You cannot save people, you can only love them

[haileyjordan]

it's hard not to fall in love with someone
when they see the mixed up parts of your soul.
when they understand that darkest and dustiest
corners of your mind.
when it's 4 a.m. and they call because they know
you're not asleep.

we are all just searching for someone to
save us from our nightmares.

Name. Aspen Brielle Shaw
Age. Twenty-two
Information. Compulsively addicted to cigarettes, though
I don't believe I am. I may seem strong, but inside I'm fragile
just trying to find something to pull me together.

[lauren.]

Name. Peter David Evans
Age. Twenty-five
Information. People say I'm an alcoholic but I don't believe
that. I just like a good bottle of beer, wine, or liquor. That
doesn't make me a bad person. Though when you get in the
way of what I want... It's not going to be pretty.

[haileyjordan]

Aspen,
My extensive day from work had finally ended, which I was looking forward too all day. Don't get me wrong I loved listening to client's specific demands for what type of cake design they wanted (I worked at a bakery), but I loved being home with Peter more than anything else. For the most part. I pulled up in the garage, gathering all my things before heading inside. I set my keys on the counter, running my hand through my hair. All I wanted was a long drag on a cigarette to calm my nerves.

[lauren.]

Peter.
I rubbed my face as I drove home. Work definitely sucked and I just wanted Aspen and a nice tall beer. I pulled into the driveway seeing Aspen was already home. I smiled as I got out and headed inside. Being a manager of a huge store definitely makes me go crazy but it was nice being in charge.

[haileyjordan]

Aspen,
I heard Peter's car and it gave me butterflies. We had been together for so long, yet whenever I saw him the feeling never left. Once he walked through the door I walked over to him, wrapping my arms around his neck before kissing him. "Welcome home babe," I said against his lips.

[lauren.]

Peter.
I grinned as I wrapped my arms around her, spinning her around. "Why thank you. How was your day at work?"I asked, kissing her softly. Itis always fantastic to come home to this.

[haileyjordan]

Aspen,
I shrugged, "It was alright, except one lady was acting like a total bitch," I rolled my eyes, sighing, "but there's more good than bad." I smiled, patting his cheek. "How was your day?" I let go of him, walking back into the kitchen as he followed behind me.

[lauren.]

Peter.
I shrugged as I loosened my tie, following her into the kitchen. I leaned against the island and ran a hand through my already messed up hair. "The usual. Employees who hate me because I'm doing my job." God, I need a drink. Just thinking about those little twats makes me angry.

[haileyjordan]

Aspen,
"You can't please everyone," I said simply as I took the cigarette pack from my purse, grabbing my lighter along with it. I took one out of the pack, quickly lighting it up. I shut my eyes, feeling much better already. "People like that just don't understand." I shook my head.

[lauren.]

Peter,
I eyed the cigarette in her hand. I didn't like how she smoked in the house, let alone at all. I cleared my throat and pushed away from the counter, going to the fridge to find a beer. "I'll agree with you there,"I muttered as I took a beer out and popped the tab off.

[haileyjordan]

Aspen,
I took a drag on my cigarette as I watched him. Every day he had a beer, or two or three. Sometimes is got bad, and it made me angry. "Do you always need a beer whenever you get home?" I asked, a slight hint of irritation in my voice.

[lauren.]

Peter,
I raised an eyebrow as I straigtened my body out, leaning back against the fridge as I took a drink. I looked at her, then her cigarette, then back at her,"Must you always smoke a cigarette in the house when you get home?"I asked, slowly calming myself down. I don't understand how things could turn so tense all of a sudden. But I watched her.

[haileyjordan]

Aspen,
I eyed him, instantly becoming quiet."I'm sorry," I said softly, "I'm just exhausted." I defended. I usually got a bit catty when I was under pressure and suffering from fatigue."It's been a long day." I pouted.

[lauren.]

Peter,
I relaxed slightly,"Maybe you should go lay down for a little bit,"I said as I set my beer down and crossed my arms. She is usually in bad moods when work is pressuring her and of course when she hasn't had a cigarette for awhile.

[haileyjordan]

Aspen,
I had so much work to do, but laying down did sound nice. I sighed, "I guess," I mumbled, putting my cigarette out before tossing it in the trash. I went through a pack of cigarettes in at least three days, so when I didn't have any I got extremely anxious. I left the room, heading into the living room before sitting down on the couch, massaging my temples before I groaned.