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Käärijä boyfriend pokedex: the movie
Song translation under the cut
BaĹka - Wilki
(mr. Bodyguard) BaĹka had fine breasts,
(Behm) Ania â style,
(Häärijä) and ZoĹka â something I like.
(Jukka) Ela was a great kisser,
even right after she got married.
(Tommy) I could always count on KaĹka, (* idiom - literally: âwe could steal horses togetherâ)
although I know that she wanted to have her first time with me.
(Etel) Magda â evil,
(Jesse) Jolka could cuddle me to death
(Joost) and Agnieszka was cheating on me.
Chorus:
Beautiful like ships at full sail,
Like galloping horses,
Like the skies above us.
(Bess) Karolina in Hollywood,
(Jaakko) With AĹka it was never the same.
(Allu) Ewelina was ice cold,
(Matti) So I asked out Ala for the night.
(Pekka) I could give anything to Iza,
(Alessandra) same with Ola,
but neither of them wanted to take. (*Ola is a variant of Aleksandra đ)
(Erika) MaĹgorzata â a walking sin,
made me all abashed,
(Bojan) and Monika was okay.
#big thanks to everyone who helped me find the clips over the past few weeks đ§Ąđ§Ąđ§Ą#MMORPF#this is how i celebrate the PL tour announcement đ#käärijä#fanvid#ask to tag#video#rpf summer#bfdex#flashing#(especially the part with ICIP 00:46-00:55)#BaĹka#the song ever#also a kinda mr. lonely compilation at the beginning haha
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Hello everybee~ đ
Once again it is time for me to celebrate the Anniversary of Colony Workshop and look back on everything I've achieved so far. I'm actually a little late posting this but I'm not going to let that stop me!
First of all I would love to say a big Thank You to everyone who's been following my art pages for the past few years. It has been a lot of fun working on these cute bug drawings and I'm really glad I've had a nice reception to my sketchbook pages and other odd bits I post. Your support means a lot to me and it has really helped me to continue working on this WebToon passion project~ đŚ
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And now for the part where I get to toot my horn about everything I've achieved this past year!
In the last year I've definitely put out some of my best quality work. I really feel like I've gotten used to creating and using assets to make better backgrounds quicker, and I've been getting more out of gradients now that I've spent some time learning them.
I have also improved on my WebToons processes noticeably. I learned how to use rulers and got a bit better with vectors, which makes it so much easier to do all the weird panel sizes and text bubbles! I think the switch to mono-colour was a good move too. Especially now that I've figured out how to make it a gradient layer.
I'm always learning new features and techniques with Clip Studio, and it's so satisfying to solve a time saving problem. It feels mad how much more I've learned in the last 4 years, despite feeling like I had a pretty good grip with it then!
Another big success for me this year was selling art at Furcation 23! It was my first time selling at a Dealer's Den so I was quite anxious, but everyone was super friendly and I got to chat a bunch~ A fair few people picked up the special Honeybee Gala prints in the Honeybee frames. To those people- I hope it brings you happiness every day! đ
I'm all set to run a table again later this year, so come say hi if you're there! I'm super looking forward to it but there is much to prepare. I have a pretty good idea of extra things to bring this time- sticker packs, small prints, acrylics. But there's still a lot to do and there's more I want to draw so it might be a bit of a mad rush getting everything done!
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Just a little bit about changes I'm implementing for this next year-
Some of you may have noticed by now that from January I stopped posting my usual monthly newsletter, and this is a decision that I will keep going forward. For the first few years of Colony it seemed like a really good idea to keep a monthly newsletter going so that I could do little recaps on what I had been working on and share my thoughts on how it was all going. However, I kept finding that I didn't always have a huge amount that I was ready to share and when drawing projects ran on over a few months it was causing me a bit of stress and guilt seeing the same thing recurring on my to-do list. Coupled with the time cost of writing a little newsletter every month it started to seem like I was better off drawing instead.
I am definitely trying to gain some confidence with social media and would really like to be comfortable enough dropping small posts with my thoughts every now and then, but for now I want to focus on reducing unnecessary stress and give myself as much drawing time as possible!
I really hope that little updates and WIP posts will be a good way to go. I'm actually pretty bad for forgetting to post things and when I get going with a big project it can end up being the only thing I focus on. I don't really want to trap myself into a routine of forcing myself to post, but I would really like to find a comfy middle ground where I can make a post once or twice a week and boost engagement!
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To sign off this Anniversary Newsletter I'd love to give another big Thank You to you all! The past 4 years of Colony artwork have been amazing and I'm so glad to have a setup to work on my little WebToon. I've really come so far since I started digital drawing in 2010 and it's been amazing to work on something meaningful to myself. I really hope I can keep this energy going and expand my audience as I release more episodes!
Wish me luck! đ
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the reader being a touchy subject in Harry and Olivia's relationship, and after they break up, Harry takes his new girlfriend (y/n) to the dwd premiere. Can you write this, bestie?
Not just a drunken mistake
Thank you so much for the request, it was really fun writing this
Summary:Â You and Harry met on the tour, you grew closer while his relationship with Olivia grew colderÂ
WORD COUNT: 3K
Warnings: mentions of cheating, alcohol, getting drunk,
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And if someone has a request or an idea for a fic, please let me know it would really help.
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The rain patted down the windows of your apartment as you sat on your couch, trying to concentrate on the book in your hand. Normally it wouldnât be a problem but these past few days, your mind was somewhere else. A few days ago, just a day after the tour ended, Harry left to see Olivia in LA and break up with her.
You knew it was a long time coming, with the two of them leading very different lifestyles. While Harry went on tour and was never settled down in one place, Olivia wanted to stay home with her kids, which drew a line between them. She couldnât afford to travel all the time, wanting t to have some stability in her childrenâs lives. Harry of course understood that, but when she started to ask him to drop career opportunities in order to stay at her place for a while, their relationship went significantly downhill.
In May, Harry went back to London for the European leg of LOT but this time, Olivia didnât follow. That was when the two of you met.
Back in 2020, when the talks of a second tour were just rumors, you got asked by Harryâs team to come and help out on the European leg. You wouldnât have a perfectly specific job, but the closest it would get to was an assistant to Harry, Lambert, and the makeup team. âThey need all the hands they can get', was the response of Harryâs manager when he described what your job would include.
You officially met Harry for the first time a few weeks earlier than you shouldâve. Your job was supposed to start with the first show in Glasgow, but then the announcement for One Night Only in London came and they called you to come and help with that one too. Not that you minded, the extra money would be nice and Harryâs team paid generously.
You never worked for a celebrity that big and you didnât know what to expect. You heard from a lot of people that the very famous people were a pain in the ass to work with. They were out of touch with reality, only caring about themselves, money, and their image in the publicâs eyes. You quickly found out that Harry was far from that.
On May 24 at 7 am sharp, you got into the London area where the One night only would take place. You got through the security and looked around the lobby, trying to find someone who would take you to see someone in charge. What you didnât expect to see was Harry Styles himself, leaning against the pillar smiling at you.
He waved over at you and introduced himself with a soft smile. Standing next to him, you felt overdressed. He was wearing grey sweatpants and a pleasing hoodie, with a colorful clip in his hair. You were pretty sure you could go into a bar with your outfit. A black dress with a denim jacket over your shoulders contrasted with his very comfortable look.
You talked for a bit before he led you into a room where you could put down your stuff and pulled you to meet everyone on the team like an excited little puppy.
Since then, you only became closer, maybe even too close. You were in Dublin when you almost took things too far.
The show went great that night. The audience was amazing and the atmosphere in the area was perfect. But you could see that Harry wasnât himself that day. Just before he went to the stage, he called Olivia and they had a big fight on the phone. You didnât know what it was about, but you could see that he was extremely upset. His bottom lip was trembling, hair messy from his fingers tugging at it from frustration and his eyes were blown out, swimming with tears.
His band immediately crowded around him, trying to calm him down. All you wanted to do was hug him but you knew it probably wasnât your place, considering you knew each other for only about 2 months. You were pretty sure he whispered out something about canceling but Sarah and Mitch talked him out of it.
You wanted to talk to him after the show but he immediately left the arena and rushed to his hotel. You were pretty bummed out, mainly because you already missed your after-show talks when you helped him to untangle his earpiece wires from around him.
Sluggishly, you finished all of your work and took a car to the hotel with some makeup artists. You were lucky enough to score a hotel room alone and not with some other people, mainly because they were all very chatty and liked to talk until the early hours of the morning.
You had a quick shower and hopped into the crisp hotel sheets just 30 minutes after you stepped into your hotel room. You were about to take out a book when a loud knock on your door made you jump. You hopped out of the bed and opened the door, just to see Harry in his pajamas and two bottles of wine. You let him in silently and he walked in. He placed the bottles on the bedside table and turned around to face you.
âI got you your favorite,â he nodded towards the bottle and you nodded before you carefully stepped towards him.
âYou want to talk about it?â You sat down on your bed and patted the space beside you.
âJust had an argument with Olivia, did you know I am an incredibly selfish and unattentive boyfriend?â He laid back on the bed and stared up at the ceiling.
âIâm sure she didnât mean that,â you mumbled and laid down beside him and looked up at the ceiling too.
âI know, she was just angry, itâs just getting extremely old, she always says this when I clearly told her that I will most likely prioritize my career in the next year or two,â he sighed out.
âIâm sure you will figure it out, letâs get drunk instead,â you changed the conversation and sat up to take the wine bottles into your hands.
âOkay, that sounds better than anything else right now,â he chuckled and opened up the bottles.
You both got wine drunk that night. Just 3 hours later, both of the bottles were almost gone and you laid in your bed, giggling at some stupid joke Harry thought of at that moment.
âYou are funny, did anyone ever tell you?â You wheezed out, wiping the tears away from your cheeks.
âIâve been told a few times,â Harry answered, also laughing and holding his stomach which hurt from the laughter.
When you stopped laughing, you sat up, taking another sip of the wine, before you plopped back onto the bed.
âThe headache tomorrow is going to be the worst,â you groaned out.
âYeah, donât remind me, Iâm so glad I donât have a show tomorrow, otherwise I would be dead,â Harry chuckled. He turned around to lay on his side, facing you with his whole body.
You started at the ceiling for a few seconds longer, before his stare became too intense.
âDo I have something on my face?â You teased as you turned to look at him.
âNo, just admiring, you have a very beautiful face,â he smiled and swiped his pointer finger against your jaw.
Your whole face went slack with the unexpected touch and your mouth opened up in shock.
âNever really noticed until now,â he continued to praise the way your face looks, the way your body is structured in drunken slurs as he continued to get closer and closer to your face. You only stared up at him paralyzed and not knowing what to do.
If he were single, you wouldâve already jumped his bones. But he wasnât. He was in a relationship and even if it wasnât going very well, you didnât want to be the reason for their break up if they still had a chance to makeup, you didnât want to be a drunken mistake.
âHarry stop, we shouldnât do this,â you pulled back and he immediately sat up.
âI am so sorry (Y/n), I donât know what came over me I didnât want to make you feel uncomfortable,â he apologized frantically as his hands tugged at the roots of his hair.
âNo, donât apologize, Iâm going to be honest with you, I wonât act like I donât have any feelings for you because I do, but itâs not fair to any of us, we are both drunk and I donât want to be your drunken mistake, â you gently took his hand into yours and looked him in the eyes.
He nodded slowly and rubbed his face with the hand you werenât holding.
âIt wouldnât be a drunken mistake, Iâve had these feelings for about a month, but itâs nothing like I ever felt before, and Iâm scared, I donât know what to do,â He looked up at you with a clueless look on his face.
âCome here,â you opened your arms and he crawled over to you, sitting on your lap with his face in your neck.
âHow about we just sleep, we can talk tomorrow,â you hesitantly kissed the side of his head and pulled a blanket over the two of you.
You dreaded the next morning, you were scared that he would tell you that the things he told you werenât true, that it was the alcohol speaking. You were ready for the heartbreak but it never came. You woke up in the same position you fell asleep in, still wrapped up in the blanket cocoon.
You talked. About what happened the night before, about what you felt towards each other, about what you wanted to happen in the future.
After that day, you only got closer, always touching, laughing, and cuddling whenever got the time. At first, you tried to act civil around people but soon stopped caring and acted like a couple even in public. This also caught the attention of fans and paparazzi alike, who captured a picture of the two of you being cozy on a beach in Lisbon a day after the tour ended.
When you finally had some free time, instead of going back to London immediately, you decided to stay in Lisbon for one extra day and enjoy the time you had left together.
You were hanging out at the beach, laying on the scratchy towels you bought in some random souvenir shop, and talked. You didnât even go into the water, you just laid at the beach the whole day, sleeping, reading, and talking.
âCan you get my back please?â You asked and shoved a sunscreen bottle into Harryâs hand. You turned around so your back could face him and untied the back of your top piece of swimsuit.
âWell, you asked nicely so,â Harry teased and poured some sunscreen into his hand, not wanting to shock you by pouring the liquid immediately on your back.
He rubbed the sunscreen into your back and sometimes pinching your sides, making you jump and squeal.
You were so wrapped up in each other you didnât even hear the sound of camera shutters quite close to the place you were sitting at.
It didnât take long for the pictures to appear online, in just a few hours, Harry was trending on Twitter, and tabloids were writing about a âmysterious womanâ and how âHarry is back to his womanizer waysâ. You tried not to get upset, but it was incredibly difficult. You didnât care what they said about you, they constantly put Harry down which was something that bothered you.
You left Lisbon that day and Harry asked you to stay at his place. You agreed, not wanting to be away from him. When you got back to London and Harry turned off the airplane mode, he had countless missed calls from Olivia, probably wanting to know what was going on.
You got to his place and he immediately closed himself in his office and called Olivia. You stayed in the living room, carefully looking over the many photos on his shelves.
It was quiet for about 10 minutes before you heard Harryâs voice arguing from the other room. You knew you shouldnât pry, but you couldnât help yourself. You tiptoed in the direction of his voice until you found yourself standing in front of his closed office door. You didnât have to put your ear to the door to hear what he was saying.
âNo, do you really think I would do that? I know our relationship has been shit for a while but I wouldnât cheat, you know where this conversation is heading, give me 2 days, Iâll come to LA and weâll figure this out, Iâll book my flight when we hang up,â
âOkay, yeah, bye,â He hung up and sighed loudly. You listened to him move around in circles around his office before you found the courage to knock.
âHey, you okay?â You called out softly. Harry nodded wordlessly and looked up at you.
âI need to go to the states, end everything in person and not over the phone, Iâm sorry,â
âHey, donât apologize, I understand, when do you want to leave?â
âAs soon as possible,â
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That was 4 days ago. Because of the time zones, you didnât have much time to talk. This was the longest the two of you went without seeing each other since you first started working together.
You knew he was supposed to come back tonight, but you didnât want to get your hopes up. You tried to focus on many different things, but all you could focus on was the clock hung in Harryâs kitchen.
You sighed defeated, finally giving up and closing the book. You got up from the couch and went into the kitchen to make yourself another cup of tea. You plopped the tea bag into the mug and turned off the boiler when you heard the sound of keys wiggling in the lock of the front door.
You heard Harry come in and close the door behind him. He shrugged off his shoes, and jacket and walked into the kitchen to be greeted by the sight of you sitting on the counter. âHello love,â he greeted and walked closer to you. He found his place between your thighs and kissed your cheek as a greeting.
âHey, how was the flight, are you okay?â
âYeah, I am a single man again,â he chuckled and hopefully looked into your eyes.
âWell, I hope you didnât get used to this title, because I am planning to take it away from you,â You joked and he shook his head before he took your face in his hands and pulled you closer.
âCan I kiss you now? No girlfriend, no wine this time,â He smiled and you nodded.
âPlease do,â you whispered.
Harry leaned in all the way and connected your lips in a soft kiss. Both of you sighed out in relief, finally feeling each otherâs breath closer than ever before.
âBe my girlfriend?â
âSure,â
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âYou know how I told you that I have to go the Donât worry Darling with Olivia?â Harry asked you randomly.
It was just a month before the premiere and he had a red carpet for the movie coming up very soon. When he went to LA, he successfully broke up with Olivia. She too felt that they both wanted something else from the relationship and imagined it very differently.
They broke up peacefully, agreeing to stay friends which didnât make Oliviaâs manager very happy. While they were together, their relationship was highly marketable for the movie. But now, they probably wouldnât even go to the red carpet together.
Her manager saw the Lisbon pictures on Twitter and knew the pair would get together soon. Harry never looked so in love from what heâs seen.
He dragged Harry and his manager into a meeting and suggested that Olivia and Harry fake relationships until the movie premiere. Everyone disagreed but he kept pushing and somehow won.
Now, just a few weeks before the premiere, Harry was more than sure that he wanted to go to the premiere with you. He asked Jeff if he could do something but Jeff didnât know what to do.
âYes I remember, what is it?â You asked, looking up from your computer.
âI wanted to go with you, I got a Gucci dress made for you and it matches my outfit and everything,â
âYou did what?â you gasped out.
âA matching dress,â
âHarry I am flattered but you know we can't go together, you have to go with Olivia,â you sighed.
âI called her last night, to see if I can do anything about it and she also wants to take someone else, so if we both do that, there wonât be any problems,â He explained.
âLook, I would love to go with you, if you get an âokayâ from her and wonât get into trouble, I would love to go,â you replied and Harry grinned at you.
âJust you wait and see. In a month, you will be ready for the premiere,â
âWeâll see about that,â
âWhat did I tell you, I will figure it out,â Harry teased as he looked outside of the car. You on the other hand werenât in the mood for laughing. When you told Harry you would go to the premiere with him, you didnât think he would actually go through with his plan and take you with him.
You could already see the flashing lights from down the street and your breathing quickened. You clasped Harryâs hand in yours as you tried to calm down. Harry looked at you worried.
âBaby if you really donât want to go you donât have to, you can leave with the car and wait for me at home, but it would mean the world to me if you went with me,â He brushed a few out of place pieces of hair in place and stroked your cheek.
âIf I go will you rub my feet? They are already killing me,â
âOf course baby, of course,â Harry kissed your lips gently and looked back outside.
The car slowed down and stopped right in front of the red carpet surrounded by fans, interviewers, and paparazzi.
âReady?â Harry asked
âYes,â
Harry opened the door and the deafening sound of people outside hit you like a truck. He stepped out of the car and turned to face you with his arm stretched out.
You smiled at him, took his hand, and stepped out of the car.
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A/n - I would like to say that I don't have anything against Olivia and I probably showed her as a not really good person in the relationship, it's simply for the fic, which was requested.
Okayy, thank you for reading this, hope you enjoyed and I would also like to thank you for 400 followers, it's incredible, thank you again.
I would also really appreciate your feedback, and reblog, so please... it would make me happy.
Take care <3
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heâs so vogue
Description - you are the journalist for the new Harry Styles December Vogue Issue
A/N - how is everyone doing? hope you enjoy! if you have any requests please feel free to ask. love you all and have a lovely rest of the week!
warnings: swearing
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Being a journalist for Vogue was probably the biggest flex you could ever make.
After 3 years of studying English Literature at Surrey University, you never thought, only a year after, you'd be working as an apprentice at Vogue UK. If it weren't for your Aunty, who worked in the fashion design section at Vogue HQ, then you'd no doubt still be a broke-ass, single, lonely student. Ok, lonely you still were but your job was so full-on that you didn't have time for a relationship.
Two years into your apprenticeship you were promoted to an official member of the team, and then another two years later you got promoted to team leader in your department of journalism, and editing; The Media - or as you like to call it - "The Celeb Goss". You were beyond happy with your job and found such passion in every article your wrote. Whether it be about a new celebrity romance or the collapse of one, you found a way to story-tell in such a meditated way that everyone loved your pieces.
That's why the Harry Styles had requested you to be the one to interview him.
Of course you'd written about A-list celebrities in the past, producing articles on pregnancy rumours, or engagements, or breakups, but you'd never met them before authoring an article. You'd met plenty of D-list celebrities who thought they were mega famous, but if you mentioned their names people would turn around and ask "who?".
This is why interviewing Harry Styles was a massive thing for you.
Not very often did you get to do work out in the field, especially in these covid infested days, but nevertheless it was your favourite part of the job. Getting to meet the people you were writing about was completely refreshing, allowing you to obtain a clearer outlook on which direction to take on your journal piece.
You were asked to go to Stonehenge, where the photoshoot was being filmed, as your office of interview. Even though you'd lived in the UK all your life, you'd never actually been to Stonehenge. It wasn't really on your bucket-list, but it was a pleasure to get to see it all the same.
Being the prepared interviewer you were, you'd prepared an array of questions that you were set on asking Harry. You'd never met him before, but after much googling and youtubing of him prior to meeting him today you would already be confident in saying he's the most brilliant man to ever exist. You were really nervous that you were going to screw this interview up and make a terrible mess in front of Harry Styles.
"Lisa! What if I accidentally say something I shouldn't?" You ran your stressed hands through your hair.
This whole morning had been frantic. It had started off by you waking up late, no thanks to Lisa, your best-friend and co-worker, pressing snooze on the alarm. You wanted to look professional today so you'd put on your best shirt - only to spill coffee down it ten minutes later. So now, you smelt of coffee and were wearing what was left in your wardrobe - and it wasn't much. The only things left clean were a pair of pink corduroy flares and some, pastel coloured, graphic t-shirt to go with it.  Â
"You won't. Stop being so negative." Lisa rolled her eyes, probably fed up with the amount of winging she'd heard from you this morning - and you'd only been awake an hour.
"My outfit is hardly professional either." You huffed, pouring the rest of your, second, coffee down the drain.
"Well I think you look gorgeous." Lisa stated, whilst putting her breakfast bar wrapper in the bin.
You and Lisa were back and forth about you stressing, and such, for about half an hour before you had to leave. You had a great panic about losing your glasses too. You could see without them up close, but for long distance viewing and reading you were practically blind. You were taking Lisa's car, since she didn't think you were emotionally stable enough to drive. Lisa was the creative director on the set, and thank goodness she was so you could at least ramble to someone.
After a two hour drive up from London, you arrived at Stonehenge and it was freezing. Although the sun was out, it did nothing to keep your body heated. The journey up had been nice because you sat in your nicely heated car, chatting away with Lisa and blasting some Harry Styles out of the speaker. You'd made it through the first album, and the second one up to Canyon Moon before reaching your destination.
Upon arriving you could just about, without glasses, make out about 15 other cars, arranged at the bottom of a hill. There was an array of Audis and BMWs, a few Range Rovers, which you placed your bets on one was Harrys, and a green, vintage, Jaguar which was most likely belonging to the fashion editor or something. There was also a modern barn, perched at the foot of the hill, which was where Harry would be getting changed in to his various different outfits.
It took you a moment to register that Lisa had parked and was already clambering out of the car, making you look a little idiotic still blankly staring at the beautiful scenes in front, and around, of you.
But it was still bloody freezing.
You jogged a little to the boot and whipped out your white cardigan. Originally you'd thought that this would've been enough to keep you warm, but now you were starting to think otherwise.
The atmosphere here was amazing. People were rushing around left, right and centre loading, and unloading, various pieces of equipment and clothes. You caught sight of brightly coloured fabrics being carried to and from various places. There were the camera crew, and presumably director, all chatting amongst themselves. The smell of the very fresh air was so lush that you'd forgotten what it smelt like - especially after years in London.
You grabbed your bag from the boot, which had your notes, recording kit and laptop stuffed inside, before locking the car and following Lisa in to the barn.
It was lovely and warm inside - a completely different climate to than the outside. It was as if it was Bali inside and Antarctica outside. Better Bali than Antarctica though.
"Ok. Let's put our stuff down over here and then go find people we need to meet and such." Lisa instructed, you still too in awe of the place to fully comprehend what was going on.
You followed Lisa and you two ended up dropping off your stuff next to some other bags. You took a liking to the purse next to your stuff. Next to your bag, it made yours seem ancient - like it was worth nothing more than a penny. It was luscious and a beautiful baby blue colour. You softly ran your hands over it, finding satisfaction in how smooth and subtle it was.
"Hope you're not planning on stealing that, love." A manly voice appeared from behind you. You whipped around to see who's bag you'd been messing with, and it was just your luck that it was to be Harry Styles'. Of all the people's it could've been it had to be his.Â
Perfect.
He looked dashing. He was in black flares and his iconic 'But daddy i love him', t-shirt, along with a huge green anorak. His hair was prettily clipped back with a pink clip, presumably placed there to gave his curls greater volume. In his hand he had a pink toothbrush and you guessed he'd come back over to put it away in his bag - only to find you caressing it instead.
"Oh - no, no. Not at all. I - uh - I just thought it was beautiful." You stammered over your words, choosing them carefully to try and make you look less like an active criminal.
"Mhm." Harry nodded whilst looking you up and down, most likely judging why a peasant like you, in comparison to him, was touching his expensive property. "Well, I love your flares darlin'." Harry looked down at your trousers, his compliment making you blush a little.
"Thank you. That wasn't professional, and neither is my outfit, I know, and I apologise." You added, because you knew that if your boss knew you turned up today the way you did she would give you a right bollocking - and potentially even fire you.
"Never apologise for flares. You look amazing." Gemma perked up, making you feel more self conscious surrounded by all these other beautiful women. Gemma was in a slouchy, knitted, jumper and basic jeans - no doubt all from shops beyond your budget - and yet she looked like a model fit for the runway for Vogue.
"Okay, sorry." You apologised again, to which you, creepily, got the exact same, stern, look from the Styles siblings at the same time.
"My stylist, Harry, introduced me to big pants. He offered whether I wanted to try a pair of flares, and I was like, 'Flares? That's fucking crazy'!" Harry laughed as he told his story, earning a laugh out of you too. "Now they're my favourite item of clothing. Have a whole wardrobe dedicated to them."
"I wish he was joking." Gemma laughed at her brother and his flare obsession.
"Well you do look handsome in them, so I understand why." Your words rolls off your tongue before you could even comprehend what you were saying. Only after you finished your sentence did you completely intake what you'd just said.
"Good start." Lisa giggled to you, before turning to walk over to the coffee station. It was a help-yourself coffee bar and you knew that you were going to bed at least five cups to get over the last five minutes alone. You'd probably drain the station before letting anyone else have any.
"Oh god." You awkwardly mumbled, not daring to see how weirdly Harry would be looking at you, before walking off outside.
You had spent less than 10 minutes here and yet you'd never felt like a bigger clown. Joining the circus had never been so easy.
The outside wind hit you like a powerful leaf blower, and your hair blew around like crazy - most likely compiling into a birds nest on the top of your head.
Today was supposed to be the start of something great. Your hopes were set on a promotion from your written masterpiece, whilst enjoying the company of one of the most handsome, most lovely, most talented men of this century. Those hopes seemed a little too distant now. They seemed to mock you, as if to laugh at how you ever thought you were going to be any more successful. You'd completely, in more ways than one, made a fool of yourself in front of your interviewee, you were so underdressed, you were caught fondling his Gucci purse and you were still bloody cold.
It all felt too unprofessional for a job where professional was practically the driving force of the company.
You leaned against the barn, taking a deep breath to try and calm yourself. You were a master in over-thinking, but unfortunately that wasn't something you could add to your resumĂŠ. You let your eyes close and the other senses come alive for a few moments. The sounds of distant sheep and the smell of the cold wind were just two of the senses that allowed you to take a step back for a minute, and breathe.
"Thank you." A voice interrupted you from your attempt of quick meditation. You looked to your left and noticed Harry standing there, still in the same outfit as before.
"I'm sorry?" You asked confused, taking a step away from the barn to considerately pay more attention to him.
"Thank you - for saying I look handsome in flares." He repeated, smirking when he added the second part.
"Oh." Was all you could respond, feeling too embarrassed to take the conversation any further. "I shouldâ" You pointed back to the barn, using it as an excuse to leave before yet screwed up anymore.
"Lisa told me you're the interviewer." Harry added, and it only occurred to you that you'd never actually introduced yourself. "So it's lovely to finally meet you Y/N." He stuck out his hand for your to shake, which you did willingly. His hands were a lot softer than you'd expected.
"Ho... You know my name?" You asked surprised.
"Of course. I also know you're the best writer in Vogue right now." He flattered you, which made you blush. You had a feeling he'd make you do that a lot today.
"Sure." You rolled your eyes as you spoke sarcastically.
"Well I chose you for a reason, didn't I?" He rhetorically asked.
"I mean.. I, well.. I don't know?" You stumbled over your words, making yourself look like a larger fool than you did already. Today was just turning out to be exactly what you didn't want it to be. "Sorry."
"Stop apologising. You do it too often." He told you, nearly making you apologise again but he gave you a jokingly stern look, as if he knew what you were going to say, and so you decided otherwise.
"Harry!" You both turned to see there was a man waving towards you both, but specifically to Harry. "Come get changed!" The same man shouted. Harry lifted his thumbs up, as if to signal he'd be there shortly.
Harry turned back to you and noticed you shiver a little.
"I'll start the interview after I come back from the dressing rooms, yeah?" Harry asked, taking off his, khaki green, trench-coat in the process. He handed it to you before you could oblige against it.
"Wait what?" You confusedly looked down at the coat and back up to Harry.
"Gives me a piece of mind knowing my interviewer isn't going to die of hypothermia before actually interviewing me." He smiled, obviously attempting to crack a joke and you have to admit you did laugh.
"Thank you." You say, before he runs off to where he's being called to.
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You'd been sat inside for a little while, waiting for Harry to come back. It gave you time to perfect your questions though.
Thinking up questions to ask Harry had been a challenging task, but one that you'd been fully invested in. You loved creating questions to ask him that were going to get to understand him on a deeper level. He was a very private man, and you completely respected that. If you crossed any boundaries, with the questions you'd ask, you would write them out of the interview. You liked to think you hadn't thought up a question that would make him feel uncomfortable though.
Pissing off Harry would be on another level of shame.
"Coat kept you warm?" Harrys voice disengaged you from your notebook.
"Hm?" You asked then replayed what he'd just asked in your mind. "Oh, yes. Thank you very much." You stood up, from where you'd been perched on the floor, picking up your nearly finished green tea as you did so.
Only when you stood up did it come to your realisation that Harry was now in costume. He was dressed in luxury. Each item looked like it cost more than your rent, and that was saddening. He looked rich and luxurious. To be quite honest, you were finding it rather difficult to take your eyes off him.
"You think the outfit is Vogue enough?" Harry asked, striking a few poses, which made you laugh. It was refreshing to see him act so relaxed and carefree, rather than a stuck-up-prick you knew some celebrities to be.
"Completely. I love it!" You exclaimed, appreciating the twirl he did for you.
He was wearing a kilt-like skirt and he looked beyond beautiful in it. Fuck toxic masculinity. Fuck being a manly man - like what does that even mean? Harry was embracing gender fluidity and experimenting the ways in which there was no definitive line between men and women's clothes anymore, and you thought it was marvellous. Revolutionary, for times as politically and socially troubled as these.
You started removing the coat in attempt to give it back to him, but he refrained you from doing so by holding on to your forearm.
"Keep it. I thought we could go outside to start the interview, so you'll be needing that." Harry told you, and you agreed - however reluctantly that was. You couldn't really complain though, because the coat did kept you warm and, what's better, it smelt divine - just like you'd imagine Harry to smell.
"Okay. Thank you. Do you want to go now?" You asked hesitantly, not knowing whether he was busy for someone else right now.
"Whenever you're ready, love." He answered, making you feel more relaxed. He was going at your pace and was making you feel settled - he was even more of a gentleman than people described him to be.
The two of you had walked around the backside of the barn in silence, enjoying the comfort of each other's presence. Well, at least you were. It was a blessing no one was back here. It was just you, Harry and the scenery that surrounded Stonehenge.
You approached a bench and you plopped yourself down on one end, whilst Harry sat on the other. He respected the fact that there was a pandemic going on, and didn't want to make you uncomfortable in any way. You still had your mask on, so Harry had taken that as you were very conscious about the virus - which he admired.
You pulled out your glasses, from the depths of one of the coat pockets, and placed them on your face, probably making yourself look even geekier than you already felt. Today was just one of those days you wished you had good eyes...
You opened your spent notebook, musty pages practically falling apart, and turned to the section of questions you needed for that interview. You were so nervous already and you hadn't even asked anything yet, all because of the previous interactions with Harry today. Your shaky hands shuffled through the pages and you cursed under your breath when you struggled to find what you needed.
"Shoot. Come on." You mumbled quietly under your breath, hoping it would make this terrible situation end faster. You mustn't have been as quiet as you thought though.
"Y/N." Harry's name broke through your clouded mind of self-disappointment.
You looked up at him to see him softly smiling at you, blowing all worries away from you away with the wind. "Yes?" You timidly asked, pushing your wind-swept hair out of glasses - where it'd gotten caught.
"Youâre alright, love. You don't have to be professional around me, alright? We're just two strangers having a conversation, to get to know each other, okay?" If his words didn't calm you enough, the soothing sound of his husky voice certainly did.
"But that would mean you asking me stuff too?" You replied, confused at his implications of the phrasing 'getting to know each other'.
"Mhm." Harry nodded his head.
"Oh I don't know Mr Styles, i'm not a very interesting person." You answered as if it were the most obvious thing in the world, pushing your glasses back up the bridge of your nose from where they'd fallen.
"I refuse to believe that." Harry chuckled, making a quick smile appear on your face. "And please call me Harry. Just Harry." He begged, obviously finding it weird you calling him by his professional title. All you wanted, ever, was for your interviewee's to feel comfortable and safe, so if Harry wanted you to call him Harry then so be it.
"Ok, Harry," you sarcastically said, earning a shake of the head on his behalf, "you can ask me a few questions throughout the day." You told him, but you knew he'd struggle to find even two questions when he realises how bland you are.
"Does that mean you only get to ask me a few as well?" Harry smirked, already knowing the answer to that question. Unlike Harry, you had to write an article about today when you got home and so he knew that you'd have to dig as much dirt as possible from him.
"No, sorry. I don't particularly want to lose my job." You paused to look down at your notes, squinting a little as you did to see better. "Okay. Tell me your experience with corona virus."
"Sorry I didn't quite catch that, love." Harry apologised, leaning in slightly to see if he could hear you a second time around.
"Sorry." You looked down to fiddle with your fingers - a habit you'd undertaken when you're embarrassed. "Um..," you cleared your throat, "would you mind if I took off my mask?"
Your timid voice sent tingle down Harrys spine. He didn't think anyone could ever be this sweet. "Not at all, âcourse you can." He replied, again, wanting to make you feel as comfortable as possible.
You hesitantly took off your face mask, feeling like you were in some dramatic movie where they face revealed someone. You kind of liked having the mask on, because, for one, it kept you warm, and for two, you were a little self conscious with how you looked compared to all the other women here today. You shoved the mask in your pocket, with trembling fingers, before looking back down to your notes.
"Woah." You heard Harrys voice being mumbled under the wind. You eyes shot up to his and you noticed him staring right back at you.
"W-what? Is my acne playing up? I knew I should'veâ" You self-consciously run your hands over the areas you know you got acne. The masks really didn't help when it came to skin care.
"Hey, stop. No. You just... You look beautiful." Harry complimented you, and a roaring blush arose on to your cheeks. You'd never been called beautiful before, and so you were taking the compliment like such a 13-year old.
"Oh, uh, thank you." You awkwardly answered, not really having any other words come to mind in that moment. Harry chuckled under his breath, still keeping eyes on you for some reason.
"Would you mind repeating your last question, I didn't quite catch it?" Harry asked politely.
"Sure. Um, tell me how you've experienced corona virus." You repeated for him, gripping ahold of your pen to start copying what he says and pressing start on your recording device in case you needed it later.
"Well, it's been tedious that's for sure. However, I just want people to be safe and for life to return back to normal, so therefore i've been very MIA for a lot of the time. Keeping to myself mostly. I only went out for hikes or bike rides. All my meetings were online, so it's been very lonely." Harry kept eye contact with your figure the entire time, and if it weren't for you concentrating on writing what he was saying then you'd probably melt away under his gaze.
For such soft eyes he sure was intimidating.
"I presume the loneliness sent you crazy at times." You laughed, because you sure felt that way through lockdown. Curse being single.
"You have no idea." Harry laughed along with you, making you, slowly, feel more at ease.
"Actually, you'd be surprised." You looked at him unsure, before returning down to your notebook.
"Okay then, first question from me," Harrys words made your head shoot up, "How can someone as amazing as yourself be lonely?" He asked and you made a mental tally of how many questions he'd asked.
"Could ask you the very same question, Harry." You slyly replied, avoiding the question by answering with another question. It was a tactic you'd learnt, throughout your years of journalism, when you wanted to dismiss something .
"That's cheating." Harry pointed at you and raised his eyebrows, but you couldn't take your eyes off the big, cheeky, smile perched on his face. You shrugged you're shoulders in defence and returned to your questions. "But you did just call me amazing, so I think i'll let it slide this one time." You blushed, again, when you understood what he meant.
He was amazing though - that was the truth.
"You were in L.A. for the majority of quarantine, am I right to say?" You already knew the answer but your manager had just wanted confirmation.
"Yeah, but L.A. feels like holiday, whereas London feels like home." He answered, which you appreciated. He hasn't got lost in the way that Hollywood could let people. He'd stayed grounded.
"So what did you entertain yourself with during quarantine?" You asked curiously, slightly side-tracking from your pre-written questions - just because you were intrigued (nosey).
"Not much, not to be boring. I ate a lot of bread. I worked out pretty much every day. I wrote quite a bit actually." He used his fingers to pinch his bottom lip, something you'd noticed he did in interviews.
"Does that mean a new album on the way?" Your inner fangirl was screaming at the thought of HS3.
"Can neither confirm nor deny." Harry smirked to himself, like the cheeky bugger he is.
"That's a yes then." You joked, pretending to write it down in your notes.
"You're impossible, you." Harry laughed and shook his head. It made you feel all funny the way you could make him smile like that. You were the source of his happiness for just that moment, and that was enough to make you feel happy for a lifetime - not that he felt the same.
"Next question," you stated, moving swiftly on because you knew you had limited time, "How's your experience with Vogue been so far?"
"Wonderful. Everyone has been so welcoming and that makes it so much easier for me to have fun. It's daunting going at things alone, but i'm getting slowly used to it now." Harry sniffled a little, probably due to the freezing cold weather here.
"Must be strange, not having four best friends around you, all the time, anymore." You stated rather than asked him, sure that he was missing his bandmates. I mean, you were - so he definitely would be.
"Brothers." Harry replied, making you look up at him confused.
"I'm sorry?" You asked, giving him your full attention.
"You said four best friends. Well, actually they're my brothers." His words actually caused a rift in your heart. You could feel it being pulled apart and torn in to two. If you wrote this in to the magazine the fans would have a worldwide passing-away-party.
"Harry." You said softly, slightly tearing up at his words. "God, I swear i'm not normally this emotional." You chest your throat and try to establish your dignity - however there wasn't that much left anymore.
"Oh shut up." Harry looked away obviously trying to hide the fact that he was tearing up too. You laughed at him but didn't draw any more attention to it than you guessed he would've wanted.
"They mean a lot to you then?" You asked, hopefully not treading on any unwanted territories.
"Much more than a lot, yeah." Harry nodded his head, turning it back to face you. He could tell this conversation was now off-the-record because of your closed notebook, your undivided attention towards him and the fact youâd turned off the recording device. He liked being able to look at you, rather than the top of your head. He swore you were the prettiest girl he'd ever seen.
"You still see them often?"Â
"Not as often as i'd like. Niall did come around the other week to drop off some old guitars he didn't want anymore, and then we ended up playing around with some music for a bit." He admitted, which stitched your heart back together.
"So does that mean a Narry collab?" You teased, biting your bottom lip in anticipation.
"Narry? You so are a directioner." He laughed along with you.
"And you just avoided my question, therefore there is a song out there written only by you and Niall." You concluded, which shut him up.
This conversation was going a lot better than expected. Certainly a lot better than earlier. You will be permanently scarred by the way you spoke to him and handled his belongings. It was going to haunt you forever - and yet he'd forget about it by tomorrow. Or maybe he wouldn't, which is why you felt the need to apologise.
"Harry?" You asked, clearly indicating this was still a conversation away from the interview.
"Yes Y/N?" He watched you intently, listening to your every word.
"I, um, just wanted to apologise for my behaviour earlier. I was just really nervous to meet you, and to be honest still am. I didn't mean to touch your stuff without your consent and I certainly didn't mean to make you uncomfortable with any of my comments. So, i'm sorry. I can only imagine the awful, yet true, things you must think of me." You rambled really quickly, that you were uncertain whether Harry even caught one word of what you'd says.
"Do you know why I asked for you to interview me Y/N?" Harry asked, which wasn't the first thing you expected him to say after your apology.
"No. I...well Lisa told me it was because I can write well or something." You suggested, not wanting to sound egotistical.
"I mean you do write perfectly, but no." You were intrigued now. "I asked for you because I, and this is not for your magazine, have a secret - but not-so-secret - crush on you." This time it was Harrys turn to blush.
"Harry... you don't have to say that toâ"
"I'm not saying it for anything. I sincerely think you are the most delightful, most prettiest, most fucking sweetest person i've ever met." Harry exclaimed, which you were taken aback by. Never, ever, did you think that Harry Styles would proclaim his likeness towards you. Ever.
"Harry don't mess with me, please." You shyly spoke, tilting your head down in disbelief that the Harry Styles was smitten about you.
He shuffled along the bench, stopping a little way from you but close enough to reach out for you. Your heartbeat increased when you noticed his hand move closer towards you. It didn't stop till he reached your face. He took his time, courteously, pushing your hair behind your ear before removing you of your glasses. He held the right-eye frame and slowly pulled the glasses off your face.
Once he'd successfully taken them off he folded them up and placed them alongside your closed notebook.
"Can see those pretty eyes now." He whispered quietly, but loud enough for you to hear.
"Don't lie. They're so dull." You mumbled, lifting your head up slightly. His face was still away from you.
"Not to me they're not." He retaliated, looking deep into your eyes as you did his. "I hate this corona virus."
"Why?" His words were so out of the blue sometimes, it gave you whiplash.
"Because I can't be as near to you as I want to be." Harry told you. And yeah, you hated corona too. It was getting a little laborious now.
"Smooth, Styles." You chuckled. You wondered how many new and weird pick-up lines could be made from covid.Â
"I know." He winked, which honestly would have made you throw up if it were any other man on the planet. Somehow, though, Harry just made it seem attractive - along with every other thing that man ever did. "After this, would you like to come back to my house for a cuppa tea?" He asked sweetly, like a five year old asking whether you wanted to play together.
"Okay. Lisa was my ride though." You said more to yourself than anything else, debating on how you'd even get to Harrys. Uber? Taxi? Lisa? Walk?
"I'll drive us, it's fine. I have to drop Gem off, but i'd be more than happy to chauffeur you." Harry kindly offered, to which you were internally screaming about. You were literally, and metaphorically, having a field-day with all this Harry content and interview.
"Are you sure? I don't want to be a burden." You question politely, not wanting to overstep any boundaries - especially in these covid infested times.
"Of course. I wouldn't have offered otherwise." He protested, waving his hand at if to say it was no bother. You were already trying to work out, in your head, how much petrol money you were going to owe him.
"Then i'd be honoured to have a brew with you Harry." You giggled at how cringe you were being, even if this was just your normal self speaking.
"Great." Harry genuinely smiled, teeth and all. "My shoot should take a couple of hours, but feel free to continue to write and journal. I'm looking forward to reading this particular article." He winked at you before standing up.
"Wonder why?" You sarcastically asked, knowing full-well it was due to his exposure of his own feelings towards you. Even though you'd never says anything back you were quite in agreement on how you felt about him, like he did you. He would be a narcissist to say he knew you liked him the same, out loud, but he knew. And you knew that he knew.
"Wonder why indeed." He gave you one last smile before he'd disappeared for the rest of the afternoon, leaving you to digest and relive the past half an hour or so.
Being Harry Styles' crush was probably the biggest flex you could ever make.
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After Harry had finished up his shoot he was quick to come find you again.
You'd watched parts of his shoot and he looked magnificent. There wasn't a good enough word to describe how amazing he looked. Harry, his stylist, was probably the best stylist out there. His fashion choices were unmatched and you wanted him to be yours. You were not rich enough nor fashionable enough, ironic for working in a a fashion company, to hire a stylist, but you would if you could.
You were so proud to see what he was achieving now as the person that he was. Harry was just being Harry, without the devilish control of shitty managements or ridiculous amounts of PR stunts. Harry was more free than ever, and it definitely showed just how much he was enjoying it.
You were certain that this Vogue magazine would break the internet - his fans were good at doing that. This could be a turning point for many people, with their outdated and ignorant views. There was no room for people with racist or homophobic or transphobic or xenophobic - and the list does go on - views anymore.
You were waiting by the front door of the barn, to catch Harry as he walked past. You caught sight of him in a white robe, presumably to get changed back into his everyday clothes. He looked really pretty in the robe - very domestic actually.
Today had been a good day.
Harry asked you to send over the more specific Vogue questions to him via email, so he could devote more time in to answering them in a lot more depth. You thought he meant you'd be sending them to some PA in his team, but you were shocked to understand he'd given you his personal email.
People were walking back to their cars and packing away the filming kit. You saw Lisa and the director talking to one another, no doubt discussing some in-work gossip.
"You ready?" Harrys voice reminded you that you'd been waiting for him. You looked to see he was back in the same clothes as this morning, only this time without his coat.
"Here?" You offered, having him over the coat once again but he declined.
"Looks better on you anyways." He winked at you, before walking through the car park and to his car. You were very surprised when you found out Harry was the one to own the green Jaguar. You assumed all celebrities drove the Range Rover, but no. The vintage car added to Harrys immaculate vibe and just made him that little bit more hot.
Harry properly introduced you to Gemma, who was equally as lovely as Harry. They were both amazing people and they were crazily alike. From the way they looked, down to the way they phrased their words, they were mistakingly twins. Gemma explained how Anne, their mum, didn't know they were doing this photoshoot and that it was going to be a surprise, which you thought was so cute.
Gemma spilt a lot of gossip on Harry, to which he got very embarrassed over. You learnt that Harrys first word was Cat. You learnt that Harry is godfather to multiple children, which you found heartwarming. You learnt Harry used to be a baker - which was something he elaborated on for a good half an hour. Harry was just a fountain of memories and Gemma was the one sharing them all with you.
The drive back to London was relaxed. You sat in the back, listening to Harry and Gemma pointlessly argue whilst an Arctic Monkeys album played in the background. You forgot that people like Harry drove, and listened to music, just like other regular people. You often misplaced celebrities in society, thinking they had everything done for them but in reality that (often) wasn't the case - at least not for Harry.
Gemma was dropped off quickly before Harry drove to his. It was no surprise that the Styles siblings didn't live too far away from each other. Harrys house was beautiful. Bigger than anything you could ever dream of buying. It was a palace compared to your cupboard-sized house. You were unbelievably jealous. He gave you the tour of the house, showing you where the toilets were, and even his panic room if necessary.
You migrated to the kitchen for a bit, talking about anything and everything. Getting to know the minuscule pieces of information that no-one else was trusted with, made you feel special. Harry made you feel special - even if he weren't meaning to.
Every moment held a spark. Every touch set off a firework. Every laugh was an electric burst. He made you feel so alive.
"We can go to the living room after this has boiled." Harry said, pointing towards the streaming kettle. He wanted to show off his fancy tea collection he had, and let you have a try if you wanted to. Harry was boring and chose the basic green tea, but, after much deliberation, you chose the cranberry green tea. It intrigued you and it sounded delicious.
"Why the extensive tea collection?" Not even you, a certified caffeine addict, had this much tea in your house. Coffee was a different story and one in which you didn't want to talk about.
"They help me with my meditation." He took the teabags and placed them in his glass mugs. They had a delicate Gucci stamp on them, and you just imagined that they probably worth the same amount as your daily salary.
"You meditate?" You were slightly surprised that he did.
"I try to yeah." Harry nodded, focusing on pouring in the boiling water into the mugs. "I've got very tight hamstrings and so it helps if I meditate twice a day."
Harry finished making the tea, in the light-filled kitchen, before showing you around to the open-lounge area. Everything was modern and chic. It was exactly how you imagined it, but better. The open, red-brick, wall was a beautiful feature and one that you were a whore for! It reminded you of New York and the memories you'd made there one summer.
The sofa was a beautiful velvet, green, sofa. It was soft and gentle, a lot like Harry when you thought about it. The whole house was an architectural masterpiece and you'd be lying if you said you weren't jealous. You sat on one end and Harry went to go and sit on the other end.
"I don't bite you know?" You joked, self-consciously wondering whether he didn't want to be sat near you.
"I know, I just don't want to step on any of your covid boundaries - which is perfectly fine by the way." He added, apprehensively taking the spot next to you.
"No, not at all." You ushered him to sit next to you, as you took a sip from your steaming hot cup of fruity tea. "If I smell though, do tell me!"
"Yeah, you smell bloody awful!" Harry sarcastically remarked, but laughing afterwards to assure you he was joking. The atmosphere went quiet for a minute, only the sounds of passing cars and deep breaths being heard.
"Y/N can I ask you something?" Harry turned the tone of the conversation. It sounded like he wanted to be more serious than you two were being beforehand.
"Anything." You encouraged him to continue. You placed the cup of tea down on the table, deciding it was too hot to drink right now, and gave him your full attention.
"Do you believe in love at first sight?" Harry questioned. You didn't think you'd be having a conversation this intense - especially if you had different opinions - on your first day of knowing each other, but here you were.
"I believe you can love someone at first sight. I don't believe you can be in love with someone at first sight. Why?" You were curious as to how his brain had journeyed to this particular topic. You'd never really had this conversation with anyone before, mainly because you were unaware of the true power, and meaning, of love.
"It uh... It doesn't matter." Harry shook his head and you could tell by his body language that he was shutting you out. Maybe you'd made him uncomfortable.
"Sorry I didn't mean toâ"
"No, no. Please don't apologise. It's just - I like you a lot more than you may think." Harry shyly told you, which made you all soft inside. He was being vulnerable and that was something you admired in a partner. You didn't just need love, affection and trust in a relationship. No. You needed vulnerability and heartbreak too, and Harry was revealing that part of him to you.
"I like you a lot more than you think too." You repeated, not because you felt bad for him but because you truly did like him a whole lot. Love was a weird yet wonderful thing, and if you were to hazard a guess you'd say you loved Harry.Â
You couldn't wait to be in love with him.
"Does that mean I get to crown you my girlfriend?" Harry excitedly asked. Harry happy was something that should be made a constant, and you were more than happy to be in control of that.
"At least take me out first." You bargained, wishing for nothing more than to go on a date with Harry. Where you'd go, you had no idea. Everything was closed right now and there was still the chance of becoming sick with corona, but no doubt Harry would think of something not only clever, but special.
Of course you'd love to be Harrys girlfriend. However, you wanted one more, official, opportunity to really get to know him - unprofessionally. You wanted to make sure that you knew, and he knew, that you wanted to be with him because he was the charming Harry you've come to love, not because he was Harry Styles.
"So you're allowing me to take you on a date?" Harry smirked like a little child, your heart fluttering at how excited he was to be able to treat you to dinner.
"Yes, Harry. Yes I am." You answered sweetly, offering him the cutest smile you could.
You can't believe what a turn of events today has been. You've gone from nearly writing yourself on Harrys enemy list to writing yourself on to his 'people he's dated' list. Who knows what the future would offer you. At the start of the day you had wished this whole day to end and for the ground to just swallow you up, now you never wanted it to end. It was too perfect to be true and yet it was.
Harry was the most wonderful human to exist and you were beyond surprised to be the one to catch his attention. You didn't understand why you were so special, but it was nice to feel like this for a change. It was nice to feel wanted.
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A few months later and you were officially Harrys girlfriend.
It had been such a crazy few months. Harry religiously took you out on dates every week. Whether it be to grab a hotdog at a local diner, a coffee from a quaint cafe, a walk in Hyde Park or a late-night drive around London - which normally ended up with you falling asleep before you could make it back to yours. On sleepless jet-lagged nights he'll still drive through London's quiet streets, seeing neighborhoods in a new way, just as an excuse to spend time with you.
Harry often stayed over at yours. Even though you looked like you lived in a shoebox compared to Harry, he liked it. He liked the subtly and normality of it all. He wanted your life to remain as normal as possible and, apart from the occasional paparazzi incident, it did. You never had anything to complain about. Of course the online bullying created emotional wounds, at the start of your relationship, but it was nothing that Harry couldn't repair with a bit of love.
Lisa has nominated herself to be maid-of-honour when the day comes - if the day comes. Harry has already pinky sworn that you are it for him. The one, as some may say. You were utterly flattered, but you certainly unsure of what the future help for you both.
You loved Harry, you do love Harry and you will forever always love Harry.
It was ridiculous to think that all this stemmed from you working at Vogue. From you studying English Literature in a city away from London. From you dedicating you extra hours gaining work experience and money to be able get in and afford university. So many moments in life have you stopped and said 'i wish i hadn't have done that', but now you were convinced that they were the best things to have happened to you - because they lead you, all, to Harry.
And, being Harry Styles girlfriend was probably the biggest flex you could ever make.
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hi!! adore your work love. could you maybe do smth where stark!reader has to get her wisdom teeth out but HATES the dentist so she brings her boyf peter and her dad w her?? and then when they get home the avengers are all waiting with like comical amounts of flowers and stuffed animals and then reader says some funny shiii and thor thinks sheâs like dying lol. idk if that made sense but iâm getting my wisdom teeth out soon and iâm scaredđ thank u so so much love u babe
pairing: peter parker x stark!reader
a/n: tysm lovely :,) i rushed through this like my life depended on it, but i hope iâm not too late. either way, i hope youâre okay! itâs frightening but those bad boys gotta go because we donât need that kind of energy in our lives. enjoy x
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wisdom teeth? more like wisdoom
y/n has to get her wisdom teeth removed and itâs the singular most dreadful thing sheâs ever had to do, which says a lot because her dad is tony richling stark
doing dreadful things she doesnât want to do but still somehow end up doing just because she can is a personality trait at this point
no one really makes a big deal out of it since ~death~ is part of their job description, but y/n is terrified
and when a stark is terrified the only thing that will keep them one step from insanity is researching the hell out of it
that information will be info dumped into every conversation for the next few weeks leading up to the appointment
ây/n you need anything from the store?â "no thanks, did you know the side effects of getting your wisdom teeth out include â¨sudden death or blood clots⨠thoâ ââŚâŚ..i have a coupon?â
the day of the appointment, peter comes along and literally doesnât let go of y/nâs hand. he keeps touching her to let her know that heâs there and itâs so. adorable
he would rest his hand on her knee, gently stroke her back while holding her, or just play with her hair
happy drops them off and heâs too Cool⢠for emotions but he knows y/nâs a wreck, so he just fist bumps her with a single nod and she almost breaks down bc itâs really affectionate
y/n is sitting in the dentist chair and genuinely nothing is happening yet, but sheâs squeezing peterâs hand like itâs a sponge
peter might have a high pain tolerance but heâs in pain pain and he prays that his hand wonât just explode on him
the dentist notices how peter tries to keep it together and chuckles
âyou okay there, son?â âyea itâs fine, had a better time when a building fell on me tho hahaâ âpardon?â âoh i mean i didnât have a good time, i just had a better timeâ
because y/n is running Anxious Townâ˘, the dentist gives her a sedative to help her relaxÂ
plus, an injection of local anaesthetic to numb the tooth and surrounding area
she doesnât feel anything and itâs GREAT
the procedure is quicker than expected and now the real fun begins
she tries to walk but she falls down so peter scoops her up bridal style and happy stays glued at her side
y/n doesnât mind although she literally doesnât recognise them and theyâre practically strangers to her
but girly sees an opportunity and tries to flirt with peter bc why wouldnât she
âyouâre prettyâ *blushes* âwhy thanksâ âyou should let your girlfriend knowâ âi should let her know iâm pretty?â âso you do have a gf? :(â âyea itâs youâ â:)â
they stop for gas and peter goes in to get some water for y/n, and in her infinite wisdom, she decides itâs burger time
her mouth is completely numb and sheâs practically leaving a trail of drool behind her, but sheâd kill for a burger right now
so she wobbles around aimlessly for an hour on some random parking lot as if the ground might just magically open up like a rabbit hole and lead her to five guys
sheâs going places. not back to the car. definitely not five guys. theyâre closed. but places
peter finally finds her and heâs drenched from head to toe in sweat. he doEsnâT wAnt tO tALk abOut iT tho so she lets him take her to subway instead
normally, she would know that peterâs usual subway order is bread-lettuce-jalapeĂąo
but in her drugged-up state, it had simply slipped her mind so now sheâs staring at him like heâd just murdered someone right in front of her
âthat- thatâs your order?? no meat or anything just bread, lettuce, and a little spice?â
meanwhile at the compound, sam and steve are ordering everyone around bc they want to decorate this place before y/n gets home to surprise her
they take it very seriously too. theyâve watched like one HGTV show and said itâs our time
they finally get home and tony gives y/n a big hug, asking her what took so long
happy tells him that she was keen on getting burgers bc apparently someone has taught her that stressful times call for ~cheeseburgers~
he proceeds to look at tony with a pointed look
tony just shrugs and goes âshe was a problem child. we donât mention her dark pastâ
sheâs swaying on the spot and keeps grinning like a fool and thor just stares at her weirdly before elbowing bruce and whispering loudly,
âwhatâs wrong with her? is she dying? should i start collecting leaves, i know this remedyâ"
no one can tell if y/n is just happy to see the newly decorated home or if sheâs just delighted to see everyone but then she goes around hugging the entire team
she doesnât even acknowledge the sky-high pile of teddy bears and flowers everywhere bc sheâs just squeezing everybody
y/n is so high, she just starts to spill all of her feelings about everyone and theyâre already so overwhelmed by the hug chain they canât take this too
âwanda i just want you to know that youâre like my big sister and youâre always taking care of me and i know you and vision are just going to make such good parents one dayâ
âbucky you absolute PRICK, you FIEND, youâre the best chess player ever and thatâll never change and i wouldnât be good without you, i hate to say it but you deserve happiness even after you made me lose five times in a row yesterdayâ
âdad, youâre so strong and smart, even though weâre like never on the same page, youâre always along for the ride, i want to be like you when i grow up, i swear iâm gonna try to be as good to the avengers as you were to usâ âaww- wait makes you think i'll be the first to dieâ
ânat youâre such a bitch about your protein shakes but youâre my best friend and i wouldnât have it any other way, you can try out as many make up looks on me as you wantâ
âbruce, brucey, i would live with you in your lab for the rest of my days if i had to, whenever you ask me to hand you stuff i feel useful and importantâ
âlauraâs way out of your league clint i have no idea how the fuck you got her but donât lose her and i want to be your next childâs godmotherâ
âsteveâŚweâre your family now. weâre always gonna be your family now. okay?â
âloki youâre not fooling anyone with your attitude, we all know youâre part of the family, you were just misunderstood and messed up bc of your dadâFUCK him by the wayâbut i realised everyone deserves as many chances as they need because of youâ
âsam i would genuinely kill anyone who wronged you, even if they cut you in line at the grocery store, i would knife them no hesitationâ
âthor, you poor golden retriever have been through so much, on my way here i made a wish on an eyelash for you bc you deserve better, your postcards always make my day, love youâ
she mumbles something to peter that no one else can hear but he blushes and chokes back a sob
y/n orders hot soup and bucky brings it to her but before he even has time to react peter drops everything and ZOOMS across the room in .3 seconds
he barrels into bucky so hard they both go flying, but peter just smoothly rolls out of it and onto his feet like some kind of super ninja
âDUDE WHAT THE HELLâ âđ y/n is not supposed to drink hot liquids đ â
all of this happens in mere seconds but sam has filmed it all and now slow mo clips go viral online of some mysterious kid knocking over the winter soldier
y/nâs a little in and out after that, but when she fully regains consciousness, sheâs on a pile of blankets, surrounded by the team on the floor <3
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let me know if this is actually comforting lmao stay hydrated pals
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Our Life Snippet - Spoiling Dinner
So... been a while since I shared a slice of my fan novelization of Our Life: Beginnings and Always, hasnât it? A whole month in fact. Yikes! Donât worry, Iâm still working on it, just, ya know, chronic illness. Iâve been getting less spoons to work with these past few weeks. Donât be surprised if the next clip takes another month to appear.
Anyhoo, onto the clip itself. I figure why not show off some more drama from Step 2? It was referenced in the Adrift snippet that Jamie chose their thirteenth summer to be the time to reveal the big deal Cliff offered her to Cove, so I figured why not give a peek at that? So hereâs another slice of Step 2â˛s moment, Dinner.
As always, thank you to everyone who enjoys reading my work and giving me such lovely feedback, especially the gameâs lovely creators @gb-patch. I canât thank you all enough for encouraging me to keep working on this self-indulgent little fan project.
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Despite the fact that Cove and Elizabeth had never been friends, and it was rare they even really got along, it was always interesting to see and hear about how Jamie interacted with her big sister. The relationship Jamie and Elizabeth had was always something he could never quite get a grasp on.
âI canât even imagine what itâd be like to have a sibling,â he admitted after a moment.
Jamie took some time to give serious thought to that statement. It was a tricky thing to explain to someone without a point of reference. A sibling relationship wasnât anything like a parental one, and it wasnât really like making friends with a kid who just happened to live in the same house either.
It was also hard for Jamie to want to touch on a topic that would bring the mood down. Still, Cove did remind her recently that he wanted to listen to her problemsâŚ
âItâs complicated,â Jamie eventually concluded. She took her time to choose her words with care as she focused her gaze on the tank again, though she didnât really watch the fish this time. âI love Elizabeth, and when we were really little, we were best friends. Then she started making friends at school like Shiloh and, well⌠Itâs just over time, I guess we just grew apart. Sheâs still a lot of fun to be around, but only when she wants to be there.â Her voice quieted a little. âBut now, she barely feels like hanging out with me.â
Cove couldnât think of how to respond right away as he grew aware of the melancholy that had settled over his best friend. He knew Jamie and Elizabeth didnât spend all that much time together, but he hadnât realized it was something that bothered Jamie. He took his time to consider what to say, pursing his lips as he tried to figure out the best way to help Jamie with something he never had to deal with before.
âMaybe you should talk to her about how you feel about it sometime,â Cove suggested, though with an uncertain note to his voice. He couldnât even imagine how that talk might go. âIf itâs really bothering you, Iâm pretty sure Elizabeth would wanna know.â
Jamie considered that before shaking her head a little. âItâs fine. Itâs not really that big a deal. Besides, I donât think thatâd really work.â She favored Cove with a bent smile. âI mean, this is Elizabeth weâre talking about here.â
Cove had to admit Jamie had a point there. Although not intentionally malicious, Elizabeth did have a tendency to overlook other peoplesâ feelings when it came to doing what she wanted. âI guess youâre right about that.â
Jamie turned to face Cove properly as she strengthened her smile, feeling compelled to soften the awkward atmosphere she had created. âDonât worry about it. Having a sibling is still pretty great anyway.â She playfully nudged him with her elbow. âAnd besides, I already have the most amazing best friend in the entire world by my side.â
Cove felt warmth fill his cheeks at that, and he nudged Jamie back softly in return with a shy smile of his own. âI feel the same way.â
Jamie relaxed a bit now that the mood had returned to something more jovial. âAnd in case you were wondering what itâs like to have two moms, itâs absolutely the best.â
Cove nodded. Even if Elizabeth could be a challenge to get along with at times, he had always known Noelani and Pamela to be friendly and encouraging, if a bit strict with their rules. The Leimomi family were overall probably the best neighbors he ever had, especially Jamie. âThatâs⌠interesting. I think your family is cool.â
Jamie flashed Cove a grin, glad he agreed. It was impossible not to feel like she hit the jackpot when it came to the family that she ended up with. She couldnât consider having better parents, or even a better sibling.
Of course, talking about parents brought Jamieâs mind back to the dinner she was going to have with Cove and his. Things were weird between the three of them in ways she didnât know how to touch on.
The little surprise Cliff pulled at the beginning of summer had just made things even more strained. Things felt tense in a way that reminded Jamie of when Cove first moved to Sunset Bird.
That line of thought brought Jamie back to the first time she met Cliff and the deal he had offered her.
Jamie glanced at Cove out of the corner of her eye, noticing that he had gone back to looking at his fish. He probably never learned that ever happened. She doubted that Cliff ever mentioned it, and as for herâŚ
It bothered her. The incident hung over her head for the past five years, popping up in her mind at awkward moments that left her feeling guilty despite the fact that she never took the twenty dollars Cliff had offered her.
When Jamie was little, she held the secret back from Cove for fear that he might decide not to be her friend anymore. He resented being pressured into becoming friends with Lizzie and Shiloh, so he never did. Granted, that was more because he just didnât click with either of them than due to parental meddling, but still⌠In her eight-year-old mind, she was convinced that if Cove ever learned that Cliff wanted to pay her to be his friend, he would be so upset that he would never want to see her again.
That fear had disappeared over time as their relationship grew stronger, but that didnât make the subject trouble her any less.
Jamie was keeping a secret from Cove - a big one. Usually, they told each other everything from silly jokes to their darkest thoughts. The only other thing she kept from him was just how deep her feelings were for him, and she already had a plan in motion for how she was going to tell him about that.
Much like with her crush, Jamie had sought out Leeâs advice about the incident with the twenty dollars. Her cousin had encouraged her to just tell Cove about it, if only because it bothered her for so long and wouldnât stop haunting her.
Besides, Cove deserved to know that his dad did something like that behind his back. This incident with Kyra proved that Cliff was still pulling stunts like this, and not just on him.
Jamie knew that if the positions were reversed, she would want to know the truth about something as big as this, and as soon as possible.
It had been five years. They werenât eight anymore. Telling Cove wouldnât destroy their friendship.
She had to tell him.
Jamie placed her hands on the mattress to steady herself, drawing one back into her lap when she accidentally brushed it against Coveâs thigh. The unintended touch drew his gaze back to her - she could feel it even through her closed eyes. She took in a deep, steadying breath as she prepared herself.
The quiet that had settled between them was comfortable, Cove thought, finding it a sharp contrast to the uneasy atmosphere that had overtaken his home since the beginning of summer. Jamieâs presence made things easier on him - it always did.
That was why Cove didnât expect to see Jamie looking so tense all of a sudden. He could tell that she was building herself up for something, but he couldnât imagine what. When she opened her eyes and looked at him, her expression was solemn and tainted with nervousness.
âCove,â Jamie said before pausing to wet her lips. âThereâs something⌠I-I have something important to tell you. Something⌠something youâre not gonna like.â
The undercurrent of unease to the way Jamie spoke troubled Cove almost as much as what she said. He turned to give her his full attention, his knees bumping against hers in the process. âWhat is it?â
For a moment, Jamie could only stare into her best friendâs ocean blue eyes. Cove waited patiently for her to find her voice again, but the longer it took her, the greater the tension grew. She could see it in the way his brow furrowed and his lips curled down into a frown.
Please donât get mad about this, Jamie thought desperately, feeling as though her stomach was tying itself in knots. She was already regretting her decision, but she had already said too much; she couldnât just drop the topic as if it never happened. She had to take another deep breath to steady her nerves as they started to fray on her.
âItâs⌠um⌠itâs about way back when you moved here,â Jamie finally said, practically forcing the words out. âBefore we met, I actually met your dad first andâŚâ She started to falter as what she wanted to say started to fall apart in her mind, and she scrambled to right herself. âIt was⌠your dad he⌠um, wellâŚâ
Jamie had to pause to gulp down another lungful of air, feeling as though there suddenly wasnât enough around her.
Cove started bracing himself for whatever Jamie was struggling to tell him. The more she spoke, the more nervous she grew, and it was making him anxious as well, impressing upon him the seriousness of what she wanted to tell him.
Whatever this was, it was big, and he needed to be ready to deal with it.
âYour dad offered me twenty dollars to be friends with you.â
The words came out of Jamie in a rush then hung so heavily in the air between them that the already thick atmosphere turned suffocating.
Cove locked up. For a moment he couldnât move, couldnât even think. What Jamie told him made everything else disappear.
His dad⌠bribed Jamie to be his friend?
Jamie held her breath as she waited for Cove to respond. He sat still, so utterly still. He was no longer looking at her, but through her, as if she ceased to exist. His face, always so easy for her to read, was uncharacteristically devoid of expression.
Then Cove was moving. He said nothing as he rose from the bed before bolting from the room.
For a moment, Jamie froze up as well. Shock kept her rooted to the bed even after Cove disappeared around the corner.
This was⌠oh no. Oh no, no, no, no, no!
Jamie tore after Cove once she could move again, panic giving her feet wings. âCove!â
Cove didnât hear Jamie. He didnât even hear his parents as they bantered while setting the table, oblivious to what was happening. All he could hear was the blood rushing in his ears as he reached the living room.
For a moment, Cove could only stand there and glare at his father. His entire body was a tense coil, ready to spring. His hands faintly shook from how tightly he clenched them into fists at his sides.
Although Jamie caught up to Cove, she froze again just short of him. She didnât need to see his face to know exactly what he was feeling - he was furious.
âHey, whatâs up?â Kyra asked as she finished setting down the last glass on the table. âWhen did you start running in the house?â
Cliff flashed Cove a wink as he wagged the spoons he carried at his son. âAre you that famished?â
The friendly banter didnât register with Cove at all. There was room for nothing else inside his mind but the betrayal he felt towards his father that sent his entire body quaking with rage.
It had only just begun to hit Cliff and Kyra that something was wrong when Cove took a step forward.
âYou paid Jamie to be friends with me?!â Cove shouted as he glared daggers straight into his fatherâs widening eyes.
Cliff froze, the spoons dropping from his hands onto the table with a clatter. He looked like a helpless deer caught in the headlights of a speeding semi.
Kyra recovered from the shock first, and rounded on her ex-husband. âClifford!â she shouted as outrage overtook her as well. âAre you serious?!â
Out of reflex, Cliff turned his wide eyes to Kyra, blinking at her rapidly. âIt was only one time!â
The blurted admission left Kyra reeling back, aghast.
Cliff raised his hands up in a defensive gesture, his eyes darting between his ex-wife and his son as they both stared him down. âI-it seemed like a good idea when it happened.â
As the shock waned, Kyra brought a hand over her eyes. Her jaw was set, her patience frayed, as anger slowly gave way to disappointment.
Cliff bowed his head as he rubbed the back of his neck, almost shrinking in on himself before their eyes. The fact that Kyra accepted that he would do something like this so easily was the most crushing part.
For all his anger, Cove had nothing else he could say to his father after his initial outburst. He could only stand there, fuming silently during his parentsâ short exchange. The tension in his body was so strong it was painful, his eyebrows furrowed hard and his eyes trembling as he continued to glare at his father.
That was all Cliff had to say for himself? That he âonlyâ did it once? That it âseemed like a good ideaâ? What part of this could be considered âgoodâ at all?!
Jamie could only watch helplessly from the sidelines at the disaster she had created. She had been afraid that Cove might be angry or hurt to hear about the deal his dad offered to her, but he took it far worse than she ever imagined. That wasnât even going into how badly Kyra or Cliff were feeling about it all.
Jamie felt so bad for Cove. She wished for the power to rewind time to five minutes ago so that she could choose to just keep her big mouth shut. Having a stupid secret about something she didnât even agree to hanging over her head was nothing compared to the pain that she had inflicted on her best friend and his family.
Everything was horrible, and it was all her fault.
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Hi can I request like a vinnie x reader like the reader wrote deja vu by olivia rodrigo (letâs pretend the reader wrote it and released it) and when the music video got posted on yt yall watch it together with the hype house members and when it finish your crying (tears of joy) and vinnie is proud of her and the other hype house congratulated the reader and thomas and alex filming everyoneâs reactions and later thats night the reader and the other hypehouse member are hanging out in the living room and vinnie is all cuddled up to the reader and mia ask whoâs the song abt and the reader said its abt vinnie and she explained it that she wrote the song when they broke up and vinnie got with another girl and everyone is shock.. you ucan continue it and do whatever you want in the end thank youu<33
DĂŠjĂ Vu - Vinnie Hacker
Sooooo, I feel like this wasn't my best piece but I hope you still like it. I love Olivia Rodrigo đ I just canât imagine Vinnie breaking someoneâs hearts tbh, he looks way to sweetÂ
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Today was an important day for you and your career. Your debut single DĂŠjĂ vu was coming out and you couldnât stop yourself from being excited but nervous at the same time. Having been doing covers of your favorite songs on social media for the last 2 years, fans wouldnât stop asking you when your own music would come out. Today was the day they would hear your ideas for the first time in what seems like forever. You had posted little bits of some compositions you had made but never did you post a clip over 15 seconds long, let alone a full song.
You had been recording a lot in the past few weeks and when you presented the lyrics to DĂŠjĂ vu to the producers, they fell in love with it. In all honesty you didnât think it would be one of their favorites since it was sad and angry. You had written these lyrics a while back when you and your now boyfriend were apart. You and Vinnie had been good friends since the moment you had met. Being two growing TikToker, you found yourself hanging in the same places with the same group of friends.
Your relationship was complicated to say the least, you both knew you had feelings for each other, but he wasnât ready to be in a relationship at the time and you were afraid to get into one as well. It didnât stop the both of you of doing everything together, you were inseparable. From sharing one spoon to eat your favorite strawberry ice cream, to sharing clothes, you did everything a couple would do. All went crashing down the day you went on a trip with your best friends, a bunch of pictures of Vinnie and a blonde girl holding hand and sharing ice cream, laughing, came flooding the internet. You couldnât believe what you were seeing, the guy you liked, the guy you thought liked you too was with another women having the time of his life not even giving the time of day.
A few days after you came back from your trip, Vinnie had texted you, but you had decided to ignore him, staying in your room writing down into your notebook. Thatâs how the lyrics for your new song were created.
After that, things got awkward between the two of you, both of you having the same friend group, hanging out wasnât easy. He would often bring his new friend with him and the situation made you uncomfortable and sad. They would share moments together, moment you first had with Vinnie, moments you thought belong to the two of you. The girl even posted pictures of places Vinnie would bring her to, places you showed him first.
A few months past and the two of them broke up, leaving the majority of your friends and yourself happy. Soon enough, Thomas invited you to move into the Hype House and you did. You and Vinnie got back to talking frequently and he one day asked you to lunch which you agreed to. You decided to give him a second chance and soon enough he asked you to be his girlfriend. Everyone had been talking about your relationship, approving of your love. The fans were mostly happy, some of them were mad that Vinnie found a new girlfriend, but for the most part, everyone was supportive.
Four weeks later, here you were, all sitting in the backyard waiting for the show to start. Your roommates had decided to surprise you with a nice diner, and they had set up an outdoor projection screen for the release of your debut single. Vinnie had his arms wrapped around you as the both of you sat down on a huge bean bag next to the others. You were all laughing and talking when the voice of the presenter got your attention.
âSheâs been getting more and more popular over the past two years and fans had been waiting for her to drop her own music. From singing covers of her favorite songs on the internet to now coming out with her own song, this artist is destinate to a great career. We had the pleasure of getting the exclusivity of her debut single and videoclip, here is DĂŠjĂ vu by (Y/F/N)â
The screen changed quickly, your face appearing as you licked some ice cream in a convertible. You had told Vinnie about the song a few weeks prior since it was about him. You could feel his arm tightened around you as he kissed your temple
âIâm so proud of you babyâ he whispered so only you could hear. You smiled feeling the tears well up in your eyes, realizing how far youâve come. It wasnât always easy, but you were doing what you loved with the people who you cherished most. Once the videoclip ended, everyone was clapping making you laugh slightly as tears poured out your eyes.
âOMG! This song is so good (Y/N)â Kouvr said smiling widely as you turned towards her, seeing Alex filming.
âIt is, and the video is greatâ Thomas continued
âThank you, guys! Youâre too kind, youâve been supporting me from the beginning, and I couldnât thank you enough for thatâ you said wiping your tears, looking at them.
âI could never do what you do, youâre so creative, where do you get all your inspiration from? Like for this song, I didnât know you had all these emotions built upâ Mia said, questioning you. You felt yourself tense up as Vinnie rubbed your arms softly.
âIt was from an old relationship, all is good nowâ you shrugged, trying to avoid the question
âWell, this guy seems like he made a big mistake, who would do this to you?â Michael said trying to light up the mood
âActually, it was meâ Vinnie spoke as everyone looked at him with big eyes, including you.
âIâm sorry. What?â Kouvr was the first one to speak
âI was a dick to her two years ago, and I know I broke her hearth. I still regret it to this day and Iâm sorry about everythingâ Vinnie stated now looking at you deeply
âI decided to forgive you and give you another chance and look where that has gotten us. I was scared at first, because of what had happened, but you proved me wrong. You showed me that youâve changed and that you werenât that guy anymore. You make me feel so special and I feel so lucky to have youâ
âI love you baby, and Iâm so proud of youâ he said before kissing you tenderly, his tongue finding your bottom lip, making you smile slightly against his mouth
âOkay guys, get a roomâ Alex said, pushing Vinnie slightly
âWeâll gladly do thatâ he stood up, offering you his hand to help you do the same
âStopâ you said swatting his chest softly, laughing âThank you guys so much for this perfect evening, I couldnât wish for better friendsâ
âWe love you (Y/N)â Mia said bringing you into a tight hug âAnd youâ she said pointing at your boyfriend âIf you break her hearth, Iâll have to kill youâ
âDonât worry, I wonât make this mistake a second timeâ
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Hope you liked it, let me know what you think
-K
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| đ CH-CH-CHERRY BOMB! đ | Â Â [CHAPTER 16]
pairing; dom!seungcheol x camgirl!reader
this chapterâs notes; camshow, dom!seungcheol, oral(fem receiving), a little overstimulation, some hair pulling, dirty talk, possessive!seungcheol makes an appearance, sex toys, seungcheol riskinâ it all in this one đđł yall!!! only 4 more chapters after this 𼺠itâs so crazy, I donât even remember when I started this series but omg, my longest one yet! đ thank you so much for the support on cherry bomb, as always!! I love yall đđ also my god has it been a week đ gonna do an inbox roundup tomorrow!đ But for now, enjoy ch16 and have a good, safe weekend!! đđÂ
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âLet me get this straight⌠She asked you if you considered her your girlfriend and you said what?â
Seungcheol grimaces for the third time, brows furrowed when Jeongguk blinks at him incredulously. âIâm sorry, I just---I need to hear it from your lips again, hyung.â
âUgh, I said âsureâ, okay!? I got nervous! That was a big fuckinâ question!â Seungcheol tugs at his own hair, groaning as he slams his head down onto the concession stand. âDonât even get me started on the look she gave me after. I had to sleep next to her, you donât know how horrible that was after my fuck up.â
Jeongguk pats Seungcheolâs hair; shaking his head as he gently tries to comfort his hyung.
âWhat did she say afterwards?â
âShe just said âoh, okayâ and then she changed topics.â Seungcheol lifts his head from the countertop, hair mussed as he stares back at Jeongguk who shoots him a pitiful look.
âAnd that was it? The two of you went to bed?â Seungcheol nods, âWe ate a little and she started talking about work so I thought everything was okay? But the more I think about it the more Iâm thinking âoh, okayâ isnât really okay? Listen, I havenât been in a relationship in a while and the last thing I ever expected out of meeting her was for her to be my girlfriend!â
Jeongguk laughs in return, âI can tell. Youâre fuckinâ rusty as hell, hyung.â
âHe said what?â
You groan as you pick up another plate. âHe said âsureâ and then it got awkward. We ate dinner and then went to bed and this morning when he dropped me off, I felt like---weird? I was all shy all of a sudden, maybe even awkward.â Jun helps you clear off the table, taking a couple plates of his own before turning to face you.
âLike, âbutterflies in my stomachâ kinda shy? Or, like, âthat wasnât really the answer I was looking forâ kinda awkward shy?â
Grimacing, you start to wipe down the table as Jun watches. âIâm not even sure. I mean⌠He didnât say no, right? But I guess I was just expecting a little more than just âsureâ. Nothing like, grandiose but⌠a little more than âsureâ? Itâs like he was replying to me asking if he wanted a piece of chocolate.â
Jun laughs, fingertips on his chin as he thinks of an appropriate response. âHe might just be⌠awkward. I mean, what was the preface of this question? What conversation were you two having?â
Your lips press into a firm line, cheeks hot as Jun stares you down. âOkay⌠maybe youâre right. I didnât really⌠work up to that question. I kinda just⌠asked it. I mean, you guys were asking about it in the comments too so I just thought--â
âAh! Thereâs the problem though. I donât think hyung was even in the chat at that point. So, just because all of us were talking about it doesnât mean he knew, yâknow? He mightâve just been caught off guard.â
âUgh... fuck, youâre probably right.â
You and Seungcheol donât talk about it.
Even though you can feel the tenseness between the two of you during dinner and even when he drops you off and picks you up from work Friday afternoon. Itâs all clipped conversations and shy, awkward smiles like the two of you had met for the first time, all over again.
It eventually comes to a head when youâre only an hour away from needing to start your cam show, Friday night, and you realize that you werenât sure if Seungcheol was going to be part of it or not. âHey, âCheol?â You ask, voice small as you stare at the back of his head. The male turns from his place on the sofa, eyes wide as saucers at your shy voice.
âY-yeah?â
âAre you, um, going to cam with me tonight orâŚ? I mean, I can do it alone, I just--I wasnât sure if you wanted to, tonight.â Seungcheol bites the inside of his cheek; he really wanted to talk about it and he didnât understand why this, out of all the things, was so difficult for him to talk about.
âI--I donât know. I just, Iâm sorry, can I just... apologize first?â He groans as he gets up from the sofa and rounds it until he steps in front of where you sit atop the bed sheets. âItâs been so awkward and I know itâs because of me, so you donât need to say anything. I just--I shouldâve said more than âsureâ, I was just nervous!â His cheeks burn red; wide eyes avoiding your own as you stare up at him. âI really want you to be my girlfriend, if I didnât already make that clear. I was just thinking about how I never really expected you to like me that much, much less start a relationship with me, so the first thing that came out of my mouth was just⌠that. It was dumb, I shouldâve said something else, but I think my brain was just mush by then.â
Your own cheeks feel hot at his confession; trying to hide the beaming smile that threatens to paint your features. âNo--no, I should apologize a little too. I asked you that out of nowhere and made you panic. I shouldâve worked it up better than that too.â
âI guess weâre both a little dumb, huh?â He laughs under his breath as he scratches the back of his head in embarrassment. âWe can talk about everything else under the sun but that was just⌠harder to talk about in the moment.â
âYeah, but weâre okay now, right? Weâre an official c-couple?â You bite your lip, looking up at Seungcheol who seems to be staring off into the distance. A grin finds itself painted on his lips as he meets your shy eyes.
âThatâs right, babygirl.â
Seungcheol decides to let you do your cam show alone tonight; watching from the sofa as you get settled on the bed before nodding at him and starting your stream.
âHey, everyone! Happy Friday!â
The comments and donations flood in as soon as you start and you already hit your donation minimum before you even open your mouth to speak again. It catches you off guard momentarily as your eyes go wide and your lips part in a shocked expression.
âWhoa, that was so fast! We already hit the donation minimum!â
sleepy_wonu has donated $75
sleepy_wonu: your channel has grown so much in the past few weeks im not surprised lol
universe_WZ: yea seriously, i remember when it took us like 30 mins before we hit minimum
artist8hao has donated $75
artist8hao: now theres ppl weâve never even seen before in the comments lol
angelhan has donated $50
tangerine_kwan has donated $50
âOh I know! Remember that one cam show where it took me, like, almost an hour to reach minimum? If it werenât for âdom.cheolâ then, I donât think that one wouldâve taken off at all!â You giggle at the memory, eyes momentarily flitting to Seungcheol who smiles back at you.
kitty_junjun: speaking of? No loverboy tonight?
therealchan99: oh yeah i didnt even notice he was gone đ
chwenon: lmfao
âAh, he said he wanted to take a break tonight so itâs just me! Hope thatâs okay with you guys?â You pout at the camera, fingertips roaming your lingerie clad body as you read off a few more comments. âIâm so used to his hands all over my skin though⌠He gets me to cum so easily, yâknow?â
You pick up a dildo sitting next to you on the bed; bringing the silicone toy to your lips as you moan. âThis is the biggest toy I have and itâs not anywhere near the size of his cock...â Wrapping your lips around the tip, you start sucking on the toy, imagining it was Seungcheolâs cock instead when it fills your mouth.
Your eyes flutter shut when you start grinding against the bedsheets underneath you and Seungcheol feels his throat going dry at the way you take more and more of the toy into your mouth until youâre gagging on it. Tears spring to your eyes when you feel your throat constricting around the silicone and you repeat this action a few more times before youâre pulling the toy from your mouth and sputtering to catch your breath.
gentleman_josh95: god youre so fucking pretty choking on cock
alphagyu97 has donated $50
alphagyu97: fuck i know
Setting the toy down, you immediately work to get your lingerie off; tossing it to the side before spreading your legs for the camera. âMmh, Iâm already so wet thinking about this toy filling me upâŚâ You tease yourself with the toy, dragging the tip through your folds and collecting the wetness on it as you mewl.
xcaliburDK: but is it gonna be enough for you?
hoshi_tiger_xx: probably not, we all know the toys arent as good as the real thing lolol
You let out a whimper as you circle your clit with the tip of the toy. âI know⌠But I really want something inside my pussyâŚâ
Seungcheol feels his cock throbbing in his sweats at the way your words only sound sweeter to his ears now that the two of you had cleared the air. He bites his lip, palming himself through the material as he watches you from his place on the sofa.
alphagyu97: is ur tight lil cunt ready to take it?
therealchan99: why dont u use your pretty fingers to get yourself ready hmm?
You nod shakily, setting the toy down again before bringing your middle and index fingers to your lips to wet them properly before snaking them down your body. âAh, my fingers arenât as big eitherâŚâ Mumbling, you pinch and tease your clit, moaning out loudly before dragging them down and sinking them into your soaked entrance.
âFuh--fuck, mmh!â Regretfully, your fingers arenât as thick or long as Seungcheolâs but you curl and scissor the digits inside of you to prep yourself for the toy.
The sound of your moans and cries mix in with the pinging on your laptop from donations and comments and for once, Seungcheol realizes how weird it is to be on the other side and not with you. Admittedly, heâd gotten quite used to being on cam with you that it seemed awkward to just be doing nothing on the other side of the room.
âOh, ngh, I--I want the toy n-nowâŚâ Mewling, you pull your soaking fingers from inside of your pussy; bringing them to your lips to clean them off of your wetness before grabbing the toy again. You run the silicone through your folds as you get it covered in your slick before positioning it at your entrance and slowly sinking it in.
It was definitely smaller than Seungcheol and didnât have the same girth, but you still whine and whimper when it fills you up to the base of the toy. âNgh, feels g-goodâŚâ
universe_WZ: i just kno that toy is noy as satisfying as the real thing huh princess?
xcaliburDK: right? Her pretty lil pussy is probably so used to being stretched by a big cockÂ
You thrust the toy into your pussy, soft cries spilling from your lips as you try to imagine itâs Seungcheol instead. In all honesty, you wouldâve wanted him to film with you but you respected his decision to stay on the sidelines for tonight.
âAh, it--itâs not the s-same⌠I--I need h-helpâŚâ You whine; shaky fingertips still working the dildo in and out of your soaking pussy.Â
âP-please, ah⌠the toyâs not, mmh, enough to make m-me feel good...â
In the time between you picking up the toy and you actually sliding into your wet cunt, Seungcheol internally argues with himself on what to do.
And itâs not until you start begging to the air for more that he mentally says âscrew itâ and gets up from the sofa.
Your eyes are clamped shut as you try to chase the pleasure and soon you feel the bed dip; confused eyes peering back at Seungcheol whoâs entire body, including his head, is in the cameraâs shot. âW-wait, you---â
âMe, what? You asked for me, right?â He turns his head, eyes staring directly into the camera as he smirks.
âHi. Iâm her boyfriend. But I think the rest of you know that already, right?â
The comments go wild with Seungcheolâs sudden face reveal, even though you and him are already lost in each other as he grips the base of the dildo and starts pumping it inside of you, angling it as best as he can to graze against your g-spot.
xcaliburDK: i think i need to quit my job tomorrow
chwenon: ??? didnt u just start
angelhan: damn i knew this dude was gonna be hot as hell
kitty_junjun: whoa nice to see ur face
kitty_junjun: i take it u lovebirds made up
xcaliburDK: yea i did but i think ive embarrassed myself enough for one lifetime
xcaliburDK has donated $150
xcaliburDK: for my shame
Your entire body is aflame with Seungcheoâs confidence and you feel the pleasure building up even quicker now that he was here with you. âAh, f-fuckâŚâ Whining, you bite your lip to prevent yourself from calling out his name; something you were used to by now.
âWhatâs wrong, baby? Call my name. Let them know who makes you feel this fuckinâ good. Let them know whoâs cock you always crave and whoâs cock fills you up better than this toy ever fuckinâ could.â
âFuck, S--Seungcheol!â
Your orgasm hits you out of left field; thighs clamping shut around his arm as he continues to fuck you with the dildo as you ride out your pleasure. He turns to face the camera yet again, winking at it cockily before he turns back to you. âThatâs right, baby. Now Iâm gonna eat your âlil cunt out and make you cum on my tongue while you let the entire world know who gets you this fuckinâ wet.â
He doesnât give you a second to come down from your high before heâs nudging your thighs apart and sliding the dildo from inside of you. A shaky breath falls from your lips as he readjusts you on the bed; this time giving the camera a side view as you turn your head to face the camera.
The comments and donations continue to flood in, except now it seems like theyâre going twice as fast.
xcaliburDK: kjdkjghsdkhg fuck
sleepy_wonu: well can i say at least hes not an old weirdo lol
sleepy_wonu: â¤ď¸
chwenon: im like, pretty sure ive seen this dude come to the convenience store i work at
chwenon: bruh i met a celebrity and i didnt even know it
xcaliburDK: dont even get me started
Seungcheol pries your shaky legs apart before he eases himself down between them. âI want you to be as loud as fuckinâ possible. Understood?â He smiles at you warmly, but his words have a certain edge to them that has you nodding profusely.
âO--okayâŚâ
He wastes no time; skilled tongue flicking at your swollen clit as you jolt and immediately tangle your hands into his hair. âOh, god, Seungcheol Iâm--Iâm, ah, sensitiveâŚâ He smirks against your skin, noting the way you already start to grind against his tongue despite your words.
Resting your thighs against his shoulders, it allows him to eat you out easier as he flattens his tongue and drags it from your soaking entrance to your clit; alternating the pressure as you whine and whimper above him.
When he notices you trying to keep your noises in, he pulls away slightly, flicking your clit with the tip of his tongue before speaking.
âI thought I told you I wanted to hear you, baby? Donât get shy on me now.â He smirks, watching as the goosebumps rise on your skin. âIn fact, why donât you tell your lovely viewers how good I make you feel, hmm? Or tell them about the time you made me finger you in the restroom at work âcause your âlil cunt couldnât wait.â
xcaliburDK: THE RESTROOM? At woRK?
artist8hao: ah one of the originals huh
gentleman_josh95 has donated $75
gentleman_josh95: for backstory
tangerine_kwan has donated $75
tangerine_kwan: seconded!
You bite your lip when you catch the comments, shy eyes flitting from the screen to Seungcheol who resumes eating you out. Your thighs tremble and threaten to snap shut around his head; body already on the edge of another orgasm.Â
âI--S--Seungcheol was at, ah, w-work⌠and I--I couldnât wait so--so I made him finger m-me in his workâs restroomâŚâ You whimper, hangs tugging on Seungcheoâs hair harshly when his tongue dips into your entrance. âFuck, I--I couldnât stop thinking about, ngh, his--his fingers afterwards e-either⌠They fit my p-pussy so wellâŚâ
A garbled moan floats through the air when Seungcheolâs lips envelope your clit, sucking it into his mouth as your cry out his name.
Your back bows off of the bed, fingertips locked tight into his hair. âFuck, Seungcheol, please⌠pleaseâŚâ You grind against him, toes curling against his back when your sensitive body gives into the pleasure and your orgasm washes over you a second time.
Cries of his name are all you can manage when your body goes rigid; head fuzzy when he starts to dip his tongue into your pussy again. He smiles against you, calmly continuing to eat you out as your orgasm continues to wash over you.
kitty_junjun: is it just me or is it nicer to hear her actually calling someones name
artist8hao: honestly i was just thinking that too
artist8hao: its more organic idk Â
alphagyu97: ~organic~ ok nerd lol
chwenon has donated $50
therealchan99 has donated $50
When the  overstimulation starts to bite, your soft cries of Seungcheolâs name turn into hurried, jumbled noises and only parts of his name as you squirm and tug on his hair.
âAh, âCheol itâs, ngh, too--too m-muchâŚ!â He drags his tongue against your clit a few more times, relishing in the way you still grind against him. âI c-canât cum againâŚâ You cry, teeth chattering when he gently laps at your folds and collects your wetness on his tongue.
Seungcheol repeats this a few more times; letting you tug and pull at his hair as he licks you clean.
âNgh, SeungcheolâŚâ
He finally pulls away, using a hand to pry your fingers from his hair as he smiles at your tired body. âCute.â Mumbling, he eases your shaky legs from his shoulders before he sits up; lips covered in your wetness as he grins at the camera.
Seungcheol picks out a few comments as he chuckles under his breath; already wondering what work was going to be like on Monday when he had to meet Seokmin.Â
universe_WZ: u look like a dude that could fuck someone upÂ
kitty_junjun: he probably would too
chwenon: come thru the convenience store bro, I'll hook u upÂ
xcaliburDK: should I quit? be honest
Your tired groans bring his attention back to you; eyes trained on the way your tired eyes threaten to snap shut.Â
âOkay, I think I need to go take care of my girlfriend now. It was nice meeting you all, finally.â Seungcheol grins, taking care of your stream before thanking your viewers and ending the stream.Â
He turns to you, a genuine and caring smile on his face when your hazy eyes look up at him.Â
âReady for a shower?â
âUgh, carry me, boyfriend~â
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Welcome to the fifth installment of Beyond The Shelves!
This monthâs creator spotlight is on the truly unique and amazing @mlim8. Mel has brought new life into fandom with her stunning art and comics that can make you laugh and cry. She's also the artist behind the Padfoot you can pet on the Librarian's home page (desktop) and the Moony gif on the Help Desk page. Now let's get to know this incredible artist!
Name: Mel is fine :D (she/her)
Where can people find your art?/Support you?
I'm only on Tumblr! @mlim8 (I tried getting a Twitter but I got confused so it's an account in limbo~). My Wolfstar/HP Masterlist is here (links only work on mobile)
What's your favorite thing about Remus & Sirius?
I'm a biggggg sucker for the 'childhood friends' trope. As well as pairings that scream mutual pining, but on the other hand, can be pure fluff. I like pairings where the couple can play off each other, can support each other, who might not always see eye-to-eye but have also been with the other for so long now, they know what theyâre doing to make sure they still work, because in the end, they LOVE EACH OTHER. Somehow, Remus and Sirius can tick off all these different boxes and I love them for it uwu And then, thereâs also just so much mystery about them in the books and therefore, so much freedom to interpret them, given how little we actually have to go on - itâs so cool to see them in an assortment of AUs, tropes, canon, non-canon fics and see them fall in love over and over and over again⌠So ultimately? I guess my favourite thing is that itâs so damn obvious how in love they are with one another that the Wolfstar fandom is as big as it is :)
What do you think your signature style is?
I think Iâm known for fanfic comics, cute fluff, and my chibi style. You will also see a blush on my charactersâ cheeks like 98.9% of the time. I canât help it⌠it belongs there lol
What inspires you?
Fanfics, usually. I actually came back to drawing on tumblr because of some beautiful fanfics that I couldnât get out of my head and needed to draw them. Afterward, it would be songs, videos, memes, conversations with friends, posts from friends, etc - itâs not difficult to take something and go âDo it again, but as Wolfstar.â
What advice would you give new artists?
I guess some obvious ones would be to practice, practice, practice. Use references and 3D models, they help so damn much. Video tutorials and other art tutorials are there to help you make things easier, there really is an endless pit of things to learn and techniques to master. Some other things that people might forget: drink water, do stretches for your wrists and neck, get up once in a while to get blood flow in your legs. But most importantly, even if you want to practice a lot, donât forget to TAKE. BREAKS. Your body and mind will thank you.
You also donât need anything super fancy to draw: traditional art is just as valid as any digital art (more so because you donât have a CTRL+Z function and it drives me insane, so power to you!!). Cheaper $50 art tablets can do what you need them to, as long as you know how to use it. With art programs, there are tons of free ones that you can get your feet wet before committing to any expensive programs (Iâve used Paint Tool SAI for years in the past and I know artists that use FireAlpaca and GIMP with amazing results as well :D)
Lastly, and this is gonna be a hard one: Donât compare yourself (or your progress) to other artists. People take years (decades??) to make art that they love and develop a style/technique that theyâre proud of and itâs not worth the stress. Youâre only in a competition with yourself and thatâs challenging enough already!
What do you use to create your art?
I use a Wacom Bamboo Fun Pen & Touch - it was a birthday gift from waaaay back that Iâve had for a decade now :â)
For art programs, Iâve been using Clip Studio Paint for about 8 months now and I use Photoshop for stitching larger GIFs together uwu
What's a favorite piece you made and why?
Oh my God, how to decide⌠thereâs been a ton that Iâve been proud of but my favourite (spelling with a u because Iâm Canadian, eh) would be the recent Candy Heart Post I did a couple weeks back now. Just a lot of love and effort went into it, not just the art itself but trimming the song, all the editing and timing of each frame. I wanted so hard to tell a story and I think it came out the way I wanted it to :)
Pick one of your own pieces/AUs and give readers a little note about it. What inspired it? Why is it a favorite?
Okay, so this is probably an obvious one for those that have been on my blog for the last few months - but I have an AU called âRembus and Hunter AUâ that is about an incubus demon, Remus, and a Demon Hunter, Sirius. The demon, affectionately called Rembus, is surprisingly sweet and adorable. In short: HE IS BABY. And when Hunter comes to the Village of Gryffindor to get rid of him, he learns that thereâs more to demons than heâs known through the church and his family.
Itâs just a really stupidly cute AU, despite the premise, and Iâm so excited to share their story with everyone (one day, haha Iâm a slow artist -)! Hereâs Part 0 (the info card), if anyone is interested :)
It was created when I came upon an outfit ( similar to what Rembus wears) and thought âOkay, but Incubus!Remus.â - and thatâs it. Thatâs usually how my AUs come about. The smallest inspiration and I spiral out of control with a backstory. This AU was fleshed out a lot with the help of Whippy, who was great to bounce all these ridiculous ideas off of lol
Make sure to check back later today for a list of works and recs from Mel herself!
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cloudbusting; part two.
a classic coffee shop story. harry is a painter that quickly becomes a regular at his neighbourhood cafe, and it just might have something to do with a certain barista. rushed closing shifts, late night grocery shopping, and stolen looks.
pairing: harry x reader warnings: language words: 10.9k
art by holly warburton. (i have no vision for the mc of the fic, people in the images of paintings i use are purely because this is how i envision harryâs art to be !)
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a/n: part 2 babyy ! iâm so excited to share this story you have no idea, i really hope everyone enjoys this chapter ! as always i love to hear your thoughts, please share and let me know what you think ! âŁď¸
Life apparently was one long grocery run.
When you werenât heading to and from work, you were going to the grocery store. Somehow never able to do one big trip with enough groceries to last you over a week. Even when you tried, you always found yourself heading back a couple nights later for something that was forgotten.
So here you found yourself, after a shift on a Wednesday night, walking through the brightly lit aisles of a nearby supermarket. With a quick stop home to change out of your jeans, to dress in something a bit more fitting for the hot July evening.
Sound of Mitski filling your ears, stopping in the produce section as you filled a cloth bag with a few heads of broccoli.
Harry spotted you nearly immediately. You were observing a zucchini like it was the last vegetable on the planet, eyebrows furrowed and full attention focused on it before you placed it in the basket that was perched in the crook of your arm.
Slowly walking towards you; not wanting to seem like he had been following you through the store, but also wanting to get the chance to talk to you.
His lips twitched as he took in your outfit, some cutoff shorts with a big beige teeshirt loosely tucked into the waistband. He squinted a bit, making out the face of Cher on the back of the shirt. Â
You had moved from the vegetables to the fruits, picking up a couple of peaches at random to place in your basket. He skirted around the few people in the supermarket, heading to the fruit section as well.
Grabbing a bag of green grapes that were directly across from you, he tried not to look at you.
It took a few seconds, but as you walked over to his side of the section you finally glanced at him. Not fully realizing it was Harry right away, having to whip your head back up again as you found his eyes were already on you.
There was a moment of silent staring, neither saying a word, before you gave him a tentative smile and a small wave.
It wasnât uncommon that you saw regulars out and about outside of the cafĂŠ. Since you lived closed by, and a lot of regulars were patrons that lived in the neighbourhood. More times than you could count youâd had odd encounters and run-ins.
Sometimes they would recognize you and you wouldnât know who they were, sometimes they would try and strike up a conversation. The most you usually gave them was a polite smile and maybe a little wave.
But as Harry grinned at you, you found yourself taking out your earphones.
âHey,â he spoke first, shifting the basket in his hands. âFancy seeing you here.â
You laughed lightly at his words. âSeem to be seeing a lot of you latelyâŚâ
Harry felt his cheeks warm. âI mean ââ he stumbled over his words. âNot that much. Considering itâs usually at your work.â
âThatâs true,â you mumbled, glancing down at your shopping basket, nearly embarrassed by how much snack food you had rather than food to cook with.
âYou didnât come to the show.â
Looking back up to meet his gaze again, you bit your lips together. âYeah I â sorry.â
There were a lot of reasons you didnât go. When he had invited you last week, you told him that you were going to be closing that day so you might not be able to go. Which was fully the truth.
The night of, you had briefly considered it. But you also didnât really know him at all, and found it maybe a bit weird if you went? Even though he invited you.
âClosing took a while and well â anyway, Iâm sorry.â
âDonât be sorry,â he chuckled. âIt was a small show, thereâs sure to be more.â
âWhy do you need to have your art in a small coffee shop?â Asking after a second. âI mean â if you have shows and everything.â
âJust always looking for something new,â he shrugged. âAnd the gallery is tiny. I technically work there actually, with a few friends.â
âHow do you technically work somewhere?â
âI help out as an art prep,â he explained, propping his grocery basket down on the ground by his feet. âItâs probably the least glamorous job you could have at a gallery. Itâs just putting up and taking down exhibitions. Measuring where screws go, that kind of thing.â
You only nodded, still a bit unsure of how he fully didnât work there.
âThey donât usually need the extra help, so more times than most Iâm not needed.â He shrugged, likely reading your confusion.
âOkay,â you nodded again. âYou know, there might be other cafĂŠs around that could help you out as well.â
You watched his eyebrows rise, smile growing. âAre you trying to get rid of me?â
âNo,â laughing, feeling nearly nervous. âJust trying to help out a local artist.â
âWell,â he bent down, picking up his basket. âThank you. And I guess youâll have to see my work another time.â Â
Watching the hint of a sly smile grow on his lips, mirroring it in your own expression. âI guess so.â
There was a pause in conversation. âAre you ââ he motioned to the basket perched on your arm. âAre you all done? I was just heading to pay.â
âI â uh,â having the bad habit of never making a list when you shopped, you didnât really know when to stop with your groceries.
âYeah Iâm all done. I just want to grab a few more fruits.â Mumbling as you glanced around, eyes widening at the prices of the berries.
Harry nodded, as he took as small step back. Not moving from where he stood, waiting as you grabbed a small bunch of bananas. You silently wandered past the sections of citrus fruits, picking up some lemons before deciding that should be enough for your shop today.
Harry followed patiently; at first you hadnât realized that he was staying back for you so the both of you could head out to checkout together.
âAll done,â you smiled at him, feeling oddly endeared that he had waited for you.
Walking side by side to the register, placing your items on the conveyor belt with a divider between you and Harry. After paying and bagging your groceries, you were both strolling out into the heavy evening air, moving your sunglasses from the top of your head down to cover your eyes.
âIâm going this way, where are you headed?â He pointed down the street. The sun was casting an orange glow over the building, making them shine golden.
Turning to Harry, letting your eyes skim over him just the slightest bit. He was wearing loose blue jeans that looked worn, a wide hole on the right knee. A white shirt with light blue writing you didnât get a chance to read, was loosely tucked in. He always seemed to be nicely dressed, even though all the outfits were seemingly casual.
He also had what looked like a hair clip holding some of his hair out from his face, sitting on the top of his head. You had never seen anyone wear their hair like that, and you were finding yourself a bit curious to how he even thought of doing that in the first place.
âIâm headed that way as well, for a bit.â You replied, adjusting the strap of your bag over your shoulder. âI live like fifteen minutes away.â
âWeâre close to your work,â Harry glanced at you from the corner of his eye, as you both started walking down the street together.
âYeah,â you grinned. âItâs nice, living so close to work. Itâs only a little walk, no need for a drive or transit.â
âThatâs good,â he nodded from next to you. âYouâre lucky. Iâve had to lug my paintings on the train a few times, it isnât the most graceful thing.â
âI know you said you wouldnât show me a picture of your art,â you started, curiosity getting the best of you. âBut can you tell me what kind of paintings?â
He was quiet for a second. âBig ones.â
That was all he said for a moment, and you thought that he was done speaking until he cleared his throat again. âWith big colours. I like to uh â I get inspired by just almost, anything that catches my eye, if that makes sense. It comes out in like, big colours and shapes.â
You couldnât really picture what he meant, but you nodded anyway.
âLike,â he continued. âThink of anything you enjoy, or find nice or just have any feeling towards.â
âI ââ you werenât sure what he was asking of you. âI donât know.â
He laughed, glancing over at you with a wide smile. âIt could be anything. Just, first thing that comes to mind.â
Pausing again, before answering. âI like walking along the water. I just â uh, I donât know, by the docks. I like the smell of the air. Its like, the diesel mixed with something, I donât know, itâs probably bad for you but. I like it.â
âWhat colours does it make you think of?â
That oddly made sense. âBlue. Like ââ looking around for a blue that properly described the one you had in mind. Finding nearly the same colour on an awning across the street, stopping to point at it. âLike that blue.â
It was a deep but bright colour, darker than a royal blue. It made you think of the way the sky met the water, on a bright sunny day. It made you think of boats that lined the docks, and the smell of the old wood under your feet as you walked along.
You turned back to face Harry. âIs that too obvious of an answer?â
Laughing again, he shook his head. âIts whatever you feel, there are no wrong answers.â
âSo what about it?â You asked, once you started walking again. âWhat about the blue âlike, what about the colour that you think of have to do with your art practice?â
âWell,â he paused, eyes facing forward. âI take inspiration from that; I take whatever shape or colour or person or just, whatever. And then I paint it.â
âOkay,â you drew you the word. âStill would help to see your actual paintings though.â
âYou couldâve,â he teased. âMissed out on that.â
âSorry â oh,â you paused, stopping at the corner of the street where you were turning right. âIâm going this way.â
âOkay,â he stopped next to you. âOh! Are you working tomorrow?â
You bit back your smile. âNo, I have two days off in a row actually. Iâll be back on Saturday.â
He smiled, sun beaming behind him. âIâll see you then. And hey have a good time off.â
âThank you,â you hummed, waving by to him with your free hand as you turned in the street.
You didnât know what it was about Harry. He had an energy, if you will, around him that for some reason set you in a good mood. You had also never really struck up any kind of conversation with a customer outside of work like that, other than the few times you had run into Dani, but that didnât really count.
Turning around to glance at him, seeing him walk in the opposite direction from you. Unable to help feeling slightly curious about the customer who you were quickly getting to know.
Here !
Reading Maeâs text, buzzing her in and unlocking your front door as well, sending her a quick text to come up.
You had spent the entire day doing laundry and tidying up, grabbing the errands that you had forgotten last night. Your apartment had gotten messy over the past couple of weeks, clothes littering the floor of your room as your ever-growing problem of lacking proper storage continued.
So happy that you had two days off in a row, a luxury. You could spend the first day tidying and getting everything done, and the second day doing something fun.
And now after a day of getting your life together, you had your best friend since college, Mae, coming over to make some dinner.
âHi!â
Hearing her voice call through your small third floor studio, as she let herself in and locked the door behind her. You followed the sound of her voice, watching as she emerged from around the wall and into the kitchen where you were searching for a bottle of wine.
âItâs so clean in here.â She was glancing around, looking at your empty-of-dishes sink and the put away pile of books that usually sat on your table.
âItâs always clean in here,â you smiled at her, finding the wine you were looking for.
âSure,â she smiled, keeping her laugh at bay as she knew that really wasnât the truth.
âHow was work?â
âGood,â she sighed, dropping her bag on the table, eyeing the bottle of wine you carried. âI think Iâm finally getting Jules to like me. Or at least not hate me.â
âI told you, I doubt she ever hated you,â you replied, knowing all about the partner at the firm that was giving her a tough time.
Having met Mae your first year of college; although the two of you didnât really get to know each other and get close until the second year. She majored in political science, along with you, except that she now just finished up law school and started working at a law firm.
You had always envied those who knew exactly what they wanted their path to be. Whether that path changed or not, you still wanted to have something to work towards.
Mae had always wanted to go into law, with a specialty in environmental policy and that was exactly what she was doing. You, on the other hand, had no idea what to do after getting your degree. Not applying for grad school unlike the majority of your friends, knowing that you would just be wasting your time and money with more school.
You just never really figured out what it was you wanted to do after. It wasnât so much that you found yourself stuck; it was just that you knew that there was something missing âthat life had to have more to it.
âI know,â she sighed, following you to your couch as you carried two glasses in one hand and the wine in the other. âI just feel like sheâs been giving me a tough time â a tougher time than the other associates.â
âI mean,â you paused, opening the bottle. âSheâs got to know how smart you are. I doubt that she makes anyone work as hard as you, if she doesnât think you could handle it.â
âI know, youâre right,â she watched as you poured a generous amount of wine into both glasses, before passing her one of them. âAnd she did tell me that I was her favourite associate to go to.â
âOh my god,â Mae was always selling herself short. âShe very much never hated you.â
âMm, I know,â Mae repeated, taking a sip of her wine, a smile now on her face. âAnyway, how about you? Howâs work?â
âSame,â you shrugged.
There were never big things to report from work, especially to someone who didnât particularly understand what it meant when a customer would order something ridiculous, or would return their drink because they thought it would be different. âIâm trying to remember crazy customerâs⌠oh!â
âI had a woman get mad at me yesterday because a man cut in front of her in line â she said that I shouldâve been watching the door to see the order of who was coming in.â
âThatâs ridiculous,â Mae laughed. âGod I really donât miss working customer service, and having to deal with entitled people like that.â
âItâs the heat,â you pointed to your open window. âMakes people dumber. I know I say this every year, but I swear every summer customers get worse.â
âAnd oh God,â you continued. âI was also closing with Erinne and she just is the slowest when she cleans the outside. I hate to be too pushy but like â I mean technically Iâm her boss, right? I just feel like everything I say to her goes out her head.â
âThatâs annoying,â Mae nodded, nearly halfway through her wine. âI know you donât want to be that manager but you have every right to tell her off.â
âI know,â you took your own sip of wine, smacking your lips together at the slightly sweet flavour. âBut I just remember at my old job, when my coworker became the manager and I never really took him seriously.â
âOkay but youâve been manager ever since you started â and have been there way longer than she has.â
âI just feel almost if I got harsh with her? Iâve never really really gotten mad at anyone.â You thought it over. âBut honestly, work is good. It really is the best cafĂŠ Iâve ever worked at.â
It had been too long since the two of you had got a whole evening just the two of you. It was lovely, to say the least.
âOh! Didnât you have a date last weekend? How was it?â
You shook your head. âIt wasnât anything, I ended up cancelling.â
âWhat?â Mae shifted, her legs up on the couch as she turned to face you. âWhy?â
Biting your lips together, not really having any true reason for cancelling the date. âI donât know â I wasnât that excited in the first place, and he just kind of had an off-putting vibe. We were supposed to go out after my shift was over but it was also just an exhausting day.â
The date would have been with a coworker of Maeâs, one who she had briefly introduced you to but that she didnât know well herself, as they didnât directly work together.
âOh, Iâm sorry. Maybe I shouldnât have âŚ?â
âDonât be,â you shook your head, voice light. âNot your fault at all, I just really wasnât feeling it.â
Your mind drifted, having nearly forgotten about the date that you cancelled over the weekend. You had no energy for it, and no energy to force yourself to like someone you already were sure you wouldnât hit it off with.
âI get that,â she nodded. âIf you donât feel it you donât. No use in wasting everyoneâs time with someone youâre not excited about.â
âMm,â you hummed, finishing off your wine. âThough. There is this guyâŚâ
You tried to stop your lips from turning into a smile, hiding half your face in your glass. Mae shifted next to you, waiting for you to continue your story as she knew that look on your face. âYeah?â
âI donât know,â you sighed, placing down your glass on the coffee table in front of the couch. âItâs not really anything. Heâs been coming into my work a lot lately, flirting with me â or at least Iâm pretty sure he is.â
âOh Iâm sure he is,â she nodded. âAll your customers are in love with you.â
âThey are not,â you laughed. âIâm just good at my job.â
âHas he ever been there when Iâve been in?â
âNo,â you shook your head. âI donât think so. He started coming in a few weeks ago â maybe like a month ago? He wanted to know how he could get his art up on the walls.â
âHis art?â
Mae placed her now emptied glass next to yours on the coffee table, as you nodded. âHeâs an artist.â
âHow old is he?â
You shrugged. âI donât know, around our age, I think. Like 25, 26?â
âWhatâs his name? I want to see if I can find his Instagram.â She briefly stood, going to grab her phone that was sitting next to her bag on your kitchen counter. Soon returning to sit next to you, unlocking her phone.
âHarry â I donât know his last name.â You told her. âI donât know, he kind of seems like he wouldnât have one.â
Mae glanced up at you as you repositioned yourself next to her so that you could peer over her shoulder. âHeâs an artist and itâs 2020. Iâm sure he has one. Plus, Iâm sure itâs on public.â
You watched her type in âHarryâ into the Instagram explore search bar, the simplest of tasks that of course brought her results inconclusive as he didnât know people she knew.
âDo you know anything else?â She asked, after looking at the profiles of the first âHarryâsâ that the search result brought up.
âNo,â you thought for a second. âOh! One second.â
You remembered the small slip of paper he had given you, with the name of the gallery that he had art up at. It might be another dead end, but it was all you had.
âHere,â you called, after finding the small crumpled slip at the bottom of your bag. âHe had some art at this gallery.â
Watching over Maeâs shoulder as she grabbed the slip from you, typing in the name of the gallery. Easily finding their Instagram page, scrolling through the first few pictures for anything that would help her search.
âIs this him?â She spoke after a moment, calling your attention away from the wine that you were searching for again and back to her phone.
You squinted at her screen, watching her thumb swipe over a series of photos, one of which had an image of Harry. He was standing next to two paintings, ones you assumed were his. His hands were behind his back, small smile on his face with some baggy white pants and a loose shirt tucked into the waistband, and the same scuffed Vans he always wore.
âYeah, thatâs him,â you hummed, watching as Mae tapped the picture to see if he was tagged in it.
Success in seeing that he was, going over to his page. Mae was right, it was public.
She scrolled for a bit, going past rows of what you assumed was his art. Some fully finished paintings, some close ups, some sketches in pencil crayon. She stopped once she found a picture, three rows down, of him standing in the sunshine with yellow tinted sunglasses on, an open sketchbook held up in his hands.
Tapping on the picture, enlarging it on her screen as she scrolled down a bit to read the caption. âThis is him?â
You nodded again. âYes.â
She glanced away from her phone, up to meet your eyes. Saying your name quickly, with a little laugh. âHeâs so cute. I thought you said all the guys who hit on you at work were old and gross.â
âI mean,â you slid in to sit next to her. âThey are. Heâs not really hitting on me though. I just kind of have the feeling heâs into me, you know how it is? I donât know.â
She nodded. âUsually when you suspect it, itâs true though, isnât it? Flirt with him, see what happens.â
You nodded, lip between your teeth, knowing that she was right. Mae glanced back at her phone, before handing it over to you so that you could further inspect his Instagram. âAnd seriously, heâs really fucking cute.â
She got up from next to you, tapping your thigh with her now free hand. âIâm going to chop veggies for dinner, you keep looking.â
You only laughed absentmindedly at her comment, although not protesting as she moved to start making dinner for the night. Swiping away from the picture of Harry, scrolling through his feed. Most pictures were of his art, some single pictures, some had multiple oneâs together in the post.
Reading over his username, harrystylesart. You briefly wondered if that was his real name or just one he used.
Looking at recent posts first, seeing images of pages out of a sketchbook, orange and red shapes drawn across a white page. Swiping through the post, you saw another image of the same book, this time the picture taken from a bit further away. You immediately recognized the slightly worn wooden table, and corner of the familiar little blue mug.
The drawing itself was of something nondescript, the same oranges and reds, this time with blue outlined as well. You tried to make out what it was, but assumed it was just mindless sketching. Your recalled what Harry had told you, about how he liked to use a lot of colour â this must be his process.
Still, you felt oddly happy that he had taken these pictures at your work.
You kept up with your snooping, looking through pictures of his paintings. He was right, about them being big and colourful. Some seemed to have just odd shapes, some had people, some seemed to include places or buildings.
You kind of wished that you understood them, that you knew why he was making these. All his captions were of very few words, most with no captions at all.
That being said, you found yourself genuinely really liking them. Some in particular, just held a specific feeling that you really enjoyed. You didnât know anymore than that, you just liked to look at them.
âFind anything else?â Mae asked you, once you had shut off her phone and joined her in the kitchen.
âNothing big,â you hummed, grabbing a pan from under the counter. âI donât know, Iâll see. Like I said, itâs just a suspicion. Maybe Iâm also a bit bored, it has been a while since Iâve been excited about someone.â
Mae nodded along with you, waving her knife in the air as if to point to you. âThatâs true too, it is really fun when you start to have a little thing â I almost miss that.â
She had been in a relationship for nearly three years now. âYou do not,â you scoffed.
âOkay,â she paused. âMaybe not. Dating is fun but also kind of awful. But seriously, it is nice to be excited about someone.â
âNever said I was excited,â you hummed, though you knew she saw right through you.
âOkay,â she drew out the word, clearly unconvinced. âBut remember that last guy you dated? He was no fun. What was his name?â
âRoss,â you wrinkled your nose at the memory. âYeah he wasnât great.â
Mae nodded. âYou never even told me about him until the end.â
You had a habit of not always telling your friends about your dating life. Sometimes you would fill them in on every gory detail, and other time you would briefly mention that you started seeing someone but it had fizzled.
It was also very telling about how the dates had been â oneâs you were excited about were usually heard of right away.
To Mae, it seemed like you dated a lot, but that was also because she had mostly been in longer term relationships. You thought you dated a normal amount -- you often found yourself saying yes, when people were interested because you told yourself that you never knew what could come of it.
âIâll come in to your work soon,â Mae continued, changing the subject. âI havenât been in a while, like to properly sit down. Plus, I want to see this guy.â
âIâm back on Saturday, working right through until Thursday.â
Mae thought over he own schedule. âI have Monday off, and itâs usually calmer then too right?â
âYeah, it should be quiet. Monday,â you paused, remembering there was something particular about that day. âOh, Iâm closing alone then. Everyone has been taking their vacation at once. But you can stay with me for closing if you want, we could get dinner afterwards.â
âPerfect! Iâll bring all my work to get done, and yes dinner sounds lovely.â
The bliss of your days off ended, and the chaos of the weekend shifts followed. The weekend was always a bit crazy â sometimes you lucked out and it was oddly empty but this was no lucky weekend.
By the time Monday rolled around, you were already tired. And it was only the third day in a stretch of a full week of work with no days off.
At least you were working the closing, offering you a small chance to sleep in as you didnât have to get into work until the early afternoon, although the downside of todayâs shift however, was that you were going to be closing alone.
Mae came into work with you, bringing stacks of paperwork with her to the cafĂŠ to work on.
It was about an hour after Mae had arrived, that you saw Harry coming through the side window. He was just reaching to open up the door, and you were trying to catch Maeâs attention to subtly tell her that the guy she had helped you find online was about to come in.
When Harry walked in, he saw you walking over to the front corner and sit yourself on a chair across from someone else.
He kept walking, seeing your attention pulled away as it was obvious you really knew the person you were chatting with. He heard your laugh ring out through the cafĂŠ from behind him, as he spotted his open table in the back and situated himself there.
Not going up to the counter until he saw you behind it again, waiting a couple minutes as you seemed to be taking a tiny break with who he assumed was your friend. Eventually though, he slowly walked to the front until he was standing across from you at the counter.
âHi,â you called, from where you stood a bit further back, rearranging clean cups under the counter. âWhat can I get for you today?â
âOver ice, thank you.â
He watched you pause with a little nod, as you didnât bother to put the order into the system right away and instead moved further back to the espresso machine to make his drink. He left some change on the counter by the till, sliding it far enough in so that you couldnât miss it.
He walked around the counter until he was on the other side of the espresso machine, seeing half of you hidden to him as you prepared his drink.
âSorry if that was weird, in the grocery store the other day.â
He watched you peek out from around the machine. âWhat do you mean?â
âI donât know,â he shrugged. âMust be kind of odd to see a regular from your work outside of that setting.â
âA bit,â you smiled. âBut not that much. Youâd be surprised by how often I run into customers.â
âReally?â His eyebrows rose. âWhatâs the worst place youâve even seen a regular?â
âNothing really that bad. Sometimes it is a bit weird when Iâm at their place of work. Like thereâs a woman who bartends at Corner Stone, who also comes here a lot â its like weâre each otherâs regulars.â
He saw your eyebrows furrow slightly, as if trying to think of some other occurrences you had had outside of work. âOh! This doesnât really count as seeing someone, but Iâve found customers on Tinder before.â
âReally? Ever match with any of them?â He bit his lips together, feeling the hint of a smirk on his lips.
âGod no. I never used it that much anyway.â You said, laughing lightly. He briefly wondered if you had done it on purpose, mentioning something like that to him. But he had to tell himself that you were really just answering his question.
You had just finished up making his drink, placing it on the counter in front of him and tapping it lightly against the marble as you usually did.
âWhy do you always do that?â
âWhat?â You blinked back at him.
âYou always tap the cup on the counter like that.â
âOh,â you smiled, small shrug in your shoulders. âItâs a habit. Itâs to knock out any little air bubbles from when the espresso pours. If the pour is really smooth, there shouldnât really be any. It doesnât matter as much when itâs over ice though, since the ice gets in the way.â
âYou do this with all drinks?â
âNo,â you replied. âI mean with hot milk drinks you need to smooth out the air from the milk bubbles. And before preparing them you also tap out the milk, and the espresso â again if there are bubbles.â
âAll about presentation, isnât it?â
âExactly,â he warmed at the laugh that shook your chest. âWhen it looks nice it tastes nice too.â
He took a small sip of the cold drink. âI donât think youâve ever made me a bad cup of coffee.â
âGlad to hear that.â
The two of you both turned your heads at the same time, at the sound of the door closing shut. A group of three women had just come in, chatting loudly as they all made their way to the front counter.
âI got to ââ you pointed your thumb in their direction.
âOf course,â he nodded, watching as you turned away from him. Your hand moved down to your back pocket, tapping over your bum lightly as if searching for something in your pocket. He saw you pull out that red pen you always carried, twirling it between your index and middle finger as you went to stand by the till.
Coffee in hand, Harry walked around the counter and back to his to the table where he had left his things.
You eyed Mae while the group wanting to order continued to read the menu, watching her mouth something you could barely make out. She tilted her chin up, nodding her head towards where Harry had gone to sit.
Shaking your head with a light laugh, not sure what she was trying to tell you. You didnât have time to find you either, as the woman standing closest to the till interrupted you silent conversation. âWeâre ready to order.â
Not getting the change to talk to Harry again until a few hours later, right before closing. You saw him standing by the counter, empty cup in hand that he gently placed into the nearly overflowing buss bin.
âThank you,â you hummed, walking past him on the opposite side of the counter as you started sweeping the inside. There seemed to be more grounds on the floor today than usual.
âNot a problem,â he grinned. âYou seem to be everywhere tonight, I swear I just saw you going back to the washrooms.â
âA lot more to do tonight, since itâs just me closing.â You emptied out the dustbin into the garbage can, deciding that you were done sweeping for the day â hoping that the muck left over on the floor would come out with the mop.
âWhat do you mean itâs just you?â
You glanced around, as if you hadnât been alone this entire time. Grabbing the dish bin that was sitting between the two of you, walking to grab whatever was left to be cleaned. Harry followed your motions, from the other side of the counter.
âIâm working aloneâŚâ you started slowly. âUsually we have two people close together, but weâre short staffed right now. Today and next week itâs just me.â
âThatâs no fun,â he said, looking around and seeing nearly all empty tables now.
âClosing isnât usually that fun,â you laughed, gathering everything that could be sent through the dishwasher. âIt just takes a lot longer when Iâm alone.â
âI can imagine cleaning must take a while.â He glanced around, looking at all the floor space that needed to be swept then mopped.
âItâs okay,â you shrugged, grabbing your buss bin. âI get paid by the hour, not on salary so Iâll get a bit of overtime in there.â
He only nodded, and your eyes flicked over to the clock hanging on the wall across from you. âI mean this in the nicest way possible but we are now closed.â
Harry followed your eyes to look up at the clock as well, before glancing back at you. âAre you kicking me out?â
âYes, I am,â nodding with a chuckle, watching him walk over to where his things still sat on a table, gathering them up. Moving the dish bin to the back to fill up the dishwasher, wiping your wet hands on your jeans to go lock the door after Harry leaves.
âYou know Iâm not the last one here,â he said to you from where he stood, after your reappeared from the back room. He pointed over to where Mae sat at a front table, bent over an array of papers. She didnât really seem like she was reading them though, her eyes briefly landing on yours when you looked over.
âShe gets to stay with me,â you grinned, walking out from behind the counter. âWeâre grabbing dinner after.â
âNice of you to not make her wait outside.â
You laughed, walking to the front door to hold it open as the last thing to do before ushering Harry outside.
You hadnât noticed he had come up behind you, arm brushing past you. His hand wrapped around yours on the door handle, taking you by surprise the slightest bit, as he was suddenly so close behind you.
âOh ââ muttered under your breath, taking a step back to move away, but your back only hit Harryâs chest as he had you more or less boxed in. âSorry.â
Your hand slipped away from between the metal of the handle and the warmth of Harryâs hand, trying to slip out from your closeness to the door to give him space to walk out. Slightly propping it open, deciding to move outside and hold it open from the outside.
Glancing up at him, feeling warmth creep up your skin at the awkwardness of the moment, meeting his eyes with your lips bit between your teeth.
âSorry,â Harry repeated to you, pushing the door all the way open to walk out. You didnât miss the red tint on his cheeks, and the way his eyes flicked away from yours so quickly you barely got to hold his gaze.
âHave a good rest of your day,â you smiled, giving him a small wave as you decided to quickly move past whatever moment you had found yourself stuck in.
âIâll see you,â he flashed that wide smile of his, showing off the dimples that appeared as he brought a hand up to move his sunglasses from the top of his head to lay perched on his nose.
You waved when he turned away, walking down the street away from where you were now closing the door and locking it shut.
Mae who had risen from where she was sitting was now slowly walking over to the counter, leaning her elbows on top of it while she waited for you to join her side.
She had a small smile playing at the corner of her mouth, bottom lip lodged between her teeth as if it was nearly impossible for her to keep her mouth shut.
You only laughed at her expression, shaking your head slightly when you walked past her, giving her a little swat with the back of your hand.
âWhat?â She calls out after youâve left her alone again, heading to the back to load the last bit of dishes into the dishwasher. âI didnât say a word.â
âI know what youâre thinking!â You called as you rinsed off old mugs, the traces of coffee now dried to the ceramic.
Double checking that there was nothing left to be sent through, closing the door and pressing the button for the hot water and soap to start cleaning the dishes for the last time of the day.
Emerging out in the open again, on the opposite side of the counter from Mae. You knew there was still mopping left to do outside, but you wanted to get the cash out done first and out of the way.
Mae was silent again, unmoving from her spot as she watched you dump out the coins from the tip jar as you began to lay them out to easily count them. You concentrated for a bit, making small piles of four with your quarters.
âHeâs really into you,â she finally said, waiting for you to look back up at her.
You kept your head dipped down, eyes on the counter where all the coins and bills sat to be counted. Biting your lips together as you again found yourself unable to help the slight smile building.
âI know,â you finally uttered, sending her a quick glance with a laugh at her expression.
âHeâs even better looking in person.â
âI know,â you repeated, eyes focused downwards at the coins that you were quickly counting. âNow shush! I donât want to lose count.â
It was the same thing the following week, as it always was. You had your days off, got groceries, ran errands. The weekend was crazy, that was again to be expected especially with the particularly nice weather. Dani had been away, so you hadnât seen him in about a week.
The week had been just as busy as the previous one, the hot days of late July making more and more people come in for some nice cooled iced drinks. It was a bit crazy to you, how quickly your weeks went by when all you would do was look forward to your days off.
The following Monday, it was nice to have your slow and steady shift again. You had to close alone once more, but this would be the last time as some staff were going to be back from their summer vacation so you would be fully staffed once again.
The afternoon had gone by very slowly, nearly too slow, that you had just been mindlessly cleaning all day. It was good, in a way, because it meant that there would be less cleaning to be done later that evening once the doors were locked and you would be left to finish up alone.
Another commonality with your Monday shift is that Harry was routinely there. Situated in that back corner table he always seemed to get, bag on the chair across from him and things spread out in front of him. You had been too preoccupied with all your reorganizing and cleaning to properly chat with him today. But a small part of you also wanted to see if he would come to you.
Nothing really interesting happened, though, until you were getting ready to start even more closing cleaning and you were passing by his table with a broom in hand.
Sweeping under the empty table across from him first, before moving closer to where he was sitting and letting your eyes wander from the floor to the table, catching a glance at his sketchbook.
It was similar to what you had seen on his Instagram, only this time he had several drawings that were distinctly people.
âHey,â he suddenly spoke, pulling your attention away from his book and over to where he was now looking at you. âI can see you snooping.â
âOops,â you shrugged, feigning sheepishness. âI told you, I like to try and figure out the lives of customers. That comes with looking over their shoulder at what they do.â
âHave you figured out the lives of everyone sitting here now?â You didnât miss how he changed the subject.
âOf course.â
âI think I have too,â he hummed, sitting back in his chair and crossing his arms over his chest as he gazed up at you.
âI see most of these people a few times a week â I think I have a bit more dirt on them than you.â Placing your broom to lean against the wall behind you, making sure it didnât fall before crossing your arms over your chest.
The shop was nearly empty by this point, but you knew that almost every customer currently sitting at a table had been in here at least once a week.
âWhat about those two?â He pointed with his chin, nodding his head in the direction of the couple sitting in the back, across from where Harry was. âDo you think its a date, like a new relationship? Or a longer term thing.â
âOh,â you hummed, having seen those two at least twice a week for the past couple months. âTheyâve been dating for at least a year. Minimum.â
âOkay,â he drew out the word, nodding as he agreed with you. âWhat about those two?â The only other couple was across the shop on the other side, sitting on the big plushy chairs that Dani always sat at. You had never seen them before.
âI would say,â you paused, trying to observe their body language as you stood back with your hands in the back pockets of your jeans. âSecond or third date. Theyâre still sitting across from each other and have nothing else with them to work on â but they seem just touchy enough. Coffee was probably a last-minute idea, but for sure not the first date.â
Looking back at Harry, finding him still watching you. âYou really thought about that one, huh.â
âI told you ââ eyes flicking back to the couple in question. âI like to figure out peopleâs lives. Seeing people on coffee dates is always fun. Theyâre usually always first or new dates, or in long-term relationships.â
âCoffee dates are easy first dates,â Harry murmured, nodding his head. âWouldnât be surprised if you saw a lot of them.â
You thought it over for a second. âI guess I do, yeah. Easy for nervous couples.â
âCanât imagine you like getting coffee on a first date.â
âNot really,â you said, not missing a beat. Eyes slightly narrowing on him, lips curving, as you silently wondered where he was going with this conversation. âUnless they donât know what my job is.â
âWhat about just getting coffee â like not as a first date â is that okay?â
You bit your lips together, eyes briefly leaving his. âOf course.â
He smiled. âDone that recently?â
Was he trying to see if you were single? âNo, not recently,â you hummed, eyes flicking back to his.
You only broke his gaze for a second as you watched him pull his bottom lip between his teeth, grin breaking the corners of his mouth. Neither of you spoke for a moment, eyes locked in a little staring contest.
He was the first to look away, clearing his throat as he angled his head towards the front door. âI think Iâm keeping you from customers.â
Your attention was pulled away from him, watching a group of four walk in through the door, glancing up at the menu hanging behind the register.
Shooting him one more quick look, before sauntering off to go slid in behind the counter. Hands still placed in the back pocket of your jeans, grabbing the pen that was in one of them as you went to take their order.
After that group there seemed to be another, and another. It wasnât busy, per se, just steady. And since you were alone, it gave the feeling of being a bit busier since there was no one else there to help you pull shots, or take orders.
Still, slowly customers petered out and there were only a few people left sitting around the cafĂŠ. You had already cleaned the majority of the espresso machine, cleaning out the portafilters and clearing the grounds that collected at the bottom.
Dishes had been constantly running, and you just grabbed the broom to start sweeping the emptier half of the cafĂŠ so that once you were closed, the cleaning wouldnât take long.
âClosing soon,â you hummed, as you passed by Harryâs table with the broom in hand once more.
âI know, I know, donât worry.â He put down his pencil, his pause in movement causing you to stop by his table for a second. âYouâre closing alone again today, arenât you?â
âI am,â you breathed, eyes flicking to the clock.
âAnd you donât have you friend here to keep you company like last time.â
âI donât,â you bit your lips together.
He shifted a bit in his chair, feet flat on the ground with one arm placed over the back of the chair as he twisted his body to face you. âDo you, uh ââ he paused, flipping his pencil between his fingers. âDo you need any company?â
âWhat are you suggesting?â You felt the corner of your lips perk to a sly smile.
âIf you want,â he quickly started, sitting up straighter. âI could keep you company.â
There was another pause, neither of you speaking for a moment.
But you found yourself nodding to his request. âItâs not that interesting, just me running around cleaning, and counting coins. But I mean â if you want to.â
He nodded along with you. ââCourse I do. Plus. I really like this space to work in, itâs inspiring and all that.â
âOkay,â you slowly spoke the word. âBut youâre going to have to lift your feet later so I can sweep under your table.â
âWill do.â
You moved past him after that, head still lowered as you swept under the tables across from where Harry sat, moving your little pile of dust and dirt into the dustbin. Busying yourself, since you actually were busy, trying not to smile after your conversation with Harry.
Soon you were ushering the rest of the customers out, the clock hitting seven and the doors being locked. You brought in the patio furniture after fully sweeping and mopping one side of the cafĂŠ, the side that Harry was not sitting at.
The inside cleaning was all nearly done, beans put away, espresso machine fully cleaned and counter wiped down. You were just starting to sweep the second half of the shop, nearly done with the cleaning before you could cash out.
âI can help, if you need.â
Harry had remained fairly quiet after the doors were locked with the two of you still inside. Just as he said, he was still perched over his table with pencils in hand and book open in front of him. You were too busy to really stop by and see what he was doing, assuming he was working on those sketches you had seen when you were spying on his Instagram.
âIâm not paying you,â you teased, glancing at him from the corner of your eye. âBut seriously, you donât have to.â
âI can â if you want. Iâm bugging you enough, may as well help.â
âI thought you wanted to feel the space, or something? Getting inspired? But really â itâs okay. Iâm nearly done here and just need to cash out.â
He paused for a second, before nodding. âOkay, okay. Well Iâm here if you need me.â
Conversation stopped there again, for a while at least. You cleaned the washroom, finished mopping all floors and dumped out the dirty water. After all the big cleaning was done, you made yourself a nice cold iced tea in a to go cup that you would take home afterwards.
Grabbing a chair from the back room and bringing it up to the till to sit down while you cashed out, dumping out all the coins and bills from the tip jar first. Counting in silence, not having noticed how Harry had moved tables and was now seated across from you instead of in the back.
âItâs different after closing.â
You glanced up from where you had rows of quarters lined on the counter, trying to not loose your count. âI mean,â you spoke, only after writing down the amount you calculated. âItâs the same â but calmer. Or sometimes more stressful, depending on the day, and who I close with. Itâs for sure not as nice as being here alone in the morning.â
You saw Harry nod. âI really like the mornings.â
âYou mentioned that,â you hummed, beginning the dreaded task of counting up the smaller coins.
He fell quiet again, watching you quickly move the coins from the counter to the register, counting under your breath while you worked. He didnât want to distract you and have to start all over again, instead deciding to pull his attention back to his sketch book.
Flipping his pencil between his fingers a couple times, listening to the coins clacking overlapped with the soft sounds of whatever song was playing â he didnât know it. Finding himself drawing small things he saw around the shop; the way the mugs were stacked, the way the leaves on a plant fell to one side, the way there always seemed to be umbrellas shoved in the vase out front even though it hadnât rained in weeks.
And then he found his eyes falling back to you; the line that formed between your brows as you focused on counting, the way you sat with one leg tucked under the other, the small movement of your lips as you spoke under your breath.
He hadnât fully realized he was colouring in the curve of your cheeks until he caught himself unable to stop looking up at you. Using the only pencil crayons he brought with him, colouring you in with two shades of blue.
Starting your outline over again and again, each time focusing on a different part of you that he could see. Squinting as he drew the soft curve of your eyelashes, and then the rise of your hairline, and the dip of skin from your neck until the soft green colour of your shirt started below your collarbones.
After a couple minutes in silence, your sudden movement from where you were sitting brought his attention back up to you, watching as you walked away from the till to the back, quickly coming back with a little baggy in hand.
He shut his sketchbook with the pencils still resting between the pages, rising to his feet with a little push back of his chair. The noise brought your attention to him for a second, eyes flicking between him and your task at hand.
âYou did that fast,â he hummed, leaning his elbows down on the counter across from you. You were bagging the counted money, writing down the amounts of the day. Harry tried to not let his eyes linger on your hands. Not wanting to seem like he was spying on how much money you had made in a day, when he was really watching the way you were gently gripping the pen that was being swiveled between your fingertips.
âYou learn a few tricks over the years to make it go faster,â you murmured, zipping shut your baggies that would be placed in the safe for the night.
Once you were all done, the only thing left was one last load of dishes to run through before you could close for the night.You began to wait for the dishes to clean, you were suddenly aware of how quiet the space was around you and Harry, the soft music of Mazzy Star creating a dreamy atmosphere.
You also realized you had no real reason for letting Harry stay past closing â it wasnât like the two of you were doing anything afterwards. But you also knew that you were maybe expecting something, and just maybe the two of you would be doing something together once you were off work.
Bringing the dish rack filled with clean steaming dishes to the front counter, letting them drip dry for a bit before you started to put them away.
Harry was tentatively walking over to where you were, not completely crossing the invisible line that separated the inside to the outside of the cafĂŠ, but pushing it enough.
âSure you donât need a hand?â He asked, once he was leaning against the counter that the dishes were sitting on.
âI told you, I canât pay you for any of it,â you joked. âBut really, itâs okay. Iâm nearly done.â
He only nodded, watching as you looped your fingers through the handles of mugs to carry more of them at once.
You wondered really what Harry had to gain from watching you finish up your closing shift. You knew he said he liked the space of the cafĂŠ, that it inspired him. Whether that was bullshit or not, you didnât mind his company.
Still slightly curious about how he was spending all his time at your work, and how he didnât seem to have anything else going on at the moment other than watching you put away still steaming hot dishes.
âI know you said you kind of work at that gallery,â you started. âBut I mean â and I donât mean this in a bad way but, donât you have another job? Like not a 9 to 5 but, I donât know. Youâre here weekdayâs and weekends, sometimes early and sometimes late.â
Pausing, not sure if you were properly vocalizing the small curiosities you had about Harry. âYou know I like trying to figure out the lives of customers but â I mean what do you do?â
He was silent for a bit, and a first you thought you had made a bit of an idiot of yourself but you saw the small tug at the corner of his lips, indicating a smile.
âIâve been telling you,â he finally said, eyes gleaming when he looked at you. âIâm an artist. That is my 9 to 5. I manage to get some small jobs here and there to make some extra money, but so far Iâve been able to make a living. Getâs a bit tough sometimes but lately Iâve been managing to get a slow and steady stream of commissions.â
You felt a bit bad, nearly dumb for asking. âWhat kind of small jobs?â
âWell,â he leant against the counter across from you. âSome art handling at galleries. I taught a few classes, probably not very well, at a community centre. Just small things to make some money on the side. But like I said, being an artist is my 9 to 5.â
âOh,â the word sounded so small in response. âThatâs really cool. I mean that, thatâs just ⌠really cool.â
You didnât know why you found yourself so lost for words. He had explained it to you so casually, so nonchalant about following what he wanted.
Picking up the now empty dish tray, bringing it to the back. You didnât pay that close attention to what you were doing, quickly rinsing it out and turning off the dishwasher. Your mind was wandering, Harryâs words running through your head over and over.
Not realizing it at first, but when you dipped your head down to make sure the dishwasher was properly drained, your vision went a bit blurry. There were small tears pricking at your eyes, building at your waterline and threatening to spill over.
Quickly tilting your head back as if the tears would fall back into their ducts, dabbing the skin under your eyes with the back of your hand.
There was no real reason for the sudden tears that appeared, you knew that. It was probably a culmination of too many busy days of not enough rest. But another small voice was telling you something else, and you knew exactly why you were crying.
But for now, you couldnât indulge your thoughts too much since you knew that would only open the gates for more tears to come. Shaking your head, pulling out your phone from your pocket to use as a makeshift mirror to make sure the whites of your eyes werenât shining red.
Keeping your head down a bit as you walked out, avoiding Harryâs gaze. Grabbing your cup filled with iced tea you had made for yourself before cashing out, taking a long sip as if more hydration would make you look as if you hadnât been crying.
Silently checking over that everything was all ready for the opening shift tomorrow morning. Heading to the iPad to clock out, closing the POS for the day.
âIâm all done,â you finally spoke while heading to the back room for the last time, making sure the fridge door was properly shut before grabbing your bag and keys to leave for the day.
Waiting by the alarm system when you gathered all your things, watching over your shoulder as Harry stood by the door with his own bag. Punching in the security code to set the alarm for the night, hearing the paced beeping that started and alerted the time you had to walk out and lock the door.
He propped the front door open for you, holding it open before waiting while you  locked it shut, double checking it was properly closed.
âI just have toâŚâ you muttered under your breath, heading in the opposite direction to the other side of the cafĂŠ. There was an emergency exit in the back, that usually remained lock but sometimes someone would unlock it and forget to close it again, so you always made sure to check.
The door didnât budge when you pulled on it, finding it properly closed. You met up with Harry again, avoiding his gaze as you kept your eyes trained down on the pavement under your feet.
You knew there had been a big and sudden shift in your mood, but you couldnât think of any reason to explain it so you simply remained silent.
But, you also didnât want to start explaining why you were suddenly crying.
âWhich way are you headed?â
âUhm,â you had to think for a second, although you took the same path every single day. âThis way.â
Pointing ahead in the direction you would walk down before turning over to the block your apartment was on. Harry hummed next to you, beginning the walk by your side.
Remaining quiet for the first couple minutes, keeping your eyes more or less downcast. Knowing you probably didnât have the best energy to be around right now, and not even wanting to bother with any kind of small talk.
âAre you alright?â
Lost in your own head, you had almost forgotten about Harry walking next to you in the cooling air of the city. You turned to him for a brief moment, eyes flitting over his before looking forward again.
âYeah I â Iâm just tired. Long couple of days.â
Before Harry got a chance to speak, you realized that you need to turn onto your block. âIâm going here â Iâll see you around.â
You turned the block, stopping for barely a second as Harry uttered a small âSee you,â before you walked the opposite direction of him.
Pace picking up as you wanted nothing more than to be home at the moment, quickly walking the rest of the way home.
Finally closing your door behind you, not caring where your bag ended up on the floor and going to immediately crack open a window, airing out the stuffy apartment. You busied yourself with lighting a stick of sandalwood incense, letting the smoke slowly blow out the window, the smell starting to fill the room.
It wasnât until you went to change into a sweatshirt and shorts, catching a glance of your appearance in the mirror when you suddenly felt tears well up again. Reaching for your phone, deciding that if you were going to wallow in your sudden sadness that you should have a soundtrack for it.
Pouring yourself a glass of wine, knowing you should make something to eat as well but not having the energy for it at the moment.
You only took one sip of the drink before placing it back down on the counter, feeling small tears fall from the corner of your eyes. Wiping under your face with the back of your sleeve, knowing more tears were to come.
The sudden cry had come out a bit out of no where. It sometimes was like that, the unexpected surge of tears that suddenly needed to fall from your eyes.
What surprised you, was that it was triggered by what Harry told you. Him telling you that his work as an artist was his 9 to 5 job, that he was following what he always wanted to do and was so far able to get by.
It was similar to the way you felt with Mae, sometimes. The two of you had graduated with the same degrees, but she was following her dream while you had the same job you held all throughout college. Sure, maybe the location of the job was different, and this time you were manager, but it still felt like the same job.
It wasnât that you felt unfulfilled in life, and you did really like your job. It was just that there was sure to be more â this couldnât be it for the rest of your life.
And the small, snarky comment from family or even customers didnât help. You had had customers ask you if you were just working there âfor nowâ and if it was âsome place you were trying to get out of.â It was condescending really, and you always politely smiled at them and told them no, but it never helped with feeling not good enough.
So sitting with your wine, and a little cry, was very much what you needed right now.
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(As yet Untitled) Wheel of Whump #3
Some time ago I gave the wheel of whump a spin for each brother. I had 2 completed stories (which both turned out more fluff than whump), but then stalled. In honour of @gumnut-logic's Military Bros Day, and for @tsarinatorment's birthday I have just completed the third one!
It's Scott, and the wheel gave me Drowning and Alley.
Please note this has not been proofread - I wanted to get it posted before the day was over!
Wheel of Whump #3
He was here in New York City for a week, staying in the penthouse apartment a short car ride away from the office. A week filled with unavoidable, important Tracy Industries meetings. A week he was already wishing was over despite it being only Tuesday. He was over it. The petty bickering, the business politics, the smug, know-it-all idiots, the over-confident jerks and the patronising old-hats who forced him to continually prove he knew what he was doing. Heâd had enough. And heâd already had enough of being under the watchful eye of the security detail every time he stepped outside the apartment.
So it was that Scott found his way out onto the pavement, shiny and slick from earlier rain, walking the short distance from the rear of the apartment building to the little coffee shop on the corner. Heâd made this sneaky jaunt so many times before â a brief escape from the claustrophobic confines of the constant security presence â without incident. The coffee was good, but it was the pastries that kept him coming back. He wasnât exactly sure of their official hours, but heâd never yet found them closed, so despite it being just before midnight on a Tuesday he was able to come away with a hot cup of (decaf) coffee and an almond scroll.
Even at this late hour traffic was almost constant, tyres flicking up misty spray from the oil-slick shiny, damp street as each vehicle passed. Almost halfway back to the apartment he heard the cry above the trafficâs white noise. A young, female voice. Indistinct, tearful, painful sounds punctuated by definite âNo!âs and a âPlease, donât!â, then a screamed plea for help. It was coming from the narrow alley to heâd just passed. The alley was practically unlit and lined with large dumpsters that obscured his view, but he could see figures moving about deep in the shadows.
Before he had realised what he was doing heâd taken a few steps into the alley, calling out as he looked into the gloom.
âHey! Everything okay?â
The scuffling sounds ahead of him ceased and he walked carefully forward on the muddy, pocked and potholed bitumen as he headed deeper into the narrow space between dumpsters. Despite his caution he never saw it coming. He had no chance to react. He received a solid blow to the back of the head and saw stars pinpricking his dimming vision. He didnât feel himself fall, but he was very aware of his face hitting the wet, gravelly ground before he blacked out.
***
Gordonâs squidsense was tingling. He re-checked that everything and everyone was secured before Thunderbird Two could take off on the way to get the injured to hospital. Everything was as it should be but the tingling lingered in the back of his mind.
âGood to go back here, Virgil,â he relayed to his pilot over comms.
âFAB,â was the reply, simultaneous with the roar of VTOL as the giant aircraft began her ascent. âBut somethingâs bothering you. Spill.â
âSquidsense is tingling.â
Having made sure the injured remained settled through take-off, Gordon made his way to his co-pilot seat. Heâd barely sat down before contacting John.
âHey, Thunderbird Five, give me a quick check in on Alan and Scott. I need to shift this uneasy feeling.â
He didnât miss the concerned look Virgil shot across at him, but any comments he might have made were averted when the space above the dash lit up with Johnâs hologram.
âFunny you should ask that.â The furrow in Johnâs brow suggested nothing funny at all. âAlanâs fine, however I had some odd readings on Scottâs vitals, but now thereâs nothing, and I canât raise him on comms. His Security detail havenât seen him since he returned to the apartment almost three hours ago. Eos is trying to track his phone, but it seems to be turned off.â
âItâs not like Scott to turn his phone off,â Virgil commented. âCould be a flat battery.â
âYouâre not fooling anyone, Virge. Youâre thinking exactly what Iâm thinking â somethingâs wrong.â Gordon was certain it was Scott that had sent his uncanny knack for sensing trouble into overdrive, and he was formulating a plan of action. âJohn, send his head of security up to check on him. Since weâre headed to New York with our injured passengers anyway, Iâm gonna pay Scott a visit. Virgil can drop me off on the way past.â
Virgil had some thoughts on that, but when John came back to them with word from the head of Tracy Industries Security that Scott was not in his apartment all argument ceased.
They reached NYC in minutes. Rain began to fall as Thunderbird Two hovered above the apartment building long enough for a zipline to be deployed, Gordon to slide down, and the cable to be retrieved. Then, with a quick flare of her rear engines the great green beast was on her way to the hospital. By the time the roar of her engines had faded Gordon was already running down the stairs, heading for the penthouse.
***
Rain was falling. A heavy downpour, pelting the pavement. Scott was aware of the sound, and the sensation of drops falling on his face, and the fact that half his face was lying in water. And pain. A great deal of pain. He breathed out and water bubbled against his lips and nostrils. He tried to move his hand, to push himself up off the ground, but searing pain lanced through his head and for a second had no sense of where up was. Then he blacked out again.
***
Inside Scottâs apartment Gordon searched for something that might tell him what had happened to his big brother. The security officer there with him was nervous and apologetic, but Gordon had no time for any of that. The other five officers that made up Scottâs night-time detail had headed out to search the immediate area, but no-one knew how long Scott had been gone so it was difficult to define how large an are they should search.
âJohn, I could really use some info right about now.â
âEos has found his phone. Signal is pinging off towers in Long Island.â
âThatâs nowhere near here, and Scott would have no reason to be there this late at night.â Gordon was finding it difficult to keep the looming panic out of his voice.
âSecurity Chief Anderson is sending TI officers out there now, and local law enforcement are looking into it as well.â
âYou donât think Scottâs there either.â It was not a question. Gordonâs mind was racing. He was missing something. A thought was trying to form somewhere in the back of his mind, but he wasnât calm enough to give it time to voice itself.
âNo,â John replied, still trying to work through what they knew and find answers too. âAnderson says they didnât see him leave the apartment after 9pm. Eos is still screening CCTV footage, but thereâs been no sign of Scott leaving or anyone else entering until we sent Anderson up here to investigate.â
âWait, John, check the footage of for the rear of the building. I think I know why no one saw him leave.â
It had finally twigged. The thing Gordon was missing. The thing that was missing from the room, the reason Scott would leave the apartment late at night â coffee and pastry. Gordon was one of the few people who knew about Scottâs sneaky visits to the cafĂŠ. He exited the penthouse at a run, heading for the express elevator that would take him to the buildingâs parking lot and rear exit. He needed to follow Scottâs route, and he was prepared to leave no stone unturned in the search for any clue as to what had happened to Scott.
Once he was outside the rain pummelled his shoulders and began plastering his hair to his head as he hurried along the street towards the corner coffee shop. He couldnât go too fast, scared heâd miss something as he swept his gaze from left to right, scanning every shadow, every nook and cranny. He came to the entrance of the narrow, dark ally and his squidsense became so active it almost hurt.
Entering the ally cautiously, still scanning everything in sight, Gordon found he needed more light and reached into his baldric for a glowstick, thankful he still had some left after the earlier rescue. Snapping it and holding it ahead of him to cast itâs green glow, he made his way past a couple of large, dirty dumpsters and then stopped short at the sight that greeted him. There was Scott, lying face down on the uneven ground, his face in a pothole, blood slowly oozing down the back of his neck from a nasty headwound and staining his sodden blue shirt.
Gordon forced himself to step forward through the initial paralysis of shock and hit his comm to call John as he knelt beside his brother. Fingers searching for a pulse on a wrist bereft of watch or comms with one hand while the other gently lifted Scottâs head from the puddle.
âIâve got him, John!â There was a pulse, but Scott wasnât breathing. âShit, Scott! John, Iâve got a weak pulse but heâs not breathing. Iâm administering CPRâ
Gordon checked the airway was clear and rolled Scott onto his back to administer the necessary rescue breaths as he spoke.
âFAB.â The reply was clipped, emotionless in tone, which told Gordon exactly how John felt at that moment. âVirgil should be with you in less than two minutes.â
To Gordonâs great relief it took less than a minute for his brother to give a cough that expelled dirty water from blue-tinged lips. He rolled Scott into the recovery position and sat beside him, panting. One hand rested gently just above his brotherâs hip feeling the rise and fall of the ribcage with every shallow breath, the other hand gently brushing limp, wet hair from his face. He took a moment to process the lack of jacket, and the absence of phone or wallet in the pockets of Scottâs pants. A mugging? Scott knew how to defend himself against a single attacker, this had to have been an ambush of some kind.
Gordon had questions, but for now he was just relieved his brother was breathing. His fingers gently brushed Scottâs forehead again and eyelids flickered open revealing blue eyes searching for the source of the touch. There was a shaky, deep inhale.
âGordy?â Barely more than a croak.
âIâm here, Scott. Iâve got you.â
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School Girl Attitude Part 1
@detective-gigglesâ and I came up with this little series.
Masterlist
Warnings: SVU talk, SVU crimes, talks of underage girls and undercover.
WC: 1720
âThanks so much again Mrs Carisiâ you lent down and kissed the older lady on the cheek.
âAnytime my darling, I just wish you werenât going undercover in a skirt that short- where is it anyway?â
âCome on Ma, ya know we canât tell ya thatâ Sonny took a sip of his coffee.
âWell please stay safeâ Sonnyâs Mum cupped one of your cheeks rubbing her thumb over it âAre you coming for Easter on the weekend Y/N?â
âMa I told ya, we have to see how the case plays out- I might not be here eitherâ Sonnyâs mum huffed back at him.
âOk, you need to let me knowâ she winked up at you.
Manhattan Special Victims had been home coming up 3 years. You had transferred from Philadelphia PD after you worked with Liv and the squad on a kid napping over state lines. The squad was amazing to work with and Liv offered you a position the day you were driving back home after the case was closed. You moved down 2 weeks later and hadnât looked back since.
You were partnered with Sonny and soon became best friends with Rafael after working close with him on your first big case in Manhattan. You had become a Carisi your first year in Manhattan, after you stood beside Bella every step of the way with Tommyâs case against his parole officer after only being in Manhattan for 3 months. You had met Sonnyâs parents outside of court one day, and as they say the rest is history.
You fell for Sonny the first Easter the Carisiâs asked you there. You sat outside and watched as he played with his nieces and butterflies filled your tummy when he looked over at you and winked. Rafael being your best friend heard about this crush quite often and tried to talk you into asking him out every chance you guys were alone,
âCome on mi querida, how long are you going to keep it to yourself? You deserve to be happyâ
âRafi- have you seen the paper work? There is so much involved, and well what if he doesnât feel that same?â
âHave you seen the way he looks at you? Of course he feels the same- I can tal-â
âDonât you dareâ You gave Rafael a warning look
âMi querida, come on just say somethingâ
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You looked at yourself in the mirror of the locker room sighing at how much skin you were showing. You, Liv and Sonny were going undercover at an underage sex party. Sonny was going in as a John, Liv your madam and you as one of the girls along with some girls that were picked to look the part from the academy. You hadnât heard the door open when you heard someone clear their throat, you spun around almost losing your balance in your heels to see Rafael looking less than impressed,
âMi querida, youâre getting sent in looking like that?â
You had short blue and white plaid skirt, just covering your front and back, thigh high white socks, black pump stilettos and a short white button down tied in a knot under your breastâs and only a couple of buttons done up. Your hair in piggy tales in big curls and heavy makeup.
âRafi-â you rolled your eyes.
âI know donât startâ Rafael huffed at you âIâll have your ugg boots and badge in the van with me for when youâre done, so you donât break your neck in thoseâ he nodded towards your shoes âCome on Liv is waiting, Carisi and the other women are already in there and you still need to see if your earrings workâ Rafael walked towards you and linked his arm in yours to help you walk out.
You, Liv and Rafael arrived at the salience van to Amanda and Fin and you all got inside to wait for the signal.
âAh- wow Y/Nâ Amanda looked you up and down, you went to open your mouth and Fin cut in,
âCarisi needs to start paying attention to the roomâ Fin frowned.
You looked up at the screen and seen that Sonny was looking down at a girlâs ass, and then moved his head to look at another one that walked past. Rafael looked over at you and saw your face, he pulled out his phone and open a message to Sonny,
8pm Rafael: Find something else to look at Detective.
Sonny pulled out his phone and looked at the message clearing his throat. Sonny stood up and walked over to the DIY bar in the house and asked for bourbon and coke, which was your signal,
âReady Y/N?â Liv looked over at you, you just nodded back still pissed at what Sonny had been looking at. As you went to walk past Rafael he grabbed your hand and squeezed it,
âEverything by the bookâ He looked between you both, leaning over to kiss you on the cheek âStay safeâ
You walked in through the back door of the house with Liv, the kitchen and lounge area was full with young girls and older men. You started to work the room and act the part when you came into the lounge area to see Sonny with one of the other undercovers sitting on his lap whispering in his ear as he ran his hand up and down her thigh, rage and jealousy ran through you. You couldnât let it show or you would blow your cover. But what you didnât know was they were both playing the part, all she was doing was reciting the 50 states over and over again in his ear.
When Sonny had seen you walk into the lounge area he was glad one of the undercovers was on his lap, he instantly harden and had to adjust her on his lap so she couldnât feel it pressing into her thigh, he didnât want her to think it was for her when really it was for you.
Sonny had feelings for you from the moment he worked with you on the kid napping case. You walked into the bull pen in your full blues with your Captain and he felt like the wind was knocked out of him. He had never wanted to say anything about how he felt in case you didnât feel the same and his Mum put doubt in his head about being with someone he was parented with in case it didnât work out, although she treated you like the daughter in law she has never had.
You lent against the lounge room wall trying to look as sexy as possible not looking in Sonnyâs direction when one of the older Johnâs walked over to you leaning into you.
âI havenât seen you around here beforeâ the john smirked at you looking you up and down.
âIâ am newâ you tried to sound sweet.
The night took a weird turn. You and Liv where in the back of this Johnâs car on the way over to a house a few streets over where he kept his girls. The john had offered to buy you off Liv and she managed to talk him into taking you both to the house so she could see it before they would work out a deal. Once you guys had left uniforms busted in arresting all the johns and rounding up all the girls.
Sonny came running over to Fin, Amanda and Rafael who were all getting in the car to follow you guys, Amanda following the GPS from your earrings on her phone and listening to Livâs microphone from her ear piece,
âWhatâs happened?â Sonny said puffed out from running over to them.
âWe will fill you in on the wayâ Fin said as he got into the car.
They all sat in the car across the road from the house you guys where in, waiting for back up to pull up.
âBarba, Carisi you guys wait hereâ Fin and Amanda got out of the car ready to bust in, Sonny wasnât armed so he couldnât go with them.
Once both doors where closed Sonny turned to Rafael,
âWhat was with the text earlier?â
Rafael turned his head and glared at Sonny,
âWhat was with you checking out so much ass while undercover?â
âWhatâs it to ya Counselor?â Sonny snapped back.
âIt is everything to do-â Rafael paused â You need to start seeing whatâs in front of you before itâs too lateâ Rafael snapped.
âWhatâs that meant to mean?â Sonny turned his body to look at him, Rafael rolled his eyes back at him when Rafaelâs phone started to ring,
âYeah Livâ
âBarba you better get in here, Carisi too. Y/N said you have her badge she needs it.â And she hung up.
Rafael and Sonny got out of the car, Rafael carrying your ugg boots and your badge in his pocket. They both walked into the house to a mess, the john that had been trying to buy you was cuffed. They both looked around at the dump that the house was, with air mattressâs all over the floor. Rafael had seen you kneeling down talking to a girl who was crying, as you seen him and Sonny you squeezed her arm, stood back up and walked towards them.
âThanks Rafiâ you took your uggâs off him and swapped your shoes over. Rafael then shrugged off his jacket and handed it to you, you put it on and he pulled your badge out of his pocket and handed it to you, clipping it on the waist of your skirt.
âAt last count there are 4 missing Philli girls here, I recognised them from their missing personâs picture. Two are foster kids and two have families.â
âWhat do you need me to do?â Sonny looked down at you.
âI think you have done enough for tonightâ you couldnât look at him and you went to walk away.
âWhy is everyone on my case tonight? Whatâs with the school girl attitude Y/N?â
âExcuse me?â you spun back around to face him.
âYou heard meâ Sonny snapped back to you. You balled your hands into fists, spun on the balls of your feet and walked away.
âSmooth Carisiâ Rafael scoffed at him rolling his eyes.
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Sugar and Spice [Maxwell Lord x Reader] - Chapter 6
Summary: When you are evicted from your apartment by your toxic ex boyfriend and have no place to go, who do you turn to? Alone in the city as the countdown to Christmas begins, you find yourself applying for a job as the assistant of the worldâs biggest entrepreneur; Maxwell Lord. Little do you know, he has other intentions for you. No doubt about it, this Christmas will truly be like no other.
Word count: 3.1k
Warnings: Smut, mentions of a previous verbally abusive relationship, typical 80s misogyny (but very little of it), mentions of food and drink, alcohol consumption. This is a sugardaddy x sugarbaby fic soooo⌠a daddy k!nk too oops.
But in this chapter - angst⌠oops. Some allusions to sex but not much.
Authorâs note: Starting to get fun now! It's the gala and there's a little surprise at the end. The DC fan in me is LIVING for this chapter. Hope you enjoy!
MASTERLIST
PREVIOUS - CHAPTER SIX - NEXT
You and Maxwell had been having so much fun together, you hadn't left his penthouse once, except when he had rented out a local boutique for a few hours so you could try on dresses for the big night. The boutique was an indie store, not too far from Black Gold Cooperative HQ, and when you arrived, they seemed to already know Maxwell. Of course, everyone knew Maxwell but it was like they had a personal relationship with him. You later found out that the tailors there fitted him for his suits and crafted his ties and pocket squares.
You were amazed. The boutique was small but decorated with rose gold and flowers; mirrors and paintings everywhere. It smelt like freshly cut grass and it made you miss home. It was rare you smelt anything like that when you lived in the big city. You were already in love with the atmosphere. The staff there were polite too, although they did seem surprised when Maxwell had brought you in. You caught them whispering about you but Maxwell interrupted your thoughts when he held out a short and black dress. âItâs Gucci.â he announced, double checking the label.
âHey, itâs just like my thrift store dress I wore to the restaurant last week.â You chuckled and he nodded in agreement, a small âAhâ escaping his lips as he hung it back on the shelf.
The store manager came over to you both holding a tray of tea and scones. âI thought you both might appreciate a bite to eat,â she said kindly, placing the silver tray on the little side table next to where Maxwell had been sitting. âIs there anything I can help you with?â
âNo, weâre fine.â Maxwell replied quickly but you held your hand up.
âActually,â you spoke up, clearing your throat. âWe could do with your help. You see, Iâm not used to coming to places like this.â you admitted sheepishly, and the manager shot Maxwell a strange and confused look. You failed to understand her bewilderment.
âOf course darling,â she replied. âMy name is Korin. May I ask what the venue is?â
âNo you may not.â Maxwell snapped and Korinâs cheeks rosied up.
Your head snapped into the direction of Maxwell and you glared at him, in warning to be polite and remember his manners. There was no need for him to be so rude. You turned back to Korin after a beat of awkward silence.
âItâs a Christmas ball,â you told the manager with a deep breath. She took out a notepad and began to scrawl your words down on the paper. âAt the White House.â
Maxwell snapped your name so loud you jumped out your skin. You spun your heel around to face him. âCan I have a word with you? In private?â He asked, venom dripping from his tongue.
âIâll go look for something suitable while giving you two some privacy.â Korin said awkwardly before padding off.
âWhat the hell is your problem?â you asked the CEO who was running his long fingers through his dark blonde hair. He loosened his tie slightly and placed a hand on his hip. He looked stressed.
âYou told her the gala was at the White House.â He deadpanned, looking at you like you had just burned his favourite Armani suit.
âSo?â you asked.
âYou do not tell people -locals,â he corrected, âprivate information like that. Do you understand? It was in the contract.â
âIâm pretty sure it wasnât in the contract,â you sighed. âYouâre just being rude for no reason.â
âI always have a reason.â Maxwell snarled before storming outside in a huff.
You stood there, alone, in the centre of the boutique feeling small and inadequate.
â December 10th, 1984 â
It was the afternoon of the gala. The week between yours and Maxwell's argument at the boutique had been awkwardâ too awkward for you to feel comfortable staying with him. He was working long hours that week anyway, and you didn't like the feeling of being alone in his enormous penthouse. So, you went back to your small apartment, paying your rent to Tristan. He questioned how you had gotten the money so fast but you decided you didn't exactly owe him an explanation. That week you shut yourself off from everyone. Technically you weren't working because Maxwell hadn't called. You wondered if he had been getting off with another woman. Surely if he wanted to terminate the contract he'd let you know. You thought about him every day, anxiety swarming in your gut, but you had too much pride to call him. You were certain you had done nothing wrong, so why did it matter?
Truthfully, it mattered a great deal to you. You hated that you cared so much. The scene replayed in your head over and over again. You were going to just stand there while he was being rude to others. It didn't matter, you were seeing him tonight anyway. You looked over at the dress which was hanging on your bedroom door, admiring every miniscule detail.
It was crimson red in colour, perfect for a Christmas gala. It exposed just enough skin, the bodice being a plain velveteen material and the long skirt coated in a sparkling glitter mesh with a high rise slit. You paired it with red heels and a diamond necklace. You didn't know if you were going to be overdressed⌠you had never attended a gala after all, but you knew for a fact you'd look gorgeous.
Maxwell hadn't seen the dress. He had left the boutique before you had even tried it on, and so, something primal inside of you anticipated his reaction. He hadn't seen you in a week. You weren't sure how tonight was going to go. A knock on your door interrupted your thoughts. Answered it, you were greeted by a group of three men with beaming bright smiles plastered over their faces.
"Hello! We're here to help you get dressed for the Black Gold Cooperative annual Christmas gala!" one of the men said, sliding past you and dropping his bag on your couch before any words could leave your mouth.
"I-," you were semi speechless as the men invited themselves in and made themselves comfortable. "Did Max invite you here?" you asked curiously.
"Mr Lord did, yes," the same man nodded his head and began to unpack hair equipment from his bag. "Actually your place is quite small. Shall we travel to Mr Lord's penthouse? Might be better if we get you dressed there."
"No!" you said, a little too much panic rising in your voice. "I mean, it's fine. You know, I can do my own hair and makeup. And I appreciate you all coming⌠I really do⌠but it's not necessary. And the gala doesn't start for another three hoursâŚ"
"Three hours!" The stylist gasped. "Come on boys! We have to work quick! Chop chop!"
You were pushed into a chair and one of the men began by brushing through your hair, as another man started setting out the makeup. From the looks of it, you would be doting a smokey eye with red lips. Sultry but still festive. "Where is your dress?"
"Um, bedroom door." you replied, pointing down the hallway. "Why?"
"I must take your measurements to ensure the dress is tailored to perfection." The stylist grinned, shooting you an enthusiastic chef's kiss.
"Really not necessary." you replied, wincing as the hair stylist pulled a knot from your hair. "Ow! Listen I know you have to do what Mr Lord says but I'm telling you-"
"No ifs and no buts!" he shushed you. "Besides, it's more so Mrs Lord who we're scared of."
You sighed. You had repressed the memory of his psycho mother. "Max's mother is going to be there?" you grumbled, already feeling a headache bubble up.
"Of course! She loves all the galas and events. Mr Lord⌠not so much."
The three of them took their time getting you dressed but by the time they were finished, the result was indescribable. You looked like a princess. You had truly never thought you were capable of looking so beautiful.
"Ah, just in time! The limo is waiting outside!" The stylist squealed excitedly as he clipped the diamond berret in your hair. "Hurry up now! Don't want to be late!"
You smiled, thanking the stylists for all their help and left your apartment. Walking down the stairs, you were stopped by an all too familiar voice calling your name. "Tristan?" you asked, hesitantly turning around to be greeted by your ex boyfriend.
"Wh-" he was speechless as he drank in your appearance. "Where are you going?" he asked, swallowing the hard lump that had formed in his throat.
"None of your business." you snapped dryly, turning back around and continuing down the stairs.
"Wait- you. You lookâŚ" Tristan was truly at a loss for words. "Who's having the party?" he was quick to change his tone.
"A friend." you muttered, rolling your eyes.
"Do I know her?" Tristan quizzed.
"No, he's new." you sighed, picking up your speed as he chased you through the lobby.
"He's a he?" Tristan scowled.
"Just- stop!" you groaned, spinning around on your heel. "It's none of your business. Just leave me alone Tristan!" you cried out. Tristan didn't say a word and you scoffed in disbelief, racing outside into the snow and into the black limousine waiting for you.
The driver, Jeeves, opened the door for you and you slid inside breathing a sigh of relief. You froze up when you felt a warm hand on your thigh. "Max." you whispered, looking at him. It was the first time you had seen him in a week.
He looked amazing, exactly how he looked on television or in the magazines. His tux had been pressed to perfection and his hair was combed and straightened into place with hairspray. You offered you a small but hesitant smile. "You look exquisite." he said, his voice small.
You were so sure you wanted an apology from him but you didn't know if it was unreasonable to expect such a thing from Maxwell Lord. But in that moment, you didn't care. You hadn't realised how much you had missed him until you were reunited with him in the back seat of his car.
But Maxwell Lord had missed you. Every day his fingers grazed his office phone as he contemplated calling you. He missed your warm embrace. He missed your smile and the softness of your skin. He missed the feeling of release as he pushed himself inside of your soaked cunt as you moaned his name, coming undone beneath him. Maxwell gulped as you placed your hand over his.
"Never been to a gala," you admitted sheepishly.
"Stay by my side, I've got you." Maxwell promised, leaning in and brushing his lips over your neck. He smelled amazing. Like mahogany teakwood with a glance of sweet honey. If you could have it your way, you'd squirm onto his lap and take him right now in the car. You wanted to make a mess of his expensive suit and fuck him so hard his perfect hair falls out of place.
When the limo pulled up in front of the White House, the red carpet was rolled out and ready. "Shit, we're a good twenty minutes late." Maxwell cursed, biting his lip as he looked through the dark tinted windows. Thankfully, it seemed as though no one was in sight and he figured you could both sneak in unnoticed. Wrong!
Taking your hand he pulled you out the limousine. As soon as your foot stepped on the red carpet, an abundance of paparazzi and journalists came out of nowhere. They were screaming for Maxwell, going wild. The flashing white lights from the cameras were blinding you as Maxwell pulled you down the carpet. "Max?" you felt panicked, squeezing his hand in terror.
"Put your head down. Don't look up." Maxwell whispered harshly. You followed his instruction, cowering behind him nervously as he pulled you through the crowds.
"Mr Lord! Maxwell Lord! Hello, Maxwell! Could we have a word? Just one question please! Sir! Maxwell Lord!"
You wondered how he had it in himâ how could he possibly put up with shit like this on a daily basis. Maxwell looked up and politely smiled. It wasn't the same smile that you saw. It was his television smile. There was no sparkle in his eye. He waved and nodded his head in the direction of a few journalists. "Head inside. I'm going to speak to a few reporters. Try and get some good press. Don't talk to anybody, understand?" Maxwell said sternly and you nodded quickly. The second Maxwell let go off your hand, you felt unsafe.
"Mr Lord, can I ask, what does Christmas mean to you?" one cheery reporter smiled. "One must wonder, how does the Lord family celebrate Christmas?"
"Oh indeed," Maxwell schmoozed. "For me, Christmas is a time to give back. Which is why I have chosen to donate a sizable sum of money to the orphanage and the children's hospital. The donation will be made in the name of our dearest Black Gold Cooperative customers and clients. Because at Black Gold, we believe that everyone who invests in us, will get a little something in return." Maxwell charmed. "And what about you doll, do you have plans for Christmas? Got a cute boyfriend you'll be going home to?" Maxwell flirted, causing the news reporter to blush wildly.
You scurried down the red carpet as fast as you could in your heels, when an arm grabbed you and pulled you to the metal barriers. "I'm Angela Matthews from ABC News reporting live tonight from the White House in Washington DC. Maxwell Lord has just arrived to his annual Christmas gala, albeit late, and it seems he has brought a woman. We are joined here tonight with the sensationalâŚ" the journalist took a deep breath and leaned into you. "What's your name?" she hissed, thrusting her microphone to your lips as the cameraman turned to face you.
"I- oh- I uhm-" hesitantly you gave them your name, folding your arms over your chest and briefly glancing back over to Maxwell who was grinning and laughing while talking to a different reporter.
"Fabulous, and might I just say you look stunning tonight. What designer is that dress?" Angela queried and the cameraman kneeled down to get a strong shot of your red number.
"Uh, from a, uh- local boutique." you smiled politely, itching to run away and hide. You wanted Maxwell.
"Wonderful! Supporting local businesses I see. And so what is your relationship with Mr Lord?" Angela beckoned further. You felt sick; you were on live television and Max had told you one thingâ don't talk to anyone. Whatever. You'd never been one for rules. But how were you supposed to answer? You couldn't exactly tell the nation he was your sugar daddy!
"Uhm, friend. He's my friend." you grinned. Yeah, a friend. Surely that was the best possible answer you could give.
"Considering Maxwell Lord's reputation, I'm not sure how much the nation will believe that." Angela spat back and you felt yourself heat up with embarrassment. "So you're his girlfriend? Let's see your hands. An engagement ring, possibly?"
"No!" you cried out, beginning to get frustrated. You were so loud Maxwell noticed and he sighed. "He's just my friend." you confirmed as Maxwell hurried towards you. He slid an arm around your waist.
"Darling," he gritted out, pushing you away from the reporters. "I told you to go inside."
"That lady from ABC news yanked my arm!" you accused, frowning and rubbing the skin where she had dug her nails into you.
"Inside. Now." Maxwell demanded before turning back to Angela with the fakest smile you had ever seen.
"Mr Lord! Oh wow- Mr Lord it's really you." Angela gushed as Maxwell walked on over to her, a smirk playing on his lips. "I- my whole journalistic career I have been waiting to see you in the flesh. Can I- can I touch you?"
"Um, no." Maxwell scowled and the colour drained out of Angela's skin. Realising his rejection was broadcast on live television, he knew he had to make a smooth recovery. "But doll, look at you in that pink jacket. Simply ravishing. Tell me, is there a man in your life?" Maxwell charmed. Something he loved to do was change the topic at hand from him to whoever else. He was an excellent conversationalist although he wouldn't stand for nosey tabloids pressuring him about his personal life. Shutting them out and using his charisma in other ways was something he had gotten rather good at over the years.
You were standing in the lobby of the White House, impatiently tapping your feet as you waited for Maxwell to finish schmoozing with the press. You were in awe as you looked around. You had never imagined you'd be standing in the White House. Just being in the presence of all these important people made you feel powerful. You looked up, twirling around on your feet as you took in the decor.
You jumped slightly when you felt a finger tap on your shoulder. A man, average height, average build. His hair was dark and his eyes were an interesting combination of green-brown. He dazzled you in the suit he was wearing. It wasn't quite as designer label or extravagant as Maxwell's but the simplicity of the black on black tie was something else. He passed you a glass of champagne.
"You look lost," he smiles, looking you up and down and licking his lip. "I'm Bruce Wayne. And you are?"
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I Want Your Belly (Harry Styles x fem!Reader)
Word Count: 2.2k
Authorâs Note: Oddly specific, kinda weird, sappy sweet. Got a good handful of asks for this one so here you go! Harry asks Y/N to join him in the Watermelon Sugar music video. It was a bit hard to write due to the nature of the scenario, but I hope you find it just as cute as I did. Take care and TPWK.
Even in January, the California heat is brutal and unforgiving. Sure, being by the ocean where the momentum of the cool waves cast a light breeze does something to midigate the miserable feeling of feeling like the sunâs rays are going to burn you alive, but itâs only a crumb of salvation really. Weâre talking sweat running down the backs of your kneecaps, legs painfully sticking to the seat of whatever chair youâre sitting in, not enough water in the world to keep you from being dehydrated hot. But she wanted to be there.
Sheâd been oggling him from her sand chair for the past forty-five minutes. I mean, who isnât oggling him when they see him tracing his fingers coyly over the flesh of a sweet, ripe watermelon. Heâd been glancing in her direction in between nearly every take, smirking at her through his aqua-tinted sunnies and wondering if what she was seeing made her reconsider the offer heâd been begging her to take him up on for weeks. All she would give him back was her iconic side-eye before sheâd go back to reading the novel in her lap and occasionally picking at the bowl of freshly-cut fruit sheâd swiped from the prop table.
âAnd thatâs a wrap on scene one!â one of the directors called out over the crashing waves.
Harry did what was proper - shaking hands and bowing heads and saying his âthank youâs before all but jogging over to where she was sat underneath the oversized pale-blue gingham printed umbrella.
âChange yeh mind yet?â
He had his hands on his hips, fingers resting on hem of the crochet-knit tank top heâd chosen himself for the occasion. She waited until she finished the page she was on before even daring to peer up at him through her sunglasses.
âHow are you not dying in those pants?â was all that Y/N gave in response before going back to her book.
ââM absolutely wretched down there if thatâs what youâre askin. But yeh didnât answer my question, lovie.â
She sighed heavily, dog-earring her place in her novel and casting it aside it in the sand before leaning up to rest her elbows on her knees.
âI just donât know why you want me to be in it so badly. This is your video. If Iâm in it, everyoneâs gonna go crazy and itâll be an even bigger shit show in the press than itâs already going to be.â
This made Harry crouch down to her level, his white loafers digging even deeper into the sand as he leaned on his haunches.
âThatâs exactly why I want yeh tâ be in it. âS my video and thatâs what I want. Want this tâ be fun and it would be even more fun if I had mâ girl with me.â
She stared at him, silently giving him her please drop it look, but it only spurred him on further.
âIf itâll make yeh feel any better, Iâll make sure youâre not in it a bunch when it comes âround tâ editing. Barely put yeh up close too.â
That was enticing,Y/N could admit. Heâd surely let her have the final say in how much she was involved, but there was still a lot of stress that came with being on camera. Especially in her state. She knew she wasnât exactly hiding anything, as theyâd been spotted countless times in public and their friends had posted photos to their stories with her body clearly visible in them, but some things sheâd rather not shine a direct spotlight on. Doing something like this would most definitely be putting her business on display for the world to see, and she wasnât sure if she was ready for that.Â
âPlease, baby? I wonât ask yeh again, but Iâd really love it if you were beside me.â
She wet her lips with her tongue, eyes darting up to the underside of the umbrella as she really, truly contemplating giving in to Harryâs pleads. On her life, she can barely recall a time when she hadnât given Harry anything that he wanted. He just had a way with people that wasnât manipulative or conniving in any way - he was magnetic. Everything about him was so charismatic and mesmerizing and anyone that met him found themselves gravitating towards him and going along with whatever he was saying or suggesting. I mean, she let him put a baby in her for christâs sake.
âHelp me up out of this thing and find me something to wear,â she huffed, to which Harry dramatically punched the air with his fist in celebration.
âOne condition,â she interjected his boast and Harry tilted his ear in her direction and tapped his earlobe with his finger to show her that he was listening.
âYou have to go down on me when we get home. It was torture watching you finger that watermelon, but Iâm pretty sure you already knew that.â
âYeh talkinâ like yeh think I wasnât gonna try tâ squeeze in a quickie during lunch anyway.â
He pulled her up to her feet, making sure to keep a steady hand on her back as he led her away from the ocean and towards the beach entrance where the trailers were parked.
//
âWhaâ about this one?â Harry asked as he pulled a strapless swimsuit with a palm tree print littered about the fabric and presented it to her.
âOne wrong step and my tits will fall right outta that thing,â she quipped.
Harry held it at armâs reach so he get a better look at the garment himself.
âYeah. Youâre right. They are gettinâ pretty big, arenât they?â
There was no malice laced within his comment, but when he felt a harsh backhand graze his shoulder, he realized what heâd just said.
âJesus, Y/N. Iâm sorry. Didnât mean it like thaâ. Yeh know I love your boobs. Especially now.â
He tried to make up for it by reaching his hand out to playfully grab at Y/Nâs chest, but she slapped his fingers away and continued thumbing through the racks filled with dozens if not hundreds of swimsuits for something she could manage to squeeze herself into.
âOhh, wait! This oneâs nice.â
Harryâs fingers got tangled in the lacy straps of the neighboring article of clothing beside the one he was trying to pull out, making a few hangers crash to the ground with a harsh sound against the linoleum. When she saw what he had found, she didnât hate it. It was a sherbet-orange colored bikini that seemed as if it would cover everything she was concerned about showing, and the bottoms looked like theyâd be somewhat decent at keeping her ass contained and wouldnât ride up and make her constantly have to readjust it every five minutes.Â
âAlright, Styles,â she squinted her eyes and nodded in approval.
âIâll bite.â
He watched her as she peeled her romper that perfectly cradled her small yet still mighty bump, lingering for just a bit too long when she unhooked the back of her bra and dropped it to the floor.
âYou gonna give me the swimsuit or are you gonna keep staring at me? Itâs fucking hot in here, Harry.â
She was stark naked and had her hands on her hips, a sticky veil of sweat still shining on her skin from the mugginess of the wardrobe trailer. Harry couldnât help but chuckle at her state, his heart full of nothing but admiration for the girl standing in front of him.
âHere, Iâll help yeh into it.â
Harry kneeled down to the floor and guided her legs through the bikini bottoms. Just as he pulled them up around her thighs and onto her hips, he gave her bump a quick kiss.Â
âWeâre kinda matchinâ yeh know,â Harry babbled as he fastened the straps on her top.
ââS the same color as mâ nails,â he stuck a leg out in front of her to wiggle his toes and show off the bright orange pedicure heâd gotten that morning.
âThatâs disgustingly cute actually. Maybe I should change,â she joked.
âNo way,â he dismissed her.
âYeh ass looks too good in this one.â
Harry clapped both hands against her bum with gentle force, the two of them erupting into a fit of giggles. He spun her around by the shoulders to get a good look at her body, protruding belly and all, in the clementine orange swimsuit.
âMâ pretty, pretty girl,â he whispered as his lips met hers in a kiss.
âYouâre lucky I love you enough to do this.â
âI know I am,â Harry muttered against her mouth.
âAlright,â he continued.
âJust gotta change into mâ shorts and then Iâll be good tâ go. Meet yeh at the umbrella?â
âOh hell no,â she jested.
âIf you got to see me naked, I get to see you naked. Now get to stripping.â
//
The day went by in a blur.
What was supposed to be a brief cameo turned into Harry dragging Y/N into every scene he possibly could. When the directors instructed the models to gather in a pile around the pop star, he found his head perched in her lap, nestled perfectly atop her thighs with his temples pressed against her belly. When theyâd wanted clips of everyone romping about the shoreline, heâd ended up carrying her around the beach after sheâd gotten winded from doing one-too-many takes.
âHarry, I cannot fucking do this anymore,â she panted.
âI can practically feel my cankles growing.â
âFine then,â he replied, hooking his forearm around the underside of her knees and scooping her up so that she was cradled against his burly chest.
âIâll just carry yeh.â
Heâd made her feed him raspberries as he sang the lyrics into the camera, even going so far as to suck on her fingers seductively when she went to drop one into his mouth. It wasnât intended to be a serious attempt at filming the video, only him messing around and trying to get a rise out of her as he always did, but everyone ultimately decided that that the take they were going to use. Sheâd cursed him out under his breath, but they both knew it was for making her practically soak her knickers rather than getting dragged into more than she bargained for during the shoot.
Constantly, his hands always found themselves gravitating towards her belly. Whether it was rubbing her taught skin like a crystal ball as he sang the chorus instead of gesturing to the large watermelon that he was supposed to be holding, he couldnât keep his hands off of her.
Sheâd known it was bound to happen at one point, but sometime throughout the afternoon heâd called for her and when she turned around, he was had shoved a watermelon up under his sheer, yellow blouse.
âY/N!â Harry shouted at her from a few yards away, interrupting a lovely conversation she was having with one of the models.
âIâm you!â
He gestured to the fruit stuffed inside of his shirt, toyfully stroking the exterior in the manner that she always found herself doing even she wasnât realizing.Â
It made everyone, and I mean everyone, explode in laughter. It only made her hide her face in her hands after promptly shoving her middle finger in his direction.
But sheâd gotten him back. When the director wanted shots of each of the girls taking bites out of a slice of watermelon, sheâd made sure to take the messiest bite she could manage so that the juice ran down her chin and down the valley of her breasts. Y/N threw her head back as if were the greatest thing sheâd ever tasted, exposing the column of her neck that Harry loved to mark up and bruise with his skillful tongue and lips.
âYeh tryinâ tâ make me hard right now?â he all but growled in her ear when sheâd joined him behind the camera so the next model could have their turn.
She simply cocked her head to one side and smirked up at him.
âPaybackâs a bitch, isnât it? Iâm going to the bathroom. All of this watermelonâs making me have to pee.â
When it came time for the portrait and everyone was being distributed their designated slice of fruit, Y/N found herself confused when Harry pulled her out of line.
âWhat are you doing, H?â
Harry held up a hand to signal that heâd be right back, to which he returned with an uncut watermelon. Quite possibly the biggest watermelon that sheâd ever seen at that.
âYeh donât get a slice, yeh get the whole damn watermelon.â
Theyâd all piled up on the bench and stared stoically into the camera, only instead of raising the wedge to their lips to take a bite, Y/N sat on the grass at Harryâs knees, a whole watermelon resting in between her legs in front of her bump.
//
Y/Nâs day ended up being far more fun than sheâd ever imagined it could have been despite her constant nagging and jabs at Harryâs expense. While sheâd initially only agreed to be a part of Harryâs music video under the condition that her role would be minimum, she was secretly hoping that all of their side conversations and what would be considered âouttakesâ would actually make in into the final cut.Â
In fact, sheâd had so much fun that at the end of the day when filming had wrapped and her and Harry were on the way home, the gentle hum of his convertible and the cool breeze that followed a blistering day on Malibu beach had slowly began willing her eyes shut.Â
âBaby,â Harry beckoned her from the driverâs seat.
âHmm?â Y/N picked her head up from where it was leaning against the window to look over at him.
âDonât go tâ sleep on me now.â
He reached over to grab her left hand that had settled itself on top of her round stomach. Before lacing his fingers with hers, he kissed her knuckles tenderly.
âStill got tâ go down on yeh when we get home. Bet yeh gonna taste like strawberries.â
#yes i got mad that i couldn't find this clip of the video in a gif on tumblr so i made my own#no i do not want to talk about how shitty the quality is#harry styles x reader#harry styles fanfiction#harry styles imagine#harry styles one shot#harry styles x pregnant!reader#dad!harry#dad!harry x reader#dad!harry x pregnant!reader#harry styles writing
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Certain Things (m) | myg
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summary- you were in love with min yoongi, because he was a good person. You never thought heâd feel the same. F2l
rating- explicit 18+
word count- 5869
pairing- yoongi x reader
genre- fluff, smut
Warnings - oral (male and female receiving), penetrative sex, daddy kink, slight rough sex
Title inspired by Certain Things by James Arthur. <3
You did not fall in love with Min Yoongi because he was the dreamiest man youâd ever laid eyes on.Â
You did not fall in love with Min Yoongi because he was skilled in just about everythingÂ
You did not fall in love with him because of the way his body moved when he danced, almost like telling a story.Â
It wasnât the way he remembered your coffee order or the way he stuck his tongue out when he was concentrating. It wasnât the look of concern in his eyes when you had a rough day. It wasnât the way he could (almost) always tell what you were thinking.Â
No.Â
You fell in love with Min Yoongi because he was a genuinely good person. The kind of person who made you want to be better too.Â
The way heâd do good things, the way heâd help people, especially when he thought no one was watching. You couldnât count on all your fingers and toes how many times youâd sat at your window and watched Min Yoongi help an elderly woman carry her groceries up the stairs, or insisted on taking the single mother's trash to the dumpster as she wrangled her child in the other arm. The times heâd fix things the apartment complex neglected to get around to, not even leaving a note. He never asked for any glory.Â
The only time Yoongi sought out recognition was with his music.. His kind words and actions often went unnoticed or unappreciated by others. Yoongi didnât mind that no one noticed, except you did. You noticed everything he did.Â
The day Yoongi moved in next door a year ago, you noticed his minty green hair and his contagious, gummy smile. Youâd smiled back and welcomed him to the neighborhood, offering to help if he needed it. Yoongi had politely refused your offer, telling you he did not wish to bother you. Hours later when you showed up with freshly baked cookies, he did not refuse those. That was the beginning of your friendship with Yoongi.Â
After that, you two were almost inseparable, you were in his apartment or he was in yours. You talked and laughed and watched movies and got to know each other. The few moments you didnât spend at each otherâs side, you found yourself watching Yoongi every chance you got.Â
Just last week, you had perched yourself at your window and watched with a fond smile as your neighbor and now best friend comforted a little girl whoâd approached him with tearful eyes and scuffed up knees.Â
Yoongi looked around for her mother, the single mom with too much on her plate, and when he didnât find her he scooped the small girl into his arms, and gently distracted her with stories of a princess he once knew who fell off her bike too. The little girl snuggled into Yoongiâs chest as he walked around looking for her mother, telling her how the princess got a special band aid that made her booboo stop hurting immediately, like magic.Â
The mother darted over to Yoongi, spewing out apologies and thank youâs. Sheâd only turned her back for a moment and her toddler had disappeared. Yoongi shook his head, telling her it was nothing to apologize about and that he always enjoyed the young girls company. Min Yoongi was, in your opinion, a literal angel.Â
You smiled fondly, walking away from the window and stirring the soup you'd begun cooking earlier in the evening. You often shared your food with Yoongi, knowing that if you didn't, the stubborn idiot would exist on nothing but instant noodles and americano coffee. As you stirred the pot, you let your mind drift off with thoughts of Yoongi. He had texted you late the night before while he was struggling to compose lyrics for his new song.
He sent you voice clips of him rapping verses and asked your opinion on lines for the chorus, and you'd helped him get through his little slump until he was so in the zone he forgot to reply. You'd woken up this morning to an apology text and hugged your phone to your chest, reveling in how sweet he was and thinking it was just as good as a good morning text. You knew it was stupid to pretend these interactions with Yoongi were more than friendly, but sometimes you couldnt help yourself from getting lost in the idea of being his.Â
You wanted so badly to wake up to good morning texts from him. You wanted the hugs to last longer. You wanted him to hold you. You wanted to kiss those shiny, plump lips. Feel those veiny hands on your skin. You wanted to stay with him always, every time you parted from him a part of you seemed to dim. It was as if Yoongi was the sun and you were the moon, his warmth and energy reflected off of you and fueled your own.
Your entire life didn't revolve around Yoongi, not in the least. You had other interests and friends and hobbies. But it seemed like lately, he had wiggled his way into your heart so deeply, like a budding rose, the roots of your love for him were ingrained inside of you. Lately he had taken up more and more room in your heart, occupied more and more of your thoughts. You sighed, shaking off the empty feeling inside your chest and scooped the soup into two bowls.
You made your way over to Yoongi's apartment and balanced the soup so that you could knock. Yoongi opened the door a few moments later, wearing only grey sweatpants. Your mouth went dry and your grip on the soup wobbled as you stared at his exposed chest. Yoongi reached out to steady your hands and took the bowls from you, setting them down on the coffee table by the couch.
''Sorry I just got out of the shower. Let me go put a shirt on.'' Yoongi blushed, scurrying down the hallway and leaving you speechless at the entry.
You collected yourself, slowly shutting the door behind you and grabbing two spoons from his kitchen before sitting down on the sofa. Yoongi reappeared, fully clothed. You weren't sure if you were thankful or disappointed.    Â
''This smells amazing!'' he praised. ''I was just about to make some instant noodles but this is so much better. Thank you!''
''How many times do I have to tell you that you can't survive on instant noodles and coffee?'' you rolled your eyes.
''I don't know how to cook.'' he shrugged.
''I have offered to teach you a million times.'' you threw back at him.
''But if I learned how to cook you wouldn't cook for me anymore.'' he pouted playfully , knocking his shoulder into yours.Â
''Big baby.'' you muttered, not bothering to hide the smile on your face. ''What would you do without me?''
''Probably die.'' he laughed. ''You're my best friend, I kind of need you.''
''Awww, Yoongi!'' you hugged him.
''Yeah yeah.'' he laughed, wrapping an arm around you in return. ''Just don't go anywhere, okay?''
''I won't, I promise.'' you grinned. ''Who else is going to feed you?''
''My point exactly.'' he winked, spooning more soup into his mouth and closing his eyes happily. âUgh. Marry me.â He joked.
âYou wish.â You laughed, trying to hide the heat rising in your cheeks.Â
You wished.Â
You chucked your coat off and threw it haphazardly on the coat rack then flopped onto the couch with a loud groan. You should have called in. You'd woken up late, your alarm didn't go off. You didn't have time to do your makeup if you wanted to shower, which you really needed to. So you'd gone to work looking like a troll, and things only spiraled downhill from there. Â
Your boss had called you out in front of everyone at the staff meeting for being late to work, using you as an example for the new attendance point system. Snide remarks were tossed your way from various grumpy people which you attempted to take in stride. Then, in the breakroom you'd spilled coffee all down the front of your peach colored dress.Â
You had texted Yoongi about your less than stellar morning and asked if he was having a better day. He talked you through your meltdown, trying to convince you that the universe wasn't out to get you and the world wasn't cruel and unjust. He'd been the reason you made it through the work day, albeit by the skin of your teeth. Your whole body dragged on the way home and all you wanted was to see Yoongi's smile but he had promised a friend he'd go drinking with them.Â
You flung yourself off the couch and changed into a baggy t-shirt and a pair of pajama shorts. You put on your favorite avocado face mask and relaxed with a lavender candle burning on the coffee table. You'd taken about two deep breaths when you heard soft tapping on your front door. You whined out loud and got up, padding over to the door and flinging it open.
The poor teenager standing at your door jumped in surprise, almost dropping the pizza he was holding. Eyes wide, he stepped back a bit. Your brows furrowed in confusion.Â
âSorry. Can I help you?â you asked as sweetly as you could, guilt flooding your chest.
âLarge pizza for Y/N Y/L/N? â he questioned nervously.
âBut I didn't order any-â you began to explain before you were cut off.
âSorry! Sorry I thought I'd be back in time!â Yoongi huffed, jogging up to you and the poor delivery kid.Â
Yoongi took some cash out of his wallet and paid the young man before thanking him as he took the pizza and turned to you with a smile. He was also holding a white paper sack you couldn't identify and you shot him a quizzical look.
âHey there Shrek.â he laughed at your bright green face mask which you had honestly forgotten about.Â
You were thankful it hid your blush as you swatted at his arm in protest.
 âI thought you had plans.â you stated, ignoring his comment.
âI cancelled them.â he shrugged, moving past you to enter your apartment and set the pizza down on the coffee table.
âWhy?â you asked, shutting the door and following him in.
âSounded like you needed some cheering up.â Yoongi smiled, opening the paper bag and pulling out your favorite wine.
âUgh, a man after my own heart.â you joked.
Yoongi just chuckled and uncorked the bottle, walking into your kitchen and pulling two wine glasses from the cabinet like he lived there. He poured you both a glass and sat next to you on the couch.
âI am fully aware that I am going to regret this decision, but I have decided that to cheer you up, we can watch whatever movie you want.â he told you.
Your eyes widened in excitement.
âAny movie I want?â you confirmed, âyou won't complain?â
âOne time only offer. Whatever movie you want.â he grinned at the childlike response.
âHarvard here we come!â you giggled, snatching up the remote and selecting Legally Blonde.
You glanced over at Yoongi, waiting for a snarky comment. He only gave you a pained smile. You snuggled into the couch with your wine in one hand and a slice of pizza in the other, feeling content and happy. Yoongi had turned the worst day into one of the best, simply by being who he was: kind and thoughtful.
âThank you, Yoongi.â you said softly.
âNo need to thank me. That's what friends are for.â he smiled, throwing an arm around your shoulders and leaning in for a quick squeeze.Â
Yoongi left his arm around your shoulder while you two watched the movie, and you had never been more comfortable than you were snuggled into Yoongi's side with your wine and pizza and strong leading female character centered movie. With Min Yoongi by your side, maybe the world wasn't so bad after all.
Today was Yoongiâs birthday. Heâd gone to lunch with his family the day before and had planned to spend the day with you once he got off work. You looked over at your coffee table, grinning at his gift that youâd wrapped perfectly, even put a pretty bow on top. Youâd baked him a cake, which was iced and ready for candles. You opened the drawer, but did not find candles.Â
Cursing under your breath, you checked the time before rushing out the door and running over to the small shopping center across the street from your apartment complex. You gave a friendly wave to the cashier, a college aged girl who worked there three days a week. You grabbed candles and a lighter then made your way over, making small talk with her and asking about classes.
âThank god finals are almost over. Theyâre killing me.â She whined as you swiped your card.Â
âHang in there, itâs almost over!â You encouraged her and she groaned but laughed.
You made your way back to your apartment complex, thinking about Yoongi and his face when he inevitably saw what youâd bought him. You didnât notice the clouds turning an angry gray. You did notice however, when the rain immediately started pelting down, drenching you in seconds. You squealed, holding your shopping bag above your head and jogging towards your apartment.Â
Suddenly, the rain stopped assaulting you, and you looked up to find Min Yoongi laughing as he held an umbrella over both of your heads. Despite his eyes being the darkest color youâd ever seen, they shone with kindness.Â
âYoongi.â You grinned in surprise, âyouâre home early!â
âYeah, they let me go early for my birthday.â He wiggled his eyebrows playfully.
âWell letâs party!â You beamed up at him.Â
The two of you ascended the staircase and made your way into your apartment. You shrugged off your soaked jacket and hung it up. Yoongi cleared his throat uncomfortably, looking anywhere but at you.
âWhatâs wrong?â You asked.
âI-uh... your shirt.â He mumbled, apples of his cheeks dusted with a light pink flush.Â
You looked down, cheeks burning as you realized your white t shirt was soaked through, revealing your lacy pink bra. You squeaked, arms darting out to cover your chest. You disappeared into your room, embarrassment flooding your face as you changed. Reappearing in front of Yoongi fully covered, you couldnât meet his eyes.
âHey, itâs okay, donât be embarrassed.â He comforted you with a hand on your shoulder.Â
The skin there burned. When you didnât say anything, Yoongi pulled you into a hug, strong arms wrapping around your waist and pulling you into his warm chest. You let the warmth of his embrace comfort you for a moment before pulling away and putting the candles in his cake and lighting them before walking it over to him.
âHappy birthday to you, happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Yoongi! Happy birthday to you!âÂ
Yoongiâs gummy smile graced his lips before he closed his eyes and blew out the candles.Â
âWhat did you wish for?â You asked, leaning in and wiggling your eyebrows.Â
âIf I tell you it wonât come true!â He chuckled.
You sighed dramatically with a smile and cut the cake into slices, handing him the biggest one. Yoongi took one bite and threw his head back with a groan.Â
âThis is delicious, Y/N. Thank you so much.â He praised.Â
Your heart skipped a beat and you grabbed the neatly wrapped present from beside the couch, holding it out to him.Â
âI told you not to buy me anything.â He glared jokingly at you.Â
âJust open it.â You giggled.Â
Yoongi took his time opening the gift, carefully peeling back the paper in an attempt to keep it whole and make less of a mess for you, thoughtful man that he was. He froze when he saw the box.Â
âYou didnât.â He gasped.
Your giddy laughter was your only response.Â
âThese are... they... theyre too much, Y/N. I canât accept them.â He sighed regretfully.Â
âYou can and you will. You deserve something special on your special day! Itâs about time someone pays you back for everything you do.â You smiled encouragingly.Â
âThe cake was more than enough.â He argued, but he couldnât take his eyes off of the box in his lap.Â
They were the wireless noise cancelling headphones heâd been drooling over for months, ever since the promo came out on Instagram. Heâd been salivating when he showed you the ad for them, and you started picking up a few extra shifts here and there to put back money for them. They were a couple hundred dollars but you wouldâve saved up thousands just to see the look that adorned Yoongiâs face in that moment.Â
âThank you... so much. Iâll pay you back for these. Iâll take you to dinner. Iâll-â he began but you cut him off.Â
âDonât even think about it. Just take them. If you really wanna pay me back, write me a song.â You grinned.Â
âI will.â Yoongi promised, engulfing you in a tight hug. âThank you.â Left his lips in a whisper over and over. âThank you. Thank you. Thank you.â
He pulled back and held you at arms length, eyes trained on your face. His gaze roamed over your features, drinking you in. His eyes searched yours for a moment before his gaze flicked to your lips. You waited with bated breath.Â
âY/N?â Yoongi's voice was barely above a whisper.Â
âHmm?â
âCan I kiss you?â He questioned quietly, carefully.Â
âPlease.âÂ
His hand came up to gently cup your cheek. He angled his head and closed the distance between you. The moment his lips pressed against yours, it felt like coming home. He held you close, and youâd never felt so safe. Your heart hammered in your chest as your arms wrapped around his neck, fingers gently threading through his hair. Yoongiâs arms found purchase on your hips and he pressed himself closer to you, his tongue sneaking out and gliding along your lips. You parted them, and he deepened the kiss. You werenât aware that your grip on his hair had tightened until Yoongi pulled back, resting his forehead against your own with labored breathing.
âIâm trying really hard to be respectful and not to push you, but youâre making it kinda hard pulling on my hair like that.â he admitted breathlessly. You could feel the thickness of him pressing into you.
âWhat if I want you to?â you asked quietly, looking up at him from beneath your lashes.
Yoongi sucked in a surprised breath, his eyes searching yours almost frantically for a sign of doubt. When he found none, he interlaced his fingers into yours.
âAre you sure?â he pondered.
âIâve never been more sure of anything or anyone.â you admitted, biting down on your lip nervously.
âIs this- Are you- I donât think I can do this if itâs just a one time thing.â Yoongi sighed remorsefully.Â
âI donât want it to be.â you reply, gently running a hand up and down his arm comfortingly. âYoongi I want you. In every possible way. Youâre my best friend. I love you. Iâm in love with you. I have been for a while.âÂ
âIâm in love with you too.â he whispered, like a secret heâd been dying to tell you. âBe mine?â
âOh Yoongi baby, Iâve always been yours.â you giggled, pulling him in for a tender kiss.
Yoongi kissed you back, slowly. He took his time, exploring your mouth, relishing in the taste of you. You tasted a bit like the cake youâd both consumed not long ago, but also just distinctively...you. Yoongi loved the way you tasted, and he wondered idly if other areas of your body tasted just as sweet.
Gripping you by the hips, Yoongi pulled you up against him and you wrapped your legs around his torso as he carried you towards your bedroom. Your hands gripped his biceps and he barely had to look where he was going, so familiar with your apartment since he practically lived there. He hoped to become as familiar with your body and how you ticked as he was with everything else about you. You could feel him pressing up against your core as he carried you, the friction causing arousal to pool.Â
Yoongi placed you on the mattress gently, his body moving to hover over yours. He gazed down at you with longing in his onyx eyes, but it wasnât just longing. He yearned for you, needed you, you knew this because you felt it too. The way he looked into your eyes mirrored your own expression. You were so desperately in love with Min Yoongi, and by some miracle, he felt the same way.
âI have dreamt about this moment for so long.â he admitted sheepishly, âI almost canât believe this is real.â
âMe either. I canât believe youâre here.â you giggled, letting a hand come up to softly caress his face, then push his hair out of his eyes.
âIâm not going to lie, I thought I was going to have to leave when your shirt was wet and I saw your bra. I didnât want you to see my hard-on.â he laughed.
You covered your face and giggled in embarrassment, but Yoongiâs hands covered yours and pulled them away from your face, holding them on either side of your head.
âDonât hide from me. Donât ever hide any part of yourself from me. You are so beautiful, Y/N. I adore everything about you.â Yoongi cooed, pressing a soft kiss to your cheek.Â
âDid you knowâŚâ he ghosted his lips to the other cheek. âThatâŚâ his tender assault moved to your forehead as he placed a kiss to it. âIâŚâ his lips brushed the tip of your nose. âlove you.�� he smiled, kissing your lips.
âI love you too, so much.â you giggled, kissing him back and moving closer to him, his warm embrace cradling you.Â
Something shifted, and Yoongiâs kisses got deeper, needier. His body lowered to lay flush against yours, but he was careful not to squish you. His erection pressed firmly into your core as he slowly rutted his hips into yours. A quiet moan left your lips at the swivel of his hips against yours and Yoongiâs kisses began to descend, his lips now working against the skin of your neck, sucking and nipping at the flesh.Â
His fingers crept up to the hem of your dress, and he tugged gently on it. You lifted yourself, tugging it off and tossing it across the room. Yoongi had seen you in bathing suits that had covered the same amount of skin, but this was different and it had heat flooding your cheeks. You took a deep breath and willed all of your courage and unhooked your bra, letting it slip down your shoulders before tossing it aside as well, leaving you only in your panties.Â
Yoongiâs jaw went slack as he stared at your breasts. You wanted to cover them, wanted to hide, but this was Yoongi. You trusted him with every part of you.Â
âYouâre so beautiful, Y/N.â he stated in awe.
His head dipped down and his mouth wrapped around your nipple, his tongue flicking over the nub. Your back arched and your whimpers got louder when he began to suck. His large hand reached up to knead and tweak the other breast. Your body responded immediately, hips bucking up into Yoongiâs. You gripped his shirt and tugged, mumbling âoff.â Yoongi obliged, tearing the fabric off and tossing it away in one fluid motion.
Your mouth watered, eyes roaming his ivory skin, the smooth planes of his flat stomach, poofing out just a little. He was perfect. Yoongiâs cheeks were dusted pink again and you leaned up, placing soft kisses to his tummy. Yoongi wound his hands gently in your hair, watery eyes watching you as you worshipped his body the way he deserved. Your lips ghosted over his chest and you could feel his heart racing beneath your touch.
âYouâre so perfect.â you cooed.
Yoongi covered his mouth to stifle a laugh, and you grinned up at him. His hands came down to cup your face gently, and you leaned into his touch before urging him backwards until he was lying on his back. You made quick work of his belt and zipper, pulling his slacks down and tossing them haphazardly away. You watched his face for a reaction, and he bit his lip to conceal a nervous smile. Your heart fluttered in your chest at how adorable he was.Â
Despite the fondness filling your chest, you couldnât help but feel warmth farther down when your eyes roamed over the tent in Yoongiâs boxers. You reached out and cupped your hand over his hardened member, palming him over his boxers. Yoongi let out a low groan at your actions, his hand gripping at the duvet cover. You slowly pulled the boxers off his body,Â
Yoongiâs length sprung free once his boxers were removed and it rested against his stomach, thick, hard, and leaking. You peppered soft kisses along the vein, bringing a groan out of Yoongi. Your tongue snuck out and cautiously slid across the tip of his penis, and his breath stuttered. You smiled to yourself, then took him in your mouth. Yoongi couldn't tear his eyes away from you, mesmerized by the sight of your lips wrapped around his cock. He'd had a million dreams about this very moment, but none of them compared to the way it felt to have his cock in your mouth.Â
It was almost too much for Yoongi, the way you were bobbing your head along his length, twirling your tongue around, massaging his balls with the perfect amount of pressure. It wasn't all sensual, he could see the adoration in your eyes. It made his heart swell with joy. Â Other parts of him were swelling as well as he neared his high. His hips involuntarily jerked, apologies tumbling from his reddened lips but you didn't slow down. You wanted to make him feel good, reward him for all the things he did for everyone else.
âY/N, I..I'm gonna-â Yoongi warned.
You took the opportunity to take him deeper down your throat, swallowing around him. That sent Yoongi over the edge, echoes of your name falling from his lips, his body twitching as he spilled his seed down your throat. Yoongi took a shaky breath and gazed down at you in awe as you licked your lips clean after swallowing his load.Â
 âYour turn.â He smiled, guiding you to lay on your back while he settled himself between your thighs, placing teasing kisses along the skin there.
He pulled your panties down your legs and licked his lips at the sight of your soaking cunt presented to him. Yoongi didnât waste any time, bringing his lips to your folds and letting his tongue dart out to lick at your clit. You gasped, spreading your legs further apart, inviting him in. He slowly slipped one finger in your heat, working it and curling to hit that sweet spot that had you drooling.Â
His lips wrapped around your clit and he sucked before using his tongue to attack the sensitive bundle of nerves. You knew Yoongi could move his tongue quickly based on every rap youâd heard him recite and youâd daydreamed about how that would translate to eating you out but his skills surpassed your imagination and he had you close to cumming in under a minute. He slowly worked more fingers in, stretching your tight hole while he seemed to recite spells on your clit with his tongue.Â
No sooner than Yoongi added a third finger, you were careening off the edge, pleasure washing over you and Yoongi worked you through it, drinking up all of your juices and leaving a soft peck on your clit as you came down, which had your body jolting. He reached down to his jeans and pulled out a condom.Â
âAre you still sure about this?â He asked tentatively.Â
âYes, Iâm sure.â You said with absolute certainty.Â
Yoongi crawled up your body, leaving sweet kisses as he made his way to hover over you until you were face to face. He bit his plush lip, looking into your eyes with so much longing it almost hurt to return his gaze. He reached up to brush a stray lock of hair from your face, leaving his large hands on your cheek, gently rubbing his thumb back and forth. You leaned up and captured his lips with your own, and he melted into the kiss, immediately deepening it. His hands travelled down your neck, his fingertips tenderly brushing against the skin of your arms until he found your hands, resting beside your head. He interlaced your fingers together as he finally, finally entered you.Â
You gasped into his mouth, squeezing his hand while you focused on the feeling of finally being filled by the man of your dreams. Yoongi felt perfect inside of you, filling you up perfectly as if he was made for you and you were made for him. He stretched you in all the right ways and feeling him pressed up against your walls had your head spinning.Â
'' You okay?'' Yoongi asked, stilling inside of you.
''Yes.'' you whispered breathlessly. ''You feel so good, Yoongi. Please.''
Yoongi began to slowly move inside you, taking his time and making sure not to hurt you. His hips met yours as he bottomed out and he let out a shaky breath, watching your eyes for any sign of discomfort. You smiled up at him, pecking his lips quickly. Yoongi was amazed at how brightly your eyes shined when you looked at him. His thrusts started picking up pace, your soft noises spurring him on.Â
The two of you shared sweet kisses as he thrust in and out of your aching heat. Your noises gradually got louder, the faster his thrusts got. The louder you got, the harder it was for Yoongi to keep his composure. While he'd been picking up the pace, heâd remained fairly gentle, but something in him snapped when you groaned his name, sounding particularly needy as you begged ''more.''
His hips snapped into yours in a harsh thrust , knocking the air from your lungs. Gone was the sweet love making from moments ago, instead Yoongi was plowing into you with everything he had within him. Everything he'd held back this past year seemed to be pouring out, driving him to fuck you harder, faster. If you thought Yoongi's slow passionate strokes were maddening, you were absolutely ruined by his relentless, unforgiving thrusts. Â
Your soft cries of his name were now loud moans, he had you writhing and screaming as he drove you closer to the edge with every brush of your sweet spot.Â
''Fuck, you take my cock so well baby. I have dreamed about fucking you like this for so long.'' he growled in your ear, leaving hot, wet kisses along the skin below it.
''Me...me too.'' you whined at a particularly good thrust.
''Hmmm, I bet you have.â he smirked, bringing his hand between your bodies to rub lazy circles on your clit.Â
âDid you touch yourself here?â he asked, applying more pressure to your sensitive bud. âDid you play with this pretty pussy thinking about my cock?âÂ
You nodded, overwhelmed with pleasure while Yoongi played your body like an instrument he'd practiced all his life. He knew exactly where to touch, how to rub, how to bring you to the brink of oblivion with a single stroke of his thumb. He was a damn sex wizard. Â
âYou're cute, baby girl. But I need you to tell me. Tell me how desperate you were to feel me inside you. How you thought of me while you fingered yourself.â Yoongi coaxed, bringing one nipple into his mouth and making it impossible for you to think as his tongue rolled over it.
âCat got your tongue?â Yoongi purred, licking a bold stripe across your hardened nipple, then the other. âWho makes you feel this good?â
 âYou.â you moaned, walls clenching around his cock as you got closer to release. This response did not seem to satisfy Yoongi and he shook his head.
âWhat's my name?â he prodded.
âYo...Yoongi!â you cried out as he rolled his hips harshly against your own.Â
âClose... but you can do better, baby girl. â his words were muffled by the hickeys he was sucking along your skin.
âFuck⌠daddy.â you whimpered.
âWhat was that princess? Louder.â he commanded. Â
âDaddy!â you groaned.
âCum for daddy.â Yoongi demanded.
And you did. Your orgasm crashed over you, the most intense you had ever experienced before. You body arched off the bed into Yoongis and you let out the most pornographic sound Yoongi had ever heard. Your vision went spotty and your head felt light and your face contorted in pleasure. The combined feeling of your pussy clenching around him and the sounds you were making threw Yoongi over the edge and he came shortly after you, spurts of hot cum filling the condom. Yoongi didn't think he had ever cum this much in his life. He tied the condom and threw it in your trash can.
His savage streak gone, the energy drained out of Yoongi and he fell beside you panting. You looked over to meet his gaze and you both burst into giggles. His arms came to wrap around you to pull you into his chest. You sighed contently and nuzzled into his warmth. He stroked your hair softly, leaving soft kisses anywhere he could reach. You pressed chaste kisses to the skin of his chest, too exhausted to aim for anywhere else.
âI can't believe it took us this long to get here. We're pathetic.â you giggled.
âBetter late than never, I suppose.â he grinned.Â
âAlways a bright side, that's one of the things I love about you.â you admitted with a shy smile.
âOh?â Yoongi smiled, kissing your blush filled cheeks.
âThere's certain things that I adore about you.â you explained. âLike how kind you are, and how determined and focused. How you always treat people with respect. How you scrunch your nose up. God its adorable.â
Yoongi covered his mouth to stifle a laugh, his own cheeks now turning a shade of red.
âI love you too, baby. I love how you take care of me. How your eyes light up when you smile. I love how passionate you are. Youâre perfect to me.â Yoongi's voice was low and soft while he confessed.Â
You hid your face in his chest, willing your racing heart to calm down, but Yoongi always made your heart race, it seemed to beat only for him. Soon, exhaustion got the better of both of you. You drifted to sleep in Yoongi's warm embrace, listening to your favorite sound in the world, his heart. And it beat only for you.
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Ooooo a fresh blog! Heyo there! So, my first request is some head canons, if you write them anyway, for the each of the turtles having a s/o who is usually the purest of beans. Likeâ she doesnât get angry, usually shy when meeting new people, very humble, sweet and caringâ but for the first time she does itâs like she realizes sheâs frustrated and mad about something that happened during the day and itâs the first time sheâs expressing it. the turtles notice her come in knowing something is off about her behavior when sheâs usually so cheerful. Almost like âSometimes it just makes me soâ it makes me so... so...! Angry!â But she actually gets super surprised with herself realizing sheâs actually venting just to say sheâs fine in the end after bottling up for so long. The turtles just looking at her and asking if sheâs okay đ If that makes any sense.. sorry if it doesnât.
Oooooo my first ask!! Iâm so nervous and excited! I think I got the gist of what youâre getting at. Thanks for sending this in, it means a lot to me! <3
Leo
¡        Honestly caught off guard when you come in steaming
¡        Your calm and sweetness is something he loves and looks forward to â itâs hard being the firm leader in his family when everyone pushes back, so youâre a pleasant break from the arguments and sassy remarks
¡        Not today
¡        Itâs loud in the lair â Raph and Mikey are doing something with a basketball and hula hoop thatâs got Raph raging and Mikey screaming, Donnieâs got a power tool going on the truck, and Splinterâs Celine Dion music is blaring to drown it all out while he works on pruning his plants
¡        Leoâs up in the concrete rafters with a book, glancing down every other minute to make sure Raph doesnât kill Mikey
¡        He would have completely missed you coming in if Mikey hadnât thrown the ball toward the entrance
¡        You dodge the ball before it hits you, but instead of laughing it off like usual, you throw a dark look at his brothers and beeline toward the dojo.
¡        Woah, thatâs weird
¡        Avoidance of his family = big red flag
¡        You didnât even say hi to him??
¡        Hops down and follows, waving off Mikeyâs calls to you
¡        Finds you in the corner of the dojo, bag thrown to the side and hands smoothing out the sand of his small zen garden
¡        Feels a bit awkward honestly
¡        Listen, heâs getting better at it, but heâs not the best at feelings
¡        Especially girl feelings
¡        He knows somethingâs up though, and he wouldnât be a good beau if he just let you simmer
¡        Spooks you when he asks if youâre okay
¡        Darn those ninja skills, how is someone as big as him so silent?
¡        You sigh and just say you had a fight with your roommate and that itâs fine, you just needed some quiet before you went to his family
¡        Okay, coolcoolcool. He can work with this. He and Raph fight all the time! âWhat was the fight about?â
¡        Cue explosion
¡        âShe doesnât pay her part of the bills on time, and she has her boyfriend over constantly and I can hear them through the walls when theyâre screwing because the stupid cheap apartment has stupid cheap thin walls, and she leaves her dishes everywhere even when I ask her to not be a slob, and the landlord is getting after me for her rent whenâ â
¡        W o w
¡        He didnât think you knew any swear words, but the names youâre calling your roommate would make even Raph blush
¡        Your rant goes on and on
¡        Anytime he tries to suggest a solution you get angry at him like why canât he just listen omg
¡        He shuts up quick
¡        Somewhere in the process he sat down and your head moved to his lap while you laid all your problems out
¡        By the time youâre finished your chest is heaving and itâs been an hour
¡        Leoâs scared to say something in case you go off again lmao
¡        He just plays with your hair and hums while you calm down
¡        Finally you look at him with wide eyes, âWow, geez, I didnât think I was that mad.â
¡        He canât help but laugh, âMe neither.â
¡        Your smile is back, though, and thatâs the best thing heâs seen all day
¡        âYou feeling better now?â
¡        You say yes, and give him a good hug and kiss as thanks for his patience
¡        He asks you to come to him if things start building up again
¡        Seriously, start talking to him â I donât think the poor guy can handle another explosion like that lol
 Raph
¡        Raph knows anger
¡        Does he know how to deal with it? Ehhh thatâs hit-and-miss
¡        But he knows it
¡        So seeing your tense shoulders, clenched fists, grinding teeth when you walk in â he knows youâre angry
¡        Itâs a bit off-putting tbh â youâre the calm to his rage, the quiet touch to wind him down when something gets under his skin
¡        What happened to make his quiet girl so mad?
¡        Did someone say something about your family?
¡        Or something about your outfit?
¡        Did a skeevy guy try to touch you?
¡        Did someone try to kiss you?
¡        Okay, now heâs getting mad
¡        Decides to take a page from Splinterâs book and pulls you aside to talk
¡        âWhatâs the matter?â
¡        You pull at your sleeves, looking anywhere but him
¡        You just mumble youâre fine, and that youâre hungry and try to move to the kitchen
¡        Nuh-uh, that donât work with him
¡        Catches you by the arm and gives you a look, âSomethinâs bothering you, and youâre gonna tell me what it is.â
¡        âAnd what if I donât wanna talk about it?â
¡        âTough luck.â
¡        Your glare could curdle milk, but you donât say anything
¡        Alright, you wanna play it that way? Heâs got three brothers he grew up with; he can get it out of you.
¡        Hauls you up and tosses you over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes and takes you to his workout station
¡        Ignores your screams of outrage and the beating fists on his shell
¡        Theyâre like little kitten paw pats; he canât help but smile at how small you really are
¡        When he sets you down in front of a world-weary punching bag, he crosses his arms and waits
¡        Youâre red faced and snarling. âWhat are you doing?â
¡        He raises a fist, and gives the bag a good punch â âThatâs for when Mikey backwashed into my water bottle today.â He throws another punch, âAnd thatâs for Donnieâs stupid snorts waking me up last night,â and another, âand now Iâm back on Mikeyâs backwash!â
¡        He stops the bagâs swaying and gestures for you to take a turn
¡        Realization dawns in your eyes. You look at your fist and throw a pathetic punch at it. âThatâsâŚfor my fifth plantâŚdying this week?â
¡        He almost laughs, but nods encouragement
¡        You punch again. âThatâs for whoever stole my lunch out of the fridge at work.â
¡        And again. âAnd for those kids who spit on that homeless guy!â
¡        And again. âAnd for Ginaâs face when she made fun of my teeth!â
¡        Punch after punch, you let out your anger and frustrations that boiled over today
¡        Raphâs impressed â not just with how much crap happened to you, but how long you held it in
¡        Youâre a lot stronger than he gave you credit for
¡        Heâs also a bit freaked at seeing the rage in your eyes
¡        Is that what others see when he comes at them?
¡        Yeesh
¡        You feel a lot better after the session, if sheepish for letting so much anger show
¡        But he brushes it off, âHey, you see how I am. It donât bother me none, sweetheart.â
¡        He pinches your butt for good measure as you walk back to the lair and laughs when you punch him in the arm
 Donnie
¡        The one that takes the longest to realize somethingâs up
¡        He canât help it! Heâs busy making sure his family is safe and hidden! Heâs gotta keep the firewall up-to-date from all the new viruses being put out, check the perimeter lasers so that no one sneaks up on them, change the oil in the Turtle Tank, and why is the computer sparking over here, he needs to ask Raph or Leo to come with him to get new parts at the junkyard, but if he â
¡        Bumps into you and is like âoh. howâd you get in hereâ
¡        Delighted to see you though! Itâs like all his worries suddenly vanished when he realized âoh yeah! I have a girlfriend!â and thatâs you!
¡        Missed you a lot since itâs been a few days since you could visit
¡        Starts showing you all of the progress heâs made on certain things, asks you how schoolâs going, how was that group project you had, did you get that interview for work?
¡        Itâs your clipped and short answers that finally makes him take a step back and really see how youâre doing
¡        Youâve always been enthusiastic about his inventions, even if you donât completely understand every technical thing he talks about. He thought you guys were past the awkward conversations too.
¡        Clipped answers are a big no-no â it makes him shrink inside, like his words and ideas donât matter
¡        Takes a few seconds to look you over â awkward seconds, ones where you look down and away and not at him
¡        âAre you alright? DidâŚsomething happen?â
¡        You take a few deep breaths, trying to calm yourself, but then the words just start pouring out: âIâm sorry, itâs just, I canât stop thinking about how my supervisors treated me the past few days. They scheduled me to work a triple shift! Without asking me! And I told them I had a date with you, and a million other things to do, but â â
¡        You lay it out for him, apologizing every other minute for just putting this on him out of the blue, that you tried really hard to be happy coming to the lair but your boss just text you that you have another shift tonight instead of getting to hang out with Donnie, and â
¡        Donnie sits you both down in a couple of chairs, his hands holding your own as you keep talking and venting
¡        Rubs circles into your palm, eyes never straying from your own watery and frustrated ones
¡        A breath out of the nose is the end to your rant, and you lean to put your head on his shoulder. âI just hate when people spring things on me! I just wanna stay with you and hand you tools to work on stuff.â
¡        His heart warms at this, even if heâs sad at how sucky your job is
¡        And it gives him an idea
¡        He manages to hack into your workâs scheduling system and put your supervisors or fellow employees in your place for the night
¡        Even sends out a text masked as your head boss to whoever he put, letting them know theyâre on the job and that you had an emergency
¡        Youâre torn on this â those people had things they had to do too
¡        But Donnie reassures you: âIf theyâre as bad as you say, then getting more people mad at them might just make them change. If not, we at least get to have our date night, right?â
¡        Well, when you put it that wayâŚ
¡        He gets a big, long smooch for pulling it off and for listening to you
Mikey
¡        Listen, this boy is intuitive when it comes to emotions.
¡        He kinda has to be with the type of older brothers he has lmao
¡        Instantly knows somethingâs up by the sound of your feet coming down the tunnels â heavy, like you want to stomp them but donât know how
¡        Heâs geared up though â his baby girlâs coming!
¡        Hops off the couch and has the biggest grin for you when you walk in
¡        Doesnât even falter when he sees the glower on your face
¡        Says something stupid to test the waters â âWoah, babe, Iâm gonna have to call the cops â Iâm pretty sure itâs illegal to be as fine as you are!â
¡        Not even a smirk.
¡        Okay okay. Obvi youâre not in a happy mood.
¡        Man, he was hoping for a little blush at least!
¡        Takes that heavy bag off your shoulders youâve been lugging around all day and corrals you back to the couch
¡        Grabs some sodas and a few chocolate bars from his hidden stash in the kitchen
¡        He knows you need it more than him right now
¡        Sits down and calls out to the lair that âweâre making out on the couch!!â Def keeps his family from coming in and interrupting lol
¡        Isnât even phased when you explode about your day â your coworker had it out for you, your professor told the whole class that your paper was what not to do if you wanted a good grade, etc. etc.
¡        Mikey accents your day with âNo!â and âHe didnât!â and âWhat a jerk!â
¡        Itâs cathartic to hear someone agree with you like that
¡        He takes you in his arms when the frustrated tears start falling and you start to wind down
¡        âIt just makes me so angry, and I hate feeling embarrassed andâŚâ
¡        Rubs circles on your back to help calm you, just like his family did to him growing up
¡        After a minute youâre better, and back to your sweet, happy self, if still a bit stuffy from the tears and snot
¡        Youâre surprised and apologize for your emotions, but he stops you
¡        âHey, everyone has their bad days! Sometimes you just gotta let it out, yâknow?â
¡        You give him a big kiss for being so sweet
¡        Makes the day a lot better after that with the soda and candy and some video games
¡        Heâs a good turt <3
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