#and i want him and hara to have this sort of relationship that starts out highly antagonistic and cools off into something like banter

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how do i make anbu!kakashi and anbu!hara argue like immature little shits at any given opportunity while also making it realistic for them to trust and rely on each other as squadmates. how the everloving FUCK do i balance that dynamic.

[captain-violence]

Really no one asked for a post but here is a post on:

ImaHana headcanons!!

When they met in middle school, it was a spark at first glance. Definitely not love more like...interest? Imayoshi could see the dirty and the ugly before Hanamiya even said a word. Hanamiya hated it and therefore hated him. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.

The start of the relationship was simple. Imayoshi wanted to see how far he could go with shaping this individual and Hanamiya wanted to see 1) what this weirdo is all about and 2) how can he use it against him/other people. (Imayoshi did think Hanamiya was real pretty though)(( and easy to manipulate. Boy was he wrong))

Definitely an on and off kind of relationship. Especially during high-school considering they had other stuff going on in their lives. Studies, basketball. Not that Hanamiya needs to study a lot but he gets comfort in solitude and he knows where/how to reach Imayoshi anyways.

Hanamiya calls him Shoi and Imayoshi calls him Mako-chan because he thinks it's funny.

Takes a couple of years in university to stabilize their relationship but if someone were to ask they would both say they have been together since middle school.

Different aesthetics boyfriends. Imayoshi is proper and put together. Casual but proper. Hanamiya is tattoos, dark clothes and piercings. (In their adult years)

Imayoshi ends up working as a state agent of sorts, Hanamiya is a nurse because he can hurt people under the guise of helping them (Hi I'm a CNA and I think nursing would rly fit him lol)

Hanamiya is a cat person. Imayoshi is a goldfish person.

They like watching horror movies together and laugh about how stupid/unrealistic they are. Hanamiya loves gore movies because he doesn't have to think, just watch, and Imayoshi loves psychological horror.

Hanamiya sleeps with two covers because he is always cold (because his heart is).

They get married at one point but it's mostly because ' I tolerate you'( I.e I love you and I want to spend my life with you.) It's nothing extravagant. Imayoshi doesn't really propose. More like asks if they should get married. Casual conversation. Courthouse wedding with Hanamiya's mother and Imayoshi's little sister as witnesses. They do keep the pictures framed in their living room.

Hanamiya's mother loves her son in law, he is the perfect match for her son. Someone who brings out the best in him.

Imayoshi's father has taken a distance from them but his little sister loves Makoto and has gotten help with homework on multiple occasions. Hanamiya is a surprisingly good teacher when he wants to be.

They're just not really people who want kids and they're content with that.

Touou and kirisaki team knew they were definitely hooking up/in a relationship but are wise enough to not say anything. (Hara may have hinted but got kicked)

They are each other's first. But not their only.

Imayoshi loves hearing Hanamiya sing. Hanamiya hates hearing Imayoshi sing. Not only is he tone deaf but he gets the lyrics wrong (probably on purpose).

Same size shirts, not the same sized pants/underwear.

They play online games/video games together. (Sly-fox and Misto-kun romance)

Hanamiya definitely had mental health issues. (Depression, feelings of mania, sadistic tendencies etc etc) Imayoshi knows and has seen him in high highs and low lows and Hanamiya trusts Imayoshi to never use it against him. And he hasn't. Because they can get pretty low but not THAT low.

Rarely fight, small arguments and witty remarks are common but don't really leave a mark. Definitely the people who can go to bed angry though and keep it up until one of them (Imayoshi) says sorry.

Play basketball together on occasion. 1on1 usually ends in a pile on the ground, laughing because Hanamiya is openly cheating (for fun).

Inside jokes galore. Side glances and snickers at things only they understand.

They both cheat a lot when playing card games.

Thank you for the question!! Hope I can covert you into ImaHanaism hahaha. @wsknbfanaccnt

[skylarmoon71]

Miguel O' Hara (Across the Spiderverse) - AU: Chapter 11

The new job was all you’d hoped for. 

Your coworkers were nice, the position was great, and for once you felt like you were enjoying yourself.

Everything was nice, at least it should have been.

“I know this situation is sudden, but I know you’re in need of a job and we have more than enough openings. I looked over your credentials and you’re almost overqualified. You can start whenever you’d like.”

After your little freak out. Miguel gathered your papers as he was giving you a rundown of the position. You’re ecstatic for a job, that’s a given, but learning of his identity, it wasn’t an easy pill to swallow.

“Do you want the job?”

You blink.

“Y-Yes! Yes I do!”

Miguel smiled.

“Then it’s yours.”

He stepped forward, and when he lifted his hand to touch your cheek, you flinched, taking a step back. He looked a bit confused at the reaction. All you could do was look at the floor, you couldn’t even get yourself to look at him.

“G-Given what I know, I-I think it’s best that our relationship remains professional moving forward.”

That was your fear talking, you know it. It’s one thing talking with a stranger about life, you had the ease of ignorance on your side. But knowing his identity, that seemed to bring all sorts of worries, ones that you weren’t ready to deal with.

You’re scared.

A part of you expected him to object, maybe even kick you out of the office, out of his life.

“Alright.”

His tone sounded suspiciously calm. You knew it could not have been easy to hear what you were saying, but he accepted regardless. All you could give was a nod, eyes still low.

“Can you start tomorrow?”

“Y-Yes sir.”

“Great, I’ll see you tomorrow at nine. My secretary will send you all the necessary documents you need to fill out.”

He stepped away, and you hadn’t even taken the documents you brought in, just raced out the room.

That had all happened a week ago.

You thought that Miguel would ice you out, but he hadn’t. On your first day, he checked in on you, just to make sure you were comfortable.

The second day he brought you lunch, you supposed as a payback for all the times you fed him.

One the third day you made a trip to his office, and he gave a reassuring smile, as if he understood everything. Why you’d run, why you’re scared, why you chose professionalism over the clear feelings to both of you share.

You knew you didn’t deserve it. You went through all that trouble, stood up to your supervisor yet after one clear discovery, it had taken you right back to the beginning.

One step forward, two steps back you supposed.

Before you know it, you’re in your third week of working.

Things have never been better. This is your dream job with your dream salary and dream coworkers.

Everything feels like a dream.

Yet, you no longer had a certain vigilante on your side. Since he’d revealed his identity, he hadn’t showed up at your apartment and you know that’s more for your peace of mind.

You can no longer address him as Mr. Spiderman, because you know who it is behind the mask and he’s powerful. Financially and physically. Miguel is possibly the most honest, caring selfless human being you’ve ever met. If anyone deserves to be a billionaire, it’s him. You know there is nothing you have to worry about. He’s shown you time after time that he’s trustworthy.

So maybe your fear is not of him, but yourself. It’s all well and good for him being a superhero, but every part of you is terrified that a day may come where his secret might be revealed and it would be because of you. What if someone found out and used you as leverage, better yet, what if you’re forced to tell someone or everyone who he really is? If you’d ever betrayed Miguel, it would kill you.

You’re scared, terrified.

Maybe that’s why you’re now lingering in front of his office with a folder filled with reports. His door opens, and you look up.

Miguel seems surprised.

“You’re still here?”

You nod with a bashful smile.

“I lost track of time working, so I figured I’d just bring it to you.”

You’re fidgeting in place and he seems just as nervous. Despite it, he steps back, ushering you inside.

“T-Thanks again for the job. You really saved my butt.”

You’d say just about anything to remove that lingering awkwardness. You place the file on his desk.

“You don’t have to be so stiff around me. I’d never do anything to hurt you (Y/N).”

There’s pain in his tone, almost like it hurts that he has to remind you of that fact.

You feel horrible.

You turn.

“I know. I know that Miguel. I’m..I’m sorry..”

You’ve been handling the entire situation so terribly.

He just takes a step closer, shaking his head.

“I understand and I don’t blame you. This isn’t an easy secret to have. So if you want that space, then I’m fine with it.”

It’s almost a bit infuriating how understanding and kind he is. You internally laugh at your thoughts.

“Friends.”

Miguel says, holding out his hand.

It’s hard, you know that. He just wants you to feel comfortable.

You smile.

“Friends.”

You agree, reaching over and taking his hand. You both give a firm shake, and after a moment he pulls away.

You should leave, ensure that nothing happens to compromise this relationship because if you don’t have him in your life, you’d feel lost. It’s possible he’s thinking the same thing, but he just lingers there, looking at you with that longing he’d worn the very day you’d told him that you needed to keep that distance. Just for a moment, no one says or does a thing, it’s just the sounds of your breathing in the space.

Miguel’s eyes drop to your lips, and you swallow. He does the same, shifting in place for a second. It’s only when he begins to slowly get closer you feel your heart pick up. You should say something, but you can’t get your voice to do much.

He’s moving so slowly, and with each inch that disappears, your heart moves to a quicker rhythm. His taller form is slightly bent, and when your breaths mingle, your mind is blank. He doesn’t do much, doesn’t even really touch you. It’s just a feather light kiss against your lips. You almost think you’ve imagined the entire thing.

He parts, and when his eyes flicker open, your breath staggers and you make a grab at his collar, pulling him back in for a firmer touch. All he has the chance to do is let out a soft sound before your lips are moving desperately against his own.

His hand moves around your waist, and you’re lifted off the ground momentarily. Miguel swipes his hand and you hear a few items on his desk hit the floor as he places you there, still returning those hurried kisses just as deeply as you.

You make a tug at his suit jacket, and he pulls away, panting as he discards it immediately. Once it’s gone, one of his hands slides in the knot of his tie, and when he easily slides it out of the collar, you’re a bit impressed, definitely turned on.

In a matter of seconds his lips are against you again, and you wrap your legs around his hips when he leans in a bit more firmly. Your bodies are pressed so closely together, and between your hungry kisses, you manage to get a few buttons of your blouse open. This time when Miguel pulls back his lips move to the now exposed skin. Your hands are gripping at the shirt on his back as you let out a few shaky moans.

It feels so good.

He feels so good.

He’s placing kisses on every spot he can find and your fingers slide into his hair.

You don’t want him to stop, not now, not ever. Your needy sounds make him groan, and this time when he pulls away you pray it’s to rip your panties off and bury himself inside of you.

Alas, fate had other plans.

Ring!!!!

The sound makes you both jolt in place, and the insistent ringing of his office phone draws both your attention. Your gaze shifts to where your hands are and you just barely hear Miguel curse under his breath.

The position you’re both in is every definition of scandalous. Your legs slowly unhook from his hips and you bite your lip when his eyes move from you to the phone. It takes a moment for your breathing to return to normal, and when it does, he finally, begrudgingly reaches for the phone.

“Yes.”

He sounds irritated, not that you can blame him.

Apparently he has a late night meeting in an hour, that’s what it sounds like.

“Thank you Lyla.”

The dial tone sounds and he places the phone down with another grumble. His hands are still pressed to the desk at the sides of your hips. Your legs are dangling off the edge, palms slightly behind you keeping you upright. You straighten, and the action removes any distance that was there between you and Miguel.

He still hasn’t pulled away.

Now that you’re both in a more rational state of mind, what was about to happen becomes real. You gulp. Because you were the one who wanted the distance, yet all it took was one small kiss and you’d literally started ripping his clothes off.

Miguel looks down, you can see the guilt on his face.

“I’m sorry..”

You shake your head, cupping his cheeks. His eyes are closed, almost like he’s afraid to look at you. Your thumb brushes his cheek.

“Please, just look at me.”

His eyes flicker open, and you can’t help but smile. You were so distracted earlier than you hadn’t realized that his eyes had changed color. The ruby hues show so much.

“I..I don’t want to lose you..”

He pleads.

“You won’t lose me..we just..we need to talk after you’re done.”

Right now isn’t the best given your state, and he has a meeting.

He nods, head dropping on your shoulder and you run your hands through his hair. You can feel the way his body relaxes at the gesture. He carries so much, yet you know there are times he just wants someone to lean on. Someone to convey all of his troubles to.

Now you realize just how difficult it was when you told him that you wanted to keep that professional space between the both of you. After all those days you both spent talking, confiding, joking, depending on each other, it’s impossible.

“I’ve got you.”

At the moment, it feels like that’s all he needs. 

[elliottchezits]

2ND KNY OC TIME YAYAAYYAYSYDJFKCKK-

I know I already included some facts about him in the pic but I'm still going to type stuff about him lmao

Like I said on Hannei's post, I am not from Japan and I'm not knowledgeable on their language, so if I get something wrong, I'm sorry

Name:

Kagerō Hara

His first name Kagerō (かげろう or カゲロウ), also spelled Kagerou, is the Japanese word for "heat haze" (陽炎) or "mayfly" (蜉蝣 or 蜻蛉)

[Ignore the fact I forgot to make the o in his name's this ō]

While his last name Hara 原(はら) means meadow.

Current Age:

17

Birthday:

December 3rd

Gender + Pronouns:

Male, He/Him

Species:

Human

Rank:

Tsuchinoe

Breathing Style:

Breath of the Weasel

A breathing style inspired by the Japanese mythical creature, Kamaitachi. It has six forms. Kagero came up with it by himself, derived from Wind breathing.

Relationship + Sexuality:

Single and ready to mingle (kill me that was hurtful to type). Demiromantic.

Weapons:

Kusarigama

Kusarigama is his main weapon. A sickle attached to a long chain.

He has smaller weapons though like daggers and a Tekko-Kagi laced with wisteria poison.

Miscellaneous items he carries with him though are matches, a lighter, a tin of gasoline/oil and wisteria powder.

Personality:

Kagero is a very extroverted person but very blunt. He doesn't mean to be rude! He just.. isn't the brightest. Very outgoing and active, always at least interacting with someone or keeping himself busy with training or hobbies. He's a gentleman as well, mama raised him right type of gentleman. Confident but not egotistical. He's a bit of a blabber mouth, he tries to keep quiet but like it ends up failing. An absolute nerd when it comes to japanese mythical creatures. Always puts his family first, no questions asked.

He's a bit reckless though and oddly violent. That violence is only towards demons of course. One of his flaws is that he always rushes in. His determination is admirable but my god this guy is gonna die faster if he just keeps attacking 💀 he gets better though. That plays along with his slight lack of patience, he wants things to end as quickly as possible so he can get to another mission. A bit greedy and a huge spender, love language is gift giving frfr. Nosy, and is upfront about it too.

Backstory:

Kagerō and his little sister, Akemi, lived in a nice little village with their grandparents, parents sadly passing away due to natural causes. Kagerō used to work at his grandparents' restaurant but only to help. Serving the orders to the customers, occasionally hearing the gossip from locals and visitors. The most peculiar ones were about demons. How odd, but it's nice to know that there are people interested in myths just like him. Every once a month, Kagerō and Akemi would visit their parents' graves to pay respects and just chat for a while, have a little picnic as well.

The rumors about a demon were starting to get even more intense, Kagerō chalked it up to just paranoia until he heard something about the graveyard. Dug up graves have been spotted with the bodies in them gone. Of course he was starting to get worried, what sort of maniac would steal the dead bodies of people's loved ones? So one particular night, he did the smart (dumb) thing to do. Wait until his grandparents and little sister fall asleep, sneak out and catch the criminal in the act! He took a lamp with him, careful not to step on any of the graves as he walked. That's when he heard it, a sickeningly loud and squelching noise, followed by a few crunches. To his horror, the rumors were true. It was a demon. A demon was digging up graves and eating up the corpses. His parents' graves are one of them. Furious, he yelled at the demon.. and proceeded to fist fight with it. The demon was pretty frail and weak, but still stronger than the average human.

Akemi had actually followed him, scared out of her mind while holding her own lantern, decorated in wisteria flowers. One thing led to another and Kagerō just shoved the wisteria into the demon's mouth, poisoning it. He was tired but did his best to stay conscious so he could take Akemi back home. Both got the scolding of their lives but it was later revealed that their grandparents are retired demon slayers. Both trained the two about the wind breathing. Akemi was successful while Kagerō made a few changes to better suit him.

Extra:

- His favorite food is Uiro. He has a massive sweet tooth.

- Freaked out by the Wind Hashira ngl

- The top of his uniform originally belonged to another demon slayer he knew. He saw how uncomfortable she was with it and offered to switch. They were the same size so it was successful.

- Friends with Hannei! He maybe even has the tiniest crush on them.

- Regularly talks about brutal ways on how to kill a demon with Hannei.

- He keeps his hair long because Akemi loves playing and styling it. (Got pissed this one time a demon was able to cut it lol)

- He'd be great friends with Mitsuri!... If he wasn't so freaked out by the Serpent Hashira. Respectfully.

- Likes giving fun nicknames to everyone he meets. (Tanjiro = lucky, Zenitsu = deer boy, Hannei = Hare, etc.)

- Admired Rengoku Kyojuro a lot, he even wanted to train with him one day.

[nebulouscoffee]

10, 15, 35, 43 for the Trek ask game?

Thank youuuu and sorry for the late answer! Love these questions <3

10. Which alien pet would you most want for your own?

Honestly I have always been very charmed by Worf's childhood pet domesticated targ (portrayed by Russian wild boar Emmy-Lou😂) - but I would happily adopt a Bajoran hara cat, Cardassian vole, or that cute lizard who climbs over Jadzia on the jungle planet

Anyway look at this lil guy!!!

15. Top 3 favorite alien crewmembers?

Oooh, this is tough. Am I choosing my favs overall, or based on how much I like their alien-ness specifically? If it's the former, then Kira, B'Elanna, and Dax - if it's the latter, then Odo, Worf, and Saru (Discovery). (Deanna and Kes leaving you out Hurt Me but they didn't write you alien enough for the latter list!! Still top 5 favs though <3)

35. A minor character you wish had become a main character?

Okay let's talk about the long-form arc potential both Seska and Suder had. Literally my favourite thing about the Suder episodes is the questions about restorative justice they raise- is there any point in locking a man up after he's sincerely reformed and no longer dangerous? Is it possible to be? Is it fair to the victim's loved ones to give him the right to roam around like nothing happened? What sort of thing could count as "reparations" in Voyager's situation? What if they really had been stranded with him for 75 years? Would he ever have been able to move on from what he did? What sort of hobbies might he take up in his new life? What would it take to win Janeway's trust? Would the victim's friends ever forgive him? Would he rather disembark the ship and start anew somewhere, or remain with his own people? Would he have been able to make new friends? Are you reading this string of questions in Jonathan Frakes's voice too? Would our main characters all have been able to get past his actions? Would it cause disagreements? How would his relationship with Tuvok have progressed? What issues would their getting back to Earth early raise for him? ... Aaaaand then the show decided to give us none of that😂 (well. except for Jonathan Frakes in a brief cameo that is :D) As for Seska I really don't know what they were thinking with her lol. She starts off as such a promising villain- literally the "reveal" in 'State of Flux' gives me chills! And you can actually understand her actions, her unexpected attachments to Chakotay and the crew. Instead of the whole pregnancy subplot (which made no sense) I would've loved to have seen her grow increasingly afraid she'd made a mistake in teaming up with the Kazon, and try to defect back to Voyager - the questions that would raise would be similar to Suder's, though in this case a bit more personal for characters like Chakotay and B'Elanna. Is she for real? Is she just doing this to trick them again? How do the Bajoran crew members feel about this? What would it take for her to win back people's trust? Say she does something messed up again, does she get a third chance? Would she make friends with Seven of Nine; someone she never personally betrayed who is also seeking redemption for past actions? Society if we'd gotten her as a regular character all the way till S7 - like an actually great redemption arc, where she ends up on good terms with a lot of them by the end (sort of like what they did with Garak on DS9) - ahhh the possibilities!!!

43. Order of shows from most to least favorite?

This is hard😅 okay I'm going to tier rank them that's easier!

Fav tier: DS9 (It's the best <3) Second tier: TNG (I can't not put it here this show literally changed my life) & VOY (has wonderful characters and has also become very important to me) Third tier: TOS movies (love them), Discovery (I have developed a nostalgia for it by now. Plus Michael is blorbo!) Fourth tier: TOS, SNW, Enterprise, Lower Decks (shows I've enjoyed but only really seen once so far) and I guess the AOS movies lol (imo 'Beyond' is the best one) Fifth tier: Picard (if it was just the first season it would've been higher! I actually liked that one) & the TNG movies (ugh) (I am yet to see TAS and Prodigy)

[angelsdevils]

Hara x Chubby! Reader

Title: Change Fluff NO Warning

Hara watched as you played volleyball with your team, he had his eyes on you the entire time. The way the spandex shorts clung to you, and the way your thighs jiggled when you dove for the ball. It was hot everything, especially when you ran, your breasts bounced up and down. His teammates knew of his small crush on you because after every practice he would go just to see you. You never showed any interest in him, but damn it he tried every time to get you to notice him. 

“When are you going to actually talk to her?”

“Hmm, today…”

“Really? You said that last time,” Yamazaki said shaking his head.

“Oh trust me, I am today. How can I not, damn look at her ass.”

“Something is telling me you won’t be doing much talking, but instead try getting in her pants.”

“It will be both… I really do like her. Her skin is so smooth and soft.”

“How do you know that?” Furuhashi asked and Hara glanced at him with a grin before popping his gum. 

“Well we have a project, and I brushed my hands across her arm.”

“That is creepy,” Hanamiya said. He never knew his teammate result into being weird to the girl he likes. He even had enough since to not touch a girl without their permission.

“It wasn’t like that, I tapped her because she had headphones in.”

“The way you worded was weird,” Yamazaki chimed on and Hara rolled his eyes. He knew they couldn’t see his eyes but he did it anyway.

“Whatever… anyway. I really do like her, I don’t just want her for sex.” 

“Really?”

“Yeah, if she asked me too. No if she even decides to start dating me I would delete every girl’s number,” his eyes followed your movement. In that moment you looked up at him, and you had a feeling he was staring at you. You averted your gaze before the coach had called a small break. 

“What are you doing here Hara?” You questioned and he popped his gum.

“Well I figured we could work on our project after practice.” 

“Mm sure, we have to go to my house though. If I don’t have the kitchen cleaned my mom is literally going to murder me.” You said and he nodded before grabbing your water bottle.

“Bingo.”

“Don’t do anything that will make her hate you.” 

“I won’t, I am not gonna do anything without her permission.” He said leaning against his hand watching as you talked with your teammates.

“(Y/N), are you really going to allow Hara go to your home?” 

“Yeah, we really do got to finish the project.”

“By the way he is staring at you, he has more than a school project on his mind.” She whispered and you glanced at her.

“I mean…. I wouldn’t completely object. I would give him a hard time, I mean look at him.”

“He is trouble, their basketball team plays dirty, and he has tons of girls numbers…”

“I know…”

“If anyone could make him change for the better at least relationship wise, its (L/N), “ your other friend said.

“What do you mean?”

“She has a special kind of love, that makes guys get drunk off of her. I think I seen even girls confess to her.”

“Don’t remind me…” the three of you laughed before the coach said that practice had to end early. You guys went to the girl’s locker room to change before waving to your friends.

“See you guys Monday…”

“Bye~ use protections.”

“Oh shut up!” You tossed a volleyball at one of the girls and they started laughing. You left sighing softly because you knew they would be the death of you. 

“Oi come on…” You said and Hara was by your side in an instant. You both walked to the train in silence. Hara was trying to sort his thoughts out before talking but he was struggling because he glanced down at you. The school uniform was a bit short because they really didn’t carry your size. So you were wearing a size smaller than normal. Even the top was a bit tight, which only made your bust size look bigger.

“I can feel you staring…”

“Sorry, I couldn’t help it. You just look so damn sexy…” He stated with that smirk on his face, and you rolled your eyes but smiled.

“Thanks, I know I do…” He pushed his hands in his pockets, and he looked ahead. 

“Are you dating someone?” 

“Nope…” 

“Are you looking?”

“Not really, if something happens it happens.”

It fell quiet again as you both got on the train, it was a bit packed so Hara pulled you close to him. You didn’t mind, since you rather have his arms around you than someone try to hit on you. Things like that typically happened when the train was packed, and you hated it.

“If you want me to let go, I can.”

“No stay like this, until the train is no longer packed or we get off.”

“Are you sure?” 

“Yeah, I always end up getting harassed and flirted with. At least you can scare them away,” you looked up with a grin and he smirked.

“I mean I could always pull you in for a kiss.”

“Only if its called for.”

“Fair enough…” you both fell quiet again, and you ended up leaning against Hara. You were actually pretty tired from practice, the coach had you guys do more laps than normal. Of course it was pre-training camp, you guys did more reps, laps and everything else than normal. 

“You okay?”

“Just tired, I will be fine.” Hara blew a bubble before he hugged you tighter to his chest. He kept his arms tighter around you before leaning down to your ear.

“You can lean against me.” 

“Mm kay.” You hugged him tightly before relaxing against his hold. 

After about thirty minutes, it was finally time for you guys to get off of the train, he let you go. You both got off, and headed to your house before you heard your phone go off. 

“Hey mom,”

“Hey, I won’t be home tonight.”

“Stuck at work?”

“Yes, as always just go into the jar and order food. Make sure your chores are done.”

“Okay, hey mom.”

“Yeah?”

“I have a classmate coming over, me and him have a school project to finish. Its the one worth a large part of our grade, is it okay if he comes over?”

“Yeah, as long as his parents are okay. Have his parents call me.”

“Okay will do.” You hung up and looked at Hara.

“Give your parents my moms number, so they can talk to her.” He nodded before contacting his parents, after a large circle it was settled that he would spend the night since it would be late by the time you guys finished.

“Our couch turns into a futon, so you can sleep there.” You walked into your home and he nodded his head.

“Seems good.” You both set your bags down and you grabbed your phone.

“What did you want to eat?” You asked and Hara grinned slightly.

“Are you on the menu?” 

“Maybe for dessert.” You responded and Hara was shocked and you looked at him.

“What? You asked… I replied.” 

“I wasn’t expecting you to respond like that. I was expecting to be slapped.”

“Under normal circumstances, probably. But I know you like me.”

“Was it that noticeable?”

“Yeah, you suddenly started coming to all of my volleyball practices, matches if you didn’t have a game. You also stare… a lot. Whether its in class, me walking pass, or practicing.”

“I didn’t realize I was caught, but can you blame me? I mean, look at you,” you had a small blush but laughed softly.

“Dork…” You decided to call for a large pizza, before two arms wrapped around your waist. You was soon pulled into his lap on the couch and he kissed your neck gently. He was testing the waters to see if you would reject him, which you did the first time.

“Stop that.”

“Why?” His hands began to travel down to your thighs and he gripped them.

“School project.”

“I don’t wanna do that right now, I rather do you…”

“Too bad, food is on the way.” You got out of his lap with a grin and he watched as you slid off of his lap and onto the floor. He sighed softly and sat beside you on the floor. You both began to focus on the project but Hara continued to glance at you.

“What is it Hara?”

“Well you know I like you…”

“I like you too, is that what you want me to confirm?”

“Yeah, thanks for clearing that up.” You laughed as he slid his arms around your waist with a grin. 

“Focus.” 

“Can I have a kiss first?” 

“Will you focus after?” 

“Promise.” You turned your head and placed your lips on his causing him to pull you onto his lap again. The way you kissed him, had you straddling his lap. You cupped his face gently as you moved your lips against his hands slid under your skirt before gripping your thighs. You parted slightly and he trailed his lips down to your neck, and began to suck hungrily on their.

“H-Hara…”

“Hmmm?” He pushed his hips upward causing you to moan softly. He parted from the kiss and leaned his forehead against yours. 

“Work?” You asked but he hugged you tightly, but nodded.

“Yeah.” You pecked his lips but you didn’t remove yourself from him. He looked at you confused, but you couldn’t tell.

“On second thoughts, it can wait…” You said which caused him to perk up.

“Don’t get any ideas, we aren’t doing that…”

“Why?”

“Not right now…. we should wait.”

“For you, I can…” He said setting you off of his lap but kept his arms around you. He nuzzled his face into your chest and you both just ended up cuddling until the food got there. You noticed he was on his phone and saw him deleting contacts.

“What are you doing?”

“I don’t need these girls numbers anymore, I have you… wait we are dating right?”

“I don’t remember you asking me.”

“Will you go out with me?”

“Yes…” 

“Great, I can officially delete these numbers. I only need you…” 

“Gosh, I didn’t even do anything…”

“Didn’t have too, I have no intentions of breaking up with you.” 

“Doofus…”

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My 10 favourite... beefcake animes!

Okay yes, I realise that this is a rather weird title. I had originally thought to call it something along the lines of my favourite martial arts or fighting animes, but because the animes don’t always fall into that category, I decided to call a spade, a spade (or a beefcake, a beefcake) and admit that, most times sometimes, I just enjoy animes with muscular guys in them. That’s not to forget the ladies though because some of these shows also feature some rather muscular ladies in the mix too. So there’s something for everyone!

So, in no particular order (because the genres are sometimes different so making comparisons wouldn’t be fair):

1. Street Fighter series.

Hardly a surprise considering that this is a series that has a legacy firmly placed in the gaming world. Although you don’t really need to know who’s who in order to watch these shows, it doesn’t hurt to know a little about the characters before you jump in - mainly because the creators assume that those who watch it are fans of the show. Expect a fair amount of fighting (the name gives that one away), lots of bromance (Ryu and Ken 4eva!) and the eternal fight of good vs. evil (which is usually the plot of every show/movie)! Even if you aren’t familiar with Ryu & co., the show won’t lead you astray so you can watch without worry. Oh and let me just say - Chun Li is ma gurl! If you want to see a woman that’s not only beautiful but can also kick your ass, then watch these shows - especially Street Fight II the movie! 

2. Hajime no Ippo.

One of my most favourite sports animes of all time which tells the tale of Makunouchi Ippo and his rise up the ranks of the boxing world. He starts off as a kid that just wants to get stronger so that he can fend off the bullies who harass him. Sick of his weak self (and after a couple of incidents here and there), Ippo joins a boxing gym, starting from scratch and going through basic training. His coach sees his potential and helps shape Ippo into a power boxer who fights head on and never backs down from the fight. Throughout the series, we get to know the other boxers in the gym as well as the competitors that they face, and we watch them battle it out in the ring. It’s a story with a great balance of sports, a sprinkling of slice of life (well, the life of a boxer) and comedy. And, of course, boxing boys come with boxing bodies... and I’m not complaining! And if you enjoy this and want more, try either “Ashita no Joe” (old school classic) or it’s more recent spin-off, “Megalo Box”. Oh and in terms of strong women - no one beats Ippo’s mom! She’s a powerhouse!

3. Baki the Grappler.

More of an MMA vibe with this one - it’s about a kid (he’s like 13 when we first meet him) who has been raised to be a fighter since he was born - his mother gets him the best trainers and equipment money can buy. He eventually feels like he’s outgrown the traditional training method and starts to find other ways to become a better fighter, which includes following his fathers footsteps - training the same way he did and with the people he did - and taking on some of the other fighters he meets along the way. After an altercation with his father (using that term rather lightly), Baki’s path eventually leads to the underground fight scene where challengers can test their strength and face off against each other in an anything-goes type of fight, using whatever techniques, power and skills they have at their disposal. And Baki’s ultimate goal? To defeat his father! It’s got some family drama as the foundation, but when it comes to beefcakes, there’s no shortage here - even if it is a 17-year old kid looking like a grown-ass man. Oh, best to be aware that (excluding the OVAs) there 3 seasons of Baki - the anime series from 2001 and the 2018 Netflix version which covers the "Most Evil Death Row Convicts" arc. 

4. Kengan Ashura.

When I first started watching this, the first thing I thought was - ahhh! this reminds me of Baki! And, indeed, there are quite a few elements that are similar. There isn’t any family drama here but there is an underground fight scene where anything goes in terms of fight style. However, the premise here is that the fighters don’t fight for themselves (well, not officially anyway) but that they fight for various companies who settle their business disputes via these types of organised “kengan” matches. It eventually reaches a situation where some of the other businessmen wish to get rid of the current Kengan chairman, and so this chairman organises a huge battle royale for any companies that wish to enter. The prize? The owner of the winning company gets to be the next chairman! This sets the stage for a number of one-on-one showdowns between the various fighter representatives. In terms of background stories, we have two main protagonists and their stories. The one is about a salaryman (turned “CEO”) and his life, as well his relationship with his son, and the other is about a fighter and the vendetta he holds against another fighter for a past incident. Personally, I love the way the fights are presented in this show - not only because of the eye-candy - but because it really does feel like you’re at a grand show! Oh, and unlike Baki, at least most of the fighers are adults.

5. Golden Kamuy.

Bring on the boys! Honestly one of the most entertaining shows I’ve watched in a while (and one where I demand that there be another season at least!) and also culturally/historically interesting too. It’s set around the time of the Russo-Japanese war and follows the story of Immortal Sugimoto - a soldier who left active service and finds out that there may be Ainu gold hidden somewhere in Hokkaido. The only problem is that the map has been tattooed in pieces, onto the torsos of various prisoners, most of whom have dispersed to different areas. Nevertheless, thus begins the hunt for the map! Along the way, Sugimoto meets various people along the way - making allies with some and enemies with others - all of whom are associated with each other in interconnecting ways. And all of whom are working toward one goal - get the gold! It’s a brilliant show that’s got some fighting, some mystery, some espionage vibes, some comedy (some of which is could be considered dark and/or weird) and some feels. It balances it all out and makes for an interesting and entertaining watch. Oh, and let’s not forget - a very enjoyable watch too! Mm mm mmm...

6. All Out!!

Another sport anime here, but this time it’s rugby! As someone from a country where rugby is a staple, national sport, this was totally up my ally! The premise is similar to most other school-based sports animes - a kid who’s self-conscious about his height joins the rugby team and learns to get along with the other boys as he trains and works together with them as part of the team. This is not only so that he can help the team improve, but to also prove his own worth. The team goes through training camps and they play against other schools, getting to know some of the opposing teams’ members and establishing some rivalries along the way. It’s pretty typical fare, but damn are these boys stacked! It’s pretty accurate though since rugby is a contact sport which requires some power (and apparently some short, tight shorts) to get the job done. It’s a light watch, but that eye candy is truly sweet!

7. Tiger Mask W.

From rugby to wrestling! This actually a continuation of sorts to the original Tiger Mask and Tiger Mask II series, building on the legacy and keeping related in the same sphere, but not directly incorporating the older characters. Unfortunately, the original series is hella hard to get hold of but even without it, you can watch Tiger Mask W without much of an issue. So the story is about a guy who had decided to join a wrestling gym and was pretty happy there until the gym was destroyed by another rival gym. Vowing to take that other gym down, he strikes out on his own and eventually joins one of the national wrestling associations, working in their match roster. But it’s all so that he can reach his goal of taking down that other gym by defeating the players supported by them. Enter into the ring various wrestling friends and both friendly and unfriendly rivals (including an old friend - bromance anyone?) and you get plenty of matches, plenty of muscles and some satisfying action! They also don’t forget the female wrestlers, which is a nice touch! Another one that’s light enough to enjoy at face value - much like how you’d enjoy real wrestling too.

8. Gifuu Doudou!! Kanetsugu to Keiji. 

A historical vibe with this one - it’s actually based on the spin-off of the original manga, “Keiji” which was created by Tetsuo Hara. And if that name doesn’t ring a bell, check number 10 on this list and you’ll know who I’m talking about - that’s right, it’s the guy who worked on Hokuto no Ken - and that should immediately give you an idea as to why this show is on the list. It’s a period piece about the friendship between Maeda Keiji and Naoe Kanetsugu - both of whom found their accomplishments on the battlefield. It’s told in hindsight, where they sit together, have a drink or three and reminisce about their younger days and what it took to get to where they are now. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but it was pretty entertaining - especially when you see just how clever these guys were when it came to political maneuvering as well as in a fight. Of course, they’re pretty high in the beefcake stakes so if you like your men manly, then you’ve come to the right era. 

9. Dragon Ball series.

I’m pretty sure that I don’t have to talk about this anime, but in the interest of completeness, let me give you the wiki breakdown about what this anime is about: “The series follows the adventures of the protagonist, Son Goku, from his childhood through adulthood as he trains in martial arts. He spents his life far from civilization, until he is found by Bloomer, a teen girl who encourages him to explore the world in search of the seven orbs known as the Dragon Balls, which summon a wish-granting dragon when gathered. Along his journey, Goku makes several friends and battles a wide variety of villains, many of whom also seek the Dragon Balls.” (source). Of course, this is continued throughout the various series that follow, where Goku has his own family etc. But when it comes to the muscle factor in this show, it’s got it where it counts - everywhere! It’s a classic for a reason so even if you aren’t into beefcake guys, you should still probably watch it if you haven’t already.

10. Hokuto no Ken.

It just wouldn’t feel right if I had to leave this off the list because when someone says “manly anime”, I’m betting that 99.9% of the time most people think about Hokuto no Ken / Fist of the North Star. It’s the post-apocalyptic era and times are tough, with everyone fighting to survive with what little there is on the planet. Some guys want to be rulers, some guys want to be thugs, but one guy just wants to find his fiancee and do what he can to right the wrongs of the world and make a difference to the people he meets. That one man is, of course, Kenshiro. It’s full-tilt action, usually incorporating martial arts through the various fighting styles of the characters - whether it’s Hokuto Shinken, Nanto Seiken or sometimes just brute force and good old hand-to-hand combat. There’s a few female characters here and there who also kick ass so it isn’t completely one-sided, but they usually end up getting saved by the dudes so take that with a pinch of salt. Post-apocalyptic world or not, these guys sure can maintain their physiques. And when it comes time for a fight, you best believe they pull no punches! If you like pure fighting animes where you get to see people explode each episode, followed by the most epic line ever said in anime, then this is the one! 

Honourable mentions.

...because, can we really do without more muscular men and women in our lives?

1. Terra Formars - if you’re looking specifically for that muscular vibe, then try season 1. While I enjoyed both, season 1 had better animation (for me) and they all looked badass when defeating those nasty roaches - both the men and the ladies! 2. Hinomaru Sumo - a sports anime that revolves around a newly formed high school sumo club and the career path of the main protagonist. Informative if you don’t know much about sumo and, as expected, loads of meaty guys aiming for victory and aiming for the position of yokozuna. 3. Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure - another show that hardly requires an introduction and would probably take way too long to explain considering how many Jojo’s there are, but rest assured, the guys are packed, stacked and ready to attack! 4. One Punch Man - if only because there a few characters who fit the beefcake category perfectly, e.g. Suiryu (hello there!), Garou and Tanktop Master to name a few. An anime that’s some parts serious, some part hilarious but always flipping shounen tropes on its head. 5. Sengoku Basara - also, not completely beefed out, but there are a few characters who would make the grade, e.g. Maeda Keiji (dejavu from number 8?) and Oda Nobunaga. Another period anime, based on a Capcom game, that uses a lot of poetic licence to make it an exciting watch with very memorable characters. 6. Free! - “Make us free na Splash! Kasaneta... 👏 👏 !” Swimmers bodies - that is all. If you’ve ever seen a swimmer’s bodies in real life, you’ll know what I mean ‘cos they have muscles in all the right places. A slice-of-life sports anime that revolves around high school boys (who eventually become college boys) who engage in competitive swimming. 7. Air Master - The ladies take over in this one, which is a show that revolves around street fighting and the goal of those various street fighters and martial artists to become number 1 on the Fukamichi Rankings. It’s more of that underground fight scene vibe but the main protagonist is a gymnast-turned-street fighter who takes on anyone who’ll challenge her (man or woman) and usually kick their ass. It’s got a quirky/weird sense of humour to it, but that’s part of why I liked it.

Well, I’m pretty sure that there are other shows that I’ve missed, and mountains of characters who have that A-grade beef, but I tried to choose shows that specifically have that muscular aesthetic as a default setting in the show. Hopefully I hit the mark here, sharing my faves with you, but if there’s some show or character that I absolutely must see, feel free to let me know! Because just like Tanigaki’s shirt, I’m always open to suggestions.

[arhvste]

TSUKISHIMA KEI - IMPOSSIBLE AND INSUFFERABLE PART 3

this is it y’all the chapter you’ve been dying for

hara bullying hour is officially in session bitches 😈

i will fix any grammar errors tomorrow my fellow simps now have fun reading about little bitch hara’s downfall

part 1 part 2

Tsukishima had exited his classroom after the last bell had rung still in the same foul mood he found himself to be trapped in as of late.

“Tsukishima!”

Hinata bounded towards the tall boy with a big smile on his face.

His foul mood had worsened in nanoseconds.

“What.” he coldly spat at the energetic ginger.

“You’re coming with me. Captain's orders.”

Tsukishima frowned and reluctantly obliged as he followed Hinata into the clubroom where Daichi was sitting on the table alone with what looked like an ipad.

Opening the door, Daichi welcomed him with a warm smile to which Tsukishima tried to reciprocate even though it was clear the clubroom was not where he wanted to be.

“Hey Tsukishima, I have a few people to talk to you right now. I need to run some errands before practice. I’ll meet you in the gym once you’re done, take as much time as you need though, I’ll see you shortly.”

“Thanks for the concern but I’m really okay.”

Daichi had already left Tsukishima and the ipad in the clubroom alone. Irritated, Tsukishima sat down on the table and picked up the ipad only to instantly pull a face of disgust.

“Why? Why you of all people.”

“And what an absolute pleasure it is to see you too Tsuki.”

There on the screen showed the captains and setters of Fukurodani and Nekoma. Bokuto sat there with a wide grin on his face, excited to be talking to one of his ‘students’ as he liked to call and next to him, Kuroo who was smiling smugly at the agitated middle blocker. Akaashi and Kenma in the background were seen keeping an eye on their captains to make sure they weren’t crossing the line of invasion for poor Tsukishima.

“Whatever you’re about to say to me I’m not interested, thanks.”

“But Tsukiiiiiiii!” Bokuto whined pouting through the camera.

“Let your wonderful and wise Senpais give you advice and take advantage of it.” Kuroo smoothly spoke, propping his hand under his chin.

“No.” Tsukishima wanted to end the call right there and then but, a small part of him felt bad for both Kenma and Akaashi having to waste their time being there too so he opted to not hit the tempting ‘end’ button just yet.

“Listen, we heard you had a rough break up and we want to give you some advice.”

Tsukishima rolled his eyes before he spoke. “So enlighten me, my two most wonderful and clever senpais.” sarcasm dripping from every single word.

“See Kuroo! He does love and respect us!” Bokuto was beaming as he shook his fellow captain and friends' shoulders slightly.

“He might respect you but I can assure you Tsukishima-san is far from loving you.”

“Akaashi don’t say that!” Bokuto cried out pouting once again.

“Honestly Tsuki, you didn’t seem like the type that would suffer from heartbreak to me. Guess I was wrong.”

Tsukishima was ready to cut the rooster headed captain off right then and there but Kuroo began to speak again.

“You also didn’t seem like someone who disliked volleyball either at first but I was wrong about that too. Look, your ex-girlfriend obviously meant more to you than what you’re choosing to insist but if it’s affecting your plays I’m going to need you to do something about it. I quite enjoy playing against you simple country folk. You are good opponents I’ll give you that, but you won’t be if your playing ability starts to deteriorate.”

“Yeah what he said! Tsuki, how did you even get a girlfriend anyway? If I was a girl I’d run 7 miles from you with that mean glare. But anyway, snap out of your bad mood and go get her back if you’re still hung up on her. If she has this affect on you she must mean something to you right? Do it go get her back kid.”

“You two sure do have a lot to say for a pair of relationship virgins.” Kenma quietly spoke up.

“Kenma! If I wanted to be so brutally attacked I would’ve asked Yaku.” Kuroo feigned an offended look.

“He’s right though.”

“Akaashi stop or I will cry.” Bokuto turned and threatened his close friend only to have him roll his eyes back at him.

“Look, Y/N I mean L/N, had a long relationship with me I think it’s normal for me to be slightly off my game for a short while. Why is it such a big deal and why can’t you all just mind your own business. Focus on getting yourselves girlfriends, if that's even possible, before trying to get me back together with my ex one.”

“Listen here young one -”

“Oh here we go.” Kenma mumbled.

Kuroo paid no mind to him as he continued. “- Myself and Bo are ever so busy. We’re third years and captains. We have no time for girls but I can assure you we both have the option to have one if we want whenever we want.”

“No you can't. Girls find your hair stupid and probably don’t find chemistry puns funny or attractive.”

“Kenma! Are you here to help or to bully me?”

“Both.”

Bokuto snickered but was silenced by Akaashi’s sharp voice.

“Stop laughing Bokuto-san you’re no better. The closest you’ve gotten to a girl is our managers who babysit you if anything and you still owe one of them money.”

Bokuto’s face dropped as Kuroo’s smirk widened.

“Kuroo stop laughing.”

“I’m not laughing.”

“Are too.”

“Am not.”

The bickering between the Tokyo prefecture students went back and forth until Bokuto stood up to chase Kuroo around who had grabbed Kenma to help him.

Tsukishima had just about had it and had his finger hovering above the ‘end’ button.

Akaashi took it upon himself to pick up the device they were communicating through and leave the room Kenma was currently trapped in with the two child-like captains.

“My apologies for the two of them, they're a handful. But what they’re saying does hold some value. Tsukishima-san, you’re a talented player and sure this must be something you’re trying hard to overcome but, I do think Bokuto-san and Kuroo-san are somewhat right. This girl clearly means something to you and keeping yourself in denial won’t help you. It’s important to keep control of personal issues as it will affect your performance in a match otherwise emotions build up and you’ll lose focus.”

Tsukishima was taken aback slightly. Akaashi was never one to speak up often, only giving his input when needed unlike his friend who would talk for the sake of it. Tsukishima had genuine respect for Akaashi and had decided that from their meeting at the training camp. He was someone Tsukishima found level headed and honest. Someone worthy of giving their opinion in Tsukishima’s head anyway.

“Yeah. I’ll give it some thought. Thank you for your time Akaashi-san I look forward to our next meeting.”

“My pleasure Tsukishima-san and if Bokuto-san bothers you, don’t hesitate to contact me and I’ll sort it out for you.”

“You’re like his babysitter.”

“He needs one. He has the mental age of a 5 year old. He is still a good captain with good intentions though. Same goes for Kuroo-san. They are concerned for you and want you to know that they are here if you need them. They’ve really taken a shine to you.”

Tsukishima almost smiled. Sure the two loud third years were irritating and provoking at times, they had changed his perspective on volleyball and it was thanks to them he found himself fall in love with the sport he played. He only wished he had the girl he loved too. Not that he’d ever admit that out loud though.

“I do somewhat appreciate them, I suppose. Anyway I had better go. Sorry for all the trouble Akaashi-san, please apologise to Kozume-san too.”

“No worries, take care and I hope to see the usual or improved standard of yourself when we next play.”

“I’ll try.”

And with that the call had ended. Tsukishima didn’t want to admit it but the points Kuroo and Bokuto had made to him did make some sort of sense and he was silently grateful to them.

Entering the gym felt good for the first time in a while.

Nodding at Daichi, Tsukishima participated in the usual drills coach Ukai was running. Keeping to himself, Tsukishima thought over the current situation and evaluated his options. He wanted to talk to you again but his pride wouldn’t allow it. Not while you apparently have a new boyfriend. That stupid Hara Itsuki none the less too.

-

2 weeks had passed since then and to Tsukishima’s annoyance, both Bokuto and Kuroo made it their responsibility to contact him every few days to check on his progress and wellbeing. Sure he was technically their rivals, but neither Kuroo or Bokuto cared. They saw Tsukishima as a worthy and respectable opponent and someone they wanted to be good role models to.

The rumours had begun to die down much to your relief and you had decided to distance yourself from Hara ever so slightly to discourage people from getting the wrong idea. Hara noticed this and he didn’t like it. He didn’t like it at all.

-

5pm at Karasuno highschool was usually a peaceful time. Volleyball practice had ended and very few students were left on campus.

Tsukishima had been making his way out of practice when his phone rang. Another facetime call came up on his screen and immediately his face scrunched up.

“Don’t you have anyone else to bother?”

“Nope ~”

Tsukishima snarled as he made his way to his locker to grab his biology textbook before heading home.

“Hang on I’m gonna add Bo to the call.”

“Must you? I can just about handle you both one on one and I don’t even like doing that.”

“Such a sharp tongue Tsuki. I only hope you're working on your blocks and observations to be just as sharp again.”

“Hey, hey hey Tsuki!”

“Ugh.”

The two captains spoke to each other briefly as Tsukishima kept them on the call while unlocking his locker until a familiar voice piqued his interest.

“Shush for a sec would you.”

Tsukishima demanded the two third years as they stopped and stopped talking.

The blonde first year could hear your voice nearby and from what it sounded like you were in slight distress.

“Stop it you piece of shit!”

“Thats Y/N’s voice.” Tsukishima quietly muttered as the two captains listened carefully.

Quietly walking closer to where you were heard, Tsukishima noticed Hara had you cornered against the wall and it didn’t look like he was letting you go anytime soon.

“Listen to me Y/N. I’m fucking sick of waiting. Do you know how long I’ve been waiting to do anything with you? You’re so fucking naive it’s pathetic.”

Tsukishima was taken aback slightly. Hara had just insulted you? But weren’t you dating him? Deciding not to step in just yet, he decided to continue observing from a distance and then make a decision on what he should do.

“Hara, listen to me. You broke me and Tsukishima up whether that was your intention or not. I rejected you because I don’t want to date anyone. Especially not you and you know why. Let me go now.” Your tone was icy and your glare was hard.

Lowkey Tsukishima was proud of the tone you were using. Before the two of you had started dating, you were never nasty to anyone. You did start to pick up the habits of Tsukishima’s spiteful tone however a few months into your relationship and he was proud of that.

“Listen here you fucking slut. Your lanky boyfriend only got in the way. Poor naive little Y/N did you really think I was interested? Your personality is something I’ve been forcing myself to put up with for months and I still haven’t dicked you down yet. You’re a selfish brat.”

Your face twisted with disgust. You were furious, enraged even. Since your fight with Tsukishima you had built up your tolerance to harsh words so Hara’s insensitive language didn’t affect as much as it probably would’ve a few months ago.

“Who the hell gave you the confidence? As if I’d ever let a creature like you touch me. Did you really think I’d let you sleep with me after you drove a wedge between me and Tsukishima? You’re a sick little bitch an ugly one too!”

Now Tsukishima was proud of you. Harsh insults, cutting edge tone, dark scowl and a whole load of attitude. Whether you liked it or not, your time spent over the long months with your ex boyfriend had transformed you into his own Frankenstein's monster and he took a small hint of pride in that.

Hara grew angry and slammed his hand harder against the wall making you flinch.

“What makes you think I’m waiting for your permission. You’re helpless Y/N. A helpless little slut who’s about to get what she deserves.”

Your eyes clenched shut. There was no chance in you winning a physical fight with this boy. You had just about lost hope.

“AHAHAHAHAHA BO DOESN’T HE SOUND LIKE A GREMLIN!”

“BRO YOU’RE RIGHT HE DOES!! I JUST KNOW FROM HIS MID PUBESCENT VOICE HE SMELLS LIKE MAYO OR SOME SHIT!”

“STOP IT YOU CHEEKY BASTARD I’M GONNA PISS MYSELF!”

“DON’T BLAME ME, BLAME LITTLE PITCHY VOICE BITCH AT KARASUNO!”

Hara’s head snapped to face Tsukishima who was sighing in embarrassment at his two upperclassmen’s comments. Kuroo and Bokuto were currently having a field day mocking the ‘little bitch boy’ Hara.

You looked up as your eyes widened at the sight of your ex boyfriend stood there, phone in one hand, bag and textbook in the other. He was slightly sweaty from training and he held a dark expression to his face.

“What the actual fuck?” Hara spat out.

“I’m afraid you’ve been caught out Hara-san.” Tsukishima cooly said as the screeches of the two captains on the phone lowered down.

“Tsuki PLEASE show us what little bitch boy looks like I’m begging you!”

“Yeah show us Tsuki!”

“Ready to have your eyes burned?” Tsukishima snickered as he flipped the camera and pointed it towards the now raging Hara.

“WHY DOES HE LOOK LIKE THAT NO I AM GONNA PISS MYSELF!”

“IT’S THE EXPRESSION FOR ME!”

“Guys stop being so mean I think he’s going to cry.”

Hara snarled and glared straight at Tsukishima who had decided to give into Bokuto and Kuroo and encourage their provocative behaviour for once.

“You’re the one who’s going to be crying you lanky bit-AH SHIT FUCK!”

Hara was cut off by your knee making quick contact with his crotch with heavy force.

“Felt kinda small down there buddy.”

With Hara on the ground clutching his assaulted private area, you ran away from him and next to Tsukishima’s side.

“NO WAY DID SHE JUST SAY YOU FELT SMALL DOWN THERE THIS IS SO FUCKING GOOD I’M SO GLAD WE CALLED TODAY AHAHAHA!”

“LITTLE DICK PITCHY VOICE BITCH BOY!”

Tsukishima made a mental note to not ever encourage the two captains to be as irritating as they were being to Hara now but since he wasn’t on the receiving end it couldn’t hurt to push them a little bit.

Hara began to move and both you and Tsukishima stood towering above him.

“Oi Tsuki I don't condone violence but… kick him if you’re bad.”

“Do it Tskui, do it for the boys.”

“Nobody is kicking anyone.”

A new voice was heard in the halls.

“Sawamura-san.” You bowed your head slightly as he smiled at you and Tsukishima briefly before turning his attention to the two fellow captains on the call with Tsukishima.

“I’d appreciate it if you two didn’t try to corrupt my players thank you.”

“Do you country kids not ever have a bit of rough house from time to time?”

“Not when I’m around no.” Daichi replied back to the bedhead captain who only smirked in return.

Now turning his gaze to the whimpering boy on the floor Daichi raised an eyebrow.

“What happened here.”

“Attempted assault.” Tsukishima swift replied.

“Attempted? That bitch did assault me!” Hara cried from the floor.

“Kuroo listen! The gremlin’s voice is even more pitchy!”

Daichi sighed and grabbed the boy up from the floor.

“I’m not stupid. Tsukishima isn’t the type to lie and L/N doesn’t exactly look thrilled to be in your presence either. I think me and you should take a little trip down to the principal's office and have a look through the cctv footage.”

“Get rekted.” Bokuto snickered as Daichi dragged the disgraced boy off towards the reception.

“Listen I think you two have some things to talk about so we’re gonna go now. Remember what we said to you Tsuki. Call you soon!”

“Get that cooch my son!”

Tsukishima immediately hung up after Bokuto’s last comment which earned a snicker from you.

“Look, Tsukishima, I’m really really sorry about what went down a while ago. I’ve had a lot of time to think about it and it was wrong of me not to just approach you and express my issues I had with you. In all honesty I didn’t have a huge problem with your attitude, Hara got into my head a bit and would tell me my reputation was being dragged down by you.”

Tsukishima stared down at you as he examined your face. He could tell you were being genuine but he knew you both needed time to talk things through and be more transparent with each other before picking things back up from where they left off.

“I know Y/N. I’m sorry for what I said too. I know I said some hurtful things but I didn’t mean them. You’re worth more than what I claimed you were and for that I apologize. I just wish you had been more open with me.”

Your eyes widened slightly. Tsukishima never apologised so this was a big deal to you. You gave the boy a soft smile.

“It’s going to take some time for us both to heal. A lot went down today but if you’ll let me, I want to give us a chance to rebuild things between us. I still love you no matter how much I try to deny it. We need to work on communication obviously but I do want to give us another shot, Tsukishima.”

“Kei. It’s Kei to you. And yeah you’re right. We do need to be more open with each other. I’m not saying we should get back together right now, but I do care about you and I suppose I do need you in a weird way. I’m happy to work on us if that’s what you want.”

Tsukishima smiled down at you. The first genuine smile in a while which you immediately returned back to him.

-

Hara had caused a lot of damage. But you had the time to rebuild it all and that’s just what the two of you did.

This was obvious to all 3 captains involved in watching over Tsukishima when they saw the improvement in his playing.

Sure Tsukishima found people irritating often, but thanks to their concern a weight was lifted off his shoulder. Hara was expelled for attempted sexual assault, and you were being more clear with him.

It would take a while for things to go back to what they used to be, but getting rid of Hara and having you back by his side was a good start.

[bellatrixobsessed1]

It Starts With A Cup

An Azula/The Girl Whose Head She Put Her Drink On fic.

All she ever wanted was a peaceful day on the beach followed by a wonderful party. What she got was much different. 

Remza doesn’t know what to expect of Chan’s party, she has heard of them. They, in fact, are the talk of the beach. And for the first time, the invitation is in her hands. She stares at it with a feeling of elation. She will finally be with the in crowd. She will finally get to join the lively banter with a tale of her own. 

She isn’t sure what sort of tale it will be though; perhaps she will be showered with compliments about her new outfit or maybe she will find a charming boy to spend the night with. Maybe, just maybe, she will kiss Chan himself. 

“Come on, Remza!” Hara shouts, “Stop daydreaming about the party and start getting ready for it!”

Remza isn’t particularly thrilled to have her musings cut short, but Hara is right, how embarrassing it would be to miss the party or turn up late for it because she was too busy fantasizing about how the night would go. “I’m coming!” She calls. 

She hustles to get into her party attire. It is a rather simple ensemble; a wine red tube top and a soft pink, almost white skirt held in place by a deeper red cloth belt. The belt is probably the most lavish part of her outfit, it’s buckle is made of faux gold. She snatches up a few sticks of makeup and sprints down the hall to join her friend. 

“Oh, Remza, you look so pretty!” Hara gushes. “All we need to do is add a touch of makeup and fix your hair and you’ll be the center of attention!”

“Thanks!” She smiles. “That pearl necklace really adds something to your outfit.”

Hara nudges her. “This is about you Remza. This is your first party, not mine.” She pauses and inspects Remza. “Hmm...so do you want your hair tied up in a top knot or do you want a ponytail?”

“Why not both!?” Remza shrugs. 

“Because that would look kind of silly?” 

.oOo.

“You look so perfect and pretty and…” TyLee gushes. 

“Yes, thank you, I know.” Azula nods. She does look quite fantastic if she must say! She smooths her hands over her skirt as TyLee finishes gathering some of her hair into a wavy ponytail. She can’t say that she has ever let her hair fall in waves. But she thinks that it does her favors. 

“She looks so cute, doesn’t she Mai!?”

“Sure, if you the sort of person that thinks that piranha-eels are cute.” Mai mutters. 

Azula pretends not to hear the remark. 

“Why so glum, Mai?” Azula asks as if glum isn’t Mai’s default mood. 

“Because Zuko is taking too long in the bathroom and I’ve been holding it since we got off of the boat.” 

“You should have gone in the ocean like everyone else on the beach!” Zuko shouts from in the bathroom. 

“Gross.” Azula mutters as Mai says, “this is why our relationship is deteriorating!” 

“Turn around.” TyLee instructs. Azula does so and the girl begins adding gloss to her lips. She ruffles Azula’s hair, “precious.” 

Azula gives a deadpan frown. 

“Oops.” TyLee puts a hand over her mouth. “Guess we’ll have to redo your hair!” 

.oOo. 

Remza’s stomach flutters. As Hara urges her to, “just go on and talk to him.” 

“I don’t know…” Remza trails off. 

“Rem.” Hara speaks firmly, “you have been eyeing him all night like he is one of those juicy lobsters at the concession stand. And this is the first time in like three hours that he doesn’t have a wholeass harem surronding him.” 

She is not wrong, Remza has to admit. They have been at this party for several hours now. They have been at the house longer than most people, she does believe that she and Hara were the second people to arrive. 

Chan’s slightly less attractive friend had made a point of saying, “Agni, these people are ungodly early this time.” Followed by a, “I haven’t even finished combing my hair.” And then a mumbled, “this is what happens when you give dorks a chance.” 

Remza had tried not to let this deter her. But in reality it is probably why she had missed not one but two openings to talk to Chan. 

“Come on, Rem. You’ve been waiting all day and I didn’t fix you up all nice and beautiful for nothing!”

She swallows hard and gives Hara a nod. “I’ll do it.” 

Hara returns the nod. “I’ll be waiting for you over there.” She points to the concession stand. “I’ve had my eye on a snack too, and it’s a real one.” It is a rather tasty looking coconut and pineapple cookie. 

“Alright, uh, save me a...food item.” 

“Go!” Hara hisses and gives her a small nudge. 

Remza swallows again as she makes her way over to the boy. He is the charming sort with a muscular build and a handsome smile. The way he carries himself is almost higher than life. And she is just Remza. Plain, and boring Remza. She can put on as much make up as she pleases and style it however she wants. She will still be just plain Remza. 

Currently Chan leans back against a wooden pillar, sipping his drink. 

He is alone, probably for the very first time that night. 

Remza takes a deep breath and rolls her shoulders back. If she want to have a shot at him, she is going to have to at least look confident. She strides up to him with the demeanor of the prettiest girls he has spoken to that night.

Chan catches sight over her and offers a friendly wave. Her heart quickens; she has an opening!

“Hi, Chan!” She begins. “I’ve been meaning to talk to you tonight.” She puts on her best cheerful smile. 

“Well, I’m glad that you’ve found the chance.” 

“I’m glad that I found the CHANce, too…” is what she would have said if she were an overly eager and socially awkward fire princess. But she is not, so instead she asks, “how has your night been,” as any normal Fire Nation citizen would. 

“Oh, it has been...uh...unusual.” 

“Unusual?” She inquires. She thinks that it will do her well to express interest in whatever he has to say, even if she finds the topic rather dull. It just so happens that she actually is interested in what the boy has to say, so that makes the task much easier. 

“So I there I was on the beach, right?”

“Mmm hmm.” Hara says with a nod. 

“I was just minding my own business, ya know?

She nods again, “Yeah.”

“And I was watching this kuai ball match, ya get what I’m saying. 

“And I saw this group of people. There were these two really hot chicks--one of them had really pretty eyes and nice hair and the other had a nice...uh...personality--and I really just had to talk to them, you know what I mean?

“I sure do.”

“But to get to them I also had to talk to their weirdo friends. Ya know what I’m talking about?”

She does not because he has not told her what was weird about these friends. Regardless she says, “mmm humm, I get you.” 

“Well one of them got really mad at me and I thought that he was going to beat me up for inviting the hot chicks to my party but not him, ya get me still?”

“Yeah!”

“Well this third chick who is also hot but, like, really kinda scary--if ya know what I mean--holds her hand out and tells him to chill and then she was all,” he softens his voice to a pitch that rather uncannily resembles the third kinda hot chick’s, “‘what about me and my brother?” He returns to speaking like Chan. “And I was like, ‘I guess you can come, but try not to be weird.’ Ya dig?”

She is not sure if he means that he had asked the hot chick if she dug or if he is again inquiring if Remza understands. Just in case, Remza says, “I dig.” 

Chan opens his mouth to resume when an obnoxiously loud laugh echos around the room. Everyone seems to take pause. Chan mutters something that she can’t quite hear that might have been, “aw geez, it’s her, isn’t it?” But she can’t be certain. She doesn’t think too much about it because Chan speaks up again.

“Well, yeah, so the two hot chicks, the weird hot chick, and the dude, who is actually also kinda hot show up. But they’re like suuuuper early. And I was like, no one else is here yet.” He pauses, leaving Remza room to laugh. Truthfully, she does not find this funny, but she laughs anyhow. He laughs too. “I know right!? Anyways so I start to give her a tour of the house but she stops me and tells me that I have a sharp outfit and then graphically describes people drowning. She added choking noises and everything. And then she said, ‘because it’s so sharp’. But her compliment was so long that I forgot what she was complimenting me on so I just said, uh thanks.” 

“Sounds, terrifying.” 

“Ha ha, yeeeaaaah.” He rubs the back of his head and leans against the pillar once more. She watches him toss back a drink. Until then, she hadn’t realized that just drinking could be so unbelievably sexy.

“Oh! And ya know what the worst part is?” He exclaims.

“What?”

She hears footsteps behind her, but elects to ignore them in favor of Chan’s deep and creamy voice. 

“I promised her that I’d give her a tour of the house tonight.”

Remza goes tense, it would seem that she doesn’t have much time.  She decides that is best to just get right to it. Whoever it is that has just approached is now standing much too close. She ignores this too, because she must pose an important question. “Sooo, I was hoping that we could…” She starts. 

“Chan, I am ready for a tour of the house.” 

Chan inhales very deeply and rubs the back of his head. “I’ll catch ya later?” He finger guns Remza and hands her his drink. 

Remza blushes, she is honored to be given the privilege of holding his drink. But just as this stranger has stolen away her chance with Chan, she has also stolen this brief moment of joy. She does not miss a beat, with an innocent smile, as though it is the most normal thing in the world, the stranger commits and absolute monstrocity. The most appealing and heinous social crime.

Her hand comes up in an elegant arc. At first, Remza thinks that she is about to get slapped. Instead she feels a weight atop her head. The hand withdraws and the stranger gives a self-satisfied, and admittedly adorable smile.She says nothing at all as she follows Chan away. And for a moment, Remza doesn’t even know what has happened. But then it settles in; the stranger has placed her cup on her head. 

It ignites a fury in Remza. And burning fury to match that of the firelord’s hottest throne room flame. Her face reddens as her anger simmers. This bizzare girl has stolen her chance with Chan! Stolen her chance with Chan and humiliated her by using her has a cupholder--it was fine when Chan did it because Chan’s muscles are glorious beings. She watches the pair disappear into the crowd and her rage reaches such a burning intensity that she may boil the lemonade on her head. 

She is, in fact boiling the lemonade.

It is steaming with her rage. 

It is on fire. 

She knocks it from her head with a yelp. 

.oOo.

“Is this your first time on Ember Island?” Chan asks. She almost doesn’t hear him, she is staring at his delicious biceps. 

“No. I used to come here years ago.”

“It's a great place, if you like sand.” His muscles flex as he tightens his hold on the wooden rails of the balcony.  She very nearly forgets to give the fake laugh that TyLee has advised. She takes extra caution not to laugh too loudly. She counted about twenty-eight people staring at her. “Yeah, it's like, welcome to Sandy Land!” He gives a wides sweeping gesture and she forces another laugh. But it is easier this time because he is lauging too and he has a cute laugh so she is laughing at his cute laugh and in the Capitol prison Iroh is laughing because ‘them punk ass guards ain’t gonna see it comin’.’ 

Chan stops laughing but Azula does not because she is once again distracted by his biceps. They contract beautifully as he makes more sweeping gestures to indicate the vastness of the sand on the beach. 

 “Your arms look so strong.”

“Yeah, I know.” He says and she knows that they are made for each other because that is exactly how she responded to TyLee when she called her the smartest, most beautiful, perfect girl in the world.  Chan blesses her with a full flex of his muscles.” She leans in and kisses him. 

“You're pretty.” 

The logical choice would be to respond with, “I know.” Instead she says, “Togetheyou and I will be the strongest couple in the entire world!” She increases her volume as she speaks. And to really drive her point home musters twin blue flames and pulls out a megaphone and shouts into it, “we will dominate the Earth!”

She thinks that the megaphone might have been overdoing it because Chan is looking at her as though a bird has just shat on him. Which might have happened because one did just fly by. That small flicker of hope dies out when he rubs his head and flashes her an awkward smile, “uh...I gotta go…” 

Azula, deciding that she will not let Zuko one up her at anything, including melodrama, quite literally flops onto the ground in defeat. 

.oOo.

“Sniff him out gurl! Sniff him out and win him back!” Hara’s advice echos in the back of her head. But Remza is not a scent bender nor is she a dog. So she cannot track him by scent. She has to rely on her eyes and ears, which is not good because she is woefully near-sighted. 

So woefully near-sighted that he walked right in front of her and she mistook him for Firelord Ozai. She could swear that she also spotted the Avatar at this party, but that would be preposterous. What would the odds of the Avatar and a member of the royal family being at this party.

(The Avatar is in fact there. But he is wearing hipster glasses so nobody recognizes him--except Mai, but she doesn’t care enough to bring it to anyone’s attention. She also isn’t telling anyone about the really big, hairy spider-wasp in the corner.)

Remza, after deciding that Chan is as lost as an Avatar trapped in an iceberg, makes her way onto the balcony for some fresh air. 

She makes it to the balcony but she does not find fresh air, for the stench of defeat is all too strong in this area. 

Remza inhales very deeply as she finds the source. 

It is, undoubtedly, the very same weirdo that placed a cup upon her head. 

The weirdo looks up with teary eyes and Remza tries to cling to her anger. But the weirdo looks like a kicked baby rabaroo.

Remza groans, “what’s wrong?” 

“I-I was doing so good.” She mutters. “I thought that I had a chance with Chan. I thought that…”

“Yeah, I did too! And you know what happened!?”

“What happened?” The weirdo asks. Remza blinks, it is as if she truly doesn’t know…

“You. You happened.”

“Oh.” 

“Yeah…” 

The weirdo pulls her legs up to her chest and hugs her knees. She glares in the direction of the door and Remza can’t tell if she is furious or emotionally wounded. She thinks that it is a mix of both with anger taking a slight lead. 

The girl’s glare intensifies. 

The house catches fire. 

This has nothing to do with Azula’s feeling of rejection; Mai has finally informed Zuko of the spider in the corner. 

Remza sighs again, really she should point and laugh. Instead she finds herself slumping to the floor next to the weirdo. “Look, I know that he’s ridiculously gorgeous, trust me. I. Know.” She lets her mind wander for a moment, to a world of endless elegant hills that rise against a sunset horizon. Those elegant hills are Chan’s arm muscles, tanned by many days of lounging on the beach. “But you know who else is gorgeous?”

“Me?” The weirdo answers softly.

Remza goes deadpan, she is making this whole comforting thing really hard. But she is not wrong, Remza was, in fact, going to say, “you.” 

The weirdo peers up at her, waiting for the answer. Reluctantly and somewhat spitefully Remza confirms, “yes, you.” 

The girl’s face seems to brighten some, and for a heartbeat, Remza forgets about the cup incident. She smiles back. “You’re very pretty. Really weird, it’s kind of off-putting, but very pretty.”

“Pretty enough to ignore the really weird stuff.” 

Remza  looks the girl over; she is wiping at her eyes, eyes that are a vivid gold. Her hair sweeps gracefully over her shoulders. She has a pretty sweet tan. But she looks so small and sad. Small, sad, and annoyingly adorable. Remza pauses and inhales through her nose. “I guess.” 

This time the restored brightness shows through in a smile. Just like she hadn’t expected the girl to put a glass of lemonade on her head, she doesn’t see it coming when the weirdo throws her arms around her. 

Remza finds herself patting the other girl’s hair. “It’s gonna be okay. We don’t need him anyways.” And the more she thinks about it, the more she realizes it is true that Chan is no big loss. 

He only talks about himself anyways. Himself and his biceps which he has named Cha and Chi. This girl at least talks about interesting things like how she is going to bring glory to her family and nation, this really cool rock she found, how she’d almost drowned because she’d forgotten that she can’t swim, that she is the princess of the Fire Nation, and that she put a snapping turtle-duck down her brother’s swim trunks.

This story is so ridiculous that it eclipses the very brief mention of her royal status.

The weirdo nestles herself into Remza’s arms and, without thinking about it, Remza wraps them around her. She is very warm and, now that the stink of defeat is gone, she smells nice. Like a campfire with a dash of firelily. 

Chan on the other hand reeks of testosterone and pure BRO! 

Yes, Remza decides once and for all that this poorly socialized, absolute disaster of a human being has saved her. 

She kisses the girl’s forehead. 

.oOo.

Azula’s face flushes. It isn’t the impression she wants to leave on this girl. She does not want to appear sheepish and timid, she is a mighty and powerful dragon. A blazing and uncontrollable fire (much like the one crackling in Chan’s living room). 

But she has already blemished that image by letting the girl walk in on her weeping. So she resigns herself to the blush creeping over her cheeks. 

The girl seems to find that endearing anyways, so she will accept it, but only under the guise that it had been a meticulously done tactical courting move.

She may have lost Chan, likely to that girl with the silly pigtails--a shameful defeat really--but she can still have victory. Unlike the girl with the silly pigtails, she will rise from the ashes of her shame and humiliation. Because unlike the girl with the silly pigtails, she isn’t just a dragon. She is also a phoenix. And, like a phoenix, with the girl’s kiss, she has risen again. 

Azula closes her eyes and squeezes the girl in a rather tight hug. “Will you dominate the earth with me?” She inquires. 

The girl cocks her head, “what?”

“Will you...be my girlfriend?” She asks quietly, almost shyly. 

“I guess that I can be.” The girl smiles as she rubs Azula’s back. 

“And together, we will be the strongest couple in the entire world?” This time she says it softly, almost as a question. 

“Uh..sure?’

“We will dominate the earth?” She suggests, a little louder, more hopefully. 

“I guess that we can do that too.” The girl shrugs as she continues to rub small circles on Azula’s back. The princess softly purrs at the gesture. If this bothers the girl, she doesn’t indicate it. 

“Good.” Azula says, nuzzling her head against the girl’s chest. 

The girl kisses the top of her head. It reminds her of when they had first met. She remembers it very vividly; their eyes meeting and Azula deciding that she was the perfect person to set her glass upon. And just as Azula had set the cup upon her head, the girl now rests her chin upon Azula’s. 

“Can you hold this for me?” Azula holds out another cup. 

“Sure.” The girl smiles, she holds out her hands. But Azula places it on her head. 

“You’re the best.” 

.oOo.

Remza sighs again, what is she getting herself into? Whatever it is, the girl is staring at her with such delight and warmth that it doesn’t matter. She doesn’t even have the heart to move the cup and inform the weirdo that putting a cup on someone’s head isn’t appropriate social conduct. 

“I love you.” The girl mumbles and kisses the crook of her neck. 

Remza is well aware that they have only just met, but she lets the girl cup her cheek and stroke it lovingly. And despite everything Remza replies, “I love you too.”

A portion of Chan’s house collapses and the fire gushes out. They don’t notice, they are too busy staring into each others eyes as rays of moonlight fall over them.

[talesofealdancynedom]

Fleoganan; in human form. Hara asked for a dragon princess, he got one.

Tale 5: Hara Fystan and the Dragon Princess (chapter 5. Going Along 5/5 ) part 2. Stories of Fey

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The next week, Fleoganan followed Hara around campus. To do this, she preferred to prance around him in her human form. Fleog was spitting out facts about herself, Cynedom Dragons, and her parents, at an astounding rate. Anything to get Hara’s attention, and help out her family. When she wasn’t doing that, Fleog was sleeping as a dragon in such places as:  Hara’s classes during lectures, his office while he worked, and his bed when he slept. If this wasn’t awkward enough, Fleog wanted something in exchange for helping Hara’s research; Hara had to tell Fleog something about himself, and modern humanity. She knew nothing about the Day Veil, and was curious about everything. This resulted in them having personal conversations that were more akin to dating, then professional interviews. To on lookers, it seemed like Hara had a familiar or stalker. The students began gossiping and debating whether or not Hara’s research was infatuated with him. Dominque, having had her reputation destroyed by loving Woodwick, was troubled by the possible tragic outcomes of Hara and Fleog’s interactions.

Hara, was starting to get annoyed; Not just by people spreading misinformation that could get him fired, and nullify his research, but also the fact that Fleoganan gave him no time to himself to work on said research. Hara was trying to build a case toward fey conservation, and build a reputation in his field; Not marry a princess. The thought of possibly being interested in Fleoganan permeated his very being, when he recounted how many people he knew that had requited the love of a fey; As if he was scared it was contagious. Hara would have to confront Fleoganan to sort it out. With ‘feeling words’ and ‘I’ statements. Hara brought Fleog into his office during lunch, to express his opinions.

“Fleoganan, you can’t just follow me everywhere; I’m a teacher and researcher. I am also only human, and require personal space and privacy multiple times a day for more then five minutes. Though I appreciate your intel, I think it may be better done in interviews during my designated study hours.” Hara explained.

“But what will I do without you? I have no little siblings in this forest that need me, and I get so board. Besides, you’re so interesting to talk too! Such a talented mage; and a handsome, intelligent, sweet person. Who better to tell me about Day Veil things! I feel you’d be a good person to make a meaningful relationship with.” Fleoganan contested. Then she realized that her words could be taken a plethora of different ways, and she didn’t even know which one she meant. Fleog paused to wonder if her human half fancied Hara, after saying it all out loud. The thought of falling in love organically, and becoming a crown royal fey, was both appealing and unsettling to her. Fleog began to glaze over and stare into middle distance, as the verity of outcomes escalated in her mind. Among them was the death of her parents, and other humans persecuting Hara; and it would be her fault. Hara snapped his fingers near her face to draw her attention back.

“You want to date me? This was supposed to be professional. Your parents didn’t ask you to come here to find True Loves Spell. I have more pressing priorities. People already assume I have a thing for fey. You know; outside of academics. It’s not your fault directly, it’s a common bias towards Seers who specialize in fey. Seers tend to be passionate weirdos. So, the claim technically has merit.” Hara explained. “It also doesn’t help that mage have a higher chance of requiting fey that are infatuated with them, compared to wizards and common folk.”

“Why is that a bad thing? Humans being friends or having compassionate feelings with fey I mean. Do you hate having me around? Are fey seen as disgusting, ugly, or lesser because we’re made of magic? Do the opinions of your peers really mean more to you then the fey your helping? Besides, my siblings say fey get infatuated all the time with humans, and vice versa; It just looks a little different. What if I’m drawn to get to know you better as a person? What if it turns out I like that I like you as a person; Regular like or love like.”

“I see…wait what? As a person? Fey don’t fall in love by dating like humans, they get immediately obsessed. Similarly, royal fey are half-human and half-magic; and magic mean infatuation.” Hara grumbled, getting agitated. Fleog was just sitting there unmoved. Hara sounded like he was looking for excuses. Fleoganan remained determined to explore the human side her mother gave her.

“I’m part human; just like you said. What if Royal fey can have their human parts fall in love just like the Queens? Or what if we even feel and behave more like humans then other fey. Maybe we can use this as a dual opportunity to find out?” Fleoganan continued to coax. Hara stopped for a minute. That actually sounded like a meaningful addition to his presentation.

Hara’s Grandfather already had outstanding research, in favour of some fey that are raised around humans and by humans, turning into perfectly assimilated individuals. Particularly fairies. Grandpa’s unpublished notes on Woodwick, which Hara had confiscated from Morgan, outlined Woodwick’s story as a first citation. If royal fey were part human, they would have an even greater chance of adopting human traits. And no one had even observed it because royal fey are so rare. Hara’s passion for discovery was now itching with questions and wonder. He began to day dream about planning a methodology for this part of his report. What better way to bring value to his grandfather’s legacy to protect fey, then humanizing them? What is more human then the capacity for love?

“Alright, I will date you to see how human you are, and make real friendships with all the other royal fey. It will be completely academic, of course. It’s not like I am not… not interest I suppose.” Hara said. Reflecting on the fact he had become attached and dependant on Fleoganan’s company; She was profoundly adorable at times.

“Splendid! Nothing warms and sways the hearts of the kingdom of men, like unhealthy amounts empathy. Like vegans! We could convince a whole host of people to be compassionate towards magic, if they see it in a sympathetic and relatable way. Everyone will win! Me, Woodwick, Grandpa, you, the fey, and human society.”  Hara exclaimed excitedly. “You are also good at cheering me, and extremely pretty. Just don’t interfere too much during class.” Hara finished. Fleoganan was filled with motivation and a sense of victory. Just as Woodwick, it would seem Fleog had a fascination and desire to understand humans, and live among them as an equal. She may be a Dragon King some day, and need to know about both Veils. Fleog wanted to be more then a dragon princess now; she wanted to explore the Day Veil with Hara. Emphasis on ‘with Hara’. If Hara was a part of Day Veil, she never wanted to leave.

Hara spent many hours writing, and only let a select few people, including Morgan and Dominique, help with his research. Hara requested not to mention he was actually dating Fleog for ‘data collection’. Though Hara realized he would more frequently forget about his academic intentions in the evening, while Fleog lay like a radiant maiden beside him. Cuddling his warm plaid pajamas in a state of bliss. Fey are so easily pleased; lacking any moral code, sense of time, and feeling no hatred or bias. It makes them oblivious to blemishes and simple minded. Which makes it even more remarkable Woodwick didn’t show these qualities up front. Hara admired that about fey. Their timeless wonder and neutral mindfulness. Something humans will never truly possess. Being surrounded by fey his whole life, Hara was very comfortable having a dragon loaf on him; fey felt like friends and family. All of the fey were beautiful to Hara, just as any other seer. If he could make others feel that too, maybe they would see the value to protecting it.

 Once Hara’s resistance and walls went down, he admitted Fleog was bringing him joy each day. Hara was unsure if he had a soft spot for dragons, or it was because he spent so much time with her. Either way, Fleoganan was now one of Hara’s favourite fey. She kept inspiring him, as his grandfather did.

Becoming head of fey studies at the academy, in his grandfather’s position, was turning out to be even better then Hara had imagined. Hara was enjoying the company of all the fey on Tiberius gate; including the ones he assumed he would never get to see in person. The fey all liked Hara back ofor the tender care he provided, just like Morgan and the other mages he taught. Hara found he loved instructing and the community of Pepperidge more then he expected. Years of study was paying off more then just his student loans. It all felt surreal. In fact, it reminded Hara of his grandfather. What Hara recorded for his research, made him see why grandpa Firepot was so invested and loving towards the fairies in his collection; They were like children. They had a humanness to them. They had dreams, personalities, emotions and were able to learn; Fey could feel unconditional love in their own way. Something that could never be captured on paper.

Hara’s first publication, at a bi-annual conference, was compelling to his academic peers. They thirsted to hear more about royal fey. Few people had ever had the opportunity to get to know one. At the conference, Hara released his grandfather’s notes on Woodwick. Nymphs were an easy flagship fey, because they had the most peaceful reputation, and nymphs even looked the most human. Grandpa Firepot’s findings were a sugary base study, that deserved to be shared and would support his presentation. Woodwick’s childhood demonstrated that humans could live peacefully with fey; if they treated fey less like animals and more like sentient magic; That is worthy of respect and love. Hara also sighted Fountain and Grand Snow as examples of how humans didn’t have to fear magic; and the benefits conservation to people, nature, and the mystical. Seer’s were indeed passionate weirdos, and easily buttered from wonder at Hara’s presentation. Fleoganan was by his side on the platform the whole time as well. She added a dazzling and tangible example to viewers. Although royal fey are supposed to be in human form around common folk, as advocates of their kingdoms, they seldom did. Fleog spent most of the conference as a soft pearly dragon. This allowed her to change her size and easily adjust to the surroundings, as she followed Hara around the building. Fleog was so friendly, snuggly, talkative, and a treat witness, that she put stars in the eyes of most of the attendees; Quickly becoming flagship herself.

Hara finally submitted an updated formal catalogue of Pepperidge’s fey. Which was lovingly compiled by Hara, the community, and his students. The list included creatures as legendary as Fountain nymphs, to as common as castle gnomes. The magic community glazed further in awe at the lengthy document. Hara’s hard work and credentials didn’t disappoint; he didn’t have to publish anything further for now if he didn’t want too. Because of Hara’s grandfather, fey friends, and taking the opportunity, he was able to convince the Wizardry counsel to declare Pepperidge a protected magic forest, for the next twenty years.

The night Hara returned to the academy, he sat on his dormitory bed and began to cry. The tension was finally releasing from his body. He was so certain no one would listen to him, Woodwick would be hurt, or Dominque and the students would be attacked for magery. Hara was glad his work did what he hoped it would; make everyone safe. Fleoganan however, was more happy then relieved by the outcomes; thus, she was confused by Hara laying on his bed in exhaustion, crying. Fleog immediately became filled with concern. Fey only cry when scared, grieving or sad, and they didn’t know the difference between tears of woe or joy. Fleog ran over to hug Hara, and sat next to him on the bed.

“What is it?” Fleoganan panicked. “you’re crying, are you sad? Everything seems to be going so well so far. All of those wizards weren’t as scary as I was told. Actually, they seemed to love magic more then life itself.”

“Exactly,” Hara said. “it’s amazing. I put so much trust and effort into all this, and in six months I brought out the best in them; wizards who keep fairies in iron cages, exterminated goblins, and profit off dragons. Many of them now have a change of heart or new perspective. There are few places in the Day Veil where magic is protected and loved. I don’t know what I did to deserve all this fortune. I never thought that Happily Ever After spell was real,” Hara sobbed. “But my grandfather is going to hug me, then scold me for publishing his work. I inherited it, and promised to keep them a secret. Though technically, Morgan’s leaked the notes if anyone asks...”

“Don’t blame Morgan, he was only trying to help. Besides, I loved seeing how happy Dominique and Woodwick were! And everyone else here is thrilled! I think your grandfather would be proud. I heard at the conference, that Woodwick may have his job back if thing’s keep going so well. You have really shown me the bright side of this veil. I may have been a bit scared after what happened to mother.” Fleog admitted, gently leaning onto Hara’s shoulder.

 “And the way you speak of your grandfather; he sounds just like you. When you talk about him, it has the same jubilation that my siblings had towards the Day Veil; Prompting me to come here.” Fleog said. There was pause, as their hands met.

“My family has a beach house; grandpa made it on an enchanted bay. When I was young, Grandpa had faked paperwork to adopt Woodwick, and took him on vaction. That’s when I first met Woodwick, and I realized that magic isn’t always just an essence of the universe; but alive. Maybe I should do the same with you. I bet My grandfather would beg to meet a potential granddaughter-in-law.” Hara chuckled. He leant into Fleog and held her hand, a bit puzzled as to what made him do it, but happy he did. Fleog smiled, and gently squeezed his hand back with a trademark joy wiggle.

The smell of the sea was strong by the cold humid beach this time of year. The air was crisp as the wind slipped in; causing the chimes to sing. The soothing hollow jingle of agate clinking copper tubes, and abalone chips. The golden sunshine of sundown poured in, emphasizing dust, but not bright enough to feel warm. Hara was laying on a weaved mat on the floor, and he noticed the smell of brewing black tea and coffee, as it began to diffuse through the room.  The cabin was still as he left it. Well-loved, but unchanged. The quiet small talk of his parents and grandfather outside, was muffled by the crashing waves and soft quilts. Hara felt perfectly still. Next to him, Fleog looked at the ceiling; Hara saw someone he knew was fey, but also a beloved. There was no difference between people and magic to him anymore. It had felt like that from the start. In moments like this, there was only the world as a whole; a beautiful changing world in need of sharing and tending. He had hope that his work world result in everyone feeling the same way. Or even letting them realize they may already do.

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Bookshelf Briefs 8/21/19

Accomplishments of the Duke’s Daughter, Vol. 4 | By Reai and Suki Umemiya | Seven Seas – Aside from praising Iris’s innovations, this volume focuses more on the political end of things than the commerce end. Iris ends up attending the ball, and it goes better than she expected, mostly as the Queen Dowager is in her corner. In fact, honestly, things may go a little TOO well—the entire ball seems engineered to show off how the guy who dumped and exiled Iris is a hothead idiot, and Yuri seems to be doing an excellent job of manipulating the country into… running itself into the ground. But how invested should Iris be in all this, especially as she has to look out for her own nation, because there’s war on the horizon. Still an excellent political drama. – Sean Gaffney

Behind the Scenes!!, Vol. 7 | By Bisco Hatori | Viz Media – I enjoy Bisco Hatori’s humor, but her plotting is not a thing to behold. That said, as predicted, things resolved with the Ruka plotline, followed by a quick epilogue showing the film Goda made (honestly, the plot of the film sounds like a manga I’d love to see Hatori write), and then another epilogue several years later showing the two pairings (mostly) resolved and the two stars at ease with themselves and successful. There’s fun to be had here, but I can’t deny that I think this started a lot stronger than it ended, and I’m glad it did not end up as long as Ouran. I’d still recommend it to Hatori fans, though. Oh yes, and the amnesia arc proves to be as inconsequential as I suspected it would be. – Sean Gaffney

Cocoon Entwined, Vol. 1 | By Yuriko Hara | Yen Press – Hoshimiya Girls’ Academy has a unique tradition. The students have exceedingly long hair, and as the middle school third-year students are being measured for their high school uniforms, the high school third-years are finally having their hair cut, which will be used to make said uniforms. Cocoon Entwined so far is light on plot, heavy on atmosphere. We meet Yokozawa, a girl who seems to be able to sense breathing and/or heartbeats from the uniforms, and Saeki, the princely girl whom Yokozawa has feelings for. We don’t meet, except in flashback, the elusive Hoshimiya, granddaughter of the headmistress, who has locked herself in her room and for whom Saeki seemingly pines, much to Yokozawa’s dismay. I really liked this volume, even though there’s not a lot happening so far. I look forward to more, whenever it comes. – Michelle Smith

Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction, Vol. 6 | By Inio Asano | Viz Media – Thankfully, and despite Kadode assuring her friends that something happened, it’s suggested nothing did, and the teacher is leaving the city due to the ongoing chaos. Honestly, the world may not have all that long to go—even if the aliens don’t bring things to an end, can Japan really hold off America and everyone else? This still has a bit of a post-apocalyptic feel to it. Still, Futaba does end up getting lucky, so to speak, though the implication is that her politics and his desire for a non-serious relationship will make that a very short relationship. The best part of the story was Oran’s surprise birthday party, which was sweet as pie. I hope there’s more sweet moments ahead. – Sean Gaffney

Emanon, Vol. 1: Memories of Emanon | By Shinji Kaijo and Kenji Tsuruta | Dark Horse – I initially picked up Emanon due to Tsuruta’s involvement since I’ve been enjoying Wandering Island; I only later realized that Kaijo is an award-winning author. The Emanon manga is an adaptation of a series of stories written by Kaijo (also illustrated by Tsuruta) featuring a young woman who calls herself Emanon. Kaijo’s somewhat melancholic but engaging narratives lend themselves well to Tsuruta’s atmospheric artwork. There’s very little action in the first volume of the manga. For the most part, Tsuruta is capturing a reminiscence of a conversation between two people, a young man who enjoys speculative fiction and Emanon. She intrigues him, not only because of the air of mystery surrounding her but because she tells him that she holds memories reaching back to the beginning of life on Earth. Memories of Emanon, adapting Kaijo’s original story, is self-contained, but I’m greatly looking forward to the continuation of the series. – Ash Brown

Idol Dreams, Vol. 6 | By Arina Tanemura | VIZ Media – It’s been almost two years since I read a volume of Idol Dreams. I’d stop short of saying it has gotten good in the intervening time—there’s a lot of melodrama here, from the death of Hibiki’s little sister and him carrying on despite his grief (leading to the spectacularly cheesy line, “Sayaka, can you hear Hibiki singing?”) to the plotline revolving around Hanami’s pregnancy and the fact that it isn’t Tokita’s—but it’s certainly somewhat better, and I think that’s because this volume puts much more emphasis on Deguchi as an adult interacting with adults rather than her masquerading as a teen interacting with teens. It was even a little gratifying to see this mousey character haul off and smack Hanami for leaving Tokita at the altar. Do I care enough to keep reading? Maybe, especially if the next volume is the final one. – Michelle Smith

Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Vol. 37 | By Shinobu Ohtaka | VIZ Media – And so, Magi comes to an end. There were some things I really liked about it, like how Ohtaka-sensei showed how Alibaba’s unfailing determination to fight the spell reminded various brainwashed people of other heroes they had known who had sacrificed everything for goals and countries that would no longer exist if everyone and everything returned to rukh. I liked how Kogyoku was desperately trying to get him to surrender to her before the arrival of the massive army in an attempt to save his life. The rest, though, is not completely clear. I get most of what Sinbad did, but I don’t really get how Aladdin emerged victorious. There was a big flash of light and then… happy epilogue? Which I guess is fine. The happy epilogue was what I really wanted, anyway. Overall, I enjoyed this series and its themes of self-determination. – Michelle Smith

My Hero Academia, Vol. 20 | By Kohei Horikoshi | Viz Media – This is an excellent volume, but it’s definitely a “wrap up one plot and start another” sort of book. Midoriya stops the “villains” and we see the small series of tragedies behind their backstory. He makes it back for the festival—just—and it’s a blast, with Jiro at her best (the redrawn art helps) and Eri dazzled. Then we see the new hero rankings post-All Might, and Endeavor is finally top of the charts, but being #1 also means that people are after you as well, and there’s a pretty nasty fight towards the end. Will Endeavor win the day? And will Todoroki care? Great volume, but I think it’s all about Jiro and Eri’s big grins in the end. Those are wonderful smiles. – Sean Gaffney

Shortcake Cake, Vol. 5 | By suu Morishita | VIZ Media – Ten has realized she likes Riku after all and returns early after summer vacation because he’s alone in the boardinghouse. Meanwhile, Chiaki is getting bolder about expressing his feelings. The great part is that not only does he get this pertain to Ten—including a smooch at the end and a “What can I do so that you consider me?”—but to Riku, as well. Chiaki’s oddball personality is starting to come through, and the best chapter here is a cute interlude where he lies about the origins of a cup Riku broke so that they can go out shopping for a replacement together. It involves Riku winning an enormous bag of potato chips for Chiaki from a crane game. I’m not super invested in the romance angle of this story, but I do like the main trio of characters! – Michelle Smith

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization, Vol. 4 | By Tomo Hirokawa, based on the story by Reki Kawahara | Yen Press – There’s an attempt to ramp up the danger here, given that we’re dealing with the death of NPCs, who technically aren’t real people (though honestly, most of SAO has been built around proving that false lately) and the fact that this time you really can log out and go back to your life. But the threat of the game being hacked, as well as users using drugs to “enhance” their experience, means that this time the Japanese government may finally shut down all these VR games for good—something that Kirito and Asuna in particular are determined to stop. Can they help save Premiere from her fate? And what about Anti-Premiere? – Sean Gaffney

Takane & Hana, Vol. 10 | By Yuki Shiwasu | Viz Media – As expected, Okamon is shot down (very nicely) by Hana. Of course, Takane misunderstands. Indeed, the entire volume is about misunderstandings and poor communication, which is always a good fallback in romantic comedies like this one. We also get the backstory on how Takane met Nicola, and how, like Hana, he was at first completely annoyed by him till he saw his hidden nice side. There are not quite as many amusing faces as previous volumes (though the omake helps make up a lot of the difference). But in return we do get a bit more on the romance front, as a drunken Takane (they had a birthday party for him) ends up kissing Hana… on the nose. That said, the effect is devastating. Fun times. – Sean Gaffney

Yuri Life | By Kurukuruhime | Yen Press – We’ve seen quite a few yuri anthologies about adults lately and this one is a 4-koma one-shot, with each chapter focusing on a different couple, until we come around to the first one at the end. There are couples I found interesting. (One involves the Grim Reaper waiting for a woman to die, falling in love with her, and then having her romance be what enables the woman to keep living… so they have to part.) I will say they are “mostly” adult romances… one is teacher-student, with the student being sixteen, and it didn’t work for me. Nor did the one about the “yandere.” Still, there were more hits than misses, and if you’re looking for cute, sweet yuri that won’t stick in the head, this is decent enough. – Sean Gaffney

By: Ash Brown

[skylarmoon71]

Miguel O' Hara (Across the Spiderverse) - AU: Chapter 13

“He’s so scary, I swear he never smiles.”

“He probably doesn’t even know what a smile is.”

“That’s actually kind of sad.”

“Maybe that’s just his face.”

These are all statements you’ve heard about your boss.

Miguel O’Hara.

You have to admit, if you didn't know him well, you probably would have thought the same. But you’ve seen all the sides of him. Protective, supportive, clingy, confident. Miguel is more than just the face of a company, or some superior, and you have to admit you’re happy that you’re probably one of the few that know him so well.

The soft buzzing of your phone diverts your attention, and you smile.

“Can you meet me in my office, there’s some people I’d like you to meet.”

He’d told you about the meeting prior, so you’re prepared. Apparently these people were some of his closest friends. You’re a bit nervous, because you really do want them to like you. The minute you get to the door, you’re ready. You lift your hand to knock.

“Come on big guy, just gimme a smile, you can do it.”

There’s a female voice on the other side followed by a groan.

“One smile!” She insists.

“LYLA!!”

He sounds kind of agitated, and all you hear are giggles in response. You’re sort of wondering if you came at the wrong time. There’s a part of you that intends to maybe come back, but the door opens and you jump.

There’s three other people in the room aside from Miguel, all wearing curious looks.

“O-Oh! H-Hi.”

You give an awkward wave.

The woman with the red hair is the one holding the door open, and she grins, pulling you inside as she shuts the door.

“So you’re the one Miguel’s in love with, Hi I’m Lyla. You’re pretty cute, what’s your name, where do you live? Do you have any pets? Miguel’s like a big cat so I guess you do now.” She laughs and Miguel glares in her direction, standing as he walks around the desk.

“Ignore her (Y/N).”

He folds his arms.

“This is Lyla, Peter Parker and Jessica Drew.”

Each of them sends a smile, and Lyla is still at your side, almost inspecting you.

“It’s nice to meet all of you. I’m (Y/N).”

“Likewise, so tell us, how did you manage to tame the big guy? Yesterday I saw him smiling at his phone, it was creepy.” Peter comments. Miguel doesn’t look impressed and you just rub your arm shyly.

Apparently all of his friends like taking jabs at him. Jessica moves to you with a warm smile.

“All jokes aside, we appreciate you looking out for him. He told us what you did that night. You saved his life.”

Your eyes widen.

“Y-You guys know!”

Peter nods proudly and Lyla smiles.

“Sure do, I help with the suit. Miguel’s good at sewing, but his color coordinating skills need help.”

He growls and she just cowers behind you playfully.

It’s obvious they have a good relationship, and it makes you happy. They banter like siblings. Somehow knowing that he has this group looking out for him brings relief.

“Jessica and I grew up in the orphanage together, and I met Peter and Lyla in college. They all helped me start the company. They have different specializations and they manage different parts all across the country.”

Miguel informs.

You’re honestly impressed.

“I’m good with tech, Jessica’s specialty is mechanics and Peter’s pretty much a scientist. “

Lyla lists each skill.

“Wow..”

You’re in awe.

“You guys are like the ultimate superhero team.”

Lyla laughs, lifting her head proudly. Miguel just groans.

“Please don’t make her head any bigger.”

You smile, walking over to Miguel.

“I’m really happy you have such amazing friends. I feel like I can worry a little less now when you’re out fighting crime.”

His expression softens, and for a moment you both seem to forget that you have an audience. You’re just looking into each other’s eyes.

“Soooo, do you guys need a room or…” Peter trails off.

You flush, looking back at them.

“O-Oh no, s-sorry.”

That was a bit embarrassing.

“No need to apologize, it’s cute. I knew he had the hots for you the second he came back gushing about your cooking. He was like OH MY GOODNESS I COULD MARRY THIS WOMAN HER FOOD IS LIKE-”

Miguel covers Lyla’s mouth with the most venomous look and your cheeks are completely flushed. Lyla is waving her hands around and Peter laughs, moving over and parting both of them.

“We’ll take our leave. It was nice meeting you (Y/N), take care of the big guy.”

Jessica and Lyla give a little wave and the door closes behind them. Miguel looks annoyed, maybe a bit bashful.

“Sorry about her. She’s always been like that.” He says.

You just shake your head with a smile.

“It’s okay. I like this side of you. I’ve never really seen you all grumpy and glaring. It’s kind of hot.”

It’s true he’s often stoic, but until recently you didn’t really see his face.

He’s looking away.

“You really need to stop teasing me.”

You smirk.

“Who says I’m teasing? You’re hot, that’s just a fact.”

You’re actually impressed when his cheeks turn a bit red. He still won’t look at you.

This man is literally the cutest.

“Are you coming over again tonight?”

He nods, glancing at you.

“Can we cuddle again?” You ask.

You peer at him, moving closer, and this time he does look at you.

“You don’t mind?”

He asks.

“No, why would I?”

“I’m a bit bigger than most guys, I thought it might be uncomfortable.”

You shake your head, taking his hand.

“You’re perfect.”

His expression becomes warm, and he lifts a hand, cupping your cheek. You smile.

“We can cuddle whenever you want.”

You beam at him, leaning on your toes as you give him a peck. When you pull away, he licks his lips. Just from his expression you can tell that he wants more. He really is like a big cat. You giggle at the thought, pulling him down for another kiss. 

[catchcr]

hello gorls & gays its me, ria! i’m ria, 19, i DID learn to read . okay. i’m in the pst timezone! and i am very excited for this rp !! and i’m very excited to start plotting and writing with everyone !! my discord is uwu legend#4835 - i respond much faster there than ims. my twt is @biesschuu if ur into that. onto my messy muses!

☾*✧･ﾟ:*「 KANG MINA. CISFEMALE. SHE/HER. 」DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE’S A WITCHIN HANEUL KNOWN AS YANG HARA? THEY HAVE BEEN LIVING HERE FOR THEIR ENTIRE LIFE AND IS A MATCHMAKER IN TRAINING. THEY ARE CURRENTLY NINETEEN AND IS A STUDENT AT CROCUS INSTITUTE OF HIGHER MAGIC IN THE HOUSE ANEMONE. I HEARD THAT THEY ARE KNOWN TO BE PUSHY, BUT WORRY NOT ! I HEARD THEY ARE ALSO VERY LOYAL TOO. REMEMBER TO STAY OUT OF TROUBLE, THE JU JAK ARE LURKING AROUND EVERY CORNER !

the youngest of three! hara was born from a loveless marriage though she never witnessed very much of the ugly side as her eldest brother (jaehyuk!) shielded her from the worst of it

she never had a very close relationship with her parents as they were both very career oriented and absorbed with raising her second brother as a successor. therefore, jaehyuk was left mostly taking charge of parenting despite only being five years older. hara’s closest with her elder brother and has a general feeling of contempt towards her middle brother as he prioritized meeting their parent’s ridiculous expectations over genuine familial bonds. 

despite being the byproduct of a marriage of convenience hara grew up obsessed with the notion of true love. she loved everything love, lived and breathed rom-coms, swooned over lavish celebrity romances and poured over countless shoujo mangas. 

coming from a powerful magic family she never had much issue throughout schooling, adequate knowledge regarding spells and a firm grasp of control it wasn’t hard for her to skate by with minimal effort as her head stayed in the clouds dreaming of boys... girls sometimes - huh??... boys 

some might say she has wasted potential, though she thinks her skills are better used for matchmaking 

she very much prioritizes others happiness over her own working very hard to find them suitable matches (in part to see them happy and in part to boost her career, but hey, nothing wrong in helping yourself out every once and a while)

always falls into unrequited love with older, unattainable guys - ignores obvious signs of guys her age being interested, though that doesn’t happen often as they’re usually intimidated by her friends or brother

aggressively cares for a large network of friends, spreads herself too thin a lot but always remains most loyal to her childhood friends

she can be pretty ditzy at times, mostly from putting way too much on her plate - her over-confidence and pushiness sort of prevents anyone from ever saying anything to her

thinks humans are really cute, kind of fascinated by them

plots can be found here but i’m also very open to brainstorming and filling your wanted connections! ps can someone PLEASE bring in a matchmaker mentor for her thanks

☾*✧･ﾟ:*「 KIM DOYOUNG. CISMALE. HE/HIM. 」DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE’S A WIZARDIN HANEUL KNOWN AS NAM HAEJIN THEY HAVE BEEN LIVING HERE FOR THEIR ENTIRE LIFEE AND IS A TEACHING ASSISTANT. THEY ARE CURRENTLY TWENTY-TWO AND WAS A STUDENT AT CROCUS INSTITUTE OF HIGHER MAGIC IN THE HOUSE NIGHTSHADE. I HEARD THAT THEY ARE KNOWN TO BE COLD, BUT WORRY NOT ! I HEARD THEY ARE ALSO VERY PATIENT TOO. REMEMBER TO STAY OUT OF TROUBLE, THE JU JAK ARE LURKING AROUND EVERY CORNER !

born with a silver spoon, raised like a prince - haejin was raised given every luxury and advantage money could buy

his privilege didn’t come for free, it came with great expectation. his parents had met in late and life, and after many unsuccessful tries at pregnancy at last succeeded with haejin

his parents maturity allowed for great wealth and knowledge to be passed along as well as great responsibility and expectation as the sole heir to their (impressive) estate and potions empire 

he’s always been burdened with heavy responsibility though he has no qualms with his situation, raised fairly though at times strict he’s grown up with upright morals and standards 

wasn’t given much choice in choice of career as he pursued potions studies in order to prepare taking over his parent’s business, though he doesn’t fair well with social interaction he enjoys letting himself get consumed by academia. he thirsts for knowledge and is constantly studying and experimenting, has continued on to pursue an academic career post-grad in order to better his knowledge for when the time comes that he must take full duty over his family’s business 

his parents are very old, despite not looking the part, he senses their increasing weakness and draining power. though he does not openly seemed afflicted by it, he’s scared of their passing. 

one of the few youth with such elderly parents, as a result was not raised in the same social circles as most of his peers. more well acquainted with the social elite. 

definitely hates humans.

some more info! + i don’t have any plots fleshed out for him yet but i’m ready to brainstorm and fill out your wcs!! so hmu 

[lordsicheng]

Into You

Younger Idol!Kim Donghan x Idol!OC

g: fluff

summary: after finally being able to debut with other girls you have trained with for the past few years, you felt like you’re finally able to grab on to your dreams, only to find out one of your closest friends from back home also had the same aspirations as you

requested? yes!♥

Wiping your sweat off your forehead, you focused hard on the choreography your teammate worked on for your upcoming debut. You looked at her getting all frustrated by not to you or the others, but by the fact that she was getting all worked up because your CEO was giving her a hard time. Sure, your company was small, but all of you wanted to debut together and live your dreams as entertainers

“Y/n, move to the right.” Serin, one of your groupmates, told you as she looked at you from the other side of the room, and you just nodded

“Hyomin, don’t you think we should rest for maybe just ten minutes? Our muscles are gonna be too sore if we overwork.” Yein, one of the other members, said as she sat on the wooden floor of the studio

“Fine. Girls, let’s take a break.” Hyomin sighed and fixed her ponytail as she walked over to the speakers, and you followed her from behind

“Hey, Hyo, we don’t have to get too stressed over this.” you said as you touched her shoulder from behind, and she turned and gave you a small smile

“Oh, maknae, please do think of my age too. I’m turning 26 and I’ve trained for over six years, I want to give up but my dreams are too high up to be given up of.”  she said as she leaned her back on the wall and looked at her phone to find more music to practice to

“Hey, y/n, we’re gonna get some snacks at the convenience store. Wanna go?” Soyoung, one of the other members, asked as she approached you and Hyomin

“No, I’m good. Just give me a small pack of that potato chip I liked. Barbecue flavored.” you grinned and she just nodded as she walked out along with Yein to get some snacks

“Serin unnie, where’s Hara?” you looked around to find the other maknae who was your age but only a few months older

“Hara was called by the manager earlier, I don’t know why.” Serin scratched her head, and Hara coincidently arrived the studio, not able to hide her huge smile

“Hara!” you ran over to her side and hugged her

“Y/n, everyone, I have some news.” Hara grinned, making everyone else walk up to her

“Wait, where’s Soyoung unnie and Yein?” Hara looked around to find the other missing members

“They’re buying snacks. But tell us what’s up, now.” Hyomin chuckled

“Okay, so you know how the manager asked me to go with her earlier to the office of the other representatives and the CEO, right? So we kind of made an agreement of some sort, but I told them the agreement should benefit all of us in return. So…” Hara paused before continuing with her words

“We’re debuting in a month!” she exclaimed in joy, raising her arms to show her glee

“WHAT?!” everyone, including you, gasped in unison

“Yeap, you heard me. We’re gonna start recording next week, jacket photos will be around the same time or in two weeks, and same goes for the music video. So, yes, we’re set!” Hara giggled and gathered everyone for a group hug, Yein and Soyoung arriving confused as to why everyone was in such a great mood

“What’s going on?” Yein asked as she sipped on her carton of banana milk

“We’re debuting!” you grinned

“WHAT?!” Soyoung and Yein this time gasped in unison as they ran over to all of you hugging tightly, spinning around in excitement as you all were just a few steps of getting to all of your dreams

-

You were shaking in nervousness as you grabbed Hyomin’s hand and held it while backstage for your showcase, looking at her in a bit of panic as she tried to calm you down by rubbing your fingers with her thumb

“We’ll be alright. You’re the visual and maknae, so most likely the reporters would focus on you. It’s normal to become this nervous.” Hyomin smiled

“You’re best fit as the leader. You assure everyone.” you smiled back

“We’re up in 10 minutes!” Yein called from the back, making your heart beat a little bit faster than usual

“You got this. Remember, find the red light between the cameras, your focus should be there.” Hyomin pat your back

“Okay. Got it.” you nodded

“Girls, they’re calling us to get ready by the stage, let’s go.” Soyoung called, and you and the others followed as you fixed your microphone

As the special MC called you out, you shook your head to get the nervousness off, and Hyomin looked at you again

“Ready?” she asked

“Ready.” you smiled

“Ladies and Gents, give it up for Heartbeat!”

-

It has already been a week since you have debuted, and your group was already bombarded with tons of CF offers and guestings, whether it be individual or group. You calmly drank your iced Americano while in the waiting room, looking around as you noticed your groupmates were getting excited on your first live broadcast. You stood up and walked over to the other girl groups’ places, taking peeks as you admired their teamwork and beauty from afar

“Y/n noona?” someone called from behind and you turned to look who it was, only to enlarge your eyes in surprise

“D-Donghan?” you said in surprise as you slowly walked over to him

“Noona! I knew it was you when I saw the press photos!” Donghan exclaimed as he looked at you

“Wait, Donghan, you debuted too?” you chuckled as you crossed your arms

“Yeah, but our group’s temporary…” Donghan gave a small smile

“Oh, from Produce 101? I haven’t talked to you ever since you got in!” you lightly slapped his shoulder

“Ah, yeah. I mean, if it weren’t for the fans we wouldn’t be able to be here.” Donghan laughed

“You should be thankful.” you nodded

“Hey, Donghan, we’re up next!” one of Donghan’s groupmates called from afar

“Who’s that?” you looked at the guy who called him

“Sanggyun hyung.” Donghan smiled

“Can I get his number?” you joked

“Noona, it’s obvious he isn’t your type.” Donghan rolled his eyes and laughed

“Mean.” you slapped his shoulder again, this time, a bit stronger

“Ow!” he crinkled his nose

“That’s what you get for being a meanie.” you put out your tongue in mockery

“See you later, terminator.” he laughed as he ruffled your hair and ran off to his groupmates

“Terminator… Wait,y-you remembered… ? hey, that was one time!” you pouted and crossed your arms, him just laughing as he walked off and you ending up laughing as well as you walked to your groupmates, who kind of noticed you talking to Donghan after stealing a few glances

“My, my. Who was that cutie?” Hyomin chuckled as you arrived

“Donghan. A really close friend of mine back at my hometown. I didn’t even know he was debuting.” you shook your head as you sat down on one of the chairs

“You look cute together.” Soyoung giggled as he looked at Donghan and his group walk out the room and then to you

“Excuse me? Noooo.” you waved your hand

“Hey, hey. We just debuted. No boys. We have a one year dating ban.” Hara rolled her eyes

“Who said anything about dating? We’re really just friends. Besides, I’m like, three years older.” you crossed your arms

“Wait, they’re JBJ right?” Yein asked

“Oh, yeah! The fanmade group that got to debut.” Hyomin nodded

“So that means Donghan is the maknae, and y/n….” Soyoung turned to look at you

“Is also the maknae.” Serin smirked and nodded as she looked at you

“Guys, please…” you snickered

“Come on, we’re up after two groups.” Hyomin pat your shoulder and everyone else stood up, walking to the nearest place to stay backstage to get ready for your first live broadcast

Donghan’s group, JBJ, passed by your group with a bow as you all did as well, telling each other good luck as you prepared to go on stage. Donghan gave a sneer smile as he walked pass you and poked you on the side, making you jump a bit and glare at him in response, but he just put out his tongue in reply as he ran to his groupmates back to the waiting room. Soyoung, who was standing behind you, couldn’t hold in her laughter as he ran off and you looked at her with an annoyed expression

“What? You both really look cute.” Soyoung burst out a small laugh

“Don’t even think about it.” you rolled your eyes and chuckled as you turned to look in front

-

After a few weeks, you finally got used to being an idol. Fansign events, radio guestings, television appearances, live performances, and even CF shoots. Your schedule was hectic, but whenever you got the chance, you always met Donghan at music broadcast stations since you both were promoting at the same time, and he even mentioned being a friend of yours at a radio show. He’d often smile and wave at you whenever you pass each other, but he also did become mischievous a few times by adding salt in your water, giving you sour candy instead of sweet ones, and even ruffling your hair randomly whenever he ran pass you.

But you didn’t back down, either. You added soy sauce secretly one time to his cup of coffee, added sugar on one of his rice meals as you passed by their waiting room, and even asked one of his groupmates to untie his shoelaces while in the waiting room, making him trip a couple of times. But despite being incredibly mean to each other, you and him were always close and always had a relationship like this. You both loved being witty, playing pranks, and overall just being carefree over everything.

One time, as you realized his group was to finish promotions, you suddenly became sad. Your promotions were to end in two weeks, making them end it a week earlier than yours. You were not sure if you were gonna be able to meet him again after a while, and you felt like you were really gonna miss him. Donghan, on the other hand, was also becoming a bit cheerless as he realized he won’t be able to prank you as often too. Maybe, in his admittance, he’d even miss you as he thought you were one of his closest friends in the industry, relieved to know that you both have achieved a dream you both always had: to stand on stage.

Donghan saw you stand from afar as they finished one of their last live performances and slowly walked over to you while you were drinking water. You suddenly got startled as you turned because you didn’t notice anyone walk up to you either, and you put your hand on your chest as you got back to your breath and just gave a chuckle

“Hey.” you smiled

“Noona, our promotions are ending…” he pouted as he looked down

“Okay, but isn’t that a good thing?” you crossed your arms

“I won’t be able to see you after a long time again.” he shifted his eyes to look at you

“Donghan, we’re both just starting out so of course we would get busy.” you pat his shoulder as you put the plastic cup of water to the side

“I’ll… miss you…” Donghan looked away, and you just smiled in return

“I’ll miss you too little chicken.” you rolled your eyes and crossed your arms

“Wait, give me five minutes.” Donghan ran off to their waiting room and you just looked at him perplexed, figuring out why he made you wait for a few minutes. He came back with one hand on his back and the other scratching the side of his head, confused on how he was to explain to you on what he was bringing

“So? Why’d you make me wait?” you raised a brow and chuckled

“Have this.” Donghan looked down and slowly pulled out a necklace with half a heart on it, with an engraved lettering that spelt out “Friends.”

“T..thanks…” you bit your bottom lip as you grabbed the necklace and looked at it, and then back to Donghan

“I’m wearing the other half, if you’re wondering.” he shyly smiled as he lowered the neck of his shirt a bit to show the other half of the heart, engraved with “Best” in the center

“This is really sweet, Donghan…” you giggled

“I know we’re always doing pranks and making fun of each other, but at the end of the day, you will always be my best friend. You always were. Even before we both came here.” Donghan admitted, his cheeks starting to become pink from shyness

“First neighbors, then childhood friends. And now, best friends?” you beamed as you put on the necklace and showed the pendant to him

“I’ll contact you immediately right when we get free time.” Donghan smiled

“Alright, deal.” you nodded

“Donghan, Taehyun hyung is looking for you.” Sanggyun, one of his groupmates, walked over to his side and looked at Donghan, and then to you

“Alright. Oh, and hyung, this is y/n noona, the girl I talked to you about.” Donghan grinned as he introduced you to Sanggyun

“Talked about what?” you raised a brow and crossed your arms as you looked at Donghan

“Remember when you said you wanted his number?” Donghan chuckled, and you widened your eyes in shock, making Sanggyun burst out laughing at the side

“You little…” you slapped Donghan’s shoulder a few times, making him chuckle and put out his tongue in reply

“Ya, y/n, Hyomin unnie is calling for you. We need to get ready!” Yein yelled from the door nearby, and you turned and nodded to her before looking back at the two young men

“I’ll see you guys later.” you waved as you ran off to the other waiting room and closing the door behind you, Donghan and Sanggyun waving back before you went inside and ended up looking at each other and laughing

“She’s actually very pretty. She’s the maknae? And she’s the same age as me?” Sanggyun tilted his head in curiosity

“Hyung, take it easy.” Donghan pat Sanggyun’s shoulder

“Oh, right, I forgot she’s yours.” Sanggyun chuckled as he looked away

“Hyung!” Donghan whined as he shook Sanggyun by his shoulders

“Ya! Both of you! Get in here!” Taehyun, their leader, yelled from the other room nearby

“Coming!” Sanggyun and Donghan yelled back as they both laughed and ran back to the other waiting room, preparing to change clothes and go out of the building for their next schedule

[jacoblikes]

Team Jacob — Jacob Kim for Grazia Korea

Instagram influencers are a dime a dozen these days, but Jacob Kim has managed to carve out his own niche as an industry mainstay. We sat down with him to chat about being his blog, his goals, and most importantly, his love life.

This is your first photoshoot for a magazine. How does it feel? Kind of surreal. I had to ask my boyfriend (supermodel Lim Enzo) for some tips before I felt comfortable.

You did a great job. Seemed very natural. Thank you.

Speaking of your boyfriend, you two really shocked the world with that dating announcement back in February. Was that your intention? Not exactly—though I do love a spectacle. I didn’t really think of it as much of an announcement, anyway. I had been hinting at it for weeks. We just wanted to share our relationship, because I think it means a lot to us and to other people that we do.

You were asked about Enzo in October, and didn’t have many nice things to say. Now your face lights up whenever I even mention his name. What changed? 
I was… really hurting at the time. I’m really embarrassed about how I responded in that particular interview. As far as what has changed, everything has, and very quickly.

Most public figures keep their relationships very private, especially if they’re dating someone of the same sex. What does being openly LGBT mean to you? Sometimes I forget that I really am a public figure, and openly dating a man is sort of taboo, even in 2019. I guess it just means that I have the luxury and privilege to freely love who I love, and I don’t have to hide that part of my life from my readers and fans. I just wish everyone could do the same.

What made you want to start your blog? I was a journalism student at SNU at the time, and I thought I could get lots of practice writing, and also make some connections in an industry I loved so much already.

What advice do you have for anyone who wants to start a blog? Reach out to people who are already established in the industry as quickly as you can. Make the right connections, and they’ll help you grow faster than anything you’ll ever write.

You recently started a YouTube channel. How does that differ from writing for your blog? Well, first of all, editing videos is so much harder than editing my posts [laughs]. But I get more of a chance to share my life with my audience than I do on my blog. That’s actually sort of weird for me, but it is nice to open up a little bit more. I think a lot of people watch just because they hope to spot Enzo. Doesn’t matter to me, either way. Click’s a click.

Will you feature more of your celebrity friends in your vlogs? Sure, if they’re up for it. I’ve had loads of requests to vlog with Vogue’s Penny, and I’ve talked to him about doing that already. I don’t think people realize how messy that’ll be, though [laughs]. People are always asking for more of my sister (rapper Hara Juku) too. We’ll see.

You used to be a self-described “Gucci enthusiast,” but stopped promoting them after their many scandals. Do you have a new favorite brand? Dior men’s has been so good since Kim Jones became the creative director. I’ve been wearing a lot of Prada, as well. I’m trying to just wear pieces that I like, and to worry about the brand name less.

Is there a reason you hate Versace so much? I hate overpriced, ugly clothes. That’s it.

Any music you’re really into lately? I’ve had Minnie’s “Dance the Night Away” on repeat since it came out.

Do you think you’ll be an influencer forever? Or do you have other plans? I love fashion, and I love to write, so I don’t see myself changing careers any time soon. That being said, you never know what could come up in the future.

Where do you see yourself in ten years? With the way life has been going for me lately, I’ve come to just expect the unexpected, so I really have no idea where I’ll be. I can say for sure that wherever I am, I’ll be by Enzo’s side.

Any words for your fans before you go? Every day I’m thankful that I do what I do, and I wouldn’t be able to continue without the support from my readers. They make everything possible for me, and I’m really so grateful to them.

[iris-sistibly]

4R’s: Encantadia Season 2 (April 25, 2017 episode review)

Episode 200

Iris-message: First of all, I would like to clarify that the last episode was episode 199 and last Friday was episode 198, sorry for the confusion, I already changed it. This is Encantadia’s 200th episode and I would like to give them a shout out for making it this far despite of the show’s ups and downs.

Recap:

“Amihan, ikaw pala,” -Ybrahim

Alena and Danaya thankfully came and rescued Ybrahim. But the king was badly beaten and lost consciousness, Alena and Danaya brought him to a room where Danaya used her earth gem to heal Ybrahim. Wantuk was grateful at the sisters for saving his king and expressed concern at him for being too blinded by pain that he’s failing to see that there are others who love him. It was only then Alena realized that she has been holding Ybrahim’s hand and immediately let go. Danaya and Alena consulted Imaw’s staff to know how an Etherian made it inside the palace, the sisters were surprised to find out that the Etherian has the power of ivictus and can still get through despite of Pirena’s protection. Imaw recognized the Heran and told them that she is Hera Juvila, she has an ability to speed up or slow down time and because of this, she was able to slow down Pirena’s protection and the reason why she made it inside effortlessly. Because of this, Pirena, Alena and Danaya combined the powers of their gems to strengthen the barriers of Lireo.

Ariana found out from her dama that an intruder sneaked inside the palace and battled Rama Ybrahim and the latter was in bad shape. Ariana became worried and asked the damas to take her to him, Rehav Manik came and prohibited her from doing so. Despite of them being in Lireo, Manik reminded Ariana that she is a Punjabwe and she’s staying in Lireo as a guest, not one of the diwatas. As a man, this gave Manik the privilege to dominate and control Ariana. Rehav Manik returned and found Ariana asleep, relieved, the prince ordered her dama to keep a close eye on her. Ariana who has been pretending all along grabbed the opportunity and went to the king’s room. Ybrahim seemed to be in pain when Ariana saw him and was probably dreaming or having nightmares, Ariana held his hand and kissed him. An image of Ybrahim kissing Amihan shot back at the former’s subconscious, when he opened his eyes, he smiled and addressed Ariana as Amihan and went back to sleep.

Ariana went to the prayer room and prayed to Emre despite of him no longer in Devas. Ariana still prayed that Ybrahim will be granted protection against any harm, she also asked the statue of Hara-Durye Amihan to protect the man they both love.

Deshna’s fears

Hagorn commended Juvila for her great work and knew that the Sang’gres were not seeking answers as to how did the heran able to enter the Lirean palace. He is also aware that the sisters are doing something to strengthen Lireo’s barriers, it was Hagorn’s tactic to distract the diwatas and for them to make a surprise attack in Sapiro. Everything was set, Ether left the deed to Hagorn’s hands while she continues to look for Emre and Cassiopeia. Hagorn found out that Deshna was missing. The young Hathor apparently escaped and attempted to go to Lireo to warn her friends about what her father has been up to, unfortunately she was caught by Hagorn, the latter assured that Deshna’s friends will be unharmed and told his guards to take her back to the camp. Asval is starting to get worried that Hagorn’s own daughter will be the key to their demise. Hagorn and his troop made it to Sapiro, unfortunately, the kingdom was also granted protection by the sang’gres which is why it wasn’t easy to get in, Hagorn used the air and spirit gems in an attempt to break the barriers.

Back in Lireo, Ybrahim had a vision, about his own kingdom filled with corpses and grieving Sapirians, then, he got surrounded by Etherians and attacked him all at the same time. Ybrahim woke up, Danaya and Alena came and asked what was wrong, Alena noticed black retres surrounding the room which usually means bad omen. Ybrahim had a feeling that something bad is happening in Sapiro and hurriedly went back to his kingdom, Danaya opposed for fear that something might happen to the Rama. Alena volunteered to go with Ybrahim so that she’ll be able to teleport themselves out in case anything happens.

The great danger

Emre’s pashnea friend traveled the world to find Haliyah’s missing weapon. The pashnea successfully found it but the weapon was inside a vortex and the pashnea couldn’t get through, it went back and told Emre the news which delighted the god, Emre and Cassiopeia went on their way to retrieve the weapon. Along the way, Ether who summoned a black butterfly to look for the two appeared, her poison was spreading inside Emre and Cassiopeia’s bodies thus weakening them. Ether has no intentions of letting the two get away this time.

Rave/s:

💪 RAMA! You really are in-love with Amihan! 😭 I thought this episode will turn out really bad but DMR made it clear that no matter what happens, Ybrahim’s heart will always belong to our Hara. Thanks for reminding us that by showing YbraMihan’s first passionate kiss again on national TV, look here guys, I know this may sound nonsense but that YA throwback sparked my hopes again that it’s going to be Ybrahim and the real Amihan in the end, I don’t care, I’ll hold on no matter what. DMR may not be able to grant our request for now, but he’s always reminding us that true love will conquer all at the right time, so yes, I will try my best to be more patient, I have been patient for so long, it snapped when Lira and Mira died, and that one YA throwback helped me cope up in this week’s set of episodes. No matter how many times Ariana kisses Ybrahim, no matter how long Alena will be in denial that she still has feelings for Rama, I am confident that the real reel love story will prevail in the end. Aasa ako, maghihintay ako hanggang wakas!

😐 This is neither a rave nor a rant, but I have noticed and realized tonight that Alena 2016 just turned into Amihan 2005. Have you guys noticed? She stepped out of the way so that Amihan and Ybrahim can freely love each other, yet she’s still there for him when he needed someone who can turn on to in the absence of his beloved Hara. And despite of being exes, Ybrahim still shows concern for Alena every once in awhile which is not bad since they had a son together and all, pretty much like YbraMihan 2005, and while I think Alena will always choose to stay away from Ybrahim (of course to pave way for Ariana’s self-discovery and fingers crossed for the YA reunion), Alena suffering from a one-sided love story is very, very overused. Yes, we have all experienced the same thing even I myself, but this narrative is getting more and more ridiculous af, what was the whole point of introducing Memfes who by the way is more like Azulan 2006 who was very keen at captivating Amihan’s heart. I don’t want Alena’s story to be paralleled in the original version of her sister, rather, I choose and I demand for a better narrative for her character. We all went through the same one-sided relationship shit, but for someone not being able to move on after god-knows-how-many-years is ridiculous and too good to be true. Very “old school soap opera,” we are in this millennia when everyone’s motto is “uso mag move-on bes!” Not all people end up with their first loves, that’s what Philippine series should know about, Alena should be an example and an epitome of “you can never forget your first love, but you can move on and find someone better.” I like the whole becoming mature process of her character but I also wanted her to really move on, like just be free from all sorts pain from the past and just get it over with! No more awkwardness on her side, her showing concern to Ybrahim without giving hints that there is something going on or whatever. Let Amihan 2005’s story remain in 2005 and give Alena an original, well-thought of narrative. Palitan na ang gasgas pwede?

Rant/s:

🙄 I gotta say I have to agree with the apwes in the YA fandom, I think Ybrahim has been hanging out in Lireo way too much to the point that he’s forgetting that he has his own kingdom to look after, he and Pirena actually. I would have understood if Lira was still there but, I also think that Sapiro is being too dependent on Lireo and the sang’gres, I would have appreciated it if they let Ybrahim hold Amihan’s air gem for a little while until the new keepers are ready to take over, heck they also would have prevented the air gem from being stolen! Or maybe give Ybrahim some sort of a powerful item to keep intruders at bay. It was said that Sapiro is just as powerful as Lireo and Hathoria, but I think Sapiro is the weakest kingdom and Ybrahim was downgraded into an incompetent king which I am very, very pissed off, as much as I hate to admit his, the writers just turned him into a useless and overly dependent leader.

😪I don’t even know why I hoped for Arra to kill that kiss scene with Ruru, clearly the Amihan flashback saved her face in the show and for people to divert their attention from bashing her. I am frustrated day by day that she hasn’t changed that bad habit of hers of pulling off the same old face over and over again. Joross is giving the very best he can to be the villain in this love triangle, Ruru is tripling his efforts already to make this Ybriana thing work just to make the fans happy, yet Arra is not doing anything! Nakakaumay na that I’m blabbing the same old shits once again, and while I did say that I no longer care, I rooted for this scene just to give Arra a one last REAL CHANCE. But after the episode tonight, I’m really done guys. So done.

🤔CAN THEY ALL STOP STICKING TO THE OLD SCHOOL HABIT OF SOAP WRITING?! CAN’T YOU THINK OF A MUCH BETTER FINDING DESHNA SUBPLOT THAN THIS CLICHÉ-TYPE OF THE SAME OLD SO CLOSE YET SO FAR PATTERN WHICH IS ALWAYS SEEN IN EVERY PHILIPPINE DRAMA? God! This is why I prefer international shows most of the time.

Best performer/s for this episode: Ruru Madrid 🗡

Joross Gamboa ⛏ 

-They deserve to be commended for their extra hard work! 

Rating: 7 out of 10💎s  

Credits to: GMA network via YouTube and Dailymotion @GMAEncantadia (Encantadia’s Official Twitter account) @GMANetwork (GMA’s Official Twitter account) @GMADrama (GMA Primetime series’ Official Twitter account) Encantadia 2016 (Official Facebook page) www.encantadia.com.ph (Encantadia’s Official Website)