Without passion, we'd truly be dead.

“Love is never a fulfillment. Life is never a thing of continuous bliss. There is no paradise. Fight and laugh and feel bitter and feel bliss: and fight again. Fight, fight. That is life.” West Everett Anderson • 18 • Student at the university of Arizona. Former Ohio native, lover of the written word and music enthusiast.

[k-drama-maximum]

Someone tell me why I picked this school to go to? And not somewhere WARM!

[westboundwest]

I guess weather tends to take a back seat to everything else. Hopefully things warm up for you soon.

[bradenpuckerman]

Went home this past week just to surprise my mom and little demon of a sister. Had some nice bonding time with my sister though. We had a slumber party, she forced me to watch Frozen a dozen times and I got yelled at for not being able to paint finger nails like a girl. On the plus side, I got to jump on her bed as payback and my mom only told me twice I needed to get my tattoo removed. Pretty successful.

[westboundwest]

A little demon of a sister which you clearly had a blast with. It really sounds like you had a good visit. Did you stay for long?

[oholiviarose-blog]

I’m expecting it, so don’t you let me down! I made your day by saying that? Well, I’m just telling you the truth.

I know! I love those books the most, I need more like them so any suggestions you have you can just send them my way. Wow, that really does sound like a good book. Now I want to read it. I think when I go out tomorrow I will find it and buy it, just off pure information from you.

[westboundwest]

I wouldn't dream of it! Yes, you did. You make it seem like it's hard to believe. I don't usually get told I'm anyone's favorite. Just let me feel special for a moment, will you?

I'll make sure to send any suggestions your way, so don't be surprised if you start getting texts with random book titles. It's... sad, for obvious reasons, but it's really well written. It definitely sucked me in right away so I hope you enjoy it.

[westboundwest]

TEXT MESSAGES ✉ ALEST

ALEXANDRE: And so when did it start mattering what way other people see things? I see you. Blaine sees you. Reid sees you. Anyone who treats you poorly becomes irrelevant. Anyone who acts as though you're wrong for existing the way that you are becomes insignificant. They do not matter. At all. Ever. And I know that. It's so weird having to transfer your texts into your voice on my own. I don't love it.

ALEXANDRE: I'm glad you're happy.

WEST: Humans are thought to be social creatures, so from an outsider's perspective, it could be odd that I would choose to limit my social circle and spend the majority of my free time on my own. Do I believe it's wrong for me to do so? Not entirely. I simply can't ignore all of the comments that have been made during my life. Not all voices of those school bullies can be blocked out but, despite my moments of melancholy and doubt, I know that the only opinions that matter are yours and those of my brothers. I know you're right. No one else matters.

WEST: You mean you haven't forgotten how I sound? Next time we should try an actual phone call.

WEST: I'm as happy as I can be while missing my brothers and best friend. But are you? Happy, I mean. Don't you feel a little homesick?

[oholiviarose-blog]

Well then it’s settled! We just won’t go without talking and you know you can text me any time. I missed talking to my favorite Anderson.

You really should! It’s so good and like it’s one of those books that you can’t turn away from once you start. I think I read all of it over a weekend once when I wasn’t feeling well. I haven’t! What is it about?

[westboundwest]

Then you can definitely expect random texts to check in from now on. Now that just made the day. You are very sweet, Liv.

Those are the best kinds of books, the one that you refuse to put down. Just goes to show that there are some fantastic writers out there. It's about a boy who receives this package in the mail, a box of cassettes. When he listens to them he finds out that it's the voice of a girl he liked, one that had committed suicide. She explains why she did what she did, leads him through the entire story. The reason he received them? He plays a part in her reason for taking her life.

[westboundwest]

[private]

[blainerstheanderson]

Shhh, shh shh.

You are not awkward! You’re just, you know, cautious is a good word for it. Well thanks for the compliment anyways, I’d like to think I was the most charming in the group too ;) Honestly, I think he’s just naturally flirty, which is fine. I mean, I sort of am too sometimes. Because I’ve noticed that he’s been flirting a lot with one of the Berry’s, so I don’t think it’s limited just to me. Though I do think I’m the only one he’s sent pictures too as of late. From what he’s told me. I promise I will talk to him over Spring break, okay? Trust me, I want to figure this out more than anyone. I hate this…limbo gray area where I don’t know where I’m at with someone. I don’t want to get hurt either. And if for some reason I do, you have to promise me you won’t tell Reid.

[westboundwest]

I think the word you were looking for is awkward, and I'm fine with that. A lack of social interaction could make anyone a little awkward. You may also have a little bit of Reid's ego, too. Sometimes? B, you're definitely a natural flirt, from what I've seen. Or it could just be that charm of yours. It's in moments like this that I wish I had more experience with... people so I could actually offer up some good input. It all just depends on the reasons behind it all, I think. If it's all innocent then those flirtatious moments can be disregarded as nothing. Yet there is more to it than that. It stopped being innocent after that first exchange of pictures. I'm glad you're going to talk to him about it. It's clear that the uncertainty is truly starting to bother you. As much as I may not like keeping something from Reid, you getting hurt would be something that you would need to tell him yourself. So, you don't have to worry about me saying anything if it were to happen, though neither of us can be sure that it will.

[natalie-ro-blog]

Alright, alright. Depends on what kind of pizza and which sister. Nobody is good at board games. The majority of them are the luck of the draw. Just checking that Afro Mop hasn’t corrupted that part of you, sweets. 

[westboundwest]

I'm curious, if you were offered, say, a pepperoni pizza but you would have to blow off... Marley. Would you do it? You may have a point there, but there's a lack of luck and then there's a pretty pathetic losing streak that has lasted for years. Oh, he has tried. As have you. But I've still found a way to cling to some of my morals despite the best effort of you two.

[natalie-ro-blog]

Don’t encourage my best friend to play matchmaker for my innocent sister and his equally innocent sweetheart of a brother? Gross. Wouldn’t think of it.

[westboundwest]

... You enjoy this type of thing far too much, so forgive me if I have my doubts. You and Reid are forever encouraging the other's bad behavior and you know it.

[westboundwest]

TEXT MESSAGES ✉ AVERY

[ 3;00 A.M. ]

AVERY: Have you slept?

WEST: Not really.

AVERY: Me either. I kept having dreams ghosts would attack me so I'd try to kick them and jolt awake.

WEST: You tried to kick a ghost? As in the see through, can go right through you ghosts?

AVERY: Omfg. Fuck off.

[maselynn]

So today’s my birthday, and do you want to know how I’ve spent it so far? Eating pizza, cake and cookies, laying in bed watching Cops, and Skyping every family member possible. I’d say it was the perfect way to spend my nineteenth birthday.

[westboundwest]

Happy Birthday! That really does sound like a great way to spend your birthday, and I hope the rest of your day continues to be just as good as it's been so far.

[itsvoguekurt-deactivated2015041]

That’s good! I definitely know how that feels. It sucks being so far away from everyone and only getting to see them occasionally, I wish we could see everyone more than we get to, you know? I’m pretty good, busy but I’m getting ready to leave for Lima on Saturday! New York is great, all the classes at NYADA are amazing.

[westboundwest]

I get it. I really do. Really? I'll be heading off to Lima on Sunday. Maybe I'll see you around. I think it's amazing that you're really going after your dream. You're incredibly talented so I can see you going far.

[oholiviarose-blog]

I’m happy to hear from you! It’s been way longer than it should have been.

I’m currently reading this book called We Should Hang Out Sometime. I love it so much. It’s about this guy who is getting older in his twenties and he is like just figuring out he’s never had a girlfriend so he starts trying to reevaluate his almost relationships that he has had or why he never stood a chance. It’s so good.

[westboundwest]

We should not go so long without talking. I missed talking to my favorite Rose. 

That really does sound good. I already have a long list of books I want to read but I may need to add that one to it. I just finished re-reading Thirteen Reasons Why. Have you heard of it?

[westboundwest]

TEXT MESSAGES ✉ ALEST

ALEXANDRE: I don't want you to think that there's anything wrong with you. There's nothing wrong with you. There's nothing wrong with keeping to yourself. You're one of my favorite people on this planet, and I fucking miss you. So if we're being completely honest; I'd take staying inside and watching a movie with you over going out all night and getting high any day.

ALEXANDRE: Sorry for that. It was unexpected. Still nothing less than the truth. Your roommate, though- he's nice to you?

WEST: I know, I do. There's nothing wrong with me, but not everyone sees it that way, you know? That made my day, Alex. You know you're one of my favorite people, too, right? I wish you hadn't gone all the way to Paris. I miss my best friend.

WEST: Nothing to be sorry for. Yeah, he is. He gets that I'm not an outgoing person but he still tries to get me involved in some of the things he does. He's... really nice.

[westboundwest]

[private]

[blainerstheanderson]

…I probably would lets be honest. If I don’t look out for coffee who will Wes! 

I don’t mean to break so many hearts, it just happens ): Wait, I’m the charming twin, says who! You are easily just as charming. And Reid, well, he speaks for himself. Yeah maybe you’re right. But if I don’t make plans I’m not really guaranteed to see him so. I don’t know. He could easily make plans with other people. He’s been flirting with Caitlyn the past few days so who knows. You know me far too well. You’re right, they’re not just pictures to me. They’re a lot more even though I’m trying to downplay them. Because I wouldn”t send them if it didn’t mean something to me. I don’t know. This is so confusing. I hate feeling like this. Yes! Cookies heal the mind and soul, you’re welcome :) 

[westboundwest]

It's just coffee, Blaine! Your life is not worth it.

Says me, obviously. I mean, Reid has his moments, but you are definitely the more charming one. Me? I'm awkward. Even I can admit that and awkward does not mean charming. Making plans isn't a bad thing. It's just something new for both of you. It's different than how it was before. Now you're actually talking more and wanting to spend time together. Nervousness comes with the territory, you know? Is he just naturally flirty? Don't try to downplay it. He should know that it means more to you than what it could mean to him. I don't think anyone would enjoy feeling like you do. I think you really may just need to talk to him about it all, no matter what happens when you two hang out. Things can't keep going as they are. You may just be confused now but I don't want it to get to the point where you're really getting hurt by all of this.

[blainerstheanderson]

*Best. Best brother ever. I love you too. I thought you were experienced in rescuing books, sorry for the assumption!

): I don’t enjoy being a heartbreaker, these things just happen Wes. I can’t help it if lots of people want to be my favorites, or that I attract girls when I’m into guys. Did you know that’s how Chrissie and I became really good friends? She started hitting on me. It’s been…a while. Honestly, we barely hung out in high school. I mostly saw him when I went to see Ryder or James. So it’s been a good amount of time. Yeah, the motivation could be that all he wants is for me to send pictures back and…what if. Okay, never mind. Maybe I’m getting ahead of myself. They’re just pictures. For right now, it’s…it’s fine. I can do something fun and spontaneous for once. It doesn’t always have to…mean feelings. I wish you were here. Now would be a good time for late night pizza and a movie. Those cookies are all yours, trust me. Have your name all over them! 

[westboundwest]

Worst* Fixed your typo. Still mean. I am, but not when my life could be in danger. Would you run out into the street to rescue a cup of coffee?

I've never heard you complain about being a heartbreaker, that's all I'm saying. Okay, okay. You attract a lot of people, I know. You are the charming twin so I'm not surprised. I didn't know that, but something good came out of it so you have to be happy that she hit on you. Maybe that's why you're nervous, because you're actually making plans to hang out rather than having it just happen. They're not just pictures. Not to you, anyway. This, all of this, means something to you. You wouldn't have sent him a picture if you weren't... feeling something. The question you need to ask yourself is will you regret it if it turns out he's really not into you. I wish I was too, B. But break is just around the corner. I think I may forgive you for breaking my heart now. Especially since I will be getting cookies.

[itsvoguekurt-deactivated2015041]

It’s definitely the easiest and least mortifying way to handle this extremely disturbing situation, so thank you a lot. Blaine probably could have, but you did so kudos to you. How are you, by the way? Is Arizona treating you well?

[westboundwest]

You're very welcome, Kurt. I'm good, thanks. For the most part. I mean, I like it here, but it's so far away from everyone. I miss so many people, but I'm sure you know how that feels. How are you? How's it going in New York?

[westboundwest]

TEXT MESSAGES ✉ ALEST

ALEXANDRE: Well. I really shouldn't say that I would /never/ read a book. But good luck finding one that I'd enjoy.

ALEXANDRE: I remember. That's why I said to start small. Two or three people- of your choosing, and we can do whatever you want. We can meet somewhere in the middle.

ALEXANDRE: Differences mean nothing to me, dude. You're quiet. I'm not. Who cares? I listen to you. You listen to me. We care about each other regardless of what our interests may be. And that's why you're my best friend.

WEST: I'm not doubting that you read. I mean, who wouldn't want to read a good book. It's just that going out seems to be more your thing.

WEST: I think I can handle a bit more than that. My roommate has been really trying to get me out of my shell. He reminds me of you, actually. I think that's why I like him.

WEST: Now that's sweet. I knew there was a reason that I liked having you around.