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appleandelder · 4 years

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Cooking with Cannabis

*Disclaimer: this is for adults in areas where it is legal to use cannabis. proceed at own risk, I am not responsible for what you do. thanks. links are to offsite articles*

Why make edibles?

Consuming cannabis through edibles allows one to enjoy her gifts without smoking, which is great for people with sensitivities ... when you want to keep your lungs strong in times of respiratory plague... to just simply enjoy in a different way, or to add a unique flavor to a special dish!

[Green Flower: Complete guide to edibles]

[Why do edibles give you a different high than smoking?]

[Read More: Fats and Cannabis]

Plant material

Choosing what kind of plant material to use to make an edible creation can depend on a few factors including availability, taste, potency, and utility. Obviously use whatever is accessible and affordable, but thankfully we are in the midst of the cannabis renaissance and a multitude of products are at the disposal of the cannabis chef. Flowers with an endless amounts of variable flavors, oils and resins, water soluble isolates, terpenes extracts, keif and hash, and more can grace the cannabis cooking cabinet.

Since a grower will have a superabundance of trimmings, looking to get the most their harvest, infusions, and extractions are usually made with the resinous leaves surrounding the flower that are cut before curing. For a more potent batch, full flowers might be employed.

If a quick infusion is needed it’s better to use oils or resin. Isolates and extracts of thc or cbd are used to help cut the cannabis flavor while distilled terpenes can be added to enhance it.

What recipie being prepared may also influence what material to use and might call for an infusion or not. Leaves, flowers, steams and even roots can be used for cooking!

*pro-tip: before decarb of green material soak for ten minutes or so in room temperature water to help extract chlorophyll, this will help cut the green taste...but let dry completely before adding to oil, the decarb process will help dry*

To decarb or not to decarb ?

Decarboxylation is highly recommended. This process exposes the cannabis material to heat activating the latent cannabinoid thc-a to the psychodelic delta9-thc. For the same reasons cannabis is smoked and not consumed raw, the heat is responsible for cannabis’ more potent qualities. Even hemp should be decarboxylated, converting cbd-a to the more active cbd.

One of the easiest ways to decarb: preheat oven to 240f with a mason jar inside. Once heated (wait like 15-20 mins after preheat is done, this allows for the oven to stabilize), load the warm mason jar with ground material or resin. Close it and leave it on its side in the oven for 60 mins shaking it around every 20. Once complete allow to cool in a closed jar and then add oil or butter (etc) right to jar for a one container extraction.

One may choose not to decarb: Old fashioned butter makers don’t do so and can still make a decent product, a recipe could decarb in the cooking process instead, the properties of thc-a may be desired, or one may want to focus on the flavor of cannabis and creating an integrated meal without it being overly intoxicating.

[Read More here]

Dosing

Dosing can be a confusing endeavour when it comes to making cannabis edibles. For more consistent results using resin extracts are more reliable, but there are ways to guesstimate what the dosage is when using cannabis flower or trimmings. Without proper testing, this is all just an estimation. Without a chemical analysis the amount of thc might not be known; however, it’s safe to assume that flower these days fall in the range of 15-20%, while trimmings having 8-15% depending on if fan leaves were taken out, keif would maybe be 50-75%. Figuring the exact amount of thc extracted from the cannabis plant material into the oil or butter is tricky, but always considering it 100% with allow a guess of the maximum dosage. A dispensary will reccomend 10 mg as a starter dose but someone with more tolerance can raise that threshold considerably.

Formula for approximately dosing edibles: Mg of plant material x %cannabinoid / amount of menstruum ... and then amount of infusion/serving of edible

So if I were to infuse 10 grams of cannabis that was 20% thc into 1 stick of butter (8 Tbs) and making 12 cookies: 1000mg x 20%thc = 200mg thc infused into 8 tbs butter would make each tablespoon about 25mg thc. My recipie for cookies takes 1/2 stick of butter and makes 8 servings so 100 mg (4 Tbs butter) / 8 cookies = approx 12.5 mg thc per each cookie.

It’s good to note that cannabis, when ingested, can take 45 minuets to 2 hours to take effect. Always start slow and be patient if using a new recipie. When making larger infused meals, pair with cbd to help mellow effects of thc.

[the Green Flower article above also talks about dosing]

Infusions

To infuse cannabis, soak plant material or resin in a solvent (fat or alcohol) exposed to heat for a considerable amount of time (2 hours - overnight or even 2 months for some tinctures). This is best done in a crockpot, but there are as numerous of infusion methods as there are cannabis chefs.

Butter, Clarified or Ghee, and Coconut oil are the most popular mediums for infusing cannabis into food. It is definitely the best for baking and making sweet confections. But butter has its savory applications as well and makes an easy addition to almost any recipe.

*Pro-tip: when infusing flower or leaf into hard butters/oils, add equal parts water, this helps trap chlorophyll and other less than palatable constituents. After straining plant material, slowly cool allowing water to separate and oil to harden. Discard dirty water and what’s left is a better tasting butter.*

Infusing cannabis into liquid oils, like olive or sesame, is great for dressings, marinades, and sauces. It’s important to remember thc is a volatile chemical and will start to degrade and vaporize at high temperatures. Unless the temperature is low keeping the oil below 350f*, it’s best to use oils not for cooking with but for adding flavor and potency to finished dishes.

*(it’s ok to bake at temperatures higher than 350f as long as food or oil does not exceed that temperature, just don't use oil for frying or sautéing)

Cream or milk is a classical method for extracting cannabinoids. The key here is using a milk high in fats (so avoid 1 or 2%, but maybe try coconut milk) and using a low heat, slow infusion, making sure not to scorch the milk. Bhang is a traditional Indian drink made from a cannabis milk infusion. Milk infusions can be added to coffees, teas, and other beverages, creamy soups, numerous desserts, or enjoyed on their own.

*Pro-tip: adding sunflower lectin in fat/oil infusions leads to a more potent edible. Read more [X]*

Alcohol is a convenient solvent for recipes that don’t include a fat source. Add cannabis tincture to beverages to enhance teas, sodas, cocktails, or even hot drinks. Use in recipes for: jelly, gummy candy, and lollipops. It can be added to a finished soup and even used in pie crust. A tincture made with activated (decarboxylated) cannabis will provide the most potency, but one made with fresh flowers can offer an array of intriguing flavors.

Using cannabis as an ingredient

Fan leaves that have no resin on them, and therefor are not psychoactive, make a great ingredient to add many dishes. Younger leaves are best as older ones can be bitter, but not terrible. They can be a substitute for spinach and are great sautéed with butter and garlic. Stuff cannabis leaves instead of grape. Leaves can also be enjoyed as a juice.

The stems and branches could be used to add flavor and fuel when smoking meats. A hemp smoked cheese would probably be amazing.

Flowers can be grated to accompany breadcrumbs or spiced streusel toppings, added to parmesan, but are best utilized in seasoning blends.

The roots are also edible and can be used to cook with, however I have no experience doing so.

In recipies and how to pair

When cooking with cannabis, the goals are either to mask or to compliment flavor. Thc and Cbd are inherently flavorless so the factor can be avoided all together using terpene free isolates or extracts and can be added to any dish without worry. However, for most cannabis cooking with involve some pairing of flavors.

The reason cannabis brownies are so popular is that the complex bittersweet flavor of chocolate is good to mask the flavors of cannabis, especially paired with fatty nuts. So chocolate based desserts are great for hiding cannabis infusions.

Pungent spices also help to cover cannabis flavor. Pair cannabis with ginger, cinnamon, clove, even spicy peppers, to overpower the cannabis taste.

Complimenting cannabis can be dependent on the strain but citrus along with floral and earthy herbs are all good to accompany cannabis cooking. Pair with lemon/lime, oranges, lemongrass, lavender, sage and rosemary, thyme, basils, oregano, and marjoram.

Considering terpenes in cannabis cooking is a great way to find what to pair and how to enhance effects. Each individual strain with offer an array of flavors that of effectively paired can creat a perfect cannabis recipe. Use ingredients that have similar terpenes as the cannabis strain or enhance the cannabis experience (like mango).

[Terpenes in herbs and spices]

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Floral and citrus strains make good dressings, desserts, and beverages; they pair well with fish, chicken, and rabbit. Musky and earthy strains are good for savory dishes, stews and soups, and chocolates; they pair well with red meats, mushrooms, and cheeses.

The possibilities of infusing cannabis into food is endless. Add to favorite recipes, create new ones inspired by the flower, or find a recipe in a cookbook below.

High Times’ Cannabis Cookbook [read here]

Bong Appétit: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Weed, a Cookbook, complied by the editors of Munchies

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In spiritual practice

The aspirants to initiation, and those who came to request prophetic dreams of the Gods, were prepared by a fast, more or less prolonged, after which they partook of meals expressly prepared; and also of mysterious drinks … in the mysteries of the Eleusinia. Different drugs were easily mixed up with the meats, or, introduced into the drinks, according to the state of mind or body into which it was necessary to throw the recipient, and the nature of the visions he was desirous of procuring.… Magicians have, in all ages, made use of similar secrets (Salverte, 1829/1849). - Excerpt from: Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs and the Occult by Chris Bennett.

Set and setting are extremely important when approaching cannabis spirituality. Consuming a cannabis edible, especially after fasting, can result in a spirtual experience, but only if done with respect and in ritual manor. Cooking can become a ritual, or done in veneration to ancestors or deities. Dishes made with cannabis can be given as offerings and can be accepted as sacrafice. With correct set and setting, consumption of cannabis infused food and drink can assist in trance, bring visions, aid in communication with spirits. Just be sure to take the time for proper personal preparation and to create a space suitable for the venture.

For healing

Consuming cannabis and letting the body process the cannabinoids through the digestive system offers an array of benefits. I use to make vegan edibles for a friend who had asthma and could not smoke. I personally honor edibles for their effects on the body rather than the mind and are great after a long day on the farm.

Cannabis edibles can be extremely helpful for some people who suffer from a plethora of issues. Please consult a professional physician or herbalist who specializes in cannabis if looking to edibles for their medicinal value.

Recreationally

It’s fun to hold a cannabis dinner party and make elaborate infused meals (even just for one). Experiment with different infusion methods. Create different cannabis concoctions and explore new ways to utilize the plant. Cooking with cannabis is a fun interactive way to work with the plant and enjoy its effects for anyone interested.

*Enjoy Responsibly*

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twriteskpop · 4 years

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Adrenaline // Jeon Jungkook AU pt 2

Warnings: marijuana use, sexual harassment

Word count: 3k+

The park was 20 minutes away from her apartment complex, which meant that she had no time to go up to her apartment and change first. She shifted into reverse and made her way to the park.

The park was mostly empty during the summer time, so it was no surprise to her that only a few cars were parked by the water. She found a parking space on the other side of the lot, and brought out her phone.

Here. Yellow VW Beatle

She watched as a child threw bread crumbs at a duck in the pond. Something Floridian children did often. The ducks aren't supposed to be fed, but it's like a right of passage in Florida. The little girl was dressed in a cute denim dress, matching hat as well. Her mother was knelt beside her, keeping a hand on her shoulder to make sure she didn't fall in. The girl threw the bread crumbs happily to the ducks, pointing at the ones eating. It was such an innocent moment between mother and daughter. One Delilah never had but witnessed too often.

Her thoughts were broke by a knock on the passenger side window. She looked through the window to see a person holding their phone to the glass. It was the text thread. This was Clarissa's dealer. She unlocked the door and the man got in. He was nothing she expected. He was handsome. He had on blue jeans and a long black shirt. His hair was slightly covering his face. When he turned to her, she couldn't help but feel a butterfly in her stomach. He was extremely handsome. His nose was predimanent, his eyes sweet but focused on the task at hand. His skin was clear and smooth and he was somehow cute but hot all at once.

Her thoughts were, thankfully, by him putting his hand out for her to shake. "I'm Jungkook. You're Clarissa and Bennett's friend?" He asked, a kind tone in his soft voice. Delilah nodded once, pulling her wallet out. She had never been infatuated with anyone before, but the looks alone this man had was effecting her train of thought. Sure, she had boyfriends but they were pity dates she had with them. She had never felt physically attracted to anyone before, so this sudden nervousness made her uneasy.

"my name is Delilah. Sorry I was late, I was getting off of work," She explained turning to him. He raised his brow and half smirked, "you work at one of the theme parks?" Delilah looked down at her uniform and instantly felt embarrassed. "Sadly, no. I work at Timmy's 50's, " She explained, adding some annoyance to the diner name. It was cheesy and showed how self centered her boss was. He chuckled and nodded, "interesting. Anyways, what will it be?" She thought back to the strain she used to go off of, even though she never really paid much attention. Whatever she could get before she smoked, regardless. However she did remember friend in high school was regular on indica strains called… "9 pound hammer, or grape ape?" She asked. He smirked flicking a brow up high, smirking at her, "good taste. I have grape ape right now. Usually it's pretty random, for future reference. You're in luck. It's 20 a G. " Delilah pulled out her purse and pulled a 20 dollar bill out of her phone case, it had the smell of maple syrup on it because it was a tip from a messy table with kids that same day. She passed it to Jungkook, trying not to look into his deep brown eyes too long.

They exchanged the money for a dime bag of the green, with slight purple specs, substance. He placed the money in his wallet and placed his hand on the handle of the car door. He paused, turned to look at her with a cute, bunny-like smile, and stated, "it was a pleasure, Delilah. I hope we meet again soon." As quickly as he entered her car, he was gone.

His scent was of sweet Cologne, definitely something expensive by how it wasn't too strong to notice at first, but lingered like a ghost.

She placed the dime bag into her purse and drove back to her apartment. She couldn't help but think about the way Jungkook had left butterflies in her stomach. Who knows, it could just be nerves from the sale after so long of quitting. Yeah, that's exactly what Delilah insisted on as she made her way into her apartment and into a hot shower, washing the diner smells away along with the phantom touches left from Tims daily harassment.

When she exited the shower, sliding on her denim shorts and baggy T-shirt, she remembered something crucial to her dire need to forget her thoughts, she hadn't had a grinder or anything to smoke from. Sure, she could create a soda can bowl, if she hadn't given up soda her first year of college.

Thankfully, she felt relieved to see she had one wrapped cookie left from Clarissa the night prior. As she unwrapped the single cookie and placed it on a napkin, and then into the microwave, she texted Clarissa.

So, met Jungkook. Problem arises, nothing to grind or smoke with. 😪

Seconds later the buzzing started in her phone. Clarissa had been calling her.

Clarissa was laughing and cheerful, per usual, “D! Come over! I have plenty of old pieces you can take. Smoke with us tonight. We have been wanting to smoke with you for a while, but loved hanging out with you without smoking too. You’re our closest friend!” She continued to ramble on, “Anyways, movie night. Going to smoke and watch… something. We still havent decided, come over!” Before Delilah could protest, there was more laughter and the phone hung up. She huffed out a sigh.

She hadn’t...smoked in so long. The night prior it was an edible. She had been alone. Was she ready to smoke with other people around again? She was always introverted, until she smoked. She shrugged the thought off, thinking too much. She would at least smoke for free and have a cookie and two grams left at home.

She slipped on her white adidas and walked over to Clarissa's place, not bothering to knock, they asked her not to many times because she was like family. The familiar smell of weed hit her like a snack in the face. It was strong and the foggy smoke was rolling out the door behind her.

Clarissa was rushing to the door, a smile plastered on her round face. She gripped Delilah's wrist and pulled her happily to the living room. There were three people in the living room, lounging on the couch and flipping through Netflix. One, Bennet a largely buff man with pale white skin and bald head, but friendly face, was arguing with the two other men. Delilah's eyes landed on Jungkook. He was wearing the same clothes from earlier that day, a smile plastered on his face, making his nose crinkle in a cute bunny-like way. He had been telling Bennet to pick a better movie than the kissing booth. Bennet may look frighteningly intimidating but he was just a big teddy bear. The other face was unfamiliar. It was another man of Asian decent with bleached blonde hair and dimples when he smiled. His eyes were slightly hooded, but it made his stare seductive.

"So I heard you met Jungkook earlier but this is RM, another one of our friends. Follow me to the room, I have a whole set you can keep. Had it for years but you can clean them," Clarissa stood taller than Delilah but she was in an excited, bent-knee type position while talking. It looked as though Clarissa had been waiting for this moment. As if it were the missing puzzle piece to Delilah's personality. In the moment, it slightly burned her soul, but she brushed it off, as she did most hurtful things.

Clarissa had a small cardboard box on her red blanketed bed, the contents inside were like a smoker starter kit. A silver grinder with a rhinestone galaxy as the lid, a beautiful glass blown chillum, bowl, a tray and a palm tree bong. Every one of the contents looked warn but the thought was extreme. "I'll venmo you $100 for this. It's too sweet," Delilah wrapped her arm around her friend in a side hug. Clarissa smacked Delilahs arm, leaving a stinging sensation, "don't you dare. You're family." Clarissa turned around and made her way back to the living room. Delilah pulled out her phone and opened the venmo app, paying Clarissa, before following behind. Delilah placed the cardboard shoe box of stuff on the counter and reached for a water in the fridge.

"Titanic? What are you a woman?" RM had snatched the remote from Bennet, laughing. Clarissa had been seated next to Bennet, snuggled under his arm, passing the blunt to Jungkook. lunt to RM who was sitting beside the couple on the small, three person couch. On the two seater, Jungkook was sitting with his elbows on his knees, staring up at Delilah. That feeling in her stomach soon returned. She turned her attention to the bean bag in the corner, it was either sitting closely to Jungkook, or on the bean bag. She pulled the bean bag to a spot between the tv and the couch, plopping herself down comfortably. “Can we just pick a movie?” Clarissa snatched the remote from RM. She flipped on a random movie. Delilah giggled when the movie began, seeing the title name. “Of all the movies Clarissa, you had to pick the one based in Orlando?” Delilah laughed, throwing a pillow at Clarissa. Bennet blocked it from hitting her. “I’m a sucker for bring it on movies and this is the only one on netflix,” Clarissa retorted. Delilah face palmed internally. She had been a cheerleader most of her life, competition cheer as well. Mostly on fundraisers because her family had been critically homeless most of her life. Bring it On movies were her guilty pleasure, she was glad clarissa felt the same way.

“is this one of those cheerleader films? Oh Lord," Bennet placed his hand on his face and took the blunt from RM, "I think we are all going to need a ton of this. She likes to act these cheers out." The room started laughing, but Clarissa lifted a perfectly sculpted brow at Delilah, "yeah laugh all you want but I think our girl D knows this movie just like I do. How'd you know this one was based in our city?" Delilah could feel the blood rushing to her cheeks. She was embarrassed. She was not sure if she wanted everyone knowing her past. Clarissa and Bennet knew, but she hadn’t known the other two men enough. So, she flicked her brow up and winked, not saying anything.

The blunt was now in jungkooks hand, he took two long puffs and passed it to Delilah. Before she could reach for it, Bennet stopped Jungkook, "she doesn't smoke. Sorry D, he didn't know." Delilah and Clarissa both began giggling like a set of school girls with a secret. "I did say that she met our boy JK earlier. I wanted to see the look on your face when you found out, " Clarissa laughed. Jungkook passed Delilah the blunt but it was down to the last hit. She held it in her hand, staring down at it. Everyone was busy laughing atBennets cluelessness, so they hadn't noticed that Delilah was trying to decide if she really wanted to take that nose dive back into the cycle. She made a promise she wouldn't do it again. Maybe she could alter that promise. She loved being able to sleep the night prior. Not thinking too hard. Maybe she could have the best of both worlds. Just make responsible decisions while getting rid of the bomb of memories in her mind. That is exactly what she-

"Delilah?" Jungkook had broken her train of thought, he had done that many times in one day. She felt the pain instantly and placed it in the ash tray. She had burnt the tip of her pointer finger and thumb. The blunt had burned out. She rubbed the burn on her shirt and it had only stung for a second. "How about you guys spark up a bowl while I help Delilah with the burn, " Jungkook stood up, gripping her wrist, pulling her up before she could protest. She didn't like people treating her like she was weak. It was just a small burn. The sting did linger as they walked through the kitchen archway. He opened the fridge and pulled out the tub of butter, scooping a tiny bit with a spoon and forcefully putting it on her fingers. "I'm fine. Thank you. It's just a small burn," Delilah turned the butter with the two fingers as jungkook washed the spoon. "You looked lost. Bennet said you don't smoke? Is this your first time?" Jungkook leaned against the counter, a palm of each hand supporting him.

"Because a first timer could handle the strains I asked for, let alone know the names?" She laughed sarcastically lifting a brow at the beautiful man. He let out a chuckle and nodded, "fair point. So what was getting to you?" She hasn't wanted to tell him her whole life story, as he was a complete stranger. However, the look in his eye showed a sense of caring. His eyes had a glass like glisten and they wandered the depths of her soul they were staring so hard into hers. She felt that feeling in her stomach and she had to force herself to look to the fridge. She kept it short and simple, "I quit about 14 months ago when I moved here. My decisions weren't always…. Thought out. Now I think too much so today… " He took a step forward and placed his hand on her mid back, the feeling in her stomach intensified. He turned her around and slightly pushed her from the kitchen archway, moved around her, looked back to whisper, "I'll watch over you. You're with friends now. If you want to be?" She nodded and they made their way back to the living room. She sat back down on the bean bag chair and thought briefly about the effect that sentence had on her. Of course she'd want to be his friend after that. Even RM seemed cool. If Bennet and Clarissa were close with these two, she trusted their opinions more than anyone. So she decided to let herself go.

Clarissa had hit play on the movie and just as Bennet said, began reciting the beginning. The blue, glassblown pipe went around the living room and made it to Delilah, who no longer hesitated. She took the lighter and pressed the bowl against her lips, warm to the touch. She went to light the lighter, but the tip of her thumb was burnt and made her feel like a hot knife cut into her. "Fuck! " She exclaimed, shaking her hand. Jungkook got up from his spot on the couch and sat on the floor next to her. He reached for the lighter and motioned for her to press the bowl back to her mouth. After a slight moment of hesitation, she did so. He carefully lit the lighter and held it against the green packed substance in the bowl of the pipe. She breathed in, letting the smoke slowly warm her lungs, until she couldn't take it and tapped jungkooks hand with her free one. She cleared the pipe and held in the smoke. She could feel slightly more relaxed and her body became weightless in a sense. She was no longer nervous that jungkook was so close to her. She passed the bowl to Bennet who was next and firSt in the rotation. She turned, thanked jungkook. "I told you I'd watch out for you." He winked, making her heart flutter as if a whole tree shook off its fall leaves in preparation for winter, but in her heart. The effect he had on her showed, she wasn't a light weight so she still had thought about that fact.

Clarissa stood up and began doing the pool cheer off cheer. Her form waoff and she was making everyone laugh and clap at the same time. She made the movie entertaining even for the guys and it had just begun. "Delilah… you know the movie? Explain why you're laughing and not here doing it with me?" Clarissa paused the movie, taking her hit as she stood next to the tv in the large living room. Bennet let out a loud cackle, "okay rissa, maybe not everyone watches it a billion times?" The other two guys laughed.

The overall environment was comfortable and welcoming, and with the help of medicating, she felt comfortable enough with her friends to finally admit one thing about her life. Sure, Clarissa and Bennet already knew most of the dark stuff that happened to Delilah in her past, but they hadn't known she used to cheer.

"Your form is off," Delilah laughed. Clarissa flicked her brow up, "what do you know about form? I cheered all four years of high school!" Delilah nodded, "fair enough. Try… cheer competition squads since the age of 3, working through fundraisers to pay her dues to stay on the squad." Clarissa opened her mouth widely smiling, "no way! Girl, you HAVE TO DO THE CHEERS WITH ME! " she squealed in a high pitched voice. The guys in the room all agreed and took turns pleading at Delilah. They saw it as entertainment. Delilah shook her head. She wasn't sure she wanted to be that vulnerable just yet.

"If you do this, RM, Bennet and I will do one cheer of choice," Jungkook pleaded, gripping Delilah's arm gently pulling at her like a child. She huffed out a sigh, how could she pass that up? "Fine, hand me the bowl. I'm too sober to do this, " She threw the lighter to jungkook who quickly lit the bowl for her. After a second of letting the medication kick in, she felt loose in body, mind, and soul. She pushed herself up off the bean bag chair and stood next to Clarissa after kicking her shoes to the corner. Thankfully, they lived on the first floor so no one would complain. The guys clapped and began the movie.

Delilah and Clarissa began cheering every cheer to the movie, while the guys watched laughing hysterically and occasionally impressed. "Alright I did it, " Delilah plopped down on the bean bag after the credits rolled. Clarissa pulled jungkook, Bennet and RM all up from their spots one-by-one.

"I'm thinking the pool cheer off. I'd love to see our guys prance and dosey doe," Clarissa quoted from the movie. Delilah nodded vigorously. "Hop up there guys you have 10 minutes to practice while D and I go to her apartment to put her pieces away, " Clarissa informed, throwing Delilah her shoes back, putting on her own adidas. Delilah grabbed the box on the counter and they exited to Delilah's apartment. The air was significantly fresher than the apartment they were just in. She didnt have decorations so even though it was the same floor plan, hers looked bigger.

Delilah placed the box in her kitchen cabinet and looked out on her open balcony. Tuck was laying down enjoying the afternoon sun. "Tuck can come inside if he wants. I bought a water bowl about a month ago for when he's over on my porch," Delilah pointed to the door, pulling her phone our of her pocket. "What a mess this cheer will be, " Clarissa laughed, peaking over the railing to her apartment. "Oh god," Delilah complained. Her phone was filled with texts from Tim. He wanted her to cover the dinner rush as soon as the lunch rush was over. Apparently the other waitresses were going to some party at UCF. Tim always let the other waitresses ditch as much as they wanted, because the diner was never too busy for one person to handle. It was in a part of town that the tourists never went, because it was opposite side of the theme parks. The other waitresses also allowed Tim to grope them and even play into it. They were around the same age as Delilah, but both were in college while Delilah dropped out of community college to move back. So, whenever they didn't want to work, Tim brought in Delilah. She needed this job so she always obeyed.

"I guess you're going to have to enjoy the cheer alone. I have to head back to work," Delilah threw up her hair quickly while explaining to Clarissa, who followed her to her room as Delilah changed back into her uniform. "Heather and Maddy are going to another party?" Clarissa asked, anger surrounding her usually peppy voice. Delilah nodded, pulling her poodle skirt and matching white shirt back on.

"It's not fair. The way he treats you. He shouldn't be harassing anyone of you but the fact the other girls let him so they still get paid to ditch?" Clarissa rambled. Delilah could feel the rage in the room as if it were fog. Delilah placed her hands on Clarissa's bony shoulders as Clarissa sat on Delilah's bed. "Honey, it's why I can afford this apartment, my car, bills, and still have some money left I save up for an annual pass to the parks. Tonight's shift tips should get me just enough to buy one on Monday," Delilah reassured her friend. "Come by for dinner if you're too afraid he will act up. Foods on me, " She convinced Clarissa. As Delilah grabbed her purse Clarissa followed her out the front door, holding tucks collar. "Fine. We will drop by later. I'm bringing the guys. You're high as a kite though so… be careful okay? " Delilah nodded once and made her way to work. Being high the traffic didn't bother her so much.

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A/N

I'm loving this so much. I have so much planned. Please leave comments on where I can improve, what you love, and what you want with the story!

-T

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missmartian369 · 5 years

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The Bachelorette

“Okay meatballs, check, orange and grape soda, check, cookies check..…….Artemis did you bring the bottles of wine?” M’Gann asked her best friend.

“I brought 2 bottles. Between the four of us and how we are when it comes to this show, they’ll be gone by the time the season preview comes on.” Artemis said, pouring wine into four glasses.

“Only four? We went through like four bottles during years Bachelor season and have been getting that much since.” Raquel said.

“That was because Aries’ season was a complete mess.” Artemis said, “And for the Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise seasons after that, along with the Bachelor season earlier this year, we’ve only gotten through two of bottles, so why not just get two? We can get more if this season requires more wine consumage.” Artemis said, shrugging her shoulders.

“I’m just happy that our show is back girls! We finally have something to look forward to on Mondays again.” Zatanna said, happily.

The Bachelorette, a spin-off from the hit reality TV show The Bachelor, was premiering its newest season tonight, which meant that there would be viewing parties across the country every Monday night. One of those viewing parties consisted of M’Gann, Artemis, Zatanna, and Raquel as yet another thing the four women do to bond with each other, starting back to when they were on the Young Justice team. And ever since getting places of their own, they would rotate between houses, and tonight it was M’Ganns turn to host.

“Please, I do not understand, what is the concept of this show ‘The Bachelorette’? And what makes it so entertaining?” Violet, otherwise known as Halo, asked, sitting on the sole chair in the living room, holding a can of grape soda.

“Ok so The Bachelor is a show where basically one man goes on dates with twenty five to thirty different women and weeds them out to find his future wife. And The Bachelorette is basically the same thing, except its one woman dating twenty five to thirty different men.” Artemis told her.

“And for what makes it entertaining is the people that are on the show. Some of the men and women that the bachelor and bachelorette date are just TV gold.” Raquel added.

“Well for the people that this bachelor or bachelorette pick…..do their relationships last?” Violet asked.

“Well no. Most of the relationships do not last at all. Only a small number of them do, and most of them are the ones that the Bachelorette picks.” Zatanna said.

“Yep the Bachelorettes do have a better track record then the Bachelors.” M’Gann added.

“Oh…..then why has it lasted this long if most of the relationships don’t work out?” Violet asked.

“Because the show is amazing!” M’Gann, Artemis, Zatanna, and Raquel said in unison, all four completely stoked.

“Speaking of relationships, where’s your fiancée M’Gann?” Artemis asked.

“He is over at Lucas’ place with Brion, Forager, and Victor. He knew that it was my turn to host our Bachelor/Bachelorette night so he went over there to hang out until our viewing party is over.” M’Gann told her.

“Smart man.” Raquel said.

“Is it just us or did you invite more people?” Zatanna asked M’Gann.

“I invited Cassie and Traci to come. They told me that they were going to watch the premiere at Cassie’s house and I told them that they could just could just come to ours. The more the merrier.” M’Gann said, smiling.

“Who are Cassie and Traci?” Violet asked.

“They are two members of my team. They are really nice. You’ll like them.” M’Gann said.

“Why do I have a feeling that you invited two more people?” Artemis asked M’Gann, smirking.

“Two teenage girls to be specific.” Zatanna continued.

“Who aren’t necessarily getting along with Cassie and Traci at the moment.” Raquel concluded.

“You three know me so well.” M’Gann said with a smirk of her own. “Yes I did invite Stephanie and Cissie as well. I got a text from them this past Saturday saying that they missed me and I miss them, too, so I ended up inviting them. Plus this would be a perfect opportunity for them to talk to Traci and Cassie because I know they miss each other even if they don’t want to admit it.” M’Gann told them.

“Well I agree with you on that.” Zatanna said, “Us girls need to stick together whether we are on the same team or not.” She added.

“True that.” Raquel said, with Artemis nodding her head in agreement.

The four girls then toasted their wine glasses.

“So do they know that they’re about to be in the same room with each other?” Raquel asks.

“Neither of them know nothing.” M’Gann said, taking a sip of her glass of wine.

“Think they’ll be mad?” Artemis asked.

“I don’t think they’ll be outright mad because like I said before deep down they miss each other. They’ll probably me more surprised and annoyed if anything. And if they are mad they’ll get over it.” M’Gann said nonchalantly, waving her hand. “Black Canary did the same thing with us when we had fights with each other that left us not speaking. So I’m going to give it a try with them.” She added.

“Ha-ha yeah those were the days.” Artemis said.

“But wouldn’t that blindside them? Wouldn’t that make whatever situation that they are in….worse?” Violet asked, taking a sip of her soda.

“It might look like that from the outside looking in, but it actually helps out in the long run.” Artemis told her.

The doorbell rang. M’Gann went to go answer the door and Cassie and Traci stood outside.

“Hey you two! Come on in!” M’Gann said, stepping aside for the two teenagers to come in.

“Thanks M’Gann…Zatanna hi!” Traci said, running over to give her mentor a hug.

“Hey young padawan.” Zatanna said, hugging her mentee back.

“Thanks for inviting us M’gann.” Cassie told M’Gann. “We brought Jersey Mike’s sandwiches.” Cassie said, holding up the tray of sandwiches.

“No problem.” M’Gann said, “You can put those on the kitchen table.” She added.

Cassie went over to the table and put the sandwiches down.

“Oh Cassie, Traci, this is Violet. Violet, this is Traci and Cassie.” Artemis said.

The three girls said hi to each other and started a small conversation. M’Gann, Artemis, Zatanna, and Raquel looked on.

“Violet will get along with them so well when she joins the team.” M’Gann said.

“That is such a relief for me.” Artemis said.

“Hey is it just us?” Traci asked, “The show is going to start in like 10 minutes.” She added.

“Yes actually we’re waiting on two more people to arrive.” M’Gann answered.

“Oh who?” Cassie asked.

“Cissie and Stephanie.” M’gann answered, taking another sip of her wine.

“Huh?” Both Cassie and Traci said, confused. Artemis, Zatanna, and Raquel giggled at their reactions.

“Cissie and Stephanie are coming. They should be here soon.” M’Gann said.

“Oh wow plot twist.” Traci said, eyes wide with confusion.

Cassie folded her arms. “Why would you invite them when they aren’t even on the team anymore?” She asked a little annoyed to just be finding out that the two friends she had strained relationships with at the moment were about to be in the same vicinity as her.

“Artemis, Zatanna, and Raquel aren’t on the tea and they’re here.” M’gann answered, giving her three friends a smile, “Also Cissie and Stephanie texted me on Saturday saying that they missed me and I miss them too so I decided to invite them. Don’t you girls miss them, too? She asked the two younger girls, knowing the answer.

Cassie and Traci looked at each other then looked down at their laps.

“Yeah I miss them…..a lot actually.” Traci said, still looking down.

Cassie was quiet for a bit. “…..I miss them.” She said quietly, “But they left us without even giving us a heads up! That was really messed up thing for them to do.” She added, still looking down as well.

“I know and it was wrong of them to do that. But you four can get past it.” M’Gann told them with a motherly smile.

The doorbell rang again, and Cassie and Traci looked up. She went to go answer the door while Artemis, Zatanna, and Raquel went to go sit down on one of the couches. M’Gann opened the door and there stood Stephanie and Cissie.

“Hi M’Gann!” Both Cisse and Stephanie said, giving M’Gann a hug.

“Hi girls!” M’Gann responded, returning the hug.

“We brought chips!” Cissie said, she and Stephanie each holding up one big bags of chips.

“Awesome! I’ll put them on the table. Come on in.” M’Gann said, taking the chips and stepping aside to let Cissie and Stephanie in.

Cissie and Stephanie walked in and once they spotted Cassie and Traci they paused.

“……Hi.” Both Cissie and Stephanie said unsurely.

“Hi.” Cassie and Traci said softly.

“……..oh wow this is awkward.” Cissie whispered, rubbing the back of her neck.

“You got that right.” Stephanie whispered.

“Go on sit down you two.” M’Gann said, ushering the two teens over to the living room. Cissie and Stephanie went to the couch that Cassie and Traci were sitting on and sat down next to them while M’Gann went to go sit down next to Artemis, Zatanna, and Raquel on the other couch. She turned on the TV and put in on mute.

Violet looked at the four teenage girls sitting on the other couch and looked over to Artemis. “Artemis…..what…?” Violet said.

“Shhhh everything will be okay. Just watch.” Artemis told her, smiling, putting a hand on Violets knee.

“Now I know the four of you are confused and a little bit annoyed. But there is a reason why I invited you four over here without telling you about each other.” M’Gann started, then looked over to Raquel, who was sitting next to her.

“During our days on the team we had our fair share of spats, some that even resulted in us just not speaking to each other for days. Oh yeah we were stubborn back in the day.” Raquel continued, then looked over to Zatanna, who was sitting next to her.

“And whenever it got bad like that, Black Canary would have us meet up at a location, either with or without her, and we wouldn’t know that each of us were going to be there.” Zatanna continued and looked over to Artemis, who was sitting next to her.

“And that would force us to talk out our issues that would either result in us making up and squashing whatever beef we had or at least moving towards a resolution and an eventual make up session.” Artemis concluded.

“All four of us have made mistakes and done things that we shouldn’t have, but we wouldn’t have become as close as we are now if it wasn’t for Black Canary tricks that resulted in us talking about them and moving passed them. And now you four are going through your own issues. I see so much of us in you four and still do even after the split. And I know that this tactic will do wonders for you just as it did with us. And even if you don’t resolve your issues now, it will help you move a step forward to the right direction. And maybe, just maybe, it will lead to all eight of you coming back together, same team or not.” M’Gann said with a smile. Artemis, Zatanna, and Raquel smiled and nodded at what M’Gann was saying.

Cassie, Traci, Cissie, and Stephanie looked at each other. They had a lot to think about after what the four older girls told them.

“Now let us all enjoy the start of Hannah B’s journey for love on The Bachelorette.” Artemis said, taking the remote and unmuting the TV just as the premier of season 15 of The Bachelorette.

Since the new season of the Bachelorette aired tonight (technical last night) I wanted to post this chapter this Bachelorette related chapter featuring M'Gann, Artemis, Zatanna, Raquel, Cassie, Traci, Cissie, and Stephanie. This is also the first chapter of the story to feature Cissie and Stephanie. I hope you all like it! :):):)

Also the girls of the team, past, present, and future, always stick together. And what better way to bring them all together then a Bachelorette viewing party lol.

FanFiction.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13268013/1/The-Team-and-Their-Shenanigans

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/18737131/chapters/44444542

#young justice #young justice outsiders #cassie sandsmark #traci thurston #traci 13 #cissie-king jones #stephanie brown #m'gann m'orzz #artemis crock #zatanna zatara #raquel ervin #the bachelorette

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