#bc: raylene gray

[griffin-wood]

My Body Count MC'S.

for Body Count Game by @bodycountgame.

i) ʀᴀʏʟᴇɴᴇ ɢʀᴀʏ

ii) ʀʏᴀɴ ᴍɪʟʟᴇʀ

iii) ᴇʟʟɪᴏᴛ ʀᴇʏɴᴏʟᴅꜱ

iv) ɪʀᴇɴᴇ ʟᴇʏᴠᴀ

(under the cut for more detailed pics and like a whole paragraph by the end of it.)

Hii, so this edit was supposed to be an alternative of a character moodboard - but, I ended up making this a project-ish! Started it after the bc release, and here it is! This is actually 4/5 of my body count mc's since Zeph isn't quite developed as much as the others - and, it contains spoilers-ish from the new chapter! Enjoyyy 💕✨ also, this is my motivation for uni sjskks jk, but y'know - it's a good way to let out the stress. :))

Tags: @moderarato

[thedeadthree]

KENDALL LAWTON; a study told through his social media

featuring raylene who is @griffin-wood’s oc! a little edit for an au that i adore so much! ty for letting me borrow her! 🖤

x . x . x . playlist . raylene’s version

[griffin-wood]

bc pairing playlist (raylene gray)

(template) // (inspo)

-> x: you are my calm (GRIFFIN WOOD + RAYLENE GRAY)

-> x: we never go out of style (ARTHUR CAMPBELL + RAYLENE GRAY)

-> x: do you get deja vu? (CHARLIE NGATA + RAYLENE GRAY)

tag: @moderarato , @indorilnerevarine

[griffin-wood]

the inside of raylene gray's phone; feat kendall lawton (@indorilnerevarine oc!).

(x ,x ,x) // kendall's version.

[griffin-wood]

“Don't just exist. Live deeply, love passionately.”

— ʀᴀʏʟᴇɴᴇ ɢʀᴀʏ ( @bodycountgame )

[griffin-wood]

How about #4 for whoever sparks joy?

title: the cure.

prompt: "I'm sad and I demand cuddles." (prompt list)

pairing: raylene x arthur.

-

'i'm sad and I demand cuddles.'

She laughs to herself a little, sighing at the events of the day. Her coffee spilled on the pavement this morning, her very own energetic boost of the day. Afterwards, she almost tripped onto her face before Ryan stops her from an embarrassing fall. Besides that, she also accidentally closing her draft without saving it. A nightmare for one Raylene Gray, which follows with her lunch in the kitchen was burned due to her emotional breakdown over the document. Still grieving of the scenes she wrote down, only for it to disappear.

The text summarizes her whole day, and it's only four in the afternoon. Arthur wasn't here today, he left for a business trip the last two days. He's supposed to return tomorrow and she regrets not joining him, maybe she'll get the cuddles sooner than later. But, a meeting stopped her from joining onto the trip - as she waits for him to return. The text itself symbolizes it, she's sad and she wishes to be cuddled with a good movie, and maybe take out too.

The hours went by and she in fact did ordered take out, as she decided to ditch work and have a self care time instead. She's still sad, that's a matter of fact; the ideas she tried to rewrite only end up as scratch itself, the take out was laid on the table. Comfort food at its best, a tub of ice cream in the ready, a whole catalogue of rom-com she prepared. It's a good me-day for her, as she finally prepares for the session, only for the doorbell to step in her way.

She checks the time, it's almost 8pm due to her extra nap before her self care session. The sun already set, as she walks through the door. A familiar figure stood by on the other side of the door, Arthur standing there with a pizza box; and a judgemental raised eyebrow which she returns with a smile.

"That's...mine." she said sheepishly, before she jumps into his arms as he held her as Arthur shuts the door with his foot.

Raylene's hands are wrapped around his neck, letting out a breath; no words needed between them. He's here, and well; that's enough for her. She translates her thoughts with her lips meeting his, with the gesture returned with a spoken meaning within it. In between the lines of, it's good to be back.

Arthur somehow finds it all amusing, and apparently surprised himself as well to be returning a day early from his business. The text from her was the final push, and well; it feels great to be back. The subtle amused smile on his face, as Ray meets his eyes before he sets her down on the couch. The movie begins to play in a swift motion, as he joins by her side.

Words, it doesn't exist within the silence and that's enough for them. As she snuggles onto him, a part that's been missing the last few days; as the cure of the shitty day. It's indeed the perfect cure.

THE END.

tags: @wayhavenots , @indorilnerevarine , @takemyopenheart

[griffin-wood]

title: debut

pairing: raylene gray and kendall lawton (@indorilnerevarine's oc!)

prompt: day 1 of ockiss22 - greeting for @ockissweek

summary: dating a celebrity, how hard could it be? ✨

Dating a celebrity isn't what it ought to be. She never expected life to be less hectic, and she's proven so - by being a walking shadow in between flashes that's been capturing her new boyfriend, Kendall Lawton. Raylene never thought that life would turn this way - all those months before where she met him first at the premiere was the first time she laid eyes on him. He was different, something about him made her want to be close to him. Something about him intrigues her much more - and she couldn't stay away. They say if someone lets one feel - it's always worth it to explore it, and she did through awkward banters that ended up making the boy laugh in joy at her quirks and that's where it all began. And here she is, dating him. A celebrity who hasn't been wrapped around her head yet, as she sneaks in which is a part of an attempt to avoid being noticed she stepped into the 5th Avenue building, heading towards his penthouse. She manage to enter the building without much suspicion, but she somehow almost caught an eye of a pap that was waiting at the front of the location. She sighs in relief before she's greeted by the guard of the building who is a familiar face to her, Alex. He bows in greeting as she nods, before leading her to the elevator towards Kendall's penthouse home.

The elevator stopped at the penthouse floor, as she was greeted by Bernie and Taylor who is Kendall's personal assistant and long-term best friend. Bernie and Raylene have gotten quite close ever since Kendall introduced them to each other, hence Bernie become one of their early witnesses upon their relationship entanglement, including Rose, Taylor, and Dominic himself. She met Dominic and Taylor over dinner a few weeks ago - and they indeed had a blast together.

"Ray, I'm heading out right now - but, I'll see you soon enough." Bernie smiles widely at her, as her arms widen for a hug while Raylene returns the gesture as Taylor joins in the hugging farewell fest too.

"I'll head out too, see you soon R." before disappearing from her peripheral vision.

-

After they both left, she placed the homemade pizza she brought for him. Kendall suggested on date-in on one of his days off and she couldn't say no. She decided to surprise him with the pizza Rose made earlier, which she knows he'll love. Her gaze lands upon the glass windows in a distance, as there are buildings miles and miles in front of her. She lets out a sigh in awe at how beautiful everything is from above. Her thoughts were interrupted by a sudden presence that wrapped her into an embrace from behind.

"Okay, you know what - don't let go; let's stay like this for a long long time," Raylene says, as a chuckle escapes from him - before she turns to face him.

"How long do we have?"

Raylene pretends to check the time, before placing an arm around his neck - her lips forming a wide smile.

"Maybe....for the rest of eternity, or maybe even 5 o'clock, who knows?"

"Look who's cheesy now." He teased her, as a sound of laughter escaped her lips.

"Cheesy is never wrong. Nothing could fault the cheese."

"Whatever you say, Ray." before Kendall sneakily places a kiss on her cheeks earning a wide grin from her.

"I miss you." She admits after the silence that follows, as they haven't seen each other for a few weeks due to Kendall's filming schedule.

"And...I brought pizza!" She drags him to see the homemade pizza as he nods at the sight of it. he felt his mouth begin to water at the sight of it, as Ray takes the box with her - leading them onto the couch in his living room.

The pizza box was placed perfectly on top of the table, as Ray begins to search for the perfect movie. Kenny finds himself staring at the woman sitting next to him in awe, as she turns to face him.

"Okay, do I have something on my face Kenny?"

He chuckles, before shaking his head.

"Then?"

"Maybe, I just want look at you?" He simply says before she smacks his shoulders in a playful way.

"Shut up." She tries to hide behind one of those fluffy couch pillows he has before her cover was blown. He ended up taking one of the pillows away from her, as they both end up on a spontaneous pillow fight while the pizza sat still on the table somehow witnessing their showdown. After two faithful rounds, they both took their places once again on the couch as Ray finds herself leaning onto his embrace, as a rom-com began to play in the background.

-

As the movie has been playing for around an hour, their focus has been shifted as Bernie made her appearance once again at the penthouse with quite a serious expression on her face.

"Bernie, everything alright?" He paused the movie as Ray also feels a tinge of concern at her sudden arrival after leaving just an hour ago.

"Yeah, I'm good but we have a situation."

"About?"

Bernie went silent before she laid it to the couple, as they both stood nervously - perhaps something happen; an international scandal occurred that they didn't realize.

"We need to talk about both of you today."

Kendall begins to overthink his whole existence within those four words at the beginning of her sentence, as she met Raylene's eyes. Why does this feel much more terrifying than anything else?

"Um...sure." his voice sounds weary, as the three of them take a seat at his couch earlier. He didn't realize he's been holding his breath as Raylene does the same before Bernie begins to speak.

"The paparazzi have begun to recognized Raylene on the new issue that's been released an hour ago." Bernie placed the tabloid on the table, as it sit stills beside the pizza box she brought earlier.

Kendall's eyes widen in worry, as he begins to inspect the issue. And their worries upon privacy have been shattered, as it's Raylene being photographed in her hoodie, as she stepped into his building - which he thought is quite absurd but, this is the life he has chosen in the end.

"This is not good, they'll attack her Bernie."

Raylene turns to him with wide eyes at the statement, as he gives her hand a squeeze, trying to reassure her and himself too.

"I know, I've managed to reach out to the company with Dominic's help - and the issues have been taken down....now." As she nods in confirmation at the statement, Ray lets out a breath of relief.

"So, what should we do now? I think some of them have gotten copies, even links that were shared. Ray's privacy could be compromised here." Kendall's voice is laced in worry, as Bernie calms him down.

"I have an idea as always but, we need both of your co-operation here."

They both nod in unison, as Bernie lays the idea. Two words, be public before she leaves the apartment once more, leaving Ray and Kenny to think about what the heck just happened.

-

"So, to put it short - we have to go public. We have to tell the world, we are together?"

He nods, but a part of him feels excited about the idea. But, being in a relationship means being a part of the same team - and he needs to know if she wants it too. Privacy in the entertainment industry is non-existent and he hesitates to bring this part of his world to her, he witness beforehand what damage the paparazzi had brought to the other artists. He doesn't want to put Raylene in that situation too.

"So, what do you think?"

She chuckles, somehow her mind is thinking quite deeply today too.

"Hey, it's okay to take your time with this. This is a huge thing for us both." His voice is gentle to her ears, as his arms open wide for her which is also another form of reassurance for her.

"I'm sorry, this feels like...a lot to even take in and, I just - I know I want to be with you, we are together. But, being public - letting the world knows feels...terrifying in prospect." She explains as Kenny nods in understanding.

"You probably think that's stupid huh?" She tries to humor the tension between the issue but fails tremendously,

"No, no it's not stupid. I never asked how you feel about all of this because everything already feels okay, but the decision is definitely important and everything you say is very true, babe." Kenny says as they both end up in a quietness after the talk with Bernie as Kendall plays with her hair - pushing it away from the strains of hair that are covering her eyes. The purple dye is quite a statement from her, as he recalls Raylene telling him about her hair transformation as a middle finger - and he likes it. Very very much. He likes every part of her, as he remembers how much of an impression she made when they first met. Rose was a close friend of his and he was not aware of the fact that Rose has an older sister, and they met during one of his premieres. She ended up trying to sell a pun his way, and he was undone. Hypothetically.

He wants everyone to know that this person, this girl has captured her heart and he wants to scream it, maybe he could be on top of the roof of his penthouse. But, he wants everyone to know - that he likes her. Maybe loves her even, at how many times she's been a rock to him. She has been coming over to sets and has been with him through the start and he wonders, how does she end up becoming one of the best parts of his chaotic life. A life where it's never meant to be private, a life where every single specimen of his life is under the entertainment microscope. And yet, here she is - he never saw it, until now. He never wanted to scream more to the world than right now with her being in his arms, as he held her there.

"I don't know why, but I actually want them to know about us." As her head whipped, facing him, with an 'o' expression on his face making him chuckle.

"You do?"

"Yeah, because I want to show the world that you are mine, Raylene Gray."

Ray felt herself blushing at the confession.

"What if they say...stuff about us?" Her fear of the media coming is evident because no one can control how much the media can say or do making her fear valid again, as Kendall begins to reassure her with a smirk of his own.

"The only thing they'll be saying is that I have a bomb girlfriend who I adore very much."

Instead of worrying, she laughs at the response, and then the next moment she's smiling again as Kenny bops her nose earning a fit of giggles from her.

-

She thought about it again, a thought going through her mind. Is she ready to face this, and everything else that's coming to her. Dating a celebrity is not easy as it ought to be then, she thought again. But, something about him - it feels like a risk worth taking. He was born for this life, she didn't yet love never sails wrong. Love? The thing that could steer her decision away. She loved being with him, she loved spending time with him - she loved all the kisses he gave her, all the warm hugs that follow. Everything about him is unexpected to her, yet she will forever be grateful to have someone like him. She stares at him for a moment as he is having a conversation with Bernie on the phone - before he turns to face her. She smiles at him, as he asks.

"Are you sure?"

Raylene thinks about it one more time and finally nods. He looks at her in surprise before a smile fills his face, before continuing his conversation with Bernie over the phone once again. She smiles at the sight of him being happy, and she thinks again. Someone like him is worth it, more worth it than what the media can do. It's not every day you meet someone that will give you the adventure of a lifetime, and he's the unexpected risk in her life and she will forever be excited to be on this journey with him.

"Okay, Bernie has given us the green light. We'll meet on Friday night for the premiere and that's the beginning. A greeting to the cameras and the world to tell them that we are actually together." Kenny says as Ray nods in agreement after their meeting with his assistant ended.

He takes her hand in his, squeezing it - a sign of reassurance. They'll be okay.

-

The day has come, as Raylene is getting ready for their debut as a couple. She's at her apartment with Rose who's helping her with make-up, as she stands in from of the mirror.

Her phone lights up, as she answers it meeting a familiar face.

"Hey, the car is ready; Dom, Taylor, and Bernie are with me here too." At the mention of their name, a number of hellos can be heard from the other side of the line.

"That's nice! Rose is finishing up my final touches - and I think... we're ready to go." Raylene explains as Rose waves at him from the side as she finishes up her hair.

"Alright, be right there soon." And the line goes off. Raylene takes a deep breath, as she glances at herself in the mirror. She's wearing a black ball gown, with a slit on the side of the skirt to match with Kendall's black and white-colored suit Her makeup is a mix of elegance and minimalist, as her purple-colored hair is styled in an up-do in the form of a bun, as the final touches along with an extra touch of silver dye just for the sake of funsies.

"Kenny wouldn't see what's coming to him, sis," Rose says in a teasing tone that made Ray blush in crimson red, as the text indicates that her ride has arrived.

She waited at the apartment lobby, as her ride arrives meeting four different pairs of eyes looking at her in awe. Bernie is smiling approvingly at her, as Dom nods alongside Taylor who nudges teasingly at her boyfriend who is staring at her with the real embodiment of heart-eyes.

"You look beautiful," Kenny whispers into her ear, causing a shiver through her body as Kendall took her hand in his.

"You look handsome too, Kenny." She replies, before realizing there's an audience in front of them both.

Taylor is smirking teasingly at them both, as Dom shakes his head at his actions. Bernie is busying herself on her phone, perhaps doing what she does best.

"It's okay, both of you look amazing. The world wouldn't know what hit them." Taylor reassures them both, as Kendall stares at him in surprise.

"That's the first non-stupid thing that came out of your mouth." Kendall teased him, as Taylor rolls his eyes at the insult.

"Your welcome. I can be good when I wanted to be." Taylor replies with a high amount of confidence as the car halts to a stop, it's time.

-

"Okay, just like we talked about. If you get nervous - just, give me three squeezes of the hand, you'll be okay." Kenny explains once more as Bernie, Taylor, and Dominic begin to exit the car.

She takes a deep breath before taking his hand as the noises around her feel overwhelming, yet everything about it feels so exciting.

There are cameras everywhere, the lights are brighter than her supposed future - but, deep breaths she took her first step with Kendall by his side.

Everything felt like a dream and a reality at the same time - as the sound of screams can be heard, the photographers begin to capture their every move. They both halt to a stop in the middle of the carpet, as Kenny whispers to her ear.

"You ready?"

She receives three hand squeezes from him, and nodded. She's ready, with his by her side. It's like a greeting to the world, they are something real. This is real life and they are real at this moment.

"I do."

Kendall smiles, taking her free hand to his lips placing a kiss on her knuckles as they posed. The flashes become wilder, as Kendall turns to face her, his smile calming her nerves as he leans forward capturing her lips on his. Their debut, their greeting to the world to tell them, they are indeed the real deal and no one could mess with them.

The End.

tags: @wayhavenots , @eatingyarn , @winslowmontgomery , @themysteriouslou

[griffin-wood]

— night talks.

pairing: griffin x raylene

summary: griff and ray decide to get to know each other more.

a/n: super self indulgence <3

There are perks of living near the ocean, which is midnight swims. Well, in this case; it's definitely the pool. The illuminate neon lights shine brightly from the inside, as Raylene and Griffin slowly tip-toe out the door, and head straight to the pool.

“Okay, should we perform an encore from earlier but quieter?” she asked, as Raylene begins to tie up her hair into a ponytail.

“no cannonballs got it,” Griffin says, as he held out his hand for her. They both jump inside the pool, with a fit of laughter escaping their lips as they were surrounded by water once again.

-

Ray and Griff end up racing one another in the pool and splashing the other. It definitely took their energy a lot more than it should after today's events; the first day of being in the villa.

They both ended up drying themselves and taking a seat by the edge of the pool with their feet dipping into the water. Griff is wearing a white t-shirt as he wraps a blanket around Raylene's shoulder.

"thank you." She says smiling at him, as Griff bows in return.

There was silence for a few moments, as their gazes lands on the view in front of them. Yards of water, the beach looks exquisites the moonlight shines brightly reflecting the beauty of the sea itself.

“So, what do you want in life?”

He looks at her, chuckling at the question.

“You usually get really deep with strangers that quickly huh?”

“Hey, we kissed - and now, we are definitely not strangers anymore. We are Raylene and Griffin."

“I like the sound of that.” He replies as Ray feels herself blushing under his gaze.

“So, your answer?”

He went quiet, as his mind tries to think it through.

”Does being happy count as an answer?” He smiles sheepishly her way, as she chuckles at the answer.

“It could be anything you want it to be and happiness is a good answer, Griff.”

Griffin turns to face her, a blanket also wrapped around him as well.

“What about you?”

She thought about it a moment, she's always been thinking bout this question. What she wants? Happiness? A chance to find her brother maybe? Love? Being successful? Her brown eyes met with his blue ones, and in those eyes - there's a silent 'you could trust me' that made her ready to tell him about this.

“It's stupid actually.”

He raised an eyebrow, now actually pretty curious on what her answer would be.

“Stupid is actually buying huge expensive gummy bears that turned out to hurt your tummy.” he cringes at the sentence, as Ray's laughter escapes her lips.

“Those novelty ones in the stores?”

“Yep - but, don't try to change the subject. It can't be stupider than what I did.” He gave her a convincing smile - well, the one she, unfortunately, has melted upon too easily today.

“Okay, here goes. As stupid as this sounds, I actually want to fall in love.” She found herself blushing in embarrassment once more, as Griffin looks at her and an accidental laugh escapes his lips.

“Why does it feel stupid to you?”

She shrugs her shoulders, and he waits for her. Giving her time, she never really has to open up to someone except maybe Rose or even Maya. But, this is new - stranger danger territory, but... They also kissed. So, where's the line between it anymore? A stranger, a friend, someone who she has the chance to cross off her body count list, a possible future lover, or just...another person who'll walk into her life and ended up leaving anyway. But, that's the thing about life - you never really know until the moment is too late so she decides to just say, fudge it and go along with it.

“I don't know - I just, I grew up reading all these books about romance. I am always in awe of the idea of love itself — like love is this magical feeling, you fall in love with everything about someone. And sometimes, there's a love that ends up tragically along with the love that becomes the one that got away - or maybe the love that's even gone too soon. All of it has something in common. Love. I just, I wanna fall in love too.” She paused, her eyes anywhere but him. However, she realizes that griffin is probably looking at her anyways.

“That's definitely not the stupidest thing one could ever want.” He tries to cheer her up, and she finds herself smiling after all.

“Yeah - I have been writing about characters falling in love, yet I wonder what will it feel like when I do fall in love. Would I have a story of tragedy - or a sweet ending like maybe something mushy or like something unexpected after all? I write about characters falling, yet the idea of me wanting to fall in love is sometimes really hard to believe. I've seen the look in my sister's eyes; the lover's gaze they say. How she falls in love, how she smiles at the thought of her love, or how much she jumps excitedly at the sight of his favorite food in the supermarket aisle, or the fact that she also has songs written about him. I...I guess I want to have that too. A love that lasts for maybe a lifetime - along with the idea of someone loving me back, accepting every flaw and loving every part of me as I do them.” Raylene stops, laughs at herself a little.

“I can't believe I just said that, does it sound stupid?” she tries to crack some laughter, as Griff shakes his head.

“Not really. That's actually a wonderful thing to want — so, Raylene Gray; that isn't stupid at all.”

He faces her, turning their knees as they face one another.

“Even the idea of ogling eyes towards one another doesn't sound stupid to you?”

“Nah, I've seen stupid - and that's actually pretty sweet. I've always thought I've fallen in love before - but, maybe I haven't found the right person yet you know?”

A curious cat, an eyebrow was raised at the last part of the sentence.

“You've fallen in love before?”

“Maybe, I think I've fallen in love too much in this lifetime - over the little things.”

She nods in understanding, and he asks again.

“Is that why you came here, to find love?”

And...she's blushing again either it's under his gaze or the embarrassment. Honestly, a bit of both but she actually likes it.

“Yes, I think maybe there's a tiny chance in this world that I could find love - and I've decided that a reality show is a good place to start." A hint of sarcasm in her voice manage to crack another grin on his face.

“How is it going so far?”

Ah, she knows where this conversation is going.

“Why do you want to know?”

He shrugs again, before smiling. "No reason at all."

“I don't know; maybe my luck is actually looking up for once. Maybe love is almost there - maybe it's still far away, who knows?” there's a hint of teasing in her voice as Griffin chuckles.

“Who knows?” He echoes her, as she lays her head on his shoulder. Somehow, they have gotten closer during the conversation and the space between them has disappeared. Their gaze both land on the moon - again shining as her mind wanders again.

Love. Maybe it's not a stupid idea, after all, maybe it's there all along. Maybe, she'll stumble upon it - maybe. And the man beside her, the one she only knew for the last 24 hours; maybe there's a possibility - some say it's crazy because what if it isn't love. But, what if it is love? Who knows? But, she's definitely excited to find out.

“Why are you smiling there?”

“Nothing...I just think this is pretty exciting after all.”

“Even if we stumbled upon a murder mystery by the end?” he jokes at her, as Ray immediately playfully hit his shoulder.

“Hopefully not.” she smiles wistfully at him, as he tips his head to her; another smile mirroring with hers. It feels good. This feels good, and its only the beginning.

The end.

tags: @wayhavenots , @takemyopenheart , @winterkeys , @winslowmontgomery , @themysteriouslou , @indorilnerevarine , @stephschoices , @moderarato

[griffin-wood]

letting loose

pairing: raylene gray x griffin wood from @bodycountgame .

summary: based on this , an end of a good day on the rooftop. // and this ask as well ✨

-

The music starts to blare as Raylene plays one of the dancing-themed playlist, a.k.a the playlist that gives her some kind of motivation to actually work out. The sound of the music earns a wide grin from Griffin himself as he starts to move along.

Raylene let's out a chuckle at the sight of the man she loves is dancing around. If you ask one Raylene Gray years ago, if she would find herself dancing sheepishly on the rooftop of her apartment - she'd definitely ask you; are you ill? But, she smiles at the thought - because this is her life now; and she adores it so so much. He smiles as an arm was hold out her way, as she took it with much enthusiasm of her own with their shadows mirroring their actions with much glee.

They both start to sway from front to back, arms flailing in the sky as they whirl in happiness letting loose after a good day. Their food forgotten as their feet lead the way.

"Follow me." Raylene screamed through the music, as they both shimmer and slide on the roof along while Single Ladies is playing in the background.

Observing Griff beside her as he glides with ease as the dance floor was made for him. She stares at him in awe with a wider smile on her lips as a laugh follows.

"Go Griff - goooo!" She shouted excitedly, as he is strutting his stuff, like he should!

It feels free-ing for one to let loose and let go, all the worries in the world feels so far away as it's only them both against the whole world. The music drown them both, as their eyes meet - taking his hand in hers, as he twirls her around along with the beat of a classic, 'I wanna dance with somebody' by the legend herself - and it's perfect because there's no one she would rather do this with. The music didn't stop, along with their dancing - for Raylene Gray and Griffin Wood on one of the many rooftops in the world.

They knew the neighbours would yell at them to shut it down, to keep quiet - but, hey; it's a free world and they are definitely living in it.

THE END.

tags: @wayhavenots , @homeformyheart , @winslowmontgomery , @takemyopenheart , @winterkeys , @stephschoices . (if u don't wanna be tagged, just let me know!)

[griffin-wood]

leave it all behind because there is happiness.

pairing: raylene gray x arthur campbell from Body Count.

a/n: it's inspired by the drabble from arthur's birthday - where ...it's years after body count where ray and arthur are together. (i have been rotting them a lot, and i hope i didnt mess up arthur's character - enjoy!)

Raylene founds herself drowning in her writing – somehow, getting herself the inspiration needed for her new manuscript. It was also Arthur’s birthday, and she plans on a simple dinner along with his choice of wine to finish up the night since he isn’t fond of birthday celebrations.

She wonders about his whereabouts as she starts her search for him going from room to room. Her tracks stop, as voices were heard from the balcony outside – as they decided to travel somewhere new for the weekend.

She couldn’t depict what he was saying on the other line, however, the followed sigh was loud and clear. The balcony was wide enough for an outdoor party as the view from above manage to take her breath away. Yet, the view feels insignificant at the sight of him as she gives his shoulder a squeeze, signaling her arrival.

He startles at the sudden interruption before he smiles as she filled the empty seat beside him.

She didn’t say anything at first, before she eyes the cigarette that’s on the table and she manage to pick up the pieces on the previous call.

“Is it your parents?” she asks, her voice small – as it was quite a tough subject for him. He simply nods, his eyes taking in the view in front of them - the tall buildings around them, taking her hand squeezing it gently.

“It’s the usual call every year, nothing new there.” There was a tinge of hurt in his voice, but it disappears as soon as it appears - before he takes out a cigar from its box.

Raylene nods in understanding, she has met the Campbells a few times – and she admits; she feels out of place, and very out of their league.

The silence follows as Raylene keeps eyeing the box of cigars on the table.

“This might sound weird, but…I wanna try one of those.” She gestures at the box, as Arthur raised an eyebrow somehow trying to figure the motive behind her weird request.

She shrugs at the look he gives her, “I am a curious cat Arthur – and, it's definitely on my bucket list.” A pure of (fake) excitement appears in her voice at the final part of the sentence – hoping he would buy the excuse.

He observes her a moment before passing one to her, as she tries her best to light it. He chuckles at her, before helping her.

"Hey, don’t laugh at me - it's my first time!" Raylene lets out a cough at the smoke around her. "This is nasty, but how did I do?" She composed herself once again, as another cough escapes her once more.

“You are not too bad for a first timer then.” There’s a lighter tone in his voice making her smile, the tinge of hurt in his voice seems to disappear.

The moments follow as he joins her in taking one of the cigars and lighting it. It's a coping mechanism, he thought before letting the bitter taste consume him.

His eyes land on her again, “I don’t believe smoking is a bucket list item.” He says suddenly in a matter-of-fact tone, before a sigh escaping her lips.

"Okay, okay fine… You seem sad when I walked in and I don't want you to do this alone," Raylene feels herself blushing and want nothing to do but disappear at the moment as the words escaped her mouth which was ruined by a torturous cough from her, making him chuckle once more before taking away the cigar from her hand.

He didn't reply, there's a pause in his words followed by a smile as he takes another huff before disposing of it. There's a glimpse of happiness in his eyes as it met with her brown eyes which brightens at the sight of him smiling, he guesses.

He pulls her closer into his arms, filling the gap between them. The sounds of the city filled the silence between them, as the cigar has been forgotten in the back of his mind, along with the call.

Maybe the cigarette in his hand a moment ago will be a faint memory, as his gaze falls on her once more; placing a kiss on her forehead as she talks about the addition in her manuscript, a story which he listens as he smiles,

Perhaps happiness will be in his cards once again, and maybe he'll be alright after all.

THE END.

tags: @nathanielhsewell , @takemyopenheart , @wayhavenots , @stephschoices , @winterkeys , @nickeymouse and @homeformyheart

[griffin-wood]

— when i look at you.

(griffin wood and raylene gray from @bodycountgame )

when i look at you,

it caught me by surprise,

as my gaze falls on your contagious smile,

the butterflies along with my heart,

as it beats a little louder than before.

when I look at you,

I felt a bit braver,

as I jump into an oblivion,

fighting an invisible fear that holds me back for all these years,

with the feeling that you'll catch me in your arms.

when I look at you,

the unknown feels familiar - an olden memory translated into one's mind,

as i took the very first step,

with your lips on mine,

letting our fates intertwined,

for the very first time.

when I look at you,

fear has become a stranger to my eyes,

as I say goodbye - to the person who I was in the past,

because something tells me that its gonna be alright,

as his smile makes it all worth the while.

when I look at you

with a nod; a smile, a little bit of laughter too,

my heart says 'yes,

'yes' to opening it to you,

'yes' to a new beginning with you,

'yes' to falling in love with you,

for the rest of our lives. — sept. 20

tags: (low-key don't know who to tag zjsks) @nickeymouse , @winterkeys , @takemyopenheart , @wayhavenots , @stephschoices and @homeformyheart , @moderarato

[griffin-wood]

longing (raylene's pov-ish - pining over charlie from afar 🏃‍♀️)

thank you @ariondevereux for listening to my rambles and this happened <3

longing,

it's the only feeling that has been living in me,

the dream of having you as mine,

which began at the brink of sunset as it ends when the moon disappears.

it's complicated,

as I witness the sun in your eyes,

before it gazes into the glistening eyes of mine,

hoping that I have done enough to hid the pain through the words,

The words where poets expressed a love once in a lifetime,

a story where it follows the seven seas in the world,

as the words only become the product of my feelings,

the longing I have to be in the arms of another.

tagging: @nickeymouse for reasons which is charlie ehejjdd (sorry Ari 😭) and a few people as well @takemyopenheart , @wayhavenots , @javallsyfyn who I can think of sksks

[griffin-wood]

hey hi feel so free to ignore this but here is a ~Random OC Question~ for any OC(s) of your choosing: What is your OC like as a neighbor?

hiiiiiii! i'm so sorry this took me a whiiile to answer, but ty for sending in anon! <3 AND I'M INTRIGUE with this question tbh! I'm gonna talk about a few of them for this, Raylene, Naya, Rina, and Zeph!

Raylene: Honestly, she would be a good neighbor. Also, she likes to greet her neighbors, always with a wave. She doesn't really talk to them a lot, but a wave would subside. She will be a good neighbor, because well, she knows what its like having very terrible ones in the past.

Naya: Honestly, you never see her a lot at home much. So, she's the neighbor that doesnt really exist until well, a neighbor calls her out for it! She tends to come back home very late, and leave home very early. So, she never really made any enemies in the neighborhood so thats good for her. She just tend to disappear a lot heh.

Rina: BEST. NEIGHBOR. EVER. she would always bake and cook for her neighbors, and I headcanon, she's living next to this family for years now - and she would join the kids on their playdates and such. She can be intimidating, but she's the friendliest neighbor ever. Be greeted with flowers and sunshine in the morning, because our girl here is a morning person!

Zeph: well............not the best, also not the worst. But, well; pretty noisy at home. Honestly, he is the type of guy who accidentally plays his music TOO LOUD. but, learns his lesson when a neighbor kinda yell at him to stop, and he indeed stop. He is improving slowly, and slowly trying to...well, not be in the neighbors bad graces, but - also, his neighbor's cats would stop by his front door, everytime he leaves the house and he transform into a soft boy at the sight of it. Boy is a cat whisperer hehe!

[griffin-wood]

Impromptu Disney Movie Night

Pairing: Arthur Campbell x Raylene Gray from @bodycountgame .

Summary: Arthur watches Ratatouille for the first time with Raylene's insistence.

A/N: Based on the ratatouille ask here and an excuse to rewatch (literally now sjsksk) my comfort movie again! I hope hope hope I didn't mess up Arthur, enjoy! I apologize for the grammar mistakes in advance!

"Wait. Hold up - you never watched ratatouille?" Raylene gasp at the fact, as she took the remote from his hand. She immediately searched for it in a flash, before patting the seat beside her. "Cancel all the horror flicks because tonight we'll be watching this cinematic event. Sit down." She orders before Arthur joins skeptically beside her as the Disney intro appears on the screen.

"I have tasted ratatouille - it's quite a meal if that's what the movie is about then," Arthur states as the title appears, as Raylene shushed him. An olden thought crosses her mind, as she admits.

"I admit - when I was a kid I thought ratatouille is made out of pepperoni's instead of... vegetables?" Raylene admits as Arthur looks at her with the look that screams insulting with a sprinkle of 'what-the-heck.

Raylene rolls her eyes at his expression. "Says someone who never watched ratatouille - speak for yourself, Campbell. That's an insult of its own." She playfully stuck her tongue out his way, making him sigh - possibly questioning this decision.

"Fine, I'll let myself enjoy this 'cinematic event' then." While his hands making usual air-quotes making her grin, as they continue watching it.

-

Arthur took the remote and paused the movie. "Okay, first of all - that's unhygienic! The woman has to clean her whole house from that... monstrosity." He raised an eyebrow during the scene where Remy and the other rats are trying to escape leaving their footprints everywhere, to note the disgusted expression on Arthur's face. Raylene sigh, before saying, "Just assume the woman did clean it's her kitchen after all." She takes the remote from his hand and pressed play.

He paused it a few scenes later - as a scene of Remy preparing the soup in the kitchen, as a groan escapes one frustrated Raylene. "Okay, is that even sanitary? Why is the chef tasting the soup? That's unsanitary! I am friends with the people in the industry and this is...." He was cut off as a pillow flew smacking him in the face.

A look of pure betrayal paints his expression before Raylene replies. "Shhhhh! It's a movie babe, enjoy it before I smack you again." There's a sharp tone in her voice, as the movie starts to play again.

And....a few moments later (again).

"The rat 'Remy' here is controlling him. Literally controlling his hair, how does a tiny rat manage to hold on that much weight - how is that possible? and...also, there's a shadow on the top of the chef hat! How can nobody saw that?!" The disbelief in Arthur's tone making her groan much louder, a signal for him to stop before he speaks again.

"Also, the dishwasher and the rats. It was made for dishes, and what are the logistics in this? Does it clean the rats or, is it a magical thing which cleans both the dishes and the rats - and imagine all the diseases. Raylene, this is absurd." He criticizes once more before taking a sip of wine from his glass.

That's the final straw for one Raylene Gray. Nobody messes with her movie and he is not an exception - as Raylene turns to face him, as his gaze falls onto her, who's looking somewhat scary at the moment. He recalls one of the first things Rose (a.k.a Raylene's lil sister) told him about Raylene's pet peeves; never ever talk during her favorite movies. He remembers, she mentions on the 'Rose Incident' - a story where Ray actually asks Rose to leave the room for criticizing the movie they were watching a few years ago. He's in deep trouble.

"Arthur Campbell, shut up." He didn't manage to reply before she pressed her lips against his with the intention to shut him up, she smiles in satisfaction as it did work as a thought crosses her mind, finally got to shut him up for once.

It was meant to be a short distraction, yet they were both were into the kiss quite...deeply as the credits roll. Raylene pulls away suddenly, as a frown appears on her face. "No, no, no, no - we missed Anton's speech! That is my favorite scene; damn it." She sounds genuinely saddened by the fact, as Arthur stood up to fetch the remote - replaying it all over again from the beginning.

Raylene's eyes fall on him, somehow a question on the motivation of his actions. "C'mon, let's watch it again then. And I promise to finally shut my mouth." He says patting the empty space beside him on the couch.

Ray sits down beside him, a weary look on her face before pulling out her pinky finger to him. "Pinky promise then?" He sighs and begrudgingly nods, "fine - all the pinky promises."

She smiles before warning him again, "Alright I believe you but if you open your mouth and make me miss a part again. I will not hesitate for the Rose treatment got it, pal?" Raylene sounded serious, as Arthur doesn't buy the bold facade as he lets out a chuckle, placing an arm around her getting themselves comfortable for the encore.

"Whatever you say, love." He replies as the room is filled once more with the sound of ratatouille playing in the background as Arthur keeps his promise to be quiet after all. She smiles to herself, pulling the blankets over them - satisfied. However, deep in her mind, she knows he'll ask questions again and again as he always does. Maybe this time, she wouldn't mind it.

Maybe she won't mind it at all.

THE END

tags: @wayhavenots , @winterkeys , @takemyopenheart , @winslowmontgomery , @stephschoices , @homeformyheart ! ( I still don't have a proper tag list, but if u wanna be removed - lmk!)

[griffin-wood]

#13 and anyone who sparks joy (but maybe Ryan and Nyra???)

Raylene/Charlie + #13. Enchanted by Taylor Swift.

send me a pairing + number from my Spotify wrapped for a short scene!

This is me praying that

This was the very first page

Not where the story line ends

My thoughts will echo your name, until I see you again

These are the words I held back, as I was leaving too soon

I was enchanted to meet you

Sounds of laughter fills the empty cafe, it's too late. Yet, neither of them wanted to leave. In her mind, an interview is like - something formal, something there wouldn't be much laughter, more scowling through her experience. But, this one...it's different.

She's smiling, he's laughing over a cup of caramel macchiato that surely would keep her awake at night - thinking of this moment like a broken record. His smile mirrors hers, the laugher is infectious - his smile put her to ease, as they talked about life and more. A book can be made through their daily conversations, an argument about Jar jar Binks - or just, something simple like candy.

As the workers tight smile, forces them to leave. They stepped into the cold night, with the neon lights in the streets become their companion - it was a lovely evening indeed.

“I'll see you again soon enough?” Charlie's voice rang through her ears, making her smile wider than ever.

“Depends, is the next treat on you?” She tries her best upon a flirtatious banter, yet her blush betrayed her - causing Charlie to chuckle at the sight of it.

“Deal.” He says, as they both stood on the sidewalk. Not wanting to leave, as the night getting darker — as they smiled toward each other; it was something different. It felt like a new beginning, a new page for them as Raylene breaks the silence first.

“My car is over there - so, I'll... see you soon enough.” She smiles at him, as Charlie nods; going on separating ways.

As the car ignition was on, she smiles to herself. The reality over entering a reality show hasn't came through; as her thoughts wonder through the memories. How comfortable it was, and how she wishes - hopes that there's more of this in the future. More dumb conversations with him, over a cup of coffee; it's the perfect company.

Back home, the first sentence she wrote - a quote, from somewhere she recognized, a song. 'i was enchanted to meet you' in bold. She definitely shares the sentiment, counting on the days where she could see him again; maybe for the first time in her life... she'll feel what she's been writing about all along.

THE END.

Tagging: @wayhavenots , @khiita (cause it's charlie ehhehe) , @takemyopenheart , @winterkeys , @stephschoices ! (If u wanna be removed or tagged - lmk!!!)

[griffin-wood]

👾

AZIAAAA tysm! 💖 The song I shall pick today is for Raylene Gray:

THERE'S QUITE A VALUABLE EXPLANATION! honestly, that's all she wants eeeeeeek.

And I miss the days When I was young and naive I thought the perfect guy would come and find me Now happy ever after it don't come so easily

This whole verse, honestly explains it all. It's just easy for her to write a happily ever after in her mind, and type it all away one night. But, a happily ever after in real life...she knows its not easy. Never really easy, and this song definitely explains it super perfectly? And Ray, she's a dreamer - she wants...the happily ever after, but....it's never really easy for her - and she just, she definitely cherish the days she would tell her sister about all the stories that she has made in her head and all of it ends in quite a happy ending, well - except for hers. :'>

(Send me a 👾, and I'll share a song from an OC playlist)