candles

That boy, take me away, into the night Out of the hum of the street lights and into a forest I'll do whatever you say to me in the dark Scared I'll be torn apart by a wolf in mask of a familiar name on a birthday card Blow out all the candles, blow out all the candles "You're too old to be so shy," he says to me so I stay the night Just a young heart confusing my mind, but we're both in silence Wide-eyed, both in silence Wide-eyed, like we're in a crime scene..

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( alexander-rising )

Alex faltered when she asked about his work. While he was very aware of his family’s status, the whole notion of living up to the stereotypical living off of his father’s dime because he doesn’t have any viable skills despite outstanding SAT scores and an admittance into Brown University felt… demeaning. He shrugged weakly.

“I’ve been quite ill, so…” He regretted it the moment he said it, realizing that using his illness felt weaker than being born into an outrageously privileged life. “I’m thinking of going into politics like my father but I’d have to move back home to do it.”

❝Really? Oh, I’m so sorry. I didn’t know.❞ For whatever reason it was that he was ill, and therefore out of work, Mina regretted bringing it up and asking almost immediately. This could be a touchy subject, for all she knew, and then she just came in with her big mouth and started asking about it. ❝Politics? You must be very intelligent then!❞ Though she tried to keep up with it, politics was a bit too intelligent for Mina. Mainly she chose candidates who she agreed with most, but didn’t really get into it like some people did. 

❝If you were a politician, and became President, I’d vote for you.❞ The brunette smiled, though curiosity hit her, and she failed to make it subside, ❝Why go back home though? Could you not just become the representative for California from San Francisco?❞ Unsurprisingly, she may have seriously messed that up; it did go over her head.

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( tamsinreid )

“Seriously. It’s no big deal. You can count me in, though.”

❝Guess who just had a brilliant idea? Me. I did. I’m throwing you a birthday party.❞

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( reubenmacey )

❝Drift off during conversation? Or tell you about it?❞

❝Drift off; I don’t mind about the second bit. If anything, I’m glad you told me.❞

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( rileymxnroe )

Riley could have mentioned how she was trained in self-defense or even showed the light blue stun gun located in her handbag, but she didn’t. The girl wanted to help and who was she to deny her that? “Thank you,” she said taking a deep breath before attempting to calm herself down for real. “You don’t happen to have a car toolkit in your car or something, do ya? Mine’s in the garage at home.”

❝I’m not one hundred percent sure. Maybe?❞ As Mina had no use for it, it was unlikely that she would have a toolkit in her car. But, her mother did once date a hotel tycoon owner that was a nut on classic cars; repairing them, staring at them, even smelling them. Maybe she still had the one that he’d given her as a birthday gift. Maybe. Walking over to her car, the brunette popped the trunk, a wave of clothes and children’s toys became visible almost instantly. ❝Maybe there’s one underneath, hang on.❞ A few very heavy seconds later, she was lifting the lid on her trunk, to find it bare. Apart from a jump cable. ❝I have this?❞

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( tate-myers )

He laughed at her reaction, crossing his arms over his chest and slightly leaning back on his heels. “You think that’d be a jinx? Do you not want some clones of yourself that can do all your work for you?” Shaking his head with a chuckle, he stuffed his hands into his pockets. “Nope. No one. And at this point I think I’ll just stay alone forever, anyway - it makes life easier.” Her words made him tilt his head to the side, a frown gracing his forehead. “Then why the hell do you do it?” 

❝Oh gosh no; I think I’d wind myself up beyond belief.❞ She confessed, high school insecurities coming back like a tidal wave. ❝Ah, a cynic. Don’t believe in love?❞ Mina was always intrigued to know more about people, more about how they lived their life. More about their beliefs and their interests. ❝I hope you don’t mind playing twenty questions with me,❞ Joking, she let a small smile come through, ❝I’m just curious.❞ The brunette admitted. ❝Someone has to.❞

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( declanlea )

“If you don’t feel wanted in the relationship, you should probably get out. Those things should be given, you know”, he said with a shrug. “I mean, I am a completely self-sufficient adult, I could sleep alone, I just don’t want to.” It had only been a couple months, it was too early for them to even start having problems, but he knew they were coming. This wasn’t nice, but he wasn’t gonna get used to it. That was when things went to shit. “How can you not change a tyre? It’s not even hard. Colour schemes are hard, I’m scatterbrained and indecisive as hell”, he smiled. He was on things that weren’t permanent - if he could change it a week later, he probably would find some reason to. “She’ll get used to it. My sister turned into sentimental mush too when she became a mom”, he shrugged. “That’d be so handy. I’m not even awake until I get coffee. Even if I was already at work, I’m just not actually there.”

❝I do see your point; but sometimes sleeping alone is nice.❞ When she was younger, Eloise was constantly climbing into bed with Mina after tales of bad dreams, or sometimes even good ones. Though she enjoyed having such a close bond, she would be lying if the brunette had said it didn’t make her appreciate the joy of being alone a little more. ❝I get confused with all the different tools, and the different nuts and bolts. We all have our weaknesses.❞ Mina’s DIY skills weren’t anything really above changing a lightbulb -- and even then she was known to put the wrong Watt in from time to time. ❝You don’t realize how cute kids are until you have one. Then next thing you know, every piece of macaroni art belongs on the fridge. Doesn’t help that I’m a closeted horder.❞ She laughed, almost nervously. ❝I think I’ve been Starbucks’ number one customer for the past five years, to be honest.❞

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( nathanielxadams )

“They’re popular in my book.”

❝I’ve never met anybody else that likes them. Can I buy you a new one? Since I stole some of yours?❞

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( ollie-blake )

“Do we?” Ollie asked with knitted brows, not entirely sure. “Maybe we do” he laughed then with a shrug. “I really want to go to New Orleans” he nodded. “I haven’t done that much unfortunately, we moved here a couple of years ago and we were living in Massachusetts, and I’ve been to Florida, but I really need to travel more, I’ve been to a lot of places in Europe though– Really love Italy”

❝I don’t know, I heard a couple rumours. My adventure to London wasn’t too informative on British culture.❞ Worried she offended him, Mina tried her best to backpedal as quick as possible. ❝Florida’s great. I took Eloise for her birthday, and I think I may have enjoyed it just slightly more than her -- the turkey legs are to die for.❞ Her fondness of the magical place was never-ending, nor did she ever want it to.

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( tate-myers )

“Damn, we need more people like you… just some more who don’t judge others straight away,” he replied, shaking his head at her next statement. “That is something that probably won’t happen too soon - sorry to disappoint.” Raising his eyebrows, he looked at her with a surprised expression. “Seriously? How’s it feel to care so much about your appearance?” He questioned half-jokingly.

❝Don’t say that; you’ll probably jinx me or something. There’ll be thousands of Mina’s running around the world.❞ The thought of thousands of versions of herself running around was a terrifying thought  ❝What, no witty girl or gal behind the beard?❞ She wanted to be as inclusive as possible, hoping to offend as little people as possible. ❝Horrendous, to be fair.❞ Though she never wanted to be a negative nancy, she did find it a little hard sometimes. Even Mina had to admit that.

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( bradyfey )

“ It’s actually pretty boring–the paper work aspect. You aren’t missing much.” 

❝Well I’ll keep that in mind if I ever decide to change careers.❞

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( therealnicolepeltz )

“Yes, I kinda went on a date. And it was all glitter and rainbows until the guy asked me if I’d let him lick Nutella off my nipples.”

❝That’s.. disgusting. You didn’t do it, right?❞

[wnq-movies]

I think it’s brave to try to be happy.

“Smell of Success,” Pushing Daisies (2007)

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( declanlea )

“I’ve turned into one of those clingy relationship people. Can’t even sleep alone”, he smiled, shaking his head at himself. He probably had thrown himself way too deep into it after all, even after all the insisting that he wouldn’t. It just happened, he was in love and not capable of shutting up about it. “Is there anything you don’t do?” Declan laughed. “I promise to call.” Everything with kids was always easier with people that already went through it - even with painting the nursery. “You’re a mom, you’re supposed to cry. It’s sweet. My mom cries at everything.” Her children were so accustomed to it to the point that something was wrong if their mother wasn’t teary-eyed. “You can’t even admit to drinking wine at eight in the morning. I can’t function without coffee to begin with.”

❝No, no! It’s admirable. More people should be like that -- making someone feel wanted is important in a relationship!❞ Despite everything that had happened to Mina, she still liked to believe in that fairytale. In that happy ever after; how could you not? Having grown up with tales of how the knight in shining armour comes to rescue you from the belfry tower, and then relaying those stories to her own daughter, it was something that she’d grown to yearn inside. ❝I can’t change a tyre. Anything even remotely car or electrical related, I have to call someone up.❞ Turns out she wasn’t such an independent woman after all. ❝I’m pretty sure my blubbering is not something to be admired; Eloise was so embarrassed, I felt so bad!❞ The brunette was your typical embarrassing-parent, but she wasn’t particularly ashamed of that fact either. ❝I’m pretty sure I have like a Starbucks-detector. If I get within a mile of one, I get a need for coffee like a need for air.❞