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The Jonicles - Entry 29

It is currently the 31st of October, 2022 at 4:51 am, the morning of a very spooktacular day: Halloween!! You have no idea how long I've been waiting for this day even though they always have school on this day for some... stupid reason... That's like having school on your birthday... But now is not the time to be gloomy! Tonight is the night of binging scary movies, playing your favourite horror games and making yourself sick from eating too much junk food all night! Today also marks the #165th day of my Jon Arbuckle hyperfixation!!

You know, Garfield isn't a stranger to celebrating holidays at all. He celebrates Christmas, New Years, his birthday, Thanksgiving because he's weird and lives in America, and finally the spooky day itself, Halloween. When they were making the cartoons back in the 80s, they made these holiday specials - around three to be exact - and the Halloween one was the one I watched the most as a child!

I remember sitting down on the floor in front of the TV at my old house when I would have been around five or younger, and the Garfield Halloween special would be playing. It's nostalgic to think back to that special and remembering Garfield having a musical number about deciding what to dress up as, going out into the night with Odie, finding that spooky old house and being told of the story of these ghost pirates from the weird old guy living in the house. The ghost pirates were definitely the one thing that stuck out to me the most.

The old man in the house tells the story of these pirates that once plundered the seas looking for treasure, but as they found their riches, they had to bury it for their doom would soon come iiii'm not actually too sure what happened to them... But they swore that come 100 years on that very Halloween night where Garfield and Odie stood, they would return to claim their riches as ghastly spirits right at midnight. A ghostly ship that rippled in the wind soon came sailing across the water towards the house, promptly scaring our two heros shitless in the process. They were horrific, undeadly, spooky and they wanted their treasure. They chased Garfield and Odie away, leaving them to fend for themselves, desperate to get back home...

The special also had plenty of other memorable bits (at least to me anyway), like our favourite boy Jon looking absolutely bored out of his mind scooping pumpkin guts out from a carved Jack-O-Lantern and being startled so hard by what he thought was a ghost that the carved fruit (is it a fruit? it has seeds...) landed right on the lad's head. There was also the aforementioned song number about Garfield deciding who he'd dress up as for Halloween, eventually coming to the conclusion that him and Odie would be pirates! It's funny because as a child, I used to have this plush Garfield who was dressed up like a little pirate. Actually, it was my dad's, but the little thing was fun to play with. I don't know where the guy went, we moved houses years ago and he seemed to disappear. He was most likely donated but I miss him...

A-Anyway, the two both go plundering out i to the night as two pirates, Garfy baby being the captain and Odie as his crewmate. They have this smooth jazzy number about how Garfield isn't a scardey cat, he's all good, nothing to eb afraid of! ...Before promptly being scared by everyone's spooky costumes when they realise some of them aren't who they appear to be before they find a boat and row to the house. At the end of the special, when they've been scared shitless by the ghost pirates and collected their goods, Garfield has a tough choice to make. He's got two bags of lollies (because that's what we call candy here in Australia), and he's gotta decide: Does he keep them for himself, or pass one on to his old buddy Odie? Garfield made it clear at the beginning of the special that he'd use Odie to get two times as much lollies (or candy) and keep it all to himself, but... Ultimately, with Odie being his bestie, his bro and saving him back at that ghost pirate blunder, he decides to give Odie his share of lollies and goes to sleep for the night... Not before seeing that creepy old guy wearing his pirate hat on TV!

There's other pieces of Halloween media related to Garfield too, but most likely, you already know about these ones. Back in the 80s, Jim Davis created a series of strips for Halloween where Garfield wakes up to find his home completely abandoned and boarded up. As he ventures deeper into his home, he finds out that he's just been here for years and his beloved Jon and Odie have been long gone. Unable to face the truth of the inevitability of time and probably slowly starving to death, Garfield realises he's only one weapon: Denial. Jon and Odie soon phase back into existense and Garfield meets the both of them with an embrace, revealing Jon and Odie to merely be a figment of Garfield's warped imagination. This comic is freaky, it makes such a scary concept - the inevitability of time and death - even scarier by having Garfield be trapped in a reality where he doesn't exist and be in complete denial. It's both relatable and depressing. Time is such a horrifying thing and you don't realise how much you care about something or someone until they're gone because of time. That's already powerful in itself, but I think the last panel has the most punch. It reads:

"An imagination can be a powerful tool. It can tint memories of the present, or paint a future so vivid that it can entice... Or terrify, all depending upon how we conduct ourselves today."

There's also the Garfield's Scary Scavenger Hunt games, which I may make a separate entry about! I never played those as a child, but I remember hearing about them through learning about Lyman's disappearance. There was a long gap where I didn't read much Garfield between when I was a kid and when my Jon fixation started, so I never really played Scary Scavenger Hunt when I was little despite having played a bunch of flash games. But, it's still a great spooky duo of games that definitely is worth a mention!

So, with all that said, have a Happy Halloween, folks! Lets hope your day is scary and spooky and full of treats and surprises! And for those who don't celebrate Halloween, have yourselves a great day regardless! If you don't mind, I'm off to watch a bunch of spooky stuff, rewatch the Garfield special and play Luigi's Mansion for the day... As long as I don't have any school, that is...

Last edited at 5:46 am. Happy Spooky Month!!

Cheers,

Your Local Jonnoissuer

Posted on the 31st of October, 2022 at 5:50.

[ana-benn]

This was requested 😘

Three's Company

Warnings: mfm poly relationship, it's filthy.... I don't know. Also I wrote it as snippets along the relationship timeline so that's a thing.

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There had always been drawbacks to 'dating' Tyler. You'd followed him from Toronto to Boston looking for a change of scenery, and eventually the two of you started hooking up. It was a completely casual, and you'd take little breaks here and there to see other people. Initially though it just made sense. You cooked together, hung out together, and occasionally slept together. You felt like amplified best friends, and it worked for where you were in life.

Of course his trade to the Stars was a little unexpected, but it brought you two a little bit closer. Another move, and the decision to get a dog settled you both down and made you start thinking about maybe making a serious go of your relationship. Then he'd brought Jamie over, and you were done. He was like the opposite of Tyler and you loved it. Shy, and sweet but the ability to be ferocious bordering on animalistic.

Tyler was more goofy and fun, with a passion that left you feeling weak, but overall he was way more high energy than Jamie. You'd gotten close to Jamie as he and Tyler built a relationship, and you didn't know how to broach the subject with either man. You wanted them both, and it was so obvious to you that if you could make it happen for the three of you that was ideal situation.

Of course being as, while you and Jamie both had a shy side, Tyler did not and he full on approached the subject over dinner one night. You'd nearly swallowed your chicken whole, and Jamie choked on his beer at Tyler's proclamation that the two of them should share you.

"Tyler," you hissed.

"What? Come on babe, we both know you'd be into it," he grinned. "I've seen you check Chubbs out."

You couldn't deny it, so you acted maturely and stuck your tongue out at him, while Jamie stared in between the two of you.

"I'd be willing to try it," Jamie offered after a moment. Tyler lit up like Christmas then.

"Yes! I knew this would work out," he beamed wrapping his arms around your shoulders.

That first night was awkward and it took a while to feel completely comfortable. It seemed no matter what you did someone was being left out, and you weren't used to splitting your focus in bed. It seemed as though when Tyler would thrust Jamie would pull, or vice versa, and you quickly felt overwhelmed by the amount of hands on your body. Finally though as you laid in-between the two men you realize just how perfect it all felt.

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After that first time it seemed like none of you could stay away. Jamie had tried to back off, not wanting to overstep, but you'd shown up at his door with Tyler in tow and the three of you had set up ground rules. You'd be free to sleep with either or both of them, whenever or however no hold barred. You threw out that they could sleep with one another if they wanted to, and then laughed as they both looked at you completely unamused. Of course as time went on you almost became convinced that the were, even if neither mentioned it to you. You had set up a limitation that if they wanted to sleep with other women you did prefer that they used protection. Both of them thought about and decided that they didn't want to do that. You knew it wasn't exactly fair, but you weren't going to argue either.

You'd gone back and forth on living arrangements for months after that. Transferring between Tyler's and Jamie's, before deciding that you should probably get a place all together. You'd make sure each of the boys had their own space, but you couldn't keep track of where any of your stuff was and it was driving you crazy.

As you moved in though you realized your one mistake, it seemed these two were completing constantly.

Who loaded more boxes? Tyler claimed it, but you'd noted Jamie taking a couple more than him. Not that you would tell anyone. You just laughed and shook your head.

Who brought in more boxes? Definitely Jamie, Tyler was outside showing the dogs their new yard.

Who put more boxes away? That was you, but then again you didn't really want them touching your clothes or trying to put dishes away.

Who set up more electronics? Tyler, hands down. Jamie had a hard time managing his own spotify account, and Tyler would be pissed if he missed any golf.

All day it went like that. You couldn't help but laugh at their pitiful faces when they lost one of their challenges either. You'd just pull them into a hug, and stroke their hair while high fiving the winner.

You'd thought through all the different options for bedrooms, and eventually decided that your room would be the common room. If the three of you decided to spend the night together, which you often did, you'd do that in your room. Jamie and Tyler each had their own rooms, so that they could decompress or be separated if the need arose.

That first night though, you felt completely relaxed. Both men had followed you up to bed and before you'd even finished your nighttime routine Tyler was behind you, lips on your neck. He walked to towards the bed with his hands guiding your hips. Once you were in-between Jamie' thighs he pulled you into himself, and pulled your chin up. He trapped your lips in a searing kiss, before his hands began to wander.

Tyler moved to cup your breasts, while Jamie palmed your ass, and they seemed to work in sync at trying to turn you into jello. They'd rotate between your lips and neck, and as soon as one broke for air the other was pulling your face back towards them. Teasing hands, gentle lips, co-mingled with the scratch of facial hair on your skin, and you'd never been so happy that most of the time all three of you slept in the nude. Jamie eventually moved back onto the bed pulling you with him, and resting you over his hardness. Instinctively you ground down on him, causing him to groan out.

Tyler walked around the bed, and Jamie flipped you over and started preparing to enter you from behind. Meanwhile Tyler nudged your lips with his cock, instinctively you opened up letting him enter your mouth. He and Jamie both groaned over you as they slid home, and you felt deliciously full. At this point the three of you knew your dance well, so as Jamie started moving so did Tyler. Jamie usually took the lead, so he would thrust and Tyler would follow, keeping you in a perfect rhythm. The ebb and flow of them worked your body into a state of utter bliss, and before you knew it you were spasming around Jamie. You vaguely heard him swear as you fell under the waves of your own orgasm.

"FUCK," Jamie yelled as he sent ropes of hot cum into your pussy. Before you could react, or even fully recover you felt Tyler (who'd pulled out of your mouth when you'd orgasmed) pull you onto his own cock. If Jamie was rough, and feral with his thrusts Tyler was meticulous and operated with precision. Jamie wanted to throw you into an orgasm, thriving off of the intensity. Tyler want to draw them out of you, wanting to be in control.

Tyler worked your clit as his slowly thrust towards his own completion, you felt yourself quivering within minutes. Jamie leaned forward catching your lips in his, as Tyler worked your neck again. Finally you cried out as you clenched around Tyler. Satisfied he allowed himself to release deep inside of you, he held your hips as you slumped forward into Jamie.

You were aware of Tyler whispering praise to you as Jamie grabbed a towel to clean you up. Tyler got the covers pulled back and after you were cleaned up Jamie slid in on the other side of you. Your head on Tyler's shoulder, as Jamie wrapped his tattooed arm around you. You fell asleep completely warm and comfortable.

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The downside to your relationship was easily that you could only publicly lay claim to one of the guys at a time, and it had just been easier to stay Tyler's girlfriend. As you stood outside the locker room waiting for the guys to come out you noticed the crowd of girls gathered around by the barricade in their Benn jerseys and it made you see red. You tried really hard to hide your jealousy, but it wasn't always do-able. Tyler came out first wrapping you in his arms, excited after a win.

"Ugh, I wish they all went like that!" He exclaimed, spinning you around. It took him a moment to realize your excitement was a little faked. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, it's stupid," you mumbled. Jamie probably would've left it alone, but Tyler liked to pick. He thought exposing where your weaknesses were made you stronger as a unit.

"Nope, gotta talk about it," he sing songed as you waited for Jamie.

"Ugh, fine," you huffed. "It's just hard knowing we're going to walk by those girls over there and there's nothing I can do. At least people know we're together. Jamie's like this free man, you know? I feel like I have no public claim and it sucks."

Tyler looked like he wanted to laugh, which caused you to roll your eyes, "It's not funny Ty."

"What's not funny?" Jamie asked as he walked out of the locker room. You couldn't help but appraise how good he looked too. You wanted to kiss him... But you knew that wouldn't happen until you were in the car. Meaning first you had to brave the throngs.

"Someone's jealous," Tyler answered, as you blushed.

"Oh, really?" Jamie laughed.

"You guys both suck," you said as you stomped away.

They laughed as the followed you, as Tyler shouted, "You're hot when you're mad,"Causing the girls you were passing to go crazy.

You turned around and flipped them both off, before resuming your march back to the car. Surprisingly Jamie showed up before Tyler, and you quirked an eyebrow.

"He's signing jerseys," Jamie explained.

"You know it's just as strange for me too," Jamie said after a long moment. You turned and looked at him, confused. "I have to give vague answers about who I'm seeing, or make sure if I post a picture of us together Tyler is there.... It's not any easier just because some girls think I'm single. I don't feel single. I'm so crazy in love with you it blows me away, I don't want to hide or pretend that this isn't real. It is, and I need to know that you know that."

You launched yourself at him then, fusing your lips to his as you leaned over the console, "I love you too, Jamie," you said. "I don't question your love. I just wish I could express it more publicly."

You settled back into your seat, and you noticed Tyler walking towards the car. He pouted as he got in the backseat.

"Just get my number tattooed on you," Jamie joked, winking at you as Tyler got settled.

"Well you are my favorite," you played along.

"Excuse me," Tyler interjected. "If you're getting anyone's number it should be mine! I like tattoos more," he proclaimed. "Besides I thought you were mad at Jamie, now you're ganging up on me!"

"What can we say Tyler, we're just emotionally healthy," Jamie joked. "You're the one who decided to hand out and flirt."

You laughed as Tyler grumbled in the backseat.

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Fifteen days. The words felt like an echo in your mind, resonating with self pity. Jamie and Tyler would be gone for fifteen miserable days, and someone had to stay home with the dogs. Gerry laid his head in your lap as you sat on the couch, and both boys were packing.

"I'm mad at you," you whispered to him. He looked at you, before deciding to kiss your cheek. "Yeah yeah, you're forgiven," you sighed getting up off the couch.

"Jamie!" You called out, walking up stairs.

"What?" He yelled from his closet, you went in search of him.

"What are you doing?" You whined.

"I'm packing baby," he said gently. Kind of confused.

"You're supposed to be the responsible one, why'd you wait until the last minute?" You groaned flopping on his bed. It had been almost a year in this house and you could count on one hand the number of times he'd slept in here. Tyler got banished more to his room than Jamie ever did.

"Because you insisted that it was more important that we play Mario last night," he reminded you.

Tyler came wandering down the hall just then, "Hey Jamie, do you have any..." He laughed when he saw you. "Someone's feeling whiny huh?"

"You have no idea," you pouted. "If I kneecap you can you stay home?" You asked sitting up.

"They'd sideline me, I'd still have to go," he reminded you.

"Jamie," you pouted. "You're the captain, can't you do anything?"

"Sure," he lied, wanting to antagonize you. "But I won't." He grinned.

"You're both awful," you grumped. "I'm going to spend so much money while you're gone."

That one got Jamie to laugh, "And that's different... how?"

You sighed dramatically, as you headed for the door, "I don't like either of you anymore."

You heard their laughter as you went in search of something to keep you distracted. You wound up just cleaning the kitchen, and when you did you found a business card for the tattoo artist that the guys used. You'd never gotten one, but you did want one. It gave you an idea, and you tucked the card into your back pocket as you heard the guys coming downstairs.

Tyler kissed you first, a playful nip on your lips followed by a slow dance with his tongue. Jamie was more forceful, crushing your body into his as he cupped your face. They really were two halves that made you feel whole, and you felt so overwhelmed by how much you simply just felt for them.

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When the guys got home, they were surprised you weren't at the door waiting like normal. Instead you were out in the pool with the dogs. You smiled brightly as they came out to greet you.

"The fearsome warriors return," you giggled.

"Ah, mi'lady twas a long journey. We have returned more victorious than not," Tyler played along, while Jamie shook his head chuckling.

"Well, I got you a present," you smiled, getting out and walking towards them.

"And here we just brought laundry," Jamie grinned catching you by the waist and kissing you deeply.

You moaned at the taste of his lips, trying to deepen it, before you heard Tyler clear his throat, "What about me." You laughed at his playful pout. Extracting yourself from Jamie and kissing Tyler. There was more playfulness there. Little nips and he drew your bottom lip between his teeth before releasing you.

"Now what about our present," Tyler wiggled his eyebrows.

"Not that you perv," you playfully slapped at him. Then appraising the two of them you added, "Well not yet anyway."

You undid the leather cuff on your left wrist and proudly showed off your new tattoo, "Look!"

You had a small heart inked on your skin with the numbers 914 in the center. You grinned broadly as they took it in, Tyler as usual reacted first. Kissing you deeply, while Jamie grabbed your wrist and kissed the mark on your flesh.

"Absolutely perfect," he grinned.

Tyler nodded his agreement, "Yep, I agree."

[self-shipper-snowdrop]

The best tradition ever had ended and I’m about to go to bed, which means it’s babbling hours!!!!! This will be long but I’m adding a cut- anyways GET READY... I only get to do this once a year let’s GOOOOOOOOOOO

THE POLAR EXPRESS... also known as the best movie ever. PLUS THE SPECIAL SUPPERRRRR AAAAAA...... I'd seriously love to just have a giant movie theatre with all my f/os in it, some new to it, some returning for the nth time- but just everyone having fun on Christmas Eve regardless!!!!!

-ALL OF US IN OUR CHRISTMAS EVE PJS!!!!!!! Everyone gets a pair, as is tradition, and we all have a 400/10 time in our new and comfy clothes. Lucifer isn’t used to being dressed so casually in front of so many people but he does it for me 💕

-Everyone gets to pick their “thing” for the appetizer supper. It ranges from very fancy things to simple stuff- but all of it’s great. Unsurprisingly, like every year, I pick spring rolls with the plum sauce because if I could eat those every day for the rest of forever I would. We have to get a ton of stuff for Beel so he has enough and doesn’t eat everyone else’s. Malleus asks for ice cream, despite that being a dessert but I allow it.

-We eat our food while watching How The Grinch Stole Christmas (the original, 2D animated one because it’s the best) and everyone gets shocking into it. Even Vera is surprisingly absorbed in the movie. Although, everyone tries really hard not to look at her hair because her snakes are also eating, which is odd to look at.

-They all stare at me a bit whenever I giggle and sing along to some of the songs. Most think it’s cute, but some join in! Ren and Reiji take a duet opportunity before realizing they both had the same idea. Camus’ eyes roll into the next dimension.

-We all clean up and prepare for the Polar Express, everyone getting their own blanket to use! Initially Polly came up, asking to share, but then Zoe said she should get to share because she’s newer here. Damien chimes in and insist he and I should share a blanket. Vera, as a Certified Girlfriend, says that no- she will share a blanket. Asmo states that actually, he should get it because he’s my husband! Sebastian then remarks that by the logic, he gets to share the blanket with me because he’s been married to me the longest. Eventually after a brief Battle Of Blankets And Pillows, everyone just gets their own blankets. Sebastian has bastard energy though and manages to grab a seat close by. Damien almost fights with him for it.

-THE HOT HOT CHOCOLATE SCENE!!!!!!!! As is tradition, we pause the movie and everyone gets a cup of hot hot chocolate!!!! It is the greatest hot chocolate ever made, and everyone has their own, personal cup to drink from. Everyone gets theirs and we drink it together during the scene! We make a version that Polly can drink and she’s living for it. Everyone loves it, Diavolo is living for this tradition- and not just because I’m grinning like an absolute fool from how much fun I’m having.

-The song gets stuck in everyone’s heads. All of them. Camus is caught humming it under his breath the next time he drinks it. Dazai is just utterly unashamed, having a great time. Also he somehow managed to steal the spot beside mine, nobody’s really sure how he did that....

-Nikolai is more than happy to do this all again (as it’s his second year of this) and already knows all the music. It’s become his favourite too, partly because the second it comes up at all I begin smiling and flapping my hands around because I get so excited. He thinks it’s cute.

-We have moments during the movie where Flo comes through, like the lovely cat she is, and picks a person’s legs to sit on. Francis got picked at least three times and everyone else is stupid jealous. Damien got picked once and now he understands what it’s liked to be blessed (and not have it burn because he’s a demon)

-Azul (yes the besties are indeed here) is super impressed by the hot hot chocolate and probably asks for the recipe. I refuse. The hot hot chocolate is too sacred to be sold. Eventually he gets it, but only after he promises it’s just for tradition’s sake and NOT a seasonal Mostro Lounge item.

-Everyone also gets super into the movie, even more than the last one. We all gasp in unison at points and it’s great. Also, memes. Some of The Gang are very confused by the memes, but many laugh and it’s fun to tell jokes as well.

-We’re all sad when it ends and we put out the milk and cookies, as is obligatory lmao, but then.... it’s room fighting time. There is a mini war over who gets to snuggle tonight. Vil almost breaks a nail, Rook scares everyone actually, Asmo, Levi, Luci and Dia just about go into demon mode. Eventually everyone is shushed and I pick a few of them for snuggles, namely somebody who DIDN’T try to start a cross-universe conflict over snuggle hours >:/

Overall it would be the absolute best experience!!!!! I would love too share this all with them and it’s my favourite part of every year. Anyway, thanks for reading my babbles!!!!!!

[lost-inthedream]

In good company

Anon request: Going on a 2 days 1 night trip with Inseong please pleaseee pleaasee

Inseong  x  reader

Genre: fluff/ suggestive 

Words: 1,6K

Summary: Non idol Inseong is the kind neighbor who comes up with giving you a ride to your hometown, even though it is pretty distant.

Warnings: mentions of sex. 

Sorry for any spelling or grammatical mistake you find.

You and Inseong lived at the same building but you didn’t talk to him even though the guy looked pretty friendly with everyone.

Actually he lived there for at least one year now and you know he were Korean. Anyway, he had more friends visiting him than you have despite you lived there for a longtime.

It was three days before Christmas. You planned to take a bus for a six hours trip to your family town but when you tried to buy the ticket they didn’t have any. You felt dumb.

You were already visible angry but when you dropped your cell phone on the stairs you lost it and voiced some curses right  in Inseong’s presence. The screen was now damaged.

“Oh I hope it’s still working.” He said trying to calm you down.

“Damn. This one was expensive.”

“Look mine” He interrupted you by taking his own cell phone from his pocket. “It’s worse. I’m so unlucky. My cell phones never last.”

You continued to go upstairs and you couldn’t help to say:

“For me it’s not bad luck. I’d call it clumsiness.”

“You’re right” He accepted as you arrived in front of your apartment.

“Sorry, I didn’t meant it. I’m just having a bad day.”

He felt sorry for you and asked if you didn’t like the holidays season. What made you start crying because of the way you felt about yourself plus the loneliness feeling and also because your cell phone was now broken.

The cute guy in front of you got pretty nervous and went after you as you open your door, he sat next to you on your sofa and tried to help you feel better. After some minutes you both notice how peculiar the situation was. You were practically strangers.

He apologized for entering your apartment but that fact didn’t bother you at all. He started to talk a lot then, explaining all the stupid things he constantly does, so you having a broken cell phone didn’t look a big deal anymore.

Initially you were trying  to smile but once you concentrated in his kind expression you started to smile genuinely.

He was so talkative!

“Wait were you going to take a bus to your hometown? So… hm… maybe I could carry you there by car. You only have to pay for my car fuel and…”

He explained that it wouldn’t be a problem at all. He would make a trip while helping a friend. He was calling you friend! It sounded very weird for you. Actually the guy himself was weird but you let it pass since he was cute and kind. He somehow convinced you and you planned the entire thing.

You would leave the town by the next day after lunch, being able to arrive your hometown in the evening.  You said he could stay for the night and go back home by the morning without problems.

He arrived at your apartment wearing a cap the next day. It gave him a charming look.

When you were about to say he looked fine, he praised the way you tied your hair. It made you blush and forget all your words.

His car was a red Jeep and smelled very good inside. Somehow the car suited him a lot and you felt pretty comfortable.

“Don’t worry Y/N, I checked my car last week and everything is fine. I may be clumsy but I pay a lot attention when I’m driving.”

“I apologize for calling you clumsy. You have a beautiful heart.”

Your comment made him a bit flustered and he hid it buy fixing his mirror.

You spent the first hours making the route inside the town. There were still a lot of cars around and you preferred to stay in silence in order to not disturb Inseong. His playlist running while you looked the way he acted instead. He was a very good driver, stopping by the yellow light and not rushing the pedestrians when the traffic light got green. His hands looked really soft holding the steering wheel  or the gear shift. You would be biting your nail if weren’t wearing gloves, the guy were definitely good-looking and it started to get accentuated by the way he weren’t trying to impress you.

You were finally on a road out of the town and he started a conversation.

You went along pretty well and he answered all your questions about Korea and seemed really interested about your town too. You talked about childhood and teenage years. Somehow you started to talk about first experiences.

“The first time I drove a car I was so tense that I woke up with my entire body hurting the next day” he told you.

You ended up talking about your first kiss.

It was starting to snow, you didn’t pay attention until it got really bad. You were already in the car for four hours. He decided to stop when you both find a motel.

“We can go back to the road when it stops.” He suggested you as he parked the car.

“Even if it stop I guess it will still be risky.” You say getting nervous. “Maybe getting back is a better option.”

“We’re going to see.” He unbuckled his seat belt and placed a hand on your shoulder. You both get out of the car and ran to the covered space to see how the snowstorm goes. As you expect, it doesn’t stops and you rented a room.

There were two beds in the room, you chose the one next to the window and kept looking outside.

“I think doing this makes you more anxious” Inseong voiced behind you.

You explained you felt pretty upset that he was doing you that favor and now both of you were stuck in the middle of the route.

“Don’t be. Listen, I still have to tell you about my first kiss.”

He was so good to distract you. How not to regret not being friends with him before? Also he had that sweet face that you wanted to stare every time he started to blabbling.

“I was 12 and I have a crush on my classmate, but she was super shy. That’s why it was hard to approach her. I had to be friends with her first. It was such an awesome plan because she was a nice girl and the more I got to know her the more I liked her.”

No doubts it was a very cute episode but the way he looked at you were not completely innocent. His gaze talked more than his words. The way he took off his scarf made you feel some type of way. He talked about her hair, her clothes and suddenly added in the end “I loved to talk to her exactly the way I’ve been enjoying talking to you today.”

You giggled and confessed he was a good company then looked away from him.

He called you and sat by your side keeping a safe distance. You eliminated it by yourself. Your knees touched his and he teased you by pushing yours but finding difficult to maintain his eyes on you.

You called him this time and said you wished you were friends before.

He shut you up with a kiss.

You weren’t completely surprised by his hungriness for your mouth.

He took his time to put his hands on your body but when he did you wanted it to never end.

You had the impression he was kind of holding himself to not look too eager.

You passed the afternoon cuddling and he eventually spooned you, his hot breath on your neck.

There was no more snow about 7 P.M but you both decided to stay and continue the trip on the next day with more safety.

You took that opportunity to “know each other better”. Hehe

Let’s say you did it naked.

For a first time you got along pretty well in bed. Thanks to him asking you what you liked and workshipping you on the places you reacted positively to his touches.

You had sex under warm blankets.

He lying over you and you could feel the weight of his body.

You woke up before him in the morning and kept still to not bother his rest.  The weather was a lot better and he would need energy to drive you towards your parents house.

He woke up already with a soft smile.

You took a simple breakfast laughing and giggling about everything and went back to the car. You estimated more 2 hour on the road.

His cap were now on your head and you both sang songs along.

When you were almost arriving your childhood neighborhood he told how much he was happy to make you happy.

You knew he didn’t have reasons to stay the night because it was still morning but he could still have lunch with your family.

He accepted it gladly.

Your parents felt amazed by him and fed him with the best they had.

He eventually tells them that his entire family still lived in Korea and it got your mother wondering...

When you and him were talking for the last time in the balcony, he took your hand and kissed it. You rubbed his cheek in response. His nose was redish because of the cold wind and he looked sad but uncomplaining.

When he took his backpack from the floor, your mother opened the door making you both turn to her.

“What about we having a guest to this Christmas, Y/N?”

You didn’t understand why she was asking you that now. “Hm honestly? Whatever mom.”

“Ok.  So it is up to me to decide, right?” She turned to Inseong and asked him “Would you like to stay for Christmas as my guest?”

“Your guest? It would be an honor.” He said and took a glance at you. “But I’m not sure.”

You took your mother’s hand and voiced “I’d also be happy if you stay.”

[pizza-is-my-buziness]

So I’m officially ready to write some holiday fics! I thought I would start with the AOS Advent prompt of the day, which is....Miracle!

I mean, this is a pretty loose filling for the prompt but, hey, it works?

There was some small comfort in knowing that there was someone out there having a worst holiday season than Daisy was.

Of course, Daisy had always known this in the abstract. She had always known that someone, somewhere was hating the holidays even more than she was. Knowing this information in the back of her mind hadn’t done much to really cheer her up -dwelling on other people’s misfortunes could only do so much to temper her own.

But knowing it for certain, seeing the solid proof of it, that counted for something.

It wasn’t like Daisy was some sort of Scrooge…most of the time. She just…didn’t do Christmas. And yeah, she gets the cliché in all of that but Daisy figures that she’s entitled to a little cliché given the fact that she’s never had an actual, great Christmas in her entire life and it doesn’t look like the universe is about to start giving her one any time soon. Of course, Daisy has taken a lot of that into her own hands. Fool me once, shame on you…and all that.

The world isn’t exactly set up for people who don’t have any use for the holidays. Everywhere she’s looked since the end of Halloween, it’s been nothing but Christmas and cheer and lights and Santa and blah. Or should she say bah humbug? Daisy’s sullen and sulky attitude doesn’t mesh well with most people’s holiday cheer and peace on earth vibes…which is a downer in its own right.

And maybe she’s being completely selfish but seeing someone who looks as utterly fed-up with the holidays as Daisy has been feeling is refreshing.

Of course, there is something to say about circumstances, but Daisy will take what she can get.

Daisy can see the back of her neighbor’s townhouse from her kitchen window, and though she’s never actually spoken with her neighbor she’s seen her a few times through the window: out in the yard, coming home from work, leaving in the morning.

And currently Daisy can see this neighbor stranded on her roof, a pile of Christmas lights beside her, her arms wrapped around herself as she sits, shivering on the shingles.

So Daisy does the only thing she can: she puts on her coat and boots and heads over. Her neighbor’s holiday induced misery might only be temporary, but she’ll have to enjoy it while she can.

Daisy heads across the snowy sidewalk, hands shoved in her pockets, hair tucked beneath her hat. As soon as she’s within view, her neighbor pops up to her feet, an expression of relief crossing her face. “Oh, thank goodness,” the woman says in a perfect accent, grin in place. “I thought I was going to be stuck up there all night. This is a miracle.”

Daisy peers up at her, smiling slightly. “What, exactly, happened here?”

The woman shakes her head, kicking at the pile of Christmas lights beside her. Daisy approves. “I was trying to hang these stupid things and the ladder,” she jabs a finger at the offending thing, “fell over. I left my phone inside because, frankly, I’m an idiot. And no one has come along…aside from you.”

Daisy retrieves the ladder, setting it back upright. Her neighbor climbs down almost immediately and looks relieved to have her feet back on solid ground. “I cannot thank you enough,” she says. “You’re a true life saver.” She settles her hand on Daisy’s elbow. “I’m Jemma.”

“Daisy,” she says, glancing past Jemma toward the lights hanging half-finished on the front of Jemma’s townhouse. “That’s why I never bother with Christmas decorations. Too dangerous.”

Jemma rolls her eyes. “They’re not usually so treacherous, I can assure you,” she says. “And I love Christmas,” Daisy nearly flinches at the comment, though she doesn’t think that Jemma notices, “but this year I haven’t been feeling particularly festive.”

Okay, that might be another point in Jemma’s favor…

“I thought if I put up some lights and decorations I might force myself to get into the mood,” Jemma continues. “But clearly luck is not on my side.”

Daisy shrugs one shoulder, stuffing her hands back into the pocket of her coat. “Proof that it’s best to let Christmas pass on, unacknowledged and uncelebrated. It’s better for everyone.”

Jemma lifts an eyebrow. “Not a fan of Christmas, I take it?” She asks drolly.

“Whatever gave you that idea?” Daisy replies, smirking.

Jemma holds up her hands. “I’m sure you have your reasons,” she relents. “I just love the-”

“Feelings of joy?” Daisy replies sardonically. “Goodwill toward men? Pretty decorations? Presents under the tree?”

“Well, yes,” Jemma replies. “But also baking cookies and listening to carols.” She hums a few bars of some song that Daisy doesn’t completely recognize, not that Jemma seems to mind that Daisy doesn’t join in.

It’s almost…dare she say…endearing?

Daisy makes a show of crinkling her nose and pursing her lips like she’s just sucked on something sour. “Cookies, maybe,” she relents. “But I don’t know about the other stuff.”

“Well, you might be on to something,” Jemma says, gesturing behind her at the tangle of half-finished lights. “I might have learned my lesson about outdoor decorations.” She beams at Daisy again. “Thank you again for the rescue. I’m lucky I managed to catch your attention.”

“Right time, I guess,” Daisy says, pointing across the backyard and toward her own house adjacent to Jemma’s. “We’re technically neighbors.”

Jemma looks slightly surprised, though she turns her wide eyes into a smile. “It’s a shame we haven’t met until now,” she says.

Daisy is definitely starting to agree with that, considering how beautiful and utterly charming Jemma is. “Yeah, no kidding.”

It’s almost disappointing when Jemma says, “Thank you again, Daisy” with another squeeze of her elbow.

Daisy gives her a half wave, watching as Jemma disappears into her house once more, leaving the Christmas lights as an unfinished project. With nothing but a flimsy excuse to keep her there, Daisy turns and starts the walk back to her townhouse.

At least her good deed for the day has been officially completed, even Daisy wouldn’t mind more time with her rescued damsel in temporary destress.

Maybe Jemma will get caught on the roof sometime in the future.

Which Daisy realizes is a very strange thing to wish upon a person.

~~~~

The sound of someone knocking on her door is surprising for two reasons: it’s already dark outside and most of the time no one bothers to pop by for a visit. Most of the time, Daisy will meet her friends out somewhere or at another’s persons house so the fact that someone is knocking on her door immediately makes her think serial-killer, which the podcasts that she enjoys listening to have assured her is a legitimate fear.  

Even still, Daisy sets her computer aside and heads to the door. A glance through the peephole tells her it’s Jemma standing on the front stoop.

Jemma.

Well then.

Daisy quickly brushes her hair away from her face, smoothing down her sweatshirt before she opens the door, smiling. “Hey, neighbor.”

Smooth.

Jemma smiles in return, which Daisy decides to count as a win. “Hello again,” she says. “I hope you don’t mind me stopping by but I made cookies,” she holds up a green and red tin, “and I wanted to thank you again for saving me today.”

Daisy steps aside to let Jemma into the house. “I’m sure you would have figured it out eventually,” she says.

“Well you just saved me some time,” Jemma says, handing over the cookies. “I wanted to give you these.”

Daisy looks at the tin in her hands, oddly touched. “I…thanks.” She looks back at Jemma. “You really didn’t have to do this.”

Jemma shrugs. “Consider it good tidings and holiday cheer.”

When Daisy offers one of the cookies to Jemma, she takes it, and one cookie quickly becomes three and a glass of wine and lounging on the couch talking about ridiculous holiday shoppers and the inescapable sweetness of Hallmark movies.

Eating Christmas cookies with Jemma is definitely not the worst thing Daisy has ever done.

Not even close.

It almost makes her grateful for a little holiday cheer.

Almost.  

[toast-connoisseur]

All the "weird asks"

1. coffee mugs, teacups, wine glasses, water bottles, or soda cans? -I’m actually obsessed with coffee mugs and tea cups even though I don’t drink coffee nor tea.

2. chocolate bars or lollipops? -Chocolate bars

3. bubblegum or cotton candy? -Cotton Candy!

4. how did your elementary school teachers describe you? -It’s funny because I actually found some of my old report cards recently... they range from “a pleasure to have in class!” to “danger of failing the course” even though my grade for both of those would be an “A” ?

5. do you prefer to drink soda from soda cans, soda bottles, plastic cups or glass cups? -The soda from a bottle from Mexico hits completely different.

6. pastel, boho, tomboy, preppy, goth, grunge, formal or sportswear? -Personally, I don’t dress like any of those but I am attracted to tomboys.

7. earbuds or headphones? -Depends. Mostly, earbuds.

8. movies or tv shows? -Movies.

9. favorite smell in the summer? -All the seasonal smells from the stores!

10. game you were best at in p.e.? -Softball or tennis.

11. what you have for breakfast on an average day? -One slice of toast and one egg.

12. name of your favorite playlist? -I made my friend a playlist called “Emo Turn Up” and I like that one a lot.

13. lanyard or key ring? -Key ring, but I have a lanyard because I tend to leave my purse in the car and that way I can just carry my keys around my neck. Also, my lanyard is Nightmare Before Christmas themed, so she’s beautiful.

14. favorite non-chocolate candy? -Lollipops, actually lol

15. favorite book you read as a school assignment? -Rosemary’s Baby. Although, I kind of got to pick the book for my assignment.

16. most comfortable position to sit in? -One leg is usually elevated while the other has my foot flat on the ground.

17. most frequently worn pair of shoes? -My Chuck Taylor’s!

18. ideal weather? -I have two technically. I love blue skies with a slight breeze but I also love windy rainy weather.

19. sleeping position? -On my side, on leg curled up and the other straight (kind of like how I sit) while I hold a pillow to my chest.

20. preferred place to write (i.e., in a note book, on your laptop, sketchpad, post-it notes, etc.)? -Notebook and post its!

21. obsession from childhood? -Stickers!! Although I never actually stuck them anywhere except on other papers or just left them on their page. I collected them so I didn’t like them getting ugly.

22. role model? -Dita Von Teese!

23. strange habits? -I guess if it’s habit, I probably wouldn’t consider it strange. I do write everything down. Like, everything. I have a list of every movie I’ve ever watched (I had to stop updating it because it was giving me anxiety due to how many movies I watch), I make post it notes that I eventually compile into notebook pages. Any information I never want to lose gets written down somewhere.

24. favorite crystal? Aventurine

25. first song you remember hearing? -It would’ve been something in Spanish. Most likely one of the many songs my mom used to sing to me.

26. favorite activity to do in warm weather? -Although I rarely get to do it: sitting in the sun/going to the beach or a pool. If it’s warm with a breeze I can lay outside for quite some time.

27. favorite activity to do in cold weather? -Watch movies on the couch with a blanket over me.

28. five songs to describe you? -Brown Eyed Girl (the original is nice but I love the Reel Big Fish version), Because I’m Awesome (The Dollyrots), Hot Mess (Cobra Starship), I’m Just a Kid (even though I’m almost 25. Simple Plan), Independent (Webbie)

29. best way to bond with you? -Be open and honest. I love talking about books, movies, and music but talk to me about conspiracy theories and ghost stories and you’ll have my heart. I love when people have stories revolving around their culture. I’m Mexican and we have lots of myths and stories to swap so it’s awesome.

30. places that you find sacred? -A person’s bedroom can be sacred. Call me silly but Disneyland is kind of sacred to me. It hold so many wonderful memories. I only like to share certain spots with certain people sometimes.

31. what outfit do you wear to kick ass and take names? -Probably whatever outfit I have on at the moment. I don’t really plan to kick anyone’s ass let alone want to plan a whole outfit for it. I assume leggings and a t shirt will do?

32. top five favorite vines? -omg I miss vine! I was actually going through vines on YouTube recently... The “Miss Keisha” vine always kills me, any vine with Sarah Baska, anything that Zane and Heath ever made, Jay Versace has really funny vines too, and I still quote the “welcome to Chilis” vine constantly. Picking 5 is way too hard.

33. most used phrase in your phone? -“it be like that sometimes” or “yaaaaaaas”

34. advertisements you have stuck in your head? -The Red Robin commercial and the O’Riley Auto Parts one play in my head on loop at the worst times.

35. average time you fall asleep? -I lay down around 9ish but don’t actually fall asleep until 10PM

36. what is the first meme you remember ever seeing? -That’s way too hard to remember. Probably something I would consider really stupid now.

37. suitcase or duffel bag? -Depends on how long I’ll be away/how many clothes I’ll need. Usually, a suitcase.

38. lemonade or tea? -Lemonade.

39. lemon cake or lemon meringue pie? -omg why would you make me pick?! Lemon meringue pie though...

40. weirdest thing to ever happen at your school? -I went to a public high school in LA. We mostly had riots and fights and I stayed away from all of that.

41. last person you texted? -Jayla. I need her to wake up so I can tell her about my dream about Beyoncé.

42. jacket pockets or pants pockets? -Por que no los dos?! I like buying men’s jean jackets because they have pockets inside though...

43. hoodie, leather jacket, cardigan, jean jacket or bomber jacket? -Depends. I tend to get cold easily so I usually start with a cardigan but I love jean jackets.

44. favorite scent for soap? -just plain ol clean??

45. which genre: sci-fi, fantasy or superhero? -Fantasy

46. most comfortable outfit to sleep in? -Depends on the weather but usually just shorts and a t shirt.

47. favorite type of cheese? -Mozzarella

48. if you were a fruit, what kind would you be? -Grapes. Sweet and sometimes a little sour lol

49. what saying or quote do you live by? -“Let your imaginarlo run free”. I actually have it tattooed on my right bicep.

50. what made you laugh the hardest you ever have? -My friends always get me to laugh really hard. I think the hardest I’ve ever laughed was when my friend tried to say something and she completely botched the sentence so it was pure gibberish and yet I understood her? We just looked at each other and burst into laughter.

51. current stresses? -Work, school, life... the usual??

52. favorite font? -Arial

53. what is the current state of your hands? -I am typing my answers to these questions on my phone...

54. what did you learn from your first job? -I only have infinite patience for kids, not adults.

55. favorite fairy tale? -Used to be Cinderella, but I was never really one for fairy tales tbh

56. favorite tradition? -I don’t actually have any. Never really had anyone to have traditions with.

57. the three biggest struggles you’ve overcome? -2018 was an entire struggle, car crashes because idiot drivers crashed into mine and totaled mine (TWICE), my entire life as a whole has been a struggle tbh. Every day is one that I try my hardest to overcome.

58. four talents you’re proud of having? -I don’t really consider myself as someone with any talent, let alone four, but... A mathematician once taught me how to divide any number by five in my head, I’m pretty good at mimicking certain accents, idk of this counts as a talent but I can drink quite a bit before I actually feel anything, I can recite certain movies down to what song will play during certain scenes, and I would consider myself the ultimate Disneyland tour guide. That’s five but it’s all I can think of so if one doesn’t sound like one, we have an extra.

59. if you were a video game character, what would your catchphrase be? -“Oh shit, here we go again...”

60. if you were a character in an anime, what kind of anime would you want it to be? -I know nothing about anime so I wouldn’t even know. I would want to make a joke about being in the ones that are essentially pornos but I’m probably wrong with that too.

61. favorite line you heard from a book/movie/tv show/etc.? -“The greatest thing you will ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” Idk if the line comes from elsewhere but I first heard it in the movie Moulin Rouge and it has stuck with me since.

62. seven characters you relate to? -Oh geez, I don’t really relate to any tbh but seven characters I like: Princess Tiana, Shane from The L Word, Theo from the Netflix version of A Haunting of Hill House, Satine from Moulin Rouge, Wall-E, Cassandra from Saved!, and The Grinch (as wonderfully played by Jim Carrey)

63. five songs that would play in your club? -Act Up (City Girls), Motivation (Normani), LGBT (Cupcakke), Alcohol (Millionaires, lol), My Type (Saweetie)

64. favorite website from your childhood? -Neopets!

65. any permanent scars? -I have one from when I stuck my hand in a garbage can because I was looking for something and wound up cutting myself on all the glass that had been thrown in. The scar is super tiny and on my pinkie lol

66. favorite flower(s)? -Roses and carnations

67. good luck charms? -I don’t have any anymore.

68. worst flavor of any food or drink you’ve ever tried? -I tried sea urchin once and I swear I can still taste it.

69. a fun fact that you don’t know how you learned? -All leaves have symmetry (unless tampered with)

70. left or right handed? -I’m right handed but I use my left hand as dominant for a lot of stuff? It’s weird.

71. least favorite pattern? One that isn’t symmetrical.

72. worst subject? -I was once good at math and now I’m horrible.

73. favorite weird flavor combo? -Some think syrup on bacon is gross but I love when the syrup from my pancakes falls on it!

74. at what pain level out of ten (1 through 10) do you have to be at before you take an advil or ibuprofen? -10

75. when did you lose your first tooth? -I have no idea. I lost all my baby teeth early on. I’ll go with 5 or 6...

76. what’s your favorite potato food (i.e. tater tots, baked potatoes, fries, chips, etc.)? -Can’t go wrong with French Fries!

77. best plant to grow on a windowsill? -I recently revived the orchid my boss has on his windowsill and I’m quite proud of that.

78. coffee from a gas station or sushi from a grocery store? -I don’t drink coffee but I love sushi...

79. which looks better, your school id photo or your driver’s license photo? -Now, my driver’s license photo. I retook it recently lol

80. earth tones or jewel tones? -Jewel (with a mix of earth?)

81. fireflies or lightning bugs? -There’s a difference? Fireflies, I guess?

82. pc or console? -Console, though I love PC games.

83. writing or drawing? -I’m shit at drawing but I love to doodle. Writing is my favorite though.

84. podcasts or talk radio? -Podcasts

84. barbie or polly pocket? -My childhood nickname is Barbie (my middle name is Barbara) so I only played with Barbies even though I only dressed them because I liked their clothes and then then threw them to the side to play other games.

85. fairy tales or mythology? -Mythology

86. cookies or cupcakes? -Cookies

87. your greatest fear? -Being buried alive.

88. your greatest wish? -To be truly happy.

89. who would you put before everyone else? -My family/close friends.

90. luckiest mistake? -My entire life? I guess it would be taking a job in a field I knew nothing about which led me to learn about said field. I’m now somewhat successful in that field.

91. boxes or bags? -Depends on what I’m carrying but I love boxes. Bags are much easier though... I guess I’ll go with bags.

92. lamps, overhead lights, sunlight or fairy lights? -Sunlight/sunset.

93. nicknames? -Barbie, a friend in high school used to call me West Side Story because my first name is Maria, Barbz...

94. favorite season? -Fall

95. favorite app on your phone? -I like IG

96. desktop background? -Wildflowers

97. how many phone numbers do you have memorized? -5? My friends have changed their numbers before so I remember their old numbers only lol

98. favorite historical era? -I love the fashion of the fashion and cars of the 1940s but I would never want to go back. We’re barely making any progress towards equality as is so going back would not be an option for me.

Thanks for the questions, Anon!💞