#epigraphed

❛❛ OH, i get it, ❜❜ the femme declared with a smirk, chocolate-coloured hues locked on her partner. ❛❛ you're just trying to distract me so you can weasel your way out of practise. ❜❜ a hand moved playfully to her hip. ❛❛ too bad that won't work on me. ❜❜

something about him looks nearly pained, the words coming in an exhale as if forced from his gut. xaden did not have weaknesses, did not open himself up to unnecessary risk. except for with her. she was always the exception. ( you never were good at resisting her. it had only gotten worse. ) gaze slides back up to garrick's and that icy edge had melted. ❛ you understand, ❜ he implores.

⸻   ❝   you   son   of   a   bitch   ,   ❞   a   playful   greeting   whispered   from   stadium   shadows   ,   before   he’d   all   but   lunged   at   his   best   friend   who’d   been   more   like   a   brother   all   his   life   .   sturdy   arm   slung   around   broad   shoulders   ,   and   knuckles   dug   into   his   bowed   hair   .   ruffling   it   up   as   they   walked   through   hallways   .   they’d   worn   different   colors   ,   jerseys   and   logos   nowadays   .   but   their   brotherly   bond   hadn’t   withered   in   the   slightest   .   ❝   you   didn’t   think   you   were   actually   gonna   come   down   here   and   get   away   from   me   ,   did   you   ?   ❞   laughter   rumbled   from   broad   chest   ,   finally   releasing   the   french   canadian   .   ❝   you’re   lookin’   a   little   tougher   to   defend   this   season   .   what’s   up   with   that   ,   try hard   ?   ❞

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aware she is very pregnant right now, and she doesn't have too much energy to begin with, but it's snowing for the first time this year. and it's tradition at this point. even if she isn't having a brawl with frankie right now. instead wrapped in a mismatching scarf and beanie, thick jacket thrown on and feet in a pair of uggs, fuzzy pair of socks inside. not looking her usual fashionable self, but she wanted out and knew archie probably wouldn't be happy if she was freezing her ass off. head thud back against his chest and eyes close, letting the snow pepper across her face before it quickly melt upon contact. " i love this, " a low murmur while her hands go ontop of his, resting on the ever growing bump.

⸻   to   no   fault   of   his   own   ,   he’d   made   a   comprehensive   effort   to   avoid   the   cheerleader   .   they’d   never   particularly   enjoyed   one   another   .   though   ,   her   arrival   and   acquisition   of   a   position   in   the   city   had   withered   incredulous   attempts   .   ❝   you   know   ,   if   you’re   gonna   be   here   .   you’re   not   really   gonna   have   a   choice   to   like   ,   or   hate   me   .   ❞   charming   grin   spread   across   sharp   countenance   ,   nonchalantly   squeezing   a   water   bottle   into   auburn   tresses   .   sifting   a   palm   through   them   to   cool   himself   down   .   ❝   cause   you   know   ,   when   marco   is   done   for   .   you’re   actually   gonna   be   cheering   me   on   ,   and   i   think   we’d   both   rather   you   did   that   with   a   smile   .   not   a   frown   ,   mmm   ?   ❞   

 ❛❛ HOW about a midnight snack ? ❜❜ the brunette suggested, breaking the silence in the room.  ❛❛ i know it's strictly against my skating diet but i'm really craving a nice, greasy burger. ❜❜ finger tapped thoughtfully against her chin.  ❛❛ or at least a milkshake. ❜❜