#and since it came up how Tobin has so many good classes I felt like drawing those

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A happy @nagamas to @luliho! The prompts were pretty fic-centric so I don't think I could've done them justice that well, but drawings of Tobin, now that I can do!

Individual Tobins under the cut:

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October/November Picks

Long time no see! So...it’s been a little bit since I’ve posted a wrap up. I had all intentions of posting one after October, but then you know life gets ahead of you and before you know it it’s Thanksgiving. Not much has changed in my viewing habits for these past two months, so I thought I’d group them together for a mega wrap up. Hope you enjoy :)

Without further ado here come some spoilers.....

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SECRET SOCIETY OF SECOND BORN ROYALS

This Disney + original movie was one of my highly anticipated watches for the fall. I am disappointed to share that it was a let down. The concept was such a cool and creative one. Having the second born in a royal family not simply be the “spare” but be the protector...with superpowers! (In a very YA way, getting their powers at a specific age.) They just should have gone about the story in a better way. I wanted more time with them learning about the powers and to make the villain stronger. Overall the acting wasn’t bad (which is good for a Disney + original), but it was just lacking. The movie was LONG and yet much did not feel like it happened. It was cool seeing Casa Loma (the castle they filmed at) as I was just there two summers ago. Sadly, I will not be watching this movie again.  

VIOLETTA SEASON 3

We all already know how pumped I was when season 3 of Violetta was released on Disney Plus in September. I couldn’t believe it after waiting so long for the second season. I really enjoyed the beginning of this season and knew we would be headed down a road where I would grow tired of the storylines. 

We have hit that point. 

Quick Violetta rant. Things I am done with:

Roxy and Fausta plot

Fran and Diego being a secret

Herman and Priscilla

Pablo not at the studio

Milton being evil

Ludmilla lying

Recently, my sister is catching up to where I am in the season, so this has pushed me to watch more. I am on episode 43 and some of the above venting has been solved, so that is super exciting. I am finding myself wanting to watch it more now, so fingers crossed it continues to get better. 

JULIE AND THE PHANTOMS

Kenny Ortega has done it again! When I first heard the premise for this show and watched the trailer on Netflix I wasn’t too sure. Then both of my sisters watched it and they wouldn’t stop talking about it, so that was a sign that I needed to watch it. Since then, I have watched the show twice and can’t stop listening to the music. THIS. SHOW. :) I get the hype. It’s just so wholesome and feel good. The characters are well crafted and the episodes go way too fast. They are the kind of characters (and cast) that make you wish you were a part of the show. I can’t wait for the next season (because there better be one). Definitely add this one to your list if it’s not on their already. 

THE OUTPOST

The Summer CW shows were pushed to the fall line up due to delays in filming of the originally planned shows. I hope this means that they’re getting a little more love this year. The Outpost deserves it, as it is currently in its third season. (I think it might have gotten a little more now that the 100 is over and the commercial aired during the 100′s last season. Maybe people heard Black-blood and decided to give it a go.) This season has seen a new threat and during the first eight episodes there’s been MANY twists and turns, making it hard for me to remember how this season started. There’s been a lot of unrest in the Outpost and changes in who is in charge. While there are some unnecessary plot-lines (like that Tobin had to be married), I’m really enjoying others. Like how important Janzo is, his relationship with Ren, more Munt and that TALON AND GARRETT FINALLY GOT TOGETHER!!! It makes me so happy and is what we deserve after these three seasons. I love how strong both of their characters are and how they are both Warriors. I hope the season ends strong. 

PANDORA

Just like The Outpost, Pandora was originally a Summer CW show that is now airing its second season. I really enjoyed the first season (like more than I was expecting), so I went in with higher hopes for this new season. Unfortunately, I have been let down so far. With the first season, there were parts that left me confused and my biggest review of this show has always been how there were gaps or moments where I didn’t know how much time had gone by. Those kind of things I could overlook, but this season the overall plot just seems weaker. I think this in part because of so many new characters. I know a lot of the season 1 cast ended their characters’ plots away from the Academy, but I wasn’t expecting them not to be a part of this season’s story. That has been a difficult adjustment. I also feel like I only understand Jax’s story and not so much about the other government/rebellion points. It’s getting a little better, but I hope it gets to be more enjoyable. 

THE SPANISH PRINCESS--SEASON 2

When I originally was creating this list I had just started this season, and felt completely different than I do right now. I just finished this season last week. Much like my above review on Pandora, The Spanish Princess wasn’t sucking me in. I had a few episodes gather on the DVR. Then once we hit episode 3 or 4 and more drama was starting/Henry was starting to show glimpses of the Henry VIII we all know, I was growing more interested. In season 2 of the Spanish Princess, we do not see a loving Catherine and Henry for long. Problems Catherine have in conceiving a boy (male heir) are one of the main focal points, as is Woolsey’s growing influence on the king. With several sub-plots this season, I specifically enjoyed learning more about Meg in Scotland (as a big Mary Queen of Scots/Reign fan, I liked seeing a portrayal of her grandmother) as well as Princess Mary Tudor (who I was unfamiliar with. I loved her and Charlie Brandon’s relationship and wish we could have gotten more.) Each week I watched this show, I found myself Googling a lot. That is always one of my favorite parts of watching a historical drama based on true events. I know right now it looks like the producers aren’t continuing with the Tudor line and might have a different part of history as their next show, but I wish they would. I’m feeling the call to watch the Tudors as it’s on Netflix and I haven’t seen it before. I want to learn more about his wives. 

BLOWN AWAY

In a complete shift from a period piece, here is another Netflix show I thoroughly enjoyed watching last month. Do you find the act of glass blowing to be extremely interesting, but you would never dream of trying yourself? Or do you like competition game shows that are not like anything else you’ve watched before? Then Blown Away might be for you! It’s a very fast watch with only a handful of episodes that are about a half hour a piece. (I honestly wished they were a bit longer because it was SO GOOD!) Each contestant is a glass blower and they get to show off their skills by competing in a specific challenge. Each episode you see someone get eliminated until the final where the winner gets a residency at Corning Museum of Glass in upstate New York. This show came out in 2019 and I am hoping a second season comes out.   

LIFE IN PIECES

This CBS comedy was one that I remember loving when it first came out. But I only remember watching the first season because then I couldn’t remember which day it was on. (It’s going to sound weird, but because I don’t watch a lot on this network I often forget it exists. We also only had a one room DVR at the time, so we couldn’t tape more than 2 things. Oh, the joys of multi-room DVR). After I finished my re-watch of Derry Girls in September, I was looking for another sitcom to re-watch. This was when I stumbled on the full series of Life in Pieces on Amazon video. (It’s free to watch with Prime.) I was so surprised to see there were 4 seasons! Since then I have been watching a good amount of episodes when I sit down to watch it. Now I’m about mid way in the second season. I highly recommend this show if you haven’t seen it before. It gives vibes of Modern Family. Very short episodes that include four storylines. The format is one that I haven’t seen done before in a sitcom.

SUPERMARKET SWEEP

The revival of the beloved game show from the early 90s is now hosted by Leslie Johns and is the best thing you should be watching on Sunday nights. If you know your grocery shopping list like the back of your hand then you are all set for this show. Leslie Johns is hilarious as are the cast of characters that are regulars in her supermarket. I think it would be a great TV show to be on and I’m not just saying that because I want one of the sweatshirts (although that would be great). If you want (another) feel-good watch, look no further! You catch up on demand. 

RE-WATCHING

ANNE WITH AN E

It’s hard to believe that we only got the third season of Anne with an E at the beginning of this year (as this year feels like its been going on forever and when I watched the third season I was in a much less stressed place). Currently, I am teaching a class involving Little Women and Anne of Green Gables. The main focus is on how these stories get adapted in recent times and include such modern plots (and sub-plots). Naturally Anne with an E is perfect for this topic (and after watching season 3 at the start of the year) was one of my major reasons for choosing this topic. (The other being Greta Gerwig’s latest Little Women.) As I’ve been planning my schedule, I’ve re-watched this show. There is something so great about watching it from season 1 all the way through to season 3. You get to watch them grow up and it’s crazy to see how young they first were. Comparing it more to the novel has been a fun time, but also analyzing it more has been great and made me appreciate it even more. With all the stress of our current situation watching this show has made me escape and feel good. (Yes, I know I’ve used that word a lot in this wrap up, but it’s true.)

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Hopefully my next wrap up isn’t as delayed. Wishing everyone a happy holiday season! 

[aeon-wolf]

Jealousy - Julie Ertz x Reader

Word Count: 2.4k+ Pairing: Julie Ertz x Reader

Anon Request: A jealous JJ because R is very affectionate with her best friend.

Other Notes: ft. Tobin as the best friend. + Was not specific if this was supposed to be established JJ/Reader or not so they’re not in this one. I may write another with established JJ/Reader later.

You knocked on the hotel door, waiting in the hallway for it to crack open. “Hey (Y/N),” Tobin said, opening the door wider so you could walk into the room. 

“Hey Tobes.” You greeted her, wandering into her room and flopping onto her bed. “Want to get lunch later?” You asked, she nodded. 

“Sure.” She agreed, sitting on the bed next to you. You shifted a bit so your head was in her lap and you were looking up at her. 

“Haven’t seen you since regular season ended, how’ve you and CP been?” You asked your best friend. Despite the 6 year age gap, she had taken you under her wing when you had joined the Thorns and she had become your best friend. 

“Things are good. It’s been nice to get away from everyone and go on vacation.” She said. You nodded, knowing she had taken the opportunity between the end of the NWSL season and the first national team camp outside of regular season to get away for a couple weeks. The two hadn’t told many people about their relationship and you were one of the lucky few that knew about it. “How ‘bout you kid? Anything interesting happening?” She asked. You shrugged, grabbing one of her hands, playing with her fingers. 

“Not really. Went home to visit my parents for a week or two before coming here.” You replied absentmindedly. You always felt calmer around Tobin, it was just the kind of energy she exuded, most of the time. And as you were often a little ball of energy, sometimes her calm demeanor was necessary.

“That’s good, I know you’ve missed them.” She said. You smiled, nodding, adjusting yourself on the bed again into a more comfortable position. 

“Yeah, nothing like my mom’s cooking. I’ve been craving it for months.” You said. She laughed. 

“You know, someday you’ll need to get me some of this world-class cooking, given how much you talk about it.” She teased. You blushed a little, hiding your face in her stomach. 

“Maybe next time.” You mumble. Tobin laughed at your embarrassment as you heard the door to the room unlock. 

“Hey, Tobes- Oh, hi (Y/N).” You heard Julie say, Tobin’s roommate for camp. You were friends with Julie in that you were on the national team together, but you weren’t super close, not like you were with Tobin. Part of the reason being that you had a crush on Julie and you were pretty sure she was not a huge fan of you. She was civil, even friendly on occasion, but more often than not, she was a bit standoffish around you and tended to keep you at arm’s length, and you respected her enough to not try to get super close to her, even though you really wanted to. 

Tobin always told you to suck it up and talk to her, but you were kind of chicken shit when it came to matters of the heart. “Hey JJ.” Tobin said, you untangled yourself from Tobin, sitting up on the bed, parroting Tobin’s greeting. 

“Didn’t mean to interrupt, I just needed to grab my headphones.” She said quickly, grabbing them from her luggage. “Going out for a jog. I’ll let you two…” She trailed off, averting her eyes from the two of you and hurrying out of the room. You frowned. 

“What was that all about?” You asked, but your friend just shrugged. 

“No idea.” 

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The next morning, the team had breakfast together before getting on the bus to the practice field. You gathered a few things onto your plate, looking for somewhere to sit. You spotted Tobin, Christen, Kelley, and Alex sitting at a table. Tobin looked up and waved you over to them. You tilted your head, their table being obviously full, but she continued her beckoning so you walked over to them. She pushed her chair out from the table, patting her lap. “Really?” You asked her. She just shrugged and nodded. 

“I’m finished already, you need somewhere to sit, and I want you to sit with us.” She justified. You looked curiously at the other three occupants of the table who just shrugged so you decided to comply, setting your plate on the table after Tobin had pushed hers to the side, sitting down on Tobin’s lap, her hands around your stomach to steady you. You dropped your sports bag on the floor next to hers. She set her chin on your shoulder, continuing on with the conversation she was having with the others. You just listened, eating the omelet you had in front of you. 

You felt a glare hit the back of your head. You turned your head to see Julie cough, dropping her head, pretending that she hadn’t been glaring daggers into your skull. You frowned, going back to your breakfast. You had no idea what you had done to her but you had to admit, it did hurt your heart a bit to think you had offended her in some way. “Hey, is something up with JJ?” You whisper to Tobin. She glanced over at the blonde who was definitely avoiding looking at the two of you. “Don’t look at her.” You hissed, snapping Tobin’s head back away from Julie. 

“Hey, I don’t know. She’s been acting weird since yesterday. I tried to talk to her before bed last night and she just ignored me.” Tobin said with a shrug. You frowned, chancing a look at Julie who was still avoiding anything in your direction. You sighed. Tobin patted your thigh. “I’m sure it’s nothing. Maybe she’s a little jet-lagged or something. Don’t take it personally.” She tried to assure you. You nodded reluctantly. 

“I guess you’re right.” 

“Or better yet, you can go over there and ask her what stick got stuck up her ass.” Tobin joked. You slapped your best friend’s shoulder. 

“How about no!” You whispered loudly. 

“Are you going to clue us into what’s going on, or are you just going to pretend we aren’t here?” Kelley chimed in and you finally remembered you weren’t alone with Tobin. 

“It’s nothing.” 

“(Y/N) has a crush on JJ.” You both answered at once and you almost slapped Tobin across the cheek. 

“What the fuck?” You exclaimed. She just shrugged. 

“It’s not news to anyone here.” She said. You frowned, looking at Alex, Kelley, and Christen who looked unimpressed by the declaration. 

“It’s kinda obvious,” Christen admitted. You groan, putting your face in your hands. 

“Great.” You said, rubbing the sides of your forehead, defeated. 

“If it makes you feel better, she doesn’t know.” Alex interjected. You looked up at her questioningly. 

“How’d you figure?” You asked but Alex shook her head. 

“Not for me to say.” She replied, not saying another word on the subject. You wanted to argue but Tobin nudged you. 

“Time to get going.” She said. You nodded, hopping off her lap, grabbing your sports bag you had dropped on the floor as the five of you headed out to the bus to practice. 

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Practice went by as expected, pretty standard stuff and before you knew it, you were walking back into the hotel. After not having worked out as much while you had been at home with your parents, practice took a lot out of you and Tobin had been nice enough to carry you on her back to your room. Her hands were hooked under your thighs as your arms wrapped around her neck and your chin rest on the top of her head. 

She pressed the up button for the elevator and waited for the lift to come down. When the doors opened, Tobin stepped in, you ducked your head a bit so you didn’t hit the top of the frame. The door was about to slide shut when a voice called out for you to hold the door. Tobin pressed the open button from the inside and doors slid open. Julie slid into the elevator, looking grateful until she saw you perched atop Tobin’s back. You could have sworn you saw a look of hurt cross her face before it was gone. 

“Thanks Tobes.” She said curtly. You frowned, but didn’t say anything. 

“Yeah JJ. Going back to the room?” She asked. Julie nodded. 

“Yeah, going out with Crystal, Alyssa, and Moe tonight.” She replied, keeping her gaze decidedly away from you, keeping her vision forward, away from the two of you. Tobin nodded. 

“Okay, well I’m dropping squirt here off in her room then I’m coming by the room too.” She said, seemingly aware of Julie’s change of behavior. The rest of the elevator ride was in silence before it dinged and the doors slid open. Julie immediately got out of the lift as if there was a swarm of bees chasing her, hung a left and headed toward hers and Tobin’s room without a word. Tobin looked up at you before getting out, but making a right towards your room. 

“What is up with her?” You ask Tobin quietly. The forward shrugged. 

“No idea. I’ll try to ask her if you want?” She offered but you shook your head. 

“No, I should find out on my own.” You say. Tobin looked surprised. 

“For real?” She asked. 

“Yeah, drop me off at your room, I’ll figure out what is going on.” You said. Tobin nodded, turning around and going back the other direction to her room where you both knew Julie would be for at least a little bit.

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Tobin let you down carefully in front of the door. “You sure you don’t want me to come in with you?” She asked. But you shook your head. 

“No. She seems okay-ish around you alone. It’s only around me that she gets like this. It’ll be better for us to clear the air. Besides, we need to get whatever this is figured out because we are on the same national team.” You justify. She just nodded. 

“Well, text if you need me. I’ll just go find Christen.” She said, patting your head before turning around and wandering back down the hall. You took a deep breath, knocking on the door in front of you. 

“Tobin, you didn’t lose your key again did- oh.” You heard as the door opened to reveal Julie in sweatpants and a sports bra. You willed yourself to not check her out even though to very desperately wanted to. “(Y/N), what are you doing here? I thought you and Tobin…” She trailed off awkwardly. 

“Listen, can we talk?” You asked. She wordlessly nodded, though not without some hesitation you noticed, opening to door to let you into the room. She gestured to sit on one of the beds which you did, your teammate sitting opposite you on the other. 

“What’s up?” She asked. You opened your mouth, then closed it again. You had been so ready to confront her about her behavior recently but now that you were in front of her, you were tongue-tied. She waited patiently for you, which you appreciated, while you found your voice. 

“Is there something wrong between us?” You finally blurted out. She looked a little taken aback. 

“What?” She asked. You sighed. 

“It’s just-” You paused, gathering your thoughts. “Ever since you walked in on me and Tobin talking yesterday, you’ve been acting weird.” You clarify. You heard Julie say something under her breath but couldn’t catch exactly what. 

“It’s nothing. Promise. I’ve just been a little stressed lately.” She said, avoiding eye contact with you. You huffed, deciding to get up and sit on the bed next to her, forcing her to look at you. 

“It seems like more than that.” You pressed. She tried to look away from you, but you rest your hand against her cheek, turning her face towards you. She didn’t fight you on it, in fact, she seemed to lean into your touch slightly. 

“I just…” Julie started. You nodded to encourage her to continue. Before you knew it, Julie shifted on the bed, closer to you and her lips were pressed against yours, her fingers wrapped around the wrist of the hand that hadn’t been pressed against her cheek. You were endlessly confused for a moment, but decided to give in to the temptation before you had to think rationally again and kissed her back, your hand dipping from her face to the back of her neck. 

As quickly as it began, it ended. Julie almost lept off the bed, away from you. “I’m sorry, that… I shouldn’t have done that.” She stammered before turning around and shutting the door to the bathroom. You sat on the bed for a moment, very confused about what just happened. But you got off the bed, walking to the bathroom door, knocking lightly. 

“JJ?” You asked, ear pressed against the door. “Are you okay in there?” You asked. You heard a slight sob from the other side of the door. “What’s wrong?” You continued, trying to get her to talk to you. 

“I shouldn’t have-” She said, clearly trying not to cry from the other side of the door. “I mean, with you dating Tobin and all-” You cut her off with a laugh. 

“Wait, you think I’m dating Tobin? That’s what this is about?” You asked. You heard a sniffle. 

“I mean, it's not hard to put the pieces together. I’m just not used to feeling jealous like this.” She said after taking a deep breath that seemed to even out her words. You shook your head to yourself, resting your forehead against the door. 

“I’m not dating Tobin. She’s my best friend, that’s it.” You assure her. 

“But…” She started but you cut her off. 

“But nothing. I... “ You paused but decided to plunge right in. “I’ve had a crush on you since we met. But you always pushed me away so I thought…” You ended up trailing off. You felt the door open under you, revealing Julie standing on the other side, her eyes slightly watery from unshed tears. 

“I always thought that you and Tobin were a thing, but when I walked in on you the other day and then this morning and evening, I thought it was the confirmation that I knew I didn’t want but thought I had to accept. I pushed you away because it felt easier.” She admitted. You smile at her, grabbing her hand in yours. 

“I mean, if you want to keep pushing me away, fine. I’ll respect that. But I’d love to take you on a date sometime.” You whispered to her. She grinned happily. 

“I think I’d like that.”  

A/N: Like I said, the prompt wasn’t specific on if Julie x Reader was established or not and I thought you could interpret it either way so I went with what I was inspired to write at the moment. I’ve got some ideas for jealous!JJ whilst she’s dating reader as well which I might write down sometime.