#[ i'm gonna stop apologizing for him now. but hey look. LOOK. for once!! nice things. ]

[iniziare]

✿ for topaz and aventurine of course >:)

Poking the bear (because it's fun). Testing her patience? It's one of his favorite things in the world. A high-stakes negotiation he weaseled his way into being a part of, and throwing a single credit onto the table just to bother her? Yes. Sitting in her chair? Absolutely. Answering her calls if she even dares to leave her phone within his reach semi-unattended? Most definitely. 'Hello, this is Topaz' better half—' Or if he's randomly dropped into her office uninvited, sits in the chair in front of the desk, shoes on the desk? 'Hm? Oh, nothing, just a test of your ability to ignore distractions.' On that note, yes, he absolutely has a very bad habit (though if you asked him, it's a great habit) of showing up in her office uninvited. No appointment, no memo— he's just suddenly there, inspecting a contract on her desk like he belongs in said conversation. And if she spills a simple 'Don’t you have work to do? It would be countered with an exceptionally simple: 'Why would I do work when I could be here, bothering you?' To be fair though, there would also be nice instances of the latter example. If she's working late? He'll casually drop by, and before presenting any sort of nuisances, he'll place a coffee beside her and pretend it was just an accident of timing. 'Oh, what a coincidence. I guess that's yours now.' But all in all, the real incoherent fun of all of this is that he's curious to see if she ever actually loses her temper, because she never quite seems to.

... Nice things (that he'll never really say aloud, even later on) Little headcanon assumptions on my part possibly here, Lottie, but hear me out. He's incredibly 'enamored' with how she doesn't let any client waste her time, he respects that. As much as he comes across as if he's lazy, and will make things last longer than necessary— it's a tactic to tire people out, because he doesn't actually enjoy when people genuinely waste his time. So seeing her be so meticulous about it? He's delighted. He had a little thought, and it's a potential scenario of— she let someone talk in circles for one minute, and thirty seconds, before cutting straight to the point. How was it one minute, and thirty seconds? Why, he timed it, of course. 'Attagirl', became 'That's my girl'. She's great at what she does, and though he makes her life affectionately harder, he only does so because he knows she can handle it, just like she can handle anyone else. Oh, on that note by the way— if anyone outside of the IPC so much as thinks about crossing her, he knows he doesn't need to step in, and he doesn't— because he knows she can handle herself just fine. But, that doesn't mean he won't make it a problem for said individuals later, and any other time that follows. And I suppose this applies within the IPC as well, if he can get away with it (pretty please, Jade?) Poor Opal.

Huh? What's that? A bonus door? Aventurine rarely calls her by her 'full name'. It’s almost always something else— random names, titles, nicknames he thinks of on the fly. Something like Miss Topaz is probably the closest he gets to using her actual name. But when he does actually say Topaz— just Topaz— there’s a weight to it, something quieter that hides beneath the usual mirth.

Prompt: Trade you 2 HCs for a ✿ // @immobiliter // Selectively still accepting

[allllium]

Jason Todd x childhood friend fem

fluff and potential angst

Jason runs into childhood friend from befor he died and she recognizes him

Back in Time

[ Jason Todd x Childhood Best Friend!Reader ]

~ Fluff, Maybe a little hurt/comfort, WC: 1,089

~ I'm so sorry this took so long 😭 Every time I went to write this it's like all ideas flew out of my head, but I finally got it done and I hope it meets your expectations<3

"Jason?"

He freezes.

He wasn't expecting to hear your voice today.

He wasn't expecting to hear your voice ever again.

Once he came back, you were gone.

He would say he tried to look for you but that isn't true. He thought your leaving was the universe telling him to leave you alone.

But now you're here. You're here and you recognize him. He doesn't know how to respond. He knows you know he heard you, otherwise he wouldn't have stopped moving.

The first thing he hears in your voice is the sadness. Not anger like he would've expected. Not even a hint of confusion. Just something sad.

After a minute of him being unmoving, clearly lost in his thoughts, he felt a tap on his shoulder.

"Jason." You say.

This time it's not a question.

After he hears you a second time, he brings himself to turn around and look at you.

"Hey."

"Hey." He can't tell if you're about to cry or smile.

"I'm sorry." He immediately apologizes. Maybe for leaving or maybe for not finding you. He's not quite sure.

"For what?" You ask and take a deep breath.

He sees the way tears form in your eyes and has the strange urge to cry himself.

"I don't know. I just feel like I need to."

"You don't. Dick told me what happened. That's not something you need to be sorry for." You say it so surely he doesn't know how to respond.

"I was gonna find you."

"That's not your job. I mean a phone call would've been nice." You shrug and let out a small, awkward chuckle.

"I didn't know what to do." He tells you quietly.

"I would assume." You look around the sidewalk you're on. You're standing in front of what looks like a busy shop, people walk in and out every couple seconds.

"Where did you go?" He asks you after a moment. Probably to determine whether or not he could've found you.

"I was here. I mean I stayed in Gotham just not where I was before."

"If I had known you were so close I would've gone to you but when they told you left I assumed-"

"Jason, you don't have to defend yourself." You cut him off quickly, "If I died and came back the last thing on my list would be finding someone who left."

He nods. "This might be easier if you were at least a little mad." He smiles softly at you, watching more tears shine in your eyes.

"I missed you too much to be mad right now."

He goes to say something back but someone walking by bumps into your shoulder.

"Maybe we should get coffee or something?" He suggests, not wanting to keep blocking the sidewalk traffic.

"Are you free?"

"Oh yeah, yeah." Dick can wait, he thinks to himself.

"Then yeah, coffee sounds great."

You both walk into the coffee shop and order whatever drinks sound good. Jason chooses a table against the wall and by a giant window.

You sit awkwardly in silence as you both try and think of what to say.

"How are you doing?" You ask, after multiple minutes of nothing.

"I'm okay, I think." He shrugs and takes a sip of his drink. You take notice of his fingers tapping nervously along the side of the cup.

"That's good." You nod and sigh.

"How are you?"

"I've been better." You answer honestly. Your fingers also tap nervously along your cup.

"I'm sorry. I don't know why this is so weird."

You laugh at his words, "I do. It's been a while."

"And I'm guessing we've both changed." He smiles.

"Changed? No shit Jason, look at you." You smile at him in a reassuring way. You can clearly see how dying has changed him.

"Yeah I guess I did get a little taller." He jokes and shakes his head.

"Maybe just an inch or two." You play along, laughing as you speak.

"I missed this. I missed you." He tells you with a sudden seriousness in his tone.

"Well good thing it isn't going away this time." You reach across the table and grab his hand.

It was never unusual for you and Jason to be touchy. That's just the kinda friendship you had. But this feels different.

Instead of being a friendly touch between best friends, it's more like a reassurance that's he's actually alive. A piece of you feels relief that you're not imagining this.

"I really hope so." He wishes with a frown.

"It won't. If you think I'm leaving your side anytime soon you're very very wrong."

"What's one more person to the gang that follows me everywhere?" He laughs again and squeezes your hand. It's the first time he's felt so free to last in a while.

"Where is that gang by the way? I would've expected one of them to be here by now."

"Oh I left while they weren't looking. I needed time to myself."

"You snuck out? Jason, they're probably panicking." You scold him softly.

"It's fine I'm meeting with Dick later."

You shake your head in disapproval but a smile on your face gives you away once again.

For some reason no matter how sad you are, a smile can't leave your lips.

You fall back into a silence but this time it's not awkward at all. It's a comfortable silence that reminds you of old times.

"I should probably get going. Dick will be pissed if I'm late."

"Yeah I don't doubt it." You recall the many times Dick has given long lectures about being late to anything he's involved in.

"I'll call you." He swears, standing up from his seat at the table.

"You better. I know where to find you." You stand up as well and finish off your drink.

"Yes you do." He agrees but doesn't leave.

You stand together in front of your table. Both of you are waiting for the other to move first.

Just as you're about to make the move to leave he steps forward and pulls you into a hug.

You immediately hug back and feel the tears reappear in your eyes.

"I really missed you." He whispers.

"I really missed you too." You whisper back.

You savor every moment of the embrace. Not wanting to leave out of fear that he would leave again.

But as you watch him walk away to meet with his brother, you're overcome with the happiness of knowing your best friend is here.

[suiana]

in which you left your boyfriend a little bit earlier than expected (various yandere characters x gn reader) (inspired by mr loverman by ricky montgomery) (angstober day 1)

OH WHAT AM I...

"hey- wait, you can't leave me yet- we still haven't done all the things you wanted to do-!"

SUPPOSED TO DO?

"hah, I'm sorry..."

WITHOUT YOU?

"don't apologize! you're gonna be fine..! just- just stay with me! we'll get you to a doctor and we'll be back to being happy with one another! like we promised!"

I'M MR LOVERMAN...

"yeah... that would be nice... forever together... like we promised..."

you smile tenderly at him, brushing a stray strand of hair away from his tear stricken face. your breath is shallow, hands shaking from the cold as you try to stay conscious. huh, was your boyfriend always this beautiful?

"have i ever told you how beautiful you are?"

AND I MISS MY LOVER, MAN...

"you have! you always have! now just shut up and focus on trying to stay alive!"

he sobs, holding your body in his arms as the snow around you stains red. his bloodied arms are shaking fervently as he grips you as though his life depended on it. you can't help but sigh slightly at this. even when you were dying, he just had to grip you like a stress ball.

I'M MR LOVERMAN...

"we both know i won't make it-"

"shut up! you can't leave me too! you'll be fine and- and we'll be back to being happy together!"

he sniffles, eyes red as he tries to keep a positive attitude about this situation. yeah you were dying, how tragic and sad. you both know this fact, but your obsessed lover just had to be delusional and hope for a miracle to happen. he didn't want to loose you after all. you were all he had left.

yet you weren't worried at all. not about the fact that your lovesick boyfriend was trying to delude himself into thinking you were alright. nor about the fact that you would be dying in less than 10 minutes.

...for all you could focus on was how his teary eyes, soft sniffles, the setting sun and the falling snow surrounding you two... made him look much more beautiful than before.

OH, AND I MISS MY LOVER

"you're beautiful."

"shut up! this isn't the time for flirting!"

you couldn't help but let out a chuckle. your boyfriend was just too cute.

I'M MR LOVERMAN...

"can't i flirt a bit with my handsome boyfriend before i die?"

"shut... shut up! you won't die! i won't let you!"

you hummed in response to his statement, smiling softly at his harsh yet loving tone. and it was then that you realised how much you loved him despite all the things he had done wrong.

AND I MISS MY LOVERMAN...

"what's so funny?!"

"nothing... just thinking about how much i love you."

he stares at you, a grim expression on his face as his hold on you increases tenfold. the aura around him changes and something in him seems to snap. maybe it's the realization that you're actually going to leave him?

I'M MR LOVERMAN...

suddenly, he connects the both of your lips, kissing you passionately yet ever so gently, as though you were a fragile flower. his tears stain your cheeks, desperate hands warming your cold body as he continues to kiss you like he was on limited time.

except he actually was, for this would be the last kiss you two shared.

when he had his fill, he pulled away from you, lips swollen as his tears just never seemed to stop falling. he hides his face in the crook of your neck, sobbing into your once warm skin as you mustered up the strength to slowly stroke his soft hair.

"i love you! i love you so much! please don't leave me!"

AND I MISS MY LOVER.

"i love you too."

you smile softly as he continues to sob into your neck. you truly wanted to stay like this with him forever, but the more your hands stroke his head, the more you felt yourself slipping into the comforting touch of death.

"...don't forget about me, okay?"

the male stops sobbing for a second, pulling away from your neck to scold you.

"how could i ever forget about you? dumbass..."

he grumbles, hiding in your neck once more as you laugh weakly, your arm falling onto his head in an attempt to comfort him.

"don't... come over too soon, okay? go and... live your life."

you pause for a bit before continuing.

"I'll always... be here for you."

the male hums in response, not wanting to talk as he feels your hand drop from his head. when you do so, he shivers slightly. ah... has it always been this cold?

"...what an idiot."

he mumbles, staring at your peaceful face as the once neverending tears stop falling from his beautiful eyes.

...you really left him, huh?

"not only did you leave me, but you also took my heart with you too... how cruel."

he just wanted to love you until the both of you had grey hair. so why did you have to be such a fool and slip from his grasp now?

chuuya nakahara, mushitaro oguri, gojo satoru, yuji itadori, danheng, gepard landau, wanderer/scaramouche, kaveh, denji, your faves<3

[myjjongie]

CHAPTER TWENTY.ᐟ ── yeah i'm goated ik

SYNOPSIS: you and jay have been at each others throats for the whole time you've been enrolled at decelis university. the reason for the rivalry in question? the #1 rank on the academic leaderboard in the university. you went through your whole high school life being #1 on the academic leaderboard. you meet jay, who also had the same upbringing in high school. things then start to turn into a constant battle. leaving you constantly in second place and jay in first place every rank update.

word count; 2,471

“god what a mess…” leaning against the rough wall of the house i let out a stressed sigh.

being here at youngji’s party was a way for me to not think about addressing the conversation heeseung and i should have. but here i was once again avoiding him and the whole situation. my fingers comb through my hair as i frantically think about what to do now. keeho was right i shouldn’t have avoided the inevitable conversation for this long… why didn’t i just do the right thing and talk to heeseung right away. if i did i would have been able to enjoy this party. instead of being outside hiding from him… mentally beating myself up i was unaware of the sound of approaching footsteps.

“hey.”

my body jumped at the sudden deep voice. as well as a small yelp coming out from my mouth at the shock. my thoughts began to run about fearing that the person standing next to me could be heeseung. sooner or later i was gonna have to face the problem, but i didn’t think it would be while i frantically thought about it. slowly turning my head to the unknown person, a sigh of relief left my lips.

it was jay.

“god you fucking scared me.”

“sorry that’s my fault.”

“what do you want jay…” the tone i had towards him sounded cold. i softly bit my lip at the realization of the way i sounded

“i saw you out here all by yourself and wanted to check on you.” jay’s tone sounded unsure and regretful. in many ways it made me feel guilty for how i spoke to him. before i could say something else jay spoke up again.

“truthfully i’ve been worried about you… you haven’t been at the council meetings for a week. you’ve never missed a week worth of meetings before…” his voice trailed off as he realized he started to speak too much on the matter.

my eyes scanned him in confusion. jay had been a jackass for all i could remember. but lately he had been acting weird. sending me texts messages and then now showing concern for me.

“well truthfully to me why does it bother you?” i crossed my arms while raising my eyebrow at him.

i noticed jay letting a deep sigh out as he readied himself for what he wanted to say.

“look. yn. i know we’re not on good terms. i don’t blame you for being avoidant towards me. first i wasn’t nice about the ranking to begin with. second i created a meaningless competition between us when in reality i should’ve been way nicer from the start. not just with the rank but with you as well…”

my body froze in place as i listened to jay word vomit an apology towards me. out of everything that’s happened within the last two weeks. jay apologizing had to be the last thing that would go down these past two weeks. funny enough i listened attentively to his words.

“i’ve been a jackass from day one and i just really regret it. especially after i saw the way jake talked about how serious you take the rank. it made me reflect a lot on how i treated you and how i acted in council meetings as well. i’m really sorry yn truly…” jay’s head hung low as he stopped talking. i could tell he was worried about how i would react to his apology.

out of everything i had to hand it to jay. apologizing face to face takes a lot of courage. even though the action was small it made me find a new respect for jay. which was ironic compared to me not facing heeseung at all. i let the silence simmer a bit more before i eventually said something.

“thank you for the apology. honestly i’m a bit shocked. didn’t expect an apology from park jay at a lee youngji party.” i stifle out a small laugh as i remember where we are. jay laughed nervously as he too realized how bizarre the scenario was.

looking over to notice the way jay rubs his neck nervously had me smiling. in that short moment i couldn’t help but think jay was being cute. shocked at my own thoughts i mentally swat my thoughts away ignoring it entirely.

“does that mean we can be friends?”

my eyes met jay’s as he asked the question. his expression was so different then the one he usually had. it was more of a cat giving cute eyes versus the sharp look he always has. deep down i knew jay was genuinely serious.

“yes we can. but it’s gonna take me a bit to get used to this okay?”

jay shook his head happily hearing me agree to being his friend. seeing how much it made him happy made me smile once again at him. i noticed the way jay looked off into the distance noticing something or perhaps someone.

“oh i see heeseung do you want me to get him?” jay suddenly pointed to the end of the house. focusing my eyes on the figure at the end it was indeed heeseung.

“no don’t!” my voice was a bit loud as i answered jay in a bit of a panic. my hands were placed in his viewpoint as i waved no to him.

jay dropped his arm to look at me confused. my mind raced as i tried to find an excuse without truly letting jay know the real reason.

“i thought you guys were a thing?”

“uh it’s complicated right now…”

“do you wanna talk about it?” jay’s voice was filled with genuine concern as he noticed my mood drop.

a debate went off in my head at jay asking if i wanted to talk about it. i would love to talk about it. but i was unsure of telling jay about what exactly happened. but what else could i say to give the excuse of the quote on quote complication between me and heeseung. this was also something i didn’t want jake sharing with sohee, seunghan and sunghoon. but maybe. if jay was serious about being my friend i can test his trust with the truth behind everything. it was a lot to bet on, but part of me knew i needed to at least give jay some benefit of the doubt that he was serious about his apology and wanting to make amends.

“if i tell you. you have to promise not to tell anyone. i’m trusting you with this jay…”

“of course..” his voice was more serious. it made me feel better about telling jay and trusting him.

“i don’t wanna say it here though. can we go for a bit of a walk?”

jay nods his head in agreement and turns to start walking down the drive way. following close behind i quickly catch up to the side of him. as we walk a bit down the sidewalk in silence i finally speak up.

“okay… so the reason why it’s complicated between me and heeseung is because my uncle and his mom are getting married…” my pace slowed as i mustered out the sentence. jay matched my pace quickly. the air was silent as he processed the information.

“so that’s why you’ve been missing the meetings. you’re avoiding heeseung because of the fact you found out you were romantically into your soon to be cousin.”

i let out a groan of embarrassment as i relive the memories of what had happened two weeks ago.

“god i can’t believe i told you. you can laugh if you want.” my hands covered my face. stopping in my tracks i stand there as i wait for any kind of laugh to escape jay’s lips. i couldn’t help but once again mentally beat myself up.

“what’s there to laugh about? i’m sure you were really embarrassed… have you tried talking to him yet?”

my eyes widened at the way jay didn’t stifle out a teasing laugh or make jabs at the situation. not to mention he was spot on with how i had felt. it made me feel a bit happy to know that i wasn’t truly crazy for feeling the way i did.

“uh no…. i havent.”

“you should really try talking to him yn.. im not the best of friends with heeseung per say. but i’m sure he wants to figure it out with you. i’m positive he won’t have any ill intent about it. besides. maybe he’s embarrassed too. since the situation does go both ways…”

“fuck you’re right, why didn’t i stop to think how he felt too. i’m such an asshole oh my god… heeseung is a sweet guy he doesn’t deserve how i acted. i’ve just been too afraid to face it. but the more i ignore the situation the more im gonna hurt him too... who knew talking to you about this would make me feel better?”

“don’t know. must be a secret talent i have.”

“yeah okay.” i laugh as i roll my eyes at jay’s response.

“hey. since you told me that. i’ll share a secret with you too.”

“what is it?” my curiosity was peeked leaving no hesitation for me to ask about it right away.

“well first i can’t really say it. i’ve gotta show it to you.”

“you’re not gonna take me anywhere weird are you? keeho told me to be careful of weirdos.”

“first of all ouch. can’t believe you think i’m a weirdo now.”

“well if the shoe fits park jay.”

“second, you just gotta trust me on it okay?”

“fine. but the minute it is something weird i’m telling jake.”

jay had told me we would have to turn around and head back to the house and take his car. i was still standoffish but jay swore it was because where he wanted to take me wasn’t within walking distance. as we got back we bolted down the sidewalk in front of youngji’s house to get to the car. hoping to not be possibly spotted by heeseung. once settled inside the car i turned to jay to ask him something.

“if you took your car here. how are sunghoon and the other two gonna get home?”

jay started up the car as he laughed at my question.

“eh they’ll figure it out.”

the drive was silent but short. it was a nice type of silence, not too awkward but also comfortable enough to enjoy. jay ended up parking the car infront of a studio apartment complex.

“where are we?” getting out of the car i looked around the area. it was an unfamiliar neighborhood but i could tell by the street names it was close by the university.

“just wait yn. you’re not the patient type are you?”

“okay let’s calm down.”

escorting me into the lobby we headed straight to the elevator. once on the correct floor jay stepped out first ushering me to follow behind him. he stopped at one of the doors and pulled out a pair of keys.

“i’m pretty sure some of them are home.”

“who?”

jay didn’t answer my question as he continued to unlock the door. once entering i immediately noticed the drum set as well as a keyboard, two guitars, and bass settled up in the living room. taking off my shoes i walk over slowly to eye the instruments. unaware of anything else around me i nearly screamed at a unfamiliar voice breaking the silence in the air.

“jay? i thought you were busy tonight? and who is this?”

heart thumping in my chest i turn my head shakily to see a man with ash blonde hair sitting on the couch. he looked to be around my age as well. then i noticed the three other people sitting on the couch.

“ooooooh jay brought a girl over.” this time a man with longer black hair spoke up. his voice came off teasing to poke fun at jay.

“kai it’s not like that.” jay sighed out as he placed his jacket on the kitchen counter.

“so then who is she?” someone else spoke up this time. he also had black hair like the one named kai. but his hair was more shorter along with a very noticeable mole under his eye.

“she’s a friend from university.”

“never thought we’d see the day of jay introducing us to his friend from college!” the blonde haired guy sounded joyful but also held a teasing tone as well.

still confused on who these random people were. i tug onto jay’s arm having him look down at me. my eyes said it all to him. i wanted jay to explain to me what was going on. clearing his throat he spoke up.

“yn. i want to introduce you to my band mates.”

“band mates?!” my voice came out shocked and confused. i had zero recollection of jay being apart of a band.

“yeah. the one that scared you earlier is beomgyu. heuningkai is the one with the longer black hair. the other black haired guy is taerae. and then you have taerae’s little brother yujin.”

i took note of everyone’s appearances and names to remember. didn’t wanna make another embarrassing memory for myself by forgetting their names.

“it’s nice to meet you guys i’m yn.”

“it’s nice to meet you to! also yn you can call me hyuka!” heuningkai beamed as he rushed to stand infront of me and shake my hand enthusiastically.

“but jay i didn’t know you were in a band. i’ve never heard jake or the others mention it.” i leaned over to jay as i asked about the new learned information.

“yeah this is more of a on the side hobby thing.”

“we’re his side pieces he’s ashamed of.” the person who was named taerae pretended to wipe tears away from his eyes as he faked having his feelings hurt. jay let out a chuckle and rolled his eyes at taerae’s playful demeanor.

“so they don’t know then?”

“no not really. i don’t know why i never disclosed it to them. maybe having a secret band made it more fun in a way?” jay laughed a little as he finished his sentence.

“so since you told me your secret. here’s me showing you mine.”

i looked at him a little shocked that he would be so open with sharing this type of secret let alone information with me. he really was serious about making amends between us then. in some way it also made me happy that i was the only person in his life at college that knew about it.

“so what’s the band called?” my eyes gleamed with curiosity as i waited for jay’s reply.

“the band is called toenze.”

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a.note; okay was a bit iffy on this development of the story. but honestly adding toenze is a nice touch. erm i still need to figure out how to implement them a bit in the future so if you're wondering why i haven't updated the mlist chapters that is why. i was in a slump. but i am pushing the story out cause i wanna still stick to the schedule i have and stuff. but enough yapping hope y'all liked this chapter :3

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[luneariaa]

✧ faciens certus.

✰ 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 : { ps5 } harry osborn x reader.

✰ 𝐰. 𝐜. : 1k+

✰ 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 : harry stays over your place for the night, and tries his best to convince you that he's alright.

✰ 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 : just pure fluff bc he deserves the world <33

. dividers by @/saradika-graphics !! 🏹

"Just your luck."

You simply said at the auburn-haired male, who just arrived at your place. He settled himself comfortably by the couch of your home, as it started to rain quite heavily outside, hitting every part of the window that's present.

"Gotta admit that I missed the rain. It's been heating up so badly lately." You handed him the glass of hot chocolate with a small smile.

Harry thanked you while grabbing the drink that you gave him, keeping his eyes on you even after he does so.

"Yeah, it feels nice, doesn't it? I mean, the rain makes it colder than usual, but still nice in its' own way."

You nodded a bit as you returned his occasional brief gazes, before shifting your eyes at the TV, which has lost its' signal due to the harsh weather outside, which prompted you to switch it off for now.

Harry gradually puts the glass of his now finished drink down on the table nearby, before letting his eyes stayed upon your standing figure. "Mind if I stay over for the night?"

"You're always welcome to stay here, Har."

An appreciative smile is plastered across his handsome face, deciding to walk toward your direction after bringing a chair along with him, placing it just next to yours. All while his gaze never once averted elsewhere.

"Mhm, you kept staring at me for the past few minutes."

"Got something in your mind?"

The auburn-haired male elicited a chuckle, now managing to fully catch your attention.

"Honestly?"

"I was just thinking, like, you know-- those old times where we used to spend our time with each other here, watching movies till the early hours of dawn.."

By this point, his eyes are shifted elsewhere as he continued further. "My illness, my dad sort of.. kept me away from meeting you before. Surely, there are valid reasons, but still.."

"It's just nice being able to see you again like this with no one else around."

"Ah, I get that." You leaned your back against the chair you're sitting on comfortably. "I missed you for that too."

"But.."

"Nothing's gonna happen to you after this, right..?" You don't know what has driven you to ask such a question since he is, well, already there looking all healthy and fine. You couldn't help yourself-- the deep fear of potentially losing him in any time scares you so much.

His smile gradually falters upon hearing your words; simply because he wasn't expecting that type of response from you-- not in a bad way though.

"You don't have to worry about me. Nothing's going to happen anytime soon. I've taken care of everything."

Harry tried his best to reassure you, yet deep down, he hated himself for a bit due to how much he worried you.

Maintaining his cheery demeanor, he forces himself to bury the feelings of guilt deep within him, knowing quite well that you have every right to feel this concerned over his wellbeing.

He doesn't want to be a liar, but he had to, for your sake. He cared about you too much to see you in this state.

Harry just.. wanted to be normal again, and he missed how things were between you two.

"Nothing's gonna stop that now, right?"

You eventually nodded it off, processing his words within your mind. "Yeah, you got a point."

"I'm sorry, I just.."

Any other thoughts are being shut out for now, his focus-- full of pure tenderness, is now completely on you.

"Hey, you don't have to apologize."

"Just please.. Don't worry about it anymore, okay? It makes me all sad seeing you this way about me. I appreciate you for that, always."

You eventually nodded, albeit wordlessly; not knowing what to say as a reply. Sensing the sudden slight of change, Harry finally decided to stand in front of you-- placing a finger gently beneath your chin.

"I'm fine, see?" He then grabs ahold of one of your hands while squeezing it lightly, which made you stand with him as well. The shared gazes lasted longer than necessary, but none of you cared much.

Just by the way your eyes looked up into his own; it's enough to make his heart race and melt at the same time. Dare he say-- you're so precious to him. He would shamelessly show it through his actions, even after all these years.

Even words couldn't be described with the way you gazed at him like that-- it's too much, yet never enough.

Slowly, and delicately, he guides your hand towards where his heart is; allowing you to feel the beat of his heart, and how he's very much alive to you.

He wouldn't lie, but he smiles so fondly, noticing on how his heart picks up just by the mere touch of your palm against his chest.

"Feel it as much you want."

"Isn't this nice?"

The warmth radiates from your hand alone, but you thought the opposite-- thinking that his heart and body are the ones who provide the most warmth. You needed this.

He's standing in front of you and alive. That's what matters.

A warm chuckle escaped from your lips, trying your best to stay composed since you started to feel a little giddy and silly.

"You're right.. This feels comforting."

All while letting his soft grip upon your hand stays, he now moves your hand from his chest, and onto his forehead. "You can-- I mean, check for my temperature as well, just to try convince yourself further, yeah?"

In truth, he just wanted to feel your touch for much longer, especially right at this moment. The rain outside was almost being forgotten.

Harry smiled over his own words; partly joking about it, but at the same time, he wasn't. You returned his actions with such ease, simply letting your hand stay upon his forehead for a bit longer.

You were being cautious as ever, as if not wanting to accidentally hurt him or anything in that way.

"You don't have to be so careful, you know," he remarks, finding your actions quite amusing to behold, to which you simply laughed it off.

"But I wanted to."

You did something that could be considered as bold afterwards; where you actually gave his cheek a small, yet sweet kiss. It's quite new, as you never had the courage to do something as such despite being friends for years.

"That should take all the remaining sickness away, hopefully."

As much as a sap you're being right now, you couldn't help yourself, especially when he keeps his gaze at you like that. He's just so.. You can't even resist him; feeling the urge to squish him if he was a plushie or anything akin to it.

It's just a kiss on the cheek, but why would he freeze and appear to be surprised by the sudden gesture? You're scared if you might have gotten too far with your actions--

But then, his expression is failing him once the reddish hue starts to form upon his cheeks, sharing a sweet and heartwarming laugh along with you.

Harry knows how much you cared for him; on how gentle you are with him. Even if the whole ordeal turns out to be a platonic one, he wouldn't mind the slightest, as long as you are within it.

@luneariaa. do not repost; reblogs are alright. all rights reserved.

[rene-darling]

THEY- treat your wounds

Just a reminder I do more fandoms than just genshin lol

...Judar...hakuryuu...sinbad...

Judar

Judar never really minded the fact that he couldn't use healing spells

In his words "why would someone as strong as me need healing spells pft-"

But oh God was he eating up his words right about now

"Why the fuck didn't you tell me earlier what if this thing gets... infected?!?" "...judar. It's not like you could help very much"

He knew this he knew he couldn't help with healing spells- he's known this for a long time but- why is it only now that he regrets not trying harder?

He's trying, he's trying so hard to heal you the look of defeat on his face is not a sight you see often sighing, you moved over to judar a little "judar..calm down, we can't go back yet. Just- give me my bag I have some first aid in it.."

Without saying a word he grabs your bag and hands you what he thinks is the first aid kit that you're talking about you take out some things that you're gonna use to clean your wound but soon you run into trouble- see your wound is on your back and as you shift to try to clean it a sharp jolt of pain hits

You let out a small groan but continued as there wasn't anything else you could do but perceiver

Judar watched as sweat drilled from your head as you tried to shift your position to see the tear God..he couldn't handle looking at you like this but he was clueless as to what he should do...

"Just...just- give me that" it surprised you a bit when Judar snatched the cloth from your hand "come here.." he gently? lowered your head to lay on his lap so you were laying on your stomach

Judar has been given punishments for acting out by al thamen plenty of times so he's watched as servants cleaned his wounds before so he's trying with all his might to replicate that

"Just..just tell me if it hurts..or- if I'm doing something wrong.." this was very unlike your judar in every scenario you had imagined him laughing at your injuries but treating them and reassuring you- oh wow

"..maybe I should get injured more often so I can see this side of you eh?-" in response, he didn't say anything but instead pressed a little too hard on your wound which was followed by an array of apologies from you

This- this felt nice contrary to the aching wound on your back, being gently touched by judar as he tried his best to softly clean your wound and apply some medicine was somehow almost soothing

"Thanks..judar " "mh"

hakuryuu

He's more worried about your wound than you- he looks like he's gonna cry-

You spoke too soon he did start crying and like a baby at that

It almost seemed like he was the hurt one

You end up comforting him...

He's crying almost sobbing "hey, haku...dont cry my dear its fine " he's just a mumbling crying whining mess "b-but...you, I, h-...how?" he's just a little crying mess in a puddle of his own tears

You hug him close ignoring any pain from the wound but when he tries hugging you back you let out a slight groan and he realizes what an idiot he's being, I mean your the ones who's hurt what the hell is he doing right now!!

He starts to stop crying still sniffling but it's better than before "c-...come here" he gently helps you lay down as he grabs bandages from his bag

"i-if you feel, any discomfort...tell me, okay?" his voice is small and you hear a small gasp when he gets a good view of your injury "y/n..." he whispers under his breath not sure how he could comfort you...

You can feel his hands shake as he cleans your wounds the little trembles of his body as worry overcomes him "don't worry my dear haku..."

"how...how could I not" you can hear his voice breaking as he quietly sobs once more

Sinbad

He's worried so so worried

The second he hears that your injured he rushes to your side and hold your hand

He's also mad, not at you but himself he should've been there to protect you!

"y/n...how did this...what happend...i-" it seems that for once even so bad is at a loss for words

He brings the best doctors in the nation no the world to come treat you, he holds your hand as they treat you his heart stops everytime your grip gets tighter indicating that your hurting "i-its gonna be...fine, fine...dont worry" it seems the reassure me is meant for himself more then it is for you

After the doctors leave he traces the area around your wound careful not to touch it...sinbad isn't the most caring person in the world and you've never seen him look so...afraid

"y/n...please next time tell me if your hurt, if you need help. Please " it's almost as if he's begging you more then asking

His voice breaks at the end of his sentence as you look at him and nod...you might not do what he says but at least you reassure him

[lkfarrout]

HR (Stan x fem!Reader)

Summary: you decide to give your boss a little scare

Warnings: playful flirting, nothing overtly sexual

"Did you see what Stan was wearing yesterday? That open collar..."

"Ew! He's like my grandpa. Why would you even say that?" Wendy made a fake gagging sound. You enjoyed having her as a coworker, despite sometimes forgetting she was nearly ten years younger than you.

You'd started working at the Mystery Shack in the spring, while Wendy was still in school, and when summer began, you were grateful to finally have someone to talk to when things were slow in the giftshop. Her and Dipper even invited you onto the roof occasionally. It was nice to have someone to confide in about your crush, too, even if she pretended it was super gross.

"Why don't you ask him out already? He'll say yes, I mean he stares at you constantly." She was right - the world's darkest pair of sunglasses couldn't hide Stan's obvious gaze over your figure as you stocked the shelves every day. Not to mention calling you "doll" any chance he got. But until now, you'd pretended to be blissfully unaware, biding your time patietly.

"Oh, I will," you assurred Wendy, "but I'm gonna give him hell first. I got a plan, just wait."

---

"Yeah, and when you're done with that, there's a leak in the roof you can look at." Stan's gruff voice rang out through the gift shop as he and Soos entered.

"On it, boss," Soos saluted Stan before approaching the checkout desk, "What's up dudes?"

"Hey Soos," you pretended not to notice Stan behind him, "do you know who's in charge of HR here? Is it you?" You felt a little bad roping the ever-innocent Soos into your mischief, but the suddenly panicked look on Stan's face was worth it.

Soos began to repond, "Gee, I guess I've been here the longest, so--"

Stan cut him off, nudging Soos to the side and placing his palms on the counter. He leaned close and said, "You're lookin' at HR." He squinted his eyes suspiciously, "Why d'ya ask?"

"Oh its nothing, just" you put on your best poker face and shrugged, "maybe I need to report some inappropriate behavior."

Wendy hid her face in her comic book to stop herself from laughing, but poor Soos looked very concerned. You prayed Wendy had the heart to explain the ruse to him once you and Stan were out of the room. At your words, Stan just sighed and gestered toward his office.

Once inside, he removed his fez, sat on the edge of the desk, and rubbed the bridge of his nose under his glasses, "Look, doll, I'll be straight with you. You do good work, but Wendy 'n Soos have been here a whole lot longer and I have a hard time believing either of them would--"

"My issue isn't with them." You crossed your arms and he raised an eyebrow at you as you continued, "I should slap you, the way you gawk at me all day. And all those pet names? You must think I'm stupid."

Stan didn't look as shocked as you'd hoped. Instead he chuckled with the corner of his mouth and got to his feet.

"Wouldn't be the first time." He said. His arms hung at his sides. He closed his eyes and turned his head. His shoulders and neck tensed and he braced for the impact.

Suddenly your palms were sweaty, you hadn't expected this. Was he actually going to let you slap him?

After a moment, he partially opened one eye, "Well, get it over with already."

"Mr. Pines... I'm not gonna slap you."

His body relaxed and he shrugged, "I 'preciate that, but I'm pretty sure I deserve it this time."

You smirked at him, "I won't slap you, but only because I'm afraid you'd like it."

Stan chuckled a bit, but you could tell you'd flustered him. He rubbed the back of his neck and looked at the floor.

"Look doll--" he coughed, catching himself, "look, I'm sorry if I made ya uncomfortable, I promise I'll stop. But, if you could just keep this between us..."

"An apology isn't good enough. I'd hate to see your good reputation ruined, Mr. Pines."

Stan sighed and headed for the chair behind his desk. As he sat down he muttered, "Figured. You always were a fiesty one." He started rummaging through a drawer in the desk.

"Alright, what do ya want, a raise?" He pulled out the paperwork he was looking for and slid it towards you. You just shook your head at him.

Defeated, he leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms.

"Okay, this aint the first time I've been blackmailed. What'll buy your silence?"

At this point you couldn't hide your smile. You approached the desk and leaned over, your low-cut top perfectly showing off your cleavage in front of him. His eyes darted to the corner of the ceiling and he swallowed.

"Stan," it was the first time you'd ever used his first name in front of him, "we both know what I really want isn't silence."

He stole a few quick glances at you before studying the ceiling again. "What's your point?"

"I want you to take me out to dinner."

He did a touble-take and sat straight up in his chair, "Come again?"

"I like the attention, Stan," you laughed at him, "but I wasn't gonna give you what you wanted without a good scare first." You shot him a wink across the desk.

Stan's cheeks flooded pink, he was speechless.

You prodded him, "Well, did I? Scare you?"

Stan dramatically clutched his chest, "Ya nearly put me in an early grave, doll."

He stood and moved back to your side of the desk with a chuckle. "Was Wendy in on this?"

"Oh, of course."

With one arm, Stan grabbed you by the waist and pulled you into him, looking deeply into your eyes, "You make a pretty good con, y'know." His free hand found its way to your jaw and he pulled you into an energetic kiss that lasted several wonderful seconds.

As he pulled away, you flashed him a devilish smile, "I learned from the best."

I'm not the most proud of this fic, quality-wise, but it's been sitting finished in my drafts so I might as well post it. I will say this is not very ethical but it's just meant to be a fun story, don't take it too seriously

[jakeyzzz]

you're my other half

requested by an anon!♡ hope u like it...

(angst/fluff) ni-ki x f!reader oneshot

masterlist!

⚠️♡ warnings - (argument, yelling, crying, reader being scared of niki, coldness, flinching, mentions of cheating, niki almost leaving, begging, regret, comforting, making up, apologies, cuddling, hugging, kissing, nicknames, swearing? ) - ♡⚠️

please let me know if I missed anything !

english is NOT my first language so please be nice <3

...

You were finally on your Way Home after a really long, and exhausting Day. You and Riki were about to have your 2 Year Anniversary, and you eventually decided to Plan a big Surprise for him. You were gonna rent a Movie Theater, just for the two of you and some of your closest Friends. Riki always talked about how much fun it would be, to be completely alone in a Movie Theater with you and his Friends, so you finally made his Dream come true.

You were so excited to tell him about everything you've done in the last few Hours, and couldn't wait to finally get home to see him again. But Riki on the other Side, slowly started getting frustrated. You've been gone for Way too long, and not knowing where you are made him start questioning some Stuff. And as soon as he heard the Front Door open, he quickly approached you.

His cold Eyes immediately met yours. But unlike him, you had a warm smile on your Face. You were happy to see him again. But he looked mad, and even kind of disappointed. ,,Hey Riki... I missed you'' You smiled happily as you tried to wrap your Arms around his Neck , trying to hug him. But he didn't let you, leaving you in shock. ,,Where have you been Y/N ?'' Your smile dropped at his cold Tone. ,,W- What ?'' You couldn't even talk properly. The Way he stared at you scared you a bit if you were being honest. ,,I'm asking you one last Time. Where have you been ?'' He slightly raised his Voice. ,,I can't tell you yet...'' You mumbled, making him laugh ironically as he slowly walked away from you. He bit his Lip in frustration, as you started following him. ,,Riki, can you please tell me what's wrong?'' You said, reaching to his Shoulder. But once again, he didn't let you touch him. You felt your Heart clench in your Chest. ,,I tried to call you 15 Times, Y/N. 15 goddamn Times. And you didn't answer. You cheated on me, didn't you ?'' He yelled, as he tightly gripped his Hair in frustration.

Your Eyes widened. Was he being serious right now ? . ,,I'm so sorry Baby... I didn't notice your Calls. I was busy and i left my Phone in the Car. You know I would never cheat on you. Never in my whole life. Please believe me.'' You looked at him with pleading Eyes, as he looked at you in Anger with his Hands resting on his Hips. He scoffed. ,,If lies keep spewing from those Lips I'm actually gonna leave this goddamn House right now. I'm not kidding'' He yelled at you. 

He was so mad. He didn't believe you ... and you had no Idea what you were supposed to do. A few Tears starting leaving your Eyes at his Words. ,,You're scaring me, Riki'' You whispered. His tall Figure came closer and closer to you, and right before your Bodies could Touch, he stopped. ,,I think you need to Sort yourself out first. I don't think I'm the only Man in your Life right now. I need some Time for myself now. I'm gonna leave for a few Hours ... and when I'm back, I hope you finally got your Shit together.'' He whispered close to your Face, making you Flinch slightly. You've never seen him this Mad before. And it scared you. But you knew exactly, that he would never hurt you. You suddenly saw his Eyes tearing up as he looked you right in the Eyes. ,,You know...Everything is temporary, this was merely one of those Things'' You gasped at his Words. And right after that, he turned around as he made his Way to the front Door. ,,No ! Please believe me. If you walk away now everything will fall apart. I'm begging you .. please stay with me. I never cheated on you.''

You were a sobbing Mess. You could feel your Heart break as you heard Riki let out a silent sob. He stopped walking, as he heard your fast Footsteps approaching him. ,,Please don't leave'' You fell on your knees as you begged for him to stay with you. And finally , only a few Seconds later, you felt Riki kneel down in front of you as he hugged you tightly. He carefully pulled you to his Chest, letting you cry in his Arms. He slowly started realizing, how stupid and immature he acted towards you. ,,I'm so so sorry, Y/N. I messed up.'' You shook your Head in his Embrace. ,,No... I didn't answer your calls and I totally understand if you're mad at me now but I promise i didn't do it on purpose. I was just planning a Surprise for you for our 2 Year Anniversary and I didn't check my Phone. I'm so sorry, Riki '' His Heart dropped. It was all his Fault. He yelled at you even though you were just planning something for him so he could be happy. He has never felt so horrible in his Life before. Riki picked you up Bridal Style, before carrying you to the Couch in your Living Room.

He carefully laid you down, before sitting down right next to you as he hesitantly caressed your Cheek. He even felt Bad for touching you after what he had said to you. He looked down at your exhausted state, as a few Tears rolled down his Cheeks. ,,Don't apologize. I'm the one who was wrong about everything. I'm so sorry Y/N... I feel so horrible for not hearing you out. You deserve so much better. I hope you forgive me'' He mumbled quietly, as you watched his Lips quiver. ,,You're my other half ... how could I not forgive you ? I just love you way too much'' You said, making him sigh in relief. ,,I didn't mean to scare you'' Your Lip twitched. ,,Riki it's okay I promise'' He let out a shaky breath, as you started caressing his soft Cheek with your Thumb. ,,I hate this ... Please don't ever forget I only want you and no one else. It's always been you. '' You murmured, making Riki force a soft smile on his Lips. ,,I missed you so much.'' Riki said, making you smile softly as you wiped another Tear away with your Hand. ,,Let's forget about this now. Kiss me please'' Riki giggled softly before pulling you up, to make you sit on his Lap carefully.

  And right after that, his Lips landed on yours as he gave you a sweet, slow Kiss. Your Lips trembled against his, since you missed him so much. He softly cupped your Cheeks with his big Hands, as he pulled away to look at you. He gave you one last Kiss on your Forehead, before carefully laying you down again as he cuddled up next to you. He comfortably wrapped his Arms around you,as he whispered sweet nothings into your Ear, earning a sweet Smile from you. ,,Tch, could you stop moving?'' You giggled at his complaint. ,,Why ?'' You asked, wanting to hear his Answer. Riki quickly pecked your Lips, making you smile shyly. ,,Because you feel amazing in my Arms.'' He said, before softly kissing your slightly exposed Shoulder.

Once again, you leaned in to give him another deep Kiss. This one lasted a bit longer, making a few Butterflies explode in your Stomach. And only a few Moments later, Riki broke the Kiss as he noticed something. ,,Y/N ?... are you wearing my Shirt ?''. You slowly nodded your Head, as you started laughing making Riki laugh along with you. He softly rested his Forehead against yours, as a few giggles left his Mouth. ,,Can I ask you something else ?'' He whispered. ,,Sure, go ahead'' Riki smiled softly, before clearing his Throat. ,,What's the Surprise ?...'' You rolled your Eyes at him as you let out a loud chuckle. ,,It won't be a Surprise anymore if i tell you.'' You mumbled, making him smile. ,,I don't care... please tell me'' You sighed at his impatience. ,,Alright... I rented a Movie Theater for us and our Friends.'' Riki's Eyes widened as he let out a loud  Gasp.

He squished your Face together before attacking you with Kisses, making you squeak slightly.  ,,I love you so much... Oh my God thank you. That's amazing i've always wanted to do that !'' He sounded so happy. You nodded your Head. ,,I know'' Riki had the cutest smile on his Face. You loved seeing him happy. ,,I love you Y/N... and I promise i'm gonna make everything up to you. I owe you that.'' Riki quietly said, before kissing the Tip of your Nose softly. ,,You make me so happy, Y/N.'' You smiled lovingly. ,,I love you, Riki"

[wonderland-smile-stories]

~ Chapter 14 ~

I apologize in advance for any spelling or grammar mistakes and how poorly written this fanfic is. English is not my first language and together with my dyslexia ass things can go wrong I'm sorry.

With a loud thud, I was thrown to the ground followed by Eun-yu and the soldier. I wish I could have broken my fall, but with my hands tied behind my back, it was hard to do that. 

"What are you doing?" I hear Eun-yu ask. 

I finally managed to turn myself around to hear the man say. 

"I got no reasons to trust you. Why would I free you?" 

I let out a deep breath before trying to blow my hair out of my face. 

"How about just letting us go and you will never see our faces again. Weren't we a burden to you earlier?" I said not understanding why he would want to keep us. 

"Oh." The girl lifted Eun-yu's shirt taking a knife from her. 

"Put that down while I'm asking nicely." Eun-yu growls, but the girl just laughs. 

"This?" She turns to the soldier putting her arm around him to pull him closer. 

"Hmm? Do you want this back? I'll trade you for it. I want this guy." Not this again. 

I rolled my eyes getting fed up with these two. But I had to stay calm and wait for them to leave. Then I can use my strength and get out of these ropes that they use to tie us up. I don't want them to know what I am.

They already seem crazy enough that I don't want to add fuel to the fire. 

"Do you have rocks in your head? Don't you understand me?! I told you to take him and raise him all you like?!" Eun-yu yelled out getting frustrated with the girl. 

"Eun-yu stop!" I snapped back. 

She looked back at me ready to argue when the guy spoke up. 

"Hey, you're gonna have to pay for ruining my trap." 

I let out a laugh. 

"How about you pay us back for almost killing us, but seeing that we both ruin things for each other let's call it equal and you let us go," I argued back with him. 

The man just looked at me with no emotions. 

"I'll let you out tomorrow, and once I do, feel free to never come back." Why tomorrow and not now? 

I was about to speak against it when he yelled the name of the girl. 

"Ha-ni." 

She was too busy being all over the soldier to even notice us, but she finally answered with a not-too-happy tone. 

"Hmm?" The poor soldier looked uncomfortable with her hanging on top of him 

"Let's go." A look of relief washed over his face when she finally began to let go of him. 

"I'm coming boss." 

Boss?

I thought he was her dad. 

These people are crazy. 

The girl began to walk away when Eun-yu spoke up. 

"Untie me now! Untie me!" 

The girl just laughs and dances around before walking out of the building. 

Eun-yu screamed standing up and running to the door, but the man slammed it shut before she could reach it. 

"Open the door right now! I'm leaving. What difference does it make whether I leave today or tomorrow, huh?!" Eun-yu yelled slamming her body against the door. 

I let out a sigh hanging my head down. I know she is frustrated, but we need to stay calm. I can get us out of here, but those two need to be gone first. 

"Damn it!" Eun-yu cried out kicking the door. 

This won't help at all. 

She will never be able to break down the door. 

"Eun-yu just stop." I stood up making her turn around.

"Why didn't you do anything?! You could have stopped them!" I shook my head. 

"Not in that moment. We don't know how they would have reacted. We just have to wait." I explain. 

"Wait? Wait for what? We need to get out of here. I need to get out of here! Can't you use your monster strength?" 

"Ssh! Don't be so loud!" I looked at the door hoping they were gone and didn't hear anything she just said. 

"Like I said we have to wait! I don't trust them. You have seen how they act around normal people and how they burn that monster. Be patient and I'll get us out of here." She looked at me for a second before letting out a deep sigh. 

"Hey," 

We turn around to see the soldier looking at us. 

"What," Eun-yu asked annoyed. 

"Do you mean what you said? What you told her. To take me and raise me." He asked which made me want to laugh out loud, but I just held it in. 

Eun-yu let out a groan saying. 

"Just stop." 

Before walking away and lying down on an old chair. Looking between the two I took a seat against the wall next to the door. Before I could break the rope around my wrist I needed to make sure that they weren't coming back. 

I tried to listen carefully if I could hear anything they were saying, but they seemed to just talk about random things. Well, mostly the girl talked. It looks like they won't be leaving soon. 

I let out a sigh looking around. Eun-yu was still lying there her body turned away from us. My eyes went back to the soldier who was looking down at his feet. 

"So, what's your name?" 

His head shot up when he heard my voice. 

"Park Chan-young." 

I let out a hum nodding my head. 

"I'm Yun Mi-na." He nodded his head. 

"I know. I hear them saying your name that day on the bus." It surprised me that he would remember that. 

"So Park Chan-young is there a reason why you were in that hole with my friend?" I asked. 

"Give it a rest Mi-na!" I hear Eun-yu groan out. 

"What I just want to know how you two got there. I know why you would be there. I just don't get why a soldier would be there as well. Unless he has been following you." Eun-yu let out another groan turning around to face me. 

"He has been following me. I didn't ask him, but just like you, he is stubborn. You two would be great friends." 

"Maybe we wouldn't be so stubborn if you wouldn't do stupid stuff!" She let out another groan turning back around. 

This was not how I imagine to meet with her again. 

Listing again to the outside I heard them talk, but it didn't seem like they would come back here anytime soon. With one big pull, I ripped the rope from my wrists freeing myself. They were a little red, but that would heal soon. 

Chan-young looked surprised at me like he had forgotten what I was. I mean he knew what I was since we first met back then. After rubbing my wrist for a second, I lifted my dress a little before taking the knife from my shorts. I didn't want to rip off the rope from their wrist. I didn't want to hurt you. 

Eun-yu was still facing away, so I first went to Chan-young I asked for him to turn around which he did without saying a word. 

"I'm sorry if I scared you," I mumble while cutting the ropes. 

"You didn't. I was just a little surprised." He said turning back around when I was done cutting him free. 

"I forgot that people like you existed. Humans who can resist the transformation." I nodded my head understanding what he meant. 

"You're the only one I have ever met." 

I guess there aren't many out there. There are a few with Sang-won though.

"Even when you were a soldier when everything started? Didn't they keep monsters like me?" I asked confused. 

"They did, but I was never there. I was placed somewhere else." Not every soldier had to be there and there were other replacements they had to stay to protect other people or where they had to fight monsters. 

With us being locked up in the building we didn't have the chance to see what was happening in other parts of the city or even the whole world.

Previous Chapter ~ Next Chapter

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[lavender-jukebox]

I too adore this spider-bot.

Might I request a one-shot where a neutral femme Cybertronian ends up on Earth and caught in Tarantulas’s trap.

But the reader and Tarantulas find something in common and end up on a romantic date

Ofc! Tarantulas my beloved ♥️

I hope you Enjoy!

(I couldn't think of a title 😭)

Welp...this was a sticky situation that you got yourself into.

You've recently landed on earth just over a year ago, and already you're on the hiding from G H.O.S.T. agents and stuff. You thought this planet was gonna be a fresh start finally after the fuck long war, but nah. And to make things even worse? You were stuck in some giant ass web in the middle of a forest.

Scouting for energon was your only goal for the day, but now you're in trouble. Struggling against the webs, you tried to pull away but to no avail. The webs were too thick and strong and the more you squirmed the more you stuck.

"Scrap! Who puts traps in the middle of nowhere?!"

"I do." Said a voice.

The sound of someone else speaking was enough for you to stop moving and look around. You didn't see anyone at first, but a presence was felt, and you looked up to find a giant arachnid hiding up within the tree behind you.

"HOLY S-"

The face to face meeting was enough to make you jump and stumble a little, but to add to your luck, you lost balance and fell fully onto the web on your back.

"Scrap! Really?!" You groaned to yourself.

The spider bot thing seemed to be amused, but it was hard to read due to no expression on his face. It crawled down from the tree it was hiding in and transformed into its robot form. It hovered over you as you laid stuck in the web.

"Who are you? And what are you doing here?" The bot/con/spider asked, in an almost demanding tone.

"I'm y/n. I didn't mean any trouble, really! I'm just looking for some energon." You replied, hoping he would believe you.

The other bot tilted his head as he looked at you, like he was studying you. It was a pause of awkward silence before he spoke once again.

"...you don't look like an autobot...or a deceptiocon either..." he thought outloud.

"Thats because I'm neither. I tried to stay away from the war, not wanting to be dragged into it. It's been going on long enough..." you stated.

He seemed interested in this answer and if he had eyebrows he would've raised one.

"So you're neutral?" He asked.

"Yeah, I guess that's one way to explain it" you answered.

"What about you? Are you a bot or con?" You asked with interest.

"Neither, I suppose I'm like you, neutral" He replied.

You nodded in acknowledgement.

"Well, I guess we both can relate to something" you nervously chuckled, trying to lighten the mood with a bad joke.

To your surprise, he actually chuckled. He seemed amuse at your joke and a little more interested in getting to know you.

"So y/n, how long have you been hiding here?" He asked.

"Just a bit over a year now. I heard about this planet, but obviously, some issues have not been resolved yet." You sighed.

"Indeed. Some bots don't know when to give up and accept fate." He replied.

"Yeah....But hey. Since I'm not a threat...can you please maybe...?" You gesture to the webs holding you back and he seems to comprehend what you're trying to say right away.

"...I suppose, but if you try something I won't hesitate to harm you." He warned as he used his appendages to release you from the webs.

You stood up to your full height and looked back to him.

"Thank you...uhm. what's your name?"

"Oh, apologies. My name is Tarantulas" He replied.

"Ah, nice to meet you, Tarantulas. If you're not busy...maybe we can go scout for energon together? I'm assuming you're also on the run due to traps being everywhere."

Tarantulas head tilted up in suprise as he looked at your face for any signs of trickery or evil intentions, but he found none.

"If it makes it easier...you can come with me to my lair for some energon. It's safer and hidden so we won't have to worry." He suggested. If you listened really carefully you could almost find a hint of nervousness in his voice.

Giving a kind smile towards him, you extend your hand gently towards him and nod.

"Id like that." You replied.

His frame relaxed slightly as he took your hand and began walking towards his lair. The two of you walked together, and now you had someone who you could trust, and someone who was as neutral as you, and more importantly, you wouldn't be alone anymore.

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[umbra-borealis]

Elements of Chaos Chapter 1 - The first 2K words!

This is the first 2000 or so words from a draft I'm chipping away at, the very beginning of Elements of Chaos. I apologize for the lengthy build up but hey, I did say this was a long haul project! By the way, this is my first time writing something. My first language is dutch, not english, and to top that off I also have ADHD so this isn't exactly a walk in the park. At the moment I'm not exactly looking for people picking apart my grammar, syntax etc. because I have folks I can ask for advice on that. Be nice, thank you! CW: Minor mention of blood

How would you define Chaos?

Would you say it's the unpredictable nature of life itself? How a single drop of water will never take the same route down twice? Does it stand for a time of stress and turmoil? Is it this nebulous state we all find ourselves living in or is there an opposite? An element that binds it, understands it, tames it? And if there is, what would that be called? Order? Control? The fabled ‘red string of fate’ that strings us along, having already decided who sinks and who swims?

Perhaps none of these things matter in the end. After all most of us will go through the motions without ever really having the time or the energy to ponder the way of the world, not to mention the universe around us. Perhaps as we experience our lives our opinion will change and so will our answers, forever having the truth feel just out of reach, so close yet so far away. Then perhaps it’s better to stay in the moment and act accordingly, forever left to wonder if you did so by yourself, or if that too was a pre-written event scripted to happen from the moment you were born. They say ignorance is bliss but is it really? Are we truly free? Are you comfortable floating down a pre-determined river or did any of this make make you long for the endless open ocean?

So then tell me...

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“Whose side are you on!?”

A voice screamed into the darkness, birds and other small fauna jumping, flying and running off into all directions. The full moon cast her dim glow upon the land below. Her image reflected on the surface of the water as it warped and twisted with the waves. A once beautiful lake surrounded by plains, hills and even a forest off in the distance had become the main stage for a grizzly scene. The immaculate green of the grass had been tainted with the deep red hue of blood, entire patches and trails uprooted making the field appear scarred and bleeding. There’s a tension in the air so dense, so charged with dread and danger that not only those present here and now but those from miles away could sense it. A shift in the atmosphere so severe it couldn’t be compared to an approaching thunderstorm or the early signs of an earthquake. The voice that had posed the question rather aggressively now snarled and with a wave of its owner’s hand the water from the lake behind him rose up, curling forward and threatening to come crashing down on whoever happened to be a bit too close to shore yet at it’s highest peak it stopped.

The silhouette of a hedgehog now stood out against the glistening backdrop of water, the light of the moon seemingly amplified by the reflective surface. He held his hand up above is head, palm open as if about to strike something or someone but instead he just stood there, still as a statue. His eyes pierced straight into those of his attackers, nailing them to their places only a few feet away from him. Heavily armored in white, high-tech protective gear from head to toe and with weapons drawn they kept their aim at the outlaw’s head and chest with possibly a few skilled, or cocky, marksmen planning to switch to the legs should he decide to turn tail and run. Unfortunately for them he had no intention to run.

“I’ll ask you again, nicely, whose side are you on? Because that insignia on your armor says mine, but those guns sure don’t. So what’s it gonna be boys?”

The lone hedgehog’s voice was full of rage though masked by the smug tone he was infamous for. A crack here and there gave away the layer of fatigue building below the surface though and he wasn’t too keen on giving it any more room to breathe or the consequences could be dire. A minute passed though to everyone present it felt like an eternity and when he was given no answer his hand twitched.

“What about you?”

One of the armed ‘knights’ as they liked to call themselves spoke up. A ballsy move sure but perhaps humoring the hedgehog’s ego would be their best chance of survival right now.

“You know what you did! You know why we’re here! At least tell us why!”

Icy blue eyes narrowed at the poor bastard who dared raise his voice at the outlaw whose arm had frozen in place one more. The audacity one had to have to make bold claims like that were one thing and he wasn’t sure whether to laugh or get even angrier than he already was, but to ask a man for a reason for something he has no memory of doing? Now that hit him funny.

“Ooooh but of course. Dad croaked and suddenly that’s my fault. For all the funding he put into your dinky little excuse of an ‘elite force’ you guys suck at your jobs. You really think if I had anything to do with it I wouldn’t take all of the credit?”

It was true and the Knights knew it. Their adversary was a known critic of the king, of his father but if he had anything to do with the act of regicide that shocked their nation mere days ago it would be him who would celebrate with a beer and mourn the fact he can’t dance on his grave. No, instead the former prince had kept his head down. It was so unlike him to do so it didn’t make him any less suspicious to some, but to those who really knew the young man it just didn’t add up. Why would a prince who had fallen from grace, stripped of all his titles and possessions and forced to live on the streets of his home city suddenly appear humbled by the whole experience? After all he had spent all of those years on the streets devoted to dismantling the monarchy with all of the knowledge he held on his own family. Murder was not part of the plan though, it would’ve been too easy and too simple. It would mean giving his deadbeat father an easy get-out-of-jail-free card which he didn’t deserve. No, the former prince wouldn’t have gone so far as to use a prototype warp ring despite all of it’s potential consequences if it had been him who did the honors. He would’ve accepted jail, or even execution with that same smug grin and proudly proclaim he did his kingdom, his people, a massive favor.

It mattered little now, the deed was done and the culprit was out there. The former prince wasn’t necessarily a suspect, just damage control. If this really was a coup on the throne by some outside force it made complete sense to him that he too would be a target. As the last heir currently known to be alive, even if bound to the throne only by blood, he posed a threat to whatever or whoever is behind all of this. The hedgehog had heard enough and made his choice, he would drown them all in the depths of the abyss if it meant his freedom, it being a punishment for their insubordination would just be a nice bonus. One wave of his outstretched claws and this whole mess would be washed away--

Just as his hand twitched he heard it, they all did. A deep rumbling, rumbling that grew louder as the ground shook, throwing everyone off balance. Instead of a focused tidal wave the water crashed down on everyone, merely causing confusion and panic. Rather than his attackers being dragged down into the water they would merely get their armor soaked and their vision temporarily obscured. The captain yelled out an order to fire at will and fire they did, forcing the stumbling hedgehog to bolt out of the line of fire. With the ground still shaking it was as hard for him to run as it for them to aim but he still had to try for getting hit with a bolt from their plasma rays would mean getting a hole burnt right through him. He’d never been more grateful for a boulder than he was now as he skidded across the wet grass and came to a stop behind it, crouching and making himself as small as possible. With a moment to think of a next move something stood out to him about this mysterious earthquake. An earthquake normally affects a large area, the lake water should be rippling but it barely even stirred. The rumbling and the distant yelling of the knights was like an awful white noise ringing in his ears, vague orders were being barked to find their target despite the chaos and he was running out of time. The outlaw weighed his options which were to either bolt and run or to stay and wait as something told him this seemingly sudden and highly unnatural earthquake might be the answer to his predicament. Each excruciating second he remained frozen in place, unable to make a decision and with adrenaline surging his heightened senses picked up on the detail that told his intuition to stay. The rumbling of the ground moved. It’s intensity shifted as it seemingly came from beyond the lake, passing underneath the hedgehog and made it’s way to where the team of elite knights were still trying to gather their bearings. Whatever was heading their way could’ve very well heard the noise and commotion and felt drawn to investigate, or worse, it felt threatened. He didn’t dare to take a peek and instead hoped he would hear an opening instead.

And an opening sure did come.

The ground below the captain himself split apart and before he could aim his weapon down or take a step back a blur of gold came right for the visor of his protective helmet that obscured his identity. The frightened yelp finally made the hedgehog move to take a peek at what was going on, too curious for his own good. The mystery gold object would become lodged in the captain’s visor before it could damage anything vital but the person attached to the pair of golden claws that struck him wasn’t finished. They popped out of the ground almost as easily as a fish leaping out of the water and the gap they came out of closed in just a second, giving the unknown assailant solid ground to stand on. They were big, not just tall, BIG, a solid red silhouette illuminated by violet geometric markings on their head and face which emitted a soft glow. Their enraged growl almost sounding like the earthquake from before as they turned to spin the poor canine still stuck to the golden claws that adorned the figure’s balled up fists, dragging him along and off his feet before flinging him up into the air. The rest of the knights were too frightened to move, let alone snap out of it enough to start firing at their new target and they watched their ‘fearsome’ leader make contact with the dirt like a sack of potatoes.

All of their heads snapped back to fix their gaze on the red stranger who cracked their knuckles and roared something unintelligible before charging straight at them. The silence of the awe struck knights broken by gunfire and angry war cries. Curious how bringing hand to hand combat to a gunfight would fare for the stranger the hedgehog stared intently. They moved like a well oiled machine, disarming those that clung to their weapon for dear life, snapping their guns in half like they were twigs, straight up butting their head against the metallic helmets if their hands were occupied and while the knights crumpled they seemed completely unaffected. As the battle raged on the lone hedgehog figured now was his chance to turn tail and run but as he turned his back on the battlefield a hand slipped over his muzzle, covering his mouth and muffling the yelp of surprise that followed. Blue eyes met an emerald green pair as yet another stranger held up his index finger to his own muzzle, the universal signal to tell someone to be quiet. As the loner took another good look it appeared he was no longer the only hedgehog here as this new stranger was a deep, vibrant blue all over. He could practically disappear against the night sky if it wasn’t for the short peachy fur covering his muzzle, arms and chest. Before he could get a better look the blue stranger whispered.

“Can you run?”

Whether this person was friend or foe would have to wait. For now the outlaw would take his chance and nodded.

“Then run with me and don’t look back. He’ll be fine. Trust me.”

That voice. If he didn’t know better this blue stranger sounded so much like him though he lacked the signature gravelly sound. While his thoughts raced the blue hedgehog removed his hand from the outlaw’s muzzle and firmly grasped his hand instead to help him to his feet and start running into the darkness.

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[bonnielunkas]

okay hear me out, hurricane paranormal society dashboard simulator

actually that's a dumb idea forget i said anything

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🎮 gamerswag39

jesus fucking christ i'm so upset rn. literally got a call over NOTHING. so what if the animatonics are moving at night that doesn't mean shit man. they move at night at my location. they move at night at the pizzaplex. they moved at night in the 80's and 90's. they just do that. and then they had the nerve to get mad at me for not wanting to deal with it? like? just get a technician to deal with it if it's that big of a problem?

📞 phone-a-dude

lmao didn't they like. kill night guards in the 80's/90's

🎮 gamerswag39

yeah? jake our boss's husband literally got assaulted by mangle?

📞 phone-a-dude

yeah i remember him talking about that lmao

📞 phone-a-dude

just checked some company records my dad almost got killed by chica back in like 93 lol

🎮 gamerswag39

didn't your dad literally kill those kids?

📞 phone-a-dude

lmfao yeah

💙 stanleyblogs

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⚙ exo-gurl

Alright, today's the day guys, gonna be showing off the exosuit in my robotics class. (Made it with a bit of help from @ history-with-shelly but no one in my class needs to know that. Thanks btw Shelly, you're a real one.)

⚙ exo-gurl

I SWEAR TO FUCKING GOD I'M GONNA KILL REED STRAIGHT UP TOMORROW. IT IS ON. SIGHT. THEY ARE SO DEAD.

⚙ exo-gurl

HEY SO GUESS WHO HAS A BUNCH OF BROKEN BONES AND DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL AFTER GETTING INTO A REALLY NASTY FIGHT

🖥 coding-and-cats

you're welcome 👍

⚙ exo-gurl

YOU ARE LITERALLY THE REASON THEY'RE BROKEN IN THE FIRST PLACE. DIE.

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🌀 tgirl-sonic-the-hedgehog

Me and my gf are going on a date later hopefully nothing weird or paranormal happens!

🌀 tgirl-sonic-the-hedgehog

Hey what the fuck is Faz-goo and why is this random kid I don't know warning me about it.

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🔧 cob-rulez

not to name names, but istg i'm this close to dropping one of my friends. he literally went like, 50 in a school zone, almost ran over tobes' boyfriend, and he didn't even fucking apologize? he just kept driving like that didn't happen? like? wtf?

(pete when you see this i'm really sorry my friend almost hit you)

🏈 absolutely-footballin

YOU WERE IN THAT TRUCK TOO????

🔧 cob-rulez

yes unfortunately.

💛 aimees-corner

And this is why I've been telling you to drop him for the last few years.

🔧 cob-rulez

in my defense i haven't been in a truck with him before i thought everyone was just like, exaggerating when they said he's a terrible driver

💛 aimees-corner

Need we forget all the times he's ended up on the news? Enough to where there's a whole post about it?

🛻 trucks-n-shit

gang i'm like, RIGHT HERE.

🌐 certified-hurricane-moment

Certified Hurricane Moments in history

🔧 cob-rulez

HELLO?

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🧃 applesauceboy

Okay so I kinda always figured? I was adopted? Since me and my parents don't look alike at all. But WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE AN OLDER BROTHER I JUST NEVER KNEW ABOUT? I'm hanging out with him right now and like? How did we just never know?

🧃 applesauceboy

His name is Devon btw if like, any of you guys know him.

📓 kaiju-fanboy

I work with him, I guess? He joined the paranormal team I'm in because he accidentally killed a classmate once.

🧃 applesauceboy

HUH?

OZ YOU CAN'T JUST SAY THAT LIKE IT'S A NORMAL THING?

👾 gregorygaming

oh yeah I know him too lol. apparently he went to that abandoned freddy's out in the woods with his friend and said classmate and the classmate put on a springlock suit and bled out? but then devon went back a week later and his classmate was there and they were fine and then everyone just moved on like nothing happened.

🧃 applesauceboy

WHAT

🧃 applesauceboy

NO WAY YOU GUYS ARE BEING FOR REAL I'M GONNA ASK HIM.

🧃 applesauceboy

WHAT DO YOU MEAN HE ACTUALLY DID THAT SHIT?

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🦊 yargfoxyforever

hey guys what does it mean if my cousin has blue eyes and his name is freddy and he's really nice

💖 m4rl3y

Alec please stop borderline shit-talking my younger brother I really don't see what the issue is

🦊 yargfoxyforever

chat, Does She Know?

💖 m4rl3y

Alec what does that mean

💖 m4rl3y

Alec

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🐻 mnm-fazbear-facts

Hey guys, Mandy here with some exciting news!!!! I'm gonna be visiting Utah next week to see my friends!!!! I'll let you guys know if I can learn any cool info on this trip!!! See you guys in a week!!!! ^v^

🐻 mnm-fazbear-facts

Guys I think I'm being haunted.

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🧢 thegreendemon

WHO TOLD MY BROTHER ABOUT KELSEY

🧢 thegreendemon

@ kaiju-fanboy @ gregorygaming YOU TWO.

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🌹 heather-the-musical

This close to kicking this random blonde dude out of Film Club, he's annoying when it comes to directing and he can't use a camera to save his life.

🌹 heather-the-musical

No fucking way he just showed me literal footage of a Freddy's just to prove he's a good camera man. What the fuck.

🌹 heather-the-musical

IS THAT A GHOST?

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💀 tomb-and-gloom

like this post if you love yuri

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🍀 sir-gee-oh

stuck on a phone call with matt. ignoring him isn't enough i need to kill this guy.

[queenofbaws]

ahhhhHHHHHH it's been a hot minute since i've stopped and done one of these, but i figured now's the time, huh??? a quick little update here on my end: i'm hoping to be finishing of mummy men & bathtub soup, my conrad manofmedan-centric ghost hunting fic, in the coming weeks, so everything else is likely to be running a little slower for the immediate future. it's one of a handful of wips i'm REALLY trying to wrap up before the guilt eats me alive, telltale heart style, M O S T L Y because i have so much stuff planned for the creepiverse that i'm just...bursting at the seams to get some sort of momentum going there, haha!!!

my weekends have also been a bit more chaotic than usual lately, between health crap and family crap, so once more, if you've sent me a flash fiction prompt recently that i haven't gotten to, i promise you'll see it filled one of these days 😭 just waiting for things to calm down a bit.

BUT HEY with all that in mind, i'm throwing a chunkier sneak-peek of like wringing blood from a stone here under the cut! never fear: i'm way too deep into hackett hyperfixation to NOT be working on it in the background, but until conrad's story comes to a close, hackett house will just be a littttttttle quieter than usual ;P

(as always, i hope you're all doing well out there, that you're being as nice to yourselves as you possibly can, and that YOUR creative endeavors are going well <3 you got this!!!)

He knew better to bring those questions to Constance; in his heart he suspected she would’ve known plenty and more about this bizarre side of things, but in nearly sixty years of marriage, all she’d ever willingly shared of her life before him was that the mother and grandmother who’d raised her up had been ‘ugly, witchety women,’ and not much else. Not ‘witchy,’ mind, not ‘wicked,’ not ‘wretched,’ but ‘witchety.’ That was as far as she’d be pressed on the subject, and he’d been raised to let sleeping dogs lie, so that was as far as he’d tried to press.

Jack, though. Jack you couldn’t get to shut up.

And he was more than a little witchety, himself. He hadn’t been able to make heads or tails of that word until the first time the Fiddlers had shown up on his doorstep—then it’d made perfect sense. Witchety. Yeah.

“I’m gonna ask you something.” Jed didn’t wait for him to react, instead sitting back in his own chair and rubbing tiredly at his stubble. “Figure I might as well, seein’ as how you’ve got an opinion on every other thing under the goddamn sun. You level with me now…this curse shit, it real?”

“Oh, it’s real. Real as the shirt on your back, I promise you that.”

He frowned. Not only was it the answer he’d least wanted to hear, but Jack hadn’t even paused to mull it over. That told him a great many things at once; very few of them good.

“Tell you something else, though,” Jack soldiered on. “Since you went and opened the door and all.” Then he did pause, looking down at the whiskey in his glass as he swirled it. After another couple seconds, he took a belt of it and set the glass back down. “People think of curses like a cold. Someone gives it to you, or it’s…I dunno, catching.” He shook his head. “But that ain’t right.”

He narrowed his eyes, trying to make sense of it in his own head. “No?”

Jack shook his head again. “No. Curses are something you bring on yourself. If you’re cursed, well…that ain’t anybody’s fault but your own.”

Much as it pained him to do so, Jed held his gaze, dead eye and all. He wanted to see if he might backpedal, apologize for the slight when he realized what he’d said…but the only thing Jack did was take another drink of his whiskey.

“That don’t sit well with me.”

“Doesn’t have to. It’s the truth, Jed, and you know what they say about the truth. It shall set you free.”

“You understand you’re sittin’ in my house, telling me to my face that it’s—”

“Your own damn fault you’re up Shit Creek,” he finished for him. “Unfortunately, I am.”

“Now, you listen. Those kids were—”

Jack held both his hands up, rolling his eyes towards the ceiling. “Helpin’ that boy. Uh huh. Yeah. I know. Six years I’ve been hearin’ about how helpful the pack is. Six fuckin’ years. And know what? That’s great. Real swell. And if I were a different man, maybe this is where I’d pat you on the shoulder and say somethin’ conciliatory. ‘No good deed goes unpunished,’ maybe. ‘There but for the grace of God go we.’ Only I’m not, and so you’re stuck what I’ve got to say. Which, if you hadn’t noticed, rarely runs on the side of consolation.” He took another breath, Jack, then sat forward with his arms on the table such that he could lean in. “They meant to help that boy, Jed. What they actually did was kill his whole family right in front of him.”

“Family,” he scoffed, leaning further back to show him what he thought of that one. “What family would that be? A truckful of carnies roaming town to town…that ain’t a fuckin’ family.”

Jack didn’t drop his gaze. “No? It ain’t? Huh. See—to me at least—sounds an awful lot like what you married yourself into.” He gave his glass another swirl. “An awful lot.”

[blackhakumen]

Mini Fanfic #1076: Another Star Stealing Attempt (King of Fighters)

3:45 p.m. at the Bogard's Residence's Living Room.......

Shingo: (Okay, Shingo, this is it. You've reached Boo, that River Raiders minigane gave me just the amount coins I needed and then some, despite how slow and....slightly one-sided that experience was, now it's time for me put my final piece of the plan in motion and steal me a Star! Now granted, as a reminder, you are up against two out of three of your best friends who are stronger and elmentally more talented than you and your girlfriend whom you love and cherish each and everyday of your mundane life. Doesn't change the fact that you still have five or four more turns left in this board and-)

Shingo continues mumbling and thinking a tad bit out loud about his current plans while the others stares at him.

Rock: He....do realize we can still hear him, right?

K': (Shrugs) He might as well be at this point. He knows he ain't slick.

Kula: Yeah. (Smiles Brightly at Shingo Beside Her) But he's looks cute when he over analyzes everything.

Leona: (Smiles at Shingo as Well on her Side of the Sofa) I agree. It's nice to see him get himself so deep into his thoughts every once in a while.

K': For you two maybe. (A Small Smirk Starts Appearing on his Face) All I see is a perfect opportunity to fuck with him.

Rock: (Gives K' a Deadpinned Look on his Face) No surprise there.

Kula: (Pouts at K') Once a jerkface, always a jerkface!

K': Hey. (Tilts his Finger at Rock) I'm only a jerkface because about all of you fifty percent of the time. And cuz it's funny. Now, help me find the loudest air horn apps on your phones.

Leona: (Glares at K') How about I bring Shingo back to his senses instead? The last thing he needs is another stress endeuce panic attack from YOU of all people....

K': How many times I have to apologize for that crap?

Leona: (Crosses her Arms) You can apologize all you want. Doesn't change the fact that I'm still peeved at you for what happened that morning. Now if you'll excuse me.....(Gently Place and Rubs onto Her Boyfriend's Arm Right Beside Her) Shingo-Kun?

Shingo: (Immediately Gets Startled by the Touch) I'M NOT PLANNING ANYTHING! YOU ARE!! (Quickly Starts Coming Back to his Senses as He Starts Looking Back and Forth at the Room) Wait- Huh? What happened?

Leona: (Smiles Softly at Shingo) Nothing much. We were just making sure you're okay is all.

Rock: And making sure K' doesn't try jumpscaring you with the air horns.

Shingo: (Glares at K') You were going to jumpscare me? Jerk.

K': (Rolls his Eyes) Yeah, yeah. I'm a dick ir whatever. Now are you gonna choose whose Star you're stealing from or what? (Glares at Shingo Menacingly) And you better not pick me this time.......

Kula: (Already in Tears) ('Sniff') And ME!!!~

Shingo: (Facepalms Himself While Sighing) Oh Goddamnit....This again?

Kula: NO SWEARING!

Shingo: IT SLIPPED OUT OF MY, OKAY!? I'M SORRY!

K': You better be.

Shingo: (Points and Glares Back K' in a Comical Sense) AND WHEN ARE YOU EVER GOING TO STOP GLARING ME LIKE THAT, HUH!?

K': I dunno. Are you planning on stealing my Star?

Shingo: I-I don't know!.....(Looks Away While Shyly Twiddling his Fingers Together) Maybe.....

K': (Went Back to Glaring Shingo Menacingly) Then your request is denied.

Shingo: (Immediately Turns Back to K') WHAT THE HELL!? I SAID "MAYBE", NOT "YES"!

K': Yeah. But you sure as hell didn't say "no" either.

Kula: STOP. SWEARING!!!

Leona: (Watches the Trio Banter Towards One Another With a Slightly Confused Look on her Face) What.....Is even happening right now?

Rock: (Walks Towards Behind her Side of the Sofa) Peer Pressure at it's finest. This always happens whenever Shingo goes to Boo to steal a Star. K' would threaten him yhat he'll kick his ass, while Kula would assume that he doesn't love her as much. And more times than not, it would usually ends with mines being taken. Not that I minded all that much. I rather him or Kula take it than K' anyday of the week.

Leona: Agreed. I just wish he would take Shingo-Kun more seriously than he does messing with him. Especially when he's able to created sparks from his fists.

Rock: (Turns to Leona) Sparks?

Leona: (Eyes Widened at the Sudden Realization) Oh! (Takes her Phone Out From her Phone and Search For the Picture She Was Looking For) I forgot to tell you and others about this earlier, but one time during our recent workout sessions, Shingo-Kun's was able to punch a punching bag hard enough to imprint a scorched mark. (Shows Rock the Picture) See?

Rock: Wait, hang on. Let me put my glasses on me first.

Leona: You wear glasses?

Rock: On occasions. (Takes Out a Black Glasses Case From Out of his Jacket, Opens it and Puts his Glasses On) Mary was worried that I kept staying up all night playing video games as of late, so she took me to eye doctor to get one. (Chuckles a Bit) She even made Terry get one of his own at one point.

Leona: Knowing him, I'm certain he doesn't wearing them all that often.

Rock: Yeah, totally. (Fixes his Glasses Up his Face a Little as He Sees the Picture of the Small, but Noticeable Scorched Mark on the Punching Bag Leona Told Him About) Huh. So this was all done by Shingo, huh? (Smiles Softly) He really came a long way.

Leona: (Smiles Softly as Well) He has. And I couldn't be anymore proud of him for it.

Rock: Agreed. And listen, I know K' is a lot of things-

Leona: Lazy, rude, arrogant, incompetent in some areas.

Rock: (Snickers a Bit) Wow. You described him.a lot perfectly than I ever could. But still, despite all of that, he does care about Shingo a lot. He just has his way of showing it is all.

Leona: ('Sigh') I suppose you do have a point there. (Turns Back to the Trio Still Bantering Towards Each Other) Speaking of which.....

Rock: I got this.

Rock takes his phone out from his pants pocket and turns on a fairly loud trumpet alarm, instantly startling three of his and Leona's friends enough to get his attention.

K': (Glares at Rock) Would it at least kill you to warn us before you start doing that shit, Bogard!?

Rock: (Shrugs With a Cheeky Smirk on his Face) I could've, but trumpet alarming you guys is a lot funner to me.

Leona: As much as I would love to hear more of your banters, I believe we've wasted enough time as we should. (Turbs Back to her Boyfriend) Shingo-Kun, you are more than welcome to steal a Star from me.

Shingo: (Eyes Widened in Complete Shock) What!? But you've just gotten yours fair and square.

Leona: (Smiles Softly) True, but you've worked hard to obtain the necessary amount of coins you needed to get here. Plus, the Current Star Space isn't too far off from my direction, so it's better to accept my loss than try convince you not to.

Kula: Aww......

K': You are one brave soldier, Leona Heidern. I envy you. (Puts on a Satisfied Grin on his Face) Now let's go ahead and steal.that Star of Her's- What the fuck!?

Much to K's surprise, Shingo steals his Star by picking his character, Waluigi.

Kuka: ('GASPS') Plot Twist!

Leona: (Eyes Widened in Genuine Surprise) Shingo, what are you doing?

Shingo: Something I should've done from the start. (Turns to Leona While Gently Grabbing Hold to Both of her Hands) This is your first playing Mario Party with us. And I'm not gonna ruin it by stealing something you worked just as hard as getting.

Leona: (Heart Begins to Melt in Genuine Happiness as She Gently Squeezes her Boyfriend's Hands) You sweetheart~ You or anyone in this room could never ruin my first experience in playing video games with you guys. I'm already enjoying myself quite well honestly.

Shingo: Aww~ You are?

Leona: (Happily Nodded) Mmhmm. Granted, I'm still new to this kind of stuff myself, but it doesn't falter my enjoyment one bit. But it means so much to see you look out for me.

Shingo: (Smiles Brightly) Of course! What kind if boyfriend I would if I didn't. I love you, Leona-san~

Leona: I love you too, Shingo-Kun~

The couple stares happily at each other for a brief second before giving each other a soft peck on each other's lips.

Kula: (Clasps her Hands Together While Her Eyes Sparkle in Pure Happiness at the Scene) AWWWWWWWWWWWW!~

Rock: Now that's adorable.

K': ('Sighs Heavily in Defeat') Yeah, cute. But not surprising either. I'll get your ass back for this, Shingo Yabuki.

Shingo: (Gives K' a Competitive Grin on his FaceL Ready for you anytime, K'Dash! (Grin Quickly Falters into Fear as Slouches Himself Down a Bit) He's gonna squash me like a bug.....

Leona: (Whispers into Shingo's Ears) Don't worry. I brought myself a Custom Warp Block on the last turn. I could always use it on him if tries anything drastic. It's the least I cam do for what you've done for me.

Shingo: (Heart Begins to Melt in Pure Happiness as Pulls his Girlfriend into a Loving Hug) Oh honey!~ Thank you!~

Leona: Honey?

Shingo: Uhh.... (Eyes Widened at the Realization of What He Just Said Before Quickly Letting Go of Leona and Looking Away Blushing) I-It's one if the few nicknames I came up for you. N-Not official mind you! Just a Work in Progress is all.....Sorry.

Leona: (Shakes her Head as She Happily Hugs Shingo Beside Her) Don't apologize. It sounds lovely~

Shingo: I'm not too sure about that personally....(Happily Rest his Head on Top of Leona's) But I'm glad you like it~

K': Hey, are we going to start the minigane or what?

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love that they went with my thought of saying its her nickname but my next question would of been when did ya'll get this close.. to call her by her nickname Chanon down bad…

I'm sorry Chanon got all the points, look at him standing up for the little people.

random thought - but Luke always plays characters that are mama's boys ( im using that because that they only way I could describe it but not because of the negative connotations)

woah.. so they are aware of his face blindness

dang Chanon's mom is ruthless… like really why you have to pull the mother jab…

that's a cute! apology cake…

they feel like brother and sister and me when they bicker. I don't know if I'm gonna actually be 100% for this couple. so far they seem like friends and almost besties in a sense. I don't know if I'm gonna believe that they could a relationship that isn't platonic

like what even boy like let me insult you a little before you leave

everytime he does something that could be considered nice he just defaults to teasing her and unprovokedly like.. what is your deal. this why I can't start to see yall as anything else but buddy's

once again I love that she stands up for herself…

Yes, tell her Veekit!! - Its kind of amusing though because in a sense him and Tanya are the same with how they act their entitlement etc. so like him being the person to say this to Tanya because I'm like dude someone needs to say these things to you.

woah was not expecting him to actually take up for her " but catering to what you like or don't like is not something I'm interested in doing."

like of course you had to ruin it…

the randomness that she met these strangers at an amusement park and after losing/abandoning her son decides hey ya'll wanna help me check myself into a hospital… um what… Like wouldn't you try to find your son… first…

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so she still meets with his mother in present day and she is aware that his mom. Is this her plan to try and reconnect them.

Did his mother teach her everything so that she could be by his side…??

oh she has dementia.

this was one of the more smoothier product placement. GMM steping up their promo/advertisement game I see.

Grand seems way more neutral and level-headed love to see it.

Okay, now she is becoming annoying like stop bringing up his mom.

is he really gonna be evil

like I'm not surprised (this is a drama after all) I just wished he would go a different route especially since from what ya'll have shown of Chanon I feel like or at least I want him to be a good guy. he also seems to actually care and support veekit why would he all of a sudden want to take everything. Like I understand that he wants Mirin but like the company etc.. like its only the 4th ep but, I haven't gotten that vibe from him.

like did the aunt just see the disappearance as a good opportunity for what.

I haven't talked about Kao but I'm really love her in this series. I think the only things I've seen her in outside of this drama was Hormones and I can't remember how I felt back than that was so long about might have to do a rewatch honestly.

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They're nearly to the table when Edward's laughter starts up again, as hard as the first time he burst into laughter outside on the deck and just like the first time, his legs are giving out on him and he's falling to the floor. "E-Ed, wait! We're almost to the--ahh!" He lets out a shriek when Ed's body falls to the floor, taking Stede down with him and it makes the Captain laugh even harder because what was even going on now!? Stede wasn't sure he knew. Ed was shot and they were trying to get him help, but neither could stop laughing and when Stede did stop laughing, or was close to doing so, Ed would just burst into more laughter, making Stede start up again, too, and now here Edward was, once again rolling on the floor. This time Stede was with him, on his knees in laughter, trying his hardest to get Ed to stop moving.

Meanwhile Roach was standing there, bloody apron hanging on his body, eyes still wide with utter confusion, not quite sure what was happening aside from one of his Captain's bleeding. "Are you high again, Captains?" He asks, wondering if that was the cause for their crazed laughter. It would make sense given how insane the two of them were acting and for the wound to Blackbeard's foot, though he was curious as to how it happened. What stupid thing did they do this time? Roach wondered as he decided to ignore their laughter for the time being so he could gather the needed supplies to help his Captain.

Then Ed says what happened and Stede gasps and smacks his arm. "I thought you wanted to make up a cool story, Ed! You weren't supposed to tell him!" He reminds him, only to laugh harder at how ridiculous it sounded out loud. "It's true! I..." He can't even talk in full sentences without laughing. "I s-shot him!" There are tears falling from his eyes. "ON ACCIDENT." He screams the last part in laughter, dropping his head to Edward's chest, his laughter muffled now and Roach almost looks scared, but he moves forward, kneels down and reaches for his Captain's foot...

Only to be kicked back, sending him into the ground, dropping the supplies and for a second it makes Stede laugh harder if at all possible only for it to come to a sudden stop when he realizes. "Oh, wait, no that wasn't funny." He moves over to Roach and helps the man sit up. "Sorry, Roach. Maybe, um, maybe I should tend to his foot, or at least start. Get him to calm down a bit," He apologizes to the other man before he moves back to Ed. "Ed, hey. Think you best calm down now, hm? Wasn't nice to kick Roach like that so I'm just gonna take off your shoe and take a look, yeah?" He waits for a minute before doing just that. He sets aside the bloody shoe and cringes at the sight of his injury. It missed his toes, thankfully, and hit just the outside of his foot. God, Stede certainly wasn't laughing anymore after seeing it. Roach then sets down a bucket of water and a washcloth next to him and Stede wets the cloth after he lowers Ed's foot to his lap. "I'm going to have to clean it, okay? Will you let me do that, Ed?"

Stede never imagined he'd be added to the list of people that had shot the Legendary Blackbeard. He didn't want to be added to that list! Not to any list that had to do with causing Edward any harm. Though, technically, he was already on that list what with having stabbed him only weeks after they first met, and... if there was a list of causing him emotional pain? He was on that one, too. Probably number one, really. Gods, Stede would never forgive himself for that even though they found their way back to each other. But it wasn't just Edward he harmed by leaving, by practically abandoning him, but he caused harm to everyone else. Accidental or not, he just couldn't seem to stop hurting people.

"But it could have been somewhere else, Ed! If I had been pointing the gun straight instead of down, or if I had my arm around you like this at the time..." It could have been much worse, but he was thankful it wasn't. He probably didn't need to demonstrate, anyway, but Stede did like to prove his points. "Okay, but you could, Edward. You... you don't think you could bleed out from this?" He looks down at his foot, noticing the bleeding had slowed thanks to the tourniquet. "Or... or lose your foot? Oh, please don't lose your foot, Ed." Perhaps he was overreacting, but that's just what he did. Over-worried, panicked... he just didn't like being the reason people, especially those he cared about, got hurt. Only he could do something so utterly ridiculous as this. And Ed was right about coming up with a different story. It would save both of them some embarrassment, but especially Ed, and that's all that mattered to him. Well, that and getting him take care of, of course.

"Between the gunshot and your screams, Ed, I'm sure the crew heard everything... what story could we possibly come up with?" Though, if the crew did hear, no one had come out to check what happened. So maybe they were safe, maybe they had some time to come up with a story. "Maybe something to do with a shark. Perhaps it -- Ed. Ed, come on, it's not funny." He huffs when he starts to laugh again and this time, Stede can feel his own laughter bubbling. It was utterly ridiculous, wasn't it? The Gentleman Pirate accidentally shooting Blackbeard!? "Stop laughing, ya nut!" He laughs between his words, leaning him against the wall when he stopped to rest for a moment, the laughter growing. "This... oh my god, I shot you.." He laughs out, tears welling in his eyes. "I shot you in the foot!" More laughter. "While we... while we kissed!" If the gunshot hadn't woken the crew, their crazed laughter sure would.

He tightens his hold on Ed again and continues forward, struggling to keep himself upright while laughing so hard and just as they arrive at their destination, the door flies open and there stands Roach looking stunned and concerned. His expression makes Stede burst into laughter yet again, head falling against Ed's. "Good evening, Roach! It would appear that," A deep breath, trying to calm his laughter while wiping the tears from his eyes. "we require just a bit of medical aid."