hall. lottie’s hand left yours, just before taissa turned the corner, the same peachy smile she had when you first saw her. “oh just telling him about us in high school. your mother was the most competitive person i know. and still is.” lottie turned to you mid sentence, her eyes dark with lust.

“uhh, it’s been fun you guys, but i really have to study-”

“on a friday?”

“yes, mom. on a friday.” you hurriedly walked up the stairs, seeing the two women watch you from below.

finally, walking up to your room, you closed the door. you straight up lied to your mother, turning on your tv instead of pulling out our workbook. you just wanted to get away from it all.

you couldn’t get the way lottie looked at you out of your head. her eyes were practically burned into your brain, you couldn’t even close your eyes. her big brown eyes were still there, staring you down.

you got broken out of your trance when you heard a knock on your door. “can i come in?”

“uhh- yeah, sure.”

your mother came through the door, leaning against its frame. “i just wanted to let you know that lottie was staying over tonight. are you okay with that?”

your heart sunk. you had thought you wouldn’t see this woman ever again after today, and now she’s staying at your house?!

“uhh, yeah, no, that’s totally fine. that’s awesome, actually.” you smiled awkwardly, trying to play off the fact that you wanted lottie to absolutely fu-

“are you sure? you seem a little-”

“tired. i’m really tired, i might actually take a nap.”

“alright, well, good night, honey.” your mother kissed your forehead, you mirroring her smile as she walked out your room, closing the door behind her.

you face planted onto your bed and sighed. you wanted to go back down there and talk to her, but there’s always tomorrow, right?

[sheeposquid]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

shameless self plug!!!

for those who already follow my work, chapter 8 is up. this one was a long, crazy, and fun ride. i strived to sprinkle a little bit of greatness from all the fic's aspects in here

it has the hints of romance, it has the action, it has the exposition. i can only hope that it is the same food for you all that i pray it is

its absurd length is attributed to this stream of consciousness i had during my afternoon commute, which resulted in the inn/chase scene. i just KNEW i had to get it down before the spark faded

this chapter is also brought to you by susumu hirasawa's "gats" and "these dreams" by heart. i fixate on one song and listen to it on loop while i write, so i thought i'd throw that out there, for those of you who want to feel the same vibes as your dear old author

anyways, a quick shoutout to @eggcitizen for being my irl bestie and beta, and @shiny-ampharos-writes for gassing me up ENDLESSLY. so much love

and with that, i retreat into the night sky

[redrattlers]

throwing rocks at your window at midnight ✩ˎˊ˗

[911style]

May Grant | 8x16 Last Alarm WAYF Alexandria Tie Front Cotton Poplin Top in Black $65 | Nordstrom, on sale [x]

[chamaleonsoul]

SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS TIL MY CHEST FELT THIGHT I TOLD MYSELF THAT I'M NEVER GONNA BE ALRIGHT