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jonnysinsectcatalogue · 5 months
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Villa Bee Fly - Villa sp.
Neighborhood flowers like these are the perfect place to find pollinating insects such as Bees and snap a few pictures of them. Imagine my surprise to find this imposter darting around and surveying the flowers, and poking around for nectar using its proboscis. Although it's a small proboscis, rest assured that it is indeed a proboscis built for sipping, not a labellum (spongy mouthpart) for soaking. With how it buzzes around, stays near flowers and flashes its striped body, it's a convincing Bee mimic (if somewhat lacking in the fuzz department). As for what specie it is, I can only make an educated guess by comparing it with similar images and other Villa species. While searching for the identification, I was surprised to learn that this specie of Bee Fly is one of the more "plain" ones within the Villa genus. The breadth of biodiversity within this genus is staggering, with many species sporting colors yellow, red, gold and black, in most cases in the form of hairs, further lending authenticity to be mistaken as a Bee. This Fly isn't so grandiose as the others, and as such many that resemble it aren't conclusively identified. My best guess here would be V. arenicola due to its overall appearance, the pronounced wing venation and the presence of 2 white plumage spots at the very tip of the abdomen.
Like Bees and the other Bee Flies, it may not be a surprise to find individuals like this one rummaging on flowers, but it might surprise you learn that these Flies are also associated with sand. Specially, female Villa Flies due to their method of egg dispersal. To be specific, the larvae of these insects are endoparasites, meaning that they live inside a host and feed off of them. So what does sand have to do it? When ready, the female Fly finds a hole in a location filled with potential hosts for her eggs and begins to gather sand and other suitable fillings to place in the hole. She even has a "sand pouch" to stock up when a resource is found. When the hole is ready, the mother Fly flicks (using her abdomen) her eggs into the hole one at a time; the coating of dusts and sand allows the eggs to clump without sticking together. When the eggs hatch, the larvae find suite soft-bodied hosts to infest such as younger forms of Lepidopterans and Darkling Beetles. They will grow and develop within those hosts! They are even prepared for when their host pupates (and they are still inside): the Fly's own pupa is lined with spikes, allowing it to pierce the host's pupa and emerge as an adult Fly through it. Remember, the pupa is not a still object, but rather a living thing that moves only when it has the energy to do so. Considering they're learning as they go along, these Flies are very resourceful!
Pictures were taken on July 15, 2021 with a Google Pixel 4.
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drhoz · 30 days
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#2116 - Tribe Villini - Banded Beefly
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A charming little parasitoid and pollinator. At least one species of Villa, in Africa, is a parasite of Tsetse Flies.
Cooma, NSW
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joelmillerisapunk · 2 months
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Greece: Lay Your Love On Me
Soft Daddy!Joel x f!reader
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Masterlist ♥︎ Soft Daddy Masterlist
Wordcount: 3,822
Warnings: 18+, unprotected p in v, squirting, f!oral receiving, fingering, a lil sad bit about Joel's past, use of daddy, princess, baby girl, good girl, mentions of pregnancy
Summary: You find yourself standing at a crossroads, a secret threatening to upend the entire trip and your future with Joel. Will you choose to reveal the truth, risking everything, or keep your secret hidden?
Notes: I hope you enjoy! Let me know where they should go next!
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As you step off the plane in Greece, you can feel the warm sun on your skin and the salty breeze in your hair. Joel takes your hand and leads you through the bustling airport, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Welcome to Greece, darlin', I can't wait to show you around this beautiful country."
You smile up at him, “Im so excited, this is one of my bucket list destinations.”
Joel leads you to a waiting car and opens the door for you. As you climb inside, he leans down and whispers in your ear, "I have a surprise for you, princess."
Your heart skips a beat. "What is it?" you ask.
Joel grins and takes your hand, squeezing it gently. "You'll see," he winks, letting a smirk crawl up his lip.
“Gimme a hint, please? Just one.”
“Patience babygirl.”
The car ride is filled with anticipation as you try to guess what Joel's surprise could be. You glance over at him, taking in his handsome features and the way the sunlight streams in through the window, highlighting his sharp jawline and the faint stubble that shadows it.
The car pulls up to a beautiful villa nestled on a hill overlooking the sparkling blue waters of the Aegean Sea. He helps you out of the car and leads you to the front door.
"Here we are," he says, opening the door with a flourish.
You step inside and your breath catches in your throat. The villa is stunning, with whitewashed walls, high ceilings, and large windows that offer breathtaking views of the sea.
"This place is amazing," you say, turning to him with a smile.
But Joel isn't done surprising you. "Wait until you see what I have planned for us," he says, taking your hand and leading you back out of the villa. You can't help but feel a sense of excitement and curiosity building up inside of you. You follow him down a winding path, taking in the lush greenery and the soothing sounds of nature surrounding you. The villa's splendor fades away, replaced by the serenity of the natural world.
Soon, the path opens up to a small dock, and there, moored, is a stunning boat. The sight of it takes your breath away. It's sleek, elegant, and exudes an air of luxury. Joel's eyes are shining with pride as he looks at the boat.
As Joel leads you down to the dock, you can't help but feel a sense of awe at the beautiful boat before you. It's even more stunning up close, with its polished wooden exterior and gleaming metal accents.
“Joel, don't tell me you're a sailor too. Is there anything you don't do?” You stand there teasing him.
Joel chuckles a bit, "Well, I sure can't fly a plane, but I can certainly handle a boat. I've always found the water to be incredibly soothing, and there's nothing quite like feeling the wind in your hair as you sail through the open sea.”
“Well, what's her name? Everyone names their boats.”
"Welcome to the Sarah," Joel says, a hint of sadness in his eyes.
"The Sarah?" you ask, confused.
Joel takes a deep breath and begins to speak, "The Sarah is named after my daughter, Sarah. We used to go sailing together all the time, just the two of us. She loved the water, and she loved this boat. But one summer, when I was tied up with a few big clients, she decided to go on a sailing trip with a friend, and I paid for their trip out here. They took this boat... and there was an accident. Sarah didn't make it.” He pauses, looking out at the water, his eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Soon as things calmed down I bought this spot and the boat but haven't been able to bring myself to sell it or take it out on the water again, but I thought maybe, taking you out on it would help me feel closer to her again - I'm sorry darlin’, I don't wanna bring you down.”
You reach out and take Joel's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "Joel, I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how hard that must have been for you."
He looks at you with a grateful smile and kisses the top of your forehead letting it linger for a moment.
You take a deep breath, and look out at the beautiful boat before you. "Joel, I would be honored to go sailing with you on the Sarah. I think it's a wonderful way to honor your daughter's memory, and I would be privileged to be a part of that."
Joel's eyes light up, and he squeezes your hand in return. "Thank you, princess. I can't think of anyone I'd rather have doin’ this with me."
He leads you to the boat, and you step on board, feeling the smooth wooden deck beneath your feet. Joel shows you around the boat, pointing out all the different features and explaining how everything works. You can tell he takes great pride in it, and you can't help but feel a sense of awe and respect for this beautiful vessel.
As Joel finishes up the tour, he looks at you with a mischievous grin. "Ready to set sail, darlin'?"
You grin back, feeling a surge of excitement. "Absolutely, let's do this!”
As you sail along the sparkling coastline, Joel takes on the role of tour guide, pointing out the stunning beaches, quaint villages, and awe-inspiring ancient ruins scattered throughout the landscape. The sun's rays warm your skin, leaving you feeling invigorated, while the salty breeze gently tousles your hair.
"Look, darlin', over there! That's the Temple of Poseidon, dedicated to the ancient Greek god of the sea," Joel says, pointing towards a crumbling temple perched atop a cliffside. "Legend has it that King Aegeus plunged to his death from the cliff there. After his son Thesaus' ship returned with black sails, which implied he was killed, but was not the case, he was just a dumb kid who forgot to change his sails. His heartbroken pops couldn’t take it and jumped from that cliff to his death.” Joel paused for a moment, staring up. “You know the Athenians named the Aegean Sea after him.”
You lean against the railing, taking in the breathtaking view and listening intently to Joel's words, seeing how close to home this place hits for him. "Wow, that's incredible, Joel.” You paused too, unsure what to say without being too emotional. “I can't believe I'm actually here, in Greece, sailing along the coast with you," you say, gazing up at him with adoration.
Joel grins, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I'm glad you're enjoying yourself, princess. I wanted to show you a different side of Greece, away from the crowded tourist spots."
As the sun begins to dip below the horizon, Joel drops anchor in a secluded cove, surrounded by towering cliffs and crystal-clear water. The sound of the waves gently lapping against the boat creates a soothing melody, while the cool breeze offers a refreshing contrast to the warm sun.
"I thought we could have a little picnic on the deck," Joel says, gesturing towards the spread of fresh fruit, cheese, and bread he's setting up. "I hope you're hungry."
You take a seat on the plush cushions, your eyes wide with delight. "This looks amazing, Joel. You're a chef too, what's next?" you say, as you bite into a juicy piece of fruit.
Joel smirks, pouring you a glass of chilled wine. " I guess you could say I'm a ‘jack of all trades, master of none’ type of guy. But when it comes to you, princess, I'm willing to learn and be anything you need me to be.”
You sit down to eat, as you watch the waves lapping at the shore. You look at Joel, your eyes sparkling with excitement. "Can we swim here?" you ask, gesturing towards the crystal-clear water.
Joel looks hesitant for a moment. "I don't think we brought any swim gear darlin’," he says, apologetically.
But you just laugh and start to take off your shirt. "Who needs swim gear?" you say, shrugging it off and tossing it onto the boat.
You slip out of your shorts and underwear, leaving you standing there in just your bra. Joel's eyes widen as he takes in the sight of you, his gaze lingering on your body.
"You sure about this?" he asks.
You nod, your heart pounding with excitement. "Absolutely," you say, stepping a little closer to him. You reach up and undo the clasp on your bra, letting it fall to the ground. Joel's breath catches in his throat as he takes in the sight of you, completely naked and unafraid. Without a word, you dive into the water, feeling the coolness envelop your body as you slice through the waves. You surface a moment later, slicking your hair back from your face and laughing with pure joy.
Joel laughs and shakes his head as he watches you. "You're full of surprises, aren't you?" he calls out.
You swim back to the boat, treading water as you look up at him. "You had a surprise for me," you say with a grin. "I'm just returning the favor.” You look at Joel with a mischievous smile. "Come on, in. Don't tell me you're afraid to get a little wet," you say, challenging him.
Joel hesitates for a moment, then grins and starts to undress. He slips out of his shirt and shorts, leaving him standing there in just his boxers. You watch him with a hungry gaze, your heart pounding with anticipation. Joel hooks his thumbs into the waistband of his boxers and slowly starts to slide them down, revealing his hard cock.
You gasp as he dives into the water, swimming towards you with strong strokes.
When he reaches you, he wraps his arms around your waist and pulls you close, his hard cock pressing against your stomach. You wrap your legs around his waist, feeling his cock slide between your folds. You moan with pleasure as he starts to rock his hips, teasing your clit with the tip of his cock. You arch your back and push forward, rubbing your breasts against his chest. "Joel…" you sigh, trying to contain yourself.
Your hands clutch tight to his shoulders as his mouth finds its way down your neck, trailing hot kisses across you. You whimper in response, your head thrown back with pleasure.
"Tell daddy whatcha need baby."
A shiver runs down your spine. Joel continues to kiss and suckle your neck, his large hands caressing gently your breasts. “Daddy needs his baby so badly, want feel my pretty girl’s pussy. Let's get back on the boat baby girl, wanna take care of you.”
Your breath hitches in your throat and you try to control yourself. "Please...I want..."
"Want what darlin'? Want daddy's cocks deep inside you?"
You groan at the question, unable to speak coherently.
"Shhh…" Joel hushes, placing a finger on your lips. "Daddy'll make you come babygirl, make you scream." He helps guide you back to the boat, helping you up but more just playing with your naked ass as you try to get up into the boat. Once you're safely back on the boat again, he climbs aboard, wrapping his arms tightly around you and pulling you close.
"Let daddy put you in his mouth, give me some sweet, hot honeydew,” he croons, running one of his hands down the length of your body, causing you to squirm under his touch. "Daddy's gonna make you feel so good, princess," he murmurs before helping you lay down, his body hovering over top of yours.
You gasp as he takes one of your nipples into his mouth, his tongue swirling around the hard bud. He sucks and nips at it, sending waves of pleasure coursing through your body.
You can feel yourself getting closer to the edge, your hips grinding up into his body, searching for anything. But Joel isn't done with you yet. He trails his kisses down your stomach, his lips skimming over your wet folds. He looks up at you, his eyes dark with desire.
"You're so fucking sexy, princess," he growls.
And then he dives between your legs, his tongue plunging inside you. You cry out, your back arching off the deck. He works you with his tongue, his fingers sliding inside you to stroke your g-spot. You can feel yourself getting closer, your body trembling with pleasure.
"Daddy wants you to squirt for him, okay baby? Soak my face darlin." You let out another moan of ecstasy as he continues to work you like an eager dog, his long, thick fingers pumping fast as he thrusts deeper into you. "Daddys craving a sweet treat."
You feel your orgasm build inside you, your muscles tensing, ready to burst. You feel tears forming in your eyes as you release, your mind floating in bliss as your orgasm crashes over you like a wave. You cry out, your body shaking with pleasure as Joel replaces his face with his fingers, rubbing your clit, his face aimed in the juices currently drenching his face. Joel's fingers continue to work your clit, drawing out every last wave of pleasure from your orgasm.
You lay there, panting and trembling, as he gently kisses your inner thighs, his hands still roaming over your body.
"You're so beautiful when you come, princess," he murmurs, looking up at you with a tender smile.
You reach down and thread your fingers through his hair, pulling him up for a kiss, tasting yourself all over him.
As you kiss, you can feel his hard cock pressing against your thigh. You reach down and wrap your hand around it, stroking him. Joel moans into your mouth, his hips bucking up into your hand.
"Fuck, babygirl, feels so good," he growls, breaking the kiss.
He rolls over onto his back, pulling you on top of him. You straddle his hips, your wet folds brushing against the length of his cock. You rock your hips, teasing both of you with the friction.
Joel reaches up and cups your breasts, his thumbs flicking over your nipples. You moan, your head falling back as you start to grind faster on his cock.
"That's it, princess. Ride my cock," he growls.
You obey, lifting yourself up and then sliding down, impaling yourself on his cock. You moan as you feel him fill you up, stretching you out in the most delicious way.
You start to ride him harder as you chase another orgasm. Joel meets you thrust for thrust, his hands gripping your hips as he drives up into you.
You can feel yourself getting close again, your body trembling with pleasure. Joel must sense it too, because he sits up and wraps his arms around you, holding you close as he thrusts up into you.
"Come for me, princess. Want that sweetness all over daddy's cock," he growls in your ear.
His words push you over the edge, your orgasm crashes over you like a wave. You cry out, your body shaking as Joel continues to thrust up into you.
Finally, you collapse against him, panting and trembling. Joel kisses your forehead, holding you close as he catches his breath. "Think you got one more in ya for me babygirl? wanna come with ya this time."
You nod, closing your eyes as you try to collect your thoughts. Your body feels heavy and weak, your brain hazy from the combination of adrenaline and love making.
"S'okay, come here, baby girl," he says, as he helps lay you back down. "You comfortable?" he asks.
"Mhmm," you hum, smiling sleepily at him.
He chuckles and leans over you, kissing you softly. "Good," he whispers. He slides one of his hands between your legs and traces up your slit. "You're so wet, baby girl."
You open your eyes and gasp as he dips his finger into your moist folds.
"Mmmm, my favorite flavor," he whispers as he takes his finger out, suckling on it like a baby cow finding milk. "You ready for daddy's cock? give it a real good milking baby."
"Yes please," you whine, your fingers curling around his shaft. "Please daddy!" you beg.
"You've been so good babygirl, daddy's going to fill you right up. Okay, baby girl," he smiles wickedly. "You tell daddy if you're gettin' uncomfortable."
"I promise."
As Joel enters you again, he takes his time, savoring the feeling of your tight warmth around him. He begins to thrust slowly, building up a steady rhythm as he watches your reactions. Your eyes flutter shut, your breath hitching with each movement. "Fuck, you feel so good, princess," Joel groans, his hands gripping your hips as he drives deeper into you. "So hot baby girl, so tight. Yessss," he growls. You can see him struggling not to lose control, wanting desperately to keep this lasting as long as possible.
"Daddy please! Fuck I'm almost there," you yell, your nails scratching his skin.
"Gonna come babygirl," Joel pants.
With one last thrust, your orgasm bursts over you, your body shuddering with pleasure. You cling onto Joel, needing him as much as he needs you. In the same moment, Joel lets out a low guttural groan and spills himself inside you, clutching you to his chest.
"God dammit, babygirl," he curses, burying his face into your neck.
After catching your breath and sharing a few tender kisses, Joel pulls out of you and helps you to your feet. You both gather your clothes and dress before Joel starts the engine and guides the boat out of the cove, navigating the open waters with ease.
As you sail along the coastline, Joel takes on the role of tour guide once more, pointing out the stunning beaches, quaint villages, and awe-inspiring ancient ruins scattered throughout the landscape. You listen intently to his words, feeling a sense of awe and wonder at the beauty surrounding you.
But as the day wears on, you start to feel a little nauseous, your stomach churning with an unfamiliar sensation. You try to brush it off as seasickness, but the feeling persists, even as Joel guides the boat to a picturesque cove.
"We're here, princess," Joel says, a note of excitement in his voice. "This is one of my favorite places in Greece. It's a little-known spot, but it's absolutely stunning."
You nod and smile, trying to hide your discomfort. Joel helps you off the boat and leads you up a winding path, taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Eventually, you reach a hidden plateau, where a small taverna sits nestled among the trees. Joel leads you to a table, pulling out a chair for you to sit in.
"I hope you're hungry. The food here is absolutely amazing," he says, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
You nod, but the nausea persists. You excuse yourself to the restroom, trying to compose yourself and shake off the feeling as you splash water on your face and stare at your reflection in the mirror.
When you return to the table, Joel notices that something is off. "You okay, princess?" he asks, his brow furrowed with concern.
You nod, trying to force a smile. "Yeah, just feeling a little seasick. But I'll be okay," you say, taking a sip of water.
Joel watches you carefully, his eyes filled with worry. "You sure, darlin'? We can head back to the villa if you need to rest. It's been a long day in the sun. "
You shake your head, not wanting to ruin this trip for Joel. "No, I want to stay. I'm just feeling a little off. I'm okay, please lets stay," you assure him.
Joel nods, but he doesn't look convinced. "If you're sure," he says, taking your hand in his.
Joel orders a spread of fresh seafood and local dishes for the two of you, and you try to enjoy the meal despite your lingering discomfort. The food is indeed delicious, but you find yourself picking at your plate more than actually eating.
After dinner, you suggest taking a stroll through the marketplace, hoping the fresh air and distraction might help alleviate your nausea. Joel agrees, and the two of you wander through the bustling streets, taking in the sights and sounds of the vibrant market.
As you browse through the stalls, you can't help but linger on a particular piece - a delicate gold chain with a small sapphire pendant. You're admiring it when Joel comes up behind you, wrapping his arms around your waist and nuzzling your neck. You feel a little embarrassed at being caught. "It's just so beautiful," you say, your fingers tracing the smooth metal.
Before you know it, Joel has purchased the necklace for you, slipping it into your hand with a wink. "A little something to remember our trip by, princess," he says, his eyes filled with warmth.
You gasp, feeling tears prick at the corners of your eyes. "Joel, I can't accept this," you protest, your voice trembling with emotion.
He squeezes your hand, his gaze steady. "You can, and you will," he says, his voice firm but gentle.
You nod, overwhelmed by his kindness and generosity. You lean up to kiss him, feeling a surge of love and gratitude wash over you, and you put the necklace on admiring it in your fingertips.
As Joel drives the car back to the villa, you feel a growing sense of unease in your stomach. You try to ignore it, telling yourself it's just the aftermath of the boat ride, but the feeling persists. When you get back to the villa, you excuse yourself to the bathroom, telling Joel you need a moment to freshen up.
Once inside, you take a deep breath and pull out the pregnancy test you had bought earlier at the market, sneaking it into your bag without Joel noticing. You had been feeling a little off lately, but you dismissed it as stress or exhaustion. But now, as you stare down at the test in your hand, you can't help but feel a sense of dread.
You take the test, setting it down on the counter as you wait for the results. The minutes tick by, each one feeling like an hour. Finally, the time passes, and you look down at the result.
Your breath catches in your throat, your mind racing as you try to process what you're seeing.
Positive.
You're pregnant.
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beekeeperspicnic · 10 days
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Visiting Fulworth
Today @jeremys-come-to-bed-eyes and I went on something that I might have been classified as a "research trip" for The Beekeepers Picnic, if it had happened a few years ago! As it is, there's no hiding that it was just a geeky fan trip.
I didn't invent the idea of Holmes retiring to keep bees in a village called Fulworth - it gets alluded to a few times in the stories, and there is one story set there, 'The Lion's Mane'.
We know Holmes' retirement home is either a 'cottage' or a 'villa', it's a few miles out of Eastbourne, and it's clearly somewhere where it's possible to walk to the sea for a swim. Sherlockian tradition is that the real-life place fitting this description is the village of East Dean.
So, that's where we went - walking from Eastbourne.
This area is famous for it's white chalk cliffs, which are eroding away very quickly. Here is a path to nowhere!
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These cliffs are known as the Seven Sisters. They all have names but the only two I remember are Short Bottom and Rough Bottom.
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The beach there is all pebbles - I knew that when creating my game, but I felt like a pebble beach just wouldn't look right all in pixels, so I made it sandy instead.
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East Dean is absolutely gorgeous, basically everything I could have hoped for.
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Here is the village green - flying a Ukrainian flag in solidarity!
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And here is Mr Holmes' official cottage. As far as we could tell its now an office of the local estate rather than someone's house, so we didn't feel too weird taking lots of pictures! The Lions Mane implies his cottage is a little way out of the village, but I'll forgive them for putting it in the centre instead.
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(I think that the dates are obviously the dates he lived there as recorded by his biographer - our last information on Holmes is from 1917. I think they made the right call not to try to invent a date for his death.)
A lot of the cottages in the area have this really distinctive mixture of pebbles and brick which I think must be a hallmark of the local area, but I was pleased to see a few whitewashed buildings like the ones I put in the game:
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Thank you for reading, please enjoy this adorable foal.
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nekojaf · 11 months
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Also one last thing for tonight. Fairy au Honeymoon. The story plagued my mind and I had to get the thoughts out. Baby bean turned out better then I thought.
She's scared of heights but reasons this because she has bee wings. Bumblebees aren't supposed to carry their original weight scientifically so technically she shouldn't fly up high anyway!💦
Fairy au belongs to @ayyy-imma-ninja ! Plz go check it out. It's very good food for the brain.
Anyway character concept rambles underneath for anyone who's interested.
I wasn't quite sure what her job would be. I'm torn between her leading bees to fruitful fields of flowers or leading animals of the opposite sex to each other and help them get together during spring. The twitter patter LOL. With her og story the second one makes the most sense but she also hates her job in the OG working at a newly wed vacation villa. Not sure if fairy her would stick to it even if she was suppose to. Watching couples is gross.
She could be obligated to do both though. A little odd for a moon fairy to be out do during day though if I'm trying to keep it close to canon logic but hmm. Not that it had to be during the day with the animals but bees are pretty active during the sunny hours.
Additionally with her staff don't mistaken her as a helper fairy. It's not magical or anything. I think she uses this to herd bees and animals around. (Or at least she likes to believe it helps. Probably read a story book about Shepherd and sheeps and fell in love with the concept.)
If she had a helper fairy of any kind it would probably be Harvest....but at the same time Harvest would make such a good fairy of his own with his own different set of chores so HNNGHHH so maybe she just never realized that's a thing or just flat doesn't have one. Cuz I have no other characters that could fit the role.
Anyways. I finally wrote this all down and can rest easy.
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cwritesforfun · 6 months
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Harry Styles x Fem!Reader: Golden MV Inspired
Inspired by the Golden music video ~ I attached above :)
Y/N = Your Name
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Harry Styles' POV
It was our 2 year marriage anniversary and we wanted to do something special. I told Y/N that I wanted to take her to Italy and she agreed. Thank goodness because I had already booked a cute villa and a reservation at this pasta place near the water. I would do anything and everything for Y/N. She's the most precious person to me. I literally am in love and am in awe of her.
The flight is smooth for the most part. It's an overnight flight because we are flying across an ocean. Because of that, I find myself leaning on Y/N's shoulder to sleep. I made sure it was okay with her before I did so because it was a long flight and I didn't want her to be in shambles.
When we arrive, we're driven out to the villa we're staying in. Y/N immediately jumps for joy and freaks out. She's so cute!
Y/N's POV
Harry and I are in Italy! Omg! It's literally so amazing. We're going to a pasta place tonight and I'm thrilled. Pasta is bae. Sorry H. Lol no he's the real bae aka my hubby. Gosh he would laugh hearing my thoughts right now. Haha.
I get dressed up and he puts on a blue suit (from the music video), which fits him so well. Wow. I love him.
We head out and we walk to the restaurant. He tells them our name and we get our seats out on the balcony. We order champagne, pasta, and salad.
As we wait for food to arrive, I look out at the sunset and exclaim "Wow I cannot believe we're in Italy. I'm so happy and this trip wow. I'm so excited. H, I love you baby." He replies "Awww love. You're adorable. I'm glad you enjoy it so far. If you are loving it so far, then know it's just getting started." I reply "Yay!"
We order two glasses of wine when dinner arrives. Harry exclaims "I love you Y/N. I love being here with you and I'm glad we got to come to Italy. I also cannot believe it's only been 2 years. It's the bee's knees." I smile and say "It's been an amazing two years and I cannot wait for more to come." He replies "Here here!" He holds up his glass and we cheers to ourselves.
We down the glasses of wine and eat dinner. We enjoy our dinner then we get gelato down the street mainly because I asked nicely.
Since we're both a little tipsy, we both take turns spinning around and skipping back to the villa. Truly a wonder no one's gotten hurt yet. I hope neither of us do.
We make it back to the villa and we take a shower together. We then cuddle in bed and talk about all the things we love about each other. Cheesy yes I know we are.
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THANKS FOR READING!!! LOLOL kinda short but hey I loved the music video and was inspired to write this.
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neverlookatthisblog · 9 months
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Love island
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A/N: I got super bored and I was on an love island binge and got really inspired to the point where I decided to make a story out of it I wanted to do like a mini series off of this but I’m not sure just know there is gonna be a part two with smut😏
Another note: In this it’s not y/n the character actually has a name so yea I’ve actually had this written for longer than you think but I just decided not post it until now and I didn’t proof read this either so- if there’s something i miss spelled or it doesn’t sound right mind your business!!!! 😭😭😭✋🏽
You used to watch love island with your family every week there was a new episode you were so excited when you got the call that you will be on love island
“Oh my godddd mir!!!!!” Your sister said excitedly
“I know I fly out there in a couple of days!!” You said it was true you had to fly out there soon because you we’re gonna be one of the new arrivals
On the plane ride you kept thinking about how awesome this was and you were excited if anything there was one boy that you did have interest in
And that was Jack
You thought he was cute
Watching him on the island you knew he’s the one you wanted to go for
When you got off the plane you weee met with a person driver he greeted you before putting you stuff in the trunk and opening the door for you
The ride was a little long but it was also peaceful
Once you got there you couldn’t believe it You knew that you weren’t going into the villa right away because they had the girls go out for drinks while the boys stayed and…. Did boy things
You did you introduction about your self while waiting you met two of the other girls
Bee and Abby
“Hii I’m mir nice to meet you girls” I said they both smiled
“Your really pretty” Bee said in her Australian accent
“Thank you so much” you said
“I fucking love your hair how did you do that” Abby said
You laughed You explained to her how you did my hair until it was time for you guys to go into the villa
All the girls were nervous but they pushed it aside walked straight in
“Heyy boys” bee shouted at them they all shouted
They walked over to them
You were a bit nervous but you were so happy because you finally get to meet Jack after crushing over him on tv
“Hey I’m mir nice to meet you all” you said they All smiled at you but one of them stuck out
“I can’t believe this is happening” Aj said he was a cute boy he had a fro a couple of tattoos
Eventually all the boys settled down you wanted to talk to him so bad you talk to bee about it
“Girl your in here for a reason I really think you should try and talk to him while the girls are still gone” she said and she was right you weren’t really gonna have time to talk to him with Diamond all over him
“Alright I’m gonna do it” you said she hyped you up about it you walked over to where he was sitting
“Can I sit” you said
“Sure” he smiled
“Hii I’m mir nice to me you” you said obviously he knew who you were because you already said that but you wanted to start a conversation
“Jack nice to meet you” you thought you we’re gonna melt he was so cute
“So how are things in here besides the obvious” I said
“I mean for me it could be better” he said
If one thing you’ve been keeping you know that diamond said she didn’t know how she felt about her and Jack she was playing with his feelings
Maybe you coming into the villa you would change things
“Look I’m gonna just be straight forward I came in here for you” I said
“Oh wow okay!!!” I nervously laughed
“Yea I’ve been watching and I know who I have my eye on” you said
“Well I’m open to try” he said smiling at you
Wanting to just kiss him so bad you knew you couldn’t because it’s really too early and you just met
“Well I’ll catch you later jack gonna go talk to more people” you said
You walked around getting to know the other boys there was Ben,Aj,mark,Alex ,and Jack
And honestly out of all of them you still wanted jack
You were talking with Alex when you heard the girls come back they all look puzzled to see three new girls talk to there men
One of the girls came running to you her name was Alison
“Omg welcome!!!” She said she was really sweet
“Thank you so much”
All the girls greeted you except the diamond she just stood there you got the impression and you already knew you wanted to try to talk to her and see for your self
“Heyy” you said
“Hi” she said kinda dry
“I’m mir nice to meet you” you said holding out your hand but she swiped it away
“Mhm” she said walking away
Unsuccessful if you ask me
The day went on it and night time began
You were sitting by yourself collecting your thoughts thinking about how this experience was gonna go you felt someone sit next to you looking over you smiled
“ so how has you experience in the villa been so far” jack said
“Ehh besides one of the girls not liking me” you paused for a second
“Good I’m liking it just a little bit” you said
“That’s great” but before he could say something somebody had gotta a text
“I GOT A TEXTTTT” they yelled
Jack and Mir both ran over to them
“Tomorrow all the boys will get a chance to talk to the 3 new girls
#newgirls #changingthegame” Alex said
You smiled you had been talking to Jack but you wanted to get to know him even more so going on a date with him and getting to know him was the perfect thing for you
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☀️ HL FIC LIBRARY'S SUMMER FIC REC ☀️
Remember to leave kudos and a comment on the fics you enjoyed to show your appreciation! You can find the library's other recs here.
🌴 I'll Fly Away by @juliusschmidt (E, 122k)
Harry and Louis grew up together in Lake County, Harry with his mom and stepdad in a tiny cottage on Edward’s Lake and Louis in his family’s farmhouse a few minutes down the road. But after high school, Louis stuck around and Harry did not; Harry went to Chicago where he found a boyfriend and couple of college degrees. Six years later, Harry ends up back in Edwardsville for the summer and he and Louis fall into old patterns and discover new ones.
ft. One Direction, the local boyband; Horan’s Bar and Grill; families, most especially children and babies; Officer Liam Payne; many local festivals and fireworks displays; and Anne Cox, PFLAG President.
🌴 Jump Before We Fall by green_feelings / @greenfeelings (E, 113k)
Louis and Zayn's lives revolve around running a hotel by the sea, Harry is a student who wants a life far from home for just a little while, Niall doesn't know where life leads him and Liam thinks he has already found all purposes in his life.
🌴 somewhere in between lightning by jassy117, nauticalleeds, shiningdistractionwrites / @nauticalleeds (E, 99k)
A summer gone wrong (or very right) when, under Liam’s persuasion, Louis finds himself drunkenly applying for Love Island, and getting accepted. Oh, well. A summer spent on an island paradise couldn’t be all that bad, right?
Imagine his surprise when Louis arrives in sunny Majorca to find that his first love and ex-boyfriend, Harry, is another contestant, about to capture the hearts of everyone in the villa. Most normal people don’t have to face their ex on an otherwise straight TV show. Most normal people don’t fall for their ex again in front of the whole nation, either. Too bad this whole situation isn’t normal.
🌴 Have Love, Will Travel by @kingsofeverything (E, 97k)
Rather than spend the summer working at their desks, Louis and Harry are given the opportunity to crisscross the country together in a tiny camper, filming their adventures for a YouTube series.
It soon becomes obvious to their viewers that there’s something more than friendship between them. Eventually, they figure it out.
🌴 Salt & Vinegar by elsi_bee / @elsi-bee (E, 77k)
Louis is ready to experience the local flavour during his next few weeks in beautiful Costa Rica. So why does the same British boy keep pulling him in?
🌴 Adore You by @isthatyoularry (M, 67k)
Against his wishes, Harry spends the holidays at his family’s summer estate, and is reluctantly pulled into a courtship he didn’t ask for. Harry doesn’t want to get married, but Louis does. They don’t fit, but then again they really, really do.
Vaguely set in the 1920’s. Headpieces, jazz, fashionable canes, and flapper dresses, and that.
🌴 If I Had Three Wishes (They'd All Be For You) by phdmama / @phd-mama (E, 66k)
When Harry Styles sets off for Provincetown, MA from his tiny hometown of Kerkhoven, MN, he’s facing an uncertain future. He’s always planned to leave, just...not like this. When he meets a gorgeous cabaret performer on his first night in P-town, little does he know how his life is about to change, or how much he has yet to learn. When they become more than just friends, Louis makes it clear he's not looking for anything serious, but at least, Harry consoles himself, they’ll always be friends. Over one extraordinary summer, Harry learns to navigate life on his own through a journey of self-discovery and sexual awakening. But when Harry’s past tragically reappears in his life, will his friendship with Louis be able to hold on?
🌴 Felt Nothing Like Home by QuickedWeen / @becomeawendybird (E, 61k)
The Bon Appétit YouTube channel has become an unexpected success partly due to the newest series developed by classically trained pastry chef Harry Styles who is intent on making the art of baking accessible to the masses. He and his best friend Louis Tomlinson have been with the magazine for years and they’re unused to the level of online fame they’ve suddenly achieved.
It’s easy for Harry to brush it off and ignore it (despite the teasing they get around the test kitchen) because Louis is happily married and has been for years—since just before they met for the first time. Or, it was easy to brush it off, but at the beginning of the summer, just as they’re leading up to the stress of planning the annual holiday issue, Louis and his husband decide to file for divorce.
🌴 We will find a way by Star_Henderson / @tommosgun (M, 54k)
Harry Styles, fresh out of Uni, his first job is assistant tour manager to 17 Black, join them on their tour of European Summer music festivals. Temptation takes over and Harry and Louis become a thing, but can Louis handle this thing? He's not even into guys so why is he in Harry's bed?
Some angst, lots of fluff and sex and music.
🌴 Full Moon Dreaming by jacaranda_bloom / @jacaranda-bloom (E, 43k)
Every month, Full Moon Dreaming reveals a person’s soulmate. Sometimes it’s an object or a place, or for the lucky ones, the love of their life.
Louis has given up hope of dreaming of a person, resigned to living a life devoid of that kind of all-consuming love for another and receiving the same in return.
But when a new neighbour descends on Louis’ beloved Hanson Bay and moves into the other beach house, could all that be about to change?
🌴 You're the Light by @allwaswell16 (E, 31k)
Before beginning a new graduate school in the fall, Louis Tomlinson decides to spend the summer working in Chicago as an editor’s assistant for the Chicago Tribune newspaper and staying with his old college roommate. What he finds on his first day of work is a tall, gorgeous editor named Harry who has the most beautiful green eyes he’s ever seen—and who also happens to be his new boss.
🌴 It's the Climb by @lululawrence (NR, 25k)
The Hannah Montana AU where Louis is a world famous punk rock singer with a stage name of William and Jay drags him back to Tennessee for the summer. In her attempt for Louis to get back to his roots, he just so happens to reconnect with Harry, and things never go quite as Louis expects them to.
🌴 That Summer Feelin' by dimpled_halo / @comebackassholes (E, 24k)
Harry's been looking forward to going back to work at Canyon Moon Camp all year. She's excited for a chance to have a peaceful summer where no one knows her. The last person she expects to see is Louis Tomlinson, the girl with the bad reputation at school back home. Harry is finally forced to face the feelings she's been avoiding since the first time she laid eyes on Louis. Good thing she has all summer to figure them out.
🌴 Strawberry Moon by @turnyourankle (E, 20k)
Harry really should have known better than to agree to one of Niall’s schemes. Especially one that involved Irish magic. Then again, how was he supposed to know he and Louis would end up swapping bodies?
🌴 Not Ready for This by @berzerkshires (E, 18k)
Louis and Harry are both single fathers and their children decide to go out on a date. The dads insist on meeting one another before they agree to let their child go out on this date.
🌴 Under the Moonlight by we_are_the_same / @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed (T, 15k)
Harry and Louis have been friends online for years. They've never met despite living only a few hours from one another. One fateful summer a silly little lie, a family vacation and an accidental meet up lead to a week of fake dating on Mallorca. All in all, a holiday Louis won't easily forget.
🌴 Don't delete the kisses by ishiplouis / @pocketsunshineharry (G, 12k)
Louis and Liam have a bucket list to complete during their last summer together and Harry is the too cute for his own good beautician that appears in Louis’ life at the right time.
🌴 The Charles Compass Trilogy by @sadaveniren (E, 8k)
Louis Tomlinson is a successful writer who rents a beach house on the Cape to try and finish the final book in his successful Charles Compass trilogy.
🌴 Tennis Whites by YesIsAWorld / @louandhazaf (E, 4k)
Harry settles himself on the bench, puts his sunglasses on, and focuses his attention on the court. There, in all his glory, is Louis Tomlinson.
🌴 In the Shallows by LadyLondonderry / @londonfoginacup (T, 2k)
Fuck superyachts, Harry thinks.
Actually, fuck all yachts, he amends. He has no idea if this is a superyacht or a regular yacht. Or possibly just a really fancy speedboat. All he knows is that he’s hurtling along at a dizzying speed, pulled by a rope tangled around his tail.
I am never getting on a yacht, he thinks as he whizzes by a school of fish. Nothing good comes from a yacht.
🌴 Point. Drop. Call. by 4ureyesonly28 / @evilovesyou (G, 1k)
Teenagers get bored on a hot summer day and decide to play a little game…Whoever loses has to call their crush, no matter who or where they are.
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Imagine being in your 40s and going to your 74 year old boss and father, who just got THE job and whose 75 year old wife is doing an effort for a job she never even wanted, and saying "hey my wife and I are going to be on holidays for 3 weeks before the coronation, can't do anything sorry but I'll pop up for a Villa game...and a church service"
Did William actually go to Charles to say this or is this a scenario of people making up BRF conversations again? Also when did Camilla never want the job? Didn’t she marry the future King willingly and knowing what it entailed?
Catherine also married the future king knowing what it entailed when we all know she'd rather be taking care of her bees in the countryside instead of attending diplomatic events, I think marrying the person you love and accepting the role that comes with it is different than actively wanting something lol
also Charles is the King, is fair to assume he's aware of when W&C are working and when they aren't but no, unfortunately I am not a fly on the wall at Windsor and do not know what personal conversations they are having
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Big post of some of the flies I saw this year, starting with hoverflies:
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Eupeodes fumipennis, Dioprosopa clavata, Copestylum sp., Palpada alhambra, Paragus haemorrhous, Allograpta obliqua, Eupeodes volucris, Copestylum avidum
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Hemipenthes sinuosa, Villa lateralis, Aphoebantus interruptus, and …not sure
More fuzzy flies:
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Ozodiceromyia sp., Thereva fucata, Mallophora fautrix, and some kind of robber fly
Big flies:
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Hermetia illucens and some kind of crane fly
Smaller flies:
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Leptopteromyia americana, Polyporivora sp., Thaumatomyia sp., some kind of lance fly, Condylostylus longicornis, Euparyphus sp.
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Bee Flies are Very Interesting to Watch Feed
Bee Flies are Very Interesting to Watch Feed discusses bee flies which are flies that strongly resemble bees. It particularly discusses their feeding habits and an unusual feeding behavior noticed by the author.
Bee Fly and Turkey Tangle A few weeks ago I went to one of our local retention ponds to release a turtle that I had found. The area around the retention pond was just teeming with all sorts of life. There was a wealth of wildflowers, butterflies, bees, and these bee flies (Villa spp). You can probably see why they are called bee flies. They look very similar to honeybees or bumblebees, but they…
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Villa hottentotta - Bee fly - Mosca Abelha IUCN: Not Evaluated #amazing #animal #beautiful #bbc #biodiversity #conservation #canon #goodvibes #instagood #instagram #insta #life #natgeo #nationalgeographic #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #photooftheday #picoftheday #portugal #photo #photography #tropical #wildlife #explore #insect #insectphotography #bee #fly #biology (em Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiIJYTDI4yq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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@fleetingfutures​ submitted: I found this interesting fly the other day in Michigan! iNaturalist suggested that it’s in the genus Villa, but I haven’t been able to narrow it down any further. I also thought that it was behaving strangely- it just kept walking around in circles on top of this post and didn’t fly away when I got up close like other flies usually do. At first I wondered if it was laying eggs, but it didn’t seem to be leaving anything behind. Do you have any idea of what species it might be or what it was doing?
Oh wow, what a cool looking lady! I would imagine she’s Villa lateralis, which is more common, or Villa arenicola. These are bee flies that like to lay eggs in crevices in the dirt or sand, and it kind of looks like she’s doing the same thing into the crevices on the fence post, so that would be my best guess!
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Ensemble - Chapter One: The Start
Charles Leclerc x Reader
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Summary: Your Arthur Leclercs best friend. So why, after a random night in London, are you falling for his brother? 
Warnings: Mentions of alcohol.
Word Count: 1.8k (Just a short start to see if people want more!)
Note: This is the start of a ‘best friends brother’ style fic. I have ideas for a couple more chapters but wanted to see if it’s the type of thing people will be interested in. Let me know what you think :) Any ideas/advice/feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Chapter One: The Start
You relaxed into your sun lounger as you soaked in the Greek sun. The summer break was always something that you looked forward to. As much as you loved watching the racing, it was nice being able to spend some quality time with your friends. You had been friends with Arthur for as long as you could remember. Your mums had been friends since they met at university and their annual girly holidays had continued, even once they’d had kids.
As a child you spent the school year waiting to reunite with your best friends. As you grew up you'd seen them more regularly, college was more flexible and race weekends became a frequent event in your calendar. You thought that after leaving college to attend uni part-time alongside a flexible job would allow you to travel even more, but covid had other plans for you. That was one of the reasons you were so grateful to finally get away.
For months you and Arthur had talked about jetting off to somewhere hot after not having seen each other since Christmas. To say you'd missed him was an understatement. He’d invited you to a villa he and his friends were renting for the week in Mykonos and the second restrictions began to ease in England you had called him to arrange your flight out. 
You and Arthur had always been the closest out of the group, both in terms of age and friendship. The two eldest Leclerc brothers were considered to be part of the 'older kid' group. You weren't sure how and when the group divisions had started and where the lines were drawn, but you and Arthur was always among those that had to sit on the smallest chairs on the smaller table.
It had never bothered either of you much, you were usually just glad to be within each other’s company. Your closeness was something you were both often teased for, especially when his career in racing progressed and he increasingly entered the limelight. Neither of you had ever really understood it, the bond you shared was that of a brother and sister. The thought of overstepping that boundary had never even crossed your mind, let alone been considered.
Your reminiscent daydream was interrupted by the growl of an engine and your head snapped towards the driveway. The sight of the red Ferrari was enough to put a frown on your face, it wasn’t hard to guess who was driving it.
“I thought Charles was flying out next week?” you looked at Arthur who was laying on the sun lounger next to you, squinting over the top of your sunglasses.
“He managed to get some extra time off so decided to come out earlier,” Arthur casually mentioned. Your relationship with Charles was very different to that with Arthur. There was always something about Charles that you had found enticing. The similarities that everyone saw between Arthur and Charles weren't as obvious to you. You put it down to knowing them better than most people but deep down you knew that wasn’t the case.
You shouldn’t have felt nervous, you’d seen him a hundred times before, but ever since the last time you saw him there was this uncertainty of how our next encounter would go. 
“He said you bumped into him in London, at a pub or something.” Your eyes rolled as Arthur spoke. It was like he could read your mind.
"Yeah me and my friends briefly bumped into him at some bar, I can't remember which one. He was with some friends; Pierre was there too." 
The majority of that sentence was a lie, although it did portray elements of the truth. It hadn't been brief at all and you knew exactly which bar you were in when you'd bumped into Charles and Pierre, in fact you could probably retrace the night step for step. However, since Arthurs description of the encounter was so vague, you didn't want to add in any details that Charles had clearly failed to include.
“Pierre’s flying out tomorrow.” 
“That will be nice,” you twisted the bracelet on your wrist round in circles as you gazed over to the driveway. It was a habit you’d picked up to distract you from your nervousness. “I suppose we should go and say hello.”
“Do you think he’ll let me drive his Ferrari?” Ollie asked as you all picked yourselves up from your sun beds and made your way towards the drive.
“As if he’d let anyone else drive it.” Oscar scoffed.
“He won’t even let me drive it.” Arthur added. “I only wanted to drive to the shop but nooooo.” 
“Do you really think Charles would put his Ferrari in the hands of teenage racing drivers? With the lack of fear you guys have I don’t think I’d even let you drive my car!” You had a point. 
“If anyone deserves it, it’s me.” Dennis threw his hands up in a ‘just saying’ type fashion which earned a chuckle from the group.
“Am I already missing something?” Charles asked as you approached his car. He was midway through closing the door when he spoke.
“Out of all of us, who would you let drive your car?” Ollie’s question had caught him off guard as his gaze quickly flickered to you, offering you a signature smile which you returned before looking back at your hands.
“Probably Carla,” Charles brought her in for a hug. “She seems the safest”. Carla was Arthur’s girlfriend. You’d spent hours on facetime to her over the past few months, getting to know her as best you could with covid restrictions in place. You adored her, not only did she make your best friend incredibly happy to the point you almost cringed, but she was also the most genuine person you could’ve met. Her understanding of yours and Arthur’s friendship was beyond appreciated. Most girls usually heard about it and left. She also made a great shopping partner which you’d discovered in the few days you’d already been here.
“That’s not fair!” Arthur protested.
“Maybe you’ll all have your own one day,” Charles suggested as he gave everyone a fist bump until he reached you. “But for now, you can stick to those!” He pointed in the direction of the various cars littered about the driveway. 
“Ma douce,” Charles whispered into your ear as he gave you a hug. Your French was nowhere near perfect, only being able to pick things up from what you’d learnt at school or when the boys repeated certain phrases frequently. Charles allocated you a different nickname every time you spoke to him and, despite not always knowing what it meant, the terms were always comforting to you.
“Hello Charles,” You felt his smile against your head as you addressed him. To most people his name probably sounded very basic coming from your mouth in a monotone, British accent. Despite how amazing they sounded in your head before the words left your lips, accents had never been your forte. Usually he preferred when people but in some effort to its pronunciation but when it came to you, he didn’t mind.
You were relived that the atmosphere wasn’t awkward between you both. Since you’d last seen him you had tried everything in your power to not think about the Monegasque standing in front of you. Scared of the ‘what ifs’ and ‘maybes’ you mind had the power of creating you had opted to distract yourself with other activities. You’d done a superb job of leaving the night in the past, despite flashbacks reigniting within you every so often trying to through you off course, and you couldn’t help but feel proud of how well you’d handled the situation. But as you felt yourself relaxing in his arms, breathing in his scent, you couldn’t help your eyelids from fluttering shut and rather than refraining from thinking of Charles, you allowed yourself a quick moment of reflection to the night you’d shared back in London.
*****
The streets of London weren’t majorly busy, yet they were the busiest they’d been in months. After a lockdown towards the beginning of the year a few rules were relaxed and with travel around the country resuming, you and your friends had taken it upon yourselves to have a night out in the capital. The stress of jobs and university was forgotten for the night, until you woke to reality in the morning.
Clubs were yet to reopen so you’d settled for a few pubs and bars. The last-minute plans had meant that many places were fully booked and those with availability were mega expensive. None of you could say that you’d ever been out in Mayfair before and after ordering a couple of rounds of cocktails none of you could say that you’d be returning anytime soon, but you weren’t going to let it ruin your night. Instead your friend Lucy presented a better solution.
“What if we find some hot and rich men, maybe then we won’t have to pay for our drinks!” you’d all giggled at her suggestion, first of all considering it as a joke but shortly followed with a hint of seriousness as everyone seemed to look up at each other at the same time with a ‘why not’ look on their faces. Lucy was great at chatting up men, which is why when she dismissed herself to go up to the bar with a cheeky grin on her face you knew it wouldn’t be long until she returned with a fresh drink in her hand. 
“Has she found anyone?” you asked Natalie who sat opposite you. You had your back to the bar and couldn’t see how she was getting on.
“Of course she has!” Nat replied as if it was a given.
“If we have to spend the rest of the evening with him, I hope he’d nice to look at,” Katie admitted from beside you. “And preferably not boring.”
“Well lets hope so because they’re on their way over!” Nat began smiling from ear to ear ready to introduce herself to the new individual. Lucy spoke to a waiter on her way over who quickly grabbed not one but two spare chairs from an existing parties table and placed them at either end of your table of four. She began to introduce the guy as she came up behind you.
“Ladies, this is…” she pointed at the man stood next to her as he came to a halt, clearly she hadn’t asked for his name as she waited for him to finish her sentence. You smiled when his eyes met yours. Then the both of you spoke simultaneously.
“Pierre.”
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any genders relating to summer? thanks :)
under the cut!
agrian; a neutral gender that feels fluid, warm, and clean. it’s related to sunflowers, fields, sunlight, the sun, cloudless skies, rainy afternoons, warm summer evenings, swimming pools, and soil. can also be related to the smell of flowers
coccinellae: a gender related to ladybugs, warm summer days, shades of red, and migration
fulvusine: a slightly feminine gender that is not fluid or flux and is warm and comforting. it’s related to vineyards, grapes, villas, hills, warm summers, clean waters, warm food, and cloth. it can also be related to the smell of italian food, bakeries, and cakes
gendernovus: a gender related to rain in summer weather. it’s warm, breezy, and refreshing to the user
ignian; a gender that is neither male-aligned nor female-aligned, but is not nonaligned. it feels like roasting marshmallows in summer, ghost stories, warmth, and danger
koraalaic: a xenogender related to the colors orange, coral, yellow, and gold. can be related to coral reefs, the oceans, warmth, riches, fruit, fire, herbs, flowers, summer, etc
oraenique: a strongly neutral gender that is crisp and cleansing, is not fluid or flux, and stays the same over time, but may intensify in summer. it’s related to windy shores, clean air, fish, boats, sunsets at a beach, pina coladas, pineapples, coconuts, summer, the scent of salty air, and the sounds of seagulls flying overhead
palmanian: a slightly agender gender related to palm trees, oceans, waves, coconuts, and/or summer
soligender: a gender related to heat, warmth, summer, brightness, etc
sommeragender: a gender related to and/or similar to summer, its attributes, etc. it’s warm, soft, ‘sunny’, refreshing and clear, vast and ever-growing
sonnegender: (of a few genders) a gender related to the sun; a gender influenced by the sun and/or its placement in the sky; a gender that is stronger during the day and/or on sunny days
sunnygender: a gender pertaining to, associated with, and/or only experienced in summer
gendergilvum: a cozy and warm gender that is connected to summer sun, midsummer, ocean waves, sunshine, tropical beaches, clear and cool summer nights, and all shades of yellow visible to the human eye. it’s also calming, like ocean waves
genderhelvum: a cozy and warm gender that’s connected to summer sun, bees, beehives, sunshine, honey, tropical beaches, clear and cool summer nights, and all shades of yellow visible to the human eye. it’s also calming, like ocean waves
gendercroceum: a cozy and warm gender that’s connected to summer sun, early summer, ocean waves, sunshine, tropical fruit, warm days, and all shades of yellow visible to the human eye. it’s also calming, like ocean waves
genderflavum: a cozy and warm gender that’s connected to summer sun, golden summer days, meadows full of bright flowers, ocean waves, sunshine, tropical beaches, clear and cool summer nights, and all shades of yellow visible to the human eye. it’s also calming, like ocean waves
junic: a feminine and mostly neutral gender related to june and summer/winter
julic: a feminine, masculine, and neutral gender related to june and summer/winter 
augustic: a neutral gender related to august and winter/summer
dezemberic: a fully unaligned gender related to december and winter/summer
januaric: a masculine gender related to january and winter/summer
warmfae: a feminine-aligned gender with connections to warmth, the earth, and the sun. it feels like summer and like sitting underneath a cozy blanket by a fireplace
litoredomumian: a gender related to summer, vacations, sunsets, and beach houses
genderfejs: a fishy, warm, and fluid gender that is connected to fish, rivers, warm weather, and summer
serotinalian: a soft, warm, xenic gender that develops most in warm weather. it can completely disappear in wintry weather and is especially prevalent in the late summer
genderaestivus: a gender related to the sounds of summer outdoors - chirping cicadas, wind, swaying trees, chirping birds, etc
genderaequanimis: a serene, calm gender that is connected to summer
settian: a gender related to a summer evening, staring at the pink sky and watching the clouds go by. it’s light, fluffy, warm, and comfortable
onsettian: a gender related to watching clouds go by during a summer picnic. it’s bright and breathtaking, like the sky near to night in summer, with lovely shades of orange, pink, and cerulean blue
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Lance save ladybug
it was hero’s day and Ladybug was cornered her friends turned into scarlet forms as this was happening Lochlan was looking at the TV in the lounge room seeing this Lance flew out of their pocket at into there face 
“this is bad Balan, Nights and Reala are turned into villas now,”  he told them 
“I know Lance we need to help,” they told Lance 
“but your already in pain,” Lance told him sadly 
Lochlan got up and off of the couch holding his walking stick he stood up tall even though every mussels in his body where on fire he lest out a small cough but holds his ring up  
“lance Dark Wonderland!” he yelled 
lance flew into the ring and a dark light began to flow into the room 
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“ok let’s-” he was cut off by a coughing fit 
he let out a few slow breaths 
“ok hold it together lance I need to save ladybug,” he told himself
he stepped into purple shadowy smoke and teleport-ed to her as he got there they saw that she was still corned firing out one of his tendrils they grab her by the waist and pulled her out of the way 
“what,” Hawkmoth yelled 
he grabbed ladybug by the waist
“hold on,” he said to her
 a tendril grabbed onto one of the metal bars of the Eiffel tower and pulled themselves up to one of the four legs he set her down and looked out trying to think of a plan but ladybug showed him the bleeping signaling the last few moment before he transformed back Lance eyes widen before he takes her hand and with a plume of Purple mist he takes them to the underground sewers he turns his back and she looked weirdly at him 
“don’t worry I won’t look your identity is something that I value,” he told her 
Lance then stated coughing and with one huge hack he coughed up a few drops of blood Ladybug who was now Marinette noticed this 
“your sick?” she asked 
“no my Miraculous is broken,” he told her 
“you can turn around,” she told him 
“but it,” they said 
“please,” she told him 
he turns around to only to see Marinette in front of him Lance eyes widen he looked down to the floor
“so it was you,” he told her 
she places a hand on his shoulder and looked at him 
“I know someone that could help but I want to see the real you,” she told him 
“after the fight,” he told her 
“ok after the fight,” she said 
she looks at Tiki who was finished eating 
“ok Tiki Spots On!” she yelled 
she became ladybug again and that is when Chat Noir appeared he had sucked away form Gorilla just in time he looked at them 
“who’s the new guy,” he said 
“I’m Lance,” he told him 
he offered his hand out and they shook that’s when water filled up the sewers lance looked around and beckoned them to come closer he then teleport them to a quiet place of the city they all make there way towards the tower Lance flying behind them seeing Dark cupid launching one if his  tendrils he his where the Akuma was the now red butterfly was flying away when Ladybug caught in and Chat let Kim down to the floor
“he won’t be able to easily make more when you help them,” Chat said 
Lance nods one after the other they save more people now all that was left where the hero’s Balan flew towards them with her whip Lance took to the sky and held her back he pushed her away as well as Nights and Reala shooting out all of his tendril he caught all of them Balan, Nights, Reala, Queen Bee,Rena Rouge and Carapace sweet rolling down his face 
“Dark Wonderworld!” he yelled 
a dark portal appeared and he threw all of them in he shuts the portal both superheros looking in shock Lance was breathing heavy 
“that will only last for 2 min,” he told them 
and that’s all it took for them to revert Scarlet Moth back to normal Hawkmoth with then taking Volpina’s Akuma and when the time was up all of the heroes came flying out of the portal breathing even more heavy he almost fell to the ground but he was caught by Carapace
“wow take it easy dude,” he told him 
“lance oh no how long-” Balan was cut off 
“go there fighting Hawkmoth on there own,” he yelled at them 
the bleeping of his ring caught there attention Reala carried Lance up to the top where they all of them confronted him but a huge monster appeared and with that he was gone they all celebrated for a bit until a hacking cough was heard they all look to see Lance his ring bleeping to the point where it was finished and he changed back into Lochlan he fell to the ground losing conscious. when he woke up he was somewhere that wasn’t his room it was a weird place he sat up and looked around seeing a older man sitting with Marinette looking over an ipad 
“young man you are lucky we are finding a way to fix Lance as we speak,” he told him 
“your the Master right?” he asked him              
“yes I am,” he told him
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