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[tinypeckers]

Are you a campfire? Because you’re hot & I want s’more.

Pairing(s): Aleks/James (NovaHD) and… well, you’ll just have to find out.

Words: 2,132

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Summary: Summer rolls around once more and really, there’s a tradition to uphold and the tents & camp fire are calling their name. Except Dan and Jordan are going to have their hands full keeping James & Aleks apart for a different reason. (Part of the ‘Is that a flicker in your eyes?’ universe.)

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A/N: Kind of short - but I have a break from University now so expect some s’more. ;)

“I give you twenty dollars and you come back with this?” Jordan held the Chinese finger trap in his hand. He hadn’t seen one in years, not since he and Dan had tried it out in that joke shop all those years ago. They were stupid, cheaply made and not worth his cash. “I want the rest of my money back.” Jordan held his palm out expectantly. Seamus raised his eyebrow at him,

“Your money? It’s my allowance.” Seamus had earned that money, one bite at a time.

“How much did you spend on this?” Jordan gave it back, dropping his palm when Seamus made no move to offer the money back. If it was more than fifty cents he was going to lose his mind.

“What do you care? You spend your money on what you want and I’ll spend it on what I want,” Seamus said.

“Seamus!” Jordan screeched.

 Dan and the other boys had edged away from the pair. Eddie was gnawing holes into his lower lip, wringing his hands together as he watched his friend get chewed out.

“You know this is your fault, right?” James said because well, he couldn’t help himself.

“Shut up! You should have bought it for me,” Eddie said.

“Yeah? Would you have blushed when I held your ha-“ Eddie clamped his hand over his brother’s mouth. James had never seen such murder behind his brother’s eyes.

“Don’t speak,” Eddie whispered. Dan ignored them both, far too focused on Jordan and Seamus’ bickering. They’d have to go soon, there was probably only half an hour on the car park. Aleks wanted to ask what the big deal was. Eddie and Seamus had held hands a hundred times before. It was just something they did, something they had always done – since when did Eddie get embarrassed over it?

 He couldn’t ask, though, because his father was done lecturing Seamus about taking care of his money and not spending it on stupid shit. It had ended when Seamus had pointed out the fact that Jordan had in fact come out of the thrift store with his own useless, overpriced find. Neither of Jordan’s sons would ever get the hype over the stupid figurines Jordan endlessly collected. Aleks smirked a little as he remembered their tiny town lady. He wondered if his father would like to add her to his collection. That’s if Seamus hadn’t thrown it out in fear yet. He’d have to remember to ask, right after he cornered James about the whole Eddie thing.

“Right,” Jordan clapped his hands together, “home time?”

“Yes, let’s all get back so that we can have some dinner and maybe play a game or something, as a family?” Dan had wanted to crack out that monopoly board he’d managed to sneak with them.

 Unfortunately, none of the frowning faces gave Dan much hope for that happening. Still, he was sure he’d managed to snag them all at least once this week.

“Fine, let’s just go to the clubhouse again tonight.” Dan loved the clubhouse, he did, but there was only so much cheesy entertainment and over-priced, watered down drinks one could stomach.

“We’re all right, Aleks and I are just gonna stay back again tonight,” James said, opening the car door for his boyfriend.

“Yeah, my hand still hurts.” Aleks held it up to remind everyone of his injury, “I’d be no good on those arcade machines.”

“That’s all right, you can hang with me and your dad,” Dan beamed. James rolled his eyes at him. Well, so much for a family holiday. “Eddie, Seamus?” The two youngest boys shook their heads vigorously. Dan remembered the days when they couldn’t get enough of him. When he was the coolest guy around and there wasn’t a minute he found peace. He’d hated it then but now, as he watched his youngest son gleefully show his friend a millimetre of hair upon his chin, Dan missed it.

 Even back at the camp, once he’d cooked them a meal and forced them to sit together, everyone was doing their own thing. Jordan rang his wife, understandable, but the boys skilfully ignored each other. James fiddled with the Chinese finger trap. Aleks flicked through his phone, occasionally lifting it to take the perfect selfie. Seamus fell in love with the burger he’d been given, eyes bulging and mouth watering around it. Eddie… Eddie kept chancing looks at Seamus. Come to think of it, Dan had seen that look before. Eyes wide, watching everything… Mouth twitching every time Seamus did anything remotely well, Seamus. Dan felt the word on the tip of his tongue. It tickled him and he wanted to spit it out. He couldn’t though, couldn’t get it out fast enough before his son was leaping up from his stool.

 “C’mon Seamus, you’re taking foreveeeeeeeeeeeeer,” Eddie fell to his knees at his friend’s feet. He pouted up at Seamus, resting his chin upon the other boy’s knee. Seamus looked down at him from behind his burger. It was barely there, a bite from being finished but Seamus wasn’t ready to give it up. Not just yet, just five more minutes with what could have easily been called the love of his life.

“Yeah, Moose – just eat it already. I’m wasting away just watching you,” Aleks said. He hadn’t been watching, not really, but he’d say anything to put a stop to an ‘Eddie tantrum’.

“Just plop it into your mouth and eat it, it’s not that hard,” James chimed in. He had been watching. He’d seen the way Eddie had been jostling his leg just watching, waiting and then becoming aggressively impatient.

 Seamus raised his eyebrow at them all. It was his burger, it was his love, it was his. He was going to savour each and every bite. Even when it went cold, it would still taste good. He knew it would.

“Please, I just want to go and make the bracelets already.” Eddie’s chin dug into Seamus’ knee as he spoke. Seamus could feel the hair he’d been shown earlier. Eddie let out a little whimper. So Seamus sighed heavily. He was sure to drag it out, to let Eddie know that this was absolutely not what he wanted. Then, when his breath was short and he thought he might pass out, Seamus ate the burger.

 He stood up, still chewing. Eddie went sprawling. James laughed behind his hand. Even Dan had to look away and snicker discreetly into the crease of his elbow. Eddie glared at them all. He tucked his arm into Seamus’ and tugged him towards Seamus’ tent. He opened the door for them both, waving the boy inside. He waited until his friend had sat before he took a step inside himself. He turned to everyone still sitting around the campfire and with the dramatic flair only an Eddie scorned was capable of, he yanked the zip shut, enclosing him and Seamus in their own little bubble.

 Seamus had already recovered the plastic box. He’d popped the lid off, looking at all the different colours of string and the beads it came with. The beads looked tacky and too clunky for him. He picked at the thread instead, looking up at Eddie before pulling out strands of red and white. Eddie almost kicked the box over as he scrambled to sit across from his friend, so close their knees touched. Seamus shielded the box, glaring at Eddie from underneath his eyebrows.

“Why aren’t you using the beads?” Eddie picked one up and peered through the tiny hole.

“They’re girly,” Seamus said. He started to weave the thread together with ease.

“Oh,” Eddie dropped the bead. He didn’t think that mattered. Still, he was making a bracelet for Seamus, his friend. Eddie looked at all the colours. He couldn’t resist the sparkly black one and thought that it would pair perfectly with the purple colour. He held them up for Seamus’ inspection. When Seamus nodded, it felt like Eddie had received an A on his math test (a feat he’d never quite managed).

 He got to work, sneaking a glance at the bracelet Seamus was making. Seamus had gone for a classic three strand braid which was nice, Eddie could agree but he wanted to do one better. He went for an ambitious fish tail braid. Eddie began by knotting the top, feeling his tongue slip through his lips as he threaded the strands together. It went better than expected, not perfect – a little lopsided and definitely a little too loose but it was at least a solid strand. Seamus finished before Eddie by minutes, pinching the ends of his so that they didn’t come loose.

“Um,” Seamus said when Eddie held his up, “I’ll tie yours first?” Seamus leant forward with bracelet in hand. Eddie kept his pinched between his fingers. He giggled as Seamus wrapped the thread around his wrists. Seamus smiled too as he tied the bracelet so that it fit Eddie’s wrist. He pulled it a little to make sure it wouldn’t slip off but ensured it was loose enough to stay. When he was done, there was a lot of extra thread just hanging off of Eddie’s wrist.

 “We’re going to need scissors,” Seamus said. Eddie shook his head.

“Why? I like it!” He shook his wrist, forgetting about the bracelet in his hand. It unwound a little as it slipped from his fingers. Eddie gasped, trying to thread it back together. “Seamus, Seamus – quick, quick!” Eddie almost burned Seamus’ arm with the speed he wrapped the thread around his wrist. He pulled it too tight, at first, but Seamus hissed and he immediately loosened it. Eddie tightened it and noticed there was a lot more thread hanging from Seamus’ arm than there was his. Seamus turned his wrist slowly, marvelling at his bracelet. Eddie did the same. They were simple but very, very pretty. Seamus looked up for just a second and Eddie caught his gaze. They smiled at one another. Seamus gestured towards the tent door.

“I’ll go ask Dad if he brought any scissors,” Seamus said.

 He started to push himself up. His palm caught the extra thread and it tugged and tightened the bracelet. Seamus stuck his finger between the bracelet and his skin to loosen it. He showed it to Eddie to prove his earlier point and then he reached for the zip of the tent. That was as far as he ever got, falling back as he heard his father shout from outside.

“No, James! I want to be the race car, not the stupid thimble,” Jordan was screeching. Seamus shared another look with Eddie. An all-knowing “let’s not bother them” look.

“What do you want to do now?” Seamus pushed the box aside. Eddie frowned.

“Well, we’ve still got lots of thread left.” He picked some out.

“So? Want to make another bracelet?” Seamus wanted to try and do a fancy braid this time.

“Nah,” Eddie pulled a little bit out, “but I can try and braid it into your hair… if you want.”

 Seamus stared back at him. Eddie pulled out some blue thread, dangling it near his own short hair and trying to show Seamus just how cool he’d look with it in his. Eddie hadn’t thought it had worked but then Seamus shrugged and said, “Ok.”

So Eddie shuffled closer until their knees weren’t just touching, they were overlapping. Seamus was so close Eddie could pick out his individual eyelashes. He cleared his throat and reached out. It would have been easier for him to just get up and braid it from the back but well, the view was definitely better. Eddie weaved his fingers into Seamus’ hair and smiled at the familiar texture. It was so soft, not clogged with gel like Eddie’s hair often was. He thought it looked nice and Seamus liked to help him stick it up. Eddie wove the thread into a simple three strand braid. When he was done, he tugged on his bracelet instead of the hairband on his other wrist. They shared a laugh that died off until they were just looking at each other instead.

 Eddie fiddled with the end of the braid. This was his moment, Seamus was his love, this was it. He was going to savour each and every second. He knew even if it went wrong, it would still be great. He knew it would.

“Eddie?” Seamus’ hand touched Eddie’s. Eddie could feel the friendship bracelet tickle his wrist. Seamus swallowed. So Eddie leaned forward. He was sure to hesitate, to be sure this was absolutely what Seamus wanted. Then, when his breath was short and he thought he might pass out, Eddie kissed his best friend.

#crtcampingau #series #novahd #slypkc #kootranewz

[lotusboutiques]

What's Trending for Spring 2018

What’s Trending for SPRING 2018

Spring is a season we all look forward to as it’s a fresh start to the new year and a time to re-introduce color back into our wardrobe! Cozying up all winter long was fun while it lasted, but we’re ready to ditch those jackets, throw on some sandals and have some fun in the sun! Now that the new Spring 2018 fashions have officially been introduced, here are a few takeaways you can expect to see trending at Lotus Boutique this Spring Season:

Trend #1: Color Palette

What do you anticipate most for each new fashion season? New styles and trends, of course, but just as much so, we are excited to see the new season’s color palette. Each season is defined by a leading lineup of trending Pantone colors brought to life through fashion designer’s runway collections. What we love about the spring color palette this year is the use of brighter, distinctive colors, rather than the typical pastel line up. Bright cherry tomato red and meadowlark, a lighter shade of mustard, are two Pantone colors we’re currently crushing on. With Ultra Violet being the color of the year, fashion designers expanded on the purple spectrum and flooded the runway with additional lively, yet lighter hues such as lavender and lilac. From vintage floral to graphic art, bold and fun prints also adorned the runway highlighting vibrant colors combos, such as lime punch and arcadia. Why so colorful this spring? Straight from the source, the Pantone Color Institute shares insight into their color palette selection, “Untypical spring shades that make for complex and original combinations expand the opportunity for self-expression and communicate the consumer desire to experiment with color all year round.” These saturated shades are going to brighten up our wardrobe and inspire us to put together outfits that will pack a punch all season long!

Trend #2: Sleeve Details 

If there was one take-away from this season’s runway, it’s the emphasis on sleeve detail! Whether a voluminous puff or a fluttery flare, sleeves that make a statement are the name of game again this season. Now we love a strong, dominant puff sleeve, but after falling in love with the variations of bell sleeves last year, we’re really digging the flowy vibe for spring. Nothing says spring like a touch of frill. Ruffle sleeves covered the runway in a variety of styles. Ruffles that spiral down the arm or tiers of ruffles in varying layers add just enough girly detail to take your outfit from drab to fab instantly! Another sleeve we love, flounce sleeves are ultra-feminine and chic and a must-have in just about every shape and form! Bold butterfly and flutter sleeves make a huge fashion statement with very little effort. Opt for a smaller statement sleeve with the tulip sleeve; not only is the name fitting, but the style is too! Sleeves that tie at the elbow or wrist, drape off the shoulder or mix in other fabrics like lace or eyelet are other trending styles whose sleeve detail will keep your wardrobe feeling fresh and new this spring!

 God's Plan Tulip Sleeve Blouse

Clear Water Flutter Sleeve Tie Dye Crop Top

Trend #3: Tie Front Tops 

A trend that’s been on the rise, the tie front top is one of the hottest looks this spring season! Oh so fun & chic, making a fashion statement is utterly simple with a tie front top. Easily paired with a maxi skirt, wide-leg pants, jeans, denim skirt or cutoffs, the tie front top comes in many styles to complete your look. Blousy fabrics with flounce sleeves create a beautifully breezy look layered over a lace bralette and paired with high-waist jeans. Tie front button-downs layered over a bathing suit top with cutoff shorts make a cute cover-up outfit for spring break. There are essentially so many ways to style this trend and with many tops available already tied, this look couldn’t be any easier!

Give Me More Tie Front Top

Trend #4: Two-Piece Sets

A style we can’t get enough of, the two-piece matching set made its début again this season and is more fashionable than ever! Before we jump into full-on summer shorts sets, spring specific sets gear towards weather appropriate styles, such as longer sleeves and pants. One of the trendiest looks for spring are both a top and pant/top and maxi skirt combo, giving the appearance of a jumpsuit/maxi dress with a little skin. As versatile as they come, the matching set has the ability to transform into other looks by mixing and matching pieces from your own closet. This versatility gives us the option to go all out with a bright and bold head to toe print! A statement making outfit you need (at least) one of in your closet this spring. We’re excited to follow this trend into summer because it is, after all, one of our favorite looks of all time!

Lucky Rose Matching Set

Trend #5: Kimonos & Wraps 

Always a stylish way to layer your spring outfit, the classic kimono is taking center stage this year as the ★star★ of your ensemble. Kimonos are stepping it up a notch this season with bolder colors, variety of patterns, and trendy trim details such as fringe, tassels, and lace. A look we love is pairing a colorful floral kimono over a neutral top and white jeans. The versatility of the kimono is also highlighted as we’ve seen them tied around the waist, draped over the shoulders and just simply worn and knotted in the front. In contrast to the current strong shoulder trend, the lightweight, breezy kimono softens the silhouette and adds a fanciful feminine style option for spring. Another look we love is pairing a sheer or all lace off-white kimono over a solid colored top and denim shorts or jeans. A kimono can also function as a glam bathing suit cover-up… time to start shopping for spring break? We say YES!

Sense of Home Floral Kimono 

Setting Sun Boho Lace Kimono

Trend #6: Platform Sandals

Platform sandals were seen all over the runway this season and have been labeled the hottest must-have accessory for spring and summer 2018! The versatility of being able to wear with any style outfit and practicality of being comfortable enough to wear all day make platform sandals one of our favorite trends this season. From lace-up espadrilles to strappy detail wedges, you can find a range of platform styles to complement your casual and dressy spring looks. Fun embellishments such as fringe, tassels & beading and funky materials such as floral print fabrics, metallic leathers & cork are additional trendy options to add extra flair to your outfit. Platform sandals are also a great way to add height to your long and flowy maxi dresses and wide-leg pants. Although we’re currently crushing on these rose gold beauties, we have other platform sandal styles to choose from and more to come all season long!

Heaven Sent Rose Gold Platform Sandals

Hidden Truth Tan Platform Sandals

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