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Sleight of Hand

Jimmy Woo x Reader

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Written for Fictober 2024!

Fandom: Marvel

Day Twenty-Four Prompt: "You didn't do anything wrong!"

Summary: Jimmy gets a little help from his spouse to master the card trick he saw Scott Lang do.

Word Count: 1,118

Category: Fluff

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She cautiously stepped around the corner, coming face to face with...

I froze, my attention drifting from the book in my hands at a weird noise behind me. It sounded like some kind of fluttering, but when I didn't hear it again, I went back to my book.

...coming face to face with-

"Shoot!"

I set my book down. The noise had come again, along with something light hitting our hardwood floors before my husband, Jimmy Woo, huffed. I marked the page in my book, set it down, then turned around to look over the back of the couch.

I frowned when I saw Jimmy with one empty hand out in front of him, like he was waiting for a handshake from someone invisible. He hadn't noticed me watching him, and after a moment of intense concentration, he jerked his arm quickly like he was trying to shake something out of his sleeve. Lo and behold, a card fell out. He tried to catch it between his fingers, but he missed, and instead it fluttered to the floor.

"Argh!"

"Honey." Jimmy's head snapped up to look at me as soon as I spoke. "What are you doing?"

"It's this card trick thing... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt your reading."

I shook my head, turning on the couch to face him more fully.

"It's okay. What card trick thing?"

"You remember that guy I told you about? Scott Lang?"

"The ant guy? Yeah."

"Well, the last time I checked in on him, he did this card trick where he just made a card appear in his hand, like out of nowhere. It was actually really cool, so... I've been trying to teach myself how to do it."

I stared at Jimmy for a minute, processing. He stared back. Finally, I smiled.

"Okay. Let me help."

"Really?"

"Yeah." I stood from the couch, strecthing a little before walking around to join my husband. "I need a break from all the bad decisions the main character's making in my book, anyway. Let's learn some couples closeup magic."

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I'd assumed it would be a fairly easy trick to learn. Don't ask me why, but I just figured it would take us maybe an hour, tops, and we'd both be making cards appear and disappear like pros. That was very much not how it went.

A few hours after I'd first noticed Jimmy practicing, we were still watching videos and trying to do the trick slowly, quickly, and everything in between with no luck. Technically, we were doing a little better than when Jimmy had first started, but the trick was still escaping both of us.

I watched carefully as Jimmy tried to do it again, and to me, it looked perfect. But the card still dropped to the floor instead of sliding smoothly into his hand.

Jimmy sighed, shoulders slumping as he looked up at me.

"What did I do wrong?"

"You didn't do anything wrong! That should've worked! What the fuck is it with this trick?"

Jimmy laughed, shaking his head as he leaned over to pick up the card again.

"I'm glad you decided to help me. I was getting pretty frustrated, but seeing how much more frustrated it's making you is weirdly making me calm."

I huffed and crossed my arms. "Glad I could help. But seriously, I feel like you're doing everything right. I can't tell what's wrong, or why it's not working."

"It has to be the finger movement," he said, setting up the card again. "I'm fumbling it when I'm obviously not supposed to."

"Frankly, I'm not convinced it's possible to pull this trick off without fumbling the card. Are you sure that Lang guy wasn't messing with you?"

Jimmy laughed again. "Pretty sure, but I guess you never know."

I just sighed as Jimmy prepared to try the trick again. I watched, but not as carefully as before. I'd been looking for some clue as to where we were going wrong for hours now, and hadn't been able to find it. Maybe it was just going to take a lot more practice, no matter how we tried to do it.

Jimmy took a deep breath, then extended his hand. I didn't see the card move, but suddenly, it appeared in his hand. Nowhere near the floor. Exactly how the trick was supposed to work.

"OH MY GOD!" I shouted, jumping up in the air the moment the shock wore off. Jimmy grinned, laughing in disbelief as he stared at the card in his hand. I didn't give him much time to savor it before tackling him with a hug. "I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ACTUALLY DID IT!"

Jimmy laughed again, absolutely joyous, as he wrapped his arms around me. I pulled back a moment later, just enough to kiss him. After all that work and frustration over the past few hours, it felt amazing to see him pull off the trick perfectly.

After a moment, the two of us calmed down slightly, taking a step apart even though the gigantic grins were still on our faces. Jimmy's had more of a lopsided tilt to it, which made my heart race.

"...Do you think we're celebrating this a little too much?" he asked. I immediately shook my head.

"Hell no we're not. Do it again."

Jimmy took a deep breath, resetting the card and actually starting with his hand by his side this time. He lifted it, and in one smooth motion, the card appeared in his hand, extended towards me. I actually screamed, jumping up and down, and after a moment Jimmy joined me.

I pulled Jimmy in for another kiss, and when we finally broke apart, he was still giddy. He did the trick another few times in a row, and although he stumbled a little on one of the moves, the card still didn't hit the ground. He was getting smoother every time.

"This calls for a celebratory dinner," I decided. "I'll get something started, you grab some wine. We toast to the defeat of the magic trick that thought it could defeat us."

Jimmy laughed. "Sounds like a plan to me. Thanks for all your help. I can't wait to use that trick the next time I need to give somebody one of my cards."

"You know I'm always here for you, including and especially for stuff like this. No card trick, random guy you see at work, or Avengers-level threat can stop us."

"Damn right."

Jimmy grinned at me, and I leaned in for one last kiss before heading to the kitchen. Sometimes the smaller, less important victories felt the best, and one of my favorite things about my amazing husband was how willing he was to celebrate those moments with me.

Although, after all the time we'd spent today, this victory felt far from small.

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[xmenred2022]

Tbh from what stills and clips I’ve seen of quantomania is seems like it should’ve been a fantastic four movie. But god what I would give for a movie where eric o’Grady steals the suit for a crime spree and despite years of being a figure of semi-public good the plot grapples with how scott (an ex-con) is still feeling the effects of the carceral system and eternal suspicion from law enforcement

I’m not the biggest fantastic four fan but I don’t think you’re wrong! The entire time I watched quantumania I was like “this is not an antman movie this is a star wars movie” but from what I know the ff are all about exploring strange new worlds. And kang for that matter. Also YES you get it you see my vision. Scott getting blamed for Eric’s crimes while Eric (law enforcement officer) gets off scot free (no pun intended) and it might be a fun way to explore Scott stealing the suit to be with his daughter versus Eric stealing the suit just because he wanted to have a power fantasy

[whisperintomyheart]

JimmyTimmy fic idea!

AU where Jimmy and Timmy never met as kids and live in the same dimension.

Jimmy and Timmy end up married after a wild, drunken night together. After sobering up, Jimmy wastes no time getting annulment papers so they can forget it ever happened. Over and done with, right?

Only Timmy doesn't sign the papers. One night was all it took for him to fall hard for Jimmy; he wants to stay married.

Jimmy is horrified, but his options are limited. He doesn't want to go to court and risk ruining his hard-won reputation as a respectable scientist in the scientific community by having them find out about his drunken marriage, but he also doesn't want to stay married to a total stranger (and a completely annoying one at that.

Eventually Timmy offers him a deal: give him time (a few months??) and a chance to win Jimmy over. If, after his time is up and Jimmy still wants Timmy to leave, then he'll sign the papers and they go their separate ways.

Jimmy ends up reluctantly taking the deal in order to preserve his good name.

Cue Timmy's attempts at wooing his new husband and Jimmy's attempts to annoy his husband into leaving him, all the while fighting his burgeoning feelings for the man.

[mbirnsings-71]

SOBS DON'T ADD TOUCH STARVEDNESS INTO THIS THAT'S ONE OF MY FAVORITE TROPES STOPPPPPP SCOTT HE WOULD LEAN INTO SCOTT'S ICY TOUCH AND JUST MELT STOPPPPPP I'M ILL JAYYYYYY- HE'S ALL ALONE WITH HIS ANIMALS UNTIL A CERTAIN CANARY RESPAWNS I'M ILL-

Scott, with his natural resistance to fire: mmm I'm gonna kiss both my partners' hands, as a Treat :D

something something having a new hyperfixation and now having several new WIPs about it AND just starting to draw certain characters from it just yesterday uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeah-

[violetmuses]

Don’t Go Screamin’ - R. Reigns (Part 4)  🖤

Fandom: WWE 

Character: Roman Reigns

Love Interest: Female Reader

Part 1

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“Welcome back to another episode of Friday Night Smackdown!” Commentators opened the brand-new episode that took place this week. 

“Champ!” Once you moved down the large ramp, thousands of people shrieked. 

“Our Champion has returned, accompanied by her Tag Team partner Naomi.” Announcers welcomed your presence this time around. 

“Yeah!” Voices chanted with happiness for you and Naomi. 

“Wait a minute. What happened?” Spotlights turned ringside out of nowhere and commentators didn't know what to believe. 

“Woo!” Cheering picked up in the building all over again. 

“My goodness!” Professionals behind this table upon realization. “Ladies and gentlemen, The Bloodline is here.” 

Flagged by Paul Heyman once more, all members lurked by the edges. Even Naomi's husband Jimmy Uso didn't smile in character.  

“Could Roman Reigns actually speak up right now?” Commentators held their breath. 

Revealing this absolutely gorgeous bouquet of flowers, Roman traded the surprise to Paul Heyman and turned near cameras instead. 

“We run this place. Nobody's taking the crowns again. Watch!” Pointing at himself and still grounding your spot in the ring, Roman almost barked through power. 

“C'mon! Let's go.” Even Jimmy and Jey Uso began sizing up cameras in return. 

“Wow! The Bloodline is here to support our Women’s Champion.” Commentators beamed over your moments. 

“We're back to announce our Tag Team rematch between Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton.” Standing with Naomi, You dropped that bombshell and sent this outright frenzy of excitement to the audience.

“Tonight!” Naomi shouted, almost jumping up and raving as the crowd lost their minds. 

“It's official! Our Women’s Champion will join Naomi again and face off their rivals in a brand-new rematch. We'll return to Friday Night Smackdown after these messages.” Announcers lined up commercials before this duel took place. 

*****

“Rematch!” The building almost erupted with cheers when you stood across from Tiffany and waited for that bell commerce. 

“Now what? Don't mess with us! We'll beat you this time.” Naomi stepped along and would face Nia Jax. 

“We'll see.” Subtitles caught movement of Nia's lips just as the bell chimed out loud. 

Another war kicked off. 

______

“Here we go, everyone! Naomi just tagged our champion right into the fray.” Excited announcers pulled feelings as you stood across from Tiffany. 

“I know that he's handsome, but quit watching your man and fight me, Champ!” Tiffany gestured between you and Roman. 

Announcers wailed over your chance. “Shoving moves Tiffany backwards as the Champion kicks off her stance in the ring.” 

“Yeah. Fix it, girl!” Naomi still raved for you in the corner. 

“Oh!” Commentators shouted regarding your next move. “The Champion just slammed down Tiffany Stratton with a brutal clothesline. Even members of The Bloodline have gone wild.” 

“Go, angel!” Barking ringside, Roman didn't even care when he slipped that nickname for you. 

“Champ will slide for the cover as a referee palms twice. 1-2!” Professionals hurried for you while observing behind this announce table. “Oh no! Tiffany Stratton kicked out.” 

“Uh-uh! Don't give up yet. Try again!” Roman's Southern accent pulled, almost fuming. “Try something else.”

“The Tribal Chief is definitely rooting for greatness.” Announcers beamed when Roman supported you. 

“Oh my goodness!” Commentators raved for your moves once again. “Champ just turned Stratton upside down and seems to go for the classic Powerbomb.” 

“Champion!” Thousands of people kept rallying for you no matter what. 

“Holy cow! Our Champ stuck this impossible landing of the Powerbomb.” Announcers pulled strings just to catch up with you once more.”Now she's mounting Tiffany to cover right away, hooks the leg for another pin…1-2…Dammit! Stratton kicks out again.” 

Surprise reached your face on camera as you m Tiffany. 

“Oh my God!” Even The Wiseman Paul Heyman just can't believe what's going on. 

Before you could stalk Tiffany once more, Roman stepped forward and grilled officials. 

“Tag Naomi again or let Our Champion win tonight.” Reigns left no prisoners while defending you. “I'm telling y'all now! They work too hard up there. Don't pissed me off.” 

“Superheroes exist!” Commentators almost fell out of their seats when you pulled this surprise. “Stratton wanted to run, but Champ just countered that leap with an incredible RKO.” 

“Cover again, Champ. Do it now!” Voices nearly panicked around this building as you shadowed Tiffany once more. 

“1-2-3!” Even thousands of people counted your victory for the Tag Team rematch live. 

Once the important match bell rattled this evening, Jimmy and Roman almost hopped that large ring, hugging you with Naomi to celebrate. 

“I told you! We run this place.” Adrenaline fueled this moment as Roman locked eyes with the camera. Reigns even turned his muscular arm over your chest. 

Accepting the proximity, you welcomed this chance for a bit longer and noticed just how warm Roman felt. 

“Two warriors bask in victory on this episode of Friday Night Smackdown!” Commentators exposed dynamics as you stayed with Roman. 

“Stop playing with her! That's my girl.” Roman pointed to you just before the final credits ended this show. 

******

“Hey. You good?” His Southern accent pulled forward in the tunnel before cameras started rolling again.

“Yeah. Last week was fun.” You smiled at Roman this evening. 

“Sorry if I got too excited.” Reigns quickly apologized. 

“Don't worry. That episode was insane!” Joy kept beaming. 

“Sis! Sorry, but we gotta go.” Naomi led you elsewhere  to finally start working. This pair would turn backstage for hair and makeup.

Glancing for once, Roman chuckled until spotlights flashed. 

_______

Waiting behind the scenes to “possibly cross” one of those large events, you held hands with Naomi, who just silently hoped for good outcomes. 

“Ladies and gentlemen: Our Women’s Champion will officially declare for the Royal Rumble!” An announcement shook this building for you. 

Almost sobbing in Naomi's arms, footage captured the wholesome moment before you pulled emotions together and walked toward the audience hoisting your championship belt up. 

Nearly smirking for a moment, you laughed out loud on camera when Roman made eye contact and lifted his own accomplished belt this evening. 

“Stand right here!” Reigns pointed to your spot while shouldering his champ belt. 

Just in time, you posed when fireworks safely illuminated behind your heads. 

“Joining both number one placements to face the Royal Rumble: Please welcome Roman Reigns and Our Women’s Champion!” Thriving words signaled fans to cheer beyond this planet. 

“Go ahead and just talk to the people. You deserve it.” Subtitles highlighted the way Roman encouraged you again. 

“Thanks, Chief.” You veiled this genuine smile because of work and almost lurked by cameras, but knew that Roman didn't even stand far away. 

“Our Women’s Champion will speak after qualifying for the Royal Rumble!” Commentators welcomed your opportunity. 

“I didn't just pop out of nowhere and snatch this belt from thin air.” You began. “It all started with dreams. I pushed and clawed my way through darkness just to reach NXT first.” 

“Woo!” Cheering picked back up as you nearly cried. 

“Smackdown is the best! I can live my dream and stand among talented athletes.” Your voice still went on. “But no matter what happens at the Royal Rumble, I'm not going anywhere.  Thank you so much.” 

Dropping the microphone, you stepped back, greeted by rowdy applause. 

“Our champions will stand on respective frontlines to determine who might come out on top before Wrestlemania! Tune in to watch the Royal Rumble.” Announcers closed your time with Roman. 

*****

“I love you.” For the very first time, Tag Team partner Naomi would battle your stance during this Royal Rumble event. 

“I love you, too.” Despite offering genuine words, you braced this chance and lifted Naomi skyward, moving toward edges of this well-known ring. 

“Oh my goodness, this moment could mean  everything!” Commentators worried about your strike with this tag team partner. “Our Women’s Champion just lifted up Naomi and plans to throw her best friend over the top rope.” 

Just before your own strength would land this miracle, Naomi snuck one private grin away from cameras. 

“Holy hell! Naomi can't glow on the big stage anymore.” Announcers pulled shock and excitement for you when Naomi dropped. “Our Women’s Champion just booked an upcoming trip to Wrestlemania!” 

Even when cameras still rolled, Naomi broke character this time and pulled herself together, hugging you. 

“I'm so happy!” Naomi cheered, almost veiling your presence with glitter as neon colors brightened her wardrobe again. 

“Thank you, Nay.” You both walked out, just grateful as fans raved through departure. 

******

“Cody? Congratulations!” Just in time for the next episode of “Smackdown,” you almost dropped belongings when Cody Rhodes marched forward. 

Cody gained treasure by winning the Men's Royal Rumble. Now, various schedules could plot that large battle with Roman for “Wrestlemania.” 

“Same to you.” Cody grinned for a moment, but paused when other footsteps reached the hall. 

Roman arrived. 

“Excuse me.” You realized the awkwardness and watched Cody move elsewhere, standing with Reigns instead. 

______

“What's wrong?” You closed the door of this private room and folded both arms. 

“Never called. You won this important match and just flew right home without telling me.” Roman vented back. 

“Keeping tabs now?” You scrunched up your face. 

“That's not what I meant.” Roman quickly shook his head and even brought up your relationship with the Usos. “Got my cousins and Naomi on speed dial, but I can't even celebrate with you?”

“You left the city before I could say anything out loud. Don't start blaming me.” You defended so much. 

“Angel…” Roman pulled your nickname through his Southern accent once more, but you flinched away. 

“Drop this conversation. Good luck, but I'm not stupid.” Leaving, you slammed that door. 

******

“This is my brutality!” One scream thundered loud music when challenger Rhea Ripley entered this fight. 

Thousands wailed beyond countless emotions during the open introduction. 

Yet once spotlights turned right back down and new rhythms echoed, dynamics changed. 

Screaming towered with decibels that could shake up the atmosphere. 

“Bow down! She's here. The Women's Champ arrived at last!” Commentators would pull some raging excitement as you stood tall once more. 

If only your thoughts realized what could happen next. 

______

“Wait a minute, no!”  This unexpected moment stunned announcers right from their table when Rhea Ripley cornered you during the match. 

“What's going on?” Fans watched in disbelief as that pulling title would leave your name for good. 

“The Riptide lands perfectly and Rhea has scrambled to cover our defending Women’s Champion.” Commentators offered their final relay when you accepted defeat. 

Counting over three times in your head, this ending would pass the torch.  

“Here is your winner! She is the new Smackdown Women’s Champion: Rhea Ripley!” One announcement ended your run of power. 

Choosing happiness, you slid away from that ring and applauded, beaming this smile as Rhea lifted her well-deserved championship belt tonight.  

“Rhea!” You cheered from the sidelines as voices raved. 

“Thank you.” Her painted lips expressed gratitude right now. 

“Of course.” You grinned right back and cheered even louder, pointing between Ripley and yourself. 

This new chapter has begun. 

_____

Returning backstage afterwards, you found members of The Bloodline standing with Naomi as she cradled outstanding flowers in both arms. 

“We love you, Sis.” Jimmy and Jey Uso shared this group hug with you as quiet tears reached Naomi's face. 

“I love y'all, too. Don't worry. Times change.” You know so much better than to complain. 

“We'll go out for the big-time match. Would you come with us?” Jim referenced the duel between Roman and Cody. 

“Yes. I'll be there. Thanks, Jim.” You welcomed the invitation and leave your friends, still happy. 

*******

“Thousands have arrived to witness our conclusion of Wrestlemania!” Professionals welcomed the final chapter of this event. 

“Let's go, Champ!” Cody noticed you after facing his introduction from the ring. “Great job out there last night. Your story isn't over, though. Just keep fighting! Ready?”

“Yeah, Cody!” Cameras turned ringside and you smiled despite facing that loss against Rhea. 

“Introducing Cody's opponent from Pensacola, Florida who weighs 265 pounds: He is the Undisputed Universal Champion - Our Tribal Chief: Roman Reigns!” Roman's opening woke up the galaxy. 

Raising your finger, you joined Naomi and the Uso twins, celebrating this moment.

“Before we start this match, I wanna talk about something that's been on my heart.” Roman paced. “And the world should understand me.” 

“What this?” Announcers held their breath once more as Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa joined Reigns for the beginning. 

“Last night was monumental for many of us, especially for my family.” Roman's Southern accent pulled emotions. “Win or lose, I'm so proud of y'all.” 

“Uso!” Cheering from the audience greeted Jimmy and Jey while cameras hustled this evening. Even Cody applauded through honest sportsmanship. 

“To our former Women's Champ, thank you for passing the torch, but next year could be different.” The Tribal Chief encouraged your future no matter what. You still handed that accomplishment to Ripley.  

“Roman Reigns refuses to let anyone else sulk in this world. Just keep pushing forward, Champ!” Commentators just grounded more possibilities for your career. 

“Baby Girl?” Cameras lingered between you and Roman as this man set more endearment in public. 

“Oh my God!” Announcers still lost their minds here. “Our Tribal Chief turned an old page from his Big Dog playbook. What else could happen before the match lines up tonight?” 

“I'm crazy about us.” Making eye contact by your presence, Roman exposed his confession out of nowhere. 

“Wow! Chemistry just flew everywhere, ladies and gentlemen.” Announcers grinned. Collective swooning warmed hearts located around the large-scale venue. 

“Tonight is for my family.” Reigns offered his last chance. “Tonight is for the bloodline. Tonight is for you. I'm not done yet. Let's do this!” 

Energy turned right back into place and thousands realized another special moment. 

Almost jumping from your spot, elation powered all corners until the bell chimed to start this match. 

Here we go! Your own thoughts spiked all over again.  

******

“You can't finish the story yet!” Locking Cody down once more, Roman took charge and faced your path. “Look at her. I ain't failing tonight! You want me to let her down?” 

“Champ!” No matter what, Cody tried escaping Roman and wanted to reach your end. “Help.”

“Sorry.” Subtitles caught on. Turning your heel character back into place, you'd honor The Bloodline now. 

“See that? She's not on your side, bitch! Don't you dare take the crown away from me!”  Pointing toward you, Roman's explicit language warned Cody in God Mode. 

On camera with you, Naomi handed over treats and shrugged while laughing. 

“Hold on!” Announcers gasped. “In the midst of Reigns gloating for his sweetheart, Cody just trapped Roman and might turn this battle around.” 

“His Cody Cutter lands in place!” Professionals hurried once more. “As The Tribal Chief lays right back down, Rhodes hooks Reigns for the cover and our official counts. Here it is! The story could end tonight - Wait, no. Oh my God! Reigns just kicked out at two.”   

“Holy shit!” Subtitles helped another puzzle. Soon enough, footage immortalized the shocked expression that reached your bewildered face. 

“Despite Cody taking his chance, Roman turned out for a moment.” Commentators relayed The Tribal Chief. “He's lurking ringside, outright seeking the previous Women's Champion.” 

“No matter what happens, it's our world.” Roman beckoned you closer. 

“Uh-oh, everyone! Something might run too hot for TV.” Announcers joked back and Roman stood, almost towering beyond height again. 

As Reigns walked shirtless, sweat trickled down that muscular frame as tribal ink marked the opposite end of his perfect body.

Dark pants clothed both legs while sneakers moved along. Tresses shadowed near that chiseled face once more when Roman almost smiled against your lips. 

“What do you want?” You quickly played this game. 

“So pretty.” His deep voice somehow whispered here. “You still give me butterflies.” 

“That's very sweet. Now go!” Your answer turned Roman away and the match continued. 

_____

“Big trouble this time!” Roman took energy from your attendance here and gloated near Cody once more. “I'll knock your ass out.” 

“No, Roman! Please don't do it.” Commentators watched how Reigns lined up by corners of this ring and could plot one of the greatest finales 

Ooh-wa! Lifting both arms to just call out, Reigns charged immediately forward as thousands spiraled through excitement. 

“Spear!” Announcers yelled right away and watched everything played upfront. The waiting official started to realize their last chance to count. 

As your own voice screamed through emotions on live television, Roman locked down this classic maneuver and would plan to keep so much.

“Here is your winner, everyone. He is still the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion - Roman Reigns!” One final declaration grounded Roman's title again. 

Leaning his exhausted body near your path, Roman locked eye contact, but his upcoming whisper caught attention. 

“Next year.” Reigns vowed, pointing to you no matter what. 

*****

Once several important questions reached superstars this evening, you finally entered the panel and issued one statement of your own. 

“It is no secret that I lost my championship title against Rhea Ripley during the annual Wrestlemania event.” You barely sat down. “After much consideration, I will take an indefinite hiatus from our WWE roster. Thank you.” 

Before you could leave, footsteps rushed and voices scrambled with questions as you realized what’s going on. 

Cody looked flabbergasted and Rhea turned speechless. Even your “brothers” Jimmy and Jey didn’t know what to think while Naomi began to cry. 

“Turn the cameras off.” One voice echoed from that hallway and your heart dropped, sending emotions into overdrive. “Baby!” 

This large-scale room cleared right away as security escorted professionals. There’s no other choice. 

_______

You don’t even protest when Roman moves his fingertips along your arms, cornered to speak as this vehicle awaits your exit. 

“What else should happen with me? Rhea won! You’ve pulled enough accolades to gleam this short amount of time. 

“What happened? Because if you’re leaving, I’m gone.” Nodding in agreement to ground your protection, Roman arched his brow. 

“Clearly, I’m not good enough anymore. I’m wasting everyone’s storyline, too.” You can’t help venting. 

“Look at me.” Roman lifted your chin despite acting serious. “Who’s in your head? I could go to war right now.” 

“After the Royal Rumble, people started doubting.” You remembered privately scrolling when news broke your lineup on social media. “Opinions don’t matter, but it still hurts. Now that I lost the title…” 

“You’ll always have a place with us.” Roman avoided chances to yell and expressed real comfort. 

“How do you know? I can’t uproot something and run the place.” Insecurities kept pushing forward. 

“If you really need this break, I’ll support your choice, but never quit.” Roman stepped closer this time around. 

“I know.” Once the car rolled up, you turned from Reigns and left this company until further notice. 

[slashmagpie]

“Here’s what happened, okay. We were on a date with Clebert—”

“It’s not a date.”

“—and, and Etho walks by and she, she looks at him, she’s like whoa.”

“She just catcalls him, like woohoo!”

“Woo!”

“I’m out, yeah!”

“You got it wrong, me and Etho are besties! We’re not—we’re not—it’s not romantic.”

They’re not sure why it feels so important. 

It’s not that Cleo has ever really—well, that’s not quite—they’ve never argued about it before, is the thing. Like—with Bdubs. With Bdubs, right, people had—they’d assumed. It’s what people do. Even Scott, and Scott is—Scott is Scott. He knows about these sorts of things. And even he…

“Bdubs is your ride or die, Jimmy’s mine, he’s my husband, and he’s with them, so I’m kind of—but I don’t ever want to fight you.”

“If Bdubs betrays me—if our husbands die, yeah?”

Husband. Because that was the word Scott had been using, for Jimmy, and Bdubs had been Cleo’s Jimmy, in a way, so it had—it had made sense. Use the same words for the same thing. And then—being married is kind of a funny bit, isn’t it? So later, when Bdubs and Impulse had been lying to them—

“Bdubs, I know we’re divorced and you’re with Impulse now, but did you really think you could lie to me?”

And whilst Cleo’s not sure they put too much stock in Ren’s claims as to what he’d caught Bdubs and Impulse doing in the woods, they know that whatever those two had going on wasn’t quite the same. They’d said it was, but they hadn’t really meant it. Not really. Marriage—marriage is a funny bit, really, is all it is. 

After all, last season, with Etho—being divorced is also a funny bit. 

“I’m not calling you wife.”

“You can call me Cleo!”

He still doesn’t call them wife. Still calls them Cleo. Calls them bestie, now, too, ironic grin beneath his mask. Etho’s not too big on PDA, either, which is—nice. Not that Cleo doesn’t like it, it’s just—

“It’s platonic,” they insist to Tango, to Skizz, and see their eyes sparkle. They don’t get it. They don’t get it, and it makes Cleo’s skin crawl, because—

Cleo’s loyal, is the thing. When they say ride or die, when they say allies, when they say husband or soulmate or my boys—they mean it. If you’re theirs, you’re theirs, and that means everything. 

But it doesn’t mean—

Romance is a funny bit. It’s a like a costume, really. Pull it on, pull it off, kiss and hold hands and sleep in the same bed and say your vows for the fun of it. Then shrug it off at the end of the day and go back to being friends. There’s no—they don’t feel any of those sappy things, really. It’s not them. Sure, Cleo loves people, loves their friends, but not—like that. They don’t want anything to do with any of that. The aesthetic of it, the performance of it, the drama of it? They’ll take it. But they’ll leave the rest. The mushy, goopy, complicated feelings soup part of it—that’s not theirs. Other people can deal with that. Cleo will be off dealing with better things.

It’s—it’s like being a woman, really, in that Cleo doesn’t really mind that people see them that way—plays into it, really, loves the aesthetic, has fun with the performance—but they don’t really feel it. And they don’t mind that other people don’t exactly understand—

Until they step too close, say something Cleo really doesn’t like the sound of, and then they’re snapping, “I’m not a woman,” with such force it makes the perpetrator flinch.

It’s the same thing, this, Tango and Skizz stepping too close to their toes, getting in their personal space, and it bubbles up out of them before they can stop it. It’s platonic. We’re platonic. And the fact that other people aren’t seeing that—

It itches. Prickles. Stifles. Hugs their bones like an ill-fitting coat.

It’s one thing to wear a costume, to put on a show—but Cleo will not be stuffed into a suit without their permission and put up on a stage to read a script they never had any intention of performing. 

“We’re just besties, we’re not in a romantic relationship,” they tell Tango. He blinks at them, and they can see that the words don’t quite go in—

It itches.

Maybe if Cleo makes being besties the new bit, the itch will stop bothering them quite so much.

[foxes-that-run]

Haylor Gift Tabloids

There are several stories about gifts I will combine here:

HARRY'S ONE G OF PRESENTS - EXCLUSIVE £1,000 on Taylor's birthday (handbag, earrings, cupcakes & perfume)

23 Cupcakes for her birthday (the Mirror)

Harry gave Taylor a vintage bracelet for christmas (The Sun)

Harry sent Taylor a singing Telegram to perform WMYB in country style (The Sun - x)

Taylor buying Beatles Memorabilia (Daily Star)

Taylor had booked a Italy getaway for Harry's Birthday (The Sun)

1989 roses (I’ll post that video soon because Harry was asked)

I can't find the guitar though and wonder if it was from the image used in that Dolly layout above... unless maybe to be so expensive signed merch is a guitar. I also can't find an article about the opal ring

1 - HARRY'S ONE G OF PRESENTS - EXCLUSIVE £1,000 on Taylor's birthday

December 15, 2012 | Sun, The/Sun on Sunday, The (London, England) CAROLINE McGUIRE | Page: 3 | Section: News

LOVESTRUCK Harry Styles has splashed out more than £1,000 on birthday presents for new girlfriend Taylor Swift. The One Direction star celebrated the country singer turning 23 by buying her a £400 Jimmy Choo handbag, antique earrings, her favourite perfume — and 23 cup cakes. The cakes cost £38 and he picked them up in person from a husband-and-wife firm in Warrington, Cheshire. The treats included cookies & cream, candy floss and mint liqueur flavours. The 18-year-old also handed Taylor a black and white picture of them together in a vintage frame. A source said: "Harry put a lot of thought into her gifts and really wanted to show her just how special she is to him. "The boys teased him about how mushy he's become but he doesn't seem to care."

Caption:

Gifted couple ... Harry bought Taylor scent, cakes, a posh bag, earrings and a photo of them together

2 - 23 Cupcakes

Harry’s so sweet

Daily Mirror 15 Dec 2012

SOMEONE needs to offer Harry Styles a job on the UK tourist board as he continues wooing Taylor Swift with his “Best of British” theme.

The loved-up star, 18, celebrated girlfriend Taylor’s 23rd birthday on Thursday by giving her 23 cupcakes. PUKE. (not literally, we hope).

Hazza made the last-minute order to the Custom Cupcake Company in his home town of Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, on Wednesday night.

But it sounds like he got his mum to organise it all.

Bakery owner Matt Blakey revealed: “A lady called us asking if we could supply some cupcakes.

“I told her we were bursting at the seams.

“She said it was for Harry Styles and I said, “Oh, OK, cool. Send him along’.

“Later I got a phone call from my wife that Harry Styles was standing on the doorstep.

“I didn’t think he would come to pick them up!”

On Taylor’s special day the couple were also spotted out enjoying a romantic country walk and getting intimate during a pub lunch.

Enough now. Enough.

3 - Taylor's Stylish bracelet: VINTAGE GIFT FROM SAILOR HARRY

Smart, Gordon.  The Sun; London (UK). 04 Jan 2013: 18.

HARRY STYLES is showering TAYLOR SWIFT with gifts at the right time - just as ONE DIRECTION unveil camp snaps of him in a sailor outfit.

He's handed his missus a vintage emerald bracelet to celebrate them seeing in 2013 together in The Big Apple.

Which slightly makes up for the South Pacific look he's sporting here.

The singer found the gift for Taylor at a second-hand jewellery shop near his home in Cheshire while shopping over Christmas.

At least the trip out got him out of playing those endless games of Monopoly over the festive period.

A source said: "Harry handpicked the present for Taylor while he was back home.

"He found it in a secondhand shop and she was impressed when he handed it to her.

Dodgy "He gave it to her at the plush hotel they stayed in while they were celebrating New Year in New York.

"Harry is head over heels for Taylor and even admitted he loves her while they were in the Big Apple."

Now he just needs to keep her away from YouTube over the next week.

The band have filmed a clip for new single Kiss You dressed up in the sailor clobber.

A trailer for the video was released yesterday.

One shot also shows Harry wearing a very dodgy Hawaiian shirt.

The full promo will be be out on Monday next week.

Harry's bandmate LOUIS TOMLINSON won't need to worry about any embarrassment with his better half.

He liked to stick on a blue and white striped top and boaters every day anyway ...

4 - HARRY Styles yesterday hired a cheesy singing telegram to serenade Taylor Swift — as he spent Christmas 3,500 miles away from her.

The Sun - 26 December 2012 x

The teenage One Direction star got the crooner to belt out his band’s hit What Makes You Beautiful.

He also ordered it sung in country and western style — the kind of music his American girlfriend performs.

Harry, 18, fixed up the soppy surprise in the US before he jetted back to his family in the UK on Christmas Eve.

A source said: “Even though they were apart on Christmas Day, he wanted to make sure she’d be thinking of him. The singagram was an ideal present.

“She has a great sense of humour. He knew she’d think it was hilarious.”

The lovestruck boyband singer DID get to see 23-year-old Taylor yesterday — via a Skype videocall as each opened Christmas presents in the afternoon.

The source said: “Harry and Taylor can’t get enough of each other. Any moment they can spend together, they do. But Harry is also very close to his family. He wanted to be back home with them for Christmas.”

Harry first started dating Taylor two months ago.

The pair have been snapped together in Manchester, New York, Los Angeles and the swanky US ski resort of Aspen.

5- The Daily Star: Taylor's Fab Four-tune! Picture: EROTEME

December 18, 2012 | Daily Star (England) with ED DYSON and ELLE GRIFFITHS

HARRY Styles - we've a message from Taylor Swift: She Loves You yeah, yeah, yeah...

Well, she must do, since the country queen is splashing the cash Crimbo prezzies.

We hear Taylor, 23, is on the hunt for some mega-expensive Beatles merchandise to treat hunky Hazza whom she has been dating since last month.

Our spies told us: "Harry spent GBP900 on Taylor for her recent birthday, and now she wants to repay the favour - and then some.

"She's been phoning Beatles stores in Liverpool hoping to find pieces of rare autographed memorabilia she knows Harry will love.

"A staff member at one store let slip she wanted to spend somewhere between GBP40,000 and GBP50,000."

Wow. The Fab Four may have said Can't Buy Me Love, but if you could, that sum would probably cover it. And it's no wonder the boyband heart-throb is such a fan, as the 1D craze sweeping the world drew comparisons to the Fab Four.

Harry, 18, even admitted he could see the similarities himself.

Icons He said: "We watched that film of The Beatles when they touched down in America and saw a likeness with our personalities. They loved having a laugh like us."

Luckily Mr Styles's ego isn't as big as his barnet.

He explained: "The comparisons seem ridiculous to us, because they were such icons."

Well, you might never have the influence of the Beatles, Harry, but you can at least get your mitts on plenty of their stuff.

6 - It's all gondola wrong, Harry - SPLIT AXES TAYLOR'S VENICE BIRTHDAY GIFT

January 15, 2013 | Sun, The/Sun on Sunday, The (London, England) GORDON SMART | Page: 18,19 | Section: Business

ONE of TAYLOR SWIFT's pals could be in for a free holiday in Venice. The US singer had plans for a romantic city break with ex HARRY STYLES as a treat for his 19th birthday next month. She was planning to surprise the ONE DIRECTION star with five nights at the posh Palazzina Grassi on the Grand Canal. Harry only found out about it last week - and is now feeling even worse about the whole relationship going pear-shaped. He has since organised a trip to Las Vegas with JUSTIN BIEBER - which could suggest that gondola action might not have floated his boat anyway. A source said: "Taylor organised an allexpenses-paid trip before the split. "She even arranged a private gondola for them for the entire time they would be there." Drinking limoncello in a posh hotel in Italy on your birthday would be nice. But Harry's only just become too old for Disneyland. Speaking of youthful antics, above are a few smaps from his schooldays. The lack of tattoos is the only giveaway that the pictures weren't taken yesterday. One picture that was taken recently is this shot of Taylor at the Golden Globes looking stunning in a purple fishtail gown. There was a lot being said about how busty she was looking compared to normal. Hollywood, eh? She and Harry, whose 65-day romance ended after New Year, exchanged expensive gifts at Christmas, but now they're redundant too. The source added: "Taylor isn't using the designer bag he bought her any more. She'd also sorted some exclusive birthday presents for him - new threads from Savile Row and BEATLES memorabilia. "Harry is pretty gutted about the whole thing, even though he's putting on a cool front. He's touched she went to so much trouble to arrange his birthday ahead of time." It's not total doom and gloom, though - 1D ticket sales have soared by 50 per cent since the split. Websites handling the band's 2013 tour, including Seatwave, say they noticed the sharp increase immediately after the romance ended. So Harry will rake in as much from the break-up as Taylor will from her upcoming song about the broken relationship. They need it as well.

[andyling]

Heyyyyy so session 5 sure was a time SO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!

BOOGEYMAN 2 ELECTRIC BOOGALOO WITH TANGO OF THE TEK

Team Ties really woke up and chose violence this session

were they even trying to kill anyone? i think they just wanted chaos

TANGO BOOGEY TWICE IN A ROW HELL YEAH LET’S GO

TEAM BEST FLASHBACKS TEAM BEST FLASHBACKS 

soooo Team Bites hmmm, let’s see how long that lasts

Skizz I’m sorry, but Bdubs betrayed y’all before in Last Life and he sure as hell will do it again

EVERYONE STEALS THE MEAN GILLS’ SUGARCANE LMAO

I think the whole reason Team Ties blew up the bread bridge was because they had too much TNT and all of them are obsessed with blowing shit up

Like they didn’t go for anyone’s actual bases, they weren’t trying to destroy resources, and they weren’t trying to kill anyone

motherfuckers just wanted to make things go boom

AND I AM IN FULL SUPPORT OF THAT WOO GO TEAM TIES

Tango’s toaster PSA caught me so off guard WHO GAVE HIM THAT IDEA?!?!? WHY IS HE LIKE THIS?!?!?

the fact that Tango had already accepted that their tower was gonna get destroyed, mans may be insane but he’s fair that’s for sure

awwwwww them chanting MVP to Etho is so sweet

tango’s the server resident professional warden wrangler now

good to know Tango still remembers every person that’s wronged him

TANGO FINALLY GOT REVENGE ON BDUBS FOR LAST LIFE HAHAHAHA WOOOOOOO ABOUT FUCKING TIME!!!! >:D

also Tango getting an effective trap out of tnt minecarts is character development, good for him! :D

soooo does Tango have the most time out of everyone on the server now?

team bites did not last long askdghajsghkjadkdsak

Nosy Neighbors and Team Ties becoming allies is not something I expected to happen, but it is very welcomed

Team Ties are actually pretty great to have as allies as long as you don’t spite them, then honey you got a big storm coming

THE SATISFACTION I FELT WHEN TANGO BROUGHT UP LAST LIFE TO BDUBS IS IMMESURABLE HELL YEAH BABY REVENGE IS SWEET

Jimmy “sad boi” Solidarity everyone

Love how Jimmy spends most of Limited Life acting as though he’s in a Let’s Play series

mans is in the middle of a death game and he’s like “Alright gang, today we’re getting sheep!”

gotta love how the title for “most antagonistic team on the server” keeps bouncing between the Bad Bois and Team Ties 

Flower Husbands and their never-ending divorce

bye bye bad bois bread bridge

why is Joel specifically blaming Tango akjfjhdkasghkadjs

it’s hilarious how they’re all questioning why Team Ties blew up the bread bridge when the actual answer is probably “they like blowing things up”

no thoughts, head empty, just boom boom

WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT GRIAN’S ALLIANCE WITH SKIZZ THAT SEEMS LIKE IT SHOULD BE IMPORTANT IS IT STILL INTACT???

BRUH JIMMY IS SO EMOTIONALLY ATTACHED TO THAT FROG DO YOU HEAR HIS VOICE GODDAMN

awwww judge judy and executioner jumped to Jimmy that’s cute

PEARL NO

poor judge judy and executioner :(

Grian is so appalled at the carrot cake oh my gosh

GRIAN CALLING THE FROG CONFLICT A SIDE PLOT, THAT’S CANON

dude Grian is so done with everything 

the Bad Bois and the Clockers are family now, this family tree is wack

Scar you can’t call them Boomers when Bdubs was literally on a team called the Boomers on Hermitcraft with Impulse and Tango

AMAZING HOW THE BAD BOIS WENT INTO THE TIES BASE AND JOEL AND JIMMY HAD NO IDEA WHY

this is why we all think Grian’s gonna betray them

GRIAN’S SHEER PANIC WHEN GETTING ATTACKED BY THE ENDERMAN MY MAN WAS LOSING HIS MIND

everyone is so nonchalant about reds this season 

Zombiecleo watches her children make poor decisions for 40 minutes

Cleo packing snacks for Bdubs and Scar and then sending them to be supervised elsewhere is so funny

sending them to Etho was probably not a great idea though considering Team Ties need supervision themselves 

they don’t have any which is why they’re constantly going off the rails

LMAO CLEO OVERHEARD TEAM BITES ENTIRE CONVERSATION

I LOVE THE SUBTITLES THAT CLEO PUTS IN HER VIDEOS THEY’RE SO FUNNY

ooooooooh Bdubs is in troubleeeeee

it really does feel like he’s being scolded by his mother LMAO

Scar really decided to make up a whole ass holiday and not tell anyone else on the server except for his family and only to give them presents

BDUBS WHAT DO YOU MEAN ETHO STARTED SMOKING HELLO???

love how aware Cleo is of whatever the fuck is going on with Bdubs and Etho throughout the life series

THE ENDERMAN ARE REALLY GOING OFF THIS SESSION

honestly i think Cleo dislikes Team Ties because of Etho and Etho specifically, like she seems pretty chill with Tango

“if you’re gonna be an absent father could you at least be absent” GOES SO HARD HOLY SHIT CLEO GO OFF QUEEN

Bdubs is so close to being disowned by his family

CLEO AND SCAR KNOWING FULLY WELL THAT BDUBS IS ABOUT TO BE BOOGEY KILLED AND SAYING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO HIM

whelp Team Bites is dead

THE AWKWARD FAMILY DINNER OH MY FUCKING GOD

“Bdubs, how was your day?” Etho asks fully aware that his teammate blew Bdubs up because of Boogey and a two season long grudge

“This episode is weirder than the one with the fever” IT REALLY IS

ETHO DIDN’T EVEN FLINCH WHEN BDUBS PLACED THAT TNT DOWN MANS JUST CARRYING ON AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED

“wth is this dynamic?” YOU TELL ME CLEO YOU’RE THE ONE PLAYING INTO IT DON’T ACT LIKE YOU AREN’T

mom and dad are fighting

WHY ARE THEY PLAYING CATCH WITH A TNT MINECART WHAT IS WRONG WITH THEM 

“sometimes children only learn the hard way” THEY NEVER LEARN

i don’t even think Etho was trying to kill them, all of them are just insane

this is the reason that skizzle didn’t go red first, THIS IS THE REASON

Etho is definitely losing the custody battle

CLEO’S PANIC UPON HEARING SCAR’S ABOUT TO GO RED

i’m getting flashbacks with “the red army rises” goddammit

what the fuck is wrong with Skizz

In conclusion, next session is gonna be WILD

[floretissogay]

my ao3:

marauders:

through it all (explicit) (james/regulus oneshot, trans regulus, modern no-magic au, first time, fluff and smut): James and Regulus are ready to take their relationship a step further. They're testing their boundaries and re-discovering each other in new ways.

the box under the bed (unrated) (platonic james & sirius oneshot, canon-divergence, grief, sirius finds out about jegulus, mourning): “We were in love,” James said softly. “Not that we ever admitted it out loud. Fuck, it was terrifying. It was awful. It was the best thing I ever had.”

rock bottom (teen and up) (barty/evan, texting fic, multi chapter, modern no magic au, slytherin skittles, humour): Evan dyes his hair. Barty finally admits to liking him. Not to Evan himself, of course. Feelings are so embarassing. [COMPLETE]

favours for a friend (explicit) (remus/sirius, fwb james/sirius, 3 chapters, smut, hogwarts, misunderstandings): Sirius comes out to James because he wants to talk about his crush on Remus. James... also talks about his crush on Remus? They proceed to do each other a favour. [COMPLETE]

married and in love! (mature) (remus/sirius, fleur/tonks, multi chapter, nb tonks, modern no magic au, fake marriage): Remus navigates his new relationship, hoping his marriage isn't a dealbreaker. Tonks tries to woo the waitress who works at the cafe where they meet their husband's new boyfriend. [ONGOING]

#fic rec (explicit) (james/regulus, multi chapter, online relationship, tumblr mutuals to lovers, ao3 fanfiction writers, modern no magic au): Regulus (aka Leo, aka denebulus) writes long, angsty fics on AO3. James (aka Jimmy, aka prongsyboy) writes smutty one shots. [ONGOING]

straight girls (teen and up) (mary/lily, dorcas/marlene, one shot, 5+1, hogwarts, fluff and humour): Marlene and Dorcas were fascinated and confused by whatever the fuck Mary and Lily had going on. Straight girls had shockingly intimate friendships, apparently.

in the light from the movie screen (mature) (james/lily, one shot, modern no magic au, fluff and smut, exhibitionism): At first, James had wanted to pull out the rose petals and wine bottles– to really make it special– but Lily didn't want that. They talked about what they both actually did want and discovered that they have something very interesting in common.

operation secret admirer (mature) (lily/barty, multi chapter, secret admirer, hogwarts): Lily Evans was Head Girl, top of her class, the love of many boys' lives and always able to get whatever she wants. She also had a crush. An awful, embarassing crush on Barty Crouch Jr. He was unpredictable, a lazy genius, the slut of Slytherin, and barely aware of her existence. Obviously, she had to come up with a way to change that. [ONGOING]

[georgeharrisonshairymoustache]

@lasalebete more sio infodumping now wahoo *crowd goes fucking silent*

May as well start from the beginning...

To put some backstory context in, her family is from a long line of Coruscentian (the kingdoms name) Emperors since like....the year 625 (clarification that this is a fictional place and ADs and BCs aren't actually determined just yet cuz we haven't needed to do anything abt that) (and extra clarification that the current year in The Realghms is approx 1380).

If you were to imagine Sio race-wise then she's mixing between a slight middle-eastern (maternal) and a white Mediterranean (paternal)

Basically imagine pretty much Turkish and Greece

Cuz like...her ginger hair is SO common in Turkey and Greeceeeeeee (my only defense is that her features are entirely based on me I'm so sorry)

Reference:

(Shit drawing but ah well)

*ehem* anyway

Her dad, Demetrius (*insert surname that I won't use for personal reasons here*) was a traumatised war veteran who likely fought in the same war that Sio fought in when she was 16 (99 Years War). He came home veryyyyy traumatised, he was depressed, a heavy drinkerrrr, VERY victim-blaming, especially on Sio. Sio's Siblings, Zehraei and Bayezid were infinitely more favoured than her, even though Bayezid died of an illness when he was still little. As the years went on Demetrius went on to continue abusing her (via manipulation and guilt tripping), whereas her mother, Aylinei, seemed to be completely oblivious to his behaviour (I think that she knew all along but since she prefered Zehraei to Sio, and that she didn't want to be hurt by her husband, then she just never stood up for it HAHA GREAT MUM INNIT) !!!

Fast forward to 1361. VERYYYY important year for Sio and Elias (some reasons I won't indulge in yet cuz the essays would be far too long). In the capital city that they both resided in, called Annen, was sieged by the opposition army (Malusians) from the 99 Years War. During this time, Zehraei is brutally murdered by a soldier, and the family is destraught (obviously, icl Zehraei was actually a good person unlike many blursed characters). Her parents (and grandfather Orpheus) are SO destraught, not only because they're favourite daughter had died but also because this meant that all they could now rely on to continue their family tree was from this odd little teen who never found any interest in men whatsoever (oh how untrue that is mwahahah).

Then. Some bomb (or sumn like that) went off on the street while the family was fleeing the city, which knocked down the city watchtower. Fortunately, Sio was quite a bit further than them, having not noticed the large falling tower noises going on in the background since she was trying to calm herself via Stairway to Heaven playing in her headphones (long story as to why she's got access to both modern technology and led zeppelin that I won't go into yet).

So yeah, basically. Errrr maybe sound effects might put gjbe a better insight as to what happened to the rest of the family afterwsrds

*WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE* *RUBBLE RUBBLE CRUMBLE CRUMBLE* *WHAP BANG WHOP WOO* *WEEEEE* *CRASH BAM WHAP ZAP LED ZEP* *falling tower noises*

*CRASH BANG WAP CARDI. B.* *body-crushing noises*

dw, sio noticed her family had all just been killed by that watchtower eventually, however she was a little disappointed that she had to pause jimmy page's guitar solo nearing the end of the song (cuz it's banging).

After all this she is hella sad tho she's also a bit relieved they're dead cuz now she has some actual freedom (elias probably helped her get grounded numerous times for like, time travelling).

Then there's a bit of a gap in timelines from where her family dies and where she signs up for the army BUT THATS FOR ANOTHER ESSAY CUZ GODAMN THAT WAR GOT SOME IMPORTANT SHIT

(I AM SO SORRY THIS WAS NOT MEANT TO BE THIS LONG)

[captainsophiestark]

Fictober 2024 Masterlist!

It took me slightly longer than I was hoping it would, but at least I got it all done by the end of November! I'm actually really happy with the fics that came out of this event this year, so if you're curious or missed some of them, check them out below! All fics under the cut

Day One - Luke Castellan - Don't Mess With Demeter

Day Two - Javi Rivera - Epiphany

Day Three - Anthony Bridgerton - Don't Believe Everything You Read

Day Four - Jason Todd - Vigilante Book Club Part 3

Day Five - Stefan Salvatore - Rippah

Day Six - Grant Ward - Recruit

Day Seven - Peggy Carter - The Arena Club

Day Eight - Stephen Strange - Hopeful Future

Day Nine - Dick Grayson - One Night Werewolf

Day Ten - Daniel Sousa - The Gunmen Were A Relief

Day Eleven - Han Solo - Dress Clothes

Day Twelve - Klaus Mikaelson - Did I Forget to Mention?

Day Thirteen - Maxon Schreave - Pranksters

Day Fourteen - Anakin Skywalker - Welcome to the Chaos

Day Fifteen - Angie Martinelli - DIY Karma

Day Sixteen - Colin Bridgerton - Husband, Not Handyman

Day Seventeen - Jack Thompson - Jurisdiction

Day Eighteen - Bones McCoy - Irregular Heartbeat

Day Nineteen - Wanda Maximoff - Just The Two Of Us

Day Twenty - Jack Thompson - The Details

Day Twenty-One - Tristan Flynn - Power Couple

Day Twenty-Two - Kol Mikaelson - Batting Cages

Day Twenty-Three - Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw - Winglets

Day Twenty-Four - Jimmy Woo - Sleight of Hand

Day Twenty-Five - Daisy Johnson - Watch Out For Vampires

Day Twenty-Six - Anakin Skywalker - Nothing Wrong With Emotions

Day Twenty-Seven - Dick Grayson - Dance Like Nobody's Watching

Day Twenty-Eight - Jason Todd - Worth The Risk

Day Twenty-Nine - Platonic!Ahsoka Tano - Who You Gonna Call?

Day Thirty - Grant Ward - Partners

Day Thirty-One - Damon Salvatore - Oblivious

[all-that-glitters-is-goldfish]

you get to ride one FBI agent's face who are you picking

Jimmy Woo from the MCU. Man is husband material.

[whisperintomyheart]

All Jimmy wanted was to blow off some steam with a few drinks. Just one night where he could pretend his career wasn't in the toilet and forget that his ex-girlfriend was now happily engaged to another man. He hadn't anticipated waking up in bed the next morning married to a total stranger. Worse still, his new husband Timmy refuses to get an annulment, having deluded himself into thinking they're actually in love with each other. Insisting Jimmy give him a chance to win him over, it's clear Timmy isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Jimmy is horrified until he realizes he can use his new marriage to get ahead at work. He agrees to give Timmy six months to try and woo him, all the while counting the days until he can get rid of him and pretend the whole marriage never happened. (He doesn't count on actually falling for the man.)

[laxyaklovesloz]

Write November 2024 29 Holiday | Author’s Choice

A Host and Conway Thanksgiving.

Chelsea, Jacob, and his little sister Jo played a card game on Chelsea’s bed while waiting for dinner. The smell of roasted turkey and stuffing filled the house, and Thanksgiving decorations made the place feel cozy and warm.

“Come to dinner, everyone!” Parley called out.

“Woo!” Chelsea cheered. Jacob dropped his cards and wheeled her into the living room, where they set up the extra-large table for the evening. Jo followed after, jumping as she went.

“Hurry up, Jacob!” Jo said.

Jacob laughed. “Have a little patience, sis. Look, we’re here.”

Once everyone took their seat, Parley stood at the head of the table.

“Thank you all for coming,” he said. “I’m so glad our families could be together this year.”

“Here here!” Jacob’s dad Owen said, raising his glass.

Parley tipped his glass in Owen’s direction and continued, “Now, it’s our family tradition to say what we’re thankful for before we eat. Family, friends, and medicine don’t count. We all know you’re thankful for them!” Everyone laughed. “I’ll start. I’m thankful for modern cooking appliances.”

“That’s what I was going to say,” Eleanor pouted with a smile as Parley sat down. She stood up and said, “Fine then, I’ll say I’m thankful for modern plumbing appliances.” She sat down with a smirk at her husband.

Jacob’s older brother Jimmy was next. He stood up, said, “I’m thankful for continuing education,” and sat back down.

Jacob patted him on the shoulder. “Good call, bro.” He stood up to take his turn. “I’m thankful for art supplies.” He sat down and said to Chelsea, “Your turn.”

Chelsea wobbly stood, much to everyone’s surprise. She had to cling to the table to keep herself upright. “I’m thankful for books and comics.” She sat down quickly but gently, just like she was taught in physical therapy. When no one spoke, she said to Jo, “Your turn.”

“Oh, right,” Jo said, startled. She stood up and said, “I’m thankful for… cameras! Yeah. And music.” She smiled at her mom as she sat back down.

Jacob’s mom Aubry stood up. “I’m thankful for the town’s protector Phantom.”

Owen stood before Aubry sat all the way. “And I’m thankful for football!” Everyone laughed as he sat down with a satisfied smile.

“Thank you for indulging in our tradition,” Parley said. “Now, dig in!”

[colleenmurphy]

Oh so so tempted to do a 'tall dark mysterious Gypsy King Mr. Kennedy comes to town and basically sweeps Colleen Murphy off her feet much to Dave Sullivan's charging and Jimmy Murphy's bemusement. Jimmy's #TeamKennedy

Dave Sullivan is a bumbling ex trying to woo Colleen back after that badly botched breakup she thought was a proposal. He tracks her down in a tiny Florida town working the fishing charters and is impressed with the life she's carved for herself. Maybe she doesn't need him after all? Then he stops into the Lamplighter Cove Inn and meets Bruce Briggs. Her new husband. Lamplight This, Sullivan Verse

Bobby 'Big Tig' Trager drops himself into Col's life after she suffers a big ole heartbreak of Sailor Sully dumping her in California. Tig turns her world on it's head and ends up doing time on a charges due to his ties to The Club. Col's left with a daughter, Libby, to raise. They're weathering storms they never thought they'd have to. Jasper Kennedy pops up when Col's at her absolute lowest and helps her see that the changing world isn't such scary place when you have the love and support that you need. Three Little Birds / Boys Cry Tough verses