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ink & innocence - 1

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"Alright, just keep that wrapped for two days, come back if anything happens."

The rolling of the wheels from the artist's stool echoed through the tattoo shop, blending with the buzz of tattoo guns that hummed like restless bees. The air smelled of antiseptic, ink, and faint traces of burnt coffee from the pot someone had forgotten to turn off hours ago. Overhead, the muted bass of a playlist filtered through the JBL speakers mounted in each corner, punctuated occasionally by laughter and chatter between clients and artists. The ambiance was a chaotic symphony that Harry had long since learned to tune out.

Harry peeled the black nitrile gloves from his large hands with practiced precision, the snap of the material barely audible over the noise. He rolled them into a ball and tossed them into the trash, landing the shot effortlessly. His gaze flicked toward the apprentice, a wiry kid with a head full of bleached hair, leaning against the counter scrolling his phone.

"Ni, clean the station f'me. I'll be back soon." His deep voice cut through the din without needing to rise above it.

The apprentice straightened up, muttering something about being a glorified janitor as Harry gave the chair he'd been working on a nudge with his boot, spinning it back into place. Without another word, Harry strode toward the sink, his boots hitting the tile floor in a deliberate rhythm. He let the water run cold before scrubbing his hands, chasing away the slick latex residue.

His reflection in the mirror above the sink was familiar but worn—sharp jawline framed by the untamed curls that hung loosely around his face, the strands darkened slightly with sweat from the hours spent leaning over intricate linework. He rubbed at his temples briefly before shaking it off.

Making his way to the back office, Harry pushed open the door, the hinges creaking softly in protest. The heavy oak door clicked shut behind him, muffling the noise of the shop to a dull roar. The office was modest, functional, and distinctly his. The centerpiece was a battered brown leather sofa that sagged in the middle, where he now sank down with a groan. Papers, receipts, and appointment schedules spilled across the coffee table in organized chaos, the remnants of his latest battle with the bureaucracy of running a business.

Reaching into his pocket, he fished out a dark green bandana, shaking it out before tying it around his head with a double knot. It was one of many he kept stashed in his bag, a small but vital part of his routine to keep his unruly curls out of his face. His hands fell into his lap for a moment, and a long, tired sigh slipped past his lips, echoing softly in the quiet room.

It had been one hell of a week. Four nights in a row staying late to fix problems that shouldn't have existed in the first place. Lease renewals that felt endless, payroll corrections that had him cursing under his breath, and a scheduling disaster courtesy of Zayn.

Zayn, with his smooth charm and infuriating nonchalance, had somehow managed to book clients on top of each other during the week Harry had taken off to recover from a nasty head cold. Zayn claimed innocence, of course, insisting it was a system error or that Niall had gotten confused while updating the calendar. Harry wasn't buying it. Now the mess had landed squarely on his shoulders—because that's what being the owner of Black Rose Studios meant.

His green eyes scanned the pile of paperwork on the table, mentally categorizing it into priorities. At least this was the last stack for now. The rest could wait until Monday morning. Out in the shop, the low hum of voices filtered through the walls. He could hear Zayn's distinctive laugh cutting through the chatter, no doubt schmoozing some poor client or persuading Niall to cover for him again.

Harry had told them to finish up with the last three appointments for the night. Naturally, they'd whined about it, angling for an early out to make it to Zayn's party. A party Zayn had been hyping all week, complete with endless mentions of Isobel's new roommate—someone Zayn seemed convinced Harry needed to meet.

He leaned forward, elbows resting on his knees, pen in hand as he began scrawling his signature on a stack of lease agreements. The repetitive motion of signing his initials—HS, HS, HS—offered a small reprieve from the chaos.

Knock, knock.

The sharp raps at the door didn't slow him. He flipped a page and continued signing, barely glancing up. "Yeah?"

The sound of a chip bag crinkling made his jaw tighten. A second later, the telltale pop of the bag opening reached his ears, followed by the unmistakable cascade of crumbs hitting the floor.

"You should really come tonight, man." Zayn's voice was muffled as he spoke around a mouthful of chips. The door creaked open, and without waiting for an invitation, Zayn sauntered in and flopped down beside Harry on the sagging sofa.

"Didn't I leave you with clients?" Harry muttered, his pen not pausing for a second.

Zayn shrugged nonchalantly, the rustle of his leather jacket loud in the small space. "Niall's got it. They're fine." He waved a hand as if to dismiss the idea of responsibility entirely, reaching into the chip bag for another handful.

Harry finally looked up, shooting him a withering glare. "You're supposed to be working, not shoving crisps down your throat in my office."

Zayn smirked, unfazed. "Come on, you've been cooped up in here all week. You need to get out. Isobel's bringing her new roommate tonight— she's—"

"No," Harry cut him off, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Zayn sighed dramatically but pressed on, his brown eyes gleaming with mischief. "Her name's Aspen, and she's not stuck up. She's just... quiet. But in a cute way, y'know? Like, mysterious."

Harry scoffed, setting his pen down with a snap. "Yeah, no thanks. I'm not interested in some preppy girl with rich parents and a superiority complex."

Zayn rolled his eyes. "You don't even know her. And for the record, she's not preppy. She's cool. Just... Come out, man. When's the last time you let loose?"

Harry didn't respond immediately, his mind flicking back to the last party he attended—Louis' place, over the summer. That felt like a lifetime ago now. The thought of alcohol and music made him feel... tired. Still, Zayn's relentless nagging was wearing him down.

"Fine," he said at last, stuffing the paperwork into a folder and slapping a sticky note on top. "But if she's annoying, I'm leaving."

Zayn grinned triumphantly, crumbs scattering onto the couch as he stood up. "You won't regret it."

As he left, Harry glanced at the discarded chip bag on the table. With a muttered curse, he crumpled it and tossed it into the trash, shouting after Zayn, "Clean up after yourself next time!"

The muffled sound of Zayn's laughter was his only reply.

˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗

Aspen tugged the brush through her hair, wincing as it snagged on a stubborn curl. The faint scent of lavender conditioner lingered, a remnant from her earlier shower, mixing with the vanilla candle Isobel had lit hours ago in their small on-campus apartment. The gentle flicker of the candlelight reflected in the bathroom mirror, softening the sharp angles of Aspen's face as she worked her way through the tangled strands.

Her class had let out early that afternoon, an unexpected reprieve that she'd intended to spend buried in a book or curled up in bed with her favorite playlist humming through her headphones. But Isobel had other plans. Aspen's roommate had appeared in the doorway of her room with a pleading expression, hands clasped dramatically in front of her.

"You have to come with me tonight, Asp. Please. Zayn's throwing a party— it's lowkey, I swear!"

The term had finally come to an end-- her final exams all submitted and completed and she hated to sound cocky but she new she passed for sure. Her current GPA of a perfect 4.0 remained untouched for as long as she could remember. It was never a bribing point for her, though. Her grades were only so good because she had nothing to distract herself with. Parties never excited her and the boys she found interest in, she would never do anything about. And she surely was never approached by any of them either. Although she was sure that if she had been, she would be too shy to do anything anyways.

Aspen had protested at first, of course. She always did. Parties were foreign territory, a world she'd deliberately avoided ever since starting college. Growing up, she had made a silent pact with herself— and her parents— that she would stay focused. No distractions. No wild nights that might lead to messy mornings. It wasn't like she judged people who partied; it just wasn't her scene.

But Isobel's persistence was as predictable as it was relentless. And now here she was, smoothing down her freshly brushed curls, her reflection in the mirror staring back at her with a mixture of resignation and anxiety.

"It's just a get-together, right?" Aspen asked, her voice tentative as she glanced at Isobel's reflection beside her.

Isobel's silence was answer enough.

"Iz..." Aspen turned slowly, setting the brush down with an exasperated sigh.

"Yes! Yes, okay, it's just a small get-together," Isobel said quickly, her words tumbling over one another in her rush to reassure. "It's just Zayn, a few of his friends from the shop, and maybe a couple others. Nothing crazy. No keg stands, no beer pong, nothing like that." She paused, gauging Aspen's reaction before adding, "And you don't have to drink! I already told Zayn to have soda and juice out."

Aspen wrinkled her nose. "Juice? Seriously? Iz, I'm not five."

Isobel snorted, pointing at her with the end of her eyeshadow brush. "Okay, but the mere mention of alcohol makes you do that weird cringy thing with your face, so maybe juice is a good option."

As if on cue, Aspen cringed again, her nose scrunching involuntarily. She turned back to the mirror, muttering under her breath as she picked up her blush brush.

Makeup had never been a big part of Aspen's routine, but she couldn't deny the satisfaction of it. There was something oddly soothing about the soft swirls of powder on her cheeks or the precise swipe of mascara on her lashes. Tonight, however, she was feeling daring—or as daring as Aspen could feel. She picked up a black liquid liner, carefully dragging the felt tip along the edge of her eyelid.

The result wasn't perfect, but it wasn't terrible either. She stepped back to admire her handiwork just as Isobel appeared behind her, clapping her hands in delight.

"Oh my God! Aspen, you look amazing! That wing is perfect— I mean, it's practically professional."

Aspen blushed under the praise, ducking her head slightly. "It's not that great," she murmured, though a small smile tugged at the corners of her lips.

Her mood, however, soured slightly as her mind wandered about who would be there, the thought of someone new being at the party. Aspen had met Zayn before— he was charming in that effortless, slightly intimidating way—but the idea of meeting more of his friends made her stomach churn. She had heard bits and pieces about them: Niall, who apparently had the sense of humor of a stand-up comedian; Louis, a former coworker of Zayn's with a penchant for mischief. And then there was Harry.

The mere thought of Harry sent a jolt of nervous energy through her. Tattoos. Piercings. Owner of a tattoo shop. She could already feel the intimidating aura he would inevitably exude. Aspen had never been good at talking to guys, especially not ones like that.

She would be doomed if she even tried to squeak a word to him. Isobel of course played into the playful banter earlier when she was begging for Aspen to come.

"I'm not talking to him," she said firmly, more to herself than to Isobel.

Isobel, rummaging through her closet in search of the perfect outfit, barely glanced over her shoulder. "What was that?"

"I said I'm not talking to him," Aspen repeated, louder this time. "I'll go to the party, but I'm not—no way. Not happening."

Isobel smirked, tossing a shirt over her shoulder. "Who said you have to talk to him? Maybe he'll think you're hot and talk to you."

Aspen gasped, her face heating up. "God, no! Shut up!"

Isobel only laughed, her amusement growing when one of her discarded shirts landed squarely on Aspen's face. Aspen pulled it off with a huff, shaking her head as she returned to the bathroom.

By the time she finished her makeup and spritzed herself with her favorite cherry vanilla perfume, the nervous knot in her stomach had only grown tighter. She stepped back to examine her outfit in the mirror: a deep red ribbed long-sleeve top with a square neckline that hugged her frame, paired with a justtt long enough denim skirt and sheer black tights. Her boots added a bit of edge to the otherwise sweet ensemble, and the white satin bow in her hair tied it all together in it's half up-half down style. On her neck, a beautiful 'A' necklace that Isobel got her after their first year of living together and her ears had small silver hoops in them.

She tugged at the hem of her skirt nervously, turning to Isobel. "Is it too much?"

Isobel turned to look, her eyes widening in mock awe. "You look incredible, Aspen. Seriously. If you don't get at least ten compliments tonight, I'll be shocked."

Aspen laughed despite herself, grabbing a leather jacket from Isobel's closet. The coat was heavier than she needed, but it gave her a sense of security. She slung it into the crook of her arm as they headed out the door. Zayn didn't live too far from them, but Isobel insisted on taking an Uber because she wanted to dress up and it certainly didn't fit the weather outside.

The Uber ride was short but felt interminable. Aspen stared out the window, watching the city lights blur past, her hands fidgeting with the zipper of her jacket. Her nerves buzzed like static, but she told herself this was for Isobel. Just one night. She could survive one night.

And maybe, just maybe, it wouldn't be as bad as she feared.

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iwanty0uu · 2 years ago

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“𝐺𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑃𝑢𝑚 𝑃𝑢𝑚 𝑁𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑠 𝐺𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑆ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑡𝑒𝑟“~𝓁ℯ𝓁ℯ ✧˚ · . ✧˚ · . ✧˚ · .

pt5…

He maneuvered you through the walk way and turned on the lights, as ‘All Mine ‘ began to play through the small JBL speaker resting on his bed along with a basket full of his hoodies, candy, skin care things, and flowers. He then brought out a huge target bag and gave it to you, smiling showing his pearly whites. Grills still in, mustache only a bit longer than usual made him look extra fine. “AWWWWW CON CONNN HOW SWEET OF YOU!” you practically screamed nearly dropping the bag, hugging him. Lifting you up laughing, you wrapped your legs around his waist as he placed you on the bed. “Boy fuck no I’m not laying in your bed in my outside clothes” “You’re ridiculous y/n” he sighed watching you strip, sliding off your biker shorts and folding them, and stuffing them into the portion of your bag made for dirty clothes.

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

Sitting criss cross apple sauce while he leaned on his dresser, licking his lips at the imprint of your pussy through your underwear. Such a pervert. A long purple heavy item was pulled out of the bag, you seen a plush white fabric on the other side, and to your surprise, it was the weighted blanket that you had been eyeing in target but was sold out when you went to buy it. “Thank you so much boo!! I literally love your whole soulll” you said wrapping the blanket around yourself. You went through the whole basket, saying thank you every time you found something new, showering him with words of affirmation and compliments. “I’m gonna go use this in the shower” you said taking the face masks and shower gel your almost-boyfriend got you. He couldn’t help but spoil you.

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

It was his love language and he did it because he loved you. He was in love with you, and he wasn’t afraid to admit it, but he was afraid that he would fuck up the one thing that he cherished in his life. So Sasha helped him write a letter and made it look all Shakespeare-ish. Dipping it in coffee, leaving it to dry, tearing and burning it a little, he was so pleased with how it looked but didn’t want to see your reaction to it in fear of rejection. You left the steam filled shower all clean and lathered up in some nice Aveeno lotion ,hair neatly tied in a head-tie alone after removing your bonnet. “Ima shower too” He said quickly grabbing a towel and leaving the note on the bed. “what’s thi-“ the door shut before you could answer. “rude ass” the note was flipped over, a curious smile grew on your face, intrigued by the old style love letter. You read it, all of it, it was so heart warming that you couldn’t help the tears that fell onto your face.

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

You didn’t know that he felt that way about you, it felt so good to be loved, and needed and cared for. His shower abruptly stopped as you knocked on the door. Hurrying to dry off, he opened the the door, met with a hug. “Connie I’m in love with you too, and I wouldn’t know what to do with myself without you”

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ ‘Let Me Break Your Heart Again’ by Laufy played on the speakers now.. great timing.

Relief hit Connie as tears brimmed his eyes, he was a thug but thugs cry too.. that was the most gangster thing Connie could have ever done in his life, and it was being vulnerable, vulnerable enough to admit how restless he was every night you were upset at him, every night that you didn’t warm the side of his bed the way you did during sleep overs.

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

The depths of despair dragged Connie into it’s grasp and forced him to stay there until he figured out why he felt so depressed without you. But it so happened to be the reason in itself.. he was without you.

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

A passionate kiss filled both of your lips. You wiped his tears away and wiped your own, wet eyelashes looked up at him as you pulled away from him. You both smiled in relief as you smooched his lips. “Baby you got abs? Yea you gettin some tonight” you said before ripping the towel off his abdomen, revealing his pretty pink dick.

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

It was perfect, and you didn’t know how you were going to take it all in but it didn’t matter because that bitch had no choice but to fit. He lifted you while squeezing your ass, sliding the basket on to the floor, laying you back on the bed. He reached over to his bedside table and picked up the purple condoms you bought for him as a joke that he had saved just for a moment like this and slipped it on himself.

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

He deepened the kiss again, untying your robe and throwing it on the floor along side the rest of the organized chaos. “Connie I need you so bad right now” you said, rubbing the small melanated bunch of nerves in between your legs. “Let me do that for you mama” he said, sliding his fingers inside you, “ah” you sighed. You missed the feeling of him pumping inside you like this, walls clenching around his fingers , you smiled as he let them enter your mouth,licking up your own juices made you almost cum right there. His hood lined up perfectly with your entrance, like his cock was made to fit your pretty cunt. He thrusted deeply “Ouue fuck connnn” you moaned, wrapping both legs and arms around him, lapping at his neck like it was candy, everything about him tasted sweet, He thrusted into your pussy slowly at first so you could adjust to his length, then his strokes got rough and aggressive.

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

He hit your cervix with every stroke which made you go feral. Lewd slaps and squelches filled the the nearly silent room. “Fuckk this pussy Connieee”, no longer feeling his throbbing dick inside of you, you whined at the emptiness “turn around for me lovey” he whispered in your ear while you turned yourself over, he placed a pillow under your stomach and grabbed a hold of your hips, inserting his cock right where it belonged, he started back his rough pace, slapping your ass as you grabbed the sheets “fuck back” his voice stern, “fuckkk yes baby im-“ He moaned out, grunts occasionally leaving his mouth, flowing into your ears, filling the room, his words seeped through your skin, his touch was intoxicating, you were addicted to his hands and the way your body molded into him perfectly, thinking about his cock digging into the back of your pretty pussy was enough to send you over the edge.

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

An orgasm blossomed inside of you, leaving thick trails of your cum on connie’s shaft, “Im cumminggggg” you whispered halfway through pleasure, his thrusts became sloppy and more like jabs, his hips staggered as you felt his them lock in place, his dick twitched inside of you “fuckk baby this pussy so tight” you felt the release of sperm into the condom inside of you, “And who’s is it baby?” he asked grabbing your neck gently kissing your cheek waiting for an answer “ all yours papa” you replied as he smirked at the rightful answer, his lips touched yours, causing you both to fall into a deep kiss that felt like it lasted forever. He left pecks all over your neck and cheeks, feeling that familiar shyness from months ago, you giggled and hid your face into his neck, covering your exposed breasts that were filled with hickeys. “Girl what you tryna hide? Like you didn’t just tell me that this pussy was mine while i was digging you out” he laughed mocking you “Nigga ill never fuck you again stop” you cheesed hiding your eyes while Connie snuck a kiss on your clit before disposing the condom, wiping himself off, then you.

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

Now mostly clothed with connie’s shirt and your pajama shorts, and connie in some sweat pants, you both laid in bed cuddled up, lights off, mess on the floor left for tomorrow. ”That dick was excellent” you said dapping him up “I’m glad you liked it girl” he said kissing you. “Damn you love these lips” - “Which ones?” you playfully shoved him and giggled “You’re officially my boyfriend Connie” you said “But keep this between us, nobody knows what we do but they know that you’re mine.. i like my privacy.. keep these hoes wondering” he nodded and smiled at your remark, cuddling up closer to you, while you shifted some of your attention to the TV which was playing ‘The Craft’, and then back to him. He turned your head to face him fully, looking into those big brown eyes that got him here, he finally answered ,“Yea baby i like the sound of that”….

+*:ꔫ:*﹤ ﹥*:ꔫ:*+ﾟ

*also the video of you and sasha on the slingshot went viral on tik tok which made you gain hella followers that you would be shocked to see in the morning.*

That’s all folks! They’re relationship is the cutest and i hope yall ate good after getting this five parter! If you couldn’t tell, i really fuck wit purple but Lele loves all her babies~𝓁ℯ𝓁ℯ<3

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luckysalbum · 11 days ago

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How the different jjk characters would ask you to their matric ball (south african prom but fancier bc it's only in your last year)

Gojo: goes overboard, purposefully slightly cringe. He does it at school too. He has a poster, a fat bouquet of flowers with Lindt chocolate. Even a box of condoms as a joke (not really) He makes geto film it so he can post it on tiktok and go viral (he does) he makes a playlist to play off of a jbl speaker too.

(This one specifically)

Careless whisper and that one boys to men song are the top two songs. He also makes a song and sings it loudly and obnoxiously. For the rest of the day he's trailing behind you holding everything he got you as punishment for embarrassing you. He's humming careless whisper for the rest of the day too.

Geto: He's more subtle. He gets your favourite flowers and sweets. He doesn't do it at school he shows up to your house when he KNOWS you'll be cute so you can take pictures.

Nanami: flowers, chocolates, card, the whole nine yards. He plans the night too. Takes you out to formally ask you at your favourite restaurant. He also gives you a necklace to wear with your dress (he already knows the style you want of course)

Toji: passes a note to you in class and asks you. When you say no he waits by your locker to ask you. When you say no again he FINALLY buys some flowers to ask you.

Choso: He's sweet, similar to geto he asks you in private. He's super nervous, so you can tell he wants to ask you something. He has your favourite book or manga and a card that he shoves in your hands while quickly asking you if you'll be his date to the MD, but it's okay if you say no. You two are the ones that end up a couple after MD (and the only truly cute couple)

Sukuna: does not ask you. Shows up to your house with a nice car. You wonder how he got your exact dress colour to match the hankerchief in his breastpocket.

Shoko: She's nonchalant. She wasn't even planning on going until you kept hinting and hinting (no subtlety at all). Then she started asking about your dress colours and plans so she could work out her own. Then one morning you opened your locker to a card and a singular rose asking you officially and apologising for not realising you meant as dates for the longest time. (Oblivious lesbian shoko is MY CANON)

Yuki: Said you're her date from grade 8. And she meant it. Except she didn't think you'd be going as dates and not as friends. (YEARNER YUKI) Does the whole nine yards. Flowers, chocolates,sweets, and cutesy teddy bear, she makes a big fat deal of it.

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amberlynnmurdock · 2 years ago

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Blind Faith

Chapter 2: Fate

Pairing: Matt Murdock x Reader

Chapter Summary: Fate brings you and the Devil of Hell's Kitchen together again.

Warnings for this chapter: attempted attack, cursing, mentions of alcohol.

Chapter 1 here

New York City

11:00 PM

You haven’t told anyone about your savior.

It’s nearly midnight, and you and your friends are getting ready to go out. There were plenty of distractions around you—things you had grown used to over the past four years living here. The JBL speaker that played Hannah’s pre-game playlist, the sounds of phones clicking when a selfie was taken, and shot glasses slamming on the marble countertop—the familiar position of leaning over the bathroom sink to draw on your eyeliner. Emily asking you to help her tie her halter top at her neck.

And yet, despite all these distractions—despite all the conversations you’ve had and the time that’s passed since last week—you couldn’t stop thinking about him: your savior.

When you stumbled into your apartment last week after getting attacked (and then saved), no one noticed your entrance because they were sound asleep. When you looked at your appearance in the mirror, you didn’t look like you had been attacked. Sure, your hair was messy, and your knees a bit scraped, but otherwise you looked fine. Seeing Emily asleep on the couch, you half thought about telling her about what happened in the morning. The other side of you won—you’d keep your interaction with your savior a secret.

Why? You weren’t sure. So much of your life was shared with people, so much of it you had to share. You wanted to keep your moment with your savior to yourself. It was precious, and it didn’t need to be shared. No one needed to know.

“Hello? Earth to __?” Bella cooed your name, waving a shot of tequila in your face. You traded the lipstick you were holding for the shot. Following Bella out of the bathroom and into your living room, you meet Hannah and Emily who held shots of their own.

“To the official end of the semester, and thus the end of our undergrad years,” Bella raised her shot in the area. The rest of you did the same, and you added one more line.

“And to the beginning of what lies ahead,” you smiled at your friends. You didn’t want to get sentimental, but it was hard not to. At least, your lease in this apartment didn’t end until December, so the four of you still had time to make more memories living together.

After that, you all took your shots and made matching grimacing faces once the alcohol burned down your throat. It didn’t stop you all from pouring another round.

Your savior still lingered in the back of your mind, and you wondered if you’d get to see him again.

~~~

Midnight

Another night, another bar.

This time, you definitely drank more than your capacity. Simply put… it was one of those nights. Did you regret it? Not right now. Would you? Maybe. You were having too much fun to care. And… Hannah was handing you another shot.

“When’s the last time we had any water?” You shouted over the music at her.

She shrugged and flipped her blonde hair behind her shoulders.

“You said another shot?!” She laughed and took your hand to lead you through the crowd of people to the bar. Reaching the bar, you leaned over the wooden countertop and got the bartender’s attention. It was a young woman, with dark hair wearing hoop earrings.

“Two shots of Tito’s,” you ordered, “please.”

“Let me buy this round,” a voice shouted in your ear unpleasantly. Startled, you jumped next to Hannah a bit and the two of you looked at where the voice came from. It was a guy, around your age, maybe older, who bore an NYU collared shirt. He didn’t look familiar, you thought. You hated unsolicited offers, especially from men at the bar.

“No thanks,” you curtly replied, facing the other way. The bartender gave you a knowing look and took your card from your hand—you wouldn’t be so forgetful of it, this time.

As if offended, the guy, who you now saw had sandy blonde hair, frowned. He was clearly confused by your rejection.

You and Hannah ignored him while you took your shots.

“Hello?” He called for your attention again.

“I said we don’t need your money,” you snapped at him. “Go bother someone else.”

Perplexed, the guy rolled his eyes, muttered something under his breath, and left the bar. You shook your head and grabbed Hannah’s hand.

“Why do men think it’s such a grand gesture to offer to buy us six-dollar shots?!” You said in exasperation.

“The audacity,” Hannah replied.

Moving back to the dance floor, you and Hannah found Emily and Bella who were next to a group of guys—familiar faces, probably a “situationship” they had going on. You eyed the guys suspiciously. It was hard not to, given the history of your friends’ choice of men. For the sake of having a good time, though, you decided to play nice. You told yourself you’d only get mean if any of the guys started acting like assholes.

“We might bounce to another bar,” Emily told you, “are you cool with that?”

“That’s good with me. Let me step outside for fresh air and then I’ll meet you when you finish your drinks here,” You replied. If you were going to start all over again at another bar, might as well prepare yourself by getting as much fresh air as possible, before you’d be stuck in yet another stuffy club.

You pushed past the crowds, and it was then you realized that you seriously needed water. You walked zig-zagged, but your mind was sharp enough to know where you were going. You dodged some more people outside and walked around the building of the bar to the alleyway. There were enough people around the front you weren't concerned for your safety, truthfully this time.

You pulled out your phone and began scrolling through the notifications you got once you had service again. Curiously, you opened your job searching app to see if any of the law firms you had applied to reviewed your application.

Hogarth, Chao and Benowitz: 1 view.

Landman and Zack: 2 views.

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You were too drunk to open the message from the last firm you applied to. You bookmarked the page and would read it in the morning when you were sober.

“I don’t want to talk about this anymore,” you heard a girl’s voice come from your left. It appeared you weren’t alone in the alley after all. She looked to be about your age, maybe younger. The bar you and your friends were at was known to let underage college kids in, so you wouldn’t be surprised. “I’m tired and I want to go home with Stephanie.” Her back was on the brick wall and there was a guy in front of her, about your age, for sure.

“You’re not goin’ home with Stephanie,” he demanded, “you’re comin’ home with me.” He slurred his words as well, and you knew the girl was drunk by the way she was squirming against the wall. Her voice cracked when she spoke like she was about to cry. “And you’re gonna tell me what that guy said to you.”

“I told you!” She begged, “I dropped my wallet and he picked it up for me, that’s it!”

“I saw you handed him something,” he argued. “What the fuck did you give him?”

“Nothing!” The girl cried. She tried to walk away from him, but he aggressively grabbed both her shoulders and squeezed her arms. The girl yelped in response, and you couldn’t be a bystander anymore.

“Hey!” You started walking toward them, feeling your heart rate rise. “Don’t touch her! Leave her alone,” you said in a steady voice. Your ears were ringing. As you got closer, you realized the guy towered over the girl but barely towered over you. His eyes were like daggers as he looked at you like you’d just triggered something in him.

“Fuck off,” he sneered, still holding the girl in his arms.

“I said leave her alone,” you argued. Ignoring you, he stared at the young girl in front of him and gripped her shoulders so hard, you could see her arms begin to turn red at the contact. Unsure of what to do, you did what first popped into your mind in your drunken state. You shoved the guy off her with all your might, feeling your core tighten.

“You fuckin’ bitch,” the guy growled as he charged for you. Bracing for impact, you held your arms over your head in a criss-cross position and waited for whatever was to come. Instead of feeling his body weight lunge at you, you instead were met with…nothing but the cool air gracing your skin. When you opened your eyes, you gasped when you saw your savior had stopped the guy from attacking you.

You couldn’t waste time watching as the man in the mask almost beat him to a pulp. You looked at the girl who stood shocked and quickly grabbed her hand, leading her away toward the end of the alley near the bar. She was crying, and she held onto you tightly.

“Thank you,” she managed to say among her tears. You squeezed her hand in response—maybe her friend Stephanie was out here looking for her. A curly-haired red-headed girl put her phone down from her ear and raised her hand as she saw you leading her friend to her.

“Stephanie!” The girl called out.

“Oh my god, Christina,” Stephanie cried, hugging her friend. Stephanie gave you a grateful look as they hugged. You smiled, patting Christina on the back. Nothing like nearly getting attacked again and saving a girl from her asshole boyfriend to sober you up fast. Remembering that your savior was in the alleyway, you rushed back around the corner in hopes of catching him.

And there he was, under a dimly lit lamp, chest heaving over the guy who now lay crunched and knocked out. You walked carefully and slowly, your savior’s back to you. He turned his head so you could see the profile of his covered face. His hands were in fists, but when he realized you were there, he let his fists go.

“Fate brings us together again,” you decide to speak first.

“Or you just keep getting yourself into trouble,” he replied.

“That…” you feel yourself slur your words again, “that wasn’t me. I was just trying to help her.”

“Maybe not attack a 180-pound man without a weapon,” he argued. Your savior wasn’t being so kind to you. Or maybe you weren’t used to being called out.

“I would’ve figured something out… had you not been there,” you tried your hardest to sound sober but it wasn’t working.

He was fully turned around now. He looked like nothing but a black shadow in the dark. Only his lips were visible, and he wasn’t smiling at your lighthearted tone of voice.

“Had I not been here, he could’ve hurt you. And the girl, for that matter.”

“And yet you were here, somehow, which brings me back to saying it was fate.”

You stepped closer to him, the closest you’ve ever stood. You felt something hot in your chest.

His silence was driving you crazy.

“I saw a girl getting harassed by her toxic boyfriend and I thought telling him to fuck-off would’ve scared him. I couldn’t—I couldn’t stand by and hear something like that. So if he were to attack me, weaponless, at least he wouldn’t have achieved his first goal of hurting that poor girl,” you explained the best you could, starting to feel like the ground you stood on was spinning. The man in the mask—your savior—his mouth twitched to say something, then he shook his head.

“You shouldn’t put yourself in danger like that,” he told you.

“So I shouldn’t have stepped in? Okay,” you scoffed, “then why do you step in? Do we not have the same mindset about this? If I’m a bystander who can’t ignore something, and it’s wrong that I step in, what does that make you?”

“Someone who knows how to fight when they do step in. You are intoxicated,” he plainly stated. You shook your head, annoyed.

“I would’ve done the same thing sober,” you truthfully argued, “I—I can’t stand men who take advantage of girls. I would’ve risked it, sober or not, if it meant that girl didn’t have to carry home trauma!”

“And then, what would’ve happened to you, if I wasn’t here?”

“I guess we’ll never know,” you answered. He pressed his lips together exasperated.

“I told you to take care of yourself. To be safe,” he said lowly.

“I have,” you whispered. “Really. And… I guess I should say thank you again. For tonight. I know it was dangerous, but if you come from the same place of not being able to stand by, then you of all should understand.”

He was silent for a moment. Then, he spoke, a bit louder this time.

“You need to learn how to defend yourself.”

“I’ll make time, now that it’s summer,” you mentioned. Then, maybe it was a surge of confidence or the alcohol, you asked him. “Teach me?”

The corner of his mouth perked in a smile.

“You know where I live,” you continued, “West 45th and 11th. The roof.”

“You sure you won’t be out with your friends?” He asked lightly.

You didn’t like how excited you got at his inquisition. You played it off.

“I can spare a night, for you,” you answered. “For not putting myself in danger, anymore. Saturday.”

His demeanor changed—it wasn’t defensive anymore, nor argumentative. His shoulders relaxed, and he took a heavy sigh.

“Your friends are wondering where you are,” he suddenly said. You furrowed your brows. Before you could question him, you felt your phone buzz with a text from Bella asking where you were.

“They’re outside. Go meet them before they get suspicious,” your savior suggested, starting to walk away. You felt the fire in your chest you felt earlier start to diminish, the farther he backed away.

“Saturday?” You wanted to confirm with him.

“At 10,” was his response.

Before you could say anything else, your savior blended in with the blackness of the alley.

You took one last look before you sealed your fate.

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audio-luddite · 10 months ago

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Speakers Again!

There is a remarkable group of speakers on Craigslist today in our city. In the $1200 dollar range there are some big Technics, JBLs, a Maggie, and an Infinity RS 2.5.

One ad especially caught my attention. It was a pair of Allison Ones.

Not this pair, I was looking for a good Picture.

You never see these out there. From the 1970s era with a "Boston" sound. These guys are three way with six drivers each channel. They could be called quasi-omidirectional. In the wars over speaker theory Omni direction always comes up. The trick here is they must be placed hard against a wall so the wall becomes like an acoustic mirror creating a virtual omni pair for each channel.

Back in my youth these were respected. The designer Roy Allison was out of AR (Acoustic Research) and had a hand in the famous AR-3. Oh, and yes I wanted a pair. Much easier to live with compared to maggies and more conventional high end speakers.

I liked the concept as it was pretty simple. The angle of the two faces is 90 degrees as I recall. You get symmetry on two planes when against the wall. Wall placement has several advantages. It helps in the low Bass by bumping it by around 6 db (wall and floor) It limits multipath reflections a bit. The room fills with sound and there is a significant area of radiator surface with two of everything per side.

All the drivers are flat on the faces so from a central listening position you are 40 to 45 degrees off axis to them which should mess up the highs a bit but they were reputed to have excellent imaging so there is that.

These were one of my influences for design. My invisible speakers are also set hard against the wall. It pleases the wife to not have big ugly boxes in the middle of the room. If I was not a DIY type I would probably buy these.

Hmmm maybe I should build some......

#audiophile #high end audio #audioblr #cheap audiophile #Allison One Speakers

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agree i don't think lando did buy that shirt or the jbl speaker or anything else he has that is merch from martin. martin's generous, he gives things to people he cares about. i think lando will also have gifted a quadrant hoodie or something at least. martin nearly always wears his own merch or replay when he is in public tho so we'll probs never see him in it.

Whether the shirt was a gift or Lando's Magpie tendencies at work, we will never know

#i don't doubt we'll never see the reverse in public because of brand/ image/ discretion/ etc.#in private though... lowkey days in the studio where no cameras are present... yeah #lando #martin #norrix #ask

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marketreaders · 6 days ago

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Automotive Speaker Market Analysis and Forecast 2025-2033: Trends and Growth Opportunities

Automotive Speaker Market Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

Market Overview

Rapid technical breakthroughs and changing market demands are driving a dynamic transformation inside the Automotive Speaker Market. This research offers a strategic roadmap for companies looking to take advantage of new opportunities by giving a thorough analysis of industry trends, important growth drivers, and potential roadblocks. Our comprehensive data-driven insights and expert research, which spans the years 2024–2033, emphasize important factors like pricing dynamics, adoption patterns, product innovation, and regional market penetration

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Harman International

Bose Corporation

Pioneer Corporation

Sony Corporation

JL Audio

Panasonic Corporation

Bang & Olufsen

Rockford Fosgate

Kenwood Corporation

JBL (a subsidiary of Harman International)

Focal-JMlab

Infinity (a subsidiary of Harman International)

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By Type

Coaxial Speakers

Component Speakers

Subwoofers

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Electric Vehicles (EVs)

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Bluetooth and Wireless Connectivity

Smart Speakers

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satyamtoyotasales · 9 days ago

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Fuel-Efficient Toyota Cars You Can Buy in Paschim Vihar

When it comes to fuel efficiency, Toyota has set the benchmark with its lineup of advanced, eco-friendly, and high-performance vehicles. With rising fuel prices and increasing environmental concerns, buying a fuel-efficient car is more important than ever. If you’re looking for a fuel-efficient Toyota, visiting a Toyota showroom in Paschim Vihar, such as Satyam Toyota, is the best way to explore the latest models that offer excellent mileage without compromising on performance and comfort.

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Engine Options: 1.2L Petrol and CNG Variants

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swainauto · 2 years ago

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#Best Buying Guide Amp For Car Door Speakers in 2023 #https://swainauto.com/best-buying-guide-amp-for-car-door.../#swainauto #bestbuyingguideampforcardoorspeakers #SkarAudio #BOSSAudioSystems #JBL

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. When you’ve got a teen, the days of taking a Valentine’s Day box to school and painstakingly filling out each classmate’s name on a card are over (and we can’t say we miss it much, TBH!). But no matter how big they get, or how many Valentine’s Day traditions they outgrow, they are still our babies — and we love them to the ends of the earth. And there’s no better time to remind them of that fact than a day set aside to celebrate the people we love most. However, buying for teenagers can be tricky because when it comes to certain things, they can be as finicky as toddlers. So we’ve curated a list of the best Valentine’s Day gifts for teens: tokens of love that aren’t too cheesy, too “mid,” or too over-the-top. Members of the editorial team here at SheKnows are the parents of a collective gaggle of actual teens, so they (grudgingly, because teenagers) acted as consultants on this gift guide — they’re the experts, after all. These teen-approved picks from all price points are sure to warm your teenager’s heart and make them smile … or at least elicit a grunt of approval. Happy Valentine’s Day! Our Favorite Valentine’s Day Gifts for Teens At a Glance Best overall: Heartbeat Hoodie Best for teen girls: Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler Best for teen boys: Valentine’s Day Snack Pack Best unisex gift: Coolway Sneakers Best splurge: JBL Flip 6 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Best bargain: Dash Mini Waffle Maker Best food-related gift: ‘Hopeless Ramen-tic’ Ramen Bowl Best tech gift: HP Sprocket Portable 2×3 Instant Photo Printer Best for year-round use: Beats Studio Buds True Wireless Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Earbuds Most sentimental: Love Note Capsules Funniest gift: Sarcastic Candy Heart Tee Heart-Shaped Cable Protector Image Credit: CameCosy These cute cable protectors make frayed (and hazardous!) chargers a thing of the past. You get all four marbled heart protectors in one pack. Heart Shaped Cable $9.99 on Amazon.com Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick Image Credit: Kaja Available in eight colors, the Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick is packed with nourishing oils that melt onto the lips for incredible conditioning and a glossy shine. Plus, they’re the cutest little heart shape — perfect for V-Day! Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick $19.00 Heartbeat Hoodie Image Credit: Floerns Available in five different colors, this heartbeat hoodie is the perfect subtle way to celebrate Valentine’s Day without being cheesy. Heartbeat Hoodie $23.99 on Amazon.com Portable Waterproof Jewel Speaker Image Credit: LFS While some Valentine’s Day gift recipients would prefer actual jewels, your teenager arguably values their music (and its portability) more. So gift them with a small-but-mighty jewel-shaped Bluetooth speaker they can even take in the shower or poolside. It even comes with a carrying strap and a magnet so it can attach to anything metallic. Portable Waterproof Mini Jewel Speaker $17.00 on Amazon.com Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler – 40 oz. Image Credit: Stanley ICYMI, Stanley tumblers are still “in” for 2025, so your teen can stay hydrated in style. They’re available in a plethora of different colors — and customizable, too! Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler - 40 oz. $45.00 Silicone Reusable Straw Toppers Image Credit: Zoranala … And what’s the must-have accessory for said Stanley Cup? Why, cute covers for the reusable straw, of course! Silicone Reusable Straw Toppers $7.69 on Amazon.com Coolway Sneakers Image Credit: Coolway Cult-favorite Spanish brand Coolway has trendy unisex street sneaks in a PLETHORA of different and unique colorways — but in the spirit of V-Day, why not grab your teen a pair of these Coolway Duck sneakers in the color Red Sauce? Coolway Sneakers — Red Sauce $100.00 Papier Valentine’s Day Mini Photo Book Image Credit: Papier Make it (really) personal this Valentine’s Day with this small (6.5″ by 6.5″), high-quality hardcover photo book from Papier. You can fill it with your teen’s favorite pictures of friends, family, and pets and personalize the cover. It’s available in multiple designs, too! Papier Valentine's Day Mini Photo Book $28.90 JBL Flip 6 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Image Credit: JBL As someone who just found out that her teenager was taking his phone INTO THE ACTUAL SHOWER to listen to music, I will personally be buying this waterproof speaker from JBL … because it’s better than buying a new phone. And with 12 hours of battery life, it’s great even for teens who forget to charge. JBL Flip 6 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker $99.95 on Amazon.com Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Jet Set Image Credit: Sol de Janeiro If you want to show your teen some love AND earn some parental cool points, you can’t go wrong with this Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Jet Set. Sol de Janeiro is one of the most sought-after body care brands at the moment, and this feminine, fruity, and floral scent is one of its most popular. Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Jet Set $32.00 DASH Mini Waffle Maker Image Credit: DASH When you no longer have to worry about tiny fingers burning themselves on a hot appliance, this adorable heart-shaped waffle maker is a pretty cool Valentine’s Day gift. (Bonus points for a quick breakfast they can make themselves!) DASH Mini Waffle Maker $9.95 on Amazon.com humanKINDglow Magic Heart Pimple Patches Image Credit: humanKINDglow Female-owned small business humanKINDglow brings self-love and self-care together with these cute-but-effective Magic Heart Pimple Patches. While you’re at it, pick up a 5-pack of their Hydrogel Mystery Masks: each mask has a surprise word of affirmation. Plus, they’re the grippiest face masks we’ve ever tried: no slipping off your face! humanKINDglow Magic Heart Pimple Patches $15.00 Personalized Heart Collage Mouse Pad Image Credit: Shutterfly If you’ve got a gamer, they’ll love this mouse pad from Shutterfly filled with their favorite photos in a sweet heart-shaped arrangement. Put their name at the bottom for even more personalization! Personalized Heart Collage Mouse Pad $11.99 AirPods Pro Heart Case Image Credit: ANDRIU Compatible with 1st and 2nd generation AirPods Pro, this case is the perfect place for your teen to store their beloved AirPods… on the rare occasion when they take them out of their ears, that is. AirPods Pro Heart Case $12.99 on Amazon.com Happy Valentine’s Day Cookie Card Image Credit: Cheryl's Cookies This chocolate sugar cookie with strawberry buttercream frosting from Cheryl’s Cookies is a sweet way to show your kid you’re thinking of them on V-Day. Happy Valentine's Day Cookie Card $8.99 ‘Drive Safe’ Keychain You might remind your teen of this multiple times a day, but having a “Drive safe, I love you” keychain makes sure they never, ever forget. 'Drive Safe, I Love You' Keychain $9.95 on Amazon.com Personalized Neon Wall Sign Image Credit: BIOIWGY Light up your teen’s life (or at least their bedroom wall) with an endlessly-customizable personalized neon sign. You can choose from a ton of different colors, fonts, and shapes with any name, word, or phrase you choose – the possibilities are endless. Plus, it’s dimmable! Personalized Neon Wall Sign $23.99 on Amazon.com Heart Logo Beanie Image Credit: I & W Hatgear This understated heart-logo beanie (available in six colors with several different heart options) lets your kid keep their head warm — while staying effortlessly cool. Heart Logo Beanie $12.97 on Amazon.com Posh Peanut Valentine’s Day PJs Image Credit: Posh Peanut You absolutely cannot go wrong with the gift of something comfy (especially for teens, who practically make an art out of lounging around). These long-sleeved posh PJs from Posh Peanut in the print Love Queen are made of super-soft and stretchy bamboo fabric for the ultimate softness and coziness. Posh Peanut Valentine's Day PJs $74.00 Valentine’s Day Snack Pack Image Credit: Crave Box The way to a teen’s heart — on Valentine’s Day or any other day? SNACKS! This box of 50 assorted snacks (both savory and sweet!) is a surefire way to bring a smile to even the surliest teenager’s face. Crave Box Valentine's Edition $41.95 on Amazon.com Valentine’s Day Squishmallow Image Credit: Squishmallow No matter how old your kid is, there’s just something irresistible about a cult-favorite Squishmallow — especially when it’s a sweet Valentine’s Day speicial edition, Scarlet the White Chocolate-Covered Strawberry. Valentine's Day Squishmallow (Scarlet) $25.00 on Amazon.com ‘Valentine’ by Jodi McAlister Avid readers will love this YA novel by Jodi McAlister — it’s a paranormal thriller about four teens born on the same Valentine’s Day. One of them is a faerie swapped at birth with a human baby … and now someone is out to find which one is the faerie, and kill them. 'Valentine' by Jodi McAllister $20.50 on Amazon.com ‘I Love You’ Morse Code Bracelet Image Credit: Sincere If you want to give your kid a sweet wearable message (without it screaming “MOMMY LOVES YOU!”), these morse code bracelets that say “I love you” are the cool and stealthy way to wear their parents’ love on their wrists. BUY NOW: $9.99 on Amazon.com Sugarfina Strawberry Hearts Candy Cubes Image Credit: Sugarfina A few gourmet gummy strawberry hearts from candy company Sugarfina is the perfect means to say “I love you” in a less little-kid way. Sugarfina Strawberry Hearts Candy Cube, 4.1oz Candy Cubes, Pack of 4 |Gummy Candy | Strawberry Gummies | Heart Candy $49.95 on Amazon.com Heart-Shaped Succulent Image Credit: Costa Farms Liven up your kid’s desktop — quite literally — with this cute live succulent in a heart shape. Even better, the pot it comes in says “love” on one side and “life would succ without you” on the other. Costa Farms Heart-Shaped Succulent $24.32 on Amazon.com Chocolate Game Controller Image Credit: Queen of the Castle If a heart-shaped box of chocolates isn’t your teenager’s speed, they don’t have to miss out on the Valentine’s Day candy! This chocolate video game controller is a sweet way to show your love without being too mushy. Chocolate Game Controller $10.96 on Amazon.com Handmade Bath Bombs Image Credit: BRUBAKER These look just like delicious Valentine’s Day treats, but looks can be deceiving — because they’re actually hand-crafted bath bombs! Vegan, organic, made with pure essential oils, and never tested on animals, they’ll make bath time sweet (and skin soft!). Hand-Crafted Bath Bombs $15.99 on Amazon.com Love Note Capsules Image Credit: Infmetry This is among the more time-consuming gifts you could get your kid, we admit — but it’s also one of the most customizable and heartfelt. Inside each empty capsule is a piece of paper that you can write a sweet or encouraging message on, then enclose it back into its capsule. Your child can have a pick-me-up any time they want to feel a little more loved. Love Note Capsules $9.99 $12.99 23% Off on Amazon.com Fuzzy Heart Pillow Image Credit: MOOWOO If comfy is a whole mood for your teen, let them cozy up to this soft and fuzzy heart shaped pillow – available in blue, white, or pink. Fuzzy Heart Pillow $17.99 on Amazon.com Crocs Jibbitz Valentine Charms If your teen wears Crocs for every season and every occasion (don’t they all?), they will likely have them on for Valentine’s Day too. Make their Crocs a little festive with this set of five cute “candy heart” charms. BUY NOW: $14.99 $19.99 25% Off on Amazon.com Neon Heart LED Light Image Credit: BHCLIGHT This neon heart LED light will make any day of the year a vibe, but it’s especially perfect for upping the V-Day ambiance. Neon Heart LED Light $12.59 $13.99 10% Off on Amazon.com Reese’s Valentine’s Football Heart Tin with Reese’s Miniatures For sporty teens who love a good “PB & C” combo, there’s nothing better than this football-themed tin filled with a dozen Reese’s Miniature peanut butter cups. There’s a soccer version, too! Reese's Valentine Football Heart Tin with Reese's Miniatures $5.99 LEGO Valentine Heart Ornament Image Credit: LEGO You’re never too old (or too cool!) to play with LEGOs, and if your teen loved ’em as a little kid, they’ll love putting together this Valentine’s Day-appropriate masterpiece. LEGO Valentine Heart Ornament $12.98 on Amazon.com Personalized Cereal Bowl Image Credit: Personalization Universe Got a teen who a.) could live off nothing but cereal (and maybe ramen) and b.) hoards bowls? Then there’s no better gesture of love this Valentine’s Day than a bowl of their very own. Bonus — it’s personalized! Personalized Cereal Bowl $18.99 on Amazon.com Olive & June Instant Mani Press-On Nails Image Credit: Olive & June A classic French mani with a V-Day twist, these extra-short fake nails last up to two weeks and use non-damaging glue. Olive & June Instant Mani Press-On Nails $10.00 Beats Studio Buds True Wireless Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Earbuds Image Credit: Beats Sure, they’re a little on the pricier side as Valentine’s Day gifts for teens go, but their eyes will light up at having an awesome new way to tune you out — er, listen to their favorite music. Beats Studio Buds Wireless Earbuds $99.99 ‘What I Love About Being Your Mom’ Journal Image Credit: Knock Knock Even if they don’t outwardly show it, every teenager wants to feel loved — and this hardcover fill-in-the-blank journal is the perfect heartfelt way to remind them. 'What I Love About Being Your Mom' Journal $11.99 on Amazon.com ‘The Comfy’ Wearable Blanket Treat your teen to some next-level loafing with The Comfy: the bestselling wearable blanket featured on Shark Tank. Available in a multitude of colors patterns and made of super-soft and snuggly microfiber and sherpa, this wearable blanket will keep them warm while they’re chillin’. 'The Comfy' Wearable Blanket $59.99 on Amazon.com Foster Grant ‘Only Love Here’ Sunglasses Make your teen the heart-eye emoji IRL with these fun (yet not over-the-top) heart-shaped sunglasses from Foster Grant! Foster Grant 'Only Love Here' Sunglasses $42.00 Valentine-Themed Amazon Gift Card Image Credit: Amazon Even the most difficult-to-please teenager will love a gift that lets them choose their own gift. This Valentine’s Day-themed Amazon gift card will give them the freedom to pick. Amazon Gift Card $50.00 - $2,000.00 on Amazon.com Heart-Shaped Makeup Bag Image Credit: Aaly Beauty This roomy makeup bag (it holds full-sized products!) is cute and easy to clean … if your teen ever cleans anything, that is. Aaly Beauty Heart-Shaped Makeup Bag $28.00 $32.99 15% Off on Amazon.com BIC BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Markers for Skin For the teen who wants a tat, these body markers are the perfect way to express themselves in ink — temporarily! They can even “tattoo” their significant other’s name on their body without having to get it covered ten years down the road when they’re so over them. Or maybe they’ll draw on one of those heart tattoos that says “MOM.” BIC Body Mark Temporary Tattoo Pens $25.65 $34.99 27% Off on Amazon.com Reversible Octopus Plushie Image Credit: TeeTurtle Sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s on your teen’s mind — but with this TikTok-viral reversible octopus plushie (Valentine-themed, of course!), at least you’ll know whether to attempt approaching them. Reversible Octopus Plushie $14.95 on Amazon.com Barbed Wire Heart Necklace It’s OK if your teen’s feelings about Valentine’s Day (or life in general) are less warm and fuzzy and a little more prickly! This necklace has the V-Day vibe that even edgier kids can appreciate. Barbed Wire Heart Necklace $9.99 on Amazon.com Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Camera Image Credit: Fujifilm Available in pink (perfect for V-Day!), blue, white, purple, and green, the small-but-mighty Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Camera lets your teenager capture special moments with the people they love best … aka, their friends. Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Camera $79.99 Jellycat Bashful Red Love Heart Bunny Image Credit: Jellycat Your teen may not come right out and tell you they would still really enjoy a stuffed animal, but get them this lovable, huggable stuffed bunny and see if they don’t fall asleep clutching it at least a time or two! Plus, Jellycat is a HOT HOT HOT trending brand among teens right now! Jellycat Bashful Red Love Heart Bunny $51.00 on Amazon.com Candy Heart Funny Valentine’s Day Shirt Image Credit: Amazon Not everybody is into the whole Valentine’s Day schtick! If your teen falls into that category, they’ll get a chuckle out of this tee featuring candy hearts that more accurately convey their sentiment. Funny Candy Hearts Shirt $19.99 on Amazon.com Beef Jerky-Filled Heart Image Credit: ManCrates If your kid’s not that into sweets, surprise them with something that looks like a box of chocolates — but is actually a collection of 10 strips of beef jerky in fun and unique flavors! Beef Jerky-Filled Heart $44.99 on Amazon.com Funko POP! Star Wars Valentine’s Day Edition Grogu Image Credit: Funko What’s cuter than Grogu? A pink Grogu. A pink Funko POP Grogu. A pink Funko POP Grogu with cookies!! That’s right: for the Star Wars lover in your life, the Valentine’s Day edition Grogu is the perfect way to show you care. There’s also a Mandalorian and a BB8 version! Funko POP! Star Wars Valentine's Day Grogu $11.99 $12.99 8% Off on Amazon.com O’s Bubble Tea Party Kit If your teen’s always begging you to take them to the nearest bubble tea joint, gift them this kit for V-Day! It includes multiple flavors of boba— black tea, brown sugar, matcha, and taro — and comes with everything you need to make six cups of bubble tea. O's Bubble Tea Party Kit $14.98 on Amazon.com Dr. Squatch Limited-Edition ‘Bow Chicka Wow Wow’ One thing to love about teen boys is that they finally take showers willingly. And this Valentine’s Day-edition soap from fan-favorite Dr. Squatch, with hints of chocolate and strawberry, will make them even more happy to lather up. Dr. Squatch Limited Edition 'Bow Chicka Wow Wow' Soap $19.99 $21.99 9% Off on Amazon.com Maison Miru Classic Heart Nap Earrings These small and dainty heart-shaped earrings from Maison Miru (available in either silver or gold) are made from medical-grade titanium so they’re safe for sensitive skin — but that’s not what makes them the real standout. They’re Nap Earrings: designed with signature flat backs that make 24/7 poke-free, super-comfortable wear a reality! Maison Miru Classic Heart Nap Earrings $75.00 Crazy Aaron’s Very Cherry SCENTsory Putty Image Credit: Crazy Aaron's It doesn’t matter how old or how cool your teen is: they won’t be able to resist squeezing and squishing this bright red, cherry-scented tub of Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty. It’s a fun stress-reliever! Crazy Aaron's Very Cherry SCENTsory Putty $11.39 $14.95 24% Off on Amazon.com Eccolo Dayna Lee Love Journal & Notebook With Magnetic Heart Flap Image Credit: Eccolo World Traveler Introduce your teen to the lost art of journaling — or use it as a notebook for manifestation, like the kids are doing these days. This 256-page lined journal has a faux leather cover with a magnetic heart flap to keep it closed and the inspiring phrase “Make it happen” embossed in gold. Eccolo Dayna Lee Love Journal $16.97 on Amazon.com ‘Hopeless Ramen-tic’ Ramen Bowl & Chopsticks Image Credit: Enesco If there’s one way to a teenager’s heart, it’s through their almost-universally favorite food: ramen noodles. And they don’t even have to be a romantic to be a ramen-tic! This bowl is perfect for the kid whose love language is, well, noods. 'Hopeless Ramen-tic' Ramen Noodle Bowl & Chopsticks $21.00 on Amazon.com Sugarwish Valentine Box Image Credit: Sugarwish Order your sweetie a Valentines Treats Sugarwish, and they’ll get a notification via text (there’s an email option too, but since email is for old people, text will probably be your teen’s preferred method of communication). They can go on the Sugarwish website and choose their own treats from a huge variety of delicious candies, cookies, and savory snacks. Valentine Treats Sugarwish $47.00 (medium-sized) HP Sprocket Portable 2×3″ Instant Color Photo Printer Image Credit: HP This cool little gadget is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for teens because it lets them print sticky-backed photos of the people, places, and things they love – right from their phones! It’s pocket-sized, and the colors are actually embedded in the paper, so there are no messy ink spills or expensive refills. It’s available in black, pink, white, and purple! HP Sprocket Portable 2x3 $79.99 on Amazon.com Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Teens: Pin It! Source link

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