#STUNNING. GORGEOUS. EFFERVESCENT.

[i-am-a-fish]

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[dovveri]

not officially putting this as a request but do what you want with this 😂😂 i just think sana’s the type to be whiney asf when u tell her she can’t kiss u cause u’re wearing a cap and that she’d hit her head when she leans in sOooo as payback, she’d tell you that you can’t kiss her when she’s wearing specs because you’ll just bump your nose on the frame 😂😂😂😂

effervescent

synopsis: sana’s mad bcs you won’t let her kiss you when ur wearing a cap in public :(

warnings: puuuuure fluff + suggestive towards the end

w/c: 1.1k

a/n: its funny i actually had this exact thought the day before the anon sent this in but i couldnt say it bcs it wasnt long enough for a fic but then this came in and i went what da hell i can do a short lil piece ^,^

𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ𐀔

sana was an affectionate person. and an even more affectionate girlfriend. she absolutely loved clinging on to you, hugging you, kissing you, even in public she had no qualms with cuddling, being sickeningly in love, she loved it even more when you’d get embarrassed and shy, cooing at how cute you were, pinching your cheeks teasingly.

no matter where you where, if you were in her near vicinity, she’d find some way to get a hand on you, or slide into your lap, until you were sharing skin-to-skin contact she would refuse to leave you alone.

that also meant she would get pouty and adorably sad whenever you rejected her advances.

like now.

“baaaby gimme a kiss.”

“can’t baby i’m wearing a cap.”

“soooo? come hereee-“ she’s pulling you into her, craning her neck so she can kiss you but she knocks her head against the front of your cap, whining and pulling away immediately, cradling her forehead.

you giggle, “i told you baby.”

“just take off your cap then.” she’s pouting and looking up at you with a frown. you’d be lying if you said you didn’t like teasing her to get her looking this adorable for you.

“no can do. we’re in public sweetie the paps will get us.”

“i don’t care about them!”

“well i do.” you boop her nose lovingly, internally squealing at the way her nose scrunches in response, “you will not be making headlines for making out with one of your fans in public.”

“you’re not my fan anymore! you’re my girlfriend now!”

“not to the public i’m not.”

“then we can come out as a couple.” she’s determined with her statement, a cute crease coming to rest between her eyebrows as she starts thinking around how to do exactly that.

“noo baby your company would never allow that. besides i’m fine being yours in private. and i wouldn’t want to jeopardise your career anyway. and before you can say i won’t- i will, i love you but your fans are kinda insane.”

sana pouts, “fine.” she stomps away not saying anything else but you know it’s fine because she’s still holding your hand and pulling you along even when she may be a little annoyed you won’t let her kiss you in public.

𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ𐀔

"sana! i'm home!"

"okaeri!"

you slip off your shoes, padding into the living room where you heard your girlfriend's voice coming from, smiling at her in her reading glasses pouring over a set of papers spread on your coffee table.

"hi baby, what are you doing?"

"reading over these contracts the company sent. how was your day?"

"good. better now i'm home with you." you lean down to kiss her in greeting, but at the last second she turns her head so your lips land on her cheek.

you pout, bringing a hand up to her face to turn her back to you but she refuses, adamant on not looking at you.

"baby what's wrong?"

"nothing."

"something's wrong. did i do something? i swear i put my clothes in the laundry this morning."

"nothing's wrong."

you frown, crouching down fully to squat next to her. “if nothing’s wrong why won’t you kiss me?”

“i’m wearing specs.”

you’re silent for a second, “…okay…?”

“yeah.”

“um… are they new? i’m sorry if i didn’t notice. you look gorgeous whatever you’re wearing so i’m always stunned by you!” you try and joke with her but receive no reaction, coughing awkwardly and trying to cover up, “but they look nice!”

“thank you. they’re not new.”

“oh… right so…”

“i’m wearing specs. that’s why i won’t kiss you.”

“oh! wait why won’t you kiss me?”

she sighs, finally looking at you, “i told you. i’m wearing specs.”

“okay and? i’ve kissed you before while you’ve been wearing glasses.” you start to smile again, thinking she’s just teasing you, leaning in again but you’re shocked when she turns away with a huff, pushing her frames up her nose and picking up another page of paper.

“okay what the hell.” you snatch the papers out of her hand.

“hey!”

you ignore her protests. sliding into her lap and wrapping your hands around her neck, all while she still refuses to look at you or even touch you, her hands falling limp to her side after you take her papers away from her, then using them to lean back and away from you with a pout.

you can't have any of that so you pull on her neck gently, urging her forward.

"you're interrupting my work." she's got that slightly annoyed tone in her voice, but you know better.

"you're interrupting my kisses."

"i told you i'm wearing glasses so i can't kiss you right now. you'll bump your nose on the frame."

you frown, "no i won't."

"yes you will."

before she can react you lean in and steal a quick peck, breaking away with a giggle when she finally looks at you, only to gape at you in shock.

"y/n!"

"see? didn't bump my nose or anything."

"you weren't meant to kiss me!"

"why not?"

"because i didn't get to kiss you when you were wearing a cap so you don't get to kiss me when i'm wearing specs."

"wha- is that what this is about?"

"yes!"

you laugh, throwing your head back, still clinging on to her, "awwwh oh my god you really are a baby." you grin cheekily before dipping in again, stealing another kiss, then another, holding her face between your hands and pecking her all over her face, on her specs too while she whines and tries to push you off. "my baby." you finish with another kiss on her lips, giggling when you break away and have her chasing after you now to prolong your kiss.

"'m not a baby."

"yes you are."

"no i'm not."

"yes you are."

"no! i'm not!"

you laugh, letting her have it, patting her cheek affectionately that's now puffed out in a pout, "i'm sorry for not letting you kiss me while i was wearing a cap okay? you have full permission to do whatever you want to me next time i'm wearing one."

she raises an eyebrow, a smirk slowly appearing on her lips, "anything?"

you immediately become wary, shirking away from her but her hands come up to grip at your hips keeping you in her lap, "anything within reason of course."

"so if i can make riding your face in public sound reasonable... anything goes."

you snort, face immediately going bright red, “i don’t know how you could ever convince me to do that sana.”

“you’ll be surprised at how persuasive i can be then.” she’s grinning now, looking adorably innocent in her wide frame glasses and oversized sleep shirt but suggesting completely devilish things.

you groan, pushing away from her and out of her lap, but not before she laughs, pulling you in again and kissing you, no longer caring that she’s still wearing her glasses that now have your lipstick mark printed on them.

[hotvintagepoll]

Propaganda

Barbara Stanwyck (Ball of Fire, The Lady Eve, Double Indemnity)—I hope someone else has submitted better propaganda than I because I don't want my girl's prospects to rest on me just yelling PLEASE VOTE FOR MY TERRIBLE HOT GIRLFRIEND. She is a delight in everything! She is often a sexy jerk! (It's most of the plot of Baby Face!) Even when she plays a "good girl" (as an example, Christmas in Connecticut, which more people should see) she's still kind of a jerk and I love her for it! She won't take men's shit and she sure wouldn't take mine!

Margaret Lockwood (The Wicked Lady, The Lady Vanishes)— Gorgeous feisty funny talented and the sexiest stubborn face ever committed to film. And if people haven't seen the original Wicked Lady they need to be introduced to a glorious poly highway romp of a film. When a woman outsneers James Mason you know she has sex appeal!

This is round 2 of the tournament. All other polls in this bracket can be found here. Please reblog with further support of your beloved hot sexy vintage woman.

[additional propaganda submitted under the cut.]

Margaret Lockwood:

Barbara Stanwyck:

"THE leading lady of the golden age of hollywood. One of the only actresses to work independent of a studio, making short-term contracts that enabled her to make movies wherever she wanted. She had so much range, and could act in basically any genre. She's been rumored to be a lesbian literally since she was active in Hollywood; most notable is the rumor that she had a long time on-and-off relationship with famously bi Joan Crawford, her "best friend" for decades (They lived right next door to one another). She also lived with Helen Ferguson, her "live-in publicist" for many years. She was the quintessential femme fatale in Double Indemnity, and really pushed sexual boundaries in her pre-code films like Baby Face, and the famous screwball The Lady Eve, where she plays basically a downlow domme. Allegedly, when a journalist asked her if she was a lesbian, she straight up threw him out of her house. She even played a lesbian in Walk on the Wild Side"

"THE queen of screwball comedies. I adore her, I'd kill for her, I will cry if she's not gonna win this poll."

"listen ok she had awful politics she was a mccarthyist right wing wacko BUT she's so incredibly hot that i've deluded myself into believing i could fix her. if you see her onscreen she carries herself in a way that's just so effortlessly sexy AND she has just a stunning face. imo she was at her hottest in the 1940s but even as early as the late 1920s she had a rly captivating screen presence and just a beautiful face, and then post-1950 she was just irresistibly milfy so really she was just always incredibly hot. she was also an incredibly talented actress who was equally stellar in melodrama, film noir, and unhinged screwball comedy. the blonde wig they made her wear in double indemnity is notoriously silly looking but she still looks sexy in it so that's gotta count for something. i've watched so many terrible movies just for a chance at seeing her that i think her estate should be paying me damages."

"Not often thought of for her sultriness, Barbara Stanwyck was incredible in that she could actually choose to be hot if the role called for it, and then have a glow-down to look ordinary for another role. She wasn't the most beautiful or effervescent, but damn did she have rizz. Watch her with Gary Cooper in Ball of Fire teaching him about "yum-yum" or with Henry Fonda in The Lady Eve whispering huskily into his ear."

"She is always the smartest woman in the room. Watching her play Henry Fonda like a befuddled fiddle in The Lady Eve was a highlight of my life. Femme fatale in Double Indemnity, comedy queen in Ball of Fire. She can do anything."

"She was part of my gay awakening"

"SHE'S A PRE-CODE QUEEN. She did everything, drama, comedy. The most beautiful woman in the world to watch weep. Beg for to step on you with those legs. Fun Babs story: Ginger Rogers was offered the role in Ball of Fire but said, “Oh, I would never play that part, she’s too common.” So they called Barbara Stanwyck and they said “We offered this to Ginger Rogers but she’s turned it down, would you be interested?” And she read the script and she said; “You bet! I LOVE playing common broads. [link]"

[the-90s-music-colosseum]

Round 5, Match 5

propaganda below the cut! (wall of text warning)

Trent Reznor:

"he is everything. he is all that exists around us. he is the air which we breathe. he performed covered in mud at woodstock 94 and somehow made it work. he's largely responsible for arguably the most influential concept album of the 90s. he is beautiful and sweet and stunning. i want to study him under a microscope. i know closer is about sex as a self-destructive behavior but also have you seen how insanely gorgeous he looks in the music video? in the words of my friend, "he sings like he's in heat". he literally humps and destroys synths (in a variety of ways, including stripping the keys off with his boot) during performances. every single outfit he wears is extremely cunty. on multiple occasions guys have said that even though they're straight they would fuck him. finally, in the words of jude doyle: "to this day, looking at a photograph of trent reznor in the early '90s feels like looking into the sun""

"The live March Of The Pigs (1994) video makes me froth at the mouth I start biting and snapping my teeth and growling. I need to rewatch it five times a week at LEAST to stay sane. Trent Reznor is like if a trophy wife was a man. Also the way he WHISPERS INTO THE MIC AT THE END OF SUCK?????HHFSJBDNDNS???? THE ENTIRETY OF THE BROKEN EP????????? Cleanup on aisle my fucking pants. Is this too insane? Sorry"

"I’m a lesbian but that does not fucking mean anything when confronted with trent reznor"

"It's Trent, man. Even the literal devil wants him. He's just boypretty."

"This man deadass wrote a song with the lyric “My moral standing is lying down" in it"

Keanu Reeves:

"Best role model"

"I have several photos of keanu on my vision board on Pinterest because I need him so desperately"

"The most stunning, the sweetest, humble, funny, sincere, most gorgeous man alive probably. The internets boyfriend for a reason ya know what can you say? His looks do the taking for you. Like rivers edge Keanu? (80s so nvm) okay MOPI Keanu?? Riding that bike like nobody’s business in that hoodie leather jacket combo?????? Effervescent."

"This man screams KINDNESS AND LOYALTY. For that reason, it is enough. He is enough. More than enough."

"Majestic."

"i looked up keanu on pinterest to see what he looked like in the 90s and i ended up spiraling down a rabbit hole for half an hour just admiring his beauty. if that doesn’t prove that he deserves to win then idk what does"

[voiold]

OMG ITS HIS BIRTHDAY!!! RHAGSGAHA I HAVE SO MUCH TO POST ABOUT HIM

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[berryhobii]

Hi there! First of all, I wanted to say how much I like your work!! As a black woman myself, its is so nice to see other women creating work that represents us and is so well written!

I saw you are accepting requests, and I wanted to ask if you could write about how the LateForWork!Couple met. Like how everything progressed and they fell in love with each other.

Thank you in advance and keep up with the amazing work beautiful <3

Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words!🤧it makes me feel so good knowing that black women are feeling represented in works of fiction. I’ll continue to do my best to represent every black woman out there.

And thanks for the request! I think the LFW couple would meet kind of through Taehyung/Jimin at a company meal. Jungkook’s more of an introvert here with reader/OC being naturally flirty and knowing exactly what they want.

I really enjoyed writing this and I hope you like it!

~

Jungkook didn’t know how he kept letting Taehyung drag him to these meet ups. He didn’t know any of Taehyung’s coworkers or other friends outside of Jimin so he felt really awkward sitting at this table. He’d much rather be at home right now, maybe live streaming Little Nightmares 2 or cracking open the new Resident Evil game he had just received through pre order.

All Taehyung had to do was bribe him with promises of expensive beef and fancy desserts for him to leave the comfort of his home. Taehyung even managed to force him into a loose button up shirt just as Jungkook was about to throw on his signature hoodie. Goodness, that man was strong when he had a goal. At least Jungkook would get some free food today and maybe a sweet to take home so tonight wouldn’t be a total waste.

His face was practically glued to his phone, focus on clearing all of the jelly on this level of Candy Crush. He was down to 1 move and one more jelly square but there were no moves in that area that could help him! Urgh! And he didn’t want to uselessly use any of his power ups. Should he just lose his streak?

Just as he was about to move the candy, a hand came out of nowhere and did it for him. That move created a power up that triggered itself thus clearing the jelly and causing him to win the level. When the happy music played along with that little girl popping up to tell him he won, he couldn’t fight the smile on his face.

Then he realized that he didn’t make that move. Turning around, he was expecting to see Taehyung or Jimin but his mouth dropped at the sight of the person.

You were……what words could he use?

Beautiful? Gorgeous? Majestic? Attractive? Stunning? All of the above?

Your skin was dewy and effervescent, even the lights that lit up the restaurant paled in comparison to your glistening and dark skin. You looked like earth personified—graceful and cool and he just knew you sparkled when the sun hit you.

Your hair was in a half up half down style, claw clip holding it up, 2 locks of hair framed your face and were curled at the end. Your lashes were long and your full lips were shiny with gloss.

He couldn’t take his eyes off you, it was hard to look away when such a gem was standing before him. Could someone even be that exquisite in real life?

And when you smiled, he swore he heard angels singing in his ears.

“I hate when there’s only one move left yet nothing around it. I just know my FBI agent sees me throw a fit over it every day.”

His brain short circuited for a moment. Were you initiating conversation with him? About a game? Willingly? Oh god, is he getting pranked right now? He thought Ashton Kutcher was dead. Is he?

Stop thinking about possibly dead actors! There’s a pretty girl in front of you!

He cleared his throat. “Yeah. They must be concerned I’m having a mental breakdown because they advertised a therapist to me.” He actually shocked himself a little from how easily those words flowed out. Small talk with a stranger was not a specialty of his.

Your laugh was loud and a little goofy but so endearing, it made him chuckle as well.

“Candy Crush will do that to you. I wouldn’t be surprised if the creators opened a rehab for us.”

“It’ll just be us having group discussions on how bringing hazelnuts to the bottom has been affecting our ability to form positive relationships.”

He couldn’t believe how easy conversation was flowing between you two. For some reason, he didn’t feel pressured or nervous speaking to you. You just seemed so open and kind.

Who were you?

“Jungkook! I see you met one of my coworkers. She’s super hot, isn’t she? I told her to let me make her a model but she insists on staying in PR. Boring.” Jimin appeared out of nowhere like a jump scare, draping an arm over your shoulders. Jungkook’s face faltered a little. Jimin was the biggest flirt known to mankind. He could probably charm the pants off a dead person if he wanted to. If you knew him, and more importantly if you worked with him, you must have been on the opposite side of his flirting. Was it a possibility that you two were closer than coworkers?

But instead, you just rolled your eyes, moving his arm off of you.

“Save that talk for your next spread, Park. Don’t think I’ve forgotten that you still haven’t submitted your portfolio.”

Jimin’s smile never dropped despite your slightly cold attitude. He could tell you were just poking fun at him.

“Anyway, Jungkook, this is y/n. y/n, this is Jungkook.”

“I can introduce myself, thank you.” You said before pulling out the chair next to Jungkook and sitting down. That movement caused your perfume to flutter all around him—it was light but sweet like some kind of dessert.

Once you were settled, you turned your body to Jungkook, propping your elbow on the table to lean your cheek against it.

And the way your hooded eyes stared at him sent a harsh shiver from the top of his head all the way to his toes. He didn’t even notice Jimin’s smirk or how the man tip toed away to gossip to his favorite buddy.

“I’m y/n.”

He opened his mouth but no sound came out. He didn’t know why his throat felt dry all of a sudden.

Oh great, he could chat with you about mobile games and FBI agents but getting his name out was difficult?

Clearing his throat, he forced out his name, voice cracking a little at the end. Embarrassment rushed through his body, heat rising to his ears and he was grateful his hair was long enough to cover them.

You must think he was a dork now.

You giggled, your eyelashes fluttering and making his heart weak.

“Nice to meet you.”

He shyly nodded. “You too.”

“Sorry about Jimin. He’s like that at work too.”

Jungkook pushed his hair back with one hand, not noticing how your eyes followed the motion. “At least you only have to work with him. Imagine knowing him since childhood.”

You pressed your hand against your chest in faux distress. “How awful. I could only imagine the pain you endure daily.”

Wow. You were so easy to talk to. He had completely forgotten about his phone, tucking it into his pocket to finally have a rest.

Eventually, food and drinks began flowing. Taehyung and Jimin joined you two at the table but not even they could pop the bubble that you’ve formed.

Jungkook could barely focus on his food. You had his full attention, holding onto every word and laugh that fell from your lips. He found you to be witty but also humble, not afraid to poke a little fun at Taehyung and Jimin who just laughed right along with you.

You were mesmerizing. He almost hated blinking if it meant your beautiful face left his sight.

And when you would turn your attention back to him, not realizing that you’ve never left his, you’d send him a flirty wink and coy smile that would send his blood pressure through the roof from how his heart would stutter and race. If a doctor was listening with a stethoscope right now, they’d think the organ was giving out on him.

“So how’d you end up here?” You asked after taking a sip of your drink.

He sighed, eyes going over to the other side of the table where Taehyung was showing Jimin something on his phone but the man was so drunk that he was holding it upside down. And Jimin probably didn’t even notice, laughing as if he could understand the upside down photo. “Taehyung dragged me here. Said I need to start getting out more and I can’t waste my youth playing games all day. He keeps pushing me to date but I’m not that interested right now.”

Well, that was before. Now, however, he was starting to change that view.

You hummed, using your chopsticks to eat a piece of meat, chewing carefully and swallowing before speaking again.

“Does it make you happy?”

That was a question he didn’t hear people ask him often. Well, in a genuine way. He’d normally hear it rhetorically. He’s heard it come from his parents more times than he could count, followed by a lecture that he’d drown out.

He blinked a few times. Gaming did make him happy. He appreciated the hard work creators put into each frame, the adrenaline he got from jump scares, and the accomplishment from completing one. “Yeah….it does.”

“Then that’s what matters. Who cares if someone else feels like you’re wasting your life? It’s yours. You can’t be focused too much on what others want for you. You’ll only neglect your own self.”

Wow.

“Then again, we should thank Taehyung from forcing you out tonight.”

He tilted his head. He would absolutely never do that but he was intrigued by your suggestion. “Really? Why?”

You didn’t say anything, just gazed at him with those captivating eyes and he knew exactly what you meant.

Maybe he should thank Taehyung.

As the night came to a close, he helped escort Taehyung to his car. Jimin had left a little earlier with a person you identified as one of the newest members of management. Apparently, they were kind of resistant to Jimin’s flirting at first but had crumbled after about 4 months of Jimin trying and trying. Jungkook recalls Jimin speaking about this person, claiming he was in love with them and would respectfully shoot his shot whenever possible.

That left Jungkook with a drunk Taehyung and you were helping your coworker who lived in the same apartment building as you.

Jungkook didn’t just want to see you walk away. Who knows if he’d ever see you again? And he refused to ask Jimin or Taehyung for your number. The teasing would never end.

“Hey…..wait.” He called out to you after practically dumping Taehyung in the back seat. You had parked right in front of his car and were buckling your roommate’s seatbelt who was slumped over asleep.

You turned to him after closing the passenger door, your eyes locking in with his.

There was that nervousness again but he swallowed it down. He couldn’t chicken out now! Not when you’d been getting along so well this evening.

“Um…..look, if you don’t mind, could I have your number? Maybe we can hang out sometime.”

You eyed him up and down but not in a checking him out kind of way. It was like you were analyzing him, finding every little crack in his personality that you could.

He honestly felt a little vulnerable. Why weren’t you speaking? Hadn’t tonight gone well? Was he just trying his luck and you’re already dating someone? Oh god, were you just being nice and he took it as you flirting with him?! Assumptions really were dangerous.

He was about to apologize and roll under his car to stay there until the end of time before you finally spoke.

“I’m not a maybe type of woman, Jungkook.” You spoke bluntly.

His mouth dropped a little in shock. Not necessarily because of your blunt tone but because you were just his fucking type. You knew what you wanted and that was his cup of tea.

You didn’t wait for him to respond, rounding your car to open the driver’s side. He just watched you with doe eyes and a funny feeling swirling in his tummy.

However, before you got in, you said,

“I don’t wait around.”

And on his drive home with a snoring Taehyung in the back, he thought one thing….

~

When you arrived at work Monday morning, it was to a bunch of people surrounding your desk. That wasn’t really out of the ordinary since people often got their assignments of the day from you.

What was out the ordinary though?

The huge bouquet of flowers that sat just in the middle of your desk, the colors vivid and the arrangement looking larger than your desk.

Your coworkers chatted excitedly about the flowers as you approached but you ignored them. Instead, you reached for the little card on a plastic stand just nestled between the blooms.

You had to bite your lip to fight your smile but you couldn’t fight the feeling that was rising in your chest.

I don’t either.

[femaleganondorfdragmire]

Silly Game Time: Who are some of your favorite alien (non-human and extra-terrestrial) characters? And what do you like about them?

They can be from sci-fi or fantasy, from other worlds or dimensions or realms. All that matters is that they're not from Earth and that they're not human in any traditional sense (and, most of all, that you find them interesting).

Ohhhhhhhh boy okay

Sci-fi wise I really like Jabba the Hutt from the Star Wars series because his entire existence cracks me up. But I'm a really big Star Trek fan and my favourite Star Trek character EVER is commander Data, the android who wants to be human.

As for fantasy, I've been reading Lord of the Rings lately and I am so intrigued by Tom Bombadil, who may or may not be literal God or may just be JRR Tolkein. He is some kind of forest spirit/little guy/ancient eldritch guardian who lives in a tiny cottage with his gorgeous stunning effervescent wife. He has unspeakable power but cannot help Frodo and the Gang get rid of the one ring because reasons but he does save their lives twice before he disappears from the story forever. He comes in for about 150 pages in The Fellowship of the Ring and then never comes back.

[farmlesbians]

gorgeous gorgeous beautiful stunning showstopping effervescent

[great-hero-yellow]

go finish radiant historia. radiant historia ending good

Radiant Historia finished. Radiant Historia ending good!!! Radiant Historia ending where Kiel isn't dead... Absolutely stunning gorgeous perfect effervescent heartwarming watering my crops and giving me extra years on my life 👌👌👌👌🙌

[stormyoceans]

my degree of insanity by Sea: go crazy with the way he takes off the earphone

😲🤪🤒🥶🥵😵🥴🤯🤤⚰

I CAN'T BLAME YOU ANON I MEAN LOOK AT HIM

(original clip: here)

MOST HANDSOMEST STUNNING GORGEOUS EFFERVESCENT HUMAN BEING ON THE PLANET!!!!!!! FACE CARD NEVER DECLINES!!!!!!!

[tiyasrocks]

A Love Worth Melting For

The wedding of Anna, the Queen of Arendelle, and her beloved Kristoff was an occasion of great splendour and grandeur that left the entire kingdom aflutter with excitement and anticipation. For four long years, the two had courted each other, and now the day had finally arrived for them to tie the knot.

Anna's elder sister, Elsa, was overjoyed for her younger sibling and did everything in her power to ensure that the preparations for the wedding were flawless. The sisters spent countless hours selecting the perfect dress, flowers, and every minuscule detail to make the day extraordinary.

On the wedding day, Anna was a vision of transcendent elegance in her immaculate white dress. Her ethereal beauty emanated from every pore, captivating Kristoff and rendering him speechless. The splendour of her dress, tailored to perfection and adorned with intricate lacework, embellished her enchanting features and rendered her an epitome of beauty.

In contrast, Elsa, the elder sister of Anna, resplendent in a gorgeous blue gown, walked beside her, a symbol of unwavering support and loyalty. The magnificent attire that enveloped her statuesque figure enhanced her aura of poise and sophistication, radiating an unbridled sense of elation and pride as she escorted her younger sister down the aisle.

As the duo made their way towards the altar, the guests' hearts swelled with admiration and joy at the sight of the beautiful bridesmaids, adorned in pastel shades, whose stunning appearance complemented the bride and Elsa's effervescent presence. The guests could not help but be swept away by the harmonious blend of colours, exquisite embroidery, and impeccable fitting that created an enchanting ensemble.

As they reached the altar, Kristoff, handsome and impeccably dressed in his suit, stood waiting, his eyes filled with awe and love. The beautiful bride's aura, exuding a sense of purity and grace, captivated him, and he could barely contain his emotions. Meanwhile, Elsa, her heart overflowing with happiness and contentment, stood by her sister's side, her pride and admiration for her sister evident in every glance.

The ambiance was nothing short of enchanting, with the church adorned with stunning floral arrangements and the aisle illuminated with flickering candles, which lent an ethereal aura to the entire ceremony. The air was thick with the fragrance of the fresh flowers, and the solemn atmosphere was charged with emotions.

It was indeed a splendid sight to behold as the bride and the groom, in the company of their loved ones, exchanged their vows, pledging to love and cherish each other forever. The congregation bore witness to the couple's deep and genuine affection, which was further highlighted by the emotional exchange of their "I dos," causing many to shed tears of joy.

As the newlyweds exchanged their first kiss as husband and wife, Elsa's eyes glistened with tears of utter happiness. Her heart was filled with an overwhelming sense of elation. It was a moment that she had been eagerly anticipating, and one that she would cherish forever.

To Elsa, seeing Anna so completely and blissfully in love with Kristoff was a sight that brought her great joy. She was proud to bear witness to her sister's unbridled passion, and to see her begin a new phase in her life, hand in hand with her true love. The depth of emotion that Elsa felt was profound, as she recognised the start of an exciting new chapter in both her sister's and her own life.

After the ceremony, the couple and their guests indulged in a grand feast, and the air was abuzz with music and merriment as everyone danced and sang. The festivities continued well into the night, and the entire kingdom of Arendelle joined in the revelries.

As the night progressed, the couple took a moment to escape from the festivities and to the stable where Anna, got rid of her high heels, opting for some sandals instead while Kristoff exchanged his tight suit and shirt for some leather tunic (Anna preferred him in leather anyway) before going for a walk together through the tranquil streets of Arendelle The city was adorned with lanterns and candles, but the crowds had dissipated, allowing the couple to savour a moment of peace and tranquility together.

Anna nestled into Kristoff's embrace, feeling the warmth of his affection. "I cannot believe we are finally married," she whispered, her face illuminated by a radiant smile.

“Me neither," Kristoff replied, his voice filled with emotion. "I feel like the most fortunate man in the world.”

They strolled along the quiet streets, relishing each other's company, oblivious to the chill in the air. Finally, they came upon a small fountain in the town square. Kristoff took Anna's hand, and they sat down on the edge of the fountain, letting their feet dangle in the refreshing water.

"This is what love feels like," Anna said, gazing up at Kristoff. "I could not have wished for a better wedding, a better partner, a better life.”

Kristoff smiled, staring deeply into her eyes. “I am no longer lost in the woods," he said, taking her hand and drawing her in for a tender kiss. “Now that I’ve found you”

As they parted, Anna rested her head on Kristoff's shoulder, feeling a sense of peace and contentment wash over her. This was the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, and she could not wait to see what the future held for them.

Together, they sat by the fountain, watching the stars twinkle overhead, and listening to the gentle sound of the water bubbling beneath them. It was a moment they would always remember, a moment that would forever be etched in their hearts as the start of their happily ever after.

As for Elsa, she stood upon the balcony, gazing through teary eyes as her sister and her brother-in-law leaned on each other in a display of deep affection. She was certain that they would live happily together, and she felt contented and joyful knowing that she had played a small role in their love story.

[astrangewoman]

I live in bumfuck nowhere, tennessee, and tonight at the walmart, I saw the most enchanting 6’ tall human wearing a tiny olive crop top and matching shorts with their black g-string straps pulled up over their hips à la Manny on Degrassi and sparkly heels that were at least 4” high. I walked up to them and I said, “you look magnificent. I am obsessed.” but then I had to keep going bc there was no room and also bc I was v nervous bc my god they were fucking gorgeous. their partner was equally attractive and perfectly opposite to them, aesthetically, with like really rugged looks, silver-ing hair, a thick muscular physique, and lots of tattoos. they also looked ready to square up if anyone even HINTED at saying something disrespectful to the positively STUNNING person they were with.

anyway, it made my heart so warm and full to see this effervescent human live proudly, in color, wholly as themselves in what honestly could be a treacherous environment for anybody not wearing something glorifying god, guns, “freedom,” and/or he-who-shall-not-be-named. before we left our house, I argued with my partner at length about how safe it would/wouldn’t be for me to wear my “queer was always here” dinosaur t-shirt to the store—I was the one afraid to wear it and ended up going with a neutral t-shirt w a chicken on it—and then, I got to see an actual living, breathing deity, in their full glory, standing in the bread aisle. *sigh* the gods are real and they walk amongst us, unafraid of any alt-right pieces of trash. I wanted to bow at their feet.

I’ve decided I’m going to be more brave. I watched a lot of people being kind to both of them while they were there, and they all seemed ready to speak up if anyone said anything to the contrary. to hell with being afraid of being myself and hiding away in my own fucking home. there ARE good people still out there. this pocket of the world I’m forced to live in isn’t all bad. the bad ones just happen to be the loudest bc they’re the most insecure. I almost feel sorry for them. (almost.)

anyway, happy pride, angels 💕

[triviareads]

This month was a bit of a hit-or-miss in terms of books I read. I took the opportunity to revisit an old favorite Tiffany Reisz and reread her entire Original Sinners series plus a good chunk of her novellas. I also knocked out a few ARCs (I'm very excited about KJ Charles's upcoming book in particular). I'm hoping July will be a better month, but here are the books I enjoyed the most this June:

Minx by Sophie Lark Holy shit. I don't think I've read a sexier book in a long time and I JUST finished it at 1 am today. Blake is a high-class escort, and Ramses is a billionaire investor who not only wants her, but also wants to be her exclusive client and is willing to go to great lengths to make that happen.

I'm restraining myself from listing every sex act but here are the most pertinent ones: pet play is a big part of this story (if the title is any indication...), there's some really hot exhibitionism, role-playing, the rare period sex (like he fully goes down on her and everything and afterwards, they're shrugging like "we're all animals aren't we?"), and I'm actually surprised to see this again so soon after finishing the Kingmaker series— butt stuff during a blowjob.

The romance was also stellar— I appreciate how unique Ramses and Blake's brand of emotional intimacy is: Intimacy for them is him opening up his trading books to her and her accepting investing advice from him. It's her getting the information he needs to financially fuck over his terrible stepfather. It's when his estranged mom is being The Worst in public so she flashes her pussy at him to buck him up just before he has to deliver an important speech. For two characters who tend to play a lot of power games, this is very gratifying to read. They're wholly unrelatable in the best way— too hot, too rich, too smart— and we're just here along for the ride.

An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera Stunning. Gorgeous. Here are my thoughts as I was reading it. Manuela is a Venezuelan heiress who is set to marry as soon as she returns from Paris. So she understandably wants to make the best of her time in Paris. And because of her immediate on Cora, she makes a deal with her: in exchange for a parcel of land Cora needs for the railway project she is heading, she will show Manuela around all the lesbian haunts in the city.

Manuela is such a bright, effervescent heroine. And dare I say a bit of a brat? There was this scene where she purposefully told Cora she'd be at a more *risqué* party and swanned around until Cora stormed in and was like "fetch her and have her brought into my carriage At Once". Cora is a classic older heroine: worldly, confident, a silver fox(!!), and she's guarding herself from loving again. But when these two collide.... fireworks. No other way to put it. I said this when I just finished reading it, but I truly hope this will be a classic historical romance in another decade or two because it has all the beats while providing much needed queer and POC rep within the genre.

Heartless by Elsie Silver Small town romances are very hit-or-miss with me so I don't recommend them lightly lolol. But Heartless was a standout for me among the few Elsie Silver books I tried. Will is a fun, bratty heroine (wow there's a pattern here) who is panties-optional (which is a bigger plot point than you think, and the culmination is very fitting in a very hot way— at least I thought). Cade is a gruff silver fox rancher. Really, what more do you need?

Sidenote: Since a lot of the plot is about Willa nannying Cade's son, I will say, I'm fine with kids in romances as long as they're not weirdly precocious or actively trying to shove the love interests together. Which didn't happen here.

The Chateau by Tiffany Reisz One of the only Original Sinner novellas I hadn't read: What held me back was that the cult in this story is based on the Story of O so... I wasn't too enthusiastic about reading a cult centered around that book. But when I started it, I was surprised to see it really isn't like the Story of O? Apart from the setting and a few other references. Certainly not sadomasochistic to that degree, and it's about male, rather than female submission. It's a fun read. Young Kingsley being unrepentantly horny and having zero limits really comes in handy now that he's a spy (assassin?) assigned to infiltrate this sex cult and get his boss's nephew out. You also see his desire for a family manifesting, but his ultimate (and at this point kinda tragic) devotion is to Søren. Would recommend for anyone who wants to read about male subs.

The Return by Tiffany Reisz Søren and Kingsley return to the sex cult chateau. I'd say The Return is entertaining in a different way from The Chateau; Now that Søren and Kingsley's relationship is more secure (aka Kingsley isn't trying to torture himself about how Soren doesn't love him lol), you really get to see their fun side. And by fun, I mean, Søren being hella bitchy to the women that fucked Kingsley over like 2 decades ago ("only I get to hurt him") and then proceeding to make good on that promise. Anyway, would not recommend having a pissed off sadist and a perpetually down-and-ready Frenchman has houseguests. There will probably be come stains on the rug.

[arcaeda]

[ Sparkling Water ] - Fresh spring water that has been magically carbonated. Served with a squeeze of lime or a dash of one of the many fruit syrups available at the bartender’s disposal.

After so many drinks, Minerva thought that it might be a good idea to just stop for a moment and enjoying the effervescence of the water; it was limpid, fresh and clear. Definitely something to uncloud the mind and free the spirit from turmoil and agitations. Yet, what her eyes saw, made her heart flinch for a moment, giving her a very astound expression on her face.

“My Queen..” she addressed to her with a little reverence, staring at the stem glass and wondering if she was in the mood for something as fresh as some water. She waited for no answer, she simply got one free glass of water from the table nearby, offering it to her.

“You look stunning tonight!” she lowered her gaze, sipping some water to let her spirt cool down a little. She knew she was exaggerating, by now.

“please, you flatter me.” caeda smiles sheepishly upon the approach of macedon’s princess, cheeks turning pink at the thought of being called gorgeous by someone as pretty as minerva. her hand accepts the flute with a gentle grip. “also you don’t have to address me so formally, you know!” she tilts her head playfully, though the action comes across as a little nervous in this single instance.

"in any case, thank you. just caeda is fine, as it always has been. i can accept queen caeda if i really must." archanea's queen chuckles at her own joke, turning to look out at the smaller crowd of people out on the ballroom floor with the flute still held safely in her hands. the only move left next to make was starting a proper conversation. "it's nice to see so many people enjoying themselves, wouldn't you agree?"

[the-90s-music-colosseum]

Round 6, Match 3

expand to see all propaganda received!

Keanu Reeves:

"Best role model"

"I have several photos of keanu on my vision board on Pinterest because I need him so desperately"

"The most stunning, the sweetest, humble, funny, sincere, most gorgeous man alive probably. The internets boyfriend for a reason ya know what can you say? His looks do the taking for you. Like rivers edge Keanu? (80s so nvm) okay MOPI Keanu?? Riding that bike like nobody’s business in that hoodie leather jacket combo?????? Effervescent."

"This man screams KINDNESS AND LOYALTY. For that reason, it is enough. He is enough. More than enough."

"Majestic."

"i looked up keanu on pinterest to see what he looked like in the 90s and i ended up spiraling down a rabbit hole for half an hour just admiring his beauty. if that doesn’t prove that he deserves to win then idk what does"

PJ Harvey:

"She's just so real, Polly Jean with her thinness and her red lips and her talent. The woman who dumped Nick Cave with a phone call!"

"no other musician in this entire tournament has an album where there are two different songs about having an enormous strap-on. and if 50ft Queenie and Man-Size weren't enough, she followed it up with ANOTHER on her next record. stream Long Snake Moan"

[dansnaturepictures]

My Great British Wild Year: Part 2 of 5-Butterflies and moths

I had one of my greatest ever years of watching butterflies seeing forty seven species my highest ever amount in a year with many special ones. It began with a Brimstone in Winchester in March, then soon followed my first Red Admiral of the year, the species that went on to be a phenomenon with enormous amounts around this year which I enjoyed so much. Into April and I saw Peacock and Speckled Wood, and during the Scotland trip a Small Tortoiseshell. My heart swelled seeing Orange Tip when back with Small White, Comma and Holly Blue soon seen, the essence of spring. Then came our first specialist butterfly search of the year, our annual visit to Noar Hill on May’s first day where we were amazed again to see the gem Duke of Burgundy. Green-veined Whites came into my year well that week a key species for me this year. Martin Down magic was next with Small Copper one I saw so many times this year, Dingy Skipper, Grizzled Skipper and Green Hairstreak exuberant species seen in its glorious grassland, followed by warm and luminous Pearl-bordered Fritillaries at Bentley Wood. Butterflies thrived at my patch Lakeside Country Park with Small Copper, my first Small Heath and Common Blue of the year and mesmerising moments watching a dainty favourite of mine Brown Argus a star here and elsewhere throughout the season this year. Marvellous Marsh Fritillary was perhaps May’s standout, excitingly seen at Magdalen Hill for the first time ever for me and at hotspot where we’re more used to seeing them Martin Down. Small Blue, Large White and iconic Painted Lady coming into my year on that lepidoptera epic at Magdalen Hill. Back at Martin Down towards the end of May I was thrilled to see another mega of my year, the electrifying Adonis Blue.

Red Admiral later in the year at Winnall Moors in October

The beautiful Duke of Burgundy

Then came summer, heralded by Large Skipper and Meadow Brown arriving on patch and elsewhere, effervescent species. We saw Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary at Bentley Wood a week before our week in Anglesey, where a Welsh week of wonder in the extremely hot days brought many fantastic butterflies. The Range, South Stacks’s super Silver-studded Blues a New Forest highlight later in the year too and Ringlet, Dark Green Fritillary and Small Skipper across the week furthering my surge into summer and amazingly an early Common Grayling on the Great Orme probably the unique to it Hipparchia semele sub species an exciting moment with one of my favourites which was also a New Forest highlight later on. Summer was in full swing when we arrived back to Hampshire with marvellous Marbled White the epitome of summer seen and a fantastic Essex Skipper at Hayling Island pivotal to my year. Then the dizzy days of summer emerged, defined by big butterfly trips for us. Firstly coastal Durlston where there were clouds of a mini Dorset delight over the flower rich meadows, astonishing Lulworth Skippers a gorgeous species I never tire of seeing seen in huge volumes. Alongside other of the summer species that day we saw our first Gatekeepers of the year notably early, the early emergence not confined to here as I found in the coming days and weeks. In early July came our Knepp pilgrimage where we were treated to superb views of regal Purple Emperors, as well as White Admiral, our first stunning Silver-washed Fritillaries of the year and a precious White-letter Hairstreak. Also enjoyed that day were fine views of Purple Hairstreak, and in the week before and for many weeks after Knepp I was spellbound by watching these oak top dancers at Lakeside so many times getting wonderful views. Once again a key thread in my butterfly and Lakeside year seeing this monumental species so close to home.

Gatekeeper at Lakeside

Perhaps the ultimate moment of my sensational butterfly year was the dream realised on a weekend trip to Norfolk to see the Bee-eaters when at Hickling Broad our first ever Swallowtail flew past us. An exceptionally beautiful, intricately marked and pure giant butterfly that I had wanted to see for years, one of the great exhilarating moments of my year. Summer’s crown followed later in July, our first glimpses this year of sophisticated Chalkhill Blues at Stockbridge Down. At the end of July I had an extraordinary day around the Hampshire/Wiltshire border at Shipton Bellinger getting swashbuckling intimate views of eye-catching Brown Hairstreak a top species, our first Wall Brown of the year and at Perham Down seeing early for us appealing and exquisite Silver-spotted Skipper to confirm my year list as my highest ever. I saw the aforementioned four well multiple times. From late July to early August I was addicted to watching a group of butterflies from Meadow Brown to Holly Blue including the likes of Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper, Peacock, Painted Lady and Ringlet as I enjoyed carrying out so many Big Butterfly Counts again. In early September for species came the fabulous finishing touch of my butterfly year as we were enthralled watching a sun kissed mystical Clouded Yellow sail from flower to flower at Old Winchester Hill’s rich meadow. I excitedly saw another Clouded Yellow out the front in October in a strong run of seeing many butterflies of a few species late in the year.

The Old Winchester Hill Clouded Yellow

A Chalkhill Blue at Stockbridge Down

In one of my greatest moth years I had a stellar one for day flying moths with a wealth of Six-spot Burnets in the summer I enjoyed seeing them so much, my first ever Forester, Mother Shipton, splendid spring Speckled Yellow moths at Bentley Wood, Silver Y, gorgeous Mint moths, Pyrausta nigrata, amazing moments seeing Scarlet and Jersey Tiger moths on lunch breaks and sensational coastal views of mesmerising Hummingbird Hawk-moths at Durlston and South Stack. Other highlights of a year I saw more moths than ever and focused on them more in moth traps, coming in the house and daytime encounters were; majestic Willow Beauty, many Square-spot Rustics, Vine’s Rustic, Light Emerald, Treble-bar, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Brimstone Moth, Shuttle-shaped Dart, Brown Silver-line, Garden Carpet and impressive Large Yellow Underwing and Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing.

A Willow Beauty at home in late August

A Brown Silver-line at RSPB Valley Wetlands, Anglesey in June

A Six-spot Burnet at Lakeside in July