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nexusconjunx · 2 years
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Our Lives are Brief, so Live Them
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cheapshrimpysheep · 5 months
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You Will Stop the Wedding! - Vil Schoenheit
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SUMMARY: YOU were the one being kidnapped by Princess Eliza to marry her. How would he react and how would he save you? With the aggravation of he already having a crush on you.
CHARACTERS: Vil Schoenheit x Reader
TAGS: Fluff; GN Reader; Declaration
WORD COUNT: 1.155 words
Riddle Rosehearts / Leona Kingscholar / Azul Ashengrotto / Jamil Viper / Vil Schoenheit / Idia Shroud / Malleus Draconia
Rescuing You - Deuce Spade; Jack Howl; Floyd Leech; Kalim Al-Asim
COMMENTS: What have I done? Why did I commit to writing this? And why did I write so much? Why was I so inspired? There were seven of them! Why do I do this to myself? So yeah, this took me a long time. But I hope it was worth it, for me and for you.
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CONTEXT: Someone was kidnapped to marry some ghost princess and might end up turning into a ghost too. And he just found out that someone was you.
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Vil wondered who in the entire school would be chosen as the princess's partner instead of someone like him. With someone like him at school, who the heck did they kidnap if they were looking for the perfect person for the princess?
And then he hears your name, and his eyes widen. On the one hand, he now understands. After all, if he himself fell in love with you, who wouldn't? But on the other hand, his pride was still a little hurt. But more importantly, he needed to save you!
When rescue groups are formed, he asks to be in the last one. He knows he will be the best choice for this operation because he is an actor, but to create the perfect “romantic interest”, after all, your life was at risk, he first needed to understand what the princess's “character” was like.
When it's the last group's turn, whenever someone needs to stay behind to tie up the ghosts, Vil tells one of the others to do it. He always displays such confidence and leadership that the others simply followed his orders and stayed behind. One of the boys in the group was Rook, so it was clear that he would follow Vil's orders. Vil ends up being the only one to arrive at the ceremony hall.
Following the plan and after studying the princess's "character", Vil gets into character even before opening the door. He opens the door with a bang and orders them to stop the wedding. And in the first few sentences you already got an uncanny shiver.
“STOP THE WEDDING! Princess! I cannot bear this! My heart cannot bear to see you marrying someone else. Please, my wonderful princess, I beg you to at least give me a chance to prove myself to be a good partner to you!” And he was even being so dramatic talking.
But you couldn't deny that he was an excellent actor. Anyone who doesn't know him, the princess for example, would never realize he was acting. But you knew him, and so you had to try hard not to laugh at how strange that was. He was acting so well it looked like he was possessed. And worse, he was playing... ROOK?
You were controlling yourself not to laugh, but some of the students petrified by the princess's slap weren't. And they burst into laughter, especially Leona and Floyd. “Pay these poor rejects no attention, my sweet princess.” Vil continued “They are merely jealous of whoever is worthy of standing next to you at the altar.” He was even imitating some of Rook's gestures, which only made the others laugh even more.
Vil did everything the princess asked of him. He sang with her, answered her questions with the answers he thought she wanted to hear and which from her reaction seemed right. But it seemed like she was never satisfied. Why did it never end? What was going wrong? And it was then that she said that Vil would definitely be a wonderful prince, but she had already chosen you.
“WHAT?! You can not be serious.” Now, the Vil you knew was back, and he was pissed. “I do all this, I answer all these nonsense questions, I try to act in a way that pleases you and it's all for nothing?!” Even the princess was scared by his change in behaviour. And the guards placed themselves in defensive positions. The princess asks what happened to him, what was going on?
“I tell you what is going on. I'm here doing my best to convince a delusional princess to accept me as her husband so I can save the real person I care about and yet I'm rejected after having so much patience with a spoiled girl.” The princess is horrified to know that it was all just an act, she had really believed it, she even starts to cry. And of course, the guards threaten Vil. “Cry all you want, it doesn't bother me, I came here to save (Y/N) and that's what I'm going to do. One way or another.”
And then, a fight between the ghosts and Vil begins. Which he could have almost won if it weren't for that guard who turned into a giant ghost. He suggested that the princess give Vil the slap to petrify him, but she did nothing for a moment. Afterwards, she said that what Vil did was the most evil thing anyone had ever done to her. Playing with someone's feelings like that.
“I know it's one of the ugliest things I've ever done. But I wasn't just playing. I was trying to save the person you kidnapped.” She asks if he can act so well, how would you know if what he says he feels for you is real? He looks at you, confidently, with a loving look and his soft smile. “They know.” He may be an excellent actor, but you know he’s not a liar.
And, out of nowhere, the princess started to feel sorry for herself and jealous of you. She also wanted someone to do all that for her. Pretending to be someone else just to save you, even if it meant being away from you forever. (In the Vils head he was like: Actually I was going to put a ring on your finger to send you alone to the afterlife, but of course, think whatever you want.) And this was the opportunity that the guard who was in love with her found to declare himself. He said he wasn't that good of an actor, but that if he had to, he would do his best. And that whole ending of the princess realizing that she loved him too happens, they get married and happily ever after.
After everything and while the first-years were getting ready to tidy up and clean the cafeteria, you asked Vil to wait a bit. You leave the room so you can talk alone. He looks at you from top to bottom and started fixing your clothes and hair.
“One thing I must admit, those ghosts had some fashion sense.” When he finishes he takes a step back and looks at you. He smiles. “You sure are beautiful.” You throw yourself at him to hug him. “*Sigh* I just fixed your clothes.” but he still hugged you back. “I should teach you some self-defence techniques. It seems like you are becoming too with my help.” Just in case, you ask him if he is really flirting with you at that moment. “Firstly, you don't seem too bothered by it so I assume I'm allowed to do it. And secondly, I'm not Rook. Do you really think I would praise anyone else like this, sweet potato?”
Vil highly values his face. For this reason, you are probably the only person he would let kiss him, both on the cheeks and lips.
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angelstate · 3 months
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“Unprioritized Love”
Husband!Price x Wife!Reader
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Price is a loyal person, he thinks about everyone else before himself and doesn’t hesitate to do something he normally would be against if it means saving the people he cares for, it truly is a blessing at times, the way his priorities don’t falter…until they do.
because he is a loyal person but does not know or pretends not to know in which situations he should stand by one person instead of the other, it’s conflicting for him to choose someone when another person is also expecting his support.
it hurts a lot when you’re caught in that sort of situation with him, you’re his lover, his companion in life, and the person he returns home to, but you’re also the person he leaves behind for his team, you’re the one who waits around for him while the team gets him almost all the time.
and you know jealousy isn’t healthy, that you shouldn’t resent anyone because it's his job, he has to leave to provide for you, you cannot bite the hand that feeds you, it would be wrong, it wouldn’t be pretty, it wouldn’t be fair for him.
so you bite your tongue and nod like a child when he tells you about his job, about him going away once more, for longer this time. and the tears in your eyes are hard to be held back, because God, it hurts a lot to be left behind, all by yourself. away from your family and your lover, only an empty home to satisfy your basic needs.
He doesn’t mean to be an absent presence, the lack of a lover in your life. He truly doesn’t mean to give so little to you, to not hold you every night. but between his job and you…he knows which one he isn’t choosing even if he doesn’t say it out loud. 
“I'll be back when I can, alright?” he speaks, voice gruff as he looks around the room, his hands on his hips, you stay seated on the couch, knees close to your chest and your eyes glued to the TV for a distraction, is better to pretend you don’t care than to show him how much you are beginning to hate the dynamic he created in your life.
“mhm” you hum in agreement, taking a big breath and holding it in before exhaling through your nose, not trusting that if you open your mouth, a sob wouldn’t escape, Price notices the lack of words from your part, you always have something to say, a small joke to make about him better bringing you a souvenir or something from his “trip” but when this time you don’t speak or even dare to look at him makes him anxious.
“Want me to bring you something?” he asks, taking a few steps towards you, looking towards the TV, a baking program playing, and your focus on the show makes him raise an eyebrow, you aren’t one to enjoy cooking so he doesn't understand why you’re watching it. 
“no thanks” you respond, and the answer makes him feel like he’s done something wrong that made you upset, the last 4 days he’s been home replaying in his mind, trying to remember what could’ve made you get angry with him, nothing comes to mind sadly, and he feels clueless about everything surrounding you. 
“I thought you don’t like cooking” He decides to comment, shifting the conversation to something more banal and easy to speak about. “I started baking almost 8 months ago” you answer him back, voice flat and your eyes strained on the TV, the recipe to make pavlova having your main focus, it makes Price frustrated, how you won’t look at him, won’t give him the time of day when he’s leaving tomorrow.
you don’t expect him to know how your life develops and the things that change when he's away most of the time, it wouldn’t be fair to expect him to pay you attention when he already has a tough and complicated job to do, his salary pays for the kitchen supplies and food after all. it wouldn’t be fair to expect him to know you... god, how stupid is that?
“You didn’t tell me” Price states, his voice carrying a heaviness that reveals he is irritated about not being told something he should’ve known if he paid attention to the new things in the kitchen like the stand mixer next to the electric oven. 
“I thought I mentioned it when I gave you to try the brownies I made yesterday” you retort, your eyes landing on him for a second before returning to the TV, your gaze isn’t welcoming or warm and it creates a pit on his stomach to see you so detached and unresponsive to something he knew should make you upset.
It brings a sort of heaviness to his chest as he notices he doesn’t have the right to feel offended about not being told something when you should be upset about him not noticing in the first place something that occurred in his own home. It is hypocritical and he knows it.
Price stays silent for a long time, the sound of the TV filling in the silence that was created between the two of you, he feels out of place, not knowing how to answer you, what to do, what is the problem he feels he should be fixing right now.
“you should start packing” you comment after almost five minutes, and that phrase is said with a monotone tone, not one of sadness or a little bit of frustration that he’s leaving again, it's a tone that just states the obvious, you declare that he should pack his bag once more because otherwise he would leave with nothing for his mission and that wouldn’t be optimal.
“Can you help me pack?” He asks for a favor you often offer without him mentioning wanting your help. tonight you don’t offer assistance, almost like you aren’t faced by his departure, used to his absence, used to his side of the bed being empty.
“I’m watching TV” you speak and his heart breaks a little bit, you don’t sound apologetic as you often do when you’re not able to help him, and he’s leaving but he feels you left instead, that the girl he married is no longer in the house even though he has you in front of him, too focused on looking at the tv to help him.
he nods at your answer and doesn’t try to persuade you into doing something you don’t want to, it wouldn’t be fair to force you to help him just because he wants you to, it isn’t fair for you to give a hand and for him to take your arm. Loving someone isn’t really fair.
Only when he leaves the living room to go pack do your tears make their way out of your eyes, running down your cheeks as you cry silently, vision too blurry to even distinguish the images on the TV, it feels almost pathetic to be crying alone, your lover packing to leave and not be able to bring yourself to help him abandon you once again.
If you were his pet it would be abuse for him to just leave, but you're a woman and therefore being alone and left behind isn’t unexpected, being the one to stay home is almost an obligation when your lover leaves to provide for you even if you wish they stayed.
you’re not sure how it begins to be fair to be put in this situation, when the missions of 4 weeks turned into 4 months. When knowing everything about each other turned into barely remembering anniversaries and birthdays.
You don’t want to say the relationship fell apart because you doubt there’s anything at all to be destroyed anymore, you love him though, the pain in your chest and the tears falling from your eyes are proof of that, but you are not sure John loves you.
It’s uncertain how he views you after not spending time together for almost two years, you doubt there is nothing more than just an acknowledgment of your existence in his life, a statement that he knows you're his partner but not enough love to call you his lover.
“Why are you crying darling?” the sudden voice of Price pulls you out of your thoughts, the place next to you on the couch sinking as he takes a sit beside you, resting his elbows on his knees while his eyes examine your expression, you look utterly distraught about something, your breathing uneven and shaky as you begin to sob loudly, unable to talk as all your emotions came crashing down.
and the sight of you crying, digging your nails into your thighs, and being desperate for a peace that will not come, makes a heavy feeling of guilt and worry sit on his shoulders, wrapping an arm around your waist and another under your knees, bringing you into his lap and putting your face on the crook of his neck while you cried, sobs muffled against his skin, your tears wetting his shirt.
“take a deep breath love” Price says in your ear, your breathing so erratic that it makes him worried you will suffocate at some point because of the lack of oxygen in your body, he feels your chest against him as you do as he told you, taking deep breaths the best you can, trying to calm down for your and his sake.
you’ve never been one to cry with so much despair, to need his comfort in times of need because you managed well on your own, he was never around to solve your sorrow either so why bother? But today, he is the reason you're crying and it seems fair that he is the one to comfort you, that your only chore is to cry and keep your breathing somewhat stable while he does everything else to fix what he broke.
He doesn't know where to begin though, unaware of where he stands or what he should do to bring peace into your mind, what words will fix his mistake, and what words will tear you apart even more, he doesn’t want to cause you harm, not consciously, not right now. it wouldn’t be fair to you, it wouldn’t be fair to your heart, it would be cruel. and he doesn’t want to be cruel to you, not anymore.
“I’m sorry love…I should’ve been good to you” he whispers, kissing the top of your head, rocking you back and forth on his lap, soothing you like he would to a child, his voice low and soft, his hand caressing your thighs in a comforting manner. 
“I don’t know why I didn’t notice that you started baking, it was wrong, I didn’t notice you when I should’ve noticed every change you’ve had over the last two years” he continuous, speaking out the guilt he carried in his chest the moment he saw you and heard you break down into tears, your sobs engraved in his mind.
“I’m really sorry for missing out on all of this when I was gone, I shouldn’t have been such a bad husband, you don’t deserve that” he sighs, his eyes stinting a little bit from the tears beginning to form, and your calmer now, sniffling and whimpering, the tears slowly stopping, but it seems that your distraught was transferred to him because he doesn’t feel at ease, he feels the guilt eat him alive while he soothes you.
“I don't want you to leave…” you mumble, adjusting on his lap, your head resting against his chest, you have never wanted him to leave home, to go on missions for months on end with little to no contact with your lover, it feels like you're mourning him every time he goes away and doesn’t give you a small message to let you know he wasn’t killed.
“I know sweet girl” he replies, he doesn’t want to leave either, he never wants to, even though he continues to do so. It's a complicated situation, one he doesn’t dare to think about too much because he’ll end up ripping his heart out, his loyalty not being able to distribute equally for you and his team, always the latter winning even if he doesn’t dare to admit it.
he wants to promise you he’ll return quickly this time and will take a leave just to spend time with you, to dedicate more time to what's left of your relationship, he doesn’t want your marriage to fail, you’re the only woman he wants, the only one he had ever seen himself grow old together, he doesn’t want to let that go because of his own stupid and selfish mistakes.
He has to leave tomorrow, but when he’s back he’ll fix everything.
“I'll be back soon” he mumbles against your hair, face buried in it as breathes in your smell, trying to engrave it in his mind, to not forget this time details about you he has always loved. 
Thankfully, his promise becomes reality, and after two weeks of loneliness that have never felt heavier on your chest, he returns, a bouquet of flowers in his hand and a smile on his lips, happy to see you, to see the warmth and loving gaze you always give him back in your eyes after all this time.
He steps through the door, your face pressed against his chest, refusing to let go of him, fearing he would leave even if it wasn’t unreasonable, he had returned early for you, he had seen his mistakes and was fixing what never should’ve been broken
Peace is restored in your home, love is flourishing once again in your marriage, and whatever plans you had made to start over get discarded, you’re already having a fresh start, one that doesn’t involve leaving your lover. this time is a start with a more conscious man who is ready to do everything right by you, to never let his job affect the way he loves you. He's learning that his wife comes first, that his life outside of the military also has the same and more importance than his job.
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keyotos · 10 months
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9:35 ⎯ alhaitham
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you wake up to the sun shining across your face. you hear birds chirping and if you focus hard enough you could hear the ocean's waves calmly flowing into port ormos. you also wake up to a certain someone's bare chest.
alhaitham sleeps on his back while you curl up into his side. the way you manage your way into the crook of his bicep practically became routine at this point. his arm lays wrapped around your waist, a firm grasp, but not too tight.
you lift your head, propping yourself up on your hand. you are rarely the one who wakes up early. usually, it's alhaitham who rises before you, getting the chance to do things such as make coffee for you or cook a simple breakfast. you think about doing those things, but there is also another opportunity you cannot miss out on.
when alhaitham sleeps, he looks so carefree. his eyes are closed in a peaceful manner, his brows aren't furrowed like when he is awake, and his lips are placed in a gentle pout. he looks adorable.
you couldn't resist tracing your finger over his facial features. your index finger dragged along the slope of his nose, his cheekbones, under his eyes. your thumb caressed the spot underneath his eyebrow (which was the top of his eyelid), the bottom of his lips, and the apple of his cheeks.
normally, he was the one who got to do this to you. you knew that he spent at least ten minutes just admiring you before getting out of bed. and every time before he left, he'd press a loving kiss on the corner of your eyelid.
but this time, you're the one who gets to admire him. you're the one who gets to trace all his features, study him even though you already know all of him, etch his very being into your brain.
and if you plant a kiss on the corner of his lips? well, he doesn't have to know that. and when one kiss develops into two; another planted on his jaw. two gradually turned into four, which then turned into six, and at this point you've stopped counting. alhaitham was just too easy to kiss; too easy to love.
alhaitham started stirring from his sleep ever since the first kiss. he knew you: he knew what your lips felt like on his skin, he knew that you've left the warmth of his arm, and he knew that you were awake right now. but even so, he chose to stay "asleep."
alhaitham chose to break his act when you were about to move towards his lips. right when you were about to press a kiss to his cheek, he moved his head so you could give him a chaste peck on his lips. he smiled, satisfied that he got what he wanted.
you, on the other hand, felt flustered. "alhaitham? did i wake you up?"
alhaitham yawned, one hand covering his mouth while the other secured his grasp on your waist, "i was already awake," he replied nonchalantly.
you raise an eyebrow at that. how long was he awake? hopefully not when you traced his face. "for how long?" you ask, removing your head from your palm and returning to your previous position on alhaitham's bicep.
"probably second kiss," alhaitham hid his smile as he buried his head into your neck. but you could tell he was smiling either way: you heard it in his voice. after all, you knew him as well as he knew you.
you huffed, "why didn't you say anything?"
"and disrupt you while you were perfectly content?" alhaitham sarcastically answered, "i would never impede with your happiness."
"shut up," you say, sheepish and slightly exasperated with his tone, then let your head fall into his chest.
alhaitham only laughs in response. his laugh his small, light, and airy. you're one of the very few people that get to hear it. "if it consoles you, i had a dream about you last night."
this gets your attention, your head rising up to look at his turquoise eyes, "really? pray tell."
alhaitham looked up at the ceiling as a way to pretend as if he was in deep thought, "well, you were there. but you were a fish. and you had a hat. then you were swallowed by a bigger fish, who took your hat. and then you were swallowed by the big fish, who had the hat before everyone else fought him for it," alhaitham explained with a straight face.
"wow," you deadpanned, "not helping your case, bud," alhaitham frowned at the nickname. something so cruel, so early. you continued, "looks like your subconscious isn't very fond of me. want to tell me anything?"
alhaitham shrugged, "you're very easy to hate." he knows it's the complete opposite. loving you has to be the most easiest thing alhaitham has ever done. it's easy to memorize you: your favorite things, your routine, your body, your mind; loving you was like an accomplishment.
you mock-gasp, swatting him away from you, "i see how it is then. you were in my dream too, if you wanted to know. except, you were a toad. a very ugly one. and dehya was there. so was candace. kaveh too. oh! and i can't forget the general mahamatra," you added cyno in to tease alhaitham. truthfully, instead of cyno, your coworker that owed you a cup of coffee appeared in the dream.
"you guys were all animals, and there was a long drought, so you all banded up to confront the rain god for rain. then, when you went to the rain god's temple, you guys planned a sneak attack and won a battle. and then you got rain," if you thought alhaitham's dream was complicated, alhaitham was absolutely dumbfounded by yours.
alhaitham pulled you closer into him, hands caressing the sides of your body, "my dream was definitely better. mostly because it had only you in it, and not the general mahamatra. or kaveh," your boyfriend lightly scoffed at the mention of the two men. you could only shake your head.
"i was only in there for a short second. before i was, y'know, eaten," you nudged his chest, only for alhaitham to rest his head atop of yours. but then you perked up, "hey. are you jealous of my subconscious? is it cause i dreamed of other people?" you smirked.
"why would you say that?" alhaitham peered down at you.
"well, you did get a little sullen at the mentions of cyno and kaveh," you pointed out, even poking a finger into his chest, separating you from him.
alhaitham only trailed his fingers underneath your shirt, creating shapes on your skin as he leaned in closer to you, "i'm not jealous," he pouted, "i did only dream of you though. proves i'm loyal."
you sigh. he was jealous of your subconscious. oh well. maybe that will teach his subconscious to not dream about your demise, "oh, yet i still died in your dream, so maybe not so much," you mocked, smile brimming your lips, "maybe our dreams are connected. me dreaming about other people probably reflected on your negligence to keep me alive," you teased.
"okay," alhaitham pressed his forehead up against yours, "i did not fail to keep you alive. that was all the circle of life."
"tomato, tomayto. i'm leaving," you only make your way to the edge of the bed before alhaitham pulls you back into him. your back lands into his chest with a 'thump!'
"wait. i'm sorry for my subconscious wanting to kill you. from now on i'll only think of you. as long as you stay in bed with me," alhaitham whispered into your skin, right next to your earlobe.
you let out a small laugh, "you pouting right now, haitham?" you turn to face him, brushing some small hairs out of his face.
"no. will you stay in bed with me?" he presses a kiss onto your jaw and interlocks your fingers underneath the blanket. how could you say no?
"hm. i don't know," you tease, looking around the room to delay your answer, "do i want to stay in bed with an ugly toad?"
alhaitham's fingers poke you in the side, making you squirm, "maybe i should've stayed with cyno. doubt he would've dreamt about my death."
"well, you're in bed with me. not the general mahamatra," alhaitham made sure to hold you close, as if your little dream would make you escape from his hold. yeah, no way would he ever let that happen. not when he loves you more than anything else, regardless of what his subconscious was trying to tell him. you are a routine he would never get rid of. you are a light he would never let die out. you are a fish he would always look after.
"yeah, i suppose," you wrap your arms around alhaitham's torso and rest your head on the pillow next to his, "hopefully i made the right decision," you nestle closer into alhaitham's warmth, body instantly relaxing in his proximity.
when alhaitham kisses the crown of your head without saying anything, you know that you did.
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can anyone tell me if it's alhaitham or al-haitham? idk which one is correct so if any of y'all would like to inform me that'd be very much appreciated! ty!!
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missmonsters2 · 1 year
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—Just Last Lifetime | Two
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Pairing: Wednesday Addams x Fem!Reader/OFC
Summary: Wednesday is determined to recreate the special moments of your relationship to revive your memories—to revive your feelings. But it becomes apparent that the same memories cannot be created twice.
Warnings: Heavy Angst. Heartbroken!Wednesday. DestinedToBeAlone!Wednesday. Amnesia. Flashbacks. Violent emotional outbursts.
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"We're going somewhere for our studies today."
You look curiously at Wednesday, clutching the straps of your backpack a little tighter at the sudden spring of information. 
Wednesday pretends to not notice your anxiousness, turning to walk off and expecting you to follow. She pays attention to the footsteps behind her, satisfied that you trail along despite clearly being reluctant. 
It's been easier to spend time with you lately, with Yoko being incredibly busy with her club activities, and Enid has been keeping herself busy on purpose to leave you with no choice but to spend time with Wednesday. 
Wednesday doesn't think you particularly hate spending time with her. You're always cordial and friendly. You've thanked her multiple times for taking the time to help you catch up on your studies and assistance with your current assignments. 
Just a few days ago, you gifted her 99% dark chocolate for all the help. Wednesday had been intrigued, thinking you recalled how she preferred the bitter taste. But the intrigue swiftly died when you informed her Enid let you know as you wanted to do something for her. 
It didn't matter. It was the fact alone that you went out of your way to give Wednesday something she'd like that mattered. 
"Where are we going?" You ask, your voice tinged with curiosity and wariness the further you walk past the school entrance, clearly leaving. "Are we actually studying?"
Wednesday's eyes peer to the corner of her eyes to look at you. 
"You study too much."
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Then.
"You spend too much time investigating, Wednesday." 
Wednesday didn't even look up at you as she continued to pack her backpack for the day. 
"I thought you were interested in coming along to find answers?" Wednesday's voice was dispassionate. There was a part of her that was tinged with annoyance that you constantly invited yourself along to her trips if you were just going to get sick of tagging along now. 
"I very much am, but we've clearly hit a wall and I'm not particularly looking forward to walking around in circles in the forest today," you pursed your lip but then smiled. "Why don't we take a little bit of a break today? If you really want to, we can continue investigating tonight instead."
"You're willing to sneak out?" Wednesday raised her brow at you. She thought you were ridiculous for trying to bargain with her. The investigation was important, and Wednesday had no desire to lose any time. 
She would investigate, and you were free to come along or not. 
"I'll break any rule for you, Wednesday."
You said it in such a natural way, and Wednesday found that she was unable to reply right away. She looked back down at the ground for a moment, blinking before she looked back up at you.
"Where are we going?"
Wednesday had several ideas of where you might take her. There was the music hall, the planetarium, or even the garden. But what she hadn't expected was that you'd take her to the carnival.
"You didn't get to enjoy it, right?" You asked as you stepped out of the taxi, paying the driver cash. Wednesday didn't answer, but you knew the answer. "I mean, probably hard to enjoy since you were chasing the Hyde and almost died after Rowan did."
That was another one of the reasons why Wednesday didn't mind that you came along with her investigations. You were the only person who believed her when she said Rowan was dead, despite also being of the people who saw him in the aftermath. 
When Wednesday asked why you believed her, you simply said she didn't come across as someone who would lie about it. So, if he was dead, he was dead. 
"I suppose," Wednesday looked at the carnival before her. It was moderately busy for a weekend, and she wasn't particularly interested in doing any of these mundane activities. 
"Alright," you clapped your hands, bringing Wednesday's attention to you. "We're on a mission today. I come here every year the carnival opens up to win the biggest prize, but my tickets were short since the carnival got cut short last time with the entire…situation."
"What are you trying to win?" Wednesday asked.
You grin at her, pointing far down the carnival with a specific booth. "That mini motorcycle."
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"This is rigged," Wednesday seethed, glaring at the booth worker who was nervously sweating ever since she approached. 
You laughed, grabbing Wednesday's attention and the relief of the worker. "I know, right? We're totally just losing money at this point."
It was a simple game. A gun with 9 rubber bullets and 10 balloons to pop, and you had to win 5 times in a row with no supernatural abilities to get enough tickets to win the motorcycle. 
It was not impossible, Wednesday knew that, but the balloons were not close enough where she could get away with hitting two with one rubber bullet. 
They've both spent $100 at this point and while Wednesday would get 9 of 10 balloons every time, you would hit one balloon before you missed every other shot, hitting the corner of the wooden target. 
As often as you refilled, it was starting to wear a dent. 
"You're terrible at this," Wednesday bluntly said, but you merely smiled and shrugged. 
A bit of wind was picking up, making the balloons circle around in their spot. Wednesday spotted her opportunity and chance when two balloons circled close enough towards each other, barely grazing. 
Wednesday timed it perfectly and shot her 9 bullets, using her last one to wait as they circled towards each other before shooting and getting them both. 
"Oh," you grinned. "That was really impressive." 
Wednesday didn't react to your praise, waiting for the worker to rotate the next round of balloons and repeating her actions while the wind continued. 
So far, Wednesday has won 4 times in a row. She had to pause as the wind died down, but it was sure to come back in a few moments.  
"What do you want if we both win?" You asked. "There's only one motorcycle, so you may have to settle for something else."
Wednesday snorted. "I'm not sure I should get my hopes up on getting anything." It was a dig at the fact you've been absolutely terrible with your shots.
"C'mon, Wednesday," you grinned. "Dream a little."
"I don't dream."
"Nightmare it up a little," you quickly rebuttal.
Wednesday sighed, looking at the prizes that hung and framed the booth. Outside of random useless knick knacks, there were just stuffed animals—which were also useless.
But Wednesday's eye caught on a large scorpion stuffed animal. She wasn't one for being sentimental, but this was as good as it would get.
"That," Wednesday pointed at the scorpion stuffed animal.
You looked at it, grinning as you knew the story behind it. "Sure thing."
The wind picked up again, and Wednesday took the opportunity to win the 5th time in a row. The booth worker, whom Wednesday also assumed was the owner, looked relieved and reluctant to hand over the mini-motorcycle.
"I don't want to stand here for hours," Wednesday deadpanned, having already spent 2 and a half hours winning this prize for you. You would be here for 2 and a half days at the rate you were going.
"We're just about finished," you told Wednesday, and she raises her brow, thinking you'd given up. 
But you slap down another $20 bill, smirking. Wednesday looked to your side of the targets and noticed the small dent you've managed to create with the rubber bullets. She narrowed her eyes, wondering if that was your plan all along. 
Wednesday gets her answer within minutes. Suddenly, you've turned into a master marksman, shooting every balloon precisely until you were down the last two side by side. You tilted your gun, aiming it at the target, where you created a dent in the side. When you shot the bullet, it shot inside the hole and bounced against the wood, flying out with just enough force to hit the two balloons from the side. 
Wednesday furrowed her brows in disbelief. 
It continued like that until you won 5 times in a row without pausing. The owner looked like he wanted to say something but merely rolled his eyes with a certain kind of fondness Wednesday was sure you earned over the years coming here. 
"The tickets get you two of these," the owner said, handing you two large scorpion stuffed animals.
"Did you have fun?" you grinned at Wednesday.
"It was passable," Wednesday admits, unable to fully say that even mundane activities like carnival games were interesting if she was with you. 
As you left the booth, you handed Wednesday the stuffed scorpions to hold while taking the mini motorcycle. 
"Look," you said. "Now your scorpion has a little friend to keep them company, or a little girlfriend," you wriggled your brows at her while Wednesday sighed, not commenting back.
She looks at the motorcycle and then at you. "Do you even know how to operate this?"
You smiled at Wednesday. "Not at all."
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Now.
The biggest prize of the carnival is still the mini motorcycle, as they don't change the award until next year. It seems they've stocked up since the last time the two of you were here. 
Wednesday knows you already have one, but it wouldn't hurt to have another one. 
You seem spirited to be at the carnival playing games, as it's obviously familiar to you. 
They walk up to the same booth with the same owner, who clearly recognizes them.
"Oh, not again," he sighs. "You're going to run me out of business. Any chance I can talk you out of winning again?"
You look confused, but when you see the motorcycle as the prize, a moment of recognition dawns on your face from the one in the corner of your room. "I've already won this," you slowly say as a confirmation but not as a memory. 
"Close," Wednesday drawls. "I won it."
You look confused as to why Wednesday would win the big prize for you, but before you question it, Wednesday speaks again. "It's time to repay the favor and win me one too."
You smile weakly as if the pressure is on, but you pick up the gun, studying the targets. The dent you created on the target was gone as the owner replaced it. You play a couple of rounds to get a feel of the game, while Wednesday puts little effort into her own game. It's unlikely there'd be wind again this time around. Even if Wednesday now knew the other method, it was something Wednesday hoped you would get on your own. 
As time goes on, you're starting to get the idea of how to win. It's rather satisfying to watch you get to the same conclusion. 
Wednesday takes her time achieving the same method as you. You're focused on your own game, not checking how Wednesday's faring. 
You both created a dent relatively around the same time before shooting in sync, winning 5 times in a row. 
The owner sighs, shaking his head and muttering about changing the rules about damaging the targets to win. Still, he hands you the motorcycle before asking what else you want.
"Uh," you hesitate, looking at the various prizes before you. Your eyes spot two stuffed animals that make you grin. "The bat and the wolf, please."
With the prizes in tow, the two of you leave the booth. 
"What are you going to do with the mini motorcycle?" You ask. 
"Teach you how to ride," Wednesday bluntly tells you. 
You look surprised. "Oh," you chuckled weakly. "Right, I guess I probably told you I wouldn't know how to ride one."
Wednesday doesn't know what to say about your comment, so she veers off topic. "What are you going to do with the stuffed animals?" Wednesday internally sighs at the ridiculousness of the question. There are very limited things you can do with stuffed animals. 
"I'm going to give them to Yoko and Enid," you smile. 
"Right," Wednesday mutters, feeling something bitter rise in her throat but unable to identify it. Despite coming here and doing it correspondingly, none of this feels the same. "Did you enjoy yourself?"
You shrug your shoulders before nodding. "It's not bad to take a break from studying."
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The second time Wednesday takes you somewhere, you give her a confused smile.
"I'm pretty behind on my classes still," you gently point out, hinting that you're not up for another day of playing hooky, and Wednesday concedes with a nod.
"I'm aware. We aren't taking a break today," Wednesday clarifies, "we're merely studying in a different scenery." 
The walk is silent as you follow Wednesday's lead. She takes you further down the river to an area you haven't explored before until you eventually reach a tall wisteria tree, probably the only one in Vermont, preserved with magic. 
"Wow," you breathe in awe, "I didn't know we had one so near campus."
The gothic girl is lost in her thoughts as she settles near the base of the tree, grabbing the books from her backpack on autopilot. 
You used to trail beside her, and now you always walk one step behind. 
It's something Wednesday noticed as she took you around various parts of the school during your study sessions in an attempt to recreate the memories. She knows you're starting to find her odd, but Wednesday can't afford to tell you what she's really trying to do.
Wednesday's goal wasn't necessarily to make you remember everything by taking you to these places that hold special memories. If you never remember, that's okay. What Wednesday wants is to recreate the memories in hopes they'll lead the two of you down the same path it did the first time.
But instead of growing closer like you did the first time, it feels like you're pulling further away. 
Even so, Wednesday can't stop trying. 
"Um," you mumble as you search through your notebooks. "I was hoping we could pick up where we left off on ancient languages?"
Wednesday nods, and the two of you delve into the usual strict business of studying. 
Everything is fine, and Wednesday is grading one of your practice sheets while you work on another. It's fine until she notices your trembling fingers. It's subtle as you were obviously trying to hide it, tightening your hands into fists and keeping them at your sides as you attentively look at the worksheet.
"I can't seem to understand the syntax—" you start to say but abruptly stop when Wednesday suddenly stands up, reaches up, and rips off a wisteria flower stock from the tree. She sits back down, reaching over and grabbing your wrist. The gentle squeezing of her hold prompts you to open your hand up, and Wednesday places wisteria stock into your hand.
The shaking stops, and Wednesday begins explaining the syntax to you without skipping a beat while you stare at her, stunned.
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Then.
"Let's go to the wisteria tree," you were holding Wednesday's hand as you dragged her along. "Today is such a beautiful day, and your skin is way too fair—I mean pale—I mean pallor—to be out in the sun."
Wednesday merely gave you an unimpressed look. 
"Once again, you're disrupting my investigations. At this rate, it will take me a lifetime to solve the murders going on here," Wednesday's tone was disgruntled. "It would tarnish not only my reputation but also my ego, and I will make sure you die a miserable death for doing so."
"Ignoring the fact that everyone on campus would totally be dead," you turned around and grinned, "We'd have spent a lifetime together—before you killed me, of course."
You didn't add anything else to your words, but Wednesday could catch the insinuations between the lines. 
A lifetime together. 
A lifetime with you. 
The idea didn't displease Wednesday at all; if anything, the fact that it didn't was more disgruntling. 
A large wisteria tree appeared, and the two of you easily settled in. Wednesday was grateful that she had an inkling she should bring a book today in her bag. 
"I love this place," you sighed with happiness. "I can't believe you found this place, and I've never noticed it in the years I've been going here."
"It's colorful," Wednesday drawled in response. The flowers that grew were vibrant violet and lavender, something she thought was entirely putrid, but she knew you would love it. 
Wednesday was about to say something else when she noticed your fingers were shaking.
"What's wrong with your hands?" Wednesday asked with narrowed eyes.
You looked down, finding you were shaking, before clenching your hands into fists. "It's nothing, it just happens sometimes."
"It's not nothing," Wednesday seethed, angered that you would dare lie to her face. "Why is it shaking? What's wrong?"
You looked like you were debating something for a long moment before you asked her. "Can you grab me one of the wisteria flower stocks?"
Wednesday narrows her eyes at your avoidance, but she gets up, pulls a flower stock off from one of the branches, and passes it to you as she sits down.
"Why does it shake like that?" Wednesday demanded again.
"It's my power," you answer softly, wrapping your fingers around the flower. Wednesday watched as the flower in your handle steadily withered and died. You were smiling at her, but your eyes had a distinct melancholy look.
"This happens when I don't use my powers enough or use them too much. Air is generally made up of a lot of different gases but too little or too much of one causes disruptions in my body because the equilibrium between the air outside and the air inside my body isn't stabilized," you shrugged, holding the withered wisteria flowers in your hands that no longer shook. "I try not to if I can, but plants are a cheat way for me to expel and absorb air to find the equilibrium."
"Why not? It's obviously the most efficient way to stop the shaking," Wednesday frowned. 
You shrugged. "I don't think it's a good idea for people to realize there are drawbacks to my powers and how to fix them. It may start with plants, but people will eventually start fearing I can use people the same way."
"Can you?"
You quirked your lip in response, and Wednesday knew the answer. 
"Besides," you sighed, dropping the dead wisteria stock with a regretful frown. "Some plants are really beautiful. It's a shame to kill them."
Wednesday looked up at the hanging flowers and scrunched her nose in disgust. "I encourage you to kill this offensively colorful tree."
"When it makes you so miserable? I can't deprive you of that."
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Now.
The silence drags on too long, and your lack of response prompts Wednesday to look at you.
You're staring at her before Wednesday watches peer down at your hand, intensely in thought. There's a mix of disbelief and curiosity in your eyes, and Wednesday doesn't understand why. 
This was normal.
"Wednesday," you call her name softly, making Wednesday's eyes nearly flutter at the sound. But the next words make her freeze. "Was I in love with you?"
It's something in the way you say it, curious and accepting. Something rushes into Wednesday's chest like a stampede, and she realizes it's hope.
Your tone doesn't suggest you remember anything, but Wednesday rationalizes that it's fine. While it would be ideal that you remember everything, it's not a condition Wednesday holds. 
You’re biting your bottom lip, looking reluctant. The silence falls again and lingers until you speak up again, trying to be firm.
"Wednesday, I don't know you—at least not anymore. I don't know what I felt about you before the accident...but that's gone. I'm not going to feel it just because you bring me to places that mattered to us. I don't remember it and I don’t understand it."
Stop talking.
Wednesday wants you to stop talking. She closes her eyes, turning her head away as if that would stop her from hearing your words. 
You don't take the hint. 
"I don't feel that way about you anymore." 
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It was fine—it was. 
Wednesday spends the rest of her week doing various things. She writes, then she goes to the library; she briefly goes to the bee club until she can't stand Eugene's chattering and leaves. She goes on walks with Enid, who smartly avoids talking about you, and sometimes subjects herself to Xavier's monologuing and brooding in his art studio. 
Wednesday fills the days with various activities while simultaneously avoiding areas you'd be in. It's not that she's afraid of seeing you, but simply that she doesn't want to. 
This is fine. 
The day has come to an end, and the sun has long gone from the sky. Wednesday decides to return to her room and play the cello before bed.
This is for the best. 
Wednesday focuses her thoughts on her cello and what she'll play, and perhaps Thing will be there to turn the pages for her. 
It is meant to be this way. 
The room is dark when she enters, and Wednesday knows Enid is not around. There's a small feeling of relief that she doesn't need to face her roommate right now. 
The silence in the room feels jilting in a way Wednesday's not used to. She used to be content in the quiet...until you. Then she grew used to your presence and soft chatter around this hour. 
Wednesday clenches her fists.
Good riddance. 
You were a mistake, and you did her a favor by cutting ties. This was something Wednesday should've done herself a long time ago. 
Thing greets her on her bed, and she acknowledges him with a nod. She shreds off her backpack and changes out of her uniform before grabbing her cello and heading out onto the balcony.
The scuttling footsteps behind Wednesday tell her that Thing is quickly following. 
"Bring me the new music sheet to play," Wednesday directs. She needs to play something different that would require her focus instead of her usual repertoire, which would allow her mind to drift.
Wednesday starts playing immediately, eyes focusing on the notes she's playing while Thing diligently flips the pages for her. 
This is good.
This keeps her mind focused and sharp. Wednesday doesn't have time to think about anything else when she has to focus on what note she'll be playing next. 
Despite the new piece, though, Wednesday's mind begins to drift. She has to make a conscious effort to keep her focus on the music sheet in front of her, but you pop up in her mind interspersedly.
"Wednesday, I don't know you—at least not anymore."
Her fingers falter, her cello emitting a jagged sound from her mistake. It's so unbelievably frustrating. She hasn't ever made a mistake while playing her cello since she first started learning it as a child. Years and years have gone by without a single mistake, and it was all ruined because of you.
You plague her like a disease that festers under her skin. Wednesday's done her best to ignore you for days now. She's been ignoring the sight of you, the talks of you, and everything down to the thought of you. 
Yet, you were still there, underneath everything. You simmer like a slow boiling kettle until you can't be ignored anymore. 
Wednesday closes her eyes frustratingly, willing you to leave her mind. She threatens her brain to erase the thought of you. It'd clearly be so much easier to forget you. After all, look how simply you live now without a memory of Wednesday. 
But you don't go away. The memories remain with Wednesday, torturing her for what will likely be the rest of her life. 
This was not a form of torture Wednesday ever thought she'd have to endure. 
Wednesday opens her eyes and stands abruptly as she walks back inside. She didn't bother turning on the lights, and the only thing illuminating the room was the moonlight shining through the balcony.
"I don't feel that way about you anymore."
Wednesday clenches her jaw and tightens her grip on her cello. 
How entirely damning. 
Suddenly, a white-hot ball of rage forms in Wednesday's chest; everything she's been trying to push down for the last few days spills over. Emotions run a rampage inside her, unable to be controlled and ignored any longer. 
Wednesday lifts her cello before violently smashing it into the floor, the body of it breaking in an uneven half, wood splitting into multiple pieces. The tailpiece cracks, and the strings snap, one of them into Wednesday's hand and cutting it.
The rage and adrenaline in her body don't allow the pain to register, even if she can see the blood. 
How could you forget?
Wednesday begins destroying other parts of her side of the room—her bed, her clothes, her books. She pushes her wardrobe over and knocks over the chair at her desk, the loud banging ringing in her ears but not loud enough to cover the pain in her chest.
Thing scuttles back and forth in worry, but he cannot do anything to help his friend. He immediately leaves out the door with a mission. 
How could you not want to fall in love with her again?
Wednesday pushes her typewriter off her desk—she thrashes everything off her desk. Her beloved typewriter crashes into the floor, the carriage breaking off along with other various parts. Keys pop off, making a ruckus on the floor as they hit it, but it doesn't bring any relief. 
None of this is. 
Wednesday pulls open the drawer, grabs out her manuscript, and looks at the last few pages she's written. Viper falls in love with someone who helps her with her investigations, and Wednesday has written up to the part where Viper begrudgingly accepts that fact she has feelings for this person and accepts their confession. 
Wednesday has never gotten rid of any parts of her work all these years. Sure, she's done revisions and draft editing, but every scene down to its core idea has never been removed. Wednesday is a stern believer that every scene is meant to happen, and she cannot change the course of her writing when she looks back. 
But Wednesday begins to shred multiple pages. She shreds page after page but doesn't know when to stop. Should she stop before Viper gets involved with this person? 
Along with the anger settles in hollowness. 
It's the realization that even if Wednesday destroys these pages, she can't really undo the fact that Viper has met someone and fallen in love with them. 
How could you leave Wednesday to remember everything alone?
Wednesday hears the door open, but she doesn't turn around. 
"Wednesday?" Enid's voice is soft and unsure, full of concern. 
Wednesday doesn't answer. 
Enid steps further into the room, shutting the door behind her as she looks around. The room is a mess with so many broken items on the floor, but her side remains untouched, nearly down to the tape they removed ages ago. 
Enid is careful as she makes her way to Wednesday, the girl's shoulder tense with obvious rage. But even so, Enid knows her roommate would never hurt her. So, she places a hand on her roommate's shoulder when she's next to Wednesday. 
"Wednesday—"
Wednesday is quick to whip around and look at Enid with violently accusing eyes. "This is your fault," Wednesday spits out. "I wouldn't be feeling this—this loneliness if you haven't been spurring lies to me about love." The tone is filled with disgust at the last word.
Wednesday has never expressed any ounce of emotion that would allow her to scream at someone, but she wants to scream at Enid and can't. Even if she wanted to, her throat feels so raw with something Wednesday can only detect is the urge to cry. 
But even if Wednesday threatens her body to refrain from crying, the salty water spills from her eyes without permission. The spill and spill, even if Wednesday doesn't make a single sound. 
Enid doesn't care if Wednesday punches, stabs, or even kills her—she pulls Wednesday into a bone-crushing hug. Her roommate resists at first, pushing against Enid, but it's useless against her werewolf strength. Enid holds on, even as Wednesday's pushing turns into desperate clinging. 
Wednesday's tears are hot, and Enid knows logically tears are always hot, but she finds herself surprised they are. It's just another sign her roommate is all too human too. 
"It's okay, Wednesday, I swear," Enid whispers, rubbing Wednesday's back in soothing circles, even caressing her messy braids. 
There's no heaving or loud sobbing, as that would be too much for the somber girl. Even so, Enid can feel the tears soak her neck and dampen her shoulder. 
"It's not," Wednesday's voice is so raw, as if the girl had been violently sobbing. She clutches at Enid's back, her eyes blankly staring at the mess she's made of her room. Everything is out of place or broken. 
It shouldn't be Enid here, but the person Wednesday wants will never show up.
"I don't have anyone anymore."
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kuroo x reader (<1k words)
content (warnings): fluff
a/n: i was going to wait until kuroo’s bday to post this but i simply -cannot wait- it’s been a fat minute since i’ve written anything more than thoughts into my notes app so if this is bad i will pretend it’s not. self-confidence. also bless romcoms for making me rot for love once more.
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“I have a question.”
“I have an answer.”
“What do you want for your birthday?”
His chest rumbles in soft laughter beneath you. He hums in thought before responding, “I’m going to give a kind-of answer because I already know you’re not going to settle with me saying I don’t need anything.”
You nod your head, “You’d be correct. Like give me ideas or a price range that makes you comfy. I have a couple different ideas but I wanted to ask you.” You sat up to give him a proper look in his eyes, “Just amuse me, it’s the first birthday we’re spending together and I want us to both be comfortable with how we celebrate. It’s unknown territory,” you hold a hand out to him like you’re making a deal, “help me out here.”
He grins before pushing your hand out of the way and engulfing you into a hug. “All right give me second.” He rubs small circles into your back. “Hm.. Don’t get me anything fancy, so definitely nothing expensive. But I don’t want to say anything specific. I want to be surprised. Helpful?”
“Just barely,” you huff in a faux dramatic tone, “But yes, helpful.”
“Hey, if you really want an honest answer you could get me a rock and I’d love it.”
“A rock.”
“Yes, a rock.”
“You joke a lot, you know.”
He shook his head, “I’m not joking around, I’d love it and I’d love it because it’s from you.”
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“Socks?” Your friend stops in their tracks.
You nod without taking your eyes off of the displays you’re scanning, “Mhm, socks.”
“Please explain before I cast judgement.”
“We’re at the mall getting socks because he has said so many times he - quote unquote - loves funky socks. And he’s always wearing a different pair when I see him so why not add to the collection?”
“Funky how?”
“Funky like his favorite pair have cats on it. As in he prefers striped or polka dot socks over plain ones. As in he complains when he has to wear plain ones for fancy events.” You smile remembering the last big meeting he had and the little grumble Tetsurou made as he put his socks on.
“Aw, I guess that’s nice then. Okay you said there was a another part to your gift?”
“Yeah, and if you’re loving this side quest you’re gonna love the next - oh! These! He loves space and these lil guys are way cuter aliens than the other socks.” You hold up the pair for your friend and they laugh in disbelief.
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You can’t help but join your friend in laughing at yourself.
“You look ridiculous!”
“I feel it too but I need to find a good one. Just stand watch and tell me if anyone’s coming.”
You continue your search, picking out select candidates when you realize after quite a while your friend is no longer giggling at you.
You turn you turn your head and look up at them. Their grin is wide. “What?” you ask, cracking a smile of your own.
“This is too cute.”
“What is?”
“You’re squatting like a kid looking for the perfect rock to give your boyfriend because he said he’d be happy even if you have him a rock for his birthday. You’re like a little penguin and it’s really really cute.”
You give a bashful smile and go back to searching for the perfect one.
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“Did you get full?” Tetsurou gives your leg a gentle shake from the driver’s seat.
“I did.” You take in the smile on his face. “How’s your birthday so far?”
He shakes his head. “Oh man, a great day at work and a great evening with you with great food? Pretty great.” He gives a cheeky grin.
“Good,” you respond, satisfied with his answer. “But actually I have one more surprise,” you reach down to your jacket on the floor of the passenger seat - where you had been hiding his present.
You hold it out to him and expect him to giddily open it up. But he grabs it with care and takes it in. This was a softer smile than you usually see on him and when he turned to look at you you swear his eyes had a brighter twinkle.
“Thank you, really. I was serious, you didn’t have to get me anything,” he grabs your hand and gives it a squeeze. “I’m gonna treasure whatever is in this box.”
“See what’s inside first,” you give his hand a squeeze of your own before dropping it so he has both hands free.
He chuckles and begins to untie the ribbon of the box. “Dang,” he lifts the box up closer to the car light above him, “This is a nice box. This is present enough.” Back to his teasing self.
“Open it,” you laugh.
“Okay, okay, but I’m serious. I’m keeping this box. it’s fantastic.” He lifts the lid and after of beat of silence of him processing what he sees he lets out a deep laugh at the rock sitting in the box. “A rock?” He laughs again before looking at you, “I love it.” He lifts it to get a closer look, reading aloud the tiny letters you carefully (stressfully) wrote on one side of the rock.
Happy Birthday Tetsu ♡
He traces over the date and your name you also wrote. He rolls the rock in his hand, tossing it a couple times. “This is like the perfect shape too. You know what, I’m putting this on my desk, that way I can look at it everyday.” He smiles at it once more before reaches over and gives you a big warm hug, “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome,” you giggle before bringing his attention back to the box, “there’s more - just a little something.”
He lifts the piece of paper you used to separate the two parts of your gift.
“Socks!” He takes them out and looks at the design on both pairs. “Aw I love them! Hey these are great quality, they’re thick. Look at this one with the little aliens. And this one,” he lifts the other pair, “Is your aesthetic to a T.”
“That’s what I said!” you exclaimed in excitement.
He laughed at the outburst. “Then clearly,” he put each pair on either side of his face, “We’re the perfect pair.”
And maybe it was how he appreciated the small things. Maybe it was how his jokes, though corny, always made you smile. For reasons, emotions, beyond you, you decide then that yes - he’s the one.
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hi!! given it’s been almost 2 years since i’ve written anything here i will no longer being doing taglists. ty for reading thooo <3
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Replacing Prince Alaric
This is a sequel to "Nothing but a jest" that was requested by one of the mighty subscribers of my page! If you, too, want to see your idea come to live, don't hesitate to visit my riot page!
"You can hardly be serious, your majesty!" Lord Darius Whitewell protested.
The king was looking down at him with a stern expression on his face. "I am most serious, Lord Whitewell. Even though I agree with you that prince Alaric's behavior was not tolerable, and I even agree with the punishment, the fact remains that the kingdom needs a prince."
Lord Whitewell stood in the middle of the throne room, surrounded by several ministers. He had been brought before the king for punishment, for cursing prince Alaric and turning him into a jester.
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"So, for you, the situation is simple. Either you replace the prince, or you will be beheaded for bewitching royalty." The king continued.
"And if I choose to replace the prince, how would that even be possible?" Lord Whitewell asked. "I certainly possess the magic necessary to change the body and mind, but I cannot instill the intricate knowledge needed to be a fit ruler into a fool!"
"And that is why you will replace the prince yourself, Lord Whitewell. The choice is yours. Turn yourself into the prince or suffer the consequences of your actions."
Lord Whitewell looked around the room and saw all eyes on him, judging him. There was only one answer he could give.
"I accept," he said slowly.
"Then get to it immediately!" The king ordered.
"Right here and now?" Lord Whitewell said in surprise.
"What else did you think you were brought here for?" the king said angrily. "Your life depends on this, Lord Whitewell! No time like the present."
Lord Whitewell sighed. There was certainly no way out of this. He would have to pose as the prince for some time and would need to come up with a better solution later. With a bit of concentration, he summoned a ball of magic in his left palm and brought it to his heart. Immediately, the magic washed over him, starting to change him.
First, his hair turned a bright blond, similar to that of the late queen. He put his hand on his face, which was changing too. His cheekbones got more pronounced, his eyes greener. It was not perfect, but it was a close enough look to fool people who didn't look at him closely for more than a minute. His skin straightened up and cleaned, which gave him a youthful appearance and hid the scars that years of experience had left on his skin. He felt his body growing as he continued the process, becoming more fit and well-shaped. At the same time, his height decreased somewhat, until he matched the height that prince Alaric had before he became a fool.
Inside his robes, he felt his privates stir - a feeling that had become rarer with each passing year. But now the virility of youth returned to him. Prince Alaric had counted twenty summers, so the body Lord Whitewell was changing into was in his prime of masculinity. He felt his cock hardening slightly as he thought about the possibilities this body gave him in bed.
Finally, he opened his eyes again. The room around him looked the same, but he knew he looked the same as the prince.
"Your majesty, I present you prince Alaric Thornehart," he said and gave a low bow.
"Only better behaved", the king said in a satisfied voice and dismissed him with a wave of the hand.
As Lord Whitewell made his way out of the throne room, he felt strangely proud and satisfied with his new body. Initially, he didn't want to become the prince, but he had to admit it had its perks. Prince Alaric was certainly handsome and fit and being a member of royalty had certain perks as well.
The first thing he had to do now was to change his clothes. He could hardly walk around in some old man's robes. With a shrug, he did not return to his own quarters but to those of prince Alaric. For everyone who did not see the events, he *was* prince Alaric now, so why should he not use the proper wardrobe?
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When he arrived at the room, he disrobed immediately and regarded himself in the big full length mirror. What a body! A nice set of muscles on his arms, his chest and his back. A well-toned abdomen. He admired the view for a while, running a hand across his body and feeling how different his touch was to that of an old man. Without further thought, his wandering hand reached his manhood, stroking it lightly. The touch alone brought a slight flush to his cheeks and he could feel himself harden under his own hand. His eyes grew dark with lust, and he began stroking himself slowly.
Suddenly, he heard a high pitched gasp. When he turned around, he saw one of the maids who had come into his room to clean up and had seen him stroke his royal meat.
Lord Thorn... no, Lord Whitewell was conflicted. His first impulse was to be ashamed, cover himself and hope that the maid hadn't seen too much. It was quickly replaced by a second impulse that his throbbing manhood seemed to dictate: Take advantage of the situation and lay the maid right here and now. To the advisors surprise and dismay however, the thought of fondling the full breasts of that women filled him only with abhor. And thus came a third impulse, the one that the newly minted prince at once acted on:
"What are you staring at?" he said in an arrogant voice. "This is not for you! But quick, go and fetch Worric the stableman, I am in need of his immediate assistance!"
With those words, he shoved the maid towards the door, closed it and turned back towards the mirror. He quickly got dressed in some loose pants and threw on an open vest. He knew the stableman was well built and handsome, and today would be his lucky day. It was weird to think of men as he used to think about women, but this new urges were just too strong to resist.
It didn't take long until there was a knock on the door. When Darius Thornehart opened the door, Worric stood there in all his glory.
He was tall, strong and well-proportioned, and had a rugged look about him, similar to that of a soldier. His muscles strained against his clothes, and stubble framed his handsome face. Apparently, he came right from his workplace, since he was covered in sweat and did not wear any shirt. Alaric felt his stiff member throb at the sight.
"You requested my presence your grace?" the stableman said politely.
"Yes, come inside," Alaric said with an easy smile. "You're looking quite... sweaty today, Worric."
"Yes, your grace. The horses need some attention. Especially the stallions when it's breeding time," he said.
The prince nodded. "Yes, it is breeding time indeed. That is why you are here. Get in and close the door!"
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With that, Alaric threw his vest on the bed and pushed down his pants. He was naked, but the stableman didn't seem to mind. The young man's eyes widened at the sight of the prince's manhood, which was straining to be set free. Alaric smiled and slowly stroked himself, making sure Worric saw all of it.
The stableman quickly approached him and got down on his knees. With his head low, he began kissing Alaric's leg and worked his way up to his inner thigh. Then he grabbed the prince's cock and took it into his mouth.
Alaric smiled down at him as he felt the stableman suck on his shaft, loving how warm and wet it felt. He placed a hand on Worric's head and began to move his hips lightly. He was fully erect now and was getting impatient.
"Stand up and get naked", Alaric ordered.
As Worric stood up, Alaric grabbed his pants and threw them to the side, followed by the man's shirt, leaving him completely naked. His muscular chest and abs were gleaming with sweat, and his bulging member pointed up in the air like a mast.
"Bend over, peasant!" Alaric said as he pushed the man towards his bed. The stableman obliged immediately, leaning over the edge of the bed and sticking his ass out in front of Alaric. He quickly grabbed the stableman’s cheeks and pulled them apart to reveal his virgin hole. Alaric wasted no time and thrust himself into his target with no further warning.
Worric let out a high pitched moan as the cock of his prince filled his ass for the first time. Alaric moved his hips back and forth, enjoying how tight the stableman’s ass felt. The man's hole was so hot, he could barely think. He felt like his whole body was on fire and it was almost impossible not to let loose. He kept going, slamming himself in and out of the man's ass, who just moaned with pleasure.
Finally, he reached his peak. With a few final thrusts, he felt his orgasm coming and slammed himself deep into the man's ass, causing Worric to cum as well.
"Yes! Fill me!" he cried out.
"You filthy animal", Alaric said and gave the man's ass a playful slap. "Now go to your work and be grateful for having received my cock!"
The stableman nodded, picked up his pants and shirt and left the room. Alaric laid back on his bed and closed his eyes, trying to catch his breath. He has been mistaken: Being the prince would be most enjoyable indeed. Prince Alaric could hardly remember having been anyone else anymore.
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Shattered Memories • Chapter V: The Do-Over • {Peter Parker x Stark!Reader}
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Chapter Genre: Comical Angst, Comical Fluff Chapter Warnings: Very dialogue-heavy Masterlist
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“FRIDAY,” you sighed. “When is a riddle, not a riddle?”
You were at the Avengers Compound in your lab with information about none other than Peter Parker displayed on every holographic screen. You questioned yourself many times when you did this, and you felt like the character in those movies who obsesses over something because they definitely know something but everyone else around thinks they’re crazy or something. You considered stopping and going on living your life but you, your dad in heaven, and everyone around you know that once you set your mind on something, you cannot stop until you fully understand it or are satisfied with the facts that you have. You needed to know this for your own mental and physical health and you just about had it with not having the answers.
“When you have all the answers,” FRIDAY responded.
“And when is a puzzle, not a puzzle?”
“When there is nothing to take apart and put back together.”
“So, whoever Peter Parker is, is both a riddle and a puzzle,” you began with frustration in your voice. “I don’t have all of the answers nor do I have all the pieces. FRIDAY, I think I’m going insane.”
You rubbed your hands down your face slowly to try and calm yourself down. You had another dream last night. A wet dream. A wet dream about the Faceless Boy. 
You couldn't get it out of your mind how…sweet he was. The way he touched you, kissed you, caressed you…he was so sweet and gentle and caring. He made you feel like you were the most precious thing in the world. Though you couldn't see his face, he kept eye contact with you. 
But of course, you woke up once again in a sweat and with a migraine. 
You were at your limit. 
“Incorrect," stated the AI. “You are just showing signs of obsession.”
Your face twisted. I’m not obsessed. I’m just tired. “Way to make me sound like a loser,”
“Also incorrect, you just need to know everything about everything before you are satisfied.”
You deadpanned and took a deep, annoyed breath as you leaned your head in your hands again. You wanted to throw and break something. 
“Trouble in paradise?” You heard a deep voice ask.
You look over to see Sam and Bucky in the doorway. Bucky was holding a brown paper bag that said sweet greens across it and Sam was leaning in the doorway.
It would have to be a fun time to be paradise, you thought.
"Sergeant Barnes. Captain Wilson." You responded. 
“Should we be concerned?” Sam asked, looking at all the Peter Parker content surrounding you. “Because this is not looking good on your part.”
Bucky and Sam were two of the only Avengers that were left after the big battle with Thanos. Since the whole ordeal, they’ve been like big brothers to you since then. You were thankful to have them in your life still because they’ve been nothing but supportive through everything that you have been through and you have done your best to give the same support to them. 
You rolled your eyes softly. “Is that my salad?” You asked.
“Yeah,” Bucky confirmed, walking over and setting the bag next to you on the table you were currently sitting on top of.
“Thank you,” you opened the bag took out the food, and immediately began eating it hoping to get some dopamine and serotonin pumping in your system. 
“How can you eat that stuff all the time?” Bucky asked. “Isn’t too much of something unhealthy?” He looked up at the screens and then back at you.
You paused knowing what he was insinuating and sighed. “Brain food,” you replied. “You should try it sometime.”
He smiled in response and crossed his arms. “Alright smartass, wanna tell us why you're investigating this kid?”
“Not investigating him.”
“So then you're stalking him,” Sam asked.
“I’m not stalking him.”
“Well, you’re either investigating or stalking him. You gotta choose one.” Bucky replied again.
You looked at both men hard. “I’m studying him, thank you very much.”
They look at each other with looks of concern, confusion, and playfulness. 
“Stalking?” Sam asked.
“Stalking,” Bucky repeated but as a statement.
Sam turned his gaze back to you. “Sounds like stalking to me.”
“Yep, I agree.” 
“I’m not stalking him!” you exclaimed in frustration. “I’m trying to figure out who he is. You guys, wanna help? Help me figure out who he is and I can stop obsessing over it and move on with my life and run a company and be a normal fucking human being for once in half a decade, alright? If not, just leave me the hell alone to go insane.”
“Like I said, obsessive behavior,” FRIDAY added.
“Not in the mood, FRIDAY,” you responded as you put your food down harshly and rubbed your temples from the headache that had been forming since you woke up that morning from your dream about the Faceless Boy.
“Hey, kid,” Bucky spoke with a concerned tone. “Are you alright?”
Of course, you weren’t alright. After everything that you have gone through this month alone was making you sick. You had so much on your plate and so much to deal with that you had no idea how anyone made it through this before you. You may be being a tad bit dramatic, but you really didn’t care. Anybody in your position would most likely react the same way. You just wanted to figure this all out and move on with your life. 
“No.” You replied. “On so many levels, no.”
“What’s wrong?” Sam crossed his arms over his chest and leaned back on the table next to you as you sat on top of it. Bucky did the same on the other side. You sighed. How were you supposed to explain this entire situation to them without sounding like what you are appearing to be?  
“Promise me you won’t laugh.”
“Oh god,” Sam replied with a cringed wince.
“I’m serious,” you said sternly, looking at him hard. “I need you to promise me you won't laugh. Because if you laugh I swear to god,” you turned to Bucky. “I don’t care if you’re a super soldier,” You turned back to Sam. “And that your Captain America. I will kick both of your asses and web-cocoon you to the ceiling.”
Bucky snorted.
“Alright, little tough shit, calm down.” Sam smiled. “Promise.”
You looked to Bucky, who also promised. 
You take a deep breath to prepare yourself for what you’re about to say. “I’ve been having these…dreams...about a boy. But they’re more than dreams…they’re like...visions, vivid memories. But the thing is this boy doesn’t have a face and this has been going on for a while now. So when going through the Avengers files this came up.” You pull over the holo screen of Peter Parker’s file.
“So this is the infamous Peter Parker you asked us about.” 
“Famous actually,” You took another bite of your salad. “He’s an Avenger.”
Both of their faces twisted in confusion as they looked from you to the screen to each other searching for answers. 
“I’ve never seen him before,” Bucky stated.
“Me either,” Sam said with obvious confusion in his voice.
“Yeah and me three-ther.” You said as you click on a tab on his file and it pulls up information on Spiderman.
“He’s Spiderman?” Bucky asked but it came out more like a statement.
“Yeah,” You confirmed. “You guys don't recognize him and neither do I.”
They look at you with even more confusion and concern.
“Wait, you don’t?” Sam asked with doubt in his tone. “But y’all were partners in justice. Thick as thieves. The Iron Spider Duo. You two had inside jokes for days and were always with each other. How could you not recognize him or know his identity?”
“How can any of us not recognize him or know his identity?” you crossed your arms over your chest in thought.
“Well, we just figured he only showed you his true identity,” Bucky added. “We just thought he was shy or something.”
“Nah,” you shook your head. “He would trust you guys. He would trust all of us… unless…”
“Unless what?”
“Unless he did something wrong…or worse.”
“Okay, Like what?”
“I dunno, Bucky.” You replied and pointed your fork at his head. “What did I tell you about Brain Food?”
He deadpanned. 
“So you think that Spidey Parker is the boy with no face in your dreams?” Sam asked and you nodded. “But you can’t remember him.”
“Yes. I’m eighty percent sure that it’s him but I can’t remember that it’s him. So I’m unsure if it’s him. But my gut tells me that it’s him. So whenever I get too close to knowing, my head feels like it’s splitting in half and I end up with a migraine all day.”
“Do you have any clue how this all happened?”
“I have some hypotheses. One, if it is him and he did something bad and if we can't remember him, he somehow did it to cover his tracks. Two, if it is him and he didn’t do something bad and we can't remember him, someone did it to him to ruin his life. Three, Somehow too many people, or all people found out his identity and for his safety and the safety of others, he or someone else somehow made it so everyone doesn't remember him. Four, one of the big three is involved with some other unexplainable shit.”
“So you’re researching him,” Bucky said to no one in particular.
“Those are some good theories,” Sam responded. 
“But.” you started.  “There’s a question I've been brewing in my mind.” You put the bowl of greens down again. “If we can’t remember him are there others we can’t remember as well? Like a memory blip?”
A moment of silence fell between you guys. It was a thought that terrified all three of you. If one person can be forgotten by the world, who can say there aren't others? Who’s to say it’s not a villainous person? The more you thought about it, the more it struck fear in you. Anybody could just be forgotten and go on with their lives doing something. Or someone good in life has to start all over and be lonely.
Suddenly you felt bad for your other arachno-half.
“Have you tried talking to him?” Sam asked, breaking the silence.
You let out a deep sigh as you remember the entire event clearly. “Yeah…”
“And?”
“And, he won’t tell me anything, which is why I formed my hypotheses. But I get the vibe that he’s harmless.”
“How are you so sure?”
“We got bit by the same spider, I can sense his intentions.”
Another silence fell over you all for a moment. 
“We have to go on a mission for a few days,” Bucky stated. When we get back, we can help you figure all of this out.”
You nodded. “Thank you.”
“In the meantime,” Sam added. “Don’t do anything you would do.”
You scoffed and smirked. “Alright, I’ll just do what my dad would do.”
“Nah, you stay put, alright?” Sam chuckled. “Focus on being one of the 1% who actually give a damn about something.”
You smiled at that. “Be safe.”
Bucky put a comforting hand on your shoulder with a smile, “Be good.”
And with that both of your big bro figures leave and you sighed as you looked up at the screens. You thought about the possibilities of your hypotheses, the conversation you had with MJ, and the discussion you just had with Sam and Bucky. You mentally laid everything out and tried to decipher the missing pieces that you didn’t have. 
Then it hit you. A light bulb went off in your mind. 
“FRIDAY, pull up my dream logs and the information about Me and Peter Parker that we have and put them in timeline order to the best of your ability.”
“On it,” The AI replied back and instantly went to work. “This may take a while.”
“Trust me,” you replied. “I’ve got time.”
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It’s been a week since you walked back into Peter’s life and he hasn’t heard from you since. He knew why though. You were very busy, especially when you had an entire company to run and a family to attend to. Peter was pretty busy too so he had no idea that the days had come and gone so quickly. 
But he did have you on his mind the entire time. 
He was thinking about all the memories that you two had together that you didn’t have. Or maybe you did and his face just wasn’t there in any of them. He thought about you during class, during work, and patrols. His mind was just filled with you, you, you…
He didn’t mind. In fact, he was wondering how he could contact you again.
After classes ended, Peter met up with Gwen, Miles, and Harry again, He usually walked to the train station with Gwen and Miles to take the train home together. Cindy and Pav lived in the dorms so they would usually just go there after classes and relax for a bit before studying and doing homework.
Miles had his arm around Gwen’s shoulders and she had her arm around his waist. Peter thought the high school sweethearts were a cute pair but it only made him miss you more. He was both happy for them and also jealous of them and he felt very juvenile for it. 
“What are your plans for your day off of work, Peter?” Gwen asked.
Peter adjusted his backpack on his shoulder and shrugged. “Probably just gonna take it easy at home.”
“You’re not gonna just sit there and watch Star Wars again are you?” Harry asked with a playful groan in his tone. “I swear you can quote the script of every movie forward and backward.”
Peter laughed. “You say it like it’s a bad thing.” 
They walked out of the doors and down the steps of the historic building. The campus was filled with students going to and coming from classes in the New York City sun as they walked down the sidewalk. 
“So how are things with you and your girl going?” Miles asked. 
“Uhm…I haven’t spoken to her…in like….a week?” Peter said as he rubbed the back of his head.
“Dude?!” Gwen exclaimed and punched his arm slightly. “A week?! Really?!”
“She’s a busy person!” He defended.
“We’re all busy people!”
Peter turned and started walking backward on the sidewalk to face his friends as he addressed them. “Listen, I just don’t want to come off too strong too fast. I want things to go smoothly.”
That was only half true. In reality, he didn’t have your new number and he was terrified to call your office number at the Avengers Building and Nika answered the phone. 
“Yeah but a week?” Miles asked raising an eyebrow. “You could at least ask her how she’s doing and stuff like that.”
Peter chewed his lip as he stopped walking and his friends followed suit. “I mean…you’re right but…I don’t want to be overbearing and overwhelm her or anything. Especially considering everything happening with her, you know?”
“Yeah, totally,” Gwen replied not looking at him.
Peter noticed that they were looking right past him at something behind him and he followed their view. His face softened when he noticed a figure he wasn’t expecting to see.
There you were leaning up against a black convertible with a red interior. You were wearing your usual leather jacket with a black tee shirt tucked into a pair of fitted jeans and those Ghostface Doc Martens again. Peter concluded that this was your staple look. It was far from your oversized flannels, crop top tees, mom jeans, and Converse that you used to wear most days when you were seventeen. You wore a dark pair of sunglasses while scrolling through your phone. One of your legs was bent as your foot was flat against the door of the car. 
“Hey Parker, your girlfriend’s here.” Harry teased. 
“She’s not-...I mean she is-...I mean-” Peter didn’t even really know what to call you. “She’s not…my girlfriend…right now.”
“Oh? ‘Right now’?” Gwen also teased. “Maybe if you stopped fucking around she would be already.” 
Peter rolled his eyes at Gwen with a small grin. He turned to you and watched you for a moment. Man, you’re so pretty. And he wished that at this moment things were very different.
He wanted it to be that you came to pick him up after class and he would run up to you and pick you up spinning you in a circle and you would squeal and laugh happily. Then you would grab his face and kiss him deeply and show the world that you were his and he was yours. 
“Hey,” Harry elbowed him softly knocking him out of his daydream. “Staring at her like a creep won’t do anything but freak her out. Go talk to her.”
“R-right” Peter stuttered before taking a nervous breath. “Come on, Peter,” He said to himself, “you got this.”  
He started walking towards you and the more he did the more his senses began to pull towards you. You felt it too because you perked up and looked at him. The shaded lenses of your glasses faded to clear lenses and he saw your beautiful (e/c) eyes meet his. He stopped walking when you noticed him. 
“Parker!” You chimed. “Fancy seeing you here.”
He smiled as he stepped closer to you. “I should be saying that to you.”
“I was meeting with the admins about the gala. I plan on doing scholarships for incoming freshmen and offering financial aid to upperclassmen who are running out of money from the government. Same With MIT and the Ivy Leagues,” you explained. “But I thought I might catch you out here, so I stayed to say hello and to give you these.” You pulled a pair of glasses that were identical to yours and held them out to him. “They’re Stark Specs. Dad had blueprints made for them, one for me and one for you, so I decided to bring them to life. I connected EDITH and Karen to them and you can speak to them interchangeably. Don’t use them to cheat on your tests or anything, but I don’t control your life so do what you want.”
Peter chuckled and smiled. “Thanks (Y/N).”
“Don’t mention it,” You reply with a wave of your hand. “Try them on.”
Peter put them on and the glasses automatically began their work of data scan to identify him. Littler blue circles and squares showed up around the lens as they scanned his eyes to identify who he was. Beeping and other computer noises sounded as they worked and loaded information. His eyes darted from each thing that popped up on the screen out of curiosity. Once it finished five seconds later, there was a green bar that flashed in the corner of the screen that said “access granted” and “complete.”
“Hello, Peter,” EDITH Chimed. “Welcome to your new Stark Specs.”
“Uh, thank you…!” Peter replied. 
“Friend detected,” the AI said as it narrowed in on you and your glasses. “Hello FRIDAY.” 
“Hello EDITH,” Peter heard through his glasses.
“Whoa!” Peter replied with wide eyes as he looked at you. “Whoa…”
All of a sudden hearts start forming around your head through his lens. Peter blushed knowing that EDITH knows how he feels about you and with the Bestie Feature, she was messing with him probably just as much as Gwen or MJ would. He noticed that your smile was sheepish and he assumed FRIDAY was doing the same to you. 
“Pretty cool right?” You asked. 
“Yeah,” He smiled softly with hearts in his own eyes as he looked at you. 
“They also will detect whenever you are by any Stark Tech. It will help you on your…y’know.” You said referring to his hero duties.
“Oh yeah for sure,” He nodded understanding as he put his hands in his back pockets.
You smiled and looked behind him. “Friends of yours?”
Peter followed your gaze to his three friends who were looking at both of you eagerly before turning away to look at different things pretending they weren’t just eavesdropping on your conversation. Peter let out a breath of amusement nearly snorting at them before he looked back at you and nodded. 
Oh, those losers?” he responded in a playful tone. “Nah, they’re just whatever.”
“Huh?!” Gwen exclaimed hearing him.
You laughed softly at her outburst as she walked over and wrapped her arm around his neck.
“Hello,” Gwen smiled. “You must be the girl Parker can’t stop gushing about.”
Peter looked at Gwen with wide eyes as Harry walked over and put his arm around Peter’s neck as well with his arm resting over hers. Peter looked at Harry also with wide eyes and an unsure expression on his face. He got the feeling he was about to be tag-teamed by his friends. When Gwen starts some shenanigans, Harry soon follows suit, and vice versa. It’s something Peter had to get used to with them because once they start they don’t stop until they’re satisfied with themselves. It was like they shared a singular brain cell. Usually, Peter just laughs it off, but at the moment he really hoped that he wasn’t about to be the ass end of their lighthearted bullying.
Not in front of you anyways. He wasn’t sure if he was ready for that kind of embarrassment as a makeshift first (really second or third depending on how one looks at it) impression.
“Hey Stark,” Harry smiled. 
“Osborn,” You smiled back. “I thought I might run into you here too but I had no idea you were friends with Parker.”
“Oh, this loser?” Harry replied in the same tone as Peter a few moments ago. “Nah, he’s whatever.”
You and Harry had known each other since middle school and spent your freshman year of High school together at Horizon High before you transferred to Midtown Tech your sophomore year. Peter remembered when you told him that you transferred because you didn’t want to go to a genius school when you just wanted to have a normal high school experience. You also couldn’t stand how stuck up a lot of the students were there. He was always thankful that you transferred otherwise your relationship would probably have been very different. 
You hummed in amusement and Peter blushed. He was definitely about the be the ass of the joke here. 
Peter cleared his throat and swallowed hard as Miles joined in by putting his arm around Gwen with a teasing smile on his face. He had a very different vision of how he thought this moment would go. 
“(Y/N),” Peter started before any of the others could attempt anything. “This is Gwen, Miles and…well you already know Harry. Guys, this is (Y/N).”
“Hello, (Y/N),” Gwen chimed. “It’s nice to meet the girl that has Peter so enamored.”
“Th-that’s a bit-”
“Yeah, it’s nice to meet you,” Miles also smiled. “He talks about you like nonstop, always daydreaming in class. Good thing he’s a genius or he would have been falling behind in class with how much he’s a million miles away.”
No not you too, Miles.
“Oh yeah, for sure,” Harry added. “He even doodles your name in his notebook when he should be taking notes. It’s kind of adorable.”
Peter pulled out of his rather annoying friend's grip and looked at them with a face of disbelief and shock. 
“Guys!” He whisper-yelled.
“Uh oh, we’re in trouble,” Harry sang as Gwen and Miles snickered. 
Peter wanted to run. He wanted to escape. He wanted to not be here at this very moment. He glanced at you to see you looking at him with an endearing smile. 
“Aw, you like me, Parker?” you asked.
“No,” he answered as a reflex. “I mean yes, but…I mean…I…”
Harry pat his back. “That’s our cue, guys.”
Gwen and Miles nodded and said little goodbyes before scurrying away with Harry and snickering at their antics to tease Peter to no end. He glanced at them as they left before turning back to you with a blush dancing across his cheeks, nose, and ears. 
“They seem nice,” you smile genuinely. 
“When they want to be,” Peter responded and rubbed the back of his neck embarrassed. “Sorry about them.”
“Nah, it’s fine really.” you chuckled. “They remind me of my friends.”
Peter smiled thinking about Celina, Ned, and MJ and sighed softly at how much he missed them. He loved his friends now but nothing compared to the history he had with all of you. 
“Are you busy?” You asked. “I promise I won’t corner and interrogate you again.”
“I have time,” Peter responded a little too eagerly for his liking. He mentally scolded himself.
“Great,” You smiled and shoved your hands into the pockets of your jacket. “Wanna go for a ride?”
“Sure!” There goes that high-pitched voice again, he noted.
You giggled as you opened the car door. “You’re cute, Parker.” 
Peter blushed and made his way to the other side of the car. He’s pretty sure if you knew how he was last weekend at a party you wouldn’t find it so cute. He was thankful that his friends didn’t bring that up. He didn’t even wanna think about how humiliating that would’ve been if you knew he had a meltdown because his senses were crazy and craving you so badly. He just missed you so much and reacted in a not-so-healthy way. He wanted to put that all behind him and follow his friend’s advice about starting over with you. He got into the car and put his seatbelt on. 
“Are you hungry?”
“I could eat.”
“Where do you wanna go?” You asked as you put your phone on a dock that was connected to the dashboard. “It’s on me.”
“No, it’s okay! “I-I can pay for myself, it's fine.”
“Consider it an apology for disrupting your day last week.” you grinned as you turned the car on.
“You could never disrupt my day,” Peter mumbled, not realizing that he didn't keep that thought in his head.
“You're sweet,” you smiled in response. “But I’m still paying. So where do you wanna go?”
Peter smiled knowing how stubborn you can be and looked up in thought for a moment. “I can go for a good sandwich right now,”
“Okay,” You nodded. “I know a place.”
You backed the car out of the parking space and drove off. Peter took the time to notice how customized your car was on the inside with various Stark Tech and a fiery red interior and yet the exterior was of a classic sixties Mustang. Peter figured it was your way of being discrete. 
You turned on the music in the car and to Peter’s surprise, it started playing a song that pulled at his heartstrings. 
It’s our love song.
One of the ways you and Peter communicated your feelings to each other in your relationship was through music. He sent this very song when he first said those famous three words and eight letters to you and gave you the necklace that he still keeps close to him. He decided that when you two got closer, he would give the necklace back to you. 
“Oh my god,” you smiled big. “I love this song.” You started singing the lyrics and glanced over at Peter a few times as you sang the first verse. 
Hey, hey, hey, lover
You don't have to be a star
Hey, hey, hey, lover 
I love you just the way you are
For love is just the same
Without fortune or fame
Just give me
True love and understanding
True love and understanding
Peter watched you and smiled as tears brimmed his eyes behind his shaded stark specs. He was so thankful that they automatically shaded themselves earlier. 
“Come on, Parker,” you giggled. “I know you know this song. Sing with me!”
Peter laughs and wipes his eyes as he begins to sing. 
Hey, hey, hey, lover
You don't have to be a queen
Hey, hey, hey, lover
You don't have to have a thing
For I'll be satisfied
Long as you are my bride
Just give me
True love and understanding
True love and understanding
For the rest of my days
You smile listening to him sing before join in to sing the rest of the chorus together. 
No, you shouldn't have to worry
Love's no problem in my hands
Just know I really, really, love you
And in your heart, I'd be a big man
Hey, lover, won't you treat me right
And be with me tonight?
Just give me
True love and understanding
True love and understanding
For the rest of my days
You both laughed as the song continued to play. Peter looked down at his hands contemplating his next words carefully.
“I…uh…showed you this song,” he said sheepishly and rubbed the back of his head. 
“Did you?” you asked. “So I have you to thank for this being in my playlist. Well, you have good taste in music.”
Peter smiled as you hummed the rest of the song to yourself. In this moment, he was truly the happiest he has been in a while and couldn’t wait to create new memories with you. Even if you couldn’t remember the history you had together, at least you were back in his life to create new beginnings.
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reverieaa · 1 year
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I need your guidance, i am a college student. I have been in loa tumblr since 2021, and i have been dealing with this problem since then. 
you see, i am manifesting a completely new life for myself where i am not in uni anymore. But to make a state dead is to turn your attention away from it, how can i do that when i have to deal with uni everyday? how can i do that when i think of exams, homework, attending classes blah blah blah.. 
i used to be really good at studying and get extremely good grades when i did not know about the law. why? because i desired to live a different life for myself away from this home and the only logical to do so was to push myself in school. due to that, i am now in a major i absolutely hate because it was the best thing available to start a career with a steady income. 
why am i mentioning this? because since i found out about the law my grades started getting bad. I do NOT want to push myself anymore. why would i? i absolutely CANNOT stand studying anymore, why would i push myself and put hours upon hours onto something that won’t matter anymore when i manifest my dream life…? 
that was the “logical explanation” i told myself every time i got a bad grade. but the thing is.. my dream life hasn’t “manifested” yet. 
consequently, i was extremely DESPERATE back in 2022. i tried everything under the sun to manifest my dream life whether that was in summer break before uni, i tried time crunches, working on my self concept, the vo*id.. i even deleted subjects because everything was so overwhelming so i deleted them to focus on “my manifesting journey”… 
i feel like this ask is all over the place. but everything i mentioned was to better explain my situation. you may ask “if you’re manifesting your dream life and that doesn’t include being in uni why are you worried about your grades…?”  because i am afraid. what if my grades become so bad that it do irreversible damage to my GPA while i still haven’t manifested my dream life????? I CANNOT turn my attention away from uni but at the same time absolutely hate it. I cant do it. so it makes sense why i would become so desperate and focus on time so, so much. I cant let go of time.
please, i am asking you help and guide me. 
If it's one important advice I'd have to give, is do not ever ignore the 3D. I know it must be hard for you right now, but what you do in the 3D does not matter if u satisfy yourself within.
When Neville was in the army, he said he didn't want to be there. He wanted to manifest getting out and going home to his wife and daughter. He applied to be deployed but was denied, his superior told him if there's one person he'd like to go to war with it's him. What do you think Neville did?
He did nothing. He didn't break or accept that he was never going to make it home. He continued training and slept in a room full of other military men, In a small bed.
But in his mind he was not there, in his mind he said he was at home, with his wife and daughter. He accepted with no reasoning that he was already released and at home. He said in his mind he was in ecstasy, happy and relieved even if he knew physically he was in tbe military bc he was trained there everyday.
Soon after his superior called him to his office, and asked him if he really wanted to leave. Nevielle answered yes, and his deployment was approved. He packed his things and went home.
Do not ignore the way you feel, but do not accept ur 3D circumstances as the end. Go within you mind and stay there, to yourself u are the person u desire to be, afe u not? Who's going to say what u are and aren't in ur imagination.
The only way to satisfy yourself is within, nothing is going against u and the faster u realize that, the more power to you. To me it doesn't matter what the 3D shows, if I'm feeling good within bc that is what u desire. Your oiter reality is only a reflection of your mind and it's contents. Do not sabotage yourself and ignore the 3D and what's given to you in it, that only worsens things for u.
It's not your responsibility or business for things to show up in your reality or when. U need to learn how to be observant of your 3D rather than a reactor of it, it is possible.
I wish you the best, not only with loa but school in general. Please don't just completely ignore ur 3D and view as sth going against you or as bad, it is a gift for u to enjoy your manifestations. I hope this helps and that u don't stress yourself so much. There's time for everything.
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mina-saiyat · 10 months
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Twice Interactive Story Part 1202
Paradise (Mina)
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‘How’s your last night with Jihyo, boss?’ It’s the first thing that Mina asks when she gets on your car. You stops for a second, and close the door for her. ‘It’s good. But not good as with you.’ You fasten the seat belt and kiss her hand. ‘Is Minari being jealous? You are getting a full week with me.’ You giggle.
Mina whispers at a volume that you cannot hear. ‘I don’t know how long I can stay with you in this trip.’ She sighs. You are focusing on driving and did not notice what she is doing.
‘Why are your dress being so exposed, Mina? I know you are beautiful, but I don’t want other men looking at you’ You stare at the mirror as the dress clearly showcases her little cleavage, making her look sexier.  Mina kisses your cheek and grabs one of your fingers into her cleavage. ‘Boss like Minari’s tits? Minari knows Jihyo is much bigger.’
You swallow the saliva and keep peeking Mina’s tits through the mirror. ‘I love everything of you, Mina. But I am driving now, don’t distract me.’ The sensation from Mina’s skin is completely different, you know Mina uses a lot of time to do skin care everyday, which makes her skin always in a good shape. Although she is not as white as Dahyun, everyday you touch her is like touching a magnet that you never wanna let go.
Mina giggles and releases your finger. ‘Minari knows boss will love this dress, but Minari is not wearing for you. Don’t you think this dress is elegant and Minari looks like a good girl in it, boss? Minari has told you before, Grandpa loves people with manner, that’s why Minari prepares suit for you. The family dinner tonight will gather lots of people, and even some blind date arrange by my family…’ Mina pours her face. ‘Boss, if you can’t satisfy my family, Minari may never see you again… Minari doesn’t wants to break up with you, boss.’
"Well, if they don't like me, why don't we run away together?" you say with a smile as you look over to her. "We could go to Hawaii, like you wanted too." You say while looking into Mina's eyes.
'Really? Boss can abandon everything and go to Hawaii with Minari? We can change the flight now.' Mina looks at you with expectations. But you are silent, you don't know what you can answer.
Are you gonna give up everything for Mina, you cannot answer to yourself. Mina is the one who does the most things for you among all the girls, but you cannot decide to leave other girls, you remember the last night with Jihyo, you remember the chat in ice cream store with Nayeon, and even the night you cuddle with Momo.
'It's already a runaway that Minari stays in Korea for so long.' Mina turns around and looks at the window. ' My family wants me to go back to Japan, to be their princess right after my graduation. But I don't want to, so I just apply every job that I can, so I can convince them to let me stay. And then I meet you, boss. Minari loves boss, Minari could never leave you.'
'So do I, Mina. I will do my best tonight.' You hold her hands, giving her confidence.
You two arrive at the airport soon, and Mina is sleeping in your arms while you are waiting on board. You use this chance to text all other girls, telling them that you are going to leave. All of them wish you a good trip, except Sana, still act naughty and sends you a pic of her wet clit. 'Will my home flood after you back?😝😝'
You close the chatbox and then text Nayeon instead.
'I am going to a business trip today.'
'So?' Nayeon replies immediately.
'You make me don't know what else I can say.'
'Don't you have a lot of things to say before? huh? Why are you out of topic now?'
'I afraid you will bite me again.'
'If you talk, something makes sense that I won't. Is that the conversation last night has given you some illusion that you can find me whenever you want.'
'I am sorry, it's not what I mean.'
'My mood was damaged by you. If sorry is useful, why we need police then.'
'Perhaps we can meet again after I back.'
'No, don't text me. I gonna sleep now.'
'But, it's morning now.'
'It's none of your business, shut up.' Then Nayeon offline immediately.
You put down your phone when you see Nayeon doesn't reply to you again. 'I gonna see you in person again. She calmed down already. I need a perfect timing.'
Nayeon put down her phone at the same time, she buries herself in the pillows and rolls on the bed. 'Why is he so annoying!'
Nayeon's faces are red, and she bites lips like an angry rabbit. There are countless man that approached Nayeon after you two broke up, but Nayeon just can't erase you in her heart. The constant, but not regular message from you forced her to always remember you.
You look down at Mina and kiss her forehead while she sleeps. you only wake her when it's time to board. "Mina, come on, we have to go." You say while nudging her. You let her rest on the plane ride to Japan while You look out the window and think about how you’re going to leave a good impression.
he plane doesn't take long to arrive in Japan, but Mina is sleeping for the whole trip, her head laying on your shoulder. It seems you are the safest shelter for her in the world. Mina keeps mentioning her family is strict, which makes you nervous.
It's not the first time you have come to Japan, but you feel strange as the one serving you and Mina is more polite than usual. You keep the question in your mind and check the map. 'Mina, where is your home? I need to check how can we get there.' 'Someone will pick us up, don't worry.' Mina answers you.
'Oh, that's answer everything.' The question in your mind solves when you see the people who pick you up. It's a Rolls Royce, the driver bows at Mina and opens the door for her. 'Someone will deliver the suitcase for us, boss. let's go.' Mina holds your hand and leads you to the car. You are still shocked from what you see. You hear Mina says something to the driver, and he starts to drive. However, he is driving on the highway opposite to the city. The view from outside reminds you that you are in the countryside. It seems Mina's family is not a usual family, perhaps very unusual, at least unusually rich.
Inside the car, you keep holding Mina's hand but stay quiet. When you arrive at her home, you exit the car and open the door for Mina before the driver has the chance to. "You probably should have told me more about your family." You whisper to her.
'Grandpa hates people lies, I guess he would like to see the true reaction from you rather than the prepared.' Mina kisses your cheeks before holding your hand.
You two follow the maid and walk in Mina's house. It is so big that just like a castle. You are surprised by the wealth of her family as you admire the size of her house. 'You should let the driver open the door.' Mina's words catch your attention.
'Didn't you say he cares manner. Open the door for a lady is what a gentleman should do.' You answer.
'Just do what you should do, if you do everything yourself. Why should we hire maids here.' Mina giggles. 'My grandfather is very nice, boss. You don't need to be so worried.'
'Ojiisan!' Mina rushes to hug an old man in front of you two. You guess he's Mina's grandpa. You can see Mina is talking happily with him, but since you don't know Japanese, you can just awkwardly stand next to them.
Seeing the old man finally turns his attention at you, Mina grabs your arm tightly and introduces you to her grandpa.
You give a deep bow to Mina's grandpa. You turn to Mina and ask if she can translate for you. "I'm sorry I can't talk to you myself, sir. It's very nice to meet you, this is a wonderful home you have." You say before standing back up.
You can feel that Mina’s grandpa scans your whole body without answering you. You are so nervous that you thought you did something wrong. Finally, he gives you a nod and talks to Mina again. Mina blushes when she hears what he says, you have no idea what they are talking about, however, you know it is not appropriate to ask right now.
Mina’s grandpa offers you a handshake before turning around. You gratefully shake his hand, and follow his steps. Mina whispers to you, ‘My grandpa asks are you my boyfriend, and I say yes. He never shakes hand with people that he don’t know. I know he will like you, we will be fine.’
Unlike Mina’s optimism, already workings years in this industry, you know acting too polite to others is not always a good thing. But it is making sense that Mina’s grandpa does not want a foreigner to be his granddaughter’s boyfriend, you will need to prove yourself. Mina kisses your cheek, ‘My parents and brother will be there tonight too, so get ready yourself.’ And then she rushes forward to hold her grandpa’s arm.
You thought three of you are going to sit down and have a proper conversation, however, when you walk to the end of the corridor, Mina’s grandpa turns around and gives you a smile before leaving . You try to follow them and you are stopped by the maid. ‘This area is only accessible for my family members, the maid will lead you to visitor’s room. See you on the other side, boss.’
You have no choice but to follow the maid and go to the room that they assigned for you. Although it’s just a room for visitor, it’s already larger than your master bedroom at home. You hear someone knock on the door, when you are checking your luggage.
“Good afternoon, Mister. The order given to me is to assist you for anything you need.’ ‘Master has hired some maids that can speak Korean for Miss Mina.’ She answers before you wanna ask. “The dinner will start at 7 tonight, I will remind you around that time. Do you need anything, sir? I can help for everything, literally.’ The maid smiles at you seductively.
"What can you tell me about Mina's family?" You say in a serious tone. "That’s all I need for now. Just to know more about Mina's family."
'Myoui family is one of the most prominent families in Japan, every generation of master will be a noble.' The maid pours you a cup of tea before continuing.
'The origin of Myoui family seems to be a relative of the emperor, although they are not so close now. Old Master is respected by the current Emperor, and they will visit the palace regularly. After the development of the years, Myoui Corporations became the largest enterprise in Japan, and even global, just like Samsung in Korea, maybe even larger in scale.'
'Old master’s body is getting worse these years, he wants to hand over the business to young Master, but young Master seems to more like his job as a doctor, and Mr Kai, Miss Mina's older brother, wants to be an athlete rather than a businessman. Miss Mina comes back this time is possibly for the company. I thought she was going to marry someone from other tycoons.'
"I see. Well, sorry to disappoint you." You say with a laugh. "If that's all you know, you can leave. I'll be fine on my own." You say as you sit on the bed and think about what I've gotten myself into.
You pull out your phone and message Jihyo to update her on the situation. After that, you go and take a shower to think about Mina a bit more while waiting for dinner.
You bathe in the bathtubs, let the water soaking. You need some time to clear your mind before tonight's dinner. You really know too little about Mina. You never thought that she is literally a princess, and she even put down her face for you, you cannot disappoint her.
You want Mina to stay with you, you know you love her. You just keep thinking how you can get recognition from her family, and you lack the confidence to do so. The possible blind dates arranged for Mina are the son of the billionaire in Japan, and even some noble in Japan, you got nothing to compare with them, except for your love towards Mina.
'Knock knock.' The knocking on the door brings you back to the reality. 'I said I will bath myself.' You yell to the door and close your eye for some rest.
However, you then feel someone gets in the bathtub, you open your eye and see it's Mina. She is already naked and slowly sitting on your lap. 'Sorry for leaving you alone. I come here immediately after my grandpa leaves for the nap.'
She lays her head on your shoulder and kisses you. 'You may need to sleep yourself when you are staying here. It is not appropriate that you stay in my room if my family is here. I am sorry.'
You wrap your hands around Mina. "That’s okay, Mina. I understand." You kiss the back of her head. "I was just thinking about you, my little penguin," You say as you squeeze her gently. "I'm worried about if your parents don't like me. I want to be with you forever, Mina. I can't imagine you being with anyone else besides me. I love you."
'Me too, I love you, boss.' Mina turns around to kiss you, you slip your tongue in her mouth and taste her saliva. She wipes her hands around your neck, pulling you closer to her.
You two only break the kiss when you feel she hammers your chest. She can feel your erected cock is poking her thigh. ' Stand up, boss. Let me help you shower.' Mina, give you a light kiss and then stand up.
Mina's naked body is just like an artwork, her skin, her tits, her ass and her legs, everything is just so perfect. You swallow your saliva again at the moment she stands up, her ass looks even bigger when the water is dripping from her skin.’ She must do it in purpose.' You told yourself.
Seeing you can't move your eyes away, Mina smiles. 'Why are you glazing me so hard? Haven't you seen my naked body before?'
"Of course, I have, but I'm amazed by it every time I see it." You slide my hands over Mina's body. "You're just so amazing. Let's make sure we're both clean." You start with her upper body before moving downward, making sure to pay careful attention to every part. "I love you, Mina."
Mina smiled sweetly when she hears your confession. She hums while flushing you with the shower, it seems she is happy that she hears your compliment. You caress her devil figure with a curved body shape, and looking at her beautiful little face. Every inch of her skin seemed to have been soaked in milk, white and tender, like a work of art carved from beautiful jade.
Mina took the shower and washed your neck, chest, stomach, all the way down, until your already fully harden cock. "It has to be rinsed first..." Mina chuckled slyly. "Uh!" You whispered lightly, but she held your cock with one hand, pointing the shower at the glans and rushing it straight...
"Whoa!" You gasped. ‘Mina… they may hear us… Hmm...ah”
"Oh, okay? I'll wash it for you, boss... The bathroom is soundproofing" Mina hides her smile, moving the shower, and rinsed the cock from all directions, but just never leave your tips.
The impact of the shower sprays directly on your cock, causing waves of tingling ripples, which made your lower body feel itchy. ‘Mina…’You grunt your throat and arched your waist, so she can wash you more easily.
Mina still hold onto it tightly and sprayed, refusing to let go, and say coquettishly: "Boss, don't shrink back, let me help you wash..."
Mina's pair of bright eyes staring straight at you, while applying the shampoo on her plump breasts, and then sticking to your body, sliding and rubbing up and down. "Boss, don't worry, I'll help you apply soap..." She whispered seductively, while smoothing your whole body with her slippery mounds. At this moment, her curvaceous body is like a beautiful snake wrapping its prey around.
She stretches out her jade arms lightly, wrapping around your waist, her breasts pressed heavily on your belly, wandering in circles, always almost hitting the fatal zone.
Feeling the smoothness of her peaks and ridges, rubbing against your skin at zero distance, your throat went dry, and your eyes begin to blur due to the sensation. "Her skin is so white and smooth..." you couldn't help thinking to yourself.
This is simply an even more imperial enjoyment than JAV. Especially after you know Mina’s identity, a princess from a noble family is serving you in such a horny way, the creamy skin, smooth like tofu, that can be broken by blowing bombs, slides all over your body.
“So comfortable…“You  can just barely stand still.
Seeing expression of enjoyment on your face, Mina secretly rejoiced: "Boss, wash it off for me too..." Then she grabs your hand and presses them on her own pedestal.
"Umm..." Feeling the size that perfectly fit with your hands, the breast flesh was squeezed out between your fingers, as soft as a sponge, soft and elastic. You greedily kneads her snowy tits, the touch was really wonderful for you to describe. "Hmm..." Mina's beautiful eyes looking forward, her face was flushed, and she just softly groans faintly.
She leans over and you kiss passionately. ‘ I Love you, Boss.’
‘I Love you too, Mina.’ The sweet lips, the intertwining of sleep fluid, you are both lost in your lover. You have already forgot other girls, all you want is Mina.
Mina's jade hand gently stretched out under you, slowly stroking your firmness. "Woo--" You raise your head in pain, but she keep fiddling with you, one after another, especially with the added moisture from the shampoo. The dragon was wrapped in her little hands, you feel you are in heaven.
Mina says softly and looking at you with anticipation: "Boss, do you want me to clean it for you with my tits? Although Jihyo maybe larger, I am sure it would feel better than her." You stun for a moment, then you just nod hurriedly. Seeing how impatient you, Mina couldn't help laughing coquettishly, and knelt down gracefully.
She strokes you softly, and slowly rubs her pink nipples with your cock. The slightly rough and itchy feeling made you keep moaning in comfort, and you just close your eyes to enjoy it. While keep paying attention to your expression when Mina is stroking, Mina found that every time the foreskin under your penis was rubbed, your body would tremble slightly, and she immediately knows this is your sensitive zone.
She smiles and says, "Boss, you like here?" She rubs the area vigorously with her nipple. "Wow——" You exhale happily, arch your body, and your legs immediately weaken, you could just moan, "Yes... yes..." Mina grinds you harder and concentrate her movement when she hears your answer. You nearly cry out in enjoyment, your legs writhing uncomfortably.
"I want to have a sandwich" Mina says softly, holding up her pair of tits, and wraps the cock in. "Oh…" Your scalp was numb, and the tightness of being surrounded by Mina’s breasts made you go crazy. Two pieces of tender breast meat were dipped in creamy bubble, wrapping in your rod, and stroking up and down.
"Oh~ you.....wow.....Mina!" You feel the strength in your whole body is drained as you was imprisoned by her breasts, and your complexion was also distorted. "He he... It is comfortable right?" Mina's winks, and she presses her breasts with both hands, as if she is rubbing flour, kneading the cock in the middle.
This is a skill she has practiced thousands of times secretly. Seeing that Jihyo's chest is so huge, she guessed that I must be particularly keen on this, she doesn’t want to loss to Jihyo, even just any one of the aspects. For sure, your twisting lower body comfortably and satisfied expression on your face also confirmed her guess.
"Boss… I love you..." Mina whispered coquettishly. That soft, squirming voice makes your mind go blank. You look down at her, and see her kneeling tenderly. While serving, she looks at you with watery and pitiful eyes, just like an abandoned kitten.
"Boss… Just cum… The harmful substances should be released, keeping it is not good for your health…" Mina's voice is very gentle, as if a big sister is coaxing her younger brother to sleep.
She took turns on making circles with her snowy breasts, rubbing you who was almost unable to hold on, at the meantime, she lowers her head, playfully teasing the sensitive urethral opening with the tip of her tongue.
"Umm…" You feel that your whole body is about to lose the balance, and the electric pleasure flowed through your veins like it is out of control.
Mina smiles softly and moving lightly. The squeezing and twitching of her tits against you begins to speed up rhythmically, and the shower gel makes a "Qiu Qiu" sound under the rapid friction. Bubbles also formed in the deep gaps that imprisoned the giant dragon.
The whole scene is as dreamy as a children's paradise. Except, what you are doing was so evil. You are addicted to this feeling, you just wish it was forever, only you and Mina here, you don’t need to care about anyone else.
The pleasure is making you to lose your focus in your eyes. The kind of comfort is hard to describe in words—in short, it feels like the you are melting into her cleavage like a snow strip on the peak at any time.
Mina’s tits may not as big as Momo and Jihyo, it still feels like heaven. Meanwhile, Nayeon also titfucked you once. But Mina's service is completely different which Nayeon’s would be hard to compare with.
You don't even know when you started to thrust in coordination. Waves of sexual pleasure crashing your head, you close your eyes and moan out uncontrollable screams.
Mina lowers her head with a smile, "sip" loudly, and sucks the mushroom cap protruding from the gap with her red lips. “Ugh!” You feel like being shocked by an electric shock, and the fiery pleasure broke through your body in an instant. You already endured to the limit, and finally break out crazily.
"Ahh!" Mina exclaimed, then chuckle coquettishly, her breasts were still squeezing the iron rod tightly, she closes her eyes, and endure your fountain without avoiding it. Her hair, her face, the corners of her mouth… are all covered in white. Mina keep stroking you with her tits until she feels your orgasm has ended.
Mina looks at me with a charming smile, and asks: "Boss, do you like me to help you in this way? I have practiced for a long time." Then she dips a trace of semen with a finger from her tits, and put it in her mouth to taste it flirtatiously. You stare at her blankly, your mind is blank in the aftertaste after the climax, and you just nod and moan slightly.
‘You can find me next time if you want a titjob, boss. I believe I am better than Jihyo.’ Mina squints her eyes and smiles delicately. ‘Now we can take a quick nap together before the dinner. It may be the only time that we can sleep together in the trip.’
You accept Mina's proposal, and as you finish our shower, you dress her yourself and lead her to the bed. You lay down and bring her on top of you. You press her head to your chest. "I love you, Minari. I really hope your parents like me." You hug her tightly. "If not…I want to run away with you." You slowly fall asleep when you keep Mina in your arms. A few minutes later you fall asleep, Mina whispers. ‘I am sorry… Boss… I want to be with you forever too… I am sorry…’
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divine-donna · 1 year
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Please could I request headcanons of the house of the dragon crew where a marriage is arranged between them and their childhood best friend who secretly likes them 💙💙
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hi! of course you may. these took a bit longer because i moved back into my apartment for school. and requests will probably close within the next few weeks since this semester is going to be busy.
but please enjoy these head canons!
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ser criston cole
ser criston is a lowborn man, thus the arrangement comes as a shock. because arranged marriages were very much a highborn thing. but considering your own background, coming from a lesser house that served as a vassal under house baratheon, it seemed to be the right choice. he wasn’t exactly happy considering that it would interfere with his oaths and duties. of course, his disappointment and coldness towards the arrangement, despite the fact that you two have known each other for years, made you upset. especially considering the fact that you have liked him for quite some time now. perhaps this is why so many marriages tend to grow bitter.
“of course i care about you (y/n), but don’t you think you deserve someone better? someone who has time for your marriage? i have oaths, duties to fulfill! i cannot get married if i aim to be a member of the kingsguard.”
daemon targaryen
marriage arrangements are pretty awful. daemon knows from experience. and despite the fact that it’s attached to you, a friend he considers dear, makes it even worse. arranged marriages are boring. domestic life never satisfied him. and he doesn’t believe that domestic life will make him more appealing. domestic life won’t give him the love he desires. part of him wonders why you agreed with this arrangement when you know full well his stance on arranged marriage. perhaps it may have something to do with the fact that you have fallen in love with him, that you want to scavenge what little of his reputation and honor he has. you were always his defender and viserys could only shake his head, advising you to not forget yourself. but you would never forget yourself nor daemon. daemon was part of you and you were willing to be the good spouse necessary to salvage what is left for him.
“it pains me to see you waste yourself over this marriage. we can simply leave. are you really satisfied being my spouse for the rest of your life, (y/n)? i care about you too much to subject you to such a miserable fate. you deserve better.”
rhaenyra targaryen
rhaenyra loves you, yes. she cares about you. you’re her best friend. or were. she hasn’t seen you for years. and this is the first time she sees you, when her father has basically sold her off to join you in marriage. nothing more infuriates her and makes her feel sick to her stomach. it hurts to see that rhaenyra is in pain, but a duty has to be fulfilled. your family wants a piece of the targaryen dynasty and using your love for the princess, as well as your connection with her, provided the perfect opportunity to sink their claws into the iron throne. you try to be as courteous as possible but rhaenyra is almost never around to talk to you. it hurts, causes your heart to shatter.
“i went flying on syrax tonight. i don’t necessarily love marriage (y/n). the idea of becoming like my mother...i do not want to entertain the thought and reality. and my father has signed away my life as if i was his chattel.”
alicent hightower
alicent mentally prepared herself for possibly being arranged to marry someone from a young age. but she especially prepared herself for a miserable marriage to a man that would not love her. so she was ecstatic when she entered the room and saw you. she could not ask for someone better! and of course, you were happy as well. you have loved her since childhood and to be able to marry her? well, it was your dream come true. it appears the gods have answered your prayers and finally granted you a wish.
“i must be honest, (y/n). i was nervous walking into that room. but my heart soared upon seeing you. i could not ask for a better partner in this world.”
aegon targaryen
to be bound to duty from birth is a miserable existence. and part of that duty is to marry. the claim for the iron throne is at stake and it is a necessity to arrange alliances ahead of time, even against his own will. his mother understood the bloodbath of westerosi politics and attempted to minimize her son’s pain with you. you became aegon’s buffer, if you will. there is not a single person who would deal with his remarks, deal with his drunken episodes, more than you. you were willing to take care of him and he would often wake up to you by his bedside. sometimes awake, sometimes asleep. and he felt guilty. extremely guilty. your family was the perfect pawn needed for the war of succession, to cement his hold on westeros and the iron throne. he knew you loved him. it was no secret. you were horrible at keeping your emotions in check. you deserved not to be his buffer. you deserved to be with him without any malice behind the arrangement.
“i cannot promise to fulfill my duties. not all of them anyways. the people expect certain duties from me. there is a target at my back. and you can leave any time you want. you don’t have to stay. but if you do, know that i love you and do not stay behind for me. i am already a dead man.”
aemond targaryen
aemond meant it when he said he would fulfill his duty. he was an honorable man. you know this from childhood and part of you wished that you two were betrothed. you would do anything for your best friend and you were so hopelessly in love with him. he didn’t realize it when he was younger, but aegon did. and aegon taunted you with remarks about how you two would never be together. oh how he was wrong. so wrong. aemond showed up at your house’s seat with a rolled up piece of parchment and a demand to pledge loyalty to aegon ii. of course, your family rightfully asked what was in it for them, especially because they kept their oaths and swore fielty to rhaenyra. a marriage pact. with (y/n). is what he said. and you swore your heart almost stopped. it was a tempting offer, but you begged your family to let you marry him. they were no stranger to your strong feelings for the one-eyed prince and it looked like rhaenyra’s faction would be defeated. so with hesitancy, they swear fidelity to aegon ii and aemond takes you back with him to king’s landing. his hold on your hand the entire ride is gentle and you notice the smallest bit of pink painting his cheeks.
“i apologize for the...suddenness of this arrangement, (y/n). i advised my mother to let me marry you and convinced her. not only is your house necessarily for securing allegiance, but i...have loved you for some time. there are few people who took care of me when i was younger. i wanted to pay my debt.”
helaena targaryen
many people would not want to marry helaena targaryen, believing her to be peculiar and already declaring her a spinster for her lack of interest in more domestic activities. you, however, love her for her interest. after all, she helped you get over your fear of bugs. you’ve been in love with her since. so when you were given the chance to marry her, you took it. helaena was surprised when her mother said your name and you walked in, pride ingrained within your posture. she couldn’t help but rejoice in private, for a miserable life of marriage would not be her future. instead, it would be with someone who cared for her and hugged her tenderly.
“please stay over tonight, (y/n). i miss your touch. it has been a long time since we have layed like this. your lap is still as comfortable as ever. i do not want this day to end.”
jacaerys velaryon
it’s important to have some sort of grasp on the houses in westeros. many of them swore fidelity, but rhaenyra knows how they really think of her. a woman sitting upon the iron throne is inconceivable. but she had a strategy and sent her son over with a list of demands, asking for fidelity from your family. your family was very influential and perhaps could sway the region to swear fidelity to rhaenyra. and she sent someone you have loved since you were a child: jace. you were surprised to see him in your home. but the offer was something that you had wanted since you were younger: marriage to him. you were ecstatic and so was your family, so of course they agreed. and when you met him later that night, he revealed that he was happy to be marrying someone he knew.
“most people tend to not meet their betrothed until their wedding ceremony. or a little before that. i have the fortune of being betrothed to you, to someone who accepts me as i am.”
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mickimagnum · 5 months
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Before Sundown Interview
"Hey, everyone! Welcome to Devin's Dude Ranch: Before Sundown. I"m your host, Venessa Jeong and here with me is the star of our upcoming series, Devin's Dude Ranch, our Bachelorette, Devin Delaney. Welcome, Devin!"
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"Thanks, Venessa. I'm excited to be here. Honestly, I can't believe this is happening," Devin said with a nervous laugh.
"Well, you better believe it! We've hand-picked five single men, especially for you, and they're all chomping at the bit for a chance to win your heart."
"Nice. A horse pun," Devin replied, trying to distract from the crimson that began creeping into her cheeks.
"I thought you'd appreciate it," Vanessa smiled before moving on, "Now, tell me, Devin, what made you decide to look for love as a Bachelorette?"
"When I was first approached about doing the show, my first reaction was 'no way,' but after thinking about it, I couldn't deny it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You know, I really don't have time to go out and meet people, but I do want my happily-ever-after just like everyone else. And I figured, why not try it? Plenty of people have found love doing the show, so I'm going into this with positive expectations."
"I like that. And, I for one, cannot wait to see how your love story unfolds and who you choose."
"Yeah, me neither," Devin joked and sat back in her seat.
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"For many of our viewers, this will be their first time meeting you. How would you sum yourself up for them, Devin?"
"Oh, gosh, you're coming with the hard questions," Devin replied as she draped her arm across the back of her seat to carefully consider her answer before continuing, "My life has revolved around training horses and my nectar business, Echo Valley Nectar, came about only as a way to fund it. All I've ever known is hard work, which I think has kept me humble and my feet planted on the ground. Really, Venessa, at the end of the day, I'm a simple girl. Just give me open sky, good company, good food, good nectar, and horses. Then I'm happy."
"Don't forget Mr. Right!" Venessa laughed as she shuffled through the cards in her hands.
"If you can find him, I'll take him," Devin grinned.
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"Speaking of Mr. Right," Venessa continued, "As you know, our experts have matched you with five single men who we feel are of excellent compatibility. But, what will it take for them to impress you?"
Devin paused a moment before answering, "Honestly, if they can just come in and be themselves, that will impress me more than anything else. Like, don't put on airs and try to impress me. That's one of my biggest pet peeves - you know, when you can tell someone isn't being genuine," Devin then turned and looked directly into the camera, "Just be yourself, guys. It's better we find if we actually click up front than a year down the road when we're engaged or whatever. Let's be real. From day one."
"Well said," Venessa replied with a bob of her head, "I feel like more people could use that advice."
"All I'm saying, is I'm going to be upfront about all this shenangiousness," Devin then gestured to her entire person, "so I would respect the hell out of any man that is willing to do the same."
"Did you just invent a word?"
"I very well might have."
"I love it."
"Me too."
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"Besides someone who's confident being themselves, what else are you looking for in a partner?" Venessa then asked.
"Someone who likes horses, obviously," Devin laughed before continuing, "But also someone who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty and sees themself living and enjoying the ranch life with me. Someone who is real-world smart but kind. ..And will he definitely need a good sense of humor to survive any time me."
"After having just met you, I can second that last one."
Devin shrugged, "Life's too short. We might as well get silly with it."
Venessa's laugh rang out as she shook her head and Devin settled back in her chair again, as if satisfied that her job was done.
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After glancing at the last queue card, Venessa said, "Alright Devin, last question, ultimately, what is it that you're hoping for from your experience?"
"I mean, the same thing everyone says. I want to find my person. Down the road, hopefully marriage and a family. That's it."
"And I hope you find it," Venessa said sincerely, "Devin, thank you so much for hanging out with me and answering the burning questions I know we all had."
"Yeah, of course. Thanks for having me!"
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Venessa then turned directly to the camera, "Thanks for joining us for this episode of Before Sundown: Devin's Dude Ranch. Don't forget to tune in tomorrow, Monday December 4th, for the premiere of Devin's Dude Ranch, where Devin will meet her five contestants for the first time! And now, here's a sneak peak of the full cast. See you tomorrow at Echo Valley Ranch, SimNation."
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Stay Tuned: Devin's Dude Ranch Begins Tomorrow, December 4th!
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yujo-nishimura · 5 months
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The Escape - Part 26
Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7 - Part 8 - Part 9 - Part 10 - Part 11 - Part 12 - Part 13 - Part 14 - Part 15 - Part 16 - Part 17 - Part 18 - Part 19 - Part 20 - Part 21 - Part 22 - Part 23 - Part 24 - Part 25
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After he ended this speech and the crew members were determined to not only escape Baroque works, but also fight them in case they would try to pursue you all again, Buggy stepped towards you, asking you to come to his cabin. You hoped he couldn't see from your face what you had been thinking the whole time. 
The tension between you and Buggy was almost unbearable as he sat on his chair and you just stood with your back against his door. The sense of disconnection between the two of you lingered, and it seemed that every attempt to mend the relationship and create a healthier dynamic only served to reinforce its toxicity and strangeness. Each time you strove to bridge the gap and find common ground, one or both of you succumbed to the overwhelming power of emotions. "How is your hand?" the captain asks, his voice pulling you back to the present moment. You shift your gaze towards your hand, which is still wrapped in bandages, a reminder of the injury you had inflicted on yourself amidst all the chaos. “It is fine. I have forgotten that I actually had an injury.” You answer honestly. He seems to be satisfied with this and nods. 
“Thank you for coming out and rescuing me.”
“I could say the same, Captain.” “May I ask now, why are the marines and Baroque works after you? I know we had this conversation before and you are somehow hesitant.. but I feel if I have a crew member on board where I am not the only one who considered her valuable I might have the right to know why others think the same,..”
"I believe the reasons why the Marines and an assassination syndicate find me intriguing might be quite different from what you perceive as valuable," you say, a playful tone lacing your words. Sensing an opportunity to lighten the mood, you decide to employ a flirtatious joke, taking a slow and deliberate step closer to the captain.
Buggy's eyes widen, caught off guard by your sudden approach. He quickly rises to his feet, his expression shifting from surprise to seriousness.
“Y/n. Please, just try to be honest here with me. Is this something you can share or shall I never ask again and just accept that I have a potential danger on board…?” 
You sit down on his bed, the comfortable pillow and sheets push back against you, you crave for a comfortable sleeping place like this since your hammock is not the best place to get rest in. 
“Sit down again and I will tell you.”, you breathe out heavily, looking into his deep green eyes, you want to feel these eyes on your forever and you want him to trust you and know more about you than anyone else. You feel ready to let him into your life. More than ever before. Buggy listens, sitting down, his face full of anticipation. 
“When I was still in Windmill village and Luffy was still small and innocent, I was 5 years older than him and already in trouble with the world government and the marines.” 
Buggy just looks at you, he does not interrupt you now, giving you the time to share your story. 
“In fact I was the leader of a rebellious army, nothing serious, just the things you do as a teenager when you are charismatic enough to gather some people around you and if you feel like you want to make a change.” 
You cannot endure his gaze any longer and you rest your eyes on your own bandaged hand for a while. 
“We were unhappy with the tax collector in Windmill village. I had started a peaceful protest and a campaign against him, although he was sent directly by the world government we thought he was taxing us too much, he came too frequently and the people who had less always had to pay more. It was just a way of terrorizing the oppressed and poor…” 
You sigh again, it seemed like this had happened a long long time ago somewhere else, not in the world you lived in now. 
“One of my fellow revolutionary members took the whole thing too seriously. I think he also wanted to impress me. His own family was especially affected by this, he was one of the poorest kids in the village and his frustration eventually turned into rage. One day he decided to kill the tax collector in our name and as I tried to stop him, I realized that his anger was beyond my control.” 
You gaze at Buggy once more, your eyes filled with sincerity and earnestness.
"He waited for the collector at his house and killed him brutally with a knife. We later discovered that he was not only dispatched by the World Government, but he was also a high-ranking Marine general. Once I learned of this, the World Government began to pursue me as well, as I was the leader of the entire movement," you recount, your voice carrying the weight of the injustice that befell you.
Buggy, with his head slightly tilted, has been attentively listening to your narrative. Now he quickly interrupts you: "But was there no trial? Did they not realize that you were not responsible for these actions?"
You let out a slow, weary sigh. "No," you respond, your voice tinged with sadness. "This individual left a note in his house, claiming that I had inspired him to commit this heinous act. They couldn't find him. Some speculate that he fled on a ship the same day, while others believe he took his own life. Regardless, it does not matter to the World Government who will be punished. They simply require someone to blame, someone to execute."
The absence of a fair trial, the absence of an opportunity to prove your innocence, highlights the unforgiving nature of the World Government's pursuit. You and Buggy both understand the unyielding determination of those in power to find a scapegoat and impose their brand of justice.
Buggy gets up from his chair now, walking towards you and sitting down next to you on the bed. You can feel the warmth of his body, being so close to you you start to feel dizzy again. 
“This is why I decided to become a pirate. If I am an outlaw and wanted anyway, then…” 
Your voice breaks because Buggy has put his hand on your knees, a very innocent gesture. He did not want to interrupt you, but he also wanted to show his support. 
Curiosity fills his eyes as he gently asks, "But if you're wanted, why have I never come across your wanted poster?"
You take a moment to steady yourself, feeling the closeness between you making it difficult to find the right words. With Buggy being so near, you muster the courage to respond, "Different name, different hairstyle." It's a brief explanation, but in this intimate space, it is enough to convey the lengths you've gone to conceal your true identity.
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Honor Bound
Gave this an ending-for-now to get myself warmed back up after Sabezra DinBo week. At some point I want to give this a whole fic worthy of posting on AO3, but for now it’s just here.
Again, a possible Vital Record road, this one where John surrenders to the Covenant in exchange for his daughter’s release. Thel ‘Vadam doesn’t know what to make of it.
@sarnakhwritesthings @ageless-aislynn @christian-latte-anon @sweethoneyjazzeuphoria
Uncertainty was not a familiar feeling to Thel ‘Vadam.
However, as he stood outside the holding cell and observed human inside, Thel could think of no other way to feel.
The human—the Demon—sat in the corner, still armored, head leaning on the wall, eyes closed. Sleeping?
Why has he not tried to escape? The shipmaster wondered. The Demon could easily bend the steel bars and walk out of the cell. He could shoot his way off of High Charity if he wanted to.
The only possible explanation, then, was that the Demon didn’t want to.
But why?
The Demon woke from his doze and Thel instinctively braced for a confrontation. But the prisoner made no move to fight.
Why?
“Your helmet,” Thel managed gracelessly after an awkward moment.
“Oh.” The Demon stood and Thel opened the pass-through in the bars. This cell had been designed for smaller Covenant species, not humans, certainly not Spartans.
“Ah, thank you.” The Demon set the helmet on the floor and sat back down.
Thel almost left, then turned back. “The Prophets will kill you.” He didn’t know why he felt the need to explain this to the Demon. Thel didn’t know why he felt a lot of things today. “When they are done with you. They will kill you.”
“Yeah, probably,” the Demon said.
Thel knew he should say something, but his growing confusion and incomplete understanding of the humans’ language combined to render him mute.
The Demon looked at him in a way Thel couldn’t decipher.
“My apologies,” the Sangheili rushed out. “I am not versed in human social protocols.”
The Demon’s lips quirked upward. “Seems like we have something in common.”
Was that an attempt at bonding? 
Thel knew humans well enough to fight them and kill them, but evidently not well enough to talk to them.
He had never needed to talk to them.
“You did not fight when we took you,” Thel said.
“Defeats the point of a surrender,” the Demon said.
“If you plan to bring your comrades to take High Charity—”
“I don’t,” the Demon said quickly. “I ordered them not to come back for me.”
This situation was becoming stranger by the nanosecond. “Why?”
“Why what?”
“Why surrender?” Thel closed a clawed hand around one of the bars. “Why give yourself for her?”
“Do you have children, Shipmaster?”
Thel paused. “I do not,” he answered quietly.
“Well, if you ever do, you’ll know the answer to that question.”
The conviction in the Demon’s answer made Thel pause again.
This cannot be his only objective. Turning himself over to us only to save his offspring? He must have another angle. Men like us never do anything without a plan.
Thel stopped short and repeated his last thought.
Men like us?
“I don’t imagine you found my rifle, too?” The Demon asked. He was making that face again.
Is this humor? Irony? 
Human social protocol really was beyond Thel’s grasp.
“I did not,” Thel answered honestly.
The Demon nodded. 
“But I will…I will…” Thel tried to find the right phrase. “Look for it,” the shipmaster finally managed.
That seemed to satisfy the Demon.
Thel left the prison, a strange disturbance pulling at him.
This human gave himself for his child.
My people took the child.
Humans are without honor.
Thel pulled his mandibles together as the feeling in his gut intensified.
Why couldn’t he help thinking the only honor he’d seen today had come from his enemy?
No, I don’t know what Thel’s exact position or role is here. One of many things I have to figure out before writing the rest of this.
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wannaeatramyeon · 9 months
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hihi!! i thought this was funny and wanted to tell you😭
i was telling my friend about Goo and how i would absolutely marry him and they said that he needs their blessing. i asked what he can do to get their blessing and they said he needed to write them an essay about how much he loves me so, to entertain them, i wrote them an essay from Goo's perspective about why he wants to marry me with a 20 minute timer. it was 584 words in the end and I worked a miracle.
Moral of the story: Goo got the blessing😭so uhhh you can always write your way into someones life??
This tickled me, just imagining the unhinged ramblings from Goo POV mixed with your own. Drop it please.
Inbox clearing time! Non fic requests answered: 6. (Check it - plus my fave Lookism arcs!)
To the non-anon anon that I have not included and I don't know what to do with your message - No, I won't hold your hand while you poop. Good luck with that.
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Really?? I feel so... unhinged and nonsensical (even more so than usual) when I rant. Seriously thank you for reading!?!!?
PTJ did somewhat write women with more of a personality in his Life As A Loser Series so it seems more of a shame that he's lost his touch and catering much more towards teenage boys with his current series.
Which. Fine. Action manhwa - great. BUT if your target audience are teenage boys then yknow, wouldn't it be even BETTER to write some strong badass women so these impressionable youngsters realise that not all girls need saving, and oh look. Girls are human too. With their own ambitions and flaws and imperfections, just like everyone else.
If you must make them simp, form a harem. Also. FINE. At least give them something beyond that.
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Hey Black Anon! Sorry again for how long it took me to respond to your ask before, and hope it's going much better for yourself since your last request.
I'm muuuuch more responsive with DMs so if you ever wanna come out of anon - come shout at me in my DMs!!
HTF s2 is really... something. Completely lost the meaning of HTF and Viral Hit. Don't blame you for dropping it. Alas, the Taehoon grip on me is still going STRONG.
LOL. Me in a similar position, wondering if I should get into JJK.
Can I... recommend some of my fave arcs if you ever do decide to read Lookism? The ones I like are generally more story driven.
Vasco's backstory (prepare the tissues) - 52 - 57
Johan + Zack + Mira backstory (cult warning, another sad arc) - 132 - 138
Goddog (another pretty sad arc with Johan) - 199 - 213
Jacedichi Files (silly crime solving with Burn Knuckles) - 215 - 218
One Night (Johan + Jace!! Fun action) - 258 - 262
Jake Kim (PLEASE READ THIS IF NOTHING ELSE) - 302 - 318
Workers (2A) (Rescuing Sinu. Honestly, I cry almost every time. Read Jake Kim's arc to appreciate this!) - 372 - 392
Let me know if you ever get into it!!!
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Me??? Mine????? I cannot write that guy so thank you - that means A LOT to me! I will try harder to write a decent Eli (that doesn't devolve into ranting about his current direction).
Thank you for reading and being so friggin CUTE!! 💖
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I feel a vaguely threatening tone from this.
Like something Goo would recite before walking into a darkened warehouse with a crowbar 🤔
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Baby there's nothing noble about this, but it is actually more satisfying than my normal job lol (lolling through tears).
Thank you so much for reading!! My single braincell has been firing quite well with these ideas.
Anon. Honestly this is adorable, I've screenshat this for a pick me up ahhhhhhh 🥹
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My dear 🕊️ anon, thank you for reading my DG fic! I also feel very little for DG but I will admit I am coming around to him.
YES!!! I LOVE the idea of someone getting close to James Lee in his younger years, and him being soft for the reader.
And then I also like angst so let's bring those 2 things together. Heh.
Eeeee I also added that Remember fic to my list of faves that I have written.
Please. I also have a list of fictional men I am unwell over. Let's start a support group! 🫠
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