#and my girl florence in my top 5!!! as she should be!!

[junoshusband]

happy spotify wrapped day i was in the 0.05% of nine inch nails listeners

[tiktaalic]

tortured poets review. by song

fortnight: fine. sounds like a song. one of the lana drag ones. the actual lyrical content is nothing special. i would not have made this track one. 6/10

tortured poets department: kind of exactly what you would expect from a taylor swift album called tortured poets department. it's silly. it's got references. it makes you go. girl? already less distinct musically. 3/10

my boy only breaks his favorite toys: the consequence of doing lana drag is that you listen to songs and go this would be a lot better if lana got her chords on it. fundamentally not a song that i can enjoy from taylor allison swift. a song i would respect in lana of video games fame catalogue once she strips it down. not like head turningly strange like tpd just plain and simple middle of the road. 4/10

down bad: this one is unlistenable for me. cant explain why. probably the chorus of down bad. i think it's tooooooo silly too silly by far when taylor swift does how do you do fellow teens vocabulary. 2/10

so long london: i can see the place that this takes on my spotify wrapped. lyrics are fine. good even. this + backing + doing something even the littlest bit different from soft monotone talk singing makes it one of the most memorable on this album by miles. probably not near the top of most memorable in her hundreds deep bench though. can't think of anything to dock it for but it's no belter. 8/10.

but daddy i love him: yeah okay. i love when she does a silly one. i think the instrumentals are nice. i'm having his baby. no i'm not! but you should see your face. easily i would listen to an album that was full of songs to this theme / musicality. points docked because i dont think she knows it's as silly as it is. 7/10.

fresh out the slammer: bored. i just looked at the lyrics and they're passable but they're performed in the most boring possible manner. stupidest name imaginable. i actually might bump it a point or two if the name was different. 4/10

florida: makes me go yaaaaaay florence every time i hear it. taylor's part halsey 2014 core. could have been worse! if i was in charge of cutting tracks i would keep this one. 6/10

guilty as sin: started it went oh i'm docking this one for boring. read the first quarter of lyrics and went oh this is fine? got to second half and went oh i don't care for this. can imagine a world where it's a better song with different backing and emphasis. 5/10

whose afraid of little old me: i dont think it's good necessarily but i love every song where shes like im craaaazy im insane. i think for the concept it's going for it could have been put together differently. 6/10

i can fix him: i like the way it sounds. but could use more oomph. it's so nice to hear guitars though. don't care for the subject matter. 5/10

loml: snooze. boring lyrics. boring performance. 4/10

i can do it with a broken heart: BAFFLING. easily the me / karma of the album. the tonal mismatch is the point but . well. it is what it is. i would like this more if it WAS a barbie soundtrack release i think. then it would have an extra layer of silly. i think this might make my wrapped. unfortunately. 5/10.

smallest man who ever lived: who gives a shit about matty healy. 4/10

the alchemy: head in my hands. head in my hands. football song. it's so over. and we are never going to be so back. 3/10

clara bow: i like the intro. i can't see myself ever doing more than half humming this. lyrics are whatever. fine, passable. 6/10

the black dog: yeah it's fine. no complaints. guitar 👍. 6/10

getyouback: why would you EVER tee yourself up perfectly to be compared to a better song. 3/10

albatross: oh i liked this one on first listen. 7/10.

chloe sam sophia marcus: outing song ‼️‼️‼️divorce music‼️‼️‼️. nothing too exciting or groundbreaking musically. 5.5?

how did it end: um. it gets points for being #real but not much else. 5/10.

so high school: i think i would like it if it was even a TOUCH less heterosexual. i would cut 3 lines that would turn it into a 6. i can see this song in someone else's hands dominating the radio and me loving that. in taylor's hands i'm giving it a 5/10.

i hate it here: not interesting. next. 4/10

thank you aimee: out of respect for taylor swift's struggles i will withhold comment and rating. -_-

look in people's windows: lyrics aren't bad but it's another one that's not really. doing anything. 4/10

the prophecy: yeah i'll give this one a 7/10. i would have one (1) greige complaint if this was on folkevermore but that's pretty damn solid.

cassandra: passing it and moving on. that's as much as it deserves. 5/10

peter: lyrics get a thumbs up. another 5.5? i could be talked into a six.

the bolter: yes girl commitment issues. 6/10. actually. 7/10.

robin: jesus god this album is too long. i have listened to too much taylor swift tpd to give this any kind of rating.

the manuscript: 5/10. like if woulda coulda shoulda had no beat

thank you for sharing this journey. with me and also taylor swift

[haveievermentioned]

sending you back top 5 fic recs and top 5 fics you’re written for the ask game!! :)

Sorry this took so long! I got busy. Top Recs:

"You must fix your heart" series by @screechthemighty as much as I like Valhalla, it didn't come CLOSE to what I want from a post Ragnarok story like these fics do. They are kind of interlinked and honestly, after (Massive GoW ragnarok spoilers) this really helped me with all of that.

Angry Words by PoH. Actually anything by PoH. They are my best friend and all of their writing is fantastic. They Semi sincerely wrote fics about William Birkin having a love affair with the element fire, they wrote a GORGEOUS fic about Jack and the Little Sister's first Christmas on the surface, and a lot of great Ace Attorney and KH stuff that fill in blanks or are post series. But this is maybe the funniest ones they did (outside of William/Fire which was a sort of parody) where Xigbar gave Roxas and Xion a PS3 and a copy of Bioshock with no context and they learn about Swear words! Like "Communist!" and "Goddess!" It's great.

Dripping Diamonds (between my thighs) by @empresscirque Okay I haven't read it. But Empress is another fantastic friend and this is maybe their most popular piece. I skimmed it a bit and it's written really well. (Just not my ship, and they know that)

The Mallard Family by GreyLiliy as a MASSIVE Darkwing Duck fan I can't emphasize enough how much this completely changed how I thought of his yuppie neighbors, the muddlefoots.

Pearls of Portent by Zophaer Link/Mipha fic where Link wakes up with 7 of Mipha's eggs next to him. Link is mute, everyone is confused, it's really sweet and sad.

Okay, on to mine

As long as you should have lived - a Resident Evil post village story where Chris proposes a legally real but otherwise fake marriage to Mia in order to fulfill his promise to protect Rose. Mia agrees, and things don't go as well as they planned. Chris is a Demiromantic Asexual in here, Mia has loads of trauma to unpack from 7 and 8, and their fake honeymoon keeps running into complications, like Ethan's sister who never bought anything Chris said.

The Jecht/Maleficent series Kingdom Hearts universe, some time shortly after BBS, Maleficent mistimes a teleport and ends up on Destiny Islands, where she runs into Jecht - recently of Radiant Gardens - and falls ill. A combination of exoticism and Florence nightingale leads them to having a one night stand. After THAT it splits into 3 universes. In all of them, Jecht has promised to love her forever. In all of them, How that plays out depends on what happened right after that promise.

Italian Beef Sandwiches and Spaghetti! Introducing Chef Carmy! Look, in 2023, The Bear and Delicious Party Pretty Cure came out. Both stories had people using food to deal with dead family members. I had to smash them together, and I had a LOT of fun doing it. It was written before S2 came out so it's not exactly canon compliant even before the girls show up, but like... I had Yui and Carmy talk about food and dead relatives and Ritchie trying not to swear in front of kids.

You are not alone stand alone story in my Quadratum series, Sora figures out he's Aro Ace after being very confused by the X-files. Aya, Garrett, NieR, and Sora all have great moments, Ash gets introduced and as much as I love Xem, xeir pronouns make me frustrated (but non binary people deserve more non they/them rep) and Garrett also learns something about himself.

Welcome, Curious Friends a zine piece where Sora went to Phantom Manor and woke up looking at a ticket taker skeleton. It's got a mystery, it's got danger, it's got a LOT of catharsis for anyone who has ever wanted to punch (spoiler)

(honorable mention: Xion, the soap opera lover, Lover of the Light, The Secret Diary of Quincey Morris, Mia Goes Shopping, and Tell me it won't hurt.

[blackaquokat]

RULES: post 5 songs associated with your oc, followed by 3 outfits they would wear

@again-please posted this game and I REALLY love it, so I will be doing it for a few OCs down the line, but for now, I'm doing it for my FINALLY NAMED tiefling monk and astarionmancer from Baldur's Gate 3:

Meet Maris Atwater!

Lizzie No – Hard Won

I came up like a paper daughter / Fallen with the afterthought / And the tender mercy that I was after came hard won

2. Florence + the Machine – Drumming Song

I run to the river and dive straight in / I pray that the water will drown out the din / But as the water fills my mouth / It couldn't wash the echoes out

3. Of Monsters and Men – Organs

I am tired of punching in the wind / I am tired of letting it all in / And I should eat you up and spit you right out / I should not care but I don't know how

4. The Crane Wives – Margaret

She won't lie down / Won't hesitate / She's breaking her knuckles on truths that keep her awake / And she's tired / But her jaw is set / She won't lose anymore of the heart she still has left

5. AURORA – Your Blood

When all inside you burns like a star / It's after you burn out that you are / Reborn again, reborn again / And maybe if you called out for help / Then I could help you outrun yourself

BONUS SONG: Another Florence + the Machine tune! This is what I imagine Maris’s theme song to be.

6. Florence + the Machine – Various Storms & Saints

Don't make the mountain your enemy / Get out, get up there instead / You saw the stars out in front of you / Too tempting not to touch / But even though it shocked you / Something's electric in your blood

As for the outfits, I imagine Maris to very much be a beach girl, specifically surfer kind of fashion. Grunge-ish surfer. Not posting too many outfits because they run kind of similarly (pants she can move in and crop tops also for movement and because she runs warm), and because I honestly don't know what her formal style would be.

If anyone would like to hear more about her, let me know!

If anyone else wants to play, consider yourselves tagged!

[hpsaffics]

2015 ~ Longest HP Femslash Fics

F/F tagged works sorted by Word Count on AO3*

As of 2023.2 (585 works)

*Only fics with a sapphic main pairing are included (listed by WC)

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1. By The Light by Lycanthrope [Hermione/OC, E, 278k]

In the first year of Voldermort's return a Slytherin girl who is very close to Hermione, undergoes a drastic change through herself and the world around her. This is her story.

2. Stay Forever True by charis_chan [Hermione/Luna, M, 137k]

For one, Voldemort is dead and she is now something of a celebrity. For the other, she is alone and she is not liked. The two meet in an unpleasant way... what happens after? How can they cope with their new lives and the new bridges that will be built and those that will be burned? Who is Loony? But more importantly, who is Morgen?

3. Mercy by Dylan_Black, MeirhaBlack [Alice Cullen/Hermione, M, 85k]

Alice Cullen has seen someone coming; someone who will change their lives forever; someone she has fallen in love with before ever seeing face to face. Dare she try to influence the future she's been shown or should she let it play out as it is meant? *Crossover with Twilight

4. Tom and Luna a First Person Narrative by Ysolde [Hermione/Luna, Fleur/Luna, E, 84k]

When my mind returns I still have no body, no hands. I am in a formless shapless place with…words? I look closer and see them, yes those are words. I read them and it is the Diary! I have trapped myself in my own damned diary. Sixty or so years later I end up sharing head space with Luna Lovegood.

5. The Cerulean Dragon by jazwriter [Hermione/Minerva, Miranda Priestly/Andrea Sachs, E, 76k]

Andy has disappeared, and Miranda has noticed. Directly after hearing that Andy was sighted in London, Miranda is summoned by the Ministry of Magic to use her special expertise to combat a threat against the wizarding and Muggle worlds. *Crossover with The Devil Wears Prada

6. Ginny Weasley and the Riddle of Tom's Diary by DevlinGrace [Hermione/Ginny, NR, 56k]

It's Ginny first year at Hogwarts. She's excited but no one else knows the real reason. Hermione.

7. If there was nowhere to land by songsaboutdrowning [Isabella Summers/Florence Welch, Isabella Summers/OC, T, 51k]

AU, set at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Florence Welch and Isabella Summers meet when Florence has just started school and Isabella is about to finish. But they are destined to meet again. *Crossover with Florence + the Machine

8. A spell called Love by dragonsl5 [Hermione/Minerva, E, 42k]

What happens when a spell causes Hermione to make a late night visit to Minerva's rooms? Hopefully the story is much better than the summary.

9. The Rising Phoenix by jazwriter [Hermione/Minerva, E, 38k]

The story picks up directly after the final defeat of Voldemort. While helping with Hogwarts repairs, Hermione realizes that her feelings for a certain Headmistress run much deeper than she'd ever imagined.

10. Two Sides of the Same Coin by jazwriter [Amanda Priestly/Andrea Sachs, Hermione/Minerva, E, 37k]

I was given the prompt by an awesome person on the Facebook group, DWP - MirAndy -Andy/Miranda, was the result of her imagining Meryl Streep as a female Severus. My mind leapt to them being twins, particularly since she created a wonderful manipulation of a dark-haired Miranda in Snape's clothing. *Crossover with The Devil Wears Prada

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[doodlesofmyheart]

Everyone on Board

Florence Pugh x Hailee Steinfeld

WC:

FLORENCE

"Welcome to The Magnificent Enchantment"

Read the banner that found itself hanging on top of the entrance to one of the biggest cruises in the world. It was anchored in the biggest port in Europe, Southhampton, England for the first time after its inauguration.

I dragged my suitcase to one of the cruise boys giving him my suitcase while turning around to look at my companions who were more than astonished at what they were looking at.

"Pugh! You did not mention that this cruise was so luxurious?" said Perrie while she took a video.

"What did you guys didn't understand about the word 'surprise'?" I answered her

I looked back towards the bellboy who was smiling at us nervously and returned the smile. Perrie, Jade, and Leigh-Anne walked towards us putting their bags and those of her little boys in the cart next to mine.

"Hello Sweetheart, would you be able to use your walkie on channel 7 and say that the Captain's guests are here? Thank you." He nodded quickly and did as he was told.

The Magnificent Enchantment is the first-ever cruise completely captained by two women and the best part is that they are the super LGBT couple of the moment. We were walking inside just in time to hear two squeaks from a couple floors up, followed by my name being screamed.

"Florence!" The steps could be heard and their excitement while riding the elevator down was more than noticeable, I knew who they were but Perrie, Jade, and Leigh-Anne didn't yet.

"Danna! Eleonora!" I screamed back once I saw them come into view on the first floor, they ran toward me in their kaki pants and orange shirts both giving me a kiss on each cheek. I could feel their love radiating from them and it was intoxicating.

"Ah! Mom is going to be so happy that you are all here! Where is Hailee?"

Eleonora asked a brown-eyed like the leaves during autumn, black hair usually shaved, and the oldest of the Yirtz clan, while she was looking around for Hailee.

"They should be almost here, the boys and her decided they wanted to go in a separate car" Jade answered coming closer and putting her hand around my shoulders "who are they and how do they know about Hailee and you?" she whispered in my ear concerned

"Girls, this is Eleonora, the oldest child of the captains and this is Danna her long-time girlfriend, also an actress and singer. You will meet the rest of the kids at some point" Perrie came closer with the sweetest smile

"Hello! I'm Perrie and the girl in the back who cannot seem to let go of her mobile phone is Leigh-Anne she is worried that Hailee, Alex, and Jed might do something to Andre" Said Perrie in a whisper to Eleonora to which we all laugh quite possibly the whole cruise heard her. Eleonora's phone rang, prompting her to give me a look that said her moms were calling her.

"How is everything? Do you guys already have a name?" I asked Danna as I looked at Eleonora put her hand on the growing belly that now held a place on her lower stomach

"Yes, we do! But, we are not sharing it yet" Eleonora came back quickly

"Mum wants us to go up to the Captain Quarters, we can wait for Hailee and the boys" The girls nodded Leigh-Anne was too preoccupied with waiting on Andre to appear with the twins through the door to even care about our problems over here.

"I promise the next 2 weeks are going to be AMAZING!! We have a lot to do for our bucket list!" Danna says while hugging me

5 MINUTES LATER

Hailee, Jed, Alex, and Andre made their way in through the door, each of them handing their luggage to the cruise boys at the entrance. Smiles are on all of the boy's faces and then there is the ghost face of Hailee. Hailee found my eyes and smiled at me timidly, my body automatically became putty wanting to be close to her like a magnet.

Hailee Pugh-Steinfeld, my favorite person, my wife, even if to the world she is just Perrie's best friend.

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My apologies for the LONGGGG wait, I decided to take a little break. But here I am and hopefully better than before.

Signing off

-Sofia

[blacklister214]

The Little Mermaid: Mixed Review

I finally got around to seeing the Little Mermaid today and I must say my reaction was mixed. Overall all it was enjoyable and some of the updates were great but others were a bit perplexing. Let’s dive in! Yes, pun intended. 

Pros

1) Ariel’s mirror trick. Small change, but makes Ariel slightly more clever than lucking into catching Flounder on one side of the anchor, yanking him back and immediately giggling about near their death experience.

2) Eric’s updates. Eric from the original was cute, but the new movie gave him more depth. He saves dolphins! He’s trying to end isolationist policy and help his country through trade. He is an avid explorer and collector. He’s getting sick of the rules of his society. 

3) Eric get his own SONG which was great! The song itself was only fine, but that he got one was top notch. 

4) Halle’s voice, particularly in Part of Your World was amazing!

5) Ariel’s sisters. It’s nice we got to see her interact with them. I also liked that they have their own seas that they each manage.

6) Gorgeous CGI. I thought Under the Sea in particular looked fantastic, despite my other issues with the scene. The final battle with Ursula also was cool. The Mermaid bodies were STUNNING!

7) Ariel experiencing moments of doubt and nearly backing out the contract. Makes her seem smarter than the original Ariel.

8) Ariel’s Relationship with Eric. Because of the Eric updates they seem to actually more in common that both being pretty, pro-animals royalty and Florence nightingale syndrome. They also got more time together.

9)  Grimsley’s updates. A Grimsley who is aware of Eric mood shifts, breaking rules to see him happy, and uncool with his sudden engagement to Vanessa is a Grimsley I love and respect.

10) Blood magic versus signing a contract closes the “Why doesn’t she just write it down?” loophole. Clearly merpeople have linguistical magic speaking, but that doesn’t necessarily translate to writing. 

11) Consequence song. Having Ariel reflect that surrendering her voice maybe hadn’t been so smart was nice. Go self-reflection!

12) Ariel getting to her travel checklist: Fire and dancing in particular.

13) Eric’s ability to understand sea creatures is consistent. Very clever way to have him learn Ariel’s name. 

14)  Update to Kiss the Girl about asking if you are not sure someone wants to kiss you. Consent is so so nice! 

15) Scuttle Butt song. I thought it was fun, and definitely the most memorable of the new stuff. 

16) Cutting the Sebastian vs crazy chef scene. Can’t say I missed that.

17) Ariel being the one to break the necklace. As long as it isn’t messing with the story, I’m all for empowering the heroine.

18) Ariel’s electrocution. They are electric eels after all, and seems like a nice touch of cruelty. 

19) Casting. Loved everyone. Scuttle, Ursula, Grimsley, and Vanessa in particular killed it. 

Cons

1) Eric is adopted and it goes NO WHERE. I don’t know why it was thrown in there, except to explain how a white boy is a prince in a tropical island nation. If you are going to do colorblind casting, then DO it. It’s a fantasy country. It can be however diverse you want it to be! 

2) Ariel knowing the ship was used for war and the words “feet” “fire” and “mirror” but not having visited the surface before. Scuttle doesn’t know shit so where did she pick up those vocab words?

3) Scuttle intro. Scuttle is a seagull and she should not be having underwater conversations. Also she eats a fish right in front Ariel and Flounder. Since we don’t ever address what mermaids eat, make a big deal about humans eating fish, and are inconsistent about intelligent vs unintelligent ocean creatures we really should not being eating fish in front of the talking fish. 

4) Siren song is real. They changed lyrics to make consent be a thing and then implied Ariel has vocally hypnotized Eric. Sebastian said she did it to “save his life,” but he seemed to be breathing before. He looked like he was slowly re-gaining consciousness. We saw no wound closing and her lyrics weren’t about healing a la Tangled. If the thing Ursula does is a different use of sirens voice they should have clarified that better.

5) Half-Assing Eric’s country and the Mermaid Society Situation. Eric is dismissive, but the sailors are in the know about the coral moon and the power of the siren song. Both real things. The queen is aware of “Sea Gods.” Some supernatural force seemingly causing the shipwrecks. Was it Triton? He seems upset about the reef damage, which is odd if he is causing the wrecks. Was is Ursula? It is just bad luck? Who killed Ariel’s mother?

6) Under the Sea with no chorus of fish singing just doesn’t sound as good. Nobody is doing anything Sebastian is talking about. Dolphins aren’t “the fish in the see is happy and off through the waves they roll.” Dolphins are mammals and they eat the not so happy fish. Weird to show them during that line.   

7) Ariel’s not acting “in love” in front of her sisters, prompting the Triton’s convo with Sebastian.  

8) Skulls littering Ursula’s cave. Hard to see how Ariel is remotely fooled by the “I’m just misunderstood” routine when she enters swimming over hundred of mermaid skeletons. Also Ursula is literally playing with a skull during her song.

9) Half-Assing Ursula’s backstory. You can’t just throw out there that she is Ariel’s aunt and not follow up. Especially since they are different species. 

10) Ariel doesn’t reference losing her home, her family or her best friend Flounder in Poor Unfortunate Souls. What’s up with that?

11) The whole “forget the kiss” line in the contract. The reason Triton can’t override the contract is that it is magically binding. Ursula shouldn’t be able to change the terms. Also it seems to keep wiping her memory which is a weird thing to have built in when the sea witch didn’t know Flounder and Sebastian were there. To make it worse, I don’t see the point. Would Ariel have been a bad person if she wanted Eric to kiss her so she could stay human? Not to me, especially considering he is part of the reason she wants to stay human.  

12) Ursula monologues and talks to her tentacles like she is Doc Oc, but not to her eels. Where’s the relationship? She needs to FREAK OUT about her babies. That needs some set-up.

13) Inconsistent treatment of Ariel being able to hear her friends in the “Kiss the Girl” scene. Sebastian’s goes “Ariel doesn’t want us to interfere so we will use nature noises!” and then sings in front of her and she doesn’t care.

14) Eric’s Mom going from “GROSS SEA CREATURE!” to “WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!“ quickly and seemingly without reason. 

15) The mermaid court being nowhere when Ariel is missing. The king of all the merpeople sends out his other six daughters and that’s it. 

16) Triton doesn’t make a contract to free Ariel, he just hands over the superweapon to the already powerful lunatic with no guarantees on his daughter’s safety. Hercules negotiated better. 

17) The final showdown. Where are Ariel’s sisters? Having them there would have created enough of a distraction for Ariel AND Eric to be the awesome tag-team power couple and together stop Ursula. We need something for Trident to respect him for other than his throwing a spear and witnessing Ariel being awesome.  

18) Triton being murdered then resurrected rather than transformed in a lowly sea barnacle. If mermaids can be resurrected why didn’t they do that with the mother?  

19) Final Scene. Getting married after the three days and on land of all places. Wrong on multiple levels. No modern princess should be marrying after three days. Just have them go off on a diplomatic/trade missions and dad and everyone shows up to say good bye/indicate a societal alliance. Also how rude to have a wedding where the bride’s family can’t attend. Just no. Finally having them also pop up closer to the shore than Ariel, literally in boats and nobody but Ariel is reacting. How did they ALL sneak by her? 

[flowinniego]

I’m avoiding scrolling the stranger things tag freely just yet as I don’t want to be spoiled. Bae and I are enjoying the (re-, for him)watch together. That said, I wanna rank my top 10 favorite characters and my least favorites after finishing season 2. Mainly because I’m not sure exactly who is where on that list just yet; I have a general vibe.

1.) Will and Hopper. I genuinely cannot put one higher than the other without fucking up the rest of the list; but I’ve adored Will since the first season (imagine my heartbreak he was barely in it LMAOOO.) His actor’s rent was past due in season 2; I still can’t believe how powerful his performance was. Also, it’s not a pity favorite; I think despite everything Will suffers, he still retains a sweet nature. He’s truly endearing. As for Hopper, he is such an interesting goddamn character. Not even in just an angsty cop who is well intentioned kind of way. He is genuinely good with people because of his own painful past. I also love how quick his brain moves, and then his body follows. Bro should move his lips faster though to communicate so he doesn’t get stuck again 😬

2.) Dustin is my boy. If Will and Hopper weren’t such integral plot players, he would be my #1. Despite not having the biggest roles in the plot (unless I’m already forgetting things,) he consistently has my partner and I rolling over his quips and moments. He is so earnest, AND UNDERRATED IN THE FACT HE’S AN ALL ROUNDER. He planned and executed his Demo-dog baby trap all on his own, and the scene where he meets with Steve and they begin the plot to lure the Demo-dog is golden. He has too many gold scenes, and he is a tired boy who continues to try despite. Good ass character.

3.) Eleven. Her character story and arcs have been WILD, but this girl is three things minimum: a survivor, independent, and determined. It’s been amazing watching this girl pick up on survival skills very quickly and how she decides to come back to defend whom she loves instead of festering in her justifiable anger in the end. Also, her and Hopper’s dynamic is PEAK from conflict to resolution. She’s not my absolute fave because let’s face it; she’s still a little awkward socially. She’s funny unintentionally tho.

4.) Lukas. He consistently has good sense, and I find his character charming and funny most times he’s on screen. I also find his slingshot cool af, and I think he handles the BS goes through pretty well. I also find most of his interactions with the other characters endearing and sincere. I LOVE his dynamic and nicknames with Maxine.

5.) Maxine. Even though I adore her, there are other cast members I’ve attached to more. Her character makes complete sense to me, and I love how she bites back despite how rough it’s been. She’s pretty chill, and I want to see more of her. She has potential to be my favorite.

6.) Nancy. She’s been a main instigator for the plot, somehow a flawed perfect in a good way, AND she’s the gunman in the party. Also, she danced with Dustin. I’d study with her. She’s only not higher bc the party scene with Steve kinda sucked, and she pressured both Jonathan and Barbara to go to parties with downer results (Jonathon having to drive her home, Barbara literally d-wording, Steve getting berated, etc.)

7.) Kali would be higher on this list if she had been around a little longer, but she’s up there. I loved her episode with Eleven, and I think her character with her found family is classic and fitting.

8.) moral scientist CEO that takes over after Brenner kicks the bucket (forgot his name.) He’s naturally charismatic, despite being the lead of a shady business. His banter with the main cast is always refreshing, and I appreciate how he treated Will and Bob. Also, he is a very patient man with very stressed characters. All around beige flag dude.

9.) Florence at the sheriff’s office never misses. Always knows what’s up without knowing and she supports Hopper. W

10.) Karen. She means well for her kids, albeit she NEVER knows what going on bro. She does okay despite having basically an emotionally absent partner.

Least Faves:

1.) Ted. It infuriates me how inattentive this dude is to his own kids. I was SO glad Dustin called him out to his face. Like at least be funny??? HE IS SO AWKWARD.

2.) Joyce, which pains me, because I LOVE Winona Ryder, and she is NAILING this role. But I cannot STAND how neglectful Joyce is of Jonathan compared to Will. I cannot have had a worse introduction to a character when you yell at your other son for HELPING WITH THE BILLS, and then getting onto him for not watching over his brother. Don’t play with me about oldest sibling shit. Also, her helicopter parenting of Will is justified after everything that happens season 1, but it’s just stifling. I also do not like how she demands the people around her to fix her problems and bend to her will when she’s powerless otherwise. AGAIN, I do not blame her for being a very caring mother, but I still remember that scene with Hopper where she uses his dead daughter against him. I know it’s even crazier to have her higher on this list instead of Billy or the other abusive fucks in this show, but 1.) most of the latter will not even be acknowledged by me because I hate them and invalidate their experience 2.) billy just got introduced and I’m praying there is a character arc somewhere because he has POTENTIAL, even if it’s as a villain and finally 3.) she’s BEEN here. She’s been hysterical for 79% of her character arcs; the most chill she’s been was when she was getting laid (THANK GOD) or it was a holiday. I just wish she could like, have faith? Or maybe give credit where it is due to the people helping her.

3.) Billy. Fuck him for directing his anger towards Maxine, but I understand dude has home issues. Also, I have yet to see if his violence towards Lukas is a hate crime or if it’s another reason. That’s not something I can easily write off even if he ends up being more likable, if it was the former. I’m attempting to keep my mind open about him.

4.) The side kick officers at the sheriff’s office bruh. Especially the one with glasses. They are the arrogant, incompetent cops we all imagine. The other guy isn’t that bad, but they both just don’t help Hopper that much.

5.) Mike. He is the lowest on this list solely because of how much he looked after Will, whom I adore. Also, I think he’s pretty brilliant despite his clearly high levels of anxiety. That said, I did not appreciate at all his angst regarding missing Eleven, especially with how rude he was to Maxine, who already has a shitty home life. Like, seriously? Have empathy dude. BTW him yelling and hitting at Hopper after they all reunite with Eleven when they’re literally on the defense from Demo-dogs??? Be so fr dude. Also, that Ghostbuster customer scene did not sit well with me at all. It was racist, and I’m glad Lukas called him out on that. I’m praying moments like that don’t happen again after season 2. I don’t think any happened season 2 thankfully.

I couldn’t fit it in the list as it’s currently 7:37AM as I’m writing this after binge watching season 2 with bae all night and I’m exhausted, but Jonathon and Steve for somewhere between 4-7 for my favorite characters. I like how they’ve developed, and I have had a soft spot for Jonathon since the beginning due to Joyce shouldering so much weight into him. I kinda like them outside of their dynamics with Nancy though; I almost wish they’d just all hang out platonically.

I can’t really place them because the other character spots feel correct and I don’t wanna fw them. Anyways goodnight, good ass show, and I can’t wait for more

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2024

happy new year!

you can find the post i'll be referencing continually here: https://www.tumblr.com/hope-of-virgo/706484244807024640/im-currently-bedridden-as-a-result-of-hormonal?source=share

so it's a little under a year since I wrote the original, and things have surely made a change.

my (now) wife and i got married less than a month ago, in the eyes of the australian government i'm a girl, and i seem to have stumbled backwards into a management(ish) role at work.

so... about those resolutions.

stop: doomscrolling i had an amount of success on this, partially due to twitter shitting its pants and reddit having the Great Blackout and subsequent degradation of content. a lot of algorithmically sorted internet shit has done this recently, and a lot of it comes down to "we are approaching a fiscal cliff". what i have picked up from this though is that i'm enjoying learning new skills, such as fermenting and learning sql. i don't carry around a handbag project as much anymore due to some joint issues i've been having making me switch to a backpack, and doing an rsi at work.

stop: masking my autism this has definitely gotten better with my hrt progressing; i'm less afraid to be my authentic self. the hard part has been the pronoun switch and managing the mood problems that happen as a result. for those not in the know, i switched from he/they to she/they after someone at the pole studio called me "she" and i was like "huh...didn't hate that". i also generally held the view that if people weren't calling me that without being told, it would feel inauthentic to ask them.

stop: making excuses not to go to the pole studio this hasn't stopped, but it's as much to do with other factors as it is me butting heads with a number of studio members. actually getting there is difficult without driving, and due to my town growing really fast as a result of melbourne being really fucking expensive to live in, there's been a large cop presence flood in too. i'm a medicinal cannabis user for chronic pain, any amount of thc in my system meets the evidentiary burden for drug driving, and good luck getting a social work job with that on my record. i'm moving to an electric scooter this year, which should solve a lot of these issues.

keep: cooking my own meals now that my wife and i are living together, i'd already be cooking for her, so it's an easy routine to keep food in the house for the both of us. it's also getting easier to find reasons to cook my own meals since i now no longer live within walking distance of 3 different pizza shops, the cost of food has basically doubled in the last year, and my wife is getting into the "growing your own food" side of urban homesteading, which gives me lots of options to cook with seasonal produce.

keep: doing gender affirmation my op shopping buddy bounced in and out of rehab a lot this year and we actually haven't seen each other at all as a result. she reached out to me proactively at christmas as well, which is a first, so i have high hopes for that. my hair's getting longer and changing texture, and i'm fitting the form of "women's clothing" a lot better now. i'm still shit at makeup but i always feel better about myself when i do it so while fucking it up feels bad (god knows when i turned up to work having fucked up my eye shadow in like september i looked like i'd been kicked in the face), getting it right feels amazing.

keep: watching new shows and listening to new music i actually went pretty well at this i think. i had the aim of getting to 2000 songs in my spotify library, which is a 25% increase, and i think i ended the calendar year with 1990. i went to a lot more live music this year, i saw betty who, cry club, eilish gilligan, florence and the machine, aleksiah, bella amor, teenage joans, merci mercy, and waterparks. i also went to see lights' headline show in melbourne, which is a top 5 experiences of my life moment. she's been my most listened to artist for the last 10 years. when she was performing "when the summer dies" she got down into the crowd, and there was this moment where she looked at me, then ran her hand through my hair. this sounds like fanfic but i swear on my life that it happened.

start: eating more vegetables i'm doing better at this; i'm a sensory seeker when it comes to food, and vegetables are pretty boring. i also don't really like sweet food (and neither do my teeth, but that's a different story), so getting my fruit intake can be hard. i've solved the problem to an extent with pickles and ferments, and mixing fruit into yogurt as well.

start: actively reducing household waste my state has introduced bottle and can deposit refunds. we don't buy a lot of bottled and canned drinks, but it's nice to have the added incentive. we bought a compost bin with our wedding money, and i'm loving being able to find something to do with the veggie scraps. i'm looking into vertical farming gourmet mushrooms this year. we've moved to household cleaners where you basically get a "forever bottle" and fill them with refills, which you then send the bag back and they reuse it. the plastics they use as part of this scheme are also recycled from reclaimed ocean plastics, which is kind of cool. my bestie made me some beeswax wraps, and i think i've used single-use plastic wrap like 3 times this year maybe. that's not even counting the plastic savings from not buying bread from the shops anymore.

start: more longform journaling got banned from instagram for it, but that's probably not a net negative. doing longform writing when you're already doing a lot for uni can be a challenge, but i've done a bit. i've also joined the fediverse as part of the reddit exodus, and that's been a bit of fun.

start: diversifying my income sources i'm now an accredited life model, though i've actually been too busy to utilise it. i've basically retired from *~spicy accounting~* as well, because i'm having a bunch of problems even having sex in my private life, let alone doing it at work. the economic issues have also cut out a lot of my clientele, so i'm taking it as a sign from the universe that it's time to go do something else. i also decided to quit my job, which people like @tamaaya68000 and @gotouhitori have been trying to convince me to do since that one awesome time in 2021 where i tried to jump in front of a train because it seemed like a better option than going to work the following monday. fortunately there are positions open in other parts of the hospital that i'm applying for later today, and when i get my diploma i'll likely apply at child protection, who are so desperate for workers that they're promising guaranteed promotion to cpp4 within 2 years and hiring people on working holiday visas from other countries to fill the skilled workers gap.

start: interior decorating currently writing this from in the middle of a bunch of still-packed moving boxes from when i moved in like 3 months ago. it's a work in progress. i'm going to ask a friend of mine to paint me some things as some commissioned art, but beyond that i'm actually not sure what i want to do with the space.

2024's resolutions will probably come next week, but overall i'm pretty happy with the year 2023.

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tbh it’s the ankle that does it for most of us 🤭 i wanna come home to this!?!

Coyote had even accused him earlier tonight of moping and bringing down the vibe at the Hard Deck. Which he wasn’t wrong and Bradley can own up to it. He was definitely guilty of sulking. He just missed you. - i can just picture his furrowed lil brow and that florence pugh frown on his face as he’s sitting at the hard deck. but sweet boy misses his girl and are we really going to make fun of him for that? no ma’am (also fanboy calling him a straight up bummer is too funny)

But he’d made a big show of giving you a new one a few weeks back when he’d realized that he’d wanted you to have one as his girlfriend. - the fact that he re gave her a key is so LIC bradley, i absolutely adore it

“Oh, you love me,” you’d practically sang, as he took the old one off your keychain and replaced it with the new one - ENOUGH! ENOUGH!!!

Still his favorite person, then and now. - this is making me YEARN 🥺🤭 i wanna be someone’s favorite person

“…It’s like you want me to have a full blown Victorian Crisis.” - top 5 funniest things she’s ever said

All he was wearing was his favorite pair of jogger sweatpants and a soft, worn shirt that he’s pretty sure has a hole under the armpit. - and yet he’s still the prettiest and comfiest boy i’ve ever seen in my entire life

In fact, you’d stolen this particular shirt on more than one occasion. Which now that he thinks about it is probably why he’d gravitated towards it in the first place. - ENOUGH!! /this/ is about to give me victorian crisis

“Frankly, it’s indecent.” - the i’ll tell you what’s indecent…

Bradley tips his head back against the couch and laughs. “Should I be worried about your delicate sensibilities, kid?” - oh he’s funny and pretty wowowowowow laugh bradley laugh! be cozy in your house your favorite person 🤭

“That would be nice since you clearly have no consideration for my poor nerves,” - alright mrs bennett

“I toil all day to earn a living and to help the government fund my boyfriend’s paycheck-“” Bradley snorts, amused. - i giggled out loud too haha

He bites back a moan at the sight of you shimmying up your skirt in front of him, just slightly higher than it needs to be for you to settle yourself on top of him. - HOT!

“You’re too damn handsome for your own good. You’re easily the best thing I’ve seen all day, Bradley.” - awwwwww this is so sweet

There’s no sun flares or orchestral strings, none of the things in those movies you like to put on when you’re stressed or sick. But he knows he can give those ones a run for their money. If there’s one thing he knows how to do, it’s how to kiss you. - ugh this is so romantic!!! i wanna swoon

just thinking about “like I can” bradley on this fine Thursday evening (and every other day)

Oh my god, you and me both! (He’s never not on my mind, let’s be honest 😂) Cozy, domestic Bradley has been both the bane of my existence and the object of all my desires of late.

Delicate Sensibilities

Bradley’s lounging on his couch half watching the game on tv and half aimlessly scrolling on his phone waiting for you to get home.

You’ve been having to work late most days this week because of some tight deadlines with a difficult client. He feels like he’s barely seen you in the past four days.

And it didn’t help that you’d slept at your place last night.

Alone. Without him.

Coyote had even accused him earlier tonight of moping and bringing down the vibe at the Hard Deck. Which he wasn’t wrong and Bradley can own up to it. He was definitely guilty of sulking.

He just missed you.

It’s all he can do to try and play it cool- the game completely forgotten- when he hears open his front door, letting yourself in with the key he’d given you.

You’d technically had one since you first moved to San Diego. One that had been for emergencies back when the two of you were just friends. But he’d made a big show of giving you a new one a few weeks back when he’d realized that he’d mwanted you to have one as his girlfriend. It was a distinction he’d felt was important to make, it wasn’t a step he’d wanted to miss out on taking with you.

As he’d expected, you’d taken the opportunity to tease him about. “Oh, you love me,” you’d practically sang, as he took the old one off your keychain and replaced it with the new one. But he’d seen the look in your eyes as you traced the shiny new key with your finger when you thought he wasn’t looking.

Bradley hears you drop your things to the floor with a heavy thunk, he can practically feel the withering glare you’re probably giving your work tote and laptop as you kick off your shoes with a clatter one by one.

He counts your soft footsteps, knowing each one brings you that much closer to him. His torso already turned towards the entryway to see you the moment you step into frame.

And then there you are.

Your face just as familiar to him as his own. He’s known every version of you. The girl he’d grown up with, his best friend, the woman of his dreams. Still his favorite person, then and now.

He thinks he sees your shoulders release the slightest bit when your pretty eyes meet his.

Bradley didn’t realize just how parched he’d been for you until he’s drinking you in. It still knocks him in the chest sometimes, that you’re here and you’re his.

“There’s my best girl,” he greets you, hoping to see those dimples of yours.

He can tell you’ve had a long day, an even longer week. You look tired, but you’re still the most beautiful thing he’s ever seen.

“Jesus, Bradley,” you groan.

He sits up straighter, alarmed. “Sweet girl? What’s wrong?”

You heave a full bodied sigh. “I feel like I’ve been hanging on by a thread all week and then I come here and see you like this? It’s like you want me to have a full blown Victorian Crisis.”

The melodramatic way you fling your arms out to the side would make snort under normal circumstances, if he wasn’t still bouncing between confused and concerned.

Bradley looks down at the comfortable clothes he’d thrown on once he got home from being kicked out of the bar for being- as Fanboy called him- a straight up bummer. All he was wearing was his favorite pair of jogger sweatpants and a soft, worn shirt that he’s pretty sure has a hole under the armpit.

But it wasn’t anything you hadn’t seen before. In fact, you’d stolen this particular shirt on more than one occasion. Which now that he thinks about it is probably why he’d gravitated towards it in the first place.

“I- Huh?”

“I mean, look at how much above the ankle skin you’ve got on display over there, Bradshaw.” You point a finger towards his feet, his eyes follow to where the elastic cuff of his pants is slightly pushed up on his calf. “Frankly, it’s indecent.”

He’ll never get tired of that teasing gleam in your eyes. You’re such a menace, but he wouldn’t want it any other way.

Bradley tips his head back against the couch and laughs. “Should I be worried about your delicate sensibilities, kid?”

“That would be nice since you clearly have no consideration for my poor nerves,” you lament, bringing the back of your hand up to your forehead.

“Should I cover up then?” he asks with a smirk.

“Let’s not make any rash decisions. We’re close enough to the seaside that I should make a full recovery. Salt air and all that jazz.”

He lifts an eyebrow and then tugs up the pant leg on the other side. “How are your poor nerves now?”

Bradley sees you fighting to keep from giving into that grin he knows would take over your whole face if you let it. One that would be wide and bright and just for him.

“I toil all day to earn a living and to help the government fund my boyfriend’s paycheck-“” Bradley snorts, amused. “And you tease me? In my delicate state?”

He toys with the hem of his shirt before he shucks it off and tosses it to the side. “How about now? Does this make things better or worse?”

You purse your lips together as if you’re pondering, but he doesn’t miss the appreciative way you’re looking at him.

“Unclear,” you say after a minute. “I think I’m too far away, but also I’m pretty sure my distance vision is officially shot.”

“Can’t have you dealing with a Victorian Crisis and eye strain.” Bradley pats his thigh in invitation. “Why don’t come on over here, that way I can catch you if you have a fainting spell.”

“Such a gentleman,” you say, finally walking towards him.

He bites back a moan at the sight of you shimmying up your skirt in front of him, just slightly higher than it needs to be for you to settle yourself on top of him.

His hands come to rest on your hips as you run your fingers through his hair. And low rumble escapes him as your nails gentle scrape against his scalp. The way he’s so gone for you, just one touch and you basically have him purring like a cat.

You lean in and nudge your nose against his.

“I’ve seen too much of a computer screen and not nearly enough of you this week. And all of this, a lot,” you say, gesturing at him. “You’re too damn handsome for your own good. You’re easily the best thing I’ve seen all day, Bradley.”

He feels his ears get warm at your words and the affectionate way you’re gazing at him.

“Think you’ll need some smelling salts if I kiss you?” Bradley asks. He cups your face in his hand, letting his thumb skim over your cheekbone.

“There’s only one way to find out.”

“C’mere,” he murmurs.

Bradley slips his hand behind your neck and pulls you close. You lean into him easily, pliantly, easily. Like being in his lap- in his arms- is the only place you want to be.

There’s no sun flares or orchestral strings, none of the things in those movies you like to put on when you’re stressed or sick. But he knows he can give those ones a run for their money. If there’s one thing he knows how to do, it’s how to kiss you.

He shows you with his mouth just how much he’s been longing for you. How much he needs you. How much he wants you.

Bradley smiles to himself when he hears that hitch in your breath, the way you do when he skims his tongue under your bottom lip. Your arms tightening around his neck as you press yourself against him until there’s not an inch of room between the two of you.

“Missed you,” you hum against his lips. He feels his fingers flex on the soft swells of your hips.

“I missed you too, sweet girl.”

Bradley watches as the corners of your mouth curl upwards, as you twirl some of his hair around your finger. “Oh, I know. Nat texted me a photo of you earlier tonight, you looked like a sad puppy sitting there in the corner by yourself.”

He groans and scrubs a hand down his face.

“But clearly, I didn’t fare much better. The slightest hint of a manly ankle bone and you almost sent me into a state of female hysteria.”

“So, the ankle is what does it for you then, kid?”

“Amongst other things,” you allow, trailing a finger down his chest.

He catches your hand and tangles your fingers with his. “And how are you feeling now? Should I order those smelling salts?”

“I think I’ll manage without them,” you say. “But you should probably kiss me again for good measure”.

“I can do that”, Bradley grins.

He drops kiss after kiss on your cheeks, your nose, your forehead until you’re laughing and smiling with those dimples on full display. Just the way he likes you to be.

Happy and here with him.

[yelenasdiary]

for the Flufftober can you do florence pugh x reader where they have a 4/5 year old daughter and it’s Halloween and reader dresses thier daughter up as one of flos characters and surprises flo. hope that makes sense 

Mini Amy March || Flufftober

Pairing: Florence Pugh x Reader

Summary: Your 5-year-old daughter wants to dress up as one of her mommy’s characters for Halloween

Fluff | 2K | No Warnings

AC:  Absolutely loved this idea! I gave it a little twist; I hope you enjoy! Ps. I got carried away, whoops. 

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“Mama!” your little girl came running into your arms as you waited for her outside her classroom, “Hi baby!” you smiled scooping her up into your arms careful not to crumple her new drawing. “How was your day sweetheart?” you brushed the messy locks of brown hair from her face, a beautiful reminder of her mother’s hair. “We made decorations for Halloween!!” she boosts as you gently placed her on feet as she showed her the picture of a pumpkin coloured in a bright orange colour with her name on the top right-hand corner. “I have more in my bag, Miss Fisher said we should hang them up at home” she smiled widely with a hint of puppy eyes to convince you. 

“Of course, we can hang these up! Mommy is going to love them” you smiled as you reached for her tiny hand. “Is mommy home yet?” Alaïa jumped with excitement. Your wife, Florence, had been away filming a new movie for Disney. She was so excited for your shared daughter to watch her in a more family friendly movie. Alaïa already loved watching Puss in Boots 2 and quickly made it one her favourite movies to watch on movie night. “Not yet bug” you replied as the two of you walked to the car. “But Halloween is only 3 sleeps away, Mama!” she pouted. “Mommy will be home before Halloween, I promise” you gave her hand a little squeeze. “How about we go shopping tomorrow for your Halloween costume?” you suggested in hopes of cheering her up, she jumped up and down once again with excitement. 

“I want to dress up as the mommy in the flower dress with flowers in her hair!” Alaïa hoped into her car seat for you to buckle her in. “Oh, how about we look around first?” you suggested seeing as Midsommar is a dark movie and Alaïa only knew about the look from the photo of Florence in the impressive flower dress that hung up on the wall at home. “Please mama! I want to look like the May Queen!!” she pouted once more. “What about Goldilocks and we could put some flowers in your hair still?” you threw another suggestion at her, but she shook her head and was set on being a mini may queen and you knew better than to start an argument with a young child who’s just had a big day at school. “Let’s talk more about it after dinner” you placed a kiss on her forehead, “I was thinking we could make home-made pizza’s, how does that sound?” you added. Alaïa smiled widely and nodded erratically causing a chuckle from yourself before closing the door. 

Dinner was a fun fulfilled evening with Alaïa enjoying every moment of making her own pizza with all the goodness from the homegrown vegetables. Bathroom went smoothly without any more conversation about her Halloween costume to your relief then it was time to facetime Mommy to tell her all about her exciting day. 

“I miss you mommy, when are you coming home?” she pouted through the phone. 

“You’re in luck baby girl because mommy misses you so, so much that I’ll be coming home tomorrow!” Florence replied with a wide smile when your daughter couldn’t contain her excitement, “YAY!!” she squealed causing both you and Florence to chuckle in awe at how excited she was. “I hope you’re being a good girl for mama” Florence spoke once Alaïa calmed. “She’s been the best, like always! Haven’t you sweetie” you placed a soft kiss on the top of her head. “Mommy can you stay on the phone for bedtime story? Please?” Alaïa asked with her best impression of puppy eyes, better than the ones she gave you earlier in the day. “Of course, I can, have you brushed your teeth and got Mr Snuggles?” Florence asked the young girl who nodded with another sweet smile. “Well then my little pumpkin, what story are we reading?” her next question followed as you followed Alaïa to her bedroom to tuck her in.

Not that it surprised either of you but Alaïa was fast asleep before the story from her storybook of fairy tales ended, cuddled with her stuffed blue whale that she called ‘Mr Snuggles’ you gave her a soft kiss on her cheek as Florence whispered a goodnight before you turned her lamp off and left the room with her nightlight on. 

“So, you’re home tomorrow I hear?” you smiled. “I’m actually about to head to the airport in about 10 minutes so I should be home in time for dinner” Florence explained as she continued to pack her suitcase as she had been doing during story time. “I can’t wait to see you, I miss you” you didn’t realise you were giving a soft pout until Florence made a joke, “oh, so that’s where our baby girl gets her pout from” she chuckled. “Just you wait to see what she has planned for Halloween” you joked back with a smile. “I’m excited to see you both, I’ve missed you so much” you heard her zip up her last suitcase and gave you her iconic pout, “now whose pouting?” you chuckled, “I miss you too baby, have a safe flight, I love you” you added after she playfully rolled her eyes, “I love you too darling, I’ll see you tomorrow, kisses!” she blew you a kiss before you both said your goodbyes. 

After giving the kitchen a good clean up and the living room a tidy up from her toys you sat down with a sigh as your eyes travelled to the photo of Florence behind the scenes of Midsommar. Your thoughts wondered to what people might think of your 5-year-old dressed up as a character from such a movie, you tried to think of alternatives but somehow still included a flower crown as you knew that was what really drew your daughter to that idea. Then it hit you, that one scene of Florence as Amy March in a flower crown, perfect! You thought before googling to find an image to show Alaïa in the morning. 

You were awoken by a very excited young child jumping at the foot of your bed, “mama wake up!!” she spoke in a puff from all the jumping. “Good morning missy!” you smiled before she landed on top of you and attacked you with cuddles. “Mommy is coming home today!” she smiled widely, “that she is! Just before dinner she told me” You replied with a kiss on her cheek, “shall we get some breakfast and get ready to go to the mall?” you asked. Alaïa slide off the bed and nodded with excitement, “I want fruit salad again!” and with that you took her downstairs and made her a small bowl of fruit salad before getting her dressed for the mall. 

While you showered, you gave your phone to Alaïa to keep her entertained for 5 minutes so you could freshen up, leaving the phone open to the photo of Flo as Amy for her little eyes to see. A sly smile tugged at your lips when you walked out of the bathroom in your robe to see Alaïa showing you the photo, “Mommy look so pretty! Like a princess!” she spoke, “I think I want to dress up as this photo mama!” she added, your plan worked. Now the stress of judgment left your mind and hoped she wouldn’t noticed how you were able to change her mind. “That’s mommy from her movie, Little Women, do you remember that one?” you asked her, knowing she might not remember the film she watched while Florence was away. Sometimes just seeing Flo on the TV was enough to keep her from missing her mother while she was away filming. 

Alaïa shook her head and returned her attention to the photo in front of her, “will the mall have a crown like this one?” she asked. “If they don’t, we’ll make one!” you smiled as you grabbed your outfit form the wardrobe. The little girl smiled once more before you dashed into the bathroom to change. 

After shopping you took Alaïa to the park as she was a good girl while shopping. You were able to find a few flower crowns to work with and a nice little blue dressed and a blonde wig to complete the outfit. Alaïa played with some new friends she made within the first 5 minutes of arriving, a tops to Florence for handing down her wonderful social skills. Alaïa never had trouble making new friends and often asked for sleepovers. “Come on honey, we’ve got to get home and washed before dinner” you called out after a few hours of play. Alaïa came running towards you with her water bottle in hand. “Mama, can we keep Halloween a secret from mommy? Lacy is keeping her costume a surprise from her daddy!” she asked with red cheeks, you nodded, “of course we can” you smiled. 

Like promised, Florence was home by the time you and Alaïa walked through the front door. “Mommy!!” she ran towards Florence with open arms. “There’s my big girl!” Florence scooped her up and hugged her tightly, “You’ve grown!” she added. “Something smells good” you smiled as you pecked your wife’s lips, the kitchen filled with the warm smell of dinner. “Are you girls hungry?” she asked. “Yes!” Alaïa replied as Flo placed her back on her feet, “go get washed up and dinner will be ready by the time you come back” Flo smiled before Alaïa ran off to the bathroom. 

“Come here you” she turned to you and pulled you close, “hi” she smiled softly as she kissed you tenderly. “Hi yourself” you smiled against her lips, “why don’t you go relax in the bath for a bit and I’ll do bedtime” she suggested. You knew she just wanted to take this time to be with your daughter after weeks away, there was no argument from you as you kissed her one last time before taking yourself upstairs to run a bath. 

Halloween came with much excitement from your shared daughter who couldn’t wait to show her costume to her mommy.

“Mommy close your eyes!” Alaïa said with a cheer. “They’re closed!” Florence called back from the living room. “You look so pretty baby!” you snapped a few photos before allowing her to rush out to the living room with her wig that you styled to look like a young Amy March and her blue dress sat perfectly just above her ankles to stop from dragging on the ground, her favourite piece, the flower crown that she modelled proudly for you. 

“Are you ready Mommy?” Alaïa called out after you put your phone down. “Sure, am honey!” the British accent came up the stairs. “Be careful going down the stairs, I don’t want you to tumble” you said as you followed your daughter out of her bedroom. Of course, she didn’t listen and rushed out the stairs without tumbling. “Open them!” she twirled her dress as Florence opened her eyes. 

“Oh, my goodness! Look at you!!” Florence gasps as she took in the sight. “I’m you mommy! From that movie” she caused to think then turned to you for help, “little women” you whispered for her. “From little women” she said in her little voice. “You make a very cute Amy March” Florence smiled, “you’re so adorable!” she added before smothering her with kisses all over her little face. “Stop mommy!” the little girl giggled. “If you’re ready to go trick or treating you best get your pumpkin bowl” Flo grinned. Alaïa ran back to her room to grab the missing item, Florence looked at you with the softest eyes, “You know, at first she wanted to go as Dani” you explained, “but I got worried with what others might have thought about that idea so maybe we revisit that one in a few years” you added. Florence didn’t say a word, she walked up to you and pulled you closer to her by placing her hands on your waist, “you’re the best mother to her, I love you and I love our family” she spoke before her lips were on yours again. 

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[wandasstepdaughter]

Anniversary fun

Florence Pugh x G!P Reader

Summary: It’s readers and Florence’s 5th year anniversary, after a innocent but not too innocent massage givin to florence, reader gets turned on by accident, so florence decides to help her get relief.

Warnings: 18+, G!PxReader, Blowjob (r receiving), Thigh riding, dirty talk but not too dirty, mommy kink, Top!Reader, Bottom!Florence. female/reader but not that specified.

ps, don’t judge, this is my first time writing an actual kinda detailed smut.

"Baby? We're here" I say, removing the hair out of Florence's light makeup covered face.

"5 more minutes" Florence groans, not wanting to wake up.

"Mhm, I guess I'll just go eat by myself; Guess my wife doesn't want any ice crea-" I try teasing, it ends up working just as well as she had guessed.

"Who are you taking to? Hurry up, let's go!" Florence says jumping out the car not giving time for me to get out and open her door, as she'd usually does.

"I love you"I say laughing, as Florence opens my door fast- but still gently and grabs my hand, leading me to the restaurant doors.

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"Oooo! how does bigoli in salsa sound!" Florence says, looking at me with the biggest smile on her face.

"Yummy darling" I say, looking at her with a matching smile.

"I think I want oysters as well" She says agreeing with herself, looking back at the menu. "So yum"

“Mhm..." I responded, trying to keep the disgusted face at bay.

"They’re really good." She says, her face scrunching as if she was to prove a point.

"Mhmmmm" I reply while squinting, dragging my words.

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"I wonder how they make it sooooo yummmyyy" She says her eyes practically making hearts, while taking another lick of her ice cream as we walk along the board walk. (I don't know if they have these in italy, but they do where I live. it's a longgg bridge that is above the river..very romantic to watch fireworks off of)

"You've made better" I say tasting it and handing it back.

"You know darlin, just because I’m your wife and a damn good chef!.” She points out.

“Doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to say others food taste better than mine, or that it's delicious" She shrugs as if it’s nothing.

"Well, then I’d be lying" I say cocking an eyebrow and looking at her.

“You’re cute" She says pulling me down for a soft kiss.

“And you’re cuter" I say licking the little bits of ice cream off my lips.

“mm no" Her cheeks pushing up and her eyes squinting in an adorable grin.

"Yes and millions of people would agree with me" I say confidently, smirking knowing i'm right.

“Wow... that's a lot of people, I can’t believe how many people look up to m, it’s like insane to think about.... it amazes me every time" She says tearing up slightly.

"Hey, no crying and you’re the best; most wonderful soul AND most prettiest face. If they don't look up to you, then they’re fucking crazy" I express opening the car door for her with ease.

"Get in darling, I know your feet are hurting and I'll give you a nice back massage when we get home" I say, putting my arms the roof of the car to steady myself.

"You’re the best" She says with a sigh, kissing me as I buckle her seatbelt.

“That's why you got to marry me" I reply with a wink, closing the door and not missing the teasing eye roll she gives me. I quickly goto my side of the car before starting it up, to make our journey home.

"Can we please take a warm bath before bed?" Florence asks politely, as she grabs my fingers that are rubbing her thigh.

"Of course love, anything you'd like" I say with a smile on my face.

______

"Hi Billie girl! What’ve you been up too?!" Florence happily squeals, as Billie runs up to her when we enter the house.

"Hey clam down girl, it's okay. We’re not going anywhere." I say, to the happy dog who jumps up for pets.

"We should take her to the park soon!" Florence shouts an idea from the kitchen. "Would you like a drink?" She follows up after.

"Yes we should and no thank you baby, I’m good" I say walking up behind her and kissing her neck lovingly.

"Kay then" She replies leaning her neck back for a kiss.

“Come to the room when you’re done, I want to give you your massage" I say kissing her neck again, before walking off.

"Kay, be there in a second!" She replies back.

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"Ooooh, romantic!" Florence says as she walks into the room.

"Sure baby" I say laughing as she thinks, the four scented candles lit up in the room is romantic

"It isss, anything with you is" She whines slightly, sitting her drink down on the bedside table and crawling on her knees to me on the bed.

"Ready?" I say looking in her eyes as she smiles winch makes me smile.

"Yes" She says kissing me, our lips making a slight smack in process.

"Okay, I’ll go get the lotion, take your clothes off" I say as I walk in to the bathroom.

"Yes ma'am" Florence whispers to herself, a grin making her way to her lips, as starts to strip.

After I gather the lotion and a towel, I go back into the bedroom to see Florence naked and on her belly.

"You look hot" I say, shaking my head to continue. I start lay the towel on her butt and moving to sit on her thighs carefully.

"Thank you baby" She reply's, putting her drink up on the table as she's finished it.

I start by moving Florence’s hair to the left side of her neck, so it wouldn't be in her face as her face is towards the right side. I then apply a generous amount of lotion on my hands, rubbing them together to warm it up, before applying it onto her back.

after it’s warmed up. i apply it onto her entire back and rub it in. once rubbed in a little, i start to massage, with my thumbs on her back and my hands onto her side. gently rubbing and pushing down. once the lotion is gone, i move onto her back. gently pushing down and hearing a crack along with a light moan followed by a “do it again please”

i gently do it again as to not hurt her, i gain another light moan followed by a quiet pop. “feel good?” “yes, harder” and that, that does it. i feel the growing boner grow more and more every-time harsh words and light moans fall from her lips.

after cracked her entire back, i move to her lower back to massage it. looking up at florence, i see her look back at me. “you okay?” she says trying to hide her smile. her boobs moving doesn’t go unnoticed to me as she lean her head up to look at me. “y-…yeah” i reply with a red tint in my cheeks. “okay” she smiles hiding her face back into the pillow.

scooting closer to her, with my dick basically being pushed into her ass check. i start massaging her shoulders, ignoring the pain and pre-cum dripping from me as thoughts overflow my head of me pounding into her.

i shake my head clear of the thought and focus on massaging her shoulders. gently pushing myself into her as my hands go further up. the smirk on her face telling me that she knows i’m hard, as if to make matters worse. scoots her ass into me. gently grinding and the arching her back and laying down playing it like she had to get situated.

“that feels good” she says grinding into me again.

“i bet it does” i say pushing on her shoulders a little harder to relief the pain faster.

“i could help you, with no problem. i’d be happy to help you, we’re married ya know” she says with a light moan as a result from the pain and me pushing my dick into her by accident.

“i know baby. but this is about you and i wanna help you. i’ll be fine” i say as she looks back at me. “but what if i wanna help” she says getting up.

“then i’d have no choice but to let you. but think, massage over gagging. sounds much… better to me” i say pausing as she undoes my belt.

“i know, but i like the sound of me gagging around you. then bouncing on you as you suck on my tittys. that is a way to end a anniversary, you really need to let me help you when you need it baby. i’m not your past, i’m not gunna force you to help me and not give you anything in return. i’d rather help you then be rewarded for doing nothing” she says taking my shirt off then uncliping my bra. “am i understood?” she ask strictly.

“yes, i just don’t wanna bother you” i say as she lays me on the bed. “it’s not bothering if i’m having fun, and you can never bother me. now shh” she says as she kisses down my body.

______

“take control, tell me when you want me faster? slower? harder?” she says telling me to tell her what to do as she slowly starts to bob her head back and forth, using her hand for the rest her mouth can’t take.

after all. i did meet her after being in a toxic sexual relationship. forced to do things i didn’t wanna do. so she tried to show me, even after 5 years, that i’m allowed to touch her when i want, and she’s not gunna force me to touch her if i don’t want too, vise versa. it’s just hard sometimes.

“..okay” i say wrapping and then balling her hair up in my hand slowly thrusting myself into her throat. opening my mouth from the feeling as i start to go faster. holding the back of my thighs, florence starts to breathe through her nose, closing her eyes and moaning at the feeling.

i start to go faster and faster, speeding up catching my high. deep moans start to slip out of me as i start to feel my orgasm approach. going harder but keeping the same past as to not hurt her, i feel it coming. “almost there” i announce to florence in a shaky moaning voice. she taps my thigh to let me know it’s okay.

with a couple hard thrust, i cum into her mouth. her swallowing it and rubbing her thumb over her lip to suck the access off. all while keeping eye contact.

“see! you did great, and i didn’t even do anything!” she squeals proud of me for taking control.

“i didn’t hurt you did i? and i just feel like i’m using you if i take control” i say sitting on the bed.

“your not using me, i love it. and you like when i’m in control don’t you?” she replies sitting on my lap, throwing her arms around my neck.

“yeah. it’s hot”

“exactly. now” she says starting to roll her hips onto my thigh grinding herself. “mommys a little hot. do you mind helping her?” she says as her hips start to roll faster.

“yes mommy” i reply, holding her hips as i lay her down.

kissing her neck gently as she lightly moans out. “i need you, now” while kissing me “god yes” i reply situating myself and putting the tip of my dick almost inside her, gently spreading her juices as lube, not like it’s needed. she’s so wet it looks like she’s done came 4 times. and neither of you are ashamed, i find it hot, her, she’s just glad she doesn’t have to wait too long for you to fuck her silly.

gently, i slide into her. picking her thighs up and settling them upon my shoulders as i start to speed up my paste. having had sex plenty of times in the past 5 years you to have been together, it gets easier every time you two have sex for me to have to lessen the wait to start thrusting. but it still surprises her every time i thrust into her, not like i haven’t been inside her before. it just feels like it gets bigger every time i fuck her. although, she isn’t one to complain.

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“oh fuck, faster baby!” florence moans, vibrations coming from the back of her throat along with pornographic moans that could make me cum on the spot.

“yes mommy” i moan, the bubble in my stomach wanting to burst, but as i just came. i feel like i’m cumming again to fast. so i hold it in and push my dick farther into her while spread her legs more open, leaning down to kiss her open lips she moans loudly in my mouth at the new found angle.

“oh yes baby, right there. fuck!” is what flys out of her mouth, along with what sounded to be whimpers as i lightly nip at her left boob. “fuck, i’m so close” she whines, desperate to cum.

i kiss and suck on her sweet spot while she grabs at my hair with her right hand, scratching my back with the other.

“baby, can i-” florence suddenly gets cut off by her orgasm hitting her. her mouth opening and closing rapidly as she tries to say something but is put in euphoria as she cums on my dick.

seeing her in such pleasure and the loud gasping raspy moan that comes from the back of her throat. All while still cumming, makes me let go not being able to hold it any longer.

deep moans and breathes fill the room along with the smell of sex. the candles still burning along with billie still in the living room as she left as soon as she heard the first moan come out of her moms mouth. she knew it was about to be loud. and she wasn’t having it.

“oh god, i love you” florence breaths out as i pull out, laying on her sweaty chest as i catch my breath. “i love you more”

“no, i don’t think there’s a way possible you could love me more. not after what you just gave me” florence replies, always fighting to win the i love you game. “if only you saw your face. you’d see why i love you more, and for the record. you just gave me the same thing i gave you” i reply smirking as she moans in annoyance. “whatever” she says laughing as i kiss her neck over and over.

“best anniversary. ever.”

[extremelyblackandwhite]

innocence - 39

PAIRING: bodyguard!bucky barnes x innocent actress!reader

WARNINGS: none

A/N: boy, did i take a lot of time to post this but it’s the last one and i am on the ground crying. thank you so much for supporting this work. i am so lucky for having all of you xx

Bucky woke up with an odd cold feeling in the spot where Y/N usually used to lie. He rubbed the sleep of his eyes, hand roaming around the bed to find her hot body but nothing; he was alone in bed. He groaned, moving out of the bed as he kicked into protective mode. She shouldn’t be up this early at least not after he’d kept her up all night and if she was awake, it could be for no good reason. His hand blindly found the door as the other looked for something to wear so he wouldn’t walk full on commando in the living room and scare the neighbour who lived in the building next to his. Opening the door, he found her surrounded by papers, her laptop laying on top of her legs, glasses slightly and slowly sliding down the bridge of her nose. Bucky leaned against the door ledge, a stupid lovesick smirk on his lips as he examined her. Somehow, she had managed to find her underwear, the cutest little white, blue and pink corset and matching panties covered by a white dressing gown which just looked delightfully sinful with his hickeys and bite marks spread across her tender skin. He shouldn’t feel so cocky about marking her, yet the mere sight of it woke up an ego like pride which made him want to show her around to everyone who’d bother look. Yet, another part of him wanted to keep her all to himself. Obviously he knew he couldn’t, she was more of the world than she was of him and he would always be madly in love with her no matter what.

    - Mrs. Barnes, you are interrupting our honeymoon period. - he joked, walking behind the couch to kiss her temple. - What are you doing up at 5AM? Are you gonna go on a run with me? 

    - I’m just looking at my contract. - she closed her laptop with a sigh. - Iron clad contract, can’t believe I signed it. 

    - Princess, it was your first agency. You couldn’t have possibly known.

    - My dad is a lawyer, my siblings are lawyers, my grandparents were lawyers. How did I let this happen? Why didn’t I haggle? Why don’t we have a prenup?

   - Your mum is a chef, maybe you took after her. - he joked more to himself than to her. - Also what does a prenup has to do with it? Are you planning on divorcing me already?

   - When I sent the contract over to my dad he asked if I had gotten a prenup when I got married and I know he likes you but he kept yapping about a prenup and how smart women get prenups and I can’t believe I don’t have a prenup and that I signed this contract. - she spoke as fast as a freight train, not even taking a slight break. Bucky noticed the tea cup by her side which, judging by her quick speak, probably wasn’t filled with tea.

   - Princess, did you have some of my coffee?

   - I did, I needed to be awake. 

   - It’s extra strong coffee, doll. You barely drink coffee, it can’t possibly be ... uhm ...

   - I am jittery. - she interrupted him. - I’ve read this a thousand times and unless another agency fights my agency for a contract with me, I am stuck on ensemble for the rest of my life and it’s not like agencies are fighting for good old me.

   - Okay ... - he took her laptop away from her placing it somewhere on the ground before wrapping his hands around her waist and pulling her on top of his lap. She leaned her head against his chest, cuddling against his still warm torso from the heat int he bedroom. - Listen princess, you need to take your mind out of that. It’s no use re-reading that contract over and over again.

   - My career is over and I’m not good at anything else.

   - Your career is not over. - his hand caressed her shoulder, pulling her hair away from it before placing a small kiss to her shoulder. She merely cuddled against him, those contract words tattooed on her mind. - There’s no way that contract is legal after he’s charged with harassing you, princess. You just need to relax now. 

   - I don’t know.

   - Let’s go to Florence. - he bite her shoulder playfully. - Let’s go. What’s stopping us?

   - I don’t know ... we can’t go.

   - Don’t make me use the husband card. - he pointed at her playfully. - You’re not gonna want to be here during his trial anyway, precious. 

   - Maybe you’re right. - she leaned onto him, her arms wrapping against his torso. - You really think I’m not over?

   - I would never let that happen, would I? 

10 years later

Bucky felt the sun kiss his skin, the early yet soft wind of March passing by the quiet streets of London as he walked down the street in dark jeans and a equally dark blue henley. He stood by the little white building, sunglasses on as the bell rang and suddenly the boast of laughter erupted from inside the building followed by thousands of little legs running outside. He remained stoic until his smile pulled slightly up as between so many children, he spotted the thick brown curls of his daughter who rushed down the stairs in her little uniform and ladybug bag. She stopped at the bottom off the stairs, looking around until she spotted her dad. A smile, identical to her father’s, formed in her face as she rushed towards Bucky with open arms. He pretended to step back as she collided against him, before pulling her up and kissing her cheek. The 4 year old giggled, her arms wrapping around her dad’s neck as he walked away from her nursery. 

    - We learned about the letters in our names today, daddy! - she started to relate what she had happened during her day immediately after they were far away from the crowd.

    - No way, ladybug. 

    - Yeah. My name has a B, just like yours, daddy. - Bucky knew he should tell his daughter at some point that his name was not Bucky and that it was merely a nickname but he couldn’t bear tell her. She just looked so happy. 

    - Thank god we match, right ladybug?

She nodded her head, cuddling against her dad as he continued to walk in the affluent area of London. The weather was nice, a good omen for the big event of the evening. He was so proud as he saw the theatre walls with a photo of his wife, her name printed with the label Tony Award Winner under it. She deserved it, she deserved it so much and he could not even express in words how proud he was of her. The move back to her hometown had been a difficult one but seeing everything going right, seeing how happy she was ... god, he could swell up with pride. 

He went around the theatre, finding the backstage door and entering it. His daughter jumped off, little eyes looking around with so much wonder. He was almost sure she’d end up like his mother, a little star. The orchestra tuning could be heard from the walls, people and cast were running around preparing for the opening night. Blair held up his hand, pushing him through the crowd and up the stairs where the dressing rooms were.

  - Mumma! - she walked into her mother’s opened dressing room. Y/N dropped whatever she was doing to go hug her daughter, immediately preparing her with lipstick stained kisses. - Mumma, my name has a B like daddy.

  - No way. - she smiled, leaning her forehead against hers. - Ain’t daddy a lucky man?

  - Daddy is a lucky man, alright. - he chuckled, walking up to his two girls. - You look precious, princess.

  - I’m nervous. - he muttered towards her husband, who merely smiled before kissing her. - I’m serious.

  - Well, every time you tell me you’re nervous, something great happens, doesn’t it? - he looked at his daughter; the last time she had told him she was nervous was before Blair was born. - Me and Blair are gonna be there, watching you be splendid. 

  - I wanna go see Chuck. - Blair jumped away from his mother too, running to the next door dressing room and leaving the two lovers alone in the dressing room covered in red flowers, all curtesy of Bucky. The minute he had the theatre address, he started sending roses, lilies and even more every single day. 

  - Wish me luck? - she put her hands on top of his shoulders, almost slowly dancing with him.

  - You don’t need any luck. You’re always perfect.

  - You’re extremely biased, Mr. Barnes. 

  - No, I just have an extremely talented wife, Mrs. Barnes. 

  - 5 minute call. - the voice came through the voice on the speaker.

  - Love me even if I fail? 

  - Love you ‘til the end of time. 

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[jessmalia]

🪄🪄🪄🪄🪄 GO CRAZY PLEASE

Okay so I'm gonna put a lot more lyrics than 5 but I'm assuming you'll be okay with that.

I've heard it said / That people come into our lives for a reason / Bringing something we must learn / And we are led / To those who help us most to grow / If we let them / And we help them in return / Well, I don't know if I believe that's true / But I know I'm who I am today / Because I knew you (For Good, Wicked)

It was hard not putting the entire song in here because it’s just soo good. Wicked is my favourite musical for a reason. This one is especially great cause of how relatable it is. I always think about me and my ex best friend when I listen to it. 

If your heart is in your dream / No request is too extreme / When you wish upon a star/ As dreamers do (When You Wish Upon A Star, Pinocchio)

When You Wish Upon A Star slaps and I think we should talk about it more. 

Take a look at the Invisible Girl / Here she is clear as the day / Please look closely and find her before she fades away (Superboy and the Invisible Girl, Next To Normal)

This one isn’t relatable to me at all. Not even a little bit. Doesn’t make me cry when I listen it. You have my me-core playlist, you can check it, it’s not there.

And they called off the circus, burned the disco down / When they sent home the horses and the rodeo clowns / I'm still on that tightrope / I'm still tryin' everything to get you laughing at me (mirrorball, Taylor Swift)

Just had to include this one. What can I say, I’m a mirrorball. 

And I'm still a believer, but I don't know why / I've never been a natural, all I do is try, try, try (mirrorball, Taylor Swift)

I COULDN’T CHOOSE JUST ONE LYRIC OKAY!

No, I don't want to be afraid, afraid to die, die, die / I just wanna be able to say that I have lived my life (Immortal, MARINA)

For the longest time I thought that immortality is stupid and a curse and anyone who’d wanna be immortal is stupid. Recently, though, I’ve gotten really intrigued by the concept. I still would never do it if I somehow got the chance, but I understand the temptation more now. At first I couldn’t at all put words as to WHY, but with this song Marina just fucking nailed it. Time can really be our worst enemy and that’s fucking scary. I’d honestly like to put the entire song here because it’s so good (seriously you should listen to it) but I especially wanna highlight this other lyric: “Oh, all the things that humans do to leave behind a little proof But the only thing that doesn't die is love, love, love”.

And I'm not scared to jump, I'm not scared to fall / If there was nowhere to land, / I wouldn't be scared / At all (Falling, Florence + the Machine)

THANK YOU JO FOR RECOMMENDING THIS SONG TO ME I LOVE IT IT’S MY THEME SONG SERIOUSLY IF I COULD ONLY CHOOSE ONE SONG THAT’S SECRETLY ABOUT ME IT WOULD BE THIS ONE

Lights went out, you were fine / You kinda struggle not to shine (An Evening I Will Not Forget, Dermot Kennedy)

THIS IS AN ARIA LYRIC JO IT’S ABOUT HER I FOUND THIS SONG RECENTLY AND ADDED IT TO THE NJABBIC PLAYLIST IMMEDIATELY

You know I didn't want to have to haunt you / But what a ghostly scene (my tears ricochet, Taylor Swift)

This one is also about me and my ex best friend. I am also not normal about this song for another reason that I can’t tell you yet but I promise you you will find out some day. 

I swear I never stole anything / I never meant to hurt anyone / I swear, I swear that I'm a good kid / A good kid, who's had a bad run (Good Kid, The Lightning Thief)

Fun fact when I listened to this song for the first time (ironically while skipping school, yes I will mention that every time) this was the part that made me cry. Just the way he sings it 😭😭😭😭😭

Oh, I hate those voices / Telling me I'm not in love anymore / But they don't give me choices / And that's what these tears are for (We Were Happy, Taylor Swift)

Top ten Taylor Lyrics for me. I rarely see the confusing feeling of missing someone you had feelings for despite being over them discussed. Because at the end of the day, it’s still a loss, you’ve actually lost something. You can miss being in love with someone despite not wanting to date them anymore and that’s just something you’re gonna have to grieve a bit. And she just puts it to words here so PERFECTLY. 

Hmhmjhum send me a 🪄 to get a song lyric I am not normal about

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black widow reviewish? but it’s just my thoughts™️

i just watched black widow thursday night and i am shook. i'm going to do two separate reviews; one WITHOUT spoilers and another WITH spoilers. the one without spoilers will be here and the one with spoilers will be beneath it.

SPOILER FREE REVIEW:

here are some stuff i guarantee to you:

you will miss nat

other than that? it was really good. i think it'll be in my top 5 marvel movies. obviously, it takes place before she dies lol and she deals with her past. it was funny, action packed, and the COMPLETE opposite of boring. literally the shortest 2 hours of my whole entire life. there was no scene where i was like 'damn this is taking a long time', like i said, ZERO BORING PARTS.

i would so recommend this movie, although, for people who haven't really watched the mcu or care for it might not enjoy it as much as they should but this movie really connects into the mcu timeline. we learn so much about her past and things are starting to make sense again. black widow definitely answered a lot of questions about her past which made me feel so happy because nat has been treated as a 'sidekick' for so long and to see her finally have a black widow centered movie? wow.

also, yelena????? (aka florence pugh's character) i am in love with her. i love her so much. i hope you will too because she's really funny and relatable.

also, keep in mind that this movie is supposed to explain natasha's past because i feel like a lot of reviews that criticize the movie are forgetting that

damn, well all that is left to say is that i cried and that i hope you love the movie <3

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REVIEW WITH SPOILERS BELOW:

omfg guys this movie shook me. i cried multiple times. i have so many things to say!!!!1!1!

first off, critics that are saying that the whole idea of a villain in this movie is weak. i somewhat agree??? taskmaster seemed to be a lot less important than portrayed in the trailers. then again, this movie wasn't supposed to focus on hero vs. villain i think? like it literally takes place after civil war because marvel needed to have a redo on their misogynistic take of nat. but also this movie is to show us her past. if anything, the movie was hero vs. their past. taskmaster was there just because but was not the main villain.

it's cool if you disagree with me because i haven't read the comics and whatnot. i do wish that they used taskmaster better but the movie obviously had a purpose to focus on (nat and her family/backstory) so too much could've just been a distraction.

also thought it was cool that taskmaster could copy the fighting style of everyone. as i was watching it i was like 'oh, wakanda forever! captain america shield throw! black widow pose! winter soldier knife throw!"

anywhooooo, i cried the most when yelena was at the table with the fam fam and they were hurting her feelings without even realizing it. and then when she was like 'the best years of my life was fake and you didn't even tell me' i was so gone. i was dead. i really understood her in that moment and i wanted to hug her so bad omfg.

also????? i just want to know... did they teach the girls how to braid their hair in the red room? was there a class for that? everyone's hair was so fucking good lol

parts of the ending also gave me super captain america: the winter soldier vibes. like when nat lets taskmaster out from the room and she's like ya know don't fight me pls it's like steve with buck in tws. and the fight being the sky just reminded me of the helicarriers from tws. but then again, steve and nat were cool buddies so it's not weird that they became similar.

FIGHT SCENES. oh my god, action packed amazeballs. like i wasn't even expecting that. mcu has great action/fight scenes but in black widow? DAMN. what specifically amazed me in this movie is that in the past, they've downplayed the aggressiveness of fighting. but they didn't hold back for black widow. every punch, kick, and throw emitted so much power and rage, which is exactly what you'd expect coming from a bunch of russian spies. i loved that aspect so much.

THE CREDIT SCENE OH GOD. throughout the 2 hour long movie, i fell in love with yelena and i'm not even kidding. i love her so much. i just want to hug her (as stated before lol). to see her there at nat's headstone. i started crying then fricken valentina showed up. i was shocked while at the same time i was fricken like jesus then could've been a sad and touching moment for yelena. i also wonder if they meant for valentina to be introduced in black widow first or tfatws first? like which one was the original original idea? because of the bonk bonk release dates. i seriously want to know.

more onto the credit scene, the time in between yelena whistling and what SHOULD’VE been nat whistling back? longest like 5 seconds of my life. the silence was deafening. i fucking cried.

black widow is fucking great but i still wish we got to have her funeral :(

omfg i can hardly think of anything else, i am just so overwhelmed by how good that movie was. i'm going to miss natasha so much but at the same time i'm so happy that we are SO definitely going to get more of florence pugh as yelena. and yelena is such perfection i love her :) anyways, when it comes out on disney+ for free i will rewatch it a million more times :)