#and it was clearly a friendship they both needed

[bwobgames]

She remembers the first time she met Nina.

It was when He took her home for the first time.

They had mistook the deadline for an assignment, and they had to rush part of a project in very little time. Seeing as He lived closer, they made a run for it.

“I should still have an unopened pack of energy drinks and enough coffee for 20 cups so we might just make it”

“Leave that for later, start planning the introduction!”

“This is gonna be worse than my metroid run”

He unlocks his door at record speed, because of course he does.

“I'll get the things I printed. You get settled”

“Alright, grab me a-”

There is a woman.

There is a sleeping woman at the table.

“...There's a really bad intruder at your house.”

“WHAT?!”

He runs over, somehow not dropping any of the papers he messily put together.

“Agh, you scared me for nothing, grab these”

“Eugene who is this.”

Actually, she can recognize her a little. She has seen her talking to him on campus sometimes. New roommate?

“It's Nina. World's number one champion at giving bad first impressions. Hey, wake up”

“Noooo”

“We have visitors”

“awawhat?!”

While that is an expression Marigold could never see on Eugene, somehow this girl looks like him.

She connects the dots

“Your sister?”

“Obviously. Oh, wait. I didn't tell you before?”

“Whoops. Mistake. I'm a bit too used to people seeing us as a pair”

“Excuse me! Are you Miss Marigold? I've been told wonderful things about you! It's a pleasure!”

“Uh. Likewise”

She offers a cold handshake.

At the time, she couldn't understand how those two were in any way related. And her grumpiness at the time didn't help.

How could a man as hardworking as Eugene have a sister who simply decides to take a nap on a table?

Then she found out Nina's studying to become a teacher. In this economy.

Does she have any ambition? Any sense of responsibility? Or is she planning on mooching off Eugene's career?

Nina is everything her parents warned her about.

She helped in keeping them awake that night, bringing drinks and making noise, but due to their busy work they didn't notice.

Of course, as her friendship with Him started to develop, Marigold found it beneficial to befriend his sister. Perhaps befriend is too much. She is now colleagues with his friend's sister.

But that changed the day of her birthday.

They were out of a hard test, going for a walk in the city.

“Ok, I calculated everything and even if I completely fail I still pass, so it's fine!”

“There's no way you failed, you're awesome!”

Marigold is aware that Arnold is only befriending Kevin for his parents connection to the wine industry. And Kevin is in no way worried about his grades because he's aware his parents could sue the teacher easily. Again.

Now Ashley is going to pipe in with something about celebrating, as she has no cares in the world. She is married after all.

“We should celebrate that it's finally over!”

“Yeah!”

This is a great opportunity for Mari for more networking. If she can get them talking about other friends she'll get a bigger network.

Maybe if she gets them a little drunk…

“Wait, Marigold, isn't it your birthday today?”

Oh. Surprise Kevin interjection.

“Oh, I forgot about it”

“We were so busy studying, it completely flew over our heads”

And here's a wildcard, Eugene Coli. Someone with a name like that clearly wasn't a wanted pregnancy.

They are similar, in a way. They are both ambitious, they both need to work their way to the top. They both know what's right.

She can see potential in him. She can see a future where they are strong, on top.

She could use him.

And as she has found out in drunken stupors, he might enjoy it!

They pass a toy shop.

“What about something from here? For the birthday girl? Might make you feel younger”

Well now that's just rude. A lot of her male classmates are still not used to dealing with ladies.

“What will I get from that? An useless thing to gather dust in my room? Please, if I wanted that I would get a Philosophy degree”

It makes everyone laugh, as she foresaw. Thus redirecting their rude comments somewhere else.

A lady cannot be rude. And an entrepreneur cannot risk losing connections.

This is the correct way.

There are many contradictions in her head. She ignores them.

“Let's do a double celebration then, for us and Marigold. Oh! I want pizza!”

.

.

.

.

.

When all her classes are finally over for the day, Nina of all people asks for help retrieving something she forgot in a locker.

Why couldn't she bother someone else was a mystery, but Marigold needs the Coli connection anyways.

She wonders if it's really worth it, it's not like he talks much about his sister anyways. Maybe they grew separately.

But while the data is not clear, she'll go with her.

The weather was lovely.

<PREV START NEXT>

[couch-potato28]

Imagine being a Blue Lock manager! ⚽️

VERSION XV.

(a/n: literally my spirit animal ☝️guys excuse my colorblindness because wtf is this. ty for ur support, enjoy ❤️)

Warning-none

wc: 0,8k

also: @ttheggrimrreaper @irethepotato @ohagiyoo 🔥

——————

FROM THE PROLOGUE:

"Congratulations L/N Y/N! Based on your results, you've earned your place in Blue Lock as the manager of player number…

…25, Niko Ikki.”

Oh, okay, not bad at all. His rank was decent enough to pay off your hard work over the months, but you were a bit taken aback by the bangs that covered 90% of his icon, leaving you to wonder how in the world will you recognize him once you two meet.

Still, that being the least of your concerns—happy with your results—you said goodbye to the others, and headed towards the managers’ room to get your stuff before being dismissed to find the boy.

Imagine being Niko Ikki’s manager.

——————

Niko Ikki, who was similar to a hidden gem since he was—and still is—relatively short compared to some of his teammates, made it a challenge for you to spot him out of the bunch. Yet the moment he sprinted across the field in seconds even with bangs that covered half his face, confirmed everything you needed to know.

You watched him play for a while, taking in his strengths and weaknesses all while he secretly did the same, observing you from the field. Before he realized it, practice was over, and in the blink of an eye—to his shock—you were already right in front of him, congratulating his team’s victory.

Quickly moving on from one topic to another by the time he understood that he got his own manager, you were already far too deep into the new schedules, training sessions, and games to get to know each other better. He was a bit nervous by your lively presence, yet silently grateful for how you took the lead and put in a huge effort to be more comfortable with him.

By the end of the day you two were hitting the friendship line, the excitement of a new journey waiting ahead of you.

——————

•Niko who is literally the youngest in the facility means you are extra protective of him—be it on or off the field—which he really appreciates and smiles whenever you baby him.

•You’re the talking machine in the relationship while he barely ever mutters a word, standing behind you like a scared child.

•Everyone would imagine a soccer player to like P.E but this boy? He hates it, saying even lifting a finger seems tiring so you gotta put in some extra work to get him moving.

•Loves it when you time his 50 meter run tho, the only thing he dares to show off. Thinks a lot during matches, and analyzing with him feels like a 2 hour lecture for you.

•Very respectful all while being super cautious of everything. He’s careful not to cause you trouble, and always apologizes even for the tiniest mistakes.

•When you tell him you like anime, his eyes pop under his bangs as he becomes super thrilled to share his hobby with you. Always asks who your favorite character is then proceeds to judge you for it.

•You two also binge-watch a lot of anime instead of resting but he doesn’t mind it. It serves as a bonding activity and by the 12 episode of some series you basically become childhood besties.

•Niko whose heart suddenly beats faster than normal any time you clearly favor him over everyone else. It makes him feel like the main lead in a shoujo anime, and loves to brag to his teammates about it.

•After your continuous nagging, he tries to train harder despite his dislike for physical exercises so you always make sure to get him the best meals.

•Also, SNACKS. He lives for it when you secretly hide a bag of crisps or an extra protein bar inside his bag, risking your career just so he could munch on them—it means the world to him.

•Both of you try to stay indoors 24/7—excluding outdoor matches—rarely ever going out of the building, avoiding fresh air like the plague. (very healthy might I say)

•He focuses and trains hard for the U20 match, carefully noting down each suggestion you give him. Decides to cut off from the sneaky treats as well even tho it breaks his heart.

——————

AFTER THE U20 MATCH…

•Niko’s dream changes from being a striker to playing as a defender for his team. You, still not convinced about his sudden decision, talk his ear off each night causing the boy to shake you by the shoulders, and reveal his full face after a week of endurance.

•“Look me in the eyes! Do you think I’m joking?” he asks, followed by dead silence as you are too busy admiring his turquoise eyes, forgetting what he was even talking about.

•Refuses to show them ever again but from that day onwards, he’s often seen wearing cute hair clips you randomly put in his hair. The team teases him nonstop, and he just quietly mutters, “Shut up,” to everyone, refusing to take them off.

•Everyone knew he could be savage, but after joining the Ubers? He’s a menace during matches, dropping off roasts in the middle of a game as he steals the ball from the opponent.

•You practically have to put a hand on his mouth, or use tape to keep him from throwing in another shade before they report him for verbal harassment.

•Gets along with his new team quite well, the seniors take great care of the boy, making you feel at ease. He also loves to tell you the story of how they initially planned to dye Barou’s hair pink but decided against the idea, in case he beat them up.

•Starts to actually take training seriously, a hint of enjoyment hidden during practices. You make him do a bunch of exercises, upgrading his physique along with his vision on the field.

•He doesn’t let you make him do photoshoots, but interviews are fine. Nothing can go wrong as long as you don’t let him handle his own social media account because it’s guaranteed to get banned within 24 hours.

[joocomics]

DOUBLE TAKE

04 ⋮ post-party

MASTERLIST || NEXT

pairing: rockstar!junhan x fem!reader x supermodel!jooyeon

genre: slice of life, smut ( 18+ ) ── 2.7k words

your friend’s rock band books the coffee shop you work at for a day to shoot their new music video. at first glance, everything is going well until the line between story and reality begins to blur

✎… light alcohol consumption, sub!reader, unprotected sex, double (vaginal) penetration, oral sex (f/m), fingering, deep throating, degradation kink (f!rec), name calling (slut/whore), pet names, praise kink, multiple orgasms, squirting, overstimulation, facial

( xdh masterlist )

Everyone has left the coffee shop but the night still isn’t over for Junhan and Jooyeon. It isn’t over for you either.

The three of you jump from one topic to another to the quiet hum of music, not showing any signs of drowsiness as you’re slouching on the furniture.

The unending conversation calls for another cold beer and Jooyeon disappears into the back to grab one. It’s been several hours since you were there in that room with him, alone. The thrill still lingers beneath your warm skin, causing your focus on the conversation to drift occasionally.

You glance at Junhan as a moment of silence falls upon the two of you - it’s sudden and very obvious considering how lively the space was before Jooyeon stood up. There’s a certain weight to it that you’re unsure where exactly is coming from.

Is it tension? Regret? Something from the past resurfacing?

He seems lost in thought, tracing the lip of his cup with one thumb until his eyes flicker in your direction.

“Why did he have to kiss you like that?”

You lock eyes, and for a moment you’re tongue tied. Not because of the sharpness in his gaze, vastly contrasting with the quietness of his voice, but from the possible reason for his question.

When you hear the familiar light creak of the swinging door, you both turn to see Jooyeon walking towards you. His steps are casual but slow; his intrigued expression is another indicator that he caught every word.

“Wait, you didn’t like how the scene turned out?” He asks lightly.

Junhan leans forward, resting arms over his knees.

“It’s just… it was too much.”

“Too much?” His friend raises eyebrows, clearly unsure if he agrees.

“How would you have done it then?” You tilt your head slightly, leaning back.

Your tone is gentle, yet piercing, just like your gaze as you watch Junhan shifting, caught off guard by your question.

“How would you have kissed me?”

“She’s asking the right questions.” Jooyeon chuckles under his breath as he sits next to you, beer bottle swinging from his fingers.

“It’s not about how I would’ve done it,” Junhan scoffs with a bitter curl of his lips.

You could end the conversation here but you don’t.

“Show me.”

Junhan doen’t move.

The only functioning part of him is his fingers, twitching against his leg. Until he finally peers into your face as though he’s wondering what trap he’s fallen into.

Because that’s what you’ve always been… a trap.

From the day he met you, you’ve been making him believe that the two of you can have a friendship without putting any other meaning into it. And like a fool, he let it happen - he’d rather bare a little pain, but know that you will pick up the phone if he needs to hear your voice.

You deliberately lean forward, closing the space between you.

“Show me.” You dare him softly.

You notice his eyes discreetly glancing at your mouth before he looks away.

“Not again,” he murmurs, shaking his head. The tension in his voice shows that it’s taking him an immense amount of effort to say these words. “You remember what happened last time, I won’t be able to stop…”

You don’t need to hear more.

You turn his face back in your direction with one swift move of your hand, and kiss him.

It’s a slow, slightly messy kiss, but it holds everything you’ve been keeping in your heart for him all this time. All the emotions you’ve been working so hard to bury; to not bring back to the surface.

His hand instinctively comes up, tangling in your hair as he responds by pressing his own lips even harder.

You pull back first; breathing hard like you can’t get enough.

You turn to your other side, and without hesitation, you kiss Jooyeon too.

Unlike Junhan’s, Jooyeon’s lips meet yours with surprise. They feel stunned, but just as sweet as they were hours prior. Or even more.

From your left, you sense a slow but deliberate touch crawling up your thigh as the kiss intensifies. After a moment, you tilt your head only to exhale softly against Junhan’s mouth.

Your hand that’s still resting on Jooyeon’s right cheek suddenly gets shifted by his grip. The next thing you feel is a nice warmth enveloping two of your fingers, then something grazing them lightly - he welcomes them inside his mouth as you’re still kissing Junhan.

The moment magnifies with every passing second as the three of you become needier. Your hands are tangled together, your sharp breaths mingle and your lips swell from kisses until you put everything on pause. Telling them that you should take this somewhere else, more private, if you’re going to continue it.

The two boys look at each other, questionably.

How can either of them say no? They can’t; the lust is the one dictating their actions tonight. Their minds are too foggy, too excited to think about possible consequences.

All they see is you, in this present moment, and they want to dive into it.

Your roommate’s gone for the weekend and you burst into the apartment, tossing your keys blindly onto the counter. The boys kick off their shoes, and you do the same without caring where they land.

“So… that means we can make you scream as much as we want?” Shirtless, Jooyeon climbs up the bed, grazing his nails against your inner thigh teasingly. “I like that.”

“Touch me, please…” You breathe out as your legs open wider, signaling Jooyeon to do something about your wet panties. “Both of you.”

Your dazed eyes shoot Junhan a look and he reaches for the end of your top, getting it off your body. Right away, he grabs one of your boobs, squeezing lightly as his lips attach to yours, already wanting from your taste again.

The on-going kiss muffles your approaching moans; nothing could've prepared you for the sensation you feel once Jooyeon’s mouth dives into you with no restraints.

He uses his entire tongue, and all the greed that’s been building inside him tonight.

He moves his mouth swiftly and speedily, till there's spit covering your pussy folds, and trickling down to mix with your arousal.

“Thought I’m just getting a paycheque for that music video,” Jooyeon says after pulling back; a mischievous grin settles on his glossy lips, “turns out I’m getting a special bonus too.”

He runs a hand through his blonde hair, pushing it out of his face before attaching his muscled tongue on your clit. His eyes are steady upon your needy expression, but soon they close shut as you place a hand on top of his skull to press him harder against you.

“Is this how you say thank you?” With a quick grip, Junhan forces your vision on him. “You get two minutes of fame and you turn into a whore.”

The sharp laughter that slips from his lips sends shivers down your spine - it awakens a possibility that he might really believe what he’s saying.

Without shame, you moan louder, letting your head fall back. Your fingers are pulling on Jooyeon’s hair the closer he guides you to the edge of your peak.

“At least you’re grateful for what you get, right?”

Junhan readjusts your head with one hand, the other holding his erected dick in front of your face.

Blinking up at him, you open your mouth, then almost immediately whimper while he fills it as much as possible. At the same moment, Jooyeon is focusing on your sensitive clit, circling it and kissing it sloppily.

“Don’t close those pretty eyes.” Junhan mutters, rubbing the tip of his cock against the inner side of your cheek. The repressed whines erupting from your throat as he begins to rock his hips make him buzz, but your glazed eyes - ten times more. “Keep them on me, just like that.”

Your breaths pick up as two of Jooyeon’s long fingers enter your walls, stretching them with calculated motions. His flat tongue remains playful on your stimulated clit meanwhile his digits slide smoothly back and forth, curling in search of the angle that’s going to make you shake.

In no time, he hits exactly what he was looking for, and deliberately proceeds with the same technique as your body starts to squirm beneath his touch.

One quiet come closer slips from Junhan’s mouth but you barely register it as he already pushes your skull to drag your stretched lips to the last bits of his base.

The exciting warmth makes him humm as he waits few seconds to pass before pulling you away. Instantly, the long moan crawls out free the moment you’re detached - the one that was creeping in the back of your throat as Jooyeon’s tongue led you to a climax.

A string of spit dangling between the two of you catches Junhan’s attention and he breaks it by smearing it over your wailing mouth.

The wave of pleasure is still coursing through your veins, your legs still shuddering on both sides of Jooyeon’s head when he looks up, smacking your hip with a pleased curve of his lips.

Your eyes follow him as he unzips his dress pants, letting them hang loose so his cock can spring free. When he raises a brow at you, you snap out of your daze and get on your knees - Junhan shifts behind you.

When he gets a hold of your eyes, you can see it in his gaze, shining bright with a secretive spark… The images from earlier are flooding his mind.

For you, it already feels like it’s happened forever ago.

He doesn’t say anything, just slips into your mouth with quiet concentration; watching you adjust your lips around him as he’s slightly thicker.

Once Junhan thrusts his hips into you, Jooyeon speaks up with impressed tilt in his voice.

“Look at you,” he stills in one place, waiting for you to glance at him; your body jerks forward again and again as his friend picks up the rhythm. “You’re taking these cocks so well, baby. I’m impressed.”

Matching his friend’s steady speed, Jooyeon thrusts into your drooling mouth, filling the room with low groans while his hands keep your head up, steadying it from both sides.

At this rate, their different ways of treating you have you so aroused that another wave of pleasure is already coiling in your stomach.

Feeling your walls gripping harder with each new hit of his cock, Junhan’s nails dig into your butt cheeks so he can fasten the pace. The scarlet hues beneath his fingertips eager him to give you few smacks.

“Think you can take both of us?” He suddenly mutters behind you; the perfect change in speed letting his cock meet your g-spot over and over again. “At the same time.”

Jooyeon’s eyes slightly widen at the question. He empties your mouth with a shakier moan; he could’ve finished in your throat but he succeeded in backing away before he does.

At the same time?

The idea comes off sounding filthy, degrading… yet so exciting, that simply thinking about it is enough to give you the last bit of stimulation you need to earn the second orgasm.

The sudden high pitch in your voice provokes a rushed groan from Junhan’s lips; quickly, he pulls out to replace his cock with his fingers by shoving them smoothly through your walls. His hand flexes as he starts thrusting them as deep as possible, as speedily as possible, while they pulse as your breaking point comes in.

Your high does not come only with ecstatic effects buzzing through your whole body, but with fluids wetting the sheets too.

Junhan’s tireless touch keeps up the intense energy as a load of transparent juices blasts out of you.

Quiet cussing drops from his tongue as he concentrates on the remaining seconds of your climax; on your cries as you soak his hand that you’re squeezing onto.

“So pretty,” Jooyeon whispers, enjoying the rapture on your face closely. His hands cup your warm cheeks though you can’t find the power to open your eyes right away. “I’ll make a mess of your pretty face sooner or later, I promise.”

You manage to take a quick glance at him after Junhan reaches to tilt your head back by pulling on your hair. The slight pain in your scalp forces your eyes open and you see Jooyeon leaving the bed to remove the rest of his clothing.

In the meantime, you turn around, finding yourself straddling Junhan’s lap. His cock wastes no time in slipping back inside you, and he sucks in a sharp breath the second he disappears in your pool of arousal.

“Both of you?” You hear yourself murmuring, resting a hand on Junhan’s chest as he lays back.

“You think I’ll just sit and watch?” The corner of his mouth twitches sharply. “If that’s what you’d prefer.”

“That’s not what I meant.”

“Then what?”

Faint shuffling noises spread in the sudden moment of silence. The bed dips slightly as Jooyeon kneels behind you.

“I’ve never done anything like this before,” your voice lowers more and more as your dazed eyes flicker at Junhan’s unreadable expression, “that’s all.”

His hands settle on your waist and immediately strengthen their grip.

“You can handle it.”

It’s all he says.

“Ready…” Jooyeon asks behind your shoulder, but his tone is slightly uncertain and the word lands more like a murmur rather than a question.

You manage a nod before you’re signaled to lean forward.

Jooyeon presses one hand on the small of your back while Junhan keeps your butt cheeks spread apart. His grip allows him to see you in all your glory; how well you can be stretched out, and how you made his friend’s dick glistening.

He guides his flushed tip down then deliberately applies pressure so he can slip into your hole too. Before that, he makes sure to cover his length in as much spit as possible in order to glide with ease.

“Fuck!”

“Shh,” Junhan whispers, amused at your squealing, “you still got neighbours who can hear you.”

Your breaths start coming fast and shallow as your walls expand, making room for Jooyeon’s cock to slide above Junhan’s. The pain from the big stretch is quick, almost teasing. Before you can react properly, Jooyeon is inside you, and the unfamiliar thrill melts into pleasure.

A pleasure you don’t want to stop.

“My god…” Jooyeon groans, his lower half following the easy rhythm his friend sets by guiding your hips back and forth. “So fucking hot.”

His eyes stay fixated upon the way you grip onto both of them at the same time - eagerly; slowly dripping with shiny essence at every next move.

“God—“ You mewl as though you’re close to tears. “I love it so much…”

“Yeah, of course you do.” Junhan snickers at you. One of his hands moves up, getting a hold of your hair so he can have a proper view of the fucked out expression written all over your pretty features. “Greedy slut.”

Your eyes flutter shut in bliss. Every stroke of their cocks is precise, perfectly synchronized and deepening the fire under your skin.

It’s intoxicating, making your limbs feel powerless all at the same time.

“Shit, that’s a big stretch, baby.” Jooyeon gropes your ass, unable to look away. “But you handle it so well… Our pretty pornstar—“

“I’m gonna cum…” You cut him off with your elevating voice. “Fuck—“

The following moment, as the knot of rush in your core throbs dangerously, Jooyeon pulls out. His arm goes around you, finding your clit in a matter of seconds.

His fingertips start skidding rapidly on the slippery surface of your folds; his chest feels your frame twitching at the unexpected contact - your bundle of nerves is extra sensitive, causing you to struggle even with your breathing.

“Make his cock all wet, c’mon, baby.” Jooyeon’s mellow voice comes with a rasp at your ear; the light note of demand makes you tingle. “Such a good slut, aren’t you?”

Junhan’s hips focus on moving up and down, not showing any signs of stopping as your orgasm spills onto his tensing stomach. Your walls squish his soaked length as it aims at your sweet spot almost obsessively.

This time, he fails at swallowing the sounds pilled up in his own throat. His groans shake at the crook of your neck, overpowering Jooyeon’s hums of approval.

As he eases up the pace, he can hear multiple loud smacks landing against your slick pussy folds one after another. Quick, teasing praises, until you shudder, grabbing onto Jooyeon’s hand to silently stop him.

Lightheaded, you move to the empty side of the bed, collapsing with almost no energy left in your body. When you meet the boys’ eyes, you manage to slide down so your head rests flat.

The only noise filling the quiet room is the overwhelming pounding in your chest before you speak:

“Go ahead,” you centre your vision upon the ceiling, “make a mess of me.”

After that, Junhan and Jooyeon shift too, one at your left side, and the other at your right.

Neither of them remains calm when it’s time to aim their shot at your face.

! please do not repost, copy or translate my works

! please keep in mind that english is not my first language. i apologise for any mistakes i’ve might missed

♡ taglist: @sweet-dreaming-girl @zelinkcrossing @bahng-chrizz @candlelitvamp

[nice-and-accurate-fictions]

Fake relationships

This trope should be renamed as pre-real relationships. I'm sure Iread more than the ones currently in this list, but I can't find them at the moment.

Of Size And Other Matters, by LCwrites. Rated E, 28 k. P. Jul 22.  

Lovely from strangers to lovers, fake relationship human AU. Aziraphale needs a date to accompany him to an event hosted by his brother, Gabriel. Crowley receives a text from a stranger, clearly by mistake, but why not having some fun? I really like the dynamics between them, the ease and the trust. A tiny bit of angsty pining but quickly and happily resolved. 

The Small Ad, by ladydragona and SylWritesStuff, rated E, 32k. P. Jan 24.

To overcome boredom, Crowley offers his services as a hired partner. Aziraphale is in need of someone to pretend to be his partner. The rest is history. This is a lovely, hot, and sweet fake relationship fiction. Very interestingly, the POV changes at every paragraph, and because the story has two authors it left me wondering whether one wrote Crowley and one wrote Aziraphale, but kind of in real time.

Plus One, by Caedmon. Rated E, 100k. P. Mar 24.

 Human AU where Aziraphale comes from a very wealthy, traditional, old fashioned family and needs a date to take to his brother's (Gabriel) wedding. Guess who volunteers?

And Now All Of My Garden Is Grown In Lavender, by ilikeblue. Rated E, 72k. P. Apr 24.

Aziraphale is a successful queer romance author whose books are being adapted for TV. At the start of his career, his agent, Gabriel, insisted he claims to be married in order to gain more readers. Now that the spotlight is on him, Aziraphale needs someone to play the part of his husband. Did I mention that Crowley is Aziraphale's gardener and friend? I'm sure you know where this is going. This story has a little angst and lots of good vibes of trust, friendship, love and loyalty. And a happy ending! 

On The Same Page, by Chekhov. Rated E, 117k. P. Sep 20.

Human AU where Aziraphale and Crowley are both writers. Aziraphale writes Christian books, Crowley writes adult books and they help each other out with their writing. Until they have to pretend to be married. This was such a good read, I really couldn't put it down. It's almost exclusively narrated in Aziraphale's POV but the mutual pining is evident and the build up to them resolving their issues is so bittersweet and deep and just lovely. There is a happy ending, don't worry. And the side story will really... aargghh, I won't spoil it for you, just read it. 

[sonic-takeover]

Dude, Silver, if you bring Omega on your picnic you'll basically be telling Espio that you have a crush on Omega. You'll be outright lying to him. Don't bring anyone. Why do you even think bringing someone else will help? It won't dude, it'll just cause extra trouble.

I guess that's true... But what if Espio brings someone and I'm alone? Then it'll be really embarrassing, and Espio will immediately know what's going on, and then he'll be awkward around me, and... Mm.... Oh jeez, what if it's that quokka he met at Amy's party? I didn't go to that one, but Espio did.. Were they fluffy and tall? I didn't meet them, so I don't know. *He floats up the stairs and lands in the hallway. He sees Shadow leaving his and Sonic's room and runs over* Oh! Pops! I gotta talk to you!

Oh, Silver. I was looking for you as well. We need to have a talk.

Yeah!

Apparently you're bringing Omega to a date with Espio?

*Silver fluffs up, his cheeks turning a bit pink* It's not a date! Well.. Not fully. It's a double date. Me and him and both of our crushes.

*Shadow crosses his arms, frowning* So now you have feelings for Omega.

No, I.. I dont. I like Espio.

Okay, so why are you bringing Omega?

*Silver shrugs* So I don't look desperate..?

That's not fair to anyone. Especially Omega. He may be socially awkward, but he still has feelings.

That's true... I hadn't thought about how he would feel..

Clearly. Say Omega secretly had feelings toward you. You ask him on a double date, and he agrees, only to find out you used him to get to Espio. That's not a good way to handle your friendships or relationships.

.... You're a good dad..

Thank you. But I think you should just show up as yourself. It's not going to be helpful to make things more complicated than they already are.

But what if he gets uncomfortable? What if he doesn't feel the same way about me? What if he thinks I'm stupid?

Then he should express that in a mature manner. If he reacts in a way that's hurtful, that says more about him than it does about you. But you don't need to worry about that.

Why?

.. Because... He.. Is very mature. He knows how to handle himself.

That's true. Oh! I need to make rice balls for the picnic! Can you help me? You're a good cook, after all!

I'm a great cook, actually. Feel free to repeat that in front of Amy.

Okay! :)

... You're a good kid. Come on. Let's find some recipes to try.

I love you, pops.

.. I love you, too. Let's go.

[bloodiedbuckley]

I feel like people are missing the fact that they are both grieving and that they were both not handling it well, that is literally how the argument started in the first place... Eddie and Buck are both grieving in different ways, and instead of acknowledging that and supporting each other, they're mad at each other for the other ones coping mechanism and they both clearly know that it isnt logical. It is just the outlet for their anger they stumbled into. They have all of these pent-up emotions and anger, and that just happened to break out all at once. ANGER IS A STAGE OF GRIEF. Grieving people might LASH OUT.

The babying of Buck is becoming proof of a lack of intellectualism among this fandom... You're all vilifying Eddie and acting like he RKO's Buck in the kitchen, but the second Buck does wrong, you're silent... Like y'all's mouths are SHUT. Ya'll pick and choose so bad... PLEASE get a grip. It's getting concerning.

Friendships have conflict. Especially when they're BETWEEN FICTIONAL CHARACTERS who are VERY complex. They both had a part to play in that fight, as with all fights (real or fictional), and yet everyone’s dog piling on Eddie. Likely because he was the angrier one here. You people need to accept that characters have flaws, and it's okay.

I keep rewatching that part of the episode, and I cannot even begin to see why y'all are so mad about it...

Every reason y'all come up with is so genuinely annoying and lacks any critical thinking... "Ermm.. yes, he has a right to grieve, but not to blow up!" Hey, so actually that's the same thing for some people!

And while im talking my shit... it's not lost on me that the majority of y'all shitting on Eddie when his character flaws shine through or he makes a mistake are Bummy's plotting on shit for no fucking reason.

anyway rant over ❤️

[karmacharmeleon18]

I’ve always LOVED this moment because it’s yet another instance of Yunho bringing up stuff that happened YEARS AGO

Because this is not the first time he asked Mingi about his other best friend Hyeongyu

(I believe it's the same Macao incident Yunho touches on here, but back then he gave more details)

Years ago Yunho told Atiny that one time he asked Mingi to choose between them… at a work lunch, in front of the whole company and staff (when KQ was small)

And he did not get the answer he wanted. Unlike here, Mingi straight up refused to address the question whatsoever, despite the fact that Yunho kept pushing and pushing (again, in front of the whole company…)

I’m paraphrasing here, and I’d love if someone could send me the screenshots of the translated chat again, but Yunho said: “We were both so flustered. I was so disappointed. But now I’m over it and just tease him about it.”

… You clearly aren’t over it, Yunho 😂

He’s trying to pass it off as some sort of inside joke they have, but Atiny see right through it 😂

Isn’t it interesting how anytime Yunho decides to test Mingi’s loyalty, he does so in front of witnesses? Like he’s backing Mingi into a corner: declare your love for me or look like a heartless monster in front of your fans/colleagues/bosses

Manipulative (affectionate)

And a part of him is pretty sure that Mingi will declare his love and undying loyalty, and what an ego boost that is! He needs millions of people to see that, to see how loved and irreplaceable Yunho is!

Again, manipulative (affectionate)

But Mingi doesn’t like playing games like this. I think he truly loves this other friend, he genuinely can’t choose, and he doesn’t want to lie about it just because people are watching

I think that anytime it looks like Yunho is being dismissive of Mingi or “punishing” him for something, it might be because, deep down, Yunho is a little bit insecure about their relationship and jealous of Mingi’s other friendships

So he tests Mingi, pushes his boundaries, does all he can to put Mingi back in his place… and that place is firmly by Yunho’s side

As a fandom we talk a lot about Mingi’s moral loyalty and how Yunho is too nice to everybody and doesn’t treat him specially enough, but we tend to ignore the instances where it’s Yunho that shows his insecurity. Because it shows a side of him that doesn’t agree with the image of perfect idol always in control that Yunho has crafted for himself and Atiny and Ateez are happy to believe in (except for Mingi, who sees Yunho like no one else does)

Yunho went from being the center of Mingi's universe when they were kids to having to share him with another best friend, and then 6 more best friends/brothers, and then all their dancers who Mingi is extremely close with, to the point that he often chooses to hang out with them instead of Ateez, and let's not even start with all the connections Mingi has in the industry...

Imagine being best friends with THE Song Mingi, loving, devoted, loyal, praising you constantly... and then suddenly having to share that

Yunho pushes Mingi around so much, betrays his moral loyalty, punishes him, because every time he does, Mingi proves how much he loves Yunho, loudly declares his love for him, falls to his knees in front of millions of people because I will always choose Yunho, why did he not choose me??? Waaaahhh!!

It's a test

Which is why when Yunho betrays Mingi's moral loyalty, it comes off as dismissive, uncaring, almost mean-spirited at times

(because technically it is, it's toxic behavior, it's Yunho seeking reassurance, an ego stroke, a public declaration of love that leaves Yunho with all the control over the situation - unlike the times Mingi unexpectedly springs it on him, leaving him flustered and very much not in control)

But when Mingi betrays Yunho's moral loyalty, it comes off as earnest, sincere, I can't choose between these two friends because I love both of them very much, but hey, I chose to follow Yunho into this career, isn't that enough?🥺

Well, it seems that for Yunho it’s not…

Yunho lives to be liked, and Mingi likes him more than anyone else. Or, well, almost more than anyone else… and Yunho can’t stand that. He’s an all-or-nothing kind of guy, he doesn’t share

Mingi might find another friend like Yunho, but Yunho will never find another friend like Mingi… and isn’t that terrifying?

I am obsessed with these two lately 😩

I posted about this before but I am fascinated by this incident.

Mingi is on live talking about his high school friend and Yunho is in the chat and jokingly asks Mingi to choose: him or me?

AND MINGI FAILS THE TEST!!! He tries to make up for it, but not only did he *not* choose Yunho immediately, he called Yunho a WORK COLLEAGUE!!

Yunho is not pleased...

Later, Yunho goes live and plays it off as classic silly Mingi. I don't speak Korean but the way Yunho's tone changes when he tries to joke about it is... interesting. He wasn't the chosen one.

This time, Mingi betrayed Yunho's moral loyalty...

This is also a great example of Mingi saying something about Yungi, then Yunho coming to explain it and making everything worse

(previous examples include: the bbyongming kissing incident and "Mingi didn't ask permission when he tore his shirt off at that concert last year!")

@storkmuffin as thank you for your recent gift, I share this interaction for your yunho files.

[anyathefandom]

❄️The liason diaries❄️: 8/31/00 to 10/9/00

Note: So I'm picking up where I left off last time on the liason diaries because current GH sucks so I need to watch some quality soap entertainment.

Liz: I bet you've seen the wind in a lot of different places. Jason: no I've only seen it with you.

Aww I think it's nice but a bit sad that Liz feels like she can only be her true authentic self is when she's around him.🥺

Like I knew JR Jacob young played lucky at this point but it's still a whole jump scare.😂 I was like sir what the hell are you doing here?!!

Sonny is giving Jason (and me because I'm clueless) the rundown on why lucky was being weird with Jason so Carly now believes Liz wants sonny for herself so she told lucky that liason was more than platonic. Oooh she's a messy bitch.😂

Jason basically: Waaaait you speak Carly now??? Sonny: What?😳Nooooo Jason: Omg you're starting to understand her. Sonny: Hey listen it ain't like that. No but the way I cackled because sonny clearly has more of an understanding of how Carly operates and is now in denial about it.😂

Hearing sonny talk about Carly is the funniest shit ever because mans got nervous that Jason was catching on to the fact that he has feelings for her and instantly started to complain about Carly. Like sir we see you.😏

Carly really came into Liz's workplace to gloat that Jason is back and hasn't come to see her but ended up looking like a clown the minute Liz told her he came to see her last night. The way Carly instantly got triggered and proceeded to act like Liz was stalking Jason had me dead. Like miss girl can't accept the fact that she isn't the only woman in Jason's life.🙈

These Carly and Liz scenes slap though. The rivalry chemistry hits.🤷 Also Sarah and Rebecca face card's will NEVER decline.

Okay so I feel like I'm missing something about lucky because right now Liz is telling Jason about how apparently lucky told her to be with Nikolas but his eyes were saying something different. Sounds like this man was brainwashed or blackmailed.🤔

It wouldn't be Liz if she wasn't trying to get on that bike.🤭

Okay so I'm really loving Liz asking Jason how he was able to let go of robin because she wants to be able to move on from lucky because lucky is pushing her away and Jason is explaining to her how it hurt more than anything for a while after Robin was out of his life but with time it fades and you start to remember that you have things to live for such as people or goals to accomplish and eventually you'll realize the pain is gone one day.

Ship aside I really do love their friendship above all else. They've been each other's rock and it really reminds me of CaTrina.🥰

Jason: What do you like? Liz: I don't understand- Jason: Painting? Ice cream? Going fast- Liz with no hesitation: Going fast! Me: Okay GH writers where is Liz's motorcycle?!!!

Jason: I used to fight. Liz: With whom? Jason: Anyone I don't know. *Liz laughs* you don't strike me as the fight picking type. Jason: oh no I'm not really but there must be something about me that irritates people or they knew it was something that I wanted because I would go to Jakes and I wouldn't even be paying attention and then some guy would insult one of the waitresses and I would try an stop him and then all hell would break loose.

It's still blowing me how this Jason has me like:

Sidenote: Like perhaps I understand now the dicks wars liason and Jasam was having back then over Jason🤭

Boxing lessons! Their cuties fr fr.

Jason: How hard can you hit? Liz: *laughs* I don't know I don't go around hitting people everyday. This whole bar fighting thing is gonna be kind of new for me.

Jason: See now you gotta move otherwise your too easy to catch.

Me: it's all going according to plan 😈

Okay but I need Liz to apply some of those jabs to Finn's face as of right now.🙃

A Robin in Paris mention!

Not them bantering about her driving his bike. Like I'm legit giggling and kicking my feet.🤭

Lucky while there bantering:

Liason be minding their business and having an innocent conversation and someone will just be lurking on them.😂

*Lucky creeping out of the shadows* lucky: You don't belong with him. Liz: Lucky- lucky to jason: Stay the hell away from Elizabeth.

Jason internally: *Plays Beyonce- Deja Vu* No because I'm sure Jason is going "First Nikolas now his brother 😩"

Wait wasn't lucky and Jason cool before he died like bro why does lucky sound like he got genuine beef with him now? Like you can tell this isn't just about Liz.

Lucky: Why don't you admit that you are trying to go for Elizabeth. Jason: She's my friend and I thought you were too. Me: Oh so it's not just me going "???" On why lucky is being an asshole to Jason.

Y'all the ugliest laugh just came out of me because Lucky really tried to swing on him and instantly got pushed back by Jason. Like nah that was embarrassing for him.🙈

Oh now lucky is saying Liz belongs with him.👀Yeah I knew something was going on with him because ain't no way he doesn't still love Liz.

Jason: This guy this dealer Zander. Me: Waaaait is that how Zander got on the show 😳

Now Zander is taking emily hostage and the fact that I know they fall in love has me like "okay how is that about to happen?🙈"

The way I still trust Jason way more to get shit done rather than the pcpd.🤷

Liz basically: Wait so Carly and sonny got married??? Where does that leave you? Jason: Me?😕 Mans really was like "What exactly do I have to with this?😂

Listen to this day I still can't believe this writing regime did a jarly wedding and tried to convince us Jason was developing feelings for her again.🙈

Carly just got here and already starting a fight with Elizabeth 🙈 like girl do you rest?😂

Why did I laugh so hard seeing Jason searching for Emily and then the scene cuts to her and Zander chilling in the jaguar and her getting excited to hear the song her and juan wrote on the radio.😂 Like Zander ain't she supposed to be a terrified hostage???

Lucky is being so difficult about this Emily rescue plan and refusing to go back home with Liz like Jason told him to do and I'm sitting here like "Yo your going to get someone fucked up because you think you know it all😩"

Seeee now Liz is at gun point and he's spilling the details about the plan. This is what I was talking about!!

Now Jason got to save Liz and I already know lucky gonna cry about it in the car later.🤭

Emily to Jason and LnL2: Liiiiisten y'all don't know Zander like I do.

Like girl was defending him hard😂

Liz: why did you cover for Zander? Jason: Because Emily asked me too, why did you? Liz: Because you did. Me: AND THAT'S ON WHAT??!!! BEST FRIENDSHIP! yeah y'all thought I was going to say ✨Soulmatism✨ 😂 I'm not there with them yet but perhaps down the line i will be🤷

Liz: Why do you think she cares about him after what he did? Jason: I don't know people aren't all one thing or another. You know for everything that Zander has done wrong he did something good and Emily saw that. Liz: Yeah sometimes that happens. A person can appear one way to everyone else... harder and dangerous but you know they can be different. Me: *squints* Oh....i'm about to be in their chokehold...

No you guys because one thing about Liz girlie is forever going "Fuck with the haters say Jason Morgan is him"😌

Sidenote: I want to say I love that Jason trusts Emily's judgement so much that he immediately went along with letting Zander go. That's family right there!

My end thoughts: Liason kinda iconic because everybody is always lurking on them😂 but in all seriousness their friendship remains🤌 for me because I love the way they can be themselves around each other and are so comfortable with each other they can have deep talks and they have this implicit trust is one another that will always make me go "And that's a superior friendship baby!!" Oh and Liz always wanting to get on that bike will never fail to take me out. Like please GH should've given Liz a bike of her own.🤭 Part 3 is definitely a go because this was too much FUN!

[xanams]

Thinking about. Martlet and clover

[chaoticbard]

Alaara stopped playing at the sound of Astarion's voice and turned to look at the elf. Her heart warmed at hi sight; she was glad he'd come.

"Astarion." She gave him a small nod before he sat down next to her. "It's a lovely clear night. Perfect for stargazing."

She turned her eyes upward then. "You know, some say that there are stars up there that live and breathe," she said. "They lend their power and friendship to chosen individuals. Usually druids. I have to wonder if that doesn't somehow tie into the 'our ancestors are in the stars' thing I mentioned to you earlier."

She gently snorted, letting silence hang between them both for a beat. After a moment, she pointed upward at a forty-five degree angle at a large, bright star.

"The brightest star in the sky, Ieriyn, or the Sailor's Star, is there. It can guide us to wherever we need to go even if we don't have a compass or a map to aide us. It points north. And there," she continued, moving her finger westward, "are the Double Daggers. Between them is where true west is."

"Our travels have been taking us westward. The Double Daggers have done well to keep us true to our course. And maybe, if you believe it, that little star nearby them is your uncle, telling you to eat all of your vegetables and make sure you keep your tent tidied."

Alaara snorted then, a toothy smile blossoming on her face.

"...Belief is a strong power in this world" she said, smile relaxing. "It can carry the someone through the worst of troubles. It couples with hope and faith, and it does not have to be rooted in any logic that we can clearly see or read. It can come from deep within, where fact transforms into feeling."

"One can hold belief, hope, and faith for anything. It can be big or small. Ridiculous or practical. It does not mean you will get your desired outcome, but I certainly think it helps your desired outcome manifest itself into reality. I happen to hold firm confidence in us finding a cure for our affliction. Maybe one could argue it's too confident, too certain. But I must hold onto it if we're to continue forward; the alternative is to wallow in sorrow until we die."

She looked down at the ground.

"That has nothing to do with stars of course," she said. "However, one could say that being able to see The Horn is a good sign."

Again her hand moved, and she pointed to a star cluster that had a V shape to it.

"The Horn is considered as a sign of wealth, good fortune, and fertility. And to Dwarves and Orcs, a sign of the manifestation of their god of war. Perhaps all are true in this moment? Though... perhaps one might need to stretch the definition of 'fertility' a fair ways to make it fit the situation."

Astarion isn't sure if he believes in such stories, but Alaara seems quite invested in them, and he wants her to trust him, so he'll let his curiosity win for this one. He needs this alliance more than anything else, after all. And who knows, maybe he can really learn something. "Alright, alright, darling. You won, I'm curious now." He lets a chuckle escape his mouth.

***

Once night has come, Astarion joins Alaara beneath the stars. He raises an eyebrow, listening to her music for a moment. She's so different than him. It seems like she doesn't have a glimpse of evil or of manipulation inside her. Maybe this kindness will truly help Astarion dealing with Cazador. Maybe she'll refuse to abandon him once she knows the truth about him.

"Here I am." He's offering his usual dashing smile as he sits next to her.

[leek-e]

My designs for the characters from We Object To Fear :) I love this show a lot and have watched it many times.

In order they are Matthew and his mum, Brian and Clark (prosecution), Alicia and Spencer (defence), and Xander and his unnamed friend (pre-trial).

[boku-no-anime-phase]

Can't believe they made momokarun specifically for me as a sucker for "slow burn neurodivergent cinnamon roll weirdos who don't know about sexual attraction in a cute fluffy intensely devoted domestic friendship to lovers" trope

[agalychnisspranneusroseus]

"Can I call you 'Drias?"

"Only one person ever called me that"

"Oh! Gotcha! Too personal. Boundaries, Marcy!"

My babygirl blaming herself and her difficulty reading social cues when she didn't do anything 😭 how was she supposed to know it was "too personal"?? She automatically assumes she did something wrong she assumes she messed up my BABY

[sysig]

Blusters in, flusters out (Patreon)

[burinazar]

:( patheticposting

nearly literally reduced to tears rn by how overwhelmingly it feels like nobody cares what I make or like or think about and how meaningless any of my creativity and love and effort is

[blorboresidue]

one of these days my multishipping powers will increase enough that I'll be able to talk myself into shipping haruka/youko...not today but maybe someday...