viii. part two

October

Anderson household

40 Questions

Paris, Chris, Zelda, Jeremy

part two

21. What is your type of girl or guy?

Paris: I like my girl feisty. Better if they're hot.

Chris: I have a thing for girls with long hair. Just saying. And I mean, it doesn't hurt to have an hourglass body either.

Paris: What if you have to pick between ass and chest?

Chris: Can't I have both? But chest, I guess.

Paris: Big boobs are overrated. I'm an ass man all the way. Jeremy?

Jeremy: Seriously?

Paris: Yeah.

Jeremy: Ass.

Zelda: I would've said ass if I were a guy, just cause I practically don't have chest. A type, though... Dark skinned guys are kinda my aesthetics, but I don't really have a type, last time I checked? Not in terms of looks anyways. I would enjoy company who I can be comfortable talking with though. I don't ask for a lot, I don't think.

Jeremy: Yeah, same. She said it.

22. What are some things or traits you look for in a partner, then?

Chris: Other than commitment, obviously. (Unless you're not into that.) For me, understanding and humour are a must. She has to get along with my friends as well.

Zelda: Being understanding, caring, and rational sounds like a pretty good combination to me.

Jeremy: Add being open to new ideas and trying new things to the list, too. Bonus marks if she likes to cuddle.

Paris: Someone who is cute and can make me laugh anytime, but at the same time can turn me on. Anytime.

23. Three turn ons?

Zelda: What? Don't give me that look. I'm running out of questions. They don't have to be a sort physical attraction by the way. Like for me, intelligence, confidence, and and passion are three turn ons for me.

Jeremy: Intelligence?

Zelda: Remember that crush on my tutor? I just find it really sexy when people are confident and know a lot about something. For real, if you can tell me all sorts of shit about rocks the whoe day, I would still find you attractive.

Paris: Wow, you're weird. My three turns on? Umm... Quirks, confidence, and, well, a hot body.

Jeremy: Confidence is it for me as well. Also... being kinda playful at times- not all the time though- and... being really caring, I guess.

Chris: Quirks is a pretty good one. Oh, and good girls that turn bad in bed are always hot.

Zelda: Khm. Your daddy kink is showing. Just a reminder.

Chris: Shit, right. What else? I guess if a girl is sensitive to my feeings. I mean, guys do have feelings.

Zelda: Yeah, yeah. We know. Next?

24. Three turn offs, then?

Jeremy: I really hate it when people are way too narcissistic. It annoys me. Other than that, being unhygienic and rude also ticks me off.

Paris: Gotta agree on the hygiene part. Because yikes. Don't really care about the other two though. I'm more turned off by girls who don't act their age. It's not cute. Speaking of, acting stupid is not cute either. Not at all. Ugh. I'm cringing.

Chris: I don't know about you, but when a girl wouldn't stop talking about shit no one even cares about, it just makes me go urgh. Also, when she doesn't know how to have fun- major turn off right there. Oh, and if they diss me for playing video games...

Zelda: Well that was quick. I'm gonna go with being unhygienic, being full of oneself, and being disrespectful.

25. On a scale of one to ten, how dirty minded are you?

Paris: 11.

Chris: 8?

Zelda: Anything lower than five. Depends on how tired I am.

Jeremy: What? Really?

Zelda: Shut up. I tend to find the most stupid things funny when I'm tired. Like inappropriate and lame innuendos.

Jeremy: Fair enough. I'm gonna go with a 3.

Paris: 3??? How??? When??? Whaaat???

Jeremy: It's not like that I have never been, well, horny. It just doesn't happen a lot.

Zelda: Paris, don't be so mean.

Paris: Ugh, fine. Chris?

26. What is your favourite childhood memory?

Chris: I'm just suddenly reminded of that time the three of us went on a school camp together and shared a dorm. It was hectic. But a good kind of hectic.

Zelda: Awww, that's cute. Do you have any photos?

Chris: You are not seeing them. It's too embarrassing.

Jeremy: Gosh, it was so much fun. I miss that. My favourite childhood memory though... would be having Socks over for the first time, I think. I was so excited because I thought I was finally having a pet. My mom was so freaked out when I told her about it.

Paris: Mine is kinda lame, but I remembered that time my parents took me to Disney World on my birthday. In Florida. That was back in the old days when I still liked Disney, obviously.

Zelda: I don't exactly have a favourite memory, to be honest. I mean, I remember liking meeting new friends, being close to people in the local community, all that, but nothing really stood out. Maybe when I first learnt how to swim, if I had to pick one. I loved the feeling.

27. What are the top three most important things in life to you?

Zelda: Freedom, the Internet, and Art are like, top priority. I can live in a beat up trailer, eat mediocore food, not have friends and shit, but I need those three things in my life.

Jeremy: Music, friends, and... a pet?

Paris: Family. And good food. And good friends.

Chris: Yeah, family and friends are pretty important to me as well. Aside from that, football.

28. Then is there anyone you would die for?

Jeremy: Because I know I'd die for my friends. I'm no hero, not even romotely close to being one, but it would really suck if my friends died.

Paris: Family and friends. Who else?

Chris: I agree.

Zelda: I dunno. I would die for a lot of people, I think. If you are willing to die for me, I would probably feel the same about you. Or anyone else, really, especially if I know you fairly well. I just can't stand the thought of someone fading away with so many things untold.

Jeremy: So you would rather die and not tell your own stories? Really?

Zelda: There isn't a lot to tell in my life. Besides, most of the things I want to say are already told. I'm like, constantly prepped for death. Though not in a bad way, ya feel?

29. Welp. On a lighter topic, threesome? Yay or nay?

Paris: Because it's a yay if it's two girl plus me.

Chris: I don't get you, really. You act like this sick prevert who's obsessed with sex, when really you don't even try that hard to get any action. It's confusing. But to answer your question, no. It's so tiring. And I get distracted easily. I like to make sure both the giving and receiving ends are 100% into it, thank you very much.

Paris: Boo. Boring.

Zelda: Eh, not my thing. It's a bit disturbing.

Jeremy: Let's skip me, because I'm sure we all know what my answer would be.

30. What is your insecurity?

Chris: It's being left behind for me. Probably something to do with my shitty parents. Okay, Zelda, don't give me that look. I get it.

Zelda: Okay, maybe they're not the best parents, but they are still your parents. Though I mean I was raised in a different cultural background than yours, so our believes might be quite different. But back to the subject. Personally, I get really insecure when people judge me. I try my best not to care, and it does work a lot of times, but it still comes back and punches me in the face every now and then.

Jeremy: What do you mean what's my insecurity? I am a ball of insecurity. I get prettt insecure about my looks though. I mean, when basically all your friends are jocks and in shape, you feel kinda not good for not being either.

Paris: Don't be, man. But I'm more like Chris. I can't stand being left out either. I hate being isolated. I'm a people person.

31. Tell me about a time you wish you could go back to?

Zelda: I don't really have anything to share for this, but I'd like to know that about you guys, if you don't mind telling.

Jeremy: Anytime pre-school. My parents were around more back then, and I started making actual friends.

Paris: My childhood is good, but my life right now isn't bad, so I don't really have a time I'd go back to either.

Chris: Elemetary school, when everyone in the family is squeezed into the house and it's always noisy. No one's ever home anymore.

Jeremy: Well damn, that's depressing. Let's move to a lighter topic.

32. What is something you're looking forward to?

Jeremy: I'm hyped for university. Mostly just getting out of high school and getting out of town, if I am being honest, but let's just say I'm excited for uni.

Paris: Same man. Can't wait to leave. Gotta explore the world, you know? There is so much to see.

Chris: Hopefully I'll be going to New York then. Gosh, I can't wait. I don't even know if i can graduate, dammit.

Zelda: Uni's the dream for everyone, huh? Me too. Running away from home, exploring the world... I like to think it's in the manual of most ambitious and problematic teenagers.

33. What is something you'd never do?

Paris: Eat shit.

Chris: Really, now? You don't look like it.

Paris: Just answer the damn question, Christian.

Chris: Drink pee.

Paris: Really, now? You don't look like it.

Chris: Fuck you. Zelda?

Zelda: Kill a person with a gun.

Paris: (It is worrying how specific that is.)

Jeremy: Drink water from the toilet bowl. Paris, shut your mouth, please.

34. A country you'd like to visit?

Chris: Brazil, man. Brazil.

Zelda: Any European or African country.

Jeremy: Hong Kong.

Chris: Khmm. Whipped. Khmm.

Paris: The rest of the States, then everywhere else.

35. What three adjectives would you use to describe yourself?

Chris: I'm sorry, but what are adjectives?

Zelda:

Chris: I'm dead serious.

Paris: Adjectives are words you use to describe nouns, dumbass.

Zelda: Basically, I'm asking you what words you would use to describe yourself. Let me go first. For me, I think I'll go with introverted, patient, and unconventional.

Jeremy: Boring, kinda smart, lazy.

Zelda: I don't think you're boring, but okay.

Paris: Loud, outgoing, active. Probably hot as well, but I only got to pick three words.

Chris: Outgoing, friendly, conventional.

36. What three words would you use to describe everyone else in this room, then?

Jeremy: For Paris, obnoxious-

Paris: Hey!

Jeremy: Blunt, but funny. Chris- atheletic, dedicated (this does not apply to girls though)-

Paris: Ha! Burn.

Jeremy: And considerate. Zelda- um...

Zelda: Wow, thanks.

Jeremy: No- no- that's not what I mean. You're just a special case. I mean-

Zelda: Jeremy, chill, I was just messing with you. Take your time. I'm intrigued.

Chris: Aren't you two just the cutest.

Zelda: Shut up.

Jeremy: Okay, um, Zelda is unpredictable, mature, and... incredible? I don't know how else to put it. It's just amazing how she-

Paris: Woah, let's keep it PG, now, yeah? Ouch! You two are hitting me together now? Come on!

Zelda: You definitely got obnoxious right. Other than that, you're also sensitive and kinda reckless. No offence though. Chris is, more or less, kind of, responsible-

Chris: You don't sound very sure.

Zelda: Because I am not. You're also curious, and very extroverted or outgoing. Jeremy is deep, soft-hearted-

Paris: Wait, deep?

Zelda: Not like that, you dip shit. But as I was saying, deep, soft-hearted, and thoughtful.

Paris: I feel so attacked, jeez. But my turn! Zelda, you're way too sassy for your own good, really helpful, and mysterious. Don't give me that look. You are. Chris is an open book, guilible, and secretly sadistic. What? It's true! As for Jeremy- that kid is just too shy. He's really chill though, and emotional. Yes, very emotional. Very.

Chris: He really is, isn't he? He's so... reserved, kept to himself. He's really gentle as well. And he's reliable. Paris- Paris is too fucking energetic. All the time. And childish, and harmless, despite his macho facade. Zelda is super organised, and witty, and efficient. There.

37. What is the most courageous thing you've done?

Paris: I pulled a Twilight and went cliff diving once. It wasn't that bad, to be honest, but I didn't check how deep the water was and-

Zelda: Paris! You could've died.

Paris: It warms my heart to know that you care, Zelda. So what about you?

Zelda: I... might have... gone zip-lining? Last week?

Chris: What?

Zelda: ... It's a long story. But moving on! Jeremy?

Jeremy: My life is pretty boring. I don't really do anything courageous. Unless skipping school to go to an All Time Low concert counts?

Paris: You prick. Was that last year? That time you left me to do the English presentation on my own when I didn't even prepare for it?

Jeremy: Well... I mean...

Zelda: It sure does count now. Chris?

Chris: Recently? Pulling a prank on the Pickle Man. A couple of me and other people got this bag of dog shit and put it in his desk. He almost never checks his drawers. We almost got caught. Yikes. But let's move on.

38. Which one do you like better, sunsets or sunrises?

Chris: I know this is kind of random, but why not? I'm a sunrise person. It's just feels better to me.

Zelda: I like both. It depends on my mood. Sunsets are more peaceful to me, with the 'coming home', chill vibe, and sunrises are more energetic. I'm feeling like a sunset person right now.

Jeremy: I dunno. Sunsets feel pretty sad to me. I don't particularly like either, but if I have to pick, I'll go with sunrise.

Paris: Sunsets. I think it's because of the 'coming home' thing Zelda just mentioned. What can I say? I'm pretty close to my family.

39. Since we're nearing the end, let's do another deep-ish question- what would you say to yourself ten years from now?

Zelda: Because I know I would have a lot of things to say, but mainly this: don't forget where you've started, or where you're heading. Take care, and work. Do something. Do what you love, and love what you do. Most important of all, be productive and happy.

Jeremy: Don't give up on your dreams, I guess, no matter what they say, or what you think. You owe it to yourself to at least try.

Paris: I hope I would've reached most of my goals by then. If I have- good job, you've come a long way. If I haven't- there's no going back. Might as if give it your all and prove them all wrong.

Chris: Don't forget about your dreams. You don't have that much time left. Make the best of what you have left. Live life to the fullest. Please.

40. What is a goal or dream you're deadset on achieving, then?

Jeremy: I want to go see the world and make a living doing what I like. Like, playing in a band, for instance. I'm not trying to be the next Rolling Stones or anything like that, but yeah. There's that.

Paris: Well too bad, because I am. I wanna be the next big thing.

Chris: Travelling. Keeping football a part of my life no matter what.

Zelda: Jeremy already covered it for me, really.

Zelda: Should we write these down? It'd be cool if we can look back of these years later.

Paris: Yeah. Let's do it.

Jeremy: I'm gonna lose it next week, but sure.

Chris: Let's all write on the same paper and each keep a copy for safekeeping.

Paris: Sounds good.

Zelda: I'll go get the pen and paper.

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