‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍

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[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

#⃝NOT⠀ ANOTHER ⠀ SUNRISE ⠀ ——— ⠀ ANOTHER ⠀ DRY, ⠀ STALE ⠀ TASTE ⠀ IN ⠀ YOUR ⠀ MOUTH.

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

..͟. can we watch lady and the tramp?

[‍‍ ‍𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 ‍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 . ‍ @miserystained]

now come over, let me put you in this silk, braid your hair and watch disney movies with you.

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

… ‘kay. ��

[‍‍ ‍𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 ‍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 . ‍ @miserystained]

rory, honey, the only gift i need is your presence. and your pretty face. kay?

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

i still feel 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟 bad.

[‍‍ ‍𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 ‍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 . ‍ @miserystained]

come on, you know i like spoiling my girl. as if i'd go on a trip and not bring my friends things back.

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

you didn’t have to do that! ah, damn——now i feel empty handed like a douche.

[‍‍ ‍𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 ‍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 . ‍ @miserystained]

yeah, course. saw them on my trip and thought of you. got you a few things, actually.

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

wait, you do?

[‍‍ ‍𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 ‍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 . ‍ @miserystained]

you're never overdressed. there's no such thing in my world. plus, i have matching pjs for us here. * ☺️

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

i sorta feel overdressed for all that right now, but yeah! yeah, totally! 🥹

[‍‍ ‍𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 ‍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 . ‍ @miserystained]

wanna skip this obviously lame party? we can do face masks and have a sleepover.

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

i’ve been worried, yeah.

[‍‍ ‍𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 ‍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 . ‍ @miserystained]

... you been missin’ me, babe?

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

you’ve been really distant. i dunno.

[‍‍ ‍𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 ‍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 . ‍ @miserystained]

i would have gotten ready with you if i was going, obvi.

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

i——i don’t wanna go if you aren’t. i thought you’d already be there..͟.

[‍‍ ‍𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 ‍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 . ‍ @miserystained]

have fun at your party.

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

𝙬𝙤𝙖𝙝.

[‍‍ ‍𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 ‍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 . ‍ @miserystained]

this is fucking bullshit.

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

..͟. you weren’t invited?

[‍‍ ‍𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 ��𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 . ‍ @miserystained]

???? where??? why are you going without me???

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

party tonight. ✱ 💧

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

the earlier cackle fading. fingers found the hem of beatrix’s shirt and gave it a small, absent—minded tug.

“i 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑎𝑛 ..͟. i assume you don’t wanna talk about it——we can just stay here for a lil’ while?” her inquiry trails off.

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

rory could feel the weight of whatever was eating at her. instead, she leaned into the arm around her. head dipping enough to rest against her friend’s shoulder.

“don’t apologise. you can do whatever you want.” her voice stayed quiet, …

[‍‍ ‍𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 ‍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 . ‍ @miserystained]

normally, the insistent question would have been met with the vicious glare beatrix was known for. but this was 𝒓𝒐𝒓𝒚 and beatrix tried her best to direct her anger 𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦 from her friend. so instead, her face softened when she ⠀⤸

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

𝑢𝘩𝑚———no bombs here! it’s just ..͟. i knew you’d turn up. gets real lonely out here, y’know?

[ᵀ͟ᴴ͟ᴱ 𝙻𝙾𝙾𝚂𝙴‍ 𝓒𝙰𝙽𝙽𝙾𝙽 𓂃 ོ☼ @impuls6ve]

hot tub’s fancy n’ all , but i gotta ask —— why’d y’ invite me instead of the others ?̲ been waitin’ all night for y’ to drop whatever bomb you’re sittin’ on.

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

quietly looking at the bottle within the girls hand, well polished nails scratching at her forearm. “y’gotta tell me when you run off, though. i got super worried, y’know?”

alcohol might’ve not been the best gift to bring.

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

her eyes glance to the shore line, then back over at her friend. the tears left iridescent streaks along her cheeks. rory’s expression remains twisted with worry.

“oh… yeah, shit. i forgot about him,” she said through a quiet cackle. …

[‍‍ ‍𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 ‍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 . ‍ @miserystained]

the look that flickers over beatrix’s face shows that she disagrees with the statement. yet, she says nothing, pulling one of the bottles out of the bag to look over it. not bad. not rum, but not bad.

“ i walk everywhere myself. ” ⠀⤸

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

a chauffeur to take me to the beach,” she murmured, a strained little smile showing for just a moment. she’s hoping for it to be contagious. “i made it!”

“… hey, are you sure you’re okay? did 𝑦𝑜𝑢 walk out here by yourself?”

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻���𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

her brows knit lightly, her knees hugged to her chest. the sand clings to her shorts and the under—skin of her thighs. two hands brush off what they could. she’s glad she found her in the end.

“you weren’t 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 far. i don’t need …

[‍‍ ‍𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 ‍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 . ‍ @miserystained]

“ right. forgot i had that shit. ” she spoke softly, tongue dragging over her lips before reaching for the bag. her gaze lifts to glance at her when she speaks again, brow raising slightly.

“ take a breath, babe. it's chill. ” ⠀⤸

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

lil’ snapchat location thing to deliver the goods.” her fingers pinch to emphasise. “… not in a 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑟𝑑 way or anything, i just got worried.”

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝗮͟𝗱͟𝘃͟𝗶͟𝗰͟𝗲. ‍ @wrrisom]

glancing over her shoulder for a moment, before allowing herself to fold down next to trix. reputation meant nothing to the ocean——naturally, it meant nothing to rory. she won’t prod, though. “i tried texting you. just used your weird …

[‍‍ ‍𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 ‍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 . ‍ @miserystained]

“ me? yeah, always. come sit. ” she pats the sand next to her, turning her head away to wipe at the tears still lingering on her cheeks. no one ever saw her cry. her reputation would falter, wouldn't it? cold hearted people didn't cry.