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[anotherrosesthatfell]

No longer the Guardian, Spoilers as meme

Lmaoo have fun waiting for next chapters ;)))

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[cerealforkart]

Based on an incredibly one-off line from episode 28, Jodie chaperones Normal at Pride!

(I was going to include Hermie but it’s way funnier to think they forgot him in the car and won’t remember he exists for a couple hours)

[keirawantstocry]

THATS YOUR ACCOJTN??????

THATS CRAZY I DIDNT EVNE KNOW😭😭

HUHHHH

HAHAHAH. yeah thats me :) it's a bit funny since i use keirawantstocry for like everything. but dindon is a nickname of mine from uhhh eighth grade i believe? so i played on that when i made my ao3 account!

[shesnake]

Keira Knightley for Vogue, June 2024.

[knightleyfans]

Keira Knightley for Vogue, June 2024.

[alotofpockets]

I bet your mother would be proud | Lucy Bronze

Pairing: Lucy Bronze x Mead!Reader & Beth Mead x Sister!Reader

Summary: After your mom passed away, you're struggling a lot. You had moved to Barcalona to be closer to Lucy, but Lionesses camp brings you back to the UK and your sister.

Warnings: reader struggles with depression after losing her mom. Acl's didn't happen.

Masterlist | Woso masterlist | Words: 1.7k

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“Are you ready to go, baby?” Lucy says after knocking on your bedroom door softly. Both your suitcases were packed, and Keira was on her way to pick you up. You all had a call up for the Lionesses, and were heading to the airport to make the trip over from Barcelona. Lucy sat down besides you, and put a hand down on your knee, when she realised that you were so zoned out that you hadn’t heard her. You jump at the sudden touch, “Oh sorry, what did you say?”

Lucy knew that there was a lot of emotion behind going back to England, it was the first time since your mother, June, had passed away. It had been hard for you to be around everything that reminded you of your mom, so when your contract with West Ham came to an end you grasped the opportunity to transfer to Barcelona, where your girlfriend was already playing. You had been struggling with the loss of your mom a lot, though you managed to separate those struggles and football, earning yourself a call-up.

“Keira is here, are you ready to go?” You nod and let her guide you out of the house. She made sure you were settled before her and Keira went to grab your luggage. “How is she doing?” Keira asks when once she’s sure you can’t hear them anymore. “I don’t think she got any sleep last night.” Lucy answers with a sombre look. “I hope she’ll be able to get some rest on the plane.”

On the drive to the airport you were quiet, a stark opposite to the thoughts in your head. It had been a little over six months since you had moved to Spain, and a few months longer since you had lost your mother. Going back to England wasn't what you were most worried about though, it was seeing your sister you were currently most in your head about. The two of you had always been close growing up, falling in love with the same sport, and pursuing a career in it only brought you closer. When things got hard, you had decided to move away, instead of going through it with your sister by your side. Sure, you had texted and called, but you felt bad for leaving her deal with the immense loss on her own.

Lucy brought you out of your haze by gently putting her hand on your thigh, “Come on love, we're here.” Her voice was soft. One of the things you loved about Lucy is that she could read you like a book, she knew what you needed without you having to ask for it. Once you boarded the plane, you realised just how tired you were. Lucy and Keira’s voices faded to the background, as you fell asleep on your girlfriend’s shoulder.

You woke up just before you were landing, and were glad that you had been able to catch up on some much needed sleep. Once you departed the plane, and got your luggage, a car was waiting for you to drive you to St. George’s Park.

When you arrived, both Lucy and Keira got in between you and the camera crew documenting the Lionesses' arrivals. They did it very subtly, pretending like it wasn’t something they planned on the plane to give you a bit of privacy. You put a smile on your face nonetheless, not wanting the world to see your struggles. Once removed from the first camera crew inside, you were met with another who was documenting the Lionesses reuniting after the international break.

You hugged a few of your teammates, before you saw Beth arrive. Your chest tightened, you wanted to run up to her, and hug her, but your feet felt like they were nailed to the ground. Beth looked around the room, and dropped her bag once she saw you. She made her way over to you, without greeting any of your teammates. You watched her move closer, until eventually her arms were around you, and you started sobbing into her arms. Beth was well aware of the cameras around you, and guided you out of the room, with tears in her own eyes as well.

Beth found an empty room, and closed the door behind you. “Come here.” She embraced you once again, not letting go until you did. “You don’t hate me?” You weren’t sure if you meant to ask the question out loud, but Beth shook her head. “Of course not, I would never hate you. Why do you think I would hate you?” You wipe away the tears still staining your cheeks, “Because I left when things got hard.” Your sister takes your hand and moves you over to the couch in the corner. “That’s okay, I understand why you needed to go.” You scan her face for any sign of her not being truthful, but find nothing but understanding. “I know how much I needed Viv by my side. I know it wasn’t the only reason you needed to leave, but you needed Lucy by your side, and I get that.”

You talked with Beth for a bit longer, until you were ready to head back to the rest of the team. Lucy sees you walk in with a smile on your face, it was a small one, but it had been one of the few real ones she had seen in a while now. She walks over and greets Beth with a hug, and puts her arm around you after.

Over the weeks of camp, you felt yourself starting to become more yourself again. You were back playing with your girls, and it was visible as a real smile was found on your face again more often than not. The thing that you had been dreading, was actually helping to pull you out of your depressive state.

Not only did your smile return, but you also started joking around a bit again. The team had always insisted that your humour was genetic, since both you and Beth loved to joke around so much.

“Ready baby?” Lucy said behind you in the tunnel before you were lining up to walk the field of your first match back with the Lionesses. You leaned your back into her, and let her arms wrap around you. “Yes, I think I am. Are you?” Lucy quickly placed a kiss onto your shoulder, “Good, I’m ready too.” You walk out onto the field, and immediately look out into the crowd, you always looked for your family before starting. Lucy didn’t have any game rituals herself, so she always helped to achieve yours. She was the first one to spot them, and pointed them out to you. After looking in the direction she was pointing at, you found your dad sitting with Lucy’s parents. Seeing them sitting together brought a smile to your face, you waved to them quickly before the national anthems started.

You were playing Australia at home, and so far the possession had been pretty much equal. You both had a couple shots on target, but none had found the back of the net so far.

A bad pass from Clare Wheeler to Katrina Gorry, was your chance to intercept the ball when the Australians least expected it. With the ball at your feet you start running forward, passing Australian players left and right. You looked up to see who was making the run with you and saw Alessia in the middle surrounded by defenders and Beth making the run to the far post. Since most of the defence line had followed Alessia, who started the run first, Beth only had one defender behind her.

You kept your eyes on your sister as you kicked the ball her way, and kept running in case a rebound shot was needed, but Beth volleyed the ball right past the goalkeeper. She runs your way, and jumps into your arms. Tears start filling your eyes, when you spin her around. Once you've put her down, you both turn to the crowd and send a kiss to the sky, dedicating your goal to your mother.

The rest of the team came rushing your way, celebrating the goal with you. During the group hug, you were trying to make your way to Lucy. Finally, when the group started separating again you found your way to her. She placed her hands on your cheeks, and kissed your forehead, before hugging you tight.

The match continued, and you were able to keep your 1-0 lead until the final whistle blew. After celebrating with your teammates, you and Beth get taken aside for an interview. “How are you feeling about the win?” The interviewer asks. “It was a special one.” Beth says, nudging you lightly. “I think overall we had a good performance, but in our next matches we need to work on finishing the opportunities that we are creating.” The interviewer brings the microphone back to himself, “Talking about it being a special one, the link up between you two was amazing, I bet your mother would be proud to see you out on the pitch together again.” Your eyes well with tears again, “Thank you, I think she would be too. She was always one of our biggest supporters, and I don't know about Beth, but I'm definitely playing for her.” Beth nods, and pulls you into her side. “Yeah, mum would be proud.”

Back at the training grounds, you're laying with your head in Lucy's lap in your shared room. “Hey Luce.” She runs her fingers through your hair, “Hi.” You let your eyes meet hers. “Thank you for everything you did for me these past months. I know I might not have shown it, but I appreciate you so much.” Lucy looks at you with nothing but love and adoration, “Of course baby, you don’t have to thank me for that.” You smile up at her, “I love you.” She returns the smile, “I love you too.”

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[kamwilliamsonn]

The Captain - Leah Williamson

When you reunite with your best friend after 2 years of facetime only, it was bound to get emotional.

You had deployed into the Royal Navy the moment you turned 18, started off as a Petty Officer, and making your way up the ranks until you were a Captain. You were only 23 when you got the rank, but your first mission was a 2 year long stay on your ship - the HMS Medway - in the Carribbean, you were allowed to Skype and text your family, but you couldn't see them.

It was never much problem not to talk to your birth family, they never agreed with any of your decisions - sexuality or career especially.

But not being able to talk to the Williamson's - to Leah - was definitely difficult.

Leah had been your best friend since birth, the both of you growing up in Milton Keynes, neighbours for your whole life.

You went from seeing each other everyday, to once every couple months, to your only source of communication being Skype.

You were overjoyed for your best friend when she got the role as Interim Captain at the beginning of 2022, and we're even happier for her when she got announced as the actual captain for the Euros.

You knew you needed to be there.

And not just for the final, you wanted to be there for the first match.

So you spoke to your Commanding Officer, your Admiral, but you didn't want to just take a break. You asked him to discharge you.

It was a hard decision, but after 7 years of service, and no life outside your ship for 2 years, you knew it was about time that you take on your next challenge.

Away from the Royal Navy.

But back in London.

He understood greatly, and told you that should you ever wish to come back, your ship would be awaiting you.

And while you gave him a gentle smile,

you knew you were never coming back for good.

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6th June 2022.

The opening of the Euro's.

England V Austria.

Kick off was at 8pm, in Manchester, Old Trafford.

You arrived in Manchester at 5pm, still fully kitted out in your captain's uniform, your cap set snug on your head.

As soon as you touched down, you messaged the person you trusted most - other than Leah - Lucy Bronze.

You'd known her since Leah broke out in the England squad, and Lucy had become somebody you confided in pretty easily.

You knew she could keep the surprise from Leah - unlike her counterpart, Keira - and would help you out.

So, 10 minutes later, Lucy pulled up at the private airstrip, helping your bags into the car and smiling proudly at you.

You pulled her straight into a hug, relishing in human contact from somebody who wasn't your employee.

"Y/n, it's so good to see you. Two years is way too long." She told you, opening the car door for you and letting you sit in her passenger seat.

You sighed, taking your cap off and placing it on the dashboard in front of you. "I've missed you, Luce."

"Not as much as you've missed Leah, though, I'm sure."

"Well, I hope to never miss her again." You told her.

Her head snaps towards you. "What d'you mean?"

"I'm never going back to the Navy, London will be my home now, Leah will be my home again."

The drive was comfortable, music playing as she drove you to the hotel everybody was staying at, they didn't have to be at Old Trafford until 6:30, ready for warm ups at 7:30, so Lucy organised with Sarina for you to come to the hotel for a bit.

Sarina was more than happy to ablige, a captain of the Royal Navy, one of the only female ones out there.

But as you turned up to the hotel, Lucy couldn't convince you to get out of the car.

"It's been two years, Lucy, what if we aren't the same!" You worried, making her hold your shoulders and force you to look at her.

"Okay, if you're truly that nervous, don't go in there as y/n, 18 year old who first started out in the Navy. Go in there as Captain y/l/n. The youngest female Captain of the Royal Navy. Go in there and stand proud. You are in your uniform, show them why you are what you are."

You took a deep breath and picked up your cap, placing it on your hand.

Lucy patted your thigh softly. "I'll get your bags. You go get your girl."

A blush grew on your face and you looked at her with wide eyes. "I have no idea what you're talking about."

She just scoffed. "Yeah, sure."

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None of the lionesses were in the Lobby, but Sarina was, waiting for you. She greeted you with a warm smile and a handshake, thanking you for your service - even if she wasn't English, she was honourably one for the rest of her time as the England Coach.

She told you that she was going to call a meeting, that you can wait in another room until everybody was in there and then you'd sneak into the room.

You nodded with a soft smile, agreeing with the plan, knowing that the Lionesses were going to see a very different side to their captain.

And that they did.

With all 23 girls sat in the little meeting room, Lucy having been the last one in, you quietly opened the door and slid in.

A trick you'd learned in your 7 years of service.

Keira, who'd been facing the door, instantly opened her mouth in shock, about to speak until you put a finger up to your mouth.

Slowly but surely, each of the girls figured out you were there - not that they all knew who you were - but didn't say anything, Leah was still unaware.

You snuck up behind her and took off your cap, putting it behind your back, with your arms interlocked - standing at ease, the most comfortable you could feel anymore.

You bent down slowly, until your breath was fanning on her ear. And as she began to turn around to face you, you spoke.

"Hello, my darling, it's been a while." She gasps and stands up instantly, turning around like the flash.

She threw her arms over you and pulled you into the tightest hug she ever had before.

You snuck your arm around her and placed your cap on the table, letting your arms fall tightly around her waist, breathing in her scent.

The comfort of your best friend.

Without even thinking, as soon as she pulled away out of the hug a little, to speak, you pushed your lips against hers.

The rest of the lionesses let out hollers, but neither of you paid them any attention.

She kissed you back with just as much passion.

It felt like just the two of you.

Just as it had many years ago.

Idk how much I like this, but I love the premise, and as somebody who spent many years of her life as a sea cadet, there are some things in life that my heart will always find peace with.

[hollywood-fashion]

Keira Knightley in Chanel at the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 24/25 show at Paris Fashion Week on June 25, 2024.

[fyjennalouisecoleman]

Jenna Coleman with Erdem Moralioglu, Keira Knightley, James Righton, Greta Bellamacina and Leith Clark attend a special event celebrating the opening of the new exhibition "Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection Inspired by Duchess Deborah", sponsored by FARFETCH, at Chatsworth House on June 19, 2024 in Chatsworth, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for ERDEM and FARFETCH)

[anotherrosesthatfell]

no longer the Guardian and E.L.A-

[lucawrites11]

Leah’s tattoos, a detailed list!

1. A swallow, on her left side (matching with her nan). [2015]

2. Michelangelo's Creation of Adam hands, on her right side. [september-october 2021]

3. A 3 Musketeers sword, on her lower right side (matching with her mum and brother). [late 2021]

4. ‘LOVER’, on the inside of her right arm. [13 june 2022]

5. 2 stars, around her hipbone area (matching with Keira). [28/29 june 2022]

6. ‘HOME’, on her left hip near the stars (for the Euros win, matching with some of the Lionesses like Beth). [16/17 august 2022]

7. A snake in an ‘S’ shape, on her left side above the ‘HOME’ tattoo but beneath the swallow (for her brother, whose nickname is Snake) [15/16 december 2022]

8. ‘Tsq’, on the inner side of her left wrist (hand-drawn by her nan, for her grandad who had a song called ‘Trafalgar Square’) [5/6 december 2023]

wow... this is insanely impressive, everyone please give this anon and round of applause and, to the other anon, hope this is helpful :))

[shesnake]

Keira Knightley in Paris, June 2024.

[cressida-jayoungr]

One Dress a Day Challenge

June: Weddings

The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) / Anthony Andrews as Sir Percy Blakeney and Jane Seymour as Marguerite St. Just

Another well-coordinated wedding pair! I love the embroidery on Percy's lapels, and of course his neckerchief is beautifully arranged, with a jeweled pin to fasten it.

It's always a bit amusing to see hair ornaments in the tall 18th-century women's hairdos. Compare Keira Knightley in The Duchess, here.

[needtoloveoutloud]

Hi hi Hellooo it's the Anon with the cute emoticons, at your service (⌒‿⌒)

I found another list on tumblr of questions i thought would be fun for u to answer if u want but u dont have to if u dont want to!!

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What is your nickname?

When is your birthday?

What was your longest relationship?

What is your favorite book?

What is something you're insecure about?

5 Male celebrity crushes

5 Female celebrity crushes

What is your dream job?

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment?

What is a fact about you that nobody would believe?

What were your highs and lows for this last month?

Where is somewhere you'd like to visit?

How do you de-stress?

What are your favorite apps besides tumblr?

Describe yourself in one sentence.

What do you think makes you attractive?

What is something you're really good at?

What is something you're really bad at?

A time that you told a lie.

What's a totally random and useless fact that you know?

Who knows you the best?

What is your most prized possession?

What is your longest friendship?

When did you first feel like an adult?

Do you/ Have you played any sports?

How are you feeling right now?

Are you an early bird or a night owl?

Do you believe in love at first sight?

Favorite song lyrics right now?

What does self care look like for you?

Describe yourself with 3 singers.

What makes you nervous?

What’s a pet peeve you have?

What will always make you cry?

What kind of first impression do you think you make on people?

This is a question from me: What is ur favourite chapter of the shadows series?

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(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ All the love for you!

Oh hi, welcome back, Anon with the questions and the cute emoticon thingies (I forgot their actual name, sorry!) :)

Sorry for the late reply, was stuck working and then had a doctor's appointment. I hope I can answer your questions in one post this time :D

What is your nickname? Becks (surprisingly)

When is your birthday? 5th of June

What was your longest relationship? I've only ever been in one and married the guy so, in November it will be nine years (jfc time flies holy shit)

What is your favorite book? Oh a lot, but it's been a while since I've read actual books (besides scientific books about skincare and stuff), and not fanfiction, but I remember reading one years ago (I think it's for teenagers or something). When I first read it, I really liked it (though I'm not sure my brain — now a few years older — would still agree). It's called “Theo's Odyssey”. It's about a boy who learns about different religions and asks a lot of skeptical questions. It's aimed at teens, I think, but since I had a literal crisis of faith back when I read it, I enjoyed it. At least that's the first book that comes to mind right now, for some reason.

What is something you're insecure about? My skills and intelligence — practically regarding everything those two are needed for. Also, the future. Not just mine, but the world's in general.

5 Male celebrity crushes Oh my… real men? Okay, well... Jensen Ackles (with a beard and rugged looking lmao), Lee Pace (though I haven't seen a lot of movies/shows with him), Nathan Mitchell, And man: Raymond Ablack (he has the prettiest hair and such a glorious beard in Ginny & Georgia) Oscar Isaac, Andy Samberg (listen, that guy seems like someone you could trust and leave your drink with at a party, and he'd keep it safe. Also, he's funny). I know, it's six people and I probably forgot a few but still

5 Female celebrity crushes THIS ONE IS EASIER THAN THE MALE CRUSHES okay so Megan Thee Stallion (I only listen to a few of her songs but she seems like such a cool person plus... I have eyes thank you), Florence Pugh, Ana de Armas (!), Kristen Stewart (she and Keira Knightley were my bi awakening, I think), Zendaya, Elizabeth Olsen, Miley Cyrus, Cara Delevigne, Cate Blanchett, Lady Gaga (that woman's talent is... I feel like she can do anything. Her Joanne album is so fucking good) Taylor Momsen, Natalie Dormer, Rihanna, Margot Robbie, ... lmao you asked for six but you got so much more. There are also a lot more but yeah... I'm not sorry, though. :D

What is your dream job? I don't dream of doing labor but generally speaking, I love my current job — mostly because of my colleagues and because I have a really good employer/boss. I'm in digital marketing, building websites, etc.

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment? Probably surviving past my teenage years

What is a fact about you that nobody would believe? I still sleep with my loose braces at night. I had braces when I was younger, and I'm afraid my teeth will reposition themselves. Also, it prevents migraines for me, for some reason. So, when I take my contacts out, wear my glasses (I'm blind af) and wear my braces at night, I'm again that Thirteen-year-old girl who feels dorky as hell lmao

What were your highs and lows for this last month? Well uhm I guess my lowest low was when I (TW: miscarriage) lost my baby last month. Which, is quite the damn low, I guess. My highlights were all the lovely feedback/comments/interactions regarding my story and the lovely fanart people make. It really brightened everything up a ton

Where is somewhere you'd like to visit? Japan and Sweden

How do you de-stress? Sleeping, writing, watching anime and cuddling with my cat and husband. Also: silence.

What are your favorite apps besides tumblr? TikTok and “internet” for AO3 lmao

Describe yourself in one sentence. It all depends on the people I'm around and the places I am.

What do you think makes you attractive? I hope my smile and personality (humor, too, hopefully)

What is something you're really good at? sleeping :D No shit, I lie down and I intantly fall asleep. Also, I feel like I can remember all my dreams (probably not) — for better or worse

What is something you're really bad at? taking care of myself, according to my husband. Personally, I'd say letting your body rot for a few days is also a form of self care. Also, I overthink to the point of not-functioning a lot, not buying new plants and making even more by taking off cuttings from them ( I have a LOT of various plants at home)

A time that you told a lie. "Sure, of course, I already started working on that project!"

What's a totally random and useless fact that you know? Orcas are natural predators of moose

Who knows you the best? My husband

What is your most prized possession? my memory box (a box I store items in that make me think back (fondly, mostly) to some experiences I had

What is your longest friendship? My best friend, we met as babies

When did you first feel like an adult? When I had to manage my own money and only had available what I worked for and couldn't go out with friends and the like. I think I was 14 or something

Do you/ Have you played any sports? Wheel gymnastics, for years, started when I was a kid. It's not very well known, so here's a pic (that's not me in the pic)

How are you feeling right now? (sorry the numbers started anew after the image) Have a headache and stressed, because I was stuck in a meeting and now I'm too late for my ob/gyn appointment. Which means that now I've got to wait forever because I'm too late. Other than that, I shaved my legs today so I feel like a dolphin

Are you an early bird or a night owl? I function at neither time tbh it always depends but I guess more a night owl

Do you believe in love at first sight? I believe in connection at first sight

Favorite song lyrics right now? "Forgive me, Peter, my lost fearless leader. In closets like cedar, preserved from when we were kids. Is it something I did? The goddess of timing once found us beguiling. She said she was trying. Peter, was she lying? My ribs get the feeling she did." I have a lot, but this one's on right now and I can connect to it a lot.

What does self care look like for you? Sleeping in, having time to process stuff, and no technology

Describe yourself with 3 singers. Mitski, Taylor Swift, Marianas Trench (last one's a band but still)

What makes you nervous? Right now? My ob/gyn appointment. In general: the future.

What’s a pet peeve you have? Something I share with my version of Shota Aizawa: being interrupted. Absolutely hate it. And: people not PROPERLY washing their hands after using the bathroom. With soap, between their fingers, and all. Take the time to not spread your germs, it's not that hard. Unwashed hands in general.

What will always make you cry? reading the news. music and stories (written, read, or watched in the form of movies/tv shows)

What kind of first impression do you think you make on people? no idea, but probably that I'm an introvert (not sure if this is true, a lot of new people at once just overwhelm me a lot)

This is a question from me: What is ur favourite chapter of the shadows series? Oh, I recently re-read chapters 25 and 26 (they're not published yet) and I'm really happy with those. The readers will hate them because of the angst/hurt but will also love them because of comfort and... certain crumbs that are finally evolving into a full meal. Or at least, a starter. I also put a LOT of thoughtful metaphors and symbolism with references (some to the prequel) in there, which I hope will be caught by the readers (they're super smart, so I'm sure they will). I have some plot points, though, that I know will fucking slap, too hahah (once I've written them, that is)

I have a feeling that I'm not an interesting person, so I hope the answers satisfy you at least a bit, Anon :D 🤍

[lurkingshan]

🎶when you get this, put 5 songs you actually listen to, then publish. Send this ask to 10 of your followers (positivity is cool) 🎶

I've been on my emo girl music this week:

16 Carriages, Beyoncé

Beyoncé is putting out a country album and I am unreasonably excited to see her conquer another genre.

Chosen Family, Rina Sawayama

May or may not have been listening to this old fav sobbing all week thanks to TsukuTabe. I also love this version Rina did with Sir Elton.

Nobody Gets Me, SZA

One of my favorite SZA songs, even though it's so different from her usual sound. I just love it when artists refuse to stay in their boxes.

Lost Stars, Keira Knightley

@neuroticbookworm reminded me about this song earlier this week when she randomly stumbled upon a Jungkoook cover. Still hits.

You and I, Valerie June

Fun fact: I randomly heard this song for the first time at a live trapeze act in a cemetery. Have been obsessed ever since. If you're unfamiliar with Valerie June, she also did a Tiny Desk that I highly recommend.