There was no doubt in my mind that I was going to at least try to get out tonight.
Even if it was only for a couple minutes.
I just needed to get out.
I could bash a window.
But I already hurt one hand; and I don't want to risk the other becoming unusable.
I faintly remember Ollie telling Iris and I how to pick a lock, and I tried my best to recall her directions.
"In the movies they use bobby pins and sh*t—but the movies are liars—bobby pins rarely work in the modern household lock, so it's better to use an actual screwdriver or something" Ollie had explained, plotting to unlock the liquor cabinet.
After locating a screwdriver, I remembered she had told me something roughly on the lines of, "then you kinda just mess around with the lock until you hear a couple ticks, that should work"
I then remember Iris scolding Ollie for actually knowing how to pick a lock, but to be fair, it was basic survival methods.
So I did as I recalled, gently maneuvering the screwdriver until I actually did hear a faint click, and I gasped in surprise.
Holy sh*t.
With a firm pull on the handle, the door opened.
A single Moonflower was on my front porch.
The Moonflower is a symbol of blossoming in the dark of times.
Personally, it meant something more to me.
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"The moon is beautiful isn't it?"
It was Mid-spring, Ranboo and I had known each other for maybe 2 or 3 months now? I couldn't exactly remember. Ollie and I had been walking out of the local mall just after a timid Ollie and Keira interaction, and the brunette had noticed the crescent moon in the dark sky.
"it is" I admired.
This was my second time talking with Ollie, and even then, when I barely knew her, she had that same charm that radiated off of her personality.
"yknow in Japanese culture saying that means that you're confessing your love for someone, I'm of course not in love with you, we just met like two weeks ago, but I mean we could be in love—I do have a boyfriend—platonic love?—what am I saying—anyways, just a fun fact" Ollie rambled, as I reminisced over this conversation, I realized how nervous she might've been to make a new friend that didn't recognize her right away from her streaming career.
After thinking about that certain moment, I stared back at the moonflower on my porch. My first thought was that Ollie had put the flower there in hopes I return back to the mall parking lot.
So I went with my gut.
What could go wrong?
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Walking in the dark, alone, with no phone or flashlight, isn't necessarily the safest thing to do. But it's not like I could do anything to make myself more prepared. I just had to trust the handful of self-defense tips my friends had mentioned many times before.
The walk across town to the mall wasn't super long, but it would still take me 30 minutes more or less. Which wasn't too bad, it just gave me more time to think. The distant bangs and claps of fireworks throughout a ten-mile radius kept me on my toes, and every now and then the sky would light up with wonderful colors for only a second.
A weird anxiety fogged up my head as I made my way through the half-busy town, many people were still busying up the restaurants. And some even had already taken the pleasure in drunkenly roaming the streets.
It was a funny feeling. Almost as if I felt undeserving of leaving my house. And even the thought of telling Ollie about Keira made me feel lightheaded.
But then again, I think out of all people Ollie would understand. She knows Keira. She has dealt with her before.
So maybe it wouldn't be too bad.
"Happy 4th of July b*tch" Ollie snickered as I walked up to her in the parking lot, where she was sitting on the roof of her car, smiling happily at the stars.
"Happy 4th of July" I exclaimed, my brain still running on a mix of confusion and adrenaline, "How're you?"
"I'm doing pretty well actually" she noticed, "But more importantly, how are you?"
"depends on how tonight goes..." I trailed off, "you were smart with the moonflower thing"
She grinned, "I knew you would remember!"
I grinned, happy to recall the memory, "you have any plans for tonight?"
She shook her head, "I would've called Iris, but I'd rather get you some fresh air for a bit, plus I didn't wanna be home alone with all the noise—freaks me out" she trailed off, "speaking of noise!—I have fireworks!"
"what?!" I look away from the moon for a moment to see Ollie's dead serious face, "really?"
"I also picked the lock on the alcohol cabinet" she giggled, "Ranboo's gonna be so pissed"
"my lord Ollie—" I chuckled, "Iris won't be mad?"
"She's with Big Q, plus I have so much blackmail on her right now" Ollie explained, "Speaking of Blackmail!—we're going to England, so after tonight we can murder your parents and pack some things for you—"
I pause for a moment, zoning out on whatever Ollie was saying, surely this was another one of those super realistic dreams, so much new information was being put onto me, "what?"
"Wilbur, Phil, and Tubbo know we're going" Ollie said rapidly, "we're leaving in about 30ish hours, you in?"
"what?" I mutter again, "are you drunk?"
"yes." She stated blankly before continuing, "surely being in isolation didn't give you Alzheimer's or some sh*t, you're going to see your lover, because I have blackmail against Iris, case closed."
I instantly stammer over my words, "you're—not joking?"
"it'd be a really sick joke" Ollie laughed, "although it does seem like something I'd do...anyways, you in?"
"am I in—yes, yes I'm in of course I'm in" I stutter, still thinking this isn't real, "am I dreaming or something again?"
"again? Jeez Vee you're starting to hallucinate as well?—welcome to the club I guess." Ollie widened her eyes, "you're not dreaming, this is real."
"oh my god" I cant tell if I'm surprised or anxious, I settle on both. "T-thank you?"
"yeah no problem," Ollie shrugs, "I mean this was my plan all along, the plan! Finally Ranboo can stop bugging me about it!"
"what type of blackmail did you get from Iris to let us—go to the UK?" I'm still in shock as I ask this question,
"I saw her and Big Q making out and she nearly slit my throat for bringing it up" Ollie mentioned very casually, "anyways, wanna get drunk?"
a/n:
so... :)
i may have tricked a few of you :) (more like all of you)
anygays, if you have any questions about the cadarino universe/ plot please do ask bc they're fun to answer :)
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