#baker series

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Simon Riley X Male Reader

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Authors note: It’s finally here! The last part of the baker series for Simon Riley. I really enjoyed writing these series and giving a character the love that they deserve. I hope you enjoy this last part!!

Summary: The final part of the baker series.

Warnings: Fluff, slight angst, happy ending, last part of this series.

Word Count: 3.1K

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Simon was the first to wake up. It was still dark outside and the bedside clock read 5:00AM in bold red, giving him a perfect view of the time. He lies silently in bed, listening to his surroundings and can hear the sound of the ceiling fan above him along with bed springs and the rustle of bedsheets next to his side where he glanced over to see Y/n sleeping peacefully, cocooned and bundled up in the warm blankets, soft snores escaping his lips and buried his face deeper into his pillow and cover.

Simon’s lips crack into a small smile as he moves quietly to not wake Y/n up as he pulls the covers away from himself and sits up on the bed. He gives himself time to wake up, his eyes and brain still feeling drowsy with sleep, rubbing it away before coming to a stand and making his way towards the bathroom where he gets himself cleaned and dressed.

Summer was around the corner and the weather was getting warmer, forcing him to wear something that won’t cause him to sweat every hour especially when he’s working in a bakery that is also kept warm. Y/n had complained to Simon a few days back on how much he hated working in the summer due to the hot weather and being around huge ovens all day in order to provide what customers wanted.

Simon had volunteered to help with opening the bakery along with the baking the daily specials causing Y/n to teach Simon how to use the oven properly along with memorizing the ingredients and how to do it correctly. He was very strict when it comes towards his baking that Simon received a slap on the shoulder here and there whenever he messed up the ingredients or burned the specials. Y/n was close to banning Simon from the kitchen only for the bigger man to convince him that he could get things done properly.

It took Simon a few weeks to convince him until he was finally able to do the baking with no supervision. The two sharing the daily task together and creating a schedule. Today was Simons turn to get the specials ready which is why he is up early, giving him enough time to get everything baked on time and for the pastries to remain fresh once they opened and allowed customers inside.

Simon sat at the foot of the bed, slipping on his shoes before taking his phone from the nightstand along with the silver ring that he slips on his left hand. He gives Y/n one last look before leaving the room and closing the door quietly behind him. He makes his way towards Alex’s room, pushing the door open with out making a noise and checks on the young teen who lies asleep in bed, sprawled out and snoring the day away.

After he’s checked on the kid he’s prepared to get the day started by taking the keys to the bakery that hung in the kitchen and making his way downstairs and outside where the bakery is located below them. He unlocks them bakery and steps inside where he focuses on getting everything prepared before the opening hour strikes. He spends 3 hours in the kitchen, baking and cleaning the place along with getting the displays ready.

As the hour of opening got closer he make sure to double check everything one last time. Alex had made it downstairs after waking up, dressed up for the day and stepping isn’t the bakery to help out with the tables and chairs that they had available.

“Morning.” Alex yawns out, lazily removing the chairs and putting them down. “You already eat breakfast?” Asked Simon who was washing his hands behind the counter where a small sink was located.

“Yeah, I ate last nights leftovers.” Alex moves onto the blinds. “Dad’s still asleep.”

Simon hums in response.

The room grows quiet until Alex clears his throat, stepping towards Simon with his hands behind his back. “So,” A grin is plastered on his face. “What’re giving dad for his anniversary?”

Simon froze, his eyes widen.

Alex takes notice of his reaction causing him to gasp loudly and dramatically. “Dad is going to kill you!”

“I forgot…” Simons voice is soft, getting a handle towel to dry his hands and looking up to see Alex with a huge evil grin on his face causing the adult to frown and glare. “You aren’t going to tell him are you?”

“Nope! But, I do want to see the outcome when he finds out that his husband of one year forgot about their anniversary.” He hums loudly. “It’s a show I can’t miss.”

Simon groans under his breath, tossing the towel aside and checking the time. Y/n will be downstairs the minute it nears opening.

“Do me a favor.” Simon blurts out, getting Alex’s attention. “Keep him distracted while I get him something.”

Alex rolls his eyes. “Simon, don’t worry. I know dad well enough that he won’t get upset about it. If you really want to get him a gift then make it simple, nothing to big.” Alex shrugs his shoulders and focused on the final things to clean before glancing at the time. “Look, dad really likes this pub down the street.” He snatched a napkin and pen and writes the address. “Go there and look for Penny, she can help you.” He hands it over to Simon who accepts it with a confused look.

“What am I going to find there?”

“You’ll see.” Alex grins, nodding towards the back door in order for him to escape before Y/n arrived, giving Simon enough time to finish up and toss his apron aside and make a run to the back door after snatching the note from Alex who's laughing faints on his way out. Simon and Y/n have dates for three years and married for one year.

Simon never though that he would make it this far into life and to the point of wanting to get married with the person that he really cared and loved for. He was the one who proposed first, it wasn’t anything romantic and neither was it planned. It was busy in the bakery and packed due to y/n’s special deal that he offers every February, selling his pastries at a very good price that caused everyone to come.

The place was flooded and it was only them three but the worked fast and got things done, both Y/n and Simon working at the front while Alex did the baking in the back, avoiding the large crowd and focusing on his own task. While Simon helped with packing up the orders and Y/n rings them up, giving the customers fakes smiles and quick change in return. When the place grew slow the two were exhausted, finally giving themselves a break to relax before the place grew crowded again, giving Simon the opportunity to look at Y/n who was covered in flour, sweat covering his forehead and his face red from the heat in the bakery.

The sudden sight made Simon admire him even more that he blurts out. “Marry me.”

Y/n didn’t show signs of shook as he dusts the flour off his apron. “Okay.” Was his simple answer.

Simon had a ring with him, he was planning on proposing but not like this and always carried this thing around for safe keeping that when he pulls it out of his pocket and hands it to Y/n—the baker inspects the ring and smiles, slipping it on himself and turning to Simon. “Good luck returning me without the receipt.” He said before placing a soft kiss on Simons cheek and urging them to get back to work.

They didn’t have a big wedding. Y/n didn’t have any family besides Alex and Simon was not inviting his team. The two spent their wedding night eating dinner and watching a moving along side with Alex who passed out later that night sitting between the two on the couch. Simon couldn’t be happier with the family he gained just by stumbling inside a bakery he was curious about only to end up married with the owner.

Now, here he is heading towards the Pub to see what exactly Alex had in mind in order to provide a gift or anything for his and Y/n’s anniversary. Upon arriving he takes a glance inside by the large window only to see if empty, he makes his way inside and stuffs the note in his pocket. His makes his way towards the bar where he see a young girl serving drinks to a few customers that were sitting on the bar.

“What can I get you?” She chirps up, smiling widely as she stands in front of him.

“I’m looking for someone named Penny.”

“That’s me! You must be Simon?”

He nods.

“Great! Alex called earlier and told me that you were on your way—come, this way!” She doesn’t give much explanation and guides him through the bar and towards a much private area. “What is—?”

“There he is!!”

Simon’s breath hitched at the familiar voices.

He looks over to his right and there he sees his old 141 team after not communicating with them in years, wanting some peace from knowing anything amount their missions. He turns to penny with a harsh glare, bot frightening the young girl as she gives him a wide smile and pats his shoulder. “Have fun!” She says happily before skipping away to continue her work load.

Simon sighs deeply, turning to his older team as they all greeted him with cheers and smiles.

“Look at you, not hiding your face anymore?” Soap is the first to ask, ignoring Simons side glare as he sits next to Price, slumping down in his own spot in the booth and looking at the food before him along with some drinks. “Shouldn’t hide this face whenever I am around the people I care.” His tone is dry, reaching over to snatch one of the drinks. Simon stopped drinking after he started dating Y/n, wanting to keep his health in check in order to be around Alex and Y/n longer and not have any other issues. But, today was a special occasion. Perhaps one drink wouldn’t hurt.

“How did you know I would be here?” Simon finally asks.

“Penny’s mother is Laswell.” Said Price, getting Simons attention. “Turns out that a friend of hers was looking for us, wanted us to visit this side of town as a surprise for an old friend.”

Simon groans. “Fucking, Alex.”

Gaz is next to speak up “Who’s Alex?”

“He’s my—“ Simon’s mouth goes dry.

He’s been around the kid for years now and is married into his small family, would that make Alex his son now? He didn’t really know if Alex was comfortable with claiming him as a parent yet and was willing to give the kid some time, the two were always together in the bakery and Alex was comfortable to talk about his day along with the bad stuff that he;s gone through, the kid had told him about his parents abuse, brave and ready to finally speak about it that he ran away from school and come to him seeking protection, feeling safe with him.

“He’s my husbands kid.”

He causally takes a sip from his drink only to hear Soap choke while Gaz snorts at his teammate.

“You have a kid?!”

“You’re married?”

“Congrats.” Price smiles proudly at Simon.

Simon hums in return. “Have been for a year, his name is Y/n and he’s a baker.”

“Does he own the bakery down the street?” Price suddenly asks, cocking his head and raising a brow.

“Yes.”

Price laughs, “Who would have thought that Simon would marry a baker—he never let me in the kitchen to cook.”

“You know Y/n?”

“Of course, he and I used to be roommates years back. I encouraged him to save money for his future bakery. I woke up every morning to the smell of muffins. I was his taste tester back then until I told him to find someone else, I wasn’t going to deal with all of that leftover bread.” Price shakes his head, remembering the old times that he spent with Y/n.

Simon had no idea that Y/n had connections to Price, his old captain. He’ll probably ask Y/n about their friendship and what the hell he was doing sharing a home with Price out of all people, the man rarely socialized and was always focused on his missions. That would be a nice story to hear about during dinner together.

“So, Ghost. Tell us about this marriage of yours?” Soap wiggles is brows, interested in knowing more while Simon rolled his eyes and takes a sip from his drink. “Mind your business, Soap.” Simon wasn’t one to share his personal life and he for sure isn’t gonna share his romantic details with his old team, his memories with Y/n and Alex were his and only his.

Price laughs at Soaps frown as he holds his up his drink to the others. “In celebration of Simon being married and getting the family he deserves.” He announced, getting his other teammates attention as they too raised their glass while Simon watched with a small smile on his face.

“To Riley!” They all say as Simon raised his glass half way with a chuckle escaping his lips, enjoying his time with his old teammates.

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It wasn’t until sunset that Simon was finally able to return back home after spending some time with his old mates, getting to catchup with them. The moment he steps outside of the bar he can’t help but sigh, remembering that he forgot to get his husband an anniversary gift, only to find out that his old mates was his husbands gift to him while he stood back there with nothing. He felt like a horrible partner for not providing him anything as he makes his way back to the bakery.

The bakery should be closed at this hour, only with him having to head upstairs and into their apartment where his steps are quiet. As he approached the living room he can hear the sound of Y/n and Alex whispering to each other harshly.

“You burnt the cake?!”

“I was an accident!”

“You own a bakery, how do you burn a cake?!”

“I’m nervous!” Y/n shouted at Alex, smacking the kid upside the head with a glare. “Now go get the other gift.” He points towards the stairs where the two look up to see Simon leaning against the door frame, his hands in his pockets as he watched the two argue. His stance brings a shade of red on y/n’s face as he clears his throat. “You’re back? I mean—surprise!” He throws his hands up in surprise while Alex rolls his eyes at the late surprise.

“Did you enjoy my gift?” Y/n asks with a grin on his face while Simon gives him a nod and pushed himself off the frame and walks over to Y/n, leaning down to kiss him softly. “I did, thank you.” He whispers and turns to Alex. “How did you get in contact with them?”

Alex held his head up high with pride. “No doesn’t share their secrets.” He announced before rounding the coffee table. “Anyways, since dad already got you a gift I also got you one too!”

Alex hands him an envelope, getting Simons attention as he takes it in his hand. “You didn’t need to provide me a gift, kid. I think having you around is enough.” He reached out to tussle his hair as Alex pushed his hand away with a small laugh escaping his lips. “I know, but Its a special day for you two and I wanted to make it memorable.”

He’s fidgeting nervously, picking at his nails as he bounced on his heels. He was anxious for him to open the letter as Simon raised a brow. “you want me to open it now?”

“Yes or else I’m going to throw up all over you from anxiety.” Alex blurts out.

“He’s not kidding.” Y/n gives Simon a serious look, he’s Alex father he’s seen the poor kid throw up from anxiety, mainly during school whenever he was forced to present a project or whenever he had to preform a violin recital. The kid got easily nervous to do such things in front of large crowds and yet somehow the teen is able to handle crazy customers and rush hours at the bakery all by himself.

Simon takes the envelope in hand, tearing it open with ease as he looks inside with a raised brow, confused at first before shaking the paper out of the package, taking it in his hand as he reads through it. His eyes widening as he takes notice of what it was.

Adoption papers.

Alex wanted Simon to adopt him.

He wanted him as an official parent. Something Simon never knew he will end up getting after everything he’s been through when he was Alex’s age.

“You don’t have to sign them if you don’t want too, no pressure, I just though you would be interested—well I do see you as a parent and—“ Alex was rambling, his anxiety getting to him as he goes on and on about how he wants Simon as a parent and how he cherishes the man.

Simon is quick to silence the kid, pulling him into a warm embrace. Alex frozen under his hold before replacing and signing against him. “Is that a yes?” He muffled out as Y/n laughs at their interaction. “I think it is.” He whispers fondly to the two.

“Does that mean I can call you old man?”

“Fuck no,” Simon blurts out. “I prefer pops or dad?”

“But dad, is dad.” Alex points to Y/n who rolled his eyes. “Who cares you have two dads now!” Y/n jumps into the hug, holding the two close together as he giggled. “Best anniversary gift ever!” Y/n shouts in glee as Simon smiles at his husband happiness. That’s all he ever wanted from his new family, to see them happy and together.

“Thank you…” Simon softly whispers to the two, finally holding the world in his arms

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Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen and a Cyberman - Doctor Who photoshoot (1974)

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The Game is Afoot

(Snoopy Soft Toys inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr Watson)

~ Happy Birthday Sherlock Holmes ~

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buttercup, masterlist

a/n: ….this was really therapeutic to write. 

summary: little did you know that your new next-door neighbour, the very guy you have an embarrassingly large crush on, is the masked vigilante who saved you a little over a year ago.

warnings: matt murdock x baker!reader, neighbours to lovers, explicit sexual content, rape recovery, ptsd, adorable surrogate parents gay uncles, mostly just a lot of fluff and comforting goodness

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CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER THREE

CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER FIVE

CHAPTER SIX

CHAPTER SEVEN

CHAPTER EIGHT

CHAPTER NINE

CHAPTER TEN

CHAPTER ELEVEN

CHAPTER TWELVE

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

© 2024 thyme-in-a-bubble 

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Catholic Tumblr wake up, we got justice in this game!!!!!

[zeldalizzy]

After a VERY long hiatus in this series... Tiana and Time!! I wanted to do something sweet and nostalgic feeling for this one, and i had the idea to do some southerners cooking together!! I imagine that Time wanted to make a sweet surprise for Malon, and Tiana was more than happy to help out, since food is Naveen's love language too! I did a fun, 1920's style, almost flapper outfit design, since i couldn't find a specific dress of hers that i thought was fitting for the scene lol 😂

i think tiana and time would be wonderful friends! also, malon and time and tiana and naveen could go on double dates and talk about their silly spouses and also their crazy life stories!! malon and tiana would make the best food too!

on a more serious note, time and tiana do have a lot of similarities; they both value hard work and the importance of family, as well as both having traumatic transformation experiences (cough cough Majora's Mask). Time had his own Bayou Adventure a la the Jungle Cruise in Majora's Mask. both have had odd experiences with strange voodoo like magic, and both had to learn the value of finding love despite their difficult upbringings. overall, i love that you guys picked this pairing!! 🩵

oh, by the way... i headcanon that Malon has a sweet tooth because 1) it just fits her personality, and 2) i imagine that she probably snuck some sugar cubes for epona and herself when she was a little girl (based off of my own personal experience with horses when i was little 😂🤭)

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☆ THE MENTALIST APPRECIATION WEEK 2025 ☆

-> DAY 1 (2/12) - Season 1 or Favorite Character

My favorite child 🥹

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“We missed you, kid.”

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Can we play The Bad Batch too??

The final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch is coming February 21st, with a three-episode premiere, only on Disney+.

Taken from Star Wars and The Bad Batch Instagram account

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FLUFF

Buchanan by @barnesmurdock

baby, it’s bad out there by @intrepidacious

set me free by @/intrepidacious (40s!bucky x nymph!reader)

When I’m With You by @phantomspiderr

You’re Worth It All by @/phantomspiderr

Scotty Doesn’t Know by @/bucky-bucky-bucky-bucky

cherry blossoms must be magic by @witchywithwhiskey

aisle 4 by @buckyhoney

Grump : The Musical by @itsapeterthing

Trough Sickness… Except Bucky’s by @teamcap4bucky

Wrong Number by @/teamcap4bucky

Alcohol You Later by @/bucky-bucky-bucky-bucky

Possible-Future-Girlfriend by @jurassicbarnes

Vegas, Baby! by @bxcketbarnes

Love in the Workplace by @bxcketbarnes

Too Hot, An Arm Cold by @t-lostinworlds

almond milk by @buckysblanket

After Words by @justsomebucky (Modern AU)

Once Upon A Dream by @abovethesmokestacks

cut my hair by @buckybarnesdiaries

Mind Reader by @espinosaurusrexex

Chain Around my Neck by @/bucky-bucky-bucky-bucky

Sweet and Strong by @navybrat817 (tattoo artist!bucky x baker!reader)

Charmed by @rookthorne (mechanic!bucky)

Rule Number One by @sidepartskinnyjeans

A Solid Foundation by @writing-for-marvel (fiancé!bucky)

It’s Not My Cup Of Tea by @malum-forev

The Weather by @saltsicklover

Silent Nights and Sorry Mornings by @veelacurse

In The Name Of Love by @moonbeambucky

Fallin’ For You by @/moonbeambucky

I’m Gunnin’ For You by @rookthorne (drifter!bucky)

Morning Workout by @sparklefics

ANGST

Call Me When You Get This by @/bucky-bucky-bucky-bucky

I’ll Wear Your Ring by @/bucky-bucky-bucky-bucky

After by @wkemeup

Spiral by @buckyalpine

Until We Meet Again by @bucksangel

Try Anything Once by @/malum-forev (doctor!reader)

A Place by @/malum-forev

SMUT

Silent Screams in Wildest Dreams by @buckets-and-trees

Ring Ring by @adrinktostopyourthirst (roommate!bucky)

Convince Me by @teamcap4buciy

Roadside Assistance by @urvenicebtch (mechanic!bucky)

That’s The Way Love Goes by @dirtytomatoedwrites

Surrender by @barnesmurdock

i was made for lovin’ you by @buckycuddlebuddy (rockstar!bucky x bassist!reader)

On My Tongue by @angrythingstarlight (chubby!bucky)

Sweeter Than Sugar by @/angrythingstarlight (chubby!bucky)

Destined to be Yours by @buckyalpine

sinner by @writingsbychlo (demon!bucky x angel!reader)

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• New Member to the Riley Family •

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Simon spent years working with the special forces and during those years he had a loyal companion; Riley. A German Shepard that he found as a pup during a mission of his. He had taken the pup back to base and had gotten Laswell and Prices approval in training them along with the other K9’s.

She was a playful puppy with the others in Simon’s team, but when the time came that she started her own training her little playful side was put on pause.

During her training, Riley only listened to Simon. No one else but him.

Simon still remembers the first time he put the vest on her once her training was completed and had gotten big enough to officially join him on missions.

The two were perfect for each other, until Simon finally claimed retirement. After leaving his military life behind and Riley, Simon didn’t think he’d see the dog again. She was government property and would be passed on to someone else on his team who will continue to take care of her until her time came to an end.

That was until Soap payed Simon a visit at the bakery with Riley in tow.

When Riley’s eyes land on Simon her tail wagged like crazy and pulled on the leash that Soap held onto, only to stumble forward, Leah’s escaping his grasp and giving the dog a chance to run across the bakery and towards Simon. The dog was eager and full of excitement that she jumps onto the counter.

Scaring Alex who was putting cups underneath the counter, poor kid nearly had a heart attack at such a young age when he saw the German Shepard jumping over the counter and into Simon’s arms. Riley’s main focus was on Simon, sniffing and licking his face with joy.

Soap was surprised to see Simon smiling when interacting with the dog, showing how much their bond meant to him making the visit much easier for him. Soap later tells Simon that Riley is under retirement too and was in the process of getting adopted by a couple, but due to the strong bond that she has with Simon he came to pay him a visit in hopes of having her stay with him.

Simon was thrilled with the idea.

Alex was not.

The teenager was quick to remind Simon about asking permission from Y/n since they are to be living above the bakery all together.

Alex would have expected his father to tell Simon ‘no’ about keeping the dog only to get the opposite answer.

Y/n was quick to fall in love with Riley, cooing at her and spoiling her with baked treats. Even inspiring the man to start baking friendly dog treats that he later started selling in his bakery a week after having Riley in their family.

Alex didn’t like Riley. Not because he hated dogs, but because he had a fear for dogs. Alex was chased home after school when he was only nine by the street dogs, giving him a fear of dogs. Simon didn’t know about this until after Riley was already accepted into their home.

Simon noticed the little signs.

Alex would hide in his bedroom, would always step away from Riley wanting his attention. Other times the teenager would throw Riley a baked good across the hallway in order to run back to his room.

Y/n had noticed too and felt bad for keeping Riley without consulting Alex about it. Simon couldn’t force the kid to get over his fear, stuff like that took time even if it happened years ago. So, Simon made the best decision that’ll suit them.

It wasn’t until Alex returned back from school that he noticed the lack of Riley’s presence in their small home, making him question Simon.

“She wasn’t a good fit here. I sent her back to the adoption center where a good family will take her in.”

“oh.”

Everyone would expect the day to go by normally, focusing on the Bakery and the holidays approaching that filled up the place, keeping the small family busy with baking and making warm drinks for everyone.

After he day slowed down, both Simon and Y/n focused on cleaning up the counters and the back, distracted by the mess they were cleaning. They didn’t notice Alex’s lack of presence.

It wasn’t until the closing hour hit that Alex returned back to the bakery. He was breathless from the running and the specks of snow clinging to his beanie and coat as he stood inside the bakery with Riley next to him.

Turns out that Alex found the shelter that Simon dropped her off at and was quick to get her back before anyone decided to adopt her. The teen did have a fear of dogs, but Riley’s presence around their home in the last month had become apart of Alex’s daily life.

The kid missed the way Riley would follow him everywhere even when he was trying to avoid the dog. He missed sneaking her treats even when he was told not to.

Alex had actually cried in the bathroom when Simon gave her up.

Riley then became a permanent member of their family. She’d follow Alex around the house and sleep in bed together.

Riley had surprised Simon when she started to listened to Y/n and only him. Even if Simon tried to get her attention, she’d only turn to Y/n for attention.

Let’s just say that Simon grew a little jealous when Y/n secretly taught Riley a few new tricks around the bakery, such as delivering to go bags to their customers that waited at tables, fetching a rag for Y/n whenever his hands were wet or dirty.

Riley even got her own little apron with the bakeries logo and title, being there with Simon each morning when opening the bakery.

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I call this one feral besties 💥

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Elisabeth Sladen and Tom Baker - Doctor Who (1974)

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021-2024)

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Star Wars voice actors with their live-action counterparts

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part 1 of this guy concentrating on things - julien baker - once again this is all for fun pictures are from various sources if you want to claim anything let me know <3