#but also idk how any of them would interact with each other
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okok two things i wanted to ask:
have you ever thought of an au where all your fos are put together in one big au? :0 i've sorta seen some modern aus around here and there where people do it so i'm curious if you've ever done that before!
i'm curious: how different is the role swap au to the actual canon between shepard and hoffman? does it all play the same in the end? different? (@eveningshards)
Hey Haze!
I haven't really thought of something like that tbh! I've been asked a couple of times on twitter about how I think James and Bruce would interact if they met each other, and tbh that's always something I've struggled to kind of think of, like I for some reason just cannot imagine characters from different media interacting with each other i say like i haven't written a ship fic for james and miguel. Like it seems cool in theory, but idk if it's something I'd be ever able to come up with ideas for
With the role swap for Shepard and Hoffman, in some ways it follows canon fairly closely, but in other's it's different. Namely bcs Shepard is not as brutal as Hoffman is, even when she's a serial killer. She would be very committed to the ideology behind Jigsaw, and that means that every test she makes is a legitimate test where it's hard to pass, but still possible to. This means there's no reason for John to basically put in his will to kill her if she gets out of hand the way he did for Hoffman, and it also means that the events of S.aw 3D would be very different from how they were. Maybe that means that movie would actually be good lol
But I do think that in the end, she would end up being in trouble with the law. Not bcs Jill tells the police tho, instead it would be because one of the people who managed to survive her traps ended up figuring out who she was. That or Perez didn't get killed during the equivalent of the scene where Hoffman's exposed, idk for sure since this is still a very undeveloped au like all of mine are lol
Either way, she ends up having to go into hiding, and that's how she meets Hoffman, paralleling how she ends up meeting him when there's an active manhunt for him within their canon. It's probably slightly lower stakes than her saving him tho considering she never gets locked away in the bathroom like Hoffman does bcs of the aforementioned not having her murder be part of John's will
But from there, things are pretty similar to the standard Shepard and Hoffman dynamic, just flipping things around to match with their differing roles of serial killer vs "I can fix them". But also Hoffman has more "damn she's a serial killer. Kinda hot. If she kills again then I guess I support women's wrongs" vibes bcs he can be inclined towards evil as a treat
#haze#asks#thank you for the questions!#the idea of all my f/os knowing each other would be interesting#but also idk how any of them would interact with each other#i barely know how they would interact with me lol#like it seems fun but i am scared bcs i am obsessed with always having correct characterization#and i don't want to be wrong about how i write them and then have someone make fun of me or be upset with me#and i feel like the odds of fucking up are higher with all of them there#𧩠missing piece#đ§©#𧩠role swap đïž#đïž shepard
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Itâs actually insane how fandom in general has become so scared of making weird and dark and ugly works. Like I look at myself and see how I have also subconsciously adapted this instinct to self censor and make things âmarketableâ and itâs making me want to crawl out of my skin. I need to get weirder and worse and more off-putting hello
#I need to write a proper Spectra&Gus meta bc itâs been cooking me how people donât Want to see the insanity in them#argh#d0 stuff#negative#d0 smashes the keyboard#like yes#Gusâs devotion and loyalty are extreme and these feelings make him do stupid things that he is absolutely aware of being stupid#but letâs not pretend that these feelings go both ways in their relationship#Spectra (for like. the majority of the New Vestroia except the maybe last 12 eps?) sees Gus as a convenient tool#like Yeah he is like. a person and all that but Spectra doesnât Interact with him when it doesnât concern his business so#and also yes. he gives Gus a level of autonomy that one might not exactly expect from how usually these relationships go but#one Has to question if itâs bc of his goodwill or bc he is safe in his knowledge that Gus would never leave him#which. fun and sick and makes them sooo compelling#I would also argue that Spectra/Keith donât even miss Gus when he âdiedâ as a person at first#but as the second pair of hands for work#like it was quite funny to see Spectra give instructions to air only to be reminded that his minion died#but it does rise the question of why hasnât it happened before or in any other situation#(which I must say I really dig because yes. Spectra has always been centred around his ambitions so ofc this is where it would hurt first)#but yeah. sth sth Spectra only starts his journey of Actually giving a shit about Gus and acknowledging his importance to him as a person#by the end of nv#you could still argue it was partially (or maybe wholly) motivated by convenience that Gus presents but#it really was the first time Spectra has personally expressed his tie to Gus gah#all of this to say#they are sickos; each in their own way; and I think we can really make this more sinister and insane than weâve allowed ourselves#throughout the years so far#like yeah. can I see them as a happy couple? sure! but also can I see this as a very codependent (more so from Gusâs angle) relationship#thatâs being sprinkled with Tons of manipulation from Spectra? also yes#actually sorry for this wall of tags idk what got me thinking about them again#but itâs so so biting the bars day bc these guys are so fun!! we just have to let them be and maybe read canon through less good intentions#ok uhhh
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General oc talkkkk
I feel like i have to Do something with al once i take him off the shelf again (when my brain lets go of talon for another few months), ive been motivated to draw talon because he sits in my brain and i imagine interactions but it's much harder with al since al has been around for 10 years or more...and Al has like. Less conflict? In the sense of him just being a nice kind guy with regular human issues in a normal human world (or cow with regular individual issues in a normal furry world lol) ykwim?
Like. Talon is exaggerated he's a caricature of feelings to play with he's got lots of internal contradictions... and outside of that the whole Setting is easy to play with too, like, he's a vampire and those elements are more fun to think about and incorporate and build up in a way that requires a bit more brainpower of the fun variety (can make shit up) than Just a Regular Guy (has to be nore realistic, less fun to research), but less brainpower than, say, my abandoned Space Ocs where it was way harder for me to just make shit up, and way more to make shit up about (not as fun for me)
Idk! Its easy to imagine Talon in interactions, including ones with Al, or just self exploring dialogue....
Other than cute interactions between al and smunker its a lot harder to find stuff with him...he's a guy living in our regular world... his life has been fairly normal and he's good and nice. And i wouldnt change any of those things just to change em but there's less conflict other than the usual internal stuff all humans experience. I think if he wasnt my imaginary bf I would have shelved him more permanently like the oc group he came with...
There's something about how i very rarely make ocs, he's technically my oldest oc and talon is my newest oc, talon is what i Feel making ocs should feel like. And he's only over a year old. And he's still not even what I would call a well written character in any capacity. And yet i dont think i could very easily replicate this again ykwim. Im so bad at writing, and ..... creating....! Idk how people do any of it....i just wanna extend my ocs lives and my interest in them forever...
#talkys#long post#thinking also about how my friend said maybe id fare better if i didnt wait for my ocs to sort of fester in my brain to write them#bc thats how i do it...ive only been getting talon ideas because i talk to him all day in different scenarios i havent been able to exhaust#bc he's brand new#al's like. set in stone theres not much to draw because i just replay scenarios now. stagnated#i fear talon will get to a point like that too#like my brain will Fix Him and Therapize him and it wont be able to go back to the conflict he had Before that#so i wont play with him anymore...ykwim?#but i dont KNOW how to just make a character without having them show themself around in my brain#i barely even know how to make one in the way i do it now#bc i dont make ocs...bc i dont understand how to do Good Conceptâ Conflictâ AND flesh em out#cause i got concepts for my space ocs. not complete ones but they have blurbs#ive never been able to get them to interact with me or each other in my brain though so idk anything about them#nor have i cared enough to draw them more#nor would i be able to think of scenarios#ykwim...?#its weird#ugh. maybe i am meant to just be a commission artistâ im no good at any other niche#i got the worst Roll....#wish i had a brain...okay well im going to sleep neow goodnite
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Thinks abt oni pmd au oh so hard. When you get a second chance at a relationship only to re experience drifting apart from them all over again
#rat rambles#oni posting#idk how much Ive actually explained abt jackie and olivia's plot but it is generally pretty simple#I think Ive said that theyre searching for these power cell sorta things to try to restore the machine they first woke up next to#but idk if I actually ever explained how the cells work? well I mean I only like 10% know myself but I have a vague idea#basically theyre kind of similar to the temporal bow in concept and they operate on manipulating spacetime and such#but theyre a lot more based on the concept of alternate universes as opposed to times bow#basically making power from an individual pokemon over theoretically infinite universes#even though theoretically this could be achieved fairly safely with any pokemon it was highly theoretical stuff and also relied on the#assumption that the amount of applicable universes to draw from would be infinite for every individual#so all existing cells were tied to some of the gravitas guild's strongest pokemon who could theoretically handle the process#this worked mostly flawlessly except for the fact that the host's intent and concent ended up being more capable of influence than expected#now this did have some pros as it meant that facilities powered by theae cells could be built in a way that would allow the host full#access to many functonalities of the facility and allow them to keep close tabs on everything#but the downside was ofc that this could also be used to sabotage the conpany if the host so chose#the og jackie and olivia found a way around this issue somewhat by basically building the cells so that some of their innards could to an#extent overlap allowing the hosts to have some level of access to each other's cells#this functionality was not built between all of the cells but they were all built to be compatible with olivia and jackie's#this is in fact the only reason current jackie and olivia are able to track down the other cells in the first place#the one they found still in the machine was olivia's and due to its untable nature its constantly trying to expand into the other cells but#cant reach them#due to olivia being able to be connected to it just as much as any pokemon olivia shes able to feel this pull when she holds the cell#now most of the other cells are hidden in neutronium crusted abandoned gravitas facilities and cities so the two dont end up spending that#much time interacting with pokemon society and as such don't catch wind of the gravitas guilds existence until far far later on#what they do encounter though are the echoes of the pokemon who hosted each cell as they collect them#again olivia's cell is very unstable and is constantly trying to reach out for the other cells so when the two get close enough its able to#start pulling at the other cells enough to allow for said exhoes to physically manifest to varrying degrees#most of them end up being basically boss fights with a few of them just being scared or too gone to care#for the first few jackie and olivia assumed they were some strange security system given the broken down technology around them#but eventually it becomes all to clear that Something happened. and the two of them end up struggling to agree just what that something was
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This was so sillyksks. The fact that despite all of the horrible things that had been happening around them (this is nothing new for Chaldea/ servants in general of course) and the potential threats of phantasmal beasts gaining intelligence to take over the world, was just as important to Arjuna as being worked up over Karna wearing gaudy sunglasses instead of your standard eyeglassesâŠ
#Chaldea boys W#I prefer chaldea boys over the Valentineâs Day events tbh#story wise at least#the vday stories always suck so bad and have probably some of the worst introductions to highly anticipated characters man#like I havenât enjoyed any vday event before and even the characters that youâre aware of get their brains turned to mush and are usually#written completely oocâŠ#idk whose been writing the Chaldea boy events over the last few years but i remember when they didnât even use to have stories associated#with them either like no effort would be put into them itâll just be a simple summoning campaign#but now tbeh actually have stories and I just đ„č#really enjoyed this one!#my fav one so far was probably the Chaldea boys featuring Circe đđđ#i remember crying after reading the storysjsjjs#so bittersweetâŠâŠâŠ.. the fact that Circe was technically the main character of that event despite it being Chaldea boys⊠ahâŠ.!#and I really loved how guda was barely there throughout majority of the story as well it was quite refreshing#guda does not need to be part of every story for any of them to make sense and flow properly#most of the characters are interesting enough to stand on their own and have their own agency outside of guda being by their side and#shuffled lazily#into a story just for the sake of it#that Chaldea boys was the only event in the entire game that ever focused mainly on the servants from what Iâm aware of#rambling#also#Karna⊠are the lights on up there baby-#nvm theyâre so funny sjsjs#I really loved their interactions with each other throughout the whole story#cu was amazing as well#this was probably the best written that heâs ever been in my opinion since he rarely makes appearances to begin with and most of the others#have sort of sucked to me sorry#he deserves sm better heâs too cool of a servant to be written like poo
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I want to kiss you / ăăčăăă
G. Satoru
NOTE: i recently started learning to write in japanese for not much reason other than to occupy my mind with something new. this little daydream came to me and i can't stop thinking about it, i think falling in love despite a language barrier is one of the purest and sweetest ways to fall in love.
WARNINGS â it might be fem reader idk, kissing đ, ur married w him at the end, not proofread lol i'm snuggled up in bed ok
Satoru cant speak english and you cant speak japanese; Suguru is the translator friend. You met him online years ago, who knows how. But you hit it off, and four years of friendship rolled by.
Satoru heard all about Y/n and saw you many times when Suguru facetimed or called you. You and him had many cute, playful interactions, ranging from making hearthands at each other to flipping each other off and laughing about it. Sometimes Satoru would be sat off-camera, overloading Suguru with things to translate, because he had a lot to say to you. One time, Suguru left for a few minutes to get a pizza delivery, and then Satoru got very quiet and the two of you blinked at your screens.
"Hi."
"Hi."
And then you two for some reason started laughing with your whole chests, Suguru walked in with a confused smirk. He joked, "Sooo... what did you and Satoru talk about while I was gone?" He asked, gentle accent coming through in soft waves. "The mysteries of the universe." You replied. Satoru was already diving into the pizza box, but he still listened to you speak; he wondered what you had said, maybe you used some fancy words to say that you liked him? He'd be lying if he said he didn't memorize variations of "i like you" after that. He was paranoid that he could miss you saying that you liked him.
You managed a slow, meticulously-pronounced nice to meet you in Japanese when you finally visited Tokyo. It was at the airport. You and Suguru had shared many hugs â good grief, you'd seen height comparisons many times but none painted a real idea of just how big these boys were. But Satoru? He was loudmouthed on a screen and surprisingly shy in person. Eventually he hugged you and didn't let go. He even got so comfy as to hang and cling to your body like you saw him doing with Suguru in countless photos and videos.
Though you could barely pronounce the little Japanese that you picked up, Satoru felt giddy to hear your pretty voice in his language. He listened to you like you were reciting love poetry to him, fists under his chin and eyes starry. But you were just saying basic phrases, boring things â nothing that articulated your thoughts properly.
He was far too embarrassed to try and speak any English when he first met you, even though after developing a crush on you he did start learning some English on the side. He knew quite a bit, but listening was so impossibly difficult it frustrated him like nothing else. He was also self-conscious of his English accent, though Suguru tried to assure him that he sounded very cute and almost oddly British.
So often instead of attempting to speak tiny phrases to you, Satoru threw a lot of hand motions and signals your way which got the two of you and Suguru laughing â poor Sugie, he was always translating even the smallest things you said even if you muttered them under your breath, because Satoru was eager to know every little thought and expression you had, even if you were simply commenting on the weather.
Once you commented that it was so hot, you were visiting during a heatwave-filled summer. Satoru raised his brows at Suguru expectantly, and you heard a familiar translation;
æăïżœïżœ
It's hot.
There was such a frustrating language barrier between the two of you, it became more evident when you had finally flown over the sea to meet them.
Yet you and satoru fell in love silently and beautifully, your love flowing like a river in the most unexpected directions. You felt his affection emanating from his irises. You and him joked around, and talked â though you had no idea what the other meant most of the time. Sometimes the two of you gave up and you talked in English, he responded with Japanese, and it went on like that very comedically until Suguru came back to bridge the gap.
Lots of time was spent putting your heads together over your phone, reading translations of what you wanted to say to each other.
One day, when Suguru left the two of you alone in his apartment kitchen so that he could hop to the convenience store, Satoru typed something into the translator and let you read it. Your face warmed up.
ăăčăăăă
I want to kiss you.
He looks at you expectantly.
You type back to him.
Then kiss me.
ăăăăăăčăăŠă
He blushed and hesistated, the two of you making electric eye contact for a while before he boyishly pecked your lips to test if you liked his kiss, but oh that's all the two of you needed to realize just how much you liked each other. You melted into each other like your bodies were made for nothing else but to embrace and be one. He shook a little, tentatively gliding his lips over yours. His hands nervously cupped your cheeks. With the way he handled you so carefully, you'd think you were made of porcelain.
Your reciprocation meant everything to him. His confidence flourished. The soft smacking, wet sounds got louder when he kissed you more passionately. Those gentle hands found their way to the back of your neck, and he softly pressed you closer to him as if he was scared you would pull away. What if you changed your mind mid-kiss? He was overthinking and you wouldn't have even guessed it, because you thought he was in the same blissed out dream state as you were. So high on kissing that the world fell away.
The two of you started smiling embarrassedly, grinning so hard that you couldn't continue kissing. Then the two of you just giggled against each other's faces â a subconscious realization swept him; laughter and kissing are their own languages.
Yes as years passed and you visited time and time again, your Japanese improved and his English improved. When you moved to Japan, eventually you adopted a messy mix of Japanese and English with Satoru. He liked showing off how perfectly he could pronounce things, and you liked showing off that you could write very neat kana.
Years and years and years passed and when you and him were married in your own little apartment, starting a life together, a very fluent Satoru reminisced about how the two of you fell in love despite barely speaking to each other.
"It was your eyes for me." You said.
"Oh really? It was your voice for me. I didn't know what you were saying, but it sounded nice." He said.
"Mmm I liked your voice, too." You said, snuggling your head on his shoulder. He basked in the attention, though it was common, it always felt special for him. The smallest hand touches and wrist kisses made his heart lurch.
"Remember when I always nagged Suguru to translate every little thing you said?"
"Yeah, you worked him to the bone." You chuckled.
"I just wanted to know what you were saying. I had such a crush on you, looking back now it was even ridiculous how much I liked you considering the barrier and all."
"Ooh, did you?"
"How is this surprising? We're married??"
"Oh yeah."
#đïž â trash#â„ïž đđđđ đđđđđđ â äșæĄæ#gojo#gojo satoru#fluff#gojo fluff#gojo x reader#gojo satoru x reader#gojo x fem reader#satoru x reader#gojou satoru x reader#jjk gojo#satoru gojo
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pairing. kinich x fem!reader
genre/warnings. pixelprincess!au (princess!reader x knight!kinich), reposted for formatting lol
summary. a series of random headcanons from the universe! part 1 of many because i have lots of thoughts about these two
author's note. feel free to come scream about some more headcanons with me <3 enjoy!
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kinich and the princess have known about each other for a long time, but itâs only recently that theyâve really talked a lot and become close (since kinich became your guard)
kinich is a bit more open in this universe because although he grew up an orphan, he was recruited into the guard earlier and taken care of by his fellow trainees and the castle staff. heâs still pretty serious and deadpan at his core but he has a bit of silly in him tooÂ
the maids especially used to dote on him a lot. they would coo about how beautiful his eyes are and sneak him cakes and sweets from the kitchen
kinich and the princess actually had one key interaction when they were children that she doesnât remember
the princess came down with a bad illness and had to stay in her room for about a week. kinich was assigned guard right outside her room, but she never saw him. still, they used to talk a lot during that week through her door, and she never quite figured out who her temporary friend was.
princess used to be *very* spoiled and she knows this. kinich is one of the only people who knocks her down a peg, and he also taught her how to do a lot of practical things (i.e. cleaning, cooking, weaving)Â
kinich takes his shirt off by grabbing the back of his collar and pulling it over his head (idk if iâm describing this well, but the image in my head is INSANE).Â
once they actually get together, kinich is the type to kiss the princessâs tears away when she cries (iâm going to scream)
kinich secretly has always known he loved the princess in some capacity, maybe since the day he was inducted as her guard (he looked up into her eyes, knelt before her, and felt something burst in his chest). he doesnât feel like he deserves her love in return and feels so committed to his duty that he wonât do anything about it.
kinich isnât afraid of dying, but heâs afraid of leaving the princess alone. itâs the reason why he insists on teaching her so many practical things like fightingâhe doesnât trust anyone else to protect her like he can.
thereâs a yearly tournament among the guards (and any citizens that want to enter) that is held to win the royalsâ favor. kinich is required to participate due to his position, but he tries a lot harder than he lets onâsomething about letting another guard win kind of irritates him. he wins your ribbon as a prize, a sign of your personal favor, and keeps it on him at all times. he claims itâs just to prove that you owe him.
kinich is a TERROR in the capital marketplace. sellers love him and hate himâheâs fair, but he barters like HELL. you, on the other hand, are any easy target. you will pay pretty much any price they name, and this irritates kinich greatly.
kinich is in charge of training newer recruits to the guard, and older members will warn them not to mention the princess in front of him. last time someone said something disrespectful about her, kinich had them running laps until the sun came up.
most mornings, kinich trains at sunrise. the princess will come out to join him sometimes, either to just lay down in the grass and talk, or to bring out a picnic
many princesses from other nations are attracted to kinich, but he does not return the sentimentâwhenever one tries to talk to him, he acts extremely dry and boring on purpose until they lose interest.
kinich has a lot of piercings, but they're not always optimal to fight inâon days when he expects a battle, he wears a pair of studs that the princess gifted him
the castle maids have a running bet on how long it will take you and kinich to get married. sometimes they try to push it along by telling kinich you're looking for him when you aren't, just to pull the two of you together. the pot is over one million Mora, and at some point, the queen joins as well.
#genshin impact x reader#kinich x reader#genshin x reader#kinich x you#genshin impact imagines#pixelprincess!au#adeptus ink
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thanks for the clarification âĄ
so here is the thought I had
hyunjin and reader being each other's crush but absolutely idiotic about it so they don't know the other's feelings
they have common friends that are sick of the tension between the two. one decides to tell hyunjin, the other suggests the reader to do something to make hyunjin jealous so she can find out if he likes her. (boring I know)
one time when everyone's around, she flirts with jisung or something idk and she gets too touchy so hyunjin is annoyed af. pulls her away to somewhere private and voila, they've confessed in the best way possible đđž
CRUSH. anon request w/ HYUNJIN.
18+ ONLY! MINORS DO NOT INTERACT!
pairing: hyunjin x female reader genre + warnings: friends to lovers, smut mdni!, oral (both f & m receiving), hyunjin calls reader kitten, semi-public wc: 5.4k mina's note: Anon also wanted to throw âkittenâ in it (my fav pet name đ) Also I really enjoyed writing this & love how much details you put on the request!! My box is open for feedback đ
other works here ; any comments and thoughts you can drop them here ; ty for reading.
You donât know how you got in this situation but here you are; staring at your friend who is currently playing basketball, topless. Well, youâre more like drooling over him.
He just looked so good, so hot. His tall, lean, milky body just running around on the court covered in a thin layer of sweat. Normally you hate the thought of sweat, but it works for him. It works well for Hwang Hyunjin, actually. He even looks like he smells nice too. You watch as he laughs at the other players, hogging the ball like the main character in some high school drama. Your eyes waver from his pretty smile to his muscular arms to his piercing, which is sitting so perfectly under his eyebrow, then to his burgundy hair.
You pay attention the beads of sweat that trickles from his hair to his chest, dripping down his body. You gulped when you see them land on the area just underneath his belly button. You completely loss your sanity as your eyes covered that area. His treasure trail? Happy trail? Whatever people called it. Why was it so sexy on Hyunjin?
You quickly look away before anyone catches you; you shouldnât be looking at him like that. Hyunjin is your friend.
When you meet him two years ago in your first year of college, he was just some guy in class you become friends with. He is good looking, but you didnât find him attractive. There was no chemistry, no tension, no feelings. You donât know how it started but you find yourself thinking about him every other hour of the day now. You would freeze when someone else mentions his name, blush when he was in close proximity of you and even stutter when he speaks to you.
âHey.. Hey Y/N,â a voice snapping you out of your thoughts, followed by a nudge on your shoulder.
âHm?â You answered, unaware of who was even calling out to you. You turn your head and there he was, your crush Hwang Hyunjin crouching down next to you, smiling at your blank reaction. Youâre used to him towering over you since he was way taller than you but to have him crouched down like this looking at you makes you feel a bit.. timid.
âIâm going to borrow this,â he says dangling your fresh hand towel in-front of you. Oh yeah, the hand towel you carry around in your bag just in case your physical education professor makes you participate in class. The one you wonât let anyone use or even touch.
When they say having a crush makes you do crazy stuff, they do mean it. You were quick to lean him it.
âHuh.. uhh yeah, sure,â you answered, eyes travelling from your towel to his face again.
When you realised youâve been staring at him longer than you should have, you cough and drop eye contact, making Hyunjin gulped a little bit too loud. âI donât need it anyways you can keepââ
ââIâll return it,â he says with a smile. âIâll wash it first of-course.â You nod your head quietly as you gather up your belongings, getting ready to go to your next class.
âCome on Hyunjin, we are going to be late for class!ïżœïżœ Chan, the oldest out of the friend group, calls out to him.
âSo.. Iâll see you at lunch then?â Hyunjin says after noticing your quietness.
âYeah, Iâll see you at lunch,â you mumbled, shooting him a quick glance.
âBye bro,â Hyunjin says to Minho, giving him a handshake before collecting his bag and going off with Chan.
Minho chuckles at the scene that just unfolded in-front of him; two of his best friends obviously crushing on one another but no one is making a move. Well, itâs not really you and Hyunjinâs fault since you guys donât know about the other personâs feelings.
âYou know he likes you right?â Minho blurted out and you turn your head to his direction.
âWho?â You answered nervously. Did Minho just witness everything?
âHyunjin,â Minho replies with raised eyebrows, his smug a little bit too cocky for your liking today. You rolled your eyes at him but underneath your skin, you are hot, flustered, embarrassed.
âNo way!â you denied. Hyunjin could never like you, he only saw you as a friend.
âHe doesââ
You scoffed a little bit too fast.
âDo you not see the way he looks at you Y/N?â You canât tell if Minho was being serious or not.
Minho does have a history of being a joker which makes you think heâs just pranking you. But he also is a very honest friend, he would never joke around with stuff that could potentially hurt you.
âUhhhhââ you hesitantly reply.
Minho takes in a loud breath, ââI donât know if youâre genuinely dense or you just donât want to admit it.â
âHe doesnât like me,â you answered.
âHe does,â Minho turns his head behind to look at Hyunjin and you followed. You watch as the two made their way across the field, Chan wrapping his arms around Hyunjinâs shoulder trying to snatch your towel away from him.
âOh, you donât want to give it to me because thatâs your girlâs towel?â Chan laughs, basically choking Hyunjin at this point.
âSheâs.. sheâs not.. my girl..â Hyunjin softly replies in a cough, not sure if he was actually being choked by Chanâs big arms or by choking up at you being called his girl.
âSheâs not your girl.. yet?â The older boy teased.
âWhat do you mean?â Hyunjin questioned, hoping Chan didnât see through him.
Chan looked back at you and Minho who was still sitting by the basketball court. You swiftly turn back to Minho, hoping Chan didnât catch you starring at Hyunjin.
âTrust me,â Minho said with his smug face, raising his brow to the older boy across the field. âYou know how to tell if he likes you?â
You stay quiet. You were curious but didnât want to seem like it, so you just raised your eyebrow. Tell me, tell me Lee Minho!
âMake him jealous,â Minho says lifting his chin to Jisung who was currently surrounded by a group of girls shoving their gym towel into his face.
You know what Minho was referring to; thatâs how Felix ended up with Nayeon. Minho suggested to Nayeon to make Felix jealous by sitting next to Jisung at some dinner since he was such a girl magnet. Next thing you know she was pulled away from the table by Felix and they have been together ever since.
You scoffed. It sure worked for them, but you werenât going to use Jisung like that; he was your friend.
âIâm not going to use Han-Ji like that,â you replied.
âOkay look..â he blinks a little too hard at you. âJust use Han-Ji.. He is also as tired as we all are of you and HyunjinâsâŠ.â He pauses. â..tension..â
âWho is we?â You asked confused.
Who else has been noticing your little crush on Hyunjin? Is what you really wanted to ask your best friend, but you donât.
â..And thereâs no tension between me and Hyunjin.. I donât know what you talking about,â deny deny deny.
âEveryone in the friend group can feel the tension, you idiot,â the nickname causing you to pout. âFelix, Bin, Min, Liaââ
ââHyunjin doesnât like me.â
âBet?â He was too quick with this. âIâll let you have bragging rights if he doesnât like you. But I get the bragging rights if he does,â he suggested.
âHuh, what?â Both of them sound bad to you. Why would you be happy with bragging rights if Hyunjin doesnât like you back? It would sting you! And if by chance Hyunjin likes you back, you would hate to deal with Minhoâs telling the whole campus he was cupid. What the hell was Minho on?
âWhat?â He laughed after noticing your face, full of displeasure. âI mean, the worst that could happen is he doesnât like you back.. But then that means you get bragging rights?â Minho laughs tilting his head to the side. He can read you well.
âDude youâre insufferable!â You rolled your eyes. He was still looking at you with his smirk.. Oh wait. âWhat do you mean like me back? I donât like him,â you denied, it but wasnât fast enough, he had caught you.
âSure.. I know everything. Come on, trust me. Iâm your best friend,â Minho nudges your shoulders. âRemember the party this weekend? How you rather sit at home and do nothing. Well maybe you should just come. We havenât seen you out in a while.. Come, and be prettier than this..â he says looking down at your gym wear. You were in baggy sweat shorts and an even baggier t-shirt. âAnd Iâll help you get with him-â
ââHey!â you shove his shoulder back. âWhatâs wrong with me now?!â You look down at your attire. It was gym class anyways of course you would be in this, even if you donât participate.
âWhat? Nothing,â he answers playfully. âCome on, we going to be late to our next class!â Minho gets up before opening up his hand to help you up. Â âHan-ji, weâre late!â
It was lunch time and you and Han-Ji ditched Minho to go down to the collegeâs local bakery to get some lunch.
âYouâre totally not coming to the party?â Minho asked Hyunjin who was sat at the lunch table, eating his huge burrito. Seungmin, Felix and Chan were also there chiming into the conversation.
âWhoâs going?â Hyunjin asked, a mouth full.
âJust the usual.. us. So, Chris, Bin, Jeongin, Yeji.. and then half of the third years are invited,â Hyunjin doesnât look too interested. Donât get the wrong idea, he loves his friends and parties, but he had also seen them every single day on campus, so he had no fear of missing out.
ââŠoh and Y/N says sheâs going to come too,â Minho blurted, playing full attention to his friends reaction.
Hyunjinâs ears perks up at your name, his cheeks suddenly growing pink as he looks back at Minho.
âActually.. Iâll come. Havenât been had fun in a while,â Hyunjin drops the eye contact when he notices Minhoâs sneer. âYou want me to bring anything?â Hyunjin continues a little twitchy, playing with his food.
Minho just laughs. This was getting too exciting for him. âBring your courage!â The rest of the boys laughed.
âWhat?â Hyunjin asked, narrowing his eyes at the crowd.
âYou like Y/N, donât you?â Seungmin exclaimed catching Hyunjin by surprised.
âUmm...â Hyunjin freezes. He doesnât know how to answer. Of course, he likes you, but he didnât want to admit knowing the boys were definitely going to tease him even more for it. But he didnât want to say no just in case they spin it around to say he doesnât like you at all as a friend. Â
âDonât worry bro, she likes you too,â Minho break the silence. Hyunjinâs heart stop at his best friendâs words. He didnât know what he expected but it wasnât that.
âReally? She likes me back?â Hyunjin replies promptly, a sheer smile pulling on his face. He was definitely blushing. Â
âBack.. So you do like her?â Chan torments Hyunjin again and Hyunjinâs smile slowly faded form his face. They had caught him too. Â Â
âHey Y/N!â Felix calls out and the rest of the boys look over Hyunjinâs shoulder. He wanted to spin back to check but he didnât want the boys to play more into his eagerness, so he just freezes looking straight at them.
âHi Lix!â Your voice calls from behind him.
âCome here! Hurry!â Felix continues to make conversation with you.
âBro just ask her out already, weâre all tired of the tension,â Chan quickly expresses.
âWhat tension?â Hyunjin was desperate to see what they had to say before you got to the table.
âSexual tension,â Seungmin whispers and everyone goes silence, pressing their lips trying to hold back their smile.
âThereâs no tension between me andââ
ââOkay you say thereâs so tension? I guess Han-Ji can make his move then,â Minho interrupted, surprising Hyunjin again.
âDoes Han-Ji likes Y/Nâ"
ââShh sheâs behind you,â Chan shushes the younger boy up before he could finish his sentence.
âHey..â Hyunjin says timidly before you could even sit down.
âHey..â you replied back, climbing over the bench so you can sit next to him. The whole group watches as Hyunjin blushed at your proximity. âSit here,â you pat the area on the other side of you for Jisung to sit.
âCoffee and pastries for lunch? That place is like a 10 minute walk,â Chan askes from across the table.
âItâs okay, Han-ji keeps me company,â you say as you nudge Jisung a little bit and you both open up your pastry bag.
Hyunjin glances at you from aside, he stays quiet.
Hyunjin doesnât know how to feel. He didnât expect his boys to catch on about his feelings for you and he didnât expect Minho to blurt out that you like him back. Hyunjin is also confused after seeing how close Han-Ji is to you too, he never really questions your close relationship until now. Does Han-Ji actually like you? Thoughts flood his brain as he continues to eat his burrito. Â
You rushed home from your last Friday class to get ready for the party. You threw on one of your mini sun dress, pairing it up with some sandals and a cross body bag before collecting your black cardigan and rushing out to Yeji who was ready in the living room waiting to do some pre-party shots with you.
You and Yeji tipsy-ly made it to the loudest house on the street. Lee Minhoâs residency. It was only 8pm and it was already crowded. She held your hand and clumsy pulls you through dim-lit hallways packed with people before reaching the living room. There they were, all of your friends in the living room with a drink in their hand, conversing with one another. Â
âThere they are!â Seungmin yells as he sees you and his girlfriend. He quickly makes his way to rip Yeji off you, pulling her into the kitchen to get a drink.
âWow, my best friend finally came to one of my parties!â Minho appears out of no where handing you a beer.
âI was here two months ago Min..â You playfully rolled your eyes. âWhen you and Nayeon vomited everywhere and me and Felix had to bathe you guys.. naked,â you refreshed his memory.
âI remember.. Crazy night..â Minho laughs. He stops to look you up and down before grabbing your shoulders. âVery pretty Y/N. You planning to make someone jealous?â He complimented before getting back to his little mischiefs.
âMaybe,â you answered looking around the room. You hadnât seen Hyunjin yet and Minho notices.
âYour boy is hella tipsy by the way, he keeps telling me heâs nervous but wonât tell me why,â Minho informs you.
âHeâs not my boy.â
âSure.. okay, anyways so not your boy is currently staring at you from behind,â Minho also announced as he stares at Hyunjin from over your shoulder.
Hyunjinâs heart stops at your presence. He has always found you pretty but tonight, he found you extremely gorgeous. Maybe because tonight was the night, he was going to let you know about his feelings. He takes another sip of his drink, pondering how heâs going to pull you away. He wanted to find the perfect timing, he didnât want to do it too early just in case you reject him, and he has to go home early.
He watches you as you make your way to Jisung who was currently sat on the tiniest fucking armchair he had ever seen.
âHan-Ji!â You were going to follow Minhoâs instructions; you either leave tonight with Hyunjin or rejected by Hyunjin but with bragging rights.
âHey Y/N, you look like you had a couple of drinks already,â Jisung says as he touches his owns cheeks to indicate where your pink complexion was. You nodded bashfully to your friend before getting up on the arm of the chair to sit.
âItâs wet there, I just spilled my drink there. Come here,â Jisung stops you before you could sit. He pulled your arm so you can squeeze next to him on the tiny fucking armchair. You hope Hyunjin was watching.
âYou okay?â Jisung asks cupping your face to lean your head against his shoulder - he knows how tired you get when you drink.
âMhmm,â you closed your eyes as you continue to converse with your friend.
Hyunjin was still watching everything from the other side of the room. His hand was wrapped around his drink tightly, expressing his annoyance at the skin-ship and at himself for not pulling you away the second you got here, like he wasnât waiting all night just for you to arrive. He starts to feel a little jealous now that your attention is on Han-Ji. And maybe Minho was right, and Han-Ji does have feelings for you.
He had to do it. He had to pull you away and ask why you hadnât noticed his feelings for you all this time. He feels himself grow hot, he was feeling tense.
Hyunjin takes in a deep breath before downing the drink, squeezing his cup on the process. The plastic from the red cup causes disturbance making the boys turn their head at their friend.
âYou good, pretty boy?â Changbin asks noticing the change in Hyunjinâs demeanour, taking the red cup out of his hand.
âYeah, just need some air,â Hyunjin says running a hand through his fluffy red hair as he makes his way to you.
âCan we talk?â Someone askes from above you and you instantly open your eyes, locking eyes with them.
You feel your heart skip a beat as you finally see him. He had on some baggy jeans with a black t-shirt, one sleeved rolled up complementing his muscular arm. God, he looked so hot; you feel yourself drooling over him again.
âOkay.â You answered softly.
âCome,â he says, grabbing a hold of your hand making you get up from the chair. You heart start to flutter at his brace. Was it happening now? Is Hyunjin jealous?
He guides you through the crowd of people in the living room before dragging you up the stairs and towards Minhoâs bedroom. He lets you enter first before locking the door behind him.
Your eyes wonder around Minhoâs bedroom - his room was dark, quite clean, quite quiet for such a loud guy. You scoff to yourself quietly at the contrast. As you spin around the room, Hyunjin watches you and smiles at your cuteness before getting back to his senses of why he pulled you here in the first place.
âAre you drunk?â He asked suddenly.
âHmm? Not quite yet,â you answered, making your way into Minhoâs ensuite. âWhy?â You asked so he can follow you, just testing the waters.
You placed your bag on the counter before digging through it trying to find your lipstick.
âWhat are you doing then?â Hyunjin asked towering behind you looking at you through the mirror.
âWhat do you mean?â You glance up at him to ask before going through your bag again, acting like you had no idea what was going on, even though your heart was beating just as fast as his.
âWhat were you doing up on Han-Ji like that?â Yep, he saw everything.
âI wasnât on him?â You lied.
âY/N.â He was getting a little be frustrated at your replies, you were obviously up to something.
âWhy does it matter to you anywaysââ
ââItâs making me jealous.â Hyunjin interrupted you making you glance up at him again. Minhoâs plan was working. Minho was right.
You spin around to face him and finally, you can feel the tension everyone was talking about. He likes you. You feel your heart beating rapidly as he stares into your eyes. Your breathing becomes heavier as he takes another step towards you. You try to keep eye contact just to see if he drops it first, but he doesnât. Your eyes drop first, to his lips then up to his eyes then back to his lips. They looked so full, so soft. Wouldnât be crazy if you guys just kissed?
âHyunjin?â You say above a whisper, lips forming into a pout right after. Hyunjin found you so precious looking up at him like this.
His resting face rapidly turns into a smirks now as he watches your eyes flicker to his lips. He knew what you wanted; he knows how you feel now. âHmm?â He questioned, just to tease you a little bit.
âCan you just kiss me already?â You say, not begging but with a hint of desperation. You like him and you just confirmed he likes you, what were you guys waiting for?
He chuckles before his hand comes up to your face, cupping it for a second then he leans and kisses you. His lips felt so soft, so warm just like how you imagined them felt. You couldnât explain the feeling, it was like you were in dream, itâs incredible.
Soon Hyunjin deepens the kiss, letting his tongue enter your mouth as one of his hand keeps your face in place, the other snaked down your body to your waist. Your tongue swiped against his lips, and you tasted a bit of lemonade and tequila. If this was a way to drink tequila, then you were all for it.
âUp,â he pulls away to say and you listen jumping onto the counter with the help of his grip. You spread your legs so he can stand in between them. He looks at you in awe, he couldnât control his smile.
âYou didnât answer me..â he says as his hands find their way under your dress just resting on your thighs.
âHm?â You whimpered, wanting his lips back on yours.
âWhat were you doing up on Han-Ji like that?â Hyunjin asked again, a little lower, a little more raspier now that heâs more confident to dominate you.
âTo make you jealous,â you whisper back to him, admitting to all your little shenanigans.
âWhy?â He couldnât hold back his smile.
âTo see if you like me back.â You say, and his ears perked up at your words.
âYou got your answer?â
âMhmm..â you admit.
âGood.â
âBut.. want to hear you say it,â you reply cheekily, your arms coming to wrap around his shoulders to pull him close to you so your lips are barely touching.
He lets out an airy breath before pressing a kiss to your lips, letting it linger on for a little bit just to make your heart flutter once more for him. âI like you,â he says, and you try to conceal the smile pulling up on your face. âHappy?â
âYes.â
âWhere were we?â Hyunjin says and you pull him back onto you.
Maybe it was the pent up sexual tension you both had been holding in as, as soon as your lips were connected again, it became again heated. His hands are fondling with your thighs, and his tongue is slipped back down your mouth. You feel a hot sensation making its way to your core, a moan slipping from your lips. He smirked in between the kisses, his hands inching up higher now hiking you dress up.
Hyunjin continues his kisses down your neck, and you tilt your head back, letting him cover more area with his lips.
As he harshly sucks on your neck, your hands start to explore his body, caressing up and down his chest, down his covered stomach. You slowly creep them lower to his hard on that was pressing against the counter, begging to be touch. He lets out a groan at the contact.
âHyunjin?â you whimpered at how stiff he was. You both wanted more but not on this cold bathroom counter. âAre we actually doing this here?â You ask.
âWhere else would you do it?â Hyunjin looks down at you his a raised eyebrow, his hands stopping at your hips.
You look around before cheekily suggesting, âMinhoâs bed,â and he cracks up.
âCome,â he takes a step back to hold your hand as you jump off the counter.
Hyunjin pulls you back onto him as he sat back on Minhoâs bed - it was comfier than he expected, it was actually quite comfy to fuck on actually.
âYouâre such a good kisser, it making me so horny,â He says, gripping your thighs so youâre straddling him. You feel his hard-on abusing your core and you become like jelly, draping yourself onto him. God, it was also making you so horny.
Are you both really gonna fuck in your best friendâs bed? Probably.
âHyunjin?â You start to suck on his neck, returning the marks he gave you. âWanna blow you⊠can I?â You asked, rolling your hips onto his.
He sucks in a sharp breath at the pleasure, halting your hips. âFuckâ kitten..â The pet name slipping from his lips, making you stop whatever you were doing to look him in the eyes. Did he just call you kitten? And did you like it?
âYeah? Wanna be a good kitten? And suck me off right here in your best-friend room?â He teased after seeing your eyes lit up at the name.
âYes.. wanna be a good kitten,â you replied, lifting his shirt to slowly to expose his abs, your hand lazily runs across his milky body.
You shuffled back, kneeling down by the bed before peeking at his happy trail. You finally got to see it up close, and you didnât waste anytime before attaching your lips to it. Hyunjinâs hand flung to hold onto your hair and he lets out a groan as you suck the skin around his navel.
âYouâre just like a kitten, nipping into me like that,â he moans.
âYou love it,â you teased him.
âYeah I do..â he confesses breathlessly. âCouldnât stop thinking back to gym class yesterday.. how you eyed it all lesson..â Oh, so he caught you staring but didnât say anything?
âWas it driving you insane?â He torments and you murmured nodding your head.
âGod, kitten⊠need your mouth now, Iâm might cum untouched,â he begs and you chuckle, blowing hot air from your mouth at his skin causing him to flinch.
You give him what he wants. You undo his jeans, shimmering it down his thighs before palming him through his boxer.
âY/N, please..â he begs again, closing his eyes to hold in his release.
âYouâre so big,â you say the second you pull down his boxer letting his red rock solid dick slap across his stomach. You didnât expect him to be him to be this big, this thick. You gulp at it before wrapping your hands around him. âWanna taste..â you blabbered as you brought his tip to your lips.
Hyunjinâs head kick back as you wrap your lips around his head. His hands gripped your hair tightly as he starts to set the pace, and you let him. He pushes you down taking half his length into your mouth before guiding you back up. You moan as he slides down your mouth, unable to control the pleasure you were having from just giving him head. Once you go match his pace, Hyunjin lets go of his grip and runs his through your hair, endlessly praising you as he tries to keeps himself together.
âYouâre so goodââ he sucks in another breath.
You take him fully into your mouth and gagged once he hits the back of your throat. âAhh, cuming- cumingââ he lets out a low grunt as he paints your throat white. You swallow the warm thick liquid before letting go of him with a pop.
âKitten, youâre so perfect. Such a good mouth,â he says finding your arm and pulling up to sit on his lap.
âCan I return the favour?â His hand wrapped around your hips, his finger carefully gathering the fabric of your skirt so he can expose your panties.
âI donât know if I can keep quiet Hyunjin,â you admitted. You can still hear the loud music outside, even if it was muffled by the walls but a part of youâre still afraid someone might hear you. You couldnât even keep it in while making out, nor sucking him off, you donât know how youâll be if you guys actually have sex.
âBut I canât leave you high like this,â Hyunjin replies, his two fingers just touching the fabric of your panties that was getting soaked by your wetness. You kick your head back at the pleasures âI just know youâre wet from sucking me off.. Let me, let me just eat you out..â he begged, his eyes turned dark full of lust.
âPlease,â you gave in, out of breath.
Hyunjin plants a kiss to your neck before laying you down on the bed.
âFuck, you are soaked,â Hyunjin says the second he lifts up your dress and sees the huge wet patch on your underwear. He kneels down and peels it off, watching a thin line of your wetness pulls off with it. Hyunjin spreads your legs wider and his eyes rolls to the back of his head as exposes you. You were wet, glistening, it was so hot to him.
You let out a moan as the cold from Minhoâs room brushed against your core. âPlease, need your mouth,â it was your turn to beg.
Hyunjin complies and attached his lips to your pussy. âAhh! Mhmm.. More..â you werenât kidding when you said you donât know if you can keep quiet.
Hyunjin buries his face deeper as he contents to lick all over you, his nose rubbing against your clit. He was basically pussy drunk at his stage, gripping and pulling your hip closer to his faces. Your head falls back as you feel the pleasure building up in your core, your thighs volunteering closing around his head to add more pressure.
âIâm going cum, please.. Hyunjinâ gonna cum..â you whine as he harshly sucks on your clit now, it was basically the cheat code in making you cum and he was able to get it the first time.
You moaned as you feel a glush of wetness explode from your core, you had cum. Hyunjin can tell youâre orgasming but he didnât want to stop, you were too addicting.
You had to rip him off of you before you were overstimulated. âHyunjin, too much,â you whined and he finally lifts his head.
âYou taste too good kitten, sorry couldnât stop,â he says and he wipes your wetness around his mouth with the back of his hand before licking it.
âCome here,â he jumps on the bed, pulling you into his arms. He runs his finger through your hair as you recover. You both stare at each other for a while before falling into a fit of giggles. How crazy is it that you were each otherâs crush and not realising it.
âShould we go back out?â He asked smoothing down your hair.
âI have to touch up my lipstick first,â you say, pecking his nose.
âLet me help you,â he pulls you up from the bed before back hugging you to the bathroom where your bag was.
âBack to mine tonight, okay?â He reminded you softly as he wipes your lipstick in your lips - a hint of innocence radiating from him like he didnât just lap up all your juices like a greedy animal.
âOf course, I have no where else I rather be tonight,â you answered, grinning from ear to ear at your pretty boy.
âCanât believe it took you to squeeze into that tiny chair with Han-Ji for me to tell you,â Hyunjin beats himself up.
âItâs okay Hyunjin, I reckon the timing was perfect,â you reassured.
The house was packed now than before, it took you and Hyunjin a while to squeeze through all the people. Minho watch as you both hold hands, happily, making your way down the stairs, his smug pulling back on his face.
âWho got the bragging rights?â Minho asks cheekily as you both walk past him.
âYou.â You answered rolling your eyes and Hyunjin laughs.
âYou also got a messy bed too, bro,â Hyunjin taps Minho by the shoulders before following you.
Minho was left mouth agape as he stares up at the stairs. âDid they justâŠâ
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hey can you please do tom x hufflepuff reader hcs??
Tom Riddle x Hufflepuff!Reader headcanons.
(A/N: idk how this ended up being so long. i got carried away. i love tom. i love his complexity. i could write about him forever. anyways, enjoy:))
tom riddle and a hufflepuff reader would be damn near polar opposites, and there are a few reasons why i say this->
tom is a very reserved man, yet undoubtedly driven by an ambitious and power-hungry nature, always seeking dominance and control in every aspect of his life.
hufflepuffs, on the other hand, are known for their kindness, their loyalty, prioritizing the well-being of others over personal ambition.
tom riddle is the type of man who is not afraid to deceive others for personal gain, while hufflepuffs value fairness and honesty in each of their interactions.
not to mention how tom is emotionally restrained, rarely displaying vulnerability or empathy, while hufflepuffs are known for being emotionally open and expressing genuine care/understanding for others.
i believe tom would be rather annoyed by hufflepuffs, perhaps even put off by their loud, outgoing nature, but i also feel as though he would respect them more than other houses because they are known for being more by-the-book.
i believe this pairing would be WONDERFUL for him, and iâd imagine itâd go a little like this->
perhaps you and tom would be involuntarily paired up for an assignment, an unlikely collaboration that tom figured would be an easy mark for him.
originally, heâd find himself irritated by your constant cheerful and optimistic nature; finding it rather absurd that you werenât at all fazed by his cold, cunning attitude.
thereâd definitely be initial clashes between the two of you, disagreements of methods, but tom would find himself stunned as you met every one of his suggestions with a positive, passionate attitude, not daring to get discouraged or frustrated with him.
your unwavering optimism would be shocking to him. especially in the face of his calculated cynicism. itâd be then, that tom would be astonished by your dedication and genuine passion for learning, a rare quality to obtain.
his initial cold, guarded demeanour would slowly begin to fade.
tom would find himself beginning to pay more attention to you, his curiosity extending to outside the confines of the classroom.
heâd begin to wonder if your genuine kindness is truly authentic or merely a manipulation tactic, leading him to question the sincerity of your character.
which heâd only question because thatâs the way his mind works.
heâd never known someone so open and genuine like you. heâd convince himself you had ulterior motives.
however, tom would quickly observe that your authenticity extended universally, and was not just directed at him.
your small acts of kindness and interactions with strangers became evident, and heâd witness your unwavering positivity even in the most challenging situations.
heâd notice how thoughtful you are, how youâd spend your free time maintaining the Owlery, ensuring itâs well-kept and sanitary.
heâd watch you from a distance as you continually brought the owls food and water, giving them attention and love which was something you did upon your own accord, without expecting any compensation.
it became clear to him that you did these things because you genuinely loved to do them, not because you wanted praise for it. and at this, tom was completely taken aback.
your radiant smile, capable of lighting up any room, would become a revelation to him, leaving him puzzled about how he initially overlooked this aspect of your character for all those years.
itâd be here that inner turmoil would begin to brew within tom as heâd have no choice but to acknowledge your ability to see the good within everything and everyone, and especially within him. something not many people are capable of.
as time passed, you couldn't help but notice a gradual softening in him.
during your collaborative sessions on the assignment, he became more receptive to your ideas, actively seeking your thoughts.
surprisingly, he started engaging in conversations beyond the project, asking about your day and exhibiting small changes in his demeanour that were entirely new to you.
tom was breaking, his walls slowly being chipped away by your infectious smile and enthusiasm.
the unexplainable shift in his perspective both intrigued and unsettled him, as you became the catalyst for awakening emotions he never believed he could feel.
heâd try to fight back, heâd try to get himself together, but it was useless. you were in his head, and there was no getting you out.
however, given the fact that tom struggles with showing even the smallest amounts of vulnerability, heâd try to be as subtle as possible with his interest in you. hoping that youâd eventually catch on.
perhaps heâd begin with small gestures, like gifting you a book on rare and beautiful magical creatures, saying that he noticed it in the library and thought of you, believing you might like it.
it would not go unnoticed by you just how considerate this was, and just how much heâd begun to take awareness of your interests.
you found yourself engrossed in the book, a sight that never failed to bring a subtle smile to tomâs face whenever he spotted you across the hall.
observing you immersed in the pages made him quietly content, often requiring a conscious effort on his part to break himself free from the captivation.
his brain would be screaming, âwhat the hell am i doing?â but he wouldnât be able to deny just how much he loved seeing you enthralled by the gift.
the feeling was intoxicating, and wholly unfamiliar; he needed more. he needed to do more.
perhaps the next move heâd make would be to gift you a rare enchanted plant, after having noted your love for herbology.
heâd present the plant to you in a subtle way, saying that heâd found it while taking a stroll through the forest and thought youâd like it.
heâd go into details about its properties, its rarity and how to effectively take care of it, even though he knew you already knew all of this.
he knew you absolutely loved the fact that he cared for these plants just as much as you did. this was all part of his plan.
and of course, at this point, youâd have the hunch that he was into you; but being as perceptive and intuitive as you are, youâd know that pestering tom or trying to force him to admit feelings would be useless.
the man moves at his own pace.
so instead, youâd invite him to join you as you cleaned the Owlery, wanting to spend more time with him. the two of you would gradually become closer and closer, tomâs harsh demeanour fading away with the wind with each passing day.
and even still, tom hardly made any advances. tom hardly wanted to put himself in a vulnerable position. he wanted to be sure you wanted him before he ever revealed his intentions.
if he was touchy with you, heâd never insinuate it was because heâs into you. heâd kiss you on the cheek after walking you back to your dorm for the night, and then act like nothing ever happened in the morning.
and this might have annoyed some, but not you.
you understood that this is how tom was, and you admired him for it. you were entirely understanding. you wanted him to open up on his own terms, and you were willing to wait for him.
eventually, tom knew he couldnât hold back his feelings anymore. he knew he needed to make you his. he knew heâd do fucking anything.
and this feeling would only multiply as he spotted you across the courtyard, speaking to a boy from your house.
your smile was glowing, your laugh was radiating, and the feeling this sight inspired inside tomâs heart could have been enough to ignite the entire castle into pure fucking flame.
whatever he was doing at this moment didnât matter anymore, he only had one objective in mind.
making you his.
without waiting for you to finish your conversation, heâd interrupt, stating he needed to speak to you.
youâd smile, sensing his urgency, and follow him over to the far side of the courtyard, looking out at the breathtaking view of the faraway valleys and mountains.
as soon as tom was content with your seclusion, heâd cup the back of your head and crash his lips to yours, kissing you with enough fervour to make up for all the days and weeks and months heâd wished heâd have made a proper move.
pulling back, heâd meet your eyes. âi need you to be mine,â heâd whisper, as though the words scared him. âyouâve made me feel things iâve never known possible, youâve broken me down without effort. you are the most beautiful, genuine woman iâve ever met, and i have been falling in love with you for monthsâŠi canât hide it anymore, i need youâŠâ
the words would be music to your ears, the joy unfathomable.
of course, youâd be his.
#harry potter#tom riddle#tomriddle x reader#tomriddle#tom riddle x reader#tom riddle smut#tomriddle smut#tomriddlesmut#slytherin boys#slytherinboys#slytherin#hufflepuff reader#hufflepuff#mattheoriddle#mattheo riddle#tom riddle ai#mattheo#mattheosmut#mattheo riddle smut
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Naked in Manhattan
A/N: pls send requests, i need them for my shitty trip. (A little update 2 days later) im gonna cry my eyes out if i have to stay her for any longer.
Premise: Teen!Vi x teen!reader, being unlikely friends, having a sleepover together and that leads to a bit of silly stuff (NOTHING WEIRD JUST KISSING)
Warnings: uh kissing? Idk, dont read this if youâre like 30 cuz thats a little weird. Probably a wrong description of friday the 13th, i watched it like 5 years ago so idk all i know is theres a sex scene at the start.
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To put it simply, you were a weird kid. From 1st grade to now you didnt have many friends. It wasnt horrible, it was honestly pretty nice. Less drama to worry about and more time to get your homework done so you can do whatever you want. That was until you met Vi.
She was a pretty sociable person, not like happy to talk constantly, just unafraid of interaction. You both sat by each other during biology, it came to you easily but with Vi it took a little more time⊠after a while she started to ask for your help. It was never a demand to do her homework, and you could tell that she was really struggling. It started with a few short explanations, to a few short conversations about the shitty teacher, to plans to hang out afterschool. It was all so fast for you, was this even how friendships started? Either way it was fine, not like you could call it off when youâre 5 minutes away from her house.
Your heart raced at the thought of even being in her house. Was it weird to dress up for this? Were your pajamas appropriate? What would her house look like? You sat in the backseat of the car, gripping onto the strap of your bag for dear life, contemplating if it was even normal to be this nervous. I mean you were acting like you were going on your first date, and itâd be weird to date another girl, right? I mean Vi was pretty but wasnât in a romantic way, maybe⊠your racing thoughts were cut off by the sudden stop of the car. You quickly got out, making sure you had all your stuff on you.
After talking to Viâs dad Vander for a little, you sat on the floor of Viâs bedroom, looking around like you about escape. She had a few posters, most of some boxers you didnât know and some rock bands you also didnât know. Her room was messy but you can see that she attempted to clean up a bit. It was a little after 9pm, Vi was talking to her dad about watching some movies on the TV. A part of you wanted to beg to be picked up and the other wanted to stay forever.
âAlright, you up to watch some horror movies?â Vi said with a smirk on her face, holding up a few CDs of shitty shock value horror. You smiled, standing up and walking quickly to living room together.
You both sat on the couch together, a space between the two of you. âOkay⊠Friday the 13th or Hellraiser?â She asked with a daring look on her face as she held both them up. You pointed to Friday the 13th, i mean youâve heard about it more so it couldnât be that bad, right? Vander was out going to the store, and Powder was out for the night by now. Vi put the CD in and you both sat watching. Maybe you spent a little too much time caring about if your posture was bad or if you should hold something, but as soon as the opening scene came on you didnât know how to act. Seeing the people move in such a manner to mimic sex, you knew it was probably not real but it made you blush a bit. As you listened to the faux moans, you felt weird. You imagined yourself as the girl for a minute, it wasnât too enjoyable compared to imagining the both of you there. But you wouldnât do that with Vi, that would be weird, right. Safe to say you stayed silent for the rest of the movie, barely even getting scared if you excuse jumping a few times.
After it had ended you sort of just spaced out. Vi took a notice of that, assuming you were just scared or something. ââŠyou wanna watch something easier?â She said after a second of silence, you just nodded. She quickly got up to look through CDs again, finally landing on Mean Girls to cleanse your palate. Putting in and watching felt a bit better. You both made fun of them and laughed with each other, it was weirdly bonding. The clock hit 11pm, you guys were a bit closer on the couch. You looked to Vi at a funny part, seeing if she would laugh, you didnât know why seeing her smile made your heart race. Your eyes met and she smiled at just you, but you felt like you were caught stealing something so you quickly looked away.
The movie ended and Vander came back, telling you both to go to bed. You both obliged, even though you shared a small look, knowing youâd stay up until you couldnât keep your eyes open. You both sat on the floor of Viâs bedroom, attempting to think of something to do. âMaybe we could play truth or dare?â You ask, it was stereotypical but it was a fun game, theoretically. Vi lit up, like it was the idea of a century. âIâll start, truth or dare?â Vi said with a smile, holding her pillow in her lap. âTruth?â You were bit unsure, still anxious if all your actions were okay. âOkay⊠whoâs your celebrity crush?â Vi asks with the same smile plastered on her face. You thought long and hard, you couldnât say some like Kristen Stewart or any other girl, that would make it so tense. ââŠuh⊠whoever the actor is for ElviraâŠâ you say, hesitant but you couldnât lie. Lying would be worse than making it awkward. She looked a bit shocked. âReally? You like girls?â She says like it just unexpected rather than weird. âI dont know⊠i mean probably.â You say, trying to push off the topic, it wasnât something for you to decide right now, or you just told yourself that. It was silent and awkward for a moment, well for you. You forgot it was your turn. âOh, truth or dare?â You say quickly, attempting to completely forget, or at least think of a way to give yourself short term memory loss. âTruth.â She says, her smile still unmoving. âUh⊠have you ever dated someone?â You ask, a little hesitant. The warm light of a lamp illuminated Viâs face, it was covered in scars but it was pretty to you. âNo, datings for losers.â She says with a laugh, it was unexpected though. Someone so nice, so pretty, i mean you would totally date herâ never mind. âTruth or dare.â Vi says, her voice daring. You couldnât pick truth again, itâd a pussy move. âDare.â You said with a surge of confidence. It was a moment of silence as Vi contemplated what dare to give her.
âI dare you to kiss me.â Vi says with a smirk, like she knew you wouldnât do it. Your face became hot as can be. You froze for a minute, it was so weird to even think about doing that with any girl, let alone Vi. You didnât know if it was a sudden rush of adrenaline or what, all that you did know was the feeling of Viâs lips pressed against yours. You held the side of her cheek, as if she would leave if you let go. Vi was surprised, well that was before she responded with ten times the amount of force in the kiss. Almost straight up knocking you down, her hands falling to your shoulder and your waist. After a minute that felt way too long, she broke the kiss. Your insides felt crazy, you had never felt like this ever. Her smile was so wide as she stared into your eyes, your own expression just being plain shocked.
ââŠwas that too much?â Vi asked, you shook your head maybe a bit too much. You started to smile, the warm feeling growing in your stomach. With only the smallest bit of hesitance she kissed you once more, well it was more like a hundred small kisses, but it lasted forever. Her hand that was planted on your waist gently moved upwards onto your ribcage, feeling your heart race. On the other hand, yours were stuck like they were weighed down with concrete. It was awkward, intense as well, she prodded her tongue onto your lips just a bit, as if asking for entrance. You separate your lips a smidge, her tongue quickly entering. It was awkward, you let out a few weird noises, she almost passed out from lack of oxygen. After breaking the kiss, you both sat there awkwardly, not really knowing what to do next.
âUh⊠that was niceâŠâ Vi says with a flushed face and a dorky smile. You nodded, you had never once expected to make out with anyone, let alone a girl. It was nice, very nice.
#arcane#vi x reader#vi arcane#vi x you#league of lesbians#LESBIANISM FOR YHE WIN#i wish i had a gfâŠ#im so tired guys
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I dont know why I had this vision of clora riding a scooter, like a cute light blue one with italy vibes, like a vespa, and sebastian panicking behind her LMAO
I SEE THE VISION AS WELL...idk how shes on a vespa tho since they werent invented yet so lets just assume theres time-turner shenanigans going on LMAO
but also anon this request was so funny to me because the SAME day you sent me it, i also got this one on twitter:
TRULY THE DUALITY OF MAN IS AT PLAY HERE!!! LMAOO debauchery vs wholesomeness...and it made me laugh so much
(and for anyone curious yes i WILL also be honouring the other request......eventuallyđ)
@jstfndmthngs splitting your ask into 2 again bc its a CHONKER but I LOVED READING ITđ„čđ„č "how much they love each other to the abnormal level that i envy" LMAOO THATS FANFICTION FOR YOU, BABY!!đ also YESS interacting with my readers in the comments was my fav parts of writing a lot of the time, and im SOOO grateful to the ppl who commented bc without them the story would have turned out DRASTICALLY DIFFERENT. like, i know there are some people who write the entirety of their fanfic and then upload it in chunks, but if i had done that/written my story in a vacuum and hadnt incorporated any of my readers ideas/suggestions it would have been SOOOO much worse honestly LMAO. like, not even necessarily putting their requests or ideas in my fic, but even sometimes just reading a comment that would say something like "i cant wait to see how clora/seb reacts to..." would make me think...oh. i was never planning on even showing their reaction to that. but now that they say that, good point, i definitely need to include that LOL. so yeah even just little stuff like that was SUPER important to my writing process and my story and helped me keep in mind what people wanted to see/things i may have missed or glossed over if i'd been writing by myself, but i also just loved getting comments in general bc i loved reading them and they were so motivatingđ„č BUT THANK U SO MUCH IM GLAD U LIKED MY STORY/SEB & CLORA SO MUCH, AND TY FOR SHARING ALL YOUR THOUGHTS WITH ME!!đ„čđđ im lowkey the same way... i cant read any other fics rn bc im still too attached to seb/clora BAHAHA so i still need to give it some time before i delve into other HL fics (i even downloaded a program that will let me replace names so that i can replace the mc's name with clora's LMFAOOOO THATS HOW MENTALLY ILL I AM ABOUT THEM!!đđDONT COME FOR MEđââïžđââïžđ)
omg...i already love unlocking kinks in people but for it to be specifically seb x clora is even more of an honour BAHAHA omg i love that....but i get it too. clora is submissive and breedable afđLMAOO (im sorryđthat wasnt me just now that was seb blame him)
@acrenna MERRY LATE CHRISTMAS AND ALSO LATE HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! this is so sweet THANK YOU SO MUCHđđim happy my story was able to get you out of your reading slump!! (and hopefully will continue to, with my oneshot im slowly but surely working onđ©) BUT THANK YOU AGAIN I APPRECIATE YOU SMđ„čđ„čđ
@misskkfritz you actually arent the first to say this and i also saw a pinterest comment on my art say this........FELLAS DO I NEED TO WATCH GILMORE GIRLS NOWđ€đ€đ€
#ask#i always wanted a vespa because of zoey 101 DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THOSE THINGS THEY RODE i was so jealous LMFAO#also i think all fanfic writers should be able to give themselves amnesia at least once so we can read our fics and enjoy them as a reader#bc they are literally MADE for us and have all the stuff we like in them#EVERYBODY GETS ONE(1)#vote me in as president. as your first canadian president this will be my first decree. we'll figure it out
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Ralak te Sepawn ieykâitan: Special Episode VIÂ
Labor of Love - Part I
Masterlist ; Rut/Heat/Knotting Info
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Hyperlinks are attached to specific paragraphs that when clicked on will lead you to its illustration by Ralak's insanely talented creator @zestys-stuff. Thank you so much for allowing me to play around with your characters!
Characters: Metkayina!Ralak (25) x Sully!Omaticaya!Reader (20) featuring Metkayina!ZuâtĂ© (29)
Warnings: this shit has zero smut, angst angst angst, did i say angst?, this is so dramatic i'm sorry, expletives, a bit of fluff, pregnancy, cliff hanger, let me know if i forgot anything
Word Count: 8kÂ
Requested: Yes || No
Authorâs Note: You are now entering angst town, please buckle your seatbelts and try to enjoy the ride. Jokes aside, GUYS. This chapterâŠis the most angsty thing Iâve ever written. Iâm excited and nervous, and everything in between. Thereâs a lot going on in this chapter and I just hope to Eywa that Iâve written it in a way that flows and is easy to follow. Iâve had this idea brewing for months, it feels. NowâŠthis shit was over 20,000 words long. That is a personal record and I will not be subjecting you guys to such a monstrosity. Therefore, this is part one of (at the moment) three. I apologise in advance for the cliffhanger, hehe. Also, welcome to my brain, because idk how I came up with this shit.Â
Synopsis: You didnât foresee this, Ralak kept you in the dark for the sake of you and your babyâs safety. But now the time has come, itâs all too overwhelming for you to process.Â
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Ralak never shared more than he needed to when it came to his duties with Tonowari. No matter how much you vowed to keep it confidential. Heâs a man of few words, but when it came to his business he kept them fewer.
As much as you knew, his trips inland consisted of hunting and gathering bigger game that most warriors struggled to handle.
There's a few times you can count on one hand that he's come home a little more worn down. Each time you cursed Tonowari under your breath as you helped your mate unwind. Youâd insist on knowing what the oloâeyktan had him doing to be so spent and why he had not entirely fulfilled his promise to lighten Ralak of his duties since the mating.
Ralak would be quick to shut you down in the most gentle way despite feeling irritable and sombre. It was always something along the lines of, âit keeps you safe, and that is my dutyâ, and that heâll âdiscuss it when the time comesâ.
It seems the time has come.Â
Another gloomy night, rain and thunder tear through the sky. These storms are more frequent in this season, as itâs Ewyas way of keeping the balance with the freshwater and seawater ratio for the mangroves.
But tonight itâs torrential. Youâre in full bloom, ready to step into your new chapter of motherhood at any moment. The babe sits low in your womb and youâre swollen from what feels like head to toe. The rain isnât helping with the soreness in your joints.Â
Ralak is seated next to the crackling firepit, stirring the bubbling stew with one hand and mindlessly rubbing your swollen ankles with the other. Meanwhile you lay snuggled in bed, wrapped comfortably in the thick shawl as you listen to the pitter-patter. Itâs peaceful, despite the dull ache in your lower back. Maybe the rain isnât so bad, after all.Â
Ta-toom!
The low-pitched sound of the war horn has Ralak's full attention, shredding him of whatever serenity he had in his being. Moving hastily, he stands and darts over to the marui door, slipping into his gear and fixing his largest spear on his back.
The scene unfolding before your eyes is a rare one. Youâd only seen him in full gear on the day you first laid eyes on him. The day you arrived here in Awaâatlu. And it brings a sinking feeling to your stomach.
âRalak⊠what was that?â You ask nervously.
You watch him aggressively tighten the strap of his tstalsena [knife sheathe; carrier] and chuck a bucket of water in the fireâkilling the flame. A precautionary measure. He knows the time has come. He hears your voice but he also hears Tonowari's...
'When the horn sounds⊠you come. And thatâŠis an order.'
In his head, heâs going through an array of possible responses but thereâs simply no time for any of them. Using the frame of the bed to pull yourself up, you slowly come to your feet and waddle towards him.
âRalak. What is going on?â You ask a little louder, a hand gripping his wrist.Â
Turning to face you, his hands fly to support your stomach as he looks you deeply in the eyes. Then he kisses you with purpose. Pressing his lips into yours like it would be the last time, forcing himself to pull away to briefly glance down at his unborn.
It catches you by surprise, leaving you looking up at him open mouthed. Now youâre really scared. It feels like heâs being plucked away from your fingers and thereâs nothing you can do about it. âRalakââ
âI will explain when I am back. All of it.â He already sounds out of breath, fixing the shawl over your shoulders. âYou stay here. Stay warm. Do not leave. Do not answer to anyone. Understand?âÂ
Your forehead wrinkles as you try to process this all.Â
Donât answer to anyone? To whom? Why did he put out the fire? Why is he in full gear? What the fuck is going on right now? He said heâd be backâŠright?
âY/n.â He booms your name, yet his tone remains steady and calm. âUnderstand?â
You nod hurriedly, âYes. Yes.âÂ
âI will be back soon.â He fixes your shawl a last time before stepping back and bolting through the door.
You follow behind him, keeping the marui flap open to watch him click for his skimwing. He makes the bond and mounts the beast hastily, and is airborne soaring towards the mainland at full tilt.Â
Befuddled, you waddle back inside, your back slamming into the marui stilt as you huff and puff to catch your breath. You nervously check the stew, and see that itâs almost done. The glowing charcoal should be enough to finish it off, so you opt to leave it covered and fidget with the prrsmung [baby carrier] you've weaving for the past couple days.Â
Anything to keep you busy.Â
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Ralak effortlessly dismounts his tsurak, letting it glide past him in the water as he climbs up to the communal pod. This is a gathering place for important meetings and announcements to the clan. He watches as others assemble under the larger, woven marui, drenched with the water of the sea and sky. Itâs clear that this was a signal for the warriors of the clan, from the elite, to the former. The young and the old.Â
Even ZuâtĂ© is present, standing lone far off in the corner.
War horn in hand, the oloâeyktan makes his presence known as he stands on the highest part of the pod. His mate, the tsahĂŹk, stands next to him with her chest high and their children next to her.
Jake and Neytiri, along with Loâak and Neteyam, group together behind them at the back of the pod, observing the unfolding scene. The warriors begin to chant, defensively positioned with their tongues on display. Theyâre all armed and ready to protect their own from whatever the impending threat is. Ralak takes his place next to Tonowari, standing tall and still. He observes the uproar before him, his mask of indifference fixed tightly to his face.Â
âMawey. Mawey. [Calm. Calm.]â Ronal speaks loudly over the heavy rain, hands splayed out in front of her.Â
But it makes no difference.Â
The uproar is growing even louder than the downpour. It was rare to hear this particular horn. Itâs been years, ten, to be exact. And those who know exactly what it means are up in arms. Ralak knew this day would soon come, but he was hoping to Eywa that it would be after the birth of his son. Tonowari lets loose a throaty âgwahâ, driving the butt of his spear into the ground. The crowd hushes down into a dead silence, acknowledging their leader.
âWarriors of Awaâatlu. I summon you for good reason. Ten years have passed and it is time to meet with the ash people once more.â Tonowari begins, only for the younger warriors to mumble among themselves, some of who are unaware of who the ash people are.Â
âTĂŹfnu! [silence!]â Ralak snaps through his teeth, ââŠthe oloâeyktan speaks.â Tonowari nods to Ralak.Â
âThe treaty has ended. We meet with them far inland to discuss the terms of a new treaty.â Tonowariâs eyes bounce among the sea of naâvi. âIt will be no easy or short journey. We must make the trek by foot. Tonight.âÂ
A few male naâvi are unable to keep their excitement to a minimum and siren a few calls, smacking their strakes together. Neytiri snakes her arm around Jake's upper bicep, tucked under his wing. Neteyam and Loâak listen intently, their heads tilted down as they grip their bows firmly.Â
âNot all will come. I have chosen a few to be at my side.â Tonowari glances at Ralak, and then the Sullys before continuing, âThe rest must stay and protect the clan if needed.âÂ
Ronal interjects, speaking of the ash naâvi and their horrid way of livingâfrom their occasionally cannibalistic diet to their view of Eywa and the balance. She further reminds the people of the treaty, and that its tenets include immunity from their âhunting practicesâ in exchange for a resource only attainable on the reef. The treaty is valid for a decade and then the terms are subject to negotiation based on the two tribeâs needs. She commences it by announcing the names of those who have been chosen by Tonowari.
âI need you by my side, Ralak.â
It was a direct order, and Ralak knows that. He knows that no matter what he says, the oloâeyktanâs order must be obeyed. But it doesnât mean he wonât try.Â
âShe is due any day now. You know that.â Ralak speaks crystal clear, stating exactly what his concerns are.
He doesnât want to leave you alone, especially so heavy and full with his firstborn, who will come at any moment. Every bone in his body is telling him itâs the wrong move. But Tonowari glances at his own wife who is swollen with his fourth child.
âI know. I know, Tak. But we must do what we need. For the people.âÂ
Ralak holds a stare with his superiorâhis father figure. Heâs gritting his teeth to keep himself together, to keep his composure. To keep his thoughts just as his thoughts. The two communicate through facial expressions, and a quick tilt to Tonowariâs head has Ralak looking away in frustration.Â
Itâs final.Â
âNo.â Jake butts in, sharp and quick with his disapproval. âHe gave me his word.âÂ
Alas, a moment where father and son in law are in favour of the same thing.Â
âYou have the sky people and we have the ash people. They demand his (Ralakâs) presence. If we fail in this, we will be at war. He comes with us.â Tonowari is stern with his tone, leaving no room for an argument.Â
âMaâ Jake.â Neytiri chimes in, fright evident in her voice. She is tired of the war.Â
As a last resort, Ralakâs gaze shifts over to ZuâtĂ©. He knew ZuâtĂ© would also be chosen despite his...'retirement'. He was undoubtedly one of the best warriors the clan has ever had, wielding great strength and skill. ZuâtĂ© returns the stare, crossing his arms over his chest as he cocks a brow. Their brothership had strengthened after Ralak sought help.Â
Jake notices this, and shakes his head with his hands on his hips. âNope. No. Who is that guy anyways?âÂ
âMy brother.â Â
âHis brother.âÂ
The two taller naâvi speak at once.Â
âSince when do you have aâYou know what? I donât care. Okay? You? I trust. Him? Not so much. Iâd rather my boys stay with her.â Jake says sternly, glancing at ZuâtĂ©. âNo offence, bud.âÂ
âGood thing I care not for your opinion, koaktan [old man].âÂ
âZuâtĂ©.â Ralak whispers harshly, throwing a glare at his sibling.Â
âLook, if you got a problemââ
âWhat about tuk?â Neytiri cuts her mate short, tugging at his arm to remind him of who is watching their youngest daughter.Â
âThen they take turns or somethinâ, Iâm not havinâ one baby girl watched and not the other.âÂ
âToruk makto.â Tonowari lays a heavy hand on the former oloâeyktan's shoulder, drawing him away to break the tension. âThey cannot step foot on our land with the treaty. She will be safe. Trust meâŠâ Their voices drown out from the pounding downpour.Â
As they go back and forth, Ralak begins to process what Tonowari said.
âThey demand his presenceâ.
Tonowari had made this meeting the topic of conversation over the past few weeks, preparing him for this. But he never mentioned anything about them demanding his attendance in particular. The last meeting with the ash people happened when Ralak was a very young warrior, long before his iknimaya.Â
Back then, Tonowari had a different warrior at his sideâa different right hand. She was strong and well known for being patient with her students. It was a frequent story at family dinner when Tonowari and Ronal took Ralak under their wing. And as Ralak became Tonowari's right hand man, he was thrusted into enforcing the tenets of the treaty, going inland with Tonowari to uphold the clan's part.
Ralak has only caught a glimpse of them once after delivering the resource to the agreed spot. He had just started these excursions with Tonowari, and his curiosity got the best of him. He looked behind him for just a moment, and caught the sight of a curvy, grey woman hastily gathering and stuffing everything into a satchel of some sort.Â
Her stripes were a deep, ashy blue, and her skin seemed almost scale-like. She was rid of any bioluminescence, as if the light within her was gone, and her hair was matted with what looked like burgundy clay. Tonowari then seized the back of Ralakâs neck and shoved him along, advising that he never looks.Â
âIt is decided. Neteyam, Loâak and ZuâtĂ© stay.â Tonowari announces as he and Jake rejoin the group, looking at those who are leftâTonowari, Neytiri and Ralak. âWe leave soon, make your arrangements.âÂ
Ralak knew his last few words were directed to him. With that, Ralak strides towards ZuâtĂ©. âI know what I am asking of you, ZuâtĂ©ââÂ
âI will do this for you.â ZuâtĂ© turns to face Ralak, whoâs undeniably uneasy and concerned.Â
âProtect her.âÂ
âYou protect her. Get in and get out of there, baby brother.â ZuâtĂ© speaks, extending his hand out to Ralak. Ralak nods firmly. Heâs right, your safety, along with the rest of the clanâs, depends on how this all plays out.Â
âOe irayo si ngaru [I give thanks to you].â Ralak's hand meets ZuâtĂ©âs forearm with a smack. They tug back and forth a bit, silently wishing each other luck on their own endeavours before setting off on their skimwings.Â
They arrive, walking with haste along the beach towards the stairs to Ralakâs marui pod in the pouring rain.
âThatâs...interesting.â ZuâtĂ© makes a comment about the railings for the stairs.Â
âShe has a hard time without it.â Ralak responds, stopping at the bottom step, coming to the quick realisation that this man will essentially be replacing him for the next few eclipses. âShe may need help using them.âÂ
ZuâtĂ© nods, understanding what he really means. âDo not fret, brother. I will take care of your mate.âÂ
Ralak releases a shaky breath as they make their way to the patio, finding shelter from the rain.Â
âWait here.â Ralak speaks with his back turned, âI must speak with her first.â Â
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A torturous hour has passed, and youâve burned circles into your marui floor from pacing so much. Heâs taking longer than youâd expected, and worry is really starting to set in now.Â
Whatâs going on? What did that sound mean? Why did he leave in such a rush? With all his gear, too?Â
You gnaw at the calloused piece of skin on your thumb, keeping a warm comforting hand on your bump to keep your kicking babe calm. Regardless, he continues doing somersaults in your womb.
Fuck it.Â
You rush towards the marui door where your gear hangs, and fight with the strap of your chest piece to slip it on you. It wonât fasten and itâs simply too tight to fit your body right now, but you continue to grapple with the stupid strap with shaky hands.Â
âTanhĂŹ.â Ralakâs voice is rough and he sounds winded. âWhat are you doing?â He rushes over to you and quickly removes the piece off your chest.Â
âRalakâoh, thank Eywa.â Your voice is shaky, but thick with relief. âIâm sorry, I just got s-so worried.â
âWe must speak. Time is going.â Ralak carefully ushers you over to the bed, and assists you in sitting down, holding your swollen belly along the way. He takes note of his active child, feeling his little kicks and pokes. He comforts his young with a few strokes to your stomach. âShh-shh, little one. Alright.â
He knows this whole ordeal must be stressing you both, and heâs really regretting not telling you all of this sooner.
âWhat do you mean?â You ask, urgency thick in your voice.
Ralaks demeanour is nothing short of solemn, tensed jaw and tightened lips. It seems serious, and this man is no person to jest on such matters.
"Ralak...What is happening?"
He takes a moment to reply, his gaze fixed on his hand that still lays firmly on your stomach. He then looks up at you, concern etched into his features. âIt is time to speak about⊠my duties with Tonowari.âÂ
You feel your heart thud against your ribcage, your eyes widen at the words. Youâve been eager to know, but now that heâs telling you, it implies that everything isnât alright. It implies⊠the safety of your unborn is compromised. You nod slowly, trying to remain calm for the sake of your son.Â
âWe reef people hold a peace treaty with another clanâŠâ the giant begins, slipping his hand from your stomach to clasp yours tightly. ââŠthe ash people.âÂ
âAsh people?â Your voice is less than a whisper, tiny and croaky.
âThey are a horrible people, tanhĂŹ. Truly wicked. Kawnglan [malicious; bad hearted]. Much like the sky people.â He shakes his head as he mutters the words, not even wanting to go into any more detail. He didnât want to taint your innocence. To stress your mind. Especially now that youâre heavy with his child. âThe treaty keeps them off this land. It keeps you safe.âÂ
âKawnglan [malicious; bad hearted].â You repeat through a gasp.Â
âTo them, Eywa is nothing. Tsaheylu [the bond] is for control. Their dietâŠâ Ralak catches himself, bringing his words to a halt.
âTheir dietâŠ?â Your bottom lip trembles.Â
Ralak just shakes his head, taking your other hand with his. âThe treaty will soon end. I must go. Tonight.â
âWhat?!â You shout, wrenching your hands from his grasp to quickly stand up. A shooting pain sears up the side of your stomach, and your hand flies to clutch it. Ralak rushes to steady you.
âCareful, y/n.â He snaps, high strung and tense. âI will be back in a few eclipses.âÂ
âWhat? No! No, no. Itâs too dangerous.â You protest, gripping his wrists to stay standing. Â
âIt is the oloâeyktanâs orders. I must.â Heâs quick to respond to you.Â
This quietens you. Does Tonowari not know that youâre due any day? Or perhaps he doesnât care. How could he rip your mate away from you at this time? Especially for something soâŠrisky. You feel your fear bubble into something more hot.Â
Anger.Â
âThen Iâm coming.â You announce, dropping your hands from his wrists to waddle over to your gear once more. Ralak stands in front of you, hands on your stomach to stop you.Â
âNo. You're staying here.â Ralak orders sternly, backing you up to sit back on the bed.Â
âNo. Iâm coming. Iâm safer with you.â You resist his pushes, trying to stand firm.
âYou are heavy with child.â He grits his teeth, giving you another light push, âI cannot protect you there. Youâaghâyou are safer here.â
Ralak makes the confession, feeling like heâs failing at his duty as your mate. He shouldnât even be leaving you, not when you're this far along. He should be by your side, tending to your every need.Â
âWhat? By myself? What ifâwhat if something happens? What if the babyââ Youâre cut short by the sound of ZuâtĂ©âs not-so-reserved entrance. He yanks the marui flap to the side, ducking under it and standing tall behind Ralak, by just a couple inches. He, too, is fully equipped with his gear and weapons.Â
âBrother. I can hear the war party.â ZuâtĂ© speaks with haste, keeping his eyes locked onto Ralak.Â
'Brother?' Your eyes snap back to Ralak, beady and full of tears. âYou didnât.â
It quickly dawns on you that Ralak had planned this out. Made these arrangements in anticipation things went south and he had no say in the matter. To ensure your safety, and the safety of your unborn by going to the greatest length of rekindling a flame that had been extinct for twelve years. Ralak has spoken casually of his brother before, but never in any great detail.Â
âY/n. This is ZuâtĂ©, my brother. He will keep you safe.â Ralak speaks with shame in his voice, knowing this must be way too overwhelming for you. He hadnât planned for it to go like this.Â
ZuâtĂ© finally allows his eyes to wander over to you. They widen when they get their first proper look of you, darting all over your body to take in your foreign features.
He caught a glimpse when your family first arrived in Awaâatlu, but never this close. His eyes land on your bulging stomach, lingering a second too long to make even himself a bit uncomfortable. He clears his throat and looks back at Ralak.
You look at ZuâtĂ© with anger in your eyes, and then back at Ralak as they begin to swell with hot tears. ZuâtĂ© tries to make himself smaller, feeling the thickness of the air now. He backs up into the marui flap, tempted to lift it and walk himself outside to relieve some of the pressure.Â
âHow long did you say this would be f-for? What if I go into labour? Will you really allow another man to deliver our son?âÂ
ZuâtĂ© quickly but silently excuses himself from the room, taking a spot on the patio with his arms crossed over his chest, pinching the bridge of his nose. âOh, Toto. What have you gotten yourself into?â
Angry, you shot the words like an arrow and they pierced your mateâs chest with ease. He grimaces, as if he were actually in pain.
âI-Iâm sorry. Iâm sorry. Iââ You sob the apology, burying your hot face into your hands.Â
Ralak embraces you, wrapping his large arms around your body, hugging you close and tight. He sways a little with you, humming deep in his chest. ââts alright. Youâre okay. Take a breath. I know this is frightening.âÂ
He understandsâit is not uncommon for a navi pair to remain close during the final weeks of pregnancy. Itâs an unconscious mechanism, keeping them together for the birth of their offspring. Ralak feels it just as much as you but in order to truly protect you he must goâ another thing that he understands.Â
âYou c-come back to me, o-okay?â Your breath wonât stop hitching. âCome as s-soon as y-you can.âÂ
âI will, I will. â He coos, pulling back enough to look down at you. âMawey, tanhĂŹ. Strong heart. For our baby.âÂ
You nod, lifting your head to look up at him. He sees the terror in your eyes and his heart breaks with guilt. He gently presses his forehead against yours, slowly stroking your back.Â
âNga yawne lu oer, nga yawne lu oer. [I love you, I love you]â He whispers longingly as he closes the distance between your mouths.Â
âNga yawne lu oer [I love you]. S-So much.â You sputter, lips trembling against his.
He kisses you with force, pressing his lips into yours until it almost hurts. You both linger there, not wanting to part ways. But you feel him pulling away, knowing there wasnât much time left. Instinctively, cling onto him when his lips leave yours.Â
âPlease donât go.â You mumble into his chest, knowing that he has no choice.
âI have to, my tanhĂŹ.â He mutters as he begins to pull away before letting go completely.Â
You follow behind him, thumb in your mouth as you nibble at the skin, hand resting on top of your bump. You watch him call for his tsurak for a second time tonight, and look back at you for a moment. He takes in the sight of you standing next to his older brother, trying to find comfort in knowing that youâre in safe hands. Ralak gives him a nod and mounts the beast, taking off towards the war party.
Leaving you in the presence of ZuâtĂ©.Â
âY/n, is it?â ZuâtĂ© asks, already knowing the answer.
Itâs awkward and he doesnât do well in these types of situations. He knows comfort is what you need right now, considering youâre now sobbing into your hands again. Youâre worried sick. Literally. Itâs all making you feel woozy and lightheaded.Â
âListen...â He goes to rest a hand on your upper back, but he hesitates, leaving his hand to hover. He retracts it completely, allowing it to fall back to his side. He sighs, droopy ears and tensed brows. âHe will return soon.â
Among all the emotions that cloud you at once, anger still remains roaring at the forefront. You find yourself turning your heel and ignoring his presence, waddling away as fast as your swollen feet will allow it.Â
âLeave m-me be.â You spit between hitched breaths, ensuring the flap of the marui door shuts harshly behind you.Â
Despite feeling sympathy for you, ZuâtĂ© stands outside, finding solace in being alone. He chooses the driest spot, and sets himself up on the patio, getting ready for the stormy night ahead.Â
You waddle in to bed, wrapping yourself in the thick shawl that smells like your mate, and lay next to the prrsmung [baby carrier] you still have yet to finish. Feeling defeated and empty, you lay on your side in bed as you process everything, letting silent tears crash onto your bed.
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Youâre not entirely sure at what point in the night that you drifted to sleep, but you wake up in a groggy state. Dried tears make it hard to open your eyes, and your hair sticks to your face. You look around in a daze and realise that itâs still dark outside.Â
The pang in your bladder keeps you awake and forces you out of bed, making you wobble to the curtain. You pull it back and are met with the sight of ZuâtĂ© sleeping propped up against the marui wall with his spear tucked to his chest.Â
Seeing him painfully reminds you of the heart wrenching events of last night. That even though you were hoping and praying to Eywa for it all to be a bad dreamâit was all very real.Â
An icy cold breeze gusts by, making you shiver under your shawl and ZuâtĂ© shift in his sleep. The rain had eased off into a light, continuous drizzle some time during the night.Â
Your ears droop with guilt for leaving him out here in the cold, damp night. You let out a sigh and grip the railing to the marui stairs, turning your body sideways to take your first step down. The wood squeaks when it takes your weight, Ralaks usual tell tale sign that youâre sneaking out at night without his help.Â
It seems to work for ZuâtĂ© too because by the time you reach the second step you hear a raspy voice. Â
âI was told you need help with these.â ZuâtĂ© offers his hand. You let out a sigh and take his arm.Â
 Youâll admit, his helping hand is actually helping, especially now that youâre so far along.Â
âIrayo [thank you].â You mutter, holding on tightly as you make your way to the bottom step. ZuâtĂ© leans against the railing, waiting for you to finish your business.Â
You donât take long, most trips recently have been false alarmsâjust the baby pushing on your bladder because heâs so low down. As you make your way back to the stairs, your lower back begins to warm up. It radiates to your upper and inner thighs, making them ache as you walk.Â
Itâs nothing new, aches and pains are becoming more frequent as the days pass, and the cold certainly isnât helping. ZuâtĂ© meets you at the bottom step with an extended elbow, and you take his arm without a second thought.Â
It starts to rain again, hard. The temperature easily falls by a few degrees and all you want is to be inside the warmth of your bed right now. Your feet move at a quicker pace and as much as ZuâtĂ© tries to be gentle as he can, his grip tightens.Â
âTake your time.â He says, keeping you steady as you reach the top step.Â
Once you get to the door, he immediately lets go of you, stepping aside to take his spot on the patio for the remainder of the night. You pull back the marui flap but find yourself hesitating to step inside. You look over your shoulder, watching ZuâtĂ© tuck his spear close to his chest and prop himself against the wall.
âZuâtĂ©.â You say. He looks at you, brows raised as he listens. âItâs cold out here. You should comeââÂ
âDonât worry about me.â He cuts you short, closing his eyes.Â
âIâm not.â Your words are quick and almost defensive.Â
ZuâtĂ© chuckles a bit, if you could even call it that. âSounds like you are.âÂ
You sigh, getting a little irritated. âWhatever.â
âIâll be alright out here.â He says nonchalantly, opening his eyes to look directly at you. Your heart skips a beat and you feel the blood drain from your face. You thought Ralak was intimidating, but this guy is something else.Â
âSure.â Itâs awkward, but a good awkwardâŠif that were a thing. âNight.â
âWake me if you need me. No more sneaky shit.â Heâs muttering now, ready to go back to sleep. âAnd get some rest.â
You hold back your laugh, a little amused by the stark difference in his personality and Ralaks. How are they brothers? Or related, even?Â
âWill do, sir.â You match his sarcastic tone, entering the marui and laying down in bed, hoping to Eywa that sleep will find you soon.Â
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Village life continues despite Ralak and the others' absence. You wake up earlier than usual, despite the exhausting circumstances. Your baby moves, letting you know heâs awake too.Â
âDaddy will be home soon.â You reassure your babe, gently rubbing your stomach.Â
Perhaps you were also reassuring yourself.Â
You feel empty, and numb. And as much as you want to lay in bed all day and wait for your mates return, you still have a few things left to do before your sonâs arrival.Â
First thing being, getting some food in your system.Â
You get ready, and walk outside, noticing that ZuâtĂ© is no longer in his spot.Â
He wakes early.Â
Looking out into the distance, you catch sight of ZuâtĂ© crouching next to a small flame, cooking what seems to be squid. Itâs hard to be sure of what it isâthe sun hasnât fully bloomed, and though the rain has stopped itâs still a bit gloomy. You make your way over to him, taking extra care when going down the stairs.
âMorning.â You say nonchalantly.Â
ZuâtĂ©âs ears spring up and he looks behind himâbehind youâdirectly at the stairs. His brows lower and he sighs quickly, knowing thereâs no point in making the comment. He looks back at his task, turning the slightly charred squid impaled by a sharpened branch.Â
âYouâre up early.â The giant states, back turned to you to reveal his insanely intricate tattoo.Â
âSame to you.â You respond, staring at his back hard enough to burn holes into it. You see some scarring and thickened skin, presumably from his days as a warrior. That much you knew because of Ralak.Â
âSquid. Help yourself.â ZuâtĂ© says, handing you a stick of burnt squid.Â
Taking it from him, you hold it in front of your face, a little baffled at how he seemingly saw nothing wrong with it.Â
âHmâŠthanks. LooksâŠwell done.â You try to force a smile, to no avail.Â
You try to take a seat next to him, struggling to keep your balance as you lower yourself to your knees. His ears lay flat and he instinctively springs to his feet, helping you sit down. He didnât think youâd join him here.Â
Itâs silent. Uncomfortably silent. And awkward. You keep your extremities close and your tail closer, curled up in on yourself to remain as small as you can. Although, in comparison to your mate's brother, you were tiny.Â
Heâs not taller by much, but still taller nonetheless. It really makes you wonder how their parents looked for them to turn out this way.Â
ZuâtĂ© eats hastily, shovelling the squid in his mouth as if it had the ability to slither away. It makes you look back at your own serving and suddenly your nerves go haywire. You didnât want to risk getting sick, your bedside bucket is too far away to fetch. But you didnât want to be rudeâheâd obviously woken up early to make this for you.Â
You take an experimental bite and fight for your life to keep a straight face. You exaggerate a nod and cover your mouth with your hand, hiding the way you're smacking away at this blubbery piece of meat.Â
âMm. Mhm.â You grunt, forcing it down and clearing your throat. âItâsâuhm, itâs notââ
âI am no âemyu [cooker].â He says, chucking his cleared stick into the fire.Â
âAhemâyeah. Yup.â You twirl the stick between your pointer finger and thumb, bringing his attention to your five fingered hand. His eyes widen a bit before quickly looking away, and you tuck them back in between your thighs.Â
âThanks for breakfast.â
âSleep well?âÂ
You both speak at the same time, unintentionally clearing the tension in the air.Â
âI suppose, all things considered.â You try to speak lightheartedly. âAnd you? Did any part of you freeze?âÂ
ZuâtĂ© laughs and shakes his head. âNo, not quite.âÂ
âWell, thatâs good.â You say, looking out at sea to witness the sun's emergence. It casts an orange hue over the water, illuminating the ripples of the oncoming waves.Â
Heâs watching it too.Â
âYour tattoo.â You speak softly, witnessing his ears flutter. ââŠon your back.âÂ
âAh. What of it?âÂ
âWhat does it mean? I meanââ You stutter, still adapting to the idea of inking being a symbolic statement. âWhatâs the story behind that?âÂ
The story replays in his headâthe death of the spirit brothers and family. It flashes before him, as if he were in that moment again. The guilt and pain inside him is eternal, something thatâs never left him since. Heâs never spoken of it, not even to the person he hurt the most through it allâRalak.Â
His ears pin back and his jaw tightens. He shrugs his shoulders and mutters, âFelt like it.âÂ
âSoâŠyouâre telling me you did that, for fun?â The surprise is evident in your voice as you look at the tattoo again. His skin is raised and it spans the entirety of his upper back. âThat must have been really painful. Ralak did mine and it took days.âÂ
âDidnât hurt.â ZuâtĂ© says, turning his body to you yet keeping his eyes on the sun. But it did. It hurtâa lot. Self inflicted pain, to symbolise the pain he inflicted on others, even if it werenât his intention.Â
Maybe they are brothers. You think.
âYou going to eat that?â He asks, interrupting your train of thought, pointing at your squid on a stick.Â
âUhhâIâm going to pass.â You answer, offering it to him, ââŠsorry.âÂ
âAgain. Not a âemyu [cooker]â He takes it gladly, biting off a decent chunk and chewing at it unbothered with a deadpan expression.
Nevermind.Â
Now the silence isnât as awkward. You choose to sit here a while longer, enjoying this moment as much as you can before coming back to reality. The reality that there may be a war brewing. Thatâ
Ralak isnât here.Â
Well, that didnât last long.Â
Sadness washes over you, making your ears droop and your tail heavy. Your baby gives you a sudden, hard kick in the ribs, as if he were telling his mummy to cheer up. You uncross your legs and shift your weight to the one side, getting ready to get up and be productive.
 ZuâtĂ© seems to take note of that.Â
âNeed to get up?â He asks, chucking yet another stick into the fire.Â
âI got it.â You grunt, shuffling to your knees.
ZuâtĂ© lets out a displeased grumble, understanding what his brother meant when he said you have a stubborn streak. He goes to help you anyways, supporting you by the elbow.Â
Youâre just about standing when you feel a sharp stabbing pain in your back. It makes you jolt and grab onto ZuâtĂ©, whose slight irritation instantly turns into concern.Â
âY/n.âÂ
âIâm good, Iâm good.â You repeat out of breath, steadying yourself before letting go. He seemed unsure if you really were okay. âReally. Happens all the time now.âÂ
ZuâtĂ© nods, letting go and giving you a little more space. âAlright.âÂ
ââ
The meeting spot is no other than the âhead quartersâ of the ash people. It is only on this occasion that another clan may step foot on their land and walk away with a beating heart. That is, if all goes well. Tonowari is confident, however, knowing that the resource they provide the ash people is sufficient enough to prolong the treaty for many decades to come.Â
It is an ore that forms deep underwater, and can only be extracted by the most skilled divers. Divers that can hold their breath for up to half an hour. The use of this ore remains unknown to the reef people, but the ash people are quick to seize it almost instantaneously at the drop off point. The ore is plentiful among the reef, renewing itself as it is harvestedâthe act of the great mother restoring balance as needed.
Truth be told, although the reef people are a peaceful people, it is no secret that they hold some of the strongest warriors on Pandora. They are proud of their home, and will fight to protect it at all costs. Even the ash people know this. Which is the reason for their agreement on something as laughable as a âpeaceâ treaty.
Otherwise, whatâs really to stop them from annihilating the reef people and taking the ore themselves? Â
Ralak meets with the othersâTonowari, Jake, Neytiri, and Ronal. They all set off far inland to the place the two clans met ten years ago. The trek is long and tiresome, leaving Ronal winded and in need of a couple breaks along the way. She is, too, heavy with child, but as tsahĂŹk, she perseveres. Tonowari had tried to convince her several times to stay home, but she wouldnât take no for an answer.Â
âWe are here.â Tonowari announces as the group nears the settlement of their natural enemy. Itâs a rocky environment, much like the reef but with plenty of soil and clay. âHeads straight. Ignore them.â
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ZuâtĂ© stays nearby the marui as he tends to some of Ralakâs duties, keeping an eye on you from afar. You sit comfortably on the bottom step of the marui stairs, concentrating on finishing your babyâs sling. Your fingers are a little swollen, making it more difficult to weave. Frustrated, you plop the sling to your side and bury your face into your hands.Â
Everything is just too overwhelming right now.Â
âYour technique is poor.â ZuâtĂ©âs voice booms over you.Â
You look up, seeing this tall man with his hands on his hips tower over you, shading you from the sun. âExcuse me? Iâll have you know that I have plenty of knowledge onââÂ
âThis is a prrsmung [baby carrier], yes?â ZuâtĂ© picks up the sling and sits himself next to you, searching for the point in which you left off.
You watch intently, intrigued to know his next move. He carefully unravels all the wefts youâve managed to do since sitting on this damned step.Â
âWhat are you doing? Stop!âÂ
ZuâtĂ© sighs and demonstrates a weaving technique youâve never seen before, entwining and knitting the fabric until it comes together in an even neater fashion. You look at him in awe, dumbstruck that he was able to do that. Ralak dislikes weaving, in fact, he loathes it.Â
âTry it.â He says, plucking the fabric away from itself to unravel it once more before handing it back to you. You hesitate to take it, caught off guard from his unexpected, skilled movements.Â
âMy fingers are swollen.â You say, feeling defeated and a little embarrassed. He looks down, noticing your five-fingered hand again, not nearly surprised as last time.Â
âNot as big as mine.â He tries to hand you the sling again. âYou got it.âÂ
Reluctantly, you take the sling and slowly mirror his movements, replicating the technique perfectly.Â
âSee?â ZuâtĂ© sounds pleased with himself. Looking down at the sling, it dawns on you.
âSo, youâre a weaver?â You ask the question as if you had just struck gold. âUsually the women take on that role.âÂ
âNot here, forest girl.â ZuâtĂ© defends his role proudly, âBut yes, I am.âÂ
âNice. It is good to see that. My grandmother is a great weaver, she taught me all I know.â You begin.Â
For as long as your body would allow it, you and ZuâtĂ© sat on that step and wove together. You wove the sling and he went to fetch his satchel to work on a piece of his own. Though you did most of the talking, and found yourself dodging one too many snarky remarks, a bond formed on that step.Â
You told him about your past at hometree, your reason for seeking uturu to begin with.Â
The sky people.Â
The words wouldnât stop flowing, especially when you got onto the topic of how you met his brother. You explained that Ralak was your karyu [teacher] and how that quickly morphed into something much more beautiful. How you broke past his wallsâtook off his mask of indifference.Â
But then that awkward silence came again. The silence that reminded you why this stranger was in your home to begin with. That he was playing watchdog because your mate had to leave your side whilst being heavily pregnant.Â
âI lied.â ZuâtĂ© fills the silence. It has your ears perked up and your full attention on him. Your heart picked up speed, almost expecting something bad. âAbout?â
âThat tattoo hurt like a kalweyaveng [son of a bitch].âÂ
His confession has you bellowing out in laughter, clutching your stomach to keep you from shaking up your baby.Â
âI knew it.â You finally say once you calm down from a much needed laugh. âNo good comes from trying to pretend that things donât hurt, you know.âÂ
Little did you know these words weighed heavy on him. Heavier than you meant for them to. He falls silent, contemplating if he should say what heâs about to. The real confession. The real reason behind the tattoo.Â
âI killed our spirit brothers.â He blurts out, astonished by his own voice.Â
Did I really just say that? Shit.
âWhat?â You exhale, your heart now galloping in your chest.
âIt was twelve years ago. I wasâŠseventeen. Sent out to war. I had to keep Ralak out of it. I went aloneâŠlead a group of warriors to protect the tulkun.â His voice seizes up, as if his throat were closing. He looks away, fixing his gaze to his feet. âI was still learning. I didnât know. I didnât know. The sky peopleâŠthey slaughtered them all.âÂ
âHey, hey. Thatâs not your fault, ZuâtĂ©. You didnât kill them. The sky people did.â You rest your hand on his back, feeling how raised and toughened the skin where his inking lay deep.
ZuâtĂ© just looks at you, eyes trembling with vulnerability. Itâs the first someone outside of the family has ever told him that. Itâs something that he needed to hear.Â
âIs that why you fled? Ralak told me you left him.âÂ
ZuâtĂ© nods, looking away in shame once more. âI abandoned him.â
You shake your head, knowing now that Ralak has healed and no longer feels this way. âHe has healed ZuâtĂ©. And now it is your turn.âÂ
ZuâtĂ© only nods, allowing the silence to fill the space again. This time itâs needed.Â
Until it's broken by a familiar voice.Â
âSister.â Neteyam greets you at the bottom step, throwing a smile your way, then to your stomach. âLittle one.âÂ
Heâs checking on you per your fathers request. Of course he wanted to ensure you were okay, too.Â
âTey.â You smile big, happy to see such a familiar, comforting face. âI thought you went.â
You reach out for the railing to pull yourself up, and both Neteyam and ZuâtĂ© go to help you get up. You side-hug Neteyam, finding comfort in your brother. Itâs been a hectic night.Â
âNo, someoneâs got to watch TukâŠand you.â Neteyam chuckles. As you let go, your glances at Ralakâs brother. âNeteyam, this is Ralakâs brother. ZuâtĂ©.â You introduce the two properly.Â
Taught manners from a young age, Neteyam gestures âI see youâ to the former warrior, and he returns the sign.Â
âUncle TeyTeyâs got you guys for the day.â Neteyam coos at your tummy, and then offers you his arm.Â
âRight...Dads orders?â You ask, happy to go with him.Â
âDads orders.â Neteyam nods firmly, looking at ZuâtĂ© to relay the message. ZuâtĂ© returns the nod, being present to hear your fathers concerns about the entire arrangement. Besides, itâll give him time to hunt for something proper for dinner.Â
âCâmon guys!â Loâak shouts from the ocean, mounted on his skimwing with Tuk behind him.Â
âSee you. Think about what I said.â You say to ZuâtĂ©, prompting him to wave goodbye. Neteyam walks you to his tsurak, helping you to get on. You had retired your tsurak for the time being, finding it hard to ride with your back pain.Â
âHey Loâ. Tuk-Tuk.â You say with relief in your voice, finding comfort in the company of your family.Â
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The ash people are impudent to say the least. They follow behind the five naâvi weaving their way through the growing crowd, right on their tails as they try to get a better look at them. They are particularly interested in Jake and Neytiri, seeing the forest people for the first time. But most havenât even gotten a look at the reef people yet, despite having the agreement with them for so many decades already.Â
Some even dare to poke and prod, tugging at their tails and their hair to get a feel or whiff of their scents. Tonowari, Jake, Neytiri and Ralak walk in a formation that allows Ronal to be in the centre, safe guarded from any pointed fingernails or astray noses. Ralak is on edge, but one could never tell by a glance. His appearance is intimidating, a stature so tall he and Tonowari tower over the crowd.Â
âI do the talking.â Tonowari says discreetly as they near the entrance of the hut.Â
The room is made of some sort of red clay substance, seemingly burnt to a char until it has been hardened into what feels like rock. This one in particular is large, containing smaller sectioned off rooms, partitioned with thick leather curtains. It's all very bleak, rid of liveliness and colour.Â
As they enter the hut, two bigger ash naâvi guard the door on either side, blocking and guarding the entrance behind them. Two more ash naâvi lead the group with spears to their backs to a large curtain, and shove them towards it with a few harsh jabs to Jakeâs and Ralakâs spines. Jake snaps around, throwing them a dirty look. Whilst Ralak keeps his gaze fixed to his feet. He feels deep in his gut that something isnât right.Â
Whether it be here, or back home.Â
With each step he takes, the sense of impending doom only worsens. He has no desire to be here but he recognizes that this is what is necessary. Yet, he canât help the way he feels. And when he finally raises his head all the pieces link together. It all makes sense.Â
Before them are five naâvi in total. Two women and three men. Four ash naâvi and oneâŠreef naâvi. A female, reef naâvi. Her face is unmistakableâunforgettable. Itâs been seared into his mind since he was a young boy.
And when Ralak sees it, he almost caves in on himself. His mask of indifferenceâof intimidation, cracks. Hell, it shatters. Into thousands of pieces, scattered at his feet. Tonowariâs previous right hand. The banished.Â
His karyu.
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TS2 Deadly Mods Made Autonomous
This is a collection of mods I mentioned in my Death Mods post, but edited by me so that sims will do them autonomously (under certain conditions*).
DISCLAIMER: I have never modded before. I didn't follow a tutorial, and I only figured out how to make these by copying other peoples' mods. If something breaks or doesn't work, feel free to alert me to it, but I honestly don't know if I'll be able to help fix it.
I playtested these quite a bit, but aside from essential mods that prevent townie/NPC generation & corruption, I didn't test how they work alongside any other mods during the process.
I recommend HCDU to double check for conflicts, since like I said I don't know how to mod myself.
All of the mods I've edited are together in one .zip folder, but below is a list explaining what each one is and a link to their original versions.
Since these are only edits of pre-existing mods, you can't have both at the same time. I didn't change any GUIDs.
*EXTRA NOTE: So it seems that because of the "certain conditions" part I edited into the mods (to prevent sims from autonomously killing everyone at every free moment they had), it seems that the way I did it has the unfortunate side-effect that you cannot direct sims to do the action yourself unless the conditions are met. Those conditions being Hunger motive in the orange or lower for the werewolf/zombie/vampire ones, and Fun being in the orange or lower for the witch one.
Sorry for the annoyance, but as per my disclaimer this is the first time I've done any modding ever so I don't know how to fix it.
âą AutonomousEFXRavage (both files in the .zip are required, one says TEST at the end) - Werewolves will autonomously do "Werewolf.../Ravage" when their Hunger motive is in the orange or lower. The interaction won't appear on the pie menu until they've reached this level of Hunger. They may also choose to eat normal food instead, so it's not always a guarantee as their first option.
âą AutonomousLBFDeadlyNeckBite* (both files in the .zip are required, one says TEST at the end) - Vampires will autonomously do "Deadly Neck Bite" when their Hunger motive is in the orange or lower. The interaction won't appear on the pie menu until they've reached this level of Hunger. They may also choose to eat normal food instead, so it's not always a guarantee as their first option.
*NOTE: Myself & some other users of the original mod had an issue where the interaction would never appear on the pie menu at all. I had this as an ongoing issue for quite a while during playtesting of the other mods, until it randomly started appearing with no apparent changes to my Downloads/mods/game. idk why this happened or why it changed, so I just hope it actually works if you try to use it.
âą AutonomousMeduzaZombieEat - Zombies will autonomously do "Zombie.../Eat" when their Hunger motive is in the orange or lower. The interaction won't appear on the pie menu until they've reached this level of Hunger. They may also choose to eat normal food instead, so it's not always a guarantee as their first option. When they're doing the interaction, it appears in the queue as "Attack." The sim being attacked will have the queued interaction "Be Attacked by Zombie."
âą AutonomousPandorasimsThunderboltNOREAGENTS - Not only is it autonomous, but I also made it so no reagents are required to cast it. It's only a spell option for maximum level Evil Witches with 10 Magic Skill. If they're only 995/1000 towards Evil, it will not appear in the pie menu. Evil Witches will autonomously do "Cast Spell (Pandora).../Evil.../Thunder Bolt (Kill)" when their Fun motive is in the orange or lower. I also added that casting the spell will fully fill their Fun motive.
âą AutonomousSWCrateOfThrowingAxesPart1/2 - There are 4 parts to this mod, but I only needed to edit 1 & 2 for the autonomy. All 4 parts are included though. It has the same level of Fun advertisement as reading while relaxing on a bed (so sims won't choose it over other Fun things if they have extremely low Fun), with a bonus amount of advertisement for Grouchy sims. It doesn't actually increase the Fun motive, I just needed to choose something to entice sims to use it.
DOWNLOAD: SFS | MF
11/19/24 EDIT:
I made a different version of AutonomousSWCrateOfThrowingAxesPart2 that replaces the throwing animation with the "throw wildly" animation.
I named it AutonomousSWCrateOfThrowingAxesPart2Wild, but they are otherwise both the exact same file so CHOOSE ONLY ONE. Part 1, 3, and 4 didn't need to be changed for this, so you can keep using the same files from my original download for those.
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So Iâve been reading so many batfam x neglected reader fics and theyâre all so good so i just wanted to post an idea Iâll probably do if anyone would want to read it.
So basically i wanted to do a work where instead of focusing so much on angst i wanna portray emotional and mental growth where the mc could heal and have a healthy mindset and mental health. Of course thereâs still gonna be plenty of angst since this story would be about the journey of becoming a more trusting and open person and learning to get over trauma. And i might make the batfam yandere but im still debating.
So hereâs the basic idea/layout. The first few chapters would probably be about the mcâs early years in the manor and detailing how each member of the batfam either neglected or hurt the mc or both and how the mc tried to constantly appease the fam. There will also be descriptions on the mcâs school life as well. Then the next chapters would be the mc meeting and learning to trust a new friend (probably a senior or another DC character). This person becomes a sort of older sibling figure to the mc. Mc then starts to care less about the batfamâs approval and focuses more on themselves and their new friends learning to make and keep healthy friendships. (There may be a few mini chapters describing how the batfam sees but disregards these changes in the mc). Im still debating but i might have the mc meet and get close to the family of their friend who they already see as a older sibling and have mc get closer to that family and try to appease them just as they used to with the batfam. The fam on the other hand already see mc as their child (they probably know of mc and batfamâs strained relationship) and help mc understand that they just need to be themselves and theyâre proud of them and love them no matter what. Now at this point mc is healing and learning to be happy without the batfam and is maturing so they start to distance even more from the Batfam because honestly they dont need that negativity and finally they move out for college. (Batfam obviously doesnât notice nor care cus this is a neglected reader fic of course they dontđ). Reader is probably gone for at least 3 months before the batfam notices and in typical yandere fashion (idk if its gonna be a yandere fic tho still debatingđ) the batfam reflects on past interactions with mc and realize what mc used to do for them (the manor hasnt felt the same since they left and they now realize it was because mc is gone). I wanna do some chapters of their decent to becoming yandere or just their guilt consuming them and them trying to get mc back.
Anyways i dont want to spoil what i have planned for the ending so im going to end this explanation here. Sorry for the huge rant but its just something thats been on my mind and i might dođ
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Found out about you and your chaggie art on twt and decided to check out more of it on here! Iâve heard about hazbins hotel before and have seen the pair and fanart of them but havenât made the decision to watch the show.
Wanted to ask from your perspective, what is it about chaggie that you like? Could be anything about their relationship dynamics, wtv representation that they portray, anything! Should I watch hazbins hotel for them đ€
Gosh! What do I love about them??
Oh man, welll... On a surface level? The dynamics they display are just so delicious to me, and I especially love that it's always a little subverted with them, yunno? It's angelXdemon, but the demon is the precious sunshine while the angel is the grump with a body count. The princessXknight dynamic they display is subverted too because although Charlie is the one born in the worst realm in Creation, she's still the privileged princess, meanwhile even though Vaggie is the one who came from literal paradise, she's the one who lived a life that wasn't exactly luxurious. They just present dynamics I've already always loved but with a fun little twist.
But on a deeper level, I think I love Chaggie because they're already so far along in their relationship, and you can see it in how comfortable they are with each other, which was such a surprise for me. You see, I'm not very good at fixating on ships when they're already canon. Like, I'd think it's cute, but I wouldn't be itching to find fics about them. And if a ship I've liked finally gets together, I actually... usually... Kinda sorta love the ship a little less... I'd still like them! I just wont be as giddy about them.
But omg Chaggie still manages to give me butterflies, and I think it's because they're way past the honeymoon phase, something that I barely see represented for sapphic couples who are such important characters in a story. Lotsa people didnt like how it wasn't initially obvious that they were a couple, but I actually really loved how the writers and animators showed how deep their bond is without having them making out ang grope each other all the time. God if they were like that, it'd probably give me the ick.
It was just lowkey, because they've been together for years. Charlie would casually rest her arm on Vaggie's thigh and Vaggie isn't flustered because it's probably a habit of Charlie's by now. Vaggie would tuck Charlie's hair out of her face while she's worried about something and it isn't framed as a special thing, but you can tell by how Vaggie looks at Charlie that it wasn't done with any less love than it did over the years. And when Charlie's stressed about a phone call, Vaggie wordlessly offers her hand and Charlie takes it with a quick appreciative smile before holding on tight and bouncing their joined hands up and down like it's a stress reliever.
Their interactions weren't uber sweet with heated physicality, but the show had them display familiarity and comfort instead. And idk i just love that. I love that you can clearly tell they're best friends. Like, the very first scene they appear in for the Pilot, Vaggie is tying Charlie's bowtie for her while Charlie stares at her with a smile on her face. So cute...
Also. I just think both of them are hot lmao
So. Do I think you should watch the show for Chaggie? Idrk. I personally watched for them, but I came into the show expecting not to get much shipping fuel bcuz they were already in a relationship in a show that has a whole dang lot more going on in it. So some people who wanted to get into the ship expecting maybe a lotta smooching felt unsatisfied. But honestly, what did they expect from a 8 ep season that only had a run time of 22 mins per episode, in a show that wasn't even a romance? đ I personally thought we got a decent amount without taking away from the actual plot.
I think you should try to watch with the mindset of just having plain ol fun. Try the first 2 episodes, which is only 40 mins of your day. If it doesn't jive with you, that's totally fine. But pls do check out the songs if you dont like the show. The songs are so good. My favorite song from the season has plot stuff, but this one is my second favorite
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And since we're talking about Chaggie, here's the reprise of that song sung by them. It's short, but they promised more chaggie songs will be in season 2 so im not too sad about it. Charlie and Vaggie's VA harmonizing is just beautiful.
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Edit: for those who saw this post when i accidentally prematurely posted it before adding the links and photos, no you didn't đ
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Isn't that sweet, I guess so
Part 1, Part 2
pairing: Steve Harrington x fem!reader
summary: The secret's out, Steve's proud of himself, and you can't seem to keep your mouth shut
A/N: chat there is no way I put out 2 fic in the past week, this has never happened to me before! yay everyone cheer. again, i have no idea where this story is going how far im gonna go, i def want to try writing other stuff and idk if this is the best place to put and end to whatever this series is but again, we shall see i guess. thank you all so much on the love on my last two works you have no idea what that means to me! please please PLEASE send me asks or comment what you'd like me to write next or if you want a pt4 i need help people
warnings: sfw, swearing, fluff, idiots who like each other
Facing your fears is tough. No matter what it is, no one would actually choose putting themselves through a situation in which they know would cause them extreme distress. For some that may be going on a rollercoaster, interacting with a clown, going into a dark forrest alone, it could even be making a phone call by yourself to schedule a doctor's appointment (which is a valid fear to have, thank you very much.)
And here you were, facing your fears: being sat in your living room with Steve Harrington 3 feet away from you for an extended period of time. It's only been about 15 minutes, where no talking has happened since minute two.
You hope you can get to 30 minutes without fainting.
As you attempted to focus on the book in front of you, Jane Austen's words, who usually kept your focused for hours on end, were not being absorbed by you in the slightest. How could they, when Steve fucking Harrington was in your house.
Steve is the type of guy who Jane Austen would write about, you thought, eyes flickering towards him as he hunched over his book, face crinkled in concentration, trying to understand said author's musings.
The swoop of his hair, the two moles near his neck, his deep, beautiful, chocolate eyes, his gorgeous smile, and my god those arms? Yep, Jane would be absolutely obsessed with him.
"God, why did I agree to do this book?" You are snapped out of your daze at Steve's words. "What do you mean?", you replied. He gave you a look that can only be described as "seriously?"
"I mean, that I can barley understand what any of these characters are saying half the time, and honestly, it's a bit boring. I thought you would have better book recommendations," he said, running a hand through his hair to push it out of his face.
A scoff left your mouth before you could stop it. "Excuse me, are you actually hating on Pride and Prejudice, the best romance story of all time, the romance story, period." You leaned over and snatched his book. "I mean, come on! You are literally only 6 pages in, you can't just judge it that quickly, you haven't even gotten to the good parts yet!", you exclaim.
Steve watched you with an amused look on his face, unbeknownst to you, who kept rambling on, trying to convince Steve this book was worth continuing.
"â and Elizabeth, she is just funny, like actually hilarious. There is one part where she basically tells someone that I'd rather not be wasting my air talking to someone like you, like please, how did she even come up with that? Also, I'm just obsessed with this proper English style of speaking, or writing I guess, because they're basically talking shit but covering it up with fancy words! And whenâ"
"You talk a lot, don't you?"
You look up from the book and towards Steve, eyes widening slightly, realizing you had indeed been talking too much.
"One of my greatest faults, some may say, and by faults I mean my mom, but she only tells me this when we're arguing, so..." You glance away from Steve's face for a little reprieve. God, he's so hot.
"Well, like a good partner," you continue. "I'm trying to help you get some of this project done, and maybe if Robin were here, she could've helped," you defended yourself, crossing your arms, "which I'm still confused about, by the way. You said something about her telling you earlier how I invited you guys and some other people to work on the project together, but then she doesn't show?"
Steve leans back in his chair, also crossing his arms. You glance down for a quick second and send a quick thank you to anyone who's that Steve is wearing a tight shirt that beautifully enunciates his biceps. Or maybe you should be mad at them, you don't know yet.
"Maybe it's the fact that she noticed, like I did, that it's been a month since this project was assigned and we haven't even started," Steve countered, "which is unlike you, you usually want to get stuff done ASAP."
You look at him in confusion. "How the fuck do you know that?"
Steve smirks, "I also happen to know that you don't have a sister, thanks to that lovely dinner with your mom." You shake your head in disbelief, mentally making a note to yell at your mom later.
"Isn't that what you said one of the many times I asked you to work on the project?" Steve looked so amused with himself, all cocky and proud that he had uncovered your lie. Your brain tried desperately to come up with a realistic enough explanation, but nothing was coming up.
You throw your hands up in defeat. "Ok, fine! I lied! Is it just so hard for you to believe that maybe, just maybe, not everyone in that high school wants to spend time with you outside of it?" Oh my God, why the fuck would you say that, you screamed internally.
Steve stared at you for a second before letting out a chuckle. " You know, I did think of that actually, but only for a bit." He reaches out for the book and grabs it from your grasp, flipping to a random page.
"You can only run away from a guy so many times before he catches a hint," he peers over at you, " and I mean literally, you're a fast runner, did you ever do track?"
"Yeah, in middle school," you answer quickly. Steve lets out a hum of agreement before placing his attention back on the book. You open your mouth, about to quip about being careful to not rip the pages when he speaks again. "I know I'm dumb, but I'm not an idiot, ya know?"
Your gaze snaps to his face. "Steve, I don't think you're dumb." He doesn't look too convinced. "Eh, I think you do. But you're interesting, you took me a lot longer to figure out than the others since girls just typically throw themselves at me."
You make a face of disgust, "Ok, you sound like a total prick, you know."
"Yep, heard it after I said it, but that's not the point here." He point his finger at you, "You have a crush on me."
You splutter out a sound of indignation. "Hello, what?" In your head, fire alarms are sounding. It's a code red, all hell is breaking loose. "Pfft, no I absolutely do not."
Steve raises his eyebrows. "Then how else do you explain the running away when you see me anywhere at school? You always have an insane excuse why we're not able to meet up to start the project, which some are hilarious," he admits, "but you've got me complaining about not doing homework, look what you've done to me!"
At this point you've gone silent, mouth agape with an excuse stuck in your throat refusing to come out. Steve's expression has changed, his eyes bore into yours with earnest, almost as if he's anticipating a certain answer, hoping for it. "So?"
You muster all the courage you have left and just when you're about to respond, Steve interrupts you again for like, the 15th time.
"Anyways, I've to get going, have some things to do and whatever." He gets up, shrugs on his jacket and then places his books in his backpack. You get up too, having absolutely no clue how to tell him not to go, that you want him to stay. "Steve, what do you mean?"
He glances over at you, "Nothing, I just have to go. I'm a busy guy." He starts making his way to your front door, leaving you behind in the kitchen, trying to understand what the fuck just happened. First, he accuses you of having a crush on him, which you do, and then he just thinks he can leave?
Oh, absolutely not.
With a new wave of determination, you catch up to Steve just as he's finishing putting on his shoes. "Say thanks to your mom for me for dinner, it was great," he says as he grabs the door handle. You don't let him continue with whatever stupid thing he was going to say next.
"Listen Harrington, I don't know what the fuck just happened back there, but the fact you think can just, leave after dropping a bomb like that is ridiculous," you say, glaring at him in annoyance, and Steve's just staring back at you with that stupid, stupid, smirk that has not left his face since the moment he stepped foot in here.
"So what if I did like you, huh? What if I did have a crush on you? Because I do, but that, quite frankly, is none of your business, none of your concern, actually, so... yeah." Steve is looking at you and you're looking at him, a little out of breath after your declaration. You don't have the energy right now to fully process what you just said.
All of a sudden, Steve seems to break character, the smugness gone, replaced with subtle endearment. He leans down and presses a swift kiss on your cheek before whispering, "Well, it's a good thing I like you too." He straightness back up and says, "I told you I knew you were different, you're a mystery. You're lucky running away seemed to work on me, by the way. I don't think it would for everyone else," he says while you stare at him in shock. You've been rendered silent once again, with nothing but the thought that Steve likes you back, repeating over and over again.
You clear your throat before speaking, "Well! Um, yay?" You truly have no idea what to do right now. Steve chuckles at your reaction, like he can't believe his words have caused you of all people, who continuously talk and talk and talk, to not have anything profound to say for once. He's kind of into it.
Steve grabs your hand and encases it with the other. "Come over to my house tomorrow after school, I'll drive you. We can work on the project and you know, talk, if you want." You nod fervently, "Yeah, yeah ok."
He smiles and drops your hand. "I really do have to go though, I wasn't making that up," he remarks as he opens the front door. "Oh, sure, that's fine," you reply. You hold open the door for him and watch as he descends the steps and makes his way towards his car. You watch him, holding onto the door for dear life.
As Steve gets into the car, he looks over at you and waves, "I'll see you tomorrow!" You wave back and yell back, "Yeah, tomorrow!" You don't go back inside until the car is out of sight. As you shut the door, you press your back against it, trying to wrap your head around what exactly happened in the last few hours.
Holy shit, you though, Steve Harrington likes me. Steve fucking Harrington. You let out an involuntarily squeal of excitement and immediately regret doing it as your mother calls down from upstairs. "Mija, are you ok? What happened?" Hearing her voice reminds you of her involvement over the events that transpired tonight.
Putting your happiness on hold for a moment, you start to storm up the stairs. "Mom!", you yelled, "How could you embarrass me like that, asking him to stay over for dinner, you know how I feel about him, I just about fainted 5 times throughout the night, how does that make you feel!? You almost killed me anâ"
You would thank your mom later, because ultimately she helped, but for now, you'll stick to this.
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