GOOD / EVIL .

she had seen her loved ones turning into those monsters, and she had to do the impossible to survive, which meant doing unimaginable things. things that would haunt her forever. when he spoke, her trembling hands lowered the g.un, slipping it back into her belt. if he wasn't infected, she doubted she was in danger around him. she noticed how he frantically looked around the room, indicating that maybe she wasn't the only one scared by this sudden interaction. "i ain't infected," she assured, raising her hands up. "and i'm alone," she confessed. "you're the first person i've seen in so long," she added. "i wasn't expecting anyone around, alive at least," rebekah admitted. "are you alone?"

it was not that he had hoped he was the last living human. it had just been so long since salem had come across another that it felt like another lifetime. being on his own since the beginning had made it difficult for him to trust anyone, let alone trust his surroundings. from the look in her eyes, it was beyond clear that she had clearly felt the same. "it has been months since i have run into anyone that wasn't infected." he projected his voice just enough for the female to hear. as he took in a sharp breathe, his feet lead him a few steps closer. "yeah, it's just me. has been since the start of this insanity." the home declared honesty. it wasn't until the sound of groans and movement came from the other side of the walls that the homes body went rigid. "think it's time to get moving if we want to stay safe, alive." salem interjected.

&& * ──── desperation was slowly creeping up behind him, ❛ you mean something to me, skylar. i see the real you, the person behind the adrenaline & the races. & i know there's more to you than this life you've been living. ❜ he stepped even closer, close enough to reach out & touch her if he dared. ❛ stay, ❜ he's pleading, it's never been down before. ❛ just stay & talk to me. let me show you that you have a choice. that you don't have to keep runnin'. ❜

it was a level of honesty that she would not normally would've given to anyone. as the proximity between continued to close, the tiny femme would feel her breathe quicken just slightly. eyes slightly widening given the appearence of doe eyes as his words wrapped around her like a weighted blanket. "that's going to be hard to do when running is all i have ever known." way to ruin what could've been a fundamental moment between them, she couldn't help but think to herself.

she couldn’t help the smile that slowly brightened her features as her gaze remained on the taller male. pushing herself off the side of the car she had found herself resting against. marisol slowly descended her way over to him, rapidly closing the space between them. “well if that is the case, don’t let me stop you from admiring.” she concluded, tongue darting along her lower petal. her gaze slowly trace over every inch of the hommes frame, taking her time to observe him and how he carried himself. “what brings you out here when the party is still going on inside?” although she wasn’t a hundred percent sure that he was apart of the group being rowdy within the bar. the hispanic femme could only assume as she hadn’t seen him around before.

at least it wasn't a fight to change the subject. not that he expected it to be from her, but he could only assume that at some point she would try to really force some answers from him. a small nod as he turned to head toward his truck, pausing to glance at her. "you drinkin' cause i won't answer your questions or for some other reason?"

she didn’t truly have an answer for the male, in some ways he was right. the answer she was looking for continued to be dodged which only left her filled with more questions. but at the same time, she could use a drink or two before having to head home to three children waiting to unload their problems on her. digits slide through her soft waves, bright hues slowly found his gaze. “i guess a bit of both.” she finally decided to respond. “more so the latter, though.”

his arms encircled her gently, his hand resting lightly on her back. ❛ ophelia, ❜ he said softly, ❛ you're too sweet. ❜ as she moved back, her hands still pressed against his sides, he looked down into her eyes; tilting his head slightly. her words, though playful, carried a weight he couldn't ignore. ❛ well, ❜ he said with a chuckle, ❛ if hell's freezing over means i get a hug from you, then i guess i'll welcome the cold. ❜ he reached up to gently tuck a strand of her hair behind her ear. ❛ thank you, ❜ he said, reaching up to brush a finger along her cheek. ❛ you seemed like you needed one too. & i'm more than happy to be the one to give it. ❜

a small yet soft laugh passed by her lips at his words. with a small shake of her head, hands barely shifted from his sides to his abdomen. “i disagree with that. but i’ll take the compliment.” she responded, tone still light, carried by the air surrounding them. eyes fluttered shut at his soft touch, a quiet at peace breathe of air passed between her petals. “razor, you don’t have to thank me.” she mustered under her breathe. head tilted back slightly as she looked at him.

cecelia laughed softly, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. ❛ thanks. i guess i can be a bit oblivious sometimes, ❜ she said with a sheepish smile. ❛ i appreciate you understanding. ❜ she adjusted her headphones, embarrassed. ❛ i should probably be more aware of my surroundings. ❜ she glanced up at him, her eyes warm. ❛ but really, no harm done. it’s nice to know i’m not the only one who gets caught up in their own world. ❜ she peered down at her phone, shaking her head as her ex on the other side of the line continued to yell. sucking in her teeth, she simply pressed the red button. she deserves a lot of things but that wasn’t it.

dakota had the tendency to speak before thinking, which is exactly what had happened. had the male actually been paying attention, maybe he wouldn’t have thought a complete stranger was basically going off on him. “nah, think everyone is capable of getting lost in their world.” agreeing with the blonde female. as his eyes carefully scanned over the femme, he couldn’t help but raise a brow as he took notice of her reaction. “everything alright?” the homme inquired with a short nod in the direction of the phone in her hand.

ezra took a deep breath, his gaze distant for a moment as he collected his thoughts. ❛ & here i thought i was stubborn, ❜ he began, with a weak smile. ❛ you just aren’t going to take no for an answer, huh? ❜ ─── her soft hues give him life; she’s the flame that keeps him grounded. there is no existing without her, & yet, he's trying so hard to push her away. ❛ you’re special, marie. ❜ too good to him.

“ i have every intention of giving you the kindness and . . . love that you’ve always deserved. even if you fight me every step of the way. ”

"real funny, i'm nothing like her."

“hysterical, actually. exactly like her.”

lacey often wondered how she had ended up in her situation. the answer was something she had stopped searching for. the brunette was sitting on a couch, when she heard one of the doors opening, she sat up straight, turning to look at whoever walked inside, only to find bowier there. "hey."

as the fit male walked through the front door of the clubhouse, sapphire hues scanning the room swiftly. brow barely raised as his eyes fell upon the all too familiar raven haired woman. “sup?” acknowledging her with a brief nod of his head as the door shut behind him.

❛ speak for yourself. ❜ ────── she's digging in her purse for her carton of cigs. one coming up to stick to the wet end of her lip. ❛ i'm always careful. && * as for getting caught. . . well, maybe you could try not being so loud. we can be hot & smart at the same time, love. ❜ she'll give a shrug of her shoulders. ❛ & trust me, she won't even suspect a thing. ❜

her eyes remained on the blonde, a small shake of her head in attempts to hide the soft smile that threatened her lips. “you weren’t that careful this morning…” she pointed out, taking note that the two hadn’t even been fully certain the others girlfriend, freya’s roommate had been gone enough before clothes were flying, moans echoing off the apartment walls. “you seemed to like how loud i get,” she stepped closer to the femme, fingers trailed down the others arm as she leaned forward, lips pressed against her ear. “especially when it’s your name i’m screaming.” the statement left in a hushed, breathy tone. brows slightly lifted as she took a single step back. “better hope not, cause she very well may beat the shit out of both of us.”

"I thought you'd be gone by the time I woke up..." he muttered sleepily, finding himself pleased that she was still there.

the sound of his voice brought baylee back to reality, having been stuck in her own mind for the past twenty minutes. however she hadn’t wanted to wake him up, especially while he looked so incredibly peaceful. “i wouldn’t leave without saying goodbye.” she answered with a small smile, gracefully joining him back in the large bed.

"You know we shouldn't be doing this, right?" She asked softly, though she threw a leg over them and straddled their lap anyway.

firm hands gripped her waist, pulling her further down onto his lap. lips curved into a half smirk, dark hues glanced up at her as his head leaned slightly back. “you wanna stop, ma?” although he had no desire to stop, in fact he was just getting started. he wanted to hear the sounds he could get her to make while she squirmed. that won’t be able to happen if she does, actually want to stop. “if not, then why don’t we stop talking?”

as she looked at him in disbelief, arms crossed over her chest. the annoyance and bitterness was written clear as day on her face. “really?!” she questioned, voice raised a level or two. she was not one to take any shit from anyone. & one thing was certain, she was not about to let him ignore what she had said. not when she was more than positive that he had actually heard her. “i don’t care, how about that? now answer me, juan.” luna found herself demanding and she made her way further into the room. the closer she got, the less space was held between the two of them. hands slammed down on the table before her, the only thing that seemed to be in the way. “did you really just bail on me for her? cause if that’s the case, i’ll make sure to find someone else for my fun tonight.”

he   shifted   in   bed,   only   just   enough   to   make   himself   comfortable   again   in   a   way   where   he   could   look   at   her.   —   in   theory,   maxi   could   get   up.   his   prosthetic   leg   was   sitting   there,   leaning   against   the   bed.   she   was   oh   so   very   close.   he   could   get   up   and   kiss   her,   annd   offer   to   make   them   breakfast.   the   problem   was,   well,   what   he   really   wanted   was   for   her   to   lay   back   down.   "shhh.   shhh.   no,   it's   not   morning,   it's   only   morning   after   i   get   up.   until   then   you   and   i   can   stay   here   together."   arms   raised   in   his   very   version   of   come,   come   on,   come   here.   "i   have   a   very   serious   condition   called,   you-ites   and   if   you   don't   come   hold   me   right   now,   i'll   die."

eyes seemingly sparkled at his words, her smile only spreading wider. arms playfully crossed in front of her chest, a perfect brow raised. not that she didn't want to join him back in bed. actually, it was exactly what she wanted. nevertheless mia was not one to not have fun, in some shape or form. and part of her knew it would be a quick and sure fire way of getting him to laugh. a blissful sound that she could never get tired of hearing. sliding her tongue along her upper petal, orbs brightened as their gaze remained locked on the male. “  as tempting as that offer is, you can still have me. you just gotta get up and come get me, first. ” she sensually taunted the male, her gaze lowered ever so slightly. “  better idea, if you get up and cook breakfast, you'll get me on my knees. ” as the words seductively fell from her lips, her body turned towards the door. fingers trailed along the frame as she slowly began to descend towards the kitchen.