#witchwood

Brenda was running her mouth. Not negatively! She was just talking and she was having a fun time doing it. It wasn't that she liked the sound of her own voice-- well, okay, maybe a little bit. But! This was about the last game of the season! How their cheer routine was perfect! Exclamation! Exclamation! Ugh! It was going to be amazing and she couldn't wait for Kyle to see it. Sure, everyone else got see it too, but she was performing for him and the thrill of it for herself. She loved the applause, loved the attention, but god was it better knowing he was there smiling through it. And so as she yapped now, mouth going a mile a minute, @witchwood was smiling then. His eyes were fixed on her and when she finally took a breath he spoke up.

❛ I could listen to you talk forever… but I’d rather kiss you. ❜

They're at Miss Retro's at the countertop bar, stools side by side. They'd been cliche sharing a milkshake and had just finished it to allow her to talk, but now she was blushing a little. Pink touching her cheeks and smile brightening her features even more. It wrinkled her nose and she moved a hand to gently push at her boyfriend's bicep, "Oh, stop. You'll have plenty of time to kiss me tomorrow after you win that last game."

she sits inside noveltea, hands tapping rapidly against the side of her cup. ( she's not sure what to do, what to say. after the most recent talk with her dad, it's either she gets into one college, or she's cut off. forever. and while the thought isn't usually a scary one, steph very quickly realized how unequipped she was to handle the real world. ) when @witchwood finally takes her break, she scoots over, lets her chair slide so ruth can join her.

Making a deal with Lords in Black had been the best thing to happen to Needy Beast. Within days of invoking the names the band was blasting off. Best of You went hard, but Nightmare Time went harder. Eventually their other music was being heard and soon a label was reaching out, wanting to pick them up. It felt unreal, but just as the Lords said... Needy Beast was successful. Within two months of making that deal they were already set towards releasing a full album and performing at sold out shows. In fact tonight had been their first show right in the heart of LA. It wasn't majorly huge, but it was large enough to be their biggest crowd-- beating out the Honey Festival by a landslide. It felt unreal, but the moment they stepped on that stage it was a dream come true. The screaming, shouting, singing along just for them! It was the most metal thing they could witness and it was only the beginning.

It was after the show when @witchwood finally was able to join them, the woman having been within a VIP tent for the performance then backstage for the most metal meet and greet. He was on a high and he was riding it for as long as he could, but the attention was more than he realized he'd be into. Fans flocking, girls swooning, and other artists noticing them. The middle of all that was going to get him into some deep shit if he wasn't careful, which is probably what led to Courtney appearing next to him at what was an afterparty. Her hand settling onto his shoulder and other on his chest, leaning into him until lips could brush his ear:

❛ If I sit in your lap, will you finally pay attention to me? ❜

The rising star of a musician snorted a sound, turning his head and moving to push up the sunglasses he had no reason to be wearing. He looked his girlfriend over with a small smirk before looking back at the eager VIPs who had paid their way into this party, "If you'll excuse me for a moment," he slid his arm around Courtney only to move away from the group to lead her off to the side. He came to a stop once he was sure they were out of earshot from everyone else, his hand slipping away from her and a frown working its way to his face, "What's your deal, Courtney?"

it was only slightly intimidating being the new person on the team. these people seemed like they had history, a foundation that was stronger than anything else. ( that's how podcasts have to be, nowadays, in order to survive. )

maybe it was this town. though emmaline never pictured herself moving somewhere quiet and seaside, she certainly doesn't hate it. it's just... new. just like this job! and the overall experience of starting a journey.

so, she's maybe a little too eager as she sits next to @witchwood, thumbs tapping against the table as she scans her face for any sign of approval. ( to a degree, it's very hard to mess up sound editing, but... still. everyone loves the sign of a job well done. )

❛ how does it sound? ❜ she asks, unable to sit in silence any longer.

They were camping. They being Tyler, Heidi, and her family. The latter consisted of her father, her step-mother, and her two younger siblings. It was chaotic, very chaotic, but it was fun. Jane and Silas were having the most fun running amuck being chased by Ted, Heidi, and Tyler. Emma was three months pregnant and though she was good at keeping up, she needed to rest every so often. And with it being day one of the weekend it was important she did. The group went swimming in the lake at some point before eventually having dinner then working to get the littles down to sleep. The large three part tent that would consist of Ted, Emma, Jane and Silas was currently occupied by the four as they went about reading to the kids. It left @witchwood and Tyler, the prior working to get her sweater before eventually walking back over to where he was sat on a blanket and another around him.

❛ Scoot over. I’m cold and you look cozy. ❜

He looked up at his girlfriend and smiled, chuckling softly then opening the blanket to welcome her under his arm and in the blanket. Once she was sat and settled he turned his head to plant a kiss to her temple. He lingered there then drew back to smile at her, "Thanks for inviting me along for this."