Forgive me, I didn't mean to desert you

with: @jacobxgrayson​

                  MACKENZIE couldn’t sleep. She was sure that she’d been laying for hours, trying to force herself to fall over, but it just wasn’t working. Her mind had been in overdrive for what felt like months now - she was exhausted, but sleep failed to come more often than not. She was sure, however, that Jacob wasn’t sleeping either. She sighed softly, eventually admitting defeat. Kenzie didn’t know how long she could continue to trap herself in this cycle - and perhaps it had been long enough. She rolled over to face him, “Jake–” She began, her throat already beginning to feel like it was closing up, “Hypothetically, what would you do if someone was lying to you?”

with: @edtstarter​ ( open to anyone )

                    NUALA was sure that the fact she had only been in Edens Town for a few weeks and that the baristas could already remember her name and order was a little more embarrassing than it should have been. Or, at least, alluded to the fact that she had an unaddressed coffee addiction. Still, she supposed, it could be worse. She hadn’t even managed to get her order out before the barista had knowingly nodded, gesturing her to move aside for the next in queue to order. She paused briefly, offering the person in the queue behind her a small smile as she stepped aside to wait for her order, “–And I’ll pay for whatever they’re ordering, too,” Nuala offered, gaze turning back to the barista, “Payin’ it forward and all of that.”

“You don’t like delicious gummy candies?” He quirked up a brow at his own question. “I don’t know that for sure. Just casual observance to where I’ve seen you before.” He shrugged lightly. “You have a point my friend. So cheers I guess.” He picked up another one of the shots before holding it up in a cheers motion and then downing the whole thing rather gracefully. 

Jess sighed, shaking her head. “Jake, I use this bakery for 80% of my events. They know me. That is why the cake has no price attached. It’s part of the deal for when I use them.” It was only when her guests made another request that Jessica used a different bakery. She would have loved to use Kira’s, but she didn’t want to put as much pressure on the woman as she did with the larger store. Still she did try her best to make the other 20% go to Kira’s shop. “We are not adding vegetables to a cake. You know better than to step into the kitchen of the masters.” Jess smiled, trying to look innocent, but failing completely. “That is why I am letting Erin help. You explain to your daughter why she can’t have the cake flavor she likes best.” 

“And you realize you are one of the few people in the world who will turn down free cake samples.” Of course Jessica was aware that Kenz would wish to keep the wedding as much of a family matter as possible when it came to her side of the family. It wasn’t as if Jess was taking advantage either. She often used this particular bakery for her other events. The cake was only a perk of work. Besides, it would give Kira a flavor profile to work with once the couple did pick their favorites, or when Erin begged them for a particular flavor. “It is the only vegetable that I know of to make it into a cake.” She shook her head, rolling her eyes at her brother. “I am well aware of that, but it is easier if you have everything ready to go when you finally do pick a date and place.” 

“Of course not.” She pretended to be innocent, although Jessica was fairly certain that the cake would wind Erin up long after the blonde left to work out some of the details for the wedding that still lacked a date and location. “Kenzie already was given a box of cake as well as her sister. It is something that everyone needs to be satisfied with.” She stood again holding out the box for Jake. Even if he wasn’t interested, it was still essential that he at least like the cake that he was going to serve. “Besides I added a healthy option for you. There’s carrot cake in there.” She was trying her hardest, knowing that planning the menu and other details would be far harder than selecting a cake flavor. 

“There is my sweet girl!” Jessica knelt on the floor, giving Erin a kiss on the forehead and a quick hug. “Now before I give you the cake, I must tell you that it comes with a very important job. One of these cake flavors is to be your father’s wedding cake. You have to taste each on, and then tell me which ones you like best.” Knowing Erin, it was more than likely going to be most of them. Jessica made certain that each square looked prettier than the last and all in different colors for the girl to easily tell them apart. She pulled the take away container out of her bag, walking with the girl to the table. She chuckled, hearing her brother’s voice in the other room. “I did make certain to bring enough samples for the groom too. I’ve already given the bride her box.” 

“For all three people? Me, myself, and I?” He questioned with a chuckle. “I was planning on drinking them by myself but if you can stomach them you’re more than welcome to a few.” He shrugged as he grabbed one of the shots and downed the first one. They weren’t too bad. But alcohol wasn’t supposed to naturally taste good anyway. “What are you doing here tonight? This isn’t your usual spot in town.” Keegan wasn’t being nosy, he was just curious. It wasn’t everyday he ran into Jacob. Or well anyone for that matter.