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billielolly · 3 months ago
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This brownstone townhouse is perfect for a large sim family - with a nursery and all. 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on a 30x20 lot.
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jpmarvel90 · 1 year ago
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Relationship: Natasha x Reader
Summary: A girl with no memories but her time as a prisoner at Hydra, is found by the Avengers. Natasha instantly wants to help the girl to recover and enjoy a normal life.
Word Count: 6396
Nat's POV:
Another day, another Hydra base. This one was the home of their super solider programme. It's where the Winter Soldier was created. So, this base was personal. Steve had initially wanted Bucky to stay behind on this one, but he was determined to come and take down the base which had destroyed his life.
Whilst Steve and Bucky worked their way through the building to plant the explosives, Tony and I were exploring to get as much intel as possible. Tony had found their offices and was downloading as many of the files as he could whilst also collecting anything that looked of value.
I meanwhile had stumbled across what I can only describe as a hospital from a horror movie. I can see rooms with hospital beds, but they all had straps on them, medical tools filling trays alongside the beds. I try not to think about what had gone on here. I eventually reach what looks like a prison. There are a number of cells, but they are all empty. Well, I thought they were until I reach one in the farthest corner of the room.
I had to do a double take when I saw a young woman huddled in the corner of her cell. Her eyes were filled with absolute terror. I manage to unlock the door and slowly make my way towards her, but she shrinks back further, trying to get as far away from me as possible but the wall is preventing. "P-please. No. I-I can't take anymore." She begs, tears filling her eyes. My heart breaks for her. Looking at her body, I can see dark bruising and some lacerations. "It's ok. I'm not here to hurt you." I try to reassure her, keeping my distance so she can see that I'm not a threat.
"I'm here to help you. To get you to safety." I try once again, hoping that she can see that I only want to help. "Bombs are planted." Steve confirms through the comms. "I've got everything I can. Nat are you done?" Tony asks, but I ignore it, not wanting to scare the girl more. I felt like I had to help her. I have to save her. "My name is Natasha. What's yours?" She asks me. I activate my comms so the others can hear. That way they'll know I'm safe and that I can't talk.
"I. I don't know. I don't remember." She starts to cry at that and all I want to do is wrap my arms around her and protect her. "That's ok. We can help you with that. Can you come with me, and we can protect you. Make sure you're safe." I ask her, reaching out my hand to her, but keeping my voice as soft as possible. She looks between my hand and my eyes. The pain and fear are swirling through her blue eyes. "I promise we won't hurt you. Me and my friends are the good guys. We just want to help." I say with a smile, hoping to put her at some ease.
She goes to reach out, but she hesitates. "It's ok. You're safe now." I promise her. I can see those words have an effect on her and she reaches out her trembling hand to take mine. I slowly stand up and use my other hand to help her to her feet. She stumbles and I can see how weak she is. When was the last time she had a good meal or saw the sun?
"I've got you. You're ok." I continue to reassure her as we make our way slowly out of the base. As soon as we reach the outside, she holds her hand up to cover her eyes as she squints at the bright light. But I notice that she takes a deep breath too, as if she is savouring this moment. She surely can't have been kept in that cell the whole time, could she?
We get closer to the jet and her body tenses as she sees the three men waiting for us. "It's ok. They are my friends. They won't hurt you." I encourage her to carry on walking. Her grip on my hand tightens, but she trusts me enough to follow me onto the jet. Sensing her fear, all three of the men keep their distance. Even Tony is being considerate. I see her eyes go wide as we board the back of the jet. "Wow." She whispers as her eyes take it all in. "It's pretty cool huh. This is our quinjet. It's going to take us back to our home where we can get you checked out and looked after." I tell her.
She looks exhausted but I can tell that she's too scared to even attempt to sleep. I guide her to a chair and strap her in. I then grab a bottle of water and take it over to her. I had noticed how chapped her lips were, suggesting that she is dehydrated. "Here, drink this. We'll get you some nice food when we get home. I just need to go and talk to my friends. But I'll just be over there. You'll still be able to see me ok." I tell her with a soft smile. Her panicked eyes dart between me and the three men waiting for an explanation. But she nods, slowly bringing the bottle up to her lips. A relieved sigh escaping as she swallows the cool liquid.
I stand up and make my way over to the others. "Who's that?" Tony asks straight away. "I don't know. I found her alone locked in one of the cells in what seemed to be a medical area. She doesn't remember her name and she's clearly been mistreated for a long time." I explain. I can see pain on Bucky's face as he observes the young woman. "Do you recognise her?" I ask but he shakes his head. "No. But I know that they did some pretty horrible things to people in that place. She's probably been through hell and back." He says, pain radiating from his eyes.
"I'll start going through all the files we have to see if I can find anything on her whilst we head back. I'll also get Cho and Bruce ready for the new arrival. She'll need a full medical. Just from observation she's severely malnourished and has had some injuries." Tony offers up, heading to the other end of the jet, knowing that she needed space right now.
I slowly make my way towards her and take the seat next to her. "How are you feeling?" I ask her, but internally scold myself at such a stupid question. "Who are you?" She answers my question with one of her own. "We're the Avengers. We try to stop the bad guys." I explain loosely. "What are you going to do with me?" Her voice is so timid as she talks, her tone laced with fear. "We just want to help you. We'll help you heal and start a new happier life. No more being locked away or fearing for your life." I tell her with a wide smile.
She doesn't speak again, lost in her thoughts. But I can see that she is completely aware of her surroundings. At any noise, her eyes flick to the source, a small flinch appearing. I stay sat next to her as Steve flies us home. I want her to feel some comfort and know that we're not going to hurt her.
After a couple of hours, we start to descend into the compound. Her whole body tenses as we touch down and the door slowly begins to open. Wanda and Yelena are both waiting like they always do when I return from a mission. But they can instantly see to keep their distance at the added presence of our new guest. "The red head is my best friend Wanda, and the blonde is my sister Yelena." I explain to the girl as I help her out of her seat, showing that they are not a threat to her.
She nods slowly, but her gaze is searching every new thing that she sees. She was exhausted when we found her, I can't believe that her body is still functioning now when she's been so alert for the entire flight. Her body is in flight or fight and I can tell it's taking every ounce of her to be aware in case she needs to protect herself.
I guide her to the medbay where Bruce and Cho are waiting. I can feel that Wanda and Yelena are following behind, but the others have left to give us space. Thankfully, they don't follow us into the bay, choosing to observe from outside. "This is Bruce and Dr Cho. They are here to help you. They won't do anything to hurt you. I promise." I reassure her, directing her to the bed in the middle of the room. But her breathing is becoming ragged, and her eyes are frantic, full of fear.
"Hey, look at me. You're ok. You're safe. They won't hurt you." I reiterate, cupping her cheeks so her gaze is focused on me. "I'll be here every step of the way. Ok." I smile and she nods slowly. "Hi, Dr Cho is going to examine you if that's ok. We can get an understanding of your physical condition and how we can help you." Bruce explains, his soft voice seeming to calm the girl slightly.
Bruce leaves the room, pulling the curtain to give us privacy as Dr Cho begins her examination. I have to fight off a gasp when the girl's shirt is removed, and I see that her torso is covered in scars and new wounds. "Did they do this to you?" I ask her, an anger bubbling inside of me. Her gaze drops to her hands as she nods. I look at Cho who's got a look of sorrow on her face.
She carries out the rest of her examination and we both help her into a clean pair of sweatpants and a t-shirt. I take the girls hand and give it a squeeze. "You're doing great. You're being very brave." I comfort her and I swear I see her lips turn up ever so slightly. I look through the window and see Cho and Bruce talking before they both re-enter. "Ok. We just need to do some blood tests and then we'll clean up your wounds." Bruce explains, turning to get a needle.
But as soon as the girl gets a glimpse of it in his hands, she starts to panic. "N-no. No. You said you wouldn't hurt me." She cries, looking between me and the needle in Bruce's hand. "He's not going to hurt you. He just needs to take some bloody to make sure you're not sick." I try to explain in an attempt to calm her down, but she continues to shake her head. "No. No more needles." She states at whisper. I look to Bruce who is unsure how to proceed. But we're interrupted by Tony entering.
"Wait." He says and we all turn towards him. Bruce places the needle back down on the tray and I feel the girls body relax. "I found your file." Her says looking directly to the trembling girl with a warm smile. "Your name is Y/n. Do you remember that?" He asks softly. She thinks for a moment but shakes her head. "That's ok. At least we know what to call you now. Are you ok if I share what I have here?" He asks her and she slowly nods.
"Y/n here is 22. She was taken by Hydra when she was 12." He explains to us, and I let out a small gasp. She's been in that hell hole for 10 years?! "She was a subject in their medical testing. Though it doesn't go into too much detail as to why. It just states that they were successful in removing all memory of her past." I feel such a sadness for Y/n. For her only memories to be of that base, being tested on daily. "They tested serums." Y/n's voice breaks the temporary silence, making us all look to her.
"Go on." Tony encourages. I've never seen him like this. He's so paternal towards her. It's warming to see. "There was a group of us. They tested the serums they wanted to use on their super soldiers. The serums I was given were meant to induce self-healing." She continues to explain, her gaze firmly fixed on her feet. There's a shocked silence to hear that. She was there purely as a test subject, presumably only there until they had succeeded, or she died.
"That's how you got these injuries? They were testing to see if it worked?" I ask when it finally dawns on me why she has so many injuries. We all watch as her head slowly moves in a nod. "After each test they would burn, cut and bruise me to see if it would generate any healing." She explains. I feel like I could cry. She was tortured for ten years. It's a miracle that she is even here with us today. Her body must have taken a hell of beating.
There is complete silence in the room as we take in what she just told us. We've seen horrible things in our time, but never seen one person go through so much for so long. Tony clears his throat and takes a careful step forward. "Y/n. I can promise you that we will never hurt you. We just want to help you, but we need to make sure you are healthy. If they injected you with a serum, the only way for us to ensure you're ok is to take some blood. I know you have had enough of needles, but once this is done, we'll take you to your new room." She speaks calmly and clearly which works.
"Ok." She agrees quietly. "I can stay with you if you like?" I offer. I want to be here for her. I want to help her heal, to protect her and never let her go through anything like this again in her life. "Please." Another whispered reply. I take her hand once again and give it a squeeze. "Keep your focus on me. Ignore what Bruce is doing. When we're done here, I can show you your new room and you can have a shower if you'd like?" I offer, trying to distract her. It only partial works as her eyes scrunch up as Bruce puts the needling into her arm. "You're doing great. Y/n." I tell her, squeezing her hand to offer her some comfort.
Once Bruce is all done, he cleans up Y/n's wounds and clears her to go to her room. She'll have to come back daily to get her dressings changed and her injuries checked and cleaned, but otherwise she was free. Something that obviously was alien to Y/n. "Come. Let me show you to your room." I tell her, standing up and waiting for her to follow. She does so slowly, her body clearly starting to shut down without her consent.
Thankfully, it's not far to her room. "Here it is." I say, opening the door for her. "My room is next door and Wanda's is across the hall." I point to the doors so she can see. I then step inside the room but she doesn't follow. "You can enter Y/n. You are free to come and go as you please. This is your home, not a prison." I explain to her, realising that she probably has no memory of her own room. Assuming she ever had one in her childhood. "There are some clothes in the wardrobe and draws, but we can go shopping to get you something you like in the coming days." I explain, opening the doors and draws to show her.
"This is your own bathroom. There is shower gel, hair wash, a toothbrush and toothpaste." I point out and then show her how to work the shower. I'll leave you to get cleaned up. But I can come back to get you for some dinner later this evening if you'd like. Though you are free to leave the room before hand if you want to." I say, trying to make it clear that she doesn't have to wait for command here. "Thank you, Natasha." She gives me the faintest of smiles and I find myself getting a little lost. She really is beautiful. "Please, call me Nat. All my friends do." I tell her and her smile grows slightly.
After leaving Y/n, Wanda and Yelena are quick to question me on the new addition to the compound. I struggle a little to hold back the emotion when telling them how I found her and what she's gone through. What has she done to me? I normally have complete control of my emotions, but when it comes to her, my feelings are so much stronger.
They both promise to support Y/n as much as they can without overwhelming her. Wanda is probably best placed to help her. She's been through something similar, although not to the same extent. I hope that in a few days when Y/n has settled more, that she might be comfortable to talk to her.
I speak with Tony, and we agree that it is probably best that we don't throw her in the deep end with a team dinner. Instead, we keep it to just four of us. Tony and I, who's she's familiar with, and Yelena and Wanda, who we want her to feel comfortable with. As she is so malnourished, Bruce has given us some indication on the foods and portions she should have over the coming weeks until she's able to regain her body weight. Wanda takes this as her mission to cook her the tastiest of meals with the limited ingredients.
Y/n is very quiet during dinner. Only talking if directly asked a question and only moving or doing anything if she is given approval. It's going to take time for her to realise that she doesn't need to have permission to do anything here. That she isn't confined to her room until someone tells her she can leave, or that she can't eat until she is given permission. But I know that I want to be there for her through every step of the way. Supporting her as best I can.
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Y/n has been here for a little of three weeks now. She's starting to look a bit healthier. Her wounds are healing nicely, she's putting weight on and she's getting colour back to her face. She loves spending time outside, basking in the sunshine. I guess if you've not seen it for 10 years, you don't want to miss out. She's slowly becoming more comfortable with the team. Everyone is great with her, not pushing her and understanding her boundaries.
She's probably closest with Tony, Wanda, and myself at the moment. But she's getting better with Yelena and Bucky. She still won't do much of her own accord. We make sure that she's not cooped up in her room or missing meals because she's waiting for someone to say it's ok for her to do so.
One night, I'm not able to sleep. My mind is lost in thought of Y/n. She fills most of my thoughts each day. We're getting glimpses of her true personality and I love it. She has a quick wit, though I can tell she is hesitant to use it. Scared of any repercussion. But it's becoming more apparent as the days go by. She's also extremely kind. She's so thoughtful of others. She's making such an effort to learn about everyone on the team.
Wanda and Yelena tease me. It's very clear that I like her. I tried to hide it after the first week, but it's no use. Wanda can literally read my mind and Yelena knows me better than anyone. Besides, I don't want to hide those feelings. Not from them anyway. I think it's far too early to even broach that topic with Y/n. At the moment, I want to be the best friend to her that I can be. We have time.
Whilst my mind is replaying Y/n's laugh on loop, I hear a muffled cry. I focus on the sound and notice it's coming from Y/n's room. I jump up and make my way next door. I knock on her door but get no response. "Y/n, it's Nat. Are you ok?" I question. Again, I don't get a response, but I can hear muttering and crying. Worry taking over, I open the door to be greeted by an empty room. The bed perfectly made.
I rush through the room to check the bathroom, but as I pass the bed, I hear her voice. My head turns and I see Y/n lying on the floor with a thin blanket draped over her. She's having a nightmare. I kneel down next to her and carefully place my hands on her shoulders. "Y/n. It's Nat. You're ok. You're just having a nightmare. Come back to me." I say as calmly as possible. Which is hard when I'm seeing her in such a panicked state. Not a split second later, her body shoots up and she starts to gasp for air, her eyes flicking around the room, trying to find something to ground her.
"Hey, Y/n. Look at me. Focus on me." I tell her, cupping her face so her eyes land on me. "You're safe." I remind her. "Try and take a deep breath with me." I instruct her, doing exaggerated breathing myself to guide her. It takes a while, but eventually she's able to copy and her breathing become less ragged. I slowly run my thumb over her cheek to help calm her as her eyes flick over her room once again. "The bed too soft?" I question and she nods, looking at her hands in shame.
I place my finger under her chin and raise it. "Don't be ashamed. I was the same after I got out of the red room. Took me a few months to get used to sleeping in a bed. I always felt like it was suffocating me." I share. She's listening to me intently as I speak. "I feel the same. I'm used to the hard floor." She mumbles. "How about this. Why don't we lie together in the bed. You don't have to sleep. We can just talk." I suggest. This helped me when Clint would sit and talk with me.
She nods and I help her to her feet. I then move to the bed and pull the duvet off. I grab the blanket and lie on the bed and tap the space next to me. I know the quilt will be too much to start of with, but she needs to keep warm. She takes the spot next to me and I hesitantly place my arm around her shoulders. I smile to myself when I feel her relax into my hold. I lay the blanket over us both and we spend the rest of the night just talking. It was probably the most I've heard her talk. She would ask questions about how I adapted after the red room, and I would offer tips on what might also help her.
After that night, our relationship only grew. She still slept on the floor at night, but I would always go to bed with her, and we'd lie in the bed until she was feeling like she was drifting off. I would leave and she would get comfortable on the floor. As time went by, she started to sleep a little. I was so proud of the progress she was making. "It's ok Nat. You can go to your own room tonight. I need to start doing things myself and it's not fair to keep you from your own room." She tells me which makes me frown. "But I like this time with you Y/n." I admit easily.
She smiles widely at that. "I do too Natasha, but you're not always going to be here. I need to get used to doing this on my own." She makes sense but I still pout at her. "Doesn't mean we can't still cuddle." She says shyly. "One more night?" I request and she sighs. "Ok." She chuckles, opening her door for me.
I'm loving the person that Y/n is becoming. Or returning to be, I guess. She's finding herself and it's a journey I'm proud to be a part of. Her and Wanda have grown close. They have a sisterly relationship. Wanda has helped her come to terms with what happened to her whilst she washeld captive by Hydra. They have a shared experience and I'm glad she's got someone that she can share that with.
She's grown more confident, and I was so proud of her when she started doing things of her own accord. We were sat watching TV and I noticed Y/n's gaze kept going towards the kitchen. I paused the movie and look to Y/n. "Everything ok?" I question and she quickly nods, returning her gaze to the TV. "You can tell me." I assure her and she huffs. "I uh. I want a snack." She admits as if she's just admitted to a felony.
"The kitchen is there, and Tony did the shopping this morning so there is plenty on offer." I encourage her, trying to motivate her, not giving her the go ahead to do it. This was the first time she shared a want, and I was keen for her to take it without needing permission.
I watch as she hesitates, Wanda and Yelena's gaze also on her. Slowly, she pushes up off the sofa and makes her way into the kitchen. She's in there for about 10 minutes before she comes out with a small KitKat bar in her hand. I was so proud as I watch her eat the chocolate bar. When she was done, I wrapped my arm around her and held her close. "You never have to ask to get food." I remind her and she slowly nods before resting her head on my shoulder.
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It's been three months since Y/n joined us and it has genuinely been the best three months. She's a completely different person to the one that arrived with us. She's still shy, but she understands her freedom and she is finding her footing. She spends a lot of time with Tony in his lab. Turns out she's got a technical brain and loves working on his gadgets. The whole team have fallen in love with her. She's like our own personal ray of sunshine. Which, considering how she was when she arrived, is a miracle.
I think it is safe to say that I am in love with her. I want to spend all my time with her. She's the last thing I think of before I go to sleep and the first thing in the morning. I'm infected by Y/n, and I love it. I just don't know how to approach her about it. I don't want to scare her away. But I'm like 90% sure she likes me too. We've had a couple of moments where we've almost kissed, but it's never resulted in anything, and I never want to pressurise her to do anything.
Our little bubble is burst though when I'm sent on a week long mission. I've been away for day missions, but nothing longer. I've always been home by the evening, having a snuggle with Y/n before bed. I'm going to miss being with her and I can tell that there is an anxiety for her too. But maybe this will be good. It'll give me time to think clearly about how I'm going to approach this whole situation.
Y/n's POV:
The first couple of days of Nat not being here were hell. I realised that she was my security blanket. I knew I was safe if she was around. Don't get me wrong, I know none of the others would hurt me, but with Nat, I feel completely safe and protected.
It's been a bit of a whirlwind three months. I never knew that life could be like this. All I knew was the darkness of the place I was held. The pain and fear that I lived in constantly. I don't know why I kept fighting to stay alive. The easier option was to let go. But I didn't. Now I think it's because deep down, I knew I hadn't met Nat yet and she was meant to change my life.
She has been so patient with me, helping me acclimatise to being 'normal'. She's always there to support me, allowing me to find my way in my own time. In the odd moments that I'm not with her, I crave to be with her. It's a feeling I'm not familiar with. I don't have it with anyone else here. Yet I like all of them. They have become a family, something I didn't know about. Or at least didn't remember. But with Nat it's different. It's like everything I do is for her.
Seeing her smile and laugh is my favourite thing. To most people she has this tough exterior, but I've never seen that directed at me. I've never felt anything but kindness from her. She's a big softy towards me. Though I've learnt not to say that to her. Sam made a joke about it and he was swiftly on his ass. Much to everyone else's amusement.
After Nat had been away for a couple of days, I decided that I couldn't mope around without her. She wouldn't want that. Instead, I spent time with Wanda and Yelena. They both had become like sisters to me. Both protective, but also quick to make fun of me in a light-hearted way. I love the relationship that I have with them, and it's them that keep me sane for the rest of the week.
It's Friday and we've been notified that Nat and Steve are returning from their mission. I jump off the sofa and run towards the Quinjet landing pad. But as I get closer, I see Bruce and Cho waiting. "What's wrong?" I ask Tony who's just joined us. "Nat's hurt." Is all he says. I feel like someone has just kicked me in my stomach, making all the air leave my lungs.
I just stand there as I watch the jet land and Nat be rushed off the jet on a gurney. As she passes me, I rush to keep up, not wanting to be far from her. She looks in a bad way. There is so much blood. Too much blood. I watch as Bruce and Cho rush around trying to fix her. I can see from the machines that her heart rate is becoming thready.
I step forward and hold her hand, feeling her cold skin which sends a wave of panic through me. "Please don't leave me." I beg her as tears start to fall. "Y/n, we need you to stand back." Bruce asks quietly, but I don't want to let her go. I can't lose her. He asks again and I know I need to let him do his job. My mind is focusing on her being with me, alive and healthy. She has to survive. I go to drop her hand but there is a soft glow which makes Bruce and Cho stop in their tracks. "Y/n what's going on?" Tony asks me with a panicked voice. "I-I don't know." I respond, fear washing over me.
"Oh my God look." Tony points out towards Nat. I turn to see what he's pointing too, but I start to feel lightheaded. My sight starts to blur and all the sound around me becomes muffled and the next thing I know, I'm surrounded by darkness.
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"Please wake up." I hear a distant, pleading voice. But I still only see darkness. "You told me not to leave. I'm asking you the same thing." The voice begs. Is that Nat? Is she ok? Confusion washes over me as I try to figure out what's going on. Sounds become more prominent, and I can hear the slow beeping of a machine. "Y/n?" The comforting voice calls. "Her heart rate is changing." I hear a male voice now speak. "Is that a good thing?" Nat questions. Why can't I see anything? "Yes, very good. It's getting stronger." The other voice confirms.
I start to feel a pain in my head, and I squint my eyes to stop the pain. "She moved." Nat points out. Slowly, my eyes start to open, but the bright light only aggravates the pain in my head. "The lights. Dim them." A third voice says. As the glare of the light reduces, I open my eyes further and they land on Nat. I quickly sit up, shocked that she's beside me, conscious. "Whoa! Stay down Y/n." She tells me, gently pushing on my shoulders. "You're alive." I whisper and she nods. "I am. But you need to take it easy." She tells me in a warning voice.
I look around me and see that there are wires attached to a drip and a heart monitor. I then meet the concerned gazes of Tony, Wanda, and Yelena. "What happened? Last I remember you were the one in the medbay." I say, trying to sit up. "You healed me." Nat says with a look of disbelief on her own face. "Excuse me? I what?" I question, not sure that I heard her properly. "You healed me. But it drained you and you passed out. You've been unconscious for two days, your heart barely beating." She explains.
"How are you feeling?" Bruce asks, stepping forward. "My head hurts, but other than that ok." I admit and he nods. "It seems like one of the serums they injected you with enabled you to heal others. They were so focused on self-healing, that they didn't even think to check for that." Tony says. "I healed you?" I turn back to Nat asking for clarification. "Yeah. Not even a scar left on me." She says holding up her shirt to show where two bullet wounds once were. I reach out and run my fingers over her abs in disbelief.
"I thought I lost you." I agonised, remembering the fear I felt that she was slipping away. "I can't live without you." I admit through tears. "And you don't have to. I'm here. Safe and sound because of you Y/n. You saved me." Nat says taking my hand. I hadn't noticed that everyone else had left and it was just the two of us now. "I owed you after you saved my life." I tell her through a watery chuckle. "I would save you ten times over Y/n. You have changed my life. When I woke up and I saw you on the bed next to me barely clinging to life yourself, my heart broke." She expresses, her own eyes glossing over.
"Y/n, you mean so much to me. You have changed my life since you came into it. I can't hide my feelings from you anymore. I love you. I'm in love with you. I know you might not feel the same, but I have to tell you. I can't bare the thought of something happening to one of us and you not knowing the depth of my feelings." I'm in shock as I listen to her speak.
Is this what I've been feeling for her too? Love? I can see pain start to grow in her eyes as I don't respond, the shock almost incapacitating. Tears fall down her cheeks as she goes to leave, but thankfully, my body reacts, grabbing her hand and pull her back. Before she can even say anything, I cup her face and bring her towards me so I can connect our lips.
The sensation is electric as if the world had disappeared and it was just the two of us in this moment. Our lips move in perfect harmony. Nat's hands rest on my hips, giving them a gentle squeeze. My whole body feels a warmth rush over it, butterflies erupting in my stomach as our lips dance together, sharing every feeling we need to share in this moment. As our movements stop, I rest my forehead against hers. "I think I love you too. I've had this feeling I've not been able to understand for a while. But that kiss just explained everything." I say with a laugh as Nat's smile grows.
She leans in and kisses me once again, this one more hungry as my back hits the hospital bed. She deepens the kiss, our tongues exploring each other's mouths, as the passion and desire between us intensified.  I let a small moan out into the kiss as she presses her body against mine. That noise causes her to pull back slightly, and I let out a little whine. "Patience my love. This is all new for you and I want to do this properly." She tells me, which causes me to raise an eyebrow at her in confusion. "I want to go on a date with you." She smirks.
Thank God, she made me watch endless rom coms these last few months or I'd have no clue how this whole thing was meant to go. But over time we grew together, not rushing our relationship. It was perfect to me. When I looked in her eyes, all I saw was pure love and I hope she saw the same in return.
She made me unbelievably happy. There was a time that I never thought I wouldn't get a happy ending. A time when I questioned my purpose. But now, led here in Nat's arms, feeling safe, protected, and loved. I finally understood why I had to keep fighting. I needed to get to her and live our lives together in happiness. 
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hazbinshusk · 2 months ago
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In everything you write, you characterize Blitzø so beautifully, I had to pass on the idea that came to me.
Blitzø with a partner who's very talented on missions, but just living their everyday life, they're actually very clumsy and he's so confused but also finds it so funny. Kiss prompt 34 or 21 🤷‍♀️❤️
interesting that you didn't go with the clumsy kiss prompt lol but this was really fun so here's...
prompt #34: a kiss after a bite
“My turn!” you call out with a grin, planting the head of the axe you’re wielding on the floor and using it to leverage yourself up to run along the wall. You do so just long enough to pass the bodies already bleeding out on the floor, planting both feet on the floor and spring-boarding towards the final target.
You swing in a high arch and bring the axe down hard, the blade sinking deep into the target’s back, right between the shoulder blades. You release the handle and land in a roll, neatly somersaulting a few feet and springing back up to stand.
The body met the floor behind you with a wet gurgling cry and a dull thump.
Tossing your hair back, you fix Blitzø with a bright grin. “Ta-da!”
The imp blinks as he takes in the performance, a fine spray of blood marking his face. A sharp-toothed grin grows over his features. “Fuck, that’s hot.”
You giggle, leaning forward to press a kiss to his cheek before turning to mosey back towards the body. You plant a foot on their back, jerking the axe back out of his spine. Blitzø follows you, and you grin as you feel him wind his arm around your waist and pull you back into him. His tail curls around the axe handle and pulls it out of your grip, and you turn in his grip to face him.
Your foot slips on the fresh blood pooling around your boots and you fall against his chest, your forehead knocking against his chin.
“Ow, fuck,” Blitzø sniggers as your grab at the lapels of his coat, slipping again as you try to right yourself properly. “Christ on a stick, you’re a fuckin’ mess.”
“Hey, I’m the one who—shit!” you slip again, and Blitzø’s laughter doubles. He rolls his eyes and bends down, hooking an arm under your knees and scoops you up into his arms.
“How can someone be so fuckin’ good in a fight when ya can’t even stand up, you clumsy bitch?”
“Shut the fuck—”
Blitzø cuts you off by kissing you, immediately sliding his tongue into your mouth. You moan lightly into the kiss, cupping his cheek in your hand, your thumb smearing the blood across his cheek. His claws tighten on the underside of your thigh and on your bicep, and you feel him shudder as your hand moves up to tease at the base of the spike at the back of his head.
Blitzø growls lowly into the kiss, and it turns to a hiss as your teeth sink into his lip.
“Ow! What the shit, you—”
You laugh, watching the fork of his tongue run along the place you’d bitten him. “That was for calling me ‘clumsy’.”
“Oh, yeah?” Blitzø smirks. “’n’ what are ya gonna do when I drop your tight ass?”
“You wouldn’t—” you yelp as he jerks his arms as though he’s going to drop you. You fling your arms around his neck in panic, and he cackles aloud. “Fucking dick!”
“Ooh, you promise?” he teases, and you brush your fingers over the crystal on his wrist. A portal opens up behind him, his office visible on the other side.
“Shut up and get me back to Hell, asshole.” you say, affectionate despite yourself. “And if you drop me, I swear to Satan I will—”
“Yeah, yeah,” he replies dismissively, bringing his face back to yours. “I get it.”
Blitzø kisses you again, deeply, walking the both of you back through the portal and into Hell.
send me a prompt and either husk or blitzø
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cakerybakery · 3 months ago
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The hotel shook and the screaming and yelling from the penthouse could be heard down in the bar.
Husk poured another couple drinks and pushed bottles that threatened to fall off the shelves in that last shake back against the wall. He took his shot and shook his head. “I feel sorry for the poor bastard Adam’s screaming at.”
“You’re telling me?” Angel laughed, “the worst trick hell’s ever played was giving him that voice. I’m four floors down and I can hear it when king shrimp makes him cum.”
“Yes. It can be quiet, loud.” Alastor’s smile faltered for a moment as he grimaced.
Nifty giggled as she swirled around and around on the stool, “Alastor’s been sleeping in his broadcast-“
“That’s quite enough, my friend.” Alastor interrupted, embarrassed.
She just giggled harder as he spun her seat harder to distract her from talking.
“I’m just glad Charlie and Vaggie are out on a date. Charlie would want to fix things and then Adam would realize I’m down here and I left a mindless clone up there to take his wrath.” Lucifer grabbed the shot Husk poured for him and threw it back.
He really had his doubts about this whole thing with Adam. The man could be insufferable. Rude. Critical. A real fucking bastard towards women and sinners. But fuck if he couldn’t get lost in those golden eyes. When Adam wasn’t using the voice he was cursed with to scream the flesh off people, it was sweet and enchanting. In the dark it whispered sweet nothings into Lucifer’s ear. They shared stories about the loneliness of facing eternity without someone to love or love them back and Lucifer felt the connection of a kindred spirit. He had good points too. Like how Adam liked all the animals he saw, could name every plant in hell, and always seemed to have a candy to hand out to a child.
This was another one of their fights about just that though. Children.
Adam seemed to want a baby so badly. Lucifer wasn’t sure. They had been fight about it everyday for a week as Adam tried to get Lucifer to at least pick a side.
It came out of the blue. Adam started asking about Lucifer’s thoughts and feelings about having a family of their own but he was never happy with the answer.
The screaming died down to a rumble and Lucifer knew Adam had worn himself out from the anger and was now sobbing.
Much safer.
He took his double’s place and wrapped his arms around the sobbing Adam clinging to him. Adam wasn’t normally such crier but their fights always left him in his state.
“I don’t understand, Adam. Why are you so adamant that I need to get on board with having a kid right away? Adoption will take months. We’re not even married and the paperwork-“
“I’m pregnant, you idiot.”
“Alone will take months. And-“
“Lucifer, listen to me.”
“There’s the planning and decorating and I’m not sure I’m ready to get married plus I’d have to get divorced first.”
“Lucifer! You’re not listening to me. I’m pregnant!”
“I am so listening! I hear you. You’re pregnant. I’m trying to talk to you like you wanted about having kids, but I don’t think we’re in a place to adopt a child. I don’t know what that has to do with you being pregnant- Pregnant!?” He stumbled over the word again and froze. Lucifer looked into Adam’s red and puffy eyes. “Oh. OH! You’re but, you’re. And I’m. And. How?!?” He voice kept getting higher and higher until he sounded like he was breathing helium and hyperventilating as he did.
Adam wiped his eyes and rested his head on Lucifer’s shoulder. “I don’t know. I had that check up last week. The doctor was palatating my abdomen, thought it felt off and sent me for an ultrasound. There it was.” Adam barked out an incredulous laugh. “If I hadn’t see the picture, I wouldn’t have believed it either.”
“How. How far? When is? Oh god, this a cruel trick.” Lucifer tipped his head back to glare up at god. “You kept Lilith and I from having a child for how long? And it’s barely been four months with Adam?? The fuck?!? He’s not even a woman! What the fuck?!?”
Lucifer didn’t care in this second that Adam could hear him. He was pissed. God was screwing with him. He’d probably wait until they were so fucking happy that the baby was almost there and try to yank it away. How many of his children are buried on the palace grounds?
Adam had pulled away but Lucifer didn’t notice. He got up to pace the room and fume.
Pulling his knees up to his chin, Adam began to cry again. It only a few angry steps for Lucifer to realize he’d fucked up.
“I’m so sorry, Adam.” Lucifer stumbled over his words. His own tears welling up. “Don’t get attached to it. Okay? It’ll hurt less when God takes it from us. Trust me. I’ve gone through this more times than I can count. You get numb to it eventually. You’ll stop feeling happiness, for a few pregnancies you’ll just feel dread, then you’ll be numb to it and it won’t hurt so bad when god takes them from us.” He wiped at the hot tears running down his cheeks and tried to smile reassuringly.
Adam looked at him in horror. His hand moved to cover his mouth and he pushed himself deep into the cushions but he could utter out, “what makes you so sure I’ll lose the baby?”
“Because I can’t have good things. Charlie, Charlie was a miracle. Maybe god took pity on us for once or was too busy doing something else. But she’s the only one that made it.” Lucifer held out a hand and pulled Adam to his feet. “I’ll show you.”
They teleported to the graveyard. Rows and rows of stones and markers. Each etched with a name and date. How far along Lilith had been.
“I use to plant trees and flowers. But,” Lucifer shrugged, letting the numbness fill him. “Named them up to a point.”
“This one,” Adam stared down at the last one.
“We didn’t know until the miscarriage she was expecting again.”
“It’s dated just before she came to heaven.”
“She couldn’t take it anymore. We did everything we could to prevent her from getting pregnant after the first dozen or so. It hurt too much to keep trying. It never worked.”
Lucifer turned from the graves and went the collection of grave markers he kept. “Did you want to give it a name? Maybe pick a spot out?”
“Jesus Christ, Lucifer. No.” He grabbed Lucifer by the shoulders and pulled him into a hug.
Enveloped by Adam’s warmth, tears that had stopped flowed freely once more.
“I’m not Lilith. She was cursed, remember? I wasn’t. You weren’t. If something happens then it happens, but we can try again. And it’s not because of a curse by god or heaven. It just is.” Adam squeezed a little harder. “The baby is fine. I’m almost halfway along. It’s a boy. The doctor had only good things to say.”
Lucifer cling to Adam.
One of Adam’s hands found Lucifer’s and pressed it against Adam’s belly. There was a small but strong kick. Lucifer’s heart swelled with something he hadn’t felt in a long time.
Hope.
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tiredofthehumanlife · 8 months ago
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A happy home (realizations pt 2)
Title looks like a Midwest emo song name dude 🙏give me strength
Barbie dolls: Jegulus x reader (James, Regulus, Your punk ass).
Words: 2.4k ish
Summary: Reggie is all like muh I don’t deserve love I’m just a poor peasant boy then he’s all like muh i should ignore all my friends bc I’m just a poor boy from the bourgeoisie and then you and James are like no 🥺 pookie and then hilarity ensues
Warnings: it's kinda angsty but it ends happy trust, mentions of panic attacks, mentions of Remus' dick, Harry Potter possibly mentioned, James has a mustache for about three sentences, regulus is all emo, its alright guys first one waa better ngl
Pt 1
After you and James used the classic kiss & run technique on Regulus, his mind was swamped with questions. Baby Black was having yet another crisis. Barty and Pandora had started a tally board marking up all his catastrophes. He was somewhere around the double digits at this point. Regulus wanted love, as any poor emo poetry loving teenager, but he felt he didn’t deserve love. He wanted. He wanted so much. Regulus wanted a house with a screeching screen door. He wanted a wrap around porch. He wanted beautiful tiles in his bathroom. He wanted nick nacks. A cluttered home is a house full of love and life. He wanted color in his home. Regulus’ parents’ house (attention to house not home) was cold. Regulus wanted a home. He thought of it frequently, planning the decor and colors. He would go to his little home in his head for comfort. After panic attacks he found himself pressed into a rocking chair, sitting on his wrap around porch and staring out at the beautiful garden in the backyard. His book open in his lap, his favorite pen between his fingers, tracing over his initials. Next to his chair was a small table with a mug full of his favorite tea.
With the more time he spent with you and James, he felt his fantasy home adapt. Suddenly when he visited he found your sweater flung over the back of his couch, James’ pictures on the wall. Which he could accept. Friends left their things at each others’ homes all the time. Friends made it onto each other’s walls frequently. He could handle your friendship infiltrating his home. Regulus appreciated you both no matter how much he threatened to kill you. It was his love language.
Regulus seemed to pull away. Suddenly you never saw him in the library, he didn't appear next to you, he didn't even hang out with Sirius and the others. He was actively avoiding you both. You tried to pretend you were wrong and just making things up. You knew it was true after you saw him in the Gryffindor commonroom again. 
But after you both kissed him, granted on the cheek, he malfunctioned. Regulus’ home changed rapidly. He was rocking in chair again, following the vines of the tomato plants with his eyes. His train of thought interrupted by the squeals of a small child. Regulus wondered what on earth was a child doing in his fantasy home. A small boy, no older than three or four, ran around the corner of Regulus’ porch. His little bare feet stomping on the wood. Regulus felt himself smile like nature. The boy was decked in jean overalls, a red shirt underneath. A small truck printed on the shirt was peaking out from under the edge of the overalls. He looked like James, Regulus realized. The boy heard louder footsteps following after him and squealed louder. The boy jumped into Regulus’ arms muttering something about ‘papa’. Regulus looked up from the boy to see James. Though now he had grown out his mustache, and wore matching overalls with the boy. James scooped the boy out of Regulus’ arms. James pecked Regulus’ cheek before dropping the three year old back to his feet. He ran off, zooming around the garden patches. James quickly went after him. James raced after the boy. They both laughed. The boy squealed when James caught him and tickled him. Regulus tore his eyes away when he felt someone touch his shoulder. He found you sitting next to him, in a matching rocking chair. You moved your hand up to his hair. You looked older, like James, not by much but enough for Regulus to know you all had left Hogwarts. You kissed Regulus on the lips gently. He felt warm. You leaned closer and leaned into his ear. You whispered to him that you loved him. Regulus felt his eyes prick with tears and his throat dry. You stood up and took his mug off the table. You walked away muttering about him drinking so much tea people will think you’re dehydrating him like a raisin.
It was change. Regulus didn’t like change and he didn’t like identifying his feelings. He couldn’t like you and he couldn’t like James. You were in a relationship. He can’t. He couldn’t. But he wanted. Regulus knew he wasn’t ever good at controlling his wants. So he avoided you and James. Regulus knew if he made eye contact he’d fall all over again. If he fell his heart home would be crushed. Regulus had to protect his home.
Regulus was sitting with Sirius. They were both talking and laughing comfortably. It was one of the few times you've seen Regulus without his journal in front of him. He caught sight of you standing at the steps of the Gryffindor commonroom. Regulus' smile fell and he quickly stood up. Regulus muttered something to Sirius before swinging his bag over his shoulder. As he breezed past you, you whispered a goodbye. He didn't return it, he didn't make eye contact, he ignored you entirely. Sirius had asked you what that was about but you just left the commonroom as silently as Regulus.
You brought it up with James. He was just as upset as you. The one thing you both feared was making Regulus uncomfortable and that's exactly what you had done. You and James had to have burned your trails into the floors with all your pacing but you decided on what to do. You'd confront him. Even though it seemed all Black relatives hated confrontation it was all you could do. You confront and apologize and beg him to come back to the group. You both missed his insults so much you felt sick. You looked for him everywhere. Days went by before you were finally able to find him. He was hunched over in the library. Regulus was sitting as far away from his regular table as possible. He was scribbling away in his journal, as usual. He glanced up when he noticed people approaching. Regulus quickly shut the journal and went to grab his bag.
"Please." James whispered. James sat in front of Regulus. You sat next to James. Regulus stared at the ceiling before gently letting his bag drop to the floor again. He sat back in his chair and rested his hands on top of his journal. You steeled yourself, clutching James’ hand under the table for support.
“We’re sorry. For everything. We didn’t want to make you uncomfortable. We were just being-“ You paused. You wanted to make everything make sense to Regulus. You needed to explain yourself, you couldn’t live with yourself if you left this thread hanging. “Brainless. We were just trying to harmlessly flirt and we would’ve stopped the second we felt you uncomfortable. We misread you, obviously. We miss you. You’re avoiding us and the rest of our friends. We need you to come back. We’ll leave you alone, we won’t even look at you if that works for you, so long as you come back. So.” You stopped and cleanched your jaw. You felt like you might cry if you kept talking. Though you already seemed to do a lot of that. James dropped your hand to rub your shoulder.
“So, we’re so sorry.” James finished for you. Regulus stayed silent. He looked between you and James. You saw it in his eyes, hatred, disgust, repugnance. You felt sick to your stomach, knowing you’d only see his distaste in his eyes. Never seeing all of Regulus in his eyes again, made your throat close and tears collect in your eyes. You pressed your hand against your mouth, looking away from him. You would not cry in front of him. You would not make Regulus feel like this was his fault. James squeezed your shoulder, moving his soothing hand to your back.
“I’m not good.” Regulus whispered. You quickly looked at him. How could he think that? He was staring down at his journal. Regulus squeezed his own hands, you knew his rings must’ve hurt. Regulus sucked in a sharp breath. “At speaking how I feel. I usually avoid it. I’d rather sit in silence than speak up.” He looked up. His eyes had tears like yours. You hadn’t made eye contact with James since before speaking but you assumed he was probably teary eyed as well. Regulus slid his closed journal to the middle of the table. He stood and pulled his bag over his shoulder. Regulus tapped on the table with his pen twice.
“Just return it.” Regulus whispered before leaving the library. You watched him walk away. You looked to James. Your tears had left leaving behind pure confusion.
“Did we just get told to go fuck our selves in poetry nerd?” You asked James. He looked just as confused as you. He glanced at the journal.
“He did say he’s bad at saying his feelings, maybe he wants us to read his feelings.” You stared down the journal. It was bound in black leather. A small string wrapped around it thrice. It was unsuspecting. You didn’t want to read it though. That felt wrong, going into Regulus’ private brain like that. He was constantly writing. His deepest darkest thoughts, you assumed. You once sneaked a peak at Sirius’ diary and you truly never needed to know in that extreme of detail what Remus’ dick looked like. You looked to James. He stared at you. You pressed your lips together, contemplating. You gently picked up the journal, scared it would shatter under your fingertips. You unwound the string. You pulled the front cover up. You found the first page had Regulus’ initials. You smiled and held it toward James for him to see. He laughed and turned the page. You saw the pages were full of Regulus’ flowing handwriting. Overflowing really. The lines of his poems were pressed up against each other. His letters interning with each other like a lovers hold. If you weren’t already absolutely totally in love with him, you would’ve fallen more looking at his pretty messy letters.
The last poem made you melt entirely. Regulus started speaking of a cold home. All the walls stained with blood and screams. He moved. A nice home with a porch, a reading nook, painted walls, a coat rack, a garden in the back, and you. He moved into a home with his two lovers, their presence sweeping over every inch of the house. There was ding in the doorframe to your shared bedroom, James had pulled a dresser up the stairs and tried to squeeze it through the door. You had painted in small forgotten corners of the house. A sunflower on the side of one of the kitchen drawers, a moon added to the coat rack, a heart on the corner of Regulus’ bedside table. The back door was newer than the rest of the house, James had flung a snowball so hard one winter he shattered the glass. Regulus had started talking of the rocking chairs on the back porch. His sentence fell off, unfinished. You set his journal down, leaning back in your chair. James followed your lead. You both sat in silence for a few minutes. Baby Black liked you both back. Say that 5 times fast. You sighed. You stretched your arms over your head.
“McGonagall did say we needed 20 minutes of reading everyday.” You whispered to James. He nodded and pulled the journal closer between you two. You both held onto it with one hand leaning closer to each other to read Regulus’ writing. You read and read and read and read. Regulus wrote so much he had to get new journals fairly regularly. This journal started a few days before meeting Sirius’ friends. The fast few pages were Regulus stressed with his workload. After that there was the first mention of you. Regulus spent a whole page explaining how gorgeous he found you. He spent another page after talking all about how handsome and beautiful James was. All of which you agreed with.
After that all his pages were dedicated to you two. Slowly as you worked through the pages together, and the candles around you melted, Regulus fell in love. His words were frillier. He spoke of a garden, and tea. Regulus told all about laying in field of flowers. He painted images of you three deep in love and extremely domestic. Regulus wrote of pain. The pain of knowing it could never be reciprocated, you were already with James and James was with you. The pain feeling every touch warm his heart before burning his skin with his own insecurities. He wrote how the kiss situation felt for him. All roses and sunshine until his own sick mind turned it against him, making him think it was all some big joke on him.
“We are really bad at reading people.” James muttered. You gasped and sat forward. Glad somebody said it.
“Right?!? Oh god we just can’t catch a break.” You clicked your tongue. James gently closed Regulus’ journal, wrapping the string around three times. You huffed and stood up. You and James left the Library, it was closing soon anyway. You both decided you had enough time before curfew to go to Regulus.
You returned his journal. Regulus stood in front of you staring and waiting. You and James let it all out. Laughing at your stupidity, apologizing for making him feel like he was some joke even if it was only for a few minutes, and confessing that a wrap around porch and back garden sounded perfect. Regulus was happy. He smiled at you both before telling you curfew was sneaking up behind you. James decided you three would get together and make plans on how to move forward with your relationship on Saturday in the courtyard. Regulus agreed. As you and James were heading off towards your own common rooms, Regulus called your names. He ran over to you from his commonroom door. He quickly kissed your cheek before James’. Regulus skittered off back to his commonroom without a second to spare. You smiled brightly at James. He returned the look. He intertwined your hands, swinging them back and forth. James started skipping down the hall, still holding onto your hand. You joined him. You were both carefree
You didn’t have anything to realize. You already knew you loved them both.
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simspaghetti · 1 year ago
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Ancient Modernity Makeover DOWNLOAD
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Hello!! I had a few requests to put this build up for download, and since I just recently hit 800 followers (eeek!! Thank you so much 😭😭) I figured this was a good gift to show my thanks!
Disclaimer: The original version from Gen2 of my Random Legacy uses a ridiculous amount of CC but this is a stripped-back model to make it more accessible for most players, if it looks different that’s why!
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Basic Information:
Price: Furnished = §85,896 / Unfurnished = §48,259
Lot Size: 40x40
2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
Furnished for 2 Sims (A Couple), 1 Baby/Toddler and 1 Dog 
Potential to turn the upstairs fashion studio into a bedroom as well
Expansions Needed:
World Adventures / Ambitions / Supernatural / Late Night / Seasons / Pets / University Life / Generations
I appreciate that this build still uses quite a bit of CC, so for my minimal CC playing folks, I’ve also made an unfurnished shell version, which uses much less!
Unfurnished Shell CC:
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Casually Corrugated Wall
Plants: Lovely Lupin / Bird of Paradise / Swiss Cheese 
Dolly Door
Posture Glass Double Door
Greenhouse Window
Muntin Window
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AA6x7 Halved Progress Industrial Chic Window (Only the ‘top’ version)
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Basimcly Simple Curtains Mutske (TSR, sorry!) Florence Curtains ChasmChronicle (MTS): DIY Curtains, Blinds & Shutters - Only the 'Medium rolled up blinds' are needed! Twinsimming: Curtain Call - Both Billionaire’s Curtains & Fashion Forward - Trending Style Board (final) / Industrial Clothing Rack / Clothes by MLys (without dress) KandiRaverSims: Cats&Dogs - Bella Curtain (Both sizes) & Laundry Day - Ironing Board / Shelving Essentials
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Alsoo this is my first time uploading a build, so please let me know if you encounter any issues!
Have fun using this build in your game! I’d love to see pictures of your sims using the build if you do tag me, and thank you again for 800 followers - it's bananas that I've hit that number, I'm so thankful to all of you!! :D
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pocketseizure · 1 year ago
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King Mode
Using his parachute cap, Luigi arrives at the final castle early only to find that it’s not set up yet. Bowser invites him to talk, and Luigi confesses his disappointment that his green hat has become synonymous with easy mode. Bowser puts this into perspective before making a confession of his own.
complete at 1,350 words . ( also on AO3 )
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Luigi glided to the upper balcony of the castle. As soon as his feet touched the ground, the green hat in his hands shrank down to its normal size. He pushed back his hair and replaced his hat on his head as he stepped across the threshold.
He expected to be met by traps, but instead he found a koopa and a shy guy sitting on a bench and eating sandwiches. The koopa greeted him with a wave.
“Hi Luigi! You’re here early,” she said. “We’re still getting set up. The boss is in the back. Just head down this hallway and take a right. It’s a bit of a mess, but you’ll be fine.”
Luigi didn’t know what he expected. “Okay,” he replied. “Thanks, I guess.”
“Nice place, isn’t it?” the shy guy added.    
It certainly was. Bowser’s team had been taking care of the castle flowers, which looked as healthy as they’d ever been, and the carpet running down the center of the stone floor was freshly shampooed.
“Yeah, it is nice,” Luigi agreed, not knowing how else to respond. “Well, enjoy your afternoon.”
He set off down the corridor. Piranha plants were already arranged along the walls. A few offered their snouts, and Luigi pet them absentmindedly. He took a right at the end of the corridor and abruptly found himself in a cavernous hall whose floor was submerged beneath a swamp of bright purple ooze.
This would have been a problem if he didn’t have a magical hat that doubled as a paraglider. While everyone else had to navigate obstacles by trial and error, Luigi could just glide and enjoy the scenery. That was why he was here early. So early, in fact, that the scaffolding over the poisonous pit hadn’t been removed yet. A few gnarly vines thumped lazily on the boards of the shaky wooden platform, but Luigi had the luxury of ignoring them as he crossed.
The throne room lay on the other side of the makeshift bridge. Aside from a thick jumble of electrical cables snaking across the floor, the chamber was empty. With nothing else to do, Luigi seated himself on one of the oversized plush chairs and made himself comfortable as he studied the colorful mess of objects occupying the room. He couldn’t make sense of most of it, but it was clear that Bowser intended to pull out all the stops for this performance.
If he waited long enough, Luigi decided, Bowser would show up eventually. Sure enough, as soon as the thought entered his mind, there was the man himself.
“Luigi! Good to see you,” Bowser called out. “I was just taking a break. Want some coffee?”
“Wouldn’t you prefer to battle to the death?” Luigi asked as he accepted a mug.
“Maybe later,” Bowser offered affably, seating himself on the throne next to Luigi’s.
Luigi tried the coffee. It was surprisingly good. “Is there any way I could convince you to give the Flower Kingdom back the… what was it you took this time?”
“Just their castle. Sure, I’ll give it back. But I’m not done with it yet.”
“Don’t people live here?”
“Would you want to live in a giant castle with bad plumbing built over a poisonous swamp? I’m telling you, this place was practically begging for renovations.”
“That’s a fair point. Sorry for getting here early, by the way.”
“Don’t apologize! It’s good to see you.” Bowser flashed his teeth. “And besides, the Yoshis have been running around the castle since this morning. They’re handy little buggers. Who do you think made this coffee?”
“Yoshis drink coffee?”
“Don’t dinosaurs drink coffee where you’re from? Listen, I want to show you something we’re installing on the lower level,” Bowser said as he passed Luigi an electrical panel adorned with a comically large red button.
“I’m not sure I should push this.”
“Come on, I’ve been working on it for weeks. You’re gonna love it.”
Luigi shrugged. What was the worst that could happen?
As soon as he pushed the button, a set of wall panels dropped to reveal cannon barrels. An explosive bang reverberated across the room as missiles fired into the room. They moved slowly, their flight governed by motion stabilizers. Each trailed a puffy cloud of rainbow-colored smoke.
Luigi considered how he might navigate this hazard. Jumping from missile to missile would require keen reflexes and precise timing. Or, as he had done up to that point, he could simply glide. Not much challenge there.
“That’s impressive,” Luigi said, doing his best to infuse his voice with enthusiasm.
“Damn right it is,” Bowser agreed. “You could even say these missiles pass with flying colors.”
Luigi nodded. “I like the rainbow. It’s always good to take a shot in the bright direction.”
The missiles hit the far wall, and the castle shook. Luigi cringed as the thick electrical cables hanging from the ceiling swayed with a menacing looseness.
“You don’t seem all that impressed,” Bowser observed. “I can take critique. Lay it on me.”
Luigi knew that Bowser could not, in fact, take critique. Mercifully, it wasn’t Bowser’s work that was the problem.
“I was just thinking about how it’s a classic combo, the bullet bridge over the poison swamp,” Luigi said. “It’s a fun obstacle course to navigate, if you have the skills, but that sort of thing always gives me trouble. I assumed I would get better, but I never did. Now I probably never will. I’m starting to feel bad for using my hat to bypass traps like this.”
“Why would you feel bad?”
Bowser seemed confused, so Luigi told him the truth. “It’s like I’m going through this on easy mode.”
“And what’s the matter with that?”
“It feels like cheating. And worse, I hate that it’s my green hat that’s become the symbol of just gliding through a level.”
“Hey, I worked on this project for years with the help of my staff and the entire Flower Kingdom. Don’t you think I want people to see as much of it as possible? No one is going to appreciate the full extent of my brilliance if they quit halfway.” Bowser laughed and clapped Luigi on the back. “You keep saying ‘easy mode,’ but I think they should call it king mode!”
“Don’t mind that I got here early?”
“Of course not. Junior’s away from the castle, and everyone’s busy with last-minute prep. I don’t have much to do until Mario and the princess get here, and I wanted to spend time with you. That’s why I made those adjustments to your hat. Didn’t I tell you?”
Luigi finished his coffee, savoring the moment. Bowser, who normally couldn’t keep his mouth shut, hadn’t said anything about this before now. Luigi supposed that he didn’t mind. In a world built for people like Mario, it was nice to feel welcome and included.
“So, now that I’m here,” Luigi prompted, “what do you want to do?”
“I was hoping you’d ask! Did you get a chance to try the wonder seeds on your way to the castle?”
“I took every chance I could get. Wonder seeds are way better than mushrooms. Back at home, there are so many mushrooms that I’m always tripping on them.”
Bowser snorted in approval. “I can see how that doesn’t leave mushroom for adventure. But wouldn’t you know it, I happen to have a high-quality batch of wonder seeds not available to the general public. This is the king’s own stash,” Bowser boasted as he presented Luigi with a velvet bag.
Luigi selected one of the chestnut husks and pulled its sprout, revealing a seed of an unusually brilliant turquoise blue. Something this neon couldn’t be healthy, but Luigi’s time in the Mushroom Kingdom had taught him not to be picky. With any luck, this wouldn’t be the strangest thing he’d put in his mouth before the day was over.
“Here’s to king mode!” Bowser toasted before emptying the bag of seeds into his mouth.
“Here’s to king mode,” Luigi agreed. He took a bite of the wonder seed and sat back to enjoy the show.
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draculasfavoritewife · 11 months ago
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Let Me Patch You Up
Summary: Getting your partner to sit still and let himself be taken care of has always been a challenge.
Pairing: Din Djarin x fem!Reader
Warnings: Mentions of canon-typical violence, mild blood/injury, Din tries to hide his wounds because of course he would. Lots of fluff, sensuality, and hella implied smut at the end.
Because I adore patching-up fics :) Especially when one person is far too stubborn for their own good and the other is a caretaker type. 'Nuff said.
*Translations of less common words/phrases in Mando'a at the end
"I'm not mad!"
You can hear the sigh behind you, longer and heavier than a New Republic frigate.
"You sound mad."
"All I'm saying is they should've paid double for the extra abuse! Their intel was way off." You scowl and rattle the pouch of currency for emphasis. "I didn't sign up for this job to fistfight an Aqualish, Din. An Aqualish!"
"You came out alright." There's a layer of warmth there now, sunk deep under the weariness. "Wish I could have seen more of it."
"I'll tell the Kid the story later, I'm sure." You gaze down at the dark bruising creatively decorating your arms and midsection with a wince. "Good thing I'm not vain anymore."
"Makes you look tough." His tone is clipped as he leans on the switch to pull up the boarding ramp of the ship. You can imagine his jaw clenching beneath the helmet; for all his beskar, he must be pretty roughed up, too. Aqualish may be brutal, but at least they're still flesh and blood.
Enforcer droids don't suffer from such weaknesses as pain and fatigue.
"How're you holding up, Cyare?" You keep the query casual -- he hates being fussed over.
You've learned from many previous jobs that your partner, when injured, has to be handled as cautiously and cleverly as a twitchy Blurrg; he's just as liable as one to bolt or take a bite out of an unguarded hand.
"Fine." He turns to make for the cockpit, tries to disguise the fact that he's still leaning on the wall for support under the pretense of examining the internal wiring. "Wind knocked out of me. Some sleep and I'll be in top form again."
He pauses at the foot of the ladder and gazes upward, the distance to the pilot's chair suddenly seeming excruciatingly long. As he ponders the best way to proceed, his dexterous fingers absently seek out the end of the small blade buried in his left shoulder, and yank it out.
No sound leaves his lips, he's far too conditioned for that, but he can't hide from you forever.
"Din?"
"Hmm?" He's still studying the length of the ladder.
"Dank farrik, Cyare, you're bleeding." Now truly concerned, you throw your subterfuge out the window and reach for his arm. Sometimes even a wild Blurrg just has to be wrangled into submission after all. "I'm going to fix you up, Din, and you're going to behave for me while I do."
"But I can still --"
"No."
"But you're --"
"No."
"What if --"
"Stop protesting, Di'kut! I won't have you collapsing on me if I could have done something about it." You push him down -- somewhat gently -- onto a cargo crate in the hold, stepping down on the edge of his cape as you search for the medkit.
He glances down at your firmly planted boot, up at your serious face. "Really?" he asks dryly.
"I'm not taking any chances with you, my love," you inform him sweetly, reaching around his body to press the releases on his cuirass and pauldrons. "You have this unfortunate habit of disappearing to lick your wounds in solitude whenever I take my eyes off of you for a moment."
"It's worked this long, hasn't it?" he mutters gruffly, but he knows well enough by now to not protest and aid you in removing his vambraces and finally his shirt.
It steals your breath for a brief second as it always does, the sight of him half-undressed but with his identity still shrouded from you.
Mesmerizing.
Alluring.
A tantalizing mystery that one day you desire to fully uncover.
But you know now is not the time.
Your rapidly heating thoughts are interrupted by a squeal from Grogu as he shuffles across the floor to stand by your legs. His tiny clawed hands grip your calf as wide, frightened eyes absorb the canvas of smeared blood and old scars spread across the Mandalorian's broad chest.
"Hey, Kid," Din says softly.
"Your buir is okay," you tell the little one, lifting him up to set him on the crate beside his father. "Maybe you can make him stay put for me."
Din insists he's not too badly off to help you, and you know he's still not comfortable being completely at the mercy of someone else's hands, so you let him handle the smaller task of cleaning up his stab wounds while you cauterize them. You still remember the first time you watched him do it himself, how you hated the way he hissed and spat in pain every time the tool slipped or stuck on lacerations that were awkward for him to reach.
He'd never admit so aloud, but with your more delicate touch behind it, it's a fair sight less painful of a process than it used to be.
"Still think I shouldn't have knocked them around until they coughed up more pay?" You let your fingertips skate gently over the taut bronze skin before you, checking for any sign of tenderness that could indicate an internal injury.
"You hungry for more bruises?" He shakes his head. "I know I'm not. We got what we came for. Sometimes renegotiating is pointless, Cyar'ika."
"I guess." You're kneeling on the floor now, his broad thighs on either side of your body as you finish closing up a slash to his abdomen, its rough line trailing down to his belt. Your hand tenderly follows the new scar, drifting over textured skin.
His muscles harden abruptly beneath your light touch, and it makes you smirk. He's always been a little ticklish there; it's an unspoken weak spot of his.
"What's really got you so worked up?"
Even exhausted he's still as sharp as ever.
You let out a long breath. "When are you going to stop trying to hide from me when you're hurt?"
That surprises him. "I don't...."
"Don't deny it. You tried to fly this heap of scrap with a knife embedded in you, Din."
"I would have taken care of it sooner or later."
"Probably later!"
He's staring, helplessly trying to figure out why his habits have disturbed you so deeply. "I haven't died yet," he points out in a monotone that would be hilarious under different circumstances.
You lean into his midsection, cheek resting against his ribcage. The familiar scent of sweat and slight charring from the cauterizer calms you, bringing with it delicious memories of sleepless nights and long, hot showers. Your choppy breaths even out as you search for the best words to express what you want to tell him, and your hands massage into his lower back, drawing a sound halfway between a sigh and a groan from him as aching muscles finally loosen to your persistent kneading.
"You're the closest thing I have left to aliit," you murmur at last, catching a shiver from him at the movement of your lips against his chest.
Still so sensitive to touch.
"As you are alor of our little clan, I would follow your way in all matters." You lift your eyes to meet that gleaming ebony visor, seeing the forward tilt to his helmet that means he's truly listening to everything you say, not merely hearing.
"Yet as the one I would consider my riduur, in soul if not by ceremony, you must know that even my respect for you is overridden by my own selfishness. I can't let you be careless with your life, ner'kar'ta. Even a beroya needs a cabur sometimes."
His hands, finally ungloved, slowly drift up to cradle your face, roughened fingers burying themselves in your hair. "I...will try, Mesh'la. Understand this is all still strange to me. But I do not want to cause you pain. Or be a burden on your worries. I will fall back into old habits some days, so I just ask your patience."
Relief wells up within you, and you all but let yourself fall into his lap. "Thank you. I don't know what I would do if you ever --"
"K'uur, ner'cyare." He shushes you and leans back against the stack of crates behind him, taking care not to crush Grogu who has been playing with his cast-off armor. "No more of this talk. I just want your touch for a moment. Gedet'ye."
Lying half on top of his reclined body, you exhale, telling those stubborn thoughts to let go of you for now. There will always be time for fear. The times in between hardships and fears are the rare ones, these sparse moments when you and your Mandalorian are gifted with a small respite from the inherent challenges of your lifestyle. These blessed breaths in which all that exists before you is the little aliit you have formed together, and his warm skin beneath your palms, and his heart beating beside your ear.
"Like this?" you hum, pressing your lips to the center of his chest, taking in the cherished taste of him, tracing the story of his life from the faded scars beneath your kiss.
"Jate?"
There's a shudder in the answering breath that rasps through his vocoder. "Jatne," he confirms, fingertips digging into your shoulder blades.
You keep kissing him, losing yourself in his deadly, battered body, and the way that his caresses answer your searching mouth.
As you push forward to go for his throat, however, you suddenly find his powerful legs pinning you in your place, holding you back from the kill.
"What -- ?"
"Hold, Cyar'ika," he grits out between his teeth. "No more."
You stop struggling against the iron hold of his legs. "Oh! Am I hurting you?"
"...No...." He jerks his head meaningfully in the direction of the Kid, who is still playing among the boxes. "But you can't tease me like this with him in the room. That's VERY unfair of you."
Catching on, you smirk and pull back out of his grip, not missing the way he almost thinks about not letting you go so easily. "Who said I was teasing?"
He huffs. "Then we really need to stop. Poor Kid's been traumatized enough in his life." A calculating look passes over the visor, sliding from you over to Grogu and back again. "Though I might be able to get him down for a nap."
You push him all the way down and straighten up, lifting the Kid in your hands. "Better let me, then. He gets clingier when he can tell you're impatient." You nudge his leg with your knee as you leave the hold, ignoring his disapproving stare.
"Besides, you need to cool down there for a bit, Djarin."
He knows you're flirting hard when you use that name for him. And it's just a tiny bit cruel of you to leave him all alone like that, simmering in his thwarted frustration.
Half an hour later, your small charge finally dozing off, you let yourself into Din's cramped quarters, realizing only too late that you've walked right into a trap. It's dark as the belly of a sarlacc in here, and you're pinned between a wall and a heavily breathing Mandalorian before you can even react.
"You're late, Mesh'la," he growls close to your ear, his scruff scraping your cheek. "And you know I get...restless...when I'm kept waiting."
"Oh trust me, I do." You melt into his trapping embrace as his mouth starts to blaze a trail across your flesh; inhibited by his creed in the light, Din more than makes up for his inability to reciprocate once the lights have gone out and all bets are off. "But be gentle, Cyare."
"A little Loth-cat once told me she likes it rough."
There -- the tempting threat of teeth skimming the base of your throat. You can't keep yourself from trembling slightly with anticipation.
"Just don't reopen any of your wounds, Din, I'm serious."
"To hell with that." A couple skillful maneuvers and you're laid out on his bed, still locked in his arms. "Now, are you ready to finish what you started back there?"
"Dank farrik."
You smirk at his sighed expletive, pulling him in closer until you can feel the softness of his damp curls falling across your chest.
"Now remember, you can't complain about being stiff tomorrow," you chide through a kiss to the top of his head. "I tried to tell you to take it easy."
He shrugs. "I've lived through worse. And it was worth it."
"Mmhmm. I definitely won't deny that." You stretch out your own depleted limbs, sure that the tapestry of bruising will look worse come morning. But he's right. Times like this make all of it worth it, the moments in which he is not Mando'ade and you are not dar'manda, but simply two people alone in a brutal galaxy, who love each other deeply and don't get to tell the other as often as they deserve to hear it. When it's just you and your beroya in the dark, relying on skin brushing skin to see and wordless exclamations of love to take the place of eloquent poetry, all of the struggles are worth it.
This life and its pitfalls are never easy, but you have him, and he is what matters.
"What are you smiling about?" you murmur, as his full lips break into a rare grin against your chest.
"Only that maybe it would perhaps benefit me to come to you more often when I'm injured." His voice is silky, deceptively innocent as a hand strokes its way upward to find your jawline.
"After all," and he leans into a chaste Keldabe kiss even as his touch once again turns suggestive, "I can tell you, none of my solitary patch-ups ever ended with anything like this."
You arch into him and claim his lips with your own, smiling into his mouth.
"Then you can consider this possible incentive for the future, Djarin."
Di'kut = Idiot
Aliit = Family/Clan
Alor = Leader
Ner'kar'ta = My heart
Beroya = Bounty hunter
Cabur = Protector
K'uur = Hush
Gedet'ye = Please
Jate/Jatne = Good/Best
Mando'ade = Child of Mandalore
Dar'manda = Not Mandalorian
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heartfullofleeches · 2 years ago
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Male lui with a reader who helps out at the shop, maybe one day they're working the counter and a customer starts yelling at them and Lui comes out meat cleaver in hand with some blood on them
Watching the sun rise from the shop window, his arms hold tight around your waist; fingers locked with yours at your hip. A morning ritual for you both as your partner bragged about the scene your first day. Grey locks fall against your cheek as his lips follow suit.
"You sure you gonna be fine by yourself?"
"Been here a while already. I'm sure I'll manage."
The butcher plants another kiss to your temple, kind eyes cast down at you like you're the center of the world. "Still getting used to having you on board. Not that I mind. Just a lot to take in. Don't push yourself too hard, Cher."
He squeezes your shoulder, reaching down to double tie your apron as you flip the welcome sign to open. With everything else in order you part ways for the time, Liu heading to the back of the shop while you head over to the counter. It's been about a month to the day since he asked if you would like to work in his shop. He was hesitant at first with all the equipment and scars he got himself, but the business had always been family orientated plus it meant he could keep a close eye on you.
You got used to things pretty quick. Your job was simple after all. Manning the register and giving Liu the orders, sweeping before closing. With the size of your town, business was steady and you met your fair share of regulars and friendly faces. Though you had yet to tie the knot, Liu had asked you to wear the ring he bought you so you wouldn't get as many wondering eyes.
Today was your first encounter with a rude customer. Some guy you could tell by looking was from out of town from his clothing down to the way he carried himself. He seemed annoyed before he even walked up to the counter, face scrunching up at the red meats behind the glass. You throw on your best customer smile and turn to face him, the curtains behind you parted ever so slightly.
"Hello, what can I do for you today?"
"You sell this, right?" He lifts up his phone, showing you a picture of what looks to be Liu's noodle soup. A staple in your home when you got sick. Your smile wavers.
"Yes, but-"
"Give me four bowls of it, and can you change your gloves before you get it?"
"That I can do, but we... actually don't have the noodle soup today...." Your voice trails off as anger flickers in his eyes. Every day of the week was a different soup based meal on the menu. Just to have a little variety and use up the excess meats before they spoiled. Noodle soup was three days ago, and Liu's dishes were so popular in town they sold out that very day.
You scramble to pick up the conversation. "It's chili day, if you'd like that instead."
The man's face grows redder the more he raises his voice. "Are you fucking kidding me? Do you know how out of the way this town is? I've been driving for three hours to get here."
You back away as he leans against the counter, thankful for the glass wall separating you. "I understand how frustrating that is, but we don't have it right now-"
Spit flies as the man begins to shout. "Well maybe you should make that clear next time! I swear, if I miss my boat I'm going to come back here and.....and.."
All color drains from his face, skin pale as a sheet in the face of whatever he was staring at. So used to the smell of blood and focused on calming the man down you didn't hear him leave the back. Looming behind you, clever in hand, Liu stares the man down. If looks could kill he'd be twenty feet under. The amount of blood drenched into Liu's apron dyed the pure cotton a deep maroon. It drips off the flat blade, hitting the floor with a wet splat. Liu's voice comes from his throat in a low grumble completely unlike him. Growling like an agitated animal in warning.
"And do what?"
The man tries to take back his words, flinching and ducking to the floor as Liu swings his arm outwards - planting the cleaver in the chalk board beside him.
"If you looked to your left, you would've seen today's special. It ain't polite to harass people for a simple error, but you won't do it again, right?"
The man nods.
Liu tears the cleaver from the board and points it at the door. "I know you won't. Leave."
The man picks himself off the floor and rushes for the door. Liu mouths something to him that makes his eyes go wide.
"See you soon."
You lean against Liu's chest, welcoming the stench of cold blood. "Thanks for the help...."
His eyes soften. Liu places the knife down and wraps his arms around you, leaving small kisses in your hair. "Nothin' to thank me for. Just doing what's right. Your safety will always be the most important thing to me, Y/n. Should we close up early today?"
"You don't have to do that for me.."
"No sweat off my shoulders. I got a few things to do back home too. Go get your stuff. I'll take care of everything else."
"... Okay." You take off your apron as you head out. Liu looks down at the register. The man's stench and his finger prints are all over it. Shutting his eyes, Liu can still hear his frantic heartbeat about two miles out. Still in town - likely at a gas station. If he hurried he could catch him on foot so you could take the car home. As you return, Liu offers you an apologic smile.
"Hey, would you be fine heading home yourself? I have more work out for me than I thought. I'll make it up to you as soon as I get home."
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heaven-s-black-box · 11 months ago
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Like the Saying Goes...- Double Life Ensemble
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Recovery date: December 19th, 2023
Description: The participants are left to ponder double life as they return to their regular lives.
Notes: N/a
Word count: 677
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Tilly death do us part.
Pearl grinned as she tied up another bin chicken in her store. She was convinced Ren was stealing them for eggs, though she didn’t know why. Maybe it was some friendly competition from Gem or Impulse, her neighbors in both business and housing, and she’d find them hanging around her base later
Tilly, he’d made a pun. At the time, she’d been too caught up in panic to catch it but she’d had plenty of time to rethink. Laying in bed at night, restocking, gathering materials, building, Scott’s goodbye wouldn’t leave her head.
Death did them no part.
History does not take kindly to lovers.
Jimmy sits in his explosives shop, hat tilted over his eyes and leaning back in the crates of tnt. It’s much hotter here, and brighter. The terracotta reflects the sun back into his eyes and the heat sticks to the ground, maybe a trip to a more temperate climate was in order.
He’s got a box in his lap, closed and locked. Grian had given him an incredulous look when he’d asked for a clipping of his red string, he’s sentimental like that. It’s tied around a poppy and a spyglass, tucked against the side of the box filled with trinkets and pictures.
They weren’t really lovers, he smiles, but they were close enough for the universe.
It takes two to tango.
Impulse swings his pickaxe down into the stone, breaking out more room for his base. It’s not quiet, he can hear the river outfront and his neighbors arguing. His mind drifted back to being poolside with Bdubs and planning how to break up the other couples.
They’d pulled them apart, planted seeds of doubt, and it would’ve worked if they hadn't underestimated the trust of the other duos. They’d tripped up Scar and gotten cocky, they’d been the ones who tripped over Cleo and Etho.
It takes two to tango, and theirs was the smoothest.
Red at night, sailor’s delight. Red in the morning, sailor’s warning.
Etho is watching the sun rise over the server when Joe makes the comment as everyone enters the tcg arena. Beef wonders if they should move inside incase it rains, Etho finds himself admiring the way the sun sets the world aflame.
He’d done that once, side by side with Joel. The world never stood a chance as they took vengeance for the relation-ship. It was almost ironic how they’d found their end in burning lava. As it starts to rain, he chuckles to himself.
They’d delighted in the red flames burning down the server, but there’d been no rain to save them.
Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.
Cleo’s balance wavers as they build up their city, and they panic. They throw their weight backwards, falling against the wall and feeling the wind rush out of their rotten lungs. There’s a sharp pain as they collide with the stone, and suddenly they’re back on the diving board.
Martyn had caused them so much pain, and in turn they’d taken so much from him. He’d been their greatest weakness, and they’d let him roam free. They’d angered the witch because he left them.
They made the mistake of letting their enemy walk away, when they really should have kept him close.
History repeats itself.
Scar is paving out more of Scarland’s road when his tower Warden lets out a roar, making him jump. It rings out through his head, merging with that endless echo, and he has to take a second to re-compose himself. Grian comes up to him as he sits on the edge of the flower bed in the roundabout and takes a seat.
Jelly wanders across the road, and suddenly they’re back in the panda sanctuary. They’re bound together once more by Scar’s recklessness. Scar is following his every whim and fancy as Grian desperately tries to keep them alive. In the end, they always find their way back to each other.
They will always find each other, and it will always be their undoing.
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fox-sama97 · 2 years ago
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I've posted chapter 1 of my new fic, "Ignore at Your Own Risk" an expansion of the snippet I posted before about Danny getting all of John Constantine's soul contracts called "Can't Ignore Us Anymore".
The beginning of Chapter 1 is mostly the same as the snippet, the middle is completely new, and the end has been reworded. Hoping to get new chapters out at least every other week, but that will hopefully move to once a week as I get into the swing of things.
Here is a snippet of the middle below the keep reading.
The boy appeared again in the ruins of a town. Buildings crumpled and stagnant pools of green-brown water amidst the mud and muck.
The aftermath of a tsunami in a landlocked town.
There were signs of reconstruction. Signs that, despite the devastation, not everyone had died. There were still enough people to bury the dead, to rebuild for the living, even if it was slow.
Despite this, the boy encountered no one as he made his way forward. Shadows lurked in the broken buildings, quick to draw back as he passed. The boy continued on, the briefest flickers of grief flashing across his face before it was reigned back, face neutral but eyes cold once more.
The boy briefly stopped in front of a large government building. It had fared better than most, but still bore the scars of the event that had laid the town low. Mud caked high onto the building where the waters had dragged it. Several pillars cracked, broken, or completely gone. All the windows boarded up and covered in tarp along with several holes in the walls. A large section of the stairs was completely missing. And the doors, crooked and ajar, with their frames swollen from water damage.
Despite the state of the doors, they opened without a sound to the boy's touch. He continued on, mud absent from his steps as he walked the halls. Evidence of damage was apparent inside in the slow rotting of the framing at the tops of the hallway walls, the lighter shapes on the walls where there was once furniture or decorations that had been destroyed or moved, and the mud stained floor, a path hastily cleared down the center. The distant sound of arguing voices at the end of the hall.
The boy, unhurried, made his way towards the end of the hall, where another set of double doors lay open, the argument growing louder and louder, until eight distinct voices could be heard. Inside sat the Council.
They did not notice the boy at first. No one saw him until he wished to be seen, but even if he had, they likely would not have, too enthralled in their argument. The boy watched.
"This whole thing is a risk, Valerie! We never should have sent him off alone and-"
"And what Jazz?! We've tried the normal ways and they never cared then, so why would they care now? We have to make them care!"
They all appeared run down and dirty. Mud stained clothes they'd worn for several days in a row. Hair limp and frizzy. Their faces were mostly clean, with the occasional spot of mud. Prominent dark circles beneath their slightly sunken eyes contrasting with comparatively pale skin. Tense lines running across their face and several hands clenched with mud caked beneath the nails that could be seen. They all had unpainted steel guns with glowing green canisters shining through the handles.
Jazz was standing, fists clenched at her sides, face slightly flushed, like all the blood in her face had flowed into her cheeks. Her red hair was shoved into a messy bun, nearly matted from the lack of clean running water to bathe with.
Valerie loomed over the table, hands planted firmly on it, face set in angry determination, green irises slowly bleeding red, strands of curly black hair rising into the air from where they'd fallen out of her hair wrap.
"And we will, Valerie. The Justice League will be aware of Amity Park soon and the consequences of their inaction." The words, while stated calmly, held an anger to them that few could match. The woman who spoke them sat straight, like a steel rod had replaced her spine. Her red hair was shot through with gray, and her teal eyes held a fire to them, like she'd see the world burn before her and it still wouldn't be enough.
She wore a black funeral dress, dirty like the rest of their clothes, but over there heart, the fabric had been torn until it flopped over, exposing a darker undershirt. Despite the stains on the rest of the dress, this spot, this torn fabric, had been kept clean and displayed prominently.
Clenched tight in her right hand was the arm of a blond man. His hair similarly disheveled and shot through with gray, clothes a similar set of mourning black, torn over his heart as well. In appearance, it was clear he followed the lead of the woman beside him, but unlike her, his blue eyes were nearly dead, staring out at the world as a passive observer.
"Talking about this now won't solve anything, Pamela. All we can do is wait for news, so we should spend it productively. Food and water should last for another few days before we need to go for a supply run or try to negotiate with the ghosts. Reconstruction is going…as well as can be expected. Two more buildings were made habitable, so we can move a few more groups out of the Community Center. How is water purification, weapon production, and Militia training going?"
The words had started strong, but as she went, they got harsher and quieter, like she was fighting to get them out of her mouth without coughing. Her thin, nearly gray hands rose before falling like weights, her strength failing her. Quiet wheezing parted her chapped lips, nearly moving her sunken cheeks. Despite her obvious poor health, her eyes remained sharp and intelligent.
"Angela, you should be resting-"
"I'm FINE, Maurice! I spent a week resting in the hospital, that's more than anyone else here. There are more important and necessary things that need to be done and it's not like resting will bring-" Her teeth clacked together audibly, breath slowly whistling between her teeth before rising as she suppressed another coughing fit.
Maurice flinched back like he'd been slapped. Slowly, carefully he rested his hand on Angela's back. Tears threatened to spill from his green eyes, but they were still filled with understanding and shared grief.
A quiet ping echoed from his side and his hand shot down, retrieving a battered PDA. Eyes tearing away from Angela to focus the alert he'd received.
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rollinouttahere-writes · 1 year ago
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I like to think in the insect AU everyone travels the seas in hive like ships what do you think?
The idea of the ships looking like hives is amazing, I love that. I feel like it would outwardly look like a hive, but internally it would be highly varied to accommodate all of the species on board.
Species list here
Luffy's room would be filled with dirt, sand, and gravel that he could burrow into and build a nest with.
Zoro's room is dark and damp with a large hollowed out log for him to sleep in. Not that he sleeps there much, the hive is confusing and he gets lost a lot :(
Nami's room is a desert habitat with an opening in the ceiling to let the sun in. She has a little garden that she gets nectar from.
Usopp's "room" mimics a forest and is on the outside of the ship. There are several trees where he can hang out and not be seen.
Sanji's room has a mesh ceiling for him to hang from during the molting process. The room is lively with lots of plants and is also quite warm and a little humid.
Chopper feels very at home being in a hive. His room double as the infirmary. The walls are made up of honey comb that he uses for storage.
Robin's room is probably the simplest. It's a regular room that is kept dark but is covered in cobwebs. There are some slits in the wall for air flow.
Franky's room mimics a rain forest with tons of plant life. It is very hot and humid in there.
Brook's room resembles a flat prairie with tall grass. There is a deep layer of dirt for him to burrow into. The room is large and doubles as something of an auditorium for him to play his music in.
Jinbei is in the bottom of the ship with a partially submerged room that has sea water flowing in and out of it all day. There are a lot of rocks and coral for him to hide out in when he wants to.
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simstorian-blog · 1 year ago
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Agave Abode
(CC List + Links)
World Map: Oasis Springs
Area: Bedford Strait
Lot Size:  20 x 15
(1-bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
Gallery ID: Simstorian-ish
Packs Used
Cats & Dogs
Eco Lifestyle
Get Famous
Growing Together
Horse Ranch
Island Living
Jungle Adventures
Laundry Day
Strangerville
Build Mode
Felixandre – Chateau Pt. 2 (Marble Floor)
Felixandre – London (Paneling)
Harrie – Kwatei Pt. 1
LittleDica – Eco Kitchen (Upcycled Tile)
Buy Mode
Anye – Neomy Pillow
BlueTeas – Sheer Curtains
CharlyPancakes – Miscellanea (Book Collection)
CharlyPancakes – Telly TV (Modern Frame)
ClutterCat – Dandy Diary Bathroom (Small Mirror)
Felixandre – Florence Pt. 3 (Blob Mirror)
Harlix – Harluxe (AC control, Bed Base, Side table Left + Right)
Harlix – Kichen (Glasses)
Harlix – Livin’ Rum (All Glasses, Book Stand, Tiny Objects Tray, Tray)
Harlix – Orjanic Pt. 2 (Bench w. Blankets, Curtains + Rod)
Harrie – Shop The Look 1 (Armchair)
KiwiSims4 – Blockhouse Dining (Mirror)
KiwiSims4 – Blockhouse Kitchen (Oranges)
KiwiSims4 – Tui Dining (Round Table)
Ledger Atelier – Mohan Living Pt. 2 (Leyden Fireplace)
Littledica – Sleek Slumber (Bed Backing Desk)
Madlen – Niels (Bottles 2)
Myshunosun – Daria Bedroom (Double Mattress)
Pierisim – David’s Apartment Pt. 1 | 2 | 3
Pierisim – Domaine Du Clos Pt. 4 (Board w Tomatoes)
Pierisim – MCM Pt. 1 (SimStudio Display)
Pierisim – MCM Pt. 2 (Concrete Vase, Plant)
Pierisim – MCM Pt. 3
Pierisim – MCM Pt. 4 (All Pasta Jars)
Pierisim – MCM Pt. 5
Pierisim – Tilable (Accent Shelves)
Pierisim – Winter Garden (Old Rug)
Pierisim – Woodland Pt. 1 (Rug)
Sooky88 – Leaning Framed Posters 4 Frames
Sundays – Kediri Pt. 1 (Throw Pillow Solids)
Sundays – Kuta Pt. 3 (Armchair)
Sundays – Mochi Pt. 2 (Wall Sconce)
Sundays – Nisaki Pt. 3 (Throw Pillow)
Sundays – Sumba Pt. 1 (Duvet, Pillow Set I & II, Throw Blanket)
Syboubou – Advent 2022 (Ceiling Lamp)
Townie Project – Moderno (Throw Pillow)
Tuds – Casa Caipira (Duct Stove, Wood Burning Stove)
Tuds – Cave (Panel Lights)
Tuds – Ind 02 (Wine Rack)
Tuds – Turn Living (Couch)
DO NOT REUPLOAD MY LOTS.
DO NOT CLAIM THEM AS YOUR OWN.
DO NOT PLACE BEHIND A PAYWALL.
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simslegacy5083 · 6 months ago
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NSB (Straud Legacy) Gen 9 Ep 71: Fear and Fire
The Story of a Family
Luigi had rarely been happier to get home than he was as he returned from the gym. He limped up the steps on his sore ankle, looking forward to dropping into bed with an ice pack, a nice mixed drink, and that sci-fi novel Noemi couldn’t stop raving about.
Seeing Noemi had been the only bright spot in this absolutely cursed day, and the universe had even had to go and try to ruin that! He couldn’t wait for today to be over – surely tomorrow would be better, it had to be!
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Entering the downstairs foyer the first thing he heard was Chubbs, meowing plaintively. Had he forgotten to feed her? Glancing up the steps Luigi did a double take. Smoke was pouring out from under the door of his bedroom, his cat standing nearby doing her best to alert someone to the problem.
Ignoring the pain Luigi bolted up the stairs, nearly falling headfirst into his room when his ankle buckled underneath him. Catching himself on the doorframe, he continued inside to find the table on which rested Papa Jack’s urn, and the candle from Beau he’d forgotten to extinguish, ablaze.
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Luigi’s heart jumped into his throat as she saw the flames engulfing Papa Jack’s remains. Without thinking he started to reach forward to grab the urn out of harm’s way but was stopped short by the intense heat radiating from the fire.
Instead, he ran back out to grab the fire extinguisher hanging in the hallway, planting his feet and venting his fear and frustration in a primal scream as he sprayed the foam in a wide arc across the blaze.
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Once the fire was extinguished Luigi was left with the charred remains of ruined furniture and his papa's urn, standing like a sentinel in the middle of it all. It looked OK, but he had no way of knowing if Papa Jack's connection to the physical world had remained intact. 
Luigi started to cry then, giant choking sobs that racked his entire body. He gasped out a plea to his papa, to the watcher, to anyone who could hear him to please let it be OK, to give him a sign. He didn't know how he'd live with himself if he’d destroyed his papa’s only link to the mortal realm.
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Suddenly he felt a pair of strong arms wrapped around him, heard Papa Jack whisper in his ear that he was here, everything was OK.
For a long while all he could do to return the hug as if his life depended on it, his Papa rubbing his back like he used to do when Luigi was a child. Big fat tears cascaded down his cheeks as he told Papa Jack that he was so sorry, so stupid, and promised never to let anything like that happen again.
When his tears were finally spent Jack invited him to sit down and tell him everything. Luigi offloaded his tale of woe and apologized again, thanking him for coming. Papa replied that honestly, he hadn’t gotten a choice! He’d intended to visit as soon as he could when he heard Luigi’s sobs, but he’d found himself physically pulled across the barrier separating the worlds, unceremoniously deposited in the hallway of the boarding house.
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After that Jack went downstairs himself to get his son that drink and the ice pack he needed more than ever after his terror fueled run.
Luigi downed his glass of nectar and strapped the pack to his burning ankle but decided not to risk falling asleep on his papa. Instead, using the wall for support, he hopped to the chess table just outside his door, settling in for a relaxing game while they chatted.
“I’ve been very proud of your recent accomplishments” Jack began. “Tell me the latest on your lovely ladies so I don’t offer you bad advice when this fine juice loosens my tongue later.” Luigi smiled, always happy to discuss his favorite sims.
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Luigi told Papa Jack all about his latest dates with Amaya and Noemi, not sure how much had come across in his nightly updates to the urn. 
Jack was quiet at first, lost in thought. Finally, he told his boy “I’d say you’re incredibly lucky and unlucky. Both your girls sound great, but you’re not going to be able to keep the two of them fully satisfied indefinitely. Sooner or later, you’ll need to make a choice”. 
Amaya was clearly a lot of fun, but it seemed to Jack that she and Luigi didn't "click" as well as he and Noemi. However, his responsibilities as a legacy heir meant he had to have a child. Was he prepared to do that on his own if he wanted to stay with Noemi and she refused to come out of "hiding"?
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Jack went on “You have time son, but your next birthday is closer than you might realize. I suggest you put some thought towards your future.”
Luigi frowned slightly as he processed his papa's advice. Being in college it sometimes felt like he was suspended in a bubble, not as "grown-up" as his cousins with their full-time jobs and "adult" responsibilities, but that wasn't true. Time marched on, and his university days would soon be over. 
He thanked his papa and pondered his next move on the board. Gazing contentedly at the ghost sitting across from him, he reflected that maybe it hadn't been that terrible of a day after all.
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ranchracoon · 7 months ago
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Ch. 15 Need
Donna made you walk first, in case Angie was still around downstairs. She was ashamed of how she behaved and the state of the workshop, the last thing she wanted was to be scolded by Angie for it. Not now at least. You looked over your shoulder at Donna who only stared back at you, the way her eyes looked through you made a chill run up your spine. Warmth rushed to your cheeks and you turned back around to watch where you were going before you ran straight into a wall. Once the two of you were in the kitchen, you turned around to face her, she tilted her head at you when you crossed your arms and furrowed your brows.
"Have you eaten at all today?" You asked.
Her silence was enough of an answer as her eye drifted away from meeting yours. You huffed and went to the hooks where the aprons hung, you could feel the familiar burning of her eyes on your back as you tied it on.
"I'm not hungry for food." She mumbled.
You decided to ignore her while you squatted down to take out some bowls and a cutting board but when you stood up Donna was right next to you. You nearly dropped the items from jumping out of your skin, you still couldn't fathom how someone could move so silently. She took the items from your hands and placed them back into the cabinet below the counter.
"Um, I need those." You pointed out.
"I told you. I'm not hungry." She replied.
"Donna, I'm not letting you go to bed without eating. That's not healthy. At least let me make you something."
"I promise I'll eat double tomorrow."
Donna stared at you again, you couldn't get over the endless night sky of one eye, and the blinding blizzard of the other. They both felt warm and welcoming and you wanted nothing more than to be soaked in their attention. She buried her face against your neck, her hot breath tickled across the back of it as she inhaled and exhaled your scent. You pressed your hands against her chest, pushing her away gently despite the fever that fluttered over your body.
"That's not how it works." You countered.
"Fine.." She sighed.
She removed her face and planted her hands firmly on your waist, she twisted you around against the counter. You sucked in a sharp breath as she lifted you onto the counter effortlessly, for someone the size of a stick she was shockingly strong. She opened the fridge to the side and examined the contents. She pulled out some fruit that you had prepared for breakfast earlier today but, obviously, never got to. She popped a few bits into her mouth and looked at you for approval, you crossed your arms then sighed and waved her hand to continue. After a few more bites you gave her the okay and she put the fruit back into the fridge, the look she gave you after was unreadable.
She approached you and spread your legs which flooded your core with burning want, it burned hotter when she got between them and started to kiss your neck. She hummed approvingly when you instinctually tilted your head to allow her more access.
"I think...no...I do love you too Y/N. I want to make you mine, so no one can take you away from me again." She whispered against your skin.
The words shook your entire body, you took a shaky breath while your hands wandered over her back, "are you sure about this Donna?" You asked quietly.
"Are you?" She replied after she paused her kissing,
"Yes."
Donna resumed her kissing, "then I'm sure."
Your heart skipped a beat, "make me yours." You breathed out.
Donna stopped kissing your neck and moved away from between your legs, a huff left your lips and Donna flashed you a knowing smirk. She took your hand with one hand and with the other untied your apron, letting it pool on the floor. You couldn't wait as you pressed a heated kiss to her lips with your arms tightly around her neck, she returned the kiss with her hands back on your hips. Your back hit the wall with enough force that a few spoons fell off their hooks, yet you never broke the kiss. The two of you fumbled out of the kitchen toward Donna's room, luckily Donna was very familiar and led the way, all the while your hands traveled to her coat.
As you entered her room you threw the coat off her shoulders, she kicked it off to the side to let the door slam shut. The only time the kiss broke was when Donna lifted and slammed you down onto the bed, it creaked and groaned loudly from the impact but you didn't care. You watched Donna remove her socks and suspenders, you took off your own and went to unbutton your pants but her hands stopped you.
"Allow me." She ordered.
You placed your hands at your sides as her fingers masterfully unbuttoned your pants and pulled them off to expose your legs to the frigid air. You hadn't noticed how cold it was until now as the searing heat from between your thighs was exposed. Donna crawled onto the bed and put her hand around your neck to pull you up to a sitting position. You moaned softly at the contact, her eye flashed a little when she heard you.
"Do you enjoy this?" She asked as her thumb stroked the side of your neck.
"Mhm." You answered.
"Noted." She growled lowly.
When you were upright she released your neck and leaned down to undo the top few buttons of your shirt then pull it up, you lifted your arms to make it easier for the fabric to be removed. You put your hands on the side of her face and pulled her into another kiss, you wanted a permanent indent of her lips against yours.
Her vest was the softest fabric you ever felt, the turtleneck underneath equally soft but a primal urge begged you to rip it off her. You doubted you could with how well her clothes were made. The buttons took little time and the vest slid off her body with ease, when you reached the hem of her waist high pants she stopped you again. She broke the kiss and took a deep breath, you watched her close her eyes and bow her head, you tilted your head to try and look at her face better. It was as if her confidence faded as quickly as it appeared.
"We'll go at your pace Donna. I love you regardless of how you look." You said encouragingly.
"I know..I just..I need a minute. You're the first person to fully see me."
When Donna was ready she removed her hands and took another breath, you slowed your movement almost painfully slow. She raised her arms to help the shirt come off easier, she knelt there on top of you in her bra and pants. The scar tissue from her arm coated the entire side of her face and shoulder, but the rest of her was nearly untouched. A perfectly carved statue made from marble, with a few freckles here and there; one of them just above her belly button between the ghost of abs. Your hands roamed her body until they stopped on the clasp of her bra, she reconnected your lips and reignited the confidence fire in you and herself.
At the same time your hands unclasped her bra, hers undid yours leaving both of you topless. She broke the kiss to overlook your breasts while you did the same, her breasts were no bigger than your hands and the hardened nipples curved upward. You took one in your mouth and she sighed loudly, your tongue swirled around the nipple and grazed your teeth over it teasingly. The other breast was given attention with your hand, rolling and pinching the nipple between your fingers. Donna breathed heavily but otherwise didn't make much noise, when you were content with one nipple, you switched to the other. The cold bud being warmed in your mouth while the other had goosebumps crawl over it after being exposed.
Donna took your face in her hands and pulled you away from her breasts only to stand up on the edge of the bed where your legs hung. She knelt down on the ground and yanked your core closer to her face, she hooked her fingers underneath the top of your underwear and pulled them off. You whimpered and tried to clench your legs close but she kept them open, she gave you a soft tsk before lifting your legs onto her shoulders. Your hands immediately went to your own breasts and started to fondle them. Donna's tongue licked up your slit and made you moan loudly. You arched your back to further push your core into her face needily, she tightened her grip on your thighs and gave you a nip on your left one.
"At my pace, remember?" She said teasingly with a bite of warning.
You groaned in frustration, you almost wanted to threaten her back with finishing yourself off but also desperately wanted to feel her. Wanted to feel her inside you, but also wanted to feel the inside of her. You wiggled your hips, a soft whine leaving your throat as you continued to fondle your breasts between your hands.
"Although, I do like this view very much."
"Donna..please" You whined.
"Only because you said please."
Her tongue found your lips again and she dragged it across the full length of your dripping cunt until she paused at your clit. She pulled it into her mouth and rolled it with her tongue, you unleashed a deep moan from your chest as she swirled it. It felt as though she knew you better than you knew yourself from how she flicked and sucked your clit while hitting every right spot. Her teeth grazed over the sensitive bud, you bucked your hips and yelped in surprise followed by a moan from how good it felt. Her tongue was replaced by her thumb as she continued to roll your clit with it and her tongue teased your entrance. She rolled her tongue around and slipped it inside you, she knew exactly what she was doing. You needed more.
She removed her tongue and hand, but before you could protest her mouth returned to your clit, her tongue making a wave motion against the vestibule. You groaned and arched your hips against her mouth, with your hips raised she put two fingers inside you. They reached deep inside you and when she curled them upward, you saw stars. Her tongue continued to attack your clit and stroke you up and down while her fingers worked in and out. You buried your head back into the pillow and moaned again, your fingers tangled into her hair, pressing her impossibly closer. Your hips rolled with her thrusts and each curl hit your spot that made your toes curl and your muscles tense. It had been a long time since you were touched by another person, let alone someone who made you feel so good.
Your hips slowed their roll and lifted up as the muscles in your legs and abdomen tightened. Her thrusts turned hard, her fingers professionally examining every inch inside you, she sucked on your hardened clit with a final graze of her teeth. Your body trembled, the muscles that had been tightening released and your hips froze in the air. The muscles in your abdomen released and sent a shockwave of pleasure over your body, your toes curled and your legs shook as your thighs tightened around her head. Donna lifted her head up, she kept her fingers inside you until your orgasm subsided and your hips slowly lowered back onto the bed. You moaned softly when she pulled out and looked at the fluid that coated her fingers, she smirked victoriously before licking them while making eye contact with you.
Something fluttered in your stomach as you watched her, she pushed aside some strand of hair that stuck to her forehead from the sweat. She lifted herself off the floor and towered over you once again to capture your lips against hers, you groaned into the kiss as you tasted yourself.
"My turn." You whispered against her lips.
You bucked your hips and threw her onto her back with you on top, she looked up at you with surprise that quickly changed to lust as you looked over her body once again. Her nipples were still hard and begging for attention again. You rewarmed them with your mouth, flicked the nubs with your tongue and covered them in your saliva before leaving a bite-size hickey on the side of one. Donna breathed heavily and sighed when you traveled down, she was silent and you didn't mind, her heavy breathing was enough motivation. You got to her pants and paused, you made eye contact with Donna who nodded her head in approval. In the swiftest motion you yanked her pants off from her legs, just like the rest of her body it was toned and she had moles littered over the pale skin. Each and every one got a kiss as you made your way up to between her legs where only a thin piece of cloth stood in your way. With your thumbs tucked underneath the sides, you pulled them down to reveal her to you fully nude. It took you a moment to admire her, she closed her legs in embarrassment but you pressed them open with your hands on her knees.
You knelt down on one knee in front of her and lifted one leg over your shoulder, she was soaking wet and begging for attention. You ran your tongue along her slit slowly, savoring her taste and the way her breathing hitched and stopped before resuming. It was faster than before and you smirked as you parted her lips and buried your tongue inside her. Her thighs tried to shut on your head but you firmly held them open by wrapping your arms underneath them. Her clit was swollen against your tongue, you rolled it around, swished it from side to side, and sucked it until her hips shuddered.
Your head bobbed up and down with your tongue, adding force and friction behind each lick and pressing against her vestibule. One arm unlatched from Donna's thigh and you covered your fingers with the mixture of her fluid and your saliva. You started with one finger inside her, she was easy to slip into with no resistance, her breathing quickened. After a moment of waiting you began to thrust your finger in and out of her, she remained silent but her hips lifted and lowered with your finger. When you slid another finger in she gasped softly and sighed heavily, her hands took fistfuls of the comforter as her hips lifted up. Another smirk crossed your face as your tongue continued to flick her clit in continuous motion, her hips continued to rise and your fingers curled up slightly and pressed up into her walls.
Donna's breath hitched again and her breathing sputtered as it became more difficult for her to control her breath. You knew she was close and further pushed yourself into her, your thrusts got faster and harder. Her walls tightened around your fingers and you couldn't hold back her legs as they clamped around your head and her entire body shuddered. Her hips rocked up and down, you felt every quiver of her muscles until they relaxed. Donna laid there breathing heavily, you smiled at the way her chest rose and fell and the way she arched her head when your fingers pulled out. She sat up on her elbows as you leaned in to kiss her, she grabbed you forcefully and pulled you on top of her, deepening the kiss.
She shifted on the bed, her head now comfortably on a pillow, somehow managed to pull the comforter out from under her and covered you up. Still you laid on top of her with your head against her chest, you listened to her heart beat slow down to a steady thump thump....thump thump..thump thump. It was soothing and soon enough it grew harder and harder to keep your eyes open, but your hand rested on her shoulder and absentmindedly traced the scars. The sweat made your bodies sticky but you didn't mind, you wanted to stay here forever; feel her skin against yours, her hands rub circles over your back, and listen to her breathing beneath you. You had everything you wanted at that moment.  
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