what black hours we have

“I know that but I wanted to. Is it okay? That I spoil you? I don’t want to overwhelm you, or be too much. I just…Care. And you deserve it. You’re pretty cool you know.”

“What are you even worried about, weirdo? Of course it’s okay. I’m here, ain’t I? You’re pretty cool too, with that cute face and those sweet words of yours. I like bein’ around ya.”

Congratulations to everyone who won the Mark Leader elections. I have no doubts that all of those who were elected will be wonderful leaders. I’m looking forward to seeing where the elections lead. Does anyone have plans for the rest of the week, or anything big for the weekend?

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Dalton’s got the best Switch Mark Leader, that’s for sure. 

“Lia? I have…I just got- I have something for you, if that’s okay.”

@amelia-mathews​

“You didn’t have to, but I ain’t gonna say no either. Usually only my brother spoils me as much as you do, Dare bear.”

DARREAN: I would love that Amelia. You can do that, I'll be right there to catch you. Good, thank you for letting me know. I don't want to do anything to jeopardize anything. You do? That's such a special thing Amelia, thank you. I want you to know that I do feel the same. I want you to ask or talk about anything you want. I want to hear it all, from you. /Amelia/...Alright, new question. Do you know which you've been feeling more of lately, sweet girl? Do you feel like you need to submit, or do you feel like you might be better with being a Domme tonight? A family dinner? That sounds really awesome Amelia! I know you're excited, I would be! You're excited for tonight? Me too, gorgeous sweetheart. I can't wait.

DARREAN: That's so funny, and so niece of you to say. You're making me blush, and I have the biggest grin on my face. You're a sweetheart- a beautiful, perfect sweetheart. If I am, would that be okay with you?

AMELIA: Catch away, then. Good. You ain't doin' that. I.. I dunno. We can talk about it. After ya catch me. I think it'll be good, yea. We need it, we always had big dinners back home. Maybe I can see if you can come? If you wanna. I'd like to bring you.

DARREAN: That's really sweet of you to share with me Amelia. And, I want to tell you that you took the words right out of my mouth. You are so very cute, and you're one of the sweetest people I've ever me. You're incredible. You will, yes you will. Promise.

DARREAN: Good, I want to cuddle with you. I've been thinking about it, and about you. I miss you to, I miss you in my arms, and being in yours. You're just alright and you're a little tired? When's the last time you Submitted to or Dominated someone? I don't want to make you uncomfy for asking. I want to know that you're alright. Happy for some things? Your brother? I saw, on the dash. That's great! Two-Bit is such a great person, he deserved the happy. SO does Adrian. I'm good, just looking forward to seeing you tonight.

AMELIA: I'm gonna jump right in your arms when I see ya, I reckon. You ain't makin' me uncomfy, you're okay. Ask whatever. I trust you. I ain't really poked my head out for anyone but you and my family. I don't title people and I don't get titled either. So uh. Yeah. I'm happy for him, yeah. And happy about a family dinner comin' up. And seein' you tonight.

DARREAN: Amelia, hey! You miss me? I'm sorry about that, that's just unacceptable. There's no need to miss me, I'm on my way.

DARREAN: Let's chat while I walk. How are you feeling, beautiful girl? Do you want to cuddle with me Amelia?

AMELIA: You're real cute and real sweet. I'll see ya soon then, hmm?

PRIVATE GROUP MESSAGE: I saw some of the rich folks gettin’ together and I’m thinkin’ maybe we should too. I’ve been meanin’ to reach out sooner, anyway, I suppose this was the push I needed. I miss all of y’all. I’ve got to see all your faces, make sure none of y’all are lookin’ worse for wear. I reckon it’s been too long since we’ve all been in the same room together. What do y’all think? 

@sodapopontherocks​ , @amelia-mathews , @sirtwobittoyou , @subjohnnycakes , @tgadallaswinston

Best idea ever. Just let me know when and where and what I gotta do to make this shindig pull through. Fuck the fancy folk, we’re better. We’ll have more fun.

You gotta ticket for each one of my family and friends? Then nah, I ain’t goin’ nowhere. That’s your answer. It’s more about the people than the place for me. I just got here. I missed everyone.

Yeah, I been. It was pretty cool. I mean, you get what’s advertised, I reckon.

…I love ya too, Ames. 

Rootin’ for you and your PDA. With your boyfriend. Wow-ee. 

adriansmellons​:

I’ll do it right for you, Keith. I’ll make it real clear. I think you’re swell, will you be my boyfriend? I want to make things official and start dating. Officially. You’re the amazing one. 

Yanno my name, Ade. Ya used my name. I- yes. Yes, a million times’a yes! I cain’t believe it. Ya don’t…I didn’t push ya fer it, did I? It ain’t too soon? I don’t be thinkin’ its’a too soon er nothin’ I jus….I gotta make sure. I want this. I want ya Adrian. Yer perfect. Its’a off-ici-al then. You an’ me. Yer my boyfriend, I’m yer boyfriend. I’m so happy Ade. I need ta kiss ya. I need ta hold ya. I wanna…I need ya Ade. In all’a tha ways. 

Darrean’s expression became one of surprise and genuine flattery when Amelia gave her compliment. “Thanks for saying as much, Amelia, but really I’m…Just doing what you deserve. Making sure you’re alright, and happy. That you have what you need. I’m glad you like it, there’s more where that came from. Two is an incredible brother, nothing could ever replace or over shadow him. But, I’m glad I could add to that for you. You deserve it.”  He nodded, a knowing twinkle in his eye a she admitted that she hadn’t eaten. “Is that okay with you, Amelia? Me, taking care of you? You deserve it. I want to make sure you’re okay. I know it’s easy to get lost in a place like this one. To get drowned out by all these personalities and voices that are so loud. But…I won’t let that happen to you. I don’t want it to.” His eyes dropped, though a smile formed on his lips when he noticed her hugging the bear to her chest. Darrean felt her weight leaning into him, and he held her tighter then, rubbing circles across her back in a comforting gesture. While she explained what was happening, he kept his eyes on hers, nodding his understanding and continuing his physical comfort. “Do you want to talk about what happened to lead you to that thought? We don’t have to, I won’t be the one to push. But you can. I’ll listen to anything you have to say, Amelia. Either way, I’m sorry that’s how you’re feeling. I won’t pretend to know what happened, but I can say without a doubt that you’re one of the toughest people I’ve ever met. You get up every day, and you face all this crazy stuff with a smile and the brightest sense of humor. You’re there for others, even when they aren’t there for you. You’re smart, and you’re kind. And all of that adds up to one tough cookie in my book. But…Even with all of that, I’m glad you’re back here too. Not because I think you need your brother to protect you. But because it’s…Given us a chance to get to know each other. I’m glad you aren’t lonely anymore. I’ll keep being here, I’ll keep showing up, because I can’t stand the thought of you being lonely. But…If there’s more you’re feeling, or more you want to say, please say it. Let it out. Don’t hold onto it, because that’ll only make things worse. No matter what it is, I’m here. I’m here, and I’ll hold you through it all.”

Being a greaser, Amelia wasn’t really used to people outside of her little clique wanting anything to do with her. So to have Darrean being so kind to her was so different it softened her and it saddened her a bit too. What had happened to her was vividly recalling itself as the other Switch spoke, imploring her to open up and let him in. As a greaser, opening up was not only soft, it was a means for other people to use that softness against you. “You ain’t like many other people, I reckon. Definitely none I’ve ever met.” Of all the things Amelia thought he was capable of, betraying her wasn’t one of them. She didn’t know him though, they were still new acquaintances as of a few weeks ago. At the same time, having Two-Bit there to protect her her whole life had made her a little naive too. Besides, this particular information could only hurt her if it got back to her family because then it would hurt them. “I cain’t say it’s a huge deal. I told ya as much. I just always had Two there to beat off the boyos and do whatever to keep things smooth for me. I didn’t really notice how much he did for me, I guess. He came here first, I spent some time in Tulsa without him and some of the people back home took advantage. On account’a Two not bein’ there to protect me. Ain’t much was physical, but you know how people get sometimes. The bad ones. You tell ‘em no and they go tellin’ the world ya said yes. Then everyone says ya said yes and then... you’re the town slut.” Deflecting and depersonalizing, the real nasty bits came out less like she was saying they happened and more like they tangibly could or did to other people. The hurt in her eyes and the silent few tears betrayed the attempt to smile through. 

When the door opened Darrean smiled immediately, Amelia’s own smile becoming infectious. “If you would prefer we stay our here, I don’t mind. But, I think in there might be a little more comfortable.” He laughed, moving to step into her room. “You’re a sight yourself, as long as that’s a good thing. If not, then disregard that comment.” He moved to sit the sandwich down on her table, turning to present her next with the teddy bear. “I brought you some food, because I know you probably haven’t eaten since lunch, which was some time ago. And, I brought you this, to thank you for everything you’re doing for me and have done for me. You’re really sweet, Amelia, and really cool. I’ve really been enjoying getting to know you. I wanted to give you something to show that.” A shy blush crept up his neck and cheeks, and it was his turn to bite into his lip a little. “I don’t know where it’s more comfortable for you to be- here, or wherever. I don’t know if you want to eat or talk first, or cuddle, or talk and cuddle, or even eat and cuddle. But…I want you to know that I’m stubborn, Amelia. And now that you’ve mentioned needing to talk, and holding things in, I won’t just walk away from it. I’m here. I’ll listen to anything you have to say, and I want to know.” Stepping forward he wrapped his arms around her in a hug, resting his cheek against her head. “So talk, beautiful.”

“Honest and true, you’re a dream, Dare bear. I love the stuffed animals, thank you. I ain’t never got one from anyone but Two before. And the sandwich looks killer, you’re right, I ain’t eat. You’re doin’a right job of takin’ care of me. Here I thought I’d be takin’ care of you this weekend.” And of course, the topic from before came up again. Darrean wasn’t going to let it go, he was too sweet and he cared too much. Hugging the bear to her chest, Amelia buried her nose into the fur and took a deep breath. Stalling. He hugged her and she leaned into him without hesitation, still holding the bear. “I just...” Head lifted. “Thought I was tougher than I am. I ain’t have too great of a time without Two to protect me. It was pretty shit. So I’m just glad to be back here. And heyo, thanks to you I’m not even lonely anymore so... All’s well that ends well.”

I’ve just endured a long flight from Ireland, so don’t bore me with mundane information.  For those who I have not met personally, I’m Killian Flanagan. That will be Sir or Master for Switches and submissives.  I require service to get myself unpacked and settled. Make yourselves known, submissives, so you can be useful. That’s not a suggestion.  ​

Oh me oh my, I see we put our super serious pants on this morning. Extra starch.

The day had been a long one, and Darrean had begun to feel its effects, along with the effects of not having given in to his submissive needs, or his Dominant needs, for longer than he could have admitted. For a couple of weeks he’d been going to the infirmary before breakfast, when most of the school was still sleeping, to request pills to stave off the sickness that came with not giving in. But up until now, he’d been throwing himself into all of his endeavors to make sure his mind was focused on anything else. There didn’t seem to be anyone on campus who really saw or acknowledged his presence unless he was doing something for them, and after things with Riley had come to an unexplained and abrupt halt, he’d chosen to put everything other than his efforts on hold. He tried not to let these facts bother him, he was a generally happy and carefree person. But apparently not enough to be reached out to, or cared for in ways beyond his school service. Then, Amelia had appeared like a daisy breaking through the Earth after a long winter, and he had Eleanor to thank. Their cuddling session had helped him more than he could express, and he felt the urge to be close to her, to get to know her, and to take care of her in ways he guessed she might need, after getting pretty overlooked herself. So even though exhaustion threatened to break through the exterior he presented to the world, he pushed forward to see Amelia, determined to get to the bottom of what it was she needed to talk about. Knocking on her door he stepped back, waiting for her answer. He’d brought with him a sandwich he’d made for her, and a teddy bear he’d ordered after they’d first hung out as a thank you for all she’d taken on for him. 

@amelia-mathews​

Tidying up around her suite, Amelia was running to make sure that things looked nice enough for company while she knew Darrean was on his way. She’d grown up in Tulsa with a bunch of boys and a sister, her organizational skills and habits for cleaning up after herself weren’t exactly existent. Honestly, her room might belong to a teenage boy and her refrigerator and the food inside it too. So when she heard the knock and opened the door to Darrean and a sandwich, she smiled and bit down on her lower lip. “Hey there, stranger. I reckon you’re a sight. You wanna come in or we havin’ this little get-to-gaaather out here in the hallway for the exhibitionism points?”

Darrean: Your sense of humor is impeccable, Amelia. I'm really glad that you are. I'm crossing my fingers that it'll go well. I try hard not to get stressed about much, if anything, but this...Is important. That's so thoughtful of you, Amelia, thank you so much for doing that. Darrean's Personal Relaxation Retreat? I hadn't heard of it! You did? I think I missed the memo. You're sweet, thank you. I don't want to put you out, I'll be...I mean, I /am/ fine. Are you okay? Feeling any better at all? We never did talk about what was bothering you, I didn't forget.