#there's just inches in between us || aniyah & landon

[xwildheart]

@wynterlanding sent ❛ i shouldn’t allow myself to get this close to you.❜ for Aniyah

𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

'Why?'

Oh you know exactly why Aniyah. Don't do this. Don't tempt him. You're better than that. Landon was in a relationship, but from that voicemail he'd left her it sounded like, things weren't going all that well. When she'd gotten up that next morning and listened to it, the first thing she did was hurry to dress and head to his place, wanting to make sure he was okay. Be that person he could talk to if he needed it still. First and foremost she was his friend. Ignoring all the bits where he'd said he thought about her. More than he should. That was her job. She was the one pining, not him right? Just drunken ramblings really. Yet she's standing pretty close, hand reaching out to hold onto his. Reassurance. That's what she would tell herself she was doing.

[bloodhxney]

tag drop: aniyah grace blake

[tennesseewynter]

@wynterhxney date memes ☀️ for our muses to watch the sunset together @ Aniyah

Never one to love the night time, Aniyah usually didn't enjoy watching the sun dip down behind the horizon. But this was different now. She could almost draw inspiration from it if she'd brought her sketch pad. All the different shades of yellow and orange. Slipping into pinks and reds. Some of the sky even looked purple. What made it even more special was that Landon was there beside her, sat in the open back of his Jeep on some hiking trail. First little mini getaway they decided to take together. Outdoors meant less of a chance for nightmares. And less of a chance for there to be some spirit out here looking for guidance. She could just, focus on herself, and on him. Them. What an odd concept to wrap her brain around still. That they were together. 'This is perfect.' She said softly, shifting gaze from the setting sun over to him.

[bloodhxney]

'It's in the past now.' Trying to shrug it off a little, but still holding on to his hand. It affected her greatly at the time. But over the years Aniyah grew to forgive and forget. Everyone but the dead it seemed. But Landon's words make her smile. A little family with him is something she wants. Something she's wanted since they started their relationship. 'Found family... family you pick on your own is usually better anyway.' She said, squeezed his hands, a sign she wanted nothing more than to stay with him. His grandfather... damn she should have put two and two together. It made sense. But the manor in which Landon explained the man passed was heartbreaking. So was watching the expression on his face shift, holding back something.

'I'm sorry Landon,' Loss was always hard. No matter how much time had passed. 'The next time he comes around would you like me to tell you? Pass on a message or something?' Niyah offered it. For him she would speak to these things that in her mind had plagued her for her whole life. If it gave him some sort of peace she would do it no questions asked. She shook her head then. 'No, I've encountered my fair share of unfriendly spirits. None have attempted to -- posses me or anything like that.'

Then again there was a first time for everything. She couldn't say for certain that going with him would be bad for her, but she wasn't about to let him do it alone. Not with the way his nights have been going. 'You're going to need someone who can communicate with whatever it is.' Aniyah sighed heavily, inching her chair closer to his. 'This is-- a lot. I know I should have told you this sooner, I just was scared. So please, ask whatever questions you have.' Seeing the dead was something else entirely. She knew how it sounded.

“None of that should have happened to you. That family should be ashamed of themselves.” No sense in becoming angry over people who moved on long ago but Landon doesn’t like this revelation. The part of her being passed around, given back as if she’s some purchase returned to the damn store. Landon sighed, shifting his hands out to hold onto hers. Understanding why she feared telling him this a bit more just had him wanting to hold onto her. Because he’s never letting her go for anything. God, people can be cruel. She deserved more. “Aniyah, you deserved to have a family. I-I know it’s not the same but…I’ll be your family. We are family. We’re together. We’re in love and we can have a family together.”

A huge revelation of his own to make in the middle of this discussion; he pressed lips together, focusing on the rest of what he told him. The fact she sees a man checking up on him. That stood out more so than wanting to come to Rhode Island. Everything’s coming at him fast but Landon absorbed it as best as his tired brain could. “A man. Checking up… an older man.” Something in him knew. He just knew and he – Landon turned to look over his shoulder. Even if he could see nothing it just felt familiar. Odd to say the least but yeah… “My grandfather passed away while I was still in college. He had a heart attack near the pool and he-he fell in.” Landon swallowed, frowning as he stared down at the table.

The man raised him. He took care of him while his grandmother was tormenting him with those fucking dolls. But Rick Wynter? He tried to stop her. Landon’s breath shuddered, closing his eyes a moment, pushing down his emotions. “Sorry, I-I’m okay. But yeah. Rhode Island… maybe you could come. But Aniyah there’s something very bad there. Won’t that hurt you?” Now his worry is moving somewhere else. His mind is trying to accept this all because the thought of his grandfather looking in on him. It made him feel better. Yet there’s something dark itching at the back of his neck. Something similar to his nightmare last night. @violentwxnter // prev

[xwildheart]

@wynterlanding asked 'were you ever going to tell me?' for Aniyah

"I ACCIDENTALLY TOLD YOU I LOVED YOU AND NOW WE'RE FINALLY TALKING ABOUT IT" PROMPTS

It only took a few seconds to realize what he meant. Was she ever going to tell him how she felt, that she'd been in love with him for months. NIyah lifted her head from where it had been laying on his chest, fingers still drawing lazy circles along his skin. They were still cuddled up on his couch, spent, but happy after what had just transpired between them. 'Well,' she started softly, resting her chin back down as she looked to him. 'It really wouldn't have been all that great of me to you know, just blurt out that I liked you while you were in a relationship.' Giving him a small smile. Even now she still thought it wasn't the best time. Considering he'd still be in a relationship only a few hours ago. 'There were many times I wanted to though. Trust in that. I'd rehearsed it in my head so many times how I would say it, and how I would try and explain myself.' She bit her lip at the confession, the reality that he hadn't said it back sitting in the back of her mind. She wasn't holding it against him at all. He was going through a lot right now. 'That definitely makes me sound like a psycho path so I'll understand if you want to kick me off your couch.'

[xwildheart]

@wynterlanding sent [ BRUSH ] - sender, having found the receiver in tears, gently cups their face and brushes their tears away with their thumbs. for Aniyah

Stupid. She was stupid for crying outside on her break. But fuck she couldn't handle it today. Seeing spirits sucked. Especially when they wouldn't leave her alone. Some got the hint, but not today. The voices, the constant knowledge that something was lurking just along her periphery. It was making work impossible today. It's why she doesn't clock it right away, thinking the shadow falling over her with her head on her knees is just the entity that had been on her all day. But hands, real hands are there on her face next and she's face to face with him. 'Landon?' She questions, voice cracking a bit as his thumbs swipe her cheeks. 'I-- I'm fine,' Instantly trying to dismiss her current state. She sure as hell can't tell him the reason anyway, but she makes no effort to pull away from him. How can she? She's thought of this more than once. But he's taken, in a relationship. They're just friends. 'Just a stressful day you know?'

[xwildheart]

@wynterlanding

[xwildheart]

Shit he noticed. You would think having this gift for years, and wanting to not have people notice her, Aniyah would be better at hiding it but, apparently not. His compliment is what brought her back though, shy smile suddenly on her lips. She was sure she was blushing too by now. 'Thanks,' she manages at last, and truly she's not put off at all. Aniyah is just happy to be speaking with him, to have taken a chance and put her fear aside for once. But a worry lines her brow briefly. 'Oh I'm sorry I didn't mean to pull you from-' she started to ramble on but stopped when she heard the offer to join him. 'Oh, well' and the smile is back. She was going to do a bit more work, maybe have lunch in another half an hour but, now she wanted to go. If it meant more time with Landon, maybe getting to know him more she'd do it.'

But as she went to open her mouth again to agree, to even stand and grab her bag from under her desk the other woman's voice cut her off. Shoulders slump slightly, deflated already because perhaps Niyah thought that little of herself. Why would he want to have lunch with her anyway? He barely knew her. Nat was prettier than her too, but Niyah sat back and watched that exchange, a little stunned when Landon turned her down. Not stunned when the woman rolled her eyes at her and stalked away, that was a usual occurrence. Women were mean. That was just a fact, especially the ones who worked the gossip side of things. Always trying to start something. 'Um-- lemme just finish typing this sentence and I'll come join you.'

Briefly he caught Aniyah's eyes fixed somewhere beyond his shoulder. The urge to turn his head overtook him ever so slightly. He did glance towards the direction, but her words brought attention back almost immediately. Guess he imagined that diversion. Pretty easy to follow her eyes now that he realizes. With a tilt of his head, his lips curled into a smile. "You look great though. I mean… about the low key fashion. It's nice." Oh yeah slip one in there, Lando. Make sure you totally come off like you're hitting her up. Honestly sometimes he feels his mouth moves before his brain can keep up. Tell tale signs of speaking way too damn much. Damn he hopes she isn't put off by it. Most around here should know about his tendency not to shut up. Curse of a journalist.

"Exciting depending anyway. You know I was just heading to the break room. Lunch." Landon took a step back, shifting his bag to his other hand in order to check his watch. The hands ticked five minutes past start of his lunch hour. Five minutes well spent. He smiled, nodding down the aisle. "Wanna join me? Or do you take a later break?" The question offered a genuine interest in what her schedule is. Offering some time to talk is fulfilling her idea to be social. Landon can be a social monster. Gotta stop himself.

"Landon! Hey," a voice interrupted, attached to another woman who worked gossip tabloids. "Wanna grab lunch?"

"Uh, sorry, Nat. I brought my own." He held up his hand, dismissing the invitation. "Besides, I'm having lunch with Aniyah." Somehow his answer caused a roll of the other's eyes but she went on her way. Talk about catty. Expected from a paparazzi pusher. @hxneybees // prev

[xwildheart]

@wynterlanding sent [ 𝐆𝐀𝐙𝐄 ] sender and receiver lock eyes across the room- for Aniyah

five senses prompts

Office work parties. Aniyah had never been a big fan of them but, she also was never one to turn down getting a bit dolled up. Fashion was her thing anyway, a chance to show off something of her own creation. This dress wasn't anything super fancy, just a simply little black dress but she looked absolutely stunning. Compliments left and right that made her smile, made her cheeks darken with a blush. There was only one person she wanted a compliment from, to speak to at all really at a gathering like this. And like it was on cue, when she turned her head to look across the room, there he was, looking right at her. Aniyah's smile is instant as their eyes meet, the raise of her hand to give a small wave in his direction. Not wanting his date to catch on that she was giving him any sort of attention her hand falls just as quickly, diverting her eyes back to the person she'd been speaking to.

[tennesseewynter]

@wynterhxney “ it's the third one this week. are you sure everything's okay? “ Lan for Aniyah.

nightmare prompts

Nightmares, night terrors were just a way of life for Niyah. It was nothing new to her. If anything, three so far this week was right on par. But what made it different? Was that she was sharing a bed with someone now. Not just any someone either. Landon. Something that was still a little surreal for her at times. They were caused by any number of spirits that haunted her. That didn't take no for an answer, and then were still there when she opened her eyes. Niyah still hadn't told him about this part of her life. Too wrapped up in the newness of the relationship to possibly put a damper on it. But perhaps the time was creeping up on her now. 'Yeah I'm sure. It's... normal.' She explained, rubbing the back of her neck as she tried to settle down from her sudden startle back to consciousness. 'Or rather, I'm used to it happening this often.'

[tennesseewynter]

tag drop: aniyah grace blake

[xwildheart]

Yeah, heavy wasn't the best word but it summed up at least a little of the hell that family endured. 'I suppose you're right.' There had been a few incidents for her growing up. Minus seeing ghosts on a daily basis, Niyah had watched a movie or two she knew she shouldn't have and suffered a few nightmares for a hot minute after. 'I won't lie to you Landon I am not thrilled to hear it.' What's the point of hiding it. Secrets and lies kill things like relationships. Plus Niyah has never been good at hiding anything from him anyway. He'd seen love written all over her face for a long time when she thought she was being quiet about her affection for him.

'Because I worry that if there's truth to this,' A pause, fiddling with her fingers. She knows for a fact there has to be truth to it. 'I just don't want anything to happen to you. The unknown, the other side, they don't play by our rules.' Niyah reached out for his hand again, giving it a gentle squeeze. Revealing that she may know more about the paranormal than she's lead on to. 'So just promise me you'll be careful.' It's not her place to tell him not to do this or even forbid him from doing it. He was a grown man, could make his own decisions. Her job was to support him the way he did her.

“Heavy doesn’t scratch the surface,” the journalist sighed, focusing on his breathing. Anything really to keep him alert would be beneficial. All he can do now is down a few cups of coffee. Hopefully he won’t have to dig too long today. That didn’t exactly erase the visible concern on Aniyah’s face. She always had his back. Cared a whole more for him than Natalie ever did; Landon leaned forward a bit in, resting hands on the table. “Hey, I’m okay, Niyah. Really. Guess it’s just getting into my psyche. All these things. When you watch or absorb too much of something it just sits in your mind.” All good explanations come with a bit of hesitance don’t they? Even he isn’t sure where it’s coming from.

“I know the movies but this thing is far more terrifying than what they could even show. The book Andrea Perron wrote is just insane.” Of course he dabbled into the story to give him something to go on. Maybe that’s the source of his nightmares lately. “Hey, are you… okay? You don’t sound particularly thrilled with me researching this.” @xwildheart // prev

[xwildheart]

♡ + any or all 😜

you're getting all of them so therefore for the sake of it it's going under a readmore cause it's gonna be LONG.

Who is the most affectionate? -Both. In fact i'm sure it's some kind competition lol

Who initiates the handholding? -Both. Maybe Violet a tiny bit more.

Who worries more for the other? -Violet

Who is more likely to ask for help? -Landon

Who is the one always losing the keys? -Violet

Who leaves little love notes for the other? -Violet

Who can’t sleep unless the other is there? -Both

Who is more likely to propose to the other? -Landon, and hopefully soon lol

Who introduced the other to their family first? -Violet for sure. And they love him

Who is more likely to play with the other’s hair? -Landon

Who makes sure the other has meals/stays hydrated? -Violet

Who is more likely to stand up to anyone for the other? -Landon

Who is the most likely to prepare a surprise for the other? -Oh both equally, also think this is a mini competition.

Who makes the other pinky promise not to do certain things? -Violet cause she's baby lol

Who puts a blanket over the other when they fall asleep on the couch? -Both

Who is the most affectionate? -Landon for sure.

Who initiates the handholding? -Landon

Who worries more for the other? -As we both know this is both of them lol, I think Savannah a bit more

Who is more likely to ask for help? -Landon

Who is the one always losing the keys? -Savannah

Who leaves little love notes for the other? -Both

Who can’t sleep unless the other is there? -Savannah once they start doing this more frequently.

Who is more likely to propose to the other? -Landon

Who introduced the other to their family first? -Savannah definitely wants her dad to meet him

Who is more likely to play with the other’s hair? -Savannah

Who makes sure the other has meals/stays hydrated? -Both- both are hard workers so i think they'd both do it

Who is more likely to stand up to anyone for the other? -Savannah cause she has an anger problem lol

Who is the most likely to prepare a surprise for the other? -Landon

Who makes the other pinky promise not to do certain things? -Savannah

Who puts a blanket over the other when they fall asleep on the couch? -Both

Who is the most affectionate? -Alice at first

Who initiates the handholding? -Alice

Who worries more for the other? -Both, we know why :)

Who is more likely to ask for help? -Alice

Who is the one always losing the keys? -Landon

Who leaves little love notes for the other? -Alice

Who can’t sleep unless the other is there? -Both

Who is more likely to propose to the other? -Landon

Who introduced the other to their family first? -Landon, Alice would wait till the last minute

Who is more likely to play with the other’s hair? -Landon

Who makes sure the other has meals/stays hydrated? -Alice

Who is more likely to stand up to anyone for the other? -Both

Who is the most likely to prepare a surprise for the other? -Landon

Who makes the other pinky promise not to do certain things? -Alice

Who puts a blanket over the other when they fall asleep on the couch? -Alice

Who is the most affectionate? -Aniyah

Who initiates the handholding? -Landon

Who worries more for the other? -Landon

Who is more likely to ask for help? -Landon, Aniyah stopped asking a long time ago

Who is the one always losing the keys? -Aniyah

Who leaves little love notes for the other? -Both

Who can’t sleep unless the other is there? -Aniyah, the spirits leave her alone when he's there.

Who is more likely to propose to the other? -Landon

Who introduced the other to their family first? -Landon if he ever wanted to. Aniyah has no family to introduce.

Who is more likely to play with the other’s hair? -Aniyah

Who makes sure the other has meals/stays hydrated? Honestly, Landon lol

Who is more likely to stand up to anyone for the other? -Landon for sure

Who is the most likely to prepare a surprise for the other? -Both

Who makes the other pinky promise not to do certain things? -Aniyah

Who puts a blanket over the other when they fall asleep on the couch? -Landon

[bloodhxney]

[tennesseewynter]

@wynterhxney : Kid Meme- Aniyah and Landon

Name: Jordan Wynter

Gender: Boy

General Appearance: Brown eyes. Brown hair.

Personality: Trouble maker up until high school. Prankster. Typical toddler boy. Just enjoys making people laugh.

Special Talents: Sports! Loves football. Shares his mothers gift as well.

Who they like better: Does not have a favorite.

Who they take after more: Healthy mix of both of them.

Personal Head canon: Not to be cliché but the kid goes on to be a football player lol. Bulks up and goes on to be a running back for the Jetts.

Face Claim

[tennesseewynter]

Aniyah knows the moment she's truly done for. Being that feeling of fingers digging into flesh, to hold her down against him so she cannot escape. Not that she would even try no matter how overwhelmed she would get. Nothing would pry her away from him at this point. Not when dreams and fantasies were becoming real life events. Niyah can't get enough. Never wants him to stop sliding hands over every part of her body. Wants him to know her inside and out. Every dip and curve of her body. Every part of her that has her melt into his touch. The subtle vibrations from the sounds he's making only fueling the rock of her hips above him. She should be embarrassed by the way she's quite literally riding his face, but he's glued her there, made it clear that he wants this part perhaps more than she does, so who is she to deny him that?

Breathy pants of his name, of just pure sound fill the space around them, hands grabbing at anything she can. Couch cushion, his hands on her waist, his hair. Anything to stabilize her. Help give them the satisfaction they both wanted. Fuck he's good at this. Really fucking good at this. She'd let him devour her all day and Niyah was sure he wouldn't complain. Maybe even had the fleeting thought to let that happen. Stay happily perched right here for the rest of night. But with that rising pleasure comes the clawing need for more. To be closer to him. 'Landon,' A whine, a plea to gain his attention. Not that those warm hues have ever left her face for more than a moment, but to pull his focus away from the loving attention he's giving her. 'I need you.' And doesn't the look in her eye convey it all? 'Fuck I need you so bad,' Needs to know how he feels, needs to kiss the taste of her from his lips.

There is a moment when Landon feels everything catch. His breath. His hands at the cushions of sofa beneath him. Just one lapse in time, he can only dive into Aniyah's words. That he could ever be a distraction seems so far fetched. Him? No way. Yet she's telling him enough, inching close up his chest, positioning her body exactly as he commanded. Letting it slip now wouldn't be fair. Getting back in the game, Landon's eyes flicker on her skin. The inviting warmth between her spread legs. His hands move up again. Sliding palms up along thighs, fingertips ghosting against silken skin. She's warm to touch. How she'll feel around him is a dream he could never realize before today. First, he's eager to experience this.

Kisses began innocently, lifting his head to graze teeth to her inner thigh. Suckling on the skin inch by inch led Landon's mouth closer to the point of no return. A point he slowly but surely tasted in one experimental draw of lips. A flick of tongue. Spreading along, lips closing in on what he knew would drive Aniyah crazy. She tastes sweet. Soft and heady. The flavor making him groan as he drove in. Free hands fasten up around Aniyah's hips, digging fingers to keep a hold. In the same clutch he directed her movement. Nimble fingers dared not to let go. Keeping in her place no matter how desperately she may want to move. He was far more desperate to devour the woman above him. Allowing himself to become a perch. Unafraid of suffocation. Hardly thinking of himself. Even so, his hips moved unconsciously while he kept contact with the tip of his tongue. The effortless twist of lips. Running hands up against her skin, dragging fingertips down quickly following. Touch. Taste. Sound of their voices. Even his groans of satisfaction rumbled where he dipped up between gorgeous thighs. Her legs alone will drive him insane. She's a tower above, making him work and fuck does he soar at his insatiable lust. @tennesseewynter // prev