#monse

a/n: HAHAHAHA SUREEE!! sorry for not posting yesterday, i got really busy :’)

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The sun was high in the sky, casting a shimmering reflection over the pool, making the water sparkle like tiny diamonds. You stretched out on a lounge chair, soaking up the warmth while the sounds of laughter and splashing filled the air. The Santos crew, along with Ruby, Jamal, and Monse, had gathered for a rare day off, the mood light and easy for once. Oscar, always close, was perched beside you, sunglasses on, looking every bit like the king of the block, even at a pool party.

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Summary: You’re Rubys older sister and have always been close with Oscar growing up, but over the years you can’t deny how you’ve fallen for him, even though he’s a gang leader now you can’t help but crave him

This will be a series! If you wanna be tagged lmk!

Includes: flashbacks, 18+, angst, fluff, pregnancy, violence

•Masterlist•

“Come on Ruby mom wants me to walk you to school” he comes out of his room groaning

“I’m in highschool now I don’t need you to escort me anymore”

“I know but you know how she worries, especially with the prophets ramping up now” we walk outside and the morning California sun beams down on us and I’ll never get sick of it, I always knew this was my home, where I’m suppose to be

As we walk down the street Monse catch’s up with us and they both get to talking, lots of people hated these streets but I never really had to worry, from a young age I was always around Oscar or Spooky how most people know him by

He got into the Santos gang but that never bothered me much, I knew it would happen and he never treated me differently once he was initiated, and my god he was easy on the eyes but I’d never tell anyone that because he definitely doesn’t see me like that after all these years

I shake my head trying to rid those feelings when we finally get to Caesars house, he comes walking out of the house with his backpack slung over one shoulder

“Hey kid, how’re you doing?” I ask, since Oscar’s been locked up I worried about him, he’s just a kid still and wanted to be there for him when I can, or when he’d let me, he was very strong willed like his brother

“Good now that Oscar’s back” my heart dropped and exploded at the same time, and in that moment the guy who’s had my knees weak for years came out of the house, grey tee, his signature gold cross necklace and black short, and of course that scowl that made me wanna drop my panties

“Hola Chiquita, ya miss me?” He smirks

Everything around me doesn’t matter in this moment, I run to him and jump in his arms squeezing him tight, of course I visited him in prison but it doesn’t compare to having him out

“Imma take that as a yes” he laughs

“When did you get out?! Why didn’t you call” I say excited as I pull back placing my hands on his cheeks not believing he’s really here, tracing over his teardrop tattoo

His expression softens almost unnoticeably but not to me as his hands squeeze my hips

“Wanted to surprise you”

“Well I’m surprised Oscar…..I can’t believe you’re here”

“Well believe it chica, I’m your day one, told ya when they were locking me up I’d be back” I squeak like a little kid excited seeing candy

Meanwhile I hear the little chatter of the kids behind us

“Uuhhhh are they together or something? Oscar doesn’t let anyone get that close without glaring them down like a bull dog” monse asks

“Nah they’ve just been really close since they were young and with him being in jail I could tell she really missed him” Ruby adds

“Well I gotta get these kids to school before heading to the diner for my shift” I say taking one step back suddenly getting flustered at how touchy I was being all over him

“Mom still got ya looking out for them?”

“Yeah she’s worried and I don’t have the heart to say no, but if something did happens it’s not like there’s much I could do anyways” I huff never understanding why mom put so much faith in me protecting Ruby from the dangers of the streets

“I got you mamacita, hey we’re having a party tonight here with the gang, would love to see ya there” my cheeks flush red and he smirks more I know that bastard loves working me up

“Yeah I’ll be there, I’ll see you later Oscar” he places his hand on my waist and places a kiss on my cheek, god was he trying to kill me?!

“Bye chica” I walk back to the kids and start down the sidewalk towards the school

“Holy shit girl you’re down bad for him” Monse laughs

“WHAT? No im not he’s my closest friend that would never happen”

“Yeahhhhh sure” Caesar chimes in and for the rest of the walk they talk amongst themselves while all I can think about is the feeling of his touch on my waist

My shift at the diner ended and I couldn’t get home fast enough to start getting ready

I freshened up my makeup and added some more touches like lipgloss and some blush, putting in some hoop earrings and straightening my hair to get that more sleek look

But once that was done it was like hell trying to find the right outfit, I huffed pulling out every piece of clothing from my closet throwing them on the bed

“Chica was is with all the racket in here?” Mom asks as she opens the door to see the messy state of my room

“Mom I can’t find an outfit good enough for this party” I sigh flopping down on my bed

“Oh come on you have more than enough clothes, is this really not finding anything or about impressing someone?” I sit up fast

“What’re you trying to imply”

“Oh come on I’m your mom you don’t think I see the way you act and talk about spooky” I look away, could everyone read my feelings like an open book? Was it painfully embarrassingly obvious to Oscar?

Mom starts rummaging through my clothes trying to help pick an outfit and she finally settles on a pair of cuffed dark blue jean shorts that were pretty short and a long sleeve baby blue shirt

“It’s pretty plain” I say as I put them on even though they really accentuated all the right spots

“Yes but it’s all about accessorizing, here these gold earrings are better than those hoops” she handed me smaller thicker hoops, then going through my jewelry box she gave me my dainty gold cross necklace that Oscar gave me last year for my birthday, then some cute rings

“See you look like a pretty flower, and for the last step…..perfume!” She took my signature perfume from my vanity and sprayed it all over me till I was going to basically turn everyone’s head the second I stepped into the party, hopefully in a good way with how much she sprayed

“You’re all set!” She smiled behind me as I looked at myself in the mirror

“Okay im ready” I pull on my low top white converse that were basically worn down to the bone with how often I wear them

“Have fun chica, BUT NOT TOO MUCH” mom states while abuela winks at me from the couch making me laugh

I stood infront of the house that was basically my second home at this point but why was I so nervous, I’ve never been this nervous before to see him

I took a deep breath and walked into the backyard where the music was booming and the drinks were flowing, the gang always knowing how to have a good time

I didn’t even know where to go, I didn’t wanna just jump into someone’s convo I really wasn’t overly close with a lot of the gang, sure we knew eachother but more as acquaintances and not friends

Before I could stand around awkwardly any longer I feel his presence behind me, smell that familiar cologne I’ve grown fond of

“You’re finally here angel” he whispers in my ear, his deep voice sending shivers through my body

“Yeah had some wardrobe problems” he looks me up and down

“Ya look like a fine ass hyna to me”

“Oh yeah? And who’s hyna would I be Spooky”

“Hmmmm maybe we’ll see by the end of the night” I didn’t wanna take his words too seriously incase they weren’t real and more just playful flirting

“Come on let’s get you a drink and me a smoke” I say dragging him to the liquor table, I pour him a whiskey and then we go and sit on the couch that’s not as destroyed as some of the other seats out here

He lit me a cigarette and I curled up next to him, it’s become our usual position when we’re next to eachother

I took a drag and and sighed missing this

“I really did miss you you know, life just wasn’t the same without you here” his hand on my thigh rubs up and down soothingly

“Missed you too y/n….just don’t tell the gang, can’t have them think I’m going soft” I look at him and seeing that usual smirk

“Promise, as long as I get my time with you like before then your soft side stays between us”

“Oh trust me if it’s us there is no soft on my side” my jaw drops and I swat at his chest

“What are you still getting flustered over the things I say after all this time” I teases

“Ugh shut up you know I am that’s why you like doing it” I say blowing smoke in his face

God I missed him

The party died down only a few straggler gang members left talking in the back yard, I helped clean up some of the mess before Oscar took me inside so it was just the two of us

“You gonna stay tonight?” He asks as he strips out of his plaid

“Do you want me to?” He didn’t have to say anything and just gave me that look and I knew that was a yes

I shake my head smiling as I walk up stairs giggling as he smacks my ass chasing me up, I throw myself on the bed and he throws me one of his plain shirts I strip out of my shirt and shorts and pull on his shirt that came to my mid thigh, way bigger on me than him

He pulls on baggy shorts and gets into bed and I’m quick to cover up next to him

“Sooooo got your eyes on any hynas now that you’re out?” I ask as I face him

“Don’t know, why you asking?” He asks his voice extra gravelly

“I don’t know it’s just…..just wanna know how you’re doing I guess” I lie, I wish I could tell him the real reason why I asked, wanting to know he didn’t have anyone in his horizon because that would crush me

“What ‘bout you mami? Got yerself a man yet?” I roll my eyes at that

“You know I don’t papi, these guys around here ain’t got eyes for me, they want someone who’s gonna give it up easily” I groan, all the guys here have tried hitting on me but once I realized that all they wanted was my body then I shut it down, sure it might be fun but I’m just not that kind of girl

“Hmm that is rare round here, tell me though have you ever been touched, anyone ever made you feel good mami?” His eyes grew darker and my heart was pounding, we’ve flirted but nothing this intimate feeling

“I…..no” I say embarrassed, I know Oscar had been with girls before I mean they all basically wanted him

“You saving yourself or something?” His hands comes back to my hip pushing up the shirt so he’s tracing my lace panties making my breath hitch

“Maybe, but I don’t know if he’d really want me like I’ve been craving him for years” I don’t know what came over me but all this tension from the years of wanting him is building up to this very moment

My fingers come to the cross tattoo on his neck as I move closer

“Who is it?” His hand grips me tight and I could see his scowl growing like I was talking about sad eyes or something

“It’s you”

Part.2

MTV Video Music Awards | September 11, 2024

Monse Fall/Winter 2024 custom

For Future Reference Vintage 'Omega Chain' - no longer available

Rainbow K Jewelry ‘Diamond Horn Earring’ - € 7215.00 Ali Weiss Jewelry ‘Baby Pave Hoop With 2 Diamond Drop’ - $375.00 Grown Brilliance ‘Emerald and Heart Lab Grown Diamond Two Stone Stud Earrings’ - $1,895.00

Lizzie Mandler Jewelry ‘Pave Knife Edge Bracelet’ - $13,665.00 Mateo New York ‘Carabiner Bracelet’ - $300.00 Mateo New York ‘Lock Link Bracelet’ - $350.00 Rainbow K Jewelry ‘Diamond Horn Bangle’ - €18,575.00

Ali Weiss Jewelry ‘Thin Gold Band With 5 Diamonds’ - $650.00 Jade Ruzzo ‘Tennessee Drop Ring in Demantoid Garnet’ - $5,600.00 Retrouvai ‘Platinum Magna Ring’ - price upon request Grown Brilliance‘Marquise Lab Grown Diamond Eternity Band’ - $2,190.00

A brief moment of pride for me because I happened to predict a different look from this exact same collection for the MTV VMAs. I'll take the win! Taylor changed partway through the show, shedding her tartan Dior look for a party look that was easier for her to dance in but still retained a high shine award show appeal. While Taylor's look is obviously custom, the tapestry alien print and buckle detail are clear riffs from the Monse FW2024 runway. This was a fun and flirty mid-show change that reminded me of her strategy at the 2022 MTV EMAs. Though for that award show, there was a clearer throughline between both her looks as they were by the same designer - David Koma. Here, there isn't as obvious a connect between the two aesthetics. Although perhaps it's the notion of translating older notions of art into surreal, modern takes. With Dior, an ode to the secret messages Mary Queen of Scots embroidered in her clothes and with this Monse look, reimagining the antique tapestry to feature futuristic visions of alien invasion. Which feels very "Down Bad" in imagery.

For her second look of the evening, Taylor swapped out her singular pair of Lorraine Schwartz earrings (a go-to jeweler for her red carpet looks) and tapped into one of her style pillars: indie designers.

The mix of metals feels very Taylor - she often swaps between gold and silver and looks equally great in both, lucky her. Though I did most appreciate the silver tying in to the buckle detail on her Monse dress.

Of all her jewels, the piece that most caught my eye is Jade Ruzzo's ‘Tennessee’ ring. I spoke to the designer and she described the Tennessee as her “signature” collection, inspired by her late father who was a drummer. “I designed the Tennessee ring, the first piece from the collection, while in Tennessee,” she told me. “Tennessee has a heart and soul that I felt I could literally hear a beat to - it felt like it moved.” Jade translated the kinetic energy she felt in the city into a hand bezel ring with hanging gemstones that create a subtle movement - “as if [the stones] are dancing on each piece.” She added, “I wanted the movement to be subtle enough that it felt Iike soft steady music throughout the day.“ What an appropriate thing for Taylor, who calls Tennessee her home, to wear.

jenna ortega and emma myers for Wednesday S2 press in seoul

jenna wears dilara findikoglu 🦇