#he looks a little too white for me but compared to white jesse this guy is very brown
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Drew my jesse so far. What a silly guy!!!
Mangus outfit credit to @zhezhy your drawing was one of the first results when searching up mangus armor and I fell in love with your design
#also you can tell by his normal clothes#but hes brown jesse#he looks a little too white for me but compared to white jesse this guy is very brown#maybe its just whatever tumblr does to my drawings#i took the half of zhezhas mangus outfit cause its like....#what am i even fucking looking at#mcsm#minecraft story mode#posting this on my main because i just happened posted art in awhile#not fallout#jesse mcsm#replaying rhe game and its been fun
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Whenever I pass your orv x twsb art I can’t help but giggle because Dokja and Jesse are complete opposites and the way they’d act in each other’s places is so funny to me
I can imagine priest Dokja being the smarmiest little schemer (affectionate) and at some point just taking over politically
Meanwhile Jesse would have absolutely zero clue about what’s going on at any given moment and I think that’s funny
I GET YOU I LAUGH ABOUT IT SM TOO LMAO
Schemer Priest KDJ is exactly what I imagine he'd get up to—imagine Just A Guy with the purest ether imaginable but the way he smiles makes you feel like he'd scam you and your money for a single confession. He wears all white and should probably look saintly, but he mostly passes off as a sketchy cult leader. It's hilarious to me and KDJ should probably be grateful that the confessionals have screens between the Priest and Penitent boxes so that no one can feel suspicious of his smile (though his tone of voice, no matter how benevolent he speaks, would probably also just naturally arouse suspicion in some people LMAOOOOOO). But I do believe he'd be able to handle himself quite nicely after his transmigration—after all, "Kim Dokja" has had plenty of experience with rumours and preconceptions about his character. In his new life, at the very least, he can go through it with magical priestly abilities. Time to secure himself a leisurely life and avoid death!! (He's not gonna succeed.)
As for Yeseo, it's my personal headcanon that in an ORV/Star Stream AU, he would have left home for work that day after accidentally grabbing Eunseo's phone instead of his, hence why he'd even be able to have a .txt file of the original QPB story at all hahahahahah. You could also imagine an alternative AU where he goes in absolutely blind regarding the future, where he only has vague and biased memories from what little Eunseo has told him of the scenarios ahead wkwkwkkw. And though I portrayed Cédric as YJH in both that piece and my orv!twsb AU fic, the true YJH is Ham Ga-in Christelle haha, and I believe that her being the protagonist would greatly shape the atmosphere and tone of the following events. Chris, Cédric (who I like to compare to Lee Seolhwa LMAO), and their other companions would take good care of our Yeseo, and vice-versa!
Anyway yeah hahaha!! KDJ and JYS are such antithesis and their stories reflect that too (and yet, also share surprising amounts of themes and values despite such vastly different original tonal atmospheres), which is why AUs of each others' world work so well, in their own funny ways.
#asks#twsb asks#i truly believe that if you enjoyed orv youd also enjoy twsb#the problem tho is when orv readers expect Yeseo to be KDJ—and that in itself is a very meta (see Lee Hakhyun) thing to do wkwkkwkw#but funnily enough while yeseo and kdj are antitheses it is Eunseo and KDJ who share the most similarities#anyways they really tell similar stories but in different fonts#both also specifically appeal to two pretty different respective target audiences!#ORV/TWSA is for “Kim Dokja” and TWSB/QPB is for “Jung Eunseo���#orv asks#orv!TWSB AU#twsb!ORV AU#twsb analysis
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Take Me Back To Eden
12 - Tearing Me Asunder Beside You
Pairing: ii x OFC Violetta Kastor
Rating: Explicit (MDNI!)
Warnings: trauma response, panic attack, aggressive ex girlfriend
A/N: Oof is all I can say.
Violetta was suspicious. There was a woman, blond and taller than her, walking about in the backstage areas of the festival, seemingly lost, but at the same time, she looked like she thought she belonged there. She definitely had a press pass or a photo pass, but Violetta couldn't make out which was which, but she had a feeling this woman was up to no good.
Violetta felt a little creepy trying to follow her but it had been with Jack's blessing as he'd seen her as well. Jack had looked concerned and Violetta thought maybe it was someone he knew that he didn't want to see. Whatever the case was, when Violetta casually strode past her, while she was leaning against someone's drum riser, she made sure she got a good look at the woman. She was almost platinum blond but her roots were showing a natural dirty blond, and she had very angular facial features with a lot of makeup on. She had smokey eye makeup and cat eyeliner with bright red lipstick. Violetta could tell she had a lot of foundation and blush on. As for her wardrobe, she wore a tight black pencil skirt, with black nylons underneath, black heels with red bottoms, and her blouse was white with a focus on the v of her breasts. She had long, fire engine red nails. She looked like a reporter and certainly didn't belong backstage at a metal festival.
Violetta glanced down at her own outfit, sporting tight, skinny, acid wash denim, and her bright yellow Bad Omens tank top, with the cut out back so that her one back tattoo was visible. She always forgot about that one, but it was Jesse's favorite. It was two koi fish circling a water droplet, with a crescent moon above them and a japanese paper lantern below them. She had on work boots with the laces not tied but ticked under the tongue of the boots as per usual on a show day as it was easier for her to get around and not worry about her feet getting crushed as opposed to having sneakers or anything else on her feet. She wore a bunch of different rings and some bracelets, and she did stick on nails because they were easy and they helped protect her actual nails. She had a couple of bracelets on her left wrist, a scrunchie on her right, and her nose stud which was amethyst. Not to mention her hair, the vibrant purple standing out especially with the yellow tank top.
The point being, Violetta looked like a ragamuffin compared to this woman. But Violetta certainly looked like she was supposed to be here. Violetta hung back when someone stopped the woman, overhearing the conversation. It was a security guard and he spoke decent English with a heavy German accent.
"Name and purpose?" He asked and she held up her press pass.
"Natasha Brenham, I have a press pass. I'm interviewing bands for a magazine." She said and Violetta's stomach dropped, hearing the woman was clearly British. Was this Cal's ex girlfriend? Could it just be a coincidence? She certainly looked like a cold hearted bitch. Violetta strode back to where Jack was and she must have looked panicked because Jack dropped what he was doing and came over, holding her by the shoulders.
"What happened?" He asked.
"What's Cal's ex's full name?" She asked and she saw concern flash in Jack's eyes.
"Natasha Brenham." He said, stone cold.
"Well...she's here. She has a press pass. Security stopped her but she said she was interviewing bands for a magazine." Violetta explained and Jack put a hand on Violetta's back and began to usher her toward where the guys dressing room was.
"That's quite the cover story she's got. You need to go find Cal and keep him busy. Send me Jesse and Steve. I'll talk to security too. And Vi, don't tell Cal she's here. He'll freak out." Jack explained and Violetta rushed to where the guys were hanging out. She didn't see Cal initially when she arrived at the room. She tapped Steve on the shoulder and he glanced up with a scowl.
"Can you go help Jack with something? It's really important. Like really important." She said in a low tone and it was like he had telepathy. His expression softened and he nearly ran out of the room. Jesse perked up at that and stood, stopping Violetta before she was going to go to Cal at the back of the room.
"What's up?" Jesse asked, tilting his head.
"Security issue." She said sternly, glancing at Cal, who had just turned around. He stood, smiling as his eyes locked on Violetta's. She tried her best to fake her expression for him, while still trying to let Jesse know what was going on. Jesse understood right away, gaining insight from the tone of Violetta's voice and her tense body language.
"I'll take care of that. You take care of him." He said, turning on his heels to leave. Cal surprised Violetta by stepping close into her space, and hugging her. He didn't kiss her. He spoke softly into her shirt.
"I know I surprised you with what I said last night and I don't expect you to say it back if you're not comfortable with that. I just needed you to know how I felt. If this all feels too fast I can slow down...I can..." He explained, and Violetta stopped him.
"Cal, I don't want to slow down. I'm perfectly fine with all of this. Yes, you did surprise me, And I didn't say it back because I was still a little buzzed and I didn't want to say something so serious for the first time like that. But I do love you. I really do. I think I've loved you from the moment I met you." She elaborated her thoughts much more elegantly today than she would've last night. Cal's smile as he pulled back to look into her eyes was so bright and wide, something she hadn't seen yet and she was so happy to see it. Now, if she could just keep him occupied enough for Steve and Jesse to get rid of his ex, they'd be golden.
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"Well, look what the cat dragged in and pissed on." Steve said as he encountered Natasha. He looked her up and down and she scowled at him.
"At least I don't look homeless like you, Steve." She said with a dark chuckle. Her arms were folded across her chest, but she'd pushed her breasts up so they looked fuller, hoping to catch someone's attention probably.
"Steve may look homeless but he doesn't look like a scum sucking road whore." They both heard a very Welsh accent from behind them. Jesse appeared with icy cold resolve in his eyes.
"Okay boys, enough name calling. Let's all be civil. I just wanna say hi to Cal while I'm passing through." Natasha said, making a move toward Jesse. He flinched back away from her and Steve put a hand on his friend's shoulder.
"Yeah, that's not fuckin' happening." Steve said, glaring at Natasha. She smirked and narrowed her eyes.
"You were always jealous of what I had with him." She said and both guys laughed.
"Uh, a toxic, and very abusive relationship? No man deserves what you did to him." Jesse said, going to step closer to her, trying to intimidate her, but Steve put a hand on Jesse' chest to stop him. She chuckled darkly and her already shit eating grin widened.
"You two are being awfully hostile. Just let me talk to Cal. I promise I won't hurt him." She said and Jesse scoffed at her. A security guard showed up just then and she raised her hands and spoke. "Fine, boys, you win this one. I'll see Cal before the day is over though."
She strutted away toward one of the other bands' backstage areas and both guys took a deep breath. They asked their tour manager, Theo, to add extra security and he did. They all had a current photo of Natasha, along with a written physical description. The last time she'd come around she hadn't been quite that platinum blond, so they made sure that security was aware that she may try to change her appearance.
When Jesse went back to the trailer, Cal was reclined on the couch, with Violetta pulled close. He was half asleep with his head on her shoulder, and she was wide awake, having waited for him and Steve to come back.
"Where were you two?" Cal asked, pressing his nose into Violetta's neck. She giggled quietly, his nose tickling her. She turned her head just in time for him to catch her lips with his, then he glanced up at Jesse and Steve.
"Just taking care of something." Jesse said, eyes flicking to Steve, then Violetta. There was a knock on the door just then and Roman stood to answer it. He slammed it and tried to lock it before the person could push it open but he failed, the force of whoever it was knocking him back against the wall.
'Found you, fuckers." A rough female voice said and Violetta shot up as Jesse and Steve turned around. Jesse yelled for security as loud as he possibly could and in the commotion, Cal locked eyes with her .
His breath left his lungs. His heart began beating to sixteenth notes. His limbs felt numb and he felt like he couldn't do a damn thing to escape. She felt like she was getting closer and closer every second, as Steve, Jesse, and Roman tried to stop her. Cal didn't know what her goal was, but she looked like she wanted to murder him more than anything. Then, he felt arms lifting him and pushing him toward the other exit.
Violetta.
"Go!" She said, as he regained feeling in his body. He was on the verge of a panic attack, but he was hanging onto calm by a slim thread because of her. Because of Violetta. She was keeping the energy in the room, the energy he needed to get up and literally run out the back door. He nearly tripped going down the stairs, but with her hand in his, they ran. He knew Natasha would find them but for now, he would be safely away from her. They ran past several other bands' trailers and a few of them called out asking what was going on, looking toward the direction they came from. When he and Violetta slowed after a good five minutes behind another trailer, he nearly collapsed on the ground.
"FUCK." He yelled, burying his head in his hands, his breath coming out in short gasps from both sprinting and being in a panic state. His heart was racing and so were his thoughts.
"FUCK. FUCK. FUCK HER. " He nearly screamed at the top of his lungs and he sank down, bursting out in tears. Violetta couldn't do a damn thing to calm him down now. His bucket of stress had spilled all over the floor and had dampened everything. He felt like everything was ruined. Natasha had reared her violent and ugly head once again just as he was at his happiest that he'd ever been and...
"Cal, please let me help you. Please." He heard a voice, Violetta's voice and from his blurred vision he saw her, sweat soaked and exasperated from fleeing. Her hair was half falling out the ponytail it had been in and strands stuck to her forehead. He honestly thought she looked gorgeous like that. She reached for him and he flinched, a primal need to protect himself taking over. She withdrew and her brows knitted, and her jaw worked as she puzzled over what to do. She ran her fingers through her pretty purple hued hair, scrunching some in frustration. Her expression softened and she sat next to him, leaving a foot wide gap. She took a deep breath and reached for his knee, hoping he might recognize her gentle touch instead of his instincts telling him it was going to be painful. Her lips quivered and for some reason that brought Cal back to some place he could interact from. He reached for her hand tentatively, and then he was pulling her on top of him, going from zero to sixty, his lips clashing with hers. She took his face in her hands, pressing her forehead to his. He swallowed hard, gritting his teeth as his eyes focused on her drumstick scythes dangling in front of him. He felt light headed and his surroundings spun as he closed his eyes tight, forcing another kiss.
"Tell me what you need, Cal, please, tell me how to help you." She begged softly and he shook his head.
"I don't...I don't know...I don't know...I just need...I need...you ..I just need you...here...I need you...to stay...please stay here...please don't fucking leave me...please don't leave me..." His words came out fast and harsh, but he stumbled over them, and it was as if his mouth knew what needed to be said but his brain couldn't process a million feelings all at once.
"I'm not, Cal. I won't. I love you. I don't want to leave you." She hugged him tighter and felt him vibrating with rage.
"Why would you want to be with someone as fucking broken as me! Why would you ever want this?" He yelled and it made Violetta close her eyes and take a deep breath. She knew he wasn't yelling at her directly, but this was such a change from his normal quiet demeanor that it unsettled Violetta a little bit. There was clearly more trauma there than he ever let on. More than he would probably ever tell anyone, even Violetta.
"Because I love you. I love you so much, Cal. I'm here to stay. I won't give up on you." She said with such certainty it made Cal's negative thoughts bounce around and out of his head for a moment as he looked into her eyes. She held him steady, feeling that he was shaking, which had calmed from earlier, but he was still shaking. Still freaked the fuck out.
"You really want me? With all of this shit?" He asked, and she nodded.
"Yes, I do." She said, their lips meeting again as Jesse came upon them, huddled on the ground. They both glanced up at him.
"She's gone for now . She ran off after security came. Ran the opposite way of you two. You okay?" He asked, kneeling down. Cal nodded and stared into Violetta's eyes, searching for solace, and realizing quickly it was only her that he could it it with.
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Violetta could see how badly Natasha affected Cal now. He was so off during the ritual, in addition to several other things going wrong. Lighting mishaps, microphones cutting in and out, and he walked off for a few moments instead of doing a drum solo during The Summoning.
On the last song, The Offering, she'd noticed he'd hit the rim of the snare and a stick went flying. It happened to drummers all the time, but before she could catch him at the end of the set, he'd run off to the green room. She exchanged looks with Jack, who shrugged and just asked her to help for a few moments tear down gear and load out. He didn't keep her too long. When she pulled the snare off the stand she noticed drops of red splattered across the head.
"I think he hit his hand harder than we thought." She said, pointing to the spots. Jack took a closer look and he picked up the set of sticks that Cal had left under the throne. One had streaks of red. He nodded and told her to go find Cal, and make sure he was okay.
When she found Cal he was sitting with his head in his hands. Violetta sat next to him and had to double take. She had been correct earlier. The hand that had hit the rim of his snare had a long stream of dried blood. Mixed with the paint, she had bet it was hurting. She reached for his hand and he pulled away and turned away from her like an abused animal. She stood and left for a few moments, which made him look longingly after her. He didn't mean to push her away or reject her help but he was so scared now that he figured if he kept to himself he couldn't hurt anyone else.
When she appeared through the doorway again, she had a small first aid kit in her hands. She placed it on the small table in front of where Cal was sitting and she scooted close to him.
'Can I see?" She asked softly, and he obliged, letting her have his hand. He was shaking again. He averted his gaze, knowing he couldn't bear to let her look at him in such a defeated state. She examined his hand. She'd also grabbed baby wipes and began wiping the black paint off him, carefully. He watched her out of the corner of his eye as she worked to scrub the paint off, revealing his tattoos. Once most of the paint was off, she could see he'd skinned his knuckles raw. He'd been playing extra aggressively, taking his anger out on the drums.
"I'm sorry. This is gonna sting." She said, adjusting so that she was as close as she could get to him. She took an alcohol wipe and carefully ran it across his knuckles. He flinched and took in a shaky breath, but he didn't pull completely away. Natasha would've never taken care of him like this.
"I know you're not in a great place, but just know that anything you need, I'm here for you." Violetta said as she continued cleaning his hand up. She'd opened up what had already scabbed over, so she held a gauze pad to stop the bleeding. She gave it a few moments, then put a fresh gaze pad on and wrapped it so that it was covered, but he could still move his whole hand. Bending his knuckles felt awful and he winced as his eyes caught hers.
"There's a shit load of nerves in the hands. You probably bruised it pretty good too." She explained and he reached for her, ghosting his fingers over her necklace, then her cheek before he leaned in for a tentative kiss. He felt her smile into it and press in closer to him.
"Why are you so good to me?" He asked quietly, wrapping his arms around her.
"Because you deserve it." She said, closing her eyes and resting her head on his shoulder.
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Violetta felt herself being slammed against a wall, pinned against it, but she refrained from struggling, knowing there was only one person who was going to come at her like that.
Natasha.
It was as if the devil himself had shown up. Jesse had been right. She drained the energy from the room instantly. Violetta felt her aggression and anger and it was all directed toward her. Jealousy was abundant in the blond's eyes and the way her nails dug into Violetta's shoulders gave too much away. Violetta's nostrils flared, restraining herself from doing something stupid, so she only went in with a quip that she figured might get her socked, but it would be worth it.
"You're so close to me, I could hit you inside the mouth." Violetta said with a huge smirk. She braced for impact, but it never came. Natasha took a deep breath and poked a well manicured red nail at Violetta's throat.
"That..." She pointed at Violetta's necklace. "That just means the band owns you, not Cal. That II owns you . Just his stage persona. You'll never actually be his. You don't really mean anything to him. You're just convenient pussy that he can warm his dick with while he's on tour. I'm his number one. I've always been. I'm his ride or die. I'll do anything to get him back, even if that means making you disappear."
"You can certainly try, but I'm pretty fucking hard to get rid of. None of that is even remotely true. That, I'm sure of. You'll suck the fucking life from him like you did before and I'm not gonna let you. You're a fucking vampire and I'm your funeral pyre, bitch." Violetta pushed the taller woman out of her space and before Natasha could go at her again, Jesse appeared.
Just in time, Violetta thought as he stepped in front of her.
"Natasha, this has to stop." Jesse said and Natasha stepped one step toward him and her body language changed. She tilted her head, put her hands on her hips and batted her eyelashes at him, clearly attempting to seduce him. He wasn't gonna fall for it.
"No, what needs to stop is all of you trying to keep me from Cal." She said, showing her teeth like a dog.
"You are the worst possible thing that has ever happened to him. Leave him the fuck alone. Leave us the fuck alone." Jesse gritted and he put an arm out, protecting Violetta.
Natasha folded her arms across her chest and tapped a heeled foot. She scoffed at Jesse, and glared at him, then Violetta. Before leaving, she had to get one last word out.
"Mark my words, he'll be back with me soon enough." She pointed at Violetta whose face twisted in disgust.
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Just Acting
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Chapter Nineteen
You've been back home for a couple days now. It's been nice to be able to relax and be away from the LA noise. Sure, Philly's pretty big, but it's different from the angel city's chaos. And of course you love filming the show, but it feels good to have a break.
Basically all you've done since you got to PA is watch movies with your family, try to cook with your mom, text with Jess, and sleep.
You miss your little routine of talking to Jess almost every morning while you get your coffee, but being home with the cold weather and your family and the fireplace in the living room is comforting. LA weather in the winter is strange; it's either chilly or still hot. It wouldn't feel much like Christmas if you were still there.
Your phone rings as you get ready to go shopping with your sister. "Hello-"
"Just friends huh?" A deep voice says in your ear.
"What?"
"Just friends. That's what you think we are?" Matthew asks and you can practically see his obnoxiously attractive head tilt.
"You watched the interview,” you say, pointing out the obvious.
"Yeah."
"What was I supposed to say, Matthew? That we're friends with benefits or some shit? Look, it was cool while it lasted, but I can't do this anymore. I'd rather have a real relationship with someone who actually cares for me than whatever the hell we're doing here."
"Y/n-"
"Be mad at me all you want, but we're not twenty. This was doomed from the start anyway." You hang up, setting your phone on the bed not so gently. You sigh audibly, dropping your body to the bed too.
"Y/n, hurry up!" Lola says from the bathroom in between both of your bedrooms.
You get up reluctantly and finish putting on your sweater. You're wearing an off-white sweater that's perfect for the cold weather, black jeans, and cute boots. You leave your hair down and natural and put on a smallish amount of makeup.
After you're done getting ready, you meet Lola downstairs and grab your mom's car keys. "I'm driving, I don't trust you downtown."
"Rude. I've been driving for 2 years."
"Yeah um compared to my 18, I think I'm good driving.”
The two of you go to the mall downtown to get Christmas gifts. You both get gifts for your parents and other people. You decide to get everyone on the cast small presents and you plan to make cookies for the crew members when you get back to Los Angeles. Lola and you split up to shop for each other.
You're not entirely sure what you get your sister since you haven't been around much lately to know what she's into.
You go to a few places before finally finding something she may like. You got her a new pair of airpods and a digital picture frame for her college dorm. When you get home, you plan to put pictures of you and Lola, her and her friends, and your family in there. It'll be good for her to not have to bring frames to college. Hopefully Lola will appreciate it.
You don't plan on telling her about what just happened on the phone with Matthew. You're not even completely sure what happened. Why was he upset that you said you guys were just friends? Sure you slept together a few times, but you weren't like a couple. Not at all. He's a childish, mood-changing actor who just wanted you for sex. Maybe that's all that you wanted him for too. It's over now, so it doesn’t matter.
Whatever type of stupid childish thing the two of you had going is gone. You're not getting any younger, and maybe you aren't ready to settle down, but you sure as hell aren't going to continue a friends with benefits relationship, and with your coworker at that. It was a childish decision that neither of you should've made.
Why does it feel like I lost a friend?
Could you really consider him a friend? You guys fought and butted heads all the time. But recently, you’ve had a strange understanding with him.
You shake the thoughts of Matthew out of your head and get back into the car with your sister and the things you bought.
At home, you both hide the presents in your rooms and head downstairs to watch another Christmas movie with your parents. Your mom is forcing you guys to watch a Hallmark movie. You've never liked the corny unrealisticness of every single Hallmark movie. Especially the Christmas ones.
You sit through it though for your mom's sake. Lola pops some popcorn and you share a bowl while curled up on the couch with a blanket.
A part of you wishes you could stay home forever. See your sister every day and be with your parents. But Lola's going off to college this fall and your dad won't stay quiet about his opinions for long. And you're working on the biggest and best project you've ever done and may ever do in your life.
When the movie's over, you head up to your room and lay in bed. You stay awake for a bit, staring at the ceiling of your childhood bedroom.
You wake up to the sound of distant talking coming from downstairs. You get up and head down to the kitchen. The smell of syrup and bacon hits your nose, causing your stomach to growl a bit. You see your dad putting cooked bacon on plates that are already full with pancakes and eggs. Your mom is at the other counter, pouring a mug of coffee.
"Merry Christmas... Eve."
You smile at your mother, and Dad hands you two plates of food to set at yours and Lola's spots at the dining table. Lola comes down soon after and pours herself a cup of coffee, still half asleep.
It was always a tradition for you guys to eat breakfast together on Christmas and Christmas Eve. Normally, you and Dad would cook it and your mom would decorate cookies with Lola to hand to neighbors and friends. But traditions change as time passes.
You sit down with your iced coffee and take a bite of your breakfast. You've always been more of a waffle person, but pancakes are good too. Your family doesn't talk much at breakfast since you literally just saw each other before you went to sleep.
It's Christmas Eve which means the agenda for today consists of hanging the last two ornaments on the tree (you and Lola get new ornaments every year from your parents) and preparing for tomorrow. You'll also be watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas (a tradition you started at the ripe age of 12) and going downtown to see the decorations.
After eating, your mom hands you and Lola little bags. "Okay go ahead and open them."
Your ornament is a miniature clapperboard. You smile. “Awh I love it! Thank you."
Lola's is the mascot of the university she is going to next year. Both of you hang them up, and then you all lounge around the house for a while.
Lola and your dad go grocery shopping so Mom can cook Christmas Dinner tomorrow. You always have a honey roasted ham, potatoes, vegetables, and some type of dessert.
"Merry Christmas guys!!" AJ texts on the cast group chat. A chain of Merry Christmases come from everyone.
When Lola gets back home, you and her hang out in her bedroom. She talked about this girl she met a few weeks ago and how she has a crush on her but is scared to make a move. Oh teenage problems. You sort of missed those.
"You've always been so bold, it's weird to see you unsure of yourself," you say.
"It's just that... well my gaydar definitely goes off with her, but what if I'm wrong?"
"Just talk to her. The worst that can happen is you lose a friend, and if that does, she wasn't worth it anyway,” you tell her honestly.
She nods. "You're right. When I see her next, I'll tell her how I feel."
A part of you always knew your sister wasn't straight, but you wanted to let her come out on her own terms. She told you she was bi before she told anyone else, five months before she even told your parents. Both of you weren't sure how they would take it, but their reaction wasn't bad. They know she's the same kid she's always been, and she's their daughter so they need to support her. It took a bit for them to accept it fully, but they came around.
You were happy that your baby sister got to be herself around your family, at least the three of you.
"So how's your love life? Still dry as hell?"
"Damn that hurt. Well other than what I told you, pretty much... accept that one guy I dated for like a month if that. He was just so... I don't know."
"Boring?"
"Yeah pretty much,” you nod.
“What about Matthew?”
You swallow. “I’m not getting into details of sex, because ew, and that’s all it was.”
As soon as the sun started to set, you all got ready to go downtown. You throw on a pair of black leggings, boots, and an oversized hoodie to beat the cold.
The decorations downtown were always super extra and pretty. Christmas lights were displayed in different designs and on different buildings throughout the area. You guys also always loved to see the rich peoples' decorations in their front yards. It's crazy what people spend their money on, but it makes for a good sight.
"Y/n?" You turn around to see your old friend from high school.
"Conner! Hey!" You give him a small hug.
"Wow, it's been years. How are you?"
"Doing pretty good. How about yourself, what have you been up to?” You ask.
"Me too. I just moved back here last summer to run Dad's business,” he says.
"Oh really? That's cool."
"Yeah. I heard you're a big LA star now, huh?" He bumped your shoulder.
You chuckle, blushing. “Something like that. Man, it’s been so long.”
"Yeah it has,” he nods. “Hey, do you want to catch up later, if you get the chance before you leave?"
"Yeah I'd like that," you smile. He gives you his new number and says goodbye. You catch up with your family again.
"Ooh new love interest alert," Lola said, wiggling her eyebrows.
"Oh shut up, we're just old friends catching up."
"Sure, sure."
At around 8:40pm, you and your family head home to get into your pajamas and watch the annual movie. You eat dinner on the couch while Dad pulls up How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Jim Carey’s version of course, on Netflix. This movie was one of your favorites as a kid and you still love it to this day.
You curl up with your sister on the couch, occasionally fighting over who gets more of the blanket.
chapter twenty
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Make a Wish
Pairings: none. a lil bit of captain rex x reader if you squint.
Summary: the torrent company prepares something for your birthday<3
Word count: 1,4k not proofread
A/n: So!!! i know I've been dead for the past week, but today's my sweetiepie ana @leia-saveourskins birthday!!!! and she asked me to write a little something for her so I came back from hell bc i can't really say no to mi bb ana. congrats bubs!! i hope you have the most amazing day today and always. hope you like this heheh<3 tqm mucho. mwah mwah mwah
Rex had called you to the hangar, something about Anakin needing some help with something, his words rushed as if he didn't have time and you felt confused, it wasn't like there weren't any more mechanics working at the time, and the General had given you half day off, "as a birthday present," he had told you, after a little hug and a congratulations.
You rushed your steps, hair still slightly wet from the shower you took before and the thought of getting more engine oil on you made you roll your eyes.
This better be good.
Once you got to the hangar door, you found it was closed, frowning, you commed Rex.
"The door is closed."
You hear him coughing, a few murmurs are heard and you never felt more confused in your life, what was going on.
"Yeah, sorry." He mumbled, "Ahsoka locked it by, uh, accident." Rex sounded nervous, and for some reason it made your heart beat faster. Did something happen? If it required for the General, Commander and Captain to be in the room, it must be important, but then again, there's no power in this galaxy that could ever torn them apart.
"Its open now."
It's not long before the door opens before you, and as soon as you step into the room, a chant of "surprise!" is heard, keeping you in place as your brain processes the image before you, tears filling your eyes as soon as it settles in your heart.
Everyone is there, your fellow mechanics, Anakin, Ahsoka, the troopers you had become friends with, even the General of the 212th was there, with big smiles on their faces, a big sign with messy letters in aurebesh that read Happy Birthday colored with the 501st blue hung between two ships, it was almost falling off, but the thought warmed your soul. The "ay" looked incredibly smaller as they run out of space compared to the wide H at the beginning, they all had different styles, and you wondered if they agreed to write one letter per person.
"I–" you started, but words didn't come out, you were left speechless, many emotions running through your mind and your heart that you couldn't pick one to express what you felt.
"Thank you," you whisper, blinking quickly in hopes for the tears to disappear, but they don't, much less when Ahsoka comes for you and holds your hand, leading you towards everyone.
"Ah! it's nothing, the boys insisted we should celebrate." She told you, the mischievous smile she wore told you she was to blame.
"The boys? Snips you couldn't shut up about the surprise party for a week." Anakin said, walking towards you before enveloping in a warm hug, one that lasted longer than the one he gave you a few hours prior. "Happy birthday," he murmured softly in your ear, and you smiled widely.
Anakin hasn't been nothing but nice since you joined the Resolute, times spent at the hangar fixing whatever ship he completely destroyed in his perfect landings, and you were completely past knowing him solely as The General and more as Anakin.
"Thanks, boss."
He chuckled, ruffling your hair before Ahsoka pushed him away.
"Hey, we all want our hugs gramps," she said as she gave you the tightest of hugs, laughing quietly when you hear Anakin huff in annoyance. "Hope we have you many many more years with us."
It took you a while, to be congratulated by everyone, Obi Wan being the first right after Ahsoka, Rex lingering a bit more than most, his cheeks a sweet shade of pink as he stumbles over his words.
"I uh," he scratches the nape of his neck, aware of the line of clones behind him waiting to hug you, "I, I know this isn't much but," his eyes look down to his feet before meeting your eyes, golden eyes filled with nothing but affection, his fingers fumble awkwardly with his belt as he tries to take something from one of the many bags. "I got you this."
He gives you a little bouquet of flowers of your favorite color, already placed in a cup with water to keep them from dying.
"Rex you–" for the second time in the past hour, tears fill your eyes, a lump in your throat makes it hard for the words to be pushed past your lips, "you didn't have to."
"I wanted to." He frowns slightly, looking at the little box in your hands, "like i said, it's not much, but–"
"It's perfect, thank you."
You kiss his cheek, feeling like melting from all the love you're receiving, but mostly because how even now, in the middle of war, between so much death and suffering, they still find a moment to celebrate life, to still be kind, to be thoughtful and caring.
The tips of his ears turn red, and you giggle softly before thanking him again, he nods as he moves for the next person to give you his best wishes, a few give you little kisses on your cheeks, and others give you stiff hugs that made you chuckle.
Jesse is the last one to hug you, along with Hardcase and Fives.
"Happy birthday to not only the best mechanic in the GAR, but to our best friend as well." Jesse says before giving you a bone crushing hug, a loud, breathless laugh leaving your lips as he leaves a very wet kiss on your cheek.
Hardcase doesn't wait for Jesse to leave before he's hugging you too.
"Happy birthday!"
And it's not long before you have all the boys crushing you in the biggest bear hug you've ever had, feeling a bit claustrophobic for a moment but that doesn't stop you from enjoying the moment, your heart swelling with love.
When they all pull away to let you breath, Fives places a hand over your shoulders, walking you towards the Generals and the Commander waited for you.
"We got another surprise for you!"
"Oh really?" You ask, looking at Echo when he places himself on your other side, throwing his arm over your shoulders as well and walking in sync with you and Fives.
"Fives really insisted on it."
You hum, confused once more, but as soon as you meet with the others, you find what they were talking about.
There's a big cake being held by two astromechs, the white frosting perfectly placed under the blue letters that held your name right on the middle, sprinkles of at least eight different colors, one of the corners had way too much yellow and there was a tiny smiley face on another.
"There's no birthday if there's no cake." Fives stated, and everyone agreed.
"We made it, so we're not completely sure if it's good," Tup sheepishly admitted, and you almost melted at the thought.
They were too sweet, incredibly so that your heart couldn't take it.
"Thank you guys, I'm sure it's amazing."
"Oh! you cannot cut it without blowing the candle," Obi Wan spoke, patting his clothes trying to find the candle Anakin made sure he didn't forget.
He placed it on the when he found it, giving you a dashing smile and a wink once he did. R2 was quick to lit it up.
The boys made sure to be loud when singing the happy birthday song, Hardcase and Jesse making their voices as low and loud as they could, making Dogma roll his eyes and Fives laugh for most of the song.
Tears left your eyes a few times, overwhelmed with the affection they all had for you, your cheeks hurting with how wide you were smiling.
"What did you wish for?" Fives asked you at some point, to which you shook your head as you took another bite of cake that –to everyone's surprise,– it was actually good.
"Can't tell you."
"Why not?"
"Some say that if you say your wish, it won't happen." He scoffs.
"Sounds like bullshit." You laugh loudly, which makes Fives' face break into a smile.
You don't tell him, though, that you didn't wish for anything. Not really, for everything you wanted was right there, with you, the feeling of home, of warmth. Knowing you belonged somewhere, in a family you found all by yourself, surrounded with joy, and love.
They made sure it was your best birthday ever.
#the boys are a mess don't @ me#tried to make this as wholesome as u asked bubs 🥺 hope i delivered#happy birthday!!!#love u sm#what do i tag this as?????#uhhhhh#501st x reader#??????#captain rex x reader#MAYBE#idk#idk y'all#star wars imagine#uhhhh#birthday fic#eheheh#anyways#ari writes#sorry if this is bad i literally tried to write this as fast as i could bc i dont know what time is where u live#and i didn't want to post it after ur bday was over:(
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6x13: The Gauntlet
Two enjoyable episodes back-to-back? I'm shook! Obviously 6x13 lacks the serious messaging and emotional weight of last week's episode but the silliness of it was actually entertaining. My thoughts:
- opening scene is a supercorp hug. christ y'all need to warn people! i was not ready. the way kara's face lit up when she saw lena, the way lena smiled back at her. the way they hugged fully pressed. my heart is full.
- kara n lena immediately whisking away to the fortress right after that for some alone time. i love where your head is at kara 😏
- look at dansen being all cute and shit! who gave them the right honestly?
- glad they continued with kelly still processing the stuff from last episode. and alex is really trying to do better. dansen is the example to follow when it comes to healthy adult relationships. i really didn't think this show was capable.
- it's getting harder and harder to like andrea
- i actually forgot willy was shot last season. and they worked through his trauma off screen. what was the point of showing him getting a blast of courage if we weren't going to see him face his fears and shit. y'all really don't like deep topics huh.
- andrea: where's the journalist i hired?
apparently crisis changed him from a stalkery dickhead to the nice baking guy he is now. sorry girl. valid question tho
- can i just say that everyone was looking exceptionally hot in this episode? like lena, kelly and nxyly in particular jesus help me.
- i haven't enjoyed j'onn this much in so long. he was hilarious. letting that mad scientist lady plummel him in the chest, saying "hold that thought", not moving away from the dragon fire.
- brainy possessed by veeta you could tell jesse was told to just have fun with it
- also did this kryptonian witch just say 'ya mon'?
- lena looking all smol and shit with her little white sneakers and soft clothes and her waterfall hair. kara! kiss this woman already!
- kara in the suit talking privately with lena. honestly never thought i'd see the day
- kara: you really don't believe in magic?
lena: i believe in you
NO ONE TOUCH ME!!!
- this seriously tho this is such a true statement. they both have believed in each other from minute one, when they had no reason to. and yea lena tried to hate kara for a little while but even then, she never stopped believing in kara's compassion and optimism and kara never stopped believing in lena's goodness and brilliance. just say the words 'i love you' explicitly please.
- interesting that kara's test of courage takes place during her rescuing alex's plane and not idk...all the times she was too scared to tell lena. she thinks it's that one random dude she didn't save and not the times with lena (something she admits terrified her). the only thing i can think of for this moment they chose is because yes kara embraced her powers that night but she didn't step out into the public eye as herself, as the last daughter of krypton. she wasn't vulnerable in that respect. because she was scared to be discovered. because she grew up with that fear and need to fit in (she talks about that in later S1). but i will only accept this IF the show ends with kara stepping out into the world fully and no longer having to hide or deny parts of herself. but i also don't see how you make the courage test about telling lena and not have that end with kara admitting she's in love with her so. that might be why.
- nxyly's courage test was actually very sad. i feel for her truly it's not fair what happened. but her being vulnerable about her feelings is interesting because kara still hasn't learned how to do that
- lena having some convenient device to contain the totem just cuz kara needs it. we love handy and resourceful girlfriends
- what was the point of having lena at the museum if she wasn't gonna be affected? y'all copped out!
- that device that was harnessing lightning also somehow made lightning? is that how it works?
- i ASCENDED when i saw alex and lena being the only ones at kara's bedside. like straight out of fanfiction wtf. how many more times are they going to establish that the two most important people in kara's life is alex (her sister and ride or die) and lena (her best friend and perfect partner). how many times before you make this shit canon?!?!
- 'a reluctant earth witch' it's a very interesting way to pronounce lena luthor
- but also, y'all are telling me that a human witch can tap into imp magic? reality warping magic? all-powerful magic? fuck, lena is really on her way to becoming the most powerful being on the planet
- kelly showing up because lena called. im gonna go ahead and assume this indicates that lena and kelly have also spoken about lena ignoring her message. and that they had a meaningful discussion about it and what happened at the ormfell. because as much as i love lena, she deserved to be dragged just as much (if not more) as the superfriends.
- kelly shielding alex was a good visual. kinda stupid but nice.
- dansen couch scene i stopped breathing cuz i swore kelly was about to propose. i love them so much
- supercorp couch scene is where i died because it came at me without warning. kara sans glasses in her civilian clothes. not performing as kara danvers or supergirl. here she's just kara, an alien refugee chilling with her best friend. which is all she ever wanted and she deserves it!
- kara handing lena her plate. stop it!
- but also lena is in the same clothes all episode. which means they left the tower together. and headed straight to kara's apartment. lena definitely slept over in kara's pjs. I'M NOT OKAY!
- this is the first couch scene we got since alex n kara in 6x08. where Kara admits she doesn't want to be alone anymore. and now she isn't because lena is back. god i actually can't.
- kara's face when lena tells her about being a witch. she's so smitten! they're in love your honour
- lena saying that kara is the epitome of courageous with such seriousness and intensity. even though kara tries to brush it off cuz she can't really agree right now, lena means it 100%
- lena's sad face when kara wanted to stay connected to nxyly even though she could get hurt. worried wife energy we love to see it
- poor nxyly must be confused asf
- but also it's canon that kara feels hopeful and happy around lena and no one can take that from me. and it's not just words. kara's behavior is different, she's smiling more, she's opening up. acting choices melissa explain yourself!
not bad at all. we were fed lots of supercorp after months of nothing. they better keep up this momentum. it was lighter episode in terms of emotions and what have you compare to pervious ones. seems like the season is officially kicking off now that lena is back. probably going to have a totem of the week kinda deal but hopefully they include kelly's storyline with the heights cuz i wanna see the conclusion of that.
#supergirl#supercorp#dansen#kara danvers#lena luthor#kelly olsen#alex danvers#brainy#nia nal#6x13 spoilers
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TBB Character Thoughts
Where do you live Filoni I just wanna talk
Why are they white Filoni
Filoni answer me
Spoilers for TBB episodes 1 & 2 under the cut
Crosshair
There are two distinct instances where we see Crosshair being more than just the asshole character and I’m gonna talk about them
The first one is S7E4 of TCW when everyone is escaping Skako Minor and he and Wrecker are comparing kill counts
don’t look at me blushing about Crosshair being a top
But just look at Crosshair’s mannerisms when he says “no he won’t~”
Popping up right after Hunter assures Wrecker just to rub it in that he topped him killed more droids
The little head shake and shoulder shrug he does
And his voice
That’s not the voice of someone saying something cruel
That’s a straight up teasing voice
He’s teasing his vod like vode do
The second instance is in TBB S1E1 when they’re loading the marauder for their mission to Onderon
“He actually cried”
And ya know what?
I don’t doubt that Wrecker cried
But “hey, we both did”
I like to think that Crosshair, seeing a fully stocked armory with force knows how many (probably new) rifles, also teared up a bit
THAT’S the Crosshair I’m holding out hope for
But I swear if I don’t see him trying to fight the chip’s control
(Just like Rex tried to do)
(Just like Jesse tried to do)
If I don’t see that and he doesn’t get any character development beyond being just the bad guy
I’m gonna go feral
But maybe we do see it?
He still wants Hunter’s permission before pulling the trigger even with his chip half active
And Wrecker is a big target
Crosshair only hits his shoulder when they’re escaping Kamino
From that close range he misses a kill shot?
No sir I don’t think so
Wrecker
There was never a doubt in my mind that Wrecker would be good with kids
Look at him standing up behind Omega in the galley for intimidation like the ori’vod he is
And to see him interact with Shaeeah and Jek
“Uncle Wrecker!”
I just 🥺
Amazing
And can I just say that when they’re locked up on Kamino and he punches the wall the first time
He explains the sounds to the guard almost verbatim the way Tech did to him
Had me cracking up because the way he’s written, he would never say that by himself
He trusts Tech’s explanation so much that he parrots it back to the guards
Not to mention all the little interactions between Tech and Wrecker in both episodes
Them arguing about the hand signals
Him reacting to Tech’s teasing about his conditioning
Wrecker suplexing the droid which was hot
And maybe they’ve done it before, but all Crosshair needing to say is “knife” for Wrecker to know what to do
Great moment
And his SCAR
We get a so much more detailed image of it in the first episode
Like, I’m of the opinion that that injury is part of the reason he acts as childish as he does
Because are those or are those not electrical scars
His brain was fried
Them mentioning it at all would be nice
Give me more than big dumb guy
I love and support the headcanon of him being emotionally intelligent
Also, him going through the Marauder with Omega and they both fall asleep together is the sweetest
He probably showed her everything they have while talking about it
He showed her where they hide the snacks
Lula is cute and so is Wrecker’s poncho and hat
Tech
His confidence in everything he says is so attractive
He might be misinformed about some things, namely the inhibitor chips
But boy
Him being positive about where to hit the wall to break out of their cell
The fact that he could slice into imperial data easily even though he’s never seen those codes before
How he didn’t tell Hunter about his plan to impound the Marauder until after the fact because he knew his plan would work
The biggest flex
Also, I want him to hear Rex explain the true purpose of the chips
I want him to say “actually” like he’s about to say something
I want Rex to have undeniable proof of it all
And I want Tech to become progressively more horrified about what he sees/hears
Tech is Tech
He knows technology
He trusts technology
And look at what the Kaminoans put inside him and his vod
He immediately starts planning on how to get the chip out of Crosshair
Also he’s a secret softie with Omega
He probably researched everything about her right after they meet the first time
He’s upset because she’s upset on the farm in Saleucami
The way he reaches up to catch her when she drops down from the Marauder
“That would be dirt”
Like he can and will happily explain anything about anything to her if she asks
Hunter
Guess who just made the Galaxy’s Top 10 list of best dad’s?
Look at him trying to be a dad
You don’t know everything yet but you’re doing great sweetie
Immediate ride or die for Omega as soon as he finds out she’s some sorta defective like them
Also the way he goes after Caleb to try and protect him from the other clones
He just wants to help kids
Probably shoulda called Crosshair out on his acting strange more/earlier
He knows his vod, and Cross is not being Cross
The way he watches Cut and Suu to try and figure this parenting thing out because he’s just acquired a child
The way Cut and Suu look at him when he interacts with Omega
Cut’s like, yeah vod, I’ve been there
HIS SMILE
HELLO TALK ABOUT GORGEOUS
Also talking about gorgeous
Hunter in civvies
He wasn’t yelling at Omega because he was mad, he was yelling because he was scared
He was yelling at Tech because he was mad
I knew Omega wasn’t going to leave but him suggesting it because he wants her to be safe
So good, so pure
And he’s a great leader, honestly
He doesn’t do anything to put them in danger if he can help it (see: Onderon)
Crosshair says he’s missing the big picture but I think he sees everything, but he also knows it’s an incomplete picture
He just wants the best for his vode and that means getting all the facts straight before he does anything
Echo
FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY SOMEONE TELL HIM ABOUT FIVES
My man deserves to know exactly how Fives’s actions helped saved Rex and Ahsoka and is still helping to save other vode
He deserves to remember his last batch mate fondly
I love how he reacted to AZI-3
The recognition of his PTSD is a good thing as much as it hurts to see
Need more of that
Echo using his cybernetic arm as a shank on the droids during the training simulation is peak feral fighting
Also he definitely asked to get some kamas again
He earned his ARC status before and he’s not gonna lose that too
Plus he knows the kamas are hot
The fact that he’s complaining about the smell of their room too is just so funny?
Like it’s an offhand comment at first
But then he gripes about it again when Wrecker says it smells funny in the cell
“That’s because it’s clean”
All Echo wants is to kick everyone out of their room for the day and deep clean everything
And the way he acts because of Omega
“Harm her and you’re a dead man”
Completely serious
He absolutely would murder someone if they so much as scratch her
I wish we got more bonding between him and the others
He probably had that awkward phase when you find a new friend group but you’re still new so you can’t just be your normal weird self
He’s gotta build up to being just bantha-shit insane
Otherwise the others would think he’s serious about the shit he says
And be worried
But it’s actually nothing to worry about
I just want them all showing love to him and each other
Also, in case you were curious,
Galaxy’s Top 10 Best Dads (in no particular order):
Hunter
Din Djarin
Jango Fett
Waxer
Boil
Plo Koon
Cut Lawquane
Kanan Jarrus
Bail Organa
Chewbacca, probably
#the bad batch#bad batch#tbb#bad batch spoilers#tbb spoilers#spoilers#crosshair#wrecker#tech#hunter#arc trooper echo#character thoughts#i love them so much
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One Night Flame (Epilogue)
Series Summary: Y/N is a 3rd grade teacher, who had a really bad breakup. To help cheer her up, her friends convince her to go out to a bar on a school night, something she never does now a day, and things take an unpredictable turn. The stranger she meets, and later has a one night stand with, may be harder to get rid of than she thought.
Pairing: Y/N Carter x Dean Winchester
Word Count: 2200+
A/N: Pretty sure I wrote this series last year, and I’m just now getting around to writing a epilogue... OOPS! Anyway, finals are this week, so as soon as Friday comes... I’M FREE FOR 6 WEEKS BEFORE THE NEXT SEMESTER!! Which means, hopefully I can sit down and write:) So, enjoy the little I can write right now, and if you haven’t read the series yet! Please do! It’s a good one;)
Epilogue:
“The turkey Dean! The turkey!”
“Right! Right! I’m getting it…” Dean came from the living room, running through the backdoor as the timer went off for his experimental smoked turkey he was trying out for thanksgiving this year.
“How do you think it’s going to go?” Sam asked, grabbing his wine glass that you had already refilled twice since he’d been there.
He was helping you with the side dishes as Jess and her grandparents were in the living room, playing board games, waiting for dinner to be ready. Mon and Benny were also there for your feast since you and Dean had introduced them to each other about a month ago. They had really hit it off actually. Hence, spending thanksgiving with friends this year since they didn’t have really close family.
“Honestly, pretty good. As soon as he got that damn smoker, he hasn’t stopped researching and finding recipes to use it. Even did a few practice rounds with brisket and pork,” you replied, putting the last bit of the deviled eggs on the platter in front of you before setting it up nicely.
“Ok, but a whole turkey compared to brisket?” Sam questioned, raising his glass with an eyebrow just as high.
“Yeah, you’re right. That’s why I doubled up on the sides, and I have a ham in the oven,” you chuckled, placing your hand on your belly unconsciously.
Sam looked down at the motion. Everyone close to you knew. You told them pretty soon once you found out everything was healthy and on the right track in the pregnancy.
“So… When do you guys figure out the sex?” Sam said, stepping closer and with a smile. “It’s getting close to that time right?”
It was. You were a little over 3 and a half months pregnant. You were the tiniest bit showing, but as soon as the bump became even a little visible, Dean couldn’t keep his hands off of your stomach. It was like he had magnets connected to them. You actually had gotten the results back yesterday, but were waiting to tell the whole family. Dean wanted to wait until his parents were in town, but as soon as you got the letter he almost ripped it open in excitement. Lucky for you, you hid it and convinced him to wait one more day like you planned.
“Yeah actually. We, um,” you leaned in making sure no one snuck into the kitchen while you told him the little secret. “The letter came yesterday. We’re planning on opening it with all you guys after dinner.”
“After?!” Sam shouted, getting a hush from you. “Aw, come on. You’re going to make us wait?”
“They don’t even know their waiting,” you giggled, turning to the rolls now. Making sure the butter and silverware was out for final touches.
“But I do, and now I have to wait,” Sam kinda pouted reminding you of Dean.
“Hey, you asked, and I answered. Plus, you’re going to be waiting 45 minutes max. Who’s to say Dean can even wait that long,” you laughed again rolling your eyes.
“Ok, turkey is done, and boy do I have a good feeling about it,” Dean said coming in with a proud smile.
“Have you finally mastered the smoker?” you asked, placing a hand on you hip and the other on straightening your shirt.
“Oh sweetheart, can’t you smell the victory. I’ve more than mastered it,” he winked walking over and placing that magnet of a hand on your belly without even thinking twice.
“It’s not just in the smell. We have to taste it too,” Sam snorted.
“Shut up bitch,” Dean huffed.
“Dean,” you groaned knowing Jessie was in the other room.
“Jerk,” Sam retorted instantly.
“Children!” you interrupted. “Dinner smells amazing, and we should probably invite our guest to eat it before it gets cold. Hmm?” you said poking Dean’s side.
“Ok, ok. I’ll start carving the turkey. Sam go get everyone,” Dean leaned in giving you a peck on the cheek before moving to the giant bird wrapped in foil. Once Sam was out of the room Dean pulled you close to where he was. “So, you have the envelope?”
“It’s still tucked away from you, you little sneaker. I’ll grab it once we finish dinner.” You maneuvered to where you leaned your cheek on his shoulder and a hand around his back as you watched him carefully begin to carve the turkey. He wasn’t wrong, it did smell amazing.
“I was thinking maybe before dinner, and then we eat in celebration,” he said bargaining with you. “I mean, I was just thinking…”
“Just thinking? Like thinking all night, just thinking?”
“Maybe…” he dragged out.
You let out a sigh with a little laugh as you squeeze his bicep. “Ok you impatient man. I’ll go get the envelope. We can do it before dinner if that’s ok with everyone.”
Dean pumped a fist in the air before giving her a big kiss on the cheek. “You go grab that, and I’ll finish carving up this bad boy. Hey Sam, you got everyone?” he shouted toward the living room as Y/N walked out.
A few minutes later, everyone was in the kitchen looking at the buffet style of thanksgiving goodies scatter across the counter tops. Mashed Potatoes, rolls and biscuits, turkey, gravy, vegetables, stuffing, sweet potato and green bean casserole, the list went on. Y/N walking in last with the envelope in her hands discreetly. Dean saw her slightly wave it at him and he smiled before clapping his hands together.
“Ok everyone, first off, thank you for allowing Y/N and I to host this year and bring you to our house. We are so very thankful for each and everyone of you, and could not ask for a better group of people in our lives.” Dean smiled as Y/N came and positioned herself into his side. Reflectively, his arm wrapping around her waist pulling her as close to him as he could get her. “We are also very grateful for another thing that happened to us this year,” he grinned, moving a hand to her belly.
“Immensely,” Y/N smiled at him. The crowd in front of them happy to see their love. “Because of that, we thought why not have some of our favorite people here to share the next step in our news.” She turned back to them.
“Wait, what next step?” Mary asked, standing next to her husband.
“Oh, hell yeah,” Sam cheered, getting a small slap to the arm by his mom at the language. “Sorry.”
“Wait, do you guys know the gender?” Smart little Jessie spoke up.
“That we do,” Dean grinned all proud.
“Hey Jessie,” Y/N said, bending down some to her level. “The results are in this envelope. Do you want to open them and read it for us?”
“I don’t want to mess it up,” she said, slightly nervous.
“That’s ok. I’m sure your dad would love to help you,” Y/N encouraged.
“Yeah, come on over here Jay. I’ll help ya figure it out,” Sam said squatting with open arms.
She nodded, taking the envelope and Dean helped Y/N back to her feet before they stood next to each other ready for the reveal.
“Oh, this is so exciting!” Monique jumped up and down. The rest of the room balancing on their toes in excitement watching Jessie and Sam open the little white paper treasure chest.
“I’m going to have another grandbaby!” Mary cheered her hands held tightly together as John laughed.
“Ok, let’s see,” Sam said, scanning the paper for the information, and then pointing it out to Jess. “You ready?”
The excitement for the parents caused them to hold each other tightly in anticipation.
“Can I say it?” Jessie asked, waiting for confirmation as she looked at her dad.
“Yeah, go for it.”
“It’s a girl!” Jessie jumped up and down as Sam smiled. “I’m going to get another girlfriend!”
“Oh my God!” Dean shouted, turning to Y/N and picking her up off the ground gently. The rest of the room cheered and jumped with joy as well. “We’re having a baby girl!”
“We are!” Y/N laughed holding onto Dean.
Once everyone had had their moment to jump and scream, they went around hugging and congratulating the couple.
“I say we dine to that,” Dean said, raising a beer.
“I agree with that,” Y/N nodded, raising her sparkling cider.
Everyone dug into their meals and conversation went around the table. Some about school, some about the fire station, some about John thinking of adding on to the garage he ran. But the main topic of interest… Baby names? Nursery ideas? Who do you think she’s going to look like? When is the wedding again?Are you going to take off extra time at work? Have you gone dress shopping yet? How about babysitters? Do you know any around the area?
“Oh, don’t worry about babysitters. That’s what the grandparents are for. And since I work from home, I’ll gladly take her off your hand when the time comes,” Mary winked.
“We’ll definitely be calling you sometime mom. Don’t worry,” Dean laughed leaning back after a full meal. “Now, where’s the pie?”
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Later that night.
“So a girl? You think you can handle that?” Y/N smiled as she pulled the covers back and maneuvered to her side of the bed. Her nightly routine was all done as Dean brushed his teeth in the connected bathroom.
“Of course I can handle that. I helped Sammy raise Jessie. What? You think I can’t do it? Think of me as a boy dad?” Dean wrinkled eyebrows after spitting the toothpaste out.
“Dean, no one said anything about you not being able to do it. I’m just saying, and even Jessie hasn’t got to this age, girls tend to grow up and-” she started.
“No, no. I’m not talking about growing up and starting dating, if that’s what you’re getting at. Cause she’s still a little bean in your belly, and even after she comes out, she’ll be a little bean forever,” Dean started.
“I was going to say that I feel like teenage angst with girls is a lot harder, but you just skipped right to the dating part,” Y/N laughed, grabbing her book on her bedside and gently running a hand up and down her stomach.
“Either way, I’ll take care of it,” Dean said as he flossed in the mirror. “By the way, any of those names mentioned at dinner sound any good to you?”
“Although I love your mom, I don’t think Bertha is going to be up there…”
“Yeah, I don’t know where she got that. I think it was a family name way back when, but I’m not even so sure about that,” Dean cringed coming back in the room. “What about Daisy? That was Jessie’s, wasn’t it?”
“Eh, not bad, but I feel like there is something better. No offense to Jess.”
“Yeah, agreed,” he said, sliding in the bed and making himself mold into Y/N’s side as she read her book in one hand, and played with his hair in the other.
“What about Winona?” Y/N offered.
“Like Ryder?” Dean perked up.
“Well I guess, but that wasn’t who I was thinking of. Just liked the name,” she chuckled.
“What about Ryder? That’s badass,” Dean said no in his own world. When he didn’t get a response he looked up to see Y/N with a bitch face. “What?”
“Nothing, dork,” Y/N sighed. “But let’s keep our options open.
“Ok, hit me with another.”
“I like Reese…”
“Not bad, not bad. What about Dakota?” Dean countered. “I have a really good friend that lives up there in South Dakota.”
“Who do you know in South Dakota,” Y/N shrugged, going back to the book in front of her.
“Same person who was able to pull some strings and get me your address when I first met you,” Dean admitted.
“What?” Y/N said looking back at him.
“Her name’s Jody. She’s in the police force up there, and she has some outs and ins with the big people,” Dean wiggled his eyebrows.
“You little rascal. You really went above and beyond to bring me that scarf back,” Y/N laughed.
“I had to see ya again darling. Can you blame me?” Dean leaned up kissing her cheek. “Hey, let’s talk about all this tomorrow. Cooking up Big Bird himself made me tired. Then you add in-”
“The 3 slices of pie you ate on top of your thanksgiving plate? Yeah, you’re about to have a carb and sugar crash.”
“You guessed it.”
“Get some sleep Dean-o,” she smiled as he cozied up into her while she read her book. Within minutes his soft snoring took up the room. Like every night, he had to fall asleep with at least one of his hands on her stomach. She woke up with him doing the same thing too. “You’re going to be an amazing father, Dean Winchester. Glad I’m doing this with you.”
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Chromeskull falling for the reader whose a Burlesque Dancer who wears a revealing Bride of Frankenstein costume that shows off childhood scars that have tattoos to look like stitches over them.
Chromeskull x Reader- Freakish Proposition
Authors Note: Writing again for my 6′7 tall husband....and also trying to get back into the writing game more.
Warning: None
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Jesse Cromeans was an extrovert by any means and the nature of his business got him into all type of places, especially exclusive clubs varying from classy snobby ones to stripper nightclubs to the more unusual ones, so no wonder that Halloween was to be spent into a night of fine alcohol and possibly some piggy hunting into these nightclubs.
Halloween meant that he could be more of Chromeskull and less Jesse Cromeans, wearing the chromed skull mask was giving him a boost of power and confidence, not like he really needed it, but for Jesse there was never enough, call him a greedy bastard, but that's how you get successful and respected into the world of the rich and nasty.
Humans were like animals in Jesse's opinion, even him, but here depends on what animal you are according to the food chain, and Jesse was definitely an apex predator and what does a predator do? Stalk piggies and tear them apart, limb by limb.
Nightclubs were the perfect environment for piggies, especially the exclusive ones because all piggies had to do to get a free ticket inside was flash some skin, push their chest out, and bat their eyelashes, looking for a fat walking wallet full of money to support their needs. They didn't care who it was as long as they were buying the piggy the last Gucci purse and gifted them a Porsche for their birthday.
It was the cruel reality of what relationships were like nowadays; there was no such thing as love, it was all business under the facade of sweet-talking and arms holding. Jesse didn't mind cruelty, it was one of his top characteristics, one that gained him his status in society; no wonder men wanted to be in his Oxford shoes and women to choke on his cock in an attempt to get a fancy dinner and a bottle of Moet.
He loved the dim-lit nightclubs, he was accustomed to the eerie vibe it gave, after all, the most interesting part of his life happened at night, and the fact that everyone's attention was pulled on the highlighted stage gave him the opportunity to observe more; more piggies to kill and from the audience sitting at the tables, close to the old geezers, he had plenty to choose from.
The show was about to start in 15 minutes, so he took his time, a waitress coming to deliver a bottle of Lagavulin, a whiskey glass, and a small bucket of ice. She poured Jesse the expensive liquor into the crystal glass, adding two cubs of ice, and he was more than amused when she tried to flash him a view of her cleavage; desperate piggy.
He could see from behind the mask how the other piggies observed; they were predators too in a way, but cheaper ones, their eyes always scanning what the men ordered because that showed how much money they had.
You don't just simply go to a man who orders one glass of cheap vodka over one who had a whole bottle of a 16-year-old fine whiskey.
Tattooed hands pulled the chromed mask off, and from the corner of his eyes, he could read the disgust on the piggies across the room as they took in his scarred face. He got used to such reactions, but flash a stack of money in their faces and the botoxed bimbos will be on their knees, worshipping his cock.
Jesse wondered how their lips would look cut off and showed up their loose cunts, while their eyes would be filled with tears, blood pouring out of each cut on their caked up skin, each cut deeper than the last.
He was pulled out of his sadistic daydream by a voice announcing that the show will start in 10 seconds and a chorus of applause followed as the red curtain drapes moved to each side, the slow jazz music started as did the girls on the stage started their dancing.
One girl, in particular, pulled on Jesse's attention, unlike the other females, her attire and make-up were different, declaring that she was the lead one, and his assumptions were approved as she started to sing, or better said, you started to sing, the slow beat of the music picking up speed as did the sensual moves.
Unlike the other dancers who wore white, your attire was as black as night, with lace details, a tight corset that made the bald man feel jealous. Most would say that your outfit was skimpy, but that's how the burlesque dancers were supposed to be dressed; sexy, sensual, and very appealing to the eye, and God how much you caught Mr. Cromeans brown eye.
Not only were you a vixen in black lace, but also very adorable, your smile and sparkling eyes showing that you were genuine having the time of your life. Jesse is a very observant man and couldn't ignore the tattoo sleeves down your arms; red and black roses are adorned by delicate barbed wire representing stitches.
If Jesse knew something very well, it was the ink on the skin and could identify scars under the intricate designs, and sure as hell, you were hiding quite a lot for such a delicate, little thing; well, everything was little compared to his intimidating height. It was very unusual to see scars nowadays on women; maybe you had a toxic and abusive relationship, maybe a destructive childhood?
He was getting curious and not even the depraved looks from the piggies around him got his attention, and that said something because he wasn't on to pass up the opportunity to slaughter some beef. He was more interested in the little ghoul on the stage; you finished your performance and bowed with a grin, waving around, the audience clapping and some wolf-whistling, the scarlet curtain falling down and hiding the stage.
Taking one sip of his whiskey, he saw you march up to the bar in a happy skip like you didn't have a care in the whole world. He snapped his fingers and motioned for the waitress to come to him which she happily did.
"What can I do for you, Sir?" she asked, batting her eyelashes, not at all impressing Jesse.
'Her. Tell her to come over here.' he typed on the phone then showed the waitress, who dropped her sugar-sweet attitude and rolled her eyes.
Note: Hang the waitress by her guts later.
You were ready to get a drink for yourself too after the performance, but someone tapped you on the shoulder. Turning around you saw it was Tina, who had a scowl on her face.
"That bald guy over there wants to talk with you." she told you, then just like that left. You furrowed your eyebrows and finally, your gaze landed on the said man, who motioned for you with a curled finger to come to him.
Curiosity took over you and you moved over to him.
"Yes? May I help you?" you asked and you noticed that he was typing on the phone, then an electronic voice startled you.
'Sit down. I could use some company.'
Well, that certainly took you by surprise; one that he wanted your company when he could get any waitress or glamorous trophy girl from this nightclub, and two...He was mute....That or either he was some weirdo who hated to talk.
You did as he wanted, taking a seat across from him, looking down at your hands, not knowing exactly what to discuss with him, not to mention he didn't even tell you his name, so you decided to start with that, introducing yourself.
'Jesse Cromeans, a pleasure to meet you, little ghoul.' you really needed to get used to that spooky electronic voice from his phone.
"Actually, I was supposed to be Frankensteins Bride, but it turned out to be more of a ghoul." you said with a nervous chuckle, which he returned with a smirk, one that seemed to suit him, despite the scars he had, he was...unique; not necessarily handsome or drop-dead beautiful, but he had that specific charisma that drew people in like an aphrodisiac.
'And where is your Frankenstein?' You had to stifle a laugh at his humorous question, so might as feel continue to entertain him.
"Probably in a coffin." you answered, making Jesse's smirk devilish so like you said something very appealing and familiar.
"Seriously, no. No undead husband or boyfriend." you said, licking your dry lips. You really needed a drink and like Jesse could read body language he called upon the waitress again, and you ordered your favorite.
'White Russian? I pictured you more of a Bloody Mary.'
Again, you smiled and laughed.
"Not a fan of tomato juice. If I had to choose a red drink, maybe cherry or strawberry." you responded.
Although your answers seemed all casual and not even flirty, to Jesse they triggered the killer side, because when you're a very sleek serial killer like Chromeskull, you got a dark sense of humor.
'Performing again next weekend?'
"No. This was just a one-time thing, I'm not exactly a showgirl and if I'm gonna be honest the only reason I was so relaxed was because of the make-up that made me look like a monster girl." you answered, taking a sip of your drink.
'If not a showgirl, then what?'
Jesse was simply curious; if she wasn't a performer here then with what was she filling her time, what did she worked as?
"I am studying medicine, but it's not exactly the path I've wanted." you said with a sigh, your cheerful mood dropping.
'Interesting. The medicine you say? And why did you choose it if you don't like it?'
"No, no! I like...well, liked it, but let's say it's not cheap to stay for so many years in college and I don't wanna burden my parents with the taxes that are way out of their limit."
A good-hearted piggy? That was something new.
'How did you managed to get so far if you say the taxes are way over your budget?'
He was pretty much dissecting her, he wanted to know more; and it wouldn't really surprise him if she said that she did unorthodox things for money, most girls in college do.
"Well, when I finished high-school I went to military school and went for two years in Afganistan, but you know...not the perfect environment for a small girl like me so I came back to try something else. I chose medicine, I was really curious about it, and with the money from the military years, I managed to pay my taxes until now.
Military? That would explain the scars, you don't need to be a detective to put the pieces together.
'Now?'
"Now? I work three jobs; at a library, as a waitress for a kids' restaurant, and recently here, but I think I'm gonna pass....Skimpy clothes aren't my cup of tea." you said, pulling out a pack of cigarettes, putting one between red-painted lips, only to be snatched away by Jesse.
You looked at him with a dumbfounded look.
'Talk. Smoking later.'
You sighed, not in the mood to make a scene over a cigarette, plus he seemed like the type who will have his way no matter what.
"What else do you want to know?"
'Amuse me.'
You snorted at that.
"What do you want me to juggle with knives?" you asked in a sassy tone.
Oh, piggy....That would definitely be entertaining.
'I have a proposition for you. If it's really your dream to be a surgeon and dissect people, I can help you get through with taxes.'
"I'm not a prostitute, jerk." you quickly said, probably it was a bit rude, and in other circumstances, Jesse would have bend over the said person and decapitate said piggy, but he was more amused and gave you a silent laugh.
'As much as tempting that sounds, no. I can help you pay the taxes; I can offer you a decent job that won't involve parading for old geezers...but if you want to spice things up I won't deny it.'
Was he really hitting on you?
"I didn't picture you for a philantroph." you responded, earning an arrogant smirk from Jesse, who lightened up the cigarette that he snatched from you, blowing a cloud of smoke in your direction.
'I can be many things, sugar....What do you say?'
Debating a little and looking down at your remaining drink in hand, you chose.
"I'm listening."
'Sweet. I knew you would see things my way.'
#chromeskull#laid to rest 2009#chromeskull: laid to rest 2012#Jesse Cromeans#chromeskull x reader#jesse cromeans x reader#slasher x reader#horror movies
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So a thing happened
Hey, so who remembers me saying that “Wildfire Hearts” was a one shot and I wasn’t gonna create an entire crew of OCs for a one shot?
... I’m weak and think too much so here have a crew list.
SHIP: Days of Reckoning
CREW: The Anarchy Pirates
Captain: Portgas D Riot | “Wildfire” Riot
Technically South Blue by way of his mother and birthplace, East Blue by way of his father and part of his childhood
Has eaten the Legendary Logia - Mera Mera no Mi, Model: Ghostfire (because “Hotarubi” reminds me of bog lights.)
Will never admit to anyone what happened in the canon timeline
Wants to bang Marco the Phoenix like a screen door in a hurricane
Completely out of fucks to give
Has died once already and fears nothing
First Mate: Ranger Dustin
Literally a cowboy
From East Blue
If Jesse McCree was a pirate this is the pirate he’d be
Has a Seahorse, likes to rope Seakings when he’s bored
Has roped and tied his crewmates and Captain to stop them from doing a Dumb more than once
Main weapons are his lassos and his ability to suplex a rowdy Seaking, but he’s also got a decent quickdraw – he shoots from the hip!
Hat-tip to Dusty – we loved you before you had a real name, white cowboy hat pirate man
Quartermaster: Occhio D Vittoria
Clairvoyant Clearfin Lionfish Mermaid
A “first generation” D – the D means “Drowned”
Technically an Author-SI but shh that’s a secret so she says she’s from Fishman Island
She’s basically a waterbender but only with seawater
Old enough to have legs and that’s all you need to know
Probably a witch actually
Spends a significant amount of time yelling at the Sea – please don’t freak out when the Sea starts arguing back if it happens just roll with it
Navigator: Kele of Shandora
Shandorian from a tribe that migrated away from the main Sky Island to an arpeggio to get some distance from the fighting
Has eyes tattooed on his eyelids for the lols
Black hair and black eyes, swarthy skin, many tattoos
He swol but built rangy like an alley cat
Has a magic compass
Fell off the Shandora arpeggio when trying to catch a seaturtle as a birthday present for his mother
Has pearl beads in his hair
HC that people from the Sky Islands have hollow bones, so Kele looks scary but is actually comparatively fragile.
Pirate married to Hilda and Tern
Cannoneer: Svan Hilda
Former North Blue noble
Platinum blonde with red eyes, very pale skin
Jacked like whoa – this woman can bench-press both her husbands and the main cannon at the same time
Also very tol
Really likes it when her “little surprises” make a bigger boom than the other guy’s
Frequently kidnapped by other pirate crews; proceeds to take them over through brute force and broken arms before absconding with their loot before they regain consciousness
Pirate Married to Kele and Tern
Bladesmith: Heel Tern
Why are there so many knives?
East Blue native and exactly as stubborn as you think that means
Light brown hair and dark brown eyes, tanned
Basically immune to fire because of Armament before Riot drags him out of East Blue because he started playing with burning coals before he was old enough to know better
Pirate married to Kele and Hilda
Doctor: Angelo Merci
Always smiling. Always.
Lost her medical license when she “accidently” slipped with her scalpel during surgery on a World Noble who was “fond of children”
Originally from West Blue
Technically was supposed to get killed for that but shanked the Marine escort and bolted before the order was given
Pink curly hair and green eyes, dark brown skin
Swordsman: Iago Montoya
Is basically what happens when a flamenco dancer and a swashbuckler have a baby
Very Dramatic Person
From South Blue
Dark purple hair and bright purple eyes, dark tan skin
Is BFFs forever with the Badu Brothers
Likes to accuse his opponents of killing his father to “set the proper mood!” even though Mr. Iago Sr. is running a popular theatre back in his hometown
Shipwrights: Ghal Friday and Mahn Gull
They are both from Water 7 but moved to East Blue as children
Friday looks like a dairy maid pin-up and has a grip that can crush cinderblocks barehanded
Has orange hair and blue eyes, tanned with freckles
Gull is really fond of secret passages and trapdoors
Has dark grey hair and overly large orange eyes, pasty from spending as much time as possible inside the ship
Friday and Gull are either married or co-dependant. We dunno for sure and we’re too scared to ask
They will finish each other’s sentences… and sandwiches.
They share only one braincell and it’s usually occupied with ship maintenance
Bard | Chronicler: Tarone Deff
A Lobster Fishman
From Fishman Island, obvs
His swimmerets have pseudo-hands that he uses to play instruments that need digits
Mostly a singer and percussion player tho
Has perfect pitch and can imitate voices really well
Musician: Dandy Leon
Has a massive embarrassing crush on Badur Mofu
Fails hard at flirting when he likes someone but gets like six different denden codes when he’s schmoozing for clothing discounts
Believes that every fight should have a musical score
Plays instruments beautifully, sounds like a dying cat when he tries to sing
Tucks his shirt into his pants but then leaves it unbuttoned so he can show off his “assets”
Fights with a giant fucking axe wtf you twee little bastard where were you keeping that?
Sniper: Mark Tagger
Has a telescope that is the same size as his rifle, and carries them both on his back in a harness, and that has caused some interesting incidents when he mixes them up by grabbing the wrong one
Best artist of the crew, so he helps Kele make the maps
Rainbow dreadlocks and black skin
Never seen without his visor on
Wears massively oversized shirts – I have no idea if he’s got pants on your guess is as good as mine
Cooks: Badur Mofu and Badur Asif
Twins – have recent Artic Wolf Mink Ancestry that makes them look feral, but far enough removed from it that they’re mostly human
White hair, gold eyes, claws, fangs, and slightly off proportions
Badur Asif talks, Badur Mofu doesn’t talk
Enhanced senses mean they are super strict about seasonings
Lookout | Spymaster: Long Conner
Extremely farsighted – can see an approaching ship 3 days away, cannot see own shoelaces
Learned hypnosis and grifting from his granny
Has a very trustworthy face
He is a lying liar who lies
Apprentice Captains:
Portgas D Ace
Born Gol, took mother’s family name instead
Ate the Mera Mera no Mi because he was shipwrecked and forgot to pay attention to what he was eating
Portgas D Sabo
A “First Generation” D
Formerly Outlook, forgot this due to brain trauma
Joined the crew at 13 when the Anarchy Pirates stole him from the Revolutionary Army
Ate the Yami Yami no Mi because Luffy did a Dumb Thing
Portgas D Luffy
Formerly Monkey
Ate the Gomu Gomu no Mi because he thought it was a desert
Gonna be the next King of Pirates
#wildfire hearts#wildfire riot#portgas d riot#a crew of OCs#Sanjuno's ficwork#all of their names are PUNS#puns glorious puns#the ship is also named because PUNS#i'm definitely not avoiding my nano project#lol wut
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I can barely breathe when you are near.
I’m just gonna say I totally loved the show. Mad love.
And in case you haven’t figure it out yet, or watched the show to get it, I’m talking about Ginny and Georgia.
So many important topics touched on so many feelings and oh so many love triangles.
So join me as i dissect the whole show hehe .
Alright basic plot-
Young single mom Georgia and her teenage daughter Ginny, and younger son Austin, are always on the road and have now moved across the country to the small town of Wellsbury, Massachusetts from Texas, where they encounter a whole load of quirky characters. Ginny, who never had friends, slowly starts fitting in with the popular sophomores, mainly her neighbour Maxine, who also has a twin brother Marcus while Georgia befriends their mother Ellen. The series follows their attempts and struggles of fitting in with the town, all while developing their own love triangles (square in Georgia’s case). And the best part is, the unfolding of Georgia’s dark past filled with teen mom struggles and a little bit of murder mystery as to how she has gotten to where she is now.
Teen mom and daughter combo again? Been there done that!
Well yes, as everyone compares it to Gilmore Girls (my personal favourite show ever) here are some similarities and differences as well as other show references.
*SPOILERS!!
It does explore that close relationship that Ginny and Georgia have, but obviously the kind of bond that Rory and Lorelai had were a lot stronger and had their own personal quirks and wit. There were often rifts in G&G’s relationship caused by the secrets of Georgia’s past as well as Ginny feeling inferior to her own mother in terms of looks and her ability to be a chameleon to fit in anywhere. Rory was more focused on her grades and was comfortable just having her few friends. Ginny on the other hand wanted to be liked and wanted to fit in with her school friends and eventually becomes part of MANG and the boys. And in the case of the mothers, Lorelai focused on raising Rory and worked her way up to eventually owning her own Inn while Georgia snuck and tiptoed her way around swindling money wherever she could but all in the best intentions of her kids more than herself, desperate to give her kids the life she never had.
Also in a way I feel like this is also similar to Jane the Virgin except of course Jane’s character is older, but if you take the standpoint of the mother-daughter relationship and love triangle(Jane/Rafael/Michael) as well as a little psychotic Murder mystery Petra vibes.
, I feel like G&G is a good mix of Gilmore and JTV.
When it comes to love interests, Ginny was stuck between boyfriend Hunter and neighbour Marcus. Sweet, innocent Hunter (my favourite character in the whole series because if you know me you’d know I’m a hopeless romantic) was pretty much Dean to Rory, while cool skater and stoner guy Marcus was Jess. And honestly I see a similar trend here where most people are Team Jess/Marcus whereas I’m team Dean/Hunter for the main fact that Dean and Hunter both treated the girls really good and I like that.
Georgia, as I mentioned was more of in a love square than a triangle, because why the hell not right? There’s Joe, the owner of the cafe where everyone spends most of their time, then there’s Mayor Paul, who Georgia pushes her way to work for to get on his good side. And then of course, Zion, Ginny’s father. Sounds a lot like Luke, Jason and Christopher doesn’t it. I love that Joe had a more interesting and different story, where it was depicted in the flashback scene where homeless young Georgia, just found out she was pregnant at a gas station and comes out to a crowd of high schoolers, which is when she meets Joe. She says to him “I’ll look you up if I’m ever in Wellsbury” Joe was already attracted to her as a teenager and doesn’t realise it’s the same Georgia he met years ago till the last episode whereas Georgia has known all this while. I don’t know about you but I feel like now Georgia has the funds to move to somewhere she aspired to be, where she knows her kids will get the best and where she received “a sandwich and a pair of raybans that changed my life” Also let me just add that Raymond Ablack (Joe) is INCREDIBLY HOT.
Moving on to Paul, Georgia is attracted to him but there is that underlying greed because Paul can provide her stability and security and power. And that is when she will finally feel like she has achieved wheat she needs to. Towards the end, she almost chooses Zion because of her deep affection for him as ‘her penguin’ as she refers to him as. Being with Zion also means she can let her guard down and relax a little, and obviously is a great father to Ginny and even Austin who isn’t even his biologically. Which also makes both guys equally good contenders for Georgia.
Another thing I love about the show is MANG. Their friendship is real, it’s not just Abby and Norah accepting Ginny because of Max. Yes Abby did throw her under the bus in the beginning but they soon became really close and never singled her out after the shoplifting incident. It wasn’t a whole case of Regina George and the plastics all over again. They didn’t care that she was different.
So I feel like Abby is a very interesting character also. I read that her character was created based on a friend of the writer. So abby puts up a very strong front when actually she is feeling quite distraught from her parents ongoing divorce as well as her own issues with body image. Abby is very petite but still is not satisfied with her body so she tapes her thighs to make them look smaller and wear tight jeans so that she can look slimmer. I the Halloween episode, Press even calls her “whale legs” and she obviously gets upset and you can see it affects her because she’s striving for such a perfect image all the time but also I feel like she has a thing for Press so that really messes her up. You can also see she does get a little jealous of Ginny and Max’s friendship but that’s mainly because she feels lonely and unheard and she ends off being estranged from Norah and Max feeling like her whole world crumbled. I really hope MANG gets to patch up. They were the ideal friend group along with the guys.
“Oppression Olympics, let’s go.”
I don’t know guys, this line really stood out to me.
Basically this is the scene in episode 8 where Ginny and Hunter argue about racism and why Ginny deserved to win that writing contest with her unique style (girl used slam poetry for goodness sake that essay was amazing!!??) But Hunter won and he is clearly the favourite of their teacher. He talks about how he is half Taiwanese and the Asian stereotypes he faces here as well as the White remarks he gets from the Asian side of his family. Ginny too says she can’t fit in because she is half Black and how this town had a very small black population and people are not sure how to look at her. I feel like touching on these topics of race was really vital to not only the show but to the actors as well. From the bts, I read that Antonia (Ginny) and Mason (Hunter) were in a room with the writer and jus spoke about the kind of remarks they have personally faced which helped develop the argument scene because it was so real and raw and quite upsetting to watch. It’s something very relatable to the audience which also just amplified that whole episode overall.
I mentioned earlier my favourite character is Hunter. I admit I have a major crush on both the actor and the fictional character. Ok so I think Hunter was a great character, a very good boyfriend too, I mean look at the way he cared for Ginny, supported her, just that unfortunately she was more attracted to Marcus in the end but also that ugly oppression olympics fight just gave his character more depth to show that Hunter wasn’t as perfect as he seemed. I think girls watching the show deserved to see what a good guy looked like. He was smart, in a band, a very caring boyfriend, popular but not cocky. If you compare to let’s say the character if Peter Kavinsky, I think Hunter made a better boyfriend. DO i also think Kavinsky is a damn dream boat? Of course I do. but then again, I thought John Ambrose was a much better guy in the TATB series. Kavinsky was originally dating another girl before the whole fake couple thing started. Whereas going back to Hunter, he already admired Ginny from the first episode and stayed truly respectful until the end of the show. And that’s something girls should see and aspire to have.
Yes I loved the song I loved the fact that he sang it for her, I am such a hopeless romantic and I absolutely hate that poor Hunter/Mason has been getting a lot of backlash for the song/character. I’ve rewatched a lot of the Hunter/Ginny scenes multiple times just because. Hunter was a good guy. Period.
So looking forward, I think a lot of important topics were touched in this show, slightly different from let’s say 13 Reasons Why, and I hope that they can continue to delve into those stories such as racism,self harm, body image and so on which really hit home for me. Important discussion topics, important for kids to see like oh hey this character is kinda like me, and if they are facing these issues, how can they get through it?
Also I need answers to all my questions - Where did Ginny go? How does Georgia get away with everything? Will MANG get back together? Does Abby have a deeper story to tell? Do Marcus and Ginny end up together? AND WHAT ABOUT MY POOR BBY HUNTER??? Lots of unanswered questions, lots of stories to dig deeper into, and so many secrets. I loved the mother l-daughter relationship, the same way I loved Lorelai and Rory’s relationship too.
I obviously totally enjoyed the show, I’ve recommended it to many friends and I hope they enjoy it as much as I do, and get more people on my Hunter Chen bandwagon hahahaha! Let’s hope for a season 2!!
Another super long post, finally done. I can move on to watching other shows now (and still constantly wish I too had cool stuff like Sophomore sleepover)
Hate you, kidding! Love you, mean it!
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Mendax and the Wolffe: One-shot Fic
A/N: Yes, I made this a while ago, yes it’s dirty, and yes I did it for my enjoyment. I am sorry for making this.
WARNING: It’s a dirty fic, man. You know what you gotta watch for. Stay safe bois. Also, the clones are being nasty lil boys, especially Wolffe being feral
Word Count: 5k-ish
Pairing: Darth Mendax x Commander Wolffe, OC x Wolffe
Ahsoka, Maul and his new, previously Jedi love Eli, weren’t resting on the random forest planet when evening was approaching. Eli had decided to try and save a few new clones from the wrath of this new Empire born from Sidious. Cody was their first target, and were going to supposedly deliver him to Kenobi. I felt it wasn’t wise to bring Maul on that adventure, but Eli argued against my opinion. Wherever Eli went, Maul followed. Now, I was stuck sitting near a growing campfire and surrounded by a couple clones and their downed ships acting more as shelter. I’d only learned their names when we first got here a few days ago.
The clones were relatively easy to tell apart, thank the Maker. The only blonde there was Rex, formerly Captain of the 501st. He had a blonde buzzcut, a clean shave but stubble was close to growing in, and his legs looked like they could kick her head clean off.
Next was a brash clone of the 501st named Fives, easy to pick out from the tattoo of the number five on his temple. He had short hair like Rex, only he had black hair, as well and a goatee like beard. He’d been injured badly, but he was healing relatively fast.
Jesse was next, almost like a child of the 501st group (based on personality). He was playfully flirty to me at times, but overall, was like sunshine after rain. He had a large tattoo of the previous Galactic Republic on his bald head, and a 5 o'clock shadow. Like Fives, he was injured badly but was healing.
Gregor, one of the few who survived relatively unscathed and a republic commando, was a bit shorter than his brothers. He had longer black hair that was neatly styled, and stubble growing in like Jesse. Rumor had it that his hair was much longer once. He was built like a boulder though, with large shoulders and seeming a bit thicker in build than his other brothers. His gentle nature contrasted his look greatly.
Kix was probably the most average looking of all the clones, and their medic. Once in cryo after some mystery mission, got rescued by pirates a good while ago, now helping the injured that survived the Order. He had a short sort of haircut with black hair, and friendly brown eyes like the rest of his brothers. Only, his eyes seemed to be able to comfort anyone and managed to speak in the calmest voices possible.
Echo had a messy sort of story, and his appearance made that possible. His skin was slightly lighter than the deep tan of his brothers, and he had darkened eye sockets, like he was constantly sick (though he was perfectly healthy). Multiple scars could be seen on his head in a particular pattern, and black hair was coming in like the crew cuts of Rex and Fives. He had a handprint on his armor, which made him stand out. He was also practically stuck by Fives’ side at all times, including around the campfire.
The last one was Wolffe, the one clone I knew before the mess Order 66 had caused. He was very different from his brothers. He had a pink scar going over right eye, and in the eye socket was a white cybernetic eye (it made him almost seem like he was blind on that side). He had short black hair like many of his brothers there, but it looked most similar to Kix. He was probably the tallest, even if it was by little over an inch. He had a stubble shadow, like Jesse and Gregor. Like the wolves on Lothal, he was built to fight and it showed. His biceps were certainly the second largest, outranked by Gregor, and thighs able to crush skulls (if he wanted). Without his top half of armor on and relaxing in his blacks, there was the clear outline of abs on his waist. I wasn’t sure I picked that detail up. He nearly killed me when I first arrived with Maul, Eli, and Ahsoka. My eyes remained focused on the fire in front of me, memories flooding my brain.
It was done, the Order initiated and finished in only what seemed like an hour. My clothes were dirtied by dust and almost ratty. Maul was in his usual sith robe attire, minus the usual cloak that hid away his features. We were sitting at a small table in what was like a casual living room. Eli and Ahsoka were whispering to each other nearby, wiping away a few stray tears. This Order had killed many of their friends, and clones alike. Families were shattered and Sidious was to blame, me and Maul knew that for sure. Ahsoka nodded to Eli, and then walked up to the bridge of the ship. Eli fixed her neutral colored Jedi robes and turned to Maul.
“Lucky for us, our ship is arriving at the safety rendezvous soon. I’d be wary of a few clones, they may think you’re against them so. . . don’t act too aggressive.” Maul leaned on the heel of his hand and gave an expression similar to someone raising an eyebrow. “Eli my dear, I’m constantly fueled by anger, driven by spite and revenge for years. Being aggressive is my personality.” I didn’t care to speak or include themselves in conversation. I simply hid in the hood of my Sith robe and remained silent. Eli turned to me, “Hey Mendax, there’s one guy who you’ll know once we arrive. Though I’m not sure he’d be the most happy to see you. Not the biggest fan of Sith still.”
“Don’t humor me. I’m not looking to make friends.”
Eli scoffed, then rolled their eyes. “Alright, fine, sit and brood. But you better not say anything that will make you end up with blaster holes.” I chuckled, then looked Eli in the eye, “If that were to happen, I’d consider it a mercy.” The Jedi turned away and went to join Ahsoka Tano on the bridge. Maul sighed, rubbing the bridge of his nose.
“I know you’re still hurting, I can sense it. . .”
“I just don’t understand. . . It feels cruel to live. To live in such darkness as overpowering as this. All the death he brought, to us, to the Jedi-”
“I know that’s not the real reason you’re upset, Mendax. . . Savage would want you to live on. He loved you, so dearly.” I was silent, then leaned on Maul’s shoulder. Maul slowly placed a gloved hand on my head. He wasn’t one to regularly give comforting touch, but this. . . this was nice.
“Things will change now, and we’ll move past Sidious’ plans.”
When we were introduced, almost all the clones had aimed their guns at us. Wolffe seemed a bit hesitant to aim at me though, instead aiming at Maul. A few good sassy remarks were thrown, but we all agreed no more killing was needed. Wolffe still kept a close eye on me as days went on, however.
Jesse’s laughter tore me from my thoughts and into his conversation. All of the clones seemed happy, or amused. I glared at them and asked, “What’s so funny, boys?”
“Oh, nothing Mendax. We’re comparing body count and the comments made about us.” Body count? Was this a sick count of all the enemies killed? Fives made an impression of what sounded like a moan, then said, “Oh Fives, you know just how to please me!”
“No way! There’s no way you can please a woman with as rough as a hand like yours!” Nope, definitely not an enemy body count.
My face felt a little hot once I’d realized. I guess I should’ve known that soldiers like clones had needs. They weren’t Jedi so sexual acts were more. . . allowed? Wolffe was the only one who wasn’t talking about who fucked the best or how many men or women they spent a night of pleasure with. Feeling a little bothered plus warmed by the fire, I removed the cloak from around my body.
Fives was the first to try and get Wolffe to join in. “Hey, Wolffe! What’s your body count, hmm? I bet it’s a high one, what with the ‘rugged charm’ I’ve heard some women say about you.”
Wolffe grunted, taking a drink from a small cup he held in one of his hands. Fives went on, “Grunting is not usually an acceptable answer to a question, Wolffe.”
“It is now,” Wolffe replied, eyes landing on me as I sat across from him by the firepit. His gaze seemed to soften, and then he went back to staring at the contents in his cup. Fives decided not to push further, but rather turn to me. “And what about you, Mendax? Did the great Sith lord ever get any love?~”
“As much as I admire the Sith and their passions, we never really see many who use passion in a sense that they fight for someone. Most use passion more as ambition, seeking power and their way.”
“I asked if you had a boyfriend once, not your philosophies,” Fives said, rolling his eyes. I scoffed, and glared at him, “No, does that satisfy your curiosity? I had no one. All I had was Maul to oversee my progress and Savage to. . . to make me feel less lonely.”
“Define less lonely. . .”
Jesse shoved Fives, “Shut up. She’s obviously never had a boyfriend.” Wolffe turned his gaze to me again; I couldn’t tell what emotion was behind his eyes. A few of the brothers muttered to each other, then turned to Wolffe. He caught on to the staring and sneered, “What?”
“So are you going to tell her, or. . .?” Wolffe gave a low growl at Kix. He practically barked at him, “Know your place, soldier. And stop your insane claims.” Kix held his arms up in surrender, and smiled, “Just saying, Commander.” Rex rolled his eyes, then lightly shook his head. Clearly, the captain was getting just as annoyed as Wolffe was at his men. I couldn’t really blame him. Darkness was swallowing the forest around us; Rex added more logs to keep the fire burning.
“So, what’s the sleeping situation, boys? Since the generals and Maul are gone?” Gregor had asked, his meek voice coming through with the brief silence. Echo wrapped an arm around his shoulders, “I already figured it out for you.” He pointed at one of the ships, the largest one of them all. “That one will hold me, Fives, and Rex,” he said. Echo then pointed to the smaller ship next to it, saying, “That one there will be for you, Jesse, and Kix.” The smallest ship there was a simple cruiser, but good enough for a few people to live on, and it was the one Echo pointed to next. “That ship there is where Wolffe and Mendax will be,” he concluded. Rex started to snicker to himself, and tried to cover it with one of his gloved hands. “Something funny, Captain?” Wolffe asked. Rex replied, “No no, it’s nothing. Just laughing at the arrangements.”
“And why is that?”
“You’ll have a ship alone with Mendax. And I don’t want to ruin the moment for the two virgins.”
Wolffe growled loudly at Rex’s comment, clenching the cup tightly in his hand. His voice lowered dangerously low, “How about you shut it, Captain? I’m sure you men would hate to see their leader suddenly get a black eye and busted lip.” Rex squinted at Wolffe, “You think your strength could save you there? You believe that you can take on the Captain of the 501st in a fist fight?”
“Oh, I know it would. My squadron regularly fights in the dirt, so what makes you think this will end with you winning against me.” The two brothers got up and stood in front of each other, Wolffe glaring slightly down at Rex and teeth bared. Rex seemed relatively calm, but a sneer was forming on his features. “How about you prove it, Commander?” Rex challenged. Wolffe stiffened and clenched his fists tight. The two of them raised their fits, ready to fight then and there. Hearing enough banter, I got up and decided to stop the impending fight.
“SILENCE! If you keep bickering, I’ll give you all a good reason to shut up!” The flames of the fire flared, and burned bright for a few moments. Silence followed my shout, besides the cracking of the firewood.
All the clones looked at me in shock, Jesse’s, Kix’s and Fives’ faces all slowly turned to smiles as they looked at Wolffe. He was staring at me, eyes wide and blinking as if he was processing what had happened. I could only imagine that my eyes changed, a little side effect of being Sith. If I was angry enough, they looked just like Maul’s. Rex sat down next to his men, “Sorry Sir.” I huffed, calming down and rubbing the back of my neck. Wolffe made a rumbly noise in the back of his throat, before stomping off. Gregor called out to him, “Where are you going, Wolffe?!”
“To relax! And hit the refresher!” The rest of the clones made attempts to bring Wolffe back, but it was in vain. He’d already entered the ship, and disappeared from view. I sat back down by the fire, hearing the clones burst into some sort of shanty, and had their arms around each other’s shoulders. It was touching, to see them still act like family even after everything. It was almost like Order 66 didn’t happen. But it did.
The moons of the planet were well in the sky, and it’d been nearly an hour since Wolffe went into the ship he and I would supposedly share. The fire was dying, as was the nightly commotion. There was less energy, less blood flowing through the clones’ veins. Growing restless of being quiet while the clones talked amongst themselves, I got up and put my cloak on. I mumbled, “Heading in for the night. . .” before trudging over to the shared ship. I stretched my limbs and back, beginning my walk towards the beds. There were at least five rooms, each one with a decently sized space and bed. Making my way down the hall, I passed by the way leading to the refresher. I paused, hearing that it was still on. “Wolffe must like long hot showers,” I thought to myself. I was about to walk on, when I heard quiet grunting, then what sounded like mumbling.
“Mendax-” I heard, barely heard over the water running in the refresher. A few curses followed, and I felt a bit of panic. Did he hurt himself? Did he know I was here? I slowly walked through the small locker room, seeing Wolffe’s armor and blacks resting on a bench. Moving past them, I peeked into the refresher room.
It was a line of refreshers in glass stalls on the opposite wall from the entrance. The floor was tile, leading into the locker room. Only one of the refreshers had their door closed, somewhat clouded up with steam. The amount of steam in the room made the air humid, and I was sure that my hair was starting to puff up with it. There was a towel on a hook nearby said refresher. Moving closer, but out of view, my face heated up as I looked at what was in front of me.
Wolffe was still in the refresher, but certainly not injured. His eyes were screwed shut, brow furrowed and biting his bottom lip. He was naked of course, water washing over him and moving down his body. Leaning against one of the tile walls of the refresher, one of his arms rested against the wall he leaned against, and his other was in front of him. He had hair on his chest, leading down to a nice trimmed happy trail leading down to his cock, where his hand was a bit. . . busy. He groaned again, his hand wrapped around his cock and moving faster. Wolffe’s head leaned back against the tile, his mouth slightly open now as a soft moan past his lips. He was close, very close.
“Fuck- Mendax~, I want you so bad~. . . Make me feel so good.” Wolffe’s voice was lower by an octave or two, rumbling and lustful.
I’d be lying if that didn’t cause some sort of feeling between my legs. He was so vulnerable, and definitely not bad to look at. We had had our differences before and were becoming something of friends, but this? It was a little unexpected.
Scrambling to get away, I made the mistake of kicking his helmet. It made a clatter that echoed through the whole of the locker room. Ashamed that I’d be caught. I hid behind the small wall of lockers in the middle of the changing room. The noise of the refresher being on stopped, and there was silence. Very tense silence. I heard the sound of bare feet walking on the tile, moving to where Wolffe’s armor was. They stopped, and the silence returned. He was behind the lockers, where I was hiding. Suddenly the footsteps sounded like they moved away and out to the hallway. I quietly breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed. Slowly, I moved around closer to the refresher room and towards the edge of the locker wall. I peeked around, and looked for Wolffe. He wasn’t there, but his armor was still on the bench. That was odd. . . I turned back and collided with something solid and damp.
I pulled away and found myself staring into a pair of eyes, one an amber like brown, and the other a pale cybernetic white. I froze, and felt immensely flustered. Wolffe had a towel wrapped low around his hips, the happy trail disappearing under the soft white cloth. A few droplets were still moving down Wolffe’s body, and he felt very warm, even just by being so close to him. His cheeks were reddened, and a blank expression on his face. I gulped, swallowing down my nervousness and composing myself.
“What are you doing in here?” Wolffe asked, his voice low and rumbly like he was in the refresher. I cleared my throat and crossed my arms, “Was wondering why you were taking so long in the refresher.” Wolffe didn’t seem to buy my reasoning. He leaned down, trapping me with his hands on either side of my head.
“Really? And you didn’t hear anything?” I shook my head, not bearing to look Wolffe in the eyes. “Liar,” he growled out. He knew, of course he knew. One of his hands grabbed my jaw and forced me to face him.
“Look at me in the eye.” My eyes moved back to lock on Wolffe’s. His human eye was blown with lust, brown being swallowed by inky, hungry black. I found myself looking at his lips, and the feeling between my legs returned. Wolffe tilted my chin up, “I’ll be honest with you. When you said you’d give us a reason to shut up, my mind went to. .. less than innocent ideas. And I couldn’t sit with them all when you were right there and looking so . . . delicious.” I let out an exhale through my nose, and dared to ask, “Like what? Hmm?”
Wolffe let out a guttural growl, and the hand holding my chin moved down to my neck. He gave a light squeeze as his lips moved to whisper in my ear. “I want you to shut me up and kiss me until I forget my fucking name. . . I want to swallow all of your moans into my mouth, know the taste of your lips. I want to feel your tongue, and maybe stop your snark for once.” My thighs were twitching with his words; he didn’t even stutter. My hands found their way on his back, and I raked my nails down the muscle. “Would you like that? Would you like to have me?” he asked. I quietly replied, “I’ve never wanted anything more than that right now. . . but I don’t know what to do. . .”
“Then I’ll show you. . .” Wolffe’s hands found their way to my thighs and he picked me up with ease. He carried me down into the hallway and opened one of the doors leading to a bedroom. I was carried right to the bed, and the door closed behind him. It was doubtful that anyone would come barging in, so there was not much reason to lock it. He was already trying to take off my robes as he carried me, rushed kisses being pressed to my jawline. Wolffe was desperate, and the desire coursing through him was infectious.
His lips crashed against mine once my back hit the bed, and my legs were wrapped around his hips. They were softer than I anticipated, and much more intoxicating than I believed kisses should be. I felt drunk, limp as Wolffe pushed his tongue into my mouth and hands explored under my now messy robes. He made quick work of the top half of my clothing, almost ripped them in the process. Wolffe’s lips moved down to my neck; my head moved to the side so he had better access. A rumbling noise went through his chest like a building growl and he bit down into the flesh of my neck. He bit hard enough that I whined at the pinching pain. My feeble attempts of squirming were stopped by the weight of Wolffe moving on top of me: one of his thighs between mine, and hands pinning my wrists down. The gesture of biting and leaving dark bruises on my neck was repeated until my neck and collarbones were littered with the marks like a night sky, varying in size and color. Taking his time and kissing back up to my mouth, Wolffe gave me a tender, sweet kiss.
When he pulled away, I felt cold and my lips felt like they were buzzing. “I’ve wanted to do this for a while, in honesty. . .” Wolffe muttered, eyes looking over my face and his handiwork. His hands cradled my face lightly, like a feather caressing my skin. The innocence and purity of the gesture was lost when his thumb brushed over my lips and lightly tugged my bottom lip down. I opened my mouth and he pushed his thumb in, groaning as it was coated in my saliva. “Such a pretty little mouth,” he mumbled.
Wolffe pulled his hand away, then moved to pull off my pants. He started breathing heavily once he had a glance at the mess between my legs. “Fuck, you’re soaking,” was what he said. Without another word, he pulled me to the edge of the bed and knelt between my legs. Moving them so they rested on his shoulders, Wolffe began to mark up my thighs just like my neck. The feeling between my legs was starting to become unbearable, and I was aching to be touched. “You know, you could stop teasing and get to the point,” I grumbled. Wolffe responded by a smack on my thigh, looking up at me. The scene in front of me was sinful, and I thought it was all a dream since it seemed too good to be true.
“You want me to get to the point?” I nodded.
“Then I won’t stop til you’re begging,” he replied before moving his head down.
The feeling was heavenly, Wolffe’s tongue working through my folds and up to my clit. My hands found their way into his thick hair, tugging on his short black locks. He groaned at the action, then focused on working my clit. My body was twitching, and my back began to arch off of the bed. “Fuck- Oh Maker- Wolffe~!” were just a few of the words that spilled from my mouth out of pleasure. I tried to push him even closer, digging my heels into his muscular back and my thighs squeezing his head. It was almost embarrassingly fast how close I got in a matter of seconds, and my orgasm came with little warning. The pleasure was white hot, I felt like I was floating and my moans filled the room. Wolffe worked through it, and even a moment after I’d come down from the blissful high. My legs were twitching, and in the pale dim lights that were on in the room, I saw Wolffe look up at me with a smug look and my wetness on his chin. He wiped his face with the back of his hand, and hummed, “My assumption was correct, you do taste delicious.” I sighed and flopped back against the bed to catch my breath.
“Maker above, that was nice. . .” Wolffe chuckled at my comment.
“It’ll get better.”
“Hm?” I looked down to see Wolffe taking off his towel and his cock ready for attention. He was big, as far as I could tell. Moving himself closer, Wolffe held onto my legs and I felt him nudge my core. “I’ll go slow, ok?” His voice was quiet and gentle again. I pulled him down into a quick kiss, and gave a soft smile. “I know you won’t hurt me,” I said. Wolffe gave a short nod and held onto my waist. He pushed himself in slowly, and his jaw clenched tightly as he did. A struggling groan came from his mouth, and was joined by a weak moan of mine. Once fully in, he was panting and practically laying on top of me. Wolffe was cursing under his breath, resting his forehead against mine. “This feels- mm fuck- way better than I imagined. . . Fuck me, you’re killing me over here,” he managed to rasp out. As if I wasn’t aroused enough, his praise pushed me even further.
I held his face in my hands, watching as he looked at me with a half-lidded, dazed gaze. “You can move now,” I said. He didn’t move at first, and I was about to tell him again until he interrupted me.
With a voice lowering a good few octaves, he asked, “You want me to move, pretty girl?”
“Y-yes.” My impatience was getting to me.
Wolffe gave a grin, “Then beg.”
I could only assume I made a somewhat amusing shocked expression, because Wolffe chuckled. “You heard me, beg for me to move,” he said. I didn’t want to, at first. After all, I was a Sith and he was just a clone. I could’ve overpowered him and take control easily, yet I didn’t. My desire was getting the best of me, and I could barely move from underneath him. So I begged for Wolffe.
“Please- Please move, I need you.”
“Please who? What do you call me, sweetheart?” This was near torture at this point, but I went along.
“Please Sir. . . Please move~.” He smiled again, and pressed a quick kiss to my cheek.
“There’s my good girl~.”
Wolffe moved slowly, but Maker did it feel great. The slow drag of him against my walls was enough to make me start digging my nails into his shoulders. He wasn’t patient though; soon he was sitting up and setting a brutal pace. I was moaning, loud enough to probably end up being heard from the hallway. Wolffe’s brow was furrowed, but the smug grin on his face told me that he was enjoying having power over me. “Moaning like a bitch for me, and I’m the only one who can do that, right?~ Only I can make you moan and desperately beg~.” I tried to growl at him, to try and show that I didn’t like the degradation. My body betrayed me, and I could only moan and try to move in response instead. He was growling and panting, keeping his pace and his gaze staying on me. “Look at you, covered in my marks and bites. Kriffing beautiful and all mine to look at~. All fucking mine~.” Given that biting seemed to be the way he showed his affection, it was no surprise that it came with possessiveness as well. When one of his hands came down to rub my clit, I was already close again.
“Maker- Wolffe, Sir- I’m so fucking close-”
“You close? You wanna make a mess all over my cock? You wanna beg for me to make you finish?”
All of the pride and dignity I had was long gone by then, and of course I begged. Of course I said, “Yes, please! Please, Sir!” I was glad he was so merciful. He replied, “Now, you can finish.” And I did, shaking and grabbing at the sheets. I heard myself almost yelling, and I’m pretty sure I screamed out Wolffe’s name too. Wolffe’s pace stuttered, and began to get sloppy. Not a few moments later, he finished as well, spilling himself inside of me and throwing his head back in bliss. He made what sounded like a groan, or maybe he was biting back a moan. Either way, we were both very satisfied by the end.
In a dazed and half awake state, we managed to fix ourselves under the sheets and get comfortable. I found myself clinging to Wolffe’s side, resting my head on his chest as his arm was wrapped around me. His thumb traced small circles into my back. A realization came to me that night; I’d fallen for him. Badly. I didn’t have the heart to tell him then, but I knew I would when the time was right. With fatigue pulling at my eyelids, I curled up next to Wolffe and slept soundly for the first time in a good while.
Bonus:
The clones were heading to their ships for the night, but they made a decision to just crowd the ship farthest away from Mendax and Wolffe. In a crowded and simple room with bunks, the clones whispered to each other. “I told you it would happen, now pay up!” Fives whisper-yelled to Echo. Echo begrudgingly handed him a few credits, and huffed. Jesse was also passing credits in the dimness. Rex sat up slightly and rubbed his eyes, “Men, what are you doing?” Fives gave a half-hearted laugh, “I’m surprised you slept through it. Wolffe and Mendax just did the deed. I made a bet that they would do it tonight, so now the boys owe me. Well, except you and Gregor.” Fives looked over to Gregor, who was busy hiding his head under his pillow. “I think he’s scarred for life,” Jesse added. Kix interrupted, “Yeah yeah, you won. Now can we sleep?” “They should be done now,” Fives replied. Rex rolled his eyes and went back to sleep.
“Go to bed, boys.”
“. . . Yes Sir.”
There was a brief silence, and a moment of peace.
“. . . Should we tell them we heard?”
“No way, Jesse. They’d kill us.”
“. . . What if we told Maul and Eli when they get back, Fives?”
“They’d kill them, well, Maul would.”
Another silence.
“. . . Who do you think started it?”
“GO TO BED, BOYS!”
“Sorry, Rex. . .”
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Masked Singer Season 5 Review
I haven’t gotten to talk about The Masked Singer here in awhile, but season 5 left me with a lot to talk about after seeing how it nosedived this show into being DEAD television by the end of it.
I’m going to put it all past a read more for you here, because I have over 18000 characters in me to talk about how bad of a season this was apparently. There are also some thoughts about Season 3, and Season 4 (which I skipped reviewing because of how uninteresting it was, but boy did it’s bad qualities have a huge impact on Season 5).
So before I get to dissecting season 5 of the Masked Singer, I have to go back to moments of season 3, and a whole lot of season 4. Season 3 is where we start to see the first inkling of bad tropes occur that persist through season 5 to make it worse. It introduces really obviously weak performances that get the performer to skate by when they shouldn't, leading to the biggest upset I have with the season. Kandi Burruss really shouldn't have won season 3 in my honest opinion. within her first 5 performances, she had two clear duds; her cover of Shout!, and her cover of Man, I Feel Like A Woman. Both were covers that had questionable energy (Shout! less so, but Woman was absolutely unenergetic compared to Twain's original vocal performance), and the latter had a key change to the accompaniment that didn't lend any favors to the energy or vibrancy of the cover. I also need to put into context that what I think is Night Angel's worst performance (Woman) somehow won her a face-off round in season 3 (a forgotten show element from the last two seasons? wowie). Obviously I can say that Jesse McCartney should have won season 3 (I just think he had more consistent performances and output throughout the season), but that's a bit off course. What I really want to get to with Burruss cover of Woman is that it's for all intents and purposes just a middling cover. We'll see these happen more in seasons 4 and 5, but they pan out to usually axing off the contestant. Barring the element of Burruss actually getting eliminated, this is pretty much the first notable Punt Song in terms of performance quality. I want to establish the concept of the Punt Song because it plays a larger role in season 4, and season 5. I also need to establish another trope that season 4 introduced which also cursed season 5, which is excusing bad performances. It panned out so much worse in 4 than in 5, but for 4's sake, Chloe Kim should have been out from her first week. Her performance of Big Girls Don't Cry was weak and mildly sobby, but to the panel it's "emotional", and "it's okay, I'm sure you'll do better next week :)". This performance beat out Wendy Williams cover of Native New Yorker. Was that a great cover by Wendy? No, not really. However, whereas Chloe was a weak, sobbing mess on her first swing at bat, Wendy was bringing the comedy and entertainment factor and should have been safe on that alone. This show failure here is especially notable because having comedic factor in an otherwise bad performance actually pans out successfully in season 5, which makes me question the judges consistency in evaluation from season to season (to be fair though, the judges are Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Whalberg, and Nicole Scherzinger. They're already a collective 3/4 of a middling joke). The last part of Season 4 I want to bring up is the usage of the term "taking us to church" in regards to it not only being a cursed term by the end of season 5, but also being a poor reflection on the judges evaluation skills. Look, I get it, this is a Fox competition at the end of the day, so it's obviously hokey pseudo sentimental faux entertainment tailored for white audiences, but don't say someone "took you to church" and then immediately axe them off after that. Yeah, I'm gonna say it; LeAnn Rimes shouldn't have won season 4. Was she bad? No! I just think Taylor Dane was better than her during the week where they axed off Taylor, especially after the panel said that she "took them to church". What did Dane lose to you ask? a somehow more intimate cover of a Billie Eilish song. Is that a bad thing? No, in fact it was pretty good, but I don't think it was good enough to beat what was probably the best performance of season 4. ------------------------------------- Anyways, all of those ramblings from seasons 3 and 4 aside, I'm finally getting to season 5. Yes, I know it took me almost 4000 characters to get here, but I really wanted to go off for a minute and preface the bubbling layers of garbage from the previous seasons that contribute to season 5's flatlining quality out of the gate. If you think a bevy of Punt Songs and poor evaluation amped up another level are all that season 5 has wrong with it, then prepare yourself, because it only gets so much more gimmicky. --- So I'm going to go about this week by week because this show basically was committing sins weekly by this point. So week 1, I'm sorry, but yes, I know seeing Kermit the Frog come out of a snail costume was very : 0 worthy, but Kermit shouldn't have lost that week! His performance wasn't even bad! So what did Kermit lose to anyway? Danny Trejo doing a bad, borderline comedic cover of Wild Thing. You couldn't ask for a more "go home uncle Frank! You're drunk!" performance, but we got it. The judges saw more of a comedy factor in the performance than they needed to see, and let that slip by while they just left Kermit to take the fall. Already not off to a great start (especially since Trejo's character is part funny and part cringey for basically pining after Jenny all season). --- Week 2 is where we get to the first big problem I have with this season, which is letting problematic celebrities be contestants. I'm just going to skirt by Caitlyn Jenner's performance and say that it was maybe a punt song, but to be fair, I don't have high hopes for Jenner having any real vocal prowess. I mean, her cover of Tik Tok sounded like your unamused uncle singing it during karaoke at a family party you barely remember when you were 12. That aside, I just want to point out that Caitlyn Jenner was on this show, immediately lost her first round, then went off to do Caitlyn Jenner things this year like try to become governor of California, and whatever else I forgot she got into the headlines for this week. I don't know the worst representation of a trans woman as a public figure (speaking from a trans woman's perspective) getting this big of a "haha, hehe, hi chum : )" spotlight on national television after everything she's done. Barf me out. --- Week 3 didn't matter too much. Trejo finally got booted after a second performance with bad vocals. However, I want to bring up week 3 for the structural change that it brought to the season that ultimately robbed it of some value. Prior to this season, we had 3 groups in seasons 3 and 4, groups A B and C. Starting in 5, we only have a group A and a group B, but now we have "wild cards". These are performers that get to slot into a groups set of performances for the week and stack against them to make even a "just-safe" performer look cannable. I know what you're probably thinking. "In a show where we're trying to see the gradual performance growth of a performer in order to gauge their consistency and quality, doesn't allowing a performer to come in weeks into the show give them the opportunity to progress further along in the competition with little to the no evaluation?" Yes. It does give them the opportunity, but we'll get to that problem when we get to Omarion's character of The Yeti. For right now though, I'm just going to say this. The wild card group really didn't have any reason to exist if they show could get literally 1 more performer this season (which they technically did). A and B were 5 members each. There are 4 wild cards. All you needed was literally one more regular performer, and the wild cards could have just been group C. This feels like the kind of resource scalping covered up as a fun gimmick that only a large corporation could do for why we have wild cards instead of a group C, but that's where we stand. --- Week 4 is notable for the same reason as week 2. Ugh, do I really have to say it? Yes, Logan Paul was also on this season of the Masked Singer. Yes, one of the problematic Paul brothers. Yes, especially my least favorite one because he's a big reason as to why my hobby of trading cards has had a huge boom for the worse. Yes, I'm going to blame the rise in scalper culture on Logan Paul. Yes, I'm going to blame eBay getting more anal about how every TCG single should be PSA/CCG/etc. graded on a listing on Logan Paul. I just don't like the guy. Why is he here? --- Week 5 is where this show starts to cement itself as dead television. So for those unaware, Nick Cannon, who usually hosts the Masked Singer, was absent for the first third of this season. Filling in for him was Niecy Nash. So where was Nick you ask? Why as a wildcard of course! Nick's wildcard performance was pretty meh all things considered (the only other thing that was meh that week was Nick Lachey's cover of 7 Years, but that's less on him and more on how 7 years is just a bad song for the pop music lexicon). However, Nick's unmasking is where the show really starts to be dead television this season. Before I even get to that, I just want to point out that the costume for Nick Cannon's character just looks absolutely atrocious by season 5 standards. The costume for the Bulldog barely looks like it holds to the standards of season 1 of this show! Anyways, back on track. Nick Cannon decides to pull a "trick" from season 4. Back in season 4, Mickey Rourke forcibly unmasked himself instead of getting voted off. Here, Nick Cannon pops in as a wildcard contestant after being MIA for 4 weeks, just to give a meh performance and then forcibly unmask himself for "shock value", and then be like "hey guys! :D" and resume hosting the show the following week. Eat me. --- Week 6 isn't too notable besides the fact that somehow one of the previous wildcards (Mark McGrath as Orca) somehow go integrated into group A as a member during the same week of them introducing another wildcard, Omarion's "The Yeti". I only bring this up because if they're going to integrate two wildcards into a week and already remove the specialty factor from one of them, then what was even the point of the gimmick? The show would have been better off mix and matching members from groups A and B each week for the performance lineup instead of muddying the group lineups with wildcard characters like this. --- Week 7 is upsetting to me. Two hour special. 8 Performances. Two people out. And who you may ask? Why, wildcard from previous weeks Bobby Brown who was given a super obvious punt song (that he did pretty well on salvaging on the back half of the performance), and Tamera Mowry, who gave a solid pop performance that week. I only bring up Mowry's performance because during that same week, Nick Lachey gave us all a very underwhelming, overly clean performance of Foo Fighters "The Pretender". This is really upsetting because the judge evaluation is extremely suspect here, as they were giving Mowry plenty of legitimate praise, while all they gave Lachey was "wow that was solid. haha ur such a rocker :^)". It's just really upsetting to see how the judges evaluation pans out, because for the record, Lachey won this season, and I honestly think he should have been punted this week. This is also coming from a week where Omarion gave us a cover of Justin Bieber's "Lonely", which is another song I hope desperately leaves the pop music lexicon, because like 7 years, it's a sentimental white boy ballad that just doesn't authentically resonate. --- Week 8 isn't super notable besides the show giving Tyrese Gibson a super obvious punt song, and wow, who would have guessed it, Tyrese Gibson was eliminated that week after being given a super obvious punt song. Zzz. --- Week 9 isn't super notable besides another upset to me. So this week, Hanson (who got eliminated) gave a pretty solid performance of "I'm Still Standing". So what did they lose to you ask? How about Jojo giving us a cover of Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" with extremely questionable instrumental accompaniment. I can't remember exactly how I articulated it when I first watched it, but to put it in perspective, when LeAnn Rimes aimed for art, she succeeded. When Jojo aimed for art, it just left me confused. I honestly though Jojo should have gotten the boot here, but c'est la vie. --- Week 10 is where Omarion gets eliminated after being given a punt song (surprise). A middle energy performance of "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang isn't much to write home about, but I sometimes get suspicious of the behind the curtain politics of the show. The same week they give Omarion a super obvious punt song is also the second week in a row where Jojo gives us an artsy take on a song that nobody really knows. I'm not saying that Omarion's repertoire coordinator forced him into taking a punt song that week in order to let Jojo get to the finale, but. Wait, no, nevermind, that is what I'm saying. I feel bad for Omarion here. I do think it's pretty bollocks that Omarion basically got to come into the top 8 playoffs off of only one performance (which is a severe abuse of the wild card mechanic from the show producers), but they actually were trying to go for this neat character arc with the character of the "The Yeti" in the song choice. Like, the writers actually put some care into it, and then they give him a punt song on both a writing and performance level, and it just leaves a sour taste in my mouth. I also just remembered that week 10 is where Donnie Whalberg's character of Cluedle-Doo both performs and unmasks. Cluedle-Doo was another dead television gimmick for the season. See, all the characters get clue packages, but Cluedle-Doo will come in and block certain clues from being revealed to the judges, instead replacing them with clues provided by Doo himself. If that sounds annoying, that's because it is. More so when done by a character pompous attitude that does nothing but interfere. I do want to point out however that when I say that Donne performed, Donnie PERFORMED. There are no two ways about it, Donnie's cover of Return of the Mack was the best performance of this week. The only thing that even came close was the Chameleon. I don't need middling Kool & The Gang covers, I don't need art performances of songs I've never heard, and I don't need a Lewis Capaldi cover done by Nick Lachey (so much emotional white boy music this season. Gag me). I really think that Donnie should have been a regular contest, and I think that Nick Cannon should have been Cluedle-Doo as a gimmick character. It's more obvious, and it makes more sense. Obviously this leaves characters to create and fill slots for, but damnit, don't tease me with one of the best performances of the season just to let it whittle out like that. --- Alright, Week 11...the finale. There really isn't much to say, so I'm just going to cut right to it. I don't know what that cover of "Faithfully" Nick Lachey gave us was. There's an obvious problem with the Masked Singer where the short performance time makes slow burn ballads like faithfully translate poorly. As a result, the emotional arc of the performance feels stunted, and it's capped off with a declaration fest ending in one sustained note for "wow, I don't know anything about a good performance, but I'm easily impressed : 0" bait. This is clearly the weakest performance from the three tonight. Jojo's cover of "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?" by Michael Bolton is...better than what Nick Lachey gave us, but it has its own problems. The Bolton original earworms on you because of the anguish in Bolton's vocal tone. Jojo is too clean to give us even a smidge of anguish until after she's unmasked. That more forgivable though. I'm not going to forgive Jojo for littering an emotional ballad for multiple unnecessary pop diva vocal runs. They're not appropriate here for emotional flavor. They don't add anything musically. They just feel like a forced device from the executives perspective. They stand out in poor musical taste, and they really take away from what Jojo was trying to do in the chorus. Speaking of, the short form nature of the performances makes doing a double chorus with a key change from one chorus to the next feel like another arc stunt. Just bad direction right there. And finally, Wiz Khalifa as the Chameleon doing Gangsta's Paradise. I'm just gonna say it. Wiz Khalifa got robbed. Hip Hop performers tend to be pretty middling on the Masked Singer, with Bow Wow just beefing it at the end of season 3, and Busta Rhymes being unceremoniously eliminated week 1 of season 4. Wiz was different though. Wiz knew what he wanted to do with not only the character, but also with his performances. Chameleon was by far the most consistent and quality character of the season, with only one marginally middling performance during his run. Wiz's cover of Gangsta's Paradise isn't a masterclass in voice personality, but contextually for the show, it pushed more for what the character was trying to do right at the end where it counts, and the judges failed to evaluate that correctly. Wiz was actually doing sung parts that week. Wiz was engaging with the crowd and judges far more than Jojo and Nick were. Wiz even gave stage presence and his musical presence a real arc in this performance. On top of his already present cool swagger that he had on stage, this was easily the best performance of not only the finale, but also for the Chameleon. It's even up there for the best performances of the season. Giving Wiz third place for two C tier pop ballad performances shows a super evident lack of evaluation skills in the judges, and really reinforces the super obvious ballad bias the show has. --- So anyways, this has been a long one, but I think I got it all out there. Masked Singer season 5 really took the uninteresting quality level of Season 4 and just elevated it to being obvious and gimmicky on top of that. I've seen shows become dead television in my time, but this is a staggering nose dive into the realm of dead television. I "hope" Season 6 is "better" than this (if we even get one. This season might have been so gimmicky because the ratings could have sucked hard), but I'm certain it will be if this is the direction they opted for within just one season. Sorry to talk your ear off, but as someone who likes to think they know what good musical performance is in a context like this after being in many concerts in popular music contexts, this show has really not sustained itself as being "it", chief.
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i wanna know what love is - 31
Pairing: rockstar! sebastian stan x writer!reader
Warnings: fluff
A/N: it’s the last chapter. guys it’s been such an honour to write for all of you, to listen to all of your feedback. this was my very first fanfic i felt people enjoyed and it’s been such a rollercoaster. it’s so bittersweet that it’s ending but it’s been a blast and i’m gonna miss it. i hope you enjoy it guys. much love, bea xx
(did i name one of their children after jess mariano? yes. do i have any regrets? no.) (if anyone wants any drabbles about them pls ask bc i’m finding it rly hard to say goodbye to them)
Last Chapter
1 YEAR LATER
- Y/N, wake up. - Mary hit the sleeping Y/N with the pillow making her whine as she opened her eyes to the bright sunlight. Y/N groaned, grabbing the pillow and turning to the side trying to go to sleep again. As she felt like she was about to fall asleep again, she felt cold water hit her. The girl raised her torso, eyes wide open as she stared at the red head holding flowers in one hand and a vase on the other hand. - It’s your wedding day and we have a schedule.
- You just tossed water at me. - she shrieked at her, feeling the coldness hit her. - God, this is my wedding day not the army.
- We have facial, makeup, hair and dress, and that’s just for you. - Mary grabbed her by the arm pushing her up. - Let’s go.
Mary had been over the moon when Y/N asked to help her out with her wedding. They had to get married in London due to the boys being on the recording studio after Sebastian joined them back a year ago, therefore Y/N had made it well known that she was gonna get married in a garden which Sebastian didn’t really mind. What both of them minded was everyone wanting them to spend one week apart at least for luck. They both hated it, specially Sebastian who kept wondering she was gonna give up and be a runaway bride, something Y/N had told him she wouldn’t various times.
In order to make up for that stupid arrangement, they decided to have a first look away from everyone else much to both their families despair which keep telling them it was bad luck. They didn’t care however.
Y/N spent four hairs in the makeup chair, between having face masks and her eyebrows tweezed at the same time someone did her nails along with the heat of the curling iron she found herself falling in and out of sleep. The photographer even took some photos of her asleep as Mary did her hair.
She was finally ready and in her dress after four long hours, she felt beautiful in her wedding dress and couldn’t wait to see Sebastian, mostly because she couldn’t picture him fully dressed up. Mary and the rest of the team left leaving her in the room waiting for Sebastian who came in a bit later. His eyes watered as he saw her standing there dressed in white, looking like something that had fallen from heaven.
- I love you so much. - he pulled her into his arms, kissing her softly on the lips, missing her already.
- You can’t cry. - she said, noticing his watering eyes. - Or I’m gonna cry and I think Mary will kill me if I mess up the makeup.
- That’s not cool man. - she held her finger against the corner of her eye trying to prevent her tear from streaming down her face. - You look so handsome.
- Yeah, these are your father’s shoes. - he said making Y/N chuckle at how he did a little tap dance. - Oh, I got you something.
- C’mon, Seb. We promised no gifts. - she smiled at him as he took a small box from his trousers’ pockets. He handed it over to her, eyes set as she opened the little box to revel a pair of little pearl earrings. - Aw, Seb, you shouldn’t have.
- I thought you needed something new for the wedding. - he kissed her forehead.
- Well, happily I knew you never follow your promises so I got your something too. - Y/N moved to her bedside table grabbing a rectangular back and walking back to him, slowly so she wouldn’t trip on her dress.
- Now that’s just not fair, that’s a much bigger box. - he pointed at the box, making her roll her eyes. He took it from her, slowly opening it to see a pregnancy test, a positive pregnancy test. His eyes went from it to her and back to it. - Are you pregnant?
- Yeah. - she smiled at him, the tears returning again. - I’m pregnant.
- You’re pregnant. - he picked her up, twirling her before kissing her a few times, going from her lips to her nose to her forehead. - You’re pregnant, we’re gonna have a baby.
- YOU’RE GONNA HAVE A BABY! - Mary opened the door, receiving confused looks from them. - What? I was just making sure you wouldn’t have sex and ruin my masterpiece before the wedding.
- Can you keep it a secret until the honeymoon? It’s quite recent. - Y/N asked, leaning against Sebastian’s side which had the biggest grin ever. - But yeah, we’re having a baby.
- Right, we’ll talk about me being the baby’s godmother after the wedding. You go the altar, Y/N, we’re getting the garter. C’mon
5 YEAR LATER
Sebastian was driving down the highway like a crazy man. He had been away from his wife for a full month after doing press for the new album and all he wanted right now was to get back to their home. If Y/N was around she would’ve screamed at him to slow down but all he could think about was being with her again.
He pushed onto the drive away, getting off the car and rushing over to the door, unlocking the door. As he stepped in he heard a high pitch voiced followed by someone hugging onto his legs.
- Jess! - Sebastian saw his wife rush down the stairs, bath towel in hand and then looked down at his first born who was wearing his bath robe which meant him and his wife were fighting the bath time routine again. - Jess, what did I say about running down the stairs?
- But it’s daddy! - the little boy pointed at his dad who crutched down to pick him up. Y/N playfully rolled her eyes, walking over to Sebastian, placing a kiss in his lips as the toddler wrapped his arms around his dad. Y/N would always say that Sebastian was always Jess’ favourite, despite him being the one who looked more like her with the same eyes. He had been her hardest pregnancy when compared to his sister. All Y/N had wanted to do was lay down and watch TV, specially Gilmore Girls which had been where she had rediscovered her childhood crush on Jess Mariano. After a bit of name discussion, she decided to name the baby Jess. - Daddy’s back.
- Are you trying to avoid bath time again, bud? - Sebastian tried to apprehend him but he could never do that. He missed his wife and kids too much besides, his oldest had inherited his persuasion abilities. - You don’t wanna make mummy sad, do you?
- No. - Jess cuddled onto his father’s side, arms still wrapped around his neck like a little baby koala.
- Why doesn’t daddy do bath time today? - Y/N smirked looking up to her husband. It was his time to try and hold down a slippery toddler.
- Alright, to the bath we go. - Sebastian held Jess as he climbed up to the upstairs bathroom along with Y/N which turned to enter the room near their own room. Y/N had already set the tub with some bubbles so Jess would find it interesting enough to care. All Sebastian had to do was managed to get his son into the tub which he didn’t do without a fight leaving his shirt completely drenched. - C’mon bud, it’s just a bath. Don’t you wanna smell nice for tomorrow’s party?
- I’m gonna be 4. - he raised four fingers, his little smile that resembled Y/N’s so much splattered on his face. - Mummy bought a cake and we’re gonna have a bouncy house.
- A bouncy house, no way! - Sebastian smiled as he carefully ran the loofa over his son. In no time he was out the tub and wrapped around a little green frog towel. He picked him up, still remembering the time when he would not walk unless Sebastian picked him up and took him to his bedroom. His friends always poked fun of how spoiled Jess was and Sebastian hated to admit it, but he did spoiled his kids like no one else. Back when Y/N was pregnant with Jess, every single thing possible available for babies was bought by Sebastian and it was no different once Jess got his toddler bedroom. He had been the only one for a long time and Y/N and Sebastian had so much love for him. - Ok buddy, which pyjamas are we wearing tonight?
- The space ones, please daddy. - he pointed at the NASA themed pyjamas they had gotten him once he started to get interested in space, something Y/N was really happy about. - Daddy, why do you leave for so long?
- Well ... - Sebastian handed him the pyjamas, helping his son get dressed and then tucked into bed. - Sometimes daddy has to go away for a bit, but I’ll always return to you guys.
- Can we read the new book mummy got me? - he held a blueish book in his tiny hands. Sebastian grabbed the book: I Love You to the Moon and Back. Well, he certainly did.
- I love our time together as we start each happy day, I love our bath time silliness the way we splash and play, I love to lift you way up high so you feel really tall. We’ll climb the highest mountaintops hold tight and you won’t fall, I love to share the magic of the stars above and think of all the different ways that we can show our love ... like when we’re touching noses, playing chase, or seeing friends. Our love is always with us, and it never, ever ends so snuggle safely in my arms, our day is nearly done. I love you to the moon and stars, my precious little one.
He looked up from the book, Jess fast asleep holding the very first stuffed toy Sebastian had bought for him when he heard Y/N was pregnant, looking like a precious little angel. Sebastian got up from the small chair, leaning to kiss his son forehead before walking to the master bedroom he shared with Y/N. There he found her wife with their second child, Marion. Marion was a recent addition to the family, she was about to turn one. Marion was the child that both Y/N’s and his mother said looked most like him with her big bright baby blue eyes, however her temper was Y/N’s. Mellow behaviour, liked to sleep a lot, specially leaning against their parents’ chest and unlike her brother adored the bath time.
- Look who it is, Marion. - Y/N said, holding her baby girl in her lap. - It’s daddy.
- My little princess. - Sebastian threw himself onto the bed, holding his baby daughter in the air making her giggle. Marion still did not talk, she was an observant one like Y/N, however she had started to walk although Sebastian always joked she looked tipsy when walking. - You’re sleeping in daddy and mommy’s bedroom tonight? Are you, my little precious baby?
- She’s with a cold, really whiney. Thought it would be better to let her sleep with us rather than wake up Jess. - she sat by Sebastian’s side, head leaning against his side. - I’m really glad you’re back home.
- Me too, no more month long absences. - Sebastian held his daughter, getting off from the bed and walking to the crib Y/N had brought into the room. He laid Marion in the million of all her toys which both him and Y/N kept buying for her, leaning to kiss her on her head before turning to Y/N. - I think I might be thinking about a break for maybe a few years.
- You sure? - Sebastian leaned next to her in bed, cuddling her. - I don’t want you to pause your career.
- But I miss the kids, besides, it wouldn’t be a complete pause. We could do some shows here and there, just not long months away from you and the kids.
- Whatever feels more comfortable to you, honey. - she smiled, tilting her head to kiss him. Sebastian smirked through the kiss, turning her on her back so he was standing above her. - Are you trying to get lucky, Mr. Stan?
- I think you deserve some care, Mrs. Stan. - he leaned into her neck, leaving open kisses there. - Don’t you think so?
- Mummy ...
- Oh my god. - Y/N pushed Sebastian off her once she heard her son’s voice coming from the end of the room. She did not want to traumatise her son for the rest of her life. - Jess, baby, what’s wrong?
- Nightmare. - Jess climbed onto the bed, putting himself between Y/N and Sebastian.
- Aw, baby. - Y/N pulled her son into a hug, kissing the top of his head. - It’s okay, why don’t you stay with mummy and daddy for the night?
- Really? - he looked over to his dad who sighed before nodding his head. Maybe it would be better to have fun with his wife whenever the kids weren’t around. - Daddy, you’re gonna love the party tomorrow.
- I’m sure I will, bud. - he pushed the duvet over his son and wife. - But now, we need to all go to sleep, okay?
- Okay. - he closed his eyes, turning on his back. Sebastian leaned in to kiss Y/N goodnight.
- Goodnight, Y/N. Love you.
- I love you too.
He couldn’t ask for anything else.
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One Hot Proposal - KaiCree
Title: One Hot Proposal Ship: Kai ‘Gaia’ / Jesse McCree (SI x Canon) Word Count: 2176
Me? Finally marrying Jesse McCree? More likely than you think! I just wanted to write how our proposal went out ;w;
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The motel room was hotter than either of them would have liked. It's poorly insulated space allowed all of the outdoors' humid weather to seep through the cracks of the broken walls and weakened plaster. The pale yellow of the boxy room was all but sweating through the peels on its wallpaper as the ceiling fan droned on uselessly in a monotone hum. Kai had grown used to the weather in the southwest, their body almost preferring its intense heat t the chill of the Pacific Northwest or the unpredictable shakiness of the Midwest. Yet even this heat wave was proving unbearable in the utmost unpleasant of ways.
Their skin felt like it was sticking to their bones. Their sweat might as well have been rivers running through the dry cracks and ashy edges of their ashy body. Every breath felt like breathing down the barrel of a freshly fired gun, the heat overwhelming in their lungs as they exhaled a long, annoyed groan of pain in an effort to remove some of the pressure building in their bare chest. Their shirt had been foregone long ago in the presence of the ungodly heat, their body only clad in a pair of small gym shorts that barely hiked themselves around the meat of their thighs. Their short hair stuck to the back of their neck and - oh god - shaving their whole head sounded like the most ideal thing in the world at that moment.
As they contemplated the modification of their own body for the sake of cooling off, the motel door was pushed open, a familiar knocking warning them as to just who it was who was entering. Turning their head, they watched as Jesse McCree wiped his own sweat ridden forehead off with the hem of his button down shirt as it clung to his form with desperate, humid stickiness.
"Ice just about melted halfway to the damn room." He muttered as he threw a medium sized bag at the bed Kai was resting on. Kai scrambled to grab it, the immediate cool of the plastic a welcome change to their current temperature. Without thinking about it, they pulled open the bag of ice and plunged their hand into it, the immediate cooling sensation drawing a hefty and adoring sigh from their lips as their muscles relaxed in the pleasantness. They just barely registered the sound of the mini fridge door opening, the sound of clanking glass a distant echo compared to the euphoria of melting ice around their arm. They pulled a few of the cubes out and dropped them onto the back of their neck, shivering as the ice melted and dripped cold water down their bare back.
Another cold sensation pressed into their arm, making Kai startled and turn towards the offending object. A single beer caught their gaze as Jesse waited for them to accept his offering. The cap had been popped off already, the hissing sound of alcohol permeating the otherwise quiet white noise of the room around them. With a smile to their lips, Kai accepted the offering and pressed the cold glass to their lips, swinging their head back to take a much needed, refreshing gulp of the bitter tasting liquid. It burned their throat and left the taste of piss in the back of their palette, but fuck if it wasn't the best damn thing that they had tasted in the days that the two of them had been stuck in this dumbass heat wave.
Jesse took a seat at their side, his weight making the bed groan and bend in his direction as he took a chug of his own icy beer, a satisfied groan leaving his lips as he did so. Kai watched as he put the bottle to the side in favor of shrugging off the offending fabric of his shirt, its coiling threads far too conductive to the heat surrounding them. They pressed their bottle of beer to their forehead, rolling it in an effort to replace the sweat with condensation on their face as they offered over the bag of ice towards their lover with a smirk.
"I'm telling you," Kai teased, "Mei said that watchpoint down in the North Pole was still functioning if we ever wanted to head over and use it."
"Sounds like a dream, darlin'," Jesse chuckled in return, his human hand grabbing a fistful of ice to dump along his neck while his metal one held the bottle of beer firmly between its fingertips, "Just me, you, and a hundred miles of ice on either side of us."
"God, don't describe that," Kai groaned, "It's making me hotter."
"Ain't possible," Jesse declared, "You're already hot as can be."
Kai couldn't help the bubble of laughter that echoed through their mouth as they leaned on the other's side, their shoulders touching together. The sweat of their skin acted as a glue to keep them that way for a moment, sticky and unpleasant for a few seconds but manageable because - well - it was them that was doing it. Jesse could not stop his arm from going around Kai's shoulders and bringing them in closer, a sloppy kiss placed on the top of their head as he smiled. They touched their cold beer bottle to his chest in return, making his own laugh chortle through the edges of his kiss.
"How much longer are we staying here?" Kai wondered as they pulled away from Jesse enough to take another sip of their beer, "We already have enough evidence that the guy we've been tailing is working with Talon. Shouldn't we just report to 76 and be done with it? I miss our air conditioned base."
"I did call him," Jesse's voice bordered on annoyed as he spoke, "and he told me that Talon's doubled air patrol guard in this area in suspicion of Overwatch activity so, until they get us new landing coordinates to haul our asses to, we're stuck in Dallas."
"Fuck that!" Kai declared with an angry huff, "We're so using the company card to order takeout tonight."
"Who do you think paid for the ice and these beers?"
Kai grinned at the other with a fond expression. Jesse could only admire just how handsome they were like this; even with their hair stuck in tendrils around their forehead with sweat and their bare chest softened with glittering perspiration, they were by far the most amazing thing he had laid eyes on. From the day that they met to the years that followed afterwards, Jesse couldn't recall a time where he didn't enjoy their company. He didn't want to recall a time where he did not have them at his side.
Those were dark days without them. They had their dark days too, but then they had found each other hadn't they?
Yeah...
Jesse blinked down at Kai, as if realizing something for the first time. The look did not go unnoticed by the other's observant and empathetic gazes. Kai's brow furrowed in return, their body shifting slightly to face the cowboy better as they tilted their head. They asked their question only after grabbing another handful of ice and pressing it to the back of their bare neck, the edges of water streaming down their shoulder and making wet spots on the hotel room sheets as they did so:
"What's up, Cowboy?"
Jesse took his time in responding, taking another drink of his beer and leaning back on one arm against the bed as he swirled the liquid in the glass before him. He watched as it danced on the sides of the amber glass, glimmering in the light that dared peek through the drawn blackout curtains.
"I was just thinkin..."
"About?"
"...Hey, would you wanna get married?"
Kai - who had been in mid sip of their beer - spit across the room in shock. The spray of their alcohol decorated the carpet on the floor in front of them as they choked in surprise, leaning forward to push the liquid from their lungs as their mind rushed to formulate a response somehow. Jesse watched them struggle to regain their composure, his hand reaching up to gently pat at their back in an effort to help them expel the beer from their esophagus. Kai's hand came up in a gesture of 'one second' as they finally cleared the burning in their throat. Tears had formulated in their eyes as they whipped their head around with a gaze of complete disbelief.
"I'm sorry, would I what now!?"
"Get married," Jesse repeated, "To... Me."
His hand rose up and rubbed at the back of his neck, the lackadaisical confidence he had in asking suddenly dissipating at the look they had given him.
"Never mind. It was a stupid idea. I don't know why I-"
"No! No you don't, hey," Kai reached out and grabbed at Jesse's leg with a raise of their brow, "I wasn't saying 'no', I was asking what... brought it on is all. I... Marriage? You wanted to get married."
"Well, yeah."
"To me?"
"Who else?"
"Plenty of other people," Kai laughed incredulously, "I... Jesse... would you be ready for something like that?"
"Would you?"
Kai shot him a pointed look, making the other sigh and throw his hand up as he assured them he understood.
"Look, I know what we got ain't the most 'normal' of relationships. We ain't ever gonna be the type to settle down or stay in one place for too long... But... I love you, Kai, and if there's any chance I can make that love last for as long as damn possible then - shoot- I want to do it. 'Sides, maybe one day we will get out of all of this Overwatch business... and we could settle down somewhere nice, ya know? If you ever want to."
Jesse paused and reached out, finding their hand in his own and giving it a solid squeeze as he licked his lips.
"I just know that there ain't ever gonna be another person as perfect for me as you."
Kai felt the redness of their blush creep up into their cheeks. It warmed the back of their neck and the tips of their ears as Jesse's confession fell with little filter through to their ears. To hear him think so much of them made their heart swell with a love they couldn't possibly begin to describe. It just made them... happy. Happier than anything had made them in their life and - God - it was all they could do not to start crying amongst the heat that was already pooling around them from the day's temperature. So instead they smiled, bright and excited and happy as they gave a tentative nod in his direction.
"...Alright, Jesse McCree... I'll marry you."
Jesse's grin grew wider than they had ever seen it. His face turned bright with blush and happiness as he leaned forward with a hoot of delight, wrapping Kai up in his arms and pulling them into his lap. Kai yelped as they tried to steady their beer glass in one of their hands, only to be interrupted when McCree's lips came crashing down on theirs with eager neediness. They grinned into the kiss as they returned it, the both of them tasting of alcohol and sweat as they sealed their proposal together with it like a letter.
"How do you want to do this?" Kai wondered as they separated. Jesse shrugged and leaned forward to kiss their neck instead, humming into their skin as his arms kept themselves firmly around them.
"Don't care. We should get it done quick, though. If that's what ya want, at least."
"Yeah, that's fine," Kai agreed with a tinge of thought to their words, "I don't want a big ceremony or anything like that... Hey, we could probably just find one of those elopement chapels here right? We'd have to do the paperwork for it all when we get back to Overwatch since we can't exactly give people our names and addresses 'round here but-"
"Fine by me," Jesse mumbled, nipping their skin gently, "So long as we get to celebrate the Honeymoon sooner than later~."
Kai rolled their eyes with a laugh, hitting his shoulder as he grinned up at them. They couldn't help the softness in their gaze as they ran their hands through Jesse's hair, pushing the locks back and watching them reappear in front of his face messily as they did so. Jesse smiled bright up at them, all blushes and puppy dog eyes of adoration as the held them on his lap close. Kai sighed with contentment as they leaned forward, kissing him one last, long and good time for good measure.
"I love you, Jesse McCree."
Jesse's grip grew tighter as they spoke, his nose nuzzling their own as he hummed.
"I love you too, honeysuckle. I always will."
Marriage or not, Kai thought, that answer was really all that they needed.
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Dinner for Two
Chapters: 1-2-3
“Still the prettiest peach this side of Mississippi.” Jesse murmurs soothingly, rubbing your back. The sound of your retching not deterring him in the least bit. You throw him a scathing look, swatting his hand away feebly. “ Naaaw~ None of that now.” He smiles, adjusting his hold on your curls. Jesse scooches closer coming to rest his shaggy head on the narrow lip of the tub. “It’s chilling down here ain’t it?” He asks, ignoring the protesting in his knees and back. Whatever he felt resting on the tile was probably tenfold for you. You nod pitifully, your stomach rolling with the motion. “Can you hang tight while I get ya something to rest on? Doubt those pretty little knees appreciate this.” He leaves only after seeing your shaky little thumbs up, too caught up in the toilet bowl to do much else.
Everything hurt; the bathroom tile sharp under your throbbing knees. Head pounding from a pressure headache. Yet, the swelling of your tender joints and head was nothing compared to the rolling in your gut. It had woken you from a fitful sleep, the gurgling mess sending you here for your almost daily routine. It was one thing after another today it seems. Work had been an absolute bitch. The med bay filled with new recruits fresh off of training and a few veterans who overdid it (Reinhardt). Even with the lessened workload, you were tired, nauseous, and itchy.
So stupidly itchy.
Retching weakly once more you were grateful that nothing had come up this time. Now if the spinning would just stop… A soft blanket drapes over you, the soft worn fabric hugging you close. Your boyfriend sits back down patiently, ready for the long haul on the bathroom floor.
“I feel gross,” You spit into the toilet, rubbing the swelling of your abdomen. “ And hungry.” Jesse hums tucking the ends of the blanket around you.
“Want me ta get ya somethin’ from the mess hall?” Tempting... you shake your head in the end. You were both barely standing. Him fresh off a mission and you on the final stretch of your third trimester. You watch Jesse sway where he sat, fighting the ever present need to close his eyes; hell bent on suffering with you. “Need me to get Ang’? This should have passed by now right?” Jesse looked you over, brows crunching cutely. Adorable. You explain that there is no need, making a point to smile. He relaxes a little, tension easing from his body. “Sure, Sure?”
“Sure, sure.” You reaffirm pushing away from the toilet. “Give me a minute to freshen up?” He hesitates for a moment before leaving the bathroom, leaving the door ajar. After he leaves you flush and tidy up the bathroom, brushing your teeth twice. The ginger toothpaste Ana gifted you working miracles for your queasiness.
Finally feeling more like yourself again you shuffle out of the bathroom and to Jesse. Approaching him you reach out making small grasping motions at your boyfriend. He lifts you effortlessly cradling you in a tender embrace. “Gods-I’m so exhausted. We are so exhausted.” You amend patting your belly absentmindedly.
Jesse chuckles kissing you in between your brows. “Tell me ‘bout it doll. I think my damn mechanical hand is cramping from all the mission debriefs I’ve been writin’. But, I got two days off startin’ tomorrow.” He waggles his eyebrows playfully. “How ‘bout we don’t leave this room unless the base is on fire?”
Oh, that would be lovely. You smile into Jesse’s warm chest, lulled into a light doze by the steady beat of your lover’s heart next to your ear. The gentle sway in his gait calming your squirming baby too. “I’d love to-but I have work.” You look up meekly.
“Ah~ sweet bean, ya know you can get off. The whole med staff is soft on ya. ‘Sides, I know for a fact that they are trying to bench you.” He hits you with a sly wink, tone light but reprimanding. You sputter flustered. “Wha’” Jesse grins. “Didn’t think none of them would talk to your baby daddy?”
You laugh surprised by his choice of words, smacking him playfully. ��Don’t call yourself that!”
He snorts at your little swats.” Well, what else could I be?” He teases rubbing his nose against yours, loving the little giggles that escape you.
The mood changes with the silence. Neither of you had given it much thought what your status was now, or if it has changed. Been a little too busy in the now to think about the future. Well- you did but have yet to bring it up. Jesse shifts you in his hold, clearing his throat trying to hide his discomfort.
“What about a rottin’ tottin’ cowboy?” You smile.
Jesse guffaws brightly, almost dropping you in his mirth. “Much obliged ma’am. But that all?” He pries gently fighting off a brewing smile. You fain thinking. Finger tapping your lips. “Ahh come on.” He pouts dropping you both on your well loved couch. The old leather creaked under the sudden weight but cups Jesse’s form. Grabbing the blanket before you could hog it all he wraps it around you both. With a little squirming, you got nestled comfortably in his wide lap. You trade sweet kisses and gentle touches.
“Can I call you mine?” You whisper, pulling away after a particularly deep kiss. You already knew his answer but wanted to hear it all the same. “Stretch marks, weird hair growth and all?” You watch Jesse’s eyes widen, then warm. His rich brown gaze radiating with something unfathomably tender. Without breaking eye contact he takes your hands in his, kissing your fingertips in the comfortable silence.
“Ya know you had me from the word go-'' He said, voice husky with emotions. “Knew I wanted ta be in your life since Ilios.” Your heart skips a beat, your mind clouding over.
It was now or never.
“Wait here,” You extract yourself from your shared cocoon of red and gold, grunting unflatteringly when your knees popped. Ignoring Jesse’s inquisitive look you pad softly over the kitchenette. This was the perfect place to hide it really. As much as your cowboy loved to snack, he knew never to touch your pregnancy munchies.
He learned that the hard way.
With a grin of triumph you grab your prize. Returning as quickly as you could waddle. “Thought you weren’t hungry sweet bean.” Jesse jokes helping you back into the blanket cocoon.
“Changed my mind.” You pop a piece of popcorn between your lips grinning up at him. Your fingers grazed the hard box resting at the bottom each time you take a piece. Your heart flutters with trepidation, it was only a matter of time.
It takes an hour and a half before he cracks. Jesse let you enjoy your sweets in silence, opting to open up his com projecting his favorite T.V. show on to the empty wall. “Can I have some sugar, sugar?” You smirk into your box eyes forward watching the old cowboys on screen hoot and holler. While he never would sneak your food, he damn well wasn’t above begging for some. Wordlessly you hand him the box.
“Hmmm-Thought you had eaten more than that,” He comments idly, shaking the bottom heavy box. “I went and ordered another 3 -pack already.”
“Well, feel free to polish off the rest then.” Leaning back on his broad chest you tilt your chin up, getting ready for a whole different type of show. Well, ain’t you sweet. He jokes, shooting you a quick wink tilting the box to his mouth. A few kernels and bits of chocolate slide out, crumbs mostly. You had finished the box halfway through the second episode. Jesse eyes you pouting at the thought of being handed an empty box. But he shook it again, knocking the box back once more with gusto.
While you couldn’t see the box, you heard it. The telltale shift of crumbs and slow slide of velvet on cardboard, then the clink of wood meeting teeth followed by a surprised grunt. “ The hell .” You can feel the rumble of his curse down your spine. Time slows as he shifts sitting up straight to catch the box that had tumbled down to his collarbone.
“Babe?”His voice trembles, eyes glued to the tiny black cube.
“I can’t exactly kneel,” You start fidgeting with a stray lock of hair. “But I meant it when I said I wanna call you mine.” You state it as steadily as you could but couldn’t control the wobble in your voice.
“Babe…” He looks up in disbelief, eyes shiny. In all his years, after all his mistakes. He grips the box close to his chest, knuckles turning white under the pressure. He figured this would come up one day. Farrah had been harping on him for months now. Sending threatening emails with magazines attached. Talking a little too loudly about great vacation spots for couples. But damn him if he wasn’t a coward through and through. He would have been happy being right where he was. Or he had thought he had. Visions of the future he thought untamable to the likes of him flashing before him.
“Jesse?” A warm hand on his cheek pulling him back to the present. “I know we never talked about it in length or seriously- an’ I- this isn’t about your child either.” You place a hand on your midriff licking at your dry lips. “I’ve been thinking about it for a while, but I’m fine with this staying in the dating territory too.” You weren’t.
“Wha- Oh, Oh darlin’ No. ” Jesse recovers gripping your shoulders. “It just took me by surprise is all. A good surprise, the best damn surprise.” He chuckles looking again at the simple box. “Thought guys were supposed ta’ do the askin’.” He pops the lid and slides the ring on without preamble taking in the way the lights bounce of the polished metal. One look at his face and the tension leave your body as quickly as it had come.
“Never were the couple to do things by the book ya?” You glance theatrically at your belly, pulling a short breathy laugh from your boyfriend-no fiance .
“Reckon not.” He kisses you once more feeling that smile he always loved spreading across your lips.
“So, I’ll take this as a yes?”
“Oh God ya-just pick the time and place baby. Sure as sin I’ll be at the end of that aisle waitin’ for ya.” He kisses you again. “Guess I gotta go tux hunting huh?” He beams down at you, possibly more excited than you. “Jesus! I gotta tell Gabe! He never thought I would get this far, the bastard.” Gitty now, he moves rising up from the couch and grabs his phone eyes alight with newfound energy. Gabe picks up on the first ring and Jesse is off, speaking rapidly in spanish. Proposal. Planning. Beat me to the punch. I told you so. You grin at his wild gestures, his excitement palpable. Your little one felt it too.
“A lot of excitement for one day huh?” You ask the little ripples along your midriff, fingers tracing the movements as they appear. The serialism of it all making your head spin. New plans popping in and out of your mind.
The adrenaline of the past hour leaves you tired, but pleasantly so. Lounge back on the abandoned sofa you shut your eyes and listen to the baritone reverberating around the room. The residual heat left by your cowboy helping you finally drift off. You woke to cool metal brushing along your cheek. “You going alright doll?” Jesse leans over you gently brushing back at your stray curls.
“Mmmhmm,” You stretch out languidly. “Eventful day is all.” You look around noting that the lights had changed. The once dark room now awash with bright morning light. Shoot, did you sleep through breakfast.
“I bet.” He smiles, eyes glancing to his left hand. “Gabe and Jack say congrats, by the way, an’ we aren’t allowed to get hitched without them present. Also, Gabe has hired himself as our wedding planner heads up.”
You giggle, accepting the help, getting back to your feet. That wasn’t a surprise in the least. You would bet money Jack would weasel into the catering. “Well, I’m glad they approve. Perhaps we should tell the rest, over breakfast?” You hint, offering him your hand. Jesse takes it intertwining his fingers with yours. The ring glistened up at you. Sleek and beautiful on his rich bronze skin. The color of the band complimenting him in every way possible.
“Gladly.”
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