finnschuesters

THAT WAS THE NICE THING ABOUT HAVING VIC AS A BEST FRIEND, she never questioned finn’s seemingly random thought process. the blonde always rolled with it, which is probably why they’d been friends so long. not many could keep up with her. that, and something about the pair just worked. “vic, seriously if you move in, i don’t even care if your cooking is bad, i’ll eat it.” she promised with a laugh. “i’m so tired of take out for dinner and toast for breakfast.” finn sighed softly as she gladly returned the hug. squeezing her eyes shut as she gave vic as squeeze, finn smiled faintly. it really had been too long since they’d done a proper girls night and truth be told, it had finn wondering if adulthood would always feel as lonely as it did lately. victoria’s presence alone assured her, maybe not. “we can sort through some of them together, there’s no way either of us have the patience to get all of those records done together.” another laugh as she pulled away and settled back into the couch. finn rested her chin in her hand as she listened to vic recount how things were going with eli. a smile tugged at her lips as she reached out and playfully tapped the other. “it’s not weird at all. i know, kinda surprising, but i’m really happy for the both of you and it doesn’t make me feel uncomfortable or left out or anything.” she promised, still smiling. there was no hint of hesitation or resentment, finn was entirely and genuinely happy for the pair. though, her smile wavered a little when asked about what’s been new and exciting for her. well, nothing. a forced laugh. “oh, i don’t know. just the same stuff as always. mostly just like work and hanging out here.”

       moving in with your best friend was something vic could see herself doing.  it’s like she didn’t even have to think about it.  she’s twenty,  and of course she loves being home with everyone,  but she longed to have some space of her own.  she wouldn’t mind sharing with finn,  who was asking after all.  it’s not as if she was intruding!  this was good!  “ it’s okay!  eatable!  i’m learning. ”  she reminded,  laughing along with her.  “ there is nooo way i’ll do take out and toast forever.  i’m big on pasta and breakfast foods,  but that’s all for now! ”  at least she was trying.  vic figured if she was going to feel guilty about eating at some points,  it might as well be good food to feel guilty for.  and she had plenty of people to cook for,  so it was a win-win.  “ probably not.  we’ll get distracted too easily! ”  she said,  though that was something finn had an absolute knack for.  music.  vic wished she was like that and adored finn’s eye for good records.  the blonde stretched her back,  then pulling her feet underneath herself.  it was nice telling finn about eli,  sometimes it was like word vomit not to mention her if she was honest.  “ it’s not surprising!  i was just making sure! ”  she held up her hands in defense with a chuckle.  “  thank you though,  really. ”  she listened to the other,  her eyebrows furrowing slightly.  “ see,  i’ve gotta get you out more.  we have to get out more!  it’s partly lima’s fault. ”  a shake of her head,  before a reassuring smile was sent finn’s way.  “ i get you,  though.  you’re too good at your job,  and it’s pretty awesome.  i will be over-promoting you on the radio in true fashion. ”

eli-stjames

Eli’s cheeks went from rosy pink to a deep red when she heard the words pretty girl. It had been a long time since she’d felt genuinely loved by another person, and the last person who had made her feel any type of way was the same one standing in front of her now. For Eli, it really had always been Vic. “Perfect,” she breathed out, smiling adoringly as the blonde gave her a second kiss on the cheek, “I’ll just chill until you’re done.” Eli slid the smoothie a little further across the counter for Vic to take it and then moseyed her way over to an empty booth. She brought one leg up to her chest, resting her foot on the edge of the seat as she killed time looking at her phone or staring at the people in the rink, skating in circles and laughing under a disco ball while 80s music blared through the speakers. At some point, Vic popped back out to say she was clocking out, which earned her a nod from Eli who was content waiting. Soon enough she was back, and Eli scooted down the booth seat so that Vic could sit next to her rather than across from her at the table. She then positioned herself sideways, her body turned towards Vic so that she could extend her legs across her girlfriend’s lap. “Hi,” she greeted her again, kissing her again. She’d never get over just how liberated she felt doing that. “How was your shift?” she asked, smiling brightly at Vic and catching up for a bit before she dove into the drama.

        this was a welcome surprise,  seeing eli.  it always is,  and now that they’re back together,  everything has felt like a dream.  although,  in a dream,  she wouldn’t be sitting in dinky rinks with the parade of children left and right.  vic did her best to be quick,  taking the occasional sip of her smoothie as she exchanged pleasantries with her boss and clocked out.  for a minute,  the blonde just watched her girlfriend lovingly.  the fact that they found their way back to one another was mind-blowing to her.  if she could,  she would watch the girl for hours.  but,  nowadays she didn’t have to just watch.  victoria sat next to her,  practically beaming.  her hands patted her girlfriend’s legs happily,  welcomed to yet another kiss.  it felt amazing to be able to do this -- here.  well,  anywhere would have been fine for vic.  but,  this is in public.  it was new territory,  not having to hide kisses or just settle for adoring glances.  “ my shift was ... something.  some kid threw up obstacle course.  i didn’t have to clean it up,  so overall it was good! ”  she laughed slightly.  her tone was significantly changed now that eli was here.  it had been somewhat moody before,  though never towards the kids.  “ how was your day?  and i’ve gotta hear about this drama!  i still can’t believe i missed that damn party. ”

@vickypucks:  found an old gem from high school.  wonder who it was about!  anyways, here’s wonderwall.  

Sweetheart, everyone around here worries I’m the cause of everything, so don’t worry about it.

     open snap starter  !

       vic:     happy mother’s day!        vic:     my mom didn’t even like my cooking 🥺        vic:      thank god she likes flowers!

finnschuesters‌

closed starter for @vicpuckerman​

IT WAS LONG OVERDUE THAT VIC AND FINN HAVE A GIRLS NIGHT. it seemed like their text messages existed exclusively of ‘can’t school’ or ‘can’t work’ and they hadn’t actually been having a lot of quality interactions as of late. they had decided vic would stay the night, make a sleepover of it like when they were younger. it was while finn sat with her head hanging off the couch and legs against it’s back that she got her brilliant idea. gently, she kicked at vic to get her attention away from the movie.  “why don’t you just move in with me?” she asked, completely serious. finn twisted her body around so she was sitting normally, then began to explain herself. “listen, i know you like being with your mom and your sisters, but what would be better than living with your best friend? i mean, my extra bedroom is literally just filled with vinyls and cassette tapes i’ve been meaning to sort through. us being roommates just makes sense” personally, finn thought it was a great idea. maybe if she had vic around, she’d feel so much less lonely all the time. “i wouldn’t mind clearing them out for you of all people.” she flashed vic a smile. “and i wouldn’t care if you had eli over or if she stayed the night and stuff.” finn added, then kicked at the other again. “i wanna know how you two are doing, by the way. tell me everything!”

         girls night for finn and vic were as normally followed.  some good wine,  a really good movie (sometimes marathons),  and catching up!  the blonde really missed her,  and hated the excuses she had to make with school and work.  vic was wrapped with one of her favorite quilts,  which she had given finn as a house warming gift.  ‘ it’s a house warming gift because it will warm you up! ’  she remembered saying.  with the swift kick,  her eyes shot towards the other.  “ move in?  i mean ... it does make perfect sense. ”  she paused for a moment.  vic and finn were so close ever since they were children,  they just got each other.  as far as best friends went,  it was a match made in heaven.  “ i have zero reason to say no ... that,  and i don’t really want to. hell,  i can even cook!  not very well,  but i’m learning! ”  her smiled matched the others as she scooted closer and practically jumped on her,  hugging her tight.  “ if you sort through them without me,  it will be betrayal! ”  she teased.  at the mention of her girlfriend,  victoria pinked up.  “ well,  you know she loves you too.  though,  i wouldn’t want it to be weird or anything. ”  at the second kick,  a laugh escaped her mouth.  “ okay,  okay!  i mean  ---  it’s all new and exciting!  the reason we broke up is out of the way,  so this seems ...  good.   really good.  you know me,  it’s always been her,  no matter how hard i tried for it not to be.  anyways,  what’s new and exciting for ms. schuester? ”

eli-stjames‌

closed starter @vicpuckerman​

If Eli had to describe her weekend, she would describe it the way some people described New York: fun hell. She had personally had a great time, made a lot of money (which she definitely still had to explain), and didn’t do anything she regretted, aside from maybe arguing with her sister. However, for other people, the weekend hadn’t been so good. Vic had missed out on the fun because of a busy work weekend, so Eli was prepared to fulfill her girlfriend duty and fill her in. She had asked Vic for her work schedule, so about ten minutes before she was meant to get off her shift, the brunette showed up at Rinky Dinks with a smoothie from the Lima Bean and a pep in her step. She approached the counter where patrons could rent skates from and rang the bell on the surface meant to signal employees that someone was waiting. “Victoriaaa,” she sang as she rang it, impatiently waiting for the blonde to manifest from between the shelves of skates. “There she is,” she mused when she appeared. E then held up the smoothie and wiggled it, “I come bearing gifts!” When the only thing between them was the counter, and Eli deduced that none of her managers were anywhere in sight, she leaned over it slightly and gave the blonde a swift kiss. “Hi,” she finally breathed out, a hazy smile forming on her lips that was reserved for Vic and Vic only, “You get off soon right? I have…a lot to tell you.”

    victoria hated working at dinky rinks,  but it wasn’t suppose to be fun.  she was trying to get some more money.  she needed to pay her car insurance, and planned on taking eli on some very nice dates.  if she was going to do this,  it was going to be done the right way.  after today,  she had a few days off which were desperately needed.  the blonde had heard about the party.  not everything,  just bits and pieces.  it’s a small town,  after all!  thankfully,  she was almost off her shift with her own headache to prove it.  as she heard her name,  a bright grin stretched her face.  she would know that voice from anywhere.  vic sprayed the last shoe before coming out to the front.  “ here i am!  ugh,  you are the best. ”  the blonde said,  her voice and features filled with nothing but adoration.  the kiss was returned happily,  almost too happily.  really,  she just enjoyed not hiding.  her love for eli was hard to keep out of the public eye,  and now that it didn’t have to be,  it was to be flaunted.  the entirety of lima was to know the victoria puckerman was indescribably in love with elizabeth st. james.  “ hey there,  pretty girl.  i do!  give me a few,  and i’m all yours. ”  after not being content with one kiss,  she lightly pecked the other’s cheek and quickly ran back to the back to finish up the rest of the shoes.  after a few minutes of holding her breath and spraying stinky shoes,  she came back out.  “ i have to clock out quick,  but then i need to hear all the drama.  leave absolutely nothing out! ”

Joe Jonas in Happiness Continues (2020) dir. Anthony Mandler

revengeofthesam

“Hey, Quinn 2.0, what’s up with the laughing? Not cool,” Sam groaned as he leaned his head back, listening to the other blonde say that she would buy something from the store which caused him to lean his head back up, a giant smile on his face. “You don’t seem like a chaps wearin’ gal so I promise I take no offense, but I think it’s the change we need? Sure, there’s that honkey tonk bar down the street but we really need to bring the South to the Midwest,” he told the girl confidently. “Right? I’m not lookin’ for the money or anything, I just wanna say I went on there.”

        victoria didn’t mind being called quinn 2.0,  it actually made her smile more than she already was.  “ my bad,  my bad.  you have my complete and undivided attention. ”  she listened intently,  glad that she could be the one to hear what he had to say about the craziness that was this idea.  “ are you a chaps wearing guy?  i’ve heard good things about the bar,  --- i mean,  i can’t really go in legally.  but,  i think it’s a good idea!  might bring out a style lima didn’t exactly embrace before. ”  not being able to go into the bar didn’t stop her from doing so,  but it wasn’t exactly easy in a town where everyone knows everyone.  “ i’m sure it’s not too hard to get on there.  i’ve seen much worse ideas!  if the skinny mirror can be on there,  this absolutely can! ”

ivystjamess

IVY SMILED UNCOMFORTABLY AT THE COMPLIMENT. “oh yeah um… yeah.” she answered. though it had been her goal to chat with victoria, suddenly her stomach dropped at the prospect of stepping inside. “i mean, are you sure? i don’t think i’ve actually ever been inside. and i wouldn’t want to piss your sister off more.” the girl admitted, looking past vic and straight into the house. she didn’t know if she was entering as a friend or not. vic and eli were back together. one point towards as a friend. but her and emory were pretty much the exact opposite of vic and eli. one point toward enemy (?) then again, her mom and their mom had been enemies, then friends, so a third point towards undetermined. great help. “sorry, that was a bad answer, of course i’ll come in. if we’re being honest i kind of wanted to talk to.” being honest wouldn’t hurt, all ivy had to do was push any emory related hesitations to the back of her mind and focus on eli’s well being.

     “ don’t worry about emory,  you’re my guest. ”  vic smiled at ivy,  trying to ease some of the nerves she had herself.  the blonde wiggled her eyebrows at the other in hopes that she’d take the offer.  “ oh good! ”  she said when ivy agreed,  letting her in and closing the door behind her.  “ do you want a drink or anything? ”  the tension wasn’t as bad as expected.  victoria truly didn’t want any bad blood to come between them.  it was too important to her to be on good terms with the st.james’.  “ if you want to give me the ‘what are your intentions’ lecture,  i’m sure the first round would be better coming from you.  might as well work my way up. ”

fcye‌

after a whole day of work; she had suggested victoria to go out and grab something to eat together and finally it was the end of their shift and faye was cleaning up the counter before gathering her stuff together and waiting for victoria to do the same. “i’m all done! what about you? do you need some help?” faye questioned as she put on her coat and logged the computer off so they could leave if victoria was also done. “where should we go? do you have any preferences?” she questioned while she looked around to see if she could find where victoria was. 

closed starter for: @vicpuckerman​

              work was draining.  the kids screaming,  the loud music.  victoria was thankful she had faye,  who she actually liked,  to spend time with at work and afterwards.  “ i’m almost done,  just spraying the blades!  i’m all good! ”  she replied,  only having a few more to go before she was done.  afterwards,  she headed to the back to grab her leather jacket and came out to meet her,  putting it on.  “ right behind you!  i normally wouldn’t say this,  but i’m craving breadsticks. ”

shanepuck

“That sounds good, Vic. Really good,” Shane agreed, smiling seeing just how excited her older sister was. “You deserve someone who makes you this happy. And I’ve always loved Eli. So, it’s win-win.”

            “ thank you..  you know,  for supporting this.  i know sometimes getting back together with an ex is frowned on.  but,  now that the reason we broke up is out of the way,  i think this will be good. ”  the excitement radiated off of victoria,  grinning ear to ear.  “ well,  of course you’ve always loved her.  she’s very easy to love.  just promise me when you find someone who makes you happy,  you never let go. ”

revengeofthesam‌

“Don’t look at me like that. Pay attention, I’ve really got a good idea going here, okay?” Sam told the other as he stroked his chin, deep in thought as he began telling his grand plan to someone who probably didn’t care about his grand plan. “Evans Family Clothing Store: stick with me,” he added, realizing how he was losing interest. “The whole Evans family runs it but the only apparel we sell is strictly cowboy fashion: I’m talkin’ cowboy hats, cowboy boots, belt buckles, and yes the best part of all — assless chaps. The whole shebang,” the man said. “I should really go to Shark Tank.”

@limastarters​

          “ okay,  okay,  mr. evans.  i’m listening. ”  she tries to keep a straight face when she does,  almost desperately tries.  but,  ultimately fails in doing so.  “ a cowboy apparel store in lima...  it could be the change we need.  i’ll buy a cowboy hat,  i look good in those!  maybe some boots.  not so much the assless chaps... ”  vic laughs loudly,  though never wanting to put down an idea.  “ shark tank would eat this shit up.  i say go for it! ”

eli-stjames‌

At Victoria’s suggestion that she could meet her upstairs, Eli nodded. Normally she’d help clean up, but if she was being honest, she needed a second to gather her bearings. “Okay,” she said quietly, getting up and pushing in her chair. She walked to Vic’s side of the table before she left the kitchen, crouched down and kissed her again, quickly on the lips, then cheeks, then side of her head. She chuckled as she did it, buzzing and not able to get enough. “I’ll see you up there,” she told her, giving the blonde’s shoulder a squeeze as she made her way up the stairs. In Vic’s room, Eli took a second to look at herself in the mirror and steady herself, then immediately tore off all her clothes and stood in the center of the room in her bralette and boy shorts. She kicked her outfit into a neat pile by Victoria’s desk and then headed straight for her closet. Inside, Eli saw a lot of clothes she recognized, some she didn’t. She pursed her lips when she saw an old cheerios uniform hung up at one end of the closet, memories from high school immediately flooding her mind. When the brunette spotted her favorite item from Vic’s closet that she always used to steal, an old school oversized McKinley High football hoodie, she took it off the hanger. Just as she was about to put it on, she clocked a presence in the doorway. Eli wasn’t shy about being half-naked so she turned without a care and gave the blonde a smile. “Hey,” she greeted, slipping on the sweatshirt and quickly tussling her hair. 

             with eli’s affection,  vic’s cheeks blushed up to a rosey red.  even in private,  her affection always made the blonde blush and sweat.  god,  if this was how she reacted in the comfort of her own home,  how would she be in the public,  for all of lima to finally see?  this wasn’t something to be pondered now.  she kissed the girl back quickly when she could,  the smile never leaving her lips.  she felt her body relax with just the touch from eli,  and waited until she heard her up the stairs before getting started on the clean up.  it was hard to focus on picking up plates when the most beautiful girl she’d ever seen was upstairs,  probably raiding her closet this minute.  “ calm down, v.  you know her,  you still love her,  everything’s cool!  just --- be cool! ”  she whispered to herself while wiping the remaining food into the garbage and putting the plates and bowls used in the dishwasher.  she washed her hands,  after drying them,  she immediately tugging and fixing at her hair.  everything was going well,  so why did her stomach feel this way?  surely,  the food wasn’t bad!  butterflies?  after all this time?  yes.  letting out a breath,  she makes her way up the stairs and to her bedroom.  green eyes seemed stuck on eli for a moment,  taking everything in.  ‘just be cool’ seemed impossible.  that was not happening!  “ h--hey!  hey there! ”  you’re embarrassing yourself!  she coughed,  clearing her throat.  “ i mean,  hey...  you do always go for the same articles of my clothing.  which always looked better on you anyways. ”  vic smiled,  stepping into her bedroom and pulling out two pairs of sweatpants.  the blonde shed her jeans,  turning her back to eli before changing into them.  after the jeans,  the blouse came off to show a black bralette underneath.  this was her usual comfy outfit!  why change the routine?  she jumped on her bed,  waiting for the other when she was done.

anitaxpuck‌

“ i don’t think it’s that they don’t like you, she’s just insanely strict. ” anita replied with a small laugh before grinning devilishly. “ i mean, we could always sneak out? i’m almost certain they’d never notice we’re even gone! ”

   “ me,  sneak you,  out?  yeah,  i’ll never hear the end of that one.  i’m not what the public calls ‘stealthy’.  i’m assuming from the suggestion though,  that you are? ”

@eli-stjames