and it absolutely was. although she supposed she oughta slow down and figure out just what it was. the first thought would be love, but she didn't know what that was, and never once claimed that she did. a miscommunication, but she didn't communicate at all.
she’d like to say that it’s not from a lack of trying, but rather an inability to put her wants and needs into words. instead they played like movies in her head, fantasies that her mouth refused to speak. and try as she may, she found herself so absorbed in her daydreams, that she became grossly dissatisfied with reality, with them.
the victim in her said it was their fault. they don’t understand. she didn’t shut them out, they quit. but it’s all a game, and everyone would be more hurt than she.
it wasn't enough Emerson Bauer, yes she is from the Bauer family for the hockey equipment company. She has worked in the stores selling to customers, and also goes to hockey games to see their products in action on the ice. However, she wants to get away from the Bauer name and make a name for herself without the name getting her everything. Emmy moved to Seattle before the hockey team was established. Now that Seattle has a hockey team, she is the team photographer. Getting into photography was the best thing that has ever happened to her..
she prefers to be called Em, or EmmyEmmy loved growing up not having to worry about money, but that was not how she wanted to raise her future kids. She hated showing off the new things she got every year, when she knew her childhood friends could never afford them. Her parents never understood why she wanted to be a 'normal kid' instead of being spoiled. Granted, she grew up around hockey and fell in love with it, but never became a professional. Moving away from the family, forced her to make a living on her own, thus the idea of using her photography skills.. love is not real unless it hurts.
perfection garners attention, and attention is key. disgustingly petrified of bugs and will likely stab you in small spaces. will honestly just stab you period. highly incapable of taking care of herself, and likely the world's biggest brat. a short fuse with an explosive temper. if it's able to thrown, it will be. not sure if people are too slow, or if she's too impatient. collects jointed dolls, and no you can't fucking touch them.
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When it came to meeting new people, Amabelle was almost always closed off, not open to new friendships. It tended to make her appear mean or cold, but that wasn’t who she was. From a young age, she had trouble trusting people. She was raised in a political family, taught to keep everyone at bay until she knew their true intentions. There were very, very few people that Amabelle let into her life. Emerson would have been one of them, purely because she was so close to Cooper. If Cooper trusted her, Amabelle had no reason to question it. She trusted Cooper and his opinion…but unfortunately, her friendship with Emerson had never made it past the small talk phase.
Amabelle had tried to be open and enthusiastic when they first met, but she and Emerson simply hadn’t clicked. Both of them had their guards up and both of them had trust issues; that didn’t lead to any easy friendship. Amabelle got the vibe that Emerson didn’t trust her, so she became guarded, blocking any attempt of friendship.
Truthfully, Emerson was the last person that Amabelle wanted to walk through the door. She’d just given birth, was emotional, and not feeling her best. The only person she wanted around was Cooper, but she knew that had to expect guests. They weren’t the only ones excited about Ella’s arrival. Their loved ones and friends were excited to meet the new addition to the Murphy family as well.
Emerson went to go meet Ella at the hospital. Seeing it was only Amabelle, made things a bit awkward but she wanted to talk to her without Cooper. Whenever Cooper was around, you could feel the tension. “Hi Ella, I’m Emmy.” She wasn’t sure if Amabelle would allow her to be called Aunt Emmy. Ella was beautiful and she couldn’t have been more thrilled for Cooper and Amabelle.
When asked about clearing the air, Amabelle nodded. It was needed. Whether Amabelle liked it or not, Emerson was a part of Cooper’s life, and an important part, which meant she would be a part of Ella’s life as well. “Sure.” She answered softly with another nod. She tried to keep her face neutral as Emerson spoke but hiding her emotions on her face had never been her strong point. Her eyes narrowed slightly and she sighed heavily. “I have enough money and fame of my own. You realise I have to look out for the same things? I have to make sure people aren’t just befriending me because of my name. You’re not the only one who has to have their guard up. I get that crap.”
Amabelle had been in the limelight from a young age, coming from a long line of politicians. With her father being a presidential candidate and son of a former president, and her mother being a socialite, most people knew her name or at least, knew who she was.
Looking over at Emerson again, Amabelle shook her head. “I never thought you and Cooper dated, or that any of this was about feelings. You judged me from the first moment you met me, thinking I was just some other hockey fan girl, wanting Cooper for the money and attention. That’s what pissed me off, so my guard immediately went back up.” Amabelle shrugged her shoulders after she offered an explanation. Feeling Ella stir in her arms, Amabelle bounced her softly, looking down at the tiny baby with a small smile on her lips. She loved this little human more than anything in the world, and she wanted her to be surrounded by nothing but love and happiness. She didn’t want her growing up with tension and anger, so she knew she had to take a step in being friendly with Emerson.
Sighing softly, she looked back up at the other blonde. “I think we both put our guards up. You were protecting Cooper, I was protecting myself, and my relationship with Cooper. If you’re willing to put the past aside and start fresh, then so am I. I’m not saying we’re going to be best friends, but we can at least try and be friendly…”
Bryn was so excited but nervous all at the same time that Emerson and Bryn were in the same state. It was like it was meant to be once they found one another again. Bryn was glad that they were going to get together to catch up but he still didn't even know what he would say to her. So many things were going through his mind of just what he had said to her. Bryn had never fully gotten over her but he wasn't sure if she would even feel the same way that he did. Bryn was getting ready just incase Emerson had contacted him to where and if she wanted to meet. Not long after he had gone to the bathroom he had heard his phone making noise one again, with a smile on his face he then hurried up and made his way back to where he had placed his phone.
When Bryn finally made his way to his phone he then unlocked his phone by putting his password in. Once it was accepted he then made his way around his phone and went into the new message as he read the new messages that were left from Emerson. Reading the message as he smiled even more knowing the fact that she had wanted him to come to her place. Of course Bryn wasn't going to cancel on going to her place. It has been awhile since he had seen her so alot of things could have changed and it would be nice to see how she was living. Bryn was also glad that they would be meeting somewhere privately just on the safe side it had gotten heated.
Bryn hit the reply button as he then started typing in a new message to Emerson “Sweet, I can't wait to see you at your place. Be there as soon as I can be :)” once the message was done he then sent the message over to her. Watching the message being sent he wanted to make sure that it was sent to her. Making his way back to the front door as he started to put his shoes on. Finally Bryn was all ready to make his way over to Emerson’s. Putting his phone in his pocket, grabbing his keys, wallet and of course his jacket. It was pretty chilly outside lately and he didn't want to be cold. Getting in his car he made his way to the address that he was given by Emerson. After a few moments of driving he had finally arrived at her place, parking outside as he then made his way to her door. Bryn knocked on her door as he took in a deep breath waiting for her answer.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope you have a fun St. Patrick’s Day with your loved ones and friends. I brought you some delicious goodies that are just to die for 🍀. Also something I made with my heart 💚🌈🇮🇪 that I hope you like. Thanks for being a cool person. There’s no one like you. Don’t forget to wear green or someone will pinch you. P.S click the emojis for the gifts.
London and Emerson set out for a Spring Festival and Carnival, eager to enjoy the festivities together. As they arrived, they were immediately struck by the lively atmosphere. The festival was bustling with people, and the air was filled with music, laughter, and the smells of delicious food.
The weather was perfect, with a sunny sky and a slight breeze. London dressed appropriately, wearing a comfortable, light sweater, shorts, and tennis shoes. She styled her hair in a pretty ponytail and opted for a natural look without any makeup.
As the day progressed, they indulged in cotton candy and other treats while trying their luck at various carnival games. They went on the rides and enjoyed the thrill of the festival's attractions. As the sun set, London put on her jacket as it was getting chilly outside.
Then, London noticed a man following them throughout the day. She had seen him several times but didn't think much of it. However, as the day went on, she grew increasingly uncomfortable with his presence and pointed him out to Emerson. London wondered if they should try to lose him.
London suspected that their appearance as young, pretty girls from wealthy backgrounds may have made them stand out in the crowd. Despite this, London was determined to enjoy the rest of the day and not let their unease ruin their experience at the Spring Festival and Carnival.
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We are all ready for Spring to arrive!
Wednesday March 13th: #WeatherWednesday; We can't keep track of the weather during the beginning of spring. Show us what the weather is like today!
Thursday March 14th: #TransitionThursday; We're transiting into a new season, so let's get out our spring colours in a friendly neighbourhood competetion. Downtown Seattle is wearing green, Captiol Hill is wearing blue, South Lake Union is wearing yellow, Green Lake is wearing orange, and Queen Anne is wearing pink.
Friday March 15th: #FestivalsFriday; The weather is getting nicer outside, which means a lot festivals will be coming back! What are some your favourite festivals to go to in these warmer days?
Saturday March 16th: #SpringCleanSaturday; With the new season among us, it's the perfect time to get our space fresh and clean. So, let's use today to do some spring cleaning and maybe get rid of some clutter we no longer use!
Sunday March 17th: #SundayFunday; Happy St. Patrick's Day! There are lot of places celebrating St. Patrick's Day, where have you decided to go? If you don't celebrate this holiday, how you spending your Sunday and with who?
Monday March 18th: #RoadTripMonday; Words here. Better weather means you can finally start spending more time outdoors! Not sure about you, but a nice road trip with the windows down with no ddestination in mind is a big must for me. Show us how you like to travel and/or who you like to travel with.
Tuesday March 19th: #HappySpring; It's officially the first day of spring! How are you celebrating the day? Are you laying in the sun, or do you have a specific activity planned for today?
Hello, I'm letting you know. I was going by Natalia, and now I'm going by London. We have a storyline together, so I wanted to tell you about my changes, but they won't alter our storyline. I would love to keep our storyline! I owe you a starter.
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Cooper Murphy loved playing hockey. He was upset when he was injured and couldn’t play. That being said he also enjoyed time off. He wasn’t going to rush back to playing. He always took his sweet time to feel ready and recovered. “I wouldn’t. I know you think it’s nuts but I don’t mind being out. Especially now that I got Ella at home. Having Ella changed a lot of things… makes me think about retiring and getting to experience everything in her life with her.” He and Amabelle both had money and didn’t need to worry about much so he could comfortably retire before he turned 30 and even though that would be sad about it at least he had a purpose in life outside of hockey and that was being a dad.
Cooper was an optimist in many areas of life. With hockey though he was the opposite most of the time, keeping his emotions in check was easier if be believed that no matter what things were not going to pan out the way that the team wanted. “You should shoot your shot.” Cooper said immediately. “Be so for real right now Em. We are not going to be in the playoffs. We’re like 3 spots out of the wild card slots. It’s not happening. And the last four games of the season are away games. That’s the longest away streak we have for the rest of the season. You can’t let this impact your life like that.” Cooper wasn’t going to push her to say who the ex was. She had lived in Seattle longer than she had been there for a whole year before he knew her. “What would I do? I would chase her. She’s the love of my life. It wouldn’t have happened. Even when we fight I’m usually the first one to apologize or speak because she means too much to me to lose. If I did lose her? I would be doing everything I could to get her back. Hockey can’t always be the number one. Hockey will go away some day and then what do you have? That’s what you need to think about.”
“I think that’s insane. Because she is the most trustworthy person I know. She grew up around this. Her brother has been playing his entire life. She’s been at the rink just as much as I have. It’s crazy to me you don’t trust her.” Cooper knew that other women wouldn’t want Emerson and him to be friends. They were close and she was opinionated. That was scary to some. It didn’t seem to bother Amabelle though. At least not that he could tell. “Why don’t you trust her?” He questioned, Amabelle had been the most genuine partner he had ever had. He let out a sigh and shrugged. “I don’t know. This one isn’t bad. Just a day to day. Just pulled something. I’m good. I’ll probably be practicing again tomorrow.” Cooper had been injury prone the entire season and was truly playing some of the worst hockey of his career. He had only scored one goal and tallied 8 assists in the abysmal 27 games he had played through the season. He knew that it was dangerous to have a score card that low. He didn’t know what would happen to his contract if he continued to play like sh*t. No trade rumors had started but he knew they were always a possibility. The idea of having 21 teams he could end up with after his no trade list made him nervous. “I might try and retire if they trade me.”
Bryn loved how close he and Emerson had become even after they had dated for awhile. But neither one of them let anything get in the way of them being friends. Bryn knew that Emerson didn’t really like the name Emmy and he had tried his best not to call her that very much but then again every so often he liked to say it. Bryn thought that name was really cute but he understood why she didn’t care for it very much. Bryn didn’t know that Emerson had moved to Seattle until she had moved there and of course that was how she had found out that he lived out there too. It was kinda funny though how they both once again live in the same state. It was like it was meant to be whether it was just as friends or even more than that. Even though Bryn and Emerson weren’t together anymore that didn’t stop the feelings that had rushed through him when he had seen her on the streets. With the job that Bryn was doing, he had pretty much all the free time in the world because he had set certain times that he was going to be filming his content.
It had been some time since Bryn had seen Emerson or even had a conversation with her, so he was kinda nervous about how the whole thing was going to go. So many things had run through his mind on what to say to her. But all he knew was there was a bunch of things that they both had needed to get out in the open. Bryn was at home and he had just finished filming some content for the platforms that he had always put things on. He just hit the upload button as he waited to make sure it was uploaded and while he was doing that he heard his phone starting to go off. It wasn’t a special ring tone so it wasn’t anyone that he had talked to more than once he grabbed his phone unlocked it and opened the new message he had on there. He saw that it was Emerson’s number and he knew that from him putting her number in his phone but didn’t get the chance to change the ring tone so he would know that was who was calling.
Once the message was open Bryn looked over at what was being said by Emerson. When he had read that she wanted to talk somewhere, Bryn took a deep breath before he answered her back. But when he did, he hit the message button and then typed in “Sure, did you have somewhere in mind?” hitting the sent button as he watched his message being sent and once it was official the message was now on the other end of the phone and now it was Emerson’s turn to answer back. Closing out the message he then took in yet another deep breath. So many things were running through his mind like what she wanted to talk about and what was he going to say to her. Knowing that Emerson wanted to talk to him gave him that feeling in his stomach once again. He hasn’t had that feeling like he did when he thought about her or even talked to her. Bryn waited to see if she was going to answer him back but just incase she did, he was going to make sure he had everything done that way so he had nothing in the way of meeting up with her.
