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martygraciesversion381 Ā· 3 days ago
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Smau where max and reader grew up together and have been together since they were like early teens and they are married and everyone makes fun of max because he has been down bad for reader since day 1. So simp max? And the fans love her and max fights them in the comments lol
LOVER (MV1)
a/n: i hoped that's what you asked for and that you like it<3 (sorry it took me long to write it)
warnings: non just fluff, max being down bad for reader, smau
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maxverstappen1: so glad to have you here today love of my lifešŸ’• i guess they were right when they talked about soulmates and good luck charms cause you defenitely are both for mešŸ’•
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y/nverstappen: love u sooo much maxiešŸ’•
ā†³ maxverstappen1: ik hou van je liefješŸ’•
ā†³ user1: the heart emoji....i can't
ā†³ user2: mom and dad
user3: @/y/nverstappen marry me pleaseeee
ā†³ maxverstappen1: nu-hu she's already taken
ā†³ user4: lol he's so down bad
user5: i love simp max
ā†³ user6: he's been like this since day 1
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maxverstappen1: best holiday everā¤ļø
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y/nverstappen: love you babeā¤ļø
ā†³ maxverstappen1: love you moreā¤ļø
ā†³ landonorris: staawwwppp you guys are so cutešŸ„¹
lilymhe: marry me plsā¤ļø i have much more to offer than him
ā†³ y/nverstappen: omg hi wife!!!
ā†³ maxverstappen1: sorry @/y/nverstappen but i believe you are MY wife
iamrebeccad: prettiest girl ever please let's ditch the boys and escape together!
ā†³ y/nverstappen: omw!!!
ā†³ maxverstappen1: STOP STEALING HER SHES MINE!!
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maxverstappen1: three years since that amazing day where i first got to call you mineā¤ļø you are the best thing that happened to me and marrying you was the best decision i've ever madeā¤ļø ik hou van je liefjeā¤ļø
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y/nverstappen: ik hou van je maxā¤ļø (look! i wrote in dutch!)
ā†³ maxverstappen1: i love you y/n (look! i wrote in english!)
ā†³ landonorris: you guys are so cute and insufferable
lilymhe: most beautiful bride everā¤ļø
ā†³ y/nverstappen: most beautiful bridesmade everā¤ļø
charles_leclerc: i still have pics of max crying!
ā†³ y/nverstappen: SEND THEM TO ME!!!
ā†³ maxverstappen1: god why did you have to say that
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y/nverstappen: my life in one postā¤ļø a quote + mother + dream guyā¤ļø love you to the moon and to saturn maxieā¤ļø
maxverstappen1: love you tooā¤ļø (liked by creator)
lilymhe: why am i not there as your dream girl?
ā†³ iamrebeccad: i could ask the same question
ā†³ y/nverstappen: calm down girls you know i like you moreā¤ļø
ā†³ maxverstappen1: @/alexalbon @/carlossainz55 come get your girld before they steal mine
user1: MOTHER IS A SWIFTIE?!
ā†³ y/nverstappen: of course i am! who doesn't love taylor?
ā†³ user1: i died dead
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mxrcielaguito Ā· 14 hours ago
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Oh boi, I've been wanting to write Elliott x Farmer for a while so here we go:
Based off one of the comments of the original post
"I would suggest we make time for a little 'rendezvous' in my old cabin... But I'm afraid it's become rather... Musty... In my absence" Elliott says. I'd like to think he's being playful but I can't really tell. His words are mischievous but his eyes seem melancholic. I mean, well, he writes angsty stuff all the time, why would this be any different, he loves feeling melancholic. He's an overemotional drama queen, and that's pretty much why I fell for him in the first place. But something's off today.
I look at him, up and down. Wouldn't be the first time we escape a social gathering and make time for ourselves. I work relentlessly. He writes relentlessly. Our kids mess around the house relentlessly, too.
"Why not?" I suggest. "It's not like anyone's paying attention."
His green eyes widen, his face blushes for just an instant and I recognize his look. He bites his lower lip, grabs my arm and pulls me into the cabin so quickly I can't even react. As soon as I step into the cabin I understand what he meant by "musty". The air feels heavy, humid, and the wood is starting to decay. His old piano is still there; withering away.
He locks the door behind us and I can already feel his heavy breath. I can't help but find it cute. It's been three years and he still gets all hot and bothered. He's turning his back on me, his hand still on the door knob.
"Elliott? Are you all right?" I ask.
"I have really neglected this place, haven't I..." He murmurs. "It's- it's not romantic at all, I-..."
"Love, it's okay, I don't mind" I try to reassure him, rubbing his back. Something's wrong but I'm not can't put my finger on it. "It's been quite some time since the last time you came here, huh."
Elliott laughs nervously and forces himself to let go of the door knob. He turns around and looks at his cabin, his eyes scanning every corner.
"I really used to live like this, didn't I?"
"I didn't know this place brought you bad memories", I say, my voice soft, almost a whisper. I know we don't talk much; my words are usually rather scarce, I can't remember the last time we sat and spoke to each other. I'd rather listen, but Elliott doesn't speak too much, either.
He runs a hand through his copper hair.
"Once upon a time, there lived a man by the sea..." Elliott speaks quietly, absently. "He dreamed of fame and greatness; he dreamed of people remembering his name. However, that day never came, and his little cabin by the sea, he let it rot away."
I frown, trying to make a meaning off of this.
"My father bought this cabin a long time ago, we used to have our vacation here, when I was a kid. With time I guess we all forgot about it, then I remembered it when he kicked me out."
My eyes widen.
"He... Kicked you out? Why am I learning about this just now?!"
"Well, he wasn't happy when I said I wasn't pursuing a career in the family business." Elliott runs his hand through the dusty desk, then fidgets around with an old inkwell. The ink has been dry for a very long time. "I didn't have much money. I was running out when I met you."
"That part, I remember, yeah", I reply.
"It's not that this cabin holds bad memories, as you said. It just a reminder of almost everything that hasn't worked out in my life. All the scrapped manuscripts. All the arguing with my father. All the times I stayed up late, trying to come up with the perfect plot, the perfect words, the perfect... Everything" he closes his eyes and sighs. I look at him and take his hand in mine. I love it: it's so soft. "And then, one day, you showed up and took care of that old farm nobody cared about. And you took care of me..."
He leans his head over mine. His hair tickles my nose, and it smells like pomegranate shampoo.
"I can take care of this place, too" I suggest, trying to cheer him up. "Just like I did with the farm."
"No, no. This place is mine to bear, not yours. However I would like to take your example and make this old place something worth the effort. Something out kids will be happy inheriting."
I look up at him and smile.
"Yeah? You wanna do that?"
Elliott smiles and nods. I feel his hand make its way through my eternally sore back to my waist. I rest my hand on his, fidgeting with his wedding ring.
"It's not that musty", I tease, after a very long silence. "The bed's still in good shape."
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When you're just trying to make some goddamn soup but Elliott wants to have sex in his mouldy ass cabin.
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thegoogoomuckkk Ā· 1 day ago
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Can I get a smau about them finding out you were a jujitsu sorcerer? Like youā€™ve been dating 4 years and you just casually drop it out of nowhere. Like a REALL strong one too (stronger than SUKUNA strong) ps. Let me be delusional plsšŸ˜
secrets pt. 1 -> them finding out you're actually a jujutsu sorcerer -> choso kamo, kento nanami, kiyotaka ijichi, satoru gojo, suguru geto, takuma ino
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ok, first of all: thank you for this phenomenal request!!!! I love fulfilling requests, regardless of what they are because I just love interacting with you guys & sharing my writing with y'all, but it's always so fun & amazing to get a request that I'm so genuinely excited to fulfill & that inspires me as a creator, so thank you!!!
secondly: I kind of took the request & ran with it. I had a hard time coming up with a solution to like, why would they not know about it if they were dating, like that's an odd secret to keep?? So I originally planned on making this a pre-relationship kind of situation, but I have such a hard time with that, I always feel like anytime I try to create something like that it's so cringey & forced, idk??? So I'm sorry if this isn't exactly what you were asking for!
third: you'll notice the cast list for this smau is somewhat different than previous ones. I don't plan on keeping the same exact people or number of people in rotation for each post. When it comes to smau or writing in general, the last thing I want to do is force myself to create something. I typically don't add suguru to my smaus, but I felt like he really fit within this one & I had an idea for him. I didn't include any of the non-sorcerer characters because that made the most sense to me. In the future, if you'd like me to include a specific character (like suguru or sukuna, for example, who aren't in all of my smaus), just let me know; otherwise, it might be a mixed bag.
okay, fourth & final thing: this maybe only occurred to me, & if so, yay! but the whole time I was making this, I kept thinking that if this actually happened, they would probably never choose to have this conversation with you over text, & they'd probably have a much larger reaction. Those kinds of things are pretty difficult to capture in a 3-4 screenshot smau, if you know what I mean. Plus, angst is really not my bag at all; I wish it was & maybe I'll write more of it in the future, but not today.
xoxo, carlisle!
did you like it? -> here's my masterlist -> want something more? ask me for it
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chaos-in-deepspace Ā· 3 days ago
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LADS Zayne: A Few More Minutes | SFW
I'd like to apologize if this isn't my best work. I debated not posting this because when I initially tried writing it, I was at work and I was overstimulated, so I don't know if it makes perfect sense. I tried tho, I really did.
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Pairings: Zayne x Reader Warnings: Angst with Comfort, Nightmares Disclaimer: This is an original fan work for ā€œLove and Deepspaceā€. Do not repost on other platforms or plagiarize. All characters shown in this fic is 18+.
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Zayne
It had confused you at first, his hesitance at the start of your relationship. Before you two even began dating, he had been on edge with the thought of you sleeping under the same roof as him. It wasnā€™t until you had come into his office that one day that you found out why.
The nightmares.
He had been sleeping in his office, probably exhausted from work. It was a fitful sleep, and by the time you got over to him, he was in a full blown panic. You had woken him up, let him hold onto you, let him breathe and calm down.
Zayne initially never wanted you to see that, never wanted you to have to wake up in the middle of the night to his whimpers as the nightmares plagued his dreams almost every night. That was until you had insisted on staying the night with him, telling him it was okay.
He had woken up, as per usual, tears staining his cheeks and his heart hammering in his chest. It was different this time, though. He could feel your hand running through his hair, the scent of your shampoo pressed against his nose, and your soft voice whispering that he was alright.
His arms had instinctively wrapped tighter around you, not daring to let you go. You were the only thing grounding him as he buried his face into the crook of your neck.
You had never seen Zayne truly cry, the time when you saw his episode in his office he had managed to hold back. This time, however, in the comfort of his own bed in the middle of the night, with you wrapped up around him, he couldnā€™t help it.
He didnā€™t make much noise, but you could feel the wetness of his tears as it ran down your neck. Your hand never stopped playing with his locks, doing your best to comfort him. However long heā€™d need, youā€™d be happy to stay there for him.
You werenā€™t even sure how long you two had laid there with him in your arms, but you do recall how his body had slumped as he managed to calm down enough to fall back asleep, never uttering a word about what happened. Your eyes had grown heavy after that, seeing him now peaceful in your arms.
Then you woke up to the sound of birds outside, your alarm ringing on the bedside table as you groaned. Zayne was still in the same position he had fallen asleep in, slowly rousing from his own sleep.
ā€œZayneā€¦?ā€ You murmured, checking the time. You were used to him being the first one awake to get ready for work, but in your sleep addled brain you recalled he had the day off.
Zayne groaned against you; despite what everyone seemed to think, Zayne wasnā€™t a robot. He didnā€™t like mornings, especially early ones. He knew the importance of making the most of his day though, and making it to work on time, so heā€™d wake up before the sun even came out normally. So seeing him groggy like this was a treat, the stubborn side of him winning out as he didnā€™t want to start the day.
ā€œZayne, come on.ā€ You murmured, ā€œI gotta get ready for work.ā€ As much as you didnā€™t want to work, you understood it was a necessary evil to pay your bills.
ā€œNo,ā€ the word slipped out of Zayneā€™s mouth before he could even register it, his arms wrapping tighter around you, ā€œStay here.ā€
You felt like your heart was melting as you brushed his bangs out of his face, catching a glimpse of tired hazel eyes staring at you, ā€œAre you suggesting I play hooky today?ā€ You teased; the ever responsible Zayne was trying to convince you to call out of work.
ā€œI can write you a doctorā€™s noteā€¦ā€ he murmured, his head nuzzling into you, ā€œJust gimme a few more minutes.ā€
ā€œAre you sure itā€™ll only be a few?ā€ You asked, knowing he was falling back asleep already. His nightmares always tended to leave him more exhausted when he woke up.
ā€œMhnā€¦ā€ he couldnā€™t even bother with a response as he closed his eyes.
ā€œFine, Iā€™ll text Captain Jenna and tell her I caught a cold.ā€ You said leaning over to grab your phone, but his grip on you tightened again, ā€œZayne, I need to at least tell her something.ā€
ā€œJust a few more minutes.ā€ He tried again.
ā€œYou got five minutes before I roll over to text her, then I swear we can relax for the rest of the morning in bed.ā€ You settled on, your arm going to curl around him.
In the end, it was more than a few minutes as you both drifted off to sleep.
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emasstars Ā· 3 days ago
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broken glass
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simon riley doubts his worthiness of having you | hurt/comfort(?)
sorry i was gone for so long. i havenā€™t felt motivated in a while. this is just an attempt to get back into writing. iā€™ve been working on various projects, abandoning them halfway through. was relatively proud of this, so iā€™ve decided to post it.
mentions of abuse. insecurities. i donā€™t know, tell me if i missed any.
He was born into a home of broken glass, every argument a shard, every silence a fracture.
Simon Riley had been born into chaos. His earliest memories were of screams that echoed through the halls of a crumbling home, the heavy thuds of fists against thin walls, the sound of a door slamming as his mother stumbled from the house, her face bruised and hollow. His father, always drunk, was a constant presenceā€”a shadow, a monsterā€”who only softened when his fists fell silent, usually in a moment of fleeting remorse, or more likely, when his anger was spent.
He was a man who was shattered like thin glass, a splinter that made you bleed and quickly pull your hand away like there was fire. He drew blood, his hands rough and calloused, a man too harsh to be loved. War was all he had, and all heā€™d known, even if he wanted to know better. He had so many questions, and yet he choked on the words as he tried to ask, instead opting to drown deeply in the cacophony of screams. He searched for peace, a man whoā€™d never experienced such, echoes of gunshots ringing in his ears and never offering any silence. He was engineered by a system to survive, to endure, but never to heal.
Simon didnā€™t sleep anymore, or, if he did, it was never rest.
His whole life had been dedicated to violence, actively seeking it as much as he avoided it. He felt stained with the blood he drew, scars along his back only indicating the pain he endured rather than that which he caused. Simon was a man who was supposed to be dead, and yet, the cruel God which seemed to have cursed him refused to let such a thing occur. His soul cracked in ways he couldn't articulate, his body a crumpled map of all he'd been through. Heā€™d gone through existence without ever living.
He sought for warmth and comfort, even though he knew he could never be worthy of such a thing. He was a man who stained the snow-lands a deep scarlet. He was a wreck of a man who broke everything with his touch, strangling flowers in his grasp.
Perhaps that was why he fell so hard for you. You were like a beacon of light, granting him some solace. Giving him sympathies which he didnā€™t deserve, yet he yearned for. His head rested on your chest as he listened to your heart beat, assuring him that you were real and you were here. Whispered confessions of love still left doubt in his twisted mind, convinced youā€™d find someone better than him. He was convinced you might leave, holding on tightly to you and treating you as best as a man like him knew how to.
Heā€™d never had a proper role model for love, most of the things he knew having been learned from books heā€™d stumbled upon or movies heā€™d watched. He was a man with a wicked father, and no matter the care of his mother, that evilness he believed was deep inside him could never be cancelled out. Love was a foreign language to him.
After all, there was no escaping the ghosts that haunted him, for he was one himself.
And yet you made him believe it might be possible.
His harsh voice would whisper your name like a secret prayer, his hand with its scarred knuckles gripping your gentle hand tightly. Perhaps he was finally starting to believe you might not go anywhere.
One night, in the capture of the moonlight which snuck through the cracks of the pulled curtains, Simon asked, slightly more loudly than he intended to, ā€œwhy do you love me?ā€
Fingers that were previously toying with his slowed to a stop, and you adjusted yourself to stare at him. ā€œWhat do you mean?ā€ you replied. Your brows were furrowed, confusion evident on your face, and yet Simon could swear you looked like a deity. A blessing, was what you were to him. Someone who managed to let him know that maybe he wasnā€™t as ill as heā€™d convinced himself he was, a carefully-crafted facade having broken down more as the months turned into years.
He sat up, not sure how to word it. He was a man of few of those, after all. He plainly answered, ā€œexactly what I asked,ā€ slightly shrugging.
You bit your lip, seemingly thinking for a moment. It felt like a stupid question. Why did anyone love anyone, after all? Why did he love you, you could even ask. You swallowed, deciding to softly say, ā€œbecause youā€™re worth loving.ā€
And perhaps he might one day start to believe he is, especially of the love of yours. The moments of bared insecurity were rare, occurring in only the latest times of night, the moon the only other witness of the confessions. They were caused by exhaustion, barely recalled when the sun rose. Yet, each night it happened, as he let himself sometimes cry in your arms after a nightmare, or letting drops of pain drip out of his soul, he was slowly starting to believe your honesty when you said you would not leave.
When you said that you love him.
He was a man with a shattered ego which heā€™d tried to tape back together flimsily, yet you made new parts of him which were whole. Certain parts could never be filled, but as long as you were in his arms, the pains of his soul may slowly fade away into nothing but background noise, lullabies of your words drowning them out as delicate fingers ran themselves over his scarred and tortured body.
A hand rough from holding knives and guns could tend for flowers as well, he was slowly starting to learn.
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stargatesg-1obsessed Ā· 1 day ago
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As someone who has only started writing this year, I feel this. I feel the pressure of feeling like I have to write just as good as some of my really good writer mutals or like the books i read, but in reality, they've been doing it for years, and I've just started. I don't need to be as good as them because I'm just going to end up critising myself for being a beginner writer and not having all the talent straight away, and that's just stupid.
All the feedback I've gotten on my fanfics has been wonderful. They're all really lovely people, and they're supportive even if the writing sucks because that's just what you do. It someone's writing is bad, don't point it out. If it bothers you that much, don't read it! I personally would much rather have one less hit on a fic than have someone be hateful in the comments. There is just no need for it. If you want to give them some tips, go for it. But don't be rude about it, especially when that person isn't a writer but is still judging them.
The whole point of fanfic is to have your own creative freedom, with the characters you love. And if your writing isn't as good as someone else's, or it doesn't sound as good as a book you've read, it doesn't matter!! All writers have off days, even the really talented ones with really popular books/fics. No one should critise you for your writing. They don't have the right. The only time it is semi acceptable is when you ask someone to beta a fic for you. And even then, it's not for critising. It's for helping out with any mistakes, typos, ooc dialogue, etc etc. You're not there to judge them, you're there to help them.
So please, if you see a fic with writing, that could be better, either support them, or just don't say anything. Because I know that writers need criticism sometimes, but what we really need is support. And if there is something you want to point out, say something simple like; "Loved this fic! Really loved how the characters interacted!! :D Although I think I saw a little typo towards the end when it says "the entire planet," I think you meant to put "the entire plane,". But it's not that big a deal, and we all make mistakes :))".
That's based on a comment I got from someone on AO3 who helped me out majorly with a typo. It changed the entire sentence and didn't make any sense otherwise. And they really saved me there.
But if you're going to say something rude like; "at the end, when you put "the entire plane," instead of what I think you meant to put which is "the entire planet," it really messed up the fic and it makes no sense." Then just don't point it out because I'm sure someone else with kinder words will.
Fanfic writers don't need to be as good as professional authors!!! Just have fun and create what you want, and what makes you happy. Don't be scared to post something because it's practise. We all do it, and we'll all improve if we have practising. Don't let someone else's harsh words stop you for doing what brings you joy.
At some point "fanfic can be as good as professional writing" became "fanfic should be as good as professional writing" and that's caused major damage to fandom spaces.
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nanaslutt Ā· 20 hours ago
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Hi Nana šŸ©·
You can skip this message if you would like, no pressure. Just wanted to tell you that you basically resurrected me. I had been struggling with depression for over 5 years and late 2024 was the peak of it. In early Sept I found your smaus absolutely by an accident and I was drawn into jujutsu kaisen thanks to you (I watched a few episodes before but never liked it for some reason)
I always try to support you because I am full of gratitude for you, you may not know it how much comfort your works give to others so I just want to let you know that somehow your blog had a major positive impact on me. The way you write jjk men that they are always so respectful of the reader and the vibe you create for the relationship between the reader x character is something I needed in my life. Thank you so much for this, you have my eternal gratitude and attention
Also, I am not posting this anonymously since I often comment under your suggestive smaus, so you know I am not a kid (Iā€™m 22) :)
Thank you again, you may not realise the good impact youā€™ve done šŸ‘šŸ»šŸ©·
this is genuinely one of the sweetest messages iā€™ve ever received :( i am so so glad i was able to help you even a little during a time when you were struggling with your mental health. it makes me so happy to hear youā€™re doing better now, tysm for taking the time to send this is ml <3
people like youā€”even if i donā€™t help people to the same extent, are the reason why i love to post so much!! even just seeing people react positively to the content i release makes me so happy ^3^
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bunji-enthusiast Ā· 2 days ago
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ā˜€ļøŽļøŽ || With a long awaited reunion, Jayce finally gathers the courage to do something he shouldā€™ve done a long time ago.
C/W || nothing nsfw honestly, just lots of fluff, Readerā€™s gender isnā€™t implied here, appearance isnā€™t descriptive, Jayce is just awkward with feelings.
Word Count || 3,433
Note || I feel I should clarify that my whole driving force behind this was inspired by all the jayvik scenes (however you view them lmao), and the song ā€˜young and beautifulā€™. Some other things inspired this but mainly these things.
This is also a first Iā€™m posting a fic about a character from Arcane, or arcane at all honestly so some honest criticism for my writing would be appreciated.
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That scream repeated over and over in his mind, again and of course ā€“ again. Jayce was becoming tired, worn down. His heart began dulling out the environment around him, causing him to look forward, no baggage weighing in on the astral shoulders of his that bore a weight so greatly, for the reality of the supposed great arcane. He was trapped in it for so long.Ā 
Red, all he saw was red painting the calluses of his hands. His hands grabbing desperately onto yours, feeling the warmth, the sensation of that beloved warmth leaving your body.Ā 
(All he could do was choke out a cry. Silent in the loudness of the world crashing down around the being of you both.)
Another fabric of time, which would have also been his reality. In which you were enemies, Jayce, he wasnā€™t sure what side to be on. All he knew was to destroy what was necessary, you otherwise wanted to destroy him. Jayce tried to converse with you, yet his growls fell on deaf ears. He was trying to end things, he really was. His want clashed with yours, the need to end things. Jayce just wanted you to not be in pain anymore, and that look in your eyes, the tense stance, pained breathing punishing sharply in the cavity of your chest ā€“ that confirmed it for him.Ā 
But what was he becoming this time? (Man, or beast?)Ā 
He couldnā€™t tell.Ā 
A remaining constant rang true for him each and every time he was chained down in each memory, stone marble cracking in the face of your memory, he was almost beginning to forget what your face looked like. But that scream, it never left him. Your scream was the constant variable of which he experienced each and every time, and you almost always looked at him in fear.
Jayce hated that, he really hated that so much. Looked upon in unease, the sweat on your palms accumulating, and the trepidation rapidly beating in the confines of your ribcage; that heart of yours about ready to jump out, easily because of him.Ā 
On that cobblestone floor, cracked by death and echoes of explosion.Ā 
He couldnā€™t tell if you loved himā€“maybe as a friendā€“yet either way it was, once. He probably missed it, only looking past you right at others, Viktor, Mel, or even the face of the Hextech Gemstone. The way you were always so kind to greet him even if he didnā€™t remain a figure of importance in certain situations, you had always made an effort to include not only him, everyone else as well. You brought people together in a way he seldom noticed. But now that he was trapped in the belly of the beast, he thought about it more often.Ā 
Jayce truly realized that you had. (But did he ever deserve it? He was beastly toward you often.)Ā 
One step after the other, and he realized harshlyā€“being brought back to the now. Something, or someone was far ahead of him. In this void of darkness, and even the occasion of the beautifully loud rainbow swarms, he had never come across someone real. So he began to rush forward, keeping a vice grip on his hammer.Ā 
He choked out a shout, feeling his esophagus sore and weak. His body creaked, bones clicking against each other softly, and every which way he twisted himself ā€” he could hear it. Jayce could clearly feel the way his joints had sanded, slowly creaking under the weight of herculean effort to press forward.Ā 
The dull ache pressed in his chest, but he couldn't help the youth that springed him forward for a momentary transition in time.
A voice echoes, so strikingly similar to someone he holds dear. And he wonders if that was really the real deal, but he was easily proven wrong once the being speaks; ā€œYou must not fail, Jayce.ā€
Not Fail.
Must, not fail. The accursed organism had repeatedly told him that same mantra over and over again. He was pushed through the time lapse, and forced to relive the gruesome experience of being a human. The poor decisions made, the hope (and the false).
It was easily his driving force as he made it through the dark glowering of magicks that cursed his downfall, and the others around him. Jayce tried not to open his eyes as the sharp pains followed his limbs, intakes of breathing that punished him with every step he took. Yet it was sudden as he felt a ghostly touch impressed into his upper back, causing him to twitch, swerving his head nearly off the hinges as he looked to see whom the cause of the touch was. The crinkles beneath his eyes expressed clear frustration, as he was tricked once again. Jayce cursed himself mentally as he trudged forward, the onslaught of surprises resuming once again when the light gleamed ā€“ jarring as can be for a low fluorescent tone. He recapitulated his position, standing firmly into whatever ground there was irrespective of the pain. Jayceā€™s hands were worn with exhaustion, each and every ache screaming at him to fall down, rest.Ā 
Imaginably he could, but he dared not too. (He couldnā€™t rest, not again.)
This was his last resort, he was not capable of letting it happen again. He needed to make sure nobody died, he needed to make sure it wasnā€™t out of bleeding, feeling cold. He knew it far too well, and he was going to make sure he was doing everything in his power toā€“
Oh wow.Ā 
It was painfulā€“painlessā€“for a few moments, leaving him disoriented as he grunted, trying to accumulate to his new surroundings. He wondered where he was now, what would it show him next?
He blinks for a few moments, struggling to stand up as he supports his weight on the hammer. Inevitably cracking his neck, easing himself of the sore pains that riddled his neck and even the rest of his body. His leg was where it had really hurt for the matter, but no reason to worry, he was ready for whatever was gonna come next.Ā 
ā€œJayce?ā€ A gasp escapes his throat, ebbing it raw, his eyes blurring into clearness for the first time. He furrows his brow, attempting to get a clearer look at the source. The man was worn from battleā€“he tenses, fully rising to his height.Ā 
(He heard a voice, and it was yours. Not an illusion, not a past memory. It was really that same cadence that not even the arcane could replicate.)
His throat bobs, churning with a burn that reminds him that he really is here. Where he had first disappeared in the first place, the accursed base of the HexGate facility. Jayce really, really had begun to hate HexTech. His eyes briefly scorn the intricate designs, almost weaved like the stories in tapestries. The stories were wrong, they always had been wrong. He shouldā€™ve listened to Heimerdinger, he should've listened to the professor.Ā 
What was he doing?
Oh god.
ā€œIs that you?ā€ His eyes flicker back over to the one other person in the room, right in front of him. Jayce attemptedā€”couldnā€™tā€”to look you in the eye, it was a difficult thing to do. His brows furrowed, a headache came to the forefront of his pain, and he closed his eyes. He heaved a heavy sighā€“he was ashamed.Ā 
Killing came so easy to him now, so why is this now any different?
Deciding to test the waters he quietly muttered your name, followed by a gentle greeting; ā€œHey.ā€ Jayce murmurs, his bottom lip quivered for a moment.
You could see how cracked his lips were, and it made you almost worry for him. Of course, you should be. But you didnā€™t want to rush him, the way he had carried himself, you could see he was still far too tense and on edge. Both of you were thinking the same, worried about the other, still wanting to embrace each otherā€“even so used to the touches of danger. It was in consideration, that made it all too painfully slow in this reunion. You nodded your head, taking a step forward.Ā 
ā€œYouā€™ve been gone quite awhile,ā€ You verbalized with a tilt of your head, gesturing about the length of his absence. ā€œI wasā€¦ worried.ā€ He gave pause to your comment, a slight widening of his eyes as he lifted his gaze, albeit shortly enough to reach your torso. You looked different from what he remembered, just right there was enough to make him realize the passage of time.Ā 
ā€œHowā€“I, how long have I been gone?ā€ He internally winced at the way his voice sounded, his throat felt so sore. Jayce wasnā€™t sure himself, he felt it best to ask you. He understood that time had passed extensively, not how much for the matter, he felt it passing entirely differently during his time within the core of the arcaneā€“whatever its physical being is. Something entirely reminiscent of a curse. He despised it so much for leaving you and the others without warning. But yet again, he hadnā€™t taken a step back to think about his words and actions, and how easily he could hurt others. Jayce knew better than that now, atleast.Ā 
He could almost feel the hesitation radiating off of you, as if answering would be the end of all things. Jayce heaved a mournful breath, letting his eyes close.Ā 
(Maybe it would, he wasnā€™t sure. Jayce didnā€™t want you to be afraid of him, is all.)
The room was cold, cold as the winter storm of the day he crossed paths with the arcane, he had almost forgotten that. Yet it was useless when he felt the warmth of something inexplicable touching his cheek, leathery he must feel. Jayce felt the way his skin hardened, the way his body tenses when heā€™s touched. Butā€“that wasnā€™t the case here, no.Ā 
A small gentle pad of the thumb swiped over the area, leaving him to open his eyes ā€“ inextricably locking gazes. Jayce was left surprised, almost recoiling for a split-moment. You kept a firm hold, your gaze all but gentle. Which was the last thing he expected, he searched any inch of your expression, and not once did your eyes falter in that interval of time. Jayce was tempted to stray away from your touch, every nerve in his being telling him to do so. However, it was something else that let him stay in the same position. That same stance, and he was unable to run away from it.Ā 
Jayce grimaced, holding his head. Another episode, what heā€™s seen. Far too much of it, you concluded.Ā 
He could see flashes of something unholy, far too close to the sun, or perhaps far too close to the moon. Jayce could see the debilitating deflections of creatures, something supernatural, the coarseness of rainbows. It was the way his lungs squeezed upon itself, twisting in a macabre manner of gestations that left him breathless for a meager few moments. You simply held him through it, and gently murmured, drawing his attention to you once more. Whatever he saw, it was the countless hours of death, it was inescapable. Blurry had it appeared to be once over, as he never wanted to recall the things he experienced. The last thing that had never been blocked out were those memories of you, dying over and over again, especially by his hands. It was in repetition that he blacked out so many times over, constantly finding himself in new arenas. Having to raise his hammer against someone else, seeing their blood splatter against the coldstone of the ground. Jayce wasnā€™t sure how he hadnā€™tā€“broken.Ā 
It always felt far too real to him, he was sure it had. The heavy heart that corones his emotions, the way he acts. Probably in that alone that he had caused the deaths of so many innocents so many times, even for a different fabric in the space-fold of time, it still happened. Jayce didnā€™t want that to happen to youā€“not againā€“to anyone else.Ā 
With the impossible decisions, and the road he had walked so far. There was nothing short of a future, or a dream for him anymore. He had to fight, even if that meant physically. Jayce knew there was something different in this life of his, he just wished this wasnā€™t the truth of it. He grieved it even, but he couldnā€™t truly be given time to process that. Life does not slow down for anyone, not even you, and not even him. One is only human after all, and you sure as hell make the most of it, the best you can, even if people may hate you for the smallest thing. It is innately the most human thing that truly makes each and every person kind, despite their supposed repugnant nature that makes mankind so infamous.Ā 
ā€œJayce,ā€ You murmured, a tone so soft, he didnā€™t deserve it. ā€œCan you please look at me?ā€ Almost to your whims, he felt so commanded. A rarity in such matters, that he didnā€™t mind it. Such a simple action, and it seemed so difficult though. But he tried, and succeeded.Ā 
For the second time now, he locked eyes with you. His gaze was colored by bashfulness, leaving you to laugh. A tender touch, revering the inches of encroaching warmth that crawled back into his skin bit by bit. You breathed a puff of air, noting the cold atmosphere.Ā 
ā€˜He mustā€™ve been cold before he came back out.ā€™ You scrutinized the details for a moment, and considered how much time he spent. How long he went without proper warmth, the lack of temperature. Whatever or whomever it may have been that was his captor, you were glad he was finally freed for good, hopefully. You just were relieved that you could finally just see him, and know that heā€™s truly there (instead of just a delusion). Even if he appeared differently, he was still here.Ā 
ā€œI really did miss you.ā€ You mentioned, seeing the flicker of surprise, surmising the life that brought back the color in his eyes. Less dull now, and far more colorful within the beautiful amberā€“almost had you wishing you could stay trapped in it forever. Not forever maybe, that would mean youā€™d never be face to face with him directly, like now, where you stood stronger than ever. As you were more than willing to be a pillar of support for the broken man, who you guess appeared to see so much, it nearly broke his mind. For the brief moment of pause, you could see his jaw tighten, as if he was contemplating something, but wary to air out the thought.Ā 
He held the expectation that you wouldā€™ve been more fearful of him. Or at the very least angry, god knows he fully deserves that.Ā 
Your brows tighten, almost wincing at the knot in your forehead. Youā€™ve done that especially way too much lately, even since Jayceā€™s sudden disappearance. It was a question of your own, nothing short of anger, all it really was confusion.Ā 
Jayce seemed to notice this, drawing you out of your short-lived predicament; ā€œYouā€¦ alright?ā€ He muttered, somewhat hesitant to draw his hand over yours. He didnā€™t see himself deserving enough for that yet, not until he knew that it was by all rights okay with you. Only then you nodded to reassure him, biting the inside of your cheek as the moment passed.Ā 
Finally garnering the courage to the breadth of your chest, ā€œHowā€¦ or why have you been gone so long?ā€ Jayce simply looks at you with a half-unreadable expression, as if he had expected this question. One way or another, he was always going to be faced with such a question. After all, he had been trapped inside the palace of the arcane, a presumably long life-time of experiences; enough to age him noticeably.Ā 
ā€œI'll explain it,ā€ He paused, a waver in his tone. ā€œIn time.ā€ Jayceā€™s reluctance was more than easy to notice, so you nodded, not fully satisfied with the answer. But you had to wait for answers another time, there were reasonably far more important things to deal with right now. Whatever that may be considered.Ā 
So you opted for a hug (entirely and completely out of the blue).
The affectionate gesture, which could mean many things, surprised him. He didnā€™t count for this happeningā€”it made his knees buckle, the weight hounding you to fall with him. Even with the vice grip he previously held on the handle. He let go of his hammer, wanting and using both arms to just utterly hug you back with the whole of his heart, and he was fulfilled. Nose buried in the crook of your neck, it was filled with your scent. Your own hold on him didnā€™t vacillate at allā€“which in retrospectā€“it gave way to a level of solace he never felt before.Ā 
He tightened his hold on you, a silent way of giving thanks, if nothing else. You were glad, happy even that he accepted your inhibited sudden gesture.Ā 
You leaned back, slowly but surely, just to check that Jayce wasnā€™t uncomfortable. It was a failure however [as good as you were at reading expressions], there was naught a hint of it at all. You tilted your head, eliciting a soft laugh from the man.Ā 
ā€˜Mission successful!ā€™Ā 
His soft laughter elicited a pavlovian response from you, leaving you to move your hands, cradling his face with both hands once again. Anything and everything seemed to fall short around you, for the long while you began to realize, lord you were far from attached to the thought however. His brows furrowed with a small grin, still finding it somewhat amusing with your subtle acts of nature. In spite of what preceded, the decedent time of passing made him begin to freeze.Ā 
Color began creeping up against the patches of his skin that crawled from the beginning of his mandible, nape of the neck, and now up to the cheek bones. Expression faltering. (ā€œHey, uhā€¦ā€) He tried to muster, but despite that, it fell on deaf ears. Your gaze made him hot, and he was always on the fence on whether or not how he should react. Jayce wasnā€™t sure how to handle it really, cause you look at him as if he was all that was there in the room. The spark of motivation behind your learning, or even the nights and transitions of time where you listen to him talk about what makes him so inspired. Of course, he always made the effort to do the same, but it had made him wonder if you felt so similarly.Ā 
Yet, when he allowed his overthinking to fester, never bringing it up, he was afraid and just simply decided to not ask about it at all. Jayce was always a bit afraid about these things, but with what he's been through, he fears this may be the first and last time heā€™s allowed to see you.Ā 
With that being his driving force, how his heart raced, it gave him a burst of confidence. Jayce lowered his left hand to your hip, the other to holding your face. His eyes were soft, brows raised as if he were asking. It was first and foremost, but his heart continued to beat right up against the cavity of his chest.Ā 
There was a flicker of astonishment gleaming in your eyes, but it slowly disappeared, as if you ascertained what he was wanting, and frankly you found it sweet that he had asked for your permission. Nonetheless, you were more than delighted to oblige with his request.Ā 
Warmth blossomed exuberant in his chest, as if fireworks were being set off. The sensation it ignited in him was soulful. A first tentative brush, then a second time, more sure than ever now. Jayceā€™s breathing almost labored when he pulled back, and he could figure the same for you. In a way, it was as if a weight was lifted from his shoulders by such a simple act of love. Even with the moments passing, the two of you leaned against one another, relishing in the feeling that heightened your tension.Ā 
Though it did wear off quickly enough.Ā 
Jayce watched with patience of a thousand men as you leaned back, re-adjusting yourself as you spoke. And wasnā€™t it ever the truth.Ā 
ā€œIf youā€™ve done that earlier, then i probably wouldnā€™t even be here right now.ā€ You remarked, causing him to laugh quietly.Ā 
(No shit.)
He shouldā€™ve done this sooner.
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coolnonsenseworld Ā· 2 days ago
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#klance#halloween au#im projecting on the internet my own impostor syndrome#i feel that im awful and should be learning how to draw instead of writing shitty fics#and when i want to write a post and share a little doodle or smth - 'sorry' is right between the lines and its so frustrating#like???? nobody probably cares#im either here or im not#and if i need to finish that little abomination of a fic then so be it you'd think people wouldnt mind too much#and would still want to listen to my captions and see whatever silly doodle however silly it is as long as its true#..............but what if its all redundant#what if i cant draw after i had to flip my entire routine upside down#and will forever chase a thrill of feeling like a prolific artist and it will be always out of reach now#what if people scroll past my art and feel nothing now#what if world is filled with people who kinda hate klance but stay out of reflex and not bc its their deeply routed source of comfort#what if i reached an artistic plateau and will never be good enough#what if this is the limit of my 'talent'#what if i will forever love the projects i want to share but will always hate the execution of it wanting to fix it fix it fix it learn mor#i keep reading the little notes i get on orders#some screenshots i saved#i find good words and opinions and love letters to art as a whole#and i feel insufficient#subpar#i drew a comic about it to an old poem and still havent finished it#there is a point of trying your best when it stops feeling like a challenge and feels like a failure#its the moment where you keep going of course#and yet#there are emotions im sure nobody shares on social media bc we just try to get through them#but who else will take it better than tumblr tags#either way if im less around its because im dealing with creational self-hatred and artistic ambitions#but on the other hand arent all artists like that? i ran out of tag space btw have an awesome weekend
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anna-pineappel Ā· 18 hours ago
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This has been sitting in my Tumblr Drafts for a while, and I'm finally putting my thoughts in on this. Fair warning: this is going to be a long rant of a post, sorry not sorry!
I will NEVER write fanfic for financial gain! Obviously, with fanfiction, I don't own the characters/setting/Source Material, so it would not be wise to put my work behind a paywall. I do have some OC writing content, I was getting back into it earlier this year, then Peace in the Moonlight's prequel, Terror in the Shadows entered the chat and I am now high off of my Crackship StettiHo šŸ˜… ANYWAYS... even if I ever got to the point where I wanted to 'Publish' my OC writing, I would do so on AO3/Tumblr/Google Drive PDF... where no money would be exchanged. I've been told I have potential to write professionally, and while it is very validating and flattering, it is not something I'm interested in, for a number of reasons:
Anytime I decide to make money off a creative endeavor, I almost immediately lose interest in that endeavor. I love writing fanfiction and posting it up on AO3, absolutely. HOWEVER, the moment I write for money and then feel Obligated to do so, I will never write again. This is just how I am.
With money on the table, I feel pressure to perform to standards set out by the person paying me. I will set impossibly high standards for myself and feel like it isn't good enough.
Or I'll feel like I can't write the story I want to, since someone else is dictating the content (i.e. they want a certain pairing, certain characters to be featured). I also feel safe pushing my own comfort levels within my writing when I'm writing for free. (I have learned wayyyyy to much about BDSM practices, the Gestapo/SS... it's a wild ride, okay??)
Life is expensive as is/capitalism/monetizing everything = blegh! I want people to be able to access my writing without having to pay for it. I write because I enjoy it, and it's a piece of my soul I'm baring to the world. You shouldn't have to pay for that!
If you feel compelled to donate money to me/you feel l deserve to be compensated for my writing (or any other writer), may I suggest donating to AO3 instead? It's sites like that that allow me and other writers to share writing in the first place and they are completely run by volunteers! Also, my favourite currency is in the form of kudos and comments... THAT'S ALL I NEED!!!!
Even if you ever did pay me for my writing, somehow, I would just turn around and throw the money at AO3.
Oh and if you're a writer who thinks they deserve to be compensated for writing/have exclusive fics under a paywall/what have you... SO MUCH OF LIFE IS ALREADY MONETIZED... WE DON'T NEED FANFIC WRITING TO BE ONE OF THOSE THINGS!!!!
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The rest of the thread is here.
tl;dr: Donā€™t monetize AO3, kids.Ā  You wonā€™t like what happens next.
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theetherealbloom Ā· 4 hours ago
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Don't Stop Talking To Me, And Maybe Stay Here Forever
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Summary: You join Pedro Pascal in Morocco while heā€™s filming Gladiator 2. Between the beauty of the Moroccan landscape, the two of you share intimate moments, from quiet rooftop dinners to playful photo-taking and teasing with the cast.
Orā€¦ ā€œI'll hold you, I'll know you. I'll never leave out the back door. And I'd love to complete you, hope you get all you could ask for.ā€
I just read your latest pedro fic it was the BEST DAMN THING iā€™ve ever read, my heart is going to burst out of my chest from all the butterflies šŸ¦‹šŸ« ā¤ļø will you write more for pedro? perhaps his gf could visit him in marocco or something while heā€™s filming gladiator and to meet everyone from set and maybe have some alone quality time? :3 just a suggestion šŸ˜Œ anyways have a lovely dayyy ^^ ā€” anon
Paring: Pedro Pascal x F!Reader
Warnings: Established Relationship, Age-Gap(ish), TOOTH-ROTTING FLUFF, Slight Angst, Swearing, Anxiety, Cheesy Dialogue, Cuddling, Romance, Kissing, Real People Fiction, Cameras, Social Media, Embarrassment, Teasing, Shower, Slight Nudity, Make Out Session, Celebrities
Word Count: 5.7k
A/N: Okay, so, weā€™ve all seen the photo dumps!??!! Yes! GREAT! I havenā€™t watched Gladiator 2 cause it isnā€™t out yet in my country, so thereā€™ll be no spoilers here mhmhmhmhm. Iā€™m just gonna make stuff up based on the pictures Pedro posted on his Instagram lol. And again, this is all made-up, fictional, self-indulgent vibes so pls no one come after me ahhhhhh T^T
Also lowkey, I can see multiple parts to this soā€¦ stay tuned.
Side note: Iā€™m dyslexic and English isnā€™t my first language! So I apologize in advance for the spelling and/or grammatical errors. As always, reblogs, comments, and likes are always appreciated. Thank you and happy reading!
Songs: Packing It Up by Gracie Abrams, this is how you fall in love by Jeremy Zucker and Chelsea Cutler
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OUARZAZATE, MOROCCO ā€” DAY
The warm Moroccan breeze kissed your skin as you stepped onto the bustling set of Gladiator 2. Pedroā€™s laughter echoed from somewhere nearby, his distinct voice easy to pick out over the hum of activity. Your heart swelled just hearing it. He was always magnetic, but hereā€”working, immersed in a world of creativity and camaraderieā€”he was luminous.Ā Ā 
You adjusted your sunglasses, feeling both excited and slightly anxious. Meeting Pedroā€™s castmates felt like stepping into his other life, one where you werenā€™t the center of his world but a welcome visitor orbiting it. Heā€™d reassured you endlessly. ā€œTheyā€™ll love you. I mean, how could they not?ā€ But still, nerves lingered.Ā Ā 
ā€œMi amor!ā€ Pedroā€™s voice cut through your thoughts. He emerged from behind a cluster of tents, his smile so wide it could eclipse the Moroccan sun.Ā Ā 
ā€œHey, stranger.ā€ You grinned, letting him sweep you into a tight hug.Ā Ā 
He pulled back just enough to press a kiss to your forehead, his arms still firmly around your waist. ā€œYou made it,ā€ he whispered, his lips brushing your temple.Ā Ā 
ā€œOf course, I made it,ā€ you teased, tilting your head to look up at him. ā€œI missed you too much to stay away.ā€Ā Ā 
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The day unfolded in bursts of joy.Ā Ā 
Pedro introduced you to Coco Ullrich, Paul Mescal, and the rest of the cast. Everyone was warm and welcoming, their teasing camaraderie quickly drawing you in. Pedro stayed close, his hand finding yours at every opportunity, like he couldnā€™t stand to be too far away.Ā Ā 
Later, you found yourself perched on a stool in the makeup trailer, Pedro sitting cross-legged on the floor in front of you. ā€œHold still,ā€ you said, trying to fix his disheveled hair.Ā Ā 
Coco stood nearby, laughing as Pedro playfully swatted at your hands. ā€œIā€™m serious, guapo! Youā€™ll go out there looking like you just rolled out of bed.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œMaybe I did roll out of bed,ā€ he quipped, grinning.Ā Ā 
You raised an eyebrow. ā€œYou didnā€™t, but if you keep squirming, Iā€™m going to make sure you look like it.ā€Ā Ā 
Coco shook her head, still laughing. ā€œI donā€™t know how you put up with him.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œI have my ways,ā€ you said, giving Pedro a mock glare.Ā Ā 
Pedro leaned closer, his eyes softening. ā€œYouā€™re lucky I love you,ā€ he murmured, his lips brushing yours before you could stop him.Ā Ā 
ā€œPedro!ā€ you protested, laughing as he pulled you into a full kiss, distracting you from your task.Ā Ā 
ā€œHopeless,ā€ Coco muttered, snapping a quick photo of the moment.Ā Ā 
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OUARZAZATE, MOROCCO ā€” SUNSET
The Moroccan sunset painted the sky in hues of gold and rose as you, Pedro, and the cast settled onto the soft blankets laid out for an impromptu picnic. The sprawling desert seemed to stretch infinitely, its serene stillness a striking contrast to the chaotic energy of the set. A light breeze rustled through the palm trees in the distance, carrying the faint sound of laughter and the clinking of glasses.
Pedro sat behind you, his arms comfortably wrapped around your waist as you leaned back into his chest. His fingertips absentmindedly traced small, lazy circles on your bare skin where your shirt had ridden up slightly. It was a touch that grounded you, soothing and sweet, and yet it made your heart ache with affection.
ā€œThis is perfect,ā€ you murmured, your voice barely above a whisper, as if saying it louder might shatter the fragile beauty of the moment.
Pedro leaned closer, his lips brushing your ear. ā€œNo, youā€™re perfect,ā€ he said softly, his voice laced with adoration.
You turned your head to look at him, catching the warmth in his gaze. He looked at you like you hung the very stars above, and your cheeks flushed. ā€œCheesy,ā€ you teased, though you couldnā€™t keep the smile off your face.
ā€œHonest,ā€ he countered, leaning down to press his forehead against yours. His nose nudged yours affectionately, and for a moment, the world narrowed to just the two of you.
Paul Mescal, lounging nearby with a bottle of something cold in his hand, cleared his throat dramatically. ā€œAlright, lovebirds, can you save the smoldering for the cameras? Some of us are trying to enjoy the sunset without third-wheeling your Notebook audition.ā€
Coco Ullrich snorted from her spot on the blanket, where she was busy assembling a makeshift charcuterie board. ā€œPlease, Paul, donā€™t act like youā€™re not taking notes for your own love scenes.ā€
Paul shot her a deadpan look. ā€œWhatā€™s there to take notes on? Iā€™m already perfect.ā€
ā€œDebatable,ā€ Coco quipped, popping a grape into her mouth and grinning.Ā Ā 
Pedro chuckled, his chest rumbling against your back. ā€œPaul, donā€™t be jealous. You already found someone who tolerates you.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œOh, Iā€™m not jealous,ā€ Paul said, gesturing between you and Pedro. ā€œIā€™m inspired. The level of clinginess you two have achievedā€”itā€™s an art form.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œClinginess?ā€ you repeated, raising an eyebrow.Ā Ā 
ā€œYes, clinginess,ā€ Paul said, smirking. ā€œHe hasnā€™t let go of you since you got here. Itā€™s like watching a koala in human form.ā€
Coco leaned in conspiratorially. ā€œDo you think heā€™d survive a day without her?ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œDoubtful,ā€ Paul replied, his tone grave.Ā Ā 
Pedro shook his head, his arms tightening around you playfully. ā€œLet them joke,ā€ he said into your ear, his voice a low murmur. ā€œTheyā€™re just bitter they donā€™t have their partners to hold them while they complain about the heat.ā€Ā Ā 
You turned your head slightly to whisper back, ā€œI think theyā€™re projecting.ā€Ā Ā 
Pedro laughed, loud and unabashed, and the sound sent warmth flooding through you.Ā Ā 
ā€œAlright, enough roasting Pedro,ā€ Coco said, waving her hands. ā€œLetā€™s focus on the important stuffā€”like this cheese board Iā€™m absolutely nailing.ā€
ā€œCoco, you put a block of cheese next to some crackers,ā€ Paul pointed out.Ā Ā 
ā€œAnd yet, itā€™s still better than anything youā€™ve contributed,ā€ she shot back.
You couldnā€™t help but laugh as they continued to bicker, the dynamic between the cast a perfect blend of teasing and genuine affection. It felt good to be a part of this world for a little while, to see Pedro in his element and to share these small, beautiful moments with the people who meant so much to him.Ā Ā 
As the sun dipped lower, painting the sky with deeper hues of crimson and violet, Pedro shifted slightly behind you, pressing a kiss to the top of your head. ā€œYou doing okay, sweetheart?ā€ he asked softly, his voice meant just for you.
ā€œIā€™m better than okay,ā€ you said, turning your face to his. ā€œThis is one of those moments Iā€™ll never forget.ā€
ā€œSame,ā€ he replied, his eyes searching yours. ā€œBut mostly because youā€™re here.ā€
Paul groaned from across the blanket. ā€œSeriously, someone hand me a bucket. I canā€™t handle this level of sap.ā€
ā€œYouā€™re just missing Gracie,ā€ Coco teased, tossing a cracker at Paul with a sly grin.Ā Ā 
Paul caught it mid-air with a dramatic flourish. ā€œSheā€™s the love of my life, thank you very much. Iā€™m thriving, just long-distance thriving.ā€ His wide smile softened slightly, a dreamy look crossing his face.Ā Ā 
Pedro chuckled, resting his chin on your shoulder as he held you closer. ā€œSee, even Paul can be romantic. Itā€™s not just us being disgustingly in love.ā€
ā€œYeah, yeah,ā€ Paul said, waving him off, though the grin never left his face. ā€œBut you two are setting the bar impossibly high. Stop making the rest of us look bad.ā€
Coco shook her head with mock exasperation. ā€œLetā€™s face it, no one can compete with Pedroā€™s clingy koala act.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œHey, itā€™s not clingy if itā€™s mutual,ā€ you chimed in, leaning back into Pedroā€™s embrace.Ā Ā 
ā€œExactly!ā€ Pedro said, kissing the side of your neck for emphasis. ā€œThis is just... efficient affection.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œEfficient affection?ā€ Coco repeated, laughing so hard she nearly knocked over the cheese board. ā€œThatā€™s the worst excuse Iā€™ve ever heard.ā€
Pedro shrugged, utterly unbothered, his lips brushing your temple as he murmured, ā€œDonā€™t let them ruin this for us.ā€
ā€œI wouldnā€™t dream of it,ā€ you whispered back, tilting your head to press a soft kiss to his jaw.Ā Ā 
The first stars began to dot the darkening sky, their glow faint but steady against the fading hues of gold and rose. The laughter of the group blended with the soothing whisper of the desert breeze, wrapping the evening in a cocoon of warmth and love.
You let out a contented sigh, your fingers intertwining with Pedroā€™s. These momentsā€”filled with jokes, tenderness, and the quiet magic of a Moroccan sunsetā€”were the kind you knew youā€™d carry with you forever.
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THE NEXT DAY
OUARZAZATE, MOROCCO ā€“ AFTERNOONĀ Ā 
The afternoon sun hung low in the sky, casting warm golden light over the sprawling desert set. The faint hum of activity outside the large tent provided a calming backdrop as you and Pedro sat together, stealing a moment away from the chaos of production.Ā Ā 
Pedroā€™s lap had become your designated resting place, his arms wrapped snugly around your waist as you leaned into him. You had been quietly chatting about the dayā€”how stunning the desert looked on camera, how Paul had stolen one of Cocoā€™s snacks during a breakā€”when the warmth of the afternoon began to lull you both into sleep.Ā Ā 
His hand moved lazily up and down your back, the motion soothing as his voice grew quieter, more relaxed. ā€œYou know,ā€ he murmured, his lips brushing against your temple, ā€œthis might be my favorite part of the day.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œFalling asleep during work?ā€ you teased, your voice soft and playful.Ā Ā 
ā€œFalling asleep with you,ā€ he corrected, his smile audible in his words.Ā Ā 
It wasnā€™t long before exhaustion claimed you both, your head tucked under his chin and his cheek resting against your hair. The quiet hum of the tent became a comforting cocoon, and time seemed to stretch and blur.Ā Ā 
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The sound of muffled laughter stirred you from sleep, pulling you out of the warm haze. You blinked against the light, realizing you were still tucked into Pedroā€™s chest, his arms holding you close even as he began to wake.Ā Ā 
ā€œDonā€™t move,ā€ a familiar voice called. You turned your head to see Paul Mescal standing a few feet away, phone in hand, his grin wide and mischievous.Ā Ā 
Next to him, Coco Ullrich smirked as she aimed her phone at the two of you. ā€œWeā€™re documenting history here. Youā€™ll thank us later.ā€Ā Ā 
Pedro stirred, squinting at them through his grogginess. ā€œSeriously?ā€ His voice was raspy, a mix of sleep and disbelief.Ā Ā 
Paul shrugged, grinning even wider as he showed Pedro the photo. ā€œWe couldnā€™t resist. Look at this. Itā€™s like a promo poster for the most annoyingly sweet rom-com ever.ā€Ā Ā 
Pedro glanced at the photo, then at you, and laughed softly. ā€œWe should use that for the holiday cards this year.ā€Ā Ā 
You groaned, burying your face in his chest. ā€œThis is so embarrassing. Theyā€™re never going to let us live this down.ā€Ā Ā 
Coco laughed, flipping through her photos. ā€œOh, itā€™s way too late for that. Iā€™m sending this to the group chat and the PR team. Theyā€™ll love it.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œPlease donā€™t,ā€ you pleaded, your voice muffled against Pedroā€™s shirt.Ā Ā 
Paul tilted his head dramatically. ā€œWhy not? Itā€™s just a little fun. Besides, you two are giving us all cavities with how sweet you are. Weā€™re suffering.ā€Ā Ā 
Pedro smirked, holding you a little tighter. ā€œYouā€™re suffering? Sounds like a personal problem.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œAlright, alright, enough!ā€ A gravelly voice interrupted, and you looked up to see Ridley Scott standing at the edge of the tent. His hands were on his hips, but the amused twinkle in his eye gave him away.Ā Ā 
ā€œRidley,ā€ you started, your cheeks flushing with heat. ā€œIā€™m so sorryā€”ā€Ā Ā 
He held up a hand to stop you, his smirk growing. ā€œDonā€™t apologize. If anything, I should thank you. Pedroā€™s been suspiciously well-behaved since you arrived. But,ā€ he added with a pointed glance at Pedro, ā€œif this keeps up, weā€™ll have to rename the film The Gladiator and the Muse. Productionā€™s going to take twice as long.ā€Ā Ā 
The crew burst into laughter, and you buried your face back in Pedroā€™s chest, groaning. ā€œThis is officially the most embarrassing moment of my life.ā€Ā Ā 
Pedro chuckled, his hand brushing gently over your back. ā€œEmbarrassing? Nah. Youā€™re the best thing about being here.ā€Ā Ā 
You peeked up at him, your cheeks still warm, and saw the sincerity in his eyes. ā€œYou mean that?ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œEvery word,ā€ he said, his voice soft. ā€œYou make everything easier, betterā€¦ you make it all worth it.ā€Ā Ā 
Your heart swelled, and a small smile broke through your embarrassment. ā€œOkay,ā€ you whispered. ā€œIā€™ll try to believe you.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œBelieve me,ā€ he said, leaning down to press a kiss to your forehead.Ā Ā 
Paul groaned, breaking the tender moment. ā€œSomeone get a camera crew. Weā€™re turning this into a reality show. Lovebirds in the Desert.ā€Ā Ā 
Pedro laughed, finally standing and pulling you to your feet. ā€œCareful, Paul. You might not survive the sequel.ā€Ā Ā 
Ridley clapped his hands, his voice carrying over the lingering laughter. ā€œAlright, lovebirds, enough stalling. Letā€™s get back to work! Pedro, weā€™ve got a fight scene to shoot.ā€Ā Ā 
Pedro gave you one last reassuring smile before winking. ā€œDonā€™t go far. Iā€™ll need more luck soon.ā€Ā Ā 
You nodded, watching him head back to set, and felt a sense of warmth that no amount of teasing could dampen. As you stepped out of the tent, the desert sun shining overhead, you knew this momentā€”this strange, beautiful mix of chaos and loveā€”was one youā€™d carry with you forever.
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OUARZAZATE, MOROCCO ā€“ EVENINGĀ Ā 
The rooftop restaurant was like something out of a dream. Lanterns hung delicately from wrought iron fixtures, casting warm, flickering light over the table as the sun dipped below the horizon. The air was cool but pleasant, carrying the faint scent of jasmine from a nearby garden. Below, the city of Marrakech stretched out in an intricate maze of rooftops and twinkling lights, the hum of life soft and distant.Ā Ā 
Pedro had arranged everything, from the secluded corner table to the small vase of your favorite flowers waiting when you arrived. He always had a way of making even the simplest moments feel like magic.Ā Ā 
ā€œLook at this view,ā€ you murmured, leaning against the wrought iron railing as the sky turned from gold to a deep, dusky pink.Ā Ā 
Pedro stood close behind you, his hand resting gently on the small of your back. ā€œThe viewā€™s got nothing on you,ā€ he said softly, the teasing lilt in his voice balanced by the sincerity in his eyes.Ā Ā 
You laughed, shaking your head as you turned to face him. ā€œThatā€™s a terrible line.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œMaybe,ā€ he admitted, grinning as he pulled out his phone. ā€œBut itā€™s true. Hold still.ā€Ā Ā 
Before you could protest, he snapped a photo, catching you mid-laugh as you tried to dodge the camera. ā€œPedro!ā€ you groaned, your cheeks warming.Ā Ā 
He chuckled, looking at the photo with a self-satisfied smile. ā€œPerfect. Might frame this one.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œStop it,ā€ you said, trying to grab the phone from him, but he held it out of reach, his grin only widening.Ā Ā 
ā€œNever,ā€ he replied, his free hand reaching across the table to take yours. His thumb brushed over your knuckles, and his gaze softened. ā€œYouā€™re the most beautiful thing Iā€™ve ever seen.ā€Ā Ā 
Your stomach fluttered at the way he said itā€”no teasing this time, just quiet, earnest affection.Ā Ā 
ā€œNow youā€™re just being unfair,ā€ you muttered, trying to hide your blush.Ā Ā 
Pedro leaned forward, his head tilting slightly as if to study you closer. ā€œNot unfair. Just honest.ā€Ā Ā 
You rolled your eyes playfully, but your heart was pounding. In a bid to regain some ground, you grabbed your own phone and quickly snapped a picture of him just as he brought your hand to his lips. The resulting photo was unfairly goodā€”his lashes long, the lantern light catching the gold in his eyes, the softness in his expression making your chest ache.Ā Ā 
ā€œGot you,ā€ you said triumphantly, holding up the phone.Ā Ā 
Pedro laughed, his thumb brushing over your knuckles again as he met your gaze. ā€œNow weā€™re even?ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œNow weā€™re even,ā€ you confirmed, though your grin gave away how smug you felt.Ā Ā 
The waiter arrived with dessert just thenā€”a delicate plate of Moroccan pastries accompanied by a small bowl of honey and almonds. You both leaned forward at the same time, reaching for the same pastry, and burst into laughter when your fingers brushed.Ā Ā 
ā€œGo ahead,ā€ Pedro said, gesturing gallantly.Ā Ā 
ā€œSuch a gentleman,ā€ you teased, breaking off a piece of the pastry and dipping it into the honey. You held it up to his lips, your pulse skipping when he leaned in without hesitation.Ā Ā 
ā€œDelicious,ā€ he said, his voice low and warm. ā€œBut I think it tastes better coming from you.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œYouā€™re impossible,ā€ you muttered, trying to suppress a smile as you took a bite yourself. The flaky pastry melted on your tongue, its sweetness perfectly balanced by the honey.Ā Ā 
As you shared the dessert, your conversation drifted from playful teasing to the little things that filled your days. Pedro told you about a funny moment on set earlier when Paul had forgotten his lines and improvised something so absurd even Ridley couldnā€™t stop laughing.Ā Ā 
ā€œAnd then,ā€ Pedro continued, his grin infectious, ā€œhe tried to blame me, saying my face was too distracting.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œWell, heā€™s not wrong,ā€ you teased, earning a dramatic roll of Pedroā€™s eyes.Ā Ā 
ā€œOh, so now youā€™re on his side?ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œIā€™m on the side of the truth,ā€ you said, popping an almond into your mouth.Ā Ā 
Pedro chuckled, shaking his head. ā€œI donā€™t know what Iā€™d do without you.ā€Ā Ā 
Your smile softened, and you leaned your chin on your hand as you looked at him. ā€œProbably still charming everyone who crosses your path.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œNot like this,ā€ he said, his tone suddenly serious. He reached across the table again, his fingers lacing with yours. ā€œYou make everything better. You make me better.ā€Ā Ā 
Your throat tightened at the rawness in his voice, and for a moment, all you could do was stare at him, his words settling deep in your chest.Ā Ā 
ā€œYou do the same for me,ā€ you said quietly.Ā Ā 
The soft music playing in the background faded into the hum of the city as the two of you sat there, the world narrowing to just this moment. Pedro brought your hand to his lips again, pressing a kiss to your knuckles before resting your joined hands on the table.Ā Ā 
As the night stretched on, the two of you continued to talk about everything and nothingā€”your favorite childhood memories, the places you wanted to visit together, the little quirks you loved about each other.Ā Ā 
When it was time to leave, Pedro stood and extended a hand to help you up. ā€œOne last picture before we go?ā€ he asked, his phone already in hand.Ā Ā 
You nodded, letting him pull you into his side. The lanterns glowed softly behind you as he kissed your cheek just as the camera clicked.Ā Ā 
Looking at the photo, you smiled. It was perfectā€”just like this night, just like him.Ā 
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Lā€™HƔTEL MARRAKECH, MOROCCO ā€“ EVENING
The golden hues of the evening sun had long faded, leaving the hotel suite illuminated only by the soft glow of warm, ambient lighting. Laughter filled the room, bubbling up between stolen glances and playful teasing. Pedro leaned against the edge of the plush sofa, his hand resting casually on his hip as you doubled over with giggles at another one of his overly dramatic impressions.Ā 
ā€œIā€™m just saying,ā€ he said with a grin, holding up his hands in mock innocence. ā€œIf anyone here is getting an Oscar for Most Entertaining Human, itā€™s me.ā€
You rolled your eyes, swatting at him lightly. ā€œYou? Entertaining? Please. Youā€™re just lucky I think youā€™re cute.ā€
ā€œJust cute?ā€ he teased, his voice dropping into a low, mock-hurt murmur. He stepped closer, tilting his head. ā€œThatā€™s disappointing.ā€
And just like that, with no warning, he took your hand and spun you gently into his arms. There was no music, no sound but the faint rustle of the curtains and the muted hum of life outside your window. But to Pedro, there was no need for anything more.Ā 
ā€œDance with me,ā€ he whispered, his voice barely above a breath, pulling you flush against him.
ā€œPedro,ā€ you started to protest, but the way he was looking at youā€”so earnest, so unguardedā€”stole the words from your lips. He rested his forehead against yours, his arms wrapping around you like he was afraid to let go.Ā 
ā€œYou are the reason I can breathe,ā€ he murmured. His voice cracked slightly, raw and unfiltered. ā€œThe reason I can survive.ā€
Your chest tightened, and your hands gripped the soft cotton of his shirt as you closed your eyes. Slowly, the two of you began to sway, side to side, as if the universe itself had orchestrated this silent melody just for you.
ā€œPedro,ā€ you whispered, tears threatening to spill as the weight of his words sank deep into your soul. ā€œYou donā€™t have toā€”ā€
ā€œShh.ā€ He cut you off gently, his lips brushing the crown of your head. ā€œI want to. Youā€™re my safe place.ā€
Together, you moved as one, the world outside forgotten. The phones were switched off, the curtains drawn, and for a moment, it felt like time had ceased to exist. All that mattered was thisā€”his arms around you, your head resting on his chest, and the way his heartbeat felt steady and strong beneath your cheek.
ā€œWhatā€™s easy is right,ā€ you whispered suddenly, echoing words your mother had once said. The truth of it struck you in that moment, how being with Pedro never felt like a choiceā€”it was instinct. Like breathing. Like coming home.Ā 
Pedro smiled, his hand brushing a strand of hair from your face. ā€œWhatā€™s easy is right,ā€ he repeated softly. ā€œThen I guess itā€™s easy to know... Iā€™m going to love you forever.ā€
You laughed softly, though the lump in your throat made it difficult. ā€œForeverā€™s a long time.ā€
He tilted your chin up, his warm, brown eyes crinkling at the corners with a quiet joy. ā€œNot nearly long enough,ā€ he said, his voice a low promise. ā€œYouā€™ll be my best friend until weā€™re old and gray. And even then, Iā€™ll still love you.ā€
There was something in the way he said itā€”so simple, so sureā€”that your knees nearly gave out. But as always, Pedro was there, holding you steady, keeping you close.Ā 
This is how you fall in love, you realized. Not in a blaze of fireworks, but in the quiet moments where you let go and they hold you up.Ā 
ā€œDo you know what youā€™ve done to me?ā€ Pedro said after a long silence, his voice filled with wonder. ā€œYou make my stomach ache with hope. You make my hands stop shaking. I wake up smiling now, and itā€™s because of you.ā€
You bit your lip, your fingers tracing lazy patterns across his chest. ā€œPedroā€¦ā€
ā€œNo, listen to me,ā€ he insisted, his thumb brushing against your cheek. ā€œLove isnā€™t supposed to be heavy. Itā€™s not supposed to hurt. Itā€™s supposed to be this. Us. A safe place. A hand to hold through every storm.ā€
His words broke something open inside you, and you nodded, letting the tears spill over. ā€œYouā€™re my safe place too,ā€ you whispered. ā€œYou make me believe I deserve this.ā€
Pedro pulled you closer, resting his chin on the top of your head as he swayed you gently. ā€œYou deserve everything,ā€ he murmured. ā€œEvery laugh, every sunrise, every stupid little joke Iā€™ll tell for the next fifty years.ā€
You both laughed softly, the sound mingling with the quiet hum of the room. The world outside could wait. For now, all that mattered was this momentā€”this love that was soft, steady, and unshakable.
Right from your hips to your cuticles, you were everything to him, and he was everything to you. Wherever you both went, it was heaven. And neither of you ever wanted to leave.Ā 
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Steam filled the bathroom, the warmth clinging to the mirrors and wrapping around the two of you like a soft cocoon. Pedro stood under the cascade of water, droplets running down his broad shoulders and soaking his messy curls. His eyes flicked toward you, a tender smile tugging at his lips as you stepped closer, your fingers gently reaching for the shampoo bottle.Ā Ā 
ā€œTurn around,ā€ you said softly, motioning for him to face away from you.Ā Ā 
ā€œYes, maā€™am,ā€ he teased, though there was a hint of shyness in his voice as he obeyed.Ā Ā 
You lathered the shampoo between your hands, your touch careful and affectionate as you worked it into his hair. His curls were soft and damp beneath your fingers, the grays glinting like silver in the dim light.Ā Ā 
ā€œI love your hair,ā€ you murmured, your voice reverent.Ā Ā 
Pedro let out a small, self-deprecating chuckle, tilting his head back slightly. ā€œThe gray makes me look old.ā€Ā Ā 
You paused, your hands stilling in his hair as you leaned around to catch his gaze. ā€œStop that. It doesnā€™t make you look old; it makes you look distinguished. And I happen to love every single one of these.ā€ You tugged playfully at a curl for emphasis.Ā Ā 
He gave you a sheepish look, his lips twitching as he fought back a pout. ā€œYouā€™re just saying that because youā€™re stuck with me.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œStuck with you?ā€ you repeated, feigning outrage. ā€œOh, no, Pedro. I chose youā€”gray hair and all. And Iā€™d choose you again. Every single day.ā€Ā Ā 
His pout softened into a smile, one so genuine it made your chest ache. ā€œYouā€™re too good to me,ā€ he murmured, leaning in to press a kiss to your temple.Ā Ā 
ā€œAnd you deserve it,ā€ you countered firmly, finishing his hair with a rinse.Ā Ā 
When it was your turn, Pedro insisted on returning the favor, his hands gentle as he massaged the conditioner into your hair. His touch lingered, his fingers tracing the nape of your neck as he marveled at you.Ā Ā 
ā€œYouā€™re so beautiful,ā€ he whispered, his voice thick with sincerity.Ā Ā 
ā€œEven covered in soap?ā€ you teased, feeling heat creep up your cheeks.Ā Ā 
ā€œEspecially covered in soap,ā€ he replied, leaning down to steal a kiss.Ā Ā 
The shower ended with a flurry of soft laughter and playful splashes, the two of you wrapped in towels as you padded into the bedroom. Pedro pulled on a pair of boxers while you slipped into one of his oversized shirts, the hem brushing the tops of your thighs.Ā Ā 
The two of you slipped into bed, the soft glow of the bedside lamp casting a warm, golden light over the room. The air smelled faintly of the lavender lotion youā€™d rubbed on your hands, mingling with the subtle hint of Pedroā€™s cologne that still lingered on his skin. He had one arm draped lazily over your waist, his other hand holding a book heā€™d claimed to be interested in, though his wandering eyes betrayed him.
A book rested in your lap, too, but youā€™d long given up on reading. Instead, you could feel his gaze flickering to you, watching you more than the words on his page. It was endearing, the way he thought you wouldnā€™t notice, how he never grew tired of studying you like heā€™d never quite figure you out.Ā Ā 
ā€œYouā€™re not reading,ā€ you finally accused, peeking at him over the edge of your book.Ā Ā 
Pedro grinned, unabashed. He set his book down on the nightstand and scooted closer, leaning his head on the pillow beside you. ā€œCan you blame me?ā€ he said, his voice soft and teasing. His hand reached up to tuck a stray strand of hair behind your ear, his knuckles grazing your cheek. ā€œIā€™ve got the most beautiful view right here.ā€Ā Ā 
You rolled your eyes, trying to fight the warmth rising in your cheeks, but the smile that stretched across your lips betrayed you. ā€œYouā€™re ridiculous,ā€ you murmured, nudging him lightly with your elbow.Ā Ā 
ā€œAnd yet, you love me,ā€ he replied with mock arrogance, leaning back against the headboard with a self-satisfied smirk.Ā Ā 
ā€œUnfortunately for me,ā€ you quipped, though your tone was dripping with affection.Ā Ā 
Pedroā€™s laugh filled the room, low and warm, wrapping around you like a blanket. You settled back into your spot, his arm tightening slightly around your waist, anchoring you to him. For a while, there was only the sound of pages turning and the occasional creak of the bed as one of you shifted.Ā Ā 
Eventually, the books were forgotten, abandoned on the nightstand as the room grew darker, the soft click of the lamp switch plunging you into the comforting glow of moonlight spilling through the curtains.Ā Ā 
Lying side by side, your head resting on Pedroā€™s chest, you let your fingers trace lazy patterns along the bare skin of his arm. But your mind wouldnā€™t quiet, and as the minutes stretched on, the thoughts bubbling inside you demanded to be voiced.Ā Ā 
ā€œOkay, but really,ā€ you began, your voice breaking the comfortable silence. ā€œWhy is ā€˜llamaā€™ spelled with two Lā€™s? Wouldnā€™t one be enough? Itā€™s not like we say ā€˜Llama-la.ā€™ā€Ā Ā 
Pedro let out a soft laugh, the sound rumbling through his chest beneath your cheek. He tilted his head down to look at you, his lips quirking into a smile. ā€œMi amor, I adore you, but itā€™s almost midnight. Go to sleep.ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œI canā€™t until I solve this mystery,ā€ you said with mock determination, lifting your head to look at him.Ā Ā 
He sighed dramatically, feigning exasperation. ā€œFine. Maybe the second ā€˜Lā€™ is there to confuse aliens.ā€Ā Ā 
You gasped, sitting up slightly. ā€œThat makes so much sense! Like, imagine aliens judging us for eating cereal with milk.ā€Ā Ā 
Pedro chuckled again, his arm tightening around you to keep you close. ā€œCereal with milk is sacred,ā€ he said, his voice heavy with playful conviction. ā€œIf aliens have an issue with that, Iā€™ll fight them myself.ā€Ā Ā 
You grinned, turning to prop yourself up on your elbow so you could face him fully. ā€œOkay, serious question. If you could ask someone anything and be guaranteed the truth, who would it be?ā€Ā Ā 
Pedro cracked one eye open, his other hand lazily resting on your hip. ā€œIā€™d ask you why youā€™re so determined to keep me awake,ā€ he deadpanned, his lips twitching with a suppressed smile.Ā Ā 
You laughed, nudging him with your elbow. ā€œIā€™m serious!ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œAlright, alright,ā€ he relented, the mirth in his eyes softening as he considered your question. ā€œIā€™d ask my third-grade teacher if she really lost my homework or if she just didnā€™t like me.ā€Ā Ā 
You burst out laughing, the sound muffled by the way you buried your face into his chest. ā€œThatā€™s what youā€™d waste your question on?ā€Ā Ā 
ā€œDonā€™t judge me,ā€ he said with mock indignation, his fingers trailing absent patterns on your back. ā€œItā€™s haunted me for years.ā€Ā Ā 
Your laughter subsided into a warm giggle as you tilted your head up to look at him. ā€œFine. My turn. Iā€™d ask my mom if sheā€™s proud of me. Likeā€¦ really proud. Not just the ā€˜Iā€™m your mom, so I have to say itā€™ kind of proud.ā€Ā Ā 
Pedroā€™s hand stilled on your back, his gaze softening as he leaned down to press a kiss to your forehead. ā€œSheā€™s proud of you, baby,ā€ he murmured against your skin. ā€œAnd so am I. Always.ā€Ā Ā 
The weight of his words wrapped around your heart, a comforting balm that eased the ache of self-doubt. You nuzzled closer, your fingers curling around his as you let the quiet stretch between you for a moment.Ā Ā 
Moments later, you broke the silence again, your voice a whisper in the dark. ā€œWhen I was little, I thought my toys came alive when I wasnā€™t looking. Like Toy Story. Honestly, I still kinda think they do.ā€Ā Ā 
Pedro let out a deep laugh, his chest shaking beneath you as he pulled you even closer. ā€œI wouldnā€™t put it past them,ā€ he said, his voice warm with amusement. ā€œYour stuffed bunny? Definitely a troublemaker.ā€Ā Ā 
You giggled, your heart feeling impossibly light as his hand returned to its slow, soothing patterns on your back.Ā Ā 
The conversation drifted into comfortable nonsense, the kind of midnight musings that didnā€™t need to make sense but brought a certain kind of intimacy only shared in the quiet hours of the night.Ā Ā 
Finally, as your eyelids grew heavy and your words faded into murmurs, Pedro pressed a lingering kiss to your temple. ā€œGoodnight, mi amor,ā€ he whispered, his voice soft and steady.Ā Ā 
In his arms, with the world outside forgotten, you felt safe. Loved. His heartbeat was the only rhythm you needed as you drifted into sleep, a love like no other holding you steady through the night.
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Post Episode 8x08 CODA/Continuation
Content: Light angst, Buck spiralling, Buck's abandonment issues/running thoughts/(has ADHD), BuckTommy hints at the end.
Word Count: 1,965
Started writing this when the episode ended, please enjoy!
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The sign goes out front of Eddie's house two weeks later, Buck helps to dig the hole. Buck helps talk to the realtor. Buck talks Eddie down from a three-bed home with an attic office in a HOA suburb and helps him find a respectably sized two bed that will leave him with money to renovate the bathroom and add a ramp up to the door.
Buck bakes a million cookies and eats them while Eddie has meetings with realtors. He sets out sweet breads and muffins when Eddie has an open house, and he happily serves them to people, "yes, there is a gluten free option! I was playing around with xanthan gum, so it shouldn't- oh, you're too kind."
All through it all, Buck focuses on Eddie, and he tries to ignore the ball of panic that's growing and growing and growing, as Eddie calls his mom and dad, and talks to Chris, and they're discussing going to view the home together and-
"I'll be there in two days, buddy!" Eddie says to Chris, a smile wide on his face while he put the autographed picture of the Hotshots cast into a wallet to keep it safe. "I can't wait to see you; we can talk without it lagging."
Buck takes a deep breath.
"Buck's not coming, LA won't survive if we both are off work."
Buck takes the butter off the heat, starts mixing in the sugar.
"I was talking it over with Grandpa, and we can go to the aquarium while I'm there. I'll even get to cheer you on in your chess match."
Chris groans. "You don't cheer during chess matches, dad, you have to be quiet."
Eddie laughs, and Buck needs to savor that sound. Needs to bottle up the sound of his best friend, and the kid he loves to the moon and back, teasing each other because he doesn't know how long he'll have this for. "Well, okay, you'll just have to teach me what to do, Mijo. I've never been to a chess match before."
The flour comes out of the microwave and Buck mixes that in, the soothing fold-fold-fold making his raging heart beat easier to ignore.
"You've never played chess before," Chris teases.
Buck spares a glance at Eddie, and he's fondly smiling at the tablet, and he says, "Well, you'll have to teach that too. Need to understand how you're winning, kid."
Buck is trying his best to be happy for Eddie, desperately putting his issues to the side, he hasn't even mentioned Tommy with all the baking he's been doing.
Eddie, graciously, hasn't mentioned how Buck has gone back to how he was the exact week after Tommy dumped him.
Or perhaps Eddie hasn't noticed with all the preparation and the legal jargon and clearing out everything to make the house look pretty for viewings, and Buck-
Buck really wants to talk to someone.
Eddie's leaving, Bobby is busy building a house, Hen, Maddie, Chimney-
Everyone's moving forward towards something happier. And Buck's stuck trying not to tie his best friend to a city with his sad puppy dog eyes and a pout, all while missing his ex so much that focusing on Eddie leaving drowns out that pain and fills it with something different.
"Buck?"
Buck jumps, dropping his spatula into the bowl. "Huh? W-What's-"
"Chris hung up, he's got school tomorrow."
Buck picks his spatula up, continues mixing his cookie dough. It's as he folds a third time that he notices he forgot the chocolate chips.
"More cookies?"
Buck forces a smile on his face, ignores the floundering puttering in his heart that tells him he needs to call someone before this becomes unsustainable. Baking isn't distracting him, it's not-
He wants Eddie to stay, he wants Chris to come home, he wants a barbecue in Bobby's backyard with his family-
He wants to call Tommy.
"It's for the viewing tomorrow," Buck says, proud of how even his voice sounds, how it doesn't even sound like a lie.
Eddie sidles up to the counter, looking into the bowl. "You don't have to try buttering up potential buyers with sugary goods. I know you set a precedent for the first one, but I don't want you to feel like you have to."
Buck puts the bowl and spatula down and bumps his hip into Eddie's as he starts greasing up the pan. "If I sweeten them up, maybe they'll actually buy, and you can leave quicker."
The free-sounding tease is easy, it's easy to fake, it's been easy to fake since that day he picked up the tablet and saw the houses. It's been easy to fake since Tommy dumped him, and he had to crawl out of his home and go to work and look somewhat put together, so no-one was scared on their calls. It's been easy to fake since Abby left him at the airport, and with a home that wasn't quite his, and an uneasy feeling in his heart that she wasn't coming back. It's been easy to fake since he was sixteen years old, and Maddie was leaving and-
Maddie, Abby, Tommy, Eddie.
People leave, and that's okay, and it's selfish to force them to stay. No matter how much he wished they would choose to stay.
Buck scoops out a glob of dough and drops it onto his pan.
Eddie rolls his eyes. "Okay, bud, I'm gonna have a beer while you finish with...that."
Buck sets up the mixer to bake a cake after he puts the cookies in the oven.
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Buck drops Eddie off at the airport and spirals.
The goodbye wave feels robotic, despite knowing that Eddie will be back in a week, even if it's just to start packing up his life to move it hours away. His phone sits in the dock on the dash, and Buck-
Buck doesn't have anything to distract himself from the yawning emptiness inside him.
Nothing to put his mind to, nothing to focus on, just a whole lot of nothing.
The nothing that has been eating away at every positive thought and coping skill he'd put into trying to ignore how much he missed Tommy. The way Tommy would rub his arm and pull him in for a hug when he was feeling low. How Tommy would sarcastically tease him when his anxiety spiked, until Buck couldn't even remember he'd been anxious. How they could sit in silence and not have to chat, and it was just peaceful, and it put Buck at ease, and Tommy wouldn't even mention when Buck's leg started tapping, he'd just put a hand on Buck's knee and lean his weight into-
Fuck.
Tommy would have been a rock through this, platitudes about Eddie not being dead, stop panicking. "I can fly a helicopter, babe, just say the word and you can visit."
Except, Tommy isn't his rock anymore. He's a hurricane that has Buck unmoored and swirling in an abyss of panic and loneliness and, fuck, shit, fuck, Buck has to talk to someone. Or bake something. Or go to the middle of nowhere, with no reception, and scream at the sky.
Everyone's busy. Eddie's on a plane. No-one...he has-
"Buck?"
Buck jolts, staring down at the phone now in his hand, Tommy's face filling the screen, his nose scrunched and looking confused, concerned and cold all in one expression.
So closed off.
"I-I didn't mean to call," Buck whispers, his voice weak and thready even to his own ears. "Hi. Uh, I'll just, uh, hang up."
Except Buck doesn't, he stares at Tommy and feels his heart stutter.
Tommy raises an eyebrow, and Buck watches the cold melt off Tommy's face, leaving only confusion and concern.
"What's happening, Buck?"
"I...just dropped Eddie off at the airport, and I'm sitting at the drop off spot in the taxi ranks, and-"
Tommy's confusion disappears, and his eyes soften, and he's openly concerned and it's like a knife in Buck's chest.
Buck lets out a hoarse laugh. "I've held it in for weeks, not calling, and my best friend leaves and it's like I can't help it- Jesus." Buck runs a hand down his face, he feels like a mess.
"Why did you call me, Buck?"
Because it was habit for six months straight, because every time Buck's been sad since the breakup he's had to physically remove himself from his phone to stop himself from calling Tommy, because Buck just wants to have Tommy as his, and he can't seem to move on despite everyone else seeming able to.
"Everyone else...is moving forward, making families and living their lives, but I'm-"
Buck should hang up, forget about this, say 'sorry, bye asshole', and block Tommy's number once and for all.
Except-
"I'm stuck, stuck on that day in my loft, wondering what happened and how that occurred, and all I've wanted since the day it happened was to call you and fix it or-or, I don't know...I just feel so incomplete here. Unsatisfied. Nothing-nothing makes sense."
Buck rolls on.
"And Eddie told me not to call, so I didn't, except then Eddie decided he wanted to move to Texas and I couldn't be selfish and ask him to stay, so instead I've been helping him, helping him leave my life, because then at least I helped control it."
Buck chokes up.
"Because he's an adult with different priorities, and he can make his own decisions and it's my job as a friend to support him, and I guess you'd know that too if you still talked to him, or hey, maybe he would have stayed for you." He's fucking it up, finally got Tommy on the phone and rather than giving Tommy all the reasons they could work, and he should stay, he's dumping all his fears about Eddie leaving. "And I- I'm not making sense, I'm all over the place, this is not what I wanted to say at all, I had a whole speech about how I love you, and I deserved better, and-"
"Are you safe to drive?" Tommy asks, his voice cutting through Buck's monologue.
Buck bites his lip and nods his head. Of course, Tommy doesn't want to hear about his problems, they're broken up.
"Yeah, yeah, I..." Buck sniffs, wipes at his face despite it being dry, and forces a smile on his face. "I'm just a little sad, sorry for calling."
Tommy shakes his head, and he looks like he's in physical pain, and God, Buck feels like an asshole. He's so selfish, and he should have just thrown his phone out and got a new number after the breakup if he knew he was just going to trample over boundaries.
"No, don't be s- I mean, okay, okay. This sounds like- Eddie left? No, this is a conversation for in person," Tommy sounds just as confused and lost as Buck, which isn't nice, because Buck expects Tommy to be a rock, to be steady, to be- well, that went out the window the night they broke up.
"In person?" Buck wonders aloud.
Tommy hums, and his nose scrunches up, and he puts a finger to the bridge of his nose. The video feed is shaking like the phone in his hand is shaking. Buck swallows and waits for whatever emotional turmoil Tommy is experiencing to pass.
"Drive yourself to mine," Tommy orders.
Buck stares at the screen in shock. "W-What? Tommy, I- no, I-" A taxi starts honking their horn behind him.
"Mine," Tommy repeats, sure, and despite everything it makes that emptiness in Buck feel a little smaller, like Tommy is filling it with just the promise of a conversation. "Sounds like you need to get going. See you soon, Evan."
Tommy hangs up, and Buck spirals, but he starts the car anyway and drives to Tommy's with a spark of something in his chest.
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anachronismstellar Ā· 2 days ago
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May I suggest a lady beast peak lord (handles beasts of burden and livestock + whatever the fuck LQQ drags home that's still alive) for the achievement ?? Possibly with the name Wu Qingfang?
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And here we are, welcome my friend to the possession of Airplane, we can't escape him and he can't stop mixing up his peak lords, apparently DUSHSKDJSKD
And the moment I've seen your ask I fell in love with her aaaaa a woman that takes no shit from all the other lords PLUS can handle Liu-shidi nonsense? HELL YESS HERE WE GO
BTW thank you for her lovely name! :D I hope you like her as much as I enjoyed writing this!
Another thanks to everyone in this post that helped me with the name for the Long-Leg Kicking Pouch Hare creature, you guys are amazing! ā¤ļø
The peak name I've borrowed from @00janeblonde's fanfic FAQ that you can find here!
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One curious thing that might pass unnoticed by many was the proximity of An Ding peak with Ling You peak. After all, there was no logistics without the transportation, and there was no transportation without animals to pull carriages.
There was also the feeding of the entire Sect. All the dairy, the eggs, and the meat were under Ling You peak responsibility, while the logistics to who sent what fell under An Ding scope.
So Shang Qinghua walking around Ling You peak was a pretty common sight, especially when he had to bring a gift or another when one of the An Ding disciples fucked up a delivery.
It was one of those days, apparently, because Wu Qingfang had barely set foot outside her private quarters when Shang Qinghua turned up on her path, a pile of paper in one hand, a basket on the other, the suspicious smell of honey filling the air, making her stomach grumble.
"What did you do?" she didn't hesitate to pass by him. She had spent the past night organizing a hunt to find a batch of goats that had escaped their sheds after a disciple with their head on the clouds had left the latch lose, she was not in the mood for more trouble.
"Can't a Shixiong visit his favorite Shimei?" he turned on his heels to follow her, making the pressure on Wu Qingfang's head get tighter. Whatever it was, it was bad for him to bring bribes so soon in their little game.
"Oh please," she sent him a glare over her shoulder. "Everyone knows your favorite is Mu Qingfang, don't play coy with me."
"Okay, yes, he is my favorite shidi, but you are my favorite shimei!" he insisted and with quick steps they were walking shoulder to shoulder, the basket filled with sweets being swigged back and forth in front of her. "Wu-shimei please, I swear is not that bad, I just need to send a carriage to Hua Hua palace-"
"Hua Hua- Why?!" The sound of her shoes scraping the ground was too loud for the soft morning, but she couldn't help to turn around and stare at him in surprise. A tripe long like that would take weeks to prepare! "What could you possibly want with those people?!"
And she hated that it kinda worked when he blinked his big brown eyes at her, pulling back the cloth covering the basket, the sweet scent of melon making her mouth water. She squinted her eyes at him, too stubborn to let him win so quickly. Especially when the last time Shang-Shixiong had pulled a stunt like that, she had lost three good horses.
"A little bird told me that they got their hands on a very rare flower, and I need it for Shen-Shixiong-"
"Oh I see how it is," she rolled her eyes, turning her back to him again to keep walking to her office. "You fucked up and now you want my help to get back on his good graces."
"Shimei, pleaseee," he whined, pouting so hard it was a miracle his lips didn't get stuck like that. "I miss our go games and I even don't know why he's so angry at me!"
She snorted in the most unlady manner, rolling her eyes. She knew damn well what he did, in fact the entire Sect did. Or better, who he did. But if Shang-Shixiong was going to play coy, she wasn't going to be the one to burst his bubble. And with a glint in her eyes she took a sharp turn to the left, away from the main building. He wanted to pull this nonsense on her? Fine. He might as well fight for it and help her take care of a very special animal first.
They arrived at the stables after a few minutes of walking and Shang-Shixiong whining about his very hard life. Wu Qingfang ignored it all, taking the papers and basket from his hands to shove an apron on his arms, feeling a little smug to see him fumble to not make it fall on the ground.
"I'll think about it, first you have to help me with her," she said as she pointed her thumb at the last stall where a huge form laid on its side. It was one of the few stalls that had iron bars all over, looking more like a cage.
"Uh." Shang Qinghua took a cautionary step back when he noticed the huge beast behind bars, a nervous chuckle escaping his throat. "What- what is that?"
The that in question had the form of a huge hare, the size of at least two tall men when standing on its feet. It could run on his lower legs and use its upper paws to punch and attack. It was a ferocious thing with poisonous fangs and claws, with a thick fur that shined brown during spring and pure white during winter.
It was one of the most beautiful beasts Wu Qingfang had ever seen, and she wished she could hug it until it made noise.
"Oh she is a Long-Leg Kicking Pouch Hare!" she said after a quick pause to decide where put Shang-Shixiong's things, dropping it on top of a block of hay before grabbing an apron for herself. "Liu-shidi said that she attacked him on his last hunt, but she was already too hurt. So he brought her to me to see if I could help."
"I-Is it safe for her to be here?!" Shang Qinghua squeaked, hiding behind one of the empty stalls.
"Oh, dont be silly, she's sweetheart!" Wu Qingfang gushed as she opened the stall, pulling Shang-Shixiong by his wrist. "Come, she's still sleeping from last night meds, and I need to change her wrappings."
He stared at her as if she had gone mad. She didn't mind thought, she knew that the only other peak lord that shared her enthusiasm for animals was Liu-shidi.
With needles ready, she let go of Shang Qinghua to puncture the beast in the right places to keep her sleeping. After that was just a matter of checking vitals, cleaning up her wounds, and applying some salve. By the look on her belly, she might have a litter soon, so Wu Qingfang wanted to release her before she gave birth, or the little stall would be too cramped. Not to mention how protective the mother would become, too dangerous to be kept.
Surprisingly enough, when he realized the Kicking Hare wasn't going to wake up and eat him, Shang Qinghua was really helpful. He wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty, only making a funny face when the Hare's belly moved when the babies adjusted themselves.
They worked quickly, and in no time Kicking Hare was all wrapped up in clean bandages, the soft smell of salve mixing up with alcohol and wet fur. They put the aprons away, and Wu Qingfang was satisfied enough with Shang Qinghua's help to consider his request. And she was ready to get her sweets and tell him that she would help him with Shen-Shixiong bad humor when-
A loud noise of something extremely heavy hitting the ground reached them both making the stable walls tremble, followed by a grunt that Wu Qingfang would recognize anywhere.
They stepped outside to meet Liu Qingge next to a huge type of lizard, covered in dirt and blood.
Wu Qingfang didn't even blink. After Shang Qinghua, Liu Qingge was the other peak lord that would barge into Ling You peak as if it were his second house, but for entirely different reasons. Usually involving huge monsters laying dead in front of Wu Qingfang's doors, ready to be butchered and harvested. Or, like Long-Leg Kicking Pouch Hare, he would bring life beasts, creatures that gained his respect for being good fighters. And Wu Qingfang would care for each of them before setting them back to freedom.
Interestingly though, she didn't remember any other occasion when they have met each other in her peak. Which meant she had never seen them interacting outside peak meetings before. Not to say she couldn't notice how hard Liu-shidi was blushing, doing his best to fix his ponytail, while Shang-Shixiong looked at him from head to toe, his qi warming up the air around him.
Men, as subtle as a thunder hippo in a storm.
"Shidi," she stepped in front of the War God, forcing him to look at her. "What brings you here so soon?"
Having being snapped from whatever was his glaring contest with Shang-Shixiong, he went back to his practical self, hands on his back with feet parallel to his shoulders in a ready stance.
"I came here to deliver my last hunt and request Wu-shijie to lend me her tools so I can clean it up."
"Is that a Southern Fire Komodo?" Shang Qinghua approached the creature, staying a good few steps away from it just in case. Although it looked pretty dead by the pool of bright blue blood coagulating around it.
Apparently Liu-shidi was able to control himself this time, only his very visible ears turning beet red as he shuffled his feet. Still he made himself nod at Shang-Shixiong's question, then going on to explain what were his plans for the skin and the meat. It never ceased to amuse Wu Qingfang how Liu-shidi would eat everything he hunted down, at least once.
It gave Mu Qingfang several white hairs, so it made her giggle a little too much.
"- and for the bones I was thinking of using it to craft into a staff. They're very strong."
"You should give some to Wei-Shixiong, I bet he could carve a nice handle for a sword out of it."
"I hate to interrupt the flow of ideas, Shixiong, Shidi, but to make it all happen, first you have to harvest it," and she was being sincere about it, the past minutes have been fascinating to watch Shang-Shixiong get closer and closer to Liu-Shidi as the War God puffed out his chest like a proud bird showing off his catch. "Come, Shidi, I wasn't expecting you, so I have to see if Wen Rong has finished using my knives."
"I better get going then," Shang Qinghua turned to give her a little bow, batting his eyelashes at her one last time. "Will shimei consider my request?"
"I'll return your basket with my answer, Shixiong," she smiled sweetly at him, going to join Liu-shidi who was already a few steps ahead.
The sound of hissing made the three peak lords freeze, and the sound of whipping made them jump into action, hands going to their swords. But even on the brink of death, the Komodo creature was faster than lightning, using its tail to sweep at the cultivators with vengeance.
Actually, sweep at Shang Qinghua, the one close enough to be hit by it.
The following seconds seemed to pass as if they were under a slowing spell. There was a whizz on Wu Qingfang's ears as Shang Qinghua jumped on his sword to fly over the Komodo's tail. When she thought she would be able to catch her breath, Shang Qinghua grabbed the handle of his blade, twisting his body in a flurry of fabric, using his weight to stab the creature right on its belly. Blood splattered everywhere, painting yellow An Ding robes in electric blue as Shang Qinghua dragged his sword all the way to the Komodo's neck, the warm stank of viscera hanging in the air.
"Holy shit," she heard Liu-shidi mumble next to her, snapping her out of her surprise.
"Shixiong!" She screamed as she rushed towards him, almost slipping on all the blood. "Shixiong are you okay?!"
"I'm fine!" the squeak came from somewhere next to the head of the beast, so Wu Qingfang went around the mess to avoid dirtying herself as well. She found him lying on the ground, an arm covering his face while his other hand grasped firmly on his sword, the blade so deep inside the creature she could barely see the handle.
"Shidi! Go call Mu Qingfang-"
"Nooo!" he went to pull her robes, cursing as he realized that he had messed up her clothes. "Shimei, no, please, I'm fine, promise!" and to prove his point he stood up in a quick jump, giving her a twirl. "See? Nothing broken, not even a scratch! Please don't bother Mu-shidi, please?"
And once again he blinked his big brown eyes, and even though he was drenched in blood, she couldn't help but sigh.
"So uh..." Liu-shidi said after cleaning up his throat, pulling their attention to him. "Should I call Mu Qingfang or...?"
And in a snap of fingers, Shang Qinghua took over the situation, putting himself between Wu Qingfang and Liu Qingge.
"No need, no need, Liu-shidi. Why don't you go fetch Wu-shimei's head disciple to grab her knives and take care of this mess?" He said as he put his hand on Liu Qingge's lower back, gently moving him away from them. "I'm fine, Wu-shimei will let me clean up and she will keep an eye on me, won't you, shimei?"
She seriously considered shoving him back on the puddle of blood, just for putting her on the spot like this. But she apparently had a case of weak knees when Shang-Shixiong dropped his voice all honey sweet.
She couldn't let him find out or she would be in serious trouble.
"Right, please Liu-shidi, go talk to Wen Rong, he will help you. I'll take care of Shang-Shixiong in case the blood has any poison."
Shang Qinghua kept nodding his head like a silly doll but lowered his voice to mumble something on Liu Qingge's ear along the lines of "I'll teach you later." Wu Qingfang couldn't see Liu-shidi's face, but she could see the back of his neck red as peppers.
"Shixiong," she called with a wave of her hand, pausing only to get his things left in the stables to guide him towards her private quarters. On the way, she pulled a disciple to request a bath and clean clothes.
It took a few minutes to get everything ready, time that she used to examine Shang Qinghua's eyes and tongue, checking for any signs of poisoning. She found nothing, but better safe than sorry.
"You bath is ready, go," she gently shoved him to the next room. "The clothes are there as well, if you feel anything scream. Understood?"
"Yes, shimei," he said with a smile over his shoulder. Then it was a game of waiting, with Wu Qingfang pretending not to be worried sick while Shang Qinghua took his sweet time. To occupy herself, she went over her cabinets for all types of antidotes she could find, on top of requesting at least three types of tea. It wouldn't hurt to be prepared.
Honestly, she was about to bust into the room property be damned when he finally stepped out.
She had misjudged his size entirely. The robes were too small, the fabric taut over his shoulders, the tight sleeves of her peak uniform showing off strong arms capable of carrying weights upon weights all day. No wonder his sword had cut thick scaly skin like butter.
She refused to lower her gaze to his legs, forcing herself to stare at his face framed by his wavy hair. She had only seen it down at formal peak meetings, even so the strands had been pulled away from his face.
He looked younger like this. Softer.
"This Shixiong thanks his shimei for her hospitality," he said with a formal bow. "I hope you don't mind me being so forward, but I used a bit of your hair oil."
"Not- Don't worry about it," she blinked several times, trying not to think of him dressed up in her colors and with her perfume all over him. She was the Beast keeper but she wasn't a beast herself! She had self-control!! "Come, I got you some tea, and some pills for you to take, just in case."
Shang Qinghua didn't say anything, letting himself be fussed over, eyes crinkling in a poorly hidden smile. See if she gets worried about him again!
And to knock the smile off his face she decided that a little needling would do him good. "I didn't know you and Liu-shidi were intimate," she casually dropped as her form of petty revenge, doing her best to appear innocent as Shang Qinghua choked on his bitter tea.
"Who- What? No, uh, we just-"
"Shixiong," she made an effort to say it as kindly as possible, to show him she wasn't going to tease him. Much. "You are aware the entire Sect has eyes, correct?"
"O-of course I know that, what type of question-"
"So you know everyone already noticed you getting Sect Leaders left and right wrapped around your fingers. Right?"
He coughed a bit more, eyes so wild she was afraid they might pop out of his face. He opened and closed his mouth like fish, his blush making her want to squeeze his face.
She took a sip of her own tea, nothing like the nasty dirt water Shang Qinghua was being made to drink, as she considered how to break down the news to him.
Should she be the one to tell him about his reputation? Or should her just mention how the head disciples were running a ridiculously high bet on who would be the next Peak Lord to fall for Shang Qinghua charms? It was tempting to let him figure it out for himselfā€¦
Or.
Or she could get herself a little something out of the situation as well.
"Shang-Shixiong,ā€ she sighed as she put her cup down, crossing her hands over her lap as she gave him a look up and down. ā€œI know your friendship is not as deep as yours with Mu-shidi,ā€ she couldn't resist giving him a knowing look that made his blush deepen and avoid her eyes. ā€œBut I consider ourselves friends enough that I can speak plainly.ā€
ā€œ... O-Of course, shimei.ā€
ā€œGood. Now, with all due respect, for the past year or so I've seen you flirt your way to get Zhangmen-Shixiong and Shen-Shixiong into having a calm discussion without tears and blood for an hour. Itā€™s also worth mentioning how things have been less explosive on Wan Jian peak, and!ā€ She raised her voice slightly the moment he opened his mouth to protest. ā€œIā€™ve just seen you pull Liu-shidi by his waist. And he seemed to like it.ā€
He scratched the side of his face, once again looking everywhere but her eyes. She knew he wasnā€™t embarrassed, she had seen him truly embarrassed before, but she could see he didnā€™t know what to do with her knowledge of his romantic affairs.
ā€œIā€™m not scolding you, I hope you understand that,ā€ she said after a quick pause, ignoring the tug at her heart when he turned his big puppy eyes at her. ā€œIā€™m just wondering what you are trying to achieve with all thisā€¦ And if you would be interested in joining the betting poll.ā€
That made him snap his eyes back at her faster than Shen Qingqiu opening his fan to ignore Zhangmen-Shixiong. ā€œWait, thereā€™s a betting poll?ā€
ā€œOh Shixiongā€¦ā€ she tsk at his lack of foresight, shaking her head slightly. ā€œOf course thereā€™s a betting poll. This has been the most exciting thing to happen since last recruitment.ā€
He let out a small ā€œHuhā€ of surprise, crossing his arms (crossing his arms which she was not looking at, definitely not- as he bit the corner of his thumb. He got quiet for a good while, eyebrows frowning as his eyes darted side to side in the face she had seen him doing when he got caught trying to figure out big numbers.
ā€œBefore you ask, Iā€™m not going to give away my mole,ā€ she said as she popped one of the small cakes he had brought her that morning, the crunchy melon seeds mixed with honey giving her something delicious to chew on while he scrambled to figure out how all that had happened behind his back.
ā€œOkay, fair. But, Shimei, what exactly is everyone betting on?ā€
ā€œA couple of things,ā€ she took another small cake, amused as he leaned forward, as if she was about to tell him the hottest gossip he has ever heard. Technically it was true, so she couldnā€™t blame his curiosity. ā€œThereā€™s a bet about you sleeping with all the peak lords and ladies. That one is not as high as it could be because, well, itā€™s known that some peak lords and lady wouldnā€™t be interested. And then thereā€™s a second bet, involving who is the next peak lord that is going to fall for your tricks-ā€
ā€œTricks?! Iā€™m not-ā€
ā€œShh, and thereā€™s another one about when is Mu-shidi going to actually confess his love for you and stop your flirting ways-ā€
ā€œNow, hold on for a second-ā€
ā€œAnd finally thereā€™s a bet among a select group of Peak Leaders on who is going to seduce you before you seduce them.ā€
ā€œOh my Heavens. Is this Wei-Shixiong doing? It has his fingers all over it, I can feel it.ā€
ā€œI donā€™t know, Shixiong, but between the two of us, you would be the one knowing how Wei-Shixiong hands feel, I guess.ā€
ā€œShimei!ā€
She just shrugged, unbothered by his hypocritical sense of shame. ā€œDo you want to get your carriage to Hua Hua palace or not?ā€ she asked before he could start scolding her. Not that would do much, she had seen him too many times out of his mind after spending weeks without sleep to take him that seriously.
He paused, biting the corner of his lip, and if she squinted her eyes hard enough she would see his brain working the pros and cons.
ā€œOkay, what do you suggest?ā€
She clapped her hands to clean the crumbles out of her fingers, giving him a honeyed smile.
ā€œYou help win one over Wei-Shixiong and spread the rumor that we are going to spend a lot of time together. Then Wen Rong will bet on my name next round. In exchange I will get your carriage to Hua Hua Palace so you can jump back on Shen-Shixiong bed.ā€
ā€œHmmā€¦ā€ Shang Qinghua kept playing with his empty cup of tea, wobbling it left and right. During her little speech he kept stealing glances of her, head tilted to the side. She was starting to get nervous, reaching for another cake just to do something with her hands when he grabbed her by the wrist, pulling her hand closer, eating the cake from her fingers.
Her entire brain went blank and suddenly she could only smell honey, jasmine and the bitter tea from his cup, her heart stuttering to a stop.
ā€œIsnā€™t shimei curious, though?ā€ he asked against her thumb, licking the crumbs on it before kissing the palm of her hand. ā€œShimei has called it so many things, tricks, spellā€¦ Even so, I have seen shimei looking at me after my bathā€¦ā€
She should stand up and send him away, money and pettiness damned. Yes, they have been flirting for the past months, but she refused to be just another mark on his list. She shouldnā€™t be considering his shameless suggestion but a voice that sounded suspiciously like Wei-Shixiong whispered in her ear that if the rumor was to be out and about, why not have a taste of the real thing for herself? Why not enjoy the strength of his hands on her waist like Liu-shidi did just hours before, why not push him to his limits and see what he was capable of?
It was as if he was reading her mind, because Shang Qinghua wasted no time in pulling her hand closer, kissing the inside of her wrist. He kept pressing soft kisses up her arm and when the table got in the way he slid it to the side so he could pull her by her waist, moving her hair to the side so he could caress her cheek, giving her no time to think, no time to breath-
ā€œTell me, Shimei, was it jealousy in your eyes when you saw me touching Liu-Shidi? Did you want it to be you?ā€
She wanted to scream no, because she didnā€™t! She really didnā€™t!! But she couldnā€™t deny how she wished he had lowered his voice to her, making promises of later encounters.
But to admit that would be giving in too easily.
ā€œOne cannot be jealous of one that doesnā€™t belong to them, Shixiong,ā€ she made herself say instead, keeping her eyes forward to not fall for his tricks, biting the inside of her cheek to hold back a gasp when he pressed his nose against her neck.
ā€œOh, is that it? Do you want me to belong to you, Shimei?ā€ and then he dared to kiss her shoulder over her robes. The heat of his mouth hadnā€™t even touched her sensitive skin and she was already trembling, mouth dry. ā€œSo does it make you happy to see me in your colors? Or maybe is the scent of your perfume all over me that makes you shiver?ā€
Oh he was a demon. He was a demon that knew too well how to read her, how to make it impossible to not fall into temptation. She looked at him, swallowing dry at the sight of his hair curling softly around his face, still wet from his bath. And those damned soft brown eyes, staring at her as if he could see her desire written all over her soul, the most annoying smirk on his lips. She wanted to bite, she wanted to squish his face until he was pouting again, she wanted for him to pin her down, she wanted to fight him and lose-
He pounced and she let herself be caught, tangling her hands on his soft hair, pulling him closer until he was pressing her down the floor. He moved as if he needed to devour her entirely, biting and sucking the thin skin of her throat, marking her just like she wished to mark him.
ā€œS-Shixiong-ā€ she gasped, her hands going down on his back, nails catching in the folds of the fabric as she desperately tried to hang on as he bit down her clavicle hard enough to sting. He licked the bruise on her tanned skin and she melted, a sigh escaping her lips as he pushed her robes to the side, scraping his teeth over plump skin, teasing a bite that never came, both of them pausing at the loud sound of fabric being torn apart.
ā€œI think-ā€ Shang Qinghua said against her chest, voice muffled by her robes. ā€œI think I just ripped my pants.ā€
A giggle bubbled out of her lips as she realized the ridiculous situation they were both in. And it should ruin the mood, laughter filling the air instead of the previous moans, but she realized she actually liked the lightness of it. It was mostly for the bet but it was fun, especially when she noticed his warm smile as he admired her with mussed up hair and ruffled clothes.
ā€œNow, I would love to make good on my word here and now, but I believe my favorite shimei deserves a better treatment than her office floor where anyone could walk on us,ā€ he said as he took her hand again, biting the tip of her finger.
ā€œI think I agree,ā€ she answered with a gasp and a nod, carefully taking her hand away from his mouth to sit down and pull him to a sweet kiss before dragging him to her rooms, their laughter becoming moaning once more.
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ā€œYe Ling.ā€
ā€œWen Rong,ā€ she gave him a nod, not bothering to raise her eyes from her thick notebook filled with notes, not even when he set a big bag of coins next to her wet stone.
ā€œI came to make a bet.ā€
Still she didnā€™t look at him, putting her brush down to open the bag and count the money. She did raise her eyebrows at the amount, though. This might have been all his savings. Or he had a patreon.
Considering who his shizun wasā€¦
ā€œBetting on your own peak lord or lady is against the rules.ā€
ā€œWhat?! But Ming Fan made a bet on Shen-shishu three days ago!ā€
ā€œAnd then he was made to pay back all the money he won when I found out he had set Shen-shishu to have a private meeting with Shang-Shizun.ā€ She said as she pushed the money back on his bag, dangling it in front of him so he could catch it. ā€œHence why we made the rule. Don't blame me, blame Qing Jing peak for not being smart enough.ā€
Thank Heavens he didn't try to fight, grabbing his pouch and turning around to leave the small room she had been using as headquarters for her operation. More like a closet, actually, she thought as she glared at the broom resting next to her on the wall.
It was his heavy footsteps that made her look up again, frowning at the other head disciple.
ā€œShidi, rules are rules-ā€
ā€œI want to make a new bet.ā€ And she could see by his own surprised look that he was bluffing. She felt a twitch of pity for him, Wu-shishu was a scary woman, to go back to her with empty hands would be the same as asking to clean the stables for months.
ā€œI want to bet on him finding out,ā€ he kept talking and the mere thought of it sent all her hairs up. She would be in so much trouble it wasn't even funny, she would be so dead Shizun would send her to work on a faraway farm and-
ā€œDo you know something?ā€
ā€œI don't know,ā€ he crossed his arms, too smug for someone who had been just sent away with their tail between their legs. ā€œBut I need to make a bet and this is my choice. I bet that Shang-shishu will find out about the bets before next month.ā€
She wanted to say no, to send him away again, but that would be the same as calling herself a coward. She glanced at the pouch on his hand and then at him, giving her brush a good bite before sighing in defeat.
ā€œAlright, one bet in the name of Wen Rong: Shang Qinghua will find out about the betting before next month. Your bet will be added to the poll.ā€
ā€œThank you,ā€ he said as he dropped the money on her improvised desk. ā€œSee you next month, shijie!ā€ And then he walked away, closing the door behind himself.
ā€œSee you next month, shijie,ā€ she mumbled as she made a face, then showed her tongue at the door. Her anger was short lived though, the weight of his words hitting her fully.
ā€œOh God, I'm so dead.ā€ She whispered at no one, groaning as she hid her face between her hands.
Time was ticking, and now she had a month to find a way to tell her shizun about her little scheme.
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I did it!! The fic curse fought me tooth and nail but I finished!!!
And with more disciples shenanigans!!! jsbskdnsnd :D
I was so tempted to make Mobei-Jun show up behind Ye Ling and scare the shit out of her yall have no idea fjsbakdnakdn but that would be throwing another character for me to deal with, so no Mobei-Jun............ Yet
Next on the list is Divination Peak! :D I have an idea, Wikipedia links and a dream of surviving the end of the semester, so it might take a moment but I'm gonna finish this!!!
BTW, there are still two slots open for peak lords/ladies! If you want to suggest a name and a peak, please do!
And here is the masterpost of this AU
Thank you so much for giving this a read!!! It makes me so so happy to see you guys enjoying this, you have no idea <3
That's it for today folks! See you on Peak 9/12!!!
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jude-duarte-wannabe Ā· 2 days ago
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childhood sweetheart material
oh my god!!! it's finally here, i made sure to change the posting settings this time!! i know it's not a bakery request but i've been writing them and i have a bunch in my drafts, i've got my sister editing them for me and hopefully one will be out soon... but for now enjoy my lovely's <3
pairing; carlos sainz jr x childhood best friend viviana martinez [original character]
blurb; this is a list of cute things childhood friend turned husband carlos sainz jr and his childhood friend turned wife viviana martinez do in my smau series that i'm working on called since we were eighteen, this story features a original character but for your reading pleasure, i've used 'you' and 'y/n' in this little snippet <3
currently playing; everything has changed by taylor swift ft ed sheeran "cause all i know is we said, "hello" and your eyes look like comin' home, all i know is a simple name and everything has changed, all i know is you held the door, you'll be mine and i'll be yours, all i know since yesterday is everything has changed"
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from day one, you were the one;
your families have been friends for the longest time and while carlos was born a few years before you, you've been friends since you could babble at eachother
carlos can in fact still remember meeting you for the very first time, how tiny you were and his mother still has the photo of three year old carlos kissing your forehead but her personal favorite was one of you two falling asleep on eachother in the backseat of a car when she was dropping you off after a play-date
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and so the years kept passing;
as years go by, you and carlos slowly begin to drift apart pursuing different careers and life goals, you knew from a young a age that you loved carlos but didn't realize it was in the romantic way until far later in life
during your teenage years, your parents thought you two were dating and no matter how much your denied it, they never believed you but that was probably due to the platonic to you both kisses you would place on eachothers cheeks or foreheads
when you were nineteen and about to move away and not see carlos for the next four to five years, not that you knew that at the time, you'd begged him to be your first time, it was one of those cliche moments of not wanting to go to college a virgin but he turned you down, saying he didn't want to ruin what you had, what a joke that seemed like now
when you two were young, around the ages of fourteen and eleven, you joked about marrying eachother one day, you even made a contract about how if you were still single after you'd turned twenty two that you'd tie the knot with eachother but as you grew apart, that contract was long forgotten about
coming back to eachother;
you found eachother again at a family reunion, you'd arrived early and got talking with his mother, catching up about life when she brought out old photo albums and low and behold at the back of the album was a paper or contract that you'd long forgotten had existed
you'd been sipping a drink in the garden when you heard the familiar voice, you'd gotten to talking when the topic of relationships came up and you discovered the both of you were single
you joked about tying the knot but he joked back about taking him to dinner first, which you did for giggles but you just fell in love with talking to eachother and began to meet up more often which eventually led to confessed feelings that had been hidden for too long, this left the rest as history
telling your families;
you were both nervous to say the least, your parents had been friends since they themselves were children, little did either of you know both of your sisters had already started to notice the change between you, the little stares and stolen glances but they had noticed it too late.. about three years too late in fact
the two of you had been planning to tell them sooner but you didn't want to give them false hope in case you broke up but you began to like the privacy and how it was just the two of you and before you knew, the two of you were approaching your three year anniversary
it was actually at your anniversary dinner that carlos proposed, you had both just stepped off a twelve hour flight and decided that instead of going out you'd get pizza
carlos thought there would be no better time than when you both sat on the couch eating pizza in comfy clothes to propose, you however almost lost it, you knew your answer was yes but instead of saying the first words out of your mouth were "you let me do this sweatpants" [if you've seen this video, i love you]
it was a week later at the traditional joint family dinner when everyone found out, your younger sister basically screaming her head off when she saw the ring on your finger as you reached for your wine glass
"what is that!" she squealed to which you winced in return and carlos chuckled, your mother looked betrayed as she too just now noticed the ring adorning your finger "when did that happen, i didn't even know you were seeing someone" she asked flabbergasted.
"does this mean you and carlos aren't together" your youngest sister had asked, she was only ten but loved carlos so much, you and carlos shared a knowing look before he shrugged his shoulders and leaned over to kiss you... that set off a frenzy among your family members
when it comes to work;
you work as an actress in horror / thriller films but you absolutely hate being scared, your the biggest wuss carlos knows but his favorite thing about your job is that he has a video on his phone of when one of your cast-mates scared the shit out of you and you screamed like the scream queen that you are
you often come home from set covered in fake blood to which carlos can't help but panic every time thinking your injured before he catches his breath and then helps you wipe it all off but not without you covering him in fake blood first
carlos quite often comes to your photo-shoots and one time the photographer wasn't happy with how the photos were working out, said that their was no real chemistry between you and the male model you had been working with and so he called a break during which you hung out with carlos, sitting in his lap and just enjoying eachothers company when the photographer caught sight of you both and it was like a light bulb went off in his head, that was the birth of the photo you had forever pinned to your instagram account
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carlos always insisted on watching your movies, no matter how often you told him he didn't need to you would still come home to find him curled up on the couch with pinon as he pointed and mumbled "there's our girl" in his rough tired voice
your not afraid to show your support to carlos at his races either, attending as a long lost but now returned childhood friend at first but then eventually as his girlfriend and then wife but nobody knew that
while lando was basically carlos's best friend, to you he was your paddock child and you never let him forget it either
one of carlos's favorite things about your job was getting to see you in the gorgeous red carpet dresses, you would always show him and if he happened to be off racing, you'd facetime him instead, he loved being able to zip them up and feel your warm skin as he did it, his favorite dress was this one:
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you were honestly carlos's biggest fan and without both his and his fans knowledge, you'd started an account on instagram where you posted the most outrageous things about him like this: which is one of your more tame posts btw
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whenever carlos wins a race, gets on the podium or just no matter what place he gets, your wrapping your arms around him as soon as you can and whispering in his ear "i'm so proud of you mi sol"
kisses + cuddles;
there's different kinds of cuddles when it comes to yours and carlos's relationship, these include;
straddled cuddles were your sitting in his lap and wrapped around him, there is nothing sexual about it, just the two of you enjoying eachothers company
hugs from behind no matter where you are, in the motor-home or even the supermarket, carlos just likes to be holding you
and your personal favorite is when he's so exhausted and turns into the little spoon
and finally there's just this;
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and then there's all the different kinds of kisses you two share
there's shoulder kisses most of which occur when carlos is hugging you from behind but they also happen in the early morning when carlos is awake and your still asleep but he just feels the need to kiss you in some way
thigh kisses, he loves to kiss your thighs and not just in the sexual way which he does indeed enjoy giving you but it also happens when he's laying in your hold with his head half in your lap and half resting on your legs
then there's the tippy toe kisses, the height difference between you and carlos was adorable but you often have to either stand on your tip toes or wear heels in order just to kiss him
then there's the kisses that you place all over his face after race cause no matter what place he comes, your always so happy for him and just need him to know how much you love him
then there's the kisses you have to tug at his shirt in order to give to him
there's the one where your kissing in bed, not in a sexual way but the 'i've missed you' loving way that has you rolling around and giggling, never wanting the kisses to end
and finally there's the kisses that both of you moaning in-between, it's these ones that normally led to your sexual encounters with eachother
touches and intimate moments;
you two have a habit of one of you two laying in bed, watching the other change in the morning or after a shower, you once said you trusted no one like how you trusted carlos and that's why you let him watch you change
then there's the times when either of you come home either from work or a race, so you sit behind eachother and gently massage the others shoulders
if your ever in the way which carlos says that you never are, he'll hook his fingers into your belt loops and gently scoot you out the way
carlos is the kind of boyfriend where if your too tired to move at the end of the day or after an event, he'll sit and gently wash your makeup from your face while your falling asleep
during the races that happen in colder countries, your often caught on camera pulling carlos close to hug him in order to warm up
your also often caught on camera walking through the paddock together with carlos's hand tucked into the back pocket of your jeans if you happen to be wearing them
and then one of your favorite things about your relationship was taking baths with carlos after a long day, feeling his body pressing against your own just brought you a sense of comfort and peace
dates [of sorts];
one of your favorite dates or even just times that you spend together is having pancake wars; where you two always try to one up eachother with your pancake recipes
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whenever you guys go out for dinner, carlos always makes sure to give you the first bite of his food just in case you want to switch meals like you sometimes did
you would also often bring him lunch and end half the time end up staying so that you could eat together
he'll also sit and read you poetry late at night from your favorite poetry books
whenever you guys stay home and have date night in, carlos will often hover over your shoulder and wait to taste test the meal your cooking
then there are the museum dates you guys go on, art museums in particular have always been a part of your love for italian and spanish culture, a fan once took a photo of you and carlos in a museum where he was holding you up so that you could take photos of some of your favorite works of art
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and finally and personally carlos's favorite was whenever you two went out for gelato, carlos loved the stuff and you loved taking photos of him
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the little things;
just a list of all the little things that you and carlos do slash remember about eachother
your carlos's lock screen and he's yours
he wears your hair ties on his wrist and carries period products in his travel bag just in case you need them in an emergency
he always messages you when your filming to make sure that you've been eating and drinking
the two of you know eachothers routines off by heart, like when he comes home from a morning run, you'll have the shower running and waiting for him
you have a love of classic literature and you often come home to find that he's deep cleaned your bookshelves
you take care of him when he's sick
he'd been whimpering and complaining of a sore throat all day, after a while you'd had enough so you decided to call his mother and ask what she once did when he was sick as a child, when you brought carlos a mug of manzanilla or homemade chamomile tea explaining you'd gotten the recipe from his mother, carlos knew right then and there that he was going to marry you
he once gifted you a stuffed bear and a bottle of his cologne for your birthday so that you had something to cuddle when he was gone and the cologne was for when you missed his smell.. he had to comfort you when you started crying
he loves knowing that you wear his shirts to bed, reminds him that your his
and finally with all the button ups that carlos wears, you often find yourself sewing buttons back onto them, carlos once found you on the couch furiously sewing buttons back onto around ten or so shirts that you'd discovered while doing the washing
no one touches the hair except for you;
when your bored, you often end up begging carlos to let you braid his hair... it's always a yes because ever since childhood, he could never say no to you
you also love to laugh at how messy and fluffed up his hair gets in the morning, the first time you'd seen it you burst out laughing which caused him to blush
down and dirty;
while not going to into detail, here's a list of some of the things you and carlos do in bed
carlos loves eating you out, as mentioned beforehand when discussing his love for giving you thigh kisses
another obvious one was the fact that carlos loved having his pulled during sex
then there's the guided grinding, where his hands gripped at your hips while grinding you down against him
carlos's favorite position to take you in is doggy and no, i personally think there's no explanation needed
carlos has a thing for choking too, you in fact introduced him to it
and finally while it not's something you explore very regularly, you also share a spitting kink
the wedding;
it's been described by friends and family as the most beautiful wedding they'd ever attended, there are photos in the wedding album of you and carlos shoving cake in eachothers faces and instead of a three course meal, you both served pizza at your wedding instead
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nicknames;
your nicknames for carlos include; mi sol [my sun] mi vida [my life] papi and mi amor [my love]
carlos called you his wife all the time, including long before you two were married
his nicknames for you include; my wife, mi vida, mi amor and corazĆ³n [heart]
aesthetic playlist;
a list of songs that describe you, carlos and your relationship
young and beautiful by lana del ray
boyfriend by ariana grande ft social house
just friends by why don't we
we can't be friends [wait for your love] by ariana grande
never be the same by camila cabello
lay all your love on me by abba
senorita by shawn mendes ft camila cabello
older by isabel larosa
money money money by abba
too sweet by hozier
everything has changed by taylor swift ft ed sheeran [taylor's version]
teenager in love by madison beer
me gustas tu by manu chao
more songs like this can be found on their official playlist
and finally;
this is just how i picture you'd reveal your relationship to the public
movies.with.y/n
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movies.with.y/n; my heart always knew it'd be you @ carlossainz55
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bunni-v1 Ā· 2 days ago
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hi! congratulations on 500 followers! could you make the full nsfw alphabet list with Idia please? (sorry for the bad English)
šŸ“I POSTED!!! I've had this sitting in the drafts for a week and I finally decided to post it (YAY!!!). I've also got Jade's qued up for later today, and I'll be working on Azul and Floyds in my free time (when I get free time that is). Sorry I took so long to post, life has been tough on me and I just didn't have the tools to deal with it. I'll be back and posting irregularly until December when I can actually take time and write again.
Idia NSFW Alphabet!
A = Aftercare: Idia Shroud is the WORST at aftercare, and I say this with so much love and kindness to the walking punching bag that calls himself a man. Genuinely though, sex overstimulates him so badly, so he cannot handle anything after the fact. Heā€™s the kind to roll over off you (more like slide you off him) and fall asleep immediately. Of course, he mumbles out something about it feeling good and all that stuff, but 9 times out of 10 heā€™s out like a light.
B = Body part: He is a thigh man. He doesnā€™t care if it's thick and meaty, he just wants to rest his head on it. Maybe give it a nibble, if youā€™d let him of course (consent is key, even for a dirty Otaku like him). For himā€¦ he doesnā€™t like most things about himself, but if you seem to like something about him a lot, he grows to like it too. So if you like his hair, itā€™s probably his hair, if you like his lips or teeth itā€™s them. (What can I say, heā€™s weak for you).
C = Cum: SALTYYYYY! He doesnā€™t take care of himself what did you expect. Itā€™s unpleasant to taste, and thereā€™s A LOT of it to taste. Itā€™s a pretty thick consistency and really sticky, fun to play with and watch dribble down your stomach and face.Ā 
D = Dirty secret: He wants you to peg him. I wouldnā€™t say thatā€™s much of a secret, but he thinks it is.Ā 
E = Experience: NONE. Zip, zero, zilch. I make fun of Malleus for being a Virgin, but IDIA IS A VIRGIN. Heā€™ll blush to hold your hand, itā€™s that bad. However, he does watch a LOT of Porn (Hentai specifically), so he hasā€¦ an idea of what to do. Heā€™s really nervous first time around, but once he gets comfortable with you heā€™s pretty good, just a little unrealistic in his expectations sometimes.
F = Favorite position: Doggy! Especially if youā€™re wearing cute little puppy or kitty ears! He likes watching the way your back arches, and heā€™s a big fan of pulling your hair or squeezing your hips. Other than that, he loves face-sitting. Surrounded by your thighs, oh thatā€™s a good death for Idia Shroud.
G = Goofy: Initially, he is entirely on accident. He wants to be serious and cool about it, but heā€™s like a blushing schoolgirl and making a million mistakes. His line delivery is soā€¦ cringe and embarrassing you canā€™t help but laugh. It humiliates him, but eventually, he learns to just embrace it, and he becomes pretty goofy. He loves cracking jokes just to see you smile, cause the one thing he loves more than your thighs has to be your pretty little smile.
H = Hair: I know itā€™s blue flames too, I just know it. That shit is not tamed either. Like he trims, but honestly itā€™s hard to control something that's constantly shifting and changing. And, before you ask, yes it does flare up with his emotions like his hair does too.Ā 
I = Intimacy: Dependsā€¦ Idia isnā€™t someone I would ever describe as romantic, but he is a sweetie. He likes it hard and rough so itā€™s hard to say itā€™s very romantic, but he does like you close and he loves looking at you. You catch him smiling down at you like youā€™re some kind of goddess sometimes. You wonā€™t catch him saying cheesy lines like how much he loves you or how pretty you are (cause it will actually kill him if he does).
J = Jack off: Mastrubating champ of NRC. Heā€™s alone in his room 90% of the time with unlimited access to the internet and is also an Otaku. Sorry if you disagree, but youā€™re wrong. I know he gets off at least once a day, more if he has the time.Ā 
K = Kink: Another biter, he just loves marking you up and sending you off with a pretty bruise for everyone to see. Heā€™s a sadomasochist too, depending on whose topping. He wants you to push him around and hit him, make him feel helpless, itā€™s his favorite thing. Also into pet play, cosplay, roleplaying, andā€¦ any kind of play honestly. The weirder the better for him.
L = Location: His room and his room alone. Maybe yours, but he does not trust anyone in your dorm to respect your privacy. Besides, if heā€™s in his room he knows where everything is, and he can ensure no one will be getting in and seeing you that way.
M = Motivation: Most things, honestly. Be nice to him? Heā€™s hard. Be mean to him? Heā€™s hard. Beat him in his favorite game and act all smug (he let you win)? Heā€™s hard. Lose and pout about it? Heā€™s hard. Heā€™s a sensitive guy, okay, and he thinks everything you do is super hot. Not his fault.
N = No: Share or let someone watch. Absolute nos from him. The idea of sharing you with someone and you like them more? Hah, heā€™d kill himself. Heā€™s also not a fan of anyone seeing either of you in such a compromising position. Heā€™s too nervous and possessive to let that out of the privacy of his room. Also, this might be controversial, but I canā€™t see him being into any kind of sibling shit. Too weird for him, heā€™d never want to think of his precious little brother like that, so why would he want to think of you like that?
O = Oral: He prefers receiving because watching the way you tease him with your sultry gaze as he sinks impossibly further down your throat isā€¦ heavenly. Though he isnā€™t bad at giving either. His tongue is long and boy can that thing move, it can reach places you didnā€™t even know were possible. Plus his teeth nipping at your most sensitive areas? Praise the seven, thatā€™s good shit.
P = Pace: Fast and rough. He likes to just go at it, and he doesnā€™t like to stop for anything. Prepare to be pounded into next week with no stops!
Q = Quickie: He likes them, and theyā€™re pretty common, but theyā€™re not his favorite. When he has sex, he likes going for more than one round, and the whole point of quickies is that theyā€™re quick so he doesnā€™t prefer them.
R = Risk: Yeah, heā€™s game to try some more risky things, but heā€™ll back out so fast if heā€™s uncomfortable for even a second. There are some things he wouldnā€™t consider, like bringing it out of his room. Heā€™s a big fan of risky texts though. Like, a video of you fucking yourself in the bathroom while heā€™s in a meeting with the other housewardens? No oneā€™s gonna know if he takes care of himself quickly.Ā 
S = Stamina: He goes for multiple fast and quick rounds. He can usually do about four of them before heā€™s done for the night, but heā€™s willing to keep going if he doesnā€™t satisfy your needs along with his (sometimes).
T = Toys: He has a collection, actually, of really wild shit. Tentacles, ā€˜alienā€™ dicks, and even the infamous horse cock. He likes to put a bullet in you and control it from his room, watching you struggle to talk to your friends on the cameras heā€™s definitely allowed to have access to.Ā 
U = Unfair: He likes to tease, but he forgets to sometimes lol. He gets so caught up in his own pleasure that, occasionally, heā€™ll just forget he wanted to tease you and make you all sensitive and whiny. He also likes to be teased, so please feel free to torture him when youā€™re topping <3
V = Volume: He tries very hard to be quiet, but bless his soul he is not. Heā€™s so whiny and whimpery and pathetic, itā€™s very cute. He wants you to make as much noise as possible so that he can hide his shame, but heā€™ll still cry into your ear since he canā€™t contain himself.
W = Wild card: He sometimes prints out the pictures you send to him (with permission) and keeps them in his desk. Thereā€™s no real reason why, because he has all of them digitally, but something about having physical pictures is more thrilling to him.
X = X-ray: Hehehe, oh Idia. It is long and it is thick, bless his dadā€™s genetics. Iā€™m talking like almost seven inches big, likeā€¦ heā€™s big. Itā€™s veiny, with one really prominent one on the top that runs from the base to just below his tip. Which, by the way, is blue like his lips.Ā 
Y = Yearning: High, if that wasnā€™t made obvious before. He craves sex a lot, and it only seems to get worse after he gets with you. Youā€™re just so pretty and perfect he canā€™t help it <3Z = Zzz: I said it at the start, but itā€™s near immediate. He gets tired easily after all that physical exertion, he just wants to nap and cuddle, you can clean up in the morning. Let him hold you :(
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His family owned the arsenic mine and he divested his interest in it eventually, though of course profiting off of it was certainly a hypocrisy he engaged in for several years even after becoming a socialist. I can't really ask much more than he should have done it sooner, since he could hardly decide how his father had made his fortune. I agree that his continued denial of arsenic poisoning was insane, but his factory did stop using arsenic in 1879, 6 years before he send that letter. And he didn't use the other poisonous dyes that were used frequently at the time. I'm sure his position on arsenic specifically was influenced by his family's fortune coming from arsenic mine and the need to be defensive about it. My point was rather that there has been no debate at all past many years weather viscose method is dangerous to workers or not and still it is used, even though the owners know and believe it's dangerous, which clearly he wouldn't have approved of. Overall his factory was reported to have good working conditions, much better than what was typical at the time.
I know he was a Victorian man and while I fully admit I very much enjoy his writing and work, I'm not hero worshiping him. I do have many criticisms for him, but surviving under capitalism in a way where he tries to make some positive impact is not one of them. I know every write up on him loves to paint him doing business as a hypocrisy and a point of criticism, but I find that very silly. He never became rich with his business, though it did most of the time bring him enough money to live a comfortable life (though there were times during which the business was not as great and he lived a less middle class life), because he despised commerce and did it enough in order to do arts in his own terms and survive. This whole criticism feels so much like that meme "you criticize society yet you live in society, curious, I'm very smart".
I would much rather criticize him for his racist attitudes. Even though he was anti-colonialist and opposed the British Empire and he didn't believe in inherent biological racial qualities, he did accept the premise that there were distinctions between races, he just thought those were caused by the living conditions of different peoples both environmental and the material conditions forced upon them. It's still racist. He was also clearly ignorant about many different cultures, especially non-white ones, and did sometimes engage in cultural supremacy. He also was part of feminist causes, but he very much did uphold very binary gender roles evident in the way he wrote about men and women, even as in some ways he tried to oppose them.
Edit: I took this comment in a way it wasn't intended, understanding now better the point, I can agree that it would have been better if I had brought up some of those valid criticisms too in the original post. For context, here's the additional exchange we had!
The Morrisian case against fast fashion
Today I discovered that H&M made a William Morris collection some years ago. The heath death of the universe can't come quickly enough. We can stop now. Satire is dead and we killed her.
It's not just the whole concept of H&M using William Morris' designs for their fast fashion which is insanity inducing, but also the critical response it garnered. Like sure, people did realize this is insane and there was a lot of think pieces about it at the time, but I read several of them and they all seem to still miss the point in spectacular way.
The basic premise of these think pieces go along the lines of: "Would William Morris spin in his grave with a speed of light because of the H&M collection of his designs? A difficult question indeed. William Morris was a complicated man. He wanted art to be affordable to everyone. Isn't H&M affordable? That kinda fits. Though probably he would have some concerns about H&M's practices."
On the surface - yes - but like in reality - fuck no. There's no nuance in this particular issue. He talked about many times what he though of the H&Ms of his time, the retailers selling poor quality industrially produced "fashionable" bullshit. We know exactly what he would have thought of H&M. Here's couple of quotes from his 1884 lecture "Art and Socialism", which makes it very clear.
"It would be an instructive day's work for any one of us who is strong enough to walk through two or three of the principal streets of London on a week-day, and take accurate note of everything in the shop windows which is embarrassing or superfluous to the daily life of a serious man. Nay, the most of these things no one, serious or unserious, wants at all; only a foolish habit makes even the lightest-minded of us suppose that he wants them, and to many people even of those who buy them they are obvious encumbrances to real work, thought and pleasure. But I beg you to think of the enormous mass of men who are occupied with this miserable trumpery, from the engineers who have had to make the machines for making them, down to the hapless clerks who sit day-long year after year in the horrible dens wherein the wholesale exchange of them is transacted, and the shopmen, who not daring to call their souls their own, retail them amidst numberless insults which they must not resent, to the idle public which doesn't want them but buys them to be bored by them and sick to death of them."
He is describing the birth of consumerism, which was taking form during his lifetime in the late Victorian Era, which fast fashion is the extreme logical conclusion of, and he fucking hated it. He specifically railed against endless consumerist products, which H&M is the perfect representation of. It was definitely not the art and beauty he believed everyone required and deserved. He makes the distinction often.
"Now if we are to have popular Art, or indeed Art of any kind, we must at once and for all be done with this luxury; it is the supplanter, the changeling of Art; so much so that by those who know of nothing better it has even been taken for Art, the divine solace of human labour, the romance of each day's hard practice of the difficult art of living."
"And here furthermore is at least a little sign whereby to distinguish between a rag of fashion and a work of Art: whereas the toys of fashion when the first gloss is worn off them do become obviously worthless even to the frivolousā€”a work of Art, be it ever so humble, is long lived; we never tire of it; as long as a scrap hangs together it is valuable and instructive to each new generation. All works of Art in short have the property of becoming venerable amidst decay: and reason good, for from the first there was a soul in them, the thought of man, which will be visible in them so long as the body exists in which they were implanted."
When he thought of popular Art he thought of the craftsmanship of the common people. The art people have made from useful everyday objects with skillful handicrafts. This is what he means by "divine solace of human labour". It's not reverence of Puritanical work ethic, on the contrary, it's the reverence of creation, of the earnest joy people feel when they get to express themselves through their creative pursuits. He certainly didn't believe in work for work's sake, work needed to be worthwhile and enjoyable. He summarized his own position on what labour should be thusly:
"It is right and necessary that all men should have work to do which shall be worth doing, and be of itself pleasant to do; and which should he done under such conditions as would make it neither over-wearisome nor over-anxious."
He urged his middle class audience to reject consumerism (the lecture was for a very much middle class atheist society):
"For I say again that in buying these things: 'Tis the lives of men you buy! Will you from mere folly and thoughtlessness make yourselves partakers of the guilt of those who compel their fellow men to labour uselessly?"
I think it's glaringly obvious H&M and fast fashion in general is what he would consider luxury. Rags of fashion that are just churned out and discarded without thought and produced by compelling people to labour uselessly. It's not popular art that's made by workers and craftsmen, who are able to express themselves through it. There's no agency for the abused workers in H&M's sweatshops, they are not expressing their joy of creation, they are simply labouring uselessly.
Morris didn't shame workers for buying affortable things even if they weren't Art with big A, because that's the problem he despised the whole economic system for, for taking away the popular Art from people, making it inaccessible, and selling back mass produced products with very little practical or aesthetic value. So I don't think he would have problem with people who can only afford fast fashion today. They are the victims of capitalism too, because Art has been taken away from them. But the idea that some of these think pieces had that perhaps the H&M's Morris collection can be good actually if you squint, that H&M has the capacity to bring the art and beauty Morris advocated for for the people, is level of stupidity that's hard to express in words.
Morris didn't believe anything made with exploited labour could be truly beautiful, truly art. In his 1879 lecture "The Art of the People" he put it like this:
"That thing which I understand by real art is the expression by man of his pleasure in labour."
The way I understand this, is that art is communication. Through it we communicate feelings, ideas and thoughts, that is it's purpose. So for that communication to work, for it to be imbued with message, the person making it needs to feel passion and love for it's creation. How can there be love and passion if the hands making the garment belong to a tired exploited worker who has no egency what so ever in their work and can only think about survival to the next day?
Beyond the fundamental exploitativeness of H&M and fast fashion, this collection would still get zero points on aesthetic values from Morris even with his own designs. Because the work itself was such an important part of art for Morris, good design was nothing without good craftsmanship. Good design in his mind was always relative and dependent on it's purpose.
"For everything made by manā€™s hands has a form, which must be either beautiful or ugly; beautiful if it is in accord with Nature, and helps her; ugly if it is discordant with Nature, and thwarts her; it cannot be indifferent." (The Lesser Arts, 1877)
Here when he says nature, he means the nature of the thing that is made - basically it's purpose and function - and the nature of the materials it's made from. Basically, the design must always be made to bring out the function of the art and the qualities of the material it's made from, not fight against them. This is because he believed handicrafts were uniquely suitable for expressing the love of creation, therefore superior labour, and to really bring out the qualities of the craftsmanship and enjoy the creative process, the design should be suitable for that craft. The other side, which was the joy of using and experiencing art, required the craft to be selected for the suitable purpose. Using poorly functioning furniture for example is not very enjoyable, nor is using clothing that's made from materials that are not suitable for the climactic conditions it's supposed to be used in.
H&M of course utterly fails in this. They use Morris' designs in fully unsuitable ways. They print patterns made for example for wall papers on poor quality fabrics with synthetics dyes they weren't made for. This line from one blog post I came across really got me: "Therefore, without cheapening the artistic value of Morrisā€™ designs, H&Mā€™s collection offers an unparalleled potential for accessibility to them." No. Fuck no. They do in fact cheapen Morris' designs in every single way possible. Literally this is atrocious.
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Despite the popular depiction, Morris wasn't in fact against industrial machinery or industrial art even, or at least he wasn't once his views on art and politics matured. He did think technology was useful, but he thought the people should use industrial methods for the benefit of all, not be enslaved by the industrial machine.
"I have spoken of machinery being used freely for releasing people from the more mechanical and repulsive part of necessary labour; and I know that to some cultivated people, people of the artistic turn of mind, machinery is particularly distasteful, and they will be apt to say you will never get your surroundings pleasant so long as you are surrounded by machinery. I don't quite admit that; it is the allowing machines to be our masters and not our servants that so injures the beauty of life nowadays. In other words, it is the token of the terrible crime we have fallen into of using our control of the powers of Nature for the purpose of enslaving people, we care less meantime of how much happiness we rob their lives of." ("How we live and how we might live", 1887)
However, he thought that the designer should approach it the way they approached any craft, by designing for the strengths of the machine work.
"But if you have to design for machine-work, at least let your design show clearly what it is. Make it mechanical with a vengeance, at the same time as simple at possible. Don't try, for instance, to make a printed plate look like a hand-painted one: make it something which no one would try to do if he were painting by hand..." ("Art and the Beauty of the Earth", 1881)
He did use some machinery for fabric and wall paper printing, but he was very intentional about their use. Still his designs weren't made for the type of methods these modern H&M machinery uses and he did for example use natural dyes. Particularly insulting is that some of the H&M clothes are made from viscose, rayon made with viscose method. Viscose method is extremely toxic and is known to cause long term health consequences for the workers and the people in surrounding areas. This has been well proven knowledge for ages. William Morris' wall paper factory in the beginning used the typical method used at the time which involved arsenic, but once he learned this could pose risks for the workers, he changed the method. Many of the new synthetic dyes were toxic at the time, which is the major reason he so favoured natural dyes, known to not cause health issues for workers or pollute the environment.
The question many of these think pieces about the H&M Morris collection posed was, would Morris disapprove and should we care? The first part of that is very easy to answer. Yes. Of course Morris would disapprove. He is currently powering the whole of British isles with purely the kinetic energy his grave-spinning produces. Should we care though? If you care about Morris' art, if you want to see more of that kind of art in this world, you should care. Morris' art is not about the superficial qualities. Copying his designs and aesthetics and styles, will only lead to hollow imitations, that are exactly what he described the rags of fashion to be; as the shininess of novelty wears off they will reveal themselves to be soulless, useless and utterly empty. This collection is just that. To see more of the kind of art that makes you feel like his art makes you feel, not just something that reminds you of that feeling, you should focus more on the way the art is made and less on the specific aesthetics. If his vision of labour and art was realised, all art produced of course wouldn't be loved by every person, but all of it would be loved by someone, even if that someone was just the maker. And that would be more worthwhile than every single rag of fast fashion.
I will stop William-Morris-posting now and return to my thesis.
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