#LESSSS GO

[portergage]

THOSE TWO WORDS I CAN'T OBEYㅤㅤ/ㅤDum Dum/Corpo V

She never would have bet a single Eddie on her chances of being saved by Maelstrom one day. Even less likely: enjoying their company and actually missing one of them when he was sent to prison. When he finally regains his freedom and asks for her help, V finds herself incapable of refusing...despite the shit storm brewing in her own life.

— — Chapter three posted on AO3.

[galactic-space]

OH MY GOD I CAN DO POLLS, QUICK ANWER

[malbecmusings]

I need to stand balls deep in salt water on the shallow shelf of a remote Pacific atoll 4,521 miles from the Miraflores Locks about this. 🤷🏻‍♂️

i need to stand ankle deep in a creek about this

[lovereadandwrite]

Nikolai during every DoA meeting🙂✨

[crovvlipso]

Sebastiana Sallow & Ophelia Gaunt.

[inhidingxoxo3637]

Acosta's dedicated to sharks stays unrivalled

[aloof-and-attached]

Lezzzzz Gooo Bbokkkeeee

[missworld1994]

me maining symmetra in ow 2 because everyone hates her

[honeyglee]

i am so normal about the prince albert piercing

Bartender Simon, who cuts of a drunk costumer. The costumer is angry and begins insulting Simon, particularly his looks. It doesn't bother Simon but how does Waitress!Reader react?

Alas... the much-awaited ktih

Warnings: making out, groping, dry-humping

It was only seven pm, and Cole was already drunk. Simon knew this would happen - it usually does, at least every Friday night. He comes in, drinks for a solid two hours, until Simon finally has to cut him off and steer him in the direction of his apartment. The man at least lets him add twenty percent auto gratuity if he has to be sent home like that - and, more often than not, it's every week.

Today, however, is a different story.

Cole had come in at four, right when the pub opened. He gave you his usual, tight-lipped smile, making his way to the seat he took every Friday evening. Simon was already pouring his beer by the time he removed his coat. The conversation continues (mostly one-sided on Cole's part), as does the night, and he never ceases to tip the beers back - rattling on about how much money he makes, only getting louder when a group of women walks by.

Around nine at night is when he began to get drunk enough that the numbers on his tab begin to blend together. "A'aight- 'nother one for good fortune." He smacks his empty glass against the bartop, making you jump slightly as you did your tips at the end of the.

"Not tonight." Simon says, hovering over the POS and punching buttons on the screen. "You got 'nuff for good fortune. You can pick it back up next week."

"Bahhh, c'mon - I'll pay double." Cole slurs, leaning over the bar.

"What's your wife's name?" Simon asks, turning back around and leaning against the liquor shelf.

"... Sharon."

"Ya not even married, Cole."

He laughs, eyes glassy as he smacks the bartop and wheezes. "Tha's good! Real good- ya got me. Can't keep a woman 'f I tried."

Simon doesn't comment. He slides Cole's receipt across the bar, before promptly turning back and grabbing a glass.

Cole sighs, crumpling the receipt in his fist. "Y' don't want business?"

"Don't want you gettin' lost findin' your Uber." Simon replies, polishing a glass.

"Y'know..." Cole leans back in his seat, very adamantly refusing to leave, "I know you're strugglin' t' bring in the money with... whatever ya got goin' on behind the mask."

Maybe when he was a lieutenant, constantly dealing with jabs and stabs towards his ego, it would have gotten to him. But Simon just huffs in annoyance. "This what you resort to when you can't get a beer?"

"Defensive much?" Cole bites back. "You could use the money to fix y'r fuckin' face. Should stop bein' such a cunt n' worryin' 'bout me like you're my mum."

"Hardly - your mom probably wishes she'd swallowed you instead."

Simon nearly drops the glass - it takes him a moment to realize that you had spoken, and another one to process just what exactly you had said. He turns around to find you, staring Cole down with the most disgusted, angry expression he's ever seen you display. He's speechless - mostly because he didn't know you had an arsenal of insults, ready to fire off like this.

Cole chuckles drunkenly, turning in his seat to face you from down the bar. "Don' like it when I insult y'r bank account, do ya?"

"Aren't you supposed to be dumpster diving or something?" You snap, getting up out of your seat - Simon's never seen such a look in your eyes, and he quickly steps out from behind the bar to jog over to you. He places a hand on your shoulder, but you don't back down.

"You realize who you're talkin' to, little girl?"

"Draco Malfoy if he'd gone into British Parliament."

"Oi-" Simon snaps, fingers digging into your shoulder - surprisingly, you swat his hand away. You're fuming at this overgrown cabbage, running his mouth like he actually means something to anyone in this pub.

Cole purses his lips; your insults are getting to him. "You gonna do somethin' with this chick?" he asks Simon - who nearly blows a cap, but you beat him to it.

"Y'know, maybe you should spend your money on fixing those fucking teeth - because I see they're still social distancing - instead of wasting our time here, you grey, fucking sprinkle on a rainbow cupcake-"

"Hey- stairwell. Go." Simon gives you a gentle shove towards the stairs, and you throw your hands up and storm off. He stares after you, wide-eyed and tense, watching as you disappear behind the stairwell door. He's quickly growing hard, concerningly, after witnessing you fire off at Cole with a loaded gun full of wit and anger - it was quite possibly the most attractive thing he's seen you do.

Cole huffs, breaking Simon's focus. "Women - sticking their noses where they don't belong." he looks at him, expecting the bartender to agree.

Simon's holding back the urge to drive his fist into the man's skull. He grabs Cole's jacket from the back of the chair and shoves it into his chest so hard he nearly falls from his seat. "If you're not gone in the next ten minutes, Soap 'n I will make you leave, you understand?" he doesn't even wait for a reply, turning on his heel and stalking towards the stairwell, boots thudding heavily against the ground.

He's got bigger priorities at the moment.

You're standing in the stairwell, chewing the edge of your sweater as you stare at the dustpan and broom. Simon can surely fight his own battles - he didn't seem irritated in the slightest by Cole, why did you step in? Simon isn't yours (unfortunately), you don't need to defend him. You don't have the right to defend him other than the fact that he's your coworker. Manager. And you were definitely doing it based on other, unspoken reasons. It was obvious. Is it obvious to him? Forget possibly losing your job, is he going to be mad that you lost your shit like that? That you put your foot where it doesn't belong? That-

The door to the stairwell swings open, and you stop your pacing. His eyes are lidded. Angry? You can't tell. He looks rather intimidating, tall and tense as the door swings shut behind him, mask bunched into his fist as he shoves it into his back pocket.

You think he's about to let you have it, to chew you out for your outburst. "Simon, I'm-"

His rough hands are around your face before you know it - right as you open your mouth to yelp in shock, he leans down and kisses you.

Your eyes force themselves shut. You don't have a chance to pull away, not with his hand cradling the back of your head. He won't let you; you don't want to. His breath fans across your face, fingers calloused yet gentle as they relax around you, and you sigh into his touch, tilting your head to let him get closer. Your arms rest against his shoulders, squeezing the muscle as you feel months of worry and anticipation melt away-

And then, as quickly as it had begun, Simon has the audacity to stop and pull his head back.

His eyes find yours, still cupping your face in his hands. He looks breathless - good. At least you know he's just as riled up as you are, now. There's a hint of pink on his cheeks, and a need for reassurance in his hazy stare. He needs to know he was right, despite the months of flirting and the little chase you've been leading him in; now that he's finally caught up, caught you in his grasp, he needs you to tell him you want this. Though he doesn't know how he'll survive if you don't.

"You ok?" He pants, brow creased with uncertainty.

You let out a noise of frustration - threading your fingers behind his neck, you pull him back down, sealing your lips against his once again.

He exhales through his nose in relief. His hands find your waist as you part your lips, letting him slip inside and explore your mouth. Your fingernails dig crescents into his skin - he lets out a rather needy-sounding groan, backing you up until you hit the wall. You whine; your tongue flicking across his lower lip sends a shiver down his spine, heat building and twisting and tangling in his gut until you break away for a moment, nipping your teeth into his lip.

His mind short-circuits; he grunts, all the blood in his head rushing south to his cock, where it's getting uncomfortably warm and tight. He grabs you underneath your ass and hoists you up, and you squeak, instinctively locking your legs around his hips. You wrap your arms around his shoulders as he kisses you feverishly, desire brewing in your stomach as he presses you into the wall, tongues and teeth clashing, the both of you unable to satisfy the ever-growing blaze. It threatens to burn up the stairwell until there's nothing left but a sweaty, naked mess.

Simon breaks away to latch onto your neck, taking the thin flesh and rolling it between his teeth You bite back a whimper, carding your fingers through his hair; he bucks his hips in response, albeit involuntarily. You can sense the knot in your pelvis tightening, underwear growing slick as you feel the size of his erection with each thrust. Even through his clothes, you can tell it would be a challenge, but you've never been one to back down.

Fingers slide under his shirt, feeling the solid wall of muscle and fat beneath - his retracts a hand and drags it up your stomach, kneading and groping your tit through your shirt, silencing your moan with another searing, wet kiss. He's grinding into you now, hips rolling, cock twitching through his pants as you lock your ankles behind his back, and fuck he's ready to strip you bare right here and fuck you against the wall, ready to get back at you for teasing him for so long, ready to listen to your cries as you take each and every rung of his piercing-

He catches himself, lips moving away from yours to kiss along your chin, all the way up to your jaw. He sighs as he stills his hips, letting his head fall against your shoulder as he leans his weight into you. You feel him relaxing, wondering if he's worried about you again, but you so desperately want this to continue where it's heading.

"I'm alright, I'm alright-"

"I know..." he mumbles, his hand sliding back to your thigh and squeezing the flesh there, fingers barely slipping past the hem of your shorts. He wants to go further, to feel the hem of your panties snap against his fingers, but he forces back the urge.

"What's wrong?" you pant, craning your neck to the side to look at him.

"'M not..." he huffs, pulling his head back and gazing down at you. "Not fuckin' you in the stairwell, dove. 'S filthy back here."

Your face heats up even more - the fact that he had to hold himself back from disheveling you right now is an unspoken compliment. "Can we take it upstairs?"

He chuckles and gently sets you down, much to your disdain. "No. Got a bar to run." He says, preening at the way you pout at that. "And I'm takin' you out, first."

"Out?"

"Yea, for lunch."

"Wh- where?"

"You decide. Monday."

Monday - that's deep-clean day. "Don't we have to be here at noon?"

He chuckles. Always worrying about losing your job. "I'll make an exception. Won't fire ya for goin' on a date with me."

Date. God, you could scream. "But what if Price-"

"If that man ever threatens your position at this pub," Simon leans down, gently grabbing your chin between his fingers, "you come to me, n' I'll knock some sense into 'im. Sound good?"

You're too starstruck to register half of what he's said. Simon Riley's just kissed you. AND admitted to wanting to fuck you. Now, he's taking you on a date on Monday. Did you have any plans? Doesn't matter. If you do, they're cancelled.

"Uh huh..." you say, absentmindedly leaning into his touch.

Looking down at you: you, you... god, can he call you his? Is that too soon? The stars in your eyes while you're staring at him, the struggle within himself to avoid both adoration and getting hard(er)... He takes another deep breath, thumb running down the blossoming hickey on your neck.

"Right." he taps your cheek softly, then goes to tuck his shirt back in from where you'd torn it from the waistband. "Go ahead n' take a minute. Come to the bar 'fore you leave."

He grabs the handle to leave, hesitating only for a moment. Both of you seem to have the same idea, sharing a hive mind with each other. You quickly move forward and he leans down as you both kiss again, slower, trying to savor this one. Honey drips from your brain into your chest, every cell in your body screaming in relief, satisfaction, and pure joy...

He breaks away again, laying a kiss to the crown of your head. You sit down on the stairs as he walks back onto the pub floor. He's still hard, and it's plain as day - but he could care less right now. He's got you just as much as you've had him. There's a lightness in his shoulders, a voice in his head that you've finally plucked free and thrown into the abyss, only to be replaced by your own being.

You're still sitting on the stairs, massaging your tits through your shirt as you try to smooth your nipples out. Your mind is racing a million miles a minute. What should I wear? Will Price be upset? Should we try to hide this? Will anyone care? Should I wear perfume or just body spray? Is work going to be weird now? He's not going to treat me differently, is he?

You sigh, biting your lip and trudging up the stairs. Your fingers run over the hickey on your neck. I need to find a whisk.

[lewisvinga]

empanadaaaas | carlos sainz x argentine! fem! reader

summary; who would’ve thought that carlos would find a new love after visiting argentina with his girlfriend

fc; rita mota

warnings; ?

taglist; @namgification @louvrepool @locelscs @thehufflepuffavenger1 @minseok-smaus @goldenmclaren @ollieshifts @lavisenri @graciewrote @xoscar03

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[caption 1; 🤍] [caption 2; mi amor with me in my beloved argentina 🫶]

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[mercurytrinemoon]

DIFFERENT LOOK AT SIGN TRIPLICITIES PART 2: FIRE SIGNS

It is time. We're going to talk all about fire signs today. No bias, we're gonna get to the root of the fire triplicity, address some stereotypes and really flesh it out. Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, lessss gooooo

And I know what you're thinking! "A Sagi Sun with an Aries Moon will definiely be biased here". But… just trust me.

First, let's just really describe the essence of fire signs:

Fire signs are all fired up, ready to go, the most showy, with a zest for life and excitement, but also the most temperamental and hot-headed. They’re about action and movement; the most competitive of all the elements; the most blunt and loud; they like to stick out in the crowd. They’re the avid go-getters.

I've already posted my full essay on air signs and if you haven't read it yet, I highly encourage you to do so HERE. Fire, just like air is a masculine element: it's more outward, it's about proper action, it's physical in the sense that it needs to act out its impulses in the real world. It is said that masculine signs are extroverted and in a sense that is true, especially with fire signs because they receive energy from actively doing something. Fire is also expansive so it's very much about broadening horizons - especially when we look at the evolution of the fire element and we get to the third fire sign, Sagittarius.

And that physicality is an important piece of a fire sign's life. Literally and figuratively. This is the most active element out of all and it constantly needs stimuli to operate properly. But also what does fire do, it burns out quickly. Especially the "younger" it is. We all know how much shit Aries gets for getting bored quickly. I think both Aries and Sagittarius get shit for that, Leos get a pass cause they're a fixed sign I suppose, they thrive in stillness. And I do admit it, as a chronically bored person, it is really tough out there when life lacks excitement. Same old, same old won't work for a fire sign because they need to grow and they need constant fuel.

And constant fuel creates energy and creativity. Fire signs are the power trio of inventiveness: Aries with their desire to constantly try and do new things, Leo with their sense of originality and Sagittarius with their larger-than-life approach to everything. They're all about self-expression and it's what connects them together.

THE BIGGEST ARIES STEREOTYPE

I do admit that Aries folks are the biggest dummies of all the signs. That is the truth but thankfully there's also something endearing about it. It is said that Aries is the baby of the zodiac, they're in the very beginning of the hero's journey. But you know I like to call them golden retrievers on crack: sometimes you giggle at them, most of the times you roll their eyes at them, but they're mostly harmless and cuddle-friendly and sometimes they have zoomies. Just scratch them behind the ear and tell them they're amazing, they're gonna love it. Simple creatures.

Which brings me to the stereotype that Aries is an aggressive sign.

Listen. I always talk about sign's characteristics having a spectrum. In a properly-working state an Aries individual knows what they want and knows how to assert themselves. They do sometimes think after they act, which in most cases is just harmful to them, not those around. Are they thoughtless? Definitely can be, it's really like living with a child - sometimes they don't think about the obvious so you have to enlighten them a bit. The embarassment is almost granted but thankfully they quickly learn. Well mostly.

But going back to the topic of aggression. Most of the times they do work through it without awareness: they are active physically through various sports, their job may require some proper dominance or having to make quick decisions, they may also work through their angry emotions through creativity or simply through a hobby, like gaming.

My absolute favourite Aries Sun is Chester Bennington who was the perfect example of being that sunny, wholesome individual that became a total beast on stage, where he expressed his rage and passion and where he took on that commanding leadership quality. But outside that stage, everyone knew he was the most gentle soul (his Moon was in Sagittarius, which also supported that smiley, positive character). So he had a very healthy outlet for his aggression.

Also, this is where the rest of the chart comes in: next to Aries are Pisces and Taurus so there's a huge chance an Aries Sun will have another planet in one of those passive signs. So their disposition softens a bit, creating a nice balance of strong presence with a gentle, sensitive heart. Unfortunately this also means that more often than not I see Aries Suns who are pushovers or who are just naively letting others use them. Or alternatively, who are caring wayyy too much about what others think. Marty McFly always comes to my mind when I think of Aries because of the way he got into trouble when challenged: instead of being the bigger guy, he fell for the bait every time he was called chicken. This is not real bravery - a real one would be walking away, not letting themselves be egged on.

I think this is the biggest downside of the sign.

And if their Mars is in a weak position (Taurus, Cancer or Libra) - this is when they may actually lack courage when it comes to big decisions and live a slightly miserable life where they're not fully happy while their inner light is dimming down. This is that lack of excitement that actually kills all fire signs but mostly an Aries. As a cardinal sign, they will probably throw themselves into work just to somehow patch their dispair and to not think about whatever is eating them from the inside out but that is a temporary solution (and Aries, as a sign who's very centered in the here and now, may often think about temporary solutions only).

So, a lil advice for my Aries Sun friends: if you're not sure about something and if your heart is telling you to let go, then let it go. You're ruled by a fiery Mars, you're the masters of a gut feeling so please listen to it.

I do admit the true combativeness and spiciness comes out with Aries Moon, especially in women: just think about people like Angelina Jolie, Cardi B, Pink, Rihanna, Lucy Lawless (she has a whole-ass stellium in Aries and she was Xena! The warrior princess! Like come on, you can't be more Aries than that) or even Kamala Harris. These are all feisty, confident and powerful women.

Aries Mercury can also have a bit more brashness than the Sun. Sun is your ego and heart, it is more gentle. Moon and Mercury on the other hand, they both act on impulse (especially Moon, being driven by instincts) and since Aries is a physical sign, the angry feelings will be most (and quickest) displayed with these two. Which also means these are one of the most "what you see is what you get" placements you can get. Along with anything Sagittarius, we don't beat around the bush.

There's also Mars itself, which can be a bit impulsive or bratty if placed in a fire sign. So there's that, I'm sorry, I cannot defend them, it is what it is.

CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTERS

When I think about each of the elements, I often make pairs in my head that share the same qualities. So when I was talking about air signs, I mentioned that both Gemini and Libra have such thinking style that they find it hard to make decisions, whereas Aquarius is rather set in their thinking.

With fire signs, Aries and Leo are the most self-centered, seeking validation and needing to prove themselves (as both are strongly connected to the Sun through exaltation and domicile), while Sagittarius is often selfless and is not afraid to potentially offend someone. All fire signs are generous though because they like to share and be the good guys: Aries likes to be the saviour, mostly because they think everything is THAT easy to solve; Sagittarius, ruled by the benevolent Jupiter, wants to share their goods with everyone, while Leo is all about the Sun's light: it gives life.

Leo and Sagittarius are both natural performers and probably the most upbeat, Aries can be a show-off as well but sometimes they're focused on themselves and their little world too much to have themselves fully on display, they're more about "look what I made" rather than "look at me". Aries can be also a bit more cold and deadpan than these two. Leo and Sagi are definitely the ones to overshare and bare it all (probably literally with the latter as they like to have their tits out whenever they can) just to get attention.

And then we have Sagittarius and Aries - that duo gets an award for being the loudest, most obnoxious and adventure-seeking pair. I think we can definitely agree that Leo has more grace than these two. Endless banter and playful competitiveness is guranteed though with the ram and the archer (and especially between them, the more they like each other, the more they will roast each other).

And that did just make me miss badminton matches with my Aries ex-friend… *sighs*

THE HAPPIEST SIGN OF THE ZODIAC

The happy-go-lucky, the cheerleader, the philosopher. The bubbliest and swaggiest of them all. The comedian and the entertainer. Just think about all the Sagittarians that graced the music world: Britney, Christina, Billie, Taylor, Tina, Miley (tho we don't claim her, she has too much Scorpio in her chart lol), Nicki, Jim Morrison, Hendrix, Corey Taylor, Amy Lee… the list goes on. The world is truly lucky for icons like them.

But as a Sagittarius-heavy person myself, I want to make something clear on behalf of all of us. Yes, we can be reckless (Alexa, play Oops... I did it again) but the stereotype of a reckless heartbreaker needs to stop.

Or more so, of being unfaithful.

I mean, I can't help it that so many Sagis are the hottest people on earth, breaking the hearts of millions. BUT, when it comes to actual matters of the heart, we are actually a generous bunch, who want to give the world to the people we love. Sagi's planetary ruler, Jupiter is all about learning and expansion, right? This is what we want. Mutual growth, romance full of adventures and a lover that is their true best friend they can laugh with.

One of Billie's (Sagittarius Sun and Venus!) songs lives rent-free in my head ever since it came out because it portrays the archer's affection, dedication and sensitivity so perfectly. "All my love and patience/ All my admiration/ All the times I waited/ For you to want me naked/ Made it all look painless/ Man, am I the greatest?". This not only portrays a fire sign's need for physical intimacy but I LOOOOVE how Jupiter is the biggest, most unselfish planet there is and she literally sings about being the greatest. Obsessed, I may or may not have weeped listening to that track for the first time.

Heartbreak for a Sagittarius is tough because we naturally wear rose-coloured glasses and permanently live in a delululand. A heart-wrenching gut punch doesn't serve us well. I think it is rare to see a depressed Sagittarius so once we are depressed, we're in deep dark shit.

Each element is about mastering something and that mastery is reached with the last of every triad: Aquarius is the genius, Capricorn is everyone's mentor… Well, Sagittarius is known as the wisest. A quality Sagi is wise beyond its years as it's the sign of constant learners and teachers and those who reach for the stars. And enlightened people aren't really about being unfaithful, quite the contrary, they are about leading by example.

LEOS CAN BE CHILL AND QUIET

The biggest Leo stereotype is probably that they always seek attention and are drama queens.

Well, this is actually a fire thing in general but it's a label that has been put on Leos specifically.

But as I've mentioned earlier, they tend to be very graceful, you know, like an elegant cat, moving through the world. There's an extra sunny, vibrant energy coming from Leos. Like yes, you can get someone like J.Lo. (Leo Sun), who constantly lives life as a main character. Or Donald Trump (Leo ascendant + Mars), who's absolutely full of himself and who thinks he's the most powerful person on earth. But you can also get someone like Andrew Garfield, who (especially in the recent weeks) has stolen everyone's hearts with his grace, warmth and natural charisma. That guy just oozes positivity, charm and genuinity. Plus, Leos are known for having a heart of gold and this is how he comes across.

Do they all seek attention though? Leos are the theatre kids but remember theatre kids are sometimes the misunderstood underdogs who care about expression and craft, not necessarily about being in the limelight. They like to play a character though.

I've lived with a Leo Sun + Moon (a New Moon baby!) for over a decade. He actually did fall into the typical Leo category of being a working musician who did put himself out there on stage. The charisma was there, the talent and craft was definitely there (his Virgo placements did help here), the ability to attract people as well. And he definitely enjoyed that attention. But that star quality was a natural thing and not something that was desperately sought-after. That's how a high quality Leo should be.

But also, let me give you an example of my Leo Moon friend, who doesn't like attention but absolutely loves the enjoyment of art in all forms, whether it's theatre, film, music, books or whatever. She also happens to be a Sagittarius Sun and there is definitely a type of a Sagittarius who's more bookworm-y and likes to live in their own head, not really caring about the outside world. As a mutable sign, Sagis can flip-flop between being the star of the show and a hippie outcast who's looking for a spiritual enlightenment in solitude. Also, they get the badge of being the most "I don't give a fuck" sign in the zodiac. We stay unbothered.

So, here's your shy withdrawn fire sign example.

IMPATIENT MUCH?

We've already adressed the accusations that Aries is an aggressive sign… Well there's also a level of impatience that supposedly cannot be matched with anyone else… that goes for all fire signs in general honestly. BUT! Before any Aries reads this and thinks "I am actually a very patient person"… I believe you. But also I don't. But also do you happen to have your Mars in an earth sign?

Aries is a cardinal sign. Cardinal signs are about starting things and building foundations. You know, in tarot it's the Emperor card, the card of the leader and provider. There's a very specific type of focus and hard work associated with the sign so Aries Suns often are able to set long-term goals that they slowly but surely put into effect. There's a catch though and it's that the fruits of their work should be visible and progress should be linear. If things are stagnant, an Aries will stamp one's foot, sulk and drop everything as it is (also side note, Aries sulks pretty often in general). This usually happens because they were impatient during the preparation process and so things fell apart cause they didn't have a solid basis - you know, they sometimes like to skip necessary steps. Interestingly, an overnight success isn't good for them either as they hate an easy target cause that's just boring. Gradual success makes them crave more and mobilizes them to work. They're also stubborn so if they want to prove themselves, they will do everything in their power to do so.

It's simmilar with other fire signs as well because it's all about maintaining a steady flame: have it too small and it will go out; have it too strong and it will burn out.

Also, notice how many famous Arians do many things at once? Music, acting, stand-up, social issues, fashion, make-up... yea cause huge success makes them bored and they need something new and exciting.

Funnily, I have A LOT (you'd really be surprised) of patience for many things that take years but I have none for the tiniest, everyday tasks. I like things to be quick but also I can put long hours into stuff if there's excitement and passion. I think many fire signs would agree with that.

ALL FIRE LEADS WITH HEART

It's not about the material (earth), not about the cerebral (air), nor about the spiritual (water). This comes with some sensitivity and vulnerability, as well as with radiant energy. Also because fire is rather self-centered, this easily leads to being self-conscious. And that self-consciousness comes from inside and is focused on who the person is. This is not the case where, for example, an earth sign may feel insecure because of their material posessions or the lack of feeling of security in the world. A fire sign may dwell simply on "am *I* enough?", thinking they're lesser than the other person just because they feel like it. Especially if something's off energetically-speaking. This is that passion and excitement I was talking about earlier.

And all fire signs share the same level of enthusiasm. Fire is hot. Yes, that does connect to being impatient, as we've already established... But this also translates to easygoing and lighthearted approach to people and ideas. Being hot also means there's usually no second guessing as fire will be agreeable to many things and will act on impulse, according to its current mood: "what are you doing right now? Do you feel like going to the movies in 30 minutes?" or "are you new here? Do you want me to show you around and grab some food?" are things you'll likely hear from a fire sign randomly just like that. It's that casual.

Of course, an anxious fire sign will get *very* anxious because fire is very focused and it can burn you from the inside. That usually happens if mushy feelings occur. Or if, for some reason, they start to feel that self-consciousness that we've discussed earlier. Because it's all about making a good impression and making sure you think they are hot and entertaining. Forget about earthy means to impress by status and gifts or watery ways of emotional bonding and trying to become your psychologist just to win you over. Fire wants you to become their biggest fan and wants to seduce and charm you (literally or figuratively) to then conquer the world together and take you on spontaneous adventures. For a happy fire sign, life is like a party that should be lived to the fullest because enjoyment, fun, friendship and love are their biggest priorities in life.

Oh, also, fire signs are all dumb and annoying and that can definitely can be tiring so I do apologize for that.

[radashes]

Book recommendations with 'Powerful Male Lead X sweet soft Female lead' dynamic

You know how some readers are into those Cold ML X Soft FML dark romance stories? Well, count me in! I have some recommendations for you. Please let me know if you have any recommendations as well.

Let's get into characters.

Male lead: I'm all about those tales where the guy's got this intense, possessive streak, loaded with cash and power. He's got this whole vibe, this aura that screams power. Everyone's shaking in their boots around him. But here's the twist: he's icy to everyone except for this one girl.

Female lead: She's the complete opposite—soft, sweet, not into playing the tough card. And you know what? I'm not into it when she tries those cringey, embarrassing stunts to outsmart him. No thanks. I'm more into the submissive kink, where she's polite but definitely not stupid. Smart, knows when to use her brain.

It's like this delicate balance between power and innocence, dominance and submission. Alright, for all my fellow readers of the "Cold Powerful Male Lead X Sweet Female Lead" trope:

When She Unravels by Gabrielle Sands (My favourite female lead. Mafia romances can feel repetitive/overdone. This felt fresh and different to me. The plot was interesting and I enjoyed Vale. She’s exactly how I like my fmc in a Mafia romance. Sure, she was a caged princess but she had a backbone and stood up for herself.)

The Mafia And His Angel series by Lylah James (Mafia X Runway fml ends up working as maiden in his house)

Hooked by Emily McIntire (Club owner X Enemy's daughter. Female lead was surely sweet)

Stolen Heir by Sophie Lark

Stolen Beauty by T.O. Smith

Broken Whispers (Perfectly Imperfect, #2) by Neva Altaj (This Russian mob is addicting and devilishly good. Age gap. Single Dad. “Touch her and I’ll kill you.” Damaged, unloveable hero and a mute heroine.)

Hidden Truths (Perfectly Imperfect #3) by Neva Altaj

Stolen Touches (Perfectly Imperfect, #5) by Neva Altaj

Burned Dreams (Perfectly Imperfect, #7) by Neva Altaj

Silent Lies (Perfectly Imperfect, #8) by Neva Altaj

Darkest Sins (Perfectly Imperfect, #9) by Neva Altaj (Female lead is the most understanding character. She stumbles upon a stranger with a gunshot wound and saves his life, thinking she'll never see him again. He stalks her for months, then cuts his forearm open just so he can have a reason to go talk to her again.)

Tempted by the Devil (Kings of Mafia #1) by Michelle Heard

Craving Danger (Kings Of Mafia #2) by Michelle Heard

Hunted by a Shadow (Kings of Mafia #3) by Michelle Heard

Beauty and the Assassin by Nadia Lee

An Improper Deal (Elliot and Annabelle #1) by Nadia Lee

The Darkest Temptation (Made, #3) by Danielle Lori

The Maddest Obsession (Made, #2) by Danielle Lori

Twist Me: The Complete Trilogy by Anna Zaires

Once You're Mine duet by Morgan Bridges

The Sordid Duet (Sordid, #1-2) by Nikki Sloane

The Annihilator (Dark Verse, #5) by RuNyx (It's somehow little bit like Hunting Adeline. I'll admit this was different, but the similarities.. Shadow man, Roses, Stalking, Human trafficking, Heterochromia. It just feels TOO similar.. Granted, this was way lessss dark compared to Hunting Adeline.)

The Finisher (Dark Verse, #4) by RuNyx

The Predator (Dark Verse, #1) by RuNyx

Beautifully Cruel #1 by JT Geissinger

Lorenzo by Sadie Kincaid

His Pretty Little Burden by Nicci Harris

Deadly Vows by Haley Stuart

Captured by a Sinner (Sinners, #5) by Michelle Heard

Stolen by a Sinner (Sinners, #3) by Michelle Heard

That's all that's on my mind right now. I'll add more later if anything else pops up. And, if you've got any recommendations for books with that "Cold Powerful Male Lead X Sweet Female Lead" vibe, hit me up!

[gushalperswife]

Hoi-hoi! I recently got a new hyperfix on Hobie Brown and wanted to ask you if you could write me something with reader who is really similar to Hobie(same beliefs, piercings and makes most of their clothes/things themself)? And then they meet through kids(Pav, Gwen, Miles?) and mb add smut with Hobie if you're ok with it (if not I'll appreciate something romantic 👉👈)

Please and thank you, love your works <3

A/N: SAY LESSSS

Paring: Hobie brown x Punk!spiderperson!Reader

Warning:

Genre: fluff

" You have to meet them! They are just like you " Pav yelled at hobie, hands on his shoulders, " Only difference is that they play the drums and they have 3 nose peirceings " pav said putting his hands on his sides. " Listen pav, ive never met a single bloke like me. Its just not possible " hobie said witha sniker and he put his hands in his pockets. Pav sighed dramatically and followed him

Pav saw you and grabbed hobie and immediately dragged him to you. " You. I have soneone thats just like you but diffrent in a way " pav said as hobie stood up as straight ad he normally does and looked you up and down. " hey " he said. You looked at him and smirked " hey " they said softly and nodded.

Hobie started to walk away but pav grabbed his shirt and pulled him back " Talk! Go become freinds! " pav said. You and hobie walked away and talked. " So are you in a band? " he asked you. " mhm. You? " you responded. He nodded. " what instrument " you ask. " electric guitar, you? " He asked. " drums " you said. Yall find a bench and sit down.

You look elsewhere but hobies eyes are on you. You were like the mona lisa in his eyes. You were stunning. (to him) most people found you scary in your universe but here? Hell no. How would he find you scary if your the most Gorgeous person he has ever seen in his lifetime. In his 19 years old liveing he had never seen anyone that was like him, like you. He didnt notice you were stareing at him untill you spoke, " Put your eyes back in their sockets " you smirk with a slight laugh. Hr snapps out his tance and lets out a soft laugh " Sorry mate " he said, " Its good dont worry about it " you smile.

Your smile. Oh my goddess its like he fell in love, head over combat boots even. He loved it so much. It just suit you so well. " You have a nice smile " he said and you blushed slightly " and you have a nice face " you said with a giggle. " Really? You like my face " he said with a soft laugh " yes i do. " you smile and boop his nose. You get up and stretch " I love talking to you but gotta go, Dorito man said i have to go his little room thing " you said. You then wrote down on a peice of paper and gace it to him. " Bye! " you smile and leave

He reads the paper

This is my number, cal me! ***-***-***

He puts the paper in his pocket and thinks that today might have been an okay day

[mirroredmemoriez]

Lynnmanda And Dedication

Back with opinions and thoughts nobody asked for! Today's topic is well, what the title says? Please be nice, I'm feeling extra silly today and I think a screw has become loose and is rattling with my singular braincell.

Basically, I probably won't be able to explain this well without showing what has prompted me to randomly make this post? Excuse the utter brain mess and nonsensical shit and uh... Try and pick up the themes I'm trying to lay down instead! (And thank you to @arythias for listening to my utter madness)

I see Amanda as needing meaning or a purpose, something or someone to dedicate herself to and just like when it comes to her love- I think it's hard for her to define clearly and almost gets mixed up because the boundaries are so unclear. Dedication to John came before her love for him in my eyes, it's what made some of it. He gave her purpose and a cause, a reason to live and in some sense a want to as well... Even if that came into question a lot. Their relationship thrived and suffered because of the pedestal she put him on and honestly I could sit here all day and go over the relationship between these two. So anyway! With Lynn, I see it as love before dedication and the way that makes things different compared to the reliance Amanda had on John. Lynn doesn't push Amanda to follow her and would likely even tell Amanda to find her own way when it comes to what she practices and follows, such as maybe religion. This freedom makes Lynn as my associate said, more of a ''lighthouse'' for Amanda. The reliance is there for her to be a safety net, but there is more confidence and space for Amanda to make her own decisions, for trial and error. A choice for once and the independence she had forfeited in her other relationships emerging again. She isn't chained to Lynn and they both know it. This is not an issue for either. If Amanda was tied to John, then with Lynn she is merely holding her- How tight is up to her. BUT LOL THOSE ARE JUST SOME SILLY HAHAHAHTHOUGHTSIVENOTSLEPTIN HOURS NOR HAVE I ATE BUT TOXIC YURI IS ALWAYS ON THE MIND LESSSS GOOOOOOO -MAL OUT

[missamyrisa2]

yeah but what if I just reach over and start playing with your royal part, tickling it with teasing taunting featherlight touches and refuse to let it go and start pinning you down when you try to squirm away only to keep touching with that same gentle fluttery stroke ~ no more, no lessss~<33

[malbecmusings]

Amen. Lessss GO!