𝓁𝑒𝓉'𝓈 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝓁𝑜𝓈𝓉

it wasn’t often that people went out of their way to speak to minnie when she was simply minding her own business and making her way down the street, so she was a bit caught off guard when the other spoke up. it took a moment for her to realize she was the one being spoken to and her eyebrows shot up immediately. “ me ?? ” she asked for confirmation, pressing a finger to her chest. “ uh—what do you mean fuck something up ?? ”

abigail was cute, she could easily admit that. she was one of the sweetest little things libby had ever seen and that fact alone in itself was enough to make her want to befriend the other girl, as if she could somehow use that to her own personal advantage. truthfully, libby wasn’t actually listening to anything abigail was rambling on about as they met for a cup of coffee, simply nodding along as she spoke to appear interested. “ sorry, i don’t mean to interrupt— ” she spoke up suddenly, cutting the other off mid-sentence. “ did you try something new with your hair ?? you look a lot cuter than normal. ” it was a dig cleverly disguised as a compliment.

“ that’s ‘cause people ARE watching you abi, duh. not everyone, but more people than you think. the fbi man hacking your webcam is just the start, man. privacy doesn’t exist in this day and age. you probably won’t get attacked or anything but you definitely aren’t ever going to get rid of ‘em. ”

it wasn’t a usual occurrence for maeby to actively invite people to spend time with her. when she did spend time with people, it was mostly because the other person asked and more often than not, she said no and stayed home instead. but there was something about levi that maeby seemed to like, although she couldn’t place a finger on it. maybe it was the fact that he seemed smarter than most people she knew and she loved a bit of intellectual stimulation, or maybe she just found him cool. either way, she asked him for coffee and flashed him an awkward smile as she sat in the chair across from him, a steaming mug in each hand. “ uh—here, ” she said, setting his in front of him as she took a seat. she wished she was more eloquent, especially when she was trying to make friends, but it proved time and time again to be a difficult task.

“ you say that now, but trust me, you’re going to miss me when i’m gone and you’re going to regret ever taking me for granted like this. ” she clicked her tongue, as if she really believed what she was saying. maybe she did. it was always so hard to tell with libby. “ well that’s easy for you to say since you’re not as petite as i am. you’ll never know my struggle and that’s kind of sad, really. ” still, she was quick to slip into the seat across from him, leaning back slightly as she crossed one leg over the other. “ good, ‘cause i could really use one. ”

almost immediately following his reaction, libby’s face contorted into a little pout. “ first of all, RUDE. you should be ecstatic to see me, ” she feigned offense, tossing her hair over her shoulder dramatically. “ second of all, ten inches is way too big. what are you, a clown car or something ?? don’t be so mean, ethan. we both know you’re thrilled to see me. ”

“ how the hell am i supposed to say no to that ?? ” she asked, brows raised as if it were so surreal to even imagine. “ i always wanna get drunk and dance in a cramped room with loud music, man. especially if there’s a free drink involved. i’m in. ”

minnie was typically pretty good at rounding people up and sending them off with a cab home when her late night parties eventually fizzled to an end. not that she had a problem with people staying the night, but she just preferred to not have to kick people out in the morning when they were grumpy and hungover. it was a lot easier to push a drunk person into a taxi and send them on their way. she was pretty sure she’d gotten everyone out before she went to bed but after a quick search around the house, she was pretty shocked to discover two people still hanging around, in her parents’ bed of all places. eyes widening like a deer in the headlights, she let out a little squeal as she caught then, feeling a bit embarrassed as she lifted a hand to cover her eyes. “ i’m sorry !! i didn’t know anyone was still here, ” she admitted sheepishly, gaze still blocked by her hand. “ i’m just trying to clean up. ”

“ i’ll just blame capitalism. not that it makes sense but it’s just easier that way. i don’t have that many keys to need a keychain, vic. but i do like cookies AND head. okay, let’s say five bucks, an hour of head, and a dozen cookies. they’ve gotta be chocolate chip, though. that’s my final offer and i’ll choke you ‘til you either pass out or die. or ask me to stop. ” frankie nodded once, set on her conditions now that she’d gone over the options in her head. “ dope, i can give you a tarot reading, then. on the house ‘cause i’m so nice and you seem like you’re in a bit of a crisis. ” she said it as if it were some generous gift she were about to give, like she was solving world hunger with a deck of cards. “ bruh, are you serious ?? ‘cause living in a motel is NOT glam, you know, and living in my van is worse. so if you’re like for real, i’ll do it man. and i’ll be the best roommate ever. i’ll let you hang out with winnie, i’ll make rent money, and i’ll blow you every day man. i’ll do it. and i promise i’ll give you a warning before i decide to disappear forever, ” she promised, looking him dead in the eyes so he would know how serious she was. “ sounds like the best housewarming party ever. ” frankie laughed, crossing her arms behind her head as she laid back slightly. “ holding you back from what, living your life ?? what would you do if you dropped out ?? ”

the girl hummed softly, her lips pressing together with one eye squinting, as if she’s thinking long and hard about whether or not she actually wants to punch him. “ nah, ” she decided, nose crinkling slightly. “ i don’t want to end up breaking a nail or something, it’s too risky. sorry darling. ” she pouted a little, cupping his face gently as if it were some form of apology. “ probably not, no. not if they’re identical, anyway. how are you supposed to tell them apart ?? unless, i dunno, i were to get double-teamed or something then maybe, but still. everyone should get tested for stds honestly, but go off darling. ” in an attempt to ease his apparent tension, she squeezed in a bit closer to nuzzle her face into the crook of his neck, lips meeting his jawline. “ is this the part where i fall in love with you ‘cause you’re such an amazing guy ?? the one i’ve been waiting for my entire life ?? ” she chuckled warmly. “ probably bluffing, yeah. i don’t think that guy could hurt a fly. ”

“ yeah bitch, i’ve got magic hands i thought you knew that ?? ” she cracked her knuckels then, as if to show how serious she was about the whole thing. “ the boner is NOT my fault, it’s your body’s fault for being all weird. i’m not opposed to a barter system, though. throw me a counter offer, i’ll hear you out. they’re lucky just ‘cause they are. you can’t explain how something is lucky, that’s just how it is. i can find out if you’re gonna have luck in your future though, if you really want me to. ” frankie wiggled her brows, as if she were trying to coax him into agreeing. “ yeah—that’s fair, you’re probably right. i definitely don’t have rent money, i thought maybe you’d just let me in and i could pay you in my love an affection. or, like—blow jobs maybe, if i really had to. ” her shoulders lift in a little shrug, unsure herself if she really meant what she said or not, but she probably did. “ well if you want something magical you should have said so, ‘cause i’ve got mushrooms back in my motel room. we can save those for next time. ” placing the joint between her lips, she lit it up with her lucky lighter and took a deep drag before passing it over, leaving back on her hands. “ i’m always out of it, man. but why are YOU ?? ”

“ okay well i thought it because it’s true and i just said it out LOUD to make you happy. if you hadn’t requested validation i would have kept it a secret to my death. you’re such a cocky bastard i’m surprised you don’t already have two black eyes, ” she laughed at her own idea of a joke, corners of her eyes crinkling slightly. admittedly, holding hands was an act of intimacy that made her a bit uncomfortable, finding the whole idea a little too lovey-dovey for her taste, but she didn’t let it show. instead libby just played along, as long as it would keep him happy and wanting to fill the empty space in her bed. “ can’t say, i’ve never seen it. twins freak me out, y’know ?? it’s nothing like your perfect dick, i’m sure. maybe his is just magic or something, since i don’t really see where those people are coming from. ‘cause you’re right, he’s the one who did the shitty thing and cheated on his girlfriend so if you ask me, people should be shitting on him instead. but i could be biased since it’s pretty close to home and everything but— ” her voice trailed off as she shrugged a little. “ what, you mean the twin ?? i’d pay to see that. ”

frankie: ur super power is that old ppl hate u

“ okay, fine—if it’ll make you feel good about yourself then yes, you were MUCH better, ” she cooed playfully, leaning in to place a gentle peck on his lips, pulling away with a little smile. chocolate hues drifting down to their fingers tangled together, she let out a low chuckle, gaze flicking up to meet his once more. “ you’re always an idiot, i don’t know what you’re talking about. but that’s okay vic, ‘cause that’s what i like about you. it’s why i adore you oh-so much. ” lips curving into a smile, she batted her eyelashes playfully at him. “ you’d look a good fifty times hotter with a black eye, i think. why, who’s beating you up ?? ”

“ make it twenty and you’ve got yourself a deal, ” she nodded, sliding down off of the arm of the couch and onto one of the cushions instead. “ if you pop a boner or something i promise i wont judge. but i mean, it would be pretty satisfying. i’m not some cheap bitch though, so you gotta pay the price. ” looking down at the cards scattered along the floor, frankie could only shrug. “ whatever, i’m gonna pick ‘em up later. they’re my lucky cards i’m not just going to leave them there. you’re trying to coax someone to move in, though ?? how come you’ve never asked me ?? ” her brows furrowed as she tossed the jar at him, stuffed with everything needed to roll some joints as well as a one hitter. “ the branch, you know ?? weed ?? like—hey man, pass the branch. you’ve never heard that ?? ”

frankie’s sat on the arm of the couch, nimbly flipping through a deck of worn out playing cards. the way her gaze is fixated it’s like she’d entranced for some reason, but she’s back to reality the second the other opens his mouth to speak. “ well, ” she lifts her gaze to meet his with brows raised. “ i could choke you. that way i can entertain you AND also kill you at the same time. ” it’s only a semi-serious suggestion but it’s something she wouldn’t hesitate to do. “ i think i’ve got some branch in my bag. ” without warning, she tosses the deck of cards carelessly onto the ground to free up her hands, sending them flying in every which way while she digs around for the mason jar in her backpack.