#capricorn always pay attention with little thing around them

[seafoamreadings]

week of october 20th, 2024

these are written predominantly for the *rising* signs but they are also intuitively "channeled" enough that they should work for any dominant energy you have! (try your sun if you don't know rising, or more advanced readers can try moon, anywhere you have a stellium, etc and see what works best for you!)

aries: in a way, your ruling planet mars is a bit watered down in cancer and especially so this week with the aspects it's making. but this doesn't put out your fire, it puts you in touch with your emotions! acting on them responsibly is the key to not losing your mind, or your footing.

taurus: the start of scorpio season highlights your partnerships and commitments. while it may not be a great period for forming new ones, it is a really good time to solidify existing ones. it's also a good idea this week to bring things to an end that have run their course.

gemini: these are not easy vibes for you to tap into, unless you also happen to be quite a watery individual. especially with the sun leaving libra, the air vibe decreases and the chatty, social aura dissipates into something more serious, deeper. what you can continue to hold on to is the fact that the only constant is change - this is a mutable time and you are a mutable creature.

cancerians: kick off scorpio season by doing what makes you happy. if small talk won't cut it for you, don't waste your time on it. if a social outing sounds tedious or painful, you can stay home! people may think it's a little odd, but following your bliss, especially now, is a major key to success, in any arena.

leo: it's a really good period, especially after the sun starts to settle into scorpio season, to really make your home a sanctuary and spend some time there even if you do have a lot of bustling around to do. the recharging at a home base is a critical component of productivity and enjoying life!

virgo: i really think a sadly neglected part of astrology, and sometimes life in general, is connection to the local community and a good bond with the people in your immediate vicinity. this week is a very auspicious time for these bonds, and this community! your saintly spirit may be extra at-home doing some local volunteer work especially.

libra: the vibes are really such that you may meet a soul mate (romantically or otherwise) just going about your daily business, especially if you are willing to deviate slightly from your routines. at the grocery store, on a walk, a new neighbor moving in, etc.

scorpio: the quality of this time is not only very watery but also very scorpionic, especially due to the ingress of the sun into your sign and the beginning of scorpio season. you're not always fond of being the center of attention but for now it really pays off to try to enjoy the limelight.

sagittarius: such intense water vibes can feel really suffocating to a fire sign like you, but fortunately a leo moon and a lot of mutable energy at that can help you prevent yourself from getting too bogged down. take an active role in staying light and free by getting up and moving all week, whether by sports, dancing, or just going out to chat with friends.

capricorn: broadly speaking, a lot goes well for you this week and you get a significant amount of support in any relationship or partnership you are hoping to develop. if you don't have a particular one in mind, it might be a good time to seek one.

aquarius: while the vibes are not exactly comfortable for you they are at least supportive and bringing growth without necessarily being actually painful or agitating. especially a beneficial interaction between mars and uranus this week helps you make changes to the things that really matter to you. you may need to leave your comfort zone to make it work, but it is safe to do so.

pisces: if you have had any long distance travel, academic pursuits, or philosophical/spiritual development on your mind, this week is the perfect time to work on or complete that! especially in the second half of the week. it would be auspicious to buy a plane ticket, apply for a degree program, or read some manner of holy scripture. whatever floats your boat.

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[limi-strology]

My astro observations:

I'm by no means an expert, this is based on my experience!

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☄. *. ⋆*·˚ Leo suns are pretty warm people. I mean it as in they make you feel welcome in a new place and try to help you socialize with their friends. Even though they are really popular and usually in the center, they'll talk to you, pay attention to how you're feeling and encourage you to talk more in the group! It may put you on the spot, but that's how they show they care. I find it really sweet, they just want to help you get out there and approach people. They're great friends, especially if you were around toxic people previously, these fellas will kinda heal you in a way ❤️‍🩹

☄. *. ⋆ Leo risings also have a confident vibe surrounding them. Even those who are more on the introverted side give off the impression that they are quite dynamic? Idk how to explain this, they just kind of stand out. I think it's more obvious when they're with their closest friends, they're usually the ones cracking jokes, being loud, taking up a more leader-like(?) role. Part time entertainers, part time hype people. You go guys, let's keep up the fun vibes in our friend groups ☀️

☄. *. ⋆ Libras are so charming for no reason?? Like, both personality and appearance wise, I'm amazed. I love how they always listen to both sides of the story and try to find solutions that are fair to everyone. They're generally sweet and angelic, they tend to forgive a lot (don't you think they'll forget it tho, they'll probably be more cautious around you afterwards) up until you hurt them deeply. After that, they get sarcastic and cold, you do not want to get on their bad side. Regarding their physical appearance, I've noticed a lot of them have full lips and freckles (or multiple beauty marks on their face). I'm getting a cute energy just by looking at them, I don't know why, I just found every Libra I've met so far adorable in a way. Sure, they're mostly described as handsome and beautiful (and they are, not gonna lie) but I'm just seeing an innocent? youthful and carefree image of them. Also they're kinda curvy? Even the more lean ones are a little thick in the booty or thighs. 🤭

☄. *. ⋆ I've noticed Scorpios suddenly becoming really soft and smiley around kids and pets. They'll start cooing and waving at the kids, might even talk or play with them (if they know them well). Similarly, they'll get excited at the sight of a puppy or a kitten and will probably pet them and give them snacks. And what amazes new even more is that kids and pets seem to like them back! I don't know what it is about Scorpios and their energy, but I've seen so many babies/toddlers staring and smiling at my Scorpio peers in fascination, and whenever we encounter stray animals they seem to gravitate towards them. It's really cute to see that, warms my heart a lot. Like, intimidating who? I'm only seeing cute happy people ☺️

☄. *. ⋆ Capricorn moons have a hard time opening up about things that bother them. Even if they feel the most comfortable with you, they'll most likely hide some things. They'll talk about it eventually, but they'll probably reveal small parts of it each time, kinda like building a puzzle but taking many breaks in between. Maybe they feel like they can be judged and/or mocked and want to see how others react first? I hope you guys are surrounded by sweet and accepting people that you can trust and share things that trouble you with them 🤍

☄. *. ⋆ I used to think Aries placements make you more hot-headed/aggressive, but the more people I've met, I've realised they're more on the ambitious side. Strong willed, they know exactly what they want. Sometimes their parents may pressure them into studying something they think is best for them during college, and the Aries person will probably do that, but then they'll do the thing that truly interests them. I noticed Aries suns are quite fit and enjoy any kind of exercise/sports, it just makes them feel good, while Aries risings are mostly attracted to athletic people, or are fascinated by people who go to the gym. They also have a fiery, self empowering aura going on and I love that for them 🔥

☄. *. ⋆ Scorpio venuses, wowww... Okay, first of all, your loyalty is so admirable. And the fact that you always try to find solutions and maintain peace in your relationships, especially the men with this placement, I'm impressed every time 👏 I'm getting Morticia Adams vibes, and by that I mean that I'm seeing elegance with dark themes. Also, in formal/party settings, guys look great in all black outfits and girls rock red lipstick. I know it sounds a bit generic, but it makes you stand out from the rest, even if everyone is dressed practically the same. It's like you're just in your element 🤌

☄. *. ⋆ My fellow sun square moon people, how are we feeling? Do you also have that mind vs heart battle on a weekly basis? Like being two different people at once, with one being more assertive and independent (Sun) and the other more sensitive and insecure (Moon). Your upbringing could be genuinely good, with no one really hurting you deeply, yet you still struggle with your emotions and might have low self confidence. Probably people pleasers, even if your mind is telling you to do your own thing instead, you will probably have a hard time saying no. And don't get me started on this whole conflict of what you want exactly. You finally start living on your own like you've always wanted and make time for yourself? Yeah, but why is no one here to pat you on the back and give you reassurance yet? Where's the support? Hate independence. You eventually surround yourself on the daily with people who actually care about you and show you the affection you deserve? Well, now it feels too stuffy in here, let's self isolate from all the people we love until we feel horrible again because of loneliness. Don't know how else to describe it than just 🙃.

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Thanks for reading! It's my first time making an observation post so I'm sorry if it's not that accurate, I'm basing this on people who are close to me and whose chart I've checked a few times.

Hope you have a nice day~

[divinesangel]

— how taehyung acts and pursues his crush

when it comes to how taehyung behaves around his crush, it seems like he likes approaching the other person with a sense of control. he really enjoys being in control, which makes sense because he's a capricorn. there’s this feeling of needing to present himself as confident, stable, and always in charge. he may come across as someone who is reliable and strong, and he might try to impress his crush by showing that he has everything under control and that he's this stable person. he's very focused and dedicated when it comes to relationships, and he might be the type to put a lot of effort into the connection or pay close attention to the details in how he interacts with his crush, or maybe the way his crush talks, in order to know more about them and also figure out how to keep moving forward with them.

however, despite his confident exterior and demeanor, it seems like taehyung might feel restricted or uncertain internally. there is a part of him that overthinks his actions or feels trapped by his own fears or insecurities. so, this indicates a contrast between how he presents himself and how he actually feels inside. while he tries to come across as someone in control, he may also be struggling with doubts or feeling stuck in some way. he tries to brush this off a lot of the time, but it's something that overwhelms him. when a connection feels too much or overwhelms him, he tends to detach a little bit and go a bit cold. he might appear emotionally detached sometimes, and this could be due to feelings of inadequacy or because there’s something within him that needs time. he wants to be seen by his crush as someone who is dependable, stable, and can provide security. he values being seen as someone established and capable, and he may use his resources or what he has to show his worth to his crush. it’s like he’s constantly wanting to reinforce this image of being strong, reliable, and successful.

i’m also picking up that he may be the protective type when it comes to his crush as well. taehyung dreams of having a fulfilling and happy connection. this is something that i’ve seen multiple times in his readings. he dreams and fantasizes of having a family, of having something stable with someone, and the thing about this is that he feels like sometimes that is out of his reach. he still tries to find that connection and fight for it, but it’s like it’s not happening yet for him. when it comes to having a crush, he really values that the other person is as stable as he is and has the same ideas or goals, especially when it comes to creating a family, because that’s something he really values and really wants.

when he feels like pursuing his crush, it seems like he tends to be a bit negative about it, or he might think about past connections that didn’t work out. there's this fear of rejection or things not working out, as it seems like he’s gone through so many disappointments that he's now insecure about new connections. he's afraid of getting disappointed again. despite this, he still wants to try. through this, he starts with a practical and solid approach. he might offer something real and grounded to his crush, like a gesture that shows he's serious and wants to build something meaningful. it's like he's always trying to indicate that he’s looking for long-term relationships and is quite focused on creating stability and a strong foundation.

he's always the one to take the first step. one of the ways he might pursue his crush is by either offering something or suggesting they go out somewhere. when he pursues his crush, he invests time and energy into the connection while carefully considering the steps he needs to take. he remains open to the possibilities that lie ahead, knowing that everything is subject to change. he probably asks his crush questions about themselves because he genuinely wants to know more about them, but he does so with a careful and methodical approach. there's always a purpose in everything he does.

he also likes to focus on small, meaningful gestures that show he's invested in the relationship, so it's quite likely he will remember things his crush has told him in the past or their preferences. it seems like when he feels things are stable and secure, that’s when he decides to move a bit more quickly. there's a sense of enthusiasm whenever he feels like someone might be on the same page as he is, and once he sees that in someone, he becomes eager to move forward with that person, which can sometimes make him act a bit impulsively.

[lagoonalake]

pleaseeeee can I get exo ideal type ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

EXO IDEAL TYPE

XIUMIN

Personality: justice, 10 of coins, 3 of swords

He wants someone very reliable and loyal, someone grounded and balanced, no nonsense, someone with whom he can build a family and a secure future with. Well established and stable. Someone who can be a bit cautious at first, a bit cold even, who only opens up to a selected few. Probably he is like this too, and values trust and believes that this is a sign that the person is not playing with him. He wants someone disciplined, fair, kind. He would treat his partner as an equal and values the give and take a lot.  libra, saturn, capricorn, taurus, aquarius

Appearance: 10 of wands, 8 of wands, temperance

Someone athletic, very strong, with a lot of stamina. Even their expression is of someone who has a lot of control over themselves, very disciplined, very active. A more sporty or simple style, flexible body, calm face. Features could be a bit sharp. Lean, muscular. Someone who looks like they have seen a lot in life as well, he needs to see experience and depth in their eyes. aries, mars, capricorn

Turn offs: 4 of swords, 6 of pentacles, knight of cups

People who don’t think long term. Overly kind and giving, a bit naive. Sappy, too emotional or romantic, people who play the victim or who see victims everywhere, the type you’re always gonna hear say “oh poor you ;_;”. People who are not thinking with their brain, people led by their emotions instead of their logic. People who always expect others to save them.  pisces, cancer

SUHO

Personality: 6 of wands, the sun, queen of cups

Someone very proud and dignified, who he would be proud to show off as well. Someone prestigious. Most likely a celebrity. Someone who shines brightly. Very joyful, funny and warm, very open with their emotions and desires. Could like to party quite a lot or have fun. Quite bold, confident and playful, in touch with their inner child. Could be a stage performer. Someone who likes to laugh a lot. Someone who can take charge but also someone who can be very kind and nurturing with him, intuitive, motherly. Someone open with their feelings and emotions, who follow their heart.  leo, cancer, sagittarius

Appearance: 8 of pentacles, 10 of cups, 2 of wands

Maybe someone who looks like him a little. Someone who works hard on their appearance, that he can tell is making an effort. Someone who works out, who is paying attention to the details, a very neat hairstyle for example, and features are very pretty in a detailed sort of way, in this very clean, detailed oriented way that Korea loves. Someone who also gives of a nurturing aura, quite soft. Not too tall. Pale skin. Someone who has a bit of an artistic quality to their style. Expressive and warm, eyes bright with passion.  virgo, cancer, leo

Turn offs: page of swords, the empress, the devil

I think Suho may not trust women too much, especially beautiful women. So he’s a bit turned off by smooth talkers, very beautiful seductive women who are owning their femininity and charm a bit too much for his taste. Manipulative people. People who are a bit too chatty, ask too many questions, are gossipy and nosy. People who have a scattered brain. venus, pluto, gemini

LAY

Personality: 4 of swords, knight of pentacles, 7 of cups

He’s attracted to very chill sort of people, I’m kinda seeing someone who almost seems a bit high, although that’s not it. XD But it’s someone who would be naturally like that, just very easy going, calm, relaxed, who doesn’t stress too much about anything, who is actually quite positive, optimistic, and can see the good things around them. Someone focused on doing their thing, who likes to take their time. Someone who can see all the possibilities in life. Someone who probably could help him ease his stress a bit. Slow kind of energy. Sensual. Creative and with a lot of imagination, most likely an artist. Hippie vibes.  taurus, pisces, jupiter

Appearance: the hierophant, the tower, knight of cups

A traditional asian beauty but at the same time this person needs to stand out enough for him to fall head over heels for them. Someone with a romantic quality, soft features, who doesn’t have to make too much effort to be pretty. Maybe taller than average or looks tall. A sort of fiery, a bit explosive aura. He may prefer a beauty that is a bit more natural like not overly bleached skin or too much plastic surgery. Simple style. taurus, virgo, pisces, scorpio, aries

Turn offs: the sun, the hermit, 2 of swords

It’s a bit specific, but I think it’s about balancing private and public life, between inner self work, a more isolated spiritual life style, and being out there in the world. I think he wants some spirituality in his life but also be able to still live with everyone else and not isolate himself. He wants that balance so he needs someone like that too. Therefore what turns him off is someone who is either too public, or on the opposite end too private. And in general unbalanced personalities, like people who are either too arrogant or too modest, too noisy or too quiet…etc.

BAEKHYUN

Personality: 7 of pentacles, the hanged man, 4 of pentacles

Someone very patient and calm, very stable. Someone with a good sense of timing, who doesn’t rush into things blindly. Quite mature, grounded, almost meditative in a way. A bit possessive. Someone quite even, whose mood doesn't change much, rather quiet. Just very very calm! XD Could be into yoga or things of a more spiritual nature, but especially yoga and meditation. Someone who could introduce him to a more serene lifestyle, maybe outside of the industry, give him a new perspective. A bit of a teacher vibe. Also someone quite good at managing money and the household. Someone who also has built a stable material life for themselves.  taurus, pisces, capricorn, jupiter

Appearance: queen of pentacles, knight of pentacles, knight of wands

Very sensual and comfortable in their own skin. Not shy about revealing some skin. Sexy and sensual. Slow movements and energy, some curves especially around the hips, butt and thighs. Fit and healthy. Could prefer a simpler style, a bit outdoorsy. Not overly dolled up. Could like darker skin tone, people from different ethnicities. Youthful round face with confident expression.  aries, taurus, sagittarius

Turn offs: 5 of swords, the star, the fool

Argumentative people who always want to have the last words, overly critical, nitpicky. People who try to provoke change, I think he likes his stability and doesn’t mind it if his days look alike, but some people need a fresh start all the time, are always focused on the future, what could be improved, changed, are always looking for novelty. He finds it tiring and a bit useless, he prefers to focus on the present moment and enjoy things as they are.  aquarius, gemini, virgo, scorpio

CHEN

Personality: 9 of wands, 3 of cups, 8 of swords

He likes people who are a bit on the defensive or cautious at first, hard to get to know or to approach, possibly because they have been betrayed or wounded in the past, he wants to befriend them first and take care of them. A healing relationship. He has this ability to help people who are a bit hard around the edges to soften and open up. Help them navigate to a calmer, more peaceful, more serene place, and restore their trust in life and relationships. He definitely wants friendship with his partner and for them to know each other well and share a lot of interests and good times. An intimate, softly transformative relationship with genuine interest in each other.  scorpio, aries, pluto, pisces

Appearance: 9 of cups, the empress, judgment

Someone very feminine, who smells good, who looks "fertile". With a beautiful, gentle, warm smile. Someone who also has a certain intensity. Like a ray of sunshine or someone who has this inner light, this bright aura. Beautiful smile, soft skin, very sensual. More traditional beauty. Warm and loving expression. Gold, white, burgundy, pink colors.  taurus, libra, pisces, scorpio

Turn offs: 5 of wands, 3 of swords, king of swords

Competitive people who are always looking for a fight or to dominate others. People who don’t care about other people’s emotions, who are detached and cold, overly logical. People who would be unable to trust him, too distant, never letting their guard down. Cheaters and people who betray his trust, talk behind his back, gossipers. negative aries, gemini, aquarius, saturn

CHANYEOL

Personality: the lovers, ace of pentacles, 2 of pentacles

He wants to be the provider. A more traditional relationship. He’s attracted to someone very partnership oriented, romantic, giving, loving, he wants to do things with his partner, to be able to rely on them and for them to rely on him, he wants to share a lot. Someone who cares about keeping the harmony in the relationship, someone diplomatic, measured, balanced, also someone quite “useful” lol, someone who is always here to help or who is good at finding solutions, it can be for everyday things, little details. Someone good at managing money and quite practical and crafty. libra, virgo

Appearance: 4 of cups, the hanged man, death

More traditional asian beauty, pale skin, long black hair. Round face. Can look quite intense and magnetic, a bit dark, a bit pouty and withdrawn, austere even, or in their little corner. More petite body. Beautiful high quality sophisticated clothes. He likes jewelry. Feminine style. Dresses.  scorpio, capricorn, cancer

Turn offs: knight of swords, 8 of pentacles, the hermit

Someone rude, blunt, impulsive, who never chills, too focused on work, someone who is always negative and never seems to have luck in life, someone who wants to be alone all the time and doesn’t invest in the relationship enough. Someone isolated, unable to adapt to other people around them. Always trying to provoke others. A misfit.  negative scorpio, aquarius, saturn

D.O

Personality: 9 of pentacles, the empress, king of pentacles

Someone stable who has worked hard enough that they can enjoy an abundant and peaceful lifestyle with him. Someone who enjoys the present moment. Definitely a very sensual lover, very physical,who likes to eat, cook, smell flowers, someone who smells good themselves, who enjoys nature, gardening maybe, who likes to focus on their home. A good mother material. Very warm, giving, affectionate. There is just this very luxurious and abundant energy coming from his spread. It’s not necessarily about money, actually he’d like to be the provider most likely and to pamper his partner while they would focus on creating this beautiful, flowery, cozy home. Could be someone who is into home decor as well. Also someone who would like to be stuck with him pretty much all the time. XD taurus, venus, cancer, virgo

Appearance: king of cups, 3 of cups, justice

In addition to all the sensuality that was picked up on in the personality section, he likes someone who is quite magnetic, very deep and beautiful hypnotic eyes especially, sometimes eyes could look a bit fierce and intense, but overall a friendly aura, soft kind smile, a reassuring energy. Symmetrical features, balanced appearance, nothing too extreme, too flashy or gaudy. Blue, black and white colors.  scorpio, pisces, libra

Turn offs: 2 of swords, the fool, page of wands

Immaturity, people who don’t know what they want, who don’t know themselves well yet, people who are gullible, wishy washy, who believe everything they hear, people who have no sense of direction, who are easily influenced by others, who are run by their instincts, people who are too adventurous and always want to explore, cannot settle anywhere.  sagittarius, uranus, cancer, neptune

KAI

Personality: 10 of swords, queen of pentacles, king of pentacles

He is often attracted to wounded souls, people who maybe suffer from anxiety or could be a bit guarded and shy, and can appreciate his trustworthy, protective, patient energy. A humble, dignified partner, service oriented, altruistic and with high morals. We have the king and queen of pentacles here, a rather traditional couple, so he wants someone who is similar to him, very earthy, logical, grounded, practical, mature and who values caution and trust in relationships. Crafty, artistic and creative. A sensual lover, the physical connection is important and he wants to be close to his partner. He wants to build something long lasting and sturdy.  virgo, capricorn, taurus

Appearance: the moon, the hermit, 2 of pentacles

Someone a bit mysterious, dreamy, who looks more reserved. He likes to observe someone at work, working out, or just focused on their task. Someone physically strong, active with a lot of stamina. Calm and quiet. Long hair. Sensual. Can have a stubborn look on their face. Artistic style although nothing too flashy. Dark eyes, earthy colors, brown, green, beige. Balanced and symmetrical features, natural beauty, soft velvety skin. pisces, virgo, taurus, libra

Turn offs: the moon, the wheel of fortune, 8 of wands

Someone vague, changeable, impulsive, someone who has no stability in life, no structure, who changes their mind all the time, who makes hasty decisions and judgments. Someone blunt or loud, noisy. A "tiring" energy. Someone who cannot sit still, is always looking for novelty. Someone is too self involved, and self sabotages or sabotages relationships, doesn’t take it seriously or respect their partner enough to commit. negative pisces, sagittarius, gemini, aquarius, aries

SEHUN

Personality: the lovers, page of wands, 7 of coins

A romantic person who likes to have fun. Someone very loving, playful, adventurous, energetic. A child at heart. Still behind this more youthful facade, someone who is able to be very patient with him. A long lasting relationship where both people are equals. Someone who values harmony, balance, joy, would know how to keep the passion alive and enjoy a lot of activities with him. Probably someone sporty, and/or who has a lot of interest, I could see them go skiing, travel together…etc. Energetic, smiley, very friendly and sociable. Popular. Someone who laughs a lot. Good sense of humor. Someone who appreciates life at the fullest but knows when to stop and enjoy a calmer more quiet moment too. Funny partners in crime kind of vibe.  libra, gemini, sagittarius, taurus

Appearance: knight of cups, page of coins, the hierophant

Someone with a romantic, soft appearance, cute features, smiley. More traditionally beautiful too (well, this group has a pattern XD). Round youthful face, soft skin, kind with animals and children. Higher pitched, warm, pleasant voice. Contagious laugh. A ray of sunshine. The colors blue, green, turquoise. Rosy cheeks. Pretty eyes. Wavy hair. Just very cute overall appearance!  pisces, libra, taurus, gemini

Turn offs: queen of wands, 6 of swords, the sun

A diva, someone bossy and high maintenance who wants to dominate the relationship, make all the decisions, a narcissist who is mostly interested in him because of his fame and wants to show him off. People who always need attention, always need to be in the public eye. People who want to force change on him, transform his life even though he doesn’t want to. People who don’t listen to him and are unwilling to see their own flaws. negative leo, aries, aquarius

[shockinglyangel]

NSFW ALPHABET - BLAISE ZABINI

MATURE

NOT PROOFREAD

MY HEADCANNONS

A = Aftercare: Blaise was brought up by a single mother who never let her value be determined by a man, and she absolutely, definitely taught her son how to view women as a proud feminist. I would not be surprised if she sat him down and had that awkward conversation about sex and aftercare while poor Blaise had his hands on his face telling her to stop. The point is, he certainly knows how to treat a woman since his mother, and for that reason he's an absolute king at aftercare, he's extremely responsive and caring and would definitely give his tips and tricks to the boys if they asked.

B = Body part: He really likes his jawline, he's constantly mewing to keep his jaw as sharp as possible. I don't think Blaise would really care too much about his girlfriends body, but I think he would really enjoy if she had a nice ass and big thighs, I also feel as though he would place his hands on your love handles if you have them.

C = Cum: He's got a lot of it, it's quite a reward to make him cum, it's not as easy as you would think and I believe he'd really need to be in the moment to finish, but when he does, it's a lot. He would enjoy finishing on your boobs and back, especially if you have a back tattoo omg. He would also put your orgasm above his and would work for it if he really needs to.

D = Dirty Secret: lowkey wants to get caught, there's something so hot to him about someone walking in and seeing how well you guys make each other feel, especially if you're a very wanted or popular person, he'd totally love if someone walked in on you two and told everyone around the school what they'd seen, he'd feel very accomplished.

E = Experience: Blaise is no stranger to sex, he's definitely had a fair few hookups but they've always been very emotionless and never had any strings attached, a few people would be a little intimidated by how many people Blaise has slept with and if you're not the most experienced you may feel embarrassed, but he'd definitely help you learn what to do and make sure you know all the other people where just one time things and he only feels romantically about you.

F = Favourite Position: He's a doggy guy but specifically with your back arched and head to the sheets, he loves to see the curve in your back and often runs his hands up your spine, he also loves to be able to have your ass in his face and feels that doggy gives him the deepest thrusts. Slipping off the idea that he likes your ass in his face, he's a fan of reversed cowgirl, it's the position you guys would end up with after a long session, his legs bent up so you can lean on them as you ride him, his hands on your waist guiding you to your final orgasm. If he's in need of any reassurance, he needs to see your face though, eye contact is a must when he needs to know that you want to be with him, because honestly he does feel insecure sometimes since his friends are quite wanted and he's almost looked over, so give him that eye contact and loving sex to help those doubts leave his mind.

G = Goofy: You guys will be joking around the first second while making out as you enter his room, but as soon as you close the door, his entire demeanour changes and it's business time, he's a very serious guy when it comes to sex, he lowkey gives me capricorn energy when having sex, he does it for the accomplishment (kinda like Tom) but he strives towards making you finish.

H = Hair: He's so well shaven, he definitely spends hours making sure he gets every hair and doesn't hurt himself in the process, I think he would expect you to be shaved too as he is, but if you weren't, he wouldn't really mind.

I = Intimacy: He can be romantic, but when he's focused on the pleasure you and him are both receiving he's not really paying much attention to the making love aspect, he's just trying to get you both off in the best way possible. When he is romantic he goes all out, rose petals on the bed, candles all lit, a dim room with classical music in the back, this man is full of tricks and surprises, but he's more into pleasing you than flashing you with romantic gestures

J = Jack Off: He has a good amount of self control so he doesn't do it too often, he's a pro at hiding his boners so he doesn't really think to fix the issue until you're around. But if he's really desperate and you're not there he'll get himself off to a picture of you he keeps on his bedside table.

K = Kink: My man has a muffle kink, he loves going so hard that you're screaming, telling you to shut up and placing a hand over your mouth and then upping the pace and deepness, your sounds stroke his ego.

L = Location: Upright in the astronomy tower, on a table in an empty classroom, under a blanket in the common room late at night, this guy will do it anywhere and everywhere even if it's in a public place at risk of getting caught cus the rebellion turns him on.

M = Motivation: Again he's turned on by risk of getting caught so he'll slip his hand on your upper thigh and maybe even do stuff with you while you're in class, he knows he won't get caught but he enjoys the fantasy of it. If you wear anything short that shows your ass his pp is up and you have something to fix.

N = NO: Food and drink implemented into sex, Blaise has an issue with textures on his body, so don't be trying to squeeze cream on him, he might just get up and leave and drown himself in a boiling shower.

O = Oral: Loves receiving, loves giving. He enjoys watching the pleasure it gives you and giving him a blowy is the easiest way to make him finish, he'd totally demand that for a quickie.

P = Pace: Too fast dawg, you're gonna be all smushed into the sheets after it, your hair is going to be a mess and your brain is going to be foggy, but God is it good.

Q = Quickie: Quickies are quite common for you two as he enjoys risky places which obviously you have to be pretty speedy with to ensure no one finds you, but he does enjoy the aspect of spending hours with you under the sheet just doing your own thing, but a slow and sensual time is less common with him.

R = Risk: Enough said, he's a risky boy

S = Stamina: Days, weeks, months, years. This man is a sex machine, if you ask him to go for a couple of hours he totally will, he will spend the entire day pleasing you if you asked him to, he never wants the sex to end.

T = Toy: He's not all too keen on you using them on him, I feel as though he would do it if you wanted to but only a few things like cock rings or a flesh light, he would never let you peg him or use a vibrator on him, he on the other hand enjoys overstimulating you so toys are his best friend in the bedroom.

U = Unfair: A lot, he'll go until you're begging him to stop, prone to edging you, sometimes he'll even whisper something abhorrently dirty in your ear and then walk away, denying you what you need for hours until finally having his way with you.

V = Volume: He's not that loud, he'd grunt here and there but he's mainly dirty talking you or talking you through it, not really a moaner though.

W = Wild Card: He's had a threesome before with two other girls, they spent their entire time focusing on him. It was with two girls the boys kept constantly joking about him liking, but when he got with them both he refused to tell the boys what had happened, lying and saying it was just a study session, you're the only one he'd tell about this.

X = X-Ray: BIG BIG BIG, LIKE REALLY BIG, when he didn't really know how to utilise his weapon he accidentally injured a girl and had to stay over night at the infirmary with her, hoping no one asked what happened, but now he's much better and understands his limit. He does make small penis jokes with his friends, which is funny cus they truly believe he's not all that big, but out of all the boys, he's the biggest, and the best at using it - sorry not sorry.

Y = Yearning: Good with self control but constantly horny, he would never let anyone know though.

Z = ZZZ: Sex rejuvenates him, don't be surprised if this man is skipping around the dorm shirtless singing songs and making himself a sandwich, that's how you know you're good.

[theseeingsage]

❤︎ collective love message ❤︎

there’s someone in your energy who has a secret crush on you, but they’re still not ready to approach. they admire you from afar because their attraction to you is so strong, it actually scares them a little. you give them butterflies, and they really want this, but they feel like they can’t compete with your other suitors. it seems like this might be someone you’ve dealt with in the past, and they feel like there’s unfinished business between you two.

due to some patterns and back-and-forth, things became strained, but they don’t think it’s over. they want to let go of the baggage and come toward you. in the past, they ran from their romantic feelings, but soon they’ll admit that they’re falling in love. you’ve opened them up in a way they’ve never experienced before. this is probably someone who’s never really been in love or shown emotions, at least not in a healthy way, yet your presence has them craving affection and happiness.

they’re coming in with the truth, wanting to clear up any confusion. expect confessions that will give you clarity and reveal the secrets that stood in your way. these secrets don’t necessarily have to be malicious; i’m getting that they have to do with hidden emotions and feelings. they want a relationship with you and are ready to offer commitment after a period of giving you the runaround.

during this time apart, they’ve been learning how to be a better partner overall, not just a boyfriend/girlfriend. they want to take this situation to another level and hope it leads to marriage with you. financial issues were a factor in the past, or maybe they still are, and this could be what’s holding them back. they see you being courted and spoiled by others and know they can’t provide the same. but the chemistry between you two is strong, or maybe this is how you feel.

your feelings for them seem to matter more than what’s in their pockets. yes, you have people willing to go above and beyond for you, but you’ve always craved something deeper, and they provide that. you see them as true love, and they also see this as the romance of a lifetime. however, if their lack of money bothers you, be honest about that. even if you really like them, don’t lead them on because it could definitely backfire. pay attention to the red flags and be cautious about the approach you take because their feelings are real, even if yours may no longer be.

❤︎ additional messages & signs:

november scorpio, scorpio season, “you are so different from anyone i know, yet you feel so familiar.”, cancer season, recently separated, blue eyes, “i love our deep conversations. they open up my mind”, in a connection, april taurus, aquarius season, colored hair (dye), june cancer, “i can feel all the love you are sending me & it’s electrifying!”, december sagittarius, june gemini, capricorn season, hazel eyes, “my greatest wish is to make you smile & feel safe around me.”, february aquarius, february pisces, may taurus, recently transitioned grandparent, green eyes, “i want you to be happy even if that means being without me.”, january capricorn, april aries

[ryvbomin]

{ rae, 21, cst, she/her } —— welcome to infinite entertainment! it's ryu bomin, who is a vocal coach. i’ve heard whispers that the twenty-eight year old is pretty strong -willed but lowkey judgmental. also, doesn’t he remind you of byun baekhyun?

hello hello !! a quick lil mun intro before getting into bomin's business. i'm rae, ur local veteran exo-l, she/her & in cst !! i am so unprepared for this rn ive been so busy but pls give this a ♡ if u would like to plot !!

tw: drug addiction, stalking

˚ʚ♡ɞ˚

born to a 19 year old sex worker on october 28th of 1994, making him a scorpio sun, leo moon, with a capricorn rising.

after finding out she was pregnant, she decided to move in with her aunt and they would raise bomin together.

his mother didn't know the father, so she reached out to every rich client she had & got as much money as she could so she could try and give her child the life she'd never had.

from a young age, he showed an affinity for music.

when he entered school, he joined any musical extracurricular they had available. he was a natural at everything music related.

he eventually began busking at 13 to earn some extra money for his mom and aunt.

he was approached by a scout for a relatively unknown company, he at first thought it was a scam but after some encouragement from his aunt he decided to take the scout up on his offer.

he trained for five years at this company, even dropping out of school to focus on training while working.

in 2012 when he was 18 he debuted in a six member group named apollo (based on b.a.p, daehyun vc) where he was the main vocalist & face of the group.

known for his mischievous behavior amongst fans, he quickly became the most popular member.

his group quickly gained massive success and put their company on the map.

bomin had a massive issue with sasaengs during the height of his success, but his company refused to take action because "any press was good press"

the company became greedy and withheld pay from him and his members, paying them next to nothing for the work they had put in.

however, in 2014, the six members filed a lawsuit against their company saying their company had not paid them.

the group entered a hiatus until 2015 and eventually a settlement was reached, but bomin still decided to leave the group.

he floated around different entertainment companies for three years, attempting a solo debut that gained little to no attention.

bomin had become bitter and jaded about the industry. he was always angry and could never seem to calm down.

he eventually began to abuse cocaine, which didn't help his anger but certainly distracted him enough to prevent his anger from coming out.

he periodically released music on soundcloud, but never anything else.

he was living off the settlement from the lawsuit and the bit of money he had earned from his solo career until early 2023, when it began to run out due to his addiction and lavish lifestyle.

bomin decided to reenter the industry, but not as an idol, as a vocal coach. he figured he had enough experience to help guide the new generation of idols down the right path while providing them top tier vocal training.

he reached out to infinite during their tour and was hired during it, he stayed back for a good majority of it but was spotted with idols a lot during the final leg.

currently, bomin has been california sober for four months. (if u dont know california sober is only drinking and smoking weed)

˚ʚ♡ɞ˚

bomin can best be described as a butt head. like im so serious rn

he's stubborn as shit and sarcastic, if u make a typo in a text he will not let it go unnoticed.

fights for what he believes in always, part of the reason the lawsuit took over a year to settle.

a bit of a hopeless romantic, but always unlucky in relationships.

tough love is his thing. bullying too but in a caring way.

has no problem being annoying. he knows how to push people's buttons and will do so when he's bored.

while he can be obnoxious as shit, he is also very loyal.

defend his friends tooth and nail if anyone fucks with them

big white dad at a bbq energy when hes with his friends

feminist icon, he tends to be more comfortable around women as well. no specific reason he just thinks theyre really pretty and nice and he likes women so much (he just like me fr)

bisexual but w a strong female lean

hes chaotic in the same way taemin from shinee is

in another life hes a lawyer he loves arguing so much

˚ʚ♡ɞ˚

pls give me an ex!!!! romantic or even an ex best friend, i need his mean side to come out tbh

his adopted child, an idol that's about 4+ years younger than him who he is so stressed about always

his apprentice, someone who thinks he's so cool and he wants to teach them everything he knows

maybe someone who used to stan apollo (bonus points if he was their bias)

someone who helps him stay as sober as he can be

a ride or die, his best friend in the whole wide world

literally anything

literally everything

[azure-cherie]

Hi! I hope you are doing ok. My initial is H, and my big three is Taurus sun, Capricorn Moon, Pisces rising. The question Id like to ask is how can I attract romantic love into my life this month? My account is vintagetimetarot but I’m anon because it won’t let me use my account. Here’s your reading:

Question: Who is coming in love for you?

Reading: You will have multiple people coming towards you in love soon. I see you being very satisfied by this, but not all of these options are good love options. I think some of these people have red flags such as being unserious or not being the most committed or faithful to you. I see having a lot of love offers creates external and internal conflict for you, it may be hard to make an actual decision. I feel like you’ve been wishing for love for awhile now. It may be hard to make a choice, and I think you may feel inclined to make the bad choice, but you need to notice the red flags. I think if you keep your mindset and guard up, you’ll move on from these bad choices and make a good choice. In terms of the one good option, this person is very educated and proper, very loyal to you, but may be a little slow on pursuing you. This person despite their demeanor is playful, and is affiliated with your friends/friend group. The cards urge you to pay attention to your love life, it’ll get rolling soon.

That’s all I have for you! Please let me know if it resonated. Hope you enjoy, thank you.

Hey , thank you for participating, woah I'm a bit surprised I wonder who they are , woah red flags 🙂 yeah love always creates conflicts for me and I've been wishing , and yes about the slow thing i did get knight of pentacles for a guy i know , they're in my friend group 🎀

Let's move on to your reading

How can you attact romantic love this month

Before pulling the cards I get that you should be more in the energy of love , i was literally singing songs in my regional language and so should you , go to an ancient form of love how do the people around you love each other , how did they approach the other person or how was it back then, take pleasure in watching people in love don't be repulsed give universe the sign that you're ready for something beautiful that you already have it . Woah I got the magician card so this is something that you should be in the vibration of know that you're the creator of this reality and you hold power to invite anything are you trying the ways that you could invite love in ? Are you talking to people? Are you embodying your authentic energy that accounts for a lot , be more into showing your riches and small acts of service can be good for you to invite love in make someones day . The way a woman falls is gradual make her believe you are the one . Kindness goes a long way and they recommend you to kind , do your act and wait for the reply from the universe do your deed and let go. For example you are approaching someone and you said them you liked them and they're confusing you just let go , give them space and if they don't hold the space with accountability know that there's better out there . Your next relationship will be of the dynamic of king of coins and queen of coins .be more practical in your approach of love . Work on your solar plexus are you avoiding someone because of something that triggers you sit down with yourself to work that out . Trust in the universe and say " I am ready for the highest possible love for myself " and know that you must do all the work in the other sectors of your life your love life will catch up .

Hope it helps 🎀

[tacitusauxilium]

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CHARACTER SHEET ―

FULL NAME.: Fuuka Yamagishi

NICKNAME: The Ghost Girl, Fuu-Fuu.

ALIASES: Oracle (Phantom Thieves Codename), Lucia (her username to communicate with Futaba in P3D).

PRONOUNS: She/Her 

HEIGHT:  5′0″ (up to Arena / Ultimax), 5′1″ (Ultimax and onward)

ZODIAC: Capricorn

SPOKEN LANGUAGES: Japanese and English (speaks very well in both), Spanish (on the side since she sees it’s very easy)

𝐏𝐇𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 ―

HAIR: Short, bob like in middle to high school--grows out to shoulder length, or longer, and keeps up in a braid.

FACIAL HAIR: N/A

EYES: Warm and gentle teal eyes 

SKIN TONE: Pale with a hint of muscle tone in her arms and legs 

BODY TYPE: Short and lean -- her chest is around a B cup but gets a cup size bigger when she is a mother. Still a little uncomfortable in her own skin so wears clothes a little bigger than normal (larges instead of her normal medium).

VOICE: Welcoming and soft at first -- becomes a hint louder and full and determined when it comes down to business with shadows or helping someone out of a tight spot.

DOMINANT HAND: Right

POSTURE: She sits upright, as if she is being constantly looked at it and her posture needs to be perfect. Hands on her lap and her head slightly tilted. If she can, she’ll put a leg behind the other or sit on it for comfort.

SCARS: Mental scars thanks to her lovely parents. A couple scars physically -- one of the side of her right hand when she was cooking for the first time (a small burn that didn’t heal properly), and one on her back (about half a foot long from her right shoulder blade to the center of her back) when she was being rescued by Minato from his shadow. 

BIRTHMARKS: None. 

MOST NOTABLE FEATURES: Teal, aquamarine hair (depending on how the sun shines on it) that pops out of a crowd. Her face is blemish free, her clothes are simple and flowy, as well as her hair almost always being down in a braid. She does garnish some attention because of her hair and attracts some eyes once or twice.

𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐃 ― 

PLACE OF BIRTH: Kyoto, Japan

HOMETOWN: Near Kyoto, Japan, in a small town somewhere near Otsu.

SIBLINGS: Verse dependent ( By default, none. The AU where Minako is the leader, her brother is alive and mentioned @doctor-yamagishi​ )

PARENTS:  Hikaru Yamagishi (Father) || Yui Yamagishi (Mother)

𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 ― 

OCCUPATION: College student, Auxiliary member of Shadow Operatives, side hustle of fixing up electronics for friends and family and strangers cause she doesn’t want to be rusty

CURRENT RESIDENCE: Lives near Shibuya

CLOSE FRIENDS: Minato Arisato, Minako Arisato, Shinjiro Aragaki, Mitsuru Kirijo 

FINANCIAL STATUS: She’s living paycheck to paycheck (a la fixing stuff up and what not), but Mitsuru Kirijo pays her handsomely for helping her out with many things with the Kirijo group

DRIVER'S LICENSE: Yes, but rather take public transport

CRIMINAL RECORD: Clean

VICES: Jumps to conclusions a bit too fast as well as maybe being a bit needy--never wanting to be alone for too long (weeks, tbh). Very helpful to anyone--good or bad, even if she does realize it. Gets hyperfocused sometimes and is almost unable to get into contact with if that does happen.

𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ―

LOVE LANGUAGE: Words Of Affirmation, Gift Giving and Acts of Service.

RELATIONSHIP TENDENCIES:  Let’s see: when she was younger, she had a hard time of anyone liking her, much less loving her. Though, when she loves someone and they love her back, Fuuka is protective, clingy, and falls hard for them--she will never stop loving them. She is more of a private person when she wants to show off her love/lover, but Fuuka will never stop talking about them to anyone if given the chance. Though, it takes a lot to build up a romantic relationship with her, but she’s a keeper.

𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐎𝐔𝐒 ―

CHARACTER'S THEME TUNE: Recovering People Pleaser (by CARYS), Off-Seer (Xenoblade Chronicles 3)

HOBBIES TO PASS THE TIME: Watering and taking care of her flowers, reading a romantic novel, fixing up her own laptop, napping, and baking.

LEFT OR RIGHT BRAINED: I see her being more of a left brain type of person, maybe a little bit on the right brain, but 90 percent left brain.

SELF-CONFIDENCE LEVEL: When she was a high school, it was very low--it took members of SEES to really boost that confidence for her. When it comes to her as an adult, she is full of it and makes sure her friends know it--but, she still is bashful around other people she’s unfamiliar with. She does doubt herself sometimes, but Fuuka will try to see more stuff in a positive light. 

Tagged by: @dxfiedfxte (GODDAMMIT CHASE THANK YOU FOR THIS!)

Tagging: @catsdisco (for any P3 muse you have~), @foolisharcanum, @tvstarkuma, @oraclememehacker, @path-of-blue-eyes, @kinjiros-quiet-corner​ / @doctor-yamagishi​, and whomever would like to do this~ :D

[thepinkwriterr]

Capricorn Season Chapter Twenty

Due to the pause in publishing, I will be feeding yall a couple posts today. Enjoy! Word count: 8k

Table of Contents

"You ready?" I looked at Jimmy, who was standing in front of the mirror fixing his hair. His nimble fingers toyed with the scarf around his neck, checking to be sure it looked perfect. He's obsessed with the perception of perfection, it seems. He's always checking his hair out, making us late because he wants to look nice. I admire his attention to detail and I appreciate his preoccupation with appearances, but I can't help but see it as a response to his constant need to feel secure. If the outside isn't equitable then everything is lost.

"Yeah."

"You're going to be hot in that. You should change."

"You're telling me what I can wear now, huh?" He turned to me, hands on his hips.

"Yeah, I am. I promise you'll thank me later."

"I'm only changing because I want to, not because you told me to."

"Okay, whatever you say."

It took another twenty minutes for him to be ready. I guess he took his time poking around in my suitcase. "Jimmy, those are my jeans and my t-shirt!"

"We share." He said simply, making his way to the door.

We exited the hotel, walking with our hands brushing together. I respected his disdain for PDA, although I wanted desperately to hold his hand or touch him in any way. I don't know what his issue with it is, but I won't push it. I guess we all have boundaries, and I've learned not to knock into those. "It's such a nice day out. Much better than London. Oh, how I've missed the California heat."

"I feel like I'm melting." When I looked at him, I saw the disgust on his face. His lips were downturned into a grimace, his brow coming together and a squint in his eyes. All he was missing was a cane, and he would've been a grouchy old man. He already has the hunch on his back.

"I think if I wore makeup I would melt. I'd look like a Dali painting." We shared a laugh at my artistic reference, then slipped into a quiet lull until we reached the shop.

The Oakland Equinox was scrawled in the large white swirly font on the shop window. When we entered, my eyes spotted the clientele. Everyone in the store was either wearing long ornate robes or brightly colored bell bottoms and tube tops. Incense smoke filled the air, clouding my nose and vision. It was a light and floral scent, perhaps violet. Jimmy quickly found the book section, as usual, and rifled through the shelves. As his lithe fingers danced around the spines of old books, I busied myself with the crystals. Not that I needed them anymore, but they were so pretty, that I had to indulge myself. I picked out a large chunk of amethyst and carnelian. This would hopefully bring me some courage. God knows I need it. He finally caught up to me, carrying an armful of books. "Jesus, are you buying a whole shelf?"

"Actually, yes, I did. I picked out every piece of Crowley material they had." I rolled my eyes and we put our things on the counter. This time there was no fuss over who was paying. I slapped some cash onto the counter, staring at him proudly, a smirk planted on my face.

"You're impossible." He spoke when we were on the street, headed back into the California heat. I hadn't realized how cool the shop was until we were thrust back into the volcanic conditions. Perhaps he was correct about the melting. "You know you love me!" I clasped my hands together, looking at him through my batting lashes, my chin pressed to my shoulder. "Well, of course, I do. You're a sweet treat." He patted my head, a small offer of love. It was endearing, if not a little weird.

We had been walking for no less than five minutes when my day went sour. Despite the sweat pricking on my forehead, the Summer heat seemed to break, the unrelenting sweltering coming to a halt as my eyes met dark features. I double, and triple-checked, to make sure I wasn't being crazy. It was him, in all his 6'3, Scorpio glory. Dominic Stephens. When my eyes set on him, I could feel the immediate heat in my chest. I felt like a figure in Stonehenge, the wind blowing through my hollow body. Panic jolted through me, working from my feet to the top of my head. Every part of me was charged and nervous, shaking and sweating. I was sweltering hot under the heat of the sun and the raging fire in my body, but I was shivering with gooseflesh prickling down my arms. I felt like vomiting. Seeing him filled me with the worst feeling, one of dread and absolute desolation. The world was coming to a halt, not in the way it did when Jimmy and I were alone, but in a way that felt like the apocalypse was starting in my body. I wanted to hit him. I wanted to scream and kick and fight. But I held it back. I held back with every piece of me, draining my energy and patience. I thought I'd never see him again. After we went our separate ways I thought that would be the end of it. I also thought I was through with him. I thought we were dried ink on a page that had turned long ago. But it seemed we weren't. The ink was wet as the day it was written, smeared across the pages of my weary body. There were no tears, I would not weep for him, not so openly. But there was panic and rage, something he'd made me feel many times. I tried to avoid him at first, hiding behind a tree. But that only caused more ruckus. "What are you doing, darling?" Jimmy found me, pulling me by my arm. I dug my heels into the dirt, acting like a dog who didn't want to come inside. I did all but growl as I fought him. "Oh, love, I've stepped in gum!" This stir caused Dominic to swivel in his position, now ogling at me. I know he saw me too. Our eyes locked, for only a moment. I looked away as soon as I found them, hoping he wouldn't take it as an invitation. But he was good at showing up at just the wrong time. He was always the most pleasant of unwelcome visitors, stepping in flower beds and tracking mud down the hall. But he did so with the most charming of smiles.

"Gwen!" His arms were extended by his side, his brows raised in surprise. And he was wearing that stupid smile. The same one that I previously had fallen for. But now that I had more wisdom and greater self-esteem, it was no longer charming. It was like being pricked by a pin. The sun ripped through the clouds, beaming brightly, and warmed his dark skin, being absorbed by its color. His curly hair was short to his scalp and bleached blond. This was a new look. To my chagrin, I had to admit that it did suit him. "Hi." I smiled tersely, pulling my lips into a barely suitable shape.

"How have you been? How long has it been? What, three years?" "Something like that." I didn't answer his question fully. Before he could ask anything else Jimmy found us, saving me in the process. "I've got it, thankfully. Wouldn't want to be there all day. Oh, hello, who's this?" I could see the gears in his head working as his eyes grazed past Dom. "This is Dominic Stephens, I've told you about him before." "Oh, yes, I suppose you have. I'm Jimmy, Gwen's boyfriend." He extended a hand, being the ever-present English gentleman. They exchanged hand sweat, then pulled away shortly after colliding. "So what have you been up to? I see you're with a... new crowd." "Oh, yes, a new crowd. I-" "We're actually on tour. It's been lovely, I think. Guinevere is our photographer." He cut me off, his eyes slanting into an intense stare. I've seen him do this when being interviewed or having his photo taken when he doesn't want it. "Tour? What kind of tour?" His voice was falsely inquisitive, he just wanted to dig for more information. "A musical tour." "Oh, like Broadway? You don't look like the dancing type." I cracked a smile, pressing my knuckle to my lips to stop a laugh from coming forth. "You'll have to forgive his ignorance. Dominic is more of the... studious type. He didn't know who The Beatles were until 1967." "I play guitar for a group called Led Zeppelin." "Really? I think I've heard of y'all. Some say you're pretty good. Heard you played well at some pop festivals." "Oh, yes, we quite like playing those. Always a good time." Now Jimmy was wearing his awkward smile, the thin-lipped excuse he wears when he's finished talking to someone. "How are you, Gwen?" He asked, turning his attention back to me. "I'm doing well. I've got a real photography job, thankfully." I held up my camera, giving a smile. "Oh, no more small galleries for you!" His jab at our breakup hit me right where it hurt. The pink and tender fleshy wound was scratched, threatening to open back up. Seeing him again ripped the band-aid right off, leaving me vulnerable and exposed. He could see this and used it to his advantage. He always had an uncanny ability to see when I was down and assess just how to kick me. "Nope, I'm in the big leagues now. I have a manager and everything." I parried his attempt at a dig. "Well isn't that great? Jimmy, have you been to any of her shows?" "Well, no, actually she hasn't had any shows. I think she's working more freelance these days. Been the subject plenty of times, though." "Awe, isn't that nice? I recall nights in my dorm, spent taking polaroids. Good times, truly." "Yes, I suppose so." They were acting like animals. Specifically Jimmy. I thought little of Dom and had seen firsthand just how low he was willing to stoop. But Jimmy was more civilized, or so I thought. "Well, I won't keep you any longer. It was great to see you, and great to meet you. Hope I run into you again soon." I nodded, wanting this painful and slow torture to finally end. Just when I thought the moment was over, he had to get one last jab in. "Oh, and Gwen, tell your mother I said hello." He then turned on his heel and made his way in the opposite direction, taking all of the breath from my chest with him. It was silent for a moment as I tried my best to regain normal breathing. Jimmy broke the tranquility first. "What a gobby sod." A chortle rumbled in my throat, tickling its way up to my mouth. "What? He is." "Of course, he is," I continued to laugh, "but you weren't much better. Awe, I'm the guitarist for Led Zeppelin. Look at me, I'm so famous and cool." I mocked his silky lilt. "I thought I was at least less shameless than him. Bringing up dorm room photoshoots, like that holds a candle to what we have. That man, that boy, is obsessed with you. Why else would he try so hard to muck me about and cut you down?" "He's just a dick. That's what he does. Whether you were Mohandas Gandhi or a construction worker, he'd try his best to put you down. It's what he's best at."

"I suppose you're right. But it still pissed me off that he was rude to you. And for what? Over some relationship, you had when you were 20. Get over it, mate." He said. "Well, I'm not going to disagree with that. But I've never seen you so riled up." I nudged his side with my elbow. "I couldn't just stand there. I had to protect my girl." We shared a smile and he wrapped his arm around me.

When we returned to the hotel, I just wanted to lay in bed. I wanted to be swallowed whole by the mass of blankets and pillows, never to return to the land of the non-duvet people. But I had a job to do and frames to shoot.

William told me my work was fantastic so far. I'd sent him two rolls of film and I didn't even have to develop it! It was instead sent to someone who has the job I used to have. Some sorry intern who has lost all hope in finding a sustainable career in photography. Well, sucks to suck, because I am living the dream!

"Will you be here until I get back from soundcheck? I planned on coming back for something to eat before the show, and I didn't know what your plans were." Jimmy asked.

"No, I'll be fine here." I didn't take my eyes off the report William sent. It was about shooting locations, lighting rigs, and a guide on how to interact with clients. All the stuff I needed to learn for my plans. I needed a steady stream of gigs when I returned to London. Will said he'd arrange them, but I needed to do some research first. Jimmy took the book of laminated pages out from under my eyes, tossing it onto the bed. "I'm going to need more than that if I won't be seeing you for three hours."

"Alright." I rolled my eyes and stood to meet his height. His arms embraced me, pulling my chest flush to his. He was warm and smelled good. Like a mix of citrus and the equinox shop, with a hint of sweat from the California sun. I went to pull away but he held me in place. "I'm not finished just yet."

"Fine." I feigned annoyance but enjoyed his romantic whimsy. I leaned into his lips and kissed them. When I pulled away, he was wearing a peaceful expression. The lids of his eyes were fastened to a closed position, occluding my view of the expansive marshes that lie just beyond the thin skin. "Much better," he started, his lashes fluttering to give way to the deep tunnels of mossy green, "I feel rejuvenated. You could wake a dying man with those lips. Magical, absolutely magical."

I felt a tingle creeping up my shoulders, an intoxicating feeling washing over me. The craters of his eyes were in perfect contrast to the rest of his face. He was angelic, a cherubic portrait, but his eyes were piercing and intense. They showed his wisdom and renowned, otherworldly demeanor. "You are too sweet to me." I flicked the tip of my index finger onto his nose, giving it a gentle touch. A smile spread across his lips, warming my entire body like a summer day spent outside. His hands were still clasped in mine, his fingers brushing against my knuckles as he toyed with the silver ring resting on my left hand.

-

"I don't want to go. I'm too high to deal with this." I buried my face in the pages of my manual. He pelted me with responsibilities, forcing me from the bed. "I don't care. You're going. I can't handle being away from you for one minute, love." His tone was warm honey.

"We run into one of my ex-boyfriends and you suddenly can't stand being away from me?"

"You think you're so smart, just because you can see right through me, huh?"

"I happen to. You were a big mystery to solve. But I think after all this time, I can see you. Your Scorpio bullshit doesn't work on me anymore. I've got you cracked, James."

"James? Oh c'mon, if you know me as well as you think, you know I hate that."

"I figure it's only fair. You call me Guinevere. Now we're even."

"That's because Guinevere is a Queen, and you live up to her standard. I'm named after a factory worker from the South of London."

"Don't sell yourself short, my dear James, your father is a good-looking chap!" I clapped a hand against his arm and laughed.

He ended up dragging me to soundcheck. I refused to take any photos, though. It was a civil protest, but a stance nonetheless. I find myself on strike often. Jimmy isn't a person I can seem to say no to. He knows every detour when a road is closed. He's an excellent driver in that way, especially with his lack of a license.

"What's goin' on in that pretty head of yours?" Bonzo was seated next to me. He was pregaming. Pre-pregaming. Usually, we didn't start the party until after the show. Sometimes a joint or two after soundcheck, if I attend. I guess we were all in the spirit, given that Robert and I had a smoke circle. "Absolutely nothing."

"Oh, so the usual?" His laugh was a sickening snicker.

"You're so funny, hahaha, oh wait, no you're not!" I snapped a photo of him, blinding him with the flash. The smile tumbled from his lips, faltering as it fell to the ground. This gave way to playful anger, a calm before the storm. He must not have imbibed as much as last night.

"Don't bully Guinevere. She's our photographer, it's her job to make us look good. If you're not nice, she'll make sure only the bad photos of you are shown to the press."

"Or I could end up like Jones and never show up." Our attention was brought to John, who was wiping down his bass. I felt bad for him, the way his brows came together, the hurt deep in his expression. "John, I make sure you're there. I stand on the left side most of the time. God knows Jimmy doesn't need any more photos of him. His ego's already the size of his hair." This made everyone laugh, even Jimmy.

"Alright, enough fucking around. Let's get going."

"I'm with Bonz on this one. I'd like a pint if we're already goin' in on me."

"Anyone wants a smoke?" The door was propped open, letting in the late-season air of a Californian Summer. "Smoke what?"

"Grass. You know I don't put that nasty shit in my lungs."

"Hey, some of us are addicted, darlin'. Can't help it." Robert shrugged his shoulders, pulling out his pack to demonstrate. Doesn't make sense to me, to smoke while you're using your voice. Especially smoking on stage.

"I'll come with if that's alright." My eyes were brought down, three inches lower to be exact, to Lorelei. She was Robert's arm candy, or "Road Wife" as the guys called her. She was a 5'2 blonde bombshell, complete with a porcelain face and matching baby-doll eyes in striking ocean blue. Her teeth were complete and white, a straight set of seashells to bring her summery California to look together. "Yeah. Does anyone else want in?" They all shook their heads. It was just the two of us, then.

I stood with my back against the brick wall of the small club. A flame danced from the end of my lighter, warming my skin even more than the heat already had. I watched as the thin rolling paper caught fire, giving way to an orange cherry on the end of the joint. After I finished the first hit, I passed it to Lorelei. Her fingers were dainty, like the rest of her limbs. My eyes scanned over her as the smoke filled her lungs. She had a bairn look to her, round and soft features. From her large downturned eyes to her knees and elbows, every corner of her was smoothed. She was the gentlest woman I'd ever seen if I could call her that. "How old are you, Lorelei?"

"I'm 20. The real deal, too. I have the ID to prove it." She gave a chuckle that showed me her experience. A thick and lively sound, laden in years of smoky basements and men like Robert. "Is Lorelei your real name?" I asked, taking the white-wrapped smoke from her hands. "Yes, it is. Guinevere yours?"

"It is, unfortunately. The guys don't like to let me forget that."

"I guess they don't," She took the joint from my offering hands, "How did you get so chummy with them? I mean, other than being Jimmy's girl. That much is obvious."

"I don't know. I guess it all started at Jimmy's party. I think Bonzo and I locked some girls in a bathroom. I do remember the cake-throwing, though. That part, I don't regret." We stopped inhaling to laugh. "So where are you from?"

"California, but I live in England."

"So you guys live together? Must be pretty serious." part-time

"Well, we live together part-time. I have an apartment that I stay at maybe once a week if that. Where are you from?" I dodged the notion that we were anything serious, but the mention made me melt. "New York. Midtown. I don't know if you're familiar with it."

"No, I've never been."

"It's nice, you should visit sometime." There was a lull in the conversation after this. We stood in awkward silence, passing the joint back and forth.

"So what do you do when you're not on tour?" I asked.

"

The joint was winding down to a roach, bringing our conversation to an end. I finished off the last hit and then threw it into the garbage can. Lorelei and I made our way into the building. I took notice of her outfit. Chunky brown platforms adorned her feet and stressed her thin ankles, and a small yellow dress hung off her shoulders, it came to mid-thigh and complimented her curly hair. I followed behind her as we tried to find the guys. Her heels clicked against the floor as we walked, altering all to our presence and turning heads. They seemed uninterested and looked away when they saw two girls, not famous musicians or their bosses.

The soundcheck was finished when we got there. I planned to smoke through their screeching. William didn't want me to shoot their soundchecks. They tended to joke around. Their mystique was at its fullest in the presence of a crowd. They looked their best when sweaty and adrenaline drunk.

Of course, the show went well. It always does with them. They don't take a night off from killing a stage. I wouldn't have been surprised if the floor split open and the ceiling fell to the ground. They shook the walls of the venue. I was afraid the whole place was going to come down! But that was just the start of the night. There was a party that was calling our names and I had a hankering for some debauchery. Jimmy's party was so long ago and I was ready to put my dancing shoes back on and tear up the town.

"Are you excited?"

"Can't wait! We're going to one of my old spots, y'know? Might even run into more old friends."

"Not any more exes, I hope. I can't do that again."

"Awe, baby, you're so sensitive." I rubbed a hand against his cheek. The hairs were harsh under my gentle touch, scratching at my fingers. He pulled away, a stern look on his pointed features. "You know you love it." He couldn't help but smile.

"How long do you want to stay out?"

"All night."

I had a drink in my hand from the moment we entered the crowded bar. Sticky bodies pressed together on the dancing floor, creating a disgusting odor. The familiar sting to my throat and my nose was an old friend. I romanced this mystery lover, bending the scent into a consumable nostalgia. My eyes glazed over the bar stools, a fond place of mine from college. I had a convincing fake ID, named "Lora Lively". I still had it back at my apartment, trapped in a box somewhere under family photos and quilts.

"Are you alright, love? The guys want to go have a drink over there." He pointed to the other side of the bar. I could see them already chumming it up with the locals. With Jimmy's hand clasped in mine, I pulled him. "The people here do the hard shit. You don't take anything anyone offers you, alright? I don't need you on the freeze."

"Freeze?"

"Cocaine." His eyes were wide, seemingly surprised. Whether this was honest or not, I didn't care. "I'm serious. I see you on that shit, I'll be pissed. I don't want a junkie boyfriend. You can't be strung out."

"I won't. I promise." He gave me a salute and sauntered over to the group of guys. I watched from across the bar, examining his every move. Suddenly, he turned to me, letting me know he was privy to my watchful eye. He gave a cheeky smile before taking a drag from something Robert passed him.

The lights of the party blurred, streaks of green and pink clouding my vision as the music pumping through the speakers drowned out my every thought. My legs and arms were moving without me, a dance quaking my body without a second thought. My eyelids were blown open, stapled to my brow bone, but I still couldn't process a sight in front of me. I was seeing without my eyes, everything coming to me all at once and slipping away just as quickly. I gathered meaning from the ground, which was covered in crushed cups and glitter, and found communion in my glass. I didn't feel any buzz from the drink burning my throat, but it felt good to have the ice cubes clink against my teeth with every sip.

"Are you alright, love?" I could hear John's bubbly voice in my ear and feel his hand around my bicep.

"Yeah, I'm doin' grand." A lazy smile spread across my face. I gazed into his deep blue eyes, getting lost in their steely appearance. "You look hammered. What did you take?"

"Mmm, I'm not sure. Bonz gave me a little white pill when we walked in. And that was like two hours ago."

"Love, we've been here for nearly four. Are you sure you're alright?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. Where's Jimmy?"

"He should be coming around. I think we should get you back to the hotel. I was thinking about getting a cab. You want to go?" I shrugged and nodded. But he knew he could've done anything and I would've been none the wiser. He wrapped an arm around me and lead me out, his hand resting on my mid-back. He opened the door to the cab for me and let me get situated before settling in next to me and closing the door.

"The hotel on ninth. But hold on, we're waiting for a friend."

"Y'know, John, you are sooo sweet to me." I slurred my words, leaning over him with a hand resting on his shoulder.

"I'm just looking out for you. You'd do the same for me, and I know Jimmy would too."

"No, like you're sooo nice. You're always looking out for me. Making sure I'm having a good time, and being safe. No one else is doing that. Not even James."

"Well, to be fair, he wasn't in a much better state than you. Perhaps find a man who doesn't have substance abuse issues. They're more dependable." The words tumbled off his lips and he didn't even seem sorry. If I wasn't so fucked up, perhaps I would've been able to rebut. "I appreciate your help. Oh, John... John... So nice, so sweet, so pretty." I stopped speaking to ruffle his hair, finding that it was soft, seemingly melting under my touch. I was taken aback by its quality, as it always looked coarse and untamed. "Your wife must be so lucky. You're the best." I retired to rest my head on his shoulder.

"Thank you." He let out a low chuckle. I think he enjoyed the attention, whether he wanted to admit it or not. Our cuddle session was interrupted by the door being ripped open. "Hello." Jimmy sat down forcefully and turned with a smile at us. "Hi, Jimmy Jam!" In his compromised state I thought I could get away with this nickname. He simply flopped his head on John's other shoulder, his hair bouncing. "Don't call me that." He grumbled.

When we reached the hotel John pulled us from the cab, one of us in each of his arms. He lead us up to our room and shoved us in. "You guys have a good night." The soft light from the hall trailed off and stopped completely as the gap in the door closed. We were left in blank silence in the darkroom. I could hear the sounds of the city below, but the thoughts bo around my head were louder. I don't know what Bonzo gave me but it had me wired. I could feel each of the hairs on my arms, every small movement of my eyes, and the particles in everything. I laid back into the rough, quilted bedding and shut my eyes. Bursts of spiraling color painted the space that lived between my lens and lid, creating portraits for a lone audience. Warmth flourished across my body, gracing my bones with a balmy kiss. The initial heat had been intense and sweltering, like my skin would catch fire and spread throughout my frame. But it didn't, it just died down into a campfire glow that ravaged my senses.

"You okay, love?" I could hear his voice now.

"Yeah. Doing great."

"What did you take?"

"Are you going to tell me what you took?"

"No. Are you?"

"I can't. Because I don't know." I crawled up the bed and collapsed my body next to his. The warmth radiating from his body burned me, a sweat breaking out on my forehead. His arms wrapped around me and he pulled my back flush to his chest. "G'night."

But I couldn't fall asleep. When I tried to close my eyes I felt like I could see right through them. The faint image of the room stained my eyelids and burst through each time I attempted to rest. After what felt like an hour I gave up, sighing and pushing onto my back. Jimmy's tossing and turning weren't helping my case. I guess he couldn't sleep either. "Are you alright?" He spoke. "No! I'm getting pissed. I can't sleep."

"I can't either."

"Whatever I took has me so far up that I can't come down. I feel like my brain is doing jumping jacks." I rubbed the throbbing skin of my head and laid back into the bedding. "I'm just on the sauce. I thought getting thoroughly drunk would do the job tonight." He spoke as he stood from the bed and walked over to his suitcase. I could hear rustling that ended with Jimmy hovering above me. "I have an idea for a song." He was smiling, wearing that stupid grin he has when he's in the mood for goofing around. A small acoustic guitar was hanging off his arm. I raised off the bed and joined him in the middle of the room as he clicked on the light.

"It can be like a sailor song! Y'know, like a song to sing at sea! I suppose that's us, anyway. But we're off on tour, not a ship." He began to strum wildly at the strings, producing the most horrible sound. "Oh jeez, I better tune this before we start on our harmony!" His pupils were wide as saucers. I could see the mania brewing behind his eyes, no doubt the chemistry in his body was twisting and turning with the substance he was under. Once the guitar was tuned he was banging away on the fretboard again, not sounding any better. "Love, I'm not sure if the tuning was the problem." He looked offended, shooting me a nasty glance.

He changed the picking pattern, now producing an amusing sound. I bounced as he played his mariner song, mirroring the bending of his knees. He strode over to me and hooked his arm, looping it with mine.  We danced in a circle, skipping and singing.

"Out on the open sea, hibbity hibbity hibbity!

Gone off to slay some beasts,

Growing fins and eating rats, happity happity happity!"

Our giggles filled the room as he continued to play, not knowing how to carry on with the hilarious verse. I opened my mouth and started with my terrible words.

"Mermaids on the sun-bleached stones, hoobity hoobity hoobity!

Dreaming of an orange tree to cure our scurvy,

Sail out on the seven seas, hibbity hibbity hibbity!"

This went on for what seemed like hours. I was in a daze with all of them laughing and singing and strumming. The detestable guitar and our ungodly warbling were entertaining, sending both of us into stitches. However, this was not a joyous sea song for the angry man banging at our door. "Quit your fucking yammering in there! I'm trying to sleep!"

"I figured that if I get paid to play guitar, you would enjoy hearing it!" Jimmy didn't stop playing he got louder. He started singing the sailor song once again, adding a new section. We danced closer to the door, now deafeningly loud.

"Sea salt love with some sweet manatee, bibitty bibitty bibitty!"

His singing was interrupted when the door burst open, revealing an irate Richard Cole. "Stop your fucking singing or I'll cut your Moby off!"

"My Moby? Oh no, I need that! Bad news for Gwen!" The laughter that followed was boisterous, bellowing from his belly. I was confused but laughed along. Richard's face twisted in anger and he snatched the guitar from Jimmy's hands. "Go to fucking sleep!" Then he was off, stomping back down the hall, and disappeared into his room.

Our laughter did not end. It raged on like a fire, consuming us. My stomach muscles were already aching when he suggested we play a card game. I propositioned making it a strip game. His eyes lit up and he smiled, nodding wildly. "But what game shall we play? Poker?"

"No, no, I can't play poker! And I am not in the mindset to learn a new game. And right now, I don't think you could teach someone how to tie their shoes, let alone play a complex game. How about go fish?"

"What exactly does strip go fish entail?" He cocked a brow in suspicion.

"Y'know, whoever draws a card has to take off an article of clothing."

"That will be over really quickly. Then we'll both just be left on the floor with our cheeks out, playing a silly card game."

"I guess you're right. How about we just play a nice game of kings corner? If you don't put down any cards, you have to take off a piece of clothing. Sound okay?" I spoke after I finished another fit of giggling at his joke. "Yeah, that sounds fair."

Fifteen minutes in and I haven't taken off anything. Jimmy, on the other hand, was without a shirt or shoes. His face was burning hot and he was growing more bitter with every passing second. My taunting laughter didn't help. He let out a sound of annoyance and slammed his hand of cards down. "Nothing, again?"

"No, I'm not playing anymore." He crossed his arms and leaned back, pressing his back to the end of the bed, and then turned his head. "Are you serious? You're gonna quit like a child?"

"Yup."

"Fine," I rolled my eyes and ripped one of my boots off, "There."

"Still not even." His head was still cocked to the side, shielding his face with his mass of curls. He looked like a petulant child with his crossed arms and pursed lips. This attitude would have enraged me if I were sober or in lower spirits. But tonight I was tickled pink by this mystery drug and open to playing his game. I tugged at my other shoe and tore my shirt off. "There, now we're on the same field."

I ended up winning. I was left with a lone item of clothing, my trousers. Jimmy was not so lucky. He was shielding himself, sitting crisscrossed with his elbows folded in his lap. I slapped the last card down and flourished smugly. I jumped to my feet and began a victory dance, barefoot and topless. This seemed to quarrel with Jimmy's boyish annoyance. "How does it feel to be a loser?" I smiled down at him. "From where I'm standing I'm only winning, love." The corners of his mouth were upturned in complete wonder and joy. "You're disgusting."

"Come join me in bed, I think I'm finally ready to sleep." I extended an arm, pulling him off the ground. I could see the entirety of him now, clad in not a stitch. He gave a sheepish smile and nestled into the bedding. We lay down in the comfort of the bed and drifted off into a dark and blank sleep.

-

Jimmy's POV

I woke up with a throbbing headache. I could hear the pounding from the moment I opened my eyes. The rushing sound of blood in my ears is what woke me, I believe. Pale sunlight dripped from the edges of the curtains hanging around the windows. This shone into my eyes and drenched everything in the room in a sanguine yellow. I turned to look at Gwen, who was wrapped in the azure blue bed sheets. The subtle light laid upon her features like it was made for her Rubenesque frame. The soft curve of her waist drew my eyes in, a tantalizing sight. My gaze trailed down to her thighs, rounded with a dimpled appearance attributed to cellulite, looking like the surface of the moon. A light smile painted my face as I admired her.

To avoid waking the slumbering woman next to me I rose from the bed quietly. This was in vain as she started to stir immediately. She turned to reveal her sleep-laden face, pale lids heavy. Her lithe hand raised to her face and wiped away the thin coating of dreams and looked at me. "Just go back to sleep, love. It's early." My hand was on her back now, rubbing small constellations onto the hollow frame of her spine. When she grumbled and asked me to stay with her, I had no choice but to oblige.

After 45 minutes of cuddling, I had finally pulled her back asleep, like a parent rocking their toddler to achieve their own goals of rest. I was bursting at the seams because I had to pee. She interrupted these plans when she woke and now I had to go, but she had my arm trapped under her. It was tingling with the threat of breaking off and dying. I didn't mind the discomfort I was in because it was all for her. It's amusing to me, the way love makes you willing, rather than wanting, to sacrifice. I would die the world's most painful death if it were for her.

All of my work was nugatory when a loud knocking sounded on the door. It was Grant, I could tell before I heard the voice. "Time to come down for breakfast. Don't be fucking late." He wasn't angry, just a matter of fact. That's the way I would describe his usual demeanor. A large and stout man standing at 6'2, he was intimidating if you didn't know him. Or if you knew his bad side, I suppose. He was an asset to our team and he'd been a close friend since I worked with The Yardbirds. With him, it was ensured that we would have total creative freedom. We could do and be whoever we wanted. At our behest, we could have anything, as long as it was tangible. "Gwen, darling, breakfast is starting. Would you like to come down or do you want me to bring you up something?" She was already awake, shaken by Grant's booming voice.

"I will join you, just give me a minute to get ready." She sounded disheveled as she pushed stray hairs from her face. The effects of the drugs last night had fully manifested. She told me of her headache and complained of the pain behind her eyes. "The sunlight is killing me. I feel like a vampire." Her dramatics ended with a shoving of a pillow over her face.

"Would you like me to wait for you?"

"No, I will be down soon. I don't want to keep you if you're hungry. You need your energy for the day ahead."

"Alright. Just don't be too long." I placed a chaste kiss on her forehead and found my way to the door. When I reached the hotel lobby I could see everyone was already at the table. Robert and Bonzo were accompanied by their road pieces, clad in the guy's clothing. I smiled internally to myself, amused by their debauchery. Not to say I hadn't participated, but I felt better now that I'd given it up. It was a fantasy, the relationship between these women and us. Everyone was in agreeance that the fable would end with the tour, but that didn't stop it from being deeply misguided.

"How was your night?" Bonzo asked, scraping butter across a croissant. He shoved the bread into his mouth, stretching his jaw to accommodate the breadth of the roll. I assumed he was talking to Robert and sipped my orange juice. I stuck with a liquid breakfast, not wanting to feel nauseated during the plane ride. When silence befell the table I looked up from my lap to Bonzo. He was chewing his gargantuan mouthful but was looking at me, along with Robert. "It was alright." I shrugged and went back to my glass, sticking with my usual reserved manner.

"I heard your sea shanty. Gwen must've been wild last night. I figured that speed would kick her up a bit." His laugh was garish and rippled through my ears. When I finally processed what he said I could feel anger building inside me. "You gave my girlfriend speed? Why the fuck would you do that?" I was quiet, but my rage would not be understated. "I asked if she wanted some and she said yes. It was her choice, mate. She's an adult, she can make her own choices."

"She's not a party girl. She didn't even know what it was!" I slammed a hand onto the table, causing all heads to turn in our direction. Richard ogled at us as Bonzo spoke. "I don't know why you're so upset. It's just speed."

"Just- what? Don't give her any more drugs without at least telling her what it is first! You're a fuckin' knob-head." I crossed my arms and sat back in my chair, silently stewing in anger. It was completely irresponsible and inappropriate. "I'm sorry, I thought it would help her loosen up a bit. Maybe take the saddle and whip off you."

"What are you trying to say?" I looked to Robert, who was forcing a laugh down. He choked down a gulp of his orange juice. I was not amused and was getting angrier as they found it funny. "You're whipped, man! She controls you. Before you met her, you would stay out all night and party with us. You were the king of snorting, even. Now you go to bed right after the show. And you wouldn't even take a bump last night."

"She doesn't want me to take that stuff, so I don't. If Pat was here, you'd do the same!"

"I certainly wouldn't let her stop me from doing anything." I felt like throwing my glass into his face. I was on the brink of yelling when everyone stopped talking, looking past me. I turned to see Gwen approaching. She was wearing my t-shirt and a pair of straight-legged denim. Her hair was tousled and wild, thick knots matting the back of her head. Her thick curtain of copper swayed as she sat down with a heavy thud. "What?" She asked for a mouthful of croissants, looking just like Bonzo. "What did I interrupt? Everyone looks so tense."

"Bonzo was seeing if he could get his exceptionally large foot into his mouth," Robert remarked, taking another drink from his glass. She found this humorous. Hearing even the smallest of laughs from her lightened my mood and burned the anger from my body. Under the table, I found her knee and pressed my own to the soft cap that rested below her jeans. Her eyes glided over to mine, giving me the gentlest of looks. I could feel my heart melting under her gaze. Perhaps Bonzo was right. She had an uncanny ability to soften me.

"I don't know what you gave me last night, but it had me on my ass!" My anger snapped back into my body once she spoke. "He gave you spee," I spoke through gritted teeth. "You gave me fucking speed?" She was speaking in a hushed tone, her anger matching mine, "Why the fuck didn't you tell me that?" I was satisfied, now being proven correct in my anger. And the fact that Bonzo was getting reamed twice was tickling me pink. I watched as she launched a croissant into the air, it hurdled across the table and made perfect contact with Bonzo's mustache. It bounced off his cheek and fell to the table with a soft thud. Everyone turned to look at us again, now laughing. "She got ya good, mate!" Richard said.

"Hey, did you eat?" She spoke low, barely registering the cacophony coming from the rest of the group. I averted my eyes, speaking without saying anything. I already knew she was going to force something down my throat. Before she even spoke I picked up an apple and took a bite. "You're gonna have to eat more than that. An apple isn't going to get you through tonight."

"I'll eat more when we get to our hotel tonight. I don't want to get sick."

"Why would you get sick?"

"On the plane. I get nervous."

"I don't care. I didn't see you eat last night after the show. You're not getting off that easily."

"But I wasn't hungry."

"That's too bad. Eat." She slapped a croissant in front of me, staring until I picked it up. She waited in bated breath until I took a bite. Every bite made me angrier and angrier. It's so fucking annoying to have someone around on tour who cares about you. Bonzo was right, she does stop me from doing the things I want. I wanted that bump last night, I wanted to stay out later the other night, and I didn't want to eat.

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[seafoamreadings]

week of january 28th, 2024

these are written predominantly for the *rising* signs but they are also intuitively "channeled" enough that they should work for any dominant energy you have! (try your sun if you don't know rising, or more advanced readers can try moon, anywhere you have a stellium, etc and see what works best for you!)

aries: you're in a weird sort of fate loop this week, although you're also so detached from the concept of time most likely that "this week" is not an extremely meaningful term. what seems like frightening deja vu experiences are actually you spiraling up and away from past problems; you get to revisit it with all your new knowledge and then transcend it. on to new and better problems, right?

taurus: this week's mars activity probably has you quite revved up. maybe it's your temper, maybe it's your productivity, maybe it's the passions of the heart, but you're kind of hyped! don't go overboard, but a little sudden move here and there, while it may spook others, can be quite auspicious for you.

gemini: while it's not mercury retrograde, you are currently sensitive to weird little messaging quirks. drafts of text from years ago get sent, emails don't get through (until the future some time) etc. be patient and be careful. by next week it's just memories.

cancerians: you're getting some tense vibes from all the other cardinal signs at the moment, quite possibly pinging off some of your natal planets and points. all actions have consequences and so do non-actions, so try to proceed with wisdom, and if you are already dealing with some consequences (which, all of us always are no matter what) try to give yourself grace if things haven't gone as planned or desired.

leo: while the week does have a distinctly un-leonic tone, it is not actually out to get you. and probably neither is anyone around you. everyone is kind of lost in their own minds, doing their own struggles. try not to let it affect you too much. take good care of yourself meanwhile.

virgo: you do have a tendency to see all the small things. apply this superpowered microscopic view to your finances; there are some risks both with your personal assets and your shared resources. at the same time, if you are not acting with authenticity it negatively affects your most intimate relationships and prevents any fun in looking for new ones. it's not a time for secrecy.

libra: significant nodal activity plus a libra moon can really have you pondering if everyone you meet, or already know, is a soul mate. and why shouldn't you have more than one, many soul mates? but don't use it as an excuse to prolong a toxic or decaying situation.

scorpio: although you are one of the fixed signs, evolution and rebirth are kind of your whole deal. this week it feels like you've had a fresh new start and yet somehow accidentally dragged part of your past incarnation in with you. but that's the nature of rebirth. just practice letting go. some of what stays is rather nice after all.

sagittarius: subtle things happen all week to show you how the universe can conspire quietly in your favor. watch, notice, learn. a gratitude practice coupled with being and providing small good fortunes for others amplifies the effect.

capricorn: mars in your sign is a busy bee. are you also buzzing around productively? even bees take cute little naps in flowers, so make sure you are resting and consolidating what you have learned. just like in a workout, if all you do is stress your muscles, they can never grow. the real growth is in the relaxing. you do have to do both.

aquarius: you're due for a little jolt from mars. it's 12th-4th house power, hitting your ruling planet uranus in taurus. your house is your temple, or if it's not, you need to make yourself a space. do warrior monk vibe.

pisces: people in your social network might not really understand you, questioning your motives or even your sanity. pay them no attention at all. you know what you're about, even if it seems like you're in some other dimension to them. in the end it benefits all of you.

[astroidology]

some random astrology things ive noticed recently. (synastry & compatibility)

Sagittarius & aquarius, pisces & libra, leo & capricorn , cancer & taurus , gemini & aries , scorpio & virgo. Usually get along the best, you dont notice right away but have lots of things in common.

Moon in aquarius are actually very chill and very open minded. They can become friends with anyone really but only allow few people get too close. They rarely show any negative emotion so you may think that they just dont ever feel bad. You'd mostly find them with a blank facial expression, as if they were not there, which makes them really hard to read at times. They do have an ego tho, even more than leo moons, because they know how to deal with their emotions and are great at separating personal life from everything else.

Moon in gemini have a very child like energy just like sagittarius and aries, but they're a lot more introverted than one would think. Really important to talk about is how witty and smart these people are, literally mind blowing. They catch on things fast. They enjoy learning and once they know you're listening, they can talk for hours. Also they are true empaths just as much as pisces moons, if they care about you, they'll be careful with their words or just stay quiet to not make you feel bad.

Is not that venus in aries falls in love quickly, is more that they mistake the feeling of attraction with love. So they can say that they love you within the first 2 days you were meeting and it wouldnt be a lie per say because thats how they feel it, but then that feeling goes away on the 3rd day and they're gone. They do like challenges but also would not be with someone that is not interested in them because they need the constant validation, and if it's rejection after rejection, they stop chasing.

Now venus in libra does fall in love quickly because they tend to idealize a lot. So they fall in love with ideas instead of actions. Have such high unsaid expectations that are almost impossible for anyone to reach. And its always them thinking they'll never find another person that makes them feel loved after every break up and then they heal and fall in love again and break up and so on... also, they tend to stay in toxic relationships and they rarely break up relationships at all.

When someone's mars fall in your 2nd house, they'll like your voice or something related to how you pronounce certain words or somthing but they'll notice it and usually let u know for sure,,,,

Having venus-mars synastry with someone such as conjunction & trines (especially fire signs) will make you compliment each other a lot and it wont feel weird at all, it flows naturally, almost like it's part of the convo.

Taurus suns are really easy to spot because you'd find them having the same routine every day, they rarely try different things bc they just get used to it and are honestly very chill about everything too. They dont be talking too much or too loud but when they do, you know it's the truth, or at least their truth. They're also very blunt in how they communicate and does not take anyone's sht. If they dont like you, they'll let you know. Now if they do like you, they be all giggly and joking around. As long as u dont mess with their food or eating schedule, you should be good. Also, do not joke around too much cuz they may get offended or annoyed. If they have a bad day then everyone must have a bad day too lol jk they do have a strong aura to them and its just very easy to read them even tho they dont express too much.

Having 8th house synastry overlays (moon, venus, mars in your 8th house) are usually felt more by the house person. A little too much more id say. Unless u have synastry within your personal planets as well then the planet person would get to feel it too, but when it comes to that always pay attention to degrees, the closest the better. But yea it does feel kinda like obsession and its either your lovers or enemies, you too scared of opening up yet you feel like the other person can already read you like a book. And any interactions that you had with this person, you'll remember vividly. Jealousy and alot of possessiveness too. Honestly everything is felt way too much.

[ezekiel-krishna]

💫 Zodiac Signs Love Observations 💫

Aries

Aries' main love language is word of affirmation.

They also love the compete in small things with their partner in a healthy manner, to them it keeps the relationship alive and makes both parties avoid boredom.

LOVES to give cute nicknames to others.

Leo

Leo can love with all their heart but they expect the same back, they aren't afraid to leave if you hurt or betray them.

They like intelligence, they are very attracted to it. They do not judge you based on what others say about you, but what they actually see from you.

Very good at cuddling actually, type to play with your hair also.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius is very picky if it comes to choosing their romantic partner, they only date people who they value a lot.

Loves to make people smile, they feel like it brings people closer to one another.

Is the type to stay in both good and bad, they are very good in staying positive even in situations people might think it is impossible to be positive in.

Taurus

Absolutely prefers long relationships over short ones, they want someone they can build a future with.

They associate lyrics with the person that they are in love with.

They can act confident but would rather prefer a partner they can rely on whenever it is needed.

Virgo

I love to be in comfortable silence with their partner.

Always gets shocked if a small detail about them is remembered, it will make their day.

Knows everything about their partner wether it was said or not.

Capricorn

Will very often stare at their love, shutting down everything around themselves, just getting lost in the moment.

Is good in lying, expect if it comes to their partner. They just can't help but be honest, even if the truth won't always benefit them.

Their standards are very high, if they have a partner the person will for sure meet each one.

Libra

Loves freedom! They need their partners trust to be able to give the same energy back. They tend to be a bit of overthinker.

Their love is way stronger than it appears to be.

Is very generous, never selfish towards people they love.

Gemini

They like to flirt, but once they are serious about someone they only have eyes for that person only.

Will remain calm when their partner is stressed, it often gives them the ability to provide comfort.

Their love is unique because they pay attention to their partners wants and desires.

Aquarius

They are the MOST attentive and thoughtful out of all the signs.

Can always strike up an interesting conversation about anything with the right person.

Sees you as a whole, not just their partner.

Cancer

They are very willing to take risks in love. They would do anything to be next to the person they love.

They will daydream about their love a lot but still be shy to reach out to them.

They value emotional security above much else in relationships, without it they are often afraid to trust.

Scorpio

They are really soft on the inside, they just need the right person besides them.

Loves to see their partner be caring! Not towards them only but to people around them in general.

They often hide their emotions, so they are best match with someone that picks up on little things.

Pisces

Prefers helping out their partner with anything they can, they want to show they care whenever possible.

Is very willing to always listen to their partner, even if a conversation might last hours.

Super funny, prefers their partner also being their best friend.

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The Mars Signs

Aries: This sign is prone to impulsivity. They have a desire to be in control. An Aries mars like to engage in rough sex or BDSM. They may be quick to switch from one idea to the next and one task to the next.

Taurus: This sign can be slow to anger, hold grudges, and likes to take their time. Very sensual when it comes to sex. Someone with a Taurus mars May like to engage in grounding activities such as gardening or yoga.

Cancer: This sign is emotionally led which can be with rage or calm. A cancer mars can be soft and sensual. Cancer mars is a great placement for someone who loves to nurturer and cater. This placement can be treating at cooking, baking, decorating. Leave it up to them to make anything feel like home.

Gemini: This sign is motivated by freedom and independence. They like the rush. There’s nothing more freeing to a Gemini Mars than learning or gaining a new skill. Always on the go for the next best thing. Gemini mars is bored fast. A Gemini mars is likely to have quick flings.

Leo: Leo mars is passionate. You can always count on having fun with them. This sign may be the life of the party. They could be a great entertainer. Someone with a Leo mars would likely be a good dancer.

Virgo: Virgo mars is observant. Like to pay attention to the little things. They’re pegged as the perfectionist because of their analytical skills. Someone with a Virgo mars May like to use their hands. The type to have a messy room but know where everything is.

Libra: This sign can be passive and people pleasing. A Libra mars is diplomatic. They can be very persuasive with their words and even their looks. They can make you feel comfortable, even if it’s at their own expense.

Scorpio: They’re intense and can be secretive, which is why people may call them mysterious. A Scorpio mars doesn’t like to be seen, they like to lurk in the background.

Sagittarius: Someone with this mars sign is motivated by their need to expand. This sign is like a young teen ready to become free at 18. They like to explore and to teach/guide.

Capricorn: This mars sign desires to be safe and secure. They’re go getters and will do absolutely anything to ensure their stability. Someone with a Capricorn mars could be a drug dealer.

Aquarius: An Aquarius mars may be prone to moving around a lot. They may find themselves always searching. This sign can deal with a lot of loneliness because of being a nomad. Aqua mars refuses to become stagnant and doesn’t do well with complacency.

Pisces: A pisces mars can likely get caught up in naivety and illusions. They can be a visionary, always seeing others for what they could be instead of what they are. They can be great at seeing the bigger picture.

*This is my personal observation of these signs. Take what resonates and leave the rest.

[sixthwater]

Elements within the workplace

**Check your Sun sign, sign over the 6th house, Midheaven. Check planets within the 6th and 10th house as well.

🌱 / Earth: Easiest ones to pinpoint. Even if you don't fully subscribe to astrology, they make you second guess that. They fulfill their stereotypes to a T and it's kind of hilarious. Taureans will ultimately be their relaxed self while having that slight edge of taking their role seriously, but that rarely comes out because ~we're coasting on good vibes~ and you're not ruining theirs. Virgos are wired thanks to being fixated on things being done incorrectly and being uncomfortable for whatever reason that day (probably zeroing in on something they thought they did wrong). Do them and everyone else a favor and distract them with a side conversation before they accidentally snap at someone over something small? Capricorns are the funniest because they're probably in formal attire / business casual even if that's not the code. They're one of the few people making sure things are getting done (well, they are a cardinal earth 10th house sign) and they're always seemingly monotone, busy, or like they're keeping an eye on you but they're super chill. Also legitimately funny actually, you just have to pay attention

🔥 / Fire: Needs a handler, and the exact opposite of the earth section (who is usually the handler). They're hard-working, exciting/entertaining, but usually at a cost. If you pay attention to them for a little you'll be able to guess their signs, but they hide it a bit better, considering most fire signs are good leaders since they're great initiators and super charismatic. I know they're fire signs so like yeah loud bombastic, but so far a trend I've noticed is that, when they're actually working, they're super focused and dedicated/serious. All their fire energy goes straight into their work and it's usually amazing. Aries tend to, ironically, be pretty chill when approaching work, but also be willing to speak up when things don't make sense and also be willing to try new ideas. Leos are noticed more through their creations and contributions than their actual presence, weirdly enough. They have high standards for their work and need their desk/work space to be decorated or fun in Some way (matching the seasons, personalized, funny, just something). Sagittarians are usually causing havoc, but it's fun. They oscillate between being super philosophical and asking hard hitting questions during team meetings / meetings with higher ups and then not being allowed to play with the crafts from the staff room.

☁️ / Air: The bane of my existence. The only way you can tell you're surrounded by air signs is when you're having a chill conversation and you turn around for A Minute and you turn back and suddenly you're all talking about religion, race & culture, physics, the themes of life and what's beyond us all. Geminis, stereotypically, are the most open to discussion and will turn small talk into about a 4 minute debate. It's actually very fun. They're never doing this to annoy people, but they're genuinely curious to see how other people work and where they're coming from, and it's a love language of sorts if you do the same for them (but they do get distracted immediately so) Also 100% would play games at work. Libras are hilarious and you will immediately be able to tell if they vibe-checked you or not and no I'm not elaborating for their sake. They're pretty detached from the system in general as long as nothing weird is going on (fairness, all that jazz) but They Are Paying Attention, they will clown you Lovingly if you deserve it, but they do know everyone on an acquaintance like level. Aquarians Think They Are What Libras Are, I'm so sorry I have to inform you that you are not. However they are usually the more social of the batch. They actually will hold a conversation with you and actually be engaged. To what depth I'm unsure, but you'll have their attention for that time at least! When it's time to 'socialize' they will do so and then they will disappear as if that didn't just happen.

💧 / Water: The fools of the bunch. Without realizing, their emotions are always on display for the rest of their co-workers to notice. However they're also the first ones to invest in relationships in the workforce or be deeply affected by what happens here (like I said, the fools </3). Cancers are an exact example of seeing people as family or making habits of checking in on people daily, making rounds, or having little nicknames for people. They are the ones who will either end up being protective of others, or people end up being protective of them. Maybe both. Scorpios are the most plugged in for their emotions, so they're the most pulled back. If you have encountered a scorpio in the wild, don't be too insulted if they take forever to say more than ten words to you. They're aware that their emotions can be volatile and whatever they're feeling is no one else's fault, so they don't really want to interact with people they're not used to. They're also just naturally protective of themselves. You will probably find them in the corner or in a closed off room somewhere doing their work by themselves, but they're usually super friendly and sweet. The less you try and make them talk the faster they'll open up / the more they'll like you. Pisces are pretty close to Libras actually, much more blunt about it though. They're pretty approachable, and they're pretty much just...chilling most of the time. They will goof off sometimes when distracted, enough to dedicated themselves to whatever joke they came across to 'perfect' it instead of actually working. They also like to snack a lot (loops back around into chilling and essentially making their space 'homey').