#Yeah but he ain't gunna be happy

[clownsuu]

i have so many curious questions about the designs for each of your characters. like, home having big floaty cloud hair?? how do you decide/design them?

I always wanted to talk a sec about my Home's design lmAO so I guess I'll take a sec to do a lil ramble about him

Cw me ramblin my ass off HDHDHJD

Every time I make a design for a character, I always gotta look at everything about em in some way and try my best to implement each iconic aspect of them in their design- from minor to major differences

So like his head, his blue flow-y hair was inspired by his roof and what's underneath his building (that little black void with the swirl- it somehow translated to whispy curly hair in my lil noggin). His colors of his facial hair is obviously colored according to his normal version (red facial hair/brick, a yellow line for the door). I also wanted a way to implement his windows, cause it's a very iconic look for Home, so boom, g l a s s e s (I was gunna put bumps underneath the frames but it looked weird so I just gave him long ass lashes)

His stitched up body/outfit is mostly inspired by the armchair wally sits on that has a very noticeable Barnaby print in the back. Although iv never really drawn it, Home's pants have patches of every single character's skin on it (yes the spots for Barnaby and Howdy would be fluffy LMAO). And his shirt, although it doesn't look like much, the two color patches on his shoulders are color inspired by the trees behind him, and his sleeves obviously of the greenary around him. (also his race, Iv debated what athnicity he'd be since there were two (or three for both) to choose from (wally being afro-latino), and iv ultimately decided Latino, since a large part of my family is such and I know a lot more on that culture being born in it)

As for age? Home himself to me just f e e l s warm and comforting, he has big soft eyes and is literally a Home, so what kinda person makes you f e e l (likespiderman) like home while also being one? A more elderly figure, specifically that one elderly person you feel so comforted being at home with as a kid, smothered in love and happiness and never wanting to leave smhhh. I just wanted him to make you feel like at home whenever ya get a hug by him.

Also his relationship at first wasn't actually gunna be Wally's father, moreso just a guardian, but after he was done being colored and such (and I got a lotta comments sayin he looks like wally) I just went "f it" and made him wally's dadpa (nobody can really choose if it's father or grandfather- I say father since wally is a grown ass man, but other says grandpa cause home is so old looking lmAO, so he gets to be both).

I didn't want his relationship with wally to be anything NEAR negative, but rather a huge comfort and support Wally has with a guardian (yeah adults can live with their parents it ain't that weird). One of my biggest drives for it was cause Wally is heavily neurodivergent coded, and the last thing I wanted was to have a large scary figure in Wally's life terrify and heavily dictate Wally's choices to a point Wally is completely suffocated and extremely uncomfortable. Not only that but lock Wally inside refusing him to do what he wants and getting upset over the smallest things? Complete nightmare! Specially someone who's neurodivergent! Sure I like the suspense and drama in a alternative universe, but in the main one I'd rather not. At least for me anyway (as a neurodivergent whos gone through similar things).

[whooambouttamakeanameformyself]

Beautiful Bloodshed

Otis Driftwood x Transmasc! Reader (18+)

Chapter Six

(Chapter Five can be found below)

Same warnings apply, aside from the cult activity that Y/N takes part in, and Otis invading Y/N's privacy by going through their sketch book.

(A/N: The reader has started working at Spaulding's, working under the table for some extra cash. Thankfully Spaulding needed the help.)

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(Monday morning, Y/N is visiting the Firefly house after work, Mama's words still echoing in his mind.)

Y/N was lost in thought again, so lost that he didn't hear Baby calling his name.

"Y/N? Y/N. Y/N! Dammit, Y/N! what the hell is up with you?! You're acting weird!" Baby yelled. She got up from her place on her bed, running to her bedroom door.

"Mama! I think Y/N is broken!" She called to Mama Firefly.

Mama appeared in the doorway, looking past Baby at Y/N.

"Y/N? Sweetie, are you okay?"

Mama asked, her voice snapping Y/N back to reality. They look over at her, nervously starting to speak.

"O-Oh, uh, y-yeah, I-I'm okay... I-I'm sorry...." they couldn't even talk right, how pathetic.

Mama just shakes her head. "Sweetie, I know you ain't okay... you gunna tell me what's wrong or am I gunna have to guess?"

It was pretty obvious that they didn't want to talk about it infront of baby so Mama told Baby to go check up on Rufus while they talked, which elicited a frustrated sigh from Baby as she walked off.

Mama sat down on the edge of Baby's bed, taking a drag off her cigarette. "Now, what's troublin' ya?" She asked, her eyes trained on Y/N with a soft look, clearly worried about them.

They took in a deep breath and started to speak. "I've been thinkin' about what you said, about me tellin' Otis?"

Mama raised an eyebrow. "Mhm, and are ya gunna tell him?"

They shook their head, looking down at their hands. "I can't tell him, he don't like me like that, and if I told him I'd just be ruining a good thing."

Mama let out a loud laugh. "Don't like you like that? Are you kiddin' me?! Have you paid any attention to how he acts around you? I know he hides it well, but every once in a while his masculine mask begins to slip." She takes a drag off her cigarette before continuing. "You know he asks Baby when you're comin' over again if you haven't been over for a few days? He is so happy after you leave he'll stay up late into the night working on his art."

Y/N shakes their head. "That don't mean nothin'...."

Mama rolls her eyes. "Then look at the way he treats you! That night you fell asleep in his room? Or him showin' you his art? He's givin' you little pieces of himself and you just ain't noticin'! Poor boy is probably thinkin' you don't feel the same way about him."

When Y/N thought back on those things it became more obvious, how could they be so damn blind?!

Y/N let out a frustrated sigh, holding their head in their hands. "I'm such a dumbass..."

Mama just nods with a giggle. "Yeah, but your my dumbass baby." She gets up and walks over to where they were seated, gently petting their hair. "I'm gunna go now, sweetie, you think on what I said, okay?"

And with that she was gone, leaving Y/N to sit in silence.

Maybe they should just tell him...

They had planned on staying for dinner, but they wanted to head home early so they made their way up to Otis's room where they had left their bag. Like usual, his bedroom door was open. He always left it open when Y/N visited, sort of an indication that they could come in at any time.

This time he'd forgotten that the door was open, and Y/N just walked right in while he was flipping through their sketchbook. They froze, watching him flip through the pages, then finally stopping at the last sketch they'd done.

The sketch they'd done of Otis.....

He stared at it, still not noticing Y/N standing in the doorway. His eyes lingered on the drawing, taking in every detail, soaking in every drop of emotion they put into it.

"Otis...?"

Their voice make him jump slightly, snapping his attention to the door.

"Leaf! I was jus' lookin' at some of the stuff you did, gotta say your art ain't half bad." He quickly tried to play it off as he closed the sketchbook.

Y/N decided to let him get away with it, letting out a soft chuckle. They grabbed their bag, taking the book from his hand.

"definitely lackin' in comparison to yours." They said, shoving their sketchbook in their bag.

Otis let out a soft chuckle. "I guess so." He watched as they slipped their bag onto their shoulder.

"Leavin' early? I figured you'd be stayin' to help out with tonight's ritual."

"I figured that was a family thing, I didn't want to get in the way or anything." They shrugged sheepishly. Otis just laughed, rolling his eyes.

"You are family, you can join in if ya want."

And so they did. They helped Baby prep the victim for slaughter, hog tieing them and laying them on the large stone altar they used for some of their lesser rituals.

~heads up for cult practices~

Once the victim was set and Otis was ready they all gathered around one side of the altar while Otis stood on the other side, the sacrificial blade in one hand, his book in the other. Since this was the first ritual they were participating in they were stood next to Otis, facing mama with a slightly worried look on their face. She gave them a reassuring smile as Otis began to recite the chant from the book, slowly raising the blade above his head.

Some parts of the chant were chanted by the whole group, Mama and Baby getting really into it. The chant soon came to an abrupt end, the blade being plunged deep into the victim's neck, eliciting a guttural scream of terror and pain as thick red blood began to pool beneath them. mama and Baby began to cheer loudly. Otis took the metal goblet from Mama, capturing the blood that began to drip off the edge of the altar. Once the goblet was half full Otis took a sip, the blood staining his lips red. He then turned to Y/N and offered the goblet to them, which they took hesitantly, looking up at Otis, aside asking for permission. Otis nodded, silently urging them to drink, which they do.

Putting the rim of the goblet to their lips, tilting it up, allowing the metallic tasting liquid to fill their mouth half way. A bit more than Otis drank, but they wanted to prove that they could handle it. They swallowed and handed the cup to Mama who took a sip then handed it to Baby.

Once each member had a sip the goblet was placed on the alter and the body was moved to the pile of brush where the second part of the ritual was preformed.

Mama and Rufus both held torches, standing on either side of the brush pile. Y/N stood next to Otis, listening as he chanted the final chant, a chant which seemed to hang in the air like a thick fog. When he finished he raised his hand to the sky and the brush pile was set ablaze, burning the sacrifice and ending the ritual.

That ritual will forever be burned into Otis's memory as the night he realized he liked having Y/N by his side, it was like an extra burst of energy making the ritual feel much more powerful. The fact that they joined in, drinking from the goblet... it was like they were an ethereal being that came to earth to share their power with him.

End of Chapter Six

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I know that some of the ritual stuff was taken from the other Cult Leader Otis post that I made, it was just too good not to put in here.

[nvrcmplt]

🌟 for tyler and nebka

Tyler and Rider :: damn, can u say room-mates that fall in love, any faster? i hate how nice this is, tyler's just so pro-rider it's mad. these two are like that couple someone finds on instagram and speculates them datin' cause they just always in each others back pocket. the fact rider keeps visiin' tyler even when he's been summoned by someone else in a different part of the city, hello??????

i love them, personally, the friendship and wherever it'll go for them is so good. i dunno if it's love but it's defo a platonic nature that's tyler got feelin' in his heart for rider, the attention and snooty attitude that gives in for him? yeah that makes him feel stupid special so he's smug about that but also the fact that rider doesn't treat him as some second choice in the sense of askin him about his life and magic talents. even if ty's not up the standard rider remembers in his life, he ain't like 'ya shite at it mate, better stop yeah?', instead he's just 'ho-oh that's how it is, okeydokey' but still asks questions anyway so ty can feel good explainin' his livelihood without judgement.

rider also being welcomed by the shop is a b ig thing cause ty's usually the one going out to places cause the shops so picky and protective of his company. trust is massively heightened on that alone so ty doesn't have to hide a part of himself with rider at all. their friendship atm is just so sweet, the closeness, the skinskip, the teasing on mutual sides, the magic talks - it's like the perfect sleepover mixture but for two grown ass adults at any time of day.

the genuine connection these two have make me happy. wherever it goes i'm ready, tyler's ready and rider's ready so we'll see what the future holds for them both.

Nebka and Pharaoh :: guardian monster's devotion to his born duty but also the growin' adoration of his pharaoh's interactions with him. not just a trophy beast but also a monster worth the pedastal to show his pharaoh's power and strength? fuck yeah i love this.

nebka's duty to ozy is out of this world, like ride or die kinda beast. he's got nothing else in his dna but serve ozy and keep him safe alive and dead, he has no end of contract here. that last ask though did explain a bit about how my sphinx is gunna work, born with his pharaoh's rise and dies with them once they are laid to rest. guardin' their tomb with curse and sand from their bones - buring them from the world until they've walked the threshold of the next life at the god's side.

i love the idea that ozy and nebka are the only ones that are able to converse, nebka's noises are not that of a human faced beast to those outside of the royal bloodline, he just makes lion sounds to their ears which makes sense for them to be in awe and flinch in his bestial presence. nebka can't talk to other beings outside of the pharaoh's blood so like even his wife, nor zateros could converse with him. zat's got a bit of a cheat though bein' a beast herself, she could translate enough for a one-sidedish conversation if she had too. but outside that nature, it'll be something hard to try and eavesdrop on them in the temple.

also like the idea that ozy will be the only one to ask of nebka to use his wings for whatever reason. he has no need to use them much for himself now that he is in the temple and at his pharaoh's side so for nebka, his wings are a mere decoration to show the connection of Ra and Horus to the Pharaoh's power.

also just came to be now, what if nebka's got a one in five chances of taking on his pharaoh's pain if it came toa fatal blow, eg; ozy bein' harmed that sudden pain for transfer to nebka wherever he is out of the mystical power of being the pharaoh's guardian. no matter the severity of that sudden switch, nebka could 'die' in ozy's place if his time wasn't meant to be. that'd be painful.

[onlyheretoread2]

Loving my storm part 5

2 weeks . The group had to camp for two week because they ran out of gas and Daryl would not let u walk. Some like Andrea and Lori complained but Rick agreed . But Rick stated that after 2 weeks the group was running out of food and the group had to move on.

It was decided to siphon gas from the truck and extra cans . Daryl would take his bike and storm reluctantly was pun in the rv. She hated being away from Daryl.

He clothes barely fit anymore. She was down to one white shirt and carol has put elastic on her Jeanes so she could still wear them

Storm was counting the days till little jaxon axle Dixon was due to arrive.

Daryl came up with the name one night thinking storm would laugh.

She loved it.

The group was only 3 hrs from fort Benning when the group came up on a road block.

Daryl rode to the front signing I love you to storm as he passed by. And through the block. He informed Dale he saw a way thru and the convoy processed. .

(the asl sign)

Halfway thru the convoy was stopped when the rv broke down.

"I said it... Didn't I say it!" Dale yelled before exiting

Everyone exited the rv to stand outside . Daryl walked up to storm . She looked pale and exhausted.

"baby?" He asked

"just tired I promise" "ur munchkin been kicking like hell"

Daryl put his hand on her belly as his son decided to make himself knownn.kick...kick...kick

"go test in the rv storm were gunna search cars " Shane stated. Storm went to lie down in the rv.

When she awoke it was to snarls. So she looked to the window seeing hundreds of walkers.

Storm stayed below the window till she heard rushed steps and the curtain piled back revealing her husband

"you ok?" He asked looking. Scared

"yeah .... What just happened"

"fuckin heard snuck up on us" ..."t dog hurt and Carol's kid ran off" he stated

"o God Sofia?" Where's carol"?

"outside"

"help me up" storm said grabbing his hand.

As she made her way outside she spotted Carrol rushing to her side.

Rick then appeared from the wood line. Without Sofia.

It was determined after Daryl,Rick,glen,and Shane went to the woods that the trail would be picked up tomarro. Carol was distraut . Daryl returned and storm noticed his boots.

"is that blood?"

He looked down

"we cut a walker open" "made sure he didn't get her" he said

"k let's go to bed gotta start early"

Everyone laid down and Daryl attempted to get in a car Dale stopped him.

"you and your wife take the rv"

"nah man were good" Daryl stated not wanting charity

"she's 8.5 months pregnant. She needs a bed ... Go"

"aight .... Babe come on"

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The next day everyone prepared to head out. Even storm Daryl didn't want her alone. Without him.

Everyone entered the woods and stayed close till a tent was found. Carol called for Sofia But no answer so Daryl entered and exited the tent stating the guy opted out. After that a church bell was heard.

The group found the church. But again no girl. Just four weird walkers.

Rick and Shane decided to take off .

"I'ma go with them ." Storm told daryl

"like hell"

"babe the more eyes the better. And I'm fine." She assured him

"ain't you I'm worried about." He said rubbing her belly

"ok" she said defeated

"I just don't want him to arrive and be away from you"

"ok " she said with a smile

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On the walk back the group was bickering and finally Daryl had enough.

"yall know what all this hoping and pryings gunna get ya? Nothin... That's what.we the only ones zen around here?

He turned back to storm and began to get closer to the high way when Andrea screamed

A girl popped out the woods hollaringbfor Lori . Carl got shot . She took Lori with her and told glen how to get to the house.

_____

When the group returned Daryl informed Dale as to what happened. He was not happy but let it go.

Tdog had a bad infection . He needed a doc asap.

Daryl approached storm

"I want you to go to that house . Probably safer there I'ma camp here and look some more."

Storms eyes teared"No I'm not leaving you."

"jax will be here soon you need rest . Please baby"

"ok" storm then entered the car after hungry kissing Daryl for minutes and went to the green home.

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When the small group enters the green house they were greeted by a brunette

"y'all close the gate? "

"yes ma'am "glen stated nervously

The girl smiled and introduced herself as maggie.

Glen and tdog were met with Patricia who talked to storm about her pregnancy while she stitched up his arm . When asked about the antibiotics glen clammed up storm asked....

"merles"?

"yea" glen said

Storm laughed and reface patricia

"he got the clap a lot" " liked weird bar girls"

Patricia looked at storm. And just burst out in laughter

"merles clap likely saved your life .

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soon Shane pulled up in a truck limping.

Handed off supplies to Hershel and went upstares

When he came back down his head was shaved and he had a piece of scalp missing.

Storm decided right then and there to never be alone with him.

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The following mornin the rumble of a motor cycle awoke storm.

She rushed outside fast as she could .

Daryl was already up the steps when he saw her.

"god I missed you" he said

"it's been 9 hours babe"

"yeah but he could've easily made it in that time. "

Storm just smiled.

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3 days later

Storm awoke in her tent with pain in her sides and back. Sho awoke Daryl and he got carol. Carol suggested getting Hershel and Hershel checked storm and guaranteed she was in fact in labour. It's normal for baby's to be a few weeks early apparently.

After 27 hours storm gave birth to a beautiful little man.

JAXON AXLE DIXON (lil ax)

5 lbs even

19 inches

brighted eyes ever seen on a baby.

Storm was released from hershals care 3 days later but told to take it easy. Daryl went back to looking for Sofia the very next day.

Storm was nursing when she suddenly got a ping of pain in her chest but couldn't pin point it. When dark rolled around and then into the next morning she began to panic pacing around camp with 5 day old jax in a sling.

"where is he?" She asked Rick.

All of a sudden Andrea started to scream "WALKERS!"

Rick and a few men raced to the scene telling storm to stay back. When they got to the walked Andrea decided to show off and attempt to shoot. All that was hear was "NOOOO."

Before storm could thing she handed Jax to Lori and took off noticing Rick held one and Shane held the other.

Once close enough she recognized both and her veins went cold.

Daryl and sofia

Andrea had grazed Daryl and hit Sofia in the arm.

_____

Both now in the house storm had retrieved Jax and headed in after informing carol.

The bullet just grazed Daryl but he had an arrow wound and was getting stitched up.

Sofia's arm was broken so it needed immobilization.

Andrea got what came to her in the for of storms boot in her face.

When Daryl regained composure he demanded to see storm and Jax . Luckily they were right behind him. He thanked hershals after he was done and ushered everyone out except his family.

"I was so scared" storm cried

"I'm sorry ... I feel and Sofia pulled me up the embankment after we were both knocked out"

"is Jax ok" he asked

Storm nodded placing Jax on the bed between them as they both kissed then passed out.

Over the next 5 weeks Shane deteriorated . He unlocked the barn without permission causing a trapped heard to spill out.

After words hershals took off .

Rick and glen went to find him and Lori got impatient.

She approached the Dixon camp.

"Daryl I need a favor. " She said

"what" he said tiredly jaxon had kept both of them up with colic

"hershals took off Rick and glen still aren't back yet"

"and how's that my problem"

"I need you to go get them " she said demandingly

"fuk that I got more important shit to worry about" he spat rocking a fussy jax

"how can u be so selfish"

"Selfish"!!!"

"your bitch went window shopping. He wants to die let him. I already found Sofia I'm done being an errand boy"

By then Jax was screaming so storm woke up and ran out thinking the worst. Only to be met with her screaming baby and pissed husband.

"what the fuck do you want Lori"?

"I simply asked....

"you didn't ask shit you demanded. Were done being errand boys we have Jax now and don't you ever call my husband selfish again.He took a GODDAMN BULLET AND AN ARROW . for it and the only thank you he got was from carol. Now if you excuse me Jax is hungry.

Storm then took Jax and latched him to her only to turn around to a still there Lori.

"we both have children . You just had yours mine is months away. .....

"there's a difference... I had my husband's baby ur having Shane's. Not my problem."

With that Lori stomped away.

Over the next 2 weeks the tension in the house grew so storm and Daryl kept there now 7 week old away from it. Carol approached Daryl one night.

"I can take a baby shift if u need a break" she said

"thanks" Daryl handed over Jax and went to sit.

The next night a heard came thru.

"you get him safe no matter what ok"

"don't you dare leave us. " Storm cried

"I have to help" "I'll find you" with that he kidded her and Jax and ran to his bike. After what felt like hours he looked to the home not seeing storm or Jax and he thought the worst. He speaks off the farm to the highway hoping they made it out. When he arrived he found everyone but them.

Soon though he heard his sons cry and ran to the woods to find a passed out storm with jaxon screaming. She was helped to the cars and Daryl packed his bike into tdaogs truck to hold his wife . They again set off for fort Benning.

[earth-ambassador-jim]

My favorite of yours is the lost souls au (where Merlin kidnapps young Jim and Barbara becomes Morgana's dark champion) really creative world building filled with delicious delicious angst.

Thanks! I really like that one quite a lot too!

I honestly never expected it to take off the way it did, it was just supposed to be a dabble, then a series of oneshots, but it actually started weaving together really well. It's a different style of story telling to explore bouncing back and forth between the past and present. It's also been fun completely chucking out the cannon plot and seeing how the characters grow in different circumstances.

I have the next chapter mostly done. The best wizard will be making an appearance.

[looonnamoon]

Huehue

Pro! Bakugou x College! Reader headcanons

Bc I need a stress reliever

Kinda short but whatever

Enjoy sweets!

[Unedited]

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- you were a college student, making it decently though but still you lived very strictly

- he was a pro hero, making over 6 figures MONTHLY and lived a lavish life

- do you see any similarities in reasoning why you two got together? No? Me neither. But you still did.

-and it's fun!

- you two met at a museum that you worked at.

- you were the tour guide to a private tour around the museum, leading pro hero Dynamite.

- you would think that he would want to go alone, but turns out he liked talking to someone about the artworks there and speak his mind

-he also liked to look you up and down while you spoke, hanging on every word you spoke.

- he also liked how you both giggly sneaked to a private area where you made out for a bit until his tour was over.

-...so your first meeting and eventual relationship started off oddly, but the both of you were happy either way.

- after the first date you two had, at a nice Cafe (surprisingly to you because you thought he just wanted to make put and leave but this happened), you had exchanged numbers and learned more than what the public sees of the both of you.

- you weren't exactly the most talkative person I the world and he was

- but there was so much to find out about the two of you, it was amazing.

- you thought this relationship would last only a month or two but now you're on your 2nd year together!

- and there are some things you developed throughout your relationship

.

- when bakugou found out your living space and how much you had, he decided to help out, even with your request not to, he just couldn't help but buy you a new larger apartment and maybe buy you a new laptop (cuz that peice of shit the school provided you was meant to help you all year? Bitch, that shit couldn't even last a week tf)

- bakugou also likes to stay over at your place a lot, especially when your stressed.

- while you worked hard on your school work, bakugou will make you healthy meals to keep you going throughout the day. As well as making you take breaks every two hours or so (by lifting you off of your chair and cuddling you, try to get out, I dare you)

- the times when you get frustrated with a certain topic or question, he's always there to help you.

- he will be as gentle as possible with you and while planting soft kisses all over your shoulder and cheeks, he will tell you such reassuring things and will try to help you figure out the question

"Cmon, baby, don't say that, you ain't an idiot."

"Cmon, let's try this again okay?"

"Yes, of course you can do it, you're a strong person you hear that?"

"Yeah and you ain't gunna let some stupid question bring you down, you hear me?"

"Hell yeah! Let's go kick this chemistries homeworks ass!!"

- Usually it'll go like that.

- he also will pick you up every day after school, no matter how many looks you'll get from walking to a famous pro heros car, getting in, and giving him a peck on the cheek in thanks

- at this point, you didn't care. Neither did he.

- he also likes to take you out on extravagant dates from time to time, because of his and your busy schedule

- you both like to call eachother everyday when you cant see eachother, usually before and after school so that bakugou knows your safe (and he wants to hear your voice in the morning-)

- when you do have time together however

- snuggles and breakfast in bed no matter what

- kissing showers all the way

- and seeing bakugou in his underwear in the morning bc he knows u like that

- and you wearing sum underwear and only his shirt because you know he likes that too

- and when you arnt looking, he'll snap a pic of you in the morning, half awake and in his shirt

- a reminder of how lucky he is to have someone as beautiful as you ♡

[symphonicsoul]

⋯✧・♪♫♪・✧⋯ Ah there's a pain at the center of his chest as the young grumbles. It's almost like he's listening to his liege grumble at his scolding all over again. A young human is replaced by the body of pale and red in his mind for a moment as he crosses his arms over his chest and sighs.

"Listen, kiddo, I didn't say any of that and I don't very much appreciate you putting words in my mouth. I don't really give a damn if you aren't happy that I followed or not. I did and now you're stuck with me until we get home. Be pissed at me all you want, and my name's not orange. It's Sinfonia."

He's pausing for a moment as he moves his hands through the air as if conducting an invisible chorus as he sounds again.

"Like Symphony. You humans have those don't you? Sinfonia, not orange."

Still he listens to the child's plight before he rolls his eyes at him and returns his arms to being crossed over his chest.

"You ain't been here very long, have you? I think Pilvi said you just got here. So okei - yeah- your gung-ho hope makes sense. Look, kid. You can't go around Wonderland, swinging your sword around expecting to get what you want - and you can't go around threatening people because sooner or later you're going to threaten someone who doesn't think you're very threatening and then you're going to be in a whole heap of trouble you don't want."

He sighs as he shifts his weight from one side to the other, worn combat boots moving against the dirt as he does.

"Coming at folks, sword drawn, isn't something most people take very kindly to and honestly for just getting here - count yourself lucky. At least you can understand what's going on. As for finding your friend, I didn't say shit about making you give up on her. Do I look heartless to you? It took me twelve years to find my nephew and my husband. I'm the last person whose going to tell you to give up, but I dunno maybe stop being a dumbass about it. You ain't gunna find her if you die, idiot."

For a moment, Ling is caught up on the word home. What home? He doesn't have one here. He has a room he stays in, that's it. His real home is in Xing where he should be right now with Lan Fan. It's an insult to say this is anything close to a home.

Ling can imagine Edward being upset (maybe) about him not returning but not...Pilvi? He doesn't recognize that name. He doesn't know many people here, so Pilvi must be a nickname for one of the few people he does know.

He really doesn't like the way Orange carries on, scolding him about his ways of getting information and going on to try to give advice. As if Ling really needs any. It was just one slip up. He's been decent with his other attempts at getting information. That's to say, he hasn't been beaten like this before. He doesn't always get the results he wants but usually comes out physically alright.

Ling grumbles, "I don't care if it's dangerous. I do not appreciate you following me."

It reminds him of Gramps and how he used to follow him to protect him, make sure he was safe. He doesn't have the old man anymore. Reminders of him just make him ache even more. It also makes him more determined to find Lan Fan, because he can't afford to lose anymore.

He does, however, take a deep breath like Orange suggests and lowers himself to his knees, not taking his eyes off the other and using his sword to help him stay a little upright.

"Listen, Orange, I know what you're thinking. 'This kid is after the impossible.' 'This is hopeless.' 'He's going to get himself killed.'"

Ling wouldn't be surprised if the people who see him come and go think things like that or are beginning to. He doesn't expect anyone to understand.

"But I'm not giving up. I can't. I don't care what anyone says. I refuse to let my childhood friend die out here!"

And if a bit of desperation slips through his voice...well. Ling will use the excuse that it's his lack of energy making him sound such a way.

[imagines-she-writes]

Plot: You & Eddie have been together for a a few years now and your brother Mox teases him for not putting a ring on it.....

Warnings: fluff , swearing...

'Soo...when are you gunna put a ring on my sisters finger then?...cus I ain't gettin' any younger '

Eddie blushed hard as Renee slapped her husband upside of the head 'ow!'

'Jon! Honestly Eddie ignore him....hes just must be on his man period and the filter between his mouth and his brain is outta action'

'You mean he had one to begin with?'

Y/N came bustling through the patio doors with plates of food ready to bbq.

'And for your information dear brother...just how long did it take for you to marry Renee? Hmm..?'

'Smart ass' jon grumbled.

Eddie and Renee chuckled. Eddie set the food onto the grill and handed you a beer.

You had met Eddie through Jon and had thought he was funny & sweet. You two had hit it off right from the start but Eddie was too nervous to ask you out. It wasnt untill Renee suggested that her Jon you & Eddie went for a double date that you two went for a date just the two of you. Eddie pulled out all the stops that day taking you to walk shelter dogs & play arcades. Simple but you loved it. Every month since Eddie had taken you out on a date night as promised.

Jon was happy that you had found someone decent who respected you and treated you like an absolute queen.

'Now wheres my beautiful Nora?' You asked plonking down next to Eddie.

'She's napping right now. Teething is a dick'

'Aww poor thing' cooed Eddie.

After eating and drinking and catching up you all said your goodbyes making plans to do something all together again soon.

In the car Eddie was quieter than usual.

'Babe...what's wrong?' You pried gently, hand on his leg.

Eddie sighed deeply. 'Ya know i love you right?'

Your brow furrowed 'of course i do...and i love you too....is this about what Jon said earlier?'

'I guess....but he's right though. I shoulda wifed you up years ago...'

'Maybe but we are happy arent we? We love each other so who cares we arent married?'

You silently cursed your brother although you knew he was coming from a good place.

When you pulled into the drive Eddie turned to face you.

' I love you Y/N....and I promise that when the time is right...I will put a ring on your finger and wifey you up'

'Ohh Eddie....please dont take my idiot brothers words to heart.. it will happen we want it to happen..ok?' You reassured him.

'C'mon I want to spoon you all night my little cuddly bear'. To you there was something safe and reassuring about being in Eddie's arms. His hugs were legendary. They made you feel safe secure and loved.

A few weeks passed and you noticed Eddie was acting strange. Secret phone calls and disapperaring for hours on end. You would be lying if it didnt worry you.

'You ok Y/N? You seem kinda distracted'

'Yeah...no....I don't know Renee. '

'Spill c'mon. You look like you haven't slept in days...' you sighed.

'I think Eddie is cheating on me.'

Renee's face dropped 'okay.. not what i was expecting.... what makes you say that? ...or think that? '

You shrugged. It sounded stupid but you couldnt stop this gut feeling that something was up.

'Ever since Jon made a comment about us not getting married he's been acting super weird ya know? Like constantly reassuring me he loves me, but acting super shady like secret phone calls and being gone at weird times that I know arent work related...' you couldnt help the stray tears that fell.

'Damn it!' You mumbled wiping your tears. You hated crying let alone crying infront of others.

'Ohh sweetie. I doubt hes cheating in you. And Jon's an ass for sticking his nose in. But trust me....Eddie's not cheating hunny....he'd be dead if he was...' you both chuckled at that comment.

Renee grinned to herself ... 'lets go shopping get our nails done our hair the lot ... we deserve it after that I quit match'

You shuddered internally remembering the bloody match.

Hitting the shops with Renee you relaxed and got a manicure and your hair done. You both stopped for a coffee.

Your phone buzzed.

* mad king 👑* I love you baby.... meet me at the cliff top bar at 7.30pm. Wear your new dress too.

How did Eddie know you had brought a new dress? Renee!

'Renee!...'

Mean while...

'Bro this has to be perfect ok? Like nothing can wrong...oh god i feel sick...what if she refuses and i look a fool!?'

'You mean more than you do already?'

'Real funny Mox... '

'Relax dude of course shes gunna say yes...'

To say Eddie was nervous would be an understatement. He was panicking. What if you didnt show? Or you said no?.

He had put so much effort into making tonight special he had neglected you admittedly so that wasn't helping his nerves.

'Dude Renee said that their now getting ready..go shower and all that'

'Good idea'

'Y/N... wowee you hot tamale...look at auntie Y/N Nora '

You smiled. You looked great and felt amazing.

' I dont know why im going...'

'Because you love him...and something tells me you will regret it if you dont'

'Okay....what's going on. You and Jon have been acting shady all day...'

'My lips are sealed'

'Of course they are' You mumbled to yourself. Right on time you pulled up to the cliff top bar. You locked the car and looked around for Eddie.

'Y/N'

You spun on your heel to see Eddie standing there all dressed up in a suit. A boquet of flowers in hand..

'Eddie...whats going on?'

Eddie came over to you in a few strides.' Im glad you came...'

'Well you can thank Renee for that'

'You look amazing. Although you always do...shall we walk?'

'Sure' Eddie held your hand as you both walked along the cliff top. 'Follow me'

'Where are we going?' You asked.

'You'll see' he grinned.

After a few minutes you came to an empty spot. There was fairy lights strung up and a picnic blanket laid on the ground with various food and a wine. Very romantic. Soft music was playing gently in the background.

'What's this?'

'This my Queen is for you...'

'Ohh Eddie its beautiful ' you gasped.

You both sat down & he poured you a drink each.

'Im sorry I've been abit of a dick'

' I thought you didnt want me and was having an affair '

'What?! No! No way baby I'd never do that. Ever. I love you.'

'I love you too' you smiled.

'Wanna dance?'

'Sure' Eddie helped you up to your feet pulling you closer to him. You swayed together enjoying every moment. You noticed how sweaty Eddie was his heart was racing, palms sweating.

'Babe are you ok? Your sweating buckets'

'Ohh ha ha yeah im fine could you get me a drink baby please'

'Sure'. You left your spot in Eddies arms starting to get worried about your love.

How ever when you turned around...

'Y/N you mean the world to me. I would be lost without you by my side. You're my biggest supporter. I wanna be with you for the rest of my life. You make me the happiest luckiest dude alive...will you marry me?'

You gasped....this was not expected. your hand flew to your mouth.'Yes! Oh my god yes!'

Eddie couldn't stop the grin that spread on his face as he slipped the ring on your finger..

''I love you Eddie"

'I love you too darlin'" you embraced your new fiancee.

'About damn time too!'

'You was in on this?' You exclaimed.

'Yeah...Eddie was soo nervous...it was sickening...what if Y/N doesnt come? What if Y/N says no...drove me nuts.'

You couldnt help but chuckle.

You all celebrated your engagement with champagne on the cliff top with Jon and Renee.

' it's true babe. I was sick with nerves. I thought you wouldnt turn up so i roped Renee in to help '

'Im glad you did...hubby'

'Heres to us' you toasted planning a wedding in your head already.

Okayy so that was it! I'm new too all of this so please bear with me whilst I get into my swing! Much love!

[nvrcmplt]

"Oh yikes, man. Promise you here, never have to worry about that in this area. Everyone's like in their eighties and more vigilant. My doors always welcome for a parcel if you ain't gunna be in too. I'll hold onto it for ya any day." Tyler understood that lack of trust in people, but this area was a great one. Many nosy-window watchers but they dare not speak about what they see unless it's in the café at 7am for the gossip book clubs. Tyler will slowly introduce Mika to them all, the elderly are the best in this area.

"Nice to meet ya Mika." Tyler was all smiles himself, settled on the sofa, after taking his jacket off and taking the beer in offering. Noting the strength in the man, biceps were watched shamelessly - it's been a while since he's been to the gym and that made him wanna go back tonight. He might do that later. "Cheers." A bottle tilt in the others' direction before he swigged the liquid down with a satisfied sigh. Oh - cold beer. Perfection.

"What? She did?" That candle was a good one too, feck. "Man - if she didn't forgive you for that candle, I'm going to say good for you." That had a touch of magic, trust magic in its scent. To trigger one's inner thoughts and to release it. Tyler was just guessing the issue was a lack of communication, always worked in the past but for this? A shame. "Man, come by the shop tomorrow or something, I'll give you a refund. I sold that candle in fall in confidence you'll be happy again." Tyler laughed only slight, sitting back himself and taking in the place with a quick sweep.

"Ah - yeah yeah. Passed down the family tree almost, the candle business. The building's like five - six hundred? In age." He nodded with a smile. "She's a sweet place - living space above it too." Tyler was proud of that place, one of the many things he could never part with. Would give his life up for it in a heartbeat. "The business in this city is around two years old though - I used to have a HQ in Devon - moved to London, then when the money rolled in. It was hard not to throw stores up everywhere I could."

"How about you? Wha'ya do for a livin'?"

His neighbor seemed quite friendly, and Mika felt less awkward than before. He allowed him inside while he secured the box at the entrance of his modest apartment, giving an eye to the corridor before he closed the door behind them. There was still a rather friendly smile plastered onto his lips. “You’re far more honest than my previous neighbors.” He explained while he led him further inside, into the living room more precisely. There was nothing much there except old furniture, and a buzzing TV that cruelly needed to be replaced. “They used to steal whatever I was ordering, so I kinda stopped doing that.”

He showed the couch to his guest and headed to the open kitchen, where he retrieved two fresh bottles of beer from his fridge. He would keep them for special occasions, or whenever his brother was visiting. He uncapped them with a skilled gesture of his wrist, and gave one bottle to Tyler. He eventually sat down and paused, his blue eyes falling onto his features. “Tyler… Oh shit, you’re right! I think I never introduced myself either, I’m Mika.” He eventually chirped while he smiled even brighter than before, before he felt a bit of shame invading his whole mind. 

“Oh yeah… I remember now. I wanted to buy something for my ex.” He chuckled; the candle was super nice and Tyler had been a good help. She took it… But after another night together, she had dumped him for good. He sighed and pressed his back to the couch. “We eventually broke up.” Perhaps for the best; now he had more money to eat. “Your shop is really cool. Have you had it for a long time?” he eventually asked.