#and my favorite foosball table <3

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first off, omg I absolutely love your writing. You're literally my favorite author on here. Second, the pictures you choose for each one shot are *chefs kiss*

Moving on from that, I was wondering if you could do a melissa schemmenti one shot inspired by the song "casual" by chappell roan, and with a happy ending? or the song "red wine supernova"?

I've been meaning to do it myself but I so don't have the time or motivation right now😭

and now? (18+ minors, dni)

pairing: melissa schemmenti x gn!reader

summary: melissa craved you, you craved melissa. what you crave from each other seems to differ depending on the season, based on both casual and red wine supernova by chappell roan. | 6.1k

includes: angst!!, fluff, no pronouns/gender mention for r, emotionally constipated mel and r, self sabotage from r, happy ending

warnings: unhealthy relationship dynamics, alcohol consumption (minimal), marijuana use (minimal), verbal fighting, afab reader (no mention of breasts in ref to r), smut throughout (oral, fingering, toy use, mel and r receiving), lots of praise

translations: sfigata (italian - loser), τουαλέτα (greek - restroom - pronounced too-ah-leh-tah)

note: on this episode of “sol complains about their inability to write under 4k words and then immediately writes 6k+” N E ways. the goal of this was to sort of have mel's perspective be carried by red wine supernova and reader's perspective to be more along casual. thank you for trusting me with your prompt/idea, i'm very honored <3

The moment she saw you, she knew she had to have you.

Tipsy at a housewarming party, uninterested in everyone around her, Melissa almost calls it a night. She only agreed to be here because Shauna said ‘a small get together,’ not ‘having half of Philly in the kitchen alone.’ Weaving through the room, she attempts to find someone she knows to say goodbye to, but her search is halted by yelling from the foosball table.

In the living room, Dominic is accusing someone of cheating. At foosball. Amused, she walks further into the room to watch, seeing Dominic miss the ball too many times to not be an effect of alcohol, and he groans towards the ceiling.

He angrily spins the handles he’s holding, jostling the table, “stop fucking cheating, dude!”

“I’m not fucking cheating, dude,” the other player responds, laughing through the answer. Hiking it onto her tiptoes, Melissa peeks over shoulders to see you, a little grin on your face that also drops the joint hanging from your lips.

“Bitch, yes you are!”

Without a second to even blink, you push the rods in your hands forward, hard, making the metal ends roughly hit Dom’s hip. Leaning over the table, you blow smoke towards his face with a sarcastic smile, “don’t call me a bitch. Thought you knew better, Domi?”

“Yup,” he responds through a wince, “yup, wasn’t thinking. Sorry.”

Through a chuckle, you take another hit from the near-roach, eye flicking up at the sensation of being watched intently. Red hair sticks out in the crowded room, green eyes sticking out more. Subconsciously, you do a once over of her, meeting her eyes.

Voices, music, the people around you, they all faded away. All you saw was Melissa. All Melissa saw was you.

Your whole body goes on autopilot, trying to get you to her as quickly as possible. Dominic tries to get you to play another round, an attempt to redeem himself, but you wave him off, not taking your eyes off the object of your attention as you snub out the joint against the game table. It takes borderline shoving almost everyone out of your way before you finally get to her. Any thought of leaving early flies out Melissa’s brain, disappearing as you enter her orbit.

It’s all a blur from the center of the living room, to the back of it, to the locked bathroom with you on the counter. How she got here, she doesn’t know, nor care. All she can focus on is your hand gripping her hair and the taste of you on her tongue. The blessing and curse of music beating through the wall fills her ears, thankful it covers the moans coming from you for any partygoers, but angered she can barely hear them.

Melissa can’t dwell much when your thighs begin to shake around her head, the hand not in her hair was nearly clawing the wall. From the whines that she manages to hear through thigh-shaped earmuffs and bass boosts, she can tell you’re close, the bucking into her mouth quickening with the motion of her tongue. Melissa’s alternating of figure-eights and sucking on your clit is your downfall, struggling to contain the loud groan that desperately wants to rip from your throat.

Languid motions slow, making you squirm from overstimulation before you’re pulling her back up to your lips. You almost give right back in when you feel her groan against your lips, tasting yourself on her as she dominates the kiss, all teeth and tongue. She was addictive, your new drug of choice, one you don’t want to let go of soon. 

Melissa leaves the party with your number in her phone, and your taste imprinted on her tongue.

—☽—

Melissa can’t even wait two days before she texts you, just saying it was her, chewing her thumb as she waits for a reply. Eight minutes and three seconds later, not that she’s been silently counting or anything, her phone buzzes.

hey beautiful. was wondering when i’d hear from you.

You were at her door within a couple hours, almost running over your coworker as the workday ended.

The first month of this arrangement, this is all it is. Melissa texts you a simple Are you free tonight? and you show up at her front door, grinning as she pulls you in by the collar of your shirt. She rarely takes her time with you, immediately sucking at sensitive skin and cupping your sex through your underwear, dragging her teeth down your throat. Moans and whining coming from you only spur her on. You barely make it to the couch before her fingers are working their way inside you.

It takes weeks before you can contain yourselves enough to make it to her bedroom, though your clothes are scattered from the front door to the stairs, Melissa’s black thong caught on the bannister. An altogether miracle you even make it onto her bed.

The redhead has a damn near obsession with eating you out, bold hands holding you down as you squirm, groaning into you as you grind into her face. It’s the first and last thing she does every time, before she kisses you goodbye, all soft and sweet. The two actions are so wildly different, rough and dominating followed by gentle and caring. How could one not become a fiend for the attention only she can provide?

Another month passes, and it’s almost routine. Melissa calls, you run. Melissa says jump, you ask how high. Melissa tells you to take off your shirt, it’s off before she finishes her sentence. Melissa gets you off, you leave before you’ve even caught your breath.

The expectation of you leaving drops one night when she catches the dazed, sleepy look in your eyes one night. For the first time, she lets someone spend the night. With her arm around your waist, you speak quietly into the air, “would you wanna go on a date sometime? A real one, I mean.”

Her arm retracts from your body, turning to lay on her back, “c’mon, baby. That’s not what this is, we agreed.”

Suddenly, you’re glad she’s not pressed against you anymore, breath uneven, “yeah, yeah. You’re right. Nevermind.”

You don’t bring it up again. She doesn’t try to hold you again. Your visits include dinner and wine before she dines on you and coffee before you leave in the morning, but nothing more. It tastes bitter in your mouth.

Four months in, and you find yourself splayed across her couch with the redhead buried between your thighs, fingers making sparks roll through your core. Hard knocking broke through, both of you stare at each other with wide eyes. A second round of knocking throws you into motion, scrambling to put your jeans back on, Melissa hurriedly cleaning her fingers with her mouth. Just before she opens the door, you stop her to fix her hair, immediately turning back to throw yourself on the couch.

When Melissa opens the door, all you hear is, “took you long enough.”

“Fuck d’ya expect showing up unannounced?” Melissa matches the annoyed tone of whoever’s at the door, moving aside to let them in. Blond and tall with the same Schemmenti resting-murder face. This has to be Kristen Marie, the ‘sfigata ass sister’ Melissa mentions from time to time.

“The hell are you?” The blond looks at you, no attempt to hide the judgment behind her eyes. A quick glance to Melissa, who’s glaring back, tells you to lie. You introduce yourself only as one of Melissa’s friends, the mention of knowing Shauna, however, seems to make Kristen less defensive. A sigh of relief leaves the redhead, you hadn’t been caught. A sigh of disappointment leaves your own lips.

Weeks later, Melissa’s phone rings while you’re both chopping vegetables for dinner. She mutters an apology as she pauses your conversation, showing you the contact Mama on the screen. You pretend to zip your lips with a little grin, going back to chopping the bell peppers she tasked you with.

“Hey, Ma,” Melissa says into the phone as she puts it between her ear and shoulder, freeing her hands to chop the onion. “Nah, just making dinner. I can’t stay on long, I got company,” she bumps your hip with hers, laughing at whatever her mother says before answering, “no, weirdo, not that kind of company… I’ll ask, hold on.”

Putting her phone to her chest to cover the speaker, she asks, “my mother would like to know if you’re a complete freak?”

“Contextually, yes and no,” you say, reveling in Melissa’s bursted laughter, “but tell her no.”

“No more than I am, Ma,” she says when she brings her phone back to her ear, pinching your ass as she stifles a laugh while her mom keeps speaking. The hand around your heart has pink acrylics.

In the passing months, a change you weren’t expecting comes, and you hope that if you don’t acknowledge it, it will stay this way. An undercover Eurydice.

Most nights, Melissa barely let you get out a greeting before you were pinned against the door, lips on your, hands roaming under your shirt. Some nights she was slow, gentle, loving almost, taking her time and kissing every inch of you. Those nights made it hard to separate the feelings you have from the ones she dances around talking about.

There are other days though, your favorite days. Ones like tonight, where both of you are exhausted and just want to no longer exist to the world. Instead, you feel as though you’re in your own world out here on her back porch. You peek over at Melissa as you take a hit from a joint you packed before driving over, eyes closed, Melissa doesn’t see you.

Watching closer than you should, your eyes stay on her as she moves to take a sip of the Cabarnet you bought only for her. The way her lips kiss the glass, how she licks her lips to never waste a drop. If she asked, you’d gladly kiss away rogue droplets of wine. She’s beautiful, truly beautiful. She knows it, but she doesn’t really believe it, always rolling her eyes when you mumble it against her thighs. You wish you could tell her whenever the thought crossed your mind, every time you look at her. Exhaling, you turn away, mouthing a silent fuck to yourself. Bringing the J to your lips, you try to keep from being caught.

Melissa’s head drops, propping her chin on her shoulder with droopy eyes, “can we just sleep tonight? ‘M slipping into a coma over here.”

You chuckle, copying her pose, rose-tinted eyes flitting over her, “sounds great.”

For the first time in five months, Melissa holds you as you both fall asleep in the center of the bed.

You love these nights, ones where you can pretend Melissa is just as much yours as you are hers.

A cruel, ten month anniversary gift of sorts comes in the form of a friend in the hospital cafeteria.

Your phone pings where it sits in your scrub shirt pocket, your chest tightens.

Melissa: I’ll be home around 6, if you’re free tonight.

The grin on your face is not unnoticed by your friend as she sits back in front of you. Shauna taps the table to get your attention, “that your girl?”

“She’s not my girl,” you mumble, typing out a reply to Melissa.

when am i not free for you?

Shauna scoffs, speaking under her breath, “like you actually think that.”

You place your phone back on the table with a little force, “what’s that supposed to mean?”

“She’s just using you, honey,” Shauna blurts, “you’re at her beck and call, and all she wants is sex. And I know you, that’s not what you want.”

“And what do I want, oh wise one?”

“Her,” she replies. “I’ve known you too long to not know that you’re in love with her. I’ve also known Mel long enough to say that she is going to break your heart.”

You kiss your teeth, “what do you know about what Melissa wants?”

Shauna doesn’t appreciate your defensive attitude, so she gives you the hard truth, “she said this whole thing is just casual. Pretty stress relief, I think were her exact words.”

You are stress relief, nothing more. Another ping.

Melissa: See you then baby.

—☽—

When you arrive on Melissa’s doorstep, you desperately want to turn and run, save yourself before you feel any more. The equally desperate need to be near her knocks for you, but when she answers, you can barely meet her gaze. Green eyes flick from your face to your wringing hands, pink lips shifting to a frown.

“What’s bothering you?” Melissa asks gently, locking the door behind you. When you shake your head, struggling to kick your shoe off, her arms wrap around your waist, chin on your shoulder. She feels you stiffen, pouting to herself, “I know something’s wrong, you look like Eeyore in torrential downpour.”

You huff a laugh and lean against her, “just… stress.”

“Hmm,” glossy lips press to your neck, soft and slow, “want me to get rid of some of that?” The feeling of her hands on you is so convincing, it overrides what you know you should do. Turning in her arms, you press your lips into her and let her take control.

Her mouth wraps around your nipple, thumb slowly torturing your clit as her fingers work you through your third orgasm. From the twitch of your hips, she knows you’re at your limit, carefully removing her fingers from you. Greedy hands tug at her, pulling her to your lips as you flip your bodies, straddling her hips. Traveling down, you delight in her whimpers as you suck at her skin, leaving behind marks comparable to the wine she loves.

Your hands spread her legs, taking your rightful place between them. Sensual, slow, loving kisses down her soft stomach, all leading to where she needs you most. Her hips buck as you get closer to her center, breath tickling her pearl. With a flat tongue, you fulfill her wish, licking a stripe from the base of her slit to her clit, moaning into her. Hands harshly grip your hair, tugging when you suck on her clit. Your own hand slides from her strong thigh to her plush breasts, toying with her nipples as you devour her.

Husky pants draw from her throat, pitchy whines breaking through when your fingers begin to toy with her entrance. Neither of you care about the phone ringing from the nightstand. All you can hear is hoarse moans of oh god and please, faster, all you feel, taste, and smell, is Melissa. You both peer to the nightstand when it rings again, desperately trying to ignore it. A second finger enters Melissa as her attention falls back on you, her eyes meeting yours as she moans, fueling your desire.

A third ringing of the phone almost makes her scream, and tapping your shoulder with vigor to stop you before the phone is forced to ring again. You quickly, and gently, retract your fingers, allowing Melissa to shakily reach for her phone. The blood drains from her face as she looks at the screen, staring at you where you rest on her thigh, answering with a gulp.

“H-” she clears her throat, “hey, ma.” Your eyes almost bulge from your head. “I was in the middle of a shower, sorry,” she gets out quickly, nearly laughing at herself and you purse your lips to contain your own giggle, “well, the kids had a project with glitter, had to get it off.”

“Get something off,” you mumble quietly, pressing a kiss to the junction of her hip. Melissa playfully smacks your arm as she listens to her mother, pressing her finger to her grinning lips.

“Well, I got a friend over right now…” Friend. “Yes, the freak,” she chuckles warmly, patting your hand before her hand freezes on yours, “oh- I… can ask.” Her eyes leave her lap, now looking to you, “wanna go get dinner at Cirillo’s? My parent’s treat.”

Your eyebrows rise, “do you… want me to go?” You’ve met Kristen Marie, and only quickly ran into her cousin Vinny, but her parents were a whole other story.

“Wouldn’t have offered otherwise,” it feels genuine. You nod.

Arturo and Giorgia Schemmenti are exactly who would expect Melissa’s parents to be. Giorgia shares suspicion openly on her face, Arturo, on the other hand, has a resting smile. You think in the moment, you’ve got them figured out, but the way they unblinkingly look when you speak terrifies you, as if they’re analyzing every breath you take and every twitch of your hand. Silent prayers from both you and Melissa ask they don’t realize you were forced to wear one of her shirts, having arrived to her place in an ancient sweatshirt from your backseat.

You answer every question they ask you, although confused on the need to grill you so closely. What do you do for work? How many siblings? Ever gotten a speeding ticket? How’s your relationship with your parents? Do you have any sexually transmitted diseases? Thoughts on Reagan? Ever cheated on one of your past partners? MRI technician, sir. Two brothers. Twice, one on my way to school, one on my way to the hospital for my grandmother. Not great, I guess? No, ma’am, I get tested every two months. Hope he’s in hell. No, God, no.

“Lord, you two, let up. We haven’t even gotten the tzatziki yet,” Melissa says, laying the drinks menu down on the table.

“Just trynna get to know your friend, Meli,” Arturo turns his attention to you, “swear, all the girl does is talk about you, and I still know nothing.” The ringed hand at the edge of the table clenches, knuckles white.

You just shrug, “afraid I’m not that interesting.” I’m just a friend. 

You miss how Melissa looks at you, brows turned up as she glimpses your sad smile. However, you feel a warm hand go to your thigh, squeezing gently. When her parents' attention diverts to a large party walking in, she whispers in your ear, “I don’t like when you talk about yourself like that, you’re very interesting. Should know, I’ve studied every inch of you for hours.”

It takes a deep breath and every ounce of strength to not wiggle in your seat. Reprieve comes in the shape of a definitely stoned server, lucky bastard, and reprieve is taken away when he tells you that food may be a little delayed due to the rush. Melissa’s parents nod with understanding, you nod with fear bubbling. A delay means longer here, with Melissa’s hand on your thigh with her parents speaking about everything and nothing from across the table.

It’s getting harder and harder to focus with Melissa’s fingers drawing little patterns over your jeans, skin burning beneath her touch. Peering over at her, you can see an almost-hidden mark from early, the easy smile on her lips as she talks to her dad, she’s perfect in your eyes. In this lighting, it’s hard to look away from her, orange-hued lights making her look golden.

Rising from your chair, you just give a quiet, “I’ll be right back.” You turn to walk towards the restrooms, desperate for space away from judging hazel and green eyes across the table. Melissa watches your direction, excusing herself too, following where you disappeared under the sign reading τουαλέτα.

In the short hallway, she grabs your wrist before you enter the door, pulling you to the family room to the right. Locking the door, she places her hands on your hips, “are they freaking you out? I’ll tell them to knock it off, or we can go, say you’re on call or something.”

“No,” you say, place your palms against her shoulders, “it’s just overwhelming, all the questions, your dad asking for my credit score, I don’t know.”

“You didn’t have to tell him,” she chuckles, hands dipping to your ass.

You shiver from her touch, leaning into her, “it’s a good score, though.”

“It is,” you barely hear her words as she presses her lips to yours, all the energy from earlier still running through her veins. Your hands slide down her arms to her hips, pushing her back towards the sink. We’ve been here before.

Hopping up, she settles against the porcelain and opens her legs to let you stand between them. Keeping your lips on hers, you quickly unbutton her jeans, forcing the zipping down. You know her like the back of your hand at this point, know how to touch her to make her writhe and release around your fingers, you’re utterly devoted to her pleasure.

The previously ruined orgasm comes back quickly with full force, her clenching around you quickly. Her lips leave yours, shoving her face into your shoulder to mute her moans. Lips brushing the shell of her ear, you circle your thumb over her clit and whisper, “God, you are so beautiful. C’mon, baby, cum for me.”

Teeth chomp into your shoulder as her writhing becomes erratic against your hand before slowing as she relaxes against you. Her breathing evens out, quicker than you expect, her face becoming unreadable as it lifts from its hiding place. Surprisingly, she stays silently leaned against you as you wash your hands, letting you fix her hair before you fix your own.

Arturo and Giorgia seemingly notice nothing, believing the excuse of a busy line, one visible from your seats. If they don’t believe you, they don’t give anything away, though their questions ease up once the food comes. It must be a Schemmenti thing to be quiet for the first few bites of food, taking in every flavor. It’s endearing.

Both Schemmenti’s hug you, to even more surprise, telling you how delightful it was to put a face to a commonly brought up name. Melissa pinches the bridge of her nose before hugging her mother, mumbling something to the woman before embracing her father.

The entire drive back to her house, you can’t find it in you to speak, too lost in thought. Melissa talks about you, often, often enough that her parents wanted to meet you. Why would they question you so much, especially if you’re just their daughter’s friend? Wanting to know about your ‘past’ relationships, as opposed to what, your… current one? It hits you embarrassingly late, as Melissa pulls into the driveway: her parents think she’s talking about you because she’s dating you, and think she just hasn’t officially told them. All you can do is turn and look at her, bewildered.

Hand on the key in the ignition, Melissa turns and looks at you, “I don’t know about you, but I’m exha- What?” When she doesn’t get an answer, her face screws with worry, “what’s wrong, baby?”

Blinking rapidly, you scan over her face, “you talk about me to your parents.”

“Well I’m with you a lot, it's natural to talk about you,” she says like it’s obvious, turning off the car.

“Enough that your parents wanted to meet me, know about my family and dating history?”

Her face hardens, and you wish you’d never spoken, her voice demands respect “well, they got the wrong idea. Being nosy is in their blood, being right isn’t.”

“Okay,” you’re exasperated. 

“You and I, this isn’t a relationship, no expectations, no attachments. Just good, old-fashioned sex between friends,” Melissa says slowly, brow raised, “capisce?”

“Yeah…Capisce,” you say, stepping out of the car, pulling your keys from your pocket.

“What are you doing?” Melissa says, realizing you aren’t behind her as she goes to the front door.

You turn and face her, standing in the open car door, “I’m going home. You want no attachments, I can’t give that to you anymore.”

She steps down from the bottom step, “Baby-”

“Don’t. I don’t want you to be in something you don’t want, you want casual, Melissa. Stress relief,” her eyes dart to you at the wording, your eyes look down to your feet, “what I feel for you, it’s beyond that, beyond what you want me to feel.”

“You don’t know what I want,” she gets closer, hand reaching for you, but you brush her off.

“I’m all you want until I want you.” When she doesn’t reply, you sit and close the door, pulling out of the driveway with Melissa staring where you’d stood.

—☽—

Two weeks of radio silence. This is the longest in the near year you’ve spent with Melissa where you haven’t seen one another. Last time it was four days after you brought up a date for the second time, six days before that when she found out that Kristen Marie called you when she was drunk and needed a ride home from God-knows-where, begging you to not tell Melissa, accidentally blurting it herself.

You wish you didn’t miss her, her laugh, the smell of eucalyptus shampoo, her touch, her eyes, her hands, her smile, her little dance when she takes food out of the oven. She was all that surrounded you for so long, it’s all you know. It feels wrong to be without her, but it hurts to think about her. Salt entered the wound when Shauna dared to mention Melissa going on a date with some vending machine guy, immediate regret when you got up and left soon after. You're thankful to not hear of him again.

Another week passes, and as a month gets closer to passing, the hole in your chest has yet to heal over. Your phone buzzes next to you where you blankly watch the documentary that was playing.

From Shauna: i fucked up. apologies to ur door in advance

To Shauna: thank u for the context

From Shauna: i poked the ginger bear

From Shauna: by poked i mean chewed out

To Shauna: again, i fear the context has yet to appear

From Shauna: yelled at ur ex-mommy for treating you like a toy from spencers

To Shauna: i’ll pass on your apology to my door in my will

Comedic timing is a very real thing, hard knocking on your door, clearly both fists meeting the wood.

Ripping the door open, you stare down a tired-eyed, yet irate, Melissa, “unnecessary. I have a buzzer.”

“And I have a Cost-Co card,” she says, pushing her way into your home.

“What are you doing here?”

Hands on her hips, she turns and faces you, “your- I’d say our, but not right now- your friend just chewed me a new one about leading you on. Leading you on?! As if we didn’t have an arrangement, no feelings, just sex.”

“An agreement that I ended! Because I got feelings! It wasn’t just sex for me, it stopped being just sex a long time ago,” you never thought you’d be raising your voice at her like this, “I tried to tell you, all those dates I offered, everything I’ve ever said to you, I meant all of it. And what do I get? No, baby, we’re casual. So, I tapped out.”

“Because we were casual! There’s supposed to be no feelings here!”

“Then how’s that vending machine guy, huh? He’s been having conversations with just your tits for months, and he got a date, but where is he now?” She flounders. “Did you take him home? Or try?” She nods imperceptibly. “I would bet my whole life savings on the fact he probably couldn’t even get you wet, let alone make you cum. How right am I?”

Her lips tremble, “that’s not the point.”

“Just a question, needs an answer.” Melissa shakes her head, confirming your suspicions. “Why are you actually here, Melissa?”

Emerald eyes look into yours, emotion swirling through them as she asks quietly, “do you still have feelings for me?”

You won’t lie, you never can with her, “haven’t wavered once.”

Carefully, Melissa steps slowly into your space, hands coming to your sides, “I’m stupid. So fucking stupid. I thought all I wanted was sex, but when you left and I tried to just make myself… move on. It didn’t feel the same, being alone doesn’t feel the same. It’s so stupid and cliché and stupid that it took you leaving me to realize… Fuck, I feel like a Jane Austen character.”

Weary hands rise to her face, holding her with a special reverence, “I need to hear you say it.” The magnetic pull between you brings you into her, lips only an inch from her own.

Fingers grip your shirt, “I… I love you. I have since you told the Jehovah’s Witnesses to eat a bag of locusts and ass on Christmas Eve.”

The little smile that plays on her lips, clearly picturing the memory, it heals something in you. Brushing your lips against hers, you mumble, “I love you, too. ”

The kiss she presses to your lips is so different from any other you’d shared, but the desperation brings you back to that first night in the bathroom. Tongues graze, and a fire is ignited. Spinning her, you walk her back towards your bedroom, a place she’s only been twice in the last year.

Falling as her knees hit the bed, she takes you with her, and you gladly take your place. Just as the last time you were with her, you straddle her waist, continuing to kiss her with all the emotion you can express. Ringed fingers tug at your shirt, begging for contact. You don’t deny her, nor yourself, pulling her shirt off of her after yours, both lost on the floor. Jeans fly to meet them soon after.

Lips, tongue, and teeth clash as you fall into the feeling of each other’s skin. Moving down, you nip at her neck, sucking roughly on her pulse point to leave a mark. You continue your mission down her chest, leaving red splotches across her breasts. Always so sensitive, Melissa arches into your affections, groaning when your tongue swirls around her nipple, leaving a string of saliva that connects you to it as you pull away.

Shifting lower and lower, giving her abdomen attention, soft kisses trailing down. Your lips trail over silvery stretch marks, following as they lead you to her plush thighs. Teeth wrap around the waistband of her thong, eyes glancing to her as a silent request of permission.

“Please, baby,” her voice airy and whiny as she basks in the affection you so readily give her.

Pulling down her thong, tossing it to the side, your eyes fall to her pussy. Lips blooming in arousal, clit swollen, begging for a touch it hasn’t received in too long. You press a gentle kiss to her pearl, hearing another whine pass her lips, hips bucking slightly for you.

How you missed her. Your tongue licks up her slit, gathering the wetness that accumulated there, dancing up around her clit. A divine taste so feminine, so uniquely Melissa, you moan into her as you grip her thighs, working your tongue into her opening. Dusty purple nails dig into your hand, and you flip your wrist to interlock your fingers, feeling her squeeze tightly.

Your tongue leaves her, much to her dismay. Blown out eyes follow your reach to the nightstand, a clear bottle of lube procured. Your lips press to hers again as you spread the lube across your fingers and lower your hand to her entrance, replacing the contact of your tongue. Throaty moans leave her lips, more, please. Slowly, your ring finger joins the middle, allowing her a moment to adjust before quickening your motions, moaning yourself at the feeling of her cunt gripping your fingers.

“You’re so beautiful,” you say against her lips, “so beautiful.” Teeth pull at her bottom lip, making her groan into your mouth, kiss going sloppy.

“I- oh- I love you,” Melissa answers through a moan, grinding against your thumb on her sensitive bud. A particular curl of your fingers makes her silently scream, soothed by your gentle mouthing of her neck.

Your index finger lines with her slit, “can you take more?”

She nods quickly, forcing your lips back to hers as a third finger stretches slowly, moans turning squeaky. All you can hear is the airy moans and the wetness of her pussy taking your fingers, sparking a warmth in your lower stomach. You can feel how close she is, how her walls refuse to let go, how her eyes flutter as they roll back.

In a sudden moment, your fingers stop, pulling from her. Her head snaps up, eyes immediately on you, “what are you doing?” God, the glassy look in your eyes almost breaks your heart.

“Hold on, gorgeous,” you say, pressing a quick kiss to her chest. Leaning over to the nightstand again, still straddling Melissa’s waist as her hands hold yours, you blindly reach into the drawer, searching for a familiar object. Finding the small, flat toy, you sit back against her, holding it to her eye level. Catching your drift, she nods, legs widening as she sits up slightly against the headboard.

Pressing the vibrator against her thigh, you turn it to the middle setting, feeling her jump a little at the sensation. Slowly, you slide it closer to her clit, using your free hand to slide one of her legs till it’s propped up. Lowering yourself, you press your clit against the top of the toy, keeping it pressed between your heat and hers, both of you moaning in unison.

Rolling your hips, a breathless moan leaves you, ducking your head as your eyes close in ecstasy. Sharp nails dig into your ass, pulling you down further, moans crescendoing. It feels like you’re too far from her, immediately dropping to press your lips to hers in open-mouthed kisses, whining against her lips as she holds you to her. Using her thigh for leverage, you use your own leg to press harder to her cunt, rolling against her in a way that forces her teeth into your shoulder.

The strong vibration against your clit and Melissa’s presence alone has you holding on by a thread, and from the way the redhead is holding onto you, you know she is too. Putting your weight fully on your right hand, your left grabs Melissa’s, tangling your fingers together. Her lips move languidly across yours, tongue dancing with yours rather than fighting for dominance, something she never did before. The emotions of it all and the coil snapping in your stomach, your forehead drops to her shoulder, panting as you feel your climax approach.

“Baby, ple-oh-please,” the hand creating crescent-shaped dents in your back shifts to your hair.

“I gotchu, let go for me,” your teeth tug at her earlobe, “cum for me, beautiful.”

A final, hard roll of your hips sets you both alight, moaning as you cum in tandem.

Both of you squirm as the toy works against you still. Lifting off her, you remove the toy from its place against her, turning it off and placing it on the nightstand to be dealt with later. Lowering yourself, you come face to face with her pussy, swollen and wet and beautiful. With gentle strokes, you lick her clean, taking your time to savor her taste.

Melissa’s husky moans spur you on, lapping up to her sensitive clit. Barely suckling on the nub has her tensing again, her grip on you doesn’t let you go far, not that you were planning on it regardless. She cums on your tongue, giving you a taste once more. Sweet decadence.

Easing your way back up with loving kisses up her body, laying on your side next to her, chest to chest. Your legs stay tangled together, no space exists between you.

The hand not in hers rises to her face, pushing loose, wild hair away, caressing her cheek. Melissa turns her head to press a kiss to your thumb, her own hand coming to your wrist.

“I love you,” she says, “I really, really do.”

You stroke her cheek again, “I love you, too.”

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have treated you how I did,” her eyes water, “I don’t have any excuses. I’m just so sorry, baby.”

“Well, we’ve got all the time you want with me to make it up to me,” you say, pressing a kiss to the tip of her nose.

She smiles weakly, “I want all the time with you.”

Your lips press to her lips this time, “then that’s what you get.” Leaning across you, Melissa puts herself on your lap, her favorite place to sit. Face hovering above yours for only a moment, she tucks herself into the crook of your neck, keeping her weight on top of you.

Sticky with sweat, the scent of sex around you, the tracing of nails up and down your sides, dancing over your ribs. Nothing has changed and everything has. You have always been Melissa’s, she has always been yours, now you finally have each other. Warm breath over your neck evens out, the lost sleep and recently lost energy catching up to her. You, however, you are invigorated.

For the first time in a year, you get to hold your Melissa.

kudos to anyone that can find all the song references and the singular lisa ann reference that is so small u will miss it

as towa bird says: scissor your friends!

feed back appreciated as always <3

[techramonic]

What are some facts or tidbits about Daniel that you don't think is very well-known?

Hey! Thanks for the great question. I have a few things not a lot of people have talked about Daniel, all of which are information taken from his father's book: "Walking in Daniel's Shoes".

Facts about Daniel Mauser

1. Daniel's name came from the Biblical character Daniel and his mother Linda's fondness of Elton John's song titled with the same name. Conner was Linda's maiden name and since she was an only child, it was a way for them to carry her family's last name.

2. In sixth grade, he struggled somewhat with depression. After his mother sent him to a therapist, it was revealed that he was feeling stressed because at the time, he had pneumonia and missed school a few times. He felt that his teacher was pressuring him to catch up. Fortunately, he recovered after a few months.

3. Daniel used to be in cub scouts and boy scouts for a few years. Once school had became more hectic and he was more engaged in piano lessons, he dropped out of the scouts. He had earned basic badges but was not too enthusiastic with scouting long-term.

4. On July 24, 1999, Boy Scout 359 installed a park bench in Daniel’s memory along the South Rim Trail at Roxborough State Park, ten miles south of Columbine. Daniel was once a member of the Boy Scout Troop that preceded 359. Roxborough was the Mauser family’s favorite hiking area.

5. He played chess and won second place in a Denver metro tournament as a member of the school's chest club team. He also won two National Science Olympiad awards, presented to the top ten scorers in general science knowledge.

6. He was an occasional babysitter and was great with kids.

7. He was a Junior Volunteer at Swedish Hospital for two summers and helped in the pharmacy and he expressed interest in working in a medical or medical research field.

8. Despite winning often in games like Super Mario Brothers and even Foosball, his dad had caught on he was getting bored of playing with him, but despite that, he still played whenever he was invited because that was how much he loved his father.

9. He had a keen interest in current events and social issues and was a frequent reader of Time Magazine and viewer of 60 Minutes.

10. His father said he sometimes worried about little things, like if the gas tank in the car was getting too low.

11. He played soccer for a couple of years when he was younger, tried skiing, and played baseball on a YMCA team.

12. Before his death, Daniel's Biology teacher told his mother that he would be receiving an award for outstanding sophomore biology student. It was a supposed secret, one which Daniel never found out.

13. His family was very close. Tom described them as a "Dinner Table Family", who always ate dinner together. According to his father's words, "there was no sneaking off to watch the TV or play on the computer. We are together, talked together, and exchanged stories."

14. Daniel and his sister were close despite their contrasting personalities. Daniel was more like his mother—shy, introspective, intelligent, and calm. His sister Christine was like her father—outgoing, witty, a bit wild and crazy. He would often roll his eyes at her and in an exasperated tone, he would exclaim, "Theater people! Oh, my God!"

15. He had a dry sense of humor and his mom thought he prided himself on being a rational sort of fellow who was not given to drama of any sort.

16. Tom, Daniel's father, grew out of poverty. He came from Finelyville, a small town south of Pittsburgh. His father was a coal miner, his mother was a housewife, and he was the youngest out of four siblings. Tom rarely had pictures of himself. However, he didn't want that to happen with his children, so he would frequently take their pictures and film them to keep memories.

17. Daniel didn't like his pictures being taken when he was a teen. His father would still insist to take pictures for keepsake.

18. When he was fifteen and a half, Daniel was qualified to receive his driver's permit but he said he wasn't ready yet.

19. His nickname in debate class, according to Devon Adams, was "Moose": "So appropriate —it's a large, amusing but quick and fierce when-it-needs-to-be animal."

20. Daniel volunteered to rake the leaves off the lawn of a neighborhood senior citizen's house after he recently had a heartattack.

[petalruesimblr]

The Roadhouse

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Description:

Welcome to The Roadhouse – where the drinks are cold, the food is hot and the fun never stops! Whether you're a seasoned local or just passing through town, everyone is welcome at The Roadhouse – yes, even vampires! Despite the Winchesters owning the bar, we don't discriminate against creatures of the night anymore, as the brothers have retired from hunting. Let your competitive spirit soar as you challenge anyone to a variety of games and as the night heats up, let loose with your best moves on the dance floor! For a price, you can also indulge in a little late-night R&R or maybe even play hooky for the day in our upstairs rooms – we won't tell! So come on down and join us for a night of fun, laughter and maybe even a little mischief!

Details:

Price: 88,128 Lot Size: 20x30 Lot Type: Local Watering Hole Version: 1.42 Store Content: None CC Used: None Packs Needed: The Sims 3, Late Night (Wallpaper, Counter, Door, Bar Dive, Lot type), World Adventures, Ambitions , Generations (Window)

Hello! This is one of my earlier builds - a beloved bar that has become a mainstay in my gameplay. It's been a hotspot for countless bachelor and bachelorette parties, witnessing its fair share of wild antics and unforgettable moments.

Click on the ’Keep Reading’ below for more information and pictures on this lot.

Named after one of my favorite shows, Supernatural, this bar draws inspiration from the iconic Roadhouse. However it does not mirror the original blueprint of the bar and I've given it a different look to better suit the worlds I typically play in.

Featuring four bedrooms upstairs, perfect for tired Sims or those seeking a bit of privacy (wink, wink), each room offers something different: two singles, one standard and even a vampire exclusive room.

It has decent parking at the back, a variety of games for added fun, a professional bar, lively music and plenty of seating.

📣Please note that the Late Night expansion pack is required for the Local Watering Hole lot to show up and work in your game, along with a selection of bar-related decors.

This lot has been play-tested and I’ve used it in a few of my saved games. Let me know if you experience any problems on your end.

1st Floor:

Professional bar, tables and chairs, Public Sounds Stereo

Foosball table

Classic Master Darter

Bull’s-Eye ElectroPro 900 Dartboard

Bathroom

Shuffleboard

2nd Floor:

Two single rooms - bed, dresser and own bathroom

One standard room - double bed, Retro-tastic TV, dresser, small dining area and own bathroom

Vampire room - Vampiric Sanctum, small living area with Retro-tastic TV, dresser, own bathroom

[gnomewife]

"📩 Simblr question of the day: according to you, what are the most underutilized gameplay features in the sims games you played, dlc included?"

Sharing the SQOTD from @simblr-question-of-the-day. I really liked this question because I'm excited to hear more gameplay ideas!

Thanks for the ask!!! I had to think a bit about this one, but a couple of gameplay features I only just recently started enjoying are:

1. Games from Get Together like the dartboard or foosball table. I love adding them to bars or rec center builds - adds a very lively touch when sims use them!

2. Bee boxes from Seasons - a little chaotic, since I have a mod that can give sims a bee allergy (I suffer, so they must also), but I have a few avid gardeners in my saves at all times, so they just fit ✨ (Fun detail - you can't "bond with bees" while wearing a bear costume!)

3. Unlocking secret outfits was literally never on my radar until recently. Sad Clown is my favorite- I feel it on a spiritual level.

[coquelicoq]

this post is brought to you by: la lettre b

[previously: la lettre A]

soooo i read all the B words in this french dictionary recently - ladies, please! one at a time when you propose marriage! - and boy are there tant de mots de ouf là-dedans !

stats

percentage of dico taken up by B words: 4.5%

percentage of dico read (as of the end of the B section): 12.8%

rate and duration: 3 pages/day for 11 days + part of the 12th day

total entries: 1608

rows added to my vocabulary spreadsheet: 335. this is considerably more than the number of A-word rows even though there are a lot more A words than B words. whoops!

semantic themes

for some reason, in the B section there were a few semantic categories that seemed to recur a lot. in some cases i think there might be some sound symbolism at work (ba is a common syllable in baby babbling, which could contribute to the frequency of words meaning "babble", "mumble", "prattle", etc. that start with b) but in other cases i haven't a clue.

verbs for speaking indistinctly: babiller, bafouiller, balbutier, baragouiner, barbouiller, bégayer, blablater, bredouiller

other speech verbs: baratiner (spiel), bavarder (chat), bavasser (chat), bonimenter (spiel)

words for trifles (trinkets and/or trivial matters): une babiole, une bagatelle, une breloque, une bricole, un brimborion, une broutille. i might also class et des bananes here

slang for head, face, and/or expression: une bille, une binette, une bobine, une bouille, une boule, une bourriche

slang for belly: un bidon, un bide, un buffet

slang for year: un balai (literally, broom), une berge (literally, riverbank). why? search me!!!

sudden exhaustion idioms: le coup de bambou (also means heatstroke), un coup de barre

verbs for animal noises: bêler, bourdonner, brailler, braire, bramer

i'm now about 50 pages into the Cs (i procrastinated this post lol) and there's a ton of slang for "head" starting with C as well. many of these are, like, names of fruits that are round, so pretty straightforward, but there's also carafe (carafe) and cafetière (coffeemaker). not really following the association there...but i digress.

page hogs

(entries taking up 1/6 of a page or more)

bas

battre

beau

bien

blanc

bon

bras

there are a lot of "bras" idioms ok!!

🤯 momence

une banane: obviously this means banana but i'm mainly interested in its "fanny pack" sense because when i was a child i had a fanny pack shaped like and decorated to resemble a banana...COINCIDENCE????

i haven't been writing all of these down but i like compounds like un bouche-trou (stand-in, stopgap; filler) and un brise-tout (butterfingers). see, french CAN make pithy little phrasal nouns without using de! just slap a verb conjugated in the third-person singular present indicative in front of a noun with a hyphen in the middle and voilà, new word. francophones idk what youre complaining about, this shits easy

french has you covered on slang for round or curved body parts with une boule (noggin; testicle) and un boule (ass; boob (in canada anyway)). no one tell fergie or she will find a way to make this about "my humps".

another situation where changing the gender gives you a different but related word: un brassière (bra) and une brassière (sports bra). this is fun for a holiday, but it's a good thing french doesn't make a habit of this or it would be so much harder to learn vocabulary!

favorite words to pronounce

baby-foot [babifut]

bombance [bɔ̃bɑ̃s]

bonbon [bɔ̃bɔ̃]

least favorite words to pronounce are badaud (because i always swap the vowels and say baudad instead) and bugle (i can do -gle at the end of a word but not right after a u for some reason) :(

favorite words period

un baby-foot: foosball table, foosball game. i have spoken previously about the spiritual experience of discovering that this word exists (see also french is a beautiful language and thank goodness the british are so boring). and it is the gift that keeps on giving because now whenever there's an awkward pause in a conversation i can just drop in this fun fact and immediately we're back in business. hey, don't cry. the french word for foosball table is baby-foot. ok?

une baguette: chopstick! of course baguette refers to basically anything baguette-shaped but i find this especially charming because in english baguette refers only to the bread, so it feels like they named chopsticks after iconic french bread rather than what's actually happened, which is that various baton-shaped things are all called "baton".

ça baigne ? / ça baigne ! and ça boume ? / ça boume !: like ça va but slangier! lord knows i'm always looking to slang up my small talk.

ça me barbe: one thing i am learning is that french has A LOT of ways to say that you are soooooo bored omg just dying of boredom. makes sense for a language in which the word for "boring" also means "annoying".

barder: to kick off, turn nasty, get heated, as in ça va barder ! (there'll be hell to pay / shit is gonna hit the fan!). so pithy.

bernique !: no way, not a chance! knowing that bernique as a noun means "limpet" only increases my enjoyment of this already great interjection.

chercher la petite bête: to nitpick. basically the same image as the english idiom but way cuter somehow.

bibi: yours truly. i need a francophone penpal stat so i can sign all my letters with this.

in english the same word means both "twice a month" and "every two months" which is just terrible design in my opinion. french has solved this problem with bimensuel(le) (twice a month) and bimestriel(le) (once every two months). now the only problem is i have no idea how i'm gonna remember which is which.

bœuf: fantastic, huge, great, impressive. reminds me of that verse in "foux du fafa" when bret is just saying the names of foods at the supermarket in french and goes "bœuuuuuf", which is arguably the best line of the entire song.

bon, je te laisse : well, i'd better get going / i'll leave you to it. finally, a way to say goodbye without sounding like a textbook from the 1950s!

c'est bonnet blanc et blanc bonnet: it's six of one, half a dozen of the other / tomayto, tomahto. i think what i like about this is both that it's a very handy phrase to know, but also from my perspective as a french learner it is not at all a given to me that "bonnet blanc" and "blanc bonnet" would be the same thing, because the position of adjectives in french does sometimes change the meaning! so it's also a lil ironic, which is fun and sexy imo.

bof: meh, nah. i say "meh" in english ALL the time, so this was a huge lacuna in my vocabulary. merci le robert de poche 😘

c'est le bouquet: that takes the cake / that's all i needed (ironic). always looking for ways to be sarcastic in my second language. i should probably get better at being sincere in french first before i start adding complications, but it's so hard to resist!

next up...81 pages of Cs!!! luckily i am already halfway through the C section or just seeing that number might be too intimidating. courage !

[kissandships]

I so get having a tough day---I'm having a tough decade tbh, and fandom distractions really do help tremendously! Hoping so much that tomorrow is better!!! A few questions: 1. How would you rank all eight T70sS seasons from your favorite to your least favorite? 2. Do you see Donna and Jackie as realistically remaining close friends in adulthood despite/because of (?!) their differences? 3. What are the top 5-7 things (not counting physical intimacy) that Donna and Eric would like doing together?

Thank you for your kind words! Sending hugs to you 🤗

Season Rankings:

1

3

2

5

4

6

7

8

Seven would be my least favorite if s8 did exist. By the time 7 came around, I was actually tired of the show. I felt like it had run its course, and the storylines weren’t interesting to me. I’ll try to watch the whole thing on this re-watch though

Donna and Jackie remaining friends?:

Discounting season 8, yes. I think they would remain friends, even if there was like a five, six, seven year gap they don’t speak. Let’s say s8 happens, everyone is hurt and moves away and falls out of touch with one another. Then Donna and Jackie see each other again— like at a super market Or restaurant or whatever— and they get to talking. Donna apologizes profusely, stating she was lost without Eric, but that it doesn’t excuse her behavior. Jackie admits she lost herself that year too, and she hasn’t had another friendship that means as much to her as Donna’s did. So they start over. Go out once a month, reconnect. Maybe with Donna in her life, Jackie wouldn’t keep marrying and divorcing Kelso

Top Five Things Formciotti likes doing together:

They like going to movies

Play fighting 🙂

Basketball/other sports. Donna usually beats Eric, but she will never be able to beat him at Foosball

Getting out of the house/hiding from the world after hectic days. Maybe driving somewhere and just looking at the stars

And finally, simply just being with each other. They could be dead tired, at the breakfast table, drinking coffee silently, and be okay with that. They don’t need to do anything fancy

[thegayhimbo]

If you could pick your Top 5 favorite fictional relationships (romantic or platonic) and Top 5 most hated relationships, which would they be and why?

Top 5 Favorite Fictional Relationships (Platonic or Romantic):

1.) Chandler and Joey from F.R.I.E.N.D.S

The iconic bromance! :) Out of all the characters in the core 6, they were the ones I watched the show for. They bought a foosball table together, they raised a chick and a duck together, they won Monica’s apartment together, Joey officiated Monica and Chandler’s wedding, Chandler helped support Joey through his acting career, there were just so many good moments with these two! And of course, I loved the bro hugs they gave each other!

2.) Sookie and Jason Stackhouse from True Blood

Jason and Sookie’s sibling relationship still remains one of my favorites from True Blood because it’s one of the few where there was consistent character development. Jason worked to be a supportive big brother to Sookie (and even risked his life for her on several occasions), and Sookie helped Jason through his struggles and offered him advice from time to time. I still think it’s heartwarming that Jason learned to go along with Sookie’s wild misadventures (even when they disrupted his life) and still try to help her when he could. I also liked that Sookie softened towards Jason in the later seasons, and realized he was doing the best he could and wanted to help him. To put it bluntly, there is a HUGE difference between how they started out and how they ended by the time the show finished! I loved their moments together, and would argue their relationship is a huge improvement from the books. I hope it gets more recognition from fans in the future!

3.) Daria and Jane from Daria

I love Daria and Jane’s friendship! I love how they both have different personalities, with Daria being more closed-off and cynical and Jane being more artistic and willing to try new things, and are still able to agree in many different situations. I love how supportive they are of each other and their struggles. This relationship made the show worth watching!

4.) Jane and Lisbon from The Mentalist

To this day, I still think it’s funny that Lisbon always acted like she was exasperated by Jane’s antics, but was also secretly amused by whatever tricks he could pull out of his sleeve, especially when it came to catching suspects. It’s still heartwarming that Lisbon helped give Jane a job and a purpose in his life after Red John killed his family, and Jane in turn grew to care for Lisbon and was always willing to help her out of any tight situation she got into. Their relationship was a joy to watch!

5.) Lafayette and Jesus from True Blood

This was one of the first LGBT+ relationships I saw on TV that was a central focus on the show, and it’s one that will always have a place in my heart. Both Jesus and Lafayette are examples of men who are able to be kind and gentle and caring while avoiding the pitfalls of toxic masculinity. I liked how Jesus was able to see that Lafayette had a gift with magic, and wanted him to realize his potential, and I like that Lafayette was willing to give love a chance. I don’t care what people say about the later seasons of True Blood; I will watch them again just for this relationship alone!

Honorable Mentions:

Chandler and Monica from Friends

Seth and Ryan from The O.C.

Tara and Lafayette form True Blood

Sansa and Theon from Game of Thrones

Joey and Rachel from Friends (yes, I know it’s unpopular, but I still love it)

Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin from Lord of the Rings

Harry, Ron, and Hermione from Harry Potter

Leia and Han from Star Wars

Aang and Zuko from Avatar the Last Airbender

Katniss and Peeta from The Hunger Games

Steve and Dustin from Stranger Things

And so many others........

Top 5 Least Favorite Relationships (Platonic or Romantic):

1.) Bill and Sookie from True Blood

As time has passed and I’ve rewatched the show, I’ve started to grow cold and resentful towards Bill/Sookie as a couple. I know most fans say this was a boring relationship at best, but it’s much more insidious than that: This is an abusive relationship that gets romanticized in the books and the show. I make no secret that I HATE Bill Compton, and consider him one of the worst fictional characters in media. This guy got into a relationship with Sookie by allowing two psychopathic drug addicts to beat the shit out of her so he could pretend to play hero, drug her with his blood (which was both a tracking device and a powerful aphrodisiac), and spent the next two months manipulating Sookie and gaslighting her into believing he was a wonderful boyfriend. That’s not even getting into how he left her best friend Tara to be raped to death by another vampire when he had the chance to save her, or how he tried to target Jason by bullying Jessica into turning him into a vampire against his will. How Sookie could ever take back Bill after those moments is beyond me.

I have and always will be grossed out whenever people try to tell me this was a loving relationship. It wasn’t. Bill lied to Sookie, manipulated her, betrayed her, gaslighted her, abused her, targeted people she cared about, tried to control her at different points in their relationship, was cruel to her on multiple occasions, and was an overall vile person. Sookie deserved so much better than him! If there’s one thing I resent about the show, it’s that this relationship got so much focus and attention at the expense of other relationships that were so much better and deserved focus.

2.) Hoyt and Jessica from True Blood

Yeah..........this is not a relationship that has aged well. I know this was popular for many people, but I’ve always been uncomfortable with it as far back as season 2 when it was introduced. Part of it is because of the lack of maturity in both characters (Hoyt being a manchild who still lived with his bigoted mother, and Jessica being a recently turned teenage vampire with poor impulse control). Part of it is because these two had no blueprint for a healthy relationship and rushed into things without thinking about the pitfalls that would arise when they were together (which is exactly what happened). There were signs that this relationship could deteriorate even before it did. I’m sorry, but I don’t think these two were right for each other, and I hate how the show glosses over the issues they had in the last season in favor of a forced “Happily Ever After” that didn’t make any sense and was cheap fan service.

But the biggest problem for me was Hoyt’s character: His treatment of Jessica during and after the break-up was not only disgusting, it was borderline misogynistic. Throwing her out of the house, and then still acting like he was the only one allowed to have sex with her. Hating her for moving on with Jason. Stalking her at Fangtasia in the hopes she’ll take him back. Joining a hate group and trash-talking Jessica to a bunch of psychopaths. Sitting in a room with Jessica while she’s chained up (and unable to fight back), holding a gun to her head, slut-shaming her, and debating about whether or not to kill her because she broke up with him. I’m sorry, but that’s unacceptable. It bothers me to this day that Hoyt’s misogynistic and entitled behavior was glossed over by the show, and he never had to apologize for how hateful he became. I’m still disgusted with Hoyt to this day because of it.

3.) Ross and Rachel from F.R.I.E.N.D.S

I don’t care whether or not this was considered the most popular relationship on TV at one point. I didn’t like it when I first saw it, and I don’t like it now. Both Ross and Rachel were spoiled, immature, petty, and unwilling to put in the hard work to make this relationship function. I know there’s a whole debate in the fandom about whether or not they were on a break, and I personally believe it doesn’t matter. It’s a smokescreen for the bigger issues in their relationship which (as I said) they were not willing to face. And frankly, I’m with those people who say that Ross’s behavior falls straight into “Entitled Nice Guy” territory. There are moments in their relationship that make me cringe, and whenever I go back to re-watch, I fast-forward through them because of it.

4.) Jon and Daenerys from Game of Thrones

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I don’t know what it was with George R.R. Martin and D&D and their interest in incestuous relationships, but I wish they hadn’t ventured there. I was already grossed out by Jamie and Cersei’s toxic relationship, but this relationship with Jon and Daenerys was even worse. She is his aunt and he’s her nephew. 🤮

But putting aside the incest for a minute, my biggest problem with this relationship is that there was very little development to make me believe that Jon and Daenerys fell in love with each other. I don’t know if it was the writing, the acting, the lack of chemistry between the two characters, the direction, but I was put off by this relationship and thought the way they got together felt rushed and broke my suspension of disbelief. What’s worse is I can’t tell how I was suppose to feel about this relationship! Was I suppose to root for them getting together and hope things would work out? Was I suppose to be horrified by it? I still have no clue. This is not a relationship I enjoyed watching.

5.) Sam and Dean Winchester from Supernatural

I have never understood the criticism that you have to consistently add drama to a relationship in order to make it interesting. Like, I get adding conflict for character development and having the characters face their flaws and grow as people, but then there’s just adding it for cheap effect to the point that you start to lose interest in a relationship. That’s exactly what happened with Sam and Dean from Supernatural. I used to love this brotherly relationship and their interactions with one another, and then sometime around season 4 the writers decided that having the brothers at odds with one another EVERY SINGLE SEASON would make for good entertainment. Maybe I’m wrong and there were fans who dug that, but for me, it got boring real fast. By the time I got to season 9 (with the whole “Sam being possessed by an angel” storyline) I was emotionally checked out. The most emotion I could muster at that point was rolling my eyes in exasperation.

Personally, there are a lot of toxic elements in this relationship that have caused me to dislike it. I was really grossed out for instance over how the show started to fetishize the toxic elements of this relationship (like the co-dependency, the constant lying to each other, etc) over the positive qualities. It’s a shame because I used to love the idea of two brothers on the road fighting supernatural creatures, and now this relationship has turned into something that makes me cringe.

Oh, and by the way, shipping Sam and Dean as a romantic couple despite them being brothers is disgusting! 🤮  And I thought Game of Thrones was bad with that!

Dishonorable Mentions:

Jason and Violet from True Blood

Jason and Crystal from True Blood

Tara and Franklin from True Blood

Sookie and Warlow from True Blood

Theon and Ramsay from Game of Thrones

Sansa and Ramsay/Jofferey/Littlefinger/Tyrion/The Hound from Game of Thrones (either because there’s a hideously inappropriate age difference, or because some of these men were abusive).

Daenerys and Khan Drogo from Game of Thrones

Cersei and Jamie from Game of Thrones

Steve and Billy from Stranger Things (I put it here because it’s not technically canon, but it’s still a ship that irritates me)

And so many more........

[comic-book-jawns]

1, 3, 25? 💙

1. Favorite fic I wrote this year:

I’m gonna have to go with Midnight Moon, my first @damietober ficlet, because while writing it, I was like… what the hell is this? And I’d already been struggling for months to write anything I felt was “publishable.” But I posted it anyway and the support it got helped give me the confidence to keep going. So thank you so much to the organizers and readers!

3. Favorite line/scene I wrote this year:

The second chapter of At Your Service is basically an extended “date” scene, which leads to a climactic kiss.

It was challenging to write because IRL I’ve been on exactly two dates, both of which were very awkward, and never kissed anyone before. So I tried to focus on making it feel authentic to them — including actually leaning into their anxieties as well as how they would try to boost each other’s confidence — while also drawing from my non-romantic own life in that: I did once impulsively buy and assemble a foosball table (which I still have); and, as I also projected onto Dani, I cut up spaghetti instead of twirling it and am “left-footed.”

So it’s kinda goofy at times and not really sensual in the way you would usually think of a date scene as being. But I enjoyed going in a different direction, and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.

P. S. Thank you so much to anyone who’s read/subscribed! I know it’s been months, but I am working on Ch. 5.

25. Fic rec:

Damie fanfic as a whole is the sole reason I’ve gotten back into reading after getting totally burned out in college. And I’ve read so many that I appreciate for different reasons.

One I that I found very impactful (the last line especially) and would highly recommend is Offering by you!

[y0itsbri]

Hey Bri! 36/49 😊

hi gina! <33

36. What’s an arcade or table game (air hockey, ping pong, etc) that you’re really good at?

hmmm. i am Not Awful at foosball! and i suck at skeeball but i really enjoy it <3 i also love the mini basketball hoops! i'm pretty decent at that! 🏀

49. What’s your favorite thing to do when it’s raining?

stay inside <3 when it’s raining, all i want to do is be in the safety of my own home. like a little burrowing creature <3 ☔

[light-and-heartful]

Nick Arcade | The 90s Show That Put Kids Inside Video Games - Retro Gami...

I always had an idea for a reboot of my favorite Nickelodeon Game Show of all time, I call it “Nick Arcade Restarted”

the show would have Phil Moore returning to host (since he still has the energy and spunk to do it), Mikey and the Video Zone would have a more 16-bit look to it (while still working the same way and still having the enemy animations for Mikey), and the style of the set would kind of be the style of an old school retro arcade, with all neon and brick walls while still having the colors of the original 1992 show, and the music would consist of retro techno beat, think something out of "The Splat" on TeenNick

the game would play the same way as before (with Mikey, Video Challenges, Puzzles, and of coarse the Video Zone, which would all work the same) just with a few added stuff to it to make it more interesting:

including the face-off game that is played in the beginning of each round won't be games the studio made up, it would be multiplayer modes actual video games from the NES, Super NES, Genesis, Sega Saturn, Playstation, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Playstation 2, & Wii (I'm going with these systems because A: It fits the retro feel & B: they're more simple to play and manage) and they can include fighting or racing eachother to playing a co-op game to get the higher score in a time limit

and there would be more spaces

Commercial Rewind: where they play an actual old commercial from the 80s, 90s, & 2000s and the contestants would have to answer a question related to that, whenever it’s something on the commercial or what the commercial is supposed to represent

Video Head-to-Head multiplayer gameplay: where it's works just like the Face-Off where two players play against eachother in a video game where it’d have the team who's currently controlling Mikey choose one of the opponent’s team members to play against him in a video game that the player from the team who was in control of Mikey chooses, and that chosen player from the opponent’s team will also secretly draw a number to bet how many points the player would win after the Head-to-Head is over  

more Video Challenges: to test a player's gaming skill, including the new Virtual Reality Video Challenges, that would have the player play quick VR games with the Oculus Rift (to show off the new technology) in order to win points

and a new Power-Up Square: where there's one per board, & when Mikey lands on it, it starts a roulette wheel, that the team controlling Mikey would have to stop it by pressing the button on their joystick, and depending on what it lands on, something will happen [with the roulette wheel would consist of a 10 light up spaces with some items repeating on multiple in each of them (including dud's where nothing happens and they just move on with the game)],

and these would be the power-ups:

Roller Copter: an inspector gadget-esc helicopter hat with a roulette wheel on the front of it, that the team controlling Mikey would press the joystick button to make it stop on a number between 1 through 5, and depending on what number the roulette lands on, the Copter will lift Mikey up and automatically move him that number of spaces in random directions (however, the space wouldn't be triggered, he'd just get placed there)

Defender Blaster: a raygun that can act as a one-time safeguard for the team controlling Mikey so the next time when the team that's currently controlling Mikey lands on an enemy space, it’ll show an animation of Mikey zapping the enemy with the baster and then cut to a close up of Mikey's face blowing to the blaster smiling as the enemy sits there defeated and control of Mikey doesn't move to the other team

Spring Shoes: shoes with springs on them forces Mikey to automatically jump to another open space that hasn't been turned into a bomb yet, and that's determined by the team controlling Mikey pressing their joystick button at the right time as the marker moves to random spaces very fast (but again, the space wouldn't be triggered, he'd just get placed there)

Auto Bomb: a bomb that automatically triggers a Time Bomb puzzle for the team controlling Mikey

Slot Tokens: 3 golden tokens that automatically turns the screen into a slot machine, and the team controlling Mikey would get to roll said slot machine 3 times (by stopping the slots by pressing the Joystick button for each row) in order to get certain matching pairs to try to gain bonus points to their score

Pocketwatch Portal: an old fashioned pocketwatch that sucks Mikey right back to the starting square of board and refreshes the squares by turning all of the Time Bomb squares back into their original squares before they got landed on, they'd still be covered up, but still be in the same place they were

also, the video zone would have two new Wizards, a Blue Atlantian Water Knight named "Marineor" & a Yellow Steampunk Wind Harpie named "Starknie" also each different wizard would have different hazards in their Wizard Level (while still having creatures and throwing energy blasts) to zap their energy (and by the way, all of the Video Zone levels would have a Floating Turning Heart for restoring energy, a Floating Spinning Hourglass for stopping time, and a Floating Spinning Stick of Dynamite to get rid of all the enemies, to make it easier) with:

Scorcha's level having flame jets popping out of the floor randomly (and you’d be able to tell when the fire is about to fire when a little fire is lit for like three seconds that doesn't do any damage, but then it has a flame jet go on for five seconds)

Mongo's level having Earthquakes that come as little waves of earth from the ladder to the edge of the screen on each of the four walkways that the players has to jump over

Merlock's level having lighting clouds from the top of the screen moving around side to side, stopping for 5 seconds to charge, then rain down lighting in a straight line 8 seconds

Marineor's level having sudden tidal waves that every 8 seconds it would have an orange Triangular Traffic-esc sign with a black explanation point on it show up blinking on top of the screen for 5 seconds in one of 5 parts of the screen each time, (the far left of the screen, the far right of the screen, the middle of the screen where the latter is, an area that's in between the far left of the screen & the middle of the screen, and an area that's in between the middle of the screen & the far right of the screen), and after that five seconds, a huge wave of water will come up and splashes the bottom floor on that part of the screen

Starknie's level having large cyclones that would pop up at the the end of one side of screen on one of the levels on one of the two sides, and it’ll slowly go towards the center ladder before it evaporates and after it's gone evaporates for 8 seconds and a new one will appear on one of the four walkways  

& lastly, before the wizard level, the players would choose the difficulty of the video zone they are about to face, and depending on what difficulty the players choose, they get certain prizes from completing the video zone in that difficulty (and the consolation prizes would still be some new shoes & ether a large amount of Quik Milk Mix or NERDS Candy). and this would be the prize list:

Easy (with it being basic your basic Video Zone run)

For beating the first level: a collection of classic Nintendo Power and/or GamePro Magazines and/or player's guides*

for beating the second level: ether a Ping-Pong Table that comes with automatic ball receiving robot net, a folding basketball hoop, or a state-of-the-art Karaoke Machine

for beating the Wizard Level: a special Nick Arcade style Dave-and-Busters or Chuck-E-Cheese game card that has 3,000 game credits on it when you win it

Medium (the same as the easy, but with more enemies floating around)

for beating the first level: a classic Video Game Console with multiple controllers (and a multiplayer adapter if the system requires one to play with more than two players) and an assortment of hit games from the system*

for beating the second level: a Big Parasonic Old Fashioned TV that has a Built-in DVD & VHS Player, a Stereo Sound System, and an assortment of various DVD's & Videotapes of Famous Films*

for the beating the Wizard Level: a paid vacation trip to a big major hotel, complete with hotel commination's, airline travel, & rent-a-car

Hard (the same as medium, just with the enemies moving faster in the first two levels, and the Wizard Level having twice as many hazards at once)

for beating the first level: ether a New Laptop computer complete with a headset, PC game controller, or an Oculus Rift VR Headset System

for defeating the second level: a specially made game room consisting of two of these 4 things (a pool table, an air hockey table, a stick hockey table, or a foosball table), and three Arcade1Up Cabinets of the team’s choice

for a defeating the Wizard Level: a trip for four on a long paid expensed cruise ship getaway

* means that the announcer will tell how much the prize is worth in-case the team wants to sell it online

do you think that would be a good idea?

[sandalaris]

Top 5 (or 10 if you want!) Favorite Community episodes! 💖

Thanks!!

Lol, yeah, I did 10. They’re out of order though.

1. Remedial Chaos Theory. Alternate timelines! And done in such a fun way too that both let them explore the concept and also come back and touch base with it again later on.

2. A Fistful of Paintballs: parts 1 and 2 (but if I had to pick just one episode I’d go with the first part). I really like the episodes where they get way into the games, and that one was my favorite of them. 

3. The Debate. Not only is a great Jeff/Annie episode (and not just because of the kiss and sudden awareness of mutual sexual attraction, but how much they make a great team and work well together), but the whole debate storyline and Abed’s little show about his friends’ lives subplot were great as well. I just found the whole episode entertaining to watch.

4. Foosball and Nocturnal Vigilance. I love a good Jeff and Shirley episode, they play off each other so well and yet we rarely get storylines with just the two of them. I almost put the one where he defends her against Pierce over the rights to the sandwich shop, but this episode also has some wonderful Troy, Abed, and Annie shenanigans.

5. Cooperative Escapism in Familial Relations. I’ll be honest, I don’t care for the subplot at Shirley’s house in this one, but Jeff confronting his dad and actually telling him all the ways he’s messed up because of him (and the fact that Jeff is so willing to say outloud just how messed up he is at this point) is such an amazing moment. And I love that Britta got to be a part of that (she’s just great in this episode all around), because I don’t think anyone else could’ve gotten Jeff that far.

6. Regional Holiday Music. This entire episode is great, I can’t even list all the reasons I love it. Just... all of it. The songs, the fact that Britta can’t sing and then the whole school defending her, Troy’s Christmas rap, the Glee teacher being evil, just all of it. XD

7. Basic Lupine Urology. I love that they brought Todd back. And Annie getting a little too into playing lawyer/winning, to the point that Jeff has to be the one to pull her back. The fact that the whole study group is actually doing their projects together, there’s a lot to enjoy int his episode.

8. Repilot. This one’s a little trickier, because I don’t think I love it so much as a whole, but the I really like specific pieces. Like Jeff’s line to Allen about being a monster and how the only people he actually cares about (and yes, it does remind me a lot of Seth threatening Amaru for going after the people he cares about), and burning the tables before making a new one.

9. Interpretive Dance. This was the first episode I ever saw and I didn’t even realize it was a Community episode until I decided to give the show a shot and saw it again. I like the Britta/Troy angle of it then, and I after having actually watched the whole show I like it even more now. And not just their romance, but their entire storyline and how they both have this secret love of dancing that they encourage the other in.

10 Comparative Religion or Biology 101. Both are good episodes, and I rather like the fight that happens in Comparative Religion and how Shirley hit that guy over the head with I think it was a plastic candy cane. As for Biology 101, Jeff’s slow descent into madness as he realizes he both needs the study group and that they are all flawed human beings that need forgiveness was something I enjoyed. And there aren’t a lot of good Pierce episodes following season two, but that’s one, and I do prefer Pierce as he was in the early seasons.

[queen-of-the-avengers]

Something Mischievous Going On

Characters: Loki x Reader, Thor, Steve, Natasha, Clint

Word Count: 2,395

Warnings: Just fluff

Summary: You have some fun with Loki in the game room on your day off.

Square Filled: Loki Laufeyson

Author’s Note: This is for @marvelfluffbingo . If you have any requests, please send them in! I would love to hear what you have! This is unbeta’d and any and all mistakes are all on me.

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What most people don’t know is that when the Avengers aren’t working, all they are doing is playing. When you and the rest of the crew aren’t out fighting crime, you’re in the tower goofing off. It’s something that helps everyone wind down and it’s a good time to spend some quality time together.

One of your favorite things to do is to spend time in the game room. In this room, Tony so graciously decided to put a hockey table, pool table, foosball table, several outdated arcade games, a flat screen TV, and several other high-tech gadgets.

You always found yourself in this room at least 3 times a day, if not more. It was something that calmed you and there were times some of the other Avengers would play in here with you. You all had a good time together and that’s really what being an Avenger is really all about.

You saw Steve, Natasha, Tony, Clint, and Bruce on a daily basis. You knew them pretty well and you got along with every single one of them. You were all one big dysfunctional family that worked really well.

As for Peter, you only saw him when Tony invited him to come over to the tower or when he butted in on some of your missions. He was a nice kid, but he had a habit of causing trouble which you or someone else had to clean up.

The only people who you missed when they left was Thor and especially Loki. They came down to the tower every once in a while, and when they did, you had a blast with them. More so with Thor than Loki. Thor was like a big brother to you, always trying to cause mischief and hide things from Tony. You connected with him in a way you didn't with anyone else. The only problem was Loki.

You always clamored up whenever he came around. There was something about him that set your nerves on fire. When you looked at him, all you saw was the icy exterior he put up, but you knew that wasn’t who he really was. When he looked at you, you felt him trying to read your inner most thought, opening you up like a book so he could learn all your secrets. You believed he knew more about you than you did about him.

You wanted to talk to him and to show him friendliness, but it was really hard to go up to him when all he did was stray from the group. He didn’t like to be near everyone when he came to visit. Not many people liked him but you did. You just wished you could show him that because he deserved someone to always be there for him, to take care of him. You just hoped that one day you would be able to show him that he could trust you, and only you.

“Guess who’s coming today?” Steve said after he popped his head in your room. You looked up from your laptop and gave him a smile.

“Who?”

“Thor!”

“What about Loki?” You asked, pushing your laptop to the side so you could sit up.

“Yeah, he’s coming too.” Steve shrugged. You smiled and got up before walking over to your friend.

“That’s awesome! I can’t wait!”

“You really like him, don’t you?” Steve gave you a knowing smirk.

“Who, Thor? I mean, yeah he’s like a brother to me.” You chuckled nervously, knowing full well Steve didn’t man Thor.

“Come on, you know that’s not who I mean. You like Loki!”

“Would you keep your voice down? I don’t need everyone knowing!” You hissed.

“Does he know?”

“No one knows because I don’t like him.” You sighed, rolling your eyes at his behavior.

“Okay, then I guess you won’t mind me asking him when he gets here.” Steve threatened.

“No!” Your eyes widened. “Okay, fine, you win. I do like him, sort of. Just don’t say anything, okay? You’ll scare him off.”

“Y/N, the last thing I can do to someone like Loki is scare them. Good luck.” Steve winked before leaving your room. You huffed out and looked around your room before cleaning it. You wanted your room to look nice just in case Loki somehow finds himself in here.

“Cheer up, brother, we have arrived.” Thor smiled at his grumpy brother. They only arrived a few minutes ago and they were walking into the building.

“Oh yes, let me just beam for joy at the thought of spending time with a bunch of people who hate me.” Loki rolled his eyes but followed his brother inside. The real reason he decided to come to Earth was for you. No one knew but he liked being around you. He liked how you tried to involve him like he was someone important. Plus, it didn’t hurt that you were so beautiful.

“They don’t hate you, they just don’t know you.” Thor tried to make the situation better.

“My mistake,” Loki said sarcastically. When both brothers walked into the room, everyone greeted Thor with open arms, welcoming him. No one barely looked at Loki except for you.

You were in the corner of the room with a book propped on your lap but you weren’t staring at the book. You were staring at Loki. You blushed when your eyes met his and you quickly shut the book before walking over to Thor.

“It’s good to see you!” You smiled and hugged Thor tightly before letting him go.

“It’s good to see you too, Lady Y/N.” Thor smile. You looked at Loki and walked over to him before blushing even more.

“Hi, Loki.”

“Hello Y/N.” Loki nodded his head to you politely. You looked behind you to see Thor with the other Avengers, doing whatever they wanted. You turned back to Loki and bit your lip before speaking.

“I heard from Thor you like to read?”

“I do like to read, yes. Why?”

“I got some new books and I don’t have enough space on my shelf for more, so I wanted to get rid of my old ones and wanted to know if you want them. They might not be the things you read back on Asgard but they’re really good. I like them.” You rambled.

“Sure, lead the way.” You nodded and looked back at your friends to see Steve smirking at you. You rolled your eyes and lead Loki to your room. You walked in, glad you decided to clean it before he came, and headed straight to your bookshelf.

“Um, here they are.” You pointed to the books. Before you had a chance to move, Loki walked over and stood right in front of the bookshelf, blocking your only way out. You blushed and stayed still, watching as Loki stared at your books. You stared at him, scanning his entire face. He was so beautiful and had so much potential, you wished that the others saw what you saw. The only thing odd was the wave of warmth you felt coming from his body. You thought he was a Frost Giant.

“You’re staring.” He mumbled, not taking his eyes off the books. You blushed and looked away before clearing your throat.

“I thought you were a frost giant.” You blurted out. Loki turned away from the books and stared down at you. You had no choice but to look back in his eyes.

“I am, why?”

“I can feel your heat, um, and I thought you’re supposed to be cold.” You stuttered, biting back a blush. Loki chuckled and he stepped back from you, giving you a little more space to breathe in.

“That’s just what I want you to feel. I am actually quite cold but I didn’t think you wanted to feel it.”

“Oh, yeah, duh. I knew that with you being a God and all. Um, d-did you want any of my books?” Loki smiled and he backed away some more.

“I think I’ll give them a try.” He nodded. You broke out into a big smile and took a few steps towards him.

“Awesome! Like I said, they’re really good and I know you’ll like them.” You grabbed the off the shelf and put them on your bed so you can pack them later to give to him. You hoped he was feeling more welcomed here.

The rest of the day was spent with everyone playing games in the living room. You and Loki didn’t speak to each other since he left your room, but you did receive knowing stares from Steve. You were having a good time, just enjoying each other’s company but you were starting to get bored. Right now, Natasha and Clint were having an arm wrestling match to see who was the strongest even though Natasha was winning.

You loved these guys but you really wanted to do something else. You watched as Natasha beat Clint, asking for more volunteers to match against her. You looked up to see Loki staring at you. You knew he wasn’t having any fun here which made you think of the one place you knew he would.

You got up from your spot and kept eye contact with him while walking to the arcade room. Its door was right in the living room so you didn't walk far but you opened the door and motioned for him to follow you. Walking into the room, you immediately went to the pool table and set up a game. The door opened and closed, signaling that Loki was inside the room with you.

“So, I noticed you weren’t having any fun and maybe this might be better than watching Natasha beat a bunch of guys in arm wrestling.” You chuckled, holding up two pool cues. Loki just smiled and walked to you, grabbing a cue from you.

“I do have to warn you, I am very good at this game.”

“Look, around here, Natasha may beat all the guys in arm wrestling, Steve may outrun everyone else, but you know what I do?” You asked, walking closer to him.

“What’s that?” Loki whispered, glancing at your lips just as you wet them with your tongue.

“I beat everyone at pool.” You smirked before stepping back from him and chalking the end of your cue stick.

“We’ll see about that, darling,” Loki smirked, getting chalked up as well. The first game went well, you actually beat Loki by one ball. The second game, he won but that was because he was distracting you with his good looks. He knew what he was doing to you yet he still did it anyway.

“Okay, it’s a tie. Whoever wins this game has to take the loser out.” You said, taking that leap of faith. You knew there was something between you and Loki, you just hope you didn’t interpret this wrong. You stared at him, wondering what he would do next but he just smiled.

“You’re on.” You smiled and got ready since he let you go first. The first half of the game went by smoothly. You were winning and you weren’t afraid to let him know.

“You’re going to lose.” You sang before lining up your next shot. You hit the cue ball, watching as it bounced off your striped one. It was rolling towards the pocket you aimed it at but something made it move and it missed. You gasped and looked at Loki who just stared at you innocently.

“You did that.” You accused him before standing up straight.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. My turn.” He smirked and lined up his shot, taking it. You watched as the cue ball rolled towards one of your balls but at the last minute, it rolled around it, heading straight for his solid ones. It hit it and made it right into the pocket.

“Loki!! You can’t use your powers! That’s cheating!” You playfully glared at him but he just smiled.

“I don’t see it as cheating.” Loki shrugged.

“Oh yeah, then I can do this!” You set your cue stick down and walked to the table before grabbing one of your striped balls and pushing it towards a pocket. But just like last time, something made it move and it missed.

“Loki!” You accused and swiped your hand across the table, messing up all the balls.

“Now you’re going to get it,” Loki said before taking off. You screamed in surprise and ran away from him, keeping the same distance between you.

“Don’t come near me!” You smiled and ran across the room to dodge him but you forgot the extent of his powers. He shimmered away and appeared right in front of you. You crashed into him and he toppled on the couch, bringing you with him.

You laughed and tried to get away from him but he wouldn’t let you go.

“Fine! You win!” You laughed and looked into his eyes, not realizing just how close you two were.

“I win?” He whispered.

“Yeah, you win.” You licked your lips and leaned closer to him. He was thinking the same thing and leaned up but before your lips could touch, the door to the arcade room slammed open and Steve came in laughing. You jumped away from Loki and straightened out your shift, looking at Steve. Loki sighed but sat up on the couch, staring at the intruder.

“We’re all bored here and wanted to go out. You in?” Steve asked the two of you. You looked at Loki and he looked at you, letting you decide. You knew the moment passed between you two but it would arrive shortly after.

“Uh, yeah, sure.” You nodded and walked towards the door just as Steve disappeared.

“So, I’ll pick you up tomorrow night?” You stopped walking and looked at Loki before smiling. You bit your bottom lip and nodded.

“Yeah.” You stared at each other for a few more minutes before leaving the room.

“Told you he liked you,” Steve said as soon as you shut the door.

“Screw you, Rogers.” You laughed and pushed him away. You walked with Steve down the hallway but turned to look back at the arcade room. Loki was standing there, watching you go, something mischievous in his eyes.

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346

Is old age catching up with you? I wish I could say no but it really is. My back is just increasingly getting bad from here on, I can fall asleep by 8 PM, my joints hurt when it’s too cold, and I occasionally squint in front of my phone. Would you rather be hot or cold? Even though my joints have the tendency to hurt, I’d still much rather have it be cold every single time. I was born and raised in tropical climate and I can’t wait to get out of it. Can you sleep through thunderstorms? Yes, I sleep like a rock most of the time. It would wake me up briefly at like 3 AM but it’s easy to fall back asleep. What does it take to get you out of bed early (before 9 AM)? Knowing I have school and I’d be late if I don’t get up soon. Ever spent the night in a tent? Yeah, there were multiple overnight activities in my old school that required us to buy a tent.

Is it ever okay for a woman to ask out a man? This question is stuck in the 2000s. You’d be surprised at how much progress we’ve made, survey-maker. Do people confide in you? Yes, and it’s always a big honor when they do because it tells me they trust me. Ever been around someone who makes you feel stupid? Yes. How often do you use instant messenger?  Every day. Some of my friends don’t text; either that or I don’t have their numbers, so IMs are the easiest way to reach them. What do you call your grandparents? Lolo and Lola for my maternal grandparents, Lolo and Lola Dolly for my paternal grandparents. Everyone just got used to including the nickname for my paternal grandmother hahaha. What do you do when you have trouble falling asleep? I watch videos or read Reddit threads until my eyes get sleepy. Have you ever cried while reading a book? Sure. I cry more over movies and other videos though. How many college degrees do you want? I used to want to go for two (Journalism and Art Management), but I’m sticking to my Journ degree for now. Where do you call home? My friends. Would you ever attend a black tie formal event? I’m a sucker for those events and I definitely would. Never gonna pass up the chance to dress up and have my hair made and try white-ass appetizers hahah. Do you like animals? I love them more than I do people, that’s for sure. Have you ever written anything longer than 10 pages? Of course. My high school investigatory projects and various reports for college say hi. What do you wear to sleep? Shorts and whatever top I find comfy for that day. What do you look forward to most in the next two months?  Seeing Paramore again for the first time in five years. How important is it for a significant other to be good with kids?  They have to be really dedicated to them and constantly try to be their best when with kids. I had a horrific time being a child and all I wish for is for my own kids to never go through what I did; and if my SO does not put in any effort at all or show interest in children, I’m noping out of there. Do you have anyone who is a surrogate parent/sibling to you? Yes, Angela’s parents are the most amazing people who have taken me in. Ever fallen asleep sitting up? In cars, sure. Can you snap your fingers? Yes, but I can’t with my left hand. Can you wink? Yeah, but not rapidly. Do you wear a belt? Yeah occasionally. I have a couple of jeans that are a tad too loose on me. Any jewelry in the room you’re in? Sure. What song explains how you feel about love? Still Into You by Paramore. Do you know how to play pool?  Not at all. Never been interested. What about foosball? A little bit, yes. Have you ever finished reading an entire book in a day? Of course. When I used to read a lot I did this so many times. Ever known anyone who was a tomboy? Yes. I still know several people who are. What is something that begins with Z? Zebras. What kind of person do you hope to be when you’re 35 years old? Content, two kids, hopefully a great cook. How many keys do you carry with you? Just two - car and house. Have you ever been IN a wedding? What difference does the preposition make? I’ve attended weddings before, but I’ve never been the one getting married. Does hardship make a person stronger? It’s different for everybody. What comes to mind when you think of pregnancy? Blood. Have you ever attended a professional sporting event? I’ve been to a pro wrestling show, you be the judge if that counts as a professional sports event. One of the most amazing nights of my life, even though our seats were so high up and my glasses hadn’t been in the correct prescription yet and I could barely see a thing. Seeing Chris Jericho in the flesh and use his classic comedy to call us ‘gago’ was so worth it. What is your favorite brand of clothing? H&M. Which do you value more, intellect or work ethic? Both are just as important.  Have you ever been covered in mud? I...don’t think so? Maybe it’s happened, but it’s irrelevant that I’ve forgotten all about it. What U.S. cities have you not visited that you would like to visit?  Chicago. I never ever want to step foot in the US, but I’ll make an exception for Chicago. Which do you watch more, ESPN or MTV? Neither. I never watch TV. How well do you know the people you live with? Not at all. I dislike my family and would never make the active effort to know them better. Do you have any heroes?  There are people I try to emulate, but hero is too dramatic a word that I never use when referring to those I admire. Ever been to a cabin on a mountain? I’ve stayed at a cabin but I doubt it was up a mountain. Do you want to be married and have a family of your own later in life?  Did you mean: my calling? Joking aside, that’s all I want to happen. How hard is it for you to stay on task? Really difficult if I’m on a break. Ever lost your voice? Of course.  Could you handle being away from home for weeks at a time for your job?  It’s not being away from my house but being away from my girlfriend that would make it extremely difficult. Are you a cautious person? Yeah, very. Do you enjoy comedy shows? I like a couple of sitcoms, but that’s it. Do you chew gum? Occasionally. Do you own any jerseys? Yes, we had table tennis jerseys made for us in high school. Do you have a song stuck in your head?  Caught in the Middle by Paramore. Do you like your job? No job. Do you have a close relationship with your father?  It’s definitely closer compared to what I have with my mom, but my family is in other people still. Is there anything worrying you right now? Not really.

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Double the Fun With the Best Pool Table Ping Pong Combo (Top 9 Picks)

Every game room deserves a quality pool table and a table tennis one. But, wait a minute. Not everyone has the space to squeeze both of these and still move freely around the room.

Luckily, there are hybrid combinations of two of the most popular games combined in one glorious table. Finding the best pool table ping pong combo can be tricky since they come in various designs and price points. But, hey! You clicked on this article to get help, and I am here to provide just that!

These 9 options may interest you more than you think, so check them out and find your favorite one.

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Hathaway Spartan 6' Pool Table, 72" L x 38" W x 31" H, Black*

Hathaway Maverick 7-foot Pool and Table Tennis Multi Game with Red Felt and Blue Table Tennis...*

Fat Cat Original 3-in-1, 6-Foot Flip Game Table (Air Hockey, Billiards and Table Tennis)*

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Best Pool Table Ping Pong Combo Money Can Buy: My Top 9 Favorites

#1. Hathaway Spartan 6' Pool Table - Best Pick

One of the main reasons why Hathaway Spartan is our best pick is that it combines good price points and unique features all enthusiasts will love! The pool table ping pong combo is just what you need if you don't want to buy each unit separately and want the chance to enjoy them both at a reasonable price.

The Hathaway Spartan pool table ping pong combo offers slightly smaller dimensions: what you want if you don't have the space to fit a large unit. It's a six-foot-long table that does not lack fun!

Plus, the convenient size makes it a perfect pick if you have kids around. It will allow them to grow into the game gradually while adults can enjoy the premium features.

What I like the most about this ping pong table combo because it easily blends into any room decor! It incorporates a burgundy and black melamine felt along with jet-black outsides that offer a sleek feel to your game room.

Not only does the ping pong table combo look impressive, but it's also quite durable. It's made out of poly-sealed surfaces, while the felt will serve you well during multiple games!

Overall, you can't beat this kind of price with the fantastic quality offered by Hathaway. It's crazy to allow you to fit a couple of more units in your gaming room.

Pros

Reasonable price

High-quality design

Convenient for smaller rooms

Smooth and fast-paced action

Cons

No storage for game accessories

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#2. Hathaway Maverick 7-foot Combo Game Table - Runner-Up

When I tell you that the entire world has gone crazy over the Hathaway Maverick combo game table, I do mean it. This is one of the most astonishing picks among pool and ping pong fanatics, and you are about to find out why.

Firstly, the Hathaway Maverick is a 7-foot long combo game table that offers a premium experience! So, if you can afford some space in your room and are debating whether to get the Maverick one or Spartan model, I would suggest you go for this one.

The incredible ping pong pool table has accessories included in the purchase, such as pool cues, triangle rack, chalk, and a brush. You will be getting paddles, a table tennis net set, and table tennis balls for the table tennis part. Seriously, what more do you need?

Thanks to the high-quality components, this table ping pong combo is made to last! It's made out of CARB certified MDF surface, K-66 cushion, premium wool felt blend, silver laminated top rail, and pedestal-style leg. Impressive, right?

The simple 2-step conversion process makes the switch from one table to another so much easier! Plus, the installation process won't give you a headache. All you should do is follow the provided detailed manual, and your new tennis table ping pong combo is ready in no time!

Lastly, the Hathaway table offers a 180-day money guarantee for those who are unsure about the purchase.

Pros

Accessories included

High-quality design

Includes leg levelers

Cons

Not suitable for outdoor

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#3. Fat Cat Original 3-in-1 Pool Table Combo - Easy Conversion

Next up, we have the Fat Cat Original 3-in-1 pool table combo. If you ever wished to play three games but don't have enough room to fit all of them in your place, then this is your best pick.

The Fat Cat Original 3-in-1 table offers three of the most popular games in one table; table tennis, pool, and an air hockey game. All three of them are included in the space-saving multi-game table you will enjoy!

So, let's talk about each Fat Cat game individually to decide whether this is the right choice for you.

The Fat Cat billiard table surface is smooth and offers an effortless glide of the billiard balls. Moreover, the convenient table design included authentic rubber bumpers that deliver a natural bounce. Not only that, but the billiard table surface is covered in high-quality, durable felt material.

As for the air hockey table, you will find it when you flip over the pool table side. Cool, right? Since many models offer a 'slide hockey' design, the Fat Cat steps up with introducing a 110V motor-powered air hockey. An extra glossy surface is highly impressive, especially if you value an aesthetic look.

Lastly, the table tennis top is a conversion top you can use on both sides of the table. Changing from one table to another is easy due to the latch system that offers a secure lock.

Pros

3-in-1 combination table

Easy conversion 

Motor-powered air hockey 

Cons

Often arrives damaged in shipping

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#4.Best Choice Products 10-in-1 Game Table - Best Multi-Game Table

Do you want to play ping pong and table tennis but also have the chance to play a few other games along? If the answer is yes, you need to hear about the Best Choice Products 10-in 1 multi-game table! It features ten amazing games you can play anytime!

The games included in the combo table are air hockey, shuffleboard, chess, table tennis, pool table, cards, backgammon, checking, and bowling. All of those entertaining games are packed into the convenient 48" design where you can install anywhere!

Changing between games is extremely easy! All you should do is replace the game top of your choice to the base and secure it. A true star feature of the multi-game table is the ability to store every single conversion top in the game table! What could be more space-saving than this?

Even though the multi-game table is not made out of genuine wood, it's still durable and sturdy, thanks to the four legs with non-slip bottoms for a secure fit.

The entire combo table is suitable for kids ages three and up. Therefore if you are looking for an excellent birthday present, this is the one you should go for. With the variety of games to offer in the unit, they will never get bored!

This is an excellent choice if your place does not allow for multiple entertainment units. You have several different games to keep you busy during rainy days.

Pros

Ten different games

Sturdy design

Great for smaller spaces

Cons

Smaller size for adults

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#5. MD Sports Multi-Game Combination Table - Best 4-in-1 Combo Table

The MD Sports is another trendy multi-game combo table that has taken the world by storm! It's slightly larger than the Best Choice Products one, so it's an excellent pick for those who can afford a giant combo table. Stay tuned to discover if this is the best combination table for you.

The dimensions of this table ping pong combo measure out 24.5" W x 54" L x 35.25" H while the unit's weight is around 80 lbs. It's not exactly the world's lightest' pool table ping pong combination, but it's good to know that it's sturdy and secure once you install it.

Moreover, the multi-game table includes four popular games: table tennis, pool table, slide hockey, and foosball table. Plus, the entire table purchase is fully equipped, meaning it has accessories needed to play! You can play it as soon as you install it without having to purchase the necessary equipment. Talk about budget cuts!

The combo table accessories are red air hockey pushers, pucks, chalk, table tennis net and paddle, billiard balls, ping pong balls, and footballs.

The solid built is what interested us the most. The MD Sports table is made of high-quality MDF, ABS, PVC, metal, and solid wood components. Therefore, you can rest sure knowing the unit will last you a long time!

Pros

4-in-1 games

Easy to set-up

Secure conversion

Sturdy built

Cons

Some customers complained about the overall quality

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#6. Sunnydaze 10 Combination Multi Game Table - Best Storage Design

If one 10-in-1 game table pick wasn't enough for you, we have another unique Sunnydaze multi-game table! The awe-inspiring combination offers ten different games all generations will go crazy for! So, let's find out what they are and how you can use the unit.

The Sunnydaze includes air hockey, table tennis, chess, cards, bowling, backgammon, checkers, pool, and foosball. It's pretty much similar to the Best Choice Products one but with one significant change.

The hockey billiards, table tennis table variation, is only 40" long, making it relatively shorter than the previous pick! It's excellent news for those with smaller spaces but not so much for those who want a full-sized table.

Nonetheless, all of the games included are easy to assemble and change. The space-saving design allows you to store all the accessories and spare tabletops in the table unit. This is one of the most helpful features if you don't want to overcrowd your game room.

It will most likely take you an hour or so to fully assemble the ping pong table combo, but you are in for never-ending entertainment once you do. Luckily, the table combo arrives with everything you need for installation so you can quickly do the process.

On top of all the exciting features, Sunnydaze offers a 1-year warranty for unsatisfied customers. We found the only downside is that the combo table is quite pricey, so it's not a great deal for those with smaller budgets. 

Pros

10-in-1 table

Easy assembly

Pricy

Cons

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#7. Triumph Swivel Multi Game Table - Best Adult Pick

An actual pick for adults is the Triumph Swivel 3-in-1 game table. You can make mistakes with this pick, and here are some of the features you should know about.

Firstly, the combo table features three games: table tennis, pools, and air hockey. The table even has a convenient conversion system. As you can notice, there is a rotating top that allows you to switch from one game to another easily. However, the table tennis top works as a conversion surface to be placed on top of the base.

The pool field is well built and measures out 66 x 36.25" which is excellent for players who want a bigger-sized pool table. Along with the package, you will get a set of billiard balls so you can start playing on your new pool table right away.

The table tennis top slides on the base, including a post and net set, two paddles, and two ping pong balls.

All three games are made to last with durable components and a well-functioning base. When you play on the pool table, you will notice the balls' smooth rolling with no bumpy areas whatsoever. The nylon cloth of the pool table allows for fast-paced action and ultimate entertainment.

We cannot forget about air hockey as well. You will enjoy the motor-powered system that PVC laminates playing surface that allows for smooth puck slide.

Pros

Large dimensions

Three-in-one game table

Solid performance

Cons

Tricky installation

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#8. Triumph 72" 4 in 1 Multi-Game - Best Design

Did you like the Triumph 3-in-1 table but felt like it needed an extra kick to it? How about the upgraded model that offers four incredible games? Sounds tempting? Then let's see what the Triumph table has to offer.

This version of the Triumph game table offers you the chance to play pool, air hockey, ping pong, and foosball. It's an incredible combination of the four most popular games at a fantastic price point.

So, how does the entire system of conversion work? It's more simple than you'd think. When you want to play air hockey or pool, just flip the table playing surface, and voila. You got yourself a new game in front of you.

And, if you want to embark on a ping pong table or foosball, just add the conversion surface on the base of the combination table. Simple as that.

Not only does this pool and ping pong table combo offer you the chance to play multiple games at home, but it also comes with all the accessories needed to start the first match.

The pool ping pong table offers air hockey pushers, pucks, billiard cues, a set of billiard balls, net and post set, paddles, triangle, ping pong balls, and two field goals with a ball return system.

A slight flaw is that the table is relatively small. Being 6-foot long may be an excellent choice for those who prefer a smaller playing surface but not for those who like a spacious playing field.

Pros

Affordable

Includes needed accessories

Easy conversion

Cons

Only 6 feet long 

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#9. Atomic Northport 3-in-1 Dining Table - Best Versatile Design

The Atomic Northport is a design you have never seen before! It's a dining table that; get this; has TWO games in one table hidden inside! Yes, you heard this right. So, if you need a dining table that you can also use for gaming purposes, you know what to do. Stay tuned to hear the full review of the Atomic Northport.

Firstly, this pool and table tennis table offers you the chance to play two popular games at a fantastic price! The conversion is so simple, by the way. All you need to do is remove/flip the dining tabletop, and you can play pool and table tennis.

Most importantly, all of the accessories needed for pool ping pong games are included in the purchase! It will surely save you a couple of bucks when it comes to equipment shopping.

What makes this pool ping pong table unique is the design. It incorporates a contemporary and luxurious look with just a touch of rustic to it. The pool ping pong table includes two upholstered benches that have a double function.

As you can use them for standard purchases, they have a hidden storage area where you can place all of your gaming necessities and never misplace them like you usually would.

The pool table ping pong combo is made out of heavy-duty materials, so don't be surprised when you see just how heavy the table is.

Pros

Storage area inside the benches

Heavy-duty

Versatile use

Cons

Heavy and bulky

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Buyer's Guide

1. Table Size

The first thing you are going to consider is the size of the table. As you can notice from the review above, some models go from 30" to 7-feet long!

Of course, based on their size, you can pretty much figure out whether you're going to have fun or not. From experience, more extensive tables offer an upscale feel to any player! Smaller ones can be a hoot as well, but there is nothing like playing pool on a full-sized table.

2. Storage Capability

A great thing about the multi-game tables is their hidden storage area. Models such as Best Choice Products 10-in-1 Game Table can stack one game on another and save you a bunch of space!

Others may include a draw where you can store all of your gaming accessories such as pool balls and table net. Therefore, if you know you're prone to misplacing items, I suggest you search for this kind of model.

3. Budget

Let's face it; these multi-game tables are not cheap at all! It's a significant investment for a first-time buyer, and that's why you gotta know your options before you splurge on some model.

Usually, multi-game tables can range from $200 to $1000. Logically, the price is based on the quality and the number of games in the table. I would still recommend you set some money aside and get a high-quality model that will last you for a long time! There is no sense in purchasing a cheaper one that will only allow for short-term fun.

4. Accessories

As these pool and ping pong game tables are on the expensive side, it's always a good idea to find a model that includes accessories. Those are often pool balls, table tennis balls and paddles, triangle rack, and net and post.

Sometimes, the accessories you get with the purchase may not be the world's best quality, but it's a great starter pack.

5. Quality Design

A good-old quality design does not always have to cost an arm and a leg, but it's an excellent investment for the future. If you are a ping pong fanatic, you would know how important it is to get a good bounce. This is where you should look for a table made out of laminated surfaces with silkscreen strips.

Also, make sure the top has some sort of protective layer of foam that will not damage your pool table underneath.

I would also suggest you go for a lighter version of a game table. Chances you will move it around are high, and you don't want to strain your back while doing so. Remember, it's about the sturdiness of the design, not the heavy-weight.

Preview Product Rating Price

Hathaway Spartan 6' Pool Table, 72" L x 38" W x 31" H, Black* $429.51 Buy on Amazon

Hathaway Maverick 7-foot Pool and Table Tennis Multi Game with Red Felt and Blue Table Tennis...* $1,300.00 Buy on Amazon

Fat Cat Original 3-in-1, 6-Foot Flip Game Table (Air Hockey, Billiards and Table Tennis)* $699.99 $529.99 Buy on Amazon

Best Choice Products 10-in-1 Game Table w/Foosball, Pool, Shuffleboard, Ping Pong, Hockey, and More* $149.99 Buy on Amazon

MD Sports Table Tennis, Slide Hockey, Foosball, Billiards, 54” 4-in-1 Combination Game Set... $299.99 $279.98 Buy on Amazon

Sunnydaze 10 Combination Multi Game Table with Billiards, Push Hockey, Foosball, Ping Pong, and...* $199.00 Buy on Amazon

Triumph 3-in-1 Swivel Multigame Table* $1,602.99 Buy on Amazon

TRIUMPH SPORTS 72" 4 in 1 Multi-Game Swivel Table* $499.00 $449.99 Buy on Amazon

Atomic 7' Hampton 3-in-1 Combination Table Includes Billiards, Table Tennis, and Dining Table... $3,199.00 Buy on Amazon

FAQs

How do you make a ping pong table top for a pool table?

These days, many brands have made the conversion from pool tables to ping pong tables extremely easy! Usually, all you should do is flip over the side of the table from one game to another, and that's the whole gist.

However, some brands offer a pool table base where you can separately attach the ping pong one to it.

Can you play ping pong on a pool table?

The answer may surprise you, but YES! You can play table tennis on a pool table as long as it's a conversion top.

The playing surface of the games is quite different from one another, so you can't just go and play ping pong on the pool felt table. You would need some modifications if you were to play the game on the pool table.

What is the best pool table ping pong combo?

The best pool table ping pong combo is the Hathaway Spartan 6' Pool Table.

The table has small dimensions instead, so it's an excellent choice for those with smaller rooms. It offers you the chance to play two trendy games, and it comes in a luxurious design that will go perfectly with every game room.

What is the best pool table ping pong combo for the money?

The best pool table ping pong combo for the money has got to be the Triumph 72" 4 in 1 Multi-Game.

Not only does the table include two trendy games, but it also allows you to play two more for a fantastic price. Plus, it consists of every accessory needed for each game. Honestly, you can't get a better offer than this.

Final Words

We have reached the final point of our article, and I hope you made up your mind. With these incredible nine options, it can be impossible to make the right choice. Luckily, we have divided them into categories based on budget, design, and use.

Our best pick of the article is the extraordinary Hathaway Spartan 6' Pool Table.

This best pool table ping pong combo is a popular pick loved by all generations due to the splendor design and well-functioning performance. Check it out and see why it's a favorite of many!

Hathaway Spartan 6' Pool Table, 72" L x 38" W x 31" H, Black*

DOUBLE THE FUN – Save space with this gorgeous, mid-size pool and table tennis combination table. Its lightweight tennis table top easily installs over the table frame, keeping the fun rolling at a crisp, competitive pace.

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION – The Spartan stands up to the toughest competition with a poly-sealed playing surface and beautiful blended felt. K819 rubber cushions ensure smooth, quick action that will last for years.

KID-FRIENDLY – Eliminate boredom with two classic games of skill. This 6-foot pool table is the ideal size for kids looking to grow into the game. Adults will love its premium features, stylish design and space-saving functionality.

STUNNING DESIGN – Black melamine and modern, burgundy playing surface create a dazzling look that will wow your friends and family. This modern style is matched on the Bandit’s jet-black, removable table tennis top.

DIMENSIONS – Product dimensions: 72-in L x 38-in W x 31-in H; Pool Table playfield: 64-in L x 30-in W; Table Tennis playfield: 64-in L x 30-in W. 4 in. W top rail with inlayed sights and chrome-finished corner caps

$429.51

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Top Apartment Amenities To Look For in 2021

As the world is finally entering into a new year (finally!), you yourself may be entering into a new phase of your life as well. This could mean, buying a new car, starting a family, or maybe moving out on your own for the first time!

If you are anything like I was, chances are you may have a vague idea of what its like to actually live on your own. All you may be thinking is, “I finally get a place to myself, that I can decorate how I want!” While that is very much true, there is also a lot that comes with moving out for the first time on your own. 

While there are many things to look out for like budgeting, cooking and renters insurance (seriously, its a thing!), the first major decision you’ll have to make is where you’ll be moving to. 

Apartments are great if you are just starting out on your own, as there is little maintenance you'll have to do yourself but its important you find a place that you will enjoy living at with amenities you’ll actually use. 

So for my first blog post of the year, I’m going to go over some apartment amenities you may want to consider when choosing your next apartment. 

1. 24 Hour Gyms

Residents are no longer satisfied with a utility room with a few barbells passing as a gym. Tenants today want the whole enchilada: treadmills, exercise bikes, yoga-friendly spaces, and even optional workout classes. This will not only help you save money on gym memberships, it will also motivate you to work out more! The gym in my apartment building has peloton bikes and treadmills, so look for cool exercise equipment like these to help step up your gym game. 

2. Safe Package Delivery

With the boom in online shopping, package thief is at an all time high. According to a recent survey, there is anywhere to 1.5 million packages delivered in New York alone. With a record number of packages being shipped daily, you want to make sure yours are safe by the time you get home. Look for an apartment that offers storage lockers to keep your packages safe while you’re away!

3. Pet Friendly

People love pets, its a common fact. And because people love pets, they want them to live with them. If you are or are planning to be one of these people, you should look to see if your future apartment is pet friendly! Pet friendly apartments are becoming more and more popular so it may not be too hard to find one in your desired location. Make sure you talk with your easing agent before to ensure complete understanding of the buildings pet policies. 

4. Granite/Stainless Steel Kitchen

Renters paying thousands of dollars a month should have a kitchen that reflects the price tag. Not only will granite and stainless steel really dress up a kitchen, it also makes you feel more motivated to cook too! Find an apartment building with updated appliances to really feel like you’re getting your monies worth each month! 

5. Pool & Clubhouse

You cant expect to sit inside your house all day everyday. At some point, you may want to have friends and family over to view your new apartment and instead of cramming into a tiny apartment, take them to the pool! Pools are a great way to get outside and socialize! Look to see if your prospect apartment complex offers pools and a fun clubhouse to host parties in! 

6. Rooftop Deck

When it comes to iconic apartment amenities, look no further than the roof top deck. This feature not only allows for gorgeous views but can double as an amazing space for entertaining guests. The rooftop can be home to a pool, lounge chairs, a fire pit and maybe even some comfortable chairs! Definitely not a make or break for apartment living but every little perk counts! 

7. Game Room and Lounge

When winter rolls around, you may not want to be outside hanging by the pool (unless the pool is heated!) so it may be a good idea to look for an apartment building that has a game room to hang out in. This space could include a pool table, some comfy couches to lounge in, or maybe even a foosball table! Again, this amenity isn’t a make or break but it is an extra perk that may help you decide if you are between two buildings. 

8. Car Charging Stations

It’s no surprise that younger generations are becoming more and more conscious of their carbon footprint. If you have an electric car, look to see if your desired apartment offers this feature! 

9. In-Unit Washer & Dryer

Gone are the days where we want to lug our laundry down flights of stairs and fight over open dryers. When it comes to apartment amenities, I personally consider this feature one of the most important. Most newer apartments offer their residents in unit washer and dryers for convenience. If you were to try to narrow down your search for apartments, I would strongly suggest you start with this feature since there are so many amazing benefits. Keep in mind, depending on how your utilities re set up, you will be paying for electricity and water used by doing laundry. If this is an extra fee you do not wish to budget for, then look for an apartment with a community laundry center. 

10. Smart Home Features

Having smart home features are the wave of the future. Look for an apartment that offers updated appliance features like smart thermostats which will allow you to save money on heating and air bills because it allows you to control the temperature remotely. Another cool feature is smart locks and light switches, which will offer an eco-friendly spin to your apartment living! 

While there are many other factors that go into renting the perfect apartment, looking for amenities that suite your lifestyle are just, if not more, important! You’ll be living in the apartment you chose for at least a year, so make sure you pick one that you enjoy! These are just some of my personal 10 favorite apartment amenities to look for when you are on your apartment hunt! 

Happy touring!