#((technically the date for hanukkah and the date for christmas probably have some relationship

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Oh, absolutely. But I was mostly thinking of holidays and customs that are religious. In my experience, when religious people express discomfort over people outside that religion appropriating or otherwise secularizing their customs' significance, they're often ignored or told to just get over it.

This is especially true of Indigenous religions, with the biggest example that comes to mind being New Age appropriations of smudging. I feel like I'm the wrong person to talk about all the ins and outs of this problem, since it's not from my religious or cultural practices, but a lot of Native people are uncomfortable, even angry, with the fact that something sacred in many of their faiths gets peddled as a fun new spiritual practice by companies outside their culture, and thus gets taken up by people who don't understand the significance of it.

I've also seen Jewish folks comment on how the American holiday marketing crash has tried to turn Hanukkah into Jewish Christmas(TM), when Hanukkah is its own unique thing with very little relation to Christmas. (Which is part of a larger issue of how Judaism gets viewed in Christian countries, but I digress.)

It's also come up recently around Christblr as some Christians have become more vocal about their discomfort over our holidays getting turned into just more vehicles for modern American materialism, or generally getting distanced from their religious context and meaning. (And absolutely, there's a degree to which that is to be expected in culturally Christian societies, but even so, Easter's not all about the jellybeans and Lent's not all about self-care for me, y'know?)

While the distortion of non-religious holidays and customs for monetary gain does happen, it personally bothers me more when it comes to religious holidays because these traditions and events hold a greater cosmic significance for religious people. These things ground us in the way that we understand the world, and sanding off the more particular bits and repackaging them into a product or a vague idea very often sidelines that.

Regardless of religion, people are allowed to be ticked off and uncomfortable when their customs and holidays are stripped down into a vague, distorted, and easily-marketable husk.

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➤ Dating Game | Accepting

↳ @familylightfox​​ said: 💘 our ship (just for fun)

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where they first met and how

In some random Zone after Arrow bonked his head and Volt patched him up, only for the two of them to be chased by G.U.N soldiers, shot at, and then go their separate ways. 

how long their ‘flirting’ phase was before feelings got involved

It was...a while if I remember right. Volt definitely hit that point before Arrow, and I don’t think Mr. Hero hit that point until long after meeting Harmony and he started spending nights in their Zone. 

who fell for who first ( if applicable )

Volt fell first, easily. 

where their first date was and what it was like

If we’re talking proper date I think Arrow considers their date at Chirps to be the first real one, but you could consider all the nights they spent together just lazing around as a date too (there are plenty of those to choose from).

who asks who out and how ( with a sign? spelled out on a cake? just a simple ‘will you go out with me’? )

I meannnnn, technically Arrow was the one who asked if they should just take the leap and start dating. He was too damn nervous to try to be romantic about it. It was after the whole tangle with Dark and he reached such a point of ‘fuck it’ that he just asked, and got a yes~

who proposes first

Probably neither.

if they keep / kept their relationship secret or let everyone know right away

I don’t think any part of it was kept a secret from anyone. They were pretty open about walking around both their Zones hand-in-hand and what not. They have no shame. 

where the proposal happens and how ( kiss cam at a baseball game? on a hillside surrounded by ducks? at a disney park? )

If it were to ever happen (again, iffy) I could see whoever takes up the role finding somewhere out in nature that’s super isolate and yet super beautiful and doing it there. Maybe even in the forest where they first met.

if they adopt any pets together

They have Bolt (and Blep, I think?) and I think they are handfuls enough.

who’s more dominant

It’s Volt, duh.

where their first kiss was and what it was like

I think they’re first real kiss was either on Christmas before they started dating, or the actual day they became official. I also think it was Arrow who initiated it (for some reason). 

if they have any matching couples stuff ( mugs? sweaters? pillowcases? )

Let’s face it, they probably have matching teacups that Arrow found and bought on a whim lol

how into pda they are

Kissing and hugging are the norm for them. They’re not stopping just because they’re outside.

who holds the umbrella when it rains

Volt, he’s taller.

where their usual ‘date spot’ is ( if applicable )

Anywhere in nature or, once Arrow works up the courage again, Chirps’ restaurant. 

who’s more protective

They are both super protective, this is not a fair question after all they’ve been through x.x

how long it is before they sleep together ( can be as in ‘had sex’ or as in ‘shared a bed’ )

Again, I think it was a while before Arrow prompted their first time. Probably a few months after they started dating. They shared a bed/couch wayyyy before that though.

if they argue about anything

I wouldn’t say they argue but they did have a thing when it came to Volt talking about his past, or his reluctance to. And there was the issue of them both keeping what they thought were harmless secrets but they’ve worked through those. 

who leaves more marks ( lipstick, hickeys, scratchmarks etc. )

VOLT.

who steals whose clothes and how often

 Arrow, and very often when the weather is cold. Or he wants to be a butt.

how they cuddle ( spooning? facing each other? )

Anyway they can, honestly. Though more often than not it seemed to be Arrow on top of Volt somehow.

what their favourite nonsexual activity is

Cuddling and spending time with their daughter in the garden.

how long they stay mad at each other

They never really have been? So I’m going to say not long. 

what their usual coffee / tea orders are

Arrow usually takes some form of black tea (usually Earl Grey) plain, and I think Volt likes black coffee.

if they ever have any children together

They have Harmony but she’s not biological or anything. Anymore than that is...a few conversations away. 

if they have any special pet names for each other

Not really, except calling each other ‘Love’. Volt will call Arrow by his real name every once in a while but I don’t think that really counts.

if they ever split up and / or get back together

They haven’t split, and likely never will. 

what their shared living space is like ( messy? clean? what kind of decor? )

I’d say it’s pretty clean namely thanks to Volt. Arrow tends to be messy in some cases and ‘forgets’ to clean up but it’s never to the point where it’s gross and unlivable. I don’t think we ever really talked about what kind of decor they have in their home, but I can see it being a modern but rustic kind of feel. 

what their first christmas / hanukkah / etc as a couple was like

I can’t remember if it was their first one, but it had to be pretty close to it and Arrow spent it decorating with Harmony before the three of them exchanged presents. It was simple, but they were with people they loved so it was good.  

what their names are in each other’s phones

I don’t think they’re very creative on that front so it’s probably just their names honestly. Though I could see Arrow putting Volt down as ‘Fluffy’ as a joke, then forgetting how to change it.

if they have any ‘couple traditions’ ( buying a new mug for their collection every year?  baking every friday evening? )

I can see them taking a vacation every year after recent events, just taking time to unwind and spend time together as a family. They do celebrate their anniversary too, so that’s a bonus. 

who falls asleep first and who wakes up first

Depends on the night. They both don’t sleep that much but I think Arrow’s awake more often than Volt, but Volt’s much more of an early bird than Arrow. 

who’s the big spoon / little spoon

Again, depends, but Arrow likes being the little spoon~

who hogs the bathroom

Arrow but only because he’s probably listening to music in there and gets lost in the moment. 

who kills the spiders / takes them outside

Arrow eats them. Problem solved. 

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DATING SHIP MEME

Status: Accepting

@hammurabicomplex​ said: 💘 + any of our babies (ily)

where they first met and how: On Tinder. They matched with each other abd we’re able to carry a conversation with each other and really clicked.

how long their ‘flirting’ phase was before feelings got involved: They fell for each other pretty fast since they clicked so well, so I’d say it took a month or two after meeting each other and keeping in constant contact with each other before things started getting serious.

who fell for who first ( if applicable ): Xavier definitely fell for Pat first.

where their first date was and what it was like: It was at some high scale bar and it was a pretty chill date. No one got too drunk and made a fool of themselves, they were just able to talk, get to know each other, and have a good time.

who asks who out and how ( with a sign? spelled out on a cake? just a simple ‘will you go out with me’? ): Xavier asked if she wanted to meet up through Tinder and I definitely feel like he proposes most of their dates.

who proposes first: Technically they aren’t married, but to follow the witness protection storyline Xavier says it was him.

if they keep / kept their relationship secret or let everyone know right away: Xavier was open about their relationship from the jump and might’ve told a coworker or two about them, but after finding out she was as criminal things got a lot more secretive and he even told people that they broke up.

where the proposal happens and how ( kiss cam at a baseball game? on a hillside surrounded by ducks? at a disney park? ): Xavier tells people he surprised her at a dinner one night at some upscale restaurant.

if they adopt any pets together: Xavier hates cat with a passion, but they do have one because of Pat. He doesn’t interact with it at all.

who’s more dominant: Xavier. Pat tries hard, but Xavier is always a tad bit more extra.

where their first kiss was and what it was like: It was a shy kiss on the lips initiated by Xavier after their first date when he was walking her to her car.

if they have any matching couples stuff ( mugs? sweaters? pillowcases? ): Nope.

how into pda they are: It was common in the beginning of their relationship. Xavier was prone to grope and kiss her in public a lot, but it dwindled a lot as their relationship did. You can still catch him with his hand on her lower back in public sometimes.

who holds the umbrella when it rains: Xavier, just cause he’s taller.

where their usual ‘date spot’ is ( if applicable ): They usually opt for restaurants.

who’s more protective: Xavier.

how long it is before they sleep together ( can be as in ‘had sex’ or as in ‘shared a bed’ ): Only two dates in and they were already in each other’s pants.

if they argue about anything: Any and everything whenever they can. Aggression is what keeps their relationship going.

who leaves more marks ( lipstick, hickeys, scratchmarks etc. ): Xavier heh.

who steals whose clothes and how often: Pat steals his clothes a lot and at first he didn’t mind, but now he finds it annoying.

how they cuddle ( spooning? facing each other? ): Usually with Pat laying all the way on top of him and his arms wrapped around her.

how long they stay mad at each other: A whole day before they’re ripping at each others’ clothes.

if they ever have any children together: In their witness protection verse they have two!

if they have any special pet names for each other: Xavier isn’t really the type for pet names at all, so none on his end.

if they ever split up and / or get back together: Technically?

what their shared living space is like ( messy? clean? what kind of decor? ): Expensive. I don’t even have to go into details.

what their first christmas / hanukkah / etc as a couple was like: Oddly sweet? Holidays are probably part of the few days they genuinely get along with each other, especially once they have kids.

what their names are in each other’s phones: Xavier just has her saved as Pat with an evil emoji next to it because he thinks that represents her nicely.

if they have any ‘couple traditions’ ( buying a new mug for their collection every year? baking every friday evening? ): I don’t think they have any.

who falls asleep first and who wakes up first: Xavier definitely falls asleep first because he’s lazy like that, but he does wake up first too hella early for no reason.

who’s the big spoon / little spoon: Pat is the little spoon and Xavier is the big spoon.

who hogs the bathroom: Pat and Xavier complains about it all the time.

who kills the spiders / takes them outside: I feel like they both kill them or Pat always calls on Xavier to kill them.

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Headcannons dating meme: Anthony x Theresa

this is under the cut because it got long really quick!

where they first met and how: they met during their childhood. their parents were all very close, so theresa and her brother spent a good deal of time with the bridgertons. however due to the 6-ish year age gap, they didn’t spend a good deal of time together and anthony most definitely viewed theresa as like an additional little sister due to her friendship with daphne

how long their ‘flirting’ phase was before feelings got involved: okay this i’m still shaky on because i sort of need season 2 to come into play (also waiting on my copies of these books to be delivered so i can have a tad more context), but there is definitely some light flirting in season 1 but it’s not super serious on his part but season 2,,,their might be a bit more even though she’s with another dude like anthony you choose now to like her????

who fell for who first (if applicable): theresa’s been head over heels for anthony since she was a teenager. at first it was kind of just like a cute lil childhood crush on her friends eldest brother but when she was like finally an adult and stuff she started taking her feelings a bit more seriously.

where their first date was and what it was like: they go promenading in the park, very nice weather, very cute, his mom chaperones from afar and is vvv happy while anthony’s like mom i’m like 30 stop embarrassing me jfc

who asks who out and how (with a sign? spelled out on a cake? just a simple ‘will you go out with me’?): anthony is the one who makes the move to officially court her ... it’s very out of nowhere and kind of angsty because she’s technically courting someone else.

who proposes first: anthony

if they keep / kept their relationship secret or let everyone know right away: it’s a secret at first because once it’s clear that they’re doing this for real, she has to break off a courtship with someone else and it kind of causes a bit of a scandal because it looked like they were going to be engaged. when they do go public, it’s lowkey a shitshow

where the proposal happens and how (kiss cam at a baseball game? on a hillside surrounded by ducks? at a disney park?): so there’s an impromptu proposal and an official proposal. the impromptu one is basically the same moment as him confessing feelings because lord does he not want to see her marry someone else and it’s sort of uncalled for but he’s just putting everything out there. the second one is a bit more formal and they’re not completely alone but it’s very soft.

if they adopt any pets together: nope

who’s more dominant: anthony

where their first kiss was and what it was like: very abrupt, a little aggressive and overly passionate ... also depending on how i timeline this it may technically count as cheating pls do not come for me

if they have any matching couples stuff (mugs? sweaters? pillowcases?): i like to think their wedding bands have a matching vibe to them, but that’s sort of like a standard thing lol.

how into pda they are: not really. it’s also sort of a time era taboo anyways, but they’d only like going as far as like holding hands or a kiss on the cheek when others are around.

who holds the umbrella when it rains: anthony because he believes in being a gentleman

where their usual ‘date spot’ is (if applicable): honestly at their house, they just like quiet intimate time together.

who’s more protective: this is sort of even between them, although anthony’s more of a defend your honor publicly kind of person while theresa’s more the one who pulls him aside to be like i want you to be safe sort of like making sure he doesn’t do anything stupid.

how long it is before they sleep together (can be as in ‘had sex’ or as in ‘shared a bed’): their wedding night covers both of these

if they argue about anything: this is well before their relationship, but they argue a lot about his bs in s1 with berbrooke and sometimes how he gets this mightier than thou attitude with her because they’re at the point where he still views her as like just some lovesick little girl

who leaves more marks (lipstick, hickeys, scratchmarks etc.): theresa and she has no shame in it whatsoever.

who steals whose clothes and how often: theresa’s been known to pick up his discarded shirts every once and while and wear it to bed

how they cuddle (spooning? facing each other?): sometimes it’s spooning, but sometimes they face each other and she rests her head on his chest.

what their favourite nonsexual activity is: walks in the park, horseback rides, just spending time together in general.

how long they stay mad at each other: anthony can usually only go a few hours after an argument, but if theresa knows she’s right you can bet she will silent treatment the situation for like a day.

what their usual coffee / tea orders are: they both drink tea but i know nothing about tea drinking so i’m not going to answer this lmao

if they ever have any children together: they will have a few! definitely not as many as his family had, but at least 2 or 3. one’s definitely going to be named in honor of her late brother.

if they have any special pet names for each other: anthony uses darling a lot while theresa’s been known to use sweetheart every now and again.

if they ever split up and / or get back together: they don’t. once they’re together, it’s a straight shot to happily ever after!

what their shared living space is like (messy? clean? what kind of decor?): elegant and definitely tidy. 

what their first christmas / hanukkah / etc as a couple was like: they probably spend it with their families, so it’s definitely a fun affair. it’ll probably be a little bit after they marry, so it’ll be a good time.

what their names are in each other’s phones: this is not relevant to them for obvious reasons

if they have any ‘couple traditions’ (buying a new mug for their collection every year? baking every friday evening?): none as of right now!

who falls asleep first and who wakes up first: theresa for both, but she likes to wake up on the real early side which sort of drives anthony up a wall.

who’s the big spoon / little spoon: theresa lives to be little spoon but on occasion she likes to be big spoon

who hogs the bathroom: i think based on regency styles, probably theresa based on the aspects of everything that goes into looking “presentable” but i really want to say anthony because i just think it’s amusing to think about him sorting out his sideburns every day.

who kills the spiders / takes them outside: anthony’s in the business of whacking spiders swiftly while theresa’s like hold on let me get something to scoop him up to put him back outside.

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💘 + ashley & harry

send me 💘 + A SHIP and i’ll tell you—

where they first met and how

We never quite established how they met because we kicked them off as friends but I think it’s safe to say that they met by a combination of two things. First and foremost, by being in the same industry and having mutual friends. It would’ve been all too easy for the two of them to come into contact that way, and slide into each other’s DMs. The second is the fact she has had a very obvious crush on him since the beginning of time. 

how long their ‘flirting’ phase was before feelings got involved? 

Their flirting stage was surprisingly long and painful. It was just a big back and forth of one of them admitting feelings, the other shutting them down, and then the two of them going out of their way to make the other jealous. She was also keen on not ‘having a boyfriend’ for the first bit, much to his dismay. I would go as far as to say that it lasted a few months. 

who fell for who first ( if applicable?

While it may seem like it was Ashley at first, her crush on him was purely on a surface level. As far as who actually decided that they were in love first, it was Harry. In fact, as far as actually falling for him she had a very hard time telling him that.

where their first date was and what it was like?

Their first date was the two of them going to tiny places where no one would catch. on to who they were. It was super cute and it was just the two of them acting like they were sixteen for a few hours. 

who asks who out and how ( with a sign? spelled out on a cake? just a simple ‘will you go out with me’? )

Harry asked her out first. Although he didn’t even technically ask her, and he had to convince her instead. Even then, wasn’t it just sort of a mutual agreement? 

who proposes first

It will definitely be Harry because he is the romantic of the two. However, it is definitely far off for them. I think that they’re both very aware of the fact they have things to work on - separately and together. They are perhaps the farthest from marriage. 

if they keep / kept their relationship secret or let everyone know right away

They didn’t necessarily keep it a secret, but they also didn’t want to make a big deal out of it. I feel like being public is a very recent thing for them, especially because one of their favorite things is just time alone together. So, yes, it was a secret - even if that wasn’t really their intention. 

where the proposal happens and how ( kiss cam at a baseball game? on a hillside surrounded by ducks? at a disney park? )

It will probably happen in one of their homes because that is where they are the. most comfortable. Although they are both quite extra, I think that their engagement would be very simple because that is the best way to summarize their relationship. They’d just pretend it wasn’t that big of a deal, you know? 

if they adopt any pets together

They each have their own separate pets, but the way they act they share both. of them. I think that it’s safe to say. that as they progress, and especially once they live together ( if they ever get there ) they will definitely indulge in adopting more animals because they’re both such enthusiastic pet owners. 

who’s more dominant?

This question is. so funny because it is both of them. They are both constantly battling which one of them is going to be the dominant one that day. Although overall, I think Harry usually wins, but that isn’t from lack of trying on her part.

where their first kiss was and what it was like?

Their first official kiss happened when both of them were drunk together. We both know how that turned out. It was very lust-driven and ended up with the two of them getting on in a bathroom stall. Kudos to these two for keeping it spicy. I do think that before that he probably tried to kiss her on the nights she picked him up, but she was usually not too thrilled with him so it wasn’t successful. 

if they have any matching couples stuff ( mugs? sweaters? pillowcases? )

I think that the funniest part of the two of them is that they have so many matching things but that it isn’t on purpose. They like all of the same things, and it ends up being an accident. Although as the two of them have gotten sweeter with one another, I think that it will open up the door to matching jewelry, matching decor, etc. I don’t see them taking a step into matching clothing, but I think that a lot of clothes sharing happens.

how into pda they are?

For two people that are as affectionate as they are, PDA is very new for them. They just started holding hands, what, a week ago? But it is safe to say that although the two of them are new to it, they are also very enthusiastic about it. They’re big fans of showing each other off, and we both know how they feel about getting spicy in public places. 

who holds the umbrella when it rains

The only reason it is Harry is the fact that he is taller. I think that if it wasn’t for height it would depend on who is wearing the most extravagant outfit, and what her hair is doing that day. This goes back to the two of them being extra! It just depends!

where their usual ‘date spot’ is ( if applicable )

They do not go frequently on dates.  Unless you count her bed as their usual date spot. I think they just cherish the time they have together, and they like to spend it on their own terms.

who’s more protective

This is a loaded question because it depends on the situation. In terms of protective when it comes to other people, that goes to Harry. However, that isn’t to say that Ashley isn’t completely batshit when it comes to these things. But we can’t neglect the fact that she is protective over him because of his ( cough - their shared ) addiction.

how long it is before they sleep together ( can be as in ‘had sex’ or as in ‘shared a bed’ )

They had shared a bed before they actually slept together. She’d bring him home, and then she’d spend the night with him to make sure that he was alright. It was sickening. As far as when they had sex, that was before they even dated and it’s safe to say they were the worst. 

if they argue about anything

HAHAHA. They argue constantly. They get heated frequently and are always at each other’s throats. I would like to see them go a week without her trying to start a fight with him but I truly do not think it is possible.

who leaves more marks ( lipstick, hickeys, scratchmarks etc. )

They both get very enthusiastic when it comes to leaving marks, but Harry definitely wins this one. I think it’s because he gets creative with where he leaves them, but it’s also safe to say that he doesn’t really care if she has to cover them up - I think he almost takes pride in it.

who steals whose clothes and how often

They steal each other’s clothes. They both dress so fluidly that it leaves room for them to trade things back and forth. He’s over at her place more often, but I think she steals his things most often. You know she constantly has ‘Treat People With Kindness’ plastered all over her.

how they cuddle ( spooning? facing each other? )

They are definitely a spooning couple, if nothing else because he wants to be able to be close to her ass. It is just the fact of the matter. They are also definitely the type of couple where their cuddling is pretty much always naked.

what their favourite nonsexual activity ?

Definitely listening to music together. They both appreciate music too much to not appreciate just putting on a record and simply vibing together. I also think a big one for them is to cook together -  whenever they can find things that they’re both willing to eat. Spoiler alert: that is rare. 

how long they stay mad at each other

It really depends on the argument. They both get very heated, and they also both tend to get petty. Some of their less serious arguments can get solved quickly, but they’ve also been known to hold on to an issue for weeks at a time.

what their usual coffee / tea orders are

Hers usually ends up being a latte with some form of alternative milk, I’m calling oat milk as her favorite. I can see him either going for an herbal tea or a plain black coffee because his personality just screams that.

if they ever have any children together

They have both established that they want children together, and I do believe that they will get there eventually but it certainly won’t be for a long time. It’s something that even she is passionate about, she really wants to be a mom, and I think she knows deep down that she wants that to be with Harry.

if they have any special pet names for each other

They don’t have anything specific, aside from little things to tease one another. They definitely just throw around ‘babe’ a lot, although a lot of the pet names he has for her are saved for the bedroom. 

if they ever split up and / or get back together?

I can see the two of them having a pretty nasty break up, but. I am also sure that they would get back together in the end. I would go as far as to say that they will probably break up repeatedly down the line given how often she suggests it, but they’d always find their way back to each other because they are kind of addicted. 

what their shared living space is like ( messy? clean? what kind of decor? )

They are both clean people, and they have that going for them. Their shared space would be so fucking cute decor-wise, especially given how quirky the both of them are. The biggest reason I want them to live together is that their house would be so fucking cool. Can you imagine what their closet alone would look like? They’d have so much fun decorating together.

what their first christmas / hanukkah / etc as a couple was like

I do believe that this is their first Christmas together and they haven't established what it is going to look like yet. I think that it will end up with him actually meeting her family, or they. will end up spending it together. They are fairly bad at being away from each other, and they’re both festive people - they’re going to want to celebrate no matter how they do it.

what their names are in each other’s phones

They change constantly. Ashley specifically changes his whenever she is annoyed with him. I do think that as they’ve grown, his is just a collection of emojis. For his phone, I can totally see hers just being ‘Babe’ and her thinking that it isn’t adequate enough. 

if they have any ‘couple traditions’ ( buying a new mug for their collection every year? baking every friday evening? )

They don’t have any specific traditions because their lives are so hectic. They always bend their plans to each other’s schedules ( except that one time ) and therefore their plans together are constantly evolving. They are pretty willing to spend any time together, and they don’t necessarily focus on traditions.

who falls asleep first and who wakes up first?

It depends on which one of them has a project going on. If they aren’t busy they pretty much equal and go to bed / wake up at the same time. I don’t see either of them being more of a morning person than the other. 

who’s the big spoon / little spoon?

He isconsistently big spoon. Although she convinces him that she should be on occasion. Again, their relationship is a constant battle for dominance. 

who hogs the bathroom?

This also depends on who has projects going on. But on a normal day, it is definitely Ashley. But I think that he’s understanding of it given the fact that they exist in the same industry. I can see him just sitting there and watching her try to do her makeup. He’d totally just make jokes and try to touch her the entire time.

who kills the spiders / takes them outside?

I think that it mostly falls on Ashley, but I don’t think that either of them are particularly anti spider - they both. just take them outside.

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True Loves Gifts: AN 2018 SECRET SANTA GIFT

@christinabeggs: May you Holiday be bright and full of Olicity dessert. I hope you enjoy this fic. It gave me the gift OF writing again and finding the joy of creating something new. 

TRUE LOVES GIFTS:

After months of long nights in the office, smoldering looks over the computer screen Felicity has a date with one of the most eligible bachelors in Starling City. A handsome billionaire her mother would be proud to call son. They share a concern for making their relationship public considering he is technically her boss. A few whispered conversations and an upcoming Winter Gala made Felicity his date.

Ray was everything she’d dreamed of as a potential husband. He was brilliant, charismatic, funny, he valued her mind as much as her body.

Felicity has a little over a week to find the perfect dress, make a hair appointment to touch up her roots. Her work schedule left her with only one day to get everything done.

She throws  her hair up in a messy bun, her comfortable shopping outfit leggings and oversize sweater. Felicity grabs her purse, texting Renee about her hair emergency. Felicity is looking down unaware of the person standing in her hallway until she slams into the hard body.

Felicity lets out a yelp before falling backwards on her butt. Her glasses fall off her nose turning the world into blurry shades of green and brown.

“Hey!?” Felicity snaps. “Anyone get the name of the tree I ran into? Ouch, sorry I didn’t see you.”

She looks up at the man standing in front of her, he’s wearing head to toe camouflage. Half his face is covered with a full beard. His hair is shaggy under the green ball cap he wore. The rest of his face hidden behind dark sunglasses. On his shoulder is a stuffed duffle bag.

“I didn’t know camouflage works in urban hallways,” Felicity tilts her head to the side. She sees his lips twitch, at least she thinks  they did. It was hard to tell with the dead animal on his face.

“Are you okay?” the tree of a man has a deep rich amused voice.

Something about him seems familiar. He reaches down helping her get to her feet. He smells of sand and a faint hint of spice.

“Oliver in 2B?!” Felicity says with a snap of her fingers.

He was a ARMY something or other and had been deployed for over eighteen months. She had a bit of a crush on him before he’d left but never had the courage to tell him. They had been friendly neighbors, he’d help her with projects around the apartment. She’d save his computer from him. On rare occasions he’d cook her dinner.

The first few months after he left she’d send him care packages full of cookies made by the bakery down the block and a few pictures of her Sunday adventures. She stopped writing when he never wrote her back.

“Felicity 2A, good to see you.” Oliver’s says softly.

Felicity looks down at her rumpled clothes, drags a hand over her hair.

“Welcome home,” her phone dings in her pocket. “I have to run, glad you made it back.”

Felicity rushes past him, she can feel his eyes watching her, she refuses to give him the satisfaction of turning back. Oliver had been a short term crush from some long ago dream. Ray Palmer was a viable future. She has a date to get ready for and no time to waste thinking about Oliver 2B.

….

Renee does an amazing job on her hair color. He practices a few different updos depending on style of dress. His vote is something short to show off her legs. She promises him pictures before running off for dress shopping.

She hits the major stores trying on different styles, colors, lengths, fabrics nothing feels  right. Felicity finds a small boutique she’d only read about in a magazine. The dresses are stunning. The price tags shocking.

A skin tight beaded red dress catches her eye.

Standing in front of the mirror Felicity wonders what Oliver would say if he saw her in this dress. Would his eyes follow the deep V of the neck line or would he be drawn to the mid thigh length.

She shakes her head of Oliver thoughts. This dress isn’t for him, it’s for Ray.

It’s for her future.

Felicity runs her hand over the beads, her finger drawing along the intricate designs. She’d need a new bra, a little something intimate to match. A new pair of shoes that’d kill her feet and make her legs appear longer. It would be cold, Felicity is going to need a wrap to keep her warm. Is Ray the kind of guy to offer her his coat?

A few hours later, Felicity stumbles into her apartment.  She spent way more than she should have. Probably will live off top ramen for a few weeks. It’s worth it. She puts away her purchases then collapses on the couch.

Pulling out her cell phone she considers calling Ray. Felicity puts her phone down when she remembers Ray turns his phone off on Sunday’s, she’d see him tomorrow. They have an early meeting with a new client.

A loud buzzing from her intercom startles her. Felicity press the button, the image of a teenager holding a bag filled the small monitor.

“Yes?” she asks in confusion.

“Delivery for 2A.”

“I didn’t order anything?” It has been a long day but she would have remembered ordering food.

The kid sighs, “well someone did and I’m supposed to deliver it. So do you want it or not?”

“What is it?” Felicity recognizes the logo on the bag. It’s the best kosher deli in the city.

“Latkes,” the teenager taps his toe.

She has only had Solomon’s Latkes a few times and they were amazing. “I’ll be right down. Oh, how much?” Felicity reaches for her purse.

“Paid for including the tip.”

“You sure they are for 2A?” Felicity is highly suspicious, also hungry.

“Come on lady I have two more deliveries, if you don’t want them I’ll leave.” The kid pulls out his phone.

“No way am I turning down Latkes, two minutes.”

Felicity runs out the door in her socks.  Her feet slide on the hardwood floor, her arms pinwheel and she starts to fall back. A strong arm wraps around her waist and pulls her back into a warm chest. She inhales the smell of warm spices. The tip of her ear brushes against coarse hair.

“We got to stop meeting like this 2B.” Felicity’s voice is low. She licks her lips.

“Just trying to help 2A.” Oliver’s says in her ear.

His hands slide up her sides onto her shoulders and he gently places her steady on her feet. She misses his warmth instantly. He stays a few inches behind her, the heat radiating between them. Felicity fears if she turns around she will do something crazy and throw herself back in his arms.

“Very kind of you 2B. Well, I have latkes waiting.” Felicity steps away from him for the second time today. Each step harder than the first.

“Merry Christmas 2A,” Oliver calls out to her.

Felicity stops, she turns around. She sees him standing tall, his back straight, shoulder tight taking up the entire space of the hall with his size. He is out of the uniform, a black tee shirt cling to his chest. His arms were bigger, she wants to drag her hand over the lines of his chest. His jeans hug his hips. He is bigger, broader more gladiator than a simple soldier. His beard still covers his face. Unlike last time she could see his piercing blue eyes. When she meets his eyes something in his body eases.

“Thanks, but I’m Jewish.” Felicity corrects. She swore they’d talked about this before. Maybe she wrote it in a letter. Oliver didn’t remember, why should she care.

“Oh then, Happy Hanukkah 2A.” Oliver steps back, walks into his apartment and closes the door. .

“Lateks, I have Lateks.”

She hesitates another moment. She used to linger in the hall until he’d open his door and ask about her day. They would talk from their doorways until she’d slip out of her shoes. He’d tease her about being tiny and tell her to have a nice night before disappearing behind his door. The time he was gone the hallway felt empty and cold. She’d walk by his door and know he wasn’t home.  The hallway became colder, everything a little more empty. It felt as if even the building held its breath.

Felicity smiles knowing he is behind the door, Oliver was home safe. It would take her time to get used to him being home. Maybe they would even get back to the way they use to be. Her letters never revealed how she’d felt, she has no reason to be mad at him.

She slowly turns away from the door and down the stairs. The teen gave up waiting, leaving her strange delivery on the front porch. Felicity brings the bag inside, locks her door and sets her alarm. She opens the bag, inside with the receipt, there is a note.

On the first night of Hanukkah my True love gave to me a platter of latkes.

She looks at her calendar and realizes that she’d almost forgotten in all her rushing. The card wasn’t signed. The only logical person has to be Ray. She’d told him about the deli and her love of the food. Felicity couldn’t believe he’d done this for her. It was thoughtful and sweet.

Facility hated surprises but she is sure this years Hanukkah was going to be special.

…

Each day following she receives a small gift arriving near sunset with a short message.

On the second day of Hanukkah my True Love gave to me a dreidel made of wood.

She was sure it was handmade.

On the third day of Hanukkah my True Love gave to me an ugly Jewnicorn sweater.

The blue sweater makes her laugh out loud when she pulls it from the box. A white unicorn surrounded by Stars of David and a blue and gold rainbow. It is terrible and she loves it.

On the fourth day of Hanukkah my True Love gave to me a box of menorah cookies.

She eats half the box before lunch.

On the fifth day of Hanukkah my True Love gave to me a Blue Nail polish.

Felicity changes her color that night, sure that it would be a sign to Ray she was enjoying his gifts.

Through the days she tries to talk to Ray, to thank him but he is constantly on the move. She can never catch him alone. He tells her to order a limo for Saturday night. He touches her elbow, his palms are damp and soft.

Felicity thinks about Oliver, wonders what he’s doing back home. She hasn’t talked to him since Sunday. She has seen him a few times through her window. She’s watch him running home in the early morning after his run. His clothes drenched in sweat. Before coming inside he scrapes ice off the Diggles car, they have two kids and always seem to be rushing. A few times Felicity would leave for work and her windshield would be clean.

She wonders how is he is adjusting to being home. How long will he be home? What if he leaves before she can fix their friendship. Did she want to fix it or advance it?

Felicity stares out the window, lost in thought. The voice around her sound far away and hollow.

“Earth to Felicity,” Ray’s voice cuts off her Oliver spiral. “I don’t know what’s wrong with you this week, but I need you to wake up and do your job.”

Ray storms off leaving a flabbergasted Felicity. He’d been wrong during their last meeting and when she tried to correct him he sent her out for coffee. Her ears turn red and she almost snaps her pencil in half. It’s only the sight of the blue nails that calm her down. Ray is having a rough week but still doing things that made her feel special. She brushes off his bad behavior and gets back to work.

On the sixth day of Hanukkah my True Love gave to me a Blue Police Box from Doctor Who filled with treats.

Felicity opens the lid of cookie jar police box and the familiar sound of the Tardis fills her kitchen. Inside are gold foil wrapped chocolate coins. She loved these as a kid.

She grabs a handful before leaving her apartment. She stands in front of Oliver’s door, lifts her hand. Before she knocks, the door opens and she lets out a squeal.

“Damit 2B, are you trying to kill me.” Felicity smacks his arm.

Olive chuckles, “I don’t think so 2A. I just seem to have a strange effect on you.”

“Ha, you have no idea what you’re doing to me.” Felicity mumbles. Her heart is racing, her knees weak.

Oliver crosses his arms and a single eyebrow lifts. He leans against his doorframe.

“I mean not doing to me. Not that you’re doing anything to me or even talking to me. Why aren’t you talking to me? I want to hear about what you’ve been up too.”

Oliver stiffens, he pulls back from her. A wall comes down over his eyes. “You don’t want to hear about that. I’m back and that’s all that matters now.”

“I do want to hear about it,” she tries again. “I want to know about the pet you got on your face.”

“Listen 2A, I have plans. Did you need something?”

Felicity steps back, her eyes burning. She shakes her head. “I… Um wanted to give you some Gelt.”

She holds out her hand filled with coins. He reaches out his hand, his fingers drag down her palm. Felicity curls her hand prolonging the warm sensation burning up her arm and down her spine. Oliver stares down at their hands, Felicity watches emotion cross his face. His wall comes down for an instant.

“Oliver,” Felicity breaths out his name. She takes a small step closer. His head lifts up, his eyes meet hers. She longs to touch his cheek, to pull him in.

Her phone rings in her pocket and the moment is broken. Oliver steps back, his wall back in place, standing between them. She licks her lips and pulls out her phone, Ray. Of all the times for him to call.

“Hey Ray,” Felicity answers.

“Felicity, I’ve been thinking about you all night. How about I come over and we can go over my briefs.” Ray chuckles and hiccups into the phone.

“Have you been drinking?” Felicity couldn’t  remember a time he’d ever called her drunk.

“Maybe! Want to join me? We could have a real good time. I want to have a really good time with you baby.”

Felicity looks over at Oliver, he is scowling. Can he hear Ray? Did she want him to be jealous? Could he get jealous? Why would he, they are long ago friends.

“It does not sound like you are up for any time beside bed time.”

“Mmm bed time, I like that sound of that. Will you be beside me?”

Felicity turns away from Oliver.

“We have plans tomorrow night remember. Get some rest Ray.”

“Don’t play hard to get with me Miss Smoak. I know you want it.”

A noise behind her makes her turn around. Oliver is cracking his knuckles. His eyes blaze. She inhales sharply. The phone forgotten in her hand. He moves fast standing in front of her, she steps back, he follows.

“O-Oliver?” her voice quivers. It’s not fear the making her body shake, it’s hormones. He is looking at her with unrestrained lust.

“No one talks to you like that. No one.” Oliver’s voice is a low dangerous rumble.

Felicity can feel his body press against her. He grabs the phone from her hand and ends the call. Gold gelt are on the floor around their feet. He leans in closer. The smell of spices surrounds her sense. Her head falls back surrendering to the moment. Oliver’s hand grazes over her cheek, down her neck. His thumb traces her lips.

“Felicity.” Her name on his lips is a sonnet, a poem she never knew she needed.

“If you kiss me, will you stay?” Felicity’s words slip out. She thought them a thousand nights.

“It’s not a good idea.” The wall slams down between them. Felicity is light headed, she is drunk on his scent. He steps away, she stumbles but refuses to fall.

“Which, kissing me or staying around?” Felicity demands.

“Both,” Oliver shakes his head. His eyes sad.

“Yeah, okay, you are right, this is a mistake. I wish you had stayed gone. Everything was fine before you came back. I knew what I wanted, I knew where I was going. But you come back and mess everything up. You spin me around and flip everything upside down.”

Oliver’s shoulders sag, he takes another step away from her.

“Just keep running 2B, it’s what you do best.” Felicity spins around and storms into her apartment slamming the door.

For an instant she let herself believe. Felicity grabs her cookie jar and the chocolate coins. Ray loves her.  Yes, he was a little off during the phone call - it was in front of Oliver. Everything feels different around Oliver so it only made sense.

…

On the seventh day of Hanukkah my True Love gave to me a candle to light up the dark when we are apart.

A three wick large candle arrives the next day smelling of homemade cookies and cinnamon. How long does Ray think they will be apart, Felicity wonders. She has a rough night tossing and turning. In a few hours the limo will be here to pick her up and she barely has enough energy to shower. Oliver would not ruin another night for her. She puts on her favorite playlist to let the music ease her out of her bad mood.

She removes the blue polish and puts on a dark ruby red. She shaves and lotions her legs. Slides on the dark red lace underwear and matching strapless bra. Tonight if everything goes right she will be showing these off. She curls her hair and leaves it down. Her makeup is dark, her blue eyes startling. Her lips are a long-wear red.

Felicity steps into her shoes and inspects her reflection. Hands on her bare hips, she thinks Oliver would swallow his tongue if he saw her now. Nothing but red pumps and lacy underwear. For a moment she considers knocking on his door and showing him what he is missing.

The thought of Ray being the one to see her tonight seems a little wrong.

Resigning to her choice she pulls on her dress. Grabs her purse and wrap. Before opening the door she hears voices in the hall. Using the peephole she looks out. She sees John Diggle standing in the hall. He is talking to a man in a suit with short hair standing with his back to her door.

“If you’re sure about this then I support you, I’ve been there I understand.” John says to the man.

The other man puts his hand on John’s shoulder.

“Thanks John.”

It’s Oliver in a suit and he got a haircut. She wonders if he’s shaved. Does he look different? Should she open the door show off her dress. Show him she doesn’t care. Before she could decide Oliver is walking away down the stairs and into the night. Felicity wonders what would happen if she chases after him.

Gripping the handle she pulls the door open, and rushes down the stairs. The crisp night is shocking. She tightens her wrap around her. Looking around she doesn’t see Oliver’s truck. Felicity’s chest feels hollow. She is too late.

“You must be really excited about tonight.” Ray Palmer is standing beside a limo. He’s wearing a sharp expensive tuxedo.

Felicity watches as he checks his reflection in the limo window.

“You look great Ray.” Felicity takes heavy steps toward him.

“Thanks, are you ready? Or do you need to fix your hair?” Ray’s eyes skim over her. Taking a deep breath she opens the door of the limo. Ray pops his head in.“Alright, if you’re sure. Scoot over, I’d hate to get my pants dirty.”

Shaking her head, she slides over. Felicity sees a flash of the driver from the rearview mirror. She sees a hint of a clean shaven face before he turns away.

“Driver, we’re ready. What should we do until we get there?” Ray purrs. “I know what you can get me for Christmas.”

He is breathing hot hair on her neck. She leans away, creating space between them. He moves in closer, leaning in for a kiss. The limo breaks hard, Ray slides down off the seat landing on the floor of the car. Felicity resists the urge to laugh. She catches a spark of blue from the driver.

“What the hell is wrong with you?” Ray snaps.

“There was a dog in the road,” Felicity explains before the driver can answer. She grabs the champaign. “How about a drink?”

Ray talks, asks about her plans for the Holidays. Asks if her mom is coming for Christmas. It didn’t take long for Felicity to realise there was no way that Ray was her Hanukkah True Love. The more time she spends  with him, the more she knows she has no reason to stay.

“We shouldn’t walk in together, don’t want to give people the wrong idea.” Ray fixes his jacket. “Have the driver take you around the corner and I’ll meet you inside.”

“Yeah, make sure you hold your breath.” She shuts the door on his smug face. “Can you take me home? I don’t belong here.”

“Are you sure? It looks like a beautiful party,” his voice is a little muffled through the half raised partition.

“I’d rather go to Big Belly and get a milkshake.” Felicity sinks into the warm leather seat.

“It would be a waste of an amazing dress.”

“I wore it for the wrong guy.” Felicity looks out the window. She rubs her arms lost in thought.

“Who’s the right guy?” The driver pulls away from the curb.

“Someone I was scared to take a chance on. Someone I should have told years ago how I feel when I’m around him.”

“How do you feel about this someone?”

Felicity drops the wrap. She uncrosses her legs. “How do I feel about him? I feel like ripping his clothes off. I want to know how he tastes, explore his body with my tongue. Most of all, I want him to pull over and join me in the back of this limo.”

Felicity rubs her legs together, her hands drag up and down her thighs. It was the timber of his voice and the shape of his ear. The sense of comfort in his presence. Her heart would know Oliver anywhere.

The limo stops on a vista overlooking the coast. He is out of the car and joining her in the back. They reach for each other and he pulls her into his lap. His large hand cups the back of her neck. Felicity places her hand on his cheek he leans into her warmth.

“I thought I screwed up.” Oliver whispers.

“So did I.” Felicity close the space between them.

He wraps her up into his arms. He holds her close, his hands in her hair. He explores her mouth with his tongue, sucks on her lips. Kissing him takes her breath away, fills her up with molten lava.

They lose track of time in each others arms.

…

Felicity wakes up in Oliver’s bed, alone. The smell of fresh coffee draws her out of bed. She puts on a discarded flannel shirt. She finds him in the kitchen. He is sprinkling powdered sugar on a jelly donut.

“Hey, I was going to surprise you.” Oliver smiles. He leans over the counter to kiss her cheek.

“You made these?” Felicity takes a bite of the warm donut. Her eyes close in pleasure.

“You make that same sound when I kiss you behind the ear.”

“Prove it.” Felicity challenges.

“In a minute, I have something for you.” Oliver walks around her, disappears into his room. He comes back holding a blue box with a silver bow. He sets the box on the counter.

“What’s this?” Felicity laces her fingers through the bow.

“Open it and find out.”

She lifts the lid off the box. Inside is bundle of letters in a ribbon. On top of the buddle there is a note.

On the eighth day of Hanukkah my True Love gave to me his heart.

Felicity looks up at him. Oliver pulls out the bundle and places them in her hands.

“For five hundred forty-seven days I wrote you. Sometimes it was a multiple page letter. Others it was a short message about thinking of you. You were always on my mind. You were the only thing that kept me going. Kept me alive. I held on to every letter you wrote, every silly selfie you sent. I wanted to hand these to you. See your face, when I tell you that you are the love of my life. I love you Felicity.”

Felicity hugs the letters to her chest. Wipes the tears from her eyes.

“I should have known it was you. I sent letters full of my ramblings about my favorites places and things. You are the only person to ever truly see me. You are my true and only love. I love you 2B.”

“I love you 2A.”

[ithurtstobeccme-blog]

💘 ROMIE & SEFF

@x060214​ // x.

where they first met and how: i like the idea that seth was scouting out people to join him and dean, to create the shield, and he sees this big samoan man and just kind of goes, “yep, that’s him.” so he introduces himself and the rest is history.how long their ‘flirting’ phase was before feelings got involved: i don’t think they ever consciously flirted with each other, prior to them getting together?? like, we’ve seen these boys interact, everyone knows they flirt an obscene amount, but i don’t think it was intentional, because they were both in denial / too hesitant to risk their friendship.who fell for who first ( if applicable ): they were both attracted to each other pretty quickly ( how couldn’t you be? look at those boys ), but the romantic feelings were rather forcefully stuffed, so it’s hard to tell who fell first.where their first date was and what it was like: let’s be honest, their first official date was almost certainly at some rundown bar. it felt like all the other times they’ve gone out for drinks together -- which made them both realize just how long they’ve been harboring feelings for each other.who asks who out and how ( with a sign? spelled out on a cake? just a simple ‘will you go out with me’? ): roman would have to be the one to make the first move, i think. and he’d probably just ask him flat-out, because roman’s just straightforward like that.who proposes first: again, i feel like roman would be the one to initiate this step in their relationship, though this would definitely be more elaborate than when he asked seth out.if they keep / kept their relationship secret or let everyone know right away: i feel like both seth and roman keep their personal lives pretty close to their chests. they wouldn’t necessarily keep it a secret -- they’re not ashamed or embarrassed of their relationship -- but they just wouldn’t acknowledge it unless it came up organically.where the proposal happens and how ( kiss cam at a baseball game? on a hillside surrounded by ducks? at a disney park? ): i know i just said that they’d keep their relationship on the down-low, but i feel like roman would recruit some fellow superstars ( especially some female superstars, because they’re much better at subtlety and keeping secrets than their male counterparts ) to help him put together a proposal before some big ppv. ( roman pretty intensely hates the fact that he can’t pull a john cena and propose during the show itself, but he has no illusions about how that would go over with management and / or fans. )if they adopt any pets together: well, seth already has kevin, but i feel like they’d adopt another doggo together. maybe a cat somewhere down the line?who’s more dominant: i’m usually all about that Power Bottom Roman life, but i feel like seth is just such a bottom that i feel like this is an exception. ( though, technically, power bottoms CAN be the more dominant individual. hm.. thinking emoji. )where their first kiss was and what it was like: you didn’t hear this from me, but these boys definitely kissed long before they got their heads out of their asses and became a couple. it was after a show, coming off of a huge win, both boys buzzing with adrenaline. dean was finishing his shower and they were alone and it just kind of . . . happened? but they both figured the other didn’t mean much by it, so they just never talked about it.if they have any matching couples stuff ( mugs? sweaters? pillowcases? ): mugs, definitely mugs, because seth loves his coffee and roman loves seth.how into pda they are: roman’s a pretty lowkey person, so he wouldn’t be huge into pda, just because he doesn’t want to stir up trouble with management, but when they’re with their friends? you can bet that he doesn’t hesitate to wrap an arm around seth or press a kiss to his temple.who holds the umbrella when it rains: roman, because he’s a #gentleman, and also because seth talks with his hands too much and they end up getting wet when seth holds the umbrella.where their usual ‘date spot’ is ( if applicable ): bars, and they also love gym dates, so any gym that has crossfit ( though roman stays as far away from that crossfit shit as possible ).who’s more protective: they’re both pretty protective, let’s be honest.how long it is before they sleep together ( can be as in ‘had sex’ or as in ‘shared a bed’ ): they’ve shared beds in the shield. first few times, they slept as far from each other as possible, but by the end of the shield’s run, all three boys would kind of dogpile in one bed, even if two were available.if they argue about anything: they argue about very silly stuff, but it can get pretty heated. it doesn’t happen too often, though.who leaves more marks ( lipstick, hickeys, scratchmarks etc. ): seth does. thankfully, roman stays pretty covered in the ring.who steals whose clothes and how often: due to the fact that roman’s a bit broader than seth, he can’t really wear a lot of seth’s clothes ( and skinny jeans aren’t really roman’s style to begin with ), but seth will snag some of roman’s clothes all the time. his favorite is stealing roman’s sweatshirts for long car drives.how they cuddle ( spooning? facing each other? ): it’s Spooning central up in here. roman is always big spoon. uwuwhat their favourite nonsexual activity is: wrestling and / or working out.how long they stay mad at each other: they’re both capable of holding some pretty long grudges, but roman’s usually practical enough to recognize when they’re both just being stubborn and can put aside his pride to apologize.what their usual coffee / tea orders are: seth’s got some fancy coffee order that took roman a bit to memorize, but roman’s is pretty simple, just straight ( hah ) black coffee.if they ever have any children together: i feel like they’d adopt kids, eventually, after they’ve both retired from wrestling. i feel like they’d have to reach a compromise on how many kids, though, because roman is used to his huge family and seth seems like someone who’d only want one or two kids.if they have any special pet names for each other: uce and rome, usually. nothing too romantic. occasionally a “babe.”if they ever split up and / or get back together: i mean. they kinda already had one break-up. [stares in 2014]what their shared living space is like ( messy? clean? what kind of decor? ): roman keeps it pretty neat, though i feel like seth is inclined, when they’re on the road, to kind of leave stuff laying around and just kind of shove everything into his bags right before they leave somewhere.what their first christmas / hanukkah / etc as a couple was like: they did christmas alone and then with each respective family. roman’s family had a huge celebration with tons of people, while seth’s family had something more lowkey and on a smaller scale. they did christmas morning together, just the two of them, and they woke up early to open presents and just kind of enjoy each other’s company.what their names are in each other’s phones: probably just “rome” and “seth,” i don’t see them doing anything too crazy.if they have any ‘couple traditions’ ( buying a new mug for their collection every year? baking every friday evening? ): loser buys the beers ( a tradition that started with dean and they couldn’t seem to let go of ).who falls asleep first and who wakes up first: i feel like roman both falls asleep first and wakes up first, because seth seems like the type who will just keep going and going until he crashes, and then he’s OUT.who’s the big spoon / little spoon: roman’s big spoon. have you seen those arms? perfect for spooning, kthx.who hogs the bathroom: [side eyes roman]who kills the spiders / takes them outside: that’s definitely roman. seth is always the one who finds the spiders, though.

[thestovetops]

this city bleeds its aching heart by Renne (E)

The one where Steve and Bucky pose as a happily married couple while on a mission for SHIELD, to catch an international arms dealer hiding in a suburban neighbourhood.

(technically fake marriage but it fits I think lol)

I’ve Been Careless With a Delicate Man by Paraxdisepink (M)

Steve lets SHIELD think he and Bucky were boyfriends so they’ll let him see the Winter Soldier in medical.

(kind of angsty due to misunderstandings but with a happy ending!)

Is It Pretending If I Already Want You?   by OhCaptainMyCaptain (E)

Based on prompt: Pretend Boyfriends AU where one of their families is always wondering why they’re never in a relationship, so the other offers to pretend to be their boyfriend for some family event"

 Basic Steps to Getting Yourself In a Pickle With Both Your Family and The Guy You’ve Secretly Crushed On For Five Years (A Guide):

STEP 1: After being perpetually single and constantly making up excuses to your family, give in and lie about having a boyfriend. STEP 2: Agree to bring said boyfriend to the family cottage for a week so he can be your date to your parents’ wedding anniversary party. STEP 3: Panic. STEP 4: Say ‘yes’ when your best friend and closet crush - who you’re convinced isn’t interested in you that way in the least - offers to be your pretend boyfriend. STEP 5: Try your best not to fall in love with them during the trip. STEP 6: Fail miserably.

a long way from the playground by tessellated (E)

“Actually, I am dating someone.” He says.

What ends up happening is, he says the first name that comes to mind.

What ends up happening is, he blurts out, “Steve Rogers.”

Without thinking, obviously. Because if he had been thinking, he would have thought of something better than this.

And that’s how Bucky ends up bringing Steve as a date to his sister’s wedding.

Keep Making Trouble ‘Till You Find What You Love by Rena (M)

“We should date,” Bucky blurts out, inspiration suddenly striking.

That gets him Steve’s attention, at least. “Excuse me?” he asks.

 “No no no, hear me out,” Bucky says. “You wanna get back at them, right? Imagine the following: We date, fall madly in love, then have the most horrendous breakup in history and make them deal with that. They’ll feel terrible because they set us up, and we get to eat free ice cream and see their faces when we eventually tell them we pulled one over them,” Bucky finishes with a smug grin.

 “That’s a terrible plan,” Steve says.

Click Here to Read Full Article  by thecommodore_squid (orphan_account) (M)

“You’re losing public favor at a dramatic rate.”

“Oh.”

Fury glared. “Fortunately, I am smart enough for the both of us and have created a narrow pathway of recovery. This option has a little bit of opportunity-cost, but I’m eighty-three percent sure that it’ll be worth it and it’ll work in the long run.” Nick paused, then amended, “Eighty-two percent.”

AKA A Fake Dating AU in which Steve and Bucky are famous.

Pretend You Are for Five More Minutes by Kellyscams (M)

In the hopes of swaying off the gross sexual advancements of his supervisor, Bucky asks his best friend, Steve, to go with him to the office holiday party. What he doesn’t expect is Steve to blurt out that they’re engaged. Which they’re… definitely not.

Bucky can survive one night of pretending to be engaged to his best friend.

Even if the lie is better than the truth.

The Wedding Date by emphasisonem (M)

Sam sighs, “Man, why can’t you be a normal young adult and just lie to your mother. It would really make this easier.”

“Believe me, I know,” Steve grins. “Who else do we know who’d consider spending a week in Brooklyn with me pretending to be my significant other?”

“I’ll do it,” a deep voice interrupts the two of them and Steve starts slightly. He hadn’t realized the actual object of his affections had walked into the kitchen for his morning cup of coffee looking absolutely devastating (as usual) in a dark gray suit.

In which Steve needs a date to his mother’s wedding and Bucky is all too happy to accompany him.

Get Jingle With It  by mambo (M)

Bucky stands alone in a room full of Steve’s coworkers wearing a light-up Hanukkah sweater and holding a plate of terrible spinach puffs. It’s Christmas Eve, and they’ve been snowed-in, stuck with Steve’s coworkers for nearly a week at their company retreat. Steve is flirting with an asshole across the room while Bucky watches one of Steve’s overly-familiar coworkers making his way over to him, probably to ask Bucky about his sex life for the fiftieth time since this week began. Why does everyone keep asking about Bucky’s sex life? Because everyone at this terrible party thinks that he and Steve are not only a couple, but the cutest couple at this whole shindig. And that apparently makes them feel entitled to all of the information about Bucky’s private life that they can get.

They aren’t entitled, and he and Steve aren’t a couple. But that doesn’t mean that Steve isn’t the love of Bucky’s life.

Bucky nibbles on the edge of the nasty spinach puff and nearly gags.

Worst. Christmas. Ever.

(theres some background steve/brock but its not a huge part of the story!)

Thirty-Eight Days and Counting by thecommodore_squid (orphan_account) (M)

It didn’t escape him that Steve shared his assumed last name. “Are you gonna be my cousin?” Bucky asked dully.

Steve frowned. “Husband, actually,” he said easily, holding up his left hand to show a typical golden band.

Bucky scowled and closed the door.

AKA An AU in which Bucky is put in the witness protection program and Steve is the agent hired to protect him/pretend to be his husband.

(again fake marriage and its also undercover but its really good!)

Also there’s a couple of fics based off of The Proposal that might fit!

Hope these work!

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💘 + platonic Sasori and Yashamaru for the ship meme! ~~ akatdollie

For the ICU-Pedia AU thing we’ve got. Which I’m going to call Gen Med AU now cuz they’re both technically generalists there: @akatdollie

where they first met and how: Med school! They weren’t quite groupmates or block mates. But they do see each other often and that turned to sometimes catching each other dead tired at lunch, or lunch in the ER (at like 3-4pm, again dead tired). Eventually turning into medicine boards study buddies, eventually turning into residents and colleagues. Eventually, Yasha just finds Sasori in the house every so often and has accepted his presence as part of the current landscape now.

how long their ‘flirting’ phase was before feelings got involved: WHAT FEELINGS!??! THOSE DON’T EXIST. Feelings got involved somewhere in internship or clerkship or third year. One of those what the fuck am I doing with my life moments at 2am on duty. Sometimes, vulnerabilities pop up when you think you’ve got everything under control and you get a little or a lot more closer to the people you share that with.

who fell for who first ( if applicable ): not quite applicable but Yasha is likely more likely to think of Sasori as a friend

where their first date was and what it was like: Coffee shop. It’s a double date. Yasha and a copy of Nelson’s Pediatrics, along with Sasori and a copy of Harrison’s Internal Medicine

who asks who out and how ( with a sign? spelled out on a cake? just a simple ‘will you go out with me’? ): “Have you studied yet?” “Have you eaten yet?” are the usual starters, coming from either of them.  

who proposes first: I imagine it’s a silent--- Yasha will refer all his gonna be adult patients to Sasori, and if there are any kids to refer they will be for Yasha.

if they keep / kept their relationship secret or let everyone know right away: Nah, not really a secret

where the proposal happens and how ( kiss cam at a baseball game? on a hillside surrounded by ducks? at a disney park? ): with a paper referral slip, based on above

if they adopt any pets together: Yasha just one day sees an aquarium of Sasori’s little critters and feeds them and doesn’t question when they come and go at this point

who’s more dominant: Sasori

where their first kiss was and what it was like: LOL I don’t even know if they’d have awkward hugs--- or Yasha would definitely hug, and Sasori would wonder now what

if they have any matching couples stuff ( mugs? sweaters? pillowcases? ): LOL Matching pedia cuffs so Sasori doesn’t keep borrowing Yasha’s when he has a cancer patient with very thin limbs?

how into pda they are: I doubt that Sasori is ever the touchy kind

who holds the umbrella when it rains: Yasha is taller and if Sasori holds it, it always hits his head

where their usual ‘date spot’ is ( if applicable ): that one coffee shop near the hospital that’s open 24/7 with cheap but strong coffee. And some vegetarian meals

who’s more protective: Sasori??

how long it is before they sleep together ( can be as in ‘had sex’ or as in ‘shared a bed’ ): One especially terrible duty night at the start of clerkship where Sasori finally doesn’t care about when the sheets have been changed or whether or not the bed is occupied--- Damn it Yasha, move, there’s space enough for two and I need a nap

if they argue about anything: SO MANY THINGS. Sometimes about patient management. Sometimes about innane things like how much the cost of going to this for dinner vs this other place for dinner is. Vs how much do they care when they’re both starving post duty

who leaves more marks ( lipstick, hickeys, scratchmarks etc. ): Neither? like I can’t think of any particular marks to talk about too (like Akira leaves little drawings on Yasha’s notes but Sasori doesn’t believe in sullying anything unnecessarily sooo)

who steals whose clothes and how often: Yasha’s coat often gets stolen by Sasori when he needs to go somewhere in the hospital and Yasha’s coat is closer than his

how they cuddle ( spooning? facing each other? ): Naah

what their favourite nonsexual activity is: DIFFERENTIALS. Watching medical dramas and seeing who has a longer list of possible sicknesses or diseases the character has. +50 points if they get the actual disease mentioned by the show. They’re both equally good at it.

how long they stay mad at each other: Probably not long? I don’t imagine them being mad for long

what their usual coffee / tea orders are: Sasori takes coffee black as the void. and the most coffee Yasha drinks is the ones in the little tetrapack you can get in the vending machine

if they ever have any children together: Nah, they’re both uncle and pseudouncle though? Does that count?

if they have any special pet names for each other: I don’t think they do? 

if they ever split up and / or get back together: Nope, I don’t think so

what their shared living space is like ( messy? clean? what kind of decor? ): They don’t share a callroom but if they’re roommates, I imagine the space is like. Super clean. Would Sasori ever stand for mess? I don’t think so

what their first christmas / hanukkah / etc as a couple was like: LOL first Christmas in the Ward and they have instant hot chocolate for the Christmas spirit

what their names are in each other’s phones: Just their names

if they have any ‘couple traditions’ ( buying a new mug for their collection every year? baking every friday evening? ): Sasori often comes in early if Yasha is duty to visit him during morning gases (where you get arterial blood gas of the little pneumonia kiddies in the pedia ward) and makes sure Yasha has some measure of breakfast before going to the outpatient department for the morning

who falls asleep first and who wakes up first: They both jump up to their feet when someone shouts CODE

who’s the big spoon / little spoon: Not quite into cuddles

who hogs the bathroom: SASORI. Yasha needs to piss and Sasori is still finishing his skin care. He doesn’t give a shit if they’re on duty. He’s not skipping dates on this.

who kills the spiders / takes them outside: Both

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DATING SHIP MEME

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where they first met and how: In English class at school. Nick bothered her for homework one day and the rest is history.

how long their ‘flirting’ phase was before feelings got involved: The entirety that their class read and did work relating to The Great Gatsby, so I’d say for a good 2-3 weeks maybe even a whole month.

who fell for who first ( if applicable ): Janie always thought Nick was cute, but I feel like Nick was the one who actually developed feelings beyond a silly crush but Janie wasn’t too far behind.

where their first date was and what it was like: I forgot the name of the restaurant you sent me with the pretty decor, but it was there! The date was honestly really awkward and that was mostly because of Janie. She sat there stiff as a board the whole time and hardly talked because she was so nervous. They most likely already had their first kiss at this point too, but the butterflies in her stomach kept her from acting out.

who asks who out and how ( with a sign? spelled out on a cake? just a simple ‘will you go out with me’? ): Nick definitely asked Janie out first and it definitely happened when he was walking her home one day. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was right after their first kiss.

who proposes first: Nick! Matter of fact he’s probably the only one who ever brings up marriage in their relationship.

if they keep / kept their relationship secret or let everyone know right away: Flash forward to endgame Nick and Janie, Janie wanted the relationship to stay a secret just incase things didn’t work out between them again, but of course Nick had to announce it to his whole family and next thing you know the women in Cassandra’s salon was congratulating her on her new relationship. 

where the proposal happens and how ( kiss cam at a baseball game? on a hillside surrounded by ducks? at a disney park? ): I can see Nick being a little extra and setting up a dinner with his whole family and proposing to her then. Would she say yes??.....idk!

if they adopt any pets together: Why adopt when chowder can have more puppies that’ll go on to harrass Nick and Jerrold?

who’s more dominant: Please, power play is a big thing between these two. 

where their first kiss was and what it was like: It happened the night Janie met Nick’s whole family for the first time. He walked her home like the true gentleman he is and she felt bad for telling him that she didn’t talk to her mom about him, so she gave him a kiss goodbye to make up for it.

if they have any matching couples stuff ( mugs? sweaters? pillowcases? ): Besides those gold necklaces Janie bought them all those years ago, I feel like they had matching varsity jackets or something like that when they were younger too. Something tells me young Janie would get Nick’s initals tattooed somewhere like on her leg or wrist.

how into pda they are: Janie hates it. She can barely stand private affection so she tries to avoid pda at all cost, but of course Nick just has to give her little pecks or hugs every now and then when they’re out.

who holds the umbrella when it rains: Nick cause he’s a gentleman like that.

where their usual ‘date spot’ is ( if applicable ): I feel like even as adults they still visit that restaurant they had their first date at often.

who’s more protective: Nick 100% homeboy was ready to deal with another anchor just for disagreeing with and dismissing Janie’s opinion.

how long it is before they sleep together ( can be as in ‘had sex’ or as in ‘shared a bed’ ): If Nick wasn’t in and out of jail as a youngin it wouldn’t have been that long, but I feel like they really honestly didn’t have sex with each other until they were in their early 20s. As for sharing a bed, not until their recent age of 40-something which is kinda crazy to think about.

if they argue about anything: Any and everything. 

who leaves more marks ( lipstick, hickeys, scratchmarks etc. ): Nick. When then leads to arguments early in the morning at 3am with Janie screaming about how she has to cover them up for work now.

who steals whose clothes and how often: Janie did a lot back when they were younger. I just know she has a bootleg Bart Simpson shirt in the back of her closet til this day.

how they cuddle ( spooning? facing each other? ): Janie likes to lay her head slightly on Nick’s chest with his arms wrapped around her torso. It makes her feel safe, she won’t admit that tho!

how long they stay mad at each other: I mean the longest has been years, but with Nick out of jail and constantly bothering her even if she is mad at him; her tangents only last for a week or 2 now.

what their usual coffee / tea orders are: Something tells me they both like dark roast coffee. Something strong that helps keep them up.

if they ever have any children together: Heh, Letita and Levi are cannon in some verse of theirs.

if they have any special pet names for each other: Though it’s not a nickname mutually exclusive to Janie, sometimes when she’s feeling particularly fond of him (which isn’t too often) she’ll follow the footsteps of his family and call him Nicky.

if they ever split up and / or get back together: PLEASE, do I even need to go into detail?

what their shared living space is like ( messy? clean? what kind of decor? ): Neat with a side of messede up whenever Janie lets Nick lounge around for too long, but even he knows better and cleans up behind himself.

what their first christmas / hanukkah / etc as a couple was like: Technically they didn’t spend New Years or Christmas day with each other, but they did hang out around that time to make up for it as teens. I’d say it was pretty magical and one they’ll never forget even as adults since that’s when Janie gifted him their necklaces and made a little Nick tear up from joy.

what their names are in each other’s phones: Nick’s number isn’t even saved in Janie’s phone because she’s terrible like that LMAO. but I feel like Nick has her name saved under ‘Janie G.’ with a heart by it or something.

if they have any ‘couple traditions’ ( buying a new mug for their collection every year? baking every friday evening? ): 

who falls asleep first and who wakes up first: Even though Janie wakes up way earlier for work, Nick is always falling asleep on her early! She’s the first one to wake uo because work requires her to get up really early.

who’s the big spoon / little spoon: Janie prefers being the little spoon. It makes her feel safe.

who hogs the bathroom: Janie. She has to make herself look presentable for tv!

who kills the spiders / takes them outside: They both kill spiders because they’re kinda evil like that. I feel like Nick tries to turn it into some learning lesson and talk abt how the spider trespassed on territory that wasn’t his and got killed in the end and Janie is just like “....Shut the hell up 😐”

[kiara-carrera]

Headcanon dating meme Sweetbrooke

this is under the cut because it’s long lmao! thank you for asking!!!!

where they first met and how: they technically met at the drive in, when brooke was in line to get snacks. but they don’t officially meet until a few months later when the serpents show up to kick archie’s ass.

how long their ‘flirting’ phase was before feelings got involved: so their flirting phase was tightly entwined to their hooking up phase, which lasted a few (?) months before feelings really started bubbling to the surface.

who fell for who first (if applicable): this is a bit even, but probably brooke a tiny bit more.

where their first date was and what it was like: they went to go see a movie and then got milkshakes at pops. it was super sweet, but a little awkward at first because i maintain that sweet pea never had a legit relationship before her but they were able to get comfy quick because it’s like,,,you two have been hooking up for months, chill.

who asks who out and how (with a sign? spelled out on a cake? just a simple ‘will you go out with me’?): it’s a very simple variation of asking will you go out with me. they both sort of broach the topic together and it’s more of a mutual asking.

who proposes first: if marriage ever does get brought up, probably sweet pea.

if they keep / kept their relationship secret or let everyone know right away: when they’re hooking up, it’s definitely on the down low (like i think at first only fangs really knows) because it’s during season 2 when tensions after the school merger is still high, so they’re not trying to deal with drama. once they’re actually dating, they don’t really care and it’s just sorta common knowledge that they’re together.

where the proposal happens and how (kiss cam at a baseball game? on a hillside surrounded by ducks? at a disney park?): no ideas for this one, but it’d probably be something super simple.

if they adopt any pets together: nope!

who’s more dominant: sweet pea

where their first kiss was and what it was like: it was in her room when they were supposed to be working on an assignment they got partnered up for and it’s very out of the blue and a lil aggressive tbh.

if they have any matching couples stuff (mugs? sweaters? pillowcases?): no, they both think that sort of thing is kinda tacky.

how into pda they are: brooke loves pda like she honestly can’t help it she loves it all. sweet pea is a bit less intense than she is with that aspect, so with him it’s usually like an arm tossed over her shoulder.

who holds the umbrella when it rains: sweet pea but honestly it’s because he’s taller.

where their usual ‘date spot’ is (if applicable): either pop’s or lovers lane.

who’s more protective: both, but sweet pea is just a tiny bit more.

how long it is before they sleep together (can be as in ‘had sex’ or as in ‘shared a bed’): honestly not long at all for either, probably early season 3 whoops.

if they argue about anything: they don’t argue super often, but when they do, it’s usually related to serpent type stuff.

who leaves more marks (lipstick, hickeys, scratchmarks etc.): they’re both liable to leave an odd hickey every once in a while.

who steals whose clothes and how often: once they get comfortable in their relationship, brooke is constantly stealing his shirts to wear to bed.

how they cuddle (spooning? facing each other?): usually spooning, but on occasion they’ll face each other.

what their favourite nonsexual activity is: going for drives on his bike.

how long they stay mad at each other: they’re both a little hotheaded and neither like to yield or admit they’re wrong at first, so they definitely need time apart after an argument and i think the record is like ... almost a week? maybe a tad less?

what their usual coffee / tea orders are: brooke will only drink coffee if there’s a shit ton of cream and sugar in it. sweet pea probably doesn’t do any kind of creamer or milk, but he definitely adds a fair amount of sugar.

if they ever have any children together: they might eventually have kids, but it’d probably be like two at most.

if they have any special pet names for each other: he calls her princess which technically he started doing to piss her off, but once they’re dating it’s just a soft little thing he does. she tends to mostly call him sweets or baby.

if they ever split up and / or get back together: so they split up after graduation, somewhere during the summer before she heads off to college. they will be getting back together at some point during this time jump, but it all really depends on what kind of bullshit plot i’m given to work with.

what their shared living space is like (messy? clean? what kind of decor?): she spends a good portion of season 3 in his trailer and it’s not super messy or anything but you can tell there’s two unsupervised teenagers living there.

what their first christmas / hanukkah / etc as a couple was like: they spend it with fangs' family because his mother insists that they can’t be alone on christmas.

what their names are in each other’s phones: she has him down as sweets with a couple of heart eye emojis. he’ll tell people she’s just brooke in his phone (which was an upgrade from being ‘holliday’ when they first exchanged numbers), but she’s definitely listed as princess because he’s a secret sap.

if they have any ‘couple traditions’ (buying a new mug for their collection every year? baking every friday evening?): nope!

who falls asleep first and who wakes up first: brooke falls asleep first and he usually wakes up first because she is not a morning person whatsoever.

who’s the big spoon / little spoon: brooke is usually little spoon because sweet pea claims he’s too manly to be little spoon, but there are numerous occasions where he is.

who hogs the bathroom: brooke

who kills the spiders / takes them outside: brooke doesn’t do spiders at all, she leaves that to him