#marley: thread

[taylincolnhq]

thread title: shake it out

thread location: mckinley high, outside bleachers

thread date & time: friday september 12th, after school

tagging: marley rose @marlcyhq

triggers: none

summary: marley falls for taylor (literally and figuratively) at the soccer field. adorableness ensues. another new beginning

marley rose marley had been spending more time outside as the weather had warmed up around campus. her mother was finding a routine at the cafeteria and didn’t need her daughter’s help as often which had been leaving the high schooler with a bit more free time, especially on the days she didn’t have glee. a change of scenery helped her focus and the noise of folks practicing on the field below her provided an almost white noise if she sat far enough away. after typing up the last sentence of an essay due early next week, the small dark haired woman packed up her things and carefully maneuvered her way down the bleachers, her phone and a book in hand. marley was so focused on making sure she was stepping down correctly that she hardly noticed the other in her path, stumbling forward. “oh! I’m so sorry.” the shorter woman muttered almost as quickly as she caught herself.

taylor lincoln there was nothing more that taylor loved than running around on the field and the freedom it brought her. it had been a pretty intense practice, their first few games slowly creeping up on them, but she didn't really mind. as the coach said to hit the showers, something taylor was very grateful for, she headed over to where she had left her water bottle on the bleachers. taking a swig, she turned back to watch her team leaving not paying any attention to behind her. as she felt someone bump into her she whipped around. normal there would be something snarky or sarcastic on the tip of her tongue, but she soon realised it was her fault the other had stumbled. instinctively a hand came up to touch the arm of the other, steadying them. "I'm sorry." taylor said, dropping her bottle to the floor and raising the other hand in case there was a fall. "are you okay?"

marley rose a soft yelp escaped her lips as she felt herself start to fall. She flailed her arms, desperate to regain her balance, and just as she was about to hit the ground, taylor’s strong hands caught her on her forearms, steadying her.

“sorry!” marley’s cheeks flushed bright red as she looked up at taylor, her heart pounding in embarrassment. “I-I wasn’t watching where I was going.”

she straightened up, still feeling the warmth of taylor’s hands on her arms. marley’s voice was barely above a whisper. “I’m okay, really. thanks for catching me. I hope I didn’t distract you from practice. ”

marley tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, her eyes darting to the ground. “I guess I need to be more careful.” She attempted a small, shy smile, hoping taylor didn’t think she was a complete klutz. “oh gosh did I keep you from your practice. I, I was just leaving.”

taylor lincoln taylor praised herself for her quick reflexes as she held onto marley. "woah seriously are you okay?"

she gripped marley's arms a little tighter, but not enough to hurt. "you don't have to be sorry, it was my fault. I was blocking the way."

taylor shakes her head as she smiles softly. "nah we were all done. I'm just an idiot who left my water over here." she knocks the bottle slightly with her foot and looks back up at marley.

"hey, hey, breathe okay?" she takes a deep breath herself, hoping marley would copy her. "you didn't keep me from anything. I was just heading for a shower that's all." she couldn't help but smile at her though. "one last time - are you okay?"

marley rose marley felt her heart race even more as taylor’s grip tightened slightly. she nodded, finding her voice. “yeah, i’m okay. just a little embarrassed, i guess.”

her cheeks still felt hot, but taylor’s calm demeanor helped. marley took a deep breath, mimicking taylor. “thanks. and really, it’s not your fault. i should’ve been paying attention.”

she glanced at the water bottle taylor had knocked with her foot, then back up at her. taylor’s smile was so genuine, it made marley feel more at ease. “i’m glad i didn’t interrupt anything important.”

marley managed a small smile of her own. “yeah, i’m okay. promise. thanks for catching me, taylor.” she hesitated for a moment, then her eyes lit up with curiosity. “so, um, how do you think practice went today? those new drills were kinda fun.”

taylor lincoln taylor's brows furrowed slightly. "you have no reason to be embarrassed, all the best people have fallen down bleachers I'm sure." she shrugs. "have you ever seen princess diaries? anne hathaway takes a hell of a tumble."

once she feels marley relax, taylor slowly moves her hands away. "let's agree to disagree, we're both a little clumsy and distracted right now I guess."

she leans down to pick her bottle up and takes a long drink, finishing it off. "you're welcome." then taylor grins. "just try not to fall for everyone you meet." she laughs.

taylor turns her head back to the field where all of her team and left now and shrugged. "it was good. we need to maybe step it up another gear before our first game, but we'll be fine." she turns back to marley and raises and eyebrow. "you know the drills are new? have you been watching us marley rose?" she smirks and nudges marley gently with her shoulder

marley rose marley’s blush deepened at taylor’s words. “yeah, i’ve seen princess diaries. but i am no anne hathaway that’s for sure,” she said with a shy smile.

as taylor moved her hands away, marley felt a mix of relief for her stability and a new longing for the touch to return strange she thought . “let’s agree to disagree,” she echoed softly, her eyes flicking to taylor’s face and then back down.

when taylor laughed and mentioned not falling for everyone, marley couldn’t help but giggle, her blush intensifying. “i’ll try my best.”

taylor’s question caught her off guard, and she bit her lip nervously. “um, yeah, i’ve been watching your practices. you guys are really good,” she admitted, feeling her cheeks warm even more. “i just… like seeing how the team works together. you’re all so impressive out there.”

marley hesitated, then looked up at taylor with a small, hopeful smile. “do you think maybe i could watch you-and uh, the team from the front of the bleachers? even just to watch more closely? i am so not an athlete and i like to spend the time outside.”

taylor lincoln taylor wasn't really sure what to do with her hands now that she'd let go of marley and finished her drink. she awkwardly folded them across her chest. "i don't know, if they ever did a reboot, I'd put your name forward."

as taylor watched marley mainly stared at the floor and she tilted her head to the side as she observed her. maybe she should turn her teasing down a bit. she took a step to the side just in case the girl wanted to bolt at any time.

but then she watched marley blushing and giggling and she couldn't help but smile softly at her, it seemed like marley was coming out of her shell more. and she was kind of cute.

"oh…" taylor paused as she took in marley's compliment. "thanks." she replied sheepishly. brushing some hair behind her ear she looked back over at the field. "i just hope we can go all the way this year." she muttered

then her head whipped back suddenly to marley. "uh, yeah. of course you can." she smiled and waved her arms about. "you can sit wherever you want. well apart from when the weather starts to get worse, i wouldn't recommend it then."

marley rose marley looked up, making more eye contact with taylor, her cheeks still warm. “thanks, taylor,” she said softly, feeling a mix of shyness and excitement. “i love watching soccer, especially watching you practice. you’re really amazing out there.”

she bit her lip, her eyes flicking back to the field and then to taylor’s face. “it’s inspiring to see how hard you all work. you do this and glee? that’s wild. i usually just go to rehearsal and help my mom out. what do you do when you’re not at practice?” she asked curiously.

marley’s heart continued to thump loudly in her ears as she stayed put as she spoke, but she couldn’t help but smile and maintain her eye contact with the other. “i’ll definitely take your advice about the weather, though. don’t want to catch a cold.” , feeling a bit more at ease. “i’m really looking forward to seeing you, and the team play more. i usually am just doing homework out here and now i am learning so much. ”

taylor lincoln as marley keep compliment the team, and mainly her, taylor could feel her cheeks flushing. "thank you." she cleared her throat and shuffled her feet a little awkwardly.

she gave a shrug. "its not a big deal." she smiled softly. "this is my life." she gestured to the field. "glee is just a hobby." taylor hummed to herself as she thought about everything she did. "well i skate, love skateboarding. i work part time at the movie theater. i help my mom out by babysitting my sister. oh i go running a lot, usually with sam. play video games." she stopped abruptly. that was actually a lot of stuff. and she was talking about herself too much. "what about you? surely you do stuff for fun?"

taylor shakes her head. "I'd hate if you got a cold and I was the one responsible." she unconsciously steps forward towards marley and lifted a hand, nearly placing it on her arm, but she stopped herself at the last second. her cheeks burned red and she moved her hand quickly down. what was she /doing?/ she wanted to touch her. nodding quickly and looked away, desperate to change the subject. "yeah anytime, drop by. we're a cool bunch, super friendly." there was a slight awkward pause, but she couldn't help but look back over at marley and smiled softly. "if you ever want any pointers or tips about soccer, just ask, I'm more than happy to explain."

marley rose marley nodded almost too enthusiastically. she felt the now constant blush creep up her cheeks. “thank you, taylor. i’d love to learn more from you,” she said, her voice soft and sincere.

she hesitated for a moment, then decided to open up a bit more. “after school, i usually help my mom in the cafeteria. we have a small garden out by our apartment so i support her with cleaning all the veggies and keeping the house in order if she’s stuck at school. after my dad died, we came back here to lima so, so yeah. she works in the cafeteria. she’s the lunch lady.” marley confessed, surprisingly prideful and not awkward as she usually was, when she was afraid of the judgement and ridicule about her mom’s profession at her old school. “and i love working in it. it’s really calming, you know?” she smiled, feeling a bit more confident. “and i assist at the kids section of the library on the weekends . the kids are adorable, and it’s so rewarding to help them learn and grow. books were my first friend.” she rambled vulnerably even as the words came out.

marley noticed taylor’s hand nearly touching her arm, and her heart skipped a beat, she moved her arm up, allowing the others hand to touch it, a welcome invitation, another rush of energy as she blushed deeper . “i think it’s amazing how much you do, taylor. you’re really inspiring,” she said, looking up and making more eye contact. “and don’t worry, i’ll be careful with the weather. i wouldn’t want to miss any of your, or the team’s practices.”

she felt a warm connection between them and couldn’t help but smile back. “i’ll definitely take you up on those pointers. your team is incredible, and you’re a big part of that. I can’t promise you I’ll be running around on the field. I’m hopelessly uncoordinated.” marley’s eyes shone with genuine admiration.

taylor lincoln taylor grinned. "awesome. but just never ask to watch a game with me, i can get a little intense and passionate about my team." she laughs. "they're pretty important to me."

her hand gently grazed marley's arm her fingers trailed slowly down and taylor swallows hard. but then she frowns when she hears the other talk about her dad. her jaw clenches at the mention of a father, but this wasn't about her, and her heart was breaking for marley. "i'm sorry." she says genuinely. and this time she is braver and wraps a hand around marley's arm and squeezes softly. "if you ever want to talk. i'm here." she takes another step forward. "your mom sounds amazing. and if she's the same lovely lunch lady that served me today, i think i can see a resemblance." she grins. "well, you've got lots of friends now right? including me." and taylor winks at marley.

at the inspiring comment, taylor scoffs. "it's really really not a big deal." her cheeks flushed more. "i just hope it's worth it in the end." there's a bit of a weak smile, but she quickly changes focus back to marley. "i'm sure you're not that bad. but i wouldn't put any pressure on you to join in if you didn't want to."

marley rose marley felt her heart nearly leap out of her chest as taylor’s hand gently grazed her arm, sending a warm shiver down her spine. she couldn’t help but blush deeper, trying to remain cool as she felt the softness of taylor’s touch. what was going on with her? “thank you, taylor,” she said softly, her voice full of genuine appreciation. “i really mean it. it means a lot to me. i also don’t talk about it a lot with anyone so thank you for making the space for me, well, outside aha.”

she took a small breath, feeling a mix of bravery and shyness. “i’d actually love to watch a game with you sometime,” she said, her eyes shining with excitement. “even if you get intense and passionate, i think it’d be fun. i think it’s really important to be passionate about the things you care about. .”

marley’s heart swelled with warmth at taylor’s words about her mom. “yeah, that’s her, she’s mentioned you before. you’re always so sweet to her which some people aren’t., she’s amazing. and yep, that’s her,” she giggled softly. “she’s the best.”

feeling bold, marley stepped a little closer to meet the other where she was standing , her eyes meeting hers with a hopeful look. “It’s definitely worth it, taylor. and i’d really like to be there to cheer you on, both at practice and during games. can’t promise ill be as coordinated, graceful and put together as the cheerios are but ill be there. i write my essays outside best anyway and maybe you could come hang at the library sometime?” she smiled, her cheeks still flushed. “so, what do you say? maybe we could hang out and watch sport tv event or show of your choosing together sometime?”

taylor lincoln taylor nods slowly. "any time. i mean it." she hesitates for a second, but then ducks her head before she replies. "i get it. family stuff that you don't always want talk about." she leaves it at that, that's all marley needs to hear. there's a little shrug and then she squeezes marley's arm one more time before pulling away again. "you would?" taylor was confused. no one ever wanted to watch soccer with her, not even her sister. she's speechless for a moment before nodding dumbly. "i'd love that." and she means it. "and yeah you're right. i do think that's important." her eyes shine and she grins brightly.

"oh she has?" she smiles shyly. "well i'd love to get chance to talk to her now i know she's your mom." she frowns. "yeah i've heard some of the comments and stuff… i'm sorry i try everything i can to make them stop." she kicks the empty bottle on the floor. "there's some real fucking jerks in this school."

marley steps closer and taylor's breath hitches a little. "i'll let you know our schedule." she manages to say. nodding frantically she smiles. "i'd love to hang out in the library. i need to read more… and probably study more honestly." she knows her cheeks are red. "yeah next time my team plays i'll let you know."

marley rose marley bit her lip nervously, then decided to take a small leap. “i’d really love that, taylor., yes really.” she said softly, her voice filled with warmth.

reaching into her pocket, she pulled out her phone and handed it to taylor with a little smile. “maybe you could text me the schedule? that way i won’t miss a single game.” her fingers brushed against taylor’s as she passed the phone, sending a small thrill through her.

she took a small step closer, her eyes meeting taylor’s with a hopeful look. “and yeah, hanging out in the library sounds perfect. we can study together once i'm done shelving , and maybe you can tell me more about the team.” her cheeks flushed a bit more, but she felt a growing excitement.

“you know,” marley continued, her voice softening, “i'm sure my mom will be really excited to meet you. she talks about how sweet you are whenever you come through the lunch line. she’s always telling me how you’re one of the few polite students she sees every day.” marley’s eyes sparkled as she spoke, feeling a mix of pride and joy.

“i am excited to learn more about the game on tv.” marley added, her voice full of genuine admiration. “it'll help supporting the team. would it be okay for me to bring my mom sometime? if that’s okay. she’ll be a big fan when she knows you’re on the team.” the team, sure, the team

taylor lincoln taylor's brows raised as marley handed her the phone. a girl, wanted her number, what? honestly she'd been waiting for this moment for a long while. struggling to find words she just took the phone, a shiver up her spine as their fingers brushed. she tapped it in and passed the phone back, still speechless.

finally managing to open her mouth again, she replied to marley. "as long as i don't annoy you with all the talk about the team, that would be cool." as marley started talking about her mom again taylor grinned. "yeah you'll have to introduce us properly. it'll be good to actually talk to her about stuff other than tater tots."

"watching it on tv will help you understand better because at least i'll be there telling you stuff. and can answer your questions better than when i'm on the field." smiling brightly, taylor nods. "yeah of course, i'd love for her to come along. we need more fans."

[liamxadair]

starter for @marleyxmadden

location: downtown kismet harbor

When Liam was told that he was signing his lease the weekend before Founder's Festival, he didn't think anything of it. It had been years since he had been in Kismet Harbor. Many years. Leaving right after high school graduation had not been a decision he thought he'd ever make but the heartbreak had been too much and he had not been back since. He really didn't think there was anything left for him in Kismet Harbor until he spent the last year trying to get over the last woman he was in love with. So far he was zero for two on getting over women that he was in love with. Luckily, with the number of years that had passed, Liam did not seem to gather much hatred from most people and found himself greeting another as he walked into the area where all the food trucks were. "Hell yeah, man," he grinned, giving him a hug, "I'm back for good."

[astutior]

@kerothi | continued from here.

Armin shakes his head, fingers curling around the drink he's been nursing all evening, the glass cool and damp against his skin. When he originally joined the military, heroism was the furthest thing from his mind. Not something a person like him could possibly be capable of. Some part of him still feels that way now. The title of "hero" is largely built on lies in his case. Lies to protect Mikasa, and allow Eren a proper burial. If only the survivors of the rumbling knew. They'd string him up in the streets.

A good portion of people in Paradis already want to, for the opposite reason. What a mess he's left himself with.

"You're going to destroy your liver," he points out, eyeing Jean's empty glass and sour expression. He worries about him. The way he drinks. It's what prompts him to tag along to the bars when he's able. That, and the fact that he isn't quite sure what to do with himself in his free time anymore. Getting out prevents him from losing his mind. "Imagine surviving all that just to take yourself out with alcohol. Seems a little counter productive, don't you think?"

[hunterclaringtonhq]

Hunter knew it was a mistake to make such a big deal over nothing, it was just a guitar pick, one he could and likely should have just sent back to Marley in the mail and been done with it. She didn't owe him anything, especially after the way things had ended between them, but he'd always had a soft spot for her. She was locked in his heart in a way no one before her had ever been and that was the thing that pushed him forward, inviting her to meet him for a coffee in the middle of the day to return a single guitar pick to her. He had arrived early, and though there had been a time where he was banned from just about every cafe in the Los Angeles region he managed to order his own drink and Marley's favorite without issue before choose a booth in the quietest corner of the room. He was rarely nervous but even as she approached he felt a pit drop in his stomach as he watched her, pushing the cup across the table for her as she sat. "If you changed your order, I can buy you a new one."

@marley-rose

[saltedair]

closed for @mcrcki ( marley ! )

"okay, what am i doing wrong with this thing? it keeps beeping at me."

[beatrizxsouza]

starter for @marleyxmadden

location: downtown kismet harbor

"I am so glad we were able to meet up today," Beatriz smiled at Marley as the two stopped at one of the pop up shops along downtown Kismet Harbor for the festival. "I was really thinking I'd have to go shopping all alone and that really isn't as fun," she pouted playfully, "Did you start the book for this month's reading?" She said in reference to the book club that she met Marley in.

[clarkhq]

thread title: just another manic monday

thread location: william mckinley high school

thread date & time: monday, september 22 @ lunch hour

tagging: marley rose @marlcyhq

triggers: none

"marley!" catrina yelled across the cafeteria, waving excitedly as she hurried over and pushed into a seat nexct to marley with a grin, "oh my gosh, where have you been? there's so much to talk about, firstly, how was homecoming? how did things with taylor go? are you two like, official or anything yet? did you kiss? tell me everything!!!" she bounced in her seat enthusiastically before pulling marley into a hug, "i'm so happy for you! okay, now.." she said as she finally released the other from her grasp, "spillI."

[thisgusting]

starter for: @vicletnight, based on THIS !!

"wait, wait, wait !! darling, i am so sorry !! one of the interns did not know how to close the lab properly, and... uh... things went awry..." marley called out, reaching for the other's shoulder to pat it ever so gently, attempting to stop them from leaving the booth. who was she to meddle in someone's business ?? well, the answer was clear — nobody !! but... did that ever stop her ?? absolutely not. they were about to leave, the waitress kept nagging them, asking all those questions, and the scientist could not just stand there and do nothing !! with her sparkling personality and an envelope-like purse clutched to her chest, she was ready to act her heart out !! for funsies, of course. and... to annoy the waitress a little bit, but... that's neither here nor there. "just... roll with it, yeah ?? we're going to have a pleasant time, rest assured !!" a wide, sincere smile making appearance on her features as she spoke in a whisper, leaning a bit closer, just to be sure nobody else but them heard her, "i'm marley, and whoever decided to dip, is a douche..."

[plantgirlpops]

Poppy didn’t drink often, but when she did it was always very evident why. While the light buzz did her confidence wonders, it usually meant Poppy’s filter was practically non-existent, and she could usually be found whirling around the dancefloor with Diego, her best friend’s hands skimming her body shamelessly, giggles bubbling from the back of her throat. Tonight was no different, only it came with the added bonus that so many of their other friends were there, too. 

While Poppy had wanted to slip into her comfies and settle down with her Islanders for the night, Diego had surprised her at the end of the show by telling her that Chess, Joey, and Marley were all waiting in the VIP lounge. With tonight’s venue just outside of New York, she’d been reveling in the fact that they might just have enough time to make it home for her to sleep in her own bed that night. When they’d exited the stage that evening, Poppy slipping her guitar from her shoulders and handing it carefully over to Noah with a warm smile and a pep in her step, Diego had sprung up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist, nuzzling his face against her neck. It hadn’t gone amiss to her that Noah had rewarded them both with a look of repulsion before he’d walked away, but she’d been so distracted by the feel of Diego around her, loose strands of hair tickling her cheek, that she hadn’t paid him much notice. 

Then,en her ex-boyfriend had told her that he’d noticed how lonely she’d been getting on the road, how homesick all the travelling was making her, and that he’d called in a few favours to get their mutual friends some of the best seats in the house, as well as ensuring they had a private room at the club tonight. Diego knew that Poppy wasn’t overly fond of the post-show industry parties that he frequented so often, and she’d rewarded him with a lengthy kiss on the mouth before bouncing off to go and greet her friends. 

Now, she was three drinks in, a little bit tipsy, and all danced out. 

With Henry distracted by Chess, and Joey on the dancefloor with Micah, Poppy was delighted to see that Diego had yet to monopolise all of Marley’s time, and that the seat next to her was still free. Skipping over to the other girl, Poppy slipped into booth that Marley was situated at, and dropped her head against the blonde’s shoulder with a contented sigh. 

“My feet might hurt but my heart is so full,” Poppy announced to Marley. 

Reaching out, she tugged her friend’s hand into her own, tangling their fingers together and letting them fall into her lap. Sneaking a sideways glance at her, staring up through her lashes, Poppy couldn’t help but notice just how pretty Marley looked. 

Not that Marley didn’t always look pretty – she did, she was beautiful, and her smile always gave Poppy butterflies – but tonight in particular she seemed to glow. Her blue eyes appeared to sparkle under the fluorescent lights of the club, and her golden locks were tinged with a pinkish hue that made her look unearthly. For one, fleeting moment, Poppy’s eyes strayed to her lips, and she wondered absently what it might be like to kiss a girl – though, not just any girl, but Marley. 

“You look so beautiful tonight, Marls,” Poppy told her, the words falling from her lips before she thought any better of it. 

She didn’t tend to shy away from complimenting her friends at any other time, but it felt strange complimenting Marley when she was sitting beside the other girl, daydreaming about tasting her tongue against her own. 

“I’m so glad you’re here, by the way,” she added, shifting her face so she could nuzzle gently against the girl’s neck. Absently, she pressed a kiss to Marley’s shoulder, barely falling short of her neck, and quietly hummed with delight. “I’ve missed you while we’ve been gone.” 

[thedevilwrappedinsilk]

••   closed   starter   @aconites  –   plot:   **   Someone   give   me   an   angsty   plot   of   “I’m   pregnant   and   your   mistress.   What   do   you   mean   you   won’t   leave   your   wife??   You   said   you   love   me.”   Imagine   the   angst   when   she   cuts   all   ties   with   him   for   months   and   then   he   runs   into   her   and   she’s   got   this   big   belly.   He   just   stands   there   like   f.uck   I��  do   love   her.   I   gotta   win   her   back.   **

at   first,   he   acts   as   if   he   doesn't   see   her.   she's   in   the   baby   aisle,   a   newborn   onesie   with   cute   little   ducks   painted   on   it   in   her   hands.   it's   unmistakable,   the   swell   of   her   belly,   and   he   absentmindedly   remembers   his   mother   once   telling   him   that   babies   in   this   family   always   run   large.   she   looks   vulnerable.   fragile.   at   last,   he   steps   next   to   her,   heart   beating   wildly,   and   pretends   to   search   for   something   on   one   of   the shelves.   "   hey.   "

[jessicaortease]

Jess sighed, the sound leaving her before she could think the better of it. She absently registered the side eye that Jared gave her, immersed in his own tangent as he was. He was telling the whole room a story, everyone so captivated by whatever shit he appeared to be spewing, but Jessie was bored. It wasn’t that she didn’t love her boyfriend – she did, she was sure of it! – but she couldn’t deny that he was a little... uninteresting. He was an accountant, meaning that every day he’d come home, talk to her about his day, and Jessie would be quietly imagining a world where she actually gave a shit about the things coming out of his mouth. It was tragic and cruel, she was all too aware, but she could feel her eyelids growing heavier by the minute, the soft buzz of the few glasses of wine she’d had helping ease her into a gentle lull beside him. 

Just as she’d been slowly drifting off, tucked into his side and pointedly disinterested in the looks of irritation that were being directed at her by their circle of friends, a noise from the kitchen caught her attention. Jess would recognise Marley’s laugh anywhere, and the familiar sound seemed to ground her, dragging her back to reality as she tore her gaze away from the living room and over her shoulder. She could just about see the outline of her friend’s smile, a glow so captivating that it was almost dizzying, warmth spreading through her chest at the sight of her. 

With a lazy, half-hearted peck to Jared’s cheek, Jessica pushed herself up off of the sofa, mumbling something about needing another drink, and ambled towards Marley and her party of one. She already knew that whatever was keeping the pretty blonde distracted on this side of the house was a damn sight more interesting than anything anybody else was doing, and her own presumptions were confirmed the second she rounded the corner, seeing two border collie puppies rolling around at her feet. 

“I actually don’t know what’s cuter. You or the puppies,” Jess laughed, making her presence known. 

In her usual, overly affectionate manner, she joined Marley from behind and wrapped her arms around the other girl’s waist, tucking her chin against her shoulder as she took in the sight that had kept her so amused. 

“See, this is where the real party is at,” she teased, pressing a playful kiss to the other girl’s cheek. “It’s a literal snooze-fest in there. Thanks Jay-Dog.” 

[chronicxwanderlust]

“What’s the matter, handsome, friends can’t come out to play today?” A pout pulled at Marley’s bottom lip, cheek propped up by her palm propped up by her elbow on the countertop that separated the two of them. She’d noticed him the moment he’d first walked through those doors; it helped that he stuck out like a sore thumb amongst his peers, at least ten years most of their juniors, but that hadn’t been the only thing about him that’d caught her eye. Tonight was just the first time she’d caught him alone, his usual entourage missing from his side, and Marley planned on using that to her full advantage. “Hope you don’t mind my askin’, but you always hang ‘round men old enough to be your dad?” Her eyebrows raised curiously, pout turned to a slow grin. “Don’t you got any friends your own age?” She’d like to be his friend, she thought. He was a quiet one, but he had soulful eyes; there was a lot more happening behind them than he let on, that was for sure, even if the most they’d spoken was her asking him how he liked his eggs.

@kiplingwriter​

[writermuses]

@waveofstars continued from here

Nate sat up so quickly that even Cosmo startled. His arms wrapped around his knees and he ran his fingers over his beard. "I don't want to say goodbye anymore, Marley. Why do we keep doing this when we're both miserable apart?" His blue eyes looked over at her, sad and pleading. "Please, Marley? Aren't we worth it?"

[scryptids]

location: somewhere deep in the batcave?

closed starter for: @feastonkings (marley)

"i desperately need food," juno practically growled, head tipping back dramatically as they walked beside marley. their feet kept swerving them from side-to-side, and every few steps they would collide with their friend, almost like a little kid that was throwing a fit. "but you need to help me pick where we go, or else we'll be stuck in limbo and i'll get grumpier. you don't want me to get grumpy, do you?"

[chaosandcrimson]

LOCATION: The Book Nook FOR: Marley Meeks ( @feastonkings )

"Hello, Marley," Zarina greeted after stepping into the shop, holding a rather large crate with various potted plants inside. "I have a friend who was recently in the hospital and I was hoping to pick up a nice book for him as a gift. Of course, I brought my customary floral offering, assuming that our usual exchange applies. I am willing to pay if not."

[caseydundrich]

Closed starter for Marley Rose ( @marleyrosers ) Location: Golden Hour Lounge

Casey didn't really have all that much of a nightlife. Clubs had never been his scene and he really did most of his hanging out in bars when he was in college. He much preferred a quiet night in but Casey didn't want to be a complete stereotype. Just because he was a writer didn't mean he had to be holed up somewhere working on fantastical worlds and never tapping into the real one.

That was why he agreed to grab drinks with Marley tonight. It'd been comically long since he'd gone out and seen the town at night. Even though he'd been living in Aurora Bay for a year he hadn't even been to the Golden Hour Lounge until tonight. With a drink under his belt already he had decided he'd liked the place. "Well, what's the move?" Casey finally asked referring to their finished drinks. "Do you want to get another round here or hit up somewhere else?" Casey asked. He knew that Lost Spirits was close by and so was Oasis but he was nowhere near drunk enough to be convinced to go to a club.