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#and yes i did use only hello!project girls for his little sisters
cinnaamon · 1 year
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i did something bad ;
pairing: ethan landry x fem!reader
warnings: smau, nogf!au, mentions of y/n and ethan doing the 🍆😽 (THEY DIDN'T BTW!!), slight swearing, angst if you squint, the name matt (to be sure), lowercase intended, rushed ending & bad writing💀
synopsis: there's another party being hosted, and this time, y/n and ethan goes along. the girl ditches her friend for a stranger, and ethan gets angry with her.
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— Y/N'S POV
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— THIRD POV
when y/n and ethan had both woken up, ethan had given her a toothbrush to use. he asked his sister, quinn, if she could lend y/n some clothes.
now, ethan was taking the both of them to the café the girls had met at yesterday. the whole drive was silent, both of them thinking about last night. then, they arrived to their destination and pulled over in front of the group, who was standing outside with coffees in their hands.
"hey, y/n and ethan!" anika exclaims as she first climbs in.
"hello!" mindy gets in after the, oddly enough, excited girl.
"hi,'' sam states while handing y/n her coffee.
"thank you!"
"good morning, y/n and ethan," tara greets.
suddenly, chad enters. this brings y/n a bit of confusion, and she looks towards ethan. chad hands ethan his coffee, as sam did with y/n.
"he had to come because landry gives him a ride every morning," mindy mumbles.
y/n nods and shifts in her seat so that she was now facing forward. ethan begins to drive to blackmore, sipping on his coffee.
"i'm surprised you guys don't look hungover as shit right now." y/n laughed.
"we had to lay off on the alcohol because of school," sam speaks up.
"that reminds me, i hope you two finished your assignments because i'm hosting another party at mindy and i's house tonight at 7!" chad announces.
this causes groans to break out throughout the car, all from the ones that went to last night's celebration. y/n turns to look at ethan to see what he says about it.
"uh, well, we did finish our projects. so, i'm down." ethan nods to confirm his sentence.
this makes y/n say she was going to go too. she wouldn't have said yes if the curly-haired boy didn't say anything. only because she knew ethan didn't like to drink, so she could trust him if she did end up getting drunk.
"well, if my girlfriend's going, i'm going too!" tara responds.
"i'll go with my sister!" sam exclaims. this causes tara to roll her eyes.
"why not," anika shrugs.
mindy nods her head as her response, i mean, it was her house as well. chad wraps one of his arms around tara's shoulders, which makes her blush. sam glares between the two, being the protective sister she is.
when they arrive to their university, ethan parks on campus and they all grab their stuff before they all go their separate ways.
— TIME SKIP TO AFTER SCHOOL
the group met at their original spot and ethan offered to take them home. albeit mindy didn't want to, she also didn't want her girlfriend in a car with ethan landry without her there to make sure he didn't do anything.
"drop me off with tara and sam, we're all getting ready with each other," y/n discloses.
the brunette boy nods to clarify that he understood. anika, chad, and mindy all got dropped off together first. sometime later, the last three girls reach the sisters' home. they all thank ethan and enter the building.
after getting comfortable and situated, they begin to get ready for chad's party. they all took turns blasting music on the speaker, little dance breaks interfering with their time to get ready.
as the clock reads 6:37, they eventually are done. they get into sam's car after taking thousands of pictures of their outfits. they all drive to mindy and chad's house.
when they arrive, they see bright, neon lights beaming out of the windows. they struggle to find parking at first, but eventually find an empty area. sam parks the car and they all get out, walking to the frat-filled building.
they enter, looking around at everyone. there was so many different people doing such different things. there were couples making out, grinding onto one another, and fighting. there were introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts scattered among all the people.
"ahh, you guys made it!"
the three girls look to their right and see chad making his way over to them. he had a red, plastic cup in his hand filled with who knows what. he had his arms open in a greeting way.
"we said we'd be here, didn't we?" sam retorts.
"well, someone's got her panties in a twist!" chad laughs, earning an eye roll from the said girl.
"whatever, i'm going to go get a drink. have fun, kids, be safe!" y/n waves while walking to the kitchen.
she fights through the bunch of teenagers, a scowl evident on her face. when she reaches the counter covered in cups and bottles, she smiles.
y/n grabs a red cup, similar to the one chad had. she scans her options before deciding on fireball cinnamon whiskey. she pours it into her cup and scrambles through the crowd to try and find her friend again.
that's when she spots a familiar curly-haired brunette looking lost and confused. she grins and calls out his name. his head snaps to her and he grins, walking towards her.
"finally! i've been looking for someone i knew," ethan exclaims.
the girl laughs and nods. the two stand there, talking to one another about some random subject. a few of their other friends making their way over to join their conversation.
"i'm going to refill my cup!" y/n announces.
she had no clue how long they had been talking for, but it had to have been enough for her to drink her whole cup. considering how strong the fireball was, she was already feeling slightly tipsy.
she stumbled her way back to the kitchen to fill her cup again. she filled it back up to her liking and turned around to make her way back to where her friends were waiting for her, just to be met with a chest.
the sudden impact causes y/n to lose her balance. she spills her newly poured liquid all over herself, gasping at the feeling of something cold running down her chest.
"shit—i'm so sorry!" the mysterious boy says loudly.
he looks around for a paper towel, only seeing a used one. he reaches for a regular towel and leans down to try and clean up the wet spot on her top.
"it's all good," she mumbles, although it obviously wasn't.
the boy looks up, making eye contact with the girl. as her eyes meet his dark brown ones, she feels her face starting to slightly heat up. not because she was flustered or anything, but because she was embarrassed. he didn't think that though and chuckled.
"i'm matt, what's your name?" he asks, trying to flirt. it wasn't working at all
"nice to meet you, matt, i'm y/n!" she introduced.
matt leans back up and throws the towel back where he got it from.
"again, i'm really sorry! i shouldn't have stood so close behind you," he shakes his head.
"it's okay!" she laughs it off.
there's a pause in the small conversation. matt looks at y/n with furrowed eyebrows, as if he was trying to figure out something about her.
"do you go to blackmore?" he suddenly asks.
"i mean..yeah? how else would've i known about this party?"
"yeah, you're right," he chuckles. "you just look familiar."
"you could be mistaken me for somebody else," she states.
"well, i've never seen anyone as beautiful as you before, so it couldn't be that."
the sentence takes y/n aback and her eyes slightly widen. she feels her face heat up again, not from embarrassment this time.
"thank you," she mutters.
the two continue to talk, getting to know each other more, not knowing there was a boy watching them both with a clenched jaw. soon, y/n remembers about ethan and she feels terrible for forgetting about him.
"uhm, it was lovely getting to know you, matt, but i have a friend waiting for me. so, I better get going," she explains.
she waves to him while leaving the kitchen and as she turns the corner to head back to where she was with ethan, she bumps into yet, another person. this time though, her drink doesn't spill, and she knows who it is.
"oh, ethan! i was just—"
y/n gets cut off by him.
"save it," he states bluntly.
this confuses the girl and her eyes narrow. ethan turns around and walks away from her, leaving her stunned for a few minutes. when she recovers, she trails behind him.
"what's up your ass?" she asks, trying to lighten the tension growing.
ethan ignores her and makes his way to the front door. still perplexed, she follows her friend out into the cool air.
"hey, just tell me what's wrong?" y/n calls.
"what's wrong is you forgot about me while talking to some random boy!"
this leads to y/n scoffing and stopping in her tracks. she stands there on a lawn of a random house, puzzled about the situation.
"that's what this is about?" she demands to know.
ethan continues walking, making his way to his car. y/n curses under her breath and debates on if she should chase after him or not.
she brings her hands up to grip at the roots of her hair in anger. she turns back to the house and pulls her phone out from hearing is vibrate.
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Can you do, the boys meet Scp 239 also know as The witch child. What happened if one of the boys accidentally wakes up Scp 239 and will Scp 239 wish something that not good?
OOC: Okay, I need to address something. I’m flattered for receiving ASKS on my secondary blog which I’m using now, but I have to remind everyone this blog isn’t centered on only SCP + TWST. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for one of my ideas blowing up that everyone can get to read and maybe brainstorm, but I have other projects I need to put my energy on. Especially try writing back into my first story involving my TWST MC OC, Miyeon Choi.
About SCP-239…I have to dig a little deeper to learn about their origins and watch a recorded document explaining of this Witch Child. I could imagine how it would play out, but let see how Dr. MC/Yuu can handle this.
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[SCP-TWST-2020 Chamber]
Riddle: *Exits out of the coffin along with the rest of the Heartslabyul gang* Alright, it has officially been two weeks of this punishment and Trappola, you have the letter?
Ace: *Holds it up* Do I really have to read it in front of MC/Yuu?
Riddle: They’re our head researcher. We must apologize for the incidents that occurred when first arriving at the SCP Foundation.
Deuce: Dorm Leader Rosehearts is right. Ever since coming to their world, we did nothing but cause more trouble for MC/Yuu and the other scientists.
Trey: Come on. We already stressed them out enough, and they’re probably working on another Anomaly.
Cater: *Takes our his phone* Smile for apologizing to Dr. MC/Yuu!
Riddle: *Shakes his head* Must I repeat the “No Photograph/Video Recording” in the foundation Dr. MC/Yuu restricted everyone from doing?
Cater: Don’t worry. You know Cay-kun can keep it a secret~
[As the Heartslabyul gang exits out of their chamber, they started searching for Dr. MC/Yuu. Well, looking for the young scientist is a little harder as the whole group weren’t sure where they could be and what they’re working on now.]
Deuce: This place is like a maze. Probably more confusing than back in the dorm.
Riddle: *Sighs* Trey and I will try to find a staff member if they can lend some help looking for Dr. MC/Yuu. You two, do not start any more trouble and Diamond will keep an eye out if something were to happen.
Deuce: Yes, Dorm Leader Rosehearts!
Ace: Yeah, yeah. We won’t cause trouble.
[After Riddle and Trey left, the three remain on spot until they decided to snoop around out of curiosity and boredom.]
Cater: Even after learning about the foundation, this place gives off unwelcome vibes.
Deuce: Dr. MC/Yuu warned us the potential dangers around here. We shouldn’t mess with anyone or anything-
Ace: Hey guys! Check this room out!
[Somehow Ace opened one of the chambers.]
Cater: *Quirks an eyebrow up* You were sayin’?
Deuce: *Rushes over to Ace* Ace, what happened to not causing trouble?
Ace: I didn’t. Just look at this. *Points at a child sleeping in bed with an EKG monitor and other hospital equipments hooked up to the child*
Deuce: *Whispers* What the hell? Is the foundation experimenting on children?
Cater: *Behind his kouhai students* Whoa! Okay, that’s unexpected.
[With Cater’s loud expression, the child wakes up, yawns and rubbing her tired eyes.]
SCP-239: Who are you? Where is Mister Clef?
Cater: Oh, hello! I’m Cater Diamond and these are Ace Trappola and Deuce Spade.
Deuce: Hi. How did you get here? Where’s your family?
Ace: Deuce, you dummy. How could a child remember all of that?
Deuce: I’m sorry, but who leaves a young girl alone in her room?
SCP!MC/Yuu: *Furious* That would be the foundation, you dum-dums.
[Everyone screamed in horror when Dr. MC/Yuu scared the three Heartslabyul members behind, which unfortunately caused SCP-239 to start crying from the reaction the boys expressed.]
SCP!MC/Yuu: ‘Fuck…’ *Reverts to a caring familial figure* Oh no. No, no, no. 239, come here. *Carefully picks up the little girl and cradles her* Shhh…There, there. Don’t be scared. Your big sibling/brother/sister is here. These boys aren’t bad. They’re mischievous. *Wiping away 239’s tears away*
SCP-239: *Sniffs* Mischievous?
SCP!MC/Yuu: They cause trouble for fun.
SCP-239: *Gasps* So they’re bad guys?
SCP!MC/Yuu: Uhh…Sort of. But they mean no harm. Right, boys? *Glares at the three with a sinister smile*
Cater: *Sweatdrops* Right! No harm done!
Deuce: *Shaken a little* Y-Yes, Dr. MC/Yuu.
Ace: *Felt chills down his spine* Yeah. No doing mean things.
SCP-239: *Yawns*
SCP!MC/Yuu: Tired already?
SCP-239: *Nods* I wish for a sweet dream.
SCP!MC/Yuu: You’ll have a sweet beautiful dream soon. ‘Holy hell, they really drugged her up.’
SCP-239: And…
SCP!MC/Yuu: And what?
SCP-239: I wish you have someone by your side.
SCP!MC/Yuu: *Understood what she meant* Don’t worry. Your sibling/brother/sister will find somebody, but not today. Now… *Pulls out a syringe*
Deuce: MC/Yuu-!
Ace & Cater: *Claps their hands against Deuce’s mouth*
SCP!MC/Yuu: *Injects the medication into 239’s neck* Sweet dreams…
SCP-239: *Before departing to slumber land* Night, night… *Then faints in Dr. MC/Yuu’s arms*
SCP!MC/Yuu: *Gently and carefully tucks 239 back into her bed*
[After tucking SCP-239 back in bed, Dr. MC/Yuu leads the boys out of the room. By the time they all exit out, Dr. MC/Yuu locks up the entrance way and…]
SCP!MC/Yuu: ARE YOU BOYS FUCKING INSANE?!!?!
[The three flinched from the scientist’s outburst.]
Deuce: I’m so sorry, Dr. MC/Yuu! Ace found the door leading to the girl and…How could you lock her up?!
SCP!MC/Yuu: She was an SCP! A highly dangerous anomalous being, and she must never wake up under any circumstances.
Cater: MC/Yuu, chill.
SCP!MC/Yuu: I can’t “chill” after what happened. You’re all lucky she can’t grant any wishes thanks to her containment. The whole room was built with anomalous alloy, SCP-148. There were warnings outside of the door and only Level 2 personnel can enter inside wearing a suit made with the same alloy.
Ace: But…You weren’t wearing one.
SCP!MC/Yuu: …That’s because I was informed somebody broke into 239’s chamber and rushed in. Also why were you walking around this section?
Ace: *Rubs behind his nape* Because I owe you an apology…
SCP!MC/Yuu: An apology?
Ace: *Surprised that Dr. MC/Yuu heard his mumbling* Yes. Riddle forced me to write an apology letter addressed to you. *Hands the letter over to them*
SCP!MC/Yuu: *Takes the letter and reads the content* …
Ace: *Acting patient* …
SCP!MC/Yuu: *Folds the letter close* Just…Head back to your chamber. I’ll inform Riddle for almost causing the foundation a heart attack for interacting with 239.
Ace: *Solemnly nods* Alright…
SCP!MC/Yuu: Two you as well, Cater and Deuce.
Deuce: We’ll return back.
Cater: Yeah. Sorry for almost giving you a heart attack.
[As the three walked back to their respective chamber, a staff member stood beside Dr. MC/Yuu.]
SCP Staff 1: So…You’re not gonna tell them?
SCP!MC/Yuu: *Sighs* It’s too soon. I don’t think they’re ready to learn the truth yet.
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renee-writer · 2 years
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Take the Wheel Chapter One
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“Kiara Ann what is mammy to do?” Her 18 month old daughter laughs from the back seat where she is snuggly strapped into her car seat. “That’s a big help.” How did she end up a single mum driving by herself with her daughter in a snow storm. It wasn’t supposed to be that way.
She meet her father in the last year of her A level classes. He seemed like such a nice respectable guy. Heck, her uncle even liked him. Now three years later, she is here. Alone.
Her Uncle Lamb died when Kiara was six months. A fast moving cancer, it was. Then her bloody father found out that the care of a child was to much and abandoned them. That is why she finds herself, at nineteen, driving up into the Highlands of Scotland to work as a nanny in a place called Lallybroch.
“It will be alright baby girl,” Baby! Her child yells out. “That’s right. You’re mammy’s baby girl and I will see to you. I promise.” Distracted by her daughter, she didn’t realize she was drifting towards a snow bank, until she was in it.
“Jesus, take the wheel!” it is all she had time to say before she was stuck. The car jarred and she quickly turns and looks back. Kiara still giggles. Thank God she is alright. Now what?
He was driving back home after a night out with his mates. As much as he loves his family, he sometimes needs a break from their obsessive love. His sister keeps trying to set him up. Happily married to his best mate, she wants the same for her baby brother. But he is only twenty and isn’t ready to settle down yet. He sighs thinking about it. The whole married and children thing isn’t something he wants right now. His sister has enough. So much they need a nanny. Isn’t that enough for his parents?
The storm picks up. Dang. He slows down and pays more attention to the road ahead. What is that? He slows farther. Crips, there is car stuck in the snow bank.
He pulls over and hurries out. A baby and a lass are inside. He knocks on the window.
A tall man with a tartan scarf stands by their window. “Man mammy.” Kiara comments.
“I see love.” She cracks the window down a hair and the cold air rushes in.
“Hello lass, I see you got yourself in a bit of a jam.”
“Yes I,” she looks back to her daughter, “we got distracted.” Her voice is sweet and Irish.
“Aye, it can be tricky. May I assist you? My name is Jamie Fraser. I live just up the road.”
“Thank you Jamie. I am Claire Beauchamp and this is Kiara Ann.”
“It is very nice to meet you Claire and Kiara.” He is studying the problem. “I think you will have to be towed out.”
“Bloody hell.”
“Hell!” Kiara cheerfully repeats. Claire closes her eyes.
“I try not to do that.” She moans. He laughs.
“No parent is perfect, eh. I assume you are her mam?”
“Yes. The mam that got us stuck.”
“Stuck!”
“Wee little parrot.” Jamie laughs. “Now we need to get you guys out.”
“You have a tow bar?”
“Nae but I can run you guys to where you need to go. Heading up either Leoch or Lallybroch, as there the only houses up this way. “
“Lallybroch.” She has to shout to be heard over the raising wind.
“Perfect as I am heading there myself. Come let’s get you guys into my warm car and back on the road. “ She hesitates. “Good guy, I swear.”
“Mammy cold.”
“Alright.” He helps her and the baby out, fetching the car seat and the nappy bag. He re-straps her in. “You’ve had experience?”
“Aye, lots of nieces and nephews.” They are soon back on the road.
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doubledash7 · 7 months
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The Sims 2: Uberhood Playthrough - Round 1 (Broke: 1)
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Hello everyone! Long time, no post! I took a break for a while and worked on some other projects, but today, I was back playing the game I love, and today it was the first Broke household.
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Brandi Broke is the only daughter of Bob and Betty Newbie. Bob and Betty were known for their community work, but they often don't get recognised as much as some families (*cough" Pleasants *cough*). They were not rich with money, but they were rich with values and love.
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Brandi fell head over heels for the handsome daredevil, Skip Broke. He brought out her inner party girl, which worried her parents, but as long as she was happy, that was all that mattered.
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Everyone knew where they were headed. Despite rumours around town of Skip's line of work in "construction", Brandi was the only one who could tame him. He popped the question. She said yes. They were quickly wed.
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Dustin was their first born, a spitting image of his father. He was a bright boy, but did have a knack for getting into trouble. But this was only the beginning!
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Beau followed soon after, and Brandi found herself outnumbered (as also evidenced by the toilet seat always being left up!). However, they were blessed with a third child, little Andrea, the only girl. Brandi thought her family was complete, until an unfortunate pool ladder accident tore their young family apart. It turned out that Skip had been a witness to Bella being at Don Lothario's condo the night she disappeared, and it was only recently discovered that his death was no accident. It was meant to keep him quiet...permanently!
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Our round begins with the kids heading off to school. Andrea trails behind her brothers. School has never really been her strong suit.
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With her kids growing up and Dustin soon to be an adult himself, Brandi thought it was time to get back into the workforce. Since she had three options in her wants panel, and she didn't attend university, I used the career calculator to work out which career she would get. Brandi ended up getting a job in the Architecture career as a Cement Mixer.
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It was then time for Dustin and Beau's joint birthday parties. They just had a small gathering of Ruby Broke (Skip's older sister) and cousins, Trigger and Susie, along with Susie's husband, Parker Langerak.
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Dustin and Beau sure grow up looking fiiinnne!! I fixed a lot of genetics in Pleasantview, so they look a lot more like a mixture of their parents. Parker had to ruin this shot, stuffing his face with cake.
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The next morning, Brandi got ready for her first day back in the workforce., while Dustin was immediately thinking about moving out. Since it would be tough for him to move out on his own, my thinking was that he would move across the street to live with Ruby and Trigger. I see Dustin as someone that just wants his independence, and he feels he will get that by living with other sims as roommates.
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Beau returned home from school with Justin Kim. A strange coincidence, as I was planning to pair them up. While Justin lives in Strangetown, I had thought that since the drama with Bella's disappearance, Pleasantview and Strangetown have become quite close, and Sims travel between the two often. I imagined that Justin had travelled to Pleasantview with his family for a visit and he met Beau. The two hit it off immediately and Beau invited him back home to hang out.
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And while they had only just met, Justin was smitten, and he initiated a first kiss with Beau. Awwww!
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..................................... And....this also happened. Thanks ACR!
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Another big mention is that I moved Danny and Sarah Crittur into the Broke household. Sarah gave birth to her puppies while Brandi was trying to give her a bath. Welcome Duke, Daisy and Coco Broke!
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Although money was certainly going to be an issue with so many dogs. They could barely keep sufficient savings as it was. Ruby came by to visit to check on the new puppies. Brandi and Ruby are very close, especially following Skip's passing. It's also helpful that Ruby lives right across the road, so she was also a big help in looking after the kids.
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And she continued to help even more, offering to buy one of the puppies. Brandi offered to give her one for free, but Ruby insisted to pay. Brandi began to think that maybe if they sold the other two puppies, it would greatly help her kids financially.
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Unfortunately, Brandi was unable to find anyone else to buy the puppies. Brandi wanted to make sure that they were looked after though, so the animal shelter took them in. Bye Coco and Daisy! We hope that we will see you again in a future household!
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Soon it came time for Andrea to grow up. I had always wanted Brandi to have a girl since it was fixed that she would have a boy, but the game had to throw a curveball at me. Andrea is a Romance sim, just like her father. I even rolled to see if she would be a Hopeless Romantic sim, but nope, a regular, loving, woohooing, Romance sim. This should be interesting!
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My pairing for Andrea is Angus Dane. He is the son of some premade sims (I wonder if anyone can figure out who??). Angus is a Family sim too, and I thought these two would be perfect for each other. I wonder if their relationship will last.
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Andrea and Angus had a date, along with their first kiss. Given how rich he is, Angus was also able to afford a nice thank you gift. Thanks Angus!!
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And we ended the round with Brandi trying to prepare some burgers and fries for Beau and Andrea, but ended up burning them. Poor Brandi! Hope you enjoyed this part and I hope it's not too far between parts next time. We will be visiting the second Broke household next time, which has Trigger, Ruby and will have Dustin added as well.
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narumxato · 3 years
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HOMECOMING WEEKEND TINGZ ! ! ! 
Narumi’s entire family shows up. He stands straighter when he sees his father, smiles gently at his step-mother Mariko, and hugs his younger sisters ( Chiharu, Aoi, and Emiko ). His older sister Ai just stares at him and doesn’t say a word, he’s the same way. As for his mother Athena... he hopes to please her during this game of capture the flag. He would hate to disappoint both of his parents on TV.
Okay so Narumi wasn’t going to the dance but when his sister’s learned of there being one, they dragged him off to some store and got him clothes to wear. They even FaceTime him before the dance to make sure he looks good. “As your favorite sister, I can’t have you looking a mess! If you look bad then I look bad.” - Chiharu Kato for president 2k24 or whatever. And he doesn’t look bad at all! He’s a cutie with his long hair and shit. Probs only stays at the party for like 1hr 30min before he dips.
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caitimetravels · 3 years
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she's insignificant
chapter 10: where you've gone
the umbrella academy x (fem) reader
disclaimer: i do not own the plot/storyline of the netflix tv series and i do not own the umbrella academy characters.
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with a sigh, y/n stood. five was still writing away behind her on the walls non-stop. she didn't dare interrupt him, simply leaving. she would be back anyways. all she needed was a nice walk. 
as she wandered down the street with no destination in mind she spaced out, eyes trained on her feet. suddenly someone knocked her shoulder and brought her back to reality. she raised her head, hoping they weren't someone looking to start a fight or argue with her.
"y/n?" instead she was met with allison. her technically older sister seemed frustrated.
"allison? are you okay?" y/n's eyebrows furrowed, looking up at the curly haired woman. 
"yeah.. i think so" she frowned, "i'm worried about vanya. she won't listen to me but her boyfriend, whoever he is.. i think he's dangerous. i couldn't find anything about him-"
"you went searching for his records?" y/n pulled back in disbelief, "allison! you know vanya doesn't like-"
"i know, she already got angry with me" allison sighed, shaking her head.
"why would you do that?" y/n tilted her head up at her, eyes narrowing incredulously. "where are you even going?"
"well, i found his address. i was going to see if anything's weird.." she earned a disapproving look, "i can't just sit around and do nothing y/n! please, help me, for vanya?"
y/n's expression only darkened, "why are you trying to ruin one of the only good things in her life?! she deserves to be happy for once and im not going to help you take that away from her!" she begun to shout, freezing as she realised her powers were getting out of control in the middle of the street. "just.. leave them alone!" 
she took off, hoping to get away, she needed to get away.
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as the sweet melody came to soft halt y/n smiled up at her sister. vanya donned a similar grin, placing her violin down and joining y/n on the floor, cross legged and leaning back against her bed.
"one day, you're going to be amazing, v" y/n mumbled quietly, looking like she was in a slight daze, "more amazing than you are now.. you're going to be a famous violinist, i can see it now. 'vanya hargreeves, the world's best violinist'" 
vanya softly nudged her shoulder, shaking her head. "no way, the world? c'mon" 
"i'm serious!" y/n was adamant, sitting up straighter to see her better, "you're gonna be so cool! and everyone here is going to see you and say 'damn, wish i had seen how awesome our sister was back then' and you're going to have lots of fans!"
vanya snorted, shyly brushing her long hair to the side, "yeah, right"
".. you won't forget me when you're famous, right?" y/n leaned back against the bed to avoid direct eye contact, her voice was much softer now. "don't forget me.. okay?" she nervously side eyed her sister, trying to gauge her reaction.
"i could never" vanya shook her head, leaning into the h/c haired girl. both of them shared small content grins.
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as she walked upstairs to five's room she heard a commotion, hopefully he hadn't gotten into a fight with one of their siblings again, right?
wrong.
"put her down" five snarled, holding a gun up to luther who held dolores' body out the window. y/n grinned at the sight, highly amused. who would have thought luther would ever threaten someone? well, y'know excluding their missions.. but five nonetheless? she leaned casually against the doorway, arms crossing and waiting for them to sort out whatever issue she walked in on.
"put the gun down, you're not killing anyone today. i know she's important to you so don't make me do this" luther paused, waiting to see what five would do. "it's either her or the gun.. you decide"
eventually five did decide that dolores was more important and dropped the gun before spacial jumping to catch dolores before she could fall. not that much damage would have occurred to the mannequin anyways, maybe a few scratches.
"i can keep doing this all day" luther spoke triumphantly, now holding the gun at his side. y/n snorted, catching their attention.
"you're such children" both glared at her in response, "c'mon, surely you have a better plan than whatever ended up in this-" she gestured vaguely between them, "squabble"
"we did not squabble" five hissed, placing dolores down and straightening his jacket. "but yes, i do have a one other plan" 
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the three of them, five, luther and y/n, drove down an empty road before slowing to a stop. five unbuckled his seatbelt and sighed, looking around.
"you know, i never enjoyed it" he started and luther turned to him in confusion.
"what?"
"the killing. i mean i was- i was good at my work and i took pride in it but it never gave me pleasure" he took a deep breath, "i think it was all those years alone. solitude can do funny things to the mind"
"yeah well, you were gone for such a long time.. i only spent four years on the moon but that was more than enough. it's the being alone that breaks you" luther placed a hand on the briefcase, "you think they'll buy it?"
"well, what i do know is that they're desperate. it's like a cop losing his gun" he alluded, "if the commission finds out they'll be in deep shit, well not to mention that they'll be stuck here until they get it back"
"i should hold onto it" luther suggested, patting it with one hand.
"hm?" five's eyebrows furrowed,
"incase they make a move on you" he added to explain his point.
"okay, luther.. but be careful. i've lived a long life but.. you're still a young man, you've got your whole life ahead of you. don't waste it" y/n snorted and five turned to her, unamused.
"what?" they stared at each other for a moment before five shook his head, looking away with a small smile.
suddenly a car began to drive towards them and they all made to get out of the car. "here we go" five sighed again, he was doing that a lot, y/n realised.
the car continued to drive past them, stopping a few metres away.
"if this all goes sideways.. do me a favour and tell dolores i'm sorry" five turned to luther who nodded slowly.
as five walked away from them y/n leaned back against the car.
"i have a bad feeling about this" she nervously picked at her nails and luther frowned, looking over at her.
"why? what's wrong?"
"that.. i don't know yet" she looked down the road, "i just.. feel like something's off" she shook her head as five walked back, leaning next to her.
luther stepped forwards a bit, "what happens now?"
"now we wait" 
barely a moment later they heard the music of an ice cream truck. y/n squinted against the sun and wind, trying to work out who it was. she took a moment to focus, sensing klaus, diego and ben. uh oh.
as the car got closer luther turned to five, "is that her?"
"luther, you idiot" y/n shook her head, "it's klaus and diego" right on time klaus waved to them as they passed.
the two assassins begun shooting, thinking it was a set up and y/n raised her arms to cover her head as luther stepped in front of her and five to block any shots.
suddenly time stopped.. well, only for five.
he frowned down at y/n next to him, the girl cowering in on herself. he felt bad for bringing her into something like this but she was very persistent.
he slowly stepped under luther's arm, looking at everyone frozen in slight confusion.
"neat trick, isn't it?" a feminine voice called out behind him and he turned to face the woman he had asked to see. the handler. she stared at him, pulling the veil over her face up and onto her hat instead before pulling her sunglasses off.
"hello, five" she smiled, "you look good.. all things considered" she softly gestured to all of him.
"it's good to see you again" he nodded back,
"feels like we met just yesterday, 'course you were a little bit older then" she teased, "congratulations on the age regression, by the way. very clever, threw us all off the scent"
"ah, well, i wish i could take credit" five shrugged, looking away. "i just miscalculated the time dilation of projections and.. well, you know, here i am" his gaze met hers once again, throwing his hands up before putting them back in his pockets, casually.
"you realise your efforts are futile" the handler shifted so that her briefcase was behind her, "so, why don't you tell me what you really want?"
"i want you to put a stop to it" five moved his own hands behind his back. 
"you realise what you're asking for is next to impossible even for me" she shook her head, "what's meant to be is meant to be. that's our raison d'etre" 
"yeah?" five smiled sarcastically, pulling a gun from his shorts "well how about survival as a raison?" 
"i'll just be replaced, i am but a small cog in a machine" the handler waved it off, ignoring the gun pointing straight at her heart. "this fantasy you've been nurturing about summoning up your family to stop the apocalypse is just that.. a fantasy. i must say though, we'll quite impressed with your initiative, your stick-to-it-tiveness, really quite- quite something. which is why we want to offer you, a new position back at the commission, in management" the handler held a hand up, smiling like her offer was an obvious choice.
"sorry what's that now?" five scoffed as she stepped closer, hand tightening on the gun.
"come back to work for us again, you know it's where you belong" 
"well, it didn't work out too well the last time" he glared up at her, not liking the persistence.
"oh but you wouldn't be in the correction department any longer, i'm talking about the home office, you'd have the best health and pension and an end to this ceaseless travel" she laughed freely, "you're a distinguished professional in.. school boy shorts. we have the technology to reverse the process. i mean you- you can't be happy like this" she slowly pushed his gun down, stepping ever closer.
"i'm not looking for happy" he spat through gritted teeth.
the handler only tilted her head, eyeing him carefully before raising a hand to stroke his cheek, "we're all looking for happy. we can make that happen, we can make you.. yourself again"
five huffed a laugh, gesturing to his siblings. "what about my family?"
"what about them?" the handler raised an eyebrow, acting like she didn't already know he intended to save them.
"i want them to survive" 
the handler took in a deep breath, taking in the sight of luther protecting y/n who was still crouching against the car as well as diego and klaus who were in the middle of crashing the ice cream truck.
"all of them?" 
"yes, all of them" he narrowed his eyes at her,
the handler gave him a small smirk, moving towards the recoiled girl. five watched carefully, waiting to see what she would do.
"it's such a shame.. she would have done well with us. if only we could take her too" she reached a hand out, about to touch her but five moved first, spacial jumping in front of her and grabbing her hand. he held her away from y/n.
"don't touch her" he snarled, unmoving from his protective stance. 
"my my, five, i didn't expect such protectiveness from you" the handler merely smirked, stepping away. as they walked back she once again proposed her deal.
"well" the handler begun, reaching a hand into her pocket and pulling out her sunglasses before putting them back on her face. "i'll see what i can do from them.. do we have a deal?" she reached a hand out to him, awaiting his acceptance. he merely stared at her hand before sighing,
"one thing" five stepped back, putting his gun in his shorts again. he walked over to hazel's gun on the floor, taking out the ammunition and chucking it on one side of the road before chucking the rest of the gun to the other. he turned and walked back, noticing the bullet headed towards luther and y/n. he frowned, using his pointer finger and thumb to move it over so that it would hit the car instead of them.
as soon as he shook her outstretched hand they disappeared and time was restored.
y/n shivered, ignoring the bullet hitting the car next to her and the way her siblings scrambled around to get away quick. she allowed herself to be shoved into the car with klaus and diego, spaced out.
"you alright?" diego turned to her while klaus stuck the middle finger up at hazel and cha cha. 
"i felt someone else.. it was only for a moment but i felt someone.." she spoke solemnly, staring at her shaking hands. "and then five just.. disappeared"
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blackfangedreaper · 2 years
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LOVE POTION
One piece witch au, YES! I am here with another au that i brought out of my ass!...uh head rather. This is just witch reader deciding she's had enough of katakuri being dense and adding a mild love potion into the doughnuts she plans to give him.
Pairing: Katakuri x Fem!reader.
Warning: cursing and fluff😍💞
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Coming back after grocery shopping has always been challenging and exhausting for you.
Trust me living in the outskirts of town is just not it, especially with no mode of transportation.
Apparently your broom had to malfunction at the most inconvenient of times causing it to crash against a stop sigh pole, ironic isn't it but don't worry you jumped off just in time while using a floatation spell to guarantee your safety.
But today...today's trip was worth it cause you were going to confess to your long time crush, you've known this man for three years now...actually more.
You officially became acquainted with him while working on a project together, it came as quite a shock when you realised he worked at the same magic institute as you.
Going to the same school of wizardry and being in the same year would count as knowing him but you both barely talked as classmates only passing each other by with a brief 'hello'.
You have been in love with this sixteen and eight foot wizard ever since he took care of you after you supposedly fell sick after one of your many combined projects.
You never thought such a cold man would care to make time for you especially since he was the reason you fell sick in the first place after he left you in the rain when you mistakenly saw his face.
He seemed guilty when he heard of your leave due to you being sick, you reassured him that your weren't mad and ended up spilling how handsome he looked without his scarf, you don't think you've seen him blush so hard after that.
From then on you both became closer, you learnt how he was the second son and third child of one of the most powerful wizarding families.
How he was a diligent and calm man who cares deeply for his family, he once introduced you to one of his little sisters, Brulee her name was, such a sweet girl she is.
And how he looked up to a certain strawhat who supposedly beat him in a duel, causing the charlotte acknowledge the young man as a friend and rival now.
Friends would be the perfect term to describe your relationship with the Charlotte, but you wanted to be more than just friends, for God's sake you were in love with him.
So no matter how many tricks you pulled up sleeves it always seems to fly over the top of his head so you decided you have had enough, you were going to dedicate your day off to him.
Today your going to make his favourite food, Doughnuts...Yeah you saw right, your going get his heart by going through his stomach first.
That's right your gonna lure him into your trap by baking him his favourites then proceed to add a mild love potion you made yourself!
Since the potion contained a short strand of your hair you wouldn't have to worry about him falling for someone else.
It also had no side effects and wouldn't last for long at least maybe it would buy you enough time to confess and for him to realise his feelings for you...if he had any that is.
Whatever! Your still doing it, your going to make him fall hopelessly in love with you, its payment for being dense after all its not your fault, he brought this upon himself.
Snapping out of your daze you begin to take out the groceries out of your basket and putting them on your kitchen counter.
Stretching you arms and back, you roll your sleeves up and tie a scarf around your head then walked to the sink to cleanse your hands you begin to mix in the ingredients for the doughnuts you were about to prepare.
Bringing out your kettle you begin to boil water for the tea you were going to brew... You weren't thinking of serving only doughnuts now did you.
It took longer than usual to prepare this because of how large these doughnuts were... I'm talking extra large.
Pouring your love potion into the doughnut mixture you begin to stir making sure it was spread out evenly in order to drown it's sweet smell.
Even though it was a mild potion it still could be detected, so you had to be careful or you would be in serious trouble.
The next twenty minutes you were adding finishing touches.
"There! All done." You exclaimed, counting up to twelve doughnuts made from scratch and with love too, literally.
"Ohh, i hope he likes them." You said anxiously looking at the perfectly arranged doughnuts which you seemed to have packed in a big straw basket covered with a pink and white checked cloth and inside it was a flask containing the tea you brewed earlier.
You muttered a spell under your breath making the kitchen clean in an instant. Making sure everything was tidy you left to freshen up.
After five minutes you were ready to go meet the man of your dreams at his cabin. Casting a floatation spell on the basket it begins to lift itself while making its way to you.
You grab your cloak and make your way towards the door the basket following after.
Thankfully his house was not far from yours making your journey less stressful. You arrived and proceeded to knock on his door. "Hello? Anyone home?"
You waited for a few seconds before the door swung open revealing the man you were enamoured with.
"Katakuri-san.." You said breathless.
"Y/n... What brings you here?" He asked tilting his head in confusion causing his scarf to shift slightly, you never did tell him you were visiting.
"I-I came to drop this off." You stuttered feeling flustered just from his voice.
"Would you like to come in?" He asked tugging on his scarf.
"U-Uh ma-maybe another time! I promise!" You suggested flicking your fingers which caused the basket to zoom over to him.
You begin to walk away after waving goodbye to him. You definitely do not want to be there when he consumes the potion.
He stood outside looking at your figure disappear with a puzzled look planted on his face. He looked down peering at the basket that seemed to be wafting a sweet aroma before taking it with him and closing his door.
Sparkles and flowers floated around him when he uncovered the basket, sighting twelve delicious looking doughnuts and a flask with seemed to contain hot tea.
"Oh! Doughtnuts~" Katakuri moaned in delight. He didn't know how to thank you maybe he should invite you out sometime.
He picks up the first doughnut its sweet aroma wafting all around him, he finally decides to takes a bite, he savoured its sweet taste and soft texture before freezing after he swallowed.
Meanwhile...
You hummed as you walked home with a skip in your step, you arrived home quickly deciding to take a rest, the events carried out today has left you exhausted as you walked to your room and laid on your bed.
"The potion should be taking effect by now." You said yawning, sleep taking over you as your heavy eye lids began to close.
Going to work the next day, you met the man who had been on your mind through out the night. There he was talking to one of your colleagues.
You were nervous, 'did the potion work?' or 'What if it doesn't?' These thoughts ran along your mind the longer you stared at him.
You snapped out of your daze realising he was walking towards you, 'oh gosh what should i do?! Do i smell ok? Do i look ok?!! He's coming closer, oh what's gonna happen now?'
"Hello!" He said squinting his eyes at you.
"Uh hi!" You stuttered out.
"Thank you for the doughnuts and the tea, i will remember to return the basket and the flask." He said picking on his scarf.
"Yeah yeah no problem." You said smiling.
"I will be going now, see you at lunch." He said causing your smile to falter.
"I-I sorry w-what? already? You got nothing you need to say?" You said smiling anxiously. Did the potion not work?.
"No, nothing that i recall." He said, raising his eyebrow in suspicion.
"...i uh, tha-that's fine, see you uh, later." You sighed dejected, maybe you should give up, seeing the potion never worked anyways.
You begin to turn around questioning how you fucked this up, only to feel a big warm hand pat on your head gently, you turn around looking up at the man you adored.
"I am sure you are wondering why your little potion didn't work!" He said, your jaw dropped and you felt cold all of a sudden...yeah you just got caught, holy shit what did you expect, this man was no joke, of course he could detect it!
"I-I-I uh f- uh w-wait i- ah c-can ex-explain!" You stumbled over your words trying to explain to him.
"I feel the same way." He said briefly.
"L-Look i-i'm sorr- excuse me, what?" You said feeling your face heat up.
"I said your potion didn't work because i feel the same way." He explained looking away, you could see his ears turning red.
"Y-You do?! You really do?!" You asked only to receive a nod from him, he still wouldn't look at you, how cute he was flustered but yet again so were you.
"S-So your not mad?" You asked nervously.
"No." He muttered.
You honestly didn't know what to say, you had been chasing this man for three years almost four and you finally somehow got him.
"I'm glad, i like you too." You said bashfully looking down on your fingers, too shy to look up at him.
"Are we... Now?-" he asked raising his scarf higher to cover his rouge cheeks.
"Yes we are." You said laughing while looking up to see katakuri looking down at you, his curved eyes making it obvious he was smiling.
"We should get going." He said.
"Yeah, we should." You said before walking the opposite direction of the institute.
"Uh... Y/n the institute is that way." Katakuri said
"I definitely knew that!" You said turning towards the institute causing katakuri to chuckle. He grabbed your hands claiming you would get lost if he didn't.
I guess he was just as enamoured with you as you were with him.
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Hmm...i kinda like it but not alot(i don't like it.) Im back!!! Here again with another one.
I hope you like it 🥺🥰💞
Ouh and @closet-degenerate i just want to let you know that your are number three on my fav cousin list🙃.
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heyyyharry · 3 years
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Happier
(inspired by happier by Olivia Rodrigo)
Word count: 2.4k
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I'm selfish, I know, I can't let you go So find someone great, but don't find no one better I hope you're happy, but don't be happier
Part 1: Drivers License
Part 2: Deja Vu
A/N: I edited the original lyrics to match the POV :)
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Harry had come up with a thousand scenarios of how this day would play out. Actually, he’d been thinking of this day since the moment he’d received the news. He didn’t dare to hope that she’d say yes to coming back for a sequel. He’d been sure that they would write her character off, give a lame excuse for how his love interest could not make a return and make his character forget about her completely to move on with a new girl in town. It would have been great if it was that easy in real life. Once someone was written off the script, they were gone for good. Real-life relationships were not that simple. Goodbye didn’t mean ‘never see you again’. You would still share the same friend circle and social bubbles, and it was worse when you two worked in the same industry. Harry didn’t know how he’d lasted a year without running into her, not since the Grammys.
“Didn’t you two date?”
“No.” Harry shook his head, but his eyes stayed glued on Y/N from across the room. She wasn’t looking his way, too busy saying hello to everyone else. “No,” he repeated, more to himself than to his co-star. “We didn’t.”
“But she wrote an entire album about you,” said the other twin. What was her name again? Lulu?
“Luna!” cried her sister, Lex. “You can’t ask him that!”
“No, it’s okay,” Harry said with a tight smile, slightly annoyed by the blonde twins, but he didn’t want to seem like an ass on the first day of filming. “And I don’t know if it was for me. You should ask Y/N.”
“Ask me what?”
Harry flinched when he looked up and saw Y/N padding towards them. She hugged the twins, who seemed way too excited. Harry guessed they were Y/N’s fans. They gave off crazy fangirl vibes, probably just pretending not to know the drama to interrogate him. He couldn’t blame them for assuming he was the villain and definitely could not blame Y/N for portraying him as one. It was more important that he knew who he was and how much he had changed since his last relationship. Maybe they could finally be friends.
“Were they bothering you?” Y/N asked him once the twins had left.
Harry nodded. “They’re your friends?”
“Oh, I met them last year on tour. I’m surprised you don’t know them. They were on Disney.”
“I don’t watch Disney,” Harry admitted with a smile. “Well, not today’s Disney.”
“Understandable.” Y/N nodded and bit her lip. She seemed guarded with her straight back and hands hidden behind her. She eyed him up and down, quite subtle yet noticeable. “How have you been?”
“Pretty good,” he said, nodding slowly. “You?”
“Yeah, but mostly tired because of tour.”
“You’re done?”
“Yup, last night was the last show.”
“Nice.”
Y/N raised an eyebrow. “Nice?”
Harry blinked. “Did I say something wrong?”
“No.” Y/N giggled. “You still sound very...you.”
“Well, shouldn’t I?”
“Yeah, you should. But it’s been a year so…I mean, you haven’t changed much.”
“Right,” he said lowly, his eyes falling to his feet. Harry supposed he should say something else, perhaps bringing up another random topic to discuss, but all he could think about was what had happened between them. Things had been messy, hadn’t they? How could they go back to before that? Before her first song about him. Before he’d chosen someone else over her.
Or he could talk about her new relationship. She’d been in a happy relationship for almost six months, right? No wait, hadn’t they broke up two weeks ago? He wasn’t sure because he hadn’t been catching up. If they’d broken up, he’d sound like an ass to even mention her ex’s name. He should just stay quiet.
“I’ll see you later?” she said, gesturing at her stylist who was waiting by the door.
Harry could ask her right now -- the reason she’d agreed to film the sequel to their first movie together. He’d heard from a very reliable source that she’d specifically asked her agent to decline any project that he was in. So did this mean they were good? That she didn’t hate him anymore? He could have gathered his courage and got the answer right then…
“Yeah, see you.”
...but he didn’t.
And so she gave him a smile and a little wave, then happily returned to her stylist.
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“See you tomorrow, Y/N!”
“See you, Annie!” Y/N said as she put the rest of her things into her tote bag. Her new driver had got her schedule mixed up, and so she had to wait here for another half an hour. She was in no rush. It had been a light first day, and she’d had a fun time getting to know the new cast members and catching up with old friends.
She sat on the sofa in the lobby, legs crossed, texting her best friend about her day. She’d purposely left out the short off-screen conversation with Harry, and her best friend didn’t even bother to ask. In their world, he didn’t exist, and his name was censored in every conversation like a curse word that was even worse than ‘cunt’. Nevertheless, she didn’t hate him anymore. She was doing just fine on her own, being busy with her career, and she’d been in a happy relationship after her fall out with him.
She and the guy, a model, had broken up two weeks ago due to long distance and some differences that they could not change. They had ended on good terms and decided to stay friends. They said you could only stay friends with your ex when you still had feelings for each other, or you had never loved each other that much in the first place. For her, it was probably the latter. Her previous relationship had been more platonic than romantic, apparently. So she had nothing but the best to say about him.
As she was going through her camera roll, just reminiscing about the past, she heard footsteps approaching and looked up to find Harry. He offered a smile and gestured to the spot beside her on the sofa. “May I sit here? My ride is late.”
“Yeah, sure.” She hurriedly scooted over.
“Good job today,” he said. “You were great.”
“Thanks, so were you.” She smiled, and they both looked away at the same time. This was so awkward. She hated small talk. She’d never had to have small talk with Harry. Conversations with him used to be so easy and natural and silly. Whatever this was, it wasn’t them.
“Can we just be normal?”
At first, Y/N thought she’d been the one who’d said it, so when she realised it’d been Harry, she was speechless.
He swallowed and sat a bit straighter, still not looking at her. “I don’t want us to be weird and awkward.”
“Okay,” she said.
He cleared his throat. “Wanna try again?”
“Yeah, sure.”
“Okay, not to sound like an ass but when Joey kept forgetting his lines, I was so pissed off, I could throw a chair at the wall.”
“Right?!” exclaimed Y/N, feeling free to have finally broken out of her shell. “Like, he doesn’t even have many lines. I know he’s new but damn...you can’t get far if you don’t learn your goddamn lines.”
Harry shook with laughter. “Oh God, we sound like dicks, don’t we?”
“Maybe.” Y/N laughed, covering her mouth. “But you know what? We can’t be nice in this industry. It’s impossible.”
“Shhh, if someone heard this, we would be into big trouble.”
“Oh please, I’ve had worse articles written about me than ‘Y/N speaks facts about her lazy co-star’.”
Harry tossed his head back and cackled. “The worst one I’ve got this week was ‘Harry Styles hates therapists.’”
“What?!” Y/N gasped. “No way! That’s so stupid!”
“Right?” Harry rolled his eyes. “I could get all my therapists to speak up for me but I’m kinda immune to bullshit now.”
“Therapists? Like plural?”
“Yeah, one in every city.”
“Damn.”
“Yeah.”
Y/N rubbed her hands onto her legs. “Rough year?”
Harry’s eyes rolled to the back of his head as he leaned back. “You have no idea.” Then he swept his hair out of his eyes, sucked in a breath, and finally looked at her. “I wish I could have talked to you, though.”
She bit her tongue, knowing what she was about to say next would disappoint her best friend so much, but she had to. “So do I.”
Harry looked taken aback before his lips curled into a smile. “It’s silly, isn’t it? I haven’t talked to you in a year, and I feel like I know everything that’s happened to you except that I don’t.”
What he’d just said might make no sense for most people, but Y/N knew exactly what he meant. She nodded and wetted her lip. “You only know as much as everyone else does.”
“Yeah, I got updates on you from the news and our friends.”
“Same.” Y/N smiled back. “I hate how they write articles about your new haircut but not mine.”
“I like your new hair colour.”
“Thanks. I like your new car.”
Then they both burst out laughing. It was fun and also a little bit strange that Y/N didn’t feel the same anxiety talking to him as she used to. It must be because they had grown and were now meeting again as better people.
“Damn, my ride's here,” Y/N said as she read the text from her driver. “I gotta go now.”
“Oh, okay.” Harry stood up and followed Y/N to the entrance. “Hey, just wondering--”
“Yeah?”
“Am I...am I still blocked?” He looked a bit flustered as she tilted her head and squinted her eyes. “On your phone. Because I remember you having my number blocked--”
“I unblocked you on your birthday.”
“Oh, really?”
“Yeah.” Y/N shrugged. “I should’ve sent you a happy birthday text but...I didn’t want your girlfriend to get the wrong ideas.”
“My ex.”
“Yeah, I know.”
They smiled at each other one last time before saying goodbye. Y/N knew it was silly, but she was hoping he would go after her.
Ding.
A notification popped up when she was in the car. She was almost home, and it was from Harry’s number. He’d sent her a link with a message that said, “Hope you like it :)”.
Curious, she tapped on it and was directed to an audio file titled ‘Track 5’. The upload date was last year. About two weeks after their short conversation at the Grammys.
Hurriedly, she fumbled inside her bag for her iPods and put it on before she pressed play.
“Hey, Jeff, I couldn’t sleep so I wrote this song. Listen and let me know if it should go on the album.”
Then came the piano intro. It sounded good, so Y/N wondered how it hadn’t ended up on his last album.
But when he started to sing...
We ended a while ago Your friends are mine, you know, I know You've moved on, found someone new One more guy who brings out the better in you
And I thought my heart was detached From all the sunlight of our past But he’s so nice, he’s so funny Does he mean you forgot about me?
Oh, I hope you're happy But not like how you were with me I'm selfish, I know, I can't let you go So find someone great, but don't find no one better I hope you're happy, but don't be happier
And does he tell you you’re the most beautiful girl he’s ever seen? An eternal love bullshit he might not even mean Remember when you were with me I meant it when you heard it first from me
And now I'm pickin' him apart Like cuttin' him down will make you miss my wretched heart But he’s charming, he looks kind He probably gives you butterflies
I hope you're happy But not like how you were with me I'm selfish, I know, I can't let you go So find someone great, but don't find no one better
I hope you're happy I wish you all the best, really Say you love him, baby Just not like you loved me And think of me fondly when your hands are on him I hope you're happy, but don't be happier
The song was for her. He’d written it when her new relationship had gone public. Y/N sat there, staring blankly ahead until the honking of a car tore open her inner peace, and reality came crashing back in. The driver dropped her off at her house. Instead of going inside, she stood on her front steps and replayed the song one more time. When it ended, she decided to text him: Why didn’t this make it to the album?
She didn’t know where he was now, but it showed ‘typing’ in less than a second, as if he’d been waiting in their chat since he’d sent that link.
You would’ve hated me, Y/N.
True, she replied. Still, I would’ve loved the song lowkey. And added, I love it btw.
He took so long to type that it was driving her crazy. She flopped down on the concrete stair with her phone clutched in her hands, her heart thundering against her ribcage. Anxiety popped like a balloon when his message appeared: Were you happier?
She reread it again and again.
No.
I wasn’t either, he responded. I kept getting deja vu.
Ha, nice reference.
That song is my guilty pleasure. Love listening to you roasting me on loop.
That last message made Y/N bury her face into her palm and giggle like a fool. She thought for a second and wrote: I could come roast you in person now if that’s what you prefer. I think we’ve never had a proper roasting.
Can we meet, Y/N? Or are you busy now?
No, not busy.
Great, I’ll pick you up.
Just tell me where, she responded with a smile on her face. I got my drivers license now :)
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This one is close to my heart - took me a long time to figure out how I wanted to write about Oberyn, this is an au, we are not in Westeros because I wouldn't even know how the hell to jump into that world but I hope you like it.
Oberyn Martell x F!Reader (GOT's AU)
Pairing: Oberyn x F!Reader
Word Count: 10K (sorry bout it)
Warnings: **TRIGGER WARNING** Deals with grief (readers husband / Elia's death) Reader is a widow, deals with loss and depression / fluffy parent stuff, yearning, language, Smut 18+, PIV sex (wrap it up), dirty talk **pregnancy**
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You could almost feel his arms around you, could almost feel his voice in your ear telling you he loved you. It always made waking up so hard.
Your son was up though and that meant the end of your time with him. It felt like it had been forever since he passed away, and it also felt like it had happened yesterday. Especially on the days when you dreamt about him.
You missed him fiercely. You felt his loss so strongly, it was like an ache that nothing could relieve. Everything in you wanted to lay in bed and conjure up happy memories but your son needed you.
Lately it seemed like he was the only thing keeping you out of bed.
“Good morning little love.” Your smile for him was genuine. You couldn’t help it when he gave you those little grabby hands.
Your son looked like you, everyone said so. Spitting image absolutely - but every so often you would look at him and see your husband staring back at you and that hurt so much more than you wanted to admit.
You tried to focus on your son, he was babbling happily as you got him ready for his first day at daycare. You had been praying fiercely that he would get a spot before your maternity leave was up. You couldn’t afford to stay home longer than was necessary and in order to be able to afford the spot you were praying for you needed to go back to work. It was a vicious cycle.
You had applied to a few in your area and until last week it had been a steady stream of -unfortunately we have no space at this time- until you found Elias. It was a smaller, more “hands on” daycare but it’s the only option you had within budget.
You would have preferred to send your son to Casterly Rock Child Care but not only could you not afford it, there were never any spots. It was like trying to get your son into private school. Once you were back at work and making your regular salary you could make it work. If he ever got in that is, for now however - it would have to be Elias.
You wanted to get him used to daycare before you went back to work, the thought of leaving him there bawling for you would have meant a horrific first day back. Better to get him accustomed, the lady you had spoken to said that you could start him as early as this week, and you agreed.
“Come on little man, are you ready? You’re going to meet so many other kids! Isn’t that exciting?” He giggled at your happy tone and the sound was always like a balm, his happiness was your happiness. You got his diaper bag ready with everything he’d need and set off.
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The walk to the daycare had been nice, the fact that it was so close was a big bonus. The daycare seemed to be a big home, the lower level of which had been converted in order to separate the living quarters upstairs. You walked into the foyer and immediately saw a huge portrait of a beautiful young woman.
In loving memory of Elia Martell, this Daycare was opened in her honour
She must have died young, you knew that pain. Your heart went out to her family.
You surveyed the space, it looked intensely homey, there was a big unit packed with kids shoes and bags, big cubbies with names written on them. A big community notice board filled with flyers and local news.
There were sunflowers everywhere, the whole space was bathed in a yellow glow that made it look like part of the sun was stashed away. The brightness of it was lovely, and it shooed away the fear you had at being separated from your son slightly. You had a good feeling about this place.
A woman came at the sound of the door with a big smile on her face. Her gauzy dress floating behind her as she walked over to you excitedly as you got your son out of his stroller. You couldn’t help but smile back at her - she seemed so friendly.
“Good morning! I’m Ellaria, I believe we spoke over the phone.” She hugged you tightly and her openness shocked you, but you quickly recovered and smiled back at her, introducing yourself formally. She looked down at your son and waved at him.
“It’s nice to meet you Ellaria, this is Mylo.” You turned Mylo to face her and she cooed happily at him. He seemed taken with her and you definitely could not blame him. She exuded a calming maternal energy, and she looked like a goddess.
“Hello Mylo, aren’t you just the most handsome little man, may I?” She looked to you for permission before reaching for him. You hesitated slightly but relented. It was better to know now how much crying you’d have to deal with. She took him with grace and bounced him as she held him tight to chest.
“Yes you are such a handsome boy, my girls are going to love you.” She spoke into his hair and it made you happy to see her be so tender with him. You felt better about this place by the second.
“Please be welcome, I’ll give you a tour so you can feel better about leaving him here.” She spoke over her shoulder, urging you to follow. So far no crying - this is good.
You walked through to the back of the house to find a big open room, a mountain of toys stacked neatly in one corner. The main play area was closed off with a wooden gate to keep the little ones from roaming out of sight. There was a row of little cots in another corner for nap time, as well as a long table filled with high chairs and a bench for the bigger kids. You could tell kids liked it here. It was still early enough that only a few children were there by now and by the look of them they were Ellaria’s own, they looked just like her.
“We let the children enjoy their time however they choose, we let them colour or play - they can paint or do puzzles. The only thing we don’t let them do is watch tv. They socialize better without sitting in front of a screen. We don’t separate them by age and encourage them to play or learn together. Elia, watch your sisters while I finish the tour.”
She spoke to a girl that seemed to be in her teens before guiding you outside.
“On nice sunny days we bring the children outside, to play in the water gardens, or in the sand. I forgot to mention it over the phone. If you’re not comfortable with Mylo playing in the water he can be kept in the shade.” She smiled, the yard was huge and for a kid it would be paradise. It was essentially a massive in ground kiddie pool with fountains, you could already see Mylo sitting in the water and splashing around excitedly.
“No it’s okay, I can pack him some beach diapers, he’s like a fish this one so he’ll love it here. I’ll get him some sunscreen too and a hat or something so he can be outside.” You smiled imagining his chubby little legs in the water.
“Perfect, that would be lovely I’m sure he’ll be very happy here, won’t you Mylo.” She bounced him a little and he giggled. It was both a relief and an annoyance that he took to this woman so quickly. You pushed that thought away, this is a blessing and you’re projecting your insecurities.
“I’m really glad you gave me the tour Ellaria thank you. I feel much better about leaving him now.” You were sincere, you knew in your heart this woman would care for your child just as well as you would.
“Oh yes he’ll be happy here, my girls will fight over him I can see it now - and I just know Oberyn will love him.” She had a tiny bit of an accent and her voice was lovely, you could listen to her talk all day. “Okay little one let’s get you inside and settled so mama can go about her day hm?” She led you back inside and placed Mylo into the enclosure with a bunch of colourful blocks to distract him. Just like she had predicted - her girls came over instantly to fawn over him and he loved the attention.
“Thanks so much- I’ll be back at around 5:30 to pick him up. I packed him some extra clothes, his pacifier, diapers, rash cream just in case. Everything I thought he’d need- nap time for him is usually around eleven and if he gets fussy he has his blanket in here.” You showed her and she nodded, taking his bag from you.
“No problem, have a great day, we’ll see you later.” You felt good about leaving him there - seeing him happy and distracted with Ellaria’s girls. You managed to make it all the way home before the tears came.
—-
You took the time away from Mylo to be in bed. You’d wanted to lay and do nothing for so long, imagining it would feel better than it did. It never did.
It was silent in your house which was new, no tv, no baby noises, no crying. Just you and the ghost of your husband. An empty bed reminding you of his absence. You laid there in the quiet, aside from the sounds of cars outside your window, seeing your gauzy curtains fluttering in the slight breeze. Dustmotes dancing on the little light you allowed in.
You were glad then that Mylo wasn’t around, that he has a happy place with other children, just the thought of him splashing around in the water and being around Ellaria’s energy made you feel a little better. You had to try harder.
You couldn’t let your grief overwhelm you, you couldn’t let it get in the way of being a good mom. You had to be better for Mylo. For yourself, but it was hard, it was hard to celebrate Mylos firsts without him. When Mylo crawled for the first time you were a wreck for days. When he first laughed, you cried. All of his firsts were daggers to your heart and it wasn’t fair to him.
These milestones which should have been met with joy and excitement, were often met with misery and tears and that had to stop. You vowed that it would, but not today.
Today was for laying in bed in silence.
——-
You ended up getting there a little earlier than you thought to pick up Mylo and you half expected chaos but the children were well behaved. They were playing happily in little groups of twos and threes. Blocks and puzzles, barbies and dolls. So many activities going on at once. Mylo was sitting in a high chair with his back facing you, someone was feeding him something but you couldn’t see them from where you were.
“You’re early! Look Mylo- mamas here!” Ellaria had more energy than you’d seen in women half her age. It was inspiring, truly.
“Your son is a delight. He’s a lovely boy and very well behaved.” You saw his face poke out from behind the high chair then, a handsome man who looked to be in his late 30’s or early 40’s. His smile was infectious.
“I’m so glad to hear he was well behaved.” You spoke truthfully, you were a little worried he’d be fussy all day.
“A perfect little gentleman weren’t you Mylo?” He spoke with such affection, these people were truly suited for this work.
“Hey little man, what are you eating?” You came around to see him and he perked up to hear your voice, his little hands making the grabby signal you loved so much.
“My sincerest apologies if I’m spoiling his dinner, he saw me eating berries and he practically took them out of my hands.” He smiled warmly down at the baby, he was eating the berries happily, juice and seeds smeared all over his face.
“That’s okay, I’m here early anyway, dinner won’t be for a little while and he loves berries. Don’t you little man?” He made the grabby hands again and ignored the mush.
“Okay little one let’s get you cleaned up so you can go home.” Oberyn grabbed some wipes and began carefully getting him somewhat clean. You couldn’t help but notice how handsome he was, his greying hair did nothing to take away from his allure. If anything it made him look distinguished. He got Mylo decently clean, anything he missed would be taken care of at bath time. He barely finished because Mylo got impatient and cried out for you.
“It’s okay I’m here, let’s get you ready.” You thanked him - he had beautiful brown eyes.
It shocked you that you even thought about how attractive Oberyn was. You hadn’t even thought about another man since you got married, and even less so after your husband died. It was a little distressing but you imagined that it was bound to happen eventually. Another first.
You heard a little girl then, no older than six or seven run up to him and call him dad, she looked just like Ellaria and then it clicked. Of course they would be together. That should have been obvious. They had the same slight lilt in their speech- obviously they had come from the same place. You felt a little foolish then, not knowing exactly why.
“See you tomorrow Mylo.” He called out to him, turning to you after to offer you his hand. “It was lovely to meet you, see you tomorrow.” He shook your hand in his big warm ones.
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“Good morning! Hi Mylo, are you ready to get bombarded by my daughters today?” Oberyn greeted you at the entrance the next day. He stood in a mustard yellow shirt and linen trousers, he looked like the human version of a sun-god and you had to remember to reign in your thoughts; It was very difficult when he smiled at the both of you. Ellaria came at the sound and you felt chastened somehow.
“Good morning! It’s lovely to see you both.” She smiled and Mylo giggled at her. She took him without hesitation from his stroller and it surprised you how comfortable you were with it. He definitely liked her which was a bonus, she held him tightly and he grabbed playfully at her long curls.
Oberyn stood beside the big portrait of the woman you learned was Elia, you saw the resemblance between them then and your heart wilted slightly. He noticed and looked where your gaze was focused. The smile changed, from an open friendliness, to a sad fondness.
“My sister.” he said softly, the pain was evident.
“I’m so sorry, the grief must be immense.” you meant every word, you knew it to be true.
“It is, but it makes me happy to have this place in her honour. I miss her very much.” He spoke with a fondness that wrapped itself around your heart. You still couldn’t talk about your husband and it had been over a year.
“She is with us in spirit my love.” Ellaria put her head on his shoulder and he hugged her warmly. It felt like you were intruding on a beautiful private family moment, even your son looked like he belonged with them. He made the grabby hands at Oberyn - that hurt more than you could have thought. Another first.
“Yes, you and I are going to have fun in the sand today right?” Mylo giggled at the excited faces Oberyn made and it all seemed so natural, so practised - you had to leave. You were suffocating and the tears were coming fast and heavy. You hurriedly kissed Mylos head as they fell and practically ran out the door. This was looking like another day in bed.
You hadn’t made it home before your cell phone was ringing - the name of the daycare centre lit up on the caller id. You took a couple of deep breaths to settle yourself before answering, you were so embarrassed.
“Hello?” You managed to hold back the sniffle.
“Hello dove, I wanted to make sure you’re okay - please let me know if we did anything to make you uncomfortable.” It was Ellaria and her voice sounded so sincere and worried that it compounded the embarrassment. You felt your face grow hot at what they must think of you.
“Hi - yes, I’m sorry about that. I’m so ashamed no no please it was nothing to do with you guys. I’m happy Mylo is with you. He seemed so happy.” You tried to keep your voice neutral but a crack managed to sneak through while the tears fell. You knew she heard you then. She was quiet for a moment.
“Are you sure?” She prodded gently, you took in her meaning. She was asking far more than she was saying with words.
“Yes - thank you Ellaria - I’ll see you at 5:30pm - have a great day.” You hung up before she could hear you falling apart.
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When you got home you felt hopeless. Would this ever get better? You were so exhausted - it always felt like if you just got a full day of sleep it would clear. The cotton in your brain would finally disappear. It never did, but it didn’t stop you from trying.
You could smell him then, feel his arms around you and it did more to calm you than all the sleep in the world. In the back of your mind you knew this was a dream, but he was here and that’s all that mattered.
You can’t keep doing this to yourself.
He spoke into your hair and you could feel it, you felt the air leave his lungs, he felt sturdy wrapped around you in the nameless place you could only ever find in dreams.
Don’t leave me again - please I can’t do this without you. You knew this couldn’t last and you already dreaded waking up.
I’m already gone. He was slipping away.
How could a dream be so incredibly cruel?
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The weeks leading up to your return to work went by in a blur, you had too much free time and you seemed to spend every single second of it in bed. Constantly chasing the dreams with him.
When Mylo was home it was easier to focus on him and push your grief away, if only for a little while. He was doing well at the daycare, he was happy to see everyone every morning and it made you ashamed to think that they were better suited to care for him than you were.
You were a dark cloud in this happy baby’s life. You had to get better.
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The first week back at work was difficult to say the least. The first few days especially.
It was hard to concentrate, you were fatigued and your heart was absolutely not in it. You pushed through though, using Mylo to get you through it. You thought about how happy he was to see you whenever you got to the daycare; Ellaria had told you he was thriving and she was certain his first steps would be any day now. That was a double edged sword but you focused on the good. You desperately hoped it would happen at home and not at the daycare, even though you knew you could never truly be sure.
She was right - it happened three days later. He was standing holding onto the high chair when he turned to you and took a couple of shaky steps. You squealed happily and ran to get your phone, you wanted to show Ellaria. You managed to get him to walk a few steps on camera and you were just thinking how excited the two of them would be to see it when you realized the usual sadness didn’t creep in right away. You tried to shake it away and focused on the joy of your baby boy stumbling his way into being a toddler.
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“Oberyn! Come look! I knew it, see I told you I could smell your first steps little one.” She beamed at him as she called Oberyn to come see the video you excitedly showed her.
“My goodness look at him, so confident! He’ll be running circles around us soon.” He watched the video with such pride - you could almost imagine he was getting excited for his own child. It was lovely to see.
“I was so happy I had to get it on video to show you.” You spoke to him with a big smile. You noticed the look Ellaria gave you as you spoke to Oberyn, it was a curious look. She looked at you with what could only be described as tenderness. She grabbed your arm in hers and pulled you over to separate you. You were almost scared that she had gotten the wrong idea and was going to scold you but that was crazy, nothing had happened.
“It is lovely to see you smile Dove, I know there is something going on, a sadness. You don’t have to explain, but if you need anything, anything at all - please don’t hesitate to give me a call. This is my number. I mean it - any time. Even if you just want to come for tea on the weekend. You are both welcome here always.” She held onto your arm reassuringly and you felt the sincerity in her words. No jealousy, no animosity, pure love. You managed to keep your emotions in check when you thanked her, truly thanked her for her kindness.
“Okay little man I’ll see you later, have fun and don’t drive everyone crazy.” You kissed him on the forehead as Oberyn held him and the three of you said your goodbyes.
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It was the little things you noticed at first.
You noticed yourself getting up earlier on the weekends, you woke up before Mylo more often than not which was new. You still had a few bad days scattered here and there but the ratio of bad to good had changed drastically. You caught yourself singing as you cooked a few times and that really shocked you.
When your husband was alive you sang all the time - you never thought you were any good and your husband used to tease you but it was just something you did. You hadn’t done it since he died but every once in a while it bubbled up.
You noticed yourself taking a little bit more care with how you dressed, with your hair, your make-up.
When you had first gone back to work you did the bare minimum. Your clothes and hair were clean, that was as much as you could commit to. Over the last couple of months though you found yourself taking a little more time and a little more pride in your appearance. It felt good to see little glimpses of the woman you used to be, peek her head out more and more.
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The thought of Mylos biggest first was weighing heavy on your mind, his first birthday. You thought it best to ask Ellaria, you knew she’d be able to help you throw a little something together - Mylo had grown really close to her girls and you wanted them to be included. She reacted just the way you thought she might when you mentioned it to her.
“Oh but you must celebrate it here! We can throw him a little picnic outside!” She was so excited but you didn’t want to impose.
“You don’t have to do that Ellaria it’s okay, I want to include your girls though, Mylo loves them so much.” You didn’t want her to go out of her way, she did so much for you already.
“Oh nonsense, please indulge me - the weathers been so nice the kids can play in the water gardens! Will you say yes?” She was a hell of a charmer, Oberyn lent his voice to hers and you had no choice.
“Oh yes it must be here, the both of you can spend the day with us, you’d love that wouldn’t you little one?” He spoke directly to Mylo who was all smiles.
“Fine, but please - don’t go too crazy. I will bring the cake and the food.” You tried to put your foot down but they were having none of it.
“Dove the only thing the two of you are allowed to walk through these doors with is a cake. Allow me to take care of the rest.” She was imperious and did not take no for an answer- you couldn’t help but agree.
—-
It was lovely to see Mylo in their care.
He was all smiles, he thrived here. You always knew he was happy here but it lifted your heart to see him with them. He chased after the girls on his little legs, he screamed in joy at them when they tickled him.
What really affected you though, was seeing Oberyn with him.
Oberyn treated him like one of his own. He lifted him in the air, he made funny faces at him, he responded to his baby babble as though they were deep in conversation.
Your husband had been so excited to be a father when you decided to start trying, you liked to imagine that he would have done the same. Mylo deserved a father like Oberyn.
“Oberyn loves him, they’re thick as thieves those two.” Ellaria was watching them with you.
“Mylo really likes him.” You wanted to say more but what could you say to her?
My son is obsessed with your husband and I wish I could have him for my own?
Where the hell did that thought come from? You didn’t want Oberyn? Sure you were attracted, and seeing him with your son did something to your heart that you couldn’t quite put your finger on but him and Ellaria were clearly together and happy.
Plus you weren’t ready to move on anyway. Regardless of Oberyn's status. You tried your hardest to push it out of your mind - Ellaria noticed your silent inner turmoil and you hoped she didn’t take it the wrong way.
“Can I ask you a personal question, Dove? Please be honest I don’t want to offend you.” She held onto your arm like always, she was a very affectionate person and it always made you feel comfortable.
“Yes of course, ask me.” You felt like you knew what was coming and you tried to brace yourself.
“What happened to Mylo’s father?” She asked gently and you saw that she half expected you to avoid the question.
“He passed away, a month into my pregnancy with Mylo.” It hurt so much to say, but it was also cathartic. She had such a calming energy it helped stem the flow of emotions.
“Oh Dove I’m so sorry, that must have been very hard.” She rubbed your hand in sympathy.
“It was, it still is but I’m getting better. I’ve come a long way, believe it or not.” You laughed, it was self-depreciating. She didn’t join in.
“Yes you have, when you first brought him to us I could see the sadness in you. It was bigger than you and almost swallowed you whole. Lately I see it getting smaller and smaller, that kind of grief never goes away. You have no idea how happy I am to see you doing better.” The tears were coming but they weren’t from sadness for once. They were for her, for her kindness towards you and your son. You loved her dearly in that moment. “No tears today Dove, we are celebrating life.” She wiped them off your face and you agreed silently.
Mylo was so happy splashing around in the water it was infectious and you wiped your tears away. You had to put them away for him.
“Look at you little man!” You cooed at him excitedly and he splashed. You sat at the edge of water, taking your sandals off to put your feet in. Oberyn was in the water with the children, he had a pair of swim shorts on so he could sit with them. Mylo was in heaven. He would run to Oberyn, kicking water up into his face as he went and then would burst into excited laughter at the mock-stern face on his arrival. It was lovely to see.
“Show mama how you splash little one - big splashes!” He turned Mylo to you and he showed you excitedly. You smiled the biggest smile you had in you and he kept going. Your legs were soaked and Oberyn was drenched.
It was the nicest day you’d had in so long. The cake was cut, their girls ran around with Mylo while you drank jasmine tea, the food was absolutely delicious.
Oberyn and Ellaria brought out a big gift for Mylo and you had a tiny fight over it. You were so grateful and annoyed that they’d gone out of their way for him.
“It’s nothing! Stop this it’s his birthday of course we got him a present. Enough I insist. Look, he loves it!” She smiled and you shook your head accepting it gracefully.
“He had to have it, we can keep it here so he can use it every day.” Oberyn helped him onto the brand new tricycle and helped him zoom around.
You ended up being thankful you let her talk you into having his birthday there. It was the right choice.
—-
You found yourself thinking about Oberyn more often than not, and it made you feel terribly guilty. Not just for the memory of your husband but for Ellaria. How could you think of him in any other capacity than the owner of the daycare your son went to?
She was so kind to you and you considered her a friend, it felt like a betrayal for you to think of the father of her children this way. You constantly scolded yourself over it.
It had been months since Mylos birthday and you felt yourself feeling the big cloud of grief start to fade a little bit. You knew it would never really go away, you had a nagging suspicion that you wouldn’t want it to. As bizarre as it sounded, that intense grief somehow made it seem like it was single handedly keeping the memory of your husband alive.
That didn’t make sense, you knew you didn’t need sadness to keep a part of him close, Mylo was it. He was the physical manifestation of the love between you two.
You used that thought like a mantra. Mylo was it, and he deserved to be happy, he deserved a happy mother and a happy childhood, as happy as you could make it.
Your thoughts of Oberyn persisted however. Sometimes you could swear that his eyes lingered. His smile had a little something in it. It was so confusing and maddening, you felt angry for Ellaria but also an excitement that he could possibly find you attractive. That in itself would cause massive amounts of inner turmoil - an incredible guilt that ate away at you each night when you thought about him. About his kind brown eyes, his dimple- the smooth golden skin.
How could you do this to your husband? How could you do this to Ellaria? It was torture.
You ignored it the best you could.
—-
More time passed, work got better as you slowly felt yourself getting lighter, the fog you constantly found yourself stumbling around in was lifting.
Mylo was talking like crazy, he was growing so much and it felt like you were too.
On a particularly good day you decided to not only do your hair and makeup, but you chose to wear one of your favourite summer wrap dresses to work. You were feeling confident when you walked into the daycare with Mylo.
You heard a tiny gasp when you looked up and saw Ellaria giving you a blinding smile. You felt momentarily self conscious and you wanted to hide but she came over and stopped you.
“Dove you look gorgeous! I love this colour on you! Oberyn does she not look absolutely lovely?” Oberyn was standing behind her and you could see the look on his face as he took you in. It was curious, his eyes were bright and he made you flush.
“An absolute vision - you look radiant.” He wasn’t leering at you, but his look felt very intimate and you felt a little awkward. You tried to convey to Ellaria with your eyes that you were definitely not coming onto her husband but she met you with a knowing look and a wink. You had no idea what she could possibly be trying to convey with that wink but you didn’t want to dwell.
Mylo barreled toward Oberyn and he scooped him up, bringing him close to you so you could say goodbye. When he made his way to the playroom with him Ellaria grabbed your attention.
“He thinks you’re very beautiful, and you are.” She spoke in low tones, it felt like you were gossiping.
“Ellaria - please don’t think I -” she raised her arms with a big smile on her face.
“Don’t even try to apologize sweet girl, I know what you must be thinking. Oberyn and I are not together.” She smiled widely at the look of shock on your face.
“You aren’t? But you call each other my love? You have children?” She laughed, not unkindly.
“Oh we love each other dearly, but we aren’t together any more.” She smiled conspiratorially. “We were together for a long time, and we will always love each other, but we are not romantically involved any more and I am not a jealous woman. Never have been. I want him to be happy.” You could see the truth in her eyes and while it was surprising to find out you’d been wrong about them, it was even more surprising when you understood where this conversation was going.
“Are you playing matchmaker right now?” You were shocked, she could see it written clearly across your face. She smiled at your expression.
“Is that something you’d like sweet girl? I’ve seen the way he looks at you.” The shock was astounding - it silenced you outright.
All those months of guilt over your thoughts about Oberyn, of guilt for Ellaria, for your husband.
“I’ve also seen the way you look at him. No don’t give me that look there’s no reason to feel guilty - he’s a very handsome man and I would think you insane if you told me you weren’t attracted to him.” She smiled at the look of shock on your face.
“Ellaria I don’t know if I’m ready, and looks are just looks.” You were blushing, were your feelings really written across your face like this?
“Dove, you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to, it’s an option. He’s single, you’re single - you are attracted to each other? What’s the harm? He and I are not together and something tells me your husband would want you to be happy. I know it hurts and you have guilt over the possibility of moving on, but you cannot live in pain for the rest of your life. Open yourself up to love, sweet girl. Promise me you’ll think about it? Whatever you decide.” She sent you on your way with a whole mess of thoughts in your head.
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You thought about Ellaria’s words for a long time, were you actually ready to date again? Every time you imagined going out with someone it filled your heart with an emotion you couldn’t comprehend, let alone define.
There was excitement yes, you couldn’t lie to yourself about your attraction to Oberyn. All of your interactions with him had been chaste and although you thought you’d seen little glimmers of lingering looks, kind words and casual compliments - you took them in stride. You treated them the same way you treated kind words and compliments from Ellaria. They were just exceedingly nice, affectionate people.
Were you even comfortable dating him? Yes Ellaria had given you explicit permission, and you knew it wasn’t in her to lie for your benefit. Would it be awkward going on a date with him knowing he’d talk to her about it after? Did you care about that? You’d talk to her about it - you knew then. You’d answer any question she had.
Your husbands smiling face popped into your head and it was hard to confront it then, the guilt was a pit you constantly seemed to stumble into.
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You tried to put it out of your mind but it seemed as though Ellaria and Oberyn had discussed it.
“Come Mylo, say goodbye to mama so we can go and play.” She hurried him along and gave you a wink as she left Oberyn and you to speak.
He smiled at you as you put Mylo’s things into his cubby, your heart was racing.
“I was wondering if you would like to grab a coffee with me tonight?” He came out with it. You let out a huge breath you hadn’t even realized you were holding in.
“I really don’t want to come in between the two of you, I know Ellaria said you aren’t together but it still feels like you’re a family.” You blurted the words and half expected him to take his offer back but he smiled warmly.
“I can understand why you would think that. I assure you, we are not romantically involved anymore. If you are comfortable knowing she will always be an important person in my life as my friend, and the mother of my children then my offer stands. I’d very much like to take you out.” His smile was infectious, the ever present guilt was stomped away by something else.
“Yes, okay - coffee tonight.” It felt like your face was on fire.
“Lovely, Ellaria can watch Mylo - before you object it was her idea.” He saw that the words were on the tip of your tongue and he raised his hands in a conciliatory manner. You didn’t quite know how to feel about then discussing the two of you dating like this. It was mature. It was progressive; Ellaria was the greatest wingman on the planet.
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The longer the day wore on and the closer it came to the end of the work day - the more nervous you got. It was hard to focus on anything aside from your after work plans.
It had been years since you’d been on a first date and although you were somewhat comfortable around Oberyn - you didn’t think he’d see you in this light, as much as you secretly hoped.
Your stomach was in knots the whole drive there, you touched up the little makeup you had on with some mascara and a tinted lip balm you had in your bag and tried to get your hair under control. When you finally felt you looked presentable enough you walked into the daycare.
Oberyn was waiting at the front, he was dressed casually but it looked good. You had the suspicion that he had his clothes specifically tailored to him. The colours and the cut of his clothes always complimented his body, his skin tone, his eyes.
He smiled brightly at you, holding out his arm to escort you outside.
“Ready sweet girl?” You couldn’t help but smile at his words.
“Yes, are you sure Ellaria will be okay with watching Mylo?” You hesitated momentarily but he pulled you along gently, reassuring you that they would be fine.
“Would you like to walk? It’s lovely out, and the coffee shop is close.” He held you close, holding your hand with his big warm one where it held onto his arm. He smelled wonderful, like citrus mixed with something spicy.
“Yes that sounds nice.” You agreed, the weather was nice enough and it was still bright out. You felt the butterflies in your stomach, your skin tingling where he touched you.
“You look lovely by the way, I should have told you earlier.” He spoke very nearly in your ear and it sent a shiver down your spine. You blushed slightly.
“Thank you, you look great too, I love this colour on you.” You meant it, he had a way of wearing yellow.
“Thank you, I am a bit vain when it comes to my clothing I’m afraid.” He laughed ruefully, you knew then, he definitely had his clothes tailored.
You both spoke about mundane things as you made your way over, it was nice to have a normal conversation that didn’t revolve around your son. As much as you loved him, being a mother wasn’t the be all and end all of your personality.
You ordered a coffee and he ordered a tea and you both agreed to sit outside to enjoy the lovely evening weather. You kept the conversation going, telling each other of your childhoods, your interests. He asked about your work, and about where you came from. You did the same, eventually the conversation got a little more serious. You couldn’t help but ask him about his relationship with Ellaria.
“Ellaria and I met a long time ago, we were so young. We loved intensely and ended up having four daughters. Everything was perfect and we were very passionate with each other until we weren’t. There was no big fight, no deception. No betrayal. We grew apart as lovers and now have a deeper love and respect for each other. I want nothing for the best for her but I am not in love with her any longer. I push her to pursue romantic love as she does for me.” He was all smiles as he spoke and you could see the affection he had for her.
“It’s really lovely of you both to have ended on such good terms, your girls must love having you both so close.” You meant every word, they were lucky.
“They do, we are fortunate that we still enjoy each other’s company and that we ended that part of our relationship on good terms.” He smiled warmly but it faltered a little, you felt him bracing himself and you Instantly knew what was coming. “I know you’ve been through something sunflower, and if you do not wish to tell me about it I understand.” He reached over and grasped your hand in both of his.
“I know Ellaria probably told you, but I didn’t tell her the whole story. We were together for a long time, since we were kids practically. Always knew I'd marry him. We did the engagement, simple wedding, and then decided to have a baby. A month into my pregnancy he died. It was a freak accident at work. Shouldn’t have happened and here we are. We never lived the life we should have lived and I’m raising our son on my own.” You took a deep breath and for once you didn’t completely dissolve from speaking about him.
You felt him squeeze your hand in his and you smiled weakly at him.
“I’m so sorry to hear that, I understand what it is to lose someone unexpectedly.” You could feel his sadness, it was a mirror image of your own.
“Elia, your sister - how long has it been?” You scooted a little closer to him, it felt as though this conversation was a tiny spark. Something small and delicate that needed oxygen and you both needed to breathe your life into it.
“Yes, my Elia, it’s been just over a decade.” He leaned into you and you mirrored his actions, the both of you connected through grief as well as your hands.
“I’m so sorry Oberyn - your daughter - you named her after her?” You realized then.
“Yes, it hurt me to say her name at first but it wasn’t fair to her. Elia would not want me to be afraid to say her name.” He laughed then, lost in the memories of his sister. You both smiled at each other then and you felt a curious lightness. It was strangely comforting to know that you had this bond, as morbid as it was. There was a deep understanding there that most people -thankfully- couldn’t understand.
You laughed, you shared stories of your childhood- you connected and you realized how much you missed this. You missed the company and you missed talking to someone in this way. He tentatively held your hand as you walked home and you flushed at the simple touch.
When you made it back to the daycare a few hours later Mylo was asleep and Ellaria gave you a look that said we will definitely be discussing this later with a conspiratorial smile.
“Please allow me, I’ll walk you both to your car.” Oberyn carefully picked Mylo up out of the little cot he was sleeping in and you were impressed that he didn’t wake up. Hopefully you could do the same when you got home.
You were silent as you made your way out, you felt butterflies now even though the date had gone well.
Is he going to kiss me?
Do I want him to kiss me?
He buckled Mylo into his seat and then turned towards you to open the door for you, ever the gentleman.
“I had a lovely evening sunflower, would you like to see each other again?” You saw that he was hopeful as he asked and you already knew you would have said yes.
“I’d like that, I had a great time too.” You realized then that you lingered, not wanting to get into the car just yet and he took the opportunity.
He leaned in slowly, watching your mouth, lips parted slightly and back up to your eyes and you knew that he was asking permission. You closed the distance and kissed him.
It was a soft kiss, so soft it made your lips tingle. He kept it chaste, not wanting to push it further and you couldn’t express how grateful you were to him for that. He took your hand in his as you got into your car and kissed your knuckles.
“I’ll see you tomorrow sunflower.” He smiled and waited outside until you drove away.
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The smile wouldn’t go away, not while you carefully brought Mylo in, not while you took a shower before bed. Not even while you lay there in the dark. It was plastered in your face and you felt like a teenager again. You could still feel the kiss as you drifted off.
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He was hugging you but it was wrong
This didn’t feel like your husband, but you couldn’t let go - the shape of him didn't feel right. You couldn’t see his face, but you did see the yellow swirl of fabric as he wrapped himself around you.
Sunflower - you look lovely
Oberyn? You’re not supposed to be here…This was his space
He’s already gone my love
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You jolted awake in a cold sweat. The tears were heavy and hot as you remembered, your dreams were always his space. The one place you could see him, you let the grief engulf you then. Knew you needed to wallow in it full for a few minutes before you could even attempt to let it go.
Part of you wanted to run, leave and never come back. Never see Oberyn again, abandon your life here with Mylo and take off just the two of you; but what good would that do? Would it bring your husband back? No. Would it make you happy? No. Could you bear the thought of pulling Mylo out of a place he loved so much over a dream? No.
Oberyn sensed your sadness when you walked in through the door. He had been waiting for you, it made you feel guilty to see him wilt slightly at your expression.
“Sunflower, have I done something to upset you?” He took Mylo into his arms as he spoke to you and you felt even worse then. How could you explain your feelings?
“No of course not - I had a wonderful time yesterday, I just- I don’t know how to explain it…” You tried to convey your feelings but the words failed you.
“Try, I want to try to understand - let us be honest with each other.” He wasn’t upset, he spoke calmly and you could feel that he meant it. He wanted you to open up, so you did.
“Sometimes, when I dream - I see my husband. Yesterday, I saw you and it hurt me… this is insane, I know it’s just a dream, but I felt like I betrayed him. I think I’m going insane.” You heard how it sounded, the embarrassment threatening to eat you alive in that moment and you swore that if he laughed at you then you’d leave and never come back. He didn’t laugh.
“You feel guilty that you saw me instead of him, that I’m somehow replacing him?” He was gently rubbing soothing circles onto you back as he held your son in his arms. You nodded weakly, tears threatening to overflow.
“Sunflower, I can never replace your husband, nor would I want to. I don’t want you to see me as a substitute for him, I want you to see me as I am. My own person and if this goes as well as I hope it will then our relationship will be something new. Not better, not a replacement- something new altogether, something ours. If you feel like you need more time then say the word and we will hold off.” He looked at you with such tenderness, such understanding, you knew in your heart this was right. You had to let the hurt pass.
“Thank you, I don’t want to wait. I don’t want you to replace him either, I want to continue this with you.” Your voice was thick with emotion and Mylo, sensing your mood reached over to hug you. It felt like a catharsis and you clutched at him. Oberyn held both of you and whispered that he too wanted this with you.
You felt lighter as you drove to work, the pain over losing the love of your life would never go away and not seeing him where you expected to hurt more than you thought, but you had to stop this. He would not want you to live your life this way.
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The two of you continued your shy courting, you went out for dinner a few times - coffee dates and long walks. He took you to museums and art galleries - he never pushed you beyond a kiss here or there and you were grateful for that. It had been a long time since you’d slept with anyone new and you were a bit nervous.
You had asked him to come to your place for dinner, that you would cook for him. Ellaria- like always volunteering to watch Mylo for the two of you. It was nice to have him at your place, he blended right in. No shyness as he made himself at home - helping you with dinner, tidying up as you went along. You made a good team.
He complimented your cooking, and asked if he could take some home for his girls to try which you loved. You were packing up the rest when he came up behind you, his arms encircling you and stopping you from continuing. You couldn’t help but smile, it was so nice to have someone hold you like this.
“Thank you for a wonderful meal, sunflower it was lovely.” He kissed your shoulder and you craned your neck, unconsciously giving him more room which he took advantage of. You could feel his breath ghosting along your skin, it sent pleasant shivers down your spine. You turned to face him and the look on his face was so warm, so inviting - it did something to you.
You wrapped your arms around his neck and slowly brought him closer to you, he smiled into the kiss at first, but it disappeared when you licked along the seam of his mouth. He granted you entry and slanted his mouth to better fit yours, taking the opportunity to explore your mouth thoroughly. He dipped you slightly as his hunger for you shined through, it was so good it made you ache, he was a very good kisser and you moaned into his mouth. You grabbed at the back of his head to keep him close while his hands lowered until he boldly grabbed handfuls of your ass. You bit his lip and he groaned into your mouth. He pulled away much too soon.
“I could devour you…” he spoke into your neck, between open mouthed kisses, sucking lightly at the skin below your ear. You felt the arousal pooling in your belly at his words and his kisses and all of a sudden you were desperate for him. You pulled him towards the couch wordlessly and you all but pushed him onto it. You quickly straddled him and kissed him with as much passion and urgency as you could without hurting him. He responded eagerly, matching your intensity. You roughly pulled his clothes and although you could feel his excitement between your legs, he stopped you.
“Sunflower, are you sure?” he gasped when you bit his neck, soothing it quickly with your tongue.
“Yes, I’m ready, I’m so ready..” You kissed him roughly again, conveying just how ready you were by rolling your hips onto him. He quickly moved his arms to take off his shirt, accidentally bumping his head into yours, you both laughed at the absurdity of it. Looking more like teenagers in your urgency to disrobe.
“Are you okay?” you were both laughing as he rubbed at the place where his head connected with yours, smoothing the hurt away from you: in more ways than he realized.
“Yes - a little embarrassed and I feel like we’re both going to have goose eggs in a few hours but I’m fine. Are you okay?” You tried to soothe the pain on his forehead.
His expressions softened a little, he took your hands in his and kissed them.
“Lets try this again.” He slowly took your shirt off and your bra. Then his shirt and held you close to him; he kissed you deeply, the laughter was gone and you felt the arousal again as he trailed his kisses down your body. Your neck, your collarbone, your chest. His tongue licking each nipple like his life depended on it. He was devouring you as promised and you were determined to let him. Your hands held his hair as he continued to kiss and lick at your chest and you couldn’t take it anymore. It had been so long.
You got up and took the rest of your clothes off and he took the opportunity to do the same, the frenzy was back and your eyes widened at the sight of him. Hard and leaking with precum. You hastily climbed onto him, he protested slightly-
“Sunflower, I want to taste you first -” You cut him off.
“We have plenty of time - right now I just want to ride you.” He groaned at your urgency and you grasped him in your hand, pumping him a few times because you needed to touch the velvety skin of his cock. When you finally guided him into you and sat flush to him it was heaven. He was splitting you open and you could have cum just from the noises he made. He grabbed at your ass and helped you roll your hips, the pressure against your clit was almost perfect.
“So tight, so wet for me..” he moved forward quicker than you would have thought, causing you to scramble and clutch at his shoulders. “I’ve got you, I need more.” He lowered you onto the floor in your living room, spreading your thighs wide to settle in between them.
His hips snapped forward again and again and again and the rhythm was tightening and tightening that coil in your belly. You raised your legs to lock them high on his hips - god he was so deep like this - you could barely control the whimpers escaping your mouth with every thrust. He rested his head onto your forehead, the two of you seemingly sharing the same air. It was so good and you were so close, the sound of him slipping into your wet heat over and over was only serving to push you closer towards your climax.
“You’re so wet sweet girl, are you close? I want you to cum, I want to fuck you through your high.” he bit your lip as he spoke and you moaned - all you could do was nod frantically, you were so close. He felt you trying to raise your leg higher and he helped you, leaning onto one arm so he could hook your thigh under the other. You were so open for him and the new angle caused your eyes to practically roll into the back of your head.
“There it is, that’s where you want it huh? Right there? Rub your clit sunflower, make yourself cum on my cock.” he was hitting something white hot and blinding with each thrust and when you obeyed him you came undone, seizing up almost painfully. He didn’t stop. He sped up, chasing his own climax at the rush of your arousal soaking him.
“Can I cum inside?” he was frantic now, his thrusts turning into a steady grind which felt almost sinful.
“Yes yes please, I want to feel you.” you kissed him through it and he fell onto you, you felt him twitching inside of you, felt the cum dripping out of you as he collapsed onto your chest. Both of you breathing hard.
The laughter came then, bubbling up as a giggle at first. Then it was full-throated and it hurt your belly. You had just had sex on your livingroom floor and you felt so light and happy for the first time in so long you couldn’t control it.
He propped himself up onto his elbow to watch you as you laughed, a big smile on his face.
“I sincerely hope that you’re laughing from happiness and not at my performance.” He said it with a grin and you knew he wasn’t at all self-conscious. You slapped playfully at his chest and he snatched up your hand to kiss it. “I love to hear you laugh Sunflower, seeing you like this is wonderful.” he leaned into you and kissed you deeply, making you sigh into his mouth.
“I haven’t felt this way in a long time, I don’t even know what to do with myself.” It almost made you nervous, somehow expecting the other shoe to fall. He saw your emotions written across your face and he pulled you closer.
“Enjoy it, this was good - we both enjoyed it and you deserve to feel good. Now, let’s get up off the floor or I will be useless tomorrow.” He got up, helping you up after. He went to get dressed but you stopped him, pulling him instead towards your room; you pulled him into your bathroom to shower.
As you helped each other wash, you realized how much you missed this kind of intimacy with another person. As he washed your skin, he wasn’t only getting rid of the day, he was washing away part of your sadness, replacing the ache with hope. Hope that this could grow into something bigger, something more serious.
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Ellaria wouldn’t let you move, you had to keep reminding her that you had been pregnant before and that you were perfectly capable of making yourself tea. She was having none of it.
It was so strange - you never in a million years would have thought that this kind of relationship would have worked but it did. Oberyn had made a commitment to you and was willing to do anything to make you happy - except be away from his children. Which as far as you were concerned was not an option, you wanted him to be there for them. When he tentatively suggested you moving into the big house and helping with the daycare it seemed almost natural. Ellaria was almost like a sister at this point, and you loved their girls like they were your own.
When you found out you were pregnant, you momentarily thought it might be a problem - that he might not want another child but you were wrong in that as well. He was overjoyed. He was over the moon - he was suggesting new names every day. Ellaria was ecstatic. They doted on you constantly. It was unconventional, but it was your life now and you couldn’t imagine it any other day.
“Good morning my sunflower, and just how is the little prince this morning?” he came down to find you drinking your tea, you were really showing now. He kneeled in front of you, the sun shining in through a window - giving him an ethereal glow.
“How are you so convinced it’s a boy? It could be a girl.” You laughed as he lifted your shirt and kissed your belly. The baby kicked, sensing it’s father. He smiled and pressed his cheek to it.
“I just know it’s a boy-” Ellaria cut him off.
“Oh please Oberyn, you know you only make girls.” She laughed, coming over to rub your belly lovingly. “I know you’re a little princess.” She smiled warmly at you.
You laughed to yourself as they discussed the baby, the light making him look like the sun - shining at you.
Sunflowers always turn towards the sun.
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Author's Notes ♡: Hey Hey, it’s me, ya girl and I’m back with another collab! Ive always loved the roommates theme and have a few ideas for some other ones in my head making this. It’s kinda all over the place because it was a professing with their friendship! Yes I made a Zelda reference and I land about it no. I know Rapp is seen as violent and dense but but this is in a collage au so he’s just a bit...aloof I just love the idea of him actually being a big softie ʕ⊙ᴥ⊙ʔ. I hope you enjoy! ~ bunny ❥
Warnings : NSFW!!! (◎_◎;)
Sweet caring sorta himbo(meh?) Rappa, female oral, Big Dick Rappa , sorta size kink if you really sqint,cheater ex mentioned like once , language
Word count : About 5k! Yikes ^^’
Paring(s) : Kendo Rappa x F! Reader
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Having Kendo Rappa as a roommate is an interesting feat in itself. He is big, and loud , very very loud. He wasn't a bad roommate he just..was like a cute large and fluffy puppy that didn't know his size...or power. Their interactions started as the two met during a halloween party one of the frat houses down the street thew. [ ] went as Midna, her best friend Rumi was dressed as Impa while the last two of her friend group , Amaya and Asa, a pair of sisters, were dressed as fairies. “[ ]! Rumi! you two are so cute! Zelda costumes?” Asa asked as her sister ran up to admire their outfits. “Yeah! [ ] wanted to do some characters that matched us y'know?” She said as she nudged her quiet friend , the girl jumped and laughed , scratching her neck as she gave the excited sisters a small smile “If i was coming out tonight I was gonna wear what i wanted to really wear” [ ] said as the group of them laughed and mingled with their other friends and classmates. While heading to get juice , she heard loud screaming , as the sport boys were starting to show up. First was the football team, then the basketball. Baseball and wrestling came next, then the smaller clubs finished them out. Sighing [ ] was content away from everyone as she watched mayhem ensure, chugging of barrels , more music, girls swarming around the players they crushed on as they did minor things, like talk to their teammates or eating from one of the big food trays laying around. Feeling a tap on her shoulder broke her from her people watching, Rumi giving her a bright smile as she took a cup and joined her. “How's my favorite antisocial babe doing now that all of the party has arrived?” She asked as [ ] gave her a pained smile, going to get more if something to drink “Well I don't feel the need to smack anyone is that a good sign?” she chuckled as she got a hug from the more energetic girl “That's my girl! Don't worry, i wanna get out asap but we’re gonna need our favourite pair of sisters before that can happen and it seems like they're fawning over some of the baseball boys as we speak” Rumi said as they watched a familiar tutu of blue go by, followed by a pink one going a similar way. “I don't get it… but at least their taste in men isn't too bad” [ ] joked as Rumi agreed , laughing “Yeah miss tsundere, you can't stand saps, or most of the jocks either” giving the white haired girl a look she rolled her eyes and gave her own laugh back “Yeah I guess i'm either picky or just got high standards” “Ain't nothing wrong with that we all do!” She said as she elbowed the girl beside her.
As the two of them sat there and talked Rumi glanced past her and her eyes widened, causing [ ] to stop talking “What is it-” before she could question her, the white haired girl jumped up, waving at someone “Rap! Over here!” Constantly yelling to someone [ ] started to ask again when a booming voice came from above her “HEY RUMI” a very loud voice called as stomping could be heard before it stopped “I see you took our idea huh?” With that comment [ ] turned around only to be face to face with a dark cover chest, only to then look up to some of the most warm and amber colored eyes looking down at her “Hello there little lady, I like your costume! Erm..Midna aint it?” The giant ganon dressed man questioned as all she could do was shake her head in agreement, causing the giant male to laugh “Awe don't be shy of me kitten i ain't gonna bite!” He chuckled some more as her friend jumped in “I told you she was shy! Be nice Rappa!” Rumi yelled at the flaming red head as he gave her a toothy grin “Oh I was just teasin’ , I bet I ain't hurt her feelin’s did I sweetheart?” Rappa questioned as [ ] face felt hot, hiding her face in her hands as the teasing duo laughed causing the girl to huff “I'm tired of you two already” She said as a giant warm hand touched her shoulders “Awe dont be like that hun, in time ya’l love me” Rappa teased as he gave her a smile,making her stomach flutter “Yeah! This is who wanted you to meet anyway [ ]! This is Kendo Rappa, our top wrestling boy, Rappa this is my adorable best friend [ ]!” Rumi said as the two gave each other a shy smile , a sly one creeping up on Rumis as she thought to herself “Yeah, this'll definitely happen”
Since then the two had become more acquainted , having many classes together and sharing some similar friends [ ] was used to the bruting and sometimes dense man making a random ( and loud) appearance. As [ ] sat in her mostly empty room thanks to her last roommate moving out after constantly breaking sound rules and getting into it with the girl downstairs for being in her bed with her boyfriend (Yikes) she felt a sense of calm. Closing her chemistry book and letting out a relieved sigh [ ] thought about the fact she was going to get a new roommate, the thought was nerve wracking but also it was exciting as well. It was almost too quiet , having the last room by the stairs meant she didn't have to deal with many people besides her friend group. They weren't loud , unless one of her friends decided to get laid and made way too many sounds, or if their neighbors under them threw parties or also had...extra partners coming around. She definitely could feel she was sorta excited she was going to have a roommate again. The sisters had a room to the left of her while Rumi had the one to the right, sharing it with a girl they knew from math. The rooms were not gender defined, some girls having rooms with guys and vise versa so it made it easy to get a room.
These dorms were also quite spacious, the walls not paper thin and a large enough area space that could house two or maybe even three people. So when she heard a knock on her door she expected it to be her new roommate she was advised would come today. Happily opening the door she was shocked and almost terrified to see just a box, well actually a few boxed stacked hiding whoever it was behind them. But if the faed rustic orange hair and wide shoulders meant anything she knew her new roommate already “K-kendo?” [ ] said as the boxes walked by her , landing with a soft thud as bangs covered the male “[ ]? Is that you?” moving his hair out of the way their eyes had the same expression, shocked. “Uh h-hey there sweetheart why isn't this cute, we’re roomies hun?” he laughed as she couldn't help but give him a smile back. “I never expected to see you as my roommate” [ ] teased as Rappa gave her a hardy laugh “Well it looks like me and you are gonna be close friends here darlin’!” With a wide smile he picked her up and gave her a tight hug, taking her breath away ‘ Oh boy i wonder how this will turn out’ she thought as she was eye leve with her giant puppy like friend, his eyes filled of joy
Which leads into now, [ ] trying her hardest to read up on what her next project could be. As she sat there thinking she heard the tale tell sound of her roommate entering with some of his teammates, the boys loud and rambunctious as they entered. Feeling a heavy hand on her shoulder she looked up to the towering boy that was her roommate, his eyes just as bright as usual. “Hey darlin, we're just gonna talk up sum strats a for the upcoming match and play some games in the back , is that alright?” He asked with pleading eyes as one of his more cocky and jock like friends spoke up “Well youre the man here, dont let some women say if we cant or can be here” Rolling her eyes and proceeding to stand up and push past the wide eyed boy who knew what was going to happen. [ ] took in a breath before opening her eyes to look up to the boy “Well it is my room, i pay shit here and the man over there didnt get this place, so i do choose who can and cant come through my place” She said as she pointed a finger to the boys chest. Trying to push his luck he pushed back against her finger “ I bet you just haven’t gotten a good enough dicking for you to just stay out of the way” He laughed. Before [ ] could hit him hard enough her rust haired friend moved in , clearly towering the boy “Yer better watch yer mouth, she has her right around here, im invatin her space so watch it before there's no place for any of us to relax without rules” He said as the boy sucked up any laughing and nodded his head in understanding. Surprised by her usually aloof roommate [ ] stood back and went back to her work, the other boys scrambling behind kendo as the boy who tried to challenge her jumped to follow, never making a move to mock or do anything again.
The boys picked back up and were having fun in the back room of kendo’s , sighs and groans when they lost and victorious laughs and screams if someone won. Once they all left and everything settle to a quiet rumble as the last few funneled out [ ] could here herself think, reading up on chemistry as she felt a presence behind her. “ ‘M sorry, i didn't know my question wouldve cause a roar outta ya..” Kendo started as she smiled gently, turning to face the wounded boy “Its okay….guess it just lit something in me i always did y'know?” She said with a small laugh as she went to type again, but was stopped by the hulking boy. “I gotta make it up to ya alright? I know i aint say anythin that he did but…. It feels like my fault y'know?” He admitted as his large hand covered hers. “You wont live this down will you?” She questioned as his eyes flickered up to hers, sparking. “Nope, not at all. Lemme treat ya right okay?” For such innocent words [ ] couldnt help the shiver that ran down her back at his words. Maybe it was because he was so close, or that the smell of his cologne was too much, either way her head was spinning as she let him still hold her hand as he tugged her away from her computer , his smile widening as she reluctantly shut the bright screen “Great! Now let's get something to eat im starvin” He rasped out as [ ] gave him a giggle that made the boy stop in his tracks. He always thought she had a cute giggle but this one,for some reason , made his heart and chest feel warm and tight. Ignoring the feeling he took the girl with him, the two headed out to get something to eat as they headed down , the sound of her giggling still running though kendos mind.
Getting a random frantic text from Kendo wasn't unusual, in fact it was quite common for him to do such, which now didn't faze [ ] at all but this one was...particularly odd giving what he was asking ‘Hair? And messy? What in the world is he up to’ [. ] thought to herself as she headed to her shared room with the boy, nervous of what scene she could be entering.
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Sighing after his last text she hurried her way to their dorm room and in fact he did leave the door open, making her more nervous as she entered the living room. “Kendo?” [ ] called out as she heard a gruff sound come from her bathroom. Entering was a sight of its own; towels, a bowl of some..substance , bags and bottles of body wash and a one flustered and shirtless Kendo. “[ ]! ‘M so glad yer home here take this” The large man said as he handed her an old toothbrush that was frayed and covered with the same odd substance in the bowl. The lingering smell from the room eventually gave it away ; shampoos. “Uh why do i need this? And why is there shampoo on a toothbrush” She questioned as he groaned, taking the towel off his head as she blinked owlishly at his very faded red orange hair, the color now more of a neon pumpkin. Shaking off extra water caused even more of his hair to fall, landing between his shoulder blades as he gave [ ] a desperate look. “It wont come out, and the more i scub the more...orange i become. I look like a orange peel” He whined as [ ] figured out what he was trying to do
“ You wanna remove the color right? A bowl of shampoo and body wash isnt strong enough” Going into their kitchen she grabbed some baking soda and lemon juice , coming back to the hopeless boy “Let me mix something up ive used before okay? Then we can proceed with your hair” Two and a half hours later the boys hair was now a light peachy orange, just light enough to take up with bleach “Well, if were gonna go for blonde ill go get some bleach and some masks, deep conditioners too, your hair is definitely gonna need it and I don’t want it breaking off because you're impatient to take care of it” she sighed as he was amazed at his hair, running a large hand through the still damp mess atop his head “Wow yer good” He said as she smiled at him, taking her keys “And you have a lot of hair. I'll be back” She said as she hopped up “Wait! Lemme go with you?” He asked but also seemed to demand, pleading eyes looking down at hers as wet hair dropped onto his still bare chest.
Trying not to be hypnotized by where they landed and proceeded to slide down she looked up at her amber eyed friend, who was staring intently as he waited for her answer, soft “Please?” coming from his lips. Sighing dramatically on purpose [ ] laughed at him, giving him a grin “of course you can you big puppy” she said as he picked her up in a hug, a gesture that shows his excitement she's come to learn. Putting her down he went to go to the door before his friend called him out “uhm Kendo? You don’t have on a shirt” she said plainly as he looked at her, raising a brow as he gave his rebuttal “Its hot” He responded. Giving him a side eyed look she turned from him and towards their bedrooms, [ ] sliding into his. Soon she came out with a sleeveless one, throwing it at the hulk of a guy infront of her “You can't come in the store without one” She said as he gave a growl of his own, sliding the shirt over his head as they left their apartment “Well at least ya got me one without sleeves” He huffed as they started back to the door, heading out to finally go to the store to start another process on Kendos hair, the male just excited to finally get rid of his pumpkin hair.
As Kendo sat in the shared living room with [ ] , deep conditioning his hair at her yelling request (‘If you dont re nourish it before you want me to bleach it , I won't do it!’ ) he watched his roommate and now his best friend wanderer around and do housley things for their apartment, the girl content as she cleaned and sorted out things in the kitchen, her body turned away from him as he started to think over how beautiful he thought she was. He want the type to brag or gloat about having so many girls comment on his size , height wised and well sometimes other ways , trying to tempt him to them. All while his friends wanted him to explain how he got the attention from the other gender , Kendo hated to admit it but ,he only wanted his roommates' affection. He knew how put together she was, smart and kind. He saw what her previous boyfriend did, a cheater that didnt take care of the beautiful soul he lived with. He couldnt stand seeing her come home and cry herself to sleep broke his heart, and when he fought the cheater, in the act he didnt feel bad once. Of course it ended their relationship, and [ ] yelled at him for fighting , explaining how he couldve ended in jail for fighting her ex, but he argued it would be worth it.
Sitting and mulling over everything he realized Rumi was right, hed do anything for [ ] but not the same for the other females that passed through his life. She actually, was the first person he did that for and that thought made his head dizzy. Moving from his place on the couch he went to stand in the kitchen, waiting for [ ] to come back from her room. Hearing the iconic sound of her feet pittering across the wooden floor he gave her a lopsided smile as she jumped, smacking into the chest of Kendo. Before [ ] could fall from impacting with his chest he caught her, holding her arm to his chest. “K-kendo! You shouldve told me you were in here! Why are you in here anyway?”[ ] scolded as he laughed, moving out of the shorter girl's way as he started his staring again, this time [ ] noticed him “......What?” She asked as he looked down at her, an unreadable look on his face. “Kendo” she called as he hummed, moving closer “Yer gorgeous” Kendo blurted out as [ ] started to stutter, eyes going wide. Taking teo steps forward he essentially trapped his friend between the corner of their kitchen canopy. “Remember when I fought that bastard of an ex you had?” Kendo asked as he saw [ ]’s eyes go soft , shaking her head “What about him...i'm still mad you almost lost everything just to fight him yknow” she huffed as he poked her cheek “Id do it again if it meant you'd be happy again yaknow” Kendo said as he leaned down to push his head against hers, amber and [ ] eyes mingling. Lifting his large hands he traced each side of her cheek, analyzing over her face as he nuzzled against her nose “Stop playin hard to get would ya? Bad enough you got my heart all in your little hands” he whispered as [ ] just started at the giant , her arms gently coming over to cover his that were place on her cheeks “K-ken..i need to start you hair..” She hopelessly try to argue as he groaned, burying his face into her neck. Squealing at his damp hair touching her shoulder [ ] jumped ,pushing the large boy back “Your hair's wet!” She whined as he chuckleed, mo\ving back as it turned into a booming laugh “Oh my ‘m sorry babe , you look surprised” He said as she smacked hsi chest “Go to the sink, i need to rinse the conditioner” She yelled as he hwld his hands up in a mocked surrender, pulling his shirt up and off in one fluid movement. Caught up by him stripping his shirt off [ ] gave him a glance over, the heaviness of him admitting feelings for her in his own unique way still lingering in her mind as the toned and strong back of her friend made her head hazy. Turning around from the lack of notice of his smaller friend Kendo caught the eys of [ ] staring, her eyes quickly flickering to his curious ones as he grinned “See somethin you like darlin?” He teased as she grunted, reaching up to push his head in the sink “Shut up and let me do your hair”
And like clockwork, Kendo rappa was an icy blonde after two days, a break given to his long ,thick and wavy hair, the giant boy looking over his new look as he sighed happily, loving to have his hair finally look normal. “Well damn [ ]! Ya made it even better than what i was thinking. Look! My hair’s all wavy at the ends and it's soft! Whatever you made me do made it feel better!” He raved as the girl looked over her work. And in fact it was highly even, his hair consistent and lavishy soft. Giving him a shy look she giggle “That's what a deep conditioner will do to damage hair and the way i'm always untangling your hair for you, i knew it would need it before you wanted to go white” She said as he just kept running his hands in his hair, turning back to her “I could just kiss you right now!” He blurted out as they both froze at his words, eyes wide from both parties “I-I aint mean it [ ]” He croaked out as she giggled, stepping back from him “O-of course you didnt, why would you i mean aha..”She said as she moved away more , his own words started to hit him as he realized the reverse effect it was having “NO! No, I'd want to kiss you, I really really want to. I just...want it to be on your terms okay?” he said as he grabbed her arm, holding her in front of him as if she'd float away if he didnt.
“Kendo...I..” [ ] started as she came back to his hip, laying between his legs onto his thankfully covered chest “I just dont want to lose you if you decide you wouldnt want me around” She whispered as he pulled her even closer, kissing her forehead as he stared at her “Dont you ever say that again ya hear me? Youll be my princess and ill be your humble er..knight” He hesitated as he tried to think of a sweet way to explain his feelings. [ ] looked up to him as she felt here eyes feel heavy with tears. Before one even fell Kendo pushed his lips as soft as the strong boy could, wrapping a large and beefy arm around her waist as he slipped his tongue in her mouth, letting his hand slide down to pull her up to sit on the tops of his thighs while he leaned against his dresser. Softly [ ] pushed her hand on his chest and pulled away, now eye to eye with Kendo “Sorry , d-did i overstep my place” He asked as she let out a snot, before laughing. Confused, Kendo went to talk before she stopped him “No no, youre good, just that if we keep kissing on this dressed there's gonna be a hole in the wall” She said as she pointed to where the mirror kept tapping a spot, scrapes already aroring it “R-right!” He laughed too, picking her up to set her on his bed “Now then...lemme serve you princess” He said before kissing her again, not letting her rebuttal his own comment. As the two kissed he made sure to be as gentle as he could be , at times clumsily nipping her lip or his hand pulling hard at her clothes.
All in the name of wanting to show how much she meant to him. Soon he pulled away, a small string of saliva strung between them from the hearty kissing. “[ ]...i think i love you” He said as she gave him a soft look , trying to catch her breath from the dramatic kiss they came from “Good, because i love your loud ass too Kendo” She teased as he smirked,leaning down to bite her neck, causing her to moan loudly “We’ll see whos loud after im done wit ya” he gave his own tease back as he moved between her plump thighs, kissing the flesh there as he pulled her shorts to the side, exposing her flushed lower lips. Gasping she reached for his hand that held her legs apart causing the fresh blonde to look up at her, eyes wandering over her face for signs of him to stop “I-Im not used to being this bare sorry..” She whimpered out as it dawned on the other side of her words “Have you ever ate out baby?” he asked as she hid her face from him, shaking ehr head as he groaned, pulling her shorts down as he saw her lacy panties , a smirk placed on his lips as he peeled them off too, a string of arousal keeping them plastered to her lips “fuck, that bastared really didnt take care of you” he growled as she sat up to see his darkening eyes kiss up to her lips whispering out a “but i will” as he sucked one of her lips into his mouth, causing a lound moan from the woman he was inbetween. Slowly he licked up her lips, searching for that small pearl as she whined, a hand coming down to tug his hair. Grunting he soon found it, sucking onto her clit as she gasped, her thighs shutting over his head as he looked up to her, watching as her back arched off of the bed once her pressed his tongue hard against her clit. Softly he let a hand run under her thigh, a single thick finger tracing over her twitching hole as he pushed it in gently, making [ ] squeal. “K-Ken!” She called out as he looked up again, catching her eyes and flushed face on his actions. Making a show of what he was doing he let a second one join the first as he sucked hard on her bud at the same time making [ ]’s eyes roll back as her hand fell from his head, nervous od pulling too hard. Kendo however had other plans. Feeling her walls tighten around his fingers he made sure to find that spongy spot and hitting it, finally pulling his lips from her clit as he smiled “Uuh Uh doll, look at me” He growled as she hesitantly glances at him, regretting that she did. He looked way too good, hair a mess as he was panting, catching his breath from being down on her. With evry pump of his fingers his muscle in his arm twitched, making her own walls spasm as she watched it “Ya like it sweetheart?” He asked as she shook her head, watching him move back to her pussy “Good, cause i aint done” He said as he gave her clit kitten licks beofe slurping on it, throwing a wink at her as he picked up his pace, making [ ]’s voice rise as she felt herself getting close before quickly snapping at a particular hard thrust of his finger to her spot on her walls.
Letting out a light scream she came over his fingers and tongue, the male laughing gleefully as he sucked up her juices. LEtting her come down some he watched her face as bliss spread through her body and a sense of confidence whent though his. Slowly he picked up the pace of his fingers again, going from a shallow push to more stroking as he heard [ ] whine, grabbing at his hand “Uh uh sweetheart, you taste too good fro me to only let you cum on my tongue once” he said as he pushed her down by her stomach, letting her take his spare hand as he went back to suckling on her lower lips. He knew he had a lot in stored for her, and watching the newly admitted love of his life cum from his pleasing was enough for him to realized he needed to do more. Popping off her clit as puling his fingers gently out he looked at her ravished body, using his non wet hand to pull at his sweats. “Youre beautiful like this [ ]” kendo said as she took in heavy breaths, feeling her throat close as he stroked his massive size, rubbing the swollen head as he looked at her , giving her a soft smile “Ya dont have to take me just yet , hes just throbbin too much” He groaned as he twisted his hand hard over his leaking tip, feeling himself throb as he laid back on his bed. “Ride my face?” he asked with one of the most sinful looks [ ] had ever seen ; lustful eyes watching her as his large hand stroked his larger dick, the soft and fleshy muscle jumping at watching her crawl to him, throwing a leg over his neck
“I-i dont wanna suffocate you..” She said as he smirked before saying “Ya cant suffocate me i want it” Soon he grabbed her hip, pushing her onto his awaiting mouth as he picked up his pace, sliding his tongue into her twitching hole as she rocked her hips, keeping a steady pace as she held herself on his shoulder and headboard, ,depreate moand and cries tumbling out as he rocked her too, going from her clit to her dripping entrance, stoking his dick harder and harde as her moans spurred him on. Soon he felt the bud in his mouth twitch and throb harder, the sounds [ ] made increasing as his own hand sped up with his throbbing head, the telltales of them both getting close. A moan erruptred from the girl on his lips as she came again , her essence running down his face as he groaned, ropes of cum shooting onto his hand and stomach as he came himself, still stroking out what he could as the pressure he felt subside. Sliding off softly [ ] saw the mess behind her, taking it upon herself to lick up some of it as she was met with his same aber eyes, watching her move to his still hard member “Let me take care of you too?” she asked shyly. Fuck he was done for as he felt himslef hardend worse at her words, a large hand coming up to smack her ass as he psuhed her up and over his head, letting his tip and her swollen lips run over eachother. Slowly he pushed his tip past her budding lips, entranced by the way it swallowed her whole “Fuck...i love you [ ] and by the time im done with ya...youll know it” he whispered in her ear as she felet him push, more and moreof his large size spreading her lips father than shed ever had. Her eyes rolled up as she felt him bottom out, both moaning as he picked up his pace, making a soothing rhythm as little moans and whines came from [ ], deep grunts coming from Kendo as he kissed her shoulders and back, marking where he could as he felt himself get closer with how she was throbbing over his member.
Digging his fingers as deep as he could in her plush hips he let our a mantra of ‘Cummin’ i and ‘ I love yous’ in her ear as she pushed back against him, feeling herself teetering as he pushed as deep as he could go ,letting himself cum as she came too, the overwhelming feeling of him throbbing against her spongy walls and previous orgasms enough to push her over a third time. “[ ]” Kendo rasped as [ ] hummed , feeling her legs still shake with him in her “Im serious, i'm never leaving you...you're mine and i love you…” kendo said as he kissed the back of her neck, nibbling her ear as he stayed in her “Mhm….i love you too Rappa..”
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strawberry moon 
summary: stiles had a good mom. he did. she was just... a little forgetful sometimes. like today, when she left him at the park. but luckily laura hale could help him. while his dad left to find his mom, stiles tagged along with laura on all her errands. he didn’t realize how lonely he was being an only child.
Strawberry Moon. Noun. The full moon in June closest to the summer solstice.
Stiles had a good mom. He did. She was just… a little forgetful sometimes. Like when she forgot to pick him up from school a few days before and he had to wait in the front office until his dad could get there from the station. Or last month, when his mom had tried to bake a cake for his birthday (which was four months earlier) and he and his dad had come home to find the house filled with smoke because she had left it in the oven too long. But it was okay. She was doing her best.
This particular day, Stiles found himself at the park. His mother had offered him to bring him that Saturday, as a reward for a good final conference with his second grade teacher and the beginning of summer. His mom had been so proud of him that he had been quieter and paying more attention in class and managed to graduate the second grade with Scott. He had recently been diagnosed with ADHD, so it had been a tough year for him. But he did it! So, they went out for the day.
Right now, he was on the swings, which were his favorite. He swung through the air, kicking his feet up with such force, he almost threw himself off. He felt like he was flying and couldn’t stop his squeal of excitement.
“Mom! Look how high I can swing!” He called out from high in the air.
“Wow, Mischief! You’re practically flying!” His mother congratulated him.
After a few more minutes of that, he started to feel a little queasy. That happened to him sometimes when he used the swings for too long. Because of that, he decided to get off and go find his mom. Maybe she would help him climb up the ladder to use the big slide.
“Mom?” Stiles called out.
There wasn’t an answer. He walked towards where she had previously been sitting on the bench, only to see she wasn’t there either. He glanced around the area, still finding nothing.
“Mom? Where are you?”
No response. He felt his chest clench as he realized his mom wasn’t anywhere near him. He scoured the rest of the park for her, but still couldn’t find her. She was really gone. She had left him there. He tried his best not to cry, but he couldn’t help it. He gripped the end of his shirt as he stood in the mulch, trying to decide what to do.
He remembered what his dad had told him. If he got lost, he was supposed to find a mom with kids. He looked around and realized there were moms everywhere. Of course there were, he was at a park. They all seemed really scary, so he didn’t know what to do. Then, off to the side, he saw a younger looking woman reading a book while a boy, who Stiles guessed was her brother, listened to music next to her. He decided they looked friendly enough, and he decided to approach them.
“Hello?” He asked timidly.
The girl immediately put down her book and gave Stiles her full attention. “Hi! Can I help you?”
“Yes… I can’t find my mom. I remember what my dad always told me to do if I got lost, but everyone else seemed so scary, and I just don’t know what to do!” He started tearing up at this point.
“Hey, it’s okay! I can help you!” The girl tried to comfort him.
He was interrupted by a familiar voice calling out, “Stiles?”
He spun around with wide eyes. “Cora?”
“Cora, do you know him?” The girl looked past him towards Cora.
“Yeah, he’s in my class!” She chirped, going to stand next to him.
His jaw dropped in realization. “You’re Cora’s sister?”
He had heard Cora talk about her sister many times. Supposedly, Laura was the coolest person ever. She sometimes drove Cora to school, took her to the park, and helped her with her homework. That’s why Cora had the best solar system project in the entire grade. So, to Stiles, meeting Laura was like meeting a celebrity. And he knew she could help him.
“Yes, I’m Laura Hale.”
“Hi. I’m Stiles.” He mumbled.
“Nice to meet you.” She stuck out her hand and he shook it. It made him feel like an adult. That made him giggle, momentarily stopping his tears. “Now, let’s walk around and we can find your mom.”
Laura stood up and headed back towards the chaos of the park, while Stiles trailed along behind her. Laura led him to all the places Stiles already looked and he wanted to tell her that, but he figured she wouldn’t appreciate him correcting her, so he let her continue. Like he had already seen, Claudia Stilinski was nowhere to be found.
“She’s not here?” Laura asked him, looking for Claudia in the sea of other adults.
He played with the hem of his shirt anxiously. “I… don’t think so.”
She gave him a look of sympathy, before taking his hand and leaning back to the direction they came from. Cora and her brother were sitting on the bench, waiting patiently for the two to return.
“Derek, she’s not here.” Laura told the boy, speaking over Stiles and Cora.
Derek’s eyebrows furrowed together in confusion. “What?”
“She’s not here.” She crouched down so she could face Stiles. “Do you know how we could contact either of your parents?”
“My dad works at the police station! He’s a deputy!” Stiles said, proudly.
“How about I take you to him?” She offered with a smile.
“Yes! I like going to his work.”
“Perfect.” She stood back up to talk to Derek. “Can you walk Cora home? I’ll drive him to the station.”
“Fine. Come on, Cora.”
“Bye, Stiles!” The girl waved to him.
“Bye!”
Derek and Cora left and started walking towards the direction of the Beacon Hills Preserve, where he knew their house was. That left him alone with Laura. While he would normally be nervous left alone with an adult, he knew that he could trust her. She was Cora’s sister, after all. And he knew his dad knew the Hales. So, Laura would help him.
“Are you okay getting in the car with me?” Laura asked him, cautiously.
He frowned, thinking. “My dad always told me not to go with strangers, but since you’re Cora’s sister, you can’t be too much of a stranger…”
“I can call him here if you want.” She offered.
“No! It’s okay. I don’t think he likes being called off work very much.”
“Are you sure?” He nodded. “Well, thank God I’m not actually a kidnapper…” She muttered under her breath.
He got into the car and immediately saw Cora’s booster seat. It was exactly like the one he had in his dad’s car, except his was blue and hers was red. He was able to buckle himself in without Laura’s help, which left him feeling very proud of himself. Laura climbed into the drivers seat and began to take him towards the police station.
He could tell by the scenery that they were getting close, and, after only a few minutes, Laura was pulling into a parking space. She climbed out of the car before walking around to help him out, as well. Then, the pair headed into the Sheriff’s station. When they walked inside, everyone inside seemed surprised to see them there. Laura ignored the stares and walked up to the nearest desk.
“I’m here to see Deputy Stilinski?” She asked.
“Stilinski!” He barked out.
A few moments later, a familiar face popped its head out from the break room.
His eyes immediately went to his son. “Stiles? What are you doing here?”
“Dad!” Stiles cried, immediately running into his arms.
“Hi Deputy, I’m-” Laura started to introduce herself, but she was cut off.
“Laura Hale, right? I’ve met your parents a few times.”
She nodded with a smile. “Yes, sir. It’s nice to officially meet you.”
“You, too. So, what happened?” He asked, glancing down to where Stiles was clutching onto the edge of his shirt.
Laura explained. “He came up to me at the park. We looked everywhere and couldn’t find his mom.”
The deputy inhaled sharply. “What?”
“I was just on the swings and… poof!” Stiles clarified.
“I gotta… Oh God…” He immediately fumbled for his phone and started heading for the door.
“Go, Deputy. It’s okay.” His boss reassured him.
Before he reached the door, he spun around to face his son. “Stiles-”
“I can take him.” Laura offered.
The deputy looked conflicted. “Are you sure?”
“Absolutely. I have a few errands to run that I think he’d enjoy, and Cora has a booster seat already installed in my car. Go, Deputy.” She reassured him, taking Stiles’ hand.
“Thank you so much. Whenever you’re done, you can just drop him off back here.” He told her, already backing towards the door.
“Will do, sir.”
Laura crouched down to face Stiles, plastering a big grin on her face. Stiles wasn’t stupid – he knew something was wrong. He didn’t know exactly what though, so he decided to just listen to Laura and let her explain things to him a little more.
“Hey! Your dad is going to go get your mom. How would you feel about spending some more time with me? I need to go to the bookstore and get some ice cream.” Laura told him with a big grin.
He wiped the tears from his eyes. “Ice cream?”
“You like ice cream, don’t you?”
“Yeah!” He told her enthusiastically.
She led him out to the car, and he got back into the booster seat. This time, his hands were shaking, so he couldn’t click his seatbelt into the lock. Luckily, Laura was right there next to him, ready to help. She closed the door before she got in the car and drove them away from the station and onto the freeway.
“Do you like to read, Stiles?” She asked, glancing at him through the rearview mirror.
“Yeah!”
“I need to get some books for school, but if you want, you can pick out a book too.”
“Yes! Thank you!” He cheered from the back.
“You’re very welcome.”
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After about ten minutes, Laura pulled into the parking lot. She hoped this would be a good distraction for the boy. I mean, he had to be at least mildly traumatized after the rough afternoon he had. Because of Cora, she knew how much six year old’s loved to read and eat ice cream. She didn’t know Stiles at all, but why should he be any different?
She opened the door to let him out, before locking the car. They walked through the parking lot and he stuck close to her side, looking around for cars. She tried to hide her laugh at how responsible he was being. She noticed his tears had tried up, though he still played with his shirt anxiously. She gave him a reassuring smile, before opening the big door to the Barnes and Noble.
She hadn’t actually planned to do this particular errand today. She knew she needed to pick up her books for her first semester of college at some point over the summer, but it was only June. She was a while away from needing them. That being said, she was eager to help out Stiles and the deputy, so this was the first thing that popped into her head.
“Alright, we’re here.” She led him towards a denser section of the store. “Can you come with me to the big books first?”
“Sure!”
She picked up an intro to biology textbook and shot Stiles an exaggerated frown. “These all seem pretty boring.”
“No pictures.” He agreed, nodding his head solemnly.
“Oh, well. They’re for school.” She shrugged, placing that, as well as a few others, in her basket.
“Is it my turn?” He asked, hesitantly.
She gave him a grin. “Let’s go.”
She watched as he wandered down the aisles with wide eyes. His fingers traced along the spines of the picture books with astronauts, rainforest animals, princesses, and more. She smiled fondly as she watched him try to pronounce the names on the covers and she had to admit, she was impressed with his reading abilities. He didn’t seem to mess up the longer words like Cora still did. Eventually, he stopped and seemed to find one he liked.
“Can I get this one?” He held out a picture book detailing mythical creatures.
Laura snorted at the depiction of the werewolf on the cover. “Ooh, mythology. Seems interesting.”
“I think so too.” Stiles agreed, happily sliding it in with her other books.
She carried their basket up to the front and placed it in front of the cashier. It was an old woman, with glasses and a colorful scarf. She made faces at Stiles and pleasant conversation with Laura as she scanned each item. Stiles’ book was surprisingly cheap, not that it mattered. Her family had more money than they knew what to do with.
Once that was done, Laura and Stiles started their drive to an ice cream parlor a few blocks away. While she considered having them walk there, she decided they should have the car as close as possible, just in case. She was not eager to have to parallel park again, though.
“Ooh! Listen!” He started reading out a passage from his book. “A werewolf is part human, part wolf that changes on the night of the full moon.’ That was in a movie I watched with my dad!”
Laura couldn’t help herself. She whispered conspiratorially, “Can you keep a secret?”
“Yeah?” Stiles whispered back.
“I’m a werewolf.”
His jaw dropped. “No way.”
“Yep.”
“That’s the coolest thing ever!” He shouted.
“I know. But you can’t tell anyone, okay?”
“I promise.” He nodded, eyes wide.
After about five minutes, she was finally able to consider their car parked. It was at an awkward angle, but it fit between the spaces and she knew she’d be able to get out, and that was what was important. Stiles left his book in the car, explaining to her that he didn’t want to get his ice cream on it. He skipped along in front of her as they headed down the sidewalk.
The ice cream was an adorable little shop that she had been to multiple times before with Derek and Cora. While she would consider the three of them to be close, they were so different in age that it was hard to find something that they would all want to do. But ice cream? That was universal.
A bell gave a little ring as Stiles pulled open the door and the two walked inside. The pink striped walls immediately made her smile, and the slippery wood floors were familiar to her. Stiles immediately moved to the front of the store, where there was a big glass case filled with any ice cream flavor you could possibly imagine. She laughed as his breath fogged up the glass, due to his close proximity.
“What kind do you want?” She asked, surveying the choices.
Stiles was instantly able to answer. “Chocolate! Any kind of chocolate! It’s my favorite.”
“It’s mine, too.” She turned to the person at the counter. “Two scoops of chocolate please!”
The man quickly had their cones ready, so Laura led Stiles to a small table by the window. The small metal chairs were rickety underneath them. Stiles’ hands were already covered in ice cream, despite the fact that it had only been a matter of seconds. As soon as he was settled, he dug in with a grin. She took hers in slower than him, but probably ended up just as messy.
“This is the best ice cream I’ve ever had! Thank you!” Stiles told her, licking the excess off his lips.
“You’re welcome! You’re so polite.”
He shrugged. “My mom told me to always be nice to people.”
“Your mom sounds very smart.”
“She is. She just gets confused sometimes.”
She faltered at that. “What do you mean?”
“Well, she left me at the park today. She couldn’t remember who I was yesterday. And sometimes she gets lost on the way home. Don’t tell my dad, though. He works a lot, and I don’t want to worry him.”
Laura was at a loss for words. “It’s his job to worry.”
Hell, Laura was worried. This kid was six years old and already carrying the burden of this. There was clearly something seriously wrong with Claudia Stilinski. From the way Stiles described it, his dad didn’t seem to know what was going on. On the other hand, based on the way the deputy acted today, it wasn’t his first time doing this. Either way, they all definitely need to have a conversation. Preferably with a neurologist.
“I thought his job was a deputy?” Stiles asked her, cocking his head to the side.
“That’s his job as an adult. This is his job as your dad. He cares about you and wants to help.”
Stiles shrugged, staring down at the napkin in front of him. “I guess.”
Trying to brighten his mood, Laura changed the subject. “Are you ready to go? Your dad might be back by now.”
“Sure!”
She drove him back to the station, while he rambled to her from the backseat about what his school year was like and his best friend, Scott McCall. Laura smiled at him and couldn’t help but notice the stark difference in his attitude between now and earlier that day. He talked rapidly and excitedly with his hands, and his face was red with excitement. He had a big grin on her face, especially compared to his subdued frown from a mere hour ago. She had to admit, she would be sad to drop him off.
When they entered the station, Deputy Stilinski was nowhere in sight. Because of this, Stiles took a seat in the rolling chair behind his desk, while Laura leaned stood near him and helped him sound out the bigger words in his book to pass the time. They only had to wait for about ten minutes, before the deputy returned, noticeably out of breath.
“Stiles! Laura! I just got back. Did everything go okay?”
“Yep! We had fun.” She said, smiling at Stiles, who still was covered in ice cream.
“How much do I owe you?” He asked, already pulling bills out of his wallet.
Laura was confused. “For what?”
“Spending the day with him.” Stilinski told her, as if it should’ve been obvious.
She immediately waved him off. “Oh, sir, it was nothing.”
“We got ice cream! And she let me pick out a book!” Stiles interrupted, already waving the book in his dad’s face.
“Seriously, Laura. Let me do something for you in return.”
“I promise, deputy. I don’t need anything.” She leaned in and joked, “Although, if you ever catch me speeding, care to let me out of a ticket?”
“We’ll see.” He grinned.
“Did you find mom?” Stiles asked hesitantly.
The deputy sighed and rubbed a hand over his face. “Yeah, Stiles. She’s at home right now. She just got a little confused.”
“Oh. Okay.” Stiles stared at the ground, kicking a stray wrapper with his toe.
He put a reassuring hand on Stiles’ shoulder. “We are going to take her to the doctor later, though. Just to make sure everything is okay.” He stood up, brushed off the dirt from his hands, before addressing Laura again. “Thank you so much, again, for everything.”
“Really, deputy. It was my pleasure.” She gave him a genuine smile.
Stilinski headed towards the door, and Stiles followed in tow. As he passed Laura, she gave him a small fist bump, making him giggle. When they reached the door, the pair started up a new conversation. They weren’t too far away, so Laura was able to hear their conversation even without her werewolf hearing.
Stiles told his dad, “Can I tell you a secret? Laura made me promise not to tell, but I think it’s okay that you know.”
“Okay?” Stilinski asked, slightly confused.
“She’s a werewolf.” Stiles whispered to his dad, though not very quietly.
Laura, and a few of the deputies laughed, as the two Stilinski’s passed through the doors.
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That was the day Stiles’ mom got diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. He and his dad had taken her to the hospital that night and, after twelve hours of blood tests, brain scans, and questioning, they had given them the bad news. Both the right and left sides of her brain showed signs of atrophy. Stiles had never seen his dad cry like that before. Stiles spent the night curled up in his dad’s lap in one of those extremely uncomfortable hospital room chairs.
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A few months after that day, tragedy struck yet again. Stiles woke up at one in the morning to hear his dad rushing through the hallway by his room and down the stairs. By this point, Stiles had learned how to eavesdrop on his dad’s conversations. He snuck down the stairs and sat on the bottom step, while his dad tried to throw on his uniform, still on the phone with the station. Stiles picked up on what was happening with ease. The Hale House had caught fire, and there were only two survivors – Derek and Laura. In shock, he stumbled back up the stairs before crying into his pillow.
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The next time Stiles Stilinski saw Laura Hale, she was in two pieces.
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renee-writer · 1 month
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Awake Chapter 97 Boy or Girl?
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By the fifth month, Bella is felling better. Still occasionally sick, mostly in the mornings but well enough that Jacob can return to work full time and run with the pack.
 
“This baby better be a girl because, I am not going through this again.” She tells Alice and Jasper the day before the ultrasound.
 
“I can understand that. I know how bad you were feeling.” Carlisle brought Jasper to sit with her and use his gift to help with the severity of her symptoms.
 
“Oh man. Did I ever thank you for what you did to help?”
 
“Yes, you did. It is really no problem, Bella.”
 
“No problem! Shoot, you are the only man who knows what major morning sickness feels like.”
 
He shrugs it off.
 
“Bella, if this baby happens to be a boy, what will you name him?” Alice asks.
 
“Well, we want to stay with S, so we are thinking Samson.”
 
“As in Delilah?”
 
She laughs. “Yes, but also as in strong and invincible.”
 
“That’s appropriate.” She has to admit.
 
“We think so.”
 
“A girl is Faith Renee, right?”
 
“Right, after both our moms.”
 
“Nice.” Jasper smiles at her.
 
The next day
 
“Okay, the baby is measuring right where she is supposed to.” Carlisle smiles as he waits for them to catch it.
 
“She!” they say together.
 
“Yes, a definite girl.”
 
“Thank God! Thank God!” Bella prays.
 
“A daughter. That is so excellent.” Agrees her daddy.
 
“She is alright?”
 
“She is perfect.” He turns the monitor around.
 
“Well hello Faith Renee.” Jake’s voice catches.
 
“It’s a girl.” Alice walks in, a huge smile on her face. The things she can do with a girl, the clothes she can buy.
 
“Yes, thank God!” Bella exclaims.
 
“Congratulations. She will need all new clothes. She cannot wear her brother ‘s,” the very thought makes Alice shudder, “so can I please get her some?”
 
“Of course.” Bella is laughing as she watches her daughter move around.
 
“Rose, Emmett, Jaz, Esme, they are having a girl.”
 
Rose is just as excited as Alice. They all are. “All but one.” Bella thinks, “I wonder how he would react.”
 
When they walk into the Cullen’s  massive living room to tell their sons, they find out not everyone is happy they are having a girl.
 
“Samuel, Solomon, mommy and daddy have some news. You are going to have a baby sister.”
 
They look up from the trucks and cars they were playing with and then look at each other.
 
“No, baby brother.” Samuel says.
 
“No Samuel, mommy is having a girl.”
 
“No girl. Baby brother.” He insists as Solomon nods along.
 
“Oh boy.” Bella shakes her head.
 
“Yes boy!” Samuel shouts.
 
Emmett, watching this, burst out laughing. The boys laugh with him.
 
“Not helpful Emmett.” Jake says even as his own giggle escapes.
 
Bella finds none of this funny. She turns to Carlisle. “What do we do?”
 
“Don’t worry Bella. It is normal for them to be fixated on their own gender at their age. Besides that, they are surrounded by males. It will be hard for them to imagine having a sister.”
 
“So what do we do?”
 
“Just keep telling them they are having a sister. They will get it even if it is after she is born. If they have any little girl playmates at church, having some play dates will help.”
 
“We can do that.” Jake replies.
 
“Congratulations you guys.” Esme hugs them.
 
“Thanks. A daughter. I am so excited.”
 
“It is going to be so much fun!” Rose squeals.
 
Later that day, after the boys and their parents have left, Carlisle calls his son.
 
“Edward, I thought you might like to know, Bella is having a daughter.”
 
“Is she?” His voice is dulled by pain.
 
“Yes,” he tries to cheer him up, “and the boys aren’t happy about it. They insisted they are having a brother. It was quite cute.”
 
“Well, they don’t know anything else.”
 
“That is what I told them.”
 
“Good. Well they got their little girl. That is one reason they decided on another. It worked out.”
 
“Edward, they didn’t do this to hurt you. They are just living their lives.”
 
“Yes, I know that Carlisle. Tell her congratulations from me.” He hangs up.
 
Carlisle stares at the phone in his hand. Edward has never hung up on him before. He has to get him back home. He will not lose his son.
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thesapphictimelady · 3 years
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Sacred Purity
A/N: Hi guys! This is my current project, Sacred Purity! I'm super excited for you guys to read this first part! Based off the feedback I receive, I do plan to continue it when I have time this summer!
Word Count: 1K
Warnings: Lesbian relationship, sex in a church, domme/sub relationship, I will poke fun at the church a lot in this, spanking, blackmail
Characters: Wilhemina Venable and OC
Word key:
Theotokos: The mother of god
Kyrie Eleison: Greek "Lord have Mercy"
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“God cleanse me a sinner, have mercy on me.” Sister Anastasia crossed herself and bent at the waist to kiss the face of the Theotokos. The thick perfume of the incense surrounded her as she ventured further into the chapel and took her place in the pews. Mother Superior rose to begin Matins, and Sister Anastasia took one last look around the chapel to check that all the candles had been lit. Her eyes were drawn to the furthest pew, where a woman dressed entirely in purple sat. Sister Anastasia looked at the woman curiously.
“Sister Anastasia,”
Sister Anastasia quickly turned to face the front after a sharp elbow hit her ribcage, but not before she made eye contact with the purple woman. The woman winked at her, and Sister Anastasia flushed.
Mother Superior began to sing, and Sister Anastasia tried her best to follow along, but above her sisters’ familiar voices, there was a new voice. The purple woman. Her voice was low, almost gravelly but still lovely.
“Kyrie Eleison, Kyrie Eleison, Kyrie Eleison,” Sister Anastasia nearly jumped out of her skin when she realized that the purple woman had snuck into the pew behind her and now sang directly into her ear. The thick carpeting of the chapel had disguised the click of the woman’s cane.
“It’s a lovely service,” the woman purred in her ear. Sister Anastasia nodded faintly, and a leather glove brushed the bit of her neck that her veil didn’t cover. After what felt like an eternity, the hand withdrew, and the pew creaked as the woman stood up.
Sister Anastasia let out her breath and set her face in her hands.
“Sister, are you alright?”
She lifted her face to offer Sister Agnes a weak smile. “Just a bit tired, Sister Agnes,” she whispered, “I think I’m going to go lie down.”
Sister Agnes nodded, “I’ll pray for you, sister.”
With a tight smile, she rose from the pew and slowly exited the chapel. Once she had left, she picked up her skirts and began to chase after the flash of purple that had disappeared around the corner
“Ma’am? Excuse me! Ma’am?!”
The purple woman stopped suddenly, causing Sister Anastasia to crash into her.
She turned to face her, “Oh, hello, mother.”
“M-mother?” Sister Anastasia picked herself up and dusted off her habit “Oh no, it’s sister.”
“Oh? And here I was thinking you were the Mother Superior I’m meant to be meeting with.”
“Afraid not Miss. I’m Sister Anastasia.” she offered her hand to the purple woman.
“Is Mother Superior in the ten-year plan?” the woman asked, ignoring Sister Anastasia’s hand.
“I-no. No Miss....”
“Venable. Ms. Venable.”
“No, Ms. Venable, it is not in the ten-year plan.”
“A shame,” Ms. Venable looked her up and down and smirked. There was something almost predatory in her eyes that made Sister Anastasia’s breath catch. “But perhaps it’s for the best.” “I-”
“Now,” Ms. Venable interrupted, “I didn’t come just for the music.”
“Did you have an appointment, Ms. Venable?”
“Yes, I told you. I’m meant to be meeting with Mother Superior.”
“She’s still in Matins. But I can take you to her office if you want?”
“That would be acceptable.” Ms. Venable’s tongue darted from her mouth to moisten her lips. Sister Anastasia flushed at the sudden thought of those purple lips on her neck.
“R-right this way Ms. Venable.” Sister Anastasia led her down the narrow hallway.
“From my conversation with Mother Superior, I understand you need a security system.” Ms. Venable said, cane tapping in time with every step.
“Yes, we had a break-in last week. They stole the gold candlesticks from the chapel.”
“How unfortunate.” Ms. Venable murmured. “When was the convent built?”
“1883, but we did have wiring put in more recently when we began using the space again. I joined the convent shortly after the wiring went in, about 5 years ago.”
“You’ve been living surrounded by history,” Ms. Venable said, pausing to face Sister Anastasia. “History and beautiful women.”
Sister Anastasia blushed hard. “Beautiful women, Ms. Venable?”
“Don’t try to deny it, Sister Anastasia,” Ms. Venable said, leaning in so that her lips brushed her ear.
“I-I don’t know what you’re insinuating.”
“Oh sweet innocent sister Anastasia, I know you aren’t so innocent.” Ms. Venable purred, running the tip of her tongue along the shell of her ear before pulling away.
Sister Anastasia braced herself against the wall, knees trembling. Ms. Venable pointed a gloved finger towards the corner.
“You see, my dear, there have been security cameras since the wiring went in. All that needed to be done was to switch control to my company and now I can see all the footage these cameras have picked up. Such a naughty little nun you are, Sister Anastasia!” Ms. Venable gave her a predatory grin, her eyes dark as she continued, “What would the Theotokos say if she had seen you last week, kneeling in the chapel with your hand under your skirts?”
“You...you saw that?” Sister Anastasia whispered.
“Of course I did silly girl. Why else would I be here today? The security footage has been streaming directly to my office for my viewing pleasure. What a surprise it was to see you kneeling before the icon of the Theotokos.” Ms. Venable smirked and reached a gloved hand to cup Sister Anastasia’s face.
Sister Anastasia jerked away from her gloved hand and slid down the wall onto the floor.
“Why me? Surely there’s another Sister here who...who touches herself.”
“A devout nun touching herself? No, Sister Anastasia, you’re the only one I’ve seen. And I have cameras everywhere.”
Sister Anastasia put her face in her hands. “Please, please don’t tell Mother Superior. The convent is my home! I have nowhere else to go.”
Ms. Venable stared down at her, crumpled on the floor before she tapped her cane against the tile. “Follow me.”
Sister Anastasia wiped her face and stood, following Ms. Venable down the narrow hallway until they reached a bedroom.
“I believe this is your bedroom, Sister Anastasia.” Ms. Venable said, opening the door and stepping in. “It is lovely to see it in person rather than over the cameras.”
Sister Anastasia’s eyes widened and her cheeks turned red. “Y-you were watching my bedroom?”
Ms. Venable settled herself onto the bed and sighed. “Yes, do try to keep up.” she leaned her cane against the edge of the bed and lifted her skirts. “If you do exactly as I say, I won’t tell Mother Superior about what a slutty nun you are.”
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emo-and-confused · 3 years
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Continuation of the sbi and neighbors au
og post: https://emo-and-confused.tumblr.com/post/647636749371195392/sbi-and-the-neighborhood-kids-au-ok-so-philza-is
-imagine one of the feral boys getting really drunk (underage lmao) and the rest don't know what to do so they bring him to phil and phil is freaking out
phil: i don’t know how to be a dad!
tommy, wilbur, and techno: you literally adopted us
phil: i didn’t think i’d get this far!
-i mean to be fair, he didn't expect to have this many children
-everyone asks phil to sign field trip forms. or anything for parent or guardian for school.
“can you sign my permission slip?”
“sapnap, i’m not your actual father,,”
-they all call him dad.
-it took techno the longest to call him dad
-the rest of “the children” immediately called him dad or it only took a little bit of time for them to start
-but techno stubbornly called him phil.
-tommy calls him dadza or philza minecraft respectively. wilbur calls him dadza or father. techno used to call him phil, but eventually started calling him dad
-the “philza minecraft” and “father” are for when tommy and wilbur are being dramatic
-his last name isn't minecraft, but that's just what tommy said when tubbo first met him and asked what to call him
tommy: daddd i have a friend over!!
phil: alright, tommy! just tell me if you two need anything!
tubbo: ok, thanks... tommy, what do i call him?
tommy: ... mr. minecraft.
tubbo: ok oh. thanks mr. minecraft!!
-tommy told tubbo this because it’s a running joke between tommy, wilbur, and techno that phil created minecraft. when they were younger, they were frustrated that they were struggling to defeat the ender dragon (it was their first time. techno and wilbur were 15 and tommy was 11) and phil helped them
-karl, sapnap, and dream met phil bc they accidentally broke into their house and they were tired. they thought it was their house so they just hopped through an open window
-then q and george were up at that time too waiting for them to get back and checked their location on their phone and realized they were in the wrong house
-so they rushed over to collect them and all three of them were at the table drinking hot chocolate with phil and in blankets.
-charlie one time was running from the police and phil totally covered for him. he did get lectured until he told phil it was just because he insulted a police officer and ran
phil: charlie, you can't be doing illegal things!!
charlie: ok, but all i did was say his hat was ugly and he got mad so i ran!!
phil: ... ok, that isn't that bad.
-and
phil: that’s all you did?
charlie: i thought i was a goner, philza! i thought i was going to jail for life!
phil, walking downstairs and seeing five children in the middle of the carpet playing uno: hello... tommy. and tubbo. and q. and dream. and... girl... dream???
dream: she's my sister, drista. tommy stole her mask so we're playing uno for it.
phil: huh. alright.
-he is very much a Father™️
phil: jack, you don't have to come through the window. you're allowed to walk through the door.
phil: yes niki, you can bake a cake. just don't let tommy in the kitchen while you're doing it.
phil: no, dream, you can't take techno to play manhunt, he has a project due tomorrow
phil: tubbo, ranboo, that's very exciting, but please keep the volume down, george is sleeping.
-they all go to the house on saturday and hangout if they're not busy
-because friendship
-they have dinner parties
-which is just "i don't wanna cook, you children make your own food and i'll just let you use my dining room"
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(@rmbz101 ‘s addition is now canon so)
(addition here: https://rmbz101.tumblr.com/post/647648580467851264/tommy-techno-and-wilbur-all-know-that-phil-loves )
-so every other sunday, they’re banned from the house from 11am to 3pm. four hours every other weekend, the neighbors can’t come over
-tubbo and ranboo going over to the house, and they’re about to knock on the door, but then sprinting away because, “OH SHIT ITS THE SECOND SUNDAY FUCK," and phil sees them from the window and smiles to himself
-ok but "only emergencies" phil tells them.
-they have no sense of what is an “emergency”.
-it's one of the sundays they’re banned and dream and quackity are laying in the grass of the lawn when phil unlocks the front door and sees them.
phil: what're you two doing here?
dream: oh, i think quackity broke his leg. i had to walk him over here.
phil: i said you can come in if it's an emergency?!
q: well to be fair, we didn't know if it was actually broken
-and then
phil: how long have you been waiting outside?!
dream: uhh... two hours?
q: yeah it's not even sore anymore.
-george is typically an exception to this rule, like, if he’s sleeping and it hits 11am on sunday. phil just won't kick him out when he's sleeping because he's just, asleep for hours, and usually wakes up past 3pm anyways. he doesn’t do much.
-sometimes george will come out of his room before 3pm though, really sleepy and not realize what's going on
george: ... good morning...
techno: leave
wilbur: go back to bed george
tommy: where did you come from???
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eideticmemory · 4 years
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FINE LINE | SPENCER REID
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Two decades and two children later, you and your ex-husband learn to navigate the world of co-parenting.
Word Count: 2,604.
Warning: Daddy issues, mommy issues, angst, drama, romance. Love to see it.
You could feel it. The light illuminating your face, touching it with a gentle heat that made your eyes flutter open. Your head felt heavy, as if your neck was attempting to support the weight of a canon ball. You rested your skull on the back of the chair you sat in, eyelids dropping just above your irises. Just in the distance, you could make out a cinema screen. Large, blurry, projecting a bright white screen.
Her image appeared in the center of the square, perfect, in place, still. But you could make out the grin on her face. Watching her dark red lips release the words, “Hello, sleepyhead.”
You could just barely muster up the strength to part your lips, pushing out a small gust of air. It was hot and made your mouth feel like it was on fire.
“H—“
“Oh,” she interrupted you, gently, quietly. You jumped at the feeling of her touching your arm, her palm tight around your forearm. She was cold, freezing, but you could still feel warmth radiating off of her. “I’m afraid you can’t stay too long this time. It’s time to wake up.”
“Hm?” You whined. “Mm?”
“Wake up,” she repeated. “C’mon, wake up. Wake up, wake up, wake u—“
“Up!”
You jolted, violently, harshly, your eyes springing open to reveal the usual sight of your bedsheets.
“Mom, wake up,” an exasperated voice sounded from beside you, the words catching your attention instantly. Tightly.
“Huh?” You mumbled, flickering your eyes up to the figure at your side, sitting on your bed, looking at you with a concerned stare. “Hm?”
“Are you alright?” Eden asked. Sunlight shone on her face, giving her the appearance of an angel. Sent to wake you, pull you back into reality. “What were you dreaming about?”
You let out a long sigh, as if you could even begin to explain your subconscious mind to your 15-year-old daughter. “Oh, y’know,” you whispered, sitting yourself upright and resting back against the headboard. “Just...lions, and tigers, and bears.”
“Oh my,” Eden responded, her big brown eyes concentrated on your face.
You chuckled underneath your breath, and let out a quick huff. “Oh, shoot, is your brother up?”
“He’s up, he’s dressed, he’s fed, and reading the Illiad.”
“Oh?” You stepped out of bed, pulling the duvet over your legs to reveal your pajama pants. “What happened to War and Peace?”
“He finished that yesterday.”
“He gets quicker every hour,” you shook your head.
“It’s a genius thing,” Eden shrugged. She fiddled with the ends of her hair, watching the strands brush over her fingers as she chewed her lip. “Hey, mom?”
“Yeah, kid?” You replied, standing in the bathroom mirror as you began to get ready for the day.
“You—you know dad, right?”
You stopped in your tracks, any and all movements coming to a halt. Your eyebrows furrowed in confusion, and you spun on your heels, slowly, until you came face to face with Eden. “Uh . . . your dad?”
“Yes.”
“Tall? Long, brown hair? Hazel eyes? Has a birthmark on his right thigh?” You listed, toothbrush hanging from your mouth.
“Ew,” Eden cringed. “Yes.”
“Never met him in my life,” you shrugged.
“Mom.”
“Kid,” you tilted your head, face softening as you realized how nervous she was. “What’s up?”
She sighed, ducking her head down to avoid eye contact. “I invited him to my sweet 16.”
“Oh.” It came out like reflex. You said the word before you could fully process the information.
“Are you mad?”
“No—huh? E,” you rushed to sit beside her. “You don’t have to hide inviting your father from me—you—you don’t have to invite your father at all. He’s always welcome to visit on your birthday. And of course he should be at your sweet sixteen.”
“Really?” Eden questioned, eyebrows raised. “So, it will be a nice day? A nice party? Everyone will be nice to everyone?”
“Yes, yes, girl scouts honor.”
“Good,” she nodded, a satisfied smile on her face. “It’s been a while since I’ve seen him.”
“Oh, babe,” you murmured, tucking her hair behind her ear. “It—“
“Mom!” A shrill voice struck both of you with fear, coming out of nowhere.
“Yes, my love?” You directed at Emerson, watching him fidget with his hands in the doorway. His shaggy brown hair covered his face slightly and his button up was tucked into his khaki shorts.
“My chess tournament starts soon, are you coming?” He asked.
“I wouldn’t miss it for anything in the world, kiddo. You and your sister go downstairs while I get dressed.”
They’re obedient, your kids. Kind, driven, smart — with an average IQ of 187.5. The could take over the world if they really, really wanted to. But they don’t. They just want to go out for pizza, and get their twenty dollar allowance every week, hang out with their friends, focus on school, and . . . to see their father. You solemnly set your toothbrush down in the bathroom, looking at yourself in the mirror — tired, worn out, nauseous from another . . . dream? Nightmare? You’re not sure, and frankly, you don’t want to think about it.
So, you pushed on. You got dressed, fixed your hair, used light makeup to cover your exhaustion. Stepping out into the bedroom, your eyes quickly fell on your cellphone — the device laying on your bedside dresser. Hands on your hips, you shook your head, telling yourself not to do it. It’s not necessary, it’s overbearing to even think about.
Then, you remembered who you were dealing with here. And you rushed over to picked up the phone.
“[y/n] Reid,” he beamed. “To what do I owe the pleasure?”
“I heard you talked to E,” you whispered, pacing back and forth in your bedroom.
“I did,” Spencer confirmed. “She called me the other day.”
“To invite you to her birthday party.”
“Yes.”
“And are you planning on coming?” You asked.
“Of course I’m planning on coming. It’s my daughter’s sixteenth birthday.”
“Right, right, it’s not like you missed her fifteenth, or thirteenth, or her twelfth, or her actual birth, or anything.”
“[y/n]—”
“Listen, I didn’t call to argue, or even talk,” you sighed. “I just called to tell you that this party isn’t an option. You will be here Saturday at 10 o’clock sharp, you will help decorate, you will spend time with your children, and you will make this the best damn day Eden Reid has ever had. Understood?”
“I have to help decorate?”
“Spencer—“
“I will be there. 10 o’clock. I will help decorate, I will spend time with my children, I will make this the best damn day Eden Reid has ever had. I understand.”
You released a quiet huff, like your lungs couldn’t stand to hold the breath any longer. “Thank you.”
Spencer let out a soft, sad laugh, “Haven’t done that in a while.”
Chess gives you anxiety. You understand it. You can conceptualize it, and even play it. Well. But the bubbling in your stomach every time you witnessed a game — particually one where your eight year old son is playing — comes back to haunt you again and again. You don’t worry about Emerson, he can take care of himself. He’s like his father in that way, the game is in his blood. But the tension, the speed, the risk. It made your breath lodge in your chest, and every so often, you had to sigh to regain control.
The only thing that could pull you from that stress is Em. Emerson Derek Reid, the little half smile on his face when he wins a match. It makes the three hour tournaments worth it. Watching your boy play against college level students who have been playing all their lives. Yeah, so has he.
He jumps off stage in an excited state, rushing towards you with open arms. “You’re a tiger, kid!” You exclaim. “You killed it.”
“Thank you, thank you,” he shrugged. “It’s really my opponents’ fault, they wouldn’t know a queen from a rook if it was looking them in the face.”
“Ooh, cat fight.” E remarked, causing Em and you to laugh.
“Hey,” you said. “Since you’re both already out of school today . . . wanna play hookie?”
“Mom? I am shocked!” E gasped, trying hard to contain a laugh.
“Oh, c’mon, we never get to hang out anymore since you guys started these college classes and my business went up. I’m off work, you’re already out of class, let’s just do it. Let’s go shop and eat and hang out and I will write you guys an excuse for tomorrow, okay?” You rambled, putting your hands to their shoulders.
Em and E looked at each other, and after a minute, they looked up at you and nodded.
Your very, very favorite people on the whole planet.
You took them to the mall. Bought Em some new clothes, but he wasn’t really interested. You and E did most of the picking. He sat in the corner of the store reading and only participated to try on outfits you guys had picked out. You both squealed and told him how cute he looked, and he scrunched up his nose. Just like . . .
And then you bought E some shoes, some vans. There was a huge sell, and she fell in love with everything she tried on. And you fell in love with seeing her happy so you ran up a bill.
“Okay, which one of us is dying?” E said as you sat at lunch. Em bursted out laughing.
“Wha—neither of you! I just wanted to spoil you guys. You kill yourselves all week with school, even though it’s summer. And I never see you, that’s all.”
“Mhm,” Em hummed, an unconvinced look in his face as he eyed his sister. “I bet someone died.”
“Em!” You exclaimed, E’s laughter blending in. “God, you guys are morbid.”
“Our parents both worked in the FBI, we’re basically trained,” E giggled.
Just then, you got a call. Work. Fuck. You stood from the table and stepped outside, excusing yourself first.
“[y/n].”
“Can we close the Pickett case tonight?”
“Raven . . .”
“I don’t want that boy in that house for one more second. [y/n], I will send you more of my notes, but . . . read them, read them. You will understand. Please.”
You sighed, “I’ll be there at ten. If you are not there at ten . . . I’ll wait for you. Let’s do it.”
“Thank you! Thank you, thanks! Bye. Sorry. Bye.”
You took in a deep breath and shook your head.
Nothing was going to spoil your lunch. Not today.
The car ride home, the three of you vibed to music. Your kids knew every word to Fleetwood Mac’s discography and it was your greatest accomplishment. They even developed their own dance routine to Dreams when they were younger.
Your very, very favorite people on the whole planet.
You pulled up to your house, and as you approached the driveway, you saw a familiar car parked out front. Your stomach flipped, caved in, skipped, hopped, and jumped.
Words can’t even described what it did when you saw him.
Sitting on the porch swing.
“Dad?” Em exclaimed loudly in excitement. You parked in the driveway, eyeing Spencer the whole time.
“Dad?” E said quietly, confusion in her voice. “Did you—“ She directed at you, interrupted by her brother hopping out of the car.
Em ran up to Spencer, and his father scooped him up in a quick motion, spinning him around and kissing his head.
You let out a quick huff, turned to E and smiled, “C’mon, go say hi.”
You followed E out of the car, and watched as she tip toed towards Spencer. She suddenly skipped and jumped into Spencer’s arms.
“Hey, dad,” she said.
“Hey, kid!” He replied, before putting her on her feet. “Your hair is getting so long!”
“Yeah,” she twirled her hair and laughed. “What are you doing here!”
“I wanted to see you guys . . .” He turned to you. “And your mom, who’s quiet as a mouse.”
“Hello,” you shrugged, giving him a kind smile.
“Are you staying for today, dad?” Em asked, tucked under Spencer’s arm.
“I was actually hoping to stay until Sunday, if that’s okay with your mom, of course.”
Your very, very least favorite person on the whole planet.
“Please, mom? He can be here for my birthday!” E pipped.
Em. E. Em. E. Those big, pouty eyes of theirs staring you down. “You can stay in the guest room,” you told Spencer.
“Is that close to your bedroom?” Spencer smirked.
“Heh,” you huffed. “Don’t push it. You can stay upstairs.”
“Yes! C’mon, dad! I made a new model that I wanna show you!”
Later that night, you made the kids pasta. It was one of your finer cuisines, taught to you by an old friend, and they asked for it all the night, especially when they needed to study.
Spencer wandered into the kitchen after getting settled upstairs. “Woah! I thought we could go out for dinner, huh? My treat?”
“We would, dad,” Eden said. “But we both have tests tomorrow. Calculus and Physics. Maybe tomorrow.”
You set their plates down and looked up at Spencer. You walked over to him, eyeing him knowingly as you led him out of the kitchen.
“They’re nerds,” Spencer laughed.
“They’ve also both got an eidetic memory. It’s gonna take them all of three minutes to study, then they’ll be all over you again,” you told him, walking out onto the back patio.
Following you, Spencer closed the door behind him, isolating you two on the porch.
You sat down, plopped down, and looked up at him, “Why are you here?”
“Subtle.”
“Spencer.”
“I mean it, you should be a federal agent.”
“Spencer.”
He sighed heavily, “I have some things I want to . . . handle.”
“Here?” You asked.
“Yes,” he hesitated. “I haven’t been enough a part of the kids’ lives—“
You rolled yours eyes. Yeah, you knew that.
“I want to fix that, to have a real relationship with them.” He continued.
“You’ve always been able to,” you shrugged. “You get distracted.”
“Work,” he muttered.
“Always is.”
“And . . .” he whispered, his eyes flickering back and forth between you and the ground.
You furrowed your eyebrows, “And?”
“I — I want to fix my relationship with you.”
Huh.
“I want us to go to therapy.”
Huh.
“Wha—“ You stuttered, rising from your seat. “Spencer, what?”
“Not couples therapy. Nothing . . . romantic,” his voice cracked. “But we can’t keep acting so . . . poorly around the kids. They’re smart, they notice things. They always have.”
“Spencer, how are we gonna go to therapy? You’d need to dig up Freud himself and have him work on us full time.”
“I just think we need to talk,” he murmured. He stepped closer to you, breathing deeply as he towered over you. “Will you please just think about it?”
You stared him in the eye, let out a heavy exhale.
Spencer.
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Notes: Listen, I saw those post of Bela and Donna together and my mind ran away with it. as a result I humbly offer you this story.
If anyone finds those drawings again would you mind tagging me. I would really appreciate it and I would like to thank the original artist.
Thank you. With that in mind here is a sneak peak.
Summary: Donna finds love in the most unexpected way. After all, who would even think of falling for her. Therefore it came as a big surprise to her when someone did fell. Never had she thought that she would be courted by Alcina’s oldest daughter.
As with all grand stories of lovers finding each other, the story of how Donna Beneviento found love in Bela Dimitrescu started out on an inconsequential happenstance.
‘There’s a leak in my house, and I’m afraid living near a great waterfall has its benefits and pitfalls. One of which is having damp wall bad enough to get mold.’ Donna thought to herself as she made her way to Mother Miranda’s inner sanctuary for the weekly meeting.
“I wonder if this is the mutamycete’s cousin invading my house.”
“Did you say something my dear?” Alcina said as she herself makes her way to the door, stooping slightly to enter. She holds the door until Donna enters. “Thank you, Alcina.”
“We have a mold situation! Mistress is saying that it might be the Mold’s cousin” Angie pipes up happily enjoying the attention Alcina gives to her.
“Angie hush, it’s nothing Alcina. One of the downsides living near the waterfall, I’m afraid it got too damp in one of the rooms that molds has started to grow. It’s my fault really, I should have inspected the house more often.” Donna explains, it’s a good thing she was wearing her veil, she wouldn’t want Alcina to see her embarrassment from something so small a matter.
“In any case I’ve already contacted someone from the village to clean and remove the problem. Although a more thorough inspection must be done, I wouldn’t want any more surprises.”
To their surprise Heisenberg was already there in the sanctuary, usually the rugged man was the last to arrive on which he calls it “fashionably late”. Moreau always the first to arrive every time Mother Miranda summons them.
There was a companionable silence between the two, as they normally only interact when Mother Miranda was there.
“Hello Countess, Lady Donna” As Moreau turns his focus on the two ladies arriving and tries his best to smile despite his monstrous form, Moreau has always been polite with everyone.
“What’s this about surprises?” Heisenberg asked as he lounges on his chair.
Thankfully, Mother Miranda has yet to arrive, giving the four Lords enough time to chat after all it’s not everyday that they can just gather around to talk. After a small catch up, curtesy of Angie’s animated retelling, the four Lords are now faced with a small problem.
Where should they house Donna?
Of course, as one of the Four Lords of the village she is both loved (more than the others apparently, if the village gossip is to be trusted) and feared, and although the weakest among the four she is well protected in her shrouded mansion that she had no real fear of being attacked.
Even with the slim chance that anyone would be brave enough to attack her, taking her away from the mansion poses a real threat to her safety. And that would not do.
“You could always bunker down with me at the Factory. If you don’t mind the smell of oil and a little bit of heat” Heisenberg offered as he casually took a drag off his cigar. “Hey, we might even finish one of our projects it’ll certainly save you time traveling from your house to my factory.”
“Ugh, as if. She’s a Lady Heisenberg. She’s not slumming down there with you, and she certainly need her own privacy” Alcina countered with a huff. The nerve of the man can he really not think beyond his work.
“Oh, right sorry Donna” Understanding what Alcina implied, Heisenberg had the decency to slightly blush.
“Sorry I can’t offer you to stay in my reservoir Donna. Even I think that’s no place for a Lady to live, not to mention the fish smell and cramped living quarters.” Moreau said apologetically.
“That’s alright Sal, I understand. Thank you for thinking about my welfare.”
“Well that leaves my Castle. And of course, you’re staying with me. I will not take ‘No’ for an answer. You living in a hovel just won’t do my dear” Alcina smiled triumphantly at the revelation
“If you were thinking of housing her, why did you pose the question to us?”
“Simple. I wanted to see what your reactions would be and honestly I wasn’t surprised by it”
“Smug bitch” Heisenberg huffs under his breath, he had to admit he walked right in that one.
“What was that?”
“Nothing”
“Are you sure Alcina, I don’t want to impose to you and your daughter. Aren’t you busy with the harvest and wine production? Not to mention I still have the other dolls to rehouse I can’t leave them there alone.” Donna inquired slightly unsure on what will happen to her small friends.
“That can be taken care of. Heisenberg can house them as well as lending some of his soldat to ensure that the villagers won’t go snooping around where they’re not wanted. Isn’t that right Heisenberg?”
“Yeah, yeah, leave those to me. Anything else your Highness?”
“She’s gonna need some of her stuff carried from her house to my Castle be a good boy and fetch them for us will you” Alcina smiles.
At that Heisenberg growls
“Now, now no need for that. Thank you Karl for your help” as Donna pushes herself in between Alcina and Heisenberg
“No thanks needed Donna, anything for my favorite lab assistant.”
At that Donna chuckles “Karl, I’m you’re only Lab mate.”
“Exactly”
With that Mother Miranda enters the Sanctuary and everyone went back to their places. Alcina and Heisenberg opposite each other in front of Miranda, while Donna and Moreau are at her right and left side, respectively.
After a grueling five hours of discussion and bickering (mostly of Alcina and Heisenberg), Mother Miranda had deemed it right adjourn the meeting and continue it the following week with cooler heads and a more substantial plan.
“Well dear are you ready? I’m sure Angie here is excited to see her new home. Heisenberg will take care of the rest of your baggage.”
“Yes, I’m ready. Let’s go”
A short and companionable silent ride later and both Lords arrive at the front of Castle Dimitrescu. This isn’t the first time Donna came to the Castle, but this is the first time she would be remaining for an extended period of time.
She knew of Alcina’s daughters, but she has never interacted with them. The most of their interaction stems from short glimpses and hearing the girls giggle from one of the rooms when she visits. Not that she made a personal effort to meet them, she was still rather self-conscious and awkward with first meetings. The very idea of interacting with new people (even if they are close to the people she considers as family) freezes her.
 It’s a good thing Angie’s always with her, she can be the extension of Donna’s subconscious.
“Welcome to Castle Dimitrescu dear, I hope your stay with us is pleasant. Consider this your home away from home” Alcina smiles widely as she leads Donna to the main hall. “Daughters come down here, we have a guest to welcome.”
With that swarms of insects came down from the foyer only to split into three distinct form. Three beautiful ladies came to rest in front of the pair.
“Daughters, Lady Beneviento and Angie will be staying with us for a while. I expect you to be on your best behavior.”
“Of course, Mother. Welcome Lady Beneviento, Angie.” Bela bows slightly as she welcomes Donna, the other two soon follows.
“Very good, I’m sure Donna is tired from the meeting as am I. Shall we all have dinner later? Bela would you mind escorting Donna to one of the guest rooms, I’m sure she’ll need to freshen up or lay down for a bit.”
“Understood Mother. Come my Lady, let me show you to your room” as Bela leads Donna to the guest room, there’s almost a tense atmosphere between them.
“Here you are Lady Beneviento. Ring the bell if you ever need something, We’ll assign a maid for your room and they’ll fetch it for you.” Bela smiles as she explains it to Donna, the room itself is big and opulent as expected from a guest room of the castle.
“Thank you, my Lady, for you and your Mother’s hospitality, this is indeed very much suitable. Angie and I will fit right in am I right Angie” at this Angie who’s been looking left and right at the place nods enthusiastically.
“Please don’t mind us, we’ll try to stay quiet as possible. We wouldn’t want to impose on your busy schedule.”
“Call me Bela, my Lady. and don’t worry, you won’t be an imposition. In fact, you just might be what we need at this castle right now. A breath of fresh air, if you don’t mind, I would love to chat with you about the outside world. As I’m sure you know, my sisters and I cannot leave the castle grounds for too long.” Bela asked unsure if what she’s asking is too much for the usually quiet Lord.
Sensing some hesitation from the young woman in front of her, Donna made her decision as well. ‘I will be staying here for some time. I may as well get to know the daughters Alcina is so fond of’.
“Of course, Bela, I would love to. And please call me Donna, if we’re to chat and get to know one another we can get rid of that formality. I certainly won’t mind.” And although Bela cannot see the smile on Donna’s face, she can surely hear the warmth of Donna’s voice.
“Yes please. Well then Donna, I’ll leave you to rest for now. Shall I fetch you for dinner time?”
“Yes, of course. I would love nothing more.”
With that Bela takes her leave of the room, and as she walks away, she can’t help but to smile to herself.
‘A breath of fresh air indeed’
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