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Kyle raised his eyebrow, giving Audrey a weird look as he stood behind the bar. Why the fuck was she wearing a dress? “What isn’t happening?” He asks, taking a look around. “Why the fuck do you look like that?”

“Is that really how you are going to respond? ” he must’ve not known Alina was planning this, but even then. He could’ve responded better. She crossed her arm over her chest, letting her frustration hide the insecurity she was feeling from his comment. “Why are you the way you are? ----- Alina was trying to set up a blind date, but don’t worry I won’t be here for long.”

Audrey only said a few words to his response and he knew there was more going on than she was letting on. Whether it was with him or with someone or something else, that was to be determined. “Auds,” he looked over at her, a sigh passing over his lips. “I know it didn’t sound like it, but I mean it. I’m lookin’ for a way to stay here permanently.” 

Audrey pressed her lips together as her gaze shift for a moment. It took her a couple months to accept that Kota wasn’t going back. Sometimes she wonders if he’ll just leave Fostford with the way she keeps messing up. They’ve both been gone for so long. She had to get used to the dynamic of all of them being back home, well, not all. But she didn’t want to think about that. She sank into her chair when he said her nickname. “I imagine they will have to see if you fit their standards to continue,” she glanced at his sling before turning her attention back on him, “Or they voluntarily let you out of your contract. But there is the chance of getting roped into serving for the Guard for the remainder of the years you signed in your contract.” All this did was remind her of the time she made a presentation for her father on why he should leave the military and the ways he could. She let out a sigh, letting her shoulders drop, “I know you are. -- I just need time.” Time to accept it. Time to allow it to sink in, instead of waiting for the day he tells her he’s leaving again.

“Oh, thank you Audrey… You can tell her I’m sorry I haven’t been calling lately, things have just been busy ‘round here.” Truthfully, with Kiran back home, it just didn’t feel right to call anymore, but Brooke didn’t want to outright say that.

“I’ll pass the message along,” she offered a smile. “Though,” she ran her fingers through her hair, “between you and me, is this because of Kiran? ” It couldn’t just be a coincidence. But maybe she should’ve just kept her mouth shut about that. She bit down on her bottom lip before shifting her gaze, “Sorry, I -- We can just ignore that ... How have you been? ”

Dean only chuckled when his neighbor seemed to forget why she had been the one on his doorstep, and offered a smirk in her direction. “Sugar?” The shirtless bartender repeated, because he wanted to make sure he’d heard right. “I probably don’t have any, but you’re welcome to come in while I look.”

Audrey pressed her lips together as he chuckled. She let her gaze fall back on his as she raised an eyebrow. The smirk and the chuckle weren’t necessary. She was caught off guard, but she wasn’t going to have him believe she can’t function because she saw him shirtless. “As long as it doesn’t take too long.”

Dakota peeked in the bag and rolled his eyes before looking back at his sister. “Wow, Aud. Sorry I didn’t receive the naturally perfect hair that you and Kiran have. You don’t have to rub it in.” 

This wasn’t the reaction she was expecting. She keeps telling herself she’d do better in her delivery, in the way she words things. But here she is, doing the opposite of that. “I’m not trying to rub it in,” she starts as she pushes a strand of hair behind, “nor do I have perfect hair.” She sat down next to him before letting a sigh escape her lips. “I thought these products would be nice for you. And, I don’t know, you’ve been giving off some,” she waved her hand, “you know, vibes --- I just want to make sure everything is okay.”

Kiran met Audrey’s eyes, “I don’t think you need to do that.” He admitted to her, his new of him staying in town spreading more quickly than he had anticipated, “I am plannin’ on stickin’ around. Got Elle a puppy, workin’ on flipping her dream home with the Cartwrights.” He lifted his finger at her, “But you can’t tell her, it’s a surprise. The house. She already knows about the puppy.”

She wanted to believe him, but his words were just that - words. It’s not like she ain't heard those words before. She almost felt like a kid again, begin her father to stay. She just didn’t want to get her hopes up. The whole ‘I don’t think’ didn’t make it that convincing. But she listened to him as he continued to speak. Nodding her head as he talked about getting Elle a puppy and flipping her dream home. She didn’t want to ruin the moment. She offered a smile before pretending to zip her mouth shut, “I won’t say a word.”

Now that the school year was officially over, Boone found himself with some free time on his hands. He’d been doing private coaching here and there, but even that hadn’t picked up in full force just yet. Both very valid explanations as to why he was on his third visit to Beulah’s today. “It’s the cheddar biscuits, they’re addicting.” He explained, spotting someone he’d seen just twenty minutes prior. Maybe he should’ve waited longer to come back. “I swear I don’t usually get this much take out, I’m just – satisfying a craving. That’s all.” @frostfordstart​

For a second, she thought he was talking to someone else, while he explained why he was back at Beulah’s again. She glanced around before realizing he was talking to her. She studied him for a moment before raising an eyebrow, “Did you get someone pregnant? ” Audrey turned to fully face him, “It can explain the sudden craving.”

Cara wasn’t usually one for being a beacon of smiles or sunshine around Frostford. Catching her looking like she was enjoying herself was a rarity so she forced her smile away the minute she was caught eating at Custard’s. “I swear, if you tell anyone you saw me here lookin’ like a kid in a candy store, you better tell ‘em it’s cause I was here and this stuff is too good to be mean about.” @frostfordstart 

She looked over at the girl for a moment with a raised eyebrow, “Why would I need to tell anyone I saw you? ” It was a genuine question. She barely knows the girl, and she’s not one to care about little things like this. The gossip that runs in this town is just immature at best. To think Gertie is the one behind it, it just doesn’t make any sense. 

“Now, to what do I owe this pleasure?” Dean greeted, shirtless and all, as he opened the front door. He wasn’t expecting company at all, then again he wouldn’t have gotten dressed for it either. @frostfordstart​

“I-” she froze when she realized he was shirtless. This was not what she was expecting. She fixed her posture and she shifted her gaze away from him, “I just wondering if you had some sugar I could borrow? ”

Of all the places she’d thought she’d be at tonight, The Watering Can wasn’t it. Alina said she had to dress nicely, and she did. But she was overdressed for The Watering Can. The date couldn’t be here, but Alina had said otherwise. Now she’s standing in front of Kyle and Alina was gone. She could’ve strangled the girl if she didn’t run so fast. Audrey scoffed before shaking her head, “this is not happening.”

Audrey Wilson (Teresa Palmer), 34, Female, Bisexual 

( hi hi, I’m tasha! and I’m here with my fourth chara!! I would like to know what self-control is!! If you like to plot you can IM me here, on tumblr, or message me on my discord dumbass#9361 ) @frostfordstart​ DEATH TW & LAWSUIT TW