#either way he read like 2 books on boring train rides to school about plants and no one can convince me otherwise

[vixy-exists]

While I'm getting torn in 3 ways, have a headcanon! Nakajima likes plants they're the only living organisms he doesn't find annoying aside from Yumiko and Cerberus

Yeah, this is canon. Who do you think takes care of that plant? His mom who's barely home? His dad in LA?

[katelynnt]

Strawberry Fields

Chapter 4

The plane ride was quite boring, I mainly slept. Our plan is to spend the day going through the main tourist attractions and then get on a train to Liverpool, which is what we did. We went to Buckingham Palace, Big Ben (which fun fact is actually called Elizabeth Tower, but the old bell inside was called Big Ben... Anyway). The British Museum, Natural History Museum, St. Paul's Cathedral...

I was most excited to go to Abbey Road... 

My mother on the other hand hated the whole trip, I keep pointing out spots I knew The Beatles had been to as well as just talk, and talk, and well talk.

Both Cassandra and I were exhausted, at the end of the day, we made it to King's Cross, cause you know Hogwarts... Anyway, we got tickets for Liverpool.

My feet hurt...

The train ride was tiring, my mother went on and on about how she met this man at the hotel. Let's just say she is up $100, as to how she got it I don't know nor do I care.

I zoned out listening to music as I do. Elton John's Sacrifice came on I couldn't help but get lost in my mind. I thought about Thomas, even though I'm young and have no clue what love is, I know I didn't love him. And if he's honest he doesn't love me, we're just a show for our parents, nothing more.

Hopefully by the time I'm 18, in what, 2 years? I'll leave him and mainly my mother behind.

I don't hate her... she's my mom, after all, but she's difficult. She is, as Madonna says, a 'material girl.' Does that make her a villain, no, does it make her distant and cold... yes. She's no whore, of course, she wouldn't stoop so low. She just can convince others to do what she wants, which has helped us in the past. It scares me I may have that ability, given her comment about my father... whoever he may be.

In school I was good at speaking, working with others, being a 'leader' as my teacher called it. How I do it is beyond me, maybe it's my father in me, maybe he's a leader, a politician, CEO, lawyer, or hell a really smart homeless man. Mom has never talked about him, only that he gives her money for me. Most likely he was a one-night stand with a wife and my mom put him under her spell as she does. I know I'll never know who he is, and I've made my peace with that fact. However I do get curious at times, think of what could be, what he would be like if he's sweet... or a dick.

"Wednesday morning at five o'clock As the day begins Silently closing her bedroom door Leaving the note that she hoped would say more"

I knew immediately what song this was, I smile, its as if my phone knew exactly  how I was feeling

She (we never thought of ourselves) Is leaving (never a thought for ourselves) Home (we struggled hard all our lives to get by) She's leaving home, after living alone, for so many years

The song didn't make me feel sad, instead, I felt safe, its almost like John was speaking directly to me telling me it will be ok that I wasn't alone. I know its a silly thought but I couldn't help but think, what made him write something like this, why did it represent everything I knew?

This is why I love music, and why I'm here. Music can speak to millions of people make them feel something, helps them cope with life. It's a made my hell feel a bit more bearable.

I looked out the window and I notice we are arriving at the station, I chuckled, I spent close to 3 hours thinking about The Beatles and my mother. If that doesn't sum up my life I don't know what does.

I grab my luggage and walk down the aisle with my mother in the toe. I step off the train and feel the wind picking up, it wasn't cold but it wasn't warm either. England weather was going to take some getting used to, right now back home it's probably hot as balls. It was late 9:30-ish with the only source of light being the lights on the station and roads.

My mother comes up from behind me turning as she states, "Valerie, get the Uber would you." She looks around the platform as if someone was going to mug us if she took her eyes off the area. "Yes, Cassandra." I joked. She turned to face me with a raised eyebrow. I put my hands up in surrender, she rolled her eyes and gave me the name of the hotel.

After a good 15 minutes the car pulls up at the entrance we get in and I look out into the night. I didn't hear my mom until I felt her pinching my arm "Ow what the hell?" I yelped. "Language" she scolds, "Sorry but what did you expect." I realized we made it to the hotel, I thank the driver and grab my book-bag and small dark blue duffle bag. I look to see the hotel in front of me. It was quite modern with glass surrounding it, and the view around was gorgeous with the ocean just a few yards ways. With more tall buildings and a large walkway nearby.

We walk through the doors and are greeted with cold air blasting, most likely the AC but damn it was cold. As I look around I see the front desk, it was again very modern, the desk itself was a grey with black stone on top, next to it was a glass staircase going who knows where a wooden couch stood in the middle with the wood making a light "C" in its shape.

I slumped down on the said couch as mom walks up to the lady behind the desk. I pull my phone and headphones back out and get my playlist going, looking through my phone seeing if anyone has texted me (No one did). I look through my social media see the comments left on my latest post of the train before I boarded. I don't use social media often, I find the people on it too snobby for their own good. It's mainly for me to put things I want to see later in life, like a time capsule in your pocket.

Cassandra looks back at me with an annoyed face, I know that face, its the "get your ass over here" face. I gathered my things and look over my shoulder to see her walking towards me with a key card in her hand.

"I'm starving and they don't have food here, I need you to go out get and something." She stated very bluntly going through her phone. I swear shes on that thing more than I do.

"Where? I didn't see anything places nearby" I questioned, I didn't like the idea of walking around in the middle of the night in a place I didn't recognize. My mom didn't even look up, "You'll be fine, go ill take the bags" She then handed me a key card and two $20's, or should I say pounds, I don't know... she then shooed me away.

I walk out of the hotel, it was surprisingly warmer than expected with the dry air blowing slightly. I started walking to my right, I had no idea where I was going I just let my feet carry me where they wanted hoping they'd lead me to food.

As I looked around I saw buildings left, right and center, I pass a cafe that was closed. My phone was close to dying at only %2, so it would be of no help. I walked for a bit longer looking at the headlights of passing cars and street lights before a knot rose in my stomach... I'm lost. I make a left at a stoplight watching the cars pass. My mind went to my mom, "She's probably sleeping" I muttered to my self know she wouldn't have been helpful anyway.

I continued walking until a reached a stone wall, it was covered in graffiti and was maybe 5 feet tall. I looked and saw a few words written on the walls but didn't stop to read them.

Then I saw it, the red gates of Strawberry Fields. "Holy shit" I yelled to no one.

I read the sign and I was right, it was Strawberry Fields with a few words under it like "Forever", "Paul is DEAD", and a few signatures. I couldn't help but laugh, I was smiling like crazy forgetting completely about my previous predicament.

Looking around I didn't see anyone, peering inside the gates it as well seems vacant.

An idea forms in my head, one I know will get me in huge trouble. However, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Gears start to turn in my head, I look around once more.

What if I do what He did? What if I jump the gate and walk around? This was a safe place, a second home. Maybe I could see what it was like. Maybe I could see where the amazing John Lennon spent his time.

God, I sound like a creep... Well, when it came to The Beatles I was, I mean I knew everything about them, it kinda scares my friends and family. I know everything they did to the date. If that didn't count as creepy I don't know what was.

"Ok, That's it! "I yelled out of nowhere, making up my mind.

I looked at the walls I couldn't climb over them but maybe if I found something tall I can jump over. I walked around to see a raised part of the ground like a small hill at the back end of the wall. It was just high enough to jump on the top of the wall and look over a large garden.

I jumped down and land on my hands and knees, slowly I got up and cleaned off the dirt from my hands.

A huge tree if the first thing I see, it overlooks the street and sidewalk. I walk past it to see a small path with small plants along with it. I was somewhat taken care of, but it still had a wild feel to it. Flower and bushes all around hiding the wall I just came from, it was like I entered a whole new planet.

"Hm, I can tell why John came here." I thought. It was peaceful you couldn't hear the cars passing by now and then, only the sound of the leaves crunching under my feet.

I continued on the path until I came upon a bench it sat on a hill slightly overlooking a large part of the garden. I sat down setting my phone and headphone out of my pocket to sit comfortably. Sitting down I noticed a building that was quite modern looking, mostly the store/museum for the place.

I sat for what felt forever humming "Strawberry Fields Forever", then "I will", "Till there was you" until I closed my eyes. I have never felt more relaxed, I started to get drowsy (I wasn't surprised I was humming myself to sleep).

Soon I laid down on the bench eyes still closed...

HIIII I loved writing this way back when, just before high school started. Any way I hope you liked it as much as I do!

[surveysonfleek]

1211.

Do you want your last ex to be happy, even if it means not being with you? sure. If you have a smartphone, what’s the last app you downloaded? What about the last app you uninstalled?   the last app i downloaded was that simpsons tapped out. i need to kill time lol. the last app i deleted was a business one. If you were a straight member of the opposite sex, who are some celebrities you think you’d have a thing for?   rihanna, beyonce, rita ora. not sure who else. Have you ever dyed your own hair? How did it turn out?   yes. it was fine, not a huge change. Right-handed or left-handed? right-handed.

What is the wallpaper on your cellphone?   just a boring iphone one. Does your first, middle, and last spell something?   huh? Favorite TV channel? i don’t have one.  What is your least favorite breed of dog?   i don’t have one tbh. it all depends on the dog’s personality. In your opinion, are leggings appropriate to wear as pants?   yes, i think they’re fine as long as they’re not see through. Have you ever had a teacher that also taught your parents?   nope. Is there any alcohol in the fridge?   yes, wine.

Do you hate it when people smoke around you?   i don’t really care. What do you want for your birthday?   a watch. Who is the most inappropriate person you know?   i know a couple but only when they’re intoxicated. Who in your phone has a heart after their name?   my boyfriend. After breaking up, what’s the worst?   learning how to move on by yourself. Do you have a second mom? nope. When was the hardest time in your life? What made it so hard & how did you overcome it? when my parents separated. it was just a shitty time in my life, i dreaded going home just coz they ignored each other. How do you relieve stress? sleeping, watching movies/tv shows. When you die do you want to have a funeral service? Why or why not?   yeah, i would. it would bring a lot of people together i guess. What illegal drugs have you tried? Describe how you feel when you take each. If you haven’t tried any, would you ever want to? weed, coke, mdma. are shrooms illegal? if so, then yeah i’ve done that too. What is your opinion on capital punishment?   eh. What period of history was your favorite to learn about? If you don’t like history, what is your favorite thing to learn about? modern history. Where is your favorite fast food restaurant & what do you order when you go there? burger king. a whopper. i haven’t had one in ages. What do you think about smoking in public places?   it’s fine. What’s your favorite cheese? camembert. What’s your favorite type of chocolate?   milk. How do you like your steak? medium rare. What’s the last time you ate something you’d picked in the wild? i feel like i’ve never done that. Arrange the following in order of preference: Pineapple, Orange, Apple, Strawberry, Cherry, Watermelon, Banana.   banana, watermelon, pineapple, orange, apple, strawberry, cherry. What is your opinion on “God?”   i believe in them. i’m just not religious whatsoever. What is your favorite Christmas movie?   elf. Who are the three most important people in your life?   i’d have to choose four. my immediate family and boyfriend. Why did you go to the doctor the last time you went?   i had food poisoning. What is your favorite boy band?   boyz ii men. What is your favorite Beatles song?   i don’t have one tbh. What is your favorite type of bird? toucans are cool. What is something you hate, but wish you loved? olives. If you could profoundly release anxiety’s grip on one area of your life what would it be? everything. i have the weirdest irrational anxiety. it’s frustrating. What’s the cutest thing your SO does, but denies it’s cute in any way? his mannerisms. Are you smiling in your Facebook profile picture?   yeah, i’m in mid laughter haha. Does it irritate you when people go on and on about how amazing their boyfriend/girlfriend is? only if it’s the only thing they talk about. If you wear eye shadow, do you put on a dark color or a light?   i like neutral shades, browns, pinks, nudes. What do you believe in the most?   idk. What do you avoid like the plague?   driving haha. i do it anyway. What is your main goal of the year?   finding a new job. Do you listen to music while you drive? always. Waffle cone or bowl?   cone. Do you like video games? Why?   it really depends, i’m picky with them. they’re fun to kill time with. Do you take selfies with those animal filters? when they first came out on snapchat they were cute but now i just think they took tacky. What book will you NOT read?   many. What YouTube channel can you not stand to watch? stupid ones. pewdiepie, those logan brother, ricegum etc. they’re terrible, i don’t get the appeal. Do you like big, normal or small glasses?   normal. How do you feel about colored contacts? it’s whatever. to each their own. Is pregnancy beautiful?   sure. Do you dance at weddings/parties or are you shy?   sometimes. when i’m in the mood. Are you kind to animals at all times?   i don’t really take notice of them tbh. Have you ever been bitten by an animal really hard? yes. Do you trust dogs? only my dog. Do you trust cats?   nope. What stereotype do you fall into the best?   slacker. Do you have to take stairs or an elevator to get to your house? stairs. Have you ever seen a pelican in real life? yes. all the damn time at the beaches. Do you carry pepper spray with you?   nope. Name three sites you have been bullied on. none tbh. i keep a pretty low profile. Has there ever been a fire inside your house? Tell me the story. nope. not one out of control. Have you ever had a scary encounter with a wild animal?   no. Have you ever had a emergency surgery?   no. Do you think your hair looks better natural or dyed?   natural. What’s one thing that makes your stomach hurt? anxiety lol. and food. i have a weak stomach. If you had kids, would you take them to Disney World?   of course! What unnatural hair color looks best on you? really dark purple. What is your least favorite pizza place?   i don’t know tbh. What is the name of your first pet?   dopey. he was a bird lol. What is your favorite fairytale?   hmmm. rumpelstiltskin. Have you ever suffered a fracture?   yes. in my pinky from basketball. What countries would you like to visit?   japan and the bahamas. Had a serious surgery?   the most serious would be a dog bite when i was 2. i only remember bits and pieces of it though. Gotten stitches?   yes. Bitten someone?   not seriously. Would you ever cosplay?   probably not. How slowly or quickly would you say you eat? pretty quickly. Have you ever drank from a real coconut?   yes! not as sweet as i thought it’d be. Do you have bird feeders hanging up outside? What about any hanging plants? nope. If you were poor, living on the streets, & had no family to aid you, would you take up a job offer to work in a slaughterhouse? if that was the only job i could get, then yeah. it would suck but unfortunately we need money to live. Have you ever had a grandparent come live with you?   yeah. Do you keep your fortunes from fortune cookies?   i did for awhile, kept it in my phone case.  When you walk into your bedroom, is the light switch on the right side or the left side of the door? right. Who makes the majority of the food for Thanksgiving in your family? we don’t celebrate thanksgiving here. Does your house have a real chimney? nope. If you had to endure one natural disaster (i.e. hurricane, tornado, etc), what would you pick and why?   no idea just because i’ve never been through one. probably a hurricane though? i think my house could withstand that. How did you learn to ride a bicycle?   pretty sure my dad taught me. i relied on training wheels even though i knew how to ride without them and finally just got rid of them when i was about 8 lol. If you want any tattoos or piercings, what’s next on your list? don’t want either. Are you good at understanding baby talk?   nope. What was the last movie that you saw in the theaters?   it’s been forever. i think it was deadpool 2 or ocean’s eight. Can you do a hand stand?   nope. If you could, you would go to the moon?   probably not.  Do you like candy canes?   no. Have you ever gotten in trouble at school for wearing revealing clothes?   no. we had uniforms. Have you ever seriously thought about getting plastic surgery?   no. Do you prefer your jeans normal or ripped?   normal. i like acid wash and that distressed look though. Have you ever actually woken up screaming because of a nightmare?   no. Have you watched Breaking Bad?   i’ve seen about half of it. Have you ever been skating?   yes. Do you feel comfortable singing in front of others?   hell no. Name four favorite fast food restaurants & what you usually order at each one. burger king: whopper meal. mcdonalds: cheeseburger or applie pie. kfc: twista meal. sushi hub: i always get sushi and avocado, crispy chicken and avocado and prawn katsu rolls. Name four favorite sit down restaurants & what you usually order at each one.   hurricanes: ribs. hooters: wings in either spicy garlic or teriyaki sauce. idk where else tbh. Would you say you’re more close-minded or open-minded? Is there anyone in your family or group of friends you’d consider close-minded? If so, does it ever bother you? definitely open minded. i think my family and friends are quite open minded. i’m not really close to anyone who i really disagree with when it comes to my views. What is the most fucked up movie you’ve seen? Why?   i honestly forgot what it was called but it was on netflix and there’s just a room of people in this weird room and only one could survive. When it’s time to dress up for a special occasion, are you more likely to wear a dress, a skirt, or dress pants? a dress. If you eat oatmeal, do you add water or milk to it? What is your favorite flavor?   i never ear oatmeal. Have you ever been brave enough to cut your hair in a very different way? If you have, did you regret your decision after?   nah. How attractive is a girl is a suit? How attractive is a guy in a dress?   it all depends on how the clothes fit the person tbh. What does your dad do?   he works in a factory. Are your fingers long, or short? they’re pretty stubby. Are you allergic to any dogs? nope. Have you ever used an epi pen?   no. What is the meaning of your first name? goddess of wine. funnily enough i’m not a fan of wine. Did you toss your hat in the air at graduation?   i don’t think i did actually lol. Does it usually take you awhile to recover from illnesses? sometimes. it depends. i’ll either get over a sickness in a couple of days or it’ll take weeks. Would you rather get married outside or inside?   inside only because knowing my luck it’ll be raining. Do you put your elbows on the table when you eat? Do you think it’s rude? i don’t think i do but i don’t really consider it rude. Is you hair color the same as it was when you were a baby?   yes. What are your thoughts on mini-skirts or mini-dresses?   not a fan of them on myself. Have you ever died in one of your dreams?   yes haha. then i woke up. Which is tastier: fruity gum or minty gum?   fruity tbh. Be honest, have you ever bullied anybody? Who was it?   not seriously. i’ve been teased but i haven’t been a constant target. What was the mascot at your elementary school?   we didn’t have one. What is one romantic movie that you enjoy enough to watch more than once?   the proposal. Have you ever had a significant other NOT believe you when you said “i love you” to them? Why was that? How did you react? nope. Is there a band logo you would get tattooed on yourself?   no. If you had a baby, would you want to have it at home or in a hospital?   hospital. wouldn’t want to jeopardise anything. What was the last thing you ordered online?   invitations to be printed. What’s your favorite planet?   earth. What are three things that fascinate you? travelling, space and culture. Have you ever suffered from an eating disorder? no. Do you enjoy doing yoga? not really. Have you ever had to do a class in summer school?   nope. Have you ever had fondue?   yes. only a chocolate one though. i’d love to try a cheese one. Have you ever taken photos in a photobooth?   yes. If you have a dog, do you walk it regularly? not really. he’s turning 15 this year and is super old. we have a huge backyard so he still runs around when he wants. Do porcelain dolls scare you?   they don’t scare me but i definitely wouldn’t want to start a collection. Which is worse, Teletubbies or Boohbas? boohbas were weird af. Would you ever consider getting a tattoo on the inside of your bottom lip? nope. Do you like to play air hockey? yes. Have you ever been in a castle?   technically yes. it’s just not my definition of a castle. Are you a lightweight when it comes to alcohol?   i’m okay. Do you like tacos?   only soft tacos.