#fun time with my sis my niece and my mom!

[joyfuladorable]

New earrings and two more turtles for the Turtle Shelf from a Fossils and Minerals show I went to today!

[venuscnjunctpluto]

Astro pt. 5

(I think it’s part 5😭)

* As a Venus conjunct pluto, Im so jealous of my cousins w Venus trine Pluto. They can easily become popular and have women drawn to them without as much drama.

*gemini rising babies are so much fun they smile so much as babies (shoutout to my niece and little cousin🥰)

* i have sun conjunct Neptune and people have compared me to a fairy

*cardi b has venus in the 8th (and a Scorpio venus i think) and she paid to get two strippers offset cheated w beat up. Scorpionic women + cheaters are a baddd combination.

*gwenyth Paltrow recently got body shamed and told to eat but shes also has a Pisces rising. They usually are very thin or have fragile looking bodies

*first house is also personality and my experience w Pluto in 1st people they are very very dominant. They’re friends follow them around, they’re used to getting their way, they have eyes on them at all times which can give them bad anxiety.

*Mars in the 2nd house men have some niceeeeeee voices like they’re so deep you can pick their voice out in a crowd

*I’ve seen Chiron in 11th be bullied as kids and grow up and become bullies. Also they might have a traumatic relationship with being in front of a camera. (Avoiding recording themselves or taking pictures)

*Virgo risings have some cool moms (sag in 4th)

*also Aries in 11th can get told they do too much on social media (posting too much or over sharing)

* I notice famous women who people claim are everywhere (basically overexposed) or in too many roles for actresses usually are Lilith dominant. (Ex: Jennifer Lawrence, GiGi Hadid, Megan thee stallion, Anne Hathaway) are they overexposed or are y’all just jealous?😭

*venus in the 1st can lead to jealousy it’s not always love and admiration. For ex: my friend saw this guy around our dorm and thought he was cute so she followed him on ig. Mind you a lot of girls in our dorm thought he was attractive (he had pluto in 1st) and many talked about him😭 well my friend saw his gf on his page and obviously left it alone but his gf picked her out of all the girls who lusted after him to be threatened by. Well his gf was an early degree cancer Venus and my friend has a Gemini Venus at 19 degrees so her Venus was in my friends 1h. She was clearly bothered by my friend specifically following him because she found her to be attractive.

*Three girls who talked about me behind my back and tried to bully me all had Aries venuses. One had my rising conjunct her Venus exactly.

*ONCE again mercury pluto are liars idk if it’s because they think they can get away w it or what but Sza has a conjunction and my good sis lies for no reason

*aqua Venus women are usually bisexual or lesbians

*Doja cat is a good example of Uranus-asc. I have a tight orb sextile and I’ve worn adventure time doc martens, strawberry earrings, bright orange hair. Think of Harper from wizards of waverly place.

*a good song for that aspect is “Secrets” by Mary Lambert. “I rock mom jeans, cat earrings, extrapolate my feelings”😮‍💨

*sun conjunct asc could make someone resemble their father or act just like their dad and I think Doja does resemble her father a lot

* also she has Saturn in 5th and her father was an actor/performer. Also she complained about working too much and many people w this aspect feel like the fun is delayed and comes after work or they very strict on themselves in fun environments. Let loose yall💕💕

* my favorite mercury sign is Taurus😭 they have beautiful voices but the way the cuss people out is so iconic to me (ex: azealia banks)

*it’s messy to bring him up after doja but idgaf😭 Joseph Quinn has mars conjunct Uranus. A lot of eddie munson’s mannerisms were erratic and I think mar-Uranus plus his aqua placements made eddie so great at the role.

*also I notice a lot of heartthrobs or men twitter went crazy for at some point have aqua placements (timothee chalamet, Harry styles, Justin Bieber, Joseph Quinn, Noah centineo, Pedro pascal) it’s opposite of Leo so I think people keep forgetting the attention magnet can go for aquas too esp online.

*since i mentioned the show another example of Venus-Neptune synastry could be Mason and Alex. All the art references, him hiding what he really was until he couldn’t, and the fears of cheating and deceit.

*a mix of Virgo, libra, and Leo can make someone the person who tries to help everyone. They will bring you food if you haven’t eaten and also lecture you but it’s coming from a good place. I think people forget how sweet Leo placements can be (ex: Bella hadid for someone who grew up w money she’s very humble and you can see this in multiple instances. For example sza thanked her for helping fix her hair at the met gala)

* she also have Venus conjunct ascendant which I think makes someone’s Venus traits stand out. I’ve noticed people w Venus square their ascendant don’t really openly express love for people and can even get called “cold” esp by family members.

*She also has Saturn in the 7th which could mean dating older partners or partners w cap placements. The Weeknd was older than her and he has a cap Venus + mars.

*certain placements can get away w a lot. Chris brown has a history of abuse yet women seem to still support him (moon conjunct Venus). He also has mars opposite Uranus which is a temper problem indicator

* fixed risings 🤝 pixie cuts/bobs (ex: Marilyn Monroe, Halle Berry, Zendaya, demi Lovato)

[babydollmarauders]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY & MOTHER’S DAY!

part of the el!hughes au!

y/n.hughes

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y/n.hughes imagine having the hottest, sweetest, most loving husband in the world. thankfully, i don’t have to imagine!

happy 22nd birthday to my best friend since i was 13, the best father i could’ve ever imagined to our beautiful baby girl, and my absolute world.

since we were tiny teenagers, you put the stars in my sky. you went from my friends brother, to my best friend, to my boyfriend, to my fiancé, to my husband, to the most amazing baby daddy. i’m so proud of how far you’ve come and i’m so grateful to have been by your side for all of it.

thank you for choosing me to love you for the rest of our lives.

i hope you have the best birthday, love!

p.s. if only teenage us could see us now!

tagged jackhughes

jackhughes thank you lovie ❤️ i’m so thankful that i have you in my life, for the rest of my life. i love you so much!

y/n.hughes 22 birthday kisses incoming!

trevorzegras lemme get in on that action! 😚😚

y/n.hughes @/trevorzegras come over! come see your niece and your bff’s!

trevorzegras @/y/n.hughes on my way!

lhughes_06 happy bday bro!

jackhughes thanks lil bro!

user37 THEY’RE SO CUTE 😭 MY PARENTS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK!!

trevorzegras let’s blast some t-swift! happy 22, dude!

jackhughes thanks bro! lovie’s already had 22 on repeat all morning, she beat you to it

trevorzegras that’s my best friend!

nicohischier happy birthday hughesy! had fun last night!

jackhughes thanks cap! me too!

_quinnhughes happy birthday little brother! see you soon!

jackhughes thank you quinny! see you soon!

colecaufield happy birthday jacky! 22 has never looked so good!

jackhughes thank you cole 😉

elblue6 happy birthday to my middle baby ❤️

jackhughes thank you mom! happy mother’s day!

_alexturcotte happy birthday stud!

jackhughes thanks bro!

jackhughes

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jackhughes happy mother’s day to the girl who shook my world!

this girl came into my life when i was 14, and i remember when quinn introduced us. we hit it off immediately and one of my first thoughts was “i’m gonna spend my life with this girl”

at the time, i didn’t think it in a romantic sense, but more of a ‘this girl is gonna be my best friend forever’ way. of course, i’m not surprised to find that i was right. the past seven years with her in my life have been nothing short of amazing.

and then she blessed me with our baby girl and showed me just how amazing she really is. this girl is the best wife, friend, and most importantly mother.

lovie, i can’t thank you enough for giving me the most amazing gift: el. and i can’t thank you enough for being the most selfless, caring, kindhearted mom to our girl.

i love you with my whole heart.

tagged y/n.hughes

y/n.hughes i love you so insanely much, sweet boy! thank you! and thank you again for the beautiful flowers this morning <3

jackhughes flowers are the absolute least i can do compared to what you do for me and el every day

trevorzegras happy mother’s day to my best friend! thank you for giving me my goddaughter!

y/n.hughes thank you bff! can’t wait to see you later!

trevorzegras i’m armed with gifts!

lhughes_06 happy mother’s day sis! thanks for being like a much too young second mother to me!

y/n.hughes thank you bubs!! and thank you for the cards from you and el this morning! those were the sweetest!

user27 EVERYONE’S FAV MILF! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY Y/N!

_quinnhughes happy mother’s day sis! i could never have imagined you becoming my sister and the mother of my niece when i introduced you two, but i’m so glad that’s what happened!

y/n.hughes thank you huggy! for everything! <3

elblue6 happy mother’s day sweetheart! ❤️

y/n.hughes thank you momma! happy mother’s day to you as well! you did such an incredible job raising your boys!

colecaufield HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY BESTIE!! see you soon?!

jackhughes i’m not a mother, cole. but thank you! see you soon!

colecaufield well this is awkward…

y/n.hughes THANK YOU COLEY!! see you so soon! can’t wait to be back home with the gang!

_alexturcotte happy mother’s day, y/n/n! jack, you better make her entire day!

y/n.hughes thank you turcs! we’ve been switching between spoiling each other all day!

nicohischier happy mother’s day to the team mom! thanks for always bringing us snacks and hosting team dinners!

y/n.hughes thank you neeks! it’s my pleasure!

dawson1417 HAPPY MOM’S DAY!!

y/n.hughes THANK YOU!!!

[minami97]

Imagine Taking Family Portrait Photo With Bucky And Your Big Family (And Finding Out Being Pregnat)

A/N: This inspiration i have when I saw my family photo which I took last month and I felt like turning that into a moment into an Imagine.

This is a part of the previous imagines of being in an interracial relationship with Bucky. (Reader is depicted as Chinese-Malaysian)

Before The Photo Taking Day - The L/N Family Group Chat

[Aunty Felicia: N/N, when are you and James arriving?

You: The 14th, ETA 11 am arrival

Aunty Felicia: Ok 👌

Sis: You guys got your own transportation? @/you

You: 👍

Aunty Emily: @/Aunty Felicia what would the arrange be?

Aunty Felicia: It will be by families then with Po po and Gong Gong]

Bucky: Doll, your phone is going off with the notification it’s annoying! *he groans into his pillow*

Y/N: I’m sorry, Aunty Felicia is doing the arrangements.

Bucky: *muffled screams*

Y/N: *rolls her eyes and gets up to switch her phone to do not disturb* There happy?

Bucky: *Takes away the extra pillow from his face* Yes.

Y/N: You're lucky I love you.

Before The Trip Back Home

-In The Bathroom Of The Shared Apartment Of Bucky & Y/N-

Y/N: *vomits into the toilet bowl*

Bucky: *rubs her back* We are not going back there again.

Y/N: *groans* Maybe not for a while

Bucky: Well... We better tell everyone you haven't been feeling well... We can cancel the trip...

Y/N: NO! The tickets were already paid for!

Bucky: *He's slightly disappointed for not being able to cancel the trip* We'll go to the doctor's before the trip then.

Before The Trip - Doctor’s Appointment Without Bucky

-At the clinic-

The OBGYN: Congratulations Ms L/N you are pregnant and you’re 3 weeks into your pregnancy

Y/N: I’m sorry what?

The OBGYN: Ms. L/N, you are pregnant

During The Trip - Plane Ride To Hometown

Y/N: *Sleeping on Bucky’s shoulders*

Bucky: *Leans down to kiss her forehead* At least your mom cooks nice dishes…

Y/N: *mumbles* I knew it…

Bucky: *pats her head gently*

- 12 hours into the flight -

Bucky: *feels nauseous* Doll ... I feel sick ...

Y/N: *Gives him a small bottle of pellets*

Bucky: Thanks ...

The Trip - Back In Malaysia

Annabelle (Y/N's Niece): Y/N sim sim! Bucky kiu kiu! I miss you!!! *goes to hug her aunt and uncle*

Y/N: Nana! I miss you too! *hugs her niece*

Annabelle: *Breaks the hug in 3 mins* Kiu kiu I want to see Alpine's photos! I miss her

Bucky: *Takes out his phone and unlocks it* here you go princess

S/N (sis): How's the flight?

Y/N: It was alright. Bucky got sick.

Benjamin (Y/N's Nephew): Y/N sim sim! Bucky kiu kiu! *runs into Bucky's arm*

Bucky: *Caught Benji with ease* Hey sport!

Mom: Y/N! James! Lunch is ready, I made your favorites.

Y/N: Let's go! Makan time!

- Annabelle and Benjamin follows Bucky like ducklings -

S/N: *Whispers* Are you pregnant?

Y/N: *Put her index finger on her lips*

The Trip - Family Portrait Photo Day

- Inside the dressing room-

Bucky: *Looks at Y/N in aw* You look so beautiful, doll.

Y/N: *Getting her make up done by MUA* You look handsome too my love.

- After getting ready, Y/N is checking herself in the mirror -

Bucky: *Hugs her from behind* You look gorgeous. *kisses her neck*

Y/N: *giggles* You too, handsome.

-Photo shooting-

Aunty Felicia: Ok, Y/N and family take their photos with Po po and Gong Gong first.

Y/N: *Switches her flats for heels* Coming!

- Bucky stands behind Gong Gong and next to Dad, Y/N Stands next to Bucky, S/N and her husband stands behind Po po and next to mom, Annabelle and Benjamin sits in front -

- The photo session went on for a day with couple shoots and everyone had a fun joking and catching up -

- Y/N and Bucky had a couple photo that is in the theme of 1920s Shanghai -

Po Po: James looks like a young Chow Yun Fatt

The Trip - Family Dinner At Po Po's House

Bucky: Dear, there's ginger in that.

Y/N: So? I'm hungry.

Bucky: You hate ginger remember?

Y/N: It's not that bad as how I remembered

Sis: Okay! Let's eat! We'll talk later.

Bucky: *Eyes Y/N and S/N with suspicion* You two are hiding something. I will find out what is it.

Y/N: *shoved her spoon with some pork into his mouth*

The Trip - Bucky Finding Out

- In the bathroom -

Bucky: *Picks up a discarded Pregnancy test* WAIT!

- Bucky rushed out from the realization -

Bucky: Doll, what is this? *Shows the pregnancy test*

Y/N: *Panics* Will you let it slide if I say it's not mine?

Bucky: *gives her the hard stare*

Y/N: Surprise??? We're going to be parents

Bucky: * Hugs her* We're going to be parents!

Y/N: we are ... *smiles softly*

The Trip - Last Big Dinner Before Flying Back To New York

- Big Family Photo -

Bucky: Alright, one more photo for my camera. Say 'We're expecting'!

Y/N: *Grins and laugh* We're expecting!

- Everyone had a big shock especially Po Po and Gong Gong -

- After the family photo taking, everyone congratulated both Y/N and Bucky -

Bucky: Oh definitely, we're going to visit for Chinese New Year, and we're definitely staying longer since it's going to be the three of us.

Uncle Gerald: Of course, fatherhood is an interesting journey

- Y/N and the children are talking -

Annabelle: Are we going to have a new cousin soon?

Y/N: Not for a long while for you, Nana.

Annabelle: Well ... I don't care, as long as she's a girl so I can have a friend

Y/N: What about you Benji?

Benjamin: I want a boy, I don't like being the only boy *he huffs*

- Bucky sees Y/N with her niece and nephew, he had the biggest smile on his face -

After The Trip - Back In New York

- Both Y/N and Bucky are unpacking their luggage -

Y/N: Bucky, why are there so many herbs and supplements?

Bucky: Your mother and grandmother gave them to us. They say it's good for the pregnancy.

Y/N: *groans* We don't have space for them

Bucky: We'll make space for them

Y/N: *Kisses him on the cheek* You are embracing my Chinese roots so well...

Bucky: *Gives her a smile* I try, doll.

[steiger4044]

If Bela Dimitrescu were living in modern times as an NYPD Officer, and the family was there too, here is how I’d imagine it. Her little description narrating, with some fiction. Might make it into one, not sure yet.

Well…if anyone were to ask about my family life…sure gets interesting. Definitely fun times away from the baddies of NYC. Laughs, tears, but we all love each other…even mother towards her brother my uncle, sometimes at least they can get along. Let’s start it up with,

First up, my baby sis…Daniela. Ya she can be a bit of a head case at times 😏. But she’s the sweetest, funniest sis anyone can ask for. She’s a manager at a small book store on 27th street in downtown Manhattan. But she knows her books good, well definitely the romance section…lol. Of course every time I come in, she’s always telling me I should take a read of the Fifty Shades of Grey series 😟😣…ummm no, sorry sis. Especially after that one Christmas you gave that book for mom…ohh did she go a lil red that Christmas morning. Then there are her and her cats. She does love them but her new landlord is a real 🤬. He doesn’t want animals in the apartment Dani has, and I know he’ll work whatever tricks to make her leave. But I do know in my building a Hungarian couple are leaving and I got a landlord who’s a real cat lady too, and loves books. Guess I’ll put in a kind word for my sis…what do ya think?

Okay next up is my sis, Cassandra. Manhattan’s practical Connor McDavid. A tough cookie who loves flaunting off her muscles and other… features a lil too much for my taste to many a guys in and out of the building🙄🫢🤣 . But she is my sister either way 😉. She’s a trainer at the city’s oldest boxing training centre. Outside when we do butt heads and I have to come around on and off duty to break up a stupid mindless fight, she does help me toughen up physically and is a great coach on mentally and physically preparing like this pic. She did get me an exclusive membership, as well as a couple other officers from my Precinct in there. One did hook up for a dinner with her, who knows if my matchmaking turns into a courtship of my sis 😅🥰. Time will tell. But do love spending time with her. Not to mention, one of the trainers there I think likes me. He is quite cute, like a mix of Mark Wahlberg and Channing Tatum 😍😛.

Ahhh moving along, dearest Mother. Countess Alcina Dimitrescu. She’s done pretty good for herself. A huge owner of a very wealthy wine production company she inherited from my grandfather who started it all back in Romania, then immigrated to New York. It’s gone quite huge. Now she runs the business. Outside that, and her pretty hot temper, want to kill her brother my uncle, and a little snooty sometimes 🙄, she’s really the coolest mom, and loves all of us just as much. Gets quite scared for us versus the “big apple, so full of scandalous and disgusting cruel men.” But knows we are all doing what we love doing. I can’t tell you she almost stroked out, when I dawned the NYPD shield. But here we are at some of her fav restaurants near the real business end of NYC. The meal was great, pay a mortgage for some small chicken salad, when I could pay two bills and get a nice burger. Oh well. By the way don’t tell mom, but her dog Molly…ugh I hate that dog! 😡🤫😶

And here he issss…me and my uncle Heisenberg. You need it and he’ll fix it, doesn’t matter how long it takes, he’ll do it. How to describe to anyone who meets my dear uncle. Well….he’s loud, vulgar, and isn’t afraid to speak his mind. But he’s a genius when it comes to fixing anything..including cars, trucks, bikes, and a niece’s broken heart with his humour. Has really helped me with our time spent getting through some my toughest days whether me with things I saw or did at work or family issues. Mother does not get along the best with him, and doesn’t know much. On my grad night, after the ceremony, I snuck off to his mechanic shop and I celebrated with him and got drunk well underage so shhhh…def got me liking a cold Budweiser though these days after a hard day of work 😂🍻.

PS: that beauty of a Mustang he really fixed up, said he’d give it to one of us sisters in his will, said may try Dani…that happens I’ll make sure the city is alerted to the crazy red head on the roads in the red mustang…😅😂

Ahh my uncle Moreau….really is something he is. He’s been an Emergency Physician in NYC for years. I’ve seen many of my coworkers, suspects, and victims end up just so safe in his hands. He’s such a sweet heart too, despite it’s been years since he’s last spoke to his mother. A woman who was such a cruel bitch over the years. They had a break down many years ago. Don’t know too many details but he seems to be doing okay. And just such a sweet good heart. Here we are lunching and talking about many things, from med procedures to his team, the Yankees 🧢. Even gone to a couple games together. Loves all of his nieces the same, ya old big lug.

My aunt Donna, can be quite at times…unusual but she runs an incredible herbal medicine shop, that draws in a lot of people from the city. Times did get tough both during Covid and some asshole that burned her shop down a few months after. She had a major mental breakdown after that, and didn’t trust too many people. But her strength along with me, Cass and Dani’s help plus her daughter, Angie got her back on her feet. She loves her doll making business on the side and has made some insane projects happen especially donating to the sick kids hospital. And her garden is her other treasure room, we both find the time to share and help with. Plus an amazing view of the city.

And speaking of incredible. If this little one 🤭, ever suits up with the NYPD, I swear she could take the whole amount of crime out of this city. Angie is one one smart cookie. She loves Cass and Dani, but I’m the top fav auntie on the list 😁. Here we are, I’m babysitting dear Angie, while Aunt Donna makes it to her third date with another neighboring florist owner too GO AUNT DONNA GIRL 🤘. I’m the fav cause when I watch her I do…break some rules. Late night video games, and release the hidden stash of treats. And ya…I’m screaming during our playing of Resident Evil Remaster because….i….hate….spiders….and I would rather deal with some drunken junkie puking on my shoes in 99 degree heat in some smelly alley, than…spiders 😭😵…

Yes that’s about with me and my family. But I’m gonna level with you all. I love them all deeply, and I also miss….dad.

And I do this everyday, on or off duty.

Rain or shine. Night or day.

I stop at a small flower shop near where ground zero was. And I buy one rose. Then I make my way, and have my time…alone.

I lay a single rose, where the south tower went down that fateful day of 9/11.

Growing up, he was really just the most incredible person ever. Tough, inspirational, resilient, and just so warm with love.

He and mom were just so deeply good to one another, and me growing up. Even after he and mom married, and he became the chief accountant for mom’s business in the World Trade Centre. Those years it seemed so good, but things got rough and they eventually divorced just after mom had Cass.

I never stopped loving him though. My best memories was going to see mom accompanied by my nanny when she worked. But if she got too busy, then dad would spend time with me at the south tower.

We’d go up to the very top of it, where you could see everything. A lot of the time we went and there weren’t many, if any anyone at all. Just me and dad. You felt completely at the top of the world in the moment. And we’d often talk about life and its choices to make. Just such good words and laughs, ya know family time.

After the divorce, they weren’t all that close, but weren’t all that separated either.

I still remember our last meal though, lunched in the concourse, then back up, mom was with us too. We didn’t say a word, just all stood and stared out in the distance not knowing what tomorrow may bring. That was the last time we were together as a family with mom holding little Cassie looking out in that distance too.

Then the next day, September 11 happened.

The world and mine stopped that day.

I just shut down after we found out dad didn’t get out of the building. And when it collapsed the way it did, I sure felt that way too.

I couldn’t cry, eat, sleep, or anything for months. Until I completely broke out and down in uncle Heisie’s arms for hours after the one night Dani was born, my dad’s last gift and thank you of love to all of us.

In those months and years, mom was hit really hard too. One time before I went off to college, the day while I was still recuperating from my “lovely secret celebration out 🤫” Mother told me she wished she gave dad all the love they could have, and she wished she didn’t accuse him of having an affair with some corporate exec woman, which wasn’t true. But the damage was done. And how she wished she gave them another chance, but it was too late. Ohhh mom, dad will remember because deep down he knows as much as I do. You loved him so deeply. 🥺😢😭.

Since then, the family has helped so much with how close and the strength we give each other.

Mom and dad sure have gave me that over those years growing up into the person I am today, and in turn to want to I guess keep and help those show it too, than become so mindless and cruel. Hence why I became a cop.

I use their strength to push when I have my darkest days and wanna pull my hair out.

But all of them do help me, and I try even when I face people who wanna stab, shoot, spit, puke, piss and other fun stuff to me.

So here I am, Officer Bela Dimitrescu of the NYPD. For you dad, mom, Cass and Dani, uncle Heisenberg and Moreau, Aunt Donna and Angie. Love all of you.🥰😘❤️💕

Many thanks for the likes….ya a lot of it I made up, and still working if I’m gonna fanfic it. Lemme know. Thank you anyways for your support folks. Bless and love ❤️

[livelaughlovesubs]

Sad fun facts about Amia :3

She doesn't remember the faces of her biological family, the dead ones at least, and unfortunately, most of her family is dead.

Her mom, her dad, older sis, older bro, nieces, nephews, yeah.

Amia loves her family, but due to her brain blocking out the memories she witnessed that is considered too traumatizing, she doesn't remember how they look like or sound like anymore.

Remember when I said she draws? Yeah, she draws them but their faces are blank and she's basing their features off of the littlest things she remembers.

Amia doesn't want to forget Rimbaud, so she draws him daily, because she knows that one day, she'll forget him too.

She already forgot what his voice sounded like anyways.

The cardigan she's wearing? A gift from her big sis.

Her hair ties? From her big bro.

Every time Amia looks at the clothes she's wearing, all she can say herself in front of the mirror is: "You could've saved them."

Side note: My favorite (NSFW) Chuuya fic is your third Chuuya fic.

OHHH THE FISTING ONE HAHAHAHA it was quite cute yes :]

But those facts are anything other than cute, poor girl. So she wasn’t abandoned at birth, but lost her family and then became an orphan. When did that happen? And does she doesn’t own video tapes of Rimbaud? Or photos?

[dayswritting]

“There she goes”

Chapter 2: The one with The Hard Deck

Bob Floyd x Teacher! OC

Summary: Maybe getting out of the house wasn’t such a bad idea after all. Especially if it end up with the opportunity of meeting that cute stranger again.

Pairing: 

Word count: 4,4k

Warning: Bad spelling (English is not my first language), fluff, sloooooow buuuuuurn, Bob being gentleman, Bradley being the fairy godmother

Masterlist

Sunday, a day after Bradley got home, after going to church and having a nice day together. The family was found gathered in the kitchen. Talking about a serious subject they needed to focus on. Getting Lucy out of the house for Sunday night.

“I’m not going,” Lucy said, getting a whine from her brother-in-law. Bradley had decided it would be a good idea if she went with him to Hard Deck. Lucy hated the idea. It was a Sunday night, and tomorrow she’ll have work and didn’t like looking tired. Another reason why she didn’t want to was easy because of Sienna. 

“Come on” Bradley begged her “You need to go out more. Abuela told me that you spend all your weekends in the house”

“Yeah, because I’m spending my time with my niece.” She replied, trying to defend herself. Bradley just laughed at her like what she just said was a joke.

“Don’t use my daughter as an excuse. I know for a fact that mamá has taken Sienna to her house on some weekends and you stay all by yourself at home” Lucy gasped about this confession. She couldn’t believe it, her own mother betrayed her. “And don’t get me started. Because Joel told me that you turn down his invitations when he is in town”

“I can’t believe it.” she hit him in the chest. “You turn my family against me!” she shouted at him. This was completely nonsense. She was a grown-ass woman, she could do anything she wanted. Even if that involves staying at her house for the weekend.

“Yeah, so don’t make me tell you what Sienna told me.” Lucy turned at her niece who was hiding behind the kitchen aisle. The child was trying so hard not to laugh. Nice, now Sienna was on Bradley’s side. “C’mon Lu, we’re worried about you.”

“That’s true, Tia” Sienne finally said “I mean, even I had plans for tonight” That caught Noa by surprise.

“You did?” she asked concerned that her own niece didn’t tell her “Why you didn’t say anything”

“You sound so excited about today's movie night and I didn’t want to hurt you,” Sienna said.

“Oh darling,” Noa got close to her niece and hugged her. “You can tell me if you want to do something else. You could never hurt me for something like that” Noa separated a little to look into her eyes “What are your plans, bee?”

“Lisa’s mom is making pizza for dinner so she invited me to eat with them and have a sleepover” Sienna answered excitedly.

“Well, if your dad is okay with it.” Noa turns to Bradley who just nods in answer “We can call Lucy’s mom and tell her you are going. But I hope you won't be sleeping late because tomorrow is a school day”

“ I promised we won't.” Sienna replies “Her mom said that we can sleep till 10, is it okay?” Lucy and Bradley only nodded in answer.

“You better pack your stuff, baby.” Bradley said, confirming with a smirk.

Sienna smiled so big and jumped to her father’s arm to give him a kiss on his cheek. She hugged her aunt while saying a million thank you. Bradley just laughs warmly at the actions of his daughter. He missed these moments the most when he was on call.

When Sienna left the room, Bradley didn’t lose time and looked at his sister-in-law with a mischievous smile.

“Well, now, since Sienna is going to her friend’s house. You can’t say no to going to the bar” Bradley announced pleased.

“I’m not sure, Brad.” Noa stared at the book in her hands “I’m pretty sure it would be more fun without me. Why don’t you go and enjoyed yourself”

“No way. I’m not leaving my little sis all by herself in this big old house” Bradley replied

“I’m fine being by myself.” Lucy showed Bradley her book “And I have some reading to catch on”

“‘Don’t care. You’re coming with me” Bradley took Lucy’s book and put it on the table to start pushing her to the stairs. “Now, go and get ready. Put the best of your wardrobe to catch the eye of a guy.” Lucy fake laughs at him

“Yeah, right. Good joke, Brads” She started to climb the stairs “I’ll call Marie’s mom and then get ready”” Lucy mocked Bradley.

Lucy looked at her wardrobe without knowing what to use. Sure, when she was in college, she knew how to dress up for going to a bar. But now it was different. She hasn’t gone out like that in ages. Especially now that she is a teacher, she didn’t like the idea of accidentally meeting some parents. Yes, definitely she was not going. So she simply sent a text to Bradley to avoid confrontation.

I have nothing to wear. I’m not going. Sorry.

When she sent the text she heard some noises coming from the room next door. Her door opened and the duo of father and daughter came through it. Quickly, Sienna sat on Lucy’s bed to watch the show while her dad went directly to her wardrobe. After a minute he came out with clothes in his hands.

“Wear this with some white sneakers, tie your hair up and you’re ready to go” Bradley said while handing her the clothes “I expect you downstairs in 10 minutes. We still have to drop Sienna at her friend’s house” He exited her room after saying that. Leaving a shocked Lucy and a smiley Sienna in the bedroom.

“You should use some light makeup.” Sienna said capturing the focus of her aunt “It will make you look gorgeous”

“How do you know so much about makeup?” Lucy asked amazed.

“Abuela Alma told me. Especially that, light makeup it's better because it brings out your inner beauty” her niece answered, trying to imitate her grandmother.

“Well, I’ll listen to you, my beauty guru. Now, get out of here so I can start getting ready” Lucy pushed her niece making her laugh.

Alone in her room, Lucy decided to listen to those two and get ready. No one would believe her but Bradley did have a good sense of style. Sadly it looked like it didn’t work when it came to his stupid Hawaiian shirts. 

What he chose for her was something comfortable and just like her. A white blouse and some blue mom jeans. And just like he said, with her flowered vans it looked perfect. Definitely, the best brother-in-law she could have.

With the essential stuff in her bag, she went downstairs. Finding a quite unique image before her eyes. Dad and daughter were wearing the same Hawaiian shirt and sunglasses. Lucy grabbed her phone and took a picture of them, gaining their attention.

“I don’t even want to ask about how you got another shirt like that,” Lucy said

“Don’t worry I have one for you too. But today I've decided to have mercy since it's your first time out ” Bradley replied.

Now that everyone was ready, they went to Bradley’s Bronco.

“I’ll see you inside,” Lucy told Bradley when they came out of the car. “I got a call from my principal”

“It’s Sunday! You can check that tomorrow” Bradley said, trying to stop her.

“It’s really quick. You can go ahead” Lucy answered, gaining a not much convinced nod from Bradley. He went to the bar after telling her “You buy the first round”. To which Lucy just laughed at it.

Lucy called back to her principal. It turns out that in a few weeks, they were having a little fundraiser. It was a yearly event trying to gain some extra money for school supplies. Since being a public school it’s always hard to get money for special materials. Her principal wanted to ask Lucy to take care of the baking area. She had to make some cakes and ask for support to parents to sell some of them. Lucy accepted happily because she loved baking, so it wasn’t a problem for her.

After the call, she made her way toward the bar when a man was thrown out of it. She got close to the man and helped him to stand up.

“Let me guess, you put your phone on Penny’s bar more than once,” Lucy says while offering her hand so he could stand up.

“Seems like I didn’t get the memo” the man responded while taking her hand.

“Yeah, a newcomer 's mistake.” she faked a laugh, helping him. 

Lucy took a look at the man, noticing the pilot’s jacket he was wearing. A Navy pilot, nothing new here. But the nametag caught her eye for a second. Maverick, that name sounds a little familiar. But she couldn't put her finger on it.

“Well, thank you. You didn’t need to help an old man.” The man said with a grateful smile.

“Well, my parents raised me well, sir.” She smiled at him when a familiar song came from the bar. Damn it, Rooster. He really needed to listen to more music. “I think that’s my call. And you're welcome, sir. Have a nice night”

“You too, kid” He replied and Lucy answered with a smiled 

She walked back to the bar. Opened the door and was greeted by the voices of drunk and sober people singing along to “Great Balls of Fire”. Before getting in she got a text from her brother, Joel.

No pilots allowed.

Lucy chuckled at his warning.

Don't worry. Too busy for that.

She went straight to the bar and tried to get Penny's attention. When the woman saw her, Penny's face lit up, and smiled at her. Before Lucy could ask, Penny got her a soda.

"It’s on the house Luce. It's really good to see you." Penny smiled at her handing her the cup before leaning on the counter "So… What do I owe this pleasure?"

"I was dragged here, Pen. You know I don't like this stuff." Lucy replied.

Penny knew her thanks to Lucy's Mom. Three years ago they went to the same book club. And since Amelia needed help with Spanish, her mom offered Lucy's help. After a few sessions, Lucy and Penny became friends. Penny became Lucy's confidant when Lucy felt she couldn't keep going and vice-versa. 

"And who should I thank?" Penny asked.

"My stupid brother-in-law," Lucy said, making her laugh.

"Well, I'm glad he did." Penny placed her hand on Lucy’s shoulder. "You really needed it." After saying that, she left, leaving a speechless Lucy alone.

While at the counter, Lucy analyzed the room realizing how out of place she was. Friends chatting and dancing, people making out, girls trying to flirt with Navy officers. If she had come here eight years ago, she would be dancing with her sister or singing along to Bradley’s piano. But now this wasn't her thing anymore. She was too lonely even in a crowded place like this. And the sound was making her ears feel overstimulated. She really needed to distract herself or get out of the place.

Before she could still feel petty for herself she heard a "Teach" calling in her back. When she turned around she was greeted by the life-sized version of a Ken doll. He walked confidently to her side.

"Hey, Luce. Missed me?" He asked flirtatiously as he gave her a hug.

"Hey, Jake." Lucy answered, “I think I should ask you that question.” She crossed her arms and smiled at him.

“Well, I did miss you.” He smiled at her while leaning closer

The relationship between her and Jake “Hangman” Seresin was one of frenemies. They met at a cafe when Lucy went to pick up some drinks for her co-workers. They talk while waiting and connect in a good way. Even had some more encounters around Miramar. After a while, they meet again at Bradley's Top Gun graduation. That’s when she learned Jake was Hangman, the one pilot that always loved to mess with Bradley. And Lucy didn’t like it when someone messed with her family. Even if she likes them, in a friendly way.

 “Still taking care of other people’s children,” he asked.

“Yep. Still giving girls headaches?” Lucy counterattacks, making Jake laugh. She drinks her soda while he tries to get her to talk. But she barely listened, the noise was becoming louder so it was hard for her to concentrate. She only could see Jake move his lips but nothing came out from them.

She felt a hand on her shoulder “Hey, Teach. Are you okay?” Jake asked, seeing her sudden change of demeanor. 

Before she could answer, Bradley came into her vision. And Lucy into his. She saw how his carefree smile tense when he registered who was next to her. Like the big brother he is, Bradley moves faster to take place next to Lucy and taking Jake's arm away from her.

“Need something from my sister, Bagman?” Bradley asked while putting his arm around Lucy’s shoulders.

“Don’t worry, Big bird.” Jake showed his hand like surrendered “Just catching up with an old friend. Don't need to be so overprotective, Rooster.” Before any of them could keep going, Lucy interceded. She really didn’t want to be in the middle of their bickering.

“And we are already finished.” Lucy turned to Jake and smiled “It was really nice catching up, Jake. See you around.” She took Bradley’s arm and started dragging him to the pool table. Where Bradley was before coming.

“See you, sweetheart” Jake shouted playfully making Bradley groan of annoyance.

“I swear you two are worse than my kids,” Lucy mumbled annoyed.

“He started it,” Bradley said, winning a look from her.

Getting to the pool table Bradley left Lucy's side when he saw a brunette getting closer. Lucy didn’t realize it since she started to look around the people in that area. When she found someone she thought never saw again.

“Tasha?” Lucy asked not believing her friend was in front of her.

"Teach!" She got closer to hug her "It's so good to see you, girl" Lucy embraced her warmly.

It had been years since the last time they saw each other. Phoenix and Lucy meet at the same time she and Hangman did. It had been all thanks to Bradley, he invited Phoenix to have dinner with her after hearing how homesick she was. When Natasha saw her in the kitchen feeding Sienna, she immediately thought that Lucy was Bradley's wife. But after presentations, she learned that they were nothing more than in-laws, a family helping each other. Lucy still remembers the look of relief on her face.

"I didn’t know you were called. Bradley didn't tell me anything." Lucy said when they broke the hug.

"You and I, Luce. He forgot to tell me he was called too." Natasha answered by lacing her arm with Lucy "I'm so happy that you're here, now I'm not the only girl in the group. Well, except for Halo, but she's with the other guys." Phoenix pointed out a girl next to two guys in the corner. "Now let me present you to everyone else."

Natasha took her where Bradley and the other three guys were surrounding a small table in the back. Here the sound was a little lower, so that helped Lucy to calm down. Bradley was chatting cheerfully to two of them while the other had his back turned. When they saw the two girls coming, they stopped their chat so the presentations could begin. Payback and Fanboy, that's how Bradley introduced them, where reall y excited to meet her . The first shook her hand while the second went for a hug saying something about how happy he was to "finally meet Teach".

"I told them about the time you punched Hangman in the face," Natasha explained proudly, putting her arm on Lucy's shoulder.

"Oh, that was an accident," Lucy told them. Feeling that she needed to explain the situation, she began to ramble. "Some guy was following me and Jake tried to help me. But I thought he was the guy so I ambushed him and punched him straight in the eye." She smiled ashamed, looking at her shoes. 

While the guys laughed so hard that they were almost crying. Especially Fanboy that had to lean on Payback's arm.

"IT WAS YOU? You gave him the black eye?" Bradley asked, astonished. Lucy just nodded and chuckled, eyes still fixed on the floor.

"Yeah, Jake make me promise that a won’t tell anyone" Lucy explained to her brother-in-law.

“But you told Phoenix!” Bradley argued like a little child.

“Because she wouldn’t use to annoy him. As you would” Lucy muttered loud enough to make everyone expect Bradley, to chuckle.

Before he could “defend” himself, a new voice joined the group.

"Sorry, guys. I had a call from my Meemaw" Someone spoke next to Phoenix.

When Lucy raised her head, her eyes were met with a pair of Birth control glasses and cobalt eyes. It was him, the same man from the library, he was in front of her. Just that this time he was wearing khakis instead of some blue jeans and a blue plaid shirt. And his hair, if Lucy thought he looked cute before, now that she saw him with his hair styled, that changed him to handsome.

From the man's point of view, it was almost the same. He never thought fate was on his side, but maybe just for today. Maybe the scales have changed for good. For him, Lucy looked more beautiful than yesterday. Without a doubt, she was the most beautiful woman in the bar, no, in the whole world. He started to feel his heart racing, making him unable to talk.

"Library boy" Lucy was the first to speak, making the group look at the just mentioned.

"Hi…hi" He stuttered, still in awe. 

"You know Bob?" Phoenix asked, interrupting their moment. Everyone was asking the same question. How was that possible? 

"Yeah. We met yesterday," Lucy answered, not knowing how to answer correctly.

"In the library" Bob completed shyly, feeling everyone's eyes on him. 

Lucy smiled at him, ashamed of the possible future reactions from Bradley and Phoenix. Those two were so happy to see her like that. Maybe even planning their wedding already.

"Well, that's great!" Natasha said gaining the attention "Now you know my backseater"

"Your backseater?" Lucy asked with her brown furrow “You’re a WSO?” her voiced sound surprise. And for him was the same, it was rare that women not NAVY related knew what his job was.

“Yeah,” he admitted flustered. He extended his hand to introduce himself. “Lieutenant Robert Floyd, Weapon System Officer” 

Lucy smiled at his actions and how he told her exactly what WSO meant. Even though she already knew what it was. She took his hand and shook it.

“Lucia Orozco” she answered with a smile “But everyone calls me Lucy or Teach”

“You have a call sign?” Bob asked, surprised.

“More like a nickname, Tasha and Bradley gave me one a long time ago” she explained, a little embarrassed. She placed her hand on her wrist, playing with her bracelet “What’s yours?” She asked curiously. But before he could answer, Fanboy did it for him. Getting in between.

“It’s Bob,” he said with a giggle.

“Dude!” Bradley scolded him as he had just interrupted an important moment. 

Lucy only chuckled at it. She thought Bob had a call sign just as his name fitted him perfectly. Bob on the other side, felt ashamed of it. He was thinking that it wasn't as cool as the others were. So he just hide a little, like he was trying to make himself smaller. Lucy quickly catches his change of demeanor.

“I think it's a great call sign,” She said sure of herself, making everyone surprised. “It’s short and easy to say. Most callsign should be like that. Especially if you’re in situations where you can’t use too many words” she explained “Imagine you're in a difficult situation and say Fanboy instead of Bob. I mean that's three letters of difference, too much trouble.” she finished.

Both WSOs had their cheeks tint red the only difference was the meaning of each. Fanboy felt ashamed, while Bob was surprised and his heart was racing faster than ever. It was barely the second time they saw each other and Lucy was ready to defend him. 

“Damn, she got you good, man” Payback started bursting into laughter. Seconds later everyone joined him

But on the other side, Lucy realized what she just said. And now she blushed too.

“I'm so sorry, Mickey. I swear I didn’t want to make fun of you.” Lucy apologized “Sometimes the filter between my brain and mouth doesn’t work” Bradley hugged her shoulders.

“Lu, don’t apologize to that guy. He deserved it” He said, trying to calm her down. After that, Mickey assured her that it was okay, he just was caught by surprise.

After that, everyone fell into a more comfortable and friendly conversation. Everyone except Bob, decided to stay silent and enjoy the moment. Or at least try. Since his eyes couldn't focus beyond the arm of Rooster on Lucy’s shoulders and how comfortable they seem with each other. Yeah, definitely her noticing was too good to be true.

“Stop that,” Phoenix told him making him jump. Bob didn't realize when she moved next to him.

“What? I… I don’t know what you mean” he said confused at what she just said to him. She looked at him for a second, trying to decide if he was telling the truth or trying to fool her. But after seeing his baby deer eyes, she realized Bob actually didn’t know what she meant.

“That face of hurt baby deer” she reply while she moved closer to him like she didn’t want to be heard by the others.

“Hurt? Wha… what do you mean?” he asked. Phoenix sighed at his reaction. Man, this boy couldn’t be more blind, joke aside.

“I just, I know what your thinking” she stated in a whisper “I had the same face the first time I met them. And, since you are a nice guy or that’s what I hope, I’m gonna tell you this.” Phoenix moved closer, making it look like she was taking some of the peanuts from Bob’s cup. “They’re family. Rooster and Lu are in-laws. He was married to her sister before she died giving birth to his daughter” she explained.

Suddenly it clicked, the little girl in the library. She was Rooster’s daughter. Even Lucy had told him she was her niece. Now he really felt embarrassed. He made conclusions without knowing all the information. His Meemaw would be ashamed of him right now.

“I don’t know what to say” he admitted avoiding Phoenix's eyes. The woman seeing his action, felt compassion for her WSO so she just gave him some pats on his back.

“Hey, don’t be so hard on yourself” she tried to calm Bob down “It’s not the first time someone thought that about them.” Bob drinks some water from his cup “Now you can definitely try to get a chance with her” She added mischievously making Bob choke.

When he started to cough he got everyone's attention fixed on him. Lucy quickly moved closer to Bob seeing if he was okay, Phoenix seeing this left his side. Maybe it was the teacher inside of her, but Lucy wanted to make sure he was fine.

“Are you okay, Robert?” she asked him getting his attention while she placed her hand on his back.

Bob simply nodded and blushed, no one called him by his name when he was on call. After calming down he just stared at her. 

“What is it? Do you need more water?” she questioned him quickly worried. 

“No, no, it’s just… It’s silly, don’t worry about it” he replied softly but the brunette looked at him like she was expecting an explanation. Bob sighed defeated “It’s just no one around here calls me by my name”

“Oh,” Lucy simply commented “Do you want me to call you Bob? I mean, I call everyone by their name. But I can totally call you Bob if you wanted. I mean, I don’t have a problem at all” She started to ramble, feeling a little anxious about making a mistake. 

Bob notice how she started to talk faster than before, just like when they meet at the library. He simply giggled at her reaction, damn, she was cute.

“Robert is fine” He replied friendly trying to ease her “I mean, my ma tends to use it when she is mad at me. But you can call me Robert or anything you want” Bob chuckled awkwardly.

“Okay, Robert” Lucy smile warmly.

They stood there in comfortable silence. A minute passed and Lucy decided to try to have a conversation with him, because, even if she leaked the silence she always needed to fill it. Thankfully, Bob found that endearing and followed everything she said to him. Paying attention to what Lucy said, answering all of her questions, and sometimes making them himself. The time passed but they didn’t felt since they were inside their own bubble. So they didn’t realize that two sets of eyes were watching this whole interaction from the pool table.

“You’re thinking what I’m thinking?” Phoenix smiled mischievously at Rooster.

“I don’t know. Are you thinking about how I should play again “Great Balls of Fire”?” He reply winning a glare from the brunette “I’m joking” he chuckled “Yes, I think they look good together” Rooster rolled his eyes

“Good, so we are definitely going to do something about it” she said determined.

“Are you sure? I mean, you know where Lu is standing when we talk about relationships” Rooster knew better than anyone his sister-in-law feeling about having someone to care for romantically speaking.

“Bradley” Phoenix talk with a serious tone “You know better than anyone that this is what she needs” She stared into his eyes hoping to convince him. Rooster sighed.

“Fine, but if something happens it is all your fault” He accepted making Phoenix smile excited.

Half an hour later, the gang decided to go home so they could sleep before the big day that was coming. Everyone said their goodbyes and went their own ways. Before getting into his car, Bob gave one last peek at Lucy, who was talking with Rooster while getting into their car, and smiled warmly. Tonight it had been the best night of his life.

What he didn’t know was that the girl from the other side was looking at him too. Grateful that her brother-in-law and niece got her out of their house. She definitely went to sleep with a smile on her face.

[forgotn1]

Overall, it was a really good Christmas. Yesterday, I went out to breakfast with Pops, grandma, my sister & BIL, and the nieces like we do whenever they come down here for Christmas. Then we all came back to our place to hang out and open gifts, which was a lot of fun. The girls thought my black & fluorescent tree was pretty cool. I managed to get my lasagna cooked in time to cool down enough to transport over to my mom's later in the day. Also even managed to get 30 minutes of down time to try and rest before the real chaos started.

Eventually I made my way over to my mom's house, where we had the big Italian feast I've been having every Christmas Eve since I was old enough to eat solid food. lol It was a madhouse though, as we packed my mom, her fiancee, the nephew, my sister's family, my aunt & uncle, and my cousin & her husband into my mom's nice but small-ish house. Definitely cozy. Dinner was phenomenal, with my lasagna and my sister's stuffed shells covering the italian portion and then my mom's fiancee made a ham, au graten potatoes, and green beans as part of her family tradition. Ate way too much, but it was worth it.

Everyone loved the gifts I got them, which is always the goal. The oldest niece immediately took out her new pencils and got some paper to learn how to draw animals with the How to Draw books I got her. While the younger niece had to have her mom help her put the princess dress I got her on right away. She wore it the rest of the night. lol

The nephew had a blast opening his gift as well. He's 16 now and I got him cash so that he could put it towards something bigger he's saving for. But, I didn't just put it in an envelope. I grabbed a garment box and taped one of the 20s to the bottom before putting a sheet of tissue paper over it. I then crumpled up the other 4 20s and wrapped each of them in the center of a balled up sheet of tissue paper, then filled the rest of the box with empty balled up tissue papers. On the outside of the box I wrote "There are 5 bills in here. GOOD LUCK!" and then wrapped it up. Took him a bit and a lot of laughs, but he eventually found them all.

Christmas morning was much quieter, as Pops and I had our usual celebration. We gave each other a stocking filled with Hot Wheels and a present for each of us to open. Mine was more Hot Wheels (the main present of cash is usually given Christmas Eve when thee sis & BIL also get theirs) while I got him a Lego set. Then, after sitting around a bit he made chorizo & egg burritos and we had breakfast together. Since then, we've just been doing our own things and enjoying a nice, quiet day. Which we both needed after yesterday's chaos.

[caitlinmarie671]

“You should’ve seen Rebekah saying goodbye to her. It was like we were ripping a piece of her heart out.” Quinn said as she held her daughter in her lap and was speaking to her sister who was sitting acrossed the kitchen table from her at their parents home. Quinn had just left the Mikealson mansion and had just came by to tell her sister and parents goodbye because she was taking her children and her to the airport and Klaus was going to meet them there as soon as he got back from New Orleans and they were going to take a trip to St. Thomas and enjoy some family time on the island together. Just the four of them. “Of course. That’s little Phoebe Rebekah Mikealson. That’s her little name sake.” Nadia smiled as she gently touched Phoebe’s face as she was holding Henry in her lap who was playing with his little toy car. “I know.” Quinn smiled as she looked down at her daughter and then her son. “Yes Alexander is Mr. independent. Henry is Mr. laid-back and Phoebe here can charm almost anything from anybody. She is definitely her daddy‘s spoiled little princess.” Quinn grinned. “Are you spoiled?” Nadia teased. “Only because nobody can get enough of you.” Nadia smiled at her little niece as she tickled Phoebes stomach. Quinn smiled as she caressed her daughter’s hair. “You alright sis?” Quinn looked at her sister when she spoke to her. “Yes. I’m fine, why?” “You just kind of zoned out on me there for a minute.” “I’m sorry. I just have this kind of eerie feeling that’s all. I’m sure it’s just me being overprotective, but…” “What do you mean you have an eerie feeling?” Nadia asked concerned. Quinn hugged her daughter protectively against her she let a breath. “It’s just. It’s already late and I think we should leave tomorrow but Klaus wants to leave today. He’s so excited. He was telling the kids that we’re gonna have a picnic right where he proposed to me and we’re gonna make s���mores and sit under the stars and I don’t want to disappoint our children but I just don’t know if it’s safe to leave with it being so late already.” Quinn explained as Nadia looked at her sister concerned. “ Quinn just tell Klaus that you don’t want to go tonight. Yes he’s excited and he may want to go tonight but I don’t think that he would put you in a situation that you didn’t feel comfortable with. That man loves you and those children more than anything.” “I know but he’s so excited and so are the children. I know how important this trip is to our family. With everything that happened with Aurora, we need this. It’s just it’s already getting dark outside and I really don’t wanna take a boat at night in the middle of the ocean with my babies.” “Why would you have to take a boat when you’re flying?” “Because once we get to St. Thomas we’re taking a boat to one of the private islands and that’s where we’re gonna be staying and taking a boat is the only way to get there.” “I didn’t know you were going to one of the private islands.” “Yes. Klaus didn’t want any interruptions so he made sure he got us a bungalow as far away from anyone and anything that could distract us from focusing on our family as possible.” “Of course he did. That man would do anything to get you alone.” Nadia said rolling her eyes as Quinn smiled. “He just wants to make sure that this trip is about our family and only our family and I love him for that.” Quinn said looking at the clock on the wall. “We’ve got to get going, sis. Tell mom and dad that we love them and I’ll call you guys when we get to St. Thomas.” Quinn said gettin up from the chair as she gave her sister a one armed hug. “You better. Be safe and have fun and please don’t think about Aurora. This trip is about reconnecting with your husband and don’t let her ruin that.” Nadia reminded her seriously as Quinn nodded and she was going to try her best to not think about about her Aurora, but it was going to be easier said than done. Nadia kissed Henry before placing him in his stroller and strapping him in and then doing the same with Phoebe.

[labaguettegameuse]

So, i got a few mods to work with baldur's gate III and i wanted to mess around with the CC. None of these characters are saved. I just have fun with mods to test a few things. I tried to recreate some of my ocs from different fandoms. Most of them are from Game of Thrones. I didn't read the books, i've watched the shows. I just let my imagination rage on.

Here's the first one : Fiyonna Stark, the oldest sister of Ned Stark. Giant lady but not as tall as Brienne. Considers her nephews and nieces like her own children and will try anything to protect them. Was in love with Roberts during their yongers years as they often fought together. She often thinks she'll never make it to the next winter because of all the wounds and scars she has. She doesn't know if she'll stay besides Bran when he becomes king or if she'll return to Winterfell to support and help Sansa.

Here's Jeyne Lannister ; The middle child. Younger sis of Cersei and Jaime, older sis of Tyrion. She's as good and gentle as Myrcella. Doesn't like Joffrey much. Was hoping for Tommen to survive longer. Cersei was an example and almost a mother figure to her, at a certain point. Jaime was an overprotective brother with her. Even when she was promise to Robb, he would rarely leave her alone with boys. Her relationship with her father is complicated… She never treated Tyrion like a monster. She doesn't want her family to die but can't support the peculiar tendencies of her sister when she was queen.

Here's Rachel Tyrell, sister of Margeary and Loras. Childhood friend of Jaime. She loves her family very much and is very dedicated to them. But also with her friendship with Jaime. Sadly, she's a bit oblivious, if not very, when someone would flirt with her openly. She loves to travel to Dorne and even had a child with a noble man of Dorne. But she never told who truly was the father. Her and Jaime reunited when he came back to kings landing. He confesses how jealous he was of her having a relationship before him and they never left each other's side ever since. They eventually marry in secret without telling a soul. But everything came to end when Rachel caught Jaime and Cersei together after Joffrey died. She left to go back to Highgarden with her son. When Jaime killed Olenna, Rachel was arrested for a time. Before he helped her escaped, even if she clearly despises him now. She tried to serve Daenerys for a time until she got killed by Jon Snow. She goes back to Highgarden after Bran becomes king.

Here's Rhaenyra Targaryen II, Sister of Rhaegar, Older sis of Daenerys. She always tried to please everyone when she was yonger. She tried to help and protect her mother Rhaella, like Jaime, but it often didn't work and would often end in Aerys beating up his own daughter. She couldn't get too friendly with men/boys cause it would end up in the same reasults. She wasn't killed after the rebellion for some reasons. She was kept as a prisoner for years. Until she managed to escape after killing up guards and changing her looks a bit. Since then, she tried to find any survivor of the Targaryen dynasty. She got a niece in Dorne, and a yonger sister who's with the Dothraki. Once she found Daenerys, She explained who she was and tried to help her out as much as possible. As well as protecting her. She'll try to help her keep her sanity and the throne. But she was so anger and destroyed after her death that Rhaenyra disappeared. Probably trying to find drogon. Or death.

Here's Baela Targaryen II, eldest daughter of Rhaegar and Elia Martell. Sibling of Rhaenys and Aegon, half sis of Jon Snow. She never wanted to rule over anything, but she wouldn't mind learning and taking necessary classes anyway. She loved reading and discovering new things. She was very close with her parents and siblings, despite knowing that love wasn't trully and fully present between her mom and dad. She was very close with her uncle Oberyn. But during the rebellion, her and her family was kept in the red dungeons by King Aerys to guarantee Dorne's Loyalty. Baela had to watch her siblings getting butchered and her mother getting raped and killed. Until it was her turn a few days later. She escaped by killing and hurting everyone in her way and lay low for… for what seemed to be an eternity. Until one day, she managed to reached Dorne. Half dead, hair shaved poorly. As poorly as her health. She was taken care by Oberyn and Ellaria. Baela has to hide in Dorne and changed her name for her security. She became an expert in poison, in stealth and assassinations. She became friend with Myrcella and was in charged of her protection and Trystane's. She always hated the Lannister with a burning passion. Besides Myrcella. After Ellaria killed Doran and after Baela realized how Trystane and Myrcella truly died, she left Dorne. Feeling like she was no longer safe, she tried to reach Dragonstone. She was welcomed by her aunt Rhaenyra II and was introduced to Daenerys. After reassuring her that the throne doesn't interest her, she gladly offers her help to take the Lannister and Kings Landing down. Baela almost died during the battle of Winterfell and coudn't participate in the fall of Kings Landing. After the death of Daenerys, she tried to look for her aunt Rhaenyra without much success. She returned to Dorne.

And we're done for the GOT ocs. Please don't come at me, i was just having fun. Sorry in advance for the mistakes. You can just ignore the texts if it bothers you and enjoys the pictures instead !

I also have two more ocs from another fandom but i won't put them in the same post.

[lianailia]

Christmas recap. Christmas Eve was really good. Didn't do much until church time. There was a cello and piano player that almost made me cry. Those two together. Then the choir was also beautiful. I really didn't want to cry at the Christmas mass. Lol but then we had dinner which is prime rib. My bro and SIL came for both. Then we watched some Piano Guys videos. Speaking of cello and piano.

Christmas day I woke up shaking and drenched in sweat. I had not taken one of my pain meds for a couple of days. It's the same one that I keep forgetting to fill in time. I couldn't get it until today, because they were closed and then didn't get the email in time to get it. So I was going through that. But then mom's side of the family came and we had breakfast. That helped. We have an omelette and kringle (a pastry commonly found in Wisconsin). We just hung out. Then we did presents after. I got a lot of kitty related things. Some gloves, a scarf, kitchen towels, baskets, a magazine. And a drink cozy thing from sis and family. I also got a Chewy gift card from them so got Yuki a new cat tree. Since that's her present and we have room now. Then I got more new gloves, new pj pants, Dylan Hollis' signed cookbook. From my bro and SIL got a Detective Conan blind box polly pocket type thing and the Lina/Naga pencilcase. Didn't even ask for it and I didn't have that piece of merch! And Super Mario Wonder, which is fun. My niece and her parents stayed all day and i watched the Guardians of the Galaxy holiday special, which is pretty great. I finished drawing the Pusheen pics for the rest of my family. Then bro and SIL came back for ham for dinner. It was so good. But I think I had too much food or i was going through withdrawals because after that until today stomach hasn't been great. So I was afraid to eat anything the next day. My niece stayed for 2 days after and we watched I Am Groot. I did finally get my meds today, so I'm hoping to feel better soon. I am supposed to have botox on the 2nd but I'm still in pain from the ablation. So I don't know. Plus my insurance might not go through yet. I've not had much luck with medical things recently. 2024 is going to be a good year, I can feel it. I'll have disability and I'll get more pet sitting jobs. Manifesting it now. Have a good New Year's! We don't do anything. I don't even stay up until midnight anymore. Lol but good things to come!

[bottlewoman]

Baby had a fun Christmas at the in laws despite teething and being put off her sleep schedule.

Niece 1 happily freaked out over the puppy that Dad in law got recently.

Niece 2 just enjoyed being a baby.

Baby played with a lemon the entire holiday which delighted Dad in law to no end.

Niece 1 is the only one who is sort of old enough to understand presents and was obsessed with the colouring books I got her.

There were a few small issues where Niece 1 and Baby wanted to take away whatever toy the other was playing with. Bro and sis in law are trying to teach Niece 1 the concept of sharing but they're both so young still that there's only so much you can do about toy stealing and hoarding.

Baby found a stash of Bro in law's and Fiance's old ps2 games and dug them out. She insisted on carrying around Devil May Cry for most of an afternoon.

Baby got to try fish for the first time. She wasn't a fan of the preparation method (too much lemon). But she got and endless stream of blueberries so that makes up for it. She also got to try (diluted) apple juice for the first time as well and she was guarding that sippy cup like a little dragon.

On the way home we stopped by Fiance's Nonno's house to introduce him to Baby. When Nonno came to say hello to Baby, she cried 😭 She's shy around strangers at the moment. Fiance's Zia and Zio also got a chilly reception from Baby but she did muster up enough courage to steal Zio's phone from him. She loves holding phones and will throw hands if you dare keep one away from her.

We're going to have lunch with my dad at some point soon and a few friends should be swinging by for a quiet New Year's Eve.

I held up okayish over Christmas. I only needed a few hours by myself to feel sad about having a dead mom. lol I have feelings HOW EMBARRASSING

Life goes on

[lonely-lost-soul]

Poff Poff

(Platonic C!Schlatt x Niece Reader)

Request 7: Can I request an Uncle Jschlatt and Niece reader? (Platonic ye) maybe Jschlatt could be out taking his niece to a late-night convenience store so they could late-night snack because both he and his niece had a bad day?

Requested by: Anonymous

AU where Puffy is Schlatt’s sister :)

~~~

Schlatt had, had a rough day, to say the least. He once again almost got banned for another scheme gone wrong. His election plans were set in motion but due to the statistics, it looked like he was losing and he was pissed off beyond belief. He had no plans for the rest of the day, all he wanted to do was relax with a drink and a cigarette, maybe watch a movie, just something to help him through the rest of this shitty ass day.

So, When Puffy had shown up on his doorstep and dropped you off to watch you while she went out his immediate response was no. He already smells like cigarette smoke and whiskey he shouldn’t be anywhere near a child. But one harsh glare from his sister made him shut his trap, he looked down at you and you looked just as unhappy to be there.

“Mom do I have to stay here, I’m old enough to stay on my own. Or even with Dream?” The angsty teen groaned tilting her head to the side, her little horns hitting her on the shoulder. Puffy let out a pinched huff pressing her fingers to her nose,

“You know Dreams out with George and Sapnap, plus you’re still too young to be left alone. So you’re staying with Uncle Schlatt until I get back from my date with Niki.”

“But-”

“Hush no butts. Now you.” She pointed a finger at Schlatt, “no smoking or drinking in front of my little Poff got it?” Schlatt rolled his eyes snarling over at his sister,

“Have a little faith in me, sis.” She shot him a look, and he wilted a little bit,

“Be good.”

“I will.” You groaned,

“Not talking to you.”

“I will.” The goat-man grumbled under his breath, finally seeming satisfied his sister departed leaving her equally hotheaded daughter by his side. “So...you smoke?”

“No Uncle Schlatt I don’t smoke,” You sighed a frown on your face usually that comment got a least a snort.

Oh no, not teenage angst.

You walked past him into his humble abode and plopped down on his couch, it also smelled like smoke, “How’s Quackity?”

“You mean Flatty Patty?” He smirked plopping down beside you scratching at his ear absentmindedly. You snickered, there it was,

“No I don’t, you know he hates when you call him that.” You nudged him gently, Schlatt ruffled your hair minding your horns. You huffed at him moving to fix your tousled hair,

“Alright, kid you got me. Now, what’s up with you?”

“Nothings wrong.” You muttered crossing your arms over your chest defensively, he shrugged his shoulders not bothering to push you. “Okay fine!” You blurted throwing your hands in the air, the man raised an eyebrow.

“I didn’t say anything-”

“It’s just Dream’s not been home lately and Mom’s not taking it well. Instead of trying to watch out for him n’ shit, she’s going on dates with Niki.” You groaned falling back against the couch, “When he does come home it’s just for food and to pet, his cat then leave. He barely even says hi to us anymore...we used to be so close. Now he just doesn’t care.” Your face fell and he frowned, Schlatt winced a little he was never known to be very good with comforting people let alone comforting women. He placed a hand on your shoulder and squeezed,

“He’ll come around kid, family’s, family you know?” He watched you shrug sadly and he rubbed his chin with his other hand.

He needed another cigarette right now.

You looked up at him and saw him tense, “You can smoke I don’t care.” You gave a little shrug, “either way I’m leaving here smelling like smoke Mom won’t be able to tell the difference.”

“Heh.” He chuckled roughly rubbing the back of his neck, “thank’s kid, I owe you one.” You nodded and watched as Schlatt pulled out his package of cigarettes and frowned seeing it was empty, “Ah fuck me.”

“You out?”

“Yeah. Would you be opposed to a quick drugstore run?” You shrugged your shoulders, indifferent.

“Sure could be fun. Could I get a snack?”

“You could get whatever you want, not payin’ for it.” You snorted loudly covering your mouth to hide your snort. “What? If you can steal it you can get whatever you want.”

“I’m not stealing anything Uncle Schlatt, that’s wrong.”

“Ugh. What’s my goody-two-shoes sister been teaching you?” His nose scrunched up in displeasure. “As long as you don’t get caught anything is legal kid. Stick with me and you’ll learn way more tips than that. I'm a professional.”

“Right cause doing that hasn’t gotten banned before.” You smirked and he glared at you pulling on your horn. The movement caused you to yelp in pain. “Joke! I was joking! Ow!” He muttered a ‘you better be’ before standing up from his couch. You followed him from the couch as he made his way to the door, he held it open for you and you snickered “What a gentlemen.”

“Don’t slander my name like that again.” He scoffed, “Follow me, don’t wander off.” Schlatt commanded as you followed him down to the nearest convenience store, “Go get something you like.” He shooed you off and requested the pack of cigarettes he needed making small talk with the store clerk while you wandered around. “Hurry up kid or you get nothing!”

“I’m coming!” You yelled back in your arms was a pack of sour patch watermelons, a chocolate bar, and some chips, “I got you chips.” Schlatt tried to bite back a smile but it came through anyway and it only made you smile in tandem. He paid for your goodies and you both headed out to go sit outside on a nearby bench. As you sat down you turned to stare at him dead in the eyes, he felt a little unsettled and watched as you slowly pulled out a little bag of popcorn. “I stole it.”

“Holy fuck kid you did it!” He burst into laughter ruffling your hair once again, “I’m proud of you.” You beamed brightly sitting up straighter on the bench, you opened the bag and popped a piece into your mouth. Schlatt reached forward and stole a handful from you, you ripped the bag away defensively and he snickered.

“Soo…” You trailed off softly and he raised an eyebrow at you, “You seemed to have a bad day too. You wanna talk about it?” His eyes widened in surprise, he didn’t take you to be so observant, then again you were Puffy’s child.

“Alright Poff,” he clicked his tongue distastefully and began to recount his woes to his child niece. Halfway through he pulled out a freshly bought cigarette and stuck it between his teeth. He pulled out a lighter flicking it a few times before lighting the cancer stick in his mouth and taking a long drag. You nodded your head in response and seemed to be listening intently to him, as he talked he felt his facade crumbling. The goat man slumped across the bench and was openly ranting to you at this point. “So yeah, that’s how my days going. Guess we both are doing pretty shitily huh?” You pursed your lips,

“Why don’t you ask Quackity to combine both of your votes the day of the election?” He looked at you with a raised eyebrow, you flushed nervously under his stern gaze. “Then you can be the President and he can be your Vice President or something...that way you both win in a way, ya know?”

“Kid…” Schlatt murmured thoughtfully rubbing his chin, “you’re a genius!” He wrapped you up in a hug, “this kid! I love ya! You’re too smart for your good!” You beamed letting out a happy laugh in response, “I’m contacting him immediately. Wilbur and Tommy don’t stand a fucking chance against me now.”

“I’m glad I can make you happy.” You snuggled into his arms but recoiled a little bit at the overwhelming scent of fresh smoke on his clothes, “you deserve it.” Schlatt felt his heart shutter a little at the inclination that he deserves to be happy, he was about to respond with a joke but you started talking again. “You’re a good guy Uncle. You don’t let people see it often but you’re an okay dude,” he watched you fiddle with your fingers as his eyebrows furrowed. He chuckled a little,

“Most people would disagree with you kid.”

“Well most people don’t know like mom and I do,” You pointed out, “Plus if you weren’t a nice guy you wouldn’t have tried to cheer me up.”

“I needed smokes.” He pointed out motioning to the stick in his mouth and you frowned a little.

Good, things were getting too mushy for his liking.

He was about to smirk in triumph but you turned towards him a determined look on your face. “My point still stands, for example, if you weren’t that great of a guy you wouldn’t have watched me today. You would’ve shut the door in Puffy’s face or you wouldn’t have listened and tried to comfort me. Therefore, my point still stands,” You shoved your finger in his face and he grumbled in displeasure. You smirked instead of him, getting the signature family smirk on your face it only made him frown deeper.

“Alright fine, but you tell anyone I’m slightly nice you’re cut off.”

“Cut off from what? You’re inheritance? You’re broke as shit.”

“You’re way too much like your mother.”

“Aw, you think so?” You flushed fondly, “Thanks!” You chirped proudly, puffing out your chest a little bit. He scoffed tugging on your horns once more and smirked as you yelped, “Would you stop doing that!”

“Nah I don’t think I will. Especially because I know it’s bothering you.”

“Asshole.”

“That’s more like it.”

You leaned back against the back of the bench with a loud groan throwing some popcorn at him. He snickered loudly, watching you closely all in all Schlatt did enjoy today. He kissed his teeth a little, you were way smarter than everyone seemingly gave you credit for, especially Dream. When Schlatt wins this election maybe he’d give you a position in his cabinet. He thinks you would like that, finally being able to show people who’s boss and what you’re capable of, yeah that’s what he’ll do. Reluctantly Schlatt pulled you close so your head rested against his shoulder, you smiled up at him softly, all in all, it was a good end to his day.

[popculturebuffet]

Spongebob: Rock a Bye Bivalve Review (Patreon review for Emma Fici)

Hello all you happy people and happy pride! And for my friend Emma’s patreon review, you can get your own right here by pledging 5 bucks or more, guaranteed every month WITH a bonus one time review on signup, this month she went with a classic.

This is also my first time covering spongebob on the blog and it’s a series I have a fond connection to, having grown up with it as a kid , even having voted in the poll to pick an ending for Shanghied! , and seen it PLENTY years later when my niece, one of my nephews and my nibling all grew up on it. While the series did hit a rough patch, it’s first few seasons are great and unlike family guy which I suffered through two episdoes of (and enjoyed one) last week, it rebounded eventually, I just haven’t gotten around to it. Still don’t think the show needs 80 dozen spinoffs when you have shows just asking for revivial or spinoffs stinking in your vault, but Nick has never been a company that made rational or likeable desicions, why start now? 

So I’m happy to  cover the series even if this review will likely be short. 

For those who haven’t seen the episode, and if not i’ts on paramount+ with the rest of the series and I HIGHLY recommend it, rock a bye byvale is a season 3 episode, the show’s best season in my eyes. The episode follows Spongebob and Patrick as they find a baby scallop in the wild, adopt it and quickly take on the roles of mom and dad. That really is the episode in a nutshell: Spongebob and Patrick adopt a child and play house with it, and it’s as caked with subtext as it sounds. Thi sis the same series that faked us out with the idea patrick LICKED spongebob once so they clearly knew what they were doing. 

And while the episode has aged a little, the idea that a kid needs  amale and a femlae was outdated evne at the time as was the sterotype in a same sex relationship that one’s the “woman, it still largely works: I feel any implications are just accidental, which dosen’t make them entirely okay, but it’s clear it’s all in good fun instead of actually harping gay people and the real lintention is more two big oversized kids playing house, and thus feeling it needs a mom and a dad since that’s what they knew. Hell patrick even is eager to be a mom too and only dose’nt because “This would be kinda shocking”. Their not enforcing gender roles out of any malice, but because it’s what these two idiots know and it lightly decontructs it by having Spongebob be overworked, doing basically all the work. .while Patrick goofs off all day. It’s clearly just there to be silly fun and mlik Spongebob and Patrick having HEAVY ho yay between each other for all ti’s worth. Seriously they knew people shipped them even this early.. and I can’t say I blame them. Though what his sexuality is.. is an engima. Seriously nick trotted him out for pride with other queer characters a few years back and it still baffles me. He dated a krabby patty so he’s probably pansexual since she was a female crabby patty, or maybe bi like me, but otherwise it’s never been clear and it feels weird putting him out there just because the gay community took him in. If your going to make him some form of LBGTQ+ then fine, but don’t take credit for something you haven’t done.  

The jokes here are all classics and while it’s likely because i’ve seen this episode a LOT across two generations, they still hold up, and from minute one with Spongebob playin gwith a box and of course Patrick’s response to a baby being “I’LL TAKE CARE OF THIS” and almost ending the episode right there. Pitch perfect black comedy. There’s tones of all time’s classic “Uhhhhhhh”, “OVERTIME!” “A donut?��, and the ending is just pure greatness. It’s a perfectly paced episode that jumps around enough you don’t get bored but stays well focused. Again I don’t relaly have a ton to say here, it’s really hliarious, expertly timed and still holds up decently despite the age spots. It’s a good classic spogebob episode and I highly recommend it. Thanks for reading. 

[ironhusband]

The House in Philadelphia

They both hated that they had to do it. They hated their system, the system. The way they had to hide. They carefully concealed hidden messages within their writings, within their words, within their actions. They did it within their letters, within their texts, within their phone calls. And if they slipped up, Rhodey would live in fear for at least a month.

They had it with their visits too. Rhodey visiting a friend from college on his leave was too suspicious. Visits to his family? Not so much. 

So Tony bought a house in Philadelphia and that was their cover. Rhodey would spend most of his time in his childhood home, and then he would go and visit “an old childhood friend” for about five hours. 

It wasn’t enough for either of them. It wasn’t enough, the short time, the secrecy, or the fact they had to have a system. That they couldn’t just be out and honest. But after long stretches of not talking to each other, out of necessity or because they were in a fight... they knew it was worth it. 

When they were young, they both got a thrill out of hiding their relationships. Passing kisses and acting innocent when someone else walked into the room, laughing when they left because their secret was the most precious and thrilling thing in the world. But back then, they saw each other almost everyday. Back then, Rhodey didn’t see how the people who were discharged for liking the same gender, lives fell apart. Back then, Rhodey didn’t feel the anxiety because he thought someone saw them holding hands. Back then, Rhodey didn’t realize that this wasn’t some trick they were playing, a game of hide and seek, but it was his life and his career. 

They liked getting into trouble when they were younger, liked the thrill of never getting caught, but now, the electricity shooting up his spine was from anxiety, from fear. Rhodey didn’t find it fun to hide anymore. He wanted to be allowed to get caught. They weren’t doing anything wrong. 

“I feel like a mistress,” Tony once confessed to him with a sigh, “or like an inmate who only get conjugation visits once a month.” 

“I’m sorry,” Rhodey told him, “I really do wish that we could have more.” 

Tony smiled sadly, “I just miss your world. The military, your family, everything about that... you used to share that with me. You used to show me your plane designs, take me home to see your family, introduce me to your ROTC friends. I haven’t even met your niece.” 

Rhodey smiled sadly back at him, “she’s amazing, Tony. I wish you could see her,” he ran the back of his palm over Tony’s cheek, “and my world misses you too. But we can’t. We have to pretend we’re just old college friends.” 

Tony melted into the touch but shook his head, “even if we weren’t together, I don’t think we could be just anything.” 

Rhodey hugged him, “yeah. I know. And one day, we can show that. One day it’ll be different. One day.” 

Rhodey promised him that every time, and so far, that hasn’t come to pass. 

~~~

They didn’t hate the house in Philadelphia, though. Tony decorated it every year, and Rhodey always laughed when he walked into the house to find its style has drastically changed from one extreme to the other (from goth to extra modern to french cottage). He always kept the bedroom the same, filled with the bed sheets Rhodey found the softest, the pillows Rhodey found the most comfortable and the blankets Rhodey found weighed just right when they lay on top him (Tony always said it was because “only the best for my solider” but Rhodey knew Tony was trying to get him to stay the night. He rarely caved). The bedroom was decorated with pictures from milestones of their lives, and a box with every letter they sent to one another, paired with the one they really wanted to send. Tony always left a few of his clothes in the closet, the ones he knew Rhodey liked to burrow, and in return, Rhodey left some of his clothes behind as well. The bedroom was in the complete middle of the house, no windows looking on from the street, no one that needed to be fooled. It never changed because the bedroom was hidden. Things that were hidden didn’t need to change for the world. 

The bedroom was their sanctuary, their privacy. 

“Do you ever think we could live here?” Tony asked him one day, playing with his fingers. “I mean, I’d have to change the furniture downstairs, but otherwise...” 

Rhodey glanced at him, changing positions os they were laying side by side, face to face. “I don’t know,” Rhodey admitted. He never thought about it before. “I guess it would make my mom happy. And it’s not a bad place. ...You think about things like this?” 

“Yeah,” Tony said, sheepishly, “pretty much the only thing keeping me going is the difference one day.” 

This wasn’t the first time Tony told him that, but it made Rhodey soft all the same. Most days, it was the only thing keeping him going too. “I think I’d rather live somewhere where my mom couldn’t burst in whenever she wanted to. And I know you would like somewhere close to your company, like New York or California.” 

“I don’t like my places in Cali or NYC,” Tony complained, “this is the only place that feels like home to me. When I’m with you.” 

Rhodey didn’t know how to respond to that. He missed Tony beyond imagination when they were away, but at least he had his job, his friends, and dangers to keep him distracted. Tony had none of that. His only distractions were booze and gambling and his only friends were his bots. He wished Tony didn’t feel so lonely. 

“I guess I could see it,” Rhodey indulged him, “the two guest bedrooms could be for our kids. They would grow up spoiled and won’t want to share a room. We could have a grill and a picnic table out back.” 

Tony grinned at him, “we could build a treehouse on the tree outside, and get a nice big flat screen TV.”

“No flat screen TV. I like my quality shitty.” 

“We could fight about it later.” 

“Yeah,” Rhodey let out a bittersweet smile, “one day when it’s different.” 

~~~

None of that happened. Rhodey was stationed at Edwards and saw Tony everyday because he was SI’s liaison. Tony sold the house in Philadelphia to a family he thought could fulfill their dream. 

[caitlinmarie671]

“You should’ve seen Rebekah saying goodbye to her. It was like we were ripping a piece of her heart out.” Quinn said as she held her daughter in her lap and was speaking to her sister who was sitting acrossed the kitchen table from her at their parents home. Quinn had just left the Mikealson mansion and had just came by to tell her sister and parents goodbye because she was taking her children and her to the airport and Klaus was going to meet them there as soon as he got back from New Orleans and they were going to take a trip to St. Thomas and enjoy some family time on the island together. Just the four of them. “Of course. That’s little Phoebe Rebekah Mikealson. That’s her little name sake.” Nadia smiled as she gently touched Phoebe’s face as she was holding Henry in her lap who was playing with his little toy car. “I know.” Quinn smiled as she looked down at her daughter and then her son. “Yes Alexander is Mr. independent. Henryk is Mr. laid-back and Phoebe here can charm almost anything from anybody. She is definitely her daddy‘s spoiled little princess.” Quinn grinned. “Are you spoiled?” Nadia teased. “Only because nobody can get enough of you.” Nadia smiled at her little niece as she tickled Phoebes stomach. Quinn smiled as she caressed her daughter’s hair. “You alright sis?” Quinn looked at her sister when she spoke to her. “Yes. I’m fine, why?” “You just kind of zoned out on me there for a minute.” “I’m sorry. I just have this kind of eerie feeling that’s all. I’m sure it’s just me being overprotective, but…” “What do you mean you have an eerie feeling?” Nadia asked concerned. Quinn hugged her daughter protectively against her she let a breath. “It’s just. It’s already late and I think we should leave tomorrow but Klaus wants to leave today. He’s so excited. He was telling the kids that we’re gonna have a picnic right where he proposed to me and we’re gonna make s’mores and sit under the stars and I don’t want to disappoint our children but I just don’t know if it’s safe to leave with it being so late already.” Quinn explained as Nadia looked at her sister concerned. “ Quinn just tell Klaus that you don’t want to go tonight. Yes he’s excited and he may want to go tonight but I don’t think that he would put you in a situation that you didn’t feel comfortable with. That man loves you and those children more than anything.” “I know but he’s so excited and so are the children. I know how important this trip is to our family. With everything that happened with Aurora, we need this. It’s just it’s already getting dark outside and I really don’t wanna take a boat at night in the middle of the ocean with my babies.” “Why would you have to take a boat when you’re flying?” “Because once we get to St. Thomas we’re taking a boat to one of the private islands and that’s where we’re gonna be staying and taking a boat is the only way to get there.” “I didn’t know you were going to one of the private islands.” “Yes. Klaus didn’t want any interruptions so he made sure he got us a bungalow as far away from anyone and anything that could distract us from focusing on our family as possible.” “Of course he did. That man would do anything to get you alone.” Nadia said rolling her eyes as Quinn smiled. “He just wants to make sure that this trip is about our family and only our family and I love him for that.” Quinn said looking at the clock on the wall. “We’ve got to get going, sis. Tell mom and dad that we love them and I’ll call you guys when we get to St. Thomas.” Quinn said gettin up from the chair as she gave her sister a one armed hug. “You better. Be safe and have fun and please don’t think about Aurora. This trip is about reconnecting with your husband and don’t let her ruin that.” Nadia reminded her seriously as Quinn nodded and she was going to try her best to not think about about her Aurora, but it was going to be easier said than done. Nadia kissed Henryk before placing him in his stroller and strapping him in and then doing the same with Phoebe.