#isabella of Sullivan

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Meet William Horner and Ali Horner of Sullivan 💜🥧

Jack Horner x Isabella of Sullivan children

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Just a couple of ladies with a good relationship :)

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Becoming an Intelligent Woman

My Dears,

There is no greater goal than being a fine woman who is intelligent, kind, and elegant. As much as we all want to be described with these adjectives, it takes a great amount of discipline to get there. It is very doable only if you are ready to put in the work.

Here are steps you can add to your routine in the next 4 weeks that will make you 1% more intelligent than you were before. This is a process that should become a habit not a goal. It is long term, however, I want you to devote just 4 weeks into doing these steps first and recognize the changes that follow.

Watch documentaries: This is the easiest step, we all have access to Youtube. Youtube has a great number of content on art, history, technology, food, science etc that will increase your knowledge and pique your curiosity. I really did not know much about world history especially from the perspective of World war 1 & 2, the roaring 20s, Age of Enlightenment, Jazz era, monarchies etc but with several channels dedicated to breaking down history into easily digestible forms. I have in the last 4 weeks immersed myself into these documentaries. Here are a few I watched:

The fall of monarchies

The Entire History of United Kingdom

The Eight Ages of Greece

World War 1

World War 2

The Roaring '20s

The Cuisine of the Enlightenment

2. Read Classics: I recommend starting with short classics so that you do not get easily discouraged. Try to make reading easy and interesting especially if you struggle with finishing a book. Why classics? You see, if you never went to an exclusive private school in Europe or America with well crafted syllabus that emphasized philosophy, history, art, and literary classics, you might want to know what is felt like and for me this was a strong reason. Asides that, there is so much wisdom and knowledge available in these books. In these books, you gain insights to the authors mind, the historical context of the era, the ingenuity of the author, the hidden messages, and the cultural impact of these books. Most importantly, you develop your personal philosophy from the stories and lessons you have accumulated from the lives of the characters in the books you read. Here are classics to get you started:

Animal Farm by George Orwell

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald

Candide by Voltaire

Paradise lost by John Milton

3. Study the lives of people who inspire you: I dedicate one month to each person that fascinates me. I read their biography (date of birth, background, death, influences, work, style, education, personal life) For this month, I decided to study Frank Lloyd Wright because I was fascinated by the Guggenheim Museum in New York. I began to read about his influence in American Architecture (Organic architecture, Prairie School, Usonian style), his tumultuous personal life, his difficult relationship with his mentor (Louis Sullivan), his most iconic works etc. By the end of the year I would have learned the ins and outs of people I am inspired by through books and documentaries. Here are other people I plan to learn more about:

Winston Churchill

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Ada Lovelace

Benjamin Franklin

Helen Keller

John Nash

Isabella Stewart Gardner

Caroline Herrera

Ernest Hemingway

Catherine the Great

Ann Lowe

My dears, I hope you enjoyed this read. I cannot wait to write more on my journey to becoming a fine woman. I urge you to do this for four weeks and see what changes you notice. Make sure to write as well, it is important to document your progress.

Cheers to a very prosperous 2024!

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Valdemar: Heralds of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey (1987-1988)

Chosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyond imagining, Talia, once a runaway, has now become a trainee Herald, destined to become one of the Queen's own elite guard. For Talia has certain awakening talents of the mind that only a Companion like Rolan can truly sense.But as Talia struggles to master her unique abilities, time is running out. For conspiracy is brewing in Valdemar, a deadly treason that could destroy Queen and kingdom. Opposed by unknown enemies capable of both diabolical magic and treacherous assassination, the Queen must turn to Talia and the Heralds for aid in protecting the realm and insuring the future of the Queen's heir, a child already in danger of becoming bespelled by the Queen's own foes.

The Memoirs of Lady Trent by Marie Brennan (2013-2019)

You, dear reader, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heart--no more so than the study of dragons itself. But such study offers rewards beyond compare: to stand in a dragon's presence, even for the briefest of moments--even at the risk of one's life--is a delight that, once experienced, can never be forgotten. . . .

All the world, from Scirland to the farthest reaches of Eriga, know Isabella, Lady Trent, to be the world's preeminent dragon naturalist. She is the remarkable woman who brought the study of dragons out of the misty shadows of myth and misunderstanding into the clear light of modern science. But before she became the illustrious figure we know today, there was a bookish young woman whose passion for learning, natural history, and, yes, dragons defied the stifling conventions of her day.

Here at last, in her own words, is the true story of a pioneering spirit who risked her reputation, her prospects, and her fragile flesh and bone to satisfy her scientific curiosity; of how she sought true love and happiness despite her lamentable eccentricities; and of her thrilling expedition to the perilous mountains of Vystrana, where she made the first of many historic discoveries that would change the world forever.

Entwined by Heather Dixon Wallwork (2011)

Just when Azalea should feel that everything is before her—beautiful gowns, dashing suitors, balls filled with dancing—it's taken away. All of it. And Azalea is trapped. The Keeper understands. He's trapped, too, held for centuries within the walls of the palace. So he extends an invitation.

Every night, Azalea and her eleven sisters may step through the enchanted passage in their room to dance in his silver forest, but there is a cost. The Keeper likes to keep things. Azalea may not realize how tangled she is in his web until it is too late.

Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor (2011-2022)

Twelve-year-old Sunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born American. Her features are African, but she's albino. She's a terrific athlete, but can't go out into the sun to play soccer. There seems to be no place where she fits in. And then she discovers something amazing--she is a free agent with latent magical power. Soon she's part of a quartet of magic students, studying the visible and invisible, learning to change reality. But will it be enough to help them when they are asked to catch a career criminal who knows magic too?

Serafina by Robert Beatty (2015-2019)

Serafina has never had a reason to disobey her pa and venture beyond the grounds of the Biltmore estate. There's plenty to explore in her grand home, although she must take care to never be seen. None of the rich folk upstairs know that Serafina exists; she and her pa, the estate's maintenance man, have secretly lived in the basement for as long as Serafina can remember.

But when children at the estate start disappearing, only Serafina knows who the culprit is: a terrifying man in a black cloak who stalks Biltmore's corridors at night. Following her own harrowing escape, Serafina risks everything by joining forces with Braeden Vanderbilt, the young nephew of the Biltmore's owners. Braeden and Serafina must uncover the Man in the Black Cloak's true identity before all of the children vanish one by one.

Serafina's hunt leads her into the very forest that she has been taught to fear. There she discovers a forgotten legacy of magic, one that is bound to her own identity. In order to save the children of Biltmore, Serafina must seek the answers that will unlock the puzzle of her past.

The Children of the Red King by Jenny Nimmo (2002-2009)

The fabulous powers of the Red King were passed down through his descendants, after turning up quite unexpectedly, in someone who had no idea where they came from. This is what happened to Charlie Bone, and to some of the children he met behind the grim, gray walls of Bloor's Academy.

His scheming aunts decide to send him to Bloor Academy, a school for geniuses where he uses his gifts to discover the truth despite all the dangers that lie ahead.

Fairyland by Catherynne M. Valente (2011-2016)

Twelve-year-old September lives in Omaha, and used to have an ordinary life, until her father went to war and her mother went to work. One day, September is met at her kitchen window by a Green Wind (taking the form of a gentleman in a green jacket), who invites her on an adventure, implying that her help is needed in Fairyland. The new Marquess is unpredictable and fickle, and also not much older than September. Only September can retrieve a talisman the Marquess wants from the enchanted woods, and if she doesn't . . . then the Marquess will make life impossible for the inhabitants of Fairyland. September is already making new friends, including a book-loving Wyvern and a mysterious boy named Saturday.

World of the Five Gods by Lois McMaster Bujold (2001-2005)

Lord Cazaril has been in turn courier, courtier, castle-warder, and captain; now he is but a crippled ex-galley slave seeking nothing more than a menial job in the kitchens of the Dowager Provincara, the noble patroness of his youth. But Fortunes wheel continues to turn for Cazaril, and he finds himself promoted immediately to the exalted and dangerous position of secretary-tutor to the Iselle, the beautiful, fiery sister of the heir to Chalion’s throne.

Amidst the decaying splendour and poisonous intrigue of Chalion’s ancient capital, Cardegoss, Cazaril is forced to encounter both old enemies and surprising allies, as he seeks to lift the curse of misfortune that clings to the royal family of Chalion, and to all who come too close to them...

Keys to the Kingdom by Garth Nix (2003-2010)

Arthur Penhaligon's first days at his new school don't go too well, particularly when a fiendish Mister Monday appears, gives Arthur a magical clock hand, and then orders his gang of dog-faced goons to chase Arthur around and get it back. But when the confused and curious boy discovers that a mysterious virus is spreading through town, he decides to enter an otherworldly house to stop it. After meeting Suzy Blue and the first part of "the Will" (a frog-looking entity that knows everything about the House), Arthur learns that he's been selected as Rightful Heir to the House and must get the other part of the clock hand in order to defeat Monday. That means getting past Monday's henchmen and journeying to the Dayroom itself. Thankfully, Arthur is up to the challenge, but as he finds out, his fight seems to be only one-seventh over.

The Riyria Chronicles by Michael J. Sullivan (2013-present)

Hadrian Blackwater, a warrior with nothing to fight for, is paired with Royce Melborn, a thieving assassin with nothing to lose. Hired by an old wizard, they must steal a treasure that no one can reach. The Crown Tower is the impregnable remains of the grandest fortress ever built and home to the realm's most prized possessions. But it isn't gold or jewels that the wizard is after, and if he can just keep them from killing each other, they just might succeed.

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The Girl Next Door

New Jeremiah Fisher series !!! I love TSITP so much and although I'm team Conrad for Belly.. I still love Jeremiah for myself hehe

I'm writing it as an OC, Isabella Sullivan, but I can also release it in a Jeremiah X reader version if it's wanted!

Anyway, here's a preview!!

Series Chapters:

Prologue | Part 1

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He remembers the day he met her. 

He was just 5 years old when the Sullivans moved in next door. He and Conrad watched curiously from his bedroom window as movers went in and out carrying boxes and furniture. The next day, his mom made a big bowl of fruit salad, grabbed his hand, and dragged him with her next door to deliver it to the new neighbors. A kind-eyed blonde woman opened the door, but Jeremiah wasn’t looking at her, his eyes stayed focused on the tiny girl peering just barely from behind the woman’s leg. The girl's position was compromised when her mother backed up into her to fully open the door, inviting Susannah and Jeremiah inside. Her mother seemingly just realizing her daughter was right there put her hand gently on top of her hair, saying,

“This is my Isabella.”

He remembers the day he met her because it was the day he started to fall in love with her.

Now, 11 years later, that little girl no longer attached herself to her mother's side whenever she could. Now instead, she found a 6’2, 16-year-old, salty-haired boy attached to her side whenever he could.

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Part 1 released soon!

[alldancersaretalented]

New solos for nationals

Blue = BD Las Vegas/Orlando, Uncolored = Finals Las Vegas/Orlando

Purple = Protege Radix, Orange = Finals Radix

Red = MVA Velocity, Pink = Finals Velocity

Green = OD NYCDA NYC/PHX, Bold = Finals NYCDA NYC/PHX

CSPAS (All TDA is Las Vegas)

Teresa Nan (7), Waves - Contemporary

Jayda Cook (7), Youth - Contemporary

Skylee Sitterud (11), Gimme More - Ballroom

Skylar DeLoach (12), Hot Like Wow - Jazz

Emberlynn Hill (11-12), We Lost Sight Of The Shoreline - Contemporary

Katheryn Mahoney (11-12), La Vie En Rose - Contemporary

Bella Stepan (13), Land Of All - Contemporary

Dara Rossiter (14), It Fell Quietly - Contemporary

Stella Condie (14), Into My Arms - Contemporary

Halle Hunt (15), La La Land - Contemporary

Kamri Peterson (15), 1977 - Contemporary

Club Dance Studio

Lily Knopps (6), Unchained Melody - Lyrical (ORL)

Abbey Scott (8), In My Memory - Contemporary (LV)

Navy Forrest (9), Into The Void - Contemporary (ORL)

Nixie Vance (9), To Silence - Contemporary (LV)

Makayla Isler (10), Over My Head - Contemporary (LV)

Caitlyn Mckenzie (10), The Pianist - Contemporary

Kennedy Besch (10), In The Mood - Musical Theatre

Kendyl Miller (11), The First Time - Contemporary (ORL)

Isla Gardner (11), Joga - Contemporary (LV)

Dance Enthusiasm (All TDA is Orlando)

Kayleigh Stoler (10), Water Lily - Contemporary

Danceology (All TDA is Las Vegas)

Brody Schaffer (8), Oh Darling - Lyrical

Ava Kim (9), This Will Be - Jazz

Adrianna Cubas (11), Wherever You Will Go - Contemporary

Naomi Morrill (11), Million Reasons - Lyrical

Isabella Amini (11), Nails Hair Hips Heels, Jazz

Hudson Hensely (11), Skins - Contemporary

Kate Blankenship (12), Mourning - Contemporary

Brooke Donnelly (12), A Light Within - Contemporary

Blake Chapman (12), Viola - Jazz

Zsabrina Grenevitch (12), Whispering House - Contemporary

Evelyn Lee (12), Sonata - Contemporary

Charlotte Shinnefield (12), TBA - Contemporary

Ella Bustillos (12), The Glow - Contemporary

Ella-Nani Knight (12), Forever Shifting, Contemporary

Ella Koehnen (12), Internal Collapse - Contemporary

Fiona Sartain (13), Jazz Is For Ordinary People - Tap

Brooke Salazar (13), Circular Translation - Contemporary

Keelyn Jones (13), Unwavering Devotion - Contemporary

Zoey Hibbs (13), Searching Within - Contemporary

Gracie Kim (13), Lacey - Contemporary

Peyton Szuberla (13), Past Recollection - Contemporary

Kylie Kaminsky (14), We Were, We Still Are - Contemporary

Kaelyn Kenneally (15), In The Dark - Contemporary

Khloe Rodriguez (15), Rigid Soul - Contemporary

Sofia Mah (17), Trapped In Cosciousness - Contemporary

Sami Sonder (17), Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Jazz

Emma Donnelly, Threatening My Existence - Contemporary

Caroline Skrable (17), Meeting Of Eyes - Contemporary

Emma Donnelly (17), Rule The World - Contemporary

Epic Dance Complex (All TDA is Orlando

Avery Altobelli (10), Secrets From The Sparrow On My Shoulder - Contemporary

Evolve Dance Complex (All TDA is Orlando)

Lola Rodi (11), Bang Bang - Contemporary

Kensington Dressing (12), Paradox Of Surrender - Contemporary

Zooey Steckbeck (13), Soldier - Contemporary

Maya Rogers (14), Eternal Glory - Contemporary

Elyse Wingertsahn (16), Don't Take The Money - Contemporary

Camryn Lanigan (16), Dance With The Truth - ?

Sam Evans (17), Cover Of Magazines - Contemporary

Larkin Dance Studio (All TDA is Las Vegas)

Jade Glyzinski (7), Smile - Contemporary

Stella Ames (7), Hit Me With A Hot Note - Jazz

Lexie Charnstrom (9), Rewind - Contemporary

Evie McCune-Barrett (9), Hallelujah - Contemporary

Evelyn Ringeisen (9), Praise You - Lyrical

Grace Sullivan (10), Broken Waltz - Contemporary

Neala Murphy (10), This Is Me - Specialty

Kennedy Deuth (11), Vivante - Specialty

Hailey Turnbull (11), Remember - Specialty

Sienna Powers (11), Sunday - Contemporary

Kelsie Jacobson (12), Withered - Contemporary

Finley Ashfield (12), This Is My Hand - Contemporary

Finley Ashfield (12), Fools Who Dream - Lyrical

Tahari Conrad (13), I Won't Complain - Specialty

Ava Munos (14), Once I Was Loved - Lyrical

Brynn Kostka (15), Afloat - Contemporary

Claire Monge (15), Fall Deep - Contemporary

Laci Bloss (15), Pure - Contemporary

Gabrielle Nead (16), Find Me - Contemporary

Kellan Cragg (16), Creeks - Contemporary

Angelina Emberson (17), What I Leave Behind - Contemporary

Lexi Adair (17), Our Love - Contemporary

Bella Jarvis (17), A Blurred Haze - Contemporary

Mather Dance Company (All TDA is Orlando)

Kali Funstron (9-10), Honeymoon Is Over - Jazz

Renee Liu (11-12), Can't Help Falling In Love - Lyrical

Winter Eberts (13), Fame - Jazz

Delaney McCarthy (14), Vow - Contemporary

Breez Carver (14), Afterneath - Contemporary

Sydney Robinson (14-15), Impossible Dream - Lyrical

Jonathan Archer (15), Nemesis - Contemporary

Maddie Ortega (15), Let Me Think - Jazz

Davin Ephraim (16), Margaret - Contemporary

Kaitlyn Ortega (17), Something New - Contemporary

Dyllan Blackburn (17), Kaleidoscope Love - Specialty

Dyllan Blackburn (17), Le Jazz Hot - Jazz

Keaton Evans (17), Falling - Contemporary

Abbey Stahl (16-18), Severance - Contemporary

Ryan Piccerillo (16-18), Blower's Daughter - Lyrical

Shaelan Baldwin (16-18), Fragile - Lyrical

Pave School of the Arts

Gabriela Cuevas (6), Teach Me How To Shimmy - Jazz

Sofia Cuevas (9), Red Football - ?

Talia Donaldson (9), Bad Dream - Open

Addison Sebelius (10), Just A Girl - Open

Kara Chen (9-10?), Someone You Loved - Lyrical

Vanessa Mattar (11), Hero - Lyrical

Alaya Ausar (12), Ain't No Other - Jazz

Tayah Klimuck (12), Serotonin - Contemporary

Kaylee Baldwin (13), This Bitter Earth - ?

Scarlet Kendall (13), Special Death - Open

Haven Warther (15), How Could You - Lyrical

Sienna Hardin (13-15), Nicest Thing - Contemporary

Leni Nam (13-15), Art Deco - Contemporary

Kaylie Do (16), Can I - Jazz

Lyrah Cabrera (17), Do You Feel Real - Contemporary

Spree Hazen (17), Landslide -Lyrical

Peach Miller (16-19), Reaching For Cold Hands - Contemporary

Sydney Parker (16-19), Feelin' - Open

Tiffany Robinson (16-19), Honda - Open

Tiffany Robinson (16-19), Call Me Irresponsible - Contemporary

Project 21 (All TDA is Orlando)

Olivia Armstrong (11), When I Go - Contemporary

Regan Gerena (12), The Hollow - Contemporary

Regan Gerena (12), That's Life - Jazz

Leighton Werner (14), Drag Me Down - Contemporary

Stella Eberts (15), Bloom - Contemporary

Gracyn French (15), Chemtrails Over The Country Club - Contemporary

Studio X

Emma Santos (7), Mr. Big Stuff - Jazz

Abigail Broadhead (15), Black Car - Jazz

The Vision Dance Alliance

Mila Trioli (8), Omni - ?

Everly Hafey (8), Tower Over Me - ?

Reese Rosato (9), Down - ?

Maisie McAllister (11), My Creation - ?

Lucia Milano (11), Unravel - ?

Violet McGuire (12), Meu Amor - ?

Julia Amato (13), Liar - Contemporary

Caitlyn Polis (15), Those Behind Us - ?

West Florida Dance Company (All TDA is Orlando)

Hannah Jackson (9), Chandelier - Contemporary

Stella Brogan (9), Unveiled - Contemporary

Johanna Bryant (10), Youth - Contemporary

Lainey Hess (10), Bring Me Water - Contemporary

Vesper Woo (10), The Maze - Contemporary

Kinzley Dragoonis (11), Wasted Time - Contemporary

Lily Hackney (11), The Audio - Contemporary

Ashlyn Weldon (15), If You Wait - Contemporary

Olivia Griffin (16), Eclipse - Contemporary

MadiKai Treger (17), Black Sky - Contemporary

Caleb Monnell (17), Amen - Contemporary

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TDA LV is tomorrow so let's recap all the popular dancers doing BD by studios

Abby Lee Dance Company:

• Maria Moreno ( Remedy)

CAPAS:

• Kamri Peterson ( A Deal With Chaos)

• Stella Condie ( Comet)

• Tessa Horan ( I Found A Place)

• Halle Hunt ( LaLa Land)

• Mya Tulieva ( Debris)

• Naomi Harper ( Make You Feel My Love)

• Remi Frye ( Imagine)

• Mabel Wilde ( Weird People)

• Isla Parcell ( You Are So Beautiful)

• Stella Binkerhoff ( My Funny Valentine)

• Hailey Bills ( Malaguegna)

• Brooklyn Ward ( Accelerando)

• Rory Frye ( Tempete)

• Khloe Kdouros ( Lovefool)

CLUB DANCE:

• Alexis Alvarez ( Lullaby Dream)

• Kennedy Besch ( Tomorrow's Song)

• Kennedy Marble ( Bitter Earth)

• Tatum Self ( Spectrum Of Love)

• Nixie Vance ( To Silence)

• Kinley Harper ( P.Y.T)

• Lucia Piedrahita ( To Be Loved)

•Paislee Perkins ( Beautiful Like Me)

• Libby Jhonson ( She Remembers)

• Mikayla Isler ( Over My Head)

• Kyle Young ( On Broadway)

•Abbey Scott ( In My Memory)

• Brooklyn Besch ( Illusions)

• Isla Gardner ( Joga)

• Emma Scott ( Spine)

DC2:

• Taylor Morrison ( Stupid)

• Penelope Akey ( Not Gone)

• Savannah Brenly ( Tough Love)

• Scarlett Brenly ( Blackbird)

• Ramsey Landry ( National Pastime)

• Alivia Hughes ( Rest Soft)

• Jaxon Adamson ( Baby I'm A Star)

• Emery Duffin ( The Layers She Shed)

• Claire Pistor ( Piece By Piece)

DANCE DESIGNS DANCE COMPLEX :

• McKenzie Busing ( The Red Hand)

DANCE TOWN MIAMI:

•Amanda Carpenter ( If You Go Away)

• Belle Arauz ( How To Feel)

• Victoria Remon ( Within You)

DANCE UNLIMITED BOISE:

• Megan Barraza ( Wildfire)

DANCEOLOGY

• Soleil Lynch ( In The Void)

• Brody Schaffer (Oh Darling)

• Isabella Lynch ( At My Mercy)

• Zsabrina Grenevitch (New Direction)

DOLCE DANCE STUDIO:

• Payton Kahl ( Welcome Home)

• Zoey German ( Tainted Love)

ELITE DANCE PRO:

• Madisyn Amos ( A New Life)

• River Sergerman ( Shiver)

K2 STUDIOS:

• Abby Viramontes ( Cry Me A River)

• Neraiah Karmann ( Crumbling)

•Kenzli Reece ( Strange Fruit)

• Jessica Sutton ( Wild Is The Wind)

LARKIN DANCE STUDIO:

• Claire Monge ( Fall Deep)

• Harlow Pike ( Blind By)

• Savannah Manzel ( Concerto)

• Jayla Xiong ( We Come Apart)

• Grace Sullivan ( Broken Waltz)

• Mailyn Munos ( Misty)

• Neala Murphy ( This Is Me)

• Evie McCune-Barrett ( Into The Darkness)

• Scarlett Manzel ( What A Feeling)

• Evelyn Ringeisen ( Praise You)

• Giuliana Shea ( I Dreamed A Dream)

• Whitney Lissick ( Orange Colored Sky)

• Harper Kill ( Show Off)

• Savannah Jackson ( No More Tears)

• Ginny Hickembotam-Western ( I Wanna Go To Hollywood)

• Matinly Conrad ( Ain't That A Kick)

• Lexie Charnstrom ( The Last Waltz)

• Chase Lang ( Mr. Bongajales)

• Mila Ashyford ( People's Faces)

• Bella Charnstrom ( Walking On)

• Lilly Anderson ( My Love)

• Kelsie Jacobson ( Turbulence)

• Tillie Khul ( Escape The Weight)

• Finley Ashfield ( Fools Who Dream)

• Palmer Peltier ( The Looking Glass)

• Reese Ringold ( Rescue)

N10 DANCE STUDIOS:

• Madison Ng ( Night Sculpture)

PAVE:

•Liv Matson ( My Mother's Work)

• Tayah Klimick ( Slow Me Down)

STARS:

• Ella Dobler ( Those Who Were Left Behind)

STUDIO X:

• Aurora Andreski ( Ghost)

SUMMER'S DANCE WORKS:

• Jewel Moody ( A. I. Unleashed)

• Camryn Conrad ( The Way)

THE ACADEMY

• Kinsley Stella ( Reflections)

THE BASE DANCE CENTER:

• Roxie Onellion ( Amor)

THE COMPANY SPACE:

• Vivian Marcodes ( Medicine)

• AvaRose Campbell ( The List)

• Stella Marcodes ( Joan Of Arc)

• Zaylee Watson ( Calling Home)

• Piper Perusse (Something's Got A Hold On Me)

• Ila Howick ( Once Upon Another Time)

THE ROCK:

• Melina Biltz ( Inductive Mind)

• Mia Ibach ( Liquid Smooth)

WEST FLORIDA DANCE COMPANY:

• Macey Strickland ( Heavenly Bodies)

WOODBURY DANCE CENTER:

• Kylie Roach ( Small Things)

• Skylar Wong ( Just A Room)

[jknerd]

NIMH AU: Isabella

(Based on a character from original novel "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH", Isabella the young rat^^)

Full Name: Isabella Montgomery

Species: Im-Human (through experiment)

Age: 18~19

Gender: Female

Other names: Isa, Izzy, Bella

Occupations: Student (formerly), Librarian (currently)

Residence: 1st Bund of NIMH (formerly), New Bund of NIMH (currently)

Family: Mrs. Montgomery (mother), Isaac (twin brother)

Relationships: Justin (first crush), Elizabeth Brisby (her “love rival”; formerly->friend), Jonathan Brisby (her family’s lifesaver; deceased), Hermione (teacher; formerly)

Likes: Reading books, watching Justin from afar, children, Justin’s happiness Dislikes: Jenner’s obsession for revenge and power, Justin’s unrequited(?) affection for Elizabeth Brisby (formerly)

Isabella Montgomery was a young IM-Human lady living among the IM-humans in the Bund. Widely known as a blooming belle of her society, she has blond hair and violet eyes. As a little girl, she was imprisoned with her mother an her twin brother Isaac after her father was sent away to war prison camp and they were experimented in NIMH facility. However, they were rescued by Jonathan Brisby and his allies, agreed to live in the Bund ever since they heard of her father killed by enemy soldiers and lost their homes by bomb. At one point, Isabella was nearly caught by enemy soldiers but was saved by Justin who slain them before they could harm her further. Hence, little Isabella developed a huge crush on him, even told her fellow IM-Human peers she dreams to marry him when she’s older. Although, her peers laughed it off.  She also viewed Jonathan as a perfect hero and never thought of the idea of him settle down and marry normal woman. Eventually, she was shocked to hear Jonathan’s death and that he has wife and children.

A natural bookworm with kind heart, when she heard Brisby family are to move their house as Timothy got ill, she volunteered with other IM-Human females to help the widow as Isabella was eager to suggest interesting books to Brisby children as they have shown interests on written texts other than what their late father gave to them. Although Isabella was jealous of Elizabeth and proclaimed she dreams to marry Justin, she was puzzled when Elizabeth respond with maternal smile as Isabella’s innocent crush on Justin reminded her of her behavior around Jonathan when she was her age. Witnessing Elizabeth’s fragile feature as human yet her fear overcame by her practical view of reality and determination to protect her children, Isabella sees why Justin developed romantic interest towards the Brisby widow. Thus, becoming much nicer to Elizabeth, even assisting her to visit Jonathan’s grave. It was revealed that at one point Isabella confessed her feelings to Justin, but he politely and firmly rejected her. 

When Elizabeth voiced her decision to volunteer to distract Drago, Isabella was immensely concerned as she knows Drago’s amorous misdeeds and the possibility of him hurting her. For Elizabeth’s safety, Isabella snuck out to watch over her during the mission to drug Drago with sleeping powder and was seen relieved when Elizabeth completed the task. However, when returning to Brisby Manor, Isabella was shocked to find Nicodemus dead and the manor was immobilized. Sensing Jenner’s sudden grasp on the power to be suspicious, she speculated he was involved with Nicodemus’ death and the immobilization of Brisby manor. Along with Sullivan, she rushed to warn Justin when Jenner abducted Elizabeth. Later, she was seen shocked to see Brisby manor destroyed, but in relief to see Elizabeth and her children unharmed. Along with IM-Humans, Isabella was seen in tears of joy to see Nicodemus revived and Timothy alive as IM-Human. Through days IM-Humans help Elizabeth with restoring her family house, Isabella noticed the growing crestfallen look on Justin’s face, then realized that when the manor reconstruction is complete Elizabeth and Justin have to be in separate ways. Catching a hint of Elizabeth’s feelings for Justin, Isabella gave the two some privacy while helping Auntie Shrew with children out of house. Isabella was seen next day, bidding goodbye to Brisby children as she has grown attached to them. Days went by, in new Bund at Thorn Valley, Isabella became a librarian helping Nicodemus with recording his prophecies and recording the reformations on the book as Justin became a new leader of IM-Humans.

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RADIX NATIONALS RESULTS 2023

MINI PROTEGE TOP 33:

Sofia Cuevas - PAVE

Zaeda Borlaza  - NOR CAL

Mya Lanigan - EVOLVE

Everleigh Soutas - PAVE

Tenley Anthony - DANCEPLEX

Leighton Brandt - MATHER

Madisyn Rose Amos - CLUB

Isabella Dyer - DANCEPLEX

Mika Takase - NOR CAL

Addilynn Sullivan - DU BOISE

Katy Lawrence -SUMMIT

Brooklyn Ward - CSPAC

Melina Biltz - THE ROCK

Kennedy Truax - DANCE PRECISIONS

Mila Renae - STUDIO X

Clara Yerk - JERSEY CAPE

Katie Carlson - EVOKE

Chacha Shen - MATHER

Aaliyah Kirk - CSPAS

Lucia Piedrahita - DANCEPLEX

Payton Jetson - NOR CAL

Braydon Ziegler - ELITE

Tabitha Nan - CSPAS

Addyson Paul - PAVE

Zoey Brooks - SUMMIT

Ruby Taylor - CSPAS

Aria Bongiorno - DANCE DELUXE

Estelle Newsom - VDANSE

Skye Harrell - MATHER

Isabella Angryczak -JERSEY CAPW

Aurora Brady - AURORA MONROE

Kate Matthews - STUDIO X

Ava Gutmann - MATHER

[easthavenhq]

EAST HAVEN'S 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT: THE WIND STORM

With the 1 year anniversary of East Haven's opening, we have decided to have an event that centers around a wind storm that is blowing it's way through town, inciting chaos where ever it goes. The event will start on January 5th at 12pm (noon) and end on January 15th at 12am (midnight). No new starters should be posted after January 10th.

You were placed into groups that are listed below. You will be expected to write with at least one character in that group that you normally do not write with. You are still free to do other threads with others in the group, but are required to at least one.

Participation for this event will be mandatory. Acceptances and checks will be held as usual. Reminder: Injuries need to be in by January 3rd*. You can find the form here. Details of this will be posted on the 5th.

Characters and locations are listed under the cut and will be updated with acceptances & unfollows. Please use the tag easthavenevent007.

East Haven Memorial - Maple Hills

Stevie Wagner - Kayla Johnny Wagner - K Sunny Hussan - Jennie River Jackson - Star Sarah Ruiz - El Gale Peterson - Nadine Callum Jackson - Madison Alec Kincade - Justin Aubrey Miller - Lital Wesley Levitt - K

City Hall - Downtown

Nate Clairmont - Kayla Brody Evans - Jackie Aarin Duskin - K Chantel Bedford - Katelyn Ann-Marie Seigert - Jennie Maggie Sommers - Kayla Mallory Sinclair - K Verity Wagner - Mat Max Diax - Star Isabella Castro - JimJam Andrew Jackson - Nadine

Willow Springs Apartments - Downtown

Ashi Hussan - Kayla Emre Ediz - K Orion Blakely - Justin Jude Sanchez-Khalid - Star Amerie Chen - Mat Dana Allen-Lopez - K Apollo Williams - Desi Riley Day - Marie Celine Ediz - Gigi Beyza Senkan - Kayla

Heywood University - Downtown

Liliana Santos-Blake - Nadine Cami Quintana-Lopez - Marie Cristian Hernandez - Dix Asher Spring - Kae Wyatt Wheeler - K Prue Cassidy - Kayla Marcus Reyes - K Alex Fontenelle - Madison Frederick Sullivan - Star Genevieve Hernandez - Beki

Fire Department - Downtown

Connor Bowen - K Penelope Ruiz - Nadine Benjamin Jackson - Justin Harlow Hanlon - S Eddie Castro - Kayla Ari Seong-Paterson - Katelyn Keely Seigert - Desi Brady Levitt - Jennie Roman Rhodes - G Javier Rivera - Dix Renee Thompson - K

Mount Aston Lodge - Mount Aston

Josiah Huddington - Katelyn Neena Wagner - Gigi Dilara Baysal - K Malik Farouk - Jackie Travis Jackson - Kayla Samuel Bradford - S Cameron Hatcher - Dix Mason Paterson - K Josh Pryce - Nadine Diego Castro - Star

Gas n Go - Sutherland Park

Shane Marshall - Jay Alice Cheung - K Bridget Levitt - Kayla James Morrison - Sam Quentin Levitt - Nadine Hunter Renner - Star Bee Bowen - El Estella Harris - Lital Julieta Alvarez - K Alliannah Vaughn - Katelyn

Animal House Shelter - Maple Hills

Evren Osman - Katelyn Morgan Fontenelle - K Alaric Farrow - S Lance Browne - Justin Roberta Rhodes - Kayla Gavin Gunther - Jackie Chanse Ainsworth - Kae Chloe Austin - Madison Mateo Torres - K Isla Ricci - Mat

South Pines - Primrose Heights

Abraham Wilson - K Julian Heywood - Nadine Luciana Medina - Kayla Owen Bentley - Star Ricky Thompson - Jennie Luna Morales - Lital Simon Heywood - Marie Matt Wheeler - Kayla Valentina Delgado - K Rohan Belton-Stone - Justin

Old Maple Way - Maple Hills

Dean Walker - Dix Nicole Peterson - Kayla Haven Sinclair - Katelyn Oliver Hensley - JimJam Aster Moon - G Hazal Senkan - K Kanyon Webb - Jackie Aindreis Blythe - Marie Yasmin Ansari - K Sydney Heywood - Gigi Demir Ediz - Lisa

Tequila Cowboy - Sutherland Park

Donovan Morgan - Star Marcel Vaughn - Mat Amayah Fontenelle - Nadine Abel Morgan - K Teagan Weatherford - Katelyn Jaslene Clairmont - K Maverick Bennett - Dix Sofia Carmichael - Kayla Romeo Clark - Jackie Graham Winters - JimJam

Maple Hills Mall - Maple Hills

Parker Campbell - K Xia Huang-Clark - Kayla Viktor Pierce - Dix Lenny Clairmont - K Nancy Lee - Kayla Nora Sinclair - Beki Tyler Day - Star Summer Cassidy - El Ali Webster - Sam Daniel Kwon - Nadine Harrison Lee - Jennie

Moose Lodge Rentals - Primrose Heights

Nick Wagner - Kayla Eli Browne - K Vivek Virani - Jackie Charlie Davis - Star Waverly Erickson - Em Cael Montgomery - Nadine Adem Sahir - Madison Jeremy Lieberman - Kayla Jo Spring - Marie Logan Walker - K

*We did change this so we could have time to talk to and plan these injuries.

[reinapantera]

A random night....

Horner: I love you.... "out of the sudden" I hate you. I like you. I hate you. I love you. I think you’re stupid. I think you’re a loser. "Isabella with an emotionless face look at Jack and gasp 'huh' turn around to the book" I think you’re wonderful.... I want to be with you. I don’t want to be with you. I would never date you. I hate you. I love you…..I think the madness started the moment we met and you shook my hand. Did you have a disease or something?

Isabella: How do you know it's love and not obsession? "Pauses amd frown her face" I can tell when I hate someone... "While playing with Jack's hair"

Horner: Hate me, then, "he breathed" Break yourself into a thousand pieces and deny me each and every one of them. Because I am never letting you go.

#bigjackhorner #jackhorner #pussinboots #shareart #nsfw #instaadult #shibari #pussinbootsthelastwish #artmoots #thelastwish #littlejacknorner #dreamworks #sketch #digitalart #reinapanter

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Thursday edits for angels surrounded by angels Shan'ann Cathryn Rzucek and Bella&Nico and CeCe, Candela Sol Rodriguez, Alyssa Jane West, Emma Nicole Speer, Avielle Richman, Ava Jordan Wood, Leiliana Wright, Saffie-Rose Brenda Roussos, Lily Peters, Olivia Pratt Korbel, Sara Sharif, Charlotte Figi, Jersey Dianne Bridgeman, Lucy Morgan, Mercedes Losoya, Norah Lee Howard, Sloan Mattingly, Audrii Cunningham, Judith Barsi and Heather O'Rourke, Makenna Lee Elrod Seiler, Eliahna Torres, Jackie Cazares, Mary E. Sullivan, Olivia Grace Thompson, Lester Stillwell, Alexis Brianne “Lexi” Stempien, Blake Lee Stafford, Emma Grace Stacks, Kelly Doyle Sparks, Christy Lea Sparks, Kelsey Shelton Smith-Briggs, Michael Daniel Smith, Alexander Tyler “Alex” Smith, Laura Ashley Skinner, James Asa Rudder, Ashley Nicole Romer, Jennifer Jailene Rodriguez, Angel Divine Randall, Miakailah Renee Ramsey-Franklin, JonBenét Ramsey, Kelli Shay Powell, Allyceea Mabel Brynne Ennis, Janet Carol Pierick, Patricia Sue Phillips, Pete Peterson I, Kaitlyn Nikol Pukatsch Parsons, Cheyenne Rose “Chey Chey” Newton, Emanuel Wesley Murray Jr., Maud H. Munn, Doris Denise Milner, Bruce Edward Miller, Ruby Miller, Lucille Miller, Gwenyth Marie McWethy, Natallie Elizabeth McNelly, Minnie E. McKendrick, Bradley Gene McGee, Joanne Ena Lynn, Jessica Marie Lunsford, Brittani Lynn LaFollette, Eva Gladys “Gladys” Kincaid, Elisa Izquierdo, James Alan Ray Hubbard, Catherine Violet Hubbard, Janessa Micheala “Nessie” Horner, Nina Viktoria “Tori” Bashenova Hilt, Angela Dawn Harter, Michelle Heather Guse, Lori Lee Farmer, Anna Katherine Grudziecke, Edith Clare “Edie” Grierson, Aiyana Emily Gauvin, Thomas Edwards Gallagher, Gerald Alfred Gaddy, Annie L Foster, Leah Foster Whitacre, Julie Alliot, Rowan Damia Ford, Kathy Fiscus, Mary Ruth Davis, Ettie E. Davis, Joan Angela D'Alessandro, Tessara Kate “Tessa” Crespi, Samantha Joy “Sammie” Crespi, Nina Craigmiles, Lacy Cheyenne Cook, Eleanor Emily Cook, Edward Parsons Cook, Dakoda James Clapper, Nevaeh Amyah Buchanan, Hayley Renae Reasor Briggs, Noelle Elizabeth Braun, Skylar Mark Brady, Edna Louise Blank, Celeste Elizabeth Berg, Teri Earlene Bender, Katherine Marie “Kathy” Beets, Barbara Ann Barnes, Bessie Barker, Baylee Almon, Marivel Mercedez Alvarez, Jessica Anders, Elli Grace Perez-Speer, Adilynn Holmes Speer, Anniston Noel Speer, Ciara Nicole Floyd, Nelani Ciara Koefer, Jade Nicole Simmons, Elizabeth Ann Byrd, Story Wren Worth, Abigail Elizabeth “Abby” Fedosoff, Kezia Mason, Isabella Sara “Bella” Tennant, Avery Lana Linda Brown, Sadako Sasaki, Sarah McKayla Brooks, Jessica Scatterson,Jessica Marie Bock, Layla Salazar, Emma Catherine Grace Thompson,

[cspasfan15]

Radix Nationals Predictions

Mini

Top 30: Asha Lee, cadence zuehlke, prestige ball, xiamya reed, Collette Stutzman, Elliana Cain, Liv Matson, Everly Hafey, Ricki Dixon, Melissa Kerr, Lillian Simonton, Ellie Flory, Arianna Claxton

Top 15: Abby Rodriguez, Mila Hiatt, Gemma holmes, brielle arias, kenly carver, Katie Carlson, Sofia Cuevas, Kennedy truax, Zoey Martinez, aliya rothe, Chloe todman

Top 6: Stella Brinkerhoff, mikayla isler, Payton jetson, aspen Brandt, Charlotte rathjen, melina biltz, mila renae

(I put seven because not sure if Stella is competing)

Junior

Top 30: Aracely Lee, Lyla norby, Rissa Laguana, khloe kwon, braydon Ziegler, Ella Carlson, addilyn Sullivan, aria bongiorno, Kate matthews, patience Hughes, Talia mempin, Zoey claxton, alivya neeriemer, violet mcguire

Top 15: piper Perusse, Francesca Jen, melania khait, Brooklyn ward, sarahi Lopez-prieto, tayah klimuck, devyn scherff, greta Wagner, Tabitha nan, skyla lucena

Top 6: Kennedy Anderson, Emily polis, brynn jones, mika takase, addyson paul (used to have camila but need to update now)

Teen

Top 30: Maddie De Dios, teegan moylan, madyson Likovic, Isabella Pham, Annie Carlson, Kylee ngo, Vanessa soto, Ellie Brunson, Jackson rueckert, sky auerbach, Cade kaiser, Halle hunt, Allison Shin, Natalie Galla, Jonah Gardner, Skylah tsang

Top 15: Emmy Claire kaiden, Sloane Dawson, gave Davis, Leighton curry, Lexi Godwin, Alexis Mayer, Sophia schiano, Zachary Gibson, Paige dimos

Top 6: Coltrane vodicka, Riley Ziegler, kinsley oykhman, Georgia Beth Peters, Caitlyn Polis, Aaliyah Dixon

Senior

Top 30: Rosendo Arechiga, lily godwin, Louise hindsbo, Kylee Amoroso-Kawamoto, Camryn lanigan, Madison polis, lily roundtree, jordyn Cocozello, Molly Johnson, Alexis Olson, grace McKinley, Eva Chapelle, Piper Cann, Kendall Birnbaum, Olivia Pinon, Isabella Gomez, Darbye Simpson, Georgi Arnold

Top 15: Alexis Ahn, kaylinn Rees, Madison marshall, Alexis Schuller, lily Goehring, Logan Marumoto-Kaleimamahu, Audrey La France, T Amari, Aaliyah Landreaux, Kaitlyn Allen

Top 6: Angelika Edejer, Jordyn Green, Kenzie Jones, Sabine Nehls, Vadriana Romero, Iliana Victor

[lumaxforeverandever]

Enemies to lovers

Relationships:

Spot Conlon x Female Reader 

Reader name: Elizabeth ‘Bella’ Kelly aka Elizabeth Sullivan

Older Brother: Jack Kelly aka Francis Sullivan

Best friend: Race Higgins 

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“WAKE UP!!” Race yelled in your ear “I’m up, I’m up!” You say as you got up “C’mon Bella today is the day! We are going to visit Spot for two months remember? Jack wants us to stay for two months to help spot with-“ you roll your eyes as you interrupt Race “Yeah yeah I know. He has been talkin about it all week. Now if you don’t mind I’m gonna get dressed so we can go” you say as you pick up your shirt and pants and your hat and go get dressed as you finish you walk downstairs to brush your hair “Are you ready? Are you ready?” Race asks over and over again “No not yet!” As you go back upstairs to get your locket you and Jack’s parents gave you before your ma died and your Pa got in jail as you pick it up and put it on, you notice Jack standing against the wall “So you just gonna leave without sayin goodbye?” He asked you “No I was gonna come and say goodbye” you walk over to him and hug him “Good luck sis. Now remember if anythin happens you come to me, you understand” you let go of him “Yep I understand.” You say holding your Knapsack with some stuff you can’t live without such as a photo of you and Jack with your parents and some extra stuff, as you and race take off for Brooklyn you guys finally arrive at the lodging house as you and race open the doors you see Spot. Spot had always hated you from the moment he met you. Jack had introduced him to you when they visited him once. “Well if it ain’t Isabella Kelly..” Spot always knew you hated being called Isabella. “Hi Spot..” you said as you crossed your arms over your chest “Hey Race” Spot says “Heya Spot.” Race said as they shook hands “Eh why don’t you come inside” as you went inside spot led you to your bunk which no one used and was right by the fire escape as you set your stuff down you saw in the corner of your eye spot go into his little office as you went to go follow him he turned around Surprised to see that you followed him “Why do you hate me?” You asked sounding angry “I don’t know what you’re talkin about Kelly.” He responded “Cut the bull Spot!” You said getting louder “I don’t hate you!” Spot responded getting even louder than you “Really cus you act like it!” You said now yelling “You wanna know why I act like i hate you?” He responded now yelling also “YEAH I WANNA KNOW!” You screamed at him “IT’S BECAUSE I LOVE YOU BELLA!” He yelled back at you, there was silence for 5 seconds before spot walked closer to you and kissed you and wrapped his arms around your waist and you slid your hands on his neck you then both heard chuckling from the door you both stopped and turned to see Race laughing “Wait til Jack hears about this!” Race said yelling as you ran after him around the lodging house yelling “YOU ARE NOT GONNA TELL JACK!!” Finally after catching up to him “I swear if you tell Jack about this i will be so mad!” you responded as you let him go you went back to spots office and kissed him again.

[caffeinemachine]

The Girl Next Door - Part 1

A/N: Part 1! This part is really just to give you a clue into their relationship right now, as the following parts will be about the shifting in their dynamic! Hehe, I'm so excited for this series! Let me know if you want to be added to the tag list!

Series Chapter:

Prologue | Part 1

Jeremiah Fisher x OC! Isabella Sullivan

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Ella Sully <3

8:03 AM

J: You guys on your way?

E: 👍

just left Cambridge and stopped for coffee quick

J: 😊 See you soon then Sully

E: see you soon Fisher

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I was sat on their front porch by 9:30. Realistically they shouldn’t be getting here until 9:45-10:00 but with the way the Sullivans drive, I knew they could be arriving any minute. At 9:38 I watched as the Range Rover pulled into their rocky driveway. My face instantly lit up. The car was barely in park when she opened the door and ran to me. Her arms flew around my neck as I grabbed her in my arms and spun her around. 

We held onto each other tightly before I put her down, truly staring into her eyes for the first time this season. She looked a little different than when I last saw her, although that was just around winter break. In the past 6 months, she had lost a little baby fat from her cheeks, gained some new freckles, had grown her hair out and got it freshly highlighted, and her hazel eyes looked extra green today. 

“Well hello, Isabella.” I grinned down at her, arms still looped around her.

Her eyes glistened, “Well hello, Jeremiah.” If possible my smile grew, as I picked her back up into the air making her squeal. 

“I'm so happy you're here, I can’t wait for this summer!” I placed her feet back on the ground, and this time when I looked at her something shifted, our stare intense, the air between us thick. Suddenly I became aware of just how close I was holding her. I scanned her face, unable to help myself when my eyes lingered on her lips a beat extra. I could always read my Ella, but the look on her face right now was new, and it stumped me. 

“Jeremiah!” Spell broken. Begrudgingly I let Ella go to hug her mother. The older woman squeezed me tightly. My arms dropped as she moved back from me, her hand going to cup my cheeks.

“Wow, I think you’ve actually gotten taller since I last saw you! My my what a handsome young man you’ve turned into, don’t you agree Ella?” I smirked as Ella blushed from her mom's comment.

 Her eyes went wide as she laughed, “Mom!”

I gave my best puppy dog's eyes, teasing her,” What you don't agree I’m handsome Ella?” She just scoffed as she grinned back at me playfully. 

“That’s not important, but I know you well enough to know it's important I don't add any more fuel to your ego.” We all chuckled, and I saw her mom giving us a loving look out of the corner of my eye. 

“Let me help you guys carry in your bags!”

After bringing all their bags inside, Ella and I went to her room. I plopped on her bed while she put her things away. 

“So where's your dad?” I asked curiously. 

She glanced over her shoulder at me before continuing to put her clothes in her drawers, “He’s driving out next weekend, he has a conference in Boston this week.”

“Cool,” A comfortable silence stretched between us, “So, surfing?” She paused what she was doing, turning around to me as she leaned against her dresser. A smile graced her beautiful features, what a sight to see. I wondered if she smiled like this for other people or maybe just maybe her smile was something I got just for myself. Maybe I was the only one with the privilege of sharing a moment of such pure happiness with her. I could only wish. 

“Oh yeah.” 

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Post-ocean was my favorite time to see her. Her hair was gorgeously curly from the salt water, her cheeks tinged pink from the sun, and her freckles glowed across her face. We laid down on a towel, catching our breath from surfing before we trekked back up to the house. I turned to my side to face her, prompting her to do the same. I pushed the hair that fell while she did so behind her ear. 

“I'm so happy it's summertime, I missed you, Elle.” Her expression stayed at a relaxed state but the corners of her eyes creased a little extra.

“I missed you too J.” I smiled. Only she ever called me that, and even she did it only once and a while. 

I lay back flat and she scurried over to put her head on my chest. I could stay here forever- “Should we head back to your house, I still need to say hello to everyone.” It seemed she didn't have the same idea though. 

If I’m being honest, I'm growing tired of having to hide my love for her, tired of not being able to pull her that couple inches closer to me, tired of her not being mine.

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After a hello filled with a lot of hugs, Ella went home to shower before her mom and her came over for dinner like always. We all sat around the table, catching up on the past few months as we ate my moms cooking. After dinner Ella came upstairs to my room while I got ready for the bonfire. She came over ready, and was now just waiting for me, Steven and Conrad. She scrolled on her phone before flicking her eyes up to me. I held two shirts up to her, “Blue or Gray?”

She took a moment to truly consider it, her expression serious. “Blue, makes your eyes sparkle, it’ll boost you up with the ladies.” She gave me animated wink, giggling a bit.

I scoffed lightly trying my best to fake a smile, but nodded curtly following her word without question, blue shirt it was. Then I put my hands on the edge of the bed beside each of her legs, leaning in grinning, “You like my eyes?”

She fueled the fire, grabbing the sides of my face and staring straight at me with a smile, “Yes you were blessed with gorgeous baby blues Jere.” I laughed and backed away to strip off my current shirt to slip on the one she chose. I smiled to myself when I caught her lingering on my abs for a moment. Heat blossomed in my chest. I can’t blame her, I looked different than last summer but based on the sight of her in her bikini earlier, so did she. 

“Ell-”

Just then Steven came running through my doorway, “You guys ready?” Ella perked up jumping off my bed and out the door. I huffed, should be a fun night.

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Who the hell was that?

I stood with some guys I've known from over the years, a can of soda in hand, DD for the night. But while I stood there, Ella sat on a towel in the sand near the fire with some guy. Some guy. Not me. 

“-Jeremiah? Ello, earth to Jeremiah?” I regained focus looking at my buddies who laughed at my distracted state. 

I glanced back at Ella, my Ella, I couldn't take it anymore, "I’ll be back.” I walked straight to her, paying no mind to the annoyed grunts and protests coming from behind me. The guy she was sitting with spotted me coming toward them first. I took Ella by surprise when I plopped down next to her in the sand, my arm immediately going around her shoulders.

“Wha- Oh hey J!” She melted into my side once she realized it was me. My eyes looked at her briefly, flashing a smile, before my face went straight and I stared down this random ass boy. 

“Hello Sunshine, and who are you?”

The guy seemed displeased by the situation unfolding in front of him, “I’m Finn, if you don't mind Ella and I were-”

I stopped him before he could even start, because I frankly didn’t give a fuck what he was going to say, “Alright Finn, thanks for keeping my girl company for me, see you around, maybe, probably not.”  He looked at Ella for a moment but when she made no objection he got up and walked away huffing as he went. 

I stayed silent, the reality that Ella might be super pissed for the stunt I just pulled dawning on me. Then she grabbed my face repositioning our spots on the towel so that we were face to face instead of side to side. Our eyes connected, and she pulled me towards her quickly, eyes sparkling in the moonlight. I had no time to process..is Ella about to kiss me? What should I do- well kiss her back obviously- but wait where is this coming from-

“Mwah!”

My cheek. Oh. She kissed my cheek.

“Thank you! Oh my gosh, he was such a douche! You know when we were little I hated how easily you could read me, but now it's like my own secret weapon to save me from situations I don’t wanna be in. Oh, and faking the ‘my girl’ card? Genius! Nothing seems to shut a guy up quicker than finding out she has a boyfriend. You put on a good act. Where were you even that you saw me? I couldn't see you?”

Her arms had dropped to rest on my shoulders. I didn’t know what to say. I should just tell her the real reason I came over.

“Elle I-”

Blue and red lights flashed in my vision.

Cops.

Fuck.

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