#I'm so happy. AND relieved. phew

[carlyraejepsans]

fully and finally came out to my cousin and she took it like a champ!!!!!!!!!!!

[kissbyoon]

⠀𖼥ৎ⠀“wedding ring” ₍ svt ₎

───── ABOUT how svt would react to you removing and leaving your wedding ring before heading to shower.

⋆ 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆: fluff, humour, married au, headcannons ⋆ 𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈: husband!svt x gn!reader ⋆ 𝒄𝒘: mentions of skinship, kissing, petnames ⋆ 𝒘𝒄: 0.6k in total

A/N: all thanks to @wonkierideul for helping me out♡ ily oomfie

 ⑅ Jeonghan, Woozi, Minghao, Vernon, Wonwoo

I feel like for these five, it really won't be a big deal. Because as far as they can remember, he didn't do something that would upset you. They are also aware of the fact that—no matter how mad you are, you would never take your ring off. But if you ever did, their heart will stop beating and it's not even a joke. They would often tell you how the ring is a symbol of your marriage that is filled with love and happiness, and it means alot to them. So there's no way you would never do that to their poor heart.

But one plus point for Jeonghan—this man would definitely be like “Phew, I thought you were mad at me for eating the last piece of the cake…” then get on his knees to beg for forgiveness when you actually get mad.

 ⑅ Joshua, Junhui, Dokyeom, Chan

These four wouldn't be a big problem, but they would definitely be a bit worried. I feel like they would ask you “Why did you take your ring off? Did I do something wrong?” As soon as you step out of the bathroom. Especially Chan and Dokyeom—this man would be worried. He is thinking of all the things he did the whole day and is ready to fall to his knees as soon as you step out of the shower. But once you reassure them with the real reason why you left it there, they would be relieved and happy again. (OUGHHH CHANNIE MY BABYYY)

 ⑅ Seungcheol, Hoshi, Mingyu, Seungkwan

Now I present to you… the most dramatic group of men. You definitely weren't thinking of it much when you left the ring there, but now, you better be prepared to face the most pouty hubby ever. And it's only fair I give you an idea of how the four of them would be dramatic in their own special ways.

Especially Seungkwan—he is throwing a tantrum. “This is torture to our 5 years of marriage… it's heartbreaking, I'm heartbroken!” Better shower him kisses because he is just waiting for that before throwing a kick in the air with happiness.

And we have Mingyu—the six feet man with all the buffiness becomes a puddle of sadness when you walk out of the shower and see him curled up on the bed, staring at the ring in front of him with a frown. No matter how much you reassure him, he is clinging to you and mumbling apologies for nothing. (STOP OMG I HAD TO COVER MY FACE WITH A GIGGLE IN THE MIDDLE OF WRITING THIS)

Well, now. Hoshi. Oh my god this horanghae guy is a menace. He looks at you with the most adorable sad puppy eyes ever when you walk out of the shower. And when I say the most adorable, I mean the most adorable sad puppy eyes. “Just say you hate me,” he would pout his heart out. But when you tell him, “Okay, my big baby, put the ring back in my finger yourself,” he would JUMP back up with the biggest grin ever that made his eyes close and kick the air with his feet at the petname. You shall call him ‘my baby’ everyday now. He accepts it more than ‘horangi’!

Sighs. Now, the worst of all—Seungcheol. This man’s hotness and buffiness is all wasted in front of you. He doesn't give a damn if he's looking like the biggest loser right now, but he would whine and pout about this the whole day. He would try to refuse physical touch throughout the day, but would eventually give up and come running to you himself. “Please hug me,” he would say while suffocating you in a hug.

KISSBYOON 2025. all rights reserved. @kstrucknet

[inprogresspokemon]

#Uh - Virmon - Although Jyarimon start life as innocent-looking blobs with wings, these fiery little guys are destined for big things. As they grow into Virmon and develop stubby legs, they are able to use numerous little fangs to nibble at everything in sight, delivering hot bites that get more powerful and aggressive as these Digimon age.

#Uhh - Rudimon - Standing upright? Look at this guy go! He's unstoppable! From running around on all fours as Gigimon to standing tall and growing claws as Rudimon, this Rookie is going places. Hey now, what's that developing symbol on his chest mean? Eh, nevermind, it can't be that important.

#Uhhh - Snarlmon -  As Guilmon grow into Snarlmon and later Growlmon, they loose their sense of childishness and become more wild and aggressive. What are you trying to prove? You and Guilmon look basically the same! One day a Digimon grows a little hair and suddenly he thinks he can take on the whole world or something!

#Uhhhh - BattleGrowlmon -  Oh man. Uh, this a real step up from Growlmon. Looks at those blades! What do you mean that jaw attachment is a restraining tool for my safety? Good thing this guy is being raised by someone pure of heart, right? I'm, um, I'm sorry for what I said before! 😅

#Uhhhhh - ValorGrowlmon - Phew!! I am just so relieved you're going down this digivolution path instead of becoming some kind of, like, world-ending wave of terror monstrosity. ValorGrowlmon, you're okay with me! Just stay on that righteous path!

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[cupidsncheerios]

radiostatic having that bestie vibes only backstory is really funny to me because they don't even try that hard to hide it. alastor confidently calls vox old pal, vox doesn't even bother tearing The Photo properly, rosie still watches their weird tv radio fusion device, and i know this is 10000% just the show dropping hints, but.

i'd like to take it further.

alastor and vox both secretly still wear the matching friendship bracelets they made decades ago, they both think it's embarrassing for the other one. they invite eachother to sleepovers after overlord meetings as a reminder that they know eachother's most intimate secrets. after each fight they do their rehearsed secret handshake because they think it's a cruel reminder that the same fists that healed their wounds decades back can bruise just as harshly.

because of all of this, zestial has no idea they're enemies. he doesn't follow the news so he just assumed this "stayed gone" that everyone was talking about was "phew i'm relieved you hadn't stayed gone buddy!" to the tune of happy birthday

[mayakern]

hi!! i just wanted to say thank you for making such cute skirts :) i got a jack o lantern skirt and its so wonderful. i'm beyond delighted with it!!!!! I've been experimenting with things that fit in the pockets, both on purpose and on accident, and here are my findings so far;

12 inch shadow the hedgehog plush

24oz bottle of vegetable oil

my phone (this makes sense but it still makes me very happy)

a bag of cat treats and a kind of small cat (the fiend tried to climb into my pocket to steal cat treats. the treats fit, the cat does not.)

all of my dnd stuff (dice, notes journal, pencils, etc)

three decks of tarot cards and several large crystals

one bok choy

several small bags of chips

a spare outfit consisting of leggings and a t shirt

i keep losing my phone in the pockets (please help)

my travel sewing kit + current sewing project (it's admittedly just a dice bag so it's relatively small for a sewing project but it's still cool that it fits !! )

3 playstation games and two playstation controllers

Still experimenting more. Thank you again, I can't wait until I have more income because i'm going to be getting so many more skirts and possibly shirts.

HAHA i love the amount of things that you've tried to fit in the pockets omg 😭

i'm glad you love the skirt so much and more than anything, i'm just relieved that shadow the hedgehog fits in the pockets. phew.

[satureja13]

Sai: "I thought you cleaned up already? Why is the photo booth still blocking the entrance to the crew mess? We can barely squeeze ourselves past it. And after eating it's even harder!" Jack: "But we still haven't taken the photos! It was all so chaotic after the New Year's fires..."

Jack, pondered for a while: "We'll take them now. And then Kiyoshi and I will dismantle the booth right after in our free time. Deal?" Sai sighed, but still - some alone-time with Jeb in a dark, tiny booth... "Ok, deal. Let's call the others."

Jeb: "Ok, Ji Ho and Vlad first." Ji Ho and Vlad: "..." Sai mumbling only for Jeb's ears: "Before they change their mind. Clever move."

Vlad went inside immediately. He'd promised Jack to not hold back anymore when it comes to Ji Ho. Ji Ho was hesistant. But eventually he followed Vlad inside. Jeb was relieved: "Phew."

Seems they aren't happy with the results ö.ö

Next couple in the booth are Jack and Kiyoshi.

When Kiyoshi saw that the others hat put Vlad and Ji Ho's photo on the wall: "Uhm... I guess we have to take another shot. These are too...eh..."

Jack: "What? You look super hot!" Kiyoshi: "You too - but we should keep these for our eyes only. Let's take some 'tamer' ones for the photo wall." And so they went back inside.

Jack: "We can take more of the hotter ones later, before we disassemble the booth, hm?" Kiyoshi nodded happily. This feels like a dream. And even after all those years, Kiyoshi is still a bit shy :3 And so in love with Jack.

Who would have thought they'd ever come this far? (To be honest, not even I expected this ö.ö)

(I also love this hairstyle on Kioyshi. He now changed it to all of his outfits. As far as I remember, the first time we saw him with this hairstyle was September 2024 for the Reaper's Rewards outfit.)

Sai hissed. He is eager to finally have the booth for him and Jeb after all the sounds they'd heard from Jack and Kiyoshi...

As it seems Jeb didn't disappoint :3

Finally, the photos!

Ji Ho must have still been mad at Vlad for asking him if Kylo touched him ö.Ö'

It was late. Time to get back to work/sleep. Skully was sitting on his substitute book pile since the original one fell victim to the flames. They are still sorting through the backup files of all the stuff they'd collected about the Boys...

After dinner, Jack and Kiyoshi came back to dismantle the photo booth. But before, they are taking some more photos.

I'm so happy for them <3

Skully interrupted his paperwork to play a matching song for them:

'For your eyes only, can see me through the night. For your eyes only, I never need to hide. You can see so much in me, so much in me that's new. I never felt until I looked at you. For your eyes only, only for you. You'll see what no one else can see, and now I'm breaking free. For your eyes only, only for you. The love I know you need in me, the fantasy you've freed in me. Only for you, only for you.

For your eyes only, the nights are never cold. You really know me, that's all I need to know. Maybe I'm an open book because I know you're mine, But you won't need to read between the lines. For your eyes only, only for you. You see what no one else can see, and now I'm breaking free. For your eyes only, only for you. The passions that collide in me, the wild abandoned side of me. Only for you, for your eyes only.'

Sheena Easton - For your Eyes only linked MV is with scenes from the James Bond movie 'For your Eyes only'. This song was the title track (obviously ^^').

After they finished 'taking photos', Jack stepped out of the booth on shaky legs and said (a bit breathless): "Good choice! I love this song." Skully: "Thanks, Pal!"

And then they started to dismantle the photo booth. Which was a shame. It was so much fun...

From the Beginning 🔱 Underwater Love 🔱 Latest

Current Chapter 'Goats in Space': starts ▶️ here Last Chapter: 'Piglets in Space' from the beginning ▶️ here

📚 Previous Chapters: Chapters: 1-6 ~ 7-12 ~ 13-16 ~ 23-29

[quitealotofsodapop]

Ok, but in the Mother-Child Preggers Tang au... what if it crosses over with Slow Boiled au?

Referencing this post I made about Tang accidentally drinking from the Mother-Child River while the gang are travelling in S3.

Oh gosh i love the idea. In all the chaos of Wukong having his Stone Egg, Tang accidentally gets himself in a similar postition. XD

Throughout the Slow-Boiled Au, Pigsy and Tang frequently prove themselves to be good parents, and with all the talk of Wukong's overdue baby, the freenoodles pair both start to wonder...

Both brush the thoughts off cus they're in their 30s at least, and MK is enough. But the thoughts still crop up time to time.

Then cue Tang getting so thirsty during the S3 team-split, that he takes a big mouthful of river water without boiling it first. Pigsy initially blames the scholar's cramps on giardia. But they were oh so wrong.

Scorpion Queen pretty much forces herself into the gang because she's the only one around who *knows* how the Mother-Child River works. And she's not gonna let her new friends get hurt with all this bone demon business!

Pigsy, unsure: "Hey, Scorpion? I have something I really need to ask about the River." Scorpion Queen: "Sure thing! Ask me anything!" Pigsy, hesistating: "Will... will the baby look just like Tang? Or is some... river god involved?" Scorpion Queen, catching on quickly: "OH! Oh no no no! Theres no river god baby-daddy!" *starts laughing* Pigsy, relieved: "Phew!" Tang: "Aww! Piggy, you were worried!" Pigsy: "I dont mind our kid being a mini-you. I just dont want some gross minor god to have his mitts on ya'." Scorpion Queen, still laughing: "Nah dude! You guys are gonna have a cute little piglet!" Pigsy & Tang: "Wut." Scorpion Queen: "Couples came to the River to have babies all the time! If the drinker had a mate, then the baby would take on the appearance of their partner by absorbing some of their dao. If it didn't, then the Kingdom of Women would have been overrun with inbred clones!" Tang: "Ah, that makes sense." Pigsy: *completely dumbstruck with joy* Wukong, quiet until now: "...wait. Did the ladies back at the village think Master and Zhu Bajie were a mated couple that fumbled the process!? Is that why they laughed so much!?"

And ofc because of their shared situation, Tang and Wukong bond over the rest of the roadtrip. Tang would 100% wear a cringey matching maternity shirt with the Monkey King if they had time to stop for some shopping.

Pigsy breaks the news to the rest of the gang in an... unelegant fashion after the Samadhi Fire ritual went belly-up.

Pigsy: "So uh... stuff happened when we all got separated back in the desert." MK: "Yeah, you said Monkey King got amnesia and thats how Scorpion Queen joined the team." Scorpion Queen: *delighted wave!* Tang: "There's more to it MK..." MK, panicking: "Oh gods, you guys aren't hiding a world-ending secret too, right!? Cus I cannot deal with-" Pigsy, cutting him off: "Tang is pregnant. And we've decided to keep the baby." MK: *struck silent* Sandy, joyfully: "Congratulations! I hope the Monkey King didn't hear too much of you guys making it!" Pigsy, blushing furiously: "NOT LIKE THAT!!!" Tang, amused grin: "How else are babies made, Piggy? I'm certainly not having a stone egg.~" Pigsy, red-faced: "'CUS YOU DRANK THAT STANKY MUD WATER, THATS HOW!" MK, frozen stiff: "Wut."

Needless to say, MK is happy for his parents, but the timing isn't ideal. After LBD is defeated though, MK fully embraces his upcoming baby sibling! XD

Unfortunately the timing also means that Tang spends S4 in a very compromised position.

Yeah, Mother-Child River Tang isn't having a fun time...

[pocket-jack]

"Straw Hat's and Heart Pirates met at another island"

Luffy: OOOOOOIII! Traffy!

Law: "Obviously happy to see him" Well, here we go again

"Penguin, Shachi and Bepo nodded to each other, when Luffy was running to his partner. Before Luffy could go for a hug, they covered their captain like a wall"

Luffy: Eh?

Law: What are you guys doing?

Shachi: Alright, Straw Hat! This play dates were going on for quite a while, but we cannot stay silent any longer!

Bepo: Yes, we won't!

Bepo: "Leans to Shachi and Penguin and whisper" Ahh... About what exactly we cannot stay silent?

Shachi: "Whispers back" Dude! Just play along!

Bepo: Ahh! Okay!

Luffy: What's that all about, Traffy? Did they got sick or something?

Law: That is exactly what I'm trying to figure out...

Penguin: Yes, we are sick! Sick of your lies and manipulations!

Luffy: "Confused" Eeeeeeehhh????

Law: Hey, guys!

Penguin: We know, you toying with our captain! You just gonna leave him when you'll get sick, right!? Our captain? But you're not gonna get away with it! We have the evidence!

Bepo: Oh! Wait, he does!? Where did you find the evidence, guys?

Penguin: Bepo! Shush! It's the bluff to make him scare!

Shachi: Yeah, you idiot! We just don't want our captain to get his heart broken, that's all! Who knows, what awful things this Straw Hat can do to him!

Luffy: What are you guys whispering about? Is it meat? Did I eat your meat and that's why you angry at me? Sorry, it smelled too tasty!

Shachi: What!? No! We were- wait a sec!.. Was that you!?

Penguin: Bro, he's changing the subject! Let's just beat the hell out of him, so he won't dare to lay a finger on captain!

Shachi: Ah! That's right! Those guys like you are always trying to seduce our captain! And that's our duty to protect his pure heart from such scumbags like you!

Law: Wha-!? Guys, enough with this nonsense! What the hell are you talking about?

Shachi: Captain! You were a person who laid us on the right track by beating the complete crap out of us that day! We're never gonna forget that!

Penguin: So we're gonna fight for your happiness! You're not gonna suffer from any of those fuckers who decided to toy with your feelings anymore!

Law: !...

Luffy: .....

Luffy: "Cracking his fists" I see... So that's how it is...

Luffy: "Smirking" Well, you left me no choice then!

"Shachi, Penguin and Bepo got scared. There was a big feeling that they're gonna get their asses kicked"

Law: Straw Hat-ya...

Luffy: "Slowly walking to them" You guys...

Shachi: Ahh... H-hey! You didn't heard what we said, huh? You must be deaf! W-we're gonna beat the whole crap outta you!

Penguin: Yes! If you d-do another step then tha-that's it!

Bepo: Guys, I have a feeling that we're the one who get our asses kicked

Shachi: Don't show your fear to him, Bepo! You are the bear! Growl at him or something!

Penguin: Yeah! Eat him, Bepo! Eat him!

Bepo: I can't! I'm a vegetarian!!

Penguin: Oh shit, we're fucked! It's your fault, Shachi! And Bepo's too It's him! Kill him, not me!

Shachi: Shut the fuck up, Penguin!

Law: Hey, Luffy-ya!

"Shachi, Penguin and Bepo slowly turned their heads to Luffy and swallowed hardly"

Luffy: ....I want........

Luffy: "Bowing deeply" To thank you, guys, so much!

Everyone, including Law: HUH!?

Luffy: Thank you for looking out for Traffy! I know, he might be a little grumpy and shy to ask for help, but I'm truly happy that there is people, who cares about his well-being!

Shachi: You... Do?..

Luffy: Yes, of course I am! Phew! I'm so relieved to know he's not alone! You guy's, please, continue doing a great job!

Law: "Blushing" Hey...

Bepo: So you do care about captain?

Luffy: Of course! I love him so much, I can't stop thinking about him! He had some problems eating when we were on our way to Dressrosa... Does he eat well? And sleep too? When I'm not with him I can't stop worrying about his well-being 24/7! But know that I know that you guys care about him as much as I do, I can finally rest at ease!

"Law's Protection Squad stares at Luffy in shock. And then they tear up. And then they gaved him a big hug"

Penguin: NO PROBLEM, STRAW HAT! YOU'RE A PART OF OUR FAMILY NOW, YA LOVABLE BASTARD!

Shachi: YES! KNOW, YOU'RE LIKE A BROTHER TO US, PLEASE, TAKE CARE OF OUR CAPTAIN JUST LIKE WE CARED ABOUT HIM!

Bepo: I ALWAYS KNEW YOU WERE A PERFECT PAIR FOR CAPTAIN! PLEASE, MAKE HIM A REALLY HAPPY MAN!

Law in the back completely embarrassed: You, guys........

____________

I've decided to call this trio Law's Protection Squad (LPS).

[gayuu-the-necromancer]

Ikevil Male Leads in a Job interview

WARNING: This is a joke, please don't act like this in your actual interview!

Liam:

Interviewer: "Tell me about yourself."

Liam: "My name is Liam Evans. I'm a stage actor for the past X no. of years and also works as assassin behind the scenes. I was forcefully put into a mental hospital at a very young age after I was accused of killing my parents and my butler and also burning my family mansion. Due to this, I get frequent episodes where I go completely crazy and do things out of curiosity."

Interviewer: *WTF!!?*

William:

Interviewer: "What are your strengths and weakness?"

William: "Well...I can give orders to people and force them to do whatever I want by just looking into their eyes."

Interviewer: ".........Are you implying that you possess, leadership skills?"

William: "I won't necessary call it a leadership skill because I love seeing people being free and being the master of their own actions."

Interviewer: "..........."

Interviewer: "..........O-Okay, then what are your weaknesses?"

William: "Strawberries."

Interviewer: "........."

William: "....fufu....I'm sorry, that's the only thing I can't share?"

Harrison:

Interviewer: "So Mr Harrison, why do want this job?"

Harrison: "Honestly, I just wanna a job because I want to avoid going to home because there is this annoying old man in house who constantly gives me tasks in the name of Queen Victoria."

Interviewer: "....Was it supposed to be a joke?"

Harrison: "You tell me. Am I lying or saying the true?" *takes out his strawberry milk can*

Interviewer: ".........."

Elbert:

Interviewer: "So Mr. Greetia, how do you put an elephant inside a refrigerator?"

Elbert: "..............Does putting an elephant inside...makes it beautiful?"

Interviewer: "Excuse me?"

Elbert: "I have preserved many animal skins before.......but never an elephant. .....Do you think an elephant is beautiful...?"

Interviewer: "..........Ha?"

Alphonse:

Interviewer: "Can you work under pressure?"

Alphonse: "Of course. Not only working under pressure, I can also help others in my team to work effectively."

Interviewer: "Oh, how?"

Alphonse: "I can give them blissful dreams to help them relieve their stress."

Interviewer: "B-Blissful dreams...?"

Alphonse: "Want to find out? *removes his gloves* Let's have fun together, shall we?"

Interviewer: "NO!" *runs away*

Roger:

Interviewer: "Can you tell me about a time you had to deal with an unsatisfied customer?"

Roger: "As a part of my job, I do encounter various types of patients. But there is this one bastard who is always ungrateful. He's my regular customer and always comes to me for check up and no matter how much I work hard to treat his injuries and lung problems, this son of bitch calls me a quack and then smokes right in front of me! After I treated his lungs! Seeing him makes me wanna pull out my gun, shoved it his mouth and shoot him. But I have to control myself because I'm a doctor."

Interviewer: ".............."

Roger: "Your heart rate is fast....are you okay?"

Ellis:

Interviewer: "So tell me why you quit your last job?"

Ellis: "Well....I was doing a contract job with my previous employer. But no matter how much I tried, I just couldn't make my boss happy."

Interviewer: ".....................Huh?"

Interviewer: "E-Excuse me...what kind of job were you doing before?"

Ellis: "I was working in a trading company as my boss's assistant and carry out whatever orders my boss gives me. It could range from simple collections to straight up assassination and cleaning up. But no matter how much I worked hard, my efforts couldn't bear a fruit. I couldn't make my boss happy....*sad face*

Intervierwer: "E....Erm...."

Ellis: "Will you give me a job here? I promise I'll make you the happiest person in this entire world." *smiles*

Interviewer: *runs away feeling embarrassed*

Ellis: "Did I make them sad too?" *sad face*

Jude:

Interviewer: "Phew....that was a lot...In my entire career, I have never interviewed a bunch of weirdos....*sighs* please call the next---"

*gunshot*

Interviewer: "WHAT THE HELL!? Was that a gunshot!?"

*Door opens*

CEO: "Please! please help me! He's after my life!"

Jude: "Where's that bastard who stole my money? You think you can steal my money and get away huh? Now how should I punish you?"

CEO: "Mr. Jude....please...I'm sorry...I just wanted to start my own company..."

Jude: "If you wanted to start your own company, you should have done it with your own money, you jackass. *lights his cigarette while standing in front of the 'no smoking' sign board* Tch....Usually, I would let Ellis handle these kinds of errands, but now I have to do it myself."

Interviewer: (Wait....so this guy was Ellis's...previous boss)

Jude: *Shots the CEO in the head*

Jude: "Now I'm taking over your company. Since it's technically build from my money" *laughs manically*

Interviewer: *faints*

Jude: "Hm? *looks at the fainted interviewer* What the?"

[riyangiis]

CHERRIES AND ROSES

you try and confess to ricky through a diary about your thoughts about love and your crush on ricky. (valentines special!!)

𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 , ricky x gn! reader

𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞 , fluff

𝐰/𝐜 , 2.5k

𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 , bad writing, second lead syndrome.., one-sided love, i feel like this is more abt kazumi than ricky or reader BYE..

𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 !

it wasn't hard to fall for ricky, never. he's so elegant, majestic, talented, everything! you thought that it would be a bother to be friends with him since it would get harder to hide the fact that you were astronomically down bad for him.

you weren't the only one like this. not at all. of course there were other people who like him as much as you do, he has a whole fan club.. you weren't that delusional to even show the fact that you had a crush on him or to show that you have a chance with him, you're insanely far from that. you know that there are people worthy enough to be with him, it's not bad to admire from afar. for now.

sometimes when you try to sneak a glance at him, he's already looking at you. you stop staring , or admiring, after a millisecond. you can always feel that someone is watching your every move whenever ricky is nearby. maybe you're really delusional. you've told your close friends about this problem.

"look for a little longer to be sure!"

your friend rocks you back and forth after hearing your thoughts, she seems more excited than you're supposed to be.

"do i look like i have the guts to do that?"

your friend looks disappointed in your shyness. to be fair you we're actually considering it.. but really, you don't have the guts to do that even if you wanted to do it.

"well maybe? please do it?"

your friend looks at you with puppy eyes. you roll your eyes.

"fine, just not now."

"yayy!"

(try to guess who the friend is in the end!)

"do you really like [name]?"

gyuvin asks ricky. they're currently in an empty classroom with gunwook reviewing his notes for an upcoming test. it has always been their secret meetup spot since they all became a trio.

"gyuv, i really do like them. they're funny, kind, attractive, just everything. i'm sure about this."

ricky reassures gyuvin. even though ricky is popular around the school, gyuvin is just worried that ricky might get used for fame and money. gyuvin also knows well that ricky has been in situations like that. he knows what to do.

"yeah, ricky's fine-"

yujin barges in the door, cutting off gunwook. he just got out of class after a chemistry test. everyone in the room got silent and just stared at him. the classroom was secret indeed, but they had to let yujin know. he was practically begging for them to tell him and it won't hurt to let him join?

"how's the test?"

gunwook asks yujin, breaking the awkward silence. he proudly waves his papers to gunwook, showing a noticeable 18/20 in red.

"happy?"

"phew, that long night of reviewing you didn't go to waste."

gunwook sighs relieved after having to explain everything in detail to yujin for 6 hours just for that quiz. for. free. yujin sits down beside the boys and starts talking about drama from his class.

"did you know kanghee cheated on eunji?"

gasps emitted from the boys, completely leaving the conversation about ricky's crush behind.

when february started, you bought a cute cherry notebook and turned it into a diary to write how much you like ricky and give it to him once the day comes. everyday you fill at leaat 5 pages with whatever seems romantic and cute.

you knew ricky likes diaries, you thought it would be nice to put this in his collection as a valentines gift. of course you saved some pages for him incase he wants to put anything in the diary.

it took you 3 sore fingers, a load of stickers, you preparing to get rejected, also you hoping that this will work, and other stuff. you're lucky that you don't have a busy schedule when valentines is near because this is probably your only way to confess to ricky. you're pretty embarrassed to actually give someone you have a crush on your thoughts about them when they don't even know you. whatever, you had to get this off of your chest somehow.

perfect. your diary is finished. you're planning on putting this on his desk. well, hoping that nobody would just open up and read everything that's been going on in your mind. can't do that.. you can't just put it on his locker, you don't know the code. even if you did, it's probably full of love letters that he won't even notice the notebook. gosh, i'll just ask my friends.

from what your friends said, they told you to put the diary in his bag while he's practicing. you asked your friends, kyungsoo and kazumi, to go with you. kazumi has a friend there that's also in the basketball team so you three were able to go to practice without any suspicions.

"do you think this will work?"

kyungsoo asks nervous. to be honest, you were extremely nervous as well. you've never done stuff like this before. kazumi just scoffs as if he was an expert even though he's new to this as well.

"trust me. when i'm around, we can never fail."

kyungsoo's face softens, she avoids trying to worry or ask a question like that when all she'll get is kazumi being a narcissist as usual. you're close to the court. you see gyuvin, ricky's best friend, on the way.

"[name]! you're here! did you invite your friends?"

gyuvin greeted you, he's also a part of the team. he's currently holding a soda can on his hand that's from the vending machine, is it their break right now?

"yeah! kazumi got invited by minho to watch them and kyungsoo just wanted to go with us since she had nothing to do! how's valentines for you?"

gyuvin scoffs and casually drinks the soda as if he was gets admirers all the time. gunwook walks up to him and barges in the conversation and cuts gyuvin off.

"it's going well for me, as expecte-" "he's lying."

gyuvin tries to silence gunwook and convince you that he's just as famous as his best friend is. they start bickering and forget that they were talking to you in the first place.

"let's just go, we can't waste time."

kazumi whispers to you and kyungsoo as a signal to escape the whole thing. you finally entered the basketball court. you check the seats where ricky's bag usually is. some places are with admirers. too suspicious but you can fit in somehow.

"let's go there."

kyungsoo pointed at an empty spot that's not noticeable and you three can easily watch your surroundings. it's the spot that kristine recommended. as soon as you three were about to go up to the bleachers, ricky walks up to you.

"[name]? out of all the days you decided to see us practice, it's before valentines?"

"we're supposed to be out there gossiping about the confession wall but [name] insisted on going here. i also got invited by minho so i have no choice. kyungsoo just has nothing to do so she followed us."

kazumi offers an explanation, a fake one to be specific, he's a really good actor you have to admit. ricky looks at the cherry notebook you held in your hand, it reads "for you ᰔ." he starts to become curious about the notebook.

'who will you give that to? is it someone from the basketball team?' ricky was about to ask but just sucked it in. it's not his business anyway, you might get uncomfortable.

"alright. see you!"

ricky goes back to his seat and relaxes after a tiring practice. he's still thinking about that notebook, 'did you come here to confess to someone? is it him? gosh, don't get your hopes up quanrui. it's just some.. silly notebook.' he looks back to the three of you, mainly you. he just brushes it off and told himself to focus on practice.

you're finally free from the.. conversations. you don't hate talking to ricky or gyuvin, it's just weird considering the whole reason you went to watch basketball practice is.. you know it. just when you guys were about to go to the seat kristine recommended before it gets taken by.. another admirer, minho stops you from doing so.

"sorry, i just need kazumi for a minute."

kazumi signals for you and kyungsoo to just go to the seats and he will follow later. you nod and leave him and minho be. minho grabs kazumi's hand and gently drags him to a private spot.

"how's the plan going?"

minho asks quietly.

"we haven't even started yet, people like you just keep on disturbing us."

kazumi scoffs, what an introvert (loner)..

"sorry, just let me know if anything happens okay? you can go now."

"also i saw ricky looking at the notebook. just so you know."

kazumi nods and quickly goes to the two.

"i'm back."

kazumi sits down on the spot that they reserved for him. he checks his phone to see any updates from kristine.

time passes by as you watch your surroundings to find the perfect moment to sneak up and hide the diary in ricky's bag. eunha distracting yoonmi, the basketball team focused on practice, others just hanging around the bleachers to find a not really crowded place to review or just have time to theirselves. this is perfect.

"i think i should go do it."

as soon as you stood up and try to walk away, kazumi grabs your hand and drags you back. he grabs your other hand. he's now holding both of your hands.. or wrists?

"don't do something stupid or mess up. i'm counting on you."

"err.. ok?"

he lets you go, kyungsoo just gives you two thumbs up and a pearly smile. you quickly get down and start your 'sneaky' mission. you try your best not to get attention. you sneak to the side of the bleachers, near ricky's bag. you stop for a second.. kazumi looks at you confused, why did you stop?

how exactly do you put it inside his bag without getting noticed? no wonder kazumi warned you before you went here.. you slowly walk closer to the bag, lift it a little, slowly put the notebook under, adjust the bag so that the only way you'll see the notebook is when you lift it up.

you look back at the two, kazumi stares at you giving you a 'seriously?' look while kyungsoo just gives you an ok sign. whatever. what happens happens. it's good enough.

you walk back to kazumi and kyungsoo. you remain standing in front of them, waiting for the signal to leave the place since you honestly can't stay here anymore.

"let's just go, it's boring here. i'll tell minho first."

you finally got out of that place. you're currently going to the school playground to meet with the others. when you three arrived you see haruki up the place with the slide because the signal is great there, rin and jiwon in the seesaw, kristine in the swings.

"you're back!!"

haruki rushes to get out and hug you, jiwon rapidly gets up and hugs kyungsoo, rinjusy gets out the seesaw and calmly walk up to her brother.

"kazu we.. need to talk."

rin drags kazumi to a private place in the playground where no one would hear their conversation.

"are you okay with this thing? after all you liked [name].. you sure you can handle everything?"

rin questions kazumi worried. kazumi just smiles and tries to reassure his younger sister.

"yeah, i don't see [name] that way anymore. i've already got my eyes on someone else.."

"you sure?"

kazumi nods, not wanting to be a bother to his sister.

"okay. i'll let you be. let's go back to the others and tell them we'll go home. or maybe we can hang out? we haven't went out that much recently.."

"yeah, let's go to that café with the cute bunnies. my treat."

practice is finally over. no admirers around, fresh air. he was about to get his bag to get changed. when he lifted it, he saw a notebook. a cherry notebook. with that same note. was that for.. him? no way.. he opens the notebook to read what's in it.

a diary about my.. love life? what i think about love?

to: ricky

from love: [name] ᰔ

he closes the notebook. planning to read it when he gets home.

today is finally valentines. you're kind of nervous and scared that you'll get rejected. but you don't really expect ricky to like you back anyway, there's other people better than you. don't get your hopes up.

you entered the classroom, seeing a lot of chocolates, flowers, and whatever gifts people give on valentines. ricky's desk catches your attention. it's full of love letters, diy gifts, crochet roses, candies, and other stuff. near his desk was a cherry notebook.. a cherry notebook? in his hand.

you swiftly look away and rush to your seat. still having the feeling that someone.. ricky is staring at you. perhaps you should try what your friend, rin, told you. to look at him.. longer than usual. you look over to ricky still reading the diary, he's currently somewhere around the middle. he stops reading and looks at you, he then smiles. not his usual smirk like you see him do with others. a genuine smile.

he signals you to look under your desk. you quickly do it without any hesitation, curious about what kind of stuff he put there. you see roses and a piece of paper. you get them and put them on your desk to see it clearly. the bouquet is full of paper roses and crochet roses surrounding the real rose in the middle. you see the same note that you put on the front of the diary, "for you ᰔ."

you open the paper that comes with it. it's a page from the diary, you can tell because of the cherries scattered around it. a piece of ripped paper on the empty space. it's the first page of the diary, except he put correction tape over the original names and reversed it. the actual paper is a page titled "what i think about love ─ flowers." the change of handwriting is seen at the bottom, it's ricky's.

after reading the whole thing, you look back at ricky, who's admiring you in pure adoration. you smile back at him and keep the roses and the paper before your strict teacher scolds you. you nod, his smile grows bigger. but your interaction gets interrupted by that exact strict teacher.

"that's how it all started."

ricky ended the story. your friends (not the anti-romantics and the broskis they know it all..) were curious about ricky's valentines and anniversary gift.

"happy valentines and.. anniversary."

ricky gives the diary to you. the diary is now full with your side and ricky's side. it's finally done. when you opened the book, the first page was the page that led him to give you multiple roses on that exact day. you smile at the precious memory. the one that started it all. you never had to worry about anything after all.

[tia-amorosa]

Episode 27: Worries about Michael

12:13 PM. On this Monday, in addition to the regular lessons, there were also two lessons in which the children from Year 3 went to the school garden together with Ethan and Michael. There they were to learn what individual plants are called, how to care for them, what can be made from some of them and which ones should be avoided.

Michael was in his element. He knew his way around ornamental plants as well as useful plants. A well-trained botanist and gardener. And he enjoyed the distraction with the children, who were always asking him questions about one flower or vegetable variety or another.

Time passed quickly and the school day was over. After the two of them had left the building, Michael took a deep breath, almost as if relieved. “huu, done”/ "everything okay? Was it exhausting for you with all the kids?“/ ”Well, I had to talk more than at my actual job. But otherwise… It was okay. I'm just really tired."

Ethan and Michael walked slowly towards the parking lot. “Could it be that you've been having trouble sleeping lately? You don't look as rested as you should every morning”/ "I know. Yes, I've been sleeping a bit worse than usual lately. But I think it will get better.“/ ”I hope so for your sake. Sleep is really important".

Michael thought it was nice that Ethan asked how he was, but he didn't want to go into any more detail. He would rather think about it later. “Why did you park so far away this morning?”/ “because I don't like using the parking lot next to the school, the teenagers like to use the cars as a place to sit or test their pens on the car paint”/ “hnhn, on the other hand, we were probably pretty pious as teens….”/ “hehe, definitely”.

Later. “So, how were your lessons together today?”/ “Oh, really good, the kids thought it was great for a change to have someone there who knows a bit more about flowers than I do”/ “hn, and how was it for Micha?”/ “He was focused the whole time, but… The two hours really wore him out”.

“So he was very exhausted?” Holly asked curiously and a little worried. "Yes, also because he could hardly sleep properly again last night. I think… there's probably more to it than that“/ ”Maybe he and Peter Morgen I know more“/ ”Tomorrow?“/ ”Peter's going for a check-up and will take him with him straight away.“/ ”Oh, I see… I was only there three months ago. Everything's fine“/ ”hn, I know".

“Have you actually spoken to your mother on the phone yet?”/“no, she hasn't had time yet… maybe I'll tell my father first”/“I bet he'll be happy to have a grandchild.”/ "hm, yes, maybe. My parents always had high expectations, but not that I would become a mother so early. They always said I should have a career first…“/ „well, that's parents, hn“.

"I'm just going to use the pregnancy time to read through a few more medical books. I'm also in constant contact with the senior doctor at the hospital…And I'm really grateful that they still want me".

“Yes, you're really lucky.”/ "Mhm. I hope nothing dramatic comes out of Michael's case. I'm less worried about Peter's health. “/ ”What do you think he might have?“/ ”Well, as far as being exhausted… Of course little sleep, stress… deficiency symptoms or other illnesses.“/ ”Phew, that could be anything".

"Yes, there are countless symptoms and it is often difficult to find the cause straight away. First you go through the common clinical pictures that are typical of certain symptoms. “/ ”I understand… But sometimes even the best doctor may not know what to do“/ ”I don't think Michael has something completely rare. Maybe it's just… burn-out?".

Ethan looked at her almost a little incredulously. "Burn-out? I can't imagine that at all with Michael. “/ ”I know he doesn't do a lot of hard physical work. But burn-out doesn't mean that you're totally physically exhausted. Sometimes your head can also burn out completely“/ ”hm, okay. Well, then we'll just have to wait and see".

"So the idea with the electric food dispenser for Nero was a really good one. He doesn't eat as much as we thought“/ ”yes, it's funny, isn't it? Be glad, otherwise we'd have a fat cat a la Garfield“/ ”he was only that fat because he ate too much lasagna, hnhn.". After tidying up the kitchen, Holly retired to the bedroom. Ethan, on the other hand, was looking forward to an evening of watching some “true crime” shows on TV. Well, who doesn't like them? For some, such shows have the effect of a sleeping pill.

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@greenplumbboblover , @solorisims , @honeywinesims ⭐

[ginnsbaker]

First off, thank you for the great month wishes! It has been a busy one for sure, so naturally, it's been kinda stressful, but I can't complain too much 😊

Secondly, found time to binge read the chapters I missed so prepare for this long ass ask 😅

"Red"

-Calling Vision a Child had me cracking up! The humor you use in this series has been really good!

-I mean, both of them are kinda valid. Y/N doesnt trust Wanda for good reason and Wanda is trying to settle in and make up for past mistakes but in her head (and in reality) Y/N won't let her.

-I'm surprised Y/N was able to block out Wanda from invading her mind. And so quickly. Impressive

-Wanda saving Y/N!!! >>>

-Wanda and Y/N working together!!! >>>

"Mind if I?"

-Wanda following around Y/N is so cute 🥺

-The way in which she finds ways to interact with her too 🥺

-Not Wanda's lil “I thought we were getting along better" 😢

-Vision, by man, respectfully, back off 🤚 lol. You and Wanda are cute and all in canon, but if I wanted that, I'd watch the movies. So, again, respectively, back off in the "J Marvel Universe"

-Wanda coincidentally went into the restaurant huh? Not saying that Y/N's anger is justified, but she is right in the fact it's kinda suspicious... *some time later at the end* I KNEW IT!!!! (<I literally said that out loud btw)

"The Twins"

-First off Y/Ns line at the start was so funny but it caught me way off guard and then Visions line caught me even more off guard, I legit looked like this 😧 Got me feeling shock right off the back lol

-Natasha and Y/Ns relationships >>>>>>

-"Wanda's eyes widened when she saw you, like a deer caught in headlights. She nodded too eagerly before excusing herself as if she was in a hurry." -OMG cute wanda!!!!

-Me the whole time at the bidding "please be wanda! Please be wanda! Please be wanda!"

-“Do you want to get out of here?” YES Y/N!!! PROGRESS!!!

-Wanda is right, Vision being with her does seem like an experiment almost. Not saying that he truly doesn't have feelings for her, but all that he's shown is more of an innate curiosity due to who/what he is.

-Also, relieved Wanda doesn't like vision romantically, don't know if I can handle that angst again 😮‍💨

-Taking her back to your apartment, huh, Y/N? 😏. Lol, in all seriousness tho, I'm happy. But knowing you, it's not gonna last is it? 🤨

-Wanda's thought in the apartment are sooo cute and wholesome 🥺 And the ones that were sad, I'm glad that she's able to talk to someone who understands about it, knowing she probably hasn't told anyone, perhaps Vision, but he can't really understand.

-Y/N and Wanda opening up to each other and being kind >>>>>>

"Vis"

-"Despite his constant presence,  it was clear that you were the one she gravitated towards, the one she focused on during conversations, her laughter a little louder, her smiles more prolonged." -ok, ok, good, good! Still no signs of recooperation on Wanda's part phew

-Wanda and Y/Ns banter >>>> Them getting along >>>>

-The "something on your face" thing? Is this leading where I think it's is? Omg, omg, omg, yes! Yes! Ye- VISON NOOOOOO!!!!

-Y/N, you didn't? And after Wanda spent the time missing you!? Oh, ok, phew!

-*sigh* I saw the self sabotaging coming but I didn't want to see it 😭

-Wanda seeing through the lies tho >>>

-“You’re right,” she whispered. “I deserve more than a coward.” -damnnnnnnnn 😢

Not gonna lie, I really missed hearing from you :) I'm happy to know you're still out there, reading the story. Thank you for feeding me this lengthy feedback. I love it :)

Red - Lol, Y/N is really young here (she's a year or two younger than Wanda), so I made sure she acts a little bratty, especially because I want to portray her growing up alongside Wanda and then how Wanda's disappearance really affected her and made her into a totally different person.

Mind if I - Y/N is something else... because if it were me being followed around by Wanda, i'd be the happiest person in the multiverse :D HAHAHHA J MARVEL UNIVERSE! that made me laugh so hard!

The Twins - "relieved Wanda doesn't like vision romantically" - technically no... but..... Anyway :D thank you for appreciating the wholesomeness of Wanda and Y/N's interactions in this chapter. I really wanted an innocent and meaningful moment for them, and it seems I got it :)

Vis - Y/N's going to regret rejecting Wanda in this chapter. Promise.

I had a great time going through your comments. Hope to see you again next week :)

[milkyst4rs]

Hi hi! Can i request diluc childe and thoma (seperate) with reader thats gentle and dosent get mad easily but whenver theyre alone they curse like a sailor over anything that made reader pissed off. Reader dosent like showing theyre anger so they release theyre anger alone and got caught by them one day (maybe even caught violently stabbing raw chicken and vegetables while making dinner hahshs)

(Sorry this was long)

You good?

diluc, childe, thoma x gn reader. crackfic

thanku for ur request! Hope u like it🫶🏽 Thomas one is so fluffy☠️ can yall tell i love him

Diluc

Flowery, angelic, soft. Those were the 3 descriptors diluc would often tell people when they would enquire about you, his s/o. You were like a saint, always understanding, talking to the children of the town, picking flowers for him everyday.

So why were you angrily cursing at a pile of burnt cookies in the kitchen?

Diluc had just gotten home from his nightly batman duties and was concerned when you didn't reply to his usual, "I'm home, dear."

He heard a commotion in the kitchen.

"I swear on the 7 fucking archons, if this next batch of cookies doesn't turn out perfect I will actually kill someone."

Diluc's eyes widened. What was going on in there? He had to see if everything was alright. He slid the door to the kitchen open.

"Dear? Is everything oka-"

"holy shit- oh hey honey! Welcome home! How was your day, love?"

Momentarily ignoring your change in vocabulary, he took a scan throughout the kitchen. A burnt mountain of chocolate chip cookies stood there on the counter.

"I, uh. I see that you're baking cookies..."

"Mhm! I got a little bored, all the ingredients I needed were all here so I thought of making something sweet for you!"

"I see, thank you darling. It seems like you're having...some trouble? I've never heard you so frustrated dear, though I must say it is quite amusing."

He said chuckling, he walked over to the burnt cookies and took out a...cheese grater? He walked back to you and pushed the cookies and grater toward you, was he expecting you to do something with this orrrr?

"Adelinde taught me this trick, if you have burnt your cookies, just grate the charred sides and it will look and taste perfect."

"Shit, really? Thanks love!"

He has no clue how your choice of words can go from vulgar to sweet and loving, but he finds it kinda hot.

Childe

You and childe were polar opposites. He was a bloodthirsty son of a bitch and you were caring and nurturing, against violence and hate.

The people of Snezhnaya have no clue how the two of you got together but hey, it seems like it's working out well.

Whenever you and your boyfriend would go out for dates, people would hesitantly greet the two of you so they don't get put on the Fatui's hit list. You noticed this, however, and decided to tell people that you aren't going to hurt or put in a bad word about them. After awhile, everyone was happy to see you waltz into their shop, taking a look around and initiating small talk.

Today, you had asked childe to help you with physical combat, he gladly accepted of course.

He brought you to his usual practice area so he could teach you tricks on a dummy. Practice went well, you managed to build up stamina and strength in your arms.

"Phew! You learn quick babe! Let's take a break, wait here I'll go get us some drinks."

He pressed a kiss on your forehead and walked out of the practice grounds. You decided to practice a little more while waiting for him.

You were fired up. Landing hits and punches on the dummy like it was your worst enemy.

"Fuckin' bitch."

A kick to the head.

"Argh! Yeah that's right, cry little fucker!"

A punch to the jaw.

This was fun! It's a great stress reliever too.

While you were cursing at the poor dummy, unbeknownst to you, your lovely boyfriend was standing behind a wall giggling at your vulgar choice of words.

He had come back 3 minutes ago, no harm in watching his precious s/o completely obliterate his training dummy right?

"I didn't know you were such a fighter [name]! You can land hits physically and mentally, very impressive sweets."

You flushed the moment you saw childe walk to you.

"Don't you dare tell anyone about this. I was in the zone."

Childe chuckled and passed you your drink,

"Ok ok! You're really cute when you get all fired up ya' know?"

Thoma

Ah my sweet sweet boy. He thought he knew everything about you, that you two were made for eachother. Imagine his shock when he sees you repeatedly stabbing a boiled chicken while cursing at it.

Where did the soft and loving [name] go? Is the chicken okay? (Obviously not since it's boiled but thoma is too concerned to think logically.) He remembered you saying that you'd be the one making dinner today, he's never seen this kind of cooking method before. Ah! Maybe you're using a technique from...what's his name? Gordon Rambly? Corden Ramsly?

He jumped out his thoughts and rushed to your side, worried that you might stab your hand accidentally.

"[name]! What's going on?? Are you alright?"

"Oh! Thoma! Thank the archons, please help me. This dumb crusty ass of a chicken won't cook properly! I've been trying to make it nice and tender but IT KEEPS. GETTING. STIFF."

Thoma's eyes went wide as frisbees.

"Ah! [name], mind your language! People can hear you! And, the water has got to boil on medium heat, you set it way to high!"

"I DID SET IT ON THE STUPID MEDIUM HEAT THINGY. IT'S THE FUCKING CHICKENS FAULT!"

"Shh! Okok, come here. Calm down.."

He pulled you in for a warm hug, immediately your mind went blank at your anger dissipated. You felt him press a kiss to the crown of your head and you blushed.

"Sorry, I've just been a little irritated today.."

He laughed and held you closer.

"It's ok love. Come on, let's make dinner together!"

"But I wanted to make this awesome meal for you so you could relax...now you have to do all this. Sorry.."

He lifted your chin with his thumb and index finger, his gaze soft and loving.

"I am always at peace when I'm with you, love. No matter how mad you get."

He mumbled the last part but you heard it and giggled, leaving him a sweet kiss on the lips.

[your-divine-ribs]

SFW Alphabet: C for Caring

C= Caring (How do they take care of you when you're not feeling well?) // Words 2.2k // Your bf Van looks after you when you have a bad period

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As soon as you wake up you know. In fact that was likely the reason you'd woken up so early. You suck in a sharp inhale through gritted teeth as you turn over in bed, simultaneously pulling your knees up bent into your body until you're curled up into a foetal position. Still the pain wracks you. Sharp, visceral stabbing pains in your lower abdomen that make you groan out loud.

"Babe? You awake? I was gonna leave you to have a lie-in this morning."

You feel the bed dip down as your boyfriend shifts beside you, his body pushed right up against yours, an arm snaking around your waist. Usually you'd welcome an early morning cuddle, stretching out your limbs and snuggling into his comforting warmth, but this isn't one of those times. You groan again and bat his hand away, replacing it with your own which instinctively rubs circles on your belly. It doesn't ease the pain but you carry on regardless, pressing your fingers into your skin like you can somehow dig out the discomfort.

"What's up love? You alright? You're not sick are ya?"

"No," you grumble out, smushing your face into your pillow, wincing as another pain shoots through you. "Got my bloody period haven't I? I must've got my dates mixed up. Thought I was due on next week."

"Phew, at least you're not pregnant then!"

You can hear the relief in your boyfriend's words, your head twisting around immediately, fast enough to give you whiplash. "You what?"

He's risen up to kneel on the bed beside you, smiling down on you. "Well... you know... when we got carried away the other week when we got back from the pub and you said you couldn't remember whether you'd taken your pill 'cause you were drunk..."

He trails off then, his smile quickly fading as he sees your eyes narrow at him, your downturned mouth and your brow creased in disbelief. "I'm bloody dying here and all you can do is go on about how you're off the hook for not knocking me up!"

His eyes widen immediately, he looks like the wind's been knocked out of him and to be honest you wish you could knock it out of him. You suffer terribly with your periods. It's not just the cramps and the bloating and the achey tender boobs, you also get the mood swings, and they can range from sulky moodiness to incandescent rage to blubbering inconsolable mess... and sometimes all three in the space of ten minutes. The worst part of it is you know damn well why you're feeling cranky, but hormones aren't to be reasoned with. Try as you might to pull yourself out of your dire mood and back to your usual calm, happy, smiling self, it just doesn't happen.

"What d'ya mean off the hook?" Van protests, his face scrunching up. "That's a bit unfair. Can you not remember that discussion we had the other week? You know I'd love to have kids. You're the one who said you weren't ready!"

"I'm not ready!" You snap back. "We struggle enough looking after ourselves, let alone bringing a baby into the mix."

Van sighs, exasperated. "So you are actually relieved that you're not pregnant then?"

You shrug sulkily. Of course you are.

"Suppose so… but I'm still dying anyway... not that you care."

"Of course I care," he murmurs, dipping his head down so he can press a small kiss to the skin of your exposed shoulder. "Let me look after you today, yeah, and I'll show you just how much I do."

It's the way he says it, the genuine concern in his eyes and the tender way he pulls the bedsheets back over your body, tucking you in and promising you a day of pampering before he leaves the room that makes your heart warm. It chases away the hormonal fog that's hanging over you and you thank him gratefully as he returns with a steaming hot cup of tea and a couple of paracetamol in his outstretched palm shortly afterwards.

You hoist yourself up into a sitting position, swallowing down the painkillers and sipping at the tea, watching him pottering around the bedroom. He opens drawers and the wardrobe, taking out items of clothing and laying them on the bed before turning to you with a smile. "I know ya like to lounge around in my comfy clothes when you're feeling like this."

You can't help but smile back. You're always pinching his clothes, but as much as you'd like to lie around all day in one of his over-sized band tees and a pair of his sweatpants you know you can't. You groan inside as your mind dredges up all the chores you had listed in your head to do today.

"I'd love to have a lazy day but I've got so much to do. I need to get up and get moving." You reluctantly peel back the duvet, ready to rise up on to your feet but you're stopped in your tracks by a sharp, gnawing pain in your gut and you bend over, hissing out curses. "Ahh... fuck."

"You're not doing anything today, love. You're going to take it easy."

Van's voice is gentle but stern and you look up quickly. "But it's only my period. Seriously, I've got loads to do. I can't just abandon all my plans..."

"Yes you can, I'm sure it's nothing that can't wait." Then he cracks a cheeky grin. "Anyway... I thought you were dying?"

That makes you laugh. "Okay... so maybe I was being a little over-dramatic!"

As if on cue the hollow twisting ache inside of you increases and you shoot up a hand to grasp at your stomach, grimacing with the pain. Van's smile quickly falls away.

"Ain't nothing dramatic about it, babe. You're staying home and resting, and that's an order. You're always on the go, rushing about for everyone else. You need to take some time out once in a while."

"But..."

"No buts," he cuts in, and you pout at him sulkily and roll your eyes even though you're secretly pleased. "Now I'm gonna run you a bath and you're gonna relax... okay?"

"Okay Mr Bossy," you smirk back at him playfully.

The bath is heavenly and you sigh blissfully as you sink down into the warm water, leaning back against the tub. Van takes his place kneeling down, elbows propped up on the edge of the bath so you can chat whilst you lie there. It's exactly what you need and after a while the warmth of the water and the effects of the painkillers start to soothe your pain to no more than a muted dull ache.

"How you feeling now?" Van enquires.

"Mmm... much better already... thank you. This is nice... really nice."

He shifts where he kneels. "Come on then, lean forward, put ya head back."

"Huh?" You ask, but you're already doing as instructed, straightening up, the water swirling around you as you bring up your knees, wrapping your arms around them. "You're not washing my hair again are you? I'm not a baby, I can manage it myself ya know."

"I know," he says, and you can hear the grin in his voice as he speaks. "But I also know how much you love me doing it... and you are a baby... my baby."

You chuckle at that. "You soppy bugger."

You tease him when he's soft like this but you love it. He knows you're not normally one to be babied and you're fiercely independent usually, but sometimes when you're grumpy and hormonal there's nothing you like more than to be fussed over and taken care of. You feel a glow of affection radiate through you as you tip your head back and feel the warm water cascade down over your hair and your shoulders, his long supple fingers massaging the fragrant shampoo into your locks.

"Close your eyes, don't wanna get shampoo in 'em."

"Mmm... feels really nice," you murmur, shutting your eyes and luxuriating in the feeling. "You do take good care of me."

"Ah I know love, it's a tough job but someone's gotta do it," he chuckles.

After he's rinsed the shampoo from your hair he tells you that he's just got to nip out to the shop and he leaves you in the bathroom to finish up. You lie back to soak peacefully for a while, but then you're aware that the ache in your gut has been replaced by a different sensation as a loud rumble takes you by surprise. That's the other thing about your period. Even though you feel bloated you feel like you could eat until you pop. All of a sudden your carefully selected nutritious and balanced diet goes out of the window to be replaced by cravings for all manner of unhealthy snacks. Sugary, salty, stodgy... if it's bad for you then you want it.

You pull the plug and rise up, wrapping yourself in a fluffy towel before making for the bedroom, smiling to yourself when you see what Van's laid out on the bed for you. There's his old faded ‘The Streets’ hoodie that's always been big enough on him let alone you. You recall teasing him about it when you first met, not sharing his deep reverence of Mike Skinner and his straightforward lyrics. Now he's the one who teases you as it's your favourite item of clothing to wear despite your dislike for the music. It's so loose and cosy, and more importantly it just reminds you of him, you practically live in it when he's away on tour. He's also laid out a pair of his sweatpants next to some fluffy novelty socks that Mary purchased for you last Christmas with a matching set for her son. And of course... most importantly of all, there's a small pile of necessary products, various sanitary towels and tampons. You giggle to yourself as you select what you need, picturing him radiating panic the first time you’d ever asked him to go to the shop to pick you up some pads, too wracked with cramps to move due to another brutal period. How he'd come back with a carrier bag bursting with every kind of women's hygiene product your local Asda had stocked, mumbling on red-faced about not having a clue about different flows and whether you wanted 'with wings' or without. "I've never been so out of depth in my life love," he'd admitted... but since you moved in together he takes it all in his stride.

You're just pulling the hoodie over your head when you hear the front door shut and his voice calling out, "I'm home! You out the bath yet? Wait till ya see what I've got!"

You find him in the living room, and when he hears you enter the room he looks up, mile wide grin splitting his face in two as he proceeds to empty out a carrier bag on to the sofa. There's crisps and chocolate bars and biscuits, every kind of tempting calorie-laden snack your hungry belly desires.

"Bloody hell!" You exclaim. "Look at all that lot! I can practically feel my cholesterol level rising just looking at it. What's all this for?"

"Well I know you have these cravings, and I wasn't sure what ya fancied so I just thought I'd buy a selection to be on the safe side." He shrugs, laughing. "I might have gone a little bit over the top actually..."

"You're not kidding!" You giggle, flopping down on the sofa next to him. "I've not even had breakfast yet, but those Doritos look really tempting... oh god Van, you're such a bad influence... but it's so sweet of you."

"Only the best for you love. Thought we could just camp out on the sofa all day... maybe re-watch Stranger Things?" He smiles as you nod enthusiastically. "Told ya I was gonna look after ya today didn't I? Anything you want... all day long."

You narrow your eyes at him, feigning suspicion. "Oh it's like that is it... what you after, eh?"

He raises his hands up, eyes wide. "Nothing I swear..." A pause before a mischievous grin takes over as he lowers his voice like you're not supposed to hear his after-thought. "And I wanna keep ya sweet... don't wanna get on the wrong side of one of your legendary hormonal rages!"

"Fuck off!" You cry, grabbing for a cushion and launching it in his direction, bursting into a fit of laughter as it catches him square in the face, knocking his head back and mussing up his hair.

Laughing devilishly you reach for another cushion to pummel him with but he dives across the sofa at you, knocking the snacks aside in the process. He catches you around the waist, driving you back until you're lying flat on your back with him hovering over you. You're both laughing, and all of a sudden you're almost thankful for having an excuse to spend a lazy day with him, giggling as he plants a small, sweet kiss on your lips before pulling away to gaze down on you with affection.

"Bloody love ya Y/N," he murmurs. "Have I told ya lately?"

You squirm underneath him, your heart fit to burst. "Yeah... you tell me all the time... not that I'm complaining."

You crane your neck upwards to scatter a few kisses on his jawline. "And I love you too."

[chanothy]

Butler's Christmas 2042

Episode two

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One day nearing Christmas, i was invited by Lono to come to the town of Espoir.  As Lono says it seems like the whole town is decorated for Christmas.

(Carriage stopping noise)

LONO :: My Lord, we’ve arrived in town!

LONO :: Please watch your step as you get off.

[Thank you]

Espoir, the center land

Step….step…step..

LONO :: Wow, just like Espoir before Christmas!  There are a lot of people in the market

LONO :: Lord. Please hold my arm tightly so you don’t fall, even if you get pushed

LONO :: It will probably be especially busy near popular items!

[Thank you, Lono]

LONO :: Even so, the town is completely filled with the Christmas atmosphere

LONO :: The ingredients on display in the stores are all typical CHristmas dinner items

LONO :: What should i make for Christmas dinner this year

LONO :: I’ll keep the standard menu in mind… is there anything you’d like to eat, Lord?

[Hmm, i guess so…]

LONO :: Hehe, when someone asks you “What do you want to eat?” it’s hard to decide

[Yeah, i’ll think about it]

LONO :: Please feel free to tell me anything!  You don’t have to be shy!

LONO :: Ah, i mean…. Will you be spending Christmas at the mansion this year?

LONO :: If possible, i would like my master to spend some time relaxing at the mansion

LONO :: Please enjoy each and every Christmas dish slowly….

LONO :: Of course, i have prepared a preset for you!  Hehe, the contestants are still a secret though.

[I’m sorry if i made you do that]

LONO :: That’s terrible, my Lord, I'm the one who feels so sorry!

[Lono? Why?]

LONO :: Because….

LONO :: Thanks to you, Master, i am able to live such a fulfilling life every day…. The only thing i can do is cook and give presents.

LONO :: Lord…?

[I get a lot from Lono]

Lono always…. Does his best for me.  As feelings of gratitude welled up inside me…i suddenly had the idea of giving Lono a gift in return.  It was just a idea, but…. I told Lono that I wanted to give something back.

LONO :: My lord, give me something in return….

LONO ::........Um… I think that this is probably a situation that a butler should not take seriously…

LONO :: But…. well, if you, Master, want to give something back to me

LONO :: From here on, i don’t want people around me to hear me

[Understood]

Lono quietly comes close to my ear

LONO :: If you’d like, would you like to go on a date with me?

[Date?]

LONO :: ….Yeah, it’s a date.

LONO :: It’s not random idea… it’s something i’ve been thinking about for a long time.

LONO :: Is it true?  As proof of this, i have thought up plan for dates with you many times before

LONO :: I haven’t actually done it yet though…

LONO :: What do you think….?  A date with me… are you not interested, Master?

[I’m happy…. Let’s go on a date]

LONO :: Heheh… that was good! I was sure my master would say that.

LONO :: Ok!  Now that that’s decided, we need to make some plans!

LONO :: Let’s have as much fun as we can together on the day!

[Yeah!]

LONO :: ….Hutu. Ha… that was good

[Yeah?]

LONO :: Ah, ah… sorry!  I was just talking to myself, but…

[Was it good…?]

LONO :: Um, well….

LONO :: Actually, i’ve been wondering for a long time when I should ask you out on a date.

LONO :: But i just can’t make up my mind…

LONO :: See, timing is important, isn’t it?

LONO :: If i get turned down….then….

[Hehe….]

LONO :: Oh my Lord, that made me laugh!

[Lono thinks the same way]

LONO :: I’ll think about it! Since i’m serious this…. It makes me feel down.

[I’m more than happy to hear that]

LONO :: Damn… let’s stop talking about this!

[Yeah]

LONO :: Phew.. hehehe….

[Hehehe]

LONO :: Ah, i’m so relieved. I’m so glad.

LONO :: Ah, that’s right, my lord….can you please listen to me one more time?  Hehe, i’m sorry….

LONO :: Let’s keep our date a secret between the two of us

[....!]

LONO :: Sharing secrets like this is sure to add some spice to your date and make it more fun.

LONO :: Hehe….how is it?  I think about it a lot too, don’t I

LONO :: I told my master that it was a way to give back to me, but…

LONO :: Personally, i see it as a opportunity to entertain you in a way that i normally can’t

LONO :: Oh no… i said “date” out loud.

And then, Lono and i made a secret promise. We enjoyed our time alone together.  

[dramadramallama]

Love Supremacy - brain rot part 3 (hopefully that's it, last part, i'm done PHEW)

As stated here, the story within a story structure makes for a cool viewing experience. Different readings for different levels.

Layer 1 - Myung-ha abandons himself Layer 2 - Limbo: an intermediary, temporary, blurry state Layer 3 - The Game, roleplaying yourself (Layer 4 - Us, watching the show haha)

It grants both the audience, and the characters a chance to get a new perspective. 

As Myung-ha sinks into himself, he has to rise back up.

The game framing is interesting, as it makes Myung-ha an active participant in his own fate. He is more likely to act in the safety of a game, with defined, clear goals, and “easy” missions to complete on the side of the main quest. It compartmentalizes the universe in neat little game notifications, and relieves some of the pressure of the hardest part of life. Finding happiness? Pfff, EASY, right?

Myung-ha is given the opportunity to do what all of us have probably wished at one point: re-start, from the latest save point, where it all went wrong. As argued in part one, the characters aren’t just words on paper, or pixels in a game. They have agency, just like Myung-ha.

1. Mirrors/Symmetry

2. Fate, Free Will, and Happiness

▶️3. Game/Reality

Very soon, it appears the lines between the so-called game and so-called reality are getting extremely blurry. 

First, the stakes are incredibly high for a simple game. The penalty is death. 

Myung-ha doesn’t seem fazed by the threat of death, he’s not scared of it. It could be because it's "just a game," but I personally think it's because he's technically already "dead." He ignores the penalty and focuses on his mission(s) at face value. Subconsciously, he works towards changing his own fate, and he gets there!

Debuffs (negative effects) need to be corrected

His efforts are slightly slowed by “debuffs.” These incidents happen due to Yeo-woon’s general dislike for everyone (including himself). They slow the process down enough to teach Myung-ha how to build friendships and relationships. The trick here is that Myung-ha is supposed to learn by proxy, through Yeo-woon’s self-love journey, how to love and be loved, and speak his true feelings.

“Bad” things seem to happen because Yeo-woon isn't quite ready for that unstoppable wave of affection Myung-ha unleashes. At first, the debuffs are incredibly mild and inoffensive (Fondness/Affection level around -10 or -5 = a LEAF falling on his face, a defective streetlight, and spicy tteokbokki lmao) and are easily transformed into something positive, bringing them closer.

But Yeo-woon’s affection is directly related to how honest Myung-ha is with himself and others. For example, he is disappointed to realize the urgency of Myung-ha’s text was fake (="Myung-ha doesn't trust me like I trust him"), and he doesn’t reassure Yeo-woon about the fact that he smells like someone else (lol cat energy). By refusing to open himself up to be cared for, it backfires with direct consequences. 

Myung-ha is allergic to listening to his own advice. All "do as I say, not as I do." When he told Yeo-woon "when someone cares for you, just accept it, why do you have to [question it?]" I almost screamed. We're all mental health experts when it comes to someone other than ourselves lol.

As for most things in life, the answer is balance. His side quests involve, for example, making other friends, who can be reliable and provide help in return. Kyung-hoon helps with a part time job and Sang-won offers to drive him to Yeon-woo.

Also interesting to note, his knee jerk reaction to anyone trying to enter his sphere is to close himself off, keep some distance. The above is in response to someone using casual honorifics (hyung/oppa).

Kyung-hoon, as if expressing Myung-ha's interiority, explains he's ok with long distance dating. Why? Simple: he likes his boyfriend, and wants to enjoy every moment until it ends. This is in direct opposition to what Myung-ha chooses: he places the certainty of pain/suffering above the mere possibility of happiness.

(...relatable tbh)

Myung-ha's inner desires clash with his depressive state constantly, and it gets worse after Yeo-woon’s affection levels dramatically drop from a positive number, back to zero, and then negative again, due to Myung-ha struggling to accept, and balance his own feelings. Too much love for everyone but himself, too scared to need anyone who might end up leaving him. The debuffs get more serious (Grandma gets hospitalized), and he starts fainting. Myung-ha is falling back into old traps, and like vicious circle, by trying to fix the errors incorrectly, in turn, makes the system shut down.

Thankfully, he does come to understand things remain worthy, even though he cannot have them forever.

The mysterious texts from an unknown number

Myung-ha faints several times, like things aren't quite going right. The nonsensical texts keep pouring in.

These read, to me, like close friends/family grieving, like they're in a columbarium (?). Besides the one from his sunbae at the end, they're all unsigned. There's one text saying they have "followed someone wearing the same clothes as [Myung-ha], knowing it couldn't be [him]", and one about a broken vase. Are they all from his sunbae, relaying the things said to him once? Or after his death? At his funeral? As a prayer? Thinking of him?

While the game server experiences extreme instability, memories, “real-life” happenings parasite the safety of the game.

Very personal elements keep permeating the game play; lines go beyond blurry, and disappear entirely.

Elements outside of the game keep popping up. Soon, the edges of the gameplay aren’t so clear-cut anymore, as Myung-ha gets more precise with defining happiness. His own handwriting shows up in the game notifications.

The answers are his own: he filled in the blanks himself. But he constantly tries to apply them to someone else.

It becomes impossible to dissociate the game from Myung-ha’s existence. I’m sure I haven’t caught them all, but there are many instances where Myung-ha's reality bleeds into the game.

Bubbly, water sounds are heard at key moments, and before long, his "memories" with his sunbae also get a underwater backdrop. To say nothing of the water/wave imagery around Myung-ha.

His world is leaking through the seams, the wave is rolling him over, and he’s sinking deeper. Which way will he come up? Water symbolism is always, MUAH, chef's kiss.

He is given ultimate freedom - a symbolic pen, to overwrite the program, and solve the system errors

Myung-ha for better or for worse, whether he likes it or not, is in control, quite literally, of the game, and by extension, of his life. When he starts to understand he's the origin of the errors, he panics, chooses to end it early, and saves Yeo-woon's fate over his.

That same pen has been used to write all the answers to the questions that appear in the game. He chooses Yeo-woon over himself. The game fails, the universe wavers. Beautiful contradiction: he fights to stay. Just like the way he regretted it after walking into the water. His true intentions come bubbling back up to the surface, and he runs to Yeo-woon, away from death and towards life. He doesn't want to disappear.

Time's up

In the previous post, I went more in depth about how he only gives, never takes. He doesn’t reach out to be pulled out of the water, thinking himself to be alone, and his system slowly starts shutting down. 

The scenes end abruptly, we jump from seemingly disconnected locations, faster, while Myung-ha frantically tries to outrun his own errors. I’ve seen some criticism of the pace and editing getting a little hectic in the later episodes, but I think it was purposefully reflecting Myung-ha’s state. 

Yeo-woon, with his newfound agency, defies his own story ending. By changing the game’s core mission to “make Myung-ha happy” he counters Myung-ha's one-sided choice and the balance can be restored.

CONCLUSION // PLEASE LET THIS END

"Despite knowing the journey and where it leads, I embrace it and welcome every moment." (Ted Chiang, Stories of Your Life and Others)

It is unclear whether Myung-ha gets a redo in a new reality, or if he gets to enjoy his own personal heaven after death. The game might be a physical representation of Myung-ha’s mind. It’s as real as any other intangible concept, like love, or happiness. There's definitely something to be said about the aspect ratio changing depending on where he is, but...

But to me, it doesn’t really matter. It's not where he ends up, it's how he got there.

I love that we open with Myung-ha abandoning his life at sea, and close on him returning to the water for a new start.

And I love that Myung-ha loves his own story: on his date with Yeo-woon, he gets emotional over the movie because the Monster Croc is "an alien" (COUGH Myung-ha) who joins the Zombie Gorilla (COUGH Yeon-woo) in his world to "save it"...