#christmas proposals are so great oml

[clovercalloway]

We Best Love: Episode 1 [BLIND REACTION]

So, I have a girl friend who is fan of this show and finally convinced me to watch it. Did I make a mistake? Who knows.

But I collected my thoughts and decided to do this. Well, this is gonna be long so get ready. I'll edit with my afterthoughts (note, EAW means Edited After Watching [the episode]) once I'm finished with season 1, or maybe before. We'll see.

Ok, let's begin!

Welp, he's dead, Great start!

You sure this is a romance? This looks more like an intervention.

So, Zhau Shu Yi. I'll guess he's the main character or one of the main characters. I'll try to remember his name [furiously takes notes]

The one gremlin with No Name is asking Zhau why they think it's important for him to win. As a Bakugou fan, I'm excited to hear his answer.

"I push myself forward, so that you can see me." Just one minute and it's already too ‎fluffy for my heart

So, they're fighting underwater. They saw too much anime, istg. Anygays, that tells me these are actual kids (well, the actors may be older, but I'll suppose they're interpreting kids. I bet they're highschoolers).

"LESSON 1: LET'S SUFFOCATE." Okay, wow, great title. So maybe my joke about him being dead wasn't that far off.

Chilhood friends to lovers is such a nice trope, oml, go for it, boy. Be a man and go get your man!

Fang Zhen Wen and Jiang Yu Xin. Hope I remember that. Are those the other two friends?

Me, trying to be smooth

He has a fan club

You gals are fans of a swimmer. What did you expect? You were gonna run out of things to offer him eventually.

So he's Zhou Shu Yi. [keeps taking notes] I'll try to remember that.

Bro, how did he fell? You're supposed to be a pro, Zhou, your gals will be dissapointed.

He sounds way to chill for someone who's almost drowning.

NO YOU'RE NOT????

"How are they talking underwater?" "It's the rainbow connection, don't question it."

My Shojo Academia

Gao Shi De is me receiving gifts (socks and a mug) on Christmas

Anygays, Gao Shi De and Zhou Shu Yi seem to have this kind of rivalry since they were basically on diapers. They came out of the womb wanting to throw hands with each other.

But Gao Shi De seems to be the naturally gifted, always on top, and so Zhou Shu Yi developed some sort of inferiority complex, or so it looks like. (Wow, this reminds me of yet ANOTHER story and ️‍🌈 ship that started in a similar way -if you know, you know-)

"Why did you fall-" THAT'S WHAT I'M SAYING, LIKE, WHY

Are you telling me that the actual reason he fell was because of the big gay panic- I mean, rivalry, that he has against Shi De?

OMG HE CUT HIS FINGER! I've seen enough shojo (and shonen) to know what this means. Where's Shi De to kiss it better?

You're not Shi De.

"I'm not crying." He's so Bakugou, istg

Now he's blaming his misfortunes on Gao Shi De. Bruh, the only thing he did was exist.

Oh, so they're in university? Nice to know.

His friends are trying to understand his language, I feel them, literally had no idea what he was talking about other than "Gao Shi De".

I was gonna say they seem like good kids and very supportive friends. The latter is truth. The former...

This poor unfortunate soul keeps falling for their tricks. Gao Shi De it's not that dumb, tho.

Oh gods, he plays the piano, he knows what them girls (and boys) like.

So after having a whole ass "Corpse Bride" moment they went back to bickering

They should make out, ngl. [EAW: Bruh...]

Gay people can't just ask someone out, they have to be very extra about it. Shu Yi is an example of that.

He's been bullying Shi De since they were kids, he's oblivious af.

Boy, just confess, it'll save you and your friends' time.

I want to know his name, he's such a mood.

While Shu Yi can't stop thinking about Shi De, important things are happening.

That girl from the beginning [EAW: Yu Xin, her name is Yu Xin, you big disaster] is asking Fang Zhen Wen out and he's all (,,>﹏<,,)

At least she's honest, nothing more important than THAT.

Shu Yi heard about the proposal and went all fake-smile on them and then left.

"Is Shu Yi OK?" Idk, girl, you tell me, I thought you three were friends.

They're telling him is dangerous to run down the stairs. I think he'll live, but I won't forgive him for dropping his backpack on the floor. Bro, get your stuff.

He's gonna start singing Beat on It.

Annnnnd he went back to the pool. Man, this is were it all started. The flashbacks from episode 1- oh wait.

He's actually making me feel bad, ngl. Maybe it's the acting, or that I understand the whole "why not me" situation. Mitski taught me well.

It's hard. Friendships and relationships are messy, specially when someone is still young. You also have to deal with a lot of feelings being even more irrational than they should, and the inferiority complex definitely doesn't help, making you feel so insecure about yourself, and as if no matter what you're always going to lack something.

I might barely know them but at the end of the day it's no one's fault, really. You can't control how you feel, or how others feel.

MOOOOOVING ON. You know who could help? HEY, SHI DE!

[EAW: He actually came, that mf]

Wait, is he actually? Bruh, did he jumped on the pool?

Why are teens like this. He could've just dropped the collar. Him and his dramatic gay ass.

Speaking of dramatic gay asses.

My guy, this is episode 1, couldn't you just wait until... episode 4, at least?

Dont give me that bs about cpr. The surface was RIGHT THERE!

AND THAT'S THE END OF EPISODE 1. I kinda wanna know if he'll give him the lame excuse about cpr.

I'm dying for more tension, Yu Xin knows what I'm talking about, she also has to finish her thesis.

So, that went quicker than I thought. It was compelling tho. I still need more to form solid opinions, but I´ll bite, I'm interested to know how this develops.

Anyways, whoever reading this (cough cough, bossman), see ya later. I'll watch episode 2 after this.

[allylikethecat]

Omg ok this is probably going to be a rlly long ask my bad but I just read the end of the Christmas fic and then the new chapter of All the Kings Horses so there is a LOT to unpack..

Okkk The Christmas Fic first…

It was the absolute PERFECT ending honestly it wrapped it all up so well it was soo nice to finally see them just be able to spend time with each other and be comfortable for once without fictional George’s family somewhere in the house. The proposal was SO good oml it was so sweet and how he’d had the ring for like ten years ?!!!!!!! Also so nice to see it end when they’re both finally going to get the rest and happiness over Christmas that we’ve been waiting for the whole fic! Honestly the perfect end to such a good story.

And nowwww - all the kings horses bc I always have too much to say on it

-I was NOT ready for them to move onto the properly friends stage so quickly omg???? A jump scare (but an AMAZING one) !!! Their dynamic is soo percect and I’m so glad fictional Matty finally has a friend!!

-The show omlll I was so happy that fictional Matty got to actually compete w his horse like he’d been wanting too and the way you described it was soo perfect. It’s soo good reading it more from fictional George’s perspective as we don’t rlly know exactly how fictional Matty is actually feeling about the whole thing since he’s obviously got his past on his mind but is also happy about sally.. (but it looks like fictional George can read him pretty well already)

-And George asking him to COME OVER??!??!???!!!!!!! Omg I was not prepared for any of this so soon. And you wrote it soo well it was so sweet. And it’s amazing to finally see fictional George being the properly awkward one and fictional Matty having a bit more control!!!!

I know you mentioned this chapter didny quite read like you want it to but personally I thought it was PERFECT (as usual) and I can’t waittt to see what happens in the next chapter omg :)

Ok that’s all!! Hope you have a great day

AHHH I want to start by saying thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to send me such a long and lovely thought out ask! I apologize that it has taken me a few days to respond!

The Christmas Fic!! Ah! I'm so happy that you enjoyed the ending! I was also very happy with it - I know it wasn't really the *big dramatic ending* but it made me happy writing it and felt like it fit the characters I had created. Like of course Fictional!George would propose to Fictional!Matty while they were sitting in bed on Christmas Eve and then Fictional!Matty would blurt out that he has a stomach ulcer - like it was very on brand for them I think lol and YES Fictional!George has had the ring for ten years - it's actually something I came up with while working on the A&E Fic (and how Fictional!George very much notices which hand Fictional!Matty is wearing rings on when he breaks his wrist)

Now, on to All the King's Horses!

Yes! We wasted enough time we are moving onto FRIENDSHIP (also this chapter is implied to take place a few weeks after they all went to dinner, friendshipping has happened just off screen lol) now if Fictional!George can just get it together enough to admit his actual feelings...

Fictional!Matty is having some complex feelings thanks to some complex trauma and Fictional!George doesn't even know the half of it! We might learn some more about this whole situation though in the next chapter... might also find out what The Accident really was 👀

Fictional!George is ready to actually be friends! And that is NOT going to happen if they try and do it at their place of work lol Who knows maybe they'll even get to have a little snuggle lol

Also thank you so so much! I think I've written maybe four different versions of this chapter and none of them really ended up *exactly* how I wanted. BUT it did move the plot along which I am thankful for, and also so appreciative to hear that despite my own self doubts you enjoyed it!

Thank you so much for reading! I hope you enjoy our next visit into the Infection Verse and the next All the King's Horses chapter! I'm so grateful for this lovely message and the support! Thank you for the well wishes and I hope you have the BEST week as well!

❤️Ally

[ravenssunshine]

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“I’m going to marry you one day.”

In which Mike constantly promises Will that they will get married. + The one time he finally proposes

(Byler ages 5-21)

1.

It was the first day of kindergarten, the first day Will and Mike met. they hit it off immediately. They did everything together. A very emotional Mike would through tantrums when the two weren't allowed to work together and Will wasn't much better.

A few weeks into school, they talked about marriage and love. a girl in their class had asked what marriage meant and the teacher was able to explain it in a way that five year olds could understand. After she finished, Mike turned to Will and said, "I'm going to marry you." being five, the promise really meant nothing, but Joyce laughed and hugged her son when he told her what Mike and said, "if you do marry him, Jonathan and me will be really happy, ok?" Will had nodded and went to go play with their dog.

2.

It was right after Will came back from the Upside Down. The pair were 11, and Mike was ecstatic to see his best friend again. Mike shooed everyone out of the hospital and they left wit hout complaining. He bent down to Will and kissed his forehead. "I'm so glad you're back. There was this girl- I kissed her. and I guess I love her? But you will always hold such a special place in my heart, Will. In kindergarten I promised that I would marry you and I promise you I still will, ok?"

Will had nodded and Mike climbed into the hospital bed with him, refusing to leave. that was the first time they shared a bed and the second time Mike promised Will they would get married.

3.

They were 13. after that difficult week in November, El became a permanent part of their lives. She and Max settled their differences and became close friends, not as close as Will and Mike, but closer than Max and any of the other members of the party. All of them were at a sleepover together at Will's house. There was a movie playing on tv, but no one was really interested. El and Max were gossiping, finding a bit of pleasure in that. Dustin and Lucas argued about their DnD campaign, probably finding a sly way to cheat the system. Mike and Will were curled up on the couch, Will's head in Mike’s lap. Mike played with his hair absentmindedly, thinking about his shitty grades. He couldn’t talk about them, as his brain deemed them stupid concerns. When he stopped playing with Will’s hair, Will turned to look up at Mike, immediately noticing the worried expression on his face. “What’s wrong?” He asked in a low voice.

“Nothing, beautiful," Mike whispered back.

"I thought boys weren't supposed to be beautiful!" Will let out a chuckle.

They were thirteen. Relationships started to become real thing. Not between the two queer kids living in Hawkins, Indiana, but they could dream about it.

4.

They were 17 and graduating in a week. both boys had stayed single throughout middle school and highschool. They only had eyes for each other. and Mike was about to tell Will how much the smaller boy meant to him. "El!" he shrieked. "Help me figure out how to ask Will out!"

El just shook her head. she walked over from the window seat in her cabin. even though she and the chief of police lived with Will, Jonathan, and Joyce, this was still her favorite place to hang out.

She placed her small hands on Mike’s shoulders, standing on her tip-toes a bit. “You can do it. Just tell him you love him. There’s only a week before graduation, and he's going to New York for three days with Joyce. You have to go now," she told him. Mike didn't even question why El and Hopper weren't going.

"Y-you’re right. Yeah. I’m going to go do that,” he stuttered. He placed a half second kiss on El’s cheek, something he always did. It was just a friendship thing.

He walked to Will’s house. Letting himself in, he said a quick hello to Joyce and the chief of police. He walked straight back to Will’s room, knocking on the door. “Can I come in?” Mike asked. There was a shuffling of feet and the door was unlocked and opened. Will pulled Mike into a hug, which lasted at least a minute. Will’s head comfortably rested on Mike’s shoulder, as Mike was 6’3 and Will was 5’9. Mike took a deep breath and kissed Will. And- oh god, it was so much better than he ever imagined. Will tensed up for a few seconds, before relaxing into the kiss. It lasted to a little over a minute, then they broke away for air. They kissed again, and this time Mike mumbled, “I’m gonna marry you some day. I still promise.” Will nodded.

“You wanna sleep over?” He asked. Mike nodded in reply.

5.

Age 19, second year of college. The two were in college in New York, Will majoring in art history and Mike majoring in engineering. Though they didn’t see each other often during the week, (Mike lived off campus and Will lived with a roommate on campus) their relationship was still going strong. They hung out every weekend, studying, kissing, going on dates. They went home together to Hawkins for Christmas and Easter, and everything was practically perfect.

The Christmas of their second year of college, they were home again, staying with Joyce, El (who stayed in Indiana for college,) and Jim. (Jonathan was not coming home that Christmas.)

On Christmas Day, Mike tossed a small box at Will. It was very messily wrapped, as he had never really learned how to wrap presents and refused everyone’s help. Will laughed at his boyfriend’s pathetic attempt at wrapping the present and kissed his cheek.

“Why are you kissing me now? You haven’t even seen the present,” Mike said cheerfully, winking at Will. Will rolled his eyes and removed the wrapping paper to reveal a small box. He opened the box which revealed a small gold ring. “Michael Wheeler, what are you playing at?” He asked, nervous.

“It’s a promise ring. Remember that promise I keep making you? Well I’m going to fulfill that promise as soon as we’re out of college and can support ourselves. I love you, William Byers,” Mike said, a small tear dripping from his eye. He was so happy to be doing this, and even happier that El, Jim, and Joyce were able to see it. Will leaned foreword to kiss Mike on the lips, whispering, “my gift is literal shit in comparison.” His gift was a beautiful painting of the two together and Mike loved it so much that he burst into tears. Needless to say, it was the best Christmas that Mike and the Byers-Hopper family had ever had.

+1

They were 22, a year out of college. Will had successfully started up his art career and Mike was applying for jobs. They had a steady income and lived comfortably in Boston. Mike had convinced Will to drive down to Indiana a week before Christmas. Everyone would be arriving by the 23rd, Dustin, Lucas, El, Max, Nancy, Jonathan, Steve, and of course Will and Mike. Joyce and Jim were hosting Christmas at their house, making this the perfect time for Mike to finally start fulfilling his promise.

They arrived on the 18th, just around 6:00am. They barely had time to walk inside Will’s house before falling asleep on the couch together. The next few days they hung out with everyone who was slowly arriving, and on the 24th, Mike decided he and Will should go tour Hawkins again. Alone.

"Wow, Hawkins middle is so small! I can't believe we used to think this place was huge," Mike commented when they reached the middle school.

Will turned and pointed to a building in the distance. The lights were off, as if has closed a while ago. "there's the lab. I never want to be back there again," he said softly.

"And you won't, baby. I swear it on my life." Mike kissed Will. it was short and sweet, stopping Will from feeling the effect of the cold winter air for a few minutes. They held hands, fingers intertwined.

Will was distracted from his thoughts when they suddenly stopped in front of the elementary school. Mike grabbed his hand, suddenly acting like an excited child. He pulled Mike to the back of the school and they walked into the tiny playground. He got down on one knee and pulled out a small box, this one not wrapped terribly.

"William Byers, I know we can't legally get married. not yet. but there is absolutely no one else I would rather spend the rest of my life with and I will wait until we can can married. But we can have a reception with everyone. So, will you marry me? I’ve promised I would ask you since we were 6, and I really hope you feel the same.” Mike let out a small laugh at the end.

Will nodded excitedly, trying to form words. “Y-yes! Of course I’ll marry you! And I obviously feel the same, doofus.” He took the ring from Mike and slipped it onto his finger on top of the promise ring. The engagement ring looked exactly like the promise ring, but there was a tiny diamond set in the middle. Will then ran foreword and kissed Mike, this kiss lasting over a minute. It was deep and passionate, leaving them both wanting more. But Mike broke away, saying “I am freezing out here, Byers. Ready to go back home?”

Will nodded and they walked home together. They showed the ring to everyone during the holiday dinner and everyone was cheerful and excited. There was a wedding to be planned!

Hi i genuinely like this the prompt makes me happy.

[ravenssunshine]

another self repost bc honestly why not

Titles are for losers enjoy my writing

1.6k words!

“I’m going to marry you one day.”

In which Mike constantly promises Will that they will get married. + The one time he finally proposes

(byeler ages 5-21)

1.

it was the first day of kindergarten, the first day Will and Mike met. they hit it off immediately. They did everything together. a very emotional Mike would through tantrums when the two weren’t allowed to work together and Will wasn’t much better.

a few weeks into school, they talked about marriage and love. a girl in their class had asked what marriage meant and the teacher was able to explain it in a way that five year olds could understand. after she finished, Mike turned to Will and said, “I’m going to marry you.” being five, the promise really meant nothing. but Joyce laughed and hugged her son when he told her what Mike and said. “if you do marry him, Jonathan and me will be really happy. ok?” will had nodded and went to go play with their dog.

2.

it was right after Will cane back from the Upside Down. The pair were 11, and Mike was ecstatic to see his best friend again. Mike shooed everyone out of the hospital, and they left without complaining. he bent down to Will and kissed his forehead. “I’m so glad you’re back. There was this girl- I kissed her. and I guess I love her? but you will always hold such a special place in my heart, William Byers. In kindergarten I promised that I would marry you and I promise you I still will. ok?”

Will had nodded and Mike climbed into the hospital bed with him, refusing to leave. that was the first time they shared a bed and the second time Mike promised Will they would get married.

3.

they were 13. after that difficult week in November, El became a stable part of their lives. she and Max settled their differences and became close friends, not as close as Will and Mike, but closer than Max and any of the other members of the party. all of them were at a sleepover together at Will’s house. there was a movie playing on tv, but no one was really interested. El and Max were gossiping, finding a bit of pleasure in that. Dustin and Lucas argued about their DnD campaign, probably finding a sly way to cheat the system. Mike and Will were curled up on the couch, Will’s head in Mike’s lap. Mike played with his hair absentmindedly, thinking about his shitty grades. He couldn’t talk about them, as his brain deemed them stupid concerns. When he stopped playing with Will’s hair, he turned to look up at Mike, immediately noticing the worried expression on his face. “What’s wrong?” He asked in a low voice.

“Nothing, beautiful,“ Mike whispered back.

"I thought boys weren’t supposed to be beautiful!” Will let out a chuckle.

“yeah, well, you’re absolutely beautiful. I’m just mentally planning our wedding.”

they were 13. relationships started to become stable. not between the two gay boys living in Hawkins, Indiana, but they could damn well dream about it.

4.

they were 17 and graduating in a week. both boys had stayed single throughout middle school and highschool. they only had eyes for each other. and Mike was about to tell Will how much the smaller boy meant to him. “El!” he shrieked. “help me figure out how to ask Will out!”

El just shook her head. she walked over from the window seat in her cabin. even though she and the chief lived with Will, Jonathan, and Joyce, this was still her favorite place to hang out.

She placed her small hands on Mike’s shoulders, standing on her tip-toes a bit. “You can do it. Just tell him you love him. There’s only a week before graduation, and he’s going to New York for three days with Joyce. You have to go now,“ she told him. Mike didn’t even question why El and Hopper weren’t going.

"y-you’re right. Yeah. I’m going to go do that,” he stuttered. He placed a half second kiss on El’s cheek, something he always did. It was just a friendship thing.

He walked to Will’s house. Letting himself in, he said a quick hello to Joyce and the chief. He walked straight back to Will’s room, knocking on the door. “Can I come in?” Mike asked. There was a shuffling of feet and the door was unlocked and opened. Will pulled Mike into a hug, which lasted at least a minute. Will’s head comfortably rested on Mike’s shoulder, as Mike was 6’5 and Will was 5’9. Mike took a deep breath and kissed Will. And- oh god, it was so much better than he ever imagined. Will tensed up for a few seconds, before relaxing into the kiss. It lasted to a little over a minute, then they broke away for air. They kissed again, and this time Mike mumbled, “I’m gonna marry you some day. I still promise.” Will nodded.

“You wanna sleep over?” He asked. Mike nodded in reply.

5.

Age 19, second year of college. The two were in college in New York, Will majoring in art history and Mike majoring in engineering. Though they didn’t see each other often during the week, (Mike lived off campus and Will lived with a roommate on campus) their relationship was still going strong. They hung out every weekend, studying, kissing, going on dates. They went home together to Hawkins for Christmas and Easter, and everything was practically perfect.

The Christmas of their second year of college, they were home again, staying with Joyce, El (who stayed in Indiana for college,) and Jim. (Jonathan was not coming home that Christmas.)

On Christmas Day, Mike tossed a small box at Will. It was very messily wrapped, as he had never really learned how to wrap presents and refused everyone’s help. Will laughed at his boyfriend’s pathetic attempt at wrapping the present and kissed his cheek.

“Why are you kissing me now? You haven’t even seen the present,” Mike said cheerfully, winking at Will. Will rolled his eyes and removed the wrapping paper to reveal a small box. He opened the box which revealed a small gold ring. “Michael Wheeler, what are you playing at?” He asked, nervous.

“It’s a promise ring. Remember that promise I keep making you? Well I’m going to fulfill that promise as soon as we’re out of college and can support ourselves. I love you, William Byers,” Mike said, a small tear dripping from his eye. He was so happy to be doing this, and even happier that El, Jim, and Joyce were able to see it. Will leaned foreword to kiss Mike on the lips, whispering, “my gift is literal shit in comparison.” His gift was a beautiful painting of the two together and Mike loved it so much that he burst into tears. Needless to say, it was the best Christmas that Mike and the Byers-Hopper’s had ever had.

+1

They were 22, a year out of college. Will had successfully started up his art career and Mike was applying for jobs. They had a steady income and lived comfortably in Boston. Mike had convinced Will to drive down to Indiana a week before Christmas. Everyone would be arriving by the 23rd, Dustin, Lucas, El, Max, Nancy, Jonathan, Steve, and of course Will and Mike. Joyce and Jim were hosting Christmas at their house, making this the perfect time for Mike to finally start fulfilling his promise.

They arrived on the 18th, just around 6:00am. They barely had time to walk inside Will’s house before falling asleep on the couch together. The next few days they hung out with everyone who was slowly arriving, and on the 24th Mike decided he and Will should go tour Hawkins again. Alone.

"wow, Hawkins middle is so small! I can’t believe we used to think this place was huge,” Mike commented when they reached the middle school.

will turned and pointed to a building in the distance. The lights were off, as if has closed a while ago. “there’s the lab. I never want to be back there again,” he said softly.

“and you won’t, baby. I swear it on my life.” Mike kissed Will. it was short and sweet, stopping Will from feeling the effect of the cold winter air for a few minutes. they held hands, fingers intertwined.

Will was distracted from his thoughts when they suddenly stopped in front of the elementary school. Mike grabbed his hand, suddenly acting like an excited child. he pulled Mike to the back of the school and they walked into the tiny playground. he got down on one knee and pulled out a small box, this one not wrapped terribly.

“William Byers, I know we can’t legally get married. not yet. but there is absolutely no one else I would rather spend the rest of my life with and I will wait until we can can married. But we can have a reception with everyone. So, will you marry me? I’ve promised I would ask you since we were 6, and I really hope you feel the same.” Mike let out a small laugh at the end.

Will nodded excitedly, trying to form words. “Y-yes! Of course I’ll marry you! And I obviously feel the same, doofus.” He took the ring from Mike and slipped it onto his finger on top of the promise ring. The engagement ring looked exactly like the promise ring, but there was a tiny diamond set in the middle. Will then ran foreword and kissed Mike, this kiss lasting over a minute. It was deep and passionate, leaving them both wanting more. But Mike broke away, saying “I am freezing out here, Byers. Ready to go back home?”

Mike nodded and they walked home together. They showed the ring to everyone during the holiday dinner and everyone was cheerful and excited. There was a wedding to be planned!

Hi i genuinely like this the prompt makes me happy.