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James Hook x Morgie Le Fay | You Look Like A Dumb Boy, My Favorite Type Chapter 5/5 + 1

GIF by menheim

Tags Fluff, Roommate, Flirting, Friends to Lovers, Magic, Banter, Hook Is Flirty that's cannon btw , I Wrote This Instead of Sleeping, Boys In Love, Sad and Sweet, Short & Sweet , Himbo Morgie, Bisexual Disaster James Hook, Morgie Has Golden Retriever Energy (Disney), Oblivious Morgie (Disney), Boys Kissing, Love Confessions, No Beta Read we die like Brandy Cinderalla, 5+1 Things

Summary:

Hook flirts with everyone in a five-mile radius. That means the people around him are victims of his often excessive advances. Morgie, however, was unaware that he was Hook’s favorite for a special reason. Or 5 times Hook was flirting with Morgie and it went completely over his head and the 1 time it didn’t.

Content Rating: Teen and Up.

Wordcount: 13, 771

Notes:

Hi, I'm Ace. This is where this fic gets so long. If your here from the first part hi!!! I recommend y'all read on ao3 for better reading experience.

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Chapter 4

All that scheming finally came to fruition. It was the night of the school's infamous slumber party, hosted in the girls' dormitory where princesses and princes, heroes and villains were all together in one space. In their sleepwear and vulnerable—a perfect setup for Uliana’s plans.

Uliana wanted to scheme bigger than her older sister. Her older sister was legendary for being a menace to students, though usually one at a time. Uliana dreamed big; she was going to ruin multiple people's nights, pulling a prank that would turn the one night the school had this sleepover event into a snooze fest.

She had planned to replace the balloons that came down at midnight with balloons filled with sleeping fairy dust, courtesy of Maleficent. They could go and mess with the students and staff while they were asleep, making this sleepover party a true sleeper hit.

As they gathered outside the dormitories, dressed in their individual sleepwear fit for the occasion, Uliana explained the plan with her usual authority. "Alright, listen up, crew," she said softly, her tentacles swaying behind her. Unfortunately, the villains were too busy chatting with one another to notice her voice.

“I said listen!” Uliana repeated, screaming. “Thank you for finally paying attention to my fabulousity.”

“What’s the plan, Uli?” Hook asked, stopping his chat with Morgie to pay attention to their friend group. It was more of a clique than a friend group at times.

“Thank you, Hook, for being so attentive and vocal,” Uliana said dripping in sarcasm. "So, we get in, we set the balloons, and we get out. It’s simple. Maleficent and Morgie, you’re on balloon duty. Don’t mess it up."

The group soon got to work, consisting of a few other villain kids who were supposed to help set everything up. Maleficent, who was part fairy herself, found this task easy—it was like breathing fire to her, something she was accustomed to.

Morgie, on the other hand, was eager to prove himself, wanting to impress Uliana and the others. He managed to transform some of the confetti inside the balloons into the powder. As he watched the shimmering powder mix seamlessly, he felt a sense of accomplishment wash over him. Maybe this wasn’t as nerve-wracking as he thought it would be.

But relaxing proved to be a mistake. Morgie accidentally recited a spell wrong, causing an unexpected burst of dark magic. The magic hit the other VKs, whose bodies fell instantly to the floor, their sleepwear fluttering as they collapsed.

Uliana’s eyes widened with fury. "Morgie! What did you do? How could you be so stupid? Maleficent, can you fix this?”

“Uli, you know these spells are irreversible. They’ll be knocked out till the morning,” Maleficent responded, her voice tinged with frustration.

Morgie felt sick with guilt. He had just ruined the plan for tonight. Before he could even open his mouth to utter an apology, Uliana interrupted. “Instead of making this task easy, you made it ten times more difficult,” she snapped.

Maleficent gave Morgie a sympathetic look that quickly turned mean. "You tried,” she said, attempting to offer her support. She knew magic was difficult, but her words came off as more hollow and forced.

Hades made a sly comment, "Well, at least they’ll be well-rested for tomorrow."

Hook chimed in, trying to fit in with the group's disdain. "Yeah, Morgie, you should probably just stay out of this one." Morgie knew Hook was just trying to fit in with the others, but those words coming from him: hurt ten times more than from the others.

Uliana threatened to speak again, but Hook cut her off, saving Morgie from another reprimand. “Uli, tick-tock—it’s almost midnight,” he reminded her.

Uliana's tentacles twitched with irritation. "We don’t have time for this. Morgie, you’re on the lookout. Don’t mess that up too, or we’re all screwed."

“Maleficent, you're on magic duty. Just spell them when we get there. Let’s hit it,” Uliana commanded, her voice firm.

On lookout duty again. Morgie wasn’t surprised. He had messed this up for himself, and instead of being able to enjoy the mischief with the others, he was demoted to lookout duty again. Morgie sighed heavily, putting his hands in his face, feeling the weight of his mistake.

As Uliana, Maleficent, and Hades left to proceed with the plan, Hook hesitated. He shot a glance back at Morgie, who sat on the bench, looking utterly defeated.

After a few moments of darkness and silence. Morgie felt a hand running through his styled hair. He knew who it was immediately.

“Hook, I don’t have the time for this. Go and have a jolly good time with the others.”

“Can you leave your little dark, sad manhole first?” Hook replied, his tone light but concerned.

Nothing but silence from Morgie, but he eventually turned to face Hook. The aspiring pirate of the seven seas was running his hand—well, his hook—through Morgie’s hair. “Stop, James, you're messing the style up!”

“I’ll let that James slide since you’re in a bad mood right now,” Hook said with a smirk.

“Come on, Hook, it was my fault. Why don’t you ski-daddle along already?”

“A pirate does not ski-daddle along—that’s utterly ridiculous,” Hook shot back, a playful glint in his eye.

“Like you said, maybe I should stay out of this one,” Morgie said, mocking Hook’s accent exaggerating it’s poshness.

“I don’t sound like that—I’m not a total 1910s Brit,” Hook said, trying to intervene but getting interrupted. “But yeah, that was a mean thing to say. I only said it—”

“Because Uli and the others actually like you,” Morgie finished, his voice tinged with bitterness.

Hook sighed, his facade dropping for a moment. “Peer pressure gets to me too, Morgs. Sometimes it’s easier to just go along with them. But I didn’t mean it, you know that right?”

Morgie looked away, his heart heavy. “I just wanted to be a part of something, to prove I could do it. Make Uli see I am valuable to this team,”

Hook scooched closer, his voice gentle. “You are a part of something. Maybe it doesn’t feel like it right now, but you are. And you don’t have to prove anything to me.”

Morgie finally met Hook’s gaze, his hazel eyes filled with a mix of frustration and sadness. “I’m tired of always being the one who messes things up.”

“You’re not always the one who messes things up,” Hook replied softly. “You’re just the one who tries the hardest. And that counts for something.”

Morgie blinked, taken aback by Hook’s words. “You really think so?”

Hook smiled, his usual cockiness tempered with sincerity. “I know so. And for what it’s worth, I think your spell was pretty impressive. A bit too impressive, maybe.”

The two boys looked around to see all the VKs asleep around them. Instead of looking threatening, they all looked peaceful for once.

Morgie couldn’t help but laugh, the tension easing slightly. “Yeah, a bit too impressive.”

"Don't tell anyone this, but out of all of us, you're the only VK who has the most heart. The rest of us are heartless crooks," Hook said, his tone softening. "But don't get me wrong—you can bite too."

Morgie couldn’t even respond to that; he just had a huge grin. Being alone with Hook felt much better than spending this lookout alone. Well, less of a lookout and more of a punishment. Morgie blinked, taken aback by Hook’s words. For a moment, he saw the pirate’s tough-boy act fall away, revealing the genuine concern beneath. Hook looked towards Morgie, his eyes locking onto the other boy's hazel eyes.

“You know,” Hook said, a teasing smile creeping onto his lips, “you look pretty adorable when you were all serious, sad, and brooding in your crocodile pyjamas.”

Morgie's cheeks felt that burning sensation once again as he tried to hide his embarrassment behind the reptile designs in his pajamas. “You- you look- Yeah, I got nothing.”

What could Morgie say when Hook wore a black tank top (that showed off his arms) and pajama pants that were red and black checkered? There was nothing to make fun of in Hook's carefully chosen ensemble. He looked good in Morgie’s eyes.

“Insulting perfection is hard, Serpentine,” Hook said, his voice dropping to a playful whisper. He reached out, brushing a strand of hair from Morgie’s face. “You’ve got no idea what you do to me, do you?”

Before Morgie could respond, the clock struck twelve. The loud school bell rang, and after a few moments, they heard the sound of loud footsteps and cheering. The other VKs were running out of the dorm, and their prank was successfully executed. Morgie and Hook quickly widened the space between them as the group arrived.

“We did it, well, thanks to my brilliant mind,” Uliana gloated, her tentacles twitching with excitement. Maleficent flashed her green eyes at Uliana.

“And Maleficent’s idea,” Uliana said, correcting herself with a huff. Hades pulled Maleficent closer affectionately, a rare display of warmth from the god of the underworld.

“Let’s go in there and mess with them,” Hades suggested, a wicked grin spreading across his face.

“Let’s go, crew. And Morgie, you can come too,” Uliana said, somewhat begrudgingly.

“I can go?” Morgie asked, disbelief evident in his voice before Hook shushed him.

“Just celebrate this before she changes her mind, my little troublemaker,” Hook whispered, giving Morgie a quick, reassuring smile.

Morgie’s heart swelled with a mix of relief and excitement. He felt Hook’s hand linger on his shoulder for a moment longer than necessary before the pirate pulled away, maintaining his cocky demeanor.

As they moved towards the dormitory, Morgie couldn’t help but feel a sense of belonging. For once, he wasn’t just the funny one on the lookout or the one who messed things up. He was part of the group, even if it was just for tonight. And Hook’s words kept echoing in his mind, giving him a newfound confidence.

Chapter 5

The aftermath of a successful prank did come with consequences. As a response to the mysterious perpetrators, the academy had tightened its curfew and increased security at night, which meant no more trips to the Black Lagoon for the time being. 

This was particularly tough on the VKs, who were naturally night owls due to their nocturnal outings. For now, they needed to keep a low profile.

Morgie buried himself in magical textbooks, determined to learn more spells that he could recite flawlessly. He didn’t want another familiar-turned-unfamiliar situation in the courtyard. His side of the room was a mess of open books and scrolls, glowing faintly with the essence of dark magic.

The pirates' side of the room was currently dark and quiet. This was rare, as Hook often used his full-length mirror, which had the brightest lights in the magical kingdom, to plan his clothing choices and parade around like a runway model. Morgie couldn't deny that he enjoyed those impromptu fashion shows, despite Hook's vanity.

Recently, Hook had been spending more and more time outside their shared room. Morgie thought nothing of it at first. Maybe Hook was practicing sword fighting, exercising at odd hours, performing some bizarre moonlight skincare ritual, or flirting up a storm with another student. Morgie shook his head, trying to stop thinking about Hook and focus on reciting spells correctly. Enunciation was key.

Moments passed, and Morgie heard the dormitory door creak ever so slightly. The footsteps of boots on the hardwood floor were quiet, more controlled than usual as if the person was trying not to draw attention to themselves. This was not a skill Hook had mastered—he was more adept at the opposite.

“If you’re trying to sneak up on me to scare me, it’s not going to work. I heard you,” Morgie said without looking up.

“Yeah, I was trying to scare you, lad. You ruined the fun,” Hook said, rushing to his side of the room.

Morgie whipped his head around. “What are you in such a rush for?”

“Um, just wanted to get these clothes off as quickly as possible,” Hook said, letting out a nervous laugh. Hook, nervous? That was odd. Morgie never heard Hook want to take off his fashions; it was usually the opposite.

Hook often took his precious time with his items, as if they might be stolen back at any moment. The pirate also kept his hands behind his back—or rather, his hand and hook.

“Are you just gonna stare at me, love?” Hook's voice cut through Morgie’s thoughts.

Morgie realized he was indeed staring hard at Hook. “I...uh, sorry. I didn’t mean to.”

Hook's eyes sparkled with mischief. “I know it’s hard to look away, but if you want me to put on a little show for you, I would.” His voice was suave, the accent ringing melodiously, but he still kept his hand and hook behind him.

Morgie felt his cheeks burn, quickly looking away and pretending to focus on his books. “Don’t flatter yourself,” he muttered, but the thought of Hook hiding something from him gnawed at his mind. What could that eyeliner-wearing teen be hiding?

Trying to sound casual, Morgie ventured, “You know, if you need help with anything, you can just ask. I’m pretty good with...whatever it is you’re doing.”

Hook chuckled, a deep, throaty sound. “Oh, I’m sure you are, Serpentine. But this is something I’ve got to handle myself.”

“Come on, Hook. You can’t keep secrets from me. I’ll find out sooner or later.”

Hook's smile widened, but his eyes were cautious. “That’s the thing about surprises, sunshine. They’re meant to be discovered at the right moment, not a second before.” He turned slightly, as if to hide whatever he was holding even more.

Morgie sighed, his mind racing. “Well, if you’re not going to tell me, I might just have to use a little magic to find out.”

Hook's expression turned serious for a moment. “No spells, Morgie. Trust me, you’ll ruin it.”

This only made Morgie more determined. “Ruin what exactly? Come on, Hook, just tell me. I promise I won’t ruin anything.”

Hook shook his head, his usual playful demeanor returning. “Nice try, lad. But my lips are sealed. Now, go back to your spells and stop trying to pry.”

Morgie huffed, flipping through his textbook in frustration. “Fine. But don’t think this is over. I’ll get it out of you eventually.”

Hook laughed softly, a secretive glint in his eye. “We’ll see about that, won’t we, darling?”

As Hook busied himself on his side of the room, Morgie couldn’t shake the feeling that whatever his roommate was hiding, it was something significant. And no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t help but wonder what Hook was up to and why he was being so secretive about it.

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Morgie woke up in the wee hours of the morning to Hook’s side of the room, which was lit by Hook��s oil candle lamp—the one he’d stolen from one of the pirate sophomores.

Morgie closed his eyes, trying to doze off again. But then he realized the lack of snoring. The silence was odd. Hook was a snorer, whether he liked to admit it or not. The pirate was not the most peaceful sleeper, but as Hook said, the beauty rest was worth it, and you can't hear it on the sea anyway.

In the absence of Hook’s snoring, Morgie rolled over and looked at Hook's side of the room, facing the bright light. Hook was nowhere to be found in his bed. His silk sheets were empty. But then Morgie heard Hook hissing through his teeth; the sound was coming from Hook's side of the room.

Morgie thought casting a teleportation spell he'd been practicing would be a fun way to sneak up on the pirate. But before he could even recite the words, Hook's voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Having nightmares, darling?" Hook was on the other side of his bed, his head resting in his palm.

Morgie closed his eyes tight shut. "I'm fine. Totally asleep," he muttered.

"If the sleep could talk?" Hook teased.

"Your little bright light woke me up and the lack of snoring," Morgie grumbled.

"You like it when I snore?" Hook asked, his voice laced with a mix of curiosity and amusement.

"Not like—more tolerate it. I kinda get used to the sound of it," Morgie admitted, feeling his cheeks heat up slightly.

"And I'm sorry for waking you up, lad," Hook said, his voice softer now as he bent down to put something away.

"What are you up to? You've been strange lately. This whole curfew got you cuckoo?" Morgie asked, trying to sound casual but failing to hide his curiosity.

Hook chuckled, the sound low and smooth, but there was a hint of weariness to it. "Cuckoo, am I? Well, it's not just the curfew, love. I've got...projects. Important ones."

Morgie squinted at Hook, trying to decode his words. "Important like what?"

Hook's laugh was louder this time, but it quickly turned into a more serious tone. "If you must know, I've been working on something."

Morgie’s curiosity was now fully piqued. "Something special? Like what? Can you at least give me a hint?"

Hook hesitated, then shook his head. "Patience, Serpentine. Let’s head back to bed."

Morgie huffed, rolling his eyes. "You know, you're really good at keeping secrets. It's annoying."

Hook smirked, his usual flirtatious glint returning to his eyes despite the early hour. "And you’re really good at being adorable when you're annoyed. Now, go back to sleep. You'll find out soon enough."

Morgie muttered something under his breath, but he couldn't help the small smile that tugged at his lips. Hook had that effect on him—making him feel both frustrated and charmed at the same time. Is this how you’re supposed to feel with your best friend?

Hook walked towards the bathroom with a bit more pep in his step, his red robe shimmying like he was celebrating a silent victory. He was presumably doing his night skincare routine. Morgie was so tempted to sneak a peek at Hook’s side of the room. What could he be hiding? Why the sudden secrecy?

But instead, Morgie tried to settle back into bed. He couldn’t shake the feeling that whatever Hook was up to was going to be worth it. The anticipation of the surprise kept him awake a little while longer, his mind racing with possibilities.

Hook returned from the bathroom, his face glowing slightly from whatever potion he’d applied. He moved with an air of mystery, almost theatrical in his silence. Morgie couldn’t help but watch him, his curiosity burning stronger than ever.

“Why do you always have to be so cryptic?” 

Hook turned, his eyes glinting in the dim light. “It’s part of my charm, darling. Keeps things interesting.”

Morgie snorted. “Interesting? More like infuriating.”

“"Harpoon, doubloon—it's all the same tune",” Hook replied, his tone playful yet elusive. “Now, close those pretty eyes and get some sleep.”

Morgie sighed, turning over and trying to relax. But his mind was a whirlwind of questions and theories. What was Hook hiding? And why did it feel like this secret was different from the usual mischief?

As the night stretched on, Morgie found himself drifting in and out of sleep, each time with thoughts of Hook and his mysterious behavior. (He was obsessing over this in a not so platonic nor healthy amount.)

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After a few days of Hook sneaking around. Morgie woke up, Hook was once again nowhere to be found in their room. This was very odd behavior; Hook was usually the last one to leave the room, due to quote-on-quote being fashionably late. "You don't ever rush perfection," he'd always say. Morgie was starting to think this whole surprise thing was just a cover-up. 

Throughout the day, Morgie couldn't shake his unease. Hook's absence gnawed at him, making it hard to focus on anything else. Was this surprise really worth all the secrecy? Why wouldn’t Hook want to spend time with him? Why was Hook being so unlike himself? Did Morgie do something wrong? The questions spiraled in his mind, and he found himself overthinking every little detail of their recent interactions.

By lunchtime, Morgie was noticeably less peppy than usual. Maleficent and Hades, always keen observers (They loved teasing Morgie he was an easy target), quickly picked up on his mood.

“What’s up with you, Morgie?” Maleficent teased, her voice dripping with mock concern. “You look like someone stole your spellbook.”

“Yeah, cheer up,” Hades added with a smirk. “Where’s that stupid smile of yours?”

Morgie forced a smile, but it didn’t reach his eyes. “I’m fine, just tired,” he muttered, pushing his food around on his plate.

Maleficent and Hades exchanged glances but didn’t press further. It wasn’t like Morgie to be so down, but everyone had off days. Morgie barely noticed their exchange, his mind still tangled up in thoughts of Hook. The rest of the day dragged on, with Morgie’s usual spark dimmed by his growing worries.

By the time Morgie returned to their dorm room, the sun was setting, casting long shadows across the floor. Only this time, the pirate in red was waiting for him. Hook stood by his bed, hands behind his back, a familiar mischievous smile playing on his lips.

“If you’re going to dangle the surprise over my head again, I don’t wanna hear it,” Morgie snapped, not even trying to mask his irritation as he dropped his bag onto the floor.

“I can dangle it all day on my hook, love. I’m the taller one, remember?” Hook quipped, unfazed by Morgie’s tone.

“Yeah, only ‘cause you’re wearing boots,” 

“Sunshine, don’t get all snappy on me,” Hook replied, his tone still light, though he took a step closer, his eyes narrowing slightly as he tried to gauge Morgie’s mood.

Morgie huffed, crossing his arms. “You’ve been acting so weird lately! First, you disappear for days, and now you’re all secretive. Do you even care how that makes me feel? You just—”

He paused, his emotions bubbling up faster than he could control. He wasn’t used to feeling this way, wasn’t used to being left in the dark by his best friend, and the more he thought about it, the more upset he became. 

“You just waltz in here like nothing happened, like I’m supposed to just be okay with you being all cryptic and… and it’s not fair, James!”

Hook remained composed, letting Morgie’s words wash over him without reacting. He simply stood there, waiting patiently as the little sorcerer tried to sort through his feelings. When Morgie finally trailed off, his breath hitching slightly from the intensity of his outburst, Hook raised an eyebrow and tilted his head.

“Are you done?” he asked calmly, his voice steady, as though he had all the time in the world.

Morgie blinked, the anger that had flared up within him now flickering out under Hook’s steady gaze. He found himself face-to-face with the pirate, his heart racing not from the argument but from the proximity. Hook’s composed demeanor only made Morgie feel more foolish for lashing out, and he realized with a start that he had stepped closer without even noticing.

The room was quiet, the tension between the roommates palpable as Morgie struggled to come up with something to throw back at Hook, something that wouldn’t sound ridiculous after his outburst. But Hook didn’t seem annoyed or angry—instead, he looked almost… amused, his brown eyes twinkling as he waited for Morgie’s next move.

“May I have a moment to intervene?” Hook’s accent, smooth and teasing, cut through the silence.

Morgie stuttered, caught off guard. “O-Okay.”

“Well, I apologize I haven’t been a very good roommate or friend,” He continued, his tone softening. “But I’ll make it up to you sooner or later and you’ll understand, love.”

The word "love" hung in the air a little longer than usual, lingering in Morgie’s mind. It was a staple of Hook’s vocabulary, but this time it felt different. It irked the teenage warlock in a way he couldn’t quite explain.

“And you’ll be doing that how?” Morgie asked, trying to regain some composure.

Hook finally removed his hands from behind his back, revealing a sleek black gift box wrapped with a crimson red ribbon. It was perfectly on brand for the fashionable eyeliner-wearing pirate, every detail meticulously chosen.

“A gift? Is it my birthday? Did I forget my birthday?” Morgie’s mood shifted in an instant, the curiosity and excitement bubbling up despite himself.

“Just open it, save the blubber for later,”.

“What did you steal this time, Hook?” Morgie asked, narrowing his eyes, though the corners of his mouth twitched with a smile.

“Morgie, enough chit-chat or I’m going to make you walk the plank,” Hook threatened, but there was no real menace in his voice. As if to emphasize his point, he softly grazed his hook against Morgie’s cheek, the cold metal sending a shiver down Morgie’s spine.

“Before I—” Morgie began, but Hook cut him off.

“No.”

“James—”

“Open it before I take it back,” 

“Fine,” Morgie huffed, though he couldn’t suppress the flicker of anticipation that ran through him.

Morgie tore into the box, barely noticing as the lid clattered to the floor. His heart raced as he peered inside, eyes widening at the sight of the crochet plushie nestled in black tissue paper. 

It was a quirky, endearing mix of the golden retriever familiar he summoned in the courtyard and the serpentine creature it had become. The creature Hook defeated for Morgie.

The plushie's golden yarn fur was soft to the touch, with tiny, rounded wings stitched onto its back— one was more whimsical the other one was bat-like from Morgie's botched spell. The stuff toy’s large button eye was innocent and sweet, and the other had that menacing red eyes.

The elongated body hinted at its serpent transformation, but in Hook’s hands, it had become more puppy-like, with pastel green scales adding a gentle touch.

Morgie's jaw dropped. Speechless, he did the only thing that felt right—he flung himself at Hook, wrapping his arms around the pirate in an impulsive, tight hug. Hook stiffened for a moment, caught off guard, but quickly melted into the embrace, trying to keep his cool despite the warmth spreading through him.

“Do you like it?” Hook asked, his voice wavering as he struggled to maintain his usual bravado. The tough, pretty-boy facade was slipping under Morgie's touch.

“This is what you’ve been working on?” Morgie pulled back just enough to look up at Hook, his eyes wide with disbelief and admiration.

“Well, I know you’ve been going through a lot with the curfew, so I thought it would be nice to do something for you and I had to do something with all that free time,” Hook said, scratching the back of his head with his hook, trying desperately not to sound too sentimental.

“But how? Like, how! When did you learn to crochet?” Morgie’s eyes were practically sparkling with curiosity.

“I took a home economics class. You know, a pirate needs to know how to sew up his own sails. But… Mali helped me out a bit,” Hook admitted, a sheepish grin tugging at his lips.

“Maleficent? That witch” Morgie’s eyebrows shot up in surprise.

“That girl is obsessed with sharp things, and she knows her way around a crochet needle,” Hook explained. “But don’t tell her I told you that, or she’ll put me to sleep for a thousand years.”

“All the avoiding me… so worth it,” Morgie said, his earlier irritation completely evaporated.

“I’m still sorry,” Hook offered, sincerity in his voice.

“Apology accepted, in all the seven seas, or whatever you say,” Morgie teased, mimicking Hook’s accent with a playful grin.

Hook chuckled, but his heart was pounding. “I know this plushie isn’t as good as the real thing or entirely accurate, but I tried my best.”

“It’s better than I Imagined or conjured up… It’s perfect. You’re the best roommate and best friend ever!” Morgie declared with the kind of enthusiasm that made Hook’s heart swell.

Without thinking, Morgie leaned in and planted a quick kiss on Hook’s cheek, before twirling away with the plushie in his arms. The sorcerer was completely oblivious to the effect his gesture had on Hook, who stood frozen in place, a deep blush spreading across his face. The usually composed pirate looked like he was about to fall apart like a shipwreck, his mind reeling from the unexpected kiss.

Morgie, meanwhile, was blissfully unaware, his scarf flying around him as he danced around the room with his new gift. To him, this was just another display of affection for his best friend—but to Hook, it was something far more complicated. Hook, utterly smitten, could only watch Morgie with a dazed expression, wondering how someone so clueless could have such a devastating effect on him.

+1

Morgana Le Fay’s son had done the impossible—he had broken James Hook. Not in a literal sense, of course, but the once unflappable pirate was now a flustered, blushing mess, thanks to Morgie’s innocent, yet devastating, kiss on the cheek.

As the very next day rolled around, Hook rushed to Maleficent and Uliana’s dorm room, his mind buzzing with thoughts he couldn't quite untangle. The leader of their little clique, Uliana, was nowhere to be found, leaving only Maleficent in bed, her eye mask securely in place as she slept away in the afternoon.

Hook didn’t even bother knocking, his boots clattering against the floor as he stormed in. "May I interrupt the beauty rest?" he asked, not bothering to lower his voice.

Maleficent didn’t even flinch, though her lips curled into a smirk under the eye mask. "You interrupted as soon as your loud boots walked in. James, leave me alone, or I'll spell you to sleep for a century."

"Do you have a thorn up your-" Hook retorted, his tone laced with teasing, but before he could continue.

Maleficent interrupted him with a groan, finally pulling off her eye mask to glare at him. "This better be good. What’s got you in such a tizzy that you’re willing to face my wrath?"

Hook flopped onto the edge of her bed, running a hand through his hair. "It's an S.O.S. situation, Mali."

Maleficent rolled her eyes but sat up, intrigued despite herself. "Well, spit it out, Hook. Or I’ll have to read your mind—not that you’d have much going on up there to read."

Hook shot her a look but took a deep breath, trying to find the right words. "It’s Morgie. Remember you helped me make this—" he gestured vaguely, "—plush thing for him, and he just… he kissed me on the cheek like it was nothing. And now I can’t even think straight."

Maleficent blinked at him, then let out a laugh that was more mocking than anything. “This why I don’t teach you how to crochet I told you crocheting is stronger than any love potion,”

Hook just pouted at Maleficent.

"Oh, poor Hook. You, the great pirate, undone by a kiss on the cheek?" Maleficent continued taunting Hook.

Hook scowled, crossing his arms. "I’m serious, Mali. I don’t know what to do. I’ve been trying to get him to notice me for ages, and now that he has, I’m the one who’s a mess."

"Of course you are. You’ve spent so long being the one in control, the one doing the chasing, that you’ve completely forgotten how to handle it when someone chases you in your own boots," Maleficent said, clearly enjoying his discomfort.

"I don’t know if he even realizes what he’s doing,"

"Maybe he does, maybe he doesn’t. Morgie may be dense, you can only be dense for so long. He’ll figure it out soon enough, and then you’ll be in real trouble," Maleficent said, her tone almost gleeful.

"I’m doomed, aren’t I?"

Maleficent patted him on the back, though the smirk never left her face. "Completely. But don’t worry, James. Watching you squirm is the highlight of my day. Now, if you’re done whining, I’d like to go back to my beauty rest. Some of us need it."

Hook stood up, brushing off her teasing as best he could. "Thanks, Mali. Now go back to being awful."

"Anytime, you wretched soul. Just remember, when you finally get your act together, I want to be in your wedding party," She called after him as he left the room. Oh, Maleficent, that girl always wanted to be invited to things.

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When the chestnut brown-haired teen finally returned to the dormitory after his “girls talk”  he opened the door, to a loud, enthusiastic bark echoing through the room, startling him so much he nearly dropped his cool. 

His eyes darted around, landing on the source of the noise For a moment, Hook’s mind reeled. Had Morgie somehow managed to shape-shift into a dog? Maybe by accident another spell went wrong. It wouldn’t be the weirdest thing that could happen, but still…

“Morgie?” Hook called out cautiously, his heart pounding. The puppy barked again, bounding toward him with an energy that was almost too real. 

As the creature got closer, Hook’s eyes narrowed. The puppy had an odd, stitched-together look as if someone had tried to sew a living being out of yarn and magic. Then it clicked—this was Morgie’s toy, which Hook spent hours making.

“Well, I’ll be,” Hook muttered, a bemused grin tugging at his lips as the plushie-dog started sniffing around his boots. “Looks like you’re barking up the wrong tree, little one.”

Morgie’s voice came from the corner, where he was lounging on his bed, clearly pleased with himself. “It’s not too bad, right? I mean, I know I didn’t get the spell quite right, but look how cute it turned out!”

Hook glanced up at the sandy-haired boy, who was watching the puppy with the same lips stuck on a grin the same lips that had melted Hook’s heart earlier. 

“It’s, uh…Nice,” Hook replied, trying and failing to keep his cool. He could feel his composure slipping, like sand through his fingers, especially when Morgie hopped off the bed and sauntered over to him, that signature sweet smile on his lips.

“Nice, huh?” Morgie teased, his tone light and playful as he bent down to scoop up the plushie, holding it close to his chest. “You know, you’re the one who made it. Don’t be too proud, Jamie.”

Hook’s heart went into overdrive over a nickname? — never in Neverland did Morgie ever use another nickname for Hook. Despite Hook’s plethora of nicknames for the sorcerer.

Hook swallowed hard, trying to focus on anything other than the fact that Morgie was standing way too close, looking way too cute, and too oblivious for his own bad.

“I was just… commenting on your spellwork not on my craft,” Hook managed to say, though his voice was a little too breathless for his liking. “You’ve really outdone yourself this time, sunshine.”

Morgie beamed at the praise, his eyes sparkling with pride almost giddy. “Well, I had some inspiration, I guess,” 

He scratched behind the plushie’s ears. The thing let out a soft, almost purring sound, like it was the happiest little thing in the world.

Hook bit his lip, trying to pull himself together. He wanted to talk about the — situation, about what it meant, but every time he opened his mouth to say something, Morgie would do something else that made him a lovesick fool.

Like now, when Morgie reached out to fix Hook’s collar, his fingers grazed the skin just above his collarbone. It was such a small, innocent friendly gesture, but it made Hook’s heart race like he was facing down a kraken.

“There,” Morgie said softly, his voice laced with satisfaction. “Much better. You said I should always keep you portrait perfect.”

Hook felt like he was going to lose it. He was supposed to be the suave, smooth-talking pirate, that could have any person in the school but here he was, being completely undone by a few simple touches and actions that was far too sweet for someone who was supposed to be a villain.

“Thanks la-ad,” Hook replied, though his voice cracked slightly on the word lad. He cleared his throat, trying to regain some semblance of control. “You know, Morgie, you really—”

But Morgie wasn’t listening. He was too busy playing with the plushie, now cradling it in his arms like a real puppy. The sorcerer was so lost in his own world.

Hook took a deep breath, trying to steady himself. This was not how he’d imagined this conversation going. He’d planned to be direct, maybe even a little teasing, but now… now he was the one who was a flustered mess, the one who couldn’t get his thoughts straight.

Morgie looked up then, his eyes meeting Hook’s with a gaze that was so innocent, so unassuming, that it nearly broke Hook all over again. “You were saying something?” Morgie prompted, tilting his head slightly, the plushie still clutched to his chest.

Hook swallowed hard. “Uh, nothing important,” he mumbled, suddenly feeling like he needed to get out of the building before he completely lost his cool. “Just, uh, keep working on that spell. You’re gonna get the hang of it.”

 “Really?” 

Hook nodded, trying to ignore the way the wave of feelings hit at the sight of Morgie’s smile. He was in too deep, and the worst part was that Morgie didn’t even realize it. Or maybe he did, and he was just that good at pretending.

Either way, Hook was in trouble. Big trouble.

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Days after the yet-to-be-named, reanimated, living, breathing (though thankfully not eating) dog had entered Hook and Morgie’s life, the two villains found themselves spending a lot of time alone in their dorm room, playing with their peculiar new pet. 

Unfortunately, the villain roommates couldn’t play puppy parents for too long before being tasked with something. They were glorified henchmen, of course, and senior year was coming to a close. With the end of the year looming, the pressure to pull off something big—something legendary—was mounting.

Enough time had passed since their last successful sleep prank, and it was time for Uli’s grand, dramatic, epic final scheme. Her own words, of course. The sea witch had devised a new scheme. She’d only given Morgie a vague task: scout the area before the others follow.

But in reality, everyone knew Uliana was simply using Morgie as a test dummy, a guinea pig to make sure the area was safe. Morgie, ever eager to please and maybe a little too trusting, had agreed without hesitation.

The area in question was inside the enchanted forest, situated right next to the academy. Merlin had dubbed it the Forbidden Forest until now, and it had remained off-limits to students for as long as anyone could remember. But with a new event on the horizon— called the Flower Forest Fest—the forest was about to be opened to the public. Or rather, to the rule abiding students. 

The whole event was really just an excuse to have all the teenagers corralled in one place so the academy staff could have a break from them.

This party in the deep, dark woods with no supervision was the perfect opportunity for mischief, and Uliana wasn’t going to let it go to waste. Days before the event itself the VK crew rounded up by the entrance of the forest.

Uliana was leaning against a tree, her tentacles twitching with barely contained excitement. "Morgie, you know what to do," she said, her voice laced with anticipation. "Follow the map, scout the area and make sure it's safe. And don't mess it up."

"Totally, I won’t disappoint," Morgie said excitedly, He turned to leave, only to find Hook standing there at the entrance of the woods, a smirk playing on his lips.

"Don’t leave without me," Hook said almost melodically, his accent ringing.

"I'm tagging along. Gotta make sure you don't get into too much trouble." Hook added running his hands through his hair.

Morgie raised an eyebrow, caught off guard by Hook's sudden insistence. "Did Uli ask you to come? Tell her I can do this on my own I promise."

"Oh, I don't doubt it. But you may need a pirate's help with map navigation,”

Maleficent chuckled from her perch on a bench in the distance. "Just try not to get caught, boys. I’d hate to have to spell you out of trouble." She yelled out to the two.

"Or watch Uli lose her mind if the plan goes south." Hades whispered to the dark fairy as they chuckled.

Uliana shot them both a glare before turning back to Morgie. "Just do your job, and we'll be fine. Hook try to keep Morgie alive!”

Morgie nodded, still a bit baffled by Hook’s sudden interest in tagging along. But he didn’t have time to question it further. He turned and headed towards the forest, Hook following closely behind.

As dusk fell, the two found themselves sneaking through the overgrown path leading to the forest. The trees loomed overhead, their branches twisting together like gnarled fingers, blocking out what little light remained.

“Watch where you’re stepping, sugar,” Hook said, his voice slightly gruff. He sidestepped a twisted root and glanced back at Morgie, who was following close behind him.

“We wouldn’t want you to trip and alert your Uncle Merlin, now would we?”

Morgie snorted, wrinkling his nose in mock disgust. “Ew, Hook, please don’t remind me that my mother tried to seduce our headmaster,” he replied, shaking his head as if to clear the unwanted image from his mind. 

The story was infamous, practically a chapter in their history books, and unfortunately for Morgie, it was unavoidable—Hook had read all about it.

“ Still gotta be careful,” 

Morgie rolled his eyes, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips despite himself. “I think you’re just trying to make me nervous so I mess up, and you can look like the hero.”

“Oh, come on now,” Hook replied, a smirk creeping onto his face. “If I were trying to be heroic, I’d be carrying you over my shoulder right now like some precious cargo.”

Morgie laughed, the sound echoing through the darkening woods. “Please, let’s be honest—it’d be me carrying you,”

Hook’s smirk widened, but there was a flicker of something softer in his eyes, something that Morgie, in his usual obliviousness, didn’t catch. “Spoil me too much, and I might start expecting it,” Hook quipped, though his voice had a slight edge to it, like he was hiding something beneath the banter.

Morgie was too busy trying to decipher the map of the forest to notice the subtle shift in Hook’s tone. He ducked under a low-hanging branch, then turned to make sure Hook was following. “Come on, James, you’re falling behind!”

Hook huffed, picking up the pace to catch up to Morgie. “I’m just giving you a head start,” he retorted, though he couldn’t help the small smile that tugged at his lips. Being around Morgie was like that—he found himself smiling more often than he cared to admit.

As they walked deeper into the forest, the sounds of the academy faded away, replaced by crickets and cicadas. The air was thick with the scent of earth and damp leaves, and somewhere in the distance, an owl hooted.

“Are we there yet?” Morgie asked, his voice breaking the silence. 

“Almost there sugar,” Hook replied, his eyes flicking to the map he’d brought with them, it was Uliana’s hand-drawn self proclaimed master.

“These boots are not made for walking” Hook was going to jokingly complain more. Then Morgie suddenly stopped, turning to face him with a serious expression.

“Hook, can I ask you something?” Morgie’s voice was soft, almost hesitant, like he was weighing his words carefully. Which was rare for the wizard; he looked like he was thinking too hard.

“Yeah?” Hook replied, his voice a little too eager, betraying the hope that had been building up inside him. He took a step closer, his dark cold heart pounding in his chest. “What is it, serpentine?”

Morgie hesitated, biting his lip as if he was trying to decide how to phrase his question. This was it. This was the moment Hook had been waiting for. Then, finally, he looked up at Hook, his eyes wide and innocent. 

“What should we name the dog?”

“Wait, what?”

Morgie’s serious expression melted into a smirk, as if he hadn’t just completely turned Hook’s world upside down. “Well, you made it and we’d had them for a few days and I was just thinking as its parents what should we name our child?”

Hook just stared at him, trying to process the emotional whiplash. “You’re asking me about the dog’s name? Now? When we’re trekking in the woods?” The darker haired boy tried not to sound too baffled.

Morgie nodded, completely ignorant to the turmoil he’d just put Hook through. “It feels wrong not to give him a name. Don’t you think so?”

Hook opened his mouth to say something, anything, but all that came out was a strangled laugh. He shook his head, running a hand through his hair in disbelief. “You really are something else, you know that?”

They arrived at where x was marked on the map, but instead of the dark and murky black lagoon they were used to, they found themselves in front of a big body of water. The lake before them was surrounded by vibrant flowers. The water shimmered like liquid silver, reflecting the semi-dark sky, now painted with hues of deep blue and violet.

Morgie’s eyes widened in awe, taking in the beauty of the scene. He couldn’t believe that the bumbling fool of a wizard—his mother’s words, not his—had been keeping this kind of beauty hidden from the students. If only the villains could have hung out here instead of the fish carcass-filled lagoons they were used to. But a sorcerer could dream.

“Uli wants us to ruin all of this beauty?” 

“It is a beauty,” Hook agreed, his eyes lingering on Morgie for a moment longer than necessary. “But not as beautiful as—“

“The seven seas,” Morgie finished Hook’s sentence, attempting to mimic his accent but ending up sounding more posh than the pirate's accent.

Hook chuckled, shaking his head. “Am I that predictable?”

“Maybe you are, Captain,” Morgie replied with a grin, he also added a wink at the end.

Hook cleared his throat “Enough chit chat, let’s do this,” the pirate declared, though there was a reluctance in his voice, as if he didn’t really want to disturb the moment.

The pair soon split up around the lake, each taking a different section to look for any magical traps. There were already a few chairs and tables set up, indicating that the employees had been there before them, likely preparing for the upcoming festivities. But the two ended up finding nothing.

But the mood between them was different tonight, less focused on mischief and more on simply being together in this strangely beautiful place. As they worked, Hook found himself glancing over at Morgie mindlessly for too long, his mind not fully on the task at hand.

“Hook, focus,” Morgie called out from across the lake, snapping Hook from the one-man staring contest he was winning.

“I am focused,” Hook shot back, lying through his perfectly white teeth. His mind was racing with thoughts that had nothing to do with their villainous mission.

Eventually, they ended up near the water’s edge, the moonlight casting a soft glow over the lake. Hook stood beside Morgie, trying to find the right moment to say what had been on his mind for weeks now.

“You know, Morgie…” Hook began, his voice uncharacteristically hesitant. “There’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you.”

Morgie turned to face him, wide eyes and just happy. It was clear there were no thoughts behind those eyes, just pure curiosity and unabashed happiness. “What is it?”

Then footsteps, the sound of them put the two villains on high alert. It sounded like there was a group approaching. Then they heard metal clanking against the stony path. It was the school's security knights.

As the sound grew louder, Morgie’s heart raced. "We’re running right?" he whispered urgently, grabbing Hook's hand.

"Right behind you, sugar,"

The two villains bolted as if they were living on the run like Bonnie and Clyde. Hand in hand, they attempted to navigate between trees, until they skidded to a halt at the water’s edge.

“A dead end? Seriously?” Morgie panted, his eyes wide with panic as he looked back over his shoulder. The footsteps and metal clanging were getting closer, echoing through the trees. They had nowhere to go.

“Guess we’re going for a dip,” Hook said with a wry grin, without any warning pulling Morgie with him as he splashed into the lake, soaking them both. 

Hook glanced at Morgie, who was still scanning their surroundings, his panic evident in his wide eyes.

 “Don’t you have a spell to get us out of here?” 

“I don’t know... What if it doesn’t work or teleports us somewhere else?” Morgie’s voice trembled as he voiced his concern.

“Just give it a try,” Hook urged, his usual confidence faltering just slightly.

Morgie raised his hands, beginning to mutter the incantation. But after a few moments, nothing happened, not even a flicker of magic. “Why isn't it working? It should be working! Why isn't it—"

“Easy, love,” Hook interrupted, chuckling softly to hide his growing concern. Then, as if a ship crashed into the shore, Hook smacked his own forehead in realization. “The lake is enchanted. Spells don’t work here. Duh.”

He had known this—Uliana had mentioned it while laying out her plan—but Hook had been too distracted, stealing glances at Morgie, to process the information fully. Now, that lapse in attention was coming back to haunt him.

Morgie’s eyes widened in alarm. “How was I supposed to know that?!”

“It’s called an enchanted lake, darling,” Hook replied, trying to keep his tone light. But while Morgie was freaking out for one reason, Hook was freaking out for another entirely. His gaze kept slipping back to Morgie’s wet form, the way his clothes clung to his frame. The way the water glistened on his skin.

“You knew that the whole time? This is no time for jokes” 

But Morgie, ever oblivious to Hook’s not-so-subtle ogling, ran a hand through his drenched light brown hair, groaning in frustration. “This is just great. We’re going to get caught because I stupidly—”

“Hey, hey,” Hook cut him off, stepping closer until they were nearly chest to chest, water dripping from his shirt and revealing the toned muscles beneath. He tried to keep his cool, but the sight of Morgie soaked was making it difficult to concentrate on anything else. “We’ll figure this out. You’re not stupid.”

“They’re getting closer,”

Morgie finally noticed the way Hook’s shirt clung to his chest, revealing his toned physique, but it was just a fleeting observation as his worries took over again. “What do we do now? We can’t swim our way out of here,”

“We don’t need to, do you trust me?” Hook whispered urgently, their faces inches apart.

“Of course I do,” 

“Then hold your breath,” Hook instructed, and they both submerged beneath the surface, the water cool and oddly calming despite the danger. Hook just hoped that they wouldn’t be detected in the crystal clear waters.

They stayed underwater for what felt like an eternity, the tension building as they waited for the footsteps to pass. When they finally resurfaced, dripping and breathless, the coast was clear. Hook couldn’t help but grin at Morgie, who was still panting slightly, his hair a mess of wet curls.

“See? We’re fine,” Hook said, trying to maintain his usual cocky demeanor, though his heart was pounding for reasons beyond just the chase.

Morgie shook his head, a faint smile finally breaking through his earlier panic. “You’re too cocky for your own good.”

“Part of my charm,” Hook replied smoothly, though his thoughts were far from smooth as he took in Morgie’s disheveled appearance. He had to remind himself to breathe.

With a quick, whispered incantation, Morgie tried the teleportation spell once more. This time, the spell worked, though instead of teleporting them directly to their dorm room, they arrived at the entrance of the forest in a flash of light, still soaking wet and shivering slightly.

“I still need to get the hang of that spell,” Morgie muttered, slightly frustrated.

“You did your best, my little spell caster,” Hook teased, though there was a fondness in his tone that belied his words.

“I never thought there’d be a day I’d miss concrete pathways,” The sorcerer looked like he wanted to kiss the pavement beneath him.

“Come on, let’s get back to the dorm before trouble comes knocking at our door,” Hook said before dragging Morgie all the way back to their room.

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On the morning of the flower festival instead of skipping class and preparing outfits as Hook suggested. Both of them were in alchemy. The Alchemy class was, according to the legend himself, an “Honors” course, though most of the VKs privately agreed that the only thing honorable about it was their patience in tolerating the old wizard's droning voice.

Morgie sat at the very front, his brow furrowed in concentration as he half-heartedly attempted to focus on the day's lesson. 

His mother had always insisted that listening to “bumbling fools” like Merlin was a waste of time, but Morgie was starting to think that maybe—just maybe—there was some merit in learning the craft properly. (Or his mom was just very jaded with Merlin.)

After all, his spells were a bit hit-or-miss, and Alchemy seemed like a skill worth learning. He was determined to at least make some sense of it.

Meanwhile, Hook had taken up his usual spot at the back of the class, lounging as if he owned the place. His crimson blazer was draped lazily over the back of his chair, and he seemed more interested in staring than listening to Merlin’s lecture. 

His eyeliner-heavy lids kept drifting from the clock to Morgie, who was diligently—or as diligently as the boy could manage—taking notes.

Morgie, feeling the weight of Hook’s stare even from across the room, decided to liven things up. It wasn’t like he was getting anything useful out of the lecture anyway.

He quickly folded a piece of parchment into an origami shape, whispering a quick spell under his breath. The paper crane floated up, flapping its wings gently as it made its way across the room to Hook.

Morgie couldn’t resist a small, mischievous smile as he watched it land gracefully on Hook’s desk. Hook glanced down at the crane, his brows lifting in mild surprise before he unfolded the paper.

Morgie: Wherefore art thou, James-eo?

Hook couldn't help but smirk. Morgie practicing Shakespearean soliloquies caught Hook’s interest. Moments later Morgie received a paper cannonball to the head.

Hook: What is this nonsense? Go back 2 studying, u nerd no Xo, Hook

Morgie rolled his eyes. He quickly folded the paper, this time into the shape of a flower, and sent it floating back to Hook.

Morgie: You wound me, sir! Such harsh criticism from one so noble

Hook suppressed a laugh, shaking his head. He pretended to be irritated but couldn’t resist playing along. He picked up his ostrich feather quill and scribbled another reply.

Hook: Noble? I’m more like the dashing thief stealing the <3’s 

Morgie’s heart did a little somersault when he looked at the pirate’s little heart doodle. He felt a strange hot feeling lingering in his face. Is this how you're supposed to feel when you're passing notes with your friend?

Morgie: Thief, you say? More like a dashing rogue who can’t help but be charmed by my wit.

As Hook read the note, he was about to pen a response when Maleficent, who was sitting next to him, caught the exchange. She elbowed Hook, whispering with a smirk, “Stop it, you love birds.”

Maybe it was Morgie growing a bit too lax, or maybe his spellcasting was just off today, but instead of landing on Hook’s desk, the paper crane began to shimmer and shift. In a flash, it transformed into a real, live messenger dove, cooing softly as it flapped its wings and landed on Hook’s shoulder.

Hook’s eyes widened in surprise, and Morgie’s heart dropped into his stomach. The entire class turned to look, and Merlin’s voice, which had been droning on about the properties of transmutation, came to an abrupt halt.

Morgie’s eyes widened in panic, and he desperately tried to recast the spell to no avail.

“Mr. le Fay!” Merlin’s voice boomed across the classroom, making Morgie jump in his seat. “What, pray tell, is the meaning of this interruption?”

“I… uh… I didn’t mean to…” Morgie stammered, his face flushing with heat as he tried to explain. The dove on Hook’s shoulder gave a soft, accusatory coo, as if to say You’ve really done it this time

Morgie stammered, “I-I… It was just a note! I didn’t mean for—”

“Not our fault you can’t keep our attention,” Hook cut in with a smirk, his tone dripping with mockery. “Maybe if your lectures weren’t as dull as dishwater, we wouldn’t have to entertain ourselves.”

Morgie’s eyes widened in shock. He had never expected Hook to defend him, let alone by taking a jab at Merlin. He barely had time to process it before Merlin’s voice cut through the moment.

“You’re passing notes in my class?” Merlin asked, his eyes narrowing as he waved his hand dismissively. “You and Mr. B artholomew-Hook can explain yourselves at the library in detention, Tonight.”

Morgie’s heart sank even further. Not only had he messed up his spell, but now he had ruined Uliana’s plans as well. He could already imagine her fury, and it was enough to make him want to sink through the floor. Hook, on the other hand, seemed entirely unbothered.

“Great,” Hook muttered under his breath as Merlin turned back to the blackboard,As the class resumed, Hook threw one final note to Morgie.

Hook: See u In date-ention <3

Morgie unfolded the note, his earlier irritation melting into reluctant amusement. His lips curled into a small smile, at the heart doodle at the end. He quickly folded the note back up, shoving it into his pocket. After more boring lectures the bell soon rang.

“You better thank the Gods Uli wasn’t in that class or she would have done a number on both of you,” Maleficent commented. It didn’t sound like she herself was scared of Uliana but more fed up with hearing Uliana’s constant reprimands to others.

“Pfft, not like she can do much to them. Hook is her favorite,” Hades added, a smirk playing on his lips as his eyes flicked to Morgie, the flame in his hair flaring slightly with amusement.

“Who’s gonna tell her?” Maleficent asked, her gaze turning serious as all eyes fell on Morgie.

Morgie opened his mouth to speak, dread creeping in, but before he could say a word, Hook stepped forward. “I’ll tell her,” he said confidently, not a trace of fear in his voice.

Morgie blinked, taken aback. Hook had always been a bit of a smooth-talker, but standing up to Uliana for him? That was new.

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Later, in the shadowy corner of the courtyard, Uliana’s eight tentacles rippled with barely contained anger. Hook and Morgie stood in front of her, trying not to flinch under her intense gaze.

“Detention? Detention” Uliana hissed, her voice venomous. “How could you two idiots let yourselves get caught passing notes? You're not children!” Her tentacles flared out, emphasizing her frustration.

Morgie shrunk under her words, guilt bubbling up inside him. He could feel his heart pounding in his chest, the weight of her anger almost too much to bear. But before he could apologize, Hook stepped forward.

“Uli, ease up,” Hook said, his tone as calm as shores with no waves. “It wasn’t all Morgie’s fault. I was the one who got us caught up in the notes. If you’re mad at anyone, be mad at me.”

Uliana’s eyes narrowed, her anger now directed at Hook. “I am mad at you, James! You think you can just talk your way out of this?” she snapped, “This is serious!”

“I know it is,” Hook replied smoothly, not backing down. “But you’re coming down way too hard. We’ll handle it.” His eyes met hers with a steady confidence, refusing to be intimidated.

Uliana’s lips pressed into a thin line, her frustration mounting as she felt her control over the situation slipping.

“You two—” Uliana started, but Hook interjected quickly, “Uh uh, we’ll figure out how to get out of magical detention. We always do,” he said with a casual shrug, as if it were the easiest thing in the world.

Then, with a playful smirk, he added, “Don’t yell too much, you’ll get wrinkles. And you’re scaring Morgie, so like… stop.”

Hades chuckled under his breath, “The pirate is talking back,” His voice dripped with sarcasm, the flames on his head flickering as he spoke.

Maleficent rolled her eyes, leaning closer to Hook and whispering, “You’ve got guts today, Hook. Didn’t think you’d actually stand up to her.

Hook shrugged, but his eyes softened as he glanced back at Morgie. “Had to be done.”

Uliana, sensing the moment was slipping from her control, took a deep breath, her anger simmering down to a more manageable level. Her tentacles slowly relaxed behind her, though her eyes still burned with residual frustration. “Just… don’t let it happen again. You know how important tonight was. And Morgie,” she added, her gaze hardening as it landed on him, “next time, don’t let yourself get so easily distracted.”

Morgie nodded, his cheeks flushing with a mix of embarrassment and something else—gratitude, maybe? He glanced at Hook, who was still standing protectively by his side, and he felt a flicker of something more than just friendship, something he wasn’t quite ready to name yet.

Uliana, having said her piece, finally stormed out, her anger leaving the air heavy with tension. Once she was gone, Morgie let out a breath he didn’t realize he’d been holding. The courtyard seemed quieter, almost peaceful, now that her storm had passed.

“Thanks,” Morgie mumbled, glancing shyly at Hook. “I didn’t expect you to—”

“Don’t mention it,” Hook interrupted, a soft smile tugging at his lips. He reached out and ruffled Morgie’s hair, the gesture light but filled with warmth. “Can’t let you take all the heat, can I?”

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Being magically locked inside the library was the worst. Well, for the not as bad as doing manual labor or being forced to be good against their will. Just being locked inside a room that was fun-proof was going to be punishment enough for them.

“This sucks,” Hook groaned, slumping against a bookshelf.

“Well, at least we have… yeah, I got nothing,” Morgie tried to stay positive, searching for a silver lining, but even he was stumped.

Hook shot him a sidelong glance, amused by Morgie’s attempt at optimism.

“I could try this magician trick I’m working on,” Morgie suggested, perking up a bit at the thought.

“Magician? Seriously, sunshine, you’ve downgraded to magician tricks?” Hook teased, unable to resist ribbing Morgie just a little.

“Hey, they’re cool! And less dangerous when you mess up,” Morgie defended, his tone brightening. He reached toward Hook’s ear with a playful smile. “You’ve got something in your ear,” 

Even in the dullest moments, Morgie found ways to entertain. His sandy-brown hair fell into his eyes as he concentrated, trying to pull off his trick with a flourish. Hook tried to suppress the smile that tugged at his lips, finding it increasingly difficult to hide just how cute he thought Morgie was in these moments.

“Ta-da!” Morgie exclaimed, triumphantly holding out his hand—empty. “Huh, it was supposed to be a coin,” he said, furrowing his brow in confusion.

“A for effort,” Hook smirked, though his eyeliner covered eyes softened with fondness.

“It should be A for… for… Amazing! ” Morgie insisted, puffing out his chest with exaggerated pride.

Hook chuckled, but as Morgie’s words faded into the silence of the library, he realized that they had a lot of time to kill. And with nothing to do but stare at dusty old books or each other, it hit him—this was the perfect opportunity to talk about the big boat in the room. 

But was Hook really ready? He’d built this moment up in his head for what felt like forever, but did Morgie actually like him back after all this time? Hook hated overthinking. He’d always been content with being  pretty, being a reckless himbo, and knowing he was good at things. But the sorcerer definitely changed that for him—made him want to think, to feel, to be more.

Lost in his thoughts, Hook found himself staring off into space, his mind racing with all the possible outcomes of this conversation. The scenarios played out in his head like scenes from a movie, each one more nerve-wracking than the last.

When he blinked back into reality, Morgie was suddenly inches away from his face, their noses almost touching. Hook hadn’t even noticed him move closer. Morgie’s wide, concerned eyes bore into his, and before Hook could register what was happening, the other boy began to shake him—violently.

“Hook, are you okay? Did I upset you or something?” Morgie’s voice was filled with worry, his hands gripping Hook’s shoulders tightly.

“You looked like you were thinking too hard—I got scared, honestly,” Morgie added, his voice small, as if he were afraid of the answer.

But before Hook could respond, he felt himself tipping backward. He’d been leaning too far off his chair, and now, gravity was pulling them down—fast. Morgie’s eyes widened in alarm as he realized what was happening, but it was too late. With a loud crash, the pair went tumbling to the floor, a tangle of limbs and startled yelps.

Hook landed with a grunt, Morgie sprawled across his chest, their faces just inches apart once again. For a moment, neither of them moved, both too stunned by the sudden fall. Hook’s heart was pounding hard and he hoped the wizard didn’t notice.

Morgie’s cheeks flushed a deep shade of pink, and he quickly scrambled off of Hook, mumbling apologies under his breath. Hook, still lying on the floor, couldn’t help but laugh—a genuine, carefree laugh that echoed through the silent library.

“You okay, love?”

Instead of the response Hook was expecting, Morgie groaned, “I should have transformed into a cat. I could have landed on my feet.”

Hook laughed, still chuckling as he sat up and rubbed the back of his head where he’d hit the ground. “I wish you weighed like a cat,

As they both got to their feet, dusting themselves off, Hook noticed that Morgie’s scarf had started to untie around his neck. The pirate’s eyes lit up with a mischievous glint, and a smirk spread across his face as he reached out fixing the scarf.

“What’d you do that for?”

“I can’t be the only one who’s portrait perfect. I can’t have a disheveled wizard standing next to me, can I?” Hook retorted, his tone teasing, though there was an undertone of genuine care.

Morgie shook his head, a small smile tugging at his lips. The other teen however did not stop staring at the pirate. His expression could only be described as pure wonder.

“All done. I know it’s hard but you can stop staring at me lad,” Hook added, though in reality, he could stare into Morgie’s hazel eyes for hours on end if given the chance.

“Oh, I’m just admiring your eyeliner,” Morgie bit back. “It looks on point today… not that it was bad before, but you get the point.”

Hook shook his head, trying to suppress the warmth rising in his chest. “Morgie, you’re not gonna get mad if I told you a secret?”

“Why would I be, James?”

“Don’t—” Hook started to correct him but stopped, a rare flicker of uncertainty crossing his features. “I just have been feeling things for this person, and I don’t know how to handle it.”

“Who?” Morgie asked, his voice catching slightly. The sorcerer didn’t know why hearing those words coming out of the pirate stung so much, but it did. The fuzzy warmth he’d been feeling suddenly twisted into something else, something more intense and painful.

Hook’s golden hook grazed against Morgie’s cheek, the cold metal a stark contrast to the warmth between them. It was a surprisingly gentle gesture, almost affectionate, but instead of calming Morgie, the unexpected touch sent a shock through him. His emotions, already teetering on the edge, tipped over into something uncontrollable.

Before Hook could say more, the air around them crackled with dark magic as Morgie’s pent-up feelings surged to the surface. A heavy book, glowing ominously with a dark aura, suddenly dislodged itself from a nearby shelf and came crashing down on Hook’s head.

“Hook!” Morgie gasped, his heart racing in panic as he rushed to his friend’s side. But as he knelt down, he noticed the book opened to a page but decided to save that for later. 

Hook groaned, rubbing his head where the book had struck him. “Next time, just tell me you don’t want to hear it,” he muttered with a half-smile, trying to lighten the mood despite the throbbing pain in his skull.

Morgie’s heart was pounding, not just from the shock but from the realization of what he was feeling. He looked at Hook, still reeling from the rush of emotions. Maybe, just maybe, those fuzzy feelings were more than just friendship after all. 

“I didn’t mean to do that,” Morgie stammered, feeling a wave of guilt wash over him.

“I know,” Hook said with a small, forgiving smile. “But can’t you play nurse and find something for me?” He pouted, looking up at Morgie with those big, imploring eyes that always seemed to get him whatever he wanted.

He carefully grabbed hold of Hook’s head, pushing back the pirate’s chin-length chestnut mane. He quickly recited a simple healing spell, concentrating on getting it right. He wasn’t about to mess this up and hurt Hook even more.

“How are you feeling?” 

“Better that you’re here,” Hook replied, his words carrying a weight that made Morgie’s breath hitch.

“I’ve been here the whole time,” Morgie said, his voice barely above a whisper.

“You should lay down,” Morgie suggested, and before Hook could argue, Morgie lay down beside him on the floor, the cold stone beneath them doing nothing to quell the warmth between them.

They were so close now, lying side by side, and Morgie could feel his heart pounding in his chest, loud and fast. The reality of his feelings hit him like a wave, overwhelming and undeniable. 

“Morgie, what’s wrong?” 

“I think I like you,” Morgie blurted out, the words tumbling from his lips before he could stop them. His eyes widened as he realized what he’d just said, his face flushing with embarrassment. “I mean, I really like you… like, more than just as a friend and I know you don’t like me like that.”

Hook blinked, clearly flabbergasted. “You think I don’t have feelings for you?” he asked, a hint of disbelief in his voice. “Morgyn Le Fay, I’ve been flirting with you since I've known you!”

“You flirt with everyone,” 

“That’s beside the point, you—you’re only just realizing you like me?! Now after everything” Hook couldn’t help but laugh, a mixture of relief and astonishment coloring his tone.

“Well… yeah,” Morgie admitted, feeling both sheepish and exhilarated at the same time. “But I do. I really, really do.

For a moment, they just stared at each other, the air between them charged with a newfound intensity. Slowly, instinctively, they began to lean in, their lips inches apart. Morgie’s heart raced, anticipation thrumming in his veins. He could feel Hook’s breath on his skin, warm and inviting.

But just as their lips were about to meet, something caught Morgie’s eye. He glanced over and saw the spell book lying open on the floor beside them. He could barely read but the page it was opened to glowed faintly.

Wait,” Morgie murmured, pulling back slightly, his eyes fixated on the page. He reached for it with trembling fingers, his curiosity piqued.

“It’s a spellbook,” Morgie said, his voice laced with surprise.

“You’ve got plenty of those,” Hook replied with a smirk, watching him closely.

“But look at this page,” Morgie insisted, his excitement growing. “It’s a teleportation spell and it looks like a strong one. We can get out of here!”

Hook leaned back, a mischievous grin tugging at his lips. “Wouldn’t that get us into more trouble? We could just wait it out and enjoy each other's company here…” His voice trailed off, his eyes full of suggestion.

Morgie huffed playfully. “Since when have you cared about getting into trouble?”

“Touché.” 

“Besides, we have a dance to get to, remember? I really want to go and dance,” Morgie added with a sweet smile. “Pretty please?”

Hook’s resolve crumbled at that, unable to resist Morgie’s infectious excitement. That smile could bend even the most hardened pirate. “Alright, alright,” he relented with a chuckle. “You win.”

Morgie’s smile broadened as he began to recite the teleportation spell. His voice, though steady, carried the weight of the magic he was summoning. The spell tugged at his energy, each word making him feel more and more drained. But this time, there was a motivation that went beyond mere escape—he wanted this, not just for himself but for Hook too.

With the final words, the spell was complete, and they were enveloped in a swirl of dark energy. In an instant, they poofed into their dorm room, greeted by the loud, excited barks of the dog.

“Are you okay, love?” Hook asked, his voice softer than usual, the word love carrying more weight than it ever had before. It wasn’t playful this time—it was full of genuine concern.

Morgie blinked, still feeling the dizziness that came with powerful magic. “Just a bit woozy,” he admitted.

“Sit down for a minute, breathe,” Hook instructed, moving quickly to help Morgie to his bed. The wizard looked like he was about to tumble down, and Hook didn’t want to risk another fall.

As soon as Morgie sat down, the pup leaped into his lap, wagging its half snake tail enthusiastically. Morgie petted the dog gently, his fingers running through the soft polyster. The exertion from the teleportation spell had taken more out of him than he anticipated.

Strong dark magic was exhausting, especially for someone who was still relatively new to it. But Morgie didn’t regret using it. Not this time. He glanced up at Hook, whose usual smirk had softened into something more genuine, more vulnerable.

“I’m sitting too. I’ve fallen way too many times today,” Hook said, dropping down beside Morgie on the edge of the bed.

Morgie laughed at that. “You’ve definitely fallen… literally and romantically,” 

Hook, who would usually fire back with a cocky retort, simply smiled. There was no act anymore—no bravado, no sarcasm. This was Hook, laid bare. Vulnerable, eager, caring. It made Morgie’s heart swell with warmth. Hook wasn’t the ruthless pirate he always presented. He was more than that, and seeing him like this—seeing him care—made Morgie feel something he hadn’t expected. It was more than just attraction. It was affection, and it was real.

“Can we finally talk about it?” Hook asked, his voice breaking the comfortable silence. “No more distractions?”

“I didn’t get to say all I wanted to say earlier.”

Hook nodded, taking a deep breath. “I didn’t either.”

But before they could dive into their long-overdue conversation, Morgie’s eyes lit up with another spontaneous idea. “Wait! Before we say anything else, I finally know what to name our little pupparoo!”

Hook raised an eyebrow, amused but not surprised by Morgie’s sudden shift. “Of course you do,” he said with a fond smile. “Go on then.”

“M.J.—for Morgyn and James!” Morgie beamed, clearly proud of his idea even if it was just a combination of their first names. “It’s perfect, don’t you think?”

Hook’s expression softened even more, his eyes filled with warmth. “It’s perfect,” he agreed, not even needing further explanation. “You can call me James now,” he added, his voice quieter, more intimate. “You have the privilege now, even if you say it all the time already.”

Morgie let out a satisfied humm, a shy but genuine smile spreading across his face. “James,” he repeated softly, savoring the sound of it on his lips.

Hook—no, James —smiled back, and in that moment, everything between them seemed to fall into place. 

"James Hook, I like you," 

“What a revolutionary idea.”

Morgie frowned, a bit more serious than usual. “No sarcasm, please.”

Hook’s smirk faded, and for once, the pirate looked… nervous. “Yeah, I like you too much for my own good,” he confessed, his throat suddenly dry. He shifted his weight uncomfortably, avoiding Morgie’s gaze. “Liking you is terrifying. You’re the one person I smile too much at, and honestly? It hurts.” His voice was quieter now. “I was scared you’d think I was just sleazy, that I was flirting with you for fun.”

Morgie opened his mouth, but no words came out. There was so much he wanted to say—to thank Hook for sticking by him even when he felt like a loser in the villain gang, for not moving out despite Morgie being a clueless, oblivious mess of a roommate. But all of that was too much. All that came out instead was, “Can I kiss you?”

Hook’s expression softened, his smirk returning just slightly. “I thought you’d never ask.” With the confirmation, Hook leaned over meeting Morgie’s lips.

Their kiss was short, tentative, but sweet. James tasted like that vanilla chapstick he put on every morning. Meanwhile, Hook was enjoying this kiss way more than any of the kisses he's stolen from others. But before things could get steamier, Morgie pulled back, his face flushed.

Hook, breathless but amused, cocked his head. “Was that any good?”

Morgie stared at him, wide-eyed. “We could’ve been kissing this whole time? Why didn’t you tell me sooner?”

Hook couldn’t help but roll his eyes. Of course, the boy he liked was an absolute idiot when it came to love. But it was his idiot. “Stop thinking and more kissing, please,” he teased.

This time, the kiss deepened, turning into something far more passionate. To Morgie’s surprise, Hook was gentle, far gentler than he would’ve expected from the experienced pirate. His touch was light but sure, guiding Morgie through it as if savoring every moment.

When they finally broke apart, both of them breathless, Hook chuckled, still holding Morgie close. “As much as I’m enjoying this,” he said, glancing down at the pup staring up at them, “our child is watching. And we’ve got a party to crash.”

Morgie smiled, though it was softer, less mischievous than usual. “I’m not really in the mood to be villainous with the others today.”

Hook shook his head, brushing a stray lock of hair from Morgie’s face. “Who said anything about being villainous? Let’s just go and have fun, yeah?”

The two of them started getting ready for the Flower Forest Fest, though unsurprisingly, Hook took the longest. Morgie was about to walk out in his usual green ensemble when Hook stopped him, gently draping his favorite crimson blazer over the wizard’s shoulders.

Morgie blinked, looking down at the jacket. “You sure? This is your favorite.”

“And it looks good on you. You should wear it,” Hook said, his voice low and full of pride.

Morgie was about to protest, but when he caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror, he realized how well the jacket suited him. He looked… nice. Nicer than usual. And if it made Hook happy, he wasn’t going to argue.

When Hook finally decided his own outfit was up to standard—after about ten more minutes of preening—Morgie picked up MJ, their little doll-like dog, giving him one last scratch behind the ears. “Be good, MJ. Don’t tear up the place,” Morgie said softly looking at it button eyes.

Hook raised an eyebrow as Morgie rummaged through his things, finally pulling out two flower crowns. “We’re supposed to be festive, right?”

Hook chuckled, amused but indulgent, letting Morgie place one on his head. He even smoothed his hair as Morgie adjusted the flowers, looking ridiculously pleased with himself. However, when Morgie put his own crown on, the flowers wilted almost immediately, their bright petals curling in on themselves.

Hook snorted. “Perfect,” he said, giving Morgie a once-over. “You’re looking drop-dead beautiful.”

Morgie pouted, fiddling with the dead flowers. “Just my luck, huh?”

“Hey, don’t be mean to my serpentine,” Hook teased, playfully bumping his shoulder against Morgie’s.

They both stood there, Hook in his meticulously curated outfit and Morgie in Hook’s crimson blazer, a wilted flower crown perched on his head. The sight of the two of them like this, after everything—after all the teasing, the near-misses, the flirting—it felt... right.

"You know," Hook began, his voice soft but still carrying that teasing lilt, “I like dumb boys like you.”

Morgie laughed, the sound light and easy. “I guess that’s fitting, considering you’re my dumb pirate.”

Hook grinned, pulling Morgie closer, the space between them disappearing as their lips met again, a sweet kiss that lingered just long enough to feel like a promise. When they pulled apart, Hook brushed his thumb along Morgie’s cheek.

“And don’t you forget it.”

[aloysiusrpg]

ce que je déteste sur les forums rps

vu que certain(e)s le font, autant que je m'y mette, non ?

Les forums ù y'a zéro diversité (des membres, principalement des nanas blanches), tu regardes dans les scénarios, tu voies que des mecs hétéros attendus, et blancs aussi de surcroit. un petit +1 quand le forum a la prétention de se sentir inclusif. m d r

les forums où el staff avait fixé une limite de 3 comptes. puis quand le staff a eu ses trois comptes, la règle change bizarrement à 6. et quand ils ont atteint les 6 comptes, la règle a changé à 9. tu cliques sur leur profil sur la PA et tu vois leurs 1872 dcs affichés. tu sais que si tu tentes un de leur scénarios, t'auras le droit à une réponse tous les deux mois car ils ont pas le temps (et d'autres rps avant toi).

les nanas qui se prônent comme des social justicières warriors, elles guettent toutes les ouvertures de forum dans l'unique but de placader un message bien salty dans la partie invité le jour de l'opening, histoire de bien afficher les méchants admins. (alors qu'un an avant, c'est elles qui faisaient ça en pire mais du jour au lendemain, elles ont décidé qu'elles seraient prétresses du rpg)

les gens qui vont dans les serveurs discords en attendant la pré-ouverture dudit foru. ça critique h24, remet en question sans arrêt les annexes, etc. ou demande la rédaction de 15 annexes en plus pour au final... ne pas s'inscrire sur le forum. cassez-vous sérieux.

les gens qui ont 4839886 triggers warnings (dont des tws qui sont homosexualité) mais l'homosexualité te trigger ? tu te rends compte de ce que tu dis ? et j'sais pas, le plaisir de la lecture, la rencontre avec l'inconnu. oui, on peut avoir des tws mais si ten as pour tout ou n'importe quoi, sorry not sorry, le rp n'est peut être pas fait pour toi.

les gens qui se jugent supérieurs (par ex. parce qu'ils font pas du smut) et qui adorent faire du slutshaming. bah écoute, chacun ses envies de rp. parfois, je fais du smut, parfois j'en fait pas, du dépend du perso et du contexte. et si t'évites un quelconque lien avec mon perso parce que ta grandeur te l'empêche, tant pis pour toi tho.

les gens avec qui t'as un rp. toutes les 3 semaines t'as une réponse, mais par contre, tu vois l'autre personne répondre 4893729 fois à la personne qui est son lien love interest. et quand tu te demandes où ça en est, elle te rep "beh le rp n'est plus d'actualité, il s'est passé 100 choses depuis". sans blague, j'ai bien vu quand j'attendais.

les gens qui se cachent derrière 10 troubles pour justifier leur mauvaise éducation. non, j'peux pas. bonus pour les personnes qui critiquent un comportement alors qu'une semaine avant/après, elles font la même chose.

les gens qui posent un scénario love en te disant qu'ils finiront endgame mais au bout de 76892 dramas et de 83 années. et donc, tu tentes de prendre et au bout de 5 rps, tu comprends qu'avec eux, ton perso n'évoluera jamais. fin, j'sais pas, des persos peuvent être en couple et avoir du drama, c'est pas incompatible. pourquoi les faire tourner autour pendant 150 ans ? la vie est trop courte.

les gens qui ne rpent et ne commentent les fiches que de leurs copaines. oui d'accord, restez entre vous (et faites vous un foru privé sérieux à ce point là)

bref, je critique, je critique mais heureusement y'a des chouettes forums, des choeuttes rpgistes, oui parfois y'a pas le feeling, oui, on peut pas tous s'entendre (et encore mon coté bisounours me fait dire qu'on est adultes et qu'avec un p'tit peu d'efforts de la part de chacun des cotés, y'aurait aucun soucis) mais bon, y'a encore et toujours de belles rencontres que je fais, même quinze ans après mon arrivée dans la sphère rpgique.

[mare-avatars]

Si t'as le temps de passer sur les fiches de tes potes pour y écrire des pavés full compliments full emojis, t'as le temps de passer dire "bienvenue" et de rajouter un petit mot sympa pour les gens que tu ne connais pas.

Fais pas ta star, dis bonjour à tout le monde, ça ne t'engage pas à écrire ou même juste avoir un lien avec elleux après. Les cliques ça pue, on est plus au collège.

[negrowhat]

15 Day BL Challenge 2K24

This is the last day of my challenge! I think I'm going to do a more inclusive one. I sort of excluded other QL's, GL's and women all together, which is TRASH of me to do. It wasn't really my intention, but I think I was just trying to release a more generic one to see how it was received by the community. So I will make a new, better one. Or should I just make one for GLs? IDK I'll work on a new one soon. It's here if you want to do it, but I get it if you wanna wait for the new one to come out.

Day 15: Top 5 Bestest Besties

The Boy Clique from History 3: Make Our Days Count. If you...disregard them bullying Xi Gu in the beginning...they're a great group of friends. They supported each other through everything. They apologized to Xi Gu and adopted him into their friend group when Hao Ting started dating him. They went and found yaoi novels to read so they could talk to Sun Bo Xiang properly when he started showing his interest in Lu Zhi Gang. And overall they just hyped each other up about every, single thing. I loved them.

The Special Investigation Unit from The Sign the Series. Yai and Tharn of course, but the entire friend group. KhemThongthai and Yai had noooo problems going along with PhayaTharn's shenanigans and hijinks throughout the series. They did every thing they could to get the two together and they searched high and low with Phaya to find Tharn. They were there crying over Phaya with Tharn. They helped each other excel through training camp together. The 5 of them had a true brotherhood.

The Squad from Together With Me. I will always love this solid group of friends. They had a family. They always banded together to protect whoever needed it. They took care of Pharm when it came to his icky relationship with the school doctor. Yiwa was KornKnock's biggest supporter. Korn wouldn't sleep until he found Yiwa after Knock's girlfriend tried to hire thugs to hurt her. And Yiwa and Fai worked hard to take down Knock's evil girlfriend. They even helped P'Phu defend his relationship with his...professor...

Pearl and her Babes from The Gameboys Franchise. Gawd she was like their lil Fairy Bi-Mother. She worked hard to get CaiReel together and protect them from outside forces. She offered them so much sound advice and she was quick to apologize when she was wrong. She was always there for CaiReel, never judged them, and played an integral part in them meeting in real life. And they offered their advice, love, and support when she was looking for a girlfriend. And they were ALWAYS down to support whatever cause she was working to promote. Gav even did food delivery for Pearl's father.

Saebit Boys HS Student Council from Light On Me. I still don't like ole girl on the end so this is really about Daon, Taekyung, Shinwoo, and Namgoong. Namgoong is an excellent friend through and through. He was all knowing and all seeing and he kept his friends in check and offered sound advice. I love that Daon and Shinwoo didn't let their crushes on Taekyung ruin their friendship. They both agreed to pursue Taekyung and didn't stand in each other's way. They let Taekyung decide and didn't try to persuade him by speaking badly about each other. They even traded advice. Just a healthy lil friendship group. AND I AM SO PROUD OF TAEKYUNG AND DAON FOR HOLDING OLE GIRL ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE CRAP SHE PULLED.

[aliciarecette]

Recette quiche lorraine : le secret d’une quiche réussie

Tu crois connaître la quiche lorraine ? Attends un peu. Ce plat iconique cache bien plus que de simples œufs et une pâte. Il y a une vraie magie derrière chaque bouchée croustillante et fondante. Et si tu veux transformer ta quiche en véritable chef-d'œuvre, tout commence par la qualité des ingrédients… et un soupçon de technique.

Dans cet article, on ne va pas t’écrire une recette (tu peux la retrouver un peu plus bas 👇), mais on va t’expliquer pourquoi ta quiche peut passer de “pas mal” à “waouh” en deux ou trois ajustements.

Le vrai goût passe par de bons ingrédients

Une recette quiche lorraine, ce n’est pas juste une liste d’aliments mélangés à la va-vite. Chaque élément a son rôle à jouer pour atteindre l'équilibre parfait.

Voici ce qu’il ne faut surtout pas négliger :

La crème fraîche : choisis-la épaisse et entière. Elle apportera ce fondant typique qu’on attend.

Les œufs : de préférence bio et bien frais. Ils lient tout sans alourdir.

La pâte brisée : si tu peux, fais-la maison. Sinon, opte pour une pâte pur beurre, bien ferme.

La garniture fumée : du jambon de qualité ou de la dinde fumée, rien d’industriel.

Le fromage râpé (si tu choisis d’en mettre) : un bon gruyère ou de l’emmental fraîchement râpé, pas celui sous plastique.

Un ingrédient bas de gamme peut ruiner la texture ou le goût. À l’inverse, de bons produits font toute la différence, même sans grande technique. 😉

👉 Tu veux connaître tous les détails de la version maison ? Voici la recette complète : Découvrir la recette ici

Texture parfaite : ni trop sèche, ni trempée

Rien de pire qu’une quiche détrempée ou, à l’inverse, sèche comme du carton. Et pourtant, ça arrive. Souvent. Heureusement, il suffit de quelques astuces pour maîtriser la texture comme un pro.

Voici ce qui peut tout changer :

Précuire la pâte à blanc pour éviter qu’elle ne ramollisse

Dosage précis des liquides : trop de lait ou de crème, et l’appareil devient instable

Cuisson à température modérée (180°C) pour cuire à cœur sans brûler

Repos après cuisson : 10 minutes suffisent pour que la quiche “se tienne”

La texture, c’est vraiment ce qui va faire dire à tes invités “Wow, elle est dingue ta quiche !”. Et ça, ça vaut bien un petit effort supplémentaire.

Petite histoire d’un grand classique

Avant de devenir une star des brunchs et des pique-niques, la quiche lorraine était un plat rustique venu tout droit de l’Est de la France. Plus précisément, du duché de Lorraine, bien avant la Révolution.

À l’origine, la recette était simple :

Une pâte à pain

Une garniture de crème et d’œufs

Et parfois quelques morceaux de viande fumée

Le mot “quiche” vient d’ailleurs de l’allemand “kuchen”, qui veut dire gâteau. Rien de chic, juste bon, simple et nourrissant.

Avec le temps, la recette a évolué. On y a ajouté du fromage, des herbes, parfois même des légumes. Mais la base reste la même : crème, œufs, pâte. Et du cœur.

Pourquoi elle reste indétrônable

La quiche lorraine, c’est un peu le plat caméléon par excellence. Elle est :

Facile à faire (même sans être expert en cuisine)

Adaptable à toutes les saisons

Transportable pour les repas à emporter

Économique et anti-gaspi si tu l’accompagnes d'une salade ou de restes de légumes

Et puis, soyons honnêtes, elle plaît à tout le monde. Chaude, tiède ou froide, c’est le genre de recette qu’on refait sans jamais s’en lasser.

👉 Tu veux voir comment réaliser la version qui croustille et fond parfaitement ? Clique ici pour la recette complète

En conclusion

La recette quiche lorraine, ce n’est pas juste une recette. C’est un équilibre de saveurs, de textures, et une petite part de patrimoine culinaire français. En prenant soin de tes ingrédients et de ta cuisson, tu transformes un plat tout simple en un vrai moment de plaisir.

Alors, la prochaine fois que tu veux faire plaisir (ou te faire plaisir), pense-y. Prends des œufs de qualité, une bonne crème, une pâte maison si tu peux… et laisse parler la gourmandise. Tu verras, la différence est folle.

Bon appétit et bonne quiche !

[andthesunrisesagain]

Nouveau FC adoré pour des avatars, activé ✅

Bonjour Swann Arlaud et bienvenue dans la clique des "je vais poncer ses photos même si je fais 4 avatars avec la même".

[wumisims]

Williams' curse - Un plan infaillible #9

"Un règlement de compte ? C'est plausible ! On ne sait pas ce qu'il fait dans la vie. Tout ce que je sais, c'est qu'il faut s'en débarrasser définitivement. Autre point important, si je veux m'en sortir indemne : pas de témoin. Ou... si ?! Plein de témoins !!"

Xuan : "Ok Doodle, comment je fais pour récupérer cet objet ?"

Xuan : "Tiens, tiens... On dirait que ce site correspond à ce que je cherchais. Ok, j'envoie un petit message à... Cruzio ? Bizarre comme nom mais ok !"

Quelques jours plus tard, Xuan sort de cours et son téléphone sonne

Xuan : "Allô ?"

Une voix qui chuchote téléphone : "J'ai un message pour hackeuzdu38"

Xuan : "C'est qui ?"

Au téléphone : "Rendez-vous au Saloon Point d'Eau à 18h ce soir. Le mot de passe est rage de dent"

18h le soir

Xuan : "Merci d'être venu avec moi !"

Tommy : "Pas de souc' ! Ça t'arrives souvent de faire des rencontre sur le net ?"

Xuan (gênée) : "Euh jamais ! Mais c'est rassurant d'aller à un rendez-vous mystère avec quelqu'un que je connais. S'il y a un problème, je peux compter sur toi !"

Ils entrent dans le bar, Tommy va commander un verre et revient vers Xuan

Tommy : "Tu sais à quoi il ressemble ?"

Xuan : "Pas du tout ! Euh... Tu m'as rien pris ?"

Tommy : "Ah non j'ai oublié, j'avais super soif !"

Xuan (soupire) : "Roooh, je vais au bar. Ne bouge pas !"

Xuan : "Bonjour, je peux avoir un cidre s'il vous plait ?"

Le barman : "Oui, j'arrive madame !"

Xuan (discrètement) : "Rage de dents ?"

Le barman : "Pardon ?"

Xuan : "J'ai une rage de dents donc pas trop de sucre s'il vous plait"

Le barman : "T'es pas un peu jeune pour ce genre de chose ?"

Xuan : "Je ne te suis pas..."

Le barman : "Tu as contacté Cruzo ?"

Xuan (baisse la voix) : "Est-ce qu'il peut me fournir ce que j'ai demandé ?"

Le barman : "Haha, c'est sa spécialité !"

Encore quelques jours après

"Un plan infaillible requiert un cerveau de génie ! Ca tombe bien, Maman m'a toujours dit que je ne réfléchissais pas comme les autres."

"Bon, il est temps !"

Xuan se lève et se dirige vers la chambre de Laure.

Xuan : "Excuse-moi, je peux entrer ?"

Laure (clique frénétiquement) : "Euh... Oui oui !"

Xuan : "Enfait, j'ai envie de te dire quelque chose..."

Xuan : "J'ai beaucoup réfléchi, et je me sens nulle. J'ai été nulle avec toi, j'aurais dû t'accueillir. Le décès de ma maman... C'était aussi ta grande-tante quoi... Ça m'a bouleversé, et j'ai pas été correcte."

Laure : "Hm... Ça doit pas être évident pour toi... Bah merci."

Xuan : "J'ai beaucoup de mal avec Francis, mais j'aimerais que la situation s'améliore avec lui aussi."

Inès (toque et ouvre la porte) : "Ça va les filles ? Y'a du grabuge dans l'air ?"

Xuan : "Non, non t'inquiètes ! Enfait je voulais m'excuser auprès de Laure. Et auprès de toi. J'aimerais me rattraper. Est-ce qu'on se ferait pas une belle balade ensemble ce week-end ? Tous ensemble ?"

Inès : "On pourrait aller camper ? Les beaux jours sont arrivées !"

Xuan (sourit) : "Super idée !"

[plastycznyonline]

Jan van Beers: mistrz realizmu i kontrowersji

Wczesne lata i edukacja

Jan van Beers urodził się 27 marca 1852 roku w Lier w Belgii. Był synem znanego flamandzkiego poety o tym samym imieniu i nazwisku. Już od młodości wykazywał ogromne zdolności plastyczne, co skłoniło go do podjęcia studiów na Akademii Sztuk Pięknych w Antwerpii.

Van Beers szybko stał się liderem grupy młodych artystów, znanej jako „Van Beers clique”. Wśród jej członków znajdowali się m.in. Piet Verhaert, Alexander Struys i Jef Lambeaux. Zasłynęli oni nie tylko swoją sztuką, ale także ekscentrycznym zachowaniem – często pojawiali się na ulicach Antwerpii ubrani w historyczne kostiumy.

Kariera artystyczna

Początkowo van Beers zajmował się malarstwem historycznym, tworząc wielkoformatowe obrazy inspirowane przeszłością, jednak w 1880 roku przeniósł się do Paryża i diametralnie zmienił styl swojej twórczości. Zaczął malować sceny rodzajowe oraz portrety postaci z wyższych sfer, zwłaszcza młodych kobiet w eleganckich strojach.

Wielką popularnością cieszyły się jego portrety „Paryżanek” ukazujące damy w chwilach zadumy – czytające listy, książki lub po prostu marzące o miłości. Van Beers podkreślał w swoich wywiadach, że jego dzieła powstają na podstawie żywych modeli – choć zdobycie modelek do niektórych póz nie było łatwym zadaniem.

Skandal w Brukseli i oskarżenia o oszustwo

Podczas Salonu Malarstwa w Brukseli w 1881 roku Jan van Beers znalazł się w centrum wielkiego skandalu. Krytycy Lucien Solvay i Georges De Mons oskarżyli go o wykorzystanie techniki „photo-peinture” – malowania bezpośrednio na fotografii, co wówczas było uważane za oszustwo.

Obraz „La Sirène” oraz inne dzieła artysty zostały poddane drobiazgowej analizie. Van Beers ostro zaprotestował przeciwko tym oskarżeniom, oferując sumę 30 tysięcy franków na cele charytatywne, jeśli jego winę udałoby się udowodnić. Nieznany sprawca zdrapał farbę z twarzy postaci na obrazie, co ostatecznie wykazało, że dzieło było autentycznie namalowane. To wydarzenie przysporzyło artyście jeszcze większej sławy.

Styl i najważniejsze dzieła

Malarstwo Jana van Beersa wpisuje się w nurt realizmu i naturalizmu, jednak posiada także elementy stylu akademickiego oraz symboliki. Jego dzieła cechuje niezwykła precyzja w odwzorowaniu detali – szczególnie tkanin, biżuterii i kobiecej urody.

Van Beers był również ilustratorem, tworzył plakaty reklamowe oraz komercyjne ilustracje. Jego prace budziły jednak mieszane uczucia. Niektórzy krytycy uznawali je za niezwykle wirtuozerskie, inni zarzucali im przesadną „słodycz” i pewną dozę kiczu.

Ostatnie lata i dziedzictwo

Pod koniec swojej kariery van Beers skupił się na życiu prywatnym, budując niezwykle ekstrawagancki dom w pobliżu Avenue du Bois de Boulogne w Paryżu. Każde pomieszczenie miało mieć zupełnie inny, unikalny styl, co wywołało różne reakcje wśród współczesnych. Niektórzy uznali go za ekscentryka na granicy obłędu.

Jan van Beers zmarł 17 listopada 1927 roku w Fay-aux-Loges, pozostawiając po sobie bogaty dorobek artystyczny. Jego dzieła, chociaż nieco zapomniane, nadal podziwiane są przez miłośników realistycznego malarstwa akademickiego.

Podsumowanie

Jan van Beers to przykład artysty, który przeszedł od monumentalnego malarstwa historycznego do delikatnych, lirycznych portretów kobiecych. Z jednej strony ceniony za niezwykłą technikę i precyzję, z drugiej krytykowany za komercjalizację sztuki, pozostaje postacią, której twórczość wciąż fascynuje historyków i kolekcjonerów.

[chairavivre]

Tu n'arrives pas à dormir. À raison d'une quinte de toux toutes les cinq minutes, difficile de se laisser aller. Et ton corps...une énorme poche dans laquelle des aiguilles font la course. Alors tu réfléchis. C'est l'heure où tu crois pouvoir trouver des solutions. Tu fais des hypothèses, cherches des réponses, rallumes ton smartphone. Goo est-il ton ami ?

À la fin d'un article, tu cliques sur une icône. On ne sait jamais, les réseaux sont pleins de surprises. Mais le profil qui s'affiche ne t'apprend rien de plus. Précédent, précédent, quitter. Tu veux fermer l'appli. Tu rates, la page d'accueil s'affiche, ton regard est happé par le fil d'actualités. Tous ces messages de nouvelle année qui célèbrent des succès, reviennent sur des échecs qui au fond n'en sont pas vraiment, qui te donnent des sueurs froides. Quelque chose dans le ton où l'on se met en scène en super-personne, moi c'est un(e)tel(le), j'aide x à faire y. Présent de vérité générale. Tous ces visages comme un gigantesque trombinoscope - Promotion des travailleur(e)s, toutes années confondues. Tu sais que tu fais partie de ces profils qui prennent une pose professionnelle, tu sais aussi le bandeau "OpenToWork" accroché en vain sous ta photo. Au fond, qu'est-ce que tu attends pour réussir ? Et tu continues à faire défiler le fil avec cette impression d'être dans un cauchemar où tu voudrais cligner des yeux mais ne peux pas, ceux-ci sont vissés à l'écran et les en détourner les arracheraient. Quelques larmes coulent sur tes joues.

Tu as jeté le téléphone loin sur le lit. Ça recommence. Les idées qui te retournent, le mur invisible, infranchissable, le sentiment de lassitude. Tu ne sais plus t'endormir sereinement. Maintenant il te faut des heures et tout un cirque, angoisse, apaisement doute, angoisse, apaisement, doute...comment c'est déjà, environ 30 minutes à lutter en cas d'insomnie ? Tu te forces à respirer. 10 inspirations-expirations jusqu'à te faire la tête légère...tu es encore là ? Continue. 10 inspirations-expirations. Plus que 30 minutes.

[wickedwitches]

Hello ✨ j’adore ce que tu fais 😍

Je ne sais pas si tu as le temps ou si ça t’inspire, mais j’ai une petite galerie de Madeleine Petsch, alors si tes suggestions sont ouvertes je le laisse ici 🫶🏼

https(:)//imgbox(.)com/g/NLHDziT7tv

Coucou

Merci pour ton petit mot (:

Mes suggestions sont fermées pour le moment (si tu veux savoir, sur la version pc, si tu cliques sur "Explore" c'est précisé :3)

Si je décide de les rouvrir je ferai un post épinglé pour le faire savoir :)

[thelordoftumbler-blog]

Notre intuition nous fait-elle défaut lors de "la" rencontre avec le PN ?

Ma belle, quand on rencontre un PN (ouais, un pervers narcissique), notre intuition, elle fait parfois un petit break, comme si elle prenait des vacances au soleil 🌞. Tu vois, le PN, c'est un peu comme un caméléon avec des paillettes : il brille de mille feux, et on se dit "Wouah, trop cool ce mec/ cette meuf !". Et là, bam, on est piégées avant même de comprendre ce qui nous arrive. On se retrouve à danser sur une piste glissante sans savoir que la musique s'arrêtera brutalement. 😜

C'est comme si notre radar à ennuis avait été désactivé par un magicien du dimanche. Mais t'inquiète, ma chérie, ça arrive aux meilleures d'entre nous ! C'est pas ta faute si tu t'es fait embobiner par un pro de la manipulation. Alors, respire un coup, mets tes lunettes de détective, et on va décrypter tout ça ensemble. 😎

"Dans le jeu subtil de la négociation, il est primordial de rester vigilant face aux apparences trompeuses. Les individus charismatiques peuvent masquer des intentions malveillantes derrière un vernis de séduction. C’est en observant attentivement les signes non verbaux et les incohérences que l’on peut dévoiler la vraie nature des interlocuteurs." - Négocier un deal impossible d'Anis Souissi - Disponible sur Amazon "La finesse d’une négociation repose sur la capacité à discerner les véritables intentions cachées derrière les paroles. Un négociateur avisé ne se laisse pas duper par le charme superficiel, mais scrute les indices révélateurs d’une manipulation potentielle." - Négocier un deal impossible d'Anis Souissi - Disponible sur Amazon

Alors là, c'est du lourd, non ? En gros, il faut toujours garder les yeux bien ouverts, comme un hibou en pleine nuit. Les PN, ils savent trop bien jouer de leurs charmes, mais avec un peu d'entrainement et de vigilance, on peut apprendre à voir au-delà des apparences. Allez, on remet les détecteurs de mensonges en marche et on scrute les petits détails ! 😎

"Les manipulateurs usent de techniques sophistiquées pour détourner l’attention de leurs véritables intentions. Leur charme n’est souvent qu’un écran de fumée destiné à embrouiller leur cible. Apprendre à reconnaître ces tactiques est essentiel pour éviter de tomber dans leurs pièges." - Négocier Avec 50 Profils : Manipulateurs, Toxiques Et Pathologiques d'Anis Souissi - Disponible sur Amazon "La clé pour se protéger des profils toxiques est de développer une conscience aigüe de soi et des autres. Cette vigilance permet de discerner les comportements malsains et de réagir de manière appropriée, sans se laisser happer par les jeux de manipulation." - Négocier Avec 50 Profils : Manipulateurs, Toxiques Et Pathologiques d'Anis Souissi - Disponible sur Amazon

Tu vois, c'est comme avoir un sixième sens, genre Spider-Man mais pour les relations humaines. Ces bouquins, c'est ton mode d'emploi pour démasquer les PN avant qu'ils ne t'attrapent dans leur toile. Et crois-moi, avec ces astuces, tu vas devenir une vraie ninja de la détection des manipulateurs. Allez, on s'arme de nos lectures et on se protège ! 😎

Alors, ma chère 😍, suis-moi sur Quora pour obtenir des réponses exclusives ! Depuis que j'ai recommandé les livres "Négocier un deal impossible" et "Négocier Avec 50 Profils", ma messagerie Quora est inondée de commentaires positifs et de remerciements ! Ces bestsellers sont de véritables super-héros contre les personnes toxiques. En tant que survivante de la manipulation, ils m'ont aidée à éviter les pièges des relations complexes et à prendre des décisions éclairées. Ils t'offrent une armure anti-toxicité tout en affinant ta capacité à prendre des décisions judicieuses.

Pour choper ces bouquins, clique sur mon p'tit nom ou sur ma tof "Misty" pour mater mon profil Quora où j'ai collé les liens vers "Négocier un deal impossible" et "Négocier avec 50 profils". T'as juste à cliquer sur ces jolis titres bleus. Allez, fais-toi plaisir ! 😎 Bisous et prends soin de toi !

[humanbra]

Our Way Back

Chapitre 3 : ARTMS

Où Théa est comme sa mère et Morgane n'a jamais été plus présente que par son absence.

Extraiiiiiiiiiiiit :

En revenant des toilettes, Karadec trouve Théa en train de rôder autour de son bureau. Elle se penche sur son écran.

- Vous écoutez BTS ? s'exclame-t-elle, toujours avec la discrétion d'une fanfare.

- Qu'est-ce que tu fais ici ? Retourne t'asseoir là-bas.

Il se précipite vers son bureau, ses injonctions n'ayant absolument aucunes répercussions sur le comportement de Théa. Elle prend la souris et clique sur l'onglet désiré.

- Rah ouais putain, vous écoutez de la K-Pop, j'y crois pas !

- Théa ! réprimande-t-il, de la même manière dont il le fait souvent avec une certaine personne à l'ADN commun.

- Ouais, pardon, "punaise."

[dieuxcerf]

je vais péter un câble j'ai un nv tel mais j'ai oublié mon mdp icloud et normalement on peut le configurer avec l'ancien mais mon ancien est mort donc je fais la manip pour récupérer mon mdp déjà ça prend 24h puis quand je récup le lien pour le renouveler là apple me dit quoi ?? attendez 13 jours 13 JOURS putain j'ai la haine steven jobs et ta clique je vous déteste

[tokfame]

TokFame.co Partage 5 Façons de Transformer les Vues en Abonnés

Avoir des vues, c’est bien. Mais si tu veux vraiment grandir, les vues ne suffisent pas. Tu as besoin que les gens te suivent, pas seulement qu’ils regardent et passent à autre chose. C’est là que TokFame.co intervient. Avec des conseils simples et des stratégies claires, tu peux transformer ces vues en vraie croissance. Voici comment y arriver.

1. Publie Quand Ton Audience Est Active

Le moment de publication compte. Si tu publies quand personne n’est connecté, ton contenu passera inaperçu. Vérifie les statistiques de ta plateforme pour voir quand tes abonnés sont les plus actifs. Cela peut être tôt le matin, pendant la pause déjeuner ou tard le soir. Chaque audience est différente.

Une fois que tu connais le bon créneau, publie régulièrement à ce moment-là. Tu auras plus de chances d’être vu, et ceux qui voient ton contenu souvent seront plus enclins à te suivre.

Ne devine pas. Regarde tes anciennes publications, vois celles qui ont eu le plus de vues et d’engagement. Garde le même créneau et reste constant.

2. Utilise des Légendes Qui Disent aux Gens Quoi Faire

La plupart des gens ont besoin d’un petit coup de pouce. Si tu veux qu’on te suive, demande-le. C’est simple, mais beaucoup de créateurs oublient d’ajouter des appels à l’action clairs.

Au lieu de publier sans rien dire, écris des choses comme : Suis-moi pour plus d’astuces Tu veux en voir d’autres ? Appuie sur suivre Ne rate pas le prochain, abonne-toi maintenant 

Tu ne forces personne. Tu rends simplement la suite logique. Si les gens ont aimé ton contenu, ils te suivront. Parfois, il faut juste leur rappeler.

3. Rends Ton Profil Intéressant à Visiter

Si quelqu’un regarde ta vidéo et clique sur ton profil, tu n’as qu’un essai pour faire bonne impression. Ton profil doit être clair, cohérent, et montrer le style de contenu que tu proposes.

Commence par ta bio. Reste court et précis. Utilise des mots simples pour décrire ce que tu fais, comme « recettes rapides », « conseils fitness » ou « astuces tech ».

Ensuite, regarde tes dernières publications. Est-ce qu’elles partent dans tous les sens, ou suivent-elles un thème ? Un style cohérent inspire confiance. Si ton audience sait à quoi s’attendre, elle aura plus envie de te suivre et de revenir.

4. Reprends Ce Qui Fonctionne

Si une de tes publications a eu beaucoup de vues, c’est un signe. Ne passe pas à autre chose trop vite. Reste sur cette idée et propose plus de contenu dans le même esprit.

Tu n’as pas besoin de refaire exactement la même vidéo, mais garde le même sujet, ton ou format. Par exemple, si un “how-to” a bien marché, fais une suite. Si un sketch a été partagé, crée une série autour de ce personnage.

Quand les gens voient que tu continues à proposer ce qu’ils ont aimé, ils auront envie de te suivre.

Les vues te montrent ce qui plaît. Utilise ces infos. Regarde les contenus qui ont le mieux marché, et construis les suivants à partir de là.

5. Réponds aux Commentaires

Quand quelqu’un laisse un commentaire, réponds-lui. Pas juste avec un emoji ou un mot, mais avec une vraie réponse qui crée un échange. Ça a deux effets :

D’abord, ça montre aux autres que tu es actif et réel. Ça inspire confiance.

Ensuite, l’interaction aide à rendre ton post plus visible, ce qui ramène plus de vues et donc plus de chances de gagner des abonnés.

Pose des questions simples dans tes légendes ou tes réponses. Invite les gens à partager leur avis. Pas besoin de compliquer. Sois juste présent. Montre que tu te soucies de ton audience.

Continue Avec un Plan Clair

Transformer des vues en abonnés ne se fait pas au hasard. Tu as besoin d’une méthode claire, d’un peu de patience, et des bons conseils. TokFame.co t’apporte cette clarté. Tu obtiens des étapes simples à suivre chaque jour, même si tu débutes sur les réseaux. Que tu veuilles augmenter ton nombre d’abonnés ou construire une vraie présence en ligne, TokFame.co t’aide à rester concentré, à publier intelligemment et à faire grandir ton compte avec intention.

[gayvoyageur]

La Bastide des Romarins

Hi guys! J'ai une nouvelle maison d'hôtes qui cartonne à te présenter en ce samedi. Bienvenue à la Bastide des Romarins, où Pierre et Pierre t'accueillent à l'année dans cette bastide de Provence située à Plan-d'Orgon (13) dans les Bouches-du-Rhône. 🪻

🏳️‍🌈🛎 Book now : www.gayvoyageur.com/etablissement/la-bastide-des-romarins

Oh mais viens, viens par ici mon p’tit cœur en short de bain. 🩲 J’ai une pépite à te souffler dans l’oreille (et pas que) : une bastide provençale qui sent bon la lavande, le soleil, et les câlins queer sous les oliviers. 🫒 Je te parle d’un endroit magique, niché quelque part entre les cigales et les fantasmes d’été. Une maison d’hôtes tenue par deux Pierres (si ça ce n’est pas gay friendly niveau prénom, j’sais pas ce qu’il te faut), avec deux chambres de roi, des lits où tu peux faire des galipettes sans tomber, et un jardin d’hiver pour tes moments cocooning style brunch avec Gossip Girl en fond sonore. 🌸

Imagine-moi avec un spritz à la main, les doigts de pied dans la piscine au sel (oui madame, du sel, pas du chlore qui t’agresse la mèche décolorée), pendant que toi, tu fais trempette en mode naturiste, si le cœur t’en dit et que le slip t’ennuie. 🍹 Tu as même le droit de venir avec ton petit chien (s’il est plus propre que ton ex), du moment qu’il ne court pas après les papillons gays de la terrasse. 🦋 C’est cosy, c’est grand, c’est lumineux, et franchement, ce n’est pas un hôtel… c’est un coup de foudre avec une bastide.

Tu peux venir solo pour refaire le monde avec Pierre et Pierre, ou à deux, ou à quatre si tu ramènes la clique. Ils prennent une seule réservation à la fois, donc pas de voisin gênant qui écoute Céline Dion trop fort (à moins que ce soit toi, et là, on t’applaudit). 👩‍🎤

Alors, tu viens? Je t’ai trouvé un petit coin de paradis provençal où l’amour est dans le pré… et dans la piscine. 💦 Les Pierres t’attendent avec un grand sourire, une ambiance queer-friendly sans chichis, et l’envie folle de te faire passer des vacances que même ton journal intime n’osera pas raconter.

💋 Signé : ton guide gay préféré, toujours prêt à dégainer une bonne adresse queer et ensoleillée, même entre deux twerks.

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Expérience d'entrée Windows : comment résoudre l'utilisation élevée de mémoire

Ton ordinateur commence à ramer alors qu’il ne fait presque rien ? En regardant le Gestionnaire des tâches, tu es tombé(e) sur un processus mystérieux nommé Expérience d'entrée Windows qui grignote ta mémoire vive ? Pas de panique, tu n’es pas seul(e), et on t’explique tout simplement. Dans ce guide, on va : Voir à quoi sert exactement ce processus Comprendre pourquoi il peut poser problème Et surtout, t’accompagner étape par étape pour le remettre à sa place sans casser ton système.  Qu’est-ce que Expérience d'entrée Windows ? Sous ce nom un peu technique se cache un service vital pour Windows. Il tourne en arrière-plan dès le démarrage de ton PC et n’a pas d’interface visible, donc tu ne peux pas l’ouvrir ou l'utiliser comme une appli classique. Son rôle ? Il gère toutes les saisies utilisateur : Ce que tu tapes sur ton clavier Les clics et mouvements de ta souris La saisie vocale, l’écriture manuscrite ou l’utilisation du clavier virtuel si tu as un écran tactile En bref, il aide Windows à comprendre ce que tu veux faire, que tu utilises un clavier, une souris ou ton doigt. Mais voilà le hic : parfois, ce service se met à consommer une quantité anormale de mémoire RAM, ce qui peut ralentir tout ton système. Voyons maintenant pourquoi. Pourquoi Expérience d'entrée Windows peut-il devenir trop gourmand ? Comme tout programme informatique, Expérience d'entrée Windows n’est pas parfait. Voici quelques raisons pour lesquelles il peut se mettre à déraper : Fuite de mémoire (bug dans le code du service) Mises à jour Windows défectueuses Pilotes obsolètes (notamment pour le clavier ou l’écran tactile) Trop de langues ou méthodes de saisie installées Services qui se marchent sur les pieds en arrière-plan Fichiers système corrompus 👉 Mais rassure-toi : tu n’as pas besoin d’être informaticien pour remettre tout ça en ordre. Je te montre comment faire, étape par étape. Étape 1 : Redémarrer le service Expérience d'entrée Windows Avant toute chose, essayons la méthode douce. Redémarrer ce service peut suffire à résoudre le problème sans redémarrer tout le système. Voici comment faire : Appuie sur Windows + R pour ouvrir la boîte Exécuter Tape services.msc puis appuie sur Entrée Dans la fenêtre Services, fais défiler la liste jusqu’à TextInputManagementService Clique dessus avec le bouton droit, puis sélectionne Redémarrer Ce redémarrage relance le service proprement, ce qui suffit souvent à libérer la mémoire. Étape 2 : Supprimer les packs de langues inutiles Tu parles uniquement français ? Alors pourquoi Windows garderait-il 3 ou 4 autres langues installées ? Chaque langue peut ajouter des méthodes de saisie et consommer de la mémoire, même si tu ne les utilises jamais. Nettoyage rapide : Ouvre les Paramètres (Windows + I) Va dans Heure et langue > Langue et région Sous Langues préférées, clique sur les trois points à côté des langues que tu veux retirer Sélectionne Supprimer, puis redémarre ton PC. Cela allège la charge de Expérience d'entrée Windows, surtout si tu as ajouté plusieurs langues pour tester. Étape 3 : Désactiver les méthodes de saisie non utilisées Tu n’utilises jamais le clavier virtuel ou la fonction Narrateur ? Inutile de les garder actifs. Ces outils dépendent aussi de Expérience d'entrée Windows et peuvent l’alourdir. 🔕 Pour les désactiver : Retourne dans les Paramètres > Accessibilité > Clavier Dans le volet de droite, désactive le clavier visuel Clique ensuite sur la flèche retour pour revenir à Accessibilité, puis va dans Narrateur Vérifie que Narrateur est désactivé 👍 Moins de fonctionnalités actives = plus de mémoire disponible pour toi. Étape 4 (avancée) : Utiliser PowerShell pour gérer les langues Si tu préfères les outils un peu plus techniques, PowerShell peut t’aider à gérer les langues en profondeur. Voici comment faire : Tape PowerShell dans le menu Démarrer Clique droit > Exécuter en tant qu’administrateur Tape la commande suivante pour voir les langues installées :

Get-WinUserLanguageList Pour désinstaller une langue, tape : Uninstall-Language Par exemple, pour supprimer le français : Uninstall-Language en-EN Remplace par la balise exacte de la langue que tu veux retirer. Redémarre ensuite ton PC.  Et si rien ne marche ? Pas de panique, il te reste encore quelques pistes : Mets à jour les pilotes de ton clavier (via le Gestionnaire de périphériques) Installe les dernières mises à jour Windows Essaie de créer un nouvel utilisateur Windows pour tester (un profil corrompu peut parfois causer le problème) Réinitialise les paramètres du système si la barre de recherche ne fonctionne plus Et surtout, ne tente pas de désactiver Expérience d'entrée Windows via le registre. Ce service est essentiel au fonctionnement de Windows : il est stocké ici : Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\input Mais y toucher peut faire plus de mal que de bien. Enfin, si tu rencontres un souci ou si tu veux partager une solution qui a marché pour toi, laisse un commentaire ou une question, je suis là pour t'aider 🛠️😊  En résumé Ce que c’est Pourquoi c’est important Ce qu’on peut faire Un service de gestion des entrées utilisateur (clavier, souris, écran tactile…) Essentiel au fonctionnement de Windows, mais peut parfois consommer trop de mémoire Redémarrage du service, suppression des langues inutiles, désactivation des méthodes de saisie non utilisées, nettoyage via PowerShell