heartthrob

Despite living in another little beach town that had a similar feel to Aurora Bay, it was strange being back after so many years away, especially since he was in a completely different headspace now. He made the decision not to move into his dad's house, trying to separate the feelings he had for his father and his new life from the feelings he had about being back at all. It was strange how this town never seemed to change, but the people here completely changed. Theo felt like his last summer here was the last time he'd been truly happy. "What's your go to ice cream flavor?" he asked, staring at the wall of options. "They're out of my go-to flavor."

——- Living in aurora bay had it's moments for him. for the most part roman was enjoying it and didn't have really any issues, just would be nice to be around a bit more and not always somehow find himself going back to london for one reason or another. hearing the voice near him, he looked towards the other for a moment and put his cell phone away, clearing his throat. ❝  well, vanilla is always good if you'd like to add tops being a pretty basic flavour and easier to add things too. personally i enjoy strawberry. i am curious what your normal go to is though. ❞ it wasn't too often he even had sweet treats, but today he figured maybe, why not.

— location: up to you !

"Okay, so I need your help." Gwen pulled up a photo of a gray tabby kitten on her phone before showing it to the person next to her. "We have been struggling for a name for two months now - going on three. At this rate, the only name this cat will know is kitty kitty."

——- Twirling around one of his rings off his finger before looking towards the woman then her phone with the picture on it and a soft grin crossing his lips. ❝  cute cat you have there. i'd say kitty is a bit better than kitty kitty but regardless how does — smoke or smokey, ash could work as well, or even sterling could work as well, maybe. ❞ roman suggested as the names just hit his mind, mostly with the whole grey cat thing.

where - the reef bar (or can be any food/drink establishment)

"Okay, be honest. What's your craziest hear me out food combination. And don't be a pussy and say pineapple on pizza. I mean the stuff that will definitely get you a weird look but you swear by it."

——- Think for a moment as he listened to what she said, a slight chuckle leaving him at the mention of pineapple on pizza. ❝  i'd say the whole.. pineapple on pizza being weird is pretty basic now. um for me um — i had sour apples on grilled cheese before, will try almost anything on a torilla and a tater tot with a piece of lettuce ripped right from the head of lettuce. just.. all i can think of that could be somewhat weird. ❞ roman shared with a bit of a shrug of his shoulders, not really sure he ate too many things considered weird.

——- Hearing what he said caused roman to smile softly and give a little nod. ❝  i quite enjoy all the cooking shows that offer the holiday special seasons and what have you during the holidays. mostly for christmas and halloween but - it's pretty nice to see. ❞ he shared and bake off was definitely his personal comfort as the brit he was. ❝  could be a bonding moment over something new and perhaps around not just the holidays, depending. but you're quite welcome. ❞

"There you go," says Esther, handing over a cheap little toy bear holding a sign that once said 'I love you bear-y much,' only Esther had scratched out 'love' and written 'hate' in small letters next to it. "For like, break-ups or something. I think they should sell stuff like this that says, 'I cheated' and 'Go fuck yourself'. Do you not think that would sell?"

——- Hazels looked over the bear for a moment and not hating it but perhaps it also wasn't for himself or anyone he personally knew. ❝  i think it'd sell pretty well for those horrid around this time. ❞ he admitted, though roman didn't see why someone doing something as such should get anything, but again, could just be him. ❝  could also sell stuff for people who don't care for all this — love stuff as well, ❞ he added as he walked around the store with his hands within his hoodie pockets.

"This is so cute," Saki looked around the coffee shop at all the decorations they had up for Valentine's. She had to admit, it had been a while since she'd been in a relationship, but she was super interested in the holiday. "Now this is me completely fishing for drama that's not my own, but give me your worst ex story." They raised an eyebrow at the person sitting across from them. "I wanna hear the most dramatic story you've got."

——- Roman never really liked Valentine's Day, even in his last relationship in which he could be a bit of the hopeless romantic and tended to want to spoil his partner. however, he did always have a bit of a little smile come to him seeing all the decor around. ❝  it's definitely not bad, ❞ he shared in a low tone before looking up to who asked him the question. the brit actor froze for a moment, debating to share. the one that got away, the one who made him give up on it all. ❝  i'd not really call it that dramatic, my ex and i just — perhaps two young people trying and it not turning out as desired. i remember all i lost that day and it was just a lot. i felt so bad losing them and what i did that — i just never dated again. ❞ it'd been a good decade since then now and here he was still denying dating for whatever reason.

"Good morning and welcome to the Black Cat Café. Come for the coffee. Stay for the cats. This is Myles speaking. How may I help you?" Myles was on the phone to a someone, sorting out the various cats that were around pacing around his feet. "Smudge! I'll feed you in a few moments-- I'm sorry about that, one of the cats were nudging me about food..."

——- There wasn't as many days he came around here, but roman did enjoy the place. chances are if he wasn't in acting, he'd probably work at one himself.. that or a bar, easily. seeing the cats bothering for a moment he thought before glancing around and moving to achieve the cat food for the mentioned one and feeding the cat for the guy while he was on the phone. roman always held a love for cats, just as much as dogs. ❝  here little one, i gotcha, ❞ he spoke in a small voice, making sure the one on the phone saw what he was doing before doing such. the cat going to eat with the british actor's help, gently petting the cat before leaving them to eat. ❝  there you are, darling. — hope it's okay i helped. ❞ the first for the cat, the second for the guy, in a low apologetic tone.

Location: Skylark Rooftop Bar

"Hey, you! Long time no see. Where've you been?" she says with some sass as she approaches them by the bar.

——- ❝ Well, mostly work — so i can be here and there, but otherwise, probably around the bars and home, ❞ roman half joked, mostly with the last bit before grinning widely and chuckle some.

— location: any restaurant, cafe, outside eating area

"So, I know we are definitely too many months away from summer being here, but can we just sit and think about it for a minute?" Alara asked after her salad was put down in front of her. She had been in the mood for warmer months so naturally a girl lunch was needed. A chicken ceasar salad with fries on the side and a coke to top it all off.

——- Glancing at her curiously as their food arrived, before thanking the waiter and turning his attention back to her. ❝  um.. alright. ❞ roman chuckled some before trying to really think about summer for himself. chances are he'd be working on something but if not — he'd mostly like to work more on his music career he dreamed to make happen properly again. one single and music in his acting projects wasn't exactly what he wanted to do. ❝  well, maybe finally get a grasp on surfing. maybe tap back into that part of me that was into like skating, but really depends on my bloody work schedule. ❞ there was a slight chuckle that came after. ❝  if you're into volleyball though, i could teach you. something i did in free time with some friends. not as serious as like rugby but, i'm not too bad. ❞

where - driftwood coffee (or the tea shop or any place with drinks and food)

With another holiday season come and gone, and another Valentine's now on the horizon, Emerson was once again working on the bookstore's displays. Sipping on her drink, she tapped a pen against the table, looking at the list she was coming up with of different poets and authors to highlight. "Do you have a favorite love story? Or romance novel, poet...?" She asked the person nearby. "I'm trying to tap into the Valentine's energy."

——- Drinking his coffee when he heard the ask, quickly catching him off guard, but roman wasn't one to ignore someone asking him for a helping hand. ❝  oh um — can't easily think of something off the top but — gimme a moment. i um, don't think about romance as much with my readings. almost avoid it really, ❞ he admitted as really outside of a role in some rom-com, he tended not to look into romance stuff anymore. it just got to him in ways he couldn't fully explain at this time. ❝  what's the suggestions for.. if you don't mind my asking ? ❞

As I kid, I played with actions figures a lot, and for hours every day I’d conjure up storylines in my head. I kinda think those moments were what birthed my sense of creativity. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I’d be staring at my own face on one of those figurines, but today’s the day. Thank you @ mattel and @ mastersmovie for making my childhood dream come true.

where: anywhere that calls to u

——- ❝ Well, i usually share a random fact with people over a drink so, perhaps that ? ❞ roman shrugged after sharing such, maybe he didn't make too many, but he was never against such, just tended to get a bit busy and making friends tended to be a bit harder when he was away for work on and off.

where: anywhere loud

——- ❝ Oh um.. ❞ roman was now a confused and mumbling mess trying to figure out if he should repeat or say something else. ❝ they um — they dance good, is all, and sing quite nicely. ? ❞ and a quick on the spot lie from his flirt on someone who didn't hear him toward the other was decided.

Jameson tried to ignore the bad customers that would come in. Every job had its share of rude customers but it was only him who got the ones who would make comments about his past. Ones who knew his dad or knew why he’d disappeared for five years. Most seemed to forget about Jameson's past since he'd been released but there was always one or two who woudn't. After them saying some pretty unkind words to him Jameson refused to do the job and he hoped Jude didn’t say anything if the guy complained. He just didn’t want to spend the next day getting called the murderer by the guy while he worked on his car.

——- His assistance brought the car in and roman had come by himself to get it and for a moment when he heard some of a conversation by chance, he froze and forgot for a moment why he was even there. even once he was asked his mouth open and closed a couple times before any words even managed to properly come out. ❝  i um, i'm sure you don't.. i believe you, just um — seems like it was a harsh interaction and i hope all is well with you. ❞ he offered, forgetting to answer the question for a moment before it later circled back in his mind. closing his eyes for a moment with an annoyed look for himself before laughing it off. ❝  ah, right um — there was a car i had brought in to get some work done, i guess i was here to check on how it's going. i um, i had someone else bring it in. ❞