love pure

life always had a habit of getting in the way, and in this case it meant that he hadn’t seen aspen in weeks. she was one of the most important people for him in springhill, and admittedly not spending time with her did put a damper on his mood. only now she had joined him, and a genuine smile crept onto his lips at the sight of her. trying to avoid her touch, unsuccessfully, matthew let out a chuckle as she ruffled his hair. “i couldn’t agree  more,” he admitted with a nod. “good, overall. could be better in some aspects, but i guess i’m still too pissed about that to actually be bothered, so overall everything is great in matthew gibson’s life. and hey, it’s okay. you’ve got permission to complain as long as you bring me coffee. that’s always been the deal.”

Aspen was glad that they could always fall back into where they left off, no matter how long it took. It could be days, weeks, or even months and it would still feel like not much time had passed. It sucked getting older and having your time being completely consumed by things, but that was life, wasn’t it? He was her rock and she knew without him -- she didn’t know where she would end up. Probably having multiple meltdowns a day. Luckily she didn’t have to worry about that, she knew that he would be there whenever she needed him and vice versa. Her eyebrow rose at his words, head tilted to the side. “Pissed? What’s got you pissed? Do I need to bring out Crazy Aspen and go bring out a can of whoop-ass?” She asked, being serious and she was sure he would know that as well. “You have a lifetime supply of free coffee with being my friend -- no doubt about that.” 

Having arrived at the bar later than the pair intended to meet up, Drew hadn’t come to notice the state that his friend was in, having been too busy flagging down the bartender. Though, he had caught onto the last string of words. Having captured his attention, Drew had turned to Aspen, brows furrowed. He realised only then just how downtrodden she looked — an immediate cause for concern. “Sorry, what was that?” He questioned, “Everything alright?” 

Drew’s words snapped her back to reality. She quickly shook her head, offering him a faint smile before bringing her drink up to take a sip of it. “I just know his wife,” She told him as she motioned her head towards a guy with a younger female by his side. “It’s no big deal. Anyway...” She trailed off, her smile growing a bit more. She wasn’t here to bring down the mood, it was a night to enjoy, not mope and be a buzzkill. “What’s going on in the life of Drew?” 

Maggie was slowly walking through What the Book?, carefully reading each spine of each book her eyes crossed paths with until she landed on one with a title that seemed to make her unsuccessfully hold in a laugh that was a little too loud. “God, this must be a good book.. I mean, if it’s made me break my serious face already, I bet it is…” she said out loud, not realizing someone was listening to her words. Turning to the person she shrugged. “Go ahead. Tell me your best joke.” the blonde added, before picking up the book and quickly skimming through it. “Gosh, I hate a guy with a car and no sense of humor.” 

@shstarters​

Aspen needed something to help her clear her mind, even if that was to take some time off of work and end up picking up a few books to leave her life and end up in a fantasy one for a little bit. Of course, she should have went to the library instead of going to What the Book? Where someone she was avoiding actually worked there. Thankfully she chose the right time where she didn’t run into them. When hearing a voice, Aspen turned her head to look at the blonde. “The best joke I have is my life,” she said -- almost in a joking tone. “I don’t think there are many guys who have a good sense of humor anymore. It’s rare if anything,” Aspen muttered to herself while picking a book off the shelf for her to glance over. 

Matthew: honestly? i don't know.

Matthew: i'd probably be pissed for a long time. but i guess a part of me would want to get to know them.

Matthew: indeed. which would probably end up in you crying your eyes out.

Aspen: That's where I am at the moment. Pissed... yet wanting to get to know them.

Matthew: you have every right to feel that way. what she did was not right. but it's nothing they had control over either.

Matthew: and i can always count on /you/.

Aspen: What would you do if you were in my shoes?

Matthew: i don't blame you. it's a massive thing to find out now after all these years.

Matthew: yes ma'am, i ain't saying any lies.

Aspen: And for her to keep them, yet throw me to my grandparents. Doesn't make me feel all that great.

Hayden: ok be a good friend that i need right now

Hayden: red or black?

Hayden: I agree with you on that one

Hayden: SHIT

Hayden: ok!!! be there in 30!!!

Hayden: somehow... i don't believe that

Aspen: Can't wait to see you!

Matthew: you can take your time, aspen. there's no rush or pressure to make a choice.

Matthew: i won't be quiet when i'm speaking the truth

Aspen: I know. It just feels like my whole life has become this huge mess.

venice: or it’s the universe forcing us out of our comfort zones in an attempt to make us grow

venice: but yours sounds easier so i see why it’s appealing to you

venice: i tend to believe the best relationships are the ones that help us be better but if you’re the type to justify taking an easy route with that “universe” bullshit, you’re not who i thought you were

venice: and i lied because of the constants in my life

venice: but ig you’re not ready to hear that

- venice vita thumbsed up “gladly”-