#AND IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF NAMES...I'LL ALSO HAVE TO PUT THE REST OF MY GENDER MENTION CHANGE DOSSIER TOGETHER

[chaotictomtom]

waiting for my new id card w finally legally changed name on it. also wishing for my next endoc appointment that she'll up my dose OR AT LEAST lessen the times between shots cos i feel like im going crazy

[autonomousroboticorganism]

Prime and Protector (TF One Sentinel Prime)

Pairing - Sentinel Prime x F!Prime!Reader

summary - you're the smallest Prime, and the nicest to Sentinel. the two of you develop a close bond as the other Primes treat you like any other Cybertronian because of your size, and you fall for the only bot who still puts you on a pedestal

warnings - slight angst but mostly fluff, neglect from the Primes, a bit suggestive?

a/n - sorry not sorry, i am obsessed with this maniac

Primes were known to be massive beings, significantly taller than most Cybertronians. It was a symbol of their power and prestige, as well as their leadership over the citizens of Cybertron.

However, there was one Prime who wasn't quite as big.

You were the same height as Sentinel, who wasn't even a Prime, and you had a very slender frame. So you looked like any other Cybertronian, which is why the other Primes often treated you like such. They often left you out, "forgetting" to call you to meetings and you wouldn't even know about half of them if it hadn't been for Sentinel.

"My lady."

You were in your berthroom prepping your weapon for your next encounter with the Quintessons, when Sentinel appeared at your door. He knocked politely, giving you a smile he reserved only for you.

You couldn't help but smile back, being very fond of the advisor, "Come in, Sentinel. I assume there's another meeting?"

"Yes", he nodded, stepping into your berthroom for the first time.

He considered this progress in his relationship with you. You were the nicest of all the Primes, the one who treated him the best. He liked you the most, and maybe that was transitioning into something more...romantic. So you letting him into your berthroom gave him some hope that you at least liked him, if not felt for him what he felt for you.

Maybe one day.

You ex-vented heavily, "Okay. I'll be there soon."

He noticed your apprehension, "Is something the matter?"

It wasn't any of his business, but recently you'd grown a lot closer to him as you grew distant from your fellow Primes.

"I grow weary of my brethren," you admitted to him. "I am practically invisible to them; they don't ever see me."

He responded with something so bold he would never have thought of uttering it in your presence had it not been for you allowing him into your private space.

"I see you."

You offered him a small smile, "I know you do, my sweet advisor."

His words had a much bigger impact on you than he realised, and this was the start of the road to becoming his sparkmate. This was the point at which you realised you saw him as more than an advisor, more than a friend. And even though you held a higher status, you didn't feel ashamed about it.

"You must be exhausted, my lady."

You returned from another skirmish with the invaders, feeling exactly that, to see Sentinel standing outside your berthroom with a plate of fresh energon.

You smiled, and your faceplates heated up at how attentive he was, "Thank you, Sentinel. But you were there too, you should also get some rest."

None of the other Primes would have thought to suggest that he rest as well. And that only made him want to care for you more.

"I insist," he moved the plate closer to you. "Once you are replenished, I will take my leave to...rest." He said that hesitantly, because you both knew the other Primes would just put him back to work.

You offered him a tired smile and beckoned him into your berthroom once again, "Then at least share the energon with me. That's far too much for me alone."

Sentinel was stunned by the offer, and also flustered. For the first time, it was you making his faceplates heat up rather than the other way around.

"Are you sure, my lady?"

"Mhm," you nodded, then laughed, "Oh and please, stop calling me 'my lady'. You can use my name, you know."

"But that would be-"

"I insist," you settled on your berth. "You've earned it."

The permission to use your name made him buzz with excitement, but also nervousness. That seemed almost too kind of you, but then again he was alone with you...in your berthroom...sharing a plate of energon with you.

"Sentinel," you laughed again, "Relax. Sit down."

He didn't realise how tense he was, but as he sat down across from you he felt himself relax. You being so casual around him was, surprisingly, putting him at ease.

Sentinel admired you a lot. He often found himself unable to look away from you, the most beautiful femme he had ever laid optics on. But now, in the comfort of your berthroom, looking so relaxed, there was a different kind of beauty about you. A beauty that transcended physical appearance, and that was hard to ignore.

He didn't know how to explain it.

Your faceplates burned when you caught sight of him staring. You were speechless for a moment at the look in his optics. Far more than just respect and admiration, there was something deeper in them. Something far more...intimate.

"Power down with me," you found yourself saying, unable to believe those words yourself.

His optics widened, "My lady-"

"(Name)," you corrected, moving closer to him as if possessed.

"My lady," he insisted, struggling to deny your request to call you by name. "I don't think it would be appropriate-"

"Sentinel, please."

And then you were kissing him.

You had surged forward and closed the distance between you two, smashing your dermas against his. Locking you two in a passionate kiss in that awkward position, both of you with your legs hanging over separate sides of the bed but upper bodies turned to face one another.

You kissed him hungrily, like you were starved.

And Sentinel kissed back.

You could have done this forever, it felt so good. But Sentinel seemed to regain his senses midway, and suddenly pulled away from you. Though he found it extremely difficult to do so.

"Sentinel?" You questioned, confused. "Did I misunderstand..?"

"No, Primus no," he vented, "I'll see you tomorrow, my lady."

He got up quickly and left, leaving you confused and slightly hurt. Feeling just a little bit rejected by the one bot you thought wanted you.

The next day you noticed Sentinel doing his best to avoid you. Unlike before, if you didn't need him he wouldn't be with you. And that hurt even more, because you missed his company and you missed his attentiveness.

You closed yourself off, spending your spare time in your berthroom, thinking of various strategies and tactics - distracting yourself the only way you knew how.

"My lady-"

"What do you want, Sentinel?" You grit your dentae, words coming out cold and harsh.

He flinched at your tone, having never heard you speak to him like that before, "I would like to apologise."

"For what? Avoiding me or leading me on?" You laughed coldly.

"I wasn't-" He paused, then, "I just didn't think the other Primes would approve."

"And what do I care for their approval?" You hissed, "All they've ever done is ignore me, so I don't think they would even notice. Even if they did, my choice of sparkmate is my own."

"I apologise," he answered softly. "I didn't realise."

And just like that, you forgave him. Just like that, your anger and hurt disappeared. You looked up at him, standing awkwardly in the doorway and shuffling his weight nervously. He looked so cute, it was just so hard to stay mad.

"Come here."

He followed your gentle command, approaching you slowly. You stood up from your berth, excited at the idea of having him close again.

"Can I..?"

"Please."

His servos ghosted over your hip plating before grabbing your waist and pulling you forward to rest against him.

"You have no idea how long I've waited for this," he admitted, "I want you, (Name) Prime."

"Leave the Prime out," you mumbled bashfully.

He chuckled and stared at you for a moment, "Are you sure?"

You knew he wasn't asking about your name, but you were still certain of your answer, "Yes. I want you too, Sentinel."

That night he spent in your berthroom was intimate, the most intimate and special experience either of you had ever had. Your sparks were laid bare for one another, and you ended up sealing your bond with way more than just a kiss.

[lazycats-stuff]

What about male reader being Alfred's nephew who came to live with him because his parents died or were just unfit parents? Alfred isn't all too happy that he's here, but not because he hates him, no, but because Gotham isn't the safest place and the fact that he's bow living with the vigilante family isn't the greatest fact. I feel like Alfred would be very overprotective of his nephew, and just the family's reaction to Alfred's nephew, i feel like the family didn't really ask Alfred about his family and such .

Oh yeah, some Alfred for the soul. That man needs more love. Also, this will be under Batfamily since I'm too lazy to put a new masterlist for Alfred.

Summary: Alfred's nephew comes to live with Bruce and the rest of the fam.

Warnings: child abuse, mentions, mentions of what happened, everyone trying to make sure that (Y/N) is comfortable, Alfred being protective.

Alfred left the UK and London behind a long time ago. He had his training and career as a soldier and then as a spy. Soon enough, his path led him to the USA, where he got a job as a butler for the Wayne family, even before Bruce was even in the picture. It wasn't really easy to leave his life behind, but Alfred knew it was for the better.

He needed a new beginning after everything he has witness over the years. Especially since his sister cut contact with him. Alfred, while said, he knew he couldn't change her mind in the slightest. But that didn't matter today. What mattered was his new family and his four grandsons and son.

Yes, he did consider Bruce to be his son. After all, he did raise him from when he was 7. And as his four grandsons came along, he was happy.

As far as his old family? Around 13 years ago, his sister had a baby. A boy named (Y/N). Yes, Alfred kept some tabs on his family, just to make sure that everything was like okay back there. Years went by and when (Y/N) was 13, Alfred got a call.

It wasn't a pleasant one.

Alfred sighed as he ended the call, rubbing his temples, muttering a lot of unpleasant things underneath his breath. His nephew (Y/N) was taken out of his sister's custody because she was abusive in every since of the word. And in every shape too.

Starving, beatings... Neglect...

Alfred was really mortified and he could barley speak as he remembered the conversation... He sighed and quickly made his way down to the kitchen opening up the cabinet where he held the strongest drinks in the manor. He poured himself a glass of scotch, since it was the first thing he could see.

I downed the scotch in one sip before pouring himself another one. He sighed yet again, leaning on the kitchen counter, trying not to snap.

" Something happened? " Bruce asked from behind him and Alfred sighed for the third time.

" Well master Bruce... Something did happen. " Alfred said, taking the glass and turning around to face Bruce. Alfred knew that (Y/N) had to come live here... But this family is full of vigilantes... But this is also a safe space too.

" What happened Alfred? " Bruce asked, worried for the man. Alfred is often composed and sarcastic, but now, he was shaken and just... Sad?

" My nephew is in the custody of CPS, well, at least the British version. " Alfred started and Bruce crossed his arms as he leaned on the doorway.

" I didn't know you had a nephew... " Bruce admitted softly and Alfred chuckled, sipping his scotch slowly.

" Yeah... My sister cut contact with me a long time ago master Bruce... " Alfred acknowledged and Bruce nodded, not knowing what to say.

" Either way... I'm the only family he has master Bruce, which means he will have to come here. " Alfred whispered, downing his scotch again.

" That's not a problem Alfred. I'll make space for (Y/N), clear out one room for him and talk to the boys. " Bruce responded and Alfred shook his head, making Bruce frown and tilt his head in confusion.

" That's something I know you would do master Bruce. " Alfred explained and poured himself more scotch. " It's... You are Batman and the danger that comes with that name... I can't bring my nephew into more danger. " Alfred finished explaining and downed the scotch once more.

" It will be different. We will be honest with him. " Bruce said and Alfred did have to agree, they had to be honest with him.

" He will flying here tomorrow master Bruce, so we will need to pick him up. But before hand, we need to talk to the boys. And it will need to be serious. "

" Of course it will be serious Alfred. (Y/N) will feel safe here. And if any boys are out of line, send them to me Alfred. I'll call them down now so we can talk about this. " Bruce said before he went upstairs.

Alfred just finished a bottle in the meantime.

Bruce sat his sons down, telling them that this is very serious.

" Now, listen to Alfred intently. He is officially a lead on this. " Bruce said and sat down. The four boys looked at Alfred, who looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here.

" Well... My nephew is coming here to live with us. His parents, my sister and her husband were abusive to him... Physically, verbally... They starved him too... Either way, he is in a bad mental place. Which means that you four better be on your best behavior. No fights in front of him, both verbal and physical. Don't force him to talk about it and try to befriend him. " Alfred finished, looking at his grandsons with a pointed look.

" Is that all you had to say? " Dick asked and Alfred nodded.

" You have a nephew?! " Jason exclaimed and Alfred nodded.

" Okay, that... I thought you had no family. " Tim said and Alfred sighed and Bruce smiled sadly.

" I thought you were an agent for the MI6 and had no family... Like killed off. " Damian said and Alfred sighed yet again.

" Okay boys, that's enough commentary. " Bruce said and they all grumbled. " It's important that (Y/N) feels safe here. And Alfred has my full permission to put you all back in line. "

" As if he ever needed permission. " Jason mumbled quietly and Dick smacked the back of his head.

" Thank you master Dick. "

" Everyone, this is (Y/N). " Alfred said, introducing his nephew to his grandsons. " (Y/N), these are the infamous Wayne kids. I don't think anymore introduction is needed. " Alfred said, glancing at his shy nephew.

" Now (Y/N), let me lead you to your room. " Alfred said and gently lead (Y/N) to his room. It was one of the bigger ones, with a lot of room and a comfortable bed.

" Now (Y/N), are you hungry? Because it's lunchtime in America at the moment. " Alfred said as (Y/N) put a small suitcase on the bed.

" I could eat something. " (Y/N) said and Alfred nodded, smiling at the fact that (Y/N) would eat something.

" I was thinking about some burgers actually. I can make a good one, with my awesome recipe. Do you want to come down or do you want to stay in your room? " Alfred asked softly.

" I would like to go down... This is a nice place... " (Y/N) said, still nervous.

" I agree it is nice, now come on mate, lets go down. " Alfred said and let (Y/N) go down. Alfred gently led him down to the kitchen and (Y/N) sat down, the boys all around him, keeping some distance, trying to not make him feel overwhelmed.

" So... Is it true that the Queen is a lizard? " Jason asked out of the blue and (Y/N) rolled his eyes at that, but with a smile.

" She passed away. " (Y/N) said and Jason raised his brow.

" No. "

" Yes. "

Jason scoffed with a smile and Alfred listened as he started making the meat mixture for the patties.

" Is it true that people from London speak the best English? " Dick asked and (Y/N) rolled his eyes.

" It's not true. It's so far from the truth... " (Y/N) said and Dick chuckled.

" Well, the royals are there and they must be educated... So how come? " Dick joked and (Y/N) shrugged his shoulders.

" Is it true that gun control is tighter? " Jason asked curiously and (Y/N) nodded.

" Damn... Well, welcome to the land of freedom. " Jason joked and (Y/N) smiled, but it was tiny. Tiny as hell.

" If you hear a bald eagle screeching it means you have reached the peak of staying here. " Tim stated and (Y/N) rolled his eyes a bit.

(Y/N) turned his head when he saw Titus, the Great Dane walking in with his head high and tail wagging at the sight of a newcomer. Damian was ready to intervene if necessary, but Titus was calm with people.

Damian watched as Titus sniffed (Y/N)'s hands, licking them softly and then (Y/N) hesitantly petting him.

" What's his name? " (Y/N) asked, not sure who to ask directly.

" His name is Titus. " Damian answered as he kept watching, tilting his head in wonder.

" Is he yours? " (Y/N) asked as he scratched Titus' ears.

" Yes he is. " Damian answered and (Y/N) moved down his hand to Titus' cheek. " He is huge... " (Y/N) mumbled as he kept patting Titus, who was wagging his tail.

" He is a Great Dane so he is big. " Damian explained and (Y/N) stopped petting him, making Titus whine.

" He is a big baby. " Jason chimed in and Damian nodded.

Alfred put the things he needed aside and checked on (Y/N) and the way he was handling the situation was great. The boys didn't push him, joked about something with him... And (Y/N) was comfortable. That was the most important thing here.

Thankfully, Alfred and Bruce both have experience with sort of traumatized children so (Y/N) will be able to heal properly. And the truth about them being vigilantes... Well, that can wait until (Y/N) is more stable.

[dakusan]

heyy its 🦋againnn

so,,I think Tumblr took my previous request to the grave (I sent it a week or more ago, I think), but it doesn't matter right now.

tomorrow's my birthday! Can I order you some Vampire Skz? Delicious and so addictive that it'll make my head spin all day? I don't have an idea in mind, but if I ever have one, I'll send it as I'm slowly going crazy.

I hope you have a great day!

🦋🦋🦋ANON. BABY. BLOODLING. TUMBLR MAY HAVE BURIED YOUR ASK, BUT I’M DIGGING IT UP WITH CLAWS AND FANGS BECAUSE—

🎂🖤🩸HAPPY. MF. BIRTHDAY. 🩸🖤🎂 Today is your day. The moon is tilted in your favor. The blood tastes sweeter. The night is watching. The vampires are circling.

And since you placed an order for Vampire SKZ: Head-Spinning Edition™? Oh honey. You’ve unlocked the chef’s special.

Tonight, the boys are starved. They’ve been waiting. For you. 🕯️

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Bang Chan

Gifts you: A limited edition Bvlgari Serpenti necklace, coiled in white gold with rubies for eyes—enchanted to warm whenever he’s thinking about you. And a black leather journal embossed with your initials in gold. Only you and him can read what’s written inside.

Birthday vibe: Puts everyone else to work. The party is seamless, custom-scented, candlelit, and guarded by his best men. But when you’re alone? He drops to his knees, kisses your wrist, and whispers: “Happy birthday, my love. You live. Therefore I exist.”

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Lee Minho

Gifts you: A Cartier diamond panther ring, but altered—its eyes are opals enchanted to glow red when danger’s near. He slips it on your finger with velvet gloves and no expression. Also: an antique dagger you once admired in passing. He remembered.

Birthday vibe: Pretends it’s “just another night”, just standing in the kitchen together until he pulls you in randomly and starts dancing with you. No music. Just you and him. Low voice in your ear: “You age. I remain. But tonight, we’re both timeless.”

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Seo Changbin

Gifts you: A blacked-out Hublot Big Bang watch, custom-designed with blood-red numerals and your name etched inside. Also: a solid gold bangle engraved with the word "Mine."

Birthday vibe: Roars your name across the room when you arrive. He lifts you up—literally—and spins you. Gets very drunk off synthetic blood. Guards your plate, your gifts, and you like a loyal war dog in Gucci.

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Hwang Hyunjin

Gifts you: A Chanel couture choker with obsidian and pearl. One-of-a-kind. "Like you." Also: a bespoke painting of you resting in a garden, flowers blooming around you. It's heavenly. And majestic.

Birthday vibe: Whisks you to a greenhouse at midnight, covered in candles and vines. Dances with you under the moon. Kisses your palms. Says: “The world is ugly, but you’re the thing it got right.”

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Han Jisung

Gifts you: A Tiffany diamond ear cuff, charmed to deliver soft telepathic messages only from him (like “You look hot,” “I miss you,” and “I’m so feral rn”). Also: limited-edition vinyls of your fave artists—and a playlist titled “🦋BITE ME.”

Birthday vibe: Crashes through the apartment like a gremlin with balloons, throws glitter everywhere, and demands a dance battle at 2AM. Later? Sings you a lullaby with your name in every verse.

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Lee Felix

Gifts you: A Van Cleef & Arpels charm bracelet, each charm customized with a shared memory. One of them glows faintly—his favourite one. Also: a tiny plush bat wearing a crown. Handmade.

Birthday vibe: Makes you pancakes with chocolate syrup in the shape of hearts. Writes a 3-page birthday letter in calligraphy. Hugs you for 5 full minutes. Tells you you’re his favourite miracle.

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Kim Seungmin

Gifts you: A Piaget rose gold locket that opens to reveal a spell: when you whisper his name, he appears beside you within seconds. Also: a bespoke library card engraved in silver that unlocks his secret archive.

Birthday vibe: Dressed immaculately. Appears unbothered. Then pulls you aside and gives a speech that leaves you sobbing. Hands you a handkerchief. Smirks. “Happy birthday, trouble.”

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Yang Jeongin

Gifts you: A custom diamond waist chain with his initial at the center. Also: a rare signed first edition of your favourite book, sealed in protective blood magic.

Birthday vibe: Blushes when he sees you. Gets you blackout drunk. Ends up curled against you in silk, whispering that if anyone ever hurts you, he will end bloodlines. All of them. While holding your hand sweetly.

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I hope the entire universe bends in your favour today, my darling 🦋anon 💋🩸🕯️

[drdtfuitgumies]

special event coming up next month!

for the entirety of April 2025, not only are daily posts returning, all of them will also feature the cast of tetro danganronpa pink! and of course, you can send requests for what situations you'd like to put them in! more details under cut

for this year's april fools, i was just going to do a little joke for the continuity. possible candidates were "artstyle change specifically for whit", "swapping certain characters' heights", "arei and whit disguising themselves as each other", and my personal favorite: "everyone dressing up as xander". but none of these called to me. i was just going to do that last idea until Me, Stupid Idiot, Booboo The Fool, near-exactly a month after my DRDT anniversary, decided to finally watch Tetro Danganronpa Pink and "find out what that fox-masked girl's deal was"

I love her more even after That, for the record.

anyways. april situations are about to be weird. here are some rules that will apply for april 2025: -) some of our current continuity bits will be disregarded. this means whit will miraculously recover from his wound (singular), while ace and nico will no longer be trapped in a get-along sweater! design changes however will stay, and that especially goes for our resident invasive species (arei). i have accepted that i'll keep mistakenly giving her david's hairclips even outside the fuit gumy blog -) i'm calling the tetro pink cast by their last names. i tried using first names and it felt Wrong. they will probably be referred to with first names in-universe though -) i am fully caught up on tetro pink, but i will try my absolute fucking best to limit spoilers, particularly those of character deaths. as little tetro pink spoilers here as possible! ...with the exception of You-Know-Who's "theatrics", so to say, which i'll tag properly. (hint: this tetro pink character would be veronika's best friend) -) all thirty posts will feature at least one character from BOTH despair time and tetro pink's casts. i'm leaning onto the "crossover event" aspect -) this includes birthdays! those with good memory will also recall that both j and yanagi share the exact same birthdate (20/04), so That's gonna be fun -) right now, i plan to have seventeen situations with only two characters; one from each series. the rest of the month is reserved for Group Shenanigans. the entire month is going to be So Crowded and it's going to be Very Fun -) i would like YOUR help. i IMPLORE you. please pleasepleaseplease send me requests ESPECIALLY for the "pair situations". give me ANY combos. do you want charles and kamimura to infodump battle in the chemistry lab? do you want watari to induct arei to staff shenanigans? do you want combos that don't make sense but you have a situation in mind for them, no matter how oddly specific or fantastical? go CRAZY go WILD with it SEND PIPEBOMBS TO MY INBOX FOR ALL I CARE. I WILL HEAR YOU OUT!!!! I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING I RECEIVE IN THE INBOX BE IT SITUATIONS OR MESSAGES EVEN IF THEY MIGHT NEVER SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY -) for the record i could try to make my own prompts for the entire month i just want to hear the Voices of the People . -) i want to have fun, and i hope everyone has fun too! daily posts can be quite taxing because i'm Picky about characterization and dialogue but. out of the fire into the deep fryer or however that goes

[ticifics]

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome! With the arrival of the Oscars, I decided it was time to create my own celebration – a tribute to the stories that make us laugh, cry and daydream.

This is a day to celebrate the magic of words, the talent of authors and the worlds that come from their incredible imaginations!

The ceremony is just beginning!

⋆˚࿔ on a tuesday by @helloheyhihowdyheya

Life had been a bit lonely – that is until Peter Parker brightened up your life. On a Tuesday. And when that friendship seems to fizzle out on a Tuesday? You’re sure the universe is playing some sort of trick on you.

First of all, I owe an apology for commenting so late on this phenomenal work, my sincere apologies. I remember the happiness I felt when I found this work on ao3, I simply devoured every word and went through ups and downs while reading. You are SO SO good, this is simply the best Spidey fic I have ever had the pleasure of reading in my entire life, I simply fell in love with the way you write. It is surreal, sublime. You are definitely one of my inspirations.

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⋆˚࿔ did it hurt? by @fear-is-truth

Tate Langdon was the reason I started watching ahs and finding this work was simply amazing. I mean, I was simply disoriented in this scene and then I find a work about it? It's a sublime work, it was the first fic I read by Tate on Tumblr and I was simply devastated. God, you write in such an incredible way, I wish I could be a little like you (and a small confession: I could hardly believe it when we became moots, I almost died)

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⋆.˚࿔ hide n’ seek by @fear-is-truth

Tate again, I was just obsessed with it and you write so well, I'm sorry if I sounded like a stalker. I'm just completely in love with the way you write it. It's perfect, there's no other way to describe it, I can only thank you for sharing your masterpiece with us

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⋆˚࿔ bratting out by @fear-is-truth

Kit Walker, what can we say about him? I had barely gotten over Tate and then Kit came along, and to this day I haven't gotten over this character. I can't, Kit is basically husband material. I didn't know I needed your fic until I read it. And gosh, I couldn't get it out of my head for the rest of the day. It's perfect, period. I could die happy now that I have read this divine wonder.. Seriously, you write in a surreal way. I'm speechless, because the truth is that there aren't enough words in any language to describe how AMAZING you are. That's it, I definitely love you.

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⋆˚࿔ third wheel payback by @gingerteafairy

You and Todd hatch a plan to fake-date as a payback but things spiral a little out of control.

My love, how could I begin to talk about the wonders that you write? It's surreal, I can't put into words how lucky I am to be able to call you a friend. I can only thank you for posting this fantastic work. And yes, you were a pioneer in Todd Haynes fics, nothing else matters. I love it, I'm simply in love with this work, with the way you write. It's perfect, simple as that. It's one of my comfort readings, I can't put into words how much I loved it.

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⋆˚࿔ eyes up by @gingerteafairy

Dave can't stop staring

This is just perfect. It's basically canon. I can't get Dave Lizewski's idea of ​​acting this way out of my head. I think it's incredible how you managed to capture his essence. It's talent, I think. In fact, I'm absolutely amazed. You're simply one of the most talented people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I love you a million times over.

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⋆˚࿔ the great guide for jailbirds in love by @gingerteafairy

Tough times shows up after prision. His only alternative? Working miles away from home. The name of the place was almost faded, but he could still make it out: Last Chance Market

First of all, you were the one who influenced me to watch this movie, and it's also your fault that I became completely obsessed with Warren (I'll never get over the bathroom scene). and then when I think I'm -minimally- ready to move on, you come up with this. I'M HARDLY IN LOVE WITH DAD!WARREN. this was without a doubt one of the best reads of all time. I just want to be the mother of his children, simple as that. please, for the sake of everything that is most sacred in the world, never stop writing.

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⋆˚࿔ is that pr— I mean, a stag? by @wintrsoul

James sought you out after your argument in an entirely different way.

First of all, I'm so so happy to be getting to know you better. I couldn't put into words how amazing and sweet and kind you are. I loved, loved, loved this work. It's SO accurate. I can't get it out of my head that this is canon. James Potter would act exactly this way. Nothing and no one can get it out of my head. I only have compliments to give you, darling, and even then they wouldn't be enough to describe how wonderful you are.

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⋆˚࿔ completely waste by @babsworlds

Dave gets very very drunk and say some things that really catch you off guard.

I was simply enchanted by this work, it's even hard to put into words how much I loved it. Seriously, you write divinely well, I'm in a serious case of passion with your work. Simply addicted. Thank you so much for deciding to share your incredible work with us. I would die happy if I had a Dave Lizewski to call mine written by you. I simply loved the way you wrote it, it's very refined and, God, I just love you, that's it

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⋆˚࿔ boudoir photoshoot by @kquil

You have your bridesmaids show James, your, now, husband, polaroid samples from your boudoir photoshoot on your wedding night while you enjoy his reactions from afar

After reading this sublime work, I have only one request: JAMES POTTER, FOR ALL THAT IS HOLY IN THE WORLD, MARRY ME. I simply could not stop smiling while reading. God, you write so, so well that I am sure you are a celestial being among mere mortals like me. I am simply in love with the way you wrote James, it is surreal, I absolutely love him--just as I love you, seriously, you are one of the kindest and sweetest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.

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⋆˚࿔ santa’s in town by @meelusinee

in which you dress james up as santa to surprise your kid

I can perfectly remember the day I read this and fell completely in love with Dad!James. Oh, love, I can't even describe how sweet and amazing you are. One of the first people I had the pleasure of meeting on tumblr and you were so so so kind, I can only thank you. And you are so absolutely talented, I have no words, thank you so much for sharing this incredible work with us.

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⋆˚࿔ periods by @iamgonnagetyouback

sirius black x reader who is on her period and the mood swings are not helping (sirius, they're not helping sirius)

This was one of those reads that warmed my poor heart, I absolutely loved every word, I am completely enchanted by the way you write, I am absolutely coming back to read more of your amazing work

I couldn't help but mention a few more AMAZING people. @leeny-leens I fell in LOVE with your works (especially the one where the heater is broken) but I couldn't find your masterlist to link it here, but know that I'm sending you all the love in the world. I love our conversations, honey

To the dear @moonyswifee, I only have words of the utmost affection. I'm so happy that you decided to publish your work with us, all I can do is thank you

@beaucate, oh my gosh, I don't even know where to begin. You are so, SO talented, my jaw dropped reading your work, and it's kind of your fault that my obsession with Clark Kent is back, thank you so much for deciding to share your incredible writing talent with us

My dear lovely @sun-kissy, you are simply one of the sweetest and kindest people on all of tumblr, I always smile when interacting with you. Seriously, you are impossibly sweet, thank you so much for existing

(and forgive me the late mention) @bohnerrific69, I couldn't not mention you. I don't know what I would do without your help on tumblr. Thank you so much for your patience in all those explanations. And your blog is simply a feast for the eyes. I don't know if I'm living or waiting to be able to marvel at your work. I love you, that's it, you are simply extraordinary, so much so that I lack words.

I can only thank you for having met amazing people here, you are all SO amazing and wonderful, I don't have enough words to thank you, so I'm just sending all the love I have to you xoxo

[awriterinthenight]

"You Look Cute Flustered"-Anthony Lockwood

requested: anonymous

words: 1221

warnings: not much, the word suicidal maybe (idk if that counts), also implied that reader was shorter than Lockwood, but in my defense I usually use myself as reference when needed and I'm 4'11, but not much just cute fluff

summary: Lockwood was always charming and witty around everyone else, except for you. Around you Lockwood's mind would always draw a blank and he would become even more flustered. And it only got worse when you started to date.

Everyone knew one thing about Lockwood and it was that he was incredibly witty. Wherever he went, whoever he talked to, he could charm his way out of any situation. Anyone, and everyone would easily fall for whatever smile, or smirk Lockwood would put on, just to get out of any situation. Even if he was just talking to someone he could capture their full attention in a matter of moments with the softest of smiles.

Lockwood was like that around everyone, except for you. When it came to you Lockwood couldn't seem to even get out a proper sentence without his brain almost short circuiting as he stumbled over all his words. This would always result in you smiling, or sometimes even teasing him by saying, "You look cute flustered."

One time you and Lockwood were in the kitchen preparing breakfast. You were making tea, while Lockwood was trying to finally make toast that didn't burn in the toaster. You were just trying to grab the sugar that George decided to put on the top shelf when he reorganised the entire kitchen during one of his maniac cleanings.

You could just barely reach when you felt a hand wrap around your waist, as a hand went up to grab the sugar for you, "Thanks, Anthony," you said, referring to him by his first name, something he only allowed you to do.

Lockwood didn't know if it was the way his hand rested on your waist, or the smile you gave him, or the way you said his name, making him feel like his entire self was made of butterflies. All poor Lockwood could manage out was a simple, "N-no problem," while turning back towards the one burnt toast, trying to hide the massive blush on his face.

After that interaction, whenever you said something to him he would immediately blush, then proceed to stumble over almost every word before getting the fragments of a sentence out.

Many more of these a occasions occurred, and they only got worse when the two of you started dating. Lockwood somehow got even worse. Every sentence took him a second to say after trying to get over his initial fluster.

Complimenting him, he was flustered. Making him tea, flustered, unable to express how thankful he was. Saving him during a job, even more flustered and takes him a moment to thank you and assure you that he was okay. Even just standing next to him, and that man turned as red as a tomato.

One of the most notable times this happened was while giving a report to Inspector Barnes. Lockwood and Co. had just escaped a suicidal job after showing up with almost no research. You managed to somehow cut yourself on your rapier when you were distracted. Now you were getting your hand patched up while Lockwood was waiting for Barnes to come back with the paperwork.

You had just finished getting your hand bandaged up, and started to head towards Lockwood. For once he wasn't flustered by your mere presence, more filled with concern for how you were doing.

The moment you were near him his arms wrapped around you, "How bad is your hand?" he asked, concerned for you since you would most likely be off the job for a week or two.

You shrugged, "Not horrible, but not good. I have to keep it bandaged for a week, and I can't do anything too straining, that way I don't break my stitches. I'll be out of operation for a week or two," You said, a bit sullen looking since you would be letting George, Lucy, and Lockwood work without you for a couple of weeks.

"It's okay, love," he said, placing a small kiss on your forehead, "Just do as the doctor said. No working till your hands fully healed and you'll be all better soon. When we get home I'll make you some tea and you can get some well deserved sleep, and you won't have to lift a finger for weeks, so that your hand can heal," Lockwood assured him. He would probably die from how much he cares about the people he loves. It was really just a small injury, an inconvenience as you thought of it, but Lockwood saw it as a reason to now take care of you more than he already did.

"That does sound nice, but I feel bad not being able to help you guys on jobs. It's just frustrating to me. It makes me feel useless" you told him, looking at the ground filled with your own pity for yourself.

Lockwood lifted up your chin so that you could look at him, "You're not useless, love. You can still help with research, but you're anything but useless, you know that?

You let out a breath, "Yeah, I know, I just hate it," you told him, relaxing further into his touch for comfort.

Lockwood lent down to plant a small kiss on your lips, "I'm just glad your okay," he said, leaning down for another kiss, this time a lot longer than the first one.

You stayed like that for a moment before you were interrupted, "Alright, I have all the paperwork, just sign here, here, and-" Barnes cut himself off when he noticed you two, and how you jumped apart.

In a moment like this Lockwood would usually say something witty like 'Your timing is impeccable', but once again Lockwood could no longer form words in his flustered state.

Instead it was you with the witty response, "You've clearly mastered the art of comedic timing, haven't you," you joked, looking at Barnes' shocked face. You and Inspector Barnes had a weird relationship. You'd known Barnes since you started out, and he even pointed you in the direction of Lockwood and Co., not purposefully since his words were more like, 'Whatever you do, do not join Lockwood and Co. and stay away from them', yet here you were. So Barnes was more than surprised to see his least favourite (his favourite) troublemaker kissing the girl he tried so hard to mentor to become a good person.

"I-I," he stumbled, confused to what was happening, "Since when have you been a thing?" Once again Lockwood tried to speak, but was unable to find any sort of words.

"A month, two I think next week," you told Barnes, thinking back to when Lockwood finally asked you out. Barnes decided to ask questions later, and for now hand you all the necessary paperwork.

Once you finished, Barnes collected it and turned to leave, but not before he told Lockwood, "Don't hurt her, I already am not your biggest fan, so don't screw whatever this is up to."

Lockwood probably would've made some sort of joke, but all he did was nod, smile, and try to stumble out some sort of 'understood' while trying to not blush too much. Barnes could tell Lockwood would never do anything to hurt you, just by how he was acting. No one made Anthony Lockwood flustered and unable to use his charm and wit, except for you. While looking over the paperwork Inspector Barnes thought about how one day he wouldn't be surprised if (or more like when) he saw your name have the last name Lockwood behind it.

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[lilygoofywritingcave]

Happy Valentine's Day !!!!

Oh, it seems a certain member in Slaughterhouse has sent you a letter, are you brave enough to open it?

Spoilers warning for character names

Misaki, the ever silly contract killer

"To Y/N, the chaos to my mayhem (or Whatever Romantic Crap I’m Supposed to Say),

Alright, so listen, uhh I was just planning on sending you a pic of a raccoon holding a heart and call it a day, BUT APPARENTLY that’s not “romantic” enough. Smh. So now I’m here, struggling to put actual words together instead of just sending you a keyboard smash and hoping you get the vibe.

So. Uh. Lily. You menace. Do you have ANY idea what you've done to me?? I’ll see something stupid n immediately think, “Oh, Y/N would laugh at this.” Like. That’s so weird. That’s EMBARRASSING. I save memes just to send you at 3AM, YOU are why Im having sleep deprivation (the good kind ofc). I would smile at my phone like an absolute idiot whenever your name pops up. It’s sick. You did this to me.

Also. Explain why you write me like I’m some cool badass when I’m just some gremlin with a knife and a rifle. Like. Hello??? Ma’am???? I do crimes, that's no news, but then you come along with your little fics n suddenly I feel like maybe, just maybe, I’m not just the sum of all the bad things I’ve done. I don’t know how to process that. Or you. You make my brain short-circuit without needing to doomscroll Tiktok.

ANYWAY. Point is, you’re mine now. No take-backs. Stuck with me forever, I will continue to be the most annoying gremlin in your life, sending you unhinged voice notes, and remind you every day that you matter. Because you do. A lot. (EW I HATE HOW SAPPY THAT SOUNDED MOVE ON PLS...)

...Okay, I think I’ve reached my emotional limit. I need to go set something on fire to balance this out. Or at least, like, flip a table.

Happy Valentine’s, silly.

Misaki Katsuo"

V, cold outside but cares more than you know

"To dear Y/N, Valentine’s Day seems to demand people to express affection for each other, something flowery and poetic. Although I consider traditions like that often exaggerated, but it felt unfair for you. So, I’ll keep this simple, for your sake.

You... matter to me, more than I would want to admit. You’ve become a part of my life in a way I didn’t expect, it is frankly troublesome how often my thoughts wander to you. And despite my usual preference for order, I don’t mind the chaos you bring. In fact… I think I’d miss it if it were gone.

I could compose some poetical metaphor, comparing you to the moon, the stars, or whatever romantic nonsense one is expected to write in a letter such as this, but I won’t waste your time.

Just know that if you ever need me, whether for something important or as simple as spending time together, you have only to say the word and I'll always be there.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Y/N.

"Valentin Viljoen"

Angel, sweet and dangerous like a rose

To My Love, Happy Valentine’s Day.

I know, I know, cheesy, cliché, overhyped day… but I don’t care. Today is just another excuse for me to remind you how much you mean to me, and I’ll take it.

You, you are the one thing in my life that feels real, no cameras, no flashing lights, no expectations to be perfect. Just us, and I need that more than I ever realized.

I’m not easy to love, am I? Always getting caught up in my work, in my image, in making sure everything and everyone is okay… but you? You remind me that I’m more than what people see. That I’m allowed to breathe, to be a little selfish, to take up space in someone's life without feeling guilty.

You make me feel like I’m enough. And I don’t know if I’ve ever felt that before.

So, for today, no, for always, I want you to know that I love you. In the quiet moments, in the chaos, in every way I know how. I love you when I get overwhelmed and you remind me to rest. I love you when you make me laugh so hard I forget whatever stress was eating at me. I love you when you’re just, you.

I don’t say it enough, but thank you, for seeing me, for staying, for being the best thing to ever happen to me.

Now, let’s turn off our phones, ignore the world for a while, and just be together. That’s all I really want.

Your Angel,

Maria de la Rosa

And lastly, the devil himself, Ronin

to my dearest darlin’ Y/N,

there’s always a certain rhythm to a heartbeat. steady, but unique for everyone. funny little thing, really. you press your fingers just right, and there it is: life, thumpin’ away under the fragile skin. but oh, how delicate it is. how easy it Is to destroy

. tell me darlin', have you ever wonder, what it takes to keep that aorta singin’? how much someone’s got Left in ‘em before rotting away? or how love can sink its teeth in deep, turning even the purest souls dark, twisting the light ‘til it don’t shine the same no more?

ironic, ain't it? how even the worst of ‘em, either gutted or broken, still has a heart. just like yours, still beating, lively as ever, a reminder that you’re here and you’re real. that you’re eVerythin’, my everything.

and isn't that a beautiful thing? to havE you readin’ this, seeing the devil puttin' his feelings into words. there ain't no poetrY sweet enough, no god powerful enough to take it away.

Over and over, i think about you, about the way you laugh, the way you exist. about how this world feels a little less, rotten with you in it. Understand this, darlin', you got me by your side. for as long as that pretty little heart of yours beats, you and i will face whatever this shitty world throws at us, together.

Don't ever forget that. And don’t think for a second i’d ever let you go. Remember this and Listen close. It's always been you and you only. Nothing will ever change that.

happy valentine’s, darlin’.

—r. beaufort

(P/S: you know how i play, let's get that pretty brain to work)

[clovermarigold]

Daggers & Daffodils Chap.31

dagur x reader

If your name starts with k and you're my mutual (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE): do not read this

Thanks for the kind words, everyone, fortunately the data set was destroyed from the scrape! Got me in such a good mood I sped up the process on this one a little.

I haven't been this motivated and excited to write for D&d in years. To the point that I even drafted a concept for a Viggo fic. But that's for much later. This chapter has a dream sequence in the beginning so sorry if anyone gets confused. Also, this chapter is THE delulu fan service chapter.

edit: I quite literally finished the entire chapter. then had the damn draft deleted. Thankfully my beta reader saved about over half of it but sorry for the delay.

Soft. 

It's the best description for the feeling of your hair wrapped in his hand. A small strand, gently stretched and curled around his index and middle fingers. 

The summers of Berserk, much like her people, burned hot and shined bright. The sun fills the entirety of the room despite the early hours, casting a golden sheen onto your still peacefully resting form. 

He had mentally begged for this moment. When his home would become yours. It was strange, he hadn't been home in years, but nothing could pry the pride he felt for the rough yet beautiful island. Maybe that's why he loves you so much, you remind him of home. 

Dagur, careful not to tug against your scalp, unwinded the strand from his fingers, raising them to his face. 

No matter how long you bathed you still smelled like your herb garden. When he was younger it used to tickle his nose. But now, just a faint whiff of basil made his mind race with you.

Dagur wasn't a humble man. So, he had no difficulty in calling it his greatest gift to you yet. It took months to finish, and it would have taken longer if Dagur hadn't put the fear of Odin into those poor builders. 

But oh, did it pay off. The way you wrapped your arms around his neck and thanked him before scurrying away to play with your new collection. The way you were now more than content to spend your days within the safety of your shared home. The way you whispered sweet nothings into his ear as he laid his head in your lap on the lush grass. 

It was only right that his final betrothal gift outshone all others. 

Dagur's eyes dropped to the many small gold ringlets and more sentimental trinkets Heather had braided and pinned into your hair on your wedding day.

Dagur was almost confident the reason that he could never imagine the wedding itself was because it would be impossible for his unconscious mind to imitate. But this was a blessing enough. 

"You're staring" your eyes didn't open, but the smirk in the corner of your mouth struggled not to reach your ear. 

"Hard not to" a scoffed laugh breaks your attempt to remain at rest. 

 You were looking at him now. Only him. Bliss. 

 He made no attempts to hide the pleased sigh when your hand reached for his face. "Then I'll have to let you do it more often". The hairs on the back of his neck stood up as your fingers lightly combed and scratched the small unshaven stubble across his chin. 

The way your eyes glazed over with thoughts of your own left him giddy. Would you like it if he grew it out? He loved the way your eyes roamed over him. 

Your interest was apparent when he found you on the reaper. He knew you still loved him. The way your breath would hitch when he leaned in, your face would turn pink when he did anything ‘scandalous’. 

"You have that stupid smile again. What are you thinking?" You chastise, slowing your movements into long smooth tracings along his jaw. 

 "...my wife" it was said entirely to himself. A silent reverence at the mere idea. 

 you gave him a look, expectant and waiting "...Yes?". 

 His heart stopped. Or it felt like it did. 

That was it. The final straw. The crack in the wall. The bludgeon to the head. The chase was fun at times he'll admit. But not anymore, he's done playing. This was meant to be his years ago. Stolen from him because his brother decided he wasn't what was best for you anymore. Dagur wants his wife back. And by Thor, not Hiccup or any of his little riders were getting in the way of that. You were waiting for him. 

Basil, mint, and something sweet invaded his senses as you pressed yourself into his chest, gold and beads jingling lightly, resting gently and cool against his skin. 

"You keep leaving when things start getting good" he attempted to joke, but it came out bittersweet and tired. 

"Hurry up and find me then" 

 A part of it drove Dagur mad. To see such a tangible and pure vision of heaven only to have it stolen from him as a sharp stabbing pain in his rib jolted him awake. 

"Get up, we're here" Dagur's hand twitched violently as he woke. Though when he registered the source of his unwanted wake-up call he quickly set aside his rampant thoughts of brutal murder looking up to the crossed armed form of his sister. 

"You know. You catch a lot more flies with honey than vinegar" Heather scoffed as he rose slowly. Rolling his shoulder. 

"Well, you're not a fly. You're a flea, who needs to hop to it and get out" she said dryly, despite how ridiculous it sounded. Dagur huffed a laugh, it was good to see he wasn't the only one in the family with a sense of humor. Hiccup was a lost cause for more reasons than one, you had your moments, and dear old mom and dad weren't exactly coming up with one liners anymore. 

..... Damn it 

The air tightened as the tired yet playful expression on Dagur's face dropped. Heather held her ground, finally having gotten to understand him enough to not shift uncomfortably. 

Dreaming again. 

Dagur had been ecstatic when Heather had approached him about reconnecting as siblings and rebuilding their tribe. She hadn't expected him to believe her so readily.

 Sure, he had said he would welcome her with open arms when she came crawling back, but she didn't expect him to be there with LITERAL open arms. 

But he did, even as the crew fixed her with sharp and threatening glares, he warned every. Single. One of them that anyone who so much as bothered her would answer to him. 

She learned about his... Routine early on. The same recurring dream. Not his only one mind you, but the only one that mattered in his mind. 

He described it like the world was giving him a vision. Warning? 

It took all of Heather's willpower to keep a neutral expression as he raved about the garden thing he was planning and something about Basil. 

She was becoming fairly confident that she could fairly predict her brothe- Dagur! 

She really had to not make a habit of doing that. 

It made the most sense that to stay undercover in his good graces it was best to feed into his delusions, as guilty as it made her feel towards you.

Though you did lie to her about being engaged with her brother. Calling it even seemed fair. And in truth, now that she was in her right mind and had time to calm down, she knew it wasn't you or any of the rider's fault.

She would have kept that detail to herself too. 

It's why she was doing this. Firstly, it was to avenge her village and get close to Viggo. But knowing she could keep an eye out for the riders made her feel strong. Like she could finally keep the people she cares about safe.

"Same dream?" Dagur didn't answer, not at first.

"Are you going to be able to do this? " That finally got his attention. His face twisting in mock offence. 

"Oh, ho ho I can handle myself against hiccup and his little" he cleared his throat, "riders" he said changing his voice to be higher and nasilier in a mock imitation of Hiccup. 

 "I'm not talking about the other riders" she presses, being stern.

"..." She thought for a moment before deciding to continue "she could get hurt if you're not careful". 

 "I'm always careful-" 

 "No, you're not" she dead panned, pushing her luck. 

"Every time you make a move on Hiccup, Toothless, or the dragon eye. Something goes wrong".

Dagur kept his temper, but he was still put off by his sister's insistence. He honestly didn't get irritated with her often.

"Hiccup and his little riders will be halfway across the archipelago with that blabbermouth Johann. We just need to grab the undefended dragon eye and wait for them to come back and spring an ambush" it was said, remarkably casual despite the sinister twisted smile he wore. Likely finding amusement in how she began to pace 

 "You couldn't have told me that sooner?"Heather couldn't help the bubbling anger in her chest. The entire plan was last minute (to her at least), and she hadn't been given enough time to warn you all. To make things worse Ryker was always hovering, keeping a close eye on how many messengers and terrors were on hand. He didn't trust her, that was obvious. 

"Hey, you're the one all stressed out about meeting Viggo, though it would do you some good to relax for a change". 

Knowing Hiccup, he never would have ignored trader Johann's distress call. That means that much to her dismay, Dagur's plan was brilliant. If Ryker wouldn't listen, he was her only hope for calling the whole thing off. 

"I just think this all feels off" she moved to avoid eye contact. Dagur's light demeanor dropped. Replaced with skepticism. 

"You're not scared, are you?" she rolled her eyes. "Hardly, I just don't need you getting excited over little miss Haddock and screwing this all up" she went on the offensive. 

She failed to notice the way pupils got deadly small, and his back straightened while she was turned away. "With the plan to double cross Viggo still so vague, maybe we should leave her and the others alone for a bit?". 

"I'm bringing my wife home" he said matter of factly. 

 "Your wife? Dagur, stop being crazy. You're not even married. You can stand to wait a couple-" With a sharp turn her breath hitched at the imposing form of her brother. 

 "I'm bringing my wife home" Neither moved. Forcing herself not to swallow the thick tension and saliva in her throat she put on the best smile she could. 

 "Ok. Just a thought" Shit, she pushed it too far. 

He stared at her like a wolf looks at a sheep. Calculating and dangerous, challenging her to look away. 

"Pfft" his mouth and nose twitched as Dagur tried and failed to stiffen the bubbling laughter growing in his chest. 

Heather looked at her brother mortified. She takes it back; she doesn't understand him at all.

Dagur nearly choked and cried, ribs burning as a hand clutched the side of his face like it would fall off. Thankfully this seemed to keep him from registering the abject fear, confusion, and disdain pooling from his sister, "The look on your face!".

She needed to get the Hel out of here already.

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Ruff is gone. Tuff is overstimulated. Astrid is entering battle mode. And Scabbard's tail is starting to make your neck itch. These are the four things you allow yourself to process at the moment, in fear of a mental breakdown.

"Ok what's the plan? We need to get my sister back" Tuff was breathless from running up the stairs. Astrid was holding herself together firmly, swiftly scanning over the map of the edge before jotting down an SOS message and handing it to you, "first thing is back-up. Scabbard is our fastest Terror so we can only hope this message reaches the auxiliary team".

You press your head against your sweet angel of terror before with a slight jostle tossed her into the air towards Berk. 

"How do we know she'll get there in time?!" Tuff asks, struggling not to bounce off the walls with his jittery movements. 

"We don't" 

"Well, how do we know they'll get back here in time?"

"We don't"

"There is a terrible lack of clarity in those answers!" Astrid put a hand on his shoulder, grounding him. 

 "It's all going to be ok, Tuffnut. We're going to hold down this edge, defend this base, and we will get your sister back, okay?". 

"There is no possible way we can defend the edge against an all-out attack with only one flyable dragon. But maybe we can slow them down until help gets here of, we use our spears and arrows sparingly--" 

 "Wait! I know an even better way to slow them down" Astrid tried to cut him off, but Tuff put his foot down, "no you need to hear this, Astrid!". 

She looked at you for a moment as if looking for backup. The conversation from earlier sounded in her mind. And with a sigh she told him to continue. "Ok, well, as you know, tricking is my area of expertise. I'm kind of the official edge trickster. What if we tricked them into thinking there are more of us than there are".

Tuff began to ramble, jumping into action and listing countless inane and wild ideas. While she did wince more than twice. You could see her push down any snide comments and move to prepare.

"Would you be able to make something?!" Tuff was now right in your face, ignoring personal space. 

"Like?--"

"Acid! Poison? Acidic Poison!" you tugged him out of your bubble by the ear. 

"I'm a doctor, Tuff. Not an Assassin" He paused.

"I thought you were a witch. I didn't say anything about an assassin" giving you an unconvinced onceover. before slowly backing out of the clubhouse without turning his back to you.

Poison was absolutely out of the question. But maybe Tuff was on to something. Ok two things. The Ziplines he set up were a miracle on your feet. 

Back in your hut you rushed to test a theory. Silver Tongue growled in a low bellow and hiss to the dreaded root.  

"I know, I'm sorry. I'm not supposed to have this near the huts, but I need to be sure of something".  Grinding root, boiling extract, refining, you set yourself to work. The dragon root that had done this to him was a cruel and vile tactic for cowards. But something about Tuff calling you a witch that made you think. 

'Hiccup does reckless things all the time when he has an idea'

Carefully, you slide the bottle towards Silver Tongue.

"So? How do you feel?" your breath hitched as he began to twitch eyelids flickering. 

'nononononono---' his twitches stopped in favor of chuff-like coughs.

"I'm so sorry! I thought I did it right-" splat

Wet. And then the unmistakable sound of amusement from your dragon.

This rotten eel brain just sneezed on you, and to top it off, he also splashed the bottle contents on you.

"Ugh you're disgusting!" he mimicked your outrage with garble noises.

"You're lucky I'm just glad you're ok" it worked, a neutralized dragonroot, gods above you would be so ecstatic if you weren't so tired.

Actually, now that you were thinking of it, you weren't this tired a few moments ago. You could faintly make out the sound of concern from Silver Tongue before you hit the ground. 

Why was your body so heavy? I mean, you 're supposed to get rest anyways. What was the harm in resting for a bit? Not too long, just enough to rest your hand a bit.

Freja above you thought you closed the curtains. The sun was blinding you...

The sun?

Ignoring the foggy headache, you sat up blearily. You fell asleep! A large head shoved itself into your chest.

Silver Tongue. He still smelled like salmon and sea bass.

"Sorry" it sounded pathetically drowsy and yawn-like, "I guess this can be useful too".

A sleeping drought this effective would certainly go for a good price, and you wouldn't put combat use out of the question. Especially since it seemed to be ineffective against dragons. 

Dragons.... SILVER TONGUE

Fully awake you took in the gravity of your situation. 

Silver Tongue wasn't going to be able to be moved to the pens. That was the harsh reality of his condition. You couldn't move him this close to a likely attack. Gods above, they probably needed you. You swiftly closed all your windows and doors, sure to lock your compost bin, shed, and garden gate.

"Tuff you genius" ignoring the slight sting from your bandaged hand you held firm on the handle of the zipline. 

"Y/N! About time that you got here" Astrid yelled from the catapult. Tuff was manning the ballista taking out a ship.

"Slept in" Tuff let out a jealous huff before his eyes caught on the half empty bottle strapped to your waist. 

"Acidic poison! I knew it! An assassin in our midst! Someone warn the chief!" he was cut off by a loud boom. A fiery boulder smashing into one of the hunters' ships. 

"Perfect aim as always Astrid" She held back the pride you undoubtedly gave her.

"it's not over yet".

 -------- 

First you shot down ships until you ran out of ammo, next were the fire lines. Careful not to start a forest fire, but enough to deter them from the side of the mountains with underground tunnels. You spent what must have been ages managing the south side of the island rolling logs onto hiking hunters. 

Currently, you sit on the ground, cleaning and rewrapping your hand for the third time. The cut was closed still, thankfully, lightly scabbed over, but the friction from the bandages and rushing around the edge left it pink and sore. Astrid had sent you off to wait in the clubhouse while she launched her final defense.

Tuff meanwhile busied himself, carving a path into the floorboards as he listed more and more wild ideas.

Now it was his time to shine. 

Some held promise, the ziplines were already amazing. But others were... on the more alternative wave of thinking. But as someone who grew up with Hiccups innovation and Dagur's mood swings you were more than trained in dealing with it.

The sun was setting. That meant limited daylight, decreased visibility, and doubtlessly another attempt to break past your defenses. 

"There you are!" Tuff called as Astrid dismounted, somber and defeated, "Listen I've been thinking a lot and--".

"It's over Tuff. We tried but there's just too many of them. My plan didn't work" for a moment so one said anything. Before Tuff broke into a big smile, "I found the Dragon Eye. Someone buried it".

Astrid swiped it from his hand, "I did that, to keep it from the hunters".

"You want to be captured and tortured by crazed Dragon Hunters, or listen to plan Tuffnut?" Astrid gave a look the closest to fear you've ever seen her make.

Relenting she sighed, "What do we have to lose".

 --------

For once the anxiety that had plagued you all day had been temporarily replaced. Mind you, with guilt. But also... satisfaction. 

"Ropes soaked with monstrous Nightmare gel? I wouldn't have thought of that" Astrid complimented Tuff.

"I really hope this doesn't become a complex" you held back a smile at the choked and scared realization of the hunters. In one swift move, Stormfly ignited the ropes dangling down the sides of the cliffs. Sending the invaders crashing down into the water.

wait a minute, they were starting to get higher.

"What's next?" Tuff gave Astrid a sly grin. 

"You're gonna love this"

Tuff was quick to rush towards the Docks. Astrid looked at you carefree and excited for the first time in weeks, "If it works, I guess" and took off after him.

Something was nagging the back of your brain.

"It's fine just pick four things to focus on", you closed your eyes;

One. 

          The Wind- inhale-cool against your skin, picking up speed; a sign of rain, hailing from the north

Two. 

           Hand Pain- exhale-stinging, constant, getting worse, probably not the best thing to focus on right now

Three 

            Crashing Waves-inhale- just faint enough to make out.....

Shit!

Your hut! If the hunters managed to climb this high, it wouldn't be much further until they could reach your hut. You ran to the nearest zipline as fast as you could. 

Halfway down the line a sharp pain shot from your palm to your spine, sending you plummeting downwards. 

Crack

Burning, your hand was burning. The bandages wrapping it were tattered and practically gone. The wound was reopened. No doubt about it; it would scar.

That wasn't what scared you most, the growing cool and wet feeling growing across your abdomen felt like a question you didn't want answered.

With shaky fingers, you dragged a hand across the damp cloth and raised it to your nose.

Met with a familiar and pungent odor you quickly took them away from your face and stripped off your coat and apron.  

"Just the drought" ignoring the sting, you balanced yourself and stood.

"Can't even take your own advice. And you call yourself a doctor" you chastise trying to slow your breathing.

not now. Just a bit longer.

"Four things. Then I'm back home";

One.

Moonlight, bright enough to walk without need for a torch-inhale- you pulled yourself onto a path above you that would lead to the main path

Two.

Sweet herbal oils, scent still staining your hair and invading your senses- exhale-You swapped paths twice, finding your staircase and bracing your knees for an uphill battle, literally

Three

waves faint, but still loud enough to hear from the hut- inhale-you run up the last of the stairs, hut in plain sight now

Four

The creak of the open gate in the wind- you don't breathe- there's someone in your garden

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Thanks for finishing the chapter. Special thanks to my two beta readers!

OK so update.

To celebrate over 40k reads across all platforms I have some oneshots planned,

Some will be cannon to D&D, others will be au's such as

Dagur x yandere/reader (role swap au)

The Summer Dagur tried to kidnap you to Berserk (canon)

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[littlestarconch]

Corruption

💌 Pairing || Xavier x Reader

→ Slightly Suggestive ; Lowkey Yandere? Xavier ; Unestablished Relationship ; Quite Literal Opposite of Original! Xavier

🪄 :: No because the corrupted xavier fanarts are everywhere, and I can no longer stay quiet about it

"Found you.."

You were fighting a wanderer, and seems like the God of luck despise you today. You were injured, not too bad that you can't move. But the injuries do slow you down, you contacted the first person that came to mind, not knowing what exactly happened on his side.

And then there's a black shadow appeared before you within a blink of an eye, the next second the wanderer disappeared. You sighed in relief upon seeing, a familiar yet, also not familiar figure at the distance.

"... Xavier?— ..Why's your clothes all— black, now—? Wait no, that doesn't matter.. Thank y—" Before you could finish your sentence your figure is engulfing into his arms. "Shh.. I'll take care of you." And the next moment you're getting picked up bridal style, "Wh—?!?!! X, Xavier! You don't need to go this far—" "You can't walk, you'll only slow me down."

You pouted at his statement, but he's not entirely wrong either, with the injuries you have, you'll definitely slow him down. So you stayed still and quiet in his arms.

After walking for awhile, Xavier told you to close your eyes, only for you to open them and you're already at a different place. It's his apartment, he sat you down at the couch. "Stay." He said firm before leaving you all alone in the living room.

Something seems off from him, he seemed, much more.. bolder than usual? Also his bangs are covering his other eye, the light in his eyes seems dimmer than before. You frowned upon the discovery, and you snapped out of your pondering the moment you heard footsteps coming to where you are.

"..Let me see the injuries" Xavier said, as he kneeled before you, waiting for you to show him where your injuries are. "I- ..I can do it myself!—" You were about to grab the spray, he moved his hand out of your reach. "Show me the injuries where you can let me see" he said, you sighed and eventually showed him some spots and let him spray your wounds.

After he's done, he gave the spray to you and went back to his room, you looked at his retreating figure confusedly. And the next second he walked out empty handed, "I prepared a change of clothes, you can heal the rest of your wounds in my room, I'll be waiting for you out here" He started off.

"If you need help, call me"

. . .

You're now in his room, all alone. You stared at the spare clothes Xavier put on his bed, you frown at the sight. Your eyes slowly drifted down to the spray in your hold, you recalled on how Xavier behaved around you, how he spoke, how his voice sounded.. lower than usual too.

You shook the thoughts away as you tried to patch yourself up, but after awhile you seemed to struggle on one. So you sat at the edge of his bed, contemplates if you should call him or not. But your lips seemed to have a mind of its own, your voice echoed throughout the room, calling his name.

And then you heard footsteps coming closer to the bedroom, closer and closer, and eventually you heard a familiar voice behind the door. ".. What's wrong?" He asked oh so softly, "I, Uhm, I need help with something"

. . .

You don't know how you ended up in this situation, but your back facing Xavier, you're not wearing his shirt, you're only in your undergarment. But you did wear his pants. It's definitely, too long for you. But that aside, you're biting back a hiss upon Xavier applying ointment on your wounds on your back.

"..Okay, we're done" He said, you sighed in relief when you heard that. "Thank you Xavier.." You thanked him, but he was so quiet behind you. And when you're about to check up on him, he suddenly pulled you into his arms. "Xav—" You were about to call out his name, but then you felt something soft and warm at your nape.

It's his lips.

"Hmm.." He hummed softly, his arms wrapped slightly tighter around you. "Next time.." He sighed, "Bring me with you, okay? " He said, sounded like he demand you to do what he said to be precise. "But you're—" When you're about to retort you heard him grunt in disapproval, that made you shut up for a moment.

"Okay, fine.." "Good" He whispered huskily right next to your ear, making you shiver in his hold. "I don't want to see you in this state again in the future" his hand dangerously went down to your lower half, slowly sliding to your thighs. To inner thighs, "Xavier—.." Your breathing start to get ragged, "Hm?" He hummed back but his lips didn't stop.

His lips continue leaving trail of kisses, down from your earlobe, to your neck, to your shoulder. Sometimes even nibbling on your skin as he did so, "What?.." You glanced at his figure from the corner of your eyes. "W, what are you doing..." You asked, and your eyes immediately drifted down to where his hands are.

They have found their way to your inner thighs, gliding closer, dangerously closer to where you probably want him to touch. "Giving you love?.." He sounded unsure, and he stopped moving for one moment. Before he continue his onslaught on you, your breath hitched when he nibbled on your earlobe.

"Stay with me tonight" He whispered, "I'll take care of you.."

"...I promise I'll be gentle"

©littlestarconch

🪄 :: I am fine, live laugh love Xavier. I'll probably post something about Rafayel later.. maybe..

[gifimay]

Me and my knight rover agenda

*warning it gets very suggestive at the end*

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!?" the piercing sound of yelling hit rovers ears, and already they knew what this was about. "YOU CAN"T EXPECT ME TO STAY HIDDEN WHEN MY CITIZENS ARE IN DANGER, I CAN'T AND WON'T ABANDON THEM!"

"my lady please, it's the orders of the king and queen, we cannot allow you to be hurt" lady Jinhsi pleaded.

"well tell my parents to suck it, im not leaving them" just as rover entered the room, princess (Name) had stomped out, probably heading to her room.

the relief on Jinhsi's face when she saw rover was emanate, "rover thank goodness, the princess is taking the news worse then we thought she would, you know what you have to do right?"

"of course" how could that even be a question? of course rover knows what they must do, if the princess isn't safe then does anything else even matter?

(rover ignored that one part of themselves that couldn't help but wonder if what they needed to do would hurt the princess more than if they didn't)

When Jinhsi slipped something into her pocket rover made no move to stop her, instead they walked in the direction that their princess had gone.

opening the doors to their princess's room, rover found (Name) quickly packing a bunch of bags, closing the door behind themselves rover stood in silence.

"I'm not going to that stupid safe house, I can't just leave our people like that while they all are risking there lives to protect our city" Rover's princess huffed out, clearly irritated.

"even if that puts you in danger?" (Name's) shoulders tightened, she paused for a second before responding. "I'm so sick of being protected, even if im the princess of this country, I still don't get why the people look at me like that; with admiration and adoration that i did nothing to deserve. just-...why is everyone so desperate to protect me when i can't protect them?"

rover gave no answer, they understood what was going on in their princess's head but also couldn't understand it. Didn't (name) see all the good she does? didn't (Name) notice that they have gone above and beyond for every single living person? how could (name) not notice that without their smile rover is nothing. Without (name), rover has no meaning, so how could she put herself in danger like this?

Rover hugged (name) from behind, "I'll help you, go get washed up while I pack the rest of your stuff, than we'll escape the castle to go help the people in the north"

instantly (Name) melted to rovers touch, it felt nice to know they could always rely on rover, that someone was on her side.

she was so happy that she even did what rover told her to, go take a bath in the bathroom.

when she was gone rover took the opportunity to grab some ropes only to discard them because they realized it would be useless. Ropes-even silk ones could hurt the princess. hurting the princess would be a fate worse than death for rover so that was a no. a swift chop to the neck would cause her pain later.

Rover needed a way to make (name) pass out ,something that wouldn't be harmful, drugs could do the trick but there's side effects.

left with no other choice rover stood in front of the bathroom door.

"i'm sorry my princess" rover whispered under their breath, they were willing to do anything for their princess. Even strip them of their free will.

moments before entering the bathroom, rover pulled out the item Jinhsi had given them.

a small bullet vibrator,

overstimulation is a way to make someone pass out-it even brought them pleasure so statistically this was the best option.

and rover's princess deserved nothing but the best.

(authors note: sorry if this feels rushed, i have a hard time writing oneshots because i feel the need to finish it in one sitting, but i really wanted to share this idea of mine)

[delicateperspective]

Regarding The Observer (TO), I keep going back and forth about whether Louis is involved. Many of the posts are so Larry coded and in your face about L&H’s connections, so I wouldn’t think that L would risk it.

Then i started thinking more about it. There are only about 6K followers of TO on X and many of them are talking about how it’s someone playing with the fandom. Unless you are following this closely, you wouldn’t believe or understand the connections that TO is making. L could come right out and say that he and H are a couple with these clues and 99% of the public either wouldn’t care or wouldn’t believe it.

I will admit that when I first started looking into SBB and BBG, I thought the fandom was crazy. But when I really researched everything, I came to the conclusion that there is something to it all. Most of L and H’s fans won’t bother doing a deep dive. They’ll quickly glance at the posts from TO and come to the conclusion that it’s a scammer.

It could be a fan just playing with us all but I also think that Louis knows he can get away with posting a lot for the fandom without other people catching on.

Hey anon! I'm going to use your message to get some stuff out, so I hope you don't mind that this kind of flip flops and sommersaults from your main point.

I think its pretty much a right of passage to go from "nah these people are mad" to "okay maybe there is something here but not all that" to "yikes, they weren't off their rocker this stuff is pretty solid" as long as you keep researching.

Just like everything else in this, nothing is ever obvious. By definition it can't be. They did that when they were younger (my first real crush was louis tomlinson, it's confidential but we're already engaged, are you and louis dating? nods) and seemed to have paid dearly for it. They aren't that naive now. They know how to play the game.

These men are masterminds. They know how narratives work because they had to learn them from the inside out. They know that no matter how loud they get, there will always be people who pretend to be deaf.

Yesterday, a large number of people took a song Louis posted about loving someone for a long time despite all of the other changes in your life (on the three year anniversary of a song his ex-band member released about loving someone through all the other changes in your life) and made it about a girl he's known less than a month. If that isn't a prime example of people creating the narrative for him, I don't know what is.

I want to make it pretty clear that I don't think TO is necessarily L or H.

I don't even think it's someone with insider information necessarily. But I do think that L knows about it.

I don't take a coincidence like the guitar yesterday lightly.

I'm still operating, and will continue to operate, from the mindest that this is a fan as I follow along the journey. And if it gets toxic, I'll make sure that I share that information everywhere just like I am sharing the journey/connections/observations now.

But yes, I think the boys know they can be pretty loud and still get away with it now. Because antis and solos (not hating just putting a name to it) will do the rest of the work for them by twisting the narrative however they need to in order to make it fit their public perceptions of them.

I think that we sometimes are so deep in the fandom that its hard for us to see the perspective of the general population. Back in 1D the general population already assumed Louis (and most of them actually) was queer. Now, every "normal person" I talk to thinks Harry is queer. And as you said, even if I TRIED to explain TO to someone outside the fandom, they'd look at me like I grew a second head. 99% of people do not care about this.

I doubt it is a blip on the radar of anyone who hasn't been following these men closely already.

[uglypastels]

Too Sweet - Hozier x Anthony Bridgerton 🤭🤭🤭

oh my god, my first Anthony fic. So, I really hope I do this justice, though, disclaimer, it is probably not what we were expecting with this prompt combo. I for sure didn't think this is where I would take it, but that's just how it goes with writing, I suppose.

Anyway, thank you for also being my first 2024 Spotify Blurb aaahh it's so good to be back haha. ok, but anyway enjoy

word count: 1.1k warning: mention of commitment issues. 3rd POV. workaholic anthony

Spotify Blurb Event ~ Masterlist TBA

#2 Too Sweet - Hozier

You know you're bright as the morning, as soft as the rain Pretty as a vine, as sweet as a grape If you can sit in a barrel, maybe I'll wait

The candlelight flickered, announcing its last minutes of life. Though the measly attempt for attention was hardly noticed by the man sitting at his large oak desk. Overfilled with dictations of family accounts, investments, and other correspondence, there was barely enough space for him to let his hands rest. As the little fires around him dimmed into darkness, it was his eyes that began to burn with fatigue and his throat as he downed the last of his whiskey. It numbed everything around him, not that there was much more besides the work that occupied his mind for the entire day. 

He was so taken up in the documents, in fact, that he had not heard the footsteps outside in the halls that softly treaded their way to the heavy doors separating him from the rest of the world. Not even the creaking of door hinges pulled him out of his focus. Only the soft sound of her voice calling his name. 

‘Anthony?’ 

Startled, as if woken up from a deep sleep or perhaps a curse, Anthony looked up. Just like that, he grew aware of his surroundings: the pure darkness outside the windows that had encapsulated his office now as well, the ache in his back and neck from hunching over the parchments, and, specifically, the beautiful figure standing in the doorway. 

‘Are you coming to bed?’ She asked.

‘Yes, just—’

‘We both know it is never just one more account, my lord.’ She said, and even in the darkness, Anthony could tell a small smile adorned her lips. One of bemusement but also sadness. It was, after all, not the first time she had caught him working into the late hours of the night. On the contrary, it was a rare occasion for him to fall asleep at a moderate time. As with most things in life, the natural motions of the sun were merely a suggestion for Anthony Bridgerton. 

‘You’re right,’ he chuckled at her comment, finally putting down the quill and immediately it was like a weight was released off his wrist. He twisted his hand and let the joint crack in satisfaction. ‘But know, I do not expect you to fetch me every evening. It is not your duty to put me to bed.’ 

‘It is my duty to care for the man that cares for me.’ She stated matter-of-factly, if not simply sternly. ‘Especially when he does not seem to take much care of himself.’ As Anthony had reached her side by the door, she halted him with a gentle placement of her palm to his chest, observing the uneven state of his shirt buttons, which he must have adorned for the entirety of the day. As it was far past any regular bedtime, and with no use in closing the shirt once more, she undid the buttons, freeing Anthony from the material. He could not help but glance down as her hands moved down his body so elegantly. 

Perhaps it was his weary state, but he could not help his wandering mind travel to the memories of the first time this interaction between them had occurred—the discarding of clothes, though much rougher in procedure than what it had become over time. A truth far derived from Anthony’s chivalrous manner, and one which would never leave his lips til the day he passes, is that he had imagined the occurrence the moment he had laid his eyes on her. A ridiculous, primitive notion only to suit the needs of the rake that he truly was. 

The hours after their first meeting, Anthony’s mind was riddled with two contradicting thoughts, both prodigious in conception. For one, he had never before felt such a desire for a woman. With her beauty and kindness, this softness in physicality and temperament, a sweetness to fulfil and satisfy all the senses. A softness that his rigidness would do nothing upon but harm, which is why he also felt the strong obligation to distance himself from her as much as possible. 

He knew himself well enough to know that though she may be the woman filling his dreams each late night, he was not the man for her to spend her waking days with. Pursuing her affection would be a selfish act on his part. When he saw her dancing, he felt no right to her hand, let alone her lips or any other fragment of her body. 

Time was meant to be the answer. Anthony supposed that as the months went by, this silly infatuation would pass, that things would change, and, whichever way fate would take him, the frustrations would ease. 

Whichever way, but surely Lady Fortuna would never bring her to him. Not so explicitly as a frustrated–exasperated– march across the gardens, her hand in a tight grip over his wrist, and a pull away from the onlookers and their evergrowing murmurs. 

With the many things running through his mind, Anthony was still unsure how his first direct words to her managed to be a scoff of, ‘This is highly improper.’

‘As improper as you having evaded my existence for the past half year?’ 

‘I–’ Those who knew him knew Anthony to be rarely found at a loss for words, but staring at her at this very moment, as the peonies were in full bloom, he had nothing to say for him. All logic escaped him, or rather, he had freed himself from reason. The rationale behind his past actions felt foolish, only to be confirmed with her kind laugh. 

‘Anthony Bridgerton, you are the most ridiculous man I have ever met.’ And again, Anthony was found silent, but this once, it was not for a lack of words, but rather that she had not gifted him with an opportunity to speak, to begin with. 

With her lips pressed passionately against his, the world faded away. A feeling so new that still never seemed to age or dim with any future kiss that followed. Even now, years later, even when Anthony’s worries about their match resurfaced on such late nights. Where he wondered if he was ever good enough for her or if he could ever live up to the love he promised her, it all dwindled away into a distant whisper until it vanished for good. There was nothing else but him and her. 

Anthony felt his entire body release the tensions of hours past. With a deep breath, inhaling the sweet scent of his wife’s nearly washed-off perfume, he let go of everything but her. As the lovers kissed in each other's arms, far off in the distance of the ton, the tower clock struck, and the church bells rang in echoes of their final chord of the day. 

the end.

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[jamglii]

an unexpected contestant : model au | bllk

incl. isagi, nagi, reo, barou, chigiri, bachira, sae, niko

warnings. fem reader

an's. dedicate to @chxxrybxxmb my idea plug ᡣ𐭩

❝ YN ! ❞ your manager called to you desperately, peeking her head into the room where you were getting your makeup done. She looked frantic and stressed as ever.

❝ Yes? What's wrong? ❞

She shook her head dispointedly. ❝ It's the boys again, it looks tense in here...❞

Oh lord...

You rolled your eyes and moved from your vanity seat. Your makeup was basically finished anyway and you already had your outfit on, so you carefully made your way outside the room too where the rest of the boys were staying.

❝ What's going on? ❞ you asked politely surveying the scene. It was Isagi ( and the others ) standing as far away from each other as possible looking like they were going to snap each others necks off.

Oh jeez I hope this isn't about...

❝ Oh finally thank GOD your here, now you can just decide for yourself ❞ Bachira sighed, pulling your over too the center of the shoot, beady eyes pleading.

❝ Decide what... ❞ you pondered allowed as the group of boys shared a silent look across the room.

Finally someone spoke up, it was Barou ❝ We want too know who your doing the BAZAAR set with ❞ he asked, looking just as hopeful as Bachira did.

You poped your hip too the sides and groaned, rolling around your tense body.

Of course it's about the BAZAAR set, why wouldn't it be about the BAZAAR set!

The room stayed silent as your loosed your body and you glanced back up too see everyone still standing there waiting for an answer, although your not sure what they wanted you too say considering the set was a whole month away—practically a lifetime too you.

The set was not only the most revealing set you would do this year but it was also going to be the most influential. Which is probably why they wanted to be your partner so bad, it would bring in alot of revenue for the company and give them a boost in their career. Your managers thought it would be the easiest task—just leave it up too the modle themselves, have her pick out a person from a group and be done. But of course you were careful with your decisions and just saying put a name so easily wasn't your thing and in fear of hurting anyones feelings you planned too keep it private.

Looks like thats not an option anymore...

The boys continued to stare at you. ❝ What are y'all looking at? I told you I still haven't made a decision, now scram your inturupting me and Bachira's shoot. ❞ Bachira grinned like a maniac and swooped a hand around your waist while the other boys groaned.

❝ See I told you she wouldn't spil. YN's like an EVVA lock, can't pick her at all! ❞ Isagi said crossing his arms and leaning on the chair.

❝ Doesn't really matter since she'll probably pick me anyways ❞ Nagi yawned, pocketing his phone to observe you and Bachira's position. You ignored him but his statement sadly didn't go unnoticed by the rest of the males.

❝ Unlikely, YN and I have already done the most duo sets together this year, us on BAZAAR would a complete set ❞ Sae said, his arms crossed in defiance to what Nagi said.

❝ You failed to mention a full duo set has too have 12 magazines and not 11 Sae. You only have 10 as of right now. ❞ Reo chimed in, looks like he wasn't backing down either—much too your demise.

Angry filled looks were still spread across the room and the photographers were getting annoyed at their noise. It was time too end this thing.

❝ Alright! Alright That's enough, I'll have made a decision by tomorrow okay? So just leave..your distracting us ❞

The boys seemed pleased with your answer and began filling out of the room one by one. Finally some peace and quiet.

❝ You know I love you the most YN...and i'd love too see you all dolled up for the BAZAAR set❞

❝ Meguru, dont. ❞

❝ Was worth a shot. ❞

1 month later

❝ YN come onnn, you said you'd tell us who you were gonna pick aggeesss ago! Ages ! And you still haven't What's the hold up? ❞ Bachira groaned as you were now in a room with the rest of the members all of them again waiting for a response.

❝ I wasn't even aware of this to be quite honest with you ❞ Chigiri said, folding his hands together. ❝ Guess theres alot of things that happened while I was away ❞

You sighed, ❝ I guess I can't put it off much longer can I...❞ The boys looked hopeful at that, and was now sitting on the edge of their seats. In the month that had past they all had gone great lenghts to please you, buttering your up with presents and sweetwords trying their best too get on your good side. But that wasn't really what you wanted.

❝ I choose... ❞ They all were holding their breath now. ❝ Niko ❞ You turned too the black haired boy and even under his bangs could see his surprise as well as his relief.

❝ Me..? ❞ He asked softly, almost not believing it.

❝ HIM !? ❞ Reo jumped out of his chair, pointing at the male in betrayal.

❝ What's the big deal? Niko's a great model plus he has the least amount of covers done here, BAZAAR will help him out ❞

❝ B-But I-I bought you a car, a porche ! ❞ he looked appalled at your decision and so did the rest of the boys there.

❝ On whose accord? ❞

He couldn't respond, he was left there gaping and confused.

❝ Niko but he's...he's a rookie? ❞ Isagi questioned. ❝ And I mean come on...a porche YN and porche ❞

❝ Uhn Uhn yall aren't gonna put this on me. Thoes things were from you. I didn't ask for shit. And anyways you wanted to know, now you know stop bothering me about it ❞

❝ Ugh that is so not fair ❞

❝ Meguru, seriously, dont ❞

an's. i only included everyone I thought could be a model fr 🙏 no ayru cuz idk how to write for him lol

[bunniebubbleswrites]

'A Marriage of Convenience'

Kate Lethbridge Stewart x F! Reader

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A/N: The sheer amount of googling I had to do. My 2 years of highschool french is not doing me much good. I'm also american and I've never left the country so forgive me for any inaccuracies. Warnings/Tags: More slowburn Words: 1,463 Summary: You and Kate take a long train ride to France and you are given quite the shock when you check into the hotel.

Friday came all to quickly. You sat in the parking lot, your hands gripped the steering wheel of your car so tightly your knuckles were turning white.

Everything is fine. Everything will be fine.

You take a deep breath and put your head restraint and loosen your grip on the steering wheel. It was only a week, you could handle a week. You take your keys out of the ignition and climb out of the car. You hear your phone go off in your pocket. You slip off one of your gloves. holding it between your teeth.

You take your phone out of your coat pocket, the small screen on the phone lights up with Kate's name. You grab your glove out of your mouth and flip open your phone. You bring it up to your face, as you shove your glove into your pocket, trading it for your car keys.

"Hey, Kate. I'm at the station right now. I'm just grabbing my luggage." You babble out hurriedly. You pull out your suitcase with a small grunt.

"Do you need me to come help you?" Kate asks over the phone.

You tuck your phone under your chin and pull out a small weekender bag and fasten it to the handle of your suitcase.

"No, no I've got it. I'll see you in a bit." You take your phone into your hand, and close your trunk.

"Right, see you soon." Kate's voice came from your phone and you hum in agreement before you hang up. You slip your phone and keys into your pockets and fish out your glove.

It didn't take long to reach the train platform. You thought you would be able to spot Kate in the sea of people on the platform, but you couldn't. You've been rocking back and forth on your heels nervously for what seems like hours. She had both your train tickets.

You heard someone call your name from behind you. You turn to see Kate walking towards you. Tickets in hand and luggage in toe. You waved your gloved hand at her, a smile gracing your lips.

"Sorry, there was some trouble getting the tickets. They didn't have the right transfer.Not to worry it's all taken care of." Kate explains briefly. You nod in understanding as you bury yourself into your scarf.

Kate hands you your ticket and you pull your passport out of the front pocket of your weekender bag and tuck the ticket in between the pages.

"So, how was your day off?" Kate asks casually as you both waited for the train.

"It was good. I caught up on some house work and some reading." Among other things. You smile at her. Luckily for you the train pulled up before anymore more small talk could be made.

~

Kate let out a frustrated sigh and you peak over your book to look at her. Her glasses are resting on her nose, the tablet screen reflecting in the lenses.

"Something the matter?" You close your book, placing a finger in the book to mark your place. You place your book down in your lap and Kate looks up at you over her glasses. You liked how she looked in her glasses.

"The report I was sent about the non human sighting is awfully vague. We don't know who or what we're dealing with." Kate looked back down at the tablet in her hands.

"Well, that's part of the reason we're attending the conference. We'll figure it out." You reach across to where Kate's hand rested on the table between the two of you, trying to reassure her. Kate looks back up at you and gives you a smile.

You return to your book and Kate returns to her work, the rest of the train ride to Paris is silent between you to. Every now and again you would look up from your book to look at Kate. You watched as her eyebrows furrowed in confusion and how she would bite her lip while concentrating. How could she be so effortlessly adorable even when she was so engrossed with her work.

You both rush to make the the next train to Lyon. You barely make it in time. You both plop down in your seats on the train after placing your bags in the overhead storage compartments. You let out a small laugh and place your head on Kate's shoulder without thinking.

"That was a close one huh." You breathe out.

"Yeah I guess it was." Kate laughs, god you could listen to her laugh forever. Kate makes no move to push you off her shoulder or even mention it. You quickly manage to doze off, the rock of the train lulling you to sleep.

~

You feel someone nudge you and you slowly open your eyes to see Kate looking at you. You blink the sleep from your eyes and you realize you fell asleep on Kate's shoulder. You felt the heat flood to your cheeks.

"Hey, we're here. We should get going to the hotel." You nod and stand from the seat next to Kate. She follows your motions. You both grab your bags from the overhead storage and make your way off the train.

You walk out of the train station into a old historic city. Lyon is beautiful, it's the second most beautiful thing you'd ever seen. The first being Kate.

You watch as Kate hails a taxi, her french perfect. She motions you forward as the trunk of the cab opens and she places her bags in. You place your bags in after her and close the trunk. Kate opens the door of the taxi, and lets you climb in first.

She gives the driver the directions in french, and you look at her expectantly waiting for her to explain. Your own french wasn't very good.

"We're going to the hotel. The Fort St. Laurent." She whispered as she leaned over to you. "Also, here, put this on." Kate pulls a small black velvet box out of her coat pocket. She opens it and pull out a plain golden ring. You look at her with wide eyes. It looks an awful lot like a wedding ring.

"What is that for?" Your voice is full of embarrassment.

"It's a tracking device, just in case anything happens. It's just a safety precaution." Kate says very nonchalantly. "Here let me." She slides the ring onto your left ring finger. She said it was it was just a safety precaution, it's best just to trust her.

The rest of the car ride was filled with small talk, Kate was pointing out all the sites, and you almost wish you had more than a week here to explore everything. The museums, the cathedral. and the roman theater. There was so much you wanted to see, and there wasn't enough time to see it all.

You're not sure how long the car ride was but you eventually pull up to a building that is definitely old building. You were staying at a military fortress, how fitting.

The taxi came to a full stop in front of the hotel. Kate climbs out of the taxi first and you follow after her. You both gather your luggage from the trunk.All you had to do was check in, and then you could rest. You hadn't realized how tired you actually were. You had slept on the train, how you could be tired. You didn't know. Maybe it was your body adjusting to the time zone.

You and Kate walk into the lobby, and it's full of people in suits and formal wear. You felt very under dressed. The only person you knew was Kate, it was a room full of unfamiliar faces. It made you anxious. Your eyes scanned the room, your hand gripping the handle of your suitcase tightly. You were trying to ground yourself.

"Are you feeling okay?" Kate's voice filters through your ears. Your eyes shoot over to her.

"Yeah, just a little anxious." You smile at her, your grip on the handle of your suitcase loosened.

"I understand. It can all be a little overwhelming. I'll be here the entire time." Kate reassured you with a smile and walks over to the check in counter with you following behind her.

"Checking in." Kate says to the lady behind the counter. You keep looking over your shoulder, you can't shake the feeling that your being watched.

"For Mrs and-" The lady looks up from her computer and you turn your attention back to her with a thin lipped smile. "Mrs. Stewart."

Kate nods and the hostess hands Kate your room keys. You stare wide eyed at Kate and she pulls you aside.

"What was that about?"

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[captain-mj]

Wrote this at a laundromat so I hope you guys like it

Ghost had just moved to Scotland to get away from everything. His family's murders stayed a constant thought in his mind, but more than that, he didn't want anyone still loyal to Roba to find him. After wiping them off the map, he decided to do something he never thought possible.

Chose himself.

So he made his way to Scotland where no one would know Simon Riley and he bought a house and lived next to a small town so he could go over and get whatever supplies he needed before coming to hide again.

That's where he met him.

A local man who apparently was involved in the church and was in general a great person.. Most people referred to him as Soap, which Ghost thought was a very strange name, but he had also heard MacTavish which seemed more realistic.

The man saw Ghost, probably decided he was emotionally vulnerable, and decided to skulk around him. He asked, begged, pleading for Ghost to join his congregation.

Ghost turned him down each time, though he did love to see a pretty man beg. Once, he lifted lifted his mask, let him see the Glasgow smile cut into his cheeks. He hoped that Soap would assume gang member or miscreant and leave him alone, but it seemed to spur him on.

Soap MacTavish, savior of big buff men. Patron saint of being annoying.

Ghost started... watching him. The way he moved. His smile, just a little too wide with teeth a little too sharp.

He was... handsome. Seemingly kind. But Ghost was like a stray. He didn't trust affection and he wanted to keep it that way. No matter how honeyed Soap made his words or how kind the scraps he offered. Something about the man was unsettling.

Soap simply knocked on his door one day at dusk. Ghost only answered when he had his mask on. He had some kind of food in containers. "Hey! Several people I know made me these and gifted them to me, but I don't think I'll be able to eat all they gave me. Thought you might appreciate them. I know I'd be homesick, in such a new area."

Ghost stared at him, hands itching. "How did you know where I lived?"

"i knew the people who lived here before. Laid them to rest myself. Saw their last rites and all that. No other empty house around for miles."

"Other people know...?"

"Doubt it. Most don't think of you too much." Soap sniffed, looking around. "I assumed that's what you'd prefer."

"It is. Thanks."

Soap smiled. "I'll keep it between us." He kept standing there. Just waiting.

"I'm not going to invite you inside."

Immediately, those soft lips turned into a pouty frown. "At least take the desserts. I really do have no use for them."

Ghost didn't want to disappoint him for some reason, so he awkwardly took the food. "Okay. Address between us right?"

"Of course. With God as my witness." Soap grinned and left.

If Ghost would've thought about it, he'd made him promise to never come back as well. But he did not do that.

He went into his kitchen and opened the container.

Cranachan. Ghost had heard of it. The King of Scottish Desserts.

He grabbed a spoon and brought a bite to his mouth slowly. There was a thick cream with oats and raspberries. When he put a bite in his mouth, he could taste the honey and whiskey.

It was so good.

Ghost dug in on his couch. He was pretty sure this was supposed to be something he'd eat off for a few days, but he devoured all of it in one sitting. There was more of the raspberries sauce and Ghost found himself licking it from his fingers. A warmth settled in his chest from it.

Maybe Soap wasn't terrible.

Ghost got ready to start his routine of checking all of the windows and doors, but his couch suddenly felt so comfy. He felt his eyes start to close, the warmth spreading more.

For the first time since being a kid, Ghost slept all the way through the night with no nightmares.

Ghost cleaned up from the night before, feeling comfy. He noticed one of his windows was unlocked and chided himself for being so forgetful. After two sweeps of the house, he was sure no one was in his house and nothing was missing.

The dishes sat on the counter, suddenly suspicious. The idea of there being something in it was preposterous.

Ghost cleaned the dishes. "He's a fucking poster boy for good. You're being paranoid."

As time went on, he noticed things. Always on his porch or right outside. Tapping or animal noises or sometimes visions of someone right outside. The wonderful night of sleep was the last time he slept for a while.

Soap showed up again. A cross necklace Ghost couldn't remember seeing was around his neck. He looked apologetic as he had more of the delicious treat. "Sorry. It's raspberry season so everyone is making it and... well... I don't really have much of a sweet tooth."

Ghost looked at him coldly. "And you're bringing it to me? No orphans to give it to? Children to target?"

It was the first time Soap had looked upset at him. Ghost was a military man. He dealt with that constantly back in his troop. But for some reason, Soap's unhappiness got under his skin.

"No, Ghost. I just... thought you might be feeling lonely. Ya probably think I'm naive. Small town guy, always trying to talk to you..." He looked embarrassed. "Never met someone from Manchester. And before you ask, I figured it out by your accent."

Ghost looked at him for a few minutes before looking away to pretend he wasn't affected by him. "I don't."

"Gotcha... I can just... take the food."

"No. I'll still take that." Ghost quickly grabbed the home made food, noticing Soap's flash of a smile. He bit his lip as he cradled the food. "Look, I'm not a good guy. Definitely not someone you need around you."

Soap looked at him sadly. "Even outside of my faith, I still think all people deserve someone. I just... want to try to make you feel less lonely."

Ghost sighed. "Alright. Come in."

Soap got so excited. He carefully walked inside and glanced around, moving his weight back and forth between each foot.

Ghost sat on the chair he had. "Haven't exactly bought much furniture. But you're allowed to get comfy."

Soap grabbed the couch and smiled brightly. There was something about him. He looked at him and his eyes... had a shimmer to it.

Ghost paused, holding the bowl.

"Are you going to put it away? Or eat it right now?" Soap asked conversationally. He batted his eyelashes.

Ghost gnawed on the inside of his cheek. "Gonna put it away for now."

"I see. Have you been sleeping well? This place seems... so isolated. I don't think I could ever quite get a good sleep."

Ghost couldn't think of a good answer besides the truth. "Sleep has never came easy to me."

Soap frowned, batting his eyelashes at him. "I'm sorry. I hope it gets easier for you." He seemed so genuine. So sweet.

Ghost shrugged. "Thank you..."

They started to slip into rather easy banter, but he found his eyes getting heavier.

Soap got up and picked his way over. For a moment, Ghost was afraid. He almost lashed out, afraid. But he didn't touch him. He leaned in, eyes glowing against the backdrop of everything around them. "Sleep well, Ghost."

Ghost fell asleep on his chair. Soap locked the door on the way out but he didn't lock the windows.

Ghost found Tommy's photo album and went through them. He looked at the various photos of him and his family and he found himself missing them again. They looked so cute. So perfect. He left them on his coffee table, messy and covering every inch.

Joseph looked up at him, bright smiling face.

Simon was holding him. Blond curls that he spent too much time keeping bleached. No scarring.

He felt like he was going crazy as things... moved around his house. Things moved right out of the corner of his eyes. So he started preparing.

Guns were tucked into every hiding place he could. Knives even more so. He started to work out again for the first time in a few weeks. Luckily he hadn't lost too much of his physique.

Ghost eventually found himself eating the cranachan. He slept well. It was unsettling.

Right before dawn, Soap arrived at his house. The clouds were churning together but there was still some sunlight streaming through. "I brought coffee. Are you a coffee person?"

Ghost wasn't usually, but rather than deal with Soap's sad look again, he took the drink. He sipped it and found himself pleasantly surprised at how good it was.

Soap smiled. "Have any plans?"

"Gonna make breakfast... wanna join?" Why did he say that??

Soap smiled and quickly walked in. "I'd love to."

Ghost started to cook. He had been trying to learn more cooking lately so hopefully it wasn't too bad.

Soap looked thankful when he set it down and started to eat. They did so in basically silence. The cross necklace kept catching the light so he kept staring at it. When he lifted his gaze to look at his eyes, they made direct eye contact.

Soap's eyes. They were so dark. Like a shark.

Ghost felt for the gun under his side table. He tried to keep up conversation.

"Don't grab that gun, Simon."

Ghost paused what he was doing, watching the cross necklace sway where it sat. "What?"

Soap sighed. "Don't be like that. The gun your hand is on. Don't grab it." His nails clicked against the table. Too long. Too alarming. "Be a good boy, Simon."

Ghost stared at him, debating what could be done here.

"I'm not going to hurt you."

"What are you?"

"Not a danger to you." Soap answers a little pedantically. "I promise." His canines. They were long and curved.

Ghost glanced at the coffee. "You were drugging me."

Soap hummed. "No. More of a... side effect of my presence. You feeling anything right now?"

Ghost could feel something tugging at the edge of his consciousness but nothing too severe. "What do you want?"

Soap swallowed. "I'm hungry. Starving."

"You saw me up here. Being vulnerable. And decided you could fuc-"

"No. Not quite. I... I know you could keep a secret."

Ghost blinked, realizing the situation. "You're... asking."

Soap looked pained. "I am. A... deal. I keep everyone away. Tell them whatever I need so they leave you alone and I get to..." His eyes trailed to Ghost's throat.

"How bad is the feeding?"

"Not bad! I take about as much blood as a blood donation. Easy peasy. I'll even bring you food for recovery just please..."

Ghost undid the top button of his shirt and Soap looked ready to wiggle out of his seat. The poor man was salivating.

Why was he doing this?

it was stupid.

Idiotic.

Self-sacrificing.

The mask hit the table.

"Go for it."

Soap leapt over the table and sat in his lap. Teeth sank into his throat as he held him, holding him tight. They pressed together and Ghost could feel the unsettling chill that came from Soap.

He grabbed the table, almost white knuckling it.

Pain radiated from where he was being stabbed into and he felt himself go lightheaded. Soap's ass was pressed firmly to his lap though and it felt...

pleasurable.

Slowly he sank into it, feeling Soap take his fill.

His pretty boy thanked him, lips bright red from blood. "Thank you. Thank you. You're perfect. My angel from heaven."

Their lips touched and Ghost groaned softly.

Soap panted in his ear. "I'll be good. Promise. Take care of you." His claws sank into Ghost who was wondering how bad the situation he landed himself was.