#[ this was cute t-t a festive ask! <5 ]

[despairforme]

" Oi, Arrancar! -- Ever carved a pumpkin? "

Carved a what now? He was more of a slasher than a carver, okay? Carving took precision and finesse. Santa Teresa wasn't made for that sort of work. Still - he didn't like the thought of not being ABLE to do something with his weapon. Considering how long he'd been wielding it, he should be skilled enough to carve something. A pumpkin? He'd never seen one of those. He assumed it was a creature. An animal, maybe.

❝ Nah, we ain't got those in Hueco Mundo. ❞ Nnoitra answered, vaguely as to not give away the fact that he had no idea what the tiny Shinigami was referring to. ❝ But I bet it's real fuckin' easy. ❞ Him and his big ass mouth.

[headingalaxys-spicy]

Thinking of Ludwig slowly becoming a yandere after being in a relationship with his s/o for years and s/o just accepts it because they love him so much. They take every punishment he gives, and feel torn between wanting to escape but they love him too much to leave. They’re timid around him and he takes advantage of that, teasing them for his own pleasure- that’s what I’m thinking about 😅

Hello there you beautiful human. Thanks for waiting in purgatory for your ask to be answered. I hope it satisfies you ✨

Gonna put the warning here : Totally touches on things like toxic relationships that are abusive so if that’s triggering for you then yeaaaah skip this one.

How you first encountered Ludwig: 

You were having a blast at a small German town's annual summer festival. You’d gotten separated from your friend group as you spotted some fancy Deutsch wine crafted by a family doing it for over 200 years. You hadn’t realized that you were pretty drunk when you’d bumped into the German General & spilled your cherry red wine all over him as you took a tumble to the ground. 

“Oh Sheibe! Es tut mir leid! Ich kann diesen Kleidung sauber helfen.” Panicked, you pulled out many napkins and water bottles to assist him with removing the stain. Ludwig may have been annoyed but became relaxed & spellbound by your beautiful face, perfectly framed by your freshly trimmed hair. 

‘Humph. Well, at least they’re remorseful.’ 

“Es ist okay. I have dry cleaners I can drop this uniform off at and more to wear, but…” Ludwig reached into his back pocket to pull out his business card. 

“If you’re around in Berlin & want to get the best Wurst in all of Germany, call or text me. Ciao” 

[He learned his rizz from Italy.] 

The first date was a smooth yet fantastical affair. The two of you dawdled through the sprawling city of Berlin. From the Brandenburg gate to the TV tower, & down to the River Spree. You got to be fully immersed in the capital city of Deutschland by none other than its resolute representative, Ludwig Belischmidt. 

You were dazzled by all the history he knew of, down to tiny details you knew couldn’t be found in a surface-level history textbook. Your admiration of him, combined with your cute face & intellect, make it much easier for Ludwig to catch feelings. 

As the two of you moved past the honeymoon phase and into the waves of a long-term relationship, you began to notice subtle changes in Ludwig. 

He wouldn’t complement or encourage you as much. Instead, his adoration would be criticism or telling you whatever you accomplished wasn’t good enough / didn’t meet his skyscraper-high standards. This breaks down your self-esteem, so you’ll doubt yourself more. Ludwig will want you always to be pining for his approval. 

When you do something that significantly displeases him, he will have you do something that will physically break you down. Ludwig is like a loving but stringent drill sergeant. Here is a short list of things you’ll have to do in order to get back into his good graces: 

50 Push-Ups 

100 Jumping Jacks 

Hold the ‘T’ pose for 30 minutes to an hour 

Planks 

5 to 15-mile runs (depending on how Sadistic he’s feeling, if someone tried to get close to you, and your level of non-compliance will depend on how long you’ll have to run for) 

These are all things that will exhaust you and prevent you from wanting to talk back, argue with him, etc. This rigorous training also mitigates 80%-85% of your free time to socialize with others. 

Ludwig does his best to avoid putting his hands on you because you’re a human. You’re incredibly fragile. You weren’t meant to withstand him at his maximum strength. However, when you cross him, he has a leather belt to put you back in your place. For the most part, it's not something he takes great pride in, but he needs to keep you under control. He’s realized over the years that once you’ve become emotionally attached to him, he could get away with more & more problematic behavior. All he had to do was hit you with the line: “Es tut mir leid, Liebling. I had to. It was for your own good. I’ll make it up to you.” Ludwig will give you a chastised kiss on the forehead. This gesture never failed to make you turn bright red and send butterflies pouring through your guts. Your heart would sprint due to feeling the adrenaline that comes from being in love. However, your nerves would be feeling a dry stick rubbing against them gaining friction that produced a thick smoke. 

Your typical response to his apology would be followed up by a brief: 

“Kein problem. I forgive you, Ludwig.” 

Even though Ludwigs' smile touched your skin like an early morning Fall sunray heating up your chilly skin, the glaring truth about him and his progressively toxic tendencies became far more difficult to ignore as time continued. 

You evaded his gaze this time when you accepted his apology. You wondered how many times he’s said that to you now. 

‘But all relationships are like this. I shouldn’t have upset him in the first place.’ This was one of the many rationalizations that you told yourself. 

You often wondered how many more times you’d hear him say “sorry” when you cried out for him to “stop” or say “Ludwig, please! It was just a mistake!!!” As more lashes came swinging through the air & made the all too familiar crack against your soft skin. It never failed to vivid crimson 4-inch whiplash there. 

‘Is my relationship with Ludwig actually normal, though?’ Came the uncomfortable question that came to your mind every now & again. It normally materialized after you’d faced another grueling punishment of military-style exercise, a lashing, being denied access to friends, fun, and family, a disagreement, etc. You longed not to have to walk in a minefield of broken glass, eggshells, & razors when navigating conversations with him. 

“Y/N?” Ludwig says sternly with a touch of concern. Your lack of eye contact with him when accepting his apology was a subtle signal to him that he had to go all out when he planned your latest couples' make-up trip. It had to be something spectacular. 

“Yes?” You say in an exhausted tone that was weighed down by the conflict between your heart and your head. You continued to stare at the concrete of the garage. 

“Where do you want to go for dinner?” 

Ludwig would ignore your gradually growing frigid demeanor since you’d been together for such a long time. 

‘It’s just a rough patch. They’ll get over their hesitations soon enough. A well-planned and thought-out day always wins Y/N back.’ 

This is what Ludwig tells himself in order to keep up the delusion that he’s doing nothing wrong and that your relationship is normal. It’s always been this way. 

Why would it be any different now? 

A vacation was the only thing Ludwig needed to get the two of you back on track. 

Usually, Ludwig relished in silence, but not when you refrained to talking to him at all. You would at least give a few compliments about something or try to start a conversation. Only having spoken the basic pleasantries of “Guten Morgen” or “Guten Nacht” with no attempt at speaking more did make him feel uneasy. But not enough to make him rethink where he was going next. 

“Y/N, while planning our trip, I thought we could do something far more exciting.” You stopped staring at your food to move your eyes up to meet his. “We’re going to climb up Watzmann.” Ludwig knew damn well you hated heights. 

“And …..why, for the love of God, would you think I’d enjoy that?” Not being able to hold back your disbelief and irritation. 

“Well, all that training you’ve done. It’s time to test your mettle Y/N! You can’t let all of my hard work go to waste!” Utterly oblivious to the fuse he’s just ignited. 

The tense and uncomfortable silence choked any peace out of the atmosphere. It stayed that way for 90 seconds as the sparks set off the bomb. Its flames made its way through your veins. 

This was not what real love looked like. You pushed your plate away & slammed your fork and knife onto it. Your reaction hit Ludwig like a lightning bolt. 

“I'm seriously done with you, Ludwig!” 

With that, you went back to your hotel room in a huff. Some people stared silently at Ludwig, and others watched you march away. 

You never turned back. 

[dazais-secret-smut-stash]

10 Seroroki Fic Recs

Reviving this account to share some Seroroki fic recs, since us rarepair shippers are always in desperate need of more! This is also unofficially for @girlkiss3rr since they were asking for Seroroki fic recs a while back :)

Talk Nerdy to Me by Madame_Hatter and octobot

E | 20k | 10/10 | fluff and humor, smut, modern au, college au, sero is a tech support guy, shouto is horrible with technology, cue the romance

This is probably my favorite Seroroki fic ever. I can’t recommend it enough. I’ve reread it several times and it brings me joy every time. My original review: It’s funny, it’s sweet, it’s fluffier than cotton candy… I read the whole thing in one sitting. I regret nothing.

Sticky Fingers by Bellamia

E | 53k | 13/13 | modern au, camboy Sero, virgin Shouto, lots of smut

I’ve reread this fic a couple times and it never disappoints. There’s a bit of angst later in the fic but it gets resolved quickly. There’s also a lot of smut and daddy kink so if that’s not your thing, maybe try a different fic on the list.

Want To Ruin Christmas? by kerosenecrushh

T | 7k | one shot | modern au, college au, fake dating, pure fluff, gay panic

Full disclosure, this is my fic. I just finished writing it today! Features Sero and Shouto fake-dating for Christmas to piss off Enji.

Five times Hanta wore what he wanted and one time he wore what Shouto wanted by cat_and_dog_by_txt_is_literally_iconic

E | 18k | 6/6 | crossdressing, 5+1 things, smut, light angst (about the crossdressing)

Very well-written Hanta-centric fic. I love that top Todoroki is implied since I hardly ever see that with this ship. My only gripe is that they never got to actual penetrative sex even though it was hinted at a few times, but other than that the fic was incredible. In particular, the reactions from other characters about Hanta wearing more “feminine” clothes were really realistic and captured the range of responses other than “boys don’t wear that!!!!!!” His internal conflict was really well-done too— even though he never got the negative response he was always bracing himself for (to the best of my memory), I like that those insecurities that society as a whole gave him were still present. All around amazing fic, highly recommend.

4 A.M. and You’re Smokin’ Hot by octobot

E | 5k | one shot | modern au, bad cooking, they’re neighbors, smut

Can confirm, burnt kale chips are sent directly from hell itself. This was adorable, awkward, and hot all in one.

talk dirty to me by arxaris

E | 10k | one shot | dirty talk, smut, humor and smut

Todoroki playing dumb for sexy reasons is so genius of him ong. I keep rereading this, send help.

Ice Cold by kerosenecrushh

E | 3k | one shot | kinktober, temperature play, blindfolds, switching, smut

Another one of mine! I wrote this for Kinktober with the premise of temperature play. Takes place post sports festival.

like a good neighbor by arxaris

E | 60k | 7/? | phone sex operator au, lots of smut, humor, dumbass gays (affectionate)

Although it’s incomplete, this fic is so cute and sexy. I was screaming at my phone so many times while reading it. Dumbass x dumbass slow burn <3

Manga and Chill by kerosenecrushh

M | 2k | one shot | shotgunning, making out, miscommunication for humor purposes, almost smut but not quite

I wrote this one too! Features an invitation to “manga and chill” and a pining Shouto who doesn’t pick up on the hint

Send Nudes by arxaris

E | 12k | one shot | chatfic, sexting, humor, fluff, smut

Ah, the fic that got me into Seroroki. My original review: Stayed up until like 5 am reading this, giggling and kicking my feet the whole time. I’m not usually a fan of chatfics, but man. This one was adorable.

[allwaswell16]

All the One Direction fics I read and enjoyed in August 2023. You can listen to my podcast to hear me talk about each of these fics as well as an overview of what was posted on ao3 including the fics on this month’s fic roundup which you can find here! Please let the writers know if you liked the fics by leaving kudos and comments! Happy reading!

Fanfictional Podcast #53 |  ko-fi | fic recs

—Louis/Harry—

🌴 De amore ex tempore by @persephoneflouwers

(M, 101k, historical) the Middle Ages AU where Harry is a philosopher, whose thoughts happen five centuries too soon and Louis is a painter, whose art happens five centuries too late. & Or: the Time Travel AU where alternate versions of themselves live simultaneously in different realities and their paths collide every time, until somehow, they converge into one.

🌴 Gemma's Dad (Could Use A Guy Like Me) by @lululawrence

(NR, 82k, age difference) Louis wasn't planning on getting home and learning that Gemma's dad had gotten the house in the divorce and was dealing with things by focusing on work, the house, and his newly planted garden. It becomes obvious early on that Harry is a bit lost and Gemma is worried about him. To help both of them, Louis is more than happy to help Harry find himself again.

🌴 We Don't Need No Piece of Paper (From the City Clerk) by @2tiedships2

(M, 26k, a/b/o) In a matter of months, he would be bonded to an alpha his dad had chosen for him. Someone that Harry knew nothing about. Not even his name.

🌴 you give me feelings that i adore by @alwaysxlarrie

(T, 7k, a/b/o) 5 times Louis scents Harry's things and the 1 time Harry returns the gesture.

🌴 A Social Construct by YesIsAWorld / @louandhazaf

(E, 7k, established relationship) Five times Harry and Louis try to lose their virginity and one time they finally do. Part 4 of Swallow My Words

🌴 Rode Hard and Put Away Wet by @kingsofeverything

(E, 6k, Texas) Louis heard the same rumours in London, New York, and L.A., and he put them all to rest, but in Texas? Series Part 7 of Tiny Penis Fics

🌴 Trying to Find the Words (To Say For Ages) by @insightfulinsomniac

(E, 6k, uni au) As best friends and roommates, it’s really not a big deal when their on-campus housing provides Harry and Louis with an unusual, intimate bathroom arrangement. 

🌴 Come All Ye by @justanothershadeofblue

(E, 6k, historical) It's the summer of 1971, and Louis just wants to get out of town for a minute or a day. When his buddy Zayn says they should head down south and check out this radical new music festival, Louis is only too happy to agree.

🌴 Every Bit of Mine by skipper / @skipperxao3

(M, 3k, dark) Harry is an enigma. Louis still loves him.

🌴 every night with us (is like a dream) by moon_rose25 / @darkinfinity

(T, 2k, famous/not famous) A look into the life of a professional football player dating a physical therapist.

🌴 Everything Is Batter With You by red_panda28 / @red-pandaaa

(T, 2k, established relationship) Harry comes across a fun baking TikTok and convinces Louis to do it

🌴 No (Birth) Control by @haztobegood

(E, 2k, a/b/o) An unfortunate situation left Harry without contraceptives a day before his heat.

🌴 in my head we can love forever by @beardyboyzx

(E, 1k, girl direction) Harry might be a bit in love with her roommate.

🌴 Nights Like These, We'll Remember by @fallingdefenceless

(T, 1k, meet cute) Louis and Harry meet at a summer music festival and sparks fly.

—Rare Pairs—

🌴 The Light Out In The Madness (Hold Tight) by @lalalaartje

(E, 46k, Niall/Louis) When Louis ends up with Niall as a roommate after a messy break up with Harry, he considers it truly life saving. They become fast friends and while Louis is sceptical about Niall's idea to start fake dating to take revenge on Harry, it can't be that bad, can it?

🌴 Ask Him by LinksLipsSinkShips / @fxckingprincesspark

(T, 2k, Niall/Lewis Capaldi) When Lewis Capaldi gets pressed for information on who he's dating, he admits it... he's been seeing Niall Horan. The only problem? He jokes so much that no one believes him.

[mizuki-foreshadowing]

Kamiyama High Festival, Episode 5

While looking for Tsukasa for Toya, Mizuki runs into the two students who walked her home that day. [Nightcord at 25:00, Episode 9] Once again, they say something offhand that'll hurt Mizuki more than either of them care to realize.

When Mizuki recognizes them, she remembers the way they talked about her in private while buying makeup. Mizuki's face falls, but for only a second, before she greets them with her usual cute, upbeat persona; she wasn't supposed to have overheard that gossip, after all.

The two girls ask Mizuki why she isn't wearing her class t-shirt, and she brushes it off as getting changed being too much of a hassle, rather than it being something she's too uncomfortable doing at school.

The girls still think that Mizuki's thing is not fitting in on purpose, and think that she finds the two of them wearing their own class t-shirts to be uncool and become self-conscious.

In truth, Mizuki wishes she could have fun wearing the same thing as her class on a festive occasion. She laments to herself that she never got the option to decide if showing solidarity with her group of classmates is uncool or not.

This asks the question, would Mizuki have worn her class's t-shirt if she weren't absent the day the shirts were passed out, and thus wouldn't have to get changed after meeting An the day-of?

The answer of course, is still no. As a trans girl pre-hormone, wearing a plain t-shirt would trigger her dysphoria, because the contrast between face and chest would be on display. Mizuki's fashion favors outfits with a lot going on at the torso, and even her outfit for school has a large red bow drawing all of the attention.

As we all know, Mizuki does wear her class t-shirt to a different year's Kamiyama High Festival, but that year is one where she's not trying to hide her body and is finally ready for Ena to know her secret.

[dia-souls]

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[crappymixtape]

a love letter // 500 follower celebration

Y O U ' R E J U S T S U C H A B I G D E A L 🎶 you're so, milk.

REQUESTS FILLED • CLOSED // you've arrived on tumblr today to find a mixtape waiting for you. black and a little dinged up with an orange and white sticker label on it, scribbled messy sharpie scrawled across the top, i love you, xoxo. the songs are picked specially for you, a love letter in the form of drums and keys and guitars, lyrics and notes and sweet sounds. its like bright laughter at a party, like steve spinning you soft and slow in the kitchen, eddie pressing his nose into your neck around the back of the bar, sounds like everything at all once and it's up to you to pick a favorite. ( PARTY UNDER THE CUT! 🎈🎉 )

MIXTAPE INSTRUCTIONS ( REQUESTS FILLED • CLOSED ) as you listen to the mixtape, choose a song ( an emoji ) below and send me the emoji in an ask here with your boy of choice ( steve or eddie ) and some details of your ask if you have any! i'll be choosing 5-10 of the asks and writing / posting them up over the next week or so • i'll answer your ask if it's picked and tag you in it when it's done! xoxo

💙 ENEMIES -> LOVERS // good but not together, valley 💚 FRIENDS -> LOVERS // believer, SYML 💛 SHY!READER // i need to be alone, girl in red 🧡 SMUT // a little more, milk. 💞 FLUFF // i just love you, roo panes & philip daniel ❤️ PROMPTS LIST // find & choose from the list here!

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AND HUGS TO YOU! YES, YOU! XOXO, 💿 KATE

when i got back on here in december to try and find somewhere for my silly little stories i had zero expectations. thought maybe i'd find a couple of people who'd tell me oh, this is cute! but as of yesterday i have FIVE HUNDRED people choosing to click the follow button 😭 i don't even know how to put into words what that feels like. all i can say is...THANK YOU. SERIOUSLY. love to every single one of you, you're all incredible. know that i recognize your handles when you like and reblog and comment on things! i love this lil space of the internet where we can gush over stevie and eddie and talk nonsense and be there for each other. so for now, be well. take good care. and please enjoy the festivities!!

CREDIT -> thank you to @firefly-graphics for the beautiful sun dividers! xoxo

[ash-and-books]

Rating: 2.5/5

Book Blurb: #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey delivers a sexy, hilarious standalone holiday rom-com about the adult children of two former rock stars who team up to convince their estranged mothers to play a Christmas Eve concert…

Melody Gallard may be the daughter of music royalty, but her world is far from glamorous. She spends her days restoring old books and avoiding the limelight (one awkward tabloid photo was enough, thanks). But when a producer offers her a lot of money to reunite her mother’s band on live tv, Mel begins to wonder if it’s time to rattle the cage, shake up her quiet life… and see him again. The only other person who could wrangle the rock and roll divas.

Beat Dawkins, the lead singer’s son, is Melody’s opposite—the camera loves him, he could charm the pants off anyone, and his mom is not a potential cult leader. Still, they might have been best friends if not for the legendary feud that broke up the band. When they met as teenagers, Mel felt an instant spark, but it’s nothing compared to the wild, intense attraction that builds as they embark on a madcap mission to convince their mothers to perform one last show. 

While dealing with rock star shenanigans, a 24-hour film crew, brawling Santas, and mobs of adoring fans, Mel starts to step out of her comfort zone. With Beat by her side, cheering her on, she’s never felt so understood. But Christmas Eve is fast approaching, and a decades-old scandal is poised to wreck everything—the Steel Birds reunion, their relationships with their mothers, and their newfound love. 

Review:

Two children of former rock stars have to team up to convince their estranged moms to play a Christmas Eve concert but might find love along the way. Melody Gallard and Beat Dawkins are the children of the infamous rock band known as Steel Birds, their moms were music royalty until the huge mysterious band breakup, and ever since then their moms have hated each other. Melody and Beat met only one time when they were sixteen for five minutes, but that one hug, that one meeting was seared into their brains and now 16 years later when they are both 30, they are about to meet again. Beat is being blackmailed, and has been blackmailed for the past 5 years and the price just keeps getting higher and now he's running out of money, he hasn't told anyone and if the secret gets out it could ruin his mom and his family's lives and reputations and thats not something he's willing to risk, but the only way to come up with the money this time around is if he accepts a tv producer's deal that he and Melody are filmed on their journey to getting their moms to reunite the band for a Christmas Eve concert. From the moment Melody and Beat meet again it's instant attraction, it's more than their 16 year old selves could believe, but Beat has a secret that he's afraid will ruin this friendship and potential relationship with Melody, he only likes being edged and only finishes alone, he doesn't feel comfortable enough to give himself to someone fully and prefers to just be edged. Yet being constantly surrounded by Melody is not helping at all because he's become obsessed with her and now he'll have to ask if he's ready to finally give himself fully over to someone, to let someone in and to trust them, with all of his secrets. Can these two find a way to get their mom's back together, save Beat, and work out the relationship between each other? This one was a lot if I'm going to be honest, it laid in THICK with the whole "Beat and Melody" are a pair, they are two parts of one whole rockstar kids vibe. Then there was the insta love (which can be great at times), the communication issues, and it felt a bit cringey at times and not enough of a cute Christmas read despite it being set during the festive time, it really did not read as a Christmas romance. Overall it was just a bit much for me personally, but if you like rockstar children romances mixed in with reality tv show vibes then give this one a go, maybe it'll be right for you.

*Thanks Netgalley and Avon and Harper Voyager, Avon for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

[queenharumiura]

Five Smiles - Gokudera

Taken from meme: [x] ||Accepting||

Prompt: [ FIVE SMILES ] send for five times one muse makes the other smile and the one time they share a smile.

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[1]

She’s so mad. She got tricked by one of the neighborhood kids who liked to pull pranks on people every now and again. What he did was throw something up a tree and then bring out a ladder. Knowing that Haru would’ve been worried about a kid going up a tree with a ladder, she volunteered to go up herself. Tell her WHY the brat decided to wait until she climbed into the tree, grabbed the ball, and then he took the ladder away? Sure, she wouldn’t die if she fell from this height, but it would hurt. She can’t risk hurting herself when she’s still doing gymnastics.

That’s when she hears a short chortle of a laugh. Just her luck. “Don’t laugh. No, I see that smile. Stop it! Don’t even look at me!” Haru rages at the Storm Guardian who is still very much amused by the situation. Like a cat, Haru is hissing under her breath. “That BETTER not be your phone I see. You BETTER not be taking a pi- Kyaa!” She almost loses her balance from her raging at him and she clutches onto the tree for dear life. “Waaaaah Haru is a good person but she’s only being bullied todayyyyy.”

[2]

“Uri? Hahi! So this little one is yours? She came into the kitchen asking for a snack.” Haru is giving the little feline scritches behind her ear. How could one deny pampering such a cute little thing? “Do you need her back right now?” There is a bit of disappointment in her tone that she couldn’t disguise. One, Haru just loved small and cute things in general, but after being blasted into the future for no apparent reason, there was a lot of stress building up. Petting a cute cat was an excellent way to relieve some of her anxious feelings. “That’s great, how about another treat, Uri?” The epidemy of a sunshine smile.

[3]

“Oh, Gokudera, at my school’s school festival they apparently had a UMA booth, and they were selling little things at their booth.” Haru rummages through her bag looking for the item. Knowing that he liked UMA’s, she had to buy something from the booth for him. “It’s a cute little Nessy magnet. I think someone sculpted it and then painted glaze on top.” That’s a lot of effort that went into the craftsmanship of the magnet. She sure hopes that they had decent business so they weren’t operating at a net loss. “It’s cute, isn’t it? I thought of you when I saw it, so I bought it for you.”

[4]

“Just a random flower you found, huh?” Haru receives the flower and smells it. “No real meaning behind it, you say. Hmmmmm~” You know her name means ‘Spring,’ don’t you? You’d be wrong to think that she didn’t study Hanakotoba (The Japanese form of flower language). She may have also dabbled in other flower languages as well, if not only because a good number of her acquaintances are from Europe. She smiles softly, “Hai hai, Haru won’t read too much into it. It’s a coincidence, surely.”

[5]

“Hahi? Oh! Sorry, I didn’t realize I was staring.” She’s always noticed his eyes were pretty, but in the natural sunlight, they looked brighter, and it made them look all the more striking. “You know, you have really pretty eyes, I can get lost just staring into them.” Hm? Who said girls can’t say cheesy lines too? Haru can do whatever she wants, she’ll have you know. Look at his eyes, will you claim that you don’t find them very pretty? She’ll wait. She gasps, “You should smile like that more often too. It’s a very nice smile.” Haru was never embarrassed to give out compliments to others.

“Ah, but not around other girls. Just me.” She is a firm believer of barriers. “I don’t need any more competition.” Hmph. You think she hasn’t heard about your fanclub? She has, and it does bother her, yes.

[-]

Walking side by side, Haru was humming a happy tune when someone comes up to her. “Oh, Obaa-san! Ojii-san! Hello!” She greets the loving elderly couple with a pleasant smile. “Is this the young man we talked about the last time?” Haru links her arm around Gokudera’s, “That’s right, this is my boyfriend. Gokudera, they’re a lovely couple that lives a few doors down from me. They’re very nice people.” The elderly couple always spent so much time together, and they were obviously still very much in love. It was really endearing to see. Couple-goals, really. To grow old together and still be very in love with each other.

“Aren’t they a cute pair, dear?” “Well, Haru certainly has been happier lately. I can see why. You’re good together.” Though they weren’t her actual grandparents, she did see them as some. They’d watched her grow up from the time she was born until now, and they would always be so happy to see her out and about. When she was young, she would go and talk to them about her day, or proudly boast about something she learned. So she was happy to show off her boyfriend to them and get their blessing. “Thank you~”

[bleoo3]

For the ask game: 10, 21, 22, 28 & 32 (or just answer the ones you want to answer) :)

you're welcome! 💚

That sounds great and very festive!! You're welcome, of course! I love Chinese food! Wishing you lots of fun and a lovely time in advance in case I forget it later <3 Latkes sound very delicious, I'd like to try them one day 😊!

I like the way Halloween is celebrated in America. I'm personally not a fan of spooky things (but if Halloween is celebrated in Germany at all, it's only centred around spooky stuff), but in America you can dress up as characters or cute and funny costumes as well and I think that sounds really fun :). Your costume sounds cool!

Yep :) aww thanks 💚! Oh that's so cool you've tried Haribo! :) are the wheels you're referring to called Haribo Pico Balla? I like the snakes too, Haribo is a bit addictive and it's hard to stop eating 😂

That sounds like a cool game, how do you play it together with someone else?

Oh thanks so much for saying that, it makes me really happy 💚

— 🎅🌱

Oops that's a long link, I'm sorry 🫣

I’ll try to answer these questions the best I can!

10. My first concert was Journey, Def Leppard, and The Pretenders at Wrigley Field in Chicago

21. A lot of songs by Pink Floyd could go here. I have to space out my listening so they don’t get old! Probably Time or Pigs

22. Roundabout by Yes. It was the song that led me down the path that got me to where I am today!

28. Well I’m going to have to say Roundabout again for this one… as well as I’m In Touch With Your World by The Cars, Pieces of Eight by Styx, A Dream Goes On Forever by Todd Rundgren, and Mambo Sun by T. Rex!

32. David Bowie! I know. I’m a glam traitor 😂

I’ll give you questions 5, 9, 11, 18, and 31

The haribo wheels I was talking about are called Bunte Schneken (I hope I spelled that right) and they come in apple, orange, lemon, strawberry, and cola flavors. Have you heard of these?

I think once you make an account on geoguessr we can play together

[writerleo86]

Armor Champions - Season 5 Arc 1 - Episode 204 (Do Not Copy) - 04.12.2024

    At an amusement park which was located in the middle of a large zoo somewhere in Pin City, old caretakers had tested the new rides while citizens walked around during one calm night. There were two moving Ferris wheels, five candy stores, a few small restaurants, and three types of musical festivals. Everything was going perfectly until a large ball of red fire shot to the top of the park.

    Once it exploded, the large ball quickly fell into millions of small balls. All the projectiles shot at the park along with the civilians.

    A few minutes later, the entire park became nothing but a quiet graveyard of burned sheets, broken poles, and pieces of clothing falling down. And smoke spread around the area until a large wave of soft wind blew it all away.

    As soon as the smoke began clearing, a figure slowly floated down from the bright white clouds.

    This individual appeared as a slender boy with fair skin and copper hair that was both short and curly. He wore a collared white shirt with a long black tie. But over the shirt was a black suit consisting of a buttoned long coat and a pair of fair black pants. He also had on a pair of black shoes. And covering the top of his head was a large black hat with a fairly-long and pointy top.

    After he placed himself on the ground of burned grass, the boy searched around for a moment. Then he floated back into the air and vanished into thin air as he gave a cute but sinister laugh.

    During the next day, the scientist named Trey Chaolan had hooked both the arms and legs of another individual on a large black platform. And Trey sat at a long table that had a computer with a flat screen near the platform.

    Trey was a young man with fine skin and gray eyes. He had brown hair that was slicked toward his neck. And he had a thick beard. The man wore a long dark-gray shirt with long sleeves, a pair of dark-green jeans, and brown boots.

    The person that was on the platform was Billy Williamson. He was a well-built young man with pale skin and clear blue eyes. The front parts of his short yellow hair covered his forehead as the back lowered toward his neck. He wore only a light-gray shirt with short sleeves and bright-gray sweatpants.

    Once the emotionless Billy shut his eyes, Trey pressed the ENTER button on the keyboard of his computer. The platform that Billy was on had quickly changed into a capsule while it lowered into a chamber that had pale-violet liquid inside.

    Then Trey typed in the word 'REMAKE' into his computer using his keyboard and pressed the ENTER button once again.

    After that, the color of Billy's eyes had changed from his light-blue to a golden-yellow. He continued to lay in the capsule as his eyes faced the ceiling. And the color of his eyes changed to light-green.

    Before Billy could do anything, large wires coming from the chamber popped out from the computer. Then everything in the chamber slowly turned off along with its electricity.

    The worried Trey rushed toward the chamber. He quickly opened the top of the metallic capsule. He soon looked down and discovered that Billy was knocked unconscious.

    "Williamson?" cried Trey. "Billy? Are you alright?"

    The young doctor held the left hand of the blond warrior with both hands.

    "I'm sorry," claimed Trey. "I never meant for something like this to happen."

    And Trey thought to himself "The chaos must have caused Billy to go into some type of coma."

    He lowered his head and asked "What will I tell them? His friends?"

    During the next morning, a familiar hero stared at the beautiful blue sky while they sat on a long branch of a large tree near an old temple.

    The individual appeared as an older Jede Kaballa. He had light-brown skin and darker brown eyes. He had long dark-brown hair with the front parts cut shorter and parted into two sections. He wore a black T-shirt, long red pants, and black shoes with tied white laces.

    He continued watching the large white clouds in the sky until he heard a female voice call out "Jede!"

    Jede turned his face around as the voice cried "Where are you? Breakfast is ready!"

    Then he gave a soft smile and yelled "I'll be there shortly, Relena!"

    Next, Jede hopped from each branch of the tree until he found another person standing by a small pond which was at the far end of the large backyard. Jede landed behind this person.

    And a doting Jede asked "Are you ready for breakfast, Squirt?"

    This was a small boy with khaki skin, brown eyes, and short brown hair. He only had on a long red T-shirt and blue jeans.

    The slender boy turned to him and answered "I am Dad. Let's go!"

    After that, the pair walked through the door. They soon found themselves in the kitchen of the old mansion. They also spotted another person standing at a warm stove behind them.

    It was Jede's lovely wife Relena. She was a slender woman with fair skin, black eyes, and long blond hair. She had on black eyeliner, red lipstick, and a golden ring hanging around the bottom of each ear. She had worn a sleeveless white blouse, tight light-gray jeans, and black sandals.

    Relena held a large plate on her right hand which had cooked ground-beef.

    And Jede greeted "We have returned."

    The bold Relena gave a smile and yelled "It's about time! We're all waiting for you two!"

    Jede soon discovered two people sitting at the left side of a long rectangular table made of beautiful wood.

    One of them was a teenaged Camerion Martin. He was a well-built boy with light skin and blue eyes. The back of his light-blue hair lowered passed his shoulders while the front parts were cut and parted into two sections. Camerion wore a blue-gray shirt with short white sleeves, tight blue jeans, and white shoes.

    The other was an older Joey Spade who was a well-built man with tan skin and green eyes. The back of his brown hair remained short while the front part was long. The front part also covered his right eye. He wore a pink shirt with short white sleeves, tight light-gray jeans, black socks, and brown shoes.

    "Oh?" implied Jede. "It appears we have quite an audience."

    The calm Joey combed the left part of his hair back using his right fingers and greeted "Hey Blaze."

    The two parents sat at the other side of the table while their small son sat at the end nearby.

    "So?" asked Relena. "How's your job going at The Box?"

    Joey shook his head and reported "Well, the manager decided to retire. So, he made me the boss."

    "What?" cried Relena.

    "Are you serious?" questioned Jede.

    Joey shook his head once again and answered "That's right! You guys are staring at The Box's new manager."

    "That is great!" praised Jede. "Congratulations Joey. You will do fine there."

    Relena told her son "You hear that, Collin? Maybe I can ask Uncle Joey to give us discounts on your books."

    And the small boy shook his head with a big smile.

    The cheerful mother responded "Too bad Desoto's not here. He woulda laughed with joy and cheered you on."

    Camerion informed everyone "Big Bro did tell me yesterday that he's doing great in Austin."

    Jede claimed "Desoto took my advice after all by signing up at an art school. He truly should consider exploring more regarding to his artistic skills."

    "I told ya'll he was good," described Camerion.

    Jede soon asked him "How about you, Camerion? Are you prepared for tomorrow?"

    "I guess so," replied Camerion. "I'm ready for anything, even if it's high school. I'm ready to hit those books and ace those tests."

    Relena gave a short giggle and commented "I can't believe what I just heard. A Martin, studying? You definitely don't take after Desoto. He flunked many of his tests while we were in school."

    Camerion gave a soft laugh and replied "Imagine that. But I'll do whatever I can during my first year."

    Suddenly, Relena faced the door to the back door.

    She yelled "Look who's here Guys!"

    After hurrying to the door, Relena opened it and presented the person standing at the entrance.

    Jede slowly stood up as he called "By the gods!"

    "Whoa!" cried a happy Joey. "It's you!"

Armor Champions Season 5 -- Episode 204:  A New Chapter Begins; What Happened Eight Years Later?

[melissakayboutique]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Pink Pocket Joggers.

[cricutmakeronline]

7 Amazing Cricut Explore Air 2 Projects for Every Crafter

Hey crafters! Have you wondered what kinds of Cricut Explore Air 2 projects are available? Well, I have various Cricut project ideas for beginners, and I want you to try them all this year. Be it a birthday celebration or simple home decor, the Cricut Explore Air 2 will meet all your needs.

Despite these, I have selected 7 of the best project ideas, especially for beginners. I have been working on these projects since December and am ready to reveal those projects to you. Through this blog, you will have several ideas about exciting projects you can make with Explore Air 2. Without further delay, let’s delve into this blog and start creating your desired projects quickly!

1.  Leather Earrings

Want to make something on Explore Air 2 using leather? Try these beautiful red-colored flower earrings that look fabulous and eye-catching. The material I used for these earrings is leather. However, I made this to give to my mom on her 56th anniversary. The rosy texture gives it stunning looks that no one can ignore. So, if I can make such a beautiful earring on Cricut Explore Air 2, then why can’t you? Just give it a try and bring a smile to your loved one!

2.  Spiders Window Cling

Want to make something ghostly but cute? Here’s the spider hanging on my windows. Don’t worry- that’s not real! I made this using black vinyl. I had super fun making it on my Cricut machine. Also, if you want to add it to your Halloween decoration list, look no further than this amazing window cling. Creating such Cricut Explore Air 2 projects is easy and fun. Just give it a thought this year!

3.  Cupcake Toppers

If you want to add toppers to your cupcakes, Explore Air 2 can help you with that! I used golden glitter vinyl in this project and chose a stylish font for my Cricut Design Space to make it appealing. So, elevate your festive or birthday celebration by making such beautiful Cricut projects. Making this topper was super fun, and now it’s your turn to enjoy!

4.  Tote Bag

My son Harry asked me to create a gift for his school teacher. I thought, let’s create something useful or easy to make. Hence, the idea of making this tote bag hit my mind, and I gathered all the essential supplies, such as vinyl and Cricut Explore Air 2. So, finally, when my son gifted this to his teacher, she was very impressed! So, try this and use different fonts and quotes to make your teacher smile.

5.  Hot Cocoa Mug

A hot cocoa mug was the first thing I made using my Explore cutting machine. The reason why I chose this project is because I had several blank white coffee mugs. Hence, it was the best time to add some creative touch to these items. So, if you are a beginner and want to try something very simple without much effort, try beautifying this cocoa mug.

6.  Paper Flower

How about this project? It looks tricky, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not! I recently made this on my trusty Explore Air 2 cutting machine, which handles this project easily in a few minutes. In addition, working on this project was superb, exciting, and fun at the same time. So, gather some colorful cardstock paper and cut the petals into desirable shapes to give the look of a real flower.

7.  Valentine’s T-shirt

Just a month later, Valentine’s Day is arriving soon next month! Hence, I hope you will make something memorable for your loved ones. However, I’ve already started making several fascinating Cricut Explore Air 2 projects. Especially, I tried this white T-shirt with L-O-V-E printed on it. I am sure my boyfriend will love this. So, don’t forget to make your lover feel special this Valentine’s Day.

FAQs

Question 1: Can I engrave acrylic on Cricut Explore Air 2?           

Answer: No, Explore Air 2 can’t perform an engraving operation. So, technically, it is not possible, but there are some hacks that you can try to engrave on Explore Air 2. In other words, you can try engraving using your Explore, but for this, you will need a skinny font and a cut-and-foil operation.

Question 2: What are Cricut project ideas for beginners?

Answer: Numerous ideas are available for beginners who want to work on beginner-friendly Cricut Explore Air 2 projects. In addition, these projects can be easily made on Explore Air 2.

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These project ideas are as follows:

Paper flowers

Earrings

Vinyl T-shirts

Car decals

3D flowers

Banners

Monogram for a coffee mug, tumbler, or cup

Stickers

Leather bracelets

Greeting cards

Wall decals and much more

Question 3: What can I do with Cricut Explore Air 2?

Answer: This Cricut Explore model is a mid-range electric cutting machine specially designed to cut paper, cards, and vinyl. All you need to do is create a design on Cricut Design Space and cut it on Explore without any problem. These machines can cut a wide range of materials, allowing them to create various projects.

Conclusion

I discussed a total of 7 Cricut project ideas in this blog. All these projects are compatible with Cricut Explore Air 2. Also, they do not require anyone to put so much effort into making these amazing Cricut Explore Air 2 projects. From leather earrings to Valentine’s LOVE T-shirts, several ideas exist. In addition, this project is beginner-friendly and easy to make without needing extra accessories or money. So, which one do you find the best? So, whatever it is, you will rock it with the Explore machine.

Source :- https://designaccessoriesmart.wordpress.com/2024/02/03/7-amazing-cricut-explore-air-2-projects-for-every-crafter/

[nightowlqueen]

Pride Weekend Highlights

On The Way To The Parade:

When we were boarding the Metro someone all decked out in rainbows noticed my pins/buttons and said they liked them. They asked me if I wanted any flags since they noticed my Bi Ace button. They didn't have any bi one's left so they gave me the Ace one to go along with my Progress Pride flag from the library, which was so sweet and nice of them!

The Parade:

1.A lesbian and gay couple were in front of us and we learned that one of the guys is a ballerina.

2. When someone was throwing out plastic flower necklaces the guys caught them, but there were actually two stuck together. One of the guys tried to give them the second one, but one of the lesbians said "this one's for you"and when the guys were like "Oh, you don't want one?" One of the girls said "it's okay, I'm gonna get laid later" and the guys lost it.

3. Free mom hugs.

4. I might have ended up on TV? The media cameras came in for close ups on our area several times. (I was wearing a mask so no one's gonna know it's me lmao)

5. They're was a little kid following one of their parents or guardian around on a little bike and everyone was beside themselves over how cute it was.

6. A black person in a micro bikini who'd been dancing before the Parade even started was eventually briefly allowed onto the route to show off.

7. There was an English guy behind us who was so excited to see the UK embassy float at the Parade cause he felt alone in a sea of Yanks and didn’t know they’d be there. But he also said, regarding the UK, that “they’re a bunch of cunts anyway” 😭

8. My brother and I actually got interviewed once we left the Parade to get ice cream by the Taiwan LGBTQ org!

The Festival:

1.My county's Equality org was there! (my local area isn't having Pride until October) I got a membership form from them.

2. One of the ladies running the stand noticed my Nasa Logo Ace tank top and asked where I got it.

I told her it's from Etsy and that while I couldn't remember the seller that if she looks up Pride Shirts she can find them.

She said her daughter's Ace and is always complaining that "they don't make any ace stuff" and that she'll be very happy knowing my Ace tank top exists.

3. Lifeline Comics was there! I donated to the Kickstarter for theit Bi visibility zines! And I told them so when I went to say hi. I got a signed copy of volume 1 of Haunting (which I hadn't realized was by them) I would have brought my copies of the Bi Anthologies if I'd know they'd be there!

4. There was a pop up library that's headquartered not to far from where I live. I got a card from them and they publish a zine with poetry and flash fiction submissions.

5. Saw my first Drag performance!!!

6. Got a gay frog pin, a bi heart pin, a hat with rainbows going around, and some rainbow sunglasses.

7. The lady at the gay frog pin station noticed my "No TERFS at Pride" button and gave me a "My Patronus fights TERFS" sticker "If I wanted it" cause she saw the button and assumed I would.

I took it to be polite cause it was well meant, but I put it away as I DO NOT want anything to do with Harry Potter or JKR anymore.

8. Got a T-Shirt and picked up and info pamphlet fro the Rainbow Railroad.

8. My brother bought me a hand made mushroom hat that reminded me of the one's in Tears of The Kingdom.

10. I was allowed to take a picture of dude in the prettiest Cinderella drag I've ever seen!

[whatstruthgottodowithit]

Lighters In The Air

Fandom: RPF, American Actor, 

Pairing: Chris Evans x Original Female Character

Characters: Chris Evans, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Scott Evans 

Word Count: 3659 // Rating: Explicit

Summary: When you spilled your beer down the back of my shirt You had me when I turned around

Tags/ Warnings: My Writing, Halloween Challenge, Writing Challenge, Songfics, Meet Cute, Beach, Blowjobs, Kissing, Handjobs, Guys Weekend, Holiday, Songfic, Kisses, One Night Stands? Sorta, Spring Break, Florida Vacation,  Lighters In The Air // Chris Young

Notes:  This is part of my writing Challenge for Halloween 2022. All fics are based off of songs I love. The aim is to write one fic a day for 15 days straight. I’m doing a similar thing for Christmas but they will all be headcanons [requests welcome for that] Enjoy x

15 DAYS OF SONGFICS FOR HALLOWEEN (OCT 15TH - OCT 31ST)

‘Only you could book a Florida vacation in the height of spring break,’ Chris said as he placed a couple more t-shirts into his hand luggage. ‘It’ll be fun,’ Scott said rolling his eyes.  ‘Yeah, when we were eighteen. Not at forty,’ Chris said.  ‘Hey, we’re not all forty remember,’ Scott chuckled, ‘anyway it was the only dates we could all do. And I didn’t see you complaining when you left me with all the organising.’ ‘You’re the least busy what can I say,’ Chris said. He threw a few more toiletries into his bag and zipped it, mentally going through everything in his head. Since work took him all over the place he was an expert at travelling. Though like his work he was more of a show-up-when-told kind of guy rather than arrange every detail. That meant that the organisation of the boy's weekend he and Scott were going on with some friends had fallen into the hands of his brother. Who had informed him they were headed for sun, sea and sand on the Florida coast. The only problem was that hundreds of thousands of college kids were also due to descend on the same place. 

Chris didn’t mind them. Hell years ago he’d been one of them. Partying all night, sleeping by the pool all day and drinking far too much. But he wasn’t a kid anymore. Hell out of all of the guys going he and Scott were the only ones without kids themselves. He wanted to hang out, relax, and have a few beers. The idea of pushing his way through sweaty crowds or being woken at 5 am as people made their way back to their rooms didn’t appeal to him much anymore.

‘Well that’s the way it is,’ Scott said somewhat snappily as Chris sat down on his bed. He was sitting on a chair in the corner of Chris’s bedroom waiting for his brother to pack up. Chris had only been home for one night, having just gotten back from a press tour, and now he was flying out again for four days.   ‘Sorry man,’ Chris said, ‘I’m not raggin on you. Thanks for sorting everything out by the way.’  ‘It’s fine,’ Scott said waving him off.  ‘So, how long before we have to be at the airport?’ ‘An hour or so,’ Scott said, ‘I said we’d meet the guys there. Before you know it we’ll be downing beers and listening to Luke Combs serenade our poker night.’ ‘Luke Combs?’ Chris asked narrowing his eyes.  ‘Well yeah,’ Scott said with a smirk, ‘didn’t I mention there’s a music festival going on at the neighbouring resort?’ ‘No,’ Chris said, ‘you didn’t.’  ‘Well, there is,’ he said getting up and walking to his brother. He placed a hand on the older man’s shoulder and smiled sympathetically, ‘don’t be such a grump. It might not be that bad.’ 

And with that, he grabbed his and Chris’ bag off of the bed and headed out the door. Chris flopped back on the bed with a sigh. He had to be positive. Scott was right, after all, it might not be that bad. 

✵✵✵

Chris was warm. Though it was still spring the evening air had a heat to it that made him uncomfortable in his T-shirt and jeans. It didn’t help that around him in every direction were people. Scott had managed to convince the guys that they didn’t want to spend their first night in their hotel playing poker and that was why Chris was in a crowd ten thousand strong watching some artist he didn’t know. He swigged his beer and swayed to the music, thankful at least that it wasn’t a genre he detested. Scott and his friends were burrowed in the crowd a little on ahead leaving him somewhat exposed though the fact he had sunglasses and a cap on hid him well as it always did. It also helped that everyone around him seemed to be too enthralled in the show or too drunk to take any notice of him.

In fact, as he looked around he found that a few people were looking behind him. Actually, most people were but as he went to turn around he felt a cool wet stream down his back. He turned around to find a couple of guys pulling another man back through the crowd and off of a girl who was standing in front of him, a now empty beer bottle in her hand.

She whipped around at looked up at him her face full of embarrassment. ‘Oh my god!’ she said, ‘I’m so sorry!’ ‘It’s okay,’ he said trying to ignore how sticky the small of his back was feeling right now. ‘No It’s not,’ she said putting her hand on his arm so he was forced to show her the spillage, ‘that stupid guy was pushing through the crowd. He knocked me over and now your shirts ruined!’ ‘Look…’ Chris started suddenly realising he didn’t know her name. ‘Laura,’ she said with a sheepish smile. ‘Laura. That guys the problem not you don’t worry about it,’ he said.

She seemed to be taking in his words and her face was pensive for a second. Then without warning, she grabbed his hand and pulled him towards her and through the crowd. Chris didn’t know what was happening. He didn’t know why he allowed her to pull him through towards the back of the arena but he did it anyway. Chris watched her as they moved through the people. She was at least a foot shorter than him and her brown hair spilled down her back though it was covered somewhat by a Georgia State baseball cap.

As the crowd started to thin out she stopped leading him and let his hand go allowing him to fall into step beside her. They passed security guards near the gates who let them out into a common area that was housing various stalls. There were food stalls and beer stands all around though they walked past them to a small booth near the end of the enclosure. It was odd neither of them saying anything but Chris didn’t seem to mind, in fact, he was intrigued.

They got to a tent which was manned by a bored-looking guy who was scrolling through his phone. He looked up as she stood on the opposite side of the table from him.

‘Hey Laura,’ he said eyeing Chris who was standing behind her. ‘Hey Chase,’ she said, ‘have we got any of those T-shirts left?’ ‘The volunteer ones?’ he asked. ‘Yeah that’s the one,’ she said. ‘Yeah what size?’ he said looking at her. She looked over at Chris. Chase’s happy-go-lucky attitude seemed to evaporate as he took in the man beside her. ‘Large,’ Chris mumbled watching as the boy fiddled under his desk and produced a T-shirt from a box beneath it. He handed it to Laura, not him, who in turn passed it over making Chris smirk. Feeling a little cocky Chris whipped his cap off and tossed it down on the table before he pulled his shirt up over his head and threw it on his cap quickly replacing his shirt with the new one. As he got it on he noticed Laura’s gaze lingered a little before she looked back at Chase who now seemed furious. ‘Mind if we leave these here?’ she said handing Chris’ top, hat and her own cap to the man.  ‘Just collect 'em later,’ Chase said.  ‘Thanks Chase,’ she said turning away and walking back down the line.

‘He’s a barrel of laughs huh?’ Chris chuckled. ‘You can't pick your workmates,’ she said with a sigh. ‘You work with him?’ He asked they were meandering down the avenue of stalls now back towards the concert. ‘Yeah, we work for the festival. Happy helpers,’ she giggled gesturing to the small logo on the T-shirt she was wearing. ‘So you help out at the festival and get to see the bands and stuff?’ he asked. ‘That’s the idea,’ she said, ‘we offer support and advice. Lost phones, ticket problems, trying to sober someone up who’s beyond wasted whilst their friends go back to the party.’ ‘Sounds…’ ‘Horrible?’ she giggled. Chris smirked. It did sound horrible. Though he was looking at it as a job for him at his age. She looked young. In her twenties definitely and when a job that came with minor perks of being at the party he could tell why it had an appeal.  ‘I was going to say interesting,’ he corrected her with a smile. They were back at the gates to the venue now and both of them stood there awkwardly. If he was being honest with himself, he didn’t want to go back to the music. He didn’t want her to either. She was interesting. Bold. And very very pretty.

‘So,’ she said looking into the pen of people, ‘your friends are probably wondering where you are.’ ‘Nah, they were too busy enjoying themselves,’ he said. They’d spread out so far in the crowd that he doubted they would’ve even noticed he wasn’t actually there. ‘Oh,’ she said. ‘How about you?’ he asked, ‘I mean were you with someone in there or on duty or something?’ ‘I was trying to catch the end of the Luke Combs set,’ she said, ‘but it sounds like we’ve well and truly missed that now.’ ‘Sorry,’ he said. ‘It’s okay,’ she replied, ‘I mean what kind of happy helper would I be if I didn’t help you after an incident I caused.’ ‘Hey, it wasn’t your fault. And anyway I got a pretty suave new T-shirt out of the deal so win-win right,’ he said. ‘Right,’ she giggled, ‘I’m sure it’ll be just the thing you need to lure in the ladies right?’ ‘I don’t know,’ Chris said, ‘I’ll have to see.’ ‘About?’ ‘Well if you wanna go for a walk on the beach with me?’ he asked. He was feeling bold. The buzz of the alcohol and the sea air had bumped up his confidence. Laura seemed caught off guard for a moment, biting her lip nervously, then she said, ‘why not.’

Chris broke into a smile and gestured for her to turn around and head out down the small ramp that led them onto the beach.

It was evening time which meant the beach itself was all but deserted apart from those attending the event. The sun was low on the horizon, threatening to disappear soon, and making the sky an orangey purple colour. The crisp white sand was soft and not entirely easy to walk on though neither of them seemed to mind. Water lapped the shore gently and as they walked further and further was soon the only thing they could hear as the sound of the music got lower and lower.

‘So what are you doing here?’ she asked breaking the silence they’d been walking in for a couple of minutes. ‘Guys weekend,’ he said. ‘Let me guess you planned it to fall just as the colleges let out for spring break huh? she chuckled. ‘No, my brother is just a bonehead who thinks he’s still a teenager,’ Chris smiled. ‘He’s got a thing for girls gone wild?’ ‘Scott?’ he said with a hearty laugh, ‘no, let’s just say 30 girls in wet T-shirts wouldn’t do much for him. ‘Ah,’ she smiled, ‘how about you?’ ‘I think my days of chasing tail are over.’ ‘Over? What are you eighty?’ she giggled. ‘Forty-one,’ he said, ‘but with all them kids in there I sure felt eighty.’ ‘Well to me you don’t look a day over twenty-five,’ she smirked. ‘Oh yeah?‘ he said. ‘Yeah, I mean you sound ancient,’ she chuckled, ‘chasing tail? Who are you, Hugh Hefner?’ Chris ran his tongue across his teeth as he smiled inwardly to himself. Cute and funny too, ‘okay, okay, wise guy. How old are you anyway? I mean are we okay to be walking on the beach together or am I gonna find your face on a milk carton tomorrow?’

She stopped which forced him to stop too. They were a long way down the beach now, the gig barely audible anymore except for when the sound of a guitar hit the wind just right. They weren’t far from one another, actually, as they had stopped they’d turned to face one another meaning their bodies were just a foot away from each other.

‘I didn’t mean it,’ Chris said, ‘I was just messing with you..’ ‘I know,’ she said looking up at him. ‘I mean I didn’t mean to offend-‘ ‘You didn’t.’ ‘And if you wanna turn back and-’ ‘Chris?’ ‘Yeah?’ he asked nervously. Her hands reached out and pressed against his chest as she took a step towards him. ‘Kiss me?’ she said in a voice no louder than a whisper.

Chris didn’t have to be told twice. He leaned in his hands grasping her tenderly by the face as he kissed her. Her hands wrapped around him so they were flush against one another. It was slow and gentle to start with but Chris could feel his excitement building especially as her touch skirted along his back and up around his neck. After a while they pulled away, breathless. He looked at her adoringly a smile on his face that matched hers. She looked away for him for a second and his gaze followed hers to where there was a long row of vacant beach cabanas. They were small huts, each had three wooden sides and an opening facing the beach that was covered only by curtains for some privacy. When her eyes met his again they were suggestive but she didn't let him speak, instead, she grabbed his hand and led him toward the small hut. Once inside Chris looked around. It was nice. A couple of sturdy loungers made up most of the space with a couple of small tables around and hooks for hanging clothes and towels up on. He heard the swish of the curtain closing and he had no sooner turned around and Laura was back kissing him. Chris pulled her closer sinking onto one of the loungers and pulling her onto his lap.  She did so in a hurry, her hands fiddling with the hem of his t-shirt as his lips went to her neck. 

'Chris,' she groaned as he sucked a little though it was hard enough to leave a red mark on her skin. Her hands went into a flurry then as she yanked his shirt up and off over his head. She got up off him for a second pushing him to lay back on the recliner. She was in charge. He liked it. She was back in an instant, nudging his legs apart as she leaned in to kiss him, her fingertips trailing down his torso. His breath hitched a little as her lips started to follow their path south. She kissed down his chest, her tongue swirling around his nipple before she continued her path. He was acutely aware of how tight his jeans had become though she was seeing to that problem almost immediately. Her hands fumbled frantically with his belt and zipper until she was yanking his pants and boxers down just enough that he sprang free and right into her hand. 

'Fuck,' he grunted as she massaged him, her hand pumping him gently. And then her touch was gone making him whimper, Laura smiled as she watched him needy and wanting. His eyes were almost black, his pupils blown with lust. She scooted back on the lounger and shirked her top and bra off leaving her exposed. Chris marvelled at her as her fingers massaged herself a little, taking her nipples between her fingers and pinching. He wanted to touch her too but she was just out of reach. 

She bent down, so she was laying on her front, her head directly between his thighs. And then without touching him she licked a long flat swipe up his cock from base to tip. Chris grunted as her mouth took him in at the top sucking lightly at first and then harder and harder until her cheeks were hollowed out. As she teased his tip she used a hand to pump him gently. Chris' hands flew to her hair as she took him in inch by inch until he was at the back of her throat. 

'Fuck,' he panted as she pulled back, releasing his cock with a pop. Her hand returned to him as she did.  'You like that baby?' she asked breathily.  ‘Feels so good,’ he said adding a very shaky whimper just after as she swirled her tongue around his tip. Chris could feel his high coming quicker than ever. 'That's it, baby,' she said as his breath got faster and faster. 'Ain't gon' last,' he said. She didn't reply but she did 'hmm' in agreement as he started moving his hips up to meet her rhythm. As she tickled her fingertips down his thigh and then took his balls in her hand Chris' vision blacked out. He was cumming, hot a fast down her throat, his hips jolting furiously against her. She pumped him a couple more times until he had nothing left. Then she pulled back and climbed up so she was sitting on his thighs. Chris smiled at her, sitting up so he could kiss her properly. His hands cupped her face, kissing her tenderly. He could taste himself on her and it caused his cock to twitch a little, already gearing up for round two. 

But just as his hands went to fumble with the button on her shorts her phone buzzed in her back pocket.

'Shit,' she said, pulling back from him and reaching into her pocket. Not one to be slowed down, Chris' mouth went to her neck, his hand palming her breast, running his thumb over her nipple. 'Ignore it,' he whispered but she held the phone to her ear, trying to ignore the warmth in her belly and the dampness in her panties as she tapped her screen to answer the call, 'hey...no...can't it wait...right fine.' Chris pinched her nipple making her squeak, 'yeah okay bye.' He chuckled into her neck at her whimper.  'Chris,' she moaned, 'I gotta go.' 'Stay,' he whispered, trying to unbutton her shorts but she placed her hands over his and pulled back.  'I can't,' she said. 'Ten minutes,' he said, 'tops.' 'Believe me, I want to,' she said with a sad smile, 'but I'm technically still on the clock.' 'Oh really?' Chris chuckled.  'What can I say? I'm a happy helper who always goes the extra mile,' she giggled leaning in so she could give him a quick chaste kiss. Chris's hands ghosted her hips as she pulled out of his grasp grabbing her bra and shirt off of the floor. Chris sighed and tucked himself back into his pants as she shook her hair out. He grabbed his new shirt off the floor and shuffled up off of the lounger. She pulled the curtain open and stepped through, holding it aside for him to follow her. The sun had gone now and the sky was inky though bright with stars. 

'I've gotta head to the hotel so it's probably better if I head back this way,' she said, gesturing to the hotel the opposite way from where they came.  'Okay,' Chris said a little downtrodden, that their time together had been snatched away even sooner than expected.  'See you round yeah?' she said. As she did she came towards him, leaning up so she could kiss him one more time. And then, she headed down the beach away from him. He looked around. It was still deserted but he didn't really feel like heading back to all the kids that would now be no doubt wasted. He watched as she got to a ramp that led away from the beach, his gaze not leaving her until she was out of sight. 

With a sigh, he turned around and started trudging back towards the party. As he got back to the gates of the venue he found Scott standing outside his phone to his ear. As his brother spotted him a look of relief fell on his face for a second but it was quickly replaced by irritation. 

'Where've you been?' Scott asked as Chris neared him. 'For a walk,' Chris lied.  'I've been calling you for the past ten minutes,' he said, waving his phone in Chris' face which was showing his call list, 'and why have you got another shirt on.'  'Sorry,' Chris said, 'and some guy spilled his beer down my back. The venue gave me a spare.' 'Yeah well next time answer your phone,' Scott said his face mellowing a little, 'come on the guys have headed back inside we thought we could find a bar or something.' 'Okay,' Chris said.  'And you should go and get changed. Give that shirt back to those 'happy helpers' or whatever they're called,' Scott said, 'we don't want people coming up to us asking for god knows what.'  'Oh yeah I will,' Chris said.  As they walked on Scott chewed his ear off about what he'd missed down at the front where he'd been standing but Chris wasn't listening. He was already planning his next trip to the happy helper station in the morning. Maybe his brother was right. This trip might not be so bad after all. 

Guitars on the gulf breeze, Smoke rings 'round the neon Moonlight in your blue eyes 'Neath that Georgia hat that you had on

Just one night to hold you No, that ain't what I call fair But the memories burn in my mind Like those lighters in the air

[make-me-imagine]

Top Gun Christmas Scenario Game

(Link to Scenario Games Masterlist)

Rules/What you do: Just match the month/day/letter to yourself and you got yourself a cute little scenario to imagine lol. Let me know in the comments or reblogs what you get~

A/N: I also take these scenarios as writing requests as well (only when requests are open obviously- and it depends on the character). Also, there are only like 4 female characters in these movies, so I just put them in randomly lol.

*words in (parentheses) are alternate options/additions.

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Your Birth Month:

You And...

January: Tom ' Iceman' Kazansky -or- Penny Benjamin

February: Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw

March: Beau 'Cyclone' Simpson

April: Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw -or- Natasha 'Phoenix' Trace

May: Robert 'Bob' Floyd

June: Jake 'Hangman' Seresin

July: Ron ‘Slider’ Kerner -or- Callie 'Halo' Basset

August: Reuben 'Payback’ Fitch

September: Javy 'Coyote' Machado -or- Charlie Blackwood

October: Mickey 'Fanboy' Garcia

November: Your Choice

December: Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell

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Your Date of Birth:

1: Go sledding. 2: Have a snowball fight. 3: Go to a Christmas festival. 4: End up as each others secret Santa. 5: Decorate the Christmas tree. 6: Build a snowman together. 7: Make each other Christmas sweaters. 8: Build Gingerbread houses together. 9: Go skiing. 10: Make snow angels. 11: Bake Christmas cookies. 12: Go to a Christmas tree farm. 13: Are reunited for Christmas. 14: Decorate the house together. 15: Go on a Christmas date. 16: Visit a Christmas market. 17: Go ice-skating. 18: Have a Christmas movie marathon. 19: Kiss under the mistletoe. 20: Go to a Christmas party. 21: Exchange gifts. 22: Travel to a new city/country Christmas. 23: Go view Christmas lights 24: Take cheesy Christmas photos together. 25: Walk through a snowy park together. 26: Cook Christmas dinner together. 27: Surprise each other with handmade gifts. 28: Go to a Christmas parade. 29: Make your own stockings. 30: Host a Christmas party. 31: Go on a Christmas themed treasure hunt.

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First Letter of Your Name/Username (Bonus)

And...

A-G: They propose to you (or ask you to be their s/o)

H-N: It is your first Christmas together.

O-T: It is your first date.

U-Z: You have your first kiss.

xx

*words in (parentheses) are alternate options/additions.

A/N: I apologize if your combo/match up does not make sense, it is hard to make sure that every single combination does.  *Please consider reblogging or tagging your friends/mutuals to share this around!

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