aspenlynch

[aspenlynch]

𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐋𝐘𝐍𝐂𝐇 : NYE ROOFTOP EXTRAVAGANZA

attending on the handsome @silvcrtcngue's arm.

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SYDNEY SWEENEY

Via Instagram.

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Griffin wasn’t stupid and that made teasing him that much more fun in Aspen’s eyes. “I’ll agree to that, we’ve got to switch it up. How about Aladdin?” She asked hoping another musical that wasn’t currently overplayed in the penthouse would be enough for Rae. She grabbed a slice of pizza for each and placed them on the plates so Griffin could cut them up, giving him a nod as she began to walk off to set up the tables. “I’ll set them up and then come back to grab some drinks. Juice boxes for the twins, did you want a beer?”

"Look at that, Pizza is here." The twins started jumping up and down. "No frozen or encanto. I can't fucking stand that movie. Rae is obsessed and it drives me up a fricken wall." He said shaking his head. Griffin moved into the kitchen and grabbed some plates and scissors. "Pizza me." He said as he put out the plates. He picked up the kids pizza and cut it into little pieces for the kids to eat. "Yeah, we can set up on the couch. The small pop up tables are in the corner."

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Aspen smirked as the words of praise left his mouth, though she held back her remarks — for now. Looking over at him she waited for Dante to take the first sip before stealing the bottle from his hands and doing the same. “Of course it does, but that’s partly because it’s so much fun getting you to admit it.” She told him playfully as she moved from beside him to sit comfortably on his lap. “Yeah? Looks like we have a winner, we’re staying right here tonight.”

"Good girl." Dante smirked as he watched her carry over the bottle. He grabbed it from her as she sat and took a swig. Dom tasted far better poured into a glass but he didn't over care, it was alcohol. He was sure he had a bottle of fancy tequila somewhere depending on how the night progressed. "Yeah yeah yeah, sure I missed you. Does that make you feel special?" He teased, nudging her lightly. "Staying in would involve a bottle of tequila I've been saving for a special occasion."

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Being surrounded by drinks is exactly what the blonde needed to keep her mind off of him. The thoughts of his death still rattling around in her mind as she fought off trying to process it — she couldn’t. Aspen was supposed to be happy about the attack, things going as planned for the Serpents meant good things for her but why did it have to be at his expense? It felt stupid to be worrying about him now, he was gone and she couldn’t let anyone see that she was affected. At least with Lorenzo there her mind could take a break, why did she need to worry about anything else when she had those eyes on her?

She was wasting time, her thoughts getting in the way of staring back at the handsome man across from her. Being in the moment was the only way she was going to get by and that started with tonight. Now.

“Cheers.” She responded, lifting her glass as a smirk spread across her lips. “I wouldn’t want it any other way.” She continued as their drinks clanked together and she brought it to her lips.

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LOCATION: an upscale bar in manhattan. FOR: aspen lynch.

𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐙𝐎 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 his heart lies -- for years he has known so. but, his reality is more powerful than any avalanche, she's married. they can never be. therefore, what was the harm in a distraction, one who's company he very much so enjoyed? while he had once enjoyed the peace of neutrality, he knew that would inevitably come to an end. that he would be forced to fight the battle of either his former brethren who had disgraced him, or the serpents. it was no secret that he was happy that it was the latter -- except for the one exception. derin. he had been forced to shoot either her or reyan, and of course, he picked the latter. he would be wrestling with that for the rest of his life. but for now, he'll stare at the beautiful woman across from him and enjoy not just her company, but her when the night was over.

" cheers. " he lifts his glass, tilting it towards the blonde with a twinkle in his eye. even when he was wrestling with existential dread, he could certainly put on his usual boyish charm. " to us, being on the same side. "

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Aspen loved the nights when Rosa was free to keep her company, the penthouse always got too quiet once the twins went to bed. They still had some time before then and the blonde had them picking out toppings for ice cream sundaes when she heard the knock against the door. “Hold on guys, don’t move a muscle and I’ll let you choose the sprinkles.” She instructed, hoping that stepping away from two toddlers with bowls of dessert wouldn’t end in a kitchen disaster.

The blonde laughed as she heard Rosa’s voice from the other side of the door, opening it to see all the bags in her friend’s hands. “That bag tells me we’re going to have an amazing night after bed time.” She said leading the girl into the penthouse. “Set that down in the living room and pick a seat in the kitchen, you arrived just in time for sundaes.”

closed starter | @aspenlynch location: Griff's place

So often when Griffin wasn't around Rosa would pop round to his penthouse to keep Aspen company. Even though she wasn't the most naturally maternal person in the world she had a soft spot for Griff's kids, especially Rae. Every time she went over she'd take a little gift for the children, usually some kind of doll or princess dress up item for Rae and a car or something for Torin. She still didn't completely know yet what the little boy liked.

Rosa knocked on the door, carrier bag in hand that was full of alcohol and chocolate for Aspen and toys for the kids. "Girl you better hurry that incredible ass of yours up and open this door. I need to sit down."

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Aspen shook her head as he spoke, this was some kind of cruel joke and she wasn't amused. "Yeah and more effort to not be creepy is the worst thing in the world." She let out a sigh, slowly lowering the gun from his head but not entirely. "Why has he never mentioned having a son or another child in general?" She questioned, her parents not typically being the type to hide things from her but she'd be lying if she said she never noticed hush conversations between the two. Young Aspen always figured they we about cases that were confidential. "A DNA test?" The blonde continued, they two did seem to have similar features. "Do you have it?"

Nico shrugged, "Maybe, would take more effort." He said as he looked at her, "Could ya drop that" He said as he nudged up towards the gun. "You aren't. I came first. I know I know it's a tough break. Atticus Lynch is my father, which makes you my sister, well half sister. You can ask him. He will probably own up to it, maybe not. He let me rot in hell for six years rather than actually help. Either way, I've had DNA tests done. So I'm Dominic Macavoy, I go by Nico though."

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Dear Aspen,

Thank you for being apart of our family and taking such good care of us. We love you!

- The Gallos

(Rae, T and Griff)

Aspen was happy to have the three of them home to open presents after their trip. She carefully undid the wrapping paper, smiling as she saw the contents Griffin and the twins had picked out inside. “Thank you...all three of you.” She told them before pulling the twins into a hug. “You’re so sweet.” The blonde continued before her eyes lifted to meet Griffin’s, giving him a nod of approval at his taste of presents. 

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Aspen,

Figured you needed to start repping me. Merry Christmas baby sis

-your favorite big bro, Nico

Aspen rolled her eyes the moment she read the letter attached to the gift, her head shaking once the shirt was revealed. The last thing she was going to do was let that t-shirt see the light of day — ever.

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Aspen couldn’t help but smirk at his response, happily knowing he got the message that the twins wouldn’t pick up on. “Well I’m happy to save the day. I grabbed a cheese pizza and your favorite.” She told him as she turned to grab them some plates. “Nothing is wrong with Christmas movies, but I was hoping for more variety tonight. Disney works, but no Frozen.” She laughed. “Should we all eat in the living room tonight?”

Griffin playfully rolled his eyes at her words, he knew what she was doing. She only called him daddy when she wanted something. It brought him back to the day on the boat when she teased him till the point of breaking and she fucked her on the kitchen counter. "No, not yet. We were waiting on the pizza." He said as he got up and moved towards the kitchen. "What's wrong with Christmas movies? I'm sure we can switch it up for something Disney."

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“You know I never stay away for too long.” Aspen said as a smile formed on her lips and she entered the privacy of his office. “It was hard to miss thanks to that lovely announcement in the group chat.” She said with a laugh, though she’d be lying if she said she wasn’t upset about Remi. “That makes me wonder what else you’ve got stashed away in here.” She teased before beginning to help him look around in possible hiding places. “I think we might of made out the best, which I’m definitely not complaining about, that deserves to be celebrated.”

with: @aspenlynch where: Hunter's office at the casino

"I was beginning to wonder when I'd get to see you." Hunter greeted the blonde as he opened the door for her, inviting her into his office. "Have you heard the good news? I think we're overdue quite the celebration." Granted, he absolutely meant it. Last night was a success as far as Hunter was concerned, and bringing just a little more chaos in the world while coming out unscathed was definitely worth celebrating. "I'm sure I've got a bottle of whiskey stashed away somewhere. Some of the customers are incredibly generous when they think they're winning."

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“Already on it!” The blonde called out, happily making her way over to the counter. Aspen was glad to be spending time with Dante, it was something they were lacking on lately though she blamed his busy schedule. She grabbed the bottle before joining him on the couch, cracking it open as she sat beside him. “Free drinks and you’re letting me decide? Aww someone really missed me.” She teased, laughing softly as she thought about her choices. “My mind can come up with scenarios for going out, but what would staying in entail?”

Closed starter | @aspenlynch Location: Dante's penthouse

"Hey while you're up grab that bottle of dom on the counter!" Dante yelled to her from his position on the couch. It was nice, to be able to spend time with Aspen they didn't do it nearly enough but he was going to change that. "What are you wanting to do for the day? Stay in and drink or go out and cause mayhem on the streets of new york? I'll be nice and let you decide."

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Rebekah Mikaelson in The Vampire Diaries 4x17

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To Aspen from her bestie Dante

A Tiffany’s fragrance set, necklace and a Tiffany blue birkin bag

Aspen knew that color instantly, a small smirk finding the right corner of her mouth as she opened the present. "This is beautiful, you've truly outdone yourself this year bestie." She set the box aside, looking over at him for a moment before wrapping her arms around him. "Now open yours!" She told him excitedly.

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Aspen

I couldn’t decide which to get so I got options, model them for me some time?

LOVE YOU BESTIE

- your favourite human (rosa) x

Aspen carefully pulled the ribbon from the top of the box, carefully pulling each lingerie set out with a smile spread across her face. She thought each piece was absolutely gorgeous and couldn't wait to try them on and show them off.

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status: closed | @griffinxgallo location: griffin's place

Aspen walked through the front door, greeted by the sound of two pairs of running feet. "Hey guys! How was your day with Daddy?" She greeted happily, her eyes glancing over at said father as the words left her mouth. She continued to walk to the kitchen setting the pizza and liquor on the counter. "Did they eat dinner already?" She questioned, looking over at Griffin once more before sticking the case of beer into the fridge. "Please tell me we're not going to be subjected to Christmas movies all night."