#can be platonic or romantic. however you see it

[slaaverin]

I came across an old post the other day, about the nature of Jikooks relationship, this post was circa April 2018. The op said they thought Jikook had a special relationship (baring in mind this is after GCFT), but that they did not know if it was 'romantic' in nature. The post I was reading though, was about JM himself, and how he is a flirt. To summarise the view of the op - he is just that, a flirt, flirts with anyone, but this is not necessarily romantic either, just his nature, and the way he communicates/puts people at ease. To be fair, it kinda made sense what op was saying - ba I think we all know, JM loves to be loved, and loves to give love. Op then added on the end that bs of JM's endless 'flirting with everyone and anyone he encounters, it is hard to know when he might have a different interest in someone (I think they were truly referring to the members here, and ships).

However, what struck me reading it, is that, if that is the case, if that is how op/and others see JM, how is he ever meant to show romantic interest in someone? If he is only seen as an endless flirt, and reduced to that, how could someone differentiate between platonic/harmless" flirting and ‘romantic flirting'. It made me feel quite indignant about how JM himself might perceive that.

I say this also because if op decided that in their eyes jikook have a special relationship, but one which might not be romantic in nature. Because their own personal relationship is like that… typical lmao. But using jikooks bond as an example - how would one then decide whether it was indeed 'romantic?

So, if we think about jikook up until mid-2018 - and all the things they actually did up to, and during that time, that make their bond stand out - what more could anyone want? We're talking about, as I said above, post GCFT, post BV3 (filming at least, b I can't remember the dates), etc, etc.

And this got me to thinking what it would be like to actually date one of these boys. especially Jikook.

How in the world is one meant to think that JM is into you, if all he does is flirt with others? How would you feel special? How would you navigate a relationship with JM/JK, when they seem hell bent on dedicating time solely to each other. Would said person not feel left out, upset/angry? If I was with JM or JK in 2023 for example, and said bf decided to hop on a plane and fly 15 hours to go see his bft whom he had drifted from apparently, and film a show where they ended up in bed cosy and slapping ass, and then travelled again, and again, lastly to romantic and snowy Sapporo. I mean my bags would be packed sooner than you can say boo to a goose.

Or, hypothetically, even as a prospective future partner, even googling content like that would probably spike jealously in even the sanest person - because logically how would one ever feel comfortable letting them be around the other? What kind of sane person would put up with that? Where is the self respect! I mean that seriously.

Because to me, all these boys have ever done (esp in recent years) is single themselves out as something, and I would eat my own arm if that something is not 'romantic' in nature, because otherwise what is the point, truly. BTS are the biggest band in the wsrld, they do not need to do FS, they do not need to make up elaborate lies to sell themselves. Nothing about likeeks relationship actually sells with the fandom at large anyway, lets be honest, so there is no need for them to do what they do. Unless that is, they want to, and they cannot help it.

Objectively then, since ops post was mid 2018, 7 years has all but passed. We have had many, many ‘moments' that stand out, we all know them, I won't list them. Then we come to 2023, and we have the show, and the enlistment. I did wonder for a brief second what op might think about that, since they stopped posting in 2019, but then I thought, who cares, because honestly, to me, that sort of narrative is tired, and then some.

Jikook have singled themselves out as a duo to be reckoned with, in the charts and in life, and contrary to what those with views like op think, they have done that with purpose. Again, they didn't have to, they chose to, and to me that means something. I am not talking about how Hebi and JM have a really close relationship that the fandom acknowledges, or that vain are 'soul mates', or JK and Jin are close, or JK fell in love with Joon's thighs and has a man crush on him. This is different, markedly so.

But going back to JM and his 'flirty' personality, is it me or does JM do less of this in recent years? He was an extraordinary performer in LYS/SY era, he really did have an outgoing flirty persona on and off stage, but the JM of 2023 at least, did not ts me. He seemed shy, reserved, giggly sometimes, but also not always, by the latter half of 2023, more assure of himself. For example, he treated Sophia with upmost respect, he didn't flirt imo. His female dancers too, although solos go gah gal over their ‘interactions' (be they are hetro losers) he was literally just being professional. I call this maturity, and him coming into his own. Him letting some of that overriding need to be loved, or to be loud go, almost. If that makes sense?

This brings me to another thing the op said in a different post, but linked to the original, in that JM the flirt king' was simply that with JK at the start, just flirty and not in a romantic interest kind of way, and that JK (a baby gay), confronted JM about this eventually, said he likes him, and that JM replied with '1 don't like boys like that'. So not only did OP in their 'wisdom' confine JM to a flirt, but also a queer baiter of sorts? And that JK is happy with that because at least he gets JMs attention...I mean what the heck is that?!! The OP said it would not surprise them at all because JM flirts with anyone, that he is indeed straight. Well, I guess we do not know, but since said post, the portfolio was released, and I will leave that up to others interpretation. But I will say, to me JM has shown us part of who he is, and he is not a queer baiter like op suggests.

All this to say, that my overriding thoughts when reading opinions like that of op, or even recent ones of some of his solos, is that everyone pigeonholes JM into what they want him to be, maybe that is because he is an Idol, it's the job description, but he is so much more than that, much more human and much more nuanced. I mean what would such as op think a 'romantic' relationship looks like - the sheer love that excludes from these two, the way they look at so, the way JK sucked JMs ear in front of thousands, a romantic travel video with a love song bought for exclusive use, the sheer devotion you see from them, the domesticity, the companionship, they are the best of friends, the support they give, the laughter, the quiet moments, the commitment they showed when enlisting together, travelling together? What more could they do honestly?

As I said above, I wouldn't want to be in a relationship with either one of them, given how they are with each other... that would be a hell no from me.

Anon, this is a lot to unpack.

(I want to preface and for reference for future posts, that I am an INFJ, so I can be somewhat analytical but I function and communicate primarly with emotions and intuition, so I can only convey my feelings to you, and it is very unlikely I will bombard you with any type of facts, dates ect. Due to my spiritual journey many memories from the past are also erased as soon as they enter my mind, due to focusing mainly on the present moment. So I usually can't tell you "yes but this happened at that moment!", the only thing I can truly say is my feelings about a situation, and the perceptions I had/have of it because from the memories that's the only thing that truly stays with me. Just so you know this is a particular way of answering asks and it is not my intention to stay vague but this is how I usually communicate. I'm ok at conveying feelings but that's about it lol so bear with me)

Look, I kinda hate this "Jimin is a flirt" narrative going on, even back then.

You know why? Because people take a statement such as this, and you know what they do with it? They make a generalization out of it, they reduce Jimin to it, they try to label him, and put him in a tiny box, which IS NOT how real people function. Jimin is a real complex human.

Did Jimin flirt? Yes. Sometimes more, sometimes less. Did he always do it? No. But the most important thing is HOW he flirted with everyone in contrast to Jungkook.

Because this OP reducing him to an endless flirt who couldn't tell when he had romantic feelings, it is just a load of crap to me.

There always has been A HUGE difference in how he flirts with other people vs Jungkook, and you have to be a fool not to notice.

With other people it's playful, it's cute, it's harmless, it's just for fun, IT HAS NO WEIGHT.

But with Jungkook? Cheesh it's a different story entirely.

I will put it simply: with Jungkook, Jimin cares. It is not for fun. It can be playful, but there is a tension, there is a weight, their is a different level of emotion that comes out from Jimin. It's in the body language, it's in the voice, I don't even know how to explain this, you just see it on his face, and feel it. It shows. And I know it is stupidly vague and subjective.

But even back in the beginning, when Jimin had a crush on Jungkook and was bodly showing it. Your OP might say it was all for fun, he was teasing, which he was. But behind the laughters there were repeated actions and words, their was a fucking intent behind all of this, and you can't tell me this intent this OP could not feel it.

The intent, the crush, the desire, the love, however how innocent it was presented, was real. It was real. It was Jimin's true feelings.

The difference is that when Jimin flirts with Jungkook vs other members or anyone, there are always a depth of feelings behind that flirting. Which he doesn't show with anyone else. How can people not pick up on this?

With Jungkook there is more. It's not all fun&games, in truth it looks quite serious at times, like this has an affect&effect on a private level we know nothing about.

With other people Jimin doesn't care and he does what he does because he wants to. I've never seen this side of him being immature in any way, but more of him being his loving self. It was harmless after all.

(Except with Jungkook)

Because I need to remind that he has never done the things he did with Jungkook with ANY OTHER MEMBER or anyone for that matter! Once again this is not the same levels of flirtations!

Jimin has never been a queerbaiter, he hates fanservice, so the only logical explanation is that his feelings have been true from the start. Even if on stage he has a persona, he often shakes his head when other members do fanservice, he disapproves. Why? Because the moments he has with Jungkook, they are real, the other stuff are not.

The moments with Jungkook have nothing to do with his persona, it's specifically for jungkook & their relationship, it's playing in front of millions but it's not about us at all, it's their own private moment that we just happen to witness, because their relationship is an alive ongoing thing that doesn't stop and continues with every one of their interactions, whether on stage, backstage, in interviews, in reality shows. They are constantly living it and it is ever enfolding. They are not gonna suddenly stop just because we happen to see it.

That's why they also have been so open about it, in a way they don't have much of a choice.

Unfortunately I think over time, circumstances of fame hardened Jimin in a way, he is more private now, more closed-off.

In recent years I have very few memories of him flirting with anyone but Jungkook. He has been nothing but polite and professional and caring with everyone he meets.

So the "Jimin is an endless flirt" doesn't sit right with me at all. He CAN flirt he HAS flirted but not all the time and he did it especially with Jungkook more than everyone else since debut.

Isn't that good indication whom he has romantic feelings for? If that's not enough idk what people want.

I wish people would stop reducing the members to cartoon cliché unidimensional characters they made up in their heads because that's not how humans work. They are not "just this" or "just that", they are layered and changeable and ever evolving. Do you know how complex we are as beings? Anyway.

So no, even when Jimin flirted, I never ever saw him as "nothing but a flirt" in my mind. That's not true, and it doesn't feel right to think it. Because I don't know him intimately enough to pass any kind of judgement like this. One of my favorite saying is "To define is to limit" so I tend to not do this with other people. Because once you made a definitive statement like this it opens the door to any kind of shortcuts, easy and lazy pathways to try to comprehend someone. But people are not easy to understand, and most people don't even understand themselves that well. So please, can we not do that? It's not that simple.

I agree with you. I couldn't date any of them with the other in the picture (I mean I couldn't date any of them period lmao). But yeah how can any other bond compare to jikook's bond, anything else would pale in comparison, they have more than 10 years behind them, bonding life experiences they won't be able to find with anybody else, a connexion so deep and fluid and easy and loving, how can you compete with this?

Since they met I don't believe there has been anyone else serious.

Idk, am I crazy? Does this post makes any sense to you? Am I the only one understanding it this way?

Anyway anon thank you for sharing this reading of yours which was like?? Weird but ok

Feel free to send me your thoughts anytime I will gladly read them 💜 and answer when I can

Take care 🥰

[yanderes-galore]

How would yandere Vaggie deal with rivals darker the better ~ 

Darker the better? Huh... I'll try my best, sure.

Yandere! Vaggie dealing with rivals

Pairing: Romantic/Platonic

Possible Trigger Warnings: Gender-Neutral Darling, Obsession, Overprotective behavior, Violence, Blood, Murder, Guilt/Denial, Delusional behavior, Dubious companionship/relationship.

Vaggie's considered a protective yandere as in canon she acts as a bodyguard.

She's loyal, kind, and has a heart of gold.

Although... She's rather short on patience and trust.

She's a fallen angel and used to be an exorcist.

She's used to fighting, even though now she tries to be defensive.

It's stated that Vaggie canonically has anger issues, yet I would imagine she tries to be calm.

For the most part, Vaggie would try not to cause or act on unnecessary conflict.

However, just because she has restraint... does not mean she isn't capable of gruesome acts.

Vaggie hates messes, but murder is such a common thing in Hell.

If she felt she needed to, she could easily get rid of a demon who strayed too close to you.

The good thing about Vaggie is she's intimidating.

She doesn't have to act rash and often just has a natural aura about her.

It's not as strong as most demons... but many know to stay out of the way.

Vaggie most likely clings around her obsession.

Similar to how she is with Charlie, she's almost never away from you.

She's always around like a bodyguard, spear in hand.

What would be concerning is when she's not around you....

She definitely tries to take a more protective role.

She isn't into mindless bloodlust.

Although, when it comes to you...

Is it very mindless?

For the most part when it comes to rivals, she's competitive and protective.

Vaggie will threaten those too close to you, growling in irritation.

She gets into verbal fights with rivals but can normally be talked out of it by her obsession.

So, for the most part... she isn't overly violent.

However, to go a darker route as you wanted...

Vaggie has access to angelic weapons.

Her spear, the main weapon in her arsenal, is left over from her past life.

Angelic weapons are the only way to kill a demon or an angel.

So, what if a demon or angel gets on her nerves enough?

Vaggie is described as overly protective.

To take a darker route, she'd view her "rivals" as "threats" to you.

This would be her motivation to "get rid of them".

I imagine when she wants to be, Vaggie can be brutal.

She's skilled in battle and has an advantage against most demons.

Safe to say... any threat is gone before you know it.

Vaggie tries not to kill out of jealousy, at least... not at first.

Her first time killing for you would be because she felt you were being threatened.

Even then, she doesn't realize she did it at first.

Her spear pierces the threat's skin too fast.

By the time she realizes what happened, she's covered in blood...

Only to feel a tinge of regret.

After all, what would Charlie think...?

No... What would you think?

She wasn't supposed to do this anymore.

Yet... deep down... she finds herself thinking this was necessary.

She tells herself to only use her spear if she needs to.

Although... When the times when she really needs to use her spear become harder and harder to determine the more obsessed she is.

Vaggie doesn't view rivals as rivals.

Most of the time she sees them as threats to you.

Due to her overprotective behavior, she probably tries to tell herself this is to protect you.

She refuses to see it as anything else.

In private, Vaggie finds herself slaying those who might be a threat.

She hates the mess, she really does...

But she'd do anything for you.

Vaggie always plans things out, cleaning herself up afterward before returning to the hotel.

It feels wrong... Ironic for hell.

She's betraying Charlie by slaying demons to protect you.

However, soon it feels worth it.

It's worth it to see you smile.

It's worth it to have your attention.

While Vaggie remains passive aggressive or even hostile to those in the hotel...

Those outside it aren't safe.

Vaggie knows she should stop, in fact, after every threat she splatters she tells herself that...

Unfortunately, it never is.

As long as Vaggie loves you, as long as she protects you...

It will probably never be the last threat.

[jungkooktarot]

The truth about Jungkook’s ships | tarot reading pt.2

IU: they didn’t actually date. she was a simple childhood crush, who he still admires as an artist, unsurprisingly she’s the best soloist in korea. if anything she always saw him as a younger brother or something. he would say she’s his ideal type but his type changed as he grew up too. he kind of wants people to let go.

Shin Hyunji: they didn’t date either. their energies don’t connect much too so I think they barely came across each other. if they did, it was a simple meeting because they share the same circles of friends, but that’s it.

Nicole: Nothing at all. She just works to help him, and because of that they are comfortable with each other & formed a simple friendship. even with the other members. It’s been known that she’s married anyway & has kids so that alone should tell you enough.

Lee Yubi: I think they have met somewhere, like in an award ceremony of some sort. Maybe someone saw them and that’s why the rumors spread so fast. He already knew of her, he could’ve watched her dramas. When they met, they clicked together, whether romantically or platonically. They got along, laughed and whatnot. She liked him. Jk probably saw the potential that she can be a good partner. However, it’s very clear to me that he didn’t think it’s the right time to date. He was too focused on his career. So he didn’t lead her or himself on, and decided to just move on and chose to focus on his career. So yeah. They didn’t date and there’s nothing that connects them right now.

Han So Hee: Nothing really. He found her to be attractive and he liked her style, her boldness. The fact that she wasn’t trying to be cute? The typical standards for korean women if you know what I mean. He was a bit shy and intimidated, but overall had the pleasure to work with her.

Shuhua/Miyeon: He didn’t date anyone from g-idle. He admires their music and would love to work with them, and he could be friends with some of the members. Even if not really close. They admire him and he sees that. It boosts his ego.

Annie Moon: they didn’t date. and he was almost indifferent about her. she feels like a fan. i don’t really know what brought them together but she’s known to go out and meet many idols, he’s just one of them.

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[notnotstarving]

Why Weslow (Wes and Willow) Works so Well

Romantically and or Platonically

So I was asked about my vision by @distortedsoup (like 3 months ago so sorry) and I am here to finally deliver. This is based off the little canon we know of Wes and Willow as well as my own personal preferences in romantic tropes, but however my opinion is always right.

(Also I made this post about how the other survivors view Wes. This is not necessary to read but it does help give context to some of the points I make and also gives fair comparisons to their other relationships in the constant, which can help give context to why Weslow works.)

This was fun to do and ​I may wanna do more in depth breakdowns of the characters interpersonal relationships, not necassarily only romantic ones.

Willow's Compendium states:

From a young age, Willow seemed to possess a knack for attracting bad luck.

Wes' Compendium states:

Despite a life plagued by terrible luck, Wes has never been one to utter so much as a word of complaint.

Willow attracts bad luck, Wes IS bad luck? HELLO??! BOOM BAM! They're like magnets, case closed. In all seriousness, this means they both had a tough life before the constant, so they'd understand each other in terms of hardships.

Before I deep dive, something to establish is that Wes and Willow are both outcasts and weirdos, I know this is true for most of the dst cast, but this is still true even when they are among their fellow weirdos. Wes is described as odd, strange, and weird by a good deal of his fellow survivors. Their opinions on Wes, although mostly pleasant, is rather superficial. The majority of them don't see him as anything more than "the mime". On top of people only seeing him as his job, about half of the other survivors don't even like his mime act, they maybe get a smile out of it once in a while, but mostly just tolerate it. As for Willow, most seem to have a fondness for her; but even so, pretty much everyone finds her reckless, strange, and not very reliable.

More on Wes' side:

Now Wes loves his job, it's canon that his passion is bringing joy to others. His compendium states that if he was given the choice, he would still let himself be taken into the constant because he thinks the survivors there are miserable. So yeah, he loves his job. But even with the level of passion that he has for being a mime, I'm sure he would like for someone to want to get to know him beyond that, nobody likes being seen as one dimensional after all. It is also harder for Wes to accomplish opening himself up to the others because he does not talk. Most of the survivors do not give him flack for being silent, only a small minority seem to be openly annoyed by this, but it still acts as a deterrent for them to try to get to know him, or spend time with Wes. His muteness is a big roadblock to him being able to bond with the survivors on a deeper level, and it is possibly one of the big reasons they don't seem to be interested in getting to know him more either because it would take more effort to communicate with him. However,

Willow is an exception.

She is one of the only survivors with quotes that show she talks to him, jokes around with him. Here are some examples:

Cannon (Nothing to upload)- "Darn it, I'm out... hey Wes, you always wanted to try being a human cannonball right?"

Empty Elixir- "Hey Wes! Dare you to drink the last bit!"

She is the only survivor with quotes that show her trying to get Wes' attention rather than the other way around, which shows that she enjoys being around him. These bids for attention are not uncommon for Willow, she is a rather sociable gal, but to Wes this is probably a rare instance. We have already established he is seen as weird and often overlooked, so if he wants to have an interaction it is likely him that makes the first move to do so. But here is this strange arsonist that goes out of her way to talk with him, not by act of pity either, because she treats him the same as everyone else. Willow is a talker, Wes can't be, but this does not stop her from connecting with him. I can definitely see Willow running into Wes and just talking his ear off on whatever is on her mind, him responding in gestures, and her genuinely appreciating and trying to understand his responses. For Wes, this would make him feel seen and appreciated as an individual, a friend, rather than as a performer.

Willow's side:

We all know Willow had a horrible childhood, and life in general, so much so that she actually prefers her clean slate in the constant over her previous life. You would think because of her scorned past, she would be more closed off and stand offish, but on the contrary she is rather open and somewhat amiable albeit brash. In spite of her lonely and rough childhood, she's choosing not to give up on trying to make meaningful connections because she craves the affection she never got growing up, judging by her quote for Walter's hat:

Pinetree Pioneer Hat- "Okay fine, so I wasn't "in" girl scouts so much as "crashed" girl scouts."

Sure it's a funny quote, but when you really think about it, the quote is actually kinda sad. Willow did not have any parent that could enlist her into the scouts, so what reason would she have for being in the scouts? Maybe her motivations for "crashing" scouts is because it's a large group of girls in her age group spending time together and bonding over mutual merits along with adults whom are meant to look after and teach them.

Now that I've established that she is lonely and wants friends, let's move onto how Willow wants to be perceived. I know it seems like she doesn't care what anyone thinks about her due to her carefree nature and bold attitude, but consider what she says when another Willow starts attacking:

Attacker- "You're makin' us look nuts, %s!"

I think Willow actually does care about how the other's see her because if she's too weird, too rude, too violent, too needy, or too anything, then the other's won't wanna be friends with her (or at least start distancing themselves which she doesn't want). Since Willow likely grew up not having very stable relationships, I don't think she would be the best at social cues, or conventionally expressing her own emotions, but I don't think this means she's completely blind to how others perceive her. Personally, I believe she is aware that people see her as rough around the edges, but that she also believes if she is persistent (and waters herself down a tiny bit) with them then she could endear herself to them ("crashing" into their lives much like how she did with the girl scout troop). Now enter Wes:

Some random oddball mime.

But the thing about Wes is that you don't have to pretend to be anything other than yourself in order to be friends with him. Wes will accept you as you are, no matter the faults or past mistakes, because that's just the kind of guy he is (I mean, Wes forgave MAXWELL, the man who condemned him simply because he inconvenienced his plans.). For someone so insecure about her own qualities, it's good she met a guy who she doesn't have to dim her flame for, but rather someone who will fan her flames! What appeals to Willow about Wes is that she doesn't have to prove herself in order to be given a chance. Finally she can have a friend who she can be herself around without feeling like she's being judged (especially since Wes is equally as weird), or doing something wrong, and this is probably the reason why she seeks to interact with Wes more than the others do.

The implications:

Take a look at this quote:

Beaten Beater- "When I crank it Wes pretends to ride unicycle circles around me."

I know that Willow is likely not the only person that Wes mimes goofy things around, but who else mentions it other than Willow? Wes is prominent enough in Willow's mind that when she looks at some mundane item she is reminded of his pantomiming, maybe finds it charming. (You can't tell me she wouldn't hold on to it and crank it at random times just to see Wes mime the motion, and Wes no matter what he's doing at the moment will pantomime riding a unicycle for their the bit. It's their little inside joke.)

In conclusion, what most is appealing about Weslow is the mutual experience of feeling seen and accepted unconditionally. By being with Willow, Wes can have someone that pushes past his surface and appreciates him as an individual rather than an act/prop. Out of the Weslow relationship, Willow in turn gets someone who she can fan her flames around without judgement or discouragement because said person loves unconditionally. They naturally gravitate towards each other because of this and would want their partner to feel the same which progresses their bond even further. Since Willow gets to be herself around Wes, she seeks to interact with him not just for her own gratification, but because she'd also want to get to genuinely know the guy who values her, what he even sees in her. This proactive attempt at a genuine connection with him would of course make Wes feel cherished, finally someone wants to make him smile in return.

Thank you for listening to my TED talk. Let me know if you've been enlightened (you better have).

[dioslesbianwife]

Im cramping so bad so here are some headcannons for jojo villains with a reader on their period. gender neutral with both platonic and romantic versions since they’d react differently depending on their relationship to you.

Jofoe x reader period headcannons ❤️

Dio

Platonic 💛

At first, Dio doesn’t understand why you’re complaining about something “so trivial.” He brushes off any mention of your discomfort, deeming it insignificant compared to all the stuff he’s got going on.

If you’re visibly suffering, though, he may begrudgingly help to stop the “nuisance.” He’d demand that someone else take care of you but claim credit for your recovery.

His solutions are dramatic, like offering eternal life as a vampire so you can “escape the flaws of your mortal body.”

Romantic ❤️

Dio is a lot more attentive once he learns how your cycle affects you. He may not seem like the caring type, but he enjoys asserting control by anticipating your needs.

He’ll have the finest blankets, teas, and even servants at your disposal, all while smugly saying, “You’re quite fortunate I’m feeling so generous.”

If you’re in pain, he might sit by your side, stroking your hair while reminding you that you’re strong for enduring such hardships. He thrives on seeing you depend on him.

Kars

Platonic 💛

Kars doesn’t fully understand the human menstrual cycle at first, but once it’s explained, he treats it like any other biological function. He’s clinical and logical about it, seeing it as a part of nature.

He’ll offer you practical advice on managing your symptoms, even if it comes across as a bit cold or detached.

If you’re in pain, he’ll analyze the cause and recommend efficient solutions, but he won’t coddle you or act overly sympathetic.

Romantic ❤️

Kars views your period as another aspect of your human body. He admires how it functions and even praises you for enduring this.

He’ll use his knowledge of ancient remedies to try and figure out a better solution. You’ll feel cared for without him making a big show of it.

If you’re emotional, he’ll listen without judgment and offer calm, reassuring words, but don’t expect him to engage in overly sentimental gestures.

Yoshikage Kira

Platonic 💛

Kira tries to stay as far away from the topic as possible. He’s incredibly uncomfortable discussing anything “messy” or “unsightly.”

If you’re struggling, though, he’ll quietly leave painkillers or a hot water bottle where you can find them, all while pretending he doesn’t know anything about it.

He’s polite but distant, avoiding conversations about how you feel unless absolutely necessary.

Romantic ❤️

Kira becomes uncharacteristically attentive when it comes to your comfort. He’ll ensure everything you need (pads, tampons, cups, whatever hygiene product you use) is clean, organized, and within reach.

He’s not good at overt affection, but he’ll show his care by preparing warm baths, stocking your favorite snacks, and keeping the house quiet so you can rest.

If you’re emotional, he might struggle to empathize but will do his best to soothe you with calm, measured words.

Diavolo

Platonic 💛

Diavolo finds the concept of menstruation irritating, he sees it as another weakness. He doesn’t understand why it bothers you so much.

He’s dismissive at first, telling you to “push through” and focus on more important matters. However, if your discomfort is a hindrance, he’ll grudgingly offer help to “fix the problem.”

Expect him to throw high end solutions at you, like designer heating pads or rare herbal remedies, more out of impatience than genuine concern.

Romantic ❤️

Diavolo softens slightly in a romantic context. He becomes much more aware of your needs and takes care of them before you even ask.

He doesn’t deal well with emotions, but he’ll try to distract you from your discomfort by indulging you in luxuries or whisking you away to somewhere warmer and more comfortable.

If you’re hurting a lot, he’ll hold you in his arms, whispering reassurances while quietly seething at the idea of something causing you so much pain.

Doppio

Platonic 💛

Doppio is genuinely concerned when you tell him you’re on your period. He’ll ask what he can do to help and won’t hesitate to run errands or take care of things for you.

He’s not squeamish about the topic and listens attentively if you explain what you’re going through. If you’re close friends, he might even keep track of your cycle to anticipate when you’ll need support.

He’s incredibly patient, checking on you regularly and making sure you’re as comfortable as possible.

Romantic ❤️

Doppio is deeply attentive and goes above and beyond to care for you during your period. He’ll stock up on your favorite snacks, make you tea, and even offer to massage your shoulders or back.

He’s surprisingly intuitive about your emotions, offering kind words and gentle reassurances when you’re feeling down or irritable.

If you’re in pain, he’ll sit with you and keep you company, even if it means rearranging his own plans. Seeing you in discomfort genuinely upsets him, so he’ll do everything he can to make things easier for you.

Enrico Pucci

Platonic 💛

Pucci approaches your period with calm detachment, viewing it as a natural process rather than something to fuss over.

He’ll offer you practical solutions, like warm drinks or painkillers, and check in occasionally to make sure you’re feeling better. However, he doesn’t linger or show excessive concern.

He’s respectful of your needs and ensures you have the space and quiet you require to rest.

Romantic ❤️

Pucci takes your discomfort seriously and approaches the situation with quiet care. He’ll pray for your wellbeing and might even offer to read scripture or meditate with you to help calm your mind.

He’s thoughtful in his actions, preparing warm baths, soft blankets, and soothing remedies to help you relax.

If you’re emotional, he’ll listen patiently and offer gentle words of comfort, always making you feel like your feelings are valid and understood.

Funny Valentine

Platonic 💛

Valentine is initially caught off guard by your period and doesn’t know how to react. However, his sense of duty compels him to ensure your wellbeing.

He’ll ask direct, slightly awkward questions about how he can help and follow through with precision.

If you’re in pain or struggling, he’ll deliver everything you need efficiently and without complaint, though his concern is way more formal than personal.

Romantic ❤️

Valentine is surprisingly tender when it comes to your comfort. He views caring for you as an extension of his devotion and does so with quiet determination.

He’ll create the perfect environment for you to relax, with warm lighting and all your favorite comforts. He’ll even play guitar (i think that’s the instrument he plays)to you if it helps distract you from the pain.

If you’re emotional, he’ll hold your hand and reassure you with heartfelt words, making you feel like you’re the most important person in the world.

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Shoutout to all my period havers ���� this shit is rough

[her-soliloquies]

Being mostly only part of the jayvik fandom (and partly caitvi) means I get to bask in their undeniable romantic relationship (ofc you can also see it as platonic, just don't insist that it's the only way to look at it) while others fight over how Silco and Vander's relationship is as brothers and they can't be shipped and whether Jinx and Ekko are straight or bi or whatever.

[that1notetaker]

Part 1 of Ace! April + Best friend Dynamics - Next? Some context: April isn't very confident about being around people in canon. She's weird and badass, and while we love that, she thinks she's got to 'be normal' to be liked, and make friends. It reminded me of the Ace Experience, and how that'd add another layer to the slow acceptance that is herself. Enter Donnie.

[zer0brainc3lls]

*Newt hears chaos and shenanigans taking place in the distance*

Newt: not my circus not my monkeys

Minho and Thomas: *SCREAMING BLODDY MURDER*

Newt *stumbles to his feet and bolts to the screams*: MY CIRCUS MY MONKEYS MY CIRCUS MY MONKEYS MY CIRCUS MY MONKEYS- 

[perpetualexistence]

Through a Funhouse Mirror

Alenoah Week 2024 Day 6: Amusement Park / Laser Tag

Noah and Alejandro are on an end of year class field trip to the local amusement park. Normally, Alejandro only hangs out with his girlfriend Heather in the popular clique. However, recently Alejandro has integrated himself into Noah's friend group. He's even taken charge as their leader.

He acts the gentleman, but by now Noah knows better. He doesn't have any concrete proof, but he can tell Alejandro despises most of the group. There has to be some reason he's sticking around, but he doesn't quite know what.

He would confront Alejandro, but the eel is always too preoccupied with schmoozing the rest of his friends, and people outside of his immediate friend group. Now is a good of a chance as any.

Alejandro's the one who convinces the group to split off. He insists that it's so everyone can do what they prefer, but Noah can tell it's because he wants to get away from the others. Noah volunteers himself to go with Alejandro since nobody is allowed to be by themselves, and Alejandro obliges. There are benefits to being the only other sane one in the group.

Noah looks for somewhere private to confront Alejandro, and lucks out with the house of mirrors. He tells Alejandro he wants to go in and Alejandro, ever the 'gentleman' agrees.

Noah waits until they're deeper into the maze before he starts being direct with Alejandro about his nature. Alejandro tries denying it. Noah provides rebuttal after rebuttal. The argument keeps getting more and more heated.

Noah's back is to one of the mirrors. He's trying to keep his ground, but he takes another step backward as Alejandro takes one forward. His back is pressed against one of the mirrors.

Without warning, the solid surface begins to shudder. He feels something like a liquid on his back. Nothing seems to be supporting his weight anymore, and he begins to fall backwards. In his desperate attempt to stop his descent, he grabs onto the closest thing in sight: Alejandro.

In his own shock at seeing the mirror ripple, Alejandro is unable to react in time to stop their fall. He passes through the mirror with Noah, and falls on top of the smaller boy.

Noah groans in pain at the fall and at being crushed.

Alejandro quickly stood up to recover from this temporary set back. He's the first to notice that the tacky mirrors from before now loom over the both of them like imposing walls. The floor is much, much too close.

They both hear a chuckle coming from behind him, and turn to see a man the size of an eight-story building looking down at both of them.

After a quick screaming session, they learn that this is a trickster spirit who calls himself Chris. He likes to mess around with mortals from time to time for his own amusement. And man, they just handed themselves on a silver platter.

He offers them a deal. He'll tell them how to return them to their normal size if they can find him again. He'll give them a riddle, then once they figure out where he's talking about, they have to race towards it at their new size to get to him.

Alejandro shows no fear as he does his best to assuage Chris and assure him they can absolutely finish this task for Chris. Noah, however, is pretty peeved about this situation. And oh, does he let Chris know it.

Alejandro tries to get him to stop talking, but one doesn't stop Noah from going off on someone once he's started. Noah has successfully angered Chris, though Alejandro's able to convince Chris NOT to kill them. Chris still wants some punishment though, so he magics their phones away so they can't call or text for help. And he's going to give them the hardest riddle he knows.

Alejandro covers Noah's mouth and agrees to the new terms. Chris gives them the riddle, and leaves in a puff of smoke. It takes everything in Alejandro not to strangle Noah as they get to solving the riddle.

Between their IQ, and Chris not being as smart as he thinks he is, they solve it pretty quickly. It’s the Ferris wheel. They can remember seeing it on the way in. It's in the middle of the park. Full of crowded people. Who can step on them without even trying.

They start making their way over, doing their best to be as stealthy and quick as possible. They'd rather not let anyone else know about this because who knows how any stranger would take it?

Fortunately, they do come across someone that isn't a complete stranger! It's hard to miss Owen in a crowd with how his voice carries. He's getting an absolutely obscene amount of cotton candy.

Noah immediately starts making his way towards his chubby buddy, only for Alejandro to stop him. Noah wants to know what Alejandro's doing, and Alejandro points out that Owen might not be the best person to help them out in their current predicament. He doesn't know how to keep secrets, and isn't aware of his own strength. That is a VERY dangerous combination with both of them being this small.

Noah turns on Alejandro in an instant. Owen's not the sharpest tool in the shed, but he's not a complete idiot. He can stop when you ask him to stop something. And not spreading gossip is a different type of secret than one that'd put their lives at risk.

There's no way of knowing if they'd find any of their other classmates who is more 'responsible' and who might, might be willing to help. Owen could be their one chance.

Also. It's Owen. Of course he's going to help them! Plus, the big guy can charge through a crowd if he's highly motivated. Noah's pretty sure saving the lives of two of his friends is high enough motivation. They'd get to that ferris wheel in an instant!

Noah's not going to have Alejandro ruin their best chance of getting back to normal because of some stupid one-sided rivalry with Owen!

"He may squeeze me within an inch of my life, but you know what I'll be? Alive!"

Alejandro still fights to keep Noah from going out to get Owen's attention. He doesn't want anyone to see him like this, especially not that oafish buffoon no matter what Noah says.

Noah tries to wriggle out of Alejandro's grasp, but he loses. Alejandro only lets go after Owen has passed them by. He sighs in relief when he can no longer see Owen, and finally lets Noah go.

Noah starts going off on another tirade against Alejandro when the wind starts to pick up. Nobody else seems to notice, but for them the wind is threatening to buffet them away.

Alejandro crouches down to cling to the boardwalk underneath him for something to hold on. Noah is blown away a couple of feet (relative to his new size) before he's stopped.

Because a stray bit of cotton candy has been blown his way and is now trapping him against the ground.

Alejandro rushes for Noah once the wind has died down. He might be annoyed at Noah for making this more difficult that it needs to be, but that doesn't mean he wishes Noah dead.

He tries digging some of the cotton candy around Noah's face free so Noah can breathe better. Which does work, but it also leads Alejandro to getting cotton candy on him. He's lucky he's strong enough to have pulled his own arms out rather than get stuck himself.

He knows any type of liquid should dissolve this, but how to get some? He looks around to spot a large cup of soda littered on the ground. He runs for it and sighs in relief as he notices that it has a bit remaining. It won't be the most elegant solution, but it will do.

He drags the soda to Noah and jumps onto the cup. Soda sprays out of the straw to douse Noah, freeing him. Noah is coughing and snorting out cotton candy and soda, but he's breathing.

Noah reluctantly thanks Alejandro for the whole, you know, saving his life thing. Alejandro was going to tease Noah about it to get some semblance of familiarity back when he hears an extremely loud bark coming from behind.

He turns to see a large dog behind him.

This is fine. Animals love Alejandro! He has a commanding presence that they admire. They fawn over him. He can tame this beast and convince it they're not chew toys.

Turns out his commanding presence doesn't work when he's smaller than the thing he's trying to command.

The dog reaches down and bites onto the back of Alejandro's shirt. He's shaken about, grasping for anything to free himself, when he hears a familiar voice in a strange tone.

"Here boy!" coos Noah in a cutesty tone Alejandro didn't think was possible. "Drop the disgusting eel and come to me! I've got treats!"

To Alejandro's shock, the dog immediately drops him. He falls to the ground in a heap. The dog eagerly bounds towards Noah and begins to sniff him. The dog licks Noah, mostly for the soda and cotton candy he's drenched in.

"¿Quién eres y qué has hecho con Noah?" Alejandro asks himself as he hears Noah giggle at being licked.

Noah digs into one of the many pockets in his khakis that Alejandro had assumed were just to show off his poor taste in fashion. He digs his hand out with a small plastic bag filled with dog treats.

"Come on boy, let's get you a treat that won't kill you in the long run."

He gets the dog to sit, then lay down. Then begins to climb on top of the dog.

"...You tell no one what just happened, and I'll let you get on Shadow. I don't know if I can get him to go fast, but I can at least get him going in the right direction."

Alejandro knows better to look a gift horse in the mouth, so he puts all thoughts about how cute that was away as he gets atop of the newly dubbed Shadow.

It turns out that Shadow has two speeds: none and all. They both have to cling onto the dog as he bolts through the crowd towards the ferris wheel. They can only hope everyone is so focused on the dog that no one notices the two small humans desperately clinging to its fur.

Shadow takes them a good distance towards the wheel. However, he is a dog. He notices a seagull within his line of sight and begins to chase after it in a different direction. The two of them let go before Shadow can steer them too far off course, and land behind one of the prize booths.

With them being in the back of the booths, they can see a path of relatively safety so long as none of the workers make their way back here. The ferris wheel isn't much farther off. So they begin walking. And talking.

"May I at least ask how you made a dog much larger than us eat out of the palm of your hand?"

"I trained my dog when he was a puppy. I figured it might be the same with another dog no matter the size difference."

"Still, I will admit. That was impressive."

"Huh, so you can give a genuine compliment. Didn't think you had it in you."

"I absolutely do give genuine compliments!"

"If you want to prove you're genuine, tell me the real reason you started befriending Team E-scope."

Alejandro sighs. Because at this point, he's tired, and he already has a piece of blackmail over Noah. If they don't survive this, he might as well get this off his chest.

Alejandro admits that the real reason he wants Noah and his friends at his side is because he needs them to get revenge on Heather for him. He's done his best to keep this out of the gossip circle, but she actually dumped him rather recently. He didn't quite listen to the reason why because she did the dumping instead of him. He can't just let that stand.

He knows 'Team E-scope' and Owen is because he knows they're the most chaotic group among them. He planned to trick them into pranking Heather for him so that he didn't have to get his own hands dirty, and no one would find out the reason he wanted revenge on the first place.

Noah can't help but laugh at Alejandro.

"You seriously went through all of that trouble so we could get back at your ex for you?"

"It's a very elaborate plan!"

"That's why I'm laughing! You did all of that for nothing!"

"Getting back at Heather is not nothing."

"No. That's not what I mean. We would have done it if you just asked."

"...What?"

"Eva hates Heather's guts, Owen's always down for a good prank, Izzy's Izzy, and I love to watch shitty people get their just desserts. You didn't even need to give us a reason. All you had to do was ask us to help you pull a prank on Heather. We'd do it because it'd be funny."

Alejandro has to re-evaluate a lot of assumptions and life decisions that he's made recently.

As they get close to the ferris wheel, they spot Chris walking into one of the carts. They immediately make a run for the cart before the attendant can close the door. They both land on the sticky, popcorn riddled floor at the same time.

Despite this, they each find themselves alone with Chris.

He spends the first few minutes laughing at them, confessing to having watched them the entire time. Then he says to each that he can tell them how to get back to normal, but there’s no guarantee it’ll work and they’re almost out of time. He can un shrink one of them right now, guaranteed. …But in return, they have to give up the other to Chris as an entertainment piece. The other will be fine! Mostly. They’ll be big again at least.

Once he gets the consent he can take the other away to do whatever. It’s an exclusive offer, so they better act fast.

Neither believes this is exclusive. They’re both pretty sure the other is being offered the same deal. It’s the classic prisoner’s dilemma. If they give each other up, they’ll probably both be subject to Chris’s whims for the rest of their lives.

Logically speaking, the right thing to do is to try to betray each other. But it requires a considerable amount of trust in the other. Noah would have to trust Alejandro not to be a selfish bastard. Alejandro would have to trust Noah not to be paranoid. 

...Noah doesn't think he can trust Alejandro. He has seen Alejandro put himself first time and again. He refused to get help that they clearly needed because of his stupid pride. He's been more honest with Noah, but now Alejandro is by himself, being offered a deal almost impossible to resist. If he's going to take Noah down, then Noah might as well take Alejandro with him.

And yet. Alejandro's first instinct had been to save Noah when he was trapped, despite proving that he'd be difficult to work with. There was something good there in that shriveled, dark heart. Taking Alejandro down would give him a sense of vindication, but he doubted that would last long with whatever punishment Chris had in store. At least with Alejandro free, someone would know what had happened to Noah.

Besides, there is a part of Noah that does want to believe that Alejandro has some standards. It's a small part. It's a stupid part.

But Noah would rather be a fool than be cruel senselessly.

So he denies Chris's deal.

…To his surprise, Alejandro thinks he can trust Noah. With how loyal Noah is to Owen, he doubts Noah would choose to subject someone else to Chris. Alejandro could easily take advantage of this. It won’t be his problem afterwards. People would ask questions about Noah, but he could lie his way around them. Alejandro could finally rid himself of an annoyance set on ruining his good name.

And yet. Noah's not just an annoyance. He can be useful when he wants to be. He saved Alejandro from his own overconfidence. Noah has potential to be more. Not just to Alejandro, but to others as well. He's a fool not to see it in himself, but Alejandro could guide him along the right way. With their minds combined, they could conquer any challenge. Including Chris'.

Besides, the world would be a worse place without Noah in it.

So he denies Chris's deal.

The two are suddenly besides each other in the cart staring up at a petulant Chris. He whines that he's disappointed in the both of them. Where's the drama in neither of them taking the deal?!

Unfortunately, he's bound by his own rules, so he does tell them that the only way to get back to their normal size is to go through the same mirror that shrunk them in the first place. (All of Chris's game was pretty much a distraction to trick them into giving themselves up to him or else be small forever, either way being entertaining for Chris.)

They have until sunset, which if he had to guess is about thirty minutes. With a huff, he vanishes.

The two just look at each other for a moment as they comprehend what just happened.

"...You didn't give me up." Noah spoke aloud.

"No. I didn't."

"Why?"

"I don't know," Alejandro admitted. Which was the truth. He knew he told himself it was to keep Noah around as a benefit, but there was a part of him that also just liked having Noah around. And he wasn't sure which was more true. "I can't believe you trusted me."

"I didn't."

"Why wouldn't you give me up when you thought I would?"

"I don't know," Noah confessed. His heart and his brain were too battle-torn to give a more truthful answer. His heart was winning when he spoke again, "I'm sorry. For doubting you."

"No. No, you were absolutely right to. I didn't refuse to betray you out of the goodness of my heart."

"But you did."

"...Sí. I did.

"So take the apology. You're not getting another one."

"No."

"Are you seriously arguing this right now? Why?!"

"Because you still chose to spare me anyways!" Alejandro snapped. "You know me better than anyone else. You know I'm not 'a good person deep down'! There was no reward in this for you! I would punish your loyalty for myself. And you'd still show me mercy! I can't-No entiendo-"

Alejandro pinched at the bridge of his nose as he desperately attempted to calm his thoughts before he spoke again. "...Thank you."

After a pause of his own, Noah replied. "You're welcome."

The sun got in their eyes as they both remembered Chris's new thirty minute deadline. The ferris wheel is currently stopped at the top. Even if they could scale down it quickly, it would take far longer than 30 minutes to get back to the house of mirrors by themselves.

Fortunately for them, they're crafty, and they're high enough to where they're at the height of seagulls flying about. They manage to get a seagull's attention by throwing popcorn out of the cart. When it comes to investigate, Alejandro remains pressed against the wall of the cart while Noah is in the middle, egging the bird closer.

The bird goes in to attack Noah, and Alejandro leaps onto the bird from behind. The bird attempts to fly away and shake Alejandro off. Alejandro holds it in place long enough for Noah to get on.

The two wrangle the bird into a dive bomb for the house of mirrors. All three of them are screaming as they crash land. The two quickly scamper inside before the bird is aware enough to get revenge on them.

They split off to cover more ground since neither one quite remembers where the mirror that shrank them is. Alejandro is the one who manages to find it first as he goes through it to become his regular size. He went in one mirror, though out another, and can only guess he's on the side of the maze that Noah went down.

He immediately speedwalks to find Noah. He can't run or he'd risk stepping on him. When he hears Noah shout his name, he immediately runs, grabs Noah, and races back towards where he believes the entrance to be.

Noah guides him back to the entrance, and he races towards the mirror once he recognizes where he is. He shoves Noah through the mirror, though his own hand meets a solid surface.

He runs back towards the other side, only to meet a regular sized Noah in the middle, panting. The two immediately hug and laugh in pure shock and disbelief that they're finally back to normal.

Chris is nowhere to be found or heard, though they do wish they'd be able to get some form of revenge on him.

For now, they're both content with leaving the park and never setting foot in it again.

They finally catch up with the rest of their friend group who ask where they've been the whole time.

Neither of them has a response prepared, so Izzy provides them with one: They were clearly making out the whole time.

The two try to beat back the allegations, but to no avail. It's still better than having to explain what ACTUALLY happened.

It does mean they'd have to be together more if they're going to lean into this lie.

Neither one minds it as much as they pretend to.

[giggly-squiggily]

RAH OMG I COMPLETELY FORGOT ABOUT CANFY HEARTS D: I know you already wrote him, but if it’s still ok, could I request a Korekiyo x reader with 🧡 Bestie? But you can pick the sentence starter! :) you can also choose the lee/ler, I’m not picky :D

{Candy Heart Prompts: OFFICIALLY CLOSED!}

AHH HECK YEAH!!! I love any opportunity to write for Kiyo! I've gotcha covered, friend! :D Oo, dealer's choice, huh? I didn't really know what to go with for the sentence starter, but I hope you like the fic all the same!

Bestie: "Five more minutes!"

Your eyes felt heavy with sleep as you stared at the book before you. You couldn’t remember what page you were on, let alone the past few. The words had grown blurry in your slow descent to slumber.

“We should take a break.” Korekiyo mused from beside you, watching you yawn for what must have been the millionth time. “Before you pass out again.”

“I’ll be fine-what do you mean again?” You blinked, racking your brain. “I don’t remember passing out here.”

“That’s exactly why we should pause. Before you forget your own name.”

“Don’t let Yubaba hear that. She’ll have me in her control forever.” You grinned, the expression shifting to yet another sleepy yawn as you stretched your arms out over your head, giving your spine a satisfying pop. “I’m really fine. I’ll take a break after this next chapter.”

“(Y/N)..”

“Five more minutes!” You insisted. Korekiyo stared at you with unreadable eyes. Then he stood up, pushing his chair in.

You figured he was stretching his legs and let him be, leaning as far back into the chair as you could with your eyes closed. It was surprisingly comfortable- you felt like a cat. The idea of curling up like one at that moment…

“Ehehehe!” Your half dream was shattered instantly when fingers prodded your armpits, making you jump and giggle. “Kihihiyo!”

“Break time. Don’t make me tell you again.” He spoke calmly, a contrast to his rapid fingers digging into your armpits, drilling into the centers as you thrashed and squealed in your chair. “I don’t mind carrying you to your dorm, but if it’s possible, I’d like to avoid it. The others are starting to talk.”

“Lehehehet thehehehm tahhahaalk! I dooohohon’t’ cahhahahre- Ahehahhahahaha, Kihihihyo pleahahhahahase!” You nearly hit your head on the table with how hard you thrashed. Seeing this, Korekiyo pulled you back far enough from it- providing more room to wiggle about. “Fiiihihihhine, fihihihiihne, Ihiihihihll tahhahahke a brehahahahke!”

“Good.” His tickles came to an end almost immediately, leaving you gasping for air. “I’ll go retrieve some tea for us. Try not to pass out while I’m gone.”

“Ahahahye ahahye, cahahaptain.” You saluted, watching him disappear.

The next thing you knew, you were in your bed, the book you were reading on your pillow alongside a note from Kiyo: 

“Told you you’d pass out.”

[moiraimyths]

Hello! I'm new to the game and I'm wondering if you could tell me which characters are aspec? Other than Shae being ace which is already mentioned in the demo page :)

Shae is ace, Daonna is aro/ace, Keagan is demirom, and Robin is greyrom.

[yanderes-galore]

Can I request a rivalry concept with yandere Blackbeard and yandere Whitebeard? Thank you <3

Oh no... Blackbeard's intentions are dubious, but Whitebeard is platonic.

Yandere! Blackbeard vs Whitebeard Concept

(Marshall D Teach vs Edward Newgate)

Pairing: Romantic (Blackbeard)/Platonic (Whitebeard/Blackbeard) - Rivalry

Possible Trigger Warnings: Gender-Neutral Darling, Obsession, Manipulation, Possessive behavior, Overprotective behavior, Violence, Murder, Blood, Deception, Kidnapping, Isolation, Forced companionship/relationship (Blackbeard).

Honestly, being stuck between these two powerhouses can be such an issue for you.

While Whitebeard is going to be the one who definitely takes care of you.

Blackbeard's intentions... Well, they're just as unpredictable as he is.

Blackbeard has always been known to follow his own ambitions.

He's probably one of the most cutthroat pirates out there.

Blackbeard sees those around him as pawns.

While Whitebeard offered to be a father figure to him, Blackbeard was completely fine with betraying him to get what he wanted.

He did it with his Devil Fruit, he'll certainly do it to take you.

One way you could've met the two is being part of the Whitebeard Pirates.

After all, there was a point in time Blackbeard joined Whitebeard to be part of his family as an orphan.

Maybe you ended up meeting him on the crew, only to surprisingly get along with him.

Blackbeard, although you knew him as Teach then, always talked to you about dreams.

At the time you had found such beliefs admirable.

Many had dreams they chased and being part of Whitebeard's family helped many.

In fact, one of Whitebeard's dreams was having a family.

Teach had met you and seemed to know you were close with Whitebeard like many of the crew.

You had learned a lot of the older man's teachings in such a short amount of time.

You had truly tried to see Teach as family.

If Teach never found the Devil Fruit he needed, you two probably would have had a positive relationship with one another.

In fact, maybe in another timeline you and Teach would've had a better life with Whitebeard watching over you both.

Teach had always held a certain fondness towards you....

Granted, he never really acted on it, but it was there to taunt him.

It felt distracting at first... In fact, Teach hesitated to follow through with his plan due to you.

He hated to leave you... however...

He could always retrieve you later, no?

Truth is, Teach never liked how loyal you were to Whitebeard.

Part of him envied that... Part of him wanted that.

At the time, he didn't understand why he cared.

Yet... He can't help but feel frustrated that you have more respect for Whitebeard than him.

Perhaps this was the start of Teach's craving for your attention.

The rivalry would probably "begin" after Teach defects, murders a crewmate, and leaves.

Whitebeard is aware you were close with Teach.

While Teach didn't physically hurt you, Whitebeard knows you could've been hurt.

Whitebeard is like a father to you, he refuses to just be a captain.

You are his family and he knows he needs to protect you.

Maybe Teach commented on coming back for you once he's stronger... and that stuck with Whitebeard since?

Afterwards, Whitebeard has kept an eye on you.

Teach, now Blackbeard, doesn't come back into your life until Ace hunts him down.

Truth is, Blackbeard never forgot about you.

No, you've been on his mind quite a lot actually.

He knows you're still loyal to Whitebeard, that old pirate.

Blackbeard picks his crew based on how useful they are to him.

In a way, Blackbeard has always viewed you as useful.

The unfortunate thing is Whitebeard stands in the way of him having you for himself.

He knows you'd never betray your family....

Well, if you won't, he'll just have to pry you from them, right?

Whitebeard is someone who would die for his family.

You are so much smaller than him... yet such a determined little thing.

He's always viewed you as one of his many children.

You came to him with nowhere to go and he provided you a home.

Whitebeard is aware Blackbeard is capable of horrid acts.

He's a selfish man who killed a crewmate, a sin among his crew.

Whitebeard knows Blackbeard is not only plotting to be King of The Pirates, to rule the world...

But he plans to take you with him, willing or not.

You were not like Ace, you didn't want to track Blackbeard down.

Especially since Whitebeard disliked the idea.

He didn't say it... You just knew.

In that case, the true rivalry doesn't really begin until the Paramount War I feel.

Marineford is where everyone gathers to fight and determine the new era.

Pirate, Warlord, Emperor, Marine... It didn't matter.

Everyone was there.

You had come there with Whitebeard to help rescue Ace.

Whitebeard had insisted you stayed close, but such a plan backfires the moment Blackbeard appears.

The rivalry itself is rather short-lived.

Anything before the Paramount War was tension and planning.

Unfortunately, if we're sticking to canon, Whitebeard was rather slated to lose such a rivalry.

He already gets quite weakened by the Marines there.

That and once he sees Blackbeard, he gets distracted with protecting you and Ace.

Such distraction and weakness... Is easy for Blackbeard to exploit.

Whitebeard had always wanted a happy life for you.

He always wanted to show you freedom and family... He wanted to be the father you looked up to.

Sadly, such dreams were quickly trashed once Blackbeard swooped in to end things.

It's ironic, really.

Whitebeard wants freedom and family for you...

Yet Blackbeard instead gives you captivity and isolation in an effort to keep you to himself.

The rivalry, what little had occurred, ends with Whitebeard and Ace dying...

You're practically left in the ashes, scared of what to do next.

Only for Blackbeard, Teach, to proudly laugh like he didn't decimate an old man.

Now, your loyalty to Whitebeard could be tossed aside.

Blackbeard has been waiting for this moment since his obsession began.

He never liked how you praised Whitebeard, how you ignored Blackbeard's wants for the sake of loyalty.

Now it doesn't matter!

You can't defy him now, can you?

He's got much more power than you, including Whitebeard's power.

This is when Blackbeard becomes an Emperor of The Sea.

The title and power isn't his only prize, however...

Now, Blackbeard can claim you.

Truth is, he's been giddy about it since he saw you.

This war was nothing more than your downfall.

Although, to Blackbeard, you're more than a pawn like the rest of his crew.

You're a treasure, a conquest.

You were once good companions under Whitebeard...

But with him gone... Blackbeard is free to take you as his own.

With Blackbeard, there's no freedom for you, or a real sense of family...

Blackbeard is an ambitious man who takes what he wants.

He planned to have you for a long time... it just took waiting for the right moment...

Now with your old man out of the way, the real fun begins...

You belong to Blackbeard now, forced to follow him and his schemes, yet another trophy for him to gloat about as he continues to collect his victories.

[scattered-winter]

sometimes i see a post and its like. hm. you actually care very little about the story or characters or plot at all bc all you want is for the token male twinks to kiss.

[astralarias]

okay I can't lie I meant to make my prev post about relationships unrebloggable because it was just a lil personal rant based on things I've been seeing every now and then but dgfhjdfg I am glad it resonated with people <3

[freak-accident419]

me writing my short derek danforth friends with benefits fic as an actual FRIENDS with BENEFITS trope

update: it’s out!!! (click here)