#My Wife Is the Student Council President!

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Despite being garbage, I'm really surprised that My Wife is the Student Council President isn't more popular with the 2000s-early 2010s animecore kawaiicore aesthetic, considering the character designs and art style

And I don't know if anyone else remembers this formerly iconic but now forgotten meme, but it comes from this show

[dailynnt]

JUNGKOOK FANFIC RECOMMENDATIONS | PART 2

Hi Army🫰🏻

It's me again with my list of my favorite JK works 💜

You should read and thank these wonderful authors for their work by liking, reposting and commenting 🥰

Thanks to all fanfic authors for sharing to us your creative, I know what a titanic job you do 🙇🏼

Most of these fanfics contain explicit scenes, so read at your own risk 😉

Part 1 of my fanfic recommendations 🫶🏻

✗ When the End Comes | Masterpost (jjk) by @oddinary4bts (breakup!au, slice of life!au, angst with a big A, smut, fluff)

✗ 𐙚 pink and pretty by @redcherrykook (sir!kink, spanking, dom&sub dynamics, oral (m), degredation, praise, doggy, creampie, slight size kink)

✗ 𐙚 delicate seashell by @redcherrykook (beachy hotel sex, whiny koo, penetration, sweet koo)

✗ 𐙚 brothers best friend by @redcherrykook (teasing, humping, tit play, f2l, fluff)

✗ KKANGPAE by @jungkoode (enemies to lovers, slow burn, gang au, angst with smut, fuck buddies, forbidden love, secret relationship)

✗ new territory. (jjk) by @cigarettesuga (smut, fluff, experimental firsts, soft filth, boyfriend!jungkook supremacy)

✗ starstruck #1 #2 by @trivia-yandere ( yandere, oral sex, smut, unprotected sex, praising, dirty talk, rough sex, overstimulation, possessive behavior)

✗ Cruel Secrets - J.JK - ONE SHOT by @kookiesncreamri (yandere, smut, angst, fluff.... if u squint, forbidden relationship trope, twin au)

✗ Priorities - JJK #1, #2 by @kookiesncreamri (fwb, mutual pining..?, slightly toxic relationship, exclusive fwb, smut, smau)

✗ HOLD ON TO ME by @kooklovee (angst, fluff, smut, established relationship au, CeoHusband!Jk x Wife!Reader)

✗ RUINED RIGHT by @kooklovee (smut, established relationship au, bf!Jungkook x gf!Reader)

✗ MARRIED FOR 7 DAYS by @kooklovee (fluff, smut, established relationship au, bf!Jungkook x gf!Reader)

✗ The Ex Text by @shadowkoo (smut, pwp, ex with benefits, minor fluff & angst)

✗ The Oh! Chronicles (series) by @shadowkoo (smut, brother’s best friend, off limits younger sister, college au, pwp)

✗ Sexy Disasters With Feelings by @kooppss (smut, cursing, drinking, unhealthy immature behavior, male masturbation, mention of female masturbation, mention of sex)

✗ million dollar man. jjk by @joonjuul (richman!jk, softdom!jk, poor!reader, subby!reader, pwp, oral (m receiving), thigh riding, fingering (f receiving), pet names, praise)

✗ Jungkook as a munch. by @phantommoondoll (smut, oral, daddy kink)

✗ SHADOWS OF OBSESSION by @gukcnt (criminal au, dark romance, forbidden attraction, enemies to lovers, murderer!jungkook, stalker!jungkook, innocent shy!reader, virgin!reader, medical student!reader, violence, stalking and obsession, contrast of worlds, crime, thriller, smut, angst, fluff)

✗ Black Ribbon Bride ۶ৎ | jjk (m) by @youthguk (mafia au, dark romance, arranged marriage, angst , smut, forced marriage, power imbalance, slight graphic violence, death threats, mentions of murder, forced intimacy)

✗ down low — jeon jungkook by @writesvani (friends with benefits au, situationship au, porn with plot, smut, angst)

✗ What you need by @keen-li (best friends au, angst, fluff, smut, slow burn)

✗ i'm outside, let's talk. (m) by @rjkooks (porn with very little plot, exes to lovers)

✗ after last night (m) #1, #2 by @rjkooks (unrequited love, non-idol au, smut, angst)

✗ FRIENDS ⋆ JJK by @girlygguk (established relo, fluff, smut)

✗ BAD THINGS ⋆ JJK by @girlygguk (smut, angst, fluff, f2l, fwb au, university au)

✗ fifth wish by @jiminrings (angst, unrequited love, emotional constipation)

✗ satellite | jjk by @httpknjoon (fluff, slight angst, fwb)

✗ Never been a friend | jjk by @jkslipppiercing (smut, enemies to lovers, alcohol, swearing)

✗ boy in luv by @ggukiepie (college!au, bff!jk, athlete!jk, student council president oc, cheerleader!oc, angst, fluff, eventual smut, pining)

✗ so good by @ggukiepie (established relationship, smut, literally pwp, the plot is maybe two sentences long lmao, a little bit of fluff)

✗ at arms length by @tranquilreign (angst, ex best friends au! college au)

✗ STILL YOUR'S by @kooffeecup (angst, smut, fluff)

✗ PAST TENSE, PRESENT LOVE 𐚁̸ by @kooffeecup (angst, romance)

Give these fanfics and their authors a lot of love 💜

💋 Dailynn T

[official-cvntified-gay]

SILENT BET

pairing: kira timurov x fem!reader (bet)

theme: slow burn?????

note: just watch bet for the second time and I'm so obsessed with herrr, thee mother cuntress(my wife) this is set during yumekira's alliance

Everyone watches the ones who talk loudest.

The ones who scream when they win. Cry when they lose. And become house pets

But not you.

You don’t need the stage.

You place bets behind closed doors, in silence. High-stakes. Clean hands. Names heard but never repeated. A legacy who's known but ignored.

You’ve made a fortune on shadows.

But now the student council president is watching.

It starts with a glance. Not even a real one. A flicker. You feel it across the room before you see her.

It’s during a council-mandated match, a spectacle arranged for the lower ranks. Loud gamblers in louder blazers, shouting over borrowed chips. You’re not in the spotlight. You’re watching, same as her.

But she looks at you. Just once. And it lands like a knife against glass.

Not curiosity. Not boredom.

Recognition.

You look away first. She doesn’t.

She confronts you two days later.

Not in a dramatic scene, not for now. Kira doesn’t waste time on theatrics unless she’s already won.

She finds you alone in the corridor behind the north wing near the library, the kind of place most students avoid. Too far from the game halls, too close to the quiet.

“I hear you’ve been playing,” she says.

No hello. No name. Just the edge of her voice—low, cold, beautiful.

You don’t deny it. “I hear a lot of things too.”

There’s a pause, like she’s waiting to see what you’ll offer. But you give her nothing.

She steps closer, arms folded behind her back. Her uniform perfect. Her expression unreadable.

“I don’t like unknowns in my system,” she says.

“And I don’t like systems built on people bleeding for bets,” you reply.

That gets something. Not surprise but interest. Her gaze sharpens. It isn’t just the words. It’s the fact that you didn’t flinch when you said them..

“Then why gamble?” she asks.

You meet her eyes fully now, something simmering under your voice. “Because I don’t play to rise. I play to cut.”

That stops her.

Just long enough.

Long enough for something else to settle in the air between you , not threat, not quite. Something heavier. A shift in gravity.

You’re not what she thought.

You’re not trying to win her game.

You’re trying to dismantle it.

After that, she doesn’t look through you anymore.

You find her watching you across crowded halls, silent matches, c meetings where you don’t speak. Her gaze is a weapon, a question, a challenge.

But more than that—there’s hesitation.

Because she’s not sure if she wants to destroy you or understand you.

And you’re not sure which would be worse.

The next time you speak, it’s late. Quiet. The world outside is asleep, but St. Dominic's never is.

She finds you sitting at the edge of the old arena, where games used to be held before the new wing was built. It’s empty now. Dusty. Forgotten. You like it that way.

“You were supposed to stay hidden,” she says behind you.

You don’t turn around. “You were supposed to be smarter.”

She laughs. Actually laughs. Not loud. Not performative. It slips out of her like she forgot herself for a second.

And when she sits beside you, she doesn’t speak for a long time.

You feel it more than hear it, the weight of legacy pressing on both of you. Her father. Yours. The way their choices turned into your nightmares.

“I know what you’re doing,” she says quietly. “This slow war.”

You look at her then. Really look.

She’s beautiful in the way silence is, sharp, polished, waiting. But there’s something else there now. A softness around the edges. A weight she doesn’t know how to name.

“I’m not trying to win,” you say. “I’m trying to stop this from swallowing us.”

For a moment, her mask cracks.

And she says, barely audible:

“Then maybe we’re not on opposite sides.”

Not a confession. Not forgiveness. But something dangerously close to surrender.

You don’t reach for her. She doesn’t lean in.

But when she stands, she hesitates, just long enough for you to see it.

The doubt.

The curiosity.

The possibility.

“You’re still a threat,” she says.

You smile faintly. “So are you.”

And as she walks away, you both understand:

This isn’t the end.

It’s the beginning of something neither of you were trained for.

Something that can’t be gambled.

Only felt.

[sweetfwr]

𝄃𝄃𝄂𝄂𝄀𝄁𝄃𝄂𝄂𝄃 SWEETFWR’s upcoming works

masterlist here!

SUNKISSED & STAKED

⤿ you were supposed to be his next meal. you, the pretty new girl who moved to this dreaded town to give her mother an easier life. of course the werewolf had to get in his way.

vampire!sunghoon x reader x werewolf!jake, twilight au, love triangle

TO WRECK A HOME

⤿ when nishimura riki finds out his long-time girlfriend is arranged to marry yang jungwon right from under his nose, he's determined to keep a firm hold on her.

"...i'm a home wrecker? you took my home away from me first."

ni-ki x f!reader, ANGST

COURTSIDE GIRLFRIEND ENEMY

⤿ kim sunoo, resident campus sweetheart who's famous for his killer jump serves and his warm and smiley nature has no enemies!! except... for you, apparently. why does his gaze seem to go icy and his smile turn downwards whenever you’re nearby!? some would call it pure hatred, others would consider it special treatment.

volleyball player!sunoo x f!reader

MISSION: MATRIMONY

⤿ your handler was very clear what your mission entailed: get in, get information, then get out, no matter the cost. when you find yourself in a sham marriage to avoid suspicion from the enemy country’s government, you begin to realize the cracks in your ever-so-sweet husband’s facade. turns out, the enemy might be even closer than you thought.

spy!jungwon x spy!reader

FAMOUS & FURIOUS

⤿ unwarranted, two-way glares during award shows and a viral clip of the kind, sensible oldest member of enhypen rolling his eyes at your MAMA speech were enough material your fans needed to become invested in a years-long industry mystery: what the hell is going on between you and lee heeseung? a racy coachella sighting might just crack the case.

idol!heeseung x idol!reader

LAST MAN STANDING

⤿ running away from your problems and into your best friend’s vacation home in paris for the summer has never felt better for him. how couldn’t it, when it’s always him you run to at the end of the day?

best friend!jay x f!reader

HEALING HEARTS

⤿ life on the job as a medical professional in training has never been easy, so much so that you think it might be driving you a little insane. so insane, that yang jungwon, your supervising resident has begun to look a little too handsome lately.

ob-gyn!jungwon x f!reader

IF IT’S NOT YOU…

⤿ after years of cleaning up after your conglomerate family’s shady activities and adhering to your every whim and demand as his wife and boss, (boss-wife?) jungwon decides he’s finally done with your marriage. that is, until he realizes he might not ever be able to let you go.

lawyer!jungwon x ceo!reader, queen of tears au

LOST AND FOUND

⤿ you did it, you've finally done it for yourself. you have a home, a successful career, and a fiancé that would turn the world upside down for you. the question is, how much of your new life would you be willing to give away to have your greatest love back in your arms?

heeseung x f!reader

ROSES & RETRIBUTION

⤿ when you are accepted into solstice academy on a scholarship, you seek revenge on the illustrious park family, the very people that took away the life of your best friend. park sunghoon, an attendee of solstice, is sloppy, unaware of his surroundings, and completely out of touch- the perfect target for a clean assassination. the only problem? his irritatingly loyal best friend jake, who happens to be student council president, the son of one of the 7 families pulling strings in the academy, and the man you would later refer to as your greatest love.

jake x f!reader, academy au

IN THE HEAT OF THE SUMMER

⤿ the hot, humid summers of your youth usually meant practicing at the ice rink ‘till you dropped or manning your parent’s video shop. park sunghoon, who lived next door’s summers usually meant delivering newspapers and taking every odd job possible. in the heat of the summer of 1998, your paths finally crossed for the first time.

news anchor!sunghoon x figure skater!reader, inspired by 2521

READY PLAYER 02

⤿ how do you tell your best friend sunoo you’ve been harboring secret feelings for him for years? simple, you don’t. when a love letter ends up in the wrong hands, faking a relationship with the help of the hot new transferee proves to be a lot easier.

ni-ki x f!reader x sunoo, love triangle

[RELEASED] WILD UNCHARTED WATER

⤿ as the son of the nefarious pirate king, jungwon's sole duty is to capture you, the only daughter of the very royal family that threatens his livelihood and his home. however a few ship raids, late night ventures, and exchanges of hate (love?) letters later, it seems that you have captured him instead. body, mind, and soul.

pirate!jungwon x princess!reader

[joequiinn]

The Dos & Don'ts of Fake Dating | E.M. x reader | pt. 1

[chap two] | [all chapters here]

Summary | You propose a crazy idea to the resident freak of Hawkins, Eddie Munson. But maybe he was even crazier for agreeing to it…

Warnings & Notes | fem reader, faking dating, opposites attract, bratty rich bitch reader, super minor revenge plot, not-quite-enemies-to-lovers

Author's Note | Was I the only one who turned 18 a month into their senior year and then proceeded to spiral and become The Worst version of themself possible?? Well, this fic is semi-inspired by that shitty part of my life lmao. Reader figure skates though. I can’t figure skate, hurts my feet lol. I never expected to write a fake dating story, but Eddie Munson has had me bewitched for nearly 2 years now, so here we go.

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WC | 3.9k

Chapter One

The idea came to you during a student council meeting as the class president was droning on about the ‘85 homecoming preparations: you needed to do something crazy, something completely and utterly out of character.

Maybe it was because of your ex breaking up with you just weeks before school started. Maybe it was that senior year itch. Maybe it was the realization that you were turning 18 next week. Hell, maybe you just woke up that morning with a strong sense that the things in your life were no longer satisfying you.

Whatever the cause, since the start of your senior year, you’ve just felt so off.

Your ex, Duncan, breaking up with you right before school started was a low blow, and an absolutely shitty feeling - you didn’t date much, but when you did, it was never the guy that ended things. It wasn’t shitty because you were in love and oh so heartbreak, it wasn’t shitty because you saw a future with him. It was shitty because of how goddamn embarrassing it was.

To your peers, you were a couple that made sense, and in fact people had been urging you to go out for a while. And, obviously, you had grown to like him, considering that you were in a relationship for six months - you never would have put up with him for that long if you didn’t actually like him. But the fact that he broke up with you, and not the other way around, left a sour, spiteful taste in your mouth.

So, perhaps it was that break-up that made you feel different this entire month. Or maybe it was your impending 18th birthday, which made you realize just how close you were to legal adulthood. Whatever the cause, every single aspect of your life up to this point suddenly came under your deep scrutiny. You just weren’t… happy?

That made it sound bad, but what were you enjoying right now? What got you excited every day? As you sat in the student council meeting, zoning out since the very start, you came to think that maybe you had nothing going on right now that you genuinely wanted in your life.

Hell, you weren’t even on the student council because you enjoyed it, Janet just dragged you into it back in your sophomore year. You figured she loved the sense of importance it gave her. She and everyone else in the council probably got off on how important they felt, the dictators of Hawkins High School.

You always ran in this crowd, and before you never questioned it. The popular kids, the rich kids, the successful kids. You don’t remember ever choosing these friends and acquaintances - if anything, it seemed that these peers were all a constant, as if they’d always been there from the very start. You figured it was the natural state of the world - as the daughter of one of the richest men in town, you were predestined to end up here. Not here as in the student council, surrounded by other spoiled rich kids debating the difference between turquoise and cyan. But here in an even broader sense - in a finely curated life, in all the “right” circles, on the path to either greatness or becoming the trophy wife of greatness.

Up until now, you’d never questioned it. Yes, mom and dad, you were a popular kid whose free time was fully booked between college prep, figure skating, student council, dates with a cookie-cutter boyfriend, and everything else under the sun. Yes, mom and dad, you were doing everything they all told you too because it would look great on your college applications, because that’s what you’re supposed to do, because that’s how things have always been done.

It started to dawn on you maybe a week or so into the school year just how mundane you were - you never questioned your time spent skating or on extracurriculars, you never went against the order of things as dictated by only the most popular of your peers. That’s just what was done, what was always done. But after your ex dared to break up with you, you came to realize recently that maybe all of this wasn’t what you wanted - maybe it was time to start making some choices for yourself instead of worrying what your parents told you or what your peers thought or what to do to keep your boyfriend semi-happy.

So, you started to consider what exactly it was that you wanted. And that proved to be more challenging than you anticipated, which probably would have sounded extremely pathetic if you had said it to any of the people sitting next to you.

Did you like figure skating? Of course, it was your idea after all. What you didn’t like was the pressure from your mother to train and become an Olympian, a feat that was never your intention when you took up the sport at six years old. Besides, you told her, you were way past the age for trials, you’d never get in (or, at least, that’s what you told her, because how the hell would you know whether or not there was a cut off age).

Did you like your friends? You thought so - you’d known them virtually your entire life, so you never questioned your relationship with them. But proximity didn’t necessarily go hand-in-hand with likeability. Maybe some of them you actually liked, but the rest? No, they were just around because they always had been.

Did you like your relationship before Duncan broke up with you? No, probably not. Of course, your opinion of him and that entire relationship was soured now, but even at the time, you were probably just going through the motions, doing things that couples do without any real heart in it.

So… What did you want? What did you actually like?

It was jarring to realize that your entire life had been dictated and finely tuned for you from the moment you were born, that even the things you wanted had been molded into new shapes by your parents or your peers or your teachers.

Once you realized how little of your life was in your own hands, you couldn’t get it out of your head. You always saw yourself as someone who was in control, as someone who couldn’t be told shit. And yet, you came to realize that that was far from the truth. It was as if suddenly everything about your life was something you hated. You hated your classes, you hated your friends, you hated running in the same circle as your ex, you hated all your obligations. Through the first few weeks of senior year, all you felt was frustration, disinterest, and absolute boredom with everything around you. Something had to change. And during the bullshit student council meeting, you became determined to make it happen.

So, over the course of that boring as all hell meeting, you tried to figure out what you wanted, and how you were going to get it. You set a goal for yourself, silly but helpful considering the structure you were so accustomed to: you’d set your plan in motion on your birthday. New year, new you, right?

Once you gave yourself that deadline, you then had to think about what exactly you were trying to accomplish - yes, you wanted to make some major changes, you wanted to, in a way, become a new person, but how were you going to do that?

You settled on four key things to keep in mind:

You wanted to piss off your parents big time - your dad barely acknowledged your existence and your mom coddled you, so actually upsetting them would be a feat unto itself. You had to become so awful that even your mother would stop making excuses for you.

You needed to drop your friends - the more you thought about all the people you grew up alongside, the more you realized that you weren’t particularly interested  in relationships with any of them. Whether you made new friends or not wasn’t a priority, in fact you kind of liked the idea of just being left alone.

You had to figure out what you actually enjoyed - outside of skating, you had no idea what really interested you, what you would like to do with your life and your free time. You figured it was time to do some self reflection and focus on finding things that you’d actually enjoy.

And, most importantly, you had to get back at your ex. Yeah, it was stupid to be motivated by a boy, but nothing would make you happier than seeing him worked up and frustrated. Your focus wasn’t on trying to win him back or anything like that - you wanted to piss him off, to exact some kind of revenge for making you look like an idiot when he broke up with you at a party that all your friends had attended.

How you were going to accomplish these, however, was yet to be determined. But they were a damn good starting point, and they got you motivated to become an absolute nuisance to everyone around.

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The Friday following the student council meeting, you decided to first experiment with a little something, satiate a mild curiosity. To anyone else, it was probably the most mundane thing in the world, but to a high schooler who thought graduation was life or death, doing anything out of the ordinary felt nail-biting.

You were going to sit at a new lunch table.

You had just two days left until your birthday, until you’d officially set your plan in motion, so you still had a little more time to come up with something. So far, you couldn’t think of shit. You were already someone who was blunt and commanding and mean, whose thoughts and feelings were always on your face, so people were used to you being bossy and a little miserable - you couldn’t start being meaner or blunter, you just knew that wouldn’t be enough. Maybe you could start skipping class, maybe you could start flaking on friends, but somehow none of that felt like enough, like it wouldn’t make a statement. You had to really make an impression, to really set yourself up for a total ruination of your social status, you just hadn’t figured out how.

But a new lunch table was as good a starting point as any, right?

You chose a table at the far end of the lunchroom; customarily your group of friends, acquaintances, and ex sat centrally, surrounded by the jocks on one side and the academics on the other. The new table you chose was only occupied by two other people, a dorky little couple who looked at you funny when you sat as far from them as possible. In turn, you gave them an icy cold glare, prompting them to look away quickly, like you were a Medusa who could turn them to stone.

Your stupid little lunchroom plan was a bust, though. Five minutes into your peaceful lunch, your two closest friends, Amelia and Janet found you, each looking perplexed and put-off by your seat of choice. They looked around before lowering into the seats around you, their expression full of something akin to disgust, as if sitting at a different table was that offensive.

“What are we doing over here?” Amelia asked judgmentally, eyeing the couple at the opposite end of the table. Across the lunchroom, a few people (including Duncan) from your usual lunch table looked at you funny, “It’s like we’re exiled or something.”

So dramatic, you thought while staring harshly at her.

“Change of scenery.” You answered plainly, stabbing at the food in front of you. Amelia hummed in acknowledgement, but still made it quite clear that she didn’t agree with the decision.

“What, does this have something to do with Duncan?” She jabbed, receiving another nasty look from you, “So, he’s a jerk? Get over it.”

You should’ve known this idea was too simple to work. Of course they’d just follow you like the lemmings that they were, just as unable to make their own decisions as you were. Yeah, you definitely needed to try something bigger to scare them off.

Briefly, you thought that you could maybe tell them, just say point blank, “Amelia, Janet, I hate being around you and this friendship is done.” But, again, you figured that wouldn’t be good enough, that they’d laugh at your mean sense of humor even if you reiterated yourself. In this crowd, being mean was never enough to make your point, because all of you were nasty, not only to each other but to virtually everyone you met.

And despite your well-known attitude problem, you still cared about Amelia and Janet, flaws and all. These were the girls that you’d known since you were five years old, of course you worried about their feelings at least a little bit - nearly 13 years of friendship would do that to anyone. Guess you had more of a heart than you gave yourself credit for.

You definitely needed a foolproof plan to get out of this friendship, this social circle, this popular bubble that you’d always been trapped in. The friendship had to end without you saying so. You had to push them out until they finally gave up on you. Make it seem like it was their idea, that would definitely work on them.

As you schemed, Amelia and Janet chatted around you. Various acquaintances stopped by the table, all with the same question: what the hell were you guys doing sitting all the way out here? Even Duncan was amongst those that asked, trying to ignore the way you glared daggers at him. Amelia and Janet gave various responses, all of which put blame on you as if this simple little decision meant their utter ruination.

As Duncan was preparing to walk back to your usual lunch table, a commotion rose out in the hallway, the echo of rapid footfall drifting in through the doors. Multiple heads turned to face the cafeteria doors with curiosity, some people peeked out into the hall to check what the yelling was about, scurrying back to their friends to report what they’d seen. You, Amelia, Janet, and Duncan all waited silently, sharing raised brows and curious looks.

Not even a minute later, Eddie freaking Munson came crashing into the lunchroom, a look of total glee on his face as he cackled, not even remotely fazed by all the eyes on him. As he tumbled through the cafeteria doors, you jumped a little at the burst of sound. Eddie’s disruption turned everyone’s heads now, the lunchroom silent in shock and loathing as the resident outcast ran between tables, heading for the set of doors at the opposite end of the room. Your gaze was locked on the shit disturber as he blew past your table, carelessly running into Duncan in the process, but even that collision didn’t slow him down. Duncan yelled at him, but Eddie was focused on one goal, and if this were a cartoon you definitely would have seen dust kick up behind him from how quickly he was moving.

Not too far behind was Coach Miller, a look of absolute rage marring his puffy red face as he pursued Eddie. It didn’t even seem to cross his mind that he was making a fool of himself in front of the entire student body - his only focus was stopping the offender of whatever shenanigans currently pissed him off.

Your gaze turned back to the excited Eddie, an undeniable curiosity rising in you - what the hell did he do to piss off Coach Miller this bad? Sure, the coach was always pretty damn temperamental, but you couldn’t recall ever seeing him look quite this upset before.

Eddie paused at the cafeteria doors to turn and pull a mocking face at the coach before darting from the room, as if nothing in the world could touch him and he was unstoppable.

As Coach Miller disappeared after Eddie and students returned to their usual conversations, albeit with an air of awkwardness, you stared at the cafeteria doors thoughtfully.

That’s when an idea began to form.

You needed to take a page out of Eddie Munson’s book. If anyone in this school knew how to be a thorn in everyone’s side, it was him. So, you spent the remainder of your lunch brainstorming, trying to figure out how to channel even a sliver of Eddie’s energy; you only chimed into the conversation when someone spoke to you directly.

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In the middle of fifth period, you still weren’t quite sure what your game plan was, but you at least had a vague starting point. While your history teacher rambled on about some significant European war that you couldn’t begin to care about, you tapped your pencil as you thought about Eddie Munson (a sentence that very nearly grossed you out).

You’ve known about him since your freshman year - at the time, he was a year ahead of you, but since then he’d been held back. People always sneered when talking about him, as if Eddie was the most offensive thing they’d ever encountered, as if he was some kind of plague. He went against all social norms you’d learned up to that point, he was contradictory to everything you’d ever been taught about social conduct and likeability - he wore ratty clothes, listened to scary music, acted out in the most theatrical ways possible, and never seemed to give a shit what anyone thought.

You had never spoken to Eddie personally. Through the years you’d had a few classes together, including your math class this year, so you’ve witnessed some of his antics. But really, you knew nothing about the guy. Just the things that everyone else told you, and those things were nothing good. Whether or not Eddie was as bad as people said didn’t matter to you. His reputation was shit, and in this instance that’s exactly what you needed.

So, how were you going to ruin your senior year with the help of Eddie Munson? Well, at the very least, maybe you first had to have a conversation with him. It would be pretty stupid to walk up to him and go “hey, Munson, I know everyone here hates you, how about we chat and you make them hate me, too!”

Maybe you needed to find a way to hang out with him? Pretend to be friends long enough that the rest of the student body begins to ostracize you? With a little amused huff, an even worse thought crossed you: maybe you needed to pretend you were interested in Eddie Munson for a while, that was sure to piss just about everyone off. Especially Duncan.

But then the idea gave you pause.

You could not pretend to flirt with, or even date, Eddie fucking Munson. No chance in hell that would work. No way he would go for it, and no way you’d be able to tolerate him long enough to convince anyone that you were even remotely into him.

But… maybe?

Shit, what a stupid idea.

Or maybe it was a brilliant one.

You mulled it over a few minutes longer - if you were going to, somehow, convince Eddie Munson to pretend to date you, you needed to offer him something in exchange, that was obvious. You needed to give him a good reason to help you out, or this plan was never going to work. Its chances of success already seemed slim to none.

You had one idea, though you weren’t entirely certain if he’d go for it.

Your Uncle Tom was a cop, had been with the force your entire life - and you’d bet he’s probably had at least one run-in with Eddie. Maybe you’d tell Eddie that you could get cops to leave him alone, to stop watching him wearily whenever they were around. You couldn’t promise him too much, of course, but you knew at the very least that you could get your uncle to leave him alone. Or you could even take the fall here and there for whatever trouble Eddie inevitably lands himself in - what cop was stupid enough to arrest the niece of a cop and the daughter of a man who owned half of Hawkins?

It wasn’t foolproof, and you knew there were flaws to be found, but it just might work.

So, with your mind made up, you rip a scrap of paper from your notebook and scribble out a quick message:

Let’s make a deal. Sunday. You pick the time and place. Locker #436

You’d hoped that Eddie would be smart enough to realize that you wanted him to write you back, to drop his own stupid note in your locker so you could meet up and tell him your stupid, crazy idea. God, this better work.

You swiftly raise your hand in the air, giving a small impatient wave when your teacher didn’t acknowledge you right away, instead trying to focus on his lecture.

He rolled his eyes when he spotted your hand in the air, pointing at you and saying in an annoyed monotone, “What’s so important that you’re interrupting?”

Without any hesitation, you state bluntly, “Lady troubles.”

The teacher looks shocked by how plainly you stated it. But because it was you that said it and not someone else, your peers didn’t dare laugh, although a couple boys seemed to choke in surprise or amusement.

“Go, go…” Your teacher waved you off before continuing his lecture, wanting to forget the small interaction entirely.

You exited the room and roamed the halls confidently. Eddie’s locker wasn’t hard to miss - he was one of the students that decorated the metal with crude permanent marker sketches, and the school was too cheap to care about replacing or painting over it. As you approached Eddie’s locker, you checked around to make sure no one spotted you; it wasn’t as if you were committing a crime, but you didn’t need anyone wondering what you were up to in case this plan didn’t work.

So, you slipped the note into his locker, returned to class, and waited impatiently for the final bell of the day to ring, hoping that Eddie would actually stop by his locker and not just leave school without ever seeing your note.

When the end of the day came, it took everything in your power not to rush back to your own locker - just in case, you didn’t want him spotting you there. Why all the secrecy, you sure as hell didn’t know, but you nonetheless continued it.

So, you waited, stopping into the bathroom to check your makeup, walking with Amelia and Janet as they stopped at their own lockers. As the three of you exited the building and walked into the parking lot, you pretended to remember something, telling them that you needed to run back inside. You said your quick goodbyes and went back to wandering the halls, finally opening up your own locker.

It was stupid that your heart leapt when you saw a crudely torn piece of paper resting on top of some of your belongings.

You opened it quickly, eagerly reading the metalhead’s response:

Picnic table behind the football field, 4.

God, what were you getting yourself into.

[fishfooddude]

High School

Carmy didn't like high school, but he liked you. When you asked him to speak to this year's graduating class about being a chef, how could he not say yes?

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Carmy was quiet and shy; he didn’t do great in school but managed. If it weren’t for Mikey, he wouldn’t have left the house much. On the other hand, you were the classic popular girl- beauty, brains, prom queen, student council president, and, of course, way out of his league. 

He couldn't believe it when you’d asked him to speak at your high school career fair. It had been years since he’d been in Chicago, but Carmy assumed you’d moved on to bigger ponds by now, so to hear you were president of the alum board was a surprise. 

“Okay, next up, we have Carmen Berzatto, part of our 2009 graduating class. He is one of the youngest chefs to win a James Beard Award, owns two restaurants here in Chicago, and is a three Michelin star chef. Everyone welcome Carmen!” you happily introduced. Carmy swallowed, feeling awkward with so much attention on him. As the two of you passed by each other, you couldn’t help but notice how handsome he was. As you sat down, another alumni board member whispered, “He got so cute…” to you. You bit your lip to suppress the giggles. Tight white t-shirt, patchwork tattoos, and disheveled curls… you’d always thought Carmy was cute in a ‘shy guy’ way, but wow… 33 looked good on him.

Carmy answered a few student questions, trying his best to avoid stuttering in front of everyone. You lost track of time as you listened to his velvety smooth voice as he explained some of the roles you’d see in a typical fine dining restaurant; you glanced at the time on your phone and realized he’d gone over his allotted time. You got up and stumbled slightly before getting up to the stage. Carmy noticed and said ‘thank you’ before handing off the mic.  “Okay, everyone, it's time to head out to the quad. Vice Principal Shore will be out there to direct you to our variety of college and vocational school booths, and if there are any alumni you’d like to speak to more, we’ll be out there too.”

You watched Carmy sneak out of the multipurpose room, “Hey, you guys, go ahead. I have to call Wolf’s dad.” you said to another alumni board member and watched as students exited the building. You walked outside and quickly picked up on the smell of cigarette smoke. “Carmy,” you giggled before following the scent behind the building. 

“Still smokin’ ciggies behind the mpr Berzatto?” Carmy shook his head as he let out a puff of smoke in the opposite direction of you, “You here to bust me?” he asked, leaning against the fence. Your heart fluttered. Did he know how cool and sexy he looked in that moment?  You shook your head. “Thanks for coming, Carmy. It was nice seeing you.”. Carmy grinned. “You-uh, you wanna get a coffee sometime?” he swallowed, hoping not to come off as a loser. “You’re very handsome and successful, Carmy; you don’t want to date me.” “Why’s that?” Carmy asked as he ashed his cigarette before throwing it in the trash can. You stood there with your hands on your hips, awkwardly rolling on your heels, “Well, I have a kid and uh… an ex-husband. I’m a workaholic, and I spend a lot of time worrying about my kid.” Carmy nodded “I like kids, no ex-wife, also a workaholic…Let me take you out on one date?”

[npookie0]

okay…… i might be onto something or on something, but kc but highschool au !!?

Serial killers but put them in an high school.

Okay so who's what <3 Ronin Beaufort - your bad boy who's a delinquent, he's also mathematically smart and attends literature class for shits and giggles. Angel | Maria de la Rosa - the school's popular girl, interested in media, has a YouTube channel, she's asked by the school's photography club to model for them, attends social classes. V | Valentin Viljoen - Student council's president, helps anyone who needs his help, his morals are strong, too strong sometimes, law and social focused subjects. Misaki - The weird and silly art kid, fails math class, art club's vice president, goes to artistic classes. Luca - The loud sports guy, has a lot of friends, athletic, is friends with the quiet exchange student from France. Feli - French, exchange student, biology and chemistry are her strong suit, she's interested in pyrotechnics, loner, her only friends are Luca and Angel. Vince - Geography teacher and the class' supervising teacher, married and has two kids, his lessons are mostly about his wife, sunsets and kids. Ai Hua - Chemistry teacher, secretive, shipped with prof. Vince, (Married to him but the kids don't have to know that)

Broken lovers. - Angel x Ronin.

"Well, well. Look who it is! The school's queen bee herself!"

His voice rang in Angel's ears as she entered the detention class, it was Maria's first ever detention, and she didn't even deserve it! That guy! He was trying to touch her friend, so she obviously stepped in and if words aren't working, then fists are. And now, she's here. Her phone in the teacher's hands, she could only sit there for another three hours and "rethink her behaviour".

"Oh shut up Beaufort."

Beaufort, the guy who spends more time in detention than any other student, sometimes he deserves it, sometimes he doesn't. He isn't a bad person, Angel thinks that he's just misunderstood but she isn't so willing to see for herself.

"Awh? What got Saint Maria so on the edge?"

He stood up when he saw her going towards a seat far away from his, he was in the mood to annoy someone, and someone who Ronin saw as a privileged girl with the silver spoon was perfect for that. He took the seat next to her and titled his head to the side when he saw how upset she looked.

"C'mon, spill your guts. What could the good girl have done to end up here with the school's filthy rot?"

Angel gave him the biggest side eye she had ever gave anyone, his "edgy buy" type of speech was giving her the ick, how could anyone speak like that and keep a straight face? But he wasn't wrong, she heard the teachers use worse names when they were talking about him, so to call himself filthy rot was almost a compliment. Maria sighed, maybe ranting to Ronin would let her nerves out? She couldn't record a new vlog with this anger boiling in her veins and burning her body alive.

"One of the basketball team assholes wasn't keeping his hands to himself when my friend was telling him to leave her alone, he wasn't listening so I had to use other means of explanation, He ended up with a broken nose and I ended up here." She paused and scoffed, her expression showing anger, irritation. "Fucking hell, he was the one harassing her, but I'm the one being punished? Men are so privileged!"

Ronin watched her outburst, smirk forming on his lips. Oh this is interesting. The school's little miss perfect punching someone? Ronin would never believe anyone if they told him so. He clicked his tongue and looked up at the ceiling.

"I hope his little pathetic ego was broken then. Because how could a big strong guy let a tiny little woman ever punch him?" He chuckled. "If you want your reputation to stay clean doll, I may throw in some punches for you."

He outstretched his hand to her. Angel looked at his hand, then at his face, and with a slight smile accepted his hand.

"Oh? You want to do the dirty work for me?"

She asked in her signature sweet tone.

"Wouldn't want school's favourite girl to get her hands dirty, now would we?"

Angel giggled in reply. What a funny guy, she thought to herself.

And that's how their friendship started.

They met up after school, mostly after Ronin left the detention, he really was there a lot. Their relationship was kept a secret, or so they thought it wasn't hard to notice the small smiles and glances, they should really learn how to keep things a secret. Ronin was intrigued with Maria, for someone who played the role of a saint, someone who's sweet like an angel, she was really blunt with him; swearing and ranting on the guys she has to deal with, shouting from rooftops whenever Ronin took her to one, kicking walls angrily. Her show of emotion was like a reward for Ronin, the stoic girl was raw with him, he could see her true self. Of course he didn't know everything, he didn't know about how hard she was pushing herself to work, how destructive her perfectionist nature was. But he held his secrets too, Maria wasn't aware of his grotesque, she didn't need to know that Ronin was living as someone else in the past, for now at least.

Ronin was sitting on the floor, Angel was sitting on the bed behind him, her hands in his hair. They spent time like this whenever Angel needed to talk about things that she never shared with anyone, be it an annoying asshole or a weird message from a creepy fan she received. Ronin let her play with his hair, make them into little braids or just brushing them with her fingers, it was a pleasant feeling. He didn't need to say anything, of course he wouldn't be himself if he didn't drop a comment in his style, but he knew that Maria didn't need comfort, she just wanted to be listened to, for someone to hear her.

"Ro… Why is this world built around men?"

She sighed, exhaustion heard in her voice. She was just telling him about how one of the guys from school tried to sneak into the girls' locker room, his argument for that was 'but I'm trans, you're not transphobic Maria right?' Fortunetely the teacher yelled at him and he didn't enter. But if only a man could stop another man from doing something like that, then how could women ever stay safe? Maria tried to bring it up with the headmaster but he just waved his hand dismissively and told her to leave the boys be.

Ronin titled his head back, the top of his head resting against Maria's knees.

"Dunno, wish I knew that too babe." He clicked his tongue. "This world is a fucking trashcan, people mixed up together, paper next to glass, brand new toy next to rotten food."

Angel giggled at his words.

"Again with the edgy bull Ro? Wow, maybe I should write that down and ask your literature teacher to hang these wonderful quotes up?"

She joked and leaned forward, her face hoovering above Ronin's. She felt so comfortable with him, he was the only guy who ever let her be herself with him, gave her this feeling of safety and freedom. Her heart was always beating louder whenever they were in close proximity, Ronin's casual flirting was making her face heat up, and he used it against her. That's when it hit her.

She likes him. She liked this asshole, this annoying bastard who never fails to support her.

Her face heated up when she realised that she was looking at Ronin's lips dangerously long.

"If you wanna kiss me, then do it. Show what a strong girl you are Maria."

Ronin whispered, his eyes locked into hers. This caused a shiver to run down her spine, why did he read her so well?

"Oh? So you want the queen bee to kiss you?"

She answered, her tone teasing after she got herself together.

"Hah, why not. I'll run her with my rot, make it her safe haven, filth will be like a warm home and I will be the centre of it."

"Oh shut up Beaufort."

The exact words she said on their first meeting, now she really made him shut up, with her lips against his.

Chaos Incarnates. - Misaki x Ronin

Misaki would never expect themselves to stand in front of their boyfriend's, Ronin Beaufort's door, breath heavy, tear stains on their cheeks.

They were just done with a phone call with their parents, they just came out as non binary and the only thing they heard in answer was the beeping sounds of the call ending. Their own parents didn't accept them, they blocked their number, blocked them anywhere they had them. Misaki felt so miserable, they just needed acceptance was it so much?

Ronin opened the door to his dorm, his roommate Luca was nowhere to be seen, probably trying to get Feli's attention again. Ronin looked down at his partner, seeing them in that state was definitely not ideal and somehow he didn't need to ask to guess what happened. After all they were happily telling him about calling her parents just yesterday. This image was the exact opposite to how they usually looked, Misaki was usually covered in paint, haired messed, pencils and brushes somewhere in their pockets because they forgot to put them away and a big smile on their face, never leaving.

Ronin and Misaki were the schools chaotic duo, leaving them alone for five minutes would probably result in the school setting on fire. Once they were put together in detention and the blackboard fell to the floor because Misaki tried to show Ronin that they could climb on it, they in fact did… and ended up with a twisted ankle.

But this Misaki was different, they were in pieces, broken by their parents' reaction, by how they couldn't even be told it to their face because they're in a boarding school in the USA and their parents are in Japan, on the other side on the world. They just wanted to hear it, see the reaction, anything but just see that their messages couldn't be delivered.

"Ronin… I… I fucked up."

They sniffed and clung onto him, their arms wrapping around him as they poured their heart out, letting every emotion leave their body. Ronin pulled them into his dorms, kicking the doors close and helping them sit down on his bed. They didn't let go, no, they held onto him like he's their only life line now.

"Misaki, breath in and out."

He said, cradling them and rubbing their back with his hand. They were practically choking on their tears, so breathing was really needed now.

Slowly they calmed down, still sobbing into Ronin's chest.

"I can't fucking believe this… Not only did I probably fail my math exam I also lost my parents util they'll need me for something again."

They sniffed, looking up at Ronin.

"This sucks so much, and hurts… even more than that."

Ronin cupped their face with his hand and kissed their forehead.

"Hey, I'm a professional in losing parents, you're not so alone here."

He said, his tone light, but worry still present in his gaze.

"You're such an asshole."

They mumbled and elbowed him.

"That's what you love about me, my chaotic partner."

"More like partner in crime."

They snorted out.

"Yeah same shit, go to sleep, or you won't make it for that art competition or whatever that was."

"You want to kiss me so bad, it makes you look stupid." V x Ronin

Valentin entered the student council, his gaze falling at the guy sitting in his chair, his clothes dark, spiky, screaming trouble from miles away. Ronin Beaufort. The vile of his existence, the sole school's reputation destroyer and the biggest troublemaker V has ever met. His grin made Valentin want to punch him, but he had to be better than that. Stay calm, don't give in into his provocation. That's what he was telling himself, making sure to remember that Ronin just wanted to rile him up, provoke him.

"So, you're here again Beaufort."

He said and tossed the file of Ronin's documents onto the desk, not even commenting on the seat Ronin chose to wait for him in.

"Awh, we both know how much you missed me, you just love seeing my face dontcha?"

Valentin's eye twitched when he heard that, oh how he wanted to wipe that smirk off of Ronin's face, see him apologise for all he did and get punished, unfortunately he could only wish for it now, but maybe someday in the future he will be the one making sure that Ronin ends up in jail if he becomes a criminal how he's destined to.

"Just fill the report Beaufort, write the usual lie and leave me alone."

He crossed his arms over his chest, a long sigh leaving his lips. Ronin's presence alone was exhausting to V, his loud and vile behaviour were enough to suck out all off Valentin's energy.

"You want to kiss me so bad, it makes you look stupid."

Ronin's words caused Valentin to back away from the desk he was standing by.

"What sort of nonsense are you spewing?"

The warmness on his face was making him feel embarrassed. Great, now that asshole will have a new reason to make his life miserable, how mortifyingly thrilling. He cough, trying to turn the delinquent's attention away from his word's affects on himself.

"Just get the hell out Beaufort, and pray that I won't see you here again."

He said and watched Ronin stand up and walk around the desk to stand in front of him.

"Yeah, yeah, you say the same bullshit every time I'm here." He chuckled and pushed one of V's braids to the side, earning himself a scowl. "See you soon goody two shoes."

The next few days were terrible for Valentin, Ronin was getting himself in even more trouble, ending up in the student council's room even more than before. And the worst part? He was flirting with V, trying to make him flustered and always getting the result he wanted. Valentin was gritting his teeth, trying to appear calm and collected. Of course Ronin saw through that, it was impossible for a person like Valentin to hide his feelings, that's why it was so entertaining for Ronin, just watching the ever so calm and helping Valentin be so angry that he wants to punch him? Oh that was the best thing, the satisfaction was indescribable.

"Oh V, V, poor little V. Come on, we both know you want to feel my lips on yours."

Ronin said when V was giving him another scolding for 'saying nonsense', he would be lying if he said that V wasn't attractive, oh he was. And it made it all even better for Ronin, seeing the burning fire in V's eyes, even if that fire was hate, it didn't matter. What mattered was that it was all meant for him, he was the only one who could get these reactions out of Valentin and he loved it.

"You're delusional."

Valentin said, his eyes never leaving Ronin, even when he stood inches away from him, his body too close to his. That proximity made his face heat up.

"You want me, you know you want me. You want to see if I'm not right, you want to feel my lips and know that you are correct about hating me."

He whispered. Apparently it was enough for Valentin, he really did close the small gap between them, catching Ronin's lips in a kiss. Oh he's terrible, Ronin thought to himself and barely kept his smirk back, he held Valentin by the back of his head, not letting him break the kiss. Ronin was about to give him the best kissing experience of his life.

That kiss was heated, Ronin puling on Valentin's lower lip to slip his tongue into his mouth. V desperately trying to have the upper hand but Ronin wasn't going to give up. He kept Valentin blocked between himself and the desk.

Finally they had to pause, panting heavily, a thick streak silva being the only proof of what just happened.

"Hah, you really did want that kiss, didn't you pretty prince?"

To help a lost cause. - Misaki x V

Per usual Valentin was walking around the library, looking for a new book to find, but instead of a book he found a student. Crying in a corner with a paper next to them, it was a test paper marked '5/80'. Valentin winced seeing that, of course he knew that many students were failing, but he never saw any that reacted this badly. He felt like he should try to do something to help them out. He crouched down next to the student and tapped them gently on their shoulder.

"Um, excuse me.. uh do you need help?"

He asked awkwardly, talking to strangers in situations like these wasn't his strong suit, but he had to push through it. The student looked up at him, their eyes red and puffy from crying, their sweater wet from wiping tears in it, they were shaking. To put it simply, they were a mess.

"And can you make me magically better at maths?"

The question sounded offensive, but V understood that they felt a lot of things at once and could need someone to pour their frustrations onto.

"I can help you study actually. I'm already doing tutoring, I can tutor you too."

He said, the person shook their head.

"I'm short on money, I can barely cover the dorms and school fees."

They said and looked down at their feet, probably ashamed after admitting that.

"I'm not doing it for money, I want to help you…"

"My name is Misaki."

They said when Valentin paused not knowing how to call them.

"So, how about I help you with your studies Misaki?"

He asked.

Misaki thought about it, there was no real reason for them to refuse, he looked like someone academically smart and he offered his help for free… there would be only guilt for wasting his time, but he didn't look like he cared about his time.

"Mmm. alright."

They nodded their head and sniffed. Maybe they could really get better at math? Maybe their parents would be proud?

Misaki were meeting up at the library three times a week, it was supposed to be only one time in the original plan but after seeing how far behind Misaki is in their studies, Valentin decided on three times. The tutoring was a struggle, Misaki was easily distracted, gave up quickly and called themselves stupid for every little mistake. Valentin had to take a few ten minutes breaks to explain to Misaki that it really is okay to make mistakes and to let them get back into studying after that break. It actually worked some wonders, Misaki wasn't so stressed about math anymore, they got slightly better marks, but they insisted on having the tutoring until their midterm exam, afraid of failing it without Valentin's help.

"Vvvv I don't get this!"

Misaki whined after they couldn't get the task right.

"Show me."

He said and looked over their shoulder at what they wrote… well he wouldn't understand if he had to learn from their notes too.

"Try again, but this time slower and plan everything out Misaki, here-" He drawn a small box. "Do this part." He circled one of the beginning steps. "Section everything so you will be able to read it clearer."

Misaki nodded eagerly and got back to work. After a while a happy exclaim was heard.

"Yay! I got it right, thanks V, my hero!"

They chuckled and leaned it to hug him, laughing when he stopped them with his hand.

"Continue Misaki or you'll get distracted again."

Really, they were worse than a curious child when it came to getting distracted, any small noise could make them turn their attention somewhere else entirely. It was really hard to work around but once V got a hand of it, he could control Misaki's attention span and make sure that they're doing their work.

Finally, the big day of Misaki's midterm exam results arriving. Valentin was standing in front of the school, Misaki told him to wait there, and to bring a pack of tissues just in case. He was tapping his foot against the ground, looking for the short Asian in the crowd. Finally he saw them, running out with the biggest smile on their lips, they ran up to him and practically jumped on him. He caught them instinctively.

"Ohgodohgodohgodohgod! We did it V! I got the best grade in my class!"

They were beaming, proud and happy. It was a beautiful sight, especially after seeing them so anxious and burned out.

"Thank you so much for your help."

They said and looked into his eyes.

"I will repay your kindness, I swear."

Angelic muse. - Misaki x Angel

Angel was sitting on a chair in the art club's room, Misaki asked her to pose for them, and who was she to turn down her partner when they asked her to pose? They always made sure that she was comfortable, telling her to take breaks, giving her drinks or food. Sometimes Angel walked up to the canvas and looked at how far in the painting was.

"It's so beautiful Misaki."

She said and kissed Misaki's cheek.

"You're such a good painter love."

She smiled and hugged them, not caring about the paint that could get on her clothes or skin.

"Only because of my amazing model."

They replied with a cheeky grin.

"If you're tired we can wrap it up and go out for a walk."

"Yeah I could use a break…"

Angel sighed and Misaki immediately cupped her face with their paint stained hands, worry in their eyes and written all over their face.

"What happened? Are your 'fans' still acting like disgusting creeps?"

They asked, irritation joining in to the worry. Angel's so called 'fans' were truly disgusting, sending explicit 'fan art' or sending messages about how they would love to do things with her. They all made Misaki so angry, but Angel just told them that she accepted it.

"No… it's the guys from the football team, they were just eugh…"

That was enough for MIsaki to understand.

The football team were also really wonderful people, sexist assholes who tried to get girls to date them or have sex with them, Angel being the most commonly picked victim because she's just so hot and wants them. Sometimes Misaki steps in or sometimes they don't need to because the school's biggest delinquent is already dealing with the problem, while breaking his nose and beating him up. Misaki was glad that Angel had a friend like Ronin, at least they could be sure that their girl will be kept safe.

"Oh, so a walk and something sweet?"

Misaki asked and Angel answered with a short chuckle.

"Oh, you're such a sweetheart Misaki, thank you."

"Anything for you, my angel."

Angel blushed at the nickname.

"Who gave you the right to be this cute?"

[jacks347]

I have fluffy brainrot so y'all get a treat in what high school tropes I think fit the Escaped romances

Crow and Raven - Transfer student and hesitant assigned helper (heartbreak comes not from death but from him moving back across the world)

Ivan and Raven - Delinquent and tutor (Paloma is his niece rather than daughter, Michelle is still his bitchy ex)

Jean and Intern - Student council president and vice president (Bing and Boom are class representatives that stress Jean out)

Alfonso and Guest - Uptight Catholic boy and chill party girl (Alfonso having a heart attack as he sneaks out for the first time while Guest is like "lol just jump down you dork")

Jager and Schafer - Tenured professor and new teacher (not teacher and student, that's illegal ya nasties)

Benji and Future Wife - "Cutest Couple" superlative (no I will not elaborate)

Ash and Dennys - Detention buddies ("What are you in for this week?" "I set the chemistry lab on fire" "...nice")

Yes I do have more of these if y'all wanna see my ideas for GB, Redacted, or Nomad

[official-olivia-walker]

Intro Post

Hello! I am Olivia Walker. Yes, I am the ex-wife of John Walker, the former Captain America. I stood by him for years, we were high school sweethearts. But now we've separated, and I take care of our son, who I love very much.

I grew up in Georgia with my family, and I was a top student in high school. I earned straight As, was leader of Model UN, and president of Student Council.

I didn't pursue a career once I got married. I became a stay at home wife. I liked taking care of John and being his support system. But I'm only one woman.

Now I'm on my own, and I want to find who I am. I'm taking college courses online, and I want to pursue a career in politics - like I always wanted. Maybe I was inspired by John's former coworker running for Congress.

I'm not just a wife or a mom. I'm Olivia.

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//Hello! This blog is obviously going to be a lot of my personal interpretation of Olivia - we get NOTHING about her cannonically. So, this is my idea of who she is.

I will also interact with several John Walker blogs, I'm not limiting to just one since this is like... the only Olivia blog, ha! So John Walker blogs, don't be afraid to interact.

General: #oliviasays

Ask: #askolivia

RP: #oliviaroleplay

Be respectful. I won't tolerate hate of her character just because she divorced John.

This blog is a safe place for LGBTQIA+. No hate tolerated.

Other Accounts:

Main (NSFW posted here, minors DNI with that): @over-usedlittlespoon

John Walker RP Blog: @even-better-john-walker

Bob Reynolds RP Blog: @bob-bobby-reynolds

Clint Barton RP Blog: @clint-the-hawk-guy

[team-avia]

HI ITS ME AGAIN, I 100% need to know rn if bela would kill for someone she loves (I need Essenza and Bela crumbs rn so im writing their story), i mean she has an enemy list probably, so why not a kill list?? /j

I love my wife 🥹🥹🥹

The Elder Council says... Yes! Probably. It's complicated. I don't think she'd murder anyone unless it's a last resort, and I don't think she'd find joy in it regardless of who it is. (This isn't RE8 Bela, after all!)

I feel like she'd have many ways of getting rid of a person, (blackmail, bribery, just straight up pulling the Student Council President card to get her way) and she'd have to exhaust all of it before even considering murder.

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[merakiui]

Oh man the TWST boys as slashers with a final girl reader…the possibilities are endless!

Jade and Floyd as a Ghostface duo who terrorize you and your group of friends, while hiding in plain sight. You think you managed to finally incapacitate the tweels, but out of nowhere another Ghostface shows up and kills your last reminding friend. He unmasks himself and it’s Azul, the student council President

Or Epel…whose farm you and your friends take refuge at after your van runs out of gas. His family takes pride in their prize apple orchard, and they find your friends’ obnoxious and boisterous airs to be annoying. But not you. Epel thinks you’re so sweet and gentle. You don’t make fun of his accent and don’t laugh at his stature like on of your stupid friends did. Epel thinks you’d be a perfect little farm wife, while your friends would serve as the perfect fertilizer for the orchard, a recipe that has been passed down through the family for ages.

Or…that strange horned man that shows up in your dreams. You have no idea who he is, how you were able to conjure him up in your imagination, but it seems he shows up every night to simply relish in your company and dance with you in the foggy dreamscape. Your friends dream of Malleus too…right before the dreams turn into nightmares, and the brutal death they experience in the dream somehow kills them in real life.

GHOSTFACE AZUL.......... AND HE'S THE STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT????????? WAAAAAAAA anon, this thought will be plaguing my mind FOREVER. AAAAAAA and maybe it's a school you go to that is full of the wealthy (so essentially NRC without the magic), so it absolutely rocks the student body when students start going missing and turning up dead in brutally efficient ways. How is it possible??? The affluent neighborhood is known to be safe. No one would ever suspect perfect Student Council President Azul Ashengrotto, who only ever has everyone's best interests in mind. >_< thinking about Zuzu killing out of revenge. He's got a list of all of the people who bullied him and you're on it, but as your friends start to die one by one he sees you soften (mostly out of fear) and suddenly you're not that same bully who tormented him all throughout his childhood. He's starting to get attached. orz

Slasher Epel... uwuuwaaaa it's too perfect. OTL Epel killing all of your friends and forcing you to be his farm wifey!!!!!!! You don't want to end up like your friends, used as fertilizer or chopped up and fed to the pigs. >_< learning to be a good wife for him by starting a family with him and slowly being conditioned into the domestic life. <3

And the Malleus idea!!!! :O *chef's kiss* he is a horror beyond comprehension, but to you he's just the soft, horned sweetheart who visits your dreams to waltz and chat with you. It seems as if anyone who gives you a hard time turns up dead, and your dreams keep getting sweeter and sweeter. You'll stay in the dream and never want to wake up, won't you? After all, isn't a life spent in bliss with your new horned friend far better than the scary reality that awaits you outside of your dreams? :) in choosing Malleus, you never wake up again.

May I offer slasher Cater in return? orz orz orz the duality of bright, bubbly uni student Cater versus the scary, silent slasher who's coming after you and your friends during your spring break trip to a beach house on some desolate strip of shore. >:D

[whencyclopedia]

Albert Sidney Johnston: The Highest-Ranking General Killed in the US Civil War

Albert Sidney Johnston (1803-1862) was the commander of the Confederate western armies in the early months of the American Civil War (1861-1865). Over the course of his 34-year military career, Johnston served in the armies of three republics – the Republic of Texas, the United States, and the Confederate States – and, in 1861, was granted the rank of full general by his friend, Confederate President Jefferson Davis (1808-1889), who considered him the greatest soldier in the country. Johnston was killed at the Battle of Shiloh (6-7 April 1862), earning him the distinction of being the highest-ranking soldier to be killed on either side during the war.

Early Life & Career

Johnston was born on 2 February 1803 in the small frontier town of Washington, Kentucky. His father, Dr. John Johnston, was a New Englander who had migrated to Kentucky in 1788, driven by the great American desire to go west. As one of the only trained physicians on that frontier, Dr. Johnston soon established a large and successful medical practice. His first wife died only a year after coming to Kentucky, but the doctor did not wait long before remarrying to Abigail Harris, a young woman whose family had also moved to the frontier from New England (it is somewhat ironic, then, that one of the Confederacy's most admired generals was descended from New England Yankees on both sides of his family). Albert Sidney, the couple's fifth child, was only three when his mother died; raised by his older sisters and stepmother, the boy was said to have been a 'healthy and cheerful' child who inherited the 'frank and manly demeanor' of his father (Roland, 9).

In 1818, the 15-year-old Johnston enrolled in Transylvania University in nearby Lexington, Kentucky, where he hoped to follow in his father's footsteps by studying medicine. He was a popular and diligent student who excelled in his studies, particularly in mathematics. However, by 1822, Johnston realized that a medical career was not right for him, and he decided to seek a military career instead. He was admitted into the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, where he quickly impressed both his instructors and fellow cadets with his charming, gentlemanly personality; "his nature was truly noble," one classmate wrote, "untouched by anything small or contracted" (quoted in Roland, 17). He was quick to make friends, including future Confederate leaders Jefferson Davis and Leonidas Polk (1806-1864); he was also cordial with Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), two classes below him, although the two were not close. Alongside his popularity, Johnston was also a model cadet. In 1826, he graduated eighth in his class of 41.

Breveted a second lieutenant in the US Army, he was first stationed at Sackets Harbor on Lake Ontario, a quiet posting that left him little to do other than attend drills and read his books. He was then transferred to Missouri, where, in August 1827, he was sent on an expedition to hunt down a group of Winnebago Native Americans suspected of murdering White settlers. After travelling up the Wisconsin River, Lieutenant Johnston and the other US soldiers met with a council of Winnebago leaders, who agreed to hand over the individuals responsible for the murders to avoid reprisals by the US. One of the Winnebago prisoners, a man named Red Bird, made a strong impression on Johnston in the way he conducted himself after his captivity. Johnston wrote: "I must confess that I consider Red Bird one of the noblest and most dignified men I ever saw. When he gave himself up…he said, 'I have offended. I sacrifice myself to save my country'" (quoted in Roland, 23).

While attending a ball in St. Louis, Missouri, Johnston was introduced to Henrietta Preston, a striking young woman of "poise and dignity" (Roland, 28). They were married on 20 January 1829, and Johnston spent many of the following months on leave in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife's family, where he passed the time "pleasantly and quietly in the country, reading, shooting the rifle, etc." (ibid). After the birth of their first son in January 1831, Johnston returned to active duty. The next year, the US northwestern frontier was invaded by Native Americans under the Sauk leader Black Hawk (circa 1767-1838), sparking the Black Hawk War (April – August 1832). During that brief conflict, Johnston served as chief-of-staff to Brevet Brigadier General Henry Atkinson, who commended him for his "talents of the first order, a gallant soldier by profession and education, and a gentleman of high standing and integrity" (quoted in Roland, 243).

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[symphonic-scream]

Happy Pride Month. Transfemme Haru

So for this one, Haru is amab, and isn't out publicly or anything. Actually, she's only out to one person, and it's sort of an accident-

During their first year, Makoto goes up to the roof to check on something for the Student Council and finds one of her classmates trying on a skirt from the lost and found. Both jump, and Haru kinda panics cause "FUCK SOMEONE FOUND ME" and Makoto doesn't know what's happening

And. Haru tells her. Makoto starts to get it, and offers to let Haru try on her own skirts, and other feminine clothes, and they become friends

Then. More than friends.

Makoto tells Haru she likes girls, and they are able to date publicly cause. Haru is still closeted so they appear as a heterosexual couple. Just a guy in a pink sweater and his Council president girlfriend

Anyways I have notes.

Anyways. Like. The thieves get through Kaneshiro and shit and they're talking to Makoto about who she is and she shyly mentions a "boyfriend"

She doesn't tell them Haru's a girl. Or trans. Or the Okumura heir. She still needs to gauge them and their tastes

They spy for a bit to "make sure he's good for Makoto" and they watch as Makoto parts with her "boyfriend" at the school gate with a light kiss, and the guy is smaller and wears a knit sweater over his uniform, and how he smiles so lovingly as she walks away

Makoto: we've been together since first year... His father wants us to get engaged, but, we just want to take our time to really explore being together

Ann: *that's so fucking cute*

Haru volunteers for the Hawaii trip and the Thieves are teasing Makoto about going abroad with her "boyfriend", and they spy on their little evening walk, they don't hear the talk they have, and it's an "accident", but they watch them sit on a bench, foreheads leaned together, talking all low and sharing soft kisses, and just. They overheard one bit as they're trying to crawl past the bench to get back to their rooms

Makoto: I love you so much,,

Haru: I love you too. You're the reason my life shines each day, Makoto, I,

Makoto: I know, I feel the same way. Now, kiss me Goodnight, will you?

Then, Makoto watches silently as Okumura tops the list. Makoto lies in bed and types messages to her girlfriend, trying to find some way to ask if she's okay each night without alerting Kunikazu. Makoto crouches on the roof to help her with the plants, and softly asks what she thinks of the Phantom Thieves

Haru: ...I know you're one of them. But, I don't want you to change my father's heart.

Makoto: I know. And I respect that. I won't let them do it without your permission, okay? We don't act without all agreeing and I'll fight to keep your wishes-

Haru: he gave me an ultimatum. Marry you and produce an heir within a year, or, he chooses my wife.

Makoto: ...oh, Haru,,

Haru: I know you don't want kids, so. I won't let you convince me you do. I'm sorry, I'm- I'm so sorry,,

Makoto: ...I would, you know. I would have a kid, for you. I love you, and,, just- fuck,,

Haru: I wouldn't make you do that,,

Makoto: we'll find some way around it, right? We, it's always me and you, against the world, right?

Haru: y-yeah, we can try,

Makoto: fuck, just- FUCK!

Morgana goes missing. The Beauty Thief appears. Makoto doesn't hear from Haru for a few days

And then, they meet the Beauty Thief in the palace. Makoto may be used to male body Haru, but she knows her girlfriend. That's her girlfriend,,

Makoto runs out of the metaverse and then when they hear the Morgana asking for help thing, she's sprinting. She slides into an alley and sees Haru, kneeling to help Morgana, and above them, its-

Makoto: SUGIMURA! STEP AWAY FROM HIM!

Sugimura: oh, so the little bitch is still around, huh? You missed the dinner between our families for your little bitch girlfriend? Hm, I thought your father told you to drop her like the trash she is?

Ryuji knows to hold back a seething Makoto. But Haru looks so enraged.

"Don't you talk about her like that. You can go and tell my father, as if I care. He gave me two options, remember? Now leave us before I have you charged for hurting this cat."

Ann: I thought we were chasing the Beauty Thief?

Makoto: ...we were

Haru: hello, I'm [redacted] Okumura, or, the Beauty Thief. I'll, explain it all

Makoto's practically holding him up, half carries him back to Yongen, and sleepy tired Haru mumbles love into her shoulder

Makoto: I texted Sis'- well. I texted Tae, we can stay with her tonight

Haru: in your baby room?

Makoto: yes, in the room I had as a baby.

Haru: bet you were, cute,,

Makoto: ...if we can't change your father, I'll do it. Have a kid for you.

Haru: I know you would. You shouldn't have to, I. I just want to be with you without any restraints. Just, us

Makoto: me too,

Ann: so this whole time, you've had to lie about everything...

Haru: except my love for my Mako! I'm glad I got to still be with her through it all, she helps me so much,

Makoto: B-baby,,

Ryuji: holy shit, flustered Makoto,

Makoto: leave me alone! I'm not used to getting to have Haru all sweet around others,

Haru: get used to it! You voted me in as a Thief, so I'm here to ruin your reputation!

Makoto walks the short distance to Tae's place, with a sleeping Haru on her back, and Tae smiles all sad as she helps lower the sleeping Haru onto Makoto's bed

Tae: did you tell your sister you're staying here?

Makoto: yes. I didn't ask. Said it was related to Haru, and that I finished my work. She hasn't responded yet

Tae: go, cuddle up with her. I'll deal with Sae if I have to, but you two are staying here for now. Go rest up, Sprout

Haru is desperately trying to stay awake for when Makoto comes back, and holds her so tightly, and just flops like a puppet when Makoto softly mentions they need to wear pjs

Haru: I can't, move my arms,

Makoto: I got it, I've got you baby. Just relax, rest up

They're in the spare pjs soon enough, and Makoto cradles Haru all close and drifts off watching her sleep against her chest

The next time they're in the metaverse, Haru is laughing and runs up to hug Makoto who cries softly and kisses her sweetly, and they're both just, so happy

Haru: I'm a girl!

Makoto: you're a girl,,,

For safe rooms, Haru sits on Makoto's lap, and they're grinning the whole time

Makoto: one day, we'll have this out there

Haru: you think so?

Makoto: it's us, anything's possible. I'll make it happen for you

The others avert their eyes each time they go back to reality, cause Haru always looks so, down, and Makoto holds her so tenderly

Sae is standing in the living room the first time Makoto goes home after staying at Tae's

Sae: ...hello.

Makoto: hey sis. I'm here to get my meds, I'm-

Sae: why would you choose her over me? I've given you everythinf-

Makoto: she doesn't treat me like a burden. She is greatful to have me, and Haru, there. She makes an effort to make my girlfriend know she's welcome and valid. Maybe that's why, sis. I've got to get my stuff and go.

Sae: ...

Makoto returns to Yongen and Haru bounces up to kiss her

Haru: so?

Makoto: made her think, ha. Should make her palace easier for us

Haru: you're so smart,,

Makoto: smart enough to get kisses?

Haru: perhaps~

Tae: I'm home. There better be two fully dressed teens ready for dinner in five minutes

Makoto: we'll be out soon, Sis!

Haru: just a moment!

Tae: you both clean up nice

Makoto: we weren't doing anything indecent, keep your pervert thoughts to yourself

Tae: I know, I know, Sprout. We're going out tonight, okay?

Haru: sounds good!

Tae: how's that shot treating you, Haru? Feeling less dysphoric?

Haru: it may just be my mind, but, yeah

The other Thieves just. Watch them be gay all the time and man.

Ann: it all makes more sense with them being gay. Makoto being that down bad for a man? Didn't make sense

Ryuji: yeah!

Akira: it does fit her better. Remembering those bits we saw from Hawaii, with this context, it fits Makoto better

Makoto: ...you what

Yusuke: we may wish to run now

The little period where they're living together, with Tae, it feels great

They have coffee at Leblanc alot, and get to just, exist

Makoto: ...okay I know I said multiple times that I'd have a kid for you but I'm glad I don't have to

Haru: im aware, Makoto. You and pregnancy don't really, make sense together

Makoto: nope. I'm so glad we didn't have to go that way

Haru: me too

Makoto: I love you so much, baby

Haru: I love you too

Tae: and I love this katsudon. Yum

But yeah. Have that

[lizzaneia-elizalde]

Male Yandere Husband x Pregnant Female Stepford Wife Reader

(I don’t think you’ve done anything like this yet? So if not, think you can try?)

I want him to be a master manipulator, but really delusional in a loving/devoted sense. Believing that what he’s doing is for our best interest, as well as the baby’s. That includes confining us at home, always being with us 24/7 when we’re outside our home, etc. And generally getting us to be 100% dependent on him, (like we already weren’t heavily dependent on him before…)

Thank you!!! 💝

Yandere! Husband! Politician x Pregnant! Fem! Stepford! Wife! Reader

SORRY IT TOOK ME LONG TO GET THIS REQUEST DONE!

I had a hard time incorporating the yandere stuff with such a willing reader, but I tried LOL.

This one's only got two sections, since the both of you are married already, so it went straight to the yandere-ness.

But here ya go! Requests will be back on once more!

BTW, the master list is up now! It's my pinned post.

Yandere! Politician name: Maximus

Maximus.

Just like his name, he was the greatest Politician out there. Whatever that means.

He's charming, intuitive, generous, kind, and compassionate.

Every election season, if you ask people who will they vote as a mayor or whatever position Maximus ran as, they'll say

"Isn't it obvious? Of course it's Maximus!"

So it didn't faze the people that he won whenever he ran.

As young as he is, he's always been active in the political sphere. From the student council, he's always been in the highest positions out there. Secretary, Vice President, and President.

Hell, if you ask him to do treasury, then he'll gladly accept and do it much better than the current treasurer or auditor. No specks, no crumbs, a clean liquidation sheet.

And when he graduated as the University president, local parties flocked towards him to invite him in their political party.

So many choices for the great Maximus.

After many days of researching and finding out the dirt, secrets, strengths, and weaknesses of each political party, he chose a party suited for the straight laced man.

That, and that you were there.

You were the unlisted assistant of your father, who was running as vice mayor, and is finding a mayor to be with.

This was perfect.

Maximus has always liked you.

Scratch that.

He always loved you.

You were the daughter of a well known governor inside your city. Pristine, shy, quiet, and always had a smile in your face, everyone back in school liked you. You were the epitome of etiquette and manners. If parents want somebody to compare to their child to belittle them, it would be you, little miss perfect.

Both of you live in a small city, almost a town size. So everyone knew each other, and you both lived in the same district.

it's just that he didn't fly under your radar from how busy he is.

Unlike your father, you never joined politics. You just sat there, studied, did some small knitting projects or sewing. Maybe even drawing if you felt like it.

At first, Maximus didn't really pay you any attention, until he heard your conversation with your friends.

"What? Seriously?"

"I am serious." Your melodious laugh echoed through the empty halls. It was already 5pm, and only a handful of students are left.

"But... That's so traditional lol."

"I know, but really. I just want to stay at home, serve my husband, take care of our kids... You know, the gist."

"But, you said you'll do Social work, Home eco, or culinary in Uni. So what's up with that?"

You just smiled at your friends until they said "oh..." in understanding.

Those courses can help develop your home rearing skills.

"I mean, sure. If you're happy with that." One of your friends finally broke the silence, followed by "meh's..." "eh..." and grunts of approval.

"Thank you for accepting for who I am." You smiled once more at them and they gave you an understanding grin.

Then and there, Maximus became curious about you.

Maximus also had a traditional way of thinking. Not all women, but his wife should just be staying pretty in his home, while taking care of their children...

He knew that only a small percentage of people would be open to that notion, and he was fine with it.

It did made him feel lonely sometimes. He's always dreamt of a domestic life, but the woman is always a faceless grey glob. He just can't see somebody in his life who would be willing to be like that.

So when he heard your conversation, that night in his dreams, he woke up sweating and confused when the faceless glob greeted him. But rather than the glob, it was you. Smiling with two children who looked like the exact perfect mix of the both of you.

"What the fuck..." He breathed out of his mouth, shaking his head.

Now, every night, his dreams were infiltrated with you.

And that started in highschool, all throughout University, up until you both graduated.

Your paths never crossed once more, since he's in AP classes most of the time, both of you were on different blocks in senior highschool despite having the same strand, and he chose Political Science in University while you did BS in Home Economics. But he always peeled his eyes for you. Dismissal, lunch, even breaks.

His friends teased him for having such a long time crush, and he just laughed and waved his hand.

And when the both of you graduated, he's about to confess his feelings when he saw you talking with a man, with eyes so wide and filled with adoration.

He felt his heart break.

He was numb, standing there and looking at you interact with the man who was smiling down at you with a ruffle on your hair.

He felt irrationally jealous.

Wait, him? Jealous?

He never felt jealous.

Did he?

He doesn't know anymore.

All he could see is you holding a bouquet of lilies and smelling it while the man hugged you.

He wants to rip the man limb from limb, desecrate his body, and feed it to the alligators.

Why is he wrapping his arms around you like that? He never heard you getting a boyfriend?

And he has a lot of connections to know.

Then he scoffed, like a breath of fresh air rushing into his lungs.

He needed a break.

When did he act like this? When did he become so...

He doesn't even know what it's called.

He's always been a good man. One that doesn't know anger, jealousy, possessiveness...

But what's this? Feelings that stirred inside him threatened to spill out.

So he ran away before it would get worse.

Years later, seeing your name in that certain partylist, he knew he had to join it. Just for a one sided closure he needed.

"Hello! You're Y/N right? You went to the same... School as me!" Maximus said, leaning his upper body to meet your face. His face soft, gentle, and mellow.

"O-oh! Hello sir Maximus! I knew we did, but I didn't know you knew me..." You shyly answered, your thumb brushing against the back of your other hand.

Maximus gulped.

He didn't realize how much he is missing you.

His eyes scanned towards your desk and his eyes widened a bit when he saw the man once more with you in a photo, but this time, with your father and mother.

So, with his trembling lips from the sudden hope bubbling inside him, he pointed.

"Is that your family?" He whispered and you nodded with a soft smile of adoration.

"Yes. I love them a lot." You said, caressing the photo. "That's my dad, mom, and my big brother."

"Oh! That's amazing. It's rare to see a tight knit family nowadays. I mean, families falling left and right, can't people just communicate and--" Maximus rambled, not even caring if the things he's saying is insensitive. He was just so happy that he actually has a chance to woo you.

"Is that so? I mean, my family had fallouts, and sometimes communication is not enough. Actions speak louder than words, of course." You said, carrying the conversation further.

Maximus grinned before taking a seat beside you and talking about deep, familial stuff. With him sprinkling hints of him being a traditional man.

You didn't miss the hints, evident from the blush forming on your cheeks and the shyness emanating from your words faltering.

And he found it adorable.

Once you both ran out of things to debate, he held your hand gently.

"Hey, y/n, what do you think about going on a date with me?"

The rest is history.

"Darling, I'm home!" Maximus yelled once he got inside the mansion. "Today was a bit of a mess..."

Maximus heard an excited gasp and shuffling before he saw you waddling towards him, with a 7 month pregnant belly.

"Welcome home, darling." You greeted him with the smile he loves.

You took off his coat and hung it on the rack, before guiding him towards the kitchen.

"I helped cook today! The dinner for this night is lamb ch... Maximus?"

Maximus has a frown on his face, looking at you with such a disapproving look.

"Darling, why are you working in the kitchen?" He gently asked, caressing your belly. "You're pregnant, you need to rest always!"

You shrunk down a bit, sad.

"But I want to serve you again..."

Maximus' eyes softened at your words before giving you a loving kiss on your forehead.

"I know, darling. But that's what the chefs are for right? The servants too. I hired them to take care of you. Of us." He said, guiding you to the couch and gently sitting you down. "I don't want you getting tired. You're already being burdened by being pregnant and nurturing our child."

You nodded, easily swayed by his words.

"I know... Give me a kiss?" You asked, tilting your head up. He chuckled and gave you a soft peck.

"There. Now stay there, alright? We'll be eating here in the living room. You're already walking too much." Maximus said before hugging you and going to the kitchen.

Once he got to the kitchen, he grabbed a knife and threw it at the chef that was already cowering in the corner.

"Why did you let Y/N work?" He growled out, his eyes sharp, deadly, and authoritative.

Ever since you got married to Maximus, his protectiveness shot through the roof. He doesn't like it when he doesn't know where you are, he doesn't know when he doesn't know what you are doing, he doesn't like it if you talked to people he doesn't know personally.

He installed cameras, mics, and planted people around you that he knew he can scare into submission.

Especially now you're pregnant, he's making sure you always stayed beside him.

When did he become so twisted, from the nice, generous, and kind politician, to something like... Him?

"S-sir, the madam insisted on cooking for you!" The chef trembled out.

You were a rare type of woman who was so open to just being at home, and be the wife he needed to see every time he goes home.

He can't let you go.

Ever.

Maximus sneered and bit his nail, eyes sharp with thoughts.

"I need to drill in more thoughts into her pretty head..." Maximus grumbled.

You were already so willing just being inside the mansion, and so open to his manipulation that you weren't aware of.

He told you that you don't need to go out, that the world was a scary place for a wife like you. And that whenever you go out, you needed to be by his side.

He's already working so hard serving the city, and serving you is a bonus, and a privilege.

He's so occupied with taking care of the place both of you growing up, yet had the time, love, affection, and care to single you out and shower you with his attention. Why would you need to do anything other than serving him as his wife? That's blasphemy, and selfish.

He drilled that in your mind.

And you were so accepting of the fact too.

"If she insisted on helping in the kitchen once more, tell her 'what would sir think?', okay?" He spat out at the poor chef before suddenly smiling. "Don't tell anybody this, or else your family gets it."

He walked away with a triumphant smile and grabbed the food from the counter.

He walked towards you, and saw you scratching your cheek softly confused and scared, almost.

"What's wrong, darling?" Maximus asked, worry etched on his face as he sat down beside you.

"Oh, uh, I just..." You gave him your phone, which was ringing with the number of the exclusive nursery room designer he hired. "C-can you talk to him? I don't know what to do..."

Maximus shivered, seeing you so dependent on him.

Clueless on what to do, on what to say.

He smiled before taking the call for you, with his hand holding yours.

You didn't even start eating yet, waiting for his words to start.

His cute little wife can't even eat by herself.

How... perfect.

This was his perfect life.

With the perfect wife.

And he'll be damned if he didn't protect this.

If he didn't protect you.

So just be swayed with his words and put yourself in his palm.

He will make sure you are well taken care of, and that your pretty little brain will not hurt from thinking too much.

That's a promise.

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New Releases Jan. 21, 2025

After School Etude (manga) vol. 2 by Hirune Cyan

Ballet student Minobe and upperclassman Ichinomiya are officially dating. As partners in pas de deux practice, on home dates together, and even their daily school lives seem so sweet, yet things are about to take a sour turn. Out of the blue, a Russian ballet troupe has set their eyes on Ichinomiya and are doing their utmost to recruit him! Ichinomiya’s inherent talent shines for all to see, so it’s no wonder he’s been scouted, but now Minobe must face his smothered desire to be with Ichinomiya forever.

Cheerful Amnesia (manga) vol. 5 by Tamamushi Oku

The wedding ceremony is finally here, and Mari and Arisa are about to seal their vows with a kiss…until a certain sight causes Arisa’s memories to come flooding back! From Arisa’s student days to the inspiration behind Mari’s career—not to mention how the two grew closer—the pair’s relationship before Arisa’s amnesia finally comes to light!

Dinghai Fusheng Records (manhua) vol. 2 by Fei Tian Ye Xiang with art by Qian Er Bai

Chen Xing has finally arrived in Chang’an and is to meet the Great Chanyu, a man rumored to be so beautiful and adorned in finery that he’s beset by marriage proposals. So why is Xiang Shu sitting on the Great Chanyu’s throne? Meanwhile, rumor has it that His Majesty, Fu Jian, will soon enact a decree that any Hu to marry a Han will receive a stipend. What’s more, anyone could become a wife, be they woman or man. But those feelings of love are not exactly reciprocal, as a plot to take down His Majesty is afoot, and a mysterious assassin leaves the Hu Dynasty scrambling for answers. But danger or not, Xiang Shu remains conspicuously hesitant to make himself Chen Xing’s protector. Questions abound as Chen Xing, Xiang Shu, and Feng Qianjun fall deeper into a tangled web of secrets. Will the inscrutable Great Chanyu finally say ‘I do’ to Chen Xing’s proposal? Will Chen Xing uncover clues to the Mara case? And can the three men quell the winds of revolt?

May Tomorrow Bring Rainbows (manga) by Noriko Kihara

Whip runs a drag bar in Tokyo, where they interact with some of the most interesting people in society. But at home their days are often spent by idly chatting via a phone app with a user named “Insomniac Salaryman.” Their conversations are nothing much more than grumbling about their day-to-days. So when Whip develops some light romantic feelings for this person that they have never met, they dismiss it as a romance that will never happen.

How My Daddies Became Mates (manga) vol. 2 by Mikkamita

Kuroga Akane and Shirosaki Aoi have come a long way from their days as teenage hoodlums. Mated and passionately in love, they’ve started new lives together in college. Everything seems to be going great—at least, that’s how it looks on the surface. Deep down, Shirosaki can’t help but worry that he’s not the best match for his talented alpha partner. So when another alpha with a dubious background tries to steal Shirosaki for himself, it’s up to Kuroga to prove just how strong their bond really is!

I'm Here, Beside You (manga) vol. 1 by TEA natsuno

Ibuki Doi has never forgotten his first love from high school—Mikami Baba, the kind, handsome, and totally straight student council president. Though he was too shy to approach Mikami back then, Ibuki always held his idol near and dear to his heart, wishing him nothing but the best! However, when he learns Mikami is soon to be married to a man, he just can’t help it—he’s absolutely devastated. He drinks himself into a stupor to drown his sorrow but is surprised to wake up and find…he’s back in high school?! Could this be Ibuki’s second chance to make things go his way?

Kei X Yaku: Bound By Law (manga) vol. 4 by Yoshie Kaoruhara

The truth of the Joker case is finally laid bare, and a daring rescue reunites brother and sister after three long years. New revelations shine a light on an even graver incident never truly put to rest: the explosion of the Tetra building 20 years ago. Haunted by the event that shaped the man he has become, Ichiro must either learn to accept help when pursuing the thread of his past, or risk going down a path of no return…

ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (manga) vol. 6 by Kiki with art by Sunao Minakata.

Now that Flum has learned more about Ink’s mysterious past and her connection to the Church of Origin, she grapples with how far she should go to learn more about the identities of Ink’s “parents.” Meanwhile, Sara hears a rumor that Kahnis has challenged Dein to a duel in the West District and heads there with the Church Knights, Ed and Johnny, to put a stop to it. However, the scene they find when they arrive is unlike anything they’ve ever seen! In order to protect the city and figure out what’s really going on, Sara and her team charge directly into the source of the abnormality!

Run Wild: Sa Ye (novel) vol. 1 by Wu Zhe

Seventeen-year-old Jiang Cheng is cast aside by his adoptive parents and sent to a desolate northern town to live with his gambling-obsessed, deadbeat father. Arriving with just a suitcase, a pack of cigarettes, and a looming sense of dread over his uncertain future, he steps off the train and into a bleak, rundown place far from everything he knows. There, he meets Gu Miao, a quiet, troubled girl, and her brother Gu Fei, a boy his age with musical notes shaved into his hair. Disenchanted with life, Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei are reluctant to connect, but fate—and Gu Miao—have other plans. In this frigid snow-covered town, hope seems frozen in time, yet the unexpected bond between Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei might prove to be the warmth they both desperately need.

Sasaki and Miyano (manga) vol. 10 by Shou Harusono

Now that reading BL is no longer just hobby for Miyano, but also the story of his life, it’s almost time for the college arc! However, before he gets to that, Miyano’s final cultural festival of his high school career is just around the corner! Meanwhile, his adorably sweet boyfriend, Sasaki, is struggling to figure out what his path forward should be…

She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat (manga) vol. 5 by Sakaomi Yuzaki

Nomoto-san and Kasuga-san have decided to live together, but apartment hunting as a same-sex couple has been quite the stormy voyage. Luckily, Yako-san connects them with a realtor that may be able to help—and slowly but surely, the pair move toward their new life together. Meanwhile, Nagumo-san has taken a good look at herself, and she decides to pay a visit to the hospital…

This Monster Wants to Eat Me (manga) vol. 3 by Sai Naekawa

“This is why bad monsters try to take advantage of you.”  Hinako is shocked to discover her childhood friend Miko is actually “Okitsune-sama”—a bloodthirsty fox monster. But monster or not, it was Miko who brought Hinako back from the depths of despair after losing her family. The human girl once more extends a hand of friendship, as the beast’s jaws close around her…

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Toki Reads Shonen Jump 2025, Issue #16: Yikes Week

Roboco: At the Kawasaki Frontale soccer game, the opposing team sabotages the Frontale, causing them to be late, forcing Roboco and the gang to play as substitutes. Now I'm no soccer fan, but I don't think you can order food to be delivered to the field during play

Sakamoto: Uzuki's plan comes to fruition - by overtaking the JAA, he has essentially overtaken the Japanese government as well, coercing the Prime Minister to distribute one gun and three bullets to every Japanese citizen to do with as they please without repercussions. Well, that answers my question from last week - the JAA was a secret to the public, BUT was also effectively a shadow government - I feel like that should have come up earlier; the fact that Uzuki seems to just want to see what happens rather than orchestrating a specific outcome seems thematically appropriate with his multiple personalities, as it's effectively win-win for him - either everything ends in blood and proves him right, he engineers a mutually-assured-destruction scenario and creates a peaceful nation, OR everyone chooses to be peaceful and proves him wrong

EluSam: Morofuyu praises Tokiyuki for his growth, revealing that he knew that Tokiyuki was actually training with his wives and musing that Tokiyuki is the type to gain power from love; as Tokiyuki asks for him to come back as Fubuki, Morofuyu retorts that his strength comes from eating - specifically people, such as his own sister. Given the timing of this reveal, I wonder if perhaps this is Fubuki rather than Morofuyu painting himself as more of a villain so that Tokiyuki won't want him as an ally anymore and will instead be willing to kill him? Admittedly I don't know Fubuki's character well enough to draw any meaningful conclusions

Witch Watch: As the student council president hassles Fran to join the council, she accidentally hits Jekyll with a device that reverses all of his intended actions; as he becomes Hyde and goes berserk, the only way to stop him is to destroy the device, which Fran begs Rabuka to use her magic to do; Rabuka joins the student council. I honestly really like Rabuka, and the development of her and Fran's relationship is always a nice little treat for me; if Shinohara doesn't give me poly, he can at least give me yuri

Blue Box: Taiki and Chinatsu discuss how their lives might be different if they had made different life choices, but conclude that they made the right ones; Chinatsu tries to work up the nerve to kiss Taiki, but instead kisses him through his scarf, sending him into a blind panic, as teenagers are wont to do. Watching these two gives me such a nostalgic feeling, flashing me right back to falling in love with my wife in high school...a nice little reminder that even if I'm not where I necessarily want to be in life, I must have done something right to be with her to this day

Akane: Issho informs Akane which three stories she needs to master to even be able to attempt Shiguma's Art, and derides her hubris for thinking she can achieve what better performers than her have failed to do; Akane laughs in his face, refuting that she has no intention on limiting herself by letting past performers continue to be "better" than her; in reality, this is exactly what Issho wanted, to light a fire in Akane; Akane approaches Shomei for the first story, God of Death, but he refuse to teach it to her. I like the idea that Issho has just been playing Bad Cop as a long con to find someone with the guts to surpass him

Kill Blue: Noren's realization that she loves Juzo makes it difficult for her to interact with him, prompting Otohime to drag her out class for some girl talk, suggesting that she face her feelings head-on; Juzo approaches the student council to learn how fierce his competition is. For as sure as I am that Noren is going to turn out to be an adult, I am also sure that Otohime will NOT, so it's definitely going to be a scene when she realizes she's crushing on a middle-aged man; I really like Otohime, though, so I'm probably going to be upset to see the state that she gets left in

Nue: Believing that Gakuro will get stronger if he has a girlfriend, Nue calls a meeting for all of the girls of Squad 6 to reveal to them that Gakuro plans (under Nue's coercion) to confess to one of them at the upcoming festival, a prospect that absolutely no one objects to; Shiroha decides to take the initiative and confess first, though she refuses to hear Gakuro's response until all of the other girls have had a chance to do the same; simply hearing this confession awakens a new power in Gakuro. Don't you bait me, Kawae! Give this boy super forms specific to each girl! I may not recognize literally half of them, but if you make them poly you can bet I'm gonna commit them all to memory!

Kagurabachi: The truth of the Seitei War's conclusion is revealed - as a treaty was ready to be signed, the Sword Master insisted on the nuclear option, and Magatsuma responded with its True Realm, Malediction, to wipe out the entire population of the enemy island; we also learn that if the Sword Master dies, so too will all of the other Swordbearers. Not a surprising outcome, but the exact circumstance being genocidal rage rather than pure political greed was a bit unexpected; Samura's plan to let the Hishaku get all of the Enchanted Blades makes a lot more sense now that he has a guaranteed method of taking them all out in one go, but obviously things aren't going to go how he wants them to

Chojo: Another old "rival" of Chojo's, Mikage, appears and near-instantly falls in love with Ippongi. Oh, we're still on this plot point from last week? Is Ippongi's love life going to continue being the focus for a while, or just the occasional gag when Mikage is present?

Astro Royale: As Hibaru and Shikaba fight, Shikaba muses on his philosophy of stealing whatever he wants, be it power or love, which Hibaru seems to be fine with so long as Shikaba stays by his side. I can't say I understand Shikaba's motivations even a little bit, but at least his imagery is kinda cool

Kiyoshi: Hydrako tries to defeat Kiyoshi with various poisons, but he tanks all of them to steal the antidote for her other victims; though he manages to defeat her, Kiyoshi gets turned into a baby for his troubles. I kinda liked Hydrako, shame to see her go so soon, but her role was clearly to nerf Kiyoshi for the arc, so at least she wasn't just there to kill time

Hima-Ten: The girls talk about romance while in the bath, though none of them admit that they like Tenichi, except Mayu who clearly says it to rile up the rest of them; after getting some couch time with all of the girls during a horror movie, Tenichi and Himari are sent on a snack run, where Himari proclaims she can't root for Tenichi's success with Honoka anymore; while looking at some beautiful scenery with the group, Himari gives serious thought to her relationship with Tenichi. Ooh, you wanna be poly so bad, ooh!!! That couch scene was so good, I know you can do it!!!

Ichi: The Bakugami Magik first appeared in the land of Bakugami, then Kagami, ten years ago to the princess, Richia, as she grieved her mother's death amidst a national economic crisis; with its power to instill joy, Bakugami gave the people the will to go on and attracted desperate people from all of the world, making Kagami a bustling tourism hub; as this story and Bakugami's importance are being relayed to Desscaras and Kumugi, Ichi and Gokuraku burst in to attack Bakugami. ...Shoulda seen that comin'; with the introduction of Richia, I'm wondering if the ally the prophecy mentioned isn't actually referring to Gokuraku...obviously he'll still be one, but there might be more to it, like maybe the entire Kagami nation becoming an ally to Mantinel once everything gets cleared up? Probably not

Shinobi: With comms back up, Op reveals that Kawasemi was supposed to have died eight years ago, and his fighting style seems completely different; no longer alone, Yodaka gets a second wind, and manages to take out Kawasemi with a pincer attack from Hibari. I'm guessing this isn't Kawasemi and is just someone using his name for some reason, but it may also be that he got brainwashed or something and needed to switch up his fighting style as a side effect? The latter feels pretty convoluted, but I assume that this mystery is going to become a major plot point either way

Syd Craft: Syd and Souffle tail a suspect in a drug trafficking case, necessitating Souffle to quick-change through a bunch of outfits to maintain cover; when her superior sees her dressing up, he mocks her despite her saving someone on the job, prompting Syd to chastise him and compliment Souffle on her looks; Souffle starts dressing more girlishly as she always wanted, catching Syd's eye. Probably won't amount to much in the long term, but nice to see something akin to character development

Embers: Haitani and Takami manage to outscore the A- and B-Team members, netting Haitani his first-ever win; because of his poor sportsmanship and teamwork, Inunaki gets booted from the A-Team, a decision he tries to protest, but Shizuki stands her ground despite him getting physical. As Shizuki says, people who want to be the best will always come back after a loss, so it seems likely that Inanaki's character arc will see him learning to apply his skills in tandem with others and coming back at a crucial moment

Beethoven: As Beethoven begins coaching Yaso, suggesting things like "try drinking alcohol" or "seducing another man's wife" so he can better understand his esoteric metaphors, he tries to remember his mindset when composing Appassionata, only to have his memories locked by what appears to be a devil; however, Yaso's playing manages to unlock one memory, of a meeting with Beethoven's "Immortal Beloved," seemingly to the devil's chagrin. I can't say I was expecting to see demons in this manga, but I'm glad that the mechanism of Beethoven's reincarnation is being alluded to early so it will feel less out of nowhere when it gets an actual explanation down the line; it's also an interesting way to sidestep the unknown portions of Beethoven's life, disallowing him from simply reciting information that the author can't possibly know while also establishing that such holes exist for readers that are unfamiliar with Beethoven's history

I considered naming this issue after all of the girls talking about their love interests in Kill Blue, Nue and Hima-Ten, but with six heavily inked dramatic moments between the reveal of Uzuki's plan in Sakamoto Days, Morofuyu's declaration of cannibalism in Elusive Samurai, Issho's subterfuge in Akane-Banashi, the Sword Master's genocide in Kagurabachi, Shikaba continuing his cycle of abuse in Astro Royale, and the literal Devil's unexpected appearance in Star of Beethoven, all I can say is:

Then there's Ichi publicly attacking Bakugami, Kiyoshi getting turned into a baby, Kawasemi possibly being a fake in Shinogi Undercover, Shizuki booting Inunaki from the team in Embers...maybe not as big of moments as the rest, but a lot of twists and turns to be had that also elicit a definitive yikes

This Week's Top 3:

Nue's Exorcist, surprisingly, for giving me a quality reaction image that I've been giggling about for literal days and also for suggesting that we might actually be going the poly route

Star of Beethoven for dropping a hint that both answers and asks more questions, while also fleshing out Beethoven himself

Hima-Ten for just being really dang cute this week, and giving Himari a moment of genuine honesty and introspection

Amazingly I passed over Ichi this week! I don't think I've done that since Undead Unluck ended, but it just wasn't that impressive of a chapter this week. It was good, certainly, but it was mostly exposition without actually revealing anything particularly noteworthy or furthering the plot in a way that was surprising

Kagurabachi similarly went in a predictable direction, though its presentation was definitely good enough to warrant being Top 3. I think it missed it because the dread of the Sword Master's mass murder just didn't resonate with me the way that Hima-Ten's moment of intimacy did

The reveal of Uzuki's plan in Sakamoto Days also sparked dread, and actually inspired me to think about it for the last few days, but I think the sheer number of "yikes" moments this week might actually be what's directing me towards the softer moments of the week; there's fewer of them, so they stand out more

Blue Box's cute moment was similar to Hima-Ten's, but I think the introspection on Himari's part was overall more interesting to me than Chinatsu's retrospection

Overall, this was another super strong week for me, and I think that the goal of this project is really starting to come to fruition! I'm feeling more motivated to revisit each series, even being prompted to reread older chapters that I don't remember, and coming up with issue titles helps me draw connections between the series within each week! This is the most engaged I've felt with the entire magazine in a long time, a feeling I was really worried I would lose after Undead Unluck's departure!

I'm even feeling more connected with the series that I'm not a particular fan of! I don't think I'll necessarily mourn them if/when they leave, but I'm glad that I'll be able to better enjoy them for the time that they're here