#I FEEL VERY LUCKY. EVEN IF YOU DON'T WANNA GET A PRINT JUST COME HANG OUT. I SET AN ALARM AND EVERYTHING

[viviraptor-art]

i am so unbelievably honored to say that i'm working with rex raptor's 3rd voice actor, tony salerno!! he'll be featuring a version of my rex fanart as a signable print at future conventions, and it'll be making its debut in an autograph livestream set for july 19th!

if you like yugioh, wanna support iconic voice actors, or just wanna hang out with me in the chat, save the date and tune in! ❤️

check out tony's streamily page and pre-order a print here!

[tae-bebe]

tag game spam

gonna put this under the cut bc i don't wanna fill up ur dashes but thank u to all my sweet angels @cowboyjinbop @kithtaehyung @yoongisshadow @taejinnies for the tags !

4 songs tag - list 4 songs you've had on repeat lately

1. si fueras mia - D.O.

2. moonlight - agust D

3. tokyo - RM

4. im gonna love you - D.O. (currently obsessed with this whole album)

which bts core aesthetic are you?

you have gotten taecore!! ur like graffiti in the city, art pieces in cafes, gold lining on a page, coffee stains and libraries, gold star stickers, golden hours, greek art, finding beauty in small things, such as wildflowers or a stranger's laugh, and comfort in the middle of the night. this means u are very sociable and know how to make friends quickly and easily, even in just a span of a few minutes. u attract people very easily, and take artistic expression very seriously, such as painting, drawing, dance, music, or writing. u know how to take time for urself, and also know how to make the people u feel matter the most know how much u appreciate them. u aren't afraid to establish what u feel to the people u love, and are very caring. have fun with this knowledge!!

okay but this is so pretty i wanna print it out and hang it on my wall (also the london pics...my beloveds)

30 questions tag game

1. name: isabella/bella/bels/bel/bel baby/beb/belly (just @taehyungsupremacy) /isa (only in italy tho)/bunny rabbit (my mum lol)

2. star sign: taurus sun/virgo moon/gemini rising/aries venus

3. height: i think ? about 5'6 maybe 5'7 on a good day

4. birthday: 6th of may 1998

5. favourite band: i mean...feel like u guys can guess this one (non kpop im gonna go with haim)

6. time: 19:48

7. favourite solo artist: lorde (rb if melodrama changed ur life)

8. song stuck in your head: it’s still animal by ballistik boyz that song is laced with crack i swear

9. last movie you watched: rocks on netflix which is a gorgeous coming of age type film about young girls in london 10/10 would recommend

10. free space: i am moving to sk in 2 days !!!!!! wtf !!!!!!

11. last show you watched: does run count ?

12. when i created this blog: tae-bebe's 6 month anniversary is actually later this month ! :')

13. what i post: mostly content about taehyung's nose freckle, any and every gif that anj and kara make, and occasionally some fic (watch this space)

14. last thing i googled: my travel insurance policy lol

15. other blogs: @bel-baby @conmisplumas (both just aesthetic and vibes rlly)

16. do i get asks: whenever i do my brain releases unmatched amounts of serotonin so pls feel free to jump in my asks whenever !

17. why did i choose my url: well bel-baby is my main, @cal-baby was my 5sos blog (linking in case anyone wants to have a laugh at 16 yr old bella) so i wanted to complete the trio but alas this was the next best option

18. following: queens

19. followers: angels

20. average hours of sleep: not enough

21. lucky number: 7 (duh)

22. instruments: the only thing that gets played around here is me

23. what am i wearing: an old pair of jeans and a tshirt that says "guapa" bc u know self love

24. dream job: sugar baby or sugar daddy idm either way

25. favourite food: currently jajangmyeon, long time fav: tacos al pastor

26. tea or coffe: iced oat milk mocha or an oat milk dirty chai latte pls

27. nationality: british (derogative) but im a weird little mix of iraqi, spanish, italian and russian too

28. favourite song: i think i have a different answer to this q roughly every 15 minutes

29. last book i read: the land where lemons grow - helena ramsay

30. top 3 virtual universes you'd want to live in: can i copy jessi's answer and just say the universe in which im dating yoontaekook

[alj4890]

Chapter 2 Hollywood Daze

The Other Friend

(Liam x MC) (Maxwell x OC * Amanda) (Drake x Olivia) (Hana x Rashad)

These characters were created by the fabulous writers of Choices. They come from The Royal Romance and Red Carpet Diaries. The original character, Duchess Amanda Bridgerton of House St. Orella is my own creation.

Masterlist of The Other Friend TRR

Chapter 2 summary: Duchess Amanda is currently in Hollywood helping to finish a screenplay on her best selling novel, "The Earl's Undoing". It is a fictional novel steeped in Cordonian history. Amanda is homesick and desperately wishes she was in New York and her friends.

Chapter 2

Amanda quickly pushes her hair out of her face. She looks at Maxwell's message again.

"Hey beautiful! We should be landing in New York within the next hour. I know we will most likely hit up a bar and I am determined 2 get us 2 a club. Need you for some moves 😏 Let me know when you get in. Miss you like crazy!!! Why aren't you with us yet😖😖😖 K Will let you get back to packing and being with us. Seriously. Drake is only going to wanna drink wiskey and Liam is way too nice to suggest anything else. Need my backup asap

This is killing me, Amanda thought. Nothing hurt her like saying no to Maxwell. She was always up for any scheme of his, just because it was Maxwell's. Amanda had fallen head over heels in love with Maxwell when she was fifteen years old. She had always had a crush on him growing up, but love...now that was another thing.

Amanda had been standing around at another court event. Her Uncle Nicholas was always insisting she be seen. He was such a darling. In many ways, he was like an older version of Maxwell. Her Uncle had been her guardian since she was twelve. He was loving, silly, and too sweet for words. He supported everything Amanda was interested in and thought she was a brilliant writer. Amanda's parents had tragically died in a car crash. Maxwell, Liam, and Drake had been there for her.

And here she was, at another event wishing she was anywhere else other than listening to Lord Neville go on and on how superior he was to every other man.

"You know Lady Amanda, it isn't every girl of whom I give my attention. You are quite lucky that I am even remaining by your side. I mean, you usually keep...questionable company and all. I'm quite surprised your uncle allows such acquaintances with the likes of Drake Walker. Let alone your preference for Lord Maxwell. His actions alone question whether or not he is worthy to belong to House Rumsford." Lord Neville droned.

Amanda stood there. Her hazel brown eyes changing to a golden brown. Her eyes had always been a give away of her emotions. When she was happy or excited, they were a forest green. When she was sad, they turned a dark gray. And like this moment, golden brown was a sign of anger. Anyone that knew her well would notice this as a sign to back away. Lord Neville remained oblivious to the sign.

"Lord Neville," Amanda said in a dangerously low voice. "I must beg you to NEVER seek my company again. Nor must you ever dare to mention those I care for in any insulting manner. Good evening."

And with one last look of loathing, Amanda walked out of the ballroom. She knew she needed to find a place where no one would see her. She always cried when she lost her temper and the last thing she needed was gossip. Neville would probably say she made a move on him and he refused her, causing the tears. As she quickened her pace, she ran right into Maxwell. His arms immedately went around her. Blushing, he let her go.

"Amanda! I was just about to come find you. I was thinking it is time we danced and I..." Maxwell trailed off when he saw her eyes. His sea green eyes snapped with anger. "Who did this?!? Where are they?!? What did they do? Should I go get Drake and Liam?!?" He said in a growl.

Amanda looked into his handsome face and realized that she would never love anyone as much as she did Maxwell. He knew her better than anyone. By one look, he was ready to fight for her. She wrapped her arms around his waist, placed her cheek against his heart and hugged him tightly. He quickly put his arms around her, though he was shaking with anger. Amanda softly said, "All I need is you to hold me right now. Please." Maxwell tightened his arms around her and rested his head on hers. Amanda looked up at him and smiled. She gently kissed his cheek. He watched as her eyes turned a dark green and he smiled. "There's my Amanda. Now then. There is a dance floor just waiting for us to bust a move. Come on. I bet Liam that he wouldn't be able to find a partner to try this dance." And just like that, Amanda's heart was light.

Amanda sighed as she remembered that moment. She caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror. Her dark brown hair was hanging in wavy curls. She had recently cut her long hair to just barely touching her shoulders. Amanda wondered what the guys would think when they saw it. She had kept it long because her Uncle Nicholas had loved it like that. His death two months ago from heart failure had cut deep. Amanda wanted a change so with Ryan Summer's suggestion, she went to a stylist. What a change that had been.

The style made her already large almond shaped eyes even bigger. Ryan had gasped when he first saw her. "Wow," Ryan stuttered. "Just when I thought you couldn't be any lovelier, you go and pull a fast one on me". Amanda scoffed at his compliment. "Come on Mr. Fliratious. Let's get me back to the grindstone before Mr. Hunt finds out I'm playing hooky."

Ryan opened the door to the town car for her. "Yes, let's get the world famous author slash duchess back to the slave quarters. Perhaps when you are done, you might care to have dinner with me." He flashed a smile that made many women across the world want to swoon. Amanda laughed. "Ryan, I want to finish this so I can get back home. I have a duchy to run and friends that I am dying to see. Plus I received a message from my late uncle's lawyer. I have to meet with him as soon as I return next week. I have to get this done so I can be released. And please remind me never to agree to write a screenplay for Thomas Hunt again! I adore the man, but he is killing me with the details."

Ryan groaned. He had been hinting around for the last couple of months that he was interested in Amanda. She was one of the few women that wasn't in awe of his looks or stardom. He had been attracted to her from the get go, but she always thought he was teasing when he asked her to do something with him. He sighed and told the driver to take them back to her hotel. He would just try again later.

Ryan had just left after giving her a rundown on what Thomas was looking for in regards to the character he would play. As Amanda began to finish the last scene her phone vibrated. She quickly picked it up and smiled. Maxwell had sent another text.

"You won't believe this, but I think Liam has fallen for the waitress at this dive bar we are at. Fireworks doesn't even touch how they are looking at each other. Look at this."

Amanda examined the picture of Liam and the waitress. She quickly texted Maxwell back.

"Wow! I've never seen Liam look like that. I wish he had someone back home he felt that way about. I know he has to marry for the good of our country, but I wish he could find someone he loved. Maybe it is just being in Hollywood so long, but I want him swept off his feet."

Amanda watched the texting icon revolve as Maxwell typed.

"I think he must really like her. He just asked her to be our guide. She's taking us to some beach cove. Her name is Riley. She seems to really like him too. I wish you were here to see this."

Amanda bit her lip. She quickly typed back.

" I wish I was with you too. I can't wait to be with you guys tomorrow, flying home. You will have to tell am everything. I'm almost finished with the screenplay. All I have to do is drop it off and head to LAX. I should be in New York by 6am. Did I mention how I can't wait to be with you?"

Amanda hit the send button. She re-read what she wrote and groaned. It sounded like she just wanted to be with Maxwell. Great, she thought, now he will think I'm in love with him and dodge me like a bullet.

Amanda got up and finished packing. She printed out the finished screenplay and called for a town car. She gazed out the window one last time, looking at Hollywood lit up like a mystical wonderland in the darkness of night. She made her way to the lobby and into her car. As the car pulled up to Thomas Hunt's home, Amanda began to get excited. She was finally going to be able to go home.

Thomas looked at Ryan as he paced back and forth before the fireplace. He knew that Ryan had feelings for Amanda, but who wouldn't? She was a talented author, cultured, was actually kind even though she was a rich noble, and she even baked cookies for them during a painful night of rewrites. Thomas finally silenced Ryan.

"Enough! Just tell her how you feel. Granted she is leaving tonight, but we will be heading to Cordonia to film the movie in a few weeks. I am weary of your self pity. Either tell her or be silent on this matter forever."

Ryan looked at him. "You're right. I will tell her." Ryan hesitated. "I just don't think she will think I am serious."

Thomas steepled his fingers together over his mouth. He gave a hard look to Ryan. "If this were a scene in a movie, what would you do?"

Ryan paused and smiled. "Thank you Mr. Hunt. I know exactly what to do now."

Amanda rang the doorbell. Through the glazed glass she could see a tall dark headed figure coming. She smiled as she looked at the screenplay in her arms. It was finished. Her ideas and heart were on these very pages. Thomas Hunt would use his brilliance to make her story come to life. She couldn't wait to see it.

The door opened. "One set of blood, sweat, and tears ready for you Mr. Hunt-oh," Amanda glanced up in surprise when she saw Ryan. " Ryan! I didn't know you would be here. Now I get to say goodbye to you too. I don't know what I would have done without you here in Hollywood. Thank you for being so kind to me"

Ryan steps back to let her inside. He glances back at Thomas as he comes forward. Ryan half listens to Amanda tease Thomas about holding her hostage and here being the final payment. Amanda gives Thomas a quick hug, that he scoffs but can't help smiling. Ryan grins at the two of them. Amanda turns to go back to the car. "Gentlemen, I look forward to seeing you in Cordonia. With the social season beginning tomorrow evening, I'm not sure how much free time I will have, but I will do my best to be there if you need anything,".

They both thank her and express their desire to see her soon. Thomas takes the screenplay and heads back to the living room. His mind fully on the movie, leaving Ryan to walk Amanda back to the car. Ryan takes Amanda's hand as she waits for him to open the door. She looks up into his brown eyes and he takes a deep breath. "Amanda. When I am in Cordonia, would you...I would like to...do you think? Oh hell. Amanda I would like to take you on a date one evening. Not as a friend, but an actual date.".

With that finally said, he pulls her towards him and kisses her. Amanda remains shocked when he pulls away. "Ryan. I, I had no idea you felt that way. I thought. Well, I thought you were just a friend. I don't know what to say." Ryan quickly places a finger over her lips. "Wait and say something when I actually ask you out. Okay?" Amanda nods and hugs him. He hugs her tightly and kisses her cheek. She smiles and says, "See you soon." She gets into the car and heads to the airport.

As she boards her private plane, she can't help but shake her head. How in the world did someone like Ryan Summers fall for someone like her? She knew she didn't want to hurt him, but she was in love with Maxwell. But, what if Maxwell only felt friendship for her? Should she deny a chance at love with Ryan in the hopes that Maxwell might one day realize they belonged together? Amanda looks at her cell phone and sees another text message from Maxwell.

"Okay. I think I might do something crazy. I think I'm going to ask this waitress to represent House Beaumont as a suitor for Liam. They snuck off during the party and went to the Statue of Liberty together. I mean, who knows what else happened. Wink. Wink. Anyway. We will see what happens. She might not agree to it. But man oh man. The sparks were flying the whole night." Have a safe flight. Can't wait to hug you. You know you never could resist my hugs 😉"

Amanda looks at the text smiling and shaking her head. Well, she thought, this looks like an interesting beginning.