#also this was meant to be a rom com cliche
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summer, sun, and a smoking engine.
summary: when your car breaks down on the side of the road in Hawkins, Indiana, you don’t have many options other than try walking and find help. Thankfully, Steve Harrington is here to help.
pairing: steve harrington x fem!reader
warnings: strong language, no use of y/n, little bit of mechanic eddie thrown in there (not really a warning but i have nowhere else to put this)
a/n: hello! this fic is a bit self indulgent, i guess you would call it. my love life has been quite terrible pretty much all my life, and i’m the kind of person who can’t help dreaming about a movie cliche type meet cute, so i wanted to write this fic to help quell my insatiable desire for a rom com romance. this is part one of what will probably be a three part series, so i hope you enjoy! :)
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Stranded on the side of the road in Hawkins, Indiana was not the way you wanted to start your summer vacation.
You should be in Indianapolis by now, lounging by the pool at your best friend’s house, raiding her parent’s liquor cabinet and getting drunk off your asses until you can’t remember anything the next morning. Not here, pounding against the steering wheel of your shitty rustbucket of a car wishing you’d actually remembered to do what your dad told you and take it to a mechanic before you made the trip. The horn honked as you slammed your forehead into it, but it was quickly swallowed up by endless fields on either side of you.
The universe had a sick sense of humor when it came to you in particular, and it seemed the jokes never ended. Some vengeful god or cosmic plan had singled you out as the sole outlet for their aggression; just a girl with a particularly unremarkable life, desperate to escape the world just for a few weeks and forget about her ridiculously non-existent love life and only slightly above average academic career.
Lately, your life has felt like one big joke. Everyday seemed to be the exact same mind numbing routine; wake up late, rush to make it to your 9 am lecture that left you falling asleep halfway through, eat the same shitty college cafeteria lunch you always did, spend three hours cramming for a test you know you’ll fail anyway, and go to bed at 2 am just to wake up and do it all over again the next day. You watched everyone else around you do something with their lives, whether they were partying all night or getting married. Everyone seemed to be having ten times more fun than you, and you were starting to think that you were just destined for a lonely, less than exceptional life.
By the time you hit 20 with no long term relationships ever (none that really meant anything, anyway), you’d begun to think it was all futile. Maybe you were destined to be alone forever, maybe you just weren’t looking in the right places, maybe it just wasn’t the right time, but whatever the reason, it had you banging your head against the wall every time your roommate gushed about how sweet and sexually adept her boyfriend was.
That’s why it really shouldn’t have surprised you that today of all days would be the one where you end up stranded in a town you’d never heard of until you saw the ‘Welcome to Hawkins’ sign a few miles ago.
You’d seen a few cars coming this direction before your car had broken down, so you knew there had to be some sort of civilization not far from here. You’d considered standing by your car and waiting in the hopes that someone would stop to help you, but the sun was already beginning to set and it didn’t really seem like the safest idea to be alone in your car at sundown, especially in some place you didn’t know. That’s what pushed you towards what you were doing now, walking down the long stretch of road and hoping that you’d find someone who could help you not too far down it.
Somehow, it seemed to feel hotter now that the sun was beginning to set, blistering heat causing sweat to begin forming on your skin almost the minute you stepped out of your car. You’d chosen the wrong day to wear a sundress and sandals, the arches of your feet burning more and more the longer you walked. You swatted at probably thousands of mosquitos that began to swarm you as you walked, and by the time you finally saw the signs of the city, you could feel your hair sticking to your forehead from the thick coating of sweat collecting there.
The sun was about halfway set by the time you reached the parking lot of the small strip mall, and when you looked at the watch on your wrist it blinked dimly at half past 5. Every store was closed already except for one, a small Family Video store with a single maroon BMW parked outside the door. Finding it the only option you had other than to keep walking, and hoping the AC inside would be working, you pushed your way through the door and hoped someone inside would let you use the phone. And the bathroom.
“I’m telling you, Robin, I’m hopeless.” Steve struggled to hold the stack of tapes in his hand, almost sending all of them tumbling to the floor when he tripped over a bump in the carpet.
“You’re not hopeless, you’re just looking in the wrong places.”
“The hell does that mean?”
“Maybe stop looking for the type of girl you had in high school? You’ve matured, so start looking for something new.”
“That's the problem, I don’t even know what my type is.” He placed the stack of tapes on the counter, picking up a few that fell over. Robin came to stand next to him, taking the tape off the top of the stack and starting to rewind it.
“I don’t know what to tell you, figure it out. Who knows? Maybe your dream girl will come walking right through that door any minute.”
The universe has one sick sense of comedic timing, doesn’t it?
Steve opened his mouth to offer up a rebuttal but was cut off by the chime of the bell above the door, hinges squeaking at it flung open then shut rather harshly. He turned towards the door and prepared to give his stupid, fake customer service greeting, but was cut short when he saw who it was that had just come through the door.
He had never seen anyone like you. Hair a mess as if your hands had been running through it for hours, covered in sweat and rocking back and forth on your heels to stop your feet from hurting, he wasn’t sure he’d ever seen anything more beautiful. Wearing a black sundress covered in white daisies and flat brown sandals, you looked like something out of a rom com cliche, damsel in distress stumbling into his life at just the right time. You looked around the store almost frantically and visibly irritated, but the second you laid your eyes on Steve on the other side of the counter you breathed a sigh of relief.
He had to snap himself out of whatever trance you put him in when you started walking towards him.
“Hey, do you guys have a phone I can use? My car broke down like a mile from here and I really need to call a mechanic.”
“Uh, yeah, there’s a phone in the back you can use.” A stray strand of hair fell into Steve’s face as he physically shook himself back into reality. “My friend’s a mechanic, I can give you the number to his shop if you want.”
“That would be perfect, thank you.” The relieved laugh you let out made his face heat up a bit, and he quickly grabbed a piece of paper to scribble the number to Eddie’s garage down on. He ripped it off and handed it to you, nodding towards the door reading ‘Employees Only’.
“Phone’s back there, take all the time you need.”
“Thank you so much,” Your eyes flitted down to the name tag on his vest, flashing him a soft grin. “Steve.”
Once you disappeared into the back room, Steve leaned forward against the counter. Robin let out a whistle and hopped up to sit on the counter next to him, kicking her feet back and forth.
“Man, I was kidding when I said she’d walk through the door any minute, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen you that starstruck by a girl you just met.”
“She’s probably just…passing through town. Who knows if I’ll ever see her again after this.” Steve popped the tape out of the machine and put another one in, trying to occupy himself with anything other than thinking about you.
“So? When has that ever stopped you before?”
“I don’t know, Robin. It’ll probably end in disaster just like every other time.”
“I don’t care. If you don’t take your shot with this girl, I might just kill you.”
Almost on cue, the door to the back room swung open again, a visible shift in your demeanor than when you’d walked in. You looked far less tense, and Steve found it hard to keep his eyes off of you.
“You are truly a life saver. With any luck, I’ll be out of here and back on the road before sundown.”
“It’s no problem, really.” Steve turned his head away to hide the blush on his cheeks. He gave Robin a look as she silently pushed him to keep the conversation going, eventually holding his hands up in surrender. “My shift’s almost over so I can, uh, give you a ride back to your car, if you want. I’d hate for you to have to walk all the way back in this heat. Plus it's almost dark, I wouldn't want a girl like you wandering around out there alone.”
Steve pressed his lips together tightly when he realized what he’d said, but the smile on your face let him relax.
“I’d like that, thank you.” You rocked back and forth on your heels while you waited for Steve to gather his things, dress swishing back and forth against your thighs. You laughed a little to yourself while he scrambled frantically, muttering something to himself while he flushed red up to his ears. You flashed him a sweet smile when he finally had all his things, following him out the door and into the beemer you’d seen parked outside when you first arrived.
Steve was handsome, there was absolutely no denying that. Sunkissed skin that was likely the result of hours of relaxing by the pool, fluffy brown hair you couldn’t help but want to run your hands through and the kindest brown eyes you’d ever seen. You were sure that at one time in his life he was a heartbreaker with all those good looks and boyish charm, but the way he got flustered just talking to you made you believe that he had put those days long past him.
He seemed almost nervous sitting in the car with you, doing his best to keep his eyes on the road while stealing a few quick glances at you. He adjusted himself in the seat and cleared his throat, trying to break the tension in the air.
“So, uh, what brings you to Hawkins?”
“Just passing through on my way to visit a friend in Indianapolis.” You smoothed down the skirt of your dress to find something to do with your hands. “Was hoping I’d get there by nightfall but, unfortunate turn of events I suppose.”
“Where are you from?”
“Out of state.” You kept it vague, still not quite sure if you could totally trust him. “I go to school in Indiana though.”
A few seconds later, your car finally came into view, seemingly in much worse shape than you left it. White smoke now billowed from underneath the hood, and you leaned yourself against the dash to try to get a better look from inside the car.
“No, no no no.” As soon as Steve made a U-turn and parked his car behind yours, you opened the door and ran over, running a hand through your hair in a panic.
“I’m sure it's not…that bad.” Steve tilted his head as he came up next to you, scrunching his face as he looked at the smoke continuing to spill from your engine. “Yeah, I don’t think it's supposed to do that.”
“Yeah, no shit.” You let out a groan before collapsing to the curb, head in your hands. “I should have listened to my dad when he told me to get it checked. Now who knows how long it’ll be before I can get back on the road.”
“Look, Eddie’s good at what he does.” Steve sat down next to you, nudging his shoulder into yours to offer some comfort. “He’ll have her back up and running in no time.”
“Yeah, well, it’ll take a miracle to fix all the problems with this piece of shit.”
Steve’s small chuckle was drowned out by the rumble of an engine, raising your head to see a tow truck traveling down the road towards you and your still smoking car. The red, hand painted detailing stood out against the black body of the truck, and as it got closer, you could hear the rumble of metal music blaring out of the open truck window. The driver, who you had yet to catch a glimpse of, backed the truck until the winch was close to the front of your car, the truck letting out one last puff of smoke through the exhaust as the engine shut off.
“Always picking up strays, aren’t you Harrington?” The driver called out at Steve as he opened the truck’s door, a soft thud sound following after as he hopped out of the truck. Steve rolled his eyes.
“I’m helping someone whose car broke down.”
“Mhmm. Bet you wouldn’t be helpin’ em if they weren’t so pretty though.” The man that had stepped out of the truck was the last person you’d expect to run a mechanic’s garage. Long, curly black hair down to his shoulders, arms covered in mismatched tattoos, and a cocky smirk on his face while he chewed on a toothpick. He looked to be only a few years older than yourself, and while you could tell that his disposition was likely off putting to most people he met, you found it oddly…comforting. Better a charming metalhead than a greasy bald guy drenched in sweat, you supposed.
“You gonna get her car down to the garage or what?” Steve put his hands on his hips, earning a laugh from the other man.
“Lemme assess the damage man. I gotta see what I’m working with.” He walked to the front of the car, playfully shoeing Steve away from it while he popped the hood. As soon as he did, smoke puffed out from around the engine, causing him to cough and wave it out of his face. He let out a whistle, leaning over the car to get a better look at the engine. “Good news, probably just a busted radiator hose. Easy and cheap fix, no biggie. Bad news? I won’t be able to fix it til’ the morning.”
“What?” You stood up from where you sat on the curb, leaning against the car. “I’m supposed to be in Indianapolis tonight. What am I gonna do?”
“Well, I’m sure ole Stevie over here can help you figure something out, can’t you Harrington?” He clasped his hand on Steve’s shoulder and gave him a rather rough shake. Steve sent him a glare before turning back to you, trying to offer up a sympathetic smile.
“There’s a motel a few minutes into town. Nobody ever stays there, so there should be room. I can give you a ride over, if you want.”
You took a second to take in your surroundings. Here you were, stranded on the side of the road in an unfamiliar small town, with a car that had no chance of working until morning and no way to tell your friend you wouldn’t make it to her house tonight. Your only other option was to start hitchhiking, so staying in a dead end motel sounded good right about now.
“I guess I don’t really have many other options.”
“Don’t worry, sweetheart, Eddie’ll take good care of her.” Eddie winked at you playfully, bringing a small smile to your face. “And Stevie here will take good care of you.”
“Eddie, come on man.” Steve hid his face in embarrassment while Eddie snickered, clapping him on the back when he went to hook up the winch. You hide the redness in your own cheeks behind your hands.
“Sorry man, couldn’t help it.” Once the winch was hooked up and the front wheels of the car were off the ground, Eddie hopped back into the truck, leaning out the window to call down to you before he left. “I’ll get to work on her first thing in the morning, promise. She’ll be good as new before you know it.”
He flashed you another smile before starting up the truck again, driving back towards town while you stood there watching your car get dragged along behind him.
“Sorry about Eddie. He can be…alot, sometimes.” Steve leaned on the hood of his car, crossing his arms over his chest. You shrugged.
“S’okay. He reminds me a lot of a few of my friends back home, actually.” Steve chuckled a bit and nodded towards his car.
“Well, you’ll be able to handle him better than me then. Come on, I’ll take you over to the motel.” You climbed back into the passenger seat of Steve’s car, sending him a quick thank you before he drove off.
The sun was almost fully behind the horizon when you finally pulled into the parking lot of the ‘Stop Inn Motel’, a small, two story collection of motel rooms with a main office smack dab in the middle of it. There were only a few other cars in the parking lot, and the flashing neon ‘vacancy’ sign above your head almost made your head hurt in the dimming light.
The girl behind the counter only looked up from her magazine after you rung the bell, rolling her eyes as she stood from her chair.
“It’s $10 a night for a single, $15 for a double.”
“Just a single for the night, please.” You went to reach into your wallet for cash but Steve stopped you, handing over his own $10 bill to the desk attendant. “You didn’t have to do that.”
“You’ve already had a shitty enough day. It’s 10 bucks, no big deal.” Your shoulders relaxed at the soft smile on Steve’s face, kind eyes softening when he saw the way your mood rose a little. The girl behind the counter dangled a set of keys in front of you, which you took quickly.
“Checkout at 2 tomorrow. Stay after check out and it's a $5 fee per hour unless you pay for another night.” You gave her a nod and a thank you, which she ignored before heading back to her chair from before and flipping through her magazine again.
Steve helped carry your bags from his trunk up to your room, standing outside while he passed you your bags over the threshold. You thanked him one more time before going to close the door, but he cleared his throat nervously to stop you.
“Hey, uhm, you’re probably starving after everything today and I thought maybe I could…show you the best places to eat around town while you’re here?” The nervous wringing of his hand had your heart swelling in your chest. You were usually the one nervous around guys like Steve, and you simply couldn’t find it in yourself to turn down his offer. You’d always wanted to take more chances. Why not this one?
“I’d like that.” He raised his head as if he’d expected you to say no, smile curling his lips upwards. “Just give me an hour to get changed. I’m, like, drenched in sweat and dirt right now.”
“Yeah, yeah of course. I’ll be back in an hour.”
“Good. See you then.”
You watched Steve all the way back to his car, closing the door behind you once he got out of your view. You leaned against it for a moment and took a deep breath in, then frantically began opening your luggage to find something to wear.
Hey, maybe your piece of shit car was good for something after all.
⊲Part 2, coming soon⊳
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shouto todoroki x reader
word count: 2k
warnings: reader has hair that can be tucked behind their ear, reader is bullied, forced self-harm (forced to pinch their cheeks)
a/n: this is my entry for @bloompompom ‘s “to all the fictional boys I’ve loved before” writing collab!!! the rom com I chose was ‘Ella enchanted’ because I instantly knew Shouto would fit perfectly ❤️ thank you for letting me join!! i love this but I also think it is not my best work and kind of cringey 💀 this was also inspired by many kdrama cliches djsjsks
summary: you have a quirk that makes you obey every command you are given. if only there was a prince who could come save you? or better yet, help you save yourself.
You're six years old when you develop your quirk. Your parents had taken you to the doctor, scared that you were quirkless, which in turn made you scared as well. The doctor reassured them that everything seemed fine, and your quirk should develop soon. Who would have thought that being quirkless would have been better.
It happened one day in kindergarten. Your then best friend was mad at you because you didn’t want to play dodgeball, and instead wanted to sit in the sandpit. In the heat of her anger, she screeched at you to “go eat rocks!” only to be shocked whenever you stiffly got up and did just that.
Your teacher was horrified when she was dragged over by your friend to see you, with gravel filling your mouth and tears running down your cheeks. When asked why, all you could simply muster was that you had too. You ended that day with a trip to the ER, multiple cuts inside your mouth, and a broken tooth.
Looking back, your quirk probably had already developed. You were known to be a very obedient child— it just took something extreme to clue everyone in. And it would only go downhill from there.
Your parents didn’t mean to take advantage of your quirk. Normal parental comments like “eat all your vegetables” and “go clean your room” just meant that you couldn’t talk back and had to follow the commands instantly. It became a habit almost to voice their requests as demands instead of suggestions or requests. You couldn’t fault them for it really. Especially not whenever they praised your good behavior in front of others, always so proud of their perfectly behaved child. Eventually, when you stopped talking as much and began secluding yourself more to avoid the feeling of your body and mind being forced to do something, they didn’t really seem to notice.
It was a day in your last year of high school that you met Shouto. You had always noticed him of course. Your general studies class and his hero class had been keeping the same lunch time for your entire high school career. He was princely in his stoicism. Perfect face not marred by his scar, only enhanced. He moved like an elegant dancer— every move calculated and on point. It would be no surprise to anyone that you had started harboring a crush on the fellow student. Who hadn’t had a crush on him would be the better question.
Alone at your table in the corner, you’d admire Shouto and his friends at lunch. They always looked like they were so close— the whole class did to be honest. Deku and the others were the only ones who you ever saw crack that perfect facade. A tiny smile here, a barely wrinkled brow there. It was magical to watch. The prince and his court.
You were glad he had made friends. You couldn’t say the same. Try as you might, you just couldn’t keep your quirk a secret. And once one person knew, it wasn’t long until there were many people taking advantage of it. You had gotten by relatively unscathed so far. You mostly got orders to do others homework and class chores. Many afternoons it was only you left in the classroom working away without choice, trying to finish the class chores before dark.
Your only reprieve came in the home room teacher of said prince: Aizawa. He had learned of your quirk, and it only took him one afternoon seeing you doing the chores alone for him to figure out the bullying. You refused to tattle, knowing that it would only make things worse, but he was able to release you from the power of your classmates’ demands.
You were given a strict suggestion, not an order though this time you don’t think you would have minded, to come find him anytime you needed his help. No adult had ever helped you like this before. All of your parent’s friends fawned over your quirk, and lamented about how they wished their own children had developed the same quirk. They had no idea.
It was an afternoon where the sun was shining brightly. A perfect day for something ugly to happen— especially to someone with luck like yours. There was one girl in your class who always had it out for you. You didn’t know why, you had never even talked to her. Your attempts to remain unseen unfortunately did not work this day, because for some reason the most popular boy in your class had decided he thought you were cute and voiced that to his friends.
Enraged, the girl hissed at you after class in a voice filled with venom, “He won’t think you’re cute if your face is full of bruises. Pinch yourself and don’t stop.” As your body filled with syrupy static and your hand raised to your cheek to grasp it in a hard pinch, you fled to try and find the only man who could make you stop.
By the time you made it to the hero department, your cheeks were sore and tears had filled your eyes. You didn’t even notice the prince you had always admired from the top of your tower pause as you sped by, face marred by a frown at your distraught expression.
The pro hero was obviously unamused by how you refused to tell who had made you pinch yourself. A trip to Recovery Girl however had you right as rain, and you were honestly ready for the day to just be over. The last thing you were expecting was Shouto to be standing outside the nurse’s room waiting for you. His face serious and his large arms crossed over his chest. His uniform fit him perfectly, you noticed, like it was tailored just for him.
“I’ve heard about you.”
Your mouth dropped open without your permission . His voice, deep and smooth, glided over you like water and cooled on your skin.
“You have a quirk that makes you do what people tell you to do.”
You had heard about his blunt nature, but hearing it for the first time in person shocked you. At your timid nod, his brow furrowed, and his eyes gave you a once over quickly.
“You can come get me. If you ever need help.” With this statement he pushed off the wall, and without a goodbye walked away.
You tell yourself that it’s just in Shouto’s nature to help people in need. He is in the hero course, so naturally he would follow you whenever he saw you were distress. Shouto being, well Shouto, makes it very hard to keep this in mind.
After the pinching incident, you seemed to have become a target for your classmates’ anger and frustrations. One classmate failed an English test, and to make themselves feel better they ordered you to jump on one foot until you couldn’t anymore.
Eventually left alone in the hallway, your jumping not being entertaining enough to them anymore, your saving grace came in the form of your prince. You don’t know why he was in the general studies section of the school, but you couldn’t complain— multiple students had walked by you with barely a glance. He walked over to you quickly and put a hand on your waist.
“Stop.” His voice cleared the haze in your mind making you obey, and his cool hand kept you steady as you wobbled, unstable after jumping for so long. Shouto straightened your uniform jacket with nimble fingers before walking away, leaving before you could even say thank you.
The next big incident came in the form of you being told to dump your glass of water over your head in front of everyone in the cafeteria. You quickly ran off afterwards, and your prince followed only a few feet behind.
Staring at yourself in the bathroom mirror, your shoulders dropped. The bathroom door opening suddenly made you whirl around, heart racing whenever you saw the signature two toned hair of Shouto.
You had never seen this much emotion on his face before. He looked angry as he stalked over to you. He grabbed the paper towels you were using to dry yourself, and his hand raised up close to your face. The air around you turned warm. Steam surrounded you as he evaporated the water from your hair and down to your shoulders. You were reminded of how you would sit in front of the heater after playing in the snow as a child, defrosting contently.
“Why don’t you tell the teacher who does this?” His voice was soft, a contrast to his angry demeanor.
You looked up at him, and saw how genuine he was. He cared so much about the wellbeing of a stranger. A prince indeed. You decided to take a big step, and tell him something you’ve never told anyone.
“I-I can’t.”
Your voice was meek, and his face turned stoic as he took in your answer.
“You can’t, as in someone ordered you not to.”
It wasn’t a question but you nodded nonetheless.
“You know there is a loophole for this, yes?” He said it so simply, no judgement in his voice, only the same warmth.
With a sigh, you begin to explain. “Their dad is my dad’s boss, and somehow they figured this out.”
With a hum, Shouto grabbed a strand of your hair between his nimble fingers. He twirled it around before tucking it behind your ear and smiling. It was like looking at the sun.
“I think I can help.”
He held your hand as you both walked back to the cafeteria. It was his fire side, and the warmth radiated up your arm and into your heart. Before you both entered the cafeteria, he spoke.
“I know you can’t verbally tell me who is responsible for this, but whenever I point them out I want you to squeeze my hand. I already have some idea.”
To show him you understood, you gave his hand a shy squeeze. This made him send a small smile your way, and you could feel the breath physically leave your lungs.
Shouto confidently walks you to the right table, leaving a quiet room after him. Everyone seemed shocked to see you both hand in hand, except his friends. Glancing over quickly you could see that Deku and Ochaco had large grins on their faces, while Iida was nodding in what you could only interpret as aggressive approval.
Your classmates stared at the both of you in trepidation as you and Shouto came to a stop in front of their table. Without saying anything, Shouto quickly pointed at the girl who had always had it out for you, and made sure the rest of the class began to feel the same way. Surprised he knew so fast, you squeezed his hand, heart beating furiously.
“I see.” Was all he said, and you watched as the girl’s face turned pale in the glory of his ire.
The next few days seemed to happen in a blur. Shouto had taken you straight to Aizawa to tell him who your tormentor was, as well as the concerns that held you back from using the loophole of your quirk sooner. The next day, the girl and her family met you in Nezu’s office to apologize.
They bowed to you, and the father told you that he was relocating himself and his family to South Korea, so there would be no worry of any retaliation against your father. Your father might even get a promotion. You noticed how pale he seemed as he looked at the tall figure looming behind you, icy hot eyes staring the man down.
Later that day, you stood shyly in front of a stoic Shouto, trying to put into words how grateful you were.
“That wasn’t the first time I had noticed you, you know.” He spoke first.
“What?”
“I’ve um. I’ve always thought you were really pretty.”
Shouto looked away from you suddenly, bringing a hand up to scratch the back of his head. A soft pink highlighted the tips of his ears.
“I’ve always thought you were really handsome as well.”
Shouto’s head snapped back towards you in surprise. Before he speaks, his eyes focused over your shoulder and his expression crumpled. You looked behind you, shocked to see Deku, Ochaco, and Iida peeking out from behind the corner. Deku was exaggerating his expressions and mouthing “ask them out!” They spot you looking and quickly popped back behind the wall.
You laugh brightly, and find your confidence.
“Will you go out with me, Shouto?”
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Summary: Somehow, everything that could go wrong did go wrong, and when you told the concierge that you had a room booked under your name, they said to you that they had no rooms available. That was until a handsome man in a three-piece suit decided to be your “husband” and told you you could room with him in his presidential suite, and you chose to say “screw it” why not right? What's the worst that could come from rooming with a handsome stranger?
🌙90′s Boyfriend ☆☀︎♕☁︎♥
Summary: After a night of binging old rom-coms, Seokjin drunkenly convinced himself that the perfect boyfriend could be curated by simply following a few steps. Seokjin decided that for a month, he'd try out the role of the ideal boyfriend, following every rom-com cliche down to a tee, and he wanted you to be his 'girlfriend,' which you drunkenly said yes to. The only catch is that he's done such an excellent job in pretending to be the perfect boyfriend that you've started to fall, but unlike a movie, you can't guarantee if your story ends with a kiss.
🌙 A Blueprint for Love ☆☀︎♕☁︎♥
Summary: You and your boyfriend broke up for the silliest reasons, but one late-night visit brings back all the feelings you thought you buried. Is it enough? To finally talk and reconcile?
🌙Build You a Castle ☆☀︎♕☁︎♥
Summary: Life isn’t ever straightforward, but that’s what makes it life
🌙Entering & Contracting ☆☀︎♕☁︎♥
Summary: Yoongi is a busy diplomat with you as his extremely meticulous assistant. However, he finds you at times a little bit too wound up for your own, so he proposes a new deal, one where he can enter (you), and you write up a contract of what the deal entails.
🌙If You Just Smile ☆☀︎♕☁︎♥
Summary: Life being a bitch talks, soft Yoongi being the best boyfriend anyone can ask for, wise Min Yoongi sayings sort of?
🌙According to Science ☆♕♥
Summary: The theory is that dancers are the best in bed, and you and Hoseok put that theory to test.
🌙Congratulations, Now Take Care of Me ☆♕♥
Summary: Hoseok in a purple suit got you feeling some type of way and you need him to help fix the problem he caused.
🌙All Too Well ☆☀︎♕☁︎♥
Summary: You thought you met the man of your dreams. He was everything that you ever wanted, but what happens when that dream falls apart, and what happens when that man is no longer the one you recognise, but you want to love him against all odds because you believe things can be better.
🌙Film Out ☆☀︎♕☁︎♥
Summary: When Namjoon told you he loved you four years ago, he meant it with every fibre of his being, and that meant that he would do everything in his power to ensure that you would never get hurt, ever, but promises like that are often impossible to keep, and now. You were hurt, and he could do nothing as he watched you become a shell of the woman you once were, as you struggled to remember everything that ever happened to you, including him. You forgot him. Namjoon still will try, but how much is too much, and when the hurt is irreversible, can he still make you fall in love with him again? Or will he let you go? Or will you?
🌙It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year ☆☀︎♕☁︎♥
Summary: You love everything about Christmas and your neighbour hates it, but hopefully, you two can find a silver lining to it all this Holiday.
🌙 Shiny Things ☆☀︎♕♥
Summary: You get a piercing, and it’s shiny, Jimin likes shiny things.
🌙 Bloody Green Suit ☆☀︎♕♥
Summary: Taehyung’s green suit in the Dynamite MV, that’s it. It did damage to your loins and only he can fix it.
🌙 Red is Your Colour ☆☀︎♕♥
Summary: PTD Taehyung Red Cowboy looking outfit was divine and now you really just want to take it off him.
🌙 Teardrops on My Guitar ☆☀︎♕☁︎♥
Summary: You loved him, but he was your best friend, and while he sometimes blurred the lines, he never saw you more than one, but since he was your best friend and you were so in love, you’d break yourself apart for him. You watched him fall in love with everyone, but you, only question for how long?
🌙 And We’re Live ☆☀︎♕♥
Summary: Your boyfriend looks criminally good with a ponytail and a turtle neck, and you need him. The only problem is that, he's currently on a live stream with his fans. You just need to figure out how to occupy yourself.
🌙 Birthday Boy ☆☀︎♕♥
Summary: Your boyfriend made a drunken request one night, and so tonight on his birthday, you’ll make his dreams come true.
🌙 Exile ☆☀︎♕☁︎♥
Summary: You two were high school sweethearts, and your love story was something only found in the scripts of a shitty teenage rom-com, but he was a jock, and you were shy and quiet. It shouldn’t have worked, but somehow it did, but now, fast forward ten years and things aren’t the same. Your lives aren’t the same, he’s stuck in the past, and you’re only focusing on the future. Neither of you have your priorities straight, and neither of you realises that your present is a complete and utter mess. You won’t let him go because he’s all you’ve ever known, and he won’t let you go because you’re the only thing right in his life but will love and high school promises keep you two together?
🌙 Mine☆♕♥
Summary: Jungkook really shouldn’t have ventured into the house that no one else did, and he really should have seen the warning signs, but something about you drew him in, and now, he was in and never getting out.
🌙Truth or Dare ☆♕♥
Summary: OT7 x Reader Truth or Dare
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HTTYD FANDOM! | HTTYD TALKS | DRAWING PARALLELS
Can you imagine? It's has been 13 years since the world of Berk and the archipelago opened up to us. Since we entered this crazy, viking village 12 degrees north from hopeless and a few degrees south of freezing to death.
I reckon the HTTYD anniversaries might kick off a little differently for fans all over the globe depending on its opening, because DreamWorks commemorated the HTTYD's 13 years on the 22nd of March on Instagram, though I distinctly remember it opening where I was on the 27th because it was also my birthday and I wanted to watch a movie.
Which means, yes, guys, I'm turning 24 today! HAHA! To mark this double celebration, I thought of doing something fun and a little different from my usual posts just to get the ball rolling. So, question, have you guys ever watched She's Out of My League?
She's Out of My League is a Jay Baruchel movie. A rom-com produced by Paramount Pictures AND (wait for it...) DreamWorks Pictures. It was released in March 2010 which meant that our Hiccup-voice-actor here had two movies playing at the cinema simultaneously.
I remembered that I wasn't allowed to watch the movie, but my older brother (10 years older than me) snuck me into the theatres to watch. I remember him covering my eyes for a bit and not understanding a lot of the humour back then, but I did remember the premise, so here goes...
Premise:
Kirk (Jay Baruchel) is your everyday, average Joe. Coupled w the fact that he is somewhat a pushover and insidiously insecure, he tries to get back with his manipulative ex-girlfriend Marni. After that failed, he stumbles onto the path of the beautiful Molly, who by beauty standards, personality and life-style choices is considered a hard 10, while he is rated a mere 5.
When Molly seems to take an interest in Kirk, the whole world is put out of balance and their friends smell impending doom by virtue of their different "social ratings." However, are these standards real, or just a social construct that needs debunking?
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I'm not here to criticise the movie. I'm sure we all have our thoughts. Nor am I saying that this movie or the romantic storyline holds a candle to the HTTYD franchise or Hiccstrid, but, it was hilarious to discover a number of parallels between these two worlds.
DRAWING PARALLELS
THE CHARACTERS
Kirk Kettner (Jay Baruchel) - The awkward underdog, highly underestimated by everyone including himself and doesn't see that he is, in fact, more than his make.
Molly (Alice Eve) - The beautiful, blonde and determined love interest. Lawyer turned successful events planner. Independent, fiercely confident and a real go-getter.
Devon (Nate Torrence) - The nicer friend in Kirk's friend group. An adorable, huggable sweetie pie who still believes in magic and romance.
Dylan (Kyle Bornheimer) - The guy you'd love to hate. He is Kirk's overbearing older brother who bullies Kirk to mask his own insecurities.
Stainer (T.J. Miller) - The quick talking, witty side-kick whose crazy ideas propels the storyline into an absurd direction. Who is actually, also Tuffnut.
Katie (Kim Shaw) - Molly's younger, dimwitted sister who is just getting by.
Patty (Krysten Ritter) - Molly's best friend and business partner. Strong-willed, independent and fiercely loyal.
THEME, MESSAGE & STORYLINE
(1) IT ISN'T ABOUT HOW YOU LOOK LIKE, BUT WHO YOU ARE ON THE INSIDE
It's a cliche to say, beauty is from within. But it doesn't make it less true. I think what makes Molly attractive is because she is a really nice person, adaptable. Her beauty is an aspect of it. Imagine if Molly had Marni's personality. The story would've turned differently.
This is also Kirk's selling point. The pinnacle of his entire personality is the nice guy card, it's what attracts Molly.
Likewise w Hiccup, he is a genuinely good guy. You can't fault him for his courtesy. Though Kirk's personality seems more like a caricature of Hiccup's, ironically. And, Hiccup's strength and leadership is not something you'd notice on his person but in him.
(2) YOU NEED TO BE GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOURSELF
I loved Portrait of Hiccup as a Buff Man [Episode 8, Season 1 (Riders of Berk)] for many reasons, but mainly because it was the episode Hiccup proves to himself that he is worthy.
She's Out of My League was a movie about Kirk learning that he is worthy. That he isn't just a five, that this whole rating system is nonsense. He was always good enough for Molly, he was never good enough for himself.
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE EPISODES FROM RIDERS OF BERK. THE LIST IS OPENED ALL WEEK!
Which is your favourite ROB episode (Part I)
Which is your favourite ROB episode (Part II)
Though She's Out of My League didn't dive into Kirk and Molly's relationship and life after they got back together, I am assuming Kirk found his courage in someways. He ends up flying a plane, which is a life long dream of his, he dreamt of becoming a pilot. And well, we all know that if Hiccup existed today, and was a real person, he would've been a pilot too. Maybe in the AirForce, on a jet black plane named Toothless.
HICCSTRID MOMENTS
No review of mine is complete without Hiccstrid.
Kirk and Molly have roughly the same hair colour as Hiccup and Astrid. My favourite scenes in She's Out of My League are the romantic montages of them going out. This is one of my favourite shots from the show:
I crushed hard on Jay Baruchel. I mean, the dude has got some game. I mean, awkward af, but still, he's pretty cute. I mean... let me show you...
I'm still smiling!
THE ROMANTIC MONTAGES IN SHE'S OUT OF MY LEAGUE FELT LIKE A HICCSTRID AU FAN FICTION GOT PRODUCED INTO A MUSIC VIDEO!
I'm not recommending you guys watch this show by the way. If you haven't that is. If you're not used to this type of adult-comedy, you might not like it. The pacing is a little choppy, and it does slap you w many cringy moments. But sometimes, its just so ridiculously hopeless you can't help but laugh.
I don't remember if the show did well, but its not a bad movie (to me). It was underrated for what it was trying to accomplish, but it could definitely do w some refining . Like, I would've loved it if they developed the characters and the romance more.
But at the time the movie was released, I think a lot of people related to Kirk. The whole, "on a scale of 1 to 10" thing has messed w a lot of confidences.
As a teenager, I reckon that's more of a problem. I remember that popular girls in school were always pretty and the hot guys were always good looking. And well, it's hard to not believe that looks don't play a part.
But, once I grew out of it, I honestly found those attributes to come in second to many other qualities of a person. Looks just happen to be a bonus. Hahaha, look at me, a day older and already issuing unsolicited advice.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HTTYD FANDOM!
#HTTYD#How to Train Your Dragon#Hiccup x Astrid#Hiccstrid#she's out of my league#dreamworks movie#dreamworks dragons#kirk x molly#HTTYD anniversary#Happy Birthday#to me#happy birthday#httyd fandom#httyd franchise#httyd talks#jay baruchel#alice eve#hiccup HTTYD#krysten ritter
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YOU PEOPLE (2023)
Starring Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Duchovny, Nia Long, Molly Gordon, Sam Jay, Travis Bennett, Mike Epps, Deon Cole, Rhea Perlman, Andrew Schulz, Andrea Savage, La La Anthony, Jordan Firstman, Bryan Greenberg, Matt Walsh, Minnie Holtzman, Elliott Gould, Richard Benjamin, Hal Linden and Anthony Anderson.
Screenplay by Jonah Hill & Kenya Barris.
Directed by Kenya Barris.
Distributed by Netflix. 118 minutes. Rated R.
There is something oddly old-fashioned about You People, even though it probably was meant to seem rather edgy. In 2023 it is not that unusual for people to fall in love with someone of a vastly different background, race and religion. Nor is it really all that necessary in the new millennium for a couple’s parents to be on board in order for a couple to consider marriage. Guys don’t need to ask the dad for permission to propose in the modern world.
This old-fashioned vibe in itself is not necessarily a bad thing – this is at heart a rom-com and doesn’t need to push the envelope completely to tell its story.
The diverse couple are Ezra, a thirty-ish Jewish guy who co-hosts a podcast taking a light-hearted and slightly edgy look at modern life and race, and Amira (Lauren London), an African American designer. The two meet exceedingly cute – he mistakes her for his Uber driver, and she thinks he’s a crazy carjacker – but somehow find a connection. Both have been disappointed by love and fall easily and naturally into a rhythm and then fall in love.
All good, right?
The complications start when the families enter the picture. Amira’s father Akbar (Eddie Murphy) is a devout Muslim and totally refuses to engage with Ezra, and mother Fatima (Nia Long) is only slightly more welcoming. On the other hand, Ezra’s mother Shelley (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is smothering in her openness to welcome Amira to the fold and prove her liberal bona fides, and Ezra’s dad Arnold (David Duchovny) comes clean about his obsession with Xzibit and Pimp My Ride.
And do you know what? In the first half of the film, You People actually has some of the bite it was seeking to portray, particularly in a hilariously awkward scene where the parents first meet and there is consternation about Minister Farrakhan and whether slavery and the Holocaust were equally horrific. Some of the conversations between Ezra and his best friend/podcast cohost Mo (Sam Jay) also have similar bite.
Then about a half-hour to 45 minutes in, the film downshifts and becomes as safe as milk. This section has little more to say about race relations than the 1967 granddaddy of the form, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
Which is a shame because there is some fine humor and terrific acting on display. In the first half, Murphy does some of his finest work in years because he was willing to rein things in and play the straight man. (The second half of the film, his performance loses some of its tightness, but is still mostly worthy.) And Louis-Dreyfus is a treasure in just about anything, and her mocking of clueless liberal overreach is both smart and funny.
There is a clash of comic styles as well as cultures, which leads You People to feel a bit disjointed, but that’s probably the point. Co-written by star Jonah Hill and Blackish creator Kenya Barris, the film has some interesting twists and looks at many points of view. Plus, it brings together such great old pros as Elliott Gould, Mike Epps, Richard Benjamin, Deon Cole, Rhea Perlman, Kym Whitley and Hal Linden, which is always a plus, although honestly of that group only Epps really gets anything worthwhile to do onscreen.
But in the second half it all just evaporates. Everything just slams into cliched rom-com mode, and honestly, I didn’t buy the late romantic complication for a second, nor the eventual epiphany.
So, maybe You People is the perfect fare for Netflix. You can check out the first half and decide at your convenience when or if you want to finish it off.
Jay S. Jacobs
Copyright ©2023 PopEntertainment.com. All rights reserved. Posted: January 27, 2023.
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Re-Arranging Life
As cliche as this sounds, I agree with the notion that we tend to take so many things for granted. We often forget that nothing lasts forever. Everything may change any second. Anything goes.
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic happened, I’d sort of dreaded the possibility – but also realised that sometimes, there’s only so much that you can do. Oftentimes, it’s inevitable. It’s bound to happen, one way or another.
If that’s the case, then the only thing anyone can do is to just let go. Let it go. (Don’t sing it.)
Before The Covid-19 Pandemic:
I think I’ve taken a lot of things for granted. (Don’t we all do that at some point these days?) Long before the pandemic, I’d enjoyed so many things. I’m trying to do that again now and it’s not easy.
Hanging out in public space without wearing a mask. I honestly miss doing that now. I sometimes forget wearing one. Of course, that never lasts long. Once I see people in public wearing them (although not all anymore), I quickly put mine on.
Hehe, I never forget to keep some spare masks in my bag.
By the way, I know the term ‘face diapers’ or “face nappies” is used as a bad joke here. Whoever finds this funny, you’re disgusting. Enough said.
I’ve also spent a large part of my life attending live concerts. I remember being 11 and begging my parents to let me watch Color Me Badd ... and Bryan Adams a year after that.
Since then, I’ve lost count on the number of music concerts that I went to. Local and international artists. Solo musicians and bands. Boybands, rock bands, jazz bands – you name them. Single performances and festivals. Attending alone and with other people too.
How I miss those days ...
2020 – The Very First Year of The Covid-19 Pandemic:
I’m not going to lie to you. It was easy and difficult at the same time. I’ve always loved the idea of working from home ( #WFH ). I don’t have to wake up super early to get everything ready for work, unless there’s a deadline coming. I’ll just log in from my rented room – or some cafe nearby.
Back then, going out felt unusually scary. Everyone was wearing a mask and keeping their distance from each other. You’d get ugly stares in public for not doing the same thing.
At first, I thought I was okay with that. I figured that meant more time to read, write, and watch whatever I liked. That meant staying away from people I’d rather not see without lying to them or giving them false excuses why we couldn’t meet.
I admit, it was fun for a while ...
... until it no longer was ...
Then I started missing a lot of fun things I used to do. Hanging out with friends at a coffee shop. Attending poetry gigs. Going places. Travelling. Even my anxiety had worsened on me too, when I learned that some friends had started disappearing on me ...
... or just passed away.
2021 – The Second Year of The Covid-19 Pandemic: The Transition
I consider 2021 a struggle. First, I had to readjust to starting over with the real world out there. Going out and travelling again were filled with worry, since the virus was still around and had multiplied.
I was still wearing a mask, out of real fears. Both my siblings caught Covid in a span of days. So did my two young nephews (my sister’s eldest sons).
It was a miracle that I’d been okay ... so far. There were a few ‘scary episodes’ regarding the similar symptoms, but the results were always negative. (Thank God!)
I started writing a novel out of randomness, a challenge proposed by a friend. For the first time ever in my life, I tried finishing a rom-com and I did.
It was also the year of major confusions. I lost a friend and another old one re-emerged from the dark. I thought I could write some more like I’d originally planned to.
Oh, well. Sometimes one can only do their best. Life goes on ...
December 2022:
So, this year is almost over. I honestly feel like I haven’t achieved much. I know my friends will tell me not to be hard on myself. I thank them for that.
Still, I’m not going to lie to you: I am disappointed. I should’ve done so much more.
For now, I’m just going to finish work before the year-end holiday. Then I’ll be spending the long break with my family at home. My second nephew Gyan-ku has been asking me to have a “Wednesday” marathon with him.
Well, we’ll see. I’m curious with that myself.
I’m still trying to write more regularly, despite my busy schedule. I know it’s been a while since I last submitted something here.
I haven’t given up yet. It’s been a struggle to find the time, though.
R.
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Hello Mr. Gu
Summary
Nan Zhou runs an animation company while Qing Qing is an anime artist. They bump into each other due to work but starts off on the wrong footing as he mistakenly accuses her of plagiarism. However, it turns out that Qing Qing’s father had once helped Nan Zhou’s father in his business. In his late father’s will, Nan Zhou’s father instructed his son to marry and take care of Qing Qing as her family has fallen into hard times. Her parents are dead but have left behind a large amount of debt.
Qing Qing agrees to get into a contract marriage with Nan Zhou in exchange for his help to pay off the debtors and ease her brother’s burden. Gradually, they begin to develop feelings for each other. But misunderstandings soon arise as love rivals create jealousies and rifts between the lovers. Will the couple be able to overcome the obstacles put in their way?
Review
The Usual Romance Drama Tropes
Hello Mr. Gu (原来你是这样的顾先生) is a typical romance drama that is meant to be simple and fluffy. While I’m not against simple romantic stories, they really need to have something extra or unique to convince me that they are worth the time. This is because there are too many of this kind of productions and after a while, they tend to become repetitive. So, will this particular drama be able to offer something special to the viewers? Hopefully, my Hello Mr. Gu review below will be able to give you some idea if it is worth a watch.
Does Hello Mr. Gu has anything new to offer overall compared to the usual romance dramas? Unfortunately, no. You will get the same old accidental kisses, childhood link, domineering male lead, and jealous love rivals. I guess this type of dramas has such a wide following and they are cheap to produce which means it makes commercial sense to keep churning them out. For Hello Mr. Gu, I wouldn’t say that it is all bad but be aware that it is full of cliches before you dive in.
A Very Domineering Male Lead
One of the first signs of dissatisfaction that I have with Hello Mr. Gu is how the male character is being projected. Nan Zhou is a very domineering lead to the point of being controlling of his girlfriend which reminds me a little of Be With You. I understand that he knows Zhang Yin’s intention towards Qing Qing and is jealous but to romanticize his behavior just doesn’t resonate with me. I’m into more rational male leads who understand mutual respect like the one found in Forever Love.
However, to be fair, the character growth is there and Nan Zhou knows his faults. He slowly changes and is also prepared to apologize when he is in the wrong. I guess you just have to sit through at least half of the drama to get there. In that sense, patience is needed to see the change. While I can go along with the ride, the plot then starts to become predictable and the couple’s immaturity annoying to a certain extent.
Lame Plot
The main couple’s misunderstandings are a big part of the plot. It has all those petty jealousies as well as unhappiness because he has no time for me kind of storyline. The jealous second female lead wreaking havoc is also nothing new. We have seen that in many romance dramas including You Are My Destiny and Mr. Honesty.
In short, Hello Mr. Gu is not a drama that you want to watch for the plot. It doesn’t even do a good job in tying up some of the loose ends like Jing Xuan’s fate. It starts off like a typical rom-com with an escapism feel just like Intense Love but fails to carry it through with jealous characters doing a lot of damage to the couple’s relationship as well as plenty of unnecessary bickering.
Chemistry Saves The Drama
I think the one thing that saves this drama from being unwatchable is the leads’ chemistry. The acting isn’t superb as Chen Jing Ke and Yan Zhi Chao are new in the industry but at least, they know how to generate some sparks in their interactions on-screen. They look comfortable with each other during the sweet moments and like a typical bickering couple during disagreements. The chemistry did help me to sit through this drama till the end. Otherwise, I might have dropped it midway through just like what I did with One Boat, One World.
My Verdict – Okay If You Don’t Mind Cliches
If you have watched a fair share of mainland rom-coms and romance dramas, you should know what the cliches are. Basically, Hello Mr. Gu is a contract marriage with a controlling male lead as the drama theme. It doesn’t have the same level of sweetness as Perfect And Casual which also has a contract marriage storyline or as passionate as Love Is Sweet. Some might even find Nan Zhou and Qing Qing’s relationship toxic due to the bickering, distrust, and domineering male. Hence, you really need to see this as pure escapism and discard your prejudice towards a controlling male character in order to find this couple romantic.
In other words, if you prefer a healthy, respectful, and supportive relationship for your romance dramas, Hello Mr. Gu is not the one to watch. For that, you will be better off choosing Sunshine Of My Life or Go Go Squid 2 whereby there is more maturity in the couples’ relationship. Hello Mr. Gu is more for youthful romance drama lovers who don’t mind the tropes and the immaturity of first love whereby petty jealousies and possessiveness may seem endearing. It really depends on your taste of what makes a couple romantic.
For this Hello Mr. Gu review, I would give it a score of 6.5/10. It is nothing special to me and I wouldn’t watch it again. It is not funny either as it doesn’t have a rom-com vibe as the drama progresses. But you can give it a try if you enjoy watching young bickering couples and seeing how they grow and improve their relationship over time. Furthermore, Hello Mr. Gu is also a short drama that is easy to sit through as each episode is only about 30 minutes long. Thus, don’t be fooled by the 30 episodes listed!
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Not to like mourn my youth or whatever when I’m only 27 but I really do miss when I was like 14 and able to make friends easily by just being in the same internet spaces like randomly entering a public chat room or talking to someone after an mmo dungeon or something.
#I’m just yearning for something#not sure what#more socialization?#I’m an introvert but I can only go so long without human interaction outside of work#but also I’m yearning for my future?#like having a good future#I want to be in school again getting a degree#I want to be moving back to Toronto already even if I plan to leave again shortly after for a while#I want to do so much all the time#but also I’m lonely#both in a friend group sense and in a relationship sense?#but being in a relationship could be complicated with me travelling and moving a lot#and being in school and working full time#idk I just think I deserve a good happy relationship by now that works out#which is stupid bc again I’m only 27#and I don’t based my self worth on relationships or anything#I just would like there to be someone who’s meant for me like in a rom com or something cliche like that#and yet I don’t even know how to make new friends as an adult LMAOO#anyways#can’t wait to delete this in the morning
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JJK: Enemies / Rivals to Lovers AU
List of all Jungkook fics tagged under 'Enemies / Rivals to Lovers' AU:
* ² - two shots s - contains smut sm - social media format
* Last updated: 18/02/2024
D R A B B L E S
[drabble] by 1kook single dad!Jungkook, enemies to lovers, teacher au
[drabble] by krookedkoo single dad!Jungkook, single mom!reader, rivals to lovers
[drabble] by yukheii enemies to lovers, college au
21st Century Love by gukyi enemies to lovers, college au
Summary: You and fellow film student Jeon Jungkook have been clashing heads all semester in your realistic fiction and 21st century film class, because Jungkook thinks that rom-coms are meant to express the beauty of love, and you think that they’re ploys by hollywood to tell people that they can achieve love by engaging in consumerism. But when you’re assigned to create your own stereotypical romantic comedy short film, Jungkook takes it upon himself to show you just how attainable love can really be.
* April Fools by army-author rivals au
Summary: “You made these cupcakes for me?”
Car Sex by musicloverxoxo7 s enemies to lovers, coworkers au
Summary: You and Jungkook never got along at work. Until both of you have had a few drinks at a work party. Suddenly, you’re in his car, on his lap.
Knight in Distress by jimilter enemies to lovers, chaebol au
Summary: You hate him so much. And you also hate God for gifting him with such a delectable body when he literally has a peanut for a brain. Life is so unfair.
Suspended, Seduced, Surprised! by jimlingss enemies to lovers, huddle for warmth au
Summary: Why the fuck did you have to be stuck on the ski lift with Jeon Jungkook, aka. cocky asshole extraordinaire.
The Artist by ugh-yoongi enemies to lovers, cyberpunk au
Summary: The one where the only person who can help you is the one person you never want to owe a debt.
The one with Jungkook and the sharpshooter by eoieopda enemies to lovers
Summary: You didn’t plan this far ahead. You should have.
Your Light by hongcherry enemies to lovers, roommates au
Summary: Being stuck in the dark with your annoying roommate was not ideal, however, maybe it wasn’t so bad in the end.
O N E S H O T S
10 Things I Hate About You by leviackermanscleaningbuddy wc~4.9k / enemies to lovers, college au
Summary: Enemies to Lovers. It's cliche right? You'd think so, until it happens to you. Then, suddenly, it doesn't seem quite so black and white anymore.
A Holiday Snowdown by kpopfanfictrash s wc~36.3k / enemies to lovers, ski resort au, snowboarder au
Summary: The Inn on the Hill is in trouble. Or that’s what your boss, Namjoon, says during the last-minute All Staff holiday meeting he calls. You need money, and you need money fast, or his parents are planning to sell the resort. When no one can think of an easy solution, Namjoon proposes his parents’ idea: a weeklong social media blitz with a celebrity guest. The celebrity? None other than Jeon Jungkook himself: two-time Olympic gold medalist, world-class snowboarder and the nation’s sweetheart. What’s the problem? You happen to have met Jeon Jungkook before, and sincerely hoped you’d never see him again.
Arrow to the Heart by kidguk s wc~7.8k / gang au, neighbors au
Summary: Jeon Jungkook doesn’t understand what the fuss is about the rival gang’s sniper. She’s a perfect marksman, they say, yet every time he has faced her he’s gotten away - quite easily too. Is he just that good? Maybe. Is the real reason, unbeknownst to him, that he also happens to be kind of (it’s complicated) dating her? One hundred percent.
As I Told You by eleventoes wc~9.7k / enemies to lovers, roommates au
Summary: Jeon Jungkook: junior, rising star quarterback, no.1 on the list of People You Cannot Stand. Also, your new roommate.
Azaleas by randombtsprincessa s wc~9.9k / enemies to lovers
Summary: The Last thing you wanted was Jeon Jungkook on your case…but maybe you can find it in yourself to come to enjoy it.
Bickering & Butterflies by strayberryminhos wc~5.6k / enemies to lovers, college au
Summary: Jeon Jungkook is the epitome of obnoxious - always arriving to class five minutes late in his fuckboy hoodies, with nothing but a spiral notebook and his cellphone in his hand. Every day, he sits beside you and every day, he pokes you in your arm just as lecture is starting to ask you for a pen. Each time you consider giving him the telling off he deserves, he flashes that stupid, sheepish, puppy-dog-eye smile at you, and you cave. Only for the brat to spend the entirely of lecture chewing on the cap of the very pen you’d lend him! Yeah, you kind of can’t stand Jeon Jungkook. So then why does your heart race a little bit every time he pokes your arm? And why, when he’s absent, do you find yourself almost *gasp* missing him?
Boys Tears by arcticguk wc~6.8k / fuck boy!Jungkook, frenemies to lovers, college au
Summary: Your school’s resident fuck boy wants to settle down.
By It's Cover by gimmesumsuga s wc~21k / enemies to lovers
Summary: The one where Jungkook makes a horrifically bad first impression.
Caught Me by jeongi s wc~13.5k / enemies to lovers, roommates au
Summary: You hate your temporary roommate, Jungkook and it doesn’t help that he’s been catching you at the most inconvenient of times.
Christmas Is Waiting for You [AO3] by lamourche s wc~10k / rivals to lovers, phone sex au
Summary: Being home for the holidays surrounded by your well-meaning family isn’t that bad. All you have to do is (1) survive the Andersons’ annual Christmas Eve party, (2) avoid all questions about your job, and (3) avoid your high school nemesis and crush, Jeon Jungkook.
Closeted by whatifyoulivelikethat wc~3k / enemies to lovers
Summary: Jeon Jungkook doesn't like you and you don't like him. Your friends and his friends decide enough is enough and they lock you in a closet together to settle your differences. Mhm.
Cold as Ice by ughseoks wc~8.5k / enemies to lovers, ice hockey au
Summary: Although you and Jungkook are teammates, you’re also sworn enemies, both on and off the ice. But when you’re seriously injured during one of your matches, Jungkook realizes that maybe the emotion he feels for you isn’t hate– it’s love.
Covert Affairs by minisugakoobies s wc~4.3k / angst, enemies au, spies au
Summary: The five times you cross paths with legendary spy Jeon Jungkook.
Fifth Wish by jiminrings wc~18k / rich kid!Jungkook, bodyguard!reader, fake dating
Summary: Jeon Jungkook, world-class socialite and nepotism baby, should be out every night to celebrate while he’s at his prime. Why should he fake-date his bodyguard instead? Alternatively, Jungkook regularly throws coins to wishing wells with only one desire in mind — to get rid of you.
Flame on Water by btsmosphere wc~5.2k / assassin!Jungkook, bodyguard!reader, enemies to lovers, mafia au
Summary: Either you win or he does. Either you get paid or he does. Either the target winds up alive or dead. Jungkook’s job becomes a little more difficult any time you are around.
Frost Impressions by fortunexkookie s wc~41.3k / enemies to lovers, teachers au
Summary: Jeongguk is so disgustingly smitten with his new coworker that he ends up making a terrible first impression, and neither of them realize they’ve actually been in love with each other for the better part of a decade.
Go to Hell by bangtanficsforyou s wc~5.3k / football player!Jungkook, enemies to lovers, college au
Summary: You hate Jungkook, he's the bane of your existence. But what happens when you willingly land yourself in a situation you never thought you'd be in.
Habits of a Broken Heart by softykooky wc~26.3k / art student!Jungkook, English student!reader, subtle enemies to lovers, soulmates au
Summary: Jungkook and you are soulmates. So says the matching crescent moons on both your wrists. However, things are never as easy as they seem, and you are quick to learn that falling in love with someone who does not believe in love is a one-way ticket to heartbreak. Alternatively, “you still are, you know. Worth it.” You release a shaky breath. “but I was stupid to think that I am too.”
Heart Taping by minyfic wc~3.3k / soccer player!Jungkook, enemies to lovers
Summary: The problematic goalie of the soccer team just needed some TLC.
I Will Not Lose! by jimlingss wc~6.2k / rivals to lovers, magic au
Summary: A single bet - use every means to make Jeon Jungkook fall in love with you.
Keyed by taemyg wc~3.8k / enemies to lovers, neighbors au
Summary: You were sick and tired of your attractive idiot neighbor blocking your driveway.
Let's Play: Dirty by jungkxook s wc~10k / enemies to lovers, roommates au
Summary: On today’s stream, watch as the king of gaming Jeon Jungkook gets totally pwned by some newbie player on Overwatch (he swears he was stream sniped)! To make matters worse, he can’t seem to focus anymore when you’re in the room but he promises that’s not because he’s in love with you or anything. Use code ‘jungkook’ on any game purchase through steam at checkout for 25% off so that Jungkook has something to feel better about!
Lonely Hearts Club by dovechim s wc~11k / enemies to lovers
Summary: Jeon Jeongguk has annoying little brother energy™. You know this deep in your bones. Wedding after wedding, you keep running into him at the goddamn singles’ table, and he just won’t leave you alone. Until you start to wonder… is he your ticket out of the lonely hearts club?
Microwave (Mis)adventures by bymoonchild s wc~20k / enemies to lovers, roommates au
Summary: Out of all things to be afraid of, Jungkook, the seat-stealer of your 8am class and annoying housemate whom you despise with every fiber of your being, chooses to have a phobia of microwaves, but he loves buying microwaveable food – because come on, they’re irresistible – and you somehow find yourself getting dragged into his microwaves (mis)adventures. Cue chaos, sarcasm-laced banter and an unplanned romance.
Midas by gukyi wc~32k / enemies to lovers, magical realism au
Summary: Jeon Jungkook was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and the power to turn whatever he wants into pure gold. You were born with healing and invisibility powers but without a cent to your name. So when you’re plucked off of the streets for pickpocketing and assigned to be his minder as punishment, you realize you’re going to have to overcome a lot more than class differences if either of you are going to get what you want.
Mr. Ice by army-author wc~11.1k / enemies to lovers, neighbors au
Summary: The boy living in the apartment above yours is exceptionally cold to you, and you’ve not-so-lovingly started calling him ‘Mr. Ice’. But when the two of you end up snowed inside your apartment complex in the heart of a blizzard on Christmas eve, his icy exterior begins to melt…
OREOs… and Electroshock Couples Therapy by ladyartemesia wc~3.3k / rivals to lovers, fake dating, police detective au
Summary: You and infuriating precinct playboy Jeon Jungkook go undercover to lure out a killer targeting engaged couples. Literally nothing goes according to plan…
Rebound by ropeseok s wc~10.7k / enemies to lovers
Summary: Jungkook relieves you from an awkward time at a party - in more ways than one.
River Over Stones by ichorai s wc~37.6k / enemies to lovers
Summary: You hated Jungkook the minute you laid eyes on him. The only reason why he was still in your life was because you both shared a goddaughter, Hana. But everything changed unexpectedly when the two of you become her caretakers and you’re forced to live under the same roof. Suddenly, you find yourself hating him just a bit less. Or more, but who’s keeping track?
Rough Hands by bratkook s wc~12k / slight fuckboy!Jungkook, enemies to lovers
Summary: How is he meant to confess that he’d tear off his left arm for you if you asked when he can see the way you look at him in disgust when his nervous rambling leads to retelling the raunchy stories of girl’s past.
Rubies are Red by btsmosphere wc~3k / enemies to lovers, mafia au
Summary: Close enough to touch, far enough never to dare. But Jungkook knows you well enough to know something isn’t right. And that locket the new player is wearing? Isn’t his. Will this be what it takes to break the distance you keep with Jungkook?
Snow Laughing Matter by taleasnewastime wc~11.5k / enemies to lovers, coworkers au
Summary: You hate Jungkook, have hated him since your first day when you overheard him talking about you in the kitchen, so it’s just your luck that you have to organise the work Christmas party with him. You’ll do anything to not interact with him, but the more you get to know him, the more you realise that maybe he’s not as nasty as you have built him up to be.
Stay in Your Lane by luxekook s wc~5.8k / enemies to lovers, college au
Summary: In which the reader is the captain of the women’s swim team and Jungkook is the “golden freshman” of the men’s swim team… or in which Jungkook is overtly whipped for the reader and acts out in any way possible to gain her love and attention - no matter the consequence.
The Alchemy of Amor by army-author wc~15.5k / enemies to lovers, fantasy au
Summary: Jungkook is the arrogant son of the duke. You’re a humble alchemist just trying to make a living. Unfortunately for you, Jungkook seems to have taken a strange interest in you. When a dangerous wager involving a love potion spirals out of control, you find yourself flung into the deep end of emotion, and it becomes difficult to decipher genuine attraction from magical aftereffect…
The Art of the Rom-Com by gukyi wc~33k / enemies to lovers, college au
Summary: FILM395, the art of the rom-com, was supposed to be an easy a with one of your favorite professors, but it’s not. it’s actually a sisyphean torture that comes in the form of fellow film student jeon jungkook, who has no problem responding to every one of your discussion posts about the consumerist ideals underlying every romance movie with his own paragraphs on the beauty of love like the hopeless romantic he is. and when the two of you find yourselves partnered up for your final project, which is to create a short film on rom-coms, jungkook decides to take it upon himself to show you what love is really like.
The Art of War More by kpopfanfictrash s wc~42.4 / enemies to lovers, college au
Summary: Jeon Jungkook had messed with you for the last time. That was what you thought when the hockey team – led by the insufferable Jungkook – kicked your dance team out again from your reserved room at the gym. In retaliation, you planned a prank of epic proportions and were caught in the act by none other than Jungkook himself. Before the rift between you could grow any deeper, you accidentally overheard something you were not meant to hear. Something which overshadowed even your heated rivalry. Faced with the choice between obvious wrong and teaming up with your worst enemy – you reluctantly chose the latter. But what will you do when feelings you once thought of as hatred become something decidedly… not?
The Garden Thief by lemonjoonah s wc~9.3k / hybrid au
Summary: Your beloved vegetable patch has once again been victimized by a hungry thief in the night. The prime suspect? Jeon Jungkook, your neighbour’s rabbit hybrid. But when you finally confront him, he pleads innocent, and proposes a plan to clear his name.
The Golden Boy by luxekook s wc~2.5k / enemies to lovers, teachers au
Summary: The new physical education teacher insulted you the moment you met him, and you’ve given him hell ever since. If only you didn’t think that he was the most beautiful boy you’d ever seen and that he was so much fun to play with.
The Wedding Planners by gukyi wc~28k / enemies to lovers, wedding au
Summary: Jeon Jungkook is three things: cocky, terrible, and your worst enemy. Then your best friend Hoseok gets engaged to the love of his life, and suddenly Jeon Jungkook is four things: cocky, terrible, your worst enemy, and the man you will be spending the next seven months with in order to plan your best friend’s wedding. And then, as if your life couldn’t get any shittier, you make the poor decision of sleeping with him on the first day of the job.
Tinsel Wars by army-author wc~7.6k / rivals to lovers, neighbors au
Summary: You and Jungkook compete over everything, including Christmas decorations. But when your rivalry comes to a head one December, unspoken feelings bubble to the surface beyond the glare of Christmas lights…
Up All Night by moni-logues s wc~5.8k / enemies to lovers, neighbors au, PWP
Summary: You've moved into a nice, new apartment but there's just one problem: your noisy neighbour with the voice of an angel who insists on doing karaoke in the small hours. You decide it's about time to tell him off and get a whole lot more than you bargained for.
Up To Snow Good by aredheadedmess wc~5.1k / enemies to lovers, neighbors au
Summary: It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt.
Work It Out by choiwrites s wc~7k / carpenter!Jungkook, interior designer!reader, enemies to lovers
Summary: You never would have thought that you’d be working with the college dropout who was coincidentally your best friend’s ex-boyfriend, Jungkook. Saying his name already burns your tongue, you wonder how long you can hold your professionalism around him.
You've Got a Dog in Me by jimlingss wc~20k / rivals to lovers, food truck au
Summary: Life is relatively peaceful and productive as a CEO of your own business. You’re thriving. But when Jeon Jungkook sets up shop right next to you — it’s the fucking showdown of the century. HOT DOGS VERSUS CORN DOGS.
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Airplane, Pt. 2 by xjoonchildx s criminal!Jungkook, agent!reader
Summary: Jungkook Jeon stole six million dollars. It’s your job to bring him home. But finding him – and keeping him in one place is not that simple. Then shit gets weird.
Bad Pick Up Lines [pt3] [pt4] by bangtann-bangdamn sm enemies to lovers
Summary: Jungkook uses increasingly appalling pick-up lines in a bid to woo you.
Cream & Sugar [pt2] [pt3] [pt4] [pt5] [pt6] by | Love You a Latte gukslut s enemies to lovers, barista au, escort au
Summary: Stepping into this coffee shop was either the best or the worst idea of your life. You know that barista, you know he’s great in bed. You also know he’s the biggest asshole you’ve ever met.
Epiphany by nightbts enemies to lovers, college au
Summary: You hated his guts, especially after he ruined your chance at getting a good grade in one of your toughest classes. But why did your heart beat a little faster every time you saw him? And why did he feel the same way?
Falling Skies by fortunexkookie s best friend's brother, enemies to lovers
Summary: Jeon Jiyeon was your childhood best friend; her brother, Jungkook, was something else entirely. Once upon a time, she had called you her sun and him her moon; it was fitting, given the constant push-and-pull between you two. You used to consider him a friend, but then he had gone from endearingly frustrating dumb boy to card-carrying fuckboy so fast it had given you whiplash.
Fan Identity by tteokggukk sm enemies to lovers, social media influencer au
Summary: In which you and Jungkook are both famous internet celebrities that have never interacted, but share a common secret. You both have fan accounts for each other where you actively show support and express your opinions. One day, you were both nominated for the same award, social media influencer of the year. Lowkey rooting for the other, you both express your opinions on your secret fan accounts as certain interactions begin to arise from a famous fan account dedicated to your “opponent” nominee.
From Home by gyukult s rich kid!Jungkook, baker!reader, enemies to lovers, fake dating
Summary: Jungkook is the youngest of five boys, the last in line to truly inherit any his parents’ money. But what if his mom suddenly cuts him off due to his current poor behavior and he’s forced to learn how it feels like to be part of the working class?
Glitter and Disquiet ² by joheunsaram s CEO!Jungkook, YouTuber!reader, enemies to lovers, chaebol au
Summary: Poised to inherit Korea’s largest gaming company in a few months, the world looks at Jeon Jungkook as a symbol of envy. Why wouldn’t they? He has everything, riches, power, and according to the rumour mill, endless women. Little do they know that his father’s company is on the verge of downfall, he barely has respect of his employees, and regardless of the rumours, he’s just a virgin saving himself for true love.
Love to Hate by kpopfanfictrash s enemies to lovers, fuck buddies
Summary: Born with a silver spoon in your mouth, you’ve done your best to rid yourself of the taste since you were old enough to walk. Occasionally though, your mother manages to rope you into an obligatory function – or a blind date with playboy billionaire, Jeon Jungkook. Jungkook stands for everything you loathe about the world you left behind, but you can’t deny the spark of attraction between you. Intrigued by the promise of mutual satisfaction, you agree to one night in bed… and quickly realize you’re in far, far deeper than you ever intended.
Make You Mine ² by colormepurplex2 s enemies to lovers, A/B/O au
Summary: Alphas might rule the world, but Jungkook finds himself being ruled by the need to make you his.Omegas are rare, precious, and pliant. At least, most are. When you present late, well into your twenties, you’re already set in your headstrong ways; a challenge even for a commanding alpha like Jungkook. Add to that the centuries-long feud between your families and the last thing anyone expected was for him to claim you as his soulmate.
Matchmaker by bonvoyagenoona s
Summary: Based on your analysis, Namjoon and Jungkook seem to be quintessential day traders and nightlifers. You can smell the booze on them when they reach your office. How are you supposed to help find Namjoon the perfect match when Jungkook keeps sneering at your state-of-the-art, well-researched system? Then again, there’s nothing that your science can’t fix. Even if Jungkook keeps trying to ruin you.
Now We're Even by smaubts sm enemies to lovers, fake dating
Summary: In which in a serious of unfortunate events a piece of paper promising Jungkook she’d do anything to return a favour comes back to haunt Y/N. Who would’ve thought Jungkook would actually ask her to return the favour and expect her to be his fake girlfriend. Oh well, accidents happen and Jungkook never forgets promises.
Paddle With Me ² by yoongsgguktae s enemies to lovers, camp counselor au
Summary: When your camp leader forces you and Jeongguk as partners in a team building activity. With frustrations and anger flaring during your journey down the river, how will all this pent-up emotion get released?
Redefining Destiny by threeletterslife enemies to lovers, soulmates au
Summary: You were convinced you were in love with him. A former member of the mafia in the states, that is. It was true love. Destiny. Until one day you wake up with a memory lapse; then that love is replaced with hatred. The thought of marriage is substituted with revenge. If your love with Jeon Jungkook really was destiny, you’d fall head over heels in love again. But if only he weren’t such a hot, goading asshole.
Sugar and Coffee by jimlingss rivals to lovers, pâtisserie school au
Summary: It isn’t hard to be a pâtisserie chef, but it’s not a piece of cake either. It seems like for you in particular, life keeps throwing in one wrench after another. It always finds ways to make your sweets bitter. The cherry on top is Jeon Jungkook — a rival with a sensitive sweet tooth who always finds ways to complain about you.
This Kingdom by whatifyoulivelikethat s tsundere!Jungkook, enemies to lovers
Summary: In some cases, hate and love are the same thing. Or, in this specific case, hate and overwhelming, breathless, mind-blowing lust. And it all started because you were better at League of Legends than Jeon Jungkook.
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Top 5/10 things to tell someone in order to get them to watch Agent Carter (there are several family members I need to convert haha)
edwin jarvis. that's it that's the list
a complex female lead who is allowed to be her own person and is allowed to have so many conflicting characteristics, who is allowed to take up space and say i'm here, who is allowed to kick ass and fall in love, who is allowed to laugh and cry and chew with her mouth open. how many characters like peggy carter do we have in media? damn few
actually, ALL the characters are such fucked-up people who are still trying so hard to do good... or have given up completely... or never tried in the first place... or can't figure out what good is anymore... and i love them all so much. except masters. masters can die in a ditch
the platonic and romantic dynamics are so variable from each other and so layered and messy and beautiful. it's such a love letter to, well, love
adding on to that, the villains in both seasons are only defeated because a group of rag-tag, often antagonistic, severely damaged people are able to put aside their differences, see each other for who they are, and work together. when marvel does this well (other examples include aos and guardians, and i'd argue even hawkeye to an extent) they do it SO well. it's a shame they forgot how this trope worked for the avengers
it's such an intriguing mix of genres. it's a sci-fi noir period action espionage war drama that also somehow fits in buddy cop comedy and rom-com. and it somehow works
the interrogation scene gets its own bullet point
it deals with societal trauma in a really effective way. all of the war veterans in the show, and even the civilians, are all clearly permanently affected by the past four to six years depending on the country of origin in really different ways. and none of these ways are treated as invalid, not even jack's ptsd, which could fall into so many cliches (especially since he's meant to be kind of an asshole anyway) but doesn't. ac pretty much single-handedly got me through the start of the pandemic because it was so reassuring to see these people grapple with a similarly globally traumatizing scenario in which they underwent catastrophic loss and still make it through
it is SO fucking funny. PEAK comedy
the FORTIES AESTHETIC, Y'ALL. the WARDROBES. the SET DESIGN. the SOUNDTRACK. god the forties were such a fucked-up time for so many reasons but they nailed the aesthetic
ask my top 5/10 anything!!!
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Is Advance Bravely meant to be a comedy? Cuz I’m half way through episode 2 and i’m in stitches. The way I’m seeing it, it feels very much like a slapstick porno intro. The milked moments and exaggerated shots also feel like a tongue in cheek of rom-com cliches. Whether or not this was intended, i’m living for it!
#advance bravely#i think it has something to do with the music cues as well#could totally be a symptom of the budget - but they're so campy
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𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐒 🎬 𝐥.𝐝𝐡
summary: the kissing booth was a horrible movie, but somehow you still managed to get roped into watching the god-awful sequel, and the only reason you could blame was your stupid best friend by the name of lee donghyuck. oh, and the fact that you may or may not be whipped for him too.
pairing: reader x lee donghyuck
genre: fluff + best friends to lovers!au
word count: 1.7k
a/n: i wrote this on a whim once again, but it’s lowkey dedicated to @gohyuck and @haechaaaaaaanssi for always fueling my hyuck feels! also disclaimer: i have not watched kissing booth 2 nor do i ever plan to </3
“no. no way. not in a million years.”
donghyuck looked at you with his puppy dog eyes, his perfectly soft and supple pink lips puckered into that damned pout that made your heart palpitate and head spin. you blinked and forced your head out of the gutter.
nope. there was no way you were giving in, you told yourself as you tried to ignore what you liked to call the haechan effect. more so known as the phenomenon that your best friend had over people (unfortunately, it meant especially you.)
“please y/n, no one else wants to watch with me!” donghyuck pleads, grasping your hand with his oddly petite ones. you tried to ignore the way your heart was beating erratically out of your chest at his small action. you didn’t know if you should be saddened or relieved that he probably didn’t even know how much of an effect it had on you.
“you really couldn’t ask mark? or johnny?” you quip, yet the annoyance in your voice was dissipating with every word you spoke, the longer he held your hand.
were you sweating? could he feel your sweaty palm? could he hear how loud your chest was pounding? you hoped you weren’t being obvious with how smitten you may or may not be at the moment.
he shook his head fervently, pouting even more. “they said no, and i really wanna watch it with you, so pretty please?”
how could you say no to him when he was looking at you like you held the world in your hands? even though you already knew deep down that you were going to give in, that didn’t mean you were going to give in without a fight.
you kept persisting as you finally untwine your fingers and tug your hand away, nose wrinkling in distaste. “the first movie was already so bad and cringey! why the hell is there even a second one?”
the expression on donghyuck’s face morphed to one of hurt, and you immediately felt the panic rise in your chest. you didn’t mean to offend him, as much as you abhorred the aforementioned movie (seriously though, it wasn’t possible to sit through the first fifteen minutes even when everyone was practically gagging every minute or so). you knew how much he liked this movie, and even though you vehemently disagreed with his taste (leading you to force him to agree to a movie marathon of your favorite rom-coms), his opinions were still valid.
he sighed dejectedly, looking down at his lap like a kicked puppy. “all right, fine. i guess i'm just going to go watch the movie… alone… all by myself…” he mumbled, continuing on for dramatic effect.
of course. give it to lee donghyuck to always get his way with you. no surprise when he always had his way when it came to you unfortunately (after all, it was only the cost of having your heart stolen by him.)
you paused for a second. it was so obvious he was only being like this to just guilt-trip you into watching the horrid sequel with him. but in the end, your heart won. so much for mind over matter.
you let out a small huff, “... fine.”
donghyuck looked back up at you with stars in his eyes, his face instantaneously brightening at your response. “really?”
he tackled you into a hug and you felt the air being knocked out of your lungs by his sheer weight as you let out an ‘oomph’. “i knew you loved me!” he screeched as you yelled at him to get his stupid booty off of you because of course i love you, you idiot.
“only this one time. and then you owe me,” you mutter, trying to forget the feeling of his arms around you. it didn’t help your budding feelings that he happened to be very affectionate with everyone, especially you. you leaned over instinctually and grabbed his cheek, feeling his soft skin and squishy flesh between your thumb and forefinger. “you know one day i’m going to stop listening to you being an idiot right?”
he grinned and cupped your cheeks between his palms as well, squishing them together until your face hurt. “just admit that you love me,” he cooed before he let go with a cackle.
you both settled into your spots on the couch, and you try not to think about the way that his body is so close to you (not to mention the warmth radiating from his body that made the soft quilt on you unnecessary) as you try to ignore the way it seemed like he was slowly inching closer and closer to you.
however, you suddenly shifted your attention to the familiar sound of the netflix intro playing on the tv in front of you, and braced yourself. just as you expected, the movie was sickeningly cheesy and cliche. that being said, this just meant that you couldn’t resist looking over at him every time as he let out his adorable laugh at a cheesy line or how his pretty brown eyes widened before every predictable scene. it was a miracle you managed to sit through the entire two hours of the despicably cliche love triangle. maybe because you probably spent most of the time not so discreetly paying more attention to the boy besides you than the actual movie.
you hadn’t even realized that the movie had ended until you’re snapped out of your trance at the sound of donghyuck’s screeching. “i can’t believe that they left the movie on a cliffhanger!”
you let out a hum of bemusement and donghyuck finally notices your gaze on him. it was difficult for him to focus on the movie as well, when he was trying his best to ignore the fact that your attention was all on him. in fact, it took him every ounce of self-control to not bust out in a smirk and kiss your pretty face right then and there.
donghyuck turns to you with an unreadable look in his eyes, causing you to freeze. “w-what?” you stammer, suddenly realizing how close he was to you. “stop looking at me like that, hyuck, you’re scaring me.”
he leans in closer to you, and you jerk backward. what the heck was he doing?
the corners of his lips upturn into a smirk, “you’re not that slick, y/n.”
if your heart was beating out of your chest earlier, you might as well be playing it on a stereo for everyone in the tri-state area to hear. “what are you talking about?” you say, unable to hide how breathless you had become.
he cocks an eyebrow in amusement. his voice drops an octave as he parts his lips to whisper, “you didn’t think i’d notice how you were staring at me the entire time, baby?”
you let out a small gasp. you felt practically immobilized from the shock coursing through your veins— from the fact that he called you baby or that you were caught, you weren’t sure.
“i owe you, right?” he asks teasingly, and you can’t find it in you to nod your head, but he continues on anyway.
“here’s my payment then.”
before you could question him, he closes the gap between you both and connects his lips with yours. your mind goes blank and the only thing you can even think of was how lee donghyuck was truly going to be the death of you. he moves his soft, plump lips against yours and pulls you in closer by your waist. your heart was skyrocketing at this point, lost in the feeling of how right it felt. he moves his hands up to cup your cheeks gently, as he breaks away to allow you both to take a breath. he smiles and pecks your lips again as he pulls away.
you didn’t even realize that your eyes had squeezed shut before you opened them and drank in the sight of his handsome features. you traced over the moles dotting his face like a constellation, and how undeniably breathtaking he was. you felt as if you were drunk, practically intoxicated by your best friend’s presence and touch.
he smirks proudly. “how was that for payback, huh?”
you snap out of your daze and immediately shove him away. “lee donghyuck, what the fuck was that?” you grumble as you try to wrap your head around what had just happened.
“aww, don’t tell me you didn’t like it! i’m not that bad of a kisser y/n,” he teases with a fake pout.
you flushed warmly at his words. “no! i just— ugh, you’re so annoying!” you felt the heat creep up your neck as you refuse to look him in the eye.
donghyuck remains silent for a moment but he throws his head back and bursts out laughing. “you’re so cute y/n…” he says between laughs, finally putting his hands to squish your cheeks and mimic what you had done to him earlier. his eyes sparkle before he forces you to lock eyes with him.
“can’t you tell i like you too?”
you feel time stop, just for a second, before your instincts kick in and you practically go into overdrive. your jaw drops and you grab a pillow to throw at him.
“you knew all this time!?” you spluttered in embarrassment, “i can’t believe you— oh my god, you’re such a bitch!”
“it’s not my fault you’re so obvious! and you’re too cute to resist. how is it my fault for not being able to hold back from kissing you when you look so pretty like, all the time?”
you let out a groan as he envelopes you into his arms. you stop struggling because fuck, what was the point anymore when you were exposed? donghyuck rests his head onto yours as he rocks you slightly back and forth, humming in contentment. he presses a gentle kiss to the crown of your head, and you can’t help but wrap your arms around him as well, accepting your fate.
“so… does that mean we can do it again? like how they did it in the movie?”
“lee donghyuck!”
bonus scene:
“so did you even watch the movie at all?” he asks while stroking your head as you lay on his chest, listening to the sound of his heartbeat. the movie was still replaying on the flat-screen tv, yet it was practically background noise drowned out by the comforting thump of donghyuck’s heart.
you sigh and bite your lip guiltily. “not really…”
he looks down at you as you tilt your head backwards to get a better look at his face, only to see a mischievous grin spread across his face. you raise your eyebrows in suspicion. “what?”
“you know…”
he pauses before flashing a cheeky smile.
“there’s a kissing booth 3 coming out.”
“over my dead body!”
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Dating Stefan Salvatore Would Include
When you found out he was a vampire you were shocked, but you knew something suspicious was going on with him from the beginning...you just didn’t think being a vampire was the answer
He is so scared you will see him as a monster and never want to see or speak to him again
Oh boy is he wrong
You stayed silent for a bit before saying “ok”
Stefan was perplexed by your reaction. How were you not screaming right now?
You explained how you knew something weird was going on with him and he realised how not so slick he is with keeping such a big secret
You told him you needed some space right now to think all of this over
And so he did as you asked
He was so sure you went home packing that night to leave Mystic Falls
But soon enough, 3 hours later, there you are on his doorstep confessing your love for him and how nothing is going to change that
Que Stefan’s heart swelling with the fact that you had said you loved him?
He is speechless for a few moments and you’re scared you had just made the worst confession in history, when all of a sudden you see a giant grin plaster his face
He cuts the space between the two of you with a few steps and pulls you closer to him by placing his hands on your waist. All of a sudden his mouth is on your lips, kissing you so lovingly and passionately that the air is knocked from your lungs and your legs almost give out from under you
Before the two of you can pass out from lack of air, he removes his lip from yours and whispers in your ear “I love you too”
The rest of that night is history...if ya know what I mean (;
Stefan is terrified of hurting you(especially when you first start dating)
You reassure him that he could never hurt you and that you trust him with your life
A small part of him is relieved that you said this
He is suppppper protective over you
You notice it when you guys first started hanging around Damon
And when Klaus shows up in Mystic Falls...let’s just say you would be seeing a lot of Stefan
He teaches you how to defend yourself in case you were to ever need it
And gifts you a vervain necklace to keep you safe from compulsion
He knows that you can protect yourself though
Always makes sure you got home safe by calling you
Sometimes this can get a bit annoying with him calling you EVERY SINGLE TIME you get home but you understand he just wants to make sure you're ok and not dead in a ditch somewhere
You bring this up and he soon results into just texting you after a couple hours of you getting home
Stefan would say he isn't the jealous type...but he is
It may not be that noticeable but when he sees another guy making you laugh or smile he feels a small twinge in his heart
He knows that you would never do anything to hurt him and that you love him and only him(and you make sure to tell him this when you see him getting a bit jealous)
Sometimes a guy won’t register that you are taken and just keep flirting with you. Stefan will then take matters into his own hands
This includes cupping your face lovingly and passionately kissing you in front of this poor guy who is so dumbfounded and embarrassed because he thought you were single...and you are not complaining about Stefan’s strategy
You are totally the jealous type
Stefan is one gorgeous man, so naturally, he will attract a lot of women
This does not make you happy
Stefan knows this and will make it clear to these women(who are practically drooling)that he is already taken
You should hear the sad groans that come out of these women!
Once they leave, he kisses you hard to seal the statement he had made
Now let’s just get one thing straight, he is SUCH a gentleman!
Giving you his jacket when you’re cold
Opening doors for you
Pushing out your chair
Buying you your favourite flowers(sometimes just spontaneously or when you are not having the best day)
ALWAYS complimenting you on your beauty
Candlelit dinners
Picnics
Slow dancing in the living room
You guys have definitely kissed in the rain on your account to recreate those cliche rom-com scenes
Watching romcoms every Sunday night(he says he hates it, but secretly he can’t wait till Sunday night...Princess Bride is his favourite)
He makes you breakfast in bed
Baking together(which usually ends in you both covered in flour and making out on the kitchen counter)
You both cook dinner but you prefer his meals over yours any day
He doesn't mind PDA
Hand holding
Bear hugs
Hugs from behind where the other nuzzles their neck into the others shoulder
Forehead kisses
Temple kisses
Kisses on the cheek
Jawline kisses
Kisses on the collarbone
Sweet goodbye kisses
Sloppy morning kisses
Passionate long kisses when you know you are going to be apart for a while
Small loving kisses when the other is upset
Hot and steamy kisses when the other is hungry (;
Him pinning you to the ground with your hands above your head and kissing you deeply
Desperate kisses in which no one wants to let go(usually when the other gets hurt or almost dies)
Stefan is the big spoon but on one of his bad days, you will be the big spoon and hold him close in your arms
You guys sleep with Stefan lying on his back and you nuzzled into the crook of his neck.
One of your arms is to your side while the other is laid across his torso
His arm is lightly stroking your back while the other is to his side
He can hear your heartbeat and feel the rise and fall of your chest
He loves having you close to him when he sleeps so he knows you are always there and so he can protect you
Wearing his clothes
Mainly his shirts
You love that they smell like him(fresh laundry with hints of the woods jasmine)
He loves seeing you in his shirts...but also loves seeing you without them (;
He tells you everything
His past
His secrets
His regrets
His flaws
His fears
All the terrible things he has done in his life
And you listen without judgment
You can see the pain in his eyes, feel it in his body as he spills his heart out
He tries to stay strong but you can hear his voice cracking
All you can do is hold him in your arms and whisper how much you love him in his ear
Nothing and I mean NOTHING will stop you from loving this man! And he needs to know that too
Writing about you in his diaries
Letting you read all his diaries
When you first meet Damon you didn’t like him
You thought he was a jerk and treated Stefan horribly
(you wouldn’t admit it but you where a bit intimidated by Damon)
Stefan definitely told Damon to stay away from you(and was a little bit worried that you might fall for Damon’s good looks and charm but you didn’t)
Over time you started to warm up to him
His sarcasm and sass started to wear off on you
Then BANG. You guys are BFFs
Teasing Stefan together
Having playful banter
He sees you as a sister and is so proud and happy for Stefan for finding someone as amazing as you
You can’t tell me Stefan doesn't use pick up lines on you
Definitely cracks a few dad jokes(they're so bad that they're so good)
Gives you nicknames(sweetheart, darling, beautiful)
Deep conversation when the two of you can’t sleep
Conversations about your feature
Stefan feels guilty that he will never be able to give you children
You reassure him that it’s perfectly ok and as long as you are with him your life will be full
You have a habit of singing in the shower(because your voice just sounds so good in there!) and Stefan loves it. Whether you're good or bad, it always brings a smile to his face when he hears your voice
He never fails to make you laugh
When you smile at him it still gives him butterflies
You are always a target to the enemy
Enemies have found that the only real way to break Stefan is to break you
This means that you have endured many forms
Being kidnapped
Tortured
Used as bait
Used as leverage
Being held hostage
And it never gets any better for you or less scary for the Salvatore brothers
You always know that Stefan will find you but sometimes your head will have you believe another story
When he does find you, he will show no mercy to your kidnapers
Katherine has tried to kill you on many occasions(you know she be jealous)
When you're with Stefan you feel safe
He loves how you make him feel loved
The Mystic Fall gang sees the two of you as the parents of the group
Going out to party with Elena and Caroline only for Stefan to come and have to get you because you’re drunk and don’t know where you are
If you're not out with Elena and or Caroline then you're drinking with Alaric and Damon at the Grill(Stefan doesn't approve but at least you’ll be safe with Damon...he hopes)
Caroline shipping you and Stefan to the moon
Him carrying you to bed when you fall asleep on the couch reading or watching something
Sleepovers!
You guys definitely sleepover at his house more than yours
Damon has walked in on you guys and...it was awkward
It’s like you have moved into the Salvatore’s home except for the fact you have your own apartment
Staying in bed all day if it’s rainy
Tickle fights
Road trips
When he goes Ripper you are devastated
You feel like your whole world has just crumbled in front of your eyes
“He can’t really be gone can he?”
But he was
You would do everything in your power to bring your Stefan back even if it meant risking your life(which it did)
Damon had locked Stefan in the cellar. The plan was to starve him of blood until he slowly but eventually maintained back his bunny diet
All you could do with your days was sit outside Stefan’s cell and try talking to him, ignoring his pleads for you to leave before he hurt you
You didn’t want to hear it but he was right
If it wasn’t for Damon being in the right place at the right time, you would have been dinner
Stefan couldn’t live with himself at that point. He had nearly hurt you. Nearly drained you of your blood. The thoughts of what could have been brought tears to his eyes
What broke his heart even more was that he could hear you sobbing upstairs. All because of him
You guys eventually brought Stefan back to his former self and from that point onwards, he wouldn’t stop apologising for hurting you
In fact, since the “incident” you hadn’t gone back down to see Stefan. So when you saw him again he was “better” and not all “rippa”
At the first sight of you, he broke down, falling on his knees. His breath was raggedy, voice shaking
“I’m so sorry (y/n). I am so sorry that I nearly hurt you”
His voice cracked at the last part and it broke your heart
Slowly, you lifted his chin so his red and tear-stained eyes met yours
“It’s ok Stefan. I know you would never hurt me, it’s ok”
You kneeled down to where he was on the floor and held him for what seemed like hours until he had calmed down and stopped crying
I feel like he is a slow, passionate lover
But if he is a bit jealous that day he is a bit rougher
He is top but loves it when you take control
You guys have done it in his car
(and in Damon’s but he doesn't have to know)
You have done it in the woods while on a romantic date
Everywhere(and I mean everywhere) in the boarding house
But your guys' favourite place is the bed(classic and basic)
Rides on his motorcycle
Late night walks around Mystic Falls with you guys holding hands
Him admiring your beauty
You being speechless every time he is shirtless(cause damn he looks good)
In conclusion, this boy would literally die for you and you have no doubt you would do the same for him
#salvatore#stefan salvatore#damon salvatore#vampire diaries#stefan salvatore x reader#damon salvatore x reader#stefan salvatore imagine#vampire diaries imagine#tvd#the vampire diaries#mystic falls#mystic falls gang#damon slavatore imagine
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I'm so glad to read your post about Tay's RED. I honestly feel the exact same way! I first listened to those songs as a broken, wilted young girl. So now to listen to them again as a completely different person and grown ass woman feels jarring, but in the best way possible. I wish I could give my younger self a big hug. Kinda like her lyric, 'too young to know it gets better', back then I thought I was facing the end of the world. I think 'Clean' also played a big part in my healing, not just songs from RED. Which songs are your faves? Are the rerecorded versions of them better or worse than the stolen ones, you think?
it IS jarring but in the best way possible, yes! like... Taylor's first album was the first thing i bought and put on my iPod. like here i was this girl trying her hardest to fit in anywhere i could, i just wanted friends and to be accepted because, like, i'm a little weird and i have trouble making friends and i fell in hard with the emo crowd and i love emo music and what that meant to me at the time but like... looking back i just see a girl with a bad dye job desperate for friends and listening to Taylor Swift in secret.
and by the way, i have naturally level ten blonde hair and i dyed my hair black and looked like a goddamn skunk, pls do not perceive me.
and i didn't know shit about heartache but i knew what it felt like being alone and i loved big emotions cause i'm just a rom com loving dipshit and i devoured books to the point where my punishment for bad grades was having my library card taken away.
and look, i don't care if it's cliche. All Too Well is my favorite Taylor song. when i heard rumors of a ten minute version years ago, IT'S ALL I'VE THOUGHT ABOUT SINCE. there are so many parts of it that applied to that relationship i talked about. the fucking random road trips we would take, the dancing in the kitchen. i was so in love with him and leaving him shattered me. i moved to a different country to be with him and my family threw a going away party for me that felt like a funeral, it felt like they were all preparing to never see me again but what hurt the most about it all is that when i came back, they were all so excited to have me back that they didn't notice i wasn't the same person anymore.
i worry about my writing not feeling realistic enough because there are so many situations i write about with no fucking experience to them. i don't know shit about love. that girl that i was didn't know shit about love. it was incredibly validating to hear Taylor talk about in her documentary that she also wrote without experience at first and constantly doubts herself about whether or not she'll be able to sustain writing about these things.
and yes, i love the rerecords so much. those originals will always hold a place in my heart but to hear these same old lyrics sung in her matured voice as, like, a testament to how far she's come is just... amazing. i love her.
this is getting so long okay favorite songs: Marjorie. Cowboy Like Me. How You Get The Girl. New Romantics. Daylight. Cornelia Street (Live In Paris). Tis the Damn Season. Change. You're Not Sorry. State of Grace. ALL OF REPUTATION. Untouchable. Back to December. Teardrops On My Guitar (which i plucked my fingers raw trying to learn how to play).
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In a recent NYT Book review interview, Alice McDermott said she's worried about young adult fiction "invading the space where more challenging and difficult and rewarding novels, novels for adults, once dwelled." Do you know what she's referring to? Is the young adult market crowding out adult books?
I read that (because I googled it, because of this question).
Here's the thing: I don't know Alice McDermott except that I've SORT OF heard of her novel Charming Billy but have definitely never read it, or read anything else by her. That's fine, btw, there's no reason I *should* have heard of her, but it just means that I didn't have context per se.
Based on the rest of the interview, she seems very brilliant and with far more LiTeRaRy taste than I have - which again, is fine, it just means that she has her own biases as I have mine. Based on the complete answer to this question, which I pasted below, I would wager that she meant something like, "while YA fiction is great in its place -- for teenagers, in the YA section -- I don't like that so many adults enjoy reading YA or things that are, in my opinion, LIKE YA" -- and further, perhaps -- "I, a snob, think that adults should be reading serious lit'rature and not fun books; if you must have fun, don't pick up a genre book, rom-com or other commercial fare -- DO let yourself luxuriate in the wordplay in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, the ne plus ultra of LAFFS! And definitely most average American adults for sure have stacks of *checks notes* TOM STOPPARD PLAYS and Sophocles tomes on their bedside table."
How have your reading tastes changed over time?
I’ve grown more impatient with chattiness, smugness, the glib treatment of the subject du jour. In the past, I’ve always been on the writer’s side, hoping for every book’s success, cheering it on — a habit born of teaching young writers for so many years. But these days, I worry about the poor reader subsisting on clichés and foregone conclusions. I worry about young adult fiction — a worthy genre in and of itself — invading the space where more challenging and difficult and rewarding novels, novels for adults, once dwelled.
So like -- I think she means that she thinks adult books are becoming more and more like YA books (in the sense that they are, you know, fun to read, hooky, have immediacy and high stakes and big emotions, etc) -- and she, I guess.... would rather adults.... read boring books? IDK man. It doesn't quite track with her other statements -- like she's clearly enjoying Frankenstein, a genre book and definitely not a boring one -- it makes me feel like she was just using "young adult fiction" as some kind of shorthand for "light / easy / commercial books full of tropes and cliche" which makes me feel like she doesn't read enough YA fiction, because there are definitely highly literary and very NON-CLICHÉ examples in the category!
And of course, as she knows, tropes exist because people LIKE them, light fiction / genre fiction has always existed, and has always been both popular with readers and despised by the academy. Back in the day, her precious Shakespeare was the lurid and "easy" popular culture sensation that appealed to the masses. It's still read today because it's FUN and APPEALING and yes, sure, explores the human condition with beautiful prose or whatever, but also has 9 million sex jokes and scandal and murder and lust and fart-based humor and dogs! What's not to like?!
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Im going for cliche here, but im a fucking slut for established relationship wolfstar truth or drink (or you know like any party game).
A/N~ I’m SUPER sorry that this was so late. Also, I think I’ve had enough of writing wolfstar lmao so I’m just gonna do a Jily one. @im-oknutzy-trash this one goes to you.
“Abso-fucking-lutely not.”
Sirius groaned as James chided her, “C’mon, Evans, Just one round.”
“No”
“Please?”
“Potter, are you really that hard of hearing? Fuck off. I’m not playing truth or dare with you.”
Sirius shot James a look as if to say this-one’s-up-to-you-mate, before following Peter back to the party and leaving them alone outside the portrait hole.
At the sound of the click indicating that the door had shut behind him, James turned to back to Lily.
“Whatever happened to James?”
“James goes out of the window when he’s trying to get me drunk.”
“Lil, you’ll get drunk anyways. I’m just asking you to play truth or dare while you’re drunk.”
She glanced sideways at him, “Why? So you can coax a kiss out of me?”
Ah.
A challenge.
He grinned, “Nah, that was last year. I’m going for a hug this time.”
Whatever she was expecting, that certainly wasn’t it. Tough, he did have the habit of responding in cocky sarcasm.
A month ago, he would’ve been terrified to say that. And a month ago, she probably would’ve run in the other direction before he even got the last word out.
But so much had changed. And she didn’t force his last name out with as much abhor as she used to. And she even let an occasional ‘James’ slip.
Sometimes, the girl could really make a bloke hate his own name.
“Look, you really need to loosen up. I know the homework and the duties has put a strain on you, but hey I’m the Head Boy and I—“
“Aha, yes! You are the Head Boy, you’re not supposed to indulge in these past times!”
He snorted, “Where was this rubbish last night when you told me to get a stack of quills from Hogsmeade?”
Lily narrowed her eyes, jaw clenching when he held out his hand.
She groaned, linking his hand in hers, “I’m going to regret this tomorrow, but fine Potter. Do your worst.”
Heart pounding wildly at the thought of her hand in his, he followed her into the common room.
...
James was right. As usual.
An hour into the party, she was so drunk she’d actually joined the dance floor and probably embarrassed herself a thousand times over before Marlene dragged her to the stairs.
And when she’d managed to escaped Marlene’s watchful eye, she plopped herself in the Marauders midst claiming she wanted to “let loose for a while”.
And she’s been there ever since, spinning the beer bottle and claiming dares she was sure to regret in the morning.
It wasn’t a coincidence that she placed herself so dangerously close to James, but she regretted it when the bottle never landed on him. She’d never been able to get them to point at the people closest to her. Especially not when she was this drunk.
It was a horrid mistake on her part, letting him go. He’d pined after her for years and she’d been nothing short of dreadful to him.
And just when he got over her, she’d gone and fancied him come sixth year.
It wasn’t fair.
It didn’t help matters much when all she wanted to do was push him roughly up a wall, kiss him senseless and do unspeakable things to him.
And then have him return the same in kind.
Merlin, she was horny and pathetic.
A voice called out her name, snapping her out of her daze.
“Your turn Evans.” Sirius handed the bottle to her, taking a swig of firewhisky from his.
She took it, fingers wrapping around it’s thin neck. Setting it down on the mahogany table, she watched as it spun, praying for it to land on the bespectacled idiot.
And, sure enough, it did, startling Lily a bit as she tried to get a grip on her thoughts.
What the hell was she doing?
Lily turned to James, watching his lips as an easy smirk stretched across it.
“I think I’ll go for a dare.”
Just perfect.
And yet, the words wouldn’t come out.
Fuck.
Fuck.
She stood up abruptly, making for the door and avoiding all eye contact with the boy driving her insane.
“I’m going to the kitchens for a quick snack. I’ll be back in a few.”
She could feel the bewildered stares on her back, she knew they would go back to playing once she was gone.
As soon as she was out in the corridor and the shouts of the party faded away, Lily sunk to the ground, burying her face in her hands.
He was over her. That she was sure of.
But then again...there had been signs.
She wasn’t stupid. She knew when someone happened to fancy her. She wasn’t the cliched damsel in love that were so often written in those books and rom-coms.
And he had shown the signs. The brush of shoulders, the light touching. The quick take of breath when she came too close. The clench of his jaw and one slightly dented cheek when she once massaged his shoulders after a weary Quidditch match. The flush of his cheeks hidden well by his tan when she’d once flirted with him when he thought she was drunk, in another party. She wasn’t.
There were some lingering feelings.
There had to be.
“Lily?”
She groaned inwardly. She really didn’t need this right now.
She felt him settle himself next to her, concern radiating from his voice, clear as day, “You alright?”
Lily mumbled, not entirely certain of what she was even saying. What had she come to? However, James seemed to get it.
“Well then, where’s my dare?”
Should she say it? And risk their friendship? Risk creating tension and awkwardness between them during prefect meetings and rounds?
But then, if he did happen to fancy her back...
She could finally get the taste of his mouth, the feel of his lips on hers, press herself right up his person, tangle her fingers in the mess of his dark locks, bite the skin of his neck gently, and so much more.
Her mouth knew the answer before she did.
“I dare you to kiss me.”
...
James sucked in harshly.
Did—did she really say that?
I dare you to kiss me.
Bloody fucking shitting hell.
He let out his breath slowly, “Fuck, Evans. You’re going to be the death of me.”
Lily hummed, eyes latched onto the opposite wall.
“I can think of worse ways to go. So is that a yes or a no?”
Merlin, Aggrippa and Circe, she really meant it. But she was drunk.
“Lil, no. You’re drunk—“
“Yeah. So?”
“You’re not thinking straight and—“
“James—“
“—you’ll regret it in the morning so let’s—“
“James—“
“—just get you to—“
“Fucking hell, James listen to me.”
It wasn’t the words so much as the way she said them that made him stop.
She let out a ragged breath, “I’ve wanted this—it—for months.”
The words hit him with the full force of a buldger.
“So, no, I won’t be regretting this in the morning. I want to kiss you. And, yes, I do fancy you.”
Every word made his heart pound faster, pulse quickening.
She’d wanted him for months.
Months.
She turned her head towards his, the crimson hair swaying in the dim light. Her eyes were bright, probably from the alcohol. And her lips...
Fucking hell, her lips...
Oh, the things he could do to them...
Lily’s voice was barely above a whisper, yet somehow loud and clear, “So I’ll ask again, is that a yes or a no?”
On its own accord, his lips spread into a blinding grin, nearly splitting his face.
He leaned down towards her face, letting his lips answer her question for him.
#bb writes#there was more to this but it sounds good just the way it is#so i just left it like that#asks#jily#james x lily#james potter#lily evans#one shot#prompt
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