— B O O K W O R M

zara juliette nott twenty-five year old television news producer residing in the downtown area of rockford

[accolalove]

Candice at her friend’s wedding (30/09/17)

[zara-nott]

STELLA;

“Come on, this way! I promise you won’t regret coming with me. Besides, when have I ever let you down?”

Raising a brow, Zara laughed, one step in front of the other as she followed Stella. “Is that a trick question?” She asks, jokingly. “At least give me a clue?” 

[zara-nott]

COOPER;

“You think at church that I’d be safe from hearing someone’s input on how to run the team, but I guess the Lord led them otherwise,” Cooper laughed, shaking his head trying to ignore the frustration.

“— I mean.” The blonde shrugged thoughtfully, smile gracing over her features. “Comes with the territory, I suppose? I get it too, they call that news?” Zara remarks, tone almost singsong. 

[zara-nott]

text {zara x rhett}

Rhett: Are you suggesting no one could?

Zara: I can't believe you're suggesting they could!

[zara-nott]

text {zara x ophelia}

Ophelia: How could gum work? It's heels we're talking about honey!

Ophelia: I'd kill you too, so you better walk to that store asap

Zara: I know! I know. They're the prettiest too.

Zara: Would it be lazy to call an uber.

[zara-nott]

📲|| Tinsley + Zara

Tinsley: Some old friends were in town for FW so we got together for a bit. I'm going home tomorrow.

Zara: Oh, thats cool. Did you go to any shows?

[zara-nott]

K E I K O;

“Yep — you know, I have no idea. People are gross but I guess I shouldn’t be surprised anymore? I mean… come on.”

The blonde shrugged her shoulder ever so lightly, her head cocking to the side in thought. “You’d think so, wouldn’t you—” she begins, sigh falling from her lips. “You’d just expect more from a supposed professional.” 

[keikcsakura]

“My social statistics Professor specifically suggested I move from the back of the class hall to the front row. How convenient that I was wearing a skirt. Pig. ”

[zara-nott]

“Just you? Why are some people—” Zara sighed, shaking her head as she trailed off, apparently unable to score the words she wanted. 

[zara-nott]

📲|| Tinsley + Zara

Tinsley: It's all fun and games until you're sitting down for lunch in NYC during FW and notice everyone is 9 shades hotter than you.

Zara: You're in NY? I'm here too.

[zara-nott]

C A L V I N;

Feeling her weight suddenly release in his arms, Calvin held onto her firmly. He wanted her to know that he’d be the guy to always hold her up. “My sister does that once a week so you shouldn’t be too hard on yourself” He chuckled, trying to give her a tiny bit of reassurance. 

Popping his own trunk open, Calvin quickly grabbed the jumper cables before attaching them to her battery. “Don’t ever say I’ve never done anything for you” he flashed her a boyish grin from behind the hood of her car before doing the same to his car. “Do me a favor and get in my car and turn my engine on when I say?”

Lifting her head ever so slightly, the blonde laughed. A severe lack of humour behind it, though, a laugh all of the same. At her own stupidity, rather than his words. “Well, I suppose—” she murmurs softly before pulling away from his hold, soft sigh escaping from between her barely parted lips. 

Nodding, the blonde wandered over to his car, her small frame climbing into the drivers seat, door still open as she looked over at him, awaiting his command. 

[zara-nott]

text {zara x rhett}

Rhett: Then I'm sure it will be fine, and your neighbors won't have to hate you.

Zara: are you suggesting anybody could hate me in the first place Mr. Winters?

[zara-nott]

text {zara x anita}

Anita: Aiken, probably. That man'll bring anything home.

Anita: But I'll ask around for you, see if any of my clients/coworkers know of someone who could watch him.

Zara: id be scared of never getting her back ha ha.

Zara: she's honestly no harm at all, super well behaved, just wants snuggles and playtime.

[zara-nott]

text {zara x ophelia}

Ophelia: Do you have anything to try and get it to stay in place for the length of your meeting?

Ophelia: You could break the other heel and make your shoes pass as flats (but this is the last of your options okay?? flats are not gonna make your ass pop)

Ophelia: There's a store right around the corner from where you are, you could take out that credit card and get a new pair too.

Zara: I don't think so. Gum isn't gonna cut it, is it?

Zara: oh nooo. don't even go there. Jimmy Choo would have me! So would Amelia.

Zara: that could work. It's just a bit of a hobble, and my ankle already hurts now from going over when it snapped.

[zara-nott]

text {zara x delilah}

Delilah: What emergency can you have?

Delilah: Had a wardrobe malfunction on air?

Zara: Ha, thankfully being behind the scenes means that wouldn't matter so much.

Zara: no, I'm getting a flight to NY tonight, do you know of anybody who wants to foster a fluff ball for 72 hours max?

[zara-nott]

text {zara x shiloh}

Shiloh: Blasphemy. Come over, I've got a good bottle or two here.

Zara: Honestly? I'm sold. See you soon.

[zara-nott]

B R E N N A N;

“Ouch!” He grabbed his shoulder, shaking his head at her and laughing softly. “Of course I can,” he nodded with a grin. “You know, you should try implementing nap times,” he nodded matter-of-factly. “I’m great! Work’s kicking my ass, but it’s a ton of fun.”

Laughing to herself she shook her head back at him, mimicking his own movements. “Thanks, you’re a star—” she remakes, grin covering her features. “I probably should, but—” she shrugs, “not particularly professional, is it?” Shrug rolling off of Zara’s shoulders she set another smile upon her features. “Always fun—” she nods. “As long as its fun.” For her, it was fun, it was just exhausting. She felt like she barely had time to see anybody anymore. Even understanding why he’d classed it as a state of ‘emergency’. 

[zara-nott]

C A L V I N;

Calvin turned the engine off on his car, stepping out of the car to properly greet the blonde. He could see the stress in her eyes and he knew exactly what she needed. Pulling her into his arms, Calvin enveloped her before kissing the top of her head. “Didn’t you just buy this car?” he chuckled, keeping his hold on her.

Finally releasing the woman, Cal slid his upper body into her open window popping the hood of her car. “Do you want me to jump it or is someone coming?”

Breathing in his scent as his arms wrapped around her caused Zara to instantaneously relax. Her arms wrapping tightly around him, head burying into his shoulder for a moment in a giving up, give me strength type of manner. Lifting her head, she let another smile creep onto her face as she felt his lips make contact with her head. “I did—” she murmured softly, “left the lights on all day, didn’t I?” She speaks, heavy sigh leaving her lips. Honestly, work was knackering her and this was just another negative.

Taking a step back, she shrugged her shoulders softly, her tired feet shifting to look at the car. “I—” she hadn’t even thought of that. For a smart girl, she hadn’t really taken control of the situation at hand. “I just texted you—”