#eli the elephant

[the-ultimate-squish]

[anadorablekiwi]

Pictured: my weighted microwavable elephant plushie that smells like lavender (i think theres real lavender in it), doing its duty and being smashed between myself and the fridge door as i fail to find food before i have to go pick up Aria from school

[heart-buzz]

commission for @gingerweed-man !

[espressotyme]

And now an elephant, according to Google AI.

[dipstar1489]

Elis Elephant

Name: Elis Elephant

Nickname: None

Age: 36 (spirit’s original death), 51 (spirit’s age of death + time in animatronic)

Gender: Male, he/him

Species: Elephant

Skills: great memory, intelligent, resourceful, quick speed, best hearing of the group, trunk works as an arm, was an engineer in his life, was apart of the park since the very beginning

Disadvantages: impulsive, difficulty moving arms, cluttered bag, scatter brained, can’t stand being stared at, won’t attack if he sees the name tag says Katie Holt, Marlo Holt or Jessica Holt

Refrence: https://www.reddit.com/r/creepy/comments/2km24i/mitzi_mozzarella_from_the_chuck_e_cheese/

[ninebaalart]

Ancient Psychic Tandem War Elephant

I feel like towards the later end of the series the crew wanted to do something with "Eli" here but it never fully cohered together and they picked up the Maja plotline to help end the show in a different way. Dunno if a focus episode on Eli and Maja was ever planned but it would have been interesting especially with the sort of weird implications we get about Eli in "Something Big" that aren't really followed up on.

[goldendaydna]

Concept idea

Lisa is over at Robbie's house ya know common thing, nothing new. She gets some frosting in her hair cuz she was baking at his house and goes to the bathroom to wash it off, it's only a little so she can just rinse it off in the sink with some shampoo. Though one look at the bottle and she lets out this horrified scream.

Robbie rushes in and and she just turns to him in absolute shock and goes "Robbie, please tell me you don't use 2 in 1 shampoo."

Robbie does not see the problem, and a long conversation goes on from there. Lisa almost screams again when Robbie said he's contemplated on getting that 3 in 1 bottle.

The next day Lisa comes back with a tub of shampoo, conditioner, lotions, face masks, etc, and of course snacks. She is insistent on a spa day; Gabe is absolutely excited about it while Robbie is a bit grumpy but he goes along with it anyway cuz it makes both Gabe and Lisa happy.

He ends up having fun so he's not against having more spa days again. He soon after tosses that 2 in 1 bottle in the trash (thank goodness).

[thepals]

Going to eep gn yall but be prepared I am plotting art of the works for tmr !!

[k0juki]

Since u asked for mafia max prompts- max takes revenge on ur father for keeping him away from you for so long. And now they are finally a family together. Just max you and eli, not that you'd have to know how or what happened to your father you're just happy max is such a devoted husband and father.

OMG?! Yes!!!

Mafia!Max Verstappen x fem!reader

Revenge

English is not my first language so feel free to point out any mistakes or errors! Also the picture is not mine! Credit goes to owner!

More mafia!Max here.

Wc: 1457

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You and Max had a lot to catch up on, not only he wanted to be a good dad, but a loving husband as well. But that has to wait, first things first. The first few days he had spent in your penthouse, he wanted to know what Eli liked and disliked, what is his favorite Disney movies and what food he loves.

He discovered that Eli loves pancakes with homemade strawberry jam. For Max, it was too sweet, but he had made sure that it was always on the shelf, right next to sugar. Next was his favorite movie, Cars. He was really like his father with cars and nobody could change that, but what Eli absolutely didn't like was some itchy clothing and when it was raining. Strange.

And that surprised him, because you love rain and when you live in a place like London where rain is a daily occurrence, he didn't want his little boy to be scared.

That was one of his main reasons why he wanted you back in the Netherlands. Next of his reasons was your father. How he hated that man.

Not only did he have to leave behind the woman he had loved and still do, but he never got to know how Eli slowly grew up, yes he is still pretty small, but he wanted to experience it.

His first steps, he wasn't here. His first words, "mama", he wasn't here either and on his birthdays, again, he wasn't here.

Max knew that it wasn't your fault, he never took it out on you. He knew who's fault it really was. Yes, in some ways it was Max's fault too, but your father had a lot of chances to say anything to him and he didn't say a single word.

He knew what he had to do, even if his choices could have consequences, but he couldn't get over it. He had to do it. By all means necessary. For his son and for you, his love of his life.

Max had a lot of people here in London, one of them was Lando, he was one of the best and Max needed him to watch over you and Eli, as he had some important things to do.

That's what he had said to you, but you knew better. You knew what he was going to do, by just a look in his stormy, blue eyes and you let him to do it.

Of course you knew Lando, you saw him many times before you and Max broke up. He was his good friend, not just a colleague, but truly a good friend, someone that everybody deserves for life.

"I won't be gone for long, Schats." Max said as he took your head in both of his hands and softly kissed your forehead. "I will be back before you know it."

"Be careful Max." You answered, always so worried for him and hugged his waist as he held you. "Do you wanna see Eli before you leave?"

Max knew that Eli was sleeping, it was right after his lunch, but still, it is his son, so Max just nodded his head yes and you took him to his bedroom where he peacefully sleeps.

Max carefully came to his sleeping form, that was holding his stuffed elephant. He got from Max a day before and Max carefully kissed his cheek as not to wake him up. "Love you Eli, I will be right back."

He turned around and softly closed the door. "Lando will be there to watch over you both, before I come back." It wasn't a question, more like a statement.

"Lando? Lando Norris?" You asked and Max nodded. You took Maxs hand and led him to the front door. Just as you were about to say something, there was a knock on the door and Max opened.

"Hey mate, how are you doing?" Lando said happily and pulled Max in a half hug he patted him on his back. Then, as he turned around, he saw you and his never ending smile brightened up more.

"Y/n, love, how are you doing? You look amazing...like always." He said and whispered the last part in your ear as he wrapped you in a full hug. You really missed him.

"Ehmr..." Max growled and spoke as you and Lando let go of each other. "Lando, you know what to do." By that, Max means to keep you and Eli safe, don't let anyone else in and if something, anything happens, call him.

"Of course I do mate." Lando answered.

You took a few steps forward and stood right in front of him. "Be quick, alright?"

"Of course." Max answered and pulled you for a quick kiss on the forehead. "I love you Schats." With that he left.

"So, where's the little smurf?"

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Meanwhile Max got into the car in which Charles was waiting. Charles wanted to see you too, but he and Max had some killing to do. He made a mental note to visit you later.

Charles was another mafia boss. His territory is in Monaco and everybody knows that he owns every corner there. He and Max are long time friends, since like preschool. Charles knew how important this is to him, so he didn't wasted any time and hopped on the plane to get to him.

"You ready?" Charles asked as Max got into the car. He didn't care enough to buckle himself and started a car.

"I was born ready to kill him." Max informed "Let's go."

As they arrived in front of your fathers house, Max was first to get out of the car and he was also the first to kick the door open. Gun in his hand, he shot everyone who crossed his path.

As he moved to the last door, which he knew was your father's workroom, he opened to see him sitting in his chair, with his back towards Max.

"Your father will be furious when he finds out." He had said, he didn't even try to beg because he knew it was useless, it would only hurt his ego.

"Don't forget that I have a son too, and he won't stop looking for you, till he kills you." Yes, you had an older brother, Mark. What a fucker.

His dislike for him was about as great as for your father. But he was harder to find, not many people knew where he was or what he was doing, that's why you were with Lando right now.

"I think he will understand me."

"You really think that? I guess that you don't know your father very much then, just like your son." He whispered the last part, but loud enough for Max to hear.

That was Max's last straw. He raised the gun and pulled the trigger. The blood was everywhere. Max was breathing heavily, then turned around and without a single word left the room. He needed a shower, knowing that he can't go to you like that, all bloody and sweaty.

"We will stop somewhere, so I can clean myself."

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When Elijah woke up and came to you, he was all sleepy and confused, he didn't notice that Lando wasn't Max. His new uncle. When he did notice him was as he sat down next to you.

"Eli, this is your uncle Lando. Say hi." He turned to Lando, but then got all shy and climbed in your arms, where he knew it was safe. "C'mon Eli, he's not going to bite."

Eli turned his head to Lando and quietly said, "hi" and then he put his head back to your chest.

"Hi Eli, I heard you like cars?" That got Elijah's attention. Cars? Now he won't stop talking about them.

Just as Elijah got to talk about his car toys and movies he saw, the front door of your penthouse opened and Max walked in. Eli didn't waste any second and ran up from your arms to him. "Daddy!"

"Hey Eli." Max said as he bent down to pick him up. "Were you good for mommy?" Elijah nodded his little head and wrapped his small arms around his neck. It's unbelievable how quickly he got used to Max.

"Well, I guess I'll let you guys be." Lando said as he hugged you for the last time and then left the apartment.

"Are you alright?" You asked Max as he sat down next to you and put Eli between you two.

"Of course." Max smiled a little and put his arm around your back. "I'm just glad I'm home." He finished and tilted his head to give you a soft kiss on the lips.

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I need more mafia Max prompts!!🩷🫶

Don't copy or translate my work!

[a-sad-mage]

It will never not be upsetting yet hilarious to me that Eli Shane is 15.

I mean, seriously, this kid spends an entire year, just fighting in Slugterra, he's been betrayed on several occasions, like he straight up let's Twist and Tad in his home, calls them his friends and they stab him in the back.

Is either being compared to his dad, or blamed for things his dad did.

Is probably dealing with the dilemma that his father is a murderer, as we still don't know what exactly happened to Tom Por or if Will Shane actually killed him.

Saw his dad tackle Blakk and the Goon into that Terra portal thing, after having him back for probably less than an hour.

Burpy, his best friend, almost died.

Was under the Goons influence and hurt in friends, probably causing some self-loathing.

Eli Shane is a kid, barley a teenager. He is put into an adults world, to be the symbol of hope, and the figure to rally behind.

Eli Shane is a kid, barley a teenager. He should not have to run head first into danger just to inspire others to fight for what's right.

I get having a figure that can be seen as pillar of strength can rally people to do the impossible, but why does that figure have to be Eli?

Why must it be a Shane?

But of the other foot,

This 15 year old kid is doing what should have been done since his father's absence was noticed.

He makes bad puns, intentionally antagonizes people he knows could crush him, and once tricked Nacho into taking a fake map that had a crude picture of Nacho himself on it.

Eli is such a good boi, it's not funny.

He reprimanded a group of slug hunters then they were looking for the Enigmo Slug.

To Sargeant Slugs face, tells him that his(Eli's) Slugs won't be partaking in the 'training' and he's just there for the pool. To freaking freeload. And yeah, Pronto paid the Club Slug fees already, but it has to sting knowing you have a Shane in your establishment, but there only there because they kinda had no choice and for your waterslide. Like imagine the profits that would bring in having a local celebrity using what you advertised.

Pranks is team in Deadweed in the most hilarious way. Before getting them inadvertently trapped like an idiot.

Being a smug little flopper as his Slugs come crashing in on a humongous elephant mecha, effectively convincing everyone his Slugs know how to drive.

Just the last few minutes of Roboslugs

"You thought we were building a robot to beat yours, in forty-five minutes?!"

[Sounds of Breaking Glass]

"How dumb do you think we are? We were just building a can opener!"

[Hops into Quentins mech, hopefully not getting his hands cut on broken glass]

"And you were cocky enough to let me get close enough to do this!"

[Drops a metric crap load of slugs on the guy with molluscophobia]

Eli Shane is many things, but most importantly, he is a 15 year old boy just trying his best. And when his best isn't enough, his friends are there to back him every step of the way.

I also like to think Eli would like Pikmin.

[the-ultimate-squish]

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Squishmallow Alternatives + my current reasoning for the tournament (subject to change)

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Official Boycott (this blog is not part of the official boycott)

[anadorablekiwi]

We going on an adventure (to pick up Aria from school)

[thermodynamic-comedian]

i love it when fiction podcast characters have absolutely unhinged outfits. nurse scrubs, wizard cape, pink cartoon elephant mask?? ok. was All That necessary, eli. black suit, covered in blood, no shoes or socks???....girl. what are you doing. put those grippers away kayne

[sirenlulls]

you're losing me → e. hewson

pairing —elijah hewson x singer!fem!reader

summary —where you release a new single that sends your friends into a heartbroken panic

sarahskeetz guys, before you go crazy about the eli and y/n rumours, please use some common sense and reevaluate. y/n's wrote countless songs about how elijah is her soulmate AND how media is often so wrong and invasive in regards to their lives and that people shouldn't believe things unless either of them say it directly. plus, these pictures of them were literally posted last month. she'd hardly have prepped you're losing mebto be released in that amount of time

username no fr, even if they did split, they don't deserve the harassment they're both getting online for it

joshjenkily litch. they should be allowed to deal with it in their own time

ynbridgerss okay but the clear parallels between these songs and ylm....

pheebrodrighoe no I get you but y/n hasn't interacted with any of the inhaler guys in a month despite being active online for her tour and even camilla (the number one eliyn stan) hasn't mentioned them since those photos

ynkissmeee lowk hope the rumours are true, he's been leeching off her for years 😭

judebellinghams omg shut up what are you even talking about 💀

yourusername thank u for all the love tonight, la! it's been a hectic week at best so it was lovely to just enjoy the night with you all 💞 but onto the elephant in the room.... i'm still very happily in a relationship with my little babygirl. "you're losing me" is written about my former relationships (mostly platonic) with others that i finally realised were TOTALLY MESSED UP after being with someone who loves me wholeheartedly for so long xx thank you all for the people who did send kind messages my way but please stop listening to gossip sites 😭

sahraskeetz THANK YJE LORD

camillamorrone guys my tweet was bcs y/n ditched me to get food w 🤢eli🤢

yourusername i brought u back a tiramisu shut up

ynxcamistan QUEEN YOU HAD US GAGGED

gracieabrams mother!!

ynhq thank god, we didn't want to leave elijah completely alone in the divorce 💔

robertkeating ❤️❤️

phoebebridgers so in love with you

devonleecarlson stop girl i was giggling over the articles 😭

bellahadid ok stunner

[sweetprfct]

High Infidelity

Joseph Quinn x Fem!Reader

Summary: Did you really have to chart the constellations in his eyes? Did you really have to tell him how he brought you back to life?

Author's Note: I just want to warn everyone again how this fic could get dark. Please read the trigger warnings before reading. Anyway, part two!

Disclaimer: 18+, emotional abuse, mention of harming, infidelity

(Please, please don't read this if it triggers you. I need you all to think hard about it before reading this one. This is a bit of a dark fic).

Wordcount: 4.5K

part one - part two - part three - part four - epilogue

“Are you okay?” Joe asked, his brows all furrowed. 

It has been two weeks since the incident with Eli at home, and you haven’t slept since. You were aware of the damage that was doing to your body and mental health. Your body had become numb. Every night, it was almost the same routine. You’d come home, Eli would complain about what you wore for the day, you would argue, and he would leave the flat. There were good days where he would be sweet to you and make you dinner. He’d give you kisses and he’d tell you how you were so beautiful but somehow, your night would always end in an argument and not once he had apologized to his behaviour at all. 

He would just come home after an argument and be sweet to you again. He’d bring you flowers and chocolates the next day. He’d buy you just about anything, and you’d just take it. Even if the flowers would always end up dying by the end of the week. You’d put it in a vase and act like you cared about it, but you didn’t. 

You’d let it die just like how you were dying on the inside. 

It was slowly killing you, but you were too terrified to end it. 

It would be your fault if something happened to him. What if you would regret the decision to end this? What if you were the one who was overreacting about all of this? Did Eli realize that you were dying on the inside, or was he too busy in his own world? Surely, he never did this on purpose, right? He said he loves you, remember? 

But was love supposed to be like this? Was it supposed to be this complicated? Was love supposed to hurt like this?

“Hey,” You felt Joe’s hand gently on your forearm. “Are you okay?”

You gazed up at him, snapping back into reality and nodded your head. You have been too distracted for the last two weeks and there was no denying that Joe had noticed it. He hadn’t said anything because it wasn’t really any of his business, but you were worse today. You had dark circles under your eyes, and you could barely keep your eyes open. Joe also had noticed how you had two big cups of coffee already and it was only 10am. 

“Yes, sorry. I… I just couldn’t sleep last night.” You finished fixing his collar before picking up his tie from the rack and helped him with it. 

“Hey,” Joe stopped you by taking your hand gently, his expression was worried. “You’ve been saying the same excuse since last week.”

“I’m fine.” Your voice was almost a whisper as you tried to held in the tears that were welling up in your eyes. 

It wasn’t a secret that you and Joe had been getting closer and sharing more personal things with each other whenever you two had some spare time between events. Even Alex himself had noticed the friendship that was forming between the two of you, and he couldn’t help but notice how it was affecting Joe in a better way. It made him more comfortable whenever he was out at the events and after parties, knowing that your presence was there next to him most of the time. 

However, Joe didn’t have to get dragged by your own personal problems. Sure, you had shared most things about yourself to him but the one big elephant in the room hasn’t been mentioned nor talked about. That was only because you would always avoid the subject or tried to never bring it up. He wasn’t part of this. You were technically still working for him, and your important priority was to do your job well. 

“Excuse me.” You slid your hand away from Joe’s and walked out of his dressing room. 

You sat in one of the restroom stalls for about ten minutes and sobbed quietly, covering your mouth with the palm of your hand, trying your best to block out your sobs whenever you heard the restroom door open. 

Eli didn’t hurt you physically, but he was mentally and emotionally hurting and draining you everyday. 

Just like the fight you two had last night. It started off as a nice and quiet night with the two of you relaxing on your sofa. The television was on and the both of you were watching an episode of a show that Eli was interested in. You actually found the show boring, but you gave it a chance because Eli had been going on and on about how good it was. Your head was laying on Eli’s lap as you tried to stay focused on the show. 

Suddenly, your phone on the coffee table buzzed and as you picked it up, you saw your sister texted you. You smiled happily as you watched the funny video that she sent and texted her back, letting her know that she could definitely relate to that. 

“Hey, that's enough.” Eli scolded you.

“Hold on.” You smiled through the text as your sister replied back with a funny joke about the video.

“C’mon, that’s enough.” Eli grabbed the phone from your hands and hid it on the other side of him.

“I was talking to my sister.” You argued, sitting up on the sofa. 

“So, is she more important than me? We barely see each other because of your stupid job.” 

That was the last line before you had gotten up from the sofa, anger washing over you. You couldn’t even talk to your own sister without him being jealous over it.

“She’s my sister. I can talk to her if I want to.” 

“Are you sure it’s your sister? Or is it someone else? Maybe a guy?” Eli’s voice raised as you shook your head in disbelief.

“Have fun watching your stupid show.” You murmured before walking away from him. 

That was the first time you had something like that to him that made your hands shake when you had entered your bedroom, tears rolling down your cheeks. Eli had spent the night on the sofa after that, and he was gone the moment you had woken up this morning. 

When you finally let out all your emotions and pushed the thought of what happened last night, you stood in front of the mirror and wiped the tears that stained your cheeks and tugged your lips into a fake smile in the mirror. You had a job to do and that was your focus right now. You needed to stop thinking about Eli and continue on with work because as far as everyone was concerned, you were okay and you needed this job. 

Walking out of the restroom, you followed Alex’s instructions for the rest of the day. You watched Joe did his photoshoot and handed him his water bottle or food whenever he went on break. You didn’t say one word to him, only one word answers if it was necessary. However, you could see Joe’s concerned eyes on you the whole time. He knew there was something wrong, but you just didn’t want to tell him. It was your decision to make, and he didn’t want to force you into anything if you didn’t want to talk about it.  

“Alex said you needed me?” You peeked your head behind his dressing room door later that night. 

“Yeah, come in.” Joe smiled, gesturing for you to enter the room. 

He was just sliding his jacket around his shoulders and ran his fingers through his messy curls. You couldn’t help but think about how he looked really good today, especially in the photoshoot. The photos turned out great. 

“How can I help you?” You asked. 

You didn’t move from your spot beside the door as Joe walked towards you. 

“I need you to accompany me tonight.” Joe said, his eyes staring right into yours. “I already talked to Alex, and he agreed.”

“Oh.” That was all you could manage. “Wh…Where? Are we going to be out late?”

“Maybe.” Joe nodded his head. “Is that a problem?”

“Um…” 

For some reason, you didn’t know why you couldn’t manage to tell Joe that you had a boyfriend. That he was expecting you to come home at a certain time. You were twenty seven years old for fuck’s sake. You were too embarrassed to let Joe know that you had a curfew.

Or maybe, you were too embarrassed over the fact that you were with someone who was making your life a living hell everyday, but you couldn’t seem to get out of it because of all the threats he had warned you. You didn’t know what you'd do if Eli would hurt himself if you broke this off. You didn’t want to be responsible for that. You didn’t love him anymore, but you still cared. 

“I’ll… I’ll let my flatmate know.” You told him. “So, she doesn’t get worried.”

You were lying through your teeth, and you didn’t know why. Why couldn’t you just say it? Was there a possibility that maybe because you didn’t want Joe to know that you were taken? That you were in a relationship with someone who controls every little thing that you did? 

Texting Eli that you were coming home late, you immediately turned your phone off because you didn’t want him calling you at all. You didn’t want to hear from him for the rest of the night.

“Ready?” Joe smiled.

You gave him a small smile and nodded your head, following Joe out the dressing room. The spring chilly air greeted you both as soon as you stepped out of the building. Joe didn’t tell you about where he was going and what exactly you needed to accompany him for. You figured you would just go with it and followed wherever he was taking you. You thought maybe he wanted to go to a party and needed someone to make sure he didn’t get too drunk or maybe, he needed you to run a small errand with him. 

You really didn’t know but for the first time, you didn’t want to overthink. You already did that 24/7 everyday. You have been getting headaches everyday from overthinking that for the first time ever, you felt your body and shoulders relaxed. As you continued down the pavement, you were now realizing that you felt safe with Joe. Slightly gazing up at him, you bit your lower lip as he gazed down at you and gave you a small warm smile. It was a smile that sent shivers down your spine.

“So, where am I accompanying you?” You finally asked after a few minutes. 

“Just here.” Joe replied as you both arrived at the park. 

The park was quiet and peaceful. There were a couple people walking around and some were laying on the grass happily with their lovers or group of friends. The starry night sky covered the city, and you both walked towards the bench and sat on it, watching the skyline flickered in front of you. Taking a deep breath, you gazed up at the night sky and slightly smiled. Joe could see the sad smile that was tugging on your lips, and he couldn’t help but wonder what you were thinking about. 

When was the last time that you went out alone? When was the last time you did something that made you happy? 

“I had to accompany you to go to the park?” You asked.

“No, I am accompanying you, actually.” Joe replied. “I don’t know what you’re going through, but I feel like you needed this after today.”

You furrowed your brows, confused as you tilted your head at him. You didn’t realize Joe was that concerned over you. You didn’t realize he paid that much attention to you. 

“You think I didn’t notice your red puffy eyes earlier?” Joe raised his brow at you.

Exhaling a sharp breath, you looked down to the ground. You were starting to look so pathetic lately. You couldn’t understand why you felt this way. You couldn’t understand why you were so weak. Everything that you did was never enough for Eli. Every effort and love you showed was just not enough. He always kept scores with his effort, and you didn’t even realize that until the last couple of months. Your body and mind was so exhausted that sometimes it just wanted to give out.

“You don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to, but I’m here.” Joe’s voice was soft. 

You gazed up at him with your brows all knitted together. You couldn’t understand why Joe was being this nice to you. Why was he treating you like this? You weren’t anyone special. You were just working for his team. He didn’t have to do all of this for you. Why did he care so much about what you feel? If only he knew how much of a mess you were.

“Why are you being so nice to me?” You asked. 

For a minute, Joe was taken aback by your question. It was a simple answer in his head but in your head, there were many questions that kept creeping up. Almost like everything right now felt unreal. 

“Because… I care.” Joe replied. 

His eyes were genuine, and you could see it, but you couldn’t understand it. How could someone care about someone like you? Someone who was weak. Someone who wasn’t good enough for anything. 

“Why?” 

Joe let out a soft chuckle, moving close to you on the bench. His fingers found the strand of your hair as he tucked it behind your ear gently. His touch was soft and gentle, and he looked at you like you were the most beautiful girl in the world. Something that you have never seen with Eli. Something Eli never showed you. 

“Because I like you.” Joe whispered. “I have grown to care too much about you, and I don’t know why, but I just do.”

“Joe…” You whispered. 

Joe’s face was inches from yours, and you felt a jar of butterflies opened up in your stomach. You have never felt anything like this. Not for a long time. Not for anyone. You would be lying to yourself if you said you haven’t thought about Joe at all for the past few months. There was something about your conversations with him that made you feel safe and understood for the first time. 

Looking into his chocolate button eyes, Joe’s soft lips brushed against yours. You hesitated for a moment because you knew that this was wrong. You would be cheating with Eli but at the same time, everything felt right when you were with Joe. Your lips moved against his as you kissed him back softly. Your mind started spinning as Joe pulled you close in his arms, his spare hand cupping your cheek gently. He was so gentle and soft. He kissed you unlike how Eli kissed you every night. He kissed you, showing every feeling he has for you. Like how much he cared and loved you.

If Eli would see the both of you right now, he would be furious. You would be the reason for ruining him. Quickly pulling away from Joe, you tried to catch your breath. Your eyes were still closed and your brows all furrowed as you shook your head. 

You couldn’t hurt Joe like this. Not when Eli was watching every move you made.

“I… I’m sorry. I can’t.” You whispered. 

“I’m sorry. Did I do something wrong?” Joe asked, his thumb brushing your cheek softly. 

“N..No.” Your eyes shot up as you got up from the bench and played with your fingers nervously. 

God, you were such a mess. 

What did you do? 

How could you do this to Joe? 

“I… I have a boyfriend.” You answered as Joe got up and walked over to you. 

You were pacing in front of him, and he gently took your hands in his to calm you down. You could feel your heartbeat pumping in your chest so fast that you couldn’t breathe. You couldn’t believe that you just kissed Joe.

You kissed Joe. 

Eli was right. You were nothing but just pathetic and not good enough for anyone because how could you cheat on him? How could you hurt him?

“Hey, hey.” Joe tried to find your eyes, but you were shaking your head and couldn’t even look at him. 

“Hey, look at me.” Joe murmured, his gentle fingers found your chin as he turned your head to stare into his eyes. “It’s okay. I’m sorry for doing that. I… I didn’t know.” 

Of course, he didn’t because you didn’t want him to know. 

That was your choice to keep it from him because you were such a mess when it came to your life. Joe didn’t deserve to be treated this way either. 

Joe could see from your reaction that it wasn’t the kiss that you were worried about. It was something else. He took a step back for a moment, his hands never leaving yours as he studied you with worried eyes.

“Is… Is he the reason why you were crying earlier?” Joe asked, his voice was stern. 

Tears started welling up in your eyes as you sat back down on the bench and wiped the tear that rolled down your cheek with the back of your hand. Joe knelt down in front of you, taking your hands in his. 

“What is it?” He asked.

“I’m not even supposed to be out right now.” Your voice stuttered through your small sobs. “I… I’m supposed to be home by 9, and I turned my phone off because I know he would be calling me asking where I am and who I am with.”

Your lips and hands trembled, and Joe could see the terror in your eyes. He never saw that in you before, but you were terrified. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Why was your boyfriend giving you a curfew like you were a teenager? Why were you so terrified of him? 

“That’s… That’s not right.” Joe murmured. “He’s controlling your life.”

“No,” You shook your head, wiping more tears that were rolling down your cheeks. “It’s my fault. I… I never show him enough love. I never listen to him when he wants me to do something.”

Suddenly, Joe could feel his anger rising from the words that you were telling him. He hasn’t met Eli, but he couldn’t believe how much of a wreck he had made of you.

“What does he want you to do?” 

“He wants me to quit this job.” You sobbed, burying your face in your hands. “But I can’t. I need the money… I… I have debts from uni, and I want to have my own career, but he doesn’t think my career is good for me.” 

“Do you think it’s not good for you?” 

For the first time in a long time, you never heard someone ask you about what you want. No one has asked you for a long time what you really felt. You have put aside your happiness and needs lately just to make Eli happy.

“I…” You looked up at him, your cheeks stained with your mascara. “I… don’t know.”

Joe wiped your mascara stained tears and helped you up from the bench. He cupped both of your cheeks with his hands and looked deeply into your eyes. 

“What does your heart say? The real truth without having to think about his opinion on your decision.”

“I don’t want to leave.” You whispered. “I want to stay.”

“Then, stay.” Joe whispered before pulling you into his arms and held you tightly. 

You didn’t understand the feelings that were washing over you. You didn’t understand how you deserve someone like Joe in your life. Joe embracing you in his arms made you feel safe like no one in this world could hurt you, not even Eli. You buried your face on Joe’s chest, letting a few more tears rolled down your cheeks, and Joe didn’t hesitate to comfort you. He didn’t hesitate to make sure that you were okay. 

“I meant what I said.” Joe whispered through your hair as he planted a soft kiss on it. “I do care about you.” 

Pulling away from his arms, you looked up at Joe as he gave you a warm reassuring smile. His face was full of genuinity, and you kept wondering how this man in front of you would care so much even after you literally just cried and vented in front of him about all the complicated and dark secrets that you have. 

“I’d be lying if I told you I didn’t feel the same way.” You murmured. “But…”

“I know.” Joe answered. 

“Doesn’t mean I don’t want to.” You took a deep breath.

“I don’t want to force you nor want you to make you feel any worse than you already do. That’s the last thing I want.” Joe explained. 

Looking at him, you knew how you felt about Joe. You had frozen your world for Eli for a long time now and this time, you wanted to break out of it. This time, you wanted to listen to what your heart was saying and that was how much you liked Joe for a while now. 

Staring deep into his chocolate button eyes, you knew this decision you would be making. Leaning close to him, you kissed him passionately, wrapping your arms around his neck as you stood in your tiptoes. Joe smiled through the kiss, wrapping an arm around your torso and pulled you against his body. He didn’t hesitate to kiss you back as he let his other hand run through your hair. You could feel the heat radiating between the both of you as you kissed him deeply, finally letting go of all your fears and insecurities for the first time. Pulling away breathlessly, Joe pressed his forehead against yours. 

“I… I don’t want to hurt you.” You whispered.

“You’re not. I know the risk.” Joe murmured, brushing your cheek softly. “I want to break you out of this hellhole.”

“It’s not your responsibility.” 

“I don’t care.” Joe pressed a soft kiss on your forehead before you let go from his arms. 

The absence of you in Joe’s arms was already making him miss you as you grabbed your purse from the bench. You didn’t exactly know what this meant between you and Joe now. You also didn’t know what was going to happen with you and Eli. Hurting them both was the last thing in your mind, but you knew that whatever effort you did with Eli, it was always never enough for him.

“Let me take you home.” Joe suggested.

“No, please.” You held his hand. “I… I don’t know what I’ll do if Eli sees you. I don’t know how he’ll react.”

“I’m scared for your safety.” 

“I’m okay, I promise. I…” You sighed. “I’m sorry. I just can’t risk this right now.”

“Please text me when you get home safe.” Joe cupped your face in his hands again. “And please don’t hesitate to call me if you don’t feel safe. I’ll be there as fast as I can.”

You nodded your head, leaning up to kiss him again before finally letting go from his arms. Walking back home, you pulled the coat closer in your chest and finally turned your phone on, finding 30 missed calls from Eli. You knew what was going to greet you when you arrived home. It was an expectation at this point. 

“So, did you just forget that I existed?” 

That was the first thing Eli had told you the moment you entered the flat. You weren’t even halfway closing the front door yet nor had taken your coat off, and he was already upset. He was sitting in the living room with the TV turned off as he waited for you all night. 

“I told you I was going to be late. I got busy.” You answered, your voice was cold. 

“Do you even care about me?” 

You sighed. You had enough. It was the same thing over and over again. You wanted to just lash out and let him know that no, you didn’t love him anymore. That no, you weren’t happy anymore because he was controlling, possessive and jealous. He was always gaslighting you, and you were so tired of reassuring his feelings everyday. You were so sick and tired of babysitting him and making sure that he was okay.

You wanted to lash out. You wanted to yell at him and tell him every single thing that you were feeling about him because you were done. Turning your attention back to Eli, you saw the tears that were welling up in his eyes. 

“You don’t love me anymore.” Eli murmured. “How could you, right? I’m not anyone important. I’m poor. I don’t have an education.”

“That’s not…” You shook your head, feeling a knot in your stomach. “Don’t say that.”

You pulled him in your arms, rubbing his back softly. You couldn’t feel anything anymore. You were gone. You were numb, and you have lost yourself. You didn’t recognize who you were anymore. It was like living in someone else’s body. Even comforting Eli and holding him in your arms, you didn’t feel one emotion inside of you. 

You felt dead.

You were exhausted and wished the floor would eat you whole right now. At this point, it would hurt less. You took Eli’s hand in yours and walked him to the bedroom, closing the door behind you. 

“Let’s just go to bed.” You said. 

Eli pulled you by your hips, pressing your body against his. “Do you love me?”

You stared into his eyes, nodding your head. “Yes.”

Eli kissed you roughly on the lips as you kissed him back. His fingers started unbuttoning your shirt as he pushed you towards the bed and towered over you. His kisses burned your skin, and you couldn’t move nor do anything about it. You felt trapped. You didn’t want this anymore. 

You want to be freed from this prison. 

You want to love someone right. You want to feel the right love from someone because Eli’s “love” was slowly killing you, and you didn’t know how long until you finally drowned into this madness of love that he had for you. You didn't know how you could take off this anchor chain that was around your neck.

You were looking for a line to hold on to as you tried to catch your breath, trying not to drown in this deep monstrous ocean that you were in.

You were drowning. 

You were choking.

You couldn’t breathe. 

You were crying for help through the four walls of this bedroom, and no one could hear you.  

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ELEPHANT CHARACTERS AS FLOWERS

eric — calla lilly & black rose

calla lilly ; he meaning of these flowers represents departure of a pure soul; though he is not pure, he is forever more pure than alex, in his eyes and other

black rose ; the end of a period, farewell, and closure. this symbolizes his death. the end of whatever his relationship with alex was. alex decided to take it into his own hands and end it himself

alex — snapdragon

grace, deception, deviousness

alex, although portrayed with anger issues, seems to also be portrayed as a generally more reserved character. less energized. he deceives eric throughout their friendship (or wtv) manipulating him into full trust, only reciprocating that trust in small amounts. he ends up making the plan to kill everyone, including his best friend.

plus when they die they turn into skulls and i think thats lit

john — marigold

connection between life and death.

he is the one to witness them walk into the school, he watches the school burn knowing that the people he loved inside them are dead. he tries to stop it but its unpreventable.

eli — hairy vetch

it represents people in the arts, aura and soul.

he is seen to have an interest in photography, and he seems social and outgoing. people dont deny him, he looks and has a trusting ambience

nathan — sunflower

loyalty and devotion

although we do not see too much of him throughout the movie, we see that he is devoted to his relationship and the things that he loves. his character seems loyal and outgoing, yet also reserved and respectful