#𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐔𝐄𝐃 ;; chosen just for queue

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"Of course, you would have." Delia laughed, easily imaging the very scenario in her mind and, she had to admit, she loved it. What a fucking image. She hadn't been looking for a deluge of compliments and confidence but it came as no surprise that Ursa delivered on both. The young woman was something special, Delia knew that, and it was the reason she consistently got in contact with her. She valued their friendship too much, maybe a little more than she should. "Well, isn't that what they say? If you're going through hell, keep going and I'm choosing to apply that to my dating life as well." With a deep sigh, the blonde leaned back in her chair, smiling over at her. "Job is going quite well. We've signed yet another up and coming writer which means more work but also more reward. But enough about me, darling, how are you? Please tell me you've got more going on in the romance department."

ursa got a little too heated at times, the temper of an artist, or at least that's what her first mentor had said. it worked when she was working, it was less helpful when she was just spending time with someone. "i am proud of you, for restraining yourself. i'd never date a man, of course, but i would certainly have liked to punch that one right in the nose." ursa said with a bitter chuckle, something that felt more vindictive than she had planned. somehow she hadn't seen all this coming when delia started to complain. "you're too amazing not to deserve the world, delia. i hate the idea that you have to endure bullshit to get to the good shit, but god, i fucking hope that's your journey right now. you've dealt with so fucking much, anyone would be touched by karma to get a chance with you. fuck." ursa said, looking the older woman over. she was—best not to think on it too much. "well, besides shitty guys being, well, shitty, tell me something else is going right for you these days."

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It really did make sense when he said it like that. There were pros and cons of everything which just meant that she really had to want it if Madison was going to open her own PR firm. And it was a good thing that she was the kind of person who gave a hundred and ten percent when she wanted something. Sipping on her own drink, it was almost as though she could see the cogs working in his head, all of them turning in her favor - good. Stepping just slightly closer, only enough for him to really notice and not anyone else, she tilted her head infinitesimally to the side. "Starting to?"

James smiled at her words softly and nodded his head at her. "You are right about that. But in the end, you will learn to love it. Besides I think you would have made a great CEO. " He said to her with a shrug. James took a few more sips of his first drink before placing it on the counter. He nodded his head at her question. "Yes, I do. I mean don't get me wrong it gets extremely stressful at times to be a CEO and all that. But in the end, I enjoy it and it's worth it. I know you do too." He said to her. At her next words he smirked at her. Frankly it was the answer James was hoping for. He finished his drink and looked into her eyes. "A woman after my own heart. It seems we both have a lot in common. Tell me Madison are you attracted to me? Because I am starting to be really attracted to you. "

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"Trust me." Dangerous words coming from Isa but it was always in people's best interest to listen ( at least, according to her ). But in this situation, she actually did have a plan, one that would beneficial for both of them and make the happily wedded couple absolutely pissed. She was good at that sort of thing. Reaching back, she grabbed his hand and the second they were back in side, Isabella did what she did best - put on a show. Laughing delightedly, she pulled him along with her along with the eyes of everyone else, stopping briefly to grab them two more flutes of champagne before sneaking off into the hallway. Before they did though, she made sure to catch her ex best friend's eye, a.k.a his sister, giving her all the info she needed with just a look. Finding a room that was hardly private, she didn't even fully close the door behind them before handing him a glass and downing her own. "I think that got their attention, don't you?" she teased, turning back to him and quickly sliding her dress down her torso. No need to be shy now, was there?

he would be lying if he said he'd never been intrigued by his sister's friend, but due to the friendship he kept his distance, which was surprising for him. but now the tables had turned and well now he had that opportunity and he wasn't knocking it back. dalton's gaze followed the femme's figure as she moved, sure he had always known she was hot but right now he was glad he waited. "oh i'm in." his lips curling into a smirk as he removed himself from the couch. "what the plan, honey."

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Bella cared about Marla a lot, a lot a lot, and there were moments when she had to wonder if that was a normal way to treat your best friend or if that meant something more. The normally overly confident woman had hesitated testing the waters just in case this didn't go well but right now....it felt like a good time to say fuck it. "It is. As much as I love hearing about your dating apps, I can't help but think I'd be a better option. Really."

Marla stared at Arabella. The other woman was giving her majorly mixed signals and the former Marine had no idea what to do with that. She cared about Bella more than she could put into words and she definitely was attracted to the other woman, but there was always that concern of crossing a line -- ruining a good thing. Even if Marla did want it quite desperately. "You gotta be clear with me. Is that what you want, or no?" She asked, leaning on the table.

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"Cards on the table? I thought this was a casual thing, two friends fucking every now and then when we struck out with other people and the frustration was getting out of hand." Mel didn't feel the need to beat around the bush. Obviously he was worked up about it and she didn't want to give him the wrong idea. "I'd rather give you head than a heads up that I'm not looking for anything serious right now. Does that...clear things up?"

" of course not. " he couldn't be annoyed with anyone else but himself for the whole situation. " no dissertation needed, but a heads up would have been nice. " a cushion for his ego would have been a better way to put it. " but thats my fault for thinking different. " always anything to blame anyone but himself.

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Anthony could understand someone being unmemorable, it had happened so many times with the people he'd try to go out with. None of them lasted, none of them stood out....none of them were her. It was such a problem. At this point though, he'd accepted the fact that he'd probably end up alone or with someone who was always going to come in second place. But - well, it seemed like Eva was in the same boat. Maybe not exactly, he had never had the balls to make a move or ask if she felt the same way, but neither one of them was managing to find someone else. Maybe, well maybe that did mean something. "Finally, I'm starving," he playfully whined, watching as she got up to answer the door. If it wasn't the food, he was ready to riot but thankfully, that didn't happen. Eva returned with the bags and he lit up, taking his feet off the table at her instruction ( although he was in the middle of removing them himself already ) and sitting up straight. "Two? Two is doable." Anthony agreed, standing to go grab a couple of plates and utensils from a kitchen he knew very well. "So which of these reality shows are you going to torture me with tonight? It feels like there's a new one every day." He admitted, sitting back down and putting one plate in front of her and the other in front of him.

"I— Shut up." The back and forth between the two was so easy, came about so naturally that it felt like breathing. Every time this thought came to mind - and considering how often she was around him, it was a lot - it felt like a knife twisted inside her when she realized how he'd always just be out of her reach. What Eva wanted to say was best friends were better than any guy she could meet anywhere, but she just nodded in agreement. "Ted is just that - unmemorable." No offense to Ted, but every choice he made was just wrong. Or maybe every guy she chose was wrong and he just ended up getting caught in the crossfires in her pathetic attempts to try and find the best second choice. His continuation of her pathetic little fantasy made her laugh and before she had a chance to say yes, she'd agree on any number of felines as long as they were together, there was a knock at the door. "I'll get it. It's probably the food." Hopping up, she goes to the door and peeks in the peephole, just to be sure. When she saw the stranger holding bags of food, she unlocked her door and opened it, smiling at their food angel. "Thanks so much!" she said after quick small talk before bringing the food to the coffee table. "Feet off," she said, shooing him away as she set the bags on the table. "And to answer your question," she said, her focus on the food, "I can compromise for two." Looking over her shoulder at him, she gives him a small smile before she begins to take things out, setting them on the table for them to feast on.

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Though she kept yelling, passion bubbling from her lips along with her words, Ben didn't stop walking closer, the look on his face unaffected and even slightly amused. No, things had not gone right, but that didn't mean he couldn't fix the mess later. "Screw you over? Come on, that's a bit hyperbolic, don't you think? If I had screwed you over, baby, you'd be dead and that didn't happen because I was screwing you."

"Don't do that," she said, pointing a finger at him. "Don't try and be cute with me." Him messing with her business pissed her off, but she could afford to make up for the losses. But involving himself in her life, making it personal, it was difficult not to see red. "What the hell is that supposed to mean? What--is there some version of the truth where you didn't screw me over while simultaneously screwing me?"

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Xiomara wasn't used to actually getting someone's attention when she wanted it, especially someone she thought was as attractive as he was. Yes, she constantly had crushes, but they never came to fruition in most cases so this was somewhat new territory for her. "Well...I had an audition earlier today. It was for an ensemble part in the ballet but I feel like that's my best bet to get into the troupe and I don't really mind being part of the background group. Some say that's the most important part anyway." She paused, taking a breath and giving him a slightly apologetic look. "That's not really interesting is it? I'm sorry I - you're so - I don't really know what to do."

"really ." he repeats the single word with a quick nod . can't help the genuine , soft smile that tugs at the corners of his lips . hendrix typically didn't care to get to know any of the girls he went after more than the surface level , but he can't help but be intrigued by mara . "i've got nowhere else to be , tell me anything you want ."

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"You're going to keep it a secret?" Felicity teased, pretending to be offended that she wouldn't share but it felt nice, the way Gabi played along with her little joke. "And here I was assuming it was me." The brunette admitted with a smile before laughing at the image of a striped lobster wondering around. "It would be awful but kind of funny..." Fel had an immediate thought that the kids she nannied for would have loved to see it even though it would have been painful and uncomfortable for her. She was tempted for them but had to remember she couldn't do everything for those kids. Pulling her hair over her shoulder, she shivered and made a soft sound as the cold sunscreen touched her skin. "Of course, I wouldn't let you get weird tan lines, I'm not the worst person in the world."

"mm, there definitely are. i won't tell you who, though. that part is a secret." she joked back with a light laugh. felicity's joke was definitely pretty cute and silly, something she could get used to. gabi was a bit of a flirt, but she also knew when to take it easy, and she didn't want to push it too much with felicity just yet. today was about getting to know her and then if things went well, she'd take her on a proper date. worst case, it didn't work and they both got to enjoy the beach. "not at all. i gotcha. i'd hate for you to be a weird striped lobster for a few days." she teased, grabbing her sunscreen from her bag and rubbing some in her hands before working to apply some to fel's soft, fair skin. "you might have to get my back next. i'm the type to get weird tan lines, which isn't really a look." she added with a smile.

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She could feel a familiar burning sensation in the back of her nose, the very first sign of the tears before they even formed themselves but they weren't far behind. Her eyes started to water as she fought the instinct inside of her to move back towards him. If the way forward was space, it had to start now. His words rang true for Felicity as well, only a small part of her wondering if that was a normal feeling to have about your best friend? It felt like they were more than that but less than what she wished they could be, existing in a space that was hard to describe. And though she agreed with what he was saying, it still hurt because it felt so final. The only way forward was to find out how to live without him in the way she wanted him - something he'd had to go through with her. The universe could be cruel sometimes. Wiping the one tear that managed to escape onto her cheek, Fel nodded. "I won't. I live here; I'm not planning on running away." But she was pretty sure that wasn't what he'd meant but that...that was harder to promise."

there was no anger in his look, only a soft sadness and utter unbearable amount of love for his best friend. he knew they would not be right for a while, there was no way something this big could have come out with no reprecusions. hopefully though, he'd be able work through it, she'd be able to move on and they'd be the best of friends again. "don't—" oliver said, a vulnerbility to his voice when she inched ever so slightly away. "if you have to, i understand, but i can't take losing my best friend, liss. i can't take you pulling away from me anymore. it hurts too much and i have no idea how to go on when you do." it was like a piece of himself being carved out, a piece he didn't even realize was hers until she threatened to take it away. "i understand if you have to take a break, take some time, but—" it wasn't fair of him to ask her not to. "don't go far from me, alright? even if you need time, space or something, just don't go too far from me, okay?" oliver asked, looking down on her with love shining in his eyes. he would have to content with this news too, but he was happy with his girlfriend, right?

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Isa had a feeling her saying it was just him would do more harm than good but she also wanted to avoid a rumor starting that she was abrasive to every new person to join the cast. Neither one felt great. "I wouldn't say you're special but not everyone makes me want to immediately leave whatever room they walk into." She clarified, walking that line as she paused before brushing past him. God, he had already zeroed in on the fact that she would always put the job first - and how she came across to the writers, directors and everyone else who had a hand in her livelihood. Isa knew she could be a lot to handle, she always had been and it was one reason that she excelled in this line of work. Drama was everything, dramatics were...acceptable to a degree. She knew he had a point which killed her a little bit but it was true. The job was more important than how much she disliked him. "Fine. I have dinner with someone but afterwards, we can run lines for tomorrow, they made some changes. I'll be back at nine."

Her brutal honesty was the fuel to the flickering flames that raged between them. It was a matter of getting under her skin and at that point, it seemed like he'd done one hell of a job without much effort required. "You don't like me? Do you make a habit out of hating new comers, or am I just a special case? 'Cause I'm not sure what I did to end up on your shit list." He wasn't anymore arrogant than the other men he'd come across. In fact, by comparison, he almost seemed humble. "If you could pull your own head outta your ass for two seconds, maybe you'd see that it's not such a bad thing." He wasn't expecting a goddamn thing from her and if all she wanted was to run lines and insult him in between, he'd dish back the unpleasantries and soak up the entertainment. He took a single step back when she lifted from her seat, but he continued to wear the wicked smile on his mouth, even if only out of spite. "Actually, yeah. I was wondering if you'd wanna run some lines later. Figured if we're going to work together, we might as well get used to spending time together. Unless your plans are more important than the job, then I get it."

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"You're lucky I don't have a morning meeting." And her company was pretty lax on being in office, it was one of the reasons Carmen liked working there to begin with. It gave her time to research stories, interview people...and do other things if the opportunity presented itself. Like now. Grabbing her coffee from the counter, Carmen gave her a look before heading towards the door with only one thing in mind.

•——————•°•✿ " so sweet of you to be so worried about my schedule, " the femme offering a demure smile to the other in front of her. " but you don't have to concern yourself with such trivial matters. take it as a compliment, that i can't help myself when i see you. even if it is nine thirty in the morning. something tells me you don't mind it, or you would have walked away by now. " leaving it all on the table now, hoping the other is growing interested and just as tired of the games.

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Rhia bristled at the comment, knowing that he had a point and hating that about him. It wasn't that she hadn't been in love, she'd fallen in love many times, but right now her heart was broken - shattered after her last relationship - and talking about love wasn't easy. "Of course, I have....but I fall in love with every person I meet. " And it was easy to get your heart broken that way.

" sincere as you can get? ion' think so — " a wrinkle between his brows, as he hummed a few more bars. something wasn't right, but it was hard to put his finger on it. " you been in love? " might have seemed like a random question, but there was always a method behind his madness. " have you? because if you have i can't tell from this song. "

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Rhia knew she was lucky to have found Hande when she did...or at all. She was so understanding, so supportive....so perfect actually. It killed her when she couldn't be around her but now that she was, she was going to take advantage of it. "Forever? Are you sure you'd want me around forever?" She'd been told that before, been burned before.

"  don't  worry  about  it,  i  know  what  it  comes  with  being  with  you  and,  i  know  your  work  is  really  important  "  she  nodded.  "  you're  welcome  to  stay  here  forever�� if  that's  what  you  want  "

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"Me? I never forget a party or anything that someone claims I'll forget." Her memory really was a gift and a curse but as soon as someone said she'd forget, Bianca made it a point to remember. "Then what would you say? I'm right...ninety percent of the time?" She offered, willing to go that much but no further. "I need to login and do some work for a bit, I was going to see if you wanted to join me but if you're doing something else - no pressure or anything."

"you'll probably forget ." aden can't help but tease the femme . he knows bianca only has good intentions when it comes to this . he simply isn't the type to party , his priorities usually somewhere else . his eyes roll at her teasing before letting out a small laugh . "i wouldn't say always ." his eyebrows raise up at her , his own smug look along his features . "i didn't have anything in mind . probably just chill . you know me ."

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"Sure...but I'm turning over a new leaf. I'm changing." Was she? Maybe in her mind but if you were to ask most people around her, Elle was still just as selfish as she ever was. "I'm sorry, do you make a habit of going around fucking people that aren't your type?" It wasn't that his words hurt her feelings, she simply didn't accept that they were true. It was how she continued to live in her bubble, her reality where everyone was obsessed with her or they were irrelevant. She watched him from her peripheral as she slowly slid on the coat, belting it around her naked waist. For all intents and purposes, she was dressed now, though she had nothing on underneath but no one else had to know that. Actually, it looked quite chic. "Interesting word choice, babes. From what I remember you were the one doing the fucking and doing a great job of it I might add." The compliment came easily as she flipped her hair back, giving it more volume, before she crossed back over to him, stepping close as she brushed some of his hair back into place. "Let me make sure I have this straight - I'm not your type, I only hang around narcissistic assholes and I have the sweetest cunt you've ever tasted. Is that right?"

"something tells me you've stolen the attention before, elle. shouldn't he be used to it by now?" ethan should've known that the getting along stage wouldn't last long, especially when she was able to fully talk again. the man rolled his eyes as she talked, his arms coming across his chest, almost as if he was pouting. "people say a lot of stupid shit in the heat of the moment. that doesn't mean i'm going to go bragging about fucking you. you're gorgeous, sure, but eleanor - you aren't exactly my type." he intended his words to sting because after all, eleanor was every guy's type, right? still, he doubted it would hurt her ego too bad anyway, as she was always seeming to be on a roll of knowing she was the 'it' girl and nobody could take that away from her. ethan dared to step closer to her, her words making him scoff before shaking his head. "i have plenty of self-esteem, babe. i'm just not a narcissistic asshole like you're used to having around you. don't assume you know shit about me after fucking me twice in this back room." he practically growled out in annoyance.