She, from head to toe, inside out, is made of love. She is gentle and kind, yet so full of courage and strength to fight for herself and those around her.
“ maybe you’d attract more guests if you served a continental breakfast . ” shadows dance over his eyelids , a product of a lack of sleep . he mopes over his freshly madepineapplepizza ,which is a sensory overload at barely nine a.m. “ i’m sick of takeoutandfastfood . ” @diorbled·.
stilettosstop in their path back ‘round the bar, the crunching of geometric carpet beneath their heelshalting, at john’s suggestion, & they pivot in a slow motion to look at mr. lowe & his pineapple pizza. forehead creases in a lackadaisical expression, fit with the haughtiness of pursed, cherry lips. ❝ –– the cortez offers room service, you know. ❞
comfort was a foreign object, shared with him from her and a gift he didn’t deserve… tristan was lucky to have her and good fortune is easily recognized daily when he’s with her, even at times like so. glancing briefly over upon her request, continued silence was given instead.
and then, a spark of hope flared as he extended a hand, resting it carefully over the curve of her own. ❛ you love me… right? ❜ worry strayed heavily into his tone.
upon tristan’s hand coming to cover her own, immediately, her digits move to tightly grasp his palm. that question graces her ears & mute shock traverses up her spine :confusion furrowing features.
❝ of course i do –– i love you, tristan. ❞ sincerity in such a reassurement comes as easily as the breeze, slipping from her tongue with a quiet ease. her concern’s appearance grows weightily, evident in her inching closer to the younger & her worried gaze never once leaving tristan’s. the encouragement she offers for him to continue, to tell her what’supset him so, is silent, but it’s expressed thoroughly on delicately twisted features.
“ just because it gives me the creeps, doesn’t mean i don’t find this place interesting. it’s the perfect setting for my new book. a hotel of HORRORS, if you will. what a catch. “
❝ mmm, ❞ comes the reluctant hum of a response, as she turns her back to tend to any tidying the bar requires. ❝ –– so, you’re an author, then ? ❞
❛ARE YOU SURE THIS IS OKAY ? ❜ Eyes are downcast as she speaks , small hands running over sleek fabric that doesn’t belong to her. She’s a bit uncomfortable – this situation is new & she can’t shake the feeling she’s doing something she could get in trouble for – but she won’t deny the woman’s attempt at kindness. Stray’s tattered & dirty clothes lie discarded on the floor , forgotten as she turns to face Liz , green eyes seeking approval (or criticism ).
❝ OF COURSE this is okay, doll. ❞ a smile, the very picture of patient joy, paints her complexion into a reflection of the small bubble of pride bursting &swelling within her chiffon - concealed chest. she rises from her careful perch on the edge of her duvet as the younger turns to liz for commendation: something she is all too happy to gift. ❝ oh, ❞ a gushing of an exclamation escapes her, ❝ you look gorgeous. how does it feel on? ❞
❝ don’t play COY, donovan. i know it was you. ❞ cigarette comes away from rosy tiers in a puff of smoke as she continues, warning &musing. ❝ –– lying will get you nowhere. ❞