#Nicola you’re trying to kill us

[anxious-bisexual-0]

THIS IS REPRESSED CHEMISTRY?

Girl I’m gonna cry

[selfcontrolskey]

“You’re an asshole”

❗️A little bit was my idea but the rest isn’t my idea❗️

nicholas leister x reader

Sorry for the povs switching so much and for how long this is 😅

( can we please get more fics about this man )

You're fighting your enemy in the training room. Nicolas, apparently the best underground fighter ever according to lion.

As I step forward to hit him he quickly steps back. He's fast, l'II give him that.

I hit him again this time not giving him time to step back. He softly chuckles and touches his jaw where I hit him.

"Not bad"

I quickly regain my position in order to strike again. But this time he’s the faster one. He blocks my hit and knees me in the stomach.

I slightly stumble backwards.

That son of a bitch he knew it was bruised from my previous fight. He strikes again this time aiming for my face.

I duck just in time. “Is that all you’ve got?” I ask teasingly. I strike forward but he blocks my hit and turns me around so my back is against his chest.

“Is that all you’ve got?” He says in a mocking tone.

I chuckle. “oh no, I still have something just for you.” I lift my leg and hit him right in his area before he could react.

He lets go of me and stumbles backwards.

“Got you again.” I smile proudly.

Nick’s pov:

“Is that all you got?” I ask using the same words she did. A little laugh escapes from her mouth. her head touching my chin in the meanwhile.

“Oh no. I still have something special just for you.” Before I can figure out what that means I feel a stinging pain near my dick.

I let her go and stumble backwards.

After a few seconds I stand straight ignoring the throbbing pain.

“Aw I’m sorry did that hurt?” A little smirk appears on her face.

I’m gonna kill her.

Her smirk disappears into something more serious. I regain my position and get ready to defend myself.

She quickly moves and slides her legs under mine. I step back just in time.

This time I step forward and kick her in the leg making her loss balance. With that she falls to the ground, right on her back.

I can hear her trying to catch her breath. “I’m sorry did that hurt?” She slowly moves her head and I can see she’s getting angrier by the second. I like it when she’s angry.

She slowly stands up and gets ready for another round. She’s a tough one. I’ll give her that.

I shake my head and chuckle.

“What? Afraid to lose?” She says.

“Like hell I am.” I say getting my hands ready to fight.

“Good” She responds getting ready as well.

Suddenly she looks to the left catching my attention. What the hell is she looking at? As I turn my head I’m welcomed with a fist to my face.

I stumble backwards but mange to remain my balance.

“Oh. So that’s how we’re playing now huh?”

I slowly wipe away the blood from my lips and look straight at her. She’s enjoying this.

"What, didn't expect that from a girl?" She says wiping the blood from her knuckles.

I give her a small smile and attack. My left fist first which she blocks. Then my right one, hitting her jaw. She quickly recovers and tries to knee me in the stomach. I grab her knee right before it reaches me.

"Not this time" Panick flashes her eyes so quickly I might think I imagined it. I push her back and slide my foot under her standing leg.

She falls but takes me down with her. Now I'm on top of her pinning her wrists down. Heavy breathing coming from both of us.

"Ready to give up?"

your pov:

Now he's on top of me and pinning my wrists. Heavy breathing coming from both of us.

"Ready to give up yet?” He asks with that stupid smirk of his. I slowly move my head forwards. I can feel his his breath on my lips.

"You know what. I actually like this position" I say seductively.

"Oh come on, you should know you can't play the same game two times"

"What if l'm not playing?" I breath out.

His eyes piercing through mine. "Forgive me for not really trusting your word" He whispers in my ears.

I quietly chuckle. “Good decision" I quickly move and pin him to the ground. Sitting on his lap, this time me pinning him down. I slightly move forward making him groan.

"What? Cat got your tongue?” He quickly glances at me and I can see desire and anger build behind his eyes. "You know what, l'll give you one more chance."

"One last round" I pat his chest and get ready to get up. Two hands suddenly pull me back down. His hands on my waist preventing me from getting up again. "Don't"

Confusion and realisation hit me at the same time. "Aw you don't have a crush on me do you?" I say leaning forward.

His hands tighten around my waist. "Don't move.”

nick’s pov:

She quickly moves and get's on top of me.

Oh fuck.

I slightly groan causing her to look at me. She slowly leans forward and an intense feeling goes right trough my body.

"What? Cat got your tongue?"

No, you just made me hard..

I close my eyes trying to focus on anything else but her sitting on my fucking lap.

"You know what?" She responds "I'll give you one more chance" I quickly open my eyes and see that she's sincere.

"One. Last. Round" She says holding up a finger. She patts my chest and get's ready to stand up. No fucking way she is getting up now.

I grab her by the waist and pull her back down. Another sensation strikes right trough my body. fuck, I'm hard. She softly yelp’s and looks confusing at me.

But not for long, her brain quickly catches up and knows what is happening. Her eyes suddenly fill with pleasure. "You don't have a crush on me do you?"

She leans forward and I cant help but tighten my hands around her small waist. "Don't move” I breath out.

Fuck, this feels good.

"Think of my mom" she says out of the blue. Did she just say what I think she did?

"What the hell."

"What? You want me to turn you on?"

“Not fucking help.”

your pov:

"Think of my mom" I suddenly blurt out.

He quickly glances at me with a "wtf" look. "What the hell.” He says.

“What?” I ask offended. “You want me to turn you on?"

“Not fucking helping.” he says closing his eyes again.

"Okay, just give me a second to think"

He slightly groans.

“Yeah, sure. Please take your time.” I ignore his comment and think.

Okay, this might work.

"Do you have a girlfriend?"

He suddenly opens his eyes and looks at me. “Why, you interested?"

At that I laugh. "Oh please"

His eyes slightly darken and something moves in my stomach.

“Just answer it"

"You think you'd be straddling my lap if I had one?”

"I'm not straddling your lap, I am simply just sitting on it" I say with confidence.

"It's your fault I have to sit on it anyway, so hurry and make it disappear."

"It's not a toy you know, you can't just fucking control it.”

"Fine, just hurry"

He sotfly laughs and shakes his head. A few moments pass and he looks more relaxed.

"You ready?" I ask so we can finally fight again.

"No, just give me a few more seconds."

I see a small smirk form on his stupid face.

oh this bitch.

“You’re nasty.” I say hitting his chest. I quickly get up and hear him laughing still on the floor.

"You can forget that last round" I say walking out of the training area.

"Why? Because you can't beat me?" As I turn around I can see he's standing again.

"Cmon just say it." He says walking closer to me.

“Say what? That you're an asshole? Gladly." He takes one step forward making him even closer to me. I slowly lift my eyes to meet his.

“Say it.”

“Say what?”

"That I'm better than you" I softly snort at that. He has some serious ego issues.

"Fine, just come a bit closer."

He slowly grins and steps closer.

I put my hands on his chest and stand on my tippy toes to whisper in his ear.

"You're."

I wait a second before continuing.

"an asshole."

I put my leg behind his and push him backwards.

He lands with a loud thud.

“Oops.”

"Did you want me to say something else?"

He looks at me and anger fills his eyes.

"I'm gonna kill you"

"Good luck trying"

I give him a wink and leave the training facility.

Nick’s pov:

Before I can realise what she is doing I land with a loud thud on the floor.

"Oops" she says looking extra innocently. "Did you want me to say something else?"

I glance up at her, pure anger filling me once again. This woman is gonna fucking mess me up.

"I'm gonna kill you" I say with gritted teeth.

She softly grins and gives me a wink. "Good luck trying.” Then she turns around and leaves me, her ass swaying slightly with every step.

Fuck.

SORRY ABOUT THE POV CHANGING SO MUCH 😭

and yes I used the ‘cat got your tongue’ thing again. Bite me. But I hope you enjoyed !

[duckprintspress]

Cover Reveal: “Scrap Metal Angel” by Nicola Kapron

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Secret Gates have protected mankind from the unknown chaos beyond the edges of reality for millennia, and now, all that stands between everything humanity knows and the horrors outside it are a depressed trans man, his exhausted partner, and a creature ill-suited to the world after being pulled from his own horrific reality. This is Scrap Metal Angel by Nicola Kapron, an urban fantasy where only fragile Gates protect all we know from eldritch, incomprehensible magic. This is the world that Adrian Somer is determined to save.

Blurb:

Reality, tiny and fragile, is cut off from the sea of chaos and nightmares that surrounds it by seven Gates. One of them is open—and has been since the Stone Age. Through that opening, strange creatures and energies slip through. Some are malevolent. None are harmless. And all of them must be kept a secret.

Every hidden magical world needs a shadowy clean-up crew. Adrian Somer is a Gatekeeper, sworn to protect the cosmic Gates, to defend reality from the unknown entities that exist beyond them, and to help those whose lives are affected by magic.

When a grieving sorceress starts punching holes in reality to try and resurrect her murdered fiancé, Adrian must turn to a ghost from his past in order to save the city, and perhaps the world—even if that means digging up someone he thought was safely buried: the twin brother he killed eight years ago.

About the Author: Nicola Kapron has previously been published by Neo-opsis Science Fiction Magazine, Rebel Mountain Press, Soteira Press, All Worlds Wayfarer, Mannison Press, and more. Nicola lives in British Columbia with a hoard of books—mostly fantasy and horror—and an extremely fluffy cat.

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[silentwhispofhope]

Hello!! Can i request a Vash and Nicolas x reader with how’d they react by reader pulling them in by the waist?, either the reader is hugging them or giving them a quick peck on the cheek/lips

I hope You’re doing well!

A/N: Ooooo what a lovely idea! I hope you’re doing well too!

Surprise Hug/Kiss Headcanons

Vash

Shy boi

He’s still getting used to all of the physical contact from you after essentially be single for 100+ years.

He goes soft when you pull him to you by the waist. It’s such an intimate action that gets him stuttering.

The blond turns red like a tomato, but he gladly accepts your affection. He ends up tucking his head into the crook of your neck to try and hide his blush.

He’s always surprised when you do something like this. Even after ten times, he’s still not used to it.

Wolfwood

He’s initially shocked, but he quickly covers that up.

The undertaker gets very cocky from your move on him and tries to sneak another kiss or hug from you.

He will eventually pick you up and swing you around in his arms, trying to show you off to others.

After the first time, he can definitely sense when you’re about to go in for the kill. He likes to indulge you though, so he lets you get away with it.

[ariicandy]

╭・Being Miles’ Younger Sibling !! PT.2

Pt 2 cause I still got some more in mind 😜😜 gonna do e-42 miles soon but as usual,

Grammar mistakes are here I apologize !!

︎ㅤ︎ㅤ❥︎ ┈ whenever you guys are calling late at night and he is on patrol, the call will either randomly end because he ran into a building/poll or u hear him run into the poll/building with an “ow”. Best assure he WILL need the best phone case && screen protector.

ㅤ❥︎ ┈ he’s probably those siblings that randomly go to your room and dont say anything. It might be annoying but to him, it just makes him glad you’re okay and no one/nothing is going to hurt you when he’s around.

ㅤ❥︎ ┈ nicknames he call you are probably like bro, a shorten version of your name(example bri for brianna, Nicky for Nicolas or Danny etc etc.) and sometimes just do a “HEY” depending on context like he’s gonna show you something he thinks is cool or interesting.

❥︎ ┈ if you share a talent you and miles are both good at like a subject in school, best believe you guys will share test scores and brag who got the highest. A small competition of whoever gets the highest scores gets to go get their favorite snack,food, or dessert while the other has to pay for it. If you both got the same scores then no one gets a treat! But miles being the big sweet brother he is, buys you something to celebrate!!

ㅤ❥︎ ┈ If miles had to save you when he was fighting, he was panicking. He ran over to you after knocking the villain checking if you are okay or have any injuries. Reassure him you’re okay and he’ll finally calm down that nothing hurts or have any bruises on you. Just know he’ll talk about it a LOT.

❥︎ ┈ alternate version of miles saving you but you got Injured(badly or not really your choice!) miles would be running to the hospital and be the first person to show up next to you, even before your parents. They try to calm miles down while he is scared and anxious waiting for your surgery to be done and well(if you chose very bad injury)

or they still try to calm him down a bit in the room with you even tho it wasn’t too serious serious.(not very bad choice)

Either one, miles would still be terrified and panicky because he was suppose to keep you safe as your older brother and as spiderman to his advantage. His heart can finally rest knowing you can leave, best assure he’ll give you the biggest hug and never want to let go.

Mama Morales: “Miles that’s enough let [name] have some space and air.”

Miles: “noo one more minute :((“

ㅤ❥︎ ┈ He’ll probably use the excuse of saving you that time JUST SO you don’t go out alone. He definitely got a bit more anxiety and paranoid whenever you come just a little late home. you- “okay ima head out for a bit!” miles - “Let me go with you [n/n]!” you- “Miles I’ll be fine-“ Miles- “But remember last time I wasn’t with you :((“ You end up having miles next to the whole time you went out

ㅤ❥︎ ┈ If the spot killing you because of “what he did to him” and spot destroying his life being his canon event, miles would never get over it and never forgive himself. I would rather disturb this canon event thing just to save your life even if it means he’ll lose his dad or his mom. He can’t lose Someone who was there for him day 1 or even later on he didn’t tell you day 1, he barley has anyone to talk to about this and his own sibling having to be that sacrifice?? He would rather let this dimension collapse with him or break every possible canon event that evolves around you dying than actually really happening. ㅤ❥︎ ┈ He has had nightmares about you or your parents(Mr. & Mrs. Morales) dying from him failing to save any of you by not trying to do both, saving everyone and saving one person close to you. ( see what I did there😜) whenever he has these nightmares he will go check up any of you by opening the door quietly and slowly to not make noise that’ll wake you up. It calms him down seeing you just peacefully sleeping undisturb by the world.

[yurinaa-world]

HELLO HELLO🎉 i hope You’re doing well!! I came across your page and loved your scenarios/headcanons

I was wondering if i could ask for a Wolfwood x reader where reader is a grim reaper like being who carries around a big scythe just like how Nicolas carries around a big cross

If you don’t want to that’s alright and also take your time and stay hydrated 🦾🦾🔥🔥

Characters: Nicholas x Gender neutral reader

Synopsis: The reader is a grim reaper and carries around a scythe

Warnings: Fluff

Notes: I hope you like this and thank you for requesting!!

Nicholas D. Wolfwood "The Punisher"

You and Nicholas are partners who were meant for each other; he kills them, and you take their souls. (What a match!) 

For a while, Nicholas doesn’t really ask about who you are or what you do. 

He admires your strength—that you can use that heavy scythe without breaking a sweat. 

It's strange to see you in action, grabbing their soul from their body and ripping the soul out. 

Only you can see their human souls in their truest form of ugliness, but for now, it doesn’t matter; it doesn't phase you in the slightest.

Nicholas started to like you after being together for a long time.

He would try to get more reactions out of you instead of having you zone out in your own thoughts most of the time.

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[chayscribbles]

chayscribbles’ monthly writing update ☆ june 2023

☆ STATISTICS.

words written: 13 022

projects worked on: Andromeda Rogue mostly but i've been swatting at Shiny New Ideas left and right with a tennis racket. also i thought about Gemini Heist really really hard and i think that counts for something

proudest accomplishment: AR1 draft 2 is done!!!!!!

books read: After Atlas by Emma Newman; Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson; Exit Strategy (Murderbot Diaries #4) by Martha Wells. all excellent reads. (sidenote two out of three of these books involve murder investigations and the third has murder in the title. i'm sensing a theme in my reading.)

☆ GENERAL COMMENTS.

i am still terrible at being consistent at writeblr-ing. i guess this is just my life now.

i'm debating using camp nano to actually hunker my ass down and get some writing done on gemini heist, but between work and apartment hunting and a possible move by the end of the month i don't know how feasible that's gonna be :') we'll see.

and no i'm not glossing over the fact that i have a finished second draft. i'm just saving my screaming for below the cut.

more specific wip-related comments + featured excerpt below.

☆ COMMENTS: ANDROMEDA ROGUE (draft 2)

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(i wasn't kidding about the screaming.)

so this draft now sits at 85.7K, which is about 11.8K added from the first, and although it is still faaar from perfect it is definitely... better than the draft i finished 2 years ago. it's insane how much my writing has improved, between all the reading i've been doing and first drafting the two sequels of the trilogy.

that being said there still are a lot of things i know need to be fixed, but i'm at the point where if i try to fix them on my own i'll be stuck on them forever.

enter the betas!!! i'm planning on doing an ~official~ beta call next week but honestly if you're interested in beta-ing this book feel free to hmu right away!! ultimately i want to self-pub this thing (which is quite overwhelming to think about hhhhh) but one thing at a time :')

☆ FEATURED EXCERPT.

i really couldn't decide what snippet to post so this was admittedly chosen a bit at random lmao. this is from when the gang is approaching their destination for their expedition.

On the external display, Mohani loomed ahead, growing larger every second. The planet was almost entirely a deep blue, except for some white spots at its poles. It reminded Finneas of his final glimpse of Ghillairde when he was leaving it behind for the last time. For a disorienting second, it almost felt like he was returning to his birth planet. But soon, the ship was close enough to see the sandy outline of the continents. The blue wasn’t all ocean. Some of it was trees. He directed the ship towards the landing coordinates just as Petra arrived in the bridge, clutching several barf bags. “Good to see you’ve come prepared, Lacroye,” he commented. “You’re already looking green, and we haven’t even entered the atmosphere yet.” She grumbled something unintelligible in response as she took her place in the copilot’s chair.

one of my editing notes for draft 2 was to make Petra's starsickness worse😆

☆ TAGLISTS. let me know if you want to be added/removed to any of them.

general taglist:

@nicola-writes @dgwriteblr @the-orangeauthor @onomatopiya @quilloftheclouds @ashen-crest @writeblrfantasy @celestepens @stardustspiral @pepperdee @extra-magichours @avi-why @lefttigerobservation @chazzawrites @bardolatrycore @innocentlymacabre

andromeda trilogy taglist:

@bebewrites @nicola-writes @dgwriteblr @the-orangeauthor @onomatopiya @akindofmagictoo @quilloftheclouds @nora-theteawriter @ashen-crest @corpsepng @writeblrfantasy @toboldlywrite @celestepens @stardustspiral @pepperdee @cheerfulmelancholies @extra-magichours @writeouswriter @cilly-the-writer @lefttigerobservation @rose-bookblood @drowsy-quill @chazzawrites @cynic-and-chief @enchanted-lightning-aes @aesa @outpost51

[fangirlvibez]

The Bradshaw son and Seresin daughter - part 3

Characters: Bradley Bradshaw x female!OC Madison Ella Hanscott, Son!OC Nicolas Peter Bradshaw, Jake Seresin x female!OC Quinn Kelsell, Daughter!OC Hazel Alexandra Seresin, Son!OC Benjamin Jacob Seresin

Warnings: in this chapter: mention about teenage pregnancy, mention of abortion, one swear word, mention of running away (Let me know if I forgot a warning)

Summary of the story: The 16 year old daughter of Jake Seresin gets pregnant. The dad: the 18 year old son of Bradley Bradshaw. How will the dads react to their kids becoming teen parents.

A/N: English is not my first language, so if there is any spelling or grammar errors: please let me know

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“We decided it is best for you guys to..” the teenagers looked at the older man. Hazel let out a loud sob again and Nick saw red when they heard the decision their parents made. “For you guys to get an abortion”

“What!” Nick said loudly. His mom slightly jumping at his voice. She never seen her son this angry. “You can’t decide that. It’s mine and Hazels decision, but especially Hazels.” He said to both pair of parents. “Hazel is only 16, she can’t make a decision like that” Jake said like his daughter wasn’t sitting two chairs away from him. “We’re her parents, we know what’s best for her” he said. “No! Fuck no!” Nick said. “Honey, please stay calm. We already looked up places where she can have an abortion and made an appointment for next week Wednesday.” Madison said. Hazel got more tears in her eyes but tries to be quiet.

“No mom. If you actually listened to me before you send us out of the room you would of know that we already talked about it and decided to keep the baby” he said. The parents looked up at the teenage boy. “Is that true?” Quinn turned to her crying daughter next to her. Hazel sniffles. She wipes her hand under her nose and wipes away the tears streaming on her cheeks. She looks into her moms light eyes and nodded. “I want to keep the baby mom” she said. Hazel jumps slightly when Jake chair got pushed behind him loudly. “Absolutely not.” He said. “You’re only 16, Hazel. You’re not going to ruin your life and school career for some baby you have with some low-life” he sighed. “You know what, if you only have bad things to say about my son, it’s best for us to leave.” Bradley said. He takes his wifes hand in his and stands up. “Let’s go” he said. He tries to push Nick out of the dinning room towards the hallway. But Nick stood with both feet on the ground.

“No. We’re keeping the baby. Whether you like it or not” He said, mostly turned to Jake. Nick stared into Jakes eyes. If looks could kill, Jake would be dead on the ground. “Leave my house immediately and if I ever caught you with my daughter again, you’ll be dead” “dad, you can’t do that” Hazel said, standing up, trying to stand in front of her father. “I don’t want to hear you Hazel! You go to your room” he was pointing his finger at her. Hazel wanted to cry but she had no tears left. Slowly she turned towards the door and left to go to her room. She wanted to say something to her boyfriend. But deep down she knew her dad would only get more angry at her and Nick.

Bradley took Nicks arm in his hand and dragged him out of the house. “Oh and Nick” Jake said. Bradley stopped and the father son duo turned towards Jake. “I wasn’t the only one to decide you aren’t ready to become parents” Nick knew that. His parents where as guilty in the decision making as Hazels parents were. The 18 year old pulled his arm out of his fathers grip. “I’m walking home” he said before taking his jacket and walking out of the front door. Bradley sighed before whistling down the hallway to call Sparky back down.

~~~~~~~~~~

Later that evening Nick had locked himself into his room. His parents tried to talk to him when he came home from walking, but he ignored them and went straight towards his room. He was laying on the bed texting Hazel about the situation.

Nick sighed. He knew it was a crazy idea. Running away from home. Where would they go? How would they do it? Will Hazel still be able to go to school? Will he still be able to go to the Naval Academy? Will their parents look for them? He puts his phone on his bedside table and runs his fingers through Sparkys fur, who was laying next to him on the bed. What will happen with Sparky? Will they take Sparky with them or leave him here with his family. He knows his parents love Sparky as much as a second son. Nick groans, why did he asked Hazel to run away with him? What was he thinking? That she would just agree with his stupid ideas. Sparky senses the mood change in Nick. He pushes his head into Nicks chest. Nick smiles at the dog before he hears his phone go off.

Taglist: @confusedpimp @dempy @michael-loves-chickens @massivedetectivestudent @starkleila @shanimallina87 @angelbabyange @mirrorball-6 (if your username is crossed out it means I couldn’t tag you) (let me know if you want to be tagged)

[whentheynameyoujoy]

Y'know, if you ignore the horrifying parts about Armando beating up Nicolas—which is every single one of them—the scene is, once again, really really funny.

Armando: *hissing, spitting, clinging to Betty like an STD* Never gonna give you up, every breath you take, my preciousssss.

Nicolas: Christ, I’m getting so sick of you harrassing my bestie. You’re the only one around here who keeps hurting her and now that I know what you are I’m not gonna allow you to keep doing th--

Betty: Hey, moron, shall we perhaps not reveal our secret scheme to the guy we're secretly scheming against?

Armando: That walking erection over there is only pursuing you for money!

Betty: *recently learned that Armando only pursued her for money* 🔪 eeenteresting🔪

Armando: Yeah, I know, how horrible, right?

Nicolas: *points to his chest tattoo that says Made for the Sensual Touch of Patricia Fernandez* So I guess this means nothing to you.

Armando: Betty, darling, please, snap out of the pheromone haze, this foul fiend doesn't care about you, he's only trying to use you for his own ends, the manipulative mustache twirling abuser that he is, look, you can practically see him stroking a cat!

Betty: *eyeballs spinning in her skull like she's in the Exorcist* Please Lord, give me the strength not to kill everyone around me and then myself.

Nicolas: *full-on breakdancing* Want a piece of me?

Armando: *goes to town on Nicolas* Don't worry about this inseminator and his mating ritual, Betty, I shall save you from your lust for his stupid sexy flesh!

Betty: *slaps the absolute shit out of her upper class boss in front of his employees*

Armando:...

Armando: 👉👈 I wuw u?

[solartranslations]

AF2 Nova Chapter 9 (1/7): Downward Spiral

The city is bustling due to the masquerade. As Nova sighs to himself, he receives an unexpected visitor…

~*Scene: Governor’s Mansion Bedroom*~

Nova: *sigh*…

(*knock knock)

Sera: Nova, it’s me

Nova: Sera…?

Sera: …I wanted to have a talk

Nova: It’s finally the right time?

Sera: …

Nova: Well, come in

Vir: Good evening, Nova

Nova: You…!

Vir: Calm down, now. I didn’t come here for a fight

Nova: …Then what do you want. And why bring Sera so I would answer?

Vir: So many questions right from the start? I’m just here because you interest me

Nova: I interest you…?

Vir: You’re contracted with La Morte, correct?

Nova: How did you…!?

Vir: I know because I can sense La Morte’s presence from you

Vir: Whether you like it or not, La Morte finds you favorable

Nova: Favorable?

Vir: Yes. Because you are an endless supply of regret

Nova: …What does that mean?

Vir: Oh? Were you not aware of the Death Tarocco’s compensation?

Nova: …

Vir: Death’s powers are fueled by negative emotions

Nova: Negative emotions…?

Vir: Yes, like your parents for example

Nova: !?

Vir: I hear your father tried to kill Mondo, his own brother

Nova: Well…

Vir: Do you really think your parents are the type of people to do that?

Nova: …What’s your point?

Vir: What if I told you that was because of Death?

Nova: W-What…!

~*Flashback*~

Moreno: Nova, can we talk?

Nicola: I’ll brew some tea, so let me join as well

Moreno: If you don’t try harder, then Mondo…!

Nicola: You have to try harder, Nova. Don’t cause trouble for your father

~*End Flashback*~

Vir: Weren’t they supposed to be kind? What do you think could have led them to plan something as terrible as Mondo’s assassination?

Vir: It happened because you were chosen by death

Nova: It was my fault…?

Vir: Rather, the Tarocco’s fault

Vir: The Death Tarocco drew out your parents’ negative emotions and drove them to murder, you could say

(*glare) Nova: You shut your mouth. What do you know!

Vir: Of course I know. It’s not uncommon. I’ve seen it happen quite often, and don’t particularily disapprove

Sera: Vir, please don’t provoke Nova

Vir: Ah yes, the two of you were friends

Sera: I don’t know if I’d still call us that

Vir: Oh, why not? If you used to be, you should continue to get along

Sera: You’re right. I do wish we could talk like we used to

Sera: But I can’t be honest with Nova as long as my contract with you stands

Vir: What a pity. But didn’t you ask for it? Why should I shoulder the blame?

Nova: (It was all my fault…?)

Vir: La Morte, you do realize that I am still talking? I won’t have you taking him just yet

Vir: Nova, can you hear me?

Nova: Uguh…what…?

Vir: …No matter. The relationship between you and La Morte is not favorable right now

Vir: Though, I knew this would happen

Vir: But, Nova… Your powers aren’t all bad

Vir: You hold the key to breaking apart this whole situation

Vir: Remember that

~*Flashback*~

Moreno: We must kill Mondo

Nicola: I can’t see any future for us like this

Moreno: He isn’t fit to control the Tarocco. It should be me

Nicola: He is…an obstacle

Moreno: Yes, the Family employs those specialized in assassination…

~*End Flashback*~

Sera: Nova, you can’t deal with this alone

Nova: Who even told him about that…?

Nova: I was all my fault…

Sera: …I don’t know that much about the Tarocco. But I can give you a warning

Sera: You might not want to hear it since I can’t tell you anything. But please, listen to me

Sera: Don’t let your emotions steer you wrong

Nova: Sera…?

Nova: What mistake did you make?

Sera: I…still can’t say. But I do regret it

Sera: Ever since that day

~*Scene: Governor’s Mansion Bedroom*~

(*knock knock)

Felicita: Nova…?

Nova: O-Oh. It’s you

Felicita: I was knocking

Nova: Sorry, I was doing some thinking

Felicita: Is that really all?

Nova: Yeah. It’s not important. Nothing to worry about

Nova: Anyway, what are you doing here so late?

(*clatter) Felicita: Here…

Nova: For me?

Felicita: You haven’t eaten today, right?

Nova: Oh, you’re right…

Felicita: Even if you’re not hungry, you need to eat

Nova: You’re very kind

Nova: You can sit there

Nova: Thanks for the food

Felicita: How is it?

Nova: It’s great. I can tell it was made with kindness

Felicita: Good

Nova: I remember you made limone pie for me when we were kids

Felicita: Yeah

Nova: Papa was sad that you gave me a slice first before him back then

Felicita: I remember

Nova: And I was really happy

Felicita: Why?

Nova: Because you did something for me. It felt special to have someone care about me like that

Felicita: Special…

Nova: So ever since then, I…

Nova: The soup was great. Thanks

Felicita: Yeah

Nova: …

>I wanted to talk

(+20 Amore)

>You haven’t been looking well

(No Amore)

>You’re making that face again

(+10 Amore)

Nova: About what…?

Felicita: The same as what we did with Liberta before

Nova: So, not keeping secrets

Felicita: It doesn’t have to be everything. But I want you to talk to me

Nova: You’re imagining things. I’m not sick

Felicita: That’s not what I mean

Nova: What face?

Felicita: It’s all scrunched up like you’re feeling a lot of stress

Nova: Do I look that bad?

Felicita: Yeah

Felicita: You always look like you’re worried about something

Nova: You think I shouldn’t keep it to myself?

Nova: I am worried, but…it’s not something I can do anything about

~*Flashback: Governor’s Mansion Bedroom*~

Vir: I hear your father tried to kill Mondo, his own brother

Nova: Well…

Vir: Do you really think your parents are the type of people to do that?

Nova: …What’s your point?

Vir: What if I told you that was because of Death?

~*End Flashback*~

Nova: So was it my fault…?

Felicita: (Since there’s nothing that can be done…)

>Just think of me

(+10 Amore)

>Don’t think about it

(No Amore)

Felicita: Then think of me instead

Nova: Fel…?

Felicita: At the very least, those thoughts won’t worry you

Nova: Haha…

Felicita: Why are you laughing? I’m serious

Nova: You’re amazing

Felicita: It’s just that I love you

Felicita: Then don’t think about it

Nova: Yeah. I agree

Felicita: Can I help?

Nova: ?

Felicita: Is there anything I can do to lessen your worries?

Nova: You…

Felicita: I want to help you. So let me share the burden

Nova: …Just the thought is enough for me

Felicita: You can talk to me any time. I’ll listen

Nova: Yeah

Felicita: …Well, goodnight then

Nova: Fel!

Felicita: ?

Nova: I feel better just having you near me. So…

Felicita: Don’t worry. I’ll always be with you, Nova

Nova: Thank you, Felicita

Felicita: You’re welcome. Sleep well, Nova

Nova: I want to be the best person for Felicita

Nova: But I still have a lot on my chest…

Nova: What exactly can I do for her…

~*End of Scene*~

(Continue to Common Route January 10)

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Witches and Wizards - 3

(Warnings: a lil bit of angst, a lil bit of more angst and an angsty ending:3 also this is so short, I’m sorry<3)

Note: I once read parts of a fic where the reader has magic and goes back in time, meeting Merlin. I sadly can’t find it anymore. Also Fred didn’t die in this.

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Ophelia had a frown on her brows as she walked back to the table with a small book from her bag, sitting down and looking between Gaius and Merlin who were both terrible at acting indifferent. “Alright, I’ll bite. What’s the Cup Of Life?”

“You heard us talk?”

“Of course I heard you talking, you’re not exactly using a muffle spell. Does this have anything to do with Nicolas Flamel?” she asked casually, placing the book on the table beside her plate, turning the pages onto a specific one before beginning to eat, glancing between her food and the book, Merlin and Gaius exchanging confused glances. “I think he was born in the 13th century or something… wait, what century is this?” she asked casually, a small frown on her brows as she calmly looked between Gaius and Merlin, the elderly man frowning as he looked off to the side while thinking. “The… 6th I bel-”

“Well then it definitely can’t be him. So, what’s the Cup of Life?”

“A powerful magic item… it cannot be destroyed. It’s magic is eternal and unbound by time or place” Gaius admitted, Ophelia forgetting her book, closing it and finishing chewing the bread piece she had torn from the rest of her bread. “So, why does Uther fear it so much?” Ophelia asked with a shrug, Gaius and Merlin both looking at her again “because the cup can be for evil as well as good-”

“Like the Elder Wand…” Ophelia muttered with a frown, it was as though the comparison that she drew between the cup and this ‘wand’ was the way she realised just how powerful it could be, Merlin could see a shift in her different coloured eyes, they went from indifferent and calm to trying to hide her fear. “So… what kind of evil can it be used for?” Ophelia asked with worry, trying to remain calm as she had completely forgotten about her meal and book for now.

“Many centuries ago, it fell into the possession of a great warlord. One night, he gathered his army before him. He took a drop of blood from each and every man and collected it in the cup. Such was the vessel’s power that the soldiers were made immortal where they stood…”

“So they could not be killed…” Merlin trailed off, Ophelia swallowing thickly, unable to mask the fear on her face and both Gaius and Merlin noticed, the two of them frowning at her. “Ophelia-”

“So they can’t be killed? They’re defying death?”

“Yes… have you seen this before?”

“I-...There-... There was a war, as you know… back home, so many died… it-... you know what? I- uh- I-I should go, I’m almost out of Sleeping Draught s-so I’ll have to make more a-and I need to go” Ophelia babbled, hurrying to her bag after nearly tripping over her chair, picking it up and walking over, grabbing her bag in a hurry, stuffing it into the seemingless bottomless bag, at least according to Merlin and Gaius. “What are you talking about?? Ophelia-”

“I told you, Merlin, I’m leaving. You’re telling me there’s an object that could create an immortal army? I’ve already seen that and been through that!” Ophelia snapped but her voice was wavering, she was clearly horrified at the idea of an immortal army, her teary eyes snapping briefly to look at Gaius before looking back at Merlin, the young wizard giving her a pleading look. “We can get to it in time! We can keep it safe” Merlin pleaded, a single tear running down Ophelia’s cheek that she quickly wiped away, looking away from him, her jaw clenched with frustration and anger before sighing, a hand over her mouth as she nodded ever so slightly “I’m sorry, I really am but I’ve already fought someone who wanted to defy death, and now these might actually be able to achieve that?? No, my answer is no and it’s final, don’t try to talk me out of it” she muttered bitterly, sighing as she shook her head and walked past Merlin and out the door once she had all her things, halting outside in the hallway, letting out a heavy breath as she closed her eyes, already feeling a hint of regret but she pushed it away, reminding her of the last war, how it nearly cost her one of her best friends, and so her feet continued, down the hallway and as far out as she could get, exiting Camelot with hesitation.

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Ophelia, despite her best attempts not to, continued to camp near Camelot, staring mindlessly into the magical fire that kept her warm, burning without fuel in front of her. It had been only a few days when she heard the marching of an army, giving her wand a wave and instantly the fire went out and her sleeping bag packed itself and flew down into her shoulder bag that was quickly hanging off Ophelia’s shoulder. She moved as quietly as possible towards the sound of thousands of footsteps marching as one, her eyes narrowing in the dark, soon opening wide at the sheer size of the army, her heart beginning to pound against her rib cage and she turned away, leaning against a tree with a groan, punching the tree in frustration before sighing, apparating, ending up in front of a very shocked Gaius, a sigh leaving her lips as she gave a brief nod “pack your things, Gaius” she stated softly, the elderly physician nodding “they’re here, aren’t they?”

“Yeah…”

“What happened to staying away to avoid the war?”

“Well… I know my friend Harry wouldn’t have stayed away… and Hermione would have smacked the back of my head for leaving in the first place…” Ophelia admitted with a frown, staring at Gaius a while longer as though she wanted to say something that she could barely get out, gulping before sighing “and-... I know Jaime wouldn’t have either…” she murmured, Gaius getting the sense that questions should be left for another time, concerning who Jaime was, Gaius instead nodding as he sighed and got ready.

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Ophelia was helping Gaius pack up when she heard footsteps, her head snapping towards the door and without warning she practically shoved the things he was trying to pack into her bottomless bag, grabbing him and silently hurrying over to a broom closet, making sure he got inside first, closing the broom closet door the second the door to the physician’s quarters opened, Ophelia nearly holding her breath, her wand clutched tightly in her hand, her knuckles turning white as she slowly raised it up, ready to point it at whoever was out there, should the door open. Her breath was shallow as she heard muffled voices, her eyes finding Gaius’ in the dark, the elderly man shifting a little which caused a bucket to shift, Ophelia’s eyes wide in the darkness at the small sound, her ears straining to listen to any sound at her besides her racing heart. As she heard soft footsteps get closer, she had her wand at the ready, the door swinging open and she damn near hexed Merlin into the next century.

“Gaius!”

“Merlin!” Gaius shot past her to hug Merlin while Ophelia just stared at the floor in shock, eyes wide, throat dry and heart racing. “Ophelia!” Merlin hurried past Gaius who went to check on Arthur, his grin wide as he looked at her, Ophelia unable to prevent the shocked yet relieved smile to barely grace her lips as she nodded and let out a heavy breath. “You must have taken liquid luck or something” she muttered with amusement, Merlin just smirking at her as he gave her a shrug “don’t need luck when I have magic” he whispered, Ophelia letting out a breathy chuckle, her legs feeling unsteady as she leaned against a wall and shook her head while looking down, a grin on her lips. “Twenty points to Gryffindor for sheer dumb luck” she muttered with a chuckle, Merlin grinning, having remembered what Gryffindor stood for. “So, you think I’m brave?” he asked with a smirk, Ophelia scoffing as she was still trying to get her heart to calm down “I think you just so happen to be a very lucky idiot, that’s all” she breathed out with amusement, Merlin once again giving her an adorable grin. “Go on and get your stuff, I’m getting Gaius out of here but since you brought the muggle, I can’t apparate” Ophelia stated briefly, patting his shoulder as she moved past him to Arthur while Gaius tried to figure out how best to fix the problem at hand. Ophelia rolled her eyes, dug out a potion, grabbed Arthur by his nose, forcing him to open his mouth to breathe and the second he did, she dumped the liquid that was in the small vial, straight down his throat, letting go of his nose to cover his mouth with her hand “drink” she ordered, Arthur doing as told and Ophelia removed her hand, Arthur blinking as though a small bolt of electricity shot through him “what was that?”

“My own mixture, muggle caffeine being the main ingredient, keeps you awake. It was my go-to remedy when I studied late” she explained briefly as she put the vial back in her bag, just as the door slammed open and she was face to face with two strangers, her first instinct being to grab her wand but Gaius managed to catch her wrist just in time, before she had drawn it. “The king, sire, he’s alive!” Ophelia sighed, looking at Merlin over her shoulder, tuning out their conversation as she gently pulled Merlin aside. “I can’t apparate muggles, Merlin! And I think that’s the only way we can get out of here alive… Gaius is a muggle but-... he knows about us, but them? They’re muggles through and through!”

“How can you even tell??”

“Swords and caring about a ‘king’. We have a Minister of Magic where I’m from but in day-to-day life they’re rarely thought about unless you work in the Ministry or know that person directly” Ophelia explained quietly, turning to look at Arthur as he got up “this may be my last chance-”

“You’ll never make it.”

“I won’t leave my father to die here alone-”

“No you’ll just go ahead and die with him, make sure all of Camelot is lost forever” Ophelia stated casually, all eyes turning on her and she sighed, taking a small step forward. “Don’t be an idiot-”

“I’m the prince!”

“And you’re still an idiot. Think this through, ‘prince’, you charge against an immortal army with your very much mortal body, and then what? They cut you in half? What are you going to do with a sword through you? Ask them nicely to please not stab you? Your life wouldn’t be the only one you’re risking, you’d be risking Merlin, Gaius, these two bimbos,” Ophelia gestured to the two strangers, each of them frowning and glancing at each other with confusion, “try and think about your father. Try and imagine what he’d feel, knowing his stupid son charged against an immortal army as though he had a Firebolt broom up his arse. Stop being selfish and think… If you’re even capable of that” Ophelia hissed before turning to the two strangers “now, you two, get us out of here, these two idiots are going to stay behind” Ophelia almost ordered, the two strangers looking at Arthur who gave a brief nod, the two men leading Ophelia and Gaius out of the palace, Ophelia glancing over her shoulder at Merlin, a worried frown on her brows.

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Reality, tiny and fragile, is cut off from the sea of chaos and nightmares that surrounds it by seven Gates. One of them is open—and has been since the Stone Age. Through that opening, strange creatures and energies slip through. Some are malevolent. None are harmless. And all of them must be kept a secret. Every hidden magical world needs a shadowy clean-up crew. Adrian Somer is a Gatekeeper, sworn to protect the cosmic Gates, to defend reality from the unknown entities that exist beyond them, and to help those whose lives are affected by magic. When a grieving sorceress starts punching holes in reality to try and resurrect her murdered fiancé, Adrian must turn to a ghost from his past in order to save the city, and perhaps the world—even if that means digging up someone he thought was safely buried: the twin brother he killed eight years ago.

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What is Dark Within Me by L.B. Black

Alejandra Ruiz is a young witch plagued by the disappearance of her best friend, Violet. In a desperate bid for clues, she strikes a dark deal with the enigmatic Knowing One—the Prince of Lies and Shadows. But the power she needs to uncover the truth about Violet's disappearance comes at a staggering the heart of the next person who falls in love with her. As Alejandra delves deeper into Violet's case, the mystery takes an ominous turn, revealing a truth far more dangerous than she believed. With no choice but to make an ally of an enemy, she finds herself caught in a dangerous dance with the Knowing One, their attraction a sinister force of its own. Alejandra must navigate treacherous alliances, deadly betrayals, and sacrifices that blur the line between salvation and damnation. And as she uncovers the depths of her new power, her destiny intertwines with the fate of the Knowing One’s realm. Enter a world of forbidden desires and heart-wrenching choices in this gothic romance that will enthrall readers until the final, haunting page.

Review

Thanks to BookSirens I was able to be part of L.B. Black’s ARC team and, uh, I may or may not be hooked on this series for the rest of my life (I’m writing this review mostly due to that).

You know, when there’s some kind of eternal love, I become a sucker. There’s something about being immortal and continuing to love the same person over centuries and millennia, and also about reincarnation and finding (searching for it or not) and loving the same soul in the previous lives, the current one, and all that will come after. I just… I just can’t, alright? It just got me. Every time. So… it’s not a wonder I fell so hard for Nicolas.

It’s not only about that (but it does have more than a bit of spice, just a warning there). If you like things bigger than ourselves, you can jump right in. And we never know what the universe has stored for us until you light a black candle, but make sure you know what you’re bargaining for, the Knowing One doesn’t have that title just for show.

I have this idea about angels and demons and… creatures, that this book makes me see differently. I never thought of the ones in here like angels and demons, they were everything but, but… you will see! The problems escalate quickly and the risk just grows and grows, disproportionately, and there isn’t any other way to get things right than by playing. But, you know, right? You can never win if you don’t bet, though you can also lose everything if you do. What’s life if not a constant bet, huh? Just saying!

Before I go down my own rabbit hole with that philosophical thought, there’s something I really didn’t like, and that was the cliffhanger at the end! UGH, I need the second book so BADLY! I need to read more about Nicolas, he’s the kind of… creature who pushes me to try my luck in love and sparks my usually quiet desire to fall in love, but he’s one of his kind and is taken! I respect her, I do. Oh! And the friendship! Of another level. So, yeah, I do need to know what happens next.

Phrases that I liked so much that I marked them while reading

«“I thought we weren’t talking about them, witchling.” “Stop calling me that, would you?” “My apologies. I’ve never believed ignorance was bliss. Even so, you may not like the answer.”» — 2.

«“How did you choose?” she said quietly. “How did you choose which of my family to take?” “You’re asking questions I don’ think you’ll like the answer to.” “I want to know. How did you choose?” The question she really wanted to ask was; Why not me? Her family had spent years obsession over her red hair and treating her like someone whose time on earth was limited. “I took those who wanted to be taken.”» — 2.

«“She’s nervous. It’s okay! We’ll protect you, won’t we, boss?” Garm said. “Of course. If you die, you may take half of my power with you,” Nicolas mumbled. “Great. That’s great. I’m supposed to be reassured by a creature that’s already almost killed me once,” she said, turning the car onto the road. “Exactly. It would be very boring to do it again. Let’s find something else to kill!” “Garm, no,” she scolded. It was the first time she heard Nicolas give a genuine laugh.» — 2.

«“Why do you always do that?” “Do what?” “You seem to hate me, but every time I ask something of you, you agree right away,” she said. “I wouldn’t do anything to defy your free will unless I had no other choice.”» — 2.

«She might be terrified, but Nicolas’s calm dampened her fear, like two weather systems swirling together. That makes tornados too, said the voice in her head.» — 2.

«“I’m sorry.” “Stop saying that.” “I am. Believe it or not, deception is not something I’m fond of, especially when it comes to you,” he said.» — 3.

«“Oh, how do I put this without breaking your fragile human psyche?” Bonnie asked herself. It’s a little too late for that, the voice cackled.» — 4.

«“To survive the war, we had to break some of the Second’s rules. When it was over, Nicolas was supposed to be punished and stripped of his Otherlander powers. To be forced to live a human life and die as a mortal. But instead, you took the punishment that was meant for him. I warned Nicolas against contacting you. ‘I’m just keeping an eye out for her’,” Bonnie parroted in a rather good impression of the Knowing One’s accent. “Well, he always did turn into a complete dolt around you, so that tracks.”» — 4.

«“This is impossible,” she finally muttered. “No. It’s improbable. But we’re Otherlanders. Improbable is our whole deal.”» — 4.

«“It’s—“ “If you say it’s complicated one more time, Nicolas, I swear you will be walking down this mountain alone.” He smiled at her.» — 6.

«Garm cleared his throat. “Um. The car’s ready.” “I’ll drive,” Nicolas said, pushing off the tree. Her first instinct was to deny him, but every part of her body felt heavy. “You can drive?” “Of course.” “You’re not going to plunge us off a cliff?” “Depends on what music you put on.”» — 6.

«“This blade is sharp enough to damage even a Dark Saint. Keep it on you. Please.” Hearing the sincerity in his voice, Aleja met his eyes. “What if I try to use it to kill you?” she asked without animosity. “Are you going to use it to kill me?” he asked. “No.” “Then, that’s settled. Take it.”» — 7.

«It felt like she was standing at the end of the bridge with Nicolas waiting for her on the other side. As always, he looked confident as he beckoned her forward, but he didn’t realize the bridge was broken at the center. That Aleja couldn’t reach him, even if she darted across at full speed and attempted to jump over the gap. And yet you’re thinking about trying anyway, said the voice.» — 8.

«“I can tell you the entire story, if you like.” “You should try telling me stuff when we’re not trying to be stealthy.”» — 8.

«“I’ve always known you were going to be the death of me,” he muttered. Aleja decided now would be a good time to prove him right.» — 8.

«Trust your feet, without ever looking up to see what path they have chosen. Your body remembers how to return home, even when you do not.» — A Spell to Find Your Way Home.

«“I’ll find you again, I swear. I’ll crawl through any hell to get to you. He could make me forget a thousand lives, and I would still find you.”» — 9.

«“I’ve always thought you look beautiful when covered in blood. It matches your hair,” Nicolas said. “Are you hitting on me now?” “Sure, if you’re open to it.” “The village is on fire, Nic.” “That’s never stopped us before.”» — 10.

[jeyramarie]

heyyyy did you see florence’s pics at tiffanys’s event today? she looked so good and i was wondering if you could write a imagine where reader goes with her bc they are dating but florence starts dancing with other girls and r gets jealous, i leave the rest to you :)

so sorry i got to this now but i'm planning on writing out a few requests to see if i get inspo to finish two imagines i'm working on!! which are ibiza pt. 2 and the valentino event one :)

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I was just there, staring as jealousy and anger ran through my body while Florence seemed to be having a wonderful time dancing with Nicola Coughlan. Maybe it was the third glass of champagne that was making me jealous for nothing.

But still, she came to the event with me yet she's dancing with someone else and I'm here sitting alone in our table because Florence is the only person I know. Everyone else is extremely famous and I don't think I would ever round up the courage to talk to anyone.

"Oh my feet are killing me!" Florence said, sitting next to me as she caught her breathe.

"I'm sure they are." I replied dryly and sipped from the champagne. "You haven't sat down since we got here."

"Are you okay?" She asked, placing her hand on my thigh. "You seem upset."

"You think?" I scoffed and stood up, ignoring her calls as I made my way to the bathroom.

I made it to the bathroom and walked to the faucet to wash my hands as I scanned over my makeup in the mirror. The door opened, making me stand up straight while pretending I was about to leave but Florence stood in front of me, blocking my way out.

I couldn't help but step back and stare at her up and down. The dress fit perfectly on her. I have been trying to contain myself the whole night considering how I could see her nipples through the dress.

"My eyes are up here, Y/n." Florence smirked, breaking me from my trance as I walked backwards until my back touched the wall. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing." I muttered, staring at the ground.

"It's not nothing, love." She said, placing her hand on my waist while lifted my face with the other. "You've been upset, giving me the ugly stare."

"I'm sorry." I whispered before looking away. "I've just... felt a bit jealous tonight."

“Jealous? Of whom?” 

“Everyone.” I shrugged. “You were dancing with everyone while I was sitting alone at our table. It seemed like you were having the time of your life.” 

“Love, it wasn’t THAT fun.” Florence smiled, making you chuckle. “You know I would never choose them over you, like ever. You’re the one for me but you know I have to talk to people in these things.” 

“Yeah, I know.” 

“I’m sorry, darling.” She said, cupping my face before pulling me in for a kiss. It was probably the built up sexual frustration but I pulled her closer by her waist, making the kiss become more passionate. 

Florence pressed me closer to the wall while placing her hands against it as my hands moved to her cheeks. I moaned against her lips when I felt her tongue graze my lip. Her hands moved down to my lower back, causing our pelvises to flush together. The kiss was getting heated but was rudely interrupted by a knock on the door. 

We parted from the kiss and Florence went to the door to unlock before quickly walking out as I pretended to wash my hands. I finished up quickly and grabbed a paper towel, quickly drying my hands before walking out to go back to the table. Florence was already sitting on her chair, using her phone while I got closer to seat next to her. 

“We should probably get going.” She said, grabbing her purse to put her phone away. 

“Why?” I asked with a smile. 

“I have to finish what I started in the bathroom, love.” Florence whispered with a wide smirk before winking at me. She stood up and held out her hand, which I took, before we both walked out of the party to finish our night back home. 

[albatris]

what's up everyone

it's nanowrimo day three and I am not at all doing a nanowrimo update but here r some words from my camp nano doc that I sifted through today for some reason lol. have some quinn n alex from that one flashback

todays mood is priccccckly and today's jam is "the reckoning" by dom fera

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Alex had been in pain for a long time. Long enough for the pain to become almost muted, almost boring, almost painless. Now every tiny shred of utterly mundane agony Alex had long since let fade into the background suddenly had enough space around it to have a distinct shape. For Alex to feel it, properly feel it.

Alex could feel something other than pain again; ergo, pain had a means to exist.

Alex collapsed. The arms holding it up off the sand buckled at the elbows and it went down, broken and exhausted and drained of energy. Its skin hurt. Its eyes hurt. Its joints hurt. Its mouth hurt. Everything hurt. Everything hurt. Everything hurt.

An agonised, wailing cry filled the air and it took Alex far too long to register that it was coming from its own mouth. Somewhere between a scream of pain and a strangled sob of anguish and a strangled sob of relief. It pressed its forehead to the cool sand, ignoring the way the coarseness bit at its skin.

It was crying, from no particular emotion it could pinpoint. From all of them, maybe. From the capacity of being able to feel at all.

“That was quite a show,” a nearby voice mused, jolting Alex out of its daze. Quinn was perched on the side of the jetty, craned over with their chin resting on clasped hands, their legs swinging back and forth playfully. “I wasn't expecting either of them to actually make it here.”

Alex thought it should say something. Alex could think of nothing at all to say.

There was a dull thud as Quinn hopped down and hit the sand. Alex was certain they were about to stride straight over and assert themself again, but they didn’t. When Alex looked over, they tipped their head questioningly at it and waited for the go ahead.

Alex opened its mouth to speak, felt the scraping rawness of its throat, and thought better. It nodded tiredly.

“It’s not a good look for me, you know!” Quinn announced, that familiar spring in their step as they crossed to where Alex lay sprawled. "Me going back on my word so awkwardly. Like, did you hear her?” Quinn put on a whining voice and threw their fingers into air quotes. “Wah, you promised! God. I wanted to at least try to keep up appearances as the host of a fair game."

Alex tried to lift its head with intent to glare but couldn’t quite figure out how to move.

“If you hadn't been right behind her she could have killed me, Alexis,” Quinn huffed. "I could have died, Alexis."

“You managed to drag them all the way here without either of them killing you,” Alex rasped at last, not sure why it was bothering to argue. “You... had to catch them in the first place without getting killed.”

“I drugged them, silly,” Quinn said. “I’m less efficient if someone comes at me with their fucking fists.” There was a pause, and Quinn let their eyes narrow. “Hey. I know how much effort it’s taking you to speak right now, and I don’t appreciate you using all that energy just to pick a fight with me. Some thanks would be nice.”

You sprung this on me, Alex wanted to say.

You should have known I’d hate this, Alex wanted to say.

Why did you add glitter to the envelope you left me? Alex wanted to say. What was the point of that? Was that just for the aesthetic? I hate that you’re enjoying this. I hate that you’re having fun. Go to hell.

“Thank you,” Alex croaked.

“You’re welcome.” Quinn folded their arms. “I take it you did catch the other one already? How come this took you so long?”

“Overslept,” Alex said. “Been sleeping better since last week. I only woke up because the other one was banging on my door begging me to let him hide inside.”

Quinn choked on a laugh. “Oh, legit? That’s fucking hilarious.” They shook their head wistfully, like they were recalling fond memories of the ride over. They probably were. “Yes, our darling Rupert wasn’t really the brightest biscuit in the bunch as far as abusive shitbags go.”

"Mm." Alex's eyes were closed again. Alex's brain drifting out of focus.

“You can’t fall asleep out here,” Quinn's voice said.

"Mm-hmm."

Quinn's heartbeat grew louder in Alex's ears as Quinn crouched. Quinn gave Alex an experimental poke in the cheek. Then an experimental shake of the shoulder. Then an experimental forcible-peeling-open-of-the-eyelids.

“What the fuck is wrong with you?” Alex mumbled, swatting Quinn’s hands away. “Get off.”

“You can’t fall asleep out here!” Quinn said again, emphatically. “Your survival instincts are pathetic! The sun exists! What’s wrong with you?”

[diffuserlover]

High School Rivalry

-fem!reader x ot7 x Hybe Japan

-genre: angst, supernatural, friendships??

-TW: mentions of blood, kidnapping, killing, death, and teeth

-one-shot

-Description: You have been best friends with Jay, Sunghoon, and Jake since elementary school now you guys are in your last year of high school. But over the past year your friends have been acting different, keeping things from you, sneaking around at night, and hanging out with 4 other guys from your school. Soon after you confronted the guys of their behavior the other 4 took you in their friend group. Now in the present, the biggest football game of the school year was coming up. Bats vs Wolves. School rivals BigHit East and BigHit West. A school tradition is that a week before the game the football teams would prank each other. But this year the prank became personal when the wolves kidnapped one of the only things they cared about…you

You walk through the halls of your dark school, streamers of red, white, and black hanging from the ceiling to show school spirit. Posters posted on the walls saying “Friday the 13th come to the big game Bats vs Wolves” This is all you have been hearing about, one because every talks about it, and two because your friends are on the team. Speaking of your friends you spot them standing in probably the darkest part of the school. 

“It still shocks me that they decided to paint a whole wall black, it makes the school seem so dark and gloomy” you say as you walk up to the guys. 

“You say that everyday” Heeseung says. 

“I saw it in hopes that a teacher will hear me and do something about it” you say. 

“Anyways, are you going to the game?” Jay says. 

“Of course, why wouldn’t I?” you say.  

“When it comes to the big game you get kinda weird” Sunghoon says. 

“Weird? What no?” you say. Jungwon raises his eyebrow at you. 

“Last year you ripped all the posters off the wall and got detention for 3 days” Jungwon says. 

“They were poorly made posters” you say shrugging. 

“She’s in denial” Riki laughs. You roll your eyes as the warning bell goes off. 

“See you guys later” you say walking off to class with Jay. 

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School went by in a flash, you start to walk out to your space grey SUV to leave school. All of the other guys claimed they had somewhere to go. Even though your close with them you still feel like they are keeping something from you. As you unlock the car you hear someone say your name. You turn to see a guy you have never seen before. 

“Hi” a tall brown hair guy says to you. 

“Hi?” you question. 

“You are friends with Jake right?” He asks. you nod. 

“Can you give this to him, he left it at my house, I couldn’t find him” He says. 

“Yeah, what’s your name so I can tell him who it’s from” you say. 

“K” he says. You nod, what a strange name. You look down for a second to look at the book he gave you but when you look up he’s gone. You look around confused before getting in your car and leaving. You decide to call Jake to tell him. It took him 6 rings to answer. 

“What’s up?” He asks. 

“Some guy named K told me to bring you a book you left at his house, can I drop it by your place?” you ask. You look over at the book, it looked old, and was about vampires? You know Jake is like a major nerd but you didn’t kow h was into that stuff. 

“K? he’s from the Wolves, you can drop it off” Jake says sighing. 

“Are you home? or should I just leave it on the doorstep?” you ask. 

“I’ll be home in a minute” Jake says. 

“See you there” you say before he hangs up. It took you about 10 minutes for you to get to Jake’s house. When you pull up you can see him standing on his porch. You get out of the car with the book. 

“Here, I didn’t know you were into that kinda stuff, I like how the author made the book look old” you say handing it to him. There was panic in Jake’s eyes as he sees the book you handed him. 

“You didn’t open it right” Jake asks nervous. 

“No?” you say confused on his sudden change of behavior. 

“You should go home” Jake says. 

“Oh okay, I’ll see you at school tomorrow” you say walking back to your car, you stare at Jake through your window, there is something wrong, something worrying him. 

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Now it’s the day before the big football game. 

“I’ll meet you guys at Jay’s tonight” you say as they walk you to your car. 

“I’ll pick up some snacks on the way there, anything you guys want” you say.

“No, were good and you don’t need to bring snacks, Jay has some” Sunghoon says. You nod. You swear they say the same thing every time. Now that you think about it, you really haven’t seen them eat much the past year. Always drinking out of their water bottles. 

“Be careful driving home, it’s going to rain” Jake says as it starts to rain. You laugh slightly. 

“I will, my house is only right down the street, now get in your cars before you get soaked and get a cold” you say signalling them away. You get into your car and start to drive off. As you were about to pull out of the school parking lot a hand goes over your mouth. You almost serve out of the lane. 

“Keep driving straight” a man says. You start to follow his direction scared of he is going to do if you don’t listen. Soon enough you pull up to BigHit West. Another tall black haired guy walks up to my car and opens my door. 

“Get out” He says. you nod and get up. You then see K get out from your back seat. 

“What is this about” you ask confused. 

“Revenge” K shrugs before hitting you in the back of the head and making you pass out. 

“Drag her in” K says to Ta-ki. 

“Why are we kidnapping her? Isn’t this illegal?” Ta-ki says before throwing you over his shoulder. 

“To get those bats over here, so we can finally win” K says smirking. 

“What do you mean finally win?” Ej asks. 

“Over the decades it’s always been vampires verses werewolves, the vampires always win now it’s time for us to win” K says. They take you into the school and tie you up to a chair placing you in the middle of the gym. You start to wake up. 

“Hello?” you say trying to get loose. 

“There is no way your going to escape” K says. You see 3 other black haired guys behind him. 

“Who are you guys?” you ask. 

“Sorry where are my manners, boys” K says signaling back to them. 

“I’m Nicholas” the tall one I remember who opened my door. 

“I’m Ej” the even taller one says. 

“I’m Ta-ki” the shorter one says. 

“You know who I am pretty girl” K says. Your face curls up with disgust.  

“What’s with the pet name” you say disgusted. 

“Where are your friends” K asks me. 

“I don’t know” you say truthfully. You observe the others. They stood back and never talked unless told to, what kind of friendship is this when there is clearly a leader. 

“You really have no idea” K asks.

“If I knew I would tell you” you lie. 

“Don’t lie to me” K says getting closer to me. you wondered how he knew that you were lying to him. You stay quiet as he stares into your eyes. You give him a cold look. 

“Get her phone, call her friends to get her” K says turning around and walking away from you. Ej comes up to you and grabs your phone from your jacket pocket. 

“Who should I call” Ej asks.

“Jungwon, their leader” K says. Leader? Jungwon? You wonder what are they talking about. Ej holds the phone close to your face, 

“Act normal and tell them to come to the BigHit West’s gym to help you set up a prank” Ej says before pressing call. After a few rings Jungwon picks up the phone. 

“Hey y/n what’s up” Jungwon says sounding happy. 

“Can you guys come to the gym, at the West school, I have a great idea for a prank” You say. 

“Are you already there?” Jungwon asks concern laced in his voice. 

“Yeah, I have all the supplies we need, just hurry up” you say. 

“Okay, uh are you alone” Jungwon asks. you pause staring at them. 

“No” you say staring at K. They look at you mad. You saw K’s eye light up yellow. You blink and they were gone. You were so confused on how that happened. 

“The janitors are here” you say. 

“We will be there quick” Jungwon says. They hang up as you were about to say goodbye. 

“You could have at least let me say bye” you say sighing. 

“Shut up” K says. He signals at Nicholas. He gets up with a roll of tape. 

“Hey no, can’t we just talk? There is no need for you to tape my mouth” you say rambling before Nicolas puts the tap on your mouth. You try kicking at him but your feet are tied to the chair. 

“I never thought she would shut up” K says. 

“I don’t think this is a very good thing to do” Ej says. 

“Yeah, she’s just some silly human how is she going to help us take down the bats” Ta-ki says. As you sit not able to talk your thoughts take over. Silly human? your also a silly human for kidnapping me! What is wrong with these guys. Why do they talk like this. 

“We have been over this before Ta-ki” K groans. 

“She is our leverage, so they can give up the game tomorrow and then the rest of the pack will kill them on the field tomorrow, just like their ancestors did to ours” K says. You think, What in the hell are they talking about? Murders? Leverage? A pack? All of the sudden the gym doors fly open. 

“Let go of her” Jungwon says. 

“I will, if you give me what I want” K says standing up his friends follow behind him. 

“Just give her to us and we will leave you alone, she doesn’t know about us, and we want it that way” Heeseung says. 

“Oh she doesn’t know” K laughs. 

“Oops” he says. 

“This is going to be fun for her” K smirks before howling? Your eyes go wide. He turns into this giant furry wolf looking thing. The others turn into wolves as well. You try to escape the chair wiggling around. 

“I could eat her whole” K says as he turns towards you, his eyes piercing  yellow, his voice lowered now more creepy. K then growls in Jungwon’s face. you see Jungwon’s eyes turn red, his teeth grow into fangs, and he floats off of the ground. You look around at the other guys to see they were exactly the same. You scream through the tape wiggling around trying to escape. You’re friends are monsters. You fall backwards breaking the chair. You shake the ties off you and rip off the tape. Everyone stares at you. 

“y/n-” Jake says. 

“Get away from me” you say running off. 

“Go get her” you hear K say. You look behind you to see Ej and Ta-ki running after you on all four legs. All of the sudden Jake pops up in front of you and grabs you and next thing you know your in the gym behind all your friends with Jake holding onto your arm. 

“Let go of me” you say freaking out. 

“Are you hurt anywhere?” Jay says to you turning around. You look into his dead red eyes. This wasn’t your best friend. 

“What are you people” you say struggling to get out of Jake’s grasp. 

“We will explain everything in the car just calm down” Jake says.

“I don’t want to go anywhere with you” you say. They all looked hurt. You look to see Sunoo, Jungwon, Ni-ki, and Heeseung walk back with blood on them. 

“We should go quickly, we were able to hold them off but K, I don’t know where he is, you know how strong an alpha is” Jungwon says. They try to leave but the door were locked. 

“We can’t get out” Sunoo says pulling on the door. 

“Move aside” Jungwon says. He pulls on the handles and rips them off. 

“Look what you did, how are we supposed to get out now” Jake says freaking out. 

“There are other doors” you say. 

“Your not going anywhere” you guys hear K say. you all turn around and see the other wolves. They look wounded. 

“Throw the game tomorrow and nobody gets hurt” K says. 

“What are you going to to us? Bark at us? we just beat your best wolves” Jay says. Your head is spinning at the fact that this is real. 

“I have more, our whole school is packed with wolves” K says. 

“One call and they are here to kill you” K says. Jungwon sighs. 

“Why do you want us to throw the game? What do you get out of it” Jungwon asks. 

“It wouldn’t be a surprise if I told you” K says. 

“They are going to kill you all on the field tomorrow if they win” you say. They all look at me. K sighs. 

“I should have taped you ears too” K sighs.

“Get her” K says. Ej and Nicholas turn into werewolves again and then come running at you and the guys. Jake pushes you behind him and Sunghoon comes and stands on the other side of you. They were taller and bigger than all of the guys. They start to fight around you. 

“We have got you, don’t worry” Jake says. You watch as Sunoo gets hit in the side and go down. Your head told you that he’s a monster, he isn’t the same person as before, he’s not the Sunoo you know. But your heart, your heart is telling you to help him, risk yourself to help your friend. And that’s what you did. You run to Sunoo and pick him up a little so his head rests on your lap. 

“Sunoo, are you okay?” you ask lifting his shirt a little to see a deep cut. 

“I’m fine, it will heal” He winches as you touch the wound to stop the bleeding. 

“y/n, i’m going to be fine it just takes a few minutes” he says, as he said that you see the wound start to heal. Your eyes widen at the wound healing. 

“I-” you say before you feel yourself being picked up. Nicholas had you and took you over by K throwing you to the ground. They transform back to humans. K grabs your hair and makes you stand up. He transforms and brings his huge, nasty claws to your neck. 

“Throw the game, let my pack kill a few people and she won’t die” K says. 

“We can’t let you kill innocent people” Jay says. 

“We CaN’t LeT yOu KiLl InNoCeNt PeOpLe, stop acting all high and mighty, you drink from people’s neck killing them” K mocks Jay. K looks at you and laughs at your scared expression. 

“Go on, tell y/n how many people you kill so you all can have a meal” K says. You look at the guys. 

“7 people, so each of us can have one whole person to last us a week”  says. They all look down. 

“7 people, wow” K says. 

“But we haven’t done that for months, we drink from blood bags now, that we steal from the hospital” Jungwon says. You sigh. 

“How many people have you killed in total” K says. They all look around. You see Ni-ki counting on his fingers. 

“35″ Ni-ki says. K laughs. 

“You hear that pretty girl, your so called friends killed 35 people, 35 innocent people” K says laughing, the other wolves start laughing too. 

“They weren’t important people, they were homeless and criminals” Jungwon says trying to make you feel better. 

“You really are monsters, you all are” you say. 

“I know I am” K says before slicing your throat with his claws. You go down trying to breathe and you start to bleed out. 

“You had your chance” K shrugs before leaving with his pack. You look over at your friends, you could see veins pop out from under there eyes. You gasp tying to tell them to help. You hold your neck to try to stop the bleeding. He didn’t cut you deep enough for you to die right away but if you didn’t get to a doctor soon you would die.

“Her blood smells so good” Heeseung says. 

“I know” Sunghoon says as his eyes darken. They all slowly walk over to you. 

“We should share” Jungwon says. 

“Of course” Jake says. 

“I was starving anyways” Sunoo says. Jay sits right next to you smelling your neck. You try to wack them away, your body getting weaker from the blood loss. 

“It’s even better up close” Ni-ki says. You use the last bit of your strength to scream as their fangs sink into your skin in different places. 

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“Local student from BigHit East was found dead in the rival schools gym all blood drained from her body. Her seven friends that were with her that night have now been reported missing. What went down that night at BigHit West? Is this really a prank gone wrong or is there foul play involved? We will keep you updated here on Hybe News thank you, back to the weather With Mr. Choi”

I hope you guys liked it!! If you want to see more stories like this and my Taehyun one you can always ask!! :)