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behindthewanderlust · 7 months

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Waterworks

Murdoc x gn!reader

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Summary - Murdoc likes to think he’s a decent enough lover. Except for when you give him a problem he doesn't know how to solve.

Word Count - 904

Warnings - Hints of Murdoc’s alcoholism, Murdoc’s self doubt (he thinks he’s a bad partner), this isn’t beta read

A/N - Can take place in any phase! Also, constructive criticism is very much welcome! If I missed any warnings, please let me know

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Murdoc likes to think he’s a decent enough lover.

Don’t get him wrong, he could do a better job and he knows you deserve someone better than him…but hey, you haven’t left him yet - that’s gotta mean something, right? He can make you laugh like no other and will buy you the flashiest shit on the planet if you asked. He knows how to do that well.

So it’s quite unfortunate that you’re now crying in his arms. He shifts uncomfortably, he doesn’t know what to do about this. He’s tense as you sob into his chest; his mind races, wondering what he should do or say. He gives you a few awkward pats on the back, something he remembers Noodle doing the last time he vomited after drinking too much. Drinking’s always been how he solved all his negative emotions. He almost suggests it, but stops himself, knowing he doesn’t want you to end up like him.

Murdoc thinks about getting Noodle, Russel, or the nitwit - someone, anyone who can comfort you better than he ever could. He thinks about a previous time you cried, Russel made you tea and offered you words of wisdom before watching a movie with you. Another time, 2D and Noodle brought you food to lift your spirits. Kind gestures don’t come easily to Murdoc, he mentally curses his bandmates for having sympathy. He tries to get up to grab someone, but you hold him so tight there’s no point in standing up. His shirt’s soaked, and you only seem to be crying harder. Murdoc’s powerless, a feeling he can’t stand. Negative thoughts gnaw at his insides with each sob you let out; he silently beats himself up for being such a useless boyfriend.

“Er - uh, do ya wanna talk about it?”

A sense of familiarity is felt when Murdoc finally spits a question out. He remembers Russel asking the same question after he first witnessed one of Murdoc’s drunken depressive episodes. You shake your head and whine out a quick no thank you. His memory’s a bit spotty, but Murdoc remembers his reaction being much more violent; a chair was possibly thrown in Russ’ direction.

He glances over at a clock that may or may not be set to the incorrect time. You’ve been crying for hours - at least, that’s what Murdoc thinks. Father Time would disagree and say you’ve been wailing for only seven minutes. He sighs, starting to feel a bit impatient. He’s got a raging headache from the stiff drinks he had last night. His plan was to keep this escapade from you, not wanting you to know he’s been drinking again, but he knows you’re not an idiot. You smelled the remnants of alcohol when you barged into his room, face wet with tears.

Murdoc then wonders if distraction would work. He’s already 0-2 when it comes to ideas, so why not go for a strikeout?

“Ha! I just remembered! I swiped Noodle’s last cig earlier,” he starts to boast, “and she gets all pissy ‘bout it, but guess who she’s blamin’? The half-brain 2D, who else? ‘Coulda told her I nabbed it, but why would I? Watching the two argue about a smoke was pure entertainment.”

Murdoc laughs again, before shifting you in his lap to sit more comfortably. “It wasn’t even a good smoke anyway.”

He begins to recall other events, like 2D’s voice cracking during a song, and Russel’s drumstick falling out of his hand. Murdoc, of course, claims to have played perfectly; not a single bum note coming from his bass.

“Ya should’ve been there, love,” he hums, his hand unconsciously rubbing your back much less awkwardly than the tense pats from earlier. You take a few sharp breaths. Murdoc notes how you’re slightly more calm than before. He took the moment to speak again.

“Now, why am I seeing waterworks? Spit it out, what’s got ya bawling like a baby?”

He doesn’t miss the amused huff you let out. You sniffle as you pull away from his embrace and wipe the tears. Your eyes are a bit dull, and your face is red and puffy. Murdoc still thinks you look nice. He stays quiet as you take a few more deep, shaky breaths to calm yourself. You speak, your voice cracking as you force the words out.

“I just had a rough day, that’s all. Thanks for holding me.”

Murdoc wipes a stray tear from your eye before looking down at his shirt. It’s cold and wet with your tears and snot. Your eyes follow his, and you cringe at the mess you left on his clothes. The room is silent, save for the murmur of the TV you didn’t even realize was on. You enjoy the moment; a calm that came after the storm instead of before. Your eyes dance across the room, not really paying attention to anything interesting before they land on your boyfriend, who is staring directly at you.

“Y’know, love,” he speaks, a grin forming on his face. “For a moment there, it felt like I was at Niagara Falls.” He laughs, the noise turning into a cackle as you groan and hit his shoulder. You roll your eyes before laughing too. The dullness of your eyes is now replaced with a slight sparkle. Murdoc couldn’t think of a prettier sight.

Maybe he wasn’t as bad of a boyfriend as he thought.

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behindthewanderlust · 8 months

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Noodle’s Gift

Characters - Noodle, Murdoc, Russel, 2D

Summary - It’s Murdoc’s birthday and all he wants is to get the day over with. It’s a good thing Noodle’s a good kid

Word Count - 1,284

Warnings - Everyone is OOC (sorry), Murdoc wallowing in his own sadness, this is ooold

A/N - A really bad fic I wrote last year😭 I gladly welcome constructive criticism! Anything that’ll help me improve :)

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The sun shining through the window awoke Murdoc. He did his best to avoid it by rolling over, but the stubborn sunlight kept invading his room. Accepting defeat, he grumbled as he kicked his sheets off and got out of bed. Murdoc started to make his way to the bathroom, each step reminding him of what day it was.

Step.

June

Step.

Sixth

Step.

2005

Step.

Your

Step.

39th

Step.

Birthday.

His face naturally twisted into the usual scowl it always carries. Birthdays had never been great for Murdoc. As a kid, all he wanted was a nice birthday party. As an adult, he couldn’t care less about the day.

His scowl grew deeper as he remembered the pencil his father got him for his eleventh birthday.

Fucking Sebastian, he thought, couldn’t have at least pretended to care for a second and get me something I didn’t already have.

Sharp rattles were suddenly heard on the door and Russel’s deep voice was heard. “‘D and I made breakfast, you should come eat.”

“Fine,” Murdoc grumbled, “I’ll be down in a minute.”

Russel’s feet shuffled away while Murdoc quickly put his pants on and made his way to the kitchen, wanting to get breakfast over with so he could come back to his room and be miserable.

Breakfast was quiet. 2D and Russ tried to celebrate Murdoc’s birthday back in ‘98, but were met with his shouts and curses, so they never uttered a word about his birthday since. Russel had shared what had happened to Noodle, who never mentioned his birthday, heeding Russel’s warning. This year was different. Noodle was stubborn. Some may say she was too stubborn.

Noodle scarfed down her breakfast despite multiple warnings from Russel and 2D. She didn’t bother listening though. She was excited! She took another bite of food and prepared to speak with her mouth full before she was interrupted by heavy coughs.

Russel, who was closest to her, immediately began patting her back to get her to stop choking.

“Now I don’t know how many times we told you to slow down while you eat,” Russel gently scolded once she stopped choking, “slow down and stop eating like an animal!”

“Sorry, Russ!” she began, “I just-”

“We don’t know what we’d do if this turned into something serious!” 2D jokes, not meaning to interrupt.

“Sorry, I just-“ interrupted again.

“I don’t know any of that CPR stuff, love, Dents here would’ve had to revive ya, and I don’t think any of us would like that,” Murdoc half joked.

“Sorry-“

“You gotta start listening to us when we tell you things! We don’t nag just to nag, y’know,” Russel continued.

Noodle internally groaned. Today is her day to make Murdoc feel nice! And here they are, fussing over her.

“Sorry,” she finally managed to say, “I’m just excited.”

2D was the first to speak up, “about what?”

“You’ll see!”

Breakfast continued to be uneventful, with the boys sneaking glances at Noodle to make sure she ate slowly.

2D had offered to wash the dishes, and began collecting them to put in the sink. Noodle beamed, she could finally do what she wanted to do! With a quick, be right back!, she darted to her room. She gently collected her gifts for Murdoc and walked back to the kitchen.

“Surprise! Happy birthday!” she shrieked, setting her gifts on the table in front of Murdoc, who looked at her in shock. A small red velvet cake, a birthday card with crudely drawn art of the members on the front, and a green balloon sat in front of him. He sat there in shock, not knowing what to do with himself. He had never seen that many birthday gifts before, and he never thought he’d see so many presents addressed to him.

“…do you like it?” she squeaked out.

Murdoc had gone quiet since she walked back in the kitchen. Noodle began to second guess this decision, but a soft hug from Murdoc killed those thoughts.

“…I appreciate this, Noodle,” he managed to get out. He ruffled her hair and frowned, “didn’t have to get me anything, though.”

“I wanted to! I’ve never gotten you anything before,” she smiled.

At first, Russel and 2D were quiet. They were both worried Murdoc would react poorly to the gifts. Russel, relieved to see Murdoc hugging Noodle, broke his silence.

“Happy birthday, Murdoc. Hope it’s a good one.”

2D quietly stood and started to walk over the counter. Murdoc glanced over, suddenly remembering how he yelled at him and Russ the last time he tried to celebrate his birthday. Murdoc began to speak before 2D cut him off.

“I brought plates for the cake,” 2D began to nervously say, “happy birthday, Mudz.”

“Thanks Dents, you too, Russ.”

Noodle clasped her hands together, glad that her gift had been so well received. She quickly grabbed the knife to cut the cake, the fact that she should probably sing the ‘happy birthday’ song slipping her mind. She gave the first piece to the birthday boy, then Russel, 2D, and finally herself. The band enjoyed a nice and quiet moment while happily munching on their slices. Noodle occasionally looked up at Murdoc, curious to see if he was enjoying the cake as much as she was.

On the other end, Murdoc snuck glances at his bandmates (mostly Noodle). He’d never had a birthday celebration, he didn’t exactly know what to do. Still, he felt content. Something he hasn’t felt in a long time.

While eating their last bites, Noodle asked, “how do you feel?”

“The same as always, love.”

“But it’s your 39th! You really don’t feel anything? I’m gonna feel so grown-up when I turn 15 later this year! 15 is so different from 14, which feels even more different from 13.”

Her bandmates shared a laugh, much to her confusion.

“Once you get older, kid, each day feels like the last. 38 and 39 aren’t too different compared to 15 and 14,” Murdoc replied. Noodle nodded, not exactly liking the answer she got.

Finishing his slice of cake, Murdoc placed his plate in the sink.

“Right, I’m off to the showers,” he stated. 2D and Russel shared their plans while placing their plates in the sink. Noodle wasn’t finished though, and wanted to spend more time with everyone.

“Wanna watch a movie?” she asked, giving the three her best puppy dog eyes.

“I’ve got nothin’ better to do,” 2D shrugged, before turning his attention to dishes.

Russel smiled, “of course, Noodle, I’m always down to watch movies with you.”

Murdoc ruffled her hair once again. “I’ll be down once I finish showering, alright?”

Noodle nodded before rushing off to pick a movie.

Murdoc began the walk back to his room, balloon and birthday card clutched in hand. He slammed the door and locked it before collapsing on the floor. Broken sobs escaped his mouth, unable to stop the sounds by covering his mouth. He tried to wipe his tears but his eyes were like waterworks - no use at all. He stared at the balloon in his hand. He always wanted one as a kid. His father never let him have any normal kid things.

Murdoc remembered seeing a bunch of balloons at birthday parties on TV, and how his dad slapped him when he asked for one. All that didn’t matter though, he finally had one of his own! And it was all thanks to the kid he at first thought nothing of.

Murdoc glanced and the card Noodle gifted him. He didn’t know what he would do with that girl, but he did know one thing:

She would have the best 15th birthday ever.

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behindthewanderlust · 1 year

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Human Tradition

This is a part of my one-shot book about Raiden called: Ceraunophile. You can find the whole book on these platforms: FanFiction, AO3, Wattpad, or Quotev.

Mortal Kombat belongs to its respectful owners.

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Human Tradition

The first days of December always left you in a cheerful mood no matter your age. The spell winter cast upon you on your first-ever Christmas as a child had yet to be broken. There was simply something about this time that pumped your spirit with happiness regardless of your emotional disposition.

As a child, you resembled a dog with two tails, as your parents jokingly put it. The prospect of a few weeks off school, and the promise of free presents would conjure immeasurable anticipation. This heavenly feeling could only be crushed by being gifted something that was totally not what you wished for.

The godly meal would make up for the disappointment though. There was just something magical about eating with family and close relatives at one, big table packed with delicious dishes. The baked sweets were always to die for, you particularly favoured those chocolate-flavoured mini loaves of bread only your cousin could bake correctly.

It. Was. Just. Perfect. In. Any. Sense!

As an adult, the Christmas spirit had been with you ever since the Black Friday sales ended and December started.

Your boyfriend thought differently, for him, it was just a day like any other.

So imagine his surprise when he had the time to visit you short of the 23rd of December. You have established quite an energized atmosphere on your lonesome. Raiden manifested himself right behind your doorstep, with much less of a 'bang' (as you called it), he wouldn't want to upset your neighbours again. It would reflect poorly on you, and if it required a small change on his end, Raiden would gladly adhere to it.

There was more warmth clashing against his skin, and the walls were painted in a soft glow. Candles littered your whole abode, their scent reminded Raiden of pine trees, and the soft, consonant music reverberated against its walls. Passing into your living room, he stood and took a second to investigate the strange assortment of new furniture.

The room had taken on the colours of dark green and red, may it be a tablecloth, or blanket. Stickers of snowflakes adorned your windows, and a small snowman statue was on its sill. The door was kept open, an evergreen wreath with a profound red ribbon on top of it.

But his eyes became enthralled by something else in the room entirely. In the far-off corner sat a magnificent tree, unlike anything he had ever seen. It wasn't comparable to any other tree found in the wild, no, this one was decorated from top to bottom.

Balls of gold, silver, and any other colour imaginable were fitted upon the many branches, reflecting and glittering like stars on a cloudless night. Raiden's fingers skimmed against the tinsel, it was soft and sparkly, like the rest of the tree.

The static image on the TV changed, and with it, the music. He didn't think much differently of it, until he heard you from the kitchen.

I don't want a lot for Christmas

There is just one thing I need

His feet carried him on his own, out of the living room and closer to you.

I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree

I just want you for my own

With silent steps, he carefully manoeuvred his bulky self through your thin doorframes, and noticed your person in the kitchen.

More than you could ever know

Make my wish come true

His presence went unnoticed as he regarded you with soft eyes. Singing... AND baking? Could explain the yeasty aroma wafting through the apartment. Anyways, your dulcet voice was magical on normal days but now, sweetened by the song, it was enchanting.

All I want for Christmas iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis youuuuuuuuuu.

At the end of the sentence you turned to him, gaze full of love and, oh, he might as well be lost. Your obvious affection had him paralyzed with happiness and a sort of peace of mind that mortals expected of heaven. Rooted to the ground, he would very well let himself fall into blissful limbo until you stepped in front of him, swift as a deer, and he jolted awake at your touch.

Then he heard the music pick up into a jolly beat to dance to, and that was exactly what you had in mind when one of your hands made it around his waist and steered him into a sway. Your singing completely went out of his mind, Raiden was slow to catch up, eyes frantically darting from where your hands were joined, to your glowing face.

I don't want a lot for Christmas

There is just one thing I need (and I)

Don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree

I don't need to hang my stocking there upon the fireplace

Santa Claus won't make me happy with a toy on Christmas Day

I just want you for my own

More than you could ever know

Make my wish come true

All I want for Christmas is you

You, baby

And you twirled and twirled and twirled unendingly until the shapes around you faded into unrefined shapes. But it was all the same to the Thunder Gods, whose gaze never wavered from your expression, even if everything around him blurred.

Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas

I won't even wish for snow (and I)

I'm just gonna keep on waiting underneath the mistletoe

I won't make a list and send it to the North Pole for Saint Nick

I won't even stay awake to hear those magic reindeer click

'Cause I just want you here tonight

Holding on to me so tight

What more can I do?

Oh, baby, all I want for Christmas is you

You, baby

You laughed in uncompromised joy as Raiden brought even more swing to your combined movements, the pure intensity bringing a smile to him as well. He would never tire of it, of the happiness you made him feel. And be proud of the happiness he made you feel.

Oh-oh, all the lights are shining so brightly everywhere (so brightly, baby)

And the sound of children's laughter fills the air (oh, oh, yeah)

And everyone is singing (oh, yeah)

I hear those sleigh bells ringing

Santa, won't you bring me the one I really need? (Yeah, oh)

Won't you please bring my baby to me?

Oh, I don't want a lot for Christmas

This is all I'm asking for

I just wanna see my baby standing right outside my door

Oh, I just want you for my own

More than you could ever know

Make my wish come true

Oh, baby, all I want for Christmas is you

You, baby

Love was a fickle thing, but it became so tangible with you that not one doubt of its existence ever crossed his mind when it came to you. It made him feel impossibly secure in your relationship, and became a great source of comfort.

All I want for Christmas is you, baby

All I want for Christmas (all I really want) is you, baby

All I want (I want) for Christmas (all I really want) is you, baby

You stopped spinning, and within the next second, jumped on him like an overeager puppy. And he caught you barely, but with notable ease before crushing your mouths together. Had your eyes not closed in the act, you would have noticed how the god's eyes opened wide in surprise, before he'd successfully gathered his bearings and reciprocated.

Kissing to your heart's content, when tongues began to get involved it got heated fairly quickly. And you were of two minds if you should take it to the bedroom when-

Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep!

You gasped in panic as you tore your mouth from their entanglement, "MY PIE!"

The noise killed whatever sexual tension was building between you two when you scampered off his arms and ran back into the kitchen, hastily putting on the oven mitts to take out the pie you had so inconveniently forgotten about.

A stream of scorching steam rose up to your head as you opened the oven door, eyes closing in the wake of its heat before it passed. You stuck your tongue out in concentration, you didn't fancy getting burnt because of carelessness as you were more sensitive to heat than others.

Once out and check over, you put it onto a wooden cut board to cool down. Crisis avoided, it still looked in great shape. Shrugging off your mitts, you shifted your attention back to your lover, who remained quiet as ever.

Dumbstruck more like.

"Heh," you smiled, "I am sorry to have jumped your bones like that."

Raiden cocked his head cutely (with his hat especially), and it brought forth another smile from you, "My love?" he asked.

"Ah, it's nothing," you waved dismissively in front of your face, grinning like a mad woman, "I am just so happy."

At that, his lips also stretched contentedly. Seeing you joyous also made him buoyant. Though judging by the stiffness prevalent in his nether region, your little stunt has pulled quite the reaction from him. Not that he'd feel any shame because of his desire for you. On the contrary, it wouldn't sit right with him not to feel that kind of want for you.

"And why is that, my love?"

Your grin widened impossibly, your childish side sneaking out, "It's Christmas!"

The holiday didn't resonate with him on any level, and you gasped in horror, "You don't know what CHRISTMAS is?!"

Taken back, he replied slowly, "I-I am not familiar with it."

You gasped again, and a hand flew to grab your chest in a dramatic display of anguish. Raiden had never celebrated Christmas before! The holiday was very dear to you and some small part of you was shocked at how your lover lacked any of that magical experience it could offer.

The short-lived pang in the heart ceased and made way for resolve to take its place.

You were going to change that! It wasn't too late. Christmas was tomorrow and although you had already counted on his presence during this important holiday, its importance has now been taken to a whole other level. Your lips pursed, and ideas swirled behind your eyes as you kept glancing between him and the cake.

"The cake might need some time to cool down but - can I offer you a piece of it once it does?"

"I will have a piece."

His hesitation discouraged you a bit. You knew it was outside of his menu, but you REALLY wanted him to have a taste. Mostly for his feedback but also as a way to integrate him into the festivities.

Baby steps [Y/N], baby steps.

Your mind was already working on other ways to butter him up. Movies to watch, goodies to bake, songs to listen to, other activities...

This was about to become the best Christmas you ever had.

🌩

Never mind the holiday itself, this had to be the best morning ever.

So a little backstory. Yesterday, after finding out Raiden had absolutely no clue about your favourite holiday in this life, well, hmm, let's just say, there was no way you would let him go to the Sky Temple after that.

And that was why you ended up waking up next to a very (almost) nude Thunder God. Who were you kidding, you practically were his blanket as you laid on top of his bulky frame. It wasn't the first time you've ended up using him as your personal pillow but this was overkill.

Your lower back was killing you because it ended up arching a bit during sleep, but listening to your lover's heartbeat was just so sleep-inducing that you actually didn't seem to mind the ache. But enough was enough, the Christmas spirit was calling you out of bed and into action.

You had set a goal for yourself, and you would see it through.

"Good morning, my dear."

Raiden said to you in that baritone voice of his, and it had you quivering. How he could make your body weak with simple mere words never ceased to amaze you. Sometimes it got you wondering if he even knew just how sexy he sounded when relaxed.

"G'morning," you grumbled drowsily against his pecs, it would be considered a wonder if he'd heard you at all.

"Was your sleep restful?"

You knew why he asked. Nightmares frequented your dreams as of late, leaving you presuming why that was, but none the wiser. If he was sleeping over, then he would be the one to comfort you and assure you of your safety. The way he would trap you in his arms once you've calmed down was simply the best; like a warm cocoon of pure comfort.

Having him watching over you didn't decrease their frequency, but it improved your mental capability of dealing with them - or learning to deal with them. It would have been much easier if they were unrelated, but they almost always seemed to be about Raiden, the fallen Elder God Shinnok, and the Jinsei.

By now it wasn't difficult to imagine what this Shinnok's intentions were - to poison the Jinsei with some magic or whatnot. He was giving you mad Quan Chi vibes. The only thing you knew about this Elder God was his defeat by Johnny, and his amulet, an amulet similar to Raiden's.

You have, however, never taken it up with your lover because it was most likely nothing and he had so much on his plate already. They were just dreams after all?

Anyways, coming out of your headspace, you nodded demurely to his thoughtful question, smooching your lips against his pecs as a reward. Something cheesy threatened to escape your mouth but it never came.

You got up, and he let you out without a fight. Scampering off, you went to open the curtains and the absolutely mesmerizing sight of white blinded you for a second. A new layer of snow had fallen and covered the entire area around your block in white fluffiness.

This was going to be an amazing day!

Not only because it was Christmas Eve, but because you get to share it with the one you love.

For so long, it was celebrated solely with your family, but this time, you decided to have a significantly smaller attendance. Not that you wouldn't want to introduce your boyfriend (feels strange to say that) to your parents, but you decided it was for the best to get Raiden acclimated to such events first, so he could have a good time the next year with your family.

Slipping off into the living room in your pyjama, you put on a playlist of slow, relaxing songs to get you comfortably into the day. Raiden was waiting for you on the couch, gloriously naked except for his fundoshi. You passed him his tea before taking up a seat next to him, blowing on your own tea.

You were the first to break the silence.

"Soooo, Raiden..." your eyes tried their best to stare at his face and not wander off where they weren't supposed to, "I am honestly surprised that you've stayed for the

"My brother was adamant that I remain with you at least for a day."

"Oh..." A forlorn sound escaped you before you hastily slipped on your tea, and the god quickly caught up with his reasoning.

"Please don't think I do not enjoy being in your presence merely because my duty keeps me away from you. My time with you might be limited, but to me, every second feels like a gift. Sleeping beside you is like a balm to my soul and a haven for the vulnerable parts of my being. Your happiness invigorates me so much that I've never felt the need to meditate in the Jinsei for longer than to heal my wounds. Truly, being bestowed with your love is the greatest blessing of my immortal existence."

How he could tell that all without stuttering was beyond you, but well, when he put it that way, to doubt him left you feeling incredibly foolish. A blush spread across your features nevertheless, and you missed how the god eyed it as it went lower.

Wasn't it getting kind of hot in here? Must be the tea. Of course it would be the tea you dumbass!

Ah, and here were the intrusive thoughts only for the special occasions when you were especially embarrassed. Your silence seemed to amuse your lover further, who wasn't as inconspicuous as he might believe.

The best thing about it was that the day was just getting started, and you already wished the end wouldn't come in a couple of hours. No time for sad thoughts!

And so the day started, with the pair of you going from one activity to another. Baking, kissing, dancing, eating, some more kissing, cuddling, watching some television, then more kissing (his lips were just so irresistible, especially tinged with a layer of frosting).

By the time you settled back to where you started, on the sofa, the fair share of activities had worn you out quite a bit, and you decided to take a break. Most preferably with you tucked onto Raiden's front while you watch the Little Lord Fauntleroy.

Gosh, you LOVED that movie! Even after all this time, rewatching never grew on your nerves. It was as much part of your ritual to watch it every year during the delightful winter holidays. You simply couldn't go without.

Raiden, although clearly not a fan of any sort of modern entertainment, seemed to react positively to this movie. It wasn't much, but it was enough to dispel any silly worries you'd had before suggesting it. It simply killed your vibe when you couldn't enjoy something with another person, didn't matter whether it was something as inconsequential as a song or film.

People liked to exclude you because of your personal preferences all the time during high school, and you never wished that for another person. It was simply a horrendous feeling, to be left out.

This was to be a time of unbridled joy, relentless warmth and relaxation.

And you wanted his first Christmas to be as memorable as it had been for you at the tender age of 5.

When the movie was approaching its end, your last idea also died with it, but you were too wrapped up in stopping those heartfelt tears as you watched how the movie concluded with the whole family and estate joining in on a marvellous Christmas Dinner. How could that not bring a few tears to your eyes?

Especially when the scene interlaced with memories of your own family gatherings. Swishing your fingers under your eyes removed any evidence that you had been getting overly emotional- when was your last period?

"Is everything alright?"

You couldn't downplay the jolt of surprise when you heard your lover rumble close to your head. The word sinful and baritone ascended to a new level when they were whispered directly into your ear way.

Just lost in my head babe.

You turned into him, faces a few inches apart, "Of course, why wouldn't I be?"

He had since learnt not to act on your impulsive need to reflect a question with a question when you avoided telling him the truth from the get-go, and resorted to speaking facts, "I felt your mind wander, and wondered if you'd be open to sharing."

After a moment of pause, for no particular reason other than to gather your words, you replied, "I've just wondered if I had done a good job of introducing Christmas to you... and I miss my family."

"I was under the impression that his holiday went on for another day?"

"It does-"

The white-blueish glow in his orbs receded like a dimming of a candle, or maybe that was just a trick of the light, but he looked incredibly soft, "Then I don't see a problem, my love. As long as I have you by my side, whatever activity, whatever the occasion, whatever time spent with you is already a win for me."

What did you do in your past life to deserve a man- god like him?

Unworthy as you were in the face of his overwhelming love for you, the need to kiss him senseless you could hardly contain, and so you lunged at him with impressive precision the second time in two days, trapping his mouth into a salsa of tongues and passion.

Thunder God Raiden was right, but not in the way he imagined: Christmas has yet to end, and the night still remained young for you to tangle in the sheets with the passion of star-crossed lovers; to be forever consumed in the ardour of the other.

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behindthewanderlust · 2 years

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Girlrillaz…and Udon…if u will

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behindthewanderlust · 2 years

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Commission Rules

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You MUST dm me your request so that we can discuss the details.

Rules:

Similar to my request rules, I'll write sfw and nsfw content.

I only accept commission requests for the fandoms in my pinned post. I can also edit/proofread any of your content-- pricing is the same.

NSFW content I'll write for:

Dark themes (yandere, horror, gore, etc)

Kinks/fetishes (I'll accept most, but I'll let you know if I won't write what you ask for)

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Aaaaa this was so perfect! Thank you so much! I’ll be sure to send another request in soon! >:)

Hi!! Can I get fluffy hcs for Shang Tsung, Shao Khan, Kotal Khan, (and anyone else you may want!) with an S/O that enjoys showing them their favorite music? I’ve always wondered how some kharacters would react to Earthrealm music and what kind they may like! Thanks! ^_^ (also if you use pronouns could you use she/her or they/them?)

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a/n: this was an interesting one to make <3

Shang Tsung, Shao Kahn, and Kotal Kahn Music Hcs

Shang Tsung:

He’d find your excitement with music adorable

You would be rambling on and on about the lore behind specific artists and music video theories and he’d sit there listening to every word with a gentle smile on his face. He absolutely loves it when you gush like this

When you tried to get him to listen to different genres, he’d object at first because he feels as though he wouldn’t enjoy it. He feels like there’s too much of an age gap between him and the music that’s popular these days

That is, until you introduced him to the old, classical musical of the 16th century

Now THAT he can get behind

Shang Tsung listens to all the villain-sounding piano and violin classical music. It’s not because he specifically goes looking for it, the songs just find him

The first time you caught Shang listening to Earthrealm music, he was in his study with an old record player that looked like it came from the 16th century

“Lacrimosa” was playing from the music device as Shang watched over the hovering feather pen that was possibly writing someone’s eulogy (i hc shang to be able to control things using a soul power similar to telepathy. yes, whatever he controls has a green aura around it. it’s cool as fuck)

He immediately noticed your presence when you walked in and he looked up at you with a smile, but between him hunched over with floating pens and the villainous music playing, you didn’t know whether to walk any further or turn tail and run

Shang would later tell you that classical music helps him focus so if you hear any loud organ playing in the dead of night, that’s just Shang being silly, goofy Shang 💆‍♀️

Shao Kahn:

When you show him your favorite artists and songs, he’d shrug you off at first and insult your taste

But behind closed doors he’d listen to your mentioned songs on repeat, trying to decode your obsession with it

He’d be a little jealous that there’s something you’re fond of that he isn’t automatically the best at

No, he’d be VERY envious and would become even more of an arrogant asshole just to prove a point

Overtime when you expose him to different genres, he’d discover phonk and rap and he’d 100% start blasting that at maximum volume around the palace

Specific songs he listens to include: “Midnight” by PLAYAMANE, “Draco” by Playboi Carti, and “Nonstop” by Drake

Thanks to you, Shao Kahn is gonna have some kind of Carti song blasting before every battle

shao kahn soundcloud rapper era

shao kahn would also film a music video

Interestingly enough, there will come a time when Shao would prefer Earthrealm music over the music of Outworld, his reasoning being that Outworld music isn’t “loud enough” (the real reason is because Outworld music doesn’t have Playboi Carti on its tracks 💔💔💔)

Kotal Kahn:

Similar to Shang, he’d find it endearing to see you so happy about something and he’ll be more than willing to give it a listen

Kotal is man who puts tradition and culture first so he’ll take the time to learn about the music that you enjoy and music from your culture

Even if he doesn’t particularly enjoy a specific genre that you do, he’ll still be respectful and listen to it with you

But for the most part, he enjoys whatever you enjoy

Kotal would also introduce you Rodian music and he’d be elated when he finds out how much you love it <333

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Another one, just for good measure. Phase 1/2 (just early phases in general) 2D with a very loving and affectionate s/o?

2D with a loving and affectionate s/o

I’m so sorry you had to wait this long! Hope you enjoy

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An affectionate s/o is probably what 2D needs the most

After Paula he’ll most likely need the constant reassurance that you need him

And won’t leave him for anyone, especially Murdoc

PDA isn’t really off the table for him

He likes when you’re being affectionate while Murdoc is in the room

He’s a little shit, so it’s how he shows off

It also reminds him that you love him and only him

Speaking of Murdoc, you’re the first person 2D runs to after he gets hit in the head again so you can massage it better

It almost makes getting hit worth it

Almost.

If you make this man tea he’ll fucking melt

His favorite is peppermint, but he’ll drink anything you make him

He enjoys cuddling while you drink tea together

Bonus points if you pet his hair

You were most likely there when the band filmed there music videos so you could cheer him on

He’d walk over to you for a hug after each take

And to show off to Murdoc. He’ll have this shit eating “I have this cool s/o and you don’t” grin

It got to the point where he’d purposely fuck up a scene so he can walk over to you for a hug

It most likely annoyed the band after the fifth or sixth time

He didn’t care. How could he when you smother him with kisses and give him the best hugs?

If you’re watching TV or a movie (most likely a zombie movie), you’ll lay his head in your lap and he becomes the happiest man on the planet

He’ll probably fall asleep

So good luck if your legs begin to grow numb

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Sorry for the short post! I just really wanted to get this one out quickly!

Hopefully I can start posting more regularly. Thanks for sending in the request and I’m so sorry you had to wait so long!

#2d gorillaz #gorillaz fanfiction #2d x reader #gorillaz headcanons #gorillaz x reader #gorillaz fanfic

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behindthewanderlust · 2 years

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Hi!!!

Sorry for the lack of posts! I’ve been so busy with family stuff.

I have three posts lined up for tomorrow, Tuesday, and Wednesday!

Stay tuned!

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behindthewanderlust · 2 years

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Masterlist

All Member Headcanons

Gorillaz grocery shopping headcanons

Gorillaz with a S/O who enjoys affection but doesn’t initiate it much so they won’t be a bother

Murdoc Niccals

Coming Soon!

Russel Hobbs

Coming Soon!

2D with an affectionate S/O

Noodle

Noodle with a protective S/O

#gorillaz fanfic #gorillaz fanfiction #2d gorillaz #murdoc gorillaz #murdoc niccals #noodle gorillaz #russel gorillaz #russel hobbs #2d x reader #gorillaz headcanons #murdoc x reader #noodle x reader #russel hobbs x reader #russel x reader

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behindthewanderlust · 2 years

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How about Noodle with a fem s/o who's really badass and protective? Like reader would not hesitate to beat up a person who insulted Noodle or laid a finger on her- Also reader barely smiles and has a resting bitch face, she only smiles whenever she's with Noodle. Think of it as her bodyguard lmao

In headcanons btw <33

Thanks for the request! Hope you enjoy <3

TW: mentions of blood, black eyes, and flirty guy who can’t take a hint

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You and Noodle probably met in a bar

She thought you looked neat and offered to buy you a drink

The two of you hit it off pretty quickly! You found out you both had a lot of shared interests!

At the end of the night, you both exchanged numbers

You talked for a while and you started to develop a small crush on Noodle

You asked her on a date and she said yes!

I feel like a restaurant date would be fitting

You took her to one you knew she liked <3

When you left the two of you just walked around town

Going to random shops

Eventually you went to a music shop because Noodle wanted some guitar picks

If you play an instrument, you were also looking around for some supplies you may need

If you don’t, you were just looking at random stuff

Then an employee came over to Noodle

Asking if she needed help looking for anything

Just regular employee stuff, you didn’t think much of it

Until you overheard him flirting with her

You turned around and gave him a death stare

You didn’t intervene because you knew Noodle can handle herself

You just kept an eye on her

She quickly shot him down and walked away

So you went back to what you were doing

Noodle eventually joined you and you guys had fun just walking around the shop

Until the employee came back to hit on her

You tried to stare him down again so he would take the hint and back off

But he didn’t

You were going to wait for her to say something again but you were pissed off

You stepped between him and Noodle and told him off

Really just telling him to back off and leave her alone

Could he really not take the hint earlier?

He finally fucked off and you and Noodle finally had a moment of peace

Up to that point, she had never seen you so mad

You did apologize for not stepping in earlier but she brushed it to the side

Noodle appreciated how you stepped in for her

It was a small taste of how you’d always step in for her

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As time went on, you and Noodle started to date and things were going super well!!

She loved your personality and how you’d always look out for her

She also thought it was really funny how you didn’t smile much

She liked taking pictures of you two because of how funny it is to her

If the pictures was taken in public, Noodle’s face was like :D while yours was like :|

Because you just didn’t care for people

However, if the picture was taken in private, you’d both be like :D

She cracks up when she sees how different your faces are

And internally melts at the fact you really only enjoy being around her

She also appreciates when you step in when someone’s being a dick to her

It probably happens in bars a lot

She also appreciates how you’re her sidekick when she stands up for herself

Noodle’s always there to clean your blood up after a bar fight

Usually because some person made a comment about her you didn’t like

She’ll playfully scold you for fighting while giving you an ice pack for the black eye that’s starting to form

Getting taken care of by Noodle is probably the best part of getting into fights

She really appreciates you! She feels great knowing she has a partner who cares for her and always backs her up

She’s really happy

And Noodle hopes you’re as happy as you make her <3

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Here it is! Sorry for the long wait. Turns out being busy and having writer’s block is not a good combo 👎

I hope it’s close to what you wanted! Thanks for the request :)

#gorillaz fanfiction #gorillaz fanfic #noodle gorillaz #noodle x reader #noodle gorillaz headcanons #gorillaz headcanons

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behindthewanderlust · 2 years

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Sorry for the wait on requests!! I’ve been busy but hopefully I can post one tonight!!! :)

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behindthewanderlust · 2 years

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Got a couple of requests that I’ll work on tomorrow!!

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Hello! You popped up on my feed and I see you don't seem to have any requests yet, so I decided to try and help fill the requests void a little bit! ♡

Could I get some headcanons for the band with an s/o who loves affection, but rarely initiates it because they don't wanna bother anyone so sometimes they just kinda sit somewhere quietly for a while until the band members figure out the deal is? Thanks in advance!

Thank you SO much for sending in my first request. I’m still learning how to write these four, so I apologize if it isn’t the best.

This came out later than I wanted. Tumblr deleted the post and I had to rewrite some things T-T

But it’s here! I apologize for the wait

Hope you enjoy!!

Possible trigger warning for mentions of anxiety

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Russel Hobbs

As much as he loves affection, Russ enjoys having his personal space

You knew this, and were afraid that your affection may be making him feel uncomfortable or annoyed

You started to withdraw from Russ in an attempt to make him more comfortable in your relationship. You initiating kisses, hugs, cuddle sessions, etc., was far and few in between

He's not the most clingy guy so he wouldn't notice your behavior at first.

He just assumed that you were just like him!

As time went on, though, he began to pick up on something that was going on

Always a firm believer in communication, Russ would sit you down and ask you why you've been initiating less and less, if he's done anything to make you uncomfortable, and all that jazz.

Once he found out your reasoning, he hugged you tight

He told you that his misses your affection

And that just because he isn't one who wants to be touched 24/7, it doesn't mean he doesn't want your affection at all

Reassures you that although he does enjoy time to himself, it doesn't mean you're annoying or bugging him in anyway!

The two of you came up with a plan to communicate better so a situation like this wouldn't pop up again

He'd make sure to tell you if he wasn't up for contact so you'd be less worried about bothering him

You also promised to come to him if you felt this way, instead of withdrawing

When you two finished talking, he invited you to grab a bite to eat :)

Probably the most clingy and affectionate out of all members

Bc of this, he'd pick up on what was going on quickly

May not know the exact reason for your withdrawal, but immediately notices you doing it

Confusion pops up first, followed by anxiety

He thought your relationship was going pretty well..?

He began to wonder if you weren't feeling well

Or if you weren't in the mood for physical touch

Or if you had been tired recently

Or if he did something to make you upset

Or if you didn't like holding him anymore

Or if you fell out of love with him

Or if-

Okay okay I'll stop but the point is, 2D does nothing but overthink the situation

He'd probably (unknowingly) start to initiate less and less himself!

Which would probably leave you confused

Now you're both confused and overthinking messes

You'd probably be the one who starts the conversation

Asking him why he's been looking so anxious and deep in thought recently

And then he just spills

Asking if he did something to make you upset

Why you've withdrawn from him

If you still even love him

And you immediately feel bad because you withdrew initiation because you didn't want to be a bother

And now he's upset!

It felt like a complete and total backfire on your end

You explained to him that you didn't want to bother him, so you started to initiate contact less

And he just looks at you like "WHAT???"

You already know how affectionate 2D is, so he's quick to knock those thoughts out your head

He just latches onto you and doesn't want to let go

He loves holding you

He loves when you hold him

He makes sure to repeat this over and over to you

He doesn't want you feeling like you're a bother

He needs you and your affection

Noodle

I hc her to be extremely observant

I feel like you have to be if you grew up the way she did

So l'd imagine she'd be the quickest out of all the members to catch on to what you were doing

And why you were doing it

She just didn't know how to bring it up without sounding confrontational

It was a conversation topic she did have to sit on for a few days

She did feel more and more lonely each day she didn't talk to you about what was going on

Noodle missed the hugs and cuddles :(

Don't get me wrong, she still gave you her love and affection, it just didn't feel right without you doing the same

She decided to talk to you during one of your movie nights

You had sat on the opposite side of the couch instead of sitting next to her like you usually do

So Noodle walked over to sit next to you

She told you she's noticed you initiating less contact

And that she assumes why you're doing it

And you confirm her assumptions - you don't want to be bother

Her face softened when she found out she was right

She felt awful knowing you were afraid of bothering her

The whole conversation was basically Noodle asking you questions

How long have you felt this way?

Was there anything I did or said to make you feel like you were a bother?

Why didn't you come to me about this earlier?

Bare with her, she hates seeing you feel this way

You answered all her questions thoroughly, apologizing for withdrawing

She asked for you to communicate with her more and come to her when you feel like this, which you agreed to

You asked her for some cuddles while you watched your movie and Noodle agreed, suddenly remembering that it was your movie night Imao

Murdoc Niccals

Murdoc isn’t the most affectionate guy

It just something he wasn’t used to

So you’re the one who initiated most of sfw contact

You learned that he didn’t like being affectionate in front of the band

So contact was mostly kept in his room or in the Winnebago

He found out he liked cuddling. He liked when you played with his hair

But he wouldn’t initiate it, that was on you

He would sometimes drop hints that he wanted to be hugged and you would pick up on it

He was finally comfortable enough to hold your hand

And he’d sometimes ask you to sit next to him while he played his bass

Since you mostly initiated, Murdoc noticed when you started to withdraw from him

Cue the internal panic

He hasn’t had many good things in life

Your relationship is probably his first serious one

And he’s afraid of fucking it all up

Not one to beat around the bush, he’s quick to confront you

He asks you not to leave him

And you’re like, “what makes you think I’m leaving??”

You’re told that you’ve been withdrawing a lot, so he assumed you were done with him

You tell Murdoc that you aren’t leaving, you just initiated less because you didn’t want to bother him

He has this “ohhhh” moment or realization

He appreciates you not wanting to make him uncomfortable

But he still misses you

He told you that he’s fine with being touched

And that he wouldn’t mind you doing it again

In fact, he wishes things would go back the they way they were

You picked up on the fact he was trying to say he missed your affection without directly saying it

You apologized for withdrawing and he accepted it, you only had good intentions

He told you that he’d try to be more affectionate

And you said you’d do the same

It did take some time for things to go back to the way they used to be though

You still had the lingering feeling that you were bothering him, despite knowing that wasn’t the case

And it took him some time to be more affectionate but he did put the work in

The two of you appreciated the effort the other was putting in

The day he asked you to cuddle with him is what made all the work worth it

It was like you both reached a new step in your relationship

It definitely took some time, but you both got there with enough determination <3

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That’s it for my first request! I hope it was good! Writing this was definitely a challenge, but it was a welcome one <3

Again, thanks for sending the request in!

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