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[sunflowerhae]

Linger

Episode• 5/8

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Warnings {language, mentions of death, mentions of broken nose, Jaemin calls someone a lot of names and says they’re not pretty a lot. Be warned 🥺😔}

•you had been sitting on your porch for an hour

•in a pink dress

•with your hair curled

•and flowers on your heals

•and you were struggling to hold back the tears

•okay backtrack

•it was a Friday

•prom day

•Jaemin had mumbled a week before in your ear while to two were sitting in the library if you wanted to go to prom with him

•it made you laugh

•ofc u said yes

•it was Friday

•and Jaemin was acting so fucking weird today

•he was very clingy

•he refused to let go of your hand unless he absolutely had to

•and he spent like all of lunch just

•staring at you

•the rest of the dreamies we’re acting weird too

•after lunch, they all took their time in hugging you, Miri, and Yerim, really tightly

•even Jisung and Renjun, who hated that shit

•and Jaemin said he couldn’t hang out after school today

•which you got

•you just made sure he knew what time to get you

•and he barely looked at your during that conversation

•and before you two left each other for the day

•he kept asking you to tell him you loved him

•and you had to ask him if he was okay

•and he didn’t say anything

•he just kissed you and walked away

•you knew something was really wrong

•bc he didn’t say he loved you

•but you tried not to dilly dally over it

•he would tell you what was wrong in his own time

•you trusted him

•you were a lil worried tho

•no one was answering your texts except for Yerim and Miri

•none of the dreamies were answering

•they weren’t answering your texts, your calls, or any messages left in the gc

•but they were leaving you on read

•Jaemin wasn’t even reading your messages

•your own bf left you on delivered

•you figured you would ask him when he came and picked you up

•10 minutes late (that’s fine, normal)

•15 minutes late (still, probably didn’t know how to put on his tie. that made you laugh)

•30 minutes late (ok, care troubles, must be)

•45 minutes late (he should have at least called something)

•he was an hour late (jaemin...)

•why?

•you called Yerim, who had been Jeno’s date, and asked her if she had seen Jaemin

•unfortunately, she had

•he was at the prom

•with the dreamies

•Yerim told you Miri was on her way to pick you up

•but you didn’t even want to go at that point

•what was happening?

•maybe he forgot?

•so you finally arrived at the prom

•and what you saw made you actually want to hurl

•Jaemin was there alright

•kissing Cynthia

•from the volleyball team

•in the middle of the dance floor

•with all of the dreamies around them, dancing too

•Jeno saw you come in

•he motioned to hyuck

•who told mark

•who got the attention of Renjun

•who slapped Jisungs arm

•who yelled in chenles ear what was happening

•who then basically yelled it to Jaemin, and the whole senior class

•it was like something out of a movie

•a sea of kids parted

•and there was a straight walk from jaemin to you

•or better yet, from you to Jaemin

•because it was you who moved

•Linger by The Cranberries was playing in the background

•this was the first song you had ever shown Jaemin

•the first song you and Jaemin danced to, in your bedroom

•the first song you two officially made out to, in his car, overlooking your shared spot above the city

•it was you and Jaemins song

•and you thought maybe

•maybe Jaemin would apologize

•make an excuse

•but he looked so cold

•so emotionless

•as he looked at you

•inside Jaemins head

•there was a lot going on

•before he left Jeno’s house towards the prom

•he drank

•a lot

•he definitely didn’t want to remember this night

•so he was feeling a lil drunk

•he locked eyes with all the people that expected him to go through with this bet

•all the people (his friends) that expected him not to

•and the one girl he’s ever loved

•she looked so lost

•and Jaemin wanted nothing more than to break away from Cynthias tight grip on his arm, and hug you, and kiss you, and whisper that he was sorry sorry sorry so sorry

•but he was afraid

•Na Jaemin was a coward

•and he was once more, afraid of losing his reputation

•and suddenly,

•it all threw itself at him

•the harsh world he was brought into,

•the pressure he was under

•it all came and swallowed him whole

•and you were his insecurities new target

•all he saw was red

•”Jaemin? What’s going on?”

•he laughs, but it doesn’t sound sincere. It’s cold, lifeless

•”wow, I always knew you were stupid, But I didn’t think you were that idiotic”

•your blood ran cold

•from the corner of your eye, you can see Jisung turn and look the other way, and Miri and Yerim looking on in absolute horror. Yerim let her arms almost fall from Jeno’s embrace, but he held her tightly, afraid of losing her.

•”what?” You looked so lost, like a little lamb that lost their mother in the woods

•if you were the lamb, Jaemin was the wolf

•”I mean, honestly, did you really think I could like a girl like you?”

•you don’t say anything, too much in shock

•”you are a nobody, and you never will be. I know you thought dating someone like me would suddenly make people like you, but new flash y/n, no one does. I can’t believe I had to fucking date you for 7 months. All you do is whine and complain, you’re so fucking annoying. And no wonder I had to start talking to you after mark tutored you; what with you being so fucking stupid. I think it’s so funny how much you tried, when no one really cared. No one cares about ugly girls that put on ugly dresses to try and be more beautiful when nothing will fix the way you are. No one will ever love you y/n, I certainly didn’t-“

•Jeno had heard enough.

•”Jaemin I think she gets it” he puts a hand on Jaemins chest, but Jaemin just pushes it off, and take a step towards you. He really never knew when to stop

•”what, does that make you cry? Knowing that everytime I said I loved you, I was lying? I never loved you y/n. Never. How could anyone ever love a useless bitch like yourself-“

•”Jaemin, stop, look at the poor girl” hyuck finally stepped in and started whispering in Jaemins ear

•it’s true, you were sobbing so much that your pretty makeup was ruined, and you couldn’t even lift your eyes off the floor.

•”oh, why do you care? You act like you weren’t in on the bet this whole time. All of us were. We all knew this was going to happen, because none of us like you y/n. You know, we used to sit there and laugh about how gullible you were. I’m surprised you even have friends. We certainly weren’t your friends. I bet not even Yerim or Miri really like you. They’re actually cool; beautiful. You’re like the ugly duckling that tags along bc you have no where else to turn. Ugly inside and out.”

•”what bet.”

•honestly, everyone was surprised that you talked.

•Jaemin certainly was. He really didn’t want to say anything more, but he couldn’t stop. It’s like he didn’t have an off switch.

•he just laughed at your face

•”remember last night? At my house? I took your puney little virginity. I got bet 8 months ago that I couldn’t take your virginity the night before prom, and then dump your sorry ass in front of everyone. Well look everyone! I win!” He laughed out, all of his stupid jock friends laughing with him.

•he was telling the truth, he took your virginity last night.

•he insisted it was because he wanted you two to be closer on prom night

•you really did feel stupid

•and disgusting

•like you needed a shower

•”and honestly, the worst part was that you weren’t even good. I mean it’d be okay if you were pretty, but look at you!”

•and finally, As Jaemins final act,

•he slipped the anniversary present you gave him off of his left wrist,

•and threw it at your face

•it hit you square in the chest,

•and slid down to floor

•you stayed and looked at it for abt 3 seconds

•but honestly

•you had heard , and seen, enough.

•you didn’t even look at Jaemin, you just turned and ran out of the gym

•everyone started cheering, all the popular people laughing and whooping

•Jaemin just stood there, staring at your retreating figure

•his heart was beating out of his chest

•but someone just handed him a cup full of spiked punch, and he downed it, and pulled Cynthia in for a kiss

•trying to block out the sound of his heartbreaking into millions of pieces

•Yerim and Miri ran out after you, and Jeno and mark followed, while Renjun took Chenle and Jisung - who were sobbing at this point - and dragged them out

•and hyuck just disgustingly stood and stared at Jaemin

•and he pulled Jaemin into him

•and said

•”you’re right, Jaemin. You won. Congrats”

•before shaking his head and running out after everyone

•outside, you were trying S U P E R hard not to have a panic attack

•it was a lie, all of it

•you should have known

•you should have seen that getting involved with the 7 most popular boys in school would ruin you

•Jaemin was right, you were so so stupid

•you heard footsteps behind you, and when you saw all of your friends (minus Jaemin, obviously), you couldn’t help but cry more

•Yerim and Miri slowly walked towards you, and you pulled them both in for a hug, sobbing onto their shoulders

•from behind them, you saw Jeno reach out for you, and softly call your name

•you sucked in a deep breathe

•they knew

•”you knew.”

•the only one that wasn’t crying at this point was renjun, but he looked damn near tears.

•”I’m not going to lie to you y/n, yeah we did-“

•”that’s contradictory. You have been lying to me for 8 months.”

•you didn’t even sound mad, just broken.

•which was honestly worse

•you just shook your head at them, and started walking towards Miri’s car, hoping she could take you home.

•”Jeno.”

•Yerim sounded betrayed as she whispered her boyfriends name

•”how could you?”

•”did you all just see us as idiots?” Miri chimed in

•no one said anything.

•like idiots

•Miri shook her head, and if looks could kill, 6/7 of the dreamies would be killed on the spot.

•”don’t you ever come near us again.” Was the last thing she said, before wrapping her hands around Yerim, and pulling her towards her car.

•Jaemin chose the P E R F E C T time to come out

•the events went as such:

•newly dumped Jaemin walks outside

•newly dumped Jeno locks eyes with new dumped Jaemin

•newly dumped Jeno sees red

•new dumped Jaemin gets a broken nose

•5/7 dreamies retreat

•mark drives Jaemin home

•Jaemin sits on his porch for three hours, not crying, but thinking about everything that happened that night

•Jaemin finally calms down enough to realize wtf happened

•Jaemin immediately wants to die

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[physcoticfrog]

(idk what to call this, pretend it's a good title)

Description: From birth, your quirk had always been different, coming with black bat-like wings, but what happens when they get ripped from you during childhood? (Your quirk is a bat, coming with echolocation, and the whole package. You even have big ol ears).

Pairing: Keigo Takami (Hawks) x reader

Warnings: Mentions of abuse and depression, swearing

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Past

"Honey where are your parents?" You heard a sickly sweet but soft voice ask you.

"I don't know". That was your only answer. You knew what was going to happen. You were just scared.

"Honey we should probably go down to the police station, they'll help you." How come people are so ignorant? All you can do is wait now, and not say anything more.

"Hi ma'am, this is my little sister, we'll be on our way now" you heard a man say. You knew this. So why were you so scared?

Moments turned to minutes, minutes turned to hours, to days. You ended up being their puppet. After all, you could do pretty much everything they needed. There was just a small problem. You couldn't leave.

All you could hear were your screams bouncing off of the walls of the room as your wings were ripped from your back. Searing pain seized down your back, causing you to cry out in pain.

Soon enough, it was over. A man wrapped your wings, or what was left of them, in order to not cause infection. You had now come to terms with the fact that you will never out live this. This is your family, this is a part of you. You can never leave.

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Present

"Wait what!? Really! Thank you dad!" You hugged him, because he had just told you you could leave if you wanted, and there would be hell to pay if you didn't come back, but you could leave nonetheless.

"Awee I wanna come with too Shig" You heard Toga complain. Toga was younger than you, about the age of a high-schooler. Not that you were much older, just older still.

"Dad please can you let her? We won't be long, I promise" Dad. Shigaraki. The one who raised you, even though he was your age. Some people might say he would be more like a big brother, but he was kind to you. More so than the others. He fed you, let you be a kid sometimes. He was like a father figure of a sorts, so, you've come to respect him.

"No, y/n, you know this. You can't go out there with her, they know who she is. They don't know you. Just don't pull any dumb shit". You could settle for that. That actually sounded really good. You were just really happy to see sunlight for the first time in your life, without having to be in the confines of a fence.

"Alright. Well, I'm gonna find a coffee shop, I wanna know what it tastes like. How about I'll be back by, say, umm, 4:30? Latest 5:00?" You asked. How could he say no to that? It was a win-win, because it's already around 2:45, and you don't know your way around the streets.

"Ok, fine go. Make sure you call me immediately if anything goes wrong. Be home safe, ok?" See? That's full out dad mode right there.

"Yes dad, I know the drill." You were almost bouncing out of the door when you were ready to go.

You were wearing your newest pair of clothes, of course, slightly stained but that's because Dabi, who is more like a brother to you, decided to steal them from a corner store. It was a black crop top, with two little holes cut in the back for the small nubs poking from your back. You had to convince Dabi to cut them for you, since you can't place where that at.

You also wore high-rise black jeans, and a belt that cinched your waist. Dabi knew you all too well, and knew that you've been wanting an outfit like that for a while. No rips in the jeans either, which was a surprise. You of course wore socks, but they had a lot of holes in them. But your shoes covered them perfectly. They were white and the went up past your ankle. You thought you looked perfect, especially for your first day out.

When, you stepped out, you quickly felt a breeze brush past your face, and it felt amazing. It was a true fresh breath of air. You walked around for a bit, and then saw it. There were people going in and out of it, but not as many as you thought.

When you walked in, you smelled something that almost smelled bitter, but sweet. Is it chocolate? Coffee maybe? You couldn't tell, since you never had either. When it was your turn to order, you picked the first thing that caught your eye. A chocolate drizzled frappuchino.

"U-um hi, can I get a chocolate drizzled f-frappuchino?" You said shyly, you're voice coming out more squeeky than you had thought. She was very kind, and said, well you don't really know what she said. It got drowned out by your thoughts.

Something caught your eye, it was a glance of red, almost like blood. Too much, like blood.

"Would you like a small, medium or large?". What? You had to choose? There's a difference? Oh no. Oh no oh nOoO. What do you say?

The lady must've noticed, and immediately said "Would you like a medium, it's perfect for if you want to stay but not for too long". You felt thankful that she said that, and you immediately nodded your head, heading over to the small waiting line.

You catch another glance of red, looking up immediately. You were stunned. He looked so familiar, your pretty sure you've seen him in the pictures from Shigaraki's plans. Then it clicked. All the information he told you about him.

Hero name: Hawks. Actual name : Keigo Takami. Quirk: Fierce wings, he can fly, and telepathically control the feathers that he uses. Number two fucking hero. Great. Now Dad definitely will want you back home. But for now you leave it alone, and don't pay much mind to it. You want to enjoy your first day out.

When a different lady calls your name from the counter, you walk over and take the cup and the straw. There is a fluffy substance on top, along with what you think is chocolate drizzled into the cup. You put the straw in the cup and felt at peace. You then took a sip. It's absolutely divine.

You look away for a second, and then you notice Keigo walking towards you, but you pretend to not see him and make your way towards a table.

"Hi there, you must be new around this place." You freeze. He's talking to you. Right here. Right now.

"Um, yeah I- I don't really come around this city much." You lie. You've been around plenty of times. Just not as many outside as in.

"Oh, well this place has the best coffee, anywhere in Japan, so I think you're in luck. You should come around here more often. By the way, I'm Hawks. But you can call me Takami." He said, a smile on his face. Not smug or anything, just content. Something you're not used to doing.

"U- uh okay. My dad normally doesn't let me out of the house much. I guess you can call me y/l/n." You say, not lying, but not giving the entire truth.

And then you remember it. You're wings. His wings. The way he glanced at your back when you turned away. Shit, why do you let yourself get so carried away.

"O-oh well I should get going then, I have a bad habit of over sharing." You say, that odd feeling of over sharing. But before you can leave he says,

"I'm all ears if you've got time". This time it was a familiar smile. It was a smug one almost cocky. You debated it, hit decided it would be fine, as long as you don't mention the League.

Once you start rambling he is interested, watching intently as you talk. Him asking the occasional question. And then there it was, that question. "Hey, I know it's odd but I noticed your back. It looks like there were wings there, because it looks similar to when I use all my feathers in a fight. If you don't want to explain you don't have to." He said. You started shaking. Do I want to? I'd this ok? You thought.

"Well, it's a really long story. But when I was younger, my uh... Uncles, ripped off my wings. They were afraid I would leave them. I would fly away. I wanted to become a hero, by that was torn away with my wings." You say.

"Oh wow. You know, it's ok, right? That you might now have them. Who knows, they might even grow back!" He said cheerfully.

"actually..." He stopped once you started talking, "the doctor said if they don't grow back in ten years they will never show up again. It's been 15 years. But it's ok. Who knows I may just sprout some wings soon." You say trying to be sarcastic. Because in all reality, you don't know.

"Well, I hope to see you around. Ask your dad if we can meet up again soon." Hold on. How did the number two pro hero just ask you to hangout again?

"Maybe. My- my Dad is actually pretty strict, and he doesn't really like the idea.." You take a deep breath. "..of Heroes." You say, almost quietly. You really wanted to hang out, but just couldn't. Probably. "Wait! Hold up- I could just say I'm going out for coffee instead of meeting up with you!" You decided to say. A little more enthusiastic than you wanted.

"That works!" He said, matching your energy.

You guys continued to talk, about anything and everything. By the time 4:00 rolled around, you had decided on two days from today. At the same time. About 3:15.

When you headed back, it was 4:30 on the spot. The only issue: He was there. Hawks.

"What are you doing here?!" You whispered. This was no place for a hero. Especially Hawks. He couldn't take everyone on without dying.

"Same question to you." He whispered back.

"I'll explain at the café" you told him. What else were you supposed to do? Talk to him freely now?

"Dad, what's he doing here?" You said, talking about Hawks. You could tell that he knew who you were talking about.

"He's just here... For business." You weren't buying it, but what choice did you have?

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Two days later

"Hey.." You start. You know he knows. And he knows you know. You were just hoping you two could explain it all today.

"Hi." He said. He had no expression in his face. He normally wore a smile or a light hearted expression. But this was different. There was no smile. It was blank. Unreadable.

"So, I'm going to get straight to the point. I live there. That is my home. I don't have a choice. I didn't get to 'join' them. When I was about 4 or 5 years old, and my parents had died. They died because of a car crash. Apparently, they worked with the villains. A man, who might have been in his thirties took me to the hideout. After about a year, I went out through the door to see what the sun was like. They didn't like that." You continued. "Then they ripped off my wings. I still have all of my abilities, but nothing more. That's why I stay. If I leave, they will hunt me down. I want to leave, but I can't. Shigaraki- he's like my dad. He is only a few months older than me, but he still cared for me when no one else did. He helped me. And I won't judge you for being there either since I don't know your story. I just want to know why you, of all people, the number two fucking hero, was there." That's all you said. You stopped. And waited for him to say something.

Soon enough, his voice came out smooth, and soft. Not judging. But still serious, and him. "I'm working there- shit I'm really not supposed to tell anyone this." He took a deep breath. "I'm a spy. I'm not truly working for them, but I have to make it seem like it. Im only surprised, because I have never seen you there. Not once until yesterday. I truly am dedicated to being a hero, which is why I'm working with the league. I don't truly want to, but it helps the hero cause. Where have you been? How come I haven't ever seen you?" He asked. You answered.

"Dad doesn't like me being around for the meetings. He makes me go upstairs, and I stay there until he tells Toga or Dabi to come get me. I'm not part of the front line team. I'm the brains behind it. I have no choice but to plan it all out. The only reason I continue, is because I don't know how to stop."

That's how your 45 minute "date" went. Back and forth you two had questions and answers. You decided on meeting up every two days. Same time, same place.

Again, here you two are. Talking. And even laughing. Which you hadn't done since you were a teenager. "Yeah, I don't know where he thinks he'll get keeping me in my room, I can still hear everything. Just faintly. Can't make out individual voices."

He looked playfully dramatic shocked. "Now my quirk looks weak compared to yours." What? He really thought that? You felt a blush creep on to your cheeks.

"R- Really?"

"Yeah. I mean, in the best of ways, you literally are a bat. Everything about you. Except for, well, you."

"But how is my quirk better than yours?"

"Sweetheart, I literally can only fly and use my feathers. Even then, the more feathers I use the more difficult it is for me to fly." Really? There was more to it, you were sure. Wait- did he just call you sweetheart? The blush that crept on to your cheeks was a dark shade of pink.

"There's gotta be at least s-some speed boost o-or something, right?" The conversation continued, up until it was time for you to leave.

"Oh, and y/l/n, your wings are growing again." He said with a happy smile.

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A/n: this might become a series, so stay tuned I guess. Bye for now 🙃

[xihavebladdictionx]

2:02

~2 minutes in~

The first bus just left. On my way up here, Aidan saw me. I told him what I was doing. Maybe he didn't hear correctly. At least he didn't tell the teachers.

~1 hour 38 minutes to go~

2:23

~23 minutes in~

Someone came in

I think they were the same person from earlier.

I just pray she didn't notice me.

~1 hour 22 minutes to go~

2:30

~30 minutes in~

☆《1/3 of the way there!》☆

I'm starting to think this wasn't the best idea. It's really risky. If I get caught, I could get expelled possibly. But it's way to late to turn back now . I'm past the point of no return. I'm planning my escape route now.

~1 hour 10 minutes to go~

3:10

~1 hour 10 minutes in~

I just noticed a slight problem. The stall door is locked, but if I unlock it to leave, someone might notice. I'm over thinking this. Nobody will care. I think the bus is here. Now I just need to wait. Once I hear the kids leave,I'll start getting ready. Then I wait.

~35 minutes to go~

2:43

~43 minutes in~

OK. Escape route planned. But u have to move fast when the time comes for Me to put it into action. I have to make sure no one sees me. If they do, I'll need an excuse. I'll go make some up.

~1 hour 2 minutes to go~

2:50

~50 minutes in~

I'm so scared I'm gonna miss the bus. I can't see it very well from where I'm at. I should've brought my schedule for times.

I'm scared. OH NO. SOMEONE'S HERE. OMG I HOPE THEY DON'T NOTICE ME. phew they didn't. They just left. I hear some teachers talking in German down the hall. Anyways, worse case scenario is I miss the bus and have to catch a train. I hope Ian will do trains if that happens. But it's not very likely.

~50 minutes to go~

2:57

~57 minutes in~

Someone came in. It was Emma. Thank goodness it wasn't a teacher. She left and now someone else is here. I don't know who they are. My battery is at 6% so I have to plug it on soon. But they need to leave first. I hope they don't hear me typing. Someone else just tried to come in. But luckily they left.

~43 minutes to go~

3:00

~1 hour in~

☆《2/3 of the way there!》☆

They just left. I hope they didn't hear me typing or anything. At least now I can plug in my phone. Darn it, someone else is here. OK. They just left. NOW I can plug in my phone.

~45 minutes to go~

3:15

~1 hour 15 minutes in~

I hope nobody says anything when I leave. I hope they don't leave without me. I'm getting paranoid. I'm becoming Caroline.

~30 minutes to go~

3:21

~1 hour 21 minutes in~

Someone came in. This time however, they left when they saw the closed door. I had to hurry and pull my legs up when she came in. I hope she didn't hear me.

~24 minutes to go~

3:24

~1 hour 24 minutes in~

The kids are going to leave in a few minutes. That means it's almost time to go.

~21 minutes to go~

3:28

~1 hour 28 minutes in~

At 3:40 is when I'm gonna grab my stuff and run out of here as fast as I can without teachers seeing me. I also don't really want my classmates to see me either so ya.

~17 minutes to go(I think)~

3:30

~1 hour 30 minutes in~

The kids are outside. In about 10 minutes I run.

~15 minutes to go~

3:40

~1 hour 40 minutes in~

I changed my mind. I'm waiting until school ends. That way I can be sure the bus is here.

~5 minutes to go~

3:45

~school is finished~

It's time

Total entries: 15

[nyruratchet]

Time...

“...Why you punish me?”

So, I explained last time the situation regarding the creation of my music...monetarily. But let me explain and expand on how my time is utilized on a monthly basis.

If I haven’t made it clear, I hate my job. But here’s the thing, it’s flexible (for the most part), has benefits: (insurance, free-ish air travel, scheduled pay increases). Cons: passengers are allowed to treat crew like shit, always working with new people (that you may not mesh well with), anyone you try establishing a relationship with has pre-conceived notions/little to no faith you will ever be around, pay SUCKS until you get REALLY senior (7+), and...more, but I digress. But that flexible schedule, albeit limited, has afforded me the ability to work on music; until it doesn't. 

See, I was getting “comfortable” in my work situation a few years ago until certain a situation beyond my control forced me into deep debt, bad credit, and deeper depression. In order to fix all of this, money is needed. How do u get money? Work more. More work leads to more depression and sometimes health issues. So, I’ve been stuck in this seamlessly endless cycle of paycheck to paycheck living. And my desire and NEED to work on my music has not helped it (as explained in the previous blog post). Every time I get a bit more money, it goes to my craft. 

See, after you put all that money into creating art, you have to then put it OUT there. And in the case of a performer, you need to do live performances. That is a whole other situation in itself. There are lots avenues to get live performance experience. Open mics, concert showcases, live cabaret/karaoke bars, etc. Guess what THEY ALL COST MONEY. But not only money, LOTS of excess time is involved. 

This past spring, I was dragged into a showcase by my producer friend (who I’m partially in love with but he’s straight...but that’s another story). In order to do a showcase, you have to apply for acceptance. Applications involve you submitting current work and having a worthy social media following (which you have had to spend constant time building). Once you fill out the application, send the files and info, PAY your entry fee ($25) and receive your acceptance, you then have to sell tickets. Yes, how do they get people to come to the showcase? By having YOU bring them. And if you cannot find people to buy your tickets, all of those tickets come out of YOUR pocket. So, I was given 25 tickets to sell (last minute mind you); 25 tickets to sell at $20 bucks each. So, if I don't sell them, I owe the company $500 dollars. Yup, that’s correct. In order for me to perform my original content on their stage, I needed to make sure they got their $525 and help them get people in the venue so that they buy drinks at the bar (which we were given ZERO drink tickets for). Now before stepping on stage, you don’t get a sound check. So, you show up early before everyone to check in and simply check they have your correct music file(s) then wait...and wait...and wait. But your music has to be edited within their restrictions (this means more studio time. Remember, studio time =more $$...just making sure ur following me. Too many times you’ll hear big recording artists talking about how they have just sat in studios for hours creating a song from scratch. Yeah, only if you are signed to major label is this a thing! But anyway...back to the showcase.) 

Needless to say, I did everything I needed to. But I had some help since I asked to do this last minute and told them UP FRONT they would have had to get that unsold ticket money from me in blood. I landed from working a redeye the day before, got a nap in, did my vocal exercises in my car on my way to New Jersey, checked in and sat there. Since some people didn't show up on TIME, I was abruptly grabbed from drinking my whiskey at the bar and told “YOU’RE ON NEXT!”  Being the seasoned professional that I am, took that shot to the head, said “Actually, that’s not my slot...but ok, I’m ready.” NO SOUND CHECK, NEVER given TIME on the stage beforehand...I went on. Sung my ass off with a standing ovation from the judges. Then, went back to drinking with my friends who were in shock because they had never heard me really sing live. Then I had sit for HOURS while mediocre “rappers” and “singers” rapped over pre-recordings of their own vocals. Finally, they were ready to announce the winners. I won that sucker.

But what did I win? ...A promise to be put into another show... *DICK FACE*  No money to recoup what I just spent getting to this moment. No free promotion on social media to help me and my art. NO, some bullshit. So, I took the experience fore what it was and cut my losses. I got some exposure and was able to test out an unreleased song...but besides that. Nothing but wasted time and effort. I left there feeling somewhere between elation and disappointment. Not to mention, I was exhausted; I had done all this after working my full time job, and had to work again the next day. So all I had time to do was drive home and sleep. 

“Like a wave bashing into the shore...

Since this, I have had some money issues and mental health issues, so I have just barely been able to work on music. On my days off, I have to sleep and get back in the groove of being a real person instead of a redeye zombie. Then when I’m feeling slightly normal, I’m back to work...it is a vicious, irritating, restraining cycle. I’ve tried working shorter flights so I’m home more; nope, the pairings (schedules) for those flights work you in a way that leaves you feeling raped. My company will build a pairing with a duty time of 27hrs and only pay you for 15-17 of those hours. DOESN’T MAKE SENSE. Then on top of that, your rest time at the hotel is set to 11hrs...WTF?? 

Let me explain this for those of you with normal jobs. On these pairings, you are schedule to work a number of flights each day. So, 3 day pairing means you work 3-4 flights each day and have 2 layovers. Now lets say FLIGHT time is 1.5-2.5 hrs each (8-12hrs). Then you land from your final flight for day one. We’re usually delayed at our carrier...honestly, rarely on time. So, you have minimum rest at 11hrs. BUT, before you can leave the aircraft we have to get all passengers off the plane, CLEAN the seats, wait on our shuttle which is probably late if your pilots are sucky human beings and haven’t called ahead to make sure they’re there (Pilots aren’t required to clean; just us lowly peasants). So, by the time you get to the hotel, down to 10hrs. If you get there and rooms are ready, great. IF NOT, another 20-30 min or longer. But, lets say you’re down to 9.5hrs now. Get to your room. Hopefully your key works, air/heat works, no one is already in you room (yes...it happens all the time), room already cleaned, no bed bugs, and you aren’t by a noisy ice machine/elevator. You then have to shower and eat. Let’s say you get all that done in an hour. You now have 8.5 hrs to sleep...BUT WAIT, the van is scheduled to pick you up from the hotel 45 min to an hour before you are supposed to report at the airport and you need to be dressed and ready to make that van. So instead of 8.5hrs, you actually have 7hrs at best to sleep and pop outta bed, get dressed and properly ready to do the shit show all over again; all the while, knowing they are really only paying you for the time you spend on the aircraft, AFTER THE DOOR IS CLOSED AND THE BRAKE IS RELEASED. Time before like boarding, checks, delays? nope...no pay. Just us waisting our fucking time. Literally.

Why, is this? cuz everyone does it is the answer. That is how all airlines do it, so you have no leg to stand on. Got a union, the company retaliates like a reprimanded toddler. Now as I said before, once you get to be a super senior in your company and can choose what you want to work, when you want to work, in the position you want to work, getting $40/hr at base hours and a crazy amount for premium (overtime) hour, etc. the job is GOLDEN. (Unless that company gets purchased/merged.) But for a young person/flight attendant in debt, living in NYC, with a high cost of living, life ain’t fun. I tried living in New Jersey for a lower cost; that came with its own issues. I’ve taken out loans, became a hermit to save money, worked holidays, etc. Dug my hole deeper is what I did. And I’m pretty good at setting goals and managing my time and getting things DONE. But for some fucking reason, life is not working in my favor. This job is not working for me. I see younger people coming up behind me doing LITTLE to no work, getting musical accolades with trash “music” (I know, matter of opinion...but really. C’mon now), young white/latino/asian twinks shaking their ass for anything that breathes and getting rich men to pay their bills or marry them, all the while telling me they just want my BBC or other racist BS like that (Yes, I have receipts) and I’m just like WTF AM I DOING WRONG?! Have I spent my time stupidly? 

And the most recent shit that really hurt my feelings: If any of you remember (to the three of you reading this lol), a few months ago I posted about help getting into bartending. Well, I had actually asked a friend in person before that about bartending and if he knew any directors who could do a music video. This “friend” told me “no, not really”. Didn’t know anything about that, he just does movies and short films (which I’ve donated to his kickstarters for btw...) but no one who he thinks does music videos. THEN, I asked this same “FRIEND” how much he would charge to be IN a music video, as I had a song (the one I won the showcase with) that he would be perfect for as it deals with subject matter he rallies for. I wanted to help his career out in turn by help my video out, because I’m ugly and having beautiful actors in my video would be a better sell (as again, I need this song to make money. He then tells me me, he’s not sure how much he would charge for that. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER...this bitch releases a music VIDEO to his NEW SINGLE about a SIMILAR SUBJECT!! Without promotion, he gets instant 2.2k hits on the video on youtube. MIND YOU, he would always be shy to sing around me and I told him, “you need to give yourself more credit. You have a beautiful voice.” Meanwhile, I’m asking for some knowledge from him, and he wouldn’t help me with ANYTHING. I have NEVER asked for a hand out. Just tell me where the door is, I will get in even if I have to pick the lock. But he not only pretended he didn’t know where the door was, he was holding the keys, had lock picks on the side and duplicates to share; But, for whatever reason...didn’t want to share that with me. Even though, I was going to include him in MY art without any thought and was willing to pay. Now, I have some thoughts on why he did this. But seeing as I’m on the verge of tears, I’ll end on that note.

...You wash away my dreams.”

[utautattooedghoul]

San Diego Here I Come! | Chapter 4

A/N: I AM SO SORRY THIS TOOK SO LONG TO POST! I WANTED TO FINISH THE BIRTHDAY THING AND THEN I HAVE WORK AND I AM JUST TO TIRED TO DO ANYTHING AND UGH! I AM SO SORRY PLEASE FORGIVE MY LAZY ASS 😭😭

Summary: Cosplaying was a dream come true for you and you had made your way to Instagram famous in a span of 3 months. You were so well known that even celebrities followed you and among one was your celebrity crush, Tom Holland. Preparing for San Diego Comic Con you get asked to be on the Avengers Cast Panel meaning you’ll get to meet Tom. Will sparks fly between a famous cosplayer and a famous actor? Will they realize that they are meant for each other?

Masterlist

Teaser Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Warning: Swearing

The insane pounding in your head was the only thing you could feel as soon as you opened your eyes. It felt like a hammer was banging against your head constantly as the only sound you could muster out of your lips was a painful groan. You slowly sat up in your bed as you rubbed your temples with your fingers as you looked around the room. You were still wearing the same clothes from last night and you saw some men's clothes on the opposite of your bed. All you could see was the backside of the curly haired boy laying on the fold out couch bed. You slowly began to remember the events of last night and remembered that you asked Tom to stay the night so you wouldn't feel alone.

Red and pinks began to fill the color of your cheeks as you stared at his broad naked back, his curly hair was all tossled and messy and just the way he slept was so cute yet also so fucking sexy. You were dragged away from your thoughts when the pounding in your head increased as you slowly got out of your bed and went to your purse. You thankfully stashed a bottle of ibuprofen in there incase you got sore from standing or better yet a hangover. You took out two of the small red pills as you placed them on the TV stand as you grabbed a water bottle from the mini fridge and chugged down the pills as you sighed slightly.

The time that read on the alarm clock was 8:45 AM. Your panel didn't start until 2:30 in the afternoon so you decided to quickly change into some pajamas before Tom woke up. You grabbed some Spider-Man Homecoming pj pants, and a Spider-Man tank top as you flopped back down onto your bed as you began to scroll through your phone.

You clicked on the camera roll app as you noticed the amount of selfies and videos you took with Tom and Harrison last night as you scrolled through each picture and carefully watched each video. A smile slowly appeared on your face as you began to let out soft giggles at the pictures and videos you had taken. A lot of the videos were of you chugging your drinks and acting like a drunk dumbass with Tom and Harrison or belting out lyrics to your favorite songs that came over the speakers. You suddenly heard Tom groan as you quickly turned off your phone and placed it on the nightstand next to your bed as you looked over at him.

"Morning, sleepyhead." You rolled over onto your side to face him as you rested your head on one of the pillows as you faced him and gave him a smile that looked like you were still half asleep.

"Morning, darling." His voice was deep and husky and he looked so fucking cute with his bed head. He sat up in the bed as he rubbed his eyes and looked at the time.

"Is it really only 8 in the morning? I swear I thought I slept longer." He looked at the clock then looked down at his deshevled clothes on the floor as he sat on the edge of his bed and looked at you.

"Yeah. To be honest I thought it was 12 but I guess I'm not used to the three hour time difference yet. Thankfully my panel doesn't start until 2 so if you want I can order some room service." You sat up in your bed as you hugged your knees to your chest as you looked at the boy on the other bed. You actually can't believe he stayed all night but you were happy that you got to wake up with him in your room instead of waking up by yourself.

"Yeah that'd be great. I'm fucking starving." Tom let out a small laugh as he rubbed his belly letting you know how hungry he was. You suddenly heard a low growl come from both of your stomachs as you both let out small laughs.

"I'll order some room service. What do you want?" You picked up on the menus they left in the room as you got up from your bed and sat next to the shirtless boy as your heart suddenly began to race. Sure you've seen Tom shirtless in pictures and shit from his Instagram and Twitter account but being next to him shirtless for real was making your knees fucking weak.

"Ummm... I think I'll have some pancakes with some orange juice and a side of fruit." He leaned over your shoulder as he scanned the menu. He was really close to your face and you swear to god he could probably hear your heart beating out of your chest.

"U-Umm ok! I'll get some French toast, some apple juice, and also a side of fruit. I'll call down to the desk real quick. Oh if you want I can lend you a hoodie and some pj pants. I usually buy a lot of guy shit anyways." You quickly got up from the bed as you rummaged through your suitcase and pulled out a grey hoodie and some flannel pajama pants for Tom to wear as you handed them to him as he put them on.

You walked over to the phone as you dialed downstairs and placed you and Tom's order for room service. The wait would be approximately 15 minutes so you decided to turn on the TV that was in your hotel room as you watched 'Friends'.

A knock on your door tore you away from the TV as you got up and let one of the employees in who placed all you and Tom's food on the glass kitchen table in the kitchen. You gave the man a smile as he left the room as you and Tom sat down together and ate your meals. You had shut off the TV in your bedroom and turned on the one in the living room as you both ate and watched some more 'Friends' on the TV.

Tom was completely devouring his pancakes and you were doing the same to your French toast. You both weren't kidding when you said you guys were fucking starving. Finishing both your meals Tom offered to take the dirty dishes out on the tray and place it outside your room. You walked over to the big couch in the living room as you relaxed and watched TV as Tom came back and sat next to you as he looked at his phone. He quickly typed back something as he turned his gaze back onto the TV.

Suddenly another knock came to the door as you looked at Tom in confusion. He smiled at you as he got up and opened the door as you saw Harrison walk through it.

"Harrison!" You jumped up and squealed as you made your way over to him and gave him a big hug.

"Hi, love. I hope it's ok that I hang out here for a bit. Tom invited me over." Harrison and you looked at Tom as you gently smacked his chest.

"It's perfectly fine! All we are doing is watching Friends so... yeah." You giggled a bit as you walked back over to the couch and sat back down as the brown haired boys followed. Harrison sat in one of the small chairs as Tom sat next to you again.

"What times your panel at again, Y/N?" Harrison glanced over at you then back at the TV.

"Not until 2:30 thankfully so we have a couple of hours to kill. Why what's up?" You glanced over at Harrison who's gaze was glued to the TV as you saw his brown eyes dart back at you.

"You guys wanna go swimming for a bit? Nobody is at the pool or anything so we would pretty much have it all to ourselves."

"Yeah that sounds like fun!" You smiled at the boys as you quickly got up from your seat. "Why don't you and Tom go change and I'll meet you in the lobby ok?"

They both gave you nods as they got up and left your room as you made your way towards your bedroom and rummaged through your suitcase again grabbing your bikini.

The bikini you had brought with you was a cute small black on with small drawings of stars and the planets on it. You quickly stripped out of your pajamas as you quickly put your bikini on as you put your black flip flops on as well. You decided to pull your hair back into a ponytail so that your hair wouldn't get super messy from the water.

Grabbing your purse and your phone and room key you made your way to the door as you quickly shut off the TV before leaving your room and heading for the lobby. As you made your way to the elevator and waited in it you exited into the lobby as you saw Harrison and Tom waiting for you.

You walked over to them as you saw Tom's eyes immediately land on you. He slowly eyed you up and down as his cheeks began to turn red. This was the first time Tom has ever seen you showing this much skin and it made his entire body grow hot. He tried his best to calm himself down so that he wouldn't get a boner through his swim shorts.

"Hey sorry I took so long. Ready to go?" You smiled at both the boys as they nodded as Tom quickly walked towards the pool area while you and Harrison followed behind him.

You were a little confused as to why Tom was walking ahead of you two until you realized that this was the first time Tom has seen you in a bikini let alone seeing so much skin.

"Is Tom going to be ok?" You slowly moved closer to Harrison as you whispered softly to him.

"Yeah he'll be fine. Just nervous about seeing you in a bikini for the first time so he's just trying to distract himself." Harrison leaned down and whispered back at you as you both could see the pool area come into view.

"Alright. If he gets a boner though I am going to be proud of myself." You smirked to yourself a bit as Harrison nudged you with his shoulder as you laughed. You honestly liked getting Tom sexually frustrated but in turn you were sexually frustrating yourself during this game of cat and mouse and it was honestly starting to become to much to the point where holding yourself back was starting to actually hurt.

As your arrived at the pool you quickly scanned it seeing that literally no one was here. I mean it was 9 in the morning and most of the people were at the con right now but you didn't have to be at your panel until 2:30 so you'd rather relax for as long as possible. You and the boys grabbed yourselves some towels that the hotel offered as you made your way towards some empty lounge chairs. You placed your stuff on the chair as you decided to go into the hot tub first.

You slowly stepped into the hot tub as your entire body began to relax under the warmth of the bubbly hot tub as you sat back against the wall and closed your eyes.

Harrison and Tom were placing their stuff in the chairs next to yours as Tom looked at you in the hot tub as he bit his bottom lip in frustration. He quickly got out of his thoughts as Harrison placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Go get in there with her mate. Might as well make a move instead of frustrating yourself even more." His best mate looked at him and then he looked back at you as he took a deep breath.

"I mean you guys are going to go on a date after her panel so might as well do something." Harrison was right. Tom did ask you out on a date after your panel was over. He really did want to kiss you but he held himself back as much as he could but he couldn't hold himself back any longer. All he wanted to do was grab you and kiss you and he was hoping you were thinking the same thing which you were.

"Alright mate. Wish me luck." Tom patted Harrison's shoulder as Harrison did the same.

As Harrison jumped into the pool and began to swam around for a few Tom made his way towards the hot tub where you were relaxing. You slowly opened your eyes as you heard his footsteps come closer and closer to you as he got into the hot tub and sat next to you.

"Not going to swim with Haz?" You looked over at the empty pool were Harrison was floating on his back as Tom shook his head.

"Nah. Hot tub seemed more relaxing. Plus.. I'd like to spend more time with you." As Tom said that he began to fiddle with his fingers under the water as he avoided eye contact with you.

“R-Really?” You scooted a bit closer to Tom as you tilted your head, your hair sticking to your face due to the steam from the hot tub. You leaned in a bit to peer at his face a bit as he suddenly turned to face you causing a lump to form in your throat. 

“W-Well I.. I-I mean-” Before Tom could finish his sentence your lips were immediately on his. 

His lips felt soft against yours as the heat from the hot tub began to cause forms of sweat droplets to form on your forehead. The kiss was soft and slow at first until Tom suddenly pulled you into his lap as you straddled him. The kiss was becoming heated replacing that sense of passion and love with lust and need. You needed Tom, no you wanted Tom - and he wanted you. Neither of you guys cared that Harrison was literally a few feet away from you in the pool but you both were so lost in each other, in each other's lips, and each other's embrace.

Your hands instinctively went right into Tom's messy curls. His hair felt so soft between your fingers as you began to press yourself into his chest deepening the kiss. You suddenly felt his hands make his way from your hips to the side of your ass which caused you to let out a small squeal in the kiss as Tom slowly pulled away making sure you were ok.

"I-I'm sorry! If you want me to stop I can!" Tom started to become a flustered mess thinking that your squeal meant he did something but he didn't. Oh he didn't do anything wrong at all, you just didn't expect him to touch your ass is all.

You bit your bottom lip as you let out a small laugh that made Tom's heart melt on the spot. You gently rested your forehead against his as you were both trying to catch your breath from the heated kiss you two just shared.

"N-No don't be sorry! I just didn't expect you to touch my ass is all..." These words made a smirk form on Tom's face as he suddenly squeezed your ass as you let out a small aroused giggled as you looked down at his toned chest as you bit your lips.

Instead of continuing the kiss you two just sat like this for a couple minutes as you gently rested your head on his chest just enjoying his presence. He still kept his hands on his ass but he suddenly turned you around so that you were sitting in between his legs with your back now against his chest, his hands finding a new spot on your body. They roamed up and down your sides until they found a permanent spot on your waist as you two just relaxed in each other's embrace as the bubbles from the hot tub made you both melt into each other.

You and Tom were suddenly pulled out of your thoughts when Harrison got out of the pool and yelled both of your names. "Hey! It's like 10:30 now! We should go before people start to show up."

Tom let out an annoyed groan as his slowly slipped you out of his lap causing you to whine at the loss of contact. As you and Tom both stepped out of the pool and walked over to your lounge chairs he gently hugged you from behind as you were drying off your arms.

"Is it... Ok if I come back to your room after I shower and change?" He whispered softly in your ear as you let out a small sigh as you leaned back and kissed his cheek.

"Of course. Just let me shower as well and I'll text you when I'm done ok?" You whispered back to him as a smirk appeared on his face.

"Can't wait, darling." He gently squeezed your waist as he let go of you and grabbed all of his stuff as all of you headed back upstairs.

-

Your shower took about a good 20 minutes but that was usually how long all your showers took. You changed back into your pajamas as you sent Tom a text telling him he can come over.

You were sitting in the living room as you were brushing out your hair with a towel wrapped around your neck as the second one was underneath you so that the couch wouldn't get wet from the water dripping off your hair.

A knock came to your door as you quickly darted towards the door opening it seeing Tom standing in the doorway. He was wearing a black and blue flannel with a black unedershirt, jeans, black shoes, and his hair was still slightly wet from his recent shower.

He walked right in and took off his shoes as he gave you a long, lingering, yet passionate kiss on your lips as you were holding your hair brush in one hand as your other hand was wrapped around his neck.

Tom slowly pulled away as he gazed into your eyes almost getting lost in them. "I'm never going to get tired of kissing you."

You let out a small laugh as you quickly pecked his lips as you walked back to the couch brushing your hair. "Glad I made the first move, huh?" You giggled a bit as you sat back down where your towel was as he rolled his eyes and sat next to you.

"Hey! I was going to make the first move... I just... Didn't know when to or how." Just the way he got nervous about talking about how he wanted to make the first move made your heart melt. This boy was so pure and so sweet that this world truly did not deserve him.

"You are to cute." You leaned over and kissed his cheek a couple times as you finished brushing out your hair, running your fingers through it making sure there were no knots left.

The time on the cable box was now flashing 12:20 PM. You and Tom had ended up cuddling each other on the couch for a few hours as you groaned looking at the time. You looked back at Tom who was laying down with you holding you from behind as you kissed under his chin.

"I got to get ready soon for the panel." You spoke softly to him as you pressed yourself into his chest a bit not wanting him to go.

"Do you want me to go? Or do you want me to wait here while you change and walk to the panel with you? I mean I am going to be on the panel with you anyways. Might as well just go with you." He placed a gentle kiss on the side of your head as you smiled and sighed contently.

"Yeah. I'd like that a lot." You slowly sat up from your cuddling position as you stretched your arms and legs out as you got up from the couch. You leaned down in front of Tom as you placed a quick kiss to his lips as you smiled at him. "I'll be right back."

He smiled back at you as he stayed in his position as he continued watching TV as you went to go get ready.

The cosplay you had planned for the second day of the con was going to be Spider-Gwen. You gently pulled out the outfit from your suitcase as you gently and neatly laid it out across your bed. You took out the blonde wig and black headband that went with the cosplay as you went to the bathroom and began to apply your cosplay makeup which took you about a good 15 minutes to do this. You braided your hair back up as you put the wig cap on making sure all your hair fit into it. You placed the blonde Gwen Stacey wig on your head as you adjusted it a few times making sure it was on nice and tight as you put the black headband ontop of the blonde wig. Now it was time to put on the entire cosplay. You planned on putting the mask on then taking it off for your panel so that you could ya know — talk and breathe properly and not sweat your ass off under the mask and wig. You stripped off your pajamas again and put on a matching white lace bra and panties to wear under the cosplay. You slipped on the cosplay as you started off by putting your legs in each hole, followed by your arms, then finally adjusting it so it fit properly. You flipped up the hoodie of the Spider-Gwen cosplay as you held the mask in your hands saying to yourself that you'll put it on when you leave.

Taking a deep breath you walked out of your room as you slowly walked over to where Tom was sitting who had to do a double take at how you looked.

"Holy shit..." Were the only words that came out of his mouth as your entire face turned red.

"H-How do I look...?" You did a slow turn for Tom so that he could see you from all angles.

"Y-You look... Holy shit..." His jaw dropped open when you slowly turned around for him. The suit accented your ass and chest extremely well, especially your ass like goddamn BatMan that outfit made your ass friken pop like a cherry.

"Thanks." You smiled at him as you looked at the time on the cable box which now read 1:30PM.

"We should head downstairs for the panel now. I want to get there early before it gets packed." You quickly ran into your room as you grabbed your purse, room key, and phone as you threw them in your purse as Tom shut off the TV for you.

You walked over to him and gave him a deep and loving kiss as his arms made their way to your waist and as yours wrapped around his neck, tangling your fingers in his brown curls.

"Ready to go? Spider-Man." You licked your lips as you let a small giggle escape your lips.

"You bet, Gwen Stacey. Or should I say, Spider-Gwen." You both laughed at how dorky you two were being as you both left your room walking hand in hand.

-

You and Tom had arrived at your panel at exactly 2. Well 2:15 but whatever. You guys got stopped on the way multiple times by fans asking for pictures as well as photographers taking just pictures of you in your full Spider-Gwen cosplay which you gladly did.

Tom had made sure to grab you both some water bottles as well as some fruit snacks for you to munch on before the panel started. As you two sat in your chairs behind your name tags the doors slowly began to open as a crowd of people made there way into the room. After about 5 minutes the entire room was packed to the brim with people. The room was big enough to fit probably over 200-300 people.

You looked around the room as you started to get a bit nervous since this was your first panel ever where people would be asking you a ton of questions but your nerves slowly went away as Tom placed his hand on your thigh as he gently squeezed it assuring you that he was going to be on this panel with you as well. You placed your hand ontop of his as you smiled as you quickly glanced at the time on your phone that was placed in front of you which now read 2:30. The panel was about to be underway and your panel would be lasting for over an hour which you were excited about.

As you took off your Spider-Gwen mask people began to cheer and scream as you and Tom waved at the crowd of people who came here to see you both.

"Hello San Diego Comic Con!" You shouted into the microphone as the crowd erupted again. "Are you guys having fun today?" As if on instinct the crowd answered you in a roar of "Yes!"

You laughed into the microphone as you looked over at Tom then back at the crowd. "As you guys can clearly see I am not alone today. We have the lovely, the handsome, the sexy, and amazing Tom Holland here with me today!" You could literally feel all the girls in the crowd scream as you could sense ovaries exploding and panties dropping.

"Looks like they'd rather see you then me, huh Tom?" You gave Tom a fake offended look as you and the audience laughed.

"They came here to see you, darling. I am just tagging along for the day." He gave you and everyone his adorable crinkled smile as you smiled at him as well.

"You are to friken precious I swear." You adjusted yourself in your chair as the audience swooned at how cute you and Tom were being.

"So. Let's get this panel started shall we?"

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A/N: WELL I HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOYED THIS LONG OVERDUE CHAPTER! Chapter 5 is going to be soooooo fucking good! I do eventually plan on throwing some smut in here as well 😉😏 which I am nervous af about since I've never written smut before and I am terrified it's going to SUCK BUT ILL GIVE IT A SHOT! Anyways thank you guys for being so patient with me and I hope you enjoy this chapter ☺️

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Terence Kent Terence Kent Jul 8, 2018, 7:57 PM Terence Kent Jul 8, 2018, 7:10 PM Terence Kent This a good song!! Please share!! Let's make this a #1 hit being played all over America leading to midterms! https://www.facebook.com/buddybrowncountry/videos/10156195384282506/ Jul 3, 2018, 5:40 PM Terence Kent Terence sent an attachment. https://www.facebook.com/nycdronefilmfestival/videos/2098190847093361/ Jul 2, 2018, 12:02 PM Terence Kent Jun 29, 2018, 9:57 AM Terence Kent Terence sent a link. https://kiddy.org.uk/why-its-okay-to-cut-toxic-family-members-out-of-your-life/ Jun 29, 2018, 9:54 AM Terence Kent I want be going over there I feel sorry for sheila Jun 27, 2018, 4:10 PM Terence Kent Yep cheap and good May 20, 2018, 7:23 PM Miles Simpson Yum Yum May 20, 2018, 7:21 PM Terence Kent May 20, 2018, 5:30 PM Terence Kent Demon dogs May 12, 2018, 5:46 PM Terence Kent My lil bad boy May 12, 2018, 3:45 PM Terence Kent I will be back in Louisiana in july May 11, 2018, 1:12 PM Terence Kent Gulf shrimp okra chicken DD sausage onion bell pepper and the stock from boiled shrimp and chicken plus homemade roue May 10, 2018, 11:21 PM Miles Simpson I made chicken sausage gumbo today too. Put 6 containers in the freezer. That gumbo Kevin made for me was good. What did u put in yours? May 10, 2018, 6:49 PM Terence Kent Gumbo all ingredients fresh May 10, 2018, 4:51 PM Terence Kent Terence sent an attachment. https://www.facebook.com/InTheKnowInnovationAOL/videos/1870340216591966/ May 8, 2018, 1:22 PM Terence Kent Terence sent an attachment. https://www.facebook.com/basssmasher/videos/10160222459170527/ May 8, 2018, 9:04 AM Terence Kent Bottom line Rita needs to be commited Jan 31, 2018, 2:15 PM Miles Simpson I' call u? Jan 31, 2018, 2:14 PM Miles Simpson can u call me? Jan 31, 2018, 2:14 PM Terence Kent Yes Jan 31, 2018, 2:14 PM Miles Simpson u there? Jan 31, 2018, 2:14 PM Miles Simpson minute Jan 31, 2018, 2:11 PM Miles Simpson one miinute Jan 31, 2018, 2:11 PM Terence Kent I hate Rita all that needs to happen is 3 people get with the corenor and have her committed to the mental hospital Jan 31, 2018, 2:11 PM Terence Kent I'm trying to get a better job times are hard right now Jan 31, 2018, 2:09 PM Terence Kent I make 8.75 an hour and work only 20 he's a week right now Jan 31, 2018, 2:08 PM Terence Kent We tried to send some food via Kimberly's family and gas money but she wouldn't take it because of what Rita was going to do for excepting help Jan 31, 2018, 2:07 PM Terence Kent What's happening now Jan 31, 2018, 2:05 PM Miles Simpson Your Mom needs help. She's having a bad time. Jan 31, 2018, 1:45 PM Terence Kent Well he lived a good life Dec 24, 2017, 4:43 PM Miles Simpson Yup. He probably won't make it. Dec 24, 2017, 4:29 PM Terence Kent You know Randy Keaton is in lakeview in bad shape Dec 23, 2017, 7:50 PM Terence Kent Dec 20, 2017, 6:27 AM Miles Simpson Bye Dec 19, 2017, 11:22 AM Terence Kent Ok talk later Dec 19, 2017, 11:22 AM Miles Simpson hungry! Dec 19, 2017, 11:22 AM Miles Simpson Later Terry I'm going to heat up left overs Dec 19, 2017, 11:22 AM Terence Kent Damn I can't wait to fish it Dec 19, 2017, 11:21 AM Miles Simpson Bruce's friend caught a 6.9lb bass out of the back pond saturday Dec 19, 2017, 11:21 AM Terence Kent I will be coming back to Louisiana soon to do some work on our house in franklinton Dec 19, 2017, 11:19 AM Miles Simpson I liked him He liked us Bush boys Dec 19, 2017, 11:18 AM Terence Kent He was a good coach Dec 19, 2017, 11:17 AM Terence Kent Me too Dec 19, 2017, 11:17 AM Miles Simpson Yes I saw it yesterday Dec 19, 2017, 11:17 AM Terence Kent Salters Dec 19, 2017, 11:16 AM Terence Kent Did you know coach Slater's just passed away Dec 19, 2017, 11:16 AM Terence Kent OK talk to you later Aug 14, 2017, 7:05 PM Miles Simpson Enjoy. Off to play backgammon Aug 14, 2017, 7:05 PM Terence Kent Yes about done Aug 14, 2017, 7:04 PM Miles Simpson hickory sometime but mostly apple Aug 14, 2017, 7:03 PM Miles Simpson I like apple chips too Aug 14, 2017, 7:02 PM Terence Kent Ribs and double D sausage smoked with apple chips Aug 14, 2017, 7:00 PM Miles Simpson Chicken looks delicious what kind of meat is that? My smoker burnt out. I need a new one. Aug 14, 2017, 6:59 PM Terence Kent Aug 14, 2017, 5:54 PM Terence Kent Jul 23, 2017, 6:47 AM Miles Simpson Looks good. To late for my old ass. Jul 21, 2017, 6:27 PM Terence Kent Jul 21, 2017, 2:31 PM Miles Simpson I've seen that before. That would be nice to have. Jun 28, 2017, 1:43 PM Terence Kent Jun 28, 2017, 12:13 PM Miles Simpson Looks tasty Jun 18, 2017, 10:54 AM Terence Kent Smoked chicken Jun 18, 2017, 8:13 AM Terence Kent Jun 18, 2017, 8:13 AM Terence Kent May 19, 2017, 9:44 AM Terence Kent Thought of you when I saw that Feb 26, 2017, 6:51 PM Miles Simpson Yup. Been there several times. Dam assholes Feb 26, 2017, 6:50 PM Terence Kent Feb 26, 2017, 10:24 AM Miles Simpson Happy BD Nephew! Sep 26, 2016, 9:33 AM Terence Kent Ok Mar 31, 2016, 11:38 AM Miles Simpson doctor Mar 31, 2016, 11:37 AM Miles Simpson ok taking Mom to the do, bye Mar 31, 2016, 11:37 AM Terence Kent I caught 2 big gars too Mar 31, 2016, 11:37 AM Terence Kent No the marsh brackish water caught crabs in traps too Mar 31, 2016, 11:37 AM Miles Simpson Kevin's pond? Mar 31, 2016, 11:36 AM Terence Kent Caught all on artificial bait Mar 31, 2016, 11:36 AM Terence Kent Yea I will Mar 31, 2016, 11:35 AM Miles Simpson Bring me some white perch Mar 31, 2016, 11:35 AM Terence Kent Probably close to 300 + fish we caught over 150 white perch Mar 31, 2016, 11:32 AM Terence Kent No joint effort on catching and cleaning them Mar 31, 2016, 11:31 AM Miles Simpson You must have caught over 100 fish! Did u catch them all yourself? Mar 30, 2016, 1:23 PM Terence Kent Yea I'm leaving Saturday I already have 8 quarts of filets goggle eye/ bass/ and crappie Mar 29, 2016, 5:07 PM Miles Simpson Are you in Lake Charles? Mar 29, 2016, 12:53 PM Terence Kent Mar 29, 2016, 12:19 PM Miles Simpson Life in Bush is hot. Dodg'n and weaving kick ass tornados. May 31, 2011, 4:29 PM Terence Kent hey unc., hows the bush life? We getting by here , amber is coming out in the first week of july and we plan to take a trip to the bush location , just letting you know, we are all looking foward to seeing all the family and some crawfish too! May 30, 2011, 11:57 PM Terence Kent he will eat all your fish and try to eat you Apr 24, 2011, 8:48 AM Miles Simpson Hello Nephew. There's a 3' gator in the pond. I'm going to leave him alone and see what happens. Apr 23, 2011, 8:41 PM Terence Kent Hello uncle. Apr 22, 2011, 6:45 PM Generated by Miles Simpson on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 6:49 AM UTC-05:00 Contains data from January 1, 2004 to September 10, 2021

Miles Simpson and Terence Kent

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i’m in a mood and i’m bored please ignore

1: Name 

elyse

2: Age

20

3: 3 Fears

settling for less than i deserve or for something i don’t want just because happiness seems too hard or would hurt someone, the ocean, scorpions

4: 3 things I love

making people laugh, holding hands w my girlfriend and walking past another gay couple or someone in a LGBTQ+ related shirt n smilin at each other, when dogs have the lil tiny stump tails and they wag em so fast, when candles smell like christmas

5: 4 turns on

freckles, ambition/drive/passion for something, humility, uhhh also eye contact during sex can also be super hot

6: 4 turns off

apathy, moodiness, arrogance, people who are extremely loud all the time

7: My best friend

i have two and they’re great!! one leaves for japan in two days though and she’ll be gone for a month so that highkey sucks for me but she’s gonna have a blast. n my other best friend is so good to me she always takes care of me n listens to me and the other day she bought me alcohol so that was nice

8: Sexual orientation

bisexual but maybe just gay? idk i would date a boy but prolly wouldn’t fuck a boy ya know but i’d do both with a girl so who knows

9: My best date

this question originally said “my best first date” but most of em have been goin to movies and so i changed it bc my best date just in general was probably when my gf and i went and ate at our favorite place to eat n then we banged in her car in a department store parking lot and then afterwards she was like “wait nobody’s at my house i’m sneakin u over” bc her mom can be a lil weird about me going to her house so i never really do and i had never seen her room so she snuck me over to her house n we cuddled on her bed n she showed me this shoebox she has in her room with every tiny lil gift i’d ever given her in it and it made me cry a little. another nice date was when it was flooding at our university and so they canceled classes and we went to walgreens and bought shirts bc ours were soaked from the rain and i bought socks bc my socks got Wet bc i stepped in a puddle and we just stayed in my car and ate candy in our comfy clothes waitin for the rain to let up and yeah TMI ahead but basically she ended up eating me out for the first time so that was nice lol

10: How tall am I

5′7

11: What do I miss

i dunno i already miss my best friend Kate even tho she doesn’t leave for Japan until Wednesday morning. also i kinda miss how things were before this year bc my life was less chaotic and stressful and sad last year and now i’m in a rut a lil bit

12: What time was I born

uhh 11:30 somethin AM

13: Favorite color

i like cerulean which is sorta like a teal blue and then yellow and then brown and then dark green

14: Do I have a crush

ya i have a gf

15: Favorite quote

“if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely”

16: Favorite place

i like to be in my bedroom a lot but there’s also this roof i go to with friends a lot that’s really nice at night and i have so many memories there. it’s a really happy place for me

17: Favorite food

i like japanese food but not the seafood kind

18: Do I use sarcasm

no never

19: What am I listening to right now

praying // kesha

20: First thing I notice in new person

i guess just their general vibe

22: Eye color

very green but they were blue for a good half of my life which is kinda weird bc they’re so green now lmao

23: Hair color

red lmao

24: Favorite style of clothing

idk i go through a million styles in a week but my fave is just a cute oversized shirt n leggings bc it’s comfy and effortless

25: Ever done a prank call?

oh yeah i used to do a ton, i even used to have a character that i’d prank call people with actually. her name was Sonya and she sold breast enhancement cream

27: Meaning behind my URL

that’s actually a secret lmao

28: Favorite movie

the secret life of walter mitty

29: Favorite song

uhh idk but lately i’ve loved do re mi by blackbear 

30: Favorite band

twenty one pilots (can i make it any more obvious that i hate myself), two door cinema club, of monsters and men, the 1975, the wonder years

31: How I feel right now

generally okay?? today was a nice day but i’ve felt sorta sick all day and i haven’t been sleeping enough so that’s making me a big ol emotional baby so i feel like i could have a breakdown at any given minute but for the most part i am good tonight

32: Someone I love

my girlfriend

33: My current relationship status

taken

34: My relationship with my parents

oh i love em to death but sometimes they’re difficult n the two of em weren’t meant to be together honestly so i think they’d be better off n a lot less stressful to be around if they divorced but it’s okay maybe they will work it out

35: Favorite holiday

christmas eve. it’s so much better than christmas day!!!! 

36:Tattoos and piercing i have

i have a sun and moon tattoo on each wrist and the word “lovely” on my left bicep and i’m gonna get more but that’s all for now. n i have three piercings, one on one ear and two on the other. i was supposed to have two on both ears but one got infected and i didn’t know what to do so i took the piercing out and it fucked it up and it closed up so i gotta go get it repierced someday but that’s annoying so i just haven’t bothered yet

37: Tattoos and piercing i want

don’t want anymore piercings after i get that one redone tbh. but i want a pine tree tattoo i think on my ankle and a equals sign tattoo but idk where yet and lil mountains on my shoulders, also a sunflower maybe ??? i’m still tryna figure our which one i wanna get next and where. i also have been thinkin about maaaaaaybe getting the female symbol on my middle finger but idk if i want a hand tattoo ya know

38: The reason I joined Tumblr

i really liked this youtuber charlieissocoollike and he did a video about tumblr so i was like ok cool and made one but then i didn’t understand it and never used it and then caitlin one day was talking about tumblr with our friends oliver and jennica and i was like dang i wanna be cool like them so i started using it again and i found their blogs and stalked em for a while 

39: Do I and my last ex hate each other?

not hate but i’d never speak to him again. doubt he hates me tho

40: Do I ever get “good morning” or “good night ” texts?

yeah from my gf

41: Have I ever kissed the last person you texted?

yes

42: When did I last hold hands?

today

43:How long does it take me to get ready in the morning?

if i’m trying to look nice 45 mins-1 hour and if i’m not trying to look nice like 20-30 mins

44:Have You shaved your legs in the past three days?

no but i need to lmao they a lil prickly

45: Where am I right now?

my bed and i am so happy to be here 

46: If I were drunk & can’t stand, who’s taking care of me?

my gf would be there 100%, if not her then i’d say my friend Stein but she’d prolly be more fucked up honestly. my friend Kate would be there too

47: Do I like my music loud or at a reasonable level?

louuuuuud unless i’m in a weird sad mood then i like it real soft

48: Do I live with my Mom and Dad?

yeah but hopefully i’ll get my fucking act together and move out within a year but i’m still kinda figuring everything out for the time being

49: Am I excited for anything?

idk honestly i have nothing to look forward to coming up anytime soon so that sucks a lot. probably my best friend’s 21st which i think is in a few weeks?? and this music fest a good friend and i are going to at the end of this month

50: Do I have someone of the opposite sex I can tell everything to?

yeah my good pal Joe and also my brother and my friend Brendon too but him and i haven’t talked in a while so :/

51: How often do I wear a fake smile?

this is emo as shit

52: When was the last time I hugged someone?

today i hugged like four people!!!

53:What if the last person I kissed was kissing someone else right in front of me?

i’d be so upset and i’d break up with her and be miserable for a long while after that

54: Is there anyone I trust even though I should not?

yeah there’s one

55: What is something I disliked about today?

uhh probably that i was feelin sick and on edge just generally all day. bc it was really puttin a damper on my mood

56: If I could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be?

i’d really love to meet Ellen Degeneres

57: What do I think about most?

prolly about how i am a useless dum dum and not to sound edgggyy but i question like....... my purpose too often lately 

58: What’s my strangest talent?

talent? i don’t know her

59: Do I have any strange phobias?

i’m terrified of being vomited on. not vomit in general necessarily but it getting on me is one of the most disgusting things to me lol

60: Do I prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?

lil bit of both but i’m better at the behind the camera stuff

61: What was the last lie I told?

told my grandma i was single bc i don’t wanna tell her i am gay n have a girlfriend even though she’d forget in like two minutes lol

62: Do I prefer talking on the phone or video chatting online?

video chatting but i’m not a big fan of either

63: Do I believe in ghosts? How about aliens?

yes and yes!!!!!!!!!

64: Do I believe in magic?

no

65: Do I believe in luck?

sure

66: What’s the weather like right now?

2 hot

67: What was the last book I’ve read?

milk and honey by rupi kaur

68: Do I like the smell of gasoline?

tbh i love it

69: Do I have any nicknames?

elly, gaylord, dad, that one ginger

70: What was the worst injury I’ve ever had?

probably the one time i fell off my razor scooter while goin speedy down a hill and tryna show off and got scars all over my body

71: Do I spend money or save it?

been tryna save but put me in an h&m or a forever 21 or a thrift shop and it’s all gone. i love clothes that are inexpensive 

72: Can I touch my nose with a tongue?

no

73: Is there anything pink in 10 feet from me?

yeah i have an empty victoria’s secret bag on my desk

74: Favorite animal?

i like bunnies and grizzly bears

75: What was I doing last night at 12 AM?

talking to my gf and crying probably lol it was a rough night

76: What do I think is Satan’s last name is?

oooooo i could make a petty joke here but i won’t

77: What’s a song that always makes me happy when I hear it?

greek tragedy // the wombats

78: How can you win my heart?

make time for me and show me i’m important to you

79: What would I want to be written on my tombstone?

“u know she dead”

80: What is my favorite word?

serendipity

82: If the whole world were listening to me right now, what would I say?

i’d probably just start crying and everyone would stop listening

83: Do I have any relatives in jail?

yeah one of my cousins murdered someone lol i am pretty sure he’s in jail but i don’t know anything about him or if he’s even still alive honestly

85: What would be a question I’d be afraid to tell the truth on?

idk i’m pretty open

86: What is my current desktop picture?

some mountains lol it’s one of the Apple preset ones

87: Had sex?

yeah

88: Bought condoms?

yeah 

89: Gotten pregnant?

no

90: Failed a class?

nearly but no

91:Kissed a boy?

nah i’ve never wanted to really 

92: Kissed a girl?

yeah

93: Have I ever kissed somebody in the rain?

yeah

94: Had job?

yep i work at a froyo shop

95: Left the house without my wallet?

yeah

96: Bullied someone on the internet?

probably at some point when i was young but not anytime recently

97: Had sex in public?

yeah lol

98: Played on a sports team?

i was on a soccer team for a while as a kid and i hated it

99: Smoked weed?

not yet but i’d like to try it at least one time someday

100: Did drugs?

no and i am not interested in trying any other drugs besides weed

101: Smoked cigarettes?

no

102: Drank alcohol?

yes

103: Am I a vegetarian/vegan?

nah

104: Been overweight?

no

105:Been underweight?

for most of my life i have been lol and i finally got to a healthy weight and now i’m back to being underweight

106: Been to a wedding?

yeah a few

107: Been on the computer for 5 hours straight?

yeah

108: Watched TV for 5 hours straight?

yeah but not any time recently bc i don’t have the motivation/attention span to sit through a movie or TV show anymore

109: Been outside my home country?

no but i’d really like to 

110: Gotten my heart broken?

yeah

111: Been to a professional sports game?

no and i was invited to one recently but i had work :(

112: Broken a bone?

no

113: Cut myself?

yeah

114: Been to prom?

yeah

115: Been in airplane?

yeah

116: Fly by helicopter?

no but i’d really like to

117: What concerts have I been to?

soooo many. i’ll try and name em. trans siberian orchestra, panic! at the disco, imagine dragons, twenty one pilots, two door cinema club, the weeknd, melanie martinez, catfish and the bottlemen, halsey, of monsters and men, walk the moon, eric clapton, paul mccartney, glass animals, a$ap rocky, drake, the chainsmokers, foo fighters, vance joy, the strumbellas, the front bottoms, kendrick lamar, the wombats, AWOLNATION, ben rector, we the kings, the ready set, the summer set ??? i think there’s some i’m forgetting but that’s most of em. i go to so many. i am also seeing saint motel, cage the elephant, weezer, passion pit, mac miller and MGMT this summer!!

118: Had a crush on someone of the same sex?

yaaaaa most of my crushes have been n i’m datin a girl so

119: Learned another language?

i took four years of spanish and i’m taking another spanish class in the fall!! i was always real good at it

120: Wore make up?

yeah

121: Lost my virginity before I was 18?

no i lost it when i was 19

122: Had oral sex?

yeah

123: Dyed my hair?

nah it’s naturally red and pretty and i don’t really wanna ever dye it. i’m probably gonna dye my eyebrows tho they’re too light and i’m tired of always fillin them in

124: Voted in a presidential election?

yes this last one which was exciting until hilary lost

125: Rode in a police car?

yes

126: Had a surgery?

no

127: Met someone famous?

yes

128: Stalked someone on a social network?

not like legitimately but yeah i’ve gone through someone’s page out of curiosity before

129: Peed outside?

yeah

130: Been fishing?

yeah it’s sorta boring imo though

131: Helped with charity?

yeah i helped my mom with this organization she was a part of where homeless people could come and paint and make art and i helped her at a few of their shows. it is one of my favorite organizations and i met some really beautiful people there

132: Been rejected by a crush?

yeah he liked me too but he was figuring things out and later that year came out to me as gay and then like two years later i realized i’m kinda super gay too so it all worked out in the end

133: Broken a mirror?

no

134: What do I want for birthday?

to be with people i love

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[HR] [SF] Spence - Chapter 3

Got Smiley’s stump sta’nched up some. Propped him up against the wall on the porch. Kinda hard to cuff up a stump, soz I latched his good hand to the cross foot, and ran the cuffs ‘round one of the porch posts. Had some old pain pills from a busted leg couple years back, and got him to wash those down with a little water. Thought I might have an argument, but ever’ time he started up, Spence would chirr and grin, and Smiley’d forget what he was gonna say.

Grabbed his keys, and then said ‘Ok, slick. You need to start tellin’ me about your merry bunch of assholes. Pretty sure we all know what yer after, so let’s us work on who and why. You really need a doc, and while Ima leanin’ towards lettin’ you live to count to 15 on what’s left for fingers and toes, Spence here is less forgivin’. I suggest you don’t fuck around for long.’

Here’s the tee ell dee arr, as they say on the Internets:

‘They’ still didn’t really have a name. Smiley called them ‘The Org.’ He (as well as the Stooges) was hired guns. From some company of private mercs, like them fellas over in the big sandbox. They had been assigned to ol’ Doc MFK for whatever it was he needed done, as well as security. The Org pays the bill. Smiley and company, he insisted, was just ‘doing a job.’ When the Stooges and ol’ doc MFK disappeared, word from on high came back, and Smiley and Sneaky been sent to follow-up, recon-like. The buzzard-what-wasn’t was their surveillance drone. Couldn’t directly track ol’ Spence since my tinkerin’, but they did get a general idea. Seems ol’ doc was real big on job security, and other than some general notes and reports for The Org, the details was all in his head. Ima thinkin’ his laptop has a few things they want, too. The Org wanted Spence so they could take him apart, and reverse engineer what Dr. McFuckknuckle hath wrought.

‘Just trying to make a buck, old man. Just following orders. The doctor says ‘bring me cats’, we go get cats. The doctor says ‘go get my run-away toy’, we go get it. The Org says jump, we ask how high.’

My rib-kickin’ foot was itchin’ for a workout. Spence chuffed. Smiley kinda jumped. ‘Leave him be fer now, Spence. He ain’t done talkin’ yet.’

Got Smiley to point out on a map just where his home-base was at. Was about 30 miles other side of town, up in the ridges and mountains. There was another 4 of his buddies there, and once they had Spence, they’d be told where to take ‘im, and take off, get paid, and be done.

The drone had been recalled for refuelin’, and some maintenance. Seems it had been flyin’ way over normal work-cycle, and had pancaked into the ground on the way home. Would be some time ‘fore it came back, if at all.

‘Spence, you keep an eye on our guest. Ima take care of some things.’ <chuff> and a smile. Smiley sat real still. ‘That’s a good fella, Spence.’

Dragged Sneaky and his parts over to the prowler. Popped open the trunk, and dumped him in. Jiggered the latch soz the emergency opener wouldn’t open from the inside. Up close you could tell it wasn’t really a statie prowler. The paint job was off some, and the stars on the doors was decals that was bubbled up in places. Good enough from a distance tho, I spoze.

Ima thinkin’ me and Spence might need to do our own little recon at ol’ doc’s lair. Mebbe get a handle on things, mebbe figger out a way to get The Org to leave us be. We can’t stay here, fer damn sure.

Walked back to the porch. Smiley was lookin’ pretty pale. ‘Ok son, here’s what’s gonna happen. Ima park you in the trunk over there with yer buddy. Gonna let folks know where you at, and they can come get ya. I’ll leave ya some water.’

Hauled him up, and walked (well, he was kinda hobblin’, seein’ as I had re-cuffed him, minus the porch post) over to the prowler, Spence playin’ sentry. As I was loadin’ him in there, I realized I done fucked up, ‘bout the same time he did. Sneaky’s hands mighta been Spencified, but his sidearm was still on his belt. Smiley grabbed at that, awkward like, and it brappppp-ed off a few thru the upraised lid. I stepped back and was gonna try slammin’ the lid on his head ... just as Spence jumped in the trunk. It was over real fast. Smiley ain’t in any hurry for a hospital now.

‘Thanks bud. I almost fucked that all up.’ Spence chuffed what ima thinkin’ was his version of ‘de nada, you old fart.’

Took Sneaky’s walkie, which needed a good wipe-down, off his harness. Made sure it was off. Smiley’s was kinda tore up. Tucked all Smiley’s dangly bits in, and slammed the trunk closed.

‘Brother Spence, time we got the hell outta Dodge.’

When Spence come outta the camper-shell, that whole plastic and aluminum frame had popped out whole. Got it wedged back in place. Wouldn’t be sliding open again anytime soon, but it did fit back in with a little persuasion.

I unrolled the arsenal, and grabbed a few choice bits. I had a half-assed idea, and needed those to make it work. Grabbed my pack. Stowed them choice bits, rolled the rest back up in the tarp, and stowed it again, and latched up the shell.

Opened up the cab door, and Spence hopped into the backseat. Went around to the drivers side, got in, and we headed down the dirt road to the highway.

Gonna kinda miss the old shack.

At the highway, I stopped, engine idling. I told ol’ Spence what I had in mind, while he set there with his chin on the seat-back. When I was done, he cocked his head at me, like he was ponderin’ on it. Then he give me a head bunt against my shoulder. He thought it was a good idea.

We turned towards town, as the sun settled down for the night, blazing reds and purples as it went.

Was dark when we hit town. We rolled on through. When we passed the store, Spence was tracking it as we went by. ‘Sorry brother, no chicken sammiches this time.’ He chuffed quietly. He don’t need to eat no more, but I think he still misses those.

Took us near an hour to get to the general area on that map, and leave the highway some before. Drove off-road towards the highlands. Finally ended up in a dry-wash that had decent enough ground to keep the truck from buryin’ to the axle. By my reckonin’, we was within a couple-three miles of the map markin’.

Took me about 45 minutes to take care of the prep for my plan. Spence was prowlin’ the perimeter, occasionally lookin’ back at me, and then goin’ back to sentry.

‘Ok bud. This part is done. I know you don’t need any grub, but Ima starvin’.’ Dug out the camp-stove, made up some stew, and took care of that problem. Spence watched me chew every bite. Yep, he misses food.

‘Sorry brother. I really am sorry.’ He come over where I was sittin’, stretched out, and put his head on my leg. I rubbed that ear, and he buzzed his purr, thumpin’ that lazy tail.

He’s still good company, my buddy Spence.

We just relaxed under that big night sky for a bit. Then it was time for the next part of the plan. We moved away from the truck, and settled in on a ridge above. Had my pack, my sawed-off, and one of the Stooges’ weapons handy, too.

I turned on Sneaky’s walkie. I figgered they must have repeaters of some kind, to make these useful at all up in the hills.

I keyed up the mike. ‘Breaker breaker. Can you chuckleheads hear me? This is the fella who you been fuckin’ with. Let’s us have a little heart-to-heart. I got somethin’ you want, and I wanna make a deal. You try to fuck with me anymore, and Ima ruin your day, so you come back to me, it best be the honcho what makes decisions, and not some flunky. Needs to be the man who don’t need to ask anyone for permission. You got 15 minutes.’

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[ang3lfuck]

It’s not often where I like to take time out of my day to rant about my job because honestly after so long i had to realize at the end of the day to leave everything at the siren when i leave work after putting up with multiple entitled rude customers every day and having to work with /some/ shitty ppl and like i realize that makes the rest of my day a bit more better in the end because fuck it, it’s a job i won’t be at forever but it’s still a job i take seriously because ive done it for so long and enjoy it. I moved stores last year because my old store was an absolute hell hole and even though i miss working with one of my best friends i jumped ship to this store with a manager in training who reminds me exactly like my mom who ended up getting the manager position at this store and like 2 months later i met my new boyfriend at this location and i love everyone i work with mostly and theres no drama so its like, 10 times better than 2017 was but man today i just want to take a minute to just rant because it’s things like this that REALLY dont make me want to work this job anymore Last night around 4 pm I got a message from my manager and one of my coworkers asking me if I can come in at 5 am to open as opposed to 6 (like yeah, i can but i really dont want to wake up at 3:45 as opposed to 4:45, not really the point but i was honestly being a baby because long story short i didnt want to), and like i didnt see the messages until 20 minutes later because android phones are a load of fucking horsetrash so im like ok ill text my boss saying if i have to i will but like 10 minutes after i texted her i realized she already offered MY shift to someone else in the district just assuming i’d open like HELLO CAN YOU ASK THEM TO COVER THE OPEN THAT ORIGINALLY NEEDED TO BE COVERED INSTEAD OF BRINGING ME INTO THIS MESS so i see that someone offered to do it, and I was like okay im going to call my boss and figure shit out so we talked it out and I asked her if she could ask this guy who wants to take my shift to open instead b/c i also want my shift because it was MORE HOURS (?????) and she was like oh yeah sure and so he says “I think i can do that!!!!” and she responds with “if 6 is better for you we can make that work see you tomorrow!!!!” and at this point i hear nothing back from her as im basically just waiting to get my text message of shame saying i open, so like an hour later im just mad so i text her saying “i guess im opening?” and she told me she was going to open instead and she didnt mind because she didnt hear back from this guy since that last message because that last message made it seem like he was unsure of opening. so i was like aiight cool thx girl luv u. cuz my manager still respects that I walk 30 minutes to work every morning and all. so i’m makin my way to work today and I start at 6 like I was supposed to and i walk in and see that guy who was going to take the shift there and he’s all “HEY WHATS UP” and like i know this guy because we trained him at my old store before i left so he’s like a year old barista. and i was like yeah sup i member you. i didnt think you were gonna be here tho. so i go into the back and my manager is like “well, i saw him show up because i came in a little early and i wasnt going to argue. I just wish he left me some more communication.” and i was like yeah no kidding. but I go on the floor and I start doing my tasks and shit and this fucking twerp is like right beside me 90% of the time just telling me stories about people from stores he’s worked at before and how the new store he was at now is the best and its like a reserve clover store and shit i don’t care about. just blah blah blah about other ppl i didnt know or things that were so small that you possibly couldnt care about at all and mind you this is at 6 fucking oclock in the morning and i havent even had my coffee yet so im sitting here trying to put the soy milk away while he’s just standing there in my way while im also trying to make myself a damn coffee while im just smiling and nodding but inside i wanted to die like who the fuck does this so early and like i dont remember when i worked with him before being so fucking chatty and annoying and he was also talking like a complete know it all because he works at a reserve store and referring to new baristas as “green beans” like bitch you havent even been here for like a year lmao (i’m a nice ripened 5 year bean) and so after awhile of me wanting to bang my head against a wall as opposed to work my supervisor sent him on his 15 minute break so he chatted it up the same with my manager all the gossip and he also fucking mumbles so you can barely even hear him so its also awkward as fuck. he spent no word of a lie 28 minutes talking to her because i timed his fucking break. i went back there expecting to take my break next because we have to run 15′s before peak but he took too long on his so i couldnt go on mine. my manager had the biggest scowl on her face when i came back saying “yeah, he isn’t coming back” and like just to top off other things he did he ordered a quad blonde drink with 3/4 of his partner beverages (That’s 14 shots of blonde espresso. WHAT) and he ordered a venti earl grey tea with 7 tea bags for his second break and he refused to let my coworker ring him in for every bag (??????? like thanks for fucking up our inventory fucko) and he wore a fucking white true religion shirt under his apron which probably just made me more angry b/c it isnt dress code and i just wanted him to spill something on it b/c isnt that like an expensive af brand? what the fuck are you doing wearing that to work at starbucks? anyway i just couldn’t help myself from just ranting for a few minutes on here idk me and my coworkers basically talked shit about him until he left and that made the rest of my hour and 15 minutes at work pretty nice ty for listening

[redwineandgreen]

Amalfi Coast Adventures

Back in Florence this week was super UNexciting because all I could think about was Amalfi Coast this weekend!!!!!! Checked in on 4/28 at 7:00 p.m. to get the wristbands for our bus assignment and ours were P I N K. Wow, can already tell this is going to be a great trip. Got settled on the bus, I sat with Nicki and Nikki sat across from us, and we left at 7:50 p.m. Wanted to try to sleep, but of course the movie was BLASTING...honestly shocked my ear drums are still perfectly in tact. Arrived at the rest stop at 11:00 p.m. where we were given our room assignments. Drum roll please. Me, Nicki and Nikki were put into a room with none other than a guide!! LOL. Only us. But whatever at least we aren’t with some rando weirdos. Got dried apple chips for a snack, which were surprisingly really yummy. Left the bus stop at 11:45 p.m., and finally got to our hostel called “Florida” at 2:41 a.m., and we luckily had to be ready to leave by 6:45 a.m. for our day. *jumping for joy* Nikki was a legit zombie when we got to our room, she immediately fell asleep, and thankfully Nicki and I were not far behind.

Woke up to be at breakfast at 6:45 a.m. Good news and bad news. Bad news: had to be at breakfast at 6:45. Good news: No guide ever showed up, so we had the room to ourselves!!!! THX @bus2alps. It was a cute little room downstairs with a buffet and a bunch of circular tables set up for us. I was a bit intimidated because everyone looked beyond trendy and ready for instagram photoshoots, but whatever what can ya do!?! SRY that I’m not that trendy. Our bus brought us to Marina  Grande, which was about 30-45 min away, where a boat would take us around to Capri. But before we stepped onto the boat, we had to walk down the WINDIEST roads on the mountain to get to the bottom where the boat was awaiting our arrival. The boat got in around 8:30 a.m. (wasn’t kidding when I said we were getting started real real early). While we were on that boat, we all had to get into groups of 3-4 to go on smaller row boats that would take us into the Blue Grotto. It was inside a cave, and the water was the bluest water I have ever seen and just so beautiful. We then got back onto our OG boat and saw the Green Grotto, Love Rocks, White Grotto and Orange Grotto. Tbh, I was feeling pretty nauseous throughout this trip, but I still loved the experience. 

We then went back to Marina Grande where we had to walk for about 30 minutes up the mountain to Capri. We took a shuttle from there to Capri town. SUCH a cute area; lots of shops (where we sampled some yummy jelly and people could create custom shoes, but I decided to save and not purchase [ur welcome @dad]) and beautiful views. I have something written down in my phone about “Carlos,” but honestly not sure what that means. Anyway, we took a chairlift up to be exposed to the full scenery, and it was breathtaking. Wasn’t even scared!!! We then had lunch at a restaurant in Capri where I got a salad with chicken. After lunch, we all walked back down the mountain to Marina Grande, which took about 20 minutes. When we stopped, I legitimately could not move. My legs were wobbling uncontrollably, I thought I was going to fall and never be able to get back up. Thankfully, it was happening to everyone, so that made me feel better. But clearly that just shows how out of shape I am. Whoooops. Thought walking around everywhere abroad would help me get in better shape, buuuuut guess not. Just when we thought we were done walking, we had to walk up some windy roads to where our bus was parked only to then walk back around the corner because it was too busy of an area for all of us to load the bus. How fab. When we got back to the hostel, we were told we had to rent towels for our beach day tomorrow...weird, but necessary. Dinner was next at 7:30 p.m. The restaurant was called Leoni Rosso. Had the most AMAZING chickpea soup and swordfish. I can now confidently say I am deeply in love with swordfish. The. End.

Saturday 4/30 morning we went for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. because we had to meet at 8:45 a.m. to leave at 9:05-9:10 to go to Positano. It was about a 30-45 minute bus ride (around mountains with such windy roads; honestly if I was the driver I would’ve been terrified we would’ve fallen off the cliff) where we arrived at a gas station to all walk down to the black sand beach together and got there at 10:00 a.m. Nicki and I, the photo-obsessed girlies, had a photoshoot for f i f t y minutes. Honestly not ashamed because who knows when the next time we will be in Amalfi with these insane views??? JUDGE ME SEE IF I CARE. All should be proud because I did stay on the beach until 11:50 a.m. until I couldn’t take the heat anymore so I went into the shade and waited about 15 minutes for Nikki and Nicki to meet me for lunch. We ate at Casa E Bottega; we all ordered the zucchini noodles in a pesto sauce. Sadly didn’t live up to the hype, but still a good meal. I asked for crushed red pepper, because we all know everything is better spiiiicy. They gave me a full pepper with scissors to get the flakes out - idk how to even describe it, just see the pic below. After lunch, Nikki and Nicki wanted to go back to the beach, but I decided to walk around the streets because it was just too hot for me. Walked up and down about two times, whilst I bought a black floppy hat and two pairs of custom made shoes (one for me and one to surprise mom with). So I finally decided to go back to the beach, and we stayed until 3:00 p.m. I got a cup of fruit for a midday snack before we got back onto the bus that left at 4:00 p.m. and arrived at the hostel at 4:35 p.m. Took a shower, relaxed and we were off to dinner at Tavola. Plot twist: sat down at the table, looked at the menu and realized we were too obsessed with our meal from the night before to not go back. So, we got up and left for Leoni Rosso. Lol???? WE FINALLY BROKE PASSOVER. Hallelujah. Had some bruschetta and of course the swordfish. KK. Maybe we should’ve kept it as a one time thing. It realllllly wasn’t that good. UGH. There I was: falling out of love with swordfish. Sigh. With our heads held down, we began our walk back to the hostel. And OMG did my stomach hurt. I truly felt like I was about to empty out on the side of the street. I tried to run, but it was difficult and thank GOD I got to our room when I did. Nuff said. What an exhausting but thrilling day - went to sleep at 10:40 p.m.

Happy May everyone!!!! Not that happy though because time to leave Amalfi :(. Had breakfast, met at 8:45 a.m., bus left at 9:15 to pick up the others at Sisters and we were off to Pompeii at 9:30. We got to there at 10:15, it was raining and we were told that we had the option of joining a private tour or walking around ourselves. Obviously Nikki and I, the wonderful tourists that we are, decided to go at it alone. SRY Nicki but we aren’t super into history. We were out of there within 20 minutes...it took us longer to find our way out of there than to sightsee. I think we exited at the wrong exit and were in a bit of a sketchy area, but we’re still alive so no worries. Nikki and Nicki got smoothies, we played games (lol) to keep ourselves busy, had lunch at a pizza place where of course I couldn’t eat and then we were on our way at 2:35 p.m. The bus got back at 9:00 p.m. (after being in way too much traffic just within Florence itself), and while we were driving we saw a rainbow how prettyyyyyy. Also changed my FB profile pic during the ride hint hint if you liked/commented I would be very much ok with that. SO safe to say this weekend was by far the most beautiful and relaxing. Loved loved loved it. Miss u already @amalfi.

[crisscolferfanforever]

10.8

Jock

10.8

We lost

Written by smoothie smith

        We see the players walking into the locker room

They are met by the coaching staff

Diana

“today is the day” the players look at each one

Jake putting on his jacket

Jake

“how do I look “

Curtis

“like a star, now we don’t know what they will throw at us but be patenit and trust our players ”

Jake

“lets go “

They go into the room

Jake

“bring it in “

Zach

“team on three one two three team”

We see the warm ups

Jake comes out to the bench

Jake

“lets go boys “

He claps

We see the girls coaches in a conference room with a tv

Rebecca

“this is going to be a good game “

Al

“albert will light out on each out “

Criag

“coach I don’t see hayes winning this game”

We see the student section fired up

Students

“I believe that we will win!!!!”

PA

“welcome to the regional finals between John hayes Bulldogs and your Rufus King Generals “

They go through the starting line ups for hayes

PA

“now the starters for the  Generals of  Rufus King starting at guard a 6”4 Senior number 10 Zach Mootz , at the other gurad a 6”3 senior number 24 Albert Halpert , Starting at forward a 6”5 number senior  23 Luke Johnson , starting at the other forward a 6”7 Senior number 35 Tracy Anderson and starting at center 6”11  Junior number 55 Evan Peters “

Everyone clapping

PA

“and the head coach of the Generals is Jake Schalow,asst by Curtis Gosz, David Jeffers Diana Hardy and John Carter “

Jake crouches down

Jake

“lets go boys “

Evan jumps center

The game starts

Generals get the ball start

Jake

“Motion !”

Student Section (in background )

“KING ! KING !”

Jake

“keep running it “

Basket good

2-0

Jake

“20”

They hit a 3

3-2

We see the conference room

Rebecca

“well they got a fight “

King hits another 3 by Albert

5-3

Alan

“you were saying, my dear “

Rebecca

“ok”

Hazel

“come on let's go “

Zach gets a steal and a basket

Coach

“Timeout “

Radio

“it’s a 5 point lead with 12 mins in the first half “

Jake

“hey keep attacking keep attacking “

 Albert

“team on three “

They break up

They keep playing

Jake

“run New York “

Hayes gets a steal

And a basket

Jake

“that alright keep playing “

Albert

“come on “

Albert hits a three its 18-16

Jake

“get a Stop!”

Diana

“Jake we need to play Triangle “

Jake

“next pos “

Diana thumbs up

They get a stop

20-16

Jake

“Triangle “

Hayes hits a three

Jake

“you five get in “

Blocking foul

Albert

“come on “

They shoot two free throws

Jake

“they are all over the place “

Curtis

“keep playing “

They get a turnover

Subs come in

 Hayes hits a three

Diana

“wake Up Cade !”

Albert

“come on conor hit one “

Nelson hits a three

Jake

“TIMEOUT!”

Ref whistle

Jake

“30”

Curtis

“wake up”

Jake

“wake up guys its 22-18 they are attacking the outside turn up the press”

They keep playing

2:30 left in the first  half

22-18

Albert

“14 up “

Cade gets a pass passes it to conor  easy two

22-20

Students

“Come on play d”

Jake

“You four get in “

1:45 left

Ball out of bounds

Luke zach  tracy and evan come back in

30 seconds

24-20

Albert playing tight d

Jake

“come go for a steal “

Albert gets a steal

Runs up passes to Luke

Luke hits a three

24-23

Jake

“22!”

They get in it

Zach steal

Passes to albert

Albert hits a three at the buzzer

End of the first Rufus king 26-24

Jake

“that’s the way”

They go to the locker room

Fade out

    We see the girls coach

Donna

“give me some popcorn “

Alan  

“you said it “

Rebecca

“wow “

Craig

“What happen “

Rebecca

“you were watching “

Craig

“I know I am shock that’s what I am trying to get at “

We go back to the locker room as jake writes stuff on the borad

Jake

“what is working for us “

Tracy

“transition “

Albert

“our defense pick it up “

Zach

“we are getting everyone invlod “

Jake writes it on the borad

Jake

“ok now the negative I am  seeing a lot bad play at the start of the game we need to clamp down on that ok this second half is ours “

Albert

“hey we got keep playing lets go “

Team

“team on three one two three team!”

They start the second half

Hazel

“here we go “

  We see the refs

Ref

“Charge”

Jake

“oh gosh “

Curtis

“hey keep playing “

Jake

“albert 23”

Albert signals 23

Hertbeat in the background

Jake

“hands up “

They get a turnover before the whistle

Zach

“what!’

Ref

“technical foul

The boooing begins

Jake

“on who “

Ref

“stay back”

Ref

“technical foul 20 white”

Curtis

“for what “

Ref

“back off”

David

“at least give us why “

Ref

“that’s your final warning  “

Jake

“drop it “

they watch hayes hit two freethorws

jake

“timeout “

Ref

“Timeout white what do you want “

Jake

“full “

Ref

“full timeout white “

Radio

“it’s a full timeout with 5 mins left in the game the generals lead is cut to 32-31”

Jake

“hey drop it and play ball we are 5 mins away keep shooting keep running your offense cade get in for zach “

They break out of a timeout

Diana

“curtis tell him to run 23”

Curtis

“jake 23 on a make “

Jake

“I’ll think about It”

Albert

“hey get back in this game the way we been playing for four weeks “

They play on

Basket after basket

Dule of fates playing in the background

(we see slow moving from players and coaches )

 We see the 2:00 min warning the score hayes 39 King 39

Jake

“come on”

Curtis

“we got ten run it “

Jake

“let’s go “

Ref

“shot clock “

Turnover with 1:49 left in the game still tied

Curtis

“Jake !”

Jake

“yes”

Curtis (Signing)

“we got two timeouts 1 and 1”

Jake thumbs up

 Under a minute 41-41

We hear the student section screaming and waving flags

We turn to the girls staff

Alan

“I love March “

Rebecca

“you said it “

They watch hayes miss a freethrow

The girls coaches

Craig

“get the rebound !“

 We see jake run and screaming

Jake (jumping )

“TIMEOUT!”

The whistle blows

Ref

“timeout !”

Jake

“30”

They all hudle up

Jake (screaming/diana signing )

“hey we got one shot if  we shoot it get the rebound do not let them get a break away “

They break off

 We see girls staff

Alan

“the moment of truth “

Zach just sits on the ball hayes gets a lot of pressure

He fumbles

10 seconds left

Rebecca (while watching the tv)

“oh god”

Jake

“FOUL!”

Hayes shoots it with 2 seconds

BANG at the Buzzer

Final Score Hayes 43 King 41

Slow motion as the coaches are stunded as the students and hayes players mob one another

We see coaches shaking hands

Jake

“lets go will deal with this later “

They shake hands

We go back to the coaches

Criag

“oh my… god “

Donna

“Wow”

She storms out of the room

Heart beating

Fade out

We see the team in the locker room

Screaming of Evan in the background

Evan

“FUCK!”

Albert crying as he goes outside then comes back in

Albert

“guys come here please “

Everyone gathers around albert

Albert

“this lose kills us I know that and please bare with me ok “

He chokes up as the staff comes in the room

Albert (countie crying )

“I love this team so much like a second family I love the coaching staff you guys are a blessing too this lost that buzzer should not define me or anyone of u I know it will be hard to get over it but please we are family forever ok “

We see Diana crying

We see albert crying and getting a big family hug by everyone

The coaching staff watch

Jake

“everyone get out go see your family come back in 15 mins “

They all leave

We see Curtis and helea  

Helea

“hey”

They hug

Helea

“I can take hazel and micheal  home if that’s what albert wants “

Curtis

“yeah that’s fine “

Helea

“what about luke “

Curtis

“I’ll take him home”

Helea

“ok,hey hang in there ok I love you I will see you in the morning“

Curtis

“ok, I love you too”

Helea goes by hazel and albert

Micheal

“hey helea “

Helea

“hey, I am so sorry”

Albert

“thank you “

Hazel

“do you want us to go “

Albert

“yeah,I will call you ok”

Hazel

“ok,love ya”

Albert (kiss hazel on the head )

“I love you too”

 Curtis see that goes back into the office

We see the girls coaching staff running

Craig

“oh my gosh”

Donna

“unbelievable “

Rebecca

“shut it”

They walk over

Hug and greeting players and coaches

David walks away in the bathroom

Craig

“hey guys”

Zach

“hey”

Craig

“I am so sorry”

Zach

“thank you “

They keep talking

Rebecca and Curtis are having a chat

Rebecca

“yeah I know “

Curtis

“I don’t know what to do next “

Rebecca

“don’t worry about that right now”

Curtis

“I know it’s just bad right now “

Rebecca

“have you thought about contacting him at all “

Curtis

“I don’t know what to say”

Rebecca

“hey why don’t you come to my office tomorrow and talk about it “

He nods

Rebecca

“so on a lighter note what do you want to do about tonight “

Curtis

“I have to take albert home and then I don’t know “

They countie to talk

We see Jake and morgan along with jake father

Morrgan

“hey huby”

Jake

“hey “

Mike

“hey son”

They hug

Jake

“that’s hard to sink in “

Mike

“I’ve been through those believe me it’s worst then it is “

Jake

“yeah “

Moragn

“when  are you going to be home “

Jake

“I am going to come home late I want to spend time with the guys “

Morgan

“that’s ok I will see you when I get home “

She walks away

Fade out

   We see Coach Jeffers walk out of the restroom

Student

“hey what the hell “

David

“I can’t talk right now “

He looks at Coach schalow who is talking to his father Jake smiles at David then turns to Morgan

Crowd (chanting)

“Park! Park! Park!”

We see outside the gym where the cardinal Hayes fans celebrate

(indistinct clamoring)

Fade out

 We see Jake office where Jake and Curtis and the rest sit stunned

(shouting continues Faintly)

Diana just looking at the wall

Josh is watching tv

(sigh)

Jake

“10 years of coaching and I feel like my headstone will say we lost to Hayes”

(door opens)

John comes in

John

“they’re waiting “

Curtis is looking at everyone

Diana

“I can’t do this, I don’t know why but I can’t go in that room and look at my players “

Jake

“look guys 13-11 making it to the regional finals we started 4-8 we owe it to our players “

Curtis (crying)

“I am so blessed to be able to work you guys “

Jake walks over as Curtis counties to cry

Jake

“look I don’t want you to be hard on yourself “

Curtis

“no because “

(stammers)

Jake

“look I want you to know that whatever happen out their tonight doesn’t erase the fact that we as a coaching staff love you “

Curtis

“for what screwing up on a fucking scouting report “

Jake

“no for your work of 14 years at this school we had a game plan and we just could not come up with the results “

Curtis looks at Jake

Jake (counties)

“and you did a great job “

They walk into the locker-room

(Center face)

(camera clicking)

Jake

“anytime when a young team comes into our gym and dose that it’s a disappointment and this game I am disappointed  with the outcome of the game but I am so proud of this season with what we had and were we started and I think the coaching staff will agree it was a very emotional season for all of us and tonight is nothing more than more of that I want to thank my seniors Luke ,Albert ,and Zach thank you to you we love you so much I am proud each and every one of you guys in this room and that includes the best coaching staff in new York coaches  “

Curtis speaks up

Curtis  

“I don’t know where to begin I want to thank the seniors the coaching staff this year was a hard year this season was supposed to be like the 27 years coach gosz had and like last year make back to state and win we as a team hope and tried but didn’t get the result however I am not going to be negative this season was a learning process for me as I struggled from a 16-11 record to a 13-11 this year but I want to thank our seniors “

He chocks up

The seniors come and embrace him

We see the players balling

We see Curtis cleaning out his coaching office

Jake

“hey smoothie “

Curtis

“did you see outside, people are celebrating their celebrating Cardinal Hayes victory celebrating the lost “

Jake

“are you coming back next season “

Curtis

“no no no I am to tire for it, I was ready to take a break before this season started with everything that happen with Matthew and myself my marriage I know what it is I know what my image  at the school is still good and my career is still great but it’s not me right now “

They both sit

Jake

“maybe you’re lucky that is what it is ,maybe you have to have a break once in a while when you get here something that you have to make right for the school and your legacy at the school ,something that you are proud of ,when I was in high school we won two state titles at Buffalo Central I went 65-4 in my three years I think that I want it to be just like that at Rufus king but I don’t want to be like that team because I want to create my own legacy here at King , when I got to state last year I thought It was going to be like those years that gosz had and I was ready for that I never saw it coming but that is why I coach in march for games like this “

Curtis gets up

Curtis

“I know, Jake want to get a drink “

Jake

“yes “

They walk out the coach’s office

Albert in the background

Albert

“Birds flying high you know how I feel sun in the sky you know how I feel breeze driftin on by you know how I feel it’s a new dawn it’s a new day it’s a new life for me ooh.woo-woo-woo-woo.”

The lights turn off

Fade out

End of 10.8