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stayextrafrosty · 5 years

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What About Us?

Request: Patrick walks off stage one night, after acting odd and distant from everyone for a few days and confides in the reader that he wants to start a family. The only problem is he isn't in a relationship with the anyone. The reader, without thinking is like, 'I can help you.' naturally, Patrick is taken aback, but the reader is so far down the rabbit hole at this point she's like, 'sure! Why not? Let's go for it!'

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Warning: some sexy stuff but not a full smut

Authors Note: I have no idea what the relationship between Bronx and Meagan is so I just have Pete refer to her by name rather than “mom.”

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I tossed the ball to Pete’s kid, Bronx and tried not to laugh at his awful attempt at catching it. I cheered him on as he made a pitiful attempt to throw it back to me. He really was one of the cutest. I did wonder why Pete brought them along on tours. I’m sure it was rough on them.

“You’re gunna tire me out kid,” I teased him. He let out this giddy laugh and ran after the ball I had tossed back to him.

I never gave a lot of thought to having kids. I suppose I did want them some day but I hadn’t found the right person. My parents were of course pressuring me to figure it out because I was going to ‘run out of time.’

I dared to look away from Bronx and check the time on my phone. Almost six. Pete or Meagan would be coming to get him soon. There was a text from my mom asking how the tour was going. She asked this every few days and it was almost getting annoying. There were the same stories about crazy fans trying to sneak backstage or some sort cool thing a fan gave them at the meet and greet.

I looked up as the door clicked open. Pete and the rest of the guys were laughing about something or other. Patrick brought up the end and he smiled at me as he walked in. I smiled back but had the wind knocked out of me by Bronx jumping into my lap.

“Careful there, kid! Don’t hurt her. You don’t want a new babysitter, do you?” Pete laughed as I glared at him, hugging Bronx.

“That’s all I am? A babysitter? Not like I’ve known you guys for years or anything,” I huffed. They all laughed as Bronx climbed off me. “Be good,” I called to him. He laughed as he ran up and hugged Pete.

“Let’s go little guy. Meagan’s waiting.” Pete held his hand as they walked out together. The other guys tossed themselves on the other couch, chatting away. Something about a new band they were both into. Patrick sat down next to me, taking off his hat and placing it on the table beside him.

“You’re really great with him ya know?” I shrugged and smiled at him.

“Maybe it’s just cause I’ve known him his whole life,” I said, stretching. Patrick chuckled and glanced over to the door. I could never quite pinpoint what he was thinking and figured it’d be rude of me to ask. He looked back to me, a blush dusting his cheeks.

“You don’t have to answer if it’s too personal, but have you ever considered having kids? You seem to be a natural.” I thought. I didn’t mind the personal question but I must have been quiet for too long. Patrick rushed to cover the silence, “never mind, that was rude. I’m sorry. I really should keep those thoughts to myself.” I raised an eyebrow.

“Oh, no. Not at all. Please continue asking me things! I want you guys to know about me. Let me think,” I paused. “I suppose I never bought into the whole ‘maternal instinct’ thing but I do like kids. Maybe that’s why I’m good at it.” I shrugged. “I haven’t given a lot of thought to my own kids but I guess when I find the right person I’ll want them.”

Patrick nodded and fiddled with his fingers. He looked like he wanted to say something but held back. For what reason, I had no idea. Joe and Andy called Patrick’s attention to whatever they were talking about. He looked happy but something wasn’t quite right.

Maybe it was rude to stare but I couldn’t pull my eyes away this time. I was curious about him and he never said a whole lot about his personal life. I think he had a girlfriend at one point but she never came around and then he stopped talking about her all together so I assumed they broke up.

He was cute but I had never thought about him in that sense. Not until today and it was more of a passing thought. I’m sure he could get a girlfriend if he wanted and he certainly had the free pick of girls.

A knock at the door signaled that it was time for them to get ready for the show. Pete stepped in the room.

“Alright, let’s get on it,” he said enthusiastically. The other three agreed and hurried out the door, Patrick taking up the back like usual. He looked back at me and I saluted.

“Kill it,” I said with a smile. He grinned but it seemed half-hearted. It was probably nothing I needed to worry about.

The show went without a hitch and Patrick’s mood seemed to improve drastically. The issue was it never stayed that way. He would get quiet unexpectedly, usually right before a show when Pete was taking Bronx to Meagan.

I tried asking him what was wrong but he would always smile and say, ‘nothing.’ I didn’t want to push him but it was like he was cutting everyone off. Where there some issues within the band I wasn’t aware of? Were they arguing about tracks or the writing process again?

Maybe the guys were due for another break but Patrick was usually very good at working things out within the band. And nothing seemed of with the rest of them. God knows Joe would say if he was pissed or annoyed.

“Dude, I hate to admit it but I have to agree with Y/N. Somethings been up with you,” Joe pointed out after I tried asking again. Guess I wasn’t as quiet as I thought when talking.

“Sorry. Just a bit out of it I suppose.” Patrick was never out of it. At least during shows. But this had been going on for the last few nights. It’s like his energy was sapped.

Yesterday was particularly bad. He doesn’t talk anywhere near as much as Pete but when asked a direct question he was super slow to respond. Joe even stepped in to save the joke. The songs weren’t affected but his general presence onstage was.

“Alright, well at least we have a couple days break. Will that help?” Pete rested a hand on his shoulder. Patrick shrugged and forced a smile.

“Yea. Probably just tired. We are nearing the end of the tour. I’ll be fine after some rest. It won’t effect any more shows.” The guys all nodded and made their way to the backstage area. Patrick didn’t even glance at me as he followed.

This cold shoulder was starting to hurt my feelings. I had to figure out what was wrong. I suppose I couldn’t force him to tell me anything but I thought we had become good friends.

The show went better and Patrick engaged the crowd. I could tell it was forced but hopefully the crowd couldn’t. I scrolled through their social media to see if I could find any mention of the changed attitude. If they did notice, most were telling him to get rest because clearly, he was tired.

I stood just offstage, watching as they laughed and thanked the crowd. Andy tossed his drumsticks from the night into the crowd. I wondered if anyone ever got hurt from those. It’s not like it was a guitar pick. I laughed as Pete was almost pulled into the crowd.

My eyes drifted to Patrick. He was waving but backing off the stage quickly. He gave his guitar to one of the stagehands and rushed out of the stage area. I ran after him, clearly, he was trying to get out and to the hotel before the crowds.

“Trick! Hold on!” He only slowed for a moment to look at who was calling him. But he continued his pace until he made it out the door. This asshole was running from me. What was his problem?

I finally caught up to him as he was getting into the car. I grabbed the door before he was able to close it and climbed in after him. The driver pulled out as soon as I shut it. I could see the look of surprise on Patrick’s face before the shadows took over.

“Y/N what—”

“What’s going on because this isn’t tired behavior. I know you better that you’d like to think, Trick,” I said quietly, crossing my arms. He turned away from me, pressing himself against the door.

“It’s nothing you need to worry about.” I stared at him through the darkness. We would occasionally pass under a streetlight and the shadows would cut over his cheekbones. I thought I saw a wetness in his eyes but couldn’t be sure. Maybe it was just sweat.

I let the rest of the car ride sit in silence. I studied him instead. He removed his hat and ran a hand through his hair. An image of my hand running through it instead passed through my head. Patrick was probably as perfect a guy as I would ever find. Of course, I only realized this in the past few days.

It was a small crush. That’s what I tried to tell myself. I would catch myself thinking about a future with him. I wondered if he would take care of me or let me work like I wanted to. But what if we had kids? Would he stay with me to take care of them?

The car pulled into the back lot of a hotel. He tried to shut me in the car but I was faster. I followed him inside and refuse to even acknowledge the stares we got as I kept pace with him.

“Patrick please,” I begged. “Please talk to me.” He pushed a keycard into the reader and slipped into his room, slamming the door in my face. I stood there in shock. He would never be so rude to anyone.

I felt tears prick at the corners of my eyes. I sighed and stepped away from the door. Clearly, he wanted to be alone. I gave up.

I was surprised when the door creaked open slowly. Patrick’s hair was disheveled and face slightly red. I placed my hand on the door and pushed it open fully. There was no resistance from him.

I stepped into the dark room after him and let the door click shut behind me. He turned on a lamp by the side of the bed. The bed, freshly made, sank under his weight. Patrick dropped his head into his hands.

“Look, I’m sorry I treated you that way. I just,” he trailed off, voice shaking. I took a spot next to him. I wanted to wrap and arm around his shoulders but that might scare him out of talking.

“It’s just me. You can tell me anything and I won’t tell a soul,” I reassured him. “I like to think I’m a good listener. At least that’s what Bronx tells me.” Attempting a joke made him shrink back from me. Crap. He stood and ran a hand through his hair.

“Damnit,” he huffed. I raised an eyebrow. Was there something about Bronx that I didn’t know? Or worse, Pete didn’t know?

“Hey, did Bronx say something? Is he ok?” Patrick glanced at me but looked away quickly. He clenched and unclenched his fists.

“Yea he’s fine.”

“Well when I mentioned him you seemed to get anxious,” I pointed out.

“It has nothing to do with him.”

“Then why did you suddenly—”

“Because I want one ok!” He had never snapped at me before. I blinked in surprise and couldn’t register his words for a moment. I stood slowly, ready to ask what he meant. He took a deep breath and elaborated, “A kid I mean. A family of my own.”

Realization hit me like a car. No wonder he always looked so sad when Pete or Meagan took Bronx away. I didn’t know what to say to him.

“Well,” I started. “What’s stopping you?” He let out a sarcastic laugh.

“No girlfriend. No wife. Need one of those before I can even think about kids.” He sounded spiteful. Maybe he was thinking about his ex? I wanted to comfort him.

“Well that’s an easy fix. I’m right here.” I rushed out the first thing that came to my mind. An awkward silence settled on the room. I could feel the heat rushing to my face.

Patrick was staring at me with disbelief. He didn’t seem repulsed by the idea and a look of genuine consideration passed over his features. I wanted to run out of the room but I was all in. I wanted to try with him.

“You’re not just screwing with me, right?” I was almost insulted by the hesitation in his voice. I straightened my back.

“Never. I’m serious.” His cheeks turned red as he stumbled over his words.

“You mean… you really uh… wanna… with me? I mean… um… a relationship? And all the uh… other stuff?” I nodded and the awkward silence returned.

I bit my lip and stepped toward him. Now or never I suppose.

“Y/N?” I didn’t give him a chance to continue. I pressed my lips against his gently. I was a bit taller than him but it didn’t bother me. I waited for him to push me away but it never came. Instead his hands rested on my hips, and he kissed me back.

I shuddered as he pulled me closer. My hands wandered into his hair and I didn’t care if it was still damp from sweat. It felt nice to be pressed against him. He was warm and soft and I loved the way we fit together.

When we broke apart I took a risk. I pulled him back toward the bed. I wasn’t ready for kids just yet but there was nothing wrong with testing the water. Patrick followed me almost eagerly. His fingers gripped my hips and I pressed my mouth against his again. It didn’t last as long due to me flipping us around.

He sucked in a surprised breath as I pushed him down onto the mattress. He didn’t seem bothered when I straddled his lap and nipped at his bottom lip. I thought I heard him whimper and I grinned.

His hands drifted under my shirt and ran over my skin, making me shiver. I sighed his name and he pulled my hips against his. My excitement got the better of me and I crushed my mouth against his. I could feel him chuckle and respond just as eagerly.

His tongue touched my lips, requesting entrance. I opened up to him slowly but he never rushed me. I ran my hands over his chest and down to the hem of his shirt, lifting slowly. He sat up and we laughed at the clumsy removal of the damned thing.

His skin was warm under my fingers. I caught him grinning like an idiot and kissed both his cheeks. He rolled his eyes at me and I took his hands in mine. I bit my lip as I guided his hands to the hem of my shirt and pushed it up.

Patrick smiled and stopped his hands, placing a quick kiss on my lips. I didn’t have time to respond before he pulled my shirt back down and pulled me into a hug. I was confused. Was this not what he wanted?

“Y/N. As much as I want this, I refuse to rush it. We have all the time in the world. And won’t you at least let me take you on a date first? I want to do this in some sort of right way.” He chucked as he held my face gently.

His smile was so genuine and sweet I could have cried. I smiled and turned away from him in embarrassment.

“I guess I did kind of jump you,” I muttered. He laughed and pressed a gentle kiss to my neck. I shivered as his tongue touched me briefly.

“Only a little. Not that I really mind. Besides, I don’t need one of the guys walking in on us.” I giggled at the thought. Definitely not something I wanted either. I moved off him and he grabbed his shirt, still damp with sweat from the show. Patrick stood and grabbed my hand, goofy grin breaking through no matter how he tried to hide it.

“At least you don’t have to worry about whether I’m good with kids or not,” I joked. He rolled his eyes and laughed.

“I promise you won’t be a glorified babysitter. I’ll be there through the whole thing,” he said. He was already thinking so far ahead. But I couldn’t judge, so was I.

“Just remember you promised,” I said, hugging him.

“This is a partnership, Y/N. It will always be ‘us.’”

#band imagine #patrick stump imagine #patrick stump fanfiction #patrick stump x reader #fall out boy fanfiction #requested #my writing #thought about going into a full smut #but that just didn't make sense to me #so i settled for a make out and patrick being sweet #reader insert #fluffy #short and sweet #fandom #bandom

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pride-and-starry-eyed · 3 years

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Survey Junkie.

1 - Who was the last person you texted? Boo.

2 - When is your birthday? Dec. 23

3 - Who do you want to be with right now? :)

4 - What sports do you play? I do yoga, I don’t know if that’s considered a sport?

5 - Who is the first person in your contacts? AJ

6 - What is your favorite song as of the moment? At the moment... hmm, I think Landslide by Fleetwood

7 - If you were stranded on an island, who do you wish to be with? Frankie, Babe, or Brynn.

8 - What do you feel right now? A pain in my knee & wrist.

9 - What chocolate is your favorite? I am a dark choc lova.

10 - How many boyfriends/girlfriends did you have? Lol, not many friend.

11 - Why did you create a Tumblr account? I think I’ve covered this question before and I’m being a survey fiend of late so I’m gonna prevent myself from sounding repetitive.

12 - Who is your favorite blogger? Rachel Brathen.

13 - Where do you want to be right now? I think I’d like to be in Bermuda or something. I’m tired of the cold.

14 - What do you want to be in the future? Happy.

15 - When was the last time you cried? Why? I was watching Haunting of Bly Manor & the kids were in danger.

16 - Are you happy? I’m on a path to happiness & peace.

17 - Who do you miss? My friends, family, and myself.

18 - If you were given a chance, would you like to have a different life? I think so.

19 - What was the best thing you were given? Rascal.

20 - Who was the last person who called you? My supervisor.

21 - What is your favorite dish? i have a few, but I love the Greek Wrap at the diner near me.

22 - Who is your bestfriend? LB.

23 - What is your biggest regret? I don’t think I have a regret.

24 - Have you ever cheated on your partner? Yes.

25 - Who do you spend crazy moments with? Lol, Frankie or Brynn.

26 - Name someone pretty. Brynn <3

27 - Who was the last person you hugged? Eric.

28 - What kind of music do you listen to? I’m pretty eclectic, I listen to a wide variety of things.

29 - Are you over your past? Nah, I struggle with that a lot.

30 - Who is the last person in your contacts? Will

31 - What kind of person do you want to date? The type of person who compliments me.

32 - Do you have troubles sleeping at night? Sometimes. I definitely tossed & turned last night.

33 - From whom was the last text message you received? Babe.

34 - What do you prefer, jeans or skirt? I prefer dresses/skirts.

35 - How’s your heart? In good hands.

36 - Did you ever have a girlfriend/boyfriend whose name starts with a “J”? Mhm

37 - Do you like someone as of the moment? I love someone at the moment.

38 - What would you want to say to your latest ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend? I’ve said everything I had to say to them. We’re on good terms :) he knows I wish him the best in life.

39 - Do you have any phobias? I hate the dark & spiders.

40 - Did you try to change for a person? Definitely at a lot of times in my life when I was younger. Silly girl.

41 - What’s the nicest thing have you given to someone? This question makes no sense & even though you’re an inanimate survey I feel I need to point that out. Aside from that, the nicest thing I’ve given to someone is subjective to that person.

42 - Would you go back to your previous relationship? No

43 - Are you in a good or bad mood? I’m in a good mood.

44 - Name someone you can’t live without. LB & Frankie.

45 - Describe your dream date. I love concerts at Jones Beach, so probably seeing a band that I really love at Jones Beach Theatre & then going down to the water afterwards.

46 - Describe your dream wedding. Something really ethereal... I always wanted to get married in the forest between the trees w/ white linens and string lights running between them.

47 - How many roses did you receive last Valentine’s? My dad gave me a bundle of Yellow roses. not sure how many.

48 - Have you ever been kissed? AHEM. Frankie kisses me every day!!! Aside from being kissed by my dog, yea I’ve been kissed.

49 - How long is your longest relationship? My longest relationship was 9 years.

50 - Do you regret your past? No

51 - Can you do something stupid for someone else? I do stupid things for other people all the time. I do stupid things for no reason all the time, too.

52 - Have you ever cried over someone? Several times.

53 - Do you have a grudge against anyone? I’d like to say no, but I probably do.

54 - Are you a crybaby? I don’t think so lol.

55 - Do people praise you for your looks? Praise? No. I get compliments though.

56 - Did you fall for someone you shouldn’t? Subjective. I fell for people in my life and it didn’t work out, and sometimes I got hurt, but it helped me become the person that I am today & I’m quite pleased w/ the results.

57 - Have you ever done something bad but you don’t regret? Tons of things. Again, not always proud of the decisions I’ve made but they helped me get where I am today & I’m pleased w/ the results.

58 - Do you like getting hurt? No, wtf lol. I’m not a self masochist.

59 - Does anyone hate you? I don’t know, does anyone hate me now?

60 - Did you slap anyone whose name starts with an “R”? Hahaha probably my brother, yea.

61 - What hair color do you prefer? I like being blonde. I also don’t mind being brunette.

62 - If you can change anything about yourself, what is it? Hair color, I guess lol.

63 - Do you love someone as of the moment? Yup.

64 - Have you ever thought of killing yourself? Yes.

65 - Do you have issues with somebody in your school? I don’t go to school

66 - Can you live without internet? Technically no, I wouldn’t be able to work & so I wouldn’t be able to provide for myself.. Ergo, no, I wouldn’t be able to live without internet.

67 - What’s the song that remind you of your special someone? There are a few.

68 - Are you good at holding back your tears? Pretty good.

69 - Are you a crybaby? You asked me that already, now I just think you’re a dick.

70 - Have you ever experienced being hysterical? Like, laughing hysterically? yes. Being hysterical/a lunatic? No.

71 - Are you a KPOP fan? No

72 - Do you study hard? No lol

73 - Have you ever sacrificed something important to you for someone you love? My life lol

74 - Did you ever had a kiss under the moonlight? Yes

75 - Have you ever ridden a boat? Yesm

76 - Did you have an accident last year? Maybe I fell or something lol

77 - What kind of person are you? I’ll answer this the only way I know how; Capricorn Sun, Aquarius Rising & Scorpio Moon.

78 - Have you ever thought of killing someone? Wtf no lol

79 - Have you ever been jealous? Yup. Scorpio moon.

80 - How can you prove your love to someone? Actions.

81 - What are you thinking right now? I would be so boss at Name That Tune.

82 - Who is the 6th person in your contacts? Anthony C.

83 - Do you have any memories you want to erase? Nope

84 - Have you been hurt so bad that you can’t find words to explain how you feel? Sure

85 - Did you ever badmouth someone? Definitely. I’m human.

86 - Have you ever had an argument with someone? For sure.

87 - Do you have trust issues? Sometimes.

88 - Are you broken-hearted? No

89 - Who’s the person who first comes to your mind when someone mentions “love”? Babe.

90 - Do you think all the pain is worth it? Absol-fucking-lutely.

91 - Do you believe in the phrase “If it’s meant to be, it will be”? Che sera, sera.

92 - Who do you want to marry? :)

93 - Do you believe in destiny? To a point.

94 - Have you ever thought “I already found my soulmate”? A few times.

95 - How do you look right now? Like a tired mess.

96 - Do you believe that first true love never dies? To a point, yea.

97 - Have you found your true love? I think so.

98 - What should you be doing right now? Going in the shower.

99 - Name one of your ex-boyfriends/ex-girlfriends. Ethan.

100 - Did you ever feel like you’re not good enough? All the time.

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dontbethatshank · 7 years

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You Came Back, For What Exactly?

Imagine: High School AU - Paired with Gally Hope you enjoy..?

“Did you hear?” Newt asked Gally, sliding into the seat next to his friend at the Chemistry lab. “Hear what?” Gally asked, rolling his eyes, his pen in his mouth as he nervously tapped his foot as he reviewed notes for another class next period. “The new girl! The one that moved in behind your house last week? She’s supposed to start today. I heard that Teresa is supposed to have the same schedule as her, to be her guide or whatever, since she’s part of that new student/freshmen AVID program or whatever,” Newt said, shrugging as he got to the end of his explanation. Gally hummed, ignoring his friend, but he did indeed hear him. No one new ever came to Glade Heights High; for the most part, people left if anything. They were a great school, no doubt, but the city surrounding the school almost never had vacant houses. It was a decent sized city and there were two schools, Glade Heights being the school that had the smaller amount of spaces available to kids. But this new girl had managed to get one of the recently vacated spots just in time. And as if Newt could tell the future, in came Teresa, a girl coming in behind her. Newt jabbed Gally in his ribs and with an annoyed growl he looked up, dropping the pen that he was at one biting down on as he studied. The new girl was... different. She had hair down to the middle of her back, she had two medium sized, tight braids that went down on one side of her head a short fringe for bangs. Her hair was an electric turquoise - hints of deep emerald greens and shining blues glistened, the colors a bit faded from washing. She wore a simple fitting gray tank top with black skinny jeans and a loose fitting dark gray jacket. She had on heavy combat boots, a chained wallet that was short and connected to a belt loop before the wallet itself was hidden in her back pocket. On her shoulder hung an old looking, loose, baggy cloth of a bag. It was white with gray and black designs on it. In her arms she held two books and a notepad, a pen tucked behind her ear. ”Mrs. Samuels,” Teresa beamed, “The is Y/N.” Teresa introduced, seconds before the bell rang. The new girl stuck her hand out, smiling warmly at her new taught. “Y/N. Y/n L/n,” she hummed out. And suddenly, several students gasped quietly. Newt’s jaw dropped just a bit and Gally’s eyes swelled in size, glancing the girl over. ”Pleasure to meet you, Miss L/N,” Mrs. Samuels hummed out, nodding her head. “Take a seat next to Teresa - we have free choice here,” she explained, waving her hand off towards the seats. /Teresa guided the girl to a couple of vacant seats, passing Newt and Gally, Teresa waving happily at them. Y/N paused, sending a sweet smile at Gally, before throwing a hand up and giving a lay half wave/salute to him, smirking lazily along with her actions. Mrs. Samuels calmed down the class and began her lecture. She droned on about the naming and balancing of compounds, and began to explain how to decide an acid from a base; the usual lay down for the class. Y/N tapped her fingers lazily, taking notes in her notepad, Teresa whispering and giggling in her ear. Y/N smiled, taking a liking to her guide the school had assigned. She couldn’t have asked for a better person to share her schedule with. But all Gally could think as he nervously glanced over at the pair of girls, the thoughts that came to his head. Why did she come back?

After chemistry, Teresa showed Y/N around the school between classes. Chemistry, History, English level 3, Pre-Calculus, and French were all the classes they had together. The only time the girls split was between their third and fourth classes together. Teresa left for AVID class while Y/N left for auto shop, both relatively close to one another, just on the other side of the building block. Once lunch rolled around, Teresa happily led her new found friend to her other friends. At a wide circular table surrounded with chairs near a small concrete wall outside, Teresa led Y/N to her small group of friends. “That’s Brenda, Sonya is next to here. There’s Thomas! Oh, and then Newt and Minho. Gally usually is the last to come but you saw him in chemistry this morning,” Teresa said, pointing out each person as the duo neared the table. Y/N laughed gently - she knew she would have to come clean to the girl soon, but in just afew minutes. As the girls got closer, the entire table caught sight of them, and they all stayed locked on Y/N. Teresa thought they were just curious to see the new girl but little did she knew just yet that it was a bit more than that. “Hello!” Teresa smiled, taking a seat on Thomas’s lap, popping one of his grapes into her mouth. “Everyone this is-” she began to introduce, but Y/N waved her hand, laughing. “Ter... uh, I should be honest with you,” the green haired girl smiled, Teresa eyeing her curiously now. “I actually used to live here some years back - before you moved her. I actually, a uh, know all of your friends,” Y/N laughed. “Some better than others, but I uh, I actually went to the Glade Elementary school down the ways, which most everyone here went to,” she smiled, and Teresa looked at her oddly for a second but then shrugged, patting the seat next to her for her friend to join. “Y/N,” Thomas said, eyeing the girl next to him, “you’ve.... changed.” With a laugh, Thomas grinned at her. The others laughed along nodding, Gally jogging up to the small group as the conversation began, slowly sliding in unnoticed as he did so. “Yea, haha, just a bit. A few piercings here, some tattoos there, a box or two of hair dye... it can do a bit of change,” Y/N said, winking at Thomas. “Wait, so, why did you move back?” Brenda asked, leaning on her elbows, peering at her old childhood friend from down the street with pure curiosity. With a shrug, Y/N replied, “My mom got a better job offer back out here. We left due to the a.. legal case that was damaging my parent’s law firm label. But after movign around a bit, they actually opened a couple more small practices and actualy have a pretty decent name now. They got offered a really good opurtunity here in Amoria and they couldn’t pass it up.” A chorus of ‘that’s great’, ‘glad you’re back’, ‘we missed you’ and the like floated around her. Leaning on her forearms, Y/N stole a glance at Gally, a lazy smirk taking over her lips againf ro the briefest of moments. She knew how uncomfortable the boy felt, and she was the only one to notice it. For the rest of lunch, the group caught up. Everyone saying how they knew the name but the face scared them, getting a loud laugh out of Y/N. They all caught up, talked, ate, and for the most part just discussed life. Nothing too personal. Nothing too deep. Just friends. And Y/N found herself easily sliding comfortably into a place at Glade Heights, making new and old friends, especially with Teresa. When the lunch bell rang to indicate the end of the meal time, Teresa jumped up, grabbing Y/N arm and gally’s arm, stumping the tall boy for a moment. “We all have French next period with Flores, might as well go together. Since those losers all took Spanish,” Teresa explained briefly, sticking her tongue out at the others in the group, who were all going to their own language classes or to other various classes. Y/N laughed and nodded, agreeing with her new friend’s teasing, while Gally forced out a small chuckle, smiling quietly as he nodded his head, letting his elbow be gripped by the thin, pale fingers of his friend, being dragged down various halls. Gally sighed to himself quietly as he found a seat in French class, slumping down in it quietly. Y/N was back.

A/N: Glade Heights High School is the imaginary high school, just to clarify. And, Amoria? I don’t even think that’s a real place I honestly made it up. I wanted to have free, creative range for creating the city but it needed a name is all. Chapter 2 to follow very very soon!!!

#tmr #high school au #mazerunner #gally #newt #minho

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wanderfulmark · 7 years

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They Make a Love Story (originally posted here)

The Table at the Library (the very last one on the right wing of the library, the one near the window)

People rarely studies in this area. Probably because it was too secluded. And the fact that there are stories going around that a ghost lives here. They weren’t wrong about the ghost part. But they were wrong about certain things. Ghosts live here. But they were the kind of ghosts that no one actually sees. Except from me. Because those ghosts were stories. Stories of people. That must be forgotten. Stories that will haunt a lot of people’s lives. And stories that not many people (or things) may know. But I am not most things (and definitely not most people).

A lot of love stories ended here. But a love story that is just about to happen… well that’s new. Not so new but definitely new. Or maybe because it was just rare. But whatever. I know it’s a love story. I just do.

The boy left the moment that the girl arrived. It was as if he’s on hurry. And the girl may not have noticed it but I definitely did. I notice a lot of things. His face flushed red when she asked if she could share the table with him and not even a second later, he replied yes. Then left. Just like that. Maybe if I have a mouth (and a voice box), I would’ve yelled at him.

The Rilakkuma Pen Topper

A boy picked me up. Familiar. I think he’s in my owner’s class. At least one of her classes. Two days have passed and he still has me. I know for a fact that he’s going to return me. I just don’t know when. I also know that he was just (so) shy to talk to her (in which he doesn’t have any reasons why because she’s so nice). Besides, she looks at him a lot. When he wasn’t looking. So I guess she wouldn’t mind if he’ll talk to her. Well, only if he will.

The Professor’s Desk (in Miss Wong’s lecture room)

I really don’t know with these two. They just keep on… looking at each other. But only when the other one isn’t looking. I never really noticed it until two weeks ago. And I wouldn’t have really cared. I’ve witnessed so many things like this in the past. But these two made me curious about them. Really curious.

“So,” Miss Wong grinned, “Who can answer my question?”

I saw the boy look at Miss Wong. He definitely knows the answer. I can tell by his eyes. But he’s one of those kids who refuse to speak up in class. So the girl raised her hand, his gaze instantly turned to her direction.

“Miss,” she started off with confidence, “An individual with Bipolar I at least had one manic episode plus any number, or none at all, of major depressive episode whilst an individual with Bipolar II had at least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode.”

“Good job, Wendy.” Miss Wong smiled. She likes the girl a lot. “Now can anyone tell me the difference between a manic episode and a hypomanic episode?”

The class went on and the continued with their game. They’re sickeningly cute. I hope he’ll have the courage to talk to her one day. Because it seems like he really wanted to. For now, I will give up. Maybe today isn’t the right day.

Or not.

“Okay so,” Miss Wong has her usual glint in her eyes, “I’ll be sending you guys case studies and you’ll have to diagnose each of them. With full criteria. Use your DSM-5, okay? Tell me your reasons and everything. There’ll be 11 cases and I want you to work in pairs. The case studies will be about mood and anxiety disorders.”

The students started to complain because: 1st: 11 case studies; and 2nd: they have to work in pairs. Because with Miss Wong, working in pairs doesn’t mean that you’ll get to choose your partner. It’s always draw lots. Always.

“It’s a homework so you’ll have to pass it meeting,” next meeting means next week because… “But don’t worry because I won’t be around on Friday. I have a conference to attend.” That cheered the students up. A little. “You can send it to me an hour before our class and in class, we’ll be discussing all the cases. In detail.”

“That means…?”

“Yes. Oral recitation.” Miss Wong replied. She gives a lot of works to the students. But she’s a good professor. “And your grade will be composed of you and your partner’s grade. Make sure to study.”

Miss Wong asked them to write their names on a piece of paper then she put it inside a hatbox. When everyone’s done, she immediately picked up two pieces of paper from the hatbox.

“For our first pair, it’s—”

Guess whose names were written in there.

Miss Wong’s Hatbox (a really old hatbox)

“Wendy,” then Miss Wong had a hard time opening the second piece of paper because it was folded so many times, “And Mark.”

Their eyes immediately bulged. Interesting. This isn’t the first time that friendship is made because of me. Or more than that.

The Professor’s Desk (the same desk)

When Miss Wong dismissed the class, the girl and the boy didn’t leave the room. They stood there awkwardly staring at each other.

But she tried composing herself (because she’s good at that) and he tried putting on a neutral face (because that’s his forte). “So we’ll have to work together, huh?” if I have hands, I would’ve pat her back.

“Uh, y-yeah. I guess.”

“I’m Wendy, by the way.” Her smile is so wide that it’s almost scary because her face looks like it might rip off. She extended her hand and he reached for it.

“I… know.” He cleared his throat. “I mean, I’m Mark.”

“I know that, too. I just want to introduce myself to you properly.”

He remained quiet. Because that’s how he usually is. “Uh…”

“Do you mind if we’ll work about the homework together? Like… together together. Not just through email whatsoever.”

“I..I don’t. It’s totally fine.”

“Okay.”

“So… can I—when are we going to start working?”

“I’m free on Saturday. Whole day.”

“Me too.”

“So Saturday?”

“Yea.”

“Starbucks?” she tried thinking of some other coffee shops but Starbucks seemed to be the most casual.

“Sure. What time?”

“10am?”

“10am.”

“O…kay. See you, then?” she flashed him yet another smile and I could’ve sworn he almost melted. Like a chocolate on a child’s fingers.

He returned her smile with his very own. And she wanted to stare at his smile because he’s got a beautiful one.

She started to walk out of the room when he called her name.

The Rilakkuma Pen Topper (the very same one)

“W-wendy!” just how slow this person is? He almost melted when she smiled. Just imagine them kissing… he might actually die.

I can tell that she didn’t expect that.

“Yes?” she looks confused. And she probably looks too cute for her own good because this boy’s ears flushed again.

“I think this is yours.” And he handed me back to my owner.

“O…oh. How did you—?”

“I saw you use it before but I think you kind of lost it. I saw it resting on the floor so I picked it up. I wanted to return it to you long time ago but I was too shy to talk to you.” One thing I’ve noticed about him: he babbles when he’s nervous. And he just did.

I don’t know whether I should feel bad for him or what. But my owner is too cool for everything. So instead of embarrassing him even more, she gave him (yet another) a smile. “Thank you for picking it up.”

“No problem.”

The Trash Bin at Starbucks (near the counter)

I’ve seen these two in this place so many times. I’ve seen these two in this place so many times but they were always away from each other. But I’ve never seen them share the same table before.

What an interesting sight. And they’re seem to be working on something right now.

“No, Wendy. It’s Agoraphobia.”

“GAD.”

“Agoraphobia.”

“Read it again.”

“Read it again, too.”

“O…kay.” And they did. When they’re done, the girl’s face is kind of… not in its usual form. “You’re right. It’s agoraphobia.”

“She mentioned about being uncomfortable in doing things. But she especially mentioned about riding the train and bus and being in enclosed spaces.” I don’t know who ‘she’ is but ‘she’ must have some problems.

After 10 hours, they left the coffee shop. Together.

The Girl’s Bag

She smiles a lot. That’s a fact. But she’s practically beaming right now. And it’s because of the boy she may or may not like.

“Thanks for the dinner.”

“No problem.”

“So…” she wanted to squeal, I can tell. “It was a good day.”

“It was.” This boy is too quiet for her. But I guess he balances her out. “Can I walk you home?” then she blushed.

“If it’s not out of your way then it’s fine.”

“Even if it is, it is totally fine.” and her heart turned into puddle. “I-I mean, I don’t want to go back on my dormitory. At least not yet. It’s quite loud in there.”

“O-okay.”

“So?” she looks so confused. He laughed. “Lead the way.”

And she did.

He really did walked her home. And it made her happy. I can tell. Because even though she’s already lying on her bed, she’s still smiling a lot. I don’t think I have to be concerned. At least not yet.

The Table at the Library (the very same one; also, the one that witnessed the boy blushing because of her)

I was right. I definitely am. They’re a love story. Yes. That boy and that girl. They’re not haunting. But somehow, in a way, they must’ve haunted each other down.

Because now they’re sitting right across from each other. And they were both grinning so wide they could be the light in this (very) dim part of the library.

“I’m just so relieved that we’ve got high grades.”

“Were you worried I’ll be the cause of the downfall of your perfect grades?”

“Not really. I was just worried. In general.”

“Don’t be. You know you’re smart.”

“I don’t think I should say yes or thank you with that statement because I will sound like a tool.”

“You aren’t. And that’s a compliment.”

“Thank you, Mark.” This time, she blushed. And he noticed it, too. Funny because it kind of made him blush, too. “We work well as a team. Next time we’ll have another homework, the way Miss Wong would call it, I hope we’ll be picked together again.”

“Me too.”

“No, seriously, man. We work so well.”

“Maybe.”

“Why maybe?”

“Hmmhm, I mean, yes. We do.”

“I hope I’ll be able to work with you in the future, too.”

“Maybe we can do that.”

“Great!” I imagine her shooting sunbeams right now. “That’ll be really great. Thanks for your cooperation.”

“Y…yeah.” Then they fell silent. And then he broke it. Which is rare. “I think it’ll be easier if…”

“If?”

“N…nothing. And you should go. You’ll be late and you don’t want that.”

“Oh man, you’re right. I’ll talk to you later. See you!” she stood up and walked away.

She wasn’t even that far when he called her by her name.

His Red Sweater (a really huge one for a guy like him)

“Wendy!” he called her by her name and even had the guts to reach for her hand.

“Y…yes?” she seems to be a little startled.

“Maybe we really can work together.”

She laughed. “I know. I already said that and you agreed.”

“So…”

“So…?”

“Maybe we can work even well together if…”

“If?”

“Are you free on Saturday night?”

“Saturday night?”

“Yes.” He sighed exasperatedly. He didn’t know that she’s kind of slow with cues like this. “I’m asking you out for a date. If that’s okay. Because, you know, I think this is one great way to work with someone. Build up the relationship?”

“Relationship?”

“You help me figure out.”

“On Saturday night?”

“Yes.”

“On what kind of relationship we should have?”

“Yes.”

“Then… okay. Saturday night.”

“I’ll see you then.”

“Bye, Mark.”

“Bye, Wendy.”

#markdy #gotvelvet #mark tuan #wendy son #son seungwan #duan yi en #ahgase #reveluv #ahgaluv #got7 mark #red velvet wendy #redvelvet #wanderfulmark #fic #got7 #red velvet #mark got7 #wendy red velvet #celestial

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yoonohnct · 7 years

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It Must Be Fate

Johnny x Reader

Wordcount: 2,270

Contains: Fluff, mild swearing

Part 2 Part 3

“Shit.”

You stared down at your phone as the screen turned black. You couldn’t believe you had forgotten to charge your phone before you left your apartment, and now you were stuck in the dark, alone, lost somewhere in Seoul. Taking a year off from university to decide what the hell you wanted to do with your life, you had come to Seoul to teach English. It was a good way to earn some money and gain real life experience – something you hoped would help you figure out your future. Of course, being in Seoul to teach didn’t stop you from exploring the city in your downtime. Today, you had ended up hanging out with some foreigners you had met, who wanted to visit the SM Entertainment building in the hopes of seeing some idols.

After giving up the idol search a few hours later, your new friends left. They had insisted you leave together, but you politely declined. You wanted to explore the area a little bit more before you left – a decision which you were now regretting. With your phone dead, you had no way of searching where you were. You also hadn’t seen a taxi go by that area in what felt like forever.

You looked around to see if there was anyone near the building you could ask for help. All the fans who were idol-hunting earlier has dissipated after being disappointed when no idols showed up. There weren’t really any tourists in the area either. To be fair, it was getting late. It was apparently an area you really only went too if you worked there or wanted to see someone famous.

You had walked up and down the block a few times to no avail. About to start walking to try and find an internet café, you spotted a tall man walking out of the building’s front doors. Assuming it was just an employee, you ran up to him to ask for help.

“Sorry, I’m not allowed to stop for pictures.”

“What? No, please! I just need directions! My name is (y/n) and I’m here teaching English. I don’t know my way around very well and I’ve been lost for over an hour. My phone is dead so I’m kind of starting to freak out. Please just help me.”

You were beyond thankful you had been studying Korean for the past few years and could communicate with him.

The man slowly turned to look at you, studying your features. You could tell he could clearly see how distraught you were. You noticed that he was dressed quite casually for a company employee. Orange Nike sneakers, black skinny jeans, white t-shirt, face mask… There was no way it was an employee. But, it couldn’t possibly be an idol either, right? He just walked out of the front door like it was no big deal. Then again, he did say he couldn’t stop for pictures…

“Oh sorry, I thought you were a fan. They were out here all day. Where do you need directions too?”

You were surprised to hear the man now speaking to you in English. Not a lot of people you had encountered here did. He began to pull down his face mask so he could speak more clearly. As he did so, a wave of shock washed over you. There was no doubting who was standing in front of you right now. Johnny Seo. Johnny must have taken notice of your surprise because he took a step back.

“So… You are a fan? Like I said, I’m not allowed to stop for pictures. I’m really sorry but our company won’t let us.”

“Oh no! I mean, don’t get me wrong, I like NCT a lot. But to be honest, I didn’t even realize it was you. I thought you were a company employee! I’m just really lost and want to go home.”

Johnny let out a soft chuckle at your words. He ran his hand through his hair, almost as a sign of relief that you weren’t going to attack him. It was almost kind of endearing that you genuinely approached him with no clue as to who he was. He wasn’t used to that.

“Now I’m a bit offended,” he smirked. “THE Johnny Seo is standing right in front of you and all you can think about is going home?”

“Wow, cocky much Mr. Seo? I mean, you’re handsome and all, but it’s late. And I’m tired. I guess I’m just not the type to swoon over idols? I just like your music and appreciate how hard you guys work.”

He chuckled again, clearly amused by you.

“Thanks. That’s actually kind of refreshing. I’m so used to our fans screaming and even crying when they meet us. It’s nice to meet someone who cares about what we do, not just who we are.”

He smiled at you so widely you couldn’t help but to smile back, despite being no closer to home than you were five minutes ago.

“So about those directions…”

“Oh right, sorry. Where was it you needed to go?”

You told him your address and he burst out laughing. You looked at him, puzzled, and he just laughed harder.

“You know that’s only about a 20 minute walk from here, right?”

You felt like an idiot. You had spent god-knows how long aimlessly wandering around, when you were so close to your destination the whole time. At the same time, if you hadn’t have been so stupid, you wouldn’t be standing here talking to Johnny. Maybe getting lost wasn’t the worst thing that could have happened after all.

“I can walk you there if you want. I just came out to go for a walk anyways. No phone, no members… Just needed some fresh air. Plus we wouldn’t want you getting lost again. Based on what I’ve seen, I have no faith that you can make it home on you own.”

You scowled slightly at his dig at you. He could easily just tell you the way from here and you were sure you’d be fine. Although, taking him up on his offer meant spending more time with Johnny. And you didn’t want to risk getting lost and ending up in the same situation twice in one night – or ever again for that matter. You didn’t give it much more thought and gladly accepted your new guide’s company.

You started walking side-by-side towards your apartment. However, no less than a few minutes into your walk, your stomach growled louder than you thought possible. You realized that between idol-hunting with your new friends and then getting lost, you hadn’t eaten in hours. You were so worried about getting home that you hadn’t even thought about it. Of course, Johnny took notice as he glanced down at your stomach and let a small smile form on his lips.

“There’s a good café on the way if you want to stop there. The members and I used to visit there a lot when we were trainees.”

“What if people see us? Couldn’t it end up as a scandal or something? We wouldn’t want people thinking THE Johnny Seo is dating some random girl,” you teased, although your question was laced with genuine concern.

“It’s fine. It’s late and I doubt people will be around. Plus, the owners are used to keeping the fans at bay and letting us have our privacy.”

Before you knew it Johnny had your left hand in his right, and you were being pulled into a café.

He bought the two of you hot chocolate and coconut cake, saying it was his favourite combination and insisted you try it too, especially since he was buying.

It didn’t matter to you that Johnny was an idol, but the more time you spent with him, the more you grew to like him. He was cocky, but just enough to be funny. At the same time, he was humble and kind. Your favourite thing was how easy he was to be around. It was like you had skipped the part where you’re supposed to be strangers and just jumped into knowing each other for years. You weren’t planning on telling him, but you were glad you had ended up lost earlier that night.

***

“So (y/n), you think I’m handsome?”

He raised an eyebrow at you as he opened the door on your way out of the café.

“What? “

“Earlier, when we first met. You said you thought I was handsome.”

“We’ve been sitting and talking in this café for god knows how long and you bring this up now? You’re an SM idol Johnny. They don’t exactly recruit your average-looking person.”

“I guess not, but that doesn’t mean you have to think I’m handsome.”

“If I admit I said you were handsome earlier, will you drop this topic?”

“I’ll take that as a yes then.”

“I hate you. I wish it was Ten who had come to my rescue instead.”

“To be honest, he probably would have been even more hopeless than you.”

From what you knew about the members, Johnny was probably right. And the truth was you were glad you were with Johnny and not someone else.

***

“Well, this is my apartment building. I can’t believe it was that close the whole time.”

“Yea, that was pretty stupid. But I’m still willing to walk you up to your apartment if you want.”

“That’d be nice.”

Truthfully, there was no reason at all for Johnny to come into the apartment building with you. But you weren’t ready to say goodbye to him. You wanted to see him again, often if possible. Maybe even end up as more than friends. But that was unlikely. He was an idol. He probably wouldn’t get much free time like this. Plus, how would you ever contact him again? You could feel something between the two of you for sure, but you were convinced it could never progress.

You arrived at your door and turned to face Johnny. You could tell from his face that he didn’t want to say goodbye either. But, it didn’t feel right inviting him into your apartment. What now?

“Hey (y/n), you got a pen?”

You looked at Johnny confused. That was random, but you weren’t going to ask questions. He did just help you get home. You opened the door to your apartment, and walked to your kitchen where you opened a drawer. Taking out a pen, you turned back to Johnny who was waiting patiently in your doorway, a playful grin pulling at the corners of his mouth. You handed him the pen and he suddenly grabbed your hand and began writing.

“Johnny what the heck are you doing?!”

“I’m writing my phone number on your hand.”

“Are you serious? What is this, some cheesy 1990s rom-com?”

“Look, your phone’s dead and mine is back in the practice room. If cheesy and old-school are my only options, then cheesy and old-school is what you’re gonna get.”

"You could have asked me for a piece of paper as well you weirdo."

He finished writing and you looked down at his number on your hand. You looked back up at him, planning to make another snide remark about how lame he was, but his face had changed. His cheeky expression had disappeared, and he now looked thoughtful, as he glanced between his number on your hand and your face.

“(Y/n), can I tell you something?”

You nodded your head in approval.

“I’m really glad you got lost tonight.”

It was like he was speaking your thoughts from earlier in the café as his own.

“Have you heard of the Korean phrase 인연인가 봐?” (read: “inyeoninga bwa”)

“No… What does it mean?”

“It means it must be fate. I’ve never really understood it until now.”

In a way, the two of you meeting was like fate. You looked up at Johnny, not being able to help the huge smile forming on your face. You felt like your face was going to rip in half. His smile was just as big as yours, and you couldn’t help but appreciate how beautiful he was.

Johnny took both of your hands in his own, and slowly began to lean his face down towards your own. Unknowingly, you closed your eyes in anticipation. How did your night end up like this? You didn’t care. You wanted this to happen. But just when you were ready to feel his lips press against yours, you heard him laugh as he dropped your hands and backed away.

“You didn’t think I was actually going to kiss you did you? We met what, like, two hours ago?”

“Are you serious Johnny? Of all the people in the world who could have rescued me, it just had to be you didn’t it?”

“Come on, I’m pretty awesome. I just don’t kiss on the first date.”

“Is that what this was? A first date?”

“You bet. Lucky you hey? Getting to date THE Johnny Seo.”

“I hate you.”

“Don’t say that (y/n), maybe you’ll get that kiss on our second date. So don’t forget to text me, okay?”

And with that, he began to walk away. You looked at your hand, the ink already beginning to smudge, probably from how sweaty your palms got when you thought he was going to kiss you. You went to go plug in your phone so you could add his number. Despite having no idea when, you were sure you would be seeing Johnny again. You had to get that kiss. Kk so this is bad and like, twice as long as I intended it to be. But I couldn’t stop writing haha. Thank you sooooo much for reading and I hope you guys liked it!! As always, let me know what you thought and feel free to leave a request in my ask box!

#nct #nct 127 #johnny #youngho #johnny seo #seo youngho #imagines #scenarios #johnny imagines #johnny scenarios #nct imagines #nct scenarios #fluff #johnny fluff #nct fluff #yoonohnct

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Mama Mia (M) | Pt. 1

cr.

a/n: short little drabble thingy-majigy written for the amazing and awesome (dt; @kawaii-hedgehog I LOVE YOU WIFEY!!) and there will be a part two to this somewhere in the near future.

genre: set in italy bc it’s bootiful, angst, fluff, smut, should basically question your bias and where your loyalties lie

word count: 1,911

summary: At first, you thought of it as weird behavior. But began to realize that it’s just how he is—he’s naturally caring towards anyone, almost childish.

He came over the edge, glancing down at the streets before looking to the right, right where your balcony was. You had been standing near your window sill, just enjoying the chilly breeze as the sun was rising. Your dark skin glistened in the light, the orange reflecting off your eyes and going back to him.

When you saw him just looking at you like you were a piece of art, you took a deep breath and sighed. You headed back inside your room, leaving Taehyung to just sit on the edge, staring at the sun as it rose in the horizon.

When he realized that you needed to get ready for work, he sighed and finally got down from the ledge. You’d moved in next door next to him over two months ago and had been the best neighbor Taehyung could’ve asked for. His previous neighbor moved out to head to Greece to live with his family.

He remembered when he first saw you as his new neighbor. He’d be on the ledge, sitting down and eating his breakfast, and you walked out onto your porch to air dry some clothes. Introduction was difficult, but he managed to say hello and introduce himself.

And every morning, he’d go out on his porch ledge just to see you and have the chance to say good morning. Whenever you didn’t show up on your porch, it unusually meant that you overslept. Chuckling to himself, he’d climb over on your porch (the distance between the two were very limited, almost in arm’s reach) and knock on your door.

“Y/N, wake up! You’ll be late.” He often called you in order to get your attention, otherwise you wouldn’t listen. And you’d be late, so cursing at you was the only way to wake you up.

To which you’d thank him profusely after letting him in and have him wander around the apartment. At first, you thought of it as weird behavior. But began to realize that it’s just how he is—he’s naturally caring towards anyone, almost childish.

“Buongiorno, Y/N,” he greeted you the next morning. “How was your night? Did you sleep well?”

Gripping the handle of your tea cup handle, you exhaled and shrugged. “I’m not really sure.”

This caught his attention. He quickly climbed over to your porch and sat on the ledge. “What’s the matter?”

You sat on a chair you often left here—mostly to keep your clothes organized and ready, but today it didn’t have anything on it. Which Taehyung found odd and out of place. Something was definitely up.

“It’s just...” You glanced down at your cup. Then scoffed and shook your head, like you were denying something personal. “It’s real stupid. You’d laugh at me.”

He crossed his legs and stared straight at you. “Try me.”

You gave up and lowered your tea. You took a deep breath before saying, “You know how I go to the auction for art near the museum?”

Taehyung nodded. You went to the museum auction at least once a week. And every time, you’d come back with different pieces of art. You were an art major and you loved studying unusual art works, and buying unusual ones made it even more fun.

“Well, there’s this art piece that no one has bought yet, and I really want to get it. But I just got fired from my job, and I don’t know how I’m gonna pay for it.”

Taehyung hated being the barer of bad news, but there was nothing he could do. The only thing he could right now was comfort you and try to stay optimistic. He got off the ledge and tucked his hands in his pajama pockets. “Maybe you could wait until next week. Maybe they’ll have cheaper ones!”

You giggled at his attempt to make you happier. “Maybe...” You cleared your throat and stood up suddenly, which made Taehyung jump back at the sudden movement. “You have work to get to and I have to get job interviews. Meet back here later?”

“Sounds like a plan.” Taehyung smiled bashfully, a flush pink brightening up on his cheeks.

And the rest of the day went on normally. You went to school and Taehyung went to work. After your last class ended, you headed to the museum, just to see if anything had changed or maybe something you could afford. Not really much since yesterday.

You wandered around the museum halls, just hoping to be able to afford something, anything. Though nothing had changed within the last hour. You almost gave up when you came across a painting on the auction stand, though the auction must have ended because no one was offering money anymore to any of the pieces.

There was a sculpture of a simple and small flower. It looked so fragile and realistic. You guessed that took at least a month or two. Possibly even more. You made your way through the not-so-mushed crowd and place yourself in from of the little sculpture.

It was on the auction table, so it must have been going out for sale. But it looked original, not even the slightest tint of antique-ness to it.

Why would someone put a complete original out for people to buy?

“Like what you see?”

The sudden voice startled you and you yelped in the slightest way, backing away from the sculpture. The voice chuckled, “I’m sorry. Did I scare you?”

You turned to your left to see a man around your age, his smile small and calm. You sighed, relieved it wasn’t some security guard ready to layeth the smacketh down on you for being too close to the art. “Yea, a little.”

He smiled, his lips wide now, revealing his sparkling white teeth that made his coal-like hair stand out. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to.” His eyes sparkled as he talked. “Yoongi.”

You shook his hand, replying with your name.

“So... um, you like anything you see?”

You figured that he was an owner of one the pieces, so you tried to stay kind. “Yeah. All of these are so different and diverse.” You pointed at the sculpture of the rose. “That one is my favorite.”

He nodded, his voice low and steady. “I like it too. Though I think I could’ve done the stem differently. But there’s always next time.”

You raised your eyebrow. “You made this?”

“Yes, I did. All from scratch.” He took a deep breath and bit on his lip playfully. “It took forever.”

“It’s absolutely beautiful. The color used it totally unusual and it looks like a rain forest threw it up―which is the best part!”

He glanced behind him, where everyone was on the other side of the room, staring at some painting of a meadow and a girl on a swing. “They don’t think it’s quite ‘beautiful.’” He shrugged. “Guess that’s just what business is.”

“How much is it?”

Yoongi looked back at you like he hadn’t expected you to actually want to buy it. “Well... the price I have to make it for in order for it to be considered decent... well, it starts 1000€.”

You almost choked on air. “1000?”

“Yeah, I know it’s a lot but its only way that any of these rich people are going to notice. Marketing’s idea, not mine.”

Saying you were disappointed would be the understatement of the year. You had clutched your bag, your hand inside, ready to grab your wallet and pay right there. Then you heard the actual price. You’d never let go of something so fast in your entire life.

You sighed, dread falling over your emotions. It’s your fault for being optimistic and thinking you could actually buy something with your income you had.

“Oh, maybe I can come back later.” You tried hiding your upset mood, but even he could notice, especially by the way you were taking your hand out of your bag.

“How much did you bring with you?” It seemed like the question of a purse-snatcher, like someone who wanted to take your money and run away to the next country over. But there was something in his voice, almost reassuring.

You took out your wallet and filed through. “I only brought a couple hundred. Like I said, I’ll just come back later.”

You smiled and were about to head off, then he suggested, “It’s yours.”

Stopped dead in your tracks, you looked back at him suspiciously. “What? What do you mean it’s mine?”

“I mean, it’s yours now.” He held the sculpture and placed it right in your hands after you handed him your money. “Take good care of it.”

“I don’t know what to say. Thank you doesn’t even begin to cover it.” You were in awe that a total stranger would sell you something for a couple hundred € that was supposed to be sold at 1000.

“I was at your place one time. And I’d wished that someone had done the same thing.” He grinned warmly, his hands still on the sculpture in your hands. His skin was cold, or maybe it was because yours were burning like the sun.

“Thank you so much.” You held the flower softly. “Are you sure?”

“Please. Think of it as a gift you invested in.” The statement didn’t exactly make you feel better about the situation, but you liked the attempt. “I’ll be here if you ever find yourself in an artistic quarrel.” He tapped his forehead like he was tipping a hat and you backed away, exiting the building.

“Oooo, what’s that?” Jimin’s tiny, thief-like hands tried to snatch the tiny sculpture out of your hands.

You smacked his hand away, commenting, “Don’t touch it. It’s fragile. And if you break it, so help me—”

“Okay, I get it! Don’t get all mom on me.” He backed his hands away, raising them away. “If it’s so fragile, why’d you bring it to school?”

“A study reference for the exams.” You gestured toward the library. You and Jimin entered, thinking that a quiet area was better than being out where there were a bunch of people, who could potentially break your sculpture.

As you headed towards the far end of the library, Jimin whispered, “What about after the exams? What are you going to do with it?”

“Give it to someone very special.” You said it like it was obvious.

“And who’s this someone special?” He leaned over a bookshelf as you sat down on a chair next to the window.

“Nobody in particular. Mostly thinking Taehyung.” He really did like the little art pieces that you brought home to show him. You figured that he’d love it if he owned one.

“Your neighbor?”

“Yeah.” Obviously. Duh.

Jimin gasped, like he’d discovered the cure for cancer or found a way to end wars. “You so like him!”

The librarian said, “Ssshhhh!”

“Sorry.” Jimin’s voice lowered as he hovered next to you. “You so like him.”

“So what if I do?” You shrugged. “No big deal. It’s only a little crush.”

“Mmhh, I’ve heard that one before.” He crossed his arms over his chest and raised his eyebrow, practically challenging you to prove him wrong.

Though, you didn’t persist. You simply just rolled your eyes and went back to your work, gently placing the sculpture on the table. Had you known Jimin would be touchy with it, you would have studied somewhere else.

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Sunday Sermon

SUNDAY SERMON [ Church Unlimited]

Exodus 20:13 Thou shalt not kill.

https://youtu.be/wV6fqfHZP24 Sunday Sermon

https://vimeo.com/227535542 Sunday Sermon

https://ccoutreach87.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/7-23-17-sunday-sermon-c-u-verses.zip

https://ccoutreach87.com/7-23-17-sunday-sermon-c-u-verses/

ON VIDEO-

.Isaiah’s vision

.Brief history of war

.Mosul- Iraq

.ISIS

.Mosul [why so little coverage of the civilian deaths?]

.Jesus end times teaching

.Hacksaw Ridge

.Pearl Harbor

.Hiroshima

.Nagasaki

.Winston Churchill

.Roosevelt

.Truman

.The bomb

.Joseph Stalin

.Did we need to drop the bomb?

.Where there political motivations [Like the dividing up of territory after the war]?

.911

.Death row story

.Bush

.Challenge the mindset

.Speak truth

NEW-

I made 2 videos on this Sunday- not realizing it was ‘planned’ that I would do this.

On Sunday I usually cover the verses- message from one of the local churches I attend- and the verses from the Sunday Mass.

But I also wanted to cover some breaking news- and tried to to that on the first video-

https://ccoutreach87.com/2017/07/24/isaiah-6/

Which I posted the other day.

I also talked about war- killing- the political motivations that have played an role in war.

I also talked about Isaiah 6 on the first video of that Sunday.

Then I went to church- Church Unlimited.

Pastor Bil Cornelius is doing a series ‘’at the movies’’ - and he showed clips of the movie Hacksaw Ridge.

The true story of a Christian who took the commandment-

Exodus 20:13 Thou shalt not kill.

as meaning he should never kill another- not even in war.

During the service I was getting worried because there were not a lot of verses I could speak on.

I didn’t have time to listen to the Sunday mass on the radio- so I figured I would use the verses from the sermon.

But there weren’t many-

So- I just waited for Bil to share a verse or 2 while they were showing clips of the movie.

Those are the verses I talk about on today’s video.

Most people who have seen the movie will rightfully praise the story of Desmond Doss-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacksaw_Ridge

The christian conscientious objector who refused to kill- based on the plain words of the bible.

They will watch the story of how he risked his life by being a medic- and how God supernaturally protected him on the field- while heroically saving his own men.

Yet- many of us will miss the simple message.

Desmond took the words THOU SHALT NOT KILL literally.

He believed them- and sure enough- he was right- which is what makes the story so valuable.

Yet- many who view the movie will rarely re-think the causes of war- killing.

Many will praise Desmond for believing these words THOU SHALT NOT KILL and yet leave the theater- and continue to believe that war- killing- is ok.

One of the verses Bil quoted was actually what I taught about on the first video of this Sunday-

Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

Isaiah 6:9 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.

It was the prophetic calling of Isaiah- that would challenge the norms of the day.

As I taught on the other post- it was Isaiah challenging mindsets among the people of God.

How could they be so wrong in their sincere worship of God- and not actually see it?

I also taught on the verse-

They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. John 16:2

And tried to challenge our our mindsets.

Could there ever come a time- when Christians think the killing of other Christians- for no good cause- or a fake cause- would be ‘doing God’s will’.

And yet- some Christians today hold to this view- not realizing they too have embraced a contrary mindset to the Word of God.

How?

During the Iraq war- some Iraqi Christians who served in the army- were indeed killed- by well meaning American Christian soldiers-

This killing was based on false Intelligence that said Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction.

We later found out we were wrong.

Now- I simply want you to see how many Christians in our day- still think that those few Christian soldiers in the Iraqi army- who were killed by us- was still a good thing.

I do not fault our men for doing this- I hold the leaders of our country responsible for starting an unjust war.

Yet those who were killed- on false pretense- were killed unjustly.

And yet- many in the Western world still think it was not only good that we did that-

but it was actually pleasing to God.

I found it interesting that this Sunday I made 2 videos- and sure enough- they both fit.

PAST POSTS [ Past teaching I did that relates to today’s post- SUNDAY SERMON-verses below]

https://ccoutreach87.com/romans-updated-2015/

https://ccoutreach87.com/2017/07/24/isaiah-6/

https://ccoutreach87.com/john-complete-links-added/

https://ccoutreach87.com/protestant-reformation-luther/

https://ccoutreach87.com/islam/

https://ccoutreach87.com/galatians-links/

https://ccoutreach87.com/2017/01/26/acts-2/

(854)ROMANS 10: 1-13 Many years ago I referenced all the back up scriptures for this chapter [and book!]. The study was intense because I saw a fundamental ‘fault line’ that ran thru many in the Evangelical church [the revivalist tradition]. The ‘fault line’ was reading this chapter as in if it were saying ‘ask Jesus into your heart, or you won’t be saved’. Now, I have no problem with those who trace their conversion to an experience like this. But I want to give you my understanding of this chapter, based on the exhaustive study I did years ago. Also, I will probably quote some verses and you will have to find them later [I forget where they all are]. Paul begins with his desire for ‘all Israel to be saved’. I taught in chapter one how come the gospel is the power of God unto salvation. Because all who believe ‘become righteous’. After 9 chapters of Romans, we have seen that when Paul refers to ‘justification by faith’ this is synonymous with ‘believing with the heart unto righteousness’. Here Paul’s desire is for Israel to experience ‘all facets of salvation’ [present and future] to ‘be saved’. Now, he will say ‘Christ is the end of the law to all who believe’ Israel did not attain unto ‘righteousness’ because they sought after it by trying to keep the law. But it comes only by faith. Then Paul quotes a kind of obscure verse from Deuteronomy saying ‘Moses says the righteousness which is by faith’ [note- this whole description that follows is describing ‘the righteousness that comes by faith’] and says ‘the word is near thee, in thy mouth and heart’. Paul then says ‘whoever calls on the Lord will be saved, with the heart a man believes and becomes righteous [which according to Paul means ‘justified’] and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation’. In this text, Paul once again is ‘dividing’ the common understanding of ‘salvation’ meaning ‘getting initially saved’- which is ‘believing and being justified’. And simply saying ‘believers will inevitably call and be saved’ [in a generic sense]. Why would he do this? In the context of his argument, he is simply showing the ‘righteousness which is from the law’ [the man under the law is described as ‘doing something’ continuing under the load and strain of law] versus the ‘righteousness which is by faith’ [described as a person who believes and speaks, as opposed to ‘does stuff’]. It is not inconsistent for Paul to use the term ‘confessing and being saved’ as speaking of something different than meaning ‘accepting Christ into your heart’. Paul is simply giving a description of those who believe ‘all who believe will call’. And yes, they will and do experience ‘salvation’. It’s just in this example Paul is not saying ‘they are saved initially upon confession, calling’. At least not ‘saved’ in the sense of ‘getting justified by faith’. Why? Because the rest of the chapter doesn’t make a whole lotta sense if he were saying this. ‘How can they call on him in whom they have not believed’? He already showed us that ‘believers are justified’. The very argument Paul makes distinguishes between ‘believing unto righteousness, and calling unto salvation’. You can see it like this, there is a verse I stumbled across years ago. It is in one of the prophets [Old Testament] and it says ‘Gods wrath will come upon all them WHO HAVE NOT CALLED UPON HIM’. In this context Paul can be saying ‘whoever calls upon God will never enter judgment/wrath’ [a description of a particular lifestyle, remember Paul said Gods Spirit makes us cry ‘Abba Father’] in this light Paul can be saying ‘all who call [both Jew and Gentile- simply making an argument for inclusion. God accepts ‘all who call’] will not come under future [or present!] wrath’. This would be in keeping with Peters scathing sermon in Act’s where he quotes the Prophet Joel and says ‘whosoever calls upon the Lord shall be saved’. If you go back and read Joel you will see that in context he is saying ‘at the future time of God’s revealed judgment, those who cry for deliverance will be spared’. Peter quotes it in this context as well. He shows Gods future time of judgment and ends with ‘all who call will be saved’. How do we know that Peter was not quoting Joel for some type of ‘sinner’s prayer’ thing? Because after the Jews say ‘what should we do’? He doesn’t lead them in a sinners Prayer! I don’t want to be picky, I simply want you to see context. Paul has already established multiple times thru out this letter how righteousness comes to those who believe. One of the descriptions of ‘those who believe’ are they ‘call upon God’. They even call upon God ‘to save them’. In this chapter the reason Paul uses ‘whosoever calls upon the lord will be saved’ is to simply show God will deliver both Jews and Gentiles. His promise of salvation is ‘to all’. When he uses ‘believing and being made righteous’ along with ‘calling and being saved’ he obviously can not be speaking about the same thing! He even states it this way in his argument. ‘How can they call unless they already believe’? He was simply giving a description of ‘those who believe’. This ‘calling for salvation’ that ‘all who believe’ partake of can speak both of a ‘present tense’ being saved, that is from any and all types of bad things, and a ‘future tense’ deliverance from wrath. Even when Paul quoted David in Roman’s 4, he is ‘describing the blessedness of the man unto whom God will not impute sin’ [Psalms 32] if you go back and read that psalm David says ‘for this shall EVERY ONE THAT IS GODLY PRAY UNTO THEE’. David uses this in the context of his confession of his sin. So the ‘everyone that is Godly’ describes ‘the righteous’ and they WILL CALL! Also in 2nd Corinthians Paul quotes Isaiah ‘now is the acceptable time, now is the day of salvation’ in the context of ‘God heard you and saved you’. Why would Paul use this in 2nd Corinthians? They need not be told ‘pray and get saved’. In context he used it to encourage them to return back into full communion and fellowship after their restoration and reproof he gave them in the first letter. He is saying ‘I rebuked you guys harshly, you repented and asked for forgiveness. God ‘heard you’ in his acceptable time, now get over it and ‘be restored’. Salvation to them came by ‘calling’ but it was not describing an initial conversion experience. Well, I didn’t realize I would go so long, but this is a good example of having a ‘holistic view’ of scripture. You try and take all the quotes the writers are using, put them in context of the broad themes of scripture. Add that to the immediate context of the letter [Romans] and then come to a deeper understanding of truth. I am not against those who see this chapter thru an evangelistic lens, I just think the way I taught it is more faithful to the text. [NOTE- Thru out this site I have taught the doctrine of ‘the salvation of the righteous’. I mentioned it earlier in Romans and have spoken on it before. If you can find these entries they will add some insight to this chapter. NOTE- verse 20 actually has Paul quoting Isaiah ‘I was found by them who did not ask for me’. This would sure seem strange to say in the same chapter that taught a concept of ‘all who ask for me will enter the kingdom’. It is quite possible to ask and pray and confess everything ‘just right’ and still not find him. And according to this verse, the ones who did ‘find him’ [Gentiles] did not ask! After years of coming to the above understanding I read a church council [Council of Orange?] and I was surprised to see how they actually dealt with the issue of believing versus ‘calling upon God’. They quoted some of these texts to show that before a person could call upon the Lord, he first needed faith. They used this example to show Gods sovereignty in salvation. I though it interesting that they came to the very same conclusions that I did. They even used the same examples! This shows you how the corporate mind of the church is manifestly expressed thru out the ages. I think the council was in the 8th or 9th century?

(855)ROMANS 10:14-21 [Just a note for the previous entry. In the conversions recorded in scripture [Acts] do you know how many times there is a reference to ‘calling upon the Lord’ during the conversion? Surprisingly one time. The conversion of Saul [Paul]! During one of the ‘re-tellings’ of his own story he says ‘I was told to arise, and be baptized. Washing away my sins while calling upon the Lord’. Wow, could we have arguments over this one! Do you identify the ‘washing away of sins’ with baptism or the ‘prayer’? I actually previously taught [somewhere on this long blog!] how in the 1st century Jewish mindset ‘washing from uncleanness’ and water were related. I taught it in a way that did not teach ‘baptismal regeneration’ but more along the lines of ‘discipleship’ you might find the entry under ‘my statement of faith’. The point I want to make here is Paul spent 3 days after the Lord appeared to him before he actually got baptized and made an open confession of faith. Paul’s reputation was so bad [he killed Christians!] that his conversion and confession needed to have all the weight possible. Others needed to know that he now ‘confessed Christ’. Most commentators will look to the appearance of Jesus to Paul on the Damascus road as his conversion. The point I want to make is in the book of Acts, the main ‘altar call’ was actually baptism. This was the normal means to identify with the believing community. We also see the fact that once people believed, they then were baptized. The same distinction can be made with ‘confessing’. Neither can take place until one believes. I would assume that Paul said something like this at his baptism ‘O Jesus, please forgive me for what I have done. I killed your people and have committed a terrible crime’. There obviously were some serious things he needed to confess! But the overall view of conversion in Acts does not show a ‘sinner’s prayer’ type conversion.] Paul indicts Israel ‘The word did come to you, you didn’t believe’. He also quotes Moses ‘God said he would provoke you to jealousy by a nation who were “no people”’. We are beginning a portion of Romans where Paul will try and explain the dynamic of Gods purpose for Israel, and his ‘use’ of the Gentile nations to ‘make them jealous’. When we studied the parables we saw this dynamic at work. Israel was offended that God [Messiah] was offering equal access to the promises of Israel thru Jesus. Israel was jealous of this free grace. Paul shows them that Moses prophesied that this day would come. You also see this in Stephens sermon in Acts chapter 7 ‘Moses said the Lord would raise up a prophet like me [Jesus!]’ and then Stephen shows how Israel also did not recognize that Moses was the intended deliverer of the people. So likewise 1st century Israel also did not recognize their Messiah [the first time around!]. God’s acceptance of the Gentiles was difficult for Israel to embrace. It took a divine vision for Peter, and he still ‘fell back’ into a caste system mentality. God is not finished with these dealings [Paul will say in the next few chapters] and he will make every effort to show both Jews and Gentiles that they are both important pieces to this ‘divine puzzle’. He will even warn the Gentiles ‘don’t get proud, if God cut off the true branches to graft you in, watch out! He might do the same with you.’ Paul is striving for both Jew and Gentile to live in harmony as much as possible, he did not want to come off as a defender of the Gentiles only. He was ‘defending the gospel’.

(857)ROMANS- Let me overview a little. This entry goes along with the last one [#856- those of you reading this straight from the Romans study will need to find it under one of the ‘teaching’ sections]. Paul deals with the issue of ‘being provoked by/to jealousy’. Many times believers remain divided because of pride and jealousy. We often do not want to accept the fact that God actually is working thru other camps, groups of Christians who are ‘not like us’. It challenges our very identity at times! We feel like ‘well, my whole experience with God has been one of coming out of [name the group- for many it’s Catholicism] and I KNOW that I have found and experienced God by leaving mistaken concepts about God. Therefore any other ‘defender’ of Catholics is challenging my core experience’. I myself attribute my conversion to ‘leaving religious ideas’ and reading the bible for the first time. Though I had various believers witnessing to me, it was the actual reading of Johns gospel [and the whole New Testament] that clinched it for me. The reality of ‘whoever believes’ as opposed to religion. But my own experience should not limit [in my mind] the reality of others who also embraced the Cross without ‘leaving’ their former church. It is quite possible that other ‘Catholics’ arrived at a serious level of commitment to the Cross, while remaining faithful to their church. Now I realize this in itself can become an issue of contention, all I want to show you is we should not limit the power of the gospel to our own personal experience. During the recent controversy [2008] over certain Pentecostal expressions of ‘revival’ some old time churches simply made a case against all the Charisms [gifts] of the Spirit. The fact is most theologians accept the gifts of the Spirit as being for all ages of the church. Sure, there have been problems with them, even early on [the Montanists] but the fact is there has always been some type of Charismatic expression of Christianity thru out the church age. But the more Reformed brother’s sound [and are often!] more ‘biblical’ than some of the crazy stuff that happens under the banner of ‘Pentecostal/Charismatic’. So the divisions exist. In this chapter [Romans 11] Paul is dealing with a very real dynamic that says ‘I find my whole identity in the way God has worked with me for centuries [Judaism]. The fact that he began a new thing with other groups who I detest [Gentiles] has offended me to the point where I can’t even experience God any more’. Israel could not see past her own experience with God. The fact that God was ‘being experienced’ by other groups in ways that seemed highly ‘unorthodox’ did not mean that their former experience was illegitimate. It simply meant that Gods experience with them was always intended to ‘break out’ into the broader community of mankind. They lost this original intent and used their ‘orthodoxy’ as a means of self identification. An ‘elite’ religious class, if you will. I find many of these same dynamics being present in the modern church. We should stand strong for orthodoxy, we also need to expose and correct error when it gets to a point where many believers are being led astray. But we also need to be able to see God at work in other groups, we should not use our own experience with God [no matter how legitimate it is!] as the criterion of what’s right or wrong.

(861)Romans 11:13- ‘For I speak to you Gentiles, in as much as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify my office’. Let me just make a few comments today. How is Paul 'exercising’ his apostolic authority over the Gentiles in Rome? We know he hasn’t been there yet [since becoming a follower of Jesus]. He did not have some type of relationship with them where they contributed to him. He was holding no ‘church services’. He exercised it by speaking into their lives and caring for their welfare. He did this by WRITING THIS LETTER! Recently there has been some discussion on ‘Gods government’ and the apostles ‘bringing things into alignment’ [dealing with the mistakes at Lakeland]. Lots of talk that I am familiar with. What is Gods government? In the world we have 2 competing ‘world views’- systems or modes of operation. You have God’s kingdom, and then the worlds system. When the apostle John said ‘love not the world, neither the things that are in the world’ he was referring to this system of lies and pride and sin. In Gods kingdom you operate under his laws ‘love the Lord thy God with all thy heart… and your neighbor as yourself’. In this family [children of God] you have different types of ‘gifts’. Some are apostles, others prophets, etc. All these gifted ones are given for the singular purpose of building you up so you can have a mature faith grounded in Christ and be the ‘glorious temple’ of God in the earth. Paul was playing his part by communicating Jesus to these Roman Gentiles. He did not have some type of a corporate relationship with them where he said ‘commit to my authority over you. Either I will be your ‘covering’ or someone else!’ These are mans ideas. Now, we often say ‘Paul didn’t receive money from the Corinthians, but he did from the other churches’. I have said this myself. Paul did receive support from the Philippians, but that was support for his traveling ministry. To get him to the next place. If you read carefully you will see Paul telling the Thessalonians ‘when I was with you I did not eat, or take stuff for free. My hands ministered to both me and those that were with me’ I think he even said he worked night and day. When he spoke to the Ephesians elders in the book of Acts, he also said ‘I labored when I was with you, I did not take support from you when I was there. I did this to leave you ELDERS an example’. Now, the point I want to make is it seems as if Paul did not take money when he was actually living among the saints. It seems he took it only for traveling expenses [and of course for his ministry to the poor saints at Jerusalem]. Now, I believe and teach that it is scriptural to meet the needs, financially, of laboring elders. The reason I mention this is to show you that being an ‘apostle’ or any other gifted minister in the church simply means you bear extra responsibility to bring Gods people to maturity. It was not some type of office where you were a ‘professional minister’. When I hear all the talk of ‘Gods apostles are bringing Gods government back into alignment’ for the most part these are men’s ideas being applied to an American corporate 501c3 ministry. Gods ‘government’ operates along different lines. So in this example Paul said ‘I magnify my office’ he was simply imparting some truth to them for the purpose of their own edification. Paul did not see them coming under ‘his covering’.

(862)ROMANS 11- let me make a note on the previous entry. Over the last few years, as well as many years of experience with ‘ministry/church’, I have seen how easy it is to fall into the well meaning mindset of ‘I am going into the ministry, this is my career choice. My responsibility is to do ‘Christian stuff’ and the people’s role is to support me’[ I am not taking a shot at well meaning Pastors, I am basically speaking of the many friends I have met over the years who seemed to think ministry was a way to get financial support]. In the previous entry I mentioned how Paul seemed to have a mode of operation that said ‘when I am residing with a community of believers, I refuse to allow them to support me. I will work with my own hands to give them an example, not only to the general saints, but also to the elders. I am showing you that leadership is not a means to get gain’. It does seem ‘strange’ for us to see this. Of course we know Paul also taught the churches that it was proper and right to support those who ‘labor among you’. I have taught all this in the past and I don’t want to ‘re-teach’ it all again. The point I want to make is we ‘in ministry’ really need to rethink what we do. How many web-sites have I gone to that actually have icons that say ‘pay me here’. The average person going to these sites must think ‘pay you for what’? Paul did not teach the mindset of ‘pay me here, now’. Also in this letter to the Romans we are reading Paul’s correspondence to the believers at Rome. He often used this mode of ‘authority’ [writing letters] to exercise his apostolic office. Of course he also traveled to these areas [Acts] and spent time with them. And as I just showed you he supported himself on purpose when he was with the saints. Basically Paul is carrying out the single most effective apostolic ministry of all time [except for Jesus] and he is doing it without all the modern techniques of getting paid. He actually is doing all this writing and laboring at his own expense. He told the Corinthians ‘the fathers [apostles] spend for the children, not the children for the fathers’. So in todays talk on ‘apostles’ being restored. God ‘bringing back into alignment apostolic government’ we need to tone down all the quoting of verses [even the things Paul said!] that seem to say to the average saint ‘how do you expect us to reach the world if you do not ‘bring all the tithes into the storehouse’! When we put this guilt trip on the people of God we are violating very fundamental principles of scripture. Now, let’s try and finish up chapter 11. Paul is basically telling Israel and the Gentiles that God’s dealings are beyond our understanding [last few verses]. God is using the ‘unbelief’ of Israel as an open door to the Gentiles. He is also using the mercy that he is showing to the Gentiles as an ‘open door’ to Israel! He will ‘provoke them to jealousy’. There are a few difficult verses that would be unfair for me to skip over. ‘All Israel shall be saved’. Paul uses this to show that God’s dealings with natural Israel as a nation are not finished. Who are ‘all Israel’? Some say ‘the Israel of God’ [the church]. I don’t think this fits the text. Some say ‘all Israel that will be alive at the second coming’ I think this is closer. To be honest I think this can simply mean ‘all Israel’ all those who are alive and also raised at the return of the Lord. Now, this would be a form of universalism [all people eventually being saved]. I am not a Universalist, but I don’t want any ‘preconceived’ mindset [even my own!] to taint the text. I think God has the ability to reveal himself to the whole nation of Israel in such a way that ‘they all will be saved’. If I were a Jewish person I wouldn’t wait for this to happen! Just like the Calvinists argument of ‘why witness’? Because God commands it. So even though you can make an argument here for a type of universal redemption at Christ’s revealing of himself to Israel at the second coming [which is in keeping with this chapter, as well as other areas in scripture; ‘they will look upon him whom they have pierced’ ‘God will pour out the spirit of mourning and supplication on Israel at his appearing’. Which by the way would fit in with ‘whoever calls on the Lord will be saved’ which I taught in chapter 10. This is a futurist text implying a time of future judgment and wrath’]. So God’s dealings with Israel are not finished. Paul also warns the Gentiles ‘don’t boast, if God cut out the true branches [Israel] to graft you in. He can just as quickly cut you out too’! It would be dishonest for me [a Calvinist] to simply not comment on this. You certainly can take this verse in an Arminian way. Or you can see Paul speaking in a ‘nationalistic sense’. Sort of like saying ‘if Germany walks away from the faith, they will be ‘cut out’. [France would have been a better example! Speaking of the so called ‘enlightenment’ and the French Revolution]. In essence ‘you Gentiles, don’t think “wow, look at us. God left Israel and we are now special!”’ Paul is saying ‘you Gentiles [as a whole group] stand by faith. God could just as quickly ‘cut you out’ and replace you with another group’. I also think the Arminians could use this type of argument for the previous predestination chapter [9]. But to be honest I needed to give you my view. One more thing, Paul quotes Elijah ‘lord, I am the only one left’. He uses this in context of God having a remnant from Israel who remained faithful to the true God. God told Elijah ‘there are 7 thousand that have not bowed the knee to baal’. Paul uses this to show that even in his day there were a remnant Of Jews [himself included] who received the Messiah. An interesting side note. The prophetic ministry [Elijah] seems to function at a ‘popular level’. Now, I don’t mean ‘fame’, but Elijah was giving voice to a large undercurrent that was running thru the nation. If you read the story of Elijah you would have never known that there were ‘7 thousand’ who never bowed the knee! Often times God will use prophetic people to ‘give voice’ or popularize a general truth that is presently existing in the ‘underground church’ at large. Sort of like if Elijah had a web site, the 7 thousand would have been secretly reading it and saying ‘right on brother, that’s exactly what we believe too’!

(864)ROMANS 12:1-8 ‘I beseech you by the mercies of God to present your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service [spiritual worship]’. Most times we see ‘by the mercies of God’ as a recap of all that Paul has taught from chapters 1 thru 12. This is true to a degree. I think Paul is honing in on the previous chapters that dealt with the purpose of God specifically seen in the resurrection of the body. As we read earlier ‘for we are saved by hope’ [the hope of the resurrection]. Basically I see Paul saying ‘because of what I showed you concerning Gods redemptive purpose for you body, therefore present your body now, in anticipation of it’s future glorious purpose, as a living sacrifice ‘holy and acceptable unto God’. Why? Because you are going to have that thing [body] forever! [in a new glorified state] Paul exhorts us to be changed by the renewing of our mind, the way we think. I have mentioned in the past that this renewing is not some type of legalistic function of ‘memorizing, muttering the do’s and don’ts all day long’. But a reorganizing of our thoughts according to this new covenant of grace. Seeing things thru this ‘new world’ perspective. A kingdom view based upon grace and the resurrection of Jesus. This resurrection that is assured to us because we have the deposit of the Spirit which is our guarantee that God will complete the work that he has begun in us. And Paul will jump into one of his ‘Body of Christ’ analogies which he uses often to describe the people of God. Because we are all one body, we should think soberly about our different gifts and purposes. God gave some ‘better’ [or more noticeable] gifts for the overall edifying of the body. So don’t boast about it. All have varying gifts, freely given. Administrate them with much grace. Do it with humility and cheerfulness. We are simply children thru whom Gods Spirit manifests himself in different ways. Don’t boast that ‘Wow, daddy gave me a bike’. Or look, I got a more expensive Christmas present than you. Daddy distributes the gifts freely as he wills. They are for everyone’s benefit. Don’t use this grace gift as a means of self importance or prestige. It would be like ‘prostituting’ a gift for self aggrandizement. People have done it, but it displeases the giver of the gift.

(865)ROMANS 12: 13 Paul continues to give some basic guidelines on practical Christian living. Notice his teaching on financial giving ‘distribute to the necessity of the saints’. This basic Christian doctrine from Jesus teachings has become the premier act of giving for the New Testament saint. The reason I have stressed this teaching as opposed to the more popular view of tithing, is because the scriptures place such a high priority on Christian charity. As I have mentioned before, Jesus even uses this basic description to describe those who ‘are righteous’ or ‘unrighteous’. He teaches the final judgment will be based on this outward identifier of ‘what we did to the least of these’. If you read carefully the New Testament epistles you will see a picture of ‘local church’ as a caring community of people who show their love for one another thru these acts of kindness and compassion. None of the New Testament letters teach a type of financial giving that focuses on ‘support the ministry/institution’ as being ‘the new testament church’ that replaced the ‘old testament temple’. For example a tithe system that supports the ‘pastor/priest’ in the same way the Levitical priests were supported under the law. It’s so vital for us to see and understand this. Because the average believer is taught thru out his life that his primary expression of giving is to ‘bring the tithe into the storehouse’ in such a way that it violates the actual primacy of giving as taught in the New Testament. Which is to regularly give to meet the needs of those around you. The fact that there were instances in the book of Acts or the letter to the Corinthians where believers gave an offering in a corporate way [the collection for the poor saints- 1st Cor. 15, or the laying of the money at the apostles feet in Acts] does not excuse the believer from the teaching that we should all regularly give to meet the needs of those around us. This is flatly taught as a regular part of the Christian experience. The other fact that Paul never once teaches the tithe as a function of giving for the Gentile churches should cause us all to take another look at the way we teach giving in the church today.

(866)ROMANS 12:14-21 Notice how Paul puts such a high priority on the principles of Jesus. He exhorts the saints to live by the precepts of the great ‘sermon on the mount’. Often times believers try and make a division between Paul’s revelation of justification by faith and the ‘liberal moral teachings of Jesus’. I see no division here. Paul actually quotes Jesus ‘if you’re treated badly, respond in love. By not getting even you heap “coals of fire on your enemies head”’. Actually, I remember how a few years back, when everybody was coming up with their ‘new revelation knowledge’ ideas on scripture. Things like ‘the camel going thru the eye of the needle’. Some taught Jesus was not really rebuking wealth, he was simply talking about a ‘low gate’ thru the wall of the city that was called the ‘eye of the needle’ and the camels had to crouch a little to get thru, true silliness! This verse ‘coals on the head’ was taught as saying Jesus was simply saying you were helping your enemy on cold nights by ‘keeping his head warm’! Sad. Jesus said don’t avenge yourselves, God will avenge you. Doesn’t sound like the lord is talking about ‘head warmers’! Look at these verses carefully. Paul incorporates the teachings of Christ as having a very high priority for the believer. We are often inundated with modern concepts of ministry. How to raise funds [or amass wealth]. Paul ‘locates’ the important thing as being centered on Christ. He knew if the churches [believing communities] of the first few centuries would follow this idea, that they would truly turn their world upside down for the cause.

(618) JOHN 16 (radio # 599) Jesus says ‘these things I have spoken unto you that you should not be offended’. What things? The reality that after he leaves they will suffer and go thru stuff. He also tells them it is necessary for their own growth for him to leave. If he doesn’t leave them alone they will never experience the true ministry of ‘the comforter’. The Spirit comforts those who need it. They will need it! If Jesus didn’t tell them about the difficulty up front, there would have been cause for offense. When the American church preaches only a gospel of success, when people later go thru stuff they feel like ‘what’s wrong with me? God, you told me thru your preachers that if I believed you all would go well’ they get offended because they weren’t given both sides. Jesus gave both sides. When the Comforter comes he will reprove of sin, righteousness and judgment [do justice]. Some times we think the purpose for the church is to simply reprove of sin. God wants us to do justice [civil rights] and show what is right. I heard a preacher say ‘the only reason Christians should ever practice civil disobedience is if the govt. said you couldn’t preach. But if they are killing babies, you shouldn’t practice civil disobedience’. Remember when we said to use the same measure for others as you would use on yourself? I would ask this preacher ‘what if the law allowed for your 2 year old to be killed.’ Say if the law came to your house and said ‘we are going to get your last bible copy and destroy it, or take your little girl and chop her head off’ would you use ‘civil disobedience’ to save the baby or the book? ‘I have yet many things to say to you, but you can not bear them now’ I think the American church is simply not able to ‘bear stuff now’. It’s not like we couldn’t understand the stuff, or ‘receive it’ into our ears. It’s just we are way too immature as a corporate people to truly grasp it. The need is really not more knowledge, its more growth [not numbers, maturity!]. I remember reading how Dietrich Boenhoffer visited a Christian university in New York. After his trip he commented on the surprise he had to see the level of immaturity in the American church. He would soon become a martyr under Hitlers 3rd Reich. ‘Ye shall weep and lament, the world shall rejoice. Your sorrow will turn into joy’ Jesus wants us to know that a day of recompense is coming. We will go thru stuff, but God will bring you out on the other side! We need both truths to stay balanced. ‘When a woman is in labor, she wants to abort the process. But after the child is birthed, she forgets all the pain’. A very important aspect of your calling is to ‘bring forth’ the thing God has destined you for. There comes a time where you need to pass the test. God is merciful, he lets you ‘re take’ the test. He brings teachers in who know how important it is for you to pass. They even will ‘teach to the test’ some will curve the grade. All types of stuff to get you to the next level. Sooner or later you gotta pass the test. If you don’t, God will still love you. You can even attend the graduations of your friends. But at the end of the day you will have been a spectator in the auditorium as opposed to a graduate on the stage. It’s better to be on the stage! ‘In me you will have peace, in the world you WILL HAVE TRIBULATION, be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.’ Jesus promise isn’t to get us out of the world or the tribulation in it. But to keep us at peace by having our minds fixed on him. The world runs back and forth [I was gonna say ‘to and fro’ but that would have been a little to preachy] trying to extend their lives. Have enough money to retire on. Keep from getting blown up in a terrorist thing. They really have no peace, no matter how hard they try they will all die sooner or later. The only peace to be found is in God. To have the promise of future resurrection and living forever with God is the only lasting thing you can have. All the money you earn and save will be as useless as toilet paper in a few years, start living for eternal rewards!

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SAMUEL 29-30

Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them. Ps. 68

https://youtu.be/YVFtxrOUtvg Samuel 29-30

https://ccoutreach87.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/12-3-16-samuel-29-30.zip

ON VIDEO-

.Paisley

. ‘Weaponizing’ language now?

.Letters ‘on the run’ how most of the N.T. was written

.What did Truman say again?

.Race issues

.My train

.Kamikaze pilots

.ISIS

.Ziklag

.Bad day- turned good

.Leadership principles

.David’s ‘new law’

.Lavish grace

.It’s not your stuff

.Stewardship

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MICAH 4-6

Micah 4:8 And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.

https://youtu.be/_dhoLRSFzV0 Micah 4-6

ON VIDEO-

.C.C. water ban

.Flash Bomb

.Judge Williams

.Hacking 2016 election

.Libya- Yemen- Iraq

.Russia

.Aleppo

.Media

.Crimea- Ukraine

.WW2

.Truman and Stalin

.Did we need to bomb?

.Why no more media coverage of Mosul?

.God forgave him

.What did Balaam say again?

NEW [Micah comments below]

I did not form my views from these news links below- I actually read them after I made the post. But I thought they fit- so I linked them.

http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/demonization_of_putin_as_personally_behind_clinton_hack_20161216/

http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/whats_going_on_in_aleppo_isnt_as_black_white_political_masters_20161214/

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Yet- we have said the civilians who have died- were executed- on purpose by Russia.

When the U.S. dropped pamphlets over Hiroshima and Nagasaki- warning the women and children to leave- many stayed.

But- because we warned them- we do not deem it the execution of women and kids.

Yet- we killed [numbers vary] around 150 thousand people initially- and possibly up to a million over the years by radiation sickness.

Did we execute them?

We knew they were there.

Many historians believe the bombing of the Japanese cities did not have to happen.

At that point in the war [WW2] the Russians under Stalin agreed to turn their massive army against Japan.

The Japanese were ready to surrender- but Harry Truman was in negotiations with Russia and other allies on how to divide up the area after the war.

Truman felt if the bombs were dropped [even though the war was almost over- without the bombs] that would give us more leverage against Russia- once they actually saw the potential that we had.

So- for political reasons that we in the West don’t always see- we killed many innocent women and kids- and never refer to it as the purposeful execution of innocents.

Yet I heard 2 U.S. representatives accuse Russia of doing this- which is a lie.

We involve ourselves in other nations- not just elections- but in the actual armed overthrow of their leaders- yet we deem this interference ok.

But the West is outraged that Russia too has a political motive.

And what might that be?

Putin and others- believe the U.S. has gone down a road that is leading to war.

Our buildup of NATO troops on Russia’s border is a provocative act- which we said would never do.

Yet- we are doing it.

In the 2011 Russian election- we called Putin’s election illegitimate.

Maybe it was- or maybe it wasn’t.

Yet when protesters marched- we made statements that maybe it was time for a Revolution.

That’s sends a message to any in the country or region- even ISIS- that wow- the U.S. might back up another armed overthrow of a nation.

These messages have disastrous results.

Libya- Iraq [our war with them] our involvement in nations that lead to the instability of the entire region.

Yet- we do not see why a Putin might want a leader who sends signals he might work with him.

Yes- Putin obviously would want to work with a president that he feels is not a threat.

This is not necessarily wrong- we do the exact same thing around the world.

Yet we are using language- referring to other world leaders as executioners of women and kids- because they have done the same exact things as us- and on a much smaller scale.

I am not defending Putin- or Assad.

I am trying to show you how we in the West do the things- that when others do them- we are outraged.

I want peace in Syria- and Russia- all over the world.

And when more than 90 percent of the people in Crimea vote to go back to Russia- we should not be referring to it as an illegal act- it’s not- that’s Democracy.

And if the innocent civilians in Aleppo did not leave- after Assad and Putin gave them notice- and we call it the purposeful execution of women and kids.

Then just what would you call the 500 thousand to a million dead Japanese?

NOTE- as I just watched the world news-[ 12-18-16- ABC news]- ‘MILITANTS BURNED 5 BUSES TO PREVENT THE EVACUATION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM ALEPPO’- These ‘militants’ are the U.S. supported rebels.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/cowardly-attack-in-syria-targets-buses-sent-to-evacuate-government-held-villages/2016/12/18/ba7671bc-c525-11e6-bf4b-2c064d32a4bf_story.html?utm_term=.59340fbcf1e7

NOTE- PBS news- 12-19-16 ‘militants going door to door in Aleppo- executing women and civilians’- These ‘militants’ are the ‘rebels’ we armed. They are also referred too as ‘Syrian militants’- these are not Syrian troops. If the Russians and Syrian troops were doing this- it would be headlines in the U.S. media- but because these atrocities are being carried out by U.S. backed rebels- they refuse to identify them as such. This is media bias.

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VERSES-

Isaiah 55:8-9

King James Version (KJV)

8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

2 Corinthians 4:4

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the mindsof them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations

John 16

King James Version (KJV)

16 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.

2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.

3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.

4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.

5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?

6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

John 16

Romans 10:1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.

Romans 10:2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.

Romans 10:3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.

Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

Romans 10:5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.

Romans 10:6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)

Romans 10:7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)

Romans 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

Romans 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Romans 10:11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

Romans 10:12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

Romans 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

Romans 10:16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?

Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Romans 10:18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

Romans 10:19 But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.

Romans 10:20 But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me.

Romans 10:21 But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.

Romans 11:1 I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel saying,

Romans 11:3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.

Romans 11:4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.

Romans 11:5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.

Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

Romans 11:7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.

Romans 11:8 (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.

Romans 11:9 And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:

Romans 11:10 Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway.

Romans 11:11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.

Romans 11:12 Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness?

Romans 11:13 For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:

Romans 11:14 If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.

Romans 11:15 For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead?

Romans 11:16 For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.

Romans 11:17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;

Romans 11:18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

Romans 11:19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in.

Romans 11:20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

Romans 11:21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.

Romans 11:22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

Romans 11:23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again.

Romans 11:24 For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive tree?

Romans 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

Romans 11:26 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:

Romans 11:27 For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins.

Romans 11:28 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the father's sakes.

Romans 11:29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.

Romans 11:30 For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief:

Romans 11:31 Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.

Romans 11:32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.

Romans 11:33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Romans 11:34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?

Romans 11:35 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?

Romans 11:36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Romans 12:4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

Romans 12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Romans 12:6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

Romans 12:7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

Romans 12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Romans 12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Romans 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Romans 12:13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

Romans 12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Romans 12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

Romans 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Romans 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Romans 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Romans 12:20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Romans 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

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Tell me how it is! And if I should write a second one! It's about girl that goes to school (first day of sophomore year) then bumps into the boy. He's really awkward and seems to not know what to say. But little does she know he has a reason to be like that and knows something about her she doesn't remember. Sophomore Year Faye: August 29th: Today is the first day of sophomore year of high school. Since it’s my first year in the actual High School I’m nervous. I’m probably going to forget my locker combination or go to the wrong classroom or drool in the middle of class. Yea, it’s happened before. My excuse always is I’m a teenager soooo bug off. I become really defensive in those kind’ve situations. I’m in the car, I can physically see the school. My car I’m driving is definitely not the show-stopping car which is great because I don’t really want a lot of people to notice me. It’s also my first year even driving to school, I only have a school permit so it’s not like i can drive to the mall unless I want to get my future license takin away till I’m eighteen. Yea, I graduated drivers ed this summer. I’m not going to have to go through that again. I’m in the parking lot, there’s so many people I recognize and so many people I have never seen before. Probably the juniors and seniors. Good, I parked flawlessly and I’m pretty close to the school. Beat that losers. I grabbed my backpack and keep my sunglasses on my head when I left my car, trying to look like a boss. I make sure my keys dangle in between my fingers so everybody can see. As I open up the main doors to the school the first face I see that I recognize is freakin Kayla Timber. The biggest popular girl out of all popular girls in my grade. Great. She has perfect blonde straightened hair. I have milky brown hair that I left to air dry last night. She wears black leggings with a slim fitting bright blue shirt. I wear a plaid shirt with skinny jeans. She wears high heels, I wear white converse. Everything about her seems to be perfect but to be honest a perfect I would never aspire to be. Next face I see, is literally right in front of me. My best friend Georgia. Georgia Hammel. “Georgia!” I say excitedly “Faye!” She grins back to me, “Hi!” “When did you get here?!” I asked as we started walking together down the hallway to the cafeteria. She wore black shorts, a loose light brown tshirt and converse. Her hair matched her shorts almost perfectly, except for the blue tips at the end. “A couple minutes ago.” “That’s new, you’re always-always late to class.” I grinned to her on the always “I’m sure next week that habit will start up again.” She reassured me. We found the cafeteria and there was already hundreds of students there. I was at the high school now, big crowds like this had to start not being so knew to me. We turned left to go in the corner of the cafeteria. Hopefully our other friends would find us. I looked over to Georgia across the table and whispered, “There’s so many people.” She nodded in agreement, “It’s weird.” Although our school district was big, even she agreed we hadn’t ever seen one like this. -------- There was so many faces I realized I hadn’t even focused at anybody’s faces. Friend’s were sorting themselves into their own “groups”. “Where’s Harper?” You squinted your eyes to look around you, “Dylan, Natasha?” “I don’t know.” Georgia replied her long blue tips brushed the top of the table. “Whatever, we’ll find them at lunch.” I finally said and rested my head on my hand touching my cheek. Gerogia sighed then her eyes widened as she looked to the crowd, “There’s a hot guy, 1:00!” She grinned You huffed a laugh, “I swear to the heavens I will never date or fall in “love”” My hand’s put quotation marks in the air, “I don’t need that. I have other things to worry about.” “You say that now, but someday,” Her eyes lifted to the ceiling and her hands clenched together, “You’ll fall in love and kiss them the start dating and live a happy life-” I interrupted her, “Says the one who can’t keep a boyfriend for more than two months.” “Well, this year’s gonna be different.” She insisted “You said that last year.” The bell rang to go to first class. I grabbed my phone from the table and walked down to the sophomore lockers with Georgia, trying to eye out my other friends in the messy, crowded crowd. “‘I’ll see you second block.” I smiled and waved to Georgia as she went down the other 10th grade hallway. My locker was number, 2067. A little ways into the hallway, but not too bad. I put in my locker combination, put my backpack away and grabbed my notebook and pencil. This year I was going to study hard. Not as much hanging out. ALthough a little bit cause I need to hang out with friend sometimes. And I’ll end up probably hanging out with them more because I’m a teenager and I’m like that. Just a normal-. I stopped my whole body as I bumped into somebody, clashing into them. “Oh, sorry-” I said instantly to find myself looking at a boy, looked to be my age, probably new. His face was silent, shocked. He had dark, dark brown hair. He had bright blue eyes with a hint of green. His black and grey baseball tee was rolled to his elbows and he wore jeans, slightly worn with converse. Only a binder in his right hand. Then a smile appeared on his cheeks, “Sorry. I’m kale.” He told me, his hand rubbing the back of his head. “Faye.” I said, just said. Nothing else. “Sophomore?” He asked, a hand pointing at me. “Yup, you?” I asked, making small talk. But I really wanted to ask why he was even trying to talk to me. “Yea, sophomore.” He paused awkwardly, strange. “So, uh. I guess I’ll see you around.” “Yea, bye.” I waved as he started to walk past me. He waved with a grin then disappeared into the crowd, seconds later. I looked down at my stuff in my hands. What even was that guy? I lifted my head, then started walking at a fast pace to make it upstairs into my first class- Astronomy. As I walked, minding my own business yet another voice hit me from my side. I turned my head. My other best friends, Natasha and Dylan. “Who was that.” Natasha asked me with a mischievous smirk. “What was what?” I asked “That boy that bumped into you. He was really hot.” She giggled “Don’t even try to play that game with me. I don’t date and I don’t like guys or fall in love or any of that gushy stuff.” I used my hand to express me brushing it away Her light orange, curled hair bounced next to me. She had a short light pink skirt on and a white shirt tucked in. She was the definition of cute. I had to admit. She always did good with the boys. “Don’t worry about me, Tash.” I told her, “You got Dylan, worry about that relationship.” I teased, sticking my tongue out at Dylan.” She and him had been dating since the middle of freshman year. “But I don't have to worry about him he's in a relationship. You aren't-” “By Tash.” A waved and left into my classroom. I don't need to worry about those things. School was enough to think about. I looked around the room. The desks were in five straight lines in the back. My eyes glanced to look in the way back to see if there was an empty seat. Fortunately there was and I plopped myself in the left corner of the room. Immediately I grabbed my headphones and plugged them in. I didn't want to look like a loser, not being on my phone and looking at people around the room. So until the bell went off I stared at my phone. Finally the bell rang, for first block of the year to begin. I looked up to see everybody still talking in their desks while the one teacher I hated from sixth grade was here teaching me Astronomy. The one class I was excited for. Kale: Hi. My name is Kale. Today is the first day of school for sophomore year. I'm not really nervous. At all really. There's this girl though at this school. I've had background with her, but the thing is there is a 99% chance that she isn't going to remember me. And when she doesn't remember me, I can't try to have her remember me… it's complicated. I walked to the school from my house, it's pretty close. Then walked through the back entrance. I'm not a person that cares to be noticed. I kept a green 2 inch binder in my right hand. There was nothing in my locker. I' usually just grab the leftover school stuff that's on sale after school begins when the teachers actually tell us what we need. It's less money and I'd say more efficient. Right when I opened the doors, I already heard the voices and screams coming from the cafeteria. I grabbed my phone from my back pocket and sent my friend a text. Where you at, Killian? Three dots on my screen flickered immediately, Cafeteria. Near the vending machines. Aight. I responded. I turned a right then a left which led me straight to the crowd of people. A lot more people than what I thought would be here. I went straight into the crowd until I reached the end of the cafeteria. There was Killian and the rest of my group. Killian’s dirty blonde hair was puffed to the side. And he wore a green Nike shirt with grey basketball shorts. “How's my man!” Killian smiled and stood up. I smiled taking his hand, putting our chests together, then hugging his back lightly. “Pretty good.” I let go of his grip then looked to my other friends, “Parker, Vincent, Matt.” I nodded to each of them waking to the edge of the table. “Ready for this year?” Vincent asked me “Ready than I'll ever be.” I admitted. Then a arm was against my neck and shoulder. Killian. He turned me around, “Have you seen her yet?” He said quietly “No. But I'll know when I see her.” “Update me at lunch.” I didn't have any classes with him until after lunch, third block. “I will.” I nodded then the bell rang and everybody started walking to their lockers. Parker, Vincent, and Matt came to our sides. Talk and chit chat about how the senior girls were hot and how they were gonna get on the football team was the rest of the conversation to our lockers. I didn't need to grab anything out of my locker so I went with Vincent to his which was in the opposite hallway of mine then I would meet up with Kallian in the other sophomore hallway. He needed to go to his locker quickly cause his was far away from his first class. “Do you wanna come after school with me and play with my new Xbox?” Vincent asked. “That's why you got darker this summer.” I joked with him, “You've been inside playing video games instead of behind outside.” Vincent had dark brown skin with dark brown eyes. He laughed, “Whatever. Whatever.” He said closing his locker, “Make fun of my color all you want.” A smirk appeared from his lips, “But you didn't get that tan this summer either.” “Me?” I chuckled and used my arms to show my body from my shoulders to hips, “I've turned into a Mexican this year!” Vincent laughed, “Whatever. See you second.” And he left behind the crowd. So I left for Killian’s locker. The other hallway. I went in between the crowd. Looking at my watch I hurried my speed. I made it to the other hallway I looked for Killian, not looking in front of me. I suddenly bumped into somebody but instantly looked up, I looked back up at the person I'd hit. It was her. Faye. It was her. I stood in front of her. I couldn't seem to make words come from my mouth. She didn't say anything either. Suddenly I smiled, nervously. “Sorry. I'm kale.” I said, another tick of putting my hand to my hair. She didn't remember me. She didn't know me. But saying my name to her because she didn't know me was weird. Hard. “Faye.” She said. A small grin appeared on her cheeks. It was her. The girl that used to laugh at my jokes. The girl that used to go out with me and sit on the branches of the tall oak trees. The girl that used to call my name when she saw me. “Are you-you a sophomore?” I asked. I didn't know what to say. Starting a new with her. “Yup. You?” She asked me. She had the same milky brown hair. The same hair that swayed in the small breeze back in Elling. ��Yea, sophomore.” I paused. I didn't know what to say. I just wanted to hug her, tell her. But I couldn't. I don't know if I was even allowed to become friend with her. “I'll see you around.” I finished the awkward conversation and started to move past her. Far waved to me, she obviously had no idea who I was. “Yea, bye.” Soon enough I made it past her then got to Kallian’s locker. Already gone. We must've missed each other when I saw- So I walked back. To my first class. Down the hallway, left, they down another hallway and left to first block. Faye. Faye was here. I didn't actually believe what just happend to me. She looked so different… but so so similar. I sat down on a seat near the front. Anywhere. I just needed to sit down. The bell rang and my eyes lifted up from the hands that were buried on my head. The classroom was filled with models of planets and picture of constellations. After all this was Astronomy class.

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