#“IMAGINE BEING LOVED BY ME” i mean COME ONNNNNNNNNNNN

[inawearyworld]

talk by hozier is veeeeeeeeeery fickelgruber coded i think (…imagine telling my younger self who knew only catcf that i’d type that sentence) particularly at the start of their relationship

wren is young, idealistic, poetic, and-at the start-naive. she’d never experienced the pretty words or sweeping romance in anything outside of the stories she’d acted out. and felix, being the calculating man he is, knew that and used it to his advantage.

i mean, we’ve got the receipts-if he was like *that* towards the chief during sweet tooth, imagine what he’s like when he’s *really* going for someone. all spun sentences and ghosts of a touch, all promise and overwhelm and a ridiculously obvious honeytrap that one can’t help but fall into. “TALK” BY HOZIER.

[rj-s]

As If It’s Your Last

Reader x Yeji

Requested by anon

Genre: fluff, high school au, friends to lovers

Words: 1.8k

A/N: Hi I’m so sowwy this took so long. It’s currently four in the morning and this is quite long compared to my previous ones. But I really liked this one uwu. Me did got into kpop because of AIIYL soooo yeahhh. Again, I didn’t really got into the high school part? I hope you still like it tho. Thank you for requesting!

22 Jun 2017

It was just an ordinary school day, doing English in maths, chit-chatting in VA, and sneaking phone out in Science. Yes, very typical.

Your friend, Chaeryeong decided to bring you to her dance studio after school. You were never really into Kpop. You were more like a "Twinkie" who seems intimidating to others. However, you and Chaeryeong knew each other since forever, she knew the real you.

Sometimes, she felt like you just hanging out with her and her sisters is not enough. She wanted you to have more friends and join more activities but you just said it's fine. She was hoping bringing you to the studio will help.

Entering the studio, you sat down at the back.

"You're not going to join?"

You looked up at her. "Nah... I can't..."

"Well, okay. I hope you will change your mind though..."

"괜찮아..." (It's okay...)

She nodded and went to warm up.

You started scrolling your phone until you heard footsteps, and you looked up. A cat-eyed girl ran in, hands on her knees, breathing heavily.

"Hi... I... I'm sorry I'm... late-"

She looked at you and froze, with her eyes wide open. You started to worry, 'Is there something on my face? Do I know her? Oh my God-' Your thoughts were cut out by your best friend, "Oh right, Y/N, this is Yeji unni, she is from school. And Yeji unni, you know Y/N." She said with a smirk, the cat-eyed girl started to blush and looked away.

'Oh, she is from school.' You thought.

You caught her staring at you a few times through the mirror's reflection, she looked away quickly.

'Cute' You thought.

They started the practice when Chaeryeong's sister, Chaeyeon finally arrived. It was not the first time you see the Lee sisters dance, but Yeji, she is something else. The way she looked at you through the mirror when she was dancing gave you chills. It's like her glances can kill.

'Oh wow.'

When the practice ended, the four of you stayed because the Lee sisters suggested a get-to-know-each-other-more gathering. Well, they ordered chicken, you can't say no to chicken.

As you guys were waiting for the food, Chaeyeon suddenly pulled her phone out, "Have you guys listened to the latest Blackpink song yet?" 'Blackpink? As in black and pink???' The three of you said no. She signed and played the mv. It was like just Kpop at first, but when you listen to it the second time, you started to get addicted. The Lee sisters knew you way too much, "Y/N si, do you wanna learn the dance?"

"What- No-"

"We saw you nodding your head to the music, also the rap part!"

It's not a secret that you like raps but the girl with bangs just did so well and you're obsessed already.

"Come onnnnnnnnnnnn, you love to danceeeee."

Chaeyeon said and Chaeryeong pulled you up. Even though you acted like you didn't want it, you were glad your friends knew you that well. All of you picked your parts and started to learn the dance.

Chaeyeon saw you were struggling and got behind you to help you with the moves. Little did you know, someone was watching the both of you.

"Ohhhhh, okay. I got it now, Chaeyeon unni. Thank you."

"It's okay, haha." She said as she petted your head before hugging you.

Yeji watched with a pout, "Are you jealous, unni?" Chaeryoung teased. "Wha- No-" The cat-eyed girl got flustered again. Was it love at first sight? No. You were the "Twinkie" of the school which amazed her, you and the Lee sisters are best friends, it's hard not to notice you.

"They look good together..." She mumbled.

"THE FOOD IS HERE!!!" Chaeyeon screamed.

"Yah, unni! We're just right here." You said as you rub your ears.

"Awe, I'm sorry, my poor baby." She said as she hugged you and kissed you on your forehead.

Yeji pouted again, not knowing how to react. She wanted to get out of here and cry, but she can't. It'd be weird, and she wanted to get to know you. Maybe not as a love interest, but at least being friends would be nice. She held herself together and sat down on the floor with you all and ate.

7 Aug 2017

Three had turned to four, now that Yeji knew that you and Chaeyeon are just good friends made her relieved. You four hanged out even during summer, and Yeji finally dared to ask you to hang out with her, just the two of you.

"So."

"Yeah?"

"Where are we going?"

"Oh right, sorry haha. We're going to the carnival!"

"Wait, really?" You've been talking nonstop about the carnival but the Lee sisters were just too busy to get there with you while Yeji wanted to impress you by showing you that she did listen.

She nodded.

"OH MY GOD, I LOVE YOU!" You screamed as you threw yourself onto her to gave her the best hug she's ever received. She hugged back softly, cherishing every second of it.

24 Dec 2017

You and Yeji had grown extremely close in the past few months. The Lee sisters had been teasing the two of you being wives as you two weren't separated from each other.

"I think I'm losing my best friend to Yeji unni..." Chaeryeong said dramatically while having a hand on her chest, faking a pain. "I'm losing my baby too! Oh, this is so sad!" Chaeyeon said as they pretended to cry together.

"You guys... We're literally just here..." You said as you held Yeji closer.

"And you two are cuddling in our living room!"

"It's cold, and she is soft," Yeji said as she snuggled into you more.

"Get a room already!"

'These two... Aish...' Well, you love your best friends. Even when they tease you.

With all the teasing, this had made you wonder what would it be like if you two are actually something. It would be... Nice? It's quite hard to picture as you've never imagined anything like that. A few months ago, she was just the shy girl you didn't know, and now, she's one of your best friends that you're cuddling with on Christmas Eve.

"What are you thinking?" She asked and you snapped out of your thoughts.

"Nothing just got distracted."

"Awe, okay."

You wondered why she was so shy the first time you met her. And was she... Blushing? But that also brought you back to how she dances. How her body moved so smoothly, and those glances. They're just wow.

Was it love at first sight? Probably not, but you definitely had a little crush on her when you saw her dance.

These thoughts kept you up all night, wondering what would it be to date your best friend, holding hands, cuddling, and going out, as a couple.

5 May 2018

It was the game season, Yeji invited you three to the game. You've never watched her play before so you were very excited. On the other hand, she was as nervous as hell. She wanted to impress you but she also didn't want it to be too obvious.

"You're gonna do great, I just know." You said to her with a smile before hugging her.

She really needed that kind of support at that moment, from her "future" lover.

"Y/N..."

"Hm?"

"Can I get something if I am the MVP of the season?"

"Sure, is there something in particular that you want?"

"Yeah, but I will tell you once I am the MVP."

She's always so determined, and you love that about her. It's one of her charms.

"Mhm, okay. Well, good luck!" You gave her a peck on the cheeks, not thinking about her awkwardness.

The cool air hit the baseball player's face yet her cheeks were still burning. 'But no, Yeji. You have to get your head in the game.' She thought to herself.

17 Oct 2018

The day before the last game. She was practising hard. Seeing her so serious always amazed you in all the ways. You decided to bring her lunch as she probably forgot to eat due to being so focused on practising.

"Hey there, champ."

She stopped and looked at you with a smile. That smile you adore. So pure and just pure happiness to see you.

"Hey!" She said as she wiped her sweats away.

"I brought lunch!"

"Ah, this is why I love you more than the Lees."

It's not like they don't bring her lunches during practice. It's just someone who has a favourite.

18 Oct 2018

It's the final game. Yeji tried her best to get as much point as possible. And her posture looked so good. Seeing her efforts really impressed you. You also started to wonder what was that something she wanted.

"Hwang Yeji! Hwang Yeji!"

"SHE WONNNNN Y/N!!!" Chaeyeon screamed.

You waved happily to her and she waved back.

You guys met at the changing room after everyone was gone.

"So, unni. What was that something you want? Is it a shirt? Or you want me to treat you-"

"You." She stopped you.

"It's always been you. I just want to hold you and kiss you as my girlfriend. I'm in love with you, Y/N."

Oh... That's why she acted so awkward sometimes...

"I mean I get it if you don't feel the same, but like I can't hold this any longer. Before actually knowing you, you were this cool kid that everyone secretly admired. But after knowing you, you actually have a soft side. A loving side. You're so much more than just your looks. I am so in love with you..."

"Yeji... I think I'm in love with you too... I love how you put so many efforts into everything. I love your smile and your eyes. I adore them."

She looked down after hearing that.

"Please never hide your eyes, I know how you feel insecure about them, but they're so pretty, so unique, so... You. You're you and I love you for that..." The two of you stared into each others' eyes, slowly lent in. When your lips touched, there were like fireworks inside your stomach. Your heart was skipping like crazy.

The kiss was soft. You pulled away and rest your foreheads against each others'. You both closed your eyes with a smile, just enjoying each others' company. Until one of you finally decided to break the silence.

"So... Y/N..."

"Yes... Unni?"

"Do you... Wanna maybe go out with me?"

"Of course I do!"

You hugged her tightly and she hugged you back. You still didn't let go for a while. "Y/N? Are you okay?" "Mhm" "We've been in this position for a while now." "I know." You held her as if it's your last.

[zankivich]

Dad!Shawn x Black Reader x Black Daughter: No One - A Blurb

Warnings: mini smut? Absolutely adorable cuteness? 

Shawn was home from tour. And when Shawn was home from tour, Ella tended to lose her mind in the best of ways. She didn’t want shit to do with anyone except for her daddy, and you couldn’t tell her anything because she was gonna be with him twenty-four/seven. So when Shawn came back, you usually took a couple of days off work—a week if you could manage—and it strictly became nothing but family time. And that’s what you had done this time too. But the first day you went back to work, Shawn had assured you that he and Ella just needed one more day of no school or responsibilities.

“Baby, she needs me.” He whined. “I vaguely hinted at going to school last night while she was brushing her teeth and you should’ve seen the look she gave me. It was like I stomped on her poor, precious, tiny heart and then ate it.”

You couldn’t help but snort.

“You are such a sucker. That little girl knows exactly what she’s doing, Shawn. She just knows you’ll say yes.”

You were at your vanity mirror getting ready for work like a normal person while your husband draped himself over your shoulder in sweatpants and pouted. You had vague memories of your mother scolding you for, “being so soft on that white boy.” Maybe she had a point after all.

“I just…when I left for tour she was only five babe.”  He mumbled. “And I know we agreed it was time, but I missed so much. I missed baby teeth under pillows, and picture day at school. I had to watch her first dance recital through a phone.”

You noticed the look on his face that he tended to get when he was down on himself. His eyes were downcast and he was chewing on his bottom lip as his mind ran a thousand miles a minute. You were so incredibly soft on him it was ridiculous.

“Baby,” You sighed turning to wrap your arms around his bare torso. “You know better than to beat yourself up about that. We have done so incredibly well together. Ella loves to fly. We made the monthly visits. We facetimed every night before bed. And you did see her recital because you were right there for her. And that’s what Ella knows. That her daddy is always gonna be there for her in anyway that he can. You’re too good of a dad to get down on yourself.”

One of his curls flopped in his eyes and he looked up at you from under long lashes, exactly the way your daughter tended to do. Like father like daughter.

“You really think so?”

“I know so.  Now why don’t you go wake her up and maybe we can make French toast before I go to work…since the two of you will be home all day, I gotta make sure my baby gets at least one decent meal.”

He grinned at you and quickly placed an obnoxiously sloppy kiss upon your cheek.

“I love you so much.” He whispered tugging you up from your chair and to wrap his arms around your waist.

“I love you too.”

He pressed his lips a little more urgently against yours, his palm coming to rest along your cheek as he licked inside your mouth. His other hand bunched at the material of your robe only to pull you closer against his chest. Maybe you had missed a little something too while he’d been away.

Your fingers rubbed searchingly along his chest coming to rest at the hem of his sweats as he bit roughly at your bottom lip. Shit.

“Mmm really missed you.” He mumbled against your mouth.

Shawn pulled at the tie of your robe reaching inside to nestle his hands under the meat of your thighs as he pulled you up into his arms. You’d definitely missed that.

“Thought you wanted breakfast.” You sighed as he seamed to refamiliarize himself with the skin of your neck.

“I want something for sure. Can’t really put it on a plate though.” He hummed turning to toss you back down to the sheets.

Long, wonderfully orgasmic, story short, you were late to work.

And so when you came home that day, later than usual, after maybe not the best of days, one could say you needed something good to come home too. And your husband was always one to please.

You could hear the base radiating from within the house before you even put your key in the door. Shawn had had speakers installed in almost every room in the house. When he was writing he liked to hear the music in every way imaginable, tried to see himself in a variety of places, in a variety of ways, to make sure that the song made sense everywhere.

He’d also had this beautiful, black grand piano installed in the living room. Part of it had been for him, but you had a feeling he was gonna try to get Ella on piano and guitar before she even learned multiplication if he could. And so when you entered into the house that day, Alicia Key’s “No One” was blaring from every corner of the house it seemed. And Shawn was playing right along with her from the piano, while he and Ella sang like there was no tomorrow.

“No one! No one! No Onnnnnnnnnnnne! Can get in the way of what I’m feeling!”

Shawn was beaming at their daughter as she sat ontop of the piano kicking her feet and clapping along as her rockstar dad jammed along with her.

“That’s it baby girl, sing it out!” He called pressing down harder on the keys.

He did it with the exact same energy he gave every show. Like it was fifty thousand people instead of a six year old little girl. You loved that about him, that you both mattered that much to him.

“You and me together, through the days and nights! I don’t worry, cause everything’s gonna be alright!”

“Beautiful!”

You pulled your phone out, reaching to record the absolutely precious moment before you. You figured you would wait until the song was over to intervene, but when it immediately picked up again you had a feeling they had maybe been jamming to the same song for hours. If you knew your daughter, which you did, it was definitely a request she would make. And if you knew your husband, which you also did; it was definitely a request he’d fulfill until his fingers started to bleed.

“What is all this beautiful music I’m hearing?!” You smiled immediately scooping you daughter until your arms.

“Mommy!” Ella squeaked squeezing you back just as tight. “Mommy, daddy says I’m gonna be a singer.”

“Is that so?”

Shawn reached for the remote to the stereo system so that you might all be able to hear each other.

“I said she could be a singer if she wanted to. Our baby girl is already ten times as talented as I was when I was on vine.” He explained.

“Remind me to show you what your daddy used to look like when he was a teenager.”  You grinned.

“Haha very funny. How was work?” He asked fingers thumbing gently at the keys of the piano again.

You hitched Ella higher up on your hip to get her to smile and peered over at your husband with tired eyes.

“It was okay.”

That was code for, “please let me cuddle up on your chest and complain in bed later tonight.” He nodded.

“Well how about I make dinner tonight? Ella wants pizza. You wanna help daddy make a meal for mommy?” He smiled reaching playfully for her tiny foot.

Ella nodded her head vigorously. “Yea! Please, Mommy, can we make it for you pleaseeeeeeeeee?”

“Please Mommy?” Shawn added in.

“You don’t have to ask me twice, y’all. I will happily sit my tired self down on this couch and not move.”

Shawn stood and quickly transferred Ella from your grip to his. He leaned into your space, towering over you with his obnoxiously perfect face and convinced Ella to attack you with kisses. It had it’s intended affect. Your heart turned to absolute mush as the most important people in your life worked to make you happy. You smiled up at them with ease. They were both so easy to come home to.

“Can I get you a glass of wine maybe, sweetheart?”

That was code for, “how bad of a day was it?”

“Red, please?”

You hated the taste of red wine. It was absolutely terrible. But it got you tipsy quicker than white for some reason. Red please was code for, “not fucking good at all.”

“Coming right up. Sit down and relax, aye?”

He brings you a glass of red that was still cold from the fridge, because there was no way in hell you could drink that shit warm, and pressed a kiss smack dab in the middle of your forehead.

“We’ll talk about it after Ella goes to bed, yea?” He whispered.

You nodded softly leaning up off the couch to kiss him.

“Okay. I love you.”

“I love you too.”

Dinner is served to you on the couch with Ella sitting on your lap while you all ate slices of pizza and watched whatever animated film made her absolutely quiet at the time. When the food was gone Shawn lied back against the couch letting you slide snugly between his thighs, Ella following suit between yours. You pulled her hair from her ponytail and scratched soothingly at her scalp. By the time she fell asleep in your arms, and with the way Shawn was wrapped around you you almost forgot about the day you had. That was why you loved your family, because coming home always felt like home and not work. Well, at least most of the time.

“She out?” Shawn hummed nuzzling his head against yours.

“Yea.”

“Let’s tuck her in and go to bed, baby.”

You’d never heard a better idea. Going to bed before ten o’clock was truly the concept of a life time when you were an adult.

“Can we take a shower?”

“We can do whatever you want.”

You send him a smirk over your shoulder as you headed towards the bedroom, pulling your braids up atop your head.

“Don’t tell me that!”

In the shower, getting clean in the least of your worries. The way his hands grip your hips from behind is everything to you. The way he pins you against the wall and grabs your chin in his too big hand to kiss you absolutely silly, till you couldn’t remember your name let alone what the hell had upset you at work that day. Every time he pressed his hips against yours, or dug his palms into your thighs, you practically melted. Ugh.

“You’re so tense.” He mumbled pressing his wet curls against your neck. “Let me help.”

For Shawn, helping means falling to his knees and snuggling his head between your thighs,  oversized hands mapping the curvature of your breasts with ever flick of his pointed tongue.

“Damn baby.” You whined hips pulsing closer to his mouth.

He peered up at you with a wicked glint in his eye as he slurped from your being till you couldn’t help but squirm and whine and gasp. His fingers grabbed at the back of your thighs, digging deeply into the skin. And as his lips wrapped firmly around your clit he had the audacity to slap your ass the way only he’d ever been allowed to. It has you digging deep into his curls and grinding desperately against his mouth as your orgasm rushes through you.

You’re still panting against the side of the shower wall like a wet cat when he sidled back up against you and kissed you silly.

“Go get into bed.” He mumbled nipping at your jaw playfully. “I’m gonna make you do that at least two more times before you even think about sleep.”

You whined up at him as your hands mapped his body. How was it possible for someone to be so perfect and so loving and so…everything. How could he be everything, always?

“I love you.” You whispered

“I love you too baby. Come let me show you how much.”

And show you he did.

[carolightpenvenys]

unknown number- penvenys au

thanks for your patience, relax and enjoy, leave some feedback x

Unknown Number 6:58 where's the dog food?

Caroline Penvenen 6:59 oh what the fuck sorry you must have the wrong number- i have dog food but maybe not what you're looking for?

Unknown Number 7:00 Ross quit playing I know it's early but I have a shift!! Where's the damn dog food I need the damn dog food. It's your bloody dog I'm pet sitting I just can't believe

Caroline Penvenen 7:02 can absolutely guarantee this isn't ross ! sorry xx

Unknown Number 7:03 Oh. No Ross would never use kisses I'm so sorry But you wouldn't know where my mate Ross has put the dog food?

Caroline Penvenen 7:05 do i look like i would

Unknown Number: 7:05 Potentially, I can't actually see you

Caroline Penvenen 7:06 touché xx

Unknown Number 7:09 You can't say someone doesn't look like something when you can't see them

Caroline Penvenen 7:10 what

Unknown Number 7:10 Never mind

Caroline Penvenen 7:12 no i wanna understand come onnnnnnnnnnnn :( X

Unknown Number 7:20 Search memes Just to let you know! Found the dog food!

Caroline Penvenen 7:21 you use way too many exclamation marks gives a girl a headache but congrats on the dog food, stranger x

Unknown Number 7:23 I think we are more than strangers now. And if I didn't have a shift starting in about a quarter of an hour, I would definitely tell you a little bit about myself So bye Until then Stranger

Caroline Penvenen 7:45 omg no i was in the shower come backkkk my name is caroline and i am tall blonde and handsome!!!!!

Caroline Penvenen 10:10 fuck Caroline stared down at her phone screen. Who cares if they woke her up at the crack of dawn, she really thought they had something going there.

She sighed, truth was, she was really lonely. She had some half arsed friendships with Demelza and her so called boyfriend Ross but after cutting her family out, she was left with very little to do. A text on her phone was rare.

She sat watching Horace dig a hole in his bed and she sighed, deciding sitting on her phone waiting for the stranger to text back was just too sad to contemplate.

Didn't mean she wasn't going to do it.

She had put her hair in a messy bun but lay in bed still, her MacBook in its Cath Kidston case on her lap as she furrowed her eyebrows, trying to look at “memes.”

She got a text from Demelza asking if she wanted to come to a party tonight- there was someone she might want to meet.

Fed up of terrible matchmaking, Caroline declined without a second thought.

This was just about the worst party Dwight had ever been to.

It was one of those ones, you know the ones where everyone who is invited as a bit of an agenda, where people are invited tactically rather than because they're actually liked.

And he was actually done with watching the sad affair that was George Warleggan and Ross Poldark’s relationship as he sighed, sinking into the couch with his lukewarm beer and phone in hand. After an 8 hour shift he'd pretty much like to be anywhere else.

“Hey!” Demelza sat down, speaking drunk and enthusiastically. “Having a great night?”

“Yeah.” Dwight replied half heartedly.

“Well you look like you're having a shit night.” She leaned in closer. “Youwannaknowasecret?”

“Last time you told me a secret Demelza it was that you were wearing granny pants.”

“And I still am!! Anyway. I know you're so depressed and lonely and your only friend is Ross’s dog who he lets you pet sit because you're lonelyyyyy.”

Dwight would contest this later. “Continue.”

“So I invited my beautiful model friend to set you two up and she RSVP’d no… how sad!”

She continued to babble but Dwight was looking down at his phone where he'd just received a text.

Unknown Number 22:06 found a meme btw when they don't text you later xx

“Yeah.” Dwight smiled up at Demelza. “Tragic.”

Caroline was sat on her bed, watching Ten Things I Hate About You and contemplating how Kat was a feminist icon when she got the text.

Unknown Number 22:07 I am at the world’s worst party so at least I can be happy knowing I taught you about memes.

Caroline Penvenen 22:07 omg spill how awkward is the party! It’s probably more fun than my night that i spent alone with m&s pasta and illegal streaming websites for films js not porn never porn X

Unknown Number 22:10 I just changed your number in my phone to “Unknown who is NOT using porn”

Caroline Penvenen 22:13 that is way too long i am changing yours to stranger plus you know my name is caroline !!!!!!!!

Stranger 22:14 silly me “caroline who is NOT using porn”

Caroline Penvenen 22:15 have fun explaining that to anyone that sees your phone xxx

Stranger 22:18 After much thought and consideration “Caroline”

Caroline Penvenen 22:22

Stranger 22:23 I regret telling you to research memes.

Caroline Penvenen 22:30 goodnight stranger X

When Dwight opens his phone about 24 hours later after perhaps the longest shift of his life, he’s bombarded with about 37 texts from Caroline.

Dwight Enys 22:00 Sorry I’ve been working all day! Hope you had a good one.

Caroline 22:01 what are you?? batman?

Dwight Enys 22:03 Close, I’m a doctor.

Caroline 22:05 wHAT that’s so cool what a wonderful day for saving lives people!!

Dwight Enys 22:08 What?

Caroline 22:08 it’s grey’s anatomy!!! you would definitely be dr mcsteamy or mcdreamy or whatever i don’t know i don’t watch it

Dwight Enys 22:10 Imagine though like Dr Dwight McSteamy hahaha

Caroline 22:10 dWIGHT your name is DWIGHT that’s adorable really you sound like a little old man that reads newspapers and puts too much milk in his tea

Dwight Enys 22:13 Well not that far from the truth… I mean how much milk is too much milk

Caroline 22:15

Dwight Enys: 22:16 Ok that tea looks cold for a start Not really fair on me But yeah Would drink Ps. Does this mean you’re in love with me??????

Caroline 22:17 you’re disgusting p.s. piss offfff  takes more than that to charm caroline penvenen.

Dwight tried to fight it but he was just too curious. He turned the Facebook app on and was ready to scan for infinite Caroline Penvenens.

Turns out it didn’t take him that long.

Caroline Penvenen

25 mutual friends including Ross Poldark and Demelza Carne

Dwight was absolutely stunned.

Like literally stunned.

He scanned through her photos even back to 2008 and she was still the most flawless human being he had ever seen. It couldn’t be the right Caroline.

It just couldn’t be,

How did Demelza and Ross even know her? How hadn’t he heard about her?

Well to be honest, he did massively zone out of all of their conversations.

Her profile was surprisingly open and he saw the last place she’d checked in was about five minutes from his house.

Not that he was stalking.

“Oh my god.” He sighed. “I’m being catfished by some kind of ethereal woman.”

Caroline 22:35 ok have given you adequate stalking time!!!! did you find me!!

Dwight Enys 22:37 Ok Caroline this is going to sound so weird but… You know Ross and Demelza??

Caroline 22:38 um yes i didn’t realise you’d stalked me with that much intensity should i be worried?

Dwight Enys 22:41 Oh God no sorry let me explain myself. Ross is actually my best friend He’s coming up as a mutual And so is Demelza haha

Caroline 22:42 omg who are you dwightttttt i am gonna stalk the hell out of you!!!

Dwight Enys 22:42 No please don’t

Caroline 22:43 it’s only fair brb omg let me send a screenshot is this you???

Dwight Enys

25 mutual friends including Verity Poldark and Ross Poldark

Caroline 22:47 hey dr mcsteamy your radio silence makes me feel like i have found you which makes me wonder how have we not met though?? maybe this is fate intervening like um guys it’s about time you met or whatever anyway guess the jig is up wow it’s going to be soooo awkward when we finally meet trust i am such a good actor no one will know i ever met you if that’s what you want ok bye

It took about a week before they undoubtedly crossed paths.

Horace was ill and Caroline was screaming down the phone to Demelza that she needed someone to come and sit with her whilst waiting for the vet.

“I will be all of two minutes, I still have my pyjamas on and I’m getting in the car!” Demelza insisted before hanging up and Caroline wept into her silk pyjamas with CP printed on the pocket as Horace continued to groan in pain.

“My poor baby.” She stroked his inflamed stomach. “My poor poor baby.”

Her doorbell rang and she raced to get it but there seemed to be an animated conversation happening as she opened the door.

“Demelza, I’m pretty sure this isn’t Sainsbu-” The voice cut off when they locked eyes with Caroline.

Dwight Enys as she lived and breathed.

“Where’s Horace?” Demelza demanded, marching straight in, a brush physically wedged in her hair and dinosaur onesie on.

Leaving Dwight and Caroline stood either side of the door, smiling awkwardly, barely able to make eye contact.

“Hi.” Caroline barely whispered. “Come in.”

“Thanks.” Dwight’s smile was tense but genuine as he followed her upstairs where Demelza was already stroking Horace.

She looked up. “Oh yeah sorry. This is Dwight. Dwight Caroline, Caroline Dwight.” She waved between the both of them and they shared a pained smile. “I offered Dwight a ride to Sainsbury's but he's a doctor so he could be of some use here I guess.”

“Well. I don't really do animals.” He shrugged. “But wouldn't hurt to try.”

He kneeled down next to Horace who immediately growled at him.

“That's so weird.” Demelza shook her head. “Horace is normally lovely.”

“Eh,” Caroline shrugged. “He's got a side.”

Dwight placed his hands on Horace’s stomach before nodding to himself. “It seems his stomach is a little inflamed from too much rich food.”

“I told you Caroline!” Demelza pointed accusingly. “Dwight she feeds him steak!”

“I can't believe you just ratted me out.” Caroline recoiled. “Only occasionally.”

“Well don't.” Dwight laughed a little. “Horace isn't seriously ill. The vet will give you a few things to make the inflammation go down but honestly, just stick to dog food.”

“And you say you aren't a vet.” Caroline teased, testing the waters.

“I'm really not. Would really appreciate a second opinion from an animal expert right now if I'm honest.” Dwight shrugged but he had a smile on his face.

“Well now we have tranquilized Caroline, we may as well go and buy you your ryvitas and other vegan shit you eat.” Demelza told Dwight. “But I've desperately got to go to the loo first. Meet me downstairs.”

She left in a hurry and Caroline stood up, suddenly very aware how much of a mess she looked with puffy eyes and creased pyjamas covered in dog hair.

“Well thank you anyway.” She looked him right in his cool blue eyes this time. “Dr Enys.”

He followed her down the stairs and she explained. “I knew we were bound to meet one day, I just didn't think I would look like,” she indicated to herself, “this.”

“Like what?” Dwight was honestly confused. “If my dog was ill, I would look a whole lot worse than you do. You should actually see me after a twelve hour shift.”

They both laughed at the thought before Dwight spoke again. “You know, I think Demelza has been trying to set us up for a while.”

Caroline began to link the dots in her head. “Seems about right.” She shook her head. “She's too cunning for me. But you never replied to my texts though.” She shrugged.

“Because I couldn't think of an answer. Maybe until I met you.”

She stood closer to him, slightly cutting his personal space. “Do you have one now?”

He replied. “No, but I have a question. Without the interference of our friends and fate, would you like to go on a date with me?”

I think we all know the answer.

Dr McSteamy 12:07 x

Caroline 12:08 xxxxxxxxxxxxx