𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐢 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐱

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landonhq​:

now , landon was pretty tipsy at this point , finding not much else to do but drown his sorrows and boredom by emptying a bottle of chardonnay . that is probably the reason why he didn’t recognise the male seated to his right , only turning to look him over properly once he had heard that unmistakeable voice . “ fucking hell ! lenny ! no , wait - that’s not it . luke ? shit . don’t tell me . ” he pretended to think hard for a moment , as if this man’s existence was forgettable . unfortunately , that was not quite the case . “ levi . ” he laughed heartily , turning to the bartender . “ two scotches , for me and my friend here ! ” he moved down the seats , making his way towards his - nemesis ? friend ? landon made himself comfortable next to levi , lazily slinging an arm around his shoulders . “ tell me , how has your life been since you escaped this SHIT-HOLE town ? ” he raised his voice , letting the locals know exactly how he felt about their home . funnily enough , it used to be his home too . now , it felt anything but , it was foreign land to him now .

Quirking a brow, Levi watches Landon ramble on in pure amusement as he mentally takes note of the slurs attached at the end of his words. It was clear as day that Landon started the party a little too early - especially with the way he was patronizing Levi as he seemingly forgot his name but lightened the joke with a drunken laugh. He tensed up the moment he feels Landon’s arm around his shoulders, shrugging it off because he most certainly wasn’t drunk enough for that. “Fuck sakes, Parker. When did you start drinking?” Levi huffs as his original drink is brought to him, bringing the glass to his lips to take a small sip. “It’s not even ten o’clock, bro, and you’re smashed. Clearly, I have some catching up to do,” Levi responds as he takes another large swing from his glass. “It’s been a hot minute, hasn’t it? Love how friendly you are in person, but want me dead in the group chat. Fucking whiplash.”

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giannahawthorn​:

wilmington wasn’t somewhere where gianna had anticipated being for at least another ten to twenty years, the town brought back memories she truly didn’t want to experience again though with the news about bella she knew she’d regret not coming back, even if her feelings towards the girl were less than positive. after stepping up onto the small beach bar she snagged the last seat, the lunch rush clearly having not slowed at the small venue. “tequila on the rocks, please.” she ordered as she slid across her credit card, her eyebrow raised to the patron beside her. “long time no see.” she mused, recognizing the other almost immediately.

As Levi nibbled on a side order of fries, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia wash over him. Everything in Wilmington was the same. Nothing changed. Life continued on as it always has been and, for some odd reason, it terrified him. He’s traveled around the world, and the fact that people preferred to stay in small towns like Wilmington seemed bizarre to him. Levi’s pulled from his thoughts when he hears the voice next to him, attention immediately shifting to the figure next to him. “Wow,” Levi responds, eyes blinking as if this will produce more clarity. There was no way Gianna Hawthorn was here. “You’re the last person I thought would show up.”

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jcsephine​:

“i’m sure there are plenty of other ways to honor you and our friendship, and this is not one of them.” she reference to naming her plant after him, chuckling softly. she then continued to wrap her arms tightly around him, now standing on her tiptoes; he was significantly taller than him so she usually had to reach up to him. she then playfully and gently shoved his arm as he pulled away from the hug and boasted of himself, rolling her eyes just slightly. josie then nodded her head in agreement, sighing softly while thinking about it. “yeah, it’s nice to see everyone again but i wish it wasn’t for this reason..” she trailed off with a slight frown.

Levi slowly nods his head in confirmation, lips pursed as various thoughts flooded his mind. While he was thrilled to see old friends, the circumstances that brought on the group revival were far from pleasant. He didn’t anticipate seeing anyone until someone tied the knot or at their ten-year reunion. This was just bizarre all the way around. No one disappeared in Wilmington. “I know,” Levi sighs, shaking his head as he looks down at the floor beneath them. “I don’t even know what to think about it, y’know? Some people think she’s dead, some people think she just ran away - I don’t know. It’s all fucked,” he huffs. “What’s your theory?”

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ofkenny​:

   𝐡𝐞𝐫  𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬  𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥  𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲  𝐚𝐭  his quip . at least one of them was amused by the situation at hand . once he’s standing closer , she can’t help but shuffle her weight from foot to foot and glance away for a second . there’s something discomforting about standing next to someone who’s like a dearly missed friend and a stranger all wrapped in one . “ha ha ha , very funny ,” her reply comes with a sarcastic tone and a shake of her head . “unfortunately for the both of us , you can’t sell me out if i can’t even get this stupid thing to start .” her frustration was once again directed at the vehicle . she almost wants to laugh at the look on his face once he sees the mess she’s created . but she withholds the urge and instead raises her hands as if to plead innocence . “hey , those things just looked like they needed to be moved around . i mean i’m not master truck builder or anything ,” clearly , “but they’re definitely the problem . not me .”

Levi shrugs his shoulders nonchalantly, the cocky grin on his lips signifying that he wasn’t going to surrender from the opportunity. While he would never stoop that low, teasing his childhood girlfriend was a given now that she was a global phenomenon. “Don’t be so sure, darling. Who wouldn’t love a picture of Kennedy Stevens - or, excuse me, KC getting down and dirty beneath the hood of an old pickup truck? Fascinating.” With a heavy sigh, Levi gestures Kennedy away from the vehicle, knowing damn well she was doing more damage than good. As entertaining as it was to watch a pretty pop princess struggle beneath the hood, Levi also knew this truck was only a few months away from its deathbed. “There’s no reason this needs to be unplugged, Kennedy. What the hell were you thinking?” Levi responds as he begins detangling various wires, brows furrowed together as he attempted to piece back what he could. “Honestly, I’m surprised you didn’t hire a driver or whatnot. Are you trying to play it low key? Keep out of the public eye, hm?”

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embrycalstone​:

“oh and there’s a difference?” she cooed, blinking up at him innocently. she traced her fingertips over the table, watching him with an immense interest as he spoke, enchanted by his charisma as usual. she brought her hand up to her chest in mock horror, “you’re not a pothead? this is you… sober?” she raised an eyebrow before letting out a loud laugh, ”i’m kidding. but we did smoke a stupid amount of bud, didn’t we?” her voice was layered with breathless chuckles as she leaned forward, resting her arm on her shoulder. “i love that you think i was a bad influence on you, though.”

“Absolutely. I was sheltered against my will, darling. You know I’m a rebel at heart,” Levi responded, eyes blinking in mischief. Despite his past, Levi liked to think this was true (even if his mother said otherwise). He was never inspired to challenge authority or break the rules until his uncle came around. “You’re so mean,” Levi chuckled lowly after swallowing over a sip of his cold brew. “Maybe a little, but I’d like to think you were showing me a new way of life and I boosted your ego by playing dumb. It was a win-win for everyone, don’t ‘ya think?”

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closed starter: @landonhq​

As if being back in Wilmington wasn’t a punishment itself, the moment the photographer received his first notification from his old high school group chat, he couldn’t help but brace himself for what the next few weeks could look like. His phone was flooded with text messages from old friends almost instantaneously, feeling a sense of deja vu as he scrolled through the tiny words on his phone. He couldn’t help but toss in the occasional reply, preferring to stir the pot because someone had to do it. It wasn’t until around nine in the evening when Levi ultimately decided he was tired of being borderline quarantined inside his childhood bedroom. He made his way downtown to a small bar to kill some time and get a buzz while doing it. He took a seat off to the right, ordering a simple old fashioned before mindlessly speaking to the figure next to him. “Can I ask you a question?” He pauses, rubbing his lips together as he watches the bartender. “What the fuck do people even do in this town? It’s so boring, I’m half-tempted to get alcohol poisoning tonight.”

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embrycalstone​:

she reached out and tapped his nose affectionately when he blushed, completely at ease with him as she always was. “the world wants us together, does it?” she teased, rolling her eyes, “i think the world is doing you a favour by keeping us apart.” she hummed, walking over to the table he’d been occupying and hopping up onto it. “you’re telling me. i figured i’d end up back in byron without ever having to worry about this place again. and yet.” she gestured around them, moving her feet to rest against a vacant chair as she watched him, “i like seeing you here though. it reminds me of how sweet and innocent you used to be.” she mocked.

Though he’s tempted to question it, Levi ultimately decides to brush off her comment about their unfortunate fate. He instead stands next to her and glances over his shoulder, already anticipating telling the barista off if they asked her to get down. When it seems like they’re in the clear, he turns his attention back to her and smiles. “Get out of here, angel. I was never sweet and innocent. Simply sheltered from the world and its pleasures,” he teases with raised brows. “Seeing you here reminds me of ditching fourth period and getting high beneath a pine tree. You were such a bad influence, y’know? I could’ve turned into a pothead,” he jokes.

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ofkenny​:

   𝐬𝐡𝐞'𝐬  𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲  𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭  𝐨𝐟𝐟  𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝  at the sudden appearance of levi ; her once great childhood love . if you took an image of the duo now and compared it to an image of them way back then , you probably wouldn’t be convinced they were the same people . which causes kennedy to blink a few times as she gives him a once over . he’s far from the levi she used to fawn over , and she’s still unsure of if it’s a good thing or a bad thing . “you’d be frustrated too if your sorry excuse for a car went dead in the middle of town .” arms move across her body as she closes herself off from him . “i’m actually surprised to see you , levi . shouldn’t you and your fisheye lens be in europe parading around like a pretentious art hoe ?” not that she had been keeping up with his adventures via social media or anything …

“Yeah, obviously. Who wouldn’t be?” Levi questioned with a mischievous grin, approaching the female more closely. He placed a hand on the hood of the car, tilting his head to the side. He can’t help the sarcastic laugh that leaves his lips at her next words, shaking his head with a fond smile. “Maybe, but I’m almost glad that I’m not. I wouldn’t be standing here with America’s next big thing if I wasn’t in Wilmington. How much do you think TMZ would pay me if I sent them pictures of you driving around in this thing?” He teased as his gaze gradually shifted towards the engine, his eyes widening when he saw things disconnected that certainly didn’t need to be. His father owned an auto shop after all, it would be a crime if he didn’t help her. “Please don’t touch anything else, K. You’re about two more tugs away from ruining this truck completely.”

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embrycalstone​:

embry let out a content sigh, clutching his shirt for a moment before giving him a final squeeze. “more attractive than you? that seems pretty impossible.” she said, pulling back slightly when he did, remaining nestled in his arms, “literally an hour ago, so leave it to you to sniff me out right away.” she said with a wink, “you’re telling me. i don’t think there’s any way i could deal with most of these people without you by my side.” murmured, incase someone was around and could hear them. “

A light shade of red appears on the center of Levi’s cheeks when she calls him out for smelling her, simply shrugging his shoulders with a small grin in response. “What can I say? You’re my best friend for a reason, Em. The world wants us together,” he teases as he finally removes his arms from her, lifting a hand to run through his hair. “Honestly, this shit is crazy. I knew I’d come back eventually. Maybe for a holiday or our ten-year reunion - but for this? It’s fucked,” Levi huffs as he takes a small step back to reach for his drink on the table a few feet away.

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jcsephine​:

she pouted playfully up at levi while watching him hold the succulent up. “i do…” she admitted genuinely, then chuckling a little bit afterwards to remind him that she was also just messing around. the names levi-than and levi-ette made her cringe a bit externally, brow furrowing at the thought of the names. “absolutely not– reserve those names for your kids, alright?” she slightly joked. josie then nudged his shoulder just a little bit, a soft smile appearing on her face. “i missed you too, levi. writing letters to each other was fun and all, but i think seeing you face to face will always top it.”

Lifting his shoulders, Levi can’t help but shrug off the idea of children. He found it unlikely to ever be in the position where kids entered the picture - at least intentionally. “Don’t be so mean, J. You need to forever honor me and our friendship some way. This plant is the perfect way to do it,” he playfully teases the blonde before reaching forward to wrap his arms around her shoulders, gently tugging the female into his chest for an embrace. “Of course it is, you can admire how pretty I am in person. Pictures don’t always do me justice,” he laughs lowly as he removes himself from the hug, biting down on his lower lip. “It’s fucking crazy how everyone is back. So much has changed yet so much is the same.”

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embrycalstone​:

when levi’s hands covered embry’s eyes, she gasped dramatically, bringing her free hand up to brush her fingers against his, “hmm… the muffin man?” she guessed before moving to elbow him in the gut lightly, “you really think i wouldn’t be able to guess?” she asked, pulling his hands down and turning around to jump into his arms. though levi was the one person from the group she still saw on occasion, she was probably most excited to spend time with him, and that was evident in the way she squeezed him in a hug, reluctant to even let go.

A small groan diverts Levi’s lips when Embry elbows him in the stomach, taking half a step back to look at the pretty brunette in front of him. “I don’t know. What if I’ve been replaced by another attractive but not nearly as attractive photographer like myself?” He teases as his arms wrap around Embry’s waist, tugging her closer to his chest. He can’t help but inhale the familiar scent that lingered on her skin, grateful that the girl in his arms also decided to come back to Wilmington. He wouldn’t be able to face everyone without her. “How’ve you been, babe? When did you get back?” Levi questions as he leans away from the embrace, arm still wrapped around her clothed skin. “I’m so fucking glad you’re here. Makes the situation a little more tolerable.”

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fakendtrue​:

it doesn’t surprise that janelle that levi doesn’t bother to deny his eavesdropping, the two of them have more in common than she’d like to admit. “ one you could only wish to get into, babe. if you haven’t noticed, we play in different leagues .. ”

Levi playfully rolls his eyes, unable to stop the mischievous smirk that appears on his lips. She was beautiful, what could he say? Even now, he words didn’t deter Levi from trying get into her pants. “Oh, come on. You can’t have possibly done all your charity work for the week. This poor little peasant boy needs some entertaining.”

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marcusbkr​:

        Eyes finally catching on the familiar features, Marcus couldn’t help his eyes from almost rolling to the back of his head. Not only was someone allowing themselves to come in during his whole setting up before a busy shift, but that person just had to be the person he perhaps resented the most for leaving him behind.  ❛ You of all people don’t get to ask shit from me, Levi. ❜ his tone was stern, though his hands seemed to have a mind of their own, immediately executing themselves into pouring him a shot of tequila, garnished with a slice of like on top and a rim of salt. Perhaps the quicker he’d drink, the quicker he’d be out of his sight. ❛ Anything else? ❜

The words that rolled off Marcus’ tongue were unexpectedly sharp and stern, taking the photographer off guard by the bitterness. With an arched brow, Levi glances down at the tequila shot in front of him, eyes lingering on the garnishment for a few seconds before his gaze flickers upward. “It’s a joke, Becker. I’m kidding. Lighten up,” Levi huffs despite reach for the glass in front of him, tossing the liquid to the back of his throat. “Wake up on the wrong side of the bed, sunshine? Or did someone leave you with blue balls?”

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embrycalstone​:

embry had only left the airport moments earlier, and she already wanted to hop on the first flight back. her sea-glass green eyes gazed out the window of the taxi, taking in the sights that had pricked and prodded her until she became who she was today. of course there were a few people she wanted to see again, but most were distant memories that she only ever interacted with in her dreams. the brunette sat up as she caught sight of a cafe and tapped the driver lightly on his shoulder, “here’s fine!” she instructed, passing him a couple of bills before stepping out and breathing in the familiar scent of what fatefully became her hometown. excited for some caffeine to be pumping through her veins, the girl all but bounded into the store, ordering an iced americano before stepping back and absently playing with the absurd amount of rings she’d stacked on her fingers.

Levi was seated in a small corner in the cafe, simply sipping on his cold brew as he watched the everyday life around him. The wallflower behavior wasn’t something the drifter regularly engaged in. However, being back in Wilmington (he refused to call it home) caused a lot of emotions to stir within him. He did a double take when a familiar face walked through the door, his features brightening up almost instantaneously as he laid eyes on Embry. Placing his drink down on the table next to him, Levi stood on his toes and quietly approached the female from behind, covering her eyes with a fond smile. “Guess who,” he grins. “And if you get it wrong, I’m going to be extremely offended - not even disappointed.”

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jcsephine​:

“i’m think of naming this little one either danny devito or cher…” she stated, holding her brand new succulent plant she bought from lowe’s. josie was most definitely a “plant mom”, as some would say. her studio apartment was overflowing with plants of different shapes and sizes, but she mostly had succulents. they were easier to take care of and she knew she could leave them on their own for days at a time if she had to run back over to camp evergreen for work. “unless… you have some name suggestions?” she asked, tilting her head in curiosity and now looking up at the other for input.

“Please tell me you’re kidding. Who the fuck wants a plant named after Danny DeVito or Cher?” Levi scoffs before playfully rolling his eyes, a smile grin tugging at the corners of his lips. He reaches for the succulent plant in Josie’s hands, holding it up to his face with furrowed brows. “I don’t know, babe, but this looks a lot more like a Levi-than or Levi-ette. Don’t ‘ya think?” he teases the pretty blonde next to him before gently handing it back to him. “It’s great to see you, Josie. Missed you.”

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ofkenny​:

    𝐢𝐟  𝐬𝐡𝐞  𝐰𝐚𝐬  𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞  𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞  in herself , maybe kennedy would’ve popped into one of the local shops along the main street and asked for some much needed assistance . but no . she was stubborn and refused to accept defeat . that’s how she ended up with her head under the hood of her grandpa’s old pickup truck , desperately turning and pulling at things that she had no clue about while cursing to herself . “i guess some things never change , huh ? you were a piece of shit back in the day and you’re a piece of shit now , you stupid hunk of moving metal .” probably not the best idea to hurl insults at the only vehicular mode of transportation she had at her disposal during her stay in wilmington . but she was clearly going through it .

As if life couldn’t get even more bizarre, Levi heard the sound of a voice he recognized almost instantaneously as he walked out of one of the shops. His brows furrow together in curiosity, second guessing whether the brunette beneath the hood was actually the girl he pined after when he a child. “A piece of shit then, a piece of shit now,” Levi repeated as he walked towards Kennedy, slightly hoping it wasn’t actually the musician he used to date in middle school. “I don’t remember you being this aggressive, Kennedy. Has fame really gotten to your head that much? I was hoping the social media facade was simply that, but I might have to admit defeat.”

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fakendtrue​:

              “ look, you’re barking at the wrong bitch here. she didn’t tell me the two of you were exclusive and regardless, i don’t think you wanna beef me about this right now considering you and i both know i’m not the only — ” movement in her peripheral causes janelle to glance over, an eyebrow raising in suspicion. she abruptly hangs up the call and tucks her cell phone into her purse, her body turning to face the other. “ eavesdrop much ? ”

Something mixed between a laugh and a huff emits from Levi’s lips the moment he catches on to the context of the conversation. He can’t help but be amused as he looks at the attractive brunette across from him, arching a brow in pure amusement. “I mean, of course. I’m looking to catch up on all the dirty deets, baby, and it seems like I’ve hit the jackpot. Whose home did you wreck this time?”