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[antihcroes]

happy birthday to the best sweet but sarcastic, anxious, little drummer (demi) boy, alexander 'alex' patrick mercer!

[deadbeetleblog]

the batkids finds a box with shitton of VHS so they plug them in and to their surprise is just a bunch of Christmases,birthdays,graduations, party's,etc that Bruce recorded

the first one is dicks 10 birthday (none of this is chronological or anything I'm making shit up as I want)the camera quality was shit all grainy,it was in the manor and part of the league were there and Donna,Roy,wally,Garth are there with their mentors plus superman and the gordons and there's like this cheesy decoration and theres gifts bags for the kids and ice cream and I'm thinking dick is going to have a mj obsession so all of micheal Jackson's songs are playing on the background and the kids are all trying to do the beat it dance

then there's a shot of Dickies small kid face covered in cake and ice cream and he looks gross,off camera a voice says (Bruce) "you're liking your party lad?" his voice is so soft and young and so dad "yeS! thank you Bruce this is the best party ever!!" and he goes away running to superman,he looks young too, mullet and all as he catches Dickie laughing. the video ends, the next tape rolls

It's Christmas,it seems like Bruce is hiding while he records, the tv is on, "can't touch this" is playing and a young Jason Todd is clumsily trying to do the dance, you can hear Bruce's giggles as he watches the kid, he stops hiding and enters the room, Jason looks at him,his smile wide "look! dad look! I'm doing it!!" he isn't doing it but Bruce claps anyways "good job Jaylad!! you look just like hammer!" Jason squeaks, the video ends.

this time tim is on view,he's in the cave doing his homework on the floor, he looks like he's 13-15 at least all sparred on baggy jeans and a too big shirt,this was from a digital camera very clearly, the quality much better, on a monitor of the batcomputer, Britney spears was singing,he was humming along softly, Bruce made his presence clear Clark In front of him with a cake, singing softly "happy birthday to you....happy birthday to you.... happy birthday dear Timmy,happy birthday to you" Tim looked back a bit shocked before smiling wide,his braces all clear for the camera

next tape was toddler damian bouncing and clapping while watching toy story 3 bruce giggling as he danced, "dami,dami, I love youu" his voice was so incredibly soft "I uv yu" Bruce awed as baby damian talked, all chubby limbs and big green eyes,"Dami papa loves you" bruce keep repeating and he keep getting i love yous back when a new set of footsteps interrupted him "hey sugar" clarks midwester accent break through the quiet ambience "hey you" Bruce focused the camera on him "got anything to say to your baby?" Bruce asked humourous,Clark had a tiny baby strapped to his chest ,Damian squeaked loudly getting Bruce's attention back on him "I'm here baby no need to spit" Clark laughed and the video ended

they watched the black screen for a while, it was heartwarming in a way,dick no longer danced thriller on Halloween with his friends, Jason no longer tried to copy vanilla ice, tim no longer had a fringe or a myspace account and Damian was no longer a baby. Bruce was getting older and older and the only thing left of those days were these videos.

the complication of videos grows bigger and bigger with dukes graduation,Cass first recital, Barbara's wedding, Steph's birthday, and eventually they found two curious videos

one was marked "olly,lexie and brucie 72" and the other "happy together 81", turns out lex Luther not only had a beautiful head of red locks but he also had a complete disco choreography with oliver queen and bruce wayne for their graduation, Bruce had the most adorable crooked teeth and straight nose,he really changed with none of his original teeth and multiple rhinoplasties.

the other one was a short video of Bruce combing his hair, humming softly until he caughts the cameraman, he turns with a smile " if we're late for your fault I'm going to be so pissed" the cameraman laughed warmly, "I just have to get my shoes on, I'm waiting for you,it's been an hour you don't need to comb that much" Clarks voice bombed through the speakers "it's my wedding Clark,of course I have to comb that much","you know I love your hair no matter how it is" Bruce pouted and turned pissed, going to the bathroom "Bruce please, don't get pissed" the video ended.

[catierambles]

Public Relations Ch.10

Pairing: Clark Kent/Superman x Charlotte Danvers (OFC)

WC 835 (it's shorter, but it sets some things up that're going to happen down the road)

Warnings: None

@kingliam2019 , @greensleeves888 , @peaches1958 , @brattymum96 , @ouroboros113 , @summersong69 what is that? 3 in one day? I wonder how long I can keep this up

1965 Shelby Cobra the header image is what the one mentioned looks like

Clark’s birthday arrived, but he hadn’t heard from her. Hadn’t even seen her the last couple days as she suddenly got busy with work. His good morning text was answered a couple hours after the fact and he admitted to being a little hurt. Maybe she just forgot? She has been really busy lately. It was around lunch when his phone pinged and he picked it up, seeing the text from her.

Come outside.

Charlie?

Come outside.

Odd, but okay. Getting up from his desk, he went over the elevators and rode them down to the ground floor, heading out of the building and instantly seeing her there out front, leaning against the Shelby that gleamed under the early summer sun.

“Charlie?” He asked as he stopped in front of her, “Why do you have the Shelby here?” She just reached into her pocket and pulled out the keys, handing them out to him. “Bit of an impromptu drive, don’t you think?”

“That’s not what this is.” Charlotte said and he looked at her in confusion for a moment before he got it.

“No.” He said and she nodded, smiling at him. “I can’t possibly…”

“Yes, you can.”

“Charlie, this is…I can’t…”

“Clark, you love the Shelby.” She said, “You still have to sign the title transfer paperwork, but happy birthday.”

“This is too much, I can’t accept this.” He said and she grabbed his hand, putting the keys in his palm and closing his fingers around them.

“Yes, you can.” She said and he pulled her into his arms, picking her up off her feet and holding her tightly, her arms wrapping around his neck. “Happy birthday, baby.”

“Thank you.” He said, burying his face in her neck. “This is…this is incredible. Thank you so much.” He put her down on her feet and pulled away to look at her.

“You can keep it at my house if you don’t feel comfortable keeping it parked on the streets of Metropolis, but it’s yours sweetheart.”

“Now that…” They looked over, seeing Lois, Jimmy, and a couple other people come out of the Planet. “Is a car.” It was Jimmy who spoke.

“My birthday present to Clark.” Charlotte said, “1965 Shelby Cobra. From my collection.”

“God damn, I want to be your friend.” He said and Charlotte snorted.

“I don’t give rare classic cars to just friends, Jimmy.” She said and there was a moment of silence.

“Holy shit, Clark.” He said and Charlotte snorted, pressing her hands against Clark’s chest and making him look at her as her hands slid up and into his hair as she pulled him down into a kiss that he very eagerly returned, his arms tightening around her waist. She pulled away after a little bit, giving him an apologetic smile even as her fingertips moved through the hair at the back of his head.

“I have to go.” She said, “I’ve been away too long as it is.”

“Busy day?” He asked and she nodded with a sound.

“I would have given you the car tonight after dinner, but I have a late meeting at LexCorp that I have to go to and this was the only free moment to breathe that I had today.”

“What does LexCorp want?” Clark asked.

“I don’t know.” She said honestly, “Lex Luthor and I avoid each other for the most part, but he asked for a personal meeting and it would be bad form and press to turn him down.” Charlotte said, “But I will text you when I get home and if you want to come over, you can.”

“Okay.” He said with a nod, but he still didn’t feel right about the fact that she had a meeting with Lex Luthor.

“Or, you can let yourself in and pamper yourself until I get home. Your choice.”

“I might do that, honestly.” He admitted, “I’ve been meaning to try out that whirlpool tub you have.”

“Knock yourself out.” She said and rose quickly on her toes, pressing a brief kiss to his lips. “But now I really have to go.”

“I’ll pull the car into the garage around the back and drive it over to your place tonight.” Clark said and she nodded. “Thank you, again. Want me to drive you back to the Tower?”

“You just want an excuse to drive it right now, don’t you.”

“Yes.” He said and she snorted.

“Yeah, I’ll take the lift back.” She said and he looked to the others who had been watching the interaction.

“Let Perry know I’ll be right back.” Clark said, “And if you want to tell him other things too, you can.” They pulled away from each other, Clark moving around the car to the driver's seat as Charlotte got into the passenger's seat. The engine turned over with a roar and he dropped his forehead to the steering wheel briefly, making her smile, before he pulled away from the curb and drove down the street towards Danvers Tower.

[banduckoot]

Dear Dr. Neo Cortex,

You are the extra butter in my buttered noodles. You are the salmon in my sushi roll. You are the yellow cheese on my cheeseburger. So, even if it wasn't a marriage proposal you made years ago, I'm still honored that you asked me to be your Sandwich Maker and Crystal Counter.

It took me a long time to make an official response because frankly, I'm still reeling! Getting a message from you and Lex Lang was one of the best presents I could have ever received! But my blown mind has (mostly) recovered, so allow me to give my formal answer to your "proposal":

YES!!!

My dear doctor... the fact a villain like you trusts me not to taint your food, or to steal any crystals, means so much to me. Truly, I'm honored. You're a villain, plus you generally hate most people, so... even if you don't think of me very much, it's nice to know there's some truth to your kind words towards me, and that you weren't just trying to butter me up.

In all seriousness, though: thank you so much for the birthday wishes. There's many things I like about you, Dr. Cortex, even love, but the one thing about you I love the most is how ridiculously happy you make me just because you exist.

tl;dr-- YOU ARE BABYGIRL AF!!!

With all of my heart,

Melissa~ <3

[candyheartedchy]

HI CHY! if i remember correctly your birthday is on february 5th right? :D so HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! i hope you have a spectacular day!!! and that mickey gives you all the kisses imaginable <3 have this image of him, he is bringing these to you as fast as he can!!! 🎂 (@raylex)

HEY LEX!!! And yes my birthday is today! :D And thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[franchufeuillassier]

Fernando Alonso + Red

[kiwikey]

DRUNK IN LOVE <3

pairing : changkyun x reader

genre : fluff, kinda angst ?

warnings : indirect mentions of alcohol

sr : drunk sleeping in taxis : valentina ploy

a/n : happy birthday @lex-iiiii baby <3 kudos for sharing the same luv <3 let's get married. i love u sm, and the man im writing abt <3

stumbling upto your apartment’s door, you manage to ring the bell. the door opens to reveal changkyun, ushering you inside, “you’re pretty late, love. i was starting to get worried” he says, a small pout on his lips.

“sorry i just-“

he cuts you off because you're barely awake, “it’s okay, let’s get you into something more comfortable” as he helps you change into your night suit and leads you to the bed, lifting your legs onto the mattress.

as he’s about to switch off the lights and go, you reach out to hold his hand, firm enough to not let him go. “stay, please” your voice is merely above a whisper, and he smiles, joining you on the bed as he lies down next to you.

“do you feel alright, baby? you definitely look like someone who had too many drinks” he asks, when you look up at him for too long.

little questions swarm in your head and you whisper, dazed, “do you love me?” to see a shocked changkyun. “as in, do you love me when i’m wasted like i am right now?”

he tuts, and pulls you to his chest, pressing a chaste kiss on the top of your head. “honey, my love for you is unconditional, yeah? it’s like an evergreen thing, which is applicable to you whether you’re drunk, angry, and in any other condition of yours.”

you smile as your heart flutters because of his words. “would you still love me the same if i wore a hideous pikachu costume?”

changkyun bites his lower lip to keep himself from laughing, “yes, baby, i’d love you the same, perhaps even more so.”

© imkyunies, 2022, all rights reserved.

[adhd-disaster-willie]

you're the one that brings the sun; chapter 1/6

Summary: Alex is prepared for every single variable except, apparently, the one in which his roommate is drop dead gorgeous and Alex is an absolute clusterfuck of a human being who falls for the first pretty boy on he sees on campus.

Willex roommate au! 

Warnings: Swearing

Notes: The title is from the song “I Dare You” by the Regrettes. I’ve actually planned this fic out so here’s to hoping I don’t get burned out halfway through. It might end up having 6 or 7 chapters, 5 is kind of just an estimate.

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When Alex was 11, his mother proudly plastered his report card to the fridge and exclaimed that one day, her little boy would go to Harvard. His father gripped his shoulder with pride and Alex beamed up at his parents like they’d just told him he had superpowers. 3 years later, he was 14 and teetering on the edge of failure in the majority of his classes. He wasn’t stupid by any means, just preoccupied. He’d started a band with his best friends and that felt like the most important thing in the whole world, and high school was new and scary, so it was easier to not pour all his focus into school. His parents’ smiles faltered but they kept up hope, Alex could tell. 2 years later, he stood shaking and crying outside of the Molina’s garage and suddenly, the concept of going to college begun to feel distant and fake. But he’s 18 now, and somehow, miraculously, gazing at the piles of boxes in the back of Ray’s car and swallowing down a lump in his throat.

It sure isn’t Harvard, but a part of Alex feels giddy at the fact that he’s attending a public college that was relatively easy to get into; oh his parents would be rolling in their proverbial graves. What didn’t make him quite so happy though, was the looming fact that he’d be living with some random person, because for some godforsaken reason, the college wouldn’t allow freshmen to choose their roomates. Some bullshit about meeting new people and socializing.

“Hey, ‘Lex. Dude, you’ll be fine.” Luke shakes his shoulders, before swinging one arm around him and the other around Reggie.

“Says the one who isn’t even going to college,” Alex grumbles, slipping from Luke’s grip and into the front seat of the car.

“Yea cause I don’t need it. Not my fault you’re both nerds,” Luke retorts.

“I’m not a nerd, I just like to have insurance-”

“Yea, back-up plan, safety net, heard it a million times. Reggie’s a nerd though.”

“Old news, dude,” Alex says.

“I am not a nerd!” Reggie protests indignantly.

“Tell that to your 2 years of college credit in math.”

Luke nods in agreement. “Nerd.”

“Math is fun!”

“You’re horrible.” Alex makes a mock gagging noise.

Julie comes bounding out of the house, her arms decked with various baked goods. She tosses herself in the backseat beside Reggie and Luke, looking quite pleased with herself at being able to force Luke to sit in the middle. “Tía was apparently up all night baking,” she explains, passing the sweets up to Alex. “Don’t be surprised if she shows up at your dorm with food every day.”

Alex snorts. “I would not object to that.”

Julie sighs, leaning back in her seat. “You guys are so lucky, I’m tired of high school. Damn September birthday,” Julie grumbles. Her birthday is just after the cut off date, so she would be 18 for the majority of senior year, but is just barely too young to be in the same grade as the boys.

Reggie leans over and pats her arm sympathetically, earning an offended squeak from Luke, who’s only pushed further into the back of the seat.

“Don’t worry!” Alex chirps sarcastically. “You get to spend more time with Luke, since he’ll be squatting in your garage!”

“Oh, joy,” Julie deadpans.

“I am not a squatter!” Luke protests, kicking the back of Alex’s seat.

“No kicking! I’m holding food!”

“Y’know Alex, you’ve been staying in the studio for 2 years, you’re not one to talk!” Luke argues.

“I have a job.”

“A stupid job.”

“A stupid job that gets you free coffee.”

Reggie nodds to that, chewing on a cookie. “Can’t risk losing your coffee privileges.”

Julie groans loudly and stuck her head out the window. “DAAAAD! Let’s goooo!” She cries.

“Wow, I didn’t know you wanted to get rid of me so badly,” Alex says, clutching his chest dramatically.

“Oh shut up Lexi, I just wanna meet your’s and Reggie’s new best friends!” Julie says, laughing.

“I’m not gonna be best friends with my roommate.”

“Yea, Alex forgot how to do that!”

“Luke I will smother you in your sleep!”

At this, Ray approaches the car with a raised eyebrow. “No one’s planning a murder, I hope?” He asks, chuckling as he slides into the drivers seat.

“No sir!” Reggie replies, grinning.

“Not yet,” Alex mumbles under his breath.

“Alright boys, who’s ready for college!” Ray says, starting the car.

“I’m gonna be sick.”

---

“And that’s the last of it!” Ray claps a hand over Alex’s shoulder and smiles encouragingly.

Alex nods tensely, gripping the strap of his fannypack tighter.

The dorm’s probably as good as he’s gonna get. One reasonably sized bedroom complete with two horribly uncomfortable beds, a kitchen with a fridge that was in no way large enough to fit even a weeks worth of meals, a tiny living room that would probably fit a couch and a TV at the most, and a bathroom that smelled suspiciously of mustard. Really it isn’t terrible, but Alex has a habit of noticing every little detail, especially the ones that could be a problem at some point. His roommate hasn’t arrived yet, so he’s standing amongst his various boxes, anxiety pulsing in his chest.

Julie grips his hand tightly and smiles, tears pricking the edges of her eyes. “Hey, Alex, you’re gonna be okay.” She squeezes his hand briefly.

Alex nods, exhaling shakily. “Yea, yea I know. It’s just…”

“A change, I know. But this is a good change. And-” she hauls Reggie and Luke over to them. “-we’re all here if you need to call someone and talk. And dad, and Tía, and I bet your roommate will be super cool.”

“Or a serial killer.”

“Just pray he’s not a football player,” Reggie stage-whispers, shuddering.

“God, don’t even suggest that!” Alex whines.

Encouragements and teary hugs are passed along, as well as a promise to meet at the Olive Garden nearby for dinner in a few hours, and then Alex’s posse is off to get Reggie settled, and Alex is left alone in the dorm. Alright.

Alex takes a deep breath, steeling himself, before beginning to wander the dorm. He’s anxious to start unpacking without his roommate and risk doing something that they wouldn’t like. Even choosing a bed feels wrong, he really doesn’t want to get off on the wrong foot with this person. But leaving the dorm meant people everywhere so that was a definite no. He sighs, lowering himself to the wooden floor and pulling out his phone.

“Yea… uh huh. Yes Caleb, I got here fine. No the Uber driver did not try and kidnap me. The boxes- the boxes are not too heavy. Okay. Okay. Yea, bye. Mhm.”

Alex looks up hesitantly upon hearing the voice nearing his dorm. The person standing in the doorway is well… less of a person and more of a large stack of boxes threatening to fall over any second. “Hello?” Alex stands up and makes his way to the boy stood in the entrance.

Said boy pokes his head out from behind his boxes and grins crookedly. “Hi, uh, I’m Willie!” And well, Alex is a goner. He swallows thickly, breath catching in the back of his throat. Willie attempts to adjust the boxes but ultimately fails, sending them tumbling to the ground amongst several muttered curses. “Well… nothing fragile in there,” he falters slightly. “I think.”

“Um…”

“Right! Sorry, uh.” Willie holds his hand out and Alex shakes it tentatively.

“Alex.”

“Alex, cool.” Willie smiles again, his dark eyes twinkling as he does so, smile lines popping out. He brushes his hair -which looks so soft and pretty- behind his ear to reveal a small golden hoop on his right lobe. Alex is dead, actually 100% dead. Because he’d been prepared for every single variable except, apparently, the one in which his roommate is drop dead gorgeous and Alex is an absolute clusterfuck of a human being who falls for the first pretty boy on he sees on campus.

Alex forces out a smile, all too aware that he’s still standing stiff and awkward in front of Willie, his grip on his fannypack tight enough to make his knuckles glow white. Then Willie coughs as some sort of attempt to fill the silence. “Sorry!” Alex squeaks. “Do you need help with the… the uh, boxes?”

“Oh yea, that’d be great!” Willie replies, beaming. “I don’t think there’s anything fragile in there, but y’know, my memory is absolute shit so if I broke some fancy china dishes I didn’t even know I owned, don’t be too shocked.”

Alex laughs anxiously. “Yea uh… I didn’t start unpacking cause I um… I didn’t want to claim a bed and stuff with-without your input?” His voice cracks at the end and he winces because Jesus fucking christ Alex.

Willie chuckles and Alex notes that he has the kind of laugh that echoes through your whole body and settles right in your heart. “ ‘S cool, man, I don’t mind.”

“Right, cool. Do you uh… are you okay if I take the bed farthest from the window? I’m not- not much of a morning person, and the window is… it’s east facing” Alex mutters, his gaze focused on his feet which are rocking back and forth at a rapid pace.

“Yea, of course,” Willie replies. “I don’t think I’ve woken up later than 8 in 5 years.”

“That’s horrific!” Alex cries, momentarily forgetting his anxiety. He steps back and blushes an even deeper red upon realizing how stupid he’s being. “I mean- I just… sorry, I just meant that-”

“You’re good, dude. I don’t bite.”

Alex cracks a tentative smile. “So uh… I’ll just start unpacking then.”

Willie shoots him a thumbs up and smiles once again, which is a thing he apparently does a lot.

An hour later, Alex’s belongings are unpacked and organized and the room feels a bit more his. He feels slightly lighter, exhaling and closing his eyes briefly. This isn’t so bad. Fiddling with the hem of his hoodie, he shuffles out into the living room where Willie is presumably unpacking. Except that he’s not.

Willie is laying upside down on a couch that somehow appeared while Alex was gone and he’s flipping through a tattered magazine while his belongings remain mostly unpacked.

“This quiz says that I should try roller skating,” Willie sniffs. “Some personality test this is- oh hey Alex!” He scrambles up so that he can look Alex in the eyes properly, and points to the magazine in his hand. “Found this in a box, not sure how it got there since I’ve never even subscribed to one of these, but there’s a chocolate chip cookie recipe in here.” He stops for a moment, pondering. “Personally I prefer peanut butter cookies, ooh especially fresh out of the oven. There’s this bakery near my house that-”

“Did you get… any unpacking done?” Alex asks, raising an eyebrow.

Willie looks around at his boxes and laughs sheepishly. “Well I unpacked one and opened 3 so… some, yes.”

“Where’d the couch come from?” Alex pokes the cushion warily, as if afraid that it’s full of bugs.

“Room across the hall,” Willie says, pointing. “They both brought couches and didn’t have room for two we got the one with more stains.”

“Right.” Alex’s reply is forced and tense, and he winces upon realizing. Truthfully, he hadn’t expected his roommate to become so comfortable so fast and he felt like he was several steps behind. Damn extroverts. Drumming his hands against his thighs, Alex slowly sits down on the other side of the couch, pointedly looking ahead instead of at Willie.

“So.” Willie scoots closer, sitting cross legged with his elbows on his thighs and chin resting in his palms. “What’s your major?”

Small talk, god Alex hates small talk. “Um, music,” he answers.

“Ah, that’s cool dude.” Willie nods.

“Uh, what about you?” Alex asks.

“Art,” Willie replies, grinning. “Be prepared for paint stains, like, everywhere.” He chuckles and nudges Alex’s shoulder playfully. Alex is going to implode, he’s sure of it.

Alex laughs awkwardly. “So uh… what’s wrong with rollerskating?”

Willie shoves his shoulder again. “Everything, dude! Well-” he cuts himself off, thinking. “-I just kinda suck at it, definitely better at my skateboard.” He jerks his head in the direction of a skateboard leaned against the wall and Alex wonders how he didn’t notice that.

“Oh, that’s- that’s cool. I rollerblade but I uh, I can’t skateboard to save my life.”

Somehow, they slip into a comfortable rhythm, and Alex notes that his anxiety no longer has him in a chokehold. Willie seems to have that affect; he’s just so… open. Alex doesn’t realize it yet, but he’s subconsciously created a folder in the back of his mind labelled “Willie,” and he doesn’t think he’s capable of forgetting anything Willie will ever say to him.

“- that’s why airplane food is just, horrible. Cause you basically lose like 30% of your tastebuds because of the elevation.” Willie smiles at Alex, gaging his response.

Alex would rather die than admit that he’s still trying to figure out how the topic of airplane food came up, so he just nods enthusiastically, actively stopping his eyes from dancing across Willie’s face, which is practically glowing in the evening sun. Evening. Shit. Alex pulls out his phone frantically. “Shit.” He says it out loud this time.

Willie’s brow furrows in confusion. “You good, dude?”

“Uh yea I’m just, I’m supposed to be meeting my fam- uh my friends for dinner and I have to be there in like 5 minutes.” He ignores the way Willie’s expression falls, convinced he’s just seeing things.

“Yea um, of course. I won’t keep you.” Willie stands up, his posture the stiffest that Alex has seen it in the whole 3 hours they’ve been acquainted for. “I’ll just… order a pizza.”

Alex hesitates in the doorway, weighing his options, which has never been his strong suit. “Do you want to join me?” He blurts impulsively. Willie looks at him in surprise. “I mean only- only if you want of course, we’ve only really uh, known each other for a few hours and you- you probably don’t want to, it was stupid. I’ll just- I’ll just go-”

“No! I’d… I’d like to, eating pizza alone in the dark sounds a little pathetic,” Willie responds.

Alex smiles genuinely. “Ok, ok that’s uh. Cool. That’s cool.”

---

Alex is already regretting this. The restaurant isn’t too crowded, he notices with a relieved breath. But it’s loud. It’s loud and yet only one group of people is talking. Alex doesn’t even need to guess who.

“Ok but- no- no- the whole song would be better!”

“Say banjo one more time, I dare you!”

“Banjo.”

“Julie, what the hell?! This is betrayal!”

“You stole my breadstick, it’s only fair.”

Alex coughs, quieting the table to a dull roar.

“Alex!” Julie pulls him down to sit next to her. “Oh? Who’s this?” Reggie is grinning wickedly and Luke waggles his eyebrows in a way that makes Alex want to shave them off.

“This is uh, my roommate Willie,” Alex responds, his voice raising an octave. “He didn’t have plans so I uh… I invited him, I hope that’s ok.”

“Of course it’s ok!” Julie pats the space on the other side of Alex and Willie sits down, appearing… oddly nervous.

“Congrats! Your Alex’s first new friend since,” Luke taps his chin, pretending to think. “7th grade.”

Alex’s face promptly falls into his hands. He’s seriously considering the whole, shaving Luke’s eyebrows in his sleep thing.

Reggie leans forward conspiratorially. “What’s your opinion on banjos?” He asks, making a point to ignore Luke’s dramatic complaining.

Willie raises his eyebrows, clearly confused. “Um. No comment?”

“I’m… sorry about them,” Alex says apolegetically. “Uh, this is Luke, Reggie, and Julie-” he gestures to each of them; Reggie waves, beaming happily. “-and Julie’s dad should be…” He trails off, looking around.

“He had to take a phone call, something about Carlos refusing to eat dinner until he proves the house is haunted,” Julie explains, clearly biting back a laugh.

“I… okay.” Alex shakes his head. “Are we waiting for more food or did Reggie eat it all?”

“Ha ha,” Reggie punctuates his statement by sticking out his tongue. “We’re waiting for the actual meals-”

“Yea Luke already ate the entire bread basket.” Julie shoots a glare in Luke’s direction.

“Well… you suggested we get hotdogs,” Luke grumbles, crossing his arms over his chest. “Payback.”

“Okay,” Julie laughs.

Willie leans over to whisper loudly to Alex, “What’s the story with the hotdogs?”

“Don’t tell him!” Luke cries, leaning across the table and slamming his palms down.

“We don’t talk of the hot-dogs,” Reggie mutters miserably.

“Food poisoning.” Alex shudders slightly. “Very bad food poisoning.”

“We almost died,” Reggie says, eyes widening. “Like, for real death. I’m pretty sure I was a ghost for a few seconds.”

“Reg, you were not a ghost,” Alex says, speaking like Reggie’s a 10 year old talking about monsters under his bed.

“I was!”

“You were not!”

“So,” Luke smiles mischievously, taking Reggie and Alex’s bickering as an opportunity to apparently torture the latter. Despite Alex’s warning glares, he turns to Willie with an innocent expression. “What kind of music do you like?”

“Luke,” Alex hisses, all too familiar with Luke’s antics.

“Hmmm.” Willie is painfully oblivious to Alex’s panicked expression as he mulls over his answer. “A lot of stuff really.” He shrugs. “Rock, pop, I like those lo-fi playlists when I’m trying to study.”

Luke nods, clearly pleased with the answer, but he isn’t done and Alex wants to hide under the table. He knows what’s coming next. “Thoughts on… drummers?”

“Luke.” Alex is seconds from lunging across the table.

“Drummers?” Willie asks, tilting his head confusedly.

“Yup,” Luke says, popping the p and still smiling like he’s some sort of innocent puppy-dog and not an absolute bastard.

“Hot,” Willie jokes. Alex can’t even hide the way he manages to choke on his own spit, and Luke and Reggie have never been great at subtlety, turning to Alex with matching shit-eating grins. Willie either doesn’t notice or is kind enough not to comment on it. “Yea, pretty sure young Roger Taylor was my gay awakening.”

Reggie is full on giggling now, and Alex’s entire face is gleaming a bright red. Willie glances around the table, puzzled.

“Mhm.” Luke nods before swiftly turning to Alex. “Hey Alex, by the way, you left your drumsticks in the car, do you need them back?” His voice is sickeningly sweet, coated in some sort of poisoned honey. It’s Willie’s turn to choke on nothing, failing to disguise it as a spontaneous coughing fit.

“Fine,” Alex squeaks as he sinks further down in his seat. If he pulls out his phone and messages Luke a flurry of threats, that’s no one’s business. He dares a glance at Willie, who has become quite fascinated with his hands, which are tapping out a mindless rhythm on the table, his cheeks and the tips of his ears dusted red.

Needless to say, Alex makes sure Luke doesn’t even get to look at the next bread basket.

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I’m hoping to update at least once a week, but who knows. Ok thats all.

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[laurenkmyers]

turning 30

i’m sure we’re all a little disappointed at the lack of callum’s 30th birthday celebrations, so as per usual, i wrote my own. i hope you enjoy it. (25/03/2021)

there’s a link in the chapter to a picture. (hopefully that makes sense when you read it) ao3

Turning 30. The big 3-0.

It’s a big milestone in a person’s life.

This time last year Callum had been brickin’ his 30th.

He couldn’t even say why, just the thought of it made his stomach turn.

He’s never really been one for big celebrations, never really celebrated at all to be honest. Growing up with a dad like Jonno meant there was never an occasion to celebrate. Stuart would try, most years he’d get something cheap from one of the stalls. It was all that Stu could afford at the time. The sentiment was always appreciated, but it made Callum felt guilty. Guilty that his brother would spend what little money he had buying useless shit that Callum didn’t really need.

So each yeah he let his birthday go without a fuss. That’s just how it was. Callum didn’t mind. Or so he used to tell himself.  

But the last couple of years have been different. He has people, friends, family, and a partner who loves him- and they all want to make a big thing out of it.

So turning 30 is now a big deal for a whole other reason. Because this year he’s going out, having drinks with his people. And suddenly he’s not as terrified as he once was about the prospect of getting older.

His life is pretty perfect right now.

His gorgeous fiancé wakes him up with a birthday blow job and breakfast in bed.

His soon-to-be step daughter brings him a card she made herself that says: ‘to my other dad, happy birthday’. It doesn’t make him cry, not at all (it definitely makes him cry).

Even Phil wishes him a grunted out ‘happy birthday’ as he puts a mug of coffee on the table in front of him. The best he’ll get out of the old grump. More than he ever got from his father. So he takes it happily.

Callum and Ben end up walking Lex to school and she gives him the biggest hug as she turns to say goodbye. It warms his heart.

And tonight he’s going to his local pub to celebrate the rest of his life with the people who mean the most to him.

He’s happy.

 ***

 Ben has been shifty all day, but Callum brushes it off as crime business Ben after the Russian/gold incident. He thinks maybe Ben’s a little more riled up than he’s letting on about it. But tells himself he’ll ask about it later.

The moment Callum steps into The Vic and sees the massive ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY’ banner hung above the bar his heart leaps out of his chest. Ben leans in and whispers, ‘happy birthday, babe.’

Callum turns to Ben with tears in his eyes and mouths ‘thank you’ and before the cheers end he’s bending down to kiss his fiancé in front of all of his family and friends with the biggest smile on his face.

Callum doesn’t pay for a single drink all night. Mick calls him over and places a pint in front of him.

“Happy Birthday,  son. Let me look at ya.” Callum does a dramatic twirl, a little tipsy at this point. “The big 3-0, eh? How’s it feel?”

Callum turns to look at the array of people who’ve shown up tonight to celebrate him and can’t help the smile that creeps up.

It’s the best birthday he’s ever had.

“Feels pretty good, Mick. Can’t complain, y’know?” He tries to brush it off, but Mick can see right through his shy façade.

“It’s good to see you ‘appy, my boy.”

Callum smiles warmly up at him. “Thanks Mick.”

“Your man and his little terror organised the whole shebang, I just said yes to everything. Now, go on- git- I think your boy’s got one more surprise for ya.”

Callum’s confusion must show on his face because Mick motions over to the corner where Ben is waiting for him. He nods at Mick, who taps him lightly on the shoulder, and then makes his way over to his fiancé.

“So, I know we’ve already done the whole getting engaged thing, and today’s your birthday, but I feel like this is the right time. I got you something.” Ben finishes his nervous babbling and hands him a tiny red velvet box, the same one he put the Mitchell house key in all those months ago.

Callum looks from the box to Ben and back again.

“Is that what I think it is?” He asks, suddenly nervous himself.

“Why don’t you open it and find out.” Ben smirks.

Callum’s hands tremble slightly as he slowly opens the box. Inside are two matching rings, both patterned black with silver trims. He blinks back the tears and reaches out to touch them.

“I know we haven’t exactly done things the traditional way, but we make our own rules, right? I saw these and knew I wanted you to wear it. So, will ya?” Ben’s question trembles a little at the end, but he pushes forward, “you’ve already agreed to marry me, no take backs, I’m afraid. Whatt’ya say? Will you agree to marry me again?”

Callum looks up at him and lets the tears fall freely down his cheeks.

“Of course I will, ya muppet. C’mere.” He tugs Ben into him and brings their lips together, soft and slowly he delves into happiness.

When they pull back Callum’s attentions go back to the rings. Ben has pulled one out already. He holds it up so Callum can see the inside.

“I got ‘em engraved n’all. Coz I’m such a romantic now.” Ben chuckles at him, wiping the tears from Callum’s cheek.

Callum inspects them a little closer. The rings say: Always & Forever.

Just like their love.

Always & Forever.

He lets Ben slip the ring onto his finger, and then does the same back. It’s perfect. They’re perfect.

And this day officially goes down in the books as being the best birthday Callum has ever had.

Turning 30 ain’t so scary after all.

[al3x1ss]

Bring them to your home for the holidays {HCs}

Includes: Oikawa, Akaashi, Noya, Terushima, Kiyoko

THIS IS WRITTEN WITH A FEMALE READER! ALSO, ALL CHARACTERS ARE AGED UP!

Author’s note: In my family, thanksgiving means the Christmas stuff is put up after breakfast, so I got this idea ab the holidays and I got v happy. Enjoy!

Warnings: None, fluffy holidays for y’all!

Oikawa

okay mans HATES the cold confirmed

like snow comes he’ll probably hiss

(HISSING AT SNOW ME HONESTLY LMAO)

(Not me seeing a few feet of snow with my sisters and going “wow look at all that cocaine”)

ANYWAY

so y’all met when both of you happened to be in Brazil and he thought you were cute

long story short you had a few dinner dates, even hung out with Hinata!!

you guys hit it off very well :)

so you guys have been together for about 2 years and you’re like ya know what

“Come to my house for the holidays :)”

not only is this man a simp but he loves the warmth so ofc he says yes!!

so while you’ve lived here all your life, only really moving out of Tampa to Miami, you did have to take this tourist him to a basic spot

but you did want to take him to some of your favorite places

after him seeing your family again, you took him to one of your favorite carnivals!

then classic gotta go to the beach I mean

why not go to the ocean!!

issue with December weather in Florida is it changes every second so today was a bit C H I L L E D

(You did have to force him to eat something other than rice tho)

Picky eater kawa confirmed

what better way to spend December 25th than Disney

I mean

Mans whole went “wow 😍” when you told him

Kiyoko

BEST WOMAN I LOVE WOMEN

ahem

you were an exchange student during her whole high school career, turning into best friends and deciding to go to college together

college came along, and with the help of a few friends, parties, and a little too much twister, you realized

you were actually lesbian.

which you know what, we support!

it’s not like you’ve never liked a boy, it just happened to be that women were more your type

oh yeah another thing

Kiyoko is the prettiest thing in your eyes.

OH ANOTHER ANOTHER THING

HAVE I MENTIONED YOU REALIZED THAT YOU’VE ACTUALLY LIKED HER SINCE YOUR 1ST YEAR IN COLLEGE

NO?

OKAY.

so what you DONT know is that Kiyoko has realized she actually feels the same

during your third year in college, she had broken up with her boyfriend of a year, Tanaka, but never told you why

Huh

i wONdEr whY

But, after living in Japan for 7 years, Christmas time is rolling around once again

And you are going home for the holidays!

usually you would go home during summer break, but this time you really wanted to spend Christmas since your older brother had your niece!

and since Kiyo didn’t have any plans you were like

“hey, do you want to come home with me?”

home girl choked on her water 😳

“H-home?”

“Yeah! I’m going back to New Orleans for the holidays.”

cue brain calming down and like sLIGHT disappointment

but

it’s you

and she loves you.

HANGING OUT WITH YOU SORRY

so you guys did presents and stuff

your niece LOVES Kiyoko btw

your dad was like “👀”

I SEE YOU YOU SEE ME MAn

been knew you were 💅AND HE SUPPORTS

so around 4 you’re like let’s go do something!!

and she says okay!!

so one movie Kiyoko really loved was “Princess and the Frog”

Funny enough there’s actually a bakery you’ve gone too growing up

so you get New Orleans’ best beignets!

Ahh, fun times

next, you’ll always hear some type of caroling anywhere you are in the city

which means?

SMALL PARTIES

DANCING

FUN TIMES

you see random groups of people smiling around 7pm, the sun already down

and you’re thinking to yourself

Hey

I want to ask her to dance.

and you do :)

YALL BUST D O W N LIKE YES MAAMS

continuing

Finally at around 10pm you take her to this one street where each place has a bunch of Christmas wonderlands lit up

hile it doesn’t really snow in New Orleans, people used fake snow!!

gotta get that spirit somehow 😗

when I say Kiyoko is a goddess I mean it

the lights bouncing off her face while she’s smiling?

*chefs kiss*

Terushima

ah yes the city that everyone thinks is a state

IM SORRY J

BUT IM NOT EHDJFJHH

So

Chicago!! ✨

Terushima HAS visited Illinois before

However, surprisingly has never been to Chicago

So you were like

I’m born here!! 🥰

Come come!!🥺

And he said

Si si!! 🤪

so y’all flew out on the 20th

while your parents don’t live here, some old friends do

and why not have them meet your amazing boyfriend!

literally all of them were shocked I mean

(Y/N) likes a boy with a tongue piercing?

wack

the amount of BONKERS

but yes you love him very much

and he loves you!!

honestly your friends already fell in love with you two being in love it’s canon

afterwards you guys went too ZooLights

HE HAD THE AUDACITY TO THROW A SNOWBALL AT YOU

“YUJI MY PANTS ARE WET”

“IM SORRY PRINCESS IT WAS JUST A GOOD TIMING-“

you threw one at his face

Not y’all fighting like little kids-

n e wayz

best way to end the 24th?

ice skating-

nope.

It’s actually buying late presents because you two actually forgot to get some people presents and Christmas is literally in like 4 hours!!

YOU COULDNT CATCH YUJI IF YOU TRIED😳

MANS WAS ZOOMIN THROUGH EVERY STORE

GRANDMA? GOT IT

UNCLE? SURE

NEPHEW? YOU DONT EVEN GOT A NEPHEW

It was mega fun tho

surprisingly y’all didn’t get kicked out

you almost did when Terushima thought it would be a good idea to ride a skateboard into the electronics section at target 🤡

but we will ignore that for tonight ❤️

Akaashi

A NOTE:

this one will be the longest one with the most detail for certain reasons! also, for akaashi’s you do have a given birthday because Dec 30th is actually my birthday and I wanted to sprinkle in some of that ❤️

alright

best for last :)

So you got to be in an exchange program during college

and that’s when you met akaashi since you guys were in the same classes!

he also showed you around and was very sweet

so you offered to get him coffee

and after a while he confessed by giving you a copy of a book you both really loved

but

you semester was ending

which means home for the holidays

luckily, you guys would only have one more semester away from eachother before you guys graduated

but you did want to spend the holidays together

so you offered for him to come to New York with you

boy got excited so fast my heart-

wOOSH FOR THIS MAN

But like Christmas in New York with your loving boyfriend of 4 years?

Sign me up

So you know that during winter it’s a hit or miss with snow

is it still freezing cold?

Yes.

But can we guarantee 3 feet of snow every December?

No.

But we can guarantee it in like March JEJHRTJ

so

one thing you told him immediately was that you guys will be watching the ball drop from the roof

“Why?”

“Because I don’t want to get mugged, shoved, or vomit on my shoes, Keiji.”

Yes ma’am indeed

so you guys had a pretty (quiet?) Christmas

your family?

LOUD AS CAN BE

but

Regarding to going places

You guys chilled all day in pajamas

Like the most y’all did was go to dunkin for hot chocolate

but the days leading to New Years?

GOTTA GO GO GO

Classic tree photo yes ma’am

nut crackers AND THOSE GIANT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND ORNAMENTS ACROSS FROM JIMMY FALLONS STUDIO?

Y’ALL KNOW THE STREET I FORGET THE STREET LMAO

bro side note their kabobs in that one corner

best thing I’ve ever had I stg

I haven’t been to the city since last Christmas wow now I miss it

OKAY NVM SORRY

you wanted to show Keiji so many things

but

You were used to walking like 10 blocks in any shoes as fast as you can

Akaashi was not 😂

So y’all had to take breaks sometimes

get him warmed and fed ya know

give the man smoochies 🥺

id be giving him smoochies 24/7 if I could

so you better for me 😠

His favorite place was the big Macy’s no lie

the perfumes and cologne section on the 2nd floor looked SO WELL PUT TOGETHER

okay nvm scratch that

FAO Schwartz was his favorite place

he loved the trains

you bought him a train as a late present SHH NO ONE SAY NOTHIN

So the 29th you decided to take him to where you were born

Brooklyn!

it was super fun showing him where you lived before you went to college

and before your siblings moved to different parts of the city

It was lovely

But the final thing you wanted to do was December 30th

your birthday :)

and one thing you absolutely love to do is ice skating

now usually you go ice skating at the public rink like a few minutes away from Rockefeller rink

not only was it cheaper, but there was a Panera like 2 blocks away so quick food!

but

you also wanted to give Keiji the experience

so you sucked it up and paid

you guys went at around 8 and had a blast

one of the best birthdays with him honestly

but, you realized people were starting to exit the rink at around 10

“Doesn’t the rink close at midnight?”

“Huh, weird.”

but Keiji kind of starts looking around while you realize you two are the only ones on the ice

So you’re like

I guess we have to get off 😔

But this sly fox

Pulls you to the center of the rink

Now, you were never one for the cliché act

Especially since so many proposals have happened on this rink that you’ve seen

But when you saw Keiji get to one knee

It didn’t even matter that this happened to so many other people

It was happening to you.

And it’s ESPECIALLY CLICHE

THAT IT WAS ON YOUR BIRTHDAY

however

I guess you can just suck it up, cuz at least you have a ring on your finger :)

- Lex 🖤🤍

End note: Let me know if you guys would like a part 2! Also if you have any ideas for a certain character or place, put it in asks!

[coralloverwinnerwolf]

To all MariBat Writers/Fans!

On A03, my username is Chewandy, and I have posted these requests for any Courageous Writer to see if they are willing to take my ideas, and bring them to life. Here are 3 ideas I've written down.

*Warning! The first idea is more a Batsalt fic instead of the usual sugar with just a pinch of salt in the beginning before everyone in the Batfam treats Marinette like an actual being*

Chapter 1:

So I have a crazy idea for a story, but for the life of me, I can't write crap.

So here is an idea that I had that anyone can take. It can go 2 ways. Batfam are good ppl or bad ppl (so Bat salt with Alfred salt as well). Like some fantastic fics, Marinette gets sent to the Waynes as a problematic child. In the salt fic, just like Paris, the believe her to be a bully, etc... It's like that, intil Diana and Arthur and the Sups family comes over. Diana and Arthur takes Marinette a side and bow to her in recognizing the Miraculous. At the same time Clark reports all her injuries to the Waynes and practically screams at them because they thought the injuries were fake. They also thought Jagged, Adrian, Kagami, Chloé and Luka (maybe also Style Queen herself) were testing them in what they thought was the Truth vs Lies that the 5 against the rest of Paris says about the Bluenette. At some point between the screaming going on at Wayne Manors, an Akuma alert goes off and Diana and Arthur lends a helping hand, and she reluctantly says yes. She also refuses the Bats coming along. Lois high Jack's the portal to Paris to get a video of the fight. When Marinette and Co returns, she's badly injured and still refuses the Bats help. Diana takes her to the tower to help her heal while contacting her mother (can't spell her mother's name) for help. In the end, the Amazons teach Marinette a lost Guardian Technique to finding Hawkmoth and to also help her heal. Meanwhile, the Lane-Kents do everything the can to help take down the Liar and her Kingdom of Sheep's. The Batfam wants to help, but are told no. They than try to adopt Marinette, and all hell breaks lose as the 3 other members are already trying the same thing. I can go on, but I'll leave it to the Brave Soul who wants to take up this challenge. Bug Out.

Chapter 2:

Thank you soooooooooooooo much SleepyNov for taking up my request for a this idea of mine 😊.

SleepyNov has started this new series called "I'm Not An Angel" with a beautiful poem to kick start the her adaptation of my request.

Millions of Kudos SleepyNov 👏

- Chewandy

Chapter 3:

So I had another requested fic in my head. This can be seen as a 1 shot or have several chapters.

Now this fic can be in either Gothem, or Metropolis or both. Now before or after Marinette gets the notification that they won the trip to the 🇺🇲, she talks to the School Board about some extra safety measures, like small cameras with mics like from a spy movie, so both the school board and the parents can watch the children to make sure they're safe. When she wins the contest, she asks either Bruce/Tim or lets say Lex Luther for permission. The only time the cameras stop working, is if they are taking a tour of some or even their buildings, but the 🎤 will still be on.

In one of the locations, let's say a few parents, aka the DC's (they can be either salt or sugar), M. ROSSI, Mr. Ceasàr (a zoo conference???), M. Agrest, etc... and they all see and hear what the class and teacher does to Marinette.

At the Gala hosted by either powerful men or one where the gala is sponsored by both (yikes), the parents shows themselves to the class... and I'll let you decide from there. Maybe even have Gabe as part of the class being yelled at??? Akumatization??? Or no more Hawkmoth???

As for friends and maybe love interest, up to writer.

That's all I have for now. If anyone thinks there should be more add, just add to comments and I'll add to this not a chapter chapter 🙂

As the lovely lady says,

Bug Out

Chapter 4:

Page is empty as I have it left to let readers know who the next courageous writer will be plus the title for the story.

Chapter 5:

Ok, so here's another possible 1 shot that can be either just ML or can be alternate universe.

So here's the next next silly request. What if Jagged Stone gave Marinette a crocodile 🐊 egg as either her Birthday present or for something else. Marinette says no, but Jagged is saying that Fang choose this egg for her as Fang had just finished his yearly mating (do crocodiles even mate every year?). Marinette takes the egg and thanks Fang with trusting her with 1 of his own child ( or it could be one of those rare were there are 2 embryos inside 😉).

Now Marinette also lives in Fu's old place for whatever reason the writer decides (salt or no salt for her parents. No salt...oh because the crocodiles are a health code violation or when egg hatch and there are 2 instead of 1???. Let's also say that the parents knew about Marinette helping Fu, and that Fu left everything in her name for the non-salt version)

MPS will include Chloe, Nino, Kim, Kagami, Luka, Sabrina, Juleka, Alix. Max is a maybe. Markov is a yes to being part of the MPS (in salt, he lives with Marinette and acts like her personal security lol) As for Adrian, that is also up to the writer.

Now this can also have Lila in here or not.

Happy ending?????

I'm just going to end my request here.

🐞 out

That is all I have for MLB

🐞 out

[cantgetoutofmyheda]

Falling in Love in a Quarantine: Part 13

OP | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 9.5 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12

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PART 13: Day 28

Clarke paced from table to table as she rearranged the floral arrangements, cutlery setup, and chairs over and over again.

“Clarke.”

Baby’s breath was added, then removed. Then added. Then removed. Over and over and over again. The centerpieces were clad with Lexa’s favorite flowers. Sprigs of baby’s breath and eucalyptus surrounded the calla lilies on each table. The arrangements sat nicely inside the tall glass vases she had rushed ordered online.

“Clarke.”

It was a small backyard barbecue, and much to Lexa’s dismay, Clarke had gone ahead and ordered charger plates for the table settings. Charger plates. For a backyard barbecue. Lexa was less than thrilled.

“Clarke.”

Lexa’s request of plastic cutlery was laughed at, and the table was clad with Clarke’s flatware from inside. The plastic tables—Lexa was sure that they were the same their crew used during college breaks at the Griffin’s for beer pong tournaments—were diligently covered with linens and table runners.

“Clarke.”

The blonde stepped away from the three tables. Like she had promised earlier in the week, they were equidistantly apart and all faced inwards so that the people sitting at them would all be able to see one another.

“CLARKE.”

“Hmm,” the blonde snapped out of her hostess duties. “Did you say something, Lex?”

Lexa’s hands were woven into her hair as she scratched at the wild mane and shook her head, “What is all of this?” Her eyes scanned the space and all the fixings that were now coming along with it.

“It’s not done yet,” Clarke saw the worry on Lexa’s face. “I’ve got a little more to do. It’ll look great, I promise.”

“Clarke.”

“I’m just trying to figure out where I should string the banners from,” she let out as she took a step back and let her eyes scan the side of the house. “What do you think about above the sliding door?”

“Clarke, please stop.”

“What don’t you like?” Clarke started to worry at the look on Lexa’s face. She had planned Lexa’s birthday on multiple occasions over the years, even during the time Lexa was dating Costia. This one had to be special. This one had to be the most special of them all. She wanted it to be as perfect as a quarantine birthday could be. “I can run to Target and see if I can swap something out if there are things you’d like better. Just tell me.”

Lexa sighed. She knew that Clarke was just trying to make this birthday feel a little more normal than it should have been. She immediately dropped her shoulders as she exhaled again, taking a step closer to Clarke and bringing her hands to cup the blonde’s face, “Clarke.”

“Lexa,” she exhaled at the touch. The worry was still present in her blue eyes.

“You didn’t have to go through all of this trouble, Clarke,” Lexa offered her a half smile. “Everything’s beautiful,” she let her eyes wander over the tables and decorations, “but this is all too much. Especially because I’m just grilling burgers and wings.”

“I wanted it to be special,” Clarke mumbled. Her face was still sandwiched between Lexa’s hands.

Lexa leaned in and ghosted a quick kiss on Clarke’s lips before she finally dropped her hands to the blonde’s sides. Her arms extended behind her, and her palms found their way to Clarke’s backside where they laid rest, “This is already the most special birthday I’ve ever had, Clarke. Though I appreciate all of this, I didn’t need you to pull out all the bells and whistles.”

“It’s your first birthday I get to plan as your girlfriend,” Clarke smiled at the touch on her behind. “Maybe I got a little carried away. But can you blame me?”

“A little carried away?” Lexa questioned with a raised brow. “There are charger plates set on our college beer pong tables, Clarke.”

“They’re also my grandma’s old bingo tables,” Clarke added. “And fine,” she started to admit. “Yes, I got a little carried away. But I was excited, so we’re going to go with the decorations and you’re going to pretend to like them.”

“I more than like them,” Lexa offered with a smile. “Next time you do something, try not to go so overboard. Okay?”

“Says the one who dropped nearly $3,000 on furnishing my backyard.”

Lexa rolled her eyes, “I did it for my people, Clarke.”

“Keep telling yourself that, Woods,” Clarke kissed her cheek. “Maybe you’ll start believing it.”

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“Hooooly shit,” a man’s voice boomed from the back gate. “This is quite the setup. Happy birthday, Lex. Wish I could give you a hug.”

“You have no idea how happy I am to see you,” Lexa smiled in his direction. “Even from six feet away.” She looked between Clarke, who was standing at her side, back to Lincoln and Octavia who were slowly approaching. “Doctor’s orders and all.”

“Thank you guys for coming,” Clarke beamed. “You can sit at whichever table you guys want, we’re just keeping it casual tonight.”

“Happy birthday, Lexa,” Octavia smiled with a wave as she followed Lincoln to one of the tables. “Casual, huh?” She glanced over the table setting, “Looks super casual to me.”

Lexa rolled her eyes, “Clarke got a little too excited with the decorations.”

“Looks like it,” Octavia laughed. “Clarke,” she turned her attention to the blonde. “I have the cake. Where do you want me to put it?”

“Throw it on the patio table and I’ll take it inside in a bit,” Clarke smiled. “Thank you for picking it up, O.”

“No worries. Least we could do,” Octavia smiled.

“Lex,” Lincoln sauntered towards the grill. “Holy shit, this thing is niiiice.”

“Right?” Lexa crossed her arms proudly. “It was rated one of the best grills to buy this summer. We’ve only used it a few times but it’s been fucking perfect so far. Right, Clarke?”

“Sure,” Clarke rolled her eyes. She turned back to Octavia, “She fucking won’t stop about that stupid thing.”

“That ‘stupid thing’ is what’s been feeding you dinner every night this week,” Lexa raised a brow.

Clarke shook her head as she sighed, “Lex. You’re the stupid thing that’s been feeding me dinner every night this week. You’ve just been using that stupid thing to cook it.”

“Looks like you guys have been having a productive quarantine,” Octavia observed. “When are Rae and Anya getting here?”

“Right now,” a voice called from the gate. “Sup, bitches? Happy birthday, Lexa!”

Lexa shook her head at the loud entrance, “Thanks, Raven.” She craned her neck to see Anya towing behind her girlfriend, “Hey, Ahn.”

“Hey yourself, birthday girl,” Anya nodded. “We come bearing gifts,” she started to round the corner with a case of beer carried over her head. “Birthday tradition, kiddo. You’ve gotta shotgun one–”

Anya took one look at the setup and immediately started laughing. Her train of thought was suddenly derailed, “Clarke, it looks like the fucking Crate and Barrel catalogue threw up in your backyard. I thought we were having burgers and wings today. It looks like you’re hosting a fucking bridal shower.”

Clarke rolled her eyes and mouthed a hello to Raven.

“I think she made it look lovely,” Lexa offered a smile in Clarke’s direction. She looked back to Anya, “We are having burgers and wings though, don’t let the fancy setup deceive you. And I will not be shotgunning a beer, thank you very much.”

Anya started emptying the case of beer in the cooler next to the grill, “Wow this thing looks top of the line.”

“I just Googled it,” Lincoln held up his phone. “Damn, Lex. Dropping over a thousand bucks to fancy up Griff’s backyard? I need a best best friend like you.”

Lexa rolled her eyes for what felt like the umpteenth time day, “It’s for all of us.”

“But it’s living in Clarke’s backyard,” Raven smirked. “Convenient for Clarke.”

“Convenient for me, because I’m squatting here for the foreseeable future,” Lexa corrected. “And once this is all over, you all know most of our time is going to be spent here anyway. She’s the only one with a big enough outdoor space for it.”

“Way to make a gal feel special, Lex,” Clarke nudged her shoulder against the brunette’s. “I throw you a birthday party and you basically tell all our friends you’re using me for my backyard space.”

“Hey,” Lexa shrugged as a smirk tugged her lips upward. “It’s a good space. Can you blame me?”

Clarke wrinkled her nose and shook her head, “You’re annoying.” She looked at her phone and realized it was probably a good time to start getting the food read, “Why don’t you make yourself useful and fire the grill up? I can bring some of the food out now.”

“You’re making her cook her own birthday lunch?” Raven laughed. “Damn, Griff.”

Clarke shrugged, “She wanted to do it. Who was I from stopping the birthday girl?”

“Speaking of the birthday girl,” Raven lowered her voice so only Clarke could hear her. She wiggled her brows, “Did you get the birthday girl a special birthday gift?”

Clarke rolled her eyes and matched Raven’s hushed voice, “You better cut it out, Rae.”

“Cut what out?” Anya butted in as she stepped closer towards her girlfriend. “What’d I miss?”

Raven let out a chuckle, “Oh, nothing. I was just trying to figure out what Clarke gave Lexa for her birthday. See if it was anything special.”

“Lex!” Anya called out towards the grill. Lexa had just turned the propane tank on and started to heat the machine up. “What’d Griff get ya for your birthday? Anything good you’d like to share with us?”

Lexa raised a brow, “She’s giving me my gift tonight. Why?”

“Tonight?” Raven smirked in Clarke’s direction.

“You’re literally being a weird perv for no reason, Rae,” Clarke huffed. “I literally got her clothes. Clothes and a book.”

Raven twisted her face in disgust, “That’s so boring, Griff. Clothes and a book? Seriously?”

“I mean,” Anya butted in again and shrugged. “Sounds right up Lex’s alley.”

Clarke rolled her eyes at Raven and walked towards Lexa. As much as she wanted to snake her arms around her waist, she restrained. “Need any help over here?”

Lexa smiled at the voice, “I was just going to head inside to grab a few things. Could use a helping hand if you wanted to accompany me.”

“Lead the way,” Clarke extended her arm.

Inside, in the confines of Clarke’s kitchen, and hidden in view from their friends, Lexa grabbed Clarke by the waist and pulled her in for a quick, searing kiss. “Been wanting to do that for a bit,” she mumbled against Clarke’s lips.

“Me too,” Clarke sighed. “I know this is your birthday party, but I’m ready for them to eat and leave so I can give you your gift.”

“And what would that be?” Lexa raised a suggestive brow.

“You’ll find out tonight,” Clarke shrugged.

“Can’t wait,” Lexa gave her another quick kiss before heading back towards the backyard with the food in tow. “Hey,” she turned around. “What were Raven and Ahn ganging up on you about?”

Clarke rolled her eyes, “Rae was trying to see what I got you for your birthday.”

“Did you tell her?” Lexa’s eyes were filled with mischief.

“Sorta,” Clarke laughed. “I gave her a version that’s more or less what you’ll be unwrapping later.”

---

Lexa was actually thankful for the tablecloths. The very unnecessary coverings were unneeded for a casual backyard affair between six friends, but most definitely were needed to shield the four unsuspecting people from watching Lexa’s fingers drawing circles on the top of Clarke’s thigh. The blonde had a content look on her face, and no one knew it was attributed to the light touches from the brunette sitting next to her.

“Is Raven staring at us?” Lexa whispered the question so only Clarke could hear. Lincoln, Anya and Octavia seemed to be in conversation about something, and Raven was chiming in here and there, but her eyes kept wandering back to the two silent hosts. “Why’s she being weird?”

“Maybe she can see you feeling me up,” Clarke offered, to which Lexa immediately retracted her hand. “Oh calm down, I was kidding.”

“Do you think she knows?” Lexa whispered again.

Clarke turned to her girlfriend, “I mean, would it be the worst thing if she did?”

“You’re the one that wanted to wait,” Lexa reminded her. What Lexa didn’t realize was that her voice raised at the surprise of Clarke’s question.

“Wait for what?” Lincoln turned around. He was sitting closest to Lexa’s side.

Lexa looked at Clarke to answer. The normally calm and collected Lexa Woods had finally found herself to be flustered and not wanting the responsibility of answering the question.

Clarke rolled her eyes at the suddenly tense person seated next to her.

“For cake.”

“We’re sleeping together.”

They both spat out at the same time.

“SERIOUSLY?” all five yelled towards Lexa’s direction as she turned as bright as the sliced tomato sitting on top of her burger.

“Sleeping together?” Clarke’s voice was still raised and her brow suggested Lexa correct her statement.

“Dating,” Lexa muttered. “Clarke and I are dating.”

“Holy shit,” Lincoln laughed.

“It’s about time,” Octavia gasped.

“We fucking knew it,” Raven and Anya said together, as if on cue.

“We were going to wait,” Clarke rolled her eyes and seared a look into Lexa’s. She brought a hand to the side of her own face and sighed, “But guess this was a good time to let the cat out of the bag.”

“So,” Octavia looked around at the group of friends. “This whole time? Or like…”

“It’s literally been a week,” Clarke shook her head. “We wanted to see how things played out before we told anyone. But I guess that’s gone out the window,” she shot Lexa another look.

“It’s my birthday,” Lexa nervously laughed. “You can’t be mad at me on my birthday.”

“Look, she’s already groveling,” Anya pointed out as she leaned towards Raven.

“I’m not groveling,” Lexa huffed. She looked back to Clarke and cracked a nervous half smile. “At least I get to do this now,” she placed a kiss at the corner of the blonde’s mouth. “Sorry, I’ll make it up to you.”

Clarke took a breath, “It’s fine, they were bound to find out anyway.”

“I think this calls for a celebration,” Lincoln spoke up as he held a bottle of beer. “Happy Birthday, Lex. And congrats to you two for finally realizing you should be getting your freak on together.”

[strawbrieshortcake]

It’s you

//A little story for Lexi’s birthday! I’M NOT A BAD PERSON I WROTE HER SUM SPECIAL ON HER BIRTHDAY BAHHAHA THIS IS JUST A STORY with like a few hcs at the end of the three sections @multi-writes happy belated birthday >:0

W.C// 1.5k  

pairing// Nexi (Lexi x Nishinoya) 

Warnings// Surprise :) NOTHING BAD BAHHAH

First meeting

It was a beautiful day when you met the light of your life. It was in your 1st year of high school, you were still new to everything. You were constantly running down the halls of the large school, always trying to get to your class on time, when you ran into him. To be more specific, when he ran into you.

“Yu! Watch where you’re going!” You crashed into a small figure, then collided into the cold ground of the narrow hallway. You faced up to meet a tall, mean looking, blonde curly hair figure, then down to see a boy with large locks of dark hair and beady looking eyes. Your first instinct is to yell at the two, but knowing they are probably going through the same thing as you, you take pity on them.

“Just watch where you’re going next time? You have eyes don’t you?” you huffed, helping the other boy back to his two feet. His eyes sparkled, and yelled something you would’ve never expected him to say, “Yes ma’am!” before darting off with the blonde boy, the sun hitting them as they flew down the room. 

Another thing you didn’t expect were the flushed cheeks that painted your face, maybe you’ll see those boys more often? 

-

When I think of both of you officially meeting, I see it as you getting frustrated at him for something stupid he did! 

You decided to take pity on him, how cute?? I mean you sure thought he was ;)

Everyone has that problem when they see someone and go “oh shit” THIS!! was your moment 

And noya thought that too if you couldn’t tell!

First convo

It wasn’t that long after you met him when you saw him again, this time? He was in his element. You decided early in the year to take sports medicine, you were given the options of what sports you could help out in. It took a few days but eventually you picked volleyball, a sport you were very familiar with! You were taken under the care of the current manager, Kiyoko. 

“You can meet the players today if you’d like, they can be all over the place at times though.” She was kind to you, quiet at times. She knew that chaos was going to unfold in front of you. You were mentally preparing yourself for the boys, but they couldn't be that bad....right? 

wrong <3

First, you see the boy you once dated in middle school but soon broke up with you after finding the heart of another. Second, the angry looking boy who had the friend that ran into you. Third, the hot short kid that actually crashed into you? Damn, didn’t you get the whole package. You may or may not have uttered a small “fuck this” 

Yeah, you think he is cute cute 

When he saw you standing by Kiyoko? He got a REALLY good look at you, last time he didn’t! He runs up to you (with the brightest smile) and yells “Wow!! I didn’t notice you were taller than me!” (May or may not have been really into THAT) that caught you off guard!! Did he really not notice when you met a few days ago?

“Do you like volleyball??”

“Yeah, it’s cool”

“Well I play! If you didn’t know”

“...okay?? We are literally in the gym for you to play”

“Well...I’m the star!” 

He is so positive about it, it’s cute! You thought that of course, but you don’t even know him yet? He is a lil cutie so maybe you will try to! He liked talking to you, so he soon formed a strong bond with you!

Confession 

He planned this day for two weeks. Two weeks of madness, chaos, and destruction. Here’s the thing, he has already confessed his love for you so many times! Every time he does, he seems too cheerful to you, all smiley! So of course you never believe him. But when you ended up at the gym early one practice, you ruined another.

“EVERYONE!! Get into places!!” Noya yelled before landing face first into the ground while trying to close the gym door. He then got up and ran to actually close it his time! Tanaka dashes across the gym to set up the big flyers with Kiyoko, only for her to chuckle at her “flyer partner” (the names assigned by Noya) with Hinata and Kageyama running to the opposite ends of the gym, then up the ladders. 

Noya walks up to the fake doll placed at the center of the gym labeled “Lexi” (brought in by Suga, don’t ask) holding grace in each step he took.

 “Hey...Lexi” Noya groaned out, ‘way too deep!! That doesn’t even sound like me anymore!’ He stepped backwards, then walked forwards again. 

“Hey! LeXI!” He yelled with a grin ‘holy shit that’s even worse!?’ 

One. Last. Time.

He relaxed his shoulders, glanced up at the others in the gym, then walked towards the middle of the gym to the doll. 

“Hey, Lex-“ he was quickly cut off by the loud click in the gym, all heads turned towards the entrance, where you were currently standing. 

Noya heard gasps above him, Hinata and Kageyama both rapidly falling from the ladders, accidentally popping the confetti. Tanaka dropping the flyer, face turning white. Kiyoko even let out a small gasp.

“What are you guys doing?” You ask out of shock, staring at the mess scattered across the gym floor. The gym went dead silent, nobody daring to say a word in hopes you didn’t notice the doll labeled with your name at the center. 

“Umm…nothing at all Lexi!” He could feel the beads of sweat run down the sides of his face. Your jade eyes scanned him up, down, then the middle of the room. You then walked towards the doll.

Noya did NOT want you to see what it was. 

He sprinted to you, grabbing your hands in the process and shoved you both outside the gym. You, obviously confused and maybe slightly annoyed at his actions asked him a simple question 

“Why are there decorations in the gym?” 

He paused, looked up at you, then started physically shaking. To add the cherry on top, he started to word vomit. 

“Lexi! You weren’t supposed to come in yet, I made this big plan for you! It was your surprise because I really wanted to tell you how I feel and I wanted you to understand that I’m serious this time- wait did you see it? I’m so sorry if I made you uncomfortable! Ryu and everyone else helped me but don’t get mad at them! I’m sorry I just like you a lot-“

You knew he couldn’t help it, but that doesn’t stop you from stopping him. You placed your hand over his mouth, 

“Calm down, one: I didn’t see what it was, two: I’m not mad, but very confused, and three: you don’t need to make up excuses for whatever that was.” You didn’t believe what he said, I mean why would you when he is probably like that with every girl he meets? You didn’t need to be led on.

He lightly put your hand down, then looked at the ground. You were about to turn around and walk back into gym, but then you heard his yell

“Why do you think that’s an excuse? It’s not! I wouldn’t lie to you!” He looked up to you again, his face in pure confusion, maybe even frustration. He goes again

“You always think I’m messing around when I tell you I like you, don’t you?” His voice lowered again, now tears swelling up in his eyes. Now it was your turn to be confused

“What do you mean? You’re always joking, aren’t you? You probably tell that to other girls, don’t you? It’s never me.” You didn’t mean those words out of spite, the spite that made your stomach turn when he praised other girls, made those girls flush. The same way he made you. In your mind, the girl he would love wasn’t you. 

“I thought you never took me seriously, I made this big plan for you! Those posters, poppers, decorations are all for you! I really do like you, Lexi! Maybe even love but I don’t want to scare you away, please listen to me. I hear you bring yourself down sometimes, and you don’t know how hard it is to just listen and not hold you! I want to erase those thoughts from your mind. No other person can make me feel this way, it’s you.” 

The tears holding up in his eyes falls down his rose cheeks, he fists now white from how hard he was clenching them. 

You didn’t even realize the tears fell down your face.

“Are you sure it’s me? You know how many other people you could possibly like?” You can’t shake the feeling it isn’t you, but hearing those words made you feel good, happy, and flustered.

He slowly reaches to hold your hand, his fingers brush over yours.

“It’s you.”  

[trashinaglass-archive]

Birthday Surprise

Tom surprising y/n’s daughter for her birthday

Request: Hey doll :D Could I request something where Tom is dating the reader who has a 3 yr old daughter who is in love with Marvel, specifically Spiderman?? So they throw her a 4th birthday party & he comes dressed up as Spiderman or something? :) I love you & your writing so much, thank you if you do write this!!

A/n: This is going to melt my heart. I love kids so much and Tom is so precious, it’s a great combination. I’ve never been so pumped to write a request.

Dating as a teen mom was difficult- what guy wanted to be with a girl that has a kid? Not many. But that was okay with you. You didn’t need a boyfriend if he wasn’t going to love your daughter as well. You had just decided to give up looking for a boyfriend when you finally found him.

Tom was the kindest guy you had ever met. When you told him about your daughter, he didn’t bat an eye. He wanted to know more. He wanted to talk about her, meet her, play with her. It meant so much that he was willing to love not just you, but your little girl as well.

Tom met Alexis when she was just under two years old. She grew up with Tom and soon started to call him Dad. Fast forward and now she’s three, turning four in a few weeks. You were working on planning a birthday party for her, wanting it to be extra fun since it will probably be one of the first birthday parties she’ll actually remember.

“What kind of party do you want to have?” You asked her as you sat at your kitchen table. She was coloring as you watched her.

“Superhero!” She said excitedly as she looked up at you.

“Superhero?” You repeated, making her give you a quiet ‘yeah’. “Who are your favorite superhero’s?” You asked, knowing the answer. Having you as a mom and Tom as a father figure, she was practically being raised on Marvel films.

“I like Spider-Man the mostest. He’s really funny,” she told you, continuing to color. It made your heart so happy knowing how much she loved Spider-Man. She always commented on how her dad looked just like him, not yet realizing that it really was him.

“He is really funny, isn’t he? Do you like anyone else?”

“Starlord. And Drax!” She said with a little jump. “And Iron Man. I like the green lady too, she’s really pretty.”

“She is really pretty,” you said as you began to think about what you would need to get. “What kind of cake do you want?” Alexis gasped as she heard the question, sitting up really tall and beginning to explain what she wanted.

“Can I have one of those cakes that has the cakes on top of it? And one cake be Iron Man and one be Spider-Man?” She asked you. “But Spider-Man on top because he’s better.”

“I’ll see if we can do that,” you said with a little laugh.

“Can you see if Spider-Man and Iron Man Can come to my party too?” She asked looking up to you. You’re heart melted as she looked at you.

“I’ll give them a call and ask,” you promised her. “But they’re usually really busy saving the world, so I don’t want you to be upset if they can’t come, okay?” She nodded hearing your words.

You asked her a few more questions before she had to go to her dance class. You drove her to the studio and then drove to a restaurant to meet Tom for lunch. You were sat in your car waiting for him to arrive, texting your mom to see if she could pick Alexis up from dance so you could go shopping for party stuff.

“Hey, pretty girl,” You heard Tom say as he walked up to your car, placing his arms on the door where the window was down.

“Hey, sorry I was texting my mom real quick,” you told him as you finished up your last text, grabbing your bag and stepping out of the car. You both walked inside, a hostess sitting you at a table.

“How’s your day been so far?” Tom asked you as you sat down.

“It’s been good. I was asking Lex about her birthday party, what she wanted to do. I’ll give you one guess as to what she asked for,” you told him.

“A Marvel theme?” He guessed excitedly.

“Specifically Spider-Man and Iron Man and Guardians,” you told him with a nod. “In that order.”

“Teaching her right,” Tom said with a proud smile on his face.

“She also asked if Spider-Man and Iron Man could come to her party,” you let him know. “I told her I’d ask but that they might be busy.”

“I can get the suit and wear it for a while if you want me too,” he offered. “And I can give Robert a call, see if he’s available.”

“I’d love that, but I don’t want you to feel like you have to. I mean, she wants Spider-Man there, but she also wants you there, and as far as she knows right now, yall are two different people.”

“I’ll get something worked out. I want to do that for her,” Tom told you. You nodded your head with a small smile on your face.

“Are you busy the rest of the day?” You asked him as the waitress brought your check.

“I have to call my manager about something, but that’s it.”

“Will you go with me to get decorations and stuff? I wanted to go after I leave here so I can have it done and available.”

“Yeah, definitely,” He said.

. . .

Three weeks later, it was the day of Alexis’s birthday party and you were making the finishing touches before the guests arrived. You had dressed your girl in the cutest dress you found on Etsy- it had a white top with her initial in the middle and the skirt had all the different marvel characters on it. It was perfect, Alexis was so excited when she saw it.

You were placing the food on the table when you got a call from Tom.

“Hey, are you all suited up?” You asked him. He told you what he decided to do a few days ago, and it was a great plan.

“Just about,” he told you. “What time do you want me to come?”

“Um,” you said as you thought. “Maybe five or ten minutes after it starts. Give the kids time to show up and start playing.”

“Alright, I’ll see you then, love.”

You hung up the phone and went back inside.

“Mommy! Eva’s here!” Alexis ran to you, letting you know people were arriving. “And Sam!”

“Let’s go get them,” you told her. She grabbed your hand and skip beside you as you made your way to the door, the doorbell ringing as you began walking.

“Happy birthday, Alexis!” The kids yelled as you opened the door. You watched as she hugged all of her friends before they immediately ran to the backyard to play. It wasn’t long before most everyone had shown up- your backyard littered with children. You were talking to your mom and Nikki as you felt your phone vibrate. 

Thomas❤️: We’re heading back right now

You bit your lip as you tried to hide your smile, excited to see the exchange.

“Woah!” You heard Tom’s American accent from behind you, entering your yard. “Did anyone see that huge dog? I think it was trying to steal my shoes.”

“Spider-Man!” Alexis yelled, running to meet him. He immediately crouched down to be face to face with her.

“That’s me,” He said pointing to himself. “What’s your name?”

“Alexis,” she said with a jump. “And that’s my mommy,” she pointed to you as she noticed you standing to the side. Tom turned to face you.

“Hey, mommy,” he said waving at you. “You’re really pretty.” You smiled as he turned back to Alexis, taking his mask off. “How did you get so many people here?” He asked her looked at all her friends and family.

“It’s my birthday party,” she told him.

“It’s your birthday?” He asked excitedly making her nod. “Happy birthday, Alexis.”

“Thank you,” She said shyly. “You look a lot like my dad.”

“Do I? He must be one lucky guy to have a daughter as great as you,” he said, your heart melting at his words. You loved that they loved each other so much. “Well, Alexis, I’m sorry I don’t have a real present for you. But I can give you this,” he said as his reached into the neck of his suit, pulling out a necklace with an Avengers pendent.

“Mr. Stark gave this to me when I became an Avenger- you know Mr. Stark?”

“Iron man!” Alexis yelled.

“Yes, Iron Man. He gave this to me, but I want you to have it, as long as you promise to keep it safe. Can you do that for me?” He asked her, putting the necklace in her hands.

“I can do that!” She said sounding super excited.

“Perfect,” Tom said before glancing back towards you. “Mr. Stark wanted me to tell you happy birthday. He’s really upset he couldn’t be here.”

“That’s okay,” Alexis told him, still looking at her new necklace.

“Why don’t you ask Mr. Spider-Man if you can have a picture?” You told Alexis. She nodded before turning back to Tom.

“Can I have a picture?” She shyly asked Tom, swaying from side to side.

“Of course! Where should we take it, mom?” He stood up to ask you. You pointed to where would be best, Tom doing his Spider-Man pose with Alexis, showing her how to do the web hand pose. You watched as he began to talk and take pictures with the rest of the kids, hanging out for a little longer before he pressed a hand to his ear, acting like he was getting a call.

“That was Iron Man! He needs me right now, so I gotta go. It was so nice to meet everyone,” he said to the crowd of kids before bending down to Alexis again. “Happy birthday,” he said one more time, opening his arms and giving her a hug. “I hope I’ll see you soon! Bye!” He yelled as he ran away. You watched as Alexis ran up to you looking so excited. She told you about everything he told her, showing off her new necklace and doing the web shooter pose some more.

While she was talking to you, Tom rushed to get his suit off and slipped on his normal clothes before going back outside.

“Hey, love! Happy birthday!” He said as he reached Alexis, picking her up to talk to her.

“Dad! You missed Spider-Man!” She told him.

“Spider-Man? What?” He asked. “Are you sure?”

“Yeah, he gave me this,” she said holding up the necklace.

“That’s so cool, darling,” he told her. He put her down and she ran to plan with her friends some more. Tom walked over to you, placing an arm around your shoulders. “Went well, I guess?”

“Went perfect,” you told him. “Thank you for doing that.”

“It was no problem,” he said, pulling on your shoulders to kiss your head.

[lexiy-dreyar]

Mehcanics birthday

words:1,466

tw:fluffyness

charaters: lucy heartfelia, natsu dragneel, xarana,lexiy,star and amaniz drayer, nkita monos and ???, void, chara, gem, frosghen,

Monos walking through the halls of the house when he walked by a calendar he noticed the words may on the top"hmmm.." He looked down at the marker "oh it may second ehehe my birthday is tomorrow!!" He cheers looking back at the calendar to see may 3 marked in stars handwriting he smiles "she remembered" he smiles looking down to see amaniz and nkita marked in may "oh amanizs birthday is 2 days after…." He looks down remembering his cousin "hmm uncle Monos are you ok?" Amaniz asked "huh yeah just remembering somethings...how about you" he chuckles petting the young girls head "your gonna be 6 in a few days…..well technically 16 you excited?" He smiles as her "yeah I guess so…..do you think moms ok?" She fiddled with her hands "yeah her and void woke up and are safe in the hospital your mom will be discharged tomorrow and void will be discharged 3 days be your birthday" he crouched down to match her hight "...and aunty star" she mumbled " well….. Were not sure yet she hasn't woken up yet but im sure shell be awake in time for nkitas birthday" he smiles standing up "now come on its getting late you have some training to do" he picks up the slightly dozing of girl "hmm"

-the next day-

Amaniz and nkita made their way to the hospital"hmmm.." Amaniz fiddled with her hands "hmm is something wrong?" Nkita asked looking down at his side, she shook her head no before slowly holding his hand "hey un-no big brother do you think uncle void will remember me" she asked softly "yeah im sure he wouldn't stop asking about you" he softly squeezed her hand "ama...i know you were scared...you dint have to act tough anymore... you're not like that dont be like your mother be you..ok?" He asked, hearing sniffling coming from her, he sighed softly picking her up "i-im not a kid" she sniffles. The bluentte shook his head no "but your still a child...you were aged up 10 years so you couldn't naturally change...thus your emotions were increased drastically to where you couldn't even control a small bit so dont worry about it ok?" He softly kisses her temple "hmm thank you big brother" she smiled softly "your welcome" he mumbled as they entered the hospital doors and headed up to the 4 floor

-one elevator ride later- 

"Here room 409" amaniz pointed as she was let down "hmm let's see if they're awake" nkita whispered gently knocking in the door "hello?" The two peaked in seeing lex staring out the window with a blank face void rambling to himself and star still under intensive care " mama!" Amaniz cried running over to lex tightly hugging her, crying into her chest "you're ok..' sniff' and your awake" she cried feeling a pair of arms wrap around her "hey there kiddo" lexiy whispered softly pulling her child into the bed leaning back slightly so they were both comfortable "aww that's so cute" void chuckled as he sat up "so babe what's up with you" void winked at nkita making the blue boy blush "iv told you to stop calling me that" nkita grumbled embarrassed "what oh come on you've gotta be kidding your my catch and im yours end of the discussion" void pouts acting like the little kid he is. Nkita shook his head in disappointment before hearing the room door open again "yo!" He heard the voice of his brother "oh hey Monos ho-" "There's the birthday boy!!" Void interrupted nkita "eh eh thanks dude" "no problem bro" the two laughed. 

Monos looked over to star his eyebrows burrowed seeing the wires and needless in her hurt him "hey there starshine how are you, sweetie?" He gently touched her cheek "I know you can here me and I'll be waiting for you ya know" he blushed slightly when her head tilted onto his hand. He smiled seeing a small smile on her face softly kissing her forehead "best present ever" he smiles "creep" nkita jabbed in "As if you have room to talk" Monos glared at his younger brother" are we getting me out of here or what" lex groaned "mom you still se-" "mom?!! No more mama?" Lexiy teared up "what did you do to my baby girl!" Lexiy cried hugging amaniz tighter crying crocodile tears "u-um I did nothing…" nkita void and Monos sweatdropped "nothing happened mom I just grew out of mama its kinda babyis-" the young wizard was interrupted by her wallowing mother "WHHHAAA" she cried making her daughter laugh at her antics "eh eh there we go..i missed your cute little giggles " lexiy smiled happily crushing her child "ack-..mom….cant….breaaathhh"  the brunette struggled her face slowly turning blue "ahh sorry!!" She let go "what no fair wanna go too" void pouted "sorry but your not quite healed yet for you to be up and drinking" nkita chuckled "fine baby you better bring me back cake" void snuggled into his blanket slowly passing out.

-meanwhile-

Xarna walked down the dark hallways "miss I'll be going now" she bowed "xarna...you remember your mission correct after all you do still want that happily ever after right" she could hear the voice smirk "y-yes I do" she stutters "good 433, gem frosghen go with her and send my happy birthday" the voiced ordered"yes ma'am" the cheery voice of the purple-head cheered "oh god gem stop doing that voice!" The pink frog groaned "oh shut it frosghen!" Gem pouted "we should get moving" 433 suggested as the 4 went on there way.

-scene skip-

"Ughhh can I open my eyes now?!" Monos groaned "nope keep them on bro!" Nkita chuckled as silence took over, only the wheels of the wheelchair could be heard "am I moving to slow mom?" Amaniz asked looking down at her mother as she pushed her around "im quite fine its ok amaniz" lexiy smiled "I hope to god there done by the time we get there" nkita grumbled "it's not to far see its right in front of us" amaniz pointed out "ok cool what is it?" Monos groaned "yoouuuullll see" nkita smirked evilly "creep" "oh shut it!!"

Nkita slowly opened the door and slowly left Monos' side "ehh kiki where are you...dont tell your planning on killing me now" he heard some heald in laughter before taking off his blindfold "SURPRISE HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONOS!" his friends cheered "aww you guys I thought I side no big party" he chuckled "as if we would go small" lucy smiled "now lets party!!!" Natsu cheered "yeah!!!" The guild said in unison,

They all laughed, and yelled and parted into the night

The party was slowly starting to die down. Monos went outside for a little fresh air "ahh man thises guys are the best" he chuckled taking a sip of his drink "are you having fun? Big cousin?" A voice asked him "huh whos there?!" He looked around "aww that's cold" the voice whined he continued to look around the frowned...but soon recognized the voice "no way...how your dead" he muttered softly "well I was...but I have been reborn... I will make you pay for what you and cousin nkita did to me! I thought you loved me!!" The voice cried "we do and we regret what we did but it was the only way to save you im sorry" he teared "if you want I'll make you a new body one so realistic no one's notice!!" He cried "we really miss you" he dried his tears "hmmmm no I already have a new body and they're oh so nice to have me in them I will get my revenge you've earned my mercy for now...but she hasn't she will pay for her sins" the voice grew demonic "but iv seem to overstayed my welcome ill see you both soon the game is on~" the voice faltered. Monis looks down at his drink "I hope to god im just tripping the 500-year war is not something that should happen again...ughhhh there goes my party mood...welp time to get dru-eh" he froze seeing a slightly levied chara " so she wishes to kill me as I did her huh...alright then" "chara please dont the last thing we need is all hell to break loose!" Monos warned her "just a few more people Monos-dear then we'll see the time if fate is nit something I can control….but I can ruin it now go enjoy your birthday" she smirked as she disappeared into snow like dust……."good god I need to get drunk" Monos sighed as he heads back in.

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Lex / argentconflagration's fic year in review 2019!

Part 1: Jan-May: Boku no Hero Academia

This is a fic-by-fic reflection on myself as a writer in 2019. Part 1 will be my BNHA fics, Part 2 my GO fics, and Part 3 my overall thoughts.

January:

The Sun's Rays - Mirio/Tamaki/Kirishima - 1.4k - T - polyamory fluff

A soft, fluffy piece about Tamaki falling in love with both Mirio and Kirishima. I'm really happy with this piece, it feels so sweet and soft. I only wish it could have been longer. 

 February:

Everything Lost Has Been Found Again - KiriBaku - 10.1k  - T - canon compliant slow burn

This was my piece for the KiriBaku Big Bang. I have mixed feelings about this piece. I knew it was going to be a challenge to get to 10k, and I really turned off my inner editor to make the deadline. I didn't do much editing at all, and published the fic with two scenes in the wrong tense (and other, smaller errors). I sort of emotionally detached myself from the work ... but I actually think it's pretty good? It's the only fic I've finished that I would call a 'longfic' -- obviously 10k isn't that long, but it has an actual villain and conflict and I plotted it out scene by scene. I want that to be a kind of fiction that I'm able to write on a regular basis.

 March:

The Real Thing - MiriTama - 2.8k - E - soft first time, with tentacles

Baby's first published smut! I've actually been writing smut almost as long as I've been writing fic, but this was the first time I felt comfortable posting to my main account. As for how I feel about the piece itself, I'm reasonably pleased with it. It's more "shamelessly to my exact tastes" (sexy pining, tentacles, Soft) than particularly great writing, but that's okay. Other people seemed to like it. 

 April:

Thanatos - Mirio/Tamaki/Kirishima - 6.2k - T - Tamaki dies, Mirio and Kirishima grieve

Now, this fic. I love this fic. I must have reread it dozens of times now. It's very angsty, and it was grueling to write, but I'm so happy with how it came out. I love the way I conveyed all the little aspects of their grief. I love that my research on Japanese funeral customs paid off. I love how well I foreshadowed the ending. (By the way, if you were avoiding reading it because of the MCD warning, I will spoil the fact that it has an unreservedly happy ending.) This is definitely a contender for my favorite piece of 2019. 

Everything After the Beep - KiriTama - 1.4k - G - getting together, told through voicemails

This was a collaboration with @paperficwriter. I like this fic quite a lot, but all my favorite parts are the ones Paper wrote! I did a lot of management work that led to this fic getting written-- it's a pinch-hit for an exchange I ran-- but I don't have a lot to say about my writing in this piece. 

 May:

In Wake Of Nishi Ward Incident, A Tender Moment for Suneater, Red Riot - KiriTama - 1.0k - G - newspaper article speculating about their relationship

This fic, on the other hand, was also a collaboration, with @gaytog, but one that I did most of the writing for. Honestly I might consider this my most underrated fic of 2019. It's clever and cute and a delight to re-read. 

 * December:

Hot Salt Air - InaKiri - 1.7k - E - first time, beach sex

(This was in the second half of the year, but it belongs here because it's BNHA.) I'm quite happy with this one, too! It was written for @paperficwriter's birthday, and I feel like it's a significant notch up from previous gift fics I've written. It's pure fluff (E-rated fluff, yes, but fluff), but I feel like it's more satisfying than other fluff I've written.