#but short and sweet. doesn't need to be hella long to be adorable

[captivemuses]

Kaeya is going to nuzzle against his love, cutely clinging to his shirt and giving him eskimo kisses. His hair is a bit disheveled from the touch against the pillow. He is sleepy, in between the realm of consciousness and the realm of pleasant dreams, but awake enough to actively seek Childe's warmth. It is his own special way of saying "I love you. Goodnight" without having to use any words.

Childe had been lulling himself to sleep holding Kaeya with one hand and the other idly playing with the long blue strands that had found rest near his fingers. The room had been quiet for some time now, save for the regular inhales and exhales from the two men sharing a bed. Movements were sparse, and Kaeya consciously nuzzling into Childe's chest was the first thing in awhile to pull him from the unconsciousness that was trying to take hold of his body and mind.

It was such a simple gesture, one that came with a lot of unspoken words that didn't need to be for Childe to hear them. There was a vulnerability that came with sharing a bed with someone, and even if it was far from the first time Kaeya had allowed the Harbinger to let his head rest on the same pillow as him, that didn't mean each time he could fall asleep holding the man he loved wasn't appreciated. And though Childe's eyes didn't open up even after Kaeya went still again, he didn't need to in order to let his lips press to the top of Kaeya's head to return the affection and the unspoken 'I love you'. He knew that Kaeya knew he did.

[disaster-j]

Hi, I'm completely new to BL shows, just started Not Me and I love it!! So I wanted to ask what your favorite BL shows are, to get deeper into the genre, maybe some featuring Gun? He really stands out, I like him a lot. Thank you!!

Hiii! I made a BL rec list for my more obscure faves recently but as always tumblr hates me and is pretending it doesn't exist so I'm making a new one :))) since you're new here I'll just include all of my top faves atm, in no particular order-

(Note that this is just the shows I personally really loved and isn't meant to be an objective ranking. If your faves aren't on here don't take it personally.)

1. Theory of Love - Thai BL

It's my all time favourite BL and I think it will always occupy the top spot on the list for me. This was the show that made me fall in love with romance as a genre. It's such a well executed story that really explores love in it's many forms and was back then one of the first times I watched a romance and felt that I understood exactly why the main characters loved each other so much. A lot of people have differing opinions on this show but for me it's almost perfect. It's also an OffGun bl so if you're craving Gun's acting this will satisfy that for sure. They're both great in this.

2. A Tale of a Thousand Stars - Thai BL

Another great romance imo. Not an OffGun show but the main leads had incredible chemistry. The story was a bit clichéd at times but in a way that was very enjoyable. I liked the slow burn build up of their relationship and the heavier moments really added some much needed depth to the whole narrative. Watching this show as it aired was a great experience and Tian will forever be one of my all time favourite thai characters.

3. 3 Will Be Free - not a BL but a must watch

This was one of the first thai shows I ever watched and it will forever be one of my faves. The story is about three people from very different worlds ending up on the run from the mafia together and ending up falling in love. No shitty triangles tho, ot3 all the way! Mild, my favourite thai actress, is so iconic in this and it's Jennie's best role for sure. Everything about this show was amazing, iconic, never been done before, best thing ever!!!

4. Bad Buddy - Thai BL

Now this one is a bit... idk if you look at my posts on the show near the end it'll seem like I don't care for it. The ending wasn't what I'd hoped for. It felt disingenuous and unsatisfactory to me. Other people loved it tho so it's definitely about personal opinion. I really loved this show in a this can do no wrong sort of way up until half-way through until some things happened that made me lose some of that obsession. Still, it's a really cute romeo juliet style romcom and there's a wlw side ship that I would die for so I will definitely recommend trying it out! Just be prepared for a couple things to not make sense...

5. To My Star - Korean BL

Short and sweet story about a celebrity falling in love with his chef roommate. Loved every second of this. It was so adorable. Not much to say here except that s2 comes out soon so definitely watch it before that!

6. Cherry Magic - Japanese BL

The story of Adachi who wakes up on his 30th birthday to discover his virginity had landed him mind reading powers which reveal his perfect co-worker's secret crush on him. This show is super sweet and wholesome and funny. Absolutely delightful in every single way I cannot recommend this enough. There's also canon aroace rep! Can you believe!?!? It's amazing.

7. Dark Blue Kiss - Thai BL

This one is hella divisive. People either love the main ship or hate em. I'm sure you can guess where my allegiances lie... For me, PeteKao both represented some very real struggles of being in a long-term closeted relationship. I felt that their story was relatable, realistic despite the dramatisation, and one that was important to be told. People often misrepresent this show as a petty jealousy plot when it's really about dealing with your own insecurities over a secret relationship (for Pete) and learning to overcome your internalised homophobia and fear of being rejected by your loved ones (for Kao). So yeah, I'm definitely recommend it but I won't guarantee that you'll like it.

8. Light On Me - Korean BL

Love triangle done very right. I absolutely love this show. It was so simple and grounded and also cute and fluffy. All of the romantic and platonic relationships explored in the show were top-notch and it really had me so completely invested in every single character and their relationships. Overall, very good watch must recommend.

9. Puppy Honey - Thai Show w/ OffGun

Now while this isn't actually a BL show a lot of people still count it as one simply because it was OffGun's first show together. Puppy Honey is a short, 2 season show about a pair of best friends who all fall in love in the backdrop of their club. Emma and Rome are freshers while Porsche and Pick are their super seniors (that's the concept). While both ships are cute and fun in s1 I do recommend skipping the straights in s2 for optimal viewing experience bc their storyline is both boring and completely inconsequential to the rest of the plot. Still, PickRome were OffGun's first ship and it's always got a place in the fandom's hearts because of that.

10. Colour Rush - Korean BL

I really, really loved this one when it aired. It's such an interesting take on the colour based soulbonds concept. S1 was amazing. The storyline, cinematography and chemistry were all amazing. But then a lot of things changed in s2 and I've been too scared to watch it so... I highly recommend watching s1 but won't speak on s2 yet...

I have A Lot more but I'll stop at ten for now bc it's 4 am and I really should sleep. But do check out my currently watching (link in my bio) for what I'm watching rn along with Not Me bc most of those shows are amazing too!

[whaleofatjme1920]

Hi! Could I get a Romantic and Nsfw matchup for marble hornets pls? I'm a Pansexual genderfluid and I go by they/them. I'm mostly insecure of my stretchmarks, small bust size and body hair. I am somewhat of a reserved person when approached/ will quickly turn into the most feral tiny person you've ever seen if I trust you enough and cling onto you like a puppy but not in public. I'm not a fan of displaying my emotions infront of strangers in public.

I like cuddling, baking, making tiny model things, SWEATERS!!!!, antiques & wine. I dislike Exorcisms, yelling/loud noises and me crying in public. I sometimes pace around rooms randomly and i have a habit of biting my nails when panicked. I have jet black hair styled into a mullet and dark brown eyes. I like to wear pajamas and sweaters most of the time and I like watching the Sun set on the roof. Im hella short too(4'11). I avoid social gatherings as much as I can. Many people don't approach me because I'm too scary looking?? Lol u looking at a friggin dwarf here

Anyways for the nsfw part I'm into praising and light bondage. Mostly a sub, sometimes I don't mind taking control if asked. Usually very open minded to people's kinks if they're hygenic. I cannot last very long with teasing but I try my best. Kinda into light choking. I enjoy petplay, wearing a collar, getting yanked. Not much of a masochist but some pain is alright. I hate doing it in public spaces. I cannot go more than 3 rounds without taking a break. I love hearing my partner in bed.

I hope that's enough info!!

Your matchup is Jessica Locke!

[Disclaimer, if you're coming from the tags, this is part of a special event I am holding from November 17th to the 21st where I am accepting matchups from all fandoms I currently write for. Feel free to check out my 1K celebration masterlist here for rules during the window this event is open! If it's past the 21st midnight USA central time, do NOT send me a matchup. I will have to politely turn you down. Sorry </3]

NSFW below

In General

I read over this a few times, and well, all I can say is that you seemed to vibe really well with Jessica.

What She Likes About You

I saw you really like cuddling!! Jessica is so touch starved she needs that. Sweaters work super well because she's always cold too. Loves that you're into making tiny models, thinks it's adorable. She also really loves that you're into baking. Thinks your body is absolutely gorgeous, finds your small bust size, body hair and your stretch marks aesthetically appealing. She's just SUPER into you. I think she really likes your hair too. And your height?? That's so sweet to her.

You Two as a Couple & NSFW

Jessica cannot bake AT ALL, so please teach her your ways!! She loves giving you her sweaters, jackets and what not. She always brings extra for you whenever the two of you go out. Has patience for making tiny things but she's not really good at it so she just kinda watches you because she thinks you're really good at it. She compliments you a lot. Jessica might tell you to stop biting your nails but she has the same problem it's almost comical. She won't make you express yourself past than what you're comfortable with. She's relatively reserved too, especially after the whole Marble Hornets thing. She likes watching sunsets too, and the two of you would definitely spend time up on the roof doing so. She loves spending time with you, kissing the side of your head and such. She doesn't like social gatherings either, they make her kinda uncomfortable. I think the two of you do a lot of soft, quiet things together. Just the two of you.

She's pretty good at praise and likes to receive some herself. I think she's a soft dom, but can get a little testy because it's her way of taking back control. She likes petplay, I can STRONGLY see that with her. She would leash you. Again, she's not a masochist so you don't need to worry about her stepping out of bounds. Depending on what you actually like being called, she would call you kitty, or puppy, I just think she finds it cute. She would choke you very lightly but that's because she doesn't want to hurt you. Though, I feel she would like control stolen from her once and a while.

Closing Thoughts/Other Things

Hi love bug, this one was fun to write! I haven't written a matchup for Jessica yet. What fun! Anyways, hope you enjoyed <3