we found wonderland;;

➶ ALICE MARIE SUMMERS · FASHIONISTA · SAN DIEGO · 23 · ENGAGED ➶ But there were strangers watching And whispers turned to talking And talking turned to screams.

[princecharminganderson-blog]

[PM] I feel like I've been hiding in my room for far too long and thought I would catch up on the people who I talk to most. So, how are you? - Alice

PM: Hey Sunshine. I’m doing pretty well thank you. I think there are a fair few of us like that at the moment so don’t feel alone in it.

[thealice-summers-blog]

[PM] That’s certainly good to hear. At least I wasn’t the only one being a social pariah. If I wasn’t stuck here-.. something would be coming up in my life back home that’s had my stomach in knots and making me feel rather anxious. So I guess I’ve been hiding in my room to try and detox those feelings. Not that it’s going too well. 

[thealice-summers-blog]

[tobiaskenobi-blog]

I think I went through the panic stage when I woke up alone in a gym… in Ohio. I mean, I’m from LA, and I flew all the way out here to get trapped in a shitty sex manor. It’s not so much scary, just… a really, really crazy inconvenience. I’m more confused, if anything.

[thealice-summers-blog]

Yeah, I get that. When I woke up I thought I was still asleep for a moment or two because I had no clue as to where I was. It was not familiar at all and I was disorientated and certainly not one of my better days. I know what you mean, I flew from San Diego. I guess confused might be a little bit better than scared, has someone gave you more insight about this place?

[loganbareilles-blog]

Anyone in the mood for a little Friday night drinking?

[thealice-summers-blog]

I’m not the biggest fan of drinking, but it can be fun every now and again and if you have good company. Which I’m sure I would have with you. So if you want, I’m up for it.

[thealice-summers-blog]

Two questions; how badly do you want to get plowed and who do you want to do it?

I guess both of the questions are a little~ intrusive. As to my needs though, right now I’m.. well I guess I’ll just keep that to myself. As to who, Jude and Biff certainly have captured my attention. Whereas Cooper certainly-.. did things that felt good.

And of course Santana, though I don’t know if she still wants me to keep that under wraps.

[tobiaskenobi-blog]

I’ve been to a lot of gyms before, but I don’t think I’ve ever actually woken up in one before… Anyone care to explain where the fuck I am?

[thealice-summers-blog]

They do tend to put us in odd places here. As to where you are, somewhere in Ohio, I’m taking it you came to try and get out a certain survey you filled out. They- well placed us in here and now we can’t exactly get out. I know it might be a little scary for you right now, but I found the best thing was to not panic.

[snixortreatarch]

“It wouldn’t be the dumbest idea, or difficult to make, lookin’ at the general population,” she replied easily, crossing her arms over her chest before turning on her heel to look at Alice again. Santana made a conscious effort to keep her head held high, giving into her constant need to be at least a little bit defensive, be it through words, implications, body language, or outright obvious actions. There were few times when she’d allow herself to let her guard down. The call-out on her use of Spanish earned another shrug, another flippant way of trying to make sure that it didn’t look like a big deal. “Sweet strawberry. It’s Spanish, but I bet you guessed that much.”

While Alice took everything off of the bed to make more space, Santana’s eyes fell on the papers as they were moved. The offer to sit on the bed brought her eyes over to the mentioned location, but when she started moving, it was towards the desk. “I could.” A pause as she touched the edge of the desk, drawing her fingertips along the edge of it sensually, but absent-mindedly. Only when she spoke again did her eyes move away from Alice and the bed and to the papers on the desk. She picked one up to look at it closer, obviously not shamed at all by looking through someone else’s potentially personal things. Looking through other people’s belongings didn’t bother her at all. “Or I could look at these and you could tell me what they’re all about." A beat. "Don’t worry, we’ve got time for lady lovin’ too.”

[thealice-summers-blog]

Alice tilted her head slightly at her words, "The general population? I have to admit to not being a social butterfly but everyone I've talked to so far has been nice. I don't feel like there's a need to hide away, we're all stuck here." she shrugged. She looked over the other woman, at the way she held herself and stood, arms crossed, back straight, head high. Almost like if she let go even just a little bit she would crack and crumble, it was intriguing to see and made the other just as intriguing in general and she made a vow to herself to not let the other push her out because she wanted to know more about her and maybe see if she could get her to open up a little bit more to her. At the translation, she couldn't stop the bright smile that took place on her face, swaying slightly on the spot as she looked at the other sweetly, "I like it. And I had guessed, I just don't know any Spanish apart from Hola."

Alice watched the other, it was as if she couldn't take her eyes off the other woman, that even though it was her own room, Santana owned it like it was hers. She felt a blush making it's way onto her cheeks as she saw what the other was looking at, the way her hands skimmed the desk, picking up the paper she had just been drawing on and moving over beside the other to admire the drawing alongside of her. "I could.. and I will." she spoke, before her tongue darted out subconsciously to wet her bottom lip at the idea of being with Santana in that intimate kind of way again. "They're my designs, well things I want to eventually design. It's sort of what I do-" she said before scrunching up her nose- "Well they're more of a hobby. They'd never be my day job or make it anywhere but to my own closet. And even then that's a maybe."

[snixortreatarch]

Seeing the other girl certainly brightened Santana’s mood more than expected. She joked about needing a warm body to digest her food, but she was a social being. She liked spending time with other people, and Alice was someone that she knew she could get along with. Her eyes scanned over the shy way that the other girl replied to her, taking in her actions just as obviously as she took in her words. There wasn’t ever a time that she wasn’t watching what other people did, whether she was around or otherwise. Overanalyzing was her thing.

“No problem. I figured I had the time to grace you with my presence. Seemed appropriate. It’s been a while.” She shrugged with one shoulder, then nodded at the question. “And I could use a little dulche fresa.” The switch to Spanish meant that she could say something complimentary and kind of sweet without having it be completely obvious. Taking the opportunity, she stepped inside Alice’s room, taking a look at the decor with an appreciative nod.

[thealice-summers-blog]

Alice wasn’t a particularly shy person, not when she was just talking to someone in casual conversation, no if she was talked to she was able to talk back without a problem. When it came to receiving compliments however, that was certainly different. Maybe it was due to the circumstances she was brought up in, always feeling like the compliments she was given by the boy’s her parents set her up with apart from her best friend were forced, like they had to say that because of the situation they were in. Or maybe she just didn’t know how to take them, she became shy when sex was involved too, well at least to begin with, it took a while for her shyness to melt and it normally only disappeared when her arousal kicked in, the adrenaline and thrill giving her that surge of confidence. And as she thought back to that night at a bar, where she had more than one drink in her, and cheated on her fiance and with a woman. It was her first sexual experience with one and with Santana and it was that fact alone that made her somewhat shy when it came to being around her. 

She chuckled lightly, that small but soft smile still on her lips as she looked at the other sweetly, “Well I’m glad you did and you’re right, it has been. Part of me wondered if you had gone into hiding.” she mused. Alice couldn’t help but tilt her head in confusion in the switch of languages, she knew French but that was about it and the switch threw her off. “What does that mean?” she asked curiously, knowing it sounded nice coming out of the others mouth but having no clue as to what it actually meant. She watched as Santana took in her space, moving to her bed to tidy up the books and the pages of drawings and pencils strewn across it and over to the desk. “Sit. If you want, I mean.. that wasn’t me trying to get you into bed. It’s just- comfortable.” She finished awkwardly with a small annoyed huff at herself. 

[snixortreatarch]

Seeing the photo published on the dash, Santana had hovered over the image for quite a few minutes, lost in thought. She’d woken up scared and still not recovered socially from the way she spoke or mentally from the way people had responded to her. She was used to ruling with a combination of fear, sex, and degradation. This place didn’t seem to be made for her, and time alone was a little humbling. So she made her way to Alice’s room. Alice was the only person here that she knew from the outside world, and while they weren’t exactly the closest people in the world, there was something there. Something more than she had elsewhere. So she knocked, and when the door answered, she actually put effort into not looking like a total bitch. “Saw the photo. Thought I’d tell you I liked it in person.”

[thealice-summers-blog]

Alice wouldn’t lie saying it was easy living here, in a place surrounded by unfamiliar faces and hormones that seemed to seep from everyone. She wasn’t the best talker in the world and came off a little shy at times so it made it harder to try and make friends with a population that seemed to be mainly men. That and everyone seemed to be settled into friendships or relationships when she got there, so she settled fro staying in her room most of the time. She read a lot, taking books from the library and taking hardly any time at all to read them, she found a sketchbook and some pencils which she drew designs on, a lot of them inspired by the characters in the books she had been reading and she even started to decorate her room in a way that was more like home. Painting small cherry blossoms on one of the white wall giving her something to do. But it was when she had been working on her designs when the knock at the door came, she hadn’t expected Santana to be on the other side of it though. She hadn’t seen the girl in a while and she thought she was trying to stay clear of her. It was nice to see her though, a familiar face in a crowd of strangers. At the compliment she blinked a couple of times taking it in and letting it sink in before smiling softly, tucking a piece of red hair behind her ear. “Thank you, I mean- you didn’t have to come and tell me in person.. but I’m kind of glad you did.” she said somewhat shy like as she bit on her lower lip. She stayed silent for a few moments before opening her door some more, “Want to come in? It’d be nice to have some company.”

[thealice-summers-blog]

[princecharminganderson-blog]

Yes, you will be.

[thealice-summers-blog]

And the intrigue seems to keep on coming, you have certainly peaked my interest. I’ll see you shortly.

[princecharminganderson-blog]

I prefer the personal touch. I do hope you haven’t any plans tonight sunshine, you’ll be busy.

[thealice-summers-blog]

It’s a lot softer, more intimate and leaves for further anticipation. I will be?

[princecharminganderson-blog]

No, you can come and see me in the living area in around fifteen minutes so I can give them to you in person. I’ve got a little time on my hands before I have something else to deal with. It also means I can provide you what you will need.

[thealice-summers-blog]

In fifteen minutes, got it. And I have to say getting them in person will be a lot better compared to getting them over text. And I have to say I’m rather intrigued by the fact you have to give me something that’ll I’ll need.

[princecharminganderson-blog]

How about tomorrow? That gives you plenty of time to decide what to wear and to make sure you are perfectly groomed and presentable for me. I may even give you a few orders to follow in preparation.

[thealice-summers-blog]

Tomorrow works well for me. It does and I have to say that as a girl who loves fashion a lot, I want to make sure I look nothing short of amazing for you, I’d be disappointed if I let you down on my appearance. A few orders? I can do them, did you want to give me them now?

[princecharminganderson-blog]

Yes, you do. You’re such a beautiful girl I really would regret it if I didn’t take the opportunity to enjoy it on a more personal level. How has your morning been going?

[thealice-summers-blog]

I have found a few pieces around here and I think you’ll appreciate that quite a bit. I know I certainly do because they just seem like rather beautiful pieces. All you have to do is let me know when you have some free time, and I’ll be sure to let you have a closer look. It’s been nice, peaceful. I finished my book and now on the hunt for another.

[askremyrochefort]

With a pair of oversized headphones placed firmly over his ears and the bravado of jazz trumpets in his head, Jude wandered through the manor with his hands shoved in the pockets of his leather jacket and a look that said he wasn’t paying attention to anyone, no matter how hard they might try to change that.

He’d been exerting himself a lot for a variety of reasons lately. Maybe his conversation with James was still in mind, because this was a big, important thing. Maybe he was still thinking about James being jealous. Or himself being jealous. Maybe he was just tired. Maybe it was Dom drop. Dominants were always quick to make sure that their submissives knew that they were doing well because they wanted to care for their psyche, but there was nobody there to care for his. It was rare that a submissive would think to comfort a Dominant after a scene; you did well, I enjoyed myself, I’m okay, I’m not hurt, I liked it. There was a bit of weight in his gut, whatever the reason, so he was more than happy to take a seated position at the big window sill in the sitting room on the second floor, tucked away where most people would have no need to find him as he laid out on the bench in front of the window, admiring what he could see of the outside world as he let his music wash over him. This spot had basically become his own personal little chill down zone. 

[thealice-summers-blog]

She had just finished the book that she had been reading since the middle of the week prior, she felt as though that's all she did in this place. Find a corner in a different room each day and tucked herself up, emerging herself into a land of fiction.

She was on her way to change it out for another classic that she loved to read over and over again and bi passed the kitchen, picking up a couple of cookies and nibbling away at them as she made her way to the living area, she was completely oblivious to the world around her as she hummed softly, her fingers skimming the spines of the books as she read the titles. It was only when she had reached the end where she noticed a body curled up by the window, she tilted her head slightly noticing the body to belong to Jude and to notice that his posture was a little defensive. Gnawing on her lip a little she placed her book back, deciding to find another one at a later time as she walked over to the other man, patting him lightly on the shoulder so not to startle him as she saw the headphones covering his ears as she held out a cookie. "You look like you need it." she told him, hoping that he would be able to read her lips if he couldn't hear her.

[thiswestonwrites-blog]

If you want a hand with the baking, I’d actually enjoy that. I don’t do it much here because there is really no need with Levi around and plus, it’s  a little embarrassing to produce my baking compared to his, even if people probably don’t think of it that way. I did have a good lazy day though. I’m not normally one for staying in bed and not getting dressed but it made a nice change actually. i couldn’t do it often though.

[thealice-summers-blog]

I’d love some company, it’ll be a lot more fun with two people rather then doing it on my own. And if they don’t turn out well, we could always just eat them ourselves and act like we never made them. It’s nice to do it every now and then, sometimes you just need days like that and you’re allowed to take them. So I’m glad you had a good day just having some me time.