#but in my tags i'm brewing you a large pot of tea

[laziestgirlintown]

[estoricwaterlane]

Can't say : Chapter 1

character: Damian Wayne

fandom: DC

pairing: Damian Wayne xFem!Reader

tags: fluff,romance,slowburn,angst, unrequited love, childhood sweethearts

warning: its a bit suggestive not that much though lol

a/n: none

Damian stood outside his father's home, enjoying the fresh air. It was a crisp night, but he had donned a jacket to ward off the chill. As he gazed out over the peaceful estate grounds, he saw a woman in a large overcoat approaching.

She waved eagerly at him, and his brow creased with confusion. She clearly wasn't a part of his father's private army, or any of his associates that he knew.

Damian scowled as the woman continued to approach, now hopping up the front steps.

“Mr. Al Ghul what a surprise!” The woman's smile didn't falter as she held out her hand for Damian to shake. But she pulled his arm and guided him into a hug.

His shoulders stiffened , his arms went limp by his sides, and he began backing away to the door"What do you want ?" He demanded, trying not to sound too gruff.

“Well, we haven't had a chance to catch up in quite some time. How have you been?” She pulled back, and peered at him expectantly. “It seems like you've become quite handsome since I last saw you.” Damian couldn't help it, he smirked.

“Well ever since you got your boyfriend , there's really no reason for us to be friends.”

She pursed her lips and looked away, clearly unhappy with the line.

“Please, I just want to talk about old times.” Her voice sounded slightly hollow, and she dropped her eyes to the floor.

She nudged his shoulder with her own, and his nose wrinkled.

"I'll tell you what - how about I bring you a special cup of tea tonight? A little to apologize?”

His nostrils flared as he backed up towards the street, forcing himself not to run. There was something almost nauseating about her; her perfume, the way she cooed.

"I'm not interested," he scoffed.

"You sure? Not even the famous mint tea from my family's estate? It's said to ease sore muscles and improve sleep," she offered.

His brow twitched. Damian was quite the tea aficionado. He always looked forward to his father's expertly-brewed leaves and exotic blends. Perhaps a sip wouldn't hurt, just to appease her. Besides, this entire interaction seemed a bit contrived; after all, why would she be here?

"Go on. Try some! Maybe it will loosen that tight spot you've got in your throat. The one that's preventing you from saying more than a few words at a time," she jested.

Her teeth gleamed behind dark red lipstick, and he took an involuntary step back.

"Very well. You've piqued my curiosity. Bring the tea by," he conceded.

Her lips curled into a triumphant smile. "Yay! I'll bring it right to your doorstep."

"One more thing," Damian said, before turning back toward the mansion.

"What's that?" She called after him.

"Bring yourself along too." His reply was cut short when the door slammed shut in her face.

His feelings for her just couldn’t go away. Ever since she met that sleazebag she calls her ‘boyfriend’ he couldn’t get her out of his head. He could only think about the moment when he finally has her. I mean he knew she was a bit slow, but he didn’t think she’d be so oblivious to not recognize his feelings for her. His childhood best friend.

She arrived promptly the next day with two cups and a small basket filled with a variety of teas and infused waters.

"Here you are!" she exclaimed, handing the tin to Damian. "Sorry it took me a while. I had to dig up some of the old estate's recipes. Do you prefer it hot or iced?"

"I prefer it steeped correctly and served in a proper teacup," he muttered.

"Okay, Mister Prissypants." She began unloading the assortment of pots and jars, shaking her head with amusement.

She settled into the seat across from him, her feet tapping in time with the clock on the wall. She was a whirlwind, flitting around his immaculately decorated living room as if she owned the place.

Damian smirked when her fingers caressed a particularly rare and valuable vase.

He found himself wondering about her personal life, but decided to keep those thoughts to himself. Her looks alone were enough to fuel a thousand fantasies.

“So, what do you think so far?" She poured the rich, golden liquid into his mug, and his nostrils flared with the fragrant, slightly sweet scent.

"It's acceptable," he conceded.

She only raised an eyebrow. "You've got quite the poker face, Damian.”

He snorted. "Pardon me?"

"Like, your expression. You're a total brick wall," she explained.

He stared at her for a moment. She was babbling nonsense. She had nothing on his mastery of deception and camouflage.

But he couldn't help but admit that there was something about her. Something that made him want to give her the time of day, even though she had arrived like an overly friendly tornado.

"There must be a reason you're going to great lengths to earn my attention," Damian said, taking a sip from his cup.

"A bit presumptuous, no?" he remarked.

Her eyes twinkled. "Says the one who demanded my presence for his tea tasting."

He grunted, unable to argue her point. She had a knack for being incredibly bold and direct. It was unnerving but refreshing.

She swished the hot drink in her cup, biting her bottom lip.

"Have you ever tried getting out more?" she asked tentatively.

"I do get out," he snapped. "I train daily, and I also maintain this vast and complex garden."

She sighed. "I meant, socially, Damian. Like, interacting with other people. We're having a party tonight at the estate. Why don't you come over?"

Damian scoffed. "No thank you."

She pouted. "Don't you miss being around people your own age? Like, talking, laughing, and doing things together?"

"Nope," Damian answered.

She glared at him. "Then maybe you can help me pick some fresh flowers for tonight's festivities. I know you're probably itching to get back to work, but I think you'd enjoy it."

Damian narrowed his eyes. "Why should I waste my free time picking weeds in the dead of winter?"

He found himself intrigued by her persistence and curiosity. In his isolation, he had grown accustomed to the quiet. But now, there was an opportunity to be heard.

So he followed her to the sprawling estate gardens, which he tended with care and pride.

As they strolled the pristine pathways and trimmed bushes, he saw how her face lit up with wonder. "This place is a dream," she said, inhaling the fragrant air.

"Thank you," he replied.

"Well, isn't this a surprise. You can actually say something that doesn't involve insulting my hospitality," she teased.

He shook his head. "Tsk. Your ego is the size of your ridiculous overcoat," Damian retorted.

She threw her head back and laughed, the sound filling the empty space between them. Damian's mouth twitched as if wanting to join her.

"Can I tell you a secret?" she whispered conspiratorially.

"You're the worst gossip," Damian groaned.

"Listen, I'm kind of nervous about tonight," she confessed. "My parents are really big socialites. Everyone is going to judge me and, like, laugh."

She crossed her arms, hugging herself. Damian noticed her vulnerability for the first time. There was a hint of uncertainty in her features.

"I can't promise to make small talk, or make anyone feel at ease, but I can assure you that no one will dare to judge," Damian replied.

[yuusaris]

Tag Game - Tag People You Want To Know Better

got tag-sniped by @justapalspal to talk about my favorite subject -

mmmmmmmmME ~

Favourite time of the year: I like the in-between seasons like Spring and Fall. Harvest and new blooms y'know? Best temperature, I can go cute or cozy, all the fun holidays are around there.

Comfort foods: I love a good udon or age tofu at any time of day, but I always aaalllwaaayyys go for some form of chocolate when I'm feeling down. I'm a big foodie, though, so also on the roulette of Make Yuu Comfy is a good, and I mean good. Burger.

Do you collect anything: Okay, so when I was a kid, I collected porcelain dolls and Tinkerbell snowglobes (A thing I weirdly had a good number of), but had to pack both away when I moved in with my fiansband. Nowadays, MTG or YGO cards are kiiiind of the closest thing I got. I'd like to have a cool collection of like, rocks or fan-merch, but money is money and I've got about 35 years until retirement, sooooo....

Favourite drink: Tea. I drink so much tea. You don't even know how much- my mother. Got me a 1700 miligram loose leaf electric tea kettle for Christmas last year, and I have been brewing anywhere between one to three pots a daaayyy. I will have a kidney problem. I don't care. I've got a nice stash of loose leaf tea - I'm not even saying this just cuz Pal replied, I just - honest to god have so much tea. Yet I keep losing tea cuz I keep brewing large pots of it. I have a SipsBy susbscription.

Currently, I gotta give it up for the Buckland Tea Blend in particular, it's such a stunning Earl Grey, the bergamot flavor balances pretty perfectly with the raspberries and lemon peel and lavender, it's just. Honest to God, top-tier tea.

I would also be remiss to not plug Pleasures of Tea, of which I know and am pretty chummy with the owner of. I have her house blends, I learned all my looseleaf tea stuff from her, and every time I'm in the area, I stockpile whatever I can get my hands on, like my Golden Monkey black or Yunan golden curls, she has a stellar peach oolong, tung ting - I love all her teas, honest to god. Just.

Oh, and this Dark Pearl oolong from Cleveland tea lab? To die for.

Favourite music artists: MCR defined my life as a child - I wrote a whole Vampire fic titled after one of their songs, and wrote a terrible songfic with another - both of which could be released should I screw up a Frenzy - but I'm one of those people that listens to a few songs and says I like the artist. I like a handful of DemonDice/AJR/Saint Motel/Calliope Mori songs, for example, but I don't listen to everything or seek new ones out. New ones just kinda happen to me, y'know?

Current favourite songs: I have literally named my hanahaki fic after the last full line of Ijimekko (Bully) by Calliope Mori, so that's been on repeat. And, like I said, I haaaaave been listening to Horse Soldier, Horse Soldier by Corb Lund because my Zorc-writing brain is weird and I made a post about my Zorc song choices. The other two songs circling my brain like a whirlpool are Hell's Coming With Me thanks to that tkb vine being so kickass and World's Smallest Violin because AJR can do a catchy tune, goddamnit, but kids can ya lighten up a little???

But also also? Both the Brittle Bones Nicky songs because big TKb feels, bruv.

Favourite fics: I'm gunna assume you don't mean of my own creation, which means Different Form Different Time and Body Life are out of the running.

I've said, I've said, I will contionue to say forever, love makes monsters of us all, heed the tags, it's such a perfect perfect show of Yami Bakura's care for his host, even if we never get it from his POV, it's absolutely fascinating and tasty and pulpy.

This... is an Owl House fanfic, but I found it doing a Review exchange on the fanfic subreddit, Live To Serve and, honest to God, every fic this person writes is fluff gold I was such a sucker for how cute this is! It's so simple but so good!

Oh! Oh! Help yourself to seconds (and thirds), there is not enough Chat/shipping (slashed so this isn't in the tag, but it's Yusaku and Shima) and it's just - so sweet. So cute. "I'm a bi king", you fuckin are, Naoki, you funky dude, i love ya. Pain Shared, same thing, love that Chat, love those boys, they're perfect together and they're gunna live in a modest home in Den City suburbs and raise some robots together.

Yada yada Last Puzzle yada yada Sugar, yada yada something written by firetrap, I got all those tender classics under my belt.

Ah, but to make this wrapped up, also gunna push Ateb' Men Alezl, Keep The Light Shining, and my husbands very very cute Murderbot fanfic a moment of respite. it's adorable. It's perfect. I couldn't ask for cuter Murderbot and ART togetherness.

Tagging: ....isn't working right now. For some reason.

BUT

@nightingalejune @ladymdc @championofdogs @ninjam117 @isisishtar and @millenniumringg

and my usual targets of @tepperzz @corvidcorgii and @fourdollarwordss