#And perhaps unrequited crush on her bestie

[no1frankmillerhater]

Carrie Kelley x Michelle fanfic under the cut 🙏🙏

Michelle hugged her knees tightly to her chest, her hair framing the sides of her face in messy strands. “God, sometimes I think you’re actually a boy.”

Carrie Kelley froze as Michelle hunched further into herself. Michelle was upset. Carrie knew she was upset. There was no way in hell they’d be ditching calculus for a third time in a row to crowd in the dingy school bathroom if it weren’t an emergency. Michelle’s eyes were still red and puffy from crying, and in the ugly glare of the bathroom light, her face looked awfully haggard.

It didn’t stop the words from hurting.

“Sure, like I think grass is blue too.” Carrie muttered.

“No, really Carrie! You don’t act like a girl!” Michelle’s lip trembled, not meeting Carrie’s gaze. “A-and you don’t get dating boys. Like, at all.”

Something dark twisted in Carrie’s gut. She got boys. She got boys just fine. So what if she didn’t daydream about snogging them or draw pink hearts around their name like Michelle did? She understood that boys were all pricks, and they could stay the hell away from her.

“So what? I don’t need to know shit to say fuck Brad. He’s a meathead that ain’t know what’s right in front of him even if it were starin’ him in the face.”

Michelle finally glanced up at her, eyes large and shimmering. She sniffed loudly. “Really?”

Carrie sighed and crouched down next to her, avoiding the puddles. “Obviously.”

The two of them stared at the opposite end of the bathroom in silence. Carrie pretended not to see Michelle wipe her eyes and then her nose, or how she brushed her silky hair hurriedly behind her ear.

“I’m sorry. For what I said earlier.” Michelle whispered.

“It’s cool. Don’t even remember what you said now. ”

Michelle sniffed and smiled weakly at her. “It’s cool you’re like a boy. Honest. You’re so brave and your hair’s all funny like- like those boys in magazines.”

“Like the magazines your mum confiscated?”

“Carrie!”

Carrie sneered at her before it dissolved into an actual grin and the two giggled. Carrie bumped her shoulder against her best friend. “If I was a boy like Brad, I’d totally ask you to the dance. Not Janet.”

The two made a face at the name ‘Janet’. 

“If you were a boy, I think I’d keep posters of you in my room.” Michelle said, a small, genuine smile beginning to crease her face. Carrie thought it seemed to make the whole bathroom so much brighter. 

Carrie smiled softly and tucked her chin into her arms with a shrug. She felt all warm and fuzzy, imagining Michelle drawing hearts as she stared up at the poster. Carrie doesn’t think about why. 

“Well, I ain’t need to be a boy to punch Brad’s lights out for you.”

“Carrie,” Michelle scolded.

Carrie laughed.

[boxdstars]

MARS,

Has Mara ever had any crushes besides Natty? I can’t stop imagining a very silly and uncharacteristically friendly interaction between her and Isabel in which they gush to each other about cute girls and guys while lying on the floor and kicking their feet 😭

IM RUBBING MY HANDS TOGETHER LIKE A NEFARIOUS CARTOON VILLIAN— anyways. Yes.

She had a HUGE crush on Anne, unrequited. I imagine Anne was after Ominis or someone else, or perhaps just didn’t see her the same way. Their third year is just a mess of young tweens who can’t get differentiate platonic versus romantic attraction. Though Mara’s feelings are real, Seb is just confused and later realizes “oh wait no i’d never date Mar even if she liked boys”

Whole thing is a goofy square that looks like this

Anyways her crush on Anne was never resolved and went unspoken and kind of festered in her mind for years until Natty came along and she fell in love all over again, except this time it was obtainable and she was just able to be Anne’s bestie and live with that happily.

Though Amara definitely engages in gossip over pretty girls, or even Professors like Garlick, who she’s totally in love with (aren’t we all). She does it with Sebastian and Garreth a lot, so she’d definitely have that same energy with Isabel!! Even if it’s totally uncharacteristic at first, she’d definitely engage.

I also reckon their rivalry is kind of forced to be subdued in a group setting so if there’s girls gossip hour in the slytherin dorms for example, they actually start to get along!

Thank you for the ask!! 💗💗💗

[rickie-the-storyteller]

Ramble time!

WIP: Untitled Teen Romcom

High school.

The place where cliques form and break, friendships are tried and tested, hearts are broken, identities are shaped, and hallways are filled with the chatter of excited students and the smell of teen spirit.

This is the backdrop for our story. A lively high school environment, bustling with young people navigating the complexities of adolescence. And the heart of this adventure is the main cast- particularly the narrator and main protagonist. Say hello to Zeke!

Ezekiel Coleman ("Zeke")

Zeke is a great kid. He's creative, smart, funny, and an awesome friend. He gets on well with pretty much everybody. Everybody except for Hope Kamani, a girl he's known since childhood. She's technically his first crush (he was in love with her back when he was five, and even proposed to her in front of their entire Reception class lol. She didn't give him the response he wanted exactly... which may be part of why he doesn't particularly like her all that much in the present day), but nowadays he kind of awkwardly just oscillates between disdain and attraction towards her, while not really truly being able to escape her presence due to being in all of her classes in school and also his family being friends with her family (their mums are besties and cooking buddies).

He's not the most popular kid in school, but he's pretty well-liked... thoughtful, and perhaps a bit reserved, but deeply affected by his surroundings and relationships. He goes through a lot, but his arc is ultimately all about carrying the weight of unrequited love and the scars of a childhood embarrassment. His journey is one of self-discovery, learning to make sense of and balance his complex emotions and finding his place in the social hierarchy of high school.

Hope Kamani

The other main character in this story is Hope. And she's very interesting. We see her through Zeke's eyes only, so it's cool to see how he views her and how his views of her change the longer the story progresses and the more they grow up and get to know each other deeper.

Hope is the quintessential popular girl with a twist. She’s confident, sharp-tongued, and seemingly untouchable, but beneath her polished exterior lies a complex individual dealing with her own insecurities. Her relationship with Zeke is a tangled web of childhood memories, mutual annoyance, and undeniable chemistry. Zeke’s desire to see the real Hope Kamani and his sharp observations of her behaviour often hint at a deeper, more complex individual beneath the polished exterior she puts on in front of most people in her life. These two have a complex relationship (it's the whole core of this story), but their dynamic is engaging and a lot of fun to write (full of banter and roasting from both sides lol)

Aside from these two, we have their best friends and family...

Sebastian Abiola ("Seb")

Seb is a great guy! He is Zeke’s loyal best friend and the steady rock in his tumultuous life. Seb’s character adds a layer of stability and grounding to the narrative, contrasting the more volatile emotions of Zeke and Hope. Seb’s unwavering support is both a comfort and a catalyst for Zeke’s growth.

Eshe Brown

Eshe is Hope’s best friend. She's awesome! A dynamic presence with her own aspirations and quirks. She’s stylish (loves fashion and had a bit of a penchant for giving makeovers), slightly bossy, outspoken, and has an unerring knack for getting to the heart of the matter. According to Zeke, she's similar to Hope (he literally refers to her as Kamani 2.0, but just slightly more tolerable lol). In fact, she and Zeke are pretty good friends, too. This friendship becomes slightly awkward once she and Seb, a mutual friend (Zeke's best friend, btw) start developing feelings for one another. It's all good... like, nothing too bad happens or anything. They all stay friends, and Seb and Eshe's romantic relationship is pretty chill and unproblematic lol. Super straightforward (which again, contrasts a lot with the tumultuous nature of Zeke and Hope's whole thing).

Ultimately, Eshe is important because she acts as a bridge between Zeke and Hope. She represents the middle ground between them in a lot of ways.

Jacob Harrison ("Jake")

Another good friend of Zeke's. Also the prankster/comedic relief character, mainly (I mean, they all have their funny moments, but a lot of the big wacky shenanigans come from Jake). His easy-going friendship with Zeke offers moments of respite and joy amidst the drama. He’s the kind of friend who can turn a bad day around with a well-timed joke or a spontaneous adventure.

Auntie Kamani (this is how Zeke refers to her in the story, but they aren't actually related at all lol)

Auntie Kamani is Hope's mother, and the nurturing heart of the story. Her warmth, kindness, and cultural pride create a sense of home and belonging for both Hope and Zeke.

Her home, filled with the aromas of Kenyan cuisine and the sounds of lively conversation, is a really huge, important place in the story - it has become a safe space for Zeke over the years. Like a sanctuary.

Her pride in her culture, wise teachings, delicious meals, and heartfelt advice offer a grounding force for him. Her character also serves as a touchstone for exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the importance of community.

There are other characters, too... some of my favourites being people like Matthew Spencer, Hope’s ex-boyfriend whose departure leaves a void in her life. His character, though not physically present in the current timeline, casts a long shadow over Hope and Zeke’s interactions (as well as Hope's relationships with various other characters in the story), serving as a benchmark for what Hope is looking for in a relationship.

Then there's Amy Devin, Zeke's science partner. Her quiet confidence and supportive nature make her an essential part of Zeke’s journey, providing him with a perspective that’s both grounded and insightful. Their partnership in science class evolves into a deeper friendship, and even slightly more, as they bond over shared interests and mutual respect.

But yeah. That's the characters in this thing. Btw, it's also set in the UK. These characters are British lol. I've lived here my whole life, so it's easier to write for this setting. There are also 3 parts to it - 1 being Year 11 (ages 15-16), 2 being Year 12 (16-17) and 3 being Year 13 (17-18).

Hope this sounds cool to you! It's my main focus right now, and I love where this is going. And my sister gave me the idea for the premise, so it's like I'm doing this for her in a way. This might be why my goal is to be completely finished with it by next June, because that's when her birthday is!

HELLO! CALLING ALL WRITERS

Please PLEASE ramble to me about your WIP. Getting ready for a dance concert and I'm stressed AF and am craving writblulr knowledge. Mutuals, anyone, if you have a story you're wanting to talk about. I'm here and willing to listen. Though I might not see all of them today as I'm tired and want to sleep when I get home I will read and respond to them eventually 👌🏻 speak.

(Quick edit. Holy crap I did not expect this many 🤣 I may not have responded to many of them because i am awful at that but i have read them all and these all sound so awesome ngl :D)

[angstama]

Unrequited love, wakasa x FEM reader x Shinichiro.??

Ok the thing is Waka have a crush on reader-chan she is also a childhood friend of his, Reader-chan only sees Waka like a best friend not aware of Waka's true feeling's, Shinichiro is Reader-chan boyfriend's he genuinely loves Reader-chan very much, at first Waka didn't know that she already have a boyfriend when he was about to meet her because she has a important thing to say to Waka, the important thing she was to say is her boyfriend Shinichiro is going to have a birthday party on his house and she needs a advice to what present she needs to buy, that's why go to Waka. In the end Waka sees his long time crush who's already is in the relationship with someone else in his mind he thinks how unfair, in Waka's POV? If it's possible of course no need to pressure 👍👍

adskfjhdk thank you for being my first request!🥺 i hope you liked this :") also been listening to this song and thought that it really paired super well w this scenario heheh!!!!

pairing:  wakasa imaushi x fem reader, shinichiro sano x fem reader

genre: angst, unrequited love

warnings: none

wakasa's pov

wakasa should've known.

he should've known when he saw your eyes shined with sparkles as if you had just fallen in love when he first brought you to meet the mysterious shinichiro sano that managed to reunite the opposing kantou gang into one.

he should've known when you started annoying him in to let you tag along whenever he has to attend the weekly black dragon's meeting.

he should've known when you no longer cling onto his arm like you usually do and rant about your god awful day as if he was the only good thing left in your life.

many people often called you two the childhood sweethearts of kantou to which the formerly named 'white leopard' would always look away with disinterested eyes to mask his quicken beating heart for you.

you were the only one who would willingly put up with his violence antics and his lethargic nature. you, who always lovingly pulled him into a warm embrace and whisper the words of "please stay safe" whenever he's out to lead his gang into the fires of hell, you who always nursed his wounds whenever he got hurt from the fights and you who had always been patient enough with him to bear the consequences of being in danger as long as he stood at the very top of japan's delinquency.

he honestly thought that he would have you for the rest of his life. that after all these years, you'd come to know his feelings and longing for you and that the two of you were definitely made for each other.

but damn, perhaps he should've told you sooner.

because now he could feel his heart crumbling into pieces when you shyly revealed the reason for wanting to meet him on one sunday morning.

"good morning bestie~" you sung a little more cheery than you usually do, slinging an arm over his shoulder when you caught him staring blankly at the selection of lollipop flavours while waiting for your arrival.

wakasa's body stiffen when he felt your burning touch on skin as you instinctively reached for his hands to grab the packet of sweets held in his clutch that he had gotten for you out of habit, knowing that you always claimed to need the sugar rush during mornings or you might quite literally die from sleep deprivation due to piling school work.

"thank you for these!" you beamed happily, popping a strawberry flavoured chewy sweet into your mouth as you proceeded to offer him some. he mentally notes your sweet smile, a soft small tugging at the ends of his lips when you pulled him towards the cafe you two often hung out at.

oh he loves you so much that he might just combust seeing you in such a cheery mood. he loves it when you're happy and carefree. it makes him feel that same way as well, instantly replacing the usual dark and empty shell in his heart.

then he remembered that you said you had something to ask him.

he glances over at you who's currently too focused on what to order from the menu with furrowed brows and a pursed lips before letting his eyes wander down your outfit. you had your hair down from your usual messy ponytail in a claw clip and for the first time in awhile, you were dressed in a black fitted top overlaid with a denim one piece suspender that allowed you to show off the derpy cute tattoos littered all over your upper arm.

he took note of the little leopard tattoo you had gotten on your eighteenth birthday. you told him that it reminded you of him and immediately fell in love with the cute design that your artist had drawn out for you. and he swore he could feel himself falling deeper for you that day. how could he not when you had literally just made a forever mark on yourself that wakasa is a part of you?

"you said you had something to ask me?" he took a sip of the iced lemon tea in front of you, heart thumping as thousands of scenario played through his head. what was so important that you had tore yourself away from your beloved bed at eight in the morning just to meet enquire him? why were you all dressed up from your usual casual attire?

a tint of red slowly fades on to your cheeks as you looked away, your fingers fumbling nervously with the straw in your iced chocolate.

were you perhaps going to confess?

"well.." you trailed off, tapping your feet against the tiled floors as you try to gather the courage to ask the million dollar question. "shin's birthday is coming up and you know... this is my first year celebrating his birthday as his girlfriend and i really wanna get him something special so i was wondering if you could help me with that...?" you scratched the back of your head embarrassingly. it wasn't you to always be this shy and you couldn't help but to feel even small when wakasa's gaze never left yours. after all, you had never dated anyone else but being with shinichiro felt right.

wakasa could feel the air in his lungs being knocked out when the words of 'as his girlfriend' casually rolled off your tongue as if it hadn't just ripped his heart apart into shreds and slapped him hard in the face.

"w-what? you're dating shin? when?" he asked.

"about two weeks ago? i didn't want to tell you over the phone so i waited till today to tell you about it." you pouted cutely, not expecting to see wakasa's eyes dulled the more you continued on. "you're my best friend waka, of course i wanna tell you face to face." you flashed him a toothy smile. the one that he always adored but could only wince at today for he's slowly losing himself at the sight of you being so happy because of another man. the man who he introduced to you because he wanted you to meet the guy who he respected more than anything.

" i see." he lowered his gaze, feeling a bitter taste on his tongue when you continued to ramble on about how amazing and sweet shinichiro is oblivious to the cuts you're leaving on him as if he hasn't seen how great of a guy shinichiro was especially when it comes to taking care of his beloved siblings and the courageous things he did whenever he led the black dragons on the streets.

he should've told you sooner.

he should've told you sooner the things he felt whenever he was around you. how you always send his stomach bursting with fireworks and how you make him so feel so darn full.

he should've let you known all the things he would do for you just to make you happy. hell, he'd even die for you. he'd go on a killing spree for you to keep you safe. he'd gladly give up the entire world just for you.

all these for you but you had ran into the arms of another man that you had known shorter than him and he couldn't do anything about it. only watching you lovingly lean in to kiss the birthday boy's lips as everyone cheered, encouraging shinichiro to deepen the kiss and pulling you tighter into his warm embrace.

oh how unfair really, he thought.

what did shinichiro sano has that he doesn't?

//end.

[astralprcjects]

first of all, if you saw me accidentally post this when it was half done, no you didn’t <3 but anyway, i’m following the trend and throwing out some ideas for connections !! i’d love some new plots, so if any of these catch your eye pls don’t hesitate to come yell at me :))) discord is the best place to reach me ( jojo she-ra#5493 ) or tumblr ims work just fine too !! 

i get very confused whether likes are just for support or if you’re interested in any plots so pls pls just dm me or drop a reply and i’ll come to you !! i’m not scary i promise just nervous like a shaky dog <3

a few important points:

mars is a lesbian, so romantic plots can only be taken up by female and non binary characters.

rosalie is bisexual and polyamorous – they have no interest in monogamy. she likes to form connections with people, and so much prefers casual flings and dating with no strings over one night stands.

both of my characters use she and they pronouns interchangeably. please don’t refer to them as women or misgender them in any way ( i’m always happy to answer any questions if you’re confused !! )

── 👻 M A R C E L I N E

extroverted friends – a lot of mars’ friends are introverts and she loves them dearly, but sometimes they just needs to be around people who match their energy !! so friends who will happily get excited with her and share their own passions in return ?? they’re extremely loyal and latch onto people quickly, so would be over the moon for that energy to be matched. ( open – all )

the non-believer – this muse doesn’t believe in ghosts or aliens or anything supernatural. so, naturally, mars has made it her life’s mission to change their mind. they have constant debates and light-hearted fights; they both enjoy trying to prove the other wrong. ( open – all )

horror movie besties – mars loves a good scary movie, but they always appreciates a familiar shoulder to hide behind. she and this character share a passion for horror movies and have regular movie nights. they always accompany each other to see the latest scary flicks in the cinema or re-runs of old classics. ( open – all )

unrequited crush – someone that mars is close friends with, who she is sure she feels more than friendship for. they respect their boundaries and will always be afraid to tell them, but can’t help but quietly pine from a far. ( open – f/enby )

requited crush – same as above, except the other person feels the same and now they’re dancing around each other ( open – f/enby )

friends who grew apart – they used to be close, mars used to tell them everything, but something pulled them apart. perhaps they both had feelings for the same person, or your character became irritated by mars’ constant pestering. mars can also get bored easily, maybe she became bored of this person too ?? or maybe mars had a crush on them and pulled away out of panic. ( open – all (f/enby only for ex-crush) )

amicable exes – they dated for a few months and it was great, but other circumstances caused them to break up. they didn’t see each other for a while, but later reunited and realised that, although they had both moved on, they still really cared for each other and struck up a strong friendship instead. now they are each other’s go-to for relationship/dating advice, since they know each other so well. ( open – f/enby )

co-workers and work connections – mostly fellow journalists, or people who work in the magazine/newspaper industry. marcie works freelance, so she works for various publications across the city and would have contacts in most places who she can call upon for favours. they would also have a string of contacts from previous articles they’ve written; perhaps she has interviewed your character or they are someone with a lot of connections themselves which she can utilise. usually at a price, of course. ( open – all )

no man is an island – mars is desperately trying to become an author, but they can’t do it alone. so anyone who works in the industry is a valuable asset – publishers, editors, fellow authors, you name it and mars probably wants their number. she can go to these people for help and advice when she faces a setback, or just wants to use their placement in the industry to try to launch her career. they are, of course, always well compensated with baked goods and cups of coffee. ( open – all )

rivals – mars can be incredibly irritating and she knows that, but she doesn’t appreciate when people are cruel or rude to her about it. this muse simply can’t stand marcie and so the feeling is mutual and they avoid each other at all costs, even if the universe sometimes has other ideas. ( open – all )

 ── 🌹 R O S A L I E

gossip sources – people always know people who know people and rosalie is insufferably nosey. she always wants to know everything that’s going on and can never keep her opinions to herself. as such, she is an excellent person to go for if you need to rant or want impartial advice, just as long as you remember to tell her not to spread the news beforehand. otherwise the entire borough of queens might know your business by lunchtime. ( open – all )

college friends – rosalie studied at nyu from 2012 to 2016, so could have crossed paths with all kinds of people during this time !! maybe they’ve stayed in touch ever since, maybe they lost track of each other once their lives divulged but now have an opportunity to reconnect ?? ( open – all )

makeover victims – rosalie loves all things beauty (makeup, hair, nails, fashion, the full works) and, even more than that, loves experimenting on other people. these characters are her canvas; whether they have an event they’re attending, or are off on a date, or even just fancy an afternoon of being pampered, rosalie will always be at their doorstep with a fully equipped makeup kit if they just say the word. ( open – all )

practically cousins – rosa’s family is huge and they are well known for inviting anyone and everyone over for dinner, especially if those people don’t have family of their own or are far away from home. rosalie’s friends are considered family and are welcome in their home. ( open – all )

friends of her family – the above courtesy is of course extended to their family member’s friends. perhaps this muse is close to one of rosalie’s siblings, but doesn’t get along with rosa at all. the two try to get along over the dinner table (mostly to avoid her abuela’s wrath), but outside of that they bicker relentlessly and can’t seem to ever see eye to eye. ( open – all )

rivals – rosalie is an insufferable gossip who can’t keep their mouth shut unless they were sworn to secrecy. maybe she spilled a secret of your muse’s by accident and they have never forgiven her for it ?? she’s not spiteful and is very openminded so it would be something she thought was harmless or common knowledge, which also means she doesn’t really accept that she did anything wrong. ( open – all )

heartbroken – their dating life is a mess and they tend to pull away if things get too serious, so she’s likely to have a string of people who have been hurt by her distancing herself from them. maybe there was a miscommunication and rosalie thought they were only hooking up but the other thought they were dating ?? or maybe they were something more serious, but rosalie broke it off when it got too real ?? there are lots of options to play with !! ( open – all )

casual hookups – because she doesn’t want to get attached, rosalie has multiple casual partners. neither party wants anything more serious, but it is fun to hook up with each other and go out on dates without any of the strings that usually comes with that. if we want the d r a m a, perhaps your muse actually does want more, but rosalie is scared to commit. ( open – all )

industry friends – actors, directors, screenplay writers etc. the entertainment industry is a tangled mess of egos, but when you make friends you keep them close. these are people rosalie can run lines with, they tell each other about auditions and support each other through the madness that is the career path they’ve both chosen. rosalie is never afraid to speak her mind, so she is always someone that can be relied upon for constructive, impartial advice. ( open – all )

[yeaahishowedupatyourparty]

crescent hill connections: the havenwoods.

ivan havenwood.

sasha rodriguez - they’re families are very close friends and the two of them ended up dating, but keeping it a secret so that things didn’t get messy. or if they did, which they did, it wouldn’t be awkward for the rest of their family. ivan still and always will have a soft spot for sasha.  amber havenwood: little sister. - listen...a mum from the country club that he hooks up with LOL. he’d obviously just be fun for her but why not.  - someone he got engaged to. it would’ve been really quickly after breaking up with sasha. think a pete x ariana situation but he would’ve called it off within weeks so maybe now she h a t e s him.  - a few best friends he’s kept from school and uni days. 

elsie havenwood.

sasha rodriguez: one of her best friends. due to their families being close and their dad’s being business partners, they know one another really well. however, she has no idea that sasha and ivan dated; quite literally clueless.  amber havenwood: her youngest sister. amber works with elsie on her business a lot and they have a really sweet relationship.  axel huxley: she was forced to tutor him in high school, even though they were in the same year. elsie never liked him to begin with, he was lazy and she found his attitude a bit cliche. eventually she warmed up to axel and they very secretly dated because he didn’t want anyone to know...and then showed up with someone else at prom; they’re frenemies now.  - a boyfriend she had in high school before she started “tutoring” axel. maybe he broke up with her because he sensed there was more to it. i feel like that’d be her bad because maybe their relationship was really nice.  - friends! she didn’t go to uni but maybe from school or just elsewhere.  - an ex-friend. perhaps originally they were meant to go into the etsy business together but had a falling out over whatever. elsie is very dramatic and definitely would hold the grudge. 

george havenwood.

amber havenwood: little sister. - frat boy type friends. he’s currently in university for that very reason; to party, make friends and have fun. i feel like he’d be pretty known on campus and be good friends with people of that mindset.  - fwb in uni. a girl he met on campus who he regularly gets with. i doubt this man has ever had a girlfriend in his life nor does he want one, so if she has different ideas, that could get quite interesting. 

- a childhood friend who maybe has a thing for him. i feel like george would’ve been a really popular but sweet kid, until about 13, and then he changed to fit in with certain crowds. i definitely think he’d have one friend who still gets to see that side of him; so like unrequited crush but also a bestie. he’d care about her a lot though!  - one of ivan’s exes who now hook up with george behind his back, lmo. 

cora havenwood.

amber havenwood: little sister

nevaeh and ellis segrave: nevaeh is a best friend she’s made through going to university. the two of them are like peas in a pod and are on the same page about a lot of things. they have a really healthy friendship. cora was introduced to ellis through her and they often help cora with her activism around the community.  - older people who own businesses and can’t stand her because she’s always calling them out for their environmental impact and giving them bad press on blogs and in interviews. i feel like this would cause tension.  - an ex boyfriend from when she felt pressured to have one lmao. i think it would’ve been about a year and a half. cora used to be a “popular” girl and did her best to follow in the footsteps of her siblings but maybe the two of them just had nothing in common.  - her first fwb who is a girl. she’s not been openly bisexual for long, so it’d be relatively new to her. bonus points if they were friends first. double bonus points if there’s no pressure for them to officially be together.

[noraajune]

WANTED CONNECTION IDEAS

This is just gonna be a place where I dump all of the ideas I have for potential plots and connections, so if anyone would like a connection with Nora but can’t think of one then hopefully this might help a bit!! 🥰 I’ll probably edit/add to this when I think of more ideas.

All connections ideas below can be filled by any FC/muse of any gender! Romantic ones are all exes as Nora is this close [insert minuscule gap here] to admitting how much she loves Remy so 🥰

PLATONIC

001 // childhood friends Anyone from San Francisco who Nora could’ve grown up with or gone to school with who’s moved to NYC. Childhood friends who hung out with her and her sister? They could be aware she’s moved there so they look her up. Maybe someone who knew her late best friend Annie? 

002 // fellow art lovers Someone who she sees at art events or someone who goes along with her? Anyone who she’d be happy to share her art with who would be honest with her and give her a critical opinion when it’s needed. 

003 // tattoo enthusiasts Nora has seven tattoos of her own, so this could be a connection with someone who’s worked on any of her ink. All seven of her tattoos she got after moving to NYC. Could just be a connection with anyone else who loves tattoos? One day she wants to design and work on them herself and have that be her main source of income, so there could be a link with that at some point too?

004 // customer friends who look out for her as she works She’s quite savvy behind the bar and very used to people trying questionable behaviour out on her, but it’s always nice to have another pair of eyes watching what’s going on, especially for those moments when her boss Jonah is busy. Frightening off would-be harassers with a death stare makes for the start of a beautiful friendship with Nor ❤️

005 // fashion bestie Nora loves her own sense of style (not everyone does lmao). It would be cute to have a connection with someone who actually knows something about fashion - someone who’d enjoy shopping trips with her and all that fun stuff. Cue changing room montage!

ROMANTIC

001 // high school exes Nora probably dated one or two people when she was at high school in San Francisco. Back then she had no idea who she was or what she was doing, and her relationship with her sexuality was a bit of a mess. I’m open to any kind of ex dynamic here - maybe they’re happy to see each other and are glad that they’ve both seemed to find their place in the world? Or could just be as simple as they once dated and that was that? 

002 // the relationship that ended sour They dated and things ended very badly. Maybe they fought a lot? Perhaps their break-up was messy? Maybe this person cheated on her? Just anything that was bad for the both of them in the end. I’m open to plotting something out. Whatever happened between them, when they see each other again, it’s not a friendly encounter. 

003 // the first person she dated after losing annie Nora was a shell of the person she is now, and not particularly nice to be around. She was incredibly closed off, hard to read and just all around frustrating to deal with. Maybe they ended things quite quickly because she just didn’t seem to be into it whenever they spent time together?

004 // unrequited crushes These could’ve happened over the years - someone who she’s crushed on in the past or who’s crushed on her. Perhaps feelings have changed and they’ve become friends? We love cute little innocent crushes.

[damihq]

when: sunday, december 27th, evening where: jesse’s apartment who: damian & @jesse-aarons (mentions of @jamisonfm) warnings: n/a

Jesse was a ball of mixed emotions. He'd just kissed Reign, and although yes, she'd freaked out at first she had then kissed him back. He felt good about them, positive about something for once, and it was what he needed after all the drama with Damian and his brother. And speak of the devil, there he was on his couch, just as he'd said, as Jesse walked into his apartment. His expression dropped and he crossed his arms as he met his ex-best-friend's eyes. "You're not," he said, in response to their previous texts. "You're a dickhead, and you're lucky I've had a nice time out or I'd be in a much worse mood right now."

"Am too." Damian resisted the urge to stick his tongue out, and instead sunk further back into the couch. "You had a good time without me? What the fuck? You're not allowed to do that, we've talked about this, Jesse." If Jesse really had gone off and made a new bestie, what was he supposed to do? He didn't like a lot of people, making a new best friend wasn't something he was remotely interested in.

Jesse shrugged off his coat and threw it at Damian on the couch, moving to sit down in the armchair opposite from him. "Well then how about you stop having a good time with my brother? Maybe then we can discuss who I can and can't have fun with."

Damian tossed the coat off his lap and sighed, scowling back at Jesse. "I finally meet a guy who's hot, rich, and hung, and you can't even just be happy for me? So much for being my best friend, dude."

Jesse glared back, crossing his arms as he leant back. "You're disgusting, I don't need to know about my brother's dick. This is why I don't want you fucking him. I don't want to think about that. You don't just fuck your best friend's sibling, Dami. It's fucked up."

"So you're mad at me when I don't tell you, and mad at me when I do tell you? I can't win!" Damian huffed. His anger towards his friend was mostly from guilt, knowing he'd fucked up with Jesse, but he'd never exactly been great with admitting when he was wrong.

"I can't believe I have to deal with this," Jesse muttered to himself, running a hand through his hair. He stood up, unable to sit still as he shook his head again. "I'm mad because you're meant to be my best friend. Jamison isn't meant to be a part of that, he isn't meant to be that person to you! And either this is going to go to shit and you'll hate each other, putting me right in the middle of it, or it goes well and you get married and both fucking forget I exist."

"I..." For once, Damian thought his words over carefully, rather than just trying to attack the other person in the conversation. Jesse was one of the few people in his life he didn't want to see hurt. "I'd never forget you exist, J. You're my best friend."

"You say that now," Jesse shot back, hurt clear in his eyes. "But frankly, I don't know if I believe you." He knew he was likely being a bit harsh, that he'd probably blown this a bit out of proportion, but he was hurt and honestly, scared of potentially losing his best friend.

"It's not... it's not like I went out there trying to hurt you, okay?" Damian swallowed the lump in his throat and stood, uncomfortable with the seriousness of the conversation. Confrontation was something he enjoyed, generally, but not when it was like this. "I just... I don't... feel things like that for people often. Usually I just feel like I'm playing relationship, even when I'm not getting paid for it. With him, it felt... I don't know. Real."

Jesse faltered at that, clenching his jaw as he looked back at his best friend. He stepped closer, tilting his head and searching Damian's eyes as if to see if he was being honest. "So what? It's not just fucking?" he asked, voice quieter, less confrontational.

"I don't know." Damian shrugged, crossing his arms over his chest. "I mean, it's ending before it even had a chance to begin, so... I don't know what would have happened. I don't know how he feels about me."

Jesse's expression softened, and he felt the guilt eating away at him a little now. He wasn't used to seeing Damian like this, even as his best friend, he knew he didn't like letting his walls down. "You could have told me you felt like this, Dami..." he murmured.

Damian just shrugged again, trying his best to force the heat rising to his cheeks to go away. "It's stupid. And you know I don't like talking about this kind of stuff. I'm not some... stupid little schoolgirl, that gets unreciprocated crushes on people."

Jesse rolled his eyes at that, reaching for Damian's hands finally, giving them a squeeze as he tugged his friend to sit back down onto the couch. "You don't gotta be tough around me, Dami. Everyone has unrequited crushes, even if they don't admit it. And... and maybe it's not unrequited. Like, he-he agreed to be your date, right?" It wasn't easy for Jesse to just put it aside, but he also didn't like seeing Damian upset in any way.

Damian let Jesse pull him down, despite the urge to shove him away, and settled back down into the couch once again. "It doesn't matter anyway. I'll figure something else out. There's tons of people out there who'd love to be my date."

Jesse bit at his lip, sliding his arms around his best friend and dropping his head onto his shoulder. He sighed softly, "There are," he agreed quietly, not sure how to fix this. He wondered to himself what Jamison was thinking about all this, whether it meant something to him too or if he was planning on fucking around with Dami and leaving him. Something about that thought made Jesse angry, and he tightened his arms around him. "You deserve better than Jami, anyway," he mumbled quietly. "Don't tell him I said that."

A bit hesitantly, Damian lifted his hand, pushing his fingers through Jesse's hair. "I don't think I could handle better than Jamison. Not unless I wanted to get torn in two."

Jesse pouted at that, lifting his head to rest his chin on Damian's shoulder so he could look at him. "I can't believe you actually like my gross brother," he admitted, "Of all people, you decided on that brat?"

”You think he’s a brat?” Damian looked back at Jesse, his face scrunching in confusion. “When I’m your best friend?”

"I guess you're both kind of brats," he mumbled, smirking a little at Damian now. "Perhaps, me included in that too," he finally admitted, biting at his bottom lip. "I didn't mean to be a bitch. I just don't want to lose either of you."

Damian was quiet as he looked away, staring down at the floor and chewing on his lip, trying to figure out the best way to go about everything. Sure, he liked Jamison, like... kind of a lot, especially after this afternoon, but Jesse was his best friend. They'd been through a lot together, and he couldn't lose him. "Yeah." Pulling away from Jesse, he stood suddenly, grabbing his coat and tugging it on. "I've gotta go... feed the cat."

Jesse sighed and slumped back as Damian pulled away, crossing his arms as he watched him get up to leave. “Fine, be like that. But I- I support your happiness or whatever. Just know that I warned you and you’re not allowed to forget I exist.”

"I don't think I could if I wanted to, with the way you nag me all the time." Damian rolled his eyes and zipped up his jacket, smoothing down the sequined fabric. "Farrah's present for you is on your kitchen counter. She told me not to peek, but I'm assuming it's something animal printed. Just keep it in your closet, and wear it if she comes to visit - maybe post a picture on Instagram, if it's not too embarrassing. It'd mean a lot to her."

Jesse huffed but smiled slightly at that, nodding. "This isn't the end of this," he told him, lifting a hand to point at his best friend. "And thank you. I'll send her a message to say thanks too."

With another, more dramatic roll of his eyes, Damian left, allowing himself to be upset for about five full seconds, before pushing it away. He wasn't about to sit and pine over some guy he couldn't have. He was too much of a catch for that kind of thing.

[raleighjenkins]

WANTED CONNECTION IDEAS

This is just gonna be a place where I dump all of the ideas I have for potential plots and connections, so if anyone would like a connection with Raleigh but can’t think of one then hopefully this might help a bit!! 🥰 I’ll probably edit/add to this when I think of more ideas.

Romantic connections can only be filled by female or non-binary muses & ofc I completely get that jumping straight into a ship doesn’t always work, so I’m more than happy to see how they vibe first!

PLATONIC

001 // bestie who rlly knows him well Someone Raleigh is close to who he actually opens up to. He doesn’t mean to be such a closed book, it’s just the way he is, but he’s selective with who he shares his innermost thoughts and feelings with. That said, he is very in touch with how he feels. He’s not a “bottle things up” sort of person. I’d love him to have a friend he’s just really comfortable around and feels zero judgement from, so he feels like he can confide in them. In return, he’d keep all of their thoughts, feelings and secrets safe too. 

002 // a party squad A group of friends he can really let off steam with. People who are good fun and bring out the party animal in him (because it’s definitely in there). Could be people he meets up with after gigs, or just on weekends.

003 // childhood friends He has a couple of childhood friend connections, but these are always good basis for plots! He’s lived in Queens his whole life so could be someone from school or someone who lived near him? Up for all kinds of dynamics - maybe someone who didn’t see eye to eye with him? Someone who tried to get under his skin maybe? I’m up for plotting something out here.

004 // music friends Fellow musicians. He has a few select people he’ll jam with and share his music with. Or could just be anyone who’s been to one of his gigs and had fun. A ‘fan’ maybe? Although he definitely doesn’t think of himself having fans. 

005 // neighbours Anyone who lives near him? Maybe they’ve heard him crawling home in the early hours? Maybe they can hear his music and they don’t like it?

ROMANTIC

001 // the one he pines for Okay, so, this one is super cute and I need it if anyone’s feeling it. A girl he’s known for most of his life and he’s just lowkey in love with her. He’s not at all forthright with his feelings, so she has no idea at all, but perhaps some of his nearest and dearest have noticed that he’s a bit different when he’s around her? Maybe he’s written a song (or three) about her? And she’s super supportive of his music but really has absolutely no idea how he feels. So that probably makes his pining even worse. Will he ever tell her how he feels and will anything ever happen between them? 😭

002 // the rebound Basically an ex who ended things with him because she felt as though he was giving her nothing. Maybe he knew he wasn’t into it, but was too chicken to be honest and it was just easier for him to coast along. A very asshole thing to do, but he never intended to hurt her. In the end, him acting like a dick pissed her off so much and she ended the relationship, which was the coward’s way out for him. 

003 // unrequited crushes Being a musician, crushes come with the territory. He’s experienced one or two situations where he’s had to let someone down gently - it’s never easy and he doesn’t like having to do it. He’ll always try to be as nice about it as he possibly can. 

[nettleandfriends-blog]

O Shakespeare Where Art Thou?

(a heart-breaking tragedy of unrequited love)

Last week my daughter came home from work quite late in the evening, totally zonked. She was supposed to go out, but decided to just have a quick shower and dive to bed instead. She went upstairs and, within 5 seconds, started screaming and calling for help.

“What is it?” I called back. She did not sound like she was in pain, and England distinctively lacks in the department of scorpions, cobras, man-eating tigers and such, so I was relatively unconcerned.

“HELP! COME HERE, COME QUICKLY!” she kept screaming, slightly on hysterical side. So I went upstairs. She was hopping up-and-down at the door of her (rather small) room, pointing to the wall and shouting: “KILL IT! KILL IT!”.

There was a spider on the wall. Admittedly, it was an inch or so head-to-toe (so to speak) but, other than sheer size,  it did not look particularly threatening, jus’ chillin’ there.

Below spider, on the floor, there were two veritable mounds of clothing: one waiting to be packed to go to a charity shop, another to go to wash.

I tried to reason with her, live-and-let-live philosophy, but she was adamant in her –well, not homicidal - let’s say arachnicidal tendencies.

“Just chuck it through the window,” I advised wisely.

“WINDOW?! I’M NOT GETTING ANYWHERE NEAR THE FUCKING WINDOW, WITH THAT THING ON THE WAY! JUST KILL IT, KILL IT NOW!”

“ Have you ever thought,”  I asked soothingly, horse-whisperer style, “that this spider might believe you’re his bestie, his true soulmate he’s been looking for all his life?”

“I DON’T CARE! JUST KILL THE FUCKING SOULMATE ALREADY!”

So I turned around to find a glass or something to catch poor sod and get him out. I just managed to take a step or two when she screamed again:

“IT JUMPED! IT JUMPED ON THE FLOOR! I’M NOT SLEEPING HERE!”

Again, The Voice of Reason (i.e. yours truly) tried to explain that spiders generally don’t jump as they can move quite happily on a strand of web, and that he probably just fell off…

“IT JUMPED! I SAW HIM! IT JUMPED ON PURPOSE! I CAN’T STAY HERE! I’LL GET MURDERED IN MY SLEEP!”

So, just to get some respite, I suggested that we swap bedrooms for the night, and in the morning the spider will be:

a)      Found and removed

b)      Packed and sent to charity shop

c)       Get thoroughly washed, including full spin

After I solemnly promised that we will use all available towels to thoroughly seal both bedrooms (although mine is on a different floor), she calmed down a notch, went to bathroom (next door to her bedroom) and turned the shower on. I went back downstairs.

Ten second later another scream pierced the night: “OH, MY GOD, HE’S IN THE BATHROOM! HE’S IN THE BATHROOOOOM!”

I went up again.

“Just get into the cubicle and get a shower!”

“NO, NO, NOOOO, HE’LL BE WAITING FOR ME TO GET OUT!”

“See, he loves you, follows you around like a puppy! We can keep him, he’ll be quite useful regarding the flies that you complain about. We can call him Archibald – I once had a moth Archibald…”

“ARE YOU INSANE?! GET HIM!”

So, as every responsible parent, I did the right thing: turned the shower off. Then I took the first loosely appropriate thing – roll of toilet paper. The plan was to sort of stop spider from scurrying across the floor as they do, put a piece of paper on the top, slide a piece of paper under and then just take the contraption (including the spider) out, where it can happily continue getting the world rid of flies and wasps.

The moment I put the toilet paper roll “around” him, the bugger jumped like a bloody flea! I mean, really jumped, nearly hit me on the nose – then, of course, fast as lightning, scurried into some cranny somewhere.

I turned the shower on again and coerced my brave daughter in.

Twenty minutes later she comes down, fully dressed, shoes and jacket on, and grabs her car key. By now it’s about 11pm.

“Where’re you off to?” I asked, mildly miffed.

“I’m not sleeping in this house with that spider stalking me! I’m off to Bishop Auckland, see you tomorrow! Can you please get rid of the spider by then?”

And she drove for an hour and a half (90-ish miles) as anything nearer to home was considered as a danger zone.

As you can imagine, poor Archibald was heartbroken. I’m sure he tried to catch up with her and get into the car, failing gloriously. Probably dragged himself afterwards back into her room where he could at least smell her.

Fast forward a few days. If this was written as a play, it would have been Act 2.

In hindsight, it’s quite possible that Archibald was in hiding, worshipping his goddess from distance.

Then, on Thursday, a job popped out, that involved her going (driving) first to Germany then to Sweden. She left Thursday night, at midnight.

Most of the Friday morning I spent finding her the best and cheapest routes,  calculating times and chasing bookings of various ferries, checking for roadworks, accidents etc. Google maps page was on all morning, phone red hot with use.

I think that Archibald The Lovesick Spider must have been listening and, perhaps, peeking over my shoulder at her itinerary.

He realised how far his beloved has gone. His world was crumbling into dust. Web-spinning was meaningless. Flies were not juicy any more. His soul was crushed, his heart was shattered.

He said goodbye to the cruel world and, with one last mighty jump, ended it all.

Lola The Bullmastiff was not happy, I can tell you that.

This normally being a blog about flora rather than about fauna, here are some plants appropriate for this occasion:

[charbonneaux-blog-blog]

NSFW ask! ask me something^^

1. Are looks important in a relationship? Of course (although my preference is unique to the character inside shining out.) 
2. Are relationships ever worth it? Always, they have all taught me to be a better person and friend. 
3. Are you a virgin? No. 
4. Are you in a relationship? No. But I am committed to no one; as to not be constantly looking for that someone, when it will happen regardless, as our meeting is our destiny. 
5. Are you in love? With life. 
6. Are you single this year? For 4 years. 
7. Can you commit to one person? Yes. 
8. Describe your crush Someone that can read my mind. 
9. Describe your perfect mate My best friend and lover. 
10. Do you believe in love at first sight? Attraction perhaps; love is an attachment to the character within. 
11. Do you ever want to get married? A permanent union is my goal. 12. Do you forgive betrayal? Not easily. 
13. Do you get jealous easily? Not any more; I recognize jealousy as a sign that the person is not perfect for me. 
14. Do you have a crush on anyone? No one. 
15. Do you have any piercings? No. 
16. Do you have any tattoos? Yes. Forearms. 
17. Do you like kissing in public? Kissing is an arousal; typically I defer sensuality to a time most appropriate. 
20. Do you shower every day? Not always. 
21. Do you think someone has feelings for you? Not that I can identify. 
22. Do you think someone is thinking about you right now? My soulmate. 
23. Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months and not cheat? Yes. 
24. Do you think you’ll be married in 5 years? Needs more input. 
25. Do you want to be in a relationship this year? I am ready now that I finally learned how to take care of myself. 
26. Has anyone told you they don’t want to ever lose you? Yes. 
27. Has someone ever written a song or poem for you? Yes sister Ariband ~ Nothing Doll "You will know nothing doll; you will know nothing." 
28. Have you ever been cheated on? Yes. 
29. Have you ever cheated on someone?
Once and it was a lesson learned that pastures are not greener. 30. Have you ever considered plastic surgery? If so, what would you change about your body? No and I run what I brung. 
31. Have you ever cried over a guy/girl? I have filled up buckets. 
32. Have you ever experienced unrequited love? Yes. 
33. Have you ever had sex with a man? No interest. 
34. Have you ever had sex with a woman? I prefer the act of making love. 
35. Have you ever kissed someone older than you? Yes. 
36. Have you ever liked one of your best friends? I love all my best friends; that's what makes us besties. 
37. Have you ever liked someone who your friends hated? Yes. They were right to steer me clear. 
38. Have you ever liked someone you didn’t expect to? Yes. One of the best pleasures in life. 
39. Have you ever wanted someone you couldn’t have? Yes. But I said Peace as so not to be trapped. 
40. Have you ever written a song or poem for someone? No. 
41. Have you had sex so far this year? Not since 2013. 
42. How long can you just kiss until your hands start to wander? Not very long. 
43. How long was your longest relationship? Five years. 
44. How many boyfriends/girlfriends have you had? 12 
45. How many people did you kiss in 2012/2013? 4 
46. How many times did you have sex last year? Zero. 
47. How old are you? Richard Petty in NASCAR years. 
48. If the person you like says they like someone else, what would you say? I pray that it works out for you. 
49. If you have a boyfriend/girlfriend, what is your favorite thing about him/her? Intimacy through intelligence and intellectual discourse. 
50. If your first true love knocked on your door with apology and presents, would you accept? Yes. She would not even have to apologize; it was my immaturity that prohibited us from developing any further. 
51. Is there a boy/girl who you would do absolutely everything for? Any one; all are derived from the Creator. 
52. Is there anyone you’ve given up on? Why? All but no one. To be of free mind to initiate courting without negative ties to my past, but only positive lessons learned. 
53. Is there someone mad because you’re dating/talking to the person you are? No. 
54. Is there someone you will never forget? Most people. 
55. Share a relationship story.
I learned to let go of such luggage. Although, I love to grocery shop going down the Isles using another for creative input. 56. State 8 facts about your body Strong legs Popeye forearms Size 14 shoe. Long torso Soft firm hands Birth mark on left calf Strawberry marks under hair on head Athletic build 
57. Things you want to say to an ex Nothing. I said my Peace; may the Peace of our Creator be with them always. 
58. What are five ways to win your heart? Character Kindness Empathy Consideration Happiness 
59. What do you look like? (Post a picture!) the very start of my blog has some 
60. What is the biggest age difference between you and any of your partners? January 1, 1971 to January 1, 1977 June 1970 was too advanced for me to catch up. 
61. What is the first thing you notice in someone? Eyes. 
62. What is the sexiest thing someone could ever do for/to you? Hold my hand. 
63. What is your definition of “having sex”? Not making eye contact with your partner. 
64. What is your definition of cheating? Physical activity with another individual. 
65. What is your favourite foreplay routine? Kissing 
66. What is your favourite roleplay? Not certain. 
67. What is your idea of the perfect date? One that inspired infinite more. 
68. What is your sexual orientation?
Straight. 69. What turns you off? Smoking cigarettes. I quit 9/2014 
70. What turns you on? Kindness 
71. What was your kinkiest wet dream?
Fulfilling her fantasy. 72. What words do you like to hear during sex? Words whose tone described meaning. 
73. What’s something sweet you’d like someone to do for you? Back massage. 
74. What’s the most superficial characteristic you look for? I don't seek out characteristics other than internal beauty. The rest are misleading. 
75. What’s the sweetest thing anyone’s ever done for you? Taught me how to take care of myself on a small fixed income. 
76. What’s the sweetest thing you’ve ever done for someone? I stopped contact. 
77. What’s your opinion on age differences in relationships? 40-46 
78. What’s your dirtiest secret? I release pressure as needed whilst picturing acts of love not individual women. 
79. When was the last time you felt jealous? Why? A half decade ago. I was immature. 
80. When was the last time you told someone you loved them? Yesterday. 
81. Who are five people you find attractive? See my blog. 
82. Who is the last person you hugged? My father. 
83. Who was your first kiss with? No remembering. 
84. Why did your last relationship fail? I was immature. 
85. Would you ever date someone off of the Internet? Perhaps.