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argentnaivety · 1 year
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ooc; hi hello i am back
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cozygirlsimmer · 3 months
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going away once again 😭🥲 busy & unmotivated is a strong combo
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esoteriamaya · 7 months
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JUNK MAIL PT.3
What You Need To Hear Right Now
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PILE 1 - Gossip, Envy, Controlling, Vampires, Partying & Drinking.
Girl, you are way too pretty to be dealing with all that. Try following your dreams and worry less about the people chatting. That's all they'll ever do. Chattin'. They don't care what karma it leakes off or how you feel so worry less. Do something good for yourself and find a new hobby.
There are boys who want to treat you right, you just gotta figure out which one fits your needs better. Go to a party, grab a drink. Its your time.
PILE 2 - Living alone, Living for you, Depressive Memories, Resilience, Patients & Timing.
Babe, we gotta get outta that funk tonight! Don't let the past be the reason you sit back and forget who you are and where you come from. Divine timing is in your favor, surrender and be still. Painting is significant for this group, emotions need a new outlet. Journaling can help you figure out some past traumas, but over time you should enjoy the moment and see what you can do with that paint brush.
Let go. Allow your cries to be heard, suffering in isolation is not the answer for you boo. Get up!
PILE 3 - Honeymoon, New era, Crying for joy! Celebration, Remembrance.
Congratulations !! You've got it made in this new chapter. The work you've put in is coming forth to bring a new beginning that forces you to in a state of peace, divine gratitude and love. There could be someone new on the horizon, and its a sweet love. Im proud of you, if no one said it first than I'll be the one to do it.
This season is going to be good luck, lady bugs are significant for this group. Popularity, Having a great time, enjoying life. Yeah baby, thats all you.
PILE 4 - Get out of town. Vacation. Bus Ride. Take A Trip.. Now.
Oh boy, is everything alright ? Feeling clastrophobic? Same show different story? It's time to hit the road, love. Go to that beach, go get you a travel buddy.. Or go solo. You need this break. It'll be a stress relief for you. You need to give yourself a mental and emotional break, so you could have more time to conquer any challenges coming your way.
Take this time time to heal and put energy into the reality you wanna see more of babe. It's not the end of the world. Don't make it out to be.
For each and every group, this is your 'me' era. Focus on you girl, nobody needs to see yall sweat.
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half-oz-eddie · 7 months
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I am so utterly obsessed with rag-tag team heist movies so I made a Stranger things heist crew AU roster
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Steve "Moneybags" Harrington's heist crew used to be a team of 2, the other being Dustin "Phisher" Henderson. Steve was the only person Claudia Henderson trusted to look after her son, and as Dustin grew older, the two of them became close friends.
Steve watched Dustin hack into all sorts of databases, uncover the truth behind town conspiracies and even hack a few of his bullies.
When Mr. harrington cut Steve off financially, he wanted to get back at him, and pull a "prank" with Dustin to empty out an offshore bank account that his father kept hidden from Mrs. Harrington.
The plan went smoothly. A little too smoothly, maybe. Or perhaps Dustin was a natural at this, that's what Steve believed. And since it was that easy for Steve and Dustin to get their hands on $1.5 Million, they decided to take their pranks to another level.
Steve proposed for their next prank, they should clean out one of Mr. Harrington's friends' cryptocurrency. He explains to Dustin how the asshole keeps his assets on a physical drive in his house that they could wipe while he was away on vacation.
Dustin agrees and suggests they bring Eddie "Safecrack" Munson into the fold. He tells Steve Eddie's trustworthy and knows how to pick locks and hotwire cars, y'know, just in case.
Eddie, of course, is thrilled by the idea. Not only does he love a little mischief, he'd love to get his hands on some money and a fast car. "However," Eddie told them "we'll need someone to drive one of those fancy cars outta there. We may be good drivers...but we're not that good. But not to worry, I know a guy."
The guy in question? Billy "Wheels" Hargrove. A California bad boy who knows plenty about fast cars and fast cash, so he's in without question. He also doesn't mind hassling pretty boy Harrington. (there's so much sexual tension between them. Billy's the one who gave Steve his code name. He said 'the hair' didn't quite fit.). But Billy's not doing anything unless his stepsister, Max "Sticky Fingers" Mayfield can come in and swipe whatever isn't nailed down for a cut.
They used to have a complicated relationship, but they bonded by shoplifting whatever Billy's dad wouldn't let them have. Max was a skilled thief. She could get out of any store with anything that she wanted, and Billy would drive away like a bat outta hell. She lifted consoles, games and even a little lipgloss, for Billy.
So their first heist goes without a hitch, and after wiping millions in crypto off some hard drives, swiping some expensive paintings and a 2020 Mclaren, they can't resist the urge to plan bigger heists together.
Billy suggests they call up his coworker Heather "Chameleon" Holloway. "She's got more wigs than personalities" He joked. When they brought Heather onto the team, she showed them her massive walk in closet, full of clothes, wigs, shoes and more. Not to mention, she could use her charm and distract anyone. Heather was bored at home, spending time perfecting her hair and makeup skills. She could change her appearance to look like a completely different person. It was all the fun she had. Her mom was always wine drunk, and her dad was a jerk who ignored her because he wanted a son, so she was happy to be part of a team that didn't treat her like she was invisible.
Under normal circumstances, they'd never spend time together, but now? They're an inseperable friend group.
They've made some friends (and enemies) in their line of work, but everyday is an adventure.
They recently took on a half a billion dollar heist job for a mysterious man by the name of Henry Creel, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead...
Tagging some people: @shieldofiron @adelacreations @dragonflylady77 @harringroveera @bigdumbbambieyes
Because I love your writing and I'd love to hear how y'all would include some other characters/ships in the mix. I just love heist AUs so much~
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vampirevatican · 1 year
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Heart Don't Stand a Chance
a record player starts, and the countess opens a book. “tonight, you'll hear the tale of two strangers growing closer. i hope you enjoy, delulutober!”
pairing - hobie brown x black! fem reader
genre/tags - MDNI, friends to lovers, unrequited/unconfessed love, smoking weed, extremely touch starved/cuddly but "we're just friends", smut, oral, groping, p in v sex, mating press, foreplay, teasing
summary - he talked you up from the club all the way to your place. you shared blunts, thoughts, and feelings, but somewhere along that road from strangers to friends something started to grow.
notes - 2.5k words, i heard this song. i thought about hobie bc as chill as he is, he carries himself like he's hot shit and even with that there is a depth to him. attempt at his british slang pattern, or bbe (black british english)... mighta blew my best work in the first half, ye.
Tonight was a clubbing kind of night. After the week you had it was crucial to go out looking the baddest and having a night on the town. You couldn't get carried away on drinks, had to drive yourself home, and didn't feel like dealing with ignorant men trying to get you wasted. Infact, you weren't gonna tolerate any nigga that tried to shoot his shot tonight. Yes you were the finest thing out here but that didn't mean you had to suffer their bullshit. Then he showed up, tall, dark and handsome.
"Hey there peng ting," and his voice, "thought I could chirps you for a bit." You let him, but find yourself rolling your eyes. "Alright boy, what's ya name?" You take the bait and with that cute accent of his he says, "Hobie, Hobie Brown. Yours?" Your heart, or something else, was already dead set on how hot he is and if the conversation went nice this exception would be worth it. It was, because he spent that night just talking to you. Sure he flirted but it felt more like a teasing banter than him being desperate for you to be in his bed.
He would've been drinking but decided to hold off for you, "Who needs Vera Lynn, when you're here, I'm already bein' entertained." You laughed and he swore he'd never hear a more beautiful sound. "So where's your ends, would've spotted a pretty bird like you a while ago." Hobie could feel that you were trying to stay guarded but you hadn't pushed him away or backed off. "Islington," She answered and took a sip of her drink with those shiny lips, "From outta the country for a bit. Call it a vacation and business trip." Her voice was like music to his ears and he couldn't get enough, "Ah, you're my neighbor then. Islington a straight shot to London, innit? If you're doing business, what's your business here then?" Basic small talk but he had gotten all the info he needed out of you then and there. Name, Occupation, Intrests and a couple other base line things along with hearing that lovely laugh.
It was far too long for the both of you to have felt such a spark and comfortability between another person. Sure he had his 'bredrin' but something about this was different, it was like there was more to it. The night flew by and even though the club was packed it felt like it was just you and him.
"So you usually frequent pubs like this?" You asked him and he simply shrugged, "A bit of a pass time. I see you've caught up with some of the slang, what do you get up to?" The conversation stayed like this, shooting questions back at each other, "When I ain't busy, I stick to my own. Foreign place and I'm not trying to get in no rubble." Occasionally flirting, "You're looking dench, ya always dress that sharp or is it just for me?" You ask and he compliments you right back. "Got pretty nice garms yourself. If you want it to be just for you, go ahead." He said, not shooting down your advances either.
With a drink or two, low in alcohol, for the both of you he offered to take this night out on the town with him as an escort. Both of you leaning against the bar and looking out at the sea of people he leaned down next to you and said, "Like a suitcase in here. Should head on out if we want the privacy." Something about that didn't sound like a terrible idea, so you agreed and let him hitch a ride in your car. Sharing playlists together on the ride back to your place, since he didn't really mind where he woke up and unbeknownst to you he was looking out for your comfortability and safety.
That was your first night in the UK you didn't spend alone. Yeah you had made some friends over here and sometimes there were sleepovers that consisted of binging shows, doing each other's hair or makeup. Some indoors and sometimes outdoors fun, but this was vastly different. His fine, lanky ass was waltzing through your apartment like he owned the place before plopping down dead center on the couch. Man spreading and arms outstretched on the back of the couch.
"What?" Hobie simply asked when he caught you staring. It wasn't like he minded it, infact he thought it was cute and it gave him time to stare when those pretty brown eyes focused somewhere else. It felt like you were tracing the outline of his body, sketching down the details instead of stripping him bare. " 's rude to stare, leng." He said, propping his hands behind his head and putting his boots on the coffee table, closing his eyes for a second before catching your gaze to see you try and hold back a smile as you rolled your eyes and shook your head. "You're bare brown, a damn mess." The way she mixed his slang and hers was cute too, 'We should mix like that...' he thought but shook it off as he picked up the remote to put something on the TV. Meanwhile in your room you decided to go ahead and unwind because, you're back home, it's late, and you'll be damned if you don't wash your face and get into something comfortable.
Hearing your footsteps he didn't even turn his head to address you at first, "Almost thought you'd leave me he-" He was cut off by a huge bonnet smacking him in the face. "Dumbass, it's my flat and if you spending the night; like i expect you to," you said muttering that one bit of expectations, "then put that on, no need to fuck up those nice locs when we skin folk." He obliged and felt you settle in beside him. It couldn't have been the drinks, so it had to be genuine, because looking at you in your bonnet and a huge sleep shirt was enough to make his heart skip a beat. She was definitely still leng without the makeup, fancy dress or accessories. "A bit rude to stare, innit?" and that beautiful voice.
Since that night you two have had smoke and jam seshes, movie nights, youtube, and streaming binges. You had gotten his number and address and would swing by anytime you could if he couldn't because you were 'neighbors'. Some nights he'd stay and spend some of the morning with you, and vice versa. Other times he had other things to do and so did you, or was it being petty? You weren't sure and couldn't quite understand it either. Though thinking on the nights before, as the sun rose, whenever you got in the shower or took a bath it felt like washing off glitter. Cleaning off the sparkle and shine his very presence filled you with, it was like any other mundane task and life returned to normal, until he came along again. Nights of watching some thing and laying your head on his shoulder, laying down in his lap, being held in his arms. Flopping down on your bed you let out the biggest sigh. If you loved him, it would be too much to handle. He couldn't feel the same way back, he's just really comfortable with you, right?
Tonight was just like any other night but the days before weren't. Each morning or late-night goodbye was reconciling with the thought of something more. Hobie couldn't get you out of his mind and every time you hung out he couldn't stop overthinking exactly what you thought of him. If it wasn't that it was focusing on you. How your soft brown skin felt against him, how you looked up at him, your lips either glossed over or baren, the shape of your body, the way you got more and more comfortable with him. Your head on his shoulder and watching the TV as you both commentated over a show you've seen more than once now. "Hobie?" your voice pulled him out of the trance you had always put him in, though the thoughts of fucking you didn't stop and they were just stronger now with you being so close. "You wanna take a hit or nah?" He could only nod and took the blunt from you, 'I am... way too horny to talk to this woman right now...' This was definitely true but from your perspective, it seemed like any other day, until you went to lay your head on his lap, and in an instant you were sitting on his lap.
You could feel just how hard he was through his sweatpants and now you were both just staring at each other. Brown eyes locked in a staring contest, waiting for a first move while drowning in each other's gaze. His hands slide up and down your sides and settle at your hips and you feel a shiver down your spine. "H...hobs," your voice was like a whisper as he got closer to you, "Yeah?" He broke his stare by looking at your slightly parted lips, and without another word, he kissed you. His kiss trails from your lips to your neck as he makes a low groan from you rocking your hips and wiggling ever so slightly. His hips slightly buck upwards as a whine leaks out from his lips, while he nuzzles your neck and whispers, "This has been on my mind, all day." Both of your grinding stops for a moment as your hands go to cup his face and force him to look at you directly. "Hobie, if you feel the way that I feel... then I trust you." With those words, he felt instant encouragement and a softness in his heart. He kissed you once more, just as passionately but it felt more intimate instead of heated.
Squeezing your hips and caressing your thighs brought the both of you back to your previous activities, and you continued to rub upon his grey sweatpants that had started this mess. Breaking the kiss once more, you rest your forehead on his shoulder and moan out to him. "Hobie, please... more." His hands were playing with the waistband of your shorts and hearing your plea he pulled them down, along with your panties, with your help. Now, straddling him you go to pull at his sweatpants, "Closed mouths don't get fed, if you want me to join ya just say so." He teased and you rolled your eyes, getting up off of him and then getting on your knees as you pulled off his sweatpants. His cock sprung out and you licked your lips, he could've sworn his heart skipped a beat. Stroking him and kissing up and down his shaft, maintaining eye contact you tease him back, "Hm? What is it Hobie, did you want more." You say before licking slowly from the base and up to his tip, feeling his hips shudder and another whine escape his lips. He didn't need to ask, feeling your mouth take him in before he could say anything. His hands gripping the couch cushion he was sitting on as you sucked him off, stopping for a moment and taking one of his hands and placing it on your twists. "You can touch, like I said I trust you." Feeling the long twists in his hands and stroking your head he smiled, "Thank you." Taking his length back into your mouth you hummed in approval, continuing where you left off.
Just as he was about to cum you stopped and he let out a laugh and groan, "What now baby?" Hearing that pet name made your heart soar as you stood up and sat on his lap again, taking off your shirt and bra, back pressed to his chest as you rested your head on his shoulder again. "You're either gonna fuck me hard or reciprocate, Id like both though." Your breath against his ear gave him goosebumps, and he swallowed hard. His hard-on slightly twitched from your words and you slid your slit up and down his shaft, the slick spreading across him.
Without saying a word he started to rub circles into your clit, the right amount of pressure that made you hips chase his hand while still grinding on him. His other hand made it's way to one of your tits as he kissed and licked at you neck. Your moans filled the room and after enough foreplay you guided him into your hole and started to ride him. Hips rolling back and forth as he thrusted upwards and kept you steady on him by holding your hips.
In the moment you turn to look at him and his gaze was focused on where you swallowed him whole, he looked as entranced as any other time you caught him just looking at you. You whisper in his ear, "You fit so good inside, filling me up just rig-ht!" Your voice becomes a slight screm of surprise as he turns you around and picks you up, standing, with him still inside. Feeling you clench around him he chuckles and you drop your head on his shoulder. "Aw, you were close huh?" He coos to you as he moves to your bedroom and lays you down on the bed. When he slides himself out you can't help but let out the most desperate whine, but it's then replaced with some silence as you feel him lift your legs. Knees pressed to you shoulders,"Don't worry, gonna fill you right up again." Your heart beat quickens and your skin feels so hot that only standing in a freezer could cool you down, after hearing those words against your ear. He slams himself back in and sit for a second drinkng in your loud scream and you falling apart on his cock. He then rode you through the mid point of your orgasm, riling you up all over again.
You woke up the next morning with him by your side, your limbs tangled with eachother. Neither of you left eachother that morning and when he had to go he kissed your forehead. The next week that followed was radio silence on both ends and from that night you couldn't deny it anymore. It was more than just the sex, it was his prescene alone in any context that put you on cloud nine. A feeling like this was few and far inbetween and you couldn't resist when he offered to hang out again, this time at his house boat.
Laying side by side on his mattress, looking at the stars through the sun roof, you didn't cuddle up to him like you usually did. "What's wrong?" He simply asked and you looked over to find his gaze lazer focused on you. "You love me right?" Is all you could manage, word vomit, a ridiculous question but he didn't think of it as such. Pulling you closer to him as he wrapped his arms around you and stroked your hair, still in those long and pretty twists. "Of course I do, and I promise I ain't going no where."
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justicerikai · 7 months
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Charisma House - Superhuman Sharehouse Story “Charisma” - #83 The Tendou Household
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Please read alongside listening to the drama track on Youtube.
Let me know if I missed something!
TL note:
Seiza: Japanese sitting position where one sits politely on your knees.
Atami is a place known as a resort town and for its hot springs. The perfect place to cleanse your soul and soak into relaxation. This is also a location in the easter egg ending of AI: The Somnium Files. This part is irrelevant. I like making people read more than necessary. 
Everyone: Ahahaha
Sarukawa: …..
Sarukawa: A dream, huh…
Sarukawa: …! 
Sarukawa: Where, am I….
Housemaid 1: Ah, Sarukawa-sama!
Sarukawa: !?
Assistant 2: Nakagami-sensei, what’s the report?
Nakagami: Our personnel and budget got cut, and we must refrain from any conspicuous actions for the time being.
Assistant 2: I knew we went too far, even if it was done in the name of capturing the Charismas. 
Nakagami: This damned decrepit country prioritizing appearance rather than results. 
Torahime: No matter, Torahime will follow Sensei to the depths of hell!
Nakagami: What’s the destination of the Charismas
(Hitting desk sound) 
Torahime: Ngagh!
Assistant 3: Please look at this!
Assistant 1: What is it
Assistant 3: This is the house where Tendou Amahiko was born, but isn’t this place…
Assistant 1: !? Don’t tell me… Tendou is…THAT Tendou!?
Assistant 3: The esteemed family behind generations worth of skilled doctors. The kind whose connections run deep in politics and finance. 
Assistant 1: Not a chance we’d even come near if this is where they’re hiding…!
Assistant 2: I’m sure the higher ups wouldn’t want any kind of conflict either…!
Assistants: ….! What do we do… To think it’s really….
Nakagami: Do not falter!
Assistants: !?
Nakagami: It’s irrelevant. Whatever the situation at hand may be, we march to capture them. 
Nakagami: No matter the risks we must take.
Assistants: ….!
Torahime: Sensei… 
(The sound of housemaids moving around) 
Sarukawa: ….
Sarukawa: Um… ‘m seriously doin’ fine here, no need to go outta yer way like that now.
Maidservant 1: How preposterous! 
Maidservant 1: Such considerate arrangements are a given when you’re a bosom friend of young master Amahiko!
Sarukawa: We ain’t no chums
Manservant: Sarukawa-samaaaaaa~! 
(Sound of running through the corridor, sliding into seiza position)
Manservant: Here, my good sir. Hair wax of the finest caliber in terms of holding power.
Sarukawa: WHA-!?
Manservant: I’m well aware of the peril and life-dangering risks Sarukawa-sama has gone through to keep his hair standing upright, no matter the cost!
Sarukawa: That’s embarrassing! The fuck did you get that from! Who told ya!
Maidservant 2: Sarukawa-samaaaa!
Sarukawa: What’s it this time!
Maidservant 2: It appears that your bosom friends have made their return. 
Sarukawa: Eh?
Maidservant 1:  Welcome back, Terra-sama!
Terra: Thaaanks~~
Manservant: Welcome, Motohashi-sama!
Iori: Sorry to keep you waiting~
Terra: It sure warmed me all up~
Rikai: Honestly, such a pleasant hot bath.
Iori: Riiight~
Sarukawa: Huh?
Iori: Ah, Saru-chan’s awake! Good morning
Rikai: Looks like you’re fine, what a relief.
Sarukawa: The hell have you guys been up to?
Fumiya: Vacation
Sarukawa: Huh!?? WUH!? EH!? HUEEEEEEEEEEEEEH!!!!!??
The five of them: Huh?
Sarukawa: VACATION?
The five of them: Yea
Sarukawa: While I was knocked out you went on VACATION!?
Terra: To Atami
Sarukawa: NO WAY!
Iori: The hot springs were amazing. 
Rikai: Not to mention how beautiful the ocean was.
Sarukawa: WAITwaitwait, you GOTTA be pulling my leg. What the fuck are you idiots doing 
Terra: I mean, it’s not like you were able to lift a finger or anything for a while. So we had time to kill in the meantime.
Fumiya: Then I got an idea. Now's the chance! Let’s go to Atami, like that. 
Sarukawa: Don’t just get used to this shit!!! Show some concern no matter how many times this happens!!!
Ohse: Sorry, Sarukawa-san. At the very least take this as a souvenir.
Ohse: A drawing I made of Atami’s sea.
Sarukawa: AS IF I NEED THAT!!!!!!
(Sarukawa throwing a tantrum, the others calming him down)
Iori: Calm down, Saru-chan…! There’s a good reason for this!
Sarukawa: Hahn!?
Maidservant 1: Young master Amahiko, her ladyship is…
Amahiko: ….Understood.
Sarukawa: Hah? Ya bailed outta this place?
Fumiya: Yeah
Fumiya: The Tendous are no small-fry
Fumiya: Timing was just right to get away under the guise of you needing rest, but a new problem popped up.
Rikai: The family has been investigating us.
Rikai: What kind of people we are, what our relationship is with their precious son.
Rikai: And it’s not as if I can say that we’re a ragtag bunch of misfits, save for me.
Terra: Why? Nothing’s stopping you
Rikai: Absolutely not! Amahiko-san’s the worst one of all!
Iori: That’s why, Saru-chan, we had to take shelter for a bit.
Iori: A vacation in name only.
Ohse: It was all an act. 
Sarukawa: …..
Sarukawa: That’s what’s up, huh
Sarukawa: So, wasn’t like y’all actually went out on a lil’ trip, huh
The five of them: No, we did.
Sarukawa: YOU DID GO!?
(Sarukawa throwing a tantrum, the others calming him down)
Maidservant 2: Everyone?
Four of them: Wuh!
Maidservant 2:  Dinner has been arranged.
Four of them: …
Rikai, Ohse, Iori: …….
Rikai: Terrific…
Ohse: Is such a thing really okay…
Iori: …Unbearable---
Rikai, Ohse, Iori: …….
Terra: YUM! I think Terra-kun’s gotta go for seconds
Fumiya: Unfair, Terra, I want too. Excuse meeeeee
(Sound of a small whistle being blown)
Rikai: You two…! Your behaviour…! And how can you two be so unbothered?
Ohse: Where’s Amahiko-san?
Iori: Dunnooo
Rikai: And where did Saru go?
Iori: Drinking his sorrows away alone in his room
Ohsa: Uwah… 
Amahiko’s mother: Is it to your liking?
The four of them: Wah!
(Rikai being flustered)
Rikai: Terra-san, Fumiya-san…! Seiza…! Straighten your back and…! C’mon, hurry…!
Amahiko’s mother: My apologies for showing up during your meal.
Four of them: No no not at all, Ma’am
Amahiko’s mother: Once again, I am Amahiko’s mother.
Amahiko’s mother: Thank you for always taking care of my son.
Rikai, Ohse, Iori, Fumiya:  No no no it’s us who should say so, don’t mention it at all.
Amahiko’s mother: How do I say… What sort of person is Amahiko you all… 
Rikai: …Eh?
Amahiko’s mother: Ah, please excuse my impoliteness.
Amahiko’s mother: He never mentions anything to us.
Amahiko’s mother: Could you kindly tell me about it, if that is alright with you all?
Rikai: …Ah
Amahiko’s mother:  What is his occupation at the moment?
Rikai, Ohse, Iori, Fumiya: HUH!?
Amahiko’s mother: Eh?
Rikai: Huh?
Amahiko’s mother: Hm?
Iori: Wha?
Amahiko’s mother: Uh huh?
Ohse: Mhm?
Amahiko’s mother: ?
Fumiya: ?
Amahiko’s mother: Did I ask something I shouldn’t have..?
Terra: Amahiko-san’s job, right? He’s the World Se--
Rikai, Ohse, Iori, Fumiya: @@@@@@@@@@@!!!!!!!!!!!
Amahiko’s mother: Huh? World?
Rikai: Ah, no, ah, uuum, well, you see with world, um, yes world yes, um right ma’am you see, it’s it’s it’s that yes Yes uuum Amahiko-san’s work is world, um, Yes! Basically the world! Amahiko-san goes around the world, doing all kinds of wonderful labor!
Amahiko’s mother: Oh my! That’s overseas then.
Rikai: Exactly!
Amahiko’s mother: And what does he do overseas specifically?
Rikai: EH!? 
Terra: Stripping and pole da-…
Rikai, Ohse, Iori, Fumiya: @@@@@@@@@@@!!!!!!!!!!!
Amahiko’s mother: Excuse me?? Stripping????
Rikai: With stripping he means, um, that, that there’s a lot of circumstances surrounding it which Minato Ohse-kun will explain further.
Ohse: Wha-!! You jest, milord!
Rikai: You can do it.
Ohse: …! Um… stripping is like, um, uuuh… poop…? No not poop, absolutely not poop…!
Ohse: …!
Iori: With stripping it’s not meant in the sense of taking off clothes, but stripping yourself of any prejudice towards others.
Amahiko’s mother: Huh
Iori: In other words, Amahiko’s work overseas pertains to helping out any kind of person no matter who they are, isn’t that right, Ohse-san. 
Ohse: Yes, exactly that.
Ohse: (IO-KUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Amahiko’s mother: …Some kind of humanitarian aid, then
Iori & Ohse: Yes!
Amahiko’s mother: And what does that include then?
Terra: Asparagus, Assparagus-
Rikai, Ohse, Iori, Fumiya: @@@@@@@@@@@!!!!!!!!!!!
Amahiko’s mother: Asparagus?
Rikai: Amahiko-san developed a new variety of asparagus!
Terra: Bobongalinga---!
Amahiko’s mother: Bobongalinga?
Rikai: Bobongalinga is a region under conflict at the moment.
Rikai: Asparagus is being distributed, free of charge, to the refugees and children in need 
Terra: ECSTASYYYYY---!!
Iori: Is what the people feel thanks to the economic benefits from cultivating this new form of asparagus.
Terra: Propagating sexy--
Ohse: Scientists are propagating how to grow this new species of asparagus 
Ohse: It’s referred to as the Se-XY method, which involves Selenium and the XY system, in order to grow more
Amahiko’s mother: Oh wow… It's as if he’s performing some kind of liberation campaign overseas.
(Sound of dishes rattling)
Rikai, Ohse, Iori: LIBERATION CAMPAIGN! THAT!
Iori: Just as you say, ma’am
Rikai: Indeed, ma’am, it’s truly praiseworthy.
Ohse: Amahiko-san never fails to impress
Rikai, Ohse, Iori: Ahahaha…hahah…
(Sound of the door sliding open)
Rikai, Ohse, Iori: !?
Sarukawa: ★◎◆∴▽★◎◆∴▽★◎◆∴▽!!!!!!!
Rikai: (Saru!? At this timing!?)
Iori: (He’s awfully drunk!)
(Sarukawa throwing a tantrum, the three of them calming him down)
Sarukawa: I’MMAKILLYA!!!!!!!!
Amahiko’s mother: KILL!?
Fumiya: (Slides in)  You’re mistaken, ma’am. He’s speaking a different language
Fumiya: He’s a foreigner
Amahiko’s mother: From what country?
Fumiya: Bobongalinga
Amahiko’s mother: Oh my! This guy is!?
Fumiya: He’s one of the children in need
Fumiya: Tendou-san rescued him, and thus brought him to his own home. 
Fumiya: His overwhelming joy led him to have one too many drinks, and is unconsciously speaking in his native language.
Amahiko’s mother: Although he seems to be upset for some reason… 
Fumiya: Interpreter Motohashi-kun.
Iori: Yessir!
Iori: “I will never forget Tendou-san’s favor. He’s a good man beyond words.”
Iori: “Which is why, Ma’am, no further inquiry is necessary.”
Iori: “ok I’m going to bed now goodnight.”
Sarukawa: WE GOTTA GO NO MATTER WHAT, TO ATAMI! ATAMIIIII!!!!!!!!!
(Rikai and Ohse bringing Sarukawa away)
Amahiko’s mother: …..
Amahiko’s mother, Rikai, Ohse, Fumiya and Iori: Ahahaha… hahaha
Amahiko’s mother: Hahaha.. (cough, cough)
Amahiko’s mother: Fufu.. sorry.
Amahiko’s mother: Thank you, everyone. Your kindness has put me at ease as his mother.
Amahiko’s mother: He’s working hard in his own way. 
Rikai, Ohse, Fumiya and Iori: Aah, yes you know, he’s truly wonderful yes…!
Terra: Hmph
Terra: ….
Ohse: (Terra-san wasn’t the only one who thought so.)
Ohse: (If all of this was okay.)
Ohse: ….?
Ohse: …Amahiko-san?
Ohse: …! That’s…!
Amahiko’s father: How far must you indulge yourself to finally have your satisfaction.
Amahiko’s father: You’re a man of the Tendou family. Any more selfishness will not be forgiven.
Amahiko: …..
Amahiko: ………Duly noted.
Amahiko: Dear father…
Extra TL notes for the TL notes enthusiasts:
There’s a pun with 脱いで (nuide, get nekkid) and 一肌脱いで (hitohadanuide, to pitch in and help). This became stripping.
Iori makes a pun on ecstasy with エクスタ市, read as “ekusuta-shi” with the shi part meaning city. Tried to make a pun like, ecsta city, but ECSTA exists as the European Council for Student Affairs. Pun has been just circumvented by turning into something else, especially considering sexy gets the same treatment with セク市 (pun on セクシー).
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MY ENDLESS LOVE
FEATURING boyfriend!Steve Harrington x f!Mayfeild/Hargrove reader
CONTENT WARNING near death experience, sad stuff, angst, mentions of PTSD, crying steve
SUMMARY Vecna's curse enlightens you to the endless love you have for your boyfriend
AUTHORS NOTE this is shit. Like actual shit, but its kinda cute?
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“Oh god!” I could hear Dustin's voice, distant but frantic, as he panted and screamed my name. His hands gripped my shoulders, shaking me desperately, trying to pull me back from the brink. But it was too late. Time had slipped through our fingers like sand. The enemy was going to win, and I was going to die.
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I didn't want to die. Not now, not like this. I wanted to live—to see the future I had always imagined with him. I wanted to wake up every morning to his smile, to build a life together. I dreamed of us having a house filled with the laughter of our children, chaotic and joyful. I envisioned family vacations in a van bursting at the seams, every inch of space filled with love and noise. I saw myself in the throes of motherly frustration, tearing my hair out over spilled milk and sibling squabbles, but loving every moment of it.
More than anything, I wanted more time. More time to share lazy Sunday mornings wrapped in his arms. More time to explore the world together, discovering new places and creating memories. More time to argue over trivial things, only to make up and fall in love all over again. I wanted more time to love him, fully and completely. And I wanted more time for him to love me, to see us grow old together, weathering life's storms hand in hand.
But those weren't the cards I was dealt. Fate had other plans, and now, lying here with the weight of impending doom pressing down on me, I realized I needed to take you back to where it all began. You need to understand the journey that brought me to this moment. The choices, the sacrifices, the battles fought and lost. Let me take you back to the start, so you can truly grasp how I ended up here, on the edge of losing everything I held dear.
MARCH 17, 1986
“Babe!” I call from the kitchen, the pounding in my head so intense I can barely think. There's a rush of thumping footsteps from the floor above, and then, suddenly, my gorgeous boyfriend is standing in the doorway.
“Yeah?” Steve asks softly as he steps into the kitchen, walking toward me until he’s close enough to wrap me in his calming embrace.
“Do you have any Tylenol?” I sigh, allowing myself to melt into his embrace. His touch eases some of the tension in my throbbing skull, but the ache remains intense, bringing tears to my eyes.
“Yeah, I’ll get it. Are you okay?” Steve sounds worried as he runs his fingers gently through my hair.
“Just a headache, no big deal.” I smile and pull away from his arms. Steve's face scrunches in uncertainty, confused by my sudden distance. I quickly grab the two small pills from his outstretched hand and toss them back, dry-swallowing them. “I’ve got work in ten, so I’m outta here. I’ll see you later tonight.” I lie, pressing a quick peck on his lips before leaving the house.
As I start the car, I let out a long sigh. I hate lying to Steve, but ever since Billy, I can't help but blame myself. If I hadn’t been such a coward, my twin brother would still be here. Instead of rushing to his aid, I grabbed Max and watched as that thing took him away from us. The guilt gnaws at me, an ever-present shadow.
I drive through Hawkins, the small town seemingly unchanged despite the chaos that has unraveled my life. The familiar streets and quaint houses pass by in a blur as memories flood my mind—Billy and I racing our bikes, sneaking out late at night, sharing secrets and dreams. Now, all those memories are tainted by the haunting image of his final moments.
Pulling up to my trailer, I stagger into the tiny home, only to be jolted from my reverie by the blaring ringtone of the landline. I groan, rubbing my temples in a futile attempt to soothe the ache, and answer the phone.
“Hello ma’am, this is the Hawkins High School counselor calling.” A woman's voice informs me, and I inwardly sigh. Max.
“Hi,” I respond flatly, my head throbbing as I yearn to get to the woods and meet my dealer.
“Is this Ms. Mayfield-Hargrove? I have you listed as Max Mayfield’s primary caregiver.” Ah, yes. After Billy's death, my birth father (Max’s stepdad) left Hawkins, leaving Max’s mom to care for her. When Susan spiraled into alcoholism, unable to cope with her stepson's death, I took Max in, went to court, and gained custody. She moved in with me and Steve. Max completely shut down after Billy's death, and communication with her became impossible until the school called, asking for permission to check in on her weekly after her "tragic loss." Allowing them to talk to her seemed like the best way to keep an eye on her without invading her space. So, I agreed. Now, I get monthly check-ins from the school, providing a small measure of comfort despite her distance from me. At least she’s communicating with someone.
“Yes, this is she. Who are you?” I ask, noting that this woman doesn’t sound like the usual bored office ladies.
“Oh! My name is Ms. Kelly. I've been counseling Max.” Oh god, the counselor herself is reaching out to me. This can't be good.
“What’s up? Is Max okay?”
“Well, that’s the issue. When I called her into my office yesterday, I managed to drag some information out of her. Apparently, she has been experiencing headaches and nosebleeds. I think her trauma is starting to physically affect her, which is quite worrisome.” Funny, I’ve been experiencing the same symptoms. I wonder if Max has been having nightmares too.
“Alright, what can I do to help?” I ask, though I wonder if there’s anything I can truly do. Maybe she’s blaming herself for Billy’s death like I am. But it wasn’t her fault—there was no way she could have freed herself from the iron grip I had on her. As Ms. Kelly drones on with suggestions, my mind begins to wander into a dark place where Billy’s voice whispers in my ear.
“What’s wrong? Feeling guilty for having a part in my murder? Well,” Billy tsks, his voice as sharp and cold as I remember it. “We can’t have that now, can we? Own it. You didn’t try to save me. Not even after I called for you. No, you just sat there and held our stepsister. You are a sick, sick woman, sis.” He spits his nickname for me, sending chills cascading down my spine.
“No!” I scream, suddenly finding myself in the woods instead of the kitchen. How the hell did I get here? I take a seat on the picnic table where I usually wait for Eddie to show up, holding my head in my hands.
The familiar sounds of the forest surround me, birds chirping and leaves rustling in the gentle breeze. The cool air helps to clear my head a bit, but the sense of unease remains. Eddie is late, which isn’t unusual, but today it grates on my nerves more than usual. I need my fix to numb the pain and drown out Billy's voice.
As I sit there, waiting, my thoughts drift back to Max. She’s been through so much, and I feel like I’ve failed her too. After Billy's death, she shut down completely, her once vibrant spirit now cloaked in a heavy shroud of grief. I try to be there for her, but she’s closed off, retreating into herself. The school counselor's calls are my only lifeline to understanding what she’s going through.
The sun begins to set, casting long shadows through the trees. I pull my jacket tighter around myself, shivering more from the memories than the cold. I remember the last time I saw Billy alive, the terror in his eyes, and the helplessness I felt. It’s a memory that haunts me day and night, a constant reminder of my failure.
Finally, I hear the sound of a motorcycle approaching. Eddie pulls up, his usual carefree demeanor replaced by a concerned frown when he sees me.
“Hey, you okay?” he asks, dismounting and walking over to me.
“Yeah, just a rough day,” I reply, trying to sound casual but failing miserably.
Eddie hands me a small bag, and I quickly tuck it into my pocket. “If you ever need to talk, you know where to find me,” he says, his tone uncharacteristically serious.
“Thanks, Eddie. I appreciate it.” I manage a small smile, though it doesn’t reach my eyes.
As he rides away, I sit there for a while longer, trying to gather the strength to face the rest of the day. I think about Steve and how worried he must be, how much I hate lying to him. I think about Max and how desperately I want to help her, even if I don’t know how.
Eventually, I stand up, brushing the dirt off my jeans. I start walking back to my car, each step feeling heavier than the last. The night is falling, and the woods are growing darker, but the real darkness is inside me, a gnawing emptiness that I can’t seem to fill.
As I drive back home, the radio plays softly in the background, but I barely hear it. My mind is consumed with thoughts of Billy, Max, and Steve. I wonder if I’ll ever be able to move past this guilt, if I’ll ever be able to forgive myself.
When I finally pull into the driveway, I sit in the car for a few moments, taking deep breaths to steady myself. I need to put on a brave face for Steve, to pretend that everything is okay even when it’s not. I walk into the house, greeted by the warm light and the comforting smell of dinner cooking.
Steve looks up from the stove, his expression lighting up when he sees me. “Hey, you’re back! How was work?”
“It was fine,” I lie, forcing a smile. “What’s for dinner?”
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MARCH 21, 1986
The revelation hit me like a brick last night: Eddie Munson, my oddball dealer with a heart of gold, tangled up in murder rumors. It seems absurd, the kind of gossip that churns through Hawkins with the regularity of a bad sitcom rerun. But there it was, whispered in hushed tones at the edge of the night, coloring every interaction with a shade of doubt.
Now, as I navigate through my day, there's a tight coil of anxiety buried deep in my chest. Not just about Eddie—whose eccentric charm and relentless heavy metal advocacy hardly paint the picture of a killer—but about my secret dealings with him. I'm wrapped up in this now, whether I like it or not.
Inside the car, the atmosphere is a mixture of teenage angst and my own growing irritation. Dustin, ever the energetic spirit, manages to kick the back of my seat one too many times, snapping the thin thread of my patience.
“Henderson! I swear to God if you kick my seat one more time I’m throwing you on the side of the road and you can walk to Family Video!” The words fly out sharper than intended, mirroring the pounding in my skull.
“Sorry! Geez, someone has a stick up their butt today,” he mutters, a touch defensively, earning a light smack on the back of his head. I’m not usually this snappy, but with Eddie missing and my stash dwindling, my usual buffers against stress are paper-thin.
We arrive at Family Video, and I park the car with a bit more force than necessary. Dustin’s voice breaks through my fog of discomfort.
“Hey, are you alright?” He's looking at me with those wide, innocent eyes full of concern. It’s enough to soften the edges of my mood, at least momentarily.
“Of course, dork. Let’s go see your boyfriend,” I tease, masking my turmoil with a forced chuckle as we head into the store.
“He’s not mine, that is all your business over there,” Dustin shoots back with a grin, lightening the mood as we walk through the door.
Steve, behind the counter and as oblivious as ever to the undercurrents of tension, greets us with a smile. Our banter flies over his head, leaving him puzzled but amused. "Huh?"
“Oh no! I don’t claim him, that is all you Henderson,” I laugh, trying to immerse myself in the normalcy of our jests. But then, the familiar warmth trickles down my nostril, pulling me back to a harsher reality.
“Babe, your nose is bleeding!” Steve’s concern is immediate as he rushes over, his hands reaching out to steady me.
I wave him off, more embarrassed than reassured, and head to the bathroom. Inside, I press a wad of tissue against my nose, staring at my reflection with a mix of frustration and fear. The stress of keeping my dealings with Eddie a secret, compounded by the physical symptoms that seem to mirror Max’s own troubling signs, is becoming too much.
The cool, flickering fluorescent light in the bathroom casts stark shadows across my face, deepening the hollows under my eyes and highlighting the fatigue that no amount of makeup can cover. As the bleeding slowly stops, I lean against the sink, taking deep, steadying breaths.
I can’t tell Steve about Eddie—not just because of the drugs, but because dragging him into this mess could put him at risk too. Hawkins, for all its sleepy town charm, has a darkness that clings stubbornly to the edges of everyday life, and I can't shake the feeling that this is all spiraling towards something bad.
Stepping out of the bathroom, I plaster on a smile that doesn’t quite reach my eyes. Steve is there, his expression a mix of concern and love, ready to envelop me in his arms.
“Let’s get what we came for and head home,” I suggest, trying to sound more upbeat than I feel.
As we browse the aisles, Dustin chattering away about the latest horror flick he wants to rent, I can't help but feel the weight of all the secrets I'm carrying. Every laugh, every light moment feels overshadowed by the nagging thought of Eddie, the rumors, and the very real problems lurking just beneath the surface of our little town.
The day drags on, each moment tinged with the dull ache of my headache and the sharper sting of guilt. As much as I want to confide in Steve, to share the burden, I know I have to keep these shadows to myself, at least for now.
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MARCH 23, 1986
The air in the small office room felt heavy with anticipation as Max beckoned me inside. I couldn’t shake the feeling of unease that had settled in the pit of my stomach, but I followed her lead, my senses on high alert.
“What's up? Did you find something?” My voice was strained with worry as I approached her, scanning the room for any signs of danger.
“Look.” Max's tone was grave as she motioned toward the files spread out on the desk before her. Each one told a chilling story: Chrissy Cunningham, Fred Benson, and Maxine Mayfield—three students with eerily similar symptoms: post-traumatic stress, headaches, nosebleeds, nightmares. A shiver ran down my spine as the pieces began to fall into place.
“Chrissy and Fred were both killed by Vecna. I think these are the warning signs that he is targeting them,” Max explained, her voice low with concern.
“Max,” I said, my voice trembling despite my efforts to remain composed, “I want you to bring Dustin in here. Do not let Steve come with you. I mean it.” The urgency in my tone was palpable, fueled by the fear of what might happen if Steve were to find out.
Max hesitated, sensing the gravity of the situation, but she nodded and left the room. Moments later, she returned with Dustin in tow, a look of urgency etched on her face.
“Okay, we don’t have long because Steve is kinda freaking out,” she said, pulling Dustin into the room with her.
“I am going to tell you two something, and you aren’t going to breathe a word of it to Steve. Do you understand?” I met their eyes, my own filled with a mixture of fear and determination.
Two solemn nods were all the confirmation I needed before I confessed, “I have Vecna’s curse.”
The room fell silent, the weight of my revelation hanging in the air like a thick fog.
“You have what?!” Steve's voice echoed from the entryway, shock and disbelief evident in his tone.
“Oh shit,” Max whispered, her complexion draining of color.
“I’m sorry, but he wouldn’t let me go without following behind,” Dustin winced, bracing himself for my reaction.
“I can’t fucking believe you right now!” I exclaimed, my frustration and fear bubbling to the surface as I turned my glare from Dustin to Steve. “There is a reason I didn’t want you to know, Steve! You can’t just bully a child into letting you eavesdrop! Where is your trust in me? In our relationship?!”
“That is not what this is about and you fucking know that! You were just going to let yourself be killed and not say anything?” Steve's voice cracked with emotion, his eyes glistening not with anger but with hurt.
“I didn’t want our last days spent under this dark cloud,” I sighed, the fight draining from me.
“Well, you aren’t going to die. Neither of you are because we are going to figure out a way to save you,” Steve declared, his voice filled with fierce determination.
“Steve,” I managed through my tears, the reality of my situation washing over me in waves, “you can’t fix this.”
“Yes! Yes, I can,” he insisted, stepping close to wipe away my tears with the gentlest touch, his voice firm yet breaking. “You can’t die. I won’t let you.”
In that moment, surrounded by the stark walls of the school office and bathed in the harsh fluorescent light, the intensity of our predicament settled in. His promise, so full of resolve, felt both comforting and heartbreakingly futile.
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MARCH 24, 1986
"What are they doing?" Dustin's voice cuts through the tense atmosphere, his gaze bouncing between Max and me, then back to Steve and Lucas. Their eyes are fixed on us with a mix of concern and anticipation, as if they're waiting for something monumental to happen.
Max finishes sealing the last envelope, her hands trembling slightly, a testament to the gravity of our situation. "You done?" she asks me, her voice steady despite the underlying tension.
"Yeah," I reply softly, adding my final letter to the stack. "Good idea, by the way," I offer, trying to break the heavy silence. But Max remains silent, her eyes distant as she hands out the envelopes to the boys. I follow her lead, passing one to Dustin and another to Lucas. Steve watches, confusion evident on his face, realizing there's no letter for him.
Before anyone can react, Max intervenes, stopping the boys from opening the envelopes. "Don't!" she insists firmly, her tone brooking no argument.
"They're for after… you know," I explain, attempting to ease the tension, though I'm not sure if it's for their benefit or ours.
"You're not dying," Steve declares with fierce conviction, his eyes locking onto mine. "Nancy and Robin are going to find something, a solution. You both are going to be fine."
"We know. It's just a failsafe," Max reassures him, though her voice betrays her uncertainty. I share her doubt; the letters are more a precaution than a solution.
Max interrupts any further protests by announcing, "I need a ride to the cemetery," and without waiting for Steve's response, she grabs her jacket and heads for the door.
Despite Steve's objections and Max's stubbornness, we all end up piling into the car and making our way to the cemetery. Once there, Max and I step out, leaving the boys behind. As we walk towards our destination, I hear Lucas calling out to Max, but I keep moving forward.
"I'll talk to him first," I tell Max, giving her a reassuring smile before parting ways. I slip a letter into her pocket before heading to Billy's grave, my heart heavy with the weight of what's to come.
Settling down in front of Billy's headstone, I take a deep breath and open the letter, my hand trembling as I begin to read aloud.
"Dear Billy, I was a coward, and you died because of it. It's my fault, and I should have tried harder. I think it was because I was scared, or maybe I thought you deserved it. Some sick sort of karma after all the abuse I had to endure after mom died. I’m sorry. You deserved better, and I should have tried harder. Now, I am getting the karma I deserve. Basically, what I’m trying to say is see you soon, little brother. I love you."
Tears blur my vision as I pour out my heart to him, my voice breaking with each word. Then, just as I finish, everything goes dark—a chilling prelude to Vecna's twisted vision.
In the darkness, I hear Billy's voice, taunting and accusing. His words cut through me like knives, reopening wounds I thought had healed.
"You're sorry, huh?" His laughter echoes in the void, haunting and cruel. "I don't think you are. You know what I think? I think you're grateful, glad that I'm dead."
"No!" I cry out, my voice raw with emotion as I try to defend myself, but he's relentless.
"You enjoyed it, didn’t you? You are one sick bitch," he sneers, his words laced with venom. I'm paralyzed, unable to escape the torment of his accusations.
"I loved you!" I plead, desperate to make him understand, but he refuses to listen.
"No, you didn’t! You never did!" His voice echoes in the darkness, a constant reminder of my failures.
And then, just as I think it can't get any worse, I witness the horror unfold before me once again—the fleshy tentacle piercing Billy, the grotesque manifestation of Vecna's power.
"Y/N, it’s time," Vecna's voice cuts through the darkness, his presence looming over me like a suffocating shadow. I'm trapped, helpless to resist as he reaches out with his twisted, clawed hand.
"Oh god!" Dustin's voice sounds distant, barely audible amidst the chaos of my mind. I want to reach out to him, to cry out for help, but it's too late. Vecna is closing in, and I'm powerless to stop him.
"Baby! Please, no! Come back to me, I can’t!" Steve's desperate cries pierce through the darkness, pulling at something deep within me. It's the sound of his voice, filled with love and desperation, that gives me the strength to fight back.
"My love," Steve whispers through tears, his voice trembling with emotion as he begins to sing "Endless Love," our song, our promise.
"My first love," Max joins in, her voice tinged with sorrow and regret. Then, one by one, Lucas and Dustin add their voices to the chorus, their song wrapping around me like a lifeline.
With every note, every word, I feel a flicker of hope ignite within me—a spark of defiance against Vecna's darkness. And as their voices fill the air, I find the strength to break free from his grip, to run towards the light, towards Steve.
As I reach him, battered and broken but alive, I collapse into his arms, his embrace a sanctuary amidst the chaos. "I love you," I whisper, clinging to him as if my life depends on it.
"Don’t ever fucking do that to me again. I can’t lose you, baby," Steve sobs, his voice breaking with the weight of his emotions.
"I won’t, I promise," I vow, my heart overflowing with love for him, for us.
"I love you," he murmurs, holding me close.
"And I you, my endless love."
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The Day The Demon Cat Came to Town (A PreCure Villains Ft. Kyubey Fanfic Based on Wormy + Baby Bottle)
Synopsis: George Kurai tells the villains to not even open a box containing the “Ultimate Weapon” while he’s on vacation. Chaos ensues.
“Sunscreen? Check. Vacation clothes? Check. Looks like I’m all prepared.” George Kurai said as he shoved everything into the suitcase that he was going to use for his vacation, alongside his personalized coffee cup. “Mr. Kurai, don’t forget to say hi to our former ally Gentlu aka Cure Finale for us.” Narcistoru replied as he carried a mixing bowl. “Spaghetti tacos await your return.” He whispered as a tiny Recipepe perched on his shoulder. “I’ll surely look forward to that.” George Kurai replied as he made his way towards the door, but not before passing a box with holes in it and Wolfrun + Akaoni, who were playing a video game. “I’m gonna be going on vacation for a few days. And I have two rules for you all.” He said as everyone immediately shut up.
“Rule number one… don’t even think about opening that box. It contains the ultimate weapon against the Precures and I want nothing to do with it- got it from an interdimensional black market or something like that.” He started, pointing to a box that had holes in it that said “DO NOT TOUCH”. “Rule number two… no fighting!” He said as he made his way out the door. But rule number two was broken in more than just a few seconds, as Wolfrun and Akaoni immediately started a fight cloud; with more of their comrades joining in. Moments into the fight cloud, Wolfrun broke the silence. “HOLD IT! Say, guys, why are we fighting again?” He asked. “Well… because we’re evil!” Akaoni replied. “Good!” The wolf replied and the fight continued.
A few minutes passed, and everyone started feeling… bored, for lack of a better term. That was when they noticed the box had opened up on its own. No one had touched it, and no one had gone near it. What could’ve happened?! “How did that open?!” Wolfrun said as he approached. Suddenly, a white cat like creature popped out of the box, with red eyes, gold rings, and a very suspicious smile. “Awww! It’s a little kitty cat!” Bad End Happy said as she took the creature in her arms. “Wait. Didn’t Mr. Kurai say that was his Ultimate Weapon?!” Kabaton said, pointing to the cat. “You make a good point, porkchop. What is your name?” Battamonda asked as he approached the tiny creature. “Kyubey.” He said.
“Ah, hello Kyubey! How are you-!” Wolfrun began. But his sentence was cut off by the small cat like being saying, “And I have come for your souls.” At those words, everyone screamed and hid behind a table. “What IS that thing?!” Akaoni said as he peeked behind the table. “I don’t know! I thought it would be a cute pet or something like that!” Kabaton said as he began to set up a trap. “Yeah! But one of us has to act as bait so we can get that… that… THING… outta there!” Wolfrun shouted. The other villains hesitated, knowing that they didn’t want to be bait for whatever had arrived before them. “I’ll be the bait!” Akaoni said as he stepped before the demon cat and stood his guard while Wolfrun waited with the biggest butterfly net he could find. “Here, kitty kitty.” The giant Oni said as he coaxed the cat into his hands. But the moment he picked up the incubator, Kyubey bit back. “I’ll burn you into ash without hesitating.” He threatened as Akaoni gave a girly scream and leapt into the same net Wolfrun was going to catch Kyubey in.
At the same time, George Kurai was checking into his hotel room and soon decided to hit the swimming pool, sunscreen in hand. Why are things gonna get really bad back at the base?! Eh, it’s only just your imagination. He thought as he went down the elevator and made his way towards the pool. But back at the base, things weren’t going as well. Kyubey had escaped into another room, and Majorina was photographing Joker holding an Akanbe nose… only for their comrades to interrupt the picture and ruin it. “Why would you ruin this glorious moment?!” the clown snapped. “THAT THING!! THE DEMON CAT!!” Wolfrun pointed to Kyubey as he trotted over. “That?! That’s not a Demon Cat! It’s adorable!” Majorina replied as she picked up the incubator. Both her and Joker laughed until Kyubey spoke yet again. “I will grind your faces into head Cheese.” He threatened as both of them screamed and ran for it.
Both the Oni and the Wolf knew they had to do SOMETHING. So, without hesitation and after seeing their comrades devoured, they decided to warn EVERYONE about the demon cat and the danger he posed. “Ok, Akaoni. We only have ONE SHOT at this. We have to do it, and it’s crazy enough to work.” He said to his comrade. “On it.” Akaoni replied. “RUN, EVERYBODY, RUN! DEMON CAT!!!” They screeched as everyone who heard them ran for their lives. Their plan was working! After that, they started putting up posters of Kyubey, with the titular incubator paying them a visit only seconds later. When that didn’t work, they convinced Yango to go into his powered up form. “ATTENTION EVERYONE THERE’S A DEMON CAT WHO’S GONNA KILL YOU ALL!!” Akaoni announced, causing everyone below on the ground to scatter. Even rallying the other baddies together didn’t work, with Kyubey walking into the middle of the assembly, causing everyone to run away, street lamps to crash down, and everything to be set ablaze unceremoniously; followed by the giant witch Walpurgisnacht floating in the sky above the flames.
At the same time, at Dyspear’s penthouse suite, she was enjoying a cup of tea when suddenly… “ATTENTION! ATTENTION! THIS JUST IN: A DEMON CAT IS ON THE RISE AND CAUSING TERROR EVERYWHERE IT GOES!!” The newscast said, causing Dyspear to scream and fling the porcelain cup and saucer away, later throwing herself out the window; with twins Stop and Freeze failing to catch her in the trampoline below. “MY LEG!” Shouted someone as everyone raced around in terror and fear. Joker, on the other hand, was dialing George Kurai out of desperation. Ring-a-Ling! Went the CEO’s phone. “Yes? What is it?” George Kurai asked as he sipped a Pina colada. “DEMON CAT!!!” Joker yelled as loud as he could. “Oh gosh… I’ve gotta get back, FAST!!” The CEO replied as he rushed around, gathering his things and running out the door of the hotel to find a taxi. “We did it, Akaoni! We saved everyone! Just think what could’ve happened if we didn’t tell everyone about the Demon Cat!” Wolfrun said. “About the What?” Akaoni replied, confused.
At that moment, Kyubey appeared, sending everyone running. During said chase, they ran and screamed through all the towns their worst enemies resided in- from Hope Academy to Marchenland to even Hagukumi City, in hopes that they would be able to lose the pale white hellspawn, but to no avail. Not too long after, George Kurai arrived back. “I’m back. So, why did you call me- Did a hurricane hit this place?!” He said, stunned. Breathless, everyone else pointed to Kyubey, sitting on an armchair that was STILL burning. “You.” George Kurai said as he approached. “Yes, good sir?” Kyubey asked. “YOU!!!” The CEO yelled as he grabbed Kyubey and shoved him into a box, only for him to send the box to another world. “I hope we never see that THING again…!” Kabaton replied before fainting.
At the same time, in another world, Kyubey popped his head out of the box; only to see reds everywhere. At that moment, a trio of demons approached and looked at it. “Where did that thing come from, Blitzo?!” He said. “Don’t you F***ing ask, Moxxie.” Blitzo replied to Moxxie and Millie as they took the box and placed it on the table…
The End?
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so i met this girl a while back through my local bdsm group, just from social meetings at a bar, we were kinda friendly with each other and eventually ended up playing together (my first time actually trying that), during which some Feelings ignited for me i guess. thought maybe she was kinda flirting with me afterward, like flirting flirting, outside of play, she kept looking at me and no one had ever looked at me that way before. is this what the songs were talking about? but i was like...... no way. she's outta my league, i don't dare make a move
but luckily SHE did, thank god, she asked me out and i was like he'll yeah. she moved out of town in that time and i left the country for vacation (had the time of my frickin LIFE btw but that's another story), so it wasn't until this last weekend she was able to come down here for the date.
man i'm 30 in a couple months and i hadn't done shit in regards to romance, like i'd been on first dates with people from dating apps that went no further and that's it. the single exception was this girl a few years back who was clearly into me after the first date so i tried seeing her for a few months hoping i'd develop some feelings, but i just.... didn't. couldn't. felt terrible about it but i wouldn't let her kiss me and i let her hug me only reluctantly. idk why but i was just NOT into it even though i felt like, here is someone who finally wants me for the first time, i should take what i can get, right. but i couldn't do it, not even for that
so i felt like, you know, the part of me that always tries to prepare for the worst to protect myself, surely this won't go any further, either. at best we have a fine time but i get yet another "didn't feel a connection." whatever that means, tbh i wasn't sure i'd recognize a connection or if i'd even ever felt one except with my very close friends. but i'd also had this feeling, even from the time we'd played together, that this girl would end up being my first kiss. like again i expected it to like, not go well or lead to anything though, and then we'd like awkwardly decide to be friends after all this and that'd be the end of it
but she got down here and things just kind of..... unfolded naturally, believe it or not. i kinda couldn't believe it. i thought i'd be more nervous or hesitant about everything, but when you're on the same page with someone i guess it just kinda happens, we kissed. i never knew how i'd react to kissing, like would it be gross? but it wasn't gross at all, it felt clean. idk man. i was uncertain in the sense of like, i'm not entirely sure what i'm doing or how to steer the kissing course, but not about whether i felt good about it. like emotionally i knew what i wanted to do, it was just a matter of physically coordinating it, i'm clumsy you know. same for when i held her the first time, we laughed a lot fumbling and trying to get our bodies into position, but it felt fun and not awkward.
so by the end of the night we were girlfriends. can't believe i was so comfortable just being close to someone like that, things are never like that for me. idk man. never thought any of this would ever happen to me. it really is never too late, i guess
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lavendertownfreak · 2 years
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Yo! Names Damian! Former Unova resident now living out in Lavender Town. I used to be a fairly nomadic trainer who faught many a gym leader, but I’ve since settled down and now focus on studying odd Pokémon. Also sometimes sub in as a gym leader for the gym that the town got recently. Um… he/they pronouns… Oh yeah! Meet the lads! I have a lot of mons from my days challenging gym leaders, but i only presently live with 4 of em.
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To briefly talk about the lads:
Una: a tentacruel i caught as a tentacool and used in Johto. She’s probably the smallest and nicest tentacruel I’ve ever met! She lives in my pond out back. She’s super affectionate and loves hugs, which I’d be cool with if not for the venom.
Penny: a shiny ariados i found here in Lavender Town actually. She’s great, actually a saint. I’m outta the house pretty often, and she’s my main line of home defense! She just sits up in the rafters. Bit of a big baby tho.
Roleplay: this little spook I found in Alola. Was checking out some haunted mall and this little booger just kinda latched onto my leg and refused to let go. Super affectionate, but also timid. I’m pretty sure she’s in the cupboards usually, though I don’t ever know where EXACTLY she hides during the day. Shy to new comers but warms up fast. She also refuses to leave my property, which makes vet visits fun…
Suki: If Roleplay isn’t my partner Pokemon, then Suki is. Found this little shit in Hau’oli city at the tail end of my Alola trip. She just kinda started following me and effectively caught herself in my sleep. She’s super energetic and mischievous (frankly more than I typically have the energy for) and gets on well with the others. Follows me everywhere and likes hiding in my hats.
I also live with this jigglypuff lookin thing I found on a vacation to Paldea with my girlfriend, but he’s not really part of the household. Call him Korbous, or Korbo for short.
(Oh right, I also take asks or something…)
(OOC: Yo, guy running this here, just a quick heads up that Im gonna be a little loose with some bits of game cannon, and also that I’m gonna treat some Pokémon changes I wish were real as though they were (common examples: ninetails is part ghost and there’s a regional variant/fake of Aipom based on the White Hand thing. These will mostly just be type or ability changes, but regional variants I’ve thought up for Kanto will be acknowledged, so keep that in mind.)
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andagii-writes · 1 year
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Uhhh... turns out the first half was cavity-inducing enough to stand on its own so here it is, my self-indulgent Tumblr 6th anniversary piece.
SYNOPSIS
Hazuki Liassa is leaving her birth town for the first time in her life. Sure, it's only the local train out to the beachside town of Kagas Inlet, but anything outside Haino Springs is still outside. Her first-time traveling jitters are even worse though, because her boyfriend(?) is right next to her. Liassa tries to sort through her nerves as she scrambles to describe her relationship to the nonchalant Kozaki Aren.
1st person POV | 1,407 words.
CW for references to self-harming.
It’s just a beach party to celebrate graduation. Me and Aren—we’re only here together on the local train to Kagas Inlet because everyone else asked us to scout the summer vacation crowds. We’re just supposed to look around, make sure the beach isn’t too crowded or closed off, look for posters about upcoming festivals—which there is; it’s the annual summer festival of Kagas Inlet that I’ll have to perform in once I turn eighteen—and we have to find a hostel or something, some kind of cheap hotel so everyone else can shower before taking the train back—
“Liassa? You breathing?”
Right. Yes, I’m breathing. I nod, but I can’t look at Aren. My face’s too hot.
“Well, first time outta town. I get you’re nervous.” Aren chuckles, his voice as gentle as the prayers he muttered over my bandaged arms last year. “Dunno why the others wouldn’t believe me about Kagas this time of year.”
I crumple the ends of my sleeves into my fists as Naomi’s giggle rings in my ears. Because, she said, you two need a proper beach date before me ‘n Yagi come crash it!
…This is so pathetic of me. Aren never called this a date. He’s just doing a favor for the rest of the group, like always. So it can’t be a date.
Not with me, anyway.
The train car sways with a rhythmic clankety-clank. Morning sun warms the back of my neck before another sway nudges me against Aren. Outside, the town I’m leaving for the first time in my life disappears beyond a bend in the tracks, forest and foliage steadily obscuring Haino Springs away.
“It’s… honestly kind of surreal.” The gleam of the sun casts bands across Aren’s glasses. “But I’m excited. The soonest I could have gone otherwise was next year, so I’m happy to go now. With everyone.”
“Before everyone. Naomi shoved you into this too, y’know.”
“I don’t mind. It’s kinda like—!” Like a date. Didn’t I just say it’s not? Gods, how did I choke it down in time? I’d ask Shirai if he stopped me, but our connection fades the further the train pulls away from his shrine at Haino Springs. That might mean I have some sense, after all.
Aren slouches in his seat. “It is, isn’t it? Given we haven’t gone out in a while.”
The heat in my face sinks into chills down my back. “Did—did I say it out loud? I don’t mean—I wasn’t insinuating—!”
“Nah. But it clicked.” I can’t see his face from behind my hands, but I can hear the laugh in his words. Aren’s grinning. “Naomi’s always looked out for us in her own weird way.”
I’m glad there’s almost no one else on this train. If I look at my reflection in the window across from me, I know all I’d see is red. “I’m sorry, Aren, it’s really my fault. I was so busy after I got out the hospital. Make-ups and estate work and…”
I’m finally looking at him for the first time that day—to apologize, of all things. But even that starts to fade from my throat, because I know now, way better than before, that Aren sees no reason for me to apologize. So I end up staring at him again. I’m dazed. A little dizzy. I still can’t really believe Aren’s next to me like this.
He cocks his head to the side, the glint across his glasses shifting with him. The breeze from an oscillating fan overhead musses the fringes of his dark hair, and for a moment, I can see the true color of his eyes. “Demonic,” according to the senior priestesses, but to me, Aren’s eyes are the color of a kind sunset.
I knot my sleeves into my sweaty hands, my mind’s voice lost to the echoing drums of my own heartbeat. Aren’s smile always makes me so weak.
“Hey.” His fingertips glide through my hair. “I know. You’ve been working hard.”
I don’t know if I’ll ever understand why or how Kozaki Aren ever developed feelings for someone like me. There’s probably some merit to the rumors—that my kagura carries the power of seduction—and the charm on Aren had yet to be dispelled.
But I can feel Shirai admonishing me; it’s that wrench in my chest. I can barely see the outskirts of Haino Springs, and I’ve never been this far from the kami I house, but he still guides my thoughts: Aren wears glasses to block his sensitivity to certain powers. Even if my dance had any powers of bewitchment, Aren’s naked eye would have seen through those spells. Coupled with the innate abilities of his own kami, Aren can break almost any charm or spell.
He's just that powerful on his own.
Meaning, I have no power over him, and I give him no benefit.
Yet he was still the first to find me when I cut too deep.
Aren pulls his hand away, the edges of the tape around nearly all his fingers dragging a few strands of my hair. He hurries an apology as he carefully eases off each black strand.
The train, racing past fields of rice paddies, slows as it rounds another bend. My first glimpse of the sea glitters like a multifaceted mirror, so dazzling that I bounce out of my seat and paste my face against the window.
Aren’s right next to me, his hand against my back. “Fog’s just starting to burn off,” he says. “Nice day like this might bring out a bigger crowd.”
“We should have brought something. An umbrella or a cooler box. Towels, or, or… anything, really.”
Even with the bindings across his hands, Aren’s strong enough to keep me and himself steady as the train sways again. “I know a place,” he says. “We’ll grab something there. To stake out a spot, right?”
“And then we can text Naomi for whatever else we need.”
“You mean, ‘text Naomi so Yagi can carry it.’”
We laugh at his expense but plan to find as much as possible ourselves to spare poor Yagi.
The train pulls past the outer residential neighborhoods of Kagas Inlet. As we ride slower, the sea spans wider into view. I can barely tear my eyes away from it. But I sit down again, Aren’s hand sliding away from my back as he settles next to me. “We have plenty of time ‘til they show up though. So we’ll take it easy.”
When Aren says “easy,” the burdens buzzing in my head always slow down and lighten. They drop to the very bottom of my priorities, because the most important thing to me, when I’m against him like this, is to stay in this moment as long as possible. Here, where I can I both hear and feel his voice, his breath, his heartbeat. The drone of the fan above, the sway and roll of the train, the passing shadows of the telephone poles—all these become part of this moment, and I commit myself to being here with Aren.
Arm around my shoulders, Aren speaks his thoughts aloud, but his voice is gentle, contained within the space between us. “We’ll take a walk. Y’know, see some of the culture—you want to learn more about this place before next year, right? So I’ll show you what I learned.
“Oh, and let’s find a place to eat too. You haven’t had breakfast, right?”
No, I haven’t. Catching the earliest train from Haino to Kagas meant I spent a long, excruciating hour and then some to sneak past the priestesses, including my grandmother and my sister. Breakfast, even the quick snack my Auntie Hisui offered at the side gate of the estate, could have cost me a minute too long.
“Alright. I know some spots. We’ll pick up snacks as we’re walking. It’s a lot of good eats around Kagas.”
The interphone crackles, announcing the train’s last stop: Upper Kagas, Bayside Boulevard. As the station platform looms near, the slowing train keens and whistles. Then, the train pitches, and we finally lurch into a stop.
Aren rises from his seat as the train doors slide open. He offers his bandaged hand to me. “C’mon then, Liassa. It’s a date. Just you and me.”
I take his hand. He is my glittering sea as he is my unbounded sky.
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sarah-dipitous · 1 year
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Hellsite Nostalgia Tour 2023 Day 226
Book of the Damned
“Book of the Damned”
Plot Description: When Charlie calls to say she’s found the Book of the Damned, the brier he’s race to meet her. But someone else is not on her trail too
Would I Survive the First Five Minutes??: Charlie might have the training and skills to get out of this alive, but u don’t think I would
Pfffft, Castiel not allowing Metatron ANY form of pleasure, not even songs he might like
Cas complaining to Sam over the phone that he just wants to kill Metatron right now. I love him. Man, when he said that Metatron was his new punching bag, he MEANT it
The way Sam is now finding out that the Mark is a curse and Rowena is Crowley’s mom in one conversation like Dean just forgot to tell him
The actual look of hope in Dean’s eyes when Charlie says she’s got a book that can cure any form of damnation.
*noises of discomfort* Dean’s TOO happy about this. Things are going TOO well. “The Boys Are Back In Town” is playing in the impala. Sam is SMILING. I don’t think I wanna know how poorly this is going to turn
WARNING: DEAN WANTS TO GO ON A BEACH VACATION WHEN THIS IS ALL DONE. I can’t handle how this might turn out
I’m trying to piece together why Dean touching the book is a bad thing. I mean, obviously because the completely dissociated and was hearing strange whispers, but why did that happen?
I’m also curious as to who the undercover angel in the diner (at least I’m guessing they’re an angel) is going to be going after, Cas or Metatron or both
Both, I guess. Holy shit… what if that was the Cupid from way back? Welp, guess it doesn’t matter, Metatron just killed him saving Cas’s life
The book is weird and gross and is having a bad effect on everyone in the cabin. I’d love to be done with it
Poor Dean…oh they’re finally having this out. The what happens when Dean can’t fight the Mark anymore fight
“We’ll do what we need to and deal with the consequences later” the Winchester way
Sam, you say you didn’t mean what you said to Dean about him saving you from the Trials, but…it was really convincing when you said it and then left
Oh…oh, Cas…no one deserves to have their entire raison d’etre questioned like that but Metatron’s not completely wrong. What IS your mission now? Is it purely still atonement for what you’ve been involved in doing to heaven (purposely or unwittingly)?
Goddammit. No. Nonononono, Metatron should have never been trusted without the handcuffs. Fuck Metatron
Sam’s an interesting study (or the writers are inconsistent). He’s somehow come to realize how much he loves hunting with Dean (would have been nice to see that progression), and when faced with having to say out loud what he’d do if he couldn’t do that anymore because Dean was gone, he can’t finish the sentence (though last time that happened for a YEAR, he settled down really quickly)
Cas’s wings have seen better days but he’s got his grace back 🎉🎉🎉 at the cost of losing Metatron and the Demon tablet…oh yes, the Demon tablet is back
So now we’ve got confirmation from the family who’ve guarded and used the book for their own nefarious purposes that it CAN cure the Mark but OF COURSE at a super high price, and we gotta get Charlie outta there
$20 says Sam doesn’t actually burn it…that he actually just burned his notes on it…
All this time, and I didn’t realize Cas and Charlie have never met??
CHARLIE. You need to not be wearing so many layers…is that a Lumberjanes shirt?!?! Like the Nate Stevenson created comic??? IS IT?! (After a google search, inconclusive. But to me it is…)
Cas healed Charlie’s carpal tunnel and bullet wound and Charlie asks him if they just became best friends. I wish they would be.
Fuck…I KNEW IT. I knew he didn’t burn the real book. Before the reveal of who’s on the other side of the table from Sam, I’m gonna take….I’m gonna take one guess, actually. I think it might be Crowley (based on the fact that they have his contact info FOR SURE), but runners up are Metatron and Rowena.
ROWENA!!!!!!!!! Oh, amazing move. Sam, you are an absolute moron, but I’m so excited to see that it’s her. She’s who I WANTED it to be but I couldn’t figure out how Sam would have gotten in contact with her
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lowtaxsa · 1 year
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Down and Out in the Big City
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Greetings, my fellow seekers of self-improvement! Dr. Fred Malalavich here, back again to enlighten you with tales of the bizarre, twisted, and downright ludicrous. Today, we'll be taking a deep dive into the seedy world of one Lowtax, a down-and-out eternal grifter who's made it his life's mission to con, swindle, and bamboozle his way through life. As we embark on this wild ride, let us extract valuable lessons from Lowtax's misadventures and apply them to our own journey of self-improvement.
Our journey begins with Lowtax, half-asleep in his dingy apartment, already cursing the cruel world that forces him to wake up before noon. He scowls at the peeling wallpaper and contemplates his next move. "Dot coms, e-businesses, gotta make that internet money," he mutters to himself, rubbing his bloodshot eyes.
Heaving his lanky frame out of bed, Lowtax stumbles toward the mirror, scrutinizing his scruffy visage. "Gotta look sharp to fleece these suckers," he thinks, scraping a dirty razor across his chin. "Today's the day, baby. Can't let the seedy underbelly of this town get the best of me."
On his way out the door, Lowtax spots a fresh eviction notice. He snorts derisively, crumples it up, and tosses it aside. "Good luck collecting from me, losers," he smirks, as he steps into the shady streets, teeming with shady characters and even shadier opportunities.
As Lowtax navigates the urban jungle, his mind races with possibilities. "Alright, first things first, gotta find some desperate chumps with cash to burn," he muses. "Maybe I can convince 'em to invest in a new line of artisanal vape pens, or a subscription service for designer burlap sacks. Yeah, that's the ticket!"
Lowtax spots a group of gullible-looking tourists snapping selfies by a graffiti-covered wall. "Perfect," he thinks, sidling up to them with a grin. "Hey there, folks! Ever wanted to own a piece of the hottest new trend in eco-fashion? Just hand over your cash, and I'll make you a partner in my revolutionary burlap sack empire!" The tourists, bewildered and intrigued, hand over their vacation funds, buying into Lowtax's absurd pitch.
Flush with cash, Lowtax slinks into a seedy dive bar, looking to score some cheap booze and cheaper company. "Alright, gotta keep this train rollin'," he thinks, nursing a warm beer. "Maybe I can swindle the bartender into giving me free drinks if I promise to promote his rat-infested hellhole on my super-popular blog."
As he sips his beer, Lowtax spots a shifty character in the corner. "This guy's gotta have some dirt on the mayor or something," he thinks, sauntering over. "Hey there, buddy, you look like a man who knows things. What do you say we team up and blackmail the bigwigs in this town, huh? We'll make a killing!"
The shifty guy, it turns out, is an undercover cop, and Lowtax's plan to make a quick buck by blackmailing the powerful quickly falls apart. He's dragged off in handcuffs, cursing his rotten luck, and vowing to bounce back even stronger.
At the police station, Lowtax finds himself tossed into a dirty holding cell. As he sulks in the corner, he notices a deputy leaning against the wall, absentmindedly spinning a set of keys around his finger. The deputy introduces himself as "Spoons" and seems to take a perverse interest in Lowtax's misfortunes. "So, you thought you could pull a fast one on the mayor, huh?" Spoons chuckles, not quite maliciously, but with an unmistakable air of schadenfreude.
Lowtax, never one to miss an opportunity, decides to befriend Spoons, thinking he might be a useful pawn in his grand escape plan. "Hey, Spoons, you ever feel like you're stuck in a dead-end job, bossed around by idiots with shiny badges? I've got a proposition for you. Help me outta here, and we can both stick it to the man and make a fortune in the process!"
Spoons, intrigued by Lowtax's offer and secretly nursing his own grudges against the higher-ups, agrees to consider the proposal. "Alright, I'll think about it," he grumbles, "But if you're just jerking me around, I swear I'll make your life hell in here."
As Lowtax and Spoons plot their grand escape, a sudden explosion rocks the police station. A group of Antifa activists, determined to free one of their own from the clutches of the law, have blown a literal hole in the wall of Lowtax's cell. Seizing the moment, Lowtax yells to Spoons, "Now's our chance! Let's get the hell out of here!"
Spoons hesitates, torn between his duty and his desire for revenge against his oppressive superiors. Finally, he makes a decision, grabbing Lowtax by the arm and pulling him through the hole in the wall. "You better not screw me over," he warns Lowtax, as they sprint out of the police station and into the chaotic night.
Lowtax, grinning like a madman, can't believe his luck. He's managed to escape the long arm of the law, and he's got a new partner in crime to boot. Together with Spoons, Lowtax dives headfirst back into the seedy underbelly of the city, ready to concoct even more outrageous schemes and swindle his way to the top. It's just another day in the life of Lowtax, the eternal grifter, always looking for the next big score.
So, my dear misguided miscreants, that was the dark and twisted tale of Lowtax's adventures in the seedy underbelly of the city. A man whose mind is as tangled as the schemes he concocts, and whose interactions with the world around him are as off-color as they come. What have we learned from this journey, you might ask? As we strive for self-improvement, it's essential to recognize the pitfalls that come with pursuing shortcuts and dishonesty in our lives. Let us take Lowtax's story as a cautionary tale, reminding us to stay on the straight and narrow path to personal growth and to resist the temptation of instant gratification through deception.
Moreover, it's important to surround ourselves with positive influences and to distance ourselves from people like Lowtax, who lurk in the shadows, ready to swindle you out of your hard-earned cash. Embrace the power of honesty, integrity, and perseverance, as these values will ultimately lead you to a more fulfilling and successful life.
But before I go, let me introduce you to a revolutionary product that will absolutely change your life: Dr. Fred Malalavich's MindMender™! This incredible mental healthcare product uses patented brainwave technology to soothe your troubled mind and unlock your true potential. With the MindMender™, you'll be able to rid yourself of negative thoughts, alleviate stress, and develop an unshakable confidence that will propel you toward your goals. It may look like a simple headband with flashy lights and buttons, but trust me, it's so much more. In fact, if you call now, we'll even throw in a bonus MindMender™ pocket edition – perfect for on-the-go mental rejuvenation!
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Alright. My family update.
My mom got back from Ireland at the beginning of this year. I guess she’s fine. I haven’t really seen her. Not because I don’t want to, school just started back as soon as she got home. So, I’ve seen her once or twice since. My dad was in Ireland for the month of December. Good for him. Which left my brother alone for Christmas. I had invited him to come with me to the Zamora Christmas but he had a friend from law school invite him up to their Christmas. Ceire was in town for a minute at the beginning of December. That was fine. There was a moment when we were hanging out, and Ceire was talking about Michelle’s sister in that she was so into drugs and this abusive relationship that she was choosing to be homeless somewhere in Oklahoma. They were laughing about it, and I said, “Well, noted. If my sister ever becomes homeless in Oklahoma, pushing around a shopping cart, I’m hunting her down and throwing her in the back of my car. End of story.” Well, then Michelle says, “Well now we know how to get you to visit!!!!!!” Honestly, was kind of mad. Here’s the thing. All Ceire ever talks about is how much she hates where she lives and that it’s honestly not safe. I only have a certain amount of vacation a year. One week specifically now that I work for a small business that can’t afford to give people more within the first year of employment. Why would I go out to the middle of bumfuck Oklahoma with the little amount of vacation I have? Nothing outside of my seeing my sister seems remotely enticing to me to spend the little vacation time I have out there. I’m sure she gets mad every time I go to Hawaii, but my opportunity to go to Hawaii is not going to be there forever and I want to take advantage of that opportunity as much as I can with the vacation time I have. Sounds a little selfish but I have to be selfish to survive these days.
Ceire has been talking about moving back for like two years now and won’t because of Mom and Dad? Sorry, I’m not buying it. Mom and Dad would literally pay for it. And for Michelle, if it meant getting Ceire home and away from Oklahoma. Everything is cheaper here in Kentucky and she could find a decent place here with a better job. I think Ceire just wants to suffer. Seriously. I know that sounds harsh but apparently, she was starving out in Oklahoma when Michelle lost her job and before Ceire got her job. Starving to the point in which they started scamming Walmart and then got banned from Walmart. She’s lucky that’s all that happened and that she didn’t go to jail. Why didn’t she tell us? At least tell me? Or maybe she didn’t because I ratted her out when she was physically in danger because Michelle’s ex was trying to kill her for taking Michelle from him, so now she doesn’t trust me for saying enough is enough? Who cares I guess. How do I know all of this about Walmart? She told me in a drunken stupor when we all played games at my parent's house with Sean and two of his friends. She was so uncomfortable being around everyone that she couldn’t do it without drinking. And all we were doing was playing games. That's it. She drank so much that Michelle and Vineza had to take the bottle from her because she started drinking straight from it. She fell down the stairs trying to get away from everything. I was so mad.
Zoë, surprisingly, was the one who followed her downstairs after Ceire fell down them. Sean and I eventually got up and started looking for her. Sean found her vape on the stairs and handed it to me. He turned his back, and you better bet I ripped the shit out of that while I could. It’s been so long that it burned the hell outta my lungs. Or maybe it was just that strong. That was probably the beginning of the deterioration of my own mental health. December was not a good time for me. Sean asked me, “Why does Ceire hate us so much? What did we do? And, if she hates us so much, why does she bother visiting?” I know why Ceire doesn’t like Sean, and I probably don’t have it in me to tell him, nor should I be the one to communicate that to him. But for Ceire to not tell me that she’s starving out in Oklahoma sparks a different kind of anger. So, if people ask me how Ceire is doing, I’m like, “WHO KNOWS??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.” But they can afford special edition presses of Vinyl. They can afford tickets to see Taylor Swift. But they still somehow can’t afford to move back. It’s fine.
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seemslegitflapjacks · 2 years
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So, This Is Love?
WARNING!!!
The following content may contain scenes and mentions of serious topics such as domestic abuse, heavy swearing, violence, and more. If you are sensitive to anything of these topics please don’t read this.
Jeff must’ve been really dumb to think it was over for them.
It was mid December, the rare occurrence of snow had blessed the small coastal town of Saint Hutchinson. Everyone was bundled up and mounded underneath piles of heavy blankets in their condos and beach houses. Winter was slow, the lack of tourism allowed the town to get peace of mind for once. The beaches empty of any vacationers, replaced with surfers who seemed to have no regard for the high winds and freezing cold water. It would’ve been beautiful, if Jeff hadn’t hated winter with every fiber of his being. The cold wind viciously bit at his cheeks and the top of his nose, his ears were in agony from the freezing temperatures. The dirty blonde blinked and sniffled every so often to keep the snowflakes and snot from sticking to his face.
This was Hell on Earth, he thought.
Well, he’d only been half right in his opinion. The boy had recently cut messy ties with his best-enemy-turned-boyfriend Randy Warren. He’d gotten the balls to stand his ground against the fiery ginger, kicking him to the curb as hard as he could. He couldn’t say he hated Randy, because he didn’t. He could never hate him, and maybe that was the scariest part about their relationship. Jeff never had anyone else vacating the spot in his heart. It was sad, pathetic even. But what was to be expected from someone so messy and confused with themselves?
“Aye! Bitch! Turn around like I asked the first three times!” The all too familiar rough Brooklyn accent screamed.
“Randy, look, just leave me alone.” Jeff sighed, picking up his pace.
“No, I won’t. You’re gonna fuckin’ talk to me!” Randy demanded, refusing to give up.
“Randy we’re over, fuck man just-“ The blonde was interrupted mid sentence as the redhead snatched him by the back of his hair and threw him up against the wall beside them
“We’re over when I say we’re over Woods.” He growled, venom seethed through his cigarette stained teeth.
The shorter teenager struggled for a moment, his hands reached back in an attempt to pry the baseball player off of him. However, this worked against Jeff as he felt the toe of Randy’s sneaker get rammed into his gut. Said boy doubled over in pain, grabbing his stomach instinctively to protect it from any more blows.
“I saw you hangin’ with Keith. I knew it. You’re a fuckin’ harlot aren’t ya!? You like goin’ around, playin’ me like that!? Huh? Well I’ve got news for you pretty boy,” Randy yelled as he dragged Jeff up once more by his long hair. His rough hands forced the blonde to look up at him; “ain’t nobody, and I mean nobody, makes a fool outta me.” Randy snarled as he punched Jeff square in the nose, the cartilage made a sickening crack from the impact of his fist.
“Randy- stop- you’re hurting me!“ Jeff yelped, tears in his eyes as blood began to flow from his nose.
The ginger looked down at him for a moment. His heavy breaths made visible by the frosty air around them. He looked so angry, with the way his thick brows arched into his Roman nose, distasteful expressions were hard to miss from him. Jeff shivered, the harsh winds accompanied by Randy’s glare sent his body into overdrive. As Jeff’s eyes met Randy’s, the redhead instantly softened, almost as if a switch had been flipped within him.
“Fuck- baby I’m so sorry. Shit, ya know how I get when I’m all worked up.” He apologized frantically, releasing Jeff’s hair from his iron grip. “Here, I’ll take you to my place, I’m gonna fix ya up-“ He rambled, standing the blonde upright.
“No- Randy please.” He sighed, quick to spit the blood out that had collected in the back of his throat and on his chapped lips.
“That wasn’t me suggesting, baby cakes, that was me tellin’ ya I was gonna take care of ya.” Randy replied in a stern tone. Jeff didn’t argue with him any further.
Jeff felt Randy pull him into his side, the pair beginning to head up the sidewalk into the gaited residential. He felt as the hot drops of blood spattered into the snow and on his clothes. All the while Randy muttered sweet nothings and apologies to him. A territorial arm rested around his waist, as if to keep him away from danger. When in reality he was right next to it.
They halted in front of a large home, Randy punched in the code to unlock the front door. Jeff was instantly greeted by the presence of the boy’s Doberman Pinscher, Dutch. Dutch was a sweet enough dog, but could get angry if you messed with his Kong toy. Randy’s hand came into Jeff’s line of sight once more, the blonde flinched back hard. The redhead cupped his hand over his still bleeding nose, shoving their way inside the home as he used his free hand to close the front door.
The upstairs was where they’d retreated to, both of them took care as to not get a drop of blood on the carpeted stairs. Randy’s mother wouldn’t be pleased if she’d come home to find her near white carpet tarnished by blood. No matter how much she adored Jeff’s presence in her home. Randy brought him in his room, then into the attached bathroom within it. Jeff felt his calloused hand leave his face, the boy took a step back to carelessly flick off the blood that pooled within his palm. Randy’s hands wrapped under the blonde’s thighs, a light noise came from him as he hoisted Jeff up onto the bathroom counter.
“Here baby, let me get your jacket off.” He offered, grabbing the zipper on the thickly lined Northface, pulling it down in one swift motion, wrestling it off his beloved.
“Can you hand me some tissues?” Jeff asked, now having to catch the blood in his own hands. Randy nodded, grabbing a roll of toilet paper and handing it to him.
Jeff quickly stuffed up his nose, grabbing extra to wipe the blood off of his hand. Even without the blood his knuckles and fingertips were still an irritated red from how cold it had been. He’d gained clarity of mind now, just blankly staring down at the white bathroom counter. Jeff could already feel the tissues were soaked, reaching to grab new ones to replace them. His arm was put to a halt, grabbed by its wrist. His eyes looked up, connecting with Randy’s muddy hazel colored irises. Jeff blinking at him a few times, silently asking as to why he’d been stopped.
“I’m gonna fix your nose.” Randy told him, turning his chin to look up and face him straight.
“What? No- Randy that’s gonna hurt.” Jeff protested, reeling his head back so that the other could not touch it.
“Well do you wanna be crooked?” He asked impatiently, reaching as he grabbed the sides of Jeff’s head to pull him back.
“No!” The blonde answered.
“Then sit still and let me do it!” Randy snapped, roughly holding his hand in place.
Jeff remained still, Randy positioning his thumbs to both sides of his crooked nose bridge. The blonde whimpered, closing his eyes as he grabbed Randy’s forearms, bracing for the pain. He felt himself begin to tremble from anxiety.
“It’s ok baby, I love you.” Randy assured.
In one swift move, Randy shoved the bridge of Jeff’s nose back into place. A blood curdling cry of pain erupting from his lungs, his grip on Randy’s forearms nearing that of The Hulk’s. Hot tears fell from his eyes as pathetic sobs came from his throat. Randy quickly reacted, beginning to shush the crying teenager as he slowly pulled the blood soaked tissues from his nose, helping him put in fresh ones to help the blood clot up.
“It’s ok baby, I got you, c’mere.” Randy hushed, bringing the other into a nurturing embrace.
Jeff folded, clutching Randy as he cried on his shoulder. Randy patting his back to calm him down, soft hushes escaping his lips. Jeff shouldn’t be doing this with him, not anymore. Randy was bad for him. Their relationship was a mess of screaming fights and hits, but he couldn’t stay away. Jeff could never resist Randy’s aura. His body craved for the other’s hot touches to burn sin into his once innocent skin, he wanted their lips to touch and to drink him all in, Jeff wanted to be so close that there wasn’t a gap of space between them. At times he found they fit perfectly, others he’d struggle to put together pieces of their ever changing jigsaw puzzle.
He frustratedly began to pull at the material of Randy’s puffy jacket, wanting it she’d from his body. The ginger sighing with a light chuckle, his arms pulling away from Jeff for the short moment it took to unzip and toss the jacket. Once it was done away with his hands placed themselves comfortably on the other’s hips. Randy then moved himself forwards, catching Jeff by the bruised and bloodied lips. His eyes falling shut as he pulled the other into a brief, but passionate, kiss. Randy’s arms then moved under Jeff’s thighs once more and lifted him off the counter. The ginger carried the blonde to his bed, where he set him down, crawling over Jeff as he laid behind him. One of his arms reached and pulled his lover against him, a leg swung over him as well. Now completely trapped, there wasn’t much for Jeff to do about his predicament, other than to sit and wait until Randy eventually got tired of being sweet.
“You know I love you, right?” Randy asked, leaning to whisper in Jeff’s ear.
“Mhm.” Jeff nodded, hesitantly holding Randy’s hand in his own.
Randy nested his face within the crook of Jeff’s neck, giving it a few kisses. Jeff could only think to himself, staring blankly at the wall of Randy’s room.
So, this is love?
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Kokomo
Steve lets it slip one day, an off-hand remark over dinner,
"So, I, uh, I was thinking of going to visit my Aunt in a couple of weeks.”
"Yeah, where's this one live then?" Billy has to ask, because Steve has family all over. There’s some of his Dad's side scattered over almost every state, and his Mom's side is all dotted in pockets around Europe. So Billy isn’t all that surprised when Steve says, "Over in Kokomo. You wanna come? She'll like you."
And OK, maybe geography isn't Billy's strongest point. But he's seen Cocktail a few too many times and he heard the song even more and maybe he shouldn’t put all his faith in the lyrics of the Beach Boys but...
Kokomo.
Off the Florida Keys, right?
Afternoon delight, cocktails and moonlit nights
Yeah Billy's up for some of that.
So it’s a bit of a shock when he turns up, ready for their exotic getaway with a suitcase of swimwear, flip-flops and very little else in one hand, and his passport in the other, only to be met by Steve’s bemused expression and his equally confused, "Dude, what are you doing? It's just a quick drive."
"To the airport?"
And Billy can’t quite understand why Steve’s so puzzled, but Steve just shakes his head,
"No. To...to Kokomo. I wasn't gonna stay over."
"Huh?" And Billy knew Steve also didn’t have a great grasp of geography, but surely he knew they couldn’t drive all the way to Florida and back in a day. 
"It's, yeah, barely a two hour drive.” Steve’s speaking slowly now. Like Billy’s the one not quite getting something. Which is fair, because Billy is absolutely not getting something.
“To...Florida?”
Steve smiles a little nervously, “No. To Kokomo.” 
“Which is in Florida. Or...close to it? The Bahamas or...” Billy waves his passport, “I wasn’t sure exactly-”
Steve's looking at him all...soft. Fond. 
“Billy, baby, it’s over in Howard County,” Billy gives him a blank look, so Steve continues, “Y’know. Where Ivy Tech is.” Billy’s still not quite there, so Steve gives him the final push, “In Indiana. The state where we...live?”
“But. No. Because-” Billy shakes his head, fumbling to explain himself and ends up singing the song, “Bodies in the sand. Tropical drink melting in your-”
But he’s cut off by Steve's bark of laughter,
“My Aunt will definitely mix you a Pina Colada if you ask nicely. Might even put an umbrella in it too, baby. But no. No sand. Unless she's still got my cousin's old sandbox out in the yard."
And he laughs again. Wiping tears from his eyes before he takes Billy’s case from his hands and plants a kiss right on his pouting lips, “Cheer up, Bill. It’s sweet. You’re sweet. Adorable. Didn’t you think we’d’ve discussed it a little more if I wanted to sweep you away to some tropical paradise?”
Billy can’t help but smile as Steve kisses him again, lips quirking up as he realises how dumb he’s been,
“Dunno. Never really...never been somewhere fancy. Feel like you owe me a proper vacation now, getting my hopes up like this.”
“You got your own hopes up, dumbass,” Steve bats at Billy’s arm, but lets himself get swept up into the hug anyway, “But yeah, yeah. Maybe we do deserve a little trip outta town soon. Somewhere nice? Maybe, uh, Aruba? Or Jamaica? Cause, ‘Bill I wanna take ya to Bermuda, Bahama. Come on pretty-’”
Billy’s kiss cuts off the rest of Steve’s so-called singing.
But he knows he’s not heard the last of this one. Not for a long time. 
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