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10 Things To Do In California for an Epic Trip

Did you know that in 2023, a whopping 263 million people visited California? Even if you’re visiting from abroad, California might seem oddly familiar. Its amazing scenery has graced the big screens of movies internationally, encouraging travelers around the world to visit. This Golden State is like no other, spanning nearly 900 miles from the Mexican border in the south all the way up the…

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★ pairing: softdom!chrisbang x virginfem!reader

☆summary: A rich hot older man, a slightly horny young woman, together in a hot summer in his house near the coastal zone. When you meet Chris, your step-aunt's new boyfriend, your world changes completely, and after a night of liquor and cigarettes, there's no going back to satisfy all your fantasies, you don't even care you're inexperienced.

✧ genre - warnings: MDNI 18+, smut, cheating, implied legal age gap, daddy kink, use of petnames, masturbation, corruption kink, fingering, clit play, oral sex, deepthroat, faceriding, cunnilingus, cumplay, chocking, multiple orgasms, unprotected sex, creampies, mention of chris as a smoker.

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a/n: lana del rey literally invented the 4th of july, she’s so iconic, so proud of my CUNTry led by my president miss grant🫡❤️

divider by chachachannah

The bright sunshine, the light sweat pouring from your forehead despite being inside your father's cool car made you feel young again, something in the air was so innocent and sweet that bright summer. Especially when he insisted you spend the summer with his wife's family, as if you were a little girl, you agreed, you had a very tedious and frustrating semester in college that you needed a distraction, plus a huge house with a yard, pool and near the beach didn't sound bad at all. You'd be doing nothing but sunbathing in your bathing suit, relaxing.

You walked onto the grounds of the house, it really was a mansion, the architecture was modern but there were some classic touches that for some reason got you. You were surprised, thinking that your 'aunt' really did get a rich man this time. Your father remarried when you were 17, to a woman 7 years younger than him who couldn't have children, so she always opened you up to her family, treating you sweetly, going to your high school graduation, and supporting you in your college career, so you met your stepmother's family, who had two sisters —she was the middle one— the oldest, Lilian, who had a daughter your age and you became close, however, you lived apart from each other; your stepmother Dahlia, and the youngest, Ruby, who was the prettiest of the three, was young, glamorous and kind; you weren't sure, but you thought she was at least twenty-nine or thirty and, that she got herself a rich boyfriend who kindly offered his summer home to her whole family.

Liv, Lilian's daughter greeted you as soon as you got out of the car, you felt small, like a young girl still close to your parents when you spent more time at college than with them for years. Liv hugged you briefly, making your sunglasses slip off and fall into your eyes, you both moved where the sun didn't hit you directly and greeted each other shyly.

“No shit, I have no idea where Aunt Ruby got her boyfriend from, but a house with a pool in this weather, is a house with a pool, I don't care” Liv spoke.

You let out a chuckle, you watched as Ruby came out of the doorway, and you walked over to greet her, after all somehow Dahlia always went out of her way to make you consider her as family, and she received your brief hug.

“Oh wow, you grew up a lot along with Liv, I haven't seen you since Christmas” she commented to which you smiled.

After that Ruby went over to her sister, you helped by carrying your luggage and walked into the house, it seemed unreal that you were going to be under someone stranger's roof, but at least you wouldn't be alone, Liv could distract you a bit.

“Girl, wait till you meet Ruby's boyfriend, he's kinda hot, not gonna lie” Liv whispered in your ear, helping you with your stuff and guiding you to the room you both would share.

Once inside the room you jokingly said to her, “So it's not about an old sugar daddy she found around?”

Liv pursed her lips and softly denied, “He's handsome, young, rich and has an accent. I think this summer will be fun… want to meet him?”

You nodded amused, curiosity consumed you; you and Liv spent hours talking behind Ruby's back about the strange and extravagant kind of life she led, it was a fun topic of conversation for you, you analyzed every partner she had, since she didn't know how to be alone, and just had girl talk, secreting and gossiping a little.

“Oh, honey, the cherry pie” your father reminded you once he saw you coming down the stairs.

You sighed, remembering that you had baked Ruby your cherry pie which she loved so much, just because, out of a mere act of kindness, and because your dad reminded you how much she was a fan of that dessert of yours and that you should at least give it to her as a thank you for spending the summer at her house, or her boyfriend's, rather.

You took the tart out of the car, Liv waited for you at the entrance of the house and then led you to the kitchen, where a very smiling and happy Ruby received your gift, thanking you and reminding you how delicious it should be. Liv was about to ask about Chris, Ruby's boyfriend and owner of the place, just so you could meet him and analyze him with your own eyes, but Ruby herself stepped forward saying:

“Oh, you haven't met Chris, have you? I think he's outside getting the pool ready better for you girls to swim in. I'll go get him.”

Liv raised her eyebrows and looked at you a little amused, again you felt small, giving funny looks to your cousin-friend; you had been so consumed by college that you had forgotten the simplicity of the little things. Ruby didn't take long, your father and stepmother already met Chris, as apparently he had been dating Ruby for a while and was quite serious, and once again, you lived in your college dorm and institution almost.

And the man appeared, you really didn't expect to see a man like him, with a downwards smile, a bit shy, but his presence was quite strong in the room; he was wearing a white t-shirt loose to his muscular body with the name and logo of a luxury brand, denim jeans up to his knees and sneakers. He looked young, and he was cute, and so attractive to your taste, but you wanted to instantly brush the thoughts away.

“Chris Bang, nice to meet you” he greeted, in a thick voice and a soft accent, just as your cousin had mentioned.

You returned his greeting, introducing yourself, Chris also didn't expect to meet two young and beautiful girls like Ruby's nieces, but you, there was something that caught his attention in you, it was rare, but you radiated innocence plus however your strong and piercing gaze contrasted with the rest of your tender appearance. You couldn't help but darken your gaze, you liked what you saw, he was attractive, he had a unique and clean face that you could watch for hours, the harmony of his face with his sharp, dark, small eyes, combining perfectly with his distinct nose and rosy lips, his slightly pale skin detonating small pink and tan undertones, you realized that never in your little more than twenty years of life had you ever paid so much attention to a man. You didn't understand what it was about him, besides being incredibly attractive, but something drew you to him.

“Thank you for letting us stay at your place…” you said, almost lost in him, you didn't know why you said it, maybe you just wanted to talk to him more.

“Oh, it's nothing, really.”

Chris licked his lips, staring at you, going over in his mind that if it was you the girl who wasn't directly blood related to Ruby.

“Oh, babe, Y/N brought us her cherry pie” Ruby spoke, clinging to her boyfriend's arm.

Liv held back her laughter at her aunt's immature attitude. Chris looked over to the counter.

“Did you bake it?” he asked.

You nodded, “Yeah, Ruby… Ruby really likes it.”

Chris leaned into the counter, leaning on his elbows and with his long fingers lightly played with the edge of the pie plate, you focused on his hands, so manly, big, slender and with visible veins running up his arms; then you returned your gaze to him who said, in a different tone, slower and looking deeply and directly into your eyes,

“I bet it tastes delicious.”

A shiver went down your spine, oh, you were liking it too much. Your cousin raised her eyebrows at his sudden action, instantly recognizing his gentle flirtation.

“Anyway, pool's ready” Chris added, standing up straight.

“Thanks, Chris, we'll go swimming now” Liv mentioned, trying to break the incredible tension or magnetism she suddenly felt between you and her aunt's boyfriend.

Liv grabbed your arm and almost dragged you into your room, pulling you out of your trance, you could only think about who he was and…. how was it that Ruby got him, even though you knew perfectly well that she was beautiful and had a bubbly personality; you thought about his hands, and his subtle comment that made your hair stand on end.

“C'mon babe, let's go swimming,” Liv told you, teasing her aunt for calling Chris 'babe.'

You blinked suddenly…. trying to get it out of your head and reacted, quickly grabbing your suitcase and pulling out your clothes almost in desperation, finding the most revealing swimsuit you packed, a red two-piece bikini; the rest of your swimsuits weren't cute, you were so indisposed with the idea of wearing something hot, since you thought it would just be you and Liv in the pool, so you packed shorts and old t-shirts to get wet and, clearly you were also expecting a middle-aged man not at all attractive to your taste, not a damn man like Chris.

You sighed, thinking you had to go into town to buy better swimsuits. And after you put on your bikini, you perused your makeup, you perfected it more, using your best waterproof mascara, blush, pink gloss, you didn't know what you were doing but you wanted to look good. You almost forgot Liv was there, you didn't give a shit how obvious you acted, primping with effort. Chris had awakened something in you that you hadn't sensed before, it was as if he suddenly gave meaning and fun to your monotonous college life, you suddenly felt like a complete attention whore, wanting his eyes on you all the time.

Your cousin also wore a cute blue plaid print bikini, had two braids done and grabbed her sunglasses, reminding you to take yours, replacing the ones you had when you arrived, with red heart-shaped sunglasses. You sighed as you looked at Liv, she had very nice round breasts, and you thought, how funny and in a way, dirty, the way you two would walk around, being walking temptations to an unknown man.

“Would it be too much to ask Chris to put sunscreen on our backs?” she commented jokingly with a pout and with the bottle of sunscreen in her hand, to which you laughed.

And you both left, grabbing towels, your cell phones, heading towards the backyard at the pool. You took the time to admire the scenery and noticed that a few miles from the large pool was a small pool house. Once again, unable to believe you were in the home of a millionaire and unknown man, about to swim in his pool, it was so unreal, like something that only happened in the movies.

Chris bit his lip as he watched them both, replaying in his mind fuck, over and over again, it was the perfect fantasy, two pretty young twenty-something girls in bikinis at his house, about to enter the pool, getting their young bodies wet. He wasn't being the strongest soldier, and an immensity of dirty thoughts filled him completely. He took one more puff on his cigarette, this time deeper and more intense, trying to keep himself occupied and de-stressed by the incredible desire he had to fuck them both; thinking that it would be a very long and frustrating summer, and that he would end up finishing a pack in minutes if he decided to use nicotine as an escape from his dirty thoughts.

Did he love Ruby? Of course, more than anything in the world, but he was also a man with such an active libido, incredible imagination and great sexual energy. You both noticed him, on the other side of the pool, a little far away, and for some reason you found him more attractive when you saw him smoking. Chris' intention wasn't to see you, he swore, he was just hiding from his girlfriend because she hates his smoking habit. And after meeting you, damn, he really needed a cigarette.

“Hey Chris” Liv greeted him cheerfully waving her hand, to which he responded with a soft smile, raising his eyebrows and his right hand with which he held the cigarette.

She turned to you, “I hate him so much, if he marries Ruby he'll really be my uncle and it'll be gross.”

You smiled apologetically at her sudden comments, but suddenly your mind short circuited, “Marry?”

Liv sat down in one of the chairs, leaning back and relaxing her body, picking up her book ready to rest and read.

“Mmm, honestly I give them two months tops” she added disinterested, “I haven't been aware since I also live in college, but apparently they've been dating since January, I also got a big surprise today when I met him.”

January, you thought, that made them in a six month relationship, pretty long for Ruby. You questioned whether it was really a serious relationship. You pouted and sat on the chair next to her, and convinced yourself that if nothing happened, which was most ideal and the most likely option —plus you were still a virgin— you could at least think about him and have your little summer crush to keep your mind busy.

“Aren't you going to get in the pool?” you asked.

“Mmm yeah, sure, but I want to get some sun.”

You let out an incredulous airy chuckle as Liv was in the shade, not getting any direct sun. And you were about to stand up and swim, but you noticed the sudden and noticeable presence of Chris near you, this time his intentions were clear and not at all innocent, he just wanted to see your semi naked bodies more closely and in detail. He stood in the middle of the two chairs, with his hands in the pockets of his shorts, you watched him, gently lowering your heart shaped sunglasses on the bridge of your nose and raising your eyes.

“Enjoying your summer girls?” he said to which you and Liv nodded a little confused by his sudden closeness, “Do you mind if I join you?”

Liv smiled playfully, closing her book completely, “Of course not” she replied.

But Chris was only looking at you, and you felt it, you had achieved your goal, he couldn't take his eyes off you, off your body in that red bikini and your glossy, full lips. He looked at you expectantly, waiting for an answer from you, which his gaze suddenly made you nervous.

“Sure, join us” was all you could say with your heart pounding.

“I'll be right back” he replied, walking away from you and into his house.

You and Liv looked at each other complicitly, almost feeling like you were about to do something wrong but it felt so right. You didn't understand how you went from somewhat flirtatious and confused, to feeling nervous around him.

“Oh, he's such a fucking whore” Liv added.

She didn't take Chris and Ruby's relationship very seriously, truly. But you were beginning to question so many things, but you couldn't help but want him so badly, you've never been so curious about a man, you wanted him, you needed him.

Minutes later, he appeared, wearing black sport shorts a little loose on his thighs, but tight enough for his member to be suggestively visible and noticeable, again, that was not Chris's intention, he couldn't help but have a nice penis, and that you two had to witness that. In a way you were thankful that you were wearing dark sunglasses and could blatantly see his silhouette, his strong arms and worked chest area over his tight white sleeveless shirt.

You were already in the pool, so Chris joined you, putting on a black cap before getting in and gradually getting in, wetting his body little by little.

“Agh, the water is nice” he added, getting his body completely wet, his marked abs and pecs showing through the thin fabric of the shirt.

Your heart raced again, you couldn't believe Ruby had him every day while you and Liv only had hair loss from the stress of your college. You and Liv stood transfixed watching him, as if it was such an entertaining spectacle. And when he approached, you both snapped out of your trance and pretended to look away, which Chris noticed and smirked, yes he knew he was all handsome and hot, but he was curious to know if you two also considered yourselves that way to such a degree that you dared to flirt with him.

And you began to play mindlessly, ball games, Liv getting on a float, swimming, all with Chris's nerve to watch your wet young bodies, watching the sun beat down on your skins; then you wanted to mimic Liv, getting on a float but found it difficult to get on somehow, to which Chris quickly took advantage, once again leaving Liv surprised.

“Let me help you” he whispered to you, holding your exposed waist to carry you up and onto the float.

Your breathing and heart stopped for a moment, his big hands on your waist felt so good, you couldn't believe he dared to touch you, you didn't want to make it a big deal, you wanted to believe he just did it out of kindness but you were screaming with excitement internally.

A little awkwardly, giving him the view of your ass and thighs, you were able to climb on, shyly whispering thank you. Chris swallowed nervously, your semi-naked skin made him feel good and your ankle accidentally brushed against his member as he lifted you up. He needed another cigarette to forget about you for a few moments, or he definitely had to try you. It wasn't news that, he before Ruby, was quite the gentleman who loved to enjoy the pleasures of sex with different women.

“And don't you have a farm sort of place to spend the winter when it snows?” suddenly blurted out Liv.

“Do you want to spend the winter with me too? Do you like me that much?” he joked.

“Sure, you're the best, Uncle Chris” your cousin replied again in amusement.

He grimaced in disgust, he loved it when girls called him daddy in bed, or just as a form of endearment, when he rarely messed with women relatively much younger to him, but uncle, coming from another young woman who he considered highly attractive, didn't like the idea.

“Uh no, just Chris, please,” and then he turned to you, “And you, you're not directly related to Ruby, are you?”

“She's family, but not by blood” replied Liv innocently, but Chris was a little annoyed, as he wanted to hear you talk , so he still didn't take his expectant gaze off you.

“My father married Ruby's sister” you replied, almost just to humor him and get him to take off that expression of waiting to hear you speak because it was making you nervous.

“I know” he whispered.

And before long you knew a little more about him, that he is an architect with his own company, his parents are two of the top lawyers, that he knows three languages and has a passion for technology like computers or things like that and, the question that gnawed at them both and Liv asked, how did he meet Ruby, as he seemed quite busy and an extremely wealthy and decent man, but just at the mention of her, she appeared. She had taken a nap and suddenly wondered where her boyfriend was, to which her surprise, he was friendly talking to her two young nieces inside the pool, while they were wearing a bikini, she couldn't help but feel a little jealous, but decided to put it aside, and wanted to be a cool aunt:

“Let's give the girls some drinks, they're old enough.”

Chris thought how old enough, looking appreciatively at your body on the float, wearing your red bikini and your heart-shaped glasses of the same color. How old enough were you, that you could handle being with him? He wanted to know more about you and questioned himself why he had never met you before, although his answer was obvious to him, usually Chris didn't look for young and college girls, it was very strange the occasion when he decided to sleep with them and spoil them —as it is one of his techniques— he still considered them so young and naive, even a little bit kooky and spoiled… but you, he bit his lip again, thinking that he could very well be your daddy, and that he would love to spoil you and spank your young ass. He loved being dominant but it was very strange the situation where his mind formulated these ideas of wanting to take care of a naive woman and give her everything, being slightly careful, and you had exactly aroused those thoughts in him.

Ruby also got into the pool, showing off her impressive figure, leaving Chris a little shocked, but he couldn't stop thinking about you. You looked away, unwilling to see them together.

[…]

For the rest of the evening you caught up on Liv's life, as she recounted her sexual encounters, her love life status, her college environment until it was time for dinner.

You couldn't help but think that it didn't matter if you flirted, if anything happened, you wouldn't know what to do and probably wouldn't satisfy him, you were inexperienced and a virgin, which you never made a big deal about it, but for some reason you thought about so many sexual things lately since he awakened your desire.

Dinner was normal and a little strange, eating all together, your last family dinner was maybe on your birthday. And Chris realized that your father and he were the only men, so he thought at one point to invite one of his closest friends, plus he needed him, the tension between you and Chris was growing, or at least his desire for you.

The next morning you went downstairs for breakfast, not even hungry, but you just wanted to see Chris, but he wasn't there since he was supposedly still working and you didn't see him until the afternoon. You took the opportunity to update your swimsuits and take a walk to the beach with Liv. Chris was also confused not to find you at his house, until he saw you arrive with shopping bags.

That evening he convinced his close friend Minho to stay with him too for the summer as Chris had to confess to him the reason and Minho saw with his own eyes and understood why.

Once again you wanted Chris' attention and you had no choice but to go out dressed up all the time, feeling cute, since you kind of sucked at flirting. And you got the pleasant surprise of finding another handsome man next to him.

Chris introduced Minho to you and Liv, and your mind flew with the crazy idea of a man for each other, that maybe so at least Liv would stop thinking about Chris a little bit, because honestly you wanted him for yourself only, when he was already taken, and wasn't yours in the first place. But you weren't the only one with that crazy thought, Liv was so happy that Chris got her own handsome older man to have fun with in the summer.

Minho was also so handsome, he had a muscular body too but his features were softer to Chris'. He also looked intimidating.

The next day was odder, Liv and Minho disappeared, leaving you in disbelief with the ease of things that circumstances work, when both are single, or at least you wanted to believe that Minho was single, or honestly you could care less, at least Liv didn't know his life that much, let alone if he was in a relationship with someone so the guilt didn't exist in her body; but in yours it did, Chris was Ruby's and you couldn't even hate her, your stepmother's whole family was so sweet to you, Dahlia thought you were a real daughter to her because she could never conceive and was afraid to adopt.

You were bored without Liv, you sent her messages but she didn't answer, she must be having a great day in Minho's arms, but lucky her, you thought between sighs; so bored you started to explore the house a bit until you reached a long hallway, at the end of it you saw that there was a family photograph which caught your attention, there were not so many memories of family photos of Chris so it caught your attention and you approached it, next to it there was a large room, which had the door open and you stopped in your tracks when you realized that it was Chris' office, and that he was sitting behind his desk, who quickly heard your footsteps and turned to see you.

You didn't know what to do and smiled nervously at him and he amusedly thought that all ways always led you to him. Chris quickly stood up from his chair, put his pencil aside as he was working on a project and walked dangerously close to you.

“You were looking for me?”

His flirtatious tone and the way he gently raised his eyebrow gave you chills again.

You denied, but you didn't want to get away from him.

“But I found you” you replied.

He invited you in with his gaze, closing the door once you entered, you looked around the place and Chris looked boldly at you. Your young, bare legs with your tiny skirt and your slightly carefree look as you were comfortable in his home.

Chris without thinking, went to his desk and out of habit took a cigarette, he couldn't help it, he was a recurrent smoker, not an addict, but he liked to smoke one or two cigarettes a day, or two cigarettes one day and then quit for several days without a problem, but just now he couldn't think about anything but enjoying your company, your presence and aroma combined with a little of his nicotine.

You thought that even though he smoked and you didn't like the smell, on him, he looked good and you liked him, you liked him so much that you forgot your little inconveniences and thought he didn't smell of cigarettes, he had a strong scent of a manly perfume that you found highly pleasing.

Chris put his cig between his lips and you saw him take another one, thinking he was going to offer you one but you noticed he took a pen and with his big hands, which drove you crazy and you had recurring thoughts of his fingers in your mouth, you saw he wrote a series of numbers on the cigarette; he took a lighter and lit his cigarette quickly, taking his first puff, sucking air between his teeth and then holding the cigarette delicately between his two fingers, then passing you the cigarette with the written numbers and saying to you:

“Do you want it?”

You took it, only to see the numbers on what you quickly noticed was a phone number and before he took the lighter once more you said, “I don't smoke.”

“Well, that's my phone number, since apparently it looks a little bad for us to be together and we need to be more discreet.”

Your mind stopped processing what he said, he inhaled again from the cigarette, exhaling all the smoke, losing it in the bright sunlight coming through the windows, he looked so fucking hot your legs were almost starting to shake, he walked over to you and put his free hand on your waist.

“Let's have fun this summer, I know you want me and I can't get you out of my fucking head” he spoke and you felt it unreal, for a moment you stopped thinking about everyone, it was just Chris and you, fuck the rest, “Relax a little with me, I don't bite unless you ask me to” he whispered, leaning into your ear, noticing your tense body.

He pulled away, stubbing out his cigarette in his ashtray and sitting back in his chair.

“Come here” he ordered patting his thigh.

He was wearing a white button up shirt and black formal cloth pants, you were so wet at his appearance, you were wet knowing he was older than you and dressed elegantly, you were wet at the way he asked you to sit on his lap.

Chris couldn't take it anymore, from the first night he met you, after seeing you so provocative in your bikini, he masturbated thinking about you, pulling and stroking his cock hard, filling his mind with scenarios where you were all needy, wet, making a mess and begging for him, until he cummed. He couldn't even fuck his girlfriend, his cock only reacted to you apparently. He needed you, all day he thought about how his friend did get to fuck the other girl with no problem while he was stuck there, but not anymore as you happily sat on his lap, feeling so happy, feeling the friction of fabric of his pants on your thighs as you moved to get comfortable, causing him tenderness at your reaction.

“Mmm, I guess you want it too by obey me, don't you babygirl?” he murmured, caressing your thighs and making you shiver.

Your mind spun like crazy, wanting what what, you didn't know but yes, you needed him like you had never needed anyone, your mind was lost in his closeness and that it's finally happening. You really tried to be strong too, but you lost it. He was caressing you, bringing his hands up tentatively so high almost in your intimate zone.

“Yes…” you answered in a whisper.

“Then just kiss me, babygirl, I'm dying to taste your lips since the first moment I saw you.”

You turned your face and met the closeness of his, without thinking too much, you joined your lips with his, feeling his slight cigarette taste together with a soft and fresh sensation, your hand shyly rested from his shoulder, your inside was burning, you felt as if fireworks were detaching inside you. At first it was sweet and gentle, but then he changed his pace to something slower but desperate and lustful, opening your mouth and feeling his expert tongue caress your cavity, leaving you breathless but addicted to the feel of each other.

Chris found his way to your pussy, opening your legs slightly and without wasting time, he pushed the fabric of your panties aside, playing with your clit, making you gasp and take a moment away from his lips. You were now focused on his fingertips caressing you.

Chris licked his lips, leering at you and admiring the slight trembling of your body from pleasure. By this point, he too was already so hard with an erection protruding from his pants.

“You're so wet and needy, let me take care of you” he moaned.

You were almost about to cum with his caresses on your clit, his movements on it, his light pinching and pressure towards it, turning you on so much, but his fingers went down your wet folds, in search of your entrance and, you realized what he would do, it still surprised and hurt a little to feel two of his fingers inside you. You moaned louder at the sensation of his digits sliding into your virgin hole, as did Chris who let out a groan, unable to believe you were so tight, even being in that position, sitting on his lap, there was no reason for your insides to squeeze his fingers so tight, he had never felt a pussy like that before, like yours, he love every second of it, he was obsessed.

“Fuck” blubbered Chris, “You like that, don't you, little doll?”

You whimpered high pitched in response, his fingers began to penetrate you and his thumb went back to caressing your clit and labia, making you feel like you had never felt before. You were so hot, you wanted to strip off all your clothes and feel something bigger fill your pussy, you were a mess, moaning and shivering at his hand on your cunt.

“Tell daddy how much you like it, babygirl, call me daddy when I'm touching so good your pussy” he gasped.

“Yes, daddy I love it, please don't stop” you whimpered in a squeak, feeling your orgasm so close as your heart pounded intensely.

Your first orgasm caused by a man. Daddy, daddy, daddy, you thought it fit him so well, he was older than you, and you could tell he liked to be in control. He could command you whatever he wanted, he could be in charge, your panties got wetter as you fantasized about how dominant he was. He was so hard, analyzing every part of you and enjoying your body fading for him.

You were about to cum, your pussy moistening Chris's fingers more and more, your thighs quivering and the feeling of clenching in your stomach, you were so close… but the sound of heels down the hall and door handle turning startled you too much, Chris removed his fingers from you abruptly, hurting you a little but you stood up instantly, adjusting your skirt and resting your hands on his desk, turning your back to the door. Chris picked up a book that was on his desk, opened it and held it with his hand whose fingers were touching you earlier, over his cock, at an angle where you couldn't see his erection and the small wet spot you left on his pants.

“Hey” you heard and turned your body, hiding the cigarette and found Ruby all smiles but then grimaced, “Fuck, Chris, did you smoke here? Anyways, Liv and Minho arrived with the shoppings, should I start the… grill?”

You and Chris simultaneously looked at each other, looking scared and guilty.

“No, it's okay baby, I'll go downstairs in a minute.”

“Oh, you found each other, didn't you” Ruby added, leaving you confused, “Y/n it's a little artist too, she draws and paints well” she confirmed, referencing that Chris was doing a sketch.

He didn't know that and wanted to know more about you. But fate was not in your favor this time.

“Are you okay, honey, you're sweating and look a little red?” said Ruby worriedly.

You were so wet and hot, your fluids bothered you, but you had to pretend to be okay, so much so that you went outside pretending nothing was wrong, watching the stupid grill burn, almost as much as your insides, you kept fantasizing if Ruby hadn't interrupted you what would have happened, maybe you would have tasted and had another piece of meat in your mouth before the one Minho was cooking.

You watched him, who stood next to Minho, looking manly grilling the meat. Chris had changed his clothes, now wearing jeans and a black sleeveless shirt. You felt a little jealous that you didn't even want to ask Liv if anything happened with Minho, you wanted your own moment with Chris no matter what. Chris noticed your look and in a whisper said to his friend:

“I kissed her and touched her.”

“Woah, good for you dude, what did I tell you about college girls? They are all trouble makers but they know how to take care of you very well” Minho encouraged him smilingly, giving him a friendly pat.

“But we were interrupted and now I feel guilty, I don't think I should have done it…”

You took your phone and amidst impatience, texted him, just telling him Hey and watched as he immediately pulled his phone out of his pocket, seeing the message but ignored it.

“My sexual fantasy is a threesome with Minho and Chris, imagine their two cocks pleasuring you. I'm kinda horny right now” Liv spoke as if nothing, seeing herself on her cell phone camera, snapping you out of your trance.

So were you. In fact she was talking but you weren't paying attention, you weren't that greedy, Chris's cock was really enough for you.

[…]

It was late at night, everyone was sleeping, but you noticed the pool house light on through the window, you didn't know what it was about, but you were thankful that you were a little lazy to remove your makeup and quietly put your clothes back on, taking off your pajamas, with the slightest hope that, maybe it was Chris being alone, or in the worst case, him with his girlfriend.

You texted him but he didn't respond and you were impatient so you carefully went downstairs quietly and managed to get outside, walking up to the property and slowly entered the house, which was literally another house, just a little smaller. And you found Chris with his back turned sitting in the chairs leaning against the kitchen counter.

He turned to see who it was and smiled broadly at the sight of you. You also noticed that he was drinking and smoking, or at least you saw a couple of cigarettes in the ashtray and apparently he was alone. You approached him, so excited with adrenaline at its peak to see that he could be all by himself. He smiled at you, so wide that he narrowed his eyes, he wasn't expecting you but he was just thinking about you, he couldn't sleep, you drove him crazy, when he saw you, it seemed almost like a dream since he was starting to get a little drunk.

You sat down on the chair next to him and noticed his almost empty glass of hard liquor.

“What are you doing here?” you whispered to him.

“I'm just… drinking a little” he replied, his tone of voice low and almost slurring his words.

“By yourself?”

“Minho just left, wanna join me?”

You shook your head softly, you really didn't want to drink, you wanted to kiss him passionately, and more so knowing you were alone. But Chris went there because he couldn't sleep and he kept thinking about it in that he felt a little guilty but at the same time he wanted to do so many things to you, you looked innocent, you were young and his deepest desire was to corrupt you so badly.

You decided to get bold and just blurted out:

“Why don't we continue what we were doing… I didn't get to cum.”

Chris let out a chuckle in disbelief at your comment and analyzed you, from your face with your makeup intact, to your thighs uncovered by your skirt with very easy access to him.

“Who would have thought, you look so innocent… but you are quite the dirty little whore. You want me to make you cum, huh?”

His comment made your skin bristle and gave you shivers, both for your body, and for your pussy, causing it to twinge with arousal in your sensitive core. Everything about him turned you on so much.

“Yes…”

“And what will you do for me?” he asked so quickly as soon as you answered, looking at you defiantly.

You stood there thinking for a few seconds, "You want… me to make you cum too?" you spoke uncertainly.

“I wanna see it” he challenged you, “I like you a lot” he confessed, getting carried away with the moment and the alcohol doing its thing.

You smiled, stood up from the chair and moved closer to him, Chris turned his body and let position yours between his legs, you wrapped your arms around his neck, he grabbed your waist and you, close to his lips, reciprocated his confession.

“I like you a lot too, Chris.”

He smiled, coming back to all his senses, leaving the effect of the alcohol aside, so awake and ready for you, he raised his eyebrows, wanting to correct you, lowering his hands to your ass, you understood immediately.

“I like you, daddy” you repeated.

“That's my good girl.”

You felt your body burn on fire, that had sounded so good to you, more so coming from his voice and him. You moved in with a smile to kiss him, savoring the taste of the liquor on his full lips, spending long minutes of him running down your body and both of you completely lost in each other's lips, feeling his tongue and nose collide on your face, kissing was such an intimate act, something you loved to do with Chris, whose erection in his pants grew sky high, his throbbing cock ready to be used.

Chris couldn't take it anymore, he wanted your pretty mouth around his cock, he wanted to fuck your throat until he made you cry. As he pulled away he admired your heaving breathing and swollen lips, he thought this was just the beginning of more to come.

“Fuck” he whispered with a little pain from his erection stuck in his jeans.

You watched him, for a few seconds somewhat transfixed and realized he was just as turned on as you were, you stared at the bulge in his pants, not wanting to wait any longer to get his cock out at once, but he went ahead to say.

“C'mon babygirl, feel how hard daddy is for you, and make me feel good, be a good girl.”

You got so excited, as if you had won a prize and lowered your arms off his shoulders so you could feel his hard member between the also tough denim of his jeans. You bit your lip and unbuttoned his pants. Chris gasped, breathing raggedly knowing you were about to attend to his cock. You finally released it, wanting to experience everything with it and getting the big surprise of how nice and big it looked, just as veiny as his arms. You took it, completely forgetting that you were a poor college virgin girl and, that he would most likely end up fucking you and you couldn't agree more, you could remember that your virginity was taken by a man who knows what he's doing, millionaire, incredibly handsome with a colossal cock to die for.

You stroked his glans with your thumb and spread his precum over his length, it was your first time feeling a penis in your hand, for the moment, at least Chris's, it felt so good, its texture was smooth but his muscle was so tight and rigid. Chris for his part, gasped enjoying the feel of your hands on his cock and watched you look so impressed, almost as if you were studying every part of his anatomy, making you look a little more innocent but daring.

You acted with common sense, and began to slide your hands up and down his member, stroking his length from top to bottom, making him feel great. Chris bit his lip and inhaled air between his teeth, so excited he could cum right then and there. He didn't know exactly how to ask you, but he really wanted your mouth on his cock.

“Babygirl, use your mouth please, please” Chris babbled, caressing your face, admiring it before it was ruined by his cock in your mouth and the constant motion.

Your pussy throbbed harder at the thought of sucking him off and you dropped to your knees, unconsciously sighing nervously, making Chris feel the warm air of your sigh, now giving him shivers of pure arousal.

You looked into his eyes before bringing his cock closer to your mouth, to which he looked at you approvingly, subtly shaking his head encouraging you to do so.

You stuck out your tongue and licked his entire length, losing more and more strength, you were so aroused, trembling and twitching with your hot body, until he said,

“Open your mouth wide, baby doll.”

He helped you a little, guiding his cock into your mouth, finally slowly pushing it in, doing your best to make him enjoy it, which you felt a knot in your stomach of nervousness and excitement as Chris moaned loudly, letting you know you were getting off to a good start. He fisted your hair, completely ready to be satisfied.

You sucked his cock, sucking your cheeks and giving your best effort to get as much of his length as you could deep inside your cavity. Chris moaned again incredibly enjoying the also tightness of your mouth and softness of the inside of your cheeks. He watched you the whole time, your lips wrapped around his cock, the tender expression of concentration and struggle on your face, he could cum just from the image of you taking his length.

You started to move, his whole member didn't fit in your cavity, but you did your best, your eyes were starting to bother you a little, you were starting to form little tears, your nose got slick and your jaw hurt a little, but it was worth it, it was so worth it, Chris's moans were so hot to you that you never wanted to stop. You began to move your mouth, taking as much as you could, making Chris lose his sanity little by little, he helped you, pulling on your hair gently and pushing your head to move up and down exquisitely. Your movements were imperfect but from your little details Chris became more aroused and fantasized about your innocence again.

Your saliva combined with his precum began to slip from your lips and you took a breath, pulling his cock out of your mouth, Chris took advantage and quickly stood up from his chair, you looked with confusion at his action and he lifted your chin with his fingers, making you stare into his eyes.

“You're doing great, good girl, but let daddy fuck your throat, are you okay with that?”

Your eyes sparkled brighter despite the little tears you shed, you were scared but nodded so excited. “Yes, daddy” you said.

Chris took his cock almost by its base and opened his mouth slightly indicating you to do the same, causing you tenderness, and you did, his cock and your mouth meeting again, inserting it little by little, until you felt his skin tickle your uvula, your body shuddered, you closed your eyes tightly, he was huge, but you tried to hold back with all your might your gag reflex, Chris shifted his hips and finally you felt his cock sliding down your throat, taking him pure to heaven, you thought of everything, of Chris swimming next to you, of you sitting on his lap, trying to forget the slight discomfort and tingling that his penis was causing in your throat. Chris gasped loudly, and began to move gently, ramming into you, completely filled with sexual pleasure at the feel of his cock inside another strategic spot of yours.

You looked up at him, your watery eyes begging for mercy, your body was weak and your stomach sensitive; you cried harder, drooling non-stop, dripping his testicles and even the floor; unable to breathe or speak, just his balls rubbing against your face, his pubic area bumping against your nose and his cock stretching your throat, with his glans rubbing against your esophagus. You were doing so well, for your first time, and Chris was so happy to remind you of it, moaning senselessly completely lost amidst the pleasure, babbling swear words and whimpering, “You feel so good, babygirl, I'm gonna cum in your throat sweetie.”

But you felt so good, in desperation and helpless, with nothing to do but obey him and make him feel good, your pussy throbbed harder and harder, with the same intensity of an orgasm but you weren't sure if you were about to cum.

You felt Chris's body tremble, a loud gasp escaped his lips and you felt the shot of his hot cum inside your pharynx, he was having a wonderful orgasm like he had never had before, even making him shudder and lose his sanity and consciousness; Chris gently tugged at your hair, gently pulling his cock out of you so as not to hurt you, while he kept collapsing in his orgasm, cumming still on your tongue inside your mouth, spilling a few drops around your mouth.

“Good girl, swallow everything, there you go, good princess” he spoke softly caressing your face, watching you swallow hard and with heavy breathing “C'mon up here. Look at you, your face is a mess, my pretty baby. So fucked up for daddy's cock.”

He smirked at the sight of your face stained red, your cheeks shiny from your tears and your lips dirty and swollen from him.

You stood up and Chris wiped your chin stained in his cum with his thumb and then slipped it into your mouth, which you sucked it hard.

“Let's go to the room” he spoke excitedly, arranging his cock in his underwear and pants to take you by your wrist and lead you to the room.

You were surprised that it could practically be a small apartment with all the amenities with no problem and once you entered his room, he kissed you wildly again, tasting his own cum, feeling the wetness of your lips, and began to undress you, yanking off your skirt, parting from you to remove your top and bra and leaving the best part of taking off your panties at the end.

Chris bit his lip as he slid your panties off, bending down and placing soft kisses on your lower belly all the way down to your mons pubis.

“Fuck, you're beautiful, babydoll.”

He kissed your skin, to then put his warm tongue in and sticking his lips tightly to finally suck, leaving a mark on you and making you gasp softly, he looked up, searching your gaze, leering at you playfully, he couldn't believe he finally had you all to himself. Chris stood back up and quickly began to undress as well, leaving you dumbfounded at how incredibly attractive he looked as he lifted his strong arms to remove his shirt, unbuttoning his pants and nimbly removing his them along his underwear, as you finally stood naked in front of each other, with his prominent and slightly intimidating cock exposed, it dawned on you that, it was tonight the night you would lose your virginity.

He leaned close to your ear, whispering hotly, “I want your pretty pussy in my face, sit on daddy's face princess, please.”

You shivered and watched as Chris lay back on the bed, you quickly followed him, biting your lip unsure how you would do it, but completely sure what it was all about. You climbed onto the bed and positioned your pussy in his mouth, embarrassed to let yourself fall into it, but you did, giving a little jump of shock as you felt his tongue on your vulva, Chris took hold of your thighs, to lift you up and guide your pussy to his liking and disposal. You felt his fleshy lips kiss the full length of your folds and his big nose squeezing your vulva hard each time he gently shifted positions in your pussy, making the sensation a hundred times better. Chris licked and sucked intensely and thoroughly on your clit, making your thighs quiver in desperation and pleasure, you were so close but for some reason the sensation of your near orgasm was dragging on longer and longer, building up in intensity; Chris slid his tongue, licking your labia and reaching your entrance, sucking making a soft, sonorous slurping sound of your soaking wet pussy. You were on cloud nine, completely out of thoughts, your vision blurred and enjoying your first oral sex, with an older man who was an expert at every single thing he did, you couldn't have asked for anything better.

Chris lifted you up a little and said:

“Ride me, babygirl, fuck my tongue, move over, fuck.”

Then inserted his tongue inside you, making you gasp loudly, even his tongue was reaching a sweet spot in you that made you lose your mind again. You began to move, back and forth, enjoying the sensation of him; you threw your head back with your eyes rolling, Chris caressed your breasts with one hand, pinching your nipples, then bringing that hand quickly to his cock, as it was twitching, and ached a little, Chris stroked his cock and cum intensely in his abs. Sliding scattered drops down his length. Boy had he loved eating you and the delicious taste of your young fluids.

Finally, you came to your orgasm too, so intensely that you felt sorry for yourself at the thought that maybe you had made a mess on Chris. But he was so happy, tasting every drop of you. Awkwardly, you went down on top of him, and dropped your exhausted body on the bed, with the slightest idea that maybe it still left him wanting to fuck you… still you reminded him:

“That was great, daddy, th-thank you.”

Your chest heaved up and down, your world was a blur, the sensations were so new and good to you that your delicate body was exhausted.

“Oh, my pretty baby,” Chris said tenderly.

He sat up, wiping his mouth and chin, parting your legs and positioning his face dangerously in front of your pussy. A mischievous grin formed on his face.

“I'm gonna fuck your pretty pussy, baby, daddy's not done with you yet.”

Chris went back to stroking your clit with his fingertips, getting you wet in seconds. He watched you, panting and a mess for quite a while but Chris wouldn't stop until he felt your guts. An electric shiver ran down your spine, Chris stopped stroking your clit, spit on your vulva, positioned himself and took his erection, rubbing and stroking in your folds his hard length in your puffy, well lubricated pussy, making you more needy until at last, you felt his tip slide into your orifice, stretching every muscle at your entrance, gradually filling your insides, causing Chris to whimper halfheartedly at the sensation of your core deliciously smothering his cock. You gasped in pain and pleasure until you felt his glans tingle deep inside you in your cervix, Chris finally popped your cherry that night. You were a woman now, at least in a context of traditional and conservative phrases, wishing you were his woman every day.

You were a little sore, but so excited, you still asked him, “Da-dddy, can you move slow, please?”

He smiled tenderly at you, “Whatever my babydoll asks.”

His cock was buried in your core and Chris began to gently ram your pussy, kissing you slowly on the lips and moving his caresses down to your neck, it felt so good and when you finally felt you had gotten used to and adjusted to his size, you shyly asked him:

“F-faster daddy, please” you stammered.

Chris smiled sideways and started ramming you deeper and faster, sliding carelessly into your walls, making you gasp in pain but it felt so good, his cock filling every inch of you, you couldn't help but feel haunted by the sensation. Your thighs squeezed his body and your body began to move uncontrollably, your breasts jiggled roughly at each thrust and your insides burned with desire and for his big new visitor. His body collided with yours non-stop, you were breathless, aching and about to cum intensely.

Chris was babbling and moaning things you couldn't understand, he was so close to cumming in you, completely fixated on your insides squeezing his cock. You arched your back, contracting your body, ready to release in your second orgasm.

“Cum for me, fuck, cum on daddy's cock. You like that huh? You like to be fucked hard?”

“Fuuuck, daddy yesss” you squealed, cumming and wetting his cock.

You fell down in surrender, Chris rammed you a couple of times, deeper to climax in you, with the sensation of his cum shot hitting your cervix. Chris pulled out of you, admiring the dirty artistry of your little hole quivering and spurting his bright white cum. Getting him hard in seconds again. Satisfying him so much by leaving you so weak.

“And I'm not done yet, princess.”

You blinked suddenly and Chris grabbed your arm, making you turn around, he opened your folds, exposing your newly destroyed hole, still wet in each other's cum and, he pushed his cock back into you, making you whimper, you were barely recovering when you felt the firmness of his huge cock again in your walls, this time he went in fast, his whole cock, ramming into your pussy, hitting your ass because you didn't even have time to settle, you were lying down, face down, panting and somehow, extremely aroused again.

Chris pounded you hard again, so brutal and primal releasing every frustration of his in your weak body, ramming you hard, making your ass vibrate every time his pelvis and balls collapsed into you. He moved in on you, his arm headlocking you, tightening his grip harder and harder, cutting off your breath slowly without stopping thrusting hard into you.

“You like that, don't you sweet baby? Fuck! You feel so good.”

You couldn't even answer him, besides the fact that he was slowly suffocating you, you couldn't think clearly, you only heard his gasps, yours and the sound of your bodies colliding at such a frantic act. You were so close, just as he was, your breathing was completely cut off, you heard his panting close to your ear, this time you trembled more intensely, and your vision blurred more, begging for air, but in desperation, you cum intensely, almost making yourself cry. Chris softened his grip, letting you catch your breath and cum in you again, spurting out quickly and ejaculating a few loads in your ass.

You couldn't take it anymore. You even forgot your name. You could only remember Chris, who pushed your hair aside and kissed your back.

“That was amazing, beautiful. We're going to have a really fun summer.”

He couldn't help but think of all the ways he wanted to fuck you, treating you like a doll, showering you with pampering afterwards, but damn it, he had to break up with his girlfriend.

You were trying to come back to your senses, but you were so tired and could only think that, somehow, you loved him, and didn't know exactly why.

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Ava Gardner (The Killers, The Barefoot Contessa)— She's so goddamn hot. Her and Frank Sinatra could've sandwiched me and I would've thanked them for the privilege

Anna May Wong (The Thief of Bagdad, Shanghai Express)—Wong was the first Chinese American movie star, arguably the first Asian woman to make it big in American films. Though the racism of the time often forced her into stereotypical roles, awarded Asian leading roles to white actors in yellowface, and prohibited on-screen romance between actors of different races, she delivered powerful and memorable performances. When Hollywood bigotry got to be too much, she made movies in Europe. Wong was intellectually curious, a fashion icon, and a strong advocate for authentic Asian representation in cinema. And, notably for the purposes of this tournament, absolutely gorgeous.

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Ava Gardner:

Ava Gardner is one of my favorite actresses of all time. Although a lot of her roles in movies are about her being beautiful and nothing else, there are some films where her acting truly shines.

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HER FACE. LOOK AT IT. Also was a life long supporter of civil rights and a member of the NAACP, had lots of fun love affairs with other stars, bullfighters, married several times but was also happy in between to just have lovers and was unapologetically herself.

I literally gasp every time I see her.

Between 1942 and 1964, Ava Gardner was credited in no less 50 films, and is still considered by some to be the most beautiful actresses that ever graced the silver screen. Despite life-long insecurities regarding her talent as an actress, she weathered public scandal, industry hostility, and outright condemnation by the Catholic Church with fearless grace. She would later in life talk candidly about the reality and pain of living through two (studio approved!!) abortions during her short marriage to Frank Sinatra, and while the two of them could not make their relationship work, they remained in each other’s lives for nearly 30 years. She would forever describe herself as a small-town girl who just got lucky, but always felt like a beautiful outsider.

Really genuinely one of the most beautiful human beings I have ever seen. An autodidact. Had amazing chemistry with Gregory Peck to the point where I do think about watching On The Beach again sometimes because they're so good together even though that movie did destroy me. Was a great femme fatale in many movies.

Anna May Wong propaganda:

"She so so gorgeous!! Due to Hollywood racism she was pretty limited in the roles she got to play but even despite that she’s so captivating and deserves to be known as a leading lady in her own right!! When she’s on screen in Shanghai Express I can’t look away, which is saying something because Marlene Dietrich is also in that film."

"SHE IS ON THE BACK OF QUARTERS also she was very smart and able to speak multiple languages and is a fashion icon on top of the acting/singing"

"Paved the way for Asian American actresses AND TOTAL HOTTIE!!! She broke boundaries and made it her mission to smash stereotypes of Asian women in western film (at the time, they were either protrayed them as delicate and demure or scheming and evil). In 1951, she made history with her television show The Gallery of Madame Liu-Tsong, the first-ever U.S. television show starring an Asian-American series lead (paraphrased from Wikipedia). Also, never married and rumor has it that she had an affair with Marlene Dietrich. We love a Controversial Queen!"

"She's got that Silent Era smoulder™ that I think transcends the very stereotypical roles in which she was typically cast. Also looks very hot smouldering opposite Marlene Dietrich in "Shanghai Express"; there's kiss energy there."

"Hot as hell and chronically overlooked in her time, she's truly phenomenal and absolutely stunning"

"A story of stardom unavoidably marred by Hollywood racism; Wong's early-career hype was significantly derailed by the higher-up's reluctance to have an Asian lead, and things only got worse when the Hayes code came down and she suddenly *couldn't* be shown kissing a white man--even if that white man was in yellowface. After being shoved into the Dragon Lady role one too many times, she took her career to other continents for many years. Still, she came back to America eventually, being more selective in her roles, speaking out against Asian stereotypes, and in the midst of all of this finding the time to be awarded both the title of "World's Best Dressed Woman" by Mayfair Mannequin Society of New York and an honorary doctorate by Peking University."

"Incredible beauty, incredible actress, incredible story."

"-flapper fashion ICON. look up her fits please <3 -rumors of lesbianism due to her Close Friendships with marlene dietrich & cecil cunningham, among others -leveraged her star power to criticize the racist depictions of Chinese and Asian characters in Hollywood, as well as raise money and popular support for China & Chinese refugees in the 1930s and 40s. -face card REFUSED to decline"

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I am back in my arthur leclerc x reader and found out o read everytjinf. Can you maybe do a SMAU one where he is building up to propose and finaly does it.

She said yes

Arthur leclerc x fem! reader

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@.arthurleclerc: It is a win. Great race before the summer break. Lets refresh and come back stronger.

ClementNovalak: Congrats. Have a nice summer

Arthurleclerc : toi aussie

Youruser: beach here we come

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Arthurleclerc: toi aussie passe de bonnes vacances Charles....

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User782: why the wink charles

User891: because it is his look

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@.Youruser: Why is packing so hard. I don't know what I want to wear over three days...

Yourbff: girll where did you bought that bikini??? It is so perfect

Yourusernam: i bought it at fakestorename it is in the sale now. I will send you a link

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Youruser: I gues i walk around naked

Arthurleclerc: I wouldn't mind

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Charlesleclerc: ARTHURR

Arthurleclerc: qui

Charlesleclerc: 😑🤨

Youruser: I dont know what you want to say Charles, but those emotions probably dont say it.

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Arthurleclerc: We finaly made it to the Airport. Thank Nice trafic for being soooo great

User91: So pretty

User791: I live in nice and always have the same problems. What are all these people doing at 7 in the morning

User91: same as what you are doing at 7 in the morning

User891: the are so cute together

User456: If you look close, you can see me jump of a cliff

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Youruser: 10 hour flight here we come

Arthurleclerc: it will be over before you know

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Youruser: When he suprises you with a date on the firt night in paradice🩷🌅

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Alexandramleux: ditch him and become my wife

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Arthurleclerc: Sorry, i had to grab something

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Youruser: never thought i would be jealous of a horse

Lorenzoleclerc: did he tell you that the last time we went riding he fell?

Youruser: NO HE DIDN'T

Arthurleclerc: really you had to say it. From Charles i expect. But you

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Arthurleclerc: I only have eyes for you🩷 the horse just wanted a quick little kiss.

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Youruser: no, just trouble with a horse

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Arthurleclerc: just a normal boat trip with the love of my life⛵️⛵️

Charlesleclerc: you better not drop it

Arthur: CHARLESS NOT PUBLC

Charlesleclerc: oh shit

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Arthurleclerc: SHE SAID YESSS

Youruser: cal me mrs leclerc

Arthurleclerc: I love you and i cant waite to spend the rest of my life with you

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Arthurleclerc: not posible

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Arthurleclerc: I am not little anymore. I am taller then charles

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Dennishauger: thank you. It will be great

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Arthurleclerc: Merci cle

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Youruser: SISTERS IN LAW

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Uswr891: Omg a proposal.

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Youruser: i started crying again

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Youruser: I SAID YES

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[chimindity]

No swimming

summary | john b doesn't allow his sister to go swimming because of the hot weather. request by @/anon

pairing | john b & sister!reader

warning | a bit of yelling?

a/n | john b icon by @tinylilacbun ; i apologize for the wait once again!

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you've been pleading with your older brother to let you swim, but he still shakes his head, refusing to even glance your way as he forbids you from walking to the shore. “john b said no. why don't you take a nap with your brother instead?” he suggests, trying to distract you from your desire to swim.

your bottom lip protrudes as you shrug your shoulders. “noo,” you mumble, observing sarah as she offers you a piece of apple. you shake your head again, your sulky demeanor becoming increasingly evident. you catch john b sighing in annoyance for the ninth time since you all arrived at the beach.

john b chooses to lie down on his beach towel, opting to ignore you, believing you'll calm down soon enough. meanwhile, sarah is too caught up with the pogues to keep an eye on you. as you stumble toward the shore, just before your feet can touch the water, a loud voice from behind you catches you off guard, making you spin around.

you see jj sprinting toward you, his face twisted in anger as he lifts you by your armpits. “what did your brother tell you? not to go swimming!” he shakes his head, and you gaze up at him, tears brimming in your eyes from his harsh words. you wrap your arms tightly around his neck. “m' so sorry,” you whisper into the crook of his neck.

he gently sets you down on your beach towel beside John b's. “stop pouting and stay right here,” your brother says, his voice rising as he points a finger at you. he carefully places your pink hat on your head. you lower your gaze, fidgeting with your fingers while john b scolds you.

you fold your arms across your chest, sulking as you sense your brother's gaze on you. “bubba, it’s way too hot to swim,” john b says, observing you with a mix of concern and amusement. you hum in response, turning your face away. “wan' swim” you pout, letting your fingers sink into the warm sand.

john b lets out a sigh every time you mumble something under your breath. he chooses to overlook your grumpy attitude, fully aware that the weather is far too unbearable for swimming. you continue to pout and deliberately sigh loudly, trying to grab your brother's attention, but it’s all in vain. “jombeee!” you whine, feeling increasingly frustrated by his indifference.

as time goes by, you start to accept your time out. you let go of your grumpy attitude and calm down. just as you’re about to stand up to reach for your sand bucket, jj sits down next to you and wraps you in a warm embrace. “hey, cupcake, i think i need to explain something to you. do you feel how hot the sun is today? well, it could be dangerous for a little one like you to go swimming.” you tilt your head in confusion, not quite grasping what’s going on. jj is cut off by sarah, who chimes in, “your brother is just trying to protect you from a nasty sunburn.” she gently rubs your back in a comforting way.

john b's eyes flutter open as he slowly wakes from his nap, taking in the sight of his friends gathered around you, trying to explain why you can't go swimming. his heart sinks at the sight of your bottom lip poking out. with a sigh, he reaches out his hand, and you gently grasp it while looking up at him. “come here,” he says, sitting up to pull you onto his lap. “i know i'm being mean, and this isn’t really fair, even for me. i don’t like being strict, but i just don’t want my baby sister to end up with a nasty sunburn, okay?” he tenderly wipes away your tears with his thumb.

you nod sheepishly, finally grasping why he was keeping you from swimming. a warm smile spreads across your face as you rest your cheek on his shoulder. “i forgive you,” you mumble softly, and he can't help but return your smile.

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[lonelycowgirls]

Tongue-Tied

I'm ovulating and I'll give no other explanation.

Thank you for your time.

Warnings: smut | harry in barcelona Word Count: 1.9k

Angel: You better get your man, Stell

Angel: Sent 1 image

Looking to the side at her phone as she washed the dishes and cooking utensils she’d used to make up her breakfast, Stella’s brow furrowed, her belly flipping wondering what he’d done now. He was three shows off completing Love on Tour and the gravity of tour being over was starting to hit home for both of them, especially Harry. The result; him growing more and more uninhibited on stage.

She swatted gently at Delilah who was perched on the only clean tea towel in the house - she really needed to catch up on some laundry - and dried her hands on it once the cat had slinked off, heading for the cat flap at the back door. She unlocked her phone and leaned back against the sink to open the text thread she shared with her work friend.

The image wasn’t actually an image, but a GIF. A moving image of her partner playing guitar, her eyes widening as she watched him lean down to enact the motion of playing the strings with his tongue. She watched it repeat on a loop a few times and chuckled dryly to herself. This man was becoming unhinged.

Stella: Now where have I seen that action before…?🤔 Angel: Oooooh get it girl!!!👏🏾👏🏾

Stella laughed to herself again and opened up her TikTok. Her For You page often had a lot of Harry on it, because that was the content she found herself liking and sharing. Whether it be a sweet fan interaction she would share with Anne or a video of Harry tripping or stumbling she would have a giggle over with Gemma and Dolly.

As she scrolled, her feed was jam-packed with content surrounding Harry at his Barcelona date. This wasn’t uncommon, as it was obviously the most recent concert. But the focus was a little abnormal. Emphasis on the ab... People were going feral over Harry’s body and she couldn’t help but smirk to herself. He did look damn good. She often complimented him on his newly buffed-up physique, but she didn’t want to stroke his ego too much. That got enough stroking every time he galloped on stage.

This was maybe a little different though. She thought to herself - she’d probably not seen him look or act this sexy since the first One Direction stadium tour. Back when Harry’s hair was the longest it ever got to and he made it everyone’s problem.

She tapped on the Clock app on her phone to check the World Clock for the time in Barcelona. It was just gone 9am in London, making it around 10am where he was. She wasn’t sure if he’d still be sleeping or training or out sightseeing, but she tapped on the FaceTime icon anyway.

Walking through to the living room as her phone dialled his, she glanced out of the window and rolled her eyes at the rain pelting the glass. It was so unfair how he got to be in the sunshine while she was practically engulfed in a typhoon. Bloody England. She glanced down at her phone again when the little chime alerted her that he had answered and connected.

His face filled the screen, a glowing orb of yellow sunlight behind him surrounded by blue sky. His bare shoulders and the trim of a parasol peaking into the frame indicated that he was by the pool or on the beach. Bastard.

“Oh my God, look at that weather.” Stella groaned, collapsing back on the sofa with a flop. He chuckled and moved his sunglasses to sit on top of his head.

“Good morning to you too.” He replied, resting back against the sun lounger and squinting at the screen. “To what do I owe the pleasure of seeing your beautiful face so early?”

“Oh, nothing much, just getting digitally assaulted with pictures and videos of you whoring yourself out for thousands of people. The usual.” Harry laughed as she rolled her eyes at him.

“What do you mean?” He questioned loudly around a smirk.

“You know, I haven’t seen that tongue move like that in a while.” She mumbled, now displaying her own smirk.

“Oh,” Harry chuckled, this time running a hand down his face as he remembered his actions and finally registered what she was talking about. “God, I dunno what comes over me.” He said smiling, dimples on full display and cheeks slightly tinted in a blush.

“Well, I hope it comes over you again when we go to Italy next week…” She said softly, almost certain he wasn’t alone - he never was. He smirked and lifted an arm to rest over his head on the lounger. She could see the muscle in his biceps move under his skin with the motion, the tattoos rippling and causing her to drop her head back against the sofa. She really wished he was there, now.

“Yeah? Would you like that, Stell?” She nodded and he sighed, folding his lips into his mouth and furrowing his brow. He eyed her neck as her head leaned back against the back of the sofa and watched her long lashes blink over her hooded eyes. He couldn’t wait to have her in his favourite place, her tanned skin smooth under his palms, couldn’t wait to feel her pulse under his fingers as he wrapped them around her throat. “Want me to do the same on your little clit?”

Her lids closed as she inhaled and smiled with a nod, teeth digging into her bottom lip. Suddenly, her expression changed to one of pain as she raised from her position on the sofa. “Shit, H I need to go get ready.”

“For what?”

“I’m meeting your sister for yoga in like half an hour.”

“Ah great, I needed someone to say something to help me get rid of this tent in my trunks. Mentioning my sister always does the trick.” He said sarcastically with a thumbs up to the camera.

“Aw, you got a stiffy for me? Let’s see.” Harry rolled his eyes and brought the camera down to his shorts. Barely there but noticeable if pointed out, a slight bump was peaking up from his black Nike swimming trunks. He swiftly brought the camera back up to his face, Stella beamed at him on the other side. “I’ve still got it.” She said with a wink.

“Always have, always will.” He said sincerely and she bristled, feeling a warmth spread through her at the look in his kind eyes. “Come on Stell, let me help you before you go.”

“Help me what?” She said, a brow arched knowingly, she knew what he was up to.

“You know what. Let me give you a good one, so I know you’re thinking of me when you’re in your downward dog.” She snorted, looking away and then looking back at him.

“Alright fine, but you need to put your AirPods on or something.” She conditioned, not wanting Brad or Mitch or anyone who may be around him to hear her through the phone.

“Don’t worry, I’m on a patch of free beds, behind some palm trees. There’s hardly anyone here and Brad’s in the pool.” She nodded and waited for his instructions. “Take your bottoms off, baby.”

She dutifully did as he said, sliding her pyjama shorts off so that she was bare, perching a leg up on the coffee table so that she was open to herself.

“Give your fingers a lick, three of them.” She bit her lip and nodded again, making sure to angle her phone at her face as she sunk further into the cushions of the sofa. She brought her fingers up to lick a long stripe up the surface of them, not waiting for him to tell her what to do next and bringing them to start rubbing circles into her clit. She sighed at the feeling of her fingers getting wetter and wetter with the way she was already so turned on.

“Eager aren’t we?” Harry smirked, wanting to rut his hips into the air but restraining himself. “A girl who always knows what she wants.” Stella’s brows knitted in the middle as a ripple of pleasure coursed through her. “Keep rubbing that pretty clit, baby, that’s it. Is it all swollen?” She nodded, an audible moan quietly escaping her. “For me?”

“Yes, Harry. Watching you lick that guitar… fuckin’ hell.” She sighed, shaking her head, almost in disbelief.

“Yeah? Did that do it for you, baby?” She nodded and moaned as her lips folded into her mouth. Picking up the pace of the circular motions on her clit. “Want my tongue working on you like that?” She nodded, swearing and looking down at where her hips had begun to swirl along with her fingers, complimenting her wrist's motions. Harry had to see. “Show me, Stell.” He said, low and gruff.

She brought the camera down, angling it so her full body was in view, her vest ridden up to just below her boobs, her naked bottom half bucking and twisting in the air. Harry nearly doubled over.

“Fuck me. You’re everything.” He groaned, bringing a hand to his forehead and closing his eyes tight. Trying to control his hips and body’s reaction to her stunning image. “Keep going, baby, good girl. Can’t wait to have you in my bed again. Gonna lock us in our villa and make you scream.”

Stella’s moans became louder and louder as she chased her high. “Yeah, that’s it, get yourself there, Stell, come on.” She panted and groaned as she brought the three fingers he’d suggested into her slick hole, pumping just right, getting closer and closer. “You’re fucking beautiful, my God, wish I was fucking there.” Arching up, Harry’s view was almost non-existent as she writhed, the phone in her hand no longer her priority. “I’ll be on my knees for you, soon as I walk through the door.”

“Fuck, I’m gonna come.” She gasped, her fingers now rubbing ruthlessly across her clit, toes curling and stretching.

“Give it up, Stell.” With that, the phone was dropped. Stella’s fingers dug into the softness of the sofa as she squealed and panted, writhing, her other hand not relenting on her pussy. Harry waited patiently, still giving her appreciative comments of how good she was, how gorgeous she was, how he loved her so much. Her hips finally found their place again on the edge of the sofa as she collapsed back down to Earth. Catching her breath, she picked up her phone again to see him smiling softly at her, only before laughing at her red cheeks and messed up hair. “Enjoy that, babe?”

She giggled back, blowing at a strand of hair that had fallen into her face. The familiar feeling of a post-orgasm making her glow from within. “Mhm, feeling good, baby.” She breathed, completely blissed out. She wanted to kiss him so bad, almost ready to climb through the phone to get to him. “Oh, shit.” Stella laughed slightly, Harry’s brow furrowed at the change of pace. “Gem’s just text me. She’s just left. I’ve gotta go, Gorgeous. Love you.”

“Alright, Stell,” Harry said, sitting up in his lounger, placing a foot on either side of the bed in a straddle. His full chest and upper body now visible, making her belly flip once more. “Good job I came in my shorts, knew you wouldn’t wanna return the favour.” He shook his head, playfully tutting in disappointment.

“Aw, you poor thing.” Stella pouted, before giggling and raising from the sofa, running her fingers through her hair in an attempt to tame it. “Have a good time cleaning up!” She joked, before hanging up and trotting up the stairs. Her phone pinged almost instantaneously.

Harry: Glad I could be of service 🫡

Stella: Don’t worry, I’ll show you my downward dog later 😉

~~~

That was fun.

Nel xo

P.s. you can read the rest of the pieces from this universe here.

[justsomerandomfanfic]

Sleepy Confessions - Ryan!Ken X GN (Human) Reader

Title: Sleepy Confessions

Ryan!Ken X GN (Human) Reader

Additional Characters: Barbie/Barbara (Mentioned), The other Kens (Mentioned), the other Barbies (Mentioned), Allan (Mentioned), and Midge (Mentioned), and Weird Barbie (Mentioned)

WC: 3,567

Warnings: Reader is a human, italics, love at first sight?, mentions of injuries, sort of idiots in love, friends to lovers, Reader gets a little delirious when sleepy, gentleman Ken, Post-Barbie Movie events, Ken got his own Mojo Dojo Casa House, mini angst/Ken's slightly insecure?, and fluff

The warm sun kissed your skin as you sat comfortably on one of the beach chairs of Barbie Land's iconic pink beach. The weather was perfect for a day on the beach, as it always was in Barbie Land. But you weren't alone, no. A few Barbies were chatting together, and some were over by the ice cream stand. There were even a few sunbathing. Allan was even enjoying the beach, cheering on four Kens playing volleyball. 

Speaking of Kens... Ken, your best friend, was in the middle of that volleyball game. He stood out from the other Kens as he spiked the ball with dramatic flair. His enthusiasm was impossible to miss, and every now and then, you’d catch him sneaking glances your way, clearly hoping that you were watching. You couldn't help but smile.

You’d glance up every now and then - after you finished a chapter - a mix of admiration and something deeper swirled in your stomach. ‘Is this what they mean by butterflies?’ You wondered, biting your lip. You shook your head, trying to focus on your book, but the words danced off the page, blending into the background of laughter and cheers.

You met Ken after you met Barbie - well, Barbara, but she always went by 'Barbie'. You became fast friends with her, but you didn't find out that she used to be an actual Barbie until a couple of months later. It was kind of hard to believe at first, but she told you everything; Barbie Land, the other Barbies, the Kens, the overtaking of Barbie Land - everything. It was surreal, but you believed her. And it wasn't long until she invited you to come with her on her visit to Barbie Land.

When you arrived in Barbie Land with Barbie by your side, the bright colors and perfect blue skies seemed almost too beautiful to be real. Barbie then introduced you to all the other Barbies and some of the Kens. And that was when you met the Ken.

When you first laid eyes on him, you couldn't help but notice how pretty he was. Tall with blonde hair and shimmering blue eyes... And you had to admit - only to yourself - that he had quite the body too. His sun-kissed skin and chiseled abs gave him an almost divine appearance, as if he had been sculpted by the gods themselves. He looked like a Ken doll, which only made sense since he was one.

Ken, on the other hand, froze when he first saw you. He stared at you, his eyes wide. Starstruck, he seemed at a loss for words and what to do, just standing there. It didn’t take long for him to snap out of it, though. Ken quickly composed himself, flashing his signature smile and slipping back into his charming, easygoing self. But beneath the surface, his plastic heart raced - pounding against his plastic ribcage - and he could feel a warmth rising in his cheeks. Long story short, after being introduced, you and Ken slowly grew closer, becoming best friends.

So, there you were, sitting in that plastic beach chair, reading one of your favorite books that you brought from home, and looking absolutely gorgeous. It was hard for Ken to focus on his volleyball game; his thoughts kept drifting back to you. He felt incredibly lucky to have you as his best friend, but beneath that admiration lay a whirlwind of nerves.

Ken had feelings for you - deep feelings. Ever since that first day both you and him met, his emotions had only grown stronger, like a wave building up before crashing down upon the shore. He was nervous, scared even, to tell you how he truly felt. Each laugh you shared and every moment spent together only fueled the fire in his plastic heart. He wanted to impress you - make you laugh, show you how fun and charming he was and could be. 

There was also a small voice in the back of his mind, a voice telling him that you wouldn’t feel the same. But he pushed that voice away.

After he hit the volleyball back over the net, he turned his head to look back over at you, and all those doubts left his racing mind as he watched you read; the small smile on your face as you took a sip of your drink in your favorite tumbler that you brought from home. You looked radiant, lost in your book. His muscles tensed, not from the exertion of playing but from the anticipation of your gaze meeting his. If only you’d look up…

However, his trance was soon broken when the volleyball hit him right smack-dab against the side of his head. With an 'oof', Ken fell to the side, and with the 'thump,' you finally looked up from your book. Seeing Ken sitting on the ground, rubbing the side of his head with the volleyball rolling to a stop beside him.

You quickly stood from your seat, not even caring to put your bookmark in to save your place. "Ken!" You rushed over, plopping down on the plastic, pink sand beside him, "Are you alright? What happened?" You asked as a few Barbies and Ken circled.

Ken scrunched up his face, still rubbing his cheek, “Volleyball.” He muttered, secretly loving the attention you were giving him. He always loved when you paid attention to him, if it wasn’t obvious.

"Yeah, sorry, Ken." One Ken spoke up, presumably the one who served the ball, "I thought you were going to hit it back."

Your Ken shook his head, "Nah, Ken, it's cool. I'm okay."

As the Barbies and Kens left, going back to their usual business, you stayed by his side, a small smile forming on your face. "Are you sure you're okay?" You asked, reaching up with a hand to brush the stray strands of Ken's blond hair away from his forehead, your fingers occasionally grazing his skin. Your fingers lingered longer than intended. You caught yourself lost in the moment, heart racing as you marveled at how soft his hair felt. How come you had never brushed your fingers in his hair until now?

Ken blushed, practically melting as you continued to play with his hair. "Yeah, I'm okay," He chuckled nervously, his words snapping you out of your daze. 

"Good," You replied, your hand leaving his hair as you stood up and offered your hand out for him to take. "I'm really glad you're okay... Because I need someone to be my dance partner at the party tonight.”

‘Oh, right, the party…’ Ken thought, and all the aches and pains on the side of his face disappeared, a smile growing on his lips, “Are you excited?”

“Oh, I am very excited,” You giggled out, not even realizing that you were still holding Ken’s hand. “I love these parties. I get to have fun with all my friends, and I get to spend more time with you.”

Ken’s smile faltered for a second as your words sank in. His plastic heart nearly skipped a beat. “Me too,” He mumbled, trying to hide how much your simple words meant to him. You felt a flutter of hope in your chest as you met his gaze. It felt like the perfect moment - one you had secretly wished for. Ken took a deep breath, his eyes softening, “You know, there’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you…”

Just as he was about to reveal his feelings, another Ken burst onto the scene, grinning widely. “Hey, Ken! Want to play another round?” His voice boomed, shattering the intimate moment between you.

You watched Ken’s gaze shift, frustration flashing across his face briefly. “Uh, yeah, sure!” He replied, the words tumbling out without thought. The smile he forced didn’t quite reach his eyes, and your heart sank a little, sensing the sudden change in mood.

“Maybe you can tell me later?” You asked, and Ken let out a sigh, nodding. You lightly squeezed his hand in yours, “It’s not like I’m going anywhere anytime soon.” You then leaned in and pressed a reassuring kiss to his cheek. The moment your lips touched his skin, Ken’s expression brightened instantly.

“Yeah, I’ll- I’ll tell you later.” He agreed, reluctantly letting his hand slip from yours, and joining the other Kens for the next round of Volleyball.

He’d tell you later…

 ~~~

The party was in full swing, vibrant and alive, just like every gathering in Barbie Land. The glow of several spinning disco balls, sent colorful lights across the large dance floor. Barbies, Kens, Weird Barbie, Allan, and Midge danced to the catchy, upbeat music that filled the air. The synchronized choreography was impressive as ever - each move perfectly timed as everyone twirled, clapped, and laughed together.

Everyone was dressed in a variety of outfits - some in flowing dresses that glittered in the light, while others rocked sharp pantsuits or sleek jumpsuits. Despite what most people in the Real World thought, it wasn’t all pink, either. Splashes of blue, green, yellow - and practically every color of the rainbow popped up among the sea of dancers. Weird Barbie stood out in her eccentric, mismatched outfit, grooving on the dance floor with Midge by her side - who was still pregnant - laughing and enjoying the moment. Allan, meanwhile, stood near the edge, cheering on the crowd, doing little dance moves of his own.

Amidst the party, you stood in a dazzling outfit you borrowed, feeling just a bit out of place, but confident. The fabric shimmed with each sway of your hips as you slipped through the room, eyes searching for one person - Ken. Your Ken. 

When you finally spotted him, facing away, and absorbed in the music, you grinned, sneaking up behind him. With a playful tap on his shoulder, Ken spun around, and the moment his bright, ocean blue eyes landed on you, his smile widened, and for a split second, he looked taken aback.

His eyes scanned you, lingering on your outfit, clearly stunned. Your cheeks flushed under his gaze, “So… What do you think? I borrowed it.” You asked, with a quick spin.

Ken’s eyes sparkled as he took a step closer, “You look incredible. The most beautiful person in the room.”

Warmth flooded your chest at his words, though you tried to play it cool. “Really?” You asked with a soft smile, your voice teasing but a little unsure.

Ken’s gaze lingered on you, and he nodded, his expression softer than you’d ever seen. "Absolutely. I feel like the luckiest Ken in the world just standing here beside you." The sincerity in his voice sent a flutter through your chest, enveloping you in a sense of vulnerability that felt oddly comforting. Ken’s hand hesitated for only a moment before he held it out towards you, his voice a bit more confident this time, “Would you like to dance with me?”

Your lips curved into a grin as you slipped your hand instantly into his, nodding, “I would love to.”

Ken’s smile grew impossibly wide as he led you onto the dance floor. The two of you danced, moving in sync, laughter bubbling between you. With each spin and step, you found yourself sinking deeper and deeper into the comfort of Ken's embrace. His charm enveloped you, his warmth radiated like pure sunshine, and his presence felt like home - wrapping around you in a feeling that was both exhilarating and sweet.

You were having so much fun, and as they say… Time flies when you’re having fun. Before you knew it, two hours had passed in what felt like a heartbeat. Your arms were draped around Ken’s neck, your cheek resting gently against his chest as you both swayed softly side to side, Ken’s hands were around your waist; holding you close. You felt a sense of peace, the weight of the evening’s excitement settling in; your body relaxed into his. You let out a tiny yawn. All this dancing was making you sleepy, but you didn’t want the night to end. The night ending meant you’d have to go home, and that meant leaving Ken.

Ken's chest rose and fell with the deep breaths he tried to control. He was overwhelmed, not by the party, not by the dancing, but by you. Being this close to you, feeling you against him, he thought his plastic heart might burst. Every movement, every soft breath you took, stirred something within him, a deep sense of happiness and absolute adoration.

He gently placed his cheek against the top of your head, closing his eyes. And in that moment, Ken couldn’t imagine wanting anything more than this - just you, in his arms, feeling like the luckiest Ken in the world.

You let out another yawn, this time longer. More noticeable.

Ken paused the gentle swaying, looking down to find your eyes closed, a serene, tired smile gracing your lips. You looked so comfortable in his arms. Raising a hand from your waist, he gently brushed his fingers through your hair, earning a soft sigh from you as your cheek nuzzled into the fabric of his shirt. In that moment, he realized he never wanted to let you go, not now, not ever.

“Hey,” He murmured softly, his voice barely above a whisper as he brushed a strand of hair behind your ear. “You’re tired... Do you want to go home?”

“I’m too tired to go home, all the campervans and bikes… Too much work.” You admitted as your eyes fluttered open and you looked up at him, “Can I stay at your house?”

Ken nodded, his heart racing at the thought of you staying with him. “Of course, you can stay at my house,” He said, a smile creeping onto his face. “Do you want me to carry you? So you don’t have to walk anymore? You’ve been dancing all night.”

You sighed, looking up at him as you nodded; he was too sweet. “Piggyback?”

Ken, nodded, “Piggyback.”

You slipped your arms from his neck as he turned around and bent down. Hopping onto his back, you looped your arms back around his neck, his hands grasping your legs to stabilize you.

As Ken began walking toward his mojo dojo casa house, the warmth of you against his back and the sweet scent of your hair, made him feel a sense of euphoria he had never experienced before. He couldn’t remember the last time he felt this happy - this connected to someone.

You began to hum the tune that had been playing at the party, a sweet, melodic sound that blended perfectly with the night air. Your exhaustion made everything feel more dreamlike, the world around you beginning to blur. Nestling your face against Ken’s neck, you didn’t notice the way your humming vibrated against his skin, unintentionally sending delightful shivers down his spine.

He then felt you playfully tugging at his hair with a hand, a gentle movement that made him chuckle. “What are you doing back there?” He asked, glancing over his shoulder, a grin plastered on his face.

“Just admiring the softness,” You replied with a sleepy giggle, your eyes barely open. “You have the softest hair, Ken. I could play with it all day.”

His cheeks flushed at your words, and he couldn’t help but smile wider. “I’m glad you think so.”

“Well, it’s true! You’re like… A big fluffy cloud.” Your voice was dreamy, and Ken couldn’t help but feel like he was floating along with you. You continued to run your fingers through his hair, your touch gentle and soothing. “I always have so much fun with you…” You murmured, your words slightly slurred by fatigue. “You make me so happy.”

His smile widened, “You make me so happy too.”

You sighed contentedly, resting your head back against his shoulder. The rhythmic motion of his footsteps and the warmth of his body made you feel the tug of sleep pull at you. As you drifted in and out of consciousness, a thought crossed your mind. “Hey, Ken…” You started, your voice barely above a whisper. “What was it you wanted to say during the volleyball game?”

Ken hesitated as he felt the heat rising in his cheeks. The words felt trapped in his throat. Anxiety crept in, tightening around his chest. He took a shaky breath, summoning all his courage. “Um… It’s just…” He stammered, “I just wanted to say… I like you.” He braced himself for your reaction.

Silence enveloped you both, and Ken’s heart sank, worry gnawing at him. Had he said too much? Was it too soon? Just as doubt threatened to consume him, he heard, “I like you too, Ken.”

“I mean more than like, like ‘I wanna be your boyfriend’ like.” The words left Ken’s mouth before he could fully process them, and at that moment he wanted the world to swallow him whole.

And then you spoke, “I mean more than like too. Like ‘I would love you to be my boyfriend’ like.” There was amusement in your voice, despite how tired you were.

His breath caught in his throat, a mix of disbelief and joy flooding through him. Overwhelmed with so many emotions, he felt happy tears prick at the corners of his eyes, “Really?” He managed to ask, his voice trembling.

“Really.” You replied as you leaned forward slightly and pressed a tender kiss to his jaw - the closest part of his face you could reach from where you were on his back. It was sweet and made his heart swell, melt, and turn to pink goo all at once. “You’re everything to me, Ken.” You murmured, your eyelids growing heavier. 

As you nestled deeper against him, your breathing slowed, and he felt your weight become more relaxed. Ken couldn’t help but smile, “You’re everything to me too.”

The rest of the walk to his mojo dojo casa house went by in a flash. Finding his bedroom, he sat down on the edge of the bed, letting you go. You had somewhat woken up at this point, your hand rubbing your cheek as a sleepy smile graced your lips. Your eyelashes fluttered, watching as Ken dug through his closet, grabbing some clothes of his that you could use as pajamas. 

He placed the light blue sweatpants and a soft T-shirt on the bed beside you, and your heart swelled at the sight of them. You loved how Ken always thought of you.

As he knelt down to help you out of your shoes, you couldn’t help but gaze at him as if he hung the stars in the sky. This moment felt perfect. Ken’s focused expression, the way his fingers brushed against your ankle, made your heart race in a way you never expected; your fingers instantly went back into his hair, you just couldn’t get enough.

Once your shoes were off, he grabbed his own pajamas and glanced back at you with a shy smile. “Uh, do you want to change in the bathroom or here?” He said softly, his cheeks tinged with pink; shuffling his foot against the floor.

“Here is good.” You nodded, and Ken nodded back.

“I'll change in the bathroom then. Uh, be right back.” He spoke, before leaving you to change.

“Okay,” You muttered, watching him go before you then quickly changed into his clothes, reveling in how soft and comfortable they felt against your skin. You were dreading the morning, not wanting to return them. But, oh, who were you kidding? He probably wasn’t going to get them back. 

When Ken came back up to the bedroom, wearing only his pair of black sweats, he paused momentarily in the doorway, his breath hitching at the sight of you in his clothes. He smiled warmly, his eyes softening as he looked at you. “You know,” He said quietly, almost as if thinking out loud, “My clothes suit you better than they do me. Maybe I should just let you keep them.”

“I have no objections to that.” You teased lightly, making Ken chuckle - almost shyly - his hand coming up to rub the back of his neck. 

“Well, uh, I’ll be on the couch if you need me-”

“Ken,” You interrupted, you tilted your head, “You could sleep next to me.”

“Are you sure?” He asked, his eyes brightening with hope.

“Yes, of course. Now, come here.” You replied, tapping the bed with your hand, “I want cuddles.” With a grin that lit up his whole face, Ken turned to the side, fist-bumping the air - letting out a little ‘yes’ - before he climbed into bed beside you; you both pulled the cozy blanket up over your bodies. As the fabric settled around you, you noticed the playful pattern of horses galloping across it, making your tired smile widen at the sight. Flipping onto your side, your eyes met his, “Goodnight, Ken.”

“Goodnight, Y/N,” He replied, feeling a wave of overwhelming happiness wash over him as he wrapped a tentative arm around you. As he did, you instinctively curled into him, your head resting against his bare chest, arms around his waist.

And as you both drifted off to sleep, Ken couldn't shake the blissful smile on his face, hoping that when he woke up that you'd still be wrapped up in his arms, proving that this wasn't all just a dream.

~~~

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[rjzimmerman]

Excerpt from this story from Inside Climate News:

Summer nights spent watching fireflies (and debating whether or not they should be called lightning bugs) is a cherished tradition across the country. But this tradition could be threatened by climate change, according to a new study. 

Researchers found that climate change is among the most serious threats to firefly populations in the United States. To understand what determines firefly abundance, researchers analyzed more than 24,000 surveys conducted by citizen scientists from 2008 to 2016 using the program Firefly Watch. 

Other studies have established that short-term weather affects fireflies, which makes sense because their life cycles last between one to two years, with most of that time spent as larvae living in the soil, where they are particularly vulnerable. 

“What we were really surprised to find is it’s also long-term weather patterns, like averages and things that are expected to change with climate change, that are actually the number one drivers of firefly populations,” said Darin McNeil, the study’s lead investigator and an assistant professor of wildlife ecology and management at the University of Kentucky. Increasing temperatures have a negative impact on fireflies, McNeil said, and as some places become hotter and drier, their firefly populations could disappear. 

Like the giant panda, fireflies are a charismatic ambassador for their less iconic brethren, shining light on the plight of declining insect populations worldwide. “There are a lot of insect species that are in dire need of conservation work and scientific study,” McNeil said. “But it’s sometimes hard to get people excited about dung beetles, for example.” 

Recent research has shown that insect populations fell by 45 percent in the last 40 years, a collapse so extreme that scientists have branded it “the insect apocalypse.” Anecdotal evidence suggests firefly populations are also in decline, and 14 species of fireflies in North America have been assessed as threatened. The Bethany Beach firefly, found only in coastal Delaware and Maryland, is critically endangered. 

[mixotrophics]

time layers

tree rings tree-time / dendrochronology. Look at a cut log, look at its rings. growth in trees occurs near the bark, while the deeper-in core layers are preserved rings of past growth.

The seasons / environment affect the growth rate of the tree , creating generally a visual difference between spring / summer+autumn ring growth in temperate regions, hence 1 ring = 1 seasonal cycle. Generally, spring is associated with less-dense, rapid growth, while summer (sometimes into autumn) growth is denser.

width of rings can also be used more finely, wider rings = more growth that year, so probably better conditions... overlapping ring-dates between trees can lead to a long, multi-tree chronology for the area.

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ice cores layers are built by annual snow, compacted into ice underneath the layers forming above. Ice traps atmosphere , how we can know the rough % oxygen/carbon dioxide/etc of past atmosphere circumstances. Heat doesn't flow well through ice, so even past temperatures can be trapped in large sheets.

dust and marine salt-ions can be trapped within, giving further depth to past ecologies.

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lake cores mud at the bottom of the lake builds up in undisturbed layers, trapping things that land in the lake and sink.

Trapped pollen can be observed under a microscope & can identify what plant it is from, helping the understanding of how plants spread ; such techniques have been used to find out when some crops were domesticated & cultivated (1).

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sedimentary & metamorphic rocks an iconic time-layering. sediment builds up in layers, compresses under the weight of the layers above and becomes stone. Traps things in there, and they may become coal, fossils, etc. Other things are trapped: the ripples in sediment formed by waves, so that we may know past sand-beaches.

with enough time, these layers become distorted by geological processes, becoming Wiggly (should they move downwards), getting turned non-horizontal, getting weathered (should they be exposed to air/water/etc), so on.

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scutes scutes: plates of a tortoise/turtle's carapace. They grow more quickly in warm seasons than cold ones, forming a ring much like a tree's, even mirroring that same seasonality. elderly animals may have worn-down scutes so particularly-old animals are difficult to age exactly (2).

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otoliths inner-ear-bones. in fish, the large otoliths also form rings with age, so fish-ages can be counted. Again, they are seasonal, growing faster in the summer and slower in the winter.

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stromatolites bacterial fossils / fortresses. on the sea-floor, bacteria can grow into a mat, which is sticky... sand and such gets stuck, forming a layer, and the bacteria then migrates to the top of that layer. repeat. sometimes, more than sediment is stuck : microfossils, for example (3).

stromatolites used to be commonplace, but they do not form without enough of a bacterial mat: in modern times, the mat struggles to form under grazing pressure from things such as snails, shrimp, and so on. Modern stromatolites -- their mats formed of different bacteria than the ancient ones -- can be found in places too harsh for their predators to inhabit.

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baleen whale baleen, the filter-teeth they have, grows in a sturdy sheet. The filter-bristles are formed by the rubbing of baleen-on-baleen, breaking the sheet's ends apart. To compensate for continual wear, the baleen grows.

hormones, which can indicate stress, pregnancy, etc , and isotopes, which indicate different water conditions and therefore different locations / food, are stored in the baleen (4). while the growth/wearing means it is not a complete record of a whale's life, it is still an invaluable and rich slice.

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sources:

Åkesson, C. M., McMichael, C. N. H., Bush, M. B., Late-Holocene maize cultivation, fire, and forest change at Lake Ayauch, Amazonian Ecuador, Sage Journal

Attenborough, D., Life in Cold Blood

Microbal Mats

Holland, J. S., A whale's baleen bristles reveal the story of its life, Smithsonian Magazine

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if you know others, feel free to add :]

[maximumwobblerbanditdonut]

Local Lens Scotland with Ewan & Colin McGregor

Ewan McGregor is coming home. This special episode of Local Lens, where the actor, director and goodwill ambassador reconnects with his brother, Colin, a former Royal Air Force fighter pilot turned instructor, in their homeland in the Scottish Highlands.

Ewan McGregor and his RAF fighter-pilot brother Colin take the trip they always dreamed of in the latest Local Lens episode directed by Stuart McIntyre, produced by production company Somesuch and serviced by production partner LS Productions.​

‘Ewan McGregor: A Brothers’ Guide to Scotland’ The chance to explore the Highlands, where they holidayed with their family as young boys, presented itself via Expedia’s Local Lens video series, and they seized it. The backdrop of the Cairngorms' lush mountains, shimmering lochs, and the majestic trees of The Hermitage forest, the brothers embark on a nostalgic adventure in search of the northern lights—a trip complete with laughs, memories, music, and sheep.

Ewan McGregor and Colin McGregor after taking to the skies over Scotland in an RAF Tornado jet. DAVID CHESKIN - PA IMAGES/PA IMAGES/GETTY

Produced by Somesuch for Expedia’s Local Lens series, the episode follows the pair as they travel from Colin’s home in Elgin, 175 miles north of Edinburgh, to the Scottish highlands in search of the northern lights.

​A love of adventure was a force bred strong in the brothers on childhood forays around their home country, forging an intimate bond. As Ewan says now, “When you know someone as well as your brother, you don’t need words.” They would take road trips with their parents, go hill-climbing, vacation on rugged Scottish beaches, and immerse themselves in water so unfathomably cold it fired them up for the rest of the day. “A lot of my memories are of us scrambling across cliffs and looking in rock pools,” says Ewan. “There’s a freedom about being a kid in this rugged, weathered landscape that’s just fantastic.”

A picnic stop reminds them of childhood: “Then, it was a white roll with one lopsided cheese slice”

The weekend’s adventure across the Cairngorms is no less memorable. Watch as Stuart candidly captures the pair as they bicker. Get nostalgic. Get side tracked. Even have a mishap with sheep and take a dip in a friend’s freezing loch. They stop for fuel and Tunnock’s teacakes, an iconic Scottish chocolate-and-marshmallow snack that transports them back to their childhoods. They have moments of awestruck silence and absolute solitude. But most of all, the episode touchingly records the brothers as they reconnect with each other—and with the spectacular, otherworldly terrain they grew up surrounded by.

The Cairngorms mountain range contains five of the six highest mountains in Scotland. Photo: Courtesy of Expedia

Stuart McIntyre a Canadian director. Recognised for his reverent depiction of sport and natural rapport with high-profile talent, his work is an exhilarating, high-octane style of realism.

The brothers emphasised spending some time in the great outdoors, hanging out with some friendly local farm animals, hiking through the Hermitage Forest, and trying to catch an elusive glimpse of the Northern Lights. Photo: Courtesy of Expedia.

Guests at the Ewe Bar can expect live music and a jovial, classic pub atmosphere. Photo: Courtesy of Expedia.

#Expedia

Photo: Courtesy of Expedia

The quaint one-bedroom cottage features a soaking tub, a fireplace, a zip line, and a fire pit. Photo: Courtesy of Expedia

"It's a very old, sort of rambly house, and the design of it is beautiful, very rustic and real," McGregor says of the Dell Cottage, where he stayed during the trip. Photo: Courtesy of Expedia

I love that they were making this video. This is the best one yet from Scotland. One’s a Hollywood star, the other a fighter pilot. But these famous brothers, have one key characteristic in common. Take in the majestic sights and sounds of the McGregor brothers’ adventure through the magnificent Highlands, on a voyage underpinned by childhood memories and encompassing the true and natural warmth and wit of Scotland. Jumping into lochs. Congrats to Colin and Ewan and Expedia Group who brought this wonderful film to life.

#Scotland #ColinMcGregor #EwanMcGregor McGregorbrothers #Highlands #ExpediaGroup #childhoodmemories #DellCottage #EweBar #RAFTornadojet #pilot #Expedia’sLocalLens #northernlights #StuartMcIntyre #Somesuch #LSProductions #childhoodbesttimeoflife #gettyimages #DavidCheskin #PAimages

Posted 25th March 2024

@hillandglen “Per Ardua Ad Astra” – Through Adversity’s to the Stars ✨

[aevumisles]

╰┈➤ AEVUM ISLES :: JUNE FESTIVAL ❂

Throughout the beginning of the summer season, Isle residents gather in multitudes during the day and the night to celebrate the natural world and the communities that share in it. Many traditions find the Aercon and Echoes alike visiting the sandy shores of the Lunar Coast, cleaning up the environment, and showing goodwill to their neighbors with plenty of gifts. Please refer to the ARCANUS ISLE COMPENDIUM for creature and plant references.

OVERVIEW.

The Sunflower Festival

The Sunflower Festival is a month long event taking place from the beginning to the end of June. While the festivities do not last for the entirety of the summer season, residents of Arcanus Isle take great care to enjoy the warmer weather.

Festivities take place during the night and the day. In the daytime, events like the Sunflower Parade or the Lunar Tournament can be enjoyed in the Lunar Coast and Downtown Arcanus Districts.

During the early evening, the celebrations continue with bright fireworks that light up the night sky. 

The Solstice Ball

Takes place during the 16th - 30th of June.

The festival concludes with The Solstice Ball, a spectacular event where everyone dresses in their best to dance under the glorious Golden Moon. (see: Notable Legends down below.)

This year, residents will also partake in the grand reveal of a new location: the Viderenox Observatory.

ACTIVITIES:

NOTE: Other activities such as sea shell collecting, beach parties, garden parties and so on are all celebrated during the Sunflower Festival. While you may create member-run mini parties and events during the festival, only interactions with the listed activities/areas will be considered valid forms of festival participation.

For a limited time, a number of Sunflower Festival wares can be purchased (for free!) from the Aevum Marketplace using the Sunflower Festival Voucher.

Some of these wares include:

Shimmer and Glows Sprinkler - (available only with participation in Nighttime Shimmers and Glows.) An endless sprinkler that sparks and changes color! They are also non-flammable. Lunar Rod - (available only with participation in the Lunar Tournament.) A gold-flaked fishing rod with a special tackle that is highly attractive to the local aevum fish. Fish Charm - (available only with participation in Fish Spy) a small charm in the shape of any fish, made from stones, shells, or wood. Olympic Flag - (available only with participation in the Aevum Olympics) A one-of-a-kind flag with the icon of the sport participated in. Garden Bracelet (available only with participation in Charms of the Garden Activity) A custom bracelet made with several unique charms and beads of flowers. Keepers of the Land, Sky, and Sea Shirt (available only with participation in the KLSS) A cool, breathable t-shirt displaying the logo of the volunteer organization. Homeworld Wares (available only with participation in the Gateway Flea Market) These items are custom to each Echo, and are subject to the rules detailed in the event below.

Requests will be processed from June 22nd - May 3rd. All requests should include a link to the thread or drabble that shows the participation in said event, in addition to the stats, and thread pages.

Downtown Arcanus.

Sunflower Parade

One of the many highlights of the Sunflower Festival is the Sunflower Parade! It is a warm welcome to the summer sun and the influx of Ivurie Aether that comes with it. Downtown Arcanus will be decorated with balloons, sunflower petals, and more. Music will be heard during the day throughout the streets. Especially along the Arcanus University campus.

During the cooler hours of the late afternoon and early evening, a float parade is conducted by residents who choose to participate. These floats range from large and small, elaborate and simple.

Notably, the East Tower Company and the West Tower Society are known to be highly competitive during the parade. Each year, they create more and more elaborate floats each year. The not-so-rumour has it that they may even be trying to outdo each other.... While the other rumour has it that they've even gone so far as to try and sabotage each other's floats!

While many floats are crafted by the various notable figures and local businesses of Arcanus Isle (Echoes will find a representation of almost every Aercon-owned business!), the Echoes are equally encouraged to create floats of their own for the parade. Or join in other floats to assist their performances (or sabotage other performances) in an effort to join in the celebration!

Announcing the event on her very own float is is Arcanus’ own Opal Luminous, where you can watch the parade from your home.

Charms of the Garden

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

A favorite activity amongst festival-goers is to create unique garden bracelet for their friends and family members. There are dozens of different ornaments to choose from, each with their own meaning. All ornaments for Charms of the Garden are created by students at Arcanus University, and the proceeds return to the school's funding.

The charms provided are as follows:

Echo Tree Nut ( peace in change ) 

Field Fish Feather ( brings good people into your life ) 

Sapeng Wool ( aid with memories ) 

Moonview Spring Stones ( rejuvenation )

Lunar Coast Shells ( wealth in the summer ) 

Heavens Mirror Bead ( mourning lost loved ones ) 

May Flower Bead ( protection ) 

Zephyr Lilly Bead ( guidance in dark times ) 

Orb Flower Bead ( good wishes ) 

Sunflower Bead ( happiness ) 

Aether Rose Bead ( balance ) 

There are multiple locations for bracelets to be created along campus grounds.

THE LUNAR COAST.

The Lunar Tournament

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

The Trawler Docks are open and bustling with activity! During this time of year, the ocean is flourishing with many forms of sea life.

Some locals offer scuba diving tours of Arcus Cove's coral reefs, while others will gladly rent out boats for other residents to enjoy the clear blue waters.

Of course, the docks are also host to the largest fishing competition of the year: The Lunar Tournament.

There are three main categories that one could enter into: Biggest Fish (measured by weight and length), Most Fish (measured by total weight), and Rarest Fish (judged by leading Marine Biologists of Arcanus Isle). The competition also has a catch-and-release policy, which dictates that all fish caught should be released upon completion of the final scoring.

The winners of each category will receive a cash prize of 1,000 keys, a trophy representing their category, and a brand-new fishing rod!

Fish Spy

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

Primarily marketed towards families with younger children, Fish Spy is an event taking place in Arcus Cove. Participants are given a bingo card and taken out the coral reefs. There, they can snorkel in the waters while looking for many breeds of fish on their cards. (The cards are water proof!)

Some fish to find that are native to the Arcanus Isle include:

Comet Fish

Gem Fish

Illumenoctopi

Ripple Kelpies

Successfully filled-out cards can be exchanged for a variety of fish charms.

Nighttime Shimmers and Glows

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

In brilliant displays of wonder and light, a fireworks show is held every Sunday evening along Halycon Beach. Many gather all across the Lunar Coast just to watch the astonishing display. The firework shows change almost every night, with each display being more even grand than the last.

The show is hosted by Vander Bard of the Comet Promenade. Many enjoy watching the show on the Comets Ferris Wheel, especially with friends and loved ones.

Along the Comet Piers and Comet Promenade many shops offer great selections of fireworks, sprinklers, poppers, and plenty of fantastically sweet and savory treats the likes of fair foods.

The Clearview District.

Aevum Olympics 

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

Attention all sports fans! Coming to the Clearview Stadium is one of the most highly anticipated events of the Isle! The Aevum Olympics is the time when Aercon from all over Aevum come to compete in various sporting events. These include but are not limited to:

Track and Field (split between marathon and half-marathon sprints)

Swimming

Wrestling and Boxing

Various sports (e.g., soccer, football, baseball, tennis, etc.)

Pole Vaulting

Gymnastics

Ice Skating

Ping Pong

and many others!

Note: The Olympics can also include sports from an Echoes' homeworld.

All are welcome to come and spectate or participate! There’s just one rule:

No Cheating.

Cheaters will be forced to repeat their event against an Olympian Android. (Specifically, one designed by the event's biggest sponsor, the East Tower Company)

It never loses.

Of course, Aevum’s Tossup is one of the most popular sports. Over the spring, the four teams have been preparing near-endlessly for the playoffs that occur during this event. Now, it is finally time for the four biggest teams to compete for the championship title.

See here for information on the local sport.

Make sure to follow Aevum Daily for updates!

Fanalea District.

The Golden Harvests

No people are more excited about the Sunflower Festival than the residents of the Fanalean Farmlands, and Echoes are encouraged to join in! Beneath the Golden Moon, the Fanalean community ensures that their fields are fully revitalized for the coming crops to grow.

Plenty of help is wanted in the fields to help cultivate and care for the land. Fanalean farmers employ any volunteers to pick up a trowel to clear the fields of Whisper Thistles, care for livestock, harvest the last spring produce, sow summer seeds, and prepare some fields to lie fallow for the season.

Up to 500 keys per day will be offered to participating echoes.

At night, the workers watch in awe as fields of sunflowers begin to glow brightly across the fields, matching the Zephyr Lillies around them. The sunflowers absorb sunlight in their petals, and then under the golden moon, they glow a bright golden color.

Sunflower Feast

During Sunflower Festival, the locals will often spend time experimenting with new dishes and flavors. When new recipes have been concocted, the chefs gather around the bonfire at the center of Fanalea to share them. In fact, the whole community comes together to create new traditions and delights!

Sunflower is a key ingredient in many of the foods found. A glowing, golden tea - called Golden Cortania - is made from the petals of the sunflower. It is especially a fan-favorite. Tins can of Golden Cortania be bought from select shops in the Vesper Town Trading Post.

Some of the foods that can be enjoyed include:

Sunflower Seed Muffins

Pumpkin Sauce Pizza

Eben Root Stew, and many others!

Honeyglow Meadery is also offering Sunflower Wine, which is only available during this festival.

The Aether Reserve.

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

Keepers of the Lands, Skies, and Seas

As nature is the focal point of the Sunflower Festival, the Padedue Temple, Whisperwind Hacienda, and West Tower Society have combined efforts to create volunteer programs to help clean up and protect the natural world of Arcanus Isle. As this is a joint effort, the Hacienda is focused on education, the Padedue Temple is focused on volunteer work, and the WTS is responsible for funding and advertisements.

Information booths with petitions written by the West Tower Society will be posted all throughout Arcanus. Signers will pledge to protect the environment and spread awareness about ways residents can keep Arcanus Isle spick and span.

Those who sign on to the petition pledge will be made automatic volunteers, where they will be assigned a location to clear up any trash and resident-made debris. These trips involve waking up early, and are often an all-day event. Supplies are provided to the volunteers by the West Tower Society, and Willow Westson has designer a cool shirt with “Keepers of the Lands, Skies, and Seas” written on it. —They're tie-dye!

Most volunteer work will be found along the Lunar Coast. Primarily: Halycon Beach, Arcus Cove and Arcus Reef. But Downtown Arcanus' Quill Pillar Shores, the Aether Reserve's Moonview Springs, and any of the parks across Arcanus are all available volunteer locations.

Merchant Town.

Gateway Flea Market 

This activity is eligible for festival redemption.

In the center plaza of Merchant Town, a giant, mysterious tent has appeared seemingly overnight! Instead of the various food stalls and market shops, there now sits a wondrous pavilion called the Gateway Flea Market.

This tent houses brand new stalls full of Aercon selling or trading their random assortment of goods to anyone who may find a home for them. 

While many of of the prices come cheap, many other items may only be acquired through trading specific items that may take hours to find. An Echo dead set on a ware may find themselves embarking on a long and arduous Exchange Quest.

Curiously, in some of these stalls Echoes may come upon strange wares. Instead of the usual bits and bobbles however, what makes these wares so strange is that they may be familiar to the Echoes themselves.

These items range from books and journals, to trinkets, toys, jewelry and clothes, tools, decorations, and other such similar items. As with any item, these come at a price, and some merchants drive a harder bargain than others.

The rule of the game? One man's trash is another man's treasure. 

Be warned if you see one of the Pyrite Pawners triplets! They are all ruthless in their pursuit of unique items to sell in their shop.

Note: The following restrictions apply: The Items can: - Be items that exist in an Echo's native world - Be pulled from any point in time in the Echo's world, regardless of an Echo's current or potential canon points. - Be minor canon items, background items, and major canon items. The items cannot: - Be any belongings found on an Echo's application, current or future. - be weapons or magical in any way. - be eligible for the Tier Four Homeworld Redemption item. - Be larger than a two-foot cube. - Be items that canonically belong to another character or from a world separate to their own. All items redeemed must not serve a largely important purpose. e.g., Bilbo Baggins could not find one of the Ten Rings. These items must be found in either thread or drabble form in order to keep them. In which, a brief description of what the item is, and may be used is required. The thread or drabble must be submitted to the Aevum Marketplace as proof for approval to put on one's Stats page inventory. Requests will be processed from June 22rd - May 3rd.

Notable Legends.

The Golden Moon

The two moons of the Aevum Isles have always held a certain air of mystery to them. Most scholars agree that the moons are a symbol of Ebenos, while the sun represents Ivurie's qualities. As the understanding of the Aether grows, studies have shown that during select periods of time, one Aether may influx so greatly that it reflects upon the other.

One of these select periods is the beginning of summer, in which the Ivurie Aether burgeons so greatly, it reflects in the largest of the two moons, turning it bright golden color. As the light of the golden moon bathes Arcanus in its glow, it can be noted that plants grow much faster than usual, and the wildlife become more active and present in day-to-day lives.

Many speculate that this phenomena is the Aether replenishing itself in all forms of life. There is, after all, no other time of year where Aevum sunflowers glow as they do during the summer nights. Now, residents of Aevum Isles look to the glowing, golden moon and her many stars for glad tidings, good luck, and rejuvenation.

Stay tuned for more information on the Viderenox Observatory.

[acim-ed-ortsac]

Time on the Oro Jackson: 3

You deadpanned when, at the age of 13, you held the terrible duo by the back of their shirts after killing a large praying mantis that attempted to maul the younger ones. The two nine-year-olds had sheepish smiles, Shanks less sincere while Buggy was sweating, as you held them up. “Haha,” Shanks laughed awkwardly. “Great weather we’re having.”

Your lips tugged to a frown while your eyes narrowed at the ginger, “What were you thinking!?”

“Shanks made me! I even told him it was a bad idea!” Buggy defended himself while he waved his hands around.

“You could’ve stopped him, being the other one with a brain cell.” You hissed before turning around and walking back to the crew with the two youngest in tow. “You’re not five, you at least have the common sense to not go in there WITHOUT an adult!”

“But that’s boring!” Shanks whined. “We’re pirates! We’re not scared of anything!”

“You screams of terror said otherwise, Red.”

When you dragged them back, the crew laughed at your disgruntled expression while you hauled them two back on the beach shore. Rayleigh watched amused from his chair while Roger laughed.

“What trouble did they get into now?” The first mate asked, taking a sip of alcohol.

You threw the two kids at Scope, who caught them with ease, before glaring at your mentor. “They had the bright idea to fight a mantis that was thrice their size.”

The bespectacled blonde chuckled before he nudged his captain’s arm, who was on a chair. “See, they get it from you, captain.”

“And is that a bad thing?” Roger asked with his iconic jolly smile on his lips behind his bushy mustache.

“Would be if they keep trying to get themselves killed.” You grumbled while you walked past them.

*_*

Rayleigh knew that Mihawk was different than the typical teen boy, and he meant this in a non-discriminatory way.

It was evident from not only his bounty at a young age, (a damn 70,000,000 belli bounty with the epithet of ‘Hawkeye Demon’), which made the man rage and almost burn down a marine base if he didn’t hold his common sense, but also the way the kid held himself. Mature, too mature for his age. He didn’t have that naive light in his unique eyes but rather a guarded tensity in them. Mihawk’s posture was straight and confident as if he knew that he would win against that bounty hunter from before. And his skill…

Rayleigh knew that the kid would surpass him in the future, with just enough training, he’d have people fearing him and his sword. It was akin to destiny that the young hawk was sure to achieve greatness, as if the heavens had favored the child and decided a path—a course that would bring the child to majesty.

But right now… Rayleigh noticed that the young teen wasn’t beside him, glancing back to see Mihawk staring at a clothing store. Specifically, a black dress for teen girls.

Rayleigh raised a brow before he walked towards his student, “Found something you like?”

Mihawk tilted his head before nodding. An amused smile made its way to the older man’s lips, curious. Usually, the young swordsman would accept anything Rayleigh would buy him, a few months ago it was an almanac of swords and blades that he frequently shared with their other two apprentices and last year was a new sword. But this, this was the very few times that he would ask for something.

Rayleigh looked at the dress his student was eyeing; it was a knee-length dress with the top part more sturdy with flower-designed laces and a belt around it while the skirt poofed out a bit. It seemed to be Mihawk’s style, taking to the more gothic taste.

“Well come on,” Rayleigh pushed the door to the store with the young hawk at his trail. The store owner, a middle-aged woman with incoming wrinkles, greeted the two of them before the kid started picking out the ones he liked. And if Rayleigh didn’t know that Mihawk was an orphan, he would've thought that he was the son of a duke or royalty at least. The kid sure loved his dress shirts and pants. The same goes for his dresses.

By the end of it, Rayleigh was holding two bags of clothing and a very happy Mihawk.

When they got back to the ship, Rayleigh was glad that the crew didn’t question too much Mihawk’s choice of clothing that they brought. They supported him in his comfort and preference. But if the man really thought about it, the kid would’ve been indifferent to their opinions. Another thing that stood out about the boy was that he knew what he wanted.

The first time Mihawk wore the dress, the same dress as the lacy top, Rayleigh couldn’t help but think it fitted the boy. The kid would grow up to be a heartthrob, even if he wasn’t actively seeking said hearts. And Rayleigh wasn’t the only one with that sentiment.

The blush on Shanks's face and the open stare of Buggy were enough to tell, that these two boys' crushes were evident to the crew but Mihawk himself. 

*_*

Shanks, at the age of ten, believes that Mihawk is not human.

Because no human can be this pretty.

When he first gazed upon those eyes of rich color, his first thought as a young six-year-old was ‘Pretty eyes.’ Because those eyes were like the pretty jewels that they would occasionally find on islands.

Another thing was that Mihawk was cool! He knows how to use a sword and he uses it so well! Shanks wants to become at his level, wants to become a swordsman that Mihawk can look at and never turn away. He wants those eyes to shine at him, to see him smile at him, his attention on him and only him!

Sadly, Buggy also wants Mihawk's attention, but not on Shanks’s watch!

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what armins phone looks like

• phone in military time

• argues that it is better for some odd reason

• like okay we get it you want to be different so bad😒

• phone theme is blue

• like a beach/ocean theme

• his phone icons being jellyfish or waves

• and each icon isn’t just blue themed- they’re all blue tinted too

• 100% blue

• big widgets he has spotify, weather, and clock

• that’s it

• he never deletes apps

• he still has among us

• it’s just too much worrkk :(

• only social media he has is instagram and youtube

• argues that instagram reels are just as good and doesn’t need tiktok

• his lock screen is a watercolor painting of the beach or flowers

• blue of course

• on his lock screen he has his shared calendar notifications that he shares with eren and mikasa, spotify, and his battery percentage

• every one in a while he switches out the battery with life 360

• his life 360 that he shares with eren and mikasa

• he organized his home screen once and hasn’t updated it since

• he downloads an app and doesn’t take it off the home screen

• so he has one page thats half filled with random apps

• he has his text on his phone small

• only has a few settings on his control center

• light and dark mode, battery saver, wallet, clock, calculator, screen record, camera, and accessibility

• yk the basics

• on the bottom of his screen in the little tool bar he has messages, phone, safari

• slides down to search for an app

• thinks its easier for some reason

• light mode user

• could be 2 in the morning and he’d be texting the group chat phone all the way lit, and his face so white you could see every feature he has

• password is 6 numbers

• uses spotify

• he always has his bluetooth off because he’s scared it will randomly connect to anything, anywhere

• do not disturb automatically turns on at 10pm

• he’s got to get a good night sleep some how

• put screen time on his apps HIMSELF

• goes on and on about how social media is an addiction

• like yea okay but at least you aren’t doing dr*gs

• he made a voicemail in 7th grade and still hasn’t changed it

• he’s forgotten about it

• h-hi this is armin arlert. if you’re hearing this im probably too busy studying or gaming but i’ll get back with you as soon as possible!

• in his little 7th grade boy voice

• his instagram account is private but he doesn’t post anything or have any highlights so what’s the point?

• his ringtone is the auto one

• but it doesn’t matter because he never has his ringer on

• or his vibrate

• he loses his phone and no one can even call it because it won’t vibrate or ring

• notifications on for his games, messages, duolingo, and his email

• his camera roll is all screenshots from his games, pictures of him with his friends, and scenery

• so many contacts

• has people from group projects in freshman year still in his contacts

• watches streamers

• jerma, charli, sinjin drowning

• has 5 tabs max on safari

• the only thing on his phone he ever clears out

• and his phone tabs

• never leaves any open besides music

• rarely ever on his phone

• screen time is a good 3 hours a day average

• he likes his computer better

• he has a 2 year streak on duolingo

• its either french, german, spanish, or hebrew

• i can see him learning a european language

• has a list in his notes of recipes, movies, books

• does he ever cook, watch, or read any of them?

• no

• but he will some day

• and that’s all that matters

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Salvador to Morro de São Paulo: Brazil’s Best Kept Beach Secrets

When it comes to beach paradises, Brazil never disappoints. From the bustling coastline of Rio to the tranquil sands of Florianópolis, the options are endless. But if you're looking for a hidden gem, the journey from Salvador to Morro de São Paulo offers an enchanting blend of history, culture, and serene beaches. This trip takes you through Brazil's northeastern treasures, giving you a taste of its vibrant charm and breathtaking natural beauty.

Starting in Salvador: A Historic Prelude

Your journey begins in Salvador, the cultural heart of Bahia. Known for its Afro-Brazilian heritage, colonial architecture, and lively energy, this city is the perfect starting point.

Pelourinho Wander through the cobblestone streets of Pelourinho, Salvador’s historic center, where colorful colonial buildings and stunning churches like São Francisco da Bahia await.

Local Flavors Indulge in Bahian delicacies such as acarajé (deep-fried bean fritters) and moqueca (a rich seafood stew) at one of the city’s authentic eateries.

Beaches of Salvador Relax at Praia do Porto da Barra, one of the city’s most iconic beaches, and soak in its lively atmosphere before heading to quieter shores.

The Journey to Morro de São Paulo

From Salvador, a scenic adventure awaits as you travel to Morro de São Paulo, located on the island of Tinharé. Options include:

Catamaran Ferry A direct two-hour ride across the Bahia de Todos os Santos offers stunning ocean views.

Alternative Routes Combine a car, boat, and bus ride for a more budget-friendly and scenic option through Valença.

Discovering Morro de São Paulo’s Beaches

Morro de São Paulo greets you with crystal-clear waters, lush vegetation, and a laid-back vibe. The island’s beaches, conveniently numbered for easy navigation, cater to every kind of traveler.

Primeira Praia (First Beach) Ideal for thrill-seekers, this beach is known for water sports like snorkeling, ziplining, and surfing.

Segunda Praia (Second Beach) The liveliest of the lot, Segunda Praia is lined with vibrant bars, restaurants, and nightlife. Perfect for mingling and dancing to Brazilian beats.

Terceira Praia (Third Beach) A quieter escape, offering charming guesthouses and calm waters ideal for swimming or paddleboarding.

Quarta Praia (Fourth Beach) Known for its serene natural pools, this beach is a haven for relaxation and tranquility.

Activities and Adventures

Beyond the beaches, Morro de São Paulo has a host of activities to keep you engaged.

Boat Tours Hop on a boat tour to explore nearby islands, including Boipeba, another pristine destination.

Hiking Trails Trek to the island’s lighthouse for panoramic views or explore the lush trails through tropical forests.

Marine Life Snorkeling and diving reveal a vibrant underwater world, teeming with marine life.

Where to Stay and Eat

Morro de São Paulo offers accommodations ranging from luxury resorts to cozy pousadas.

Dining: Savor fresh seafood dishes, tropical fruit cocktails, and local specialties such as tapioca pancakes.

Tip: Opt for beachfront stays to enjoy stunning sunrises and easy access to the ocean.

Practical Travel Tips

Best Time to Visit: From September to March for warm weather and fewer crowds.

Packing Essentials: Swimwear, sunscreen, insect repellent, and comfortable footwear.

Getting Around: The island is car-free, so prepare to walk or take a traditional wheelbarrow taxi for your luggage.

Travel Assistance: Tour operators, including Roomchai Limited, can organize seamless travel itineraries, ensuring you make the most of your trip.

Conclusion

From the colonial charm of Salvador to the idyllic shores of Morro de São Paulo, this journey is a true celebration of Brazil’s diverse beauty. Whether you're seeking adventure, culture, or simply a place to unwind, this route promises an unforgettable experience. So, pack your bags and let Brazil’s hidden coastal treasures captivate your heart.

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Discover the Wonders of Iceland: A Complete Travel Guide

Iceland, often called the "Land of Fire and Ice," is a destination like no other. From its dramatic landscapes to its rich culture and unique cuisine, Iceland offers an unforgettable experience for every traveler. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you plan your Icelandic adventure.

Must-See Attractions

1. The Golden Circle One of the most popular tourist routes, the Golden Circle includes three iconic sites: - Þingvellir National Park: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its historical significance and unique geology. - Geysir Hot Springs Area: Home to Strokkur, a geyser that erupts every few minutes.

- Gullfoss Waterfall: A stunning, two-tiered waterfall that will leave you in awe. 2. The Blue Lagoon Relax in the milky blue geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon, a world-renowned spa located near Reykjavík. Book in advance to secure your spot!

3. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon This breathtaking glacial lagoon is filled with floating icebergs. Take a boat tour for an up-close view of this natural wonder.

4. Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach Known for its dramatic basalt columns and roaring Atlantic waves, this beach near Vík is a photographer's dream.

5. Northern Lights If you visit Iceland between September and April, don't miss the chance to see the Aurora Borealis dancing across the sky.

Icelandic Cuisine

Traditional Dishes to Try - Lamb Soup (Kjötsúa): A hearty, traditional Icelandic dish perfect for chilly days. - Plokkfiskur: A comforting fish stew made with cod or haddock. - Skyr: A creamy, protein-rich dairy product often compared to yogurt. - Hákarl: Fermented shark, a dish for the adventurous foodie.

Where to Eat? Reykjavík offers a range of dining options, from cozy cafes to fine dining. Check out: - Dill: Iceland's first Michelin-starred restaurant. - Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur: A famous hot dog stand beloved by locals and visitors alike.

Accommodation

Top Hotels in Iceland - ION Adventure Hotel: A modern, eco-friendly hotel near Thingvellir National Park.

Book a room in ION Hotels: https://buff.ly/4gd2TYw - Hotel Rangá: Perfect for Northern Lights viewing, located in southern Iceland.

Book a room in Hotel Rangá: https://buff.ly/4hdvb6y - Reykjavík Edition: A luxurious option in the heart of the capital.

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Fun Facts About Iceland

- Iceland has no mosquitoes. - The country runs almost entirely on renewable energy. - Icelanders believe in elves; some roads are even rerouted to avoid disturbing their habitats. - Reykjavík is the northernmost capital city in the world.

Travel Tips and Tricks and useful informations

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- Pack Layers: The weather can change quickly, so bring clothing you can layer. - Rent a Car: This is the best way to explore Iceland's natural wonders at your own pace. - Plan Ahead: Popular attractions and accommodations can book up quickly, especially in peak season. - Stay Safe: Always check weather and road conditions before heading out. - Embrace the Local Culture: Learn a few Icelandic phrases and be respectful of nature. Iceland is a land of contrasts and surprises, offering something for every kind of traveler. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural immersion, this enchanting country will exceed your expectations. Happy travels!

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