#Lovesick Teenagers

[phantom-of-the-501st]

Arthur: I'm an awful human being. I'm mean, I'm ugly, I'm the worst person alive, I don't deserve happiness

Arthur's journal: Doodle of a bunny, doodle of a chicken, "hey I found a cool tree!", A♡M, another doodle of a bunny

[fbfh]

your daughter Rose is obsessed with the cartoon adventures of the gummi bears. Eddie is too, if you're being honest. he's just so over the moon that there's fantasy shows and movies that aren't too scary for kids. if he had to wait until his Rosie posie was older to show her all the wonders of fantasy magic and dungeons and dragons, that would be the longest wait of his life. so while the band is working on corroded coffin's next album, Eddie starts to get an idea. he pulls some strrings and starts working on a super secret surprise, so secret that not even you know what it is. After a few months, Eddie takes the day off. He makes up a mess of popcorn and candy - and of course, gummy bears - and gets you and Rosie settled into your squishy cozy couch together just in time for the new adventures of the gummi bears special. for the next 40 minutes you watch the two part special, "bard day's night". when you see the words in the credits special guest stars, corroded coffin, you scream in excitement. Rosie, who's still learning to read screams right along with you. then again when you read it out loud to her. the second you hear the cords of the cartoon electric lute on screen, you know who's playing. Rose practically tackles Eddie, glued to the screen as she watches his cartoon counterpart and the rest of the animated band get up to all sorts of hijinks and shenanegins right alongside her favorite cartoon characters. at the end, when the gummibears and the magical metal minstrals save the flower fairies, you notice the flower fairy princess with a sparkly rose motif bears a striking resemblance to your little girl, and Rosie notices the flower fairy queen looks just like her mommy.

[w3brot]

[alectoperdita]

WIP Wednesday

Got started on a possible fic for Kaiba's birthday. Dunno if I'll finish in time. If I don't, this is probably going to be the best part of it.

Part of the In bed with the mob series, and we're flashing back to when they were teenagers in this snippet.

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The fork sank smoothly into the tip of the cake slice, like a hot knife cutting through butter. Seto lifted the morsel up, and Katsuya's puppy dog eyes trailed its ascent.

"We'll share," Seto declared, pushing the first bite toward his friend.

Katsuya's eyes lit up. "You sure?"

"I insist."

"Nii-san, you spoil Katsu-nii too much," said Mokuba.

Were it in Seto's power, he would spoil Katsuya for the rest of his damn life.

Without an ounce of shame, and why should he have any when they practically grew up attached at the hip, Katsuya leaned forward, lips parting slowly, eyes maintaining unflinching contact, and closed his mouth around the end of the fork still held in Seto's grasp. Seto fought the shudder in his arm. Resisted the urge to chase Katsuya as he drew away and taste the chocolate on his tongue.

"Shit, that's the good stuff," Katsuya groaned.

"Right?" Mokuba jumped in to agree. And Seto was never more glad and more upset for his presence. "I can't remember the last time I ate something this yummy."

"C'mon, give it a try." Katsuya elbowed him.

Seto broke off and scooped up another bite on his fork. Indirect kiss. Indirect kiss, his mind screamed as he brought it to his lips. Katsuya watched him, unblinking, with his mouth still slightly parted, and Seto wondered if he thought the same.

Indirect kiss.

[mysweettaylor]

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dreams of them

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[miss0atae]

The flirting is strong in this episode!

Look how Noh is so happy to be able to wear the uniform. It must be even better because it's Phun's uniform he is going to wear.

[blacksatindahlia]

when the lines of dreams and real life are blurred and i cannot tell the difference between reality and delusion

[bruciemilf]

Batkids ugly crying watching someone flirt with their dad: 😭

Battinson ugly crying watching someone flirt with his kids: 😭

I think it's so weird for the batkids because they just cannot conceive someone would actually find their emotionally stunted, silent, brooding father attractive.

But they also can't see they're exactly like Bruce, so no one tell then.

[kim-dokja-hate-blog]

there is a man smiling and kicking his feet like a schoolgirl while looking at his phone. on closer inspection, the phones is open to messages between him and a contact named “item”. all the messages that “item” has sent have been increasingly personal and hard hitting insults. that man is sung hyunjae.

[misadoringly]

Another day alone. I don’t know how much longer I can endure this hollow existence, always watching others find their happiness while I’m left grasping at shadows. It’s so unfair. I’ve waited so long, suffered so much, but still—no one. Why do they get to have love while I wither away in this empty, loveless cage? They must be out there, my soulmate, my perfect other half. I can feel them sometimes, a flicker of hope in the darkest moments. I know they’d understand me, cherish me, even the parts I keep hidden. If I could just find them, everything would be different. I’d never let them go. They’d be mine, and only mine. We’d never be lonely again. But where are they? Why haven’t they come to rescue me from this torment? I don’t know how much longer I can stand it, waiting, aching, yearning for the love I know I deserve. It’s almost unbearable—this desperation clawing at me day after day, night after night. I just want them. I need them.

[cxndiedvi0lets]

I loved roses because you loved the colour red, and your love was filled with the sweet scent and gentleness of the petals entwined with thorns.

I remembered you loved the colour red, so I wrapped my gentle fingers to the thorns and held the rose closest to my beating heart as I endured the pain of offering your favourite colour.

[lovebeing-a-girl]

Wish I was kissing him while sitting on his lap right now but nvm…

[bird-inacage]

Episode 10 | Giddy King

[florelia12]

I was thinking about future Florelia as one does…

I really do like the idea of Flora eventually becoming Alfea’s Headmistress. I can see Griselda wanting to keep her position and not take over Faragonda once she retires.

Flora would probably start by teaching classes, maybe even a new subject like Herbology that goes a little more in depth than Potionology. Maybe even does exchange classes with Cloud Tower.

She does continue her Realm/Land restoration projects on the side, and she would definitely push the school to take part in it too. Bringing students along to heal magically destroyed lands.

Then of course as Faragonda retires, she would ask Flora to take over and she would be thrilled and so honoured.

At the same time, as cute as it would be if Helia took over Red Fountain, I don’t think he would actually want that. It would feel like ultimately resigning to a fate he once tried to escape from.

I do think he would have taught at RF at some point. He’s not the most passionate about teaching but he is good at it. He’s patient and kind, and very understanding. He would still want to pursue Art and I think he would do a good mix of both. At first he’ll feel like he needs to choose but eventually he realises this is what makes him happy and he’s found a nice balance that works for him.

But you know who I’d love to see take over RF, Timmy.

I like the idea of Riven, too. But I feel like Timmy and Saladin share similar characteristics. As much as Riven would grow into becoming a good leader, I think he would enjoy taking over Codatorta’s role more, especially since it’s more hands-on and field work.

Timmy and Flora power-duo is so underrated!!!

But yeah, it’d be really cute for Helia and Flora being teachers at the respective schools, then Flora taking over and Helia going to visit her and him just being chill and enjoying life (painting until morning, wrangling dragons after breakfast then heading on over to Alfea for a little lunch with his wife 🥲) happily ever afters im gonna cry

[acourtofladydeath]

Poly+ ACOTAR Week Day 1: Beginnings

All his life Nyx has been raised by his parents, Rhysand and Feyre, and their mate Tamlin. One day he decides to ask him mom how their bonds snapped and she is more than happy to oblige.

Inspired by the storytelling in "The Princess Bride" and "How I Met Your Mother" this is angsty, fluffy fun.

So excited to kick off the first day of @polyacotarweek with one of my favorite trios, Feytamsand. Start reading below, or read the entire fic on AO3 here!

“Mom!” I shouted through the hall of the River House. It was her day off, which probably meant she was painting. The River House had a state of the art studio for her to work in, but she typically painted wherever inspiration struck. Which means she could be anywhere. 

The house was entirely too large. Something I loved growing up when I wanted to hide, but hated when I needed to find them. Sure, we could mind speak, but once I walked in on my parents having daemati sex, something I literally didn't know existed before then. After that, I refused to communicate that way unless there was an emergency. 

“In here Nyxie!” She called back from the library at the end of the hall. It had a huge window overlooking the Sidra and sunset. Throughout the day light cast through the window, ricocheting through the room. As it traveled it glanced across the wide array of books, some gilded and some plain, painting the floor in its own way. With the kaleidoscope of colors and dancing light, it was one of mom’s favorite spots to paint. Aunt Nes spent most of her time here when she visited, but today it was just mom. 

“What’s up, baby?” Mom said as I walked in. Covered head to toe in paint, she turned to look at me and wiped even more on her apron and one of her mate’s old shirts. Now which one, I wasn’t quite sure. But judging by those giant, billowy sleeves and the gauzy white linen fabric I had a pretty good guess. 

“I’m not a baby anymore,” I scoffed from the doorway. There was no way I’d get any closer to her like this. Last time she hugged me while painting it took three baths to get it all off and my clothes had to be burned. 

“Nyx you are thirteen, you are definitely still my baby. Even a hundred years from now you’ll still be my baby. I’m your mother, that’s how it goes.” She smiled softly at me then, one of those smiles that told me she was thinking about the past and the future all at once. They were my favorites. 

“What did you need? Or did you just want to watch me paint?” My mom asked, slight worry in her eyes. I’d never been great at schooling my expressions like dad was, mom and I had that in common. We both wore our emotions on our sleeves for all to see. 

I sighed, settling in to ask the question that had been gnawing at me for some time now. “One of the kids at school said something today that bothered me,” I rubbed at the muscles in the back of my neck with one hand, my gaze cast down on the floor as I tried to find the right words. 

It took me several long breaths, but mom waited patiently even as I felt her own anxiety build. “They said…” I let out a long sigh, there really was no good way to say this. “They said it’s not fair that I have two High Lords for parents, or for you to have two mates. And it’s not the first time, either.” 

Mom wrung her apron uneasily between her paint streaked hands, her art now completely forgotten as she focused on me. “I’m sorry you’re having to deal with this love. We knew people might say things like this, Nyx. I wish I had better answers for you, but the Mother gave your fathers and I each two mates.” She looked up at me with apology in her eyes, something I never intended and didn’t need to hear from her again. “I never wanted it to affect you negatively though.” 

“I know mom, and I know we’ve talked it to death.” I ran a frustrated hand through my hair. “It’s just still a lot, you know?” A thought struck me then. I knew my parents were all mates, I knew they’d met around the time of Amarantha’s reign under the mountain. We’d had a lot of conversations that time so I wasn’t caught off guard if other kids or parents mentioned it, but still…

“How’d you all find out anyway?” 

Mom cocked her head slightly to the side, her brow furrowed just a bit. “What do you mean?”

“How’d you find out you’re all mates? I mean, we’ve talked about the mountain and how you met them, but I’ve never really heard the full story of how your bonds snapped.” 

A secretive smile slid across her face then, and my mom straightened her head toward me. “Would you like to hear the full story? I think you’re old enough now.”

“Only if you promise to spare the gross bits…” I said, internally cringing as the unbidden image of mentally walking in on them flashed through my mind again. Fighting back a shudder at the memory I continued,  "But I am pretty curious.” I smiled slightly, and her own brightened wide enough to light the whole room. 

“Are you too old to sit on mom’s lap for story time? I can change out of my paint clothes first, I know you’ve taken after your dad with how much you care for your clothes.” she asks, humor alight in her words. 

I feel the heat of a blush on my cheeks as I answer. “Definitely too old for sitting on your lap…but maybe not for the couch…” She knew what I meant. When I had bad dreams or hard days at school, sometimes I’d lay on the couch, head in her lap. It felt too juvenile to use the word ‘cuddles’ but I guess that’s what it was. A kid’s allowed to cuddle his mom right? 

A few minutes later, mom was back wearing leggings and one of her favorite sweaters. She sat on the couch next to the big window in the library and patted the seat next to her, warmth filling the space between us. I pushed off the wall from where I stood and went to join her. As I settled in, she began her story. “Alright Nyx, let’s start from the beginning. Here’s the story of how I met your fathers.” 

Continue reading at the first cut on AO3.

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[miss0atae]

Random Thoughts about Love Sick 2024 (EP 3): Navigating your first queer love.

I'm fully on board with Love Sick 2024. I have such a nice time watching it and I feel the young actors are doing a good job. I can't compare this story with the OG version. I don't even want to do it. I watch this version like it's an original story. Maybe when it'll be over, it would be interesting to watch the OG version. However, right now I just want to concentrate on this version.

Phun is having an identity crises over his crush for Noh and their almost kiss. He is skipping school, avoiding Noh and drinking alone in his room. Being a teenager can make you act in a very dramatic way. I look at this with a little bit of fondness for this time where everything was so important and so intense. His inner turmoil and his excessive behavior is a way of trying to understand his feelings and he is not able to have the right answer he is looking for. He knows he is attracted to Noh, but he doesn't how to cope with the implication.

Noh is trying his best to understand him, but this is something that Phun has to deal by himself. Noh can't make the decision for him. Of course, I believe some of Phun's hesitation comes from the fact that he is attracted to a man. Has Phun seen queer love around him? Is it accepted? (we're not going to talk about his sister because this is a different conversation). I wonder if he is in an uncomfortable battle with himself and maybe a bit of internalized homophobia. Not knowing what to expect, he is feeling anxious and maybe a little fearful.

Fortunately for him, Noh doesn't hate him like he thought he would. I think Noh is quite mature. He understands that Phun is lost and he gave him the right advice and it's for Phun to know what he wants. No one can decide for him. I also admire how Noh told him he would not kiss him while he is also dating Aim. This kid is too mature for his age, in some way. However, he is more grounded and self-confident than Phun. He is still a teen who is growing up, but you can see he has a different sight in life. It's probably because of his family and the people that surround him.

Their beach date was beautiful. They finally admitted their feeling and it turns out they both love each other. In a romance, this is the time where both the main leads end up together after confessing. That's what you expect. Unfortunately, this is not what happened after this little escapade. They both know their love, but they won't go out. They will remain friends… Will this decision really work for both? I feel like they haven't really talked about what they should do. They showed us that you can be in love, but not together and admitting your feelings is not enough to say you properly communicate.

It should have been the foundation of a better understanding, but it just brought them back to square one. The young queer love mixed with the identity development associated with the transitional stage that is adolescence is something that is surely not easy. We'll see how Phun and Noh will deal with this "friendship".