#If you'd asked for a snake I'd want to own I'd probably answer something entirely different

[devon-usher]

Hmm. Favourite snake species and why, go.

Well, I have a soft spot for the spider-tailed horned viper, and not for the reason one might think!

(While yes, I do have a spider in a semi-bioactive enclosure, and I've been known to interact with... spidery people, that is not the reason!)

I just find them extremely unique! They use special scales that sprout from the tip of their tail to mimic some sort of spider or other arthropod. They wave it around a little until something tries to eat the spider, and then they strike! Sort of an anglerfish-lure, you know? Fun stuff.

Alas I wouldn't own one, as, being vipers, they are quite venomous. Ah well.

[666writingcafe]

Quick Strategy

After hiding in a side corridor and giving the spider the slip, I'm able to properly assess everyone's emotions. I'm more or less calm, Asmo's freaking out, Lucifer's over it, and MC...

For once, I can't read them.

"We need to figure out a way to soothe this beast," Lucifer remarks quietly. "Otherwise, we're not getting out of here alive."

"And how are we supposed to do that?!" Asmo exclaims, causing MC to hush him for being too loud. "We don't have anything at our disposal!"

"That's not entirely true," MC replies.

"What do you even mean, Zephyr? Of course it's true!"

"Your charm. It's tied to your demonic power."

"But I've never charmed an animal! At least, not on purpose! Besides, I've not dealt with something this huge before. I don't think I'm powerful enough to stop a giant spider in its tracks."

"Maybe not on your own, but if your power is combined with someone else's, then you'll be able to calm this spider down, and we can go home." Is MC doing what I think they're doing?

"How do we go about doing that?" Lucifer sighs.

"Unfortunately, the quickest and most painless way would be for you to make a pact with Solomon," he answers. "From what I've heard, he's powerful enough to draw out and enhance your demonic power." I never thought I'd see the day. Lucifer actually agreeing with me about pacts?

Granted, he's not the one getting one from me, but still. He's made it clear many times before that he doesn't want my magic anywhere near him or his brothers.

"But don't feel like you have to if you don't want to," MC quickly adds. "It's very difficult to undo a pact with someone, so you need to be completely sure that you want it before getting one."

Okay, now I'm confused. Surely MC remembers the situation with the snake, right? That's why they brought up his charm in the first place, isn't it?

"In this particular situation, however, it is the most viable option. You'd still be able to keep some autonomy this way, and that won't be possible if you choose me or Zephyr."

"Quit forcing the issue, Lucifer."

Oh. I get it. MC's still pissed that Asmo got manipulated into making a pact with me.

But I'm not the one pulling strings this time, which makes their objection that much more baffling. They seem to be bumping heads with Lucifer a lot more frequently in this timeline, and I have no idea why. Is it related to a power struggle that I don't know about, or is it something else entirely?

"Zephyr, believe me, I'm not a big fan of the idea. I don't trust Solomon as far as I can throw him, and I have no doubt in my mind that he's going to abuse this pact with my brother." Wow, Lucifer. I'm standing right here. "However, desperate times call for desperate measures, and I don't know about you, but I'd really like to not become that spider's lunch."

"What's this about keeping my autonomy?" Asmo asks. MC diverts their attention away from Lucifer and answers,

"A pact between a human and a demon works both ways. He has the ability to control you, but you can also do the same to him if the mood strikes you."

"How interesting..." Asmo's deep in thought. Now's my chance.

"If we make this pact, I promise I will do anything you ask me to," I quietly tell him, causing his eyes to light up.

"Anything?" I nod. "You'll actually allow me to charm you into submission whenever I please?"

"Yes." I know MC probably thinks I'm lying, but the truth is, I've already agreed to this arrangement with him. Initially, it was proposed as payback for me taking advantage of him while he was drunk.

But as time's passed, I've actually come to like having Asmo controlling me occasionally. It's a nice way to shut my brain up for a bit and allows me to genuinely relax. No thoughts; just Asmodeus.

The Avatar of Lust smiles as I hear something scuttling across the floor.

"Then let's make it official. I'll make a pact with you, Solomon."

"Better make it quick, because I think our spider friend's returned," MC warns us.

Thankfully, I know how to do exactly that.

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[leviackermanscleaningbuddy]

So I've been debating how to ask this but at this point I'm just going to rip off the bandage so to speak😂Ask the Pack: if any of the male omegas were to ever get pregnant, how would the birthing and breastfeeding journey go? My curiosity has to be quenched I'm so curious 😂❤

"Oh god." Hyunjin groans, covering his face with his hands and shrinking into Changbin's side. "I don't want to think about that."

Felix laughs, scooting off his own couch to go to the luna's rescue, snaking his arms around his middle and tugging him to his chest, patting his hair.

"There, there, Jinnie. It's all just hypothetical. We all know you'd never be down for any of that in real life."

"Good. So long as we're clear." Hyunjin complains, his voice muffled, face buried in Felix's chest. "Because I love you all, but I will never carry and birth a child with my body."

"I'd do it." Jeongin shrugs, looking entirely nonplussed, sitting next to Minho. He glances at the older members of the pack. "When I was older you know? I wouldn't mind."

"Okay." You laugh at the way Hyunjin is still clinging to Felix for safety, and motion to the other two omegas. "Then Lixie and Innie can answer this question. Jinnie can sit this one out."

Hyunjin gives you a desperately grateful look.

"Um-" Jeongin looks helplessly at Felix, who rolls his eyes good naturedly and sits up straighter beside Hyunjin.

"I've done research." The older omega starts, looking slightly sheepish now, even as he twines his tiny fingers with Hyunjin's longer ones. "Not just on baby names, like we talked about before, but on everything."

He hesitates, and Chan nods at him encouragingly. "Go on, Lixie."

"I like to be prepared." The omega continues, looking down at his hands now, fiddling with Hyunjin's fingers in his own. "So I've done a lot of reading on the whole process, just so when it happens, I know what to expect."

You can sense the omega floundering a little, and you jump in to help, offering him a soft smile as you say, "Yeah, we've talked about it a lot actually-Felix and I. Considering we would be the most probable members of the pack to carry and birth the pups. We definitely decided we really like the idea of home birth."

Felix nods, warming up now, his expression growing slightly excited at your direction. "Yeah, getting to stay with your pack, in a place you're familiar with definitely sounds much better than having to give birth in the sterile environment of a hospital."

"That scares the shit out of me." Changbin interjects, his expression pinched, his voice low. "What if something goes wrong?"

Felix reaches across Hyunjin to pat the alpha's hand reassuringly. "Don't worry, hyung. They have special midwives who have trained for anything and everything. They'd be here with us, every step of the way."

"It's like having the doctor and nurse in your home with you, at your side." You add, offering Changbin an affectionate smile, even as he seems to relax a bit under Felix's touch and your explanation. "They have all the equipment needed, everything a hospital would have, and all the same training, they just bring it to you instead of you going to them."

"Plus, we could have a pool!" Felix exclaims, and you laugh at his sudden burst of obvious enthusiasm. He smiles sheepishly and tones down his voice a little. "Sorry. I just really like the thought of a water birth. All my research says it's so much easier on your and the baby's bodies."

"Oh my god." Jeongin's eyes go wide, his voice slightly teasing. "We could have swimming contests while we wait."

"See who can hold their breath the longest!" Jisung announces, already nodding, and Jeongin leans over to give him a high five.

"It's a blow up pool the size of our front room." Minho interrupts them dryly. "Not exactly Olympic length regulation."

"Plus. There'd be like-" Hyunjin shudders, visibly disgusted, and his voice drops to a whisper. "-stuff in it."

"Birth is gross." Jeongin complains, and Chan gives him a sharp look.

"Birth is beautiful."

"Anyway." Felix rolls his eyes, clearly biting back a smile, hugging Hyunjin closer to his side once more. "As far as breastfeeding goes, I don't think I'm opposed at all? I'd love to try, but I also think it would depend on my supply and a lot of other factors. My main concern overall is that the pup is getting enough nutrition, regardless of feeding method. That's first and foremost."

You nod in agreement. "Agreed."

"Plus, did you know when you breastfeed, your nipples grow to like the size of slices of salami?" Jisung remarks offhandedly, sticking his sucker back in his mouth and staring Hyunjin down blankly.

Hyunjin visibly balks.

"God, I hate that."

"Yeah, so would we."

"Speak for yourself." Jeongin shrugs, a wicked grin coming across his face. "I love salami."

Jisung rolls his eyes and smirks. "Yeah? Do you like sausage too?"

"Of course I do."

"Ha. Gay."

[roseyserpents]

Back To You

Pairing: Scott Reed x reader

Warnings: swearing, mentions of sex, fighting, alcohol

Characters: Scott Reed, Sheri Holland, Montgomery De La Cruz, Bryce Walker, Zach Dempsey

Word count: 1,757

Summary: You and Scott take a break but you find yourself wanting him back

A/N: this is based off the song Back To You by Selena Gomez! This is also the first 13rw fic and fic on this account I'm posting!

Took you like a shot

Thought I could chase you with a cold evening

Let a couple years water down how I feel about you

It was bad. Sure, throughout your year and a half relationship you'd had fights with Scott, but none had been this bad or ended this messy. He'd gotten mad at you for tutoring Bryce and Zach when they'd asked for your help because you were in AP classes, and you'd countered with your anger about him being gone to much and ditching you in the recent month. They were small problems but that was all that took for the stress that'd been building up to boil over. This put to much strain on your relationship so you decided to take a break. The week following the breakup and still more after you'd spent at parties getting drunk to keep your mind off of your feelings even though you knew it wasn't good for you. You were mad. You were so mad at Scott for everything he'd done to you and for making you cry over him.

And every time we talk

Every single word builds up to this moment

And I gotta convince myself I don't want it

Even though I do 

"Y/n!" An all to familiar voice calls out from the other end of the hall. You quickly close your locker ignoring the fact you'd left your folder for your next class and try to get away from the situation you'd been avoiding. But, against your attempt to run, someones hand lands on your upper arm, gently turning you to face them as you let out a heavy sigh. Scott stands in front of you, your heart dropping to your feet as you catch his eyes for the first time in more than a month.

"Hey," He breathes with a faint small as if he'd forgotten what he was going to say. "I was wondering if you'd want to go to Monet's to, um, catch up sometime?"

You wanted to say yes. Your heart yearned for his touch again, to spend time with him and see the very smile he had plastered on his face now everyday. But your brain was telling you that he'd hurt you, so what's to stop him from doing it again if you went back to him?

"No." Your brain answers despite your heart trying to yell over it. Before you can think you walk away with a small strut in your step towards you next class leaving a hurt Scott behind as other students move around him like water around a stone.

We never got it right

Playing and replaying old conversations

Overthinking every word and I hate it

'Cause it's not me

You and Scott lie on the hood of his car next to the lake, watching the waves gently lapping up onto shore with milkshakes in your hands.

"Do you love me?" You ask suddenly, turning to look at the blonde. He suddenly coughs, choking on the milkshake in his mouth as he sits up and spits it into the grass. You sit up, supporting your weight with your hand as he turns back to you.

"What?" He asks after recovering, meeting your amused gaze.

"Do you love me?" You repeat, more nervousness in your words than the first time.

A smile spreads on Scott's face as he leans closer to you. "I," He says, pecking the end of your nose. "Love," He places a kiss to your cheek. "You." Finally his lips land on yours before he pulls away, still leaning over you with the goofy grin you'd grown to love-

"It's not my fault I wanted to be around someone after you keep skipping out on our dates!" You yell at Scott, a finger jabbing at his chest.

"You could've gone to Sheri or Chloe!" Scott counters, looming over you using his height as an advantage. "You didn't need to go to my friends!"

"Well your friends are a lot better at being around than you are!" Your face was turning red and your throat going scratchy from yelling so much. You were surprised nobody had come over asking if someone was being murdered.

"I'm your boyfriend! Not Bryce and Zach!"

"They'd probably make a better boyfriend than you are!" The second the words left your mouth you couldn't believe them, and apparently neither could Scott because his face falls and it's silent for a moment, both of you trying to process your next actions.

"Fine. If you'd rather be with one of them than me, go ahead." He says in a normal volume but hurt, anger, and venom laced deep in each syllable. "We need to take a break." He grabs his jacket off of your couch and walks towards your door, emotions radiating off of him as you follow him out of your house.

"Good!" You yell from your doorway as he walks towards his car. "I don't need you or your fucking relationship!" With that you slam the door shut before turning and sliding down it. The emotions spill over inside of you as tears streak your face and you curl up against the door, crying into your knees for the rest of the night.

"Y/n?" Sheri asks, pulling you out of your own head.

"Huh?" You reply, pulling your hand away from your face to face her.

"I said, are you okay? You look... Out of it." She asks, concern plastered on her face.

No. "Yeah I'm good, just didn't get a lot of sleep." You lie.

And what's the point in hiding?

Everybody knows we got unfinished business

And I'll regret it if I didn't say

This isn't what it could be

"Sure." She says, sitting down next to you. "Tell me what's up. Is this about Scott?"

You sigh, giving a nod before resting your chin on your desk.

"Practically the whole school knows about your break." She continues, putting air quotes around the word "break". You wanted to tell her how much you missed him, how much you wanted him back or to atleast heal things, but you don't.

"I'm just mad at him. I can't handle seeing him." You lie again. You don't know why you weren't confiding in Sheri for once. You knew this situation could be different, but part of your heart and part of your brain wouldn't let you so easily go back to Scott.

She gives you a look as if she could see right through your lie but walks away to her seat across the room leaving you back to your thoughts. How could you say that to him? How could you tell the person you loved and needed the most that you didn't need them? You hated that he had this effect on you now, turning you into a person you didn't know. He'd said it, you needed a break. He agreed it wasn't working.

You needed to find something to get him off your mind - or someone.

I wanna hold you when I'm not supposed to

When I'm lying close to someone else

You're stuck in my head and I can't get you out of it

You'd gone to one of Bryce's parties the following night, gotten drunk out of your mind, and woken up around four A.M. in a bed with Montgomery De La Cruz passed out next to you.

A groan falls from your lips as you stand up, wrapping the sheet from the bed around yourself as you slowly wipe a hand across your face. You pull his hand off of your waist before sitting up, Montgomery stirring by you but not waking up.

You found yourself wanting it to be Scott lying next to you and not someone you hardly knew. You wanted to wake up in his arms again instead of with a hangover from trying to forget him. But, no matter what you did he was stuck in your head. He kept coming up again and again no matter how much you didn't want him too.

-

If I could do it all again

I know I'd go back to you

You'd made a decision that Sunday night. You knew you could turn everything around, you just needed the confidence to do so. It'd taken a lot of time for you to bring yourself to your decision, but you couldn't push down the need to go back to Scott anymore.

-

"Hey, Scott!" You yell out as soon as you set foot into school, finding him at his locker before he could run away.

He closes his locker before tightening his jaw and turning to you. "What." He says, more of a statement than a question.

What was there wasn't sure

But I'd go back to you

I know I'd go back to you

"I'm sorry. For everything." You sigh, looking to your feet. "We ended things badly. The last month before the fight was bad and nothing seemed sure about it. But, I miss you. I know I pushed you away before but I shouldn't have."

Scotts expression softens slightly as he looks at you with questioning eyes.

You can break my heart in two

But when it heals, it beats for you

I know it's forward, but it's true

"And I'm not gonna lie, what you said hurt me, it broke my heart. But when I got over it I found myself wanting to be around you again. I know that sounds stupid and bold or whatever, but it's the truth." You continue. "It's fine if you just wanna be friends or acquaintances, but I need you in my life again it's been so horr-"

"Y/n." Scott cuts you off. You look up and his scowl from before has been replaced by his smile that lights up the entire room. "I would love to get back together with you." As he talks he'd slowly stepped closer to you, his hands going to your waist. You grin as you snake your arms around his neck pulling you both closer to each other.

"I'm sorry for being such an idiot." You sigh, your hands laced in the hair at the nape of his neck.

"You might be an idiot, but you're my idiot." Scott says before leaning down, connecting his lips with yours. Electricity sparks as warmth spreads through you, all the negative thoughts from the last two months disappear and are replaced with one one simple thought:

You were back with Scott and that was all that mattered.