#heartfirst 10

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#99) Subject to Change

Kelsea Ballerini

Suggested by: @carolinahope

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Tracklist:

1 Subject to Change 2 The Little Things 3 I Can't Help Myself 4 If You Go Down (I'm Goin' Down Too) 5 Love Is A Cowboy 6 Muscle Memory 7 I Guess They Call It Fallin 8 Weather 9 Universe 10 Walk in the Park 11 Heartfirst 12 You're Drunk, Go Home (ft. Kelly Clarkson and Carly Pearce) 13 Doin' My Best 14 Marilyn 15 What I Have

[luucypevensie]

🐰 + my beloved goddaughter Thea!!

THANK YOU FAE MY BELOVED! @carmens-garden my love also asked for her beloved goddaughter as well!

1. Their berserk button: Thea HATES it when people say “like” before a sentence all the time because it’s not proper grammar and it makes you sound really valley girl-esque

2. Why their name was chosen: Thea’s beloved paternal grandmother’s middle name is Dorothea, and Robert wanted to honor his mother. It just so helped that Marjorie loved the name, and wanted to honor Ginny as well

3. Their favorite 2020s song: HEARTFIRST by Kelsea Ballerini

4. Their biggest fear: Thea’s biggest fear is that her eating disorder will come back and destroy her physically and mentally (which it very nearly did in s2)

5. One turn-on of theirs: Proper etiquette (don’t ask her why, but seeing Finn act like a total gentleman at a family dinner at her house REALLY got her going)

6. Their go-to sleepover activities: Painting everyone’s nails and drinking hot chocolate while watching old movies

7. What candle they’d get at Bath & Body Works: Definitely the Vanilla Bean candles (always a classic like Thea)

8. A moment where they reached their breaking point: You would think it would be seeing Finn and Quinn cheating, but no, it was actually when she broke up with her jerk of an ex because she found out he was cheating on her. It was at that moment that the gears started shifting in Thea’s mind that she will never be enough for somebody, causing her eating disorder to come back full force

9. Whether they’re organized or slobby: This is the girl who has the most beautiful handwriting known to mankind AND who is the best tutor at McKinley. Of course she’s organized!

10. Their favorite feature about themselves: Her inner strength

[jakeperalta]

subject to change!!

my beloved comfort album <3

the first song from this album I heard: heartfirst

do I own the album?: this has actually just reminded me that my mum was getting the vinyl for my birthday and she preordered it from our local record shop then I haven't heard anything since so I need to chase that up hahaha but in short: not yet but I will!

my favourite song: universe 🥰

my least favourite song: I love the whole album but if I were to pick one then maybe you're drunk go home?

a song I didn't like at first, but now do: subject to change grew on me so much!

a song I used to like, but now don't: I still love them all <3

my favourite lyric: "I think that showing up is good enough for me" is a real mantra lyric for me, same with "the right and the hard thing are sometimes the same"

overall rating out of 10: 9.5

send me an album!

[blindedbythelightt]

🎶✨ when u get this u have to put 5 songs u actually listen to, publish. then, send this ask/tag 10 of your favorite followers (non-negotiable, positivity is cool)✨🎶

Thank you @avaleineandafryingpan for the tag!! ♥️♥️

the last five songs that i've listened to are:

no-pressure tagging: @ohtobeleah @blindedbythesparks @tayl0rhuynh @omgchloe @rooster-84 @midnightstarqueen @xovalliegirlxo @rhettabbotts @scoopsr0bin @strangerquinns

[sadgirlautumn]

🎶✨️when u get this u have to put 5 songs u actually listen to, publish. Then, send this ask to 10 of your favorite followers (non-negotiable, positivity is cool)🎶✨️

Laci my beloved!!!!!!! 💕💕🥰🥰

Paris by taylor swift :)

Heartfirst by kelsea ballerini

Charm you by samia

Alone by halsey

Dream girl evil by Florence + the machine

[liaromancewriter]

It's all about the music

I was tagged by @angelasscribbles on 10 Songs for 10 People. I prepared the list and then I forgot about it. lol

Rules: list ten songs, then tag ten people to pass the game on to! (bonus points if it's from a wip/character playlist!) -- I'm not tagging people because I imagine most have done this already. So, if you see this post and get inspired to post your 10 (or 15) songs, go for it!

Songs I listen to most when writing for Cassie & Ethan:

Sanctuary - Serena Ryder

Still into you - Paramore

Heartbeat Song - Kelly Clarkson

Labyrinth - Taylor Swift

Heartfirst - Kelsea Ballerini

Songs I listen to most when writing for Maxenna:

Me and you - Jake Bugg

Eyes on you - Chase Rice

Unforgettable - Thomas Rhett

Roll It - Gráinne Duffy

Two punks in love - bülow

Songs that work for both pairings, depending on my mood:

La vie avec toi - Hélène Ségara

Il y a des jours - Tina Arena

Can't help falling in love - Hailey Reinhart

Late to the party - Kacey Musgraves

Heartbeats - José González

[blueeyedbesson]

🎶Tag Game🎶

tagged by @samithedaydreamer to put my music on shuffle and list the first 10 songs + tag 10 people. Thank you for this

(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again- Taron Egerton & Elton John

Love Is An Open Door- Sofia Wylie & Matt Cornett

21- Huddy

Gotta Find Where I Belong- Milo Manheim & Meg Donnelly

HEARTFIRST- Kelsea Ballerini

You Don't Know Me- Elizabeth Gillies

Here I Come- Dara Renee

PILLS- jxdn

What Do You Know About Love?- Joshua Bassett & Sofia Wylie

Favorite Place- All Time Low feat. The Band CAMINO

tags: @worldlxvlys @ijustreallylovethem @socialfakes @carolinalikesthings @55sturn @captainboomaray @jamesbvck @heavenlyhischier @quinnylouhughesx43 @hockeyboysarehot

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CMT Awards 2023: Complete Winners List!

At the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, the CMT (Country Music Television) Music Awards were presented on Sunday. Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini, who were both nominees this year and performed during the show, served as the event's hosts, chosen by the audience. At the conclusion of the evening, Kane and his wife Katelyn Brown made history by becoming the first husband-and-wife team to win the coveted video of the year award for their song "Thank God." This was also the first time that each of them had won in the category. Jelly Roll, a rapper and country music performer, received three awards on Sunday, including male breakthrough video of the year. Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, and Alanis Morissette all gave performances during the ceremony. Alanis Morissette also made her CMT debut with a performance that commemorated the 10-year anniversary of the "CMT Next Ladies of Country." The 2023 "CMT Equal Play Award" was presented to country music legend Shania Twain, and tribute performances by other musicians were given in honour of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Despite not receiving any awards on Sunday, Underwood is still the all-time CMT Awards champion with 25 wins. The complete list of nominations is provided below, with bolded names representing the winners.

CMT performance of the year

Black Pumas & Mickey Guyton - “Colors” (from 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS) Chris Stapleton - “Whenever You Come Around” (from “CMT Giants: Vince Gill”) Cody Johnson - “‘Til You Can’t” (from 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS) *WINNER Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson - “Never Say Never” (from 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS) Emmy Russell & Lukas Nelson - “Lay Me Down” (from “Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn”) Darius Rucker - “Let Her Cry” (from “CMT Storytellers”) The Judds - “Love Can Build a Bridge” (from 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS) LeAnn Rimes with Ashley McBryde & Carly Pearce - “One Way Ticket” (from “CMT Crossroads: LeAnn Rimes & Friends”) Keith Urban - “Wild Hearts” (from 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS) Wynonna Judd & Brandi Carlile - “The Rose” (from “Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration”)

CMT digital-first performance of the year

Charley Crockett - “Time of the Cottonwood Trees” (from “CMT Campfire Sessions”) Jelly Roll - “Son of a Sinner” (from “CMT All Access”) *WINNER Chris Young - “Gettin’ You Home” (from “CMT Stages”) Ingrid Andress - “Wishful Drinking” (from “CMT Studio Sessions”) Megan Moroney - “Tennessee Orange” (from “CMT Viral to Verified”) Scotty McCreery - “Damn Strait” (from “CMT Campfire Sessions”)

Video of the year

Ashley McBryde, Caylee Hammack, Brandy Clark & Pillbox Patti - “Bonfire at Tina’s” Blake Shelton - “No Body” Carrie Underwood - “Hate My Heart” Cody Johnson - “Human” Elle King feat. Dierks Bentley - “Worth a Shot” Gabby Barrett - “Pick Me Up” HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson - “wait in the truck” Jimmie Allen - “Down Home” Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown - “Thank God” *WINNER Keith Urban - “Wild Hearts” Kelsea Ballerini - “HEARTFIRST” Little Big Town - “Rich Man” Luke Bryan - “Country On” Luke Combs - “The Kind of Love We Make” Morgan Wallen - “You Proof” Walker Hayes - “AA”

Male video of the year

Bailey Zimmerman - “Rock and a Hard Place” Cody Johnson - “Human” Jelly Roll - “Son of a Sinner” *WINNER Cole Swindell - “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” Kane Brown - “Like I Love Country Music” Luke Combs - “The Kind of Love We Make” Morgan Wallen - “Wasted on You”

Female video of the year

Carly Pearce - “What He Didn’t Do” Carrie Underwood - “Ghost Story” Gabby Barrett - “Pick Me Up” Lainey Wilson - “Heart Like a Truck” *WINNER Kelsea Ballerini - “HEARTFIRST” Miranda Lambert - “Actin’ Up” Maren Morris - “Humble Quest”

Group/duo video of the year

Dan + Shay - “You (Performance Video)” Zac Brown Band - “Out in the Middle” *WINNER Lady A - “Summer State of Mind” Little Big Town - “Hell Yeah” Parmalee - “Take My Name” The War and Treaty - “That’s How Love Is Made”

Female breakthrough video of the year

Avery Anna - “Narcissist” Kylie Morgan - “If He Wanted to He Would” MacKenzie Porter - “Pickup” Megan Moroney - “Tennessee Orange” *WINNER Morgan Wade - “Wilder Days” Tiera Kennedy - “Found It in You”

Male breakthrough video of the year

Bailey Zimmerman - “Fall in Love” Corey Kent - “Wild as Her” Jelly Roll - “Son of a Sinner” *WINNER Drake Milligan - “Sounds Like Something I’d Do” Jackson Dean - “Don’t Come Lookin’” Nate Smith - “Whiskey on You” Read the full article

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#CountryMusic

CMT 1-7-23

So today I will be bringing you the Hottest 20 Country Music Videos for the week of 1/7/23 from CMT (Country Music Television). So let's get started right now.

Number 20 belongs to Corey Kent who is new to the list this week - Wild as her.

Number 19 belongs to Morgan Wallen who is new to the list this week - Thought you should know.

Number 18 belongs to Kelsea Ballerini who is dropping 10 spots this week - HEARTFIRST.

Number 17 belongs to Walker Hayes who is moving up 1 spot this week - Y'all life.

Number 16 belongs to Carrie Underwood who is moving up 1 spot this week - Hate my heart.

Number 15 belongs to Cody Johnson who is moving up 1 spot this week - Human.

Number 14 belongs to Dierks Bentley who is moving up 1 spot this week - Gold.

Number 13 belongs to Sam Hunt who is staying in the same spot as last week - Water under the bridge.

Number 12 belongs to Hardy featuring Lainey Wilson who are moving up 2 spots this week - wait in the truck.

Number 11 belongs to Blake Shelton who is moving up 1 spot this week - No body.

Number 10 belongs to Jimmie Allen who is dropping 9 spots this week - Down home.

Number 9 belongs to Carly Pearce who is moving up 2 spots this week - What he didn't do.

Number 8 belongs to Lainey Wilson who is moving up 1 spot this week - Heart like a truck.

Number 7 belongs to Bailey Zimmerman who is dropping 5 spots this week - Fall in love.

Number 6 belongs to Kane Brown with Katelyn Brown who are moving up 1 spot this week - Thank God.

Number 5 belongs to the Zac Brown band who are staying in the same spot as last week - Out in the middle.

Number 4 belongs to Jordan Davis who is moving up 2 spots this week - What my world spins around.

Number 3 belongs to Nate Smith who is moving up 1 spot this week - Whiskey on you.

Number 2 belongs to Gabby Barrett who is moving up 1 spot this week - Pick me up.

Number 1 belongs to Jelly Roll who is moving up 9 spots this week to take the top - Son of a sinner.

And that's a wrap for the Hottest 20 Country Music Videos for the week of 1/7/23 from CMT (Country Music Television). Thanks as always goes out to CMT for doing their weekly Country Music Video Countdowns. And thanks as well goes out to you for taking the time to read this weekly list. See ya all next time.

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@wowie206 thanks for tagging me!

1. Heartfirst by Kelsey Ballerini

2. Married in a Gold Rush by Vampire Weekend

3. No Light, No Light by Florence + the Machine

4. Hopeless Wanderer by Mumford & Sons

5. Little Talks by Of Monsters & Men

6. Love Runs Out by OneRepublic

7. Something I Need by OneRepublic

8. Shut Up and Fish by Maddie & Tae

9. Blown Away by Carrie Underwood

10. Hold the Line by Toto

11. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen

12. No Milk Today by Herman's Hermits

13. Killer Queen by Queen

No pressure tagging @whereintheworldiskamalakhan @lunar-years

13 songs I've been listening to lately

Thanks for tagging me, @mistressaccost 😊

"All Night Parking" - Adele

"What Was I Made For?" - Billie Eilish

"golden hour" - JVKE

"Liz" - Remi Wolf

"cellophane" - FKA twigs

"Good Stuff" - Griff

"Sweet Child O' Mine" - Sheryl Crow

"My Favorite Things" - John Coltrane

"All I Need Is a Miracle" - Mike + The Mechanics

"Let's Stay Together" - Al Green

"Morning Elvis" - Florence + The Machine

"Someday" - The Strokes

"Just One Look" - Doris Troy

Tagging: @sergeantpixie @cocoamoonmalfoy @wildwren @karinaisloud @jonairadreaming

[etherealperrie]

HEARTFIRST {pt. X}

– In which a trip down to the San Diego Naval base  to visit an old friend turns out to be more than a simple reunion, as the reader finds herself in the presence of an infuriating, cocky blonde and an old flame she thought had long fizzled out. –

Jake “Hangman” Seresin x Reader, Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw x Reader

Word Count: 2.5k

Contains: Bi!Natasha | Reader is old friends with Natasha “Phoenix” Trace | Reader has a past with Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw” | Reader has a lot of feelings about Jake “Hangman” Seresin

Warnings: none

A/N: Well, here we are, part ten. Writing this was honestly a little bit emotional for me -- I rarely ever write series, let alone finish them. I'm in love with this story and these characters and although this is the final chapter of HeartFirst, there may still be more in this story's universe (perhaps an epilogue or one-shot). This also isn't the last I'll write for TGM either, I have ideas for imagines and scenes with the characters and I want to continue being a part of this community! Okay, I'll stop here for now & just say that I hope you enjoy pt. 10 of HeartFirst <3 As usual, tag-list is at the bottom; let me know what you all think! & if you'd like to go back and read, check out my updated HeartFirst Masterlist (ft. links to each part & other fun stuff)

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10:

You must be dreaming. The alcohol must have finally kicked in, causing a Miller-Lite induced mirage. That’s the only explanation for what – or who – you find at your front door.

“Jake?” you blink, shaking your head as if that might wake you from whatever dream you found yourself in; as if that might make him disappear into the night. It’s strange to see him looking so pedestrian, jeans hung low around his hips, his hair free of gel, the most unkempt you’ve ever seen, but still just as – if not more – handsome.

“Sorry to drop by unannounced.”

Your body connects with his before your mind has time to process, to think about or even consider the consequences. You simply can’t believe he’s here, in front of you. You knew he returned safely with the rest of the bunch, but you were certain you wouldn’t see him again and definitely not tonight. You don’t know why he’s here, but as you wrap your arms around his shoulders, tugging him inside, you realize it doesn’t matter much anyway.

The fabric of him is exactly the way you remember – maybe better as this time you’re unrestrained with your embrace, gripping him tightly. He follows suit, wrapping his arms around your middle, squeezing you. For a second you feel your feet lift from the ground and you laugh; half at the feeling and half at the spectacle the two of you were making despite still practically being strangers with unconfessed feelings. You decide not to question it, following the intuition of your body.

His body is warm against yours as you breathe in the scent of him, your head neatly tucked into the crook of his neck. You fold into each other with such ease that you wonder why you’ve been fighting it all this time. It was painfully obvious now, the ache in your heart suddenly gone, that your invisible string is knotted firmly to him now that he stands so close. You might not let him go, not if he gives you the chance.

He doesn’t say anything and neither do you, your quiet breathing the only sound in accompaniment to the chorus of crickets outside. That is, until you lean back for a moment to admire the soft fabric of whatever he’s wearing. You place your hand on his chest, letting your fingers toy with the strings of his hoodie.

“Nice sweatshirt,” you laugh, your eyes raking over the gray US Navy logo.

“Figured it would be a good way to break the ice,” he replies, fully releasing you from his grasp as he exhales.

“Jake, I’m sor-”

“You don’t need to apologize. If anyone does, it’s m—”

“No, Jake I do,” you interrupt, crossing your arms over your chest. “I want to.” You nod in the direction of your living room and he raises his eyebrows, following you to the couch. The two of you settle down and you take a breath, lifting your eyes to meet his. “I’m sorry.”

His eyes map every inch of your face as you work to connect all of the words you want to say from your brain to your lips, hoping to get them working in tandem. He doesn’t say anything, just watches – waiting – the knuckles of his right hand gently grazing your naked knee.

“I’m sorry that I ran to Bradley that night, I don’t know what I was thinking.” You watch him suck in a breath but you continue on despite it. “Well, maybe I do know what I was thinking. I knew what you said during training would hurt him and I needed to make sure he was okay. That sounds stupid, I know, but I care about him and I thought that if I showed up for him that maybe he’d change his mind. Maybe that would flip some switch in his head about me.”

You stop for a moment to catch your breath and gauge Jake’s reaction. He sits before you, his brow slightly wrinkled as he processes your words.

“I was so worried about what Bradley thought of me and about trying to change him that I pushed everything – and everyone – else away. I didn’t realize what was right in front of me. The whole time I was on base I felt this, this…pull at my chest whenever you two were around and I think I got lost in the nostalgia, mistaking that feeling for wanting the past: wanting Bradley. I didn’t connect the dots until it was too late, until I’d pushed you so far away that I couldn’t feel it – you – anymore,” you lift your hand to your heart and let out a sigh. “When you said you felt second to Bradley and when you left, I felt awful. I thought about you every day, played our conversation over and over in my head, thinking about what I wish I would’ve said or I wish you would’ve done. You might hate me now, but I–”

“I don’t hate you,” he mumbles. Jake raises his hand, placing it over yours where it rests on your chest.

“I feel it too.” He runs his thumb softly over yours. The feeling of his callused skin over your knuckle is warm, electric, sending a current of want rippling through your body. It’s him. A touch that small having such an effect could point to little else; it would be nothing from anyone else but him. “The pull, I mean.”

He shifts in his spot on the couch, tugging your hand away from your chest to rest in his lap.

“I wanted to ignore it,” he says, shrugging his shoulders, “figured it would go away with time, if we just had it out.”

“So that’s why you were so eager to get me into bed,” you tease, your voice just above a whisper.

Jake shakes his head, chuckling. “Yes and no.” His tongue darts across his lips before he speaks again. “I wanted to take you home the minute I saw you in the bar, before I even kissed you. That confirmed it.” His eyes are intense, glimmering in the dim light of your living room. He smiles to himself, as if replaying the memory of you two meeting that night at the Hard Deck back in his mind. His breathing is quiet, shallow as he looks for a hint of emotion on your face. The bright headlights of a car pass by the open window across the room, bathing the two of you in light for a fleeting moment; all you see is the blush of his cheeks and his wet smile. That stupid, lopsided, pretty boy smile.

“Then you were around all of the time and the more I saw you, the more we flirted, the more I got to know you, I knew that I wasn’t going to be able to just move on like before. I knew if we had sex I was going to fall for you.” His eyes catch yours again and he squeezes your hand. “I don’t know though, I might have been falling anyway.”

“That sounds incredibly cliché,” you reply.

“Always have to cut me down a peg,” he chuckles.

“Someone has to keep you humble, Hangman.”

There’s a beat of silence while you both just sit and stare, taking the other in. You’re still not certain what you’re experiencing is real: neither is he. Jake wasn’t sure he’d get to this point; even after he worked up the courage to ask Phoenix where he could find you, then drove here to see you and stood outside your door for a full fifteen minutes before finally ringing the bell. Even after all of that he thought you genuinely might not want to see him. He worried the last thing he’d see was you, slamming the door at the sight of him and he wasn’t sure he could carry on after that; it’s what made deciding to come back to you so difficult. He expected to grovel, not for you to pull him through the door the way you did, the scent of your perfume washing over him, comforting him the moment your hands landed on his chest. 

Damn, when did he get so soft?

“If I may, I’d like to keep going with my cliché – I’m sorry, amazing – apology.” He raises an eyebrow, taunting you.

“Oh, is there an apology here after all?” A light laugh escapes from your lips and you gesture for him to continue with a wave of your hand. “Please, the floor is yours.”

“I’m sorry for running. When you left that night to see Rooster, I shut down because I,” he pauses to swallow, inhaling a deep breath, “I’d just worked up the courage to tell you how I felt. Then I saw your bags packed and saw how upset you were about what I said and I knew I fucked up. I took it out on you, made it out to be your fault and blamed it on the mission because I was scared of rejection. Scared of how much I liked you.”

“Liked or like?”

“Wouldn’t you like to know?” 

“I think I have an idea.” 

His eyes flash something mischievous under the light, his lips lifting into a sly smile. “Enlighten me, then.” 

You roll your eyes and release his hand, leaning back into the leather of the couch. It’s strange, how natural your banter feels despite having been apart and how normal the sight of him in your home feels to you. It’s a sight you could get used to, him resting amongst the throw pillows and blankets, a sight you’d quite like to come home to: night after night. 

“Well, you showed up at my house without a warning – which I know you had to humble yourself and ask either Tash or Bradley for – so that ticks off the ‘grand gesture’ box.” 

“Wait, what is the ‘grand gesture box’?” he asks, leaning into you, curious to hear more. 

“Think about every romance movie you’ve ever seen, or book you’ve ever read,” you say, turning to look at him. He’s smiling as he watches you talk, his cheeks pink. You continue. “There’s always a check-list of sorts that helps you realize the couple is in love.”

“And one is the grand gesture?” 

You nod. “Which you did tonight. Bonus points for showing up unannounced. Double bonus points for it being after a long time apart.” 

“So, I’m doing pretty well, then?” 

“We’ve ticked a lot of boxes,” you laugh. 

“Tell me more.” 

You lift your hand, raising each individual finger as you list things off. “Late night drunken talks. Witty banter. Stolen glances.” 

“The pull,” Jake adds, his eyes drifting to your chest. 

“The pull,” you repeat, lifting another finger. 

Sitting up, you find yourself only an inch from Jake, your noses practically touching. The last time you were this close to him, you were in his bed dressed in his sweatshirt – the very one he’s wearing right now. Heat rushes to your cheeks at the memory, or perhaps it’s from your current proximity. “But there’s one box we haven’t ticked off yet,” you breathe. Your eyes falter from Jake’s eyes down to his lips, admiring the subtle curve of his bottom lip. His eyes flit upwards, pulling you back to him as he hums low. 

“Mmm, what’s that?”

“The confession.”

“Does a kiss count?” 

His lips are on yours in the next second and god, it’s glorious. You sink into him, pressing gently against his chest as he lets out a soft moan, deepening the kiss. His hands cup either side of your face, cradling you between his palms. You smile into him, laughter bubbling to the surface, breaking the kiss. He rests his forehead against yours, your ragged breathing filling the silence of the room. It’s the most gentle moment the two of you have exchanged, nothing forcing the two of you together other than true, honest desire. Not a drunken lust. Not a revenge-filled plot. No rush; just you and Jake.

Jake shifts his weight and moves his hands from your cheeks to your waist, holding you steady as he leans back into the couch, taking you with him. You now lay atop of him, your hands on his chest propping you up, granting you access to continue looking at him. You’d like to look at him like this forever, beneath you, his body warm against yours, his hands wandering the land of your back. 

“I really like you, Hangman,” you whisper. 

“Good,” he replies, lifting a hand to tuck a stray piece of hair behind your ear. “I really like you too.” 

It’s a blissful moment, one you hope will last forever. Or, at the very least, a few more hours. You feel light, almost as if you might not really be experiencing this at all, as if you’re actually floating above it all watching it happen to someone else. But, as you breathe in the scent of Jake and press a stray kiss to the base of his jawline and hear him sigh, you’re reminded it’s real. 

You tuck yourself closer into him, resting your cheek against his chest, the sound of his heartbeat echoing in your ear. The beat is soft and slow, calm. In the quiet of the moment something tugs at your chest as you breathe, a question bubbling up your throat and out your lips. 

“So are you finally gonna tell me?” 

His heartbeat fastens and you smile to yourself, suddenly aware of the influence you hold on him. 

“Tell you what?”

“Whatever you were planning on saying that night,” you explain. “Before everything went to shit.” 

“Well,” he says, clearing his throat, “I was going to ask you out. Formally.”

Your breath catches in your throat when you realize what you’d turned down when you ran away. You knew he had something to say, something to ask you, but you were so upset with him and with yourself, so hung up on wanting to reinvent the past that you never really considered that Jake wanted you in that way: that his feelings were sincere. That he wanted to know you, to be with you on a deeper level, not only superficial, drunk makeouts at the Hard Deck. 

“What did you have in mind?” you press, running your fingers along his torso. He shivers under your touch. You bite down on your lip gently as he moves underneath you. A giddy feeling flows through you at your newfound ability to touch him without restraint, without guilt.

“Dinner. An actual dinner. I thought it might be a good send off. We’d dress up, I’d pick you up, we’d eat, and I’d tell you that I’d like to see you again after the mission and hope you would say you felt the same way.” 

You sit up, a stupid grin plastered across your lips. You can’t help it or wipe it away despite how cheesy it feels. Jake looks up at you, his green eyes shaded by the length and curl of his eyelashes, that same smile on his lips, too. 

“I think I have some leftover takeout in the fridge and an unopened bottle of wine,” you suggest, pointing in the direction of the kitchen. 

“Are you asking me out?” 

You nod, holding back laughter.

“Then it’s a date,” he whispers, sitting up to kiss you.

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one thing about me i-listen-to-a-lot-of-country-music-and-it-is-very-stereotypical-because-i-live-in-america-in-a-country-area but thank you @irishbelle34 and @lasswithumor for tagging me 🤍

anyway - my favorite 15 songs right now

1 bless the broken road - rascal flatts

2 rewind - rascal flatts (my fic 'rewind' was based on this song)

3 what hurts the most - rascal flatts

4 these days - rascal flatts

5 jesus can - austin french (yes, it's very near and dear - i sang over and over in the o.r. when my kid was born at 29 weeks)

6 while you're at it - alana springsteen

7 tequila talkin' - jimmie allen

8 my wish - rascal flatts (makes me cry every time)

9 hello summer - danielle bradbery (my fic 'and the day after that, too' was based on this song)

10 one thing right - marshmello & kane brown

11 trying not to - alana springsteen

12 heartfirst - kelsea ballerini

13 for what it's worth - breland

14 i hate love songs - kelsea ballerini (my fic 'but lately...' was based on this song)

15 this is us - jimmie allen & noah cyrus

i have no idea who has been tagged now so i'm sorry if i double tag i looked and tried not to lol @aislinnstanaka @csmicletters @caitkaminski @doulyeah @fujihime-litg @longbobmckenzie @mercedesdecorazon @mrsbsmooth @oliverslove @queen-of-boops @thoracic-orchid @willkimurashat but no pressure - it was honestly hard after naming 10

[spiridakos]

🎶✨when u get this, list 5 songs u like to listen to, publish. then, send this ask to 10 of your favorite followers (positivity is cool)🎶✨

oh hello bestie

gonna go with song that i've had on repeat a lot lately.

letters from the sky - civil twilight

happier than ever - kelly clarkson

victoria's secret - jax

heartfirst - kelsea ballerini

natalie imbruglia - torn

[priochebun]

🎶✨when u get this u have to put 5 songs u actually listen to, publicly. then, send this ask to 10 of your favorite followers (non-negotiable, positivity is cool)🎶✨

Wahh~ first ask ^^ hehehehe

1. Heartfirst - Kelsea Ballerini

2. Maybe in Another Life - Caitlyn Smith

3. Everytime - Britney Spears

(A song where she actually gets to show her singing ability)

4. Happiness - Taylor Swift

5. Literally anything from the Cruella soundtrack<3

A landmark first ask thank you <3

[heartofindie]

Top 10 ✨ Week ending in 07/10

Hey everyone! This week’s top 10 is full of amazing songs! Taking the number one spot for this week is Scott McCreery with his song “Damn Strait.” Following right behind is Kelsea Ballerini with “Heartfirst” and in spot number 3 is Carrie Underwood with “Velvet Heartbreak.”

Be sure to vote for your favorites by emailing your votes to heartofindieradio@gmail.com

See you next week!

Check out this week’s playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4K187ywe7yMUnifQvUr4Hj?si=ad84535349904818

[mermaidinthecity]

10 song challenge

i was tagged by @clearlypositive (thank you to alyssa for tagging me!) to complete this challenge. you list 10 songs by 10 different artists that you like, and then you challenge 10 other people to do the same! soooo here we go :)

little dreams by mandy moore

ghost story by carrie underwood

heartfirst by kelsea ballerini

you and the horse by whitney duncan

nervous by maren morris

trash by little mix

give it to me straight by tenille arts

french by kate voegele

ring by selena gomez

cardigan by taylor swift (picking on taylor song is really hard)

i challenge/tag: anyone who wants to do this! :)