#bellingham wa

[chlobody]

Sirens washed ashore

[buddycraft]

Hello friends and followers! We’re here with a few quick announcements!

Our Etsy shop will be CLOSED this weekend, starting Friday, November 17, as we attend our first in-person event: the Holiday Queer Makers Market in Bellingham, WA! So if there are any pieces currently in our shop that you want to make yours, be sure to place your order by Thursday, November 16 — or shoot us a message (via here on Tumblr, Twitter, Etsy, or email us at 2buddycraft@gmail.com) anytime to inquire about keeping anything on hold or placing a custom order!

If you happen to be local, there’s still time to RSVP to attend the Market! Just follow this link https://www.innerchildstudio.org/event-details/queer-makers-market-holiday-23 or scan the flowcode in the infographic below! The Market is FREE to attend; however, the first 25 guests who RSVP with a $5 donation to the Inner Child Studio community center will also receive a swag bag of contributions from vendors!

Otherwise, look forward to a brand-new Christmas-themed drop when our shop reopens next week! Thank you for keeping small and minority-owned businesses in your consideration during the holiday shopping season! 🎅💖🍓

[thepradaenchilada]

Wonderful Washington

I had a great time performing at Depot Comedy Club in Bellingham! We had a wonderful audience and I Ioved sharing stage with Javann Jones and Chase Mayers, two of Seattle's funniest comics. Thank you to my pal Travis Nelson for the spot! You were with us in spirit! Also, shout out to Alyse for making us feel right at home. Keep laughing, Bellingham! Until next time!

Photo: Alyse

[nando161mando]

Cops tracked him to his house over a tailpipe, but it didn't end there

[footballandfiasco]

i really want bvb to win. reus is such a loyal man, you won't find smn like him in this new era too often and he just deserves it, that's it. i just know the yellow wall will absolutely be a big challenge for rm, so this is gonna be thrilling ah. i usually always go for rm and root for the new youngsters but dortmund it issss.

hoffe dass bellingham net an der gurgel gepackt wird falls sie gewinnen sollten, wenn du weißt was sich meine? ich gönne dortmund wirklich sehr und glaub fest daran, dass sie 100% ihr potenzial entfalten werden. literally für reus atp

also reus had so much bad luck when it comes to his career, so i hope they can do it for him! also the narrative would be absolutely amazing, what a story!! the other players deserve that, too, of course. if someone had told me, niclas füllkrug would play a cl finale 3 years ago, i would have said 'who?'. that man deserves the world!

my worry is that they completely crumbled under the pressure at the final matchday last season. you could literally feel that they are scared. and if they show up scared against real madrid...idk i just hope they embrace that 'nothing to lose' mentality. give it their all. i also have not decides what would be more tragic - bvb watching bellingham win the cl or bellingham watching his old club win the cl only a year after he left.

[cwtravelconcierge]

Whatcom Falls Park - Bellingham, WA . . . . . #photo #photography #photographer #photooftheday #travelphoto #travelphotography #travelblogger #travelblog #travel #traveler #blog #blogger #whatcomfalls #bellingham #bellinghamwa #wa #washington #roadtrip #westcoast #pacific #pacificcoast #pacificnorthwest #pacificocean #chasingw0nderful (at Whatcom Falls Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnfTFAJN5o/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kimberlyharrisus]

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[masr356]

Unveiling the Best Law Firms in Bellingham, WA: A Comprehensive Guide to Expertise and Services

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[azinsulation]

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[larkbellingham-blog]

Enjoy the Best of Student Apartments in Bellingham, WA at Lark Bellingham

Looking for a student living space that has everything you need and more? Look no further than Lark Bellingham! Our apartments are designed for student life and offer a wide range of amenities to help you live your best life. In this video tour, you'll see why Lark Bellingham is the perfect place to call home. From our 24-hour fitness center to our outdoor lounge with fire pit, we have everything you need to make the most of your college experience. Plus, our pet-friendly apartments come fully furnished with private bathrooms, walk-in closets, and in-unit laundry. And don't forget about our prime location just a quick ride from the Western Washington campus. With a private shuttle bus and free parking available, getting to and from class has never been easier. Ready to make Lark Bellingham your home away from home? Apply early to secure your spot and take advantage of our waived application and deposit fees. Contact us today for more information and to schedule a tour! Visit us https://larkbellingham.com

[troncelliti]

[mellauri]

May 23 2024, Bellingham WA

[tnettnba]

you know the ED bullshit runs deep when you start to worry for yourself bc you want two meals a day instead of one

like why am I worried about allowing lunch lmfao

[biocleanwa]

Need To Use Professionals For Unattended Death Cleanup in Washington and Bellingham, WA

Accidents do happen in life, leaving the family members devastated. The news of a loved one dying alone can become unbearable for many. Life must go on, and getting in touch with a professional company is advisable to request unattended death cleanup in Washington and Bellingham, WA. Early cleaning will not only restore the area perfectly but will also eliminate the deadly germs lurking behind. Sure, the loss of a loved one will always trouble the mind, but it is necessary to safeguard the lives of the survivors. ​ Yes! The idea of someone’s body being discovered days/weeks after death is unimaginable. Yet one has to come to terms with, primarily, when an individual’s body is found alone within a room or somewhere else. The family members are usually informed by the police that to days afterward. This makes it necessary to hurry and clean up the room or area where the body had been found after death. Traumatic as it may be, hiring the services of a professional cleaning team is the best possible way to move forward. Well, it is not unheard of the community members to come together and request such a clean up too. This occurs when the deceased person has no family members in the vicinity, with other community members not knowing the family. The delay may become even more while the law enforcement team examines the body and removes it from the scene. The actual procedure of cleaning up the area can begin only after the investigative team departs. Some people may be tempted to clean the scene themselves, especially when they are racked with guilt at having left the individual alone. Unfortunately, no penance will bring back the person. The best way to rectify the errors is to render the death scene safe s that the house/room becomes habitable once more. The professional team will enter the scene, suitably garbed and carrying specialized equipment. Using a simple mop and water will certainly not do to remove the deadly biohazards when the body has begun to decompose after death. After the area is free and bereft of crowds, the team will secure the area and get going. The blood, if any, would be removed with special chemicals and equipment so that no blood-borne pathogen remains behind. Even more dangerous are the bodily fluids that are found surrounding the body once the tissues begin to melt. The microbes acting on the remnants are pathogenic and may infect the individuals at the scene. Once the floor and the adjoining walls are cleaned thoroughly, the structures are checked for traces of bodily fluids and other remnants. Floor and wall coverings are best removed and discarded from the scene of death. It may be a cautionary measure but essential nevertheless. Last but not least, the team of pros will use strong disinfectants all over the area to render the structure safe, and the traces of chemicals sprayed by the investigating team would be cleaned too. Spraying a good quantity of deodorant is the final stage of unattended death cleanup in Washington and Bellingham, WA.

[madridfangirl]

I'm taking you home NOW!

(Jude Bellingham one-shot)

Summary: Jude sees his girlfriend at a club, tries to control himself as he watches her have the time of her life, but ultimately decides to take the matter in his own hands.

Inspired from an anon request.

Impromptu plans with the team was not a frequent occurrence for Jude. Their schedules just didn’t allow that.

So when the training was cancelled for the next morning and the team was wrapping up from Courtois’ documentary release event, a smaller (younger) group decided to extend the festivities of the night. 

That’s how they ended up in the private section of a high-end club in Madrid. It had a separate entrance, separate kitchen and a whole separate floor for the more ‘esteemed’ guests. With a tinted glass wall separating them from the section below. The glass was see-through from their side - they could enjoy the atmosphere outside but still be hidden from outside view, keeping their privacy intact. 

They had arrived late and the place was already buzzing. Music at high-decibels, along with the energy and vibe. 

As they waited for their large table to be set up, Jude looked through the glass at the upbeat scenes on the dance floor. The place was fairly crowded, yet no one seemed to mind. The DJ was top-notch, pausing the music in the middle to get people to sing along. Rallying them into stadium-like Mexican-waves. Taking their requests. Getting them to dedicate songs to each other. The mood was lit AF.

Just when he was about to turn around to find a seat, his eyes landed on a red dress. A very familiar fitted red dress. On a very familiar body.

The girl had his back to him, leaning over the counter to get the attention of the fit bartender amidst all the noise and crowd.

Once he noticed her, the bartender leaned even closer, trying to make out the drink she was asking for. That went on for a good while, and he finally grinned at her, pulling out the tequila glasses.

Jude was frozen in his spot. He didn’t need her to turn around to know that it was his girlfriend that the bartender was entertaining. That back, those curves, that hair, that ass, those legs - he could pick her out of a line-up in his sleep. And that dress. He had bought that fucking body-hugging dress for her. Something he hadn’t seen her in yet. Until now. 

He was too occupied to hear his teammates calling him from behind. Ultimately, Cama had to come over & smack his arm to get his attention. Before he could follow Jude’s line of sight, the boy recovered quickly, an impeccable smile donning his face. Most of the seats were already taken up. Jude had to find one with a clear view of the floor. So he had to manoeuvre (practically manhandle) Fran away from a corner seat, plopping next to Brahim. A confused looking Fran walking away to find another spot. 

What the fuck was she still doing at the counter? How long does it take to pour a fucking tequila shot? How was this guy a professional?

Maybe he’s taking it slow on purpose.

The bastard.

He craned his neck to get a better view. The guy was holding out salt & lemon in front of her, as she downed her shot. Smiling widely when she appeared to thank him. Jude nearly puked at the sight.

He felt a smack on his arm again, turning around to see Brahim waving the drinks menu in his face.

‘Whatever you’re having.’

He quickly dismissed the interruption & turned around, but she was gone. And the bartender was gone.

Before his mind could run wild, he thankfully placed her making her way through the crowd to the rest of her group, falling happily into her roommate’s arms as she lost her balance. Roma steadied her, and the girls giggled along like maniacs.

Yeah, she was drunk. Pissed drunk. And Jude knew how silly & carefree she got when she was so out of it. But at least she was with Roma, and a couple of other girls Jude could recognise from her pics. Looked like a fun girls night.

They had missed quite a few because work had been super hectic. Even this morning she was certain it would be a long night in office. But looked like something opened up for them as well. 

Good for her. She deserved to let her hair down once in a while. And paint the town red.

If only she could do that with him.

Once his profile shot through the roof since the world cup, and especially since the swashbuckling move to Madrid, Jude had been craving the everyday things he used to be able to do earlier. Like chilling at public places - clubs, cafes, amusement parks - without causing a stampede.

And since she had come into his life, the craving to go out & do regular couple stuff had intensified manifolds. But they had kept their relationship private, wanting to avoid the madness that would come from people getting to know. He couldn’t even take her out for a nice meal - some camera somewhere was always catching him. People constantly filming on their phones, even in the private sections sometimes.

Watching her live freely right now made his heart full - like he was living vicariously through her.

But it also made him ache - wanting to join her & be a normal 20 year old boy. To put his arms around her in a way that leaves no doubt that she was taken. If only he could have that once, just once.

The need to have her dance like that with him, swaying her hips against his body, was physically painful. Not that he was much of a dancer but he knew she’d make it work. Maybe he could throw a small party at his house, invite a few teammates who didn’t have a loose mouth and could keep a secret. And who had girlfriends / partners. Brahim & Fede could be good options. Yeah - he’d try to convince her. They could all dress up & have some fun together. Like regular young couples.

While his mind concocted all these wishful plans, he subconsciously downed every drink Brahim put in front of him. On to his fourth one now. In less than 15 mins.

‘You may wanna slow down, buddy.’

No response.

‘Jude.’

No response.

Jude had not turned his face fully, to not draw attention, but his eyes were still focused on her through his peripheral vision. He had been casually turning around and nodding in the middle to appear interested, but mentally he wasn’t present.

‘Boss might drop you in the next game. For Ceballos.’

Still no response.

Brahim laughed & elbowed him in the ribs.

‘Owww what the fuck?’

‘Who is she & where is she?’

‘What? I don’t understand.’

‘Yeah, cut the crap. Someone has clearly caught your attention. Now who’s the one?’

Brahim rose from his seat to try to look behind Jude’s frame but Jude caught him & pulled him down. Others looked at them curiously but Jude just laughed it off, saying he was drunk. They bought it; they were drunk too.

But not Brahim. He was a tanker.

‘Don’t.’

Jude gritted out slowly. 

‘Oh boy - you know her from before don’t you?’

Who the fuck made him this smart in such matters? He wished one of the other boys were there instead - they would have laughed it off with ‘I bet she’s hot’ or something. 

But not Brahim. He caught on. He observed as Jude shifted uncomfortably in his seat, trying to make a decision. It was like watching a golden retriever attempting to do trigonometry. 

Brahim laughed. Jude narrowed his eyes at him. The group called for another round of shots, still oblivious.

‘What’s funny?’

‘Your pathetic cover up.’

‘Oh shut up.’

Jude gulped his 5th drink - he wasn’t even sure which mix it was.

‘I…it’s complicated, mate.’

Brahim’s face softened. 

‘Hey, it’s fine. Don’t need to say anything. Let’s talk when you are ready.’

Jude wanted to. Talking to someone on the team would really help. They were the only ones who would get it. Maybe he could get some useful advice on how to handle the public aspect of the relationship. Brahim was just the guy for it.

But, not now. His mind was too scattered with her thoughts now to have this deep conversation.

‘Thanks.’

Brahim smiled & nodded softly.

‘Must be a special lady.’

Jude smiled back. 

‘But seriously, get a hold of yourself if you don’t want others to notice.’

The boys grinned at each other.

Jude turned to admire his special lady once more, who was waving to the music happily. A big smile on her face. Making her look all the more beautiful. The red looked gorgeous on her - the dress, the heels, the ruby lips. 

He couldn’t wait for the night to be over so he could take her home. 

With that thought, he let her be. And went back to his mates. For real this time.

Next 30 mins passed peacefully. 

And then, the DJ decided to screw with Jude. By playing salsa tracks. A romantic dance. A partner dance.

The floor cleared quickly and only the couples remained, dancing to the fast tunes in a close embrace. And, just as his luck would have it, he saw his girlfriend emerge on the floor with Roma, both giggling uncontrollably.

The girls held each other close, and started dancing like the other couples, taking turns on leading their partner.

Jude could’t take his eyes off Ananya. His breath hitched when he saw her spinning & shimmying & dipping in that atrociously tight dress, which kept inching up her thighs with her highly paced moves. She didn’t even notice. But he did. And he knew other guys around her would notice too.

If only he could build a shield around her. A barrier which no one could see past. 

If only he could hold her tight and be the person she was dancing so sensually with. Separating her from the crowd, their wandering eyes and sweaty bodies.

Unaware of how she was torturing her boyfriend, Ananya kept dancing like her life depended on it.   Swaying in sync with the beats, drawing attention to her firm round butt. 

Jude looked down at his pants, as if willing his body to behave. And counted back from 100 to 1 to not do something stupid. Like walking over to her right now.

She’d probably murder him, but at least this torture would end.

Just when he thought it couldn’t get any worse, the music moved to lifts. The couples followed the beats, and the men lifted their partners off the ground in a variety of moves.

The girls obviously couldn’t do that. And Jude breathed a sigh of relief. But it was too soon.

An ugly, disgusting asshole approached Ananya, offering his sweaty, small hand to be her partner. She obviously refused, like Jude knew she would. But that split second was enough for Jude to lose his shit.

The longer that pig stayed around her, not getting the clear no, the harder Jude gripped his glass. Brahim covered for his friend, knowing he was out of it right now. 

The girls smartly decided to move to their table. Where their bags were. And Jude took the opportunity to dial her immediately. 

He saw her pull out her phone and smile adorably when she saw it was him calling. Both moved away from their tables, making excuses, finding a corner in their respective sections. His eyes still firmly following her.

‘Heyy babyy.’

She slurred on the line, while blowing kisses through the phone. Jude was unmoved.

‘A bra would have been nice with this dress.’

It hit her like a bucket of cold water.

‘Erm….what?’

She looked around rapidly, the movement making her head spin.

‘Especially if you intended to dance like that.’

She didn’t know if this was real or if she was hallucinating.

‘How did…where are you?’

‘Look up - straight ahead.’

She did. It looked like plain glass but she could make out enough lights beyond it to figure that it was a section divider. 

Ofcourse. 

How long was he watching her? What was that tone?

And why was it making her nervous? She was just minding her own business. Having fun. What’s wrong with that?

‘Meet me outside in 2 minutes. Ask for the back door.’

‘What?’

‘We are going home right now, Ananya.’

She was crazy about him. But that boy could be so pigheaded at times. 

‘No.’

‘Excuse me?’

‘You heard me. Not calling it a night yet.’

‘Oh yes you are.’

She loved his domineering attitude in bed, but not so much in day to day life. 

‘Jude - I barely get time with my friends.’

‘You work with them. You are with them all day. But your nights are mine.’

Despite being mad, that sent a shiver down her spine. Darn that bastard.

But no - she’ll hold her ground here. She won’t give in. He needed to learn that he can’t always get his way. And he most certainly can’t boss her around.

‘Look - I’m gonna need 2 hours, yeah? How about I come to yours after?’

‘How about I come down, throw you over my shoulder & take you with me?’

She should be mad. She should be raving mad. But her skin started to heat at his words. Her treacherous body refusing to comply with the commands of her brain. 

‘You wouldn’t dare.’

She whispered, hating how small her voice sounded.

‘Try me.’

His was cocky and confident, as always. That made her recover quickly.

‘Do that - and you can forget about taking me home. Not tonight. Not any night.’

Heavy breathing at both ends. Jude changed tact, not one to accept defeat.

‘I sat here watching you, wanting you, waiting for you. Paid no heed to my friends. And you’re picking yours OVER ME?’

He made it sound like the worst tragedy in the world. Like she had wronged him in a thousand different ways. She saw right through the attempted manipulative wordplay. It may have worked with his other admirers, not with her.

‘Gosh I’m not picking anyone over you. Just wanna chill here some more with my friends.’

Jude being Jude pushed further, like he always did when he wanted something badly. Giving up was not in his dictionary.

‘Yeah? Chill with that bartender maybe? Have some more shots?.’

Ananya stilled. She did flirt a teeny bit with that guy to get her drink faster, and she could tell the guy reciprocated disproportionately. Giving her extra shots on the house. But she quickly left after, nipping it in the bud. It was all quite harmless, really.

Then why was guilt washing over her in waves? Why couldn’t she come up with any half decent response?

Also, how the fuck did Jude catch that from a distance? 

Jude could see he had hit the nail on the head. This was his window to double down.

‘Outside. NOW.’

‘1 hour.’

‘Nope.’

’Ok 50 mins. Take it or leave it.’

’15 mins - and I get a strip tease when we get home.’

‘Please Jude.’

‘Save that for when I pound you into the mattress tonight.’

She had to sit down, unable to handle his onslaught in her drunken state. Feeling hot all over with just his words.

’30 mins. Final.’

She needed some consolation win.

He stayed quiet for a few moments.

’30 mins. And strip tease.’

She evaluated silently, realising that’s the longest window she’d get. Before he actually does something stupid to draw attention to them. 

‘Fine. But I’m going for brunch tmrw with my friends.’

They usually spent Saturdays cooped up in his bedroom since he had late training. Not tomorrow though - she’d take pride over pleasure. And she really wanted to take him down a peg.

‘Sure - if you can walk.’

‘Oh you…….you little……..I HATE YOU.’

‘Then why are you getting wet right now?’

She nearly dropped her phone. At his audacity, and the fact that he was fucking right. 

Tonight was going to be a long night, and he’d make her make it up to him. Make her be a ‘good girl’ for him.

Somehow, despite crumbling on her will to resist him, it didn’t feel like much of a loss. Because she knew he’d make it worth her while too. Like he always did.

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I could not stop thinking about this scenario & wrote this in the little time I got this weekend 🥹

Thank you dear anon - this was too good to not be written :)

For those who don't know, the characters are from Star Crossed Lovers.

Parts of Part 2 of this one-shot covered in Ch 12.