#harasser and that she felt like she was in an abusive relationship with me because I asked for her help with something

[inkskinned]

you found out today that a phrase you have used before was coined by an abusive man. this felt like getting your teeth taken out. it made you sick and sad and tired, but not surprised.

bad people tell you to be careful when you talk badly of bad men, that it could "ruin" a life. you had your life ruined by a bad man, not that it ever matters to them. your real life having real consequences is not valued as highly as the potential of his future.

this has always been a frustrating little mathematics problem for you. you've missed school and had to call out sick at work and had panic attacks that lasted for weeks. it stole sleep and food and friends from you. you cried in public, fucked your relationships up. and the whole time: your present has never mattered so much as the great what if! of his future. like - one life (your life) is already ruined, should we really ruin two?

so you live with the consequences and he doesn't, and that's just like, something you need therapy for. you once discussed this with one of your friends over coffee. she chewed the wooden stirrer, looked off into the distance. "once i became a victim, everything that happens to me afterward is automatically less interesting in the eyes of the general public. it is always about him. he changed my identity. to survivor. to statistic. meanwhile this whole time - i am a person."

you learned in college that three out of five of your favorite artists and authors were actually abusive assholes. these days, you are no longer surprised. oh, is that what was happening behind closed doors? of course it was, he was a "genius," and she was just a girl. you are talking about him in art history, so obviously his career was absolutely ruined, for eternity. that's what happens, right? they strike your name from the record and refuse to remember you? nobody really knows her name, but hey. that's what you get for being close to celebrity.

you got into an argument about it, which was a bad argument, because it made you cry. he said what, you want us to just ignore all the things this man did because he made a few women uncomfortable? and you'd balled your fists up and choked on it. later, in bed, you agonized over the response you'd been trying to articulate but never found the right moment to deploy: you are ignoring what any person could do if they weren't being fucking abused. maybe her talents far exceeded his and she was just never allowed to fucking use them. maybe we only see genius in white men because they purposefully fucking squash and silence any other people with talent.

but you'd cried about it instead of saying that, because you are the cost. you are the talent and potential that he took. you used to be brave and smart and clever and unafraid. like a lich, he stole years of your life.

quiet on set made you sad and sick and tired, but not surprised. unfortunately, one of the things he said was true: an entire network of people allowed it to continue. this is not news to you, because you have seen entire networks of people make the same fucking excuses when the same thing or-worse happened to you. and your particular story isn't even in hollywood. it was just a guy. it was still difficult getting people to stand up for you.

you and your friend wait in line for your coffee. like a standup joke, one man turns to the other and says "can't wait for every bitch to come crawling out of the woodwork complaining about harassment. it's another metoo." and you think - oh, that's the network. your boss tucks her hair back and whispers that while your skirt is cute, you're giving the boys the wrong idea. that's the network. when you'd told your "friend" about what happened, she'd said oh you must have misunderstood, that would never happen. and that's the network.

you woke up this morning panting, because years later you still have panic attacks. oh, it's not a network, actually, it's a web. and you, little moth: are you still surprised you're caught in it?

[carto0ncritter]

People are so desperate for LGBT representation, (specifically gay and lesbian couples), that they're willing to accept literally any homosexual ship regardless of the concerning elements.

Let's see, we have ass ships like

1)Stolitz - Stolas is an abuser, a r*pist, a racist man who has so many powers yet is emotionally fragile, passive and wimpy, a man who victimizes himself over and over, a man who emotionally neglects the child who desperately needs him for his sexual fantasies with his victim, a man who is the creator's pet, a man whose actions aren't wrong according to the writers, a man who can just blame everyone else around him but himself with no consequences

2) Catradora - Catra is an abuser too, but was treated like a cute kitty cat in s5 despite having done atrocious things, she was instantly forgiven with no consequences, and she ended up dating her sister and the biggest victim of her abuse

3) Huskerdust - I haven't talked about this one so far, but Angel sexually harassed Husk and never apologized, Husk himself sang "Loser, Baby" and as a SA survivor I felt like he was trying to say this to Angel: "Oh, you've hit rock bottom because of SA? It's your fault lol, accept that you're a whiny bitch and a loser even tho the problem is extremely serious and out of your control and just suck it up, I'm a loser too despite not going through the same thing you have, you're not alone in being a loser BUT YOU ARE STILL A LOSER BABYYY A LOOOSER" Like, ik the message was supposed to be how we're not alone in our struggles and how there's always someone who will understand and make us feel less alone, but the way this was handled rubbed me the wrong way. Also, I'm not sure whether or not to mention this as well (screw it, I will), but Husk is described as "the old bartender," his voice sounds like it belongs to an old dude too, and he apparently died when he was like, 70, while Angel died in his 30's. I'm not gonna calculate their ages based on how it works in Hell because personally I feel like it doesn't matter. What matters is how old they were when they were alive. But however you decide to look at their ages, it's not just the implied enormous age gap that bothers me, no... it's more so the difference in maturity between Husk and Angel. Husk is described as a dude who has seen and experienced a lot of stuff. On the other hand, Angel is clearly immature and there is this weird... emotional imbalance between them? It's like a mentor dating his apprentice, at least that's how I see it. I'm not saying dating someone who's 40 years older than you is morally wrong (if you're both adults) but IT IS WEIRD imo, especially since Angel & Husk are not on the same page when it comes to life experience and maturity. Oh yeah, I also don't think Angel should be in any kind of romantic relationship... for his own good

[zegrasdrysdale]

“who did this to you?”

with jamie drysdale

part of the 1k celly event

summary : after an encounter with an ex that leaves her with some bruising and feeling unsafe, she finds herself in Jamie's apartment, where her best friend is there for her like he always is

warning(s) : mentions of abuse / an abusive event, a past toxic relationship, oc made up for the plot

author’s note : i felt v inspired to write something for jamie so here y'all go

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She shouldn't have come out tonight. That's the only thing she can think of as she sits on the back of an ambulance. Her friend is talking to authorities while her face, wrist, and hand get checked out. Her ex-boyfriend is cuffed and being put in the back of a police car.

Her cheekbone stings and she can barely see out of her left eye. Her wrist is sore from landing on it awkwardly when she fell, and her hand hurts from being able to land one punch in self defense. She spoke to the same authorities as she was making sure her hand wasn't broken from that punch she landed.

The officer she spoke to made it clear that she wasn't in the wrong. He started everything when he came up to her and harassed her. She gave him several chances to walk away when he approached her. All she did was gently push him away from her when he got too close, and he started going off on her. That's how she ended up with a bruised face, busted up hand, and sore wrist.

It was all worth it though because she's been waiting for her asshole ex to finally go to jail for what he did to her during their relationship. She has all the pictures and proof they would need to put him away for awhile when she sends it to authorities.

For now though, she needs to go home and shower. She feels gross since her ex put his hands on her. Plus, a warm shower sounds like a dream.

Her friend comes over to her when she's done talking with the officer. The EMT looks between them as he finishes up his exam.

"I don't see a reason to go to the hospital tonight," he explains. "The cut on your cheek is superficial so it doesn't require stitches. I don't suspect any broken bones but if things feel like they're not getting any better by next week then head to an Urgent Care or the emergency room. Your neuro function is intact so I don't suspect brain injury. Ice and heat on your wrist and hand, and maybe even ice your cheek and eye to keep swelling down. Over the counter meds like Ibuprofen should be strong enough to keep pain at bey but again, if it gets too painful or things don't improve, seek medical help. Any questions?"

Both girls shake their heads. "Thank you," she tells the EMT. "Glad I'm not going to the hospital tonight."

The EMT packs up the medical kit. "I wouldn't drive until the swelling around your eye goes down," he suggests.

"I drove us here today so no worries," her friend replies. "Thanks for checking her out and keeping her out of the hospital."

He nods and the girls head to the car. She looks at her friend as they approach her car. The duo get in and heat immediately greets both of them as soon as the car is turned on. She hums at the warm air. It was too cold outside in her tiny dress and now broken heels.

She looks out the window as the police car with her ex drives off.

Her ex-boyfriend is probably not happy that he's going to jail, but he'll probably get out on bail until whatever happens next. The thought of him getting out of jail makes her stomach do somersaults. She gets very nervous going back to her apartment all by herself.

As her friend pulls out of the parking lot, she asks, "Can you drop me off at Jamie's instead of my place?"

"Yeah, sure," her friend replies. "Don't feel like going back to your own apartment?"

She shakes her head and looks out the window at the passing buildings. "I don't feel very safe going there by myself," she explains. "Security isn't exactly the best."

"I get it. I'll take you to Jamie's. I was thinking about doing that for the same reason."

The car ride gets quiet after that comment. She plays with her fingers and rubs her wrist when it gets too painful.

She thinks back to the events of the night and thinks that maybe she provoked him. She did shove him away from her so maybe it is her fault that she ended up in this position. It's always her fault anyway. It was always her fault when they were together so why would now be any different?

It wouldn't be any different.

Fifteen minutes after they leave the bar, the car pulls up to Jamie's apartment building. She thanks her friend for the ride and gets out. Shaking from the cold and the night's events, she pushes the buzzer to his apartment.

Hopefully he lets her in because it's kind of late. She has to push the button for a second time and slowly begins to lose hope that he's up.

"Who is it?" Jamie's voice suddenly comes from the intercom.

"It's me," she replies. "It's cold. Can I come up?"

The door in front of her buzzes and she lets herself into the building. She takes the elevator up to the fifth floor. She makes her way down the hallway to Jamie's apartment.

She only has to knock three times before the door swings open.

Jamie's eyes widen as he takes in her appearance. The sight of him is enough to make her lip wobble as she holds back tears. He reaches up and gently cups her face. His thumb grazes the cut on her cheek.

"Who did this to you?" he asks, voice soft. "Oh my God."

"I'm okay," she tells him. "Bruised and in a little pain but I'm okay. No broken bones, no concussion. It was Evan. I went out tonight with a friend and he was there and he-" She cuts herself off. "He got too close and I pushed him away and he attacked me."

"Come here."

He pulls her into his arms and envelopes her in a hug. She buries her face in his chest, ignoring the sharp pain that accompanies her action. Her tears begin to flow, wetting his t-shirt.

The door shuts behind her. Jamie's fingers run through her curls as he just holds her.

Neither of them speak, but his hug is enough to make her feel safer than she ever has. Since their breakup, she's been terrified that Evan was going to pull something like this. She never got a restraining order because that meant she would've had to actually file a report, and that would've only pissed him off.

Being here with Jamie though, she feels incredibly safe. His arms are her home. They've always been her home. She's always wanted them to be her home.

"Let's get you changed and into bed," Jamie says. "I'm sure you want to get into something more comfortable. Plus, you look a little cold. and my bed is nice and warm."

She pulls back and looks up at her best friend. Jamie reaches up to gently dry her cheeks, avoiding the cut and bruises on her face. She leans into his touch and Jamie doesn't move his hands. She wishes she could see out of both her eyes because all she wants to do is look at Jamie.

Feelings have always been there for him. She's had some kind of feelings for Jamie for years, but it was recently when she realized that she loved him. The only place she wanted to be was here after Evan attacked her at the bar.

Her first thought when Evan was landing punch after punch was how much she wished Jamie was there to protect her. He probably wouldn't have gone after her had Jamie been there.

"Thank you for letting me crash here," she whispers. "I know it's kind of a burden with your schedule-"

"You'll never be a burden," Jamie interrupts. "You could've shown up here at three in the morning on a game day and I'd still be up and opening the door for you. You're more important than hockey, and you always will be."

Her vision gets blurry all over again as she looks up at him. "I don't deserve you," she tells him, voice cracking in the process. Jamie tries to say something but she shakes her head. "I don't, Jamie. You've always been here for me despite your crazy life. You've always made time for me no matter where you are or what's going on in your life."

"Because you're my best friend," he explains. "And I-" Jamie cuts himself off, shaking his head. "You're more important than anything that's going on in my life."

The tears fall over and roll down her cheeks. Jamie's thumbs wipe them away. "Really?"

"Really," he softly tells her. "I would drop whatever I was doing to make sure you're okay. I mean it, okay. I'd even leave practice if you called and said you needed me somewhere, even if it meant that I got benched the next game. It kills me that I wasn't there to protect you tonight. I could've prevented this."

That's what she's wanted to hear. She's been waiting for those words to pass his lips. "I wanted you there tonight," she admits. "All I wanted after was you. Jamie, I wish you could've been there to protect me, but you're protecting me now by letting me be here."

He tucks a loose curl behind her ear. "You're welcome to stay as long as you want," he tells her. "Stay until you feel safe going back to your apartment by yourself. Hell, I'd be okay if you moved in if that would help you feel safer."

She nods and sucks on her bottom lip. "Thank you."

"That's what I'm here for," Jamie whispers. "Let's go get you changed, okay? We can talk more when you're more comfortable. I'll go grab you something to wear from my closet."

She nods for a second time and Jamie lets her go to go get her some clothes. Her eyes follow him before her feet begin to move. She follows him into his bedroom and he digs through his closet to grab something for her to sleep in. She leans against the doorframe.

Jamie tosses a t-shirt and pair of gym shorts onto the bed. "I'll let you get changed," he tells her. "Come out when you're done and I'll make you something to eat or get you a snack. Whatever you want, okay?"

"Okay," she agrees. "Thanks."

He nods and pushes past her to leave the room. She grabs his wrist as he walks by. Jamie stops in his tracks and looks at her, eyebrows raised in question.

Without an exchanged word, she pulls him toward her gently. Jamie looks down at her while her eyes scan his face. She reaches up and cups his stubbled jaw, tracing his cheekbones with her thumbs. Her heart races in her chest as she gets on her tiptoes to press a kiss to his cheek, dangerously close to the corner of his mouth. She lingers longer than she should before she pulls back and flattens her feet.

Seconds seem like hours as the two of them look at each other in the doorway of Jamie's bedroom. Neither of them have moved in a little bit. She doesn’t think she wants to move at this point.

Jamie makes the first move though. He returns the same cheek kiss and she closes her eyes, taking in his touch. She turns her head before he can pull back. His face is super close to hers, and he doesn’t move.

He mumbles something then crashes his lips to hers in a kiss that makes her head spin. Her fingers slide into his hair and cradle the back of his head.

She used to dream of his kisses when her feelings for him started to develop years ago. She had sweeter dreams where they would share soft kisses. There also were dreams where she would wake up and need a cold shower to calm herself down.

This is nothing like those dreams. She imagined their first kiss thousands of times, but she never imagined it would happen like this. It’s soft, yet heated. He’s being so careful not to hurt her.

That’s Jamie Drysdale.

The kiss is short, but it makes her want more. Just not tonight. It’s already been a long night.

“Get some sleep,” Jamie tells her. “I’ll talk to you in the morning.”

“Stay.”

“Not tonight. I want to make sure you’re safe first.”

“I’d be safer with you here with me,” she admits. “Don’t sleep on the couch. Stay with me. Jamie, please.”

He thinks about it for a second before he nods. “Okay. I’ll stay.”

If Jamie is going to do anything, it’s be there for her. He’s always there for her, no matter what.

And that’s what she loves most about him.

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[uceyliyahh]

GUARDED

summary: Genesis has been protecting her heart ever since she filed for divorce and didn’t want to be in another relationship until he came around and changed her mind.

this fanfic is 18+ NO MINORS ALLOWED

warnings contain: emotional abuse, divorce, depression, handjob, fingering (f receiving).

word count: 7.6k

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smut warning: it’ll come in the story randomly so PLEASE PLEASE look out for it I’m not really good at writing ✍🏽 smuts but I am improving at the moment

Jimmy Uso x Genesis

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Knoxville, Tennessee - 4:45PM SummerSlam

This evening marked the highly anticipated SummerSlam, a source of great excitement for all. However, Genesis found herself engulfed in nerves, anxious about her upcoming interviews with the wrestlers. The lingering memories of yesterday's events weighed heavily on her mind, fueling her desire to perform flawlessly.

In the stillness of the night, she was haunted by nightmares, visions of it breathing heavily, leaving her drenched in sweat as if she had lost control. To find solace, she would quietly slip into the bathroom, careful not to disturb Jimmy, seeking relief from the oppressive heat. Whenever solitude enveloped her, the weight of the situation would overwhelm her, leading to moments of profound despair.

How could he betray her in such a manner? All because she chose to ignore him and enjoy her time with Jimmy?

At work, she would don a mask of composure, presenting a polished exterior to everyone, including Jimmy, to spare them any concern for her well-being. It was already troubling enough to endure the unwelcome attention from one of the NXT boys affiliated with the blue brand, a situation that left her feeling quite unsettled.

She learned from Cody that Zilla would be suspended for the rest of the year. While this news brought her a sense of relief, it did not eliminate her concerns about the possibility of him continuing to stalk her, especially when no one else was present.

After enduring multiple harassing calls from him, she decided to block his number, which was taking a toll on her mental well-being. While reviewing her script to ensure she recalled the questions and statements she needed to make, she suddenly felt a pair of strong arms encircle her, prompting a startled yelp to escape her lips.

Upon catching a whiff of their fragrance, she instinctively turned her head, only to find Jimmy standing behind her, a radiant smile on his face as he showcased his dazzling grills, sparkling in the light.

“Hey my pretty girl, I texted you but I didn’t get a response.” Jimmy said.

“Oh? You did? I’m sorry friend, I got caught up with going over everything for tonight.” Genesis replied with a smile.

Jimmy sensed that something was amiss in the way she smiled. It appeared almost contrived, as if she were concealing the turmoil within her thoughts and feelings. He felt a pang of discomfort knowing she was masking her emotions; he longed to support her. “Gigi.” At the sound of her name, she met his gaze.

“Hm?” She responded.

“C’mere lets have a mini walk baby.” He spoke softly while resting his arm around her shoulder, and she understood that during these little strolls, he recognized her need to unwind and free her mind from the chaos surrounding them.

In that fleeting moment, he sensed her distress without uttering a word, and she held a deep admiration for his intuition. As they strolled away from the building, a serene silence enveloped them, the sun casting a warm glow upon Genesis' skin.

It was heartening to realize his genuine concern for her well-being, understanding her need for solitude away from the chaos of the world. As they strolled towards a secluded spot for a private conversation, she felt the warmth of his hand resting on her waist, drawing her nearer to him.

As they strolled past a nearby bridge that arched over the river, Genesis leaned forward to take in the breathtaking scenery. The gentle sound of the water cascading below mingled with the soft whispers of the wind, all while the sun began its descent, painting the sky in hues of gold. Suddenly, she sensed his footsteps drawing near, and as his hands rested on her hips from behind, she felt herself instinctively press against him.

He gently swept her hair aside, showering her neck with tender kisses that caused her body to surrender to him, soothing her very soul. He had an innate ability to know how to comfort her in these moments, and she cherished every aspect of his attentiveness.

“Gigi.” Jimmy called for her.

“Hm?” Genesis responded while looking back at him.

"You realize you can confide in me, darling, don't you? I'm here to support you. There's no need to push me away." His voice is gentle, prompting a sigh from Genesis. "I apologize; ever since yesterday, I've been overwhelmed with thoughts, and it's been difficult for me to maintain my composure."

He gently pivoted her, allowing her to gaze up at him with her wide, innocent eyes. “Talk to me baby, I’m right here.”

She let out a deep sigh, "Yesterday's events left me feeling truly shaken, Jimmy, they really did, as I've experienced something similar in the past." Jimmy arched an eyebrow, silently inquiring about her meaning.

"Quincy had previously subjected me to this, coercing me into intimacy against my will, particularly after his betrayal." She went on to express, “The experience was excruciating and harsh, leaving no room for pleasure. This trauma prompted me to embrace celibacy for five years, and now it feels as though I am experiencing it all anew.” As she spoke, she sensed her emotions fading, while Jimmy tenderly wiped her tears away with his thumb, gently holding her chin.

“You don’t have to worry about that when you with me Gigi, imma take care of you right.” Her gaze faltered, unable to meet his alluring eyes, while his voice, deep and gravelly, wrapped around each word he uttered.

“I-I, Know..”

“Look at me baby.” Upon gazing into his eyes, she discerned a profound intensity within those rich chocolate brown depths. His words carried an unspoken significance; he yearned to cherish her body, to make love to her in a manner that fulfilled her deepest desires. He wished to bestow upon her every exquisite caress until she reached the pinnacle of ecstasy.

He wished to convey that he stood firmly by her side, unwavering in his loyalty, and would go to any lengths, even resorting to violence, to protect her.

“Imma make love to you the right way Gigi, something you haven’t experienced in a while.” Jimmy said.

“What if I’m not ready? I’m scared you’ll leave if I’m not ready for you, well all of you.” Genesis asked boring into his eyes.

“Mamas, I told you imma wait for you. Until you give me the green light I’m not going anywhere princess.” He says pressing his forehead against hers.

A warm sensation enveloped her heart as she pondered the enigma that was Jimmy. His romantic gestures were abundant, leaving her breathless and struggling to keep pace. Yet, when she gazed into his eyes, searching for any hint of doubt in his declarations, she found none. His sincerity shone through, making it clear that he cherished her for who she truly was, imperfections and all.

Genesis rose onto her toes, gently pressing her lips against his in a tender kiss. He eagerly reciprocated, and as she stepped back, a radiant smile graced her face, just before he leaned in to shower her with more affectionate kisses.

Their encounter culminated in a fervent embrace, as they lost themselves in a slow, deep kiss. Their tongues danced together, exploring the depths of each other's mouths. Genesis felt his hands gently cradle her curves, his firm desire pressing against her. He trailed his lips from her neck to her jawline, before returning to the intoxicating connection of their mouths.

She embraced him tightly, her arms encircling his neck, as her fingers wove through his curls, drawing him closer with each passionate kiss.

“I love you Gigi.” Jimmy murmured between the kisses.

“I love you too, Jimmy.” Genesis murmured back.

Genesis was perfecting her makeup in the bathroom, carefully defining her lips with a lip liner pencil. After blending her lips together, she returned the pencil to her purse and retrieved her lip gloss. As she applied the glossy finish, she continued to smooth her lips, ensuring to wipe the corners of her mouth with precision.

While she was engaged in her task, the sound of the bathroom door creaking open caught her attention, though she initially remained oblivious to the newcomer until their voice broke the silence.

“So, you must be the hoe that he’s with?” Hoe? Who does this girl think she is, speaking like that? Genesis glanced over to find Trinity standing there, arms crossed defiantly over her chest.

“Hoe? Excuse me?” Genesis remarked.

“Yeah. A hoe did I stutter or something?” Trinity retorted as Genesis sighed while rolling her eyes at her. “Girl, it’s not my fault that he’s more attracted to me than you like, aren't you using him for his money?”

Trinity scoffed at her, “yeah? So? He gives me money and I give some pussy until he stopped doing all of that all of sudden and I knew a hoe ass bitch like yourself was in the picture.”

“Like I said, not my fault, maybe your pussy was trash and didn’t even want it anymore.” Trinity chuckled at her, while Genesis arched an eyebrow, puzzled by what was so amusing. She found nothing humorous in the situation.

“This is coming from a person who hasn’t had any dick after what? Five years I’m hearing? Girl if you know him he has a high sex drive and he won’t be waiting on you any longer and find someone else that can please him.” Genesis felt the weight of his words crash down on her like a boulder. Was everything he said about waiting for her merely a fabrication? Is this how he treats all the women in his life?

“He said he would wait for me, you don’t know what we be talking about.” Genesis says.

“Bitch he’s lying to you he’s not going to wait to get some pussy that’s not even good probably.” Trinity approached her, and as they stood face to face, a smirk played on her lips, revealing that she had successfully gotten under her skin.

“So you better get going little girl because once he stops waiting on you he’ll just move on to the next one so chop chop sweetheart.” As Genesis exited the bathroom, clutching her purse, Trinity lingered with a knowing smirk, relishing the thought of having Jimmy all to herself.

Genesis's gaze appeared distant as she became lost in her thoughts, reflecting on Trinity's recent revelations. The realization that she had been naive enough to trust a man like Jimmy, who had deceived her with promises of waiting, weighed heavily on her. Deep down, she understood that she was not prepared to embrace all that he was—every word he spoke had been a fabrication.

In her distraction, she failed to notice her surroundings and inadvertently collided with a robust figure. As she glanced up, she found herself face to face with Jey, whose gaze softened at the sight of her tear-filled eyes. She quickly offered an apology before turning away, leaving him no chance to respond.

Jey noticed Trinity emerging from the bathroom, a serene smile gracing her lips as she observed the entire scene unfold. Jey approached her, visibly irritated.

“What did you say to her Trin?” Jey asked sternly.

“What? I just told her the truth about your brother having a high sex drive and that he wouldn’t wait on her like c’mon Joshua.” Trinity said.

Jey shoves her gently, “why would you tell her that lie? Knowing how much my brother cares for her? And now what you did for what?”

Trinity nonchalantly shrugged her shoulders, showing little regard for Genesis. "She needs to step aside for what’s happening between him and me," she declared. Jey let out a scoff, incredulous at her words. He recognized that once Jimmy lavished her with money and attention, her behavior would inevitably spiral.

“Y’all don’t have anything going Trin! You’re just bitter as fuck because he stop giving you money and dicking you down after being Genesis!” 

“Because he was mine first! I don’t why you are standing there defending that hoe!” 

Jey raised his hands in exasperation, unwilling to continue the conversation with Trinity. He was infuriated with her actions, knowing that her deceit would only exacerbate the growing tension between Jimmy and Genesis.

As he made his way toward the locker room he shared with Jimmy, he elegantly brushed past Trinity, preparing himself for the upcoming interview with Genesis regarding SummerSlam.

In a secluded room, Genesis found herself engulfed in a mental turmoil, grappling with disappointment not just for him, but for her own vulnerability. She realized that the girl had managed to penetrate her defenses deeply, leaving her feeling exposed. Compounding her distress was the nagging suspicion that Jimmy had not been entirely truthful about his words.

At this moment, she yearned to retreat to the hotel room and allow Jackie to take charge for the evening, yet she found herself unable to do so. Her presence was essential—she couldn’t simply walk away. Taking a deep breath, she steadied herself, glancing in the mirror to assess her makeup, only to realize she appeared far from her best.

Her mascara streaked down her cheeks, and her eyeshadow appeared smudged and disheveled, giving the impression of a recent altercation. Glancing at her Apple Watch, she realized she had only a few minutes left before her interview with The Usos. Determined to present herself well, she quickly set about refreshing her makeup, hoping to conceal the disarray from Jimmy's view.

Genesis started to touch up her makeup upon noticing a text message from Jimmy. She glanced down to discover what he was seeking.

Jimmy❤️‍🩹: mamas? wya? We got a interview to do with you inna few minutes baby

She decided to text him back.

Gigi🤍: we do? Oh I totally forgot about that um I’ll be there in a few just needed to touch up my makeup real quick boo. 💗

Jimmy❤️‍🩹: send me your location and I can just come to you 

Gigi🤍: no no it’s fine I’ll be there Jim

Jimmy❤️‍🩹: you sure?

Gigi🤍: yes I’m sure 

Genesis meticulously applied her makeup, ensuring every detail, including her eyeshadow, was flawless. As she glanced at her watch, she realized she had completed her preparations just in time for the interview. With grace, she gathered her makeup essentials, stowing them back into her bag before slipping it into her purse and making her way out the door.

She felt immense gratitude for Jade's guidance in perfecting her makeup for moments like these. Especially when she was overwhelmed with anger and frustration over recent events, all she desired was to retreat from everyone, including him.

She noticed the boys standing by, eagerly awaiting her for the interview regarding their upcoming match, where they would defend their tag team titles against The New Day. However, her attention was irresistibly drawn to Jimmy, whose oiled physique showcased his impressive abs and muscles, adorned with striking tribal tattoos that extended from his chest and arms up to his neck.

Adorned with a Cuban link chain draped elegantly around his neck and revealing his dazzling grills with every word he exchanged with Jey, he likely pondered her whereabouts. The sight of this striking man left her breathless, yet she composed herself as she gracefully approached, offering a wave to the cameraman.

The sound of her heels echoed as she approached, her radiant smile lighting up her face as she greeted him with a wave. She embraced Jey first, followed by Jimmy, whose gentle hand caressed her back, causing her to momentarily falter at the unexpected sensation.

Jey had an instinctive awareness that something was amiss after his confrontation with Trinity regarding her actions. Meanwhile, Jimmy observed a notable shift in her body language as she took hold of the microphone. Although she wore a smile, he recognized it all too well—it was a facade, a disingenuous expression that betrayed her true feelings.

As the interview commenced, the cameraman initiated a countdown. Genesis of The Usos began discussing SummerSlam, highlighting the multitude of matches scheduled for the evening, including their own defense of the tag team championship against The New Day.

“So it’s summerslam guys, how are yall feeling for tonight.” Genesis asked as she placed the mic towards Jey’s way.

“Gigi, we are feeling good girl! Like the weather down here is nice! The view of the city is nice! And hell maybe at the bar is hella nice too Yeet!” Jey exclaimed with a smile on his face.

“I can honestly agree with you Jey, the weather does feel nice in Tennessee but how are yall feeling today about defending your tag team championship to the New Day during the main event?”

“Honestly Gigi, we finna whoop some ass tonight. And reclaim our championships the new day don’t won’t no smoke with us for real dawg.” Jimmy's intense gaze fixed on Genesis as she spoke left her thoughts clouded and a warm sensation coursing through her. She bit her lower lip, striving to keep her composure amidst the overwhelming feelings.

She was acutely aware of his gaze, the way it lingered on her as she engaged Jey in conversation, peppering him with questions. It was only when Jimmy responded to one of her inquiries, locking eyes with her, that she felt a rush of nervous energy coursing through her. The sight of him sensually licking his lips sent a flutter through her stomach, tightening it into a knot.

“Are you guys excited about any other upcoming matches tonight?”

“Hell yeah! Can’t wait to see our boy Sami go against Kevin Owens tonight. That's going to be brutal, I know fasho.” Jimmy responded, his gaze sweeping over Genesis's outfit from head to toe, playfully teasing her with just his eyes as he licked his lips. His side profile was undeniably the most exquisite a woman could ever behold.

Genesis extended her heartfelt congratulations to them on their successful title defense this evening before the scene shifted back to Michael and Patt at the ringside table. As the cameras ceased to roll, Genesis began to gather her belongings, preparing for a well-deserved lunch break ahead of the upcoming show. While she was organizing her items, she caught sight of Jimmy, her corner man, casually leaning against the equipment box with his arms crossed, patiently awaiting her.

He gazed at her with an intensity that suggested he was poised to pounce, yet he desired the intimacy of a secluded, dimly lit room. Genesis slung her purse over her shoulder, locking eyes with Jimmy, who beckoned her to join him. With a resigned sigh, she acquiesced and trailed him to a more private setting.

A profound silence enveloped the two, punctuated solely by the rhythmic click of her heels with each step. The murmurs and waves of those around them faded into the background as she offered them a disingenuous smile. Deep down, she was acutely aware that Jimmy sensed her unease the instant she donned that familiar mask once more.

Upon opening the door, he revealed an unoccupied room, allowing her to enter first before gently closing it behind them. She set her purse on the sink counter and leaned against it, patiently awaiting his words.

“Gigi.” Jimmy called for her.

“Yes?” Genesis responded with a smile pretending that everything was okay.

“What’s going on baby? You’re putting on that fake smile on your face again.” He commented.

Trinity managed to penetrate her thoughts, instilling doubt about Jimmy's commitment, particularly after all she had endured. The revelation of his intense sexual appetite shattered her spirits entirely.

“It’s nothing Jimmy, it’s really stupid.” She said while avoiding eye contact with him.

“It’s not stupid if you just tell me what happened, you don’t need to hide anything from me.” She understood that he was correct in saying she had no need to conceal anything from him; however, she felt apprehensive about how he might respond to what Trinity had revealed. Perhaps she could navigate her way out of this discussion. “I know, daddy. I know.”

She cast her eyes upon him, noticing the playful smirk gracing his lips as he stood with his arms folded across his chest. “You tryna get me all riled up aren’t you to avoid this right here? You not slick Gigi.”

Genesis started to be innocent and played dumb with him twirling her hair around, “I don’t know what you mean daddy.” A gentle, hushed tone escaped her lips as she sensed his footsteps approaching. She felt his hand encircle her throat, drawing her face nearer to his.

“What’chu want daddy to do in order for you to tell him Gigi?” The alluring scent of his favorite cologne enveloped her senses, intoxicating her with its familiarity. She tugged gently on his chain, drawing him closer as she pressed her lips against his. His hands glided down her body, finding their way to her curves, prompting her to part her legs wider, inviting him to step into the space between them.

She had longed for this man even before their interview, yet doubts lingered about his sincerity in waiting for her. As Jimmy's kisses traveled along her jawline, he pressed his solid form against her, intensifying the desire that left her feeling even more aroused than before.

“You love me Jimmy?” As Jimmy looked up at her nodding his head.

“You know I love you Gigi, i'm addicted to you at this point.” 

“You still be able to wait for me?” He was uncertain about the source of this situation. Perhaps his strategies were effective in encouraging her to open up about her recent experiences and the reasons behind the facade she had been presenting once more. “Yes, my love, where is this coming from Gigi?”

Genesis encircled his neck with her arms, while his hands remained firmly on her curves, anticipating her response. It was in that moment that he caught the sound of her soft sigh.

“I bumped into Trinity and she had said some things about you that had me questioning what you had told me earlier.” He raised an eyebrow at her before speaking, “like what?”

Genesis begins to say, “she told me that you have a high sex drive and wouldn’t wait on me and just move on.” As her gaze meets his, she notices his eyes starting to soften, yet a hint of frustration lingers within him, aware of Trinity's intentions.

He cradled her chin brushing his thumb against her cheek before leaning in to kiss her lips.

“Listen to me Gigi, yes I do have a high sex drive but I maintain it better because I’m thinking about you; you are the only person that can get me all riled up especially when we are away from each other I can only think about you mamas.” Jimmy said. 

“I wouldn’t lie to you Genesis, when you give me the green light imma show you. I promise I will.” A knowing smile graced her lips as she realized he was genuinely earnest in his words. A wave of fear washed over her, a deep-seated anxiety about the potential pain that might accompany such intimacy after an extended period of celibacy.

She planted soft kisses on his lips, her gaze locked onto his deep chocolate brown eyes, as she tenderly massaged his curls, fully aware of his fondness for her touch. He leaned in closer, lifting her onto the sink counter, her legs parting invitingly for him to step between. She began to kiss his cheek and then trailed her lips down to his neck, expressing her affection while feeling the unmistakable pressure of his arousal against her damp panties.

A gentle slap on her ass sent a jolt down her spine, while she continued to bestow tender kisses along his neck.

“Gigi…baby, you starting something you can’t control mamas.” Jimmy whispered gently.

“What? I’m just showing my man some affection.” Genesis murmured softly between his skin.

His hand softly encircled her throat, bringing her to a standstill. As she looked up at him, she could sense the warmth emanating from his body. “yeah, but doing allat is finna get you bent the fuck over Gigi.” His voice carried a deep, gravelly tone as he spoke, locking his gaze onto hers, where a playful glint danced in her eyes.

Her puppy-like eyes were so soft, almost pleading with him to let her continue, “c’mon big daddy let me give you some affection.” She pressed her lips against his neck once again, eliciting a deep groan from him, a sound that revealed his long-standing desire for her.

He struggled to maintain his self-control, resisting the urge to bend her over the counter and tug at her hair. Yet, her relentless advances, exploring his body and caressing his chest, ignited a fire within him, threatening to unravel his grip on the moment.

She tugged at his waistband, drawing him nearer as she encircled his waist with her legs, holding him tightly against her.

“Gigi…you pushing it mamas.”

“touch me.” She confidently unfastened her skirt, lowering it slightly to grant him access, while guiding his hand to slip inside her panties, where he began to caress her moist folds.

He could sense her arousal, the warmth and moisture enveloping his fingers, which became delightfully slick with her essence.

“Damn Gigi, you’re so wet for me baby.” Jimmy continued to caress her curves in a gentle circular motion, prompting her to clutch his biceps tightly as she buried her face against his chest.

He gently slid two fingers into her warmth, rhythmically moving them in and out, eliciting gasps of pleasure from her. It had been ages since she had experienced such a touch, and the longing she had felt for this moment was finally being fulfilled.

The only sound that filled the air was the delightful squelch of her pussy sounding like mac and cheese, while he looked down at her with a gaze that oozed seduction. “J-Jimmy, oh my…”

“Look at me, I wanna see that pretty ass face mama.” She complied with his demand, her gaze locked onto his as she bit her lower lip. He continued to pleasure her, and she instinctively widened her legs, granting him greater access. This allowed him to explore deeper with his fingers, while she clung to a nearby surface for stability.

The sound of his hand connecting with her clit resonated in the air as his fingers expertly danced within her. When he looked up, he caught sight of her eyes drifting back in sheer bliss.

He gently cupped her face with his free hand as she playfully stuck out her tongue at him. This teasing side of her emerged only in their private moments—her desire for him was palpable. Their mouths danced together, exchanging warmth as his tongue delved deep within her, while his fingers continued to explore her with fervor.

Jimmy skillfully curled his fingers, hitting her g-spot with precision, causing her to grasp his shoulders tightly as a surge of ecstasy surged within her.

“J-Jimmy, fuck. Jimmy.” 

“You finna cum baby? Cum for daddy baby, doing so good for daddy.” Jimmy quickened his rhythm, his fingers skillfully stimulating her g-spot repeatedly.

She sensed her body responding to his touch, tightening and relaxing around his fingers, while her eyes fluttered back in ecstasy. His soft whispers of affection sent delightful shivers through her, causing her stomach to twist in a thrilling dance.

Can’t wait to eat this pussy out baby Cum all over my fingers I want that shit You mines all mine GigiI can feel her baby, squirt on my fingersYou my good girl baby?Imma work so hard for you to be mines Genesis 

Her voice quivered and dropped to a whisper as her nails pressed into his biceps, a clear sign that she was on the brink of ecstasy.

I’m yours Jimmy been yoursPlease don’t stopDon’t stopppYou take care of me so good JimmyFuck

“Gonna c-cum…” Genesis moaned

He tenderly pressed his lips against hers, his hand gently encircling her throat, allowing him to witness her pleasure as it cascaded over his fingers. “Keep yo’ eyes on me princess, I wanna watch you cum.” His fingers plunged forcefully into her g-spot, the unmistakable sounds of her arousal echoing, indicating that she was on the brink of losing control.

He maintained his unyielding rhythm, his fingers moving in and out with an intensity that pushed her to the brink. In that moment, she lost control, a loud moan escaping her lips as her thighs quivered beneath her. Waves of pleasure surged through her, and she felt warmth trickling down her thighs. Her eyes widened in surprise as she realized the extent of her release.

He brought her to a state of ecstasy that she had never encountered before, resulting in her first experience of such intense pleasure.

She nestled against his chest, her breath quickening as Jimmy withdrew his fingers, leaving her with a sense of longing that made her whimper softly.

“I made you squirt, am I the first to do so?” Jimmy asked.

Genesis nodded, unable to articulate the words that danced on her lips, her body still tingling from the powerful orgasm she had just experienced. Now, she needed to change her attire before the evening's performance commenced.

Jimmy gently cradled her face in his hands, encouraging her to gaze up at him. He noticed her cheeks were flushed as he placed soft kisses on her lips, resting his forehead against hers. “You okay Gigi?”

“Y-yeah, I’m good. That’s was….good…so good.” Genesis breathed out smiling at Jimmy.

“I’m assuming you haven’t felt like this in a while huh?”

“Yeah, I haven’t honestly now I gotta change clothes.” As they shared a lighthearted laugh, Jimmy assisted her down from the sink counter, noticing her unsteady legs. He gently wrapped his arm around her waist, ensuring she remained steady as they made their way out the door together.

Following the exhilarating main event featuring the gentlemen's match, Genesis began to gather her belongings for the evening. She relished every match she had witnessed and had the pleasure of meeting numerous wrestlers throughout the night. A sense of accomplishment washed over her, as she felt she had performed admirably.

She elegantly slung her purse over her shoulder, reached for her phone, and surveyed her surroundings to ensure she hadn’t overlooked anything as she exited the ladies' locker room.

As she stepped out of the room, she made her way toward her car parked in the lot. However, a sudden commotion caught her attention, prompting her to pause. Straining to listen, she recognized a familiar voice. Curiosity piqued, she cautiously leaned around the corner, catching sight of Jimmy and Trinity engaged in a heated exchange.

It was as though they were engaged in a debate about her the moment her name was mentioned in their discussion.

“Why would you say something like that to her? Knowing that I fuck with her Trin?”

“Because! She was in the way of our little arrangement!”

“I told you what it was Trin!”

arrangement? Is he talking about how he’s been giving her money and some dick before he met Genesis?

“You’re just bitter! Bitter that I’m spending more time with Genesis!”

She heard Trinity chuckle, “bitter? I’m the bitter one? When I had you first before she came into the picture?”

“You heard me Trin, you’re bitter as fuck right now.”

“I don’t give a fuck about that hoe, she doesn’t deserve you like what type of women lets a man with a high sex drive wait for her approval for you to dick her down?”

Genesis found herself spiraling into overanalysis once more after Trinity's disparaging remarks regarding her celibacy. Yet, she reminded herself that it shouldn't affect her, as Trinity remains unaware of the true motivations behind her choice.

“Watch your mouth speaking on her like that, you don’t even know her and the reason behind it so don’t be doing allat around me.”

“Can’t believe you’re defending her Jonathan!”

Genesis noticed the irritation etched on his face as he raised his hand, signaling his desire to conclude the discussion with Trinity. This prompted her to approach her car, feigning ignorance of having overheard their exchange.

Just before she could react, she caught one final remark escaping from Jimmy's lips.

“You don’t know her like I do, I’m willing to wait for her because she has a special place in my heart and I don’t need someone like you or my stupid ass cousin to ruin that for me. Gigi is a fucking diamond.”

“So I would advise you to leave her alone Trin.”

The words that flowed from Jimmy's lips sent a delightful thrill through her heart, filling her with joy. It was a profound realization that he cherished her above all others, caring solely for her well-being and disregarding everyone else.

He had his eyes for her.

“What does she have that I don’t Jon!? Tell me!?”

“Everything that I expected out of you when we first hooked up but nah you just wanted me for my money and not what I was giving you, you don’t deserve that Gigi does.”

As Genesis settled into her car, she observed Jimmy exiting the building, with Trinity clinging to him like a young kangaroo. When he finally pushed her away, she fell to her knees, pleading with him in a manner that was utterly pitiful.

As Genesis exited the parking lot, she attentively surveyed her surroundings, ensuring that no one was in her path before shifting the car into drive and making her way back to the hotel.

Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill Drive - 11:30PM

Genesis, adorned in her cozy pajamas and a charming bonnet, listened to the soothing sound of the shower running in the bathroom while she leisurely scrolled through her social media feed, checking the number of likes on her latest post.

She remained silent around Jimmy, fully aware of his earlier frustration with Trinity before he departed for work. She patiently awaited the ideal moment to calm his troubled spirit, believing it was the most she could offer him.

While perusing her social media feed, she noticed a message from Jade that prompted her to click on it.

Jadebae🌪️: hey bestieee I was checking in on you

She smiled at the message and began typing away.

Gigi🤍: hey I’m doing good bestie just waiting on Jon to come out from the bathroom 

Jadebae🌪️: speaking of Jon what’s goin on between you and him?

Gigi🤍: omggg why does ever keep asking us that? We are just friends that’s all—he’s been nothing but sweet to me bestie literally one of the best friend I ever had besides you and Cody ofc

Jadebae🌪️: I understand that but girl fr what’s the tea 

Genesis let out a heavy sigh, fully aware of Jade's insatiable curiosity. However, she resolved to share only a mere hint of the truth, as she preferred to keep their affair shrouded in secrecy, leaving others in the dark.

Gigi🤍: sighhhh you better not run yo mouth to Jey bout this but Girlllll he’s so perfect wayy too perfect and it scares me a little bit.

Jadebae🌪️: girl that’s bc you haven’t dealt with a good man like him 

Gigi🤍: the way he takes care of me and be kissing all over me like I matter just ouuu girl make my panties soaking wet

Jadebae🌪️: omggggg I knew it! I knew it was something happening between you two! Why don’t you wanna make it official?

Gigi🤍: I don’t want folks in our business and I just wanna be sure that I’m ready for something serious like this again yk after what I’ve been through 

Jadebae🌪️: i understand Gigi I do buuut I have to ask have yall fuck yet?

Gigi🤍: JADE! 😭😭😭 no we haven’t but we been doing other things but yeah

Jadebae🌪️: un-un spill the details 

Gigi🤍: JADEEEE 

Jadebae🌪️: spill neowwww

As she prepared to message Jade with the information, she heard the door creak open. Glancing up, she caught sight of Jimmy emerging from the shower, his body glistening with water and his curls damp. A towel was wrapped around his waist, while he used another towel to dry his hair.

The tension emanating from his body was palpable as he settled onto the bed, which dipped under his weight while he toweled off his hair.

Gigi🤍: sorry bestie that’s my cue gotta go

Genesis set her phone aside as she rose from the bed, gracefully making her way toward Jimmy, who had turned his gaze to her approach.

She positioned herself before him, and he gazed up at her, towel in hand, as he dried his hair.

“What’s up Mama?” Jimmy said.

Genesis positioned herself atop his lap, straddling him gracefully as his hand rested on her waist, ensuring her stability. She wove her fingers through his damp curls, gently massaging his scalp, prompting him to lean into her neck in a moment of tender intimacy.

She tenderly pressed soft kisses against his cheek and neck, soothing his frayed nerves from the earlier encounter with Trinity, all the while sensing his hands gently cradling her curves.

“Gigi baby, whatchu doing?”

“You seem stressed Jimmy, I’m just calming your nerves.” She gently cupped his chin, guiding his gaze to meet hers with his endearing, puppy-like eyes. With a tender kiss on his lips, she softly urged him back onto the bed.

She tenderly trailed gentle kisses along his neck and down to his chest, igniting a wave of desire with each caress. Meanwhile, his hands explored her body, playfully landing a firm smack on her left cheek.

She let her kisses glide downwards, moving towards his aroused form that stirred beneath the towel draped around his waist. Glancing up at him, her hand descended, caressing him softly as she noticed his breath quickening.

“What’chu tryna do to me baby?” Jimmy asked, glancing down at her.

“Helping you relax.” Genesis reacted by loosening the towel, revealing his impressive length, causing her eyes to widen in surprise.

She was correct in her assumption; he was indeed impressive, measuring around eight inches in length, standing proudly with pre-cum gently seeping from the tip—a truly captivating sight.

She gazed into his eyes, silently seeking his consent to make contact, which elicited a soft chuckle from him. "Feel free to touch it, darling," he replied. With that encouragement, she took his hand, guiding it around him as he gradually flexed his body, her fingers gliding up and down in a gentle caress.

Jimmy let out a sigh, his eyes drifting back as he surrendered to the soothing touch that glided over him. His head nestled against the cool sheets of the mattress, while Genesis reclined on his stomach, gazing at him with her enchanting, doe-like eyes.

The gentle touch of her thumb against his tip sent shivers through his body, eliciting soft whimpers that escaped his lips. Jimmy tensed his muscles, biting his lower lip in anticipation as he observed her tender caress.

From the moment he first laid eyes on her, he had longed for her to fulfill this desire. The mere thought of her caressing him and showering him with kisses ignited an even deeper passion within him. “Does this feel good, Jimmy?” 

He lifted his gaze, locking his eyes onto hers with a profound intensity, all the while nodding in agreement.

“Yes baby, you’re doing so good Gigi. speed up a little bit.” 

She persisted in discovering his remarkable dimensions with her delicate hands, her thumb teasingly tracing the tip, eliciting a blissful roll of his eyes. As she planted gentle, moist kisses on his abdomen, her other hand tenderly stroked and caressed his face and chest.

He yearned to sweep her off her feet and take her on this bed, yet he chose to hold back until she signaled her consent.

He sensed his legs tighten as her fingers gripped him firmly, gliding rhythmically, the gentle illumination highlighting the sheen of her caress. She whispered sweet nothings to him, mirroring the way he often spoke to her, as he heard the soft moans slipping from his own lovely lips.

“Do you enjoy this, Jimmy? Is it pleasurable for you?” she asked gently, applying a slow, intentional pressure. “Am I pleasing you?”

Her speed subtly quickened, and the delicate caress of her hand grew more fervent and captivating. Each movement and tender murmur sent shivers along his spine, diverting his attention and making it increasingly difficult to focus.

“Shit baby, you doing real good mamas. don’t stop Gigi.” Jimmy moaned, staring directly into her eyes.

“Yeah? you don’t want me to stop daddy?” As Genesis maintained her graceful rhythm, a captivating aura enveloped her, and she tenderly placed soft kisses upon his chest and abdomen.

His composure had already slipped away under the spell of her fingers, but now? Her alluring voice rendered him utterly speechless, akin to a fox caught in the shadows. The soft warmth of her caress and the elegant fluidity of her movements began to enchant him.

His body stiffened, and he fought for breath as a familiar wave of lightheadedness washed over him, a sensation she recognized as well. “Can’t wait until you tell me to make love to you because once I get my hands on you Gigi…fuckk.”

“How good you gonna make love to me daddy?”

“Imma make love to you real good lil mama, you gon’ be addicted once im done…shit Gigi I’m finna nut.” Genesis hastened her movements, her thumb gliding over the tip with a delicate touch.

“Hmm, don’t stop Gigi. Don’t stop.” Jimmy let out a low groan, his whole body quivering and shuddering.

Unaware of the full measure of his stamina, he sensed the thrill coursing through her hands as she continued to caress him with a steady rhythm, the same sensation cascading down his abdomen.

“Gigiii, fuck mamas. I’m finna fucking nut baby.” He reclined against the mattress, his head thrown back as he clutched the sheets tightly, his thighs tensing and nearly contracting until he reached a breaking point.

In an instant, the tension within him shattered like a delicate branch, and a profound groan emerged from his throat. He watched as his release cascaded in thick rivulets onto her hand, trickling down as his sight faded, engulfed by the overwhelming intensity, causing his legs to buckle beneath him.

She persisted in caressing him until he had released every drop, her hand now a chaotic mix of his essence. As she gently brushed her thumb against his sensitive tip, he reacted with a jolt, his gaze fixed on her with intensity.

His chest heaved as he struggled to regain his breath, watching Genesis rise from the bed and make her way to the bathroom to wash her hands. He lingered for a moment before tending to himself and slipping into his boxers.

Upon her return, she found him reclined on the bed, engrossed in his social media feed, eagerly anticipating her arrival. As she approached, he noticed her presence and set his phone down on the small dresser beside him. She then gracefully joined him in bed.

She nestled her head against his chest, both of them settling into the bed, enveloped in warmth. His arm encircled her waist, gently cradling her curves as he caressed her with soothing circular motions.

“Who sent you Jimmy.” Genesis questioned him.

“What you mean Gigi?” Jimmy asked.

“I’m saying, you treat me right and take care of me so good it’s scaring me if I’m being honest.” Their eyes met as she sensed his gentle kiss upon her forehead, accompanied by a warm smile directed at her.

“It’s because you haven’t been treated right, Gigi, and I'm the right person to do so because you deserve it—I told you; you’re a diamond mama.” She smiled at him.

Genesis had never experienced such a profound sense of safety and comfort in his embrace. As she nestled deeper into his chest, it was as if she truly belonged there, dispelling the feelings of loneliness and fear that had once consumed her.

“I don’t deserve you Jimmy.” 

“But you do deserve me Gigi, it’s your world baby and I’m just a part of it princess.” Jimmy had cradled her chin to make her look at him. “Imma work hard just so you can be mines lil mama, you deserve all of my love.” He noticed her eyes shimmering with unshed tears as he gently pressed his lips against hers, feeling the warmth of her tears cascade down her cheeks.

Jimmy gently wiped away her tears, enveloping her more tightly in his embrace. "What if I’m not enough? What if I—" she began, but he interrupted her.

“Baby, you’re enough in my eyes you’ve been through enough already just lemme’ take care of you aight?” Genesis gently nodded, her eyelids fluttering closed as she began to drift into slumber on Jimmy's chest.

Jimmy observed as she drifted off to sleep against him, and he soon followed suit. He was resolute in his commitment to care for Genesis; he would not allow her to slip away from his grasp.

He loved her and will do anything for her even if that means placing a bullet into someone’s head he’ll do it for her.

GUARDED.

a/n: Seee trinity already starting to piss me off so badly dawg like why is you starting shit? I honestly love the way Jimmy loves on Gigi makes my heart flutter.

But I hope yall enjoy this chapter lmk in the comments below.

STAY UCEY.

[scaramionee]

A long rant about something that's been eating my mind from the inside out so here we go (TW: Might be Controversial)-

Sometimes, I'm just very normal about James Potter and Lily Evans but then I'm not. So growing up, I watched the hp movies first so I never quite had any interest in their relationship, they just seemed like a tragic straight relationship to me so I never bothered with it. But then I read the books and I went immediately like this- "No wonder James Potter worshipped Lily Evans, I would too." Like, this woman is the legit reason why the whole harry potter thing started, and to see the fact that most of the time she's just blatantly ignored or being stripped out of her original identity to be a strong independent lesbian (I don't have any problem with her sexuality, people can imagine her with whomever they like but it kind of ridicules Lily's motherhood in some way) who absolutely either hates James Potter or Insults him for fun just bcz he has a crush on her or being a side chick for James's steamy cheating romance flings hurts me more than I think it should.

I get it, the marauders fandom wholly embraces the fanon so dearly to them like a warm blanket because of many obvious reasons, but sometimes I think we just totally miss the point of this whole franchise. It's obvious that jkr sucks at writing romances which is why most people don't get the spark of canon ships like romione, hinny and remadora but completely missing the point about Lily being a mother figure in Harry's life and as a lover figure in James's life truly pisses me off a lot. Even though everybody is allowed to dislike certain ships because not everybody has the same taste, but I think we miss the fact that Lily was always more than just a mother and a wife in a way that molded her into what she wanted to be.

The reason why I'm completely enamored by Jily is not because it's just a canon ship which literally started Harry Potter, but because the way Lily Evans just had an effect on everyone who crossed their paths with her. Professor Slughorn himself was so besotted with her, Professor Minerva McGonagall teared up at the news of her departing because who wouldn't like her? She's so brave, so full of joy and laughter that she always forgot her own pain in favor of sucking the pain out of another. James was indeed quite taken aback by her beauty and charm, but I'd like to think it developed into something more after seeing the way she treated her close individuals. Lily was the younger sibling, and because she was a witch, she constantly faced harsh behaviors from her elder sister for being a "freak" according to her sister's standards. She may have had an inferiority complex, and she also hanged out a lot with snape, despite facing discriminations in Hogwarts for being friends with a half-blood poor Slytherin. She was willing to change snape, always defending him left and right but it never worked out in the end. Which left her feeling very defeated, she gave up because she felt like she was not worth it, maybe those bullies were right and she really was just a mudblood. And James, developing a crush on her while continuously harassing snape didn't help either. But if we analyze James's character, knowing that he literally took in Sirius just so that he could escape his abusive family, he knew that Lily was downrightly getting used and snape was taking advantage of her kindness and her stubbornness, he knew it because Sirius was in Lily's place once too, always constantly reminded of how they were never enough, so he wanted to save her ( in his own pathetic loser way ofc ) I think there are many hints of Lily noticing James quite a lot because if you really claimed to hate your enemy then why were you so bloody obsessed with the way how their hair looked like after playing quidditch hmmm 🤨🤨

But not just that, let's also talk about how she literally single handedly MADE THE JAMES POTTER, the absolute arrogant toe-rag quit bullying and hexing people for fun, knowing that he's been like this for the most of his life, but he decided to change for her just like a snap of a finger! Not only that, but she also quickly befriended Sirius in a way that he literally turned out to be her future son's Godfather and the secret keeper. The absolute hold she had on the marauders really needs to be studied!

The love James and Lily had for each other was an act of rebellion in it's own way, because back in that time, muggleborns were seen as scums of the earth and inferior to the wizarding society. But James literally went against every single pureblood tradition just to be with someone he loves and believes with his whole heart. That was always the main point. The reason why both of them were so cherished. He literally went up against Voldemort without a wand not just because of his son, but also for Lily, who he absolutely trusts with his whole life, the only person worth loosing the pureblood title for, the only person worth taking the risk of taking the Avada curse to his heart, he just loved her so beautifully, just like the way she always deserved. And Lily, oh lily, always saw the good in everyone, but saw the best in James, decided to sacrifice her life for their one and only son out of pure love and devotion. And the sacrificial love was so strong that the strongest dark wizard of all time succumbed to his own curse and it tore apart a piece of his soul in revenge of separating the two soulmates whom were always destined to find each other and get woven together in every single timeline. It changed the tide of the entire war. She ended it single handedly.

Yes, she was depicted as a girl who was just a close friend of snape, as a sister who's facing discriminations from her own elder sister's profound jealousy, as a lover and wife of James Potter, as a mother of Harry Potter- the boy who lived. But I think there's so much beauty in every single role she was depicted in. It gives us a glimpse of how much impact she had on everybody around her, how much she meant dear to everybody who cared for her, of how much diverse and forgiving person she was, of the way she was always a reassuring shadow around harry even though she was no longer present in the mortal world. No, motherhood doesn't make her one dimensional or boring, it only enhances her ability of loving people the way they deserve. It makes her so complex, but so powerful at the same time. She was a proud mother, and a lover, a friend, and a woman.

Lily Evans, what an absolute Goddess you were. And you'll always be. No other fictional character ever had a hold so strong on me the way she has.

[simplynims]

The BitterSweet polycule at last!!

It took me a bit to draw them all out but I'm happy how they turned out!

If you want to hear me yap a bit about my version of SugarBoo, feel free to read more below!

Trigger warnings before reading:

- Mentions of family members deaths

- Implied emotional abuse

- Physical abuse of a minor (e.g forced cutting hair)

- Harrassment

- Mentions of being homeless

My version of SugarBoo is named Devlin but everyone just calls him Dev for short. He's a transman that uses he/they pronouns!

He was born in California before moving out to Texas with his mom and dad, however when Dev was around 4 or 5 his dad passed away due to complications with his heart. Dev was very much a daddys boy when his dad was still alive however since his dads passing him and his mother grew closer up until she remarried when Dev was around 10.

His step dad and Dev had a really rocky relationship from the get go due to the fact Dev looks a lot like his bio father so he made him cut his hair short constantly while growing up. This is because Devs bio dad had really long hair and the resemblance between him and Dev were near identical.

Dev and his mother were very close however when it came to his step dad she didn't have the guts to really stand up to him. Dev loves his mother dearly, they used to tell each other everything and Dev genuinely believed his mom would have his back throughout anything but it came crumbling down whenever his step dad was involved.

What strained and nearly broke the relationship between him and his mom was when Dev turned 18 and got thrown out of his home. After years of his mother reassuring him and promising that he'd be able to stay there while going to college, it was all thrown out the window in an instant as soon as he turned 18. Dev felt betrayed by the one person he thought had his back because his mom did nothing to stop his step dad from throwing him out.

Dev was basically living in his dingy car his mom bought for him when he was 16 for almost a year before he was able to get back on his feet again. It was around 5 years later did he recieve any messages or news from his mom and it was from the hospital stating that his step dad and mom were both in a car crash. His step dad didn't make it but his mom was still clinging on so they called whoever she put down as her emergency contacts. And the only person she put down was Devlins number.

Despite how much Dev wanted to decline, he broke and ended up going back to see his mom again in the hospital. She was still alive but the doctors confirmed she wouldn't be able to live on without a proper care taker so Dev ended up taking that role.

Dev really wanted to hate his mom, he hated how she betrayed him like that all those years ago and a part of him still won't let it go. But, seeing the shit his mom went through and believing he was going to lose his mom permanently, it shook him to his core. After everything that happened, Dev still loved his mom and still wanted her in his life. The two ended up talking a lot when she was finally discharged, a lot of things came out and a lot of tears were shed. In the end, Dev ended up forgiving his mom however he made it clear that although he forgives her he won't ever forget what she did to him. It's something he needs to work out in therapy.

Dev took care of his mom for almost 2 years and within those two years he and his mom had been harassed constantly by his step dads family. His step dad was a very rich man and his family were harassing them for his money, assest, etc. The will was vauge and the court proceedings were long, even after it was settled that Dev and his mom would get majority of his assets and money they still kept hounding them for more.

Dev really tried to not let it effect his moms health, he was taking on a lot of responsibilities and fighting off his step dads family just added more to his plate. They made his and his moms life hell for nearly two years up until his mom passed away. Dev made a promise to his mom that he would live life well and wouldn't depend on anyone for anything and that started with Dev selling everything he could that didn't have emotional value after her funeral and dropping off the face of the earth to anyone who knew him in that god awful town.

He needed a fresh start, somewhere far away where his step dads family could never find him, somewhere he could build a life in peace and that landed him in the town where he met two men that would change his life for the better.

This is all I have for now but Dev is definitely my more well written out listeners and I adore him so!!

[maxdibert]

Honestly, if Severus had had emotional maturity, he would have realized that Lily always minimized his harassment by the marauders, like "boys will be boys." If I were Snape, I would have cut off the friendship a long time ago. What would you do in Severus' position?

The problem with Severus and Lily's relationship is that it wasn’t built on equal footing. Lily made a friend, possibly like many others in her life, because she came from a structured family with a solid foundation in interpersonal relationships. Despite her issues with Petunia, we know her parents adored her and were thrilled to have a witch for a daughter, so we can assume her emotional role models were quite positive, which helped her build relationships at school and even become somewhat popular. For Severus, though, Lily wasn’t just a friend. Severus came from a poor and dysfunctional family, his father was abusive, and his mother didn’t seem to do much to protect her son from that abuse. His view of relationships and affection was already deeply distorted by the environment he grew up in. For him, being with Lily, playing with her, was a way to escape what was happening at home. It was a moment of peace, of stability, something he wasn’t familiar with. I genuinely believe he developed a very strong emotional dependency on her and her attention, because, from childhood, Lily represented everything good, everything that made him feel safe and important to someone.

Then adolescence hit, and they had very different interests and goals. I don’t hate Lily, but I do think she was a bit shallow. I mean, ending up with a rich, socially successful bully is pretty shallow. And it fits her character, because at the end of the day, she was a lower-middle-class girl in the Muggle world, and a Muggle-born in the magical world—she didn’t belong to any relevant social class in either. So, being pursued and courted by the most popular guy in her year, who was also super rich and from an important family, must have appealed to her. J.K. Rowling said in an interview, when someone mentioned that Lily supposedly hated James, that “Lily never hated James. You, as a woman (to the interviewer), should understand or know that.” She hinted that all the hatred towards James was an act and that she was actually attracted to him, which tells me a lot about Lily as a person and her values. I would never date a bully, whether or not they had attacked my friend. If I saw someone constantly abusing others at school, I wouldn’t date that person, but Lily did. And I don’t think it was because James made her believe he had changed, manipulated her, or any of the nonsense people say. I don’t think Lily was stupid. I think she knew exactly what she was doing by getting involved with someone who could give her social status, a life of comfort, and a position she didn’t have in either the magical or Muggle world.

Severus clearly went in a different direction. He wasn’t doing well at school, and the rich, popular kids decided that picking on him was easier than going after their rich, pure-blood classmates, because those pure-bloods could get them into real trouble, so it was easier, more comfortable, and safer to go after the weakest link—the poor half-blood. They made life unbearable for someone who already felt that life outside of school was equally unbearable. They bullied someone who was already being abused outside of school, and that’s probably what pushed Severus—if he already had an interest in the Dark Arts—closer to more negative influences.

Lily and Severus grew apart as they matured, and this is completely normal. It happens to all of us as kids. We all had those close childhood friends who took different paths during adolescence, and that’s okay. The problem is that, despite everything, Severus still saw Lily as that symbol of his childhood happiness. She was his happy memory (which is why the whole Patronus thing makes a lot of sense), because he probably didn’t have happier moments than the ones he shared with her. And in the midst of all the bullying and questionable influences at Hogwarts, during the early years, Lily was probably also his safe space. But Lily didn’t see Severus in the same way, and I’m not talking about romance, but rather that she didn’t see their friendship as something necessary, something emotionally vital for her. Severus was dependent; she wasn’t.

In a way, I think that, beyond emotional immaturity, Severus also lacked healthy emotional role models, and therefore he didn’t realize that Lily was actually kind of a jerk. Add to that the fact that he was blinded by her, considering her his emotional anchor, and he probably wasn’t able to see her negative traits. That’s also very common.

I believe that if Lily hadn’t died and Severus had had the chance to have a life of his own without sacrificing all his autonomy and independence to serve Dumbledore, over time he would have matured and gained perspective, because despite everything, he was a smart guy. He would have realized that his relationship with Lily was always one-sided, and I think he could have started fresh and become a functional person. But he never got that chance. It’s been proven in psychiatry that abuse victims who don’t process their traumas remain stuck in the time period when the abuse occurred. In Severus’ case, the abuse started in childhood and continued throughout adolescence, so it’s logical and normal that he ended up being a very dysfunctional adult, unable to manage his emotions properly or set limits for himself when situations triggered him too much. In some ways, he acts like a child. The comment about Hermione’s teeth is childish—it sounds like something Draco would say, and Draco is a teenager. The same goes for many of his remarks to Harry or Neville, which are basically sarcastic jabs from a bratty kid being a jerk. I think we see this best (because it happens between equals, interestingly between two people with significant emotional issues) when he has several confrontations with Sirius. Maybe Sirius’ immaturity is more obvious because he’s a loudmouth and pretty extroverted, but Severus also behaves like a brat, which shows that despite not spending 12 years in Azkaban, he hasn’t grown either. If we think about it, Severus had his own Azkaban: Hogwarts. He had to return to the place where he had a terrible time and experienced several of his worst traumas, to teach, even though he didn’t even want to be a teacher, and he had to adopt that jerk persona to mask all the emotions and insecurities he felt being there. You can’t heal in the place where you were hurt. You can’t heal by giving up your life for a greater good. You can’t heal while feeling guilty over the death of someone who was once the most important person in your life. Severus was stuck in adolescence mentally, even though he was an adult. And this happens a lot with victims like him.

Honestly, despite everything, I think Severus was quite level-headed and pretty decent. Or maybe I’m saying this because I’m more of a jerk than he is, but I would have made James Potter and Sirius Black suffer a lot. I would have found out all their secrets and made them public, putting all my efforts into making them wish they were dead and even have suicidal thoughts. And if a friend of mine had acted like Lily, who kind of laughed when Snape was being abused, I would’ve beaten her so badly she’d lose her nose. But well, I have less ethics than Severus and maybe more temper.

[glueandmorphemes]

recently, a pro-snape anti-james potter post showed up on my feed, and so obviously i began questioning all my opinions and went down a mini-rabbit hole. which is why i have decided that in order for me to be productive at all throughout the week, i need to form a comprehensive opinion on their characters in canon and put my mind to rest about the both of them bc ive read very contrasting and harsh opinions and neither felt fully right and so im investigating

personality

james potter:

cons: in his childhood/earlier hogwarts years, he was arrogant, a bully (to snape especially, who was a much weaker party and easier to pick on as he was poor and unpopular. he hexed him without reason and harassed him in public for enjoyment/bc he was bored), an attention-seeker, bias towards slytherin (seen in first meeting with snape), risk-taker, possessive towards lily and continually ignored her rejections. he grew out of majority of these traits towards the end of his schooling (presumably) but continued to bully snape

pros: he was extremely loyal to his friends and supportive of his friends to a fault (taking in sirius, becoming an animagi for remus, supporting remus), joined the order to contribute to the fight against voldemort, was against blood-supremacist ideals, saved snape despite despising him

severus snape:

cons: bullied a child because of the actions of his father and based on unfounded assumptions, bias against gryfindors, extremely unkind to his students to the extent of being harsh and cruel (neville, hermoine), joined the death eaters of his own volition, practiced dark magic, was not above taking violent action against those he dislikes (dropping a branch on petunia in his childhood), agreed with blood-supremacist ideologies like the inferiority of muggle-borns personally (before hogwarts, in hogwarts as he conversed with lily), switched sides only because lily (someone he loves) could die not because of the negative impact of his side, continued to protect harry out of guilt only, was completely fine with an innocent man and child dying if he could protect the woman he loved

pros: took action once he recognised the way his actions could endanger lily, did not continually harrass lily after she asked him to leave her alone, continued to try his hardest to protect harry at the expense of his life(despite the intentions behind this, it is still a good/semi-good act)

Important points to consider:

james:

positives: grew up in a rich, comfortable household with loving parents. was adored by all in hogwarts, students and teachers alike. he had friends he could trust. was sorted into a house of "good" and so did not face prejudice. he had all the resources he needed and was rich enough that he did not need support. had close relationships to poweful people like dumbledore and the order, making supporting the right side so much easier

negatives: because he was doted on by his parents throughout his childhood, grew up to have a very high view of himself. this also meant that he did not often recieve criticisms about his behaviour even when he needed it because of how loved he was, which led to the promotion of further bad behaviour. It seems that once he received repeated criticisms from one he respected, he tried to change his behaviour.

snape:

grew up in a poor, abusive household (his father was said to be abusive and his mother was unattentive). did not have much stability as conflict was always present, did not have comfort or much love. he was raised on blood-supremacist ideals despite being a half-blood himself

in school, he was sorted into the house of the "bad" wizards which meant he immediately faced prejudice. he was bullied by people who were above him in the social hierarchy (the marauders), alienating him from a large part of the student population since his bullies were admired. his only allies were slytherins who had the same blood-supremacist ideals, which was probably a large factor in pushing him towards the path of a death eater (social pressure, convenience, protection, chance for revenge against those who wronged him who were coincedentally on the opposite side).

[however, he did have access to large amounts of information in the hogwarts library and since he was said to have been smart and educated, he must have come across evidence going against this. this still doesn't mean that he wouldve as if he did, he would’ve had no allies and protection in a tense political climate. It makes sense that he sided with the dark lord since the only available side was voldemorts]

if he was aware of the faults of such ideals, he did not admit them even when lily pointed them out, which shows how much he agreed with them since he always tried to agree with her to gain her approval

I think we can safely say that both character's are complex and the product of their upbringing and environment. james obviously had the advantage with his privelage and had a very large negative impact on snape’s life. it is still very very very wrong that he decided to bully and harrass snape along with many other students. he was said to have "grown out of it" but there is no mention of him every apologising or taking responsibility of his mistakes, which must be remembered. snape had a horrible childhood and grew up in a hostile and alienated environment, which is why i completely understand his hate towards the marauders. however, something which cannot be excused is his treatment of his students. he was bullied and so to turn around and do that to someone else is so incredibly hypocritical and again, cannot be forgotten.

I think at this point I can say that in canon, both characters have issues and both have positives and I don’t think I can lean in one direction for either (which was maybe the point of this analysis but it’s fine)

again, this is about the canon characters, not those from fanon who's interpretation and expansion is up to the reader. but i get conflicted when i find differing opinions to mine so i needed to do this :) if you hold differing interpretations of what happened in the books, I would love to hear it!

NOTE: It must be said that I remember 50% of this from the books and refreshed my memory after reading key scenes again and the help of harry potter wiki, so if i missed out on anything at all pls lmk i need so badly to collect all this info

[antispopausandstuff]

i think we should discuss the topic of "for someone who hates ( xyz ), you sure do talk about it a lot", because i've been seeing it around lately and, generally, when you're an anti of something, you'll likely get this comment at least once or twice.

for my end of the conversation, i'm going to use some comparisons.

imagine a spectrum with me real quick.

on one end, there's robin x raven ( stay with me here ), on the other, there's c//a, and, in the middle, there's huntlow.

let's go one by one.

robin x raven ( or robven? idk ).

what's wrong with the ship? nothing. i can see the appeal, i respect people who ship them, and there are times where i even think it's cute. it's just not for me. i don't feel anything particular positive or negative towards it. i respect and accept that it exists, and am happy for the people who find enjoyment in it.

now c//a.

what's wrong with the ship? well, if you've been on my account, you'd already know, but, in short - Catra is Edward Cullen but a thousand times worse and Adora is a more interesting and depressing Bella Swan. it's problematic ( abusive, incestuous ), and has consequences that could, and, in my experience, has, harm people. i accept that it exists, but i don't respect it, because there is nothing to respect. i don't harass the supporters, but i spread the message that this is not a relationship you should idolize, on an objective level.

and, finally, huntlow.

what's wrong with the ship? why's it in the middle? this is a little more complicated to explain, but my main issues with huntlow don't necessarily negatively impact reality. at least, not the show. the fandom is insanely toxic at times, but that's a different story.

i think the ship is forced, boring, and doesn't do anything substantial for either of Hunter's or Willow's character. at worst, it can feel like a damsel in distress kind of situation, depending on how you view Willow's insecurities that come up later. at best, it's just there and can make you cringe. again, depending on how you view it.

but that's not really anything harmful. there's way better, but there's way worse. sooo, why do i see it as in the middle?

personally, i think huntlow is a disservice to aroace representation. and bisexual // pansexual rep, to be honest ( cuz Willow is apparently pan? even though we... y'know what, nvm ).

Willow being aroace would've felt so natural and perfect to me. and, on top of that, if she was, she wouldn't have been a stereotype! the community is typically represented by scientists who have a difficult time with connections // relationships. which, while it isn't necessarily bad ( on the surface, at least, though i'd argue there's a few implications there that are... not great ), it would've been nice to see an aroace person just be... a person instead of an example, y'know? i'm not sure if i'm making total sense.

essentially, i don't think huntlow is bad for existing. i just think that it's a wasted opportunity.

my point is, context matters.

i don't like // ship robven, but i'm not going to talk about it at length because there's nothing wrong with it.

i don't like // huntlow, but i do talk about it every now and then because Hunter and Willow being in a romantic relationship felt forced, not positively serving either characters, and like a disservice to Willow. but it's existence can be discussed, as long as everyone is treated with respect.

i don't like c//a, but i do talk about it a lot because people are still romanticizing and idolizing it, when it is, objectively, a horrible idea and Catra is an abhorrent person.

try to imagine if someone who ships robstar ( like me ) constantly hates on robven, just because it doesn't fit their preferences. that would be childish, harmful, and close-minded.

now imagine someone who hates on c//a, because it has a harmful, dangerous message that shouldn't be given to anyone, especially children.

you see what i mean?

i think the "for someone who hates ( xyz ), you sure do talk about it a lot" topic is less black and white than its presented.

[busket]

gravity falls rant, cw sexual assault and harassment

seeing the gf fandom do a full 180 on billford is so odd to see and kind of infuriating because I had so many nasty rumors and lies spread about me in 2015-2018 because I liked them as bitter exes. a callout google doc was made and I never read it, but I know it framed me as a creep and an abuser. all because I thought a cartoon nerd and a triangle had a fascinating dynamic that was dark and compelling

in 2017 or 2018 someone sent like 70 messages to my curiouscat just repeating RAPIST RAPIST RAPIST RAPIST over and over again. I'd never even had sex at that point, and I had just cut my dad out of my life for actually being a pedophile and a rapist. so that was traumatizing! that really hurt me!

I also know it was because I had a NSFW account where i drew porn (i was an adult, i was clear i only wanted adults following me. and I still do draw nsfw, I'm not ashamed of that now but these folks made me ashamed of it for years) that included some porn of trans men, like Stanley or Stanford as trans men (NEVER together bc I've always been staunchly against incest or pedophilia ships) and these people framed me as a transphobe and a transmasc fetishist

well obviously I'm a trans man now and I didn't know it at the time but those drawings were a way to explore my own relationship with gender. I even look like Stan and Ford now, obviously i latched on to them as trans men because I wanted to BE them. but I believed it when people called me a piece of shit, I assumed all trans people would despise me too and I'd committed a horrible sin and it forced me back in the closet for another 5 years.

the people doing this were teenagers at the time, a few I thought were my friends/mutuals, and they made that part of my life kinda miserable. I was already miserable with other shit going on in my life. I ignored most of the harassment to make myself uninteresting and to avoid the possibility of becoming a lolcow but it involved anonymous messages both on tumblr and curiouscat, I even got a few emails just mocking me. even in 2019 when some people were like "oh yeah she's moved on to moomin, this is what her art looks like now, I can't look at it without thinking about how much she loves rape :/" which was NEVER true!!! I liked Ford and Bill as bitter exes but it was always consensual in my mind.

Anyway I don't ever expect or even want an apology. I'm sure they don't realize what an effect that harassment had on me during literally the darkest years of my life. to them they were just teasing a weird girl on the internet for fun, or very seriously warning their friends against whom they'd been lied to about being an abuser, but I was a closeted trans man trying to finish college, my home life was abysmal and abusive, I hated myself, i hated my body, my only friends were online, and when I'd log on for some escapism I was met with another message like "hey, you should block this person. they're saying some really cruel things about you on their account. I know it's not true but it looks like some people are believing it."

gravity falls was so important to me as a show since oregon is my home and it felt so authentic to my own childhood being interested in cryptids and going camping and visiting shit like the Oregon vortex as a child. but the fandom was the worst I've ever been in. it ruined my enjoyment of media online for years. so idk. I guess I feel somewhat vindicated but it would also be nice to get those years back and not be harassed and bullied online about something so stupid and unimportant

[whatonearthisgoingon]

How do you feel about Jegulus? (James x Regulus) I love the Marauders!!

I think it's an interesting ship. I like the content made about them and think the lore that has been made is quite well designed. It's a cool dynamic. However, due to the fact Jegulus has no canon basis at all, along with some other reasons, I prefer Jily. Here's the gist of what I think!

While I'm not saying it started out like this, or shippers who ship Jegulus mean this intentionally, Jegulus sadly reminds me of the popular fandom trope where you kick the female love interest aside for a popular m/m ship. This is very popular in the Harry Potter fandom with Jily, Hinny, and Remadora.

However, I understand why it happens at the same time, at least with Hinny and Remadora. JKR did a shit job with her female characters. Both Remadora and Hinny have very limited good tension, especially in the movies, compared to the popular m/m ships. It makes sense why you would ship Wolfstar over Remadora when Remadora felt so rushed and awkward. And JKR said she wrote it in, to prevent Wolfstar; that makes people ship it more. Hinny are extremely alike in the books, and to me gave off a brother and sister vibe until the 5th or 6th book, other than Ginny's one-sided crush in the 2nd book. I do think Hinny is very much possible and is one of my favorite ships now; it just needed slightly better writing (especially in the movies, tf was that). But I get because of that writing, why Drarry is popular.

But Jegulus.. it throws me the wrong way when I think about it too hard, because they had no canon interactions at all. There is no shitty straight relationship that they did better than. I think it started out for the "brother's best friend" ship dynamic, then got insanely popular, and throws Lily completely under the bus. I do get a lot of people don't like Jily because James harassed her about it for years. I agree, it was a dick move, but she did say she liked it in her later years at Hogwarts. That's child and teenage James being dumb, and he luckily got better.

Additionally, at least in the books, they have nothing in common. The one thing they have in common is Quidditch, and that's not even discussed in the ships. Regulus is a Death Eater and a blood supremacist. He only betrayed Voldemort because of Kreacher, and maybe a slight realization that what he was doing (killing people) was wrong. But he was still pretty racist. That is the exact opposite of what James is. Sure, James was an asshole, and caused a lot of problems in school, but he was a good person in the end. He was most definitely never a killer, a blood supremacist, or a racist. Hell, he was best friends with a werewolf, which most of Wizarding society fucking hated, and he learnt incredibly advanced magic, for said friend.

Regulus is made to be this nice little tsundere twink that did no wrong, was the abused younger child in the Black House that wanted out, and never hated anyone. That's wrong, a bad characterization; fuck that shit. He's a bad dude, and that's reality. He realized he was wrong, sure, but he was still bad. The step out would have been hard in school, but he could have made that step if he wanted to; he didn't. James would not like the person Regulus is, when they knew each other. In my opinion, Regulus probably would have reminded James of a younger Severus. Severus, Avery, and Mulciber; Regulus, Barty, and Evan. Copy and Paste. That's the reality, despite what the fandom has turnt the characters into. By the time Regulus was better, he wasn't around James anymore.

Now part of my Jegulus hate is that I was also not around to see how it formed. Jegulus blew up on Tumblr and other medias when I was in middle school and did not have Tumblr yet. If I dive into the fandom more, I may find some love for it, but I highly doubt it.

The biggest route I tolerate with Jegulus, is James and Regulus dating in James' 5th/6th year, but then Regulus gets the mark. Due to the respective loyalties they have, they break up. From there, James gets together with Lily, and the rest of the story happens as is canon to the books.

I've seen fics where they all live, and James and Lily have Harry, then get divorced, and Jegulus gets a happy ending while Lily isn't talked about for the whole thing. It happens so fucking much. I like(?) the Jegulus and Pandalily or Marylily, co-parenting fics, more like settle honestly. I tolerate it more when she's discussed and is a part of Harry's life. But so often she isn't discussed at all.

What I hate the most though, is where they make her the villain, and she's an asshole to James or Regulus, which therefore causes Jegulus in the fic. Or she ditched the family and left James with Harry to be a single dad. I just don't like that, and it drives me insane. That's not Lily's character; that's not the woman who begged for Voldemort to take her but spare her child. I try to avoid those fics, but sometimes I see them, and it drives me nuts.

So back to you OP. Basically, I like the Jegulus content, in the way I'd appreciate artwork (kinda like OC's really), but Jily has my heart, 100%.

I'll never write hate on an author of fic for writing Jegulus where they kick Lily aside, but I don't like it at all. If I'm in a roleplay that has Jegulus, I'm not going to say shit because often it's done cute and tame, and Jily never happened, and the Lily rper is fine with it. If I see good artwork of Jegulus, I'll leave a like and keep scrolling, but that's it. If I see a cute headcanon of the two boys, that doesn't vilify any other character unreasonably, I'll like, and maybe reblog it. If I think of something cute about them, and want to share it, I'll write and talk about it. But it's not the ship I love with my heart and soul.

If someone brings Lily up in a bad way, whether subtly or directly, with Jegulus, I get a little annoyed, and keep scrolling, or block if it's really bad.

Hope that answers your question :)

[ssnowjo]

I’m just venting here.

I first liked joe because he seemed normal, like genuinely average (which is not a bad thing) I think It was nice to see someone like him in the entertainment industry, not your typical pretty Hollywood boy and it was working no one can deny that, that’s what was appealing about him and I know many people found comfort on that and I don’t blame them.

The whole situation with DC did disappoint me but I wasn’t surprised, he’s a man after all and as I said before I took him out of the pedestal a long time ago.

But what it genuinely bothered me so much was the behaviour of the fandom, many people felt disappointed on him and expressed their opinions just to be harassed by others in the fandom, just because they want to defend a MAN.

Poc and black fans expressed their opinions,their concern and at least to me they expressed how they often feel left out of the conversation and what was the response…telling them that they’re making a big deal, you bullied a girl to deactivate and called her the N-word just because she was calling Joe out (and also DC). You called fans who question joe behaviour crazy and that have a parasocial relationship but it’s you who treat him like the f messiah, a 30 year old man that can do no wrong, he’s just uwu chocolate button eyes and everyone is mean to him, Joe CHOOSE to be with DC, real or pr, he wanted to be with her, it’s clear he wants the fame, the money I literally saw that when he choose to work with marvel so stop acting like he’s an innocent lamb.

With that being said, he can do whatever he wants that’s on him, I don’t pray on his downfall and I never will after all I had a great time while it lasted, I cracked some jokes, I had fun…but I’m not gonna be defending him he is responsible for his own actions and if he ruins his image, his career it’s on him.

To anyone who felt deeply affected by this whole situation, poc/black fans, victims of abuse, people who find comfort in being a fan, I just want to tell you that your feelings are valid and if you want to talk you’re very much welcome here. I hope you all find healing, I know sometimes being a fan brings happiness and comfort but It can also be mentally draining, so I hope this situation encourages you to take care of yourself, put yourself first not celebrities, take yourself on a date, go to a nice restaurant, spend your money on a face treatment or spa.

[unlikeable-female-character]

Being angry at someone you don’t know personally for simply living their life is beyond insane. I keep seeing the words angry and mad and pissed being thrown around and all because shock! horror! someone took a picture with him and his girlfriend. At what point does this “fan” behaviour start getting called out because it’s long overdue. How he chooses to live his life is none of our business and if he triggers anyone to the point where they’re abusing and harassing him and his loved ones, it’s a sign to move tf on. Stop stanning him. They can move on to the next dilf or whatever since he’s a piece of meat to them anyway and all they do is sexualize him.

Right? I’d LOVE for someone to explain to me exactly what they are so angry, mad and pissed off about. Are they this angry in real life? Like, do they tell people in actual real life that they are mad at the fact that Hugh Jackman is in a relationship? Wonder how that goes for them? I’ve also seen someone saying they ‘literally’ felt betrayed. Literally? Really? In what way have they ‘literally’ been betrayed by someone they have, quite literally, never met?? I also remember someone commenting on a post of mine early on and talking about how they’d gone through the stages of grief. Really? Really though??? None of this *waves hand around* is a reasonable reaction.

I saw that the lovely lady who posted the pic of Hugh and Sutton deleted it - I don’t know why but I would bet money that she was getting hate for it. Which, if she did, is unhinged on about a million levels. There is no planet on which harassing a total stranger because they posted a pic of Hugh and Sutton is acceptable. But we know this isn’t an isolated case- this sort of toxicity is almost par for the course in fandoms now and that’s just sad and does nothing but ruin the experience for everyone. It really does feel like something snapped and shifted in the last few years and people have no concept of boundaries or acceptable behaviour anymore. Threats and abuse seem to come so easily, believing that they can and should have some sort of say in the lives of strangers.

(And what’s the betting that the same people who would crash out over the pic yesterday are the same ones who keep bitching about Hugh not making her ‘instagram official’ or whatever the fuck it is they want. Is anyone really surprised???)

As much as I would love for Hugh to call people out and make some sort of statement i truly don’t think it would make any difference. If someone is so broken by an actor they like getting into a relationship then no amount of logic is going to help. I truly wish they would move on but who’s to say that they wouldn’t just transfer the same toxicity to someone else and their relationship.

[showerthoughtsofagoldengoose]

hot take but I think Jeffery was one of the most interesting characters in class of 09. For some reason he’s actually my favorite even tho the other ones are cool too- the girls not the boys lol. Despite the fact that he’s my fave- I do not defend Jeffery or his actions. He’s a problematic fave. (So is anyone in this game tho, even the girls lol) so here’s some reasons why he’s interesting to me

-hidden depths

he initially seems cute and like a normal, awkward teen, but the major plot decisions he makes include: shooting up a school, taking pictures of a half naked girl without her consent, joining multiple hate groups because he just wants to feel included and is willing to throw what little morals he has to do so, sending creepy messages to a girl (the end of route ones you get in the first game are heavily implied to be him) among other things. In the messages we also see how strong his bitterness towards everyone and everything is, as well as references to his violent urges.

While it could be argued he is bitter due to his environment- no support system, everyone hates or ignores him and he is treated like pariah at best and a monster at worst (see his year book messages) it also is evident that he inherently has disturbing urges latent within him. No normal person would go as far as he does. Sure, it’s an exaggerated comedy game, but the comedy comes from the people in it being terrible. the thing is, people can get past disturbing urges and not let these urges define or control them. What they need is support, people to talk to and get help from. Jeffery does not have this, and so he gets worse and worse. His only form of escapism is manga/anime that furthers his depravity.

-He has actual thematic importance.

In the video message at the end of the first game, he talks about how Nicole is privileged by getting attention from men, because at least she’s getting attention that isn’t bullying, and on top of this she gets praise, and lots of really really good attention yet ditches it all by being a dick to everyone. However, Jeffery is very ignorant of the fact that she is still getting abused just in a different way from how he is, and she is lonely as well (see her shock when Emily gives her positive attention in re-up as an example).

The game somewhat corroborates his point about pretty girls having it good when in the intro, Nicole states that she started to become more popular when she got pretty and that’s why she felt so settled into that school she had to move out of when her dad killed himself.

However, it also stresses how shitty it is to be a pretty girl as well. What with the constant sexual harassment the female characters experience from males. This is the part Jeffery can’t seem to grasp, as he almost pins the blame on Nicole for leading these guys on, as if she can somehow magically make them fuck off or something. He honestly doesn’t even give it any thought. To him that kind of attention is most likely still positive. Nobody even looks at him like “that.”

-Character development. Initially he likes Nicole and wants to be her friend. So desperate for attention (especially female) he sticks around her even when she is cruel and bullies him. But we see his love for her become hatred due to how she is. She’s a terrible person but he doesn’t really seem to be able to grasp why when he’s so blinded by this misogynistic idea that women have it better than him. He doesn’t see that her terribleness is a mix of nature and nurture, much like his own and Nicole definitely recognizes that Jeffery is both inherently awful and a product of his environment but hates him too much to want to help him.

in fact it’s trying to help him or make him happy that ends up inadvertently leading to her suicide because that just isn’t the person Nicole is.

note the emphasis I put on Jeffery’s relationship to Nicole. These two characters are FOILS to eachother, which is what makes them and their relationship so compelling to me.

-relatability

though he is not meant to be liked or sympathized with, part of Jeffery’s appeal to me as a character is being relatable. He is a nerd stereotype turned up to 11 and I happen to check most of the boxes for that stereotype lol. While I was never bullied (shockingly enough) I know what it’s like to be the weird kid, to be ignored and to be so socially clueless that you do things that get you marked as an outcast without realizing what you’re even doing wrong.

I also know what it’s like to be kind of creepy and off putting. To say too much too soon to someone you barely know at all because you trust them, they’re being nice to you and you’re lonely and you think it’s weird they’re being nice but you want it so badly for someone to give you this positive attention. And you’ll do anything to take it, deal with anything. You stop even thinking straight.

it’s like you deserve to be lonely almost. The people around you seem to corroborate it with how they talk about you, (or how little they do so) and you do it to yourself! You don’t even realize it might be because of psychosis or something that you keep hurting yourself by saying stupid shit and doing stupid things but a part of you knows it. But you just say you’re being edgy and brush it off.

self destruction comes from a lot of factors- losing control over your life, how you were raised, habits you developed, desire for something that causes you to act unreasonably, hedonism and so on.

I’m losing my train of thought it is midnight help me.

[radfemdaki]

thoughts about melanie martinez as an ex fan of hers.

i feel sick for supporting an (alleged) rapist.

but if a guy who states 'She never said no' to an alleged victim, the general public would regard him as a rapist. because men in power deny rape and sexual assault allegations all the time.

even though statistically men commit a vast majority of sexual assault, rape and abuse crimes as a radfem , i feel inclined to speak up for female victims who have been assaulted by other women.

anyways.

i was in 8th grade when i listened to my first melanie martinez song. back then i didn't care too much about women's rights (as many pre teens do...) I just wanted music to listen to while i imagined my original characters in animated music videos depicting their childhood. her album crybaby helped me visualize (a rather crappy) storyboard that followed the lyrics to songs such as 'dollhouse' or 'playdate' . a friend recommended that i listen to her more , so i did . i listened to her albums k-12 and crybaby.

my friends and i would share melanie martinez songs with one another as a way to explain our trauma from our family lives, school, homework, life in general and i would make vent playlists using her songs . i had two original characters who were based off of the songs playdate and high school sweethearts respectively. i've had numerous friends look me straight in the eye and scoff: "you look like you would listen to melanie martinez'

and they were right. i did.

i loved martinez's work. codeword: loved i took great comfort in all her songs. i played it while i was learning to drive. i used it as background noise while drawing. i would stay up late listening to her songs, getting sucked into the rabbit hole of music that her albums were. i had fanfiction with titles of lyrics. i had 2 releases and 36 songs in my liked playlist

i told my mother about her while we were spending time together. i obviously didn't expect her to enjoy martinez's music because of our different tastes, but i hoped she would at least be open to listening me talk about her. and then she reveals to me that melanie martinez raped her best friend, timothy heller.

being a martinez fan, i immediately rejected the statement that martinez assaulted heller. i argued that nothing was ever proven in court and timothy was lying for attention and had accused other singers of assault- like billie ellish.

i continued to hold onto a neutral opinion on the allegations . i really didn't want to believe the artist i connected with so deeply could hurt someone that bad. melanie is famous so obviously people are going to want to tear her down and try to take the spotlight from her!

that was until i actually started to listen to timothy. i was recommended a video on youtube and decided to listen. timothy is very intelligent and eloquently spoken and she debunked lies about her, spoke about how coming out affected the jobs she had, where she hid, the harassment that she faced, and how difficult it was for her to compile evidence and remember. ...And then compared to shallow 'non apology' melanie posted with the exact words: "she never said no" i felt slowly inclined to believe timothy. she has my full support and i stopped listening to her.

it seemed like melanie never recieved backlash. she just changed her crybaby persona to the weird bug thing she has going on now and moved on.

unfortunately only timothy and melanie know the truth about their relationship. i can't put in my own two cents

i feel disgusted. betrayed that i didn't believe earlier. that i loved this woman and held onto her songs since it comforted me. now when i listen i just get an ick . her singing feels so condescending and i feel like she 's mocking and looking down on me. and yes , it 's me being nitpicky but i never enjoyed how often she used the curse 'fuck' in her songs . it 's very childish , but i 'm allowed to criticize a rapist .

[anti-catradora-collection]

TRANSLATING AND GIVING MY HONEST OPINION ABOUT THIS TWITTER THREAD:

⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ DO NOT GO AFTER AND DO NOT HARASS THE CREATOR OF THE THREAD I'LL BE COMMENTING HERE. thank you.

"it pisses me off when ppl say they love enemies to lovers and then say that catra//dora is toxic.

like, ENEMIES is not when one person steps on another's toes and gets angry towards them"

keep reading under the cut:

yeah, "enemies" certainly is not when one person steps on another's toes and gets angry towards them. even google knows that. enemies to lovers is completely different from rivals to lovers.

however, c//a aren't enemies either. they have never been.

they were simply abuser x victim. and that's mainly because adora never really felt any hate towards catra. she even tried to make catra join the rebellion multiple times.

additionally, adora knew how to defend herself, but wouldn't do more than she needs.

catra, on the other hand, would relish on BRUTALIZING adora. she even tried to end the whole universe out of spite to adora, willing to kill them both in the process.

and let's not forget: catra did all this with a smile in her face, proud of being able to manipulate and control adora.

they were never mutual enemies. adora mostly viewed catra as someone to fear. most of the time, she felt powerless when the matter was catra. to be honest, even when the matter wasn't her, it's shown that she felt that way. damn, she even had a panic attack because of catra.

and let's not forget how catra and adora's fights are always viewed as "flirtatious/sexy" and, surprisingly (or not), they are always with catra on top while adora is unable to fight back for any reason (be it for an emotional or physical reason, temporarily or not).

the only exception for what i said above is this scene, where i don't even believe adora is being flirtatious (for me, she's simply being smug) and where she's not even talking to catra in person.

of course, there's times where adora physically hurts (or tries to hurt) catra back, but it's solely to DEFEND HERSELF/OTHER PEOPLE. catra takes advantage of adora's kindness cuz she knows she won't be able to cause the same harm as catra does.

NEXT:

"enemies to lovers is ALWAYS toxic in the enemies part. a relationship where you are the other person's mortal enemy is not even possible.we ship catra//dora precisely because they get to the lovers part, and when they get to it, there is no more toxicity."

I'm so sorry to break it to you, but C//A has been toxic before, during and after they were in opposite sides of the war. here is an example of this. catra always made it seem like it's adora who's always abandoning her, but it was catra's CHOICE to stay in the horde.

C//A relationship occurred on an existing pattern: adora accidentally says something that makes catra mad -> catra hits/insults her -> catra runs away, expecting adora to chase after her and feeling like she's rejected if that doesn't happen. it even happened while they were KIDS.

and let's also not forget about catra gaslighting and slapping adora in that one episode while she was going through another panic attack. "catra didn't know something was going on!!!" she literally had "flashbacks" about things that did happen and adora was clearly not okay.

catra could've been a good friend like glimmer was for adora in the hot springs episode, listen to her, try to help and properly calm her down even if she didn't know what was happening, but catra didn't. she insisted on her own view that everything was perfect instead.

catra also makes it seem like adora is the abandoner multiple times in season 5. like girl you're the one who literally abandoned her even in S5 plsss-catra CHOSE to stay in the horde, adora tried to make catra come with her since forever. catra was the one running away.

she even framed adora as being the violent one in their relationship with this scene:

"how am i supposed to fight my own friends?"

"it never stopped you before."

it's almost like catra wasn't the one always trying to hurt and murder adora all the time... lol.

NEXT:

"apart from the abuse that catra (and adora) suffered throughout her childhood AND her fear of abandonment, the only reason catra treated adora the way she did was because she suppressed her feelings in such an absurd way that she was even violent."

uhhh.. no?

you're telling me catra tried to kill adora multiples times and destroy the universe because deep inside her heart catra LOVED adora?

this is honestly giving me "he hits you because he likes you!" vibes. i bet if catra was a man, you wouldn't be saying stuff like this.

plus, shall i say something that may sound a bit... harsh:

THIS. IS. NOT. ABOUT. CATRA.

of course catra is traumatized.

of course catra is also abused.

of course all these facts helped building up catra's character.

but nothing justifies the way she treated adora.

"but catra was abused, she was raised in a harsh way, she doesn't know any better!" what about we stop making adora's abuse about her abuser...? everyone kinda seems to forget how catra was also a w4r crim1nal lmao. of course catra deserved love. but not in the way she got.

catra also needed to be held accountable for her actions, which she didn't. "she was brainwashed by horde prime which made her suffer a lot!" okay, and? catra also brainwashed and put adora into a lot of pain and that fact was never once brought up again.

i mean, catra literally was a gen0c1dal w4r crim1nal. she killed lots of people (including glimmer's mother). again, she tried to end the universe. she destroyed villages. she attempted to kill adora multiple times. was she even questioned about it?

no. the princesses immediately take catra in with them as soon as adora says "she's with us now". there was not even a proper discussion about it.

NEXT:

"as soon as she gets sufficiently comfortable in being vulnerable and admitting what she feels to adora, there's no reason for her to be violent because there's nothing else to suppress. the acception of her "true self" breaks the cycle of abuse and that's WHY +"

not gonna comment on it cuz i already said how catra has been abusive during the entire series - even after she has been rescued. "she was going through a lot" and adora was too. It just wasn't fair for catra to treat adora that way simply becuz "adora doesn't want mee! :(".

like, girl, this isn't about you. you ASKED adora to save the world but then you get angry when she decides it's something she NEEDS to do and states that no one else can do that. like ???

NEXT:

"they turn into a couple.

double trouble themselves tell catra exactly what she has been doing during all seasons to hide and deny her own feelings for adora. because these feelings made her feel uncomfortable."

excuse me, double trouble was also wrong about that. starting by the way they said "left you" while turning into adora when we know it wasn't what happened, there's also the fact that their speech wasn't only about catra's "feelings" for adora.

it was also about catra feeling abandoned and rejected by EVERYONE she knew: shadow weaver, scorpia, hordak... or are we going to forget the fact all these people were also in the scene?

but even the show itself tries to make it seem like adora was the abandoner only for the "just this once, stay" quote to make sense. another reminder: spop's writing is very far away from being the best.

NEXT:

"I would NEVER ship catra//dora the way i do if they haven't got a redemption and if the "enemies" part hadn't come to an end. at most, I'd think they have chemistry and potential for making out, but their healthy relationship is only possible due to their happy ending."

i don't even know what to say- this person lost me at "I'd think they have chemistry and potential for making out". why the hell do you think catra abusing adora would be hot, SPECIALLY in a scenario where they keep being "enemies"???? 😭

also, yes, they got a "happy ending". but at what cost?

catra lied to adora and insulted her even during her confession;

catra never really changed, this series simply tried to make it seem like she did (and failed to do so)

adora is now in a supposedly "happy relationship" with her own abuser and sister, while both didn't at least got therapy BEFORE that.

catra didn't need a romance with her victim in order to be happy. she simply needed time to HEAL, just like adora. "but can't they heal as a couple?" no. it just doesn't work like that. you can't love someone else without fully loving yourself first.

NEXT:

"that being said, catra is open to therapy with perfuma, already sees bow and glimmer as besties, says sorry with ease, happily participates on princesses hugs, isn't afraid to show love and care for adora. and that's when a good relationship is born."

catra may be "trying" to be a better person in canon, but she's far from achieving that. you all say "someone needs time to heal before turning into a better person", but then look at catra, whose "redemption arc" was up for half of the last season and applauds it as "the best character development ever". it also doesn't work like that. it doesn't matter how many times catra saves the world if she keeps treating adora like dirt while doing that (guilt tripping, insulting and beating her up, for example).

basically, saying "I'm sorry for everything" once doesn't mean anything if catra, herself, doesn't truly change.

the last tweet of the thread finished with the following sentence:

"kisses and go to therapy"

all i can say is: thanks, op. you too.