#and that's the reason. or one reason. i take every possible romantic connection so seriously. i can't just experiment or play around

[jinruihokankeikaku]

I just. I tried so hard to communicate clearly and respectfully. But it's such a blow to everything I've tried to be, being told that by acting and reacting in a way that I thought was appropriate, that I wasn't told was inappropriate, that I was invited to, even, I still hurt someone I care about. I want her to be happy without me and away from me. I just wish that that didn't come with my having to face yet another reminder of what it means to exist in the world as the kind of being that I am. And I wish I could have continued to live under the illusion that it's okay for me to act the way other people do. I wanted that to be reality so badly.

[astroismypassion]

Astrology observations 🌞🌞🌞

Credit @astroismypassion

🌞 Taurus Venus child in the family is known to be someone “you need a lot of money for”, they are the high maintenance of the family. They are also quite particular in how they want their things to be made, for example no homemade coffee, just Starbucks.

🌞 Aries Sun, Venus and Mars need their windows open for fresh air as often as possible. They feel as there constantly no air in the room.

🌞 Pisces Vesta women don’t compete with other women for male attention or approval ever. They also have a very “if you can steal him, then you can also have him” mentality.

🌞 Libra Vesta native has a lot of female friends.

🌞 There is a reason why Taurus Venus is actually really good at shopping (and it’s probably their favourite hobby as well). It’s because they find the best price.

🌞 I have not met a single Scorpio or Aries Moon that does not like rap, R’n’B or hip hop.

🌞 Aries Moon woman or man was often not picked as the crush or romantic interest when younger. That’s why some of them have player vibe around them when older. Because they want to know how does it feel to have options.

🌞 Also, for some reason Aries Moons often attract people that don’t want to commit or are scared of partnerships.

🌞 I noticed that Scorpio Venus often has very private partnership later with age. And the reason for this privacy was because when they were younger, their relationship was super public. Or other people got involved, had their opinions about the relationship.

🌞 I noticed Aquarius Suns really don’t have a lot committed partnerships when younger or may stay single in their younger years when their peers are dating.

🌞 Ceres being like a “second Moon sign” indicates also the traits of your own mother. But also how you might act as a parent yourself, most likely your parenting style.

🌞 Cancer Vesta is often found in a Natal chart of a native that is part of a family that has had daughters every family generation.

🌞 The beauty of having Scorpio Venus is absolutely transforming your lovers, but the downside is low self-worth and that’s when jealousy kicks in.

🌞 I think that the placement that often ends up thinking that they will stay forever alone is Aquarius Sun, Aquarius Jupiter, Sun Uranus aspects or Sun at an Aquarius degree, especially women. But the reason for this is often in younger years, they attract unserious people, that’s why they rather stay single. These people also have very high self-love! So it takes them a lot to enjoy someone else’s company.

🌞 Libra Ceres has a tendency for dramatic partnerships, they experience high highs and low lows.

🌞 Virgo or Gemini and Aquarius placement always find each other. Both live pondering on life. And often Aquarius Sun is found in a partnership with someone who has a Virgo or Gemini Moon I noticed. One celebrity example is Matthew McConaughey who has a Virgo Moon and his wife Camila who is an Aquarius Sun.

🌞 Sagittarius Mars women love a partner that is very very fun, but often end up attracting someone who doesn’t take life seriously.

🌞 I think Gemini and Virgo Venus, also Venus in the 6th house are the only people who get “impersonal” compliments, such as “I love how you take care of yourself” rather than relating something with their physical appearance, style.

🌞 Composite Capricorn Rising might experience either family supporting the connection or family being “open enemies” against the connection. Also, they deal with a lot of pregnancy scares.

🌞 I noticed Scorpio Moon or Moon in the 8th house and those with Moon Pluto aspects tend to develop feelings for whoever they spend the most time with! Because it takes them a long, long time to get truly comfortable with someone.

Credit @astroismypassion

[optimisticstudentangel]

Why side characters are boyfriend material?

Diavolo

Lord Diavolo is great for building a reliable relationship. He is one of those types who are always ready to listen to his partner and become better for himself and his lover.

He has a childish interest in everything, so you will never get bored with Diavolo. He often comes up with unusual ideas with which he is ready to occupy your time with him. Most of your dates were organized by Diavolo, he takes your meetings very seriously, thinking in advance about what you will do. For this reason, all your dates are perfect from start to finish.

Sometimes it may seem to you that the future king of the Devildom is a child in an adult body, but I hasten to refute this idea, because despite his frequent infantilism, he is always responsible at the right moments. So you can always rely on him.

In general, there is always a balance in a relationship with him. He is courteous and cheerful, passionate and soft, deep, but at the same time simple.

Barbatos

Barbatos does not need to be directed anywhere in the relationship, he himself will cope with it perfectly. Perhaps you will be able to have a helpful relationships with him, because his language of love is caring.

With him, you easily forget about the mini tasks that you had to do. He can take half of your worries to make life easier for you. Do not forget to also take care of him, because he is very pleased when you respond with the same gestures.

Also, his strong point is that he can speak out about things that concern him. In any relationship, it is important that the partners feel comfortable when discussing topics that bother them. Be sure that you can tell him about your problems, and that he will always be ready to listen to you and give you advice.

It's good to have a calm and comfortable relationship with him. Together with Barbatos, you can create a relationship where both you and him give all your all, so that your romantic connection is cozy for both of you.

Simeon

He is the greenest flag in the whole wide world. The relationship with him is perfect because he is very understanding and sensitive to your and his needs.

He read a lot of books, including romantic ones. As a model of behavior in a relationship, he took an example from the charming main characters, adding something of his own. He has been dedicating poems to you, in which he confessed his strong love to you every time.

If somehow, you felt offended by him, then he always solved the problem by discussing his mistakes. He never let you get away from him in an offended and sad state until he gets to the bottom of the problem and makes you happy again.

Simeon's strong shoulder lets you know of his boundless support. Do not be afraid to seem weak, Simeon will be happy to help you in any way he can, he will protect you.

Solomon

A relationship with him will always lead you to something new. This is the most striking feature of Solomon, which you need to get used to as soon as possible. He is a free man who loves to make choices that will give him something he did not know before.

As his mate, at the beginning it might seem to you that Solomon absolutely does not need anyone, he will find company for himself, cheer himself up, he will spend his immortal life without focusing on anyone. He doesn't depend on anyone. This is partly true, but still Solomon let you know that you are an important person in his life and he will not let you leave him so easily. Solomon will always be around, hanging around somewhere with you.

Solomon is the one who brings change with him. It's hard to find stability with him, because he loves chaos and unpredictability. Being with him for some time, you begin to understand that you yourself are gradually beginning to change, to get used to the character of Solomon. The relationship with him is like an adventure on a raging sea, which directs both of you in an unclear direction, where you eventually find your happiness. He is free as a cat who does not tolerate any kind of management in his side, but he will be happy to give you the opportunity to be his equal companion.

[armpirate]

Anti-romantic || JJk | Ch. 22

Pairings: Boxer!Jungkook x fem!reader || Enemies to lovers, neighbors

Genre: smut, angst, fluff, curse, illegal boxing, violence

Warnings: fuckboy!Jungkook x reader, smut, dirty talk, curse, mention of tarot and fate

Summary: Jungkook had always been carefree when it came to love. He always believed he was worth sharing himself with everyone, and thought it was selfish of him to ever think of keeping himself exclusive to just one person.

And maybe that was exactly what got him into the big problem he was in.

A curse that kept him away from love didn't seem an issue for him. The fact that his ex-girlfriend thought he'd be affected by the idea of the girls he slept with running away from him after sex was ridiculous. She actually did him a favor, and took a burden away from him.

At least that was what he thought at first.

He had never found himself thinking of the possibility of repeating with neither of his hook ups, because they disappeared before he was able to even think about it. But when he makes the mistake of sleeping with the sexy neighbor that lives in front of him, he finds himself hoping to get the chance for a second round every time their paths cross.

Y/n hated him the second he set foot inside the building by the way he started making her life a miserable mess for no reason. Sleeping with him was a big mistake she wasn't thinking of repeating. At least not until he came up with the excuse that she rejected him for a curse. Not only she thought he was annoying, but she was also convinced he was crazy. 

There was no way she could take him seriously.

Aprox. time of reading: 16 minutes

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Strangely, Y/n felt her body completely rested and relaxed when she woke up, only annoyed at the fact of leaving her sheets to get to work. It was the first time in a really long time that sleep made her feel as well, although the idea of Jungkook being the one behind it had her sitting quickly on the mattress with panic.

It had to be over what happened the previous night, and how he offered to help her with something that was so important for her, finally showing she could trust him.

Confusion kicked into her when she smelled something. It only took her a bit of concentration to finally distinguish the scent of toasts slowly filling the air.

It couldn't be...

The blankets flew in the air as she pushed them away to walk out of her bed, completely forgetting about the small detail that she only slept with an oversized t-shirt on and a pair of panties.

She was left confused when she found him, peeking out of the window at the height of his shoulders.

—What did I tell you about smoking in my place? —Y/n sighed, placing her hands on her hips.

—Technically, I'm outside.

—Your body is still inside, only your head is outside, and the air is throwing the smoke back inside, anyway.

—First thing in the morning and you're already calling me out —Jungkook complained, breathing out the smoke.

When he turned back to her, he was mesmerized by how beautiful and hot she looked with only that t-shirt on, and her messy hair falling all over her shoulders -although he was convinced she'd have looked better with one of his shirts on. It was the exact image that kept repeating in his head when he fantasized about living the morning after with her, before his mouth could ruin it all with an annoying comment that would set off an argument between them.

It took one light raise of her eyebrows to bring back some sense into him, having Jungkook reacting to reality right on the spot.

—Although if you're going to look like that while doing it, do it every time you want —he smirked, trying to hide how nervous and paralyzed he was.

—Well, seems like you'll be busy drooling to be a pain in the ass, so I might consider it —she shrugged, standing on her tiptoes to take a quick glance through the window that connected the kitchen to the living room—. Did you prepare breakfast?

—Oh yeah, I did —Jungkook nodded.

Before taking one step inside, he breathed in the last puff and threw the remains of his cigarette.

—That's so clean.

That comment didn't bother him in the slightest. Instead, he smiled at her while closing the window and pulling the curtains so it'd cover the inside to her place. His figure was so lean and marked under that oversized t-shirt while he lifted his arm, that she couldn't help but disconnect for a brief second.

—Relax —his lips puckered, walking to her and forcing her mind back to reality—. I prepared something because I wanted to be grateful.

Y/n saw him leave, returning back with a plate full of toasts on one hand and a brick of milk on the other. Before she could speak, he parted his lips and gasped, noticing the things he had left in the kitchen and that he needed to take out for her. Two cups of coffee.

—For your own sake, don't enter the kitchen in the next thirty minutes —he suggested—. I'll tidy it all.

—It's alright, as long as you're the one cleaning it —she added, taking a seat on the dinner table.

—Of course —he clicked his tongue funnily—. Your coffee maker is different from mine.

—It's better if you just don't tell me anything about that —she stopped him before he could continue—. If you tell me what you did, I'll imagine how the kitchen is looking and the last thing I want is leaving for work with the image of a mess in my head. So let's just not.

—Well, in that case. Coffee blew out the pot and stained the walls and...

—Stop, stop —seeing he continued his talk while smiling, Y/n stood up, bending over the table to cover his mouth with two of her hands.

—I rather be shut with a kiss —the palm of her hands made his voice sound muffled.

—What about a toast down your throat? —she suggested, returning back to her place.

—Not recommended —he grimaced—. I once almost choked on a slice of bread living alone, it was the worst minute of my life.

—No wonder you're like this. That minute without oxygen made a disaster —she slowly shook her head in disgust.

—But you like it.

—I tolerate it —she finally accepted, spreading some butter on her toast.

—That's better than hearing you blatantly deny it —he commented, satisfied—. It's an advance.

Jungkook's legs shook under the table, feeling uncomfortable with the silence that surrounded them with that one last smile she showed to wave the white flag, avoiding the bickering that would have broken their peace.

—Besides dealing with gangsters and dangerous people, what do you do in your work?

—What do I do? —she hooked her index over her mouth to cover it while she spoke— Not much. I do the article and coverages no one wants to do, basically —she shrugged—. Like the man that spent five hours stuck on a baby walker.

—Wait, Tommy Pickles was yours? —he asked.

—Tommy Pickles as in the Rugrats character? —she asked surprised— Oh fuck, that's a really good one.

Mainly because the man did look exactly like the character on that show.

—Did you watch that show, too? —Jungkook asked, surprised.

—Well, the real question is who, around our age, didn't watch that show when younger.

—You'd be surprised —he scoffed—. I remember having the vhs of the movies at home, and watching them whenever I sneaked out of school.

Y/n couldn't help but roll her eyes at that comment. It was the most predictable comment he could've said. Of course he was the type of kid to skip school as soon as his parents dropped him off for work.

—Well, I didn't really skip school, unless I was sick —she added—. But I do remember watching it whenever I was sick, eating a bunch of dunkaroos with milk, even if my belly was about to blow.

—Dunkaroos? —Jungkook tilted his head with curiosity— I know a place that sells ice cream with the flavor. I've never felt encouraged enough to try it.

—It's either the best thing on the planet, or the biggest aberration —she joked—. Either way, I'd love to try it.

—Let's go —he suggested after swallowing what he was eating—. When I pick you up, we can go straight there and then come back here.

Y/n looked at him, thinking deeply about the idea he had come up with. It was the first time they were going to be out outside with something that didn't involve boxing, in a neutral environment with no other reason than to spend time together.

And it was his idea.

—It's an idea —she nodded.

—You can just say yes —his eyes looked at her over the curve of the cup, while he lifted it up to drink the remaining coffee inside.

—Well, yes —she chuckled, looking away—. I doubt I'll have too much work today either, so I'll probably be done before six.

—Okay, so I pick you up at six. Will you send me the location?

—Yeah —she assured him.

It was a date? Jungkook felt strange at the sensation that meeting was causing him, the uneasy feeling on his stomach and the sudden excitement when she agreed to meet up with him for no other reason than to spend time with him, to do a plan that he himself suggested. The most likely scenario was that it was caused only over something as simple as finally getting something he never thought he would. Y/n had been a difficult one, and all those newe feelings were probably new different types of satisfaction related to his awaited and deserved win against her pride.

That was it.

—Is there something wrong? —she was encouraged to ask.

For a whole minute, Y/n saw the way Jungkook's eyes got lost in one spot of the table in concrete, with his lips suddenly dropping the smile that was adorning his face and pushing the subtle dimples on his cheeks to show off.

—No, no —he rushed to answer—. I was just... Being me. You know, the weirdo you love to hate.

He felt scared of his own laugh while he tried to play it cool, cringed at the snort he let out while he got up from his chair and ran to escape her. He had never ever heard that type of ugly smile on him.

Y/n was left there, seeing him walking to the door and exiting while he waved his hand in the air, letting it get closed behind him.

It wasn't like she had an attentive control on his schedule, but she knew Jungkook left for work later than her. It didn't escape her attention how he'd get out at the same time, and then spend a few more minutes inside the building, pretending to be fixing his motorbike.

Two knocks on her door got her out of guard, confused at who could be calling so early, only to find Jungkook with his lips pressed against one another, while his teeth played with his lip ring, walking past her to enter her house again.

—I didn't have to leave yet.

Y/n looked around while closing the door, shocked by the slow change in attitude on him. Whether he was on medication, or boxing started showing its consequences, she wasn't the one to complain about it.

She didn't take long to leave, jumping at the realization of how late it was for her when she checked the time on her phone.

Jungkook only saw her running to her room, and coming out of it completely clothed, while also running back out after waving goodbye at him.

And time never went by as slowly for him as it did that day.

The hardest he thought about his plans, the longer the hours were, and the biggest Jimin teases were. He could only take mental notes of all those jokes, and pay back to his friend for them as soon as he got the chance to do so. And as much as he wanted to get back at JImin for that, it was more than obvious that he found himself as ridiculous as his friend did -well, probably even worse. Because, even if Jimin joked about it, he still rathered seeing him as lost and excited over that new feeling than that fake confident facade that he only used to attract uninteresting girls.

It was a new version of Jungkook that he'd need to work on.

—Why don't you leave earlier? —Jimin commented, not lifting his eyes from the notebook.

—I'll pick her up from here.

—Don't be lame. This is your chance with her —he tried to convince him—. Use your shampoo at home, shave and dress better than with those old clothes.

—You're acting as if I wanted to win her —he scoffed—. I don't.

—Your choice —his friend shrugged—. All I'm saying is that it's a bit dumb for you to stay here doing nothing, when you could use your time better.

Jungkook took a few minutes to process his words, playing with his lip ring on his tongue while he looked around.

—I'll leave earlier, but because I want to do some things... yeah.

—Sure.

There was no point in trying to fool Jimin, considering he had known him for over a decade. And he was also awful at lying, especially since he lost so much practice throughout the years.

Time went by faster when he arrived at her place, casually meeting up Roger right when he was about to make his way past their landing to take his daughters to one of the several extracurriculars they did. That was the last sign he needed to know that it was going to be a good day, he was lucky enough.

—Do I leave you my keys in case you need them?

—No, it's alright —he assured him—. I won't come out unless it's to leave for good to pick up Y/n, so they won't be necessary.

—Good then —Roger nodded, opening the door for him—. Have a nice evening.

—You, too.

With a new feeling of satisfaction by how things were evolving that day, and coming out for him, Jungkook smiled and tilted his head, undressing himself slowly and humming songs while swinging his head in the air.

And his high was only interrupted when the lights turned off, leaving him in the dark before he could even get in the shower.

Jungkook lost count of how many times his shinbone collided against the furniture that turned invisible while his eyes tried to get used to darkness, trying to find his phone on the coffee table where he had left it, to be able to light up the flashlight. It was obvious it was something temporary, due to how old the building was -which was the same reason why he was in Y/n's house instead of staying on his own.

His tongue clicked in exhaustion when he saw nothing weird on the panel, thinking that probably it had something to do with the big panel in the meter room -which wasn't the first time it gave a problem, without Y/n sneaking her hand on it.

He left his phone on the small cabinet she had for the keys, tying his towel tighter and stepping outside her place while leaving her door half opened -just enough for it not to close while he was outside. And, considering it'd be something fast, he didn't even think of getting fully dressed to check that small detail.

He wished he had.

At some point while returning from fixing the sudden problem on the panel, his towel got stuck on the railing, falling back down from the first floor, and leaving him completely naked in the middle of the building.

It was easy: going downstairs quickly, and getting his towel back. But the sound of a door unlocking got him rushing to the third floor, with the only hope to step inside her place and forget about that uncomfortable moment, finding the door completely locked in front of him.

He could feel the exact moment his blood went cold and fell to his feet while he tried to push it, thinking anything would change with a movement that barely made the door move.

He was fucked, and there was no one he could run to for help. So he tried to go downstairs again, finding no trace of his towel on the ground floor, not even on the corners. It was gone.

Hearing voices again, Jungkook rushed back to the meter room, hiding himself there until people stopped coming and going. His head almost banged against the door of the small room out of desperation, unable to understand how it all went south so quickly, and so bad.

The only thing he could use to cover himself were the two dirty rags in that same place, tying them together by the corner to make them fit his hip and rush back up to wait for her by her door. Although he didn't know it'd make him feel so ridiculous until his ringtone started blasting through her door, announcing her several calls and confirming him that he was ruined if she saw him that way.

Y/n was annoyed, regretful of ever trusting him on picking her up, but even more on giving him a second chance when she should have known he wasn't someone she could trust. It was so obvious he was going to pull a trick on her, yet she still fell for his cute act over a rusty breakfast.

She was looking forward to that afternoon, it actually excited her to think about seeing Jungkook out of his comfort zone and in an area she had never seen him before.

Only for it to be ruined. Not to mention she could've been home earlier, yet she got back home two hours later because she kept waiting for him to show up.

Although those thoughts didn't take long to disappear from the back of her head when she took the last step to her house, seeing Jungkook half naked, with his head against the wall while he sat on the step next to her door. It didn't take her much thought to guess what happened, the moment she saw the door closed and his lost stare she knew what the reason was.

Jungkook didn't dare to look at her. He knew what were the first words coming out of her mouth, and he didn't need her to light the dangerous wick that was so close to the bomb.

—How long have you been here? —she asked, rushing to find her keys— Oh god, you must be so cold.

Her attitude shocked him more than he'd have liked to admit, feeling completely weak at how soft and caring she was being with him.

—Four hours.

—Four...? —her tongue clicked, shaking her head as she opened and let him come in first— Why didn't you ask for help?

—Who? Roger left and took your keys with him, I don't know your phone number, and it isn't a good plan to show off in front of anyone's house like this? —he pointed at himself.

Y/n finally noticed the old rags, with two knots at the edge of his hips.

—What are you wearing?

—I had to improvise —he admitted—. And don't hold back, laugh. I can see you're dying to.

—How could I? —she shook her head— Why don't you go get dressed though? And you can continue telling me how you ended up like this.

Y/n could've laughed when he told her how he was stuck outside because he was too dumb to remember to carry his phone with him, or how he was so careless to go outside with no clothes on other than a towel -which didn't tie well around his hip since the very beginning. It was a disaster. But she only smiled, biting her lip, while her expression gave away all the laughs she was holding back, to cover them up with comments to make him feel better, after he returned to her completely clothed after a shower.

—Look at the positive side —she tapped his arm—. None of the old ladies saw you. Imagine if they had confused you with Tarzan?

—So funny —he mocked back.

—It's a funny story you can tell your children —she suggested—. "The time I was left out in the cold, trying to survive with two rags and a big ego" —she exaggerated the movements of her hands to simulate a title.

—It was a really bad time.

—I can imagine —she assured him—. You should remember my phone number though.

—Why?

—Are you seriously asking why? —her eyes squinted with challenge.

—Nevermind.

He hadn't ever learnt a phone number, only his father's -and it was because he was eight, and he didn't have a phone to check numbers in case there was an emergency.

—Just in case you forget your phone inside again, and you need something.

—I have a really bad memory —he chuckled.

—Then write it down somewhere.

Y/n looked around, glancing at the thin pen lying somewhere on the coffee table. She first tried to make sure it worked while drawing on the napkin she had in front of her, only to turn to him again, holding his hand by the wrist without telling him anything first.

—You insist so much on how the brain works better through memories, so let's create this annoying one so your brain connects this with my phone number.

—That's actually... dumb —he cackled.

Jungkook tried to fight how goot her fingers felt while holding his hand, with the tip of the pen feeling soft on his palm with each number she noted down. It also made him dizzy feeling her so close, losing control over his body as it kept moving forward in her direction.

—I'm really sorry for making you wait —he whispered.

—I think... —she hawked— I think you had enough with being stuck outside. It's a good excuse —nervousness made her words sound weak and shaky, losing the aim of the joke.

—I'm still sorry. I was looking forward to it.

The second her eyes fell to his lips, she knew she was losing at whatever game they were playing.

Her body moved out of her control, slowly closing her eyes before she felt the contrast of soft and harsh when their lips linked together. It wasn't the crazy and passionate type of kiss they had been used to since they knew each other. It was slow, it was deep, it was intimate, a moment only between the two of them and their racy heart beatings.

And that scared Jungkook.

Before Y/n could even think of opening her mouth to take the next step, he moved back, breaking the kiss.

—I think it'll be better if we go to sleep.

There was no way he said that, at nine. He was sending her to bed, when he had the chance to take her beyond what he could even imagine.

And that confused Y/n.

—Right —she nodded, slowly dragging her body away from him—. It was a crazy day.

He didn't know how he controlled himself not to run behind her when she picked her jacket from the backrest, with a clear look on her face that showed how she wanted more. He had it done, yet he rejected the chance for no clear reason. 

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[musicalmoritz]

do u hc any character on the aro/ace spectrum?

I love this question!! Unfortunately since TBHK is so heavily focused on romance, I don’t have many. Ofc aroace ppl can still date but fandoms tend to ignore the nuance of that statement and put them into relationships without considering what that means for them. I like to look at it a bit deeper because aroace headcanons do have some importance to me. My sister is aroace so every time I see a headcanon for a character being aspec I have to let her know lol. So before I get into this list I just wanted to say to any aroace ppl who see this, I love ya’ll, ya’ll are doing great <3

Nobody murder me, I’m going to explain. Typically I’m not a fan of aroace villains bcuz the trope has some nasty implications. That doesn’t mean no villain character can ever be headcanoned as aroace but I need some very good reasons before sticking with a headcanon like that. And for Tsukasa, I have my reasons!! A lot of fans tend to agree that he shouldn’t be in a relationship with anybody and that used to really annoy me because I don’t like the whole “this character is clearly mentally ill therefore they get no love” thing. I know it goes deeper than that with him being generally abusive but still. Eh. There are people with disorders that make them bad partners and those people are still very capable of getting therapy and improving. Plus most fans who say that claim to love toxic ships to like???

I’m not really a fan of any Tsukasa ships tho (I used to crack ship TsuAoi but those days are over) so I figured I would actually put some effort into giving a reason as to why he doesn’t do relationships. Rather than go the whole “he could hurt other people” route, I wanted to focus more about how Tsukasa himself would feel about dating. And to be honest? I don’t think he’d like it! He’s definitely interested in relationships as a concept but I don’t think he’s the type to take them seriously. I try to use this headcanon to humanize Tsukasa rather than demonizing him like a lot of people do with aroace villain headcanons. Love is very important to him on a platonic level but romance just isn’t his thing. And it creates a nice contrast in fics between him and characters whose lives center so much around romance. My sister actually is the one who introduced me to this hc and every aroace hc she has is law so I abide by it lmao

This one is way more recent but it makes so much sense to me. If you want to talk about characters who are more realistically potentially aroace, Tsuchigomori has never expressed the desire for a love interest in canon. When most adult male characters are single in fiction it’s seen as a problem (at least in a comedic sense), but with Tsuchigomori none of the characters question it. I feel like he has some level of interest in romance, maybe demiromantic?? But overall romantic attraction isn’t something he experiences easily

This one is more based on vibes and me hunting down every TBHK character that doesn’t have an arc connected to romantic attraction. I don’t think he realized it when he was alive because the people in his village didn’t talk about asexuality/aromanticism much. Maybe he thought he was gay but that didn’t quite feel right because his disinterest in women extended to everyone. He seems like the type to love being surrounded by people and be generally very personable, so his platonic relationships are very important to him. Just no romance

I know you specifically asked for aroace characters but I 100% see this man as demiromantic, and maybe demisexual too. Possibly completely asexual, though leaning more towards the positive side of the spectrum (or just neutral). Emotions don’t come easily to this man so love is a complicated subject but I do believe he’s capable of loving people romantically, just under specific circumstances and not in the traditional sense

I hope you liked these headcanons!! I’ve seen some others that interest me too. I once wrote a Sakuhiko request where they were both aroace and queer platonic, that was very fun. I’ve also seen both the Minamoto brothers written as asexual which is cool to me. Tbh I’m open to most types of headcanons unless I see one that inexplicably gives me the ick…but even then I mind my business bcuz I don’t have to agree with every headcanon I see. I may not have many aroace headcanons for TBHK but I have more for other fandoms, completely unrelated but I could write a whole essay on why Jean Valjean is aroace lol

[matan4il]

Hi, I’ve seen some gifs of that Thai show, but are those two actors together in real life too?

Hi lovely Nonnie!

Oh wow, I did not expect an ask about Kinnporsche The Series / Mileapo, but I probably should have since I went off a bit in the tags of that gifset reblog, didn't I? XD Please never take me too seriously whenever I claim two specific individuals have invented love, I'm just joking around. Unless I'm talking about David and Jonathan, because they totally did. ;p

But if I'm to try and answer seriously, I would say that officially, the last time either Mile or Apo have addressed the issue of their romantic status, they both said they're single (Mile in Aug 2022, Apo in July 2021 if I'm not mistaken). Of course, that's also the response I would expect from them if they were together. Because just like there are opposite sex couples who meet on the sets of movies and TV shows, and fall in love or just have an affair, there are same sex couples who go through the same thing. The difference is that society (and the entertainment business even more so) is still so homophobic, that these same sex couples often can't come out. I mean, if opposite sex couples sometimes feel they need to keep it to themselves, and we only find out about their romances decades later, like in the case of Jane Seymour and Christopher Reeve (if we find out about them at all), then imagine how much harder it is for same sex couples who fall in love as co-stars... (or even when there's a same sex celebrity couple, period)

Other than Mile, Apo and the people they trust, no one really knows if Mileapo actually are a couple and have to be closeted, or if they're just truly the best of friends who bonded so much as co-stars on the set of KPTS that their behavior is hard to distinguish from the way lovers act towards each other. We also have to take into account that they're from Thailand, and the cultural norms for how men are allowed to interact can be very different. Especially when we remember that they starred in a BL (gay themed show) together, and the norm for that is heavy fan service. I AM convinced that even then, their bond runs deeper than fan service, especially since the original production of KPTS was canceled, and the production company that was set up instead explicitly said it would not require fan service. Plus, this company was co-founded by Mile to save KPTS and give Apo his second chance to shine as an actor, after he had been previously bullied by homophobes into leaving the acting world. So yeah, I have every reason to believe their connection is real.

And the fact that this is a part of their unhinged story (that they met briefly as models 7 years before they auditioned for KPTS, that they obviously thought the other one is an attractive man and remembered each other all of these years, that Mile watched Apo's shows, that they re-connected at the auditions and seem to have been inseparable since, for over 2.5 years now, that they fought together for KPTS to be made and then gave us on screen an astounding love story, that they chose to go on working together on their next projects, including the upcoming queer film Man Suang, and continue to hang out even outside of their busy schedule together) brings us to what is most meaningful to me about them. Whether their bond is romantic or platonic, it's clearly so deep that I wouldn't hesitate to call them soulmates. They love and care for each other, support one another, and I think they healed each other in ways that make me feel soft and happy to know that such love exists in the world. So I'm going to continue rooting for them, and possibly joke about it like I know that they're a couple, because in a very profound sense of the word, even if it's not romantic, they are.

This was probably way too long, my apologies. Okay, have a Mileapo being in sync gif just to make it a bit better...

Have a good day! As always, my ask tag. xoxox

[briebysabs]

I want to talk about vnc chapter 12/episode 7

Why? Because I need to finally rant so just bare with me *inhales* WHAT THE SHIT IS THIS I DON’T THINK WE LOSE OUR MINDS ENOUGH

I almost want to go panel by panel bc I still can’t believe this chapter exists. When I’m seriously interpreting/analyzing something in a series I try to look from an objective POV. Basically I push aside my shipper heart to see what the author is trying to do canonically. But every time I go back to this specific chapter, the only thing I get out of it is that Noé is going to fall in love with Vanitas. And for the first time, I feel like this is a possibility that could actually happen and that’s crazy. So okay let me go slowly bc what?!!!

First of all, the chapter frames Noé, Vanitas, and Jeanne in certain perspectives quite oddly. The anime does too so that’s why some believe Noé likes Jeanne instead. Which kinda doesn’t make sense for a number of reasons. Now there can definitely be some vampiric connection between the two.

But in terms of romantic interest, it doesn’t add up. Hell we’re 40 + chapters ahead of this one and I can count on my fingers how many lines they’ve said to each other. So if Noé liked Jeanne, it definitely would’ve come back into play by now. After Vani and Jeanne run off, Noé goes after them immediately. And given we’ve seen how fast he is, it’s most likely he heard and also saw their encounter. Meaning Noé knows 1) the uncertainty of Jeanne being a curse-bearer or not 2) her deal with sucking only Vanitas’ blood.

Now mind you, this was 44 chapters ago and Noé still has not told anyone this. Going back to him being good at keeping secrets but that’s it’s own topic. Then he gets this sad look on his face. Now what he ends up telling Domi is the truth. And I want to be more clear on this. I do not think at this point in the story Noé loves Vanitas. It’s more so how this chapter ends is what leaves me stunned but we’ll get there. Plus the fact that Domi, till now, thinks Noé likes Jeanne IS VERY PROOF THAT’S NOT THE CASE.

So when you do the process of elimination, Vanitas is the only logical answer!!! And this freaking line. This is a strong statement for someone whose only upset about a missed opportunity to taste some blood.

His heart was in pain. WHAT THE FUCK

But that’s the thing. Noé doesn’t lie. But he omits A LOT. It also can be that he just doesn’t fully understand so his mind jumps to the obvious conclusion. But if he does think there’s more to it, Noé didn’t tell Domi. Now we get the real meat of it all. Oh my lord so Noé poses the question: Why don’t Vanitas dance with Jeanne? And Vanitas gives the excuse that he’ll accidentally step on her. We later find out he can dance just fine, so perhaps a part of him is already giving distance. Not willing to be close to Jeanne beyond teasing.

Now...MOCHIJUN DID NOT HAVE TO DRAW IT LIKE THIS. She could’ve had Noé smiling and pull Vanitas in to dance without any close-ups. She could’ve made it a silly moment but no, we are meant to take this scene seriously

I’ve noticed Noé has a number of scenes that there’s a small panel to the side where his eyes are covered. And I think a lot of the time it was a moment involving Vani. It gives off the impression that Noé is feeling something the author doesn’t want to make obvious.

And then we get the fucking line. Let’s say I’m reading this all wrong. The fact that mochijun has her two male protagonists dancing together as one asks ‘what is love?’ Is proof that she is at the very least, not unwilling to go there. LIKE DO WE KNOW HOW WILD THIS REALLY IS? I truly believe the fandom accepted this moment way too casually.

Noé asking almost contemplative what Vanitas sees in Jeanne. Remember he knows Vanitas wants Jeanne to suck only his blood. He is confused why Vanitas suddenly gravitates to Jeanne. Vanitas lists his reasons, one that includes that she’ll never love him back. Noé is rightfully confused by this but Vanitas states that she doesn’t have to love him back. If mochijun wants to go the romantic route for Noe’s ‘love’ IT WILL BE EXACTLY THIS. Because if she goes the romantic direction. First and foremost, I will have the highest respect for this woman bc I know she must’ve entered a battlefield for that to happen. But more so, if my interpretation of all this is right. Noé may never tell Vanitas. Think about it.

Noé believes Vanitas loves Jeanne. So out of kindness for Vani’s happiness, he wouldn’t say anything. That’s just the type of person Noé is. But also, the amount of effort, time, and vulnerability it took for Noé to get as close as he is with Vani. You think he’s going to risk jeopardizing ALL of that? And that’s the tragedy and beauty of it all. Vanitas doesn’t have to know that Noé loves him. No one has to know. But if again, this possibility is canon, we the audience know it’s going to be a inevitable regret down the line.

Finally the chapter concludes with future Noé narrating how this feeling will be a mystery for quite some time. I’d like to point out how Vanitas didn’t dance with Jeanne in fear of stepping on her toes but Noé does exactly that to him. Honestly my second favorite chapter. It felt like seeds were being planted for them to sprout into fruition later on. So many little details felt purposeful and it was the moment I really believed in vnc’s writing.

[aqua-dan]

I’m sorry for like constantly filling up your inbox with question but I’ve figured out what Roy and Garth’s little misunderstandings were so you don’t have to answer that ask.

I also would like to admit that I think that I’m kind of a Roy.

Bare with me…

I often trash on my friends at any given opportunity. Any opening for a snide remark, any mean comment I could possibly think of in two seconds. If it’s clever and witty then I’ll squeeze it in and for any other person what I’m doing is seen as mean and for a while… they also considered me as rude.

I never really realized that I was actually overstepping someone’s boundaries. This is more geared to one specific person and I felt like really bad about it… because… the whole reason I was being like that in the first place is because I like them and I want to be close to them…

Like I considered them different from everyone else - I felt like I related to them and I felt like they could understand me - like they could understand the worst parts of me and if they over time got conditioned to being around me even when I’m like that then they could be the type of person who I can show all my ugly to as well.

It’s like weird - I don’t know how to describe it. In my head I seriously think that what I’m doing is like extremely and so obviously affectionate and caring. It’s like me insulting them is actually the most hilarious thing in the world because me thinking low of them would be the biggest joke to end all jokes… because I don’t think low of them - I really like them and I thought that was obvious.

I guess it’s easier to show that in a special little game made for them then it is to do it in a normal way because if I do that I’ll be showing my ass because if I was affectionate in a normal way and they didn’t like me then it’d kind of crush me and if I do it this way and they still like me than perhaps it’s mutual.

God, to think when they communicated to me that they didn’t think we were close enough for that then I felt like a damn idiot because I felt closer to them than literally anyone else. :(

It’s very twisted but my POINT is that lowkey Roy probably really likes Garth if my situation at all resembles that.

Ah, classic preschool bs, if he’s mean to you for no reason than it means he likes you but it is very true.

I think that people don’t understand RoyGarth because they refuse to see the implications. It’s not a bad or confusing ship at all. It’s misunderstandings and if they truly hated each other’s guts its not like that will ever effectively take away from the quality of the ship.

What Roy does for Garth is almost inherently affectionate and almost romantic seen through the right lenses.

Sorry for the tangent. This isn’t me venting AT ALL by the way - I’m just trying to connect Roy’s behavior to something and I know myself better than anyone so!

Hey! No worries, anon! I actually LOVE getting asks, and I'm always super appreciative for every one I get! I'm sorry also that I'm so slow to answer them. I get so nervous answering things sometimes because I don't want to say the wrong thing. I've been known to go and re-read whole series just in case so I can give the best response I can. But that does mean that sometimes asks sit around for a bit... oops. This ain't about me though, so!

Thank you genuinely for sending this! I think it's a really interesting take on this whole thing from someone who has clearly analyzed their own actions/feelings, and gives us a perspective that we may not otherwise see.

I do think it's really intriguing, both in real life and in fiction, how differently two people can view something and how actions can be interpreted/misinterpreted.

Again, thank you for being willing to share this! (And as a side note, I still am planning on answering your other ask anyway, but maybe as a comprehensive look at Roy and Garth's interactions)

[marshmallowprotection]

You know?... not too long ago I saw some posts on Twitter talking about Saeran in general. They were basically claiming that he was the worst written character in Mystic Messenger because of the fact that there were so many versions of him, as if the writers didn't know what to do with him and/or just rewrote the character to please a part of the fandom that wanted him as a possible partner and make profit as the only end even if it "ruined him". Concluding that, Unknown as the original Saeran was the best and the real one while the other Saeran/Ray from another story ruin his essence and they shouldn't exist. Fuck, look I love Unknown with everything for god sake but it saddens me to have read those posts not because they don't like the Saeran/Ray from another story, ok I respect that, it's their opinion, but what I don't like is that they say that loving more or just loving the other versions of Saeran is wrong and that's why Cheritz doesn't release more Unknown/SE Saeran content (I pray to heaven to see SE Saeran again in a title image or some DLC, I don't give up hope but I understand that bringing out romantic content with them is tricky and that's why most of the time Saeran or Ray appear nowadays for the romantic theme with MC. I for one don't mind if I don't get anything romantic out of it because I get it but like many others I enjoy Unknown's character and will take anything I get from him). I'm not saying they have to change their minds and like the character within Another Story but I would ask for respect for the people who do enjoy him there and the reasons why that is the case. I appreciate everyone but all the Saerans in the game, they are all amazing, you get to connect deeply with some of them, I may love one more than another but they are still amazing and deep in their own way. Seeing them, understanding them, the way they deal with situations, how they struggle and how they will move forward with a different perspective. I love them all for who they are and the message they each convey to the player.

I'm very grateful to have many Saeran and to see how they develop in different realities with or without MC. Saeran in general is a complex and deep character with so many layers to peel back to discover who he really is.

Anon, the best advice I can readily give you is to block people who post things that upset you. The block button is a handy dandy tool, not just when it comes to people who are genuinely malicious but in the case of people who just annoy you for whatever reason.

Fandom experiences are a lot better when it isn't spent feeling dread and shame over things that others don't like that you do. You're allowed to like a different thing from someone else and share how those things make you feel, but not everybody has to talk to you to agree/disagree. Literally, once you think in the realm of curating your time and energy to feel a better way for you, it's enjoyable to be in all of these spaces.

I love Saeran, too. I love Unknown, SE Saeran, Ray, Suit Saeran, VAE Ray/Saeran, and GE Saeran. The layers that compound Saeran Choi as a person are so compelling to me. I've loved him since 2016. I'm out writing stories focused on every facet and face because there's just so much to explore and be in awe of.

He's complicated! The amount of time it takes to study him and figure him out takes a long time, and media literacy goes far if you're trying to figure him out. You don't have to like him. Any of his parts. You can like a few and dislike others. You can enjoy all of him, too. You're not being forced to like a specific Saeran. Literally. Just go for the content you want and don't bash the other stuff. You don't have to like it, but don't be rude in spaces where the people who do like it are!

Seriously, we're on Earth for a short time. Don't spend most of it hating things if you can help it.

[alyjojo]

Love Reading 💐- June 2023 - Aquarius

Singles:

Overall energy: The Chariot

How you will meet: 6 Wands

How they will treat you: 2 Pentacles rev

Long-term Potential: King of Pentacles rev

Oracle: Give that shit up 💯

You’ve tried with this person before, they’re someone from the past, they come back around after freeing themselves from something that’s kept them stuck, trapped & tied down, feeling victorious about that and ready to celebrate with you. You are extremely patient with this person, you give them everything you’ve got, very generous and understanding of their situation. With Similar Values here, you know that deep down, you both care most about the same things, or you think so, you could see yourself in them a little bit, it’s why you’re patient with them. And they just *cannot* get their shit together, everything is too much for them, you’re too much for them. Because you’re Queen of Pentacles here, you’ve got life handled and can multi-task through everything without needing anyone’s help. You’re managing to do everything you need to do, plus help them out with whatever they need too. Long term, you’re letting this one get away and not even caring about it. They can’t handle anything, can’t make up their mind, don’t even know what they really want. They’re intimidated by you, because you do. And apparently they lie every day too, boi/girl bye just bye✌️

Messages -

Their side:

- I have to figure out what I want.

- I lie all day, every day 🤥

Your side:

- KARMA

- Similar Values

Signs you may be dealing with:

Capricorn, Scorpio, Taurus, Libra, Cancer & Leo

Couples:

Overall energy: 5 Pentacles

Current: 8 Wands

Challenge: 9 Swords

How they feel about you: The Star

How you feel about them: The Emperor & Knight of Cups

Outcome: 8 Cups

Curious energy. You’re getting messages from some outside person, and ultimately deciding to leave it behind. Could be a 3rd party to a romantic relationship, but I don’t get that. I get more than one person, several, in a competitive role. This is more like when you’re dating someone your whole family hates, or you know they would for some reason or another. How they feel about you is The Star & 10 Cups rev, nodding towards family again. Either someone is hoping and wishing you’ll leave a family dynamic (per messages), or they see you as trying to heal one. It’s possible someone is married/deeply involved (likely you) and some outsider wants that to change. Leave them behind for me 😵‍💫 You’re like um, no. Not immediately, but ultimately, and after a lot of stressing out about the situation.

Initially, you’re happy to be hearing from this person, you two hit it off well, The Sun is happiness, 8 Wands is rapidly moving back and forth communication, you feel really good about it, they make you happy. You’re confused about the whole thing and don’t give it much thought, romance isn’t here at all, you’re just happily chatting. The challenge though is 9 Swords. STRESS. Fear. Worry. It’s like at first you’re throwing caution to the wind for a chat, and then they take it seriously or say something that freaks you out (clearly). You don’t know what to say, you’re worried about a lot of things. If this is a 3rd party to a relationship, that would explain it. How do I explain this? It’s just chatting, but it could seem like more, or they make it more. and you’re not about that. 5 Pentacles, what you’re abandoning is “fighting”, conflict, any outside competition, or this connection for the sake of keeping a romantic relationship outside of this connection in tact.

This could also be a committed relationship where messages have been found and hell has been raised over this. Or will be. I don’t actually see any romance here though, no Ace of Cups, no Devil, no 3 Swords. It’s like proactively deciding this isn’t a good idea, and just ending the problem before it’s a problem. This could also be issues within your actual family and them trying to get involved in your relationship. Take it however it resonates, outside people are causing problems. Or have the potential to.

You feel The Emperor about them, so either they’re married, you are, or neither is and you’re having to set boundaries over romantic actions and planning, because no. Maybe something is said that alludes to that. I don’t know if you actually say anything out loud though, 4 Cups is not making a decision, and your outcome is potentially just going ghost 👻 If this situation has caused problems in your relationship, they see you trying to heal this and laying down the law on what’s acceptable and what’s not…though you didn’t do that initially and that’s probably the issue. Outcome for June, moving away from fighting, outside interference or influence, and any stress & drama that comes with it in order to heal the connection between you.

Some of you may be repairing a relationship with a paternal figure in your family, due to illness or conflicts, in which case your person sees you healing that, and there could be issues between you popping up over less together time and more family interference. Leaving behind any drama with 5 Wands causes is your shared goal. If communication is the issue, or news coming in possibly, just take things one day at a time, and let your partner into your head a little because they mostly seem supportive 💚

Messages -

Their side:

- I love to surprise you.

- I want to grow with you.

Your side:

- Curvy boy/girl

- I won’t leave my family for you.

Oracles -

All blissed out and nowhere to go 💅🏽

The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off 💯

Their side: Be aware that sorrow can shape your soul like fire forges a sword.

Your side: Face your fears. When you do, you’ll realize that they’re not real, but only what you’ve created.

Signs you may be dealing with:

Aquarius, Pisces, Libra, Gemini & Leo

[kyofsonder]

Find the Word 3

I’ve been tagged by several people over the last month to find select sets of words in my WIPs. This time, I’ll find a set of words from @crypticcodexcreations, who tagged me awhile back. Thank you for the tag, and the chance to play this game again!

My Words: riveting, important, correct, halt, light

I’ll Tag: @late-to-the-fandom, @writewithfire, @i-can-even-burn-salad, @dumbthunder, @moondust-bard, @junypr-camus, @did-i-do-this-write, and as always anyone who wants to join in can use the following words and say I tagged them!

Your Words: false, side, tension, fade, worth

As always, I’m not sure how long this will get so I’ll put the actual excerpts under this cut.

I didn’t find riveting, so here’s a fun fact:

My current NaNo WIP takes place in a group of worlds collectively known as Ait'kulith, where several deities governing fate/destiny have given humans indicators to help them find their soulmates. On Ait'kulith 1B, that indicator is the voice. Hearing and deafness work normally for all other sounds, but speaking voices can only be heard between people who are connected by fate. You can hear yourself speak or sing, your fated connections speak or sing, and a small number of special exceptions can sing to the whole world but not speak outside their own fate. As a result, signed languages are the default and entertainment has taken on a slightly different form from what it is on an Earth world. For example, movies are usually either signed or "false captioned" – a term that means the actors are speaking their lines, the script comes up as subtitles on screen, and everyone has to suspend disbelief to pretend they can hear words that are actually silent to them. It's a controversial way to shoot a movie, but it's exciting and compelling to those who enjoy its fantastical reality of a world where everyone speaks without any fate-related caveats at all.

I found important in my novel WIP “To Be Honest”:

"The Island," some call him. Apparently, it's an allusion to the way he's supposedly "stranded" between places he could reasonably call home. Loyalty is the most important, the most sacred value of circle witches and it's expected that every witch is strictly loyal to the family who shares their blood. All clairvoyant Renners are loyal to their fellow clairvoyants, consulting each other about their prophecies and making decisions as a family based on the things they've predicted. All empathetically manipulative Shepherds are loyal to their fellow empaths, keeping each other's magic in check so that the family's affairs run smoothly. An empathetically manipulative Renner, following the examples of his elders and peers, should be loyal to... which side?

I found correct in my short story WIP “Kiyo”:

"I didn't mean that," I correct myself with a lie, hearing that heavy feeling in my quiet self-admonition, "You can do whatever you want, Kiyo." I make sure to use her name, too. Whether it's to show her she's seen as more than a supposedly non-sentient plant or to show I'm taking my own words seriously, either way it works. I think. She uncurls some of her vines. Disentangles them from each other. I think it's like a human sighing and letting go of the tension in their shoulders when they hear something reassuring.

I didn’t find halt either, so here’s another fun fact:

In Ait'kulith 1B, it's possible to stop hearing your fated voices. Your romantic soulmate's voice might gradually fade as your relationship deteriorates, your true family's voices might suddenly go silent when fate realizes you're meant to be somewhere else, your platonic soulmate might try to talk to you after years apart and find their voice no longer reaches you. Some say this proves that fate is fallible and shouldn't dictate your life. Others have a more pro-fate stance. Most of those who lose their fated voices just wish it didn't happen at all. In fact, one of the stories in my NaNo follows an orphaned boy who lost the voices of his parents and now assumes any adoptive parent's voice, even if he can hear it, will inevitably fade away – leaving him lost all over again.

I found light in my novel WIP “Apricots”:

"You don't have magic. None of the versions of you I've met have ever had magic. You might have close relationships with magic users -- Jess and Kade and me -- but as far as the Jaspers are concerned you're not a threat. You're not worth looking at, even. You acting unusual is just a human having trouble managing their little human emotions or having their brain fried after being overexposed to magic or whatever those arrogant, 'humans are lesser than us' Jaspers think separates witches from other people. You can go wherever you want, do whatever you need to find Jess! You can save her, and they won't give a single shit! Probably," Noah gently, urgently grabs Ian's left wrist -- his expression like someone lost in the dark, anxious that the light he's chosen to guide him might disappear. Ian doesn't shake him off, just uses his other hand to seal the heat in the mug.

I found fewer words than usual, hopefully my NaNo-based fun facts make up for those gaps. I did have fun finding all the words that were in my WIPs and coming up with fun facts, though, of course. Thank you again for tagging me!

[mandysxmuses]

Weirdly specific questions for Kanonier:

2, 7, 12, 13, 42, 49

2. How loosely or strictly do they use the word ‘friend’?

Kanonier is definitely on the stricter side of that spectrum. He scarcely ever uses the word friend unless he's absolutely sure he's on someone's good side. Part of the reason he's so sparing about using the word is that he doesn't make friends easily to begin with, given his tendencies to lock up the Void's main inhabitants.

And that's without most people considering his undead steed creepy, but speaking of--

7. What would you (mun) yell in the middle of a crowd to find them? What would their best friend and/or romantic partner yell?

I would yell "Your horse is creepy." Kanonier takes his animal companion very seriously, and anyone insulting her just because she happens to be undead is sure to attract his attention in the worst possible way. So I'd definitely end up in trouble, but it is a sure-fire way to find him.

A best friend or romantic partner wouldn't need to worry about any such trouble, as if you're close enough to him to be either of those things just saying his name is always enough to bring him to you.

12. What’s something that makes them laugh every single time? Be specific!

The barista's jokes. Kanonier absolutely flirts with the barista sometimes, and part of his flirting attempts are just. Laughing at every joke she says really hard. He's definitely faking it a lot of the time, but it makes her happy.

13. When do they fake a smile? How often?

Aside from the previous example, Kanonier doesn't fake how he feels often. He's most often serious about how he feels, and won't fake a smile if he's feeling miserable so others won't worry. His fake smiles are usually reserved for sarcasm and making his frustration with someone more obvious than even a glare could manage.

Not coincidentally, Schatz sees Kanonier smile the most.

Kanonier does not like him, and Schatz was a little too happy to meet someone with a pet peeve for thieves.

42. If invited to a TED Talk, what topic would they present on? What would the title of their presentation be?

He'd probably give a long and detailed lecture on the history of Sparkleland and the various princesses he used to rescue, and the unusual regularity of Princess No-No in particular seemingly being antagonized by the very universe itself and how he thought she deserved better.

He's not so good with creative titles, though, so he'd literally just call it "Cowboys and Princesses". I'm absolutely sure Jemand would watch with a disturbed fascination as he saw some of the pretend stories he and his friends made up early on looking like real things that happened, but he'd still fall asleep as soon as Niemand's character got brought up.

Todd would sleep through the whole thing.

Niemand would be honored Kanonier liked the character he was always forced to play, though.

49. Would they eat something they find gross to be polite?

If he likes the person who made the food, yes. This is one of only a few instances where Kanonier will fake how he feels to make someone happy, because he's a terrible cook himself and knows how difficult it can be to do.

But this is only if he likes the person who made the food. If he has no particular emotional connection to them he won't mind sharing his opinion rather bluntly.

[thechaseofspades]

5, 6, and 10 for the aromantic ask game?

Alright let's get it again!

5. How did you figure out you are aro?

Basically I'd spent the first 17 or so years of my life assuming that every single connection I made with the opposite sex was "real" love, assuming that it was the crush/attraction/etc that I was expected to have by that point. Eventually, I got to the point where I was like "wait a minute all of those people are my friends" and realized that's all I really wanted.

A big part of it too is that I'm autistic and have trouble making connections with people in the first place, so it was difficult to gauge and compare to see what was "just" a friendship and what was "more". To be clear, I don't believe in that hierarchy of relationships anymore, but I did at the time.

6. What is your favorite part about being aromantic?

I said earlier that it's being comfortable with my own identity and being myself. But I'll add onto it that I like being physically alone more than any sort of romantic relationship would likely allow. My social battery drains hella fast, and even my closest irl friends I can only handle being physically around like once or twice a week before I'm overwhelmed.

10. How long have you known you are aro?

There's a couple different answers to this one depending on how you count it. I knew there was something up when I decided at an early age (10 or 11) that the "baby-making process" was gross (although that's more of an ace thing). There was also a time around then when somebody had a crush on me for the first time and I was just overwhelmed out of my mind. Luckily they moved to a different school soon after so that solved itself.

I was around 17 years old when I started seriously considering the possibility. I'd not really worried about it during high school, and like I had mentioned earlier I was just bs-ing my way through pretending to be straight. I had (and still have) a really good friendship that some of our mutual friends decided was close enough that we should be "together", and I balked hard at that idea. That was basically the catalyst for my realization. So about 3 years if you count from then,

After that was the pandemic, so I was alone for a while. I decided to read up on ace and aro, realizing that my experiences matched up at least a little bit with so many other people online. I decided to officially take on the label in the fall of 2021, after roughly a year and a half of deliberation.

Funny story. When I told the friend from high school, she was not even surprised. The only reason she wouldn't have guessed is that she'd never heard of it before.

Anyway yeah that's that. Probably overshared but whatever. It's my story, I'll tell it how I like it. Thanks for the ask!

[aellathedreamer]

in a world of boys, he’s a gentleman

“Got lovestruck, went straight to my head. Got lovesick, all over my bed”

A look through of Stacy and Edward’s relationship right after he proposed. The royal life, a whirlwind of emotions.

Chapter 3/40

Pairing: Stacy x Edward

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/51843736/chapters/131078110

Days stretched became weeks, and weeks into months. The palace, once alive with Edward and Stacy's combined laughter, now seemed a little gloomier in its magnificence. Nonetheless, the promise ring acted as a continual reminder—a beacon of unwavering commitment.

Edward typically sought quality time in the occasional video calls with Stacy in the stillness of his study or even his chsmbers. Their chats crossed time zones, crossing the chasm caused by oceans and continents. They talked about their days, shared their hopes for the future, and relished in the banal, finding solace in the everyday moments that kept them connected.

One evening, as the sun fell below the horizon, throwing a warm glow over the palace, Edward settled into a call with Stacy. The digital screen highlighted her face, and he couldn't help but smile at the sight of her.

"How's Chicago, my love?" Edward inquired, a touch of yearning was evident in his voice.

Stacy, on the other end of the call, grinned. "It's busy, Edward, but it's just how Chicago is. I'm getting the hang of the hustle and bustle again, but a part of me wishes to be back in your arms. How's the palace treating you?"

The majestic backdrop of Edward's study stood in stark contrast to the informal chat. Stacy could clearly make out that he was still in work mode as Edward would only be in his rooms if he were to rest already."The castle is still busy as usual, but it pales in comparison to your presence. I find myself missing the charm you brought to these halls."

Stacy laughed, her laughter booming across the digital link. "Well, don't worry, I'll be back to liven things up soon, before you know it it's September and I'll be in Belgravia with you. Until then, let's make the most of our virtual dates."

—

February rolled by so fast that Stacy did not notice how fast time flies. The charming bell above the bakery entrance jingled sweetly as Stacy proceeded to flawlessly frost a batch of cupcakes, utterly immersed in her world of delicious creations. The rhythmic buzz of the ovens and the delicious aroma of baked products filled the air, creating a pleasant ambiance that made her business feel like a home.

Unbeknownst to Stacy, a familiar person entered the bakery softly, the gentle sound of footfall approaching her from behind. A warm hand gently covered her eyes, and a familiar voice whispered in her ear, "Guess who?"

Stacy turned around, wiping a little of frosting from her cheek, to see Edward holding a bunch of roses. "Oh gosh, you're here?! Why didn't you tell me you're going to visit me. I should've at least made myself presentable. Look at me I'm all sweaty covered in flour and icing."

Edward took a bold step forward, offering the flowers with a gallant flourish. "To see you in action here makes you even more charming, darling. And I must say, the aroma in here is absolutely enchanting. If i told you I'd be coming, it defeats the purpose of a surprise."

Stacy gratefully received the flowers, her heart warmed by the unexpected kindness. With her hands on her hips, Stscy stood with faux seriousness. "Thank you, Edward. Now, what's the real reason for this surprise visit?"

"Well, I was thinking... since we've already jumped to engagement, perhaps I should court you properly, you know, the whole romantic wooing thing," Edward leaned in, a playful twinkle in his eye.

The bakery was filled with music as Stacy laughed. "Edward, you've already asked for my hand in marriage. What more could you possibly do?"

Edward began to list outlandish ideas with a mockingly serious attitude. "I could write you love letters, bring you flowers every day, compose poetry, take you on moonlit carriage rides—"

"Are you suggesting you want a redo of the proposal, Prince Charming?" Stacy asked, teasingly.

Edward laughed, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Not a redo, darling, but a continuation of the romance. After all, you deserve to be courted properly, engagement or not."

Stacy reached out and softly cupped his cheek, moved by his genuineness. "Edward, every moment with you is a romantic adventure. But if you insist on courting me properly, who am I to deny my prince his whims?"

"Well, well, look who's here! If it ain't the surprise guest himself," Kevin said, nodding at Edward.

With a polite smile, Edward returned the nod. "Good day, Kevin. I hope I'm not disrupting the delicate balance of the bakery."

Stacy, caught up in the joyful chaos chuckled. "Not at all, Edward. Kevin's practically family around here."

Kevin, now dressed in an apron, leaned against the counter, winking. "Speaking of family, Stace, why don't you let the prince sweep you away for a bit? I've got the bakery covered. Besides, it's about time you two had some quality time together."

Kevin's action moved Stacy, who smiled at him. "You sure, Kevin? I don't want to leave you in the lurch."

Kevin dismissed her anxiety with a friendly smile. "Go on, Stace. Enjoy some royal pampering. I'll make sure the cupcakes don't rebel in your absence."

"Thank you, Kevin; your generosity is much appreciated," Edward, ever the gentleman, remarked. "Stacy, shall we?"

Stacy nodded, her heart warmed by her friend's encouragement. "Alright, Kevin, you're the boss for now. Don't let the pastries plot any revolutions without me."

Kevin chuckled and mock saluted them. "I've got it under control. Now, shoo, you two. And have a good time!"

—

Stacy's worry lines on her forehead revealed her concern as she and Edward strolled through Maggie Daley Park. The tranquil serenity of the park provided a stark contrast to the possible pandemonium of media attention.

"Edward," Stacy said tentatively, "I can't help but worry about us being recognized. The media tends to have a field day with royals, and I don't want our peaceful day out turning into a public spectacle."

Edward, ever the composed royal, reassuringly grasped Stacy's hand in his. "Darling, we'll take every precaution to enjoy our time without drawing unnecessary attention. Let's savor this day together."

They continued their journey through the park with a collective nod. The dense vegetation and vibrant flowers that surrounded them protected them from inquisitive eyes. As they continued to explore the park, they stumbled across one of its most renowned features—a quarter-mile skating ribbon.

Stacy couldn't help but smile as she noticed the curving trail looped around a climbing wall. "This place is magical, Edward. It feels like a hidden oasis in the heart of the city."

Edward returned her smile, his eyes reflecting their mutual delight. "Shall we give it a try, darling? A leisurely skate along the ribbon sounds like the perfect way to enjoy the day."

They approached the skating rink, which was complemented by the climbing wall as a backdrop. The ribbon converted into a gleaming road of ice in the winter, inviting skaters to glide along its contours. A pleasant afternoon was promised by the cold air.

Stacy couldn't ignore the nagging concern as she laced up her skates. "I just hope we can blend in and enjoy this without any unwanted attention."

Edward, gently placing a hand on her shoulder, reassured her. "We'll be discreet,Stacy. Let's lose ourselves in the joy of the moment. I hope you know how to skate, darling?"

As they set off on the skating ribbon, the worries of the outside world seemed to fade away. The laughter and shared glances between Stacy and Edward created a bubble of serenity, shielding them from the outside world.

[armpirate]

Anti-romantic || JJk | Ch. 15

Pairings: Boxer!Jungkook x fem!reader || Enemies to lovers, neighbors

Genre: smut, angst, fluff, curse, illegal boxing, violence

Warnings: fuckboy!Jungkook x reader, smut, dirty talk, curse, mention of tarot and fate

Summary: Jungkook had always been carefree when it came to love. He always believed he was worth sharing himself with everyone, and thought it was selfish of him to ever think of keeping himself exclusive to just one person.

And maybe that was exactly what got him into the big problem he was in.

A curse that kept him away from love didn't seem an issue for him. The fact that his ex-girlfriend thought he'd be affected by the idea of the girls he slept with running away from him after sex was ridiculous. She actually did him a favor, and took a burden away from him.

At least that was what he thought at first.

He had never found himself thinking of the possibility of repeating with neither of his hook ups, because they disappeared before he was able to even think about it. But when he makes the mistake of sleeping with the sexy neighbor that lives in front of him, he finds himself hoping to get the chance for a second round every time their paths cross.

Y/n hated him the second he set foot inside the building by the way he started making her life a miserable mess for no reason. Sleeping with him was a big mistake she wasn't thinking of repeating. At least not until he came up with the excuse that she rejected him for a curse. Not only she thought he was annoying, but she was also convinced he was crazy. 

There was no way she could take him seriously.

Aprox. time of reading: 14 minutes

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The doorbell rang hysterically, as Jungkook kept clicking on it until the door opened in front of him. Mrs. Anderson opened the door, sighing out of exhaustion when she recognised the young boy who hopefully waited by her door, lighting up a smile as soon as he saw her.

—You again? I thought I got rid of you —she sighed.

It had been almost a month since the last time he showed up there, which actually surprised her, considering he tended to visit her at least twice a month to get his bi-weekly checks and celebrations as soon as the cards remained the same.

Except for the last time. His reaction was one she would've expected. Someone that celebrated being cursed from love couldn't be happy about that same curse coming to an end. But there he was, stepping inside her house, walking his way to the spot he knew so well, and taking a seat before she could even offer him one.

—Your fate won't change by sitting a second earlier, boy —she called him out, walking past him to take the seat in front of him—. Thought you said you'd come back two weeks ago.

It was what they agreed on, but his mind had been so busy that he didn't even remember. And then he thought about how he had been so into bickering with Y/n, or daydreaming about her being wrapped around him that he completely forgot about the last reading he got, and how it talked about the exact thing he was going through.

—Don't cross your legs and hands, focus your energy on what you want the cards to tell you about. And take it easy. Not because you're faster, the reading will change its meaning.

The reading started as usual.

She shuffled the cards, looking into his eyes from time to time. The first few times it made him uncomfortable, because he didn't quite understand why she did it. But it only took him three sessions to ask her, and be told that his eyes were a bridge to his soul and his experiences for her. It was her way to connect with him on a deeper level, to make the most out of each reading.

She planted the cards slowly, one by one, in front of him. Ignoring the way he seemed eager to hear the interpretation she got out of them. A few hums, eyebrows slightly frowned, and the twist of lips made him even nervous about what meaning they could have.

—The curse is still there —she let him know—. It's still strong, and it's keeping you from reaching your full potential. But there's something curious here —she pointed to one of the cards, getting his attention—. It's the first time the Justice card shows up whenever asked about this topic.

—And what does it mean?

—It seems like the curse is like a karmic punishment —she frowned—. I don't know what you did to that girl, but she wants you to suffer. She wants your heart to hurt as if it was ripped out of your body. You have a lot of unsolved issues, and this little problem might get you to want to solve all of them.

—Karmic punishment?

That definitely sounded like something awful, he could tell.

—Where's the fun part where I don't fall in love with anyone at all, and I just live my life?

—I told you the first time you showed up here that the curse wasn't something you should enjoy —she warned him—. I told you to be prepared. And now I can tell you'll definitely need to be really strong mentally to get through the karma that will come with it. Hmm.

The way her eyebrows raised, and her fingers fell on the cards to him hopefully looking back at her.

—Hmm? Hmm? What hmm?

—The Empress again. There's someone really powerful messing with your head, isn't it?

Jungkook omitted the scoff that was about to come out of his lips. Y/n was an average journalist, obsessed with illegal fights because they were her only trip out of lame reports. He wouldn't really consider her a powerful person. At least not in the strict meaning of the word.

It could be that she didn't mean Y/n. Could be that woman he was waiting for didn't cross paths with him yet.

—She isn't in my life yet, right?

—Oh no, she is —she quickly nodded—. I talked in present tense. She is messing with your head. Messing, right now —she explained slowly.

—But maybe she's messing because it's making me anxious to think about her in my life —he still tried to turn her words upside down.

—No, she is in your life. Now. Present. She's been face to face with you, she knows you and you know her —she explained, exhausted—. She is a real person, walking calmly in your life, and making you delusional about her not showing up. She is here —she lifted the card—, and there —she pointed with her other hand at his head.

His heart started beating fast as he tried to find an explanation as to how all of that happened. And then it clicked.

—You said I'd meet her through work.

—No, I said the connection will be made through some work you do —she explained, starting to get annoyed at his denial—. And it shows up here again: whatever pushes you to change, it'll be through some work you'll do together.

Out of all those people, of course it had to be Y/n. He met her when he was going through some big changes, and what's a bigger change than moving out somewhere else?

—And what if I don't do that work?

—Do you really think you'll be able to escape what the universe has planned for you? Okay, try it —she sighed— It has never worked for anyone. And it certainly won't work for you. But yeah, try it —she left the card she was holding back on the table—. Look, son, I think you are a good person. You might seem annoying and full of yourself, but I sense that kindness and good aura you let out as you walk into a room. It doesn't change the fact that you've done some things that have hurt people, and you might need to make up for those mistakes. You can run from them, you can slow down the process, but it'll get to you. If it's not in a few days, it'll be in a few years. It's a work we all need to do.

—It's not a choice to depart from this world without solving them?

—No —she seriously answered—. You can't —she looked at him, staring into his soul, before she continued speaking—. You do want to fall in love. I can tell. Your eyes speak louder than your words. You kept celebrating that curse, but your eyes showed disappointment every time I told you there were no changes. And today you looked hopeful, as if I said something you wanted to hear —her hooded eyes squinted—. You're so scared of love. And you think all those fleeting relationships will cover up that need in your heart. I told you once, and I'll tell you again: running away will never be the solution. And you might've started to realize recently.

—I've realized that I'm really happy with the way it is now.

—Is it? Why didn't you come when you first told me you'd come? —she inquired, picking up all the cards that were spread— Whoever that woman is, she kept you so busy that you even forgot about the curse. Am I wrong? That lady is indeed as powerful as the cards tell —she smirked to herself.

—She's not.

—Then why did you come here if it wasn't to confirm she was the one you've been running from?

Jungkook remained silent at that question. Despite showing off how serious he was about that, he was trying to hide as much as possible all his intentions to avoid Y/n and that dumb article until either of them moved out of their respective places, so they wouldn't have to see each other's faces again.

Her fingers tangled on Kyle's, completely ignoring the fact that she was doing exactly what she didn't want to do. At the same time she convinced herself it wasn't going to be anything as serious, that it'd only be just fun, her other side kept screaming how it really seemed that he had changed the past few months. He seemed more stable and genuine than the last time he reached for her.

—Did I say how beautiful you look today? —his fingers pinched her chin.

—Just a few times since you picked me up earlier —she giggled, resting her back against the wall next to the entrance to her apartment.

Ever since he showed up in her workplace, he kept praising how good she looked, and how she looked even better than she did when they last parted ways. Her cheeks kept blushing without any control, but she wasn't quite sure if it was because she just felt shy getting praise from anyone else, or if it was the fact that her ex boyfriend was actually telling her.

—Why don't we go up to your place, and I keep telling you how beautiful you look with even less clothes on? —he suggested, moving his finger down her neck.

—Isn't it a bit too early?

Was it?

Not even a few weeks back she was considering taking a complete stranger to her home, and things would've easily escalated if it hadn't been for the asshole of her neighbor. She didn't think about it twice, nor cared about how early it was, when she jumped to hook up with her neighbor the two times it happened either.

So what was exactly stopping her then?

She wasn't feeling that animalistic need, she wasn't feeling that feral attraction that would've pushed her to get upstairs as soon as they got there. She was attracted to Kyle, but not in the same way she was before they broke up. His kisses just didn't feel the same, as much as she would've loved to feel those butterflies make a mess in her stomach, there just wasn't anything. She felt nothing but a wet tongue sliding in between her lips, and a mouth sucking on her every time it locked on hers.

—Well, I've known you for six years now, what do you consider a bit too early? —he tilted his head, getting closer to her.

Before she could answer, his body pushed suddenly against her, having her gasping for air at the sudden hit. She was so close to calling him out for that, until she saw him looking back, quickly finding the owner of that push with a cynical look in his eyes and a fake smile.

—Oh, sorry —he mumbled—. I didn't see you.

Y/n just rolled her eyes, not surprised in the slightest at the attitude of her neighbor. Although she was confused at how she didn't even hear him coming, and how there wasn't a motorbike in sight.

—Are you blind? —Y/n called him out— Also, don't you have enough pavement, that you have to drag your body on the walls? There's literally six feet of space.

—It's not my problem you're here making out with your new toy, instead of going to your place. Are you fifteen? —he huffed.

—My new toy? You...

—Is this the guy that you told me about? —Kyle asked on the down low.

She remembered mentioning him, but she didn't think she went into so many details about him for her ex boyfriend to tell clearly who she was talking about by just a simple exchange of words. Did she really talk that much about him without noticing?

He suddenly moved, uncovering her body to walk towards Jungkook with a barely puffed chest and a brave aura that almost had her escaping from there. While he forced a personality that wasn't his, her neighbor just threw a smirk and a scoff, turning completely to that new man.

—It's reached my ears how you've been bothering Y/n in the past few weeks —Kyle started— and, by your attitude, I can tell you aren't planning to change in the slightest.

Y/n wanted to hide somewhere at that moment. The second hand embarrassment she was getting from that sentence alone almost made her squirm where she was standing. She didn't know what he was pretending, but it for sure wasn't working.

—And you think she needs you to talk for her? —Jungkook chuckled— She's more than capable of letting me know, and she's actually done that already. So quit that big boy act that's only embarrassing you. I know you might need to pull out your dick to show off that yours is bigger, but I won't fall for that —he mumbled.

Y/n was surprised, but at the same time she wasn't. Jungkook always fell for their small bickering, but for some reason he also gave her the image of someone who wouldn't stand low to prove himself.

And what had happened that night was one of the biggest turn offs she could've lived. It didn't cost Kyle a thing to just keep it quiet. He had no business doing what he did.

Their bickering was one thing, but having someone else trying to take a part in it wasn't her thing.

Kyle scoffed nervously, faking calmness as he exaggeratedly relaxed his pose and poked his hands inside the pockets of his pants.

—Shall we go up to your place, then? —he turned to Y/n.

Jungkook thought faster than her, taking advantage of the few seconds it took her to find an answer to his question. Those words came out before he could think about them deeper.

—Actually, you'll have to leave it for another day —Y/n looked at him confused—. Shouldn't we work on that article? Or are you planning to take forever to write it?

—We can work on it tomorrow —she tried to suggest.

—I want to work on it now. I'm busy tomorrow —Y/n squinted her eyes, knowing too well he was going to be free as he was on his usual agenda—. But if you don't want to, we won't. You're the one interested, anyway. Just know that if you reject me, I'll take as...

—Okay, okay —she stopped him, before he could get even more annoying—. Do you mind if we leave it for another day? —she turned to Kyle.

—If there's no other choice, it isn't like it's going to make a difference whether I mind or not —he answered.

He kept looking to his side, finding a victorious smirk on Jungkook's face, which he quickly erased as he leaned over to kiss Y/n on the lips to walk away from her building.

—Why do you look like you've smelled shit? —Y/n inquired, walking past him.

—Because I nearly did —he followed her inside—. I thought you had good taste, but now I'm seeing that I was the only good choice you've made. No wonder you don't hook up with anyone else.

—Says the person who has had a lot of hookups —she replied back with irony—, because I've barely seen any movement in your apartment.

—Ah, so you're keeping an eye on who I bring home or not?

His playful answer was a desperate attempt to distract himself from the thought that was crossing his mind.

As the elevator reached the ground floor, Y/n stepped first, pushing Jungkook back with a hand on his chest to keep her from getting there with her.

—I'll see you up there.

She devilishly smiled at him, before the doors closed in front of him. She was so annoying sometimes, yet so funny and cute. And that exact thought had Jungkook shaking his head, pushing away whatever second meaning that could be coming with it, as he got himself ready to walk up three floors to get to his apartment.

When he got there, Y/n was already waiting for him, arms closed on her chest while her head rested on the metallic exterior wall of the elevator.

—Look how pretty you look waiting there just for me —the cockiness in his tone almost went completely unrecognizable through the gasps and shaky breaths.

—Are you sure you're a trainer? It seems like you're going to puke your lungs out.

—It's because these stairs are too steep.

—Or because you smoke more than you should —she shrugged.

—Do you always need to have the last word? —he finally asked, standing in front of her.

—No, but it's fun to mess with you —she smiled at him—. Also, it's pretty satisfying to see how your expression changes so fast with every comment.

—Seriously? —his eyebrows raised, stepping closer to her— How does it change?

—Well, it changes from asshole to confused asshole —she nodded.

—I'm not an asshole —he spat back, resting his shoulder on that same metallic wall.

—The frozen pepperoni pizzas in my freezer say the opposite.

—Did you freeze them? —his words stuttered by the small giggle as he spoke.

—What was I supposed to do? You ordered food for a whole family. And I wasn't going to throw away something I paid —she stated, as if it were obvious.

—You should've invited me to eat them with you.

—And spending more time than I have to with you?

And there it was. She could feel the electricity making its way from the tip of her toes to the top of her head with just one quick look into his eyes.

Jungkook was mesmerized by the way her eyes shined with such mischievousness, he only wanted to sink in them. He didn't know where all that attraction was coming from, and when he started feeling smaller than her although he was almost towering over her body. He leaned closer, finally getting a taste of her after so long. Even if it had been only a few days, he could feel the thrill running through his veins when he felt the taste of her saliva on the tip of his tongue. Every time he thought he only needed a rub of her lips, he felt needy of more.

—Jungkook —he heard her voice.

Blinking back to reality, he found himself in the same pose he was in before he started daydreaming about kissing her, while she just stared at him with a confused look. She saw the exact moment he went far away from where he was, seeing his eyes showing nothing while they scanned her face slowly, moving up from her eyes to her lips.

—That's right —he quickly got himself out of that trance—. I won't make you spend more time than you have to with me.

She was confused as she saw him stepping back, walking to his door.

—Where are you going? I thought you wanted to work on the article now.

—I wanted to, but I'm so tired after you made me get the stairs —he clicked his tongue—. Let's leave it for another day.

As he closed the door to his apartment right before she could say a word, he finally realized what was so satisfying about closing the door dramatically, and why Y/n always did it to him whenever she had the chance. 

Taglist: @jk97bam @ttanniett

[yuna-writes]

Social life

Now that Covid has died down a bit, my social life has been improving a little bit but it’s nothing exciting. The strangest about socializing in the era of social media is that everything is virtual nowadays, so it’s harder to make plans with someone and make quality time together. At least, that’s what I’ve been experiencing. 

In media, they always show friends who hang out almost every day and be really close in-person. That’s the expectation. In reality, I meet friends either once a month or sometimes even every few months. Everybody is busy working their jobs and personal life. It’s like we need to plan for several weeks to meet in-person and it doesn’t keep me engaged honestly. I’m not sure if those ‘friends’ are making excuses that they are busy but what they are really conveying to me is that I’m not a priority to them. It’s not that I’m expecting to meet every day, but it would be nice to have couple of chit chats every week or so over coffee. 

I go to these meetups to meet new people but then the problem is that these people don’t show up for other events. I understand life gets in the way of things, but it’s disruptive when people decide to express interest in socializing with me and then completely disappear later. I guess it’s a bit different these days since social media makes it possible for people to always be ‘connected’ online, but they don’t need to make an effort to maintain relationships. Those people are still in the online community, but they don’t really come to the in-person meet ups. Even if they can’t make it, they can always engage with other people online, but they just become radio silent altogether. 

Maybe the reasoning could be they are also looking for someone to connect with, but these meetups are just random get together with strangers. It could be a hit or miss depending on interests too. I usually can connect with a couple of people in these meetups, but it would be more if people were consistent in their participation. I get it though, maybe these days people are busy prioritizing work and family over friends. Usually, friendships are kind of treated as disposable relationships. It’s not glamorized or taken seriously like romantic relationships. There’s also this motto in my culture where if you don’t like your friends, you can easily find new ones. I think social media worsen it where people have a lot of access to meeting new ‘friends.’ So, the word ‘friend’ loses its meaning. These days, from my observation, friendships seem to be treated like a luxury item to show off to other people that they are popular or worthy. When those friends don’t meet their self-image, then these people dump them and find other ‘friends.’ 

I think friendships are just as important as having a romantic partner. It may be different, but friends are people who will be there for you regardless of the stages of life you are in. You could be single or taken, but your friends will be there to support you. Arguably I can say maintaining friendships is more challenging than finding a lifelong partner. Most of the time, friendships have no agenda, because you’re not really creating a future with a friend. At least, in terms of romantic relationships, you have an agenda to create a life or future with a partner. That’s why friendships are more difficult to maintain, but equally as important to keep them. But I think people don’t really take friendships as seriously anymore. That’s why I see so many people ghosting each other and not really keeping up with maintaining friendships. I think I met two people who have a romantic partner, but they have no friends.