#fakedsciences

She doesn't want to be here. And it's as though there is fishing line wrapped around her heart, pulling tighter and slicing into it the longer she stands in the same room as him. Even if they are on opposite sides of the room. Even if he's either not seen her yet, or is pretending he hasn't.

Pippa thinks of the broken glass vase and the black roses the last time they'd been broken up over Valentine's Day and chokes on the thought of what might be next.

Being here has the potential to break the longest streak of no contact she's had with Yusef since before their first breakup, and she does not want to be here; does not want to remind him of her existence.

But Juniper had--up until she'd noticed Pippa's withdrawal into herself, at least--looked to be enjoying herself. And she feels shame adding weight to her back for ruining her night out.

Max whip their head towards the voice. It throbs in a protest, it wants to be still, preferably looking down at the dish while their stomach groans and twists and threatens to spill at the mere sight of the food.

They've got an awful hangover. An UNFORGETTABLE COLLEGE PARTY is going to be crossed of their bucket it, even though they forgot most of what has happened the night before.

they're smoking a cigarette outside juniper's diner. honestly, they thought they'd missed her. but –

SUGAR BABY → phil likes to spoil. his tastes are expensive and he likes to share and indulge in that when he's with someone. juniper seems to appreciate it and phil doesn't hesitate to take her to the five star places, the opera, theatre and buys expensive wine, luxurious foods, flowers, even a nice little city break to vermont. when juniper drops hints about a dress she'd like, he doesn't hesitate. phil doesn't really spend money on himself very often unless is something he really wants.

SLEEPOVER → phil has never seen juniper's place. he doesn't necessarily know why but he assumes embarrassing college girl chic mixed with shitty roommates. if he cared enough to find out, he might do some digging - he doesn't.

WALKING AFTER MIDNIGHT → he likes to walk her home after a late shift; if she finishes after midnight, he makes it clear she can call or text and he'll meet her and walk as far as she will allow. sometimes he picks her up and they'll drive back to his and she'll stay the night.