#I'll be in the crowd cheering him on with a tambourine

[downtherabbitholewithlucy]

His hips don't lie either Shakira

Just sayin'.

[joanquill]

Fortune telling + Graveyard date

character: William James Moriarty prompt: Fortune telling and Graveyard date relationship: romantic story type: Fluff story idea: can you do this with my William James Moriarty x Romani! Reader based off the song "Rhythm Of The Tambourine" from Hunchback Of Notre Dame Broadway Musical request I asked for a month ago? William meets (Y/N) after William watching (Y/N) perform on the streets. (She dances with a tambourine while singing the Esmeralda parts of the song "Rhythm Of The Tambourine")

William James Moriarty

A/N: I apologize for using the g-word and thank you to the anon who informed me.

Tag/s: Romani!Fem!Reader

Song: "Rhythm Of The Tambourine" from Hunchback Of Notre Dame Broadway Musical

"Come one come all!" a man shouted as banners and tents were placed all over the streets.

"Hm?" William muttered, seeing the confetti in the air fall onto his new books.

"Hurry, hurry - here's your chance! See the mystery and romance," the man quipped, playing along with the kids as he ran through the streets.

Raising a brow, William followed, trying to see what was going on.

"Come one, come all!" he repeated, spinning around on a banner as crowds gathered around.

"See the finest girl in England, make an entrance to entrance...!" he quickly jumped beside William, squeezing him by the shoulders.

"Dance La (Y/N)... Dance!!" the man jumped back on the stand, throwing pink dust and glitter on the ground in an explosion.

The crowd gasped as the man disappeared, and you stepped out of the mist.

William's eyes widened at the trick, smiling at the sight of you.

You two locked eyes for a split second, making you smile and wrap your scarf around him with a wink, making the crowd hurrah.

William chuckled at the sensation as you blew a kiss, giving attention to the rest of the audience.

"A Romani performer, I see..."

Finishing your whole troupe's performance, the crowd gave you one last roar as they threw flowers and money your way.

"Good work, everyone!" Clopin shouted, making you all cheer.

"I'll be going then," you smiled, grabbing your bag and waving to the others.

"What? Not even for a drink?" your friends pouted, making you chuckle and shake your head.

"Fortune-telling, remember?" you answered, putting on your coat as you walked out of the tent.

You playfully rolled your eyes at your friend's shouts and calls, closing your tent as you greeted your lined-up customers.

"Welcome to (Y/N)'s Parlor of Wonders!" you greeted the customer absentmindedly as you rummaged under the table as they sat in front of you.

"You were quite the dancer," he complimented, catching you by surprise.

You looked up and saw a man with blond hair and red eyes.

"Thank you," you smiled, shuffling your cards.

"And I see you're a man of logic," you stated, catching him by surprise.

"And what makes you say that?" you looked over to the math and science books on his lap, making him chuckle.

"Quite the sharp eye," he complimented, making you shrug.

"You develop one in my line of work," you smiled, laying the cards in front of him.

"(Y/N)," Clopin called out as he knocked on a wooden post.

"Ah, sorry..." he bowed his head at the customer, "We need your help,"

You internally sighed as you cleaned up the cards.

"Sorry, dear customer," you apologetically bowed as you gave him back his ticket pay.

"Keep it," he smiled, refusing your offer.

"Perhaps you can pay me back later?" he offered with a wink, surprising you.

"I believe I would still be performing," you politely denied, "And at a graveyard, to add,"

"Then it's a date," he smiled, kissing your knuckles as he waved goodbye, leaving you and Clopin in shock.

"...Should we celebrate?" he asked with a grin, making you frown and push him away as you walked out of the tent.

[ready-steady-freddie]

Dagger Squad Does Karaoke

Based on this original post below by @beachbabey, I decided to write a quick little thing about Dagger Squad doing karaoke. It's silly and short but I love the idea of them doing karaoke ❤️ not beta'ed!

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"Alright, alright! Another round of applause for that awesome performance!" The crowd cheered again as the singing couple jumped off the stage with huge smiles on their faces. "Next up is, uh … Fanboy? And … Sparkles!"

"That's us!" I squeaked with excitement and grabbed Fanboy's hand to get up on the tiny stage in front of the large, blank screen. 

Fanboy handed me a microphone and grinned. "You do Stevie, I'll do Lindsey, the live version?"

"As always," I replied with a grin to match his. 

We waited patiently as the intro to the song started, the sound of the iconic guitar riff filling the small room. The crowd smiled and cheered when they realised which song we were going to sing. I slapped the palm of my free hand against my thigh in rhythm with the bass in lieu of a tambourine.

I glanced at Fanboy as the first words appeared on the screen behind us and we sang in unison, "Listen to the wind blow, watch the sun rise

Run in the shadows, damn your love, damn your lies."

Doing mainly harmony vocals meant I had time to drink beer every so often while Fanboy did his thing. It always surprised me how good he was at singing, even in the higher notes, and he absolutely loved being on stage. The crowd adored him, too, and I couldn't help myself but adore him as well.

The middle solo came sneaking up on me while I was busy making funny eyes at Phoenix and Bob. Suddenly Fanboy grabbed my hand to spin me around, faster and faster as the guitar, bass and drums all melted into one glorious symphony. I felt nauseous, all the beer and drinks from earlier rising to my throat. 

"Fanboy, I'm gonna puke!" I laughed into the microphone and grabbed his shoulders. The crowd laughed and cheered. I stumbled to the edge of the stage, grabbing onto a chair to catch my breath. Fanboy closed off the song to roars of approval and applause and he came to me immediately after, Phoenix close behind him with a glass of water.

"Are you okay?" he asked with the biggest grin on his handsome face. Phoenix urged me to drink the water.

I nodded with a mouth full of water. "Yes! Oh my god, you were so good!"

"Stop," he said, rolling his eyes with slight embarrassment. "I couldn't have done it without you."

"Sure," I said sarcastically - but I appreciated the sentiment anyway. We jumped off stage together and joined the rest of the Dagger Squad at the bar.

"Sparkles, I was disappointed that we weren't blessed with your digestive pyrotechnics," Hangman said with a grin and offered me a beer. I had to decline. "That would've been impressive." 

"Yeah, can you just imagine …" I made a funnel with my hands around my mouth and spun around myself. "Absolutely awful."

"Yes! What a song! Next up is Rooster - what is it with these nicknames? - singing Aerosmith's I don't want to miss a thing!" 

I made my way to the front of the room with Coyote, Phoenix and Bob in tow. Rooster was alone on stage, looking down at his feet with a pained expression as the intro played, microphone held to his chest. He was definitely feeling it. 

"I could stay awake just to hear you breathing

Watch you smile while you are sleeping

While you're far away and dreaming."

I felt an arm snake around my waist and I looked up, surprised to see it belonged to Bob. I didn't know if he was drunk (for once) or sober, but he certainly looked the former. He had a little trouble focusing on my eyes and his slightly dopey smile revealed that he wasn't his usual, controlled self. 

"Will you dance with me, Sparkles?" he asked.

"Bob, are you drunk?" I chuckled.

"Yeah," he grinned, "Just a little bit, though. Not too much."

"I'd love to dance with you." 

He took my hand in his and I placed the other on his shoulder. We stood chest to chest, singing along to Rooster's emotional, over-pitched version of his chosen song. We swayed once in a while, giggling when we couldn't keep our balance. We hooted Rooster's name and received a wink back from him. 

We pulled away from each other slightly but still attached at the hips. Keeping one arm around the other's body, I swung my arm out and dragged it back to my chest to clutch my hand there. I was definitely feeling it, too. I looked over at Phoenix to see her documenting the whole thing on her phone. I would be regretting this - lovingly - in the morning. 

"I don't wanna close my eyes

I don't wanna fall asleep

'Cause I'd miss you, baby

And I don't wanna miss a thing."

Rooster was on his knees now, reaching up to the ceiling and out towards the audience. Everyone around me sang and screamed along with the words and Rooster soaked it all up. His eyes lit up even more and his smile was genuine and breathtaking. You could tell he was used to performing - and he loved it.

Rooster ended the song on a quiet note that fit the number rather well, and I ended it with both my hands on Bob's beautiful face and my lips on his reddening cheek in a drunken kiss.

"I love you, Bobby," I declared as the crowd screamed for more Rooster. I was buzzing on the atmosphere of the crowd, alcohol, my friends and life. I was happy.

"Thanks for the dance," Bob said, smiling shyly.

"Any time, you know that."

"What a powerful performance! Next duo on stage," the manager's voice boomed, "is Payback and Hangman!"

I shifted from Bob to Phoenix as Payback and Hangman took to the stage, smirks on both of their gorgeous faces. I didn't immediately recognise the song by the intro, but I did once they started singing, Payback taking the lead.

"Listen, baby

Ain't no mountain high, ain't no valley low

Ain't no river wide enough, baby."

Hangman promptly took over and sang, 

"If you need me, call me

No matter where you are, no matter how far."

I had never heard either of them sing before, but it blew my mind to hear them together like this. They switched between singing solo and as a duo - and they complemented each other so well. Phoenix started laughing at the absurd sense it made for them to sing this song together. I put my arm around her shoulders and we sang along to the words on the screen. 

Payback and Hangman received the loudest cheer of the night as they finished the song, holding hands as they took a bow. They knew they deserved the praise from the audience - but, oh, they would be insufferable for the rest of the evening.

[ji-yaaan]

•𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑳𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒂!•

Leona Kingscholar x Reader Oneshot

Note: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEONA! YOU HAVE JURISDICTION OVER ME NOW! I made the art and writing in a rush cuz I'm busy with real life soooo- forgive me. BUT HAVE SOMETHING SHORT AND SWEET IN RETURN!(´༎ຶ ۝ ༎ຶ)♡♡♡

With bustling music, drink spilt from golden goblets filled up to it's brim. The drums that beat a rhythmic sound, matching melodies with the tambourines and maracas. Fine silk adorned the ceilings with intricate patterns that decorated the fabrics. Exquisite food and liquor filled the buffet tables full. The song that were being sung were accompanied by people dancing for joy and entertainment.

This was a night to celebrate the birth of the wonderful second prince of Afterglow Savannah, yet the celebrant himself was nowhere to be seen by any of the spectator's gaze. "A toast for my brother Leona to celebrate his birthday!" Leona's brother, Farena said with a thrilled and delighted tone, slightly tipsy and intoxicated from a few drinks downed in a span of an hour.

"Wait? Where's the birthday boy? Leona? Brother? Where are you? Geez... the kid never learns... He ran away again..." Disappointed from the absence of the birthday celebrant, the king just instructed a few servants to search for his beloved brother. The night was still young...

Sighing exhausted from the rowdy and stuffy atmosphere in the banquet room "Finally! I escaped! Mission complete! Nice~" with two plates of chocolate cake you held in your hands, a victorious grin paints your face. No one knows where the cynical second prince is at, but not you... You knew exactly where the arrogant prince stays in refuge of chaos.

Excitedly sprinting in the long hallways, far from the banquet halls that rang from wall to wall with it's rowdiness and noise that resonated within. With each step you take, adrenaline rushed up your body from excitement and delight to see Leona.

In the long series of curtains and doors, there was a simple room at the end of the hallway. It was an old empty guest room. Shabby... but cozy in its own way... The serene atmosphere was calming, free from the loud music and laughter that resounded the crowded banquet tables. A perfect place to catch a break...

You make your way into the room, closing it from behind with your legs since your hands were preoccupied with the plates of snacks. Making your way to the balcony as chiffon curtains flew from the night breeze, a mystical scene unfolds before your eyes.

The dim glow of the moonlight lit the young man moonbathing under. The tranquil silence accompanied with a refreshing breeze as you view the balcony that overlooks the royal gardens beneath. Nothing could beat the sound of water from the fountains with the sound of rustiling leaves from the trees. Unlike the boisterous laughters back the the party, this peaceful air was a million times better...

"Well... I can't blame him for always going here.." Placing the plates on the wooden railings, you crouched down to peek at the sleeping prince under.

"A birthday celebrant escaped his own party... Pfffft... Classic Leona..." Strand of wavy locks framing his face flew from a momentary gush of wind. This scene feels like it came straight out of a movie... But you're not one to complain...

Moving away the hazel locks from his face, gently tucking the strands behind his ears. A hand reaches out for yours catching you off guard for a brief moment.

"Oi herbivore... It's not a good habit to snoop around sleeping people..." Groggy from sleep, he lets out a low husky growl. Classic leona... He may have grown a bit older, but it's good to see he never changes.

"Pffft! Then why is the birthday boy hiding in here away from his party? Hmm~" you teased the prince as you poke his arms for answers.

"Tch... Why are you even in here? If you're going to be noisy, better go back to the party and let me sleep. Or if you are quiet enough, I'll allow you to be my pillow." Teasing you back with his trademark arrogant smile ™.

"Wait I have a reason to be here!" You replied with a pout from the stingy remarks you got.

Leona raises his eyebrows, piquing his interest with what you've got to say. Rummaging through your pockets, you tried to find something inside. AHA! Found it~ putting your hands behind you holding something in between. Just what was that "something" you're holding from behind?

"Close your eyes! I'll count to three and then you open them!" You demanded with your usual bright and cheerful smile.

"What? No. Just show it to me already."

"Awww don't be a party pooper~ Close your eyes first! Please?~"

Who can decline your offer when you look at him with those eyes? Leona got more curious on what your holding with each second that passed. Curiosity and anticipation flooded his mind, sinking and eventually accepting into your demands.

1 . 2 . 3 .

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEONA!~" with the biggest grin and cheerful greetings, you hand out his present between your hands.

A plushie? What? Nonetheless a plushie of himself? Leona was confused, shocked and amused. His ears twitched as he stared at you.

Countless people with great statures and names gifter the "Kingscholars" the brightest diamonds, the finest silk, sparkling gold and priceless liquor. But you on the otherhand... A plushie of him? A toy?

He was baffled and amused. With all the gifts he could possibly receive, A toy made him this happy? Who would've thought a man like him with easy acces to riches, would be delighted to receive a toy of himself.

"Pffft- A toy of myself?" He bursts out laughing with an ear to ear smile, you could've sworn you can see tears in his eyes from laughing too much. But seeing this childish side of his wasn't that bad.

"Well if you don't like it, then don't accept it. I guess what I made wasn't enough to satisfy this arrogant prince-" You tried to stand up on your feet, only to be stopped by arms that held unto your waist tightly from behind.

"No... I'll take it... You gave it to me and there's no take backs now." Leona burried his face in the nook of your shoulder. "I guess birthdays weren't that bad huh?"

"Of course it's not! It's your birthday and you're supposed to enjoy it!" You tried to reason.

"Enjoy? Ok then... let's stay like this for a little longer herbivore..." Even if you can't see his face from behind, a gut feeling tells you that you're 100 sure that Leona was smirking.

The short silence was accompanied with the rustling of the leaves and the sound of water that can lull anyone to sleep. The cries of the crickets in the night as the moon watches over the both of you basking beneath.

Time passed with the peaceful serenity that surrounded the both of you. You could've sworn in the series of breaths you both took, a whisper of thank you was said in between...

“Y/n... You won't leave my side right? Let's sleep in my room tonight, I'll allow you to be my pillow...”

"Pffft- you never really change...."

Happy Birthday Leona♡

Note: Yep that's how good it gets! My brain in rotting from art and fiction writing... Send help. BUT I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS ILYSM! (´༎ຶ ۝ ༎ຶ)♡