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heartyluv · 2 days ago
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love your blog so dang much 🫶🫶🫶 may I request protective Sylus who is there to prevent reader from harm in a sticky situation? (circumstances completely up to you) 💕
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Note: Ahhhh, I can’t thank you enough. Making you happy makes me happy! I wasn’t too sure how to go about this, but I think it ended up coming out pretty decent. I hope you think so. It’s actually longer than I anticipated, too. Enjoy!
Warning: Shooting, Sylus kills someone, Gross man touches and hits you. Sylus arrives in time so nothing graphic happens, but please, still read with caution.
Word Count: 2,333
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Sylus/Reader
“It’s not too late to change your mind. I can figure out how to get what I need another way.”
“I know you can. But I know I can do this for you.” You take hold of your worrying boyfriend’s hand, caressing his knuckles gently with your thumb.
“In and out, do you understand?” He says gruffly, concern etched in his tone. You look to Sylus with full attention, comprehending and digesting all of his words. “Do not compromise yourself and do not put yourself in unnecessary danger.”
“Just because I don’t care to do something a certain way, doesn’t mean it won’t be done in order to keep you safe,” he says firmly before taking your hand and sliding a small ruby red ring onto your thumb. “Do not hesitate to press this should you need me.”
When you offered to help your boyfriend complete a job, of course his first and immediate response was no. You weren’t trained, nor did he want you to be apart of this kind of aspect of his life. He was the one who got his hands dirty, who lied and manipulated who he needed to in order to get things done—not you. But you begged him.
You begged him so much, promised that you could help. You just wanted to feel useful. You wanted Sylus to know how much you really had his back, how dedicated you are to him. You wanted to prove yourself.
But he didn’t need you to do that because Sylus knew how much he could trust you and how much you cared for him. He was your protector and letting you do this goes against everything he stands for when it comes to keeping you safe. It was with complete reluctance when he finally caved and said yes to letting you enter a party undercover. It was only because he truly saw how much you were bothered and came to understand how important it was to you to be useful despite it being unnecessary in his eyes
It’s a fairly simple job. You’re to retrieve documents relating to the operations of an arms dealer trying to climb the ranks to surpass a top businessman like your boyfriend.
He wasn’t a threat, but Sylus handled his business in a way that never allowed something with potential to solidify. Knowing what this man was going for, who he was working with, and his plans, was all he needed to squash his business before it could really get off the ground.
You look down at the short tight black dress you put on, feeling slightly uncomfortable because not only did you not tend to wear clothes like this, but you were wearing it to flaunt yourself in order to gain the arms dealer’s, Mikael’s, attention.
Sylus’ main reason as to why he was allowing you to do this because he would be out here waiting for you with Luke and Kieran, ready to wreak havoc if necessary. Admittedly, if you were able to go in and obtain the information he needed, it would make his life incredibly easy, but difficultly wasn’t a foreign concept to Sylus. If anything happens to you, going in with guns blazing wasn’t above him, even if it would cause some hiccups that he’d have to deal with. He had no other plan at the moment and you were his best shot, but in the end? You were coming home with him unscathed.
You look out the window of the SUV you’re in and gaze at the large mansion with obnoxious strobe lights and loud music. Luke is parked right beside you in a sleek red sports car, ready to drive you to the front door so that you can have a flashy entrance. It’ll draw Mikael’s attention and unfortunately, that’s exactly what you need. Bringing your eyes back to Sylus, you softly smile and hope your nervousness isn’t so evident.
“I got this Sy, I promise. In and out.” He nods curtly, reaching over the center console and kissing your lips before sighing. He gives you the okay to go, watching you climb out of the passenger seat of the black vehicle and into the backseat of the expensive one. Kieran sits up in the backseat, patting his shoulder.
“She’ll be okay, Boss. She’s smart and we’re here for her if anything.”
But Sylus doesn’t speak. He simply watches the car turn onto the road and head to the house whose backyard he’s about to wait in while you’re inside. For their sake, you will be okay. Because no one will be able to control the man he will become if you aren’t.
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When Luke drives off, your body buzzes with uncertainty. There’s no guards or anything, but you know they’re around. That incognito feeling and uncertainty of their placements has you on edge, but Sylus assured you that he had it covered. Slowly, you climb the marble steps and walk into the lavish home, feeling the beat pulse through your body as dozens of people gyrate against each other in any open space available.
And just as you thought, Mikael has been staring at you since the moment you came in. You know he heard the loud music Luke played, know he’s curious about the lone woman who’s come to his party.
Sylus showed you several images of him, so you’re not mistaken about who the older man is. Short, stubby, balding, and in his 50s.
Two women sit on his lap in the little VIP section he’s created from himself and he roughly squeezes their thigh, saying something before they stand up. Mikael is next, pushing past them with two cups of what you assume is alcohol, in his hand as he makes his way to you.
“And what is a pretty lady like you doing, coming here alone? Come to see me, hm?” His grin is mischievous and it makes you want to cringe as he hands you the drink of what smells like whiskey. But you promised Sylus. You promised yourself.
You smirk, stepping closer and looking him up and down, biting your lip to make him believe that you want him. What you really want is to vomit.
“And if I did?” you tease, taking your bottom lip between your teeth and his eyes fall to your mouth.
“I’d say you’re a smart broad.” He steps closer, his overpowering cologne washing over you as he whispers in your ear.
“I gotta say, ain’t been no girls as sexy as you in here tonight. Come to the VIP and we’ll see how lucky you get.”
Disrespectful and full of himself. Every single part of you wants to kick his ass.
You simply smile and nod, taking his sweaty hand and letting him guide you to the booths he has in the corner of what seems to be the living room. Sylus said his office is upstairs and that’s where he has the documents.
You’re so close. You won’t fail, you tell yourself.
It feels like hours go by as he gropes your body in ways that makes you want to have his hands shot off. From your ass to your thighs, he just keeps touching. But you need to get into that office. You refused to drink, trying to keep him talking and distracted with monotonous conversation.
And finally, finally he says what you’ve been waiting for.
“Why don’t I take you upstairs? Show you around?” He grabs himself through his pants, and the urge to hurl continues to grow. Your anxiety spikes as well, because this is exactly what Sylus said not to do, but it’s the only way you have.
“Don’t let yourself end up alone with him. If you can’t a way to the office by yourself, leave. I’ll be there for you.”
But you can’t leave. You won’t.
People continue to party as Mikael brings you upstairs and down one of many halls, showing you several different rooms. He’s flaunting his wealth clearly, as well as his status while he gloats on and on about how he doesn’t know what to do with all the space.
He passes a door though, and that makes you stop.
“What’s in here?” you speak up, and he turns around with a sly smile.
“Curious thing, aren’t you?” he chuckles. “My office. Nothing in there you need to worry your pretty little head about.”
“Mm, I’m not worried. But I do like offices. I like them a lot,” you let your words end in a flirtatious tone.
“Yeah? Tell me what you like.”
“Why don’t I show you?” He doesn’t need to be told twice.
Easy. Of course he is.
He pulls a key out of his pocket, using it to unlock the door. Paranoid too, it seems.
When you’re in the office, you look for the safe. Sylus mentioned that would be behind a painting and how convenient that there’s only one in here with Mikael sitting on a throne. Pitiful.
Before you can try and say anything, Mikael wraps his arms around your waist and your body tense as he kisses your neck.
“Wait—” You try and speak but he’s tugging at your dress.
“No wait,” he grumbles, his breath like lava on your skin. “You don’t get to tease me all night and try and take it slow, doll. Show me what you like about offfices so much.”
You try and push him back, but he just starts getting more aggressive. The more you pushback, the angrier he becomes. So much so that he hits you because of your resistance.
You fall to the floor due to the impact, your eyes widening with fear at what he might try and do. Is he going to kill you? Worse? You don’t want to find out.
You’re way in over you head. You hate that it took you this long to realize that, but you need help. You need Sylus and you need him now.
It’s as soon as you press the button on the ring that you start hearing gunfire. Mikael looks at you with accusatory eyes.
“You bitch!” he snarls. “What did you do?! Who do you work for?!”
He starts to snatch you up, griping your arm tightly, but the door kicks open, wood splintering and flying through the room. Sylus doesn’t even give him a chance to let you go. He simply shoots him in the knee, causing Mikael to fall to the floor in agony.
“I’m so sorry,” you mewl, feeling tears prickle in your eyes.
Sylus squats down next to you, his eyes raking over your body. It’s the sight of your disheveled clothes, the red print on your face and arm, and the fact that you pressed the button in the first place, that makes his blood boil. He’s fueled with rage, but he refuses to scare you more than you already are.
“You’re okay,” he promises you. “I’m taking us home.”
Mikael looks at Sylus with shock and fear, still disoriented from the pain.
“S-Sylus!” he shouts and your boyfriend stands, giving him attention and tilting his head.
“I mean, Mr. Sylus! I didn’t know—I swear, she came onto me! I would never—“
“Your attempt to excuse your actions only angers me more than I already am. For her, I will make your death swift.” He takes a step forward. “Had I not been so determined to make sure she remains okay, you would have felt more pain than the result of a bullet. You’re a poor excuse of a human being and there is no such thing as redemption for you. Maybe you’ll do better in your next life.” Sylus shoots Mikael so that one bullet is all he needs to end him, point blank.
You jump, tears falling down your cheeks. You’re embarrassed and shaken up. Sylus has killed in front of you before. That’s not what scares you. It’s just the intensity and reality of it all. You weren’t ready, and Sylus was right to be hesitant.
But he doesn’t think any of that at all.
“Come, sweetie,” he gently grabs hold of your hands. “I’m here. Can you stand?”
You nod, letting him help you up as he rests his suit jacket on your shoulders. He guides you out of the barren home and back into the SUV, throwing orders to the twins to get everything cleaned up and to get the files.
The drive is silent, all the way until you’re back home. Sylus helps you out the car when you arrive, taking you inside. He brings you to the grand bathroom and begins to undress you, then runs a hot bath with your favorite bath salts and soaps. He undresses himself next, letting you step into the tub first before climbing in and sitting behind you.
“I’m sorry…” you finally speak, only to apologize again.
“Don’t be,” he whispers, kissing your shoulder. “You did nothing wrong.”
“I failed—”
“I failed. I knew better than to let you go in there, yet I did it anyway. But you’re safe now, kitten. As long as I’m breathing, you will always be safe. Do you believe me?”
“I do,” you say just below a whisper.
“Put all your faith in me. I won’t make the mistake of putting you in harms way ever again.”
Your eyes water again and you turn around, taking advantage of the large tub to sit in his lap. You wrap yourself around him, holding him close as you rest your head on his shoulder.
“Sleep, sweetie,” he kisses your cheek. “I have you. I’ll take care of everything.”
You listen to him because you trust him as much as he does you. Had he not been there… you don’t even want to think of it anymore. All that matters is that he was. He will always come to your rescue because a life without you is not a life Sylus will ever experience. That, he is sure.
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one-green-frog · 11 hours ago
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If your asks are still open can I request for the same reader from Stronger Together.
Where he is actually so hard to anger, the best they can get from him is annoyenc.
I want to see where the things they didn't see coming happen, where one of the family (your choice) get hurt on a mission (almost die) and the reader shows true unfiltered rage and protectiveness. A side they never saw from the reader. A side that makes them hard to recognize.
And after being done with the danger they turned to the injured family member and should the utmost gentleness and care.
It's something that can make sense that the reader adopted from the family's protectiveness and ways of affection.
Stronger Together pt.2
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Training with your family has been great. Ever since you started you have gotten better, all thanks to your family of course. True to their words they made sure that you were perfection, repeating the same steps over and over again until they were satisfied. At first it truly bothered you, it was boring, repetitive and it felt like you didn't advance at all, but over time you learned to appreciate their perfectionism. Watching your form in the mirror made you realise just how important the correct form really is, it also made you simply feel much stronger.
As the training commenced it got easier to spar with your brothers. Sure you were a far cry away from being able to beat them, but it took them much more time to take you down which, in your eyes , was definitely a win.
Your training definitely pushed you to your limits physically and mentally. At certain times, especially after a long day suffering loss after loss, you thought about giving up, stopping the training and rigours routines they planned for you, but a spark inside you persisted, never fading away, not to mention that you did want to prove your family wrong
But finally after endless amounts of training did your father finally alow you to join them, not without supervision of course.
This is how Dick, Jason and you went out that night, fighting whatever petty crime they could find. It was disappointing to say the least but you knew that arguing with them about what sort of crime you could fight would only result in you getting grounded and that was worse than stopping a simple and small robbery.
Both Dick and Jason never let their gaze wander from you too long, always checking if you were alright and stepping in when they felt like you didn't handle it well enough. It bothered you that you basically only stood on the sideline watching them take down criminal after criminal but you tried to see it as a learning experience.
The night was boring, uneventfull and could hardly be counted as training until then, but just as you were finishing up another seemingly small crime in an abandoned warehouse did something unexpected happen.
Not even Dick or Jason were prepared for the sudden ambush of a few dozen armed man, neither were you obviously. Your brothers, trained for these situations, immediately jumped into action, a plan seemingly in their minds the second things turned bad. Meanwhile you could only stand back, frozen in shock. This wasn't supposed to happen. It was overwhelming, the sudden threat, realizing death was suddenly so close. You wanted to move, help your brothers, be useful in any way possible, but your body simply didn't obey. It wasn't fear that overwhelmed you, no, it was shock, you were simply to unprepared.
All you did was stand frozen, watching your family fight to take down this criminal gang and to protect you. You saw that their punches were a bit harder, rage in their eyes, obviously annoyed that they interrupted family bonding time but also afraid you might get hurt because of the unpredictable nature of this sudden fight.
Your brothers, too focused on the fight in front of them, didn't realize that one member managed to sneak up on you, unfortunately neither did you. He managed to grab you, slamming his fist into your face and upper body. You didn’t have time to react to any of it, the training seemingly leaving your body the second the criminal got his hands on you.
You stumbled back, managing to catch your breath, but as you looked up you watched in horror as he grabbed a gun, aiming it directly at you. The chances of dodging it were practically zero, already a bit disoriented and overwhelmed by the whole situation. You stood there, frozen, staring at the man that would end your life.
But the Jason appeared. Right as the gun went of.
You stood there as your older brother took the bullet meant for you. Jason had pushed you out of the way just in time for the bullet to pierce his neck.
It was unreal, it felt unreal, everything around you seemed to stop as you watched Jason, your older brother who always cared for you, who always smiled whenever you entered a room, suddenly collapse to the ground.
Dick was immediately by his side, applying pressure and getting his first-aid kid ready, he tried talking to you, but to no avail. It was as if a force overtook you. Rage spreading into every corner of your body as you practically lunged at the perpetrator. Filled with nothing but rage you beat down at him, not once stopping to catch your breath, your knuckles turning that deep shade of red. When the man beneath you stopped moving, the only sign he was still alive was his shallow breath, you turned you attention to the remainign men. Like a feral animal you practically slammed into them.
Dick could only watch from the sidelines as you demolished these men, sure, it looked like all the training was being put others use but he also saw that a huge part was just rage, pure hatred for these men as you threw them around like ragdolls. Never before had he seen this side of you. Never before had his sweet little act like an animal.
Finally, after the last man laid on the ground unconscious, you turned back and rushed towards your brothers. Eyes just seconds ago filled with contempt now looked at him with nothing but concern. You dropped to your knees and frantically checked over Jason, a sickly sweet tone in your voice as you asked him about how he was feeling. Luckily Batman arrived shortly after that and brought Jason back to the batcave to get checked out.
In an extreme stroke of luck the bullet didn't hit anything vital and while a scar would remain, Jason was extremely lucky that that would be the only lasting sign of this fight. But even after Alfred checked up on him, dressed his wounds and gave him strickt orders to stay in bed, you didn't leave his side, still questioning if he was alright, ever the caring brother.
The next mission would be delayed for the foreseeable future. While you did take down a frw men, the fact that your first reaction was to freeze showed your family that you simply weren't ready yet. You didn't even protest, maybe it was the lingering feeling of helplessness or the guilt you carried, but you too did not believe you were ready for another mission just yet.
Jason, of course, relished in the fact that you would stay by his side practically 24/7, though he did reassure you that the whole ordeal wasn't your fault, he could see that you felt guilty for his injury. He promised you that no matter what he, as your older brother, would always protect you, no matter what. But even so, he did enjoy the special treatment he got from you, he might have even put up a little act just to get more of your attention and to piss of his brothers of course.
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This took way longer than expected. Im sorry but i still hope you enjoy. Thank you got requesting
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aventurineswife · 1 day ago
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Hiii, I've been headcanoning Aventurine as firefighter/bodyguard, like it's really interesting for him to risk everything just for people and be appreciated by society and he had adrenaline addiction instead of gambling one, what about reader x Aventurine bodyguard/rescuer
The Rush and the Reckless
Summary: In a high-stakes world where danger and adrenaline are constant companions, Aventurine, a bodyguard and former gambler, finds himself tasked with protecting you—someone who is no stranger to peril. As you navigate the treacherous waters of high-profile events and hidden threats, Aventurine’s protective instincts flare, revealing a vulnerability beneath his cold, calculating exterior. Amidst the chaos, both of you are forced to confront not only external dangers but also the emotional risks you've avoided. In the end, it’s not just your life at stake—it's his heart too.
Tags: Aventurine x Reader, Bodyguard AU, Adrenaline Junkie, Slow Burn, Emotional Tension, Protective, Flirty Banter, Vulnerability, Character Development, Gamble Metaphor, Angst, Romance.
Warnings: Mentions of violence and danger, Emotional complexity and character vulnerability, Adrenaline addiction (implied), Possible emotional manipulation (subtle), Angst and unresolved emotional tension, References to a traumatic past.
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It had been one of those nights where everything seemed just a little too quiet, the kind that made the hairs on the back of Aventurine’s neck stand at attention. His sharp, eyes scanned the street outside, alert as ever, his hand hovering near the comm device on his belt, ready for any sign of trouble.
He’d been assigned to you for the past few months, a high-profile executive whose life seemed to attract more than its fair share of risk. It was a strange arrangement, one he didn't quite understand, but there was a certain thrill in protecting someone whose every move seemed to send shockwaves through the world. It wasn’t the typical gig for him, but he'd long stopped caring about the typical. This job? This was different.
You were always in danger, or at least, it seemed that way. Whether it was the business rivals, the mercenaries, or the occasional stalker, Aventurine's job was to keep you out of harm's way. But what he didn’t expect, what he could never quite prepare for, was how much your presence rattled him. It wasn’t the risk or the danger that kept his adrenaline coursing, it was you.
The feeling that he was never truly in control of his surroundings—of you—kept him on edge, like a gambler with his chips on the line. His entire existence had been built on the foundation of calculated risks, but the stakes had changed. The moment his eyes met yours, something shifted. There was something... unanticipated in the way you made him feel both alive and vulnerable at the same time.
Tonight, the risk would be higher than ever.
"Keep your head down," Aventurine said, his voice low and commanding, as you both entered the VIP section of the gala. His usual calm, unwavering exterior never wavered, but beneath the surface, the excitement of the night was nearly palpable. He could feel the rush already, and he hadn’t even gotten to the risky part yet.
You were used to his cool demeanor, but tonight it seemed colder than usual. He was on edge, the kind of edge that only came from more than just a passing threat. "You seem... distracted," you remarked, keeping your voice casual as you turned to face him, your eyes scanning the room for any sign of danger.
His lips curled into that familiar, enigmatic smile—the one that hid more than it revealed. "I'm never distracted, sweetheart. Just... vigilant. It's part of the job."
"Uh-huh." You raised an eyebrow, not buying it for a second. You knew something was different about him tonight. He had the look of someone who was chasing something, as if the thrill of the gamble had never been more intense.
"You should’ve stayed home tonight," Aventurine muttered, eyes flicking toward the main door as a group of well-dressed figures entered, their movements suspiciously synchronized.
"I’m not one to shy away from danger, you know that," you teased, your smile matching his, even as the tension in the air began to build.
Aventurine's eyes narrowed, studying you. "Careful, darling. Some risks aren't worth taking."
But you weren’t listening, not really. You felt the same rush of excitement in your chest. The unpredictability of it all—how you never quite knew if the next moment would be your last—was addictive in a way you couldn’t explain. It was only now, with his eyes fixed firmly on you, that you realized how much he craved that same feeling.
Before you could respond, a sudden, muffled noise cut through the room, and Aventurine’s instincts kicked in. He spun toward you, pulling you behind him with ease. His face was a mask of determination as he assessed the situation.
"Stay behind me," he ordered, voice colder than ever. But his gaze, when it met yours for the briefest of seconds, told you something else—something deeper. There was no poker face strong enough to mask the flare of emotion in his eyes.
The chaos erupted, a string of screams and shuffling feet. But Aventurine moved with the calm, precise grace of someone who had done this far too many times. Every step, every turn, every calculated move was a deliberate choice, his body poised like a dancer, but with the deadly purpose of a trained protector.
He scanned the room, his heart pounding not with fear but with a need for control, a desire to ensure your safety, no matter the cost. The familiar sensation of risk coursed through him like a drug. For someone who had built a life on high-stakes gambles, saving your life felt like the ultimate roll of the dice.
You watched him, every move an intricate part of the performance. "You really love this, don’t you?" you murmured, almost to yourself.
He didn’t answer at first, his attention divided between you and the unfolding chaos. His chest rose and fell with each deep breath. "Love it? It’s not about love," he replied, finally turning to face you fully. "It’s about need. You can’t stop chasing the rush, no matter how many times it nearly kills you."
His words echoed in your mind long after the danger had passed. He wasn’t just protecting you—he was protecting himself from the emptiness that seemed to follow him everywhere. The rush of adrenaline kept the darkness at bay, just as his gambles had once done.
In the aftermath, as the two of you stood amidst the debris of what had almost been another disaster, Aventurine’s usual smile reappeared, though it looked a little less certain than before. His words were as sharp as ever, but they carried a weight, one that spoke volumes about the man beneath the bravado.
"Next time," he said with a grin, his tone light but tinged with something you couldn’t quite place, "maybe you’ll listen when I say it's too dangerous."
You smirked, knowing full well that you would never listen. "Maybe," you replied, taking a step closer, not just to him but to the kind of connection you both avoided.
Aventurine’s gaze lingered on you for a moment longer than usual, a flicker of something unspoken passing between you. It was a look that carried with it the weight of all the risks, all the gambles, and all the things left unsaid. In that fleeting moment, you realized that maybe, just maybe, the real gamble wasn’t in the dangers outside. It was in the heart that you had both tried so hard to protect from the chaos of the world.
As the night ended and Aventurine walked beside you, his hand brushed against yours, a fleeting touch that sent a thrill through your veins. For the first time, you thought that maybe the greatest risk was in something far beyond his control—something that even Aventurine had yet to fully admit.
Perhaps this time, the gamble would be worth it.
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unrav3l · 2 days ago
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alright i've been summond cause it's the first time i've ever been referenced by someone and first of all in such a great analysis!! your knowledge is huge op and thank you so much for the service cause literally every single rant of yours and the professional knowledge shows me things i haven't noticed before. and so with everything you've written i would like to add some things that popped into my mind after reading this.
i find the idea of the Hannya being a tool to find himself in this whole new world rather than being a reflection of his trauma very interesting, because i see Majima as a character who can really (maybe even subconciously?) rely on symbolism. i've spoken about it before in my majima-as-intertextual-character rant but i'm gonna speak about it some more lmao
basically i really like the theory that he uses snakeskin jacket as the symbol that it became in real life popculture. the atribute of the wild at heart lover-guy who actually seeks his own solace in life and is always on a road. my point was - does he take that thing as another way to dehumanize himself? styling himself for a fictional character who stands for certain values still seems pretty majima to me. there's also this possibilty that he has no idea about Sailor and Lula and it was the choice that creators did, since Majima's story fits very well into the snakeskin jacket stories we know from the cinematography. then again maybe he saw the darn movie and was like. jeez. guess that's another personality i'm gonna steal to detach myself from my emotions and experiences.
he looses the jacket in PYIH but the print stays on the pirate cloak. it shows how the lines between the actor (Majima) and the role (tha mad dog) became blurred over time, how both of these personas are just as real. snakes are mostly read in his design in the shedding-skin aspect BUT i would also like to notice that there is certain humilliation (? im not really sure that's the word i seek) to snakes as they have no legs and are forced to writhe on the ground. i know that's a whole ass different cultural circle but according to the Bible, snake lost it's legs as the punishment from god. might be overinterpretation but for me it also fits a bit the power and forced submission arcs of majima's character. a snake who got his legs chopped off as a punishment but still learns to be deadly dangerous.
the design we see is snake after snake after snake. layer after another. the difference is in what you pointed out, in what the tatoo is. it's not something on the skin, it's carved into his body, under the skin, it is one with him. quite the opposite to the jacket. he uses it to cover up the back, the Hannya. not the serpents on his chests, just the most symbolic thing. he let's other see the punished, venomous animal, not the thing that truly guides him. there's a chance that he can read from the tatoo more than anyone else, that he can see and connect more than he would let anyone else notice. then again - the duality of his character. he shows Hannya in a fight as a threat, he carries it hidden as the resemblance of true self. it goes back to my thought that the role - a mask in this example - isn't any less real than the actor. also the fact that the Hannya is on the back, so he once again can't face who he is deeply inside. yeah.
I have not played pirate yakuza and I don't know if I'll ever get to, so maybe it's answered in there, but HOLY SHIT. WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH MAJIMA TAKING IT UPON HIMSELF TO PROTECT AND CARE FOR WOMEN IN REGARDS TO THE HANNYA.
WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU BEFORE THE TOJO. WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS. WHY WAS THE HANNYA IMPRINTED IN YOUR SKIN. WHY IS IT IN YOUR BONES TO ACT ON HER WILL, HER BLOODLUST, HER TENDERNESS?
ITS NOT OKAY ANYMORE. I NEED ANSWERS. WHY DO YOU ACT AS IF YOU CAN ONLY BE HAPPY WITH YOURSELF IF YOU GUARD WOMEN AND CHILDREN WITH THE FEROCITY OF A WRONGED WOMAN? WHY DO YOU ACT LIKE YOU ARE THE ONLY BARRICADE BETWEEN EVIL AND THE GIRLS WHO YOU LOOK AFTER LIKE THEY ARE YOUR OWN CHILDREN?
Why did someone look at you, a boy, and see a woman transformed by her fury, spitting and snarling, but crying?
Or did he choose to carry that wronged, angry, suffering face on his back himself?
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see-arcane · 1 year ago
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Annual reminder that despite all memes and adaptations to the contrary, Jonathan ‘If I die I hope Mina gets my diary as a goodbye :’c’ Harker acknowledged that something ominous was up as of DAY 2 in his little Transylvania travelogue. The only reason he wasn’t turning his ass around was, you know. Needing to Do This Incredibly Vital Assignment for His Brand New Job. If you put this boy in [PICK ANY HORROR MOVIE], he would be out of there two seconds after the opening credits
Halloween night in Haddonfield? My guy isn’t sticking around to meet Michael Myers and his killer kitchenware
Camp Crystal Lake is very lovely, he’s sure, the nice nubile college kids should send him and Mina a postcard while they’re hanging out at home
What’s that? There’s a haunted house with spirits chucking furniture around and you want to record it all for posterity? Neat, cool, awesome, write to him about it while he’s off in a restaurant somewhere talking up a chef and posting nice foodie reviews
This guy knows when horror story bullshit is happening even while being unaware of the fact that he is one of the main characters of Dracula.
He can smell what genre he’s in and does Not like it and would be out of there if he could, do not paint him as a one brain cell oblivious baby man
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some of my favorite things about Anora in no particular order (SPOILERS BELOW):
the goons, wow what all timer movie goons. concussed guy for goon of the year
when anora beats the shit out of those goons for a fifteen minute stretch and they get increasingly more afraid of her. comedy gold, just pitch perfect comedy treading the line between should-i-be-worried-for-her and the disarming buffoonery of the goons
ivan's mom stomping on the last step of the private jet stairs. her incredible houndstooth suit. every second of her on screen.
all of them throwing the pens at the annulment woman
ivan's dad dying laughing during the annulment as anora throws all of the moms shit on the ground
every parking in new york joke from the ticket in front of the courthouse to getting towed down on brighton beach
how the entire time, nobody pulls out a weapon, not once. and yet, the threat of violence and danger still lingers in the periphery because of the deftly constructed tension of the roving camera and contextually what we don't know about this family and the broader scope of ivan's world and the looming threat of the parents. how far can she push the goons until they get violent, and yet they never really do, but baker never lets you exhale that breath.
when they walked into tatianas..... like sean does his RESEARCH
also the t.A.T.u needle drop like i screamed
also the fight over driving or walking for five minutes in the cold. the new york specificity in this movie is pinpoint accurate, down to the mundane
the ending, her having a breakdown release of everything that had happened to her and how humiliated she was, but also how she thought she had gotten out and made a fairytale of her life. how using her body was the only power she has ever had, and how that was what she defaulted to with Igor in that last scene, but it was when he wanted to kiss her that the facade of power broke down and so did she. how she had to face her own humanity, and in that moment ask herself if she wanted to kiss him, because he was giving her perhaps her first real choice in a long time, and that opened a pathway to maybe questioning whether she truly wanted any of what had happened to her. maybe in that moment she realized that her body is not as powerful as she perhaps convinced herself it was. she was far more powerless than all her bravado and will probably always be powerless in the socioeconomic systems of the world that are built up around her. how disposable she was made to feel maybe for the first time, and how she thought she had built up that bravado and detached arrogance around herself so that she would never feel that way, but the feeling still seeped through nonetheless. all of that delivered wordlessly, in silence, buried under the falling white snow that will throw a white, pristine blanket over everything as if nothing significant had happened at all.
but also like igor, i too would fall in love with her almost instantly and tbh i did. rip to Ivan, anora i am hopelessly in love with you, and i would die for you.
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flwrkid14 · 5 months ago
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Tim and Danny: Love, Trust, and the Weight of Protection
part 1
Danny knows what it's like to be hunted.
It’s been his reality for as long as he can remember—forever glancing over his shoulder, never truly at ease. Between vengeful ghosts, government agents, and countless other dangers, his survival has depended solely on his instincts, his powers, and the fickleness of luck. He has his friends—two best friends and a sister who would drop everything to stand by him, who he knows would always have his back. But the weight of that reliance feels heavy, a burden he can't quite shake.
Trusting others, truly leaning on them, has always felt like a luxury he couldn’t afford. He wants to feel safe, to let someone else take some of the weight, but the thought of putting them in danger because of him? That’s a risk he can't bring himself to take.
Then he meets Tim Drake.
At first, Tim’s protectiveness doesn’t faze him. It’s Gotham. You don’t date a Wayne-adjacent vigilante and expect anything less than a little paranoia. Danny’s been through worse. A tracker on his phone? Standard. Tim pulling files on his professors? Honestly, kind of funny.
But then, Danny finds out how deep it goes.
He stumbles upon a folder on Tim’s desk—his name printed neatly on the tab. Inside? Background checks on his classmates, neighbors and friends. Surveillance reports. A detailed map of his daily routine. Heart rate data. Sleeping patterns. Eating habits. There’s even a file on Phantom.
For a moment, Danny froze.
This should terrify him—it used to. Being watched, tracked for his every move, reminded him too much of those who hunted him, who’d wanted to tear him apart and dissect him like a lab rat. His first instinct was always to run.
But at that moment? He felt... safe. The notes in the margins weren’t cold or clinical like the ones his parents would have written. No, instead, they were worried. Make sure he’s eating enough. Possible threat? Keep an eye on this one. Look for ectoplasmic spikes—could mean trouble.
This wasn’t someone trying to control him. This was someone trying to protect him.
Tim’s not like the people who hunted him in Amity Park. There’s no malice in what he does. No intent to control or hurt. It’s all fear. Love, even. Danny can see it in Tim’s eyes when he stammers through an explanation, bracing himself for anger or rejection.
He’s scared Danny will leave.
And that’s what gets Danny.
No one has ever cared for him like this, no one willing to go through such lengths just to ensure his safety. Yeah, it’s intense, maybe unhealthy, even by the standards of a world that isn’t known for its normalcy. Danny knows Sam, Tucker, and Jazz would do the same—they’ve all put their lives on the line for him before, and he loves them for it. But Tim is different.
Tim is strong enough to face the dangers of Danny’s world and carry the weight of his burdens without hesitation. It’s something Danny could never ask his friends to do—not because they wouldn’t, but because they have their own lives, their own paths. They would drop everything for him, just as Tim would, but Tim does it with the resolve of a vigilante, already living a life where protecting others is his duty. This is someone who understands the risks, who’s already made those sacrifices, and still chooses to say, “I will protect you, no matter the cost.”
So, he smiles. He kisses Tim’s cheek. And he asks, “Can I put a tracker on you too?”
The way Tim’s eyes light up? Yeah, Danny thinks. This is love.
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The batfamily doesn’t get it.
They corner Danny one day, all serious expressions and careful words.
“Danny, we’re worried,” Dick starts, voice soft. “About Tim?” Danny tilts his head. “About both of you,” Steph says. “This… surveillance thing. It’s not normal.”
Danny shrugs. “Neither am I.”
They might understand—on some level. They’d lived through their own kind of danger, faced their own threats. But for Danny, it was different. They didn’t grow up being hunted, didn’t spend years hiding from people who wanted to tear them apart just for existing. For him, trusting the wrong person wasn’t just a risk; it was a matter of life and death.
Tim’s methods might be extreme, but Danny sees the intent behind them. It’s not control. It’s care. Tim watches his back because he knows what it’s like to lose people. Danny lets him because he knows what it’s like to be alone.
“Tim’s the first person who’s made me feel safe,” Danny tells them, voice steady. “You see obsession. I see someone who cares enough to watch my back.”
They don’t know what to say to that.
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Their relationship isn’t conventional. But in a city like Gotham, love isn’t always soft and simple. Sometimes, it’s vigilance. Sometimes, it’s knowing someone’s tracking your heartbeat because they’d die if it ever stopped.
Tim watches over Danny. Danny watches over Tim. It’s not about control—it’s about trust. About knowing that, no matter what, someone’s got your back.
The bats worry. They whisper about boundaries, red flags and healthy relationships.
Danny doesn’t listen. He knows what he’s got.
In a world where ghosts and vigilantes collide, where danger lurks in every shadow, Danny’s finally found someone who won’t let him face it alone.
And that? That’s everything.
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˗ˏˋ now introducing . . . incel!rafe ˎˊ˗
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⌨︎ incel!rafe who . . . watches porn religiously. claiming he hates it, claiming all the girls in them are ‘fake whores’ and ‘that’s what they deserve’ — and it never fully satisfies him. but still he does it again. and again. and again. it’s his twisted therapy. and he never finishes to the regular stuff — only to scenarios where the girl is being degraded, begging, crying. he searches for girls who look like you, a little too pretty and too soft, getting the worse shit done to them. sick nasty videos that would get him put on a list, like ‘girl crying during sex’ ‘forced orgasm compilations’ or ‘blackmail porn’ he knows it’s wrong, but it’s never enough to stop.
⌨︎ incel!rafe who . . . has an obsession with purity. it’s dark and dangerous, he sees women who experience any type of sexual freedom as ‘threats’ if they dont fit into his narrow view of what a woman should be. he’s disgusted by them for not catering to his desires or for having autonomy over their own bodies. he wants women who are innocent, untouched, and under his control — his way of proving he’s the one in charge. but the hypocrisy is glaring. while he condemns women for their sexuality, he’s consumed by fantasies of dominating, ruining, breaking them down, and making them submit to his twisted will.
⌨︎ incel!rafe who . . . has no sympathy for women. when he “loves” a woman, he might tell her that no one else will ever love her like he does—playing the long-suffering martyr, claiming that he’s the only one who truly understands her. but the love he offers is never pure. he’ll constantly tear her down, calling her worthless, stupid, or fat, all while claiming it’s for her own good. if she gets upset, he’ll accuse her of being “too sensitive” or “overreacting,” further alienating her. if a woman cries, gets upset, or expresses hurt, he finds it pathetic. he might mock her, call her weak, and tell her she’s just “looking for attention” when she’s truly in distress. his inability to comprehend or care about a woman’s emotional well-being only deepens his hatred for them.
⌨︎ incel!rafe who . . . uses sex as power. he doesn’t believe in mutual consent, he believes in ownership and if he wants something he takes it. he might try to guilt or manipulate a woman into sex, telling her that if she “really loved him,” she’d give in. if she says no, he twists it into a game of control, making her feel like she’s the one in the wrong for denying him. his need to dominate extends to every interaction, including sex, where he treats it like a conquest, not an intimate exchange.
⌨︎ incel!rafe who . . . has a fragile ego. when a woman shows she doesn’t need him, it triggers something deep inside him. he can’t stand it. he feels entitled to every woman’s attention, and when that attention isn’t directed at him, it makes him feel worthless. he’ll hide it behind a mask of false confidence, but internally, he’s seething. it’s like a personal affront to his existence, and he can’t stand it. instead, he’ll find ways to undermine her; through force, threats, or sabotage, even make her doubt herself, or try to control her until she becomes dependent on him.
⌨︎ incel!rafe who . . . craves humiliation. there’s a deeply destructive side to him, when he’s alone — he watches porn that makes him feel sick and helpless. it’s the only time he can let go of his need for control and let the chaos wash over him. but it’s also a form of self-punishment. he knows he’s toxic, and part of him wants to be punished for it. he’s caught between wanting to control and wanting to be controlled, and he’s too deep in the spiral to break free.
⌨︎ incel!rafe who . . . knows he’s a monster. part of him, the deepest part, has moments of clarity. when the high from his toxic behavior fades, he’s left with the aftermath—his reflection staring back at him, judging him. there are flashes of guilt, self-awareness, where he recognizes that what he’s doing is wrong. but instead of taking responsibility, he doubles down, justifying his actions, telling himself he can’t help it. he’s too far gone to fix himself, and that thought terrifies him.
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[GI] Kinktober Day 21: "Breeding Kink"
Summary: The life of a harbinger was chaotic and the threat of death, though low, it wasn't completely impossible. Henceforth, Tartaglia decides that it's best to ensure that his legacy continues.
Warning(s): Established Relationship, Breeding kink (obv), Squirting, Some mentions of death (not too much though), Tartaglia being whipped for his wifey,
Side Note(s): If it isn't clear atp, I have a litttttleee bit of a crush on Tartaglia <333. [Also this is one of my lil' late fics since I was hit with the writer's block virus]
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"C'mon baby...think about it, how good you'd look swollen with my kids~" Tartaglia whispered in your ears as he was currently balls-deep inside your weeping pussy.
The lewd sound of squelching echoed throughout the room as Tartaglia bullied his cock into you, your hands fruitlessly grabbing and pulling at the sheets beneath you as he cooed into your ear, begging for you to take his cock. Since his latest mission in Fontaine, where he fought against the All-Devouring Narwhal. You had spent the last few weeks practically babying him, not a single soul aside from another harbinger was allowed to see him.
You had patched up countless wounds, and endured too many nights where he had a dangerous fever.
You worried your husband would be taken away from you before you'd even reach your fifth year with him! Tartaglia, although he tried to hide it with confidence and jests, shared your concern and tried to make you feel as comfortable and confident in him as he possibly could. Yet...the only way he could truly make you feel alright, in his mind...was by giving you a baby.
"H-Honey...!" You keened as you began to rock your hips back onto your husband. "W-What's gotten into you?" You moaned, struggling to look back at your ginger lover.
Almost as if he were trying to suddenly hide away, Tartaglia buried his face into the crook of your neck, breathing in your scent as he groaned at the feeling of you clenching around him. "J-Just tryin' to give you a baby..." He whined. "S-So that you'll have someone to baby over, w-while I'm gone." He continued to stutter out, his cock twitching inside of you as he started to rub his hands up and down your body, as if he were struggling to figure out where he wanted to keep them until he finally settled.
One hand fondling your breast while the other tended to your neglected clit. The sudden pleasure made you scream in pleasure, the already tight knot in the pit of your stomach growing tighter as you felt your husband somehow fuck into your slicked cunt even faster. "Gonna give you a couple of kids Y/N..." He babbled as if he were drunk off the feeling of your pussy. "Then you won't have to worry, a part of me will still be around~"
"I-I'd still miss you..." You managed to force out as you just managed to look behind you to see your husband panting over you, his sapphire blues wet with pleasure and hidden emotion, you just couldn't pinpoint right at this moment.
Perhaps later, of course. "Don't—Ahh...—wanna have babies alone." Tartaglia pressed himself closer to your backside at your words, whines falling from his lips more and more as he continued to feel his cock twitch the more he felt his orgasm creep closer up onto him. The more he felt your pussy clench and unclench around him as he practically felt himself growing more and more addicted to the feeling of your walls by the moment. "You won't have to..." He moaned in your ear.
He knew he couldn't die from any future missions of his, children aside. The idea of leaving your cunt alone to not be filled by him, stuffed and tended to...it annoyed him more than anything!
"C-Close...!" You moaned, Tartaglia's fingers circling around your clit faster and faster. The harbinger nearly choked on his breath with how impossibly tight you became all of a sudden as if you were trying to wring every drop of cum from his balls. "D-Don't stop—"
"I don't plan to." He smirked behind you before he moved his hand to press it against your back, forcing you into a mean arch and fucking even harder into your cunt, his eyes glued to the way your cunt gripped onto him and how your slick stuck onto his abdomen.
Until...he saw you squirt.
"Fuckkkk..." He groaned. "How come you haven't done this sooner?" He licked his lips as he fucked you through your orgasm, the tiny aht aht ahts that left your lips making him want to fuck you even harder than he already was. But, as you began to whine from overstimulation, he realized he'd have to save that for another time. The last thing he'd want to do is break you completely, there was plenty of time for that down the line.
Tartaglia began to grind into your cunt, leaning back over you as he felt his front press back onto your back. "I'm never leaving you Y/N..." He whispered. "Death won't take me away from you...I-I promise." He managed to get out before you moaned softly as the feeling of his warm cum pooling your insides, some escaping and dribbling down the back of your thighs much to the harbinger's dismay.
He pouted. "Why'd you waste my cum?" He grumbled, lightly biting on your ear.
You looked back through hooded eyes before a dopey smile crawled onto your face. "...T-Then fill me again..." You begged.
Oh, he definitely couldn't die too soon.
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chaoticwriting · 3 months ago
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GOTHAM'S NEW ROGUE 6
Part 5
The world falls into a silent panic for a moment. Unrest around the world as they watch the UN heavily admonish the US for their terrible handling of the situation. After all, this is the first time that a supervillain is born because of the government. At least publicly.
The GIW meanwhile has fallen into higher levels of panic as their bases around the world start to disappear one by one.
Meanwhile
-Watchtower-
John : Fucking blimey mate! Why in the nine hells did you mess with him?
2 days after the incident with the Trickster, Batman receives an emergency meeting alert from the Watchtower. When he arrives, he sees John Constantine is the one handling the meeting. The self claimed Justice League contractee is usually very aversed to attending any of the Justice League meetings, so it is quite a surprise for not just Batman but most of them.
When he enters the meeting room, he is greeted by the sight of Constantine screaming and scolding the Justice League while their focus are on a file that he assume get prepared by him. On the screen is an image of a boy with pale skin and silver white hair. He is wearing a black and white hazmat suit. It takes a moment for Batman to recognise that the boy is Trickster. Batman's gut twist when he remembers the boy. To be honest, Batman isn't really bothered with the boy shenanigans. At most, he steals some money and equipment for his livestreams, but those stuffs are usually stolen from his company.
No one has ever truly been hurt by him, but the last time is the only time he has ever deliberately hurt someone. Just as his mind is about to spiral more out of control, John suddenly turns his head towards him.
John: YOU! Do you fucking know in how much dipshit we are? Why are you just standing there? Fucking do something!
Oliver: I understand he is supposed to be dangerous, but why are you so worried? Even when we are fighting Darkseid, you are still calm.
John: READ. THE. FUCKING. FILE. That's why I'm fucking scared. Depending on how pissed he is, even if I escape to another universe, I am still fucked.
Batman watches as the others continue reading a fairly thick file and start reading his. At first, it is usual. Name, supposed age, relatives, and alignment. Surprisingly, it is neutral good. (Why is his age 4?). When Batman turns the page, he understands why his colleagues are frowning at the information.
His battle records are what you would call amazing. At 1 year old, he is already fighting against gods, demons, and magicians. The spirit of technology, Halloween, dreams, plants, and even time. Each one of the people that he fights is someone or something that can be classified as League level threats. The terrifying things about it are that not only did he win the fight, he even befriended them by the way that he is seen having a cooperative relationship, at least with some of them.
Closing the thick file, Batman's minds start to work as he thinks about contingency plans about each of them. There are some weaknesses recorded in the file, including ectoweapon, blood blossom, and magic. However, the record also says that the stronger the ghost or ecto being, the less effective those things are against them. And assuming from how strong Trickster is now, he probably needs a stronger weapon.
Superman also frowns as he reads the file. He for one has come into contact with Phantom, or Trickster as he likes to be called now. His impression of the kid is a mischievous kid that just likes to have fun. He has seen some of his 'pranks' before this and in his experience, all of them have one thing in common. That is they all have a heavily controlled environment.
Although some of his pranks look like they are really easy to go wrong, Superman can see how the machines are heavily secured and any of the victims are all heavily guarded.
Even the victims are almost specifically chosen because none of the victims that experience the pranks have any chance of harming either their health, financial or social life. All of his victims are all healthy people with some free time that they don't have anything to spend on.
That's why even Batman is rather light handed with the kid. Even though he commits occasional theft, none of them are serious ones except the glitter theft. Most of them generally agreed that if the kid ever wants to be a hero, they would gladly mentor him.
Suddenly, Barry enters the room running while looking panic.
Barry: Guys! Open the news. Lex is crazy!
Superman frowns and opens the hologram in the middle of the table and a news channel appears on the screen. Lex is currently on the podium, giving a speech as the president of USA.
Lex: And I would never negotiate with a terrorist that dares to threaten the government using its own people. All the GIW members are people with honor, bravery and kindness in them that they dare to put their life on the line to fight against this beast that imitates our dead loved one and use their name for doing terri-*Screeeechhhh*
A loud screech interrupts Lex's speech as suddenly a green portal appears above the square and a figure comes out of it. A teenager with blue skin, crystalized silver hair and claws made out of ice appears from the other side of the portal. He looks at the figures below and slowly raises his hand as Lex begins to float towards the boy.
The Justice League suddenly realizes who the boy is. It's Phantom. But why does he look different? Unfortunately, they don't get the opportunity to ponder over it as Phantom starts to speak.
Phantom: YOU DARE INSULT MY PEOPLE!
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╰┈➤ 18+ none of these stories belong to me! this is a masterlist of all the fanfics i’ve read and reblogged! just thought it would be nice to have them all in one spot! (if your fic is on here and you wish not to be, please let me know!) some will have summaries if provided <3
ᡣ𐭩 how you can help palestine . fic recs m.list . m.list two
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@gutsby
⭒ Wedded Bliss
The marriage was arranged, and the sex is deranged. Bucky is so obsessed with your pussy that he almost forgets he’s meant to be faking this whole thing—and hating it, like sworn enemies are supposed to do.
@samthemarvelfan
⭒ Bad Romance
In Brooklyn, everyone knows the unwritten rule: you don’t cross James Barnes. When you return after nearly half a decade, things are anything but the same. After the murder of your Uncle, you begin to learn that no one is who they say they are, and that you may have accidentally given your heart to a mobster; The White Wolf of Brooklyn. More dangerous than that, he’s given you his.
@anonymityisfunwriter
⭒ Two Sides of the Same Coin
⭒ You're Losing Me
Your fairytale ending is crumbling before your eyes. You don't know how to love someone who can't tell you're dying. You fear you're fading away, begging him to do someone, say something, choose something. You fear he won't be able to resuscitate you this time. This time, he's losing you.
⭒ Alone Together
It was always been you and Bucky, alone together, you'd say. But suddenly, you're just alone.
⭒ Uptown Girl and the Brooklyn Boy
Everyone knows that all any Uptown Girl needs is a Greaser from Brooklyn to make her forget all about her uptown world.
@pellucid-constellations
⭒ For the Love of the Game
Bucky Barnes was a menace. NYU’s top baseball player, he was used to girls falling at his feet and could smooth talk his way out of just about anything. You hated him. He couldn’t figure out why. So when the novelty of weekend parties and quick hookups finally wore off—and his feelings for you began to grow—he made it his mission to fix it. 
@barnesafterglow
⭒ Friday (I'm In Love)
every day you love bucky. every friday he pretends to love you too
@sinner-as-saint
⭒ Tempestuous
With his kingdom flourishing in peace, and no threats from enemies; recently crowned King - James Buchanan Barnes sets out at sea. With his finest ship, the best crew ever recruited, and a deep desire to see whether the edge of the world truly exists; the King sets sail. Hoping to find the marvels of the ocean, to find beauty and magic even; however he ends up finding a fiery soul – one he cannot get enough of. But then again, no love story is ever perfect, is it? 
⭒ Ruin
You work at a café owned by your family, close to your uni. And most of your days are pretty laid back and calm, but that is until you catch the eye of the mob boss. Your cute skirts and soft sweaters make him weak. Your innocence captivates him. And he wants you, badly. He wants you in his bed, wants his hand under those cute little skirts… he wants to ruin you. 
⭒ A Sweeter Place
Years after a messy break-up, and now seeking stability, infamous mob boss James Buchanan Barnes finds himself reunited with an old flame of his. Instant guilt and regret wash over him when he finds out that his reckless ways back then, changed an innocent girl’s life forever. 
⭒ You're No Saint
Steve and Bucky have been friends since they were young boys. They are inseparable, so naturally when you married Steve you were aware that Bucky came along with him. Every event, every vacation, even as the best man at your wedding - Bucky was always there, alongside you and Steve. He was one of your best friends as well, so you’ve never thought of him in a sexual way, ever. That is until one certain night, when you see something you’re not supposed to and you like it a little too much. You deny your desire towards Bucky, but Steve knows you better than anyone. He knows what you want and need, and he’s determined to fulfil your fantasy; because what his wife wants, she gets. 
⭒ Run For Your Life
He was away from the city for a while, chasing after some bastards who betrayed him. But the traitors were no longer breathing now and Bucky Barnes was finally able to come home to the city he ruled. Mostly, he was excited to come back and see his girl again. However when he got to the strip club where you worked as a waitress, he didn’t find you there. They told him you didn’t work there anymore. No one knew where you went, or why you left. Nobody even knew your real name. Now it was up to him to search the whole wide world to find a nameless girl – one he was obsessively, mindlessly in love with. 
⭒ All Yours
One of your students confess their feelings for you and things get interesting... 
@mellowsaturns  
⭒ In Losing Grip, on Sinking Ships
when the avengers pick up unusual activity, they realize that not all of hydra was destroyed. one unidentifiable face sends the team into a frenzy but bucky knows it. he could recognize those eyes anywhere.
⭒ All to Myself
after bucky finds out why you've been acting up ever since his company's party, he teaches you a lesson and remind you that you're the only one for him
@renxzs
⭒ Redemancy
Maybe it was a bit naive to think moving in with your best friend and long-time crush, Bucky Barnes, was going to be some smooth road that led to an admittance of mutual feelings for one another and a happily-ever-after ending, wrapped up nicely in a bow. Naive indeed; especially when you have to consider the fact that Bucky is the biggest womanizer you know.
@cryptidcasanova
⭒ My Devotion
The one where Bucky doesn’t take your breakup well.
⭒ Loverboy
It's the Bridgerton carriage scene, but make it mob!Bucky.
@subwaysurf45
⭒ She's Not Mad
Bucky Barnes was a known people pleaser, it was second nature to him. After meeting you and getting close you both try to navigate his eternal stressed state, working together you try your best to tone down his obsessive ways. 
@adrinktostopyourthirst
⭒ Sniper
Reluctantly, you get thrown into an assignment with Bucky and Yelena, but Bucky doesn't trust you as far as he can throw you. When he's proven to be correct, it turns out you're still a hell of a good team.
⭒ Three Hundred
Bucky always makes sure his best friend is okay, because that is what you need. He's caring, but very passive and nonchalant, because you need it. Not him. He doesn't need that. He doesn't need you. Does he?
⭒ Variant
The chaos of the multiverse is quite literally holding up a mirror to Bucky. Turns out, it's very easy to get under someone's skin when you have a universal connection to them.
⭒ Underground
The Underground is the last way for you to survive whatever is left of the world after the Blip. Natasha introduces you to the Winter Soldier whose wing you're under until you find your way around. He's a stoic Underground fighter and you're... useless.
⭒ One Shot
Bucky and you have a hard time staying away from each other. And though you try to push him away, every time he finds you again, the universe finds a new way to pull you apart.
⭒ Satisfied
Drunk sex with Bucky.
@thenhewaswrongaboutme
⭒ Your Hands Have Made Some Good Mistakes
Bucky has to spend six months locked up with a stranger.
⭒ Time Out
Need me a boy who is so needy and whiny when he cums inside for who knows how many times, and yet he still begs as soon as he's done "please, please again? I'll be good, I-I swear, I just need it so bad, just one more baby I promise–"
@bucky-bucky-bucky-bucky
⭒ After All This Time
impending danger puts you and your ex, Bucky, in close quarters.
⭒ Why Are You At The Wake?
Bucky sits by your hospital bed, anxious for you to finally open your eyes. He’s got to set the record straight, and apologize for what he said before you got hurt.
⭒ The Rain Is Always Gonna Come If You're Standing With Me
A hurtful article in a low-budget gossip magazine throws your relationship with Bucky for a loop.
⭒ I Can Go Anywhere I Want, Just Not Home
Bucky doesn't talk to you anymore, and he's less than enthusiastic when he runs into you out of the blue. But when he calls from a strange phone number, the puzzle pieces fall together.
@noceurous
⭒ Get You Back
You hated that you loved Bucky Barnes, and he loved that you could not hate him.
@violentdelightsandviolentends
⭒ Honey Girl
The Universe shows you your soulmate when it feels like you need them most. When you least expect it, you're given yours - Bucky Barnes. Your Dad's best friend. You can try to refuse it all you like; but the universe wants what it wants. There's no denying fate.
@notafunkiller
⭒ You Were Just Mine Yesterday
It's been a while since your break up with Bucky happened, but you're still not over him. You try to move on, go out, and have fun with your friend, Steve, but you end up in the same bar you two went to often. It also just happens that Bucky is there too, with Natasha by his side. It doesn't take long for you two to end up getting into old habits.
⭒ Out Of Style
A year after your divorce, you and Bucky come face to face at your closest friends' wedding. Emotions run high, leading to a fiery confrontation that takes a detour to Bucky's hotel room, where the old flame might just reignite.
@queers-gambit
⭒ Curiousity Killed The Cat
after rescuing you from kidnappers, you overhear your boyfriend-turned-savior complain about how clingy you've become.
@cherryblossom-heart
⭒ I Loved You Once
Loving Bucky Barnes was never easy but breaking your heart seemed to come naturally to him. A love story about your heartbreak,his betrayal and a chance at redemption.
@rookthorne
⭒ Purity
Softness was a trait you unwittingly carried - the wings of a dove taking you higher and higher, elevating you in the eyes of the devil. And that devil did not want to wait any longer. It was time to collect.
⭒ His Girls
Cars were all the same to you — classics, imports, you name it, they were all the same. Well, they were, until you were nonetheless forced to visit your local mechanic and saw the man that would pique your interest in not only every single make and model of classic car, but his charming smile; the air of righteous arrogance that flowed from his tattoos, and that damned cheeky glint in his bright eyes.
⭒ Hollywood Boulevard
All it took was one night, one song - hell, one note - and you were gone for him, hook, line, and sinker. Turbulent times lay ahead, but in the afterglow of ecstasy, forced to feel emotions in such intensity for someone you’d never expect, you couldn't help but follow him anyway - he was irresistible, after all.
@boxofbonesfic
⭒ You're Gonna Give Me Six
@gogolucky13
⭒ Mean It
You and Bucky get trapped overnight in the safe house after a mission. Everything should be okay, except he's your ex and thanks to his carelessness, the situation gets a little more complicated.
@intrepidacious
⭒ Almost Believing
You and Bucky aren't exactly on speaking terms at the moment. That doesn't mean you're getting out of having to pretend to be married for a mission.
@buckybarnesdiaries
⭒ Please
Bucky needed to be spoiled.
@buckys-darling
⭒ Face The Sun
To ensure the prosperity of their two kingdoms, a determined Princess and reluctant King are to be wed. She is willing to commit, but he can’t seem to let his lover go. 
⭒ Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
You and Bucky are friends who fuck and nothing more. That’s what you’ll keep telling yourself, at least.
⭒ Electric
Flirtation has a different meaning with Bucky, and his patience doesn't last long when it comes to you.
@straywords
⭒ Kiss It Better
You’re not entirely sure your boss with the staring problem even likes you, but you’re determined to do your job either way.
@little-miss-dilf-lover
⭒ Fifteen Minutes
@bucksfucks
⭒ The Feeling's Mutual
the amount of times you and bucky have seen each other masturbating is alarmingly high. might as well do it together.
@ellemj
⭒ Bigger Than He Was
Bucky pretends to be your new man when you run into your ex in public. However, the little act of pretending sparks something inside of him that he didn't know was there.
⭒ Strawberries
Bucky, the man with a long list of girls on his roster, gets exposed to a sex pollen in the field. Will he fuck the first girl he calls or the girl he's wanted for the last two months?
⭒ Breathe
Bucky hates the way you take unnecessary risks in the field, the way you're so mesmerizing and yet so hard to work with, and he especially hates the way you get on your knees for him during a dangerous mission. Finding out how pretty you look on your knees is the last thing he needs.
⭒ Flustered | part 2
Bucky seems to thoroughly appreciate all women...except for you. When he finds out one of your weaknesses, he can't help but use it against you, which only makes you hate him more.
⭒ Inevitable
While on a mission with Sam, John Walker, and Bucky, you're the only person exposed to a sex pollen. Bucky sure as hell isn't going to let anyone else take care of you.
⭒ Blurred Lines
When choosing a female agent to send back in time to gain young Sergeant Barnes's trust, everyone's in agreement that it should be Sharon. Until Bucky, the man that you barely get along with, speaks up and lets everyone know that it could only be you.
⭒ Does It Hurt?
Bucky never would've gone out of his way to help you if he knew that HYDRA was still watching his every move, if he knew that it would shift their focus to you. When you're targeted and taken, it's his fault and he'll do anything to save you. Anything.
@viixenvi
⭒ Red
You work at a strip club and Bucky is a regular. Tonight he specifically asks for you in a private room. You never thought he'd love the color red on you so much.
@ro-is-struggling
⭒ Self Care
Bucky always seemed interested in your skin care routine, so when one day he arrives tired and drained from a mission, you take the opportunity to show him the importance and benefits of self-care.
@kinanabinks
⭒ Silent Girl
After a traumatizing event, you aren’t the friendliest or most talkative of people. Bucky understands, and in turn becomes the one person you soften your hard exterior for.
⭒ Special Girl
Being friends with benefits definitely has its perks, especially when the friend in question is as hot as Bucky Barnes - but when you're feeling insecure about the arrangement, Bucky makes it clear to you that you're more than just a friend.
@angrythingstarlight
⭒ Roommate Bucky
@wkemeup
⭒ Cold, Cold Water
While on a stakeout in the heart of Russia, Bucky learns that touch can bring something more than pain and he will willingly give himself over to the ice if it means keeping you alive.
⭒ Drunk On You
Bucky has always been nervous around you. When he’s tasked with caring for you after a night of heavy drinking and suddenly you’re kissing him, Bucky doesn’t know what to do. You couldn’t possibly want him sober, right?
⭒ Honey and Chamomile
Four cups of tea, four distinct moments in time, and each pulls you in closer beyond the walls surrounding Bucky’s heart.
⭒ Suburbia
Posing as husband and wife, you and Bucky infiltrate a quaint suburban neighborhood in search of a Hydra hacker. Perhaps if you weren’t so in love with him and he hadn’t broken your heart, the act of pretending wouldn’t hurt so much.
⭒ Eclipse
When a mission leaves you empty and broken, Bucky is determined to heal the wounds that linger deeper than the cuts on the surface. 
⭒ Back to Bourbon Street
When you’re badly injured on a mission, Bucky works desperately to keep you alive. Only, it might not be enough. 
@espinosaurusrexex
⭒ Bad Boys Don't Buy Flowers
Bucky would have never thought, he’d be chasing after a girl. Not when all of them usually fell at his feet. But when he finds himself entangled in a deal born out of a desperate argument with his assistant, he realizes there is nothing he wouldn't do for you: The independent florist who is adamantly dragging him to the homeless shelter every chance she gets. There is just one problem: Bucky doesn't know how to tell you. And the teasing from his friends is certainly not making things easier for him...
@navybrat817
⭒ Reconnect
Bucky Barnes is your best friend. You're also in love with him. After his recent breakup, the two of you get a chance to reconnect during a weeklong vacation together. Is it long enough to get your happy ending?
@dyspneagrime (wattpad & ao3)
⭒ No Privacy
You're stuck on a mission that never seems to end, in a completely destroyed studio apartment, with absolutely no privacy. And no privacy means- you haven't cum the whole time. Thing is, neither has the ancient, half-cyborg, psychopathic, hobo-lookin' asshole that you've been partnered up with.
⭒ Little Wing
The year is 1973. All Dove Rogers wanted was a relaxing summer. Just one last hoorah before being thrust into the adult life. Yet everything shifts when her new houseguest and long standing enemy- Bucky Barnes, arrives. In the thick of sun-kissed relaxation, the two of them are forced to face the awakening and burning desire growing between them.
⭒ Possessed
Margaret Everlee is a meek little thing. Living her life as a struggling artist in New York, trying to find her place in the world. That is until the formidable CEO with a dark past, James Barnes sets his sights on her. His infatuation is instantaneous, becoming a man obsessed with making her his own little doll.
@stardustdreams-andcaffeine
⭒ The Thin Line
Of one thing you were certain—Bucky Barnes hated you, and you hated him. How could you not, considering the super soldier had made it his personal mission to make your life a living hell after you had been assigned to protect him? But there was someone after Bucky from his past, and now he was forced to work alongside you to stop them. And in the process, you would find out just how thin that line was between love and hate.
@buckybabesonly
⭒ Wanna Be Yours
You are afraid to believe that someone like Bucky might actually love you back.
@lovelybucky1
⭒ Flirting and Football
@kurogxrix
⭒ Drunkenly In Love
you and Bucky ‘accidentally’ get married after a drunken game of truth or dare with the avengers.
@stxrvel
⭒ Hate Is A Strong Word
you hated Bucky and you were convinced that he hated you back. until one time he was talking to you and it started to sound... lovely? what was happening?
@kikixreverie
⭒ Its Called: Freefall
Things get heated between you and your closest friend Bucky, when you're made to play a married couple on an important mission. Neither of you can help yourselves when you end up stuck in a hotel room together, with sexual tension you could cut with a knife.
@brunchable
⭒ I Don't Want You Like A Best Friend
Bucky can't decide if the universe loves him or hates him. Maybe it loves to hate him. Maybe it's mischievous. Because he’s in love. He’s madly, deeply, painfully in love with a girl that he knows he’ll never have. Because the heavens created arguably the most perfect creature in their repertoire, dangled you in front of him for his entire life, and chose to rip you away before he had the chance to tell you how he felt.
@thyme-in-a-bubble
⭒ Just For Tonight
before you could even consider the possible consequences, a desperate request then fell from your lips, “well, what if I’m not asking you to be with me? What if it’s just for tonight? What if I’m only asking you to be with me for one night? Would you give me that?” you blinked up at him, scarcely breathing at all, “would you be mine just till the sun comes up?” 
@aquaticmercy
⭒ Sleeper
When Bucky falls in love with the antihero he’s sleeping with, he offers her a place in the Thunderbolts.
⭒ My Own Soul's Warning
You, an immortal being, falls in love with the very mortal Bucky Barnes. You would do anything for him, even if it meant you had to strike a deal with Death herself.
⭒ Breaking Point
You and Bucky had always hated each other. When Bucky gets injured during a mission, you start wondering if the hatred was just masking something else.
@skaye44
⭒ Coffee Companion
You and your friend Bucky enjoy going for coffee dates as friends. Bucky sees the names and numbers of two flirty baristas on your cups. He's jealous and wants to be the one you date, so he takes matters into his own hands.
@ultralightpoe
⭒ Juno
@elixirfromthestars
⭒ Sink Your Teeth In Me
You and Bucky are supposed to attend Sam's party on Halloween. However, when you show up to his place looking like temptation itself—he gets other ideas on how to spend the night with you.
⭒ By The Warmth Of The Oven
You are baking cookies for the Avengers holiday party when a certain super solider comes into the kitchen tipsy for the first time...
@vunblr
⭒ The Memory Remains
An unexpected encounter brings Bucky face-to-face with someone from his past, stirring memories he thought were long buried.
⭒ Roots and Branches (part 1)
Bucky has built a quiet life in the woods, content to keep the world at arm's length. But when a new neighbor moves to town, her presence ignites emotions he’s hesitant to face.
⭒ Heartwood (part 2)
After Sam’s party, Bucky begins to navigate uncharted territory as he works to balance his growing feelings and lingering insecurities in his blooming relationship.
@elvenrin
⭒ Cold Libraries Create Warmer Hearts
a reserved librarian and a history-loving student keep crossing paths in the cold library, where shared smiles and hidden glances will make them understand that burning hearts don't do well in a place that easily ignites.
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A Game Within the Game  
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001 x Reader Synopsis: In the deadly games where survival is the only rule, an unlikely bond forms between two players—one seemingly fragile and unassuming, the other strong-willed and determined. Amid the chaos, whispers of hidden alliances and unseen protections weave a tale of obsession, power, and unspoken truths. As danger looms at every corner, the line between trust and manipulation blurs, leaving one question: how far would someone go to protect what they desire by most?
This is Part 1. Part 2 is here
The eerie hum of the Squid Game facility never truly settled, the fluorescent lights buzzing faintly above as though mimicking the anxiety thrumming through the players. Every step, every breath was laced with uncertainty. But for you, there was one constant—a pair of watchful eyes.  
From the moment the games began, 001 stood out to you. His demeanor was different. Calm, collected, and always one step ahead, he carried himself with an authority that no one else seemed to notice. You’d felt his presence everywhere: a steady hand during the chaos, a voice of reason amidst the panic, and a protector in ways that no one else dared to be.  
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The tension within the games had been escalating with each passing day. The players had grown desperate, alliances crumbling as the stakes rose higher. But for you, something felt different—subtler. A shadow loomed over you, not from the games themselves but from someone among the players.  
It began with whispers, fleeting glances from one of the players—a wiry man with sharp eyes and an unsettling smirk. His demeanor toward you was always off, his gaze lingering just a moment too long, his words dripping with something unspoken.  
“Watch yourself,” 001 had murmured to you the day before, his voice low and cautious as you stood in the corner of the dormitory.  
“Why?” you asked, studying him carefully.  
“There are those who see you as more than just competition,” he said. “They see you as a threat.”   ---
The tension in the air was palpable as the next game was announced. It was another test of trust, pairing players to navigate a labyrinth filled with hidden traps. Your partner, the same wiry man with shifty eyes, seemed eager, but his energy felt wrong—too forceful, too deliberate.  
“You and me,” he said, flashing a grin that didn’t reach his eyes. “We’ll make it to the end, no question.”  
You had no choice but to trust him, though his enthusiasm put you on edge. The guards herded everyone into the maze, their cold, impassive stares sending shivers down your spine.  
As the game began, your partner took the lead, moving erratically, almost as if he wanted you to falter.  
“Watch your step,” he snapped as you hesitated.  
The words seemed like concern, but his tone carried an edge, sharp enough to make you wary.  
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From the sidelines, 001 observed the scene with practiced calm. His eyes missed nothing. Every misstep, every sideways glance from your partner, was noted. He had suspected the man’s intentions from the start. He played a dirty game.
Without drawing attention, he shifted closer to the masked guards stationed nearby. Despite the façade he wore as an ordinary player, his authority in the games was absolute. A single, subtle nod was all it took for the guards to spring into action.   ---
The labyrinth echoed with shouts as the alarms blared unexpectedly. A voice over the intercom declared an emergency pause in the game.  
“Return to the dormitory immediately,” the voice ordered.  
Confusion rippled through the players as they were escorted out of the maze. Your partner clung to his facade, but his eyes darted nervously toward the guards.  
Once the players were safely back in the dormitory, the guards surrounded him. Without ceremony, they hauled him to his knees, ignoring his protests.  
“I didn’t do anything! You’re making a mistake!” he shouted, his voice cracking with fear.  
His words fell on deaf ears. The guards dragged him away, and though no explanation was given, the tension in the room eased slightly once he was gone.  
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Later that night, you sat on your bunk, replaying the day’s events. Something about your partner’s behavior had felt wrong from the beginning, but you couldn’t shake the feeling that someone had intervened on your behalf.  
Across the room, 001 sat quietly, his hands resting on his knees as he gazed into the distance. His presence was steady, calming, but something about the way he looked at you made your pulse quicken.  
“You handled yourself well today,” he said softly, his voice low enough that only you could hear.  
Your gaze snapped to his, startled by the unexpected compliment. “What do you mean?”  
“You didn’t let fear control you,” he replied, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “That’s rare in a place like this.”  
Something in his tone felt weighted, as though he knew far more than he let on. But before you could question him further, he leaned back, closing his eyes as if to rest.  
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Over the next few days, you began to notice strange things. The guards seemed to linger near you more often, their silent presence a shield against unseen threats. During meals, your food was always served first, untouched and pristine. In the games, traps that should have been deadly seemed to miss you entirely.  
You weren’t the only one who noticed. Whispers circulated among the players, theories forming about why you seemed untouchable. Some believed it was luck, others thought it was favoritism. But no one dared to confront you directly.   --- One evening, as the dormitory settled into uneasy quiet, you found yourself beside 001 once more. He was playing with a few marbles, rolling them between his fingers with an absentminded ease.  
“Do you believe in fate?” he asked suddenly, his voice cutting through the silence.
The question caught you off guard. “I’m not sure,” you admitted cautiously. “Why?”  
His gaze met yours, piercing and unrelenting. “Because some things happen for a reason, whether we see it or not. Like you being here, alive.”  
There was something unspoken in his words, a quiet confession buried beneath layers of ambiguity. But before you could unravel it, he leaned closer, his voice dropping to a whisper.  
“Be careful,” he murmured. “Not everyone in this place has your best interests at heart.”  
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You didn’t know it, but 001’s orders had ensured your survival at every turn. The guards, bound to his silent commands, moved with precision, eliminating threats before they could touch you.  
To the other players, he was nothing more than just another man trying to get money, harmless and unassuming. But to you, his presence became a constant comfort, a silent promise that, no matter what, you would not face this nightmare alone.  
And though you couldn’t see the web of protection he wove around you, you felt its effects in every subtle glance, every unexpected reprieve. In the chaos of the games, his obsession became your salvation. If you have any requests - let me know!
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They've got me in a chokehold
Elder Stigr walks off, and you watch his long, angry strides quickly close the distance between him and the rest of your village, leaving you and your gods standing with the shrines. From the corner of your eye you watch his Jon walks over to his shrine placing his hand on the curved blade of the altar. "This is beautifully rendered," he says, voice low and full of tenderness.
You know you cannot stare at the ground but it feels too dangerous to meet anyone's eyes. You flick your gaze to Jon briefly before looking out across the village. "I did my best to ensure the altars and shrines looked as they had."
A rustle of cloth and warm breath on your neck reminds you to keep better track of where each of these men are. Your people do not know who they truly are, but you cannot let yourself forget that these are gods in human form.
There's a lilt to the cadence of the voice in your ear. "Your offerings woke us, and we wanted to come thank you." Light touches on your lower back and you can't resist the shover that accompanies them. Jon is still at his altar and Si to one side. You think it's Tav behind you, hand resting possessively.
Your suspicion is confirmed moments later when Gaz steps into your line of sight and lifts one hand tenderly in his. Placing a kiss along your knuckles, he murmurs quietly, "Your daily prayers and the prayers and offerings of your people have restored our strength." It's echoes of words that chased you from dreams of them. Somehow hearing it outside your dreams is both threat and promise.
As he speaks Jon turns to you, hand still resting on his altar. "What I said at last night's feast is true. Word of your work and the miracle it brought to your people is spreading. Other villages have begun to worship us again in their own ways." He runs a hand gently over the curved blades again and looks at the other alters. "None has established shrines quite as nice as these, but that may be yet to come."
Your gaze glances between them, unsure where to look until a rough hand gently grabs your chin, tilts you to face Si. "We've come to repay what you've done and claim the life you've promised."
You inhale sharply, hand to your chest. It feels as though all the air in your lungs is gone. The sounds of chatter, of the birds, the trees, animals in the field have all ceased. The sunlight, which moments ago was causing beads of sweat to roll down your skin, feels dimmer. Cooler. As though something has pulled the life from where you stand.
Jon clears his throat and looks at Si. "Yes. But in due time. And not as you may think." He looks over at you. "There used to be 141 of us. Your ancient pantheons had deities far and wide. Because of you, we four remain, but there are others whose restoration would prove just as beneficial for your people."
John explains how your next step as seer needs to be to help revive some more of these ancient gods. Apparently the tome where you found the original ritual was only one of a larger set. Like these ancient gods, those additional tones have been lost. But Jon describes these other gods: the twinned goddesses Las and Wel, who protect women and children; Fra, who guards hearth and home; Lex, who carries messages; and paired gods Ale and Rudi, who protect travelers.
Jon explains what you need to ask the elders for, how to construct the shrines, what to offer and when. "Ask for a little at a time. Push too fast and your people will lose faith. If you can wake the others, I promise your people will flourish."
Tav's hand has stayed a heavy weight on your back this whole time. As Jon makes his proclamation, Tav's grip tightens and his voice is gruff when he says, "As you restore them, as the 141 return, we can reclaim our palace on Fjall Gothar."
"And that palace will need its queen," Gaz says warmly.
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"Your girl" - Part 10 | The Salesman x Reader
Summary: A fight turns into something beautiful. Turns into what could be your last day on earth.
Warnings: dead dove do not eat, kidnapping, mentions of sexual abuse and other traumatic events in the past, numbness, helplessness, violence, threatening, mentions of blood, mentions of murder/rape/death, hinting at suicidal thoughts (only briefly and not really serious, but I'll put it here nonetheless), body issues, trauma talk, stockholm syndrome, forced relationship, unhealthy relationship, depression, manipulation and low self-esteem, mentions of sexual activities and desires, smut, (rough) sex, oral sex, switch, degradation kink, dom/sub dynamics, daddy, not beta-read, if I've missed any please tell me! mdni 18+!
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The tight smile.
It was all you needed to see to know you were in great, big trouble. It was really disappointing though, considering how good the day had started.
When you woke up, right after having a short, restless sleep, you saw him lying beside you. And for once, ever since you had gotten here, he wasn’t awake. No, he was deep asleep. His beautiful  eyes shut tightly and his expression one of peaceful relaxation. You hadn’t ever seen him this perfect before.
It was nearly ridiculous. Just a few hours earlier, he had ravaged you in a way that left you feeling sore and used, which wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, but somehow you had a feeling last night was different. It wasn’t the sex per say. It was the way he got angry and you felt you couldn’t get through to him, even if you truly wanted to. And what was far worse than all of it, was the threat.
The threat.
What did it even mean?
I would never kill you. At least not unless you gave me a reason to.
It wasn’t even a subtle threat. He didn’t try to hide that he was twisted and dangerous. Dangerous for you, if you pushed the right buttons. You had done so quite some times by now, but luckily you were still around. But how much was too much?
What would make his mind go blank and cause him to swing an axe at you?
Shoot you right in the face?
Gut you in the middle of the-
You shuddered and took a long, deep breath to calm yourself. This wasn’t going to happen. You wouldn’t anger him to that degree. And yet, you couldn’t keep yourself from thinking about it.
What could possibly piss him off enough, to trigger such an extreme reaction?
If you went out and fucked someone else?
Or if you spilled milk on the coffee table?
You took another slow breath and looked back at his peaceful, sleeping form. It was hard not to love him, when he was like this. Sweet. Peaceful.
Vulnerable.
You hadn’t even seen vulnerable, regarding him. Not really. You didn’t know his name, his family, his backstory or anything else that truly mattered. All you knew was which buttons to push and it would make him slap you. You had his age. And his sexual preferences. You knew he had some kind of dangerous job, but you had no idea what it was about. And you knew he was twisted.
Utterly and entirely twisted.
But you saw none of that as you watched him sleep. All you saw was a handsome man, the most handsome man you had ever seen, even with the faint trace of a scar on his cheek. You still hated the sight of it. Not because it would have done anything to his attractiveness. No, he was very obviously still perfect. It was the fact that he got hurt.
Someone hurt him.
You were surprised just by how angry the thought made you. He was always so confident. It was his choice to either be angry and take it out on you or to be gentle and spoil you with affection and gifts. But it was his choice. He was the man. He was in charge. He was the epitome of strength.
And someone hurt him.
Him.
A part of you was almost tempted to think yours.
Someone hurt your man.
But you pushed the thought away just as quick as it came. He was hardly your man.
Your bane, your curse, your horror. Yes.
But not your man.
When he stirred slightly, you were pulled out of your thoughts. It didn’t take longer than a few seconds for him to blink his eyes open. When he finally looked up at you and met your gaze, a hint of surprise flashed over his features. But he schooled his expression into a soft smile effortlessly.
“Good morning, my little owl.” He purred. “You’re up early.” He raised a brow and smirked slowly. “Were you watching me sleep?”
Your face flushed, but you didn’t feel the need to deny it. It was pretty obvious anyway.
“I did.” You said quietly. “I couldn’t help it. You looked so…peaceful.”
He hummed softly and propped himself up on his elbows, brushing a strand of your hair behind your ear with two fingers. “Peaceful? Doesn’t sound like me at all.”
He didn’t seem angry or even irritated that you watched him. If anything, he seemed amused or maybe even strangely flattered.
You shrugged.
“Have you been up for long?”
You shook your head.
He frowned slightly and held your chin in his hand, brushing his thumb over your skin in a gentle way. “You didn’t sleep well. You look like you didn’t sleep at all.”
You averted your gaze. What could you possibly tell him? That you spent all night, asking yourself not if, but when he would finally snap and snap your neck the same?
“Look at me.”
You hesitated, but eventually you met his gaze again. His expression was one of thoughtfulness and curiosity and you knew you had to give him something. He wouldn’t stop pestering you otherwise. You thought for a moment, before you finally gave up. You didn’t trust your ability to lie to him. He would see right through it and punish you for trying to deceive him.
“It’s about last night.” You murmured quietly.
His eyes narrowed slightly, but eventually he relaxed his expression and let go of your chin. With a soft sigh, he murmured back: “Was it too much for you? Too rough?”
You thought about the best possible way to answer this. Eventually you came up with something you would have hoped would be the perfect solution. “I’m still ashamed.”
“Ashamed?” He frowned.
“Because a part of me enjoys it.”
He hummed softly. “We talked about this, sweet girl, but I’ll say it again and again. You have nothing to be ashamed about. First of all, it’s not your fault you turned out like this.”
“That’s kind of the problem.” It wasn’t a lie. Not entirely. It did bother you. Just that the life threatening thing was worse. “I feel like you enjoy what we do, because you simply enjoy it. And I think I enjoy it, because I feel the constant need to get hurt and degraded, because of…because of what happened to me.”
He regarded you with a long, thoughtful look. His eyes softened somewhat and he was back. The man who supposedly cared about you came back, after a long, rough night. He sighed and rolled over so that he was on his back and staring at the ceiling. All the while he stretched out his arm and pulled you along, curling you into his side. He didn’t look at you as he spoke and his tone of voice was almost emotionless.
You couldn’t tell if you preferred this over the anger. Probably not.
“Did I ever tell you about my father?”
You froze. What? No. He hadn’t ever told you anything about himself that mattered. Let alone his family. As far as you were concerned, he didn’t even have a father.
But all you managed was a small, breathless shake of your head.
He hummed softly and played with your hair as he spoke, still keeping his voice cool and measured. He never met your gaze. Almost like he couldn’t. You couldn’t tell if he was trying to appear nonchalant or if he truly didn’t care. You hoped for the first one.
“My father had some creative ways of punishment.” He hummed. Oh, God. “Similar to your mother, I might think. Just more blood. And a few…other things.”
You held your breath as he spoke, feeling utterly sick. The fact that he had so subtly and smoothly threatened your life last night was suddenly the last thing on your mind.
“Don’t get me wrong, sweetness. I was always a little different from other boys my age. I wasn’t interested in the things the others were. I liked different things. Darker things. But I’m pretty sure, had it not been for my father…” He hummed. “He did some nasty things. Really nasty. And not only to me. To my mother as well.” He turned to face you fully, while you still lay frozen and staring at him with bated breath. All the while he caressed your face and spoke in this soft voice, like he was reading from a children’s book. It was eerie. “That might be one of the reasons why I am always in control.” He smiled briefly. “Especially sexually.”
You just kept staring at him. He hadn’t said it outright and he probably never would, but you could tell there was something. Something dark and terrible, something that still haunted him, even after all these years. And it made you sick to the core. The fact that his father, his own father, had hurt him, it made you feel nauseous. And especially, angry.
“So, I should probably be grateful to him, don’t you think?”
You knew you weren’t supposed to say anything to that, anything about that at all. No matter how terrible you felt, no matter how badly you wished to comfort him. He would get angry, because he would think of it as pity. You were sure. But you still had to say it.
“Your father is a sick man.” You said quietly. “And you didn’t deserve whatever he did to you.”
“Oh, I’m aware, my sweet, darling girl.” His face lit up in a soft smile. “I was just a boy. A twisted one, maybe. But still a boy.”
It made you feel as uneasy, as you felt relieved about it. At least he acknowledged it. He had no fault in his father’s cruelty. At least not back then.
And at least there was something. A tiny reminder that he was human, that he was real, that there was something akin to flesh and blood that made him similar to you. Not the fact that it had happened. Oh no, you would have changed it, were you in the power to. You would have bled and suffered, if only it meant to free him from the burden of his past.
No, but the thought that he told you about it. He had a father. A mother. A family. He had a childhood. A life. He was real.
You lay in silence for a long while. Of course you wanted to say more, to comfort him and hug him. To kiss away the fear he had probably felt as a little boy. You wanted to take him in your arms and make him whole again, puzzle him together until he got reunited with the love he was so desperately missing all his life. What about his mother? You asked yourself. But you thought now wasn’t the best time to ask. You didn’t want to risk making him angry, when he wasn’t so far. He hadn’t ever shared as much of himself. You didn’t want to say anything. And, you suddenly realized, you were afraid to pressure him.
So you said the next best thing. In the silent hope, that one day he’d trust you enough to let you in.
“I’m sorry that happened to you.” You said very softly. His head perked up and his expression softened. No anger in sight.
“My sweet, caring girl. The ghosts of my past are no more than that. And don’t you worry. I got my revenge.”
You bit your lip and rolled onto your side, facing him properly. The thoughtfulness in your eyes turned into something else the longer you looked at him, a mixture of concern and gentleness. He didn’t seem to mind. He let you stare without interrupting your thoughts. It was a peaceful, comfortable silence.
“How did you get your revenge?” You asked quietly, before you could stop yourself.
He smirked and stretched out his arms behind his head.
“I killed him.”
A part of you had suspected as much. But another part of you, the naïve little girl that you somehow still were, felt horrified. He killed his own father. And yet, that other part of you whispered softly in the back of your mind.
Did you expect anything else?
You thought back to your mother. Had you ever had a gun in the wrong moment-
No. Never. You couldn’t kill anyone. Not even a fucking fly. You were the type of person to chase them out of the window, instead of crushing them.
It wasn’t enough to calm you down and he seemed to notice.
“Are you alright, sweet girl?”
You were going to die anyway. Why not speak freely at least?
Forget his father. He’s dead. But you’re not. Not yet at least.
“You scared me last night.”
His brows furrowed. “When we-“
“No.” You said in a soft tone and slowly sat up, wrapping the sheets around your body. “I mean, yes. Kind of. But that’s not the problem. You scared me when you said…when you said you would kill me if I gave you a reason to.” Your expression and your tone of voice were almost child-like. Innocent and curious, not at all trying to guilt-trip him. Just a girl, scared for her life. Her sanity.
Herself.
“Oh, sweet girl.” He said softly as he sat up as well. He reached out to pull you on his lap, but you pulled back. He frowned, but he didn’t protest.
“I was simply-“
“What could get me killed?”
It was so sharp, so matter-of-fact, that it made him pause for a moment. He looked genuinely caught off-guard, like he never expected him to ask him such a question. And like he wasn’t sure how to answer it.
“What?”
“What could I say or do that would make you kill me?” You asked in a soft voice. Your heart was pounding wildly in your chest, but you tried to stay strong. You needed to get a point across. You needed to know.
He thought for a moment, before he leaned back and narrowed his eyes in a thoughtful frown.
“Another man.”
Cheating. As if you really were anything to each other, right?
Such a normal thing. People got killed over cheating all the time, didn’t they?
Or did they really?
“Another man.” You whispered. “Okay. What else?”
He hummed softly. “If you left me.”
“If I left you?” You meant it in a way as if saying; how would I be supposed to leave you? There aren’t even fucking windows here.
He nodded. “When you leave me, you’re no longer my girl. And I don’t have a reason to keep you alive, if you’re not.”
You swallowed thickly. How very refreshing. He was being honest at least. Wasn’t that what you wanted? And you didn’t know if this was better or worse. You had expected as much.
“Anything else?” You whispered hoarsely.
“No.”
Your brows shot up in surprise. “No? If I don’t cheat on you or leave you, you won’t-“
“No.” He said again, in that infuriating, calm tone.
“And if I insulted you?” You couldn’t stop yourself from asking. “If I hurt you? If I-“
“Don’t get me wrong.” The menacing bastard was back. “You don’t get to trample on me, sweet girl. In fact, you know what happens, if you do all that. You’ll get punished. And that didn’t change.” He narrowed his eyes further.
He took a long breath to calm himself and finally said: “I just didn’t want you to be terrified for no reason. I’m sure there are a few more things you can do that will definitely get you killed. So, try not to push my buttons too much. Don’t experiment. Don’t think you get any kind of power. All you are is my girl. Mine. Mine to use. Mine to torment as I please. You’re my plaything. My toy.” He got angrier with every word and you were sure, more than sure, you had done something terribly wrong.
“Mine to use however I see fit.” He gritted out. “Because that’s all you are to me.”
Every word stabbed a wound deeper and deeper into your soul. He didn’t love you. You weren’t an idiot. But a part of you had hoped, hoped so desperately, that you were anything more to him. Anything of meaning. Anything he cared about. Anything he thought about and smiled, when he went off to his mysterious workplace. Anything at all.
But you weren’t. You were his plaything. His fucktoy. His doll.
His girl.
Your face burned in shame and your guts churned painfully. You slowly looked down at your hands and folded them in your lap, while you kept the blanket pulled up to your chin.
“I wasn’t-“
“Yes, you were.” He hissed and roughly pulled your chin up, to make you look at him. “Did you hear me? You’re nothing more than a thing for me to use, a doll, something to dress up in a pretty dress and take my anger out on. Did you get that through your goddamn, thick skull? You’re nothing. Nothing at all.” He spat out.
At this point, you felt indeed like he had stabbed you. The knife was still there on the carpet by the bed. How very reckless. You could have stabbed him last night, didn’t he think about that? No, he was tired or maybe he just trusted himself to have broken you enough not to ever hurt him.
It was true. You wouldn’t ever hurt him. Not like that. That one punch was as far as it could go.
And now, as you sat there and listened to his cruel words, a small part of you suddenly wished he hadn’t bluffed, hadn’t used the knife as a way to find relief in his twisted mind. A part of you wished you weren’t there, to listen to his cruel reminders. The reminder that you were nothing.
Nothing at all.
You felt your hands shake, just the same second your lip quivered.
He was so angry, so furious, he hardly even recognized your presence. He wanted to make some point known.
You understood it now.
He would never love you.
But you? It was too late for you. You already loved him. And he was breaking your heart.
All your life you thought that couldn’t happen to you. You always assumed you were far too numb for these things.
A tear rolled down your cheek and you stared firmly down at your lap. Your hands were shaking furiously and your body shook with the sobs you choked back.
By the time he looked up again and saw the state you were in, his anger immediately disappeared. Something akin to horror took its place instead. He rushed forward without even thinking about it and held your arms tightly, tilting his head down below and staring up at you, to make you look at him.
“Wait.” He said quickly. “Wait. I didn’t mean it.”
You were stuck between pushing him away and letting him console you. But you knew there was probably nothing that could ever bring you back. Your heart, already broken and bruised, had just somehow been pieced back together by him, only for him to crush it again under the palm of his hand, under the cruelty of his words, under the weight of his actions.
You decided to push him back instead. At least for once, you tried to keep a semblance of dignity. It was a lost cause, but it meant something to you.
He let out a surprised exhale, but quickly rushed forward again, trying to get ahold of you, but this time, you struggled.
“Get off of me!”
“No, you need to listen to me!”
“No! No, get the hell off!”
“You need to listen!”
You struggled even harder and pushed him back, clawed at his skin and within seconds you found yourself in the middle of a physical fight. So far, he hadn’t tried to slap you or bring you to your senses anyhow, he just tried to make you focus. And when you hit against his chest or pushed him back by his shoulders, when you scratched his arms and pulled on his hair, he let you. Without retaliating. He let you.
You were just waiting for him to snap. A part of you might even have been hoping to get some kind of reaction out of him, because he had just hurt you so terribly. But he didn’t.
And when you pushed him back against the mattress, he let you.
And when you straddled his lap, he let you.
He even let you intertwine your fingers and press his hands against the bed.
He just let you.
You stopped struggling. Stopped fighting him and stopped trying to provoke anything.
You were on top him, your hair falling over your shoulders and framing your face like a waterfall. Everything else was suddenly gone. All that there was left were him and you. He stared up at you, his eyes wide and his expression one of quiet fascination. Of course he allowed you to take control. After all, all it needed was a tiny bit of strength from him and he’d have you pinned to the floor. But this time, he didn’t. He didn’t protest, didn’t fight back, didn’t even flinch. He allowed you to take the lead. He allowed you to take control of him.
When the thought hit you, you nearly choked on the air you breathed. And you breathed, heavily and quickly, until your breaths mingled into one. You leaned further down, so close that the tip of your nose almost touched his. His chest rose and fell quickly. You could tell, even though you kept your focus on his face.
“You meant it.” You whispered breathlessly.
He stared at you with his mouth slightly agape and then he slowly shook his head. “You’re more.” He whispered back.
More than a toy?
More than a doll?
More than just his girl?
You didn’t want to believe it. You didn’t allow yourself to hope, because if you did, the next time he crushed it, it would be ever harder for you to find back to yourself. And did you really want to risk that?
You shook your head, ready to come up with the next bitter, biting response, when his words caught you off-guard.
“You’re not only mine”, he said quietly. “I’m also yours.”
God, this was confusing. And slowly you felt yourself get as dizzy and nauseous as you would have on a rollercoaster. You hated rollercoasters, because you were afraid of them. You hated them, because you never went on one.
“You’re two people at once.” You whispered breathlessly. “How do I know, when your evil twin will be back?”
He smiled slowly. Even now, even when you felt heartbroken and furious, his smile meant so much to you. It made everything seem beautiful. Everything was easier. Nothing hurt.
Until it did.
“I know.” He whispered. “Maybe you could try and put him in his place, every once in a while.”
You stared at him with wide eyes. Did he really allow you to take control? Just like that? Was it a trick? Was it a game? A joke? Something even more evil he’d come up with?
Whatever it was, you were dying to find out. Because you were sure, you’d get punished anyway. So, why not make use of it?
You took a shaky breath and leaned further down, so close, until your lips almost touched.
“You really didn’t mean it?” You asked in the ghost of a whisper.
His gaze briefly wandered down to your lips, before he looked into your eyes again.
“No.” He whispered back. “Not even I am that dense.”
That nearly made you smile.
But just nearly.
Instead you did something else. You leaned further down, until your lips finally touched his. The kiss was feather-light and hesitant. The touch was so gentle, that you caught yourself asking yourself in your head, if it really was the same man.
He was letting you kiss him. He didn’t try anything. Didn’t try to part your lips or pull you closer. Didn’t try to push your legs apart. His hands were still motionless under yours, all that he did was slowly caress the back of your hands with his fingers.
He participated in the kiss. He kissed you back, obviously. But all he did was mirror your touch.
You were in control.
You gasped against his lips. You had no idea what to do. It felt odd. Maybe even wrong. The only things you had ever fantasized about were to get controlled by someone else.
Controlled by him.
And for you to control him, it sounded like an impossible endeavor. It felt like one, even more. But there you were. On his lap. Slowly guiding the pace.
You swallowed thickly.
“I don’t know what to do.” You whispered into the kiss.
He hummed very quietly. “Imagine I’m the good twin.” He whispered back and pulled back just enough to look at your face. “There is no right or wrong. Just do whatever feels good.”
You bit your lip as you watched him closely. It could still be a trick. But in the back of your mind, you knew it wasn’t. It was an attempt to heal you. Heal him as well, maybe. You were both damaged. Both two fragments, incomplete and alone. Was it possible that you could heal each other?
It sounded strange in your head. You wanted to be controlled. And he survived off the feeling of being in control. But maybe, just maybe, this was what you both needed. A role reverse. A chance to grow. A chance to connote. Just this once.
To become one, whole thing.
You took a deep, shaky breath and brushed your lips over his. You were still nervous. But you tried to do what he said. Just do whatever feels good.
And maybe it would.
You hesitantly, almost shyly, ran the tip of your tongue along his lower lip. His reaction surprised you. He moaned. You really expected him to get off on nothing but cruelty and violence. But somehow the feeling of you, of being with you, in any way, seemed to be enough.
You needed to try it. The shift. The control. Even just this once.
You slowly parted his lips with your tongue and yours met his in a timid, careful movement. He was still the one guiding you. But the biggest reason was, that you had no idea what you were doing. But he was holding himself back. You were on top, pressed against him.
He was yours.
Your man. Your psychopath. Maybe even your lover.
The kiss went on and your movements became more and more confident. You didn’t actually care what you were doing, as long as you heard the soft moans he tried to suppress. And every time he did, you couldn’t help but moan, too. Your tongues tangled in a sinful dance and you slowly slid your fingertips over his wrists and up his arms. Until you eventually reached his shoulders. His neck. His hair. His cheek. His chin.
You hadn’t realized how quickly you were breathing. All the time you expected him to push you away, to reject you, to stop you. But he never did.
Your hand stilled against his face and you pulled your head back to look at him. To see if he was going to stop you. Mock you. Hurt you some more.
But his expression was more earnest than you had ever seen before. You could see the way his throat bobbed slightly as he swallowed and the small, tiny frown of focus on his face. He looked much more mature in that moment than he usually did. When he wore that twisted smile, he looked younger. Carefree. But in that moment, he looked like a man who had seen life.
And death.
And taken a part in it.
He slowly parted his lips, when your fingers stilled against them, inviting you. Your mouth fell open and you inhaled sharply as you felt his tongue dart out.
“God, what are you-“ You stopped yourself and instead released the softest moan, when he ran his tongue along your index finger. His hand gently circled your wrist and he pressed his lips against the back of your hand. Your knuckles. And eventually each finger.
You watched him in awe, realizing you were only ever falling deeper for him.
What was it with that man that you loved him so much, despite all the pain he put you through?
Eventually, you couldn’t take it anymore. The watching, the silence. You squeezed his hand and your head dipped forward. Your lips found his neck and you made a point of kissing each and every spot of skin you found on the way. His eyes fell shut and he took a shaky breath.
“No.” He whispered. “Wait.”
You immediately froze, expecting the inevitable rejection. But instead, he bit his lip and slowly slid his hands under your nightdress. The calloused skin of his palms ran up your back and he gently slid the material up, until he finally managed to pull it over your head and onto the ground. His gaze wandered from your face, down to your neck, where it lingered and eventually further down to your breasts and your stomach.
“God.” He whispered breathlessly. “God, you’re perfect.” He bit his lip again and met your gaze. “Let me worship you.”
A shiver ran down your spine and you tilted your head to the side, only to feel his lips brush along your earlobe and eventually over your neck. You closed your eyes and sighed softly. It was the best feeling in the world.
His lips caressed your neck and his tongue occasionally darted out, drawing a moan from your lips. He moved with devilish slowness, a torturous pace, slow enough to make you melt into a puddle of desire on top of him. A part of you almost wanted to beg him. Beg him to go faster, to touch you harder, to take you. But you didn’t. Because another part of you wanted to savor every second of this.
When you felt the wet heat of his mouth move lower and embrace the sensitive skin of your breast, you felt your eyes roll back in your head. The sigh that came over your lips was more of a moan. You gently buried your fingers in his hair and played with it. Every time his tongue slipped out to run over the curve of your breast, you felt your hips press down against his own on pure instinct. You felt how hard he was, painfully so. But he didn’t press his hips up against you, he didn’t even try once. He was skilled at ignoring his own need, when he wanted to. He made you feel like a princess. Like all that mattered in the world were you.
You squirmed and shuddered when he moved underneath you, brushing his tongue down a wet path on your stomach.
His hands encircled the back of your thighs and he held you firmly, his fingers gently digging into your skin. And he moved. Lower and lower. Until you felt his hot breath kiss the sensitive skin of your inner thighs. A soft whimper left you and you bit your lip to keep yourself from begging. He was going to give you whatever you wanted. Today, there was no need to beg.
He slowly but firmly pushed your legs apart, and settled in-between them, still lying on his back and ignoring his own ache. He shot you a pointed look, before he finally stuck out his tongue and rolled it over the warm wetness of your need.
“Oh, God.”
He hit every right spot at the first try and you could no longer stay silent. His grip on your thighs tightened and he silently encouraged you to move. Move. Take what you want.
You swallowed a shaky moan and began to tentatively move your hips. It didn’t take long for you to figure out how it worked, how you had to move. It was so easy and the pleasure rolled over you like a warm bath.
“Oh, God.” You whispered again, tightening your hand in his hair.
He did the most sinful things, sliding his tongue inside you and pulling it back out, running it along every spot, embracing your center of pleasure with his warm lips and it felt like Heaven. He knew where to kiss, where to lick, where to suck and where to flick his tongue. He knew everything. And in that moment, you didn’t care one bit about where he gained that knowledge.
Because he used it on you.
And he’d be using it on your for as long as you were his girl.
And you wanted to be his girl for the rest of your life.
“Yes. There. Right there.” You gasped out, moving your hips again and silently begging him to continue, to give you what you wanted, to give you him.
And he did nothing less than that. He kissed you like he’d kiss your lips, he tightened his grip, he didn’t let you back away. His mouth was firmly attached to your body, eager to give you everything you wanted. Letting you ride yourself to bliss.
Which was exactly what you did. You didn’t even realize it, by how suddenly it happened, but your release rolled over you like a flash of lightning. It felt more intense than ever. You felt everything deeply and he didn’t stop, until he was sure, you were entirely spent and satisfied.
You were still gasping for air, when he finally released his grip on you and looked up at you with a soft expression.
You stared at him, trying to catch your breath. All you wanted was to say something, anything, but no words came over your lips. All you managed was the gentle touch of your palm against his cheek. He smiled slowly and covered your hand with his own. Then he slowly moved back up, so that you’d straddle his lap again.
“How was that?” He whispered.
“Fuck.” Was all that you managed.
A low laugh rumbled in his chest, but no trace of mockery. Just satisfaction and a tad bit of pride. You forgave him. You would have forgiven him anything.
“Can I?” You finally whispered. You needed to know, if you were still in control.
He smirked. He looked so confident. Just like you always knew him. Confident and strong. In control. And yet…
“I’m all yours, baby. Ride me.”
You bit your lip. Your face flushed the tiniest bit, but you nodded. Now, this was making you really nervous. You had seen videos, but were you able to do it yourself?
Why not? You thought. Why not?
You leaned down and captured his lips in a kiss. Still slow and sensual, but you poured all the passion you felt for him in that kiss. And he responded in kind. He didn’t try to take control of your mouth. Instead he moaned against your lips, every time your tongue brushed against his. He ran a hand down your back and squeezed your behind firmly in his hand.
“Fuck, I need you to ride me or I’m going to die.” He groaned as he bit your lip. You responded with another moan. You still felt his hardness press against you, hard and ready and needy.
God, the thought alone. The thought that he wanted you that much. It drove you insane.
You swallowed thickly and carefully ran a hand down his chest, down his stomach, down his waist, until-
You smiled. You missed his throbbing, aching need and brushed your fingers gently along his thigh instead.
He glared up at you, a hint of desperation behind the repressed anger.
“I should have known this would come.” He hissed.
Your smile widened into a grin, as you teasingly caressed his side instead.
“What? I’m just doing what you do.”
He released a frustrated growl.
“You-“
“Come on.” You whispered. “Let me have this. Just this once.”
He was still frustrated, but the look in his eyes softened the tiniest bit.
“But I want you.” He murmured and you swallowed.
“How much?” You whispered. God, this was fun.
“How much?” He asked incredulously. “Can’t you feel how much?”
You hummed in the same way he normally would. So innocent. So devilish.
“Paint a picture with your words.”
He exhaled sharply. But eventually he calmed down and wrapped his arms around you gently.
“I need to be inside of you or I’m going to die. I’m going to die, I mean it.”
“Keep going.” You whispered. “Talk to me.” While you spoke, you shifted slightly on his lap, gently grinding down on him and letting him feel you. Just enough to make you gasp, not enough for him to enter you yet.
He bit his lip, almost hard enough to draw blood.
“I want to feel you.” He murmured. “I want to fuck you. I want to be one with you. And I fucking want to cum inside you.”
A shiver ran down your spine and you sighed.
“Keep going.” You responded in a breathless whisper, as you ground down against him again. The friction was enough for your both to snap your eyes shut.
“I want you to cum.” He whispered back. “I want you to cum so hard, that it’ll make you cry.”
“Fuck.” You whispered breathlessly and buried your face in his neck. “Fuck, yes.”
You swallowed again and pulled your head back up, enough to rest your forehead against his.
“Let me move then?” You whispered. “Please?”
He bit the inside of his cheek and nodded. “But fucking get to it.”
You released a shaky sigh. You kept your forehead pressed against his and stared into his eyes, intense and deep, while you slowly spread your legs further. You shifted again, your movements a little awkward and insecure, but eventually you felt him press up against you and you felt his tip press against your entrance. And then you slowly lowered yourself down onto his lap. You felt him fill you, but it happened so slowly that you felt every bit of it. And all the time you kept your gaze fixed on his eyes. His reaction. Every moan, every sigh, every twitch. All of it was enough to make you moan in return. You slowly lowered yourself further down, until you felt him all the way. And when you did…You didn’t move. You stayed like that. Just feeling. Just feeling all of him.
And the look in his eyes was worth it.
You had never seen him this soft, this vulnerable before. Not even when he told you about his father. His eyes were softer than ever before and you suddenly realized; you had never seen him this needy. This desperate to feel you. You were sure, just a second more and he would either take control or beg you. But you couldn’t let that happen.
It was his first time to let someone else take control after all.
And you couldn’t have him begging. You couldn’t have him do anything that would make him feel ashamed, when he was so unabashedly doing everything in order to make you happy.
So finally you moved. Slowly and carefully, very unsure still. But you moved. And he moaned. And he moved. And you moaned.
You had never felt him this deep before, this hard, this raw.
“Ride me.” He whispered breathlessly. “Ride daddy’s cock, baby.”
Your face flushed even more, but all you could focus on were his words. You movements became more forceful, more frantic, more desperate. And as hard as he tried not to move at all, it was simply impossible. He pressed his hips up against you, letting you feel him, so hard and God, so desperate.
“Yes. Yes, babygirl, just like that. Let daddy fill you up.” He groaned out.
With every thrust, every move, you felt yourself get closer yet again. It felt like a fantasy.
“Yes. Yes, my sweet girl, my baby, my darling, my love-“
His eyes widened frantically. He panicked. You could tell. So did you. On the inside. But on the outside, you pretended. You pretended all you could, that you hadn’t heard it.
The L-word.
The word that nearly broke you.
No, you hadn’t heard it. He had never said it. It was just a slip-up. A simple mistake. Nothing to get hot and bothered about.
When he realized you didn’t react, he slowly calmed down again and tightened his grip on your hips. His own movements became more and more desperate, until he was pounding into you from underneath.
“Fuck, yes. Cum for me, my babygirl. Cum for me, my darling. Take every drop of my cum.”
His words were enough to drive you over the edge. With a sharp inhale, a breathless moan, you felt your own orgasm hit you again. And he went over the edge right with you.
Your lips just an inch apart and your eyes fixed on each other.
Deep.
And raw.
“Yes.” He growled. “Oh God, yes. Fuck, yes. My girl. My girl, my...” His voice cracked and he came with a roar. He pushed his hips against you with a fervor that nearly left you bruised from the inside and it made your release drag on and on, until you felt you were about to take off to the sky.
It took you a few seconds, but when you both finally came back down from your high, you realized you were still staring into each other’s eyes. You mouth slightly agape and gasping for air, your brows furrowed and your bodies still connected in the most intimate way. You didn’t want him to withdraw yet. You wanted to feel his release run along your thighs. You wanted to feel dirty like that and at the same time you wanted something else entirely.
Stay close.
Stay together.
My love.
The word kept echoing through your mind like a poem, like a curse.
Like a death warrant.
My love.
He buried his hand in your hair and gently tugged on it.
“That…was…”
You had never seen him speechless before. The sight stirred so much in you.
You idiot girl. He hurt you, he hurt you so terribly and all you wanted right now was him beside you, at all times, maybe with a ring on your finger and a baby in your belly.
God, you were just as insane as he was. Probably even more so.
He was a psychopath. What was your excuse?
You tried to distract yourself from your thoughts and so you decided to take control a last time. Your head dipped forward and you kissed him. With a tenderness that made your heart ache. And he responded. With a softness that left you breathless.
My love.
Half an hour later, you finally managed to get your hands off of each other. After you finished your bathroom routine, he invited you to the shower with him. You’d join him in a minute, you decided, while you were on your way to the kitchen to grab a glass of water. Your mouth felt dry, your whole body did actually.
You felt sore as hell, but God. God.
The memory of it made you smile. You had never felt more loved in your life. Never felt more special, more desired, more…
A sound made you snap out of your thoughts and you looked up from the ground. What you saw made your heart stop.
The door.
The fucking door.
You mind went blank and your heart stopped beating.
The fucking door was open.
You swallowed thickly. Was it a test? Probably. Did you consider leaving?
You took a deep breath and slowly stepped into the hallway. The front door was open and there was that visitor’s terrace with a glass door attached to it, which led to the great staircase of the apartment complex.
It was a test. Or something equally cruel.
But what if it wasn’t?
What if he truly made a mistake? He was only human after all.
You stared at the glass door like you would have stared at an alien.
This was probably your only ever chance. To flee. Escape.
Get back to…
To what?
To normality, you told yourself.
To safety.
A lump formed in your throat. Did you want that? Did you even want to leave?
Even if it wasn’t a test, did you truly want to leave him?
The thought left a bitter taste in your mouth. It almost felt like acid and it weighed like a heavy stone on your heart. The thought of sleeping alone again, of never seeing his silly smile again. Even the twisted one, you’d miss.
The thought of never feeling his lips on yours again.
His hands in your hair, his voice in your ear.
His everything.
Him.
You were his girl.
You couldn’t just up and leave. What was there in the world for you?
Maybe this was exactly your destiny. Him. Him. Him.
He was all you needed, right? He took care of you. He provided for you.
He loved you. In his own, twisted way.
My love.
You couldn’t, you decided. You couldn’t leave. You wouldn’t. You wouldn’t ever-
The sound of someone’s voice pulled you out of your thoughts, but to your horror, it wasn’t him. Your eyes widened impossibly when you saw the form of a man approaching.
He looked like a janitor or something like that. A man far past his prime with greying hair and a kind smile.
God, you had missed kindness.
But no, no, you were his girl. You were his girl. You wouldn’t ever leave.
You took a step back like a cornered animal as the man approached and said something to you in Korean. When you backed away even more, he stopped and his eyes widened in surprise.
He kept talking to you, kept speaking in that reassuring tone of voice.
“I…don’t…understand.” You breathed out.
You didn’t even realize how you must have looked, terrified and broken. A faint mark on your cheek. Your clothes crumpled. Bite marks, love bites, more marks on your throat.
He frowned slightly and tilted his head to the side.
“Miss-“ He said in a thick, Korean accent. “Miss- The man that’s live here- The man- Is he-“
In that moment, you felt it. His presence was so prominent, you didn’t need to hear him call out to you. You just felt it. He came in, a towel wrapped around his waist and his hair wet from the shower. He most likely came to look why you hadn’t come yet.
You quickly spun around and met his gaze, your expression horrified. Your eyes were so expressive.
The door was open. He came by himself. It wasn’t my fault. Please! It wasn’t my fault!
Something hard flashed through his eyes, but it was only visible to you and it was only there for the blink of an eye. And then it was gone and it got replaced by the tight smile.
A tight, polite smile, directed at the janitor in the doorway. He spoke to him in Korean and stepped closer, wrapping an arm around your shoulders. You stared at the ground, completely horrified.
Oh no, you thought.
Oh no. This is it.
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luv4arinn · 2 months ago
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Bayverse!Leo as a Boyfriend – Headcanons
(Because even if I don’t like him, he deserves better characterization and development. And besides, I love overanalyzing.)
Pairing: Leonardo x Female!Reader
Warnings: Overprotectiveness, possessive behavior, affection-starved. Subtle (but present) hints of: narcissism, egocentrism, perfectionism, spirituality, insomnia. I developed him so well that I actually like him now—I don’t like that.
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Leonardo, as a partner, would be a fascinating study in contradictions. At first glance, he seems like the perfect boyfriend—disciplined, loyal, protective, someone you can trust without hesitation. But being with him isn’t easy.
Not because he’s cold or indifferent—on the contrary, he feels too much. He’s just spent his entire life learning how to hide it. To him, emotions are a double-edged sword: love can give you strength, yes, but it can also make you drop your guard, make mistakes, and risk everything you’ve fought for.
And Leonardo can’t afford that luxury.
Since he was young, his identity has been tied to duty. He’s not just an older brother—he is the older brother. The leader. The one who must always have the answers. There is no room for error, no space for doubt. That’s why, if he ever fell in love, he would do so with the same intensity he applies to any challenge—with absolute commitment. But also, with a need for control that can be suffocating.
It’s not that he doesn’t trust his partner. It’s that he needs to make sure nothing puts her in danger. That she’s safe, that there are no loose ends, that every move is calculated. Don’t expect Leo to be the laid-back boyfriend who goes with the flow. He will want to protect you—even from things that might not even be a real threat.
If he comes to your house and you don’t answer, his mind will assume the worst before even considering that you were simply in the shower. If you go out alone at night, he won’t be at ease until he knows you made it home safely. Not out of jealousy, but because the thought of losing someone he loves terrifies him. But instead of expressing that fear, he translates it into rules, into planning, into strategies.
Because Leonardo doesn’t know how to handle what is beyond his control.
This was evident in Out of the Shadows. His instinct was to make decisions for everyone, to divide the team when he felt they were weakening. He truly believed he was doing the right thing, that carrying the burden alone was the best course of action. But in the process, he lost sight of what his brothers really needed. And that’s exactly how he would be in a relationship—not out of malice, but because he believes being the strong one is his duty.
And while Leo loves with every fiber of his being, he doesn’t say it easily. He’s not the type to look you in the eyes and just blurt out an “I love you.” His way of showing affection is more silent, more tangible. He will remember exactly how you like your tea, he will learn to pick up on even the slightest change in your tone of voice, he will make sure you always have an escape plan in case things go wrong. But if you expect spontaneous hugs or verbal expressions of love, you might find yourself frustrated. Not because he doesn’t feel it, but because, to him, love isn’t something you say���it’s something you prove.
However, if someone manages to break through his armor, they will see something that few have ever witnessed. Because beneath all the rigidity, the discipline, and the self-imposed perfection, there is a boy who never had the chance to make mistakes. A boy who has spent years carrying a tremendous weight, who can’t remember the last time someone saw him and not just the leader. A boy who desperately needs a space where he can stop being the strategist, the protector, the flawless Leonardo… and simply be Leo.
Leonardo isn’t someone who easily succumbs to distractions. Not because he doesn’t enjoy them, but because he’s always believed his time should be invested in something useful. Yet on the rare occasions when he allows himself to let his guard down—in the privacy of his room or on a quiet night at the lair—small details reveal who he truly is beyond being the leader of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
For instance, he enjoys science fiction movies and TV shows. He wouldn’t admit it out loud—after all, Mikey would never let him forget it—but there’s something about exploring space, about advanced civilizations and the ethical dilemmas these worlds present, that fascinates him. Perhaps it’s because he sees his own struggle reflected in them: leaders forced to make impossible decisions, burdened with responsibility, torn between duty and heart. Whether it’s Star Trek, The Expanse, or even some of the more philosophical tales of Ghost in the Shell… Leo sits with his arms crossed, pretending not to be too interested, yet if someone pays close attention, they’ll notice the intensity in his gaze and the way his fingers tense with every twist in the story.
And although everyone sees him as the serious one, it’s not that he lacks a sense of humor. His humor is just more subtle, drier, more ironic. He won’t burst out laughing like Mikey or be as explosive as Raph, but if you’re close enough, if you’ve earned his trust, you’ll notice that there are moments when he quietly drops a joke in a neutral tone, waiting to see if you catch it. And when you do, when you respond with a retort just as sharp, the corner of his mouth barely curves, as if he’s quietly satisfied with the interaction.
But if there’s one thing that truly brings him peace, it’s tending to his bonsai trees. It’s a hobby that no one in the lair seems to fully understand. Mikey calls them boring, Raph jokes that they’re just “miniature trees,” and Donnie respects the practice but sees it more as an exercise in patience. For Leo, however, it’s more than that. It’s a reminder of balance. Of control. Of how even the smallest force, with the right guidance, can grow in the right way. And on nights when the pressure becomes too much, when he feels the weight of his role crushing him, he sits in silence before his little tree, allowing himself a moment to breathe, to reconnect with himself.
But love… love is different.
Leo doesn’t allow himself to fall in love easily. Not because he doesn’t want to, but because his mind simply doesn’t work that way. He needs to feel that his partner is more than just a fleeting attraction. He needs connection. Compatibility. A deep, unwavering understanding. And that isn’t built overnight.
That’s why, when he finally starts to realize that what he feels for you goes beyond friendship, the first emotion that floods him isn’t happiness.
It’s doubt.
And Leonardo shouldn’t doubt.
He always has answers. He always has a plan. But for the first time, he’s standing on ground where logic is useless, where he can’t break things down into a battle strategy. He can’t make a pros-and-cons list about his feelings. He can’t calculate every move the way he would in combat. And that frustrates him.
Because if he accepts it—if he acknowledges that his feelings are real—it means there’s something in his life that he can’t control.
And Leonardo hates not having control.
Leonardo isn’t someone who falls asleep easily.
Not because he doesn’t need to—his body demands rest just like anyone else’s—but because his mind never truly shuts off.
In the lair, when everyone else is asleep—when even Donnie has finally stepped away from his monitors, and Raph has stopped pounding the punching bag—Leo is still awake. Arms crossed, back stiff against the wall, gaze lost in the dim light of his room.
It’s in those moments of solitude that his mind betrays him.
When he tries to dissect what he feels, to categorize it, to put it into some kind of logical order. Because he’s always in control. Always.
And this… this shouldn’t be any different.
He’s not impulsive like Mikey, letting himself be carried away by every emotion without a second thought.
He’s not a ticking time bomb like Raph, ready to explode at the most unexpected moment.
He’s not even like Donnie, obsessively analyzing every variable to the point of overload.
He is Leonardo.
Leader. Warrior. Strategist.
And there is nothing he can’t control.
So if he has reached the conclusion that what he feels for you is real, then he will take the reins.
It won’t be difficult.
It shouldn’t be difficult.
He will force himself to keep everything in place, to act with precision. His glances will linger just a second longer—but not enough to be obvious. His words will be measured, carefully chosen, but still carrying his usual composed tone. He will make small, almost imperceptible changes.
Like making sure you walk on the safer side of the street.
Adjusting his stance subtly to block the wind when you’re on the rooftop.
Asking if you’ve eaten well—but casually, as if it’s not really important.
And the worst part? Unlike Donnie, who would give himself away with nervous fidgeting and stammered words, you will never notice.
Because Leonardo won’t allow you to notice.
All you’ll see is someone who has everything under control. Someone who watches you with the same intensity he reserves for his enemies on the battlefield, as if he’s calculating every single one of your movements.
But what he doesn’t want you to see is the opposite.
That inside, he’s nervous.
That his palms sweat when he touches you, when his fingers accidentally brush against yours.
That his pulse quickens when you get too close, and he has to remind himself to breathe normally.
That in every conversation, in every moment, there’s a small part of him afraid that one wrong step will ruin everything.
Because if there is one thing Leonardo could never forgive himself for, it’s losing what you’ve built together.
Not just losing you, but losing your trust.
And if that were to happen… how could he justify it?
How could he explain to himself that after a lifetime of making the best possible choices to protect those he cares about—this was the one he let slip through his fingers?
And when he finally allows himself to admit it—when he has broken through every mental barrier he imposed on himself, when he has analyzed every angle, when he has measured every consequence—Leonardo feels something inside him loosen.
For a moment, just a moment, it’s as if he has won the hardest battle of his life.
The weight on his shoulders dissolves, and for the first time in what feels like forever, he breathes deeply without the pressure in his chest tightening.
You are his.
Not in some shallow, possessive way, but in something deeper, more primal.
Like an instinct that has always been there, buried beneath layers of discipline and responsibility, waiting to be acknowledged.
And now that he has… there is no turning back.
But the peace doesn’t last.
Because almost immediately, another weight crashes down on him—heavier, inescapable.
Before, his burden was uncertainty.
Now, it is certainty.
Now that he has you, he must protect you.
With everything he has.
Not just from the dangers of the outside world—but from himself.
Because Leonardo cannot afford to fail.
And even though love is uncharted territory—a battlefield he has never stepped foot on—he demands perfection from himself.
To be the ideal partner.
To give you exactly what you need before you even ask.
To measure every word, every gesture, every decision.
To make sure you never have to question if he is enough for you.
Because he has to be.
He is Leonardo.
And Leonardo does not fail.
But there is a problem.
Because you don’t want the flawless strategist.
You don’t want the leader who is always in control.
You don’t want the polished, calculated version of him.
You just want Leo.
The Leo who watches sci-fi shows but would never admit to liking them.
The Leo who pretends he doesn’t enjoy messing around with his brothers, but secretly loves the rare moments when he catches Raph off guard or makes Donnie roll his eyes.
The Leo who tends to his bonsai trees with quiet devotion because, though he never says it out loud, they reflect his philosophy: patience, growth, balance.
And that is a terrifying concept for him.
Because showing you that side of himself means lowering his guard.
It means allowing you to see what’s underneath the armor.
The boy who gets frustrated.
Who sometimes doesn’t know what to do.
Who fears he won’t be enough.
That side of him—no one has truly seen it.
Not even his brothers.
But you… you want to see it.
And the road to him letting you in will be a long one.
Because accepting that you love him for who he is—not for what he represents, not for what he does, but for his very essence—is the hardest test Leonardo has ever faced.
Leonardo believes he has everything under control.
That he can handle his emotions the way he handles a katana: with precision, with discipline, with absolute mastery over every movement.
But you…
You are a challenge unlike any other.
Because while he struggles to keep his composure, while he measures every word and makes sure not to take a wrong step, you simply are.
You don’t need strategies or plans. You don’t analyze every interaction as if it were a life-or-death mission.
And that unsettles him.
Because deep down, Leonardo doesn’t know how to be loved.
He knows how to protect. He knows how to fight. He knows how to sacrifice himself for others.
But when it comes to receiving love… that’s where the conflict begins.
He appreciates that you’re not overly affectionate with him.
That you don’t suffocate him with displays of affection that would make him uncomfortable, that would force him to lower his guard all at once.
But at the same time, he dies when you take his face in your hands and kiss him.
At first, he goes completely still, trying to process it, trying not to lose control.
But the moment you feel his breath hitch, the moment you notice the way his fingers grip your waist tighter than he probably meant to—you know he’s falling.
And the worst part is that he hates it.
Because Leonardo shouldn’t let himself go.
He shouldn’t forget the weight on his shoulders or allow something as simple as a kiss to make him feel lighter—as if, for just a moment, the world didn’t depend on him.
But he does.
And it frustrates him.
Because he’s supposed to be the unshakable fortress.
He’s supposed to be untouchable.
And yet, here he is.
With his heart pounding too fast.
With his mind completely blank.
With you stealing his control with just a simple touch.
It sounds contradictory.
Because it is contradictory.
But Leo is a contradiction.
Because while he says attachment is a weakness, he holds you tighter when you try to pull away.
Because while he insists emotions cloud judgment, he stays awake until dawn thinking about what he feels for you.
Because while he tries to convince himself that his duty is more important than his happiness, he wonders if, just this once, he can have both.
And that is the real battle.
Not against an enemy.
Not against an external threat.
But against himself.
Because loving you means lowering his guard.
It means trusting that, even if he doesn’t have everything under control, you’ll still be there.
It means accepting that love isn’t a problem to solve, nor a responsibility to bear.
It’s just… love.
And no matter how hard he fights it, no matter how much he tries to convince himself he can keep his distance, there is one truth he cannot deny:
You are the only person in the world who can make Leonardo stop fighting.
Leonardo isn’t someone who takes intimacy lightly.
For him, physical touch isn’t just an act. It isn’t just a moment.
It’s an offering.
And he doesn’t give himself away so easily.
Not because he’s afraid—or at least, he’d never admit it.
But deep down, there’s an unease that eats away at him.
His size. His strength. His biology.
You’re human. Fragile in comparison.
And even though he knows you’re strong, that you wouldn’t do anything unless you were absolutely sure, his protective instincts won’t allow it.
It’s not just about protecting you.
It’s about himself.
His own control.
Because control is the one thing he’s always had.
Ever since he took on the role of leader, ever since he understood that his life wasn’t his own but belonged to those who depended on him, Leonardo learned to restrain himself.
To hold back.
To be the balance in the midst of chaos.
But you…
You make him lose that balance.
And if he allows himself to let go, if he allows that wall to crumble, he fears what might happen.
Because to Leonardo, intimacy isn’t just physical pleasure.
It’s a connection.
It’s binding his soul with yours.
It’s giving you a part of himself that no one has ever seen before.
And that is the real danger
Because if he gives you that—if he allows himself to feel you, to touch you, to love you on such a profound level—
Then there’s no going back.
He knows he could become addicted.
That the moment he lets go of the weight on his shoulders and focuses only on you—on your body beneath his, on your breath hitching, on the way you say his name—
Everything else will fade away.
And Leonardo cannot afford to forget his duty.
But… what if, just this once, he could?
What if, just this once, he could be Leo and not the leader?
If he could forget the world for a few hours—lose himself in you, in the warmth of your skin, in the way you look at him as if he’s more than just a warrior, more than just a responsibility, more than just a soldier trained to sacrifice everything.
If he could simply be yours.
That… that is what truly terrifies him.
Because if he tastes it once, he knows he’ll want it again.
And again.
And again.
Until there is nothing left of the fortress he has so carefully built.
Until there is nothing left of the perfect leader his brothers need.
Only him.
Only you.
Just two souls bound together—no rules, no duties, no limits.
And though he tries to convince himself he can resist…
He knows that, eventually, he will fall.
But Leonardo knows he’s not ready.
That he can’t let it all go—not yet.
Because if he does, who will bear the weight of the world in his place?
If he falls, his brothers fall. If he allows himself to be selfish, even for a moment, everything he has built could collapse.
So he waits.
He waits for you to understand.
To understand that there are things he still cannot give you, no matter how much he desires them.
But that doesn’t mean he gives you nothing.
Something just as intimate, just as addictive.
Vulnerability.
Not with his body, but with his soul.
So when night falls, when the world goes quiet and there is no one but the two of you, he lets you see beyond the barrier.
He lets you step into his sanctuary.
He pulls out the blankets he keeps tucked away in the back of his closet, the ones with the worn-out Rebel Alliance logo, and hands them to you without a word.
He lets you see the space-themed pillowcase he would never admit he still uses.
And then, in the dim glow of his room, when there are no more distractions, no more responsibilities, you talk.
Not about strategies. Not about training. Not about what is expected of him.
You talk about everything and nothing all at once.
About stars and distant galaxies.
About the Star Wars episodes he never gets tired of watching.
About the times he wondered if his destiny was already written or if he could take a detour.
And it’s there, in those organic conversations—unplanned, uncalculated, imperfect—that you witness something few have ever seen:
Not the leader.
Not the eldest brother.
Just Leo.
And then, when sleep finally claims you, you curl up against his chest—no fear, no hesitation.
Your breathing slows, steady and peaceful.
Your warmth seeps into his skin.
And Leonardo, the one who never lets his guard down, the one who is always on alert, stays still.
Feeling.
Listening.
Your heartbeat, syncing with his.
Nothing separates you but a thin layer of skin.
And for the first time in a long time, he forgets.
Forgets duty, weight, sacrifice.
Forgets that he must be strong, that he must be everyone’s shield.
Because in this moment, there is only you.
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mintyys-blog · 1 month ago
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POOKIE💕💕💕💕 can you do villain/rebel reader x yandere/obsessed viltrumite mark plsss😫😩😫😩😫😩😫😩💕💕💕💕💕💕
Lowky I'm obsessed of this mark's variant.
A VILTRUMITES OBSESSION — vilitrumite! mark x rebel! reader
INVINCIBLE MASTERLIST
WARNINGS: murder, obsession,
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The darkness of the underground base was only broken by the soft hum of the machinery you’d rigged together in the last few days. A small group of rebels gathered around the table, their faces tense, their bodies tired. You could feel the weight of the mission pressing down on you. The plan was simple—destroy the Viltrumite satellite that provided surveillance across the galaxy. It was supposed to be a blow to their control, a symbol of resistance.
But, as always, the plan had a flaw—him.
Mark. Viltrumite Mark.
You knew he was coming. There was no hiding from his relentless pursuit. Every rebel hideout you set up, every base you established in the name of freedom—he destroyed it, leaving his mark behind like a cruel reminder of how far he would go to find you. You never wanted him to find you. But here you were, again, preparing for another fight you weren’t sure you could win.
The others were discussing the logistics, but you were already lost in thought. Mark’s obsession had only grown since your first encounter. He wasn’t just a threat anymore; he was the threat. Every victory you had against the Viltrumites, every inch of ground you gained, was countered by his need to possess you. To own you.
“Y/N?” One of the rebels called your name, pulling you from your thoughts. It was Cole, his eyes filled with concern. “We need to move. He’ll be here soon.”
You nodded, shoving your doubts aside. You weren’t afraid of Mark, not exactly. But there was something unsettling about the way he always found you. The way he always knew what you would do next. The way he was willing to sacrifice everything just to get to you.
As the rebels prepped the explosives, you felt the familiar presence of Mark’s power draw near. The ground shook slightly. He was here.
“Move out!” You barked, voice firm, the rebel forces rushing to their positions as the base started to buzz with activity. You didn’t need to look to know what was coming. A blinding flash of light filled the sky above the base. The sound of tearing metal echoed as a Viltrumite warship descended.
But you weren’t about to run. Not this time.
You stood tall, your eyes narrowed in determination. This was the last time you would face him like this. No more fleeing. No more fighting for others when you knew deep down, Mark was the only one who would ever truly understand you.
Then, as if the universe itself had aligned to test your resolve, the doors of the base exploded inward. A whirlwind of dust and debris filled the air, and there, standing in the center of the destruction, was Mark.
He was exactly as you remembered. Tall, powerful, his blue Viltrumite armor gleaming in the dim light. His eyes locked on you, and you could see the madness swirling there. It wasn’t just the usual cold stare of a warrior anymore. It was something more. Something darker.
“You never learn, do you?” His voice was calm, but there was a dangerous edge to it. “You think you can keep running from me?”
“I don’t want to run anymore, Mark,” you said, stepping forward, a challenge in your voice. “But I won’t let you control me.”
His lips curled into a smile, but it was twisted. “Control you?” His laugh was low and unsettling. “I don’t want to control you, Y/N. I want you with me. I want you to see that everything I do, every destruction I cause, it’s for you.”
You took a step back, heart hammering in your chest. You knew what he was capable of, but something in his words, something in the way he looked at you, sent a chill down your spine. His obsession ran deeper than you’d ever realized. You had always thought he just wanted to defeat you—destroy you—but now you saw the truth. He wanted you to need him. He wanted to break you.
The ground beneath you shifted as he stepped closer, his hand reaching out toward you with an unsettling calm. His fingers brushed against your cheek, and despite yourself, you didn’t pull away. His touch was strangely gentle, almost tender. “I’ve waited too long for this, Y/N. I can’t lose you. Not again.”
“You never had me to begin with,” you spat, pulling away from him. But inside, your thoughts were in chaos. Could you escape? Could you ever break free from this dark, twisted connection you shared?
His expression darkened, his smile faltering for the briefest of moments. Then, in an instant, it was gone, replaced by a fierce, possessive gaze. “I will make you see. I’ll make you understand. I’ll never let you go.”
Before you could react, his hand shot out, gripping your wrist with inhuman strength. He pulled you toward him, his eyes burning with an intensity that made your heart skip a beat. “You’re mine, Y/N. There’s no escaping me now.”
The words burned through you like fire, and for a split second, you wondered if he was right. Was there any way to truly escape him? His obsession, his relentless pursuit, had already consumed so much of your life. But in that moment, one thought rose above the rest.
You weren’t his yet. You never would be.
“I’ll never be yours, Mark,” you said, your voice low but resolute. “I’ll break you before you break me.”
Mark’s eyes flashed with fury, but there was something else—something almost admiring—beneath the surface. “We’ll see about that.”
The tension in the air was thick as Mark’s grip tightened around your wrist, pulling you closer with a force that could have shattered bones. You could feel the heat radiating from him, his Viltrumite power pulsing through the air, vibrating your very core. His eyes, burning with intensity, bore into yours as if trying to see into your soul.
“You don’t get it, do you?” His voice was low, almost a whisper, but it was full of menace. “No one else will ever love you like I do. No one else will ever understand you. You belong to me.”
You clenched your teeth, fighting the urge to flinch at his words, even as the raw, possessive heat in his voice echoed deep within you. He was right about one thing—no one had ever truly understood you like he did. But you would never let him claim you. You wouldn’t let him break you.
With a forceful twist, you yanked your wrist from his grip, stepping back, though your body was still trembling from the intensity of the moment. His eyes flared with anger, but there was something else there—something dark and deep, like the depths of a storm you couldn’t see but could feel building up.
“You can keep pretending, Y/N,” he said, his voice now tinged with a cruel amusement, “but we both know you’re already mine.”
“You’re wrong,” you spat, trying to steady your breath. “You can’t control me. I won’t let you.”
His lips curled into a smile, but it wasn’t the smile you had once seen when you fought alongside him. It was twisted—sickeningly sweet, like a predator savoring its prey. “You’ve always fought against me. But you’re tired, aren’t you? You’ve been running for so long… so long that you don’t even remember what it feels like to stop.”
You didn’t respond, keeping your distance as he slowly circled you, like a wolf hunting its prey. His eyes never left you. You could hear the soft rustle of his armor as he moved, the quiet hum of his presence that made the air feel thicker, heavier.
“I can give you everything,” Mark continued, his voice softer now, almost coaxing. “Power. Control. A future where we’re not enemies, but allies. Together, we could rule this galaxy, reshape it to fit our desires.”
Your heart hammered in your chest as you struggled to keep your emotions in check. He was offering you everything you’d been fighting against. The very things you had vowed to destroy. The idea of him, so confident and unwavering in his belief that he was the answer, made your blood boil.
“No,” you snapped. “I’ll never be a part of your empire. I won’t help you destroy everything that matters.”
Mark stopped circling, standing still for the first time since his arrival. His eyes softened, a strange mix of frustration and something akin to pity in his gaze. “You think you’re fighting for something bigger than yourself, Y/N. But you’re not. You’re just running from the truth. You need me, even if you won’t admit it.”
“No,” you growled, your fists clenching. “I’ll never need you.”
The silence between you was suffocating, but Mark’s gaze never wavered. His lips parted, and for the briefest moment, you thought you saw something more than obsession—something almost human. It was fleeting, almost imperceptible, but it was there.
“I gave you a choice,” he said softly, his voice almost sad. “And I’ll give it to you again. Join me, and we can be together. Forever. Fight against me, and I’ll break you.”
The weight of his words hung in the air, as cold and sharp as a blade. But even as you stood there, blood boiling with defiance, a part of you couldn’t help but wonder—could he break you?
You shook your head, pushing the thought aside. No. You would never let him.
Mark took a step closer, his eyes never leaving yours, the dangerous glint in them growing with each passing second. “I will make you see, Y/N. No matter how long it takes. I’ll make you mine.”
You braced yourself, ready for whatever came next. His words were dark, and the intensity in his gaze made your heart race, but you weren’t about to back down. Not now. Not when you still had your freedom.
Before you could react, Mark moved. His speed was a blur, and before you could even register the motion, he had you pinned against the wall. His hand was on your throat, just tight enough to restrict your breathing, but not enough to hurt. His face was inches from yours, his breath hot against your skin.
“I don’t want to hurt you,” he said, his voice almost pleading. “But I will, if I have to. I’ll do whatever it takes to make you see. You can fight all you want, Y/N, but you’re mine. You always have been.”
You gasped for air, staring into his eyes, a mix of fury and fear stirring within you. This wasn’t the Mark you once knew—the man who fought alongside you, who shared your vision. This Mark was something else, consumed by his obsession with you.
And as much as you hated to admit it, you couldn’t help but wonder… how far was he willing to go to break you? How far was he willing to go to make you love him?
Mark’s grip on your throat loosened just enough for you to suck in a shallow breath, but his eyes never wavered from yours. The intensity in his gaze made your skin crawl, yet a part of you couldn’t tear your eyes away. He was a force of nature—unstoppable, unrelenting. And now, the world around you seemed to shrink to the two of you, locked in a battle of wills.
“You’re making this so much harder than it has to be, Y/N,” he murmured, his voice soft, almost affectionate, in a way that made your stomach turn. His thumb brushed against your cheek as if he was trying to comfort you, and you had to fight the urge to flinch away.
“You have a choice,” he continued, his tone darkening with every word. “You can come with me, as my bride. You’ll be by my side, and together, we’ll make this universe our own. You’ll be mine, Y/N. You’ll have everything you could ever want, everything I can give you. All the power, all the control. I will never let you want for anything again.”
You swallowed, the taste of bile in the back of your throat. The idea of surrendering to him, of becoming his, made your skin crawl. You had fought too long for freedom, for a future where you didn’t have to answer to anyone, where you weren’t owned by anyone. But Mark wasn’t offering freedom. He was offering a different kind of captivity—one where you would be locked in his obsessions, his twisted affection.
But it wasn’t just your own fate at stake anymore. The rebels you’d fought with—your friends—were still down in the underground base, ready to carry out the mission you’d set them on. And Mark knew that.
“I know you’re not stupid, Y/N,” Mark’s voice lowered, dripping with malice now. “You can fight me all you want, but you know what will happen if you don’t make the right choice.”
His grip tightened once again, though it was more a reminder than a threat now. He stepped closer, until his lips brushed against your ear, sending a shiver down your spine.
“If you refuse me… if you make me take you by force, then I will destroy everything. Every single rebel. They’ll all die. All of them.” His words were slow, deliberate, like he was savoring the effect they would have on you. “The choice is yours. Come with me, as my bride, and I will spare them. But refuse… and I’ll make sure not one of them leaves this place alive.”
Your heart pounded in your chest. His words twisted inside you, like a cruel blade turning in your gut. The faces of the rebels flashed in your mind—people who had fought by your side, who trusted you. If you refused, Mark would show no mercy. And yet… you couldn’t give in. You couldn’t betray everything you stood for.
“You can’t make me choose that,” you spat, trying to push him away, but the strength of his grip held you firm. “You won’t break me, Mark. You’ll never own me.”
Mark’s eyes darkened with something deeper than anger—hurt, maybe. A twisted, obsessive kind of hurt that made your stomach turn. He tilted his head slightly, studying you with an expression that seemed to flicker between madness and sadness.
“Is that so?” he asked quietly, his voice cold. “You think you can keep running from me? From what’s already yours?”
He slowly lowered his hand from your throat, but only to trace the line of your jaw, his touch almost tender now. “I gave you a choice, Y/N. A chance to make this easy on yourself. But you don’t get to walk away from me. Not anymore.”
The seconds dragged by, and you could feel your pulse racing, your thoughts spiraling. The weight of the decision crushed down on you. You couldn’t let Mark win. You couldn’t let him think you were weak enough to bend to his will.
But you couldn’t sacrifice your people, either.
Mark’s eyes softened for just a moment, the cruel edge gone, replaced with something almost… vulnerable.
“I don’t want to hurt you,” he said, his voice lower now, almost a whisper. “But I will, Y/N. For you. For us. I’ll do anything to keep you.”
Your heart pounded harder in your chest, the stakes now painfully clear. You were standing at the precipice, and you couldn’t afford to hesitate.
The time for defiance was running out. And as much as you wanted to break free, to keep fighting against the Viltrumite Empire and all its twisted rulers, there was one thing you could never outrun: the pain of losing everything you’d fought for. Losing them.
Mark was waiting, watching you, as if he already knew what you would choose. His eyes burned with anticipation.
“You have ten seconds, Y/N. Ten. I’ll give you that much. Either you come with me, or I wipe out everyone here. Including the ones you care about.”
You could hear the steady ticking of the clock inside your head. Each second felt like a countdown to the end, a decision you would have to live with for the rest of your life.
But then, a quiet, defiant whisper within you said, No. You won’t choose him. You can’t.
“Fine,” you said, your voice shaking with the effort to remain strong. “I’ll come with you. But you don’t control me, Mark. You never will.”
Mark’s face softened for a moment, a rare flicker of something approaching warmth in his eyes. But it was quickly gone, replaced by a satisfied smile. He reached out to touch your cheek gently, the gesture almost tender, and yet, there was still something predatory behind it.
“Good choice, Y/N. You won’t regret this. I’ll make sure of that.”
As his hand slid to your wrist, pulling you toward him, you couldn’t help but wonder: Had you just made the right choice? Or had you just signed your own fate in blood?
As the ship flew farther from the rebel base, the distant sounds of chaos below reached your ears, growing louder with each passing second. Mark’s grip on you tightened as he nodded toward the Viltrumites stationed outside. Without a word, they descended into the building, moving like shadows, their presence terrifying in its efficiency.
Your heart skipped a beat as the screams of your people echoed through the ship’s walls. The sound was so raw, so agonizing, that it made your blood run cold. You froze, every muscle in your body locking up, the weight of what you had just allowed Mark to do crashing down on you like a ton of bricks.
“You said you would spare them!” you shouted, your voice raw with anger and pain. The betrayal burned deep, gnawing at your insides.
Mark’s face remained unreadable, but his eyes—those dark, penetrating eyes—focused on you with a chilling calmness. He didn’t flinch, didn’t show the slightest sign of remorse. His lips curled into a cold, controlled smile as he met your gaze.
“Yes, that I would spare them,” he said in a low, calculating voice. “But I didn’t say the other Viltrumites wouldn’t punish them.”
The words struck you like a physical blow. Your body trembled as you tried to process the cruel reality of the situation. Mark had promised you one thing, but his true intentions were far darker. You wanted to scream, to rage against him, but the knowledge of what he was capable of kept you frozen in place.
Before you could react, Mark leaned down and pressed a kiss to your forehead, his lips warm and soft against your skin. For a brief moment, it felt like everything was normal—but it wasn’t. The kiss, however tender, only made you feel more suffocated. You wanted to pull away, to shove him off, but his presence was overwhelming.
Your mind began to spin, the dizziness threatening to overtake you. The cruel reality of your situation was closing in, and the weight of the guilt for what you had just allowed weighed heavily on you. Mark’s grip on you didn’t falter, even as you tried to push against his chest, desperate to escape, to fight back.
“I can’t believe you!” you cried, your voice shaking with fury and heartbreak. “You lying piece of—”
Before you could finish, Mark’s expression hardened, the warmth in his gaze evaporating as he moved with lightning speed. He grabbed your face in one hand, his fingers pressing against your skin with an iron grip. His jaw clenched, his gaze darkening to a dangerous degree.
“Talk like that again,” he warned, his voice low and menacing, “and I will rip your tongue out. Understand?”
Your breath hitched in your throat, the sudden shift in his demeanor sending a chill down your spine. His words were like a dagger, sharp and threatening. The force of his grip on your face made your skin burn, and you felt your lip tremble in response. You wanted to argue, to scream at him, but the fear that surged through you made your chest tighten.
Tears pricked at your eyes as you tried to hold back the sob that threatened to escape, but no words came. Slowly, reluctantly, you nodded, your body stiff with the effort to suppress the panic building inside you.
Mark’s grip loosened then, and he released your face with a final, almost dismissive push. You blinked rapidly, trying to steady yourself, the tears still stinging in your eyes.
Without a word, he gathered you into his arms, his powerful Viltrumite strength lifting you effortlessly off your feet. Your stomach dropped as you realized where he was taking you—farther and farther from your people, from the life you had once known.
The air around you shifted as Mark flew through the ship, he carried you both through the interior. You were helpless in his grasp, your mind reeling with a mixture of anger and despair. You hit his chest weakly with your fists, trying to free yourself, to break free from his suffocating hold.
“I hate you,” you hissed, struggling against him. “I’ll never forgive you for this.”
Mark’s expression remained unreadable as he flew, but there was a slight tightening around his eyes, a flicker of something darker there. He didn’t speak, but you knew he was listening, absorbing every word, every insult you threw at him.
Once you landed, the sudden shift in gravity made your head spin for a moment. Mark set you down gently on the cold, metallic floor of the ship, his fingers still lingering on your arm, holding you firmly in place. The moment your feet touched the ground, you tried to pull away, but he kept you close, his body towering over you.
His eyes softened, but only for a moment. “You’re mine now, Y/N. And you will learn to understand why I did this.” His voice was calm, almost soothing, but the possessive edge beneath it made your skin crawl. “In time, you’ll see that everything I’ve done, I’ve done for us. For our future.”
But you could hear the lie in his words. There was no future for you in his plans—only a prison of his own making, a life where you were bound by his obsession, his control.
Tears welled in your eyes, and despite your best efforts, you couldn’t hold them back. You had sacrificed everything for him, and in return, he had destroyed everything you fought for. Your people, your freedom, your very sense of self.
Mark watched you, his expression unreadable as he waited for you to say something, anything. But all you could do was stand there, tears streaming down your face, your heart shattered.
And as you stood there, in the cold, empty ship, a horrible realization crept into your mind: You were never going to escape him.
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