And They Adopted The Little Angel ^-^ (Later The Angel Managed To Steal MC From Jake Though >

And they adopted the little angel ^-^ (Later the angel managed to steal MC from Jake though ><)

Faye Evans :MC from Moments :) This work is done together with @03patrickstar ^^

Basics :

Full name: Faye Isabel Evans

Age: 25

Gender: Female

Date of birth: September 3rd

Occupation: Architect

Allergies: Peaches

Hobbies: Reading

Appearance :

Height: 165cm

Weight: 53kg

Eye color: Emerald

Skin tone: Fair

Hair color: Dark-brown

Hair style: Wavy, grown up to the waist

Body shape: Hourglass

Special facial feature: Beauty mark under the right eye

Glasses: None

Tattoos: None

Personality :

Zodiac: Vigo

MBTI: ISTJ

One sentence description: Calm and Rational

Pet peeves: Having a hard time expressing emotions

Life motto: Always be rational. Don't let useless emotions get in your way.

Family & Friends :

An only child. Parents died in an accident when she was ten-years-old.

Only Faye survived.

Best friends: Alora James & Jessy Hawkins

Friends with others from Duskwood.

Past & Future :

Message to her past self: "No need to be anxious. You're doing great."

Dream: A stable life

Love & Relationships :

Did not believe in love until she fell in love with Jake.

Still thinks it's useless.

Conflict :

Phobias : Amaxophobia (She cannot sit on the back seat either. Can only sit on the passenger seat)

People she despises: Bullies and Scammers

She was bullied by her classmates after she was sent to the orphanage.

Favorites :

Color: Blue (Her mother's eye color)

Animal: Cats

Season: Autumn

Duskwood fanart  🎉 Celebrating 5K followers

There is an video in the link below👇 or you can see it on my instagram @slow.hazel

https://blog.naver.com/cheezebagle/222806767569

If it's okay to ask...:✨ friends with benefits

😊❤

So thinking about this and that, I thought Faye, Phil and Kyle would be the best candidates for this troupe. (Who is Kyle? You will find out later 😉)

Finally I decided to go with Faye & Kyle😁

Here we go! ^-^

Faye clutches the blanket harder, wrapping herself inside. She seems cold. I think to myself, covering her warmly before dragging myself out of the bed. Honestly, I’m too lazy to go out on the balcony. It’s freaking cold out there.

But what to do? Faye hates the smell of cigarettes. 

I will stop after one. I think to myself. Faye hated when I smell cigarettes. I have been trying to keep it under control these days. 

I can’t believe I’m adjusting to her ways.

It has been two years since this relationship started. Faye was supposedly going out with Jake though I have no idea how or why. And they suddenly broke up, two years ago. 

Since then, Faye never wanted to be in a committed relationship. In her words, it’s a pain in the ass. Well, not that I really cared. I didn’t want to or could handle commitments in the first place. But Faye was an interesting woman to hang out with. Not to mention, attractive. That’s why I suggested starting this kind of relationship with her.

Friends with benefits.

Well, it wasn’t the sole reason, I admit. Honestly, I was pissed at Jake. How could he abandon everything and betray us like that? That idiot even had the audacity to drag Faye, a normal citizen into our mess.

About one thing, I was sure. Jake loved Faye even though they broke up. 

It was Faye who wanted to break up in the first place.

Does that fool still love Faye? I have no idea.

I turn my head to the rustling sounds. Sh*t. Faye has woken up. 

“I told you not to smoke when we’re in the same space.”

I sigh. How many times has this conversation occurred? “I know. I know. That’s why I went to the balcony.”

Faye tilts her face, her lips protruding a little. D*mn. She’s pretty.

“Why are you still here though?”

I tilt my head, what does she mean?

“I mean, you used to leave immediately before. Now you stick around till I wake up.”

Did I? My lips move on their own. “That’s because you said you don’t want to wake up alone-”

She frowns. “What? When did I say that?”

F*ck. She told that to Jake. Not me.

Faye takes a step towards me, tilting her upper body a little. “Kyle, are you still in touch with Jake?”

Her eyes look weird. A weird light sparks in them whenever something about Jake is up. Not really. Even his name or that nymos sign can light her up like magic.

What the hell?

Why does my chest sting? Ridiculous. I know where this is going. “Why do you want to know?” I ask her, irritation clear in my voice.

Biting her lower lip, Faye looks at her feet. Fidgeting with her fingers, she looks up coyly. 

Sh*t. D*mn it!

“How is he?”

I scoff. “You know? If you’re curious...” Walking closer, I whisper to her ear. “Go ask yourself.” I nibble her earlobe, to which she jerks back.

Come to think of it, Faye never blushed adorably unless Jake was there.

What the hell is wrong with me?

Faye glares at me, rubbing her ear roughly. How cute.

Turning away from me, she declared. “Right. Kyle, we should end this soon.”

My heart thumps. “What?” I scoff, it’s unbelievable. “Is it because I didn’t tell you about Jake?”

Faye turns around to face me. Her face bears bewilderment. “What? Are you serious? No.”

“Then why suddenly?”

Faye sighs, “It’s not sudden. You remember I applied to get transferred to Spain?”

“Yeah.”

“It was accepted. I’m leaving in two weeks.”

Honestly? What the hell is wrong with me lately? My heart aches like crazy. 

Well. I still know the answer I should give. I suggested this after all. 

“Friends with benefits. You can leave whenever you want. I can too.”

No strings attached.

“I see. Good luck with that.” I smirk, “Don’t come back crying when you miss me though.”

Faye smiles back. “As if.”

Yeah. I know very well that you won’t do that.

Seriously…

Why do I feel like crying?

***

Somehow it ended in a sad note? which was not my intention at all😅🤷‍♀️

@artic-willow Thanks for the ask❤️️

Read it Out Loud!

                One of my biggest tips for when anything goes wrong in writing—pacing is off, voice sounds weird, chapters come out boring or confusing or rushed—is to read it out loud!!

                Writing sounds infinitely different in our own heads because we can manipulate how we want it to sound. I always think I’ve nailed my pacing until I read it out loud and realize despite my short sentences, the passages drag due to word choice—or weird punctuation, or abrupt changes in character and confusing choices.

                You just can’t know until you read it out loud and are forced to pronounce and consider every word in every sentence. Brains can skip over words, ignore mistakes, create tension and emotion where there isn’t any--voices can’t.

                This is also an amazing way to learn from the works of other authors you admire. It’s easy to coast through a book in your head but reading it out loud forces you to consider the way the author wrote it, the subtle differences in craft that makes a good book stand out. You can learn so much from published works and how professionals write, all through reading out loud and analyzing what you’ve read.

                We’ll talk more about that in a future post, but for now, I challenge you to pick out a chapter from your favourite book and read it to someone, or to the mirror, or a pet, and then read your own work right after. What do you notice?

                Good luck!

Moments

This is a work done together with @03patrickstar ^^

⚠️ This story takes after the final episode of Duskwood. So if you haven't finished the game first, this story contains heavy spoilers.

Summary: It has been almost three years since Jake disappeared without a trace. Everyone went back to their normal lives, and so did Faye. She did her best to forget about him, forget her love for him. But it all changes when Jake comes back. How was he suddenly able to come back to her? What secrets was he keeping from her?

⚠️Warnings: None for this chapter :)

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Chapter 2- Ira

- Hello Faye:)

Detached eyes stared at the screen. Was this not what she waited for so long? Strangely, she felt nothing. Faye shoved the phone back inside the handbag indifferently. 

Her head numbed; Faye walked back to the office. She would continue the ordinary day again. An uncomfortable fire bubbled somewhere deep inside her. Ignoring it as well, Faye joined Alora, her longtime friend as well as a colleague. 

“What’s the matter, Faye?” Alora exclaimed; her hazel eyes widening.

She frowned. What got her friend so worried? “What do you mean?”

“You’re crying!”

She was? Faye stared at her, puzzled. Faye gasped as her slender hand touched her face. Her cheeks were soaked. Now that she thought back, her vision was blurred as well. 

Faye just stood still; her feet numb. What was the meaning of these tears?

She never waited for Jake. So why would she feel touched when he finally reached her? That was all nonsense. Maybe that strange nightmare was to blame. 

Yes. It was all because of that nightmare.

How foolish she was…

Faye clicked her tongue, facing Alora with now clear eyes, “I’ll be back in a minute.” Alora nodded, worry still evident on her face. Faye wanted to wipe away the stupid tears at once. Though she couldn’t, Faye didn’t want to ruin her make-up at midday. 

…

Burning, reddened eyes. Still glistening with suppressed tears. Faye could recall a day or two she had seen them. Fifteen years ago, when her parents died, Faye cried her heart out. The worst was, that she was the only survivor of the vehicle accident. Ten-year-old Faye could do nothing but cry.

Soon she realized that tears couldn’t bring her anywhere. The ten-year-old Faye had cried for her entire life. After she was put in an orphanage, Faye never cried. She learned how to suppress her tears, and how to hide away her emotions. To keep a poker face and not let useless emotions get in her way.

Faye planned every detail of her future and acted accordingly. Never once did she act on impulse in fear of ruining her newly found future. The innocent naive little Faye died that day, along with her parents.

Or so she thought.

Until she got tangled in a kidnapping case unexpectedly. Faye was still a university student back then. Somehow, she ended up helping a group of strangers and even ended up befriending them. For the first time after her parent’s death, Faye got attached to someone.

A strange woman stared into her from the other side of the mirror. The eyes of this woman felt especially strange. Why did those emerald eyes look so…foreign?

Faye wanted to break the mirror into pieces. Then only the woman would disappear. Taking a deep breath, Faye closed her eyes. 

Another notification arrived.

-I am sorry I took so long Faye.

-I’m sorry.

Oh really? Faye wanted to slap him. Yes. Maybe she should meet him and end everything at once. End everything with this man who lived in her heart rent-free. Faye was determined, to kick him out for sure this time.

This time.

She would definitely end this all for good. 

-Sorry. I was busy.

-Hello Jake.

Would she have done something differently if wrath did not take over her that day?

Would she be regretting less if she did something differently?

***

“Meeting someone?” Alora frowned. First Faye was crying then she decided to meet someone? She looked a little excited as well. If she told her that, Faye would never admit to it. For some reason, Alora was worried for her friend.

“Yeah. He’s someone I must see. I’ll go now. Take care, Lora!” She waved before turning her back and walking ahead.

“You take care! Call me if anything happens, Faye!”

She walked without looking back. That was so much like her. Alora sighed, shaking her head side to side. 

***

Getting on the bus, Faye looked for her destination. A French restaurant. It seemed like he had forgotten his manners over time as well. 

-It would be rude to invite you to a restaurant where you do not like the food.

‘He’s going against his own words.’ She sighed. To be honest, if she had to choose, Faye would prefer Chinese food over French. She was not given a chance around this time anyway.

Why did that leave a bitter taste? Maybe because she was about to end everything today. Maybe she would have to eat something she didn’t like much on their first and last date.

First and last date…

Her heart stung. How foolish.

Faye mulled over on her way, whether to inform Lily or not. Hannah was still under therapy; thus it would be better not to startle her. Lily always reminded Faye to let her know if Jake comes in contact, as she seemed to be sure that Jake would come back.

This person she was going to meet up with…

Was that really Jake? 

No. Either way, it did not matter. Jake and Faye would never share the same future. 

Amidst such contradiction in her heart, Faye reached the restaurant. 

A fancy restaurant.

Faye recalled what she imagined Jake would be like on their first date. He would definitely come to pick her up. Would probably be a little nervous, adorably nervous.

She used to love his adorable awkwardness. Her dreams seemed to crumble, one by one, little by little. Well, it was nothing new anyway.

-I’m sorry Faye.

-Would you like to meet up?

-Yes. Let’s do that.

-Tell me a place and time.

-Thanks :)

Walking in, a waitress politely welcomed her. Faye smiled at her, and then passed through the artfully arranged tables, one by one. Maybe due to the time of the day, the place was less crowded. 

In the far right corner, a hooded figure was already sitting. She could only see the back of the man as he was facing away from her. 

Faye could tell. Her calm demeanor was getting disturbed. Her frozen heart seemed to beat again, at a ridiculously high speed. 

The moment her lips opened; the man turned around. None of the words left her trembling lips in the end.

The man’s gaze felt…foreign to Faye.

-To be Continued.