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arieldelamar :

“Yeah! I am!” said Ariel brightly. “She’s my business partner, actually. Friend first, though,” she grinned. “I guess if you know her then you know that we’re doing our fashion thing together,” she nodded. Everyone always seemed to know how Katherine was, anyway. It was hard not to. 

“Well it’s nice to finally meet you. I’ve heard her say so much about you--all good things of course-- but I could never get the chance to actually meet you.” Brighton told the girl before reaching back and pulling her short hair into a small pony tail to get it out of her face for the time being. “Of course, she’s been filling me in on all the details you guys have planned and I told her that I’d help you guys out in anyway possible with the interviews and everything I have coming up on the Tonight show and what not. I made sure to plan everything after your launch party so I could show off your line.” She chuckled.

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luca-carlisle :

“Well, thank you. And really, I don’t mind. You can come over any time to play with her, I’m sure she’d love your company, and I know it’ll make you happy,” he smiled. “Makes sense. You want to know you’ll be able to give a pet the love and care they deserve.” Nodding, Luca explained where the boxes of cereal and oatmeal went, where the fruit and the taco supplies went as well. 

“Yeah. Maybe I’ll kidnap her one night and bring her to my place when Noel’s in town and can convince him even more that he needs to move back here and let me get a dog.” Brighton told him, glancing over her shoulder with a smile before she turned around fully to grab the next few items to put away for her friend. “So besides the whole injury--what’s been going on? I feel as if I barely see you around these days but that’s probably my fault since I’m always training it seems.”

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thekylejoseph :

Kindness was something Kyle didn’t really know how to take. He didn’t genuinely believe it most of the time. Especially coming from someone he didn’t really know. So, it was always easier to become a bit aggressive and push people away. Even easier when he felt defenseless. But if he gave the slightest bit of thought about the situation, considering the blonde’s words, he should have known she wasn’t anything but sincere. “Yeah…” Kyle muttered in slight defeat. Fine. If anything, he owed Alaska that much to get along with this girl and make it back in one piece. “I’m Kyle.” He squeezed his eyes shut a moment before trying to refocus his vision. “Yeah. Queen Apartments… I think I’ve seen you… lugging some big ass case around…”

“It’s nice to finally put a name to your face.” Brighton told him as she tried her best to keep her eyes ahead of her and not giving them impression she was closely watching him to make sure he was doing alright. He already became a little snappy at her because of slightly overbearing need to help, she didn’t want to fully push him to a point where he’d storm off and something could happen. “Yeah, that was probably me lugging around my snowboarding case. I kind of use it for just about everything even when I’m not going to an event and just traveling.” She chuckled softly. “Are you from this area?”

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emmwinn :

Although it was something he would never admit, Emmett did like to swim. He liked being in the water, but he didn’t like being so bare around others. His eyes were on the indoor pool for a while, but it always seemed to be so crowded. Well, one person was crowded to him. Once he finally had an opportunity, he took it. Spending almost two hours hanging and swimming around. He enjoyed the time alone, the silence as he began to dry himself off. The door soon opened and his eyes glanced quickly, now feeling exposed. Not finding it within himself to say hello, he looked over at the other person, giving them a head nod. It was the best he could do.

With the night approaching and the blonde wanting a change in scenery for a bit instead of looking at the walls of her apartment and the screen of her phone, Brighton figured a dip in the new pool would be worth it. She could relax a bit and since everyone was probably getting home from work and settling in for the night it wouldn’t be a crowded place. Walking in the indoor pool area, Brighton looked around and was met with someone who seemed to be drying themselves off and an empty pool. “Oh, I’m sorry--I didn’t mean to interrupt anything.” She told the other as she let the door close behind her. “You weren’t doing laps for anything were you? I’d hate to get in the way.”

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hotxroddyxx :

Roderick patted the seat next to him, seeing the look on the other person’s face telling all. He slid his black frames on to show he meant business. “Come onn” He said, his hands planting on the table. 

“I have amazing ears to listen!”

“Yeah but that doesn’t mean you can keep a secret. How am I suppose to know you won’t run off and tell someone and it turns into this huge game of telephone and by the time it gets to the media or even the person it’s about, everything will be all messed up.” Brighton told him, slinking down in her chair as she sat across from him before she reached for her coffee.

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doutzensaintjames :

Doutzen preferred to work out outside. She liked breathing in fresh air versus stale recycled air and gym sweat. However, she was even less of a fan of intentionally going out in bone-chilling weather unless you had to. So the fact that it’d been warmer than usual was all the excuse, she needed to venture out side for a run. The brunette was so much in her own world that she didn’t notice the person trying to get her attention, not even when she paused to stretch for a moment.

While out on her usual run she was always fond of having once the weather broke in Denver, Brighton was in her own world as she pushed herself to make up for slacking the past few days. Running was something that came easy to her, but even as active as she was to keep in shape for her sport, she still hated it but knew that being outside made it all that much better. As she ran down the path she noticed something fall from the other running in front of her and picked it up, though as she stopped to get the girl’s attention as she called out to her they simply kept running. Brighton picked up running once again and caught up to the girl and tried calling out one more but still nothing. Tapping the other on her shoulder as she tried to catch her breath, Brighton held up the other’s keys. “I think----I think these are yours.”

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call; brighton

Katherine: He told me he doesn't... [quiets for a bit] I'm not trying to sabotaged myself [pauses], oh okay maybe a little bit. I know it doesn't make any sense how I feel like I need to hear him say it, but it's... I always love people who don't love me and I guess it's messing up my head a little. I don't know, it's stupid. And last time wasn't a stunt, I did it because, well you know why and yeah... I know I'll be miserable, why do you think I'm here moping and talking to you instead of being out there with him? I need you to talk me out of doing my worst.

Brighton: You need to stop comparing your relationship you have now with the past. Zach isn't the other guys you've dated and you need to remind yourself of that and also that the past needs to stay in the past. Okay, so he might have said he doesn't love you but you also need to realize that he needs to work up to that point and realize it within himself that he does. It might not be today, it might not be tomorrow or a month from now but you shouldn't give up on what you guys have over this. You shouldn't call it off because of three little words and you shouldn't let yourself sit there and live inside your mind because you're bringing up all these things that shouldn't be a problem. You're turning little moments into fights and this isn't who you are, Kat. You're above picking these fights and above needing someone's approval. Just please go out and be with him, go out there and have him teach you how to surf and enjoy your time together because March is a big month for you and you're going to be away from him a lot.. [ She pauses] I--I'm sorry if I suck at this. Normally Noel's giving you the pep talks and I'm taking on Zach duty when you guys are fighting. [She chuckles lightly]

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aj-siciliani :

“Yeah, I’m still on-call but technically it’s my day off, so why not celebrate, right? C’mon, a little pre-hump day treat?”

“So what are we truly celebrating then--your day off or the fact the week is nearly over?” Brighton asked as she stood at the bar she visited with a few friends while they were in town. “I know we don’t really need a reason to celebrate, but it’s better if we have one. Makes buying the amount of drinks we’ll have tonight seem less terrible.”

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thekylejoseph :

“I’m not a fucking kid.” Kyle quickly bit his tongue after. Yeah, he was well aware his response was completely uncalled for. But this was the one thing he hated. He didn’t need to be babysat or for someone to hold his hand. She was only trying to help, he reminded himself. Which he could admit was probably for the best; her walking with him. No matter how much he protested. “Sure, fine. Whatever,” he caved after mulling over his thoughts and muttering a quick ‘sorry’ shortly after.

Brighton knew that not everyone would take to her kindness that she wanted to dish out for little gestures to make sure someone stayed safe. She couldn’t help being concerned though. It was the way she was raised, the typical southern hospitality and charm she had distilled in her since birth but she was just hoping that the boy would stop putting up the fight he was giving her and realize that something wasn’t right. “It’s okay. I’m not trying to treat you like a child or that you’re incapable of doing something but something’s just off and I just want to make sure you’re safe and someone doesn’t get a phone call about you---you know what I mean?” She asked, trying to explain her point of view to him before she carried on walking with him down the sidewalk. “I’m Brighton--You’re in the Queen Apartments, right? I could have sworn I saw you a few times there.”

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arieldelamar :

Ariel smiled. “I would never judge anyone’s dancing skills. Besides, anyone is capable of dancing, I believe. Especially with a bit of practice and getting used to it. But I also think that being a teacher takes a certain kind of finesse. I can give a shot, if you want, ” she told her with a small nod. “I’m Ariel, by the way.”

“Well, if you’re up for the challenge then let’s see what we have going on here.” Brighton told her as she walked into the room a little bit more and smiled when she introduced herself Hearing the name she tilted her head, wondering if this was Katherine’s Ariel, the one she heard so much about with the clothing line and brand getting launched soon. “It’s nice to meet you. I’m Brighton--are you by any chance friend with Katherine? Your name just sounds so familiar.”

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luca-carlisle :

“Thank you,” he laughed, giving her a grin. “I’ll definitely take you up on that. My trainer told me I couldn’t do anything too strenuous and I’m not allowed to work my upper body at all,” Luca huffed, pouting a bit. He watched Brighton excitedly go to Ghost and laughed, putting the rest of the things down. “I got her a few weeks ago. She’s the best. And Bash got a dog too, so they’re best friends,” he explained “I get that. I was nervous about my schedule but I guess now it doesn’t really matter,” the hockey player said, cooing when Ghost went and got her little stuffed panda that was already well-worn, bringing it over to Brighton and wagging her tail. “You can come over and love her whenever you want.” 

“Well, I’m sure we can figure out some things to do for you and make it fun so you’re not completely bored with it all. Don’t stress about it too much, I’ll come to your work out rescue.” Brighton told him, laughing for a moment as she followed him into this apartment to help him with the bags he was once carrying, knowing he shouldn’t be doing anything such as that. “That’s adorable and honestly you should have never told me that because you will never be able to get rid of me. Noel and I wanted an animal but we couldn’t settle on what to get and we figured it was for the best right now with everything we have going on. I know I personally wanted him to get something to keep him company in our old apartment in Pittsburgh, but he’s too involved with the novel he’s writing, he had all his characters to keep his mind occupied.” She told him before moving over to the bags to unload them for him. “Tell me where everything goes and I’ll put it away.”

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Be that strong girl that everyone knew would make it through the worst, be that fearless girl, the one who would dare to do anything, be that independent girl who didn’t need a man; be that girl who never backed down.

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call; brighton

Katherine: [stays quiet for a while after Brighton finished talking] But the thing is, he doesn't though. Love me, I mean. He doesn't love me and that's not me being paranoid or insecure, Bri. Go ask him if you want to, but that's the truth. I'm not saying he doesn't care about me or he doesn't want to be with me, that much is true, but love? No. He just don't. And I don't know if he'll ever love me. And sometimes it makes me wonder if I should even stay.

Brighton: How do you even know, just because he won't tell you? Kat, there's a lot going on within his head and just because he doesn't say something doesn't mean he doesn't love you. I don't know why you're so obsessed with wanting to hear him say it to you, I don't know why you think you need him to say it so much. Once it's said, nothing magical happens. All of your problems that were there before it was said are still there, all of the things that he did to irritate you are still going to happen. Saying I love you to a person doesn't fix anything, it's just another phrase in this world that people make out to be this huge defining moment in a relationship and I hate to ruin your little bubble but it's nothing special as what it seems like you're making it out to be. {Brighton sighs.] I don't understand why you're trying to sabotage yourself and this relationship all because of this. Zachary does love you whether you believe it or not, he won't admit it fully but he has to work up to it and do it on his own terms. You can leave if you want. You can pull another stunt like you did last time and leave but you're going to be miserable. I know you, Katherine and I know this is all going to piss you off but if you leave you're going to be miserable because all you want is to be with him--though who am I to say anything because nine times out of ten you'll do your own thing anyways. Whatever it is you do though, know that he wouldn't be with you, he wouldn't have gone to hell and back with your parents and get thrown in this world he doesn't want to be involved in if something wasn't at least there.

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luca-carlisle :

He remembered seeing all about the accident when it had happened. Luca had been nervous for her and relieved when she’d been able to pull through it all. “I remember that. I’m glad everything turned out okay. Is it stupid I’m nervous about gaining weight? I can’t work out really…” the man admitted quietly. “Well…thank you.” Leading her into his apartment, a little boston terrier came running over, wagging her tail. “That’s Ghost, she’s harmless.” 

“No, there’s nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to that, but if you want we can work out together and I can show you a few things to take it easy on yourself. Walking always does wonders, same with the stair master-- and a yoga ball never hurt anyone.” She told him, smiling and trying to keep a positive attitude she usually had so that he could feel more at ease about the whole thing. Walking into his apartment and squealing lightly at the sight of the dog of his, Brighton got a little excited seeing the small animal. “Oh the second I put these down, I’m going to love you up.” she told the pup before walking into the kitchen and setting the bags down on the table. Picking up the dog she let it lick her chin before petting them and facing Luca. “When did you get this little nugget? I always wanted one, but it would be so unfair with my schedule I have, especially since Noel isn’t here to keep them company when I’m gone.”

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arieldelamar :

Ariel gave the girl a small smile. “Well, it’s definitely not that hard if you wanted to learn, but god knows if I’d make a good teacher or not,” said Ariel as she tucked a lock of her hair behind her ear. “Yeah, running isn’t fun at all. I always try to keep my brain occupied when I do it, but it never works,” she said and shook her head. “Dancing, though? Much better.”

“Well, normally I’d run around the city but I just wasn’t up to running and getting lost to find my way back an hour or so later like I usually do for my whole routine.” Brighton told her as she stepped closer into the room where she was dancing in and looked around before her eyes fixated on the mirror wall for a moment. “If you are willing to teach me and give me some excitement, I would be happy to learn and to not judge you on your teaching skills---only if you promise not the judge on my terrible dance moves.”

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thekylejoseph :

Kyle focused on the first stationary thing his eyes were drawn to, which happened to be a parked car, oddly enough as she tried offering to get him one. “No. I’m… I’m fine. I’m alright. I don’t need…” Squeezing his eyes shut a moment, he found the pressure point near his wrist to try and help with the nausea. It was frustrating. It didn’t happen too often, but anytime it did, it was frustrating how easily he almost lost his independence. Even if he needed help, he didn’t want it. He was fine without it. “I don’t have that much further.” Trying not to look around or move his head too much, as soon as Kyle could tell the road was clear to cross, he tried to cross again, trying to keep his balance about him.  

Maybe Brighton stepped over the line as she offered to get the boy a car to take him to where he needed to be, but she was just concerned and wanted to make sure nothing happened to him. After closing out the app and tucking her phone back into her bag she had with her, she looked over to him and tried to catch up with him. “At least let me walk with you. Please, I just want to make sure you get to where you need to safe and sound--kind of for my own sanity, but please I’ll be quiet and It’ll be like I’m not even there.”