in the name of love.

i can finally see, you're as fucked up as me - so how do we win? // tristan, sixteen, degrassi.

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11?

Do you like someone?Um, kind of? Like, there’s someone where I like the kissing and stuff and he’s a really good friend, y’know? We have fun. but beyond that? I haven’t really thought about it.

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05, 70

05: What is your relationship status?Look, yeah, I kinda have a thing right now, but technically I’m super single! I’m wide open, but I’ve got way more important things to worry about.

70: Is there anyone you would die for?I mean, if I was gonna die for someone? Probably Grace. But, like, don’t ever tell her that. Oh! and my brother, I guess. But… that one goes without saying.

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70 horrible questions ... Fuck it

01: Do you have a good relationship with your parents?

02: Who did you last say “I love you” to?

03: Do you regret anything?

04: Are you insecure?

05: What is your relationship status?

06: How do you want to die?

07: What did you last eat?

08: Played any sports?

09: Do you bite your nails?

10: When was your last physical fight?

11: Do you like someone?

12: Have you ever stayed up 48 hours?

13: Do you hate anyone at the moment?

14: Do you miss someone?

15: Have any pets?

16: How exactly are you feeling at the moment?

17: Ever made out in the bathroom?

18: Are you scared of spiders?

19: Would you go back in time if you were given the chance?

20: Where was the last place you snogged someone?

21: What are your plans for this weekend?

22: Do you want to have kids? How many?

23: Do you have piercings? How many?

24: What is/are/were your best subject(s)?

25: Do you miss anyone from your past?

26: What are you craving right now?

27: Have you ever broken someone’s heart?

28: Have you ever been cheated on?

29: Have you made a boyfriend/girlfriend cry?

30: What’s irritating you right now?

31: Does somebody love you?

32: What is your favourite color?

33: Do you have trust issues?

34: Who/what was your last dream about?

35: Who was the last person you cried in front of?

36: Do you give out second chances too easily?

37: Is it easier to forgive or forget?

38: Is this year the best year of your life?

39: How old were you when you had your first kiss?

40: Have you ever walked outside completely naked?

51: Favourite food?

52: Do you believe everything happens for a reason?

53: What is the last thing you did before you went to bed last night?

54: Is cheating ever okay?

55: Are you mean?

56: How many people have you fist fought?

57: Do you believe in true love?

58: Favourite weather?

59: Do you like the snow?

60: Do you wanna get married?

61: Is it cute when a boy/girl calls you baby?

62: What makes you happy?

63: Would you change your name?

64: Would it be hard to kiss the last person you kissed?

65: Your best friend of the opposite sex likes you, what do you do?

66: Do you have a friend of the opposite sex who you can act your complete self around?

67: Who was the last person of the opposite sex you talked to?

68: Who’s the last person you had a deep conversation with?

69: Do you believe in soulmates?

70: Is there anyone you would die for?

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Everything You Do | Tristan

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@tbhvijay​ from here:

❝Hey, butter me up all you want, you’re not gonna hear me complain.❞ He raised his hands in mock defense. He liked this — this thing they had. It was easy, there was rarely awkwardness. Plus, he’d be totally lying if he said he didn’t love the attention.

❝A cute boy wanting to kiss me — what a tragedy.❞ He rolled his eyes in exaggeration, smirking at Vijay’s response. ❝Mm, maybe some other time. Not that you need an excuse.❞

Chuckling, Tristan moved in ever so slightly closer. ❝Well, I guess if I have to…❞ The movie was long forgotten now, only adding background noise. He knew this whole situation was probably a bad idea — but it was so fun, and he couldn’t find it in himself to care. So, without a second thought, he adjusted his position slightly and moved in to kiss him. Just once, just softly, not wanting to do anything stupid like take advantage of Vijay’s fear (tempting as it was) He knew that would probably make him the worst friend ever.

[izkim]

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message | ghost of degrassi past™

Fitz: simple, you responded to my text.

Fitz: why thank you. and don't worry to ease your troubles im not a plastic.

Fitz: (..when a couple of guys who were up to no good

started making trouble in my neighborhood)

Tristan: a text which you sent... why?

Tristan: thanks. but why should I trust that?

Tristan: (i got in one little fight and my mom got scared)

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Everything You Do | Tristan

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@tbhvijay​ from here:

❝You’re really buttering me up today, huh? Not that I mind. Flattery will get you anywhere and everywhere with me.❞ He winked, finding the way Vijay blushed at any amount of flirting adorable. 

❝Mm? Well I can’t say I’d be upset about that. Maybe I’ll just have to keep talking then.❞  Tristan knew he’d promised himself he wouldn’t get too suggestive, at least not before they actually got through a whole movie, but Vijay made it just too easy - plus, the way his friend blushed was always reason enough to do it.

❝That’s what friends are for, hey?❞ His voice softened, and he was no longer paying much attention to the movie, more concerned about making sure that Vijay wouldn’t remember the one time they hung out properly as a total disaster. ❝Well, that I do know.❞ He chuckled, lowering his voice once more. ❝But I’m glad it helps. Anything I can do?❞

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message | ghost of degrassi past™

Fitz: I am the ghost of Degrassi past motherfucker.

Fitz: Do you? I'm sure you have something to side in West Philadelphia, born and raised, on the playground where you spent most of your days...

Tristan: then tell me, oh mystic ghost, what the hell have i done to deserve your time?

Tristan: lol. at least you have an alright taste in tv theme songs whoever you are

Tristan: (...chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool)

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message | unknown number

Fitz: I know your little secret. ;)

Tristan: who the fuck is this

Tristan: you don't know anything anyway lol i have nothing to hide

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rzuabi:

“It is okay.”  Rasha said with a smile.  “It is good practice for me to write in English.”  She said with a shrug.  “It is not my first language, or second…or third…but I am learning.”  She gave Tristan a shrug.  “We’ll see.  I really don’t want to embarrass myself.  And I told Goldi that I would help with this interfaith thing she is doing.  And…I might…jointhelgbtclub.”  She mumbled all at once.

Nodding, Rasha got up and placed the dough in the oven.  “Breakfasts here are very sweet I have found.”  Rasha said softly.  “At home we eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and meat for breakfast.  And some bread.  No donuts or cereal with 1000000 grams of sugar.”

“Okay, long as you’re not going out of your way.” He shrugged, he wasn’t going to complain about not having to slowly translate from French. “You should. Join the LGBT club, I mean. You could join as an ally, if you really wanted." he stopped, knowing all too well Rasha didn't want to make a big deal of it. "Wait, you speak three languages? Arabic, French and... What?” Tristan asked, trying to hide just how impressed he was. For someone who had English as their fourth language, he thought Rasha spoke incredibly - though he didn’t say as much, well aware of his tendency to say things that can often  ( unintentionally )  come off as offensive.

“Oh God.” Tristan groaned, “just thinking about that crap makes me feel sick.” He wasn’t lying, he may have a love for food, but he wouldn’t ever touch half of the disgusting ‘breakfasts’ his peers tended to shovel down their throats every morning. “That stuff is diabetes in a bowl. I’d much rather go with the fruits and vegetables.”

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Everything You Do | Tristan

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@tbhvijay​ from here:

❝I know, I’m just the cutest.❞ He laughed, with a joking air of fake ego. In all honesty, he wasn’t sure where his feelings for Vijay lay, that was if he even had any beyond friendship at all. He refused to let himself think about it too much,  he knew that the minute he dwelled on it it would become confusing and difficult.

❝I will. Just a warning, I won’t stop questioning. You’re gonna have to spell it out for me if I go too far.❞ Tristan chuckled mildly self-deprecatingly, his habit of running his mouth had gotten him into a lot of trouble before.

❝It’s not lame. It’s actually kind of cute.❞ He grinned, tightening the arm he had around the boy’s shoulders and pulling Vijay closer ever so slightly. ❝Ah, you’ll be fine.You’ve got moi right here, after all. What better company could you even want?❞ He spoke, somewhat jokingly in an attempt to lighten the mood.

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text ▸alli !!

Alli: tell me about it.

Alli: i'm so over the "plastics", only thing similar about the name is that they're fake as hell.

Tristan: i mean. it's gonna be a good year for us, not so much for them lol

Tristan: god me too

Tristan: those bitches deserve everything that's gonna come to them.

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Everything You Do | Tristan

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@tbhvijay​ from here:

Tristan smiled softly at Vijay, ❝Why thank you.❞ He laughed, it wasn’t incredibly like them to share such innocent displays of affection, but he wasn’t going to complain. It was nice, having someone he could spend time with like this without the stress and nerves that came with an actual relationship.

❝Well, yeah, not this second, but I just wanted you to know you can.❞ At Vijay’s words, Tristan realised how embarrassingly little he really knew about his friend. ❝I’ll take you up on that sometime. I’m so gonna hold you to that.❞

Tristan chuckled at Vijay’s reaction to the sudden clap of thunder. ❝Not a storms person, huh? You alright?❞He found himself snapping quickly into his ‘worried and overprotective’ mode  ( but at the same time feeling somewhat guilty for enjoying the closeness as Vijay clung to his shirt )

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rzuabi:

“I can write them down,”  Rasha said with a soft smile. “I would have to translate them.  I have them written in Arabic and French…but not English.”  Giving Tristan a smile, she shrugged.  “I like to run, and I would like to maybe try out for the basketball team.”  She said softly.

Looking up, Rasha nodded.  “I do.  Or at least when I have time I do.  It reminds me of home when times were good.”  She put the pieces of dough on the tray and brushed some oil on top before sprinkling some zataar seasoning on top.    “Do you cook with your family?”  She asked curiously.  “Or for your family?”  Rasha liked Tristan and despite being shy, she wanted to make as many friends as she possibly could.

“That’d be awesome! You don’t have to put yourself out of your way though, I could try and read them in French, I’m not fantastic at it but I know some!” He paused, “I considered trying out for basketball. I didn’t, though. But if you want to, I reckon you should!”

Tristan smiled softly, he may not have been able to relate, but he understood where Rasha was coming from, it made sense. “Mostly for them. Actually, mostly for me. I had some issues with food a while back, cooking for myself helps me cope.” He explained, as casually as he could.

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rzuabi:

Nodding, Rasha gave Tristan a soft smile.  “I am sure I can find something.”  She said with a shrug.  “It is made with a soft cheese, but I know there is a middle Eastern market across town.”  She said smiling.  “It is made with shredded phyllo dough and then a rose water syrup.”  She explained.  

“No, I was not sure if you wanted to help or not.  If you don’t, that’s fine too.”  Sitting down at the table, Rasha started to roll out the flatbreads.  “Just roll out the dough the same size if you want to help.  If you don’t, I just appreciate the company.”

“You’re so gonna have to give me all your recipes.” He all but gushed, grinning widely. “That sounds great, seriously! I can already tell I’m gonna get so fat if I keep hanging out with you.” Tristan joked, laughing lightly.

He moved closer to the girl, making his way over to the dough. “Sure! I’d love to help, cooking’s fun.” He shrugged, beginning to roll out the dough, occasionally watching Rasha’s hands to copy her actions. “D’you do this a lot?” He asked, “Cook food from Syria, I mean.” It was mostly an attempt to make conversation, but at the same time he was genuinely curious.

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text ▸alli !!

ALLI: ready to make this year ours? :)

Tristan: duh !!

Tristan: this is gonna be a good one. i can feel it tbh

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@bhcndari​ liked this for a starter.

It was safe to say that Tristan wasn’t exactly looking forward to the new school year. He wasn’t a pessimist - far from it, but the idea of spending another year trapped with the Plastics was not his idea of a fun time. Especially if they figured out it was him who pulled the Carrie-esque Prom stunt the year before.

School had barely been back a few days, but he’d been on the hunt for Alli Bhanadari. She was the only person he knew aside from Grace who shared his hatred for the Plastics. And he was already out for revenge on the group. Storming down the hall, the tapped on the girl’s shoulder, not bothering to wait for her to turn around. “Did you hear? What they did to Grace?”