love is hope, it fuels our dreams

Violet Evans. Twenty-Two. Librarian.

[violetxevans]

brandonxmontana:

I’ll take it bias or not. Maybe we should agree to disagree? Anytime Vi ! You deserve all the praise in the world for putting up with me this long. Not yet though is what I hear. Could that mean that you’re hoping for something to happen? Do you know what is an odd combination? Chocolate and jalapenos.. Strange, but it is quite the taste. Well I met a woman who may have piqued my interest, but that doesn’t mean I’m looking for anyone to settle down with.

Good, cause that’s all you’re gonna get! I think I can handle that, obviously none of us are going to give up anytime soon. I knew I shouldn’t have used those words, something told me you would be stuck on those three words but if you must know, there’s literally nothing behind those words... I just haven’t had any luck yet is all. Chocolate and jalapenos... how, when, and why did this even happen? Hey well, someone piquing your interest is a good start compared to other situations.

[ryanxhale]

The festival… Groaning out loud Ryan had completely forgotten about the annual festival their town threw; a festival that his parents had a helping hand in. “I completely forgot that the festival was today… I told my mom I’d help out with some booths– Damn she’s going to be mad at me.” Ryan mumbled under his breath pulling at his dark roots of his hair. Looking up at Violet he nodded at her comment. “Yeah, I think hearing my parents nagging is going to be one less thing I’m going to miss when I move on with my life.” Agreeing with her, Ryan chewed on his bottom lip his eyes perking up at her suggestion to help. “Really? You’d help me? Cause I’ve been going out of my mind just thinking about all the things I still have to do and the time that I don’t have to do it.” Ryan’s life was slowly becoming a jumbled together mess of college application after application and then throw in some more ACT/SAT study books and that was his daily life. He hadn’t even had the chance to catch up on reading his dear comics they sat on his nightstand collecting dust. A sin really when he thought about it. “Oh well it looks really good, I like it.” A blush spreading across his already rosy cheeks Ryan bashfully looked away to the entrance to check if anyone was near the library, before he went through with his plan. “Uh– Violet, are you busy right now?” He hummed sliding off of the desk and walking closer to her.

[violetxevans]

Violet was closing up the library as the two conversed. “Well if it helps any I’d be happy to let her know that you were helping me in the library - that I asked you to and the festival slipped my mind and I didn’t realize you had to help,” the brunette offered up. Though she would never forget the festival herself, one of her favorite things that happened in their town, she was still willing to give it a go. “It doesn’t seem like it now but one of these days you’ll miss their nagging just a little bit. I know I’m always thinking about how my parents would do the same and some days I find myself wishing they were telling me to do this or that, mainly so I stop procrastinating at things,” she chuckled. “Of course! Just let me know when you’d like to sit down and go over the applications and I’m sure I could get the chance to help you. And if you need help studying for the ACTs or SATs, I’d be happy to help with that too,” Vi smiled over at him as she shut down her computer. She felt her face flush as she grinned at his compliment, “Oh well thank you..” she replied, biting her lip. “I’m not.. was just closing up the library,” she motioned at the ghost-town like room and glanced back at him.

[brandonxmontana]

It’s one of the many things that drive the women crazy. Are you saying my smile wouldn’t be able to win your forgiveness over? You’re right though I am lucky to have you as my best friend and in my life it is quite the win-win situation for me. You think? I always thought men fell for it more in my opinion. You are selling yourself short Vi because I know that might be some of your hobbies, but it doesn’t make up even half of the amazing person you are.– I understand you want the love to happen naturally so I’ll try to butt my way out of your love life. I don’t think I would be able to handle seeing you with a bad boy actually…Let me picture it– Yeah no can’t see it. 

[violetxevans]

Oh of course it does. If we’re being honest, I’m sure your smile would win over my forgiveness anytime and that’s not just me being biased because you’re my best friend. Hm, I’m not so sure about that. I think most times it’s females giving in more so than males but then again most of my friends are girls and I only know through them. Well thank you B! Who knows, maybe I will find someone who doesn’t mind the stuff but right now there just seems to be no luck in it, not yet anyways. Definitely not, we’d go together like pickles and chocolate and that’s not a good combination. What about you though? Find anyone that’s piqued your interest or are you still not really looking? 

[brandonxmontana]

Don’t act like that, you’ll always have a permanent spot in my schedule it’s called my heart… Do you think that’d swing any ladies my ways if I used that? It’s true I won’t deny it, but mainly only your guilt trips cause you pull out all the stops and in all honesty who in there right mind would ever say no to you? Uh huh not at all was it me, you should take all of the credit I know I give it to you hence why one of the subsidiaries is named after you. No don’t apologize to me I just really thought the two of you would have hit it off… He seemed to speak your language almost. I don’t think so, I think he thought you were just a busy person so no harm done in that department. I could send you a bad boy if that’s your type?

[violetxevans]

You sure know how to make a girl feel special, just be lucky we’ve been best friend’s our entire lives or I’m not sure I could forgive you so easily. What? The puppy dog face? It might, I suppose it would depend on the situation. I’d say most girls are suckers for the puppy dog face, more-so than men. Well, I could probably give you a list of names if you’d like, it’s pretty easy to say no to someone who spends her time reading romance novels and crying over sappy movies. I just, I just don’t want it to be from blind dates, y’know? Love will happens when it happens.. ‘till then I’m perfectly fine by myself. Oh jeeze, you know I wouldn’t be able to handle that.. thanks though.

[brandonxmontana]

If that was the case, I guess I’m just going to have a permanent spot in my schedule for my beautiful best friend regardless of my business don’t need you putting out a hunt for me. The guilt trip such an overused weapon Vi and it cuts deep especially yours. You are and you want to know why I know this? Because you helped change mine– Seriously I would never have graduated college or high school without you babe. See knew I could always count on you. So? Did you ever call that Brad? Cause when I asked if he ever asked you out he said you never got back with him.

[violetxevans]

Darn straight you will, it’s about time I get a permanent spot in that busy schedule of yours, I was beginning to think I really was going to have to put out some hunt for you. You’re always a sucker for the guilt trip, you should be lucky I didn’t pull out the puppy dog face because that would’ve been 10 times more the guilt trip. I just pushed you a little out of your comfort zone, that’s all I did. The rest was you, gotta give yourself most of the credit. Oh crap, I’m sorry B! I just got so caught up with work and everything that I forgot. He isn’t mad is he? 

[brandonxmontana]

But of course! I wouldn’t dare try to ditch out on time with my favorite girl now would I? I’ve missed you to more than you know. You’re the only normal thing in my life, and I like keeping it that way– you’re like my little safe haven. Damn so you’re really making a difference in people’s lives. I think this gives me the time to tell you “I told you so” I knew you were going to amazing things. I got in a sticky situation with some guys who are some Shakespearean lovers and could have really used some back up. 

[violetxevans]

That’s the answer I always like to hear; I need some extra time with my best friend anyways. Well I’m glad to hear it because if you hadn’t of come and seen me now you know I would’ve found out where you are and drive there just to make you feel bad. I like to think I am at least. Oh shush, I don’t know what amazing things you’re talking about, I’m just a librarian and work at a bookshop. That seems like an odd situation but next time you’re in a situation like such, I suppose I can use my·“charm” on those Shakespearean lovers.

[ryanxhale]

Letting out a breath of relief Ryan took the book from her hands clutching it to his chest. “I think I would have cried in joy and pain if you didn’t have it.” He commented seriously with a few chuckles following it as he stuffed the novel into his bag. “I don’t think I’ve read such a boring book in all my Nineteen years.” Running a hand through his sweaty hair, only getting out of gym fifteen minutes ago Ry was sure he smelled all to well like the cliche teenager boy smell. “What are you still doing here? I thought you had to go to the bookstore today?” Placing his bag behind the desk and picking up the little bouncy ball, Ryan pondered the thought wondering if he had heard her wrong the last time they spoke which actually seemed to be longer than he thought it was. “Or maybe I’m getting my days confused… I swear I haven’t slept for more than five hours a night this whole ‘pick a school Ryan’ ‘You need to pick an exceptional’ one is driving me insane.” Hesitantly he commented even though their harmless friendship had been going strong he was still a bit hesitant with what she’d like to hear from him. Sitting across from her on one of the table tops carelessly bouncing the ball and catching it he took a moment to look at Violet. The boyish grin slowly making its appearance when looking at her, yet something was different about her and he couldn’t seem to put his finger on it. “Did you do something different with your hair?” Asking while motioning to the difference while trying to imitate it with his own despite the obvious differences between his hair and hers.

[violetxevans]

A chuckle left Violet’s lips. She remembered having to read the book herself when she was in school and though even then she loved books just as much as she does now, she could agree with Ryan that it was rather boring and would much rather stick to authors like Stephen King and Nicholas Sparks. “I can’t say I’ve read such a boring book in all of Twenty Two years either,” the librarian agreed with him. “Oh yeah, they said they didn’t need me today, they closed early for that festival that’s going on on Maple Street,” the woman smiled, flattered that he had remembered what she was rambling on about on Monday morning. “I can’t say I miss my parents doing that to me,” the brunette started. “But you’ll get it figured out and if you need any help, I’d be happy to volunteer,” she replied casually, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. She noticed he was looking at her. “I might have gotten it cut a bit the other day,” she admitted, grinning at him.

[darlingshane]

[brandonxmontana]

{ @violetxevans​ }

Sorry for cancelling our last lunch date Vi my business meeting went a little longer than I intended it to. I’m all your’s now so hows the new job going? You know if you ever get bored I could always use your charms.

[violetxevans]

That’s okay, I’m just glad you’re here now which means you’re going to be here double the time, right? I’ve missed my best friend y’know. It’s going really well, though. My boss told me that she hasn’t seen the students read as much as they do since before I started there. I don’t know what charms you’re talking about, B. Why do you need my so called charms anyways?

[ryanxhale]

A few weeks had passed which in turn turned into 3 months and while Ryan wasn’t too thrilled about his tests and essays piling up the library certainly had gotten better. Throughout the school the substitute librarian was held with the greatest admiration and he couldn’t argue with it Miss Evans certainly was something to admire. And maybe he actually partook in the whole actually admiring her thing alittle too serious as he spent his every waking moment in the library helping with anything he could, hell he even began to eat his lunch regularly in the quiet building talking only occurring if prompted first. Ryan dug around in his bag for the latest book his class was reading, dumping nearly all of the contents onto the empty table. The clock had struck 4 and while most kids were raising home Ryan had opted to stay back and get some help on a paper he needed, but really he just wanted to spend a bit more time with Violet. “Hey… You wouldn’t happen to have seen any copies of the 1984 around recently right? I think I left it here last Friday but I’m not too sure.”

[ryanxhale]

[violetxevans]

Three months had passed by and Violet enjoyed her job more and more everyday. Some of the students had taken a liking to reading more though modest as ever, never once realized they only checked books out to see her. She enjoyed helping the students find books or even giving them suggestions on the next series they should read. One of the biggest things she enjoyed was Ryan, though it was strictly a friendship -- harmless. He’d help her on days when the library got busy or even on slow days he seemed to always be there. He was eating lunch there too but Violet didn’t mind as she enjoyed his company and the conversations the two both shared. As the young woman started stocking the shelves of returned books, she jumped a little at the voice of her friend, not expecting him to still be there. “Hey there..” she turned around and smiled at him. “Oh yes.. luckily for you I always keep all lost and found items here,” she replied, walking over behind her desk and grabbing the bin full of things she has found. She pulled the book out and walked back over to him. “Here you go.”

[ryanxhale]

Laughing under his breath some he stared at her from under his eyelashes. “I guess than we must be related naturally.” He spoke out with a wide grin and another shrug of his shoulders. Just listening to her speak about her love of an author while it wasn’t one he was thrilled with made him excited. Sure there were book enthusiasts in his school, but none that really enjoyed just sitting down with a book and reading it getting lost in the text and just the moment. Without hesitation Ryan looked at the older brunette with a boyish grin on his features. “I like you… I think it’s going to be interesting having you around.” He commented in a matter of fact tone. Sure, he had never been as open with his feelings before and certainly never to the opposite sex, but he could care less. He wanted her to know that he enjoyed this– the conversation of course and maybe just a little of it because she was quite possibly the prettiest thing he’d ever had the chance to lay eyes on only helped.

[violetxevans]

“I suppose so,” she grinned up at the high school boy, her eyes trailing behind him at a group of kids who stood up from the table they were sat at and headed out of the library. Before they reached the door though, she stopped them kindly. “Let me know if you kids need anything else, I’m happy to help.” With that they gave her a thank you and left, her attention focusing back on Ryan. Her cheeks flushed a light pink at his compliment and though she figured he’d meant it innocently, it didn’t help her from feeling flattered. “I like you too,” she stated in the same tone. “I think we’re going to get a long just fine,” Violet smiled at the dark-headed boy.

[violetxevans]

ryanxhale:

“Granted I don’t know all of the history of the place, but I know some that makes me think without it we’d lose a lot.” A blush appeared on his pale cheeks as Ryan tried to dismiss the teasing. “Oh yeah? Are you sure cause I mean it could have been anyone.” He added on shuffling on his feet despite how okay he’d be if she met his mother occasionally it wouldn’t be like they were super close. “It is pretty amazing…Do you have a favorite book of his at all?” He asked curiously playing with the hem of his shirt.

“Well at least you know some if it,” Violet mentioned nonchalantly with a grin on her face. “Hmm,” she thought on for a moment. “I’m pretty sure she looked quite like you,” the brunette nodded her head as if she was certain it was his mother. “Oh gosh,” the woman exclaimed. “I love them all, truthfully! Perhaps Save Haven or The Best of Me. And definitely The Notebook,” the librarian added.

[violetxevans]

ryanxhale:

Ryan could vaguely remember hearing and seeing the little protest going down on in the streets it was the most exciting news the little town had seen since the priest divorced his wife for one of the nuns. “I could understand why I mean the little place is completely worth saving.” Ry enjoyed hearing her passion when she began talking about the bookstore his mother truly loved. Nodding, he shrugged his shoulders. “Probably best, my mom really loves it and checks out the most annoying books like “How to deal with moody teenagers.” “Get Rich Fast” You know those ones.” He laughed nervously. “He truly knows how to get those waterworks flowing that’s for sure.”

The brunette nodded her head along with him. “It really is worth saving and most people don’t even know how important the building and shop was to our history,” she pointed out with a kind smile. “Now that you mention it,” Violet began, “I think I remember a woman coming in there quite often buying books like those,” she laughed, clearly teasing him. “No.. I don’t believe I’ve seen anyone buying those types,” she cleared it up for him. “He really does.. it’s amazing.”

[violetxevans]

ryanxhale:

“I’ve been there before! My mom really loves that place, though I could’ve sworn I’ve never seen you there before or maybe I just wasn’t looking.” He admitted shyly before clearing his throat. Studying each book she clicked, Ryan believed he was actually getting to know the woman in front of him more with that than through the actual conversation. “Nothing to be ashamed about I went through a stage like it. Don’t laugh, but I even imagined myself being Romeo.” He laughed lightly at his own dorkiness before bititng down on his lip. “Most romantics like Sparks? He writes true love stories it seems and most of them have real endings because not everyone gets their happy ever after while some do.”

“It’s a neat place. One I’m glad they decided not to tear down whenever they were doing all that construction two years ago. Though that was probably because we all protested in front of the store and wouldn’t move so they’d have to go through us to tear it down,” she giggled at the memory. Some would have thought they were crazy to go through such lengths but Violet truly believed in fighting for what you love. “I don’t think I’ve seen you there either,” she admitted along with him, a light pink shading her cheeks. “They’re just such amazing stories,” she exclaimed, smiling over at him as he mentioned Romeo. “Romeo and Juliet has always been one of my favorites. But Sparks stories really hit home because the endings are real. I always cry while I’m reading them or if I watch one of the movies,” she shrugged her shoulders.

[violetxevans]

ryanxhale:

Nodding along to her words Ryan let himself just listen to what she was saying finding the tone of her voice soothing. “Book shop? Which one do you work at?” He asked suddenly more interested to get to know the substitute librarian. This was the most conversation Ryan had had with someone that wasn’t his parents or the librarian. Watching her as she picked out certain books, Ryan couldn’t help the grin that spread across his face as she lite up when talking about Nicholas Sparks. “So you’re a romantic now… That makes sense.” He teased lightly. 

She smiled “The one on the corner of Main Street and Fifth Avenue,” she started, “Cherry Tree Books,” Violet finished as she clicked on one more thing on her screen. The young woman actually really enjoyed the conversation she was having, as opposed to some of the more annoying kids she had to deal with at the book shop or even some of the students at the school. “Always have been,” she hummed with a shrug of her shoulders. “Why do you say that?” she giggled, a grin spreading on her face.

[violetxevans]

ryanxhale:

Chuckling under his own breath, Ryan nodded weakly. “I certainly do not doubt it.” Gaining some of his confidence back, the little that he actually had, Ry looked over the list of books a few catching his own eyes. “Well if you stick around you will hear more than just the ones that normally don’t come up often– But none are really too inappropriate I promise.” Was he really flirting with his substitute teacher? Ryan really couldn’t believe what he was doing and he prayed she didn’t call him out on it, or else he’d have to find a new place to spend his first hour and the library was like his home. “There’s some good Stephan King on their… Nicholas Sparks though?” His eyebrows perked up at the mention of the romantic novelist. 

“Some of them are just unbelievable,” she chuckled along with him, her head shaking once more. “That’s good to know,” she commented on the last part. “But I’m definitely going to be sticking around, this is much more conversation than I usually get at the book shop,” Violet stated, her mind wondering how Mrs. Willow -- one of her daily customers -- was holding up without her there to help her find what she needs. The librarian began picking out a few more books once more. “Stephen King is brilliant,” she stated. “Nicholas Sparks is my all time favorite author,” Vi spoke up once more, this time smiling like an idiot about the author and a certain passion in her eyes.

[ryanxhale]

“Oh, well that’s good I mean you won’t be getting any grey hair early.” He stated trying to kill the awkwardness that always seemed to come around in his conversations. Nodding along, he sat his bag on one of the nearby tables rubbing his hands together. “Yeah, but I don’t know I think everyone at some point should just really sit back and start to act their age you know?” Laughing hesitantly, Ryan walked up to her desk. “Sorry, you don’t have to answer that this isn’t really a conversation you get on your first day– What are you doing?” Ryan asked looking over at the computer screen. “You have some pretty great taste in books.”

[violetxevans]

ryanxhale:

“Not unless some of the students here would like to test that theory,” she joked with a slight chuckle. “And I’m sure some of them would,” her head shook a bit. Her eyes stayed on him as he sat his bag on a nearby table. “No, I definitely agree with you there; There comes a time in life when you have to start taking responsibility for your actions instead of having your parents fix everything for you or make excuses for your behavior,” the woman rambled on.. it really did bother her how some of the students were. “No worries, I don’t mind conversation -- especially ones that don’t come up often,” Vi shrugged her shoulders. “Oh thank you,” she smiled up at him, a slight pink coloring her cheeks “I was actually ordering more books for the library.”