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stilldancewithyou · 2 years

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Everyone is so focused on EJ being jealous of Ricky because of everything with Nini in S1 and Gina in S2 and it makes me sad that his character has been reduced to that. yes, Ricky "stealing" the girls from EJ (or however you look at it) is an important part of EJ's character build up and it plays into his insecurities but I don't think that's the biggest/only reason for the tension between them, there's a big chunk of the show's storyline for EJ that I feel like everyone is overlooking: It was EJ's senior year, the last high school musical productions he'd ever get to be in, and Ricky got the leading male parts in all three shows (also EJ didn't really get to audition for Frozen bc he has to direct it).

In season 1, he was soooo excited for HSM and he had spent a lot of time preparing to audition for Troy, his heart was set on that part and he even talked about how he thought he was the perfect Troy, and he was so confident about it. And then Ricky swoops in, not knowing anything about musicals, having never even seen the movie and having no understanding of the character, only auditioning to impress Nini, and he gets the part EJ wanted so badly. EJ has to be content with being the understudy and then he ended up reading Miss Jenn's casting paper to see why she didn't think he was good enough to play Troy and it was kinda mean tbh (and remember, after he read it he started really trying to be better) and I feel like everyone kind of put him down that season. He was so happy when he got the chance to go out as Troy on opening night but then he ended up supporting Ricky, building him up and telling him he was "the better Troy" and that he deserved the part. In season 2, it's the spring musical and the last musical of EJ's high school career! and we know from season 1 he really wants the lead part, and we find out about his dad's expectations so I think it's fair to say he also wanted to impress his dad and show him how talented he is, but at the same time, I feel like he just wants his moment in the spotlight that the others have gotten, he wants that validation that he is capable of playing the leading man and get it right and just that validation and confidence....but again, Ricky gets the lead, and EJ has to play the villain (don't get me wrong he was the perfect Gaston and I am not mad about that). In season 3, he's so excited to have all his Wildcats at camp with him, and have a great last summer; he and Gina talk about how they hope to be the leads together and it's EJ's last chance to have that spotlight leading role moment bc this is the last theater production for him to be in unless he gets onto Broadway or goes to a performing arts college. And EJ can't even properly audition for it bc he's been forced into directing it, and Ricky got the lead again, as Gina's love interest no less- and Ricky doesn't know the show well again and he casually jokes about it to EJ. And throughout all the seasons, EJ just puts on a happy face and supports everyone else and lifts them all up and helps them out; he's happy for Ashlyn when she got the lead, he's happy for Gina when she got it, he's even happy for Ricky. Even though the girls get to be upset when they don't get the parts they wanted, EJ is expected to just accept that he's not a leading man.

I mean...just think about it. EJ puts in all of this effort into being his best, he spends so much time understanding the character and rehearsing and preparing to be the best he can possibly be and Ricky, who puts in very little effort, doesn't know the character or even story/what the damn show is about, and doesn't really know that much about theater or acting just waltzes in and gets the lead three times in a row. (this also applies to the love triangles as sort of a metaphor in a way) Nini, Ashlyn and now Gina and Kourtney all get their time to shine in the lead roles they always dreamed of but didn't think they'd ever be good enough for but EJ has to suck it up and be happy for them and cope with the fact that this is his last show and he never got that big moment he wanted (despite the fact that he's basically a cookie cutter of the perfect leading man).

edited to add: yes, I do realize season 2 EJ chose not to pursue being the Beast bc he felt he was too busy with preparing for college and pls excuse my mistakes in this post/incorrect facts, it's been sooo long since I've watched the first two seasons so I went off what I thought I remembered when I was writing this post (so yeah, I'm a clown & I'll be the first to admit it but everyone who follows my blog already knows that lol). My mistake aside, my point is still the same. EJ has put in a lot of effort throughout all three seasons- with Nini, with Gina, with auditions, with all the shows, and he also went out of his way to atone for his past selfish actions (even tho he stepped back in s2 and worked on himself) and Ricky swooped in having no idea what he's doing and has effortlessly (if you're looking at it from EJ's POV- not trying to villainize Ricky cause I actually adore him) gotten everything EJ has been working hard for handed to him. In the present season it's not just that EJ is noticing the clear romantic tension between Rina, it's that Ricky is having the summer that EJ wanted to have- having fun, spending quality time with Gina and the other Wildcats, playing the leading male part alongside Gina in the show, enjoying EJ's camp friends (and becoming friends with all of them), participating fully in all the fun traditional camp activities and doing all of this with a carefree, Hakuna Matata attitude while EJ is literally about to combust from stress. It's as if Ricky has replaced him. (again, looking at this from EJ's POV). this is just a thought I had that I wanted to share bc I have seen so many posts about the love triangle and nothing about the other stuff so I apologize if I haven't articulated it in a way that makes sense but hopefully this clears some things up. I still think he should get his time to shine though bc he hasn't really gotten that in the show yet.

Also even though EJ was initially presented as being overly confident and kind of cocky, I always personally thought they've made it obvious he, like the other characters, has a lot of insecurities about himself and the cocky attitude is kind of a façade to hide that from everyone else. And considering how hard his dad is on him with all of his high expectations, I think EJ has probably spent his whole life putting in maximum effort to be the best at everything and acting confident and cocky bc it's how his dad wants him to be.

#hsmtmts 3 #hsmtmts #ej caswell #ricky bowen #listen. they better give ej his time to shine as director or something in the last ep this season #HE DESERVES THAT #he's going through it #i will defend ej with everything i have #i love ricky AND ej both #i also love both portwell and rina...like i'll be happy with either endgame but I really like portwell's dynamic rn #and I think both ships deserve more time and not to be rushed with the way both were built up

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chemical-irwin · 2 years

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boy the alphabet show has given me thoughts

For all the EJ lovers I understand your frustration with his treatment this season!! He deffo deserved a lot of love and thank you from the wildcats and didn’t get much credit for pulling off the show (tbh I think it’ll be paid off in a BIG way s3) HOWEVER, I must defend my dear Gina for a second because she didn’t break-up with EJ because he ignored her.

I feel like the whole thesis statement of HSMTMTS (tho i could be wrong) is that attraction, history, potential, not even LOVE, is enough reason to stay with somebody- a relationship should be fulfilling, with good communication and understanding of each other’s love languages (the love we truly need), and it’s okay to leave of it doesn’t do that. Ricky accepted that for his parents, experienced it with Nini, and watched a speed-run of Portwell.

Gina is very clear that she doesn’t like to be kept in the dark. She feels like people (her mother) never put her feelings first and she never gets a say. This conflicts directly with EJ, who feels that dealing with his problems without her so that she can have a good summer, is him doing what’s best for her. Their love languages aren’t compatible.

We have Ricky to compare where EJ was went wrong, but it’s interesting how they had Val to show how easy it was for EJ to communicate, and have the conversations he should’ve had with Gina, with Val (as she pointed out). Even though EJ isn’t romantically interested in Val, they showed them working as a team all summer. Gina is jealous of Val and mad at EJ because EJ keeps choosing Val to confide in, not mad because he was too busy (the fact that he doesn’t ‘get’ her just makes her sad). Gina could’ve helped Val Carlos and EJ make the R.C.O.S.L, but EJ didn’t even think about it, and that’s only ONE example

It’s pretty clear that EJ needs to be with somebody who he can see as a equal partner, not a younger girl who he feels like he needs to be the perfect first boyfriend to.

I think he wants a trouble free gap-year because he knew his relationship would’ve crumbled after the honeymoon stage (and it did at SL) and it’s because EJ needs to have adult relationships now. He can’t feel like he is dragging down someone younger with his adult problems. Camp and his relationship with Gina was him clinging on to being a teen but he needs to let it gooooooo. The thing is, I think Gina was mature enough and a little communication would’ve worked, but also she shouldn’t have to because she is YOUNG!

Gina wasn’t wrong for not waiting 2 weeks for EJ, she saw the writings on the wall (“I need to skip ahead”). She knew if he couldn’t ask her for help, or put aside time for her they were doomed. If you’re sad you didn’t get to see Portwell together- well you kind of did. They had chance to be a team. I’m sorry but Ricky can make a 5 min walk in the woods ‘romantic’, but EJ can’t make sparks when his gf has set up a beautiful date… (I’m not even sure EJ even wants romance and intimacy, I wonder if he’s there for the wrong reasons 👀)

Bottom line- don’t cry for EJ Caswell (okay maybe a lil bit because of his dad). Ricky Bowen got the girl because he went through a season of heartbreak and learnt his lesson (his second chance, which he got right). EJ has done his time, (he got his second chance and failed) All of his development in s1+2 has him being a better person, this season now he can be a better boyfriend to the next one, who makes sharing his problems easy, and his drinks a choking hazard when they walk in the room.

#i literally dusted off a blog o haven’t used in years because I MUST DEFEND GINA PORTER ON THE INTERNET #it is that serious i would die for her #hsmtsts #portwell #gina porter #ej caswell #ej x gina #ej and nini like to have a life outside their romantic partner ricky and gina are clingy mf who want to do everything together and thats ok #i don’t think ej was in a relationship for the wrong reasons but he likes having a gf but isn’t good at being a bf outside of big guestures

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creepy-friday · 9 months

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Just came across your blog and I ended up binge-reading everything! I'm in love with the way you write the characters, specially the Proxies. And the female Proxy is definetly my favourite👌.

How it would be if, instead of being Slender's trusted minion and already a experienced Proxy, she was a newbie and fresh meat? Kinda like Cody, younger and dragged there with little to no choice because the Operator saw potential in them. Would the dynamics change, since she doesn't have a high rank to rely on?

Maybe Brian is appointed as her mentor and he gets advantage of her inexperience by corrupting her?

I'M VERY GLAD YOU ENJOY MY BLOG💖

Creepypasta Proxies x Newbie!Female Proxy

The overbearing silence after the buzzing static faded away was bringing in a new damned life.It's been a month since you were bought here,locked in your room until The Operator decided it was enough for you to settle in

It was time for you to meet again with the masked men that dragged you here-the same killers that were supposed to be your team, "allies" even

Every resident was looking down on you,even EJ that pitied you and looked at you with mercy behind his blue mask.The first time you had to pay a visit to his clinic he even asked if you are scared because deep down,his instinct made him to enjoy it

The harassing is real,but this time it's more dangerous.Remember,you're a helpless outsider in a place full of rapists,killers and awful fantasies.Walking down dark hallways is always in a hurry,same as eating and showering.

Since Brian was assigned to your ass,you're almost totally saved and worry free next to him,but he's also a piece of shit

He sees your potential,after all, if The Operator views you as valuable-then you're most certainly priceless.

He's a gentle guy,takes his sweet sweet time to teach you everything you need to know.

Sure,he respects you,but during training sessions he will do everything in his power to get you under him,sort of helpless.

"See,it's not that hard" he breathed out as he guided your hands on the right places "if you ever happen to find yourself in this position you know what to do now,right?" he smiled in a gentle manner,slowly standing up from above you,taking you by your hand with him."Do you want to reverse the roles?"

He will defend your name even if you are in the wrong during proxy meetings.He will keep on bringing up how fucked up all of them felt when they arrived there,and this point always works.(more or less for Masky)He knows how to pull the strings when he wants to

You already know the drill,Masky is a menace to work with,especially with newbies.Don't get me wrong,he doesn't expect you to be fully prepared to know shit,he enjoys having you dumb,but he will always make you feel like shit,he will try his best to bring a pained expression to your face because it makes him feel better and he's bored of Toby

Definitely uses you as a vent chat,no restrictions for him,from inventing some fucked up story to telling you about his miserable life from before the mansion and during the present since he doesn't expect you to stay

The only time he stops is when his friend gives him the sign.It's crazy,but he respects Brian more than he cares about breaking some of your lovely bones

Toby was more than glad to know another woman "joined in",especially since you're new and vulnerable,he now has the chance to look out for someone and to be needed

Altough Toby was the most unusual individual,Cody was the one to give you the creeps most of the times.And he does it on purpose

Since he's no longer the fresh meat everyone looks down to,he feels superior that now he has you around

He wouldn't bully you or make you feel bad on purpose, but he will definitely baby you around A LOT

Kate is complicated.She doesn't talk,she doesn't look at you,she doesn't make any effort to teach nor to train you.She looks down on you,and the only time she will open her mouth is to either tell you to stop what you're doing or to answer any of your questions with a phrase so vague it will make you have even more questions

Time is precious,so don't waste it.Every hour can be spent becoming stronger,but also every hour goes by terribly slow when around every fucking corner someone is gawking their eyes at you

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chrollohearttags · 1 year

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how would carla feel about the sex tape leak?

I told y’all, Carla knows her baby ain’t that bright. That he’s been cutting up since he was a kid and wasn’t gone stop for nothing or no one.

She’s not new to his nonsense and wild scandals. Like the infamous video of him beating a fan’s ass who threw a drink on him or getting arrested for assaulting a pap who decided to get too close but this? This is crazy, even for her son! Mama is out shopping or at brunch with some of the other housewives when she hears people talking about it out of earshot. “Oh my gosh, did you see the tape? Oh they were getting it.” “I know! (social media name) is lucky as hell. I can’t believe she’s fucking EJ the Don. I wonder who leaked it.” And it takes everything in Carla not to lose her shit (and miss thing used to have a temper on her; in case you’re wondering where he gets it from!) while these girls are chatting away, her friends are staring at her like they’re witnessing a ticking time bomb. Now, it’s not the first time she’s had to save face and defend her child in front of others but finding out he’s not only the headlines for fornicating like an untamed beast but he’s now drug you into it?! She’s about to lose her mind. “Did I really just hear that? Please tell me I didn’t just hear that?” He’s sitting in the studio, just talking like everything’s cool with Connie or Onya like usual. Working on some new projects in hopes of taking his mind off of it when he sees that phone ringing and baby, he is too scared to answer. “Nah, go ‘head and answer.” “Yeah, you see your mama calling you, don’t be rude.” Because he already knows..he knows he’s about to get his little skinny ass handed to him on a platter! “Man, fuck y’all. I’m not answering. She’s gonna yell at me, I already know it.” And that’s exactly what happens.

“Eren! I swear to the almighty father, you’re going to put me in an early grave! What in the absolute hell do you think you’re doing? Filming something like that for the entire world to see?! Have you lost your goddamn mind?!” Meanwhile, the other two are snickering and holding in their laughs as she tears him a new one. “Mom, seriously?! You think I’m the one who put it out there? You’re calling me in the middle of work, this is embarrassing.” And that’s all it takes to set sis off because he has no room to talk about that. Not after what she just heard. “Embarrassment?! Oh honey, you wanna know what’s embarrassing? Having a table full of noisy girls and your own friends tell you that your son’s dingaling is all over the internet. How the hell is that for embarrassment?!” Shouting into the speaker and making him jump. But it’s not even the worse part because she’s really mad that you had her precious (y/n) involved. “And now, that poor sweet girl is mixed up in your bullshit. I can’t believe you, Eren. She’s innocent in this.” As if you weren’t the one throwing back on him, begging for it. But he’s not trying to correct her because he knows he’s got an ass whooping waiting the next time she sees him.

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seireitonin · 6 months

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please can you do some Nina headcannons I love your version of Nina!!!!

Yes! My fellow scemo queen I love her! I was pretty indifferent to her before, but seeing her on tumblr and TikTok made me like her a lot more! Especially bc ppl hc/draw her as black and the fandom needs diversity! I like many others hc her as black so these will be written that in mind!

🎀Nina the killer Headcanonns🎀

Nina grew up in the suburbs

So she got bullied really bad

Not just because the way she looks, being scemo but being black and dark skinned

She would sob herself to sleep every night

She started to hate her skin color, bad

Like really bad

She correlated it with being “ugly”

So when she got into Creepypasta and saw Jeff, she was mesmerized by him

I mean he was beautiful. The pale skin, jet black long hair the blue eyes

The opposite of everything Nina was

So she aspired to be like him

So she practiced with knives she stole

Butterfly knife tricks, knife throwing you name is she could do it

She also taught herself how to fight

So next time when her bullies tried it with her, she beat their asses so bad

I mean really really bad

She got suspended

And got stereotyped as the “violent angry black girl” causing her to get isolated even more

It wasn’t fair. She was just defending herself and retaliating

Her mental health was awful and she was severely insecure

So she dove into Creepypasta and Jeff even more

When Jeff started putting letters in her locker she was so happy

She would do anything to be his and Jeff knew that

He came into her life when she was unwell and vulnerable

So he manipulated a 17 year old Nina into doing what he wanted

He made her cut a smile in her face

He encouraged her to bleach her skin, playing on her insecurities

“Don’t you want to be beautiful like me?”

She went along with it, she hated her skin color anyway

And he told her to killer her family last. She did it.

Then he abandoned her in the mess she made

Nina thought Jeff was her only purpose and put all her value into being Jeff’s

She thought Jeff gave her her worth and she thought she “loved” him

She looked for him and found him when she was 20

Jeff, impressed with her finding him kept her around, but he’s never liked her

This was all Nina thought she was worthy of and the closest thing she thought she was gonna get to love

This went on till she was 26

One day Jeff told Nina to find and kill Jane

Jane being the baddie she is talked some sense into her as they fought

“Fighting me? Because Jeff told you to? You and I both know he doesn’t like you. Why do you listen to him?”

“No. You don’t know what you’re talking about!”

Nina was deeply in denial

“Come on Nina. Cant you see Jeff is using you to do his dirty work and for fun? I don’t believe you’re that stupid.”

Nina gets teary eyed and runs back to Jeff

“Do you like me at all?”

Nina knew the answer but part of her wanted to prove Jane wrong. But she knew that wouldn’t happen

“Like you? I like that you do what I say. Did you kill that bitch Jane like I told you to?” He laughs in her face

Nina attacks Jeff out of anger. She gave her whole life to this man since she was 17 and he didn’t even respect her?

Nina got a few hits and stabs in but Jeff ultimately won. You can’t outdo the doer

He kicked her out and screamed at her. He called her every insult. Pointed out every insecurity. Made her feel worthless

Nina wanders through the forest sobbing and injured and comes across Jane again

“Jane, I’m sorry I-“

“You’re injured, did Jeff do that?”

Nina nods and cries

Jane takes her to EJ and lets Nina stay with her

Nina wasted her years on a guy she never loved and a man who never even liked her

They grow closer over the months and have multiple conversations

“How could I have fallen for that? I’m so fucking stupid Jane.”

“You were a child, Nina. You have to forgive yourself”

“Jane…I hated you. Why are you being so nice to me?”

“You need space to heal from Jeff. Besides, we’re both his victims in our own ways.”

That word “victim” broke Nina. She killed and got stronger so she wouldn’t be a victim of anyone. But she willingly became Jeff’s victim by being so insecure

She cried and cried for months

She wasted her life on Jeff

While she was going through the process she started her relationship with Toby (I went into detail on that on TikTok)

She asked Toby and Jane to come with her to EJ to get her smile stitched up permanently, leaving every piece of Jeff behind

She’s also letting her skin heal and go back to its natural color and she’s super insecure about it

“Toby…what if you don’t think I’m pretty anymore?”

“Huh?”

“My skin…”

“Oh, that. I don’t care about that. I think it’s really pretty. You’re really pretty. I don’t care about your skin. I care about you.”

Nina let some silent tears stream down her face and smiles. She knows Toby only says what he means. And bluntly. “Thank you, Toby”

Nina is 27 years old

She’s 5’8

Nina is full scemo in looks and music

Nina listens to emo, scene, dubstep, hardcore, post hardcore, metalcore and pop punk. But she’ll listen to anything she likes

She loves going to concerts and raves, since she never got to go as a teenager

She drags Toby along, even though he’s not a people person(he enjoys himself bc he’s emo too even though he won’t admit it)

Toby let Nina cut his hair because she begged him to. She wanted to give him straight emo hair with layers and a fringe and she did just that

She wants to dye it pink and black to match hers but he won’t let her. She still begs him every day though.

She’s always been good at doing emo hair because she’s been cutting her own hair for years and dying it too

Nina loves thrifting and shopping (Toby goes with her so she doesn’t get harassed)

The skin where her smile is stitched up is textured and scarred

Nina sometimes misses her smile and will draw it on with makeup

Her favorite foundation is Fenty Beauty and her shade is 430 :3

She loves making Candi bracelets especially with Toby and Jane

She “steals” Toby and Jane’s clothes

Nina’s favorite foods are cosmic brownies, birthday cake milkshakes, sushi, burritos and kettle corn

She loves sugar a lot and any food that’s rainbow like her

She’s always switching hair colors but always goes back to pink and black

Nina and Toby have matching piercings! (Canine bites, septum, tongue, eyebrows, and a whole bunch of ear piercings)

Nina has band posters all over her room and plushies too!

Her pillow is always stained with hair dye

Nina teases her hair every day so it’s super big

Nina kills people still, but mainly shitty boyfriends

Nina has tried to be friends with clockwork but Clockwork REALLY doesn’t like her because she’s dating Toby now

Nina is sweet, bubbly, outgoing and kind so a lot of creeps like her :3

She’s a bit more mature now that she’s away from Jeff and a lot happier too

When Nina teases and straightens her hair she teases and straightens Toby’s hair as well. He doesn’t care. He’s actually impressed with how cool it looks

Nina loves practicing her screaming while Toby sings and plays drums but she’ll practice screaming on her own too

Nina has big round light brown eyes

She feels horrible about stuff she’s done in the past

Nina gets really insecure about people not liking her and she’s scared Toby and Jane secretly hate her

She’s much smarter than she was before but you can’t really tell by the way she acts

Nina hugs Jane and thanks her once a day. She wouldn’t have gotten away from Jeff without her

Take Toby’s goggles and wears them to raves

His mouth guard sometimes too

She’s just healing her inner child by being her beautiful self

And having people around her that truly love her

She loves wearing pink lipgloss and black lipliner to match her hair

Her makeup is traditional emo/ scene makeup circular eyeshadow and big eyeliner

She convinced Toby to wear a bit of eyeliner

Nina is bisexual!

She had a crush on Jane first but didn’t act on it since Jane’s married

Nina has an extremely high pain tolerance and plans go get tattoo sleeves all in one sitting

Mixes her black culture with scemo culture

Brown lip liner and large hoop earrings with some 90s/y2k fashion seen on black women at the time along with all her emo fashion

She’s truly accepting herself we love that for her she would’ve never done that before what a queen

Nina is a huge people pleaser

She’s extremely hyper, expressive and jumpy!

(God I love her!)

When she likes someone or falls in love she’s extremely obsessive and will do literally anything for them

Unironically likes the ham egg and cheese hot pockets

Doesn’t wear purple as much as she used to reminds her of when she met Jeff

Constantly getting candy from LJ

She enjoys rolling the dice to see if it’s poisonous or not

She’s impulsive and a risk taker like that

Wow this is long can you tell I’ve thought about her character a lot?

#creepypasta #creepypasta hcs #creepypasta fandom #creepypasta characters #creepypasta headcanon #crp #nina the killer headcanons #creepypasta nina the killer #nina the killer #nina hopkins #ninathekiller #ninathekillerhcs #ninathekillerheadcanons #nina the killer creepypasta

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byeuijoo · 4 months

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the wave and the boats 𐀔 byun euijoo

💬 in which ... you quit your job because of your boss's bad behavior, but his son won't let you go.

genre : angst, fluff ⋆ warnings : mistreatment at work, ej's dad & brother are such assholes, swearing, mention of drowning ⋆ word count : 1,5k ⋆ author's note : kinda obsessed with outer banks lately so i just.. had to write something inspired by it :D

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀part one | part two | part three

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for as long as you can remember, your peaceful little island has been divided into two camps : the rich in the north, the poor in the south. but despite the clear discrimination between the two social classes, we've always lived in harmony. or at least, through the eyes of naive adults who think that differences are non-existent. to help your brother pay the rent on the house left by your parents, as well as the groceries you need to survive, you've managed to find a job that's quite well paid by some rich people from the north — the byun family — which simply consists of cleaning and ensuring the smooth running of a luxury boat.

but if everything went perfectly well in the beginning, the family father's inappropriate behavior had caused you to lose your temper.

« what did he tell you, y/n? » asked your brother, his way of speaking as poisonous as snake venom. an umpteenth sigh left your lips, as you discarded your work sweater, tossing it into the garbage can, « does it really matter? i don't want to go there anymore anyway. » you explained, finally facing your brother and crossing your arms against your chest.

« of course it matters, » he declared, a bitter laugh leaving his lips as he raised his arm to point to the north of the island, « i'm not going to let those northern dogs mistreat my little sister. »

raising an eyebrow while scoffing, rolling your eyes, you laid a hand on nicholas' shoulder. « nico, this family is one of the most popular on the island, they know a lot of people. they'd make mincemeat of you, » a heavy sigh of frustration escaped your brother's lips, his jaw clenched as he cracked his knuckles in nervousness, « i've already lost dad, i can't risk losing you too. »

nicholas knew you were right, but he couldn't help feeling all that rage at the thought of dirty hands on you without your consent. he knew you didn't need any help defending yourself, and that you'd already reacted to this mistreatment, but he couldn't help wanting to beat the shit out of this pigs. « i'm fine, i swear. » you say, a smile finally appearing on your lips. but this one disappeared very quickly when you saw the expression on nicholas' face change completely, his eyes riveted outward, behind you.

« what's this asshole doing here? » he declared, jostling you as he rushed out the door, followed closely by you. stepping into the garden, you came face to face with nicholas, ready to punch one of byun's sons in the face. « you've got a lot of nerve showing your face here after what your father did to my sister.. » anyone would have panicked at nicholas' murderous stare, but euijoo simply raised his hands in the air, his gaze juggling between your face and that of your brother. « y/n i'm sorry, i just wanted to make sure you were okay. »

the softness of his voice made you smile, but nicholas' hand violently pushing the boy's shoulder made you roll your eyes again. « get lost byun, we don't want you here. » — jumping over the two or three steps to the porch of your house, you approached the two boys from behind, with your back to euijoo, facing nicholas, arms crossed against your chest and an authoritative look on your face. « yah, do i look like a damsel in distress? » you asked him, holding his gaze without difficulty. your older brother looked up at the boy behind you who was patiently waiting to be able to talk to you, before meeting your gaze again and sighing, « y/n, he's one of them. »

you nodded positively, understanding that he was simply trying to protect you and make sure you were safe. but you knew ej, and you knew for a fact that he was incapable of hurting you. « nico, i got this, i promise. » you end up assuring your big brother, who didn't miss the opportunity to send a death glare at the rich boy behind you, before walking back to your house without another word.

sighing with relief, having saved the other boy from a definite black eye, you swiveled around to face the brunet, who was looking at you with puppy-dog eyes. « what are you doing here, ej? » you asked, sliding your arms behind your back to maintain an upright position while fixing his eyes with yours. his pretty brown eyes. « i heard my father yelling at you, saw the whole scene and ran here right after you left, » he explained, his arms uncoiling along his torso, hesitating to touch your cheek with his fingertips, « i wanted to see how you were doing and apologize. »

« you don't have to apologize, it wasn't your fault. you didn't do anything wrong. » you explained, gently, tenderly, your gaze never leaving his. euijoo was undoubtedly the reason you lasted so long : he had always been kind, thoughtful and gentle towards you. he always wanted to take care of you, he often kept you company, and he even managed to get you a pay rise — but you guess the poor really aren't destined to mix with the rich. « that's not true, » he continued, his gaze changing, lowering his head and playing nervously with his long and pretty fingers, « i think my dad must have seen you coming out of my room when i asked you to come, » euijoo bit his lower lip as he spoke again, « he must have seen you and got upset, it's all my fault and i'm so fucking sorry.. »

« eh.. » you say softly, sliding one of your hands around his wrist so that your fingertips caress the inside of his hand, « what is done, is done, okay? » tilting your head to one side, you finally planted your eyes in his, with at your lips a smile that caused his heart to miss a beat, « plus, i came to your room of my own free will, it was my decision. »

euijoo has always had a crush on you, for as long as he can remember, there's always been something about your smile that made his heart skip a beat. you have a hard life, a lot of things to deal with that a person your age shouldn't have to worry about, but you always manage to keep a bright smile on your face and an unshakeable good mood. he fell in love with the twinkle in your eyes in the starlight and the softness of your hands clinging to his skin, he cherished every moment he spent on the boat with you, away from prying eyes and sharp tongues. until the day he finally dared to invite you up to his room to show you his treasures, which you were so curious to know more about. but it seems that every shard of happiness is always cracked by his family.

« ej, » you say suddenly, finally slipping your hand softly completely into his, « you are in no way responsible for the actions of your family, i assure you. »

he really didn't know how you could remain so calm and understanding after what his father and brother had tried to do to you. he was angry at the whole world for still trying to make you suffer like that, when all you do is help out and be nice to everyone. you deserved nothing more than absolute happiness and assured protection, and he swore to do everything in his power to offer you this. « i don't know what's keeping me from kissing you right now. » he declared boldly, eliciting a chuckle from you as you glanced towards your house, « my brother maybe? »

euijoo raised his eyes to look behind you, meeting the cold gaze of nicholas who continued to observe you both with a stern look. a sigh left your lips as you lowered your gaze, suddenly staring at your shoes. « you know.. your family is like a boat, and i'm the wave. and what do boats do to waves? » euijoo watched you silently, trying to predict your next words so as to know what to say next, but to no avail. so, noting his lack of reaction, you raised your head slowly, your pupils locked in his. his eyes seemed so sad — and you didn't like it.

« they break them. » you finally say, with a sigh, as if only he and the wind could understand your words. his hand tightened around yours, pulling slightly on your arm to bring you closer to him, his eyes fixed on yours as if he were trying to get into your mind. the sun behind him gave you the impression that euijoo was suddenly the solution to all your problems — whereas he was right in the middle of them. but when he spoke, letting those few words roll off his tongue and into your ears, you swore your heart dropped into your stomach, pounding as if you were swimming with dolphins, « and what if i was the lifebuoy that saved you from drowning? »

and you've never wanted to kiss him as much as you do now.

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easthighseblos · 9 months

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after u watch s4,

what are your thoughts on the couples?

thanks for the ask!!!

okay, so starting with seblos of course, i love them and i will always love and defend them no matter what 😂 do i think parts of the storyline were a lil ooc?? yes

was it still overall cute and adorable in the end regardless?? also yes, and i just had so much fun watching the whole thing and all their interactions

i did love how the fighting scenes got to show off a different side to their characters as well, sassy seb, sad carlos and everything in between

the duet was also perfect and was everything i thought it would be, i have had it on repeat ever since i finished the season, joe and frankie have the most incredible voices

the side storylines of seb's coming out to his dad and carlos with his body image issues made me cry a lot and were so perfectly done by both joe and frankie, we are very lucky to have these 2 portray these incredible characters, i could ramble for days about them 😂

madlyn were perfect, the accuracy of the awkwardness of being a queer woman and liking your friends but not being sure if you should go for it or not

i loved ash with big red but felt it was definitely time for her to move on with maddox and their song was incredible, not to mention how beautiful their first kiss was

juj and saylor have such good chemistry as well, which just made everything so much more real

jetney were also very adorable and i feel like they have such a good base dynamic as a couple

they didn't have much overt interactions but every interaction they did have was very cute

jennzara getting together at the end was perfect

rickys dad was fully the wrong person for her 😂 and in the words of ej, FINALLY

now i will admit, i was always portwell over rina, so i was very skeptical how much i would enjoy the rina heavy parts of the season, but sofia is absolutely incredible and her and josh's voices in all their duets sounded incredible

and i did tear up at their rain kiss scene because, come on, who doesn't love a good rain kiss scene 😂

and special shoutout to big red and antoine being the shock couple of the season right at the end there 😂 i love that for them

#hsmtmts #high school musical the musical the series #seblos #madlyn #jennzzara #jetney #rina #big red and antoine #ask

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woodsstoryofslenderman · 2 months

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Welcome to my blog!

My name is Bianca and I am 17 years old. I use she/her pronouns and I am a creepypasta fanfic writer and I am also a roleplayer (if you ever wanna roleplay just ask teehee).

Interests: creepypasta of course, writing, role playing, history (mainly American history but also Egyptian), reading, drawing

My fanfic is the story of my slenderman (again, MY redition of slendy) begins in the past, when he was human. After, it follows the beginning of the slenderverse and the slender mansion and follows the progress of then and then up to today. It will be on Wattpad if you are interested in reading it. That image is the book cover and the title is what you can look up.

I will also be starting to write HCs for my characters as well as the creepypasta characters. I only know of a few- mainly the basic ones (Jeff, Nina, EJ, Toby, Natalie / Clockwork, Slenderman, Laughing Jack and maybe a few others). I can try other ones but they may not be as good because I don’t know about them as much.

Rules for both Roleplay and Headcanons:

1. NO NSFW WHATSOEVER. I am still a minor and it just makes me uncomfortable.

2. Do not try to control me/tell me what to do in character, out of character, whatever. You will be blocked.

3. For everything, don’t ask me to write about disgusting shit (r@pe, hardcore abuse, etc). I know it happens and is a thing in the slenderverse for some characters, but I would rather not write about it because it just makes me uncomfortable.

4. Don’t god mod or whatever it is. Also, don’t be a Mary/Gary sue with characters (that means just like have your characters have weaknesses and differences, don’t be like HI IM VANESSA I AM IMMORTAL AND I CAN DEFEND MYSELF FROM ALL ATTACKS!!)

I think that should be all, thank you for reading.

#creeepypasta #slenderman #slenderverse #headcanon #headcanons #jeff the killer #ticci toby #ticciwork

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fusion dance: is it not enough for devon toews to be handsome but make it zombie apocalypse? or space cowboys

Omg GREAT fusion thank you so much. Under a cut bc I have mutuals who get squicked by zombie aus

Fic for the curious, bc I can finally, over a calendar year later, read it without screaming.

So my DREAM zombie apocalypse for Is It Not Enough For Devon Toews To Be Handsome goes the way all my favorite horror fic go....everything proceeding normally but there's an increasing sense of something being deeply Wrong and the characters are trying their hardest to Stay Calm And Carry On and by the time you the reader catch on, it's too late. Devon and Cale merrily fucking their way through Continental North America while the stands grow emptier. The city streets they walk through to restaurants are darker. They have to be rushed to and from planes and buses under heavy security. It becomes unclear if games are being televised. It becomes unclear if anyone is in the arenas besides the teams. Members of the Avs start to go missing. Other teams are playing 11-7. Maybe there's no back up goalie for many teams. The Avs play the Bolts in Tampa, but the ice is choppy and the stands are empty and none of their families or loved ones are around when they win. They go home with little fanfare, one of the last flights in the world flown by a pilot with nothing left to lose.

When they make it back to Denver, Devon sticks close to Cale instead of splitting before going to Gabe's for the party. They're sober. The streets of Denver are empty and restless as he and Cale rush through packing what they need in their apartments, both of them working in tandem to grab important papers, family photos, things they'll miss when they're gone. And food. They pack all the food in their apartments. Devon holds Cale's handle over the console as they drive to Gabe's house for a post-win party. It's tense between, then quiet. Gabe's house, which is more like a compound, for purposes, has high garden walls and reinforced gates in front. In the dying light, the team reinforces the compound walls, organizes living spaces, packs away food and water in safe spaces, starts planning how to ration to make sure everyone has enough until the end. They win together; they'll die together. They lost some of the team between the plane and meeting at the house. There's only a handful of them left. There's rustling in the houses around them. As the sun sets, they reinforce the last of the barbed wire and install the final sensors for security systems attached to phones that may not run much longer.

Then they drink. They party as hard and as quietly as they can, laughing and crying and singing and muffling each other's yells against pillows. This is a win party. It's also a wake, a repast. They know they won't survive forever. They may not survive the week. There's tears over the wives and children they lost, and the wives and children they will defend with their lives but ultimately can't save. The parents they'll never see again, the siblings they haven't heard from in months. The former teammates they watched get pulled away screaming, the former teammates who they'll never play against because they haven't responded to check in text messages for months.

There are not many of the team left, but there's enough that Gabe assigned Cale and Devon to share a futon in his daughter's room; she's sleeping with her parents. They ran out of rooms and he knows about Cale and Devon because EJ survived too.

At night, the growling outside is loud, even through double paned windows and blackout curtains and reinforced walls. Cale and Devon are curled towards each other on the futon, their knees knocking against each other. Cale, fearless, unflappable Cale, can't stop shaking. They're more sober than drunk. It's very cold, even in June. It was hot during the day but now Cale can't stop shivering Devon takes Cale's hands, then rubs them, then kisses them, again and again.

"Do you ever think about the future?" asks Cale. "Not, I mean--like, before."

"Just tried to live it one day at a time," says Devon. He kisses the knuckles of Cale's thumbs. "If I got caught up in what-ifs and hypotheticals, I'd get so in my head, man."

"Yeah," says Cale. His heart is beating so hard that he thinks Devon must be able to feel it, if not hear it. "Yeah, that's good."

Devon kisses the tips of Cale's fingers. "Why?"

"I guess I just didn't think you were gonna be the last best thing that ever happened to me," mumbles Cale. He watches as Devon runs his mouth across Cale's wrist. Devon must be able to feel his racing heart. He must. "But maybe I'm just dumb. Maybe you were always gonna be the best thing that ever happened to me."

Devon says, "no, I don't think either of us thought our future culminate in lying in a pink bedroom with Paw Patrol stuffed animals looking at us."

Cale chokes out a wet laugh. "Yeah. Yeah."

Devon says, "you're the best thing that ever happened to me too, Cale. Every day with you was better than the last."

Cale pushes Devon on his back and kisses him until they're both too stupid with it to think about the way the barbed wire is scratching against the walls of the compound, slowly coming loose.

#i have to walk the dog and now i'm too scared 😭😭😭😭#space cowboy au: everything is exactly the same except cale wears a cowboy hat and they play on different planets #like planet-hopping for games? imagine tampa as a whole planet omfg #cage replies #selkiefinalist #unfortunate birdcage fanfictions #chushkin dies within five minutes horribly and painfully

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jimblejamblewritings · 2 years

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luck be a (leading) lady | part 3.

Summary: Y/N has always been a background character. That’s just life for some folks isn’t it? But what if she’s determined to not just be another member in the ensemble? What if someone helps her step into the spotlight in her own special way?

Warnings for the Series: a teeny bit of angst but mainly fluff

Pairing: ricky bowen x black!reader

Word Count: 3.4k

A/N: I am not even sorry for starting a third series. I just finished season three of hsmtms and I’m obsessed. Also spoiler now, EJ and Gina are staying as an endgame couple. I’m gonna try to plant those seeds early if I can.

Previous Part | (Series Masterlist)

“These are amazing!” Ricky complimented your sister on the steak tacos.

Your sister thanked him and immediately started to ask him all sorts of questions. Of course your family was excited. You had clung to your sister and her friends until Kiana came around. And after that, Kiana was the only person they ever saw come over. They wanted to know everything about your new “friend”. Ricky didn’t mind the questions. He actually found comfort in being distracted and then found more comfort in some of your parents’ advice on how to deal with his own parents’ divorcing.

“Hey, if it’s not too much trouble, I actually think I’m gonna head home instead of sleeping over. I think I should talk with them.”

“Okay, let’s go.”

“Hmm?”

“You came in my car.”

“Oh, no, you’re already home. I can just skateboard, your house is actually really close. I’m literally at the end of the street.”

You raised your eyebrows in surprise. If you knew that one of your classmates had lived on your street then you would have gone with Kiana all those times she wanted to sell her Girl Scout cookies in your neighborhood. Maybe you would have gotten to know someone quicker. You walked Ricky to the door and then stood outside as he skated away just to make sure that he actually did make it to his house. The boy gave you a small wave before heading into his own home.

A grin spread on your face when you went to your locker during morning break at school the next day. Ricky, who had been talking to Big Red whose locker was two down from yours, stuck a hand up to greet you. You quickly held your hand up and lowered it before going back to taking out and putting up books in your locker. You could hear Ricky groan at whatever Big Red must have suggested before you had walked up.

“I’m just saying it’s your chance.”

“Dude, the last thing I should do is ask Nini to homecoming on the day of the dance. She’s hardcore friend-zoned me.”

“She’s single and ready to mingle.”

“It’s a bad idea, trust me.”

If it wasn’t for the fact that you loved dressing up, you could have forgotten it was homecoming. You didn’t have a date because of course you didn’t. Kiana would have come but she had practice and you told her that her team and potential scholarships were more important than one little dance. She made you promise to post all the pictures on Instagram. Laughing to yourself, you agreed to post for your four rabid followers to like and comment.

You were sat at table ten with all the other theatre kids when you got to the dance. You were positive they organized that on purpose but it didn’t matter. Sitting quietly amongst people you kind of knew was better than strangers. The big shocker was Gina and EJ coming to the dance together. Everyone got the Instagram notification at the same time, turning your heads to see that they were in fact taking pictures in the photo booth. Ricky threw back his cup of punch.

“Unbelievable, he steals my girlfriend and eight seconds after their breakup he’s already playing the field.”

“Dude,” Big Red said. “That’s what you should be doing, too.”

“Are you actually defending him?”

“No, I’m just saying. You made that pact with your dad to put yourself out there again.”

“That was so he’d stop sleeping on the couch, it’s been a week.”

“Well, it was still a good idea and now is the best time to do it. It’s a dance! Dance with someone.”

Ricky just shook his head. He didn’t vibe with the idea at all. You all tried not to look suspicious as Gina and EJ arrived at the table. It was still kind of a surprise— the two of them being together. Maybe they weren’t together but Gina was holding his arm the entire time and EJ didn’t seem to mind. Those were for sure signs of dating, right? That was confirmed when Gina asked EJ to get them some punch, making sure to add the word babe at the end of the request. Ricky immediately slid into EJ’s empty chair.

“Advice, I probably wouldn’t go with a guy like him. Not exactly good news.”

“You’re not really one to give relationship advice, are you? If I want your opinion, I’ll ask.”

“Well, I’m giving it anyway because I thought you were classier than this. But maybe you’re just what people say you are.”

Everyone at the table got silent.

“And that is?”

Big Red tried to stop Ricky but he kept going. “A little too ambitious for your own good.”

You watched Gina grit her teeth before standing up to go find EJ. You were pretty sure that was a lie as she started to make her way more to the gym doors than the punch table.

“That was mean, Ricky,” you said as you stood up to try and go find the girl. “And you all might think that but you could try to understand her better.”

“G-Gina, Gina wait!” You chased after her.

She turned around with a vengeance. “What?! What do any of you want?”

You stopped in your tracks. Confrontation and dealing with it wasn’t a strong suit of yours. Your feet stuttered backwards a little bit. You didn’t exactly know what you were going to do after finding Gina but you didn’t expect her to raise her voice. You heard your own voice waiver as you tried to say something. A hand landed on your shoulder and a somewhat deep voice came from behind you.

“Don’t be mad at her, I was the one who said something stupid in the first place. I’m actually really sorry about what I said, Gina. It wasn’t cool at all.”

“You were just saying what everyone thinks.”

“Not me,” you piped up.

Gina gave you a smile.

“It still wasn’t cool for me to say that. And it’s not cool for us to think that either.”

“Well, thanks. Seriously.”

“Where are you going?”

“I think I’ve had enough of the dance for tonight.”

“Do you need someone to drop you home? I actually have my car tonight… Do you want to come too, Y/N? Since we’re neighbors?”

You nodded and moved with the other two. While you and Ricky might have been neighbors, Gina lived a bit away. You sat in the back so she could give directions as Ricky drove. Gina began telling you guys all about her home life. It was obvious why theatre was so important to her. With the way she had to move around a lot because of her mom’s job, it was the only place she could even begin to make temporary friends in such a short amount of time. She actually laughed at your joke about how she was doing better than you. Gina turned around in the front seat after Ricky pulled into her driveway.

“You just need an extrovert to adopt you.”

“That’s exactly what my friend Kiana said to me.”

“Then it’s settled. We’re besties now… you can tag along too, Richard.”

He held a hand to his chest in fake offense while you and Gina laughed as she got out of the car. Slipping into the passenger’s seat, you and Ricky waited for the young girl to get inside before pulling out the driveway. Ricky looked at you from the corner of his eye. You were focused on the world outside, looking straight ahead.

“I think I’ll take Gina up on tagging along.”

“Hmm?”

“We’re besties now. I mean you’re behind Big Red but it’s a pretty close second.”

“Okay, besties,” you said more to yourself than to him while getting more comfortable in your seat.

Ricky took the moment that the car was stopped at a red light to fully look at your face. You were smiling as you kept looking outside. You were happy to have not just one but two friends. Ricky thought you were pretty cool. He saw the way you interacted with your family at dinner. Once you got past the social shyness, the person you were was a rather pleasant one.

He also found himself liking your silence and calmness. He had never meant to blurt out to you that his parents were getting a divorce. But you just seemed like no one else would know until he was ready for them to know. Ricky loved Big Red but he always ended up saying something on accident. And not only was he no longer close with Nini but everything Nini knew, Kourtney knew. It was partly selfish when Ricky told you because he knew you had no one to tell. But he was finding himself glad he made the decision after just observing you a little more.

“You know the McDonald’s by our houses is now open twenty-four seven. Want to get some and then go to the park?”

“Sure, I already texted my parents that you were going to drop me back home anyway.”

The park late at night wasn’t a regular occurrence for you. But it wasn’t a bad time— it was actually made funnier by the fact that you and Ricky were in fancy dance attire. You two sat on the swings eating and talking. Well, Ricky did most of the talking. He was starting to realize that you didn’t like to speak unless you really had something to say. It wasn’t just about being introverted and shy.

“So I didn’t get into the skating compet— did you just dip your fries in that milkshake?”

“Yes?”

Ricky grabbed your cup from you and looked down at it before meeting your eyes again. “In a vanilla milkshake? That’s basically admitting you’re an alien.”

“Because of vanilla?”

“Everyone knows you dip your fries in the strawberry flavor.” He did just that to emphasize his point.

Your face scrunched up. “I think you’re the alien. That’s so gross.”

“Nuh uh, try it… Come on, try it.”

He stabbed a french fry towards you a couple times until you reluctantly ate it. The boy waited in anticipation that ended in laughter when it became clear that you absolutely hated the taste. You shook your head in a very animated fashion.

“Ricky, your taste buds are broken. You’ve got to be the only one that likes that.”

“Big Red agrees.”

“Okay, taste buds are definitely broken,” you said before shivering.

“Are you cold?” Ricky asked while taking off his suit jacket and placing it around you.

“But won’t you be cold now?”

“Eh, I’ve got long sleeves,” he said as he sat back down on the other swing. “So, what do you like to do? I mean aside from this whole musical thing.”

“I kind of just do this musical thing and plays and improv shows but those always scare me. I also do puppet shows sometimes when Larry gets sick.”

“We have improv shows?”

“Not at school. I’m in a company outside. The Saltwater Company at the Fine Arts Museum, I’m in the Orca Troupe.”

Both of Ricky’s eyebrows raised up. “So this is basically your life.”

He listened as you agreed with him and went on to explain more. You were always doing shows. It was the fall musical at school then the winter play and the annual nutcracker production. Then the improv show that brings in the new year. Then back to school for the Spring musical. And back to the The Saltwater Company for their Spring musical, the late spring play, the Shakespeare in the park and then finally ending it all with a summer musical at Camp Shallow Lake. Of course, the occasional puppet show was in there because for some reason kids like you and you sort of became Larry’s automatic understudy.

“Wow. That’s serious dedication. That’s really cool actually.”

“Thanks. Oh! I like making coffee and raising butterflies.”

“You can do that?”

“Yeah, especially monarchs. They’re endangered so it actually helps up their numbers. You raise the caterpillars and then when they become butterflies, they fly away to populate other places. The monarchs tend to flock to Mexico.”

“Do any ever stay?”

“A couple of them do each time for a few weeks or so.”

“You ever name them?”

“Maybe.”

“Maybe… Oh, you gotta tell me.”

“My most recent group? Steve, Natasha, Bruce, Ton—”

“The Avengers?”

“I was really into the movies at the time.”

You gently pushed at Ricky’s knees after he looked like he was going to laugh. After a few more conversations that were prompted by him asking questions, you guys finished your food and made your way back to the car. You could see why Ricky was pretty well-liked by everyone at school. He was easy to talk to and always seemed to try and be engaged with whoever he was talking with. You could almost feel like he had been friends with you for years. The car pulled up right in front of your house.

“Thanks for the ride and the food.”

“No problem. See you at rehearsal on Monday.”

“Pro tip, it’s costume day so only wear tight nude or black underwear. Trust me. You’ll want an undershirt too.”

“Noted.” Ricky waited for you to close your front door before going the very short distance to his own home.

You were surprised to hear your doorbell ring so early in the morning. Quickly finishing up brushing your teeth, you headed downstairs still in your pajamas with a clay mask over your nose to go answer the door. Your sister had gone back to New York for work and your parents always left early to head to their offices so it just left you. Opening the door, you blinked at seeing your down-the-street neighbor.

“Ricky?”

“Hi, I totally meant to get your phone number yesterday. Somehow no one has it but anyway, we’re neighbors so I figured we could carpool.”

“Okay… um, there’s still an hour and a half before school starts.”

“I wasn’t sure when you left for school. You know Nini used to get there at exactly seven ten every morning.”

“Wow. Well we aren’t leaving till seven twenty… do you want breakfast?”

Ricky stepped inside so you could close the door. He sat at the kitchen island and watched you go to a very fancy looking machine. That’s right, you did mention the other day that you liked to make coffee. He didn’t know it was like legit. You pulled out three jars from the cabinet above the fancy machine.

“Light, medium, or dark roast?”

“I’m not really a coffee drinker, whatever’s good.”

“I love a newbie. Hot or cold drink?”

“Hot.”

“One warm cappuccino coming up.”

Ricky stood up from his seat after you grabbed something from the fridge. “You know I’m a professional pancake master. I can do that.”

“Are you sure?”

You handed over the pancake mix. Ricky got to work at the stove while you kept going with the coffees. You set the drinks on the table before stating that you’d be back after you finished getting ready for school. Coming back down, you saw a nice stack of pancakes on a plate and the skillet already put in the dishwasher. Ricky gave you a smile.

“Told you I was a pro.”

The two of you finished eating and headed for school. The twenty minute drive consisted of you helping Ricky run all his lines and playing all the songs from the musical. He was starting to enjoy this whole musical thing more and more. It had only started as a way to get Nini back but he was really finding friends and family amongst the cast. While you guys didn’t have any classes together, Ricky did wave every time you passed each other in the hallway or walked by classrooms. You ended up eating lunch with him, Big Red, and Gina.

“So I was thinking we could get our nails done before the show,” Gina said.

“That sounds great.”

“Oh, no offense, Big Red, this was kind of a me and Y/N thing. Girls’ day.”

“What if Ricky and I just happen to be there.”

“Well played. Anyway, Y/N?”

You agreed right away. Besides, everyone knew that while not needed it helped one get more in character if you did your nails the way that they would. Gina was happy to have actually made a friend. East High felt different than all her other schools and she was really wanting to stay. Even though Ricky was out of line when he said what he did at the dance, the two of them sincerely made up. Gina liked sitting with you, him, and Big Red. Your little group of four was definitely a weird one but you guys were enjoying it all the same.

You were enjoying it even more when Gina joined in on everyone making fun of Ricky’s wig at rehearsal. Sure he didn’t have straight hair like Troy but the wig’s current state was absolutely horrendous. Ricky rolled his eyes at all the teasing but even he ended up laughing at the ugly hairpiece. You all were eager to change out of the costumes and get back to rehearsal in the drama room.

“Where’s Ms. Jenn?” Nini asked.

“Coming, coming. Her car broke down so she had to take it to the mechanic,” Carlos said quickly.

“How’d she get it there if it broke down?”

“Let’s just get started.”

The rest of the cast gave each other looks. Something was definitely up. Ms. Jenn never missed a practice. You were actually starting to believe that she lived in her office. Nini moved to stand where Carlos said. Her Gabriella solo was supposed to be worked and then the show was practically over.

“Um, Carlos, why am I dancing with four boys?”

“Because as the ballad builds, you’re going to be walking through a forest of boys.”

“What does that even mean?” Nini looked at the rest of the cast and all the girls nodded in assurance that you guys were also confused.

“Gabriella’s heart has just been shattered by Troy and now she’s remembering everything about him.”

“Ew, what? Troy just broke my heart by selling me out to his teammates.”

Ashlyn nodded. “She’s kind of got a point. He is kind of irredeemable at this point until he shows up for the musical. A Troy forest is probably the last thing anyone would want.”

“She could cut down the forest,” Natalie, the stage manager, suggested.

Kourtney raised her hand. “Or be surrounded by a forest of her loving sisters.”

You all snapped your fingers at that idea. Ricky chimed in.

“Is it better if she sings an acoustic version of the ballad… or not.”

“Absolutely not, just start the ballad!”

“Woah, Carlos, it’s not that big a deal. We were just suggesting stuff. We can always just ask Ms. Jenn when she gets back.”

“She might’ve been fired!” Carlos blurted out before covering his mouth.

Everyone stood up from the floor. “What?!”

“They’re saying she lied on her resume application and there’s a school board meeting tomorrow to talk about.”

“Is this about not being a featured dancer in any of the High School Musicals?” you asked.

“You knew?”

“I’ve had the cheerleader dance in What time is it memorized since it came out. The blonde girl looks a lot like her but the credits say a totally different name. Jenn is short for Jennifer not Jenelle.”

“And you never said anything?”

“Don’t all actors lie? I once said I was five ten so I’d be considered for an audition.”

“Really?” Ricky turned to you. “That’s such a bad lie.”

“I got the part.”

“Impressive.”

Carlos clapped his hands. “Um, hello, Ms. Jenn getting fired?”

“Right, sorry.”

“What are we supposed to do about it?”

Natalie stood up. “We don’t have a show without a teacher. Guess we’re done, see you guys later.”

You and some of the others looked around in shock and confusion as almost the entire cast left the room. Even Nini and EJ ended up walking away. Carlos gave you a look before running out the room to try and chase after some of the cast. You sat back down in a chair.

Ricky sighed. “There’s got to be a way to save her job.”

“I’m sure we’ll figure it out. But can we not think about that right now?”

“Sure… You want to hear my acoustic song idea for the ballad?”

“Absolutely.”

Ricky went to take his guitar out of the case.

(part 4)

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LETTERMAN

004; wunderstudies

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summary: the one where ej and andy reunite after years when they're cast as love interests, finally rekindling their friendship and maybe getting something else out of it as well

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It had been a week and everything was going smoothly, or as well as it could.

The group were all standing in the theatre hall, crowded around a piano that Andy was playing as they practiced Status Quo.

Everyone sang together, having found a family in each other. Andy looked up, continuing to sing, her fingers tapping away on the piano.

Miss Jenn watched from the doorway with Mr Mazzara, who watched the whole thing.

They finished, Carlos cheering. Andy heard her phone go off and she looked down, seeing it was from EJ.

She furrowed her brow, not understanding why he would be texting her. She pulled out her phone and looked at it.

"Need some help. Meet me at boys bathroom floor 2." It says and she looks around, announcing she has to go before rushing off.

She was confused as to why he was asking her to come to the boys bathrooms but she ignored it, just going along with whatever he needed for now.

She knocks on the door of the boys bathroom, feeling awkward enough already, "Come in," EJ calls out.

Andy walks in to see EJ holding an ice pack to his lip, holding his t-shirt under the water. Her face went bright red as she related he wasn't wearing a shirt and she looked away.

"Uh, what-" she stopped, composing herself, "-what do you need?" She asked and he sighed turning to look at her.

"Ricky hit me in the face with a basketball," he took a deep breath, "I was just wondering if you could just help me out,"

She folded her arms across her chest, "Help you out? How?" She asked.

"I don't know, I just, I just needed some moral support for my bruised ego." He said with a laugh, face turning red at the admission.

Andy smiled at him, grabbing his shirt and putting it into the cold water, trying to clean the blood out of it.

It was strange how within such a short amount of time, they had managed to become friends again. Sure, they weren't best friends, but she was happy with what they had.

"You know you don't have to do that," he said and she turned around, looking up at him.

He looked down at her. For the first time, he wondered why his instinct was to text her and tell that he needed her help.

"Rehearsals are over anyway, I might as well help," she said before turning back to scrubbing the shirt.

"Can you like, put a shirt on or something?" She asked, trying not to look at him topless too much.

He laughed, "Oh come on, it's not that bad," he joked before being considerate and pulling his water polo on but keeping it unzipped.

It was silent for a minute, neither of them knowing what to say that would fix this awkward situation brewing.

"So, why did Ricky hit you in the face with a basketball?" She asked and he sighed, running a hand through his hair.

"He must have just been angry, doesn't seem to like me much," he said before explaining that he had stolen Ninis phone - accidentally he claims.

She scrubbed on his shirt, both of them still bickering over the fact that he had stolen Ninis phone yesterday.

Andy could not believe that he would do something like that. It was an absolutely awful thing and he didn't seem to care at all.

She turned around, "Put that ice on your face dumbass," she said and he rolled his eyes, watching as she turned back to scrubbing his shirt.

Ricky walked in, seeing EJ and Andy standing there still, her leaning over the sink and him behind her, holding the ice to his face.

"Yeah, how's the lip man?" Ricky questioned before looking over at Andy, not understanding why she was here.

"It's all good," He said with little enthusiasm, looking down at Andy who has stopped scrubbing the shirt, looking at the two boys.

"Listen, I dont know what happened out there. It was an accident," Ricky tried to defend himself, EJ having none of it.

"Really?" EJ asked, throwing his ice into the sink.

"EJ!" Andy exclaimed and he shot her a glare as if to say 'be quiet for a second' and she sighed, folding her arms across her chest.

"Cause 'infinity plus one' sounded pretty real," EJ said, shrugging his waterpolo jacket on.

"Thats not really a number," Ricky said sheepishly, looking at the floor.

She just stood there, listening to their childish bickering and knowing that she couldn't really do anything about it. It was two of her closest friends arguing over the same girl.

"Do me a favour and stay away from me and Nini, okay?" EJ said and Ricky scoffed.

"Excuse me?" He asked, not understanding how EJ had the audacity to say that.

Andy cringed. She had known both of these boys along enough to know that this wasn't going to end well.

"Don't act like my best friend, or like her boyfriend. Just stop acting, period." EJ said as he zipped his jacket up.

He scoffed, "I'm trying to make the best out of a bad situation," Ricky explained, shaking his head slightly.

Ricky was starting to get annoyed, his brows were creased together and she could see an angry look beginning to appear on his face

"Stop trying, Ricky. Dont try so hard, it's embarrassing," EJ said.

Andy shook her head, "Enough Caswell," she said harshly, not letting him trample over Ricky any more but he just rolled his eyes.

Ricky scoffed, "Dude, I'm just trying to say I'm sorry," he explained.

"You want to apologise? You can start with that thirsty voucemail you left for Nini, she doesn't need to hear from you anymore" EJ explained.

Andy shook her head, knowing that this wasn't going to end well, he should never have seen that voicemail.

"What did you just say?" Ricky asked, a look of hurt appearing on his face.

"I'm sorry Ricky," Andy honestly said as she picked up EJs shirt, turning to him "Put that ice on your damn face,"

Ricky gave her a sympathetic smile before walking out of the room, leaving so that he didn't have to see EJ anymore.

EJ rolled his eyes and put the ice on his lip, following Andy out of the boys bathroom.

"That was a tad bit harsh EJ," she said as she turned around, him taking the ice off of her face to talk to her.

"Well he shouldn't have said all those things to my girlfriend, or hit me in the face with a basketball," he explained, huffing like a young child.

"Oh, grow up Caswell, if you would never have taken her phone, you never would have seen that message," she explained as they approached her locker

He sighed, "Do you want me to give you a ride home?" He asked and she smiled to herself as she pulled her skateboard and bag out.

"If you're offering," she said and he smiled at her, "And only if you'll put that ice on your face,"

"Deal," he said as he held his pinky finger out like when they were younger.

She just laughed, interlocking her pinky finger with his, "Deal,' she replied.

He looked over at her, heart fluttering as he saw the wide smile on her face.

He shouldn't feel that way and he knows it. He had one problem with his girlfriend and all of a sudden he was seeing his old best friend in a new light.

It was wrong and he knew it. But he shook it off, ignoring all of those feelings and hoping they'd go away if he didn't think about them.

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