#╰ 〝 kels mellinger ² 𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕 .

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&   .      closed   for   dilys de rossi   (   @hvnlysins  ).

“   you’re   not   ,   like   ,   stalking   me   ,   right   ?   ”   the   joke   falls   without   much   of   a   difference   to   his   usual   tone   ,   other   than   the   slight   slur   of   his   words   that’d   been   a   product   of   ungodly   festivities   he’d   plunged   head   first   into   .   dive   bar   houses   small   tables   scattered   around   ,   one   of   which   holding   a   half - empty   beer   bottle   that   belonged   to   kels   at   that   moment   .   flash   of   a   smile   shows   his   ease   into   comfort   around   her   ,   even   if   the   circumstances   weren’t   ideal   .   “   this   doesn’t   really   seem   like   your   kind   of   scene   .   ”

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her   eyes   narrow   and   his   own   mirror   them   with   ease   ,   demeanor   exposing   every   last   bit   of   jest   that   pooled   from   his   every   move   .   kels   felt   okay   ,   far   from   darkness   now   even   in   a   dimly   lit   dive   bar   that   should   have   brought   him   to   his   knees   .     “    are   we   still   on   that   ?    ”     lips   press   together   ,   head   tilting   in   curiosity   as   he   leans   back   in   his   seat   .   a   laugh   falls   then   ,   one   hand   reaching   up   to   allow   an   index   finger   the   opportunity   to   beckon   his   new   best   friend   forward   -   a   bartender   that   knows   his   order   without   so   much   as   a   second   thought   .   kels   took   his   defeats   ,   too   far   from   sobriety   to   care   much   about   how   much   it’d   cost   him   at   the   end   of   the   night   .     “    i   dunno   .   you   seem   the   same   ,   just   angrier   .   more   disappointed   .    ”

vices  of  illicit  substances  travel  through  circulatory  system  ,  topped  with  a  cocktail  of  an  assortment  of  liquor.  gin  glass  currently  clutched  in  grip  ,  stepping  closer  to  him  ,  unflinching  in  current  temperament.  “  and  why  would  i  be  stalking  you  ?  “  she’s  quick  to  answer  ,  speech  slurring  a  little  as  optics  narrow  on  him  ,  they  flick  to  the  bottle  in  his  hand  &  snatch  it  from  his  grasp  ,  tsk  -  ing  with  disapproval  at  him.  she’s  mostly  playful  in  current  exchange  ,  glossed  borders  wrapping  around  bottle  neck  to  take  a  swig  of  his  beer.  “  people  change  ,  kels  ,  ghosting  someone  for  months  does  that.  “  

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&   .      closed   for   dilys   de   rossi   (   @delvedinto​  )

location  :  out   on   the   street   .

          he’d   come   to   be   sort   of   a   master   in   living   in   his   own   graveyard   ,   a   ghost   wandering   and   weaving   to   avoid   the   rest   of   the   living   in   hopes   of   keeping   his   peace   protected   .   running   into   people   on   the   street   was   easier   when   the   sun   was   out   and   the   sunglasses   could   keep   wandering   eyes   from   accidental   contact   with   someone   from   his   past   .   kels   doesn’t   mean   to   stare   when   he   sees   her   ,   catches   himself   after   only   a   couple   brief   seconds   as   he   turns   away   quickly   .     “    shit   .    ”     male   murmurs   ,   teeth   grinding   momentarily   before   he   turns   in   time   to   be   met   nearly   face   to   face   with   dilys   .     “    hi   .    ”     the   greeting   is   forced   ,   obviously   ,   and   kels   can’t   remember   the   last   time   they   actually   spoke   .     “    i   ,   uh   . . .   thought   you’d   still   be   in   new   york   .    ”

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&   .      closed   for   talia   alpen   (   @eminvnt​   )

location  :   kellan’s  place   .

          hours   were   spent   scrolling   through   posts   about   the   met   gala   ,   the   usual   fear   of   missing   out   not   bothering   to   surface   as   kels   remained   practically   sunken   into   his   bed   .   he   hadn’t   moved   in   god   only   knew   how   long   .   it   was   long   enough   for   him   to   notice   how   the   sun   faded   way   ,   way   lower   than   his   window   and   he’d   completely   missed   sunset   .   obscenities   hung   heavy   in   the   air   as   they   left   his   lips   ,   bones   aching   as   he   peeled   himself   from   beneath   the   covers   and   towards   the   kitchen   .   it’s   at   that   time   a   saving   grace   manifests   in   the   form   of   a   knock   at   his   door   .   single   glance   at   his   watch   tells   him   that   it   could   only   mean   one   person’s   arrival   .   pulling   the   door   open   ,   he’s   met   with   the   only   person   he’d   even   tolerate   seeing   at   such   an   ungodly   hour   .     “    please   tell   me   you   at   least   brought   food   this   time   .   my   fridge   is   fuckin’   EMPTY   .    ”

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&   .      closed   for   travis buckley   (   @shesholy  ).

yes   ,   he   ran   all   the   way   there   .   no   ,   he   didn’t   plan   to   when   he   left   his   own   place   .   it’d   been   times   like   these   that   kels   would   have   preferred   to   run   completely   away   –   find   somewhere   no   one   could   find   him   ,   a   place   he   wouldn’t   be   bothered   .   fortunately   ,   trav’s   place   was   the   next   best   thing   .   once   the   door’s   opened   ,   there’s   immediate   regret   ,   but   kels   pushes   it   away   and   it’s   obvious   he’s   out   of   breath   .   “   hey   ,   trav   .   ”   shoulders   fall   ,   hands   moving   to   wring   together   out   of   habit   before   he’s   glancing   at   his   watch   .   half   past   midnight   ,   nice   .   “   are   you   busy   ?   ”

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&   .      closed   for   tobias   forester   (   @effervcscentx​   )

location  :   toby’s   place   .

          acting   like   someone   with   actual   responsibilities   did   wonders   for   a   mind   prone   to   hyper   fixation   .   with   a   towel   tossed   over   his   shoulder   as   he   leaned   back   against   the   counter   ,   it   only   took   a   few   aimless   scrolls   before   the   latch   of   the   door   made   his   ears   perk   .   god   ,   it   was   nice   to   have   a   friend   .   kels   set   the   phone   aside   ,   arms   crossing   as   toby   came   into   view   .     “    bummer   ,   dude   .   i   just   put   the   leftovers   away   .    ”     towel   is   flung   back   onto   the   counter   as   he   pushed   off   the   edge   slowly   and   stationed   himself   in   front   of   the   fridge   to   retrieve   a   soda   .

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&   .      closed   for   ur choice   (   @effervcscentx  ).

he’s   lost   ,   but   that’s   not   really   a   surprise   anymore   .   head   moves   slowly   ,   shifts   every   so   often   to   glance   behind   himself   as   he   wanders   through   a   hallway   he   really   shouldn’t   have   been   down   .   if   this   was   what   got   him   away   from   mindless   chatter   with   people   he   didn’t   even   know   ,   then   so   be   it   .   kels   would   take   that   chance   .   a   door   opens   and   it   nearly   smacks   him   in   the   face   ,   causes   a   halt   in   his   step   before   he   lets   out   a   scoff   .   “   jesus   .   sorry   .   this   place   could   ,   uh   …   benefit   from   putting   a   couple   maps   up   ,   y’know   .   it’s   like   a   fuckin’   maze   .   ”

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&   .      closed   for   carter talbot   (   @lgends  ).

“   right   ,   okay   .   i   get   it   now   .   ”   it   only   took   him   …   how   long   ?   an   uber   drive   and   five   minutes   of   staring   at   google   maps   in   order   to   find   the   right   address   before   kels   realizes   now   that   he’s   made   a   grave   mistake   in   blindly   following   carter   for   the   millionth   time   .   “     god   ,   i   hate   you   ,   man   . i could have been home , sleeping peacefully in my bed by now .   ”

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&   .      closed   for   ur choice   (   @guccigoldqn  ).

“   you   look   like   you’re   having   the   time   of   your   life   .   ”   sarcasm   drips   ,   but   it’s   accompanied   by   a   smile   in   an   attempt   at   making   the   situation   seem   better   than   it   was   .   drink   in   his   hand   is   lifted   towards   them   as   an   offer   before   kels   narrowed   his   eyes   a   bit   .   “   we   can   leave   ,   if   you   want   .   we   don’t   have   to   stay   here   .   ”

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&   .      closed   for   ur choice   (   @ofmumu  ).

he’s   not   listening   ,   obvious   attempt   at   getting   lost   moving   to   the   forefront   of   their   interaction   as   kels   glances   between   doors   on   either   side   of   the   hallway   .   “   would   you   chill   out   ?   we’re   not   going   back   to   that   party   .   it   sucked   anyway   .   ”   classical   music   and   wine   that   looked   expensive   but   tasted   cheap   had   never   really   been   his   scene   in   the   first   place   .   “   this   place   is   fuckin’   huge   ,   though   .   ”

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&   .      closed   for   ophelia evans   (   @sweetncthingss  ).

“   how   interested   would   you   be   in   helping   me   out   with   a   music   video   ?   ”   kels   had   been   itching   to   release   at   least   one   or   two   more   music   videos   for   his   latest   album   ,   but   the   casting   was   the   difficult   part   .   of   course   ,   he   relied   on   other   people   to   do   that   for   him   ,   but   he   needed   to   at   least   make   sure   things   would   be   done   right   .   brows   pulled   together   as   he   glanced   ophelia’s   way   .   “   you   can   tell   me   to   fuck   off   ,   if   you   really   want   .   i   just   think   you   might   be   perfect   for   it   ,   y’know   .   ”

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&   .      closed   for   ur choice   (   @gldenhrs  ).

as   adamant   as   he’d   be   not   to   admit   it   ,   kels   loved   the   mingling   that   came   with   a   party   .   there   were   many   other   perks   ,   but   none   that   he   could   say   to   the   press   without   giving   the   true   reason   for   his   sabbatical   away   .   he   liked   the   close   proximity   ,   mid - conversation   when   he   realizes   there’s   someone   behind   him   –   a   step   back   taken   long   before   this   realization   comes   to   hit   him   .   “   shit   ,   i’m   sorry   .   i   didn’t   …   are   you   good   ?   ”

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&   .      closed   for   freya anderson   (   @icedfae  ).

“   i’m   pretty   sure   we’re   doing   that   bike   riding   scene   today   ,   but   i   haven’t   been   on   a   bike   in   …   years   ,   i   think.   ”   the   overdramatic   side   of   kels   shines   through   in   that   moment   ,   hand   reaching   for   a   coffee   cup   as   he   leaned   back   against   the   counter   .   “   you   think   i   could   get   them   to   whip   out   a   stunt   double   or   something   ?   ”   it’s   a   joke   !   don’t   worry   .