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mimikyuno · 2 days ago
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things about ave mujica that are making me lose my mind
making a post to gather my thoughts after ep6 bc uhm. 😃
first off, WHERE IS UIKA!!! not only did she not appear ONCE in episode 6, but her angsty narration (which we usually hear throughout each episode) was also missing from episode 6!!! what!!! and the last time we saw her she was hugging saki’s pillow breathing in it and letting 2 mugs of coffee go cold in saki’s room. yearning and pining unstable style. im gonna lose my mind. UIKA COME BACK I NEED TO SEE YOU CRASH OUT SO BAD I NEED TO PICK YOUR BRAIN
I NEED SAKIKO TO BE OKAY ASAP. her situation is giving me palpitations i literally feel sick thinking about the position she is in rn. she lost EVERYTHING - her mom, her dad, her old life, crychic, her freedom, ave mujica, and mutsumi. she is living with a manipulative, controlling grandpa who robbed her of her freedom and treated her creative project she tried to use and get out of poverty and support herself and her dad as just a silly kid’s game that ended up as a mess he fixed for her. she found out her best friend has DID and her alter told her “YOU broke her and made her go dormant. i hate you. she might never be back”. and rn she’s deeply avoidant and dissociated and she feels she cannot/doesnt want to share what happened with her dad or her family so where to fucking start opening up??? and she’s alone and has to go through it alone anyway, so what’s the point? why would she ask for help? so she dissociates and avoids and rejects tomori’s kindness. and now soyo is pissed at her and no one understands what she’s going through and she’s all alone and putting up walls is the only way she’s not falling apart but everyone sees her as a villain with her walls up. im feeling sick im feeling sick im crying on the bus
CAN WE PLEASE ADDRESS HOW NYAMU GOT AN INFERIORITY COMPLEX ABOUT ACTING BC OF MUTSUMI’S “PERFORMANCE”?? WHEN MUTSUMI JUST HAD A MENTAL BREAKDOWN ON STAGE? like this is insane. GIRL SHE WASNT ACTING 😭 pls take up the acting job you wanted!! i feel bad for her she’s so deeply insecure she also needs help. someone help her
fr is umiri on T? her voice keeps getting lower every episode 😭 she’s trying to achieve butch levels never seen before in girls band anime, next episode she’s coming in with short hair and a carabiner ⛓️. jokes aside i need her to stop with the “im too cool to care” act and admit she cares about the members of avemuji and pls help them bc ngl i feel like she’s the most mentally stable of the bunch. tho looking at the opening i might be wrong tbh lmao
makes me insane how mortis is the protector but also she’s clearly a little - an alter who is still a child. i love her so much. but also like mortis and mutsumi need another fucking alter to mediate between them bc they’re giving me anxiety!! ALSO HELLO?? THEY FELL DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS? had a public breakdown that got filmed by people as soyo shielded them??? they were locked in their room for like what, 2 months?? soyo spent 3 days and nights with mortis and mutusmi’s parents did not appear once bro. we saw one maid lead soyo to the room which was a WRECK and soyo was the one who helped tidy up. mutsumi’s family has completely given up on her and mortis, hid them like a dirty secret in their bedroom. it makes me sick i hate them i hate them
raana. that’s it. she makes me insane. aura farming like it’s a full time job
i need these girls to get help rn. please someone get them a group therapist im so fr
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greyfongschemmenti · 4 years ago
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Hesitate 7|15
FryeArcana
Chapter 7
You Say
Summary:
You finally let Lin know your story. Who you are and what caused those scars on your body.
You spend the day with Asami and go racing in the new Racer cars her dad has made.
“I thought I had you there” you smile as you take the helmet off and look over at Asami as she climbs out of her car and fixes her hair.
“I’ve had time to get better, these cars are nothing like the satomobiles” she smiles as she puts the helmet on the car seat.
“yeah, it has way more power and speed” you smirk as you did the same and followed Asami back to the mansion and get some refreshments.
“so how was your little date with Mako, it was a couple of nights ago right?” you look over at her as Asami is sipping on some lychee juice.
“hmm? Oh it was really nice. He’s sweet. We had dinner then you saw that he came with me to the gala, then we took a carriage through the park” she smiles a slight blush appearing on her cheeks.
“that’s nice, as long as you like him and happy then I'm happy too” you smile back and eat some fruit from the fruit bowl.
“y/n!” you heard an older man calling after you and you turn around and see Hiroshi Sato
“hey, Mr. Sato! Long time no see” you smile and walk over to him and extend a hand to him.
“come on, you know better, I’ve told you to call me Hiroshi.” He gives me a stern look but quickly smile “no matter, when Asami told you me you’ve returned to Republic City, I knew it was a matter of time before I would see you here. You are coming back to Future Industries?” he looks up hopefully
“Y/N is working with the police now remember, dad?” Asami walks up to the both of you and puts a hand on her father’s shoulder
“ah, yes that’s right. So how is it working with Chief Beifong?” he looks at you with a intrigued expression.
“it’s exciting honestly, but I see what all the comments about her demeanor comes from. What can you expect from being Chief of Police. It comes with the title I guess” you smile but quickly change the subject not wanting to talk ill of Lin “Asami mentioned your new line of racer cars, we took a test run and it’s coming out nicely.”
“Ahh so you’ve had a chance to check them out, good. How did you think of the design? We implemented those colors you’ve mentioned, yellow and red.” He walks you girls out towards the gardens of the mansion.
“the overall is nice, it’ll surely catch the audience’s attention when the red and yellow cars are flashing by. Surely, it’ll help with gaining the attention in future investors and clients” you smirk
“well I take help any way I can and if it wasn’t for your keen eye on design, these satomobiles wouldn’t have taken off. What was your pitch at the meeting?”
“oh you’re overreaching there Hiroshi, all I mentioned was about curving the overall look of the car, it helped with speed. 100% durability 100% desirability 1000% A good time” you chuckle as you mention the pitch again.
“that’s the pitch, that’s what won over those investors.” He clapped his hands and had a laugh
“well it was a group effort. Future Industries is known for using the very best materials, no cutting corners. All we had to do was design a car that not only attracts people, but also elevates the people driving it. If it makes you feel good while you drive it, it’ll be out in the streets more times than just parked in some street or house. Even then, it’s free publicity when a car looks so good that it attracts more customers to make a purchase for a satomobile rather than a Cabbage Car.”
Hiroshi smiles and chuckles “always quite the salesperson, it’s that bright mind that I miss on the team, but I understand you had other plans.”
You nod understanding and lightly shrug “I learned a lot with you and Asami, but the spirits had other plans for me, and who am I to ignore it” you smile
After some time you’ve spent with Asami and Hiroshi you’ve made your goodbyes after lunch and left.
*
Walk thru the park and decide to take a seat under a tree overlooking the water, you take a moment to meditate closing your eyes and focus on the noise around you of people enjoying their time outside and kids’ laughter, you can’t help but smile.
‘fancy seeing you here” a voice you recognized all too well
You crack a smile as you slowly open your eyes and look up to your right and see Lin walking towards you. “Afternoon, Chief, I could day the same thing. Care to join me?”
Lin looks around and just when you think she was going to refuse she surprisingly leans down and sits beside you. “I see you’re enjoying your day off”
“yeah, I figured it’ll be good to get some fresh air” you exhale deeply then look out at the water “how’s the station?”
“busy as usual, nothing new, but the streets are calm, surprisingly” she groans as she leans back on the tree
“that’s good, take in the scenery, breath in some fresh air before having to get back to the station. Take advantage of it” you look back at her and your eyes sort of smile on their own as you can’t help but notice how the run radiates and highlights Lin’s eyes to a beautiful soft green.  
“can I ask you something?” Lin not noticing your glance but turns her head to look at you.
“anything chief”
“so what’s your story? You mentioned that you have this whole story in the making.” She creeps her arms up and crossing them in front of her.
“ahh, my story huh, well it’s pretty long, if you dare to stay to listen to it all.” You grin as you rub the back of your neck
“depends on how well the story is” she mutters
You breathe deeply mentally preparing yourself to tell your story “well, I have an earthbender of a father and my mother was a waterbender, their marriage produced three kids - all girls -- me being the eldest and the earthbender, the second a waterbender, then the surprise of the family the youngest, a firebender. She is quite the hot head that one, turns out we got some fire benders from my dad’s side. We stayed in Ba Sing Se” You close as you remember your family and chuckle at the thought when you think about your sisters.
“Did your scar come your fire bending sister?” Lin softly asked listening intently
“oh I see, you’re trying to figure out the story behind these scars.” You smirk “all you had to do was ask Chief, no need to beat around the bush. I’m an open book, just got to learn to ask the question.” You look over at her and scoff
Lin tenses up and frowns rolling her eyes “it’s not nice to pry, some folks don’t like talking about their life.” She muttered under her breath.
“so, if I tell you the story of my scar, will you tell me yours?” you taunt her seeing if your push might get you to find out how she got her scar as well.
Lin looks over at you then looks away “I don’t like to talk about it..” she trails off
“hey, I don’t like to be pressured into anything, so I won’t pressure you, but since I like you I don’t mind telling my story. Everyone has a story worth telling, but no one will hear it unless you voice it.” You mimic your voice like an old monk and laugh “that’s what this old merchant once told me”
“so how did you get your scar?” you hear Lin’s voice as soft as you never heard before you think some other lady was with you.
You inhale and exhale as you prepare to speak
“I was 12 and I was walking out of school, heading home. On my way I saw this small non-bender boy probably around the age of 10 getting teased and bullied by 5 older boys. I heard them tell this little boy all sorts of trash remarks. How weak he is to be a non-bender and that he has no purpose in life if he can’t bend.”
You look down sadden remembering the scene then ball your hands into fists
“I got so angry that I meddled in and defended the boy, told the group to leave him alone and that they were all just a bunch of dumb schoolboys. They were no better than the little boy. The group of boys all snickered and told me to leave, that this was no place for a girl. A pretty girl like myself should focus on how to be a lady instead of meddling into “man” talks. Whatever that means” you roll your eyes and scoff.
“I told them to shove their man talks into their pants and started to fight them giving the little boy time to run and escape. I was able to scare off two of the boys, but I was overpowered when the waterbender froze my hands together and gave an earthbender the chance to knock me to the ground, the firebender, the ringleader of their group told the other two guys to hold me down and he put his foot on my head. Told me that he hoped this would stop me from meddling into what doesn’t concern me and that it’s such a shame since I was a pretty girl, then he blasted me with his firebending all down the left side of my back and a slash across my left bicep. The other two boys got so scared from the sight I don’t think they knew the firebender would do such a thing. My screams of agony scared them all to run away from the scene. I soon passed out from the pain, next thing I know I wake up in a water basin in a dark candlelit room. My eyesight was glazed over, but I could see someone there with me, a healer, softly speaking to me that I was okay and that she was doing her very best to heal my burns. Her voice sounded so beautiful and easily trusting, I didn’t recognize her or see any details on her face except two things, one, she had the most beautiful eyes, a bright blue almost teal, as blue as the clearest ocean or sea in the world. The second that she had on this necklace with a crescent or something I couldn’t really tell. I tried to speak but my throat was so dry, and I felt so weak that I just knocked out again. The following morning I was in a bed with bandages wrapped around chest and arm. I never saw that healer again, I asked about her, but it turned it she was just traveling by on her way out when she ran into me and took me to that healing hut and didn’t leave until I was in the clear. Once I got home my parents were so angry once they found out what happened to me. I rebutted that I couldn’t just stand idly by and let a poor boy get tormented. My dad finally gave in and smiled; told me he was proud even though it was stupid to try to take on 5 guys at the same time.” You smile and laugh remembering his words, then look down overcome with sadness.
“sometime later my dad overcame with an illness, Cabbage Fever, I believe. My mom tried every remedy she knew from her water tribe roots, but nothing worked, and he soon passed away.” You take a moment to yourself as you look up at the water nearby in front of you and Lin. You don’t look at her as you try to control your emotions then continue on. “you know...there is this saying that when two people are destined to be together, their spirits are tethered together. Sort of like one can’t live without the other… I believe that is what happened with my parents. They couldn’t live without the other because as soon as my dad passed my mom no longer had the strength to live on. Or at least her spirit didn’t, and her body followed after and soon she passed quietly in her sleep. The only thing the healers could explain in simpler terms was that my mother passed from a broken heart…” you ball your fists more as to try not to try but you can feel tears forming at the corner of your eyes.
“I was 16, my sisters were 14 and 12. My parents prepared in any case were this to happen we had guardians in place. Turns out we have family all around the world. The waterbender went to live with an aunt in the southern water tribe and the firebender lived with an uncle and aunt in the fire nation. I was supposed to go to live with my uncle in Ba Sing Se, but I was adamant that I wanted to travel the world. I didn’t want to be stuck in someone else’s home. So I packed up my things, made sure my sisters were taken care of and promised to send whatever money I can to them and send them letters of my travel. I spent the next year or so traveling all over the world. Spent a couple months in Kyoshi Island where the Kyoshi warriors were kind enough to each me to fight, learned about girl power, and even were kind enough to teach me some chi blocking fighting style. Spend another month at Ember Island, visited the Si Wong Desert, where I spent some time sand-sailing with some Si Wong people. The Northern Air Temple was interesting since it was taken over by Earth benders, spent some time with my sisters at the Southern water tribe, saw the northern spirit lights. Just to name a couple of places” you smile “I met a couple of nice of people alone the way. After two year I felt like maybe it was time to settle down and went to Republic City, I stepped into this little tea shop owned by the sweetest old lady who offered me shelter in exchange to help her clean the shop and wash dishes. She even taught me to cook some dishes. I spent about a month in the city and ran into the Sato family one day. Gave them some smart ideas about their satomobile designs, Hiroshi Sato liked it so much he offered me a job as the Head of Design for the satomobile and other cars.” You hear a noise coming from Lin and your ear perks up and turn over to her
“wait, you’re telling me that the car that I drive as well as the rest of Republic City…” Lin gives you an incredulous face, her lips parted not believing a word you’re saying at this point. It gives you a moment to start laughing and you grin. “Yup, I designed them. Well Hiroshi Sato had a blueprint of his initial plan, but I modified it to give the sleek design it has now. The curves and overall look that makes those cars desirable to own. Might I add, you look incredible in your car, Chief. Even though you don’t need the car to look incredible. You do well on your own.” You smirk and look at her that Link closes her lips and gives you a small frown you can see a slight blush creep up on her cheeks and rolls her eyes giving you a puff and looks away. “Quit the garbage, y/n”
You softly laugh “I’m serious on all accounts, the design, and about you in the car. I think you’ve known me long enough to know that I am nothing but honest.” You smile then you lean back on your arms and look over at her. She just lets about puff of air crossing her arms more on her check. You let the silence settle down a bit before you attempt to speak again “I spent two years in republic city working with the Sato, I kept hearing a voice that there was more other there for me. Most people would call me stupid for leaving a good job. I was paid handsomely; I could afford anything I wanted. I send half of my earnings split between my sisters and kept the other half and still had a hefty amount of yuans left. I looked at tourist attractions and a couple of maps and noticed about Zaofu. I already told you that part and the whole part of me coming back here.” You think back making sure you haven’t left out anything out then realized “oh! The cycle, it was a parting gift from Asami and Hiroshi Sato, it was Asami’s idea and it gave the two of them a chance to work together, so that was nice. They both built it together but Asami made clear that she handled the overall look. During the time I spent with Asami, I learned to maintain that cycle. So far that cycle is my most prized possession. It’s my preferred mode of transportation.” You smile then exaggerate a long exhale then give a long stretch
“well that’s everything, you’re caught up to my story” you look over at Lin and her eyes are full of awe and wonder.
“but you’re so young, yet you’ve experience so much.” Lin muttered
“yeah, it’s a gift and a curse” you mumble
“how so?” Lin raised an eyebrow as she glances your way focused on you and only you.
“well most people just stay at the place they were born. So people my age all they know is their place of birth. So it’s hard to find exciting people. I tend to relate more and make better friends with the older generation, who have gone out and explored or have experiences, than people my own age.” You softly chuckle
“well not me, I’ve stayed here in Republic City majority of my life. It’s all I know and all I want to know” Lin mumbled
“I didn’t mean to offend, it’s good that you know what you want, but I feel it deep inside that Republic City is where I am needed.” You look up at the sky and see the sky setting
“so since you got to know more about me. You want to tell me about your scar?” you softly speak not really looking over at Lin
There is a long pause and you’re about to tell her to forget about it until you hear her voice as she tries to speak.
“I was answering a call about a robbery, I answered and ran into the car and chased it down. I rammed into the car with my metal cables and saw Su- the perp steps out the car. I told her to stay where she was, and she attempted to leave. I apprehended her with my metal cables, that’s when Su- she cut herself free and the cables recoiled and hit me on the cheek. The pain was excruciating. I closed my eyes from the pain and by the time I opened them the perps were gone.” It sounds like the story causes Lin to get upset.
“wow, that sucks. I hope you found that perp and slammed her into a ceil” you mutter out loud as you lay back putting your arms behind your head.
“oh I tried” Lin mumbled under her breath; you could barely catch what she said.
“what?” you look over at her
“I couldn’t find her. It seemed like she escaped the city” Lin quickly spoke out.
“well if I was that perp I would do the same thing. I would probably just change my name and ask Mother of Faces to grant me a new face.” You breathe out you can’t help but notice Lin smile at your comments which brings a smile to your face.
“but that firebender-- the one that gave me this scar--was wrong about one thing”
“what’s that?” Lin asked and you smirk as you look down
“those scars actually helped me in the whole romance department. Women love scars, I would be lying if I said I picked them up by my charming personality” you smile and laugh softly “there is something about scars that people find attractive, I guess it’s the mystery behind the scar, it gives them a sense of danger, sexiness. I don’t know but its works. So maybe I should find that guy and give him a thank you card” you shrug and look at Lin your eyes glancing over to her scars. “I think they’re right” you mutter as you sit up and look at Lin turning half your body towards her.
“I had every intention of getting revenge on that guy but If I remember right there’s that saying about how revenge is like a two-headed rat-viper. While you watch your enemy go down, you’re being poisoned yourself. It's easy to do nothing, but it's hard to forgive.” You softly speak then look up at Lin “as much as it’s easy to go after the person who caused you and I harm, sometimes it’s better to forgive and move on, and plus the scars you have are hot” you smile
“Don’t let the scars wear you. You wear the scars like a sexy badass. They increase your sex appeal. I mean you’re beautiful with or without the scars. I’ve never seen you without the scars but you look incredible hot now.” you mutter out then your eyes widen realizing you just said all that out loud. You slowly turn your head over to look at Lin, your cheeks a bright red, and you see her look at you with a blush as well.
“what did you say to me?” she muttered, her breathing gets slightly uneasy. unsure what to do.
You lean in a bit and reach over and softly brush her scars on her cheek, her breath hitches. “you, Lin Beifong, are beautiful. It’s hard not to find you beautiful.” You softly whisper as you look at her eyes and see the sunset setting down. The rays hitting her eyes illuminating you glance between her eyes and lips and the air around the both of you has drastically shifted. You sense a change of gravity as you slowly lean in and Lin’s body seems to react the same way. Both of your faces merely inches apart, “Lin…” you whisper the breath from your lips touch hers and causes her lips to part slightly as you can feel her breath hit your lips as well. Your hand softly on her scarred cheek and you close your eyes readying yourself with anticipation to kiss her.
There’s a static noise and the sound of a radio interference comes thru “Chief Beifong do you copy” those words seem to wake Lin from a trance and you feel a hand on your chest slowly push you back, you open your eyes and see Lin lean back as she looks down slowly shaking her head.
“This can’t happen”
“Chief, do you copy?” the officer on the radio calls out again.
“Lin…” you speak out softly, your eyes with confusion on what’s going on.
“this didn’t happen” Lin doesn’t seem to listen to you as she quickly gets up and collects herself.
“Lin” you call out to her. You mind can’t think of anything other than her name. She finally looks up at you and stands her ground.
“nothing happened” her voice stern as she gives you a glare as she starts walking back to her car.
“1-2 Chief, do you read me?” the officer calls out again thru the radio
“what is it!” Lin barks out as she answers the call
“Sorry Chief, councilman Tarrlok called. He wants to speak to you about a council meeting at City Hall” the officer rang out Lin pushes the button to respond
“I’m heading over there now” Lin groans in annoyance then ends the transmission.
You finally catch your thoughts and walk over to Lin “so are we not going to talk about what almost happened?”
Lin looks around and then gives you a hard glare “There’s nothing to talk about. Nothing. happened.” She muttered harshly then quickly speeds off. You stand there at the sidewalk left with more confusion and walk back to the tree and try to gather your thoughts.
You groan and sit back down then out of aggravation you punch the ground and accidentally raised a piece of earth above the ground and you curse under your breath and try your best to fix the ground back to its previous state. Then fall back on your back and close your eyes picturing everything as if rewinding then stop at that moment. The moment everything changed.
*
Lin drove down the streets of Republic City, but her mind was racing with the images reserve in her mind. Y/N mentioned you was beautiful and your whole demeanor changed. Your face went… soft. It’s as if Link didn’t think she could or would be called beautiful, sexy, she thought she didn’t have any sex appeal. Yet, here is y/n and she is telling you all these things that were unheard of to you. Then if that wasn’t enough, she had to softly touch your face, she caressed your cheek with such delicacy as if not trying to cause you any more harm on your scarred cheek.
Your body just reacted to hers and leaned in, leaned into her touch, leaned into her space. You had this longing feeling, something awakened deep inside you that you couldn’t quite place. You saw her lean in, right? Y/N leaned in just as much as you. Right? No. You lost control. You went weak. You shake your head and concentrate behind the wheel, swerving to the next lane as you almost hit a truck, then gain control.
“No, this can’t happen. Nothing happened. This is just my mind playing tricks with me.” Lin mutters under her breath as she looks out into the streets as she drives gritting her teeth.
*
You stay at the park and pulling your knees up to your chest as your mind keeps replaying those images in your mind. There is something brewing between the two of you, at least from your part you’re starting to fall for Lin. Do you think Lin feels somewhat the same? I hope nothing changes between us during work. You wonder then fall onto your back and cover your face with your hands. This is going to be a long night.
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favoritedun · 8 years ago
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Hi Ive been thinking a lot about checking myself into the hospital. I feel like I just need to heal before I can go on with the rest of my life and I'm not sure if I should or shouldn't. Can you give me some more info about it?
ahh yes. ok well first disclaimer everyone seems to have different experiences but most of the time it’s a good idea to check yourself into the hospital especially if you are a danger to yourself. (of course i suck at giving my own advice lol) But when I went I was 16 so I was admitted to a local inpatient center for mentally ill adolescents. my biggest misconception is I thought it would be the same as when you got to the hospital for being physically sick in that you get your own room and you just stay in there all day and people come and go throughout the day. it is not like that at all. You are most likely put into the short term (so not residential) area of the hospital and are given a room that you will most likely share with another person. They take away basically all your freedoms including your phone, internet, and of course any sharp objects. you can’t go to the bathroom with the door all the way closed and are always under surveillance. of course this is for good reason. at the time i was convinced it was like jail but if i wouldve taken a step back I maybe wouldve realized how helpful it actually was. to be surrounded by people that are going through similar things to you is a breath of fresh air in comparison to feeling like  you have to act neurotypical to be liked. You are put through a mix of group and personal therapy all day every day whilst you are there and they constantly monitor how you are doing as well as your medication if they think medication will help. Atleast where I went, we were doing something all the time and usually in groups so that we werent alone in our rooms thinking too much. 
Long story short it is extremely helpful to be surrounded by people who want to see you get better and by other people who are trying to get better as well. personally for me seeing other girls with scars on their arms since i struggle with self harm made me feel a lot better because i wasnt alone. I’m even considering admitting myself back into the inpatient unit because I haven’t been doing so hot and I really need help getting back on my feet. People who have never actually been to a mental institution or psych ward will make it seem like a terrifying and evil place but atleast in my experience with the adolescent unit it was not at all and instead was almost just like one big group therapy with one on one therapy mixed in. Keep in mind that once youre admitted you are only allowed to leave once they discharge you, but that is not a bad thing because believe me they will know when you are good to go.
I didn’t get too specific because I’m not sure what else you want to know but if there is something I missed or something I need to clarify of course let me know. There are also a bunch of videos on youtube of people sharing their experiences so those could probably be of help to you too.  Sorry if i rambled a little bit I hope I helped somehow and I hope you get the help you need to feel better because no matter who you are your mental health is above all else and no one should have to go through whatever they are going through alone.
OH and one more thing the other patients there are quite often some of the most caring people you will meet. of course there are exceptions but I would take the girls i met in the hospital over the assholes at my school ANY day.
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autistic-mouse · 8 years ago
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‘Fuck you’ Bouquet
*Drops this and runs*
Nicky Lee was surprisingly happy with his decision to open a small flower shop in St. Louis, Missouri.
After an ‘unfortunate’ incident involving his former squad leader caused Nicky to take leave of his position in the army, it was decided that he needed a quiet job where he could have some level of control and not be around too many people that he would fight with, so a small suburb with a small but steady stream of foot traffic seemed good, even if it meant leaving the safety and familiarity of his home in Brooklyn.
Today was a quiet day, only a teenage girl getting a bouquet of marigolds to help her with asking her crush out and he wished her luck as Maria sounds like a wonderful girl.
He was quietly stimming with the petals of a lily when someone barged through the door and slammed a few notes on the counter causing Nicky to jump and accidentally rip off one of the petals of the poor flower.
“How do you passive-aggressively say ‘fuck you’ with flowers?” The man asked angrily looking off to the side and not directing his anger towards the quietly panicking shop owner.
“Ahh-aaah.” Nicky was trying to speak but the shock of the man’s entrance had him going non-verbal.
The man looked at Nicky and took a few deep breathes in an attempt to calm his anger.
“I’m sorry.” He said in a quiet tone, “My old bigot high school football coach is having a get together for the old team tonight and I hate him for all the shit he gave me.”
Nicky flapped his arms during the explanation, not caring how weird he looked, then grabbed a book from under the counter and flipped through the many bookmarked pages trying to find what was needed.
“Sorry, I don’t handle jump scares well.” Nicky finally said once he was verbal again, before grabbing a basket, handing it to his customer and leading him around the store to grab the flowers for the arrangement.
“No it was my fault, I’m Conrad by the way,” The man said, obediently following the other around the store, “but most people call me Duke.”
“I’m Nicky, these are geraniums meaning stupidity.” Nicky explained as he grabbed a few white and orange stalks of the flowers and placed them in the basket, “And these are meadowsweets for uselessness.” A few stalks of the white flower puffs, “Orange lilies for hatred.” Another few stalks with a brief brush of the petals, “Yellow carnations which mean ‘you have disappointed me’.” A few more puffs added to the basket before moving towards the back of the store.
“I’m impressed that fuck you bouquets are an actual thing.” Duke said as he studied the array of flowers, brushing the lily petals as Nicky did before.
“Maybe I should have it as a pre designed thing, would be popular.” Nicky mused as he looked at the assortment of foxgloves for the right colours before picking a few pale orange bunches. “And finally my personal favourite, foxgloves for insincerity and they are also poisonous.” A smile graced his lips as he placed the last flowers in the basket and headed towards the counter with Duke in tow.
He took the flowers and started on the bouquet, focusing on the placement of the flowers, filling it out with foliage, wrapping it with matching paper and cellophane, and finishing it up with a ribbon.
Nicky finally turned his attention back towards Duke handing him the bouquet.
“It’s beautiful and quietly bitchy.” Duke smiled as Nicky found the money that was forgotten on the counter and got Duke his change.
“Mind if I ask how long you’ve been in?” Nicky asked, motioning to the dog tags around Dukes neck. “Eight years, I’m a sergeant.” He answered as he collected the change, not really wanting to leave just yet.
Nicky nodded then realized that he should reply. “I’m a field medic, on extended leave for reasons.”
Duke nodded but didn’t push, preferring to study the rather attractive guy in front of him, he was about to say something else when a teenage girl came flying in, knocking him out of the way and grasping Nicky’s hands in hers.
“Thank you, thank you, thank you!” She yelled happily, bouncing as she did.
“She said yes! We’re going on a date on Friday and it’s all thanks to you!”
“I just sold you flowers, you did everything else.” Nicky said a little shocked at the gratitude.
“But you gave me the courage to do it! Thank you!” She hugged him before running out of the shop.
It took a few minutes for Nicky to collect himself after the flurry of happiness and ‘thank you’s.
“Well that was something.” Nicky muttered before realising that Duke was still there. “Do you need anything else?”
Duke spaced back in at the question, “No thanks, but I’ll come back tomorrow and let you know how the flowers go down” He smiled as he headed towards the door.
Nicky laughed “Can’t wait, take care.”When Duke left, Nicky thought about the exchange before grabbing his phone and sending a quick message to his best friend, a question nagging at the back of his mind.
Yo Snakes, what’s the name of your Sargent?
A few minutes later came a reply.
Conrad “Duke” Houser. Why?
That helps make sense.
He came in to buy a bouquet that said ‘Fuck you’. Should I sell those readymade? Also he’s hotter than you described.
He puttered around, straightening the shop while he waited for the messages to come in.
They would sell faster than thanksgiving turkey. He’s single, really good with accommodating for mental illness in a sincere and realistic way, and if you date him, I won’t have to worry about losing Shay to him.
Shay loves you and wouldn’t leave you for some boy scout. Like I have a chance with him.
You know what being a soldier is like, you take care of people without sugar coating, your ideal date night is staying home, watching TV, gaming, and cuddling, something that anyone would love, if someone talks shit to you, you dish it back tenfold, and you’re pretty hot when you have energy to put into your looks.
I don’t have the energy to forward all the counters my brain came up with, but thanks.
You seeing him again?
He’s coming in tomorrow to tell me how the flowers go.
We’ve been given a few weeks leave, is it ok if we come down tomorrow? I miss you and Shay wants to try and get you on the team.
I could use the support. I’m not going back just yet, it’s only been three weeks. You can hug me but don’t get in my way. Love ya.
Don’t work too hard. Love you mouse.
Nicky smiled at the obvious worry in the messages then spotted the time, he closed up shop before heading up stairs to bed and going through his nightly routine.
Based on this prompt, http://autistic-mouse.tumblr.com/post/145854078786/flower-shop-au
I couldn't resist, and I may continue this or not, see how I feel.
So, bye! *runs away*
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