#horrorphase

The camcorder's adorned with colourful puffy stickers, stars and hearts from it's previous owner who'd abandoned it at the thrift, finding it's second home in Trent's hands. His camerawork's clunky, but he blames the broken slats that the mattress sits atop of, because the bed dips whenever he moves, which makes it look like he's filming from a boat. "It's like a scrapbook." He explains, looking at them through the screen. They look nice like this, a little fucked-out, eyes trailing lazily between the barrel of the lens and Trent, just doting enough to entertain him. His heart thrums. "Do you wanna know what I thought of when I first saw you? It's sorta insane, you'll never wanna sleep with me again."

beau stared at the empty street, the faint hum of distant celebrations echoing through the chilly night. the new year's eve sky was dotted with fireworks, each burst a reminder of time slipping away. The air was thick with nostalgia, carrying the weight of memories shared and lost. his phone buzzed with a text, a simple yet loaded question from an old friend. New Year's Eve. Together? he hesitated before typing back a swift confirmation. It had been years since he and the other had parted ways, their love story a casualty of youthful uncertainties. but now, with the promise of a fresh start, they found themselves standing at the intersection of past and present. the doorbell rang, and his heart skipped a beat as he opened the door to find them on the other side. time seemed to freeze, the silence between them echoing the unspoken words of a history they couldn't forget. "hey," the homme finally mumbled, and in that one word, years of longing and regret hung in the air. the night stretched ahead, a canvas on which they could paint a new beginning or drown in the echoes of what once was. ''out of all things i had predicted for this new year, i never would've thought you would end up on my doorstep. i uh, i've actually missed you.'' / @horrorphase

the air in the small town hung heavy with nostalgia as the holiday season approached. snow dusted the familiar streets, and the festive glow of decorations adorned each storefront. for her, the season brought both warmth and an ache, a reminder of a love she once knew. the bell above the cafe door jingled, and she looked up from behind the counter to see a figure entering, bundled up against the winter chill. her heart skipped a beat as she recognized the face — the one that haunted her dreams and memories for a decade. there they were: the one who had been her partner in mischief, her confidant, the one who left for college and inadvertently took a piece of her heart with them. ten years had changed them both. claudia had stayed, embracing the comforting routine of her hometown. their worlds diverged, yet the connection lingered like a bittersweet melody. "hey, stranger," she finally choked out, feigning casualness though her heart raced. the chasm of years between them felt tangible, and she wondered if the ghosts of their shared past could bridge the gap. the holidays, with their twinkling lights and festive cheer, were supposed to be a time of joy. yet, for her, they became a poignant reminder of a love that never quite had closure. ''what are you doing back in town? i didn't think you'd still know your way back here after all. i mean, your parents must be excited to finally have you back, huh?'' / @horrorphase

#1 - deep down he's very much an old soul, both in his personality and through his interests. he's a big fan of old movies, most his favorites involve cary grant (even if he's also fond of a cheap modern day disaster film). he's also a big believer in small acts like holding open a door, or pulling out a chair for a date. he'd pick up the check every time if he could too but it never feels that straightforward. #2 - he's always pushed himself hard to over achieve, from school through to his professional life. some of the pressure comes from his family and yet a lot of it's self-inflicted when he hopes to work hard enough that his parents forgive him for the threat his lifestyle poses to the traditional / conservative image the family and therefore business have built themselves on. when he is overworking it tends to become obvious in the fact he starts to forget about meals, not having the time to think about it until he starts to lose weight. #3 - he can speak almost fluent french. he learnt while in school and would love to of learnt a few more languages but has never found the time since. it helps a lot when he spends time in paris for fashion week every year, working with clients and other brands, and he occasionally considers just moving there for a while if it gets him away from his parents. #4 - his family own a ranch out in the middle of the countryside, and it's truly banks' favorite place. he prefers spending time with the horses to most people and in an ideal world it's where he'd choose live, spending his time looking after the animals and being outside in nature. he doesn't get to visit as much now he works full time but he's definitely dragged kendall out there at least once to introduce him to all the animals and just that side of himself that he tends to compartmentalize away from the rest of his life.