“Likewise,” I smiled, then made sure to shut the door behind Serafina. “It’s no worries, I’m alright." My eyebrows furrowed slightly. “Are you sure? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I want to make sure you’re staying healthy.” I told her. “Did you have wine for breakfast?” I asked, noticing a faint scent of wine. Serafina then took her phone off and checked it, a strange expression appearing on her face before she passed the phone to me. I looked down and I subconsciously held my breath as I read the words. “A lockdown?” I bit my lip, then looked back at the phone, before looking back at Seraphina and handing her back her phone. “What sort of political issues? Do you have an idea of how long this could last?” I took a deep breath, then pulled out my own phone and sent a quick text to my father. I then put my phone away and nodded at Seraphina’s words. “You’re right, there are several options of what to do here, but I don’t know… I don’t like the thought of being in a lockdown.” I rubbed my face. “This entire thing is very random too, I never saw this coming.”
I got up to do my morning workout around nine-ish this morning. I always worked out in the morning, only having a few exceptions to skip - which was hardly ever. Heading to my bathroom, I took a quick shower to wash away the sweat. When I got out and blowdried my hair, I got a text from Diego. I read it and typed my reply quickly, sending it to him with a smile. Lacey needed a play date anyways. She hated being cooped up inside of the house.
Sure, give me twenty! (:
I got dressed and picked up Lacey’s leash and a few other things, taking her out to my car. I took a stop to the cafe to pick up something for us to eat and drink. After a couple of minutes, we had made it to Diego’s house. I strapped Lacey to her leash and headed to the door with a tray holding two coffees and a bag of food. I knocked on the door and waited with a sweet smile. “Hey, good morning! Did you hear about the lockdown?” I asked him when he opened the door.
I rolled over in my bed and could feel the dogs at the bottom of it next to my feet. This one only the second week sleeping in the house and I was starting to get more used to it. I don’t really know how I feel about being back in Lime Grove but when I was house hunting my mom kept saying that I would be happier if I just came back to Lime Grove so here I am. I sat up and leaned back against the backboard of my bed. I pulled my knees up to my chest and looked out the window. It was sunny already this morning and I loved waking up to the sun. After some time I got up and walked down to the kitchen, dodging all the unpacked boxes I have yet to get to. I heard Rachel and Ross running behind me. Their feet tapping on the hard wood floors. I opened the door for them to go outside while I poured myself some cold brew. I walked outside also and sat on one of my outdoor swings while I drank my coffee. The dogs were running around the yard together and it was sort of weird for me to still be living alone even after a year.
Last night was pretty awesome I went out with some college buddies to a club and danced the night away as well as danced with a lot of girls. I woke up in the morning and saw a text from Miles that said he was by his pool and to go over if I wanted. I got out of bed and took my shower and got my swim trunks in then headed to his house. Since Miles and I were friends I didn’t bother to knock or ring the door bell I just went inside and made it to his pool where o see Miles. “Sup Miles you enjoying this sunny day?” I said as I sat down in a chair.
I nodded slowly as I stood up, crossing my arms as I looked at the two, then back to the tv. “We already have tons of political issues… Why do they care all of a sudden now?” I asked, letting out an amused chuckle.
“That makes no sense. What political issues? And why didn’t they warn us about anything before? This is bullsh-t.”
I shrugged lightly. That just meant more parties, which meant more income for Seth’s club - which meant he would need more staff. Which included me… Although, I didn’t mind helping out. Also being on lockdown could mean more crime and people going crazy… and that’s what I wasn’t looking forward to. “I’m sensing something else is going on…” I said, raising a brow. “But what can you do,” I said, shrugging it off and not really caring.
I had really enjoyed doing this with her, giving eachother looks when we reacted to things with the same energy. I couldn’t directly understand all of the dialogue but I definitely knew what was going on.
I absentmindedly had my arms wrapped around her cute little body. I didn’t think about touching her much, it was just natural to be this way. When we’re together it’s just first instinct, like a default game before adding any mods, we just came this way and we can add whatever we want to being together.
I quickly shifted my gaze to her eyes when she told me she’d get lemonade and smiled softly. I was used to the drink now too, chuckling at her little comment when she got back, she’s so funny, and I know that wasn’t a joke but she always made me laugh for no apparent reason. I shifted myself to get comfortable with her again and then saw it, making eye contact with her and then looking back, “the f*ck” I finished her thought. @astxrism
omg i actually really really like them AH HBU
I chuckled “It really is a silly question if you ask me” I said and squinted as he kiss my cheek. close the door
“Sir yes sir” I joked and closed the door behind me while Leo went back inside the house and into the kitchen.
I liked spending time with Leo but for some reason my brother didn’t really like him, and that’s kind of an understatement to be honest. Which changes stuff a bit because that way he barely shows up at my house because we don’t really want Miles to flip at me being… good friends with Leo.
“I’m not really hungry but you go ahead” I said with a light smile and sat on the couch as he suggested breakfast.
The TV was on, I turned to see suddenly breaking news, I furrowed my eyebrows and looked at the screen
“WHAT?!” I looked at the screen in shock .
I slightly put my hand on my mouth. I didn’t know what to do or what to feel at this moment. Not that I’m complaining, I like lime grove. But a lockdown?? I’ll go crazy.
I sighed and looked over at Leo “so much for a good morning…” I said and rolled my eyes a bit @astxrism
I enjoyed hanging around at the pool, I went to the other edge of the pool where Bentley was, and took a few sips of my drink that was there my the pool. Sup Miles you enjoying this sunny day?
“There’s a sunny day, means I need to enjoy it.” I said with a light smile as I looked over at Bentley who showed up. “That’s the deal”
I wasn’t surprised he was here, after all I was the one who texted him.
I swam to the edge of the pool and lifted myself out of it “What’s up with you?” I asked him and ran a hand through my hair to move the water away from my eyes.
I grabbed a towel and dried myself a bit before sitting at one of the chairs too @Kate
“I-“ Keeping her eyes on him for a few more seconds she was visibly unhappy about this. That wasn’t too bad when you think about, there are many things they can do here and it’s not like they were doing something beyond that but realizing she’ll be stuck here with so many people that dislike her. It doesn’t sound that nice. If she didn’t have him by her side she’d go insane. “They didn’t even say how long this will last!” She whined as she leaned back on the couch, letting her head fall back. She was planning to go home for a week and help her family with some things but that’s not happening. It annoyed her, not having thing go the way she wanted them to go can really quickly out her in a not so nice mood but she is working on it. Not everything can be perfect. Taking a deep breath as she tried to calm down, she put on a smile and straightened up, pulling her legs up on the couch. “Looks like you’re stuck with me now.” Managing to giggle quietly she let her head rest down on his lap as she closed her eyes, not knowing what truly think of this situation. It just ruined Rebelde for her.
Victoria’s eyes fluttered open as she felt the warm sun rays beam down on her face. Squinting her eyes from the sun she groggily got out of bed with a small yawn.
Walking over to her pristine bathroom she stepped into the shower, Letting the hot water hit her skin as it soothed her aches due to her sleeping position.
After a good shower Victoria went over to her walk-in closet and swung open the doors. Granted she nearly smacked herself in the face- It was luxurious the paint was fresh and her latest fashion was up to date. Privileges of a fashion designer.
Victoria changed into her outfit of the day, A somewhat silk peach colored top with matching pants and slides equipped with an expensive bag and jewelry to accessorize.
After spraying on a few pumps of perfume she tossed her fresh curls behind her shoulder and took out her phone. Scrolling through the comments and liking a few posts until she noticed an alert in bright red text reading-
Good morning Residents! Unfortunately we are going on Lockdown. Due to political issues and for the safety of our community. No one will be able to leave or enter the town until further notice. Please don’t worry and take this time out to socialize with your fellow neighbors and enjoy the blooming park. - Lime Grove Mayor
Victoria mentally face palmed herself.
“Guess that show in Paris is cancelled huh Remy.” Victoria stated with a sigh while her white Pomeranian sat next to her.
“I refuse to waste this outfit, The local cafe it is.” Victoria gently picked up Remy and safety tucked him into her purse- Unlocking the door she stepped outside breathing in the fresh air. After locking it back she began walking to the cafe and soon enough arrived.
This morning I got ready in my-wholesome-healthy-feminine-classy-yet-sweet outfit and headed to the cafeteria with Aria. I loved doing casual homey things with her, it was fun because she contradicted it with her inspirational way of speaking. We walked out there and picked a table outside where we sat for just a little bit before she made a face. I heard my phone beep but thought it could wait since I was with her.
“What?” I ask bluntly, @CerealKiller
Serafina smiled slightly before responding, “Yeah, absolutely, not that hungry anyways.” She had definitely lost her appetite reading that note from her mother and it’s connotations had definitely made her lose her appetite. “Just a little, my mother sent me some from the company,” Serafina replied laughing slightly brushing it off. If by a bit, she meant half of the 34 oz. bottle than Serafina had definitely only had a bit. Serafina took back her phone, switching it back to Portugese before placing the phone in the back pocket of her jeans. “I don’t have a clue, I only know my parents will be ringing up my phone when they find out. They’ll use this as more backing for me to go back in Brazil.” Serafina shook her head slightly, she had found somewhere she enjoyed in Lime Grove. There was no way in h-ll that she would be heading back to her parents in Brazil. She removed the issue from her mind before responding. “Same here,” Serafina agreed with the sentiment. “Exactly, what type of political issue could get an entire area shut down? It’s been completely fine for days…” Serafina mused on the thought before waving the idea away. "Well, looks like we’re going to have to work through it as it goes on, let’s not let it ruin our day. She turned to Amélie, excitement filling her once more. "Anyways, what’re our plans for today?
I liked spending time with Ian, we were very different but also very much alike. And I honestly don’t remember the last time I felt like I could trust someone with my life.
We sat at a table and I added a bit of sugar to my coffee, I don’t usually add sugar but I felt like it today.
I listened to the radio, and a news break stopped the music.
A news break was surprising enough, I honestly don’t remember when was the last time something interesting happened here.
The news reporter announced a lockdown, and I might have slightly choked in my coffee from the surprise. A what now?!
I was more shocked than actually bothered, I don’t think I really mind a lockdown, keeps me safer and anyway I don’t really have too much to look for in the outside world.
What the hell does political issues even mean, were not some Vatican city, it’s only a suburban neighborhood…
I frowned… and Ian noticed it obviously, not to hard to miss. What?
“The news” I simply said trying to make him listen to the reporter instead of explaining myself.
“F*cking hell…” I mumbled @raviola
“So much for a good morning…”
He did hear what she said but it was almost like he didn’t. Keeping his eyes glued on the screen until he could see something else and not the obvious, huge announcement there were a lot of things going through his mind. Tightening his fists he tried to calm down but his tongue was faster than his mind. Saying one too many swear words, he got up rather angrily walking back to the kitchen and switching his breakfast with a glass of the most expensive scotch he owns. It’s know he has a short temper, especially when hearing something stupid like this. Tapping the glass that was in his hands he had his one elbow on the table as his forehead rested in the palm of his hand, closing his eyes for a few seconds. It wasn’t really about Lime Grove going under a lockdown, it was more than that, so many thinks not letting him be truly happy here where he is. Taking a deep breath he walked back to Noelle with a weak smile on his face and sat down next to her, keeping his eyes on the glass in his hand. “Sorry about that.” He muttered, putting his elbow up on the couch behind him as he looked the other side, towards the big glass window separating his living room for his backyard. “So much for a good morning.” He repeated what she said, chuckling as he slowly shifted his gaze to meet her eyes. “What now? What does this mean?” It was more of a statement and not a question. Yes, there were a lot of things they can do here but it didn’t make this situation any better.
“We already have tons of political issues… Why do they care all of a sudden now?”
I nodded. “Exactly. And what’s so serious that we need to go into a lockdown over?”
“I’m sensing something else is going on… But what can you do,”
I looked at Henry in disbelief as he talked. “You aren’t upset about this whole thing?” I took a deep breath. “I don’t know how I’m not losing my sh-t right now.” I threw my hands up in a frustrated manner, then walked back to the kitchen and poured myself some water into a glass. I grabbed the bottle of Advil, then took two tablets and swallowed them with the water one at a time. I then put the bottle away, but brought the glass with me. “This is ridiculous,” I said, shaking my head, then looking around for my phone. Once I finally found it, I lowered the brightness all the way since the bright screen was hurting my eyes and I started looking up more information about this whole lockdown, trying to see if there was anyone that I could call. “Once this headache is gone, I’m calling whatever number I find.” I was probably going to end up screaming at them, which most likely wouldn’t work, but it was worth a shot. “Those b-tches, thinking they can just call a lockdown out of nowhere.” I rolled my eyes. "This was a terrible start to the day. "
On some level I was spiraling between all these emotions at once, this lockdown thing cought me by surprise and it wasn’t really the definition of good news.
I let my head fall back with a sigh as I started at the ceiling unsure what to do. I turned my head lightly as I noticed Leo get up quite angrily and pour himself a scotch. I watched him as he did that, I could see it was bothering him a lot more than it bothered me in the first place.
I bit the inside of my cheek and looked at him as he came over back to the couch. Sorry about that.
“Don’t mention it, I get it” I said with a light sigh, it really was a sh*tty piece of news. What now? What does this mean?
I looked back at him as he turned to face me again, “I don’t know” I said and slightly frowned “it’s annoying, but there’s nothing we can really do about it…” I said @astxrism
I immediately thought about her family trip, “And what political issues?!” I asked, upset with her. It was off season for me so I would be fine but she had things to miss out on. Obviously neither of us had an answer to that so I pulled her close as fast as I could and began playing with strands of her hair when she rested in my lap, gently overlapping them. Speaking through a pout I asked, “What about your family” Putting one hand on her waist, looking at each other seriously, She didn’t tell me much about what they were doing business wise. @astxrism
“Yeah, absolutely, not that hungry anyways.” I hesitated for a moment, before nodding. “Alright. Let me know if you want something though.” I told her, then listened to her tell me about how her mother had sent her some wine from the company. “Oh, was it good?” I asked her, noticing her place her phone in the back pocket of her jeans. “I don’t have a clue, I only know my parents will be ringing up my phone when they find out. They’ll use this as more backing for me to go back in Brazil.” I sighed, shaking my head slightly. “Hopefully you stay here. Besides, it’s a lockdown, nobody is allowed to leave, right? Or do you mean after the lockdown?” I asked. “Exactly, what type of political issue could get an entire area shut down? It’s been completely fine for days…” I nodded. "And we weren’t told anything about it either. I texted my dad and asked if he could find out anything about it. I mean, he mostly knows about the affairs of France, but there’s still a possibility he could know something. Anyway, he has some contacts so he might be able to get some information. “Well, looks like we’re going to have to work through it as it goes on, let’s not let it ruin our day. Anyways, what’re our plans for today?” I nodded. “Yeah… I’ll probably be good for the first few days anyway. But I’m not sure, is there anything you want to do? I do have to finish eating my breakfast though.” I told her as I started walking back to where I was previously eating. Once I was there, I sat back down and looked at my half-eaten omelette, before picking up my fork and eating some more.
As usual, the sunlight hit her face early in the morning. She was often able to ignore it until her face grew too warm which, of course, happened once again this morning. Her nose crinkled but she forced herself up whilst rubbing her eyes gently. Naia had only arrived in Lime Grove just before her parents could leave on a trip, celebrating their anniversary. It was strange being back, knowing that she would be here for a week or two, alone, with only Pippa to accompany her in the large house.
Well, not completely alone. Vivia would be dropping by sometime soon so that the two of them could catch up, thankfully. The thought of it made her smile as she sent a quick text saying, The door is open whenever you’re here (:
Realizing that she could show up any minute, she quickly got ready. She did not feel the need to dress up around her, so her outfit was pretty simple. A pink shirt she got from her time in Russia along with denim shorts. Barefoot, she wandered the house until she ended up in her living room, the TV on and loud. Pippa, her husky, sat next to her. She was lazy as ever, laying over her back and expecting a bunch of belly rubs.
Mateo was barely awake as he forced himself into some casual athletic clothing. His mess of a hair style was pulled back into bun that was bound to fall apart throughout his run. For awhile, he stood on his balcony, breathing in the fresh air. He felt a bit icky, so a run was exactly what he needed to liven up a bit. Although he was hungry, he figured that it would be best to wait until afterwards to eat-- perhaps he could pick up some breakfast from the cafe on his way back home… Either way, the longer he stayed home, the longer it would be until he got food. And that was an absolute tragedy. So he left the house, double-checking to make sure that the door was locked before he left.
He had been swapping between running and jogging for a good fifteen minutes or so when he needed to cross the street. Throughout the entire run, he saw no one. Of course, the one time that he did not look while beginning to cross a street, a car is suddenly approaching rapidly. At least, that is how it felt as he tried to dive out of the way, his skin rubbing against the asphalt beneath him. Immediately, a curse word fell quietly from his lips.
I chuckled as Miles said when there’s a sunny day he needs to enjoy it. I don’t blame him for wanting to enjoy the day and just relaxing. Miles then asked what’s up with me and there wasn’t anything really to much. “Nothing really man, I just woke up a few minutes ago and a little hung over. I went to the club last night with some college buddies and danced with a lot of girls. You up to anything fun today besides this of course” I say pointing to the pool and the chair.
