feisty is the word

– RICKY NODS HIS HEAD, knowing that ultimately this is a decision that ting has to make for herself and no one else can do that for her. “ i guess that makes sense, though i don’t think there’s any point in doing things if you don’t enjoy them, no matter how good at them you are. that just doesn’t really sound like a fun way to live life, ” ricky points out, because that’s usually where his head is at – life is short, and it should be spend with people you love, doing things that you enjoy. “ exactly. who knows ? maybe you’ll discover that you’re an amazing dancer AND you enjoy it, ” he adds, taking her other hand when they get closer to the dance floor. “ i did those lessons on valentine’s day, but i totally forgot everything they said, so we gotta do our own thing. ” 

“especially if i ever wanna grill a weenie over an open flame.” the amount of glitter she would ingest if she did that… “some drinks are both. you’ve tried yuanyang before, right? do you like it?!” ingrid knows it’s popular in china and she can see why, she’s definitely a fan. “that’s exactly true! and maybe while you’re somewhere else you’ll figure out what you wanna do and get inspired or something.”

A baby, Harper thought to herself as she looked at Ting. Left lucky to not have to experience what happened last year, though, she did hear that this school year was also terrible. Maybe the problem was just Gallagher in general. At the other’s question, she was redy to say no and tell her that she hated it. That Gallagher has made her cry more than Georgetown, that she missed calling her dad, and kinda sorta missed her ex-boyfriend. But she doesn’t, instead Harper smiled gently as she answered, “Some days I did. I had my friends at my side and met a few people here. It was… okay.” 

– “YOU’RE CONSIDERING COMING BACK?” RICKY ASKS, because last time they talked she had seemed pretty certain that she didn’t want to, or at least like it was the best idea for her. “ what changed your mind ? ” he might throw a cupcake if it’s because of this carmichael guy, but what the hell. he nods his head at her, ricky would never be angry at someone for being honest with him – i’ve said many times that’s what he values most about people, perhaps after going through life in a house full of his father’s deceptions. and that’s probably why this isn’t the field for him, because he’s so up front about everything. “ of course i will, ” he says, taking her hand, “ but i must warn you…my moves are fire. ” 

“You don’t think so?” He asked her, hands reaching for the side of his cape. “I think this adds to my sinister vibes. Don’t you think?” He felt like some extra as fuck villain. “I can understand why, it really fits you.” He almost said that she looks very pretty in it but Carmichael didn’t know how to talk to girls and the words got caught in his throat. 

“Exactly. You get used to it, sure. But it will never be a normal life” Azi said, shaking her head. Even though she would mostly be behind the keyboard, it was still not a life that most people had. It was exciting and scary all at the same time. “Me neither. Just live life and have fun”

“i suppose everyone has a different definition of normal though, actually,” ting points out, just because now she’s thinking about it. “well i am not an expert on theology but christianity is where the concept of sin comes from, right? my parents are buddhists.” 

All the breath left Martina’s lungs both from Ting’s reaction and the warm hug that Ting enveloped her in. She was accustomed to this feeling around Ting, like releasing a long sigh that’s held in way too long. “Hated you?” Martina laughed, sweet now that the tension dissipated. “First of all, I don’t hate anyone!” She will not fact check <3. “Second, and most important, I love you.” Her arms latched to tighten around Ting’s waist, also not caring about their outfits. “Sorry, for scaring you. I can’t believe you thought I’d —” she laughed again, nose scrunching, eyes sparkling and it wasn’t just from the stars. In a way, her roommate was an incentive to leave — yes, she forgave Ting for what happened with the double agents. Rather, she did not trust that Gallagher was the best environment to cultivate their relationship. Fear rooted in her mind from being on opposing sides with Ting, and, if they stayed, who could guarantee that it wouldn’t happen again? “To clarify, we’ll stay together or go together?” Martina concentrated on Ting, haloed by the glow of the gala behind her. It made it easier to step forward knowing Ting will not be far behind. “Do you want to be a spy?” Asking Ting this question was as close to asking herself, as if Ting could hold the answer for the both of them.

“thank you, you’re the sweetest. and no, no dates, but maybe i want to look nice before i say goodbye to someone.” 

“I have no idea how I will be able to get used to a normal life after all my years being a student at Gallagher” Azi said and shrugged. “I think everyone has a different interpetition of what is a saint or a sinner”

“i suppose it will not be a very normal life if you are planning to pursue espionage,” ting points out with a smile. she’s not even sure what qualifies as a normal life, anyway. “i do not really believe in the concept of sin, anyway.”

He nodded his head as well. “That’s... that’s fair.” Made sense. If he wanted to be her friend and as himself, he had to earn the spot again. Start all over as if they were strangers. “Well, what do you want to know? I can tell you a few things, like–” The bat shifted from hand to hand as the gears in his brain began to turn. “I love skateboarding. I saw some kids in our neighborhood on theirs and I wanted to do the same. Allister tried to learn with me but gave up because it was too hard.” It explained why he couldn’t walk around with his skateboards or show off the many tricks that he could do. “If I had my board on me, I would show you. I’m like a pro.” 

“Sinner, obviously.” He didn’t feel saint like at all to do the other option. He smiled at her as well, hand brushing over the top of his head. “Thanks, you look amazing. Sinner?”

“thank god,” she says, placing a hand over her heart. “i’m sure that’ll come in handy!” perhaps ingrid will carry one around just for fun, though admittedly it seems like the kind of thing that would get glitter everywhere. “i can fix that,” she says seriously, oddly determined. “korean coffee is so good!” and sweet. “what about australia, mate?! you can see the great barrier reef and stuff.”

– “TRUEEEEEE,” RICKY DRAWS OUT THE WORD FOR A WHILE. “ and what are they gonna do to you anyways ? expel you ? ” he throws out his arms dramatically. it might be funny if they did, but also, it’s interesting how ting was so worried about the rules at the beginning of the year and now she’s the biggest rebel of them all. he loves this for her. “ i guess you could have never told me, but…i like knowing. not because i feel like you owe me, but because i want you to know you can talk to me about stuff. that must have been a hard decision. ” 

                       ❝ yes but you will get post beyonce sadness so be aware of that . ❞   she kept her expression serious as she had to continue the bit ,   ❝ what i did last time , is i sulked in bed for like a week and a half just re-watching the footage i took that night .  we can watch them together , strength in numbers . ❞

“as you should!” sadly it doesn’t really go with tonight’s lewk, but ingrid is usually one for a nice glittery inner eye and shadow. she’s probably wearing a little as highlight tonight but that’s it. ingrid also never informed ting that they were racing, a decision she made silently and independently, mostly so she could tell herself she won! “i would eat tiramisu every day of my life. ooh, yeah, like fiji!”

“you could spray paint it red and cover it in glitter,” she answers immediately, as if she’s thought about this already, which she has not. i like that ting didn’t expect ingrid to grab her some cookies too. sadly, ingrid takes this as an excuse to race and beats ting to the door, immediately swinging it open. “you should take a gap year and go to italy or somewhere fun!”