#HSemm

[ineedathneed]

Emm's probably actual canon reaction to spook's dumb hair.

[nekovale]

they had such a perfect dynamic god bless

[unlimitedlover]

I had Emm feels today

[bubblemagician]

Uncomfortable AU Spook'Em that's been sitting in my head for a while now, Please forgive the mischaracterization, Inaccuracy and overall sappiness >///<

Cameo appearance by Tadd Tanner, because HE is the reason my OTP met in the first place <3

((some language and subtle reference to drug trafficking))

"Sure you'll be able to close up yourself, Jer?"

"Yeah, it's no problem!" Jericho answered his uncle. He was going over Death Valley's last concert in the back room of the Music store, trying to see how they could improve their show. Normally he'd be with Kevin or Kylie, but today he was on his own. The shop had been closed for awhile, but Jericho didn't want to leave just yet.

"Alright, just try not to stay TOO late. Have your dad give me a call when you get home" His uncle left the building as Jericho's stomach sank. His Dad. Maybe he SHOULD be getting back...

But just after this last performance...

Jericho's eyes snapped open as he heard his Phone ring. How long had he been asleep!?! Not to mention he had homework for tomorrow. Agitated, he hurriedly turned off the dvd and locked up the store, heading out the back entrance.

~

Jericho stepped into the alley behind the store. He'd better get home quick before his dad figured out how late it was. As he turned to go, he saw a small commotion taking place just behind the parking lot. Curiousity piqued, he crept close to hear what was happening

"It's easy as pie, kid. Nothing to it."

"I..." the redhead swallowed and looked at the men surrounding him. He was outnumbered 8 to 1. 

"Look, all you have to do is deliver this briefcase. No harm done." The man who seemed to be the ringleader pressed the case into Tadd's hands. Tadd was shaking.

"I... um... I don't think I'll be able to..." Tadd's voice was cracking.

"Just TAKE it!" the man snarled shoving the case with such force that it knocked the redhead to the ground "besides even if you're caught, you can always blame your pretty boy twin brother!"

"That's ENOUGH!" Jericho pushed his way to the boy and helped him up "Are you ok?" Tadd nodded as Jericho turned back to the gang.

"I don't know WHAT you guys want, but this is insane, just leave."

"What gives you the-" the man's expression suddenly brightened "Oh You're that Chavez kid" He smirked "and you actually attend Thneedville High, dont you?"

Jericho was confused "That isnt your business, now if you don't get off this property-"

"An inside job will work out much better, right boys?" the man cut off Jericho as he spoke to his gang. Jericho took the oppurtunity to motion Tadd to run. Tadd didnt need a second.

"Well Mr. Chavez, we'd like to offer you a deal. Just deliver this briefcase to a friend of mine who goes to your school. We'll pay you quite a bit. All you need to do, is not get caught" The man leered as the rest of them closed in on Jericho. "you seem like a smart kid... so you WILL accept our offer"

Jericho wasn't stupid. "I don't want any part of it. Just- " he was aware of how much bigger these guys were than him "just go before I call the cops" He hoped he sounded braver than he felt.

"Wrong answer. GET HIM" the man barked. Jericho ducked the first few blows, after all he'd had quite a bit of practice dodging drunken fists and slaps. but he was outnumbered and the men grabbed him, he was easily overpowered.

"Now if you want to get out of here alive, you are gonna agree to this little proposition!" the man spat at him.

Jericho glowered. He knew he wasnt strong enough to fight off even one of these men, but he wasn't gonna settle to do something ILLEGAL, it was wrong, and he was never gonna be the one to tarnish Death Valley's name.

"No," He said defiantly. The man growled brought his fist to Jericho's face. He closed his eyes, awaiting the impact.

"Put him down" Jericho opened his eyes to the feminine voice.

"Zampano!" The man holding him dropped him to the ground and booked it.

"Come back here, idiot!" the leader said, the other men stayed behind but were looking warily at the girl who had just showed up.

"I told you never to show your face this side of Thneedville." Emm said, walking towards the man.

"Get her!" The men all jumped on her.

"Wha- No!" Jericho bolted to help her "She's..." Jericho watched as she moved like a hurricane, "...just..." the men fell flying as she picked them off like flies "...a girl" by the time Jericho reached her, every man was down. Ignoring Jericho, she stood, bruised and bloody, but furious as she walked up to the leader and pulled him off the ground by his collar.

"You tell your boss that if I catch any of you this side of town again, it won't be pretty." she dropped him and stepped on his chest "I don't give a crap what goes on in Solla Sollew, but Thneedville is MY territory, you take your shit somewhere else!" She pressed down then released "now get out!" she kicked the man aside as though he was a rag doll. Cursing the men stood up and dispersed. Jericho watched them, slightly dazed by what he had just witnessed before he noticed that the girl was leaving.

"Wait" he called, running after her. She paused for a second.

"Th-Thanks. That was amazing." he said breathlessly from running.

"Don't mention it" she shrugged him off. The streetlight cast a glow that let him finally see her face. She had sharp features, defined cheeks and chin, but a cute nose that was easily overshadowed by her fierce, sparkling golden eyes. She was sporting a fresh black eye, and a cut lip and holding her left arm.

"You're hurt" Jericho said softly 

"It's no big deal." she turned to leave. Jericho gently touched her arm to stop her.

"Please, let me help. My family's store is just this way" he carefully steered her in the direction of the shop

"family..." she repeated, her eyes darkened for a second, then she silently followed him inside.

"I'm sorry you had to see that." she continued as Jericho lead her to the bathroom and started patching her up "I've told those bastards a thousand times to keep their trash away... they never listen-ow!" she hissed as the antiseptic stung her.

"Sorry" Jericho apologized, wincing "What's so special about Thneedville?" Jericho asked curiously as he bandaged her arm.

Again her eyes darkened "My siblings... go to school here..." As he started to wipe her cheek, he felt his pulse quicken. She really did have beautiful eyes...

Keep it together! 

"uh, You have siblings? Me too! 2 little brothers, maybe they know each other?" Jericho stopped and felt his face burn. He sounded like an overenthusiastic groupie.

Just stay. cool, Jericho. He cleared his throat.

"I'm Jericho by the way. Jericho Chavez" he added, waiting for a sign of recognition from the girl. 

She looked at him blankly. "Emilia Zampano." she answered "but I prefer Emm"

"Emm..." he whispered to himself. It rolled off his toungue like a the lyrics of a love song.

Snap out of it. Jericho mentally shook himself and stood straighter.

"I'm in a band. You might have heard of me? Lead singer of Death Valley?" he gestured towards the posters depicting him and the band all over the hall out the room. Emm's face furrowed.

"Death Valley... where have I heard that...." she stared at the posters bemusedly. "Oh. the band Mackenzie hates" she said after a minute "but he hates everything, don't take it personal.

He? Jericho swallowed

"A boyfriend of yours?" he asked, his voice a little dry.

"He WISHES" Emm snickered.

Jericho's shoulders relaxed. He was surprised, he hadnt even felt himself tense up. He watched Emm as She studied herself in the mirror

"Wow I look almost normal. You're good at this, how many people have you fixed?"

"Just me" The words slipped out and he quickly covered his mouth. The last thing he wanted was to let anyone know about what he had to do to look normal in front of his mother just to keep his dad out of trouble... Emm looked at him

"Secret Battle scars, huh?" she said quickly. She stepped out of the bathroom "Either way, Thank you, Jericho" She gave him a warm smile.

Jericho felt his heart ricochet in his ribcage, 

"Any-Anytime" he said in a voice that was much higher than it should have been. Emm nodded 

"Let me know if those thugs come around again" she started to exit the shop.

"Will I see you again?" 

"Excuse me?" Emm looked back at him eyebrows raised. Jericho squirmed, Had he actually said that aloud?

"I mean... you should come check out a concert of mine. Ours." He said mechanically. He was mortified at his behavior. He could sing his heart out to hundreds of people unblushingly, but right now he was acting like a 5 year old.

"Maybe I will. Dead Valley, right?"

"Death Valley" He corrected. Emm grinned

"Bye Jericho" she turned and left.

"Goodbye... Emm" Jericho whispered to himself. 

((Again, sorry for the sappiness, but Awkward!Jericho is how I imagined their first meeting <3))

[thneedvillesymphony]

Miss independent Miss self-sufficient Miss keep your distance

Submitted by clockworktyranny. Art by rhapsodizzle

[iremadelmaoo]

des was talking about shsl high school kids and i did a thing okay bYE

[foxxyjones]

(x)

[nogoodficklefan]

im like 500 days late for this au but gollygracious...........

[cuntrocket]

my baby

[ineedathneed]

sighs nostalgically 

[shrubbyprincessabandoned]

so this just happened on my dash...

[unlimitedlover]

Merry X-Mas everyone!ヽ(๏∀๏ )ﾉ

[artzzombi]

Alternate Scene:

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[thneedvillesymphony]

Where is your boy tonight? I hope he is a gentleman. Maybe he won't find out what I know: you were the last good thing about this part of town.

Art by Hime.

[kingexplododragoncosplays]

smackin’ that twerkin’ booty

emm / spook / >rocky

[sprightlysleuth]

Yeah.

And Dani's wearing the star clip Aarron sent her

made here