Lucas Parker Mellon

“Hey, Lu? I see you on the dash. I’m glad you’re being social again. Almost as glad as I am to be in your bed with you.”

@switchinglucas​

“Hey, Dyl. Yeah. I thought it was time I checked things out. I saw what got said on the gossip blog. I needed to say something if we didn’t want people talking. Thanks. For looking out. I’m glad you’re here too, I need you to know that. I don’t want you to think my feelings for you or about you have changed. What are you feeling?”

I’ve been spending most of my time in the mark-free zone, we’re kidding ourselves if we think this school hasn’t always needed a safe space. These spontaneous concerts are very tempting, applause for that too. I’ve still got a few of those songs stuck in my head. 

@tgaimportant​

I’ve been down a couple times but I’ve been spending more time in my room lately. Glad you’re enjoying it though. The concerts were cool yeah. Maybe another one will come around. It looks like you’re doing well. 

I think it’s finally settling in that things are different now. It never would have felt this peaceful here, before the rebellion. There have been way more opinions out in the open this year than any other year too. How much a change in politics can affect a place like this is… interesting but intense. It’s officially been like six months since this place reopened and sometimes it doesn’t feel different at all but other times… it’s like a different planet. It’s pretty cool. I don’t think I’ve done anything different really, but I’ve seen a lot of people are.

@tgaimportant​

I can’t say I’m as happy with how things are right now, but I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself. My feelings are more my own than anything to do with anything happening here at school in general. How have you been Ambrose?

Dylan: I'll be there soon, I promise. You can stay with me... if you want.

Dylan: I don't think it was the how, Lu. There isn't really a good way to tell someone that you've been cheating on them that isn't going to hurt them. Being cheated on is always going to hurt.

Dylan: But you can't live a lie, you're right about that. And selfishly... you know that I want you. I have since I met you.

Lucas: I know. I don't want to rush you but...I need you, Dylan. I'll be here. Are you sure you want me there? I'm not exactly the best company right now.

Lucas: I know that too. I just hate it Dyl. I hate it so fucking much. I shouldn't have done...But I can't even say that. Because if I hadn't...I might have never. Is that selfish? I think that sounds so selfish. I don't mean it to. I don't know what to feel or what I'm allowed to feel.

Dylan: I'm coming.

Dylan: ...Oh. /Oh my gosh./ You told her.

Lucas: Please.

Lucas: Yeah. I did. I should've done it better. I should've said something different. I didn't want to hurt her. I never wanted that.

Dylan: What's wrong? I'm coming. Where are you?

Lucas: I'm on the baseball diamond.

Lucas: I did it. I told Madison. I told her everything.

By the way she blinked with a blank expression, it was clear that this wasn’t something Madison was expecting. “What now?” What else was there to say or do when the guy you’d been dating for so long that you two had built a life together said something like that?

Hearing her boyfriend speak, Madison perked visibly and sucked her lips in between her teeth and let them fall out into a smile. “What’s up, buttercup? Of course we can talk.”

Dylan: I miss you too. I'm okay. Just spending time in the greenhouse, you know me. I can't wait for the warmer weather to finally get here. What about you? What have you been up to?

Thank you to everyone who voted in the Mark Leader Election! I know I ran unopposed, but it still means a lot that people believed in me enough to vote for me instead of abstaining. I want everyone to know that I am planning on taking this as seriously as it deserves to be taken. I already have so many ideas, and I can’t wait to set them into motion. To begin, I want to open the floor to my fellow Switches. I would really like some feedback, to hear what it is you’re all specifically hoping to see improve here for those carrying the new mark. What challenges have you faced? What questions do you have? What would be most beneficial to you at this stage of things? Let me know, I want to hear from each of you!

I don’t want anyone to think they’ve been forgotten. While these elections were to unify the marks, with the way things have been going I think we could all do with some unity. I’m working on another idea for this weekend. One that I hope will help everyone start to rebuild some of these bridges. I’m not going to reveal what it’s for, because I don’t want that to be used as a reason people don’t attend, or skip out. But, I would like for everyone- and I do mean everyone- to leave their name and mark down below. I’ll release the “why” later. Just know that this is for an event that will require participation this weekend. It won’t be massive and it won’t take up too much time, but it will happen in parts, and it will require some effort. So again, please just leave your name and mark down below, and leave the rest to me! I hope I’ll see everyone responding soon. 

@tgaimportant​

I’m going to collect my thoughts on the first part of your post, and let you know. It’s an important discussion that needs to be had, and I’m glad you’re taking the bull by the horns and running with it. I couldn’t think of a better mark leader for us Darrean. Congratulations. 

For your event: Lucas Mellon, Switch. 

DYLAN: Hi, Lu.

Nice you meet you too, mate! And, well flying on a plane across the globe is always a hike but I’m not very worried on a plane, honestly, I just fall asleep. Something about the sound of that engine. But I’ll tell ya what, this jet-lag isn’t a a joke. Appreciate the reach out though, it’s good to meet a fellow switch. 

I can bet it is. I’ve never been on such a long trip myself, but I know the plane rides I have taken have been similar. It’s good you were able to get some rest, you’ll need it. If you need anything, give me a shout. We’ve got to stick together, you know. And, if it’s your thing, you should check out the Switch Support Group. 

Kia ora — or hello for those of ya that aren’t familiar with Maori language. Just got off the plane and rolled right on in here. If ya don’t know, Beckett Weston, newly appointed Switch, but ya can just call me Beck if it’s easier. Definitely can say I’m glad to be back, nothing quite like being back in NZ but this is still nice enough. Any Submissives willing to help me with my bags?

@tgaimportant​

Hey, welcome! Lucas Mellon, also a Switch. It’s good to meet you, Beckett. Fingers crossed that your trip was an easy one. Looks like you’re getting all the help you’ll need with your bags, so I’ll leave them to it. But, if you need anything feel free to shoot me a text!

Dylan: Yes, yes of course. I'll be there. I knew it was you. Do I bother with the blindfold? ;)

Dylan: It's alright. I just figure you have more reason to need space.

Dylan: I'm okay, Lu. I'm glad. I'm happy. I don't know what this means, but I never did. I don't need to. Are you okay? What's going on in your head? I know I called you out. You weren't expecting that.

Lucas: Good. I'll see you then. I can't wait. I'll leave that up to you. I don't...Do we need it? I know that things got...Awkward. Without it. I don't want that either. I don't know.

Lucas: I...Yeah. I understand.

Dylan: I miss you too. You know I do. You can see me anytime. Where?

Dylan: I know. I wanted to give you the space to come to me after I...

Dylan: There are so many things to say.

Lucas: Yeah? I hoped you did. Our spot. After dinner. Once it gets dark.

Lucas: Maybe I was trying to do the same. I should have reached out sooner. I know.