#And the second one is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the law and the prophets hang on these two commandments.

[aspirant1598]

[hopeastrz]

STELLIUMS IN SOLAR RETURN CHART tips and tricks on what to avoid and how to benefit from them!˙✧˖°🥮 ༘ ⋆｡˚‧.

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STELLIUM IN THE FIRST HOUSE:

WHAT TO DO:

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, get a nice haircut, get to know your approach to life more, get to know your direction in life and what may be the next step for you, it’ll be a year of self discovery journey, and it’s the best year to work on your approach of life, you should focus more on your style, see what suits you and what doesn’t, work on your self concept and build your confidence and also it’s the greatest time to find your passion!.

WHAT TO AVOID:

Becoming aggressive, moody or be hard on yourself, becoming critical/judgmental of others and yourself!, not taking care of yourself, shy away from spotlight don’t hesitate to!, becoming way too self centered and thinking that people reactions are because something you’ve done!.

STELLIUM IN THE SECOND HOUSE:

WHAT TO DO:

Buy new makeup, perfumes, work on your self worth, start investing money I don’t care even if you have saturn on the 2nd house start a business and earn from it!, since it’s a saving year indicator, one where you look for more stability and comfort, take care of your finances and learn more about how money works!, learn to manage your money right and spend it wisely, become strict!, it’s really good time to start giving old things in order to welcome new ones, like old clothes or possessions, since you may have this urge to keep buying new things, and in order to keep balance learn to donate your stuff, good karma and do that especially if you have saturn!, start singing loudly too it’ll be healing!.

WHAT TO AVOID:

Spend wisely so that you don’t cry at the end of the year, don’t waste the opportunity and reconsider you values, set firm boundaries and goals, also don’t waste time and truly buy stuff you only need!, never put your emotional health and security second place, care more about your feelings!.

STELLIUM IN THE THIRD HOUSE:

WHAT TO DO:

Whenever you feel anxious journal, or go on a car ride even if you don’t have a car, call a cab or go on a bus and put your headphones on, but it’s an amazing time to work on how you introduce yourself, or in other words practice how to talk your mind, communicate with people, and how to share your opinions properly!. it’s a great year to learn about the law of assumption, get closer to your siblings or your neighbors, you can buy a new cell phone, get lots of phone calls and even do lots of social activity or finish high school!, if you suck at maths that year is pretty good to learn the basics again and educate yourself on it, also go on short trips find new interests and start a social media account.

WHAT TO AVOID:

DO. NOT. OVERSHARE. learn how to shut up when needed and i know you’ll have an urge to talk to no end but please shut up!, also don’t indulge yourself into gossip it’ll end up being so messy, try to stop overthinking and don’t believe any rumor you hear!, also take care of your siblings!.

STELLIUM IN THE FOURTH HOUSE:

WHAT TO DO:

great time to go back to your roots, aka work on your family trauma or stuck issues with your family and heal from them!, you may start a new family, become a parent, settle down, buy a new apartment or move from your home, so to have a fresh it’s okay to forgive them!, heal your inner child and read more about such topics, focus on your emotional needs and understand yourself more, if you’re a fem then lean into it more, get closer to your mother, decorate your room, also it’s a great time to buy properties and invest or learn cooking and baking yummy yummy!.

WHAT TO AVOID:

getting into fights with your parents because they’ll get on your nerves alot!, so for your mental health pay them no mind!, don’t keep your place messy.

STELLIUM IN THE FIFTH HOUSE:

WHAT TO DO:

EVERYTHING, i love love loveee this placement and not just for the romance nuh uh, as a woman who doesn’t even date I’ve had the most fun on year i had 5th house placements, go to concerts, festivals and arcades, party and enjoy your life really, you won’t feel like you wasted your money on these things trust me, go to an art course, go to movie theater!, just go out and don’t stay at home!, also enjoy your talents and get ready for the spotlight!.

WHAT TO AVOID:

hookups, unprotected sex since it might lead to sudden pregnancies, getting lost at new places, getting a bit over the head, be careful of becoming narcissistic or kinda full of yourself!, also choose your romance partner carefully don’t rush into love, because you’ll see the world in heart tainted sunglasses this year!.

STELLIUM IN THE SIXTH HOUSE:

WHAT TO DO:

Think about getting a glow up, it’s the best time for self improvement, plan a routine and follow it, even if you found it hard to build one before it’ll feel easier this year to stick to it!, greatest time to start a series of new habits, work on your body and focus on your health, try building muscles, bulking, going to the gym or walking more, try to journal, read frequently and heal your skin, do some skin care, also get your body checked, get along with your coworkers and focus more on how to make the best out of your job!, routine will never fail you oh and maybe get a pet too!.

WHAT TO AVOID:

Avoid over stressing/overtiring yourself, ignore your health or hygiene, avoid going into fights with your coworkers, beware of becoming a people pleaser or give more than you take to others, beware of stray animals, don’t go on a very strict diet especially if you have pluto on the 6th house!.

STELLIUM IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE:

WHAT TO DO:

start a business with others, or start your own business, go for that lawsuit, look for that long term partner or take the step for up leveling your current relationship. Incase of getting married enjoy the process of this new era!, it’s the best time to test your partner and see if they’re worthy enough of you!, also enjoy the feeling of becoming extra attractive!.

WHAT TO AVOID:

Beware of getting into useless conflicts, don’t be over concerned of others, beware of love affairs especially if you’re already dating someone, beware of getting scammed i’d say don’t take the step of business partnership if you have uranus or neptune influence on the 7th house.

STELLIUM IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE:

WHAT TO DO:

Embrace new major transformations, get ready for change and allow it!, explore your sexuality more, invest, join the stock market (don’t if you have neptune or uranus), learn spiritual practices because you’ll get more spiritual, best times to learn astrology and tarot, keep secrets, learn more about psychology, do that plastic surgery you’ve had in mind if needed only, also heal your trauma.

WHAT TO AVOID:

Go against the flow and get scared of the rebirth you need to go through, hate the constant change and how intense your emotions could be.

STELLIUM IN THE NINTH HOUSE:

WHAT TO DO:

Choose a different college major, adopt new beliefs and focus on your higher education, travel more, good time to visit your grandparents, try to stay with them more, learn a new language, learn about you religion and just literally learn anything!.

WHAT TO AVOID:

Going to a country without any background of their culture is!, see what’s appropriate to do and what’s not, ignore your university studies or just basically getting distracted!.

STELLIUM IN THE TENTH HOUSE:

WHAT TO DO:

Time to build your legacy, go all out!, also work on your reputation, time to build the public persona you dreamt of, set long term goals and know what you want to be in the next 5 years, fulfill your responsibilities and get ready for recognition!, also fix your problems with your father, get closer to your bosses, network!, build a professional name and really get serious about building your career!.

WHAT TO AVOID:

Doing things that’s harmful or shady for your reputation, avoid suspicious things this year because everyone will have you on the tip of their tongue. Not taking your responsibilities and your work seriously, disrespecting your bosses, procrastinating, not being professional or efficient.

STELLIUM IN THE ELEVENTH HOUSE:

WHAT TO DO:

Networking for your career, become more social, meet new people, change your toxic friends circle, cut who you don’t feel comfortable with!, go out more, learn about the law of assumption, manifest your desires, GET THAT BAG, start a new social media account or an online business and earn from it!, very high potential for success, watch new films, save to buy a new phone or laptop, know what you hope and wish for in the future to aim for it, make your debut in society and share your work and talents, go to parties, donate to some organizations and also join a club!.

WHAT TO AVOID:

Letting toxic people stay in your life this is the best time to cut them, don’t know anything about politics or have any sense of social awareness, be shy and miss lots of opportunities, not knowing you boundaries when it comes to friends and relationships!.

STELLIUM IN THE TWELFTH HOUSE:

WHAT TO DO:

Heal, this is a rest era for you, take some time for yourself and heal, repay your karmic debts, focus more on your dreams and try interpreting them, see the messages they have for you, tame your subconscious mind for your own benefit, become more spiritual and seriously, take this time to explore your emotions more and your inner self, find your peace and find solitude in yourself!, best time to end toxic habits and relationships, basically anything you want to stop, listen to subliminals, affirmation tapes, cherish your privacy and stay private, reflect on the past and break free from what’s holding you back, also sleep more and attempt a healthy sleeping schedule, oh and eat fish lmao.

WHAT TO AVOID:

Repeating old cycle, this is really an opportunity to change!, ignore your dreams, become isolated, become depressed because you’ll trauma will surface so HEAL, ignore your subconscious mind needs and thought patterns, drink or consume alcohol, beware of addictions.

[thesovereignsring-if]

The Empress is dead. The Throne is free for the taking.

Demo: Prologue 2 Part 1 (08/17/24)

EDIT: IF YOU PLAYED THE GAME BEFORE AUGUST 17 2024 YOU WILL NEED TO START A NEW SAVE.

The Sovereign's Ring is an 18+ dark fantasy game filled with drama and romance.

When the Empress dies without issue, you play as the youngest out of four possible successors to the throne.

Civil war is on the horizon. The other successors will stake their claim- but you’re the one who’s in possession of the Imperial Signet Ring, the sole symbol of the Sovereign’s authority and a relic of great mystery.

Choose your loyalties. Build relationships- or don’t. Tear them apart. Sabotage your rivals and pave the path to the throne for yourself. The choice is yours to make.

There are no right or wrong choices- only consequences.

CONTENT WARNING: The Sovereign's Ring is intended for an 18+ audience. The Sovereign’s Ring contains disturbing/dark subject matter that is not for everyone, such as graphic depictions of violence, gore, death, trauma, sexism, racism, poverty, misogyny, sexual assault/violence, child abuse/grooming, suicide, depression, alcohol more.

LINKS:

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Features:

✦ Choose the heir you wish to be, customize your name, gender, sex, sexual orientation and appearance. ✦ Choose between one of three backgrounds: Warfare (Soldier), Academic (Scholar) or Politics (Diplomat) ✦ An alignment system: Follow the code of law or follow your own. Decide the future- the Empire you wish to see and the ruler that sits at the top. ✦ Build or break your relationship with your older brothers. Help them realize their goals- or don’t. There is no way to make everyone happy ✦ Romance one of four love interests(and maybe a few secret controversial one(s))…or pine for unrequited love.

(Ages as of Chapter 1)

Duke Alberich Nibel Vagnyr | He/him | 26 | Male

Alberich is your eldest brother, who raised you after the death of your parents. He's an astute and charming politician. You love each other dearly. Despite knowing him all your life, you can never tell where his true ambitions and intentions lie.

Sir Sieghardt Nibel Vagnyr | He/him | 25 | Male

Sieghardt is your second brother and Captain of the Nibelhiem Heath Knights. Unlike Alberich, Sieghardt is a like ghost, often occupying the shadows in your memory. He’s a quiet and stoic person, but is loyal to your brother Alberich above all else. There is a weight he carries with him that no one knows. 

Eirik Nibel Neaera | He/Him | 23 | Male

Eirik is your only cousin, the son of your Father's twin brother. He still holds your family responsible for the death of his father and will do anything to avenge him. He's arrogant and hot-headed, but he's also resourceful. Despite being a jerk, he inspires great loyalty in the people who follow him.

Sir Griffin (Finn) Brynhildr | He/him | 19 | Male

A young boy from your childhood. He was a good friend- maybe even your first love, but you two have drifted apart over the years. Now he's a Nibelhiem Heath Knight and heir to a Great House. His passion is second to none and charges into every situation with enthusiastic sincerity- sometimes to his own disadvantage.  He hates Sieghardt with every fibre of his being.

Lady Linnet Brynhildr | She/Her | 24 | Female

Linnet is Finn's older sister and childhood friend of your older brothers. She's a part of the renowned Shield Maidens and harbors a flame for Sieghardt, but due to her family's ambitions, nothing becomes of it. Above all else, she wishes to serve her country and fulfill her duties- but must it come at the cost of her own happiness?

Prince Thea ana' Isadora Brigid | She/her | 18 | Female

A young Prince from the neighboring country of Brigid. Thea is one of seven children in line for the throne. She was a good friend and pen pal- maybe even your first love, but she stopped answering your letters one day. Her short stature and demure demeanor causes most people to underestimate her crafty nature.

Medea | She/Her | ??? | Female

The Wizard Rothbart's assistant. She's a woman of many questions and little answers. A flirtatious and beautiful woman, who is easy to like, but hard to trust. There’s something about her sincerity that makes you uneasy. Her smiles never truly meet her eyes.

Helios | He/They | ??? | ???

Helios is a great sorcerer of unknown origins with great knowledge of the occult and the Wastes. Aside from that, no one knows who the fuck this person is.

[merakiui]

Just thought about this the other day for the apocalypse au! Say the leaders succumb to the virus and have to be disposed of for the safety of their communities or pass away of other means. But! There’s a law stating that, in the event a leader passes away, the second in command or the next highest ranking officer has the option of taking on the newly widowed wife as their own along with any children they already had with their predecessor. Or as a means of uniting two communities in a time of desperation for new leadership, the widow is arranged to marry the leader or higher ranking member of a neighboring community. Ooor if the new leader is already married or doesn’t feel comfortable with taking on the former wife of their colleague, they can arrange a marriage between her and a suitor they deem competent and loving enough to care for them and choose a new bride from the existing bachelorettes in the community so they can uphold the reproductive responsibilities of leadership. Looking at you Lilia! Sooo much potential for murder plots, schemes, and power imbalance!

Just a thought of mine! Feel free to add and take away! This is among one of my favorite aus of yours and I wanted to bring it back around!

AAAA YES YES!!!! Apocalypse au is so back!! This is brilliant!!! :O it's a scramble to find an eligible husband for the widowed wife because of so many reasons. Women are essential to the compounds; if one's all alone, who knows what might happen!! >_< but also,, you're a great bargaining chip for the compounds in need of more women or have a low birth rate or, as mentioned, to unite compounds and communities that might not have the best relations.

There is so much potential for dirty tricks and evil schemes and murder!!!! AAAA imagine second-in-command who has been pining for the leader's wife for as long as they can remember, and now the leader position is conveniently open and you're in need of a husband to look after you, breed you, care for the children. :) desperate times call for the most desperate and morally questionable measures, after all. And you suspect something isn't quite right, but who can you go to with your theories when no one's willing to listen or believe you? Your new husband gets away with murder and is allowed to keep a pretty wife like yourself. A win-win for him and a terrible loss for you.

[enchantedlandcoffee]

Hey guys! Happy 28th! As I couldn't do a december fic rec list, I thought I'd merge them into one so this will be a big one :)

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Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson

"Are there any gays in here?" by @red-pandaaa | red_panda28

Explicit | 7.9k | Strangers to Lovers Or, Louis is fed up with meaningless hook-ups, Harry happened to visit Starbucks on a Wednesday, and Clifford is the best

You smile all the time ('cause how can you not show it)? by @thebreadvansstuff | thebreadvan

Explicit | 9.5k | Dentist Louis Or, Harry never liked dentists, until now.

Blue Moon by @aquietlarrie

Explicit | 152.9k | Alternate Universe - 1950s it’s the late 50’s. times are ‘simple’. rock n roll is in full swing. vinyl, music and dancing are the primary ways of entertaining yourself, and in a time where loving someone of the same sex is illegal, two strangers catch each other’s eyes across a dancefloor and do just that. over the span of a year and in between two cities, harry and louis happen to find each other at just the right time. through a hot and heavy summer and a bitter winter, their journey is one of self; self discovery, self-acceptance and self love. this is a story of navigating sexuality in a time where man and woman are the only accepted forms of love by law, where learning to hide your love for someone becomes a matter of survival and safety. a story where above everything, they stick together and weather the storm. its hard, incredibly hard, but no matter the road, it's one worth taking

Tangled in your love and light by @likelarryfics | likelarry

Explicit | 95k | Kid Fic, Alpha Louis Tomlinson, Omega Harry Styles Harry doesn't have time for romance or finding an Alpha between balancing work, studying and looking after his daughter, Bella. Enter Louis Tomlinson who's a romantic sweet Alpha, determined to win the omegas heart and turns Harry's whole world upside down, making him question everything he's ever wanted and known.

Lost Cat, Found Love by @wemadethishome

General Audiences | 4.5k | Established Zayn Malik/Liam Payne, Mild Hurt/Comfort Louis hates cats. But when his neighbor's cat goes missing, he finds himself much more dedicated to finding the thing than he ever wanted to be.

The Wind It Held Us Up by @itsnotreal | hazzahtomlinson

Explicit | 14k | Alien Harry Styles, Scientist Louis Tomlinson Or Louis had a feeling there was life on other planets, he just hadn't expected to meet someone from one.

now i know what a fool i've been by @28goldens | 28goldensfics

Teen and Up Audiences | 16.8k | Enemies to Lovers, Christmas Fluff harry and louis had one really bad date last year. now they're snowed in at zayn's family's cabin alone the days leading up to christmas and louis' birthday. can they make up or will this be their last christmas together?

come as you are by @stylinsoncity

Mature | Alternate Universe - Academia, Professor Louis, Student Harry louis is a professor of literature at oxford and harry is his newest and most eager protege. both are caught in a story about forbidden love, loss and second chances, in which one is on the brink of heartbreak and the other comes along when he's needed most.

The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by @kingsofeverything

Explicit | 109k | Cheating, Older Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, Alternate Universe - Beach, Meet-Cute Louis' life is steady and calm, moored by his marriage, and tied to his hometown, but after a chance encounter with another man, it'll never be the same.

Have Love, Will Travel by @kingsofeverything

Explicit | 97k | Camping, Friends to Lovers, Video Cameras Rather than spend the summer working at their desks, Louis and Harry are given the opportunity to crisscross the country together in a tiny camper, filming their adventures for a YouTube series. It soon becomes obvious to their viewers that there's something more than friendship between them. Eventually, they figure it out.

Probably still adore you (with your hands around my neck) by @lunarheslwt

Explicit | 13k | Persephone x Hades AU, Louis Tomlinson as Hades, Harry Styles as Persephone Or, after six cruel months of being separated, Persephone!Harry returns to his husband, Hades!Louis.

The Money Mark by @brightgolden

Explicit | 52k | Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Sugar Baby Harry Styles Or, where Louis is Harry's first sugar daddy who dumped him over text and their paths cross, seven years later.

Just You and I (a starry sky) by @justanothershadeofblue

Explicit | 7k | Christmas Fluff, Mpreg, Friends to Lovers "getting accidentally pregnant by his childhood best friend-with-benefits" was definitely not on Harry Styles' holiday to-do list - but apparently it's what has happened, so now he has to figure out how to tell Louis without ruining Louis' birthday, their family holiday, oh, and literally everything else about their lives. Oops?

kay's 25 days of smutmas series by shiptattou | @wecantalktomorrow

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Niall Horan/Zayn Malik

If You Leave Me by @hellolovers13

Explicit | 5k | Alternate Universe - Vampire Niall spends too much time in his own head, almost breaking his (and Zayn's) heart in the process.

[myremnantarmy]

𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Matthew 22:34-40

When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees,

they gathered together, and one of them,

a scholar of the law, tested him by asking,

"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?"

He said to him,

"You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart,

with all your soul, and with all your mind.

This is the greatest and the first commandment.

The second is like it:

You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

The whole Law and the Prophets depend on these two commandments."

[happyely2]

Pairing: Portuguese D. Ace x Fem!Reader

Rating: It will vary from story to story and I will point it out at the time (green-for-all; orange-for a mature audience; red-for adults, minors are asked to skip this story).

General Summary: Ten Different Alternative Universes In which you will experience an extraordinary adventure with Ace (plots and more details are written under the respective title). Soon they will be published one by one, for now I leave the plots in general.

General Inspired: I will write from time to time the possible inspirations that have been taken as references to write.

Let’s Meet Agian In The Next Life

[📿Exorcism!AU📿] - The spirit of the red fire

You’ve been called in to exorcise a demon that’s causing a lot of trouble for the community in a quiet country village, so you don’t expect that curse to give you such a hard time.

[📚School!AU📚] - Breaktime at school

Ace is the most popular guy in high school, he’s a senior, and he’s going to college soon, so you don’t expect him to know who you are, a little third-year-old girl who’s doing very well in school. You don’t know how wrong you are.

[👑Royalty!AU👑] - Midnight Ball

You didn’t object when the mystery knight gave you his hand to go down the garden stairs, it was your last night of freedom before you had to marry someone you hardly knew. A moonlight dance before you become the wife of the future king of the kingdom with a mysterious knight you would love in silence for years to come.

[✨PeterPan!AU✨] - Lost Girl in Neverland

Second star right and then straight until morning! But wait for the lost children are not so children but they are teenagers!? Fairies and mermaids are friendly? Indians are a rowdy group of adults who want to dance all night and pirates are not real pirates but admirals of the navy? What kind of island are you in, and since Peter Pan has freckles and black hair and calls himself Ace?

[🔮Magic!AU🔮] - Rebel

Ace never thought he’d have to ask you, a witch, for help to save his family. But he is a warrior who is willing to do anything to save the people he loves, even to come to terms with a witch like you.

[🐺Omegaverse!AU🐺] - Damn to that beta

The biggest cliché in the world? You made it happen. You always considered yourself a beta with little sex craving and always squabbling with her beta neighbor. So you don’t expect that the day you go for the analysis something snaps in you and that you’re both soul mates. In short! You can’t be the soul mate of your neighbor Beta (actually Alpha) Ace! And you can’t be his Omega.

[🏹Indian!AU🏹] - The arrow of fate

Travel to the new world! Gold, riches, adventures and new lands to explore! That’s what they promised, but now Ace was wondering how he could explain that those were really fake things and that the only thing that drew gold were the hair of a certain Indian who had snatched his heart?

[⚔️Moschettieres!AU⚔️] - Damsel in distress

"And you call that a lunge?" You shouted behind the back of the man who was fighting to protect you.

"Then fight you mademoiselles!" The Musketeer answered you by stretching out the enemy that was attacking you and taking you for life to take away. What was all that effrontery towards the poor Musketeer Ace who was fighting to save you at the behest of his majesty!

"With great pleasure!" You answered by beating your fists on his shoulder. There were no bridesmaids anymore.

[🚓Police!AU🚓] - Cat Burglar

Ace had just joined the police force when he was given a very important case by Commissioner Smoker. Catch a famous thief who always announces her shots before getting them. I mean, it seems easy, but nobody on the police force has ever done it. And the policeman Ace will have to invent one more than the devil to succeed in catching tha

[💰Far West!AU💰] - The Naked Gun

There is only one law in the bar: no fighting is allowed and as a bartender you are categorical, your rifle is ready to fire a warning shot at anyone who dares even think of trying. You just haven’t met the outlaw Portuguese D. Ace and his wacky gang of bandits.

[herzzgeist]

Hi emi, if the slot isn't taken already , I would love to read about a star gazing date with law.

Where we just talk about everything and nothing. And just share our secrets. A blushing law would be a lovely gift ☺️.

Thx for your writing.

Pairing: Law x gn!reader | Word count: 2.2k | Warnings: Light angst

Synopsis: It's brightness leads him home, his heart yearning to return to the north blue, albeit with grief and sorrow - missing the long lost loved ones. A man of his stature remembers the loneliness he endured. The past bears it's weight, crushing the Surgeon of Death's shoulders, yet you lighten the burden - for you offer him your hand, to be his new home.

A/N: . . AAA is all I can say. Stargazing is a classic! Just wholesome and fluffy. Thank you Anon for requesting this trope, I dearly hope you like it!

Dividers by cafekitsune ~

The stars expand over the dark blue above, enlightening the horizon in the faintest. Not all too far away from the coast, you hear the waves crashing upon the shore.

Salt and algae scents waft your way, mixing up with the soft odors of dew across the meadow. Comfortably lying on the lush green ground, you take a deep breath and close your eyes. It's been a long, straining day - and now you're finally able to turn off the worries and troubles lurking in your mind.

Besides your thoughts calming, your heart is on opposite terms, racing to the fact that you're awaiting a certain man, who should arrive any minute now.

Shifting nervously on the spot, your attempt to find your composure again, turns out to be for naught - coming to notice light footsteps heading your way, which elicits a skip of a beat in your chest.

"At least you could have told me where exactly we'd carry out this silly gesture.", the voice low and agitated, calls out to you and you straighten yourself instantaneously by the familiar tone of none other than the Surgeon of Death.

"Law! Took you long enough." - "Didn't I just tell yo- . . just terrific.", raising a brow at the sighing in aggravation man, it's impossible for you to contain a cheeky giggle. How you love to tease your Captain.

He takes a seat next to you and sets aside his nodachi, his gaze lifting to the skies. He is close, the warmth almost beaming over your whole being. It isn't easy for you to simply shuffle over to Law, wanting to nudge against his arm and lean your head onto his shoulder.

The gentle sounds of crickets coming from the grass and the ocean's tides lull you into a relaxed and content state, yet not to the fullest, for the man on your side is making things rather difficult to cope.

Thus you ask in shyness: "How did the discussion go with the Strawhats?" - "Nothing but a pain in the rear, if only he wouldn't be so reckless and negligent." Law's sound takes a exclusively sour note, indicating you not to tread any further regarding that topic, hence you try and change the subject.

"I heard there's a shop with rarities in the neighboring town. Maybe there's an addition to your coin collection available. We should visit it tomorrow!", is what you hint your Captain, slowly but surely scooting nearer to reduce the, though short, distance. Which were cold and stern just a moment ago, now are mellowed and calmed grey eyes, even only the mildest way noticable.

Law inhales deeply and pushes the air back through his lips in a forceful manner. It is then where you see his tension roll off of him, a small amused huff escaping in the process: "That actually sounds . . delightful." He looks at you from the side for a split second, before returning to look at the ocean of stars again.

The tranquil of this instant pauses as you out your inner child - chiming a rhyme in an almost melodic sense: "Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might, have this wish I wish tonight."

When was the last time Law was so baffled, that he couldn't even remark one's doings with a sassy comment? Perhaps ages ago, until you came along on a fine evening like this, deciding to act all adolescent out of the blue. It's a highly regarded achievement, catching the Surgeon of Death off guard, thus he mumbles: "Never do this ever again." - "What? Didn't you wish upon a star as a kid before?"

Silence. Only grey torn open eyes bore questions into your soul - oh dear. "Wait, don't tell me you don't know what that is?" Still, no answer. With care, you advance into his overly mature mind, giving it a nudge towards infant experience.

"Concentrate on any star in the sky and repeat after me!" - "That's ridiculous.", the Captain doesn't stand a chance against your strong, or rather good will, and after uncountable times of you begging for him to join, he gives in.

Together, you harmonize the rhyme and see to the otherworldly scene above, uncountable stars appearing each minute. "See? Wasn't so hard was it?", you laugh, earning a click of Law's tongue in response.

Driven to see your Captain at least a tad bit happier than now, you take upon a quest of pure risque. You might get kicked out of the crew, but it's totally worth it, is what you think to yourself. So you indulge him with your childhood's secret: "Hey, let me tell you something. When I was little, I used to steal from the merchant stands ALOT."

"Explains your rogue behaviour to this day . .", Law simply huffs in nonchalant, opting you to theatrically gasp and play all appalled and shocked. Even he cannot hold in a small chuckle by the sight of your exaggerated acting, shaking his head.

However, it makes you wonder - what was that supernova like, when he was a boy? Climbing trees, exploring the homeland or play fights with friends? To your knowledge, at least so you heard, as a young one he used to be a talented and eager kid, striving to become a doctor like his father.

He lives up to his own expectations, in your opinion that is. Law's perception, understanding and implementation is ineffable. The devil fruit powers he possesses, granting him abilites to analyse and treat with ease, are his strongest suit - making him one of a kind.

"I bet you were a little rascal just like me!", you banter teasingly, a smirk planting over your lips, awaitingly bouncing on your behind, obviously curious about his reply. Not as intent as you, the doctor sighs: "You could call it that. Kids at school were scared of me. Ask me another question, but I merely dissected frogs and other smaller creatures to study anatomy and-"

Interrupted by your outburst, your laughter entices him to snort along with you, yet furrows his brows in confusion. "What's so funny?" - "I can only imagine what it looked like, you merely holding a dead animal in your hands, presenting it to your screeching in terror friends.", though the pictures in your head seem innocent, they do bear a sad aspect.

Given his reaction, he didn't have many, or even any friends, did he? You only dare to ponder.

Serene atmosphere cradles the both of you, the horizon growing darker and darker by the second. After a while, you decide to break the awkward silence once more, now sitting this close, your arm grazes his: "Did you ever feel . . lonely?" You never waver from the glowing lights, entranced by the tranquil nature and influence.

"Lonely?", uncertain of your sudden approach, Law turns to face you, attentive to meet your gaze. As you finally do, he averts: "I have a crew to attend to, how can I feel lonesome?" - "You're a bad liar, Captain."

Appalled, he gapes at you, his frown about to form into an upturned 'U'. "Are you questioning your superior?" - "It's common sense, almost everyone felt lonely at least once in their lives.", your quick retort takes Law aback, leaving him rather speechless for a moment. So he lies down, crossed arms serving as a cushion on the back of his head to ease the posture.

"Then if you're so sure, what are you asking me for?" - "To show empathy and understanding.", his snappy backtalk gets outranked by an honest answer, a wholesome one to say the least. This he didn't expect, by all means, such pitty isn't in his book, but who is he to deny your kindness - though with difficulty.

He surrenders and gives you a long lasting stare, following your every move as you lay down next to him: "Maybe I was lonely at times. If it weren't for Bepo, Shachi and Penguin . . I couldn't even tell where I would be today."

His deepest thoughts are laid bare, evoking something vulnerable in him. "If you dare share the details of tonight's conversation, I'll see your body parts stuck beside the Tang.", Law's threat incites you, for you end up being quite flustered and scared simultaneously. To your abashment you flail your hands: "N-No don't worry, those lips are sealed."

Those lips - sealed? Why, there is a way to fulfil just that. Either cut them off and throw them into the deepest and darkest pits of the sea or . . put his own on y-

'What am I thinking?' rushes through the Captain's mind, surprised by his own ambiguity. Quick to rid these nefarious ideas, Law enquires back: "Were you feeling . . alone too? At some point of your life?"

"Yes. Many times. Until you asked me to join your crew . . ", you reminisce in your past, images appearing of your former self you now declare as 'dead' - you are not the person you used to be. On the contrary, to this day you are what you deem confident and powerful. All thanks to the Heart pirates, thanks to him.

A deft and low 'oh' rumbles out of Law, as if apologising for not finding you sooner. Humming contently, you assure him, blowing away any upcoming doubts or regrets: "I am glad you took me in. All these years together with you guys, up to no good - solving mysteries, fighting tough battles - it's a thrilling life, which I am honored to take part in.", you turn your head and face him, the gras rustling from the movement, adding, "Thank you for being my safe space . ."

The Surgeon of Death falls silent, haltingly letting his grey orbs hover over to you. It's to his uncertainty, insecurity that he isn't able to utter the words that pile up in his short circuiting brain.

And then there you are. You smile - warmly and with a spark in your eyes that leaves your Captain breathless. Be that as it may, he is strong enough to supress the redness threatening to overcome his cheeks.

Clearing his throat, he catches your attention by pointing at the dark blue, adorned with white specks, in hopes to avoid any further profound subjects. "Will you look at that. See that star formation looking like a pan? That's the big dipper.", he wise-cracks, his finger following the invisible lines and connecting the dots.

"Right above is the little dipper. You should see a bright shining star on it's tail." - "That's the north star, yes?", he continues in a whisper and confirms your query with a little 'correct'. The night's ambience fills your ears, for other creatures like frogs chime in to the musical interlude of late hours. Even an owl hoots it's opinions into the near by woods.

Staring at the brightest of stars, you adjust to the gentle frequences: "Aren't you from the north blue, Captain?" Simultaneously you stare at eachother, him replying your curiosity in swift: "Indeed. It's my-" he stops mid-sentence, reconsidering wether to speak his mind or keep it from you, yet he goes with the initial, "-home."

There is that aura of sorrow and loss looming over the man laying beside you, telling you he suffered and endured things you dare not even think of. Might explain his restless researches for history and endless nights of insomnia consuming every fibre of his being.

You see how his arm, which pointed at the sky, lowers to the ground again, visibly tense. Restricted by your own inner suspense, slightly jittery fingers drift towards his hand.

"(Y/n)-ya, what are you doing?", although not keen on your unannounced touch, your pinkies interlace - Law recognises a familiar sensation of his heart picking up the pace to upbeat.

Well, what are you doing? You're not certain yourself, but it surely feels . . nice. His skin is tender, oddly enough - given the fact his inked hands are in constant straining use and appear rough and calloused.

Still fixated on the north star, you utter: "You know, home isn't a place, it's a person. So," your small finger grips tighter around your Captain's and you shift nearer to him "we have eachother."

You are close. So much so he can feel your breath fanning against his neck. Law grits his teeth in annoyance, however the faint of a blush begins to spread all over his face. Unfortunately, that display is barely visible to you, but you can detect his unease through his nervous shuffles and huffs.

"How much I hate when you're doing that . .", he growls, heaving himself onto his side to look at you properly and . .

. . braids his adorned digits among yours, holding your hand tight "but promise me we'll never be lonely again and find home in one another."

Emotions about to catch onto your lashes, your lips curl slightly, mumbling in reassurance: "I promise. Let the north star be your reminder, that you'll never be alone."

With half lidded eyes, face mellow and hand caressing your wrist, Law dearly hopes for your words to be true.

This night, a man with a heart of a broken boy, wished upon a star, wishing to never lose home, never lose his loved ones.

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Golden Rule

MEMORY VERSE OF THE WEEK

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+ Isaiah 41:13 For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, 'Fear not, I am the one who helps you

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VERSE OF THE DAY

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+ Matthew 7:12 Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.

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** SAY THIS BEFORE YOU READ; HERE’S SOME CHRISTIAN TRUTHS **

I AM FOLLOWING THE GOLDEN RULE

I AM LISTENING TO CHRIST

I AM READING MY WORD

I AM NOT LOST

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 It's easy to be rude and to treat others wrongly; it's easy to do wrong to others and not think about how this could affect someone else. I had a couple of times where people were cruel to me, and I had others to tell me I would’ve done this or I would’ve done that, but to be honest, I could’ve have , but what good would it be to treat someone the way they treated you.

This was one of the commandments Jesus left us with, and a lot of us don’t do this; we treat others rudely if they treat us rudely; we say ugly things because someone else says ugly things, but this isn’t the way we as believers should be at any time. Sure, we want to treat others ugly, and sure, we want to do things because people are cruel to us, but this is not how we are supposed to handle anything.

 Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.

This is said to us again: we must do unto others the way we want them to do to us, we have to stop thinking about ourselves and think about how Jesus would do this it used to be some bracelets that said W.W.J.D  and it said what would Jesus do and I still wear that bracelet today, and when I go to do something wrong I immediately think, and I look down at the bracelet, and I think what would Jesus do, what would he say how would he react and a lot of us don’t take into account those words we just react and instead thinking.

 Leviticus 19:18 18 “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.

   Bitterness can cause us to seek revenge, and at the time, revenge seems reasonable; it seems perfect to be honest to get at people who are cruel to us, but the bible states not to do that but to love our neighbors as we love ourselves and not to seek revenge, a lot of people live their life seeking revenge to harm someone are to get even steven and it’s not right to do this are to seek revenge, I can remember being so focused on seeking revenge on people that I didn’t see how bitter and cold it made me because I was too busy focused on getting what I thought was payback and that’s not how I want someone to treat me I want people to treat me with love. Still, I must give love to receive it.

 1 Timothy 1:15 The aim of our charge is love those issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

  What should be our aim? Is it to love? It should come from a pure heart and a good conscience; that should be our aim for the day I can say that it is tough to show love when other people don’t show it; it is hard to love someone when people are so cruel sometimes for no reason, but the most important thing we must remember is that this is the golden rule this is one commandment Jesus told us about before he left.

 Matthew 7:7: “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you

 All this week, we have been studying from the book of Matthew chapter 7. We started in verse 7, and we talked about waiting and knocking; sometimes we must ask Jesus and THEN wait for HIS TIME, and his time doesn’t look like ours; they say God doesn’t have a watch, and he doesn’t his time doesn’t look like ours ,a lot of times we can do everything we feel is right but then we don’t get what we ask. We asked why he hadn’t given it to me. It doesn’t matter what we do; it matters what he wants of us and what he wants us to do and have; sometimes, we forget that his ways aren’t our ways, and his thoughts aren’t our thoughts; we must be careful comparing ourselves to God and comparing our time with his.

Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works so that no one can boast.10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared us to do.

We talked about change, and sometimes it's hard to change because we try to do it in our strength and not in God, and we lose focus on the importance of change and we don’t see why we need to change; we just see that he's asking us to change and for what reason but as we change our hearts and what we see others as and how we view situations changes, I can say as I grew in God I realize that my life isn’t my own and to truly change I can't boast about. Still, all I can do is trust the process, and many of us don’t trust what God is doing in this season of our lives.

  Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are vicious wolves.

True change is when we start using discernment for difficult situations and not just our thoughts or our emotions; a lot of people use their emotions to figure out what's happening in their lives, but we must start using discernment on the teachers we allow to teach us , and the pastors we allow to pastor our lives the lord wants us to talk to him about things that being said to us and done to us a lot of time we don’t allow him to because we whether have a false teacher to let us think what we are doing is right. We aren’t 2 Timothy 4:3 For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear.

This is what most people want; they want their itchy ears to be scratched, they want people who will tell them their secret sin is okay to have, they want someone to tell them it's okay to read their bible sometime and to pray when they are feeling good. They want people to tell them what they are feeling is right, and I’m here to tell you that God word will tell you what you are doing is wrong; it will pierce your very soul, but if we block the word of God and we don’t read the word of God, we will always think what we are doing is right, and it isn’t.

*** Today, we looked over our week and what we studied. There is so much God has blessed us with to learn, and sometimes it's so much to learn; some things we don’t grasp because it's not our season, but our season could be learning something different. We must always ask God to teach us what he wants us to learn for that day or season. What is the lord telling you in this season? What is the lord trying to get you to see maybe to use more discernment, maybe to trust him more, maybe to let go of the sins you think are okay, but whatever it is, we must trust in God; a lot of us are not trusting because we are scared of what the lord is speaking to us, we can't allow what our flesh wants to do to stop us from connecting with God we can't allow our flesh to continue to rule over our lives because if we continue to live in this way we will always fall short of the glory of God.

   Matthew 24:11 And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people.

Certain people will do certain things to lead us astray; we can't allow people to lead us away from what God has in instore for us; a lot of us allow this world to lead us away because it's easier than following God the word never said it would be easy it never said life is going to get easier as we go through it , it says it will be tough. Still, it's easier when we do it in his strength; we can do everything through Christ who strengthens us. If you are struggling, tell God today so he can help you with what you have going on and help you see him through it all.

©Seer~ Prophetess Lee

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Heavenly Father, we thank you for today. We ask you to help us hear you when you speak. Lord, we ask you to give us grace and mercy as we go through it; lord, we love you so much and thank you for never leaving or forsaking us. Lord, we love you so much for everything. Lord, help us to use our discernment about false teachers. Lord, give us mercy and grace and a fresh anointing. Lord, help us treat others the way we want to be treated. Lord, we thank you and praise your name in Jesus' Name Amen

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 + Leviticus 19:18 You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.

+ Luke 6:27 But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

+ Matthew 19:19 Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

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 Proverbs 23

James 2

1 Corinthians 2

John 21

Acts 16

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[artandthebible]

God Writes for Moses on Mount Sinai the Ten Commandments on Two Stone Tablets

Artist: Joseph von Fuhrich (Austrian, 1800-1876)

Date: 1835

Exodus 31:18 (NIV)

"When the LORD finished speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two tablets of the covenant law, the tablets of stone inscribed by the finger of God."

What is the Law of Moses?

Generally speaking, the Law of Moses is the first five books of the Bible, or the Torah (Hebrew for “law”), also called the Pentateuch (Greek for “five books”). More strictly speaking, the Law of Moses refers only to the 600-plus commandments and regulations in the second through fifth books of the Torah. We often refer to the commandments as “the Law of Moses”; of course, they are actually the Law of God. Moses was the one through whom God gave Israel the law.

The foundation of the Law of Moses is the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:2–17), as dictated to Moses by God Himself on Mt. Sinai (Exodus 31:18). Yet the “greatest commandment” from the Law of Moses, as Jesus declared, is Deuteronomy 6:5, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” Jesus said the second greatest commandment was like the first; it is found in Leviticus 19:18, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” These two are the greatest because “all the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments” (Matthew 22:37–40; see also Galatians 5:14 and James 2:8).

The Bible’s first use of the phrase Law of Moses appears after the death of Moses. Joshua, who was with Moses throughout Israel’s forty years in the desert, had just led the nation of Israel into the Promised Land. In obedience to one of Moses’ final commands, he had the Law of Moses written on plastered stones (Deuteronomy 27:4–8) and read in its entirety to all the people, both Israelite and alien (Deuteronomy 31:9–13). Bible scholars differ on how much of the law was inscribed and read by Joshua, but most agree it was not every word of all five books of the Torah. Still, a great deal could be written easily enough on plastered stone, as shown by the use of similar techniques in ancient Egyptian temples and tombs.

[ahopefulbromantic]

Do y'all sometimes think of how that one Pharisee was like: "Soo Rabbi, what's the greatest commandment (that'll get him for sure good luck not messing this one up hehe I'm so smart)?"

Only for Jesus to look him straight in the eye and go: "I love you. I have always loved you. And the only thing I really want is for you to love Me back. And to spread our love to everyone and everything," with a full-on unwavering sincerity? How could a guy collect himself after that?!!

Cause yeah, I think about it a lot

Matthew 22, 35-40:

One of them [the Pharisees], an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

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3rd November >> Fr. Martin's Homilies/Reflections on Today's Mass Readings for The Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) (Mark 12:28-33): ‘Which is the first of all the commandments?’.

Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Gospel (Except USA) Mark 12:28-34 'You are not far from the kingdom of God'.

One of the scribes came up to Jesus and put a question to him, ‘Which is the first of all the commandments?’ Jesus replied, ‘This is the first: Listen, Israel, the Lord our God is the one Lord, and you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: You must love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.’ The scribe said to him, ‘Well spoken, Master; what you have said is true: that he is one and there is no other. To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and strength, and to love your neighbour as yourself, this is far more important than any holocaust or sacrifice.’ Jesus, seeing how wisely he had spoken, said, ‘You are not far from the kingdom of God.’ And after that no one dared to question him any more.

Gospel (USA) Mark 12:28b–34 Love the Lord your God. Love your neighbor.

One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, “Which is the first of all the commandments?” Jesus replied, “The first is this: Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.” The scribe said to him, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘He is One and there is no other than he.’ And ‘to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself’ is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” And when Jesus saw that he answered with understanding, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to ask him any more questions.

Homilies (3)

(i) Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

We all like to be complemented from time to time. We may not go looking for compliments but when they come our way we are pleased to get them. In today’s gospel reading, Jesus pays a wonderful compliment to a scribe, an expert in the Jewish Law, a member of a group who were often hostile to Jesus. He says to him, ‘You are not far from the kingdom of God’. It is a compliment we would all like to hear from the Lord. Jesus and this particular scribe were very much on the same wavelength. The answer Jesus gave to the scribe’s question, ‘What is the first of all the commandments?’ is one that the scribe fully agreed with.

The scribe’s question was a very valid one. It was believed that there were more than 600 commandments or regulations in the Jewish Law at the time of Jesus. The scribe wanted to know which of them was the most important, the one commandment on which all the others rested. In answering the scribe’s question, Jesus gave more than was asked. He named not just the first of the commandments, but the second as well. Both were a commandment to love. Jesus was saying to the scribe that at the heart of the Jewish religion is love. It is as if Jesus is saying, ‘if you really want to boil down what it is that God wills for our lives, it is love’. The call to love was also at the heart of the new movement within Judaism that Jesus started. Within this call to love, Jesus gives priority to the commandment to love God. God alone is to be loved with all our being, all our heart, soul, mind and strength. This commandment is in our first reading this Sunday from the Book of Deuteronomy. In this first commandment, we are being asked to give God first place in our lives. Because there is only one God, one Lord, God alone is worthy of our total love. Such love involves acknowledging our dependence on God, recognizing how much we receive from God and then offering all that back to God in love. Saint Ignatius of Loyola had a strong sense of how much he had received from God and a great desire to give it all back to God in love. In one of his prayers he says, ‘Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, all my will – all that I have and possess. You, Lord, have given all to me. I now give it back to you’. That prayer captures this all-embracing love of God that Jesus calls for in the first commandment. Because Jesus is God with us, this prayer can be addressed to Jesus, and the call to love God with all our being is also the call to love Jesus, our risen Lord, with all our being.

Inseparably connected to this primary love is what Jesus calls the second commandment, which is as important as the first, and that is the commandment to love our neighbour as ourselves. This commandment too is to be found the Jewish Scriptures, in the Book of Leviticus. Jesus seems to have done something new in bringing together these two commandments in this way. He was saying that these are the two pillars, the cornerstone, on which everything else in the Jewish religion, stands. These two commandments are in a league of their own. In bringing together these two commandments, Jesus declares that the love of God with all our being always finds expression in loving the neighbour as if they were an extension of ourselves. For Jesus, these two commandments are inseparable. It is not possible to love God and disregard our neighbour. Who is our neighbour? Elsewhere in the gospels, Jesus understands the ‘neighbour’ in the broadest possible sense, as every other human being, including those who are very different from us and who traditionally may even have been considered as our enemies.

Jesus lived those two commandments to the full. We learn from him what it means to love God with all our being and to love our neighbour as ourselves. He gives flesh to these two commandments. According to today’s second reading, Jesus offered himself. He gave himself in love to God and to all humanity by his life and, above all, by his death. Having been raised from the dead, he continues to give himself in love to God and to all of us. That is why the second reading goes on to say that, as risen Lord, ‘he lives for ever to intercede for all who come to God through him’. Out of love for God and for us all, he prays for us to support us on our journey towards God. As risen Lord, he not only prays for us, but he also gives us the Holy Spirit to empower us to live the two great commandments of love to the full. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God’s love that has been poured into our hearts. God’s love for us is always prior to our love for him. When we open ourselves up to God’s unconditional love for us, will be empowered to love God in return and to love others in the way God loves them.

And/Or

(ii) Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

It is easy to speak in generalities, as we know. It can be tempting to make statements about whole groups of people. If we have had a bad experience of one particular group, we tend to be suspicious of any individual who belongs to that group. Yet, the individual person can always surprise us. Individuals do not always show themselves to be typical of their group. Indeed, each individual human being is an extraordinary mystery. They are not simply carbon copies of some group identity.

In the gospels, the scribes as a group tended to be hostile to Jesus. They were experts in the Jewish law and they resented what they saw to be Jesus’ unconventional interpretation of the Jewish law. The gospels mention the scribes as one of the groups that were responsible for handing Jesus over to Pilate to be crucified. In telling the story of Jesus’ passion and death, the evangelists refer to the chief priests, the elders and the scribes, treating them as one unified grouping, intent on eliminating Jesus. Yet, not every scribe was a carbon copy of that grouping.

In today’s gospel we find a Jewish scribe in respectful dialogue with Jesus. The scribe asks Jesus a serious question, the kind of question that would have engaged such a person’s mind. He wanted Jesus to give an opinion as to which of all the 600 plus commandments of the Jewish law was the most important one. Jesus gives him a straight answer: ‘This is the first’, and he goes on to quote from the Book of Deuteronomy. Jesus, in fact, gave the scribe more than he asked for. The scribe asked for the first of all the commandments; Jesus gave him the first and the second. Having quoted from the Book of Deuteronomy, he immediately quotes from the Book of Leviticus. The scribe’s response to Jesus’ answer shows how much he appreciated it, ‘Well spoken, Master’. Jesus’ subsequent response to the scribe shows how much Jesus appreciated this earnest man, ‘You are not far from the kingdom of God’. Here we have two men, who would have been expected to be opponents, showing tremendous respect for each other. They each appreciated the good in the other.

Learning to recognize the good in the other is part of the meaning of what Jesus calls the second commandment. ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’. The way that commandment is expressed suggests very strongly that we can only recognize the good in others if we have first recognized the good in ourselves. The very first chapter of the Bible is a poetic description of God’s creation of the world. One of the refrains that run through that chapter is ‘God saw that it was good’. God’s creation is essentially good, and that is especially true of the pinnacle of God’s creative work, the human person. We are all too well aware that we are far from being saints. We recognize areas of sin within us; we struggle with dark thoughts and dark feelings. We have regrets around what we have done and what we have failed to do. Yet, for all of that, there is a core of goodness in each one of us, because we have been created by God who alone is all good. The challenge is to recognize and to honour that core of goodness in ourselves and in others, sometimes in spite of the evidence to the contrary. More than any human being, Jesus had that ability to celebrate the goodness of others. Time and time again, the gospels show him recognizing and proclaiming the goodness of people who had been written off and labelled as sinners or as people of no significance. He was, in that sense, the tremendous lover, to quote the title of a book about Jesus that was very popular when I was a seminarian. Jesus recognized God in others and taught others to do the same. On one occasion, he took a child in his arms and declared that whoever receives one such child receives him and whoever receives him receives God who sent him.

Jesus recognized God in others because he knew God, not just with his mind, but with his heart. His knowledge of God was the knowledge born of love. Because Jesus loved God with all his heart, soul, mind and strength, he could recognize God in places and in people where God was not normally noticed. It was Jesus’ relationship with God which enabled him to recognize God, to recognize goodness, even when it was hidden from most other people. In the same way, it is our relationship with God, our love of God, our putting God first, that will make it possible for us to recognize God in others, to celebrate the goodness of others, to love others in that sense. That is why Jesus declares that the first commandment of all is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. The most important relationship in our lives to get right is our relationship with God, Jesus is saying. It is only in loving God with our whole being, in giving to God what belongs to God, that we will be able to recognize God in ourselves and in others, and on the basis of that to love and honour ourselves and others.

Because as Christians we believe that Jesus is God with us, for us to love God with our whole being is to love Jesus with our whole being. That is the first commandment. In that sense, it is not surprising that before the risen Lord sent out Peter to shepherd God’s people, to love God’s people, he first asked him, ‘Do you love me?’ That is also the Lord’s question to all of us.

And/Or

(iii) Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

One of the tasks we all have in life is trying to discern what is most important. We wonder what needs to be at the centre of our lives and what can move out towards the edge. This can be true of our faith life too. We ask ourselves what is it that is central to what we believe. From its earliest days the church found it necessary to list its core beliefs. This led to the formation of the creeds, which we recite every Sunday. In the time of Jesus, there was a similar concern among Jews to get to the core of their faith. What commandment was in a category of its own among the six hundred and thirteen commandments of the Jewish Law? This concern is behind the question put to Jesus in today’s gospel reading by an expert in the Jewish Law, ‘Which is the greatest commandment of the Law?’ 

The scribe was looking for one commandment out of the hundreds that were in the Law. However, in focusing on the core of the Jewish Law, Jesus highlighted two commandments that were to be found in different books of the Jewish Scriptures and he brought them together in a very distinctive way. The first commandment to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, is found in the book of Deuteronomy, and the second commandment, ‘you must love your neighbour as yourself’, is in the book of Leviticus. What is common to both commandments is the word ‘love’. It is as if Jesus is saying, ‘if you really want to boil down what it is that God wills for our lives, it is love’. Love is the centre of the Jewish Law. It is also, of course, the centre of Jesus’ life and message.

If what unites these two commandments is the word ‘love’, what distinguishes them is the object of our love. In this respect, Jesus speaks of a first and a second commandment. If these two commandments have a unique role within all the commandments in the Jewish Law, one is more important than the other. The first and most important of the two is to love God with all our heart, all our soul, all our mind and all our strength. We probably find it easier to get our head around the second commandment, to love our neighbour as ourselves. We may not find it easy to do, but we understand what it means. It is to act in a way that serves the total well-being of our neighbour. We might ask, like another scribe in the gospel story, ‘Who is my neighbour?’ Jesus answered that question in the story of the Samaritan who cared for the half dead Jewish man by the roadside. We are to treat everyone as if they were a neighbour, including the stranger who crosses our path, whoever they are. Jesus is suggesting in that story that, rather than trying to figure out who is and isn’t my neighbour, what matters is to be a loving neighbour to all whom we encounter in life. That is the kind of love Jesus embodied in his own life. He revealed God’s love to all, without discrimination, whether they were Jews, Samaritans or pagans.  

This is a very demanding kind of love that Jesus calls for, which brings us to the first commandment. Jesus is saying that it is our loving relationship with God which will empower us to love others in this generous way. That is why loving God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, is the first and greatest of the commandments. In our world today, that first commandment tends to be disconnected from the second one and often abandoned altogether. In that first commandment, we are being asked to love God with all our being. This involves acknowledging our dependence on God, recognizing how much we receive from God and then offering all that back to God in loving gratitude. Saint Ignatius of Loyola had a strong sense of how much he had received from God and a great desire to give it all back to God. This comes through in one of his well-known prayers, ‘Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, all my will – all that I have and possess. You, Lord, have given all to me. I now give it back to you’. That prayer captures something of this all-embracing love of God that Jesus calls for in the first commandment. Jesus is suggesting that when we love God in this complete way, we will be caught up into God’s love for all humanity.

Fr. Martin Hogan.

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John 13:34-35 📖

34: ‘A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.”35: “By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.’

Other Bible Verses ✝️

25: ‘so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other.’ 26: ‘If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.’ 27: “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.’ ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭25-27‬

12: ‘And though one may be overpowered, two can resist. Moreover, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.’ ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬

16: ‘no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.’ ‭17: “So if you consider me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.’ Philemon‬ ‭1‬:‭16-17

1: ‘Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!’ ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭133‬:‭1‬

4: ‘Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function,’ 5: “so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.’ Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭4‬-5

16: ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.’ ‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬

4: ‘I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.’ 5: ‘And now I urge you, dear lady—not as a new commandment to you, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another.’ 6: ‘And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the very commandment you have heard from the beginning, that you must walk in love.’ ‭‭2 John‬ ‭1‬:‭4‬

36: ‘“Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law?”’ 37: ‘Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”’ 39: ‘And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.”’ Matthew‬ ‭22‬:‭36‬-37

LORD✝️ YHWH✝️ אֲדֹנָי✝️ אלוהים✝️ Is Always With You 💗

[marcothephoenixhusband]

Law The Yandere Crazy Stalker Ex/Marco The Savior

AU Modern Day

🔞18+ NSFW

-Marco x F!Reader-

Warnings: Stalking, Fluff, Romance, Revenge, Consensual Sex, Threats, Blood, Revenge On Yandere Law With Marco on Phone Sex, Yandere Psycho Law, Slice Of Life with Marco, Valentine's Day Sex, Proposed too, Maid and Master Play Near End

>THIS IS LONG<

SUMMARY: You were going on three years with Law, coming up was Valentines day and you had bought some red lingerie that had a big bow that unfolds. But not once did he ever get you anything for any holiday or even your birthday you always got him things. Laws a rocker in a band that does well enough for him to get by, he plays bass. In the begining everything seemed fine. But now in fact every time he would come over it was just to use you for sex then leave with you crying he knew how you worked and would abuse it all he wanted. That is until your neighbor Marco a doctor and friend of three going on four years helps you out. When lots of other things happen. *Phoenix Wright makes an appearance.

"Todays Valentines Day! Today I make him realize that im not just some woman. First ill go to his place and surprise him with this red lingerie, a letter and a heart bear. Todays my only day off this week. Then well go out somewhere and have fun lets see its four thirty plenty of time fifteen minutes away from my apartment" you say to yourself getting dressed in the lingerie. Doing your makeup perfect just how you like it but to also to match the lingerie. You put on a black sheer shirt but if someone were to glance they wouldn't notice anything. You put on a black zipper skirt for easy access, you wore your favorite low platform shoes. Once ready with everthing you grab a taxi and go five miles to his small apartment. Walking up the stairs you suddenly get nervous but you reassure yourself theres nothing wrong with you. And walk up the flight of steps unlocking his door to hear noises. Noises that definitely were not from the TV. So you walk through the open door of his room to see him fucking your best friend. (Excuse me, ex best friend)

"WE ARE DONE Law!! Loose my number and return the apartment key to my apartment!" You rip the head off the bear and throw it at his stupid bass for his band also tearing the letter in half dropping it as your storming through his unkempt apartment as hes saying and putting pants on. You throw his spare key out the open window since it reeked of sex.

"No! (N) its not what it looks like! Your mine you cant leave! I love you!!!" Your ex yells as your ex bff says.

"What the hell you said you loved me and were gonna dump her soon for me!"

"No I didnt! Look (n) we can talk this out" your ex Law says with his hands as you look back at him scan him up and down and then your ex bff and say.

"Were over! All of us!" You open the door walk, down the steps and call a taxi luckily one was right there. As Law put on a shirt then tried to run after you but the taxi allready was leaving missing him by seconds. Bursting out sobbing now that your facade of strength was over the taxi driver asks.

"Are you all right miss? Do you have anyone too talk to?" Through your tears you just sob out

"He ...... fucked..... my.... best friend" and that was enough for the taxi driver to shutup. You were going through so much pain.

"Were here... be safe miss" the taxi driver says and you nod still crying giving him way to much money as you exited the car. Once inside your complex your struggle to get your keys to open the door which made you cry even more. You hear a click then a door open you all ready knew who it was. Marco Phoenix your neighbor of three years going on four years and a doctor. Sometimes you both would drink and chat like friends but you didnt want to bother him with your crap right now. Shaking black eyeliner running down your face.

"(N) are you allright? Yoi" Marco asks softly.

"..... cant ..... stop..... shaking...." you cry but managed to get out. He gently holds your shoulders as he says

"How about you take ten minutes to calm down put the decapitated bear down. Get yourself situated and then come over to talk about things over some wine? Yoi" You just nod and he slowly grabs your key and unlocks your door for you.

"Thank you Marco" his gentle touches have seemed to calm you down enough to go into your apartment as he went into his. First you throw the bear against the wall but it just bounces back on to the floor. Then you take a deep breath three times to calm down more. Then it sinks in you only have ten minutes you wipe your makeup and managed to fix it like before which was black eyeliner with red sparkles on the eyelids. It didnt even occur to you to change your clothes. You drink some water and its time. Technically you spent fifteen minutes but oh well. You exit your apartment locking it incase the psycho comes to your apartment though he had a spare key made himself. Marco and Law have met in passing before many times as Marco headed to work, lets just say they dont get along. Marco and your ex bff were the ones youd talk too about your problems but that backstabbing bitch!

'At least you had Marco, he was kind, handsome, laid back, and a gentle soul. You blush you have had a crush on him and not realized till now?!' You think

'Hes just my friend its just wine on valentine's day' you think shake off the blush then knock on Marcos door. He opens the door with a laidback expression and opens it for you to walk in through his arm thats propping the door open. I mean he was six, eight foot after all. As you do you smell a lavender candle burning and two glasses of wine near the big ass nice couch that could be used as a bed. As he closes the door you take off your shoes by the welcome mat for shoes. He leads you to the couch, you both sit down. His left arm resting on the couch behind you. As he picks up his glass of wine so you do the same. He takes a sip as you take a gulp.

"So tell me what happened (n) Yoi" he takes another sip.

"Well ... he was sleeping with my ex bff the whole time, the only thing he ever did right was to use condoms with me. And he never once made me cum either it was always about him! She said that he loved her and that he was gonna dump me after almost three years for her! I feel like all that time is a waste! Thats when I broke up with them! Then he said no way! and that he loved me thats when I got a taxi and left. Then I started balling in the taxi and the taxi driver asked if I was okay and all I could say was He fucked my bff ugh!" You say voice shaky you feel Marcos thumb rub your shoulder.

"Marco did I deserve this? Am I a bad person?" You ask looking over cetching his eyes as he sets his glass down and so do you. He embraces you in a hug rubbing your back when your phone starts going off making you jump a little.

"Replying to you, no you never deserved anything that sick bastard did to you. And no your the opposite your such a wonderful and enjoyable person to be around. He lost a good woman. Yoi" suddenly your phone started vibrating and you grab your phone to see

"Ahh its him!" You say startled.

"Well lets answer it Yoi"

"What?! No! Why-" you protest but Marco all ready grabed your phone and slides to accept the call and put it on speaker.

"(N) I swear it wont happen again!" Law yells.

"Yea just like the times you promised her this and that but never followed through making her cry countless times? Yoi" Law seemed shocked.

"Who is this?!" Law yells.

"Take a wild ass guess dumbass Yoi" Marco says with authority.

"Marco you asshole why do you have her-" Marco cut Law off

"Oh shes right here, in my arms. And I think she likes it. Law do you know what a clitorus gland is?"

"Yea its where guys put there dicks in" Whispering to you Marco asks

"Do you trust me (n) let me show you what an actual orgasm is supposed to feel like Yoi" you blush but nod and whisper

"I trust you Marco." Marco turns back to the phone on the couch.

"Wrong Law its how you make a woman orgasm let me demonstrate. Yoi" Marco says with a calm voice unzipping your skirt and taking your shirt off gently.

"Wow what a beautiful woman dressed up in red lingerie in a bow Yoi"

"Put (n) on the phone now dont you touch her shes mine!" Law yells as Marco unwraps your bow slowly and says to Law.

"Shes wrapped up like a present for me. Yoi" You knew this was Marcos way of revenge well not the sexy part, but when you mess with his friends hell think on it then come up with a plan. Youve never been on that receiving end before though.

"Stop touching her!! Bastard ill kill you!" Law yells.

"If you so much as step into the complex I will have the police called" Marco says in a husky tone. As Marco un wraps the whole bow causeing the ribbon to fall to the ground. Marco reaches down to your clit and rubs gently making you gasp loudly.

"(N) Whats he doing to you?!Remember your mine!!" Law yells through the speaker phone. Marco slides up and down in your folds then goes back to your clit giving more stimulus.

"Marcooo~!" You moan loudly.

"She seems to like what im doing to her Yoi" Marco says to Law.

"You sick fucker!" Law yells clearly enraged. Marco slips a digit into you while still on your clits button gently rubbing it in circles.

"Yess! Marco!! Your gonna make me cum!" You yell not that loud but loud enough for Law to hear. As Marco slid in another digit your back arched He stimulated your clit and the fingers inside you so you could ride out your high. Your back arches then falls back on the couch huffing for breath. Marco whispers in your ear.

"Would you like more of what I can do my sweet (n)? I need your permission unfortunately I dont have any condoms though. Ive never brought a woman back before..Yoi" you whisper back

"Im on birth control"

"For how long have you been on it? Yoi" Marco asks

"Since I was in high school" you reply back.

"Well I need your consent Yoi"

"You have it" you whisper back as he undresses his jacket pants and boxers then crawls on top of you but just the bottom of you planting kisses all over your body. You moaning.

"Ohh Marco!!"

"Whats that bastard doing to you?!" Law yells.

"Making her cum over and over. Yoi" Marco says in a husky voice as he spreads your legs kissing and sucking hard near your pussy on the top of your thighs leaving hickey's. He starts eating you out skillfully. Your back arches.

"MarcOOO Yesss that feels so good!!" You moan out unable to control gour body twitching. You keep moaning as you feel that feeling again. After five more minutes.

"Marco im- im gonna cum again!"

"Why are you doing this to me (n)?!" Law yells as Marco laps up your slit, massaging your clit with his tounge.

"Im im cumming MarcoOO!!" You yell arching your back as he laps up your juices. He pulls up his head wiping your juices off his face as he crawls completely on top of you and asks.

"Are you ready now (n)"

"Ready?! Ready for what?!!" Law yells over the phone.

"Ready for her to be mine forever. She was right any normal person wouldnt stay on the phone this long psycho Yoi" Marco says to Law as your face is red huffing hard.

"Marcoo I need you im ready" you whine/moan.

"Your lucky I have a gig tonight or id-!!" Law yells.

"Hold that thought Law I need to please MY woman" you both hear screams from Law but ignore them for now. Marco positions himself with both hands on either side of your head then uses one hand to slide his cock up and down your slit hitting your clit as well then he slips in the tip.

"Ahhh!!" You moan with more yelling from Law. As Marco softly thrusts to widen your walls for his cock once he reaches your cervix.

"Yesss god Marco your so big you fill me up!" You moan loudly as you wrap your arms around his neck. He starts thrusting slowly at first feeling you out.

"Ah I found it Yoi"

"Found what?!!!" Law screams now.

"Her G spot dumbass! She said I can cum in her. So with that I told you she will be mine soon forever Yoi!" Marco hits the end call button you assume. As he picks up speed hitting your g spot every time making you see spots as you dug your nails into his back he speeds up. Law kept calling back for a couple hours but eventually stopped as you all knew he had a gig tonight. Time warps into night.

"Ohh Marco are you-"

"Oh im close what about you? Yoi" he cuts you off knowing what you were gonna ask.

"Im close too ahh yess Marco!!"

After some more thrusts

"Marco! Im gonna cum!"

"Me too my sweet (n) lets cum together! Yoi" he keeps thrusting hitting your g spot everytime making you a moaning mess. Then it snuck up on you.

"Marco im gonna cum!!"

"Me too Yoi do you still want my hot cum? Yoi" he asks in your ear him proping himself on his elbows sweat dripping off of him and you.

"I doo please cum in me Marco!!" You moan out.

"Ahghh!! Marcoo im cuming!"

"Agh! Me to (n)!! Take my hot creamy cum all in you. Yoi" as your walls contrict he keeps thrusting riding out both your sex highs.

"MARCO YESS!!!" Yell out.

"(N) YESS GOD!!! YOI" He moans out slowing he thrusts through both your highs untill he slowly comes to a stop resting his head on your chest between your breasts. You hug Marco saying

"So im your woman now am I?" You question huffing, giggling and smiling wide.

He looks into your eyes seriously.

"If youll have me as your boyfriend. I promise to keep that smile on your face forever. And ive liked you for a couple years now too... Yoi" he admits. "I actually had just realized while I was having a mental brakedown that Ive liked you for awhile too Marco but I never acted on it since I was with ... him." You whisper laughing. He raises an eyebrow then soft lips meet yours as you follow his rhythm using tounges you nip his, surprising him as he nips yours. Finally breaking for air he admits.

"Thats one thing I admire about you (n) your soo loyal Yoi"

"I would always go to meet you outside to make sure you were safe. I hoped nothing bad would happen to you. Yoi" he says.

"Ah so thats why you did that I had no clue" you laugh.

"Your a woman living alone of course I worried but I couldnt be there all the time due to my job I do sometimes get randomly called in for emergencies. Now you have a crazy ex stalker who will probably come at any time. Ill have the landlord change your lock. Yoi" he admits.

"That would make me feel better..." you admit.

"Just try and stay out of your apartment until the lock is changed. Yoi"

"Law never cared to remember my schedule all he knows is I have a day job at a charity building across from the hospital."

"All right well discuss this later lets get cleaned up. Hang onto me. Yoi" he says and you obey. Wrapping your arms more around his neck and wrapping your legs tighter around his groin. He picks you up which you werent expecting and walks into his room turns the light on you see hes well kempt.

'Well he is a doctor he must feel cleaner this way' you think. Then he opens the bathroom door and turns on the shower. He places a hand on your back helping to support you then nuzzles your neck making you giggle as he gave your neck butterfly kisses. So you do the same nuzzling his neck and kissing all around his neck. Marco blushes and checks the water then holds your thighs up as he steps in.

"Ready (n) im going to pull out Yoi" he says softly and you nod him pulling you thighs away from him your back against the wall for support, each inch you miss him more until hes all the way out and you gasp as he slides you to the ground your wobbly. He pulls you into a hug and you wrap your arms around his abs feeling his cum come out of you.

"Sorry wasnt expecting you to be in my bathroom haha I only have manly things. Actually I wasnt expecting to be so devilish tonight but you and him got the better of me. I hate seeing you cry. Yoi"

"Thats okay as long as I get clean and I feel better so thank you for... everything" you reply blushing and giggling. He chuckles then he stops hugging you and squirts some body wash on you then him. You both getting clean, washes eachothers hair, then wash off everything and turn off the shower. He grabs two towels and gives you one fluffy towel. He steps out getting dry while you stay in the warm air drying off, once dry he takes the towels once you step out and throws them in the clothes bin. Then he searches his closet and returns to you with one of his casual shirts and smaller shorts that would fit you since he is wide and tall. You get dressed in them as he dresses in his night clothes but no shirt making you blush. He takes notice.

"See something you like? Yoi" he asks and you just nod and blush. He smiles wide and leads you back to the living room.

"We never actually drank our wine did we? Yoi"

"But will you be okay tomorrow?"

"Heavy drinking doesnt affect me, not that I do drink heavily. A glass or social drinking is what I prefer Yoi" he says with a smile as he gathers your clothes and sets them aside on the empty table right by the door. Then he sits on the couch and pats in the spot next to him.

"Im the same way you know drinking doesnt really affect me unless ive had a lot. But I like social drinking." You say as he replys.

"Look at that allready finding out more about eachother. So whats you favorite fruit? Yoi"

"Rassberries. What about you?"

"Pineapples haha Yoi"

"Thats surprising. I dont think I know anyone who likes pineapples except you hehe" you say poking his nose, as he wraps a blanket from behind your head over the both of you scooting closer untill your both sipping wine cuddling on the couch his arm around your waist.

"My phone finally stopped ringing?" You say curiously.

"Seventy six calls!!!!??" You slightly yell.

"Just ignore them, for now dont pick up if he calls again Yoi" you put your phone on vibrate and set it on the couch. Your face in the crook of his neck.

"Hey Marco?" He looks to you.

"Hmm my sweet? Yoi"

"Thank you for everything I mean it. In one day my life changed for the better" You say genuinely. Which makes him smile wide.

"Im glad I could help (N) even though it was unconventional Yoi" Marco replies and kisses your forehead. After finishing the wine you both makeout nipping eachothers tounges and playing around flicking swirling then breaking for air.

"Its getting late grab your phone and set an alarm eariler than normal so you can go back to your apartment in the morning and get ready. ... do you mind if I keep the ribbon? Yoi"

"Okay I will and no I dont mind I think were thinking the same thing hehe" you reply as you grab your phone. As Marco puts the blanket back above the couch. He scoops you up as you grab your phone walking around the table to his bedroom. Laying you on the bed.

"Pick where you want to sleep my dear (n) Yoi" you scoot under the right side of the bed.

"Good choice because I always sleep in the middle. Yoi" he says sliding into the middle offering his left arm as your pillow you happily accept, then he rolls over wraps his right hand around your waist and pulls you closer to him. Him intertwining his legs with yours. As you both slowly fall asleep with smiles on your faces.

~The Next Morning~

*Vibrate Vibrate Vibrate*

"HmmMmm?" You reach for your phone but you realize your not in your bed where your nightstand is. You open your groggy eyes to see your in a different bed and the nightstand is much farther back. You feel someones arms around your waist, legs intertwined. Then you remember everything that happened yesterday and turned red in the face. You slowly stretch to grab your phone and look at it

"Holy shit ninety two missed calls?! I have to go to work too!" You yell softly making Marco stir abit you realize you have to wake up Marco since hes clutching you for dear life.

"Marcoooo~" You run your hand through his hair again and again while cooing him to wake up.

"HmMm (n)? Yoi" Marco opens and eye to see you, he blushes.

"I have to go cutie im gonna be late" you say.

"Auhhh fine go on dear I get off at five pm Yoi" Marco says.

"What a coincidence I get off at five too. But I have to go now Marco" you say sadly. He sits up the covers revealing his abs you blush and turn away. He turns you around and says

"You better get used to it cause im not going anywhere girlfriend~ Yoi" he smiles wide and winks then untangles himself from you as you get out of bed go around hop up on the king sized bed and give him kisses all over his face and neck.

"Hmm feels good Yoi" he says. Then hopped back down and walked into the living room to gather your things and went to your apartment. When you walked in the place had been ransacked.

'I cant believe Law would do this. Dont cry (n) breath just get ready for work. Law must have been still drunk and came after the gig. Which means I have to change my lock you think to yourself but me and Marco work all the hours the landlord is open.... You got ready in your blue jacket with buttons with white blouse under, and a blue pencil skirt with black pleather flats. After you get yourself together you go out and meet Marco who was locking his door too. His judgement on your face said it all.

"What happened (n)? Yoi" he asks in his doctors coat and scrubs.

"He came here last night and ransacked my apartment. It must have been when we fell asleep he must have been drunk but quiet looking for me" you look down as he picks up your chin gently and gave you a kiss.

"You should sleep at my place until we get this sorted and ill walk you to your jobs building and walk you home just stay in your building until I come get you. Theres nothing I can really do about breaks. Dont worry though I have your back. Yoi" Marco explains.

"Thank you Marco it means so much to me!" You blush and he leans down and kisses you, you kiss him back then you both break for air.

"Shall we? Yoi" he says holding his arm for you to loop through. You loop your arm through his and walk down the stairs you both being on the second floor. Once to the intersection he leads you to your building as one of your cowokers notice you two. You kiss Marco and thank him. Then turn to see Shizu and immediately turn bright red.

"I have to go see you after work cutie" Marco says then walk fast to the hospital.

"Spill now, anndd hes a doctor! spill it girl!" is all she says.

"Okay but first let me call a place before work"

~At Break~

"His name is Marco Phoenix, hes been my neighbor for three years going on four. And he the absolute most sweetest person ever" you say with heart eyes.

"*sniff sniff* um is that manly smell I smell? Oh my god you spent the night at his place last night didnt you?" Shizu blabs out making you blush and nod admitting it.

"Whatever happened to that rocker punk whats his name oh Law?" Shizu asks.

"Oh him I found him in his room in his apartment banging my ex bff the whole relationship so I broke up with him now hes stalking me. Which reminds me I need to tell security."

"Girl you need to tell security soon after work then?" Shizu asks and you nod. You gossip with your coworkers when a delivery worker carrying a huge bouquet of roses walked down the aisle making all the girls giggle

"I wonder who those are for." You murmur

"Is there a miss (n) here?" The worker ask yells trying to figure out who its for so they can deliver other parcels. You raise your hand and he sets them on your desk as you stand and sign for them. Its a vase with roses in the shape of a heart. And a small shiny red box. Making all the girls flock over.

"Ohh read the note!!" Shizu says all giddy.

"Dear (n) since we missed valentine's day I thought id make it up to you. Girlfriend XOXO from -Marco" All the girls squeal as you smell the roses. You open the box and smell rassberries, so you try a rassberry truffle.

"Sorry girls im not sharing the chocolates but each of you can have a rose put it in your jacket pocket itll look soo cute!" They do as followed and soon each woman has sparkly eyes.

"Thank you (N)!" They all say.

'I wonder when itll get there? Im not as rich as Marco' you think.

~Marco's POV~

A delivery man walked into the hospital holding a good sized medium red box with a note attached to the side which caught your attention, because no one ever gets gifts in this wing ,maybe its cause you were hungry.

'Her flowers should be there by now Yoi' you think as you say.

"Im going on break Yoi" you say to the receptionist and she just waves.

"Ive got a package here for a Marco Phoenix!" The courier says to the receptionist.

"Oi! Marco! Wait come back!" She yelled. You walk back to the receptionist and the courier asked again.

"Are you Marco Phoenix?"

"Yes Yoi"

"Okay sign here and theres a note on the side" you sign as he hands you the box as all the lady nurses goo ouuu and flock to you. The courier leaves.

"Well read it Marco we dont got all day" the receptionist says. You open the note that read

"Thank you for being so incredibly sweet to me. Since we missed valentine's day kinda. I thought id get you something today boyfriend XOXO

-(N)~" a blush creeps up on your face, not what you were expecting from her.

"Thats why youve been in an extra good mood Marco?"

"You finally went for someone how romantic" you shh them gently and smile. The excitement dies down, but you know everyone is happy for you and that the gossip will spread around the whole hospital in ten minutes. Smiling wide you check the contents which consists of a melted cheese and roast beef sandwich, then the next layer was tiny deserts and pastries that were all pineapple flavored. First starting with the sandwich which was fresh and warm unlike the cafeteria food. After that you took a bite out of everything else smiling wide.

'(N) has good taste. I was not expecting this at all.' You think as your break is now over you tell the receptionist to save the box for you as you clock back in.

~(N) POV~

Finally done working smile on your face. You hear loud familiar footsteps as you grab your bag everything all ready in it. Then Shizu says

"Hey didnt you dump him?" Looking up seeing an angry

Law in a black leather jacket with a band shirt and ripped black and yellow print jeans of his bands logo.

"Yea I did! Call security Shizu!" Law grabs your arm forcefully and leads you downstairs

"I need to talk with you now!" Law yells you protesting the whole way.

"We have nothing to talk about I dumped your ass!" You yell back.

"What you did with Marco is inexcusable. Remember your mine and no one elses!" Law drags you to the entrance of the building. Shizu called security but that had ran up stairs you bet Shizu was telling them to go downstairs now. Still hanging on to your arm you try and shake free.

"Dont make me hurt you (N)! Talk to me!" then he pulls out his knife as you shake free you hear

"(N)!" Putting your hands up instinctively you glanced back at Marco and felt a sharp sting.

"Marco!!" He was running full speed as soon as he got there Law dropped the knife saying

"What have I done?! (N) youll forgive me right? Please say youll forgive me? It was just instinct... your mine only mine

...." Then he runs for it to his motorcycle and drives off.

Your attention is finally directed at the pain.

"(N) snap out of it whats wro-" Marco yells then sees your looking at your right hand that had been sliced open.

"My ..... blood" you say as you pass out. Once you wake up the police are waiting for you and so is Marco. As you recall what had happened the police are trying to get your attention.

"Huh? Sorry I was just remembering what happened."

Can you tell us what happened miss (n)?" You tell them everything then they use a device to scan fingerprints on the knife right then and there.

"So the perpetrator is Trafalgar Law?" The police confirm.

"Yes he also has a key to my apartment and ransacked it last night" you say.

"We will put in a restraining order to a judge."

"Well we cant do anything until theirs a perpetrator or an inccident. But since this is assault we will keep more patrols until we can detain him. We recommend change your lock as soon as possible. Do you have anywhere else to stay while the lock is being changed? Were making a police report now. Whats your address? Well have extra patrol there. You should thank your boyfriend for bringing you here it says in the report you suffer with passing out seeing your own blood?" The police said and you nod. Marco showed them a picture.

"This is the damage Ill send the photo to you sir Yoi"

"Shell be staying at my place from now on Yoi" you look at Marco theres so much blood on his doctor's coat it makes you feel woozy. Looking away at the officers.

"My address is(----) apartment (-) and im working on everything"

"Allright that should do it for here. Were going to your work to give them a description of Trafalgar Law to keep you safe miss (n)."

"Thank you for everything officers" you say as they leave.

"Hes even more deranged that I originally thought... Yoi" you hear Marco take a seat were the officers just were on your left, the privacy curtain closed.

"Im sorry ... Marco..." you start to tear up.

"No no it is NOT your fault this psycho stalker wont leave you alone Yoi" he holds your left hand warming it up.

"Sorry for making you come back to work" you joke as he smiles at your joke.

"Its no problem dear Yoi"

"When can I leave he just cut my hand" you question your boyfriend.

"Well its not just a cut I had to give you six stiches the gash was deep almost hit an artery Yoi" Marco says

"But since your fine now I did a good job ill get you discharged Yoi" within five minutes he came back and undid all your IVs and cords gently turning off the machines.

"Allright lets go my sweet (n) Yoi" you hear then see him walk in to your curtain room. You slide you legs off the med bed and see your bag on the table you crossed it against your body gently then walked out assuming Marco checked you in here and used your medical card and ID. Once outside. You sigh.

"Whats wrong (n)? Yoi" Marco asks.

"Its my life Marco its like a rollarcoaster right now and I cant do anything but be helpless." He walked over to your left side and held your hand.

"People cant controll other people dear Yoi" Once facing your apartment you put the key in and turn it opening the door slowly as Marco says.

"Were gonna grab all your clothes, shoes, shorts etc, and all your necessities just in case. I have plenty of room for a second person. Yoi" he smiles at you.

"Oh thats right you have the upgraded suite room." You say softly. You knew he was just trying to comfort you so you smile back.

"Thank you Marco ..... I know this is really fast...."

"Dont worry about it its my job to help others. And who would I be if I didnt help my own girlfriend? Yoi" he says smiling while he mainly grabs your things cause you only have one working hand. Marco propped his door and your door open so its easier to move between rooms.

"I guess im so used to thinking im a burden." You say mainly to yourself but Marco hears you. Goes up to you and hugs you embracing you.

"You are never a burden Yoi" Which made the tears overflow as you held him with your left hand you just cry until you cant anymore. He kisses your forehead as you both release eachother

"Here go inside relax, ill get just get your stuff this is left right?Yoi"

"Yea just those,... thank you for helping me I mean" you raise your right hand and chuckle.

"I understand Yoi" he half smiles as you go sit on his couch. After the last of your stuff was put in his bedroom you could hear him close both doors, you looked at all your stuff.

"Wow I really dont have alot." You say coyly.

"Well makes it easier too I need to put my coat and scrubs in the wash separately dont want to scare anyone. Listen (n) im gonna take a day off of work tomorrow. I suggest you do the same so we can talk to the landlord given the situation. Yoi" he says as you nod in agreement. He undressed making you blush again that hes your man. He changed into shorts and a tshirt. You tried to change as well but need his help, finally you got changed in pjs. As you grab your phone you see thirty five new missed calls and fourty three new messages, you go to delete all, then block this number. Marco hovering behind you.

"Goodgirl you dont need to be seeing all of that. Yoi" Sighing a breath of relief you allready have everyone you need in your contacts including Marco even all the police numbers. You call your work

"This is (N) (L) im just calling to say I need a day off work tomorrow. I have to deal with some things." You say politely.

"All right I have you checked off your all good to go. Have a good rest of your afternoon (N)"

"You too thanks bye" you end the call and hear Marco on the phone.

"I need tomorrow off Yoi"

"Okay great thank you again see you when I get back okay bye now Yoi" he ends his call. You look at your phone clock.

"Its only seven pm!?" You yell into the bedroom pillow as you feel a warm hand on your back rubbing your back.

"Its going to be okay my sweet (n) Yoi" Marcos coos to you and kisses your head.

"Come on are you hungry? Yoi" he asks as he goes on his phone looking at Fastgrub. You get off the pillow and stand up saying

"Im starving all I ate were those chocolates hehe they were so good though!" You raise your arms but then go

"Ahh owe!" And put your hands back down. Marco dissapears for a minute then returns with two pills and a glass of water. He hands you the pills first then the water as you gulp them down he takes the water to the kitchen as you follow opening the fridge to barely any food.

"You know for being a doctor you should eat better." You say cockily pulling out a lone pineapple asking Marco.

"Why is he all alone Marco?? Did you ever think about his feelings? Hahaha" you laugh which make Marco laugh as well with a smile on his face. You put the pineapple back in the fridge closing it.

"Okay okay ill go grocery shopping tomorrow I swearrr. Haha but what do you want to eat now? Sweetie Yoi"

"A Chipotle bowl but no beans I hate beans" you reply.

"What a coincidence I hate beans too. Then its decided Yoi" he put both your orders in for delivery.

"Estimated time thirty minutes Yoi" he says and you cheer saying.

"Thank you so much Marco your an angel you have done more than anyone has for me my whole life"

"Awe my sweet thats sad to know. You deserve the world and more come here Yoi" he motions for you to sit on him patting his lap. As you sit on him soft lips meet your as you both make out nipping eachothers tounges then breaking for air.

"I will never get tired of anything we do Yoi" he says as he carefully hugs you. Marco gets up after a good warm hug and gets two glasses he fills one with his water filter and pours one with wine then comes over and sets the water on your side and the wine on his side. You look quizzically at him wondering

"So tell me why do doctors say dont drink alcohol after a big wound?"

"Well its because alchohol opens veins and arteries making the wound bleed more, and heal less Yoi" he skillfully explains in a way you can understand.

"Ahh I never knew that. One time I overheard a couple say once they got out of the hospital they were gonna tear up bar hopping. I always wonder what happened to them." You take a gulp of water and chat with Marco until his phone rings sweet chimes.

"Thats dinner ill be right back dear Yoi" he gets up, walks through the door with a click.

"Oh Marco you forgot your key silly man" you dug through his scrubs and found the key and put it on his nightstand.

"I forgot I can just open the door duh" Then you hear a gentle *knock knock* you rush to the door and open it with your left arm. He opens the door and you both go sit on the couch. He brings out and places the food on the table. You struggle to open the lid on your bowl and Marco notices.

"Here my sweet Yoi" he pops off the lid and unwraps your utensils.

"Can you eat like that? I know your right hand dominant. Yoi" he asks.

"Actually im ambidextrous so that means I wont loose my job yay!" Your dark humor amuses him, him chuckling before eating his burrito. He turns on the tv it flashes to the news while sipping his wine.

<Wanted persons:----, ---, ----, --,Trafalgar Law, ---, ----, ----.......> Marco immediately turned the channel to a romance movie that just started. Once done eating he put everything in the trash. He patted his stomach.

"I couldnt eat another bite Yoi" he chuckles as you reply.

"Looks like we both have food babies going on. Haha" you laugh as he drags you onto his lap.

"While on the topic what is your view on having children? Yoi" he quizzically asks. You taken aback somewhat you respond.

"I would like a child or two its just im terrified of child birth what about you Marco?" You ask.

"Same one or two and id be scared too poping a child out haha Yoi" he chuckles then changes the subject.

"So how did you like your surprise at work today? Yoi" Marco asks all giddy with a smile. As you look up to him you reply

"Ohh Everyone flocked to me about the note. I gave each lady a rose and obviously ate the chocolates they were sooo yummy thank you Marco!" You had turned to you left so you could hug him he embraced you in a full hug.

"Did you get your surprise??" You wondered as he retorts.

"Why yes I did, right on my break too! Everyone flocked me too. Everything was so delicious apart from the cafeteria food Yoi" he beams at you making you blush and smile wide. You just lean into him now both of you are invested in the movie. Once the movie finishes your asleep leaning on his chest.

"(N) heyy beautifullll Yoi" Marco tries to wake you to go to the bed but he slides out from under you and picks you up gently heading to the bedroom he pulls the covers back and lays you in bed so your right hand is resting, while he goes and turns off all the lights and TV. Then he slides in the other way on the bed, turning both your phones on silent then cuddles you intertwining his legs with yours.

~The Next Morning~

You awoke with Marco cuddling you legs intertwined and everything. You remembered what happened yesterday as it all came rushing back. You look to your hand

'Law actually hurt me physically this time. Its always been mentally before I think that one night sex over the phone made him crack' you think as Marco stirs. Him opening an eye looking at you smiling wide.

"Up allready I see, my precious girlfriend (N) Yoi" he says as he kisses your cheek. You roll over towards him untangling your legs but have them rubbing his as you give him a kiss on his lips melting into him and eventually needing air.

"What was that for? Yoi" he questions your passion.

"Im warming up more to our situation." You reply as he smiles wide and you tussle his hair.

"Feels nice babe Yoi" he softly says. Soon you both get up get dressed, he helps you again, do all the necessities then grab both your keys and your bag then head to the landlords office *knock knock*

"Come in" a voice says. Marco opened the door and let you through then he entered.

"Ahh Marco its so nice to see you although that means something is wrong." The landlord says sitting down as you both sit in the double chairs.

"My goodness what happened to your hand (n)?" LL asks.

"About that... Yoi"

"She has a crazy stalker ex who made a key to her apartment ransacked it then cut her hand wide open. We were wondering how long it would take to change the lock on her apartment? Yoi" Marco asks while the LL sighs.

"Unfortunately..... our handiman left due to the pandemic ... soo finding a handiman has been difficult we havent had one since the pandemic and I dont for see us having one this year unfortunately. Does she have somewhere else to stay?" LL asks, Marco says

"Shell just have to stay with me. I think its time to brake her lease and well clean out the apartment. What do you think (n)? Yoi" Marco interjects.

"... are you okay with me moving in so fast?" You question.

"Of course weve known eachother going on four years, now I dont mind at all dear Yoi" Marco smiles at you.

"Then id like to break my lease how much would that cost?" You ask.

"It would cost 200,000¥ since you just renewed your lease last month for the two years." LL says. Your face is in shock then you say.

"I can transfer the funds now"

"Excellent" LL says while getting out his phone and you get yours out. Marco noticed your reaction earlier but says nothing as it is your apartment. Using an app you transfer the funds.

"Transaction complete you have thirty days to move everything out. Is that all?" LL asks.

"Yes thats all thank you LL Yoi" Marco says as he stands and you follow him standing then exiting the office.

"Well that could have gone better Yoi" marco says in a deeper voice. You stop Marco down the hallway.

"Marco why did you say I could stay with you from now on? Thats too generous!" You talk loudly. He sighs.

"It means I can protect you more, and if it bugs you so much then just pay half the rent it should equal out to your old apartment. Yoi" Marco says softly to you. As he continues walking to now your and his apartment. He unlocks the door and you follow in. Plopping down on the couch you tear up holding your face in your hands.

"Hey wanna talk about it (n)? Yoi" Marco sat on your left with his right arm over your shoulder rubbing your arm.

You let go of your hands showing the tears.

"I was saving up for years. And because of just a month I lost all that money. Im not broke but I just feel defeated...." he pulls you into a hug and coos

"(N) dont worry im right here ill help you out Yoi" Marco coos and kisses your head.

"I just wish I wasnt scared..." you sigh

"Soon you wont be, theyll cetch Law I promise Yoi" Marco comforts you. After a soild minute you move and he releases you.

"Hang on sweetie let me make a call Yoi" Marco says sweetly. He goes into his room and makes a call

"Hello this is Marco Phoenix I need your services today as soon as possible. Yoi" -----------

"A rush fee is fine it just has to be today Yoi"

------

"Cleaning out an apartment Yoi"

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"Ill pay you in advance Yoi"

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"Allright ill see you at ten am allright see you soon Yoi"

--- *Click* you hear Marco walk back into the living room where hes smiling at you as you stand up. He goes up to you and pets your head.

"Who'd you call handsome?" You quizzically asked.

"Oh its the clean up service their coming at ten am so lets go check your old apartment for anything you want to keep Yoi" Marco says and you nod grabbing your key following Marco to your door. You unlock your old apartment and turn on the light. You look at Marco and his eyes widen slightly then back to normal. You and him walk through and let the door close.

"Looking around the only things I want are my purses and bags." Marco grabs them then frowns deeply showing you the gaint cuts on the back of them.

"Agh!!!" You stomp your foot tears welling up you shout.

"Now I have to check my clothes and everything. Cause I had left everything that night in my apartment when he broke in and ransacked it. He still had the knife on him!" You say crying as your boyfriend came to your front leaned down and hugged you rubbing your back as you cried away all your tears.

"Itll be okay dear. You can always get new things.. I know maybe those had sentimental vaule to them but leave the horrible things in the past Yoi" Marco explains as he leads you out of the room stepping over the carnage into your shared apartment. He led you to the couch and sat you down then put on Sixteen Candles. Through your drying tears you ask

"You like chick flicks?"

"Yea and romance TV shows and movies Yoi" he replies

"Thats just so cute" you say cetching him off gaurd making him blush. Marcos phone started to *ring* so he picks up.

"Hello Marco Phoenix we have arrived."

"Okay good ill be right out Yoi" Marco ends the call then says to you.

"Its allready ten am wow time flies when im with you Yoi" he says and winks at you making you giggle.

"Ill be right back sweetheart Yoi" you hear him say and you nod in agreement. Once you hear the *click* of the door and hes out greeting the trash employees you grab the huge blanket and swirl yourself like a coiled snake so only your head popped out. Eventually you sunk ina little to the blanket and fell asleep.

~Time Passes~

A *click* then enters Marco. Your semi conscious just chillin.

"Awe my precious baby is so cute Yoi" You hear your handsome boyfriend say as he went into the bathroom then you slowly wake up.

"HmmMm Marco?" You mumble.

"Marco?" You heard him washing his hands then come into the living room with his phone on you then *click*

"Did you just take a picture of me?" You question.

"Yea babe your just so cute and bam look it Yoi" he shows you his lock screen.

"Its me on your phone.... why?"

"Its what couples do my sweet. They usually have their sweetheart as their backgrounds Yoi" Your boyfriend explains.

"Oh... ive never been on someones background before" you finish saying and he goes up to you leans down to eye level and says

"Well you better get used to it cutie cause I like taking pictures, now especially with you. Yoi"

"Marco my hand really hurts.."

"Awe allright dear hang on Yoi"

He replies while getting pills and a glass of water. You wiggle out of the blanket as he gives you two pills then the water which you swallow.

"What are these pills?"

"Its a heavy dose of ibuprofen. What'd you think ive been giving you? Silly! I am a doctor you know. Not a drug dealer Yoi" you shrug and say

"I know that besides that was my ex anyways" Marcos eyebrow raises then it falls.

~

Five Months Later

~

Your hand is healed now thanks to Marco taking care of you. You and him caught yourselves almost saying I love you but didnt. Turns out none of your clothes were ripped or sliced up. Your boyfriend loves taking you out on dates and taking pictures of you and him. You both know you love eachother but cant seem to say it. You both have a thriving sex life which puts a smile on both of your faces every time. You were granted the restraining order during the first month with Marco.

~

You got a call from the police to come in, that they captured Law. So Marco and you took a day off to go to the police station. Once in the room where each guy has a number you recognize Law.

"Number four Trafalgar Law"

"Your sure miss?"

"Yes im sure!" You snip and cross your arms

"Allright Number Four "

~At The Police Desk For The Case~

"Would you like to press charges miss? You would have to get a lawyer depending on the case it could run you anywhere from 60,000¥-100,000¥" the police man says. You deep sigh.

"I cant I dont hav-" Marco cut you off.

"She will press charges please start the process now Yoi"

You tug on his shirt as he bends down to ear level with you.

"Marco I dont have the money"

"Thats okay dear Ill cover it Yoi" you just looked shocked as he stood up again and finished the report with the policeman. Once done he held your hand out of the station while calling someone.

"Hey Phoenix Wright buddy remember that one time ,-----, yea im gonna need your help and well call it even,----------, Okay I know your busy, have a good day allright bye then Yoi"

"You know Phoenix Wright??!" You blurt out. Marco just smiles down at you in a loving way.

"Yes he had an allergic reaction and im the one who saved him at the hospital. He said he owed me so I called in a favor Yoi" your mouth was agape so he used his index finger to close your mouth.

"Anyways my love where should we go for a date this time Yoi?" He questions.

"Ou how about some PHO handsome?"

"Oh havent been there in a while okay lets go my darling! Yoi"

~

Eight Months Later

~

The court date was established. You really didnt want to see Laws face again but you put on your big girl panties since you and Marco took a day off work for this.

"The court recognizes the defendant Trafalgar Law. Trafalgar Law chooses to represent himself. Motion allowed"

"The plaintiff (N) (L) has Phoenix Wright as her attorney and Lawyer.

After a lot of things you didnt understand you had to testify. Which you did to the best of your ability not looking at Law once, and to the plan that Wright had said to you. After you it was Laws turn to be cross examined. Marco held your left hand as the proceedings went on.

"I didnt do it!" Law yelled.

"Objection!!! Then why was your fresh finger print on the assault weapon with (N) blood on it?" Wright says calm and collected.

"I uhh dont..... know..." Was all Law said. After everything was said and done. They took Law in orange and shackles and handcuffs away.

"He gets to serve twelve years in prison for what he did plus the drug charges thats the best I could do Marco and (N). I must go, busy, busy all the time. Now were even Marco Phoenix and with that good day folks." Wright leaves. Once outside Marco picked you up twirling you around then setting you down.

"(N) I love you Yoi" you eyes widened but before you could respond you feel his sweet lips on yours as you both kissed then broke apart. Smiling wide you reply

"I love you Marco!" Which makes you both blush.

~Your Guys First Year Anniversary Valentine's Day~

You and Marco are a happy couple and treat eachother so good. He had an extra key made for you. Today is your one year anniversary! So you secretly took the day off making an excuse to Marco that Shizu your girl friend took today off too. That your going out with her to help with her shopping.

"Girl you better look at this!" Shizu semi yells trying to get your attention. You finally tear your eyes away from the panty section to go to the Lingerie section looking at what she was pointing too a kawaii skimpy all black pvc maid out fit with the sides cut out having ribbons that tie around the waist with a hole in the crotch, it had short sleeves, white thigh high stockings with bows in the front with a mini apron with white lace, with a white lace choker headband, and white lace eye covering.

"Thats so kaawaaiii"

"This is the one!" you reply taking it up to the front counter.

"That will come too 7070.43¥ miss" the nice cashier lady says as you scan your card.

"Thank you miss. Have a good Valentine's"

"Thank you. You as well" you smile. As Shizu was walking near the window you spot your boyfriend.

'Hes ......supposed to be at work! I gotta get Shizu we have to get out of here!' You think as you crouch slightly going around and grabbing Shizus hand handing her the bag whispering.

"Pretend you have a boyfriend and that were shopping for you, thats what I told Marco I was doing today. And hes here look" you point hiding with Shizu as he walked in to the same store. One of the staff noticed what you two were doing and quickly went to serve Marco turning his back to you both. You both hurry out of the store standing now. You both giggle.

"That was soo close (N) haha" Shizu says laughing then saying.

"Wasnt he supposed to be at work?"

"Yea but I just realized he pretended to go to work then directly called out at the desk. I saw him leave with his doctors coat. But I guess he could have just waited till I was gone to call in. Wait you dont think hes gonna buy lingerie do you?" Shizu looks at you shocked.

"I dont know maybe he is but you just bought this."

"Wait okay Shizu how about this? If he gets me lingerie then ill save this for you" you say.

"No no save it for a different night I insist" and you nod.

"Okay What do you think a watch? A ring? Is it too soon for a ring? No ill get both lets go Shizu!" You hook your arm through hers and walk to the mens department.

"What do you think Shizu? Its between this white gold or black? Hes a doctor soo?"

"Go with the white gold watch" she says as you smile and thank her. You checkout.

"This is a popular expensive watch, hes a lucky man. Thatll be 70704.25¥." You scan your card.

"Thank you miss have a good Valentine's" the cashier says. Grabbing Shizu's hand you dragged her to the ring department. You dug out one of Marcos rings from your bag.

"Excuse me sir could I look at the rings that are sized to this ring?" You ask and the cashier says

"Of course miss"

"How do you even know if that ring fits his ring finger?" Shizu wondered.

"Welllll when he fell asleep I would try on different rings on him carefully until I figured out this one fits his ring finger" you say to Shizu as the cashier pulled out the right sized rings.

"Wow (n) you sound crazy but thats what I love about you hehe" Shizu says giggling.

"Sir what are the price ranges?" You ask as he told you until you found a sapphire ring with a gold feather on it.

"How much is this one?" You ask the man.

"That one is 84845.10¥ miss"

"(N) are you crazy? Thats so expensive for an engagement ring!" Shizu batted your arm.

"Yea but he totally deserves it hes treated me so well"

"Well its up too you (N)" Shizu says shrugging.

"Ill take that ring sir"

"An excellent choice miss that will be 84845.10¥" the man says as you swipe your card.

"Thank you miss here are you box and bag"

"Thank you so much sir"

"Have a good valentine's"

"You too sir" walking out of the store you spy a Boba open shop.

"Lets go there Shizu im thirsty how about you?" You say excitedly she sighs and says

"Yea I guess im thirsty" she agrees. Once you have your boba Shizu says.

"Girl I totally wore the wrong shoes for today im so sorry but after this I have to go home"

"Oh my gosh you should have told me here I have some band aids until you get home" you handed over two bandaids and she put them on.

"Ahh! Thank you girlie I can make it home now. Im done now I better go. You good getting home?" She asks.

"Ya ill be good I think dont worry about me go on feel better take a bath" you tell her and she nods handing you the bags and she left. You exited the shopping center and call a taxi then head home. You get a text in the cab.

Marco< Hows your shopping going>

(N)< Shizu had to leave so im headed home now>

Marco< Did things go okay what happened?>

(N)< She wore the wrong shoes which cut her ankles. I gave her bandaids shes heading home now too.>

Marco< Well I hope shell be okay when are you getting home?>

(N)< In about thirty minutes. Were stuck in heavy traffic.>

Marco< Okay just be safe for me I love you (n)>

(N)< Awee I love you too♡♡♡>

Marco< I have to go now see you soon.

(N)< okay see you soon handsome>

*click*

~After Thirty Minutes~

"Were here miss" the cab driver announces.

"Thank you here you are" you handed him the money with a tip and got out of the taxi with your bags. Heading inside you call out for your boyfriend.

"Marco?!"

"Ahh good he isnt here" you walk into the bedroom and take the items out of the bags and slide them under the bed far enough so he cant see anything. Then go to the bathroom throw away the bags then blow your nose and use extra toilet paper to cover the bags so there well hidden.

"Okay most expensive items check! Now to go get desert!" You exclaim. You check the clock its four thirty.

'I bet I can hurry and get the deserts quickly before he gets off. He probably went shopping then went back to work. He probably took a half day'

~You Went Got The Deserts And Came Back Home~

Checking the clock its four fifty.

'I have to find a place to hide it ahh!!! The empty fridge!' So you put the brita filter water container out on the counter gets a glass out and pours just the smallest amount of water in your glass. Then your phone rings and you jump hurrying to answer it.

"Hello?" You say.

"Hey darling im out, heading home now Yoi" You hear Marco say.

"Okay love see you soon my love" you say with kissy noises imagining him blushing. *click*

You wait for the *click* of the door once you hear it you pour the water as he comes in. You turn around and see him in his doctors coat and scrubs.

"Marco!!! My lover!!!" You yell hugging him quickly.

"Woah someone missed me Yoi" he says patting your head smiling wide.

"Please let me go change dear Yoi" Marco says softly caressing your head. You let go of him and went to grab your water then sat on the couch when Marco went into the bedroom. You turned on the TV and changed it to Hellraiser the first movie. Once Marco was done he changed into a nice white shirt tucked in and black slacks.

"Why dont you take a nice shower after being out all day? Yoi" Marco says softly as you blush at him.

"Yea I am hot" you stand and walk around where Marco is.

"Oh yes you are Yoi" Marco says and slaps your ass making you slightly gasp/moan to which he chuckles. You give him a look back up through the bedroom door and close the door quickly getting your lingerie. Putting it into the bathroom then opening then bedroom door slightly as you close the bathroom door loud enough for Marco to hear. While taking a shower you had your hair up, yesterday you made sure to shave so your super smooth. After fifteen minutes you dry off and put the towel back up then lotion up everywhere let dry for ten minutes. Then you start putting on the lingerie which took ten more minutes once ready you slip to the back of the bedroom door. Seeing red rode petals going from the bed to the living room, peeking into the living room. Then closing the door to the bedroom door.

'Thank god hes set up allready' you think to yourself. As you grab the watch box you double check it yup its the watch then rebowed it. Then you hid it behind yourself as you slowly open the bedroom door as you reveal your self.

"Master Marco I have arrived~" you seductively say.

"Stay right there sweetheart" Marco gets his phone and *click* takes a picture of you, making you giggle. You saw a gaint bouquet of roses and boxes of chocolates you assume are truffles. You saw many red candles a lit with the lights and TV off. With rose petals leading from the bed to the couch. With two wine glasses on the table.

"I had to get a picture of you your so gorgeous Yoi" Marco says. As he pats the seat next to him you go round and get on your knees in front of and say.

"Master I got you this~" you present him the box. He takes it and says.

"Sit next to me I want to cuddle you Yoi" Marco says to you.

"Yes masterr~~" you say as you bent your knees on the couch sitting close enough to wiggle your head to lay on his chest as he unwraps the red bow on the box. Then slides the top off. He gasps.

"Wow! (N) you didnt spend so much on me did you? Yoi" he looks at you.

"Is it a bad gift master?" You whine

"No not at all ive actually been eyeing this specific watch for the longest time. But kept forgetting to get it. Thank you so much (N)! My sweet woman! Yoi" he says putting it on with a *click*

"Perfect fit! Yoi" he smiles super wide at you embracing you in a passionate kiss tounges flicking swirling as you gently clutch his shirt. After breaking for air huffing a little he says

"Time for my present dear please stand Yoi" you obey. He pulls out a small box and gets down on one knee.

"(N) (L) will you do me the honor and become my wife (N) Phoenix? Yoi" he opens the box to reveal a beautiful sapphire heart ring. Your speechless but manage to say.

"Ah uh Yes Yes! Of course!" He chuckles as he gently slips on the ring on your ring finger. You smile happily and giggle holding his hands to help him up then hugging his around his abs as he hugs you close.

"Im so happy you said yes! I was worried I might have been going to fast Yoi" Marco admits.

"I love you so much Marco of course id say yes"

"Oh wait here!" You say as you run into the bedroom then bend down and grab the ring box. Then you run back into the living room where Marcos standing. You kneel on one knee on the couch since his so tall and say.

"Will you Marco Phoenix do me the honor and be my handsome husband?" And you open the box and his eyes widen.

"(N) of course yes! Yoi!" You smile wide and slide on the ring.

"Its also a perfect fit haha Yoi" he smiles wide. You both sit down.

"Im gonna get some food coming Yoi" Marco picks up his phone. He texts on Fastgrub.

"Okay we have thirty minutes with a rush order since its Valentine's Day. But for now want to sip some wine and taste some chocolates? Yoi"

"Ouu wait I forgot!" You get up and go to the fridge grabbing the medium sized box.

"Hmm? Yoi" It seems it caught Marcos attention.

"Here honey check it out" you say, undoing the top to show him all the pieces. His eyes light up.

"Awee your so sweet (n). Lets turn on the TV and try some sweets Yoi"

~Half An Hour Later~

*ring ring* Marcos phone went off and he checks it.

"Foods here ill be right back my dear fiance Yoi"

"Okay Master~" then he dissapeared for a couple minutes then *knock knock* you open the door as Marco is holding the food.

"Welcome home Master~" You say as Marco chuckles and puts the food on the kichen counter packing up the sweets and moving them to the counter. He frees up space on the glass table then sets down a sushi platter.

"Master! Isnt that a lot of food!!" You say semi loud. Chuckling he says

"We can eat it over the next few days cant we? Yoi"

"Oh right hehe~" He goes and sits on your right side of the couch.

"Would you like me to feed you master?" You say cutely looking at his gorgeous eyes as you now lay your head on his crotch looking up at him. You could feel his cock twitch in his pants.

"Why yes my maid, id like that very much Yoi" he says with a wide smile on his face. You sit up cuddling his side. You grabbed the chop sticks and skillfully pick up the pineapple sushi and gently feeds Marco.

"Mmhmm" Marco sounds. Then you grabbed a tuna one and ate it then repeat until you both were full. After you clean up and put everything away for your master. You both lay down. You on top of him squirming around starting to feel his bulge.

"What is my maid doing to me? Im gonna have to punish you. Yoi"

"Ouuhhhoo yes Master please~" you say seductively.

"Ouu someones asking for it? Yoi" Your lover teases you. You go up to his neck and start kissing him all over slowly unbuttoning his shirt feeling his heart beat rise as you nip at his ear making him shiver. You kiss all down his chest and abs as you unbutton his shirt.

"Ahh feels good my maid Yoi"

"I aim to please my master~" you say unbuttoning his last button of his shirt. You first lay your head right by the hemline of his pants, then you breath while kissing right above his hemline making him shiver and grunt/moan softly. You lick horizontally with his hemline on his skin then you unbutton his pants and slowly slide the zipper down as you feel his bulge harden. Then you feel your self being picked up and walked into the bedroom. Marco set you on the bed while he slipped off his shirt and pants. You slid off the bed and made him stand right in front of you. You slide down his boxers and look up at him making eye contact.

"I must please my master~" he watches you intently. Not breaking eye contact you lick his tip then suck his tip into your mouth as he gasps softly. You swirl your tounge around his tip causeing slight moans to come out of him.

"Feels good my maid. Yoi" you use your two hands to pump slowly as you play with his cock in your mouth precum coming out as you suck it up then pump a bit quicker while going deeper with your mouth eventually your deep throating him after while massaging his balls with your hand. Him moaning

"Aghh! (N)!! My maid! Yoi!" Him gripping and leaning on the bed

Going faster Marco moans out

"(N) Your going to make me cum!! Im so close are you gonna- Yoi"

"Ah!! Im cumming! (N)!!!!" Marco yells as you keep pumping through his high as hes gripping the sheets. Once you think his high has passed you start going slower then swllow everything. Your lips departing from his cock you give his tip a kiss then stand up next to Marco wipe your lips asking.

"Is my master okay??" You ask innocently giving a innocent look to him as he picks you up and lays you properly on the bed hopping up.

"Turn over on all fours Yoi" you obey Marco as he is master. He uses his fingers to check your wetness and you thank god theres a hold for you pussy in this get up.

"My my maid you really want your master dont you? Your dripping wet. Since you were such a good girl ill reward you Yoi." Marco says seductively in your ear making you shiver. He places his cock at your entrance sliding up and down simulating you clit all ready hard again.

"Ohh Master! I need you!" You moan out lewdly. He shoves the tip in making you gasp and moan

"Marco~~please fill me up master" you huff in heat while he slowly thrusts in and out stretching you out. After a minute hes allready almost all the way in.

"Ou!!! ahh!!! Marco!!! Master please!! Yoi" you cry out.

"Patience my maid I dont want to rip you Yoi" Marco says while moaning himself.

'He did just cum he probably needs to build up again' you think to yourself. As he thrusts a little harder finally reaching your cervix

"Ahhh!!!!! Marco!!!! Yes!!!" He started thrusting faster and harder hitting your g spot every time making you yell

"Yesss!!! Right there fuck!!! Mar-master!" He suddenly picked you up whole, so your pussy was pussy to cock deep inside you while he held up your thighs like a V crunched up as your arms and hands caressed his hair. He got off the bed and went to the wall mirror that doubled as a closet.

Whispering in your ear

"Now tell master who you belong to~Yoi" Marco says devilishly as he nibbles your ear.

"I belong to you Marco!!!" He thrusts and went the deepest ever.

"Almost Yoi" Marco huffs.

"I belong to Marco Phoenix!!!!!"

"Goodgirl are you ready? Yoi"

"*huff huff* im ready Master~" he starts thrusting fast and hard making you moan, making you look into his eyes through the gaint mirror. You could see and feel his long thick cock going in and out of you. He smiles in kindave a smirk as he goes faster and harder hitting you g spot so deep.

"Ahhh !!! Master im im gonna-"

"Hold on to it, im close too Yoi"

"Ahh!!! Ouu!! Yess!!! MarcooOOO!" You yell/moan with each thrust.

'Im trying to hold it but i dont know how exactly!' You think to yourself as your continuously moaning.

"My maid im about to cum get ready! Yoi" a few more hard ass thrusts deep and fast he says

"(N) im cuminggg ahhh yesss!!!!! Yoi"

"Im cumming Marco!!!" You nearly scream but yell instead since you have neighbors. Your cervix opens while your walls constrict on Marco's cock making him cream even more inside of you.

"(N) you feel so good everytime. Yoi" Marco says huffing

"And you feel so great every time too my love I wanted to treat you extra special tonight." Saying as you huff for air.

He continues to thrust as you both ride out your sex highs.

"Ahh yess!!" You say.

"Feels so good. Yoi" he says back. After a couple minutes he goes slower and slower until he stops. Huffing hard the both of you.

"Are you ready? Yoi" your lover asks and you nod him letting go of one of your thighs while grabbing your abdomen feeling his cock buried deep in you. Then he releases your other thigh and grabs your abdomen fully feeling his cock buried in you. As he holds you up he walks you both into the bathroom turning on the shower.

"Agh I allready had a shower now I have to take another one.

"Here Yoi" he grabs a wash cloth and slowly pulls out. Once out a bunch of cum came leaking out. He grabs a second wash cloth, he cleans you up more and you are finally put down so you can stand.

"When were you waiting to use that position?" You smirk looking back at him and he blushes.

"I read it in a book recently Yoi" your handsome man says and winks at you causing you to blush. While taking off your outfit and accessories you could feel more cum about to come out so you hurried to the shower and fell in one leg outside outfit still attached to your ankle. You felt gentle hands untangling you from the fabric then poked his head in the shower.

"Having fun Yoi?" You nod as his and your cum flows down the drain.

"Seems like it haha Yoi." He smiles wide then gets in the shower helping you up. You both clean eachother/making out mainly, then finish up and dry off. You go to the bed room closet pick some black panties and one of his oversized shirts on you. Then pop out of the closet and plop on the bed rolling around. You sit up seeing him in the closet and put on a shirt and shorts. Then Marco turns off all the lights in the apartment and slips into bed.

"Remember work, tomorrow set your alarm Yoi" he tells you. You set your alarm.

"Yes Master~~~" you set your alarm then put your phone on the charger on the nightstand. You coo as you kiss his stubble and his neck. He rolls over gently pinning you down kissing your jaw and neck. Making you squirm and softly moan. Then he releases you and says

"You can be such a tease Yoi"

"No im not I was ... simply expressing my love for my fiance.

"Well then thats different. Come here my fiance lets cuddle Yoi" you both pull the blankets up and intertwine your legs while he presents the crook of his neck as a pillow which you accepted. Then he wraps he turns towards you and embraces you.

"Its been a crazy year huh Marco?" You quizzically ask him.

"Hmmhm dont think about it just focus on me and you beautiful. I love you so much (n) Yoi"

"I love you so much too Marco"

"Happy anniversary and Valentine's Day, Goodnight my sweet woman Yoi"

"Happy Anniversary and Valentine's Day, Goodnight my sweet man" you both say as you both fall into unconsciousness in eachothers arms.

-Happy End-

[myremnantarmy]

𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥

Friday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time

Mt 22:34-40

When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees,

they gathered together, and one of them,

a scholar of the law, tested him by asking,

“Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?”

He said to him,

“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart,

with all your soul, and with all your mind.

This is the greatest and the first commandment.

The second is like it:

You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.”

[discoveringthebible]

2024 Presidential Election

For people who know me, they know my life is an open book. I will freely talk or discuss anything--except politics, unless someone asks me a direct question.

Over the years my politics have changed, as I have learned and grown, not just as a person, but as a Christian.

Yesterday's presidential campaign, no matter who you voted for, was shocking to say the least.

I purposefully have kept Facebook to a minimum today because I don't want to continue the hatred and riff among my friends. They have strong opinions, and I do as well. However, it seems that my Christian friends are the loudest--and maybe not for the best.

In a post-COVID world, patience has been lost; civility has died, and everyone seems to believe in an "us vs. them" mentality, forgetting that we are all human.

We, at least in the United States, don't see people as people. If they don't act like us, if they don't vote like us, if they don't have our religion or if they have a difference in theology or in the Bible, they are less-than.

This mentality breaks my heart.

As a Christian, I try very hard, and pray for God to reveal to me how He sees humanity.

And what has God shown me?

Love.

And what is love?

The Bible speaks much on love, but Jesus summed it up in this way:

This is from Matthew 22 (NRSV)

34: When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, 35: and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 36: "Teacher, which commandments in the law is the greatest?"

37: He said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' 38: This is the greatest and first commandment. 39: And the second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' 40: On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets."

In everything we do as Christians, we must be others-minded, not self-minded. And this includes our politics and to whom we vote for.

For a lot of people, these next four years are going to be scary and anxiety-filled. It will be a time of uncertainty. And there are already people laughing at those whose lives are now at risk. This is a legitimate fear and concern.

As a former Nazarene pastor, and a hopeful Episcopalian Deacon, I am going to continue to pursue love and do my best to pursue love in everything that I do. And to see people as people, regardless of anything that makes us different.

To the Christians who voted for Harris, I am heartbroken with you and I am praying with you. Keep looking toward the Lord. Have faith. Continue in love and equality for all. Continue in kindness. God has not failed you.

To the Christians who voted for Trump, I also pray with you and for you. Remember the marginalized, the orphan, the widow, the disabled, the immigrant, the Queer Community, and the poor, they are people too, who deserve the same rights and privileges you now possess as January comes and the Government turns Republican. Remember God has not exalted Trump, the American voters did. Don't turn Trump into an idol.

Also, to the Trump supporters, remember Micah 6:8 (NRSV) : He has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?

Peace, Love and Blessings,

Cody Marie