you will be found.

“Not really. I don’t swing your way anyways.” Pax admits with a shrug, leaning up against the bar slightly. “Mm, I’ll give you half credit on that. Dating someone, but it’s still new. A romantic, but I wouldn’t say that I’m weary.”

“Oh, no, how will I ever move on?” Toni drawled with a dramatic hand to her chest. “I don’t swing your way, either. Unless I’m wasted. Then anything’s possible.” Toni pursed her lips with a half nod. “Close enough. I’ll take it---at least I’m not a nerd getting everything right.”

“I can see why they were hitting on you, but them being unoriginal about it is just very sad. Trust me. I am not going to be the type of person who tries to win your heart over, especially while working. But I will take a Budweiser please.” He requested of the bartender. 

“You can see why they were hitting on me? Why?” Toni repeated in an overly serious tone. Her dark eyes glimmered with the hope of watching him squirm ( or maybe he would surprise her ). “Bold of you to assume I have a heart. Sure thing, bud.”

‘‘say the word and i can kick all of them out.’‘ fingers are drumming along the top of the bar as he looks around for a moment, trying to pick out which ones would seem like they’d get rowdy. so far the night seemed to drag on, and eddie was a little bored. ‘‘–just a water.’‘

“Oh, fuck off. I can handle all of them and you in my sleep. On the other hand... I would love to see you get your ass kicked tonight.” A dreamy expression crossed her features. Was she joking? Probably. 99% of the words she spewed at Eddie were sarcastic and insulting... meant with hidden fondness. “Wow, someone’s playing it mellow tonight. Water it is.”

bella sat on the bar stool, her hands under her chin, her legs swinging off the edge, she was totally enthralled by toni and her story. she was trying her hardest not to stare at the other, but she was just so PRETTY. “guys are fuckin’ assholes sometimes. always thinking with their dicks” the blonde had delt with her fair share of creepy guys, it was tough, “i know right?! it’s strange that, isn’t it?” when toni mentions a drink, bella shakes her head, “oh no. i’m fine, i’ve still got one on the go” she motions to the glass in front of her. 

“Don’t get me wrong---I hate all people, but for the record, I’m really glad I’m more attracted to women.” Here Toni’s gaze darted around Bella’s soft features. She’d lied. She didn’t hate all people; in fact, there was one particular person who had kicked down Toni’s defenses and actually gave her something to look forward to. Toni seemed to ignore Bella’s reply. Instead, she got out a glass of water and slid it over. “Then at least drink some of this while you’re at it. I’ve gotta have you around tonight for the long-haul. Who else is going to quietly make fun of drunk people with me?” 

Aurora: Yeah, well, I really don't know what to expect from him anymore at this point.

Aurora: Thank you for being so understanding about all of this. It hasn't been easy but I'm so glad we could actually talk things through.

Aurora: I mean, I have to. I can't keep being on this back and forth forever without knowing what he really feels about me. Especially after hearing about the whole Josie thing.

Aurora: I just don't want to get hurt but if I don't say anything, I guess I'll never really know right?

Jude: In your perfect world, what would you want him to do? Don't overthink it.

Jude: ... I realize telling /you/ of all people not to overthink is probably impossible lol but humor me

Jude: It's no problem. You have a lot on your plate right now. It's okay to be having a hard time and not have it all figured out. I won't lie, I'll miss going out with you. If you ever want to be platonically spoiled with compliments and gifts, you know who to call.

Jude: That's the catch... what hurts more: rejection or never knowing? Sometimes you just have to dive into the deep end and see what happens.

jude’s intro jude’s character survey

you would’ve imagined that , after her run-in with a seedy old man the other day , that vale would’ve been put off frequenting mapleview’s bar scene , and yet she was right back – an incessant boomerang . “ i think i’ve heard it all at this point , but i couldn’t imagine actually working behind the bar .. it’s bad enough when men haven’t got their caffeine fix for the morning , let alone alcohol . plus , if i got a job here i’d drink all the stock before closing time , “ chuckling , her good hand continued tracing patterns against the sticky countertop , “ vodka cranberry . thank you . “

“No fuckin’ way. I can barely even deal with people as it is, but early in the morning? Being expected to smile? I’d rather jump off a cliff.” Toni pulled a face. She saw Vale every morning for her daily coffee---and was probably the number one grump. Not that her bad attitude was necessarily limited to lack of coffee or morning hours. “Shit, you’ve discovered my secret weapon to this job. Don’t go snitching me out to my boss though, alright?” Toni shook her head when Vale thanked her. “Gross. You’re not welcome.” Still, a tiny smile pulled at her lips as she fixed Vale’s drink.

“Eesh.” Making a face, Pax offers Toni a sympathetic smile. “Well I promise I’m not here to hit on you. I would love a vodka soda though, if you have a minute.” 

“Nah. You don’t exactly strike me as the type.” Toni leaned in closer as if trying to figure them out through sight alone. “Let me guess. You’re a head in the clouds romantic. You’ve been hurt a few times so you’re weary... but you’re disgustingly in love with someone new.”

Liam frowned a little, looking around the room to see if he could spot anyone leering at her. “If it makes you feel any better, I’ve never hit on a bartender,” he said. “I always assumed they just wanted to get through their shift in peace.” He smiled a little and shrugged. “Scotch on the rocks, please.”

“It doesn’t,” Toni replied. “Some men make the bar so goddamn low for everyone else that doing the bare minimum to be decent is seen as exceptional. It’s chill you don’t do that but I’m not gonna go handing out gold stars, either.” Toni shrugged. She wasn’t the type to sugarcoat things. “You got it, dude. So what do you do instead of hitting on bartenders with your time?”