#Abi just gently corrects him like

[airanke]

I can't wait until I get to the part in STIL where Tomura doesn't know what to do about the crush he has on Dabi, OR the crush he has on Abi, and just starts getting... REALLY POSSESSIVE over BOTH of them.

"Fuck off, he's mine" and "if you touch her again I will kill you right now. Do, not, touch, her. She is mine."

Meanwhile, Dabi and Abi are like "???? WHENST????" and Dabi finds it HILARIOUS because his proximity gets to Tomura SOOOO bad, meanwhile Abiteth is SO FUCKING ENDEARED.

[unluckyhoneybee]

The Handsome Artist. 28 (Daniel Ricciardo)

Daisy's life Pt1. Some moments of Daisy's life and Abi and Daniel dealing with parenthood. MASTERLIST. Previous part: Little Flower. Notes: really fluffy, we are not here to suffer. The pics that appear on the chapter come from this moodboard. Warnings: I think there is nothing to warn, just tell me in case you find something.

The no sleep part everyone talks about.

I opened my eyes as if a fire alarm had started ringing. Almost forgetting I had brought to the world a baby 5 days ago, I got up. It wasn't pleasant. I walked to the crib and gasped. She wasn't there. Then? I turned and Dan wasn't on the bed either. I sighed in relief.

I walked out and found the kitchen light on. There he was. He had Daisy on a bundle of blankets comfortably laying on his forearm. The girl was so small compared to her dad. Her skin was clear and made such a contrast with Danny's golden one.

Instead of talking, I stayed there in silence. He was humming something and once I discovered what, a smile formed on my cheeks. Lavender girl.

Seeing how the girl didn't stop crying, he sat and look down. He put her on his thighs and touched her cheeks gently.

"Sweetheart. I know you are really upset. And I also know that if you are just like mum it's not gonna last. So... Could you please go back to sleep? I'm really tired. I don't want to draw blurry lines tomorrow."

Making noise so he wouldn't get scared with my presence, I walked closer. He looked up and smiled.

"I think she is hungry"

He looked at Daisy again. "Are you?"

Daisy stopped crying, only sobbing a bit.

"How do you do it?" He whispered amazed. "She gets so quiet when you are around"

"I bring food" I chuckled and he laughed.

"Okay. Muma came here to safe you, little thing". He got up with the baby and laid her on his chest.

"Let's go back to sleep" I said cupping his cheek. He had bags under his eyes.

"You have to feed her"

"I will, while you sleep"

I sat on the bed with Daisy on my arms and Daniel tucked himself on the bed.

"Aren't you tired?" He whispered.

"I'm exhausted" I confessed. "But tomorrow morning you will go to the shop and I will stay here, so I prefer you to sleep for a bit"

He wrapped his arm around me and laid even closer. Since Daisy was born, Daniel was even clingier than before.

"You are perfect" He whispered.

I smiled.

"I'm not. I will only spend the whole morning here in bed with Daisy" I chuckled.

"Oh you little..."

"I carried her for eight months and a half and spent 1 hours pushing". He smiled and bit his lip.

"And I love you so much for that."

"Correct answer" I smiled.

I looked down and Daisy had fallen back asleep, barely eating anymore.

"I think she is done" I whispered.

Danny made grabby hands and I chuckled. I passed him the baby and fixed my clothes. Then I laid next to him.

"Now, let Muma and Papa sleep for a bit more, sweetheart" I told her.

Danny passed out right after with our daughter on his chest and a blanket over both of them.

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The family meeting Daisy.

The door rang.

"They are here" Daniel came outside the room running to the door making me laugh.

He opened and waited for them to go upstairs. Charlotte who was sitting with me, got up and got the tea ready.

Nerves settled on my belly. Daisy was sleeping on my arms.

The first one was Grace. She hugged Daniel so tight and I heard her sob softly. A knot formed on my throat. Everything felt huge around me.

When Grace and Daniel pulled back, they were both crying.

"I'm so happy son"

Daniel nodded and kissed his mum's cheek.

"Thank you very much, mum." Daniel cleaned his tears. "I still can't believe I have a daughter"

I covered my mouth. I loved him so much.

Joe came in with Isaac holding his hand and hugged his son. Then Daniel leaned and hugged Isaac.

"HI Uncle Dan."

"Hi, big cousin" He smiled.

Isabella came into the room with Michelle. They hugged Daniel too. And then when he had greeted everyone, Daniel turned to me and Daisy. They all had been looking at me discreetly, but waiting for Daniel to do the presentations.

"Guys... This is Daisy" He said hugging my shoulders and kissing my temple. "She is the nicest baby ever. And the cutest too"

"I thought I was" Izzy said.

I smiled.

"You are a big girl now, right?" I told her.

She smiled and nodded.

Soon Grace was hugging me, asking about the labor and how I was feeling. She made me feel so warm. She made me feel that all of this wasn't only about my daughter and I still mattered.

"This little flower behaves so well" I said looking down at her.

Grace, with all the care in the world, asked for permission and then took her on her arms.

"Hi, little thing" She said with the biggest smile. "It's grandma. I'm sorry it took us a few days to come here."

Joe hugged his wife and peeked over.

"She was in a hurry, huh"

I smiled and nodded.

"You should have seen Abi" Daniel said hugging me. "The first thing she said was I can't, your family isn't here."

I blushed deeply, but Daniel kissed my forehead.

"Come here, Abi"

Michelle gave me the biggest hug. "You have the cutest little princess."

"I'm the little princess. She is a little flower" Izzy said. We all laughed. I leaned and opened my arms for the kids to hug me.

"Hi guys, I missed you so much" I said kissing them.

"We missed you too, Auntie"

"Do you want to meet the baby?"

They nodded. Daniel took Daisy from his mum, who leaned and kissed her cheek. I sat on the sofa and Daniel passed her to me. Daisy was already awake but quietly observing.

"Guys" Each kid sat on one side of me. "This is your cousin Daisy"

"She is so small" Isaac reached carefully and touched her hand. "She has chubby fingers" He giggled and made us all giggle too.

"Daisy?" Izzy asked.

I smiled and nodded.

"It's a really cute name" Michelle said and knelt in front of me to meet her niece. "Cute name for a the cutest baby. How did you chose it?"

I smiled and looked down at Izzy, who was laughing and covering her mouth.

"We had some help"

"I did!"

I looked around and saw Daniel with Grace and Charlotte under his arms. He was the proudest dad right now.

"Grace, when Abi met Daniel I told her. And I was right. I told her Daniel had good genetics and they could make really cute babies. And look what they gave us"

Grace laughed.

"You were so right."

Minutes later, I walked with my cup of tea around. The grandmas were sharing stories about Dan and I growing. Daniel was sitting on the sofa and the kids were talking turns on picking Daisy, always supervised. Michelle was talking photos.

I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"Joe"

"How are you?"

"To be fair? Exhausted" I smiled a bit. "But I couldn't be happier."

"I think I have told you this a hundred times, but thank you for this"

I smiled and looked at Daniel, who was getting up with Daisy.

"Muma! Someone is hungry"

I chuckled and looked back at Joe.

"You make him so happy"

"He makes me so happy too"

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Daisy has her first belly ache.

I was walking up and down the shop. It was again midnight and Daisy couldn't stop crying. She had those belly aches thst babies get when they are this young.

Maple was looking from his spot on the stairs and his green eyes closed every once in a while.

"I'm so sorry you are feeling like this, sweetheart" I said rubbing her belly. The street was quiet, it was too late on Wednesday even for Santa Monica.

Daisy whimpered and grabbed harder into my hand. My heart broke. She was too little to be feeling like this.

"Papa will be here soon"

Being pretty desperate and hyperactive as he was, Daniel couldn't stand hearing Daisy cry like this. He had taken the keys and had gone out looking for the closes pharmacy.

I pulled Daisy closer to my chest and walked to the back of the shop.

"Look at this, baby" She was on that age when she started seeing properly and she was really curious. The purple flowers called her attention and her cries lowered a bit. "Do you like them? They look like bells. Grandma loves them. She has one in the farm"

Maple meowed and a second later the door opened.

"You are still here" Daniel sighed. I smiled tiredly and nodded. "I was hopping to find the two of you already sleeping"

He walked closer and moved Daisy's blanket out of her face. The girl saw her dad and cried louder.

"Oh no baby" He said and caressed her chubby cheek.

"The poor girl is still in pain" I kissed her forehead.

"I brought this." He showed me the bag.

"Let's go upstairs."

In the kitchen, Daniel explained to me that yes, the doctor had said it will pass, but the woman in the 24h pharmacy had said that there was this medicine for babies.

"She said it's made for babies and it's totally safe."

I nodded. "Okay"

Daniel worked around the kitchen and got the bottle with the medicine ready.

Together we sat on the sofa and I leaned on his shoulder. Daisy grabbed Danny's hand with hers and drank the whole bottle peacefully.

"It's so nice to see her in silence" Daniel whispered.

"Yeah. I'm afraid she will have a sore throat in the morning"

"I hope this helps."

It did. Only ten minutes later, Daisy laid on Daniel chest, Maple sitting on his lap and the little girl trying to touch him.

"Hey, little flower." Danny kissed her hair. "Aren't you tired?"

I smiled.

"Do you know what will help?"

"A bath" He answered smiling.

So the three of us went to the bathroom and after a little conversation about if it was a good idea or not, we got in the bath.

Daisy laid on my chest, the warm water around us while Daniel gently bathed her. I felt so calm. It was too late, tomorrow we will be exhausted, but it was too precious. Us and our little daughter. I felt complete in moments like this.

"Hey, was that a yawn" Daniel kissed Daisy's back and she giggled. "I don't think so. So ticklish"

"She won't ever fall asleep if you tickle her" I softly said.

He smiled and kissed Daisy again. She wiggled a bit and rested her cheek on my chest.

Danny pressed a kiss on her temple and then brushed his nose with mine. I smiled and leaned forward, accepting a kiss. His tongue danced with mine and for a moment I got lost on the feeling.

When we pulled apart, I saw him looking at me. He cupped my cheek and brushed his thumb over my jaw.

"What are you thinking about?"

He smiled and sat even closer. The space was already so small.

"When I was driving to the pharmacy I was thinking if we were good parents or not. I was overwhelmed because nothing seemed to help" He was moving his fingers over Daisy's back as he spoke.

I took his other hand from my face and kissed his knuckles.

"Now we are here having a bath with her at 3 am and... I think we are doing wonderfully"

I smiled.

"Are we?"

He nodded and smiled.

"Yeah. I think we are. Maybe the books don't say that you should do this... But... Look at her."

I caressed Daisy's dark hair.

"She is so calm now and falling asleep."

I kissed Daisy again and looked at him.

"You are an amazing dad, Papa. You have been since moment one"

He blushed.

"I have the best Muma on my side"

"We are so cheesy"

"It's her fault"

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@.mollyalberts: mum said she can't stay with her coolest aunt.

-> @.hopper_abigail: this should be tagged as blackmailing.

-> @.danielricciardo: i had to watch her pouting at me for two hours and i'm weak

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Everyone loves Daisy.

"Let me see" Chloe knelt in front of Daisy and the little girl smiled. "There it is. What acute smile"

I leaned and kissed her cheek making her laugh.

"Oh, you also have the cutest laugh" Chloe tickled her and Daisy kicked her feet on the sand. "Here, for you. Because Scotty saw it and didn't stop complaining until we bought it"

I laughed when Chloe put a bucklet hat on Daisy's head. It had frogs printed on it.

"I don't even know why he liked the frogs"

Daisy kicked her feet again, grading the hat and trying to look at it.

"You love it, don't you? She loves getting dressed up and costumes"

"She is like Danny, huh"

"So much."

"But she has your looks."

"The little flower here is a carbon copy of Abi" Daniel let himself fall on the sand. "She is the sweetest"

Daisy reached for Danny's face and cupped his face. Daniel kissed her palms and she smiled.

"I think she is mixed" Michael sat with us too. "She is so energetic like the father but the sweetest and nicest like the mother"

"I'm nice too!" Daniel exclaimed.

"You are, love. But I'm nicer" I said playing with his curls.

"No, no. But the other day she went from crawling around the living room nonstop to sit on my lap and listening to me talking about numbers" Blake added. "She is so mixed."

I giggled.

Daisy was sitting there smiling and looking around. Being the first baby of the group, she was the centre of attention.

"Yeah, look at her. She loves the attention" Scotty reached and pinched her cheek. "Don't you, mini Ric?"

Daisy laughed loud. She loved Scotty. Just like Dan.

We all laughed.

"Hey, Daisy" Corey moved his hand in front of her. "Look at me, cutie" with his camera in hand and the other guys standing behind him, he took pictures of Daisy in the cutest positions. She smiled and giggled the whole time, having her uncles being silly for her was her favourite thing.

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@.hopper_abigail: everyone's favourite. 📷@.corey.wilson

↪️@.mollyalberts: perks of being the prettiest girl in the world.

↪️@.danielricciardo: @.mollyalberts a damn cute baby.

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Muma's day.

Danny's pov.

I walked to the crib and Daisy giggled happily. "Hey sweetheart. Already awake!"

She kicked her feet and moved her hands on the air.

"Come here. We have something really important to do today" I told her. She reached her hands to touch my face and I pretended to eat them, which mad eher giggle and scrunch her nose. "But you can't tell Muma okay?"

I dressed her and put on the baby bag. Abi was put with Charlotte and Molly having breakfast. It was Sunday so the shop and the studio were close. But I had a mission.

"Okay, the froggy hat for the little lady here... Sunglasses for dad... Keys... Wallet... And baby bag. Let's go"

We wandered around Santa Monica, picking stuff from Abi's favorite places.

"What to you think. This one?" I showed her two bandanas and she reached her hand for the yellow one. "Good choice, Daisy. Three of this."

Then we moved to other shop and then another and another. "Shit. So many things" I sighed. "Muma is going to kill us"

She looked up confused.

"But luckily you are all cute and has those baby cow eyes, huh. I will tell her it was your idea. I was just carrying bags and paying"

She laughed and it made me chuckle.

"I love you, Daisy"

When we arrived home, I sneaked in the shop. "One more, sweetheart. Let's choose some flowers"

It was the easiest. Daisy loved the shop and all the colours and flowers. I just had to walk around and she would pick the flowers from the vases and cubes.

"Now... Auntie Charlotte said I had to tie them up and then... The wrapper. Cool."

It wasn't the best bouquet. But I was just a tattoo artist with a little baby helping.

"And now we go upstairs, right?"

Daisy tried to grab a flower. "Do you want one?" I picked a little daisy from the bouquet and put it on her ear, the cute curls falling around it. "Pretty"

She giggled. She loved the attention.

When I opened the door, a very smiley Abi appeared.

"Oh fuck, you are already here" I said panicking. She laughed and walked in our direction.

"Is that the noise I kept hearing from the shop?" Abi was smiling so big and her cheeks were pink. She looked extra beautiful today.

"Well, it was a surprise" I chuckled.

Daisy was chickling her feet and making grabby hands at her mum.

"A surprise? For me? Did you and Papa got me a surprise?"

I watched how Abi picked Daisy from the baby bag and kissed her cheeks. The little girl had the biggest smile.

"And why do I deserve a surprise?" Abi said while getting on her tiptoes. She kissed my lips at the same time I frowned.

"Why?"

"Yeah, why?"

"Abi, love. It's Mother's Day"

She frowned. "No"

I felt cold for a second.

"No?"

"No, Danny. Mother's day is next week" She was already laughing.

I looked down at the bags full of presents and blushed. "Oh my fucking god. I'm so stupid" I said embarrassed.

Abi was laughing, which had made Daisy laugh too.

"Danny you are so sweet!" She exclaimed. "This was your plan for today? The dad and daughter day?"

"Yes, Abigail" I said. "All the fucking day walking up and down Santa Monica only for it to be next week. I'm sorry." I said leaving all the stuff on the sofa.

"No, no" She said with big eyes. "Come here, sweetheart."

I pouted and she hugged me with her free arm. Daisy hugged me too and when both laughed.

"Papa is sad, little flower."

"I'm not sad. I just feel silly"

"Danny, love. This is amazing. Did you guys made the bouquet?"

"Yeah, Daisy and I" I said picking it from the sofa. "It's a bit shitty, isn't it?"

"It's perfect. We should change Mother's day anyways. Who decided it should be next week? My almost husband and daughter want to celebrate today"

"Almost husband?"

"YEah, this one is almost walking. The moment she starts walking we are starting to organize everything"

I cupped her cheeks and kissed her lips.

"I love you. You are the best muma in the world."

"Let's celebrate today. Muma's day, okay? Mother's day is already outdated"

I laughed.

"I really love you, Abi"

She gave me that sweet look of hers and kissed Daisy's cheeks.

"I really love you too, Dan"

"So... Muma's day? Should we start celebrating Papa's day too?"

"Of course, but I'm surprising you with the date"

I smiled adn kissed her again, earning myself a slap from Daisy.

"Ouch. Don't do that, D"

She hugged Abi and frowned.

"It's Muma's Day"

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@.danielricciardo: Happy Muma's day.

-> @.hopper_abigail: I really really love you.

->@.scottyjames31: wait guys, you know it's next week, right?

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Teeth, tears and no fun. She is growing fast.

I smiled when Daniel took his shirt of and dramatically threw it at me. Then he unbuckled the belt and opened his trousers.

"You are hotter since you are a dad"

He bit his lip and tried to not laugh.

"Yeah, I'm a dilf now"

I laughed hard, but then he grabbed my ankles and pulled me to the edge of the bed.

"You are hotter since you are a mum."

I cupped his cheeks and pulled him down for a kiss. He melted on me instantly, his body pressing mine on the mattress. I moaned and snaked my arms around his neck. The kiss was deep and slow, our tongues moved together.

He kissed my cheek and then my neck, sucking softly as his hand crawled up under my pijama shirt. I ran my hands down his back and pulled him even closer.

But suddenly we heard Daisy crying through the baby radio.

Daniel pulled back and groaned.

"I love her. I love her so much. I would give my life for her. But really, she has a radar. She can feel when Muma and Papa want tk have fun"

I chuckled. "It's only the third time this week"

He laughed and gave me another kiss.

Daisy cried harder.

"It's my turn" He got up and sighed. I observed him. He looked so handsome, extra handsome.

"I love you, Dan."

"I love you too, sweetheart."

Soon he was back with a very angry Daisy.

"A bit tantrum tonight" He sat with me in the bed.

"What's the problem, little flower?" I caressed her cheeks and she cried harder.

"I took the temperature and she doesn't have fever" He said. "Changed the diaper. Nothing. And she ate 20 minutes ago. Look at this full belly" He said tickling her trying to get a smile. But nothing.

I sighed.

"Maybe she had a bad dream"

"When do babies start having bad dreams?"

"I'm sure"

"Should we call Michelle?"

"Maybe not now."

We both sat there trying to get her to stop crying and fall back asleep.

At some point, she had taken Danny's hand with her chubby ones. Daisy, looking directly at Dan's eyes, took the hand to her mouth and...

"Agh"

"Why do you bite Papa?"

"That hurt more than it should" Daniel said. Without shame, Daisy bit him again and again.

"Hey, you don't eat your father, lady. That's not how humans work"

I chuckled.

"Daisy, baby. Don't bite Papa"

"Wait" Daniel said after another bite. "I felt something"

"Something like what?"

He took his hand away and Daisy groaned.

"Hey. Stop. I'm not your dinner. Muma has your dinner" He said putting silly faces. "Yeah? You should bite Muma instead"

"No way. She is not getting near my nipples if she is biting like that"

Daniel laughed and Daisy stopped crying.

"She loved your laugh"

Looking at her with a big smile, Daniel laughed again and being the big Papa's girl she was, she laughed to.

We both gasped.

"Did you see that?" I knelt in bed.

"I think so"

"Look at me, honey. Give Muma a smile." I said.

Daniel tickled her and she giggled.

"Oh my God. That wasn't there this morning!"

"Are you growing your first tooth?" Daniel asked her.

She was looking at us with big eyes and a my parents are crazy expression.

"Can you touch her gums?"

Daniel frowned.

"She already bit you"

He rolled his eyes and very carefully touched Daisy's gums, who thought that biting Papa was really fun.

"She has a tooth, definitely."

"Oh Daisy! You are growing so fast."

I took her on my arms and cuddled her. She giggled and laid her cheek on my chest, looking at Danny with a smile. Even when she had a clear favorite parent she loved to fight for my attention with Daniel. She loved to lay with me and give Danny that cheeky smile that only they had. She was a little tease and loved to make Papa jealous.

"Oh yeah? You don't let Papa and Muma have fun and now you take her all for yourself"

I giggled

"Bring some blankies, she is sleeping here tonight"

Daniel laughed.

"And why is that?"

"Well, that tooth is bothering. Right baby?"

She nodded.

"She is on the verge of speaking. I swear" He said and covered us with the blankets and covers from the bed.

"She is"

Daniel cuddled to me too and Daisy tired to push him with a smile. Daniel pretended to eat her hand and she laughed loudly.

"No fighting" I said laying her between us. "It's sleep time"

She sighed and made me lay on my side so see could hide on my chest. Daniel smiled and laid closer to. He loved to make her feel safe.

"Good night, Daisy"

"Good night, little flower"

"Night" She mumbled on her baby language.

I gasped and Daniel covered his mouth. Whe both shared surprised looks, trying to not get too excited. But even though, Daniel had tears on his eyes.

I looked down and Daisy had closed her eyes. I grapped my arms around her and kissed her forehead. She nuzzled on my chest and Daniel hugged me. Carefully, he played with her short curls, what he knew she loved. We waited until her breathed calmed down and we made sure she was asleep.

"She said her first world" I whispered.

"She grows fo fast"

Daniel gave me a kiss. "We are doing a pretty good work with her"

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@.danielricciardo: Maple showing his favourite human the best spot to spy on people in Santa Monica.

-> @.hopper.abigail: "babe, have you seen the kids?" "by the window"

-> @.lewishamilton: so that's why she always tries to get Roscoe to sit with her...

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First of all, bad news. It's coming to an end. Second, we will have more Daisy fluff before! Send me some ideas for what you would like to see on Pt2!! I already know I'm writing about Daisy's first trip with Danny's friends.

Next part: Daisy's life Pt2.

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Hey there, could I request Dylan x gender neutral/male reader hurt/comfort?

Something about the reader thinking that Dylan is in love with Ryan since he flirts with him and all that stuff. When the group plays truth or dare and Dylan kisses Ryan, the reader cant take it anymore and runs off (kinda like Abi). You can decide what happens after.

I'm sorry if thats too much!

A/N: HEYYYY! THANK YOU FOR THE REQUEST!!! First of all, I love this idea very much! Also, I super, super apologize for being so late. I've been on such a rut with these but this one I really really wanted to do! This is not my best work, but I'm but proud of myself for finishing it! I hope you like it too!

Word Count: 1995

Pairing: (Y/N) x Dylan Lenivy

Summary: (Y/N) couldn't take watching Ryan and Dylan kiss.

TW: None

The night was not supposed to go like this. It was supposed to be a fun last night with all of your friends, to make stupid memories that would last a lifetime. But instead, the night had taken a 180 leaving you stuck in the woods with your heart aching in your chest. You were cold and tired when you should’ve been warm and happy by a giant fire pit.

Truth or Dare was always a stupid game to you. It never ended well for those involved, at least in the movies. But it was Dylan’s idea, and his dorky little grin when he suggested it made your silly little, puppy crush heart skip a beat. You didn’t even realize you agreed to the idea until you heard yourself support it. That stupid, cocky grin possessed you into agreeing.

And when everyone else agreed, your heart slightly dropped to your stomach but you convinced yourself that it would all be okay. It’s just a silly game meant to bond everyone. Unsurprisingly, you were correct. You hated being right.

God, it was so high school what happened. Which I guess made sense… But all of you were technically “adults” now. High school antics should be behind you all. That’s why the icky feeling of jealousy left a sick taste in your mouth. But you couldn’t help it. 

Dylan liked Ryan. You always knew he did. The way he’d casually flirt with him, the subtle ways to get closer, the excuses to make physical contact. You didn’t blame him at all. Ryan was very attractive and his whole ‘loner’ thing made it even worse. He was mysterious, charming, and interesting. You could never beat someone like that. You were just… well… you. That’s all you would ever be to Dylan. Just you.

The kiss back at the fire made that crystal clear. The moment that Emma said: “I dare you… to kiss either… Kaitlyn or Dylan.” made your stomach turn. It had felt like the world was ripped out from under you because you knew it. You knew Ryan was going to pick Dylan. Of course he would! Who wouldn’t pick Dylan. Tears pricked at the corners of your eyes as you walked through the dark forest, rubbing your arms up and down anxiously. 

Once again, you were right. He picked Dylan. Dylan smiled slightly, a blush disguised in the glow of the flames. Every movement Dylan made after made your breath hitch. He stood. He went over to Ryan. He gently lifted his chin to make him look up at him. He leaned down… And then there it was. The moment the entire night just shattered to pieces. The soft kiss Dylan planted on Ryan’s lips just left you in utter shock.

“Fuck,” You sob out into your hand. You wanted to scream out into the forest, throw a fit, just something but all you could do in that moment is stand in the middle of nature, sobbing your eyes out. The woods were quiet, the only thing heard was the whisper of the wind weaving through the trees, ready to accompany your soft sobs.

“(Y/N)?!” 

Your eyes widened large, unknowingly pushing your hand harder against your mouth muffling your cries. 

“(Y/N), where arre youuuu? You totally ditched me back there!” A laugh echoed. The voice was closer. You knew it was Dylan but you didn’t want him to see you. Not now, not like this.

You stopped your breathing, wiping up all the trails on your cheeks that your tears left behind as quickly as you could. Finally, when you heard the sounds of footsteps squishing the soft ground of the forest close behind you, you let out a big breath, trying your hardest to compose yourself. You began to turn around to face the man that you’ve had a crush on all summer. The knot in your gut told you weren’t able to face him but you knew you had no other choice. Dylan was nothing if not persistent. 

 “Jesus, man, there you are!” Dylan huffed in relief. “You like shot off after all the excitement.”

He didn’t notice. He couldn't see your puffy eyes, the shadows of the pines hiding your face. Thank god, you had thought to yourself.

“Yea-” You began but your voice came out raw and scratchy.

“Woah, you okay?” Dylan asked, worried.

You cough a bit, clearing your throat. “Yeah, Dylan. I’m fine. Just needed to take a walk,” You lied.

Dylan stepped closer to you, “Weird time to take a walk, considering we were in the middle of a game.”

“Sorry,” You mumbled. “I just couldn’t… be there. I guess, I just realized that tonight is… all of our last night together. Just got me emotional, I guess.”

The silence was deafening, but when a soft touch grazed your shoulder, you wanted to cry again. “Damn, it’s really got you down? That bad?” He chuckled slightly.

You stared at him. Even in the dark you could make out some of his facial features. He had a sympathetic smile on his face. “Uh… yeah. That bad…” 

“I call bullshit,” He suddenly sighed playfully.

“W-what?” 

“Come on dude, 2 months together and you really don’t think I can tell when you’re lying?”

“I-I’m not lying, Dyl-”

“Why are you really out here?”

“I just told you,” You stuttered, but you saw him shake his head slightly.

“Well… if you’re really not gonna tell meee…” 

He gently grabbed your hand forcing butterflies to dance around in your stomach. “Then you have to come back to the party.”

“Dylan no,” You pull away.

“You can’t leave me all alone there by myself,”

“You aren’t alone, Ryan’s there, isn’t he?” 

 It shouldn’t have affected you the way that it did. Leaving you full of jealousy, bitterness… sadness. No one knew you liked Dylan besides yourself. How could anyone know? You made sure that NO ONE knew, especially Dylan. But all that time worrying if someone was going to find out, repressing all those fluttery feelings you got around him, this one incident, this one childish incident tore down your walls. Now here you were, dealing with the consequences of not letting yourself feel what you need to feel. Or let out what you needed to let out.

You could blame Ryan, you could hate Emma but you couldn't really be angry at them when you knew it was you to blame.

You cursed yourself under your breath when you saw Dylan’s goofy grin fall into a confused frown. Your eyes refused to meet his, even in the dark you could feel him staring. It made you wanna dig yourself a hole and just lie in it. You were good at lying after doing it all summer.

“Wait… Is that what this is all about?” Dylan whispered in shock.

“No. No, let’s just go back. It’s fine.”

“(Y/N),”

“No, it’s fine. Let’s just go back and relax with our friends, and drink until our brains explode. You know, teenage stuff-”

“(Y/N).” Dylan said sternly, holding your shoulders down in an attempt to ground you.

Tears begin to start spilling out your eyes again, and you choke out a faint cry. “I’m sorry, this all so stupid. We should be at the party, j-just relaxing on our last night and here I am causing p-problems.” 

“Hey, hey, please tell me what’s going on. No joking around, no nothing. Just talk to me. I’m right here.”

Sobs break through your quivering lips. This time you couldn’t hold it back. Every feeling ever felt this month was washing over you. Dylan quickly wrapped you in his arms holding you as you bawled into his shirt. Your arms stayed at your side, too scared to actually clutch onto him. 

“I’m right here,” He repeated softly as he held onto you. 

“I shouldn’t be feeling like this,” You sobbed out. “Ryan and you, it’s like- whatever. It should be whatever to me. But it isn’t whatever. It’s like… ever…?”

Dylan couldn’t help but let out a small amused chuckle, “(Y/N)?”

“Y-Yeah?”

“You’re not making sense,”

“Yeah…”

His hand comfortingly stroked your back as you continued to cry until after what seemed like hours, iit was a soft, very low cry.

“You… ready to talk now?” He whispered softly, still holding you with your hands pressed against your sides. Your face still in the crook of his neck. You nodded your head against him and he kindly pushed you to where he could look at your silhouette in the dark. 

You breathed out a long breath, preparing yourself. “Dylan,” You say, your voice still full of dejection. “I… I like you? I’ve liked you for a while now and seeing you and Ryan kiss, when I know how much you like him… just… hurt,”

Dylan nodded his head, “Yeah… I could see how that would’ve been… hard.”

You gulped down the lump in your throat, shutting your eyes. “I can’t believe it…” He whispered. 

“I mean, the (Y/N) (L/N), is into me?” Dylan laughed in disbelief.

Shock ran through your whole body, you opened your eyes to look at him. Apart of you thought that maybe he was just teasing you. 

“I mean, according to Kaitlyn, you were voted in the top three of the hottest counselors at camp -which by the way is incredibly accurate- and you’re into me? Like me me?” 

“I-” You tilt your head. Oh my god, he was being dead serious. “ I- um.. Yeah?

“Sorry! I know I should handle allllll this better but I can’t like wrap my head around this.”

“Dylan… I’m a little confused…”

“Come on dude, I like you back,”

“What?”

“Who wouldn’t like you, (Y/N)? Come on now,” 

“But… But Ryan?”

“I.. yeah. I can see how that looks… I swear, I was just playing the game. But I like you. I have since the beginning of camp,”

You blinked at him, his smile gigantic and huge. There was no way he was faking it. What was happening?! 

“ I mean, I thought I never had a chance with you, you never really seemed… interested,”

You left out a soft laugh, “Of course I was…”

“I just assumed… You were too good for me, I guess? Adorable (Y/N) couldn’t possibly like Dorky Dylan…”

“Adorable?” You chuckled.

“Super adorable. The way you scrunch your nose when you're angry, or-or , the way you laugh, or talk with the kids… It’s all so perfect. You’re perfect. And that’s why I thought I never had like… a chance…”

You gingerly took a hold of his face, and you could see him gulp nervously. “I didn’t think I had a chance with brilliant, witty Dylan either. You were so fun and out there and I was just… me…”

“Well, I know for sure that I uh… like you…” He mumbled, his eyes drifting toward your lips. Your hands snaked their way around his neck, pulling him slightly downward to you. 

“So you said,” You whispered, leaning up to kiss him. When you two connected lips, it felt like nothing else was around you. You were ultimately living out the fantasy you were replaying all along in your mind this whole summer and boy it was exactly what you imagined. Your hands cupped behind his neck, pulling him deeper. The world was spinning around the two of you and nothing else mattered. The whole night before this moment turned into a distant fog. Everything was perfect.

Pulling apart, you felt the hot breath drift over your face. 

“I’m sorry I ruined the party…”

You look at his grey shirt and see the tear stains you had left behind, frowning slightly, “And your shirt.”

Dylan laughed, putting his forehead to yours. You smiled, happily. “(Y/N)... I honestly don’t think anything could ruin tonight…”

You had sincerely thought so too. Until an unexpected, terrified scream rang through the trees. 

[obey-me-headquarters]

MANHWA RECS??? Say no more.

The Villainess is a Marionette / The Way to Save the Female Lead's Older Brother both have frankly unreasonably beautiful art and pretty badass, calculating, very unreasonably attractive heroines.

Death is the Only Ending for a Villainess is another manhwa with a really cool female lead who's very pragmatic and relatable, she's one I'm really rooting for.

The Great Wish is a more plot-intensive but slow-moving politically motivated manhwa with some very nice character development and really neat grey vs grey morality.

I Failed to Throw the Villain Away is a secret pleasure of mine. The art is very pretty, the male lead is pretty much batshit insane, and he and the female lead are both traumatized by a fucked up childhood they spent together (the male lead was a slave in the female lead's household).

Ohhhhh, nice recs!

I heard about some of these before! I think I tired to get into The Villainess Is A Marionette, but I don't think I found a very good translation and so I couldn't get into it. I like to read Manhwa to turn my brain off and just enjoy the romance, so I'm very particular about the translation lol.

I heard about The Way To Save The Female Lead's Other Brother from a strong female progtagist listing. But I found myself not liking the characters that much? I felt like the female lead was a little too cold hearted for my taste. Honestly I really, really enjoy strong, takes no bullshit Mcs, than Mcs that are bashful or insecure. But I don't think cold hearted Mcs are for me. It's the reason when I couldn't get into The Lady And The Beast, even though, on paper, I should have really enjoyed the Mc.

I think I recognize the cover to Death Is The Only Ending For The Villainess but I can't remember if I actually read it or not... guess it's going on my to read list lol.

The Great Wish and I Failed to Throw The Villain Away both look really good! I also haven't heard of either of them! Though, im a little weary about reading less popular Manhwas purely because I worry what the translation quality will be.....

Now, to get into some of MY recs.

When I first got into My Gently Raised Beast I was expecting myself not to like it. The Mc is your typical shy, and "Oh, the male lead could *never* fall for me" type of character. Which i really hate. What had me holding on was the male lead. There's nothing outright special about him, but I just really enjoyed that he thinks about what the Mc might want. He's never pushy, or forceful, and tries to do everything the "correct" way so they can be together. Honestly, it was very refreshing. I always dislike harsh male leads that never seem to question what their love interest would feel, so seeing this guy be thoughtful was really nice. Overall, just a really sweet story.

Beware The Villainess is truly my favorite Manwha of all time. I think I love absolutely everything about it. The Mc is the classic "isekaied onto the villain but is actually a good person" trope. The Mc takes no shit from aby of the guys around her, and has an incredibly wholesome friendship with another girl character. The love story between the Mc and the male lead honestly blew me away. It's basically a role reversal, were the girl is all tough and headstrong, and the guy is more shy and bashful. I never seen a role reversal done like this in a Manwha before and I absolutely ADORE it! The Female lead is all "let *me* protect *you*" and she does! Really, that's all I want in a role reversal lol. Yet the Mc isn't cold or unfeeling at all, she's still very sweet and has empathy. Honestly, the male lead just gives me such "I can peg him" vibes its amazing lol. Definitely a must read!

Again, The Reason Raeliana Ended up at the Duke’s Mansion seems like a Manwha I would have really disliked. The male lead is forceful and doesn't care about the Mcs feelings. The Mc is insecure to an almost insane level. So why did I read every single chapter of this Manwha? Well, for starters it has one of the best translations I ever seen. And. I don't really know? This was the first Manwha I ever read, so I wasn't really intune with kind of things I liked and disliked in a Manwha. I found it a while later, and decided to pick up roughly where I left off, and once you get past the whole "Male lead is a jerk and the Mc doesn't really wanna be with him" it's actually a really sweet story! (When the two leads actually love each other, the story is actually sweet! Who knew! /j) The manwha is finished, and fully translated and easy to find and read. It's also incredibly funny and has a really good art style. If you're willing to put up with some of the things I listed, then I think you should give it a try.

Inso's Law is different as in its set in the present day, but I actually think this is one of my favorite piece of media ever lol. It's just, so incredibly good! Basically, the plot is that this girl doesn't really get Iskeaied into a story, but more so a book she's reading kinda becomes reality and she's gets placed as the female leads best friend. That's not really spoilers because you fund this out in like, the first chapter lol. It's incredibly instructing and really deals with the stress of being Iskeaied. Also, every character is so incredibly flushed out, not just the Mc and the love interest! The story is extremely funny, while also having a lot of heart and feels. I wouldn't really call the Mc a strong female character, but more of a regular person. I would recommend this to people who even hate Iskeai stories because this one does it in such a unique way that I think everyone should read.

It's been a while since I read Who Made Me A Princess but I found myself really enjoying it when I first read it. Unlike the others, this is a family story instead of a romance focused story like the others. The father is pretty typical guy for a Manwha, as in he's very cold and unfeeling and it's the Mcs job to "fix" him. Honestly I normally really dislike these stories, but since they're so common in the genre I kinda forced myself to tolerating it lol. But when you actually get into the story, and pass the father being a jerk, the relationship they build together is actually very sweet. I also found the beginning to extremely hilarious, and the side characters to be very likeable.

I really, really enjoyed Tricked Into Becoming The Heroine's Stepmother. It's a very laid back story, which I honestly prefer lol. Hugh fansty is nice, but when you have to start taking notes on what the characters are saying, and their nations relationships with each other, it becomes a little too much for me lol. Unlike the last rec, this dad really really loves his daughter, and it's why he's cold to the Mc! That passes extremely quickly tho, so if you're worried about that don't worry. The relationship between the Mc and the male lead is extremely natural, and it was something I found really really cute in this story. The basic plot is the Mc gets sent into the book her and her friends made, but years before the story takes place, now she teams up with the male lead to stop certain things from happening. It's a really cute read, and I definitely loved how the kid character was protrayed!

The Monster Duchess And The Contract Princess is a really cute read! There's basically no romance in this, and instead focuses on the family aspect! The basic plot is the Mc wants to create a contract with this real scary noble family in exchange for protection. I loved the adopted mother, and how lowkey intense she is, while also being very sweet. It's a very good read if you like adult characters looking after mistreated children.

The Remarried Empress has so much emotional depth, and great characters, that I actually got a little mad when I would read through the comments while I read this story. Characters make bad choices, but you completely understand why they did and where they're coming from. The Mc is cold and doesn't show much emotion, but you know exactly when she's like that. Her husband is a jerk, and is the villain of the story, but I still found myself able to understand his viewpoint and where he was coming from. I actually ended up feeling really bad for the rival girl (?? What do you call the character that's like a rival to the main girl? Whatever, rival girl works lol) because I understand where she's coming from! Basically every character makes really bad mistakes, but I can understand their view point. The story is very nuanced, and a great read if you like those kind of stories.

Ok, so I'm going to be honest, I really really love reverse harem stories. Which is why I absolutely adore My Next Life As A Villainess: All Routes Lead To Doom! It's extremely funny, like, the humor is definitely one of its main selling points. There's also female love interests too!! Which is always a delight to see in reverse harem stories. It was really interesting seeing the Mc befriend and make all the other characters fall for her, even when she doesn't realize how much of a player she is lol. Overall the story has a lot of heart, and is very funny! (I really struggle to find a reverse harem story that I like because this was one of the first I read and it set the bar SO high for me, so if yall have any suggestions I would love to hear them lol)

That's all the Manhwas I can think of right now! If yall have any more recommendations I would love to hear them! As yall can tell, I kinda crazy about Manhwas lol.

[pterodactylterrace]

Title: Go To Bed

Chapter:  1/1 (can be considered a follow up to Goodest Boy or a standalone. You don’t need to read Goodest Boy to understand what’s going on.)

Summary: He’s just one giant toddler when he’s been drinking

Rating: T

Warnings: Alcohol consumption. Drunk Henry. My botched attempt at a drunken British accent.

In retrospect, staying with Henry at the same time that a 'very important rugby match' was on TV, may have been a bad idea. Don't get me wrong, everyone was super polite. They were also super loud. And as the night wore on, they became super drunk. Add to that the fact that I know nothing about rugby and I wasn't having the best of times. I definitely should have tried to reschedule my visit for the next time I would be back in London. It was only a few weeks away, rugby season would be over by then, right? Did rugby have a season, or was it an all the time thing?

I could probably ask him that when he was sober. As for right now, he was several rounds deep, and probably wouldn't understand the question if I did ask. If he could even hear me. How are they all so loud? Which team was I supposed to be rooting for again? They are all probably drunk enough to not notice me leave right now. I could just walk right out of this madness and curl up all cozy with a book.

My plan went off without a hitch, easily detangling myself from the pile of dudes drunkenly fixated on the TV and walking straight out and up to the guest room. I should probably lock the door in case Henry forgets I'm here and offers the room to one of his pals. The last thing I want to deal with is a drunken stranger in my room in the middle of the night.

The door muffled their boisterous laughter and cheering well enough. I could still hear them, but I was able to concentrate on my book. I fully drowned out the noise as I immersed myself into my favorite fantasy realm for what had to be the tenth time. Once my eyes grew too heavy to force open anymore, I marked my page and clicked off the bedside lamp, snuggling down into the bed for a good night's sleep. I had the suspicion I was going to be the one making breakfast tomorrow.

What was that sound? It sounds like scratching. Is Henry's house haunted? I really needed to check if people's homes were haunted before staying with them for any length of time. When I heard it again, it was accompanied by a whimpering sound, followed by a booming bark. Good news, it was just a bear scratching at my door, not a demon! Henry probably forgot to let him out again before he went to bed.

"Shh, buddy, Henry's probably getting some much needed sleep right now." I soothed as I opened the door. Kal hopped down the hallway, whimpering and tapping his feet when I didn't follow right away. Poor boy must really have to go. "Alright, come on. Let's get you settled for the night." I sighed, following after him.

I was more than a little confused when Kal led me to the kitchen instead of the backdoor. Did Henry not give him dinner? No, he fed him before everyone came over. Was that little piggy trying for another dinner?

"Kaaaaal!" I heard a familiar voice drag out, followed by what could only be described as giggling. "Kal, ca' you ope' the pea'butter?" I cautiously peered around the island, groaning when I saw Henry sprawled out on his back, attempting to open the bottom of a jar of peanut butter. He must really be out of it.

"Henry." I called, slowly stepping closer to him.

"Abi!" He cheered, lifting his head to look at me, a goofy smile plastered on his face.

"Is there a reason you're laying on the kitchen floor?"

"I... I drop it." Henry explained, holding the jar up, only for it to tumble out of his hands once more, bouncing off his stomach. "Ouch. Not nice."

"Can you stand up? You'd sleep a lot better if you went to bed." I explained, offering him my hand to help him up.

"M' fine." Henry scoffed, abruptly popping himself up into a sitting position. He blinked rapidly a few times, trying to regain his equilibrium before turning his head to look at me. "Abi!" He cheered again, throwing his arms around me locking me in a bear hug, his face buried in my stomach. "You' so nice." He mumbled, his voice muffled by my shirt.

"Ok, save the snuggles for when you're in bed." I sighed, wiggling my way out of his grasp.

"You stay wit' me?" He gasped excitedly, scrambling to his feet and accidentally tackling me when he tried to me hug again, somehow managing to twist us so he took the brunt of the fall. "I... 'm sorry." He mumbled after a second, popping his head up to look at me, still clutched to his chest like a child with a teddy bear.

"Come on, you need to get to bed. No more tackling." I attempted again, slipping free again and stepping back as my gigantic host rose to his feet. It was times like this, when he was unsteady and unaware of his sheer mass, that I am reminded of exactly large he is. He typically carries himself very well, he is gentle in spite of his strength. When he's drunk, he's a bull in a china shop.

"m snack." He whined, looking dejectedly at the still un opened jar of peanut butter on the floor.

"Sorry buddy, I talked with sober Henry and he told me he has a strict rule about peanut butter in the bed."

"He sound' like a... stupid." Henry mumbled, leaning against the island and rubbing at his eyes.

"Now come on, big guy. Bed time." I repeated, gently turning his shoulders toward the hall and giving him a small push in the correct direction.

"'s your bed time." He grumbled, taking unsteady steps to the hallway, pausing when he reached the archway, leaning on it and looking back at me again. "You' go ta bed."

"After I make sure you're safe for the night." I compromised, shooing him down the hall again.

"I can... I can take care 'o m'self." He scoffed, pinballing his way down the hall to the stairs. "See? You' bein' dramatic." He yawned, plopping down on the third stair and leaning back against the rest them.

"And you are trying to take a nap on a staircase."

"No 'm not."

"Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill, get your ass up those stairs and go to bed, right now!"

"Tha'... tha's kinda hot." Henry chuckled, his eyes popping open to look at me again. "You bein' bossy. So lil' and bein' bossy." He continued rambling as he crawled his way up the stairs, giggling to himself the entire time. "Call' m' by m' full name an' ever'thin'."

"Keep it moving." I sighed, grabbing onto his hips to steady him when he stood himself back up to weave his way down the hall, finally shoving the giant onto his bed, relief washing over me when he landed face down, bouncing safely on the mattress. "I'll get you some water and a painkiller. Don't move." Henry groaned and shot me a thumbs up from his face down position, finally turning his head so he could breathe.

I was halfway back up the steps, Kal dutifully following me when I heard a loud thud from upstairs. Of course that stubborn man wouldn't listen when I told him to stay put. I rushed the rest of the way back to his room, rolling my eyes when I found him sitting on the floor, trying to wrestle his shirt over his head.

"Help." He whined, pausing in his struggle when he took notice of me and his canine companion standing in the doorway. Kal only huffed at his human, trotting over to his bed and curling up for the night, content his job was done.

"I thought I told you to stay still." I chastised, setting the glass of water and pill bottle down before helping him out of his shirt.

"I gotta take a piss." He grouched, pushing himself up on unsteady legs and stumbling off to the bathroom.

"I am not cleaning your bathroom if you pee on everything!" I called after him, my shoulders slumping when I heard him start swearing from the bathroom. "You just peed on everything, didn't you?"

"No! Fuckin' zipper!" He yelled back. "AH HA! I got it! Hey... Hey, Abi, I got it." He called triumphantly.

"Thank God." I sighed, pinching the bridge of my nose. I was getting a headache of my own from dealing with this over grown toddler. "And make sure you leave your underwear on!"

"'S on!" He grouched, shuffling back in just his underwear, sending me a dopey grin. "Abi!"

"Yes, Henry. I'm still here."

"Oh 'm glad 's you." He laughed, wrapping me in his arms and leaning his weight on me. "You... you're th' bes'."

"And you are drunk." I reminded him, shuffling us around to sit him on the edge of the bed.

"So pretty." He sighed, snatching me up again and burying his face in my chest. "Mrr mmeee."

"I'm sorry, Henry, I can't hear you."

"I said marry me!" Henry repeated, his eyes sparkling with excitement as he looked up at me. "It'll be great!"

"Now I know you're trashed." I laughed, pushing his forehead until he fell back on the mattress.

"Noooo." He whined reaching for me again, though I was sure to stay out of his reach this time.

"You don't know what you're saying, Henry." I soothed, grabbing his long, muscular legs and heaving them up onto the bed.

"Yeah I do." He pouted, his hazy eyes locking on me again. "You're th' bes'. You... You're always there 'f me. Gon' marry you."

"Ok, big guy." I sighed, throwing the blankets over him.

"Stay." His voice was so quiet I wasn't sure I heard him at first, but then I heard him wiggling around in the bed before speaking again. "Plea' stay?"

"Henry, you're drunk. I don't think that's a good idea."

"Pleeeeease?" He whined, pouting back at me. "I wan' make sure you don' run 'way 'morrow."

"I won't go anywhere, Hank. Get some sleep, I'll check on you in the morning."

To say I was surprised to find Henry not only walking around the next day, but bringing me a cup of coffee before I even woke up, would be an understatement. He looked freshly showered, he had dressed himself and judging from the smell wafting through the house, he even cooked something. He really was Superman.

"Morning, Abi." He greeted, shooting me that obnoxiously handsome grin.

"Morning, Henry." I yawned, sitting up and rubbing at my eyes. "Feeling better?"

"Yes, I'm doing much better now. Thank you for helping me last night."

"I'm shocked you're doing so good."

"Well, it is almost three in the afternoon." Henry chuckled, shaking his head at my panicked look.

"Why did you let me sleep so long?!" I gasped, scrambling out of the bed like it burned me.

"I'm pretty sure I kept you up a fair bit last night. It's all a bit fuzzy, honestly, but I thought you earned a bit of a lay in."

"How much do you remember about last night?"

"Not much. I remember wanting peanut butter and you yelling at me, but not much else."

"So you don't remember asking me to marry you?" I teased, laughing when all the color drained from his face. "You know, if you wanted to be more than friends, all you had to do was ask."

Taglist: @Xxxkatxo @Weallhaveadestiny @lunedelorient

[yangscutebutt]

Opening Up

Blake X Yang, Bumbleby, fluff

Warnings: talks of abusive ex, Mentions stalkin, vulnerability

Looking down at her scroll, Blake noticed that Adam texted her once more "I need to see you." This was the 3rd time since she left for Beacon that he'd contacted her. She was sick of his harassment but didn't have it in her to respond. It was easier to keep a blind eye to something so invasive. After reading that, all she wanted was to climb in bed and cry herself to sleep. At least it was a place she could escape him.The feline faunus packed up her textbooks, notes and scroll, leaving the library to start her brisk walk back to her dorm.

She entered her room and collapsed in bed with a heavy sigh. In the bed above hers, Yang swung her head over the edge, her long gold locks falling down while her body remained in the top bunk bed. Hanging upside down, Her face began pooling with blood as she was confused and stunned aby her teammate's tears. Yang had never seen Blake cry, let alone this much. Blake was now bent over the edge of her bed, creating a pool into her hands. All these memories, the past was haunting her and she couldn’t run.

Yang flipped off the bunk bed, landing both feet on the floor. She sat next to her emotional teammate And put her hand on her thigh. Speaking out she said “Studying at Beacon shouldn’t be this difficult. Are you okay?”

Blake was stunned someone would approach her in this wet mess. Feeling safe enough to bring down her guard a bit, she lowered her hands from her face. Tears still flowing, she tried to make eye contact with her purple eyed friend.

She was exasperated and scared. Blake confessed, “I'm having problems with my ex.” Blake looked away and shook her head in disgust. “ We have history and it's been hard to get him to leave me alone.”

Now red eyed, the golden-haired girl contested“ I don’t know what you’ve tried, but if you tell me where I can find this guy, I'll punch his lights out.” Revved up, Yang stood up in a ready fighting position. After several jabs at the air demonstrating her skill, Blake had stopped crying. even though she was still teary eyed, a single corner of her lip was pulled upward. Blake Looked at how goofy yet brave yang was being for her and it made her wonder, did yang’s friendship come at a price like Adams did?

Feeling that pain again Blake bitterly asked “Why? Why do you act like this?”

This hurt Yang and she blinked for a moment eyebrows furrowed. She didn't understand where this was coming from; Why was Blake reacting this way? Her irises changed back to soft lavender eyes and Yang's eyes rolled defending herself “Well I care about you” faintly blushing seemingly hiding more than that.

While it was an honest statement, it was a statement Blake had heard Adam say when dismissing her or invalidating her.

Blake felt the pain coming back. The reality that nobody really cared about her was starting to set in again.

Painfully Blake yelled at Yang, “ I don’t need you to care about me! Just because you’re my teammate doesn’t mean you have to care about me!” Yangs laughs cut off the end of Blakes statement. She winks giving a finger gun to Blake, “ I’m pretty sure that's exactly what teammates are supposed to do! Besides, I care for you by choice. You couldn’t stop me caring about you if you tried.” Yang bent over at the hips and stuck her tongue out keeping her eyes closed.

Feeling totally disarmed, Blake’s smile returned and she laughed at this new bewildered feeling And she truly laughed with nothing else on her mind except her new found friend. Blushing only ever so slightly, Blake whispered gently, “ You have a big heart Yang.”

Her silly pose quickly went away as that was one of the most genuine things she’d been told, and heard. Her cheekbones flushed and below a crooked smile grew. Yang's eyes darted to a few different places before latching onto Blakes unwavering eyes. Yang lightly corrected, “ Just know my heart is big enough to care for you too”

Yang grabbed a book on the shelf she had seen Blake reading a few days ago and handed it to her; a bookmark protruded at about 2/3rds of the way through. Yang went back to her top bunk in just a single bound causing minimal reverberation.

Blake opened, and tried to focus on the book, but gave up after failing on the same page over 5 times. She closed it and her eyes, but her mind raced thinking about how nice it felt to feel cared about.

Thank you to @witches-and-wyvrens for moral support and thank you to all that read and enjoyed my work.

[its-subbota]

Childhood is so early that Cas is unlikely to remember anything from it

Family :

- father (Andrew Volodin)

- mother (Aria Valentine)

- grandfather (Vladislav Volodin)

​Nicknames for Cassedy :

- Cassedy (father)

- darling (mother)

- Aby (grandfather)

Beautiful, but happy only with a baby in her arms.

Escape from the father's troubles

Casey was born in early autumn-on September 2 in Balakovo. The birth was difficult, Aria was recovering mentally and physically for a long time.

Cas’s father didn't show up for the discharge.

While Aria got used to life as a parent, Andrew tried to find ways to escape from Russia in every possible way. In addition to the problems that Volodya had collected, it was becoming dangerous in the city. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, a terrible game began in small towns - a game of poker for human lives. Fearing that Volodin's family would be used as a bet, which is very likely taking into account his monetary debts, he was looking for a way to escape from collectors and the organizers of the game.

A year passed, the little boy grew up, tactless neighbors laughed at the name: - Abigail Cassedy Cage - what is it? - then they burst into angry laughter. Aria got used to it, silently corrected the puncture in the stroller and uttered soft words to the baby, until another attempt at laughter was heard a little hoarse, menacing:

- And what is your child's name? Hypolite, isn't it? Who calls a child that? the neighbor immediately fell silent, awkwardly greeted an elderly man in a gray coat and disappeared into the entrance door.

Andrew’s father, grandfather Casey - Vladislav Volodin-tall, well-groomed, clearly not looking at his 65 years, came from Saratov.

By the evening, Andrew also returned, Aria greeted him with a wide smile.

- Your father found a way to go to Canada. You have no idea how homesick I am. - She said softly in French, gently rocking her son in her arms.

Andrew immediately went berserk.

- I told you right away, mind your own business. I can handle it myself. ​ -​ the young man shouted. A child's crying filled the room.

"Hush, darling, hush," Aria sang softly again in French, glancing at Andrew reproachfully, then went into the next room.

There were two men left in the room, the tension had grown so much that, if possible, it would have knocked out all the windows. The complete silence was interrupted by the crying of a child and the quiet singing of an Aria.

- Are you satisfied? - Volodin the elder said in a loud whisper, highlighting every sound. He abruptly threw his coat aside, on the sofa, remaining in his shirt.

- No. - in the same manner, Andrey replied, - I'm not satisfied, I asked not to interfere, - Andrew began to actively gesticulate.

- I didn't interfere for almost a year, is the problem solved? - Vladislav fell heavily into a deep, worn-out chair.

Andrew was silent, wringing his fingers on his hands.

The elderly man just clicked his tongue and shook his head:

- It seems like an adult, there is a wife, a child. And you're acting like a rag.

- I didn't really want children. Artyom did not have time to finish, Vladislav abruptly got up from his chair, grabbed his son by the collar of his shirt, and began to shake him:

- Don't even talk about it. Your son was born, it's your responsibility. Is that clear? And if I hear from your wife or from Aby that you have somehow spoken about this, I’ll kill you, understood? - Vladislav loosened his grip, Artem continued to be silent, only nodded.

Aria appeared in the doorway. In broken Russian, she said:

-Kesey's asleep. Get ready for the lunch.

There was an oppressive atmosphere at the table, saturated with the hatred of men for each other

[elizabeth-marston-roberts]

I Intended to Bone

Okay so this is something different I wanted to try and then somehow it spiraled to nearly 3,000 words of tidbits of smut and fluff. No regrets.

So what the goal of this was is to show your separate moments between the throuple where they end up naked cuddling. I truly intended for this to be short but I am uncontrollable.

Pairings: John Marston x Reader, John Marston x Abigail Marston, Abigail Marston x Reader, John Marston x Abigail Marston x Reader

Rating: M. 18+ Only

Words: 2808

Tagging @redeadepression because I said I would. <3

xx

(John/Reader)

"I'm out!" Abigail calls as she heads for the front door, keys in hand. "Mama needs a pedicure!"

You and John lock eyes across the living room, smirks forming on your lips. You turn to Abigail's retreating form. "Get something cute done, baby!"

"Oh, you already know it."

"Bye Abi!" John manages just before she closes the door.

In an instant the two of you are up and undoing buttons, sliding down zippers and nearly tearing fabrics. John, eager as always, leans forward and kisses you roughly. His shirt is only partially unbuttoned, so as you kiss him back you're stripping him the rest of the way.

It isn't long until you're both naked and against each other on the couch. You're on top of him, his hands caressing your breasts as you moan at his strong fingers working your nipples while you fist his dick slowly. He's dribbling pre-cum already and you watch as the clear beads pour out from his tip, spilling over onto your hand and down his lengthy shaft.

His guttural moan draws a proud smirk from you and brings a nice tingle between your legs. It was so sexy watching him feel pleasure. You'd have to be a voyeur to him masturbating sometime.

Glancing out of the window behind the couch as you move to shut the curtains, a gasp tears out of your throat. John flinches at the sound, as it's about half an inch from his ear.

"What is it?!" John shouts, three seconds from a heart attack.

"A kitty!" You coo.

He laughs softly, exhaling in relief. "You're so dramatic for no reason." His lips smooch your shoulder sweetly. "You're gonna kill me one day."

You grin and cup his face, thumb tracing the line of his jaw. "Sorry. Just got excited. They're so cute!"

John's arms wrap around your waist and he hugs you. "You want one?"

"Can we?" You relax against him, your arms moving around his neck.

He rubs your back. "We'd have to ask Abi, but if she says no, I'll just be the biggest brat I can be until she gives in."

"I love you, John Marston." You coo, giving him the sweetest kiss imaginable.

"I love you too." He grins. He lays his head in the crook of your neck and you lean yours against his, playing with his hair.

"Don't know what I did to deserve you and Abi both." He murmurs. "But I'm glad I did it."

"Awww, you sweetheart... That's why, right there.

You can't see, but you just know his cheeks are dusted that adorable pink color. John snuggles you closer to him, your breasts swelling against his chest with every breath.

Abigail comes home an hour later, perking a brow at the sight of you and John on the couch, cuddling while still very naked. "You two dorks are pathetic."

You shrug simply and give John another sweet kiss.

xx

(John/Abigail)

"You and me tonight, Marston." Abigail says over her glass of her favorite red wine, giving John her best bedroom eyes. You'd left early that morning for a work-related convention and wouldn't be back for three days, so John and Abigail decided to go out to the restaurant they loved and you hated.

"Yes ma'am." John winks and pops a bite of steak in his mouth.

Abigail smirks and puts her hand in the center of the table. John picks up her hint and takes her hand, dragging his thumb across her knuckles. "You look beautiful, you know."

Abi snorts. "You're already getting laid tonight, John. You don't need to butter me up."

"'M not 'buttering you up', I'm complimentin' my woman."

She smiles then. God, her smiles are the most precious thing John has ever seen. "Well thank you."

"You're very welcome, my love." John kisses her knuckles, and then the waitress brings over the bill. He picks it up and slips the cash into the sleeve, along with a nice tip, setting it onto the end of the table. "Now, me payin' for dinner is buttering you up." He laughs.

"John Marston, you-"

"I'm such a pig, I know." He waves his hand.

Abigail just laughs and shakes her head fondly. "You drive me crazy, but I can't live without you, leech."

"I am the best-lookin' leech you've ever seen."

"I can say, with certainty, you are absolutely, one-hundred percent correct, John."

John grins and stands, going to pull Abigail's chair out and offer his hand to her. She drapes her shawl over her shoulders and puts her hand in his, allowing him to lead her out. He kisses her temple and transfers his hand to her waist, rubbing affectionately as they walk to his truck.

When they're seated and John's got the old Ford in motion, Abigail pulls off her shawl and folds it onto her lap. "You want me to fuck you tonight, baby?"

"Mmm, make a case for it and we'll see."

A smirk beholds her red lips. Her hand inches over to his thigh, rubbing lightly. "I'll go real fast, just how you like it."

"Gonna bite me?" He murmurs.

"So hard." Abigail croons. She palms him through his jeans, grasping carefully. "Might put that cock ring on you."

"Don't make me crash." John whines.

She chuckles darkly, squeezing his cock a little harder. "You gonna take my strap tonight?"

"Yes ma'am."

She removes her hand and when they get home, they make a beeline to the bedroom. At the foot of the bed, they're kissing. John pulls Abigail close, his hands roaming her body as he puts his all into it, leaning her down towards the bed as he does.

The zipper of her dress is pulled down and on the floor as she kicks off her heels. His shirt is yanked off and then his jeans, and then he's got Abigail caged beneath him on the bed.

John starts to kiss her from head to toe, his lips lingering at each one. Abigail runs her fingers through his hair, and John settles on top of her, his head on her breasts.

"Thank you for dinner." She murmurs to him.

He presses a smooch to her collarbone. "'Course, Abi."

She smiles, closing her eyes. "You love me, John?"

"More than I can say." He caresses her jaw with the backs of his fingers. "Wish I had a way to tell you how much."

Her nails gently scratch his scalp. "Sometimes I'm scared I'm too hard on you. That you're gonna hate me, and leave us."

"Abi, I could never." John promises. He lays beside her and puts his arms around her, pressing his lips to hers in a brief exchange. "I'm in deep with both of you. I'm in love, and I don't plan on changin' that. I like when you boss me around. Yeah, I complain about it, but I still like it. It... Reminds me that you really care about me. That you love me, and want me to be squared away."

"Of course I do." She murmurs and wraps her arms around his neck. "I love you so much..." Her voice takes a turn, and John can only smile and kiss her dark hair.

"You don't need to cry, darlin'." His large hand rubs the smooth skin of her back.

Abigail sniffles and buries her head in the crook of John's neck. "Can't help it."

He laughs softly and holds her tight, their bodies pressed together as closely as possible. And even as his arm begins to fall asleep, he ignores it in favor of holding her long after she's fallen asleep, his brown eyes soft as he watches her.

xx

(Abigail/Reader)

You and Abigail stumble out of the club, smelling like booze and giggling like little girls as you wait for your Lyft to arrive. You lean over and kiss her ear, your hand rubbing her rear end fondly. "I... Loooooove youuuuuu."

"Hush uuuuuup." Abigail laughs, pushing your face away.

"'M gonna make you feel so niiiiice..." You grab a nice fistful of that bubble butt. "Soon as we get home."

"You better not come up for air 'til I've come three times." She croons.

When a car rolls up, she raps on the window until it's rolled down. "What's my name, hm?"

The driver relays her name and then Abigail opens the door to the back of the car. "Get in there, sexy."

"Yes ma'am!" You giggle and climb into the backseat, Abigail right behind you. Immediately her lips are on yours and her hands are on your hips, holding you tightly in place.

Your own hands wander underneath her dress, snapping at the waistband of her thong. She nips your lip roughly at that and you whine, pulling your hand back out.

"Behave." She murmurs and presses a kiss to your offended lip. "Don't want no brat tonight."

"Good thing John's on that huntin' trip with Arthur..." You rest your head in the crook of her neck and sigh forlornly. "When's he comin' hooooome?" You whine pathetically. You and Abigail went your entire five year relationship without John, but after a single year of having him, being without the man for even a week was miserable.

Abi rests her head against yours, rubbing your back. "Tomorrow mornin', my sweet girl."

"Okay..." You lean up and capture her perfect lips with your own while your hand rubs her knee. It's a secret spot of hers that John has yet to discover, but you've had it mastered for six years. It's the little things like that that keep you and Abigail in your own little world.

Your hand glides up her inner thigh and kneads her soft, sensitive flesh there. Your lips swallow her soft moan while you rub the fabric of her thong. God, you loved a woman in a thong way before you met Abi, but you were lucky enough to find a woman that wears one every day of her life and looks good doing it.

"Gonna finger you so good..." You mumble into her mouth. She tastes little of the cherry chapstick she wore at the start of the night out and more like the many cocktails she consumed during.

A gorgeous red blush spreads across her lightly freckled cheekbones. She shushes you, as she still has half a brain to remember you're in the backseat of a stranger's car. She'll have to tip well, though judging by the way they're biting their lip in the rearview mirror, the masturbation material alone from this will suffice.

You kiss Abigail's neck and spread her legs some more, reaching into her sexy little thong and easily slipping a finger inside of her wet hole, thrusting it shallowly. You're both quiet now, as you focus on the slow in-and-out movement and Abigail just tries not to start begging for more.

Thankfully, you're home sooner rather than later. Abigail tips the driver while you walk up the porch, sucking on the finger that had previously been flicking your girlfriend's clit whilst fumbling with your keys to get inside. When Abi joins you, she lifts your dress over your rear and gives you a good smack.

"Are you crazy?" She hisses, holding her hand firmly where she's just spanked you. "Ya can't just put a finger inside me while we're in a damn Lyft!"

"Not sorry." You say around your finger. Abigail spanks you again, but all you can do is moan about it while you unlock the front door.

Immediately, shoes are discarded once you're in and the door is locked again. Clothes are shed on the way to the bedroom; something John will surely love to see in the morning when he comes home.

Abi climbs into bed first, on her side and watching you take your favorite diamond earrings off. John had gotten them for your birthday and you'd worn them at every possible opportunity since. You crawl over to her and flop down onto your pillow, snatching John's with a whine. Abi rolls her eyes, though due to her drunkenness she moves her entire head with the movement. Dizzy, she watches you curl up with it.

"I hope you're this bad with me when I'm outta town." She pouts deeply.

"Yes." You mumble pitifully, stuffing your face in the pillow.

"Aww... So clingy." She coos and wraps herself behind you as the big spoon.

"Not clingy! Jus'... Jus' love you guys..."

"Love you so much too." She kisses your hair and buries her face in it. Underneath the smell of the club, she can still smell your shampoo.

"Nigh'-night, Abi." Your eyelids close and you drift off after she wishes you a good night's sleep and presses her lips against the back of your neck.

xx

(John/Abigail/Reader)

The three of you are like zombies as you come into the house. Abigail kicks her shoes off at the door, which John moves aside with his foot so nobody trips on them. You put the keys to the car in the little glass bowl and follow your lovers.

"I call first shower." You mutter. The gang had gotten together for a fun day at the amusement park, but now that it's ten at night and you've been up since six, it was time to shower and unwind.

"Then you shower downstairs and John and I'll use the master bath." Abi snaps. She always gets cranky after a long day of sweating.

"Don't be rude." You set your jaw, narrowing your eyes at her. "I didn't say I was gonna take that bathroom."

"Then why did you say you call first shower?"

"Stop." John says, his voice louder than either of yours. "Abigail, go start the damn shower."

"Hmph." Abi stomps upstairs. You roll your eyes and look at John.

"You're just gonna let her be a brat?"

"I'm not her dad, and I'm not yours either." John frowns. "I been listenin' to the bullshit all day and I'm tired. Get over it; it ain't gonna kill ya." He turns and stalks upstairs, and while he can't see it, he can surely feel the middle finger you've raised at his backside.

You wait until you're in the shower to start to cry. Today was just a long day that turned sour sometime after lunch. Abigail was grumpy that everyone wanted to do the coasters she couldn't get on, and that's when it all started going downhill. You offered to stay behind for her sake so she wasn't alone, but she knew what you really wanted was to get in line and ride like everyone else did, so she snapped at you and told you to join them. John had attempted to ease her mood once they were done by winning her prizes in the rigged, overpriced games, but she wasn't having it. It didn't help that the sun seemed to shine its hardest and burn its hottest either, because the entire crew of people you brought along- Javier, Karen, Arthur, Sean, and Lenny, to name a few- had started getting irritated themselves. And it was like every person at the park had to be exactly where you all were, which made it all worse. And when you all went to dinner afterwards, it was tense and quiet and you couldn't wait to leave.

When you've had your fill, you start washing up. It doesn't take you long to finish up, the sweat and overall atmosphere of the day banished from your body. Wiping your face free of any remaining tears, you step out onto the bathmat and reach into the linen closet for a towel. You dry yourself and give your cheeks a few pats to wake yourself up enough to make it upstairs and into bed.

John and Abigail are still in the shower when you come in the bedroom, so you discard your towel onto a hook behind the bedroom door and flop on the bed. You curl on your front, your face tucked into the soft pillow. They come out a few moments later and join you in bed, John in the middle this time.

"Can we get along now?" He mumbles, pulling you and Abi close to him. You each throw a leg over him and you drape your arm across him, hand on his heart and Abigail's on yours.

"Yeah." She mumbles and squeezes your hand. "'M sorry."

"Me too." You push yourself up enough to meet her halfway for a sweet, yet brief, kiss.

She puts her head back down while you kiss John, and then you watch as he kisses her. You get settled back in, John's fingertips running side to side just underneath the nape of your neck.

"Love you." You murmur.

"I love you too." John promises.

Abigail's snoring softly, but you're sure she feels the same.

[straykidsnerd255]

Bless you for doing the ‘to the Abandoned Sacred beasts’ fic, even if it was depressing. If okay to request, an AU with the Incarnates rehabilitating and alive, one of them learning their partner (can be oc) is pregnant?

I got a little carried away. I did all twelve guys. It’s a long one though! Enjoy!!  Word count: 11,017 By far the longest one-shot I have done. Holy Shit. I can't keep my eyes open, it’s 11:30 pm right now and I am tired. IF there are any mistakes, please let me know and I can go in and fix them when I don’t feel like dozing off.

Abi:

Sitting in the kitchen with a nice plate of eggs and toast, Abi read through the morning papers. Ever since the rehabilitation started for them, they haven’t once lost control of their incarnate forms. His eyes glazed over as he remembered the first time that he had met you. You were one of the nurses that had been instructed to keep watch over him and his friends for the first few years. After the first year or so, Abi began gaining feelings for you. He didn’t know how to tell you and would always act like a brat every time you came in to give all of them medicine. 

A smile graced his lips as he remembered that time. It has been almost 5 years since they had met her and now, Abi was married to you. He couldn’t have been more happy even if he tried. A shrill but excited scream left your shared room causing him to bolt from the table and towards the bedroom. He opened the door and found you kneeling on the ground with happy tears streaming down your cheeks. You were laughing out of happiness and when you made eye contact with Abi, you waved him over.  “Abi, we’re going to be parents.” You said taking his hands and placing them on your stomach.

His eyes widened and he couldn’t help the choked sob that escaped his lips. He pulled your into a gentle hug and pressed butterfly kisses across your face, the bridge of your nose and then finally your lips. He was a mess. Just crying and laughing and trying to get a hold of himself. “Hon, lets go tell the others. They would be so happy to find out that they could become aunts and uncles.” Abi said helping you up off the floor. You smiled at his suggestion and nodded your head. “Ya. I like that idea.” You whispered. 

After you and Abi had changed your clothes from pajamas and had gotten lunch, you both headed to the rehabilitation center where all his teammates where. After entering, Theo and and few others tried to pull you into a bear hug, but Abi moved in front of you. “Awww! We want to give her a hug!” The Minotaur and gargoyle said crossing their arms and pouting like a five year old. “Sorry, but you can’t do a flying hug at her anymore. At least, not for nine months.” He said. Hank and Cain spit their drink from their mouths and stared at the once insane hydra incarnate. 

“Say what now?” Cain asked wiping his mouth. “That’s right. You can’t be rough around my wife for the next nine months. Cause-” He turned his head and smiled. “We’re pregnant!” They yelled. Hank blinked a few times before his eyes widened and fell from his chair trying to scramble over to them. “You are?! Congrats your guys! That’s amazing!” He turned to you and smiled pulling you into a hug. “I’m so proud of you Y/n.” he whispered.  You smiled at him. “Thank you Hank.” You whispered happily. You couldn’t help the tears that began to fall down your cheeks. You remember getting the task of getting these very incarnates rehabilitated and back to their normal selves. It brought back so many memories of how you would occasionally fight with some of them but that was out of pure love for them. You wanted them to be able to come back to the real world and still be regarded as heros and not enemies. “I’m so glad it was me that got to help you all.” You whispered. They smiled. “We’re glad it was you as well, Y/n” Abi said wrapping his arms around you.

9 months later:

You groaned as the fatigue and hunger set in. The birth lasted a good 11 hours and you were exhausted. However, that exhaustion was wiped away when you saw your husband holding your newborn baby. His eyes filled with tears as he pressed a gentle kiss to the young child's head. “Look Y/n. It's our baby boy.” Abi whispered holding the small infant close to his chest. The baby had found his father’s finger and gripped onto it for life. The new parents couldn’t hold the soft aww’s that left their lips. A nurse walked into the room. “Have your both decided on a name?” She asked. You and Abi looked at each other and smiled. “Milo.” You both said. The boy cooed at the name and started giggling. 

“Welcome to the world little Milo.” Abi whispered before handing him over to you. The small child immediately clung to his mother as his hands pressed against her bare chest. You couldn’t help but smile and press small kisses to your sons head. “Little Milo. Grow up to be like your father. Ok?” You whispered gently to the child making him coo and curl closer to you. Abi sat down next to you and Milo. He held his hand out and watched as the baby reached out and curled his tiny fingers around Abi’s pointer finger.

 “If I had gone insane, I would have missed the best moment of my life.”

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 

Hank:

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Hank looked at the small garden that he had planted off to the side of the place he called home. He had been given the choice to plant a garden or take on farming, and he chose to plant. After all, he had a wife and two kids he needed to care for each and every day. His oldest daughter, Eliza, came running out. “Mommy wants to see you.” She said rocking on the heels of her feet smiling up at him. “Eliza, do you know something that I don’t?” He asked laughing as he followed the child into the house. “Mmhmm.” She said nodding her head and scampering to her room. 

Hank laughed but headed to his and your shared room. Opening the door, he saw your sitting on the floor with a bright smile plastered on your lips. Sitting in front of you, he took your hands and gave a warm smile. “And what might have my wife and kids so giddy this morning?” He asked kissing her knuckles. She smiled even brighter. She bent down and pressed her lips against his. Pulling away, she stood and grabbed a small gift box. It wasn’t wrapped or anything but she handed it to Hank. “Open it.” She said smiling. As Hank opened the gift, his eyes widened in realization. His face lit up and he wrapped you in a hug. He lifted you off the ground and spun your around. 

Your laughter sounded in his ear and he couldn’t help the tears that began falling down his cheeks. You noticed and placed both hands on his cheeks. “What’s the matter love?” She asked. He placed her on the floor and knelt down. He gently pressed his face against her currently flat stomach and smiled. “I’m just so damn happy. Eliza and Tate will finally have another younger sibling. I’m just happy that my family is growing.” He said pressing kisses to your clothed stomach making your giggle. You ran your fingers through his hair and smiled. “Tate, Eliza! Come here for just a moment.” You called to your kids. 

Eliza, age 10  and Tate, age 6 came running into the room. “Do  you guys want to go visit your aunts and uncles today? The rehabilitation center is open to visitors now.” You said smiling as your kids began jumping around and cheering. You couldn’t help the smile that crossed your husband’s face. “Alright, go get your shoes on and we can head out!” Hank said grinning as the kids raced out of the room to get their shoes on. “You plan on telling them your pregnant.” He said pulling his boots on. You laughed and slipped into a white and blue spring dress and black flats. “Yes. I wanted to let them know. They are in fact like family to me and the kids. I’ve heard Eliza and Tate talking about how they want to grow up and be like them one day.” You said smiling. You walked over to your dresser and pulled a necklace from a case in the top draw. 

Hank stood from the spot he was sitting in and walked over to you. He helped clasp the necklace onto your neck. His hands brushed the side of your neck and you sighed.  “Ready?” He asked. You smiled and nodded your head. You, Hank and your kids left your house and headed to the center of the small town you all lived in. Your kids ran the entire way there and laughed loudly. As you all entered the rehabilitation center, Abi and Roy came racing at you and Hank in their incarnate forms. “HANK! Y/N! KIDS!!” They screamed. Hank’s werewolf immediately came out and snapped at the two. “Honey, calm down. They are just excited to see us after you graduated a little earlier than everyone else.” You said laughing as the two fell on their backs.

You walked over to the two and held your hands out for them. “Sorry guys, he’s going to be like this for the next nine months.” You said after helping the two incarnates up. Abi’s hydra head tilted to the side. “The next nine months?” He asked. Trice overheard what Y/n had said and came running over to them. “Are you pregnant again?!” She asked with her hands clasped together and a big smile plastered across her lips. You smiled and nodded your head. Hank moved closer to you and pressed his muzzle against your stomach and made a soft purring like noise. “Correct. I am indeed pregnant again.” You said smiling. “No wonder. You’re practically glowing with happiness.” Cain said patting your head. You smiled brightly and began talking with everyone.

Cain, Abi and Roy stood back with Hank and smiled. “You really have a wonderful family. Protect them.” Roy said before seeing the kids wiggling their hands in an attempt to get the wolf to chase them in a game of tag. Roy took off running after them and all you could hear was the shrill laughter that left your kids lips as they ducked behind corners and hid from Roy. You shook your head as their ears and tails popped out. “Like father like kids.” You chuckled and watched them continue to run around. Hank wrapped his arms around your waist and pulled you against his chest. His head slowly lowered till it was sitting on top of your head. You intertwined your fingers with his right hand while his left laid flat on your stomach.

“I am so happy. I can finally have a family with you.” 

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Roy:

Roy sat in the chair as you looked over the DNA structure in his blood. “Hon, I want to go and hang out with my friends. Why are we in here testing my blood?” He asked. You took your glasses off and turned to him. A smile plastered on your face. You held up a picture. “What is this a picture of?” You asked. He tilted his head in confusion. “A family.” He said. You smiled and nodded your head. In a split second, his eyes widened and jumped from the chair. “Your pregnant?!” He cried out. You smiled and nodded your head as tears began to fall. “Yes. I finally am!” You said as he hugged your close to his chest. You both had tried for two years to get a child but nothing seemed to work. You thought it was hopeless. Roy however, wanted to keep trying. He knew that something would happen and you would get pregnant. But your hopes had dropped when nothing seemed to work. 

“I told you it would happen. I told you.” Roy said as he began to cry. You smiled and pulled you husband against your chest. You couldn’t help the sobs that left both your lips as the happiness of being able to have a child of your own. Roy smothered you in butterfly kisses before pulling you into a deep and heartfelt kiss. “Roy, I’m so happy.” you whispered laying your head on his shoulder. He smiled and wrapped his arms around you and pulling you into his lap. Your arms wrapped around his neck and you couldn’t help the happy sigh that escaped your lips. “I can’t wait to tell the others.” Roy said. You smiled against his shoulder and nodded your head. Standing up, you landed on your feet and dusted your shirt off and placed the lab coat back on the hook. 

“They should still be out and about for the next few hours. Want to see them now?” You asked turning to face your husband as he grabbed a few things and then intertwined your fingers with his. He lifted his head and faked thinking before turning to you and smiling. “I want to eat something you make before that. Let’s go home and eat first. Then we can come and visit with the other incarnates.” He said giving your hand a gentle squeeze. You smiled and nodded your head. “What would you like to eat?” You asked as you two made your way back to the house. Roy pressed a finger to his lips and thought for a moment. “I really like your curry and rice, but I was thinking that maybe we could have your homemade pizza tonight.” He said giving your a beautiful tooth filled grin. You couldn’t help but smile back at him. “Alright. Homemade pizza it is then.” You said. 

After dinner had been prepared and put in the oven to cook, you and Roy sat on the couch watching tv. “Hey Roy, there is a second part to this pregnancy that I found out the same time that I was told I was pregnant.” You said not facing him but at the screen. You could feel his eyes on you. “What is it?” he asked. His arms snaked around your waist and pulled you closer to him. “I’m pregnant with twins.” you said turning your head and facing your husband. Roy couldn’t open his mouth. His eyes were wide and tears were falling down his face. “T-Twins?” He stuttered. He moved so that he was kneeling on the ground and in between your legs as he pressed an ear to your stomach. 

You smiled and ran your fingers through his hair as you listened to him talk to your stomach. “Hey little guys. It’s me, your father. I just want to let you know that your mother and I are very excited to see you. We are excited to be able to hold you and kiss you and talk to you each and everyday. I hope that when you are born, you come to love your life, your home, us, and your family. We love you sweet baby.” he said before lifting your shirt to press small and gentle kisses to your stomach making your giggle. The sound of the oven beeping, signaling that your dinner was finished, brought the two of you to the dinner table and grinning as your both devoured your dinner.

Placing the dishes in the sink, you both headed back to the small rehabilitation center to meet up with his friends. “If the babies happen to be a boy and a girl, what should we name them? I really like the name Trinity for a girl, and Kadyn for a boy.” He exclaimed holding your hand gently in his. You smiled as he began talking about the different names. However, you know that he was spot on with them being a boy and a girl. “I like Trinity and Kadyn. They are beautiful names sweetie.” You said as you laid your head against his arm. Roy smiled softly but it grew once they reached the entrance to the rehabilitation center.

Roy pushed open the doors with a loud bang startling his friends. “I have a big announcement to make so please, shut up and listen.” he said sending his friends, his wife, and himself into a fit of laughter. “All jokes aside, me and my wife, Y/n, have a very important announcement to make. My lovely wife, as you know, has been unable to get pregnant for quite some time and it has hit her hard and discouraged her alot. However, today, I had the privilege of seeing my wife smiling for the first time in the discovery of her being pregnant.” Roy said pulling you close to his side. His friends erupted into cheers as they heard this. “One more thing. I’ll let her tell you all.” He said backing up for her to start talking. You took a deep breath before a smile crossed your lips, tears in your eyes, you said;

“I’m having twins!”

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Arthur:

Arthur was reading a book when he heard his wife singing in their shared bedroom. He smiled softly and stood from the chair and heading towards the room. Arthur opened the door and saw his wife swaying and singing to Faith by Celine Dion on the One heart album that he had bought her on her 24th birthday last month. He took her hand in his and spun her around gently. He was ecstatic when she told him she was pregnant with their first child. He pulled her against his chest and pressed a kiss to her lips at the end of the song. She had download her top favorite from the album to her music on her phone and would constant blast the music. She would sing and dance and that brings a smile to his face every time he has to go to the Rehabilitation Center to recover from the last war they fought. 

You were currently singing Rebel love song as your were preparing dinner when you heard the front door open and close.You placed the cooking utensils down, paused the music and rushed to the front door. You were currently 5 months pregnant and it showed big time. He walked into the front room and smiled when he saw you. He nuzzled his face into your neck and wrapped his arms around your waist, to the best that he could. You both eventually made it back to the kitchen.  You smiled softly. “How was work?” You asked as you grabbed a wooden spoon to stir the pasta. He groaned lightly and sighed. “People are stupid.” He mumbled. You couldn’t help but laugh at his words. “And why might they be so stupid?” You asked the humanoid behemoth. He snorted before tell you everything that happened. “They still view us as monsters.” He whispered. His words sounded so broken. 

You couldn’t help the frown that sat on your lips. The nurses at the rehab facility were always rude but this brought it to a whole new level. You sighed softly and turned around. You wrapped your arms around your husband’s neck and pulled him into a gentle yet firm kiss. “Don’t listen to what they tell you. They don’t understand that you are an amazing husband, and soon to be father. Don’t forget that. Besides, we are going there later to talk with the others. I still have to tell them the big surprise remember.” You said finishing up dinner. Aurthur couldn’t hide the smile that graced his lips. “You’re right. Let’s hurry and eat and we can go visit with them.” He said grabbing two plates, two cups, and two forks. 

{Time Skip}

Holding hands, the two of you made your way to the rehabilitation center and grinned. However, walking into the building, your smile dropped when you heard the nurses comments. They were currently standing over the scared and tearful incarnates and your blood began to boil. “I don’t understand why we have to rehabilitate these animals. They should have just killed them after the war.” A nurse said sneering at the incarnates. “Excuse me miss, that’s not how you talk to these boys.” Your voice was harsh and it held venom towards them. When the girls turned around they instantly cowered under your gaze. Before you had married Arthur, you where the head nurse in the rehabilitation center. 

All the nurses looked up to you but when you announced your marriage to Arthur,  the other nurses began to hate on them. “Y-Y/n, I didn’t think that you would be coming.” One of the girls spoke out stuttering and tripping over her words. Y/n just glared at them. “I can’t believe they still have you idiots here.” Y/n snapped making the girl shiver at her tone. Y/n crossed her arms and faced the three nurses. “Just because they are incarnates, doesn’t mean you can belittle them.” You snapped once again before walking over to the other incarnates. Arthur pulled you into a gentle hug and smiled against your neck. “Thank you.” He whispered. You smiled and nuzzled into his shoulder and sighed in relief. “Are you boys alright?” You asked looking at them. Hank nodded his head and smiled at her. “Ya. Thanks to you and Arthur.” He said standing up to give her hug only to pause and stare at her stomach. 

You laughed and pressed a hand to your stomach before a massive grin appeared on Arthur’s face. “I’m not blind you idiots. I can see you eyeing her stomach.” Arthur said causing all of them to snap their head up and look towards them. You couldn’t help the laughter that spilled from your lips when Arthur tried to act all tough.  You decided that you should all just sit and talk for awhile before you told them the big news. After 5 hours of goofing off and laughing, they turned to you and Arthur and crossed their arms. “Ok, spill.” Cain said. You laughed at how fast they went to being serious. 

“I’m pregnant.”

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William:

When you first had started dating William, his kids didn’t seem to like you a whole lot. They kept complaining that they missed their mother and that they wanted her back. You couldn’t blame them for the hate they had towards you, but, it still hurt that they didn’t see you as a mother figure. One day however, you were sitting in your shared room and you couldn’t stop shaking. Nancy was currently making breakfast and the children looked around. “Where’s Y/n?” one of the kids asked. Nancy looked up and wiped her hands off. “I’ll go check on her.” She said walking up the stairs. She knocked on the door and when she didn’t hear anything she quietly opened the door. 

“Y/n? Are you in here?” She asked. She noticed the light on in the bathroom and walked into the room. “Y/n? What’s wrong?” Nancy asked. She noticed the pregnancy test sitting on the table and her eyes widened. “You have to tell dad. He will be so happy!” She said kneeling down and hugging you for the first time. Your eyes widened before a smile appeared  and choked laugh left your lips. “You really think so?” You asked once Nancy pulled back from the hug. “I know that I haven’t been all that nice to you when my father brought the news that he was remarrying up. I just want to say sorry.” She said with tears in her eyes. 

You laughed and pulled her into a hug. “Don’t worry about it. I would have done the same thing when I was your age. I also had a stepmother but we didn’t end on good terms and I haven’t seen her in the few years that I have been dating your father. My dad died not to long ago and I don’t think that my stepmother really grieved all the much either.” You said standing and pressing a hand to your stomach smiling. Nancy couldn’t help but smile as well. “Well, I think that all of us should go down to the rehabilitation center. The other incarnate’s seem to love the kiddos and I need to talk with William about being a new father.” You said smiling down at Nancy who returned the smile.

You and the kids made your way to the rehabilitation center and smiled when the building came into view. You smiled brightly and watched as the younger kids raced to the building. You looked down to see Nancy growing worried. “You can go with them honey. I won’t be offended.” You said ushering her forward. She looked up at you before smiling and running after the kids. You couldn’t help but smile as you watched her race towards the kids and the big rehabilitation center building. You looked down at your still flat stomach and placed a hand against it and smiled. “I can’t wait to tell William about you.” You whispered patting your stomach gently.

Reaching the doors, you suddenly felt super nervous to walk in. You took a few calming breaths before walking into the building. You saw Nancy and the other kids grinning and laughing with the other incarnates. You couldn’t help but smile at how precious each one of them looked. Looking around you noticed that not much has changed when you had worked here. You walked through the hallways and smiled at all the pictures that lined the walls. You wrapped your arms around yourself as you moved further down the hallway. “I can’t believe it has been nearly 4 years since I started working here. Nancy had just turned 19 not to long ago after you and William announced you two where getting married two years ago. 

A smile graced your lips when you saw the wedding photo of you and William next to your picture and his picture. You laughed at the pictures and took the wedding photo down. You ran your fingers along the frame before moving to the glass. “I can’t believe it has been two years since we got married.” William’s voice echoed off to the right of you. You looked up and smiled softly at your husband. His arms wrapped around your waist and you both stared at the photo in your hand. “I can’t believe its been 2 years since we have been married.” William said pressing his face into your neck and closing his eyes. Even with his dragon ability, he still felt the forever urge to protect you no matter what. He lifted his head when he heard you shuffle a bit. “I have a surprise I want to announce not only to you, but to everyone else.” You said turning to face him smiling. You both walked back into the room. Everyone stood and hugged your tightly. “Guys, I have an announcement to make.” You said grinning brightly. Nancy walked over to her and hugged her arm tightly. 

“ I’m gonna be a sister!” She yelled smiling. William nearly fell from his seat before looking up at you. “What?” He asked standing and walking over to you. His hands dropped to yours and Nancy watched as a smile grew on her father’s face. “Is that true?” He asked looking Y/n straight in the eyes. You couldn’t help the happy tears that began falling down you face. “Yes. Its true. I’m pregnant!” You said smiling. All the other incarnates started cheering while William pulled you into a kiss and spun around. “This is the best day of my life.” He whispered.

“Mine too love.”

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Theo:

Theo was always scared of hurting you no matter what you were doing in your mundane lives. He was scared that you would break from a mere hug. You would watch your husband with sad eyes before walking over to him. Your arms wrapped around his neck and your head laid on his shoulder. He panicked before realizing that nothing was happening He laid his head against yours and sighed in relief. “Theo, I know that you were a Minotaur but, you are a gentle man Theo. That’s what I love about you. Your gentle nature was what caught my attention. I couldn’t have asked for someone better than you.” You whispered pressing a small kiss to his cheeks. 

A thought popped into your mind. You grabbed your phone and connected it to the stereo system Theo built into the house. Best Friend by Tim McGraw started playing and Theo’s eyes widened. “This was our song we danced too on our wedding night.” He whispered standing up. You stood in the middle of the living room and a smile graced your lips. Theo took your hand and placed his other on your hip. You other hand moved to his shoulder and you two reenacted you first dance as husband and wife. A smile appeared on your lips and Theo couldn’t help the smile that appeared. “This song does hold some truth for me.” He said. You looked up at him. “What do you mean?” She asked. 

As the chorus came on, Theo began singing along with the chorus. His head dipped and pressed against yours and his eyes closed. You couldn’t help the tears that started dripping from your eyes. ‘I married the perfect man.’ you thought as you eyes closed. His lips found yours and you both shared a tender, loving kiss as the song faded as it ended. You both pulled back and took in as much oxygen as you could. Theo wrapped his arms around your waist and pressed his face into your shoulder. “I love you Y/n.” He whispered. You could hear the happiness in his voice and you were sure this was the right time to tell him.

You took a deep breath and pushed up so you were looking straight into his eyes. “Theo. I have something I want to tell you.” You said. “Theo, you’re going to be a father.” You whispered. He blinked a few times. “What? Did you just say that I was going to be a father?” He asked. You nodded your head and clasped your hands together. It was silent for a few moments before strong arms wrapped around you. You looked up and opened your mouth to say something, but a pair of lips against yours. Theo pulled away with a smile on his face. “I can’t believe I’m going to be a father. I was hoping that this was going to happen.” He whispered intertwining your hands with his. 

“We should go and tell the others about this. They  would be so happy to hear about it!” Theo said running up to your shared room and grabbing something. He came back down and placed a box in your hands. “I was going to save it for our anniversary in two days, but, since you gave me your present earlier, I should do the same right?” He asked tilting his head as he looked down towards you with a bright smile on his face. You couldn’t help but smile. “Ya. You’re right.” You whispered smiling and hugging him tightly, to which, he returned. You both sat down on the couch and you opened began opening the box. Inside that box, sat a beautifully crafted diamond necklace. You turned to Theo with wide eyes. “Theo, this was your mother’s.” You said. He smiled. “She wanted me to give it to you.” He said taking the necklace and placing it on your neck. “Beautiful.” He whispered. “Now, lets go tell the others that I am going to be a father.” He said grinning brightly.

You both walked hand in hand towards the rehabilitation center. You wearing your mother-in-law’s necklace. Theo was smiling brightly and it made you happy. Happy to see your husband smiling as brightly as he was. You both made your way into the room, but the sound of whimpering filled your ears. You narrowed your eyes and raced into the front training room and what you saw pissed you off. “Um, can I help you?” You snapped walking towards the female belittling Roy. “Um. No. You can leave me and my dead weight of  a hus-” The girl wasn’t able to finish what she was saying as you smacked her across the face. You stared her down and watched her cower before you. “Belittle him again. I dare you.” You hissed out making her take the ring and throw it at you and walk away. 

You turned to Roy and placed the ring in his hand. “I have a sister that would love to go on a date with you.” You said pulling him into a hug and letting him sob on her shoulder. Theo was glaring the way the girl had left. He was practically fuming with anger. Roy smiled at you and nodded his head. “On a happier note, I have an announcement for you guys.” You said smiling. Theo wrapped his arms around your waist making the others stare you both down with curiosity. “What could this announcement be?” Abi asked looking towards the two. You and Theo looked at each other smiling.

“I’m finally pregnant.”

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Christopher:

Christopher was panicking. The poor man didn’t know what to do. His wife had been gone for a few days and he was going nuts. Not enough to turn into his monster form, but he was still worried. You had been working overtime for a long time now and Christopher was worried. He stood from the couch and headed to the door. He slipped his shoes on and headed towards the rehabilitation center. As he entered the building, his friends greeted him smiling. “Hey Christopher. How’s the home life?” Roy and Abi asked walking over towards him. “That’s actually why I came here.” He said turning towards them before heading to one of the table set up. “What’s going on buddy?” Hank asked as they watched him sit down. “She hasn’t been home long enough for me to see her.” Christopher said placing his head on his arms. 

Nancy raised an eyebrow. “Do you mind if I go to your place? I might be able to find something.” She said. Christopher handed his keys over to her and gave a small smile. Nancy returned the smile and ran towards his home. As she rounded the corner, she saw Y/n unlock the door to their home. “Hey Y/n!” She called out catching the attention of the said female. A bright smile covered Y/n’s face as she waved to Nancy. “Hey Nancy. Can you help me with something?” She asked. Nancy nodded her head and walked into the house with Y/n. Nancy and Y/n have been really good friends since they were partnered to work close with the incarnates. “So what am I helping you with?” Nancy asked as they walked into Y/n’s and Christopher’s shared room. “I want to give him a special gift and I just went and bought it with all the money that I have collected working over time.” You said smiling. 

You put the big bag on the bed and ran into the closet to grab a box. Nancy got curious and took the item from the box. Her eyes widened and a smile appeared on her face. “You’re pregnant?!” She said when Y/n came back out with the little gift. On the front of the box, a little white carriage was stationed behind a mother and father figure with smiles on their faces. “Wait. This is a personally made announcement isn’t it?” Nancy said looking at the figures closely. You laughed and nodded your head. “I told you I wanted it to be special.” You said finishing up the packaging. “There. All done. Where is Christopher anyway?” You asked looking around. “He’s at the rehabilitation center.” Nancy said grinning. 

You both made it to the building with massive smiles on your faces. Opening the doors, you walked in and smiled at the nostalgic memories. You walked into the big room and saw all the other incarnates surrounding Christopher. Nancy cleared her throat and gained all the incarnates attention including Christoper’s. His eyes widened and he raced towards to hug her but Nancy stood in his way. “First, gift.” She said taking the gift from Y/n’s hand and handing it to him with a massive smile on her face. “You are acting really weird kid.” Christopher said before taking the gift and walking back over to the table. 

Christopher opened the gift and took out the box. Looking at the picture on the front made his eyes widen. He turned his head towards you with wide teary eyes. “Is this for real?” He asked standing and walking over to you. You smiled and nodded your head as tears started falling down your face. He wrapped his arms around you and practically sobbed into your shoulders. The reason he was panicking when she wasn’t always around was because he thought she was mad at him for not being able to have a child of their own. Now, they were going to have a child of their own. Chirstopher pressed his head into your shoulder and closed his eyes. “We finally get to have a child of our own.” he said. He could help but smile. You hugged him tighter and smiled happily. You and Christopher had been hoping for a child for the longest time but neither of you were ready for that step in your life yet. Now, you were definitely sure.  You wrapped your arms around him and laughed when he picked you up and spun you and himself around. 

“What’s going on your two? Did we miss something?” Roy asked walking over to the happy couple. You and Christoper  smiled at his words. “Roy, you remember how I told you guys that me and my wife have been trying for a child of our own and how it wasn’t really working out. They nodded their heads. “Well, that gift sitting on the table proves one thing now.” He said resting his hand on your still flat stomach. You couldn’t help but smile and laugh. You were finally going to have a child with the man that you loved no matter what. You snuggled closer to your husband who in turn, wrapped his arm around you and pressed a loving kiss to your head. “Come on guys. You should know what’s going on.” He said. When they still couldn’t figure it out, you both turned to each other before back to them.

“I’m a baby Mamma!”

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Miles:

Miles sat at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in his hand and newspaper in the other. Y/n was currently making breakfast for the both of them and a smile crossed his lips. He placed his cup and newspaper down and stood from the table. He walked over to his wife of three years and wrapped his arms around her waist making her squeal and turn around. A laugh escaped Miles’s lips as you puffed out your cheeks in childish pouting. He bent down and pressed his lips against you making you immediately melt into the kiss. Your eyes closed and your arms found their home around his neck. Miles had to pick you up and place you on the counter to even keep the kiss going. Damn 6 and half foot man.

He pulled back and gently smiled at you. “How is my beautiful wife this wonderful morning?” Miles asked placing you back on the floor so you could finish breakfast. You laughed lightly and a smile planted itself on your lips. “I am absolutely wonderful. I slept wonderfully last night and had a beautiful wake up call as well.” You said finishing up the breakfast. Miles raised an eyebrow. “What could this beautiful wake up call be?” He asked as he grabbed two plates, two forks, and two cups for the both of you. You smiled brightly and shook your finger at him. “We are going to visit your friends today. I want them all to hear the news.” You said. Miles was now very curious as to what you wanted to say to everyone.

 After a few hours of both you and Miles digging in the little garden and flower bed in your backyard, you stood and dusted your hands off. “Alright Miles. I think that it's time we go and pay your friends a visit. You can even learn what secret I have been keeping.” You said as you raced inside to change clothes and grab shoes. Miles shook his head and laughed at how fast you moved. He made his way into the house and changed his clothes as well. As you two finished taking turns showering, Miles notice that you were sitting on your shared bed with your head looking down. You looked so beaten. Miles walked over to you drying his hair. “Hon, what’s the matter?” He asked wrapping his arm around your shoulder.

“I know I said I wanted to tell you and the others together but I'm scared Miles. What if they begin to hate me? What if the baby starts to hate me as well?” You kept mumbling till the sound of something dropping made you turn to your husband. “What. What did you say?” He asked looking towards you with wide eyes. You felt your body freeze. Oh no, this can’t be happening. You felt tears fill your eyes. “I said what if the baby hates me too.” You said looking away from Miles trying to hold back the tears in your eyes. You eyes widened and the tears fell when arms wrapped around you. Those said arms pulled you back against someone’s chest. You turned your head to see you loving husband, crying with your wrapped in his arms.

“You’re pregnant? Why didn't you tell me?” He said. You turned your head and looked away. Your body shook as tears cascaded down your face. “It’s because…..I was scared. Before I met you, I had been dating someone else. I pulled a prank and said I was pregnant and guess what happened next. He left. He came in after work, I joked around said I was pregnant for a prank, and he stood from the table and ran away.” You said breaking down into tears.  Miles hair had covered his eyes as the story set it. Before you could register what was happening, you felt Miles’s lips on your and you couldn’t help but fall under a spell and return the kiss. 

Pulling away, Miles pressed a hand against you still flat stomach. “This is our child. Not a prank. Not even a joke. You and me, we will be parents in nine months and I couldn’t be any happier.” Miles said pulling you against his chest and hugging you tightly. “To think that your previous boyfriend, before me, would even run out like that. Did he not realize it was a prank?” Miles asked. You looked down and shook your head. “No. I later found out that he had been cheating on me the entire time were were in a relationship. I only found out when I came to grab the last few things. It hurt, but not as much as having someone say no to a child.” You said. Miles grinned and wrapped you in a hug again.

You stared at the massive building in front of you. Miles smiled and pressed his hand against the small of your back. You both walked in and smiled when all the incarnates turned to great you both. As the day progressed into night, all you and the incarnates did was joke around, play games, and reenacted the old times. You couldn’t help but laugh at their stupid demonstrations about the old goof of moments that you all had. “Ok everyone, we have had our fun for tonight. Now it’s time to get serious. My Wife has something very important she would like to tell you all. Everyone turned to you and couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed. However, you were going to tell them. You gave them all a bright smile before opening your mouth. 

“Get ready to welcome another human body! I’m pregnant!”

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Cain:

You had just gotten ready for bed when you phone buzzed on the table next to you bed. You turned your head from the book you were reading and grabbed your phone. You opened the device and saw a text from your husband. “Running a bit late. I will be home soon.” You laughed softly and replied to his text. Ever since the war ended, Cain had been a bit different. He had been serious and hard-headed during the war, which, now that you think about it, it is good that he was a little hard-headed or he wouldn’t be here with you. You pressed your hand against your stomach and smiled when you heard the front door opening. You grinned and removed the sheets and raced downstairs to you husband. 

More like you vampire husband. He turned his head when you bounded down the stairs and smiled brightly up at him before wrapping your arms around him. He smiled and sighed in relief and wrapped his arms around you. “Wait. Your scent is different. What’s going on?” He asked pulling away with wide eyes and shocked look. “Honey. I promise I have just been going to my job at the rehabilitation center and I have been at home too. The reason my scent is different is because I’m a new woman.” You said grinning and racing your arms to show off your muscles. Your husband pressed his hand to his mouth before laughing loudly. “Tell me, why has your scent changed.” He said as both you and Cain made your way to the kitchen. You smiled.

“You will know if you open the oven.” You said tucking your arms behind your back as you watched you husband eye the oven with a raised eyebrow. He turned back to you and you grinned and pointed to the oven. He turned back to the oven and opened it. Inside the oven was a roll or bun. He took it out and within a second, he snapped his head back towards you and the roll dropped from his hand. “Is it true?” He asked moving back towards you. You smiled brightly and nodded your head. “That’s right love! I’m pregnant!” You said smiling happily. You opened your arms when you saw your husband on the edge of tears. 

He raced forwards and wrapped his arms around you and hugged you tightly. You felt tears falling onto your shoulder as he started sobbing. “I can’t believe good things have been happening to me!” He wailed before pulling back and pressing his lips against yours. Mindful and gentle so his fangs wouldn’t puncture your lips. You smiled at how gentle and sweet he was being. Pulling back from the kiss, you both stood in the kitchen panting and gasping for air. “I can’t believe I am having a child with the woman I love the most.” Cain whispered smiling happily. His arms wrapped around you one last time before he pulled back and grinned. “Why don’t we go and tell the others?” He said grinning. You couldn’t help but smile. “Maybe tomorrow. You and I both need sleep.” You said leading him up to bed.

{Next Morning}

After you and Cain had gotten breakfast, you walked hand in hand to the rehabilitation center with smiles on their faces. “I can’t wait to see what their expression will be when they find out you are pregnant.” Cain said tightening his grip on your hand ever so gently. You couldn’t help but laugh lightly at how protective he was starting to become. “You are getting really protective there romeo.” You said laughing as he gave you an offended face. You laughed even harder. “Ok ok, I get it. It’s because you love so much. Am I right?” You asked turning your head to look at your husband. A bright red blush sat on his face and you couldn’t help the laugh the left your lips.

As you both walked into the building, you could hear the incarnates fighting over something. You rolled your eyes and walked over to the bell that sat off to the side. You grabbed the hammer next to it and slammed it against the brass of the bell. It rang out causing the incarnates to freeze. They turned to see you and Cain standing there glaring at them and their arms crossed. “What the hell are you idiots fighting about?” Cain asked as both you and him walked over to them. They told them what they were arguing about and before they knew it, Cain and Y/n were both laughing hard. 

“What are you laughing about?” Hank asked walking towards them. He wrapped you and Cain in a hug and smiled brightly. “It’s great to see you two again though.” Hank said laughing. Cain and you looked at him and smiled. “It has been a while hasn’t it.” Cain said giving Hank a high-five before turning back to his wife. “Alright guys, I know that me and Y/n just go here, but we want to make a special announcement. I know that all of you are going to find it amazing and you will be just as excited as I was when I found out.” Cain said turning to you.

“Guys, I’m pregnant!”

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Claude:

Claude groaned in frustration as more paperwork was slammed on his desk. “I swear, I’m going to lose my wife when I don’t even show up for dinner.” He said as he started going through papers. Claude looked at the amount of papers left and sighed in frustration. He pulled out his phone and called his wife. He explained that they had dropped of more paper for him to complete. He could hear how happy she sounded but could hear the hurt underlining that happiness. He sighed angrily after talking with you. He looked around the office and found someone. “Hey guys, I need someone to finish these papers for me. I need to go and meet my wife for our anniversary.” Claude has never seen some one move that fast in his entire life before.

He waved at the few people that came to do the rest of the paperwork. He grabbed his bag and raced out the door. A smile present on his face as he ran all the way back home. He slammed open the door scaring you in the process. You turned around and couldn’t hold back the smile. “You managed to come home after all.” You said smiling and walked over to the cupboard to grab Claude a plate, a fork and knife, along with a cup and bowl. Claude and you talked all throughout dinner and towards the later evening. You and Claude sat on the couch with you resting against his chest and his arm wrapped around you as you watched a movie. 

“Hey Claude, I want to tell you something extremely important.” You said looking at him with a hint of fear mixed into your eyes. “What is it? He asked turning the tv off so you had his undivided attention. You smiled happily. You began playing with your fingers and forgot how you were going to tell him you were pregnant. “Claude, you promise you won’t leave me when I tell you this?” You asked. He looked at you before holding up his left hand and pointing to the ring that sat on his ring finger. “You own me and I own you. We own each other and we are partners. You can tell me anything.”Claude said smiling at you.

You felt tears fill your eyes. Your hands pressed against your mouth and a smile appeared on your lips. You found the right man. “Well,” You started shaking a bit from the pressure. “I just recently found out that I am pregnant and a few tests show that the child is yours.” You said looking straight at the ring that lay on your finger. It was silent and you were beginning to grow scared. “Sorry.” You whispered and went to stand when a hand gently grabbed your hand and pulled you back down. “I can’t wait to meet the little guy. I can’t believe that I am going to be a father. I hope that I can be the perfect father for the little.” Claude mumbled on and on. You couldn’t help but laugh. You found yourself being wrapped in strong arms an all you could do was hide your face as you began crying. Claude wrapped his arms around you and held you close to his chest as you cried. 

His own tears of joy slipping down his cheeks as he held you tightly against his chest. You had been the best thing to have happened to him and he was even happier when you told him that you were pregnant with his child. He had wanted to have children of his own but could never find the right girl to marry to make that dream come true. Yet, here he is, with a beautiful and loving wife, and she was all his. No one else could have her and he was glad that he asked her to marry him. “Hey Y/n, why don’t we head for bed, and tomorrow, we can go and visit the other incarnates and tell about the big news.” Claude said looking down at his tired wife. You looked up and nodded your head and smiled lazily as he picked you up and carried you to your shared room.

The next morning came faster than they had realized it. You stood from your side of the bed and got ready for the day. You and Claude had made friends with the incarnates when you both learns that they were being rehabilitated in a nearby town. They had immediately become great friends with all the incarnates that there in the facility.  The incarnates had their favorites though. You had gotten the favor of Willam, the dragon incarnate, Abi, the hydra incarnate, Hank the werewolf and Roy the werewolf. Your husband got the behemoth and the other creatures making you laugh. After goofing around for nearly half the day, you smiled at all of them. 

You and Claude started talking with the incarnates and told them what the outside world was like. They couldn’t leave the facility if they hadn’t taken control of their incarnate, and so far, they have been doing a wonderful job. They continue to make fast recoveries and before you knew it, they were let out to roam around and see what would happen. “Alright you guys, I have a big announcement for everyone.” You said giving all the incarnates and your husband and bright smile. All of them turned their attention towards you and smiled brightly. “What is it you want to tell us?” Roy asked looking at the girl. You grinned and pointed to your stomach. 

“I’m totally pregnant!”

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Danny:

You and Danny have been married for nearly 6 years now and you couldn’t be happier. However, lately, you and Danny have been super down. You sat on your bed with your knees up to your tear stained face. Danny was sitting on the floor next to you looking at your wedding pictures. “I didn’t marry you so that we could have children, you know. I married you because I love you for who you where and how beautiful you are. If we never get the chance of having a child together, that's ok. I still have you and that’s all I care about. I don’t need anything else if you are by my side.” Danny said standing up and wrapping his arms around your form. Your arms moved and wrapped around your husband and you cried freely.

He pulled away from the hug and pressed a gentle kiss to your forehead. “I have to go to the rehabilitation center a few more times this month.” Danny said standing up. You smiled and watched him leave before racing to the bathroom. You emptied your stomach into the toilet and just sat there. “W-What is going on?” You whispered. You crawled over to the cabinet and pulled out a pregnancy test. Waiting was agony. You didn’t feel sick this morning when you were talking to Danny and before he left that afternoon. You turned your head when the time was up and you looked at the test and your eyes widened. 

You felt your heart explode with excitement and happiness. You jumped around in the bathroom laughing. “It finally happened Danny!” you cheered happily. You sank to your knees and cried happily on the floor. You stared at the pregnancy test and clenched it tightly. You stood, raced into your room and grabbed your purse. You raced down stairs and put your shoes on and raced out the door. You went straight to the doctors and asked if they could do a few tests to make sure that what the test told you was true. After a few hours of taking tests, the doctors came back with a piece of paper smiling. “Congratulations Mrs. Price. You’re pregnant!” The doctor said handing her ultrasounds as well. 

You covered your mouth and tears started flowing from your eyes. “Finally.” You whispered after the doctor left. You moved off the examination table and tucked the ultrasound in your purse. You raced to the store and grabbed a baby rattle, and a little baby bottle. You ran home and began wrapping everything up. “I can’t wait to see Danny and the other’s reaction.” You whispered. Grabbing the last of you things, you made your way to the big building that stood off to the side of the big mountains in the forest. You couldn’t understand why everyone wanted them to get the rehabilitation if they wanted it far away from all civilization.

As you make your way to the building, you could see all the incarnates outside laughing and talking with Danny. You couldn’t help but smile when you saw him. “Danny!” You called out racing over to him and hugging him tightly. “Y/n? What happened to make you smile like this?” He asked a grin on his face as you pulled back. You sat back on your knees and handed the wrapped gift to him. You sat back and watched as the other incarnates gathered around Danny to watch as he opened the gift. 

You covered your mouth and tears started to fall down her face when he pulled out the first gift. It was a bib that said; “Hi daddy! Hi mommy!” and the look the flashed over Danny’s eyes. “Is it true?” He asked looking up at Y/n with wide eyes. Everyone looked between the two before it clicked. Roy raced over to you and hugged you tightly. “Are you pregnant?!” He squealed. You looked back at him and then to your husband. A smile crossed your lips and your eyes filled with tears. “Yes. I’m pregnant!” You said. Both Roy and Abi started jumping around screaming happily and Danny stood from his spot. He raced towards you and wrapped his arms around you and spun around. “I am so happy right now!” Danny said before pressing his lips against your in happiness. 

“I’m gonna be a dad.” Danny said brightly. You laughed and hugged him tighter. The incarnates around them were just running around screaming; “I’m gonna be an uncle!” “I’m gonna be an aunt!” making you and Danny laugh. You and Danny sat and watched everyone goof off for the rest of the time after you announced your pregnancy to them. You leaned your head on Danny’s shoulder and closed your eyes. You held the small figurine of a mother, a father, and a baby. You ran your finger over the small item. Danny looked over at you and a smile crossed his face and he pressed his lips against your head.

“I can’t wait to meet our child.”

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Edgar:

When you first meet Edgar, he only considered you a friend. You were ok with that until you found out his wife and only child passed away. He had come to your house, at 3 am, in tears, and sopping wet from the rain. “Edgar?” You said moving over and ushering him inside. You grabbed a towel and began drying his head when he took your hand in his. “I want to take back what I said about you being a really good friend.” He said making you freeze. He turned around and pulled you against his chest and held you tightly. “I want to marry you.” He whispered. You pulled your head back. “What about your wife and child?” You asked. 

Edgar looked down. “They died in a car accident not to long ago.” He replied. Your eyes widened when you heard the news. You looked towards him and saw the tears building up in his eyes. You pulled him close and allowed him to cry. “It’s going to be ok.” You whispered. He looked up at you and smiled. He stood back up and pressed a kiss to your forehead. You smiled brightly and closed your eyes. You were happy. You opened your eyes to see his first wife and child smiling at you. “Take care of him for us.” The woman said smiling.

You sat on your bed staring at the pictures of your wedding day. You couldn’t help but smile brightly when you saw the happiness that was captured in Edgars eyes. You couldn’t help the overwhelming happiness that you felt when you looked at the beautiful pictures sitting on your dresser. As you stood to get ready to go meet you husband, you felt your stomach turn and you raced to the bathroom. You empty your stomach and sat on the floor. You stood and looked at yourself in the mirror. You couldn't help the smile that crossed your face. You grabbed a pregnancy test and took it. 

The two lines stared back at you and you couldn’t be happier. You grabbed your bag and headed down stairs. You knew that if you tried to eat anything, you were going to throw them back up. You grabbed some water and your car keys and headed the facility you worked at. Yup, that’s right, you work at the rehabilitation center that the incarnates and your husband are at. You made your way into the building when you made it to the massive circular building that was tucked close to the mountain side. Your smile grew bigger as you pulled into a parking spot. You turned your car off, grabbed your purse and keys and headed into the building. 

“Good morning Y/n! How’s everything at home?” A coworker asked smiling at you. Then she narrowed her eyes and looked her up and down. A smile appeared on her face and she dropped the papers she had and raced over to you. “You’re practically glowing. What happened?” She asked looking and you brightly. You couldn’t help but get excited and your started giggling. She looked at you with a raised eyebrow and a big smile on her face. “What are you giggling about?” She asked.  “I’m asking for maternity leave.” You said. You coworker took a few seconds before her jaw dropped and she started screaming and jumping around with you. 

“Oh my gosh! I’m so excited for you!” She said. “What happened out here? We heard screaming, are you two ok?” Hank asked as he and the other incarnates including your husband came running into the front room. You couldn’t help but laugh that they thought something bad happened. “We’re fine. However, you guys won’t be seeing his one for a little bit though.” She said making all of them turn to your coworker with raised eyebrows. “What are you talking about?” Edgar asked moving towards his wife. He wrapped his arms around her waist and laid his head on her shoulder.

You placed your hand on his head and laughed lightly at his words. “Hon, what she’s trying to say is that I am going to ask for maternity leave early. I was coming to surprise you.” You said smiling brightly. He turned and looked at you. His eyes growing wider from what you just said. “Wait. Don’t tell me. Your pregnant!” He said with a smile growing on his face. He scooped you up and spun you around while laughing. The rest of the incarnates were practically screaming in excitement. You couldn’t help but laugh at how all of them and your husband were acting when they were told the news. You were laughing and crying at the same time. 

Edgar hugged you tightly and pressed kisses all over your face. “I can’t believe I get the chance to be a father all over again. I am so happy I can’t even express it.” Edgar smiled brightly. You couldn’t help the tears that were falling down you face. You wiped them away and a smile crossed your lips. Edgar buried his face in your neck and smiled. “I am so happy. I can't tell you how happy I am.” He whispered with tears falling down his face. He pressed a kiss to your forehead and then your lips. “I made the best choice marrying you.” He whispered pulling you closer to his chest.

“I was lucky to have waited for you.”

By far the longest One-shot I have done! I hope that you all enjoy it and I hope that you enjoy it!

#To the abandoned sacred beasts   #Hank  #Cain  #Edgar  #Danny  #Theo  #Abi #Claude  #Roy  #William  #Miles  #Christopher  #Arthur  #Reader telling her hubby she’s pregnant  #cute  #Reader  #adorable  #enjoy #requested #Anon #this took so long to write I hope that you like it 

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Yellow tinted glasses

Dyslexic!Holtzmann x Fem!Reader Words: 1,713

For @emojicait who has been super patient with me – thank you!!

Reader is the newest member of the Ghost Busting gang. The reader is their PR guru, research Queen and Holtzmann’s crush and their relationship is blossoming until Holtzmann loses her googles and breaks her glasses.

A/N: I’m basing my knowledge on using coloured overlays and coloured glasses purely on my brother’s experiences growing up. I am more than willing to edit details if it is wrong and if it is I mean no offence or generalisation.

“A wise woman once said: Always carry a knife.” Holtzmann announced as she sauntered around the back of your desk, leaned herself over the back of your chair and held a Swiss Army knife in front of your face. You didn’t look up from the press release you were tweaking, “Wasn’t it you who said that Holtz?” “Yes and we all agree that it was fabulous advice,” She gestured around the empty lab to an invisible audience, “So why did I find your knife abandoned on Kevin’s desk? You know we don’t let him have knives.”

You turned your swivel chair around to face Holtzmann, her grinning face inches from yours, “I’m surprised you trust me with knife Holtzy. Maybe I felt it lying around so that you’d have to come and find me?” You teased softly and resisted the urge to grin with pride when a blush dusted over her cheeks. “Well then, it’s your lucky day.” She smirked and dropped the closed knife into the front pocket of your shirt before taking your hands and pulling you up out of your chair. Shaking your head you half-heartedly tried to pull away from her, “Holtz I need to finish this press release.” She gently pulled you back towards her doing a weird angular dance with her elbows, “C’mon dance with me. You can finish that festival of yawns anytime.” With that she pulled pen-sized device from behind her ear and pressed the top of it until the CD player turned up louder and blasted out the Saint Trinian’s Chant. You grinned at her and took your hands from hers long enough to tuck one of her wild curls behind her ear; how she invented these little devices you’d never know.

“You know, I wouldn’t have to do this press release at all if you hadn’t let the ghost that we were chasing slime that guy.” You chastised slightly as she twirled you around. “He was harassing you, you’re welcome.” She said rocking her head in time with the song. “He was warning me that we were going to get a car parking ticket.” You replied and laughed as she pouted at you. Holtzmann had thought he was flirting with you and lead the ghost over to him to slime him, you knew that and honestly it was so adorable and just so Holtzmann. She’d smashed her goggles on that particular adventure and you were waiting for her replacement pair to arrive. You danced together in a world all your own with a rhythm that no one else could follow.  

The pair of you did this regularly, your dances becoming more frequent and closer. You’d both realised your feelings for one another but both of you were waiting for the other to make a move. Not because you were afraid of rejection but you knew that Erin and Abi had a bet on who would break first and you’d decided to take sides.

Holtzmann looped her arm around your waist and you guided you until you were flush against her. She nodded her head to the song and brought her other hand up to her mouth in a fist like it was a microphone and she was singing the words to you, “Victorious. Rebellious. We do as we damn well please. Until the end, St Trinians! Defenders of anarchy!”

“Well that sounds like you Hol-” Your teasing was cut off by the realisation that you and Holtzmann were so close that her nose banged into yours. You swallowed hard and let a shaky breath dance across her lips, “I’m willing to lose the bet if you’re okay with that.” Holtzmann’s grin made her lips even more tantalisingly close, “You’re lucky I’m not socially skilled enough to be bothered that you’d have just ruined a moment.” “Stop putting yourself down.” You managed to get the words out before your lips followed and you finally got to run your hands through her beautiful hair. Romantic as always, her hands found your backside instantly, like she’s been waiting for permission to grab hold of you for weeks, and pulled you against her as you kissed. When the need to breathe again pushed you apart Holtzmann gave you a cheeky grin and hurried to pull the scarf that she was wearing over her head so that she could rush back to you without being strangled by the accessory. She whipped the scarf up over her head with a dramatic flair but her face fell when you heard glass smash.

Her glasses had gotten caught in her scarf and been thrown to the floor and had smashed on the floor. “No, no no no no.” Holtzmann put her hands to her head, her expression full of stress, “I’m still waiting for my replacement goggles. Oh shit.” “Holtz it’s okay, we’ll order you knew glasses too. They’ll come the same time as your goggles I’m sure.” You tried to calm her, surprised by the sudden shift. It didn’t work. “No that won’t work.” She snapped before snatching her scarf from the table and storming off leaving you staring at where her glasses and your romantic moment lay smashed on the floor.

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The next day you and Holtzmann dodged each other, you avoided eye contact and she instead spent the day glaring at her blueprints and swearing under her breath. Patty and Erin, wanting an excuse to escape the atmosphere, went out to fetch dinner for you all. You were downstairs digging through your stacks of books looking for one that you knew you had somewhere that would help with your current job when Abi caught you. “Hey Y/N.” She said softly when you’d triumphantly yanked the book free from the stack. “What’s up Abi?” You asked and blew the dust off of the book. Abi looked around awkwardly, “I wanted to talk to you about you and Holtz.” “I don’t think there is a me and Holtz right now.” You replied and tried to keep the hurt from your voice. Abi held her hands out, “No, no. Look she’s just frustrated at the minute and she’s being stubborn and not asking for help because she doesn’t want to embarrass herself in front of you. C’mon, you guys are crazy about each other.”

“Asking for help with what Abi?” You asked. She bit her lip, “I’m sorry but I can’t tell you. I promised that I wouldn’t but please don’t take Holtz’s mood as her giving up on the idea of you two.” You nodded and she took that as agreement and left you to your thoughts.

A few hours later you sat to your laptop with your notepad on your knee. You read your scrawled notes and went over what you’d just learned in your mind again. In the end you’d resorted to various Google searches about coloured glasses and had come to the conclusion that Holtzmann was Dyslexic and the yellow glass in her glasses helped the words to be clearer to read. You wanted to whack yourself with your notepad for not realising it sooner; your friend in childhood had used coloured overlays to lay on their paper to help with their reading. It was the same principle. Now you knew what you had to do to help Holtzmann.

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“I’m going to work on the packs this morning; I don’t want to bother with blueprints today.” Holtzmann told Abi, Erin and Patty as they wandered into the office, she offered it as an offhand remark but Abi could hear the stress laced into it.

Kevin greeted them at the door, “Hi guys, glad you’re here, the printers broken.” “How many times have we got to tell you Kevin? Do not open the printer while carrying coffee.” Patty shook her head at their assistant, Abi joined her and Erin… well Erin drooled.

“I didn’t touch it,” He held his hand up in defence, “I think the papers gone off.” “Off?” Holtzmann mouthed to Abi who pulled a face. They followed him into the office and to his desk which was covered in reams of yellow paper. “I’ve checked it all, it’s all gone off.” Kevin gestured to the papers. “No, Kevin honey, that’s not off. It’s just yellow paper.” Abi tried to explain.

Kevin didn’t buy it, “No it’s like milk.” “Yeah, yeah it’s like milk.” Erin mumbled, her eyes never leaving Kevin. “You need to stop that.” Abi warned Erin and Patty agreed.

Holtzmann ignored them and she gently ran her hands along the packs of paper as she made her way to her desk where you were stood with your back to her replacing her papers that you’d reprinted onto the yellow paper. “Caught you.” Holtzmann shouted in your ear. With a squeal you tried to scramble onto her desk in fright but her soft hands on your hips kept you rooted to earth. You turned and slapped her arm before putting your hand to your beating heart. “You nearly gave me a heart attack.” You told her but you couldn’t stop your smile at your closeness again. “Thank you.” She said softly, “For the paper.” “What are you talking about? I just wanted to brighten up the office.” You said innocently and balanced your arms on her shoulders. “You don’t have to be coy.” She said and nudged your nose with hers. “Sorry, it just seemed like you didn’t want to talk about it.” You told her, “And I wanted to make it easier for you until your glasses get delivered.” “I don’t want to talk about it.” She answered truthfully, “Why talk when you can make out?” “You’re such a dork.” You teased. “I’m your dork.” She corrected and leaned into you so that she could nip at the tip of your nose before pouring her gratitude into kissing you.

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ON THE PATH OF ALLAH: TIPS TO REMAIN STEADFAST By Zaynab Hamdi Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) says: “Indeed, good deeds do away with misdeeds.” [Qur’an: Chapter 11, Verse 114] Isn’t that amazing? Not only do you get rewarded for any good action that you do, but your bad deeds decrease. Imagine if that was the rule in exams: for every correct answer you got, one mistake would be erased. We would be scoring 100% on every exam! However, too often we forget this mercy Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) has bestowed upon us when we deal with each other. When someone makes a change in their lifestyle to become closer to Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) by becoming more productive, one of the most difficult obstacles for them, surprisingly, can arise from family and friends. Has it ever happened that when you take steps to invest your time in a way that pleases Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He), one of the obstacles you face can be the people closest to you? As you realize the value of time and the importance of spending it in a way that pleases Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He), you realize that hobbies you used to enjoy no longer appeal to you or environments that you once loved become uncomfortable — and it may happen that those same environments are the ones you shared with your friends, or even your own family. Whenever you make a conscious effort to avoid these situations because you no longer want to be in that sort of atmosphere, you may end up with possible responses such as: “But you never had a problem with free mixing before!” “You used to listen to music every single day.” “Since when did you become so strict, don’t you remember what you used to be like?” “This is just a phase, I bet it won’t last…” All of this can be difficult because the people you care about the most are pulling you down by reminding you of what you used to be like and using that to discredit the sincerity of your actions now. Sometimes it happens that when you express your discomfort with certain environments, it is implied that you are judging those around you, which is not the case. So, what are some practical ways to potentially overcome this obstacle without compromising your principles or repelling everyone around you? 1. COMMUNICATE YOUR PREFERENCES POLITELY Sometimes, a simple polite explanation is all that is needed to help people around you understand why you no longer feel comfortable with certain things. However, an explanation does not necessarily mean having a collection of Islamic evidence at hand to present to everyone, nor engaging in debates where the aim is to prove others wrong in showing what is halal (permissible) and what is haram (forbidden). Neither does it mean being apologetic or embarrassed about the fact that you want to spend your time in a way that pleases Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He). 📌 REFRAIN FROM OUTRIGHT CRITICISM In life, we have met at least one type of practising Muslim, sometimes known as the “haram police.” I must admit that I was once this way. I found that when I chose to try to spend my time in a way that pleases Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He), I would criticize and judge others who didn’t follow suit. The phrases you generally hear from these kinds of people are something along the lines of: “Astaghfirullah, that’s haram; what’s wrong with you!” “Sister, this is haram, the clothes you’re wearing aren’t proper hijab.” “Brother, the music you are listening to is forbidden and let me tell you about the punishment of it on the Day of Judgement.” Or sometimes the most frustrating one can be the unsolicited advice from the random stranger who comes to you and without an introduction says: “Salam brother/sister, what you’re doing is not actually permitted in Islam…” 📌 GIVE ADVICE GENTLY, KINDLY What I want to highlight here is the etiquette by which we advise others. As Muslims, we should help one other to become better; however, we should do it in an eloquent manner, not by engaging in an aggressive debate nor by condemning someone. We should also do so in private, not in front of others, to avoid embarrassing the other person. You cannot force someone to change, and more often than not, putting pressure on them can push them away. To constantly give an image of Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) as a disciplinarian rather than The Most Compassionate, The Most Merciful, does not invite people to join you in coming closer to Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He).Always try to communicate with eloquence and kindness. Remember that everything is halal except what Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) has explicitly forbidden, not the other way around. If the situation arises where you need to explain to someone changes that you’ve made, explain in a polite manner that in becoming closer to Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He), what you may previously have accepted and enjoyed, you no longer feel right about doing, and that it would mean a lot to you if people could accept and understand that. That’s all. However, keep in mind that not everyone will be understanding; some people will take offence. Therefore, you also need to be patient and realize that some people will come around in their own time. 2. COME UP WITH ALTERNATIVES Being closer to Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) does not mean an end to your social life. It doesn’t mean rejecting every invite out because it’s not Islamic. You can propose alternative suggestions for gatherings that don’t make you feel like you have to compromise your beliefs. For example, you could suggest a quiz night where people are split into teams and are asked questions on different topics with a prize for the winning team. Or you could organize a bi-weekly Islamic circle where each participant is required to do a presentation and score each other. I have been to different Islamic circles and I know that they can sometimes be a great place to catch up on sleep, as they’re not engaging and can sometimes be a monotonous lecture. However, an Islamic circle that I currently attend overcame that by awarding teams points based on the creativity of presentations and, as a result, the halaqah included short plays, quizzes and group activities that really made it a fun place to be. However, not every outing has to be in the form of an Islamic circle. Instead, you can substitute the location, for example, to some place that is more comfortable. So places that serve alcohol or play loud music can be replaced with going on a picnic to the park, or holding a dinner at someone’s house. Time spent enjoying each other’s company is precious and can make others realize that you becoming closer to Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) does not mean you have become anti-social. 3. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH RIGHTEOUS COMPANY Prophet Muhammad ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) said: “A man is upon the religion of his best friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends.” [Sunan Abi Dawud] This doesn’t necessarily mean making a new set of friends and distancing yourself from anyone who does not share your beliefs. Rather, it is easier to do things when you have support and encouragement from people around you. If you are one of a few who have started making changes to become closer to Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He), it can be difficult to sustain those changes if you are on your own, so a conscious effort needs to be made to be around those who encourage you to do good and help you maintain and increase your good deeds. 📌 DO YOUR PART You can join local halaqahs, but what if none exist local to you? Start your own! What if you’re not ready for that? How about starting a group chat on Whatsapp for Islamic reminders, where people can send pictures, duas and verses from the Qur’an to help each other in the day? You could find out if there are any events or opportunities to volunteer at your local masjid to expand your social circle. Constantly make dua to Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) to keep you firm on the right path and send righteous friends your way. 4. PICK YOURSELF BACK UP Sometimes you’ll slip, sometimes you may temporarily fall into old habits, and people (or Shaytan, of course) may use this to discredit how sincere your intention to change was. People will use this to encourage you to go back to your old ways because it’s easy to do so. But do you remember the verse I started with? Good deeds remove bad deeds. Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) didn’t set conditions for us to do good deeds. If you miss Fajr prayer, it doesn’t mean you have to miss the rest of your prayers. If you slip up, don’t let someone tell you that you were “pretending” to be religious and now that you’ve made a mistake you shouldn’t bother trying. Always remember the verse I opened up with and if you do something wrong, follow it with a good deed no matter how small, and let only Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) be the judge of your intentions. Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) will never get tired of giving you a new slate to start off with, nor will He diminish the value of your good deeds because of what you used to be like. The doors of tawbah (repentance) are always open, and: “…Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) loves those who are constantly repentant.” [Qur’an: Chapter 2, Verse 222 5. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE VALUE OF YOUR ACTIONS You can’t force people around you to change, and sometimes it can be painful to see those who you love and care for not taking the deen as seriously as you do. But Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) says: “…you do not guide whom you like, but Allah guides whom He wills.” [Qur’an: Chapter 28, Verse 56] So, don’t be disheartened and do your best to set an example. You never know how your actions could inspire those around you; maybe it won’t happen immediately, it may even happen after a few years. However, if somebody changes for the better after having been inspired by you, think of the amazing blessings and reward you will receive for inspiring even one person to be better and get closer to Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He). This can only be achieved with kind words and patience: “…And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you.” [Qur’an: Chapter 3, Verse 159] What other challenges did you face when you made changes to your lifestyle to make it more pleasing to Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He)? How did you overcome them? If you have other tips to offer, share them with everyone! Source: https://productivemuslim.com/tips-to-remain-steadfast/ #WriteUpOfTheDay #LearnApplyGetMotivated #SpiritualProductivityWeek #ProductiveRamadhan2018