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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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
“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.
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.