#but now I'm covered in sunscreen and not going anywhere

[redbeardace]

Fun science fact: Sunscreen does not prevent social anxiety.

[spidermans-l-o-v-e-r]

Sink or Swim

Pairing: Eddie Diaz x Reader

Word count: …whoops

Notes: Guys I’m posting this while at the salon, my hair is processing it’s gonna be b l u e

Day 1: Public Sex

“I’m telling you man-” Buck puts his arms up on the edge of the pool and Eddie rolls his eyes “You just gotta get laid”

Eddie had been on edge lately, everyone had noticed it, after his latest fling had fizzled out he’d been hitting the gym more, hitting the bar more. Hell, he’d even started going to the library again.

He was this close to taking up bungee jumping.

“I don’t need-“

“Don’t even start” Buck puts his hands up “Literally do not. I swear to god you’re gonna burst at any second if you don’t just get some”

Eddie sighs “You know, sex doesn’t actually solve everything?”

“Oh, but it sure as fuck would this time” He winks and Eddie rolls his eyes again, crossing his arms over his chest as he puts his back against the wall.

“You know that’s not me dude… I’m not- I’m not a one-night stand kind of-“

“We’re here!!”

Both boys look up to see Tommy walking in through the house, Buck immediately gets up and swims over to the stairs.

“Hey gorgeous,” Buck says as he gets out, coming over to Tommy. Tommy takes his chin in his fingers, pulling him forward and giving him a little peck on the lips with a wink.

“Oh fucking gag”

A voice comes from behind him and Buck pulls away, giddy as ever

“Hi Y/N”

“Hi Ev- Buck” She corrects herself as she steps out of Tommy’s ginormous shadow.

Eddie comes out of the pool now, the water cascading down his body, he shakes out his hair and smoothes it back.

Buck looks at Tommy. Tommy looks at Buck.

“Hey Eddie, c’mere I want you to meet someone”

He steps aside and holds his arms out, presenting you to Eddie, he gives Tommy a nod, who rolls his eyes and does the same thing.

“Tada,” He says sarcastically and Eddie shakes his head, chuckling as he walks over.

“Eddie Diaz” He holds his hand out and you smile, shaking it

“Y/N Kinard. I’m-“

“Tommy’s little sister!!!” Buck squeals and puts his arm around Eddie.

“Jesus Christ” Tommy mutters under his breath as he grabs Buck by the arm and pulls him off of Eddie.

“She’s staying with me, I thought it’d be nice if she came to hang out with us!”

“If you don’t mind” You pipe up and Tommy has to fight to keep Buck from going feral

“Oh no! Of course, I don’t come on I’ll show you where to put your stuff” Eddie reaches for your pool bag and you hand it to him, your cheeks flushing a little as he leads you over to the pool chairs.

“Evan- Evan you have to-“ Tommy puts his hands on Buck's shoulders as he’s nearly bouncing out of his shorts.

“Evan let it happen, it’s gotta be organic okay? We’ve done our part”

“So I shouldn’t- I shouldn’t play my baby-making playlist?” He shakes his head and Tommy shakes his head with him

“No babe, no you shouldn’t”

Eddie sets your bag down on the pool chair and you smile up at him, he knows what the guys are doing god does he know.

But fuck if you’re not the most beautiful thing he’s ever seen in his life. He’s surprised you’re even related to Tommy you’re so… petite. You’ve gotta be a good foot shorter than he is and god the way your curves fill out that swimsuit.

“I’m sorry, by the way,” You rub the back of your neck awkwardly “I know you probably like wanted a boys thing and-“

“Oh no! No, I’m glad you decided to come!” He puts his hands on your arms and you blush, he pulls his hands back quickly and copies your stance, rubbing the back of his neck

“I’m uh- I'm glad you’re here…Do you- do you have sunscreen? Gotta… make sure you’re all… sun protected”

You snicker a little and turn away from him to go through your bag and he nearly pulls his hair out as he digs the heels of his palms into his eyes, groaning to himself. He’s never this fucking awkward around women.

“You think Tommy would let me go anywhere without it?” You joke as you stand back up “Did you need some?”

“Uh no- no I’m covered but um- I can-‘I can get your back for you if you’d like” He offers as he puts his hand out and you shrug, pouring some into it.

“Thanks”

“Mhm!!” His voice is high-pitched as you turn around and lie down on the beach chair. He gets on his knees, rubbing his hands together before rubbing your back, you reach back and pull the string of your stop, letting it fall off and adjust yourself a little

“That should make things easier,” You say as you pull your hair to the side and Eddie has to work very hard to ignore the perfect view he has of your side boob.

“Ha yeah. So- so much easier yeah” He rubs your shoulders first, working the lotion down your sides and across your golden skin. He likes the way it shimmers as it dries into your skin, how soft your skin is, how pretty it is. He’s so busy giving you a massage, rubbing the lotion in he doesn’t even realize the little noises you’re making at first until you moan his name. His hands freeze in place and he finally snaps out of it.

“You’re pretty good with your hands,” You say softly, propping yourself up on your elbows.

“I work with them,” He says dumbly and you giggle while he internally terminates his life contract.

“Yeah, I know, with Buck, right? You’re a firefighter too?”

“Yeah actually, it feels like my calling sometimes you know? Helping people just feels right. Plus you know I get to ride in a fire truck and who doesn’t want to freaking do that”

“Yeah he’s like super sexy, he saves people!! He’s a hero!!!” Buck pops up behind Eddie who nearly swings on him and you scream

“I’m sorry I’m so-“ Tommy lifts Buck by the waist, throwing him over his shoulder.

“Eddie can do this too!! I’ve seen him do it!!” Buck yells before Tommy dumps him into the pool and jumps in with him to try and drown him

You laugh as you get up, facing away from Eddie, you look at him from over your shoulder and Eddie practically melts, his heart pounding in his chest.

“Mind retying this for me?” You ask and he nods absentmindedly, his hands fumbling a little as he grabs the strings and ties them back for you

“This good?” He rests his hands on your shoulders and you look up at him

“Uh huh…” You both stare at each other for a second and he smirks, blushing

“Cool. You ready to get in? Or?” His hands travel down your sides and he grips your hips

“Yeah I guess I’m-“

Before you can even finish your sentence Eddie grabs you by your hips, running over to the pool.

“Wait, wait no wait!!!” You scream as he launches you both into the water. You come back to the surface and jump on him, trying to shove him back under

“You asshat!!”

He’s laughing as he grabs you again and dunks you back under, his body staying pressed to yours as you make him bring you back up.

“Hey, that’s not fair!!” You kick and splash and he turns you in his arms so you’re facing him

“Awwwww is the Princess pouting?” He smirks and your jaw drops

“Princess??” You scoff “I’m not a Princess.”

“I don’t know that” Eddie shrugs “Maybe if I got to know you better…”

“Is he asking you on a date” Buck comes up out of the water and Eddie shoves him right back down.

“Because Tommy and I are going out for lunch after this!! I was just gonna make Eddie take you home but this works too”

Now it’s your turn to shove him back down

“How bout it? Just a little getting to know you”

“I’m just saying it could be a double date”

You sigh, leaning your head on Eddie’s shoulder, and smile, shaking your head.

“Yeah Buck we can go on a double date”

“Why do you indulge him” Eddie groans as he goes running through the water, splashing wildly to tell Tommy.

“Because he won’t stop popping up if we don’t”

Buck actually stops bothering you two after that, not that it’s really much to bother you about now that you’ve agreed to a date. You spend the next couple of hours just messing around with them, playing stupid pool games and even mermaids with Buck. He keeps making you do hair flips like Ariel and Tommy puts a stop to that the second you nearly smack your head into the wall after how dizzy it’s made you.

Buck eventually finds a way to convince Tommy to play chicken and he promises he’ll take it easy on you as he helps you onto Eddie’s shoulders and pats your butt.

Eddie though nearly has a heart attack as you settle on his shoulders, your thighs are so perfect and soft and warm, his head rests against your breasts and he tries to be normal about it he does but they’re just so perfect.

He’s never been more glad he’s in a pool because you can’t see the way his cock is rock hard as you squeal and laugh while fighting Buck and trying to shove him over. Eventually, you fall over onto Buck and you both go laughing and splashing into the water and Eddie feels the tiniest hint of jealousy at the way you cling to Buck as he stands you both up.

He quickly passes you back to Eddie though who is more than happy to be holding you again.

“Hey, Ed why don’t you uh- go inside, maybe help Y/N get ready to go?”

“Did you just call me Ed-“

“Yeah yeah go go” He shoves you and Eddie out of the pool and the two of you gather your stuff up and leave just as Tommy pulls Buck over to him, cupping his face and pressing their lips together.

You and Eddie make gagging noises and Buck flips you off

“I literally hate having siblings,” You say as you both walk into the house, Eddie holds the door for you and you sneak under his arm

“Buck is the closest thing I have to a brother here. I can painfully agree with you”

“At least you don’t live with him” you laugh, as you start to dry off more. You rub your arms, trying to generate some heat and Eddie reaches for you

“For warmth” He shrugs like it doesn’t really mean much, trying to pretend like he’s not internally freaking out as you pull your arms to your chest and snuggle into his, he wraps his arms around you and rests his chin on your head

“Better?” He asks, feeling you squirm a little and you shrug, clearing your throat

“Uh huh, a lot better”

His body is so warm and so… hard. His abs feel nice under your fingertips and you try not to get caught as you totally feel him up and he tries not to get caught feeling you up. His hands rub your arms slowly, his fingertips sliding up your back and massaging you gently again.

“We should probably see what’s keeping them” You pull away after a little bit, biting your lip.

“Yeah… probably” he makes you pull away from him, he doesn’t want to do it himself. You take his hand and pull him back over to the door with you and open it.

“Guys? Can we go please soon?? I’m star-“

Buck is bent over the side of the pool, his head hanging low as he moans, Tommy is over him, kissing his neck and buried deeply inside him.

“MY EYESSSS” Eddie screams as he slams the door shut

Buck has been crazy about double dates, really he just wanted you and Eddie to hang out more and he also wanted to hang out with Eddie and since he wanted to be with Eddie and Tommy it just made sense to bring you too because you’re Tommy’s little sister and he wanted to hang out with you too.

Or at least that’s how he explains it as Eddie blinks at him over his morning coffee.

It wasn’t like it bothered him you tagged along, things were starting to heat up between the two of you. You’d been calling and texting all day since you’d met and he was really starting to feel something for you.

What that was?… he wasn’t really ready to put it into words.

Too bad Buck was.

He’d sent the “What are we?” Text from Eddie’s phone one night when he slept over, and though it got him beat the fuck down Eddie had woken up to an endearing, awkwardly-worded text saying that you “maybe kinda sorta” didn’t mind being his girlfriend.

That’s when the pictures started.

And if getting with you meant you’d be sending him that? Well fuck he would have manned up so much sooner. The first pic arrives when they’re on their way back to the firehouse, he can see the text-

“Is this cute enough for our date?”

And he opens it like a complete dumbass. Because there you are, standing in front of your mirror wearing a sheer corset and a pair of blue jean shorts that leave absolutely nothing to the imagination. His jaw drops as he stares at you, and his eyes travel up your body… right to the dripping popsicle you’re eating.

“Holy shit” He lets out a quiet breath as he stares at you. Buck looks over at him and makes little grabby hands.

“Hey is that Y/N? Lemme see!!!”

Eddie hugs his phone to his chest like the gentleman he is, protecting your virtue.

“Uhhh it’s just a picture of her rabbit!! It’s- it’s just you know- a really, like super furry rabbit that’s all it’s nothing! It’s nothing it’s fine”

You guys ended up staying in that night.

A couple days later Buck invited you and Eddie for brunch, he said all cool couples go to brunch (really he just wanted the blueberry pancakes they had at this place and you both agreed to go.

“Hello beautiful” He smiles, pecking your lips as he pulls back your chair

“Hi, Eddie” You blush, kissing him back. He sits next to you puts his arm on the back of your chair and pulls you closer to him

“Can you guys stop being so gross” Buck sips his mimosa and Eddie rolls his eyes

“Dude how many times have I caught you and Tommy fu-“

“Not in front of the kids!!!” Buck nearly spits his drink out as he covers Eddie’s mouth with his hands

Buck and Eddie go back and forth like children before Tommy grabs Buck by the chin and turns him toward him, planting a sweet kiss on his lips

“Focus on the pancakes babe”

Buck pulls away, her cheeks pink, his eyes a little dazed

“Yeah… okay..”

The rest of the time is fun, the boys are really into whatever stupid story they’re remembering and trying to tell you but they keep laughing and talking over each other.

You’re nodding along absentmindedly when Eddie feels your hand. He thinks it’s just a fluke, an accident. But… no? It’s creeping higher up his thigh, stroking his muscles softly.

He can feel his cock hardening in his pants, and he tries to maintain his composure, keeping the conversation going with Buck and Tommy.

He thinks? Are they talking about like bees now? Or maybe horses? He has no fucking clue, not with your fingers doing a little walk up his thigh.

He leans back in his chair, allowing your hand to inch closer, and when you finally touch his growing bulge, he lets out a soft breath, his eyes drifting shut for a moment.

You giggle at something Tommy said, rolling your eyes at the stupid dad joke before glancing at Eddie, your nose crinkles, your eyes sparkling with mischief as you start to stroke him slowly.

Eddie's breath hitches at your touch, his body tensing slightly. He forces himself to relax as best he can, keeping his composure as he listens to the conversation. Your giggle sends shivers down his spine, his heart racing. He’s not sure how much longer he can keep this up before he just shoves you down on the table and fucks you right in front of Buck’s salad.

“Eddie?” You look up at him innocently, acting like the sweetest little angel “Can you show me where the bathroom is?”

His eyes light up as he looks over at you, eager to please. His voice is huskier than normal and Buck definitely picks up on that.

“Yeah of course” He gets up from the table, clearing his throat “Excuse us” he takes your hand and pulls you behind him, leading you toward the back of the restaurant. You can feel the excitement and anticipation building up in your chest, and you can see from the grin on his face he’s feeling exactly the same way you are

He pulls you into the family bathroom and pushes you against the door the second it closes, kissing you passionately as he locks it. Your hands come up to cup his cheeks, your tongues battling for dominance. His fist hits the door beside you and you gasp into his mouth, he grins, his tongue winning easily now.

“Oh… oh you like it rough don’t you?”

He chuckles darkly as he attacks your neck, biting and kissing. You pull at his belt and whine.

“We don’t have much time, it has to be quick!” Your breath is ragged as he scoops you up and carries you over to the counter

“You think you’re wet enough for me?”

He shoves your skirt up around your waist and pulls your panties to the side, his eyes widening at the sticky tendrils of your wetness plastered against them.

“Holy….”

“I think I’m wet enough” you whisper seductively, reaching for his belt and taking it off.

He pulls his thick cock from his pants, stroking it slowly and tapping your clit with it, your body shudders as he rubs it through your folds, gathering your wetness all over the tip. Your head falls back as he thrusts into you in one quick motion, the wind is knocked out of you as you slap your hand over your mouth, trying to muffle your moan.

He gives you a few moments to adjust to his size before he sets a brutal pace, he has to, not that you’re complaining in the least. You wrap your legs around his waist, pushing him in deeper each time. His grip on your thighs tightens as your nails scrape over his skin.

“You feel so fucking good” he groans, his body burning with need. Your breathy moans and whimpers spur him on. His hand comes up to brace himself against the mirror as he loses himself in your body, the sounds of the way he’s fucking you echoing in the small bathroom. He can feel your tightness, how wet you are for him, the way you clench around him with each thrust like he belongs inside you, like you own him.

“Y-you have to p-pull out” you pant harshly, your head falling back so you can see yourself in the mirror.

“Oh baby girl, if you think for one second I’m not making you sit at that table with my cum dripping between your legs?”

His thrusts become sharper and you cry out

“I’m not fucking you dumb enough”

He covers your mouth as he thrusts into you harder, keeping all those high-pitched whines and noises quiet. He wishes he didn’t have to keep you so quiet, but he doesn’t care all that much when you take his hand and push it up further covering your nose too.

“Oh, Y/N” He moans, holding his hand down harder so you can barely breathe, it sends his head spinning, his hips stuttering and jerking messily as he pounds into you so desperately.

His lips spill praises for you, “Good girl” “so fucking tight” he can feel you clenching around him more and more as your back arches and your body shudders, your orgasm rippling through you and that’s all it takes for him to cum with you, pumping his seed into you.

He pulls his hand away and you gasp in air as he collapses against you. You hug him to your chest as he nuzzles his face into you.

“Fucking hell” he moans into your neck and you trail your fingers through his hair in response, tugging lightly so he’ll look up at you. You press your lips to his, giggling quietly and he grins, kissing you back.

“You think they know?” You blush while he sets you back down, helping you rearrange your clothes, your legs are still wobbling and it just makes him want to do it all over again

“I mean, probably” he chuckles, and you groan, letting your head fall against his chest.

“That’s…. Something”

“Hey you’re the one who started this, you really didn’t think it through huh?” He taps your forehead and you huff at him while he gets himself put back together. You make him bend down to fix his hair and he smirks, staring into your eyes while you do it.

“Quit it!!” You frown a little and that just makes him smile more

“You’re really pretty”

You look at him, your fingers tangled in his hair and he leans in, giving you a soft kiss, still staring into your eyes.

“You’re really intimidating” you admit shyly and he gives you a funny look

“Honey we just fucked in a public bathroom and now you want to get all shy on me? Now you want to tell me how intimidating I am?”

“Oh shut up!!” You whack his chest and shove him away and he laughs, pulling you back into him and kissing your neck

“Awww don’t pout baby girl, you’ll turn me on again”

“Eddie Diaz!” You squeak and before he can embarrass you anymore there’s a knock at the door

“Occupied!” Eddie calls out as he pushes you against the wall now, you whimper and lift your leg around his waist and he picks you back up

“Yeah I know, Tommy and I are hungry. Are you guys done yet?? Because she’s gonna be too exhausted to eat”

Your mouth drops open and Eddie lets his head fall onto your shoulder. He chuckles and shakes his head before setting you back down carefully

“Yeah... Buck. We’re done.”

Two weeks later Eddie comes into work, a little pep in his step. He jogs up the stairs and stops at the top, his team standing there. Bobby has a cake in his hands as the other three cheer and a little burst of confetti is thrown on him.

“Whaaat’s this all about?” He laughs, shaking the confetti from his hair

“Congratulations on getting laid!!” Chimney cheers

“Continuously!” Hen adds and Bobby shows him the cake that says “Congrats! You got laid!” With a cute little bed in the middle of it

“We’re gonna be brothers!!” Buck squeals as he jumps on him

[ink-n-shadow]

Just stumbled across your blog and I’m in love with your writing!! Especially bodyguard!Simon? Cmon the tension is DELICIOUS

If I may submit a request/put an idea in your head: if Simon thinks rockstar!reader is hot in leather pants, imagine Simon being around her in a bikini!!! Maybe they’re on vacation somewhere, idk. But I could only imagine his lack of self control LMAO

thank you sm :') i appreciate the kind words AND especially appreciate this request because i'm: feral for it (also pls send more for this au! or any other au you'd like to see)

SUNSCREEN AND STOLEN GLANCES

𝜗𝜚 the one where you're a rockstar and you go on vacation with bodyguard!ghost

𝜗𝜚 pairing: bodyguard!Simon "Ghost" Riley x rockstar!fem!reader (link to all works in this au) 𝜗𝜚 cw: basically Ghost putting sunscreen on you and losing his mind a little (minors—DNI just in case)

You finally had some downtime in your busy schedule. From concerts to interviews to red carpet appearances, you felt like you were being pulled in every single direction imaginable. That was why as soon as you found out you'd have an entire week off, you jumped at it.

"C'mon, hurry up. I wanna go check out the pool, Ghost." You huffed out a whine as you stood in the middle of the beach house you had rented for the week, arms crossed over your chest.

Ghost shot a glare in your direction as he set your suitcases and bag down on the tiled floor next to his one singular duffle bag. "Jesus, dove. Give me five fuckin' seconds to put the bags down, yeah? What, y'need me to hold your hand out there? Go check it out yourself."

You rolled your eyes at Ghost's words as you padded towards the sliding glass doors and expansive windows of the living room, pulling the door open and feeling the midday heat outside hitting your skin.

The patio and pool area outside was all white marble, a glass fence separating the patio from the pool desk. It was luxurious, sure, but most of all, it was private—covered in thick trees and bushes to shield from any prying eyes. No fans, no paparazzi, just you and Ghost.

You didn't bother waiting for Ghost as you stepped out onto the patio, feeling the breeze sweeping across your skin and the sun beating down on you. Your fingers made quick work to unbutton your jean shorts.

"Dove, which room did you say was—" Ghost stepped out onto the patio, eyes growing a bit wide as he watched you stripping off the clothes you'd worn for the plane. His gaze immediately focused on the black bikini you had on underneath, the way it hugged the curves of your body and left very little up to his imagination. He cleared his throat as he turned his head away to stare at the pool in front of him.

A soft giggle rolled off your tongue as you noticed the sudden shift in Ghost's demeanor, your lips stretching into a teasing smile. "What's wrong, Ghost? Cat got your tongue or something?"

Ghost let out a scoffed breath, arms crossing over his chest once more and making the muscles of his biceps strain against his black t-shirt. His eyes remained off into the distance, jaw tense under the balaclava still stretched over his face. "You're insufferable. Y'gonna be like this all week?"

"Like what—wearing a bikini? Duh." You brushed past Ghost to head down the wooden stairs towards the pool desk, body stretching out across a lounge chair with a soft sigh. You knew Ghost was still fighting to look anywhere but your body glistening in the sun. "Grab the sunscreen for me? I think I left it in my pink suitcase."

You heard Ghost grumble something under his breath before disappearing for a few moments, only returning once he had the tube of sunscreen in his hand. He held it out to you, keeping his eyes locked on your face. If he looked anywhere else, he knew he would explode. "Here. Now tell me which room's mine before I take the bigger one anyway."

"Wait—can you get my back for me?" You pouted softly as you turned over onto your stomach, cheek laying on your bent forearms and squishing your face a bit. "I don't wanna burn, Ghost."

A muscle in Ghost's jaw twitched at your words, his eyes narrowing slightly as he pulled the sunscreen back into his grip. "For fuck's sake, dove...can't do one bloody thing for yourself, can you?" But he complied, pulling the leather gloves off of his thick fingers and letting them fall to the pool deck below.

Your eyes fluttered closed as you listened to Ghost squeezing the suncream out of the tube, lathering it between his palms before gently brushing his sunscreen-covered hands along your back. A soft sigh fell from your lips.

The gentle touch was a stark contrast to his calloused hands—the same hands you knew had killed many men back in his military days. Those same hands were now caressing your skin like you were made of porcelain, as if one sudden rough touch and you'd splinter into millions of little pieces. The thoughts alone made your head spin.

You didn't need to see Ghost to know that he was this close to snapping. You could feel it in the way he massaged the sunscreen into your skin, blunt nails scraping and the pads of his fingers pushing deeper against the flesh of your spine. "Don't forget the shoulders." You giggled softly as you let your body relax, focusing your attention on how good his hands felt against you.

"Don't fuckin' push it, dove." Ghost snarled softly as he moved up to your shoulders, making sure they were covered in the soft sheen of sunscreen before taking a step back. He tossed the tube of suncream onto your lounge chair and picked up his discarded gloves. "Do the rest yourself. You're not completely helpless."

You peeked your eyes open and let out a playful whine. You could see the tension in his body, the way his black slacks were a bit tighter in the front. "C'mon—you don't wanna get the back of my thighs?"

Ghost let out a shuddering breath as he turned away from you, marching up the wooden stairs with a stern shake of his head. If he put his hands on you again, he knew he'd lose any shred of control and professionalism he had left. "Get 'em yourself. M'not touching you again."

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[chrollo-lucilfers-chains]

Currently thinking about....

Homelander, who visits the beach with his s/o and seems just a little too obsessed with their cute beach outfit. His oversized t-shirt and their swimsuit underneath make him feel like he's doing something forbidden just by looking at them.

But he loves it. He'll just have to make sure nobody else is watching!

No, he's not jealous, don't be ridiculous. He's just making sure there's no incidents so flying the two of you to the most secluded beach, on the most secluded island he knows isn't overdoing it at all.

Homelander, whose s/o is well aware that his skin is resistant to literal fire but pretends not to know and indulges him by lavishly massaging sunscreen into his broad shoulders and tanned back.

"Babe, you missed a spot!" He complains, pouting in a way he would never even dare to show in front of paparazzi.

"Huh? Where...?" You ask, interrupted by him gently pulling you on top of his lap.

"My chest, of course! You want me to do it myself? I'm gonna burn!!" You laugh at his antics but indulge him. Don't worry, he'll gladly rub sunscreen wherever you need in return as well.

Homelander, who doesn't quite comprehend why you're a little scared of the big waves back there in the deeper water but who still wants to go inside with you, so he lets you sit on his shoulders.

"This way you can just relax, I won't let you fall."

He does, however, throw you in when you're back in the more shallow are, laughing as you burst through the surface, looking like a drenched, angry little kitten.

But, because he's such a good boyfriend, of course he'll help you dry yourself with the towel by snatching it out of your hands and doing it himself with a content smirk. He even helps you warm up, letting you lay on his chest, bathing in the sun together.

Homelander, who feels like he can finally relax a little for the first time in his life because the only person he has to keep safe right now is you. And, as there are no people anywhere nearby, the most he has to do is protect you from sunburn by shielding you with his hands or carefully placing the towel to cover your head so you can nap safely, resting peacefully on top of him. His one hand rests over the towel on your head to keep it from slipping off, while he's caressing your lower back with the thumb of his other one. But all that is done willingly and gladly for you. It's no burden. Not to him. Not if it's you.

Homelander flying you two back to his apartment for a tired shower together to wash away all that sand and who carries you to bed when you almost fall asleep while brushing your teeth, energy spent over the course of the exciting day.

Homelander, who holds your exhausted body happily in his arms after tucking himself in next to you, cuddling you close in your shared bed. He feels content, which is rare for him but becoming increasingly frequent with you.

Homelander, who admires your sleeping face in the dimly lit room and who can't help but let himself drift away as well with you tightly tucked into his arms.

Honestly, what a spoiled boyfriend you have. But beach days might've just become your favorite type of date...

(So much self indulgence hehehe)

[polariod240]

Use that vhs filter app to record moments in your daily life and put them in a real vhs.

Download some recent songs you like and burn them onto a CD. Put said CD in a portable cd player and listen to your fave beats anywhere you want.

Modify that old mp3 player so it can store more gigabytes.

Torrent a streaming-service-only movie or series and burn them onto a blank bluray/dvd. Go crazy with it and make a fake cover for the bluray case, you don't even need a printer to do so. Just draw something on paper, or glue together some random stickers/photos you feel like are appropriate to describe its content.

If your old clothes don't fit anymore, modify them, cut them, take the sleeves off with a pair of scissors, put a different type of sleeves on, sew a patch on them, make a patch out of them. Do whatever you want, it's free material and you might have paid for it. But even if you didn't, it's yours now and you should do whatever you want with it. Fashion trends come and go, so why should you care?

You'd be surprised how much stuff you can do with a 1€ set of hot glue sticks and a 3€ hot glue gun.

Make a zine out of a random piece of paper just for the sake of it. Show it to your friends or keep it for yourself, it doesn't matter. Just be wild and express yourself whenever you want.

Plastic bottles are great diy material. There's thousands of tutorials out there and you'll surely find something useful or fun to do with it.

Don't waste your money while going to the beach (except for sunscreen cream, that's the only thing you REALLY need to buy). All you need is a bunch of strong wood sticks, beach towels and strong hair ties. There's plenty of methods on how to do it on the net, but these are the bare essentials.

Fix a stuck suitcase zipper by applying candle wax on it. Keep moving the zipper towards the right direction and keep using said candle wax until it's good as new. I did this one and it worked, so I'm speaking from personal experience.

Cut your own hair. It might look messy at first and you should always be careful while doing it, but it's a great skill to have when you can't afford an hairstylist. YouTube is your best friend here.

Be a fucking menace to society.

It's fun.

[maguro13-2]

Lucas : Food. I need Food. There's gotta be some food. Some food, need a delicious free-meat substitute. I really gotta have some food!

*Door opens*

Lucas : ....Where's all the FOOOD!?!

(lucas begins to searches any food)

Lucas : Food! Food! Food! Where's all the food, I really needs some food, where did they put all the food! There's no food anywhere!

(Lucas falls down on his knees, and looks up)

Lucas : (yelling) WHERE IN THE WORLD IS ALL THE FOOOD!?!

Ness : Look, Lucas! Up in the sky! It's a bird...!

Samus : It's a plane...

Waddle Dee : It looks like...

[cues to Staff Roll (Kirby's Dream Land/Spring Breeze)]

*DBZ SFX : Harp sound*

Link : FOOOOOOD!!! (Everyone uproaring)

Lucas : OH THANK YOU SUPREME BEING! THANK YOU! FREE FOOD!

Ness : So that's how world hunger ends.

Link : Let's chow down on some free food!

Mario : Free Food!? Everyone, get the free food!

(they all rush to get the food)

Lucas : This is a dream come true! Fresh free food! Fast Food joints wants some of this tasty goodness, what I need some food to end world hunger is this deliciously nice tasty cake!

Ness : Uhh, Lucas. I don't think that's--

Lucas : Hello, sweet and delicious. Come to papa!

*BITE*

Kumatora : OW! WHAT THE HELL, LUCAS!?

*Record Scratch*

Lucas : What? That's funny, I don't remember my cake looking a like...

(it is revealed that Lucas is daydreaming while biting Kumatora's buttocks)

Lucas : (realizing) Oh...Crap.

Ness : Excuse me! Lucas, what do you think you're doing!? You're biting your friend's butt!

Lucas : Oh my...Oh my God! Kumatora! I-I-I am so sorry! I can explain this to you! Please don't be mad at me!

Kumatora : Mad? Oh I'm not mad at you, Lucas. I'm dead furious!

Lucas : Uh-oh. (Kumatora grabs him by shirt as he screams)

(sounds of Lucas getting the crap beaten out by Kumatora)

Lucas : (grunting, screaming)

Ness : Sheesh! What a klutz.

(scene changes to a damaged Lucas in a wheelchair, covered in bandages and casts, with a blackened eye)

Lucas : There! Happy now!? I've been daydreaming about freed food or free cake, but lucky me, I had to take one bite on someone's butt, and then this is what I get for free! Do you have any idea what it's like to be a depressed kid in a GBA title stuck in Japan? Living in that shadow sucks and never got all the fame and glory in America! Also, don't tell the public about this. I mean no harm to them.

Ness : Any idea of thinking about fast food, if you think you want to go to a burger joint in Phoenix Arizona, consider yourself unlucky to have you remind that...I've been eating a lot of healthy stuff that stays lean on the lean green side.

Lucas : Well, in that case, I'll go find something else to have my appetite. I wonder if there's something cooking around here to see some cakes?

SSBU Zelda : (cooling off) Phew! Man it's sure hot as it is, but my body can't stand this heated battle any longer. Anyways, I really need to put on sunscreen for this. (pulls dress to unveil her hitbox that is now huge)

Ness : Uhh, Lucas. I think that hitbox is nothing cheaper, then anyone's hitboxes, no joke intended.

Lucas : (twitches) Cake...Must have...Cake.

Ness : Lucas? Oh no...Not again.

Lucas : (twitches, crazed) Cake...Cake...Cake...(he then explodes as he goes crazy) FREE CAKE! (He laughs hysterically as runs off to Zelda)

Ness : Oh boy.

Lucas : (crazed) I NEED SOME OF THAT TASTY GOODNESS. THE WINNER TAKES THE CAKE AT LAST! THIS TIME! IT'S GOING TO BE BON APPETIT! THE CAKE IS A NEVER A LIE!

*Chomp*

SSBU Zelda : (yells in pain) AAAH! MY HITBOX!

Ness : Oh sh*t. Here we go again.

[thecairomuse]

Hi there! I'm leaving for Cairo on Friday and I'll be there for about two weeks. I was wondering if you have any recommendations for what to pack temperature/weather-wise and beauty wise? What are some of your favourite things to wear and products to use right now?

First off, I hope you have a lovely trip.

What you wear and pack will depend on which part of Egypt you are in. Since you didn't specify which cities you will be visiting other other than Cairo, I'll just talk about most of them.

It's pretty hot in Cairo, much much cooler in the North coast and Alexandria and boiling hot in Sinai and upper Egypt.

What to pack:

LOTS of sunscreen

a 500 ml bottle that keeps water cold

cotton undershirts, they suck up sweat

sunglasses

sunhat

flowy clothes

clothes made of breathable fabrics

fresh smelling perfume

face mist

sun dress

sneakers, most places are pretty sandy, especially in cities

Mosquito repellant, in all forms (lotion, spray, etc.), way too many flies here

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modest clothing if you are planning to visit any religious sites (Saint Catherine's Monastery or the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, etc.)

If you come from a much cooler country, PLEASE keep hydrated and seek out shade, the sun here can be very strong if you are not used to it. If you really need to, you can use an umbrella or a parasol.

What to wear:

Cairo and Alexandria:

Dress relatively modestly, you do NOT need to look like a nun, but it's best to blend in. Some clothing that would work: a simple shirt and jeans, knee length skirts and dresses, an every so slightly cropped top plus jacket combo is also quite popular. MOST things will be appropriate especially if you are in touristy/ wealthier areas (New Cairo and the like) but use discretion.

I would recommend to pack more comfortable clothing for lots of sightseeing and exploring.

North coast:

Absolutely no need to dress modestly, barley anybody does, especially if you are at a resort or the like. Everything and anything is allowed, seriously.

I would recommend to pack your usual beach necessities: swimsuit, cover up, beach bag, etc.

Sinai:

If you are going to a coastal town (Sharm el Sheik, El Gouna, Dahab, etc.) then the advice for the North coast applies here as well. If you are visiting the desert and the bedouins in Sinai you will probably want to dress more modestly (no matter the religion of the town)

Sinai is super hot so remember to keep hydrated and carry a fan if needed.

Upper Egypt (Aswan, Luxor):

I have never been to upper Egypt so I don't know much about the norms there. I have a family member who lived in Aswan for a few years, she did NOT dress modestly and it was completely fine, however she did realized that upper Egypt was slightly more conservative and decided to dress modestly to blend in.

Upper Egypt is also quite hot so keep that in mind.

My personal favorites:

I am currently in Cairo. Favorite things to wear are loose, flowy breathable clothing. Sneakers! or protective shoes, I can't stress this enough it's too sandy tow wear any open shoes. Cotton undershirts, can't live without them, HIGHLY recommend. I have been wearing lots of jeans, leggings and skirts, it's just what I find most comfortable. I have not gone ANYWHERE without my sunglasses. Sunscreen is a must have. I have been really loving facial oils to seal the moisture in my face. Coconut oil to remove all dust and dirt from my face, . Hand cream because my hands have been slightly drier. Hyaluronic acid face sheets have been a lifesaver. Mosquito repellant.

I plan to visit some coastal towns soon. I'll continue to wear loose, flowy breathable clothing. Definitely lots of colors. Aloevera gel to soothe sunburns. Again, LOTS of sunscreen. A bucket hat to protect myself from the sun.

I think that's all, if you are curious about anything specific don't hesitate to ask!

[tf2-teadcannons-uh-headcannons]

Matchup for @sailorkitty314

I Match You With: Medic!

(It dot deleted- here you go! I was actually able to screenshot it, so it's all good!)

He loves the fact that you're chubby, cuddles are definitely a must with this man.

Supports your sexuality 100%! Going to Pride Parades is something he actually loves doing! ❤️❤️❤️

He finds it adorable that you swim, and would take you to the beach every now and then, covered in sunscreen and mostly under the umbrella.

"Oh? You enjoy the Paranormal? Well, I've met the devil if that counts!" He'd say to you with a smile. He wouldn't obviously take you to hell, but rather tell stories about his experiences with the devil and other experiences he's had.

He'd very much enjoy the fact you do needle felting, loving what you make, and asking if you could make Archimedes and much more. 🕊️

Would LOVE your style! He won't admit it, but he does enjoy pastel, as well.

And your style of clothing, taking you shopping is a common activity you both do. He also won't admit this, but sometimes when you're not around he'll put on your clothes and look in the mirror.

"Nein, she's more beautiful in this than me." He'd say with a grin.

When you start getting panic attacks, he'll imedeantaly hug you close to him if you're comfortable with it.

"It's alright, liebling.. shhh.. shhh.. you're going to be alright, my sweet girl.." He'll whisper to you, kissing your forehead and nose. Archimedes would even fly onto your shoulder and nuzzle against your neck, cooing to you softly.

He'd respect the fact that you have trust issues and would take his time with you, and always making sure you're comfortable anywhere you are.

He'd be incredibly supportive of you wanting to be a Lawyer or a Doctor, buying you the right books and giving advice. He finds it amazing how you want to help people, and will always be your Number One Cheerleader.

"I believe in you, dear, I always will. I'm so proud of everything you do, and more. Ich liebe dich, sweetheart."

All in all, I'd say he's one step closer to letting himself call you, 'Wife,' in the future..

(Hope you enjoyed, and if there's anyone you need to talk to, I'm always available to try and help the best I can. ❤️ Much respect to you. 🤗✒️)

[travelling-around-this-world]

JORDAN 🇯🇴

Strange, haunting beauty and a sense of timelessness. Dotted with the ruins of empires once great, it is the last resort of yesterday in the world of tomorrow. 

— The late King Hussein

One of the most beautiful countries I've ever seen. Why? Because of people. Jordan people really made my trip here.

Now I'm gonna give you some tips for visiting Jordan in 9 days.

- do not use public transports (they don't work properly); better to go around with a driver or rent a car (as we did: we payed 200JD for 8 days)

- atm can be found easily everywhere

- remember always to have water with you (first of all in the hot season) and something to cover your shulders/head.

- people are super kind and I've always trusted them. Don't be shy and get to know locals! ☺️

Day 1 - Amman

We arrived in Amman and we went immediately sleeping, as it was 4AM. The day after, we woke up and went directly visiting the city.

What to see:

1) CITADEL

The area known as the Citadel sits on the highest hill in Amman, Jebel Al Qala’a (about 850m above sea level), and is the site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon. Occupied since the Bronze Age, it's surrounded by a 1700m-long wall, which was rebuilt many times during the Bronze and Iron Ages, as well as the Roman, Byzantine and Umayyad periods. There's plenty to see, but the Citadel's most striking sights are the Temple of Hercules and the Ummayad Palace.

2) ROMAN THEATRE

This magnificently restored theatre is the most obvious and impressive remnant of Roman Philadelphia, and is the highlight of Amman for most foreign visitors. The theatre itself is cut into the northern side of a hill, and has a seating capacity of 6000. The best time for photographs is the morning, when the light is soft – although the views from the top tiers just before sunset are also superb.

3) SUQ

Bustling markets and souqs brimming with treasured lamps and magic carpets have long been a rather stereotypical, largely orientalist image associated with the ‘Eastern World’. In reality, that Middle East mall culture is where its at, but in recent years a number of very innovative and groundbreaking markets have also cropped up in and around Amman. Just walk inside them, feel the atmosphere and all the smells around.

4) KING ABDULLAH MOSQUE

Completed in 1989 as a memorial by the late King Hussein to his grandfather, this blue-domed landmark can house up to 7000 worshippers, with a further 3000 in the courtyard. There is also a small women’s section for 500 worshippers and a much smaller royal enclosure. The cavernous, octagonal prayer hall is capped by a magnificent blue dome 35m in diameter, decorated with Quranic inscriptions. This is the only mosque in Amman that openly welcomes non-Muslim visitors.

Where to eat

- Al Quds

We'll happily vote for this tiny, spotlessly clean place on Rainbow St as one of the best falafel spots in Amman. Tasty sandwiches (with tomato and pickles) have been served up fast for more than 50 years, but watch out for lunchtime queues when the office workers descend.

And for have some drinks go to La Calle, one of the few proper drinking holes on Rainbow St, La Calle has a couple of decent-sized bar areas, and a small but breezy terrace on the 3rd floor that's great for cooling off with a glass of wine or a chilled bottle of local Carakale ale.

We slept at Olive Hotel, very cheap and located in the city center.

Day 2 - Jerash & Mount Nebo

From Amman you can easily get a car and drive to Jerash. It should take 1 hour but it depends a lot on the traffic.

The ruined city of Jerash is Jordan's largest and most interesting Roman site, and a major tourist drawcard. Its imposing ceremonial gates, colonnaded avenues, temples and theatres all speak to the time when this was an important imperial centre. Even the most casual fan of archaeology will enjoy a half-day at the site – but take a hat and sunscreen in the warmer months, as the exposed ruins can be very hot to explore.

From there we drove South to Mount Nebo.

MOUNT NEBO is where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land, a land he was himself forbidden to enter. It's believed that he died aged 120 and was later buried in the area, although the exact location of the burial site is the subject of conjecture.

After hiking on Mount Nebo, we drove to Madaba where we slept for two nights.

MADABA, 33 km (20 miles) south of Amman, is known as The City of Mosaics where underneath almost every house lies a fine Byzantine mosaic, with its long history dating back further than 1300 BC. Here we visited the biggest mosaic center of the world.

Best restaurant: Adonis

Best hotel: Grand Hotel Madaba - staff is super friendly and helped us a lot!

Day 3- Azraq and the East Desert

Stretching east of Amman, the parched desert plain rolls on to Iraq and Saudi Arabia. This is a place where endless sand and barren basalt landscapes give proof to man’s ability to thrive under harsh conditions. The discovery of flint hand-axes in this desert indicates that Paleolithic settlers inhabited the region around half a million years ago. But the most remarkable remains of human habitation are the palaces built by the Damascus-based Umayyad caliphs during the early days of Islam (seventh-eighth centuries CE). During the height of the Umayyad dynasty, architecture flourished with the cultural exchange that accompanied growing trade routes. By 750 CE, when the Umayyad dynasty was overthrown by the Abbasids of Baghdad, a richly characteristic Muslim architecture was evolving, owing considerably to the cosmopolitan influence of builders and craftsmen drawn from Egypt, Mesopotamia and elsewhere throughout the region.

Today it is possible to see many relics of the early and medieval Islamic periods in Jordan. Dotted throughout the steppe-like terrain of eastern Jordan and the central hills are numerous historic ruins, including castles, forts, towers, baths, caravan inns and fortified palaces. Known collectively as the desert castles or desert palaces, they were originally part of a chain stretching from north of Damascus down to Khirbet al-Mafjar, near Ariha (or Jericho).

There are various theories about the purpose of the desert palaces, yet the lack of a defensive architectural design suggests that most were built as recreational retreats. The early Arab rulers' love of the desert led them to build or take over these castles, which appear to have been surrounded by artificial oases with fruit, vegetables and animals for hunting. Other theories suggest that they came to the desert to avoid epidemics which plagued the big cities, or to maintain links with their fellow Bedouin, the bedrock of their power.

Most of the desert castles can be visited over the course of a day in a loop from Amman via Azraq. The following description details a road trip taking the northern route from Amman to Azraq and the southern highway on the return trip.

What to see:

- Qsar Al-Azraq

- Azraq natural reserve

- Qusayr Amra

- Qasr Kharana

Day 4- Wadi Mujib and the Dead Sea

From Madaba we started driving south, direction Dead Sea.

A spectacular natural wonder the Dead Sea is perfect for religious tourism and fun in the sun with the family. With its mix of beach living and religious history you can soak up the sun while Biblical scholars can get their daily dose of religious history. The leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the warm, soothing, super salty water itself – some ten times saltier than sea water, and rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine and several others. The unusually warm, incredibly buoyant and mineral-rich waters have attracted visitors since ancient times, including King Herod the Great and the beautiful Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra. All of whom have luxuriated in the Dead Sea's rich, black, stimulating mud and floated effortlessly on their backs while soaking up the water's healthy minerals along with the gently diffused rays of the Jordanian sun.

First stop was the Dead Sea Panoramic Complex, for an amazing view on the Dead Sea. Them we drove to the Wadi Mujib Adventure Center. This is a must-do in your trip! A beautiful adventure in the Canyon 😍

After this 2-hours adventure we started driving south on the Kings Highway, stopping by a couple of castles:

- Karak castle

- Shobak castle

Day 5- Petra

Undoubtedly the most famous attraction in Jordan is the Nabatean city of Petra, nestled away in the mountains south of the Dead Sea. Petra, which means "stone" in Greek, is perhaps the most spectacular ancient city remaining in the modern world, and certainly a must-see for visitors to Jordan and the Middle East. The city was the capital of the Nabateans -Arabs who dominated the lands of Jordan during pre-Roman times- and they carved this wonderland of temples, tombs and elaborate buildings out of solid rock. Every year thousands of people flock to one of the main places to visit in Petra, the monasteries excavated in rock. In two days you can enjoy the 15 kilometer long route. To begin, it would be nice for you to see the main Petra attractions: the Visitor Center, the Via Sacra or Al-Khaznez. The architectural beauty is priceless, for it has been featured in many films, as might be Indiana Jones. Ad-Deir Monastery offers a spectacular view and is one of the most famous monuments and attractions in Petra. An area and 800 steps separate you from this natural treasure. The Theatre of the Nabataeans acts as a chameleon in the desert, carved directly into the rock. Other stuff to do in Petra includes visiting the Altar of Sacrifice, one of the best viewpoints that can be enjoyed throughout the country. Between monument and monument, you'll be transported through the Avenue of the columns, a very busy road with a series of Doric columns that look like decorated stone. It's one of the most charming things to see in Petra. Finally, here at Minube we encourage you to complement these Petra activities by visiting the Royal Tombs. They're visible from anywhere in the area. Certainly, Petra could be part of the seven wonders of the world, since many people request information about the many places to see in Petra. Go and find out for yourself!

Tickets for one day cost 50JD; for 2 days is 55JD. As it's huge, better to get the 2-days-tickets!

Restaurants: Red Cave (beduin meals) and Beit Al Barakah

We stayed at Al Rashid hotel that is located in the very city center.

Day 6- Petra

As Petra is huge, we visited the city for 2 days. In the afternoon we took the car and drove to Aqaba.

Day 7/8 - Aqaba

In summer here the weather is really, really hot! Too hot 😥 it's difficult to walk around and do things. You absolutely need to stay at the beach for cooling down.

We stayed at Aqaba Adventure Center. It's a sort of hostel with a pool, and it's a diving center too. It's 10km from Aqaba, but with the car was perfect to go and back.

Aqaba is Jordan's only Red Sea resort and port city which is warm, sunny, inviting, and has a dazzling undersea world of some of the most spectacular coral reefs to be found anywhere else, located 332 km (206 miles) south of Amman. For relaxation, water sports, and winter warmth, Aqaba is warm, sunny and inviting, fringed with palm trees, lapped by the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Aqaba, cooled by a steady northerly breeze, and ringed by mountains that change in color with the change of the hours. Snorkeling, water skiing, wind surfing, para-sailing, fishing and a variety of other water sports, including unsurpassed scuba diving are just some of the popular activities to partake in. It's very turistico and not like the other places we visited in Jordan, but it worths for relax and snorkeling 🌊🦐🦀🐠🐙🐡

Best restaurants: Ali Baba Restaurant and Captain's restaurant (for fish)

You can find also places that serve alcool here (we really love the staff at Buffalo Wings!)

Day 9 - Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum is everything you’d expect of a quintessential desert: it is extreme in summer heat and winter cold; it is violent and moody as the sun slices through chiselled siqs (canyons) at dawn or melts the division between rock and sand at dusk; it is exacting on the Bedouin who live in it and vengeful on those who ignore its dangers. For most visitors, on half- or full-day trips from Aqaba or Petra, Wadi Rum offers one of the easiest and safest glimpses of the desert in the region. For the lucky few who can afford a day or two in their itinerary to sleep over at one of the desert camps, it can be an unforgettable way of stripping the soul back to basics.

We stayed at Beduin Lifestyle Camp and we are really satisfied of this beautiful experience. We had a 4 hours tour on the Jeep during the afternoon, where we could see all the most beautiful places in the Wadi Rum. We watched the sunset drinking tea with our Beduin friend and then we slept in a Beduin camp. In the evening we had dinner with them and played music together, dancing. We slept in a very small tent, but it was clean and comfi. The day after we took the camel for going back to the village.

Day 10 - back to Amman

400km back to Amman, a long drive before flying back home.

Special memories to those people we met during this wild adventure:

- Mohammad (met in a shop in Amman)

- the small child and his dad offering us tea in Azraq

- Abdullah (the beduin near Azraq)

- Marta and Niccoló, who did Canyoning with us

- Maria and Bernart, the two Spanish guys who hiked with us in Petra

- Saker, the Jordan guy met in sport bar in Petra who gave us camel milk

- Steffi and JoJo, the two German girls from Munich

- Harm, the musician Beduin who cooked tea for us in the Wadi Rum

Thanks to my travelmates who came with me during this amazing adventure...

[imagine-ikebukuro]

I promise, this is the last one for now (i dont expect them to be replied to all at once - i understand :) Shizuo, IZaya, Masaomi, Anri with S/o. Swimming Pool/Beach headcannons. What kind of suits do they wear? :O (i apologize for all the requests, you're blog is sooo good. I've read all of them (all the SFW and NSFW-ish ones at least ;), and it's hard to find bloggers who reply. And i'm still happy that you matched me with Masaomi a while back - i will give him lots of love

Shizuo:

not much of a swimmer, but will tag along, if his s/o wants to go.

he prefers sitting at the poolside, outside the water and eat ice cream

his s/o probably has to drag him inside the water.

he’ll let them sit on his shoulders for games with friends and the sight alone is too intimidating, they probably win every round, his s/o never gets pushed off him, ever.

shizuo has good manners, he doesn’t stare them up and down, no matter what kind of swimsuit or bikini they are wearing.

same goes for anyone else, if he catches someone looking at his s/o for too much, they better buckle up.

maybe he’ll offer them his t-shirt, if other guys stare at them, but ultimately, it’s their body, not his. they make the rules, not him.

Izaya:

the guy that keeps complaining about having to go to the beach and not wanting to swim. what a crybaby. “can’t we go anywhere else? why the pool of all places? urgh”

in the end, he’s the one enjoying the trip more than anyone else though, since it allows for a lot of observation of people.

the main attraction still remains to be his s/o. he will stare, not creepily or anything, but because he knows it gets them flustered and he likes to tease them for it.

showering them in compliments anyway.

he’ll drag them to all the slides and initiate silly shit like splashing water on their face, laughing at them.

if they catch him off guard with something like that, though, they’ll receive a death glare, they opened the gates to war.

ends up with a terrible sun burn, even though he watched out because he didn’t even want a tan.

Masaomi:

oh my god, yes!!! swimming!!! hell! yes! he’s so excited. he’s like a happy puppy.

days before the trip it’s all he ever talks about, he really can’t wait.

he’s packed everything beforehand. sunscreen, some food, beach ball and silly floating tires.

playing beach volleyball is probably his favorite.

his s/o looks amazing in a cute bikini and he will be damned if he asks them to cover up for others. obviously, because it’s not for him to decide how they walk around, but who is he to not get and enjoy the view a little?

even if other guys stare at them, he won’t get too jealous. he will stay close to them, in case there’s some creeps. but it actually fills him with pride like “hell yes, they’re hot, that’s my s/o, damn right!”

Anri:

at first, she’s unsure about the idea. i imagine she’s too anxious to go swimming, because she’s not that much of an athlete, but her s/o seems to really want to go, so she gives in.

there’s some things about it that she’s looking forward to as well, so it’s not like she absolutely hates the idea!

as long as her s/o stays close to her and respects the fact that she’s not going to participate in too many games that involve a lot of social interaction and swimming, she’s fine.

she can break out of her shy shell a little bit though.

reminds them to look after sunscreen and take care of their skin every few minutes.

if something like looking for fish is up for option, she’d love to do that!

[subcutaneous7]

Hi! can you do Supercat 34 and 46 together? Also! You are an amazing writer and I'm glad you share it with all of us!

Thank you so very much! Sorry this took a while, but hopefully it will be worth the wait. Here on A03.

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Kara searched high and low, frantically scouring every damn drawer in the tiny French powder room, leaving no stone unturned. Sunscreen wasn’t something she ever had to worry about herself, but she knew her hostess did, so where could it be? This was the first request she’d made of her in quite a while, and definitely the simplest task she’d ever asked Supergirl to tackle, so if Cat Grant wanted her to pack a bag for the beach, she was determined to get it right. The fact that the other woman still didn’t know her two identities were one in the same, however, was almost a joke at this point. Ever since the CEO called for her after a nasty fall in the Andes, Cat kept in close contact with the Girl of Steel. Kara couldn’t help but check on her as she recovered in a Chilean hospital, or again a few weeks later in Greece, the next month in Barcelona. As soon as she was back on her feet, Cat commenced with the globetrotting, making the best of her sabbatical, even if she did seem a bit lost in every place she landed. Not that she wasn’t an extremely adept tour guide, and Kara certainly loved getting to see the sights and taste the cuisine in each locale. They never ventured far from Cat’s hotel for appearance’s sake, but what little they did explore was remarkable, the view from her suite never failing to stun. They’d sit out on the balcony like nothing had changed, Cat pointing out the Parthenon or the Sagrada Família, pretending to just be two ordinary people who enjoyed catching up with each other, despite all the unanswered questions and secrets left between them. As the months passed and they got closer, Kara had a more difficult time returning to her everyday life. Anywhere in the world with Cat began to feel more like home than National City did these days. Even if she stayed only for an hour or so, Cat seemed to have her spirits lifted, so Supergirl did her best to keep the visits coming.

Which is why she knew it was ridiculous to be panicking over something as basic as sunscreen, but she also didn’t want to leave it out. Finally, she made her way back downstairs in Cat’s lavish vacation home, deciding there was no harm in asking. “Hey, have you seen the…? Oh,” she froze, shutting her eyes, turning around quickly, though not before getting a clear glimpse of Cat’s naked shoulders, bare breasts sitting perfectly beneath chiseled collarbones, small pink nipples staring back defiantly from across the kitchen.   Kara felt like all the air had been knocked out of her lungs. She forced herself to keep breathing. “Oh my god,” she gasped. “I am so…so sorry…” “You don’t have to hide,” Cat told her nonchalantly. “Nothing you haven’t seen before, I’m sure.” “Yes, but…not on you.” “Well, when in Nice,” Cat shrugged. Kara could hear her continuing to move about the room, opening the refrigerator, taking out a bowl of grapes for the road. “I thought you knew topless sunbathing was the custom here.” “I did not,” Kara shook her head emphatically, shifting a little in her own bathing suit and cover up. “Does it make you uncomfortable? Surely where you’re from they aren’t as puritanical as most of Earth’s…” “Actually, we wore a lot more clothes on Krypton,” Kara shared. “Believe it or not.” “Really?” Cat mused. “If you’re that embarrassed, I can…” “No,” Kara assured, not wanting to make her feel insecure in the slightest. “No it’s…it’s fine, really. I just might not join you in…I mean…I might keep mine on if that’s…” “Of course,” Cat smirked a little, drying her hands on a towel before popping another grape into her mouth. “Shall we?“ 

Kara followed her down the dusty steps built into the side of the cliff. It was late in the day, the sun still hot and heavy in the sky, though the orange haze of evening hung over the shimmering water. It was so perfectly picturesque Kara was sure it was just as pretty as any postcard, if only she could have focused on it for more than a second. Instead, her eyes kept wandering back to the small framed woman in front of her, leading the way as they approached the semi-private beach. Her linen pants clung to her hips, blonde, messy hair tossed by the wind as she attempted to sweep it out of her face. Kara could make out the bones in her spine, coupled by strong muscles on either side, tan skin glistening beneath the oil she’d somehow managed to apply on her own. Kara was partly relieved, another, larger part disappointed she wouldn’t be asked to smooth the liquid over her shoulders, across the nape of her neck, making sure she didn’t miss a spot. After a few more yards, Cat spread out the blanket she’d brought for both of them, motioning for Kara to sit. It was a gorgeous day, in one of the most breathtaking spots she’d ever laid eyes on. The sand felt toasty beneath her bare feet. She was happy she’d traded her suit and cape for something more comfortable, though the wrap she wore felt obscenely prudish given the circumstances. She imagined how nice the warm breeze must have felt on Cat’s skin, though she dared not look again as much as she could help it.

They sat in silence for a long time. Kara wondered what the point of this was, asking her to come here, showing her the beach, appearing mostly nude in front of her without any warning. If she wasn’t such a wreck inside about her own feelings, she might have been angry. But the truth was, this is exactly where she wanted to be. For months, she’d felt like they were sailing towards something other than friendship, and maybe this was the first taste of that. She just hadn’t thought seeing more of her would be this…easy.

Then again, what if Cat didn’t really want the girl she’d gotten to know back when things were simpler? What if she thought the person she’d been sharing so much time with, barreling closer and closer to the edge with, was just a superhero, a refugee from another planet, not the clumsy, often awkward woman who’d bent over backwards to make her life easier for the past three years? Suddenly, this, all of this, felt like a betrayal.

She turned back towards Cat, then away again, knowing she had to say something before things got any more complicated.

“Cat?”

“Mm?” the older woman hummed.

“I…” Kara swallowed. “I feel like…I need to tell you something.”

Cat sat up a little, brushing off some of the sand stuck to her forearms. Kara stole another glimpse, not wanting to stare, but knowing she owed it to them both to make eye contact. Her eyes trailed down to her chest automatically, taking in the soft, subtle curve of her cleavage, the color and texture, the sweet freckles she’d never seen before peppered with flecks of sand still lingering there. Quickly, she forced herself to look back up, meeting Cat’s green, patient eyes and gentle smile. She exhaled, letting herself relax, knowing in that moment that the time had finally come.

“I’m not…just Supergirl,” Kara whispered, voice threatening to break, hands wrapped around her knees. “I'm…”

She almost stopped, but then Cat’s hand met hers on top of the blanket, just barely making contact, urging her to continue.

“I’m…me,” the younger woman continued. “Kara.”

“I know,” Cat’s smile widened, even as she rolled her eyes a bit wistfully. “But thank you. For finally telling me. That does mean a lot.”

Kara sighed deeply, letting out another breath as she looked back at the ocean, feeling like the weight of the world had just fallen from her shoulders. She shifted her feet against the sand, feeling her skin tingle where Cat’s hand still rested on top of hers.

“Well, that’s two revelations today. Three, technically,” Cat glanced down at her chest, crossing her arms as the wind picked up. “Should we go for broke with four?”Kara turned to her again, watching goosebumps sprinkle down the length of her arms.

“What do you mean?” she asked.“I think I made a mistake, leaving like I did,” Cat admitted quietly. “I miss CatCo. I miss going into work every day, getting to do something I care about, and more than that, I miss you.”

Kara felt her throat twinge, threatening to close as she felt her heart throb against her lungs.

“These meetings…” Cat kept going. “As much as I appreciate them, just don’t cut it. I find myself…aching to go back to when we spent every day together, even if it was just work. I don’t know why I thought this was the answer, but it’s not, and now I just…want my life back.”“Why did you leave then?” Kara needed more. “Why didn’t you call me…I mean, call…Kara…” “I’ve been avoiding it,” Cat shook her head. “I was afraid…I’d messed things up too much to repair. Afraid of what you might say, or not say…”

Cat’s face was practically white, she looked so raw and uncertain, like maybe she’d just opened up a wound she couldn’t possibly have known was still so fresh. They had spent all this time together, but it couldn’t undo the fact that she’d ignored Kara for the past several months, pretending like she didn’t need her, not asking how things were with Snapper or James or any of that, because it didn’t seem to matter, when clearly it did.

“You should have called,” Kara’s eyes watered as she bit her lip.

“I shouldn’t have left,” Cat told her firmly.

And that was all she needed to hear.

Kara reached across the blanket, taking her face in her hands, bringing their lips together in a crushing kiss.

Cat let out the tiniest noise, almost as if to protest at first, but then her fingers were in Kara’s hair, stroking her cheeks, wiping away her tears as she let herself be kissed like she had never been kissed. Kara’s tongue begged for more, and Cat gave it to her, letting her in as she allowed herself to be wrapped up in strong, shaking arms. Cat pushed them back onto the sand, coming up for air only for a moment before returning to Kara’s lips, marveling at their sureness, holding on to her waist with enough fervor to let her know she was just as sure.

She leaned over the younger woman, feeling her hands, a little less certain than her lips, make their way up her back, touching and teasing her skin before pulling away. Cat smiled down at her, tracing her jawline, blushing for the first time that afternoon as Kara very openly, very consciously stared at her breasts hanging between them. “If you keep looking at me like that…” she swallowed. “…we won’t make it to a bed.“

“Yes we will,” Kara breathed, smiling as she pushed some of Cat’s hair behind her ear. “I’ll make sure of it.”Slowly, she sat up, kissing her again, wrapping her arms around the other woman as she hoisted her into the air, letting Cat’s feet dangle, hands draped around her neck as she carried them back to the house.

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What I'm Packing for the Beach

It’s been a while since I’ve been to the beach and I’ll admit that I’m very ready to feel the sun on my face and have some down time spent reading and walking on the beach!

When I start to pull out things to pack, I always go for dresses, shorts, tanks, swimsuits and coverups first. I normally don’t wear jeans at the beach unless it’s a pair of white ones for dinner. There are so many cute dresses this year that I’m not even considering packing jeans. When I’m not being a total beach bum in my old denim shorts, I’ll be wearing a dress with sandals!

Today, I’m sharing a few favorite things that will definitely be in my bag. Some pieces are already sold out, but I’ve found very similar and also very cute! Loft has been a go to of mine for a while now and all of the pieces linked from Loft are on sale. I’m also including beach towels, candles, sunscreen and makeup as well as the book I’m going to attempt to read while I’m there (it was in my Summer Reading Post)! For the most part, it will just be the dogs and me so I’ll have plenty of time to pour over a good book!

While at Monkee’s in Wilmington last week, I discovered a new brand called Livero. Livero makes the perfect quintessential summer pieces and I really would love to have a closet full. Be sure to click here to see the great styles and patterns!

This little romper from Cabana Life will be so cute for eating lunch at Jules’ my favorite restaurant on Bald Head! I love to sit outside and have a cold margarita and steamed shrimp!

You can use code CRAZYBLONDELIFEBLOG20 for 20% off your order from Cabana Life!

I ordered this Farm Rio dress from Anthroologie and it’s already almost sold out! Farm Rio has so many other cute prints and styles and I’ve linked a few of my favorites in the boutique below!

The dress above is from Loft! It’s lined and runs true to size (also on sale). I did have a bit of trouble getting it tied but by myself, but as long as you’ve got someone around when you’re getting dressed you’ll be fine. It’s easy breezy and fun!

Last year, I bought a couple of swimsuits from Loft and really enjoyed wearing them! This one has a cute plunge in the front, has good coverage in the back, and the ruffles give it lots of style!

Walking on the beach is one of my favorite things to do and most of the time I’ve got a dog with me so I don’t want to have to worry about my swimsuit riding up! The swimsuits from Cabana Life are the best I’ve found for the days when you want to be active! They stay in place and will keep your butt covered! Don’t forget to use code CRAZYBLONDELIFEBLOG20 to receive 20% off your entire order!

This jumpsuit (also from Loft) is made from the softest fabric, has pockets and looks so beachy! Unfortunately, it’s completely sold out (and I just bought it), but I’ve linked other great ones below! My straw bag is from Amazon and my cute sandals are also from Loft!

It’s always good to throw in several styles of shorts! Also from Loft, this outfit will take me anywhere!

One of my favorite dresses…this one from Monkee’s can be worn as a swimsuit coverup or as a dress. Throw on a denim jacket if the weather is a little cool. It’s so flattering and easy!

I’m pretty obsessed with this candle and it’s going to be burning everywhere I go this summer!

Below is a boutique that will help you shop for these summer pieces and more!

What do you pack for the beach and did I leave anything out? Let me know in the comments below!