#Emma stone 💖💖💖

[johnisonlysleeping]

If the only thing you have to say about poor things is that it’s the “born yesterday trope” I have no respect or time for you because you didn’t even watch it or at least went into it with bad faith.

[legendary-69420]

Broadway’s Brightest Star 1 : From Tracks to Theatre

Chapter 11 : Part 1

(Racing Hearts : VOLUME 3 )

racing hearts

It was an ordinary Tuesday morning when Charles, lounging on his couch, began aimlessly scrolling through Instagram. He wasn’t looking for anything specific—just killing time before the day’s responsibilities kicked in. That was until a familiar name caught his eye on a reposted story from none other than Mark Spencer.

His thumb froze mid-swipe. The story displayed a vibrant trailer with elegant gold lettering over lush jazz music:

"La La Land comes to Broadway, starring none other than @Mark_Spencer as Sebastian!"

Charles blinked. Mark Spencer? HIS Mark Spencer? When had this happened?

The clip played automatically, showcasing Mark in full Sebastian mode—dressed sharply, spinning on a lamp post, jazz piano music in the background and Mark with an effortless charm. The captions provided all the details: show locations, dates, and a prompt to book tickets. Gigi Meloni (A famous model) had been cast as Mia, and the chemistry between her and Mark looked flawless even in these brief snippets. The polished teaser ended with Mark’s smile lighting up the screen, and Charles felt something twist in his chest.

He couldn’t stop himself from diving deeper. A quick search led him to the official Broadway account. There, a post highlighted Mark’s involvement:

"We wanted someone perfect—someone with both theatrical experience and the passion to embody Sebastian. After seeing Mark’s performance in the 'Barbie' movie and in 'All of Us Strangers', it was clear: he was our Seb," the owner of the production stated. The director added, "Funny story: Mark’s audition featured him singing parts of Mia’s solo as a joke. Classic Mark." Ryan Gosling himself had chimed in with his approval: "Mark is literally the perfect choice. Couldn’t be happier to see him bring Seb to life." Emma Stone added: "Can’t wait to watch his performances—he’s going to be phenomenal."

Charles scrolled to the comments section, which was already exploding with reactions.

@MarkFan69: "Mark 6 months ago: La La Land is my favorite movie. Mark now: Starring in La La Land Broadway. Talk about growth! ✨🔥"

@F1_Fangirl: "WHAT THE HELL!!!!! MARK AS SEB IS SO PERFECT 🥵"

@MarkandCharles4ever: "The Seb we didn’t know we needed 😭💖"

@Charkshipper : "Mark Spencer continues to be the main character of our lives.😆"

@F1Gossip_Guru : "Mark Spencer is Sebastian? My heart can’t take this. 💓💞"

@Markismybf : "Mark and Gigi have SO much chemistry. I hate how perfect they look together.😍"

@MarkSpencersfuturewife : "Okay, but who else is still rooting for Mark and Charles to duet after seeing this news?!🤩😗"*

Even the drivers couldn’t resist joining in.

@Lando_Norris: "So THIS is why you ghosted me for two weeks. Makes sense now."

@Carlos_Sainz "Looks like I’ll be booking tickets for opening night! Proud of you, hermano."

@Lewis_Hamilton: "Wow. Can’t wait to see this. You’re a star, Mark."

Charles stared at the post for far too long. His surprise was quickly giving way to jealousy. The realization that Mark would now have an onstage love interest—a gorgeous, talented model, no less—set his thoughts spiraling.

Charles’ Reaction :

Setting his phone down thinking, Charles muttered under his breath, "No shit, Sherlock." His mind raced. When had Mark found time for this? Between races, promotional events, and whatever else Mark was doing, he’d somehow landed the lead in a major Broadway production? And not just any production—it was La La Land.

Mark’s love for the film was no secret. He’d gushed about it on more than one occasion, calling it “the perfect blend of heartache and hope”. But Charles hadn’t realized the depth of that passion. And now… Mark was Sebastian, pouring himself into the role, creating onscreen chemistry with someone else.

Charles swallowed hard, scrolling back to the trailer. The scenes between Mark and the model were captivating—dances under the stars, moments of raw emotion. It was acting, sure, but it was good acting. Too good.

He let out a small huff and tried to brush off the irrational pang in his chest. You’re being ridiculous, he told himself. It’s just a role. Mark’s a professional. This doesn’t mean anything.

But deep down, he couldn’t ignore the sinking feeling that Mark’s newfound Broadway stardom would add another layer of distance between them.

And yet, at the same time, Charles couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of pride. Mark had done it again—proved his limitless talent to the world.

As Charles set his phone aside, he muttered a final thought to himself.

Looks like I’ll be booking tickets to Broadway.

(Dividers by @omi-resources)

[vojtek-wercia]

💙 Natalie Portman (1) VS Emma Stone (2) VS Margot Robbie (3) VS Kaley Cuoco (4) 💜

[My choice = Kaley Cuoco 4💖]

[zepskies]

Hey! Just wondering if you could suggest some romantic/rom-com movies💖

Have a great day❤️🌼

Oh my goodness, I certainly can!! Thank you, bby! 💖💖

10 of my favorite romantic comedies:

(In no particular order.)

1. 10 Things I Hate About You

An absolute perfect movie. Dialogue, casting, story, romance, Heath Ledger, Shakespeare references, what more could a literary inclined girl want?

2. A Cinderella Story

Another gift from the early 2000s. Is it cheesy? Sometimes. Is it adorable? Absolutely.

3. He's Just Not That Into You

Hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, ensemble cast, but the endings for each couple are undoubtedly satisfying. Plus, my favorite rewind moment of all time:

4. Crazy, Stupid Love

Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Steve Carrell, Josh Groban cameo. Need I say more? (But it will also unexpectedly grip your heart with profound, tender moments.)

5. While You Were Sleeping

One of my favorite Sandra Bullock rom coms, of which there are many. (Honorary mentions: The Proposal, Practical Magic, Two Weeks Notice, and Miss Congeniality, though it's not really a rom com is one of my favorite movies in existence.)

6. You've Got Mail

A classic of classics in rom com history. Meg Ryan at her best, Tom Hanks at his. She's a small, independent bookstore owner. He's essentially Barnes & Noble, coming in to disrupt New York with corporate America.

7. Mrs. Winterbourne

A forgotten '90s Brendan Fraser must-see movie. He's the "rich playboy" type, she's scrappy and resourceful, pregnant by her deadbeat ex-boyfriend, and pretending to be the widow of Fraser's twin brother, who recently died in a train accident.

8. Crazy Rich Asians

Based on a book, top-tier casting, bad ass mother-in-law, bad ass heroine, a classy, handsome, Good Man™️ hero? Sign me TF up.

9. 13 Going on 30

Easily Jennifer Garner's best movie, but also Mark freakin' Ruffalo. They're adorable together, and this one's a classic in its own right, full of heart, back-stabbing bitches, and 80s music references.

10. My Big Fat Greek Wedding

It's one of the best, folks. Also one of the most quotable movies in movie history lol. As a kid, I remember really identifying with Toula, who feels too plain, too big, too "frump girl."

But Ian never saw her that way. He genuinely laughs at her jokes. He's patient with her and sees her beauty, inside and out. He also deals with a lot of crap from her family in order to be with her, with all the grace and gentlemanly poise a guy could have.

And Toula learns to love herself, fall in love for the first time, and challenges every expectation of her family to do so.

I have many, many more, but these are just a few of my favorites. What's yours?

Don't see it on this list? Drop it in the comments! 💋

[battyaboutbooksreviews]

💖 Sapphic Books Coming Out September 2024

🩷 It's Sapphic September!! There's something especially sweet about a sapphic romance. Here are only a few of the amazing sapphic books hitting shelves in September 2024.

💖 Which ones are you adding to your TBR?

Contemporary 💖 The View from the Top - Rachel Lacey 💖 The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean - Ann Rose 💖 I'll Get Back to You - Becca Grischow 💖 Back to Belfast - Emma L McGeown 💖 The Lovers - Rebekah Faubion 💖 Perfect - Kris Bryant 💖 Rabbit & Juliet - Rebecca Stafford 💖 Saving Graces - Ruby Landers 💖 All Daughters Are Awesome Everywhere - DeMisty D. Bellinger 💖 Superficial - Diane Billas 💖 Wild Wales - Patricia Evans Cox 💖 The Dating Countdown - N.G. Peltier 💖 Exposure - Nicole Disney & Kimberly Cooper Griffin 💖 Royal Expectations - Jenny Frame 💖 Fire Fall - JD Glass 💖 Love and Sportsball - Meka James

Paranormal/Horror 💖 The Hunter's Gambit - Ciel Pierlot 💖 We Came to Welcome You - Vincent Tirado 💖 Lucy Undying - Kiersten White 💖 How to Survive a Horror Movie - Scarlett Dunmore 💖 To the Bone - Alena Bruzas 💖 The Beauty of Us - Farzana Doctor 💖 Old Wounds - Logan-Ashley Kisner 💖 Touch of Death - Taylor Munsell This World Is Not Yours - Kemi Ashing-Giwa

Fantasy 💖 The Gods Below - Andrea Stewart 💖 Shadow Rider - Gina L. Dartt 💖 A Dark and Drowning Tide - Allison Saft 💖 The Cottage Around the Corner - D.L. Soria 💖 Night Owls - A.R. Vishny 💖 Spells to Forget Us - Aislinn Brophy 💖 This Will Be Fun - E.B. Asher 💖 The Tapestry of Time - Kate Heartfield 💖 Hunt of Her Own - Elena Abbott 💖 Pathways: Chronicles of Tuvana - Elaine Tipping 💖 Faeries Never Lie: Tales to Revel In - Various

Historical 💖 The Duke's Sister and I - Emma-Claire Sunday 💖 The Butcher's Daughter - Corinne Leigh Clark & David Demchuk

Mystery/Thriller 💖 Everything Glittered - Robin Talley 💖 The Breakdown - Ronica Black 💖 Jones - Gerri Hill 💖 Stone Cold Secrets - Nance Newman

Sci-Fi 💖 Countess - Suzan Palumbo 💖 Tribute - L.M. Rose 💖 In the Shadow of the Ship - Aliette de Bodard 💖 Rumor Has It - Cat Rambo

[tsaritsa]

ana my beloved my heart my love!!! in your most recent writing, what has been your favourite scene/line/dialogue you've written? (or all three 👁️👁️) also do u have any aes/moodboards for ur hp fic?? i cannot wait to devour this fic when it releases 💖

oh emma u know how to ask the most bestest of questions.

Malfoy is chatty when he is as high as a kite. She learns a lot. He tells her about Malfoy Manor, the ghosts that linger in the stone foundations, the way the grass never really grows under the grove of willow trees by the adjacent lake. The first time he remembers seeing magic. The first time he created magic: just a few sparks in protest when Narcissa had given him an outfit that was apparently a crime to fashion. The fashion sense of a four-year old, he admits, curling his body towards her on the floor, starlight hair falling into his eyes like meteors. He tells her about the worst of it too. The way his father would tremble with rage, the whispers of the portraits following him in sixth year whenever he dared to return. How the nightmares began to follow him home, culminating in an oil slick of a tattoo embedding itself into his being. Hermione’s fingers hover over the ink, curiosity and revulsion warring it out plainly on her face. Did it hurt? Yes.

this piece had been a tadpole in my brain for the last year or so and although i didn't intend for the space metaphors and similes to be so overt, when they flow into the prose like this i know i've made the right choice for themes and general ~aesthetic. i want the scenes where they're high off their faces to be so gossamer and blurry (vasalined to fuck as @dairogo and i were laughing about a few nights ago!) there's such a tragedy and horror to space: it is a gaping maw, we know so very little, and yet there is beauty in the most destructive of the physics we know of. black holes? objectively terrifying. but so fucking gorgeous at the same time.

this fic very much has that dark academia feel to it, although there is this underbelly which is rooted in a bit more southern gothic than british gothic alone. ethel cain and her work is def playing a part to how themes are developing in the story, as well as how i want that story to be told. this book i'm reading about the cannibal mermaids has a similar kind of slant in a way: the horror is already there. it's up to u to decide to look into the abyss.

[swiiftiiee]

la la land is arguably the best movie of all time. literally nothing tops this. emma stone and ryan gosling is the best on-screen couple of all time. 🦋💖💋

I know it’s late…

[drclaudiosaracinodcsworld]

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3 "Après des années de souffrance, j'ai enfin trouvé un soulagement aux douleurs menstruelles grâce à l'hypnose. Je ne peux que la recommander à toutes les femmes qui sont aux prises avec ce problème." -Meghan Markle

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[pixieliciousnippletassles]

Oooh, this is a fun one where I immediately found a bunch of gifs then got distracted!

Here they are, thanks for tagging me @thusspoketrish!

I would honestly die of excitement if anyone wants to know what they're from and/or talk to me about the lesser-known films. Aaaand am tagging @pineau-noir (you stack my dash 💖), @lilbeanz (you're back!), @sheiswrappedinrainbows (first&best mutual!), @andwhatexcellentboiledpotatoes (girl I know you love gosling), and @sweet-s0rr0w (what might I learn is a film-related influence?) and anyone!

The stats (that nobody asked for): 4 black and white films, 4 romcoms, a cult comedy (which is in my opinion the finest tragedy of the 20th century) and a modern noir, 2 starring Jack Lemmon, likewise a double unapologetic Emma Stone moment, and a wide sprinkling of talking to people who aren't there.

Top 10 Favourite Movies in GIFs

Thank you for the tag @ghostofnoir and @dryrsheet! This was fun! Tagging @youknowyoudid, @xxspideyrebellexx @pixieliciousnippletassles, @artmistersealy, @lizziedrip, @edieblakee, andddd anyone else! Please feel free to join in! Sorry if you've already been tagged for this game, whoops!

[monzabee]

https://www.tumblr.com/monzabee/719288562386927616/httpswwwtumblrcommonzabee718869613577961472

I’m glad you’re doing good bestie, andd yes I did enjoy also my mum says thank you for the wishes 💜💖!! I can understand the anxious waiting but bestie you’re super smart and and im sure you’re results are going to be amazing🌟!!

Alsoo your new Charles fic was soo good !! The part where Arthur was caught between their fight was so funny and the angst was so well written like it’s a very valid thing so it makes it feel real ykwim ? And the ending was so sweet!! Your talent is just top tier 💖💖🌟

That’s so true fans need to learn to respect people’s boundaries 😭 I love the original cast so much they all were so lovely and fit the roles so perfectly !! I’m so happy it’s on Disney+ so that I can watch it anytime 😂💜

Agreed I felt the Yuki penalty was a bit severe and I hope lando gets his podium this season ! Alsoo wait xavi is going to be fired ? Hopefully the new person will be better for Charles 🤞

Also did you see Taylor revealed the speak now tv vault tracks all the names seem so interesting and I can’t wait to hear them 💜

-💖

well thank you for your kind kind words, bestie, i guess we'll have to wait until july to see if my brain was braining when i did my exams🤭💜 and thank you so much for your kind words about the charles fic, too!😭 i'm glad you liked it, it was fun for me to write but i just wanted to add some fun to it because otherwise it would have been too angsty🤭

i hope they get better with time, honestly🙁 I KNOW, lin's best idea ever was to sell the original cast recording to disney+, god bless him for doing that🤩🩷

i saw some photos of yuki after the race and he looked so sad, poor guy!! and lando def deserves a podium this season, i hope mclaren can also pull a mercedes and fix up their car✌️ i read somewhere that xavi is fired, so hopefully? i really hope the new engineer will be a better fit for charles because he needs a positive this season👀🫶

i did! and there is a song called when emma falls in love and if it's about emma stone and andrew garfield i'm crying myself to death🫡 also collaborations with the fallout boy and hayley williams?? yes please!!💜💜

[battyaboutbooksreviews]

💖 Sapphic Books Coming Out September 2024

🩷 It's Sapphic September!! There's something especially sweet about a sapphic romance. Here are only a few of the amazing sapphic books hitting shelves in September 2024.

💖 Which ones are you adding to your TBR?

Contemporary 💖 The View from the Top - Rachel Lacey 💖 The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean - Ann Rose 💖 I'll Get Back to You - Becca Grischow 💖 Back to Belfast - Emma L McGeown 💖 The Lovers - Rebekah Faubion 💖 Perfect - Kris Bryant 💖 Rabbit & Juliet - Rebecca Stafford 💖 Saving Graces - Ruby Landers 💖 All Daughters Are Awesome Everywhere - DeMisty D. Bellinger 💖 Superficial - Diane Billas 💖 Wild Wales - Patricia Evans Cox 💖 The Dating Countdown - N.G. Peltier 💖 Exposure - Nicole Disney & Kimberly Cooper Griffin 💖 Royal Expectations - Jenny Frame 💖 Fire Fall - JD Glass 💖 Love and Sportsball - Meka James

Paranormal/Horror 💖 The Hunter's Gambit - Ciel Pierlot 💖 We Came to Welcome You - Vincent Tirado 💖 Lucy Undying - Kiersten White 💖 How to Survive a Horror Movie - Scarlett Dunmore 💖 To the Bone - Alena Bruzas 💖 The Beauty of Us - Farzana Doctor 💖 Old Wounds - Logan-Ashley Kisner 💖 Touch of Death - Taylor Munsell This World Is Not Yours - Kemi Ashing-Giwa

Fantasy 💖 The Gods Below - Andrea Stewart 💖 Shadow Rider - Gina L. Dartt 💖 A Dark and Drowning Tide - Allison Saft 💖 The Cottage Around the Corner - D.L. Soria 💖 Night Owls - A.R. Vishny 💖 Spells to Forget Us - Aislinn Brophy 💖 This Will Be Fun - E.B. Asher 💖 The Tapestry of Time - Kate Heartfield 💖 Hunt of Her Own - Elena Abbott 💖 Pathways: Chronicles of Tuvana - Elaine Tipping 💖 Faeries Never Lie: Tales to Revel In - Various

Historical 💖 The Duke's Sister and I - Emma-Claire Sunday 💖 The Butcher's Daughter - Corinne Leigh Clark & David Demchuk

Mystery/Thriller 💖 Everything Glittered - Robin Talley 💖 The Breakdown - Ronica Black 💖 Jones - Gerri Hill 💖 Stone Cold Secrets - Nance Newman

Sci-Fi 💖 Countess - Suzan Palumbo 💖 Tribute - L.M. Rose 💖 In the Shadow of the Ship - Aliette de Bodard 💖 Rumor Has It - Cat Rambo

[sxlver-sweet]

I’m sorry but I’m in love with your writing😭❤️ it’s so good!!! I absolutely loved your plushie story with the Tokyo revenger boys🤩. Is it alright if I request more boys with that same idea? I’d love to see you write for Mikey, Hakkai, and and I can’t pick between Sanzu and Izana so which ever your more comfortable with writing you can pick the third between those two😁 if you don’t wish to I will completely understand!! I hope your doing well and I thank you for writing such amazing stories💖❤️

— IT REMINDED ME OF YOU // PT. 2

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ROSTER . . . manjiro sano, hakkai shiba, izana kurokawa

SYNOPSIS . . . they receive a plushie for the first time ; pt. 2

CONTAINS . . . swearing

NOTE . . . OMG THANK YOU SM <3 you’re such a doll. im still trying to figure out both toman!sanzu’s and izana’s characters when it comes to those close to them, so i’m sO sorry if izana’s part is out of character (it most likely is). i hope you like the rest of it, though!!

you sit perched on the second stone step of the shrine, toes tapping enthusiastically and humming a simple, little harmony that’s all but swept up by the distant growl of departing motorcycles. you’ve been waiting anxiously for toman’s meeting to be adjourned so that you can finally have MIKEY’s undivided attention. your backpack is sandwiched between your arms and your chest, concealing the gift you’d spontaneously purchased for your boyfriend a few hours ago. you’d meant to give it to him earlier, but draken had materialized out of thin fucking air at the most ill-timed moment, seizing your boyfriend and chastising him for lounging around when toman's meeting was about to begin. so, rather than sulk about it, you'd quietly resigned yourself to waiting among the shadows for the duration of the meeting, toeing at the gravel and listening to the new recruit mikey had scouted a couple days prior face their formal induction into the gang.

now, you watch as mikey bids draken farewell, and the last bike rumbles its way out of the parking lot. a comfortable silence fills the air, interrupted only by the crunch of gravel and mikey’s footsteps as he makes his way back to you. his bearing is easy and equable, his pace unhurried. his uniform jacket is slung over his shoulders, left to swish and rustle in the same breeze that slithers through the hem of your dress and causes goosebumps to arise over the expanse of your skin.

“thanks for waiting,” mikey’s eyes flutter closed with a grateful yet concerned smile. “but, you really didn’t have to, honey. it’s pretty chilly out here, and all you’re wearing is that dress.”

“oh, no!” you shake your head. “i’m…” your voice trails off when mikey shrugs off his jacket and whips it over your head, allowing it to flutter gently over your shoulders. the heavy fabric provides a suitable barrier against the wind, and you smile at the faint scent of his cologne that embraces you. “thanks, mikey--oh! right! i have something for you!”

“do you like it?” you ask. you reach out to poke his thigh. “you both have super strong legs, so i thought it was perfect.”

“thanks, (reader)!” mikey’s eyes are curved into amused crescents as he takes the plushie into his hands. when his laughter fizzles away, his eyes flutter open, now half-lidded with contentment and a more serene expression of gratitude. “i’ll treasure it.”

“thanks, (reader)!” mikey’s eyes are curved into amused crescents as he takes the plushie into his hands. when his laughter fizzles away, his eyes flutter open, now half-lidded with contentment and a more serene expression of gratitude. “i’ll treasure it.”

the next day, while visiting the sano family’s dojo to donate some extra equipment you’d found lying around, you’re abruptly seized by emma. her eyes are narrowed into accusatory slits, but there’s a sly smile curving her lips that you don’t quite understand.

“what did you do to mikey?” even as she speaks, there’s a lilt of amusement pitching her tone. when all you do is blink at her, clearly oblivious, she proceeds to explain, “i’m talking about that kangaroo plushie you got him. he cleared off a space on his dresser for it, and when i tried to pick it up, he spazzed.” when a glowing smile slowly crosses your lips, she leans forward with an open laugh, eyes crinkling mischievously and hand squeezing your arm. “i think he even kissed it good morning.”

your heart thrums enthusiastically in your chest. well, he did say he was going to treasure it, you suppose.

you nudge HAKKAI’s bedroom door shut with the heel of your foot and slowly shuffle your way forward, vision obscured by synthetic fur and arms squishing the plush body of your present against your chest. you have to actively stay leaned back in order to keep the tail from dragging across the floor. about an hour ago, you’d taken a trip to the mall on a hunt for a suitable thank-you present for your boyfriend. you’d just passed your exams with a grade high enough to appease your parents, something that wouldn’t have been possible without hakkai attentively supplying you with food, quizzing you whenever you needed him to, and pulling more than one all-nighter with you in preparation. you didn’t know how to verbally express exactly how much you appreciate his help, so you decided to try to convey it with a gift.

hakkai is sitting on the edge of his bed, eyes closed dutifully as he waits for your permission to open them. he chuckles at the sound of your strained huffing and puffing. “are you okay?” he raises a brow. “you need help?”

“no, i got it!” you insist, plopping it down with a dull thud in front of him. you heave a sigh of relief and lean back, wincing at the ache in your lower back that you’d acquired from hauling the cumbersome present into the house and maneuvering it around the furniture. “you can look!”

hakkai obeys, only for him to freeze as soon as he notices the gift you’d brought him. a boxer dog plushie towers in front of him, five feet tall and complete with a vermillion collar and royal blue fur speckled with indigo. at first, all hakkai does is stare at it, eyes round and turbulent with undulating waves of emotion as the gears in his brain rotate on overdrive to process that you really carried this big-ass plushie all the way here to give to him. now, it’s currently sitting in his room. it’s five feet tall. it’s looking at him. it’s his. you bought it for him.

“holy shit,” he whispers.

you watch, pleased, as the shock finally ebbs from his features, leaving his eyes to shimmer with glee and his lips to pucker into a baffled "o." he’s never been one for gift-giving, nor has he ever really been on the receiving end of presents from anyone but yuzuha and mitsuya. so now, seeing you standing proudly--yet noticeably out of breath--next to this oversized plushie... he feels flustered, like his brain short-circuited from trying to figure out how to respond. but, while he may not know how to properly thank you or even how one should react in this situation, one thing he does know is that he loves it. so, the least he can do is express that.

“thanks, babe,” the smile that plays on his lips is wide and earnest, eyes glowing with admiration for your efforts. when he picks up the stuffed animal to weigh it in his hands, his body twitches with a sudden snort of laughter at the thought of you dragging it around with zero assistance. “you carried this here by yourself?” he grins at you.

“well, of course!” you plant your hands on your hips, chin lifted in satisfaction. “i’m not that weak, you know.”

“yes, but it’s hot outside.” he reminds you.

“so?” you shrug. “i wanted to get you a thank-you gift for helping me with my exams.” you beam up at him. “i couldn’t have scored that high without you. so, thank you, hakkai.”

he’s quiet for a moment, but this time, it isn’t because he doesn’t know what to say. it’s because his throat is beginning to knot up, and he fears that if he speaks before he can regain control of his emotions, he may tear up. up until a couple years ago, cowardice and helplessness had been running rampant in his life, derailing his self-confidence and reducing him to a sniveling weakling that cowered pathetically behind his sister for years, allowing poor yuzuha to endure beatings meant for him and shivering in the darkness of taiju’s shadow. so, hearing someone thank him for anything has always left a bitter taste in his mouth.

early on in your relationship, he revealed to you his failures and shortcomings, whole-heartedly expecting you to be disappointed in him and regard him with disgust. however, you'd accepted it all in stride. you continued to gaze upon him as if he hung the stars in the sky--all sparkly-eyed and adoring as you reassured him that there isn't a human in history who's exhibited nothing but strength. you'd looked at him with such... such fondness that it made his lungs constrict painfully.

he'd almost felt guilty then. he knew that he didn't deserve someone so brilliant in his life, nor did you deserve to shoulder the burden of being in a relationship with someone as emotionally vulnerable and mentally weak as he was. still, you stayed; and, since you decided to remain a steadfast part of his life, he did everything in his power to ensure that he did things right this time around, landing him where he is now. it was because of you that he resolved to protect those he cherishes, and it was because of you that he succeeded.

hakkai steps forward, drawing you into an unhurried embrace. “no, i’m serious.” his voice is low, mellow. “thank you.”

“for what?” you mumble into his chest.

“for being here.”

you don’t know why you thought this was a good idea.

IZANA has never been one to indulge in the more “trivial” enjoyments of life, like going on hikes or celebrating birthdays or even shopping for the holidays. you don’t think he’s ever even held a plushie for more than ten seconds--let alone owned one. you just wish that you’d had this moment of clarity before you’d impulsively purchased a stuffed animal and showed up at izana’s home unannounced. now, you feel like withering beneath the intensity of his gaze as you stand before him with the paper bag concealed behind your back.

he’s going to hate it. he’s going to hate it. you inhale deeply, preparing yourself for the worst possible outcome. you offer an awkward smile and tilt your head in a slight, apologetic bow. “sorry, i didn’t really think this through,” you explain with a forced laugh, “i just thought that it reminded me of you, so i grabbed it.”

“yes, darling, you already said that…” izana’s gaze doesn’t falter and remains locked expectantly on your face. upon noticing that his stance is relaxed and his usually blank eyes are shining with undisguised interest, you expel a silent sigh of relief. he doesn’t seem to be bothered by the intrusion, thank goodness. even so, you know that he highly values his time and considers it to be precious, which means that you can’t keep stalling. “so, can i see it?” he presses.

“uh, yeah, here.” swallowing your hesitation, you extend your hand toward him, the bag swinging idly from your fist. his violet eyes finally stray from yours when he moves to accept the bag and reach inside. you can tell when his hand closes around the soft body because he freezes momentarily, a small hum of curiosity vibrating in his throat as he fishes out the contents.

clutched in his hand is a siamese cat plushie. its eyes are a shade of purple that matches almost perfectly with your boyfriend’s, and they’re half-lidded in a cunning, scheming expression that reminds you of his personality. at first, all izana doesn't move, his eyes unreadable. “a toy?” oh, man, he really does hate it. your eyes briefly flutter closed in defeat. you’re about to tell him that he doesn’t have to keep it when izana suddenly speaks up, audibly perplexed as he flips the plushie over in his hands. “is there a pocket in it? what am i supposed to do with it? does it serve some kind of purpose?”

“huh?” your eyes flick back to him. “hey, ‘zana, have you never had one before?” when he responds with a shake of his head, you take a step closer and slide your hands over his, fingertips gliding along his slender, nimble fingers and acknowledging the familiar coldness of his skin. “they don’t really do anything. they’re just really soft. here, squeeze.” you close your hands, consequently causing his hands to squeeze around the plush body. when they do so, izana’s lips part the slightest fraction in an expression of surprise as the pliant body folds beneath his touch. “soft, right?” you question. he nods, and his fingers voluntarily constrict under yours, squeezing the body again.

“never had one before.” when you search izana’s expression again, you notice embers of fascination sparking in his eyes. “this is mine?” upon hearing you hum cheerfully in confirmation, a small, quiet laugh huffs from his lips, and his stare softens into a half-lidded gaze. you smile. he may not be as enthusiastic or as lively as usual, but you can tell he still appreciates it.

it’s true, he does appreciate it. but, what you don’t know is that his laugh had actually arisen from a sense of disbelief--disbelief that someone went out of their way to select something they believed resembled him, disbelief that out of all things, this is new territory for him, and disbelief that such a simple, little gift is able to stir up a hazy warmth within him that’s so foreign and unfamiliar that, for a moment, he genuinely doesn’t know what to do.

it’s a small gesture, he knows that. even so, not only is this cat plushie the first gift he’s received from you, it’s also the first gift he’s received that isn’t endowed with material wealth nor has been offered to him as a flamboyant peace offering. rather, it makes him feel loved, wanted, like he matters to someone without needing a good reason for them to enjoy his presence. as addicting as the feeling may be, it’s still a bit unnerving. all of this is just so... new. so, all he does is stare at it, posture stiff, slender neck inclined in wonder, and eyes swirling with an array of emotions while his tongue sits heavy in his mouth, cumbersome and useless, as he tries to piece together some kind of thank you. if nothing else, he at least wants to reach out and touch you; but, for some reason, his body just won’t cooperate.

halfway across the room, his ringtone blares, snagging his attention and snapping him back to reality. “that’s kakucho’s.” izana notes aloud. he returns his attention to the plushie, a shadow of confliction crossing his face. after about five seconds of him not making a move to answer the phone, you start to lift your hands, lips parting in an offer to hold his present while he takes the call. but, before you can, izana quickly nestles the plushie under his neck, chin tilted down to pin the squishy head to the hollow of his throat.

“uh, izana?” you quirk a perplexed brow. “what…”

he doesn’t speak as he zips up his black jacket, enclosing both the bodies of him and the plushie. the head of the siamese pokes out from the top of his collar, settled in the delicate curve where izana’s jaw meets his neck. you have to actively choke back a laugh at how ridiculous he looks with that obscure expression, the oddly feline-shaped bulge in his jacket, and the purple-eyed siamese head propped beneath his chin. he doesn’t seem bothered by it in the least as he, hands now free, makes his way toward the phone to find out what kakucho is calling for.

once he disconnects the call, you expect him to remove the plushie and set it aside, so you’re pleasantly surprised when he makes no move to unzip his jacket. he walks around with it zipped against him for the next few hours, nonchalantly completing tasks and lounging around with the siamese toy squished under his chin. interesting, you acknowledge. but, you decide to refrain from questioning him.

it isn’t until you’re sitting at the kitchen table flipping through a magazine that you sense izana’s presence hovering silently behind you. before you can say anything, he leans forward, planting his hands on the back of your chair for leverage. you hum, puzzled, when you feel the button nose of the siamese plushie wedged against the back of your head. so, he still has it zipped up. you tilt your head back to glance at him, only to freeze when you’re greeted by a quick press of izana’s lips to the crown of your head. his platinum locks tumble across his forehead in a glossy curtain, shrouding his eyes in an arcane shadow and matching the idle swaying of his trademark hanafuda earrings as he bows over you. you tip your head in an attempt to peek at his eyes.

“izana?” you prod quietly. “everything okay?”

“thanks.” he murmurs. when he doesn’t continue, you smile softly, knowingly.

“you’re welcome.”

[drclaudiosaracinodcsworld]

DOLORI MESTRUALI vs IPNOSI? Ipnosi DCS unica al mondo

Risveglia il potere dell'ipnosi vera e professionale per dire addio ai dolori mestruali! 🌀💖

Se sei stanca di soffrire ogni mese e vuoi trovare un sollievo naturale e duraturo, l'ipnosi vera e professionale potrebbe essere la soluzione che stavi cercando.

Ecco 3 testimonianze di celebrità che hanno sperimentato i benefici dell'ipnosi per questo problema:

1 "Grazie all'ipnosi ho imparato a gestire i miei dolori mestruali in modo naturale e efficace, senza dover ricorrere a farmaci." - Jennifer Aniston

2 "L'ipnosi ha cambiato la mia vita, mi ha permesso di vivere i miei cicli in modo più sereno e senza dolori insopportabili." - Emma Stone

3 "Dopo anni di sofferenza, ho finalmente trovato sollievo dai dolori mestruali grazie all'ipnosi. Non posso che consigliarla a tutte le donne che stanno lottando con questo problema." - Meghan Markle

Se anche tu desideri liberarti dai dolori mestruali e vivere il tuo ciclo in modo più confortevole, utilizza l’ipnosi vera e professionale💫🌸

Se non hai voglia di girare cappelle, farti rubare il tuo prezioso tempo, raccontare i fatti tuoi in giro, scarica ora questo audio DCS unico al mondo dal titolo:

MAI PIÙ DOLORI MESTRUALI

https://claudiosaracino.com/prodotto/no-dolori-mestruali-metodo-dcs/

#metododcs#drclaudiosaracino

#ipnosi #benesserefemminile #dolorimestruali #salute #ciclo #cose #donne #dolori #ipnosidcs

[sundove88]

All 24 Inspirational Quotes in Balan Wonderworld: The Blooming Lotus

Link to Fanfiction: https://www.wattpad.com/story/283141412?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_writing&wp_page=create_story_details&wp_uname=Livigirl88&wp_originator=M1LH%2BEZSBbTzJ5BZQAy2eAkiKbPKzhjgpr0I4ztiZDlHq1mORPxvvvGsgmTEzb11aLOstV0wgK8DwF46uRXZ%2F8QytETScbl4RZlThEAt99aOhQlhq3LNzwDKWUO4rWrT

🌪The Man Who Rages Against The Storm🌽

“Hope’s Eternal Light can chase away the storms of devastation.” (Jose Gallard)

🌊The Dolphin and The Diver🐬

“True friends will never turn on you no matter what.” (Fiona Demetria)

🐞The Girl Who’s Gaga For Bugs🦋

“Sharing your passion with others helps bonds grow stronger.” (Yuri Brand)

✈️The Boy Who Would Be One With The Wind🍃

“Never give up, even when obstacles stand in the way of your dreams.” (Haoyu Chang)

🌳The Lady Filled With Avian Adoration🕊

“There’s always a solution to everything, no matter how overwhelming it seems.” (Sana Hudson)

⏰The Girl and The Kitten 🐱

“The past can return when you least expect it.” (Cass Milligan)

♟The Former Champion Obsessed With Past Glory👑

“Playing a game is never about winning or losing. It’s about having fun and enjoying.” (Cal Suresh)

❄️The Lady Too Scared to Love💍

“Those who are gone are always still with you, and love refuses to die.” (Iben Bia)

🤡The Man Who Fell For a Princess🎡

“Don’t be afraid of what you decide. Each decision opens up a new path.” (Attilio Caccini)

🎨The Artist with Painter’s Block🖼

“Going outside your comfort zone can inspire you even further.” (Lucy Wong)

🔥The Firefighter Who Wants to Be a Hero🧯

“You are much braver than you think at first.” (Eis Glover)

🧊The Man Seen By No One🗑

“You are never truly alone- there are folks just like you.” (Bruce Stone)

🥘The Baker Who Feared Mistakes🍰

“Mistakes are a part of life- they make things better sometimes.” (Esme Alastair)

🏎The Driver Who Sought Good Sportsmanship🏁

“Trust in your heart and always follow it to the end.” (Wilson Lucius)

🎸The Deaf Musician Who Wanted to Sing🎤

“It doesn’t matter if you’re different or not. Everyone you meet will accept you for who you are inside.” (Lydia Maxwell)

🏅The Soccer Player and His Fleeting Dreams⚽️

“Even if things seem their lowest, Hope can help you resurface.” (Adrien Paisley)

🦢The Ballerina Too Scared of The Stage 🩰

“The power to dance for all who are and aren’t watching stems from courage within.” (Clarissa Swan)

🥋The Karate Student Who Felt Weak🌸

“True strength comes from within, not from outside.” (Shin Takahashi)

🎞The Actress Who Doubted Stardom🎥

“Don’t worry about the outcome. Always enjoy the moment.” (Stella Carlson)

💐The Gardener and The Plants He Loved🥀

“It’s alright to let go of friends- you might meet new ones.” (Derek Terrabora)

☔️The Weatherman and The Hurricane🌀

“Even if the storms seem huge, just know that the sunlight of determination will shine through.” (Harvey Liang)

🌟The Girl Who Longed to Visit The Stars🔭

“Never stop reaching for the stars, even in the face of adversity.” (Alicia Marcos)

🏇The Horse Rider and His Cherished Horse🐴

“Friendships last forever, whether it be between man or beast.” (Jeremy Brown)

🏥The Nurse Searching For a Cure🩺

“It’s never too late to save a life, change the world, or both.” (Regina Cunningham)

But most importantly…

“True Happiness Is An Adventure, and always will be.”

⭐️💖🏮💛🌈🎼 (Leo, Emma, Mei (@sundove88), Rebecca (@thehypercutstudios), Trisha Jane (@lovelyteng), and Kaylo (@kayssweetdreams)

Thanks, Yuji Naka and Balan Company, for such an excellent game… I hope you’ll recognize your fandom’s devotion.

P. S.: I’m getting a Balan Cosplay for Halloween! Stay tuned!

[xninetiestrendx]

I was tagged by so many friends @celestialmickey (creator extraordinaire) @energievie @gallawitchxx @you-are-so-much-better-than-that @thisdivorce @heymrspatel @bravemikhailo @suchagallabitch for today’s tag game. Thank you all for tagging me I love y’all dearly 💖💟

Your name backwards: alyakim ..fun😃👍🏻

The song you have stuck in your head: Pocketful of Sunshine. But Emma Stone singing it in Easy A ☀️

Do you play an instrument: not anymore but I was learning piano in high school

First celebrity crush: probably Rider Strong

Where is your happy place?: somewhere overlooking a really pretty view

Something you would tell your younger self: don’t be friends with her, or her, oop not her either.

Would you rather live in outer space or underwater?: let me be among the stars 🌟

Something you think is overrated: tesla’s

Favorite holiday: a tie between Halloween and Christmas 🎃🎄

Favorite kind of weather: depends on my mood but either dark and rainy or a sunny spring day, windows open so you can feel the breeze and smell fresh cut grass

Something on your bucket list: facing my crippling fear of heights on my trip and going on the Navy Pier ferris wheel and sky deck

A tattoo you don’t have but want to get: ‘love you’ in both of my parents handwriting either on one arm stacked over the crease of my elbow or one on each arm

tagging: @matteoamiras @squirrelfund @lethargicmick @iansw0rld @mikhailoisbaby @flamingbluepanda if you want or here is me just cradling you in my love 💖

[marvecl]

HAPPY 2ND MONTHSARY, love.

halo Ezaire, ai, pacarku, sayang, cantik, cintaku, dunia, semesta, jagat raya. IT'S ME STEPHEN STRANGE'S SON, HAPPILY TO ANNOUNCE THAT happy 2nd monthsary, my love.

Everyone loves red

Our sign blue

More and more blue than now

di momen yang berbahagia ini izinkan aku membawakan angkotkopter, bercanda. izinkan aku memberikan sepatah dua patah kata.

it's been just two months but with you it already feels like home.

"Home is where you are loved wholly and unconditionally, without barriers, restrictions, judgments, or expectations. Home is where you are most comfortable being your absolute self—where you are treasured and celebrated for the unique flaws and quirks that make you authentically you."

source: thoughtcatalog.com

yang di atas bener banget, a perfect explanation why Ezaire is Marvel's home.

Eza isn't like a shot of espresso like Emma Stone, even better than that. he's like a morning dew, calming yet refreshing, it reminds me of new beginnings, but it doesn't make me nervous or feel anxious. he's more like a warm chocolate drink that we drink when it's raining, feels warm and safe. INGET INI GAK soalnya it really how i feels whenever i remember you, or whenever i'm with you, i feel safe. wait OHHHHHHH YOU ARE MY SAFE PLACE, you are indeed.

it's been a long time since i have been this happier for the past two months. even though it's kinda tiring and making my cheek bones hurt becuse i ALWAYS BEEN SMILING LIKE CRAZY WHENEVER REPLYING TO YOUR MESSAGES but it's okay because it's you, Ezaire. thank you so much. thank you for your love, laugh, care, affection, attention, patience, presence, accompany, support, basically everything. thank you for the happiness that you always gave to me, and for those moments when we always shared our thoughts.

time will fly, people will change and the colors of life will disappear, but one thing that i would and am willing to remain constant is my love for you.

ai, you changed my life and my perspective on love. i don't want to lose you in any possible way, so i'll always try my best to always be with you and shower you with all of my love. i wish you to stay with me for a long time and LET'S MEET AGAIN ON THE NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT MONTH.

i love you so much and a lot, just like you always knew. please bear with me for many more months❤.

I LOVE YOU AI I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AI I LOVE YOU A LOT AI I LOVE YOU PISAN AI ILYSM AI ILY AI I LOVE YOU TEU EUREUN EUREUN AI I LOVE YOU GAADA ABISNYA AI I LOVE YOU ENDLESSLY AI I LOVE YOU INFINITELY AI i love you i love you i love you so much je t’aime ti amo 我爱你 ich liebe dich あなたが大好きです 사랑해요 Kocham Cię Eu te amo Ты – моя любовь на всю жизнь Me encantas Seni seviyorum Ես քեզ սիրում եմ আমিতোমায়ভালোবাসি მიყვარხარ Aloha Au Ia`oe Palangga ko ikaw ຂ້ອຍຮັກເຈົ້າ Tôi yêu các bạn ຂ້ອຍ��ັກເຈົ້າ Mahal kita Te quiero Jeg elsker deg Njan ninne premikunnu Ayor anosh’ni Es tevi miilu Bahibak ನಾನುನಿನ್ನಪ್ರೀತಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ أحبك Ek het jou lief Ya tabe kahayu Я люблю цябе U kamakutu nu Volim te Ma armastan sind Mina rakastan sinua მიყვარხარ હુંતમનેપ્રેમ Palangga ko ikaw நான்உன்னைகாதலிக்கிறேன் abdi bogoh ka anjeun AKU CINTA KAMU

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#MARVEZA #COTY #MARVEZABESTCOUPLE