#ITS LIKE THE BEST THING EVER. ALMOST FEELS LIKE A VISIT FROM THEM 💖💖💖💖💖

[cherry-bomb-ships]

Hearing a song that reminds you of f/o while in public space

[luvtak]

Dating Stray Kids

❀ seriously criminal amounts of fluff. mostly gender neutral and basically unedited :/

❀ a/n this took years cause theres so many of them but i hope it doesn’t flop 💖💖 love you guys!!!

❀ w/c 2419

Chan: You were never even dating this man, you went from friends to married in like three days—one day you were single and then you were a mother to seven boys. So many days sitting in his studio listening to what he’s conjured up. Never leaves in the morning without giving you a kiss. Always looking out for you, walks on the busy side of the street and puts his hand up to shield your head when you get in the car. Listens so attentively whenever you’re speaking to him. Wraps you up in his clothes and the warmest blankets when you say you’re cold. When he can sleep, he lays directly on top of you. Is always asking how you are and genuinely wants to know all your daily ailments. Slightly teases you then hugs you so tight if he sees it annoyed you. Will kiss you anywhere and everywhere, then gets shy when he realizes you’re not alone. Is interested in all your interests. Hands are never kept to himself; he is all over you 100% of the time, always smiling when you’re around. Brings home little trinkets from tour that made him think of you. Writes you songs, unlike Jisung they are really sweet and poetic. Calls you all sorts of little names and giggles when you smile about it. Cuddles with you all night even if he can’t fall asleep. Leaves blankets and snacks in his studio for when you come visit. Texts you to watch channies room then gets shy when you actually do. Miraculously pulls out an extra sweater for you and pretends like he doesn’t always carry one around for you. Always has an arm around you or a hand in your pocket. Cradles you like a baby when you’re sad. He just loves you sm and takes care of you like your another one of his little ducks.

Minho: So lovely, but also your nemesis—kisses you then tells you your hair looks silly, or your outfit doesn’t match. Packs you lunches and reminds you to bring a coat. Is always telling you to text him when you get home, he doesn’t want to be controlling but he gets so worried. Says I love you first then acts all cocky when you say it back. I feel like he does things for you under the guise of you doing it wrong, when the truth is he just likes doing things for you. Never shows physical affection in front of other people but speaks to you in the sweetest tone, it’s almost more intimate. Washes your face for you and helps put you into pajamas when you’re too sleepy to do it. When you can’t sleep, he’ll lay next to you and tell you funny stories until you pass out. Kisses you all over your face when you’re sad. Fiddles with all your jewelry, he’s so gentle with it you don’t notice until you realize a ring is missing and see it on his pinkie. Thinks you’re so cute, sometimes he can’t help but talk to you like you’re one of his cats. Hugs you so so so tight and presses soft kisses in your hair. Tells you he misses you then threatens you to not tell anyone what he said. Takes you on special dates for no reason other than to make you smile. Calls you a certain pet name so often sometimes the boys forget its not your name. He not so secretively treasures you and makes sure you know when his teasing goes a little too far—you’re just so precious to him it’s hard for him to express in words.

Changbin: Super domestic and accepting. You could seriously tell him anything and he’d be like “okay, that’s great, honey!” Takes you to the gym with him and kisses you after every set. Loves sitting and doing nothing with you. Genuinely thinks you’re the most wonderful thing he has ever encountered. Constantly trying to impress you: flexing when he knows you’re looking, telling his best jokes when you’re around, bringing home expensive dinners. Pulls you into his arms to dance while you cook for him. Your biggest hype man and will never hear you say anything negative about yourself. Is always trying to pick you up, you could be dating for five years, and he'd still be giving out pick up lines. Whenever you hurt yourself, he’s going to kiss it better, no matter how dramatic it is—you have a splinter, here’s a kiss! You’re in the hospital, another kiss! Pretends to like things just because you do. Literally never says no to you. He talks about you so much; all the boys know everything about you before they even meet you. Every time he sees you, he’s going to lift you up and spin you around like you’re in some cheesy movie just so you’ll laugh. Always hugging you. #1 advocate for daily naps just so you can cuddle. Talks about your future like its already set in stone, like you’re getting married no matter what. Is so proud of you and the fact you’re together—Only has good things to say. Gifts you so many stuffed animals to cuddle with when he’s away. Calls you the most nauseatingly sweet pet names and holds you like your porcelain. You’re literally his little baby and he’s going to love and care for you if it’s the last thing he does.

Hyunjin: The most intimate and earnest boyfriend. Even if you’re the two most different people he convinces you you’re soulmates, you’re split aparts fr. Constantly playing with your hair. Tells everyone he doesn’t like skinship then wraps himself around you. Says something really sweet then acts all shy when three months later you’re watching a drama and the romantic lead says the same line. Uses your shower stuff and perfume so he can smell like you. Kisses every mole and stretch mark he can see. Whenever he sees something pretty he tells you it reminds him of you before roasting you within an inch of your life. Your house slowly becomes his house because suddenly everything he’s ever bought ends up there. CEO of romantic gestures—sends you flowers every chance he gets, writes love letters, and paints pictures. Wears a locket with your picture in it. Has a polaroid of you in his phone case. Sends you stupid tiktok’s and all he says is “it’s you.” So many bookstore and art museum dates. Late nights filled with dramas and skincare—after every step he gets a kiss! Thinks everything you say is funny. Loves you so much sometimes all he can do is cry because you’ll never know. Loves seeing you get along with the boys but as soon as one gets a little too close, he’s shooting them the biggest side eye. Always has snacks on hand for you—biggest fear is of hangry you. So tender and empathetic that when you get upset, he also starts getting emotional. Sometimes when you’re out together he gets really quiet and when you turn to see what’s wrong, he is just staring at you before he breaks out in a huge smile. Life with him is full of giggles. You’re his favorite person in the whole world and he’s yours!

Jisung: So deeply infatuated with you he couldn’t hide it even if he wanted to. Every time he looks at you, he gets all moony eyed. Is always touching you in some way—hand on your thigh while you’re eating, arm around your waist while you walk together. Has lists of movies you need to watch together in his notes app. You’re a very cozy couple, almost always in pajamas and watching a Miyazaki movie. Definitely writes you songs, but not sweet ones they’re the worst improvised lines about how much he loves you. For all his goofy antics, as soon as you’re alone he’s becomes so quietly domestic—bringing home dinners and doing facemasks. Begs you to watch scary movies with him so he can have an excuse to baby you after. Talks about you nonstop, tells the boys jokes you told him just so he can say “isn’t my s/o so funny?’ Cuddle monster—needs them or he’ll start being mean to all the boys. If you’re someone who wears heels, he’d def be the kind of boyfriend to walk barefoot in his socks so you could wear his sneakers. Pulls at your cheeks and coos like you’re a baby. Takes so many photos of you from awful angles and won’t listen when you tell him you look terrible. So many forehead kisses. Has never called you your name since you got together, it’s always baby, and if you even dare to call him Jisung he’s going to have a breakdown trying to figure out what he did. Hands are permanently linked. Never leaves a conversation without an “I love you.” He thinks the world of you, so fond of everything you are and makes sure you never forget it<3

Felix: So so so so precious. The perfect boy, so sweet and tender you could never second guess his feelings. Loves so hard and so deep that everyone who looks at the two you knows just how he feels. He’s so open with all his feelings, you almost never fight. The kind of boy who brushes your hair and rubs lotion onto your legs. Compliments you every day, and not just saying you’re pretty, but the most earth-shattering no other compliment could ever measure up compliment. Is so interested in you, tries to learn everything he can. Since you met this boy, you have not tied your own shoes once, does it for you every time. Matching everything, wants everyone to know you’re together, as if anyone couldn’t pick it up from the way he’s draped all over you. Favorite thing on earth is when you sit with him doing nothing, he could be doing something he’s done a million times, but as soon as you’re around its better. Presses the softest kisses all around your face—nose, eyes, then lips, every morning to wake you up. Sings with you so loud in the car to all your favorite songs.  #1 PDA advocate—does not care who’s around he will be affectionate. Always fiddling with your clothes. Makes you sweet treats and tells you they’re made with love. Could listen to you forever, sometimes he’ll bring up something he knows you love just so he can hear you toddling on. Buys you too many presents but will never accept you spending money on him. Never lets you walk home alone or open the door for yourself—if he can do it for you he’s doing it. Loves you so deeply you can feel it in every word.

Seungmin: Such a bully boyfriend. Never lets you live—if he can find a joke in it, he’s saying it, but at the same time never lets you second guess how he feels. While he won’t be lovey dovey all the time, but you can feel his affection in how he takes care of you—If you ask him to do something he’s going to complain, but that doesn’t mean he’s not doing it. Makes bad jokes so he can kiss the disappointment of your face. Orders your favorite for dinner and acts like its no big deal. Pretends not to but relishes in your affection. Will stop whatever he’s doing as soon as you say his name a little too seriously. Super shy with PDA but is constantly holding your hand. Is always talking about you, telling the other Kids stories about you until they have to tell him to shut up. Your biggest fan: puts up your graduation picture and top graded essay up on the fridge and is always bragging about you to others. Sings you to sleep when you’re tossing and turning. Teases you all the time but as soon as someone else does they better run for cover. Remembers every little detail about your life, even things that you’ve forgotten. Is secretly very sentimental and has all sorts of keepsakes about you and your relationship. Is not going to be all over you in public, but as soon as you’re alone he’s in your arms and telling you how much he cares about you. If you’re ever sad he’s going to be cracking all sorts of jokes just to you see you smile before he asks you what happened. He’s so silly but so so sweet, you never go a day without laughing.

Jeongin: The sweetest and cutest! Obviously super smiley, but with you his smile is somehow even bigger. Loves to match with you and help pick out your outfits. I do think if his s/o was someone who got their nails done that he’d love to pick out the design. Always packs snacks for you in his practice bag and an extra hoodie in case you get cold. While he may not be the most openly affectionate, he quite literally brings you everywhere, you’re like his third arm. Peppers sweet little kissies all over your knuckles when you’re not paying attention to him. Laughs at all your jokes even if they’re not funny. Thinks you’re the cutest!! Sends all sorts of funny pictures when he’s away so you don’t miss him too much. Constantly teases you just so he can see you roll your eyes at him. Pulls you into every photobooth he sees. Buys a bottle of your perfume to bring with him on tour. Fusses over you all the time—fixing your clothes and making sure you’re warm enough. Acts all tough in front of his hyungs but as soon as you’re alone he’s begging for cuddles. Makes playlists of all your favorite songs to play when you’re in the car. I think he’ d be too shy to call you pet names but he always says your name so soft and sweet its like he’s calling you one. Sings every love song like they’re for you. If your hair is long enough to put up in a pony tail he will tug on it, not too hard or anything, but just enough for it to be annoying. Both his wallpaper and lock screen are of you all cuddled up together. Very in love with you and even if he doesn’t express it in words everyone around you knows.

© luvtak

[warwickroyals]

CHAPTER XXVI: HEREDITARY TRAUMA

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AUTHOR'S NOTE: This part has almost 900 words, wow, I am making y'all READ. I hope you're actually enjoying it though because I had fun writing it! I think it's sort of necessary to acknowledge the points that Clarence brings up, some of those things are important for him to hear from someone.

PS - He defended Jean💖🥺

[CLARENCE] You have a decent view, at least.

[PHILLIP] What good is the view when I’m in such pain that even sunlight is painful? Doesn’t help that none of the idiots here will give me anything stronger than ibuprofen.

[CLARENCE] I think that is perfectly reasonable, given your history, don’t you think?

[PHILLIP] I’m not abusing anything if I want it for its intended purpose I . . . [sighs] Look, I’m sorry about the party, the mess I made of things

[CLARENCE] Do you honestly think I care about that right now, Phillip?

[PHILLIP] No, but people must have given you grief over it and for that I’m sorry

[CLARENCE] People can get the hell over it. I invited them into my home, they should know better than to talk badly about my family. You know I only tolerate them because of your aunt. Yet still every time I’m reminded why I left that. damn circus behind.

[PHILLIP] I can’t say I haven’t envied your position.

[CLARENCE] Ha! Craved it, more like. You ran for the hills the second your father gave you the chance.

[CLARENCE] Yet one has to wonder what you have to show for it. You left the palace but you’re still in the same place you’ve always been.

[PHILLIP] I’ve been going through some . . . difficulties.

[CLARENCE] Evidently so. I had to refill my Percocet prescription twice in one month.

[PHILLIP] I’m sorry, Uncle, but I don’t know what else you want. If you’ve come here to make me feel like shit, congrats, you’ve succeeded.

[CLARENCE] That’s just the thing, Phillip, feeling like shit is your default setting. I’m just wondering when you’ll stop apologizing and face it like a man. You’ve been cooped up in here long enough, don’t you think?

[CLARENCE] Have you ever considered returning to service? Domestically, of course. I’m assuming you still have your piloting license, which might be too generous.

[PHILLIP] God, no, I’ve had enough excitement for one lifetime, at this point I’m just trying to stay alive. Putting me in an aircraft would be reckless at best.

[CLARENCE] So, your plan is to do nothing for the rest of your life?

[PHILLIP] Circumstances haven’t forced me to really think about that. I’m not exactly strapped for cash.

[PHILLIP] Forget about money, I’m talking about purpose. You’re satisfied languishing away, never leaving your room unless it’s to visit your little bit-on-the side? Is that what you mean to tell me?

[PHILLIP] I—I’m sorry, but, how do you even know about her?

[CLARENCE] I might be old, but I’m not utterly senile, Phillip. Where else is there to go at two in the morning?

[PHILLIP] Her name is Jean and she’s not my side anything.

[CLARENCE] You care for her. I shouldn’t judge you too harshly, then, I know that feeling. To tell the truth, I see a lot of you in myself. We’re both second sons, runts of the litter. The family scapegoats. I see you making similar mistakes, of course, what would trauma be if it isn’t passed down the family line?

[CLARENCE] When I told your father that Phyllis and I intended to retire, his response surprised me. He wasn’t angry, and in turn that made me angry. I remember thinking, My God why isn’t he upset? Now I feel like the villain. Instead of looking angry, my brother looked sad, betrayed. The anger only came later when he realized that he couldn’t manipulate us into changing our minds.

[PHILLIP] I doubt my father is too saddened about my leaving, it was his idea after all.

[CLARENCE] Don’t be too certain, I’m sure you remember being admitted to a mental health ward as a child, we—

[PHILLIP] I sure do, he tried pretty hard to get rid of me, even back then.

[CLARENCE] There it is. The bitterness in your heart is revealing itself. Doesn’t it get exhausting for you?

[PHILLIP] Nope, in fact, it keeps me going out of spite, but do go on with your story, Uncle.

[CLARENCE] Your grandmother was appalled by the whole situation. She . . . viewed the hospital more like an asylum she was worried about the public stigma, if that makes sense. She made quite a fuss about it to your father and he had to sit there and take it. I remember the look on his face, it was the same look I would see thirty years later. He looked very sad, but he didn’t dare raise his voice back at her. At that moment he was a son first, king second. Our parents had raised us to stomach every once of abuse they threw at us. He looked trapped, and he has been from birth.

[CLARENCE] Your father knows his role, and he does it very well, but I can see the damage it was doing to you. Even as a child, you were a sensitive boy and he couldn’t understand that. He isn’t perfect, he’s done wrong sometimes. I’m just asking you to understand that there is no retirement for him. He and your mother are trapped the same way your brother was trapped: until death. You had the luxury to leave, so make that difference matter, Phillip, because right now? It’s as if you never even left.

[thenon-fictiondays]

ok.

you want ships, i'll give you ships

starting with something basic - asoryuu

*kisses u platonically* fuck yeah lets goooo

(spoilers for both games)

when I started shipping it if I did: oh boy probably literally from like. the very beginning. As in, the first time I watched case 1 way back in 2016 (whew has it really been 5 years :') )

my thoughts: I have spent the past 5 years having thoughts about them but in summary: hehe they touched swords

my thoughts (srs): bless Nuri Kazuya for drawing an excessive amount of official art of the two of them 🙏

What makes me happy about them: I'm such a sucker for friends to lovers, they just have such warm energy, honestly even without romantic context you can just feel the love and trust and respect they have for each other and its beautiful ;A; it blows my mind that they've only known each other for like a year before canon bc they are such an important part of each others' lives and like. Even after not seeing him for almost a year, even though he seems to be a completely different person and Ryuu has no idea wtf is going on, he still calls Kazuma his best friend in the world 😭 They carry a piece of each others' heart, they're so special to each other and it makes me so emotional 🥺💖

What makes me sad about them: Well, obviously, the fact that they end up on opposite ends of the world, for one :( also, I was so upset about how little they actually got to talk to each other in DGS2. The last case was ofc super emotionally impactful for both of them and I wanted so much for them to talk more about it one on one but they just didn't. I wrote more about this in a post that I can't find on my blog (thanks tumblr) but Kazuma brought Ryuu to England because he trusted him, and because he relied on him. Because he was about to go through the hardest thing he was ever going to have to face, and he wanted him by his side while he did it. And unfortunately, the way things played out, Ryuu had to go through a lot of traumatic and emotionally stressful stuff as well, but he kept his head held high and fought til the end for the truth just like Kazuma taught him. And idk I felt like they both just kind of...didn't acknowledge it that much? I still don't really know how to put it into words...but I'll stop for now bc this became an essay 😅

things done in fanfic that annoys me: TBH I haven't read all that much fic for them bc I just can't read anymore idk. I guess my biggest qualm is when writers make Ryuu completely clueless and act like Kazuma's the suave one that takes the lead in the relationship when in fact Kazuma actually sucks at dealing with emotions and Ryuu is probably the more emotionally intelligent one out of the two of them (and let's not forget, he's also quite witty/sarcastic and does roast Kazuma in canon)

things I look for in fanfic: same as with any other ships or fandoms, good writing, solid characterization, interesting plot, etc!

Who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other: Tbh...nobody. I know that seems prude-ish but there weren't any other characters that I felt had any kind of romantic connection with either of them :/

My happily ever after for them: I want them to end up in Japan together reforming the legal system (and making trips to London to visit the squad lol)

who is the big spoon/little spoon: This is the only thing I don't have an immediate answer to lol probs switch

what is their favorite non-sexual activity: all evidence points to helping each other defend themselves in the supreme court of Japan (but other than that? probs making hotpot and bantering)