tarnished but so grand

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illegallyxblonde​:

Ella pulled a face “Oh god no, i was in a relationship for a decade that’s just ended. I am 100% not doing that. If people choose to be jailed by monogamy that is their own choice. But it’s just some cool people, getting together, having some fun.”

x

There was a silence that fell while Hadley pondered. She thought of her recent relationship, how it had fizzled out leaving her all the more cynical and bitter lately. “Fine”, she told the woman. “I might consider coming... But I can’t promise that I’ll stay long.”

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truthwritten​:

plotted starter @hadley-maurine​

After her friend’s disappereance Hana had stayed away from the Lake for days, kept hiding within her apartment to such an extent that she feared Astrid would recruit Belle for a rescue mission. She went over her notes again and again, the dates, the time frames and who had been aware of the secret within the lifeguard tower… It made no sense. She was missing a crucial piece and she longed, now more than ever to finally solve this mystery. Maybe even save who could be saved. 

So it was back to home base for her, back to shaking some trees. She could finally no longer endure her own four walls and so Hana stepped onto the streets of Claybourne again, notebook in hand, determined to find something. anything. As soon as she reached the park, Hana looked for someone she had not interviewed before. “Excuse me?”, she reached out her hand, stepping towards the first stranger she saw, “I know this is kinda weird, but do you have a minute? Only because I have some questions, not because I want to see you some insurance or something. It’s all right if not, but I would really appreciate your help.”

x

The blonde had been spending quite a bit of time alone since her latest relationship had fizzled out, so much so she was teetering on the break of a breakdown. Which was the last thing she really wanted. Sure, Hads was the sour and bitter type. Someone who loved to dwell on negativity and criticize everything. But when it came down to it she didn’t enjoy falling into a depression, which if she kept going the way she was going, would enviably come.

At this point spring was in full bloom in Claybourne, and thought it was still cold the sun on her skin was bound to do the woman some good. So she sat on a bench in the park, reading a particularly interesting book she’d stumbled upon when a woman approached her. “Questions”, she asked, snapping the book shut and tucking it under her arm. “What kinda questions?”

[lyricsilove]

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justnathan​:

“whaaat?” nathan couldn’t help but laugh at hadley’s reaction, giving her the biggest, most shameless grin he could give. “you didn’t expect me to climb the water tower alone, did you? come now, you know damn well i am all about safety first and shit.” he was joking, of course; he was far from concerned with safety, “there will be no trips to the ER, i assure you. if anything…you go up first, and then i’ll follow, and if you fall, you fall on top of me, and i’m the one taking the impact to the ground. i am requesting right now just to be left here among the trees and nature. maybe a pack of wolves will come and take me in. i’ll be like that kid in the jungle book movie. what was his name? tarzan?”

x

“If we go up there that’s exactly what’s going to happen. someone is gonna end up in the hospital”, she grumbled. The blonde took a few steps towards the water tower, looking up at it. She wasn’t particularly afraid of heights, but fuck was that high. His comment made her laugh, in more ways then one. “Yeah? You’d love the view from going second.” With her arms folded across her chest Hadley continued staring up at the ladder. “This is a really stupid idea, you know that right?”

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missxbelle​:

Belle shivered slightly, moving round back to grab a towel from the small employee bathroom. “Oh my god, it was coming down so hard, I got soaked so fast,” she laughed a little. “Thank you, I’ll grab you a coffee or anything you want.” She smiled. “Well, I am the person I’ll have to complain to. I’m my own boss.”

x

Not expecting to be face to face with the owner, the woman’s statement too her off guard. “Oh”, Hadley said feeling a little silly now. “Oh that’s ok”, the blonde motioned to the table where she was sitting. “I already have my drink.”

[tvrnished]

justnathan​:

he stood in front of the water tower, staring up, lost in thought. he was trying to see if he felt like climbing it to get a better view of the stars or if he’d instead just do his stargazing from the ground tonight. another part of him was also thinking about who he could possibly call up right now to join him for a late-night smoke and some stargazing. but no one really came to mind. “ah, fuck it,” he whispers, thinking out loud, making his way over to the ladder that leads up the side of the water tower. just as his hand reaches the second step, he hears the sound of leaves crunching, the footsteps of a stranger, and his attention turns towards the direction of the noise. the only thing he was nervous about was the possibility of now not being able to stargaze at all, which would sadden him; it was the only way he found some peace in his mind. 

“uh, hey. heh. you wouldn’t happen to be here because you’re also thinking of climbing the water tower to stargaze from up there, would you? because, you know, if you’re not and you’re up for an adventure with a scrub like me….” he trails off, laughing a little, “i promise to keep you safe, though, if that helps.

@claystarters​

x

“Are you fucking serious”, the blonde scolded him. “This is why you wanted me to meet you here? So I could watch you climb up the water tower?” Hadley foldd her arms over her chest as she glared at Nathan. “You know a trip to the ER was really not in the cards for my night.”

[tvrnished]

illegallyxblonde​:

Ella pulled herself together, not wanting to show too much weakness. She shrugged. “Oh no couples can come but you know… singles just might have more fun if you get what i mean.” She winked, grinning at the other girl. 

x

Hads couldn’t help but laugh at the woman’s statement. “Ah, so you’re trying to play matchmaker?”

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illegallyxblonde​:

“Oh I was dumped about a year ago, it’s going to be a tough day…” She faltered for a moment, before putting back on a smile. “What better way to get through a tough day then with friends?”

x

Watching the woman’s face, Hadley recognized the smile all too well. It was one she herself had become a pro at. The younger blonde felt bad for a moment, knowing all too well how hard a breakup could be. “So it’s going to be like a singles party?”

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eliasamiri​:

He appreciated what she was saying, but simply couldn’t allow himself to believe it to be true. Maybe she felt that way now, but as they spent more time together, he was sure she’d eventually become frustrated with him. “I like you too.” he replied, softly. “I think you’re really special. I don’t need eyes to see that.” he gave a small smile, knowing he was being cheesy, but hoped it made up for the dampened situation. “I hope you’re right that it doesn’t matter to you. I hope that more than anything because I really like spending time with you.”

x

His words began to pull the fallen corners of her lips back up, though she couldn’t for the life of her figure out why he would like her. Especially after the first time they’d met. “I like spending time with you too.” There was a swell of guilt that filled her. Was he really going to like spending time with her once he found out what she did for a living though? Pushing the negative thoughts down, Hads leaned forward to quickly press her lips to his once more. “It doesn’t matter to me, I swear.”

[tvrnished]

missxbelle​:

Belle was soaked, the rain was coming down heavy and she could feel the water dripping from her hair onto her nose. “Oh my god,” she breathed, pushing at the door before it suddenly opened. “Shit,” she gave a little laugh, almost falling forward. “Thank you, it was jammed, I couldn’t get it open.” She stepped inside, feeling just how wet and cold she felt. “I need to get that door looked at.”

x

As her eyes scanned the woman Hadley couldn’t help but feel a bit sad for her. There was a good chance that the sopping wet woman would have to finish her shift like this. “Yeah”, the blonde agreed. “You should really let your boss know about it. It’s kinda a safety and security hazard.”

[tvrnished]

eliasamiri​:

Elias couldn’t help but feel lost. He’d been vulnerable with her and it felt like she was turning it against him. “It’s not important to me.” he scoffed, “Not that it would change anything even if it was. It’s never going to happen.” he furrowed a brow, trying to figure out what was going on between them. “I just thought it might be important for you, as someone who isn’t…me. You don’t have to have me weighing you down and holding you back.” he sighed, what had been a confusing concoction of not unpleasant feelings had quickly been torn to shreds by the all too familiar ones of self doubt and depression. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to bother you. I just can’t see how someone like you could like someone like me. Not in a -” he gestured to his lips, “kind of way.”

x

“I-”, she was at a loss for words. Never before had any guy she’d dated needed reassurance that she liked them. They were all confidant, cocky even. The whole situation was confusing Hadley more and more, making her question what she’d just done. “It’s not”, she said softly. “It doesn’t matter to me that you’re blind”, the blonde confessed. “I don’t really know how to explain it I, I just like you. Like I said you’re kind, you make me laugh. You seem to have a good heart. What’s there not to like?”

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eliasamiri​:

Still feeling like his heart was in his mouth, he struggled to decide whether or not she was being serious as she toyed with him. He felt incredibly warm, and nervous. Mostly nervous. The feeling of her hand on his chest was like a continuous shot of adrenaline every time he focused on it. “Y-You do?” he asked, his voice small and threatening to crack. Her hand felt like it was crushing the air out of his lungs, but at the same time he didn’t want her to move. He didn’t understand what he was feeling, or what was even going on. “Well, why would you? I’m a pretty useless friend to have. I can’t see you, or any of your cool things.”

x

“That’s not the kinda thing that matters to me”, she confessed. The blonde pulled back even more, feeling the moment beginning to fade. Maybe kissing him hadn’t been the best idea. “You’re not useless, you’re funny and kind. I-”, she stopped. The butterflies that were once there now were beginning to be replaced with anxiety. She was so sure he liked her too, but maybe she was wrong. “Is seeing me and what I look like really that important?”

[aslowmotionlovepotion]

oh, never again

[tvrnished]

frvrjasper​:

for: open! location: coral brews

   despite the rainy weather jasper couldn’t help but feel genuinely at peace today, which was something they hadn’t felt in a very, very long time. they stood outside the cafe, smoking a spliff, by themselves with an umbrella shielding them from the rain. a hot cup of half drank coffee in his hands was practically screaming his name and he couldn’t wait to get in. they watched as the rain fell from the skies above, pitter pattering against the building and gently hitting the pavement. these days it seemed gloom tended to cover the town of claybourne despite how much they tried to bring a little light to it, but he couldn’t really blame anyone. the disappearances of the locals around town was starting to become more than just a little worrisome. when would it end? 

    on top of that, jasper was constantly paranoid about his every action. what if they accidentally did something suspicious? what if they found themselves at the wrong place but the right time to be framed? these thoughts constantly plagued his mind.  just before he could get lost in thought again they noticed someone approaching the cafe, so he takes another hit of his spliff, opening the door for them,  “hey there! allow me to get the door for you,” they offer, giving them a friendly grin, tossing his half smoked spliff to the side, “i was just heading in as well. in hindsight i should’ve probably worn a jacket that was more warm, but this one had black feather, i felt like being fluffy, and so, here we are. wet and cold.”

x

Hadley hated the cold, hated the rain, hated the weather in Claybourne until it was warm enough to swim. Wrapping her leather jacket around her tighter, Hads continued at a quickened pace towards the coffee shop. Because she had no umbrella, you wouldn’t have found her out and about normally but she needed a latte. Especially seeing as her car, once again, decided to take a shit. She was shaken from her thoughts as the person opened the door for her. “Oh”, the blonde chimed. “Thank you.” Looking them up and down she couldn’t help but notice the flamboyancy. It wasn’t her vibe, but they did seem to rock it. “Isn’t the rain going to ruin the feathers?”

[tvrnished]

eliasamiri​:

Elias’ heart skipped a beat. While the sudden touch so close to him had caught him off guard, once the connotations behind it set in, he was beyond the point of logical thinking. He whimpered slightly into her kiss, unable to stop himself as his heart and mind raced. Although it all happened in mere seconds, it felt like a forever. A forever that Elias was thankful he was able to return the kiss for even a small part of. As their lips parted ways and he was given a moment to think, he tried to speak. However the pounding of his heart and borderline hyperventilating made it all but impossible to offer anything of substance. “You…really? You actually - like me?”

x

Though she pulled back Hadley’s hand remained on his chest as she hovered close enough for another kiss. There was a laugh the flew out of her lips at his question. She looked up at his flushed face the blonde wore a grin from ear to ear. It was pretty damn adorable. “No”, she couldn’t help by reply sarcastically. “I kiss all my friends.” With Princess Amalthea tucked safely under her arm, Hads brought up her other hand to push away some of her blonde waves that were falling into her face. “Why wouldn’t I like you?”

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eliasamiri​:

Elias froze. His cheeks felt like they were on fire. His throat tightened and his mind exploded into a million disjointed but loosely related thoughts and ways to answer the question. “Uhm,” he resisted the urge to dig his nails into Scary Bear, wishing he was holding Amalthea. “Do you- is that” he took a moment, trying to calm his breathing which he realised had gotten quicker. “Is that something you want because-“ he paused one final time before squeaking out the last of his sentence “it can be.”

x

By now her stomach was doing flips, every second feeling like an hour as she waited for him to answer. He looked about as anxious as she felt, maybe even more. But his answer made everything clear. Especially accompanied by the squeaking. All the negative thoughts, voices, and warnings were playing in her head on a loop. All this is going to do is hurt. He’s no different then any man you’ve ever met. You’re not good enough for a guy like him. He’s just going to leave you like all the rest. Like your dad. But they ended up drowned out by the pounding of her heart. The blonde took a a few small steps forward, getting close enough to feel the heat radiating off his body. This, she thought. This is going to be bad for business. Then throwing caution to the wind she bounced up onto her tip toes connecting her lips to his.

[tvrnished]

eliasamiri​:

Having dampened the mood twice now, Elias couldn’t help but feel as if he was socially tripping at multiple hurdles. A small part of him, which had taken time to quell beforehand, had returned and was chewing at his heels to go home. But he pushed on against these urges. “Well, Scary Bear is on me, so feel free to dress him to the nines.” He smiled, offering him back to her.

x

Her mouth hug open slightly a bit chocked by the offer. If her mind wasn’t racing before it sure was now. Immediately Hadley stopped stroking Princess Amalthea and looked up at Elias. “Oh uh”, she began, almost forgetting how to piece words together to form a literate sentence. “Is this a, um, date?”