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hopefulqueer · 4 months ago
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Today I eat cake and watermelon and watch little kids draw posters about wildfire prevention (and get paid for it!) and tomorrow I get to be in a room full of Jews for the first time in person in over a year. Yeah, this isn't so bad.
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pikslasrce · 11 months ago
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voting day! may we follow the example of our polish siblings and get rid of our idiot in charge
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moorishflower · 4 months ago
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Hey just so you know if you start reblogging shit about how Trump is now definitely gonna win the election and all hope is lost and so why bother trying anything, I'm unfollowing you. I might like you personally, but if your response to that shooting is to just give up and assume the election is a foregone conclusion, you maybe need to do some self-examination about why you feel it necessary to spread further despair instead of using that energy as a galvanizing force for hope or, at the very least (if you feel you have no energy left to fight) not spreading posts that will further demoralize the people who are still fighting.
It is in the best interest of Donald Trump that people who dislike him lose hope and don't turn out to vote because "it doesn't matter," because "Biden is a warmonger," because "nothing ever changes," when we have copious amounts of evidence that things have changed, and Biden has been very quietly and patiently unraveling the tangle of shit that Trump left behind in his first (and G-d willing only) term. The United States are not in a position where huge and radical change is possible at the moment. The country is too large, the states too fragmented, the system of government too spread-out. There is no one entity that can be "overthrown" in order to effect immediate change.
So maybe instead of demanding radical and immediate change that isn't possible, and then whining and moaning when you never get it, maybe do what you can to not spread fear and despair through those who are trying to fight for small, incremental changes.
Me, I'm gonna vote. And I'm gonna bother everyone I know who's 18-26 or so to vote Blue down the ticket, because young voter turnout has historically always been good for the Democratic party.
So yeah. Maybe do some soul-searching. Maybe instead of looking at news you should go for a walk. But also, maybe, stop spreading posts about how the election is in the bag for Trump, because it isn't. There's four months left. There is still time.
Go out and vote. Even if it feels hopeless to you. The least complex of animals will keep fighting even if death seems certain to them, and so should we.
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qqueenofhades · 3 months ago
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Leaving aside possible reversals, disasters, doom & gloom, can we take a moment to savor the Trump meltdown over Harris/Walz and the momentum that makes a possible blue tsunami seem an entirely plausible outcome? I'd love to give you the space to ramble about it if you'd like, as my current fandom at least for the moment has shifted back to US politics (but not, for the first time in a while, to doom scrolling politics!).
Aha, I feel as I have probably already said most of my current thoughts, but here are a few things that really make me desire a heaping helping of butt-whooping blue wave in November:
The state that has had the most volunteer sign-ups since Harris took over the ticket? Fucking Florida, with over 18,000. The Villages, formerly a hotbed of Trump support (and y'know, probably still is), also had a major pro-Kamala event, and she is allegedly up 15 points in Miami-Dade (after Biden won the county by 7% and lost the state only by 3%). Now, we all know that Obama won Florida twice, but it has become such a symbol of retrograde Trumpian/DeSantisian politics that winning there would be literally seismic. I'm not going so far as saying that it's in PLAY play, but let's just hold onto that happy, happy idea.
Likewise the poll I mentioned the other day, where Trump is struggling to break 50% in Ohio, once a swing state and now also reliably red. The fact that this is Vance's home state and he's dragging the ticket down every single time he opens his mouth, thus offering the smallest sliver of hope that Ohio (which DID legalize abortion and weed by major margins last year) could also go blue? Incredible. Amazing. Showstopping.
Harris is also tied with Trump (46%-46%) in North Carolina and there is a lot of chatter about how the terrible GOP governor candidate could give a boost to Democratic turnout statewide.
The Mormons have apparently announced their intention to abandon (or at least support much less than they usually do) the Republican presidential ticket in 2024. Remember when Obama won Indiana in 2008? In my wildest dreams, I imagine Utah going blue in 2024. It won't but shh.
Basically, where we were braced for another agonizing nail-biting grind-it-out three-day election determined by a few thousand votes in key states (because etc etc the Electoral College sucks) we are now looking at the very real possibility that Harris wins at least one state, and possibly more, that Biden didn't, and which have been seen as out of reach for Democrats since Trump came on the scene. I don't think I need to counsel anyone against complacency, because we're all too damn scared for that, but yeah. Polls, even the good-looking ones that we like, don't vote. They are still skewed and subjective and do not represent the actual reality, whatever that may end up being. The Republicans and the media will be trying their absolute goddamnfuckingest to ratfuck us again in the 80-something days that remain, but:
WE CAN DO THIS, WE WILL DO THIS, WE MUST DO THIS.
WHAT IS THIS.... JOY SCROLLING? FOR AMERICAN POLITICS? IN THE YEAR 2024 WITH DONALD TRUMP ON THE TICKET FOR THE FUCKING THIRD TIME?
UNPOSSIBLE.
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onlyangel4 · 3 months ago
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invisible string. mv1. smau.
max verstappen x model!reader
where max and reader's stories seem intertwined up until they finally get together
face claim: nicola anne peltz
taylor swift series masterlist.
2019- september
parisfashionupdates
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parisfashionupdates: the turnout to the chanel show here in paris has been star studded, with hot new modelling talent y/n y/ln opening the show dressed in vintage chanel. spectators include f1 driver max verstappen and pop sensation harry styles with more a listers rumoured to arrive
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user1: y/n looked so fucking good i am so glad that she is getting more and more popular
user2: harry's outfit omg
user3: i would have never expected daniel and max to show up but honestly it makes sense
2020- april
y/ninsta posted a story
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written: hi darlings i am just here to remind you that i am taking part in a charity stream on twitch tonight, this will be to raise money for those affected by the pandemic, i hope you can all join
maxverstappen posted a story
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written: on stream all day today to raise money for a brilliant charity
2021 - may
y/nupdates posted a story
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written: y/n spotted at a concert in paris looking so stunning
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written: max seen at a concert in paris clearly getting ready for this years season
y/ninsta posted a story
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written: can't believe i can now call monaco home
redbullracing replied to this story: since you live right near the track how would you feel about attending the grand prix as our guest in may this year
y/ninsta: i would love that i'll forward you my pr manager's details and she will sort everything out with you
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f1updates: the gorgeous y/n y/ln has just entered the paddock. y/n moved to monaco this year and told us that attending the grand prix just felt like a right of passage, she met with a red bull official so it is safe to assume that is where she will be spending the race.
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user4: hear me out y/n would make the perfect wag
user5: y/n and max have been seen in the same place at the same time but have never been seen actually interracting
user6: she looks so good omg
y/ninsta posted a story
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written: vroom vroom
2021 - august
y/insta posted a story
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written: the perfect view
maxverstappen posted a story
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written: relaxing with my favourite person
2021 - december
y/ninsta
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y/ninsta: safe to say i am the proudest girlfriend ever
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maxverstappen: couldn't have done it without your support my love
y/ninsta: i adore you
landonorris: i am so glad this is finally out been difficult to keep my mouth shut
y/ninsta: proud of you for being quiet a whole seven months
y/bff: mum and dad
y/ninsta: love you child
user7: max verstappen i am in love with your girlfriend
user8: world champion and a gorgeous girlfriend, max is a very lucky man
2022 - august
y/ninsta posted two stories
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story one written: i have become a mother meet jimmy
story two: surprise we actually got two meet sassy
maxverstappen posted a story
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written: summer break and i have become a cat dad, me and y/n could not be happier
2023 - august
y/ninsta posted a story
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written: surprise !
maxverstappen posted a story
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2024 - september
y/ninsta
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y/ninsta: last month i married my favourite person. a massive thank you to vogue for capturing the best day of my life !
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maxverstappen: so excited for this chapter with you my love
y/ninsta: ready for the wife chapter of my story
danielricciardo: for the record this was the best wedding i have ever been to
y/ninsta: thank you danny
landonorris: max sobbed like a baby guys
y/ninsta: please stop exposing my husband
alexandrasaintmleux: i still can't get over how beautiful your dress was
y/ninsta: it was a dream come true
user9: can't believe vogue photographed a f1 wedding
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beggars-opera · 19 days ago
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My first election vote was for Barack Obama. It was a tough campaign. We had, in US government class the previous spring, studied magazine articles about how some people said he was too black, some people said he wasn't black enough. Heard people say he was an illegal immigrant. But we also heard his opponent shutting those people down. Through all the anxiety there was this glimmer of hope the whole way through, and the sense that even if things didn't turnout the way we wanted, it would suck, but we would have felt good about how far we got and knew that the world wasn't going to end before we tried again next time. On election night I sat in my friends' dorm room, where we were all living away from home for the first time, and watched and celebrated together. We were elated. And even the friends who didn't vote that way congratulated us. I want that back. I want that back. I want that back.
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delulu-baddie · 5 months ago
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Remember, I love you.
Angel Reese x Reader
(FLUFF)
Summary: You start to feel down about your girlfriend leaving to play in the WNBA, but she reminds you of her love for you.
A/N: This is my first story and it was a request, I could use some more ideas so send them in if you have any :)
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Words can’t even describe how proud of Angel you were, however a part of you was dreading the near future. She had just finished playing her final game in her collegiate career due to fouling out, and while it wasn't the outcome she wanted, there's no denying that she put her all out there tonight. These past two weeks have been stressful and busy, now that it's all over you just wanted to go back to your apartment in Baton Rouge and relax with your girlfriend.
While she hadn’t announced it to the public yet, you know that she plans to declare for the draft in the next few days, and you weren't too sure how you felt about it. Of course you're happy for her and want her to succeed in life, but the selfish part of you wants her to be there until you finish school next year as well. The whole idea of her moving somewhere else in the country where you couldn't see her everyday made you kind of depressed and it's been showing these past few days in your attitude.
You waited a few minutes after the game had ended to go and meet your girlfriend in the locker room to give her and her teammates some time to reconcile after the turnout of tonight's game and do their media interviews. In the meantime you make your way down to the court to go and congratulate some of your friends on the Hawkeye team. You make eye contact with your good friends Kate and Jada immediately running up to them and giving them hugs as it's been a while since the last time you had seen them. “You guys did so well tonight, congratulations!” you told them with a smile. “Thank you, but your girlfriend and her teammates surely didn’t go easy on us tonight.” Kate responded with a light chuckle. This was definitely a bittersweet moment but at the end of the day you had a lot of love for all of these girls so the outcome was bound to be disappointing in some way. 
Jada could sense that something was off and quickly asked you what was wrong. “I think tonight just made me realize that my relationship with Angel is about to have a drastic change and I'm not sure how to feel about it” you replied slowly starting to tear up. “Hey it's okay sweetie” Jada said pulling you into another hug “Have you guys talked about what your plans are when she gets drafted?” she continued. Sure Angel has not formally addressed the fact of her drafting, but it was pretty much guaranteed so you didn't question Jadas assumption of that. You reply with a quick ‘no’, gaining a response from Kate that maybe now is a good time to bring it up giving you a sad smile. “Thank you Kate, but i really don't want to bring down your moods, go celebrate with the rest of your team, i'll catch up with you guys later!” you said giving them a quick hug before saying goodbye and heading to comfort your girlfriend.
You walk into the locker room and you're met with an obviously upset Angel and instantly go to comfort her. “Hey baby” you say, wrapping your arms around her and kissing her forehead, instantly cheering her up. She had always had a soft spot for you and no matter how upset she was, just being next was all she needed to gain a sense of happiness again. “Are you ready to head back to the hotel, we have a long day of traveling tomorrow, so you should get some rest” you told her, causing her to stand up and start grabbing her stuff to head out. She still hadn’t said anything yet but you didn’t want to push her so you just let it be and headed out walking hand in hand with her. 
Once you guys arrived back at the hotel and got settled down you decided to try and talk to her again hoping to get some sort of response. “I'm so proud of you babe, I know it hurts to end everything like this, but look on the bright side you have so much more to look forward to” you said smiling at her. “I know, I’ve just been under so much pressure this past season to defend our title from last year, and we’ve been working so hard I just wanted to end this season with a bang.” she started “I mean i'm proud of how far we got and everything, but winning last year brought so much hate towards not only me but my whole team and I just wanted to prove all of those haters wrong and regain my happiness.” she said, quickly noticing your instant mood change after she finished. “What's wrong?” she asked instantly. You started tearing up again before responding “nothing, it just hurts me to see you hurting so much, to see everything that you've gone through this past year, and just knowing that I won't be able to be there all the time to comfort you when your hurting after you leave to wherever you end up getting drafted” you responded. You hadn't planned on bringing up the conversation this early, but with the draft being in two weeks you figured it would be better to get the conversation going before it was too late. She grabs your face and gives you a quick kiss, “ Y/N, there's nothing for you for you to worry about, I know that wherever we are whether that be together or apart you will always be rooting for me and you are always a call away, sure it's not ideal but you're my number one and i'm yours”  she smiled at you giving you another kiss that was more passionate than the first before urging you to lay down to cuddle and go to bed. 
She wraps her arms around you and you slowly begin to fall asleep, she kisses you one last time on your head and quietly whispers “remember, I love you” pulling you closer and falling asleep. 
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kittyball23 · 1 year ago
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Any chance of a quick fic of Branch's bros showing and telling Poppy Branch's embarrassing baby photos all while he's a embarrassed grumpy pants about it? I feel we need more embarrassing loving big brothers moments.
Hi, Anon, I apologize for this being delayed. I wrote out a few drafts to this story, but was unsatisfied with the turnout until now. I do hope you enjoy :)
Show and Tell (a Trolls fanfic)
By the time that Branch had gotten his drink at the bar - a concoction his older brother called the Tropical Refresh, composed of a variety of fresh, fruity juices  - and walked over to the backstage area of the karaoke stage to find Poppy, he could already hear the bouts of giggling coming from his girlfriend. Branch had come across this type of situation a few times already, and he didn’t need to ask what had gotten her in such a lighthearted mood.
“Don’t you ever get tired of looking at that?” he asked, gesturing at the clue board that she was unashamedly ogling over.
“Nope!” Poppy chirped. “How can you ever get tired of looking at this cutie-patootie face, huh?” She reached into her pocket and showed him a little wallet-size photograph of him in his signature perm.
Branch gasped. “Hey! Who gave you that?”
“I did!” The blue Troll turned to find John Dory approaching them, looking quite proud of himself. “Don’t worry bro, I got copies for you, too!” he said, pulling out three more from his dark, aquamarine hair.
Branch groaned. “Seriously?”
“What do you mean ‘seriously’? What’s so embarrassing about a baby photo? You totally rocked the look!” JD asked, confused. Then he chuckled, nudging Branch with his elbow and speaking hushedly so Poppy couldn’t hear. “At least I didn’t show her the other box, right?”
But Poppy had heard him. She perked up and faced John Dory with curiosity. “What other box?”
JD beamed at her. “Ohoho, girl, if you like these photos, just wait till you see what I got in store for you.” Whistling Rhonda over, he entered his caterbus and pulled out a heavy-looking trunk. He struggled dragging it out for a moment, and then gave a short cry.
“Ouch! There goes my back,” he whined with a grimace, having strained himself too hard and rubbing the affected area. But the smile returned to his face a moment later. “Feast your eyes on le pièce de résistance, Poppy Seed!” he declared grandly, and then opened the trunk with a dramatic flair.
For a second light almost seemed to emit from the trunk, like it had been filled with glittering gold. When Poppy managed to focus in and see what it actually was, well, it was as good as gold to her.
“EEEE! Oh my GOSH!!” She grabbed Branch’s arm and leapt up and down with tears of joy while her boyfriend grumbled in dismay. “This is the best day of my life!”
“OOooo, really! Why’s that?” It had been Viva who’d spoken, neither one of them having heard her approaching with all the commotion Poppy was making. She noticed the trunk and grinned. “Is there a lifetime supply of candy in there? I know that would be the best day of my life!”
“Even better!” Poppy cried, stepping aside so her sister could see. Viva tucked her hands under her chin and gushed.
“Awwww…. That’s so sweet!”
Suddenly Poppy whirled on John Dory, grabbing him by the vest and shaking him hard. “John Dory! And just how long were you going to wait before you told me about this?!?!”
“You gotta ask to receive!” JD answered simply.
“Well, I guess,” Poppy grumbled, “Okay, but no more dillydallying, you have GOT to spill everything to me about these!”
But to her surprise, John Dory shook his head. “No can do, Miss Poppy…”
The Pop Queen’s jaw dropped. “WHAT?”
While also surprised to hear this answer come from his brother, Branch was actually relieved. “Oh, good.” The less embarrassment he had to endure in front of his girlfriend, the better!
But it seemed JD wasn’t done explaining. “...Not without the others to help,” he finished with a sly smile.
Now it was Branch’s turn to exclaim “What?”
And before he could stop him, John Dory had cupped his hands around his mouth and called out in the direction of the cantina. “YO, BRUCE! CLAY! FLOYD! GET YOUR BUTTS OVER HERE, PRONTO!”
A few seconds later, all three Trolls had hightailed their way over.
“What’s up John Dory?” Floyd asked.
“Why you sounding like there’s a big emergency or something?” Clay questioned with suspicion, knowing how JD had a tendency to overexaggerate matters.
“And why does Poppy look like she’s about to faint?” Bruce asked, pointing at the overwhelmed Pop Queen who was being held up by Viva and fanned.
John Dory presented the trunk to the three of them. “Does this answer your question?”
Three identical ear-to-ear smiles stretched across their faces.
“Awwww, that’s nice,” Clay cooed.
“Wow,” Floyd whispered, tears pooling in his eyes, “I really had thought these were all gone…”
“Well they’re not!” Bruce chuckled happily. “This is great!”
“You’re telling me,” Poppy mumbled, just about ready to collapse. “And speaking of telling me…” She gestured at the trunk meaningfully.
But Branch intervened, putting a hand up. “Now wait, wait a second, hold on. Must we do this?”
John Dory rubbed his chin. “Hmm. Alright, those who aren’t in favor, raise your hands,” he said, putting the decision up to vote.
As it turned out, Branch was the only one among the seven who followed through on that.
“‘Kay. Now, all in favor of sharing Branch’s totally brodacious and all-around awesome Bitty-B-baby photographs, put ‘em up!”
Six hands flew up into the air without hesitation.
Branch rolled his eyes. “Fine.”
“YAY!” Poppy cheered, clapping her hands with Viva and giving her boyfriend a great big hug in gratitude.
John Dory grinned as he reached into the trunk - full to the brim with Branch-centered memorabilia, cut-outs, magazine-clippings, and pictures - and pulled out the first item to share. Poppy squealed as he began to explain.
“Hehehe, this one” - he started, gesturing at a photograph of Baby Branch suspended on a glitter wire - “was when we were deciding how Branch was gonna make his first live appearance. We thought about having him lower down onto the stage from above, but, hehehe, he was kinda afraid of heights.”
“I was a baby, John Dory. Everything around me looked big! So… yeah,” Branch said in his defense, crossing his arms.
Bruce had a turn picking next, and gave a knowing “Ohhh,” when he saw what it was. “Debut outfit idea that, of course, didn’t work because of, well… the obvious.” When he showed the photo, it was Baby Branch with his head barely peeking out of the top of a puffy blue vest, BroZone’s signature white slacks on his bottom and trailing behind him like a gown’s train.
“I wasn’t the same size as you all back then,” Branch said with a tone in his voice that exhibited a “duh!”
“Aw, but at least you’ll fit in it now, right, sweetie?” Poppy cooed lovingly to him.
He had to smirk at his girlfriend’s neverending optimism. “Yeah, I guess so.”
Clay laughed when he pulled out the next photograph. “Ohhh, man… Grandma’s birthday,” he said fondly. “Each of us had a hand in getting together her special Fluffleberry cake. Bruce and I made the batter. John Dory and Floyd took care of the baking. And Branch, hehehe… he helped decorate. Although, I think he might’ve ended up decorating himself more than the cake.” He turned the photo around so the others could see the little blue Troll baby covered from head to toe in colorful icing and sprinkles.
“It was my first time!” Branch wailed. “And believe me, I had icing in places I didn’t even know I had.” He shuddered to remember. “It was unpleasant.”
“Well, it’s a good thing we took you to the bath right after,” Floyd said with a little grin. The grin became wider when he pulled out the next photo. “Oh my, and speaking of baths… can’t forget your first shower, can we?”
Branch’s cheeks turned red from embarrassment when the baby photo depicted him pictured from behind, the soap bubbles barely hiding his birthday suit.
“Whoaho!” JD cracked up., “Now there’s something you don’t see everyday!”
“I guess you could say it happens only once in a blue moon, am I right?” Clay joked, Bruce laughing alongside him.
“OH!” Poppy squeaked in surprise, blushing, while Viva gasped and put a hand over her mouth.
“This just goes to showcase a whole new meaning to ‘junk in the trunk!’” Branch humphed with whatever dignity he had left, referring to John Dory’s trunk of memorabilia. Although, his older brother didn’t interpret the statement that way.
“I’ll say!” he hollered, stooping down to slap Branch in the rear.
“OUCH! JD!”
The goggled Troll giggled in response to his shout.
Branch huffed and plopped down to the ground, both as a way to ensure that John Dory wouldn’t do that again and as a way to make himself comfortable. Because - as the elder Troll took his turn sifting through the trunk for another good photograph and story attached to it, and his brothers eagerly awaited their next turns, and his girlfriend sat there nearly panting in anticipation - Branch realized that he would be there for quite some time.
Yep. A nice loooong time.
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helloalycia · 11 months ago
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𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐇 [𝐓𝐖𝐎] — 𝐉𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐘𝐋𝐎𝐑
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summary: after Jackie decides to volunteer with you at your mum's fundraiser, you wonder why she's so inquisitive about your friendship with another girl.
warning/s: none.
author's note: okay so for this one i just googled a random place in new jersey for a school (if anyone happens to recognise it haha). But yeah, only a few people reading this one but still hope you like it! 🥰
one / three / masterlist / wattpad
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"Raising money for better mental health services, would really appreciate you coming along!" I said as I handed out some flyers by the school entrance. "There's gonna be food and games and all sorts! Free entry!"
On the whole, a lot of students were taking the flyers. Of course, there were the few that outright ignored me or some jocks that took the piss, but overall reception was good. Besides, I was only doing my part to help my mum out, who managed this mental health charity in our town and needed me to spread the word some more about a fundraising event she was hosting next week.
As I continued to hand out flyers, Jackie happened to walk out next, amidst the huddle of students, and accepted the flyer with a grin. She stepped to the side to raise an eyebrow at me inquisitively.
"Ooh, what are you doing?" she asked, eyes scanning the flyer in her hand.
I continued to hand them out whilst speaking to her, soon realising students would just accept anything you held out to them. "Just trying to spread the word about this event at the community centre. My mum thought it would help if I handed these out at school."
She nodded, intrigued, before she looked up at me. "Nice. Are you going?"
"Yep. I got roped into helping out, but I don't mind."
At this, her smile grew. "And are you looking for volunteers?"
I studied her suspiciously. "I suppose so... why?"
She rolled her eyes like it was obvious, which I guess it was. "Because I'd love to help out, duh!"
I blinked, surprised. "Oh, well... yeah. That would be super helpful actually."
"Awesome," she said, tilting her head to flash me a smile. "Share the details tomorrow?"
"Sure thing."
Her eyes sparkled in the light, though with a hint of her usual Jackie mystery. "I'll catch you later, Y/N."
And with that, she was gone. Such a strange girl.
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When the day of the event finally arrived, I was helping my mum out in the morning, making sure all the stalls were set up and the vendors had everything they needed. There was supposed to be a good turnout, considering my mum had done a lot of promotion for it, so I expected it to be busy today.
Just on time, Jackie arrived and found me talking to my mum at the front of the hall. When I spotted her, I smiled and waved her over.
"Hey, thanks for coming," I greeted, giving her a quick hug.
"Thanks for having me," she said cheerfully, before looking to my mum with a bright smile and putting out her hand. "You must be Y/N's sister!"
I internally facepalmed as my mum began to blush at Jackie's compliment. Talk about sucking up.
"Her mother," my mum corrected, shaking her hand. "You can call me Y/M/N. I take it you're Jackie?"
"Oh, how silly of me!" Jackie played into it, and I watched with a questioning smile. "You just look so young! I can see where Y/N gets her looks from. It's lovely to meet you, Y/M/N. Yes, I'm Jackie."
"Well, Jackie, thanks a lot for volunteering today," my mum said appreciatively. "We have a few others helping out too, all wearing one of these." She handed her a lanyard. "We just need some extra hands to watch over things, help out anyone who needs it. Y/N will help out if you need it."
"Sounds good to me," Jackie quipped with a nod. "The place looks great already. You really set all this up yourself?"
Again, my mum was easily swayed by Jackie's words. "I had help, but yes. Glad you like it." Then her pager vibrated and she checked it before saying, "Sorry, girls, I'm needed elsewhere. Y/N, you alright helping Jackie?"
"Uh-huh."
"Great," she said, hugging me sideways and offering Jackie a smile. "See you around, sweetie."
"And you, Y/M/N," Jackie replied with a grin, watching her walk away.
I stared at her with both disbelief and amusement, and she looked back to me with an innocent smile.
"What?"
I raised my eyebrows, trying not to laugh. "What are you doing?"
With a dead serious look in her eyes, she said, "Well, I'm not not flirting with your mum."
I furrowed my brows with a slacken jaw, and she began to laugh at my expression.
"I'm impressing your mum, idiot," she clarified, pulling on her lanyard. "Isn't it obvious?"
"I can see that, but why?" I asked, as she pulled out her compact mirror to check her makeup.
"Why not?" she retorted, winking at me playfully before returning her gaze to her mirror.
I sighed, knowing I'd never understand the way Jackie's brain worked, but also ignored the way my insides fluttered at her wink. Stupid pretty girls and their stupid faces.
After Jackie was finishing beautifying herself, I showed her around the hall and introduced her to some of the people volunteering their time, as well as the vendors and small businesses offering their services. Naturally, she got along with everyone, giving her best impression and no doubt wanting to impress my mum some more. For what reason, I wasn't sure, since there was literally nothing my mum could give her except maybe a good reference for her college application. Either way, I was both concerned and amused for her.
Slowly but surely, the public started to arrive and the hall was soon packed with residents of the community. Music was playing in all corners of the hall, everyone was taking part in some games, donating money wherever they could and buying whatever food they wanted. It was actually a lovely sight to see and I didn't mind helping out when I saw how excited my mum was about it all.
I left Jackie at intervals, the two of us helping out where ever we could, and myself taking some photos for my mum whenever I found the chance. Soon, I was at the charity's stall, assisting some of the volunteers with handing out flyers as a few of them went on their lunch break.
"Y/N, hey!"
I looked up when I heard my name, spotting the daughter of someone my mum worked with, Olivia. We were friendly whenever we saw each other at events like these, but she attended a different school in the area, so I didn't see her much.
"Hey, Liv," I greeted her with a smile when she stopped before me. "How are you?"
"I'm good," she returned my smile. "It's good to see you. It's sweet of you to help out your mum like this."
"Eh, I don't mind," I said with a shrug. "How are you liking it anyway? Been here long?"
She looked around, impressed. "It's a lot more cooler than I thought it would be. Your mum really pulled out all the stops."
"Yeah, it's called trying to appeal to the youth," I joked, making her laugh.
"It worked," she agreed, before studying my face. "You look really nice. Did you do something different with your hair?"
I touched my ponytail instinctively. "No? I guess it was shorter when I last saw you."
She nodded, eyes flickering between mine. "Yeah, I think that's it. Well, you suit it long. Looks really pretty."
Surprised at her compliment, but flattered nonetheless, I smiled with embarrassment and avoided her exceptionally good eye contact. "Thanks."
She chuckled at my reaction. "Cute."
Clearly not expecting this outright flirting today, I held out a flyer to change the subject. "You want one?"
Suppressing the urge to laugh, she accepted the flyer, her fingers brushing mine and only managing to increase the warmth on my cheeks.
"Got a ton of these at home from my mum," she pointed out, making me wince with embarrassment. "But happy to have it."
"Right. Obviously."
She laughed again and I smiled awkwardly, wondering why the hell I was being so weird. I guess it was just so unexpected, and I didn't even know Olivia was into girls. She was lovely, pretty too, but I was caught off guard.
"There you are," I heard Jackie's voice, and then she appeared very closely beside me, an unreadable expression on her face. As if realising Olivia was stood right there, she said, "Oh, hello."
Before I could introduce the two, Olivia seemed to recognise her and studied her curiously.
"Wait, I know you," she started, trying to work it out, before it hit her. "You're Jackie Taylor, captain of the Yellowjackets, right?"
I'd forgotten that the Yellowjackets had played Olivia's school's soccer team many times.
Jackie nodded, looking uncharacteristically disinterested. "Uh-huh."
Olivia, whether she chose to ignore it or didn't notice, smiled politely and looked between us. "Wow, I didn't know you were both friends."
"Well, we are," Jackie said bluntly, and I glanced sideways at her, wondering why she was suddenly so bitter. "Who are you, sorry?"
"Oh, how rude of me," Olivia said, paying no mind to her attitude. "I'm Olivia."
"Olivia is the daughter of one of my mum's colleagues," I explained to Jackie, hoping she'd lose her random irritation. "She goes to East Rutherford High."
Jackie nodded, eyes not leaving Olivia, and I began to grow uncomfortable in the awkward and unnecessary tension that had formed. 
Olivia seemed to feel the same as she smiled awkwardly and looked to me. "Well, it was nice seeing you, Y/N."
"You too," I said with an apologetic smile. "Have fun today."
She nodded uncomfortably and left, leaving a very jealous Jackie stood next to me. What she was jealous at was beyond me, considering she'd never known Olivia existed until now.
"You okay?" I asked, nudging her in the side to regain her attention.
Jackie looked back to me, losing her mood. "Huh? Oh, yeah. All fine here."
I quirked a brow, trying to read her expression, but she was very good at not letting me know what she was thinking.
"Right, well, what did you need?" I asked, deciding to just leave it. It wasn't like they'd meet again, was it?
"Oh, erm, someone at the entrance needed a hand and said only you'd know what to do," she remembered.
"Okay, I'll go check," I said, before looking around then handing her the pile of flyers in my hand. "You got this until Jerry comes back from his break?"
She accepted the flyers with ease. "Aye aye, captain."
I rolled my eyes, a ghost of a smile on my lips, before heading to the front of the hall. Jackie could be so weird sometimes.
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Not long later, I was taking some photos of residents chatting with vendors and owners of different stalls, knowing my mum would want to use them for promotional material in the future.
"So, if you're taking all these photos of everybody else," Jackie's voice suddenly rang out from behind me, making me stop what I was doing, "who's taking them of the volunteers?"
I turned to look at her smug expression and said, "I got some of you earlier, darling, no need to worry."
She scoffed playfully, and strangely enough, her cheeks were growing pink. "That's not what I meant, idiot." I quirked a brow and she continued, "You're supposed to be in them too."
Realising what she meant, I shook my head. "Oh, no, it's fine, I–"
But she ignored me as she was already beginning to remove the camera strap from around my neck, her fingers brushing my skin and giving me goosebumps. "Just show me what to do and I've got this covered."
"Jackie, really, it's–"
She silenced me with a single stare and I had no choice but to let her, knowing she wouldn't give up if I didn't.
"Okay," I reluctantly agreed, before trying to think where to begin. "Erm..."
She wasn't really listening, having accepted long before that she'd get what she wanted, and was already looking around for something. Finally, she grabbed my hand and said, "Over here. I'm gonna take one with the cupcakes."
We stopped before a cupcake stand and she motioned towards it.
"Pretend you're serving someone," she said, when I stared at her with confusion.
I stifled a laugh. "Or I could actually serve someone?"
She considered it before hiding a smile, and she looked really pretty doing it. "That works too."
Laughing properly, I sorted out the settings on my camera before letting her take a few photos of me serving some people. It was weird, since I was never the subject of a photo, especially when it was Jackie Taylor perceiving me on the other side of the camera. But after a few takes, Jackie approached me and removed the camera from her neck.
"All done?" I asked, secretly hoping the answer was yes, but she shook her head.
"We've gotta have one together," she said like it was obvious, and before I could protest, she was already stopping a passer-by, asking them if they could take it.
"Jackie–"
She shushed me before smiling with amusement and wrapping an arm around my shoulder. "Smile for the nice lady, Y/N."
I swallowed hard, unable to think straight when I smelt her floral perfume lingering in the air. Did she always smell this nice?
"Say cheese!" the lady who was taking the photo said.
Snapping back into reality, I rested my hand on Jackie's waist before smiling. The lady took a few, which probably featured variations of my same awkward smile and Jackie's picture-perfect one. Finally, Jackie let go of me to thank the lady, and I could suddenly breathe again, trying not to overthink that whole encounter. Again, just stupid pretty girls and their stupid pretty perfumes.
"You better show me those," Jackie said with a chuckle, handing me back my camera.
I exhaled, smiling a little. "I will."
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Not long after I ate a quick lunch, Y/BF/N dropped by with her parents to show their support. After they did their round of the hall, Y/BF/N found me again, laughing.
"What?" I asked, wondering what she found so funny.
"Nothing. It's just– Jackie's really laying it on thick with you, huh?"
At this, I raised my brows in agreement. "Right? You've noticed it too? I'm not imagining it?!"
"Definitely not," she said between laughter. "Pretty sure she's becoming obsessed with you. I've seen her find you like a million times. And I'm pretty sure she keeps buttering your mum up."
Glad I wasn't going crazy, I nodded in agreement.
"What did you do? She's either planning to murder you or marry you."
"Hilarious," I said, unamused, and she kept laughing.
"As long as she's not fighting for my place as your bestie, she can do what she wants," she said with a grin, before hugging me. "Look, I gotta go. I have babysitting and my parents are having a date night."
"It's all good, thanks for stopping by anyway," I said with a smile. "Tell your mum and dad thanks too. See you later, Y/BF/N."
As she walked away, I thought about what she said, and was unable to let it leave my head as the day went on. She's either planning to murder you or marry you. Clearly the first option was out of the question, but Jackie couldn't like me, could she? She was straight, as far as I knew, and I was certain this was just an unlikely friendship. Right?
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Quite literally when I thought the day couldn't get any stranger, the rest of the Yellowjackets team decided to show up, finding both Jackie and I at the front counter. I was surprised, whereas Jackie greeted them all with a hug.
"This looks sick," Van said as she looked around. "Oh my god, is that a bouncy house?!"
"It's for the kids, but–"
Before I could finish, she was already legging it to the other side of the hall, making Taissa groan but follow after her.
"What are you guys doing here?" I asked, before correcting, "I mean, I'm glad to see you all, but I don't think the flyers at school worked that well."
Shauna chuckled and nodded to the blonde beside me. "Jackie invited us."
"More people means more money for charity, right?" Jackie said when I looked to her.
"I– yeah," I answered, not really having a retort. It was very kind of her.
The Yellowjackets stayed for a little while, actually earning a lot of attention since many people from school and their parents recognised the award-winning soccer team. It worked in our favour, as we seemed to be getting a lot more money with everyone being encouraged by them to spend more. I couldn't exactly tell you why, but I knew we had Jackie to thank.
When the event finally ended and everybody left, the hall was a mess and I was already dreading cleaning up, but at least my mum looked ecstatic as she approached Jackie and I.
"You girls did great work today," she said to us both with a bright smile. "And Jackie, thank you for inviting your soccer team! I don't know why I forgot that you were the captain. Explains so much!"
"Of course, happy to help," Jackie returned with a grin.
"I don't want to keep you any longer," my mum told her. "Thanks again for volunteering."
"It was really fun," Jackie said, and she didn't seem to be lying or exaggerating.
"Looks good on your college application too," my mum added knowingly, making Jackie chuckle.
"I didn't do it for that," she said earnestly, glancing at me.  "Thanks though. And I don't mind staying, honestly."
"It's all good, Jackie, really," I said to her, not wanting her to feel obliged. "It's a lot to clean."
"Won't be if there's more of us," she retorted, and I was seriously questioning why she was being so helpful and kind. Not that she usually wasn't, but why to me?
"Okay, well, I guess you girls can start with cleaning the tables once the vendors are packed up," my mum said, pleased. "Thanks again."
So, as my mum went to collect all the money together and some of the other volunteers were brushing up the rubbish, Jackie and I got to wiping down all the tables and binning anything that wasn't needed.
"Today was really fun," Jackie said as we worked.
"I heard," I said in a teasing voice, referencing what she said to my mum not long ago.
She rolled her eyes but smiled. "No, I mean it. I had a good time today."
"You gave up your weekend for it, so I'm glad," I said jokingly, but it made her laugh nonetheless, and it made me smile.
We were halfway done with cleaning up, working in a comfortable silence, until she spoke up again.
"That girl earlier. Do you like her?"
I raised my eyebrows as I glanced up at her, but she wasn't looking at me, instead focusing on throwing some rubbish in the bag in her hand.
"Olivia?" I asked, though I knew it was her.
Jackie nodded, and as I tried to think of an answer, she continued in a knowing voice, "She was flirting, you know."
"What?"
"The girl, Olivia," she said with a clenched jaw, still refusing to meet my eyes. "It was textbook flirting. The playing with her hair, blinking a lot. She likes you."
"I didn't even realise," I admitted, and she began to laugh, surprising me yet again. I swear I couldn't keep up.
"God, you're oblivious," she noticed, finally looking at me.
"It seems so."
She stared at me, eyes boring into mine, smile hidden.
"No, I don't like her," I answered her initial question.
She tilted her head curiously. "Why? She not pretty?"
I couldn't help but laugh. "What?"
She kept on going though. "Not your type?"
Despite how amusing it was to witness this side of Jackie, I played along. "She's pretty, yes, but my type? I don't know. But I don't like her like that."
She pursed her lips. "Hmm." As her attention returned to her cleaning, I thought the conversation would end there, but then she asked, "So, what is your type?"
A chuckle was begging to escape my lips. "Why does it matter?"
She shrugged, not very amused, and mumbled, "Just tryna make conversation..."
I was very curious now, eyes taking in her suddenly shy demeanour, as if a switch had just been flipped. A smile fell on my lips as I cleared my throat, wiping the table again.
"Someone who's got a pretty smile," I answered honestly. "Kind eyes."
She hummed nonchalantly.
"I don't know," I said after a moment, shrugging. "I'm hoping I'll just know when I meet someone who's 'my type'."
She nodded, kneeling down to tie the rubbish bag.
"Why? What's your type, Miss Taylor?"
She looked up in thought, biting her lip, and I forced myself to look away when I caught myself staring.
"I thought it was Jeff, but now I'm not so sure either," she said truthfully, making me snort with amusement.
"Yeah, maybe not," I agreed, before stacking the chairs.
"I guess someone who's easy to talk to," she thought aloud, before jokingly adding, "Like you."
My cheeks began to heat up at the compliment and I grew unusually flustered at the insinuation, and then she began to get flustered too, attempting to backtrack.
"Well, I mean, obviously not you," she said, stumbling a little bit, "but you know."
I nodded, smiling with embarrassment as I looked the other way. How did we even end up talking about this?
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After Jackie and I cleaned up all we could, my mum insisted we leave and thanked us for our help. And knowing Jackie, I knew she didn't have a ride home, so naturally, I was it.
As I was driving, I noticed her using the visor mirror to put lipgloss on. I pursed my lips, containing my smile, before asking, "So, do you not wanna get your license ever?"
"I have it," she said with a shrug, before popping her lips satisfactorily in the mirror.
I glanced at her with a quirked brow. "Surely you can afford a car?"
"Sure, but I was born to be a passenger princess," she said, and I started to laugh at how serious she was. "Besides," she added, "I like the ride, don't you?"
"What, the ride with me?" I teased, and she nodded like it was obvious, so I just had to play along. "Sure, it's the best part of the day. I always look forward to driving Jackie home from places."
She grinned. "Knew it."
I stifled my smile with great difficulty, but she was already laughing, unable to play the part for much longer. And as I glanced at her between driving, her laughter brightening up the space instantly and making my heart flutter, I wondered if maybe girls with pretty laughs were my type.
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The next morning at school, I was getting some books out my locker when I felt someone bump me from the side. It was Jackie in all her glory, wearing her varsity jacket and leaning against the lockers with a smile on her face.
"Good morning," she said cheerily.
"Morning," I said, closing my locker and facing her. "How're you feeling? Tired from yesterday?"
"Surprisingly, no," she answered. "But I was thinking about how much money your mum raised. D'you know yet?"
"Not yet," I said, touched she actually cared. "My mum's still counting everything. I'll let you know when."
"Oh, awesome," she said with a smile. "And the photos? When will they be done? Don't think I've forgotten."
I gave her a knowing look. "I'll be developing them today. Should be done after school."
"I've got soccer practice after school, so maybe I can see them after," she suggested hopefully. "When will you be done?"
"About an hour? Maybe a little longer?"
The bell rang, interrupting our conversation, and she straightened up before saying, "Cool. You alright to meet me at the locker room five thirty-ish?"
"Yeah, sounds good," I confirmed, and she flashed me a smile before heading to class.
My day went by as usual and then I went straight to photography class after school to finish developing my rolls of film. It was my favourite part of shooting, aside from the actual shooting, because I finally got to see how all the photos turned out.
This time, there were some I was pretty proud of and I knew my mum would love for her promotional stuff. I then got to the ones Jackie took and smiled to myself, reminding myself to compliment her on how she had the makings of a photographer. After these, I reached the ones of Jackie and I together, remembering how frozen I became from the mere scent of her perfume.
Jackie Taylor was never somebody I'd thought of like that before. Sure, I'd seen her around and chatted with her enough to determine she was lovely, pretty and quite the catch, but I'd never personally felt anything towards her that was romantic. But ever since we'd been hanging out more lately, I was growing confused.
And yesterday, the way she was acting? All weird and jealous? I was sure she was flirting, but she was always flirty with everyone.
But Y/BF/N had noticed too, so I wasn't going crazy. But why? She liked guys. But maybe she liked me too?
I groaned, moving onto the next photos, glad it wasn't another one of Jackie. She was infiltrating my thoughts and it was making me feel all weird inside. The last thing I wanted was to fall for Jackie Taylor. I was sure it would destroy me.
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Once I finally had all the photographs done, it had just hit half five and I went straight to the girls' locker room to meet the captain herself. Only, when I got there, nobody was there and I figured practice had ran over, so I waited a little longer.
A few minutes later, I heard voices from down the hall and stood up as the team were chatting, heading for the locker room.
"Oh, hey, Y/N!" Lottie greeted when she saw me, before pointing over her shoulder. "Jackie's coming."
"Thanks," I said with a smile.
The girls greeted me as they walked past, entering the locker room, then Jackie was the last one to run by, red-faced, dishevelled and sweaty.
"Sorry," she breathed out. "Practice ran over and I had to help coach with something and–"
"Hey, relax," I said with a chuckle, cutting her off. "It's fine."
"Give me ten minutes?" she asked hopefully. "I just need to shower."
"Sure," I agreed, and she sighed with relief. "You're going home with Shauna, right? My car is in the lot. I can meet you there?"
She nodded, relaxing. "Yeah. Thanks, Y/N."
I waved as she went into the locker room before going straight to my car in the parking lot, getting comfy because a ten minute shower for Jackie definitely meant longer. And I was proven correct when twenty minutes later, as I was reading my book to pass time, she suddenly knocked on the driver's seat window, startling me.
"Sorry!" she said, her voice muffled on the other side of the glass.
"It's okay," I said, sitting up and stepping out the car. And then I looked at her and tried not to get distracted by how beautiful she looked because she wasn't wearing makeup and I'd never seen her without it before. Clearing my throat, I said, "How was practice?"
"Good, thanks," she breathed out with a smile, before nodding encouragingly. "So? The pictures?"
I swallowed hard, jumping into action. "Right, the pictures! One sec."
Reaching into my car, I grabbed my bag and pulled the photos out in a folder, giving her the spares I'd printed for her. She looked through them with a soft smile, the ones of her and I and also the ones she'd taken herself, and I found myself distracted by the constellation of freckles dusting her nose.
"These are great, I'm not so bad," she joked, before looking up and bringing me back to reality. "I love the ones of us. Can I keep these?"
I nodded. "Yeah, of course. Those are for you. You did good."
Her eyes sparkled excitedly. "It was a great day. I'd love to help out with something like it again if I can."
"I'll let you know if anything comes up," I promised.
She nodded with satisfaction before glancing at the photos again. "Thanks. I should go now. Shauna's waiting."
I hummed as she turned to leave, not planning to say anything, but the words kind of slipped out. "Hey, Jackie?"
She paused, glancing at me. "Yeah?"
My eyes moved from the freckles on her nose to the patient smile on her lips, then landed on her bright hazel eyes, looking green in the sunlight. "You look pretty without makeup."
Taken aback, she blinked before smiling nervously. That cute pink blush tinged her cheeks and she nodded quickly. "Er, thanks."
I began to smile as she left, surprised but also a little pleased with myself that I could have that effect on her.
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Emerald Hallow Chapter 5
Summary: Steve Rogers wants to move on.  He wants to forget Peggy, and dive into the 21st century.  But this man of the past doesn’t know how to navigate being an Alpha in a modern world of skittish Omegas.  He prides himself on his self control, never wanting to harm or scare them, until something just smells too damn good…and he’s not the only one who notices.  
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Warnings: abo!dynamics, smutty smut smut, name calling, eventual threesome, voyeurism, rough sex
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This was the first time Bucky was going to see Y/N perform at the club.  It was Thanksgiving weekend, the Fall decorations already being put away and the Christmas decor going up seemingly overnight.  Steve and Bucky sat at a small table near the front of the stage off to the right, listening to the band warm up as the bar bustled with people.  Every Saturday night was packed whenever Y/N sang, and Bucky looked around in amazement.
“Wow, she’s really made a name for herself, hasn’t she?” Bucky mused quietly, watching the couples in their vintage outfits get settled at their tables, looking excitedly at the stage.
“You have no idea,” Steve replied, throwing Bucky a cocked eyebrow.
Just then the lights dimmed and the spotlight came on, the band counting themselves in and playing a small introduction.  The drag queen host came out and the audience cheered, making her smile wide as she gave a dramatic bow.  “Good evening everybody!  I’m your host Dirty Peaches, but you can call me Peaches ‘cuz I get nasty,” the crowd “oo-ed.”  “That’s a ‘Yonce' reference for those of you who are uncultured.  Wow, what a turnout!  Y’all been missing somebody?”  The audience cheered again, and a chant started amongst the crowd.
“Emerald Hallow!”
“Emerald Hallow!”
“Okay okay, shit, I know when I’m not wanted,” Peaches said, looking put out.  “Without further ado, please give a warm welcome to the one, the only, Emerald Hallow!”
The crowd cheered louder as Peaches stepped back and the curtain behind her opened to reveal Y/N.  Bucky’s mouth dropped open, his eyes going comically wide as she stepped out and hugged Peaches and greeted her bandmates.  She was dressed in a floor length satin gown.  This one was much more modest than the one Steve had first met her in, with only her arms showing from the elbow down, displaying her tattoos.  The dress was voluminous, hugging around her waist and chest snuggly while the rest flowed around her.  It was a bright, crimson red color, her green hair complimenting it and making her look like a Christmas herald.  Her hair was finger-waved again, the curls cascading down her back with her bangs curled and pinned back.  She wore blood red lipstick that matched the dress and her sharp cat-eye eyeliner again.
“Holy fuck,” Bucky moaned, shifting himself so his erection wasn’t too obvious.  Steve moved as well, his eyebrows hung low as he watched her.
“Hello, my pretties,” Y/N greeted everyone, her voice low and seductive.  The audience whooped and hollered.  “I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving, and even if you didn’t, maybe we can have a little fun together tonight,” she winked.  “Lovies?” she gestured to the band, and they counted themselves into an introduction.  “I’m feeling very…sexy lately,” Y/N sighed.  More whoops resounded through the room.  “You feeling sexy?” she smiled.  “Well then…come here big boy.”
The music started, the trumpet playing a slow and dirty melody.  More cheers were heard as couples moved to the small dance floor, the dancing much sexier than Steve had seen last time.  
“You’ve been a bad, bad boy, I’m gonna take my time, so enjoy.”
Y/N’s eyes closed, her hands running down her hips as she swayed to the beat.
“There’s no need to feel no shame, Relax and sip upon my champagne. ‘Cause I wanna give you a little taste Of the sugar below my waist, You nasty boy.”
Her eyes were fixated on Steve as her hands went back up and over her stomach and slightly down the area between her legs but quickly back up to her chest, skimming across her breasts.
“I’ll give you some ooh-la-la Voulez-vous coucher avec moi? I got you breaking into a sweat Got you hot, bothered and wet You nasty boy.”
Her eyes were now on Bucky, raking over his figure.  She reached toward him, her fingers swirling in “come hither” motion then moving her body so her back was facing them, tilting her hips towards him.  Bucky twitched, having to stop himself from moving.
“Oh, baby for all it’s worth I swear I’ll be the first to blow Your…mind! Now if you’re ready, come and get me I’ll give you that hot, sweet, sexy, loving…”
The song continued and Steve and Bucky were both squirming.  She looked too good, sounded too good, mixed with the ambience of the club around them and her scent seeming to pool around them and the audience it was like sweet torture.
“...now you better give me a little taste Put your icing on my cake You nasty boy. Oh no, ooh there I go again I need a spanking, ‘cause I’ve been bad! So let my body do the talkin’ I’ll slip you that hot, sweet, sexy lovin’.”
Y/N started to move more to the beat, throwing her head back and riffing through the bridge, singing phrases like, “Come on sugar!” and whiny “oohs” that made Steve shut his eyes tight and Bucky’s metal arm creak under the pressure of the fist he put it in.  She sang to them, then to others, and at one point as the song started to end she scratched her long nails against her bond mark, making her pheromones burst through the enclosed space.  She was causing the crowd to get more rowdy, the dancing couples nearly undressing and pawing at each other.  She finished on a deep, whiny note and jiggled her body to the final drum.  Steve felt territorial and murderous seeing the effect she had on everyone around her, and felt sorry for Bucky who was seriously struggling in the seat next to him.  
The songs never stopped, one sexy number after another.  By the time her set was ending Bucky was sweating and Steve’s jaw ached from how hard he was biting down.  
“Thank you my pretties!  I’ll see you next week.  Good night, and have fun!” Y/N winked and licked her lower lip.  She bowed deeply then acknowledged her band, then swayed her hips as she disappeared into the curtain behind her.  
Steve turned to Bucky, who was gnawing at his lip and wiping his brow.  “She really does play dirty,” Bucky growled.
“Little tease,” Steve grunted.  He stood quickly.  “Come on.”
“What?  Where are we going?” Bucky asked, quickly standing with him.
Steve walked towards the backstage area.  He went through the curtain, looking around for Y/N.  When she was nowhere to be seen he gestured to one of the techies.  “Where’d Emerald go?”
“Oh, she left already,” she said.  
“Fuck,” Steve grunted.  The techie stared at him.  “Sorry.  Thank you.”  She walked away and he turned to Bucky.  “Her place.”
“She hasn’t moved in with you?” Bucky asked, following Steve out to the car they came in.  
“No, she likes having her own space.  But that’s going to change very soon,” Steve said threateningly.
“Look, punk, I know you’re mad but she has every right to be upset with us.  Tonight was payback, that’s all.  As frustrated and horny as I am, we can’t let our emotions get the better of us,” Bucky reasoned, trying to give off a calming scent in the car as Steve drove too fast to Y/N’s apartment.
Once they parked Steve hopped out and barreled through the front door of her building, Bucky following not far behind.  She was on the first floor so he quickly went to her door that was on a secluded part of the hallway.  He knocked hard on the door.
“Omega, open the door,” Steve commanded, trying to breathe normally.  
“Fuck off, Alpha,” Y/N called back through the door.  
“Don’t think I won’t break down this door,” Steve threatened, his scent getting stronger.
Y/N opened the door just a fraction, glaring up at him.  “What’s wrong, Steve?  Feeling a little…frustrated?” her eyes narrowed and she looked down at his groin where his cock was straining against his pants.
Steve carefully but forcefully pushed the door open, making her step back.  Bucky watched carefully, staying a step back but entering and closing the door behind him.  Steve groaned at her outfit, a night teddie that matched the red gown she wore earlier.  Her hair was tied up now, but the red lipstick was still on.  “What do you think you were doing up there tonight, huh, Emerald?” he growled.  “You just love being a fucking tease, don’t you?  You sent Buck into an early rut.”
“What?  I…” Bucky started to disagree but then felt a deep tug in his groin and slightly doubled over.  “Shit.”
“I smelled it on him the moment you stepped out from the curtain,” Steve said, not once looking away from her.  “I’m sorry we didn’t include you this morning.  We should have talked about all of that before, but we didn’t, and we overstepped what is obviously a boundary for you.  It was something that we needed to get over the initial hurdle in our relationship together.  But for you to go up there, and nearly send everyone in that room into heat or rut, is inexcusable.”
Y/N’s gaze never wavered.  She was not sorry, and from what he could tell, she was far from done.  “It’s hard to not get what you want.  The frustration feels stifling, doesn’t it?” She slowly approached him, getting close only to swerve around him and head towards Bucky.  She walked up to Bucky, who was grimacing in pain, and pulled his head down into a passionate kiss.  His hands gripped her face and held her close to him, moving his face down and scenting her neck hungrily.  She pushed him back into the couch he was standing next to, making him sit, then pulling his clothes off one at a time, glancing at Steve periodically.  “Overwhelming,” she muttered once she got Bucky fully naked.  She turned and sat on his lap, leaning back against him.  As she sat Steve saw she wasn’t wearing any underwear, Bucky’s cock slipping between her lower lips as she gyrated on him.  Bucky’s hands immediately went to her breasts, pulling them out of the teddie and kneading them in his large hands.  He was lost to his rut, not noticing or caring that Steve was there watching.  His lips licked and sucked at her neck, making his scent and hers mix in heady perfume that made Steve’s mouth water.  “How unfair,” Y/N said through gritted teeth.
Steve’s eyes blinked rapidly and his hand started moving towards his belt.  “Don’t you dare,” Y/N growled.  “You don’t get to join. It’s my turn with Bucky now.”  She reached down and started flicking her clit, her hips jerking and making Bucky whine behind her.  His hips started moving faster, his cock peeking through her legs repeatedly.  “You don’t get to touch yourself,” she instructed Steve.  He grunted and sank to his knees.  “I want Bucky’s knot.  Do you think he’ll breed me before you, Alpha?” She suddenly stiffened and came hard, a gush of her slick coating Bucky’s cock and her legs.  
Bucky moaned and tried to aim his hips to get his cock up into her.  He slipped his flesh arm down between her legs and dipped a finger inside her, his teeth biting gently into her shoulder.  “Should he mark me, Alpha?” Y/N asked Steve, her hips shaking as Bucky’s finger moved faster in and out of her, then adding another finger.  “Then you’ll both be my mates.  How does that sound, Stevie baby?”
“So good, fuck Mama,” Steve groaned, his hands shaking as he restrained from touching himself.
“Mama?  Huh…I like it,” Y/N laughed lightly.  She moved off of Bucky’s lap, making Bucky whimper at the loss of her, but she moved him over so she could lay down on the couch, and he quickly moved to hover over her.  She spread her legs wide, inviting Bucky to settle in between as he stroked his throbbing cock and ran the tip through her lower lips, getting himself wet with her slick.  He slowly started to push into her, pulling a long keen from her.  “He feels so good, Steve.  No wonder you couldn’t wait for me this morning.”
“Mama please,” Steve begged, crawling towards the two of them.  “I can’t take this, please, love.”
Bucky pushed fully into her and she arched her back, focusing back on him.  Y/N ran her hands up and along Bucky’s stomach, chest, shoulders, neck and into his hair.  She gripped the hair at the nape of his neck and pulled, making Bucky’s head wrench back and a loud growl rumble from his chest.  “Look Bucky, look how horny our Stevie is,” she moaned.  Bucky’s eyes finally found Steve’s and he growled again, trying to stake a claim.  Steve growled back in warning.  “You’re both so fucking hot, God,” Y/N shivered then pulled Bucky’s face back to her, focusing him back to the task at hand.  He quickly lowered himself over her chest, licking, sucking and nipping at her breasts as his thrusts picked up.  Steve felt small again, tears starting to prick at the sides of his eyes as the pleasure in his body had nowhere to go.
Y/N sensed his change and looked over at him and reached a hand out.  “Give me your cock, Alpha.”
Steve moved so fast he nearly tripped himself.  He pulled his belt and pants and underwear off, standing next to Y/N and Bucky.  She took his large cock in her small hand and started pumping him steadily.  She lifted her head to lick him and he stepped closer to help her reach.  She licked him from tip to base, lathering him in her spit.  Bucky looked up from her breasts and watched her suck on Steve.  He whimpered at the sight.  Y/N opened her mouth wide and tilted her head back.  Steve understood and positioned himself above her head and slid his cock into her mouth and then deep down into her throat.  She slightly gagged but breathed through her nose steadily to take him in all the way.  Steve fucked her throat as Bucky fucked her pussy.  The whole thing was so erotic that he knew he was going to bust any second.
Bucky started moving even faster as he licked her throat where the outline of Steve’s cock was moving.  As his thrusts became even more frenzied he started nuzzling the opposite side from where Steve had bit and claimed her, his teeth scraping against her gland.  “Claim her, Buck,” Steve grunted as he felt his balls tighten.  “Then she’ll be ours.”
Bucky inhaled her again, then just as his hips snapped harshly and his knot inflated fully he locked himself to her and bit down on her neck, filling her pussy up with his seed.  Y/N shrieked as her own orgasm washed over her, the vibration in her throat setting Steve off into cumming and he gasped and shivered, spilling himself down into her throat where she swallowed him greedily.  As they all breathed heavily Steve started to pull himself out slowly, making sure not to hurt Y/N as her throat relaxed.  She wetly coughed once he retreated and Bucky kissed her, tasting Steve on her tongue and moaning again.  He pulled away from the kiss and lifted his head to lick Steve’s cock, giving his tip a small suck then laying his head back into the crook of Y/N’s neck, his bite mark leaving her skin red and sore, which he licked heavily to soothe.  
“Mine,” Bucky whispered as he kissed his mark.  “Ours.”
“So good, Omega,” Steve praised her, making her smile lazily up at him.  He leaned down and kissed her.  “Please tell me the war is over.”
“You wish,” Y/N smirked.
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pokemonshelterstories · 6 months ago
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hey...im not really sure why im telling you this but i guess its because i have no one else to tell. i live in a small town, and recently a neighbor's goodra (who i usually see every day and get to pat and give treats to) went on some kind of frenzied rampage. the town had to call in some local rangers because even goodras trainer couldnt get her to calm down...i still dont know what caused it, since theyre still investigating but my neighbor got hurt in the crossfire (recovering thankfully). people and pokemon lost their homes. i was one of the lucky ones really, seeing as only part of my house got destroyed.
the support turnout has been really great and i heard goodra was safely returned to her pokeball and is being treated and studied to find the cause. the thing is, i feel so conflicted.
this goodra has never shown a hint of aggression in the years ive known her (she was a sligoo when we first met, but evolved not long after.) shes always been gentle and sweet, and caring towards everyone she meets. and i trust my neighbor has been taking good care of her. but i also was there in the middle of the night when folks dragged my neighbor out of her burning and collapsed home, and when a stray dragon rage hit my house.
i dont want to say im 'traumatized' by it, because that feels like it would be like admitting a pokemon i really cared for hurt me and my neighbors/town on purpose. and i know that cant be true. i know that goodra wouldnt have hurt a fly before that night. but i keep having nightmares about the flames and the screams. there was ash and smoke EVERYWHERE. i could barely breathe. it took all night and late into the morning to put out all the fires, and the extent of the damage was pretty severe. everyone who wasnt injured has been working hard to help others rebuild.even forest pokemon have come venturing out to help.
but i cant. i feel like if i walk outside im going to be back there again. everyone is helping except me. i was lucky i didnt get hurt. but i can barely stand to look out a window to see the destruction. im scared of my goodra friend, and that hurts worse than anything else.
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i am...very sorry to hear that, but i think you need therapy. this isn't something i can help you with. it's natural to be scared of a pokemon that attacks you, even one that was friendly beforehand, and overcoming that fear takes time and professional help.
as for the goodra...i hope she's alright, and i hope your neighbor is too. unfortunately bouts of sudden rage from a normally-calm pokemon are often the result of a neurological problem. hopefully her medical checkup comes back with something treatable. this is why it's always important to be careful around these powerful pokemon no matter how friendly they are- it just takes one freak accident for people to get hurt.
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munsonluhvr · 9 months ago
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MATCHMAKER, MATCHMAKER (DAY #3: LOVE LETTER EVENT)
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contents: steve harrington x reader. nsfw! At a matchmaking event in Hawkins, you and Steve are introduced to each other for the first time and let's just say - the sparks fly. for clarification, steve is about 27, 28. word count - 2.3k
notes: welcome to day 3 of the love letter event; i hope you all have enjoyed it so far! i dont even care if this fic is hasty in the plot, i love a good hook up with stranger!steve. point blank period.
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“Could this get any worse?” A blonde girl with a name tag that reads ‘Anna’ says, shaking her head as her eyes scan the room. “I thought we would be meeting real men not these boys.”
You can’t help but laugh, feeling pleased that other’s feel similar to you. You’re at the first matchmaking event in Hawkins, standing in the gymnasium at Hawkins High School as you mingle with the opposite sex in hopes of finding a potential partner. However, the selection was less then subpar, and you were debating going home.
“I couldn’t agree with you more, the concept sounded a lot better when I saw the flyer, now I’m wondering what I’m doing here.” You respond to ‘Anna.’ The girl sighs in response, swirling the wine in her glass, her bracelets clinking together. A beat later, Anna speaks up again. “Happy Valentine’s Day to us, I guess.”
Your eyes look around, seeing the large group of people that mingle about the room. Cutout hearts made from red and pink construction paper are taped to the walls, adding color to the bland gymnasium. Many tall, standalone tables are scattered around the room, covered in tablecloths, host Valentine’s decorations in the middle of the tabletop, chocolate Hershey kisses scattered around. It looks like a high school dance.  
There must be a hundred people that attend the matchmaking event, you had overheard the hosts of the event that it was a bigger turnout then they initially expected; an even fifty men and fifty women. When you saw the flyer for the event when you walked out of Melvald’s General Store, you thought it would be interesting, something to get you out of your comfort zone and meeting people. An event created just for young adults to meet each other, spark conversation, and foster romantic connections; what could be better? Though, now you stand in the gymnasium, watching poorly dressed men, men who couldn’t even make eye contact, exert larger than life egos and flaunting how they’ll ‘get lucky’ tonight. It didn’t help that you got all dressed up, spent close to an hour picking out the right outfit, applying your makeup flawlessly, styling your hair just right. It was a bummer; the night had had so much potential.
 There wasn’t a single cute guy you saw at the event, and you had really tried to be open minded too. You let men sweet talk you, let them think you would give them a chance, but none of them peaked your interest, none made you curious. That is until Steve.
You are about to throw in the towel, standing against the wall with several women who were feeling identical to your feelings, but something tells you to give it one more go. “Wish me luck,” you whisper to Anna, pushing yourself off the wall. Anna offers you a sympathetic smile, lifting her glass towards you. You spy an empty table, deciding to park yourself there and allow anyone to approach you. You wobble in your high heels, the color of them pink to make your outfit cute and colorful, but you confidently stride over to the empty table that is at the other side of them room.
Once you reach the table, you take a sip of your wine, letting the liquid trickle down your throat. You wish you drank more when you walked into the event, it would have made the experience so much more tolerable.
You play nonchalant, casually resting on the tabletop. Instantly, Steve Harrington is captured by your presence as he notices you from the across the room. He notices you’re all alone and he is quick to get to you before anyone else. Steve rounds behind you, stepping off to the side to announce his presence to you. “What is a beauty like you standing all alone over here?”
You smile, a hot flush washing over your body. Not only is this man that stands in front of you the most attractive man at the event, he’s also the most attractive man you’ve seen in your entire life. “Waiting for a guy like you to come talk to me.” You say, a playful smile lingering on your mouth.
Steve laughs, running a hand through his hair. “Well, I’m glad I came over here then. You’re y/n?” Steve says, squinting to look at your small nametag. You nod, mimicking his glance, you squint and get a look at his nametag. “And you’re Steve?” Steve leans towards the tabletop, nodding. “Steve Harrington. Also known as your next boyfriend.”
You raise your eyebrows, amused by his answer. There was something that was different then the other guys you have met so far. He’s seemingly got an edge to him, something that makes you curious and want to get to know him. It also doesn’t hurt that he’s incredibly attractive, a sweet twinkle in his chocolate brown eyes. “Is that so?” you say, tilting your head to the side.
Steve nods, taking a sip of his wine. “If you let me.”
You smile, feeling a blush creep across your cheeks. You laugh softly, shaking your head. You like that he’s confident, playful, but not arrogant. “You’re just cute enough that I might let you.” You say, placing your glass on the table beside you. You decide in this moment that you’d let this ‘Steve Harrington’ ruin your life.
Steve smiles, amusement playing across his face. Steve is slightly mad at himself as he lets his eyes graze over your body. Steve had come to the matchmaking event to find a partner, a girlfriend, it was time for him to settle down. He had left his playboy habits in the past, trying to mature over the several years he has been single, but Steve can’t help but let thoughts of bending you over enter his mind; it’s hasty, Steve knows that. 
“Is that so?” Steve says, mimicking you. You smile, laughing lightly. You nod; giving it up easily was not part of your plan for tonight but as the minutes pass by with Steve in your presence, your plans change quickly. “Met anybody tonight that peaked your interest?” Steve asks, looking past you to the crowd that continues to mingle behind you.
“Just you,” you say, biting your lip.
“Ah,” Steve says, putting his attention back onto you. “So, there’s a chance I could ask you to dinner and you’d say yes?”
You shrug. “There’s a possibility.”
Steve continues to be amused by you, shaking his head. “Is there a chance I could drive you home before anyone else approaches you and takes away the small possibility I have?”
You laugh. You had already been ready to leave and you were grateful that you didn’t have to take the bus back home. “Certainly.”
After retrieving yours and Steve’s coats, you take a walk across the parking lot, instantly greeted by the brisk, February air. You close your coat across your body, attempting to conserve any body heat. Steve walks beside you, ushering your body across the parking lot to his station wagon. Once you approach the car, Steve walks you to the passenger seat but he pauses.   
Steve gives you a look, one that you received many times from men. His eyes exhibit hunger, a deep interest in getting to know you beneath your clothes. You debate it in your mind, though you already know you’re going decide. Should you ignore Steve’s inviting look, only accepting his proposal to drive you home? Where’s the fun in that? Sure, it’s a bit crazy to hook up with someone after you met him only a short while ago. It is Valentine’s day after all, love is indeed in the air.
You let Steve grab ahold of your hips, his mouth finding yours with ease. Upon contact, you taste the light flavor of the wine they severed inside at the event, his tongue swiping across the bottom of your lip. It has been so long since you’ve been touched, your body instantly obliges by making your cunt slick with arousal. Steve leans you up against the side of his car, his body pressing against yours. His strong hands cup your face, your arms wrapped around his middle, as you help bring your two bodies together. There is a sense of urgency in his movements, his fingers tremble with anticipation.
Maneuvering around your body, Steve pulls open the door to the backseat of his station wagon, gently pulling you to the side to encourage you to get in. You break your mouth from his, backing yourself into the backseat of his car. Your heart pounds against your chest, the anticipation beginning to take a toll on you. Steve climbs into the car after you, letting his body hover over yours. Leaning back slightly, Steve pulls the car door shut, and begins to pull his jacket off, tossing it into the front seat. You follow, your fingers fumbling as you unzip the side of your dress, shrugging it off your body. You’re left in your undergarments, watching Steve as he strips his clothes of piece by piece.
Once Steve’s shirt is off, exposing his bare chest, which your hands immediately explore, and he’s shrugged his pants off, leaving him in his boxers, you lean back on the seats, parting your legs. Steve positions himself over you, letting his mouth re-connect with yours. “You’re so beautiful,” Steve mumbles against your lips, his fingers toying with the straps of your bra, gently pulling each strap down. You hook your fingers into your panties, pulling them off swiftly. Your fingers move quickly to the band of Steve’s boxers, working to pull them off too. At the same time, Steve continues to work at pulling your bra down, pulling it further down your torso, exposing your nipples. Steve breaks his mouth from yours once more, planting kisses from your jaw, down your throat, to your chest. Cupping your breast with one hand, maneuvering your breast into his mouth, his tongue brushing across your nipple. Upon contact, your head throws back, your fingers moving from his boxers into his lush hair.
Steve can’t take the anticipation any longer, reaching down his body to shrug his boxers off. Before you have any time to process, Steve pushes himself into you, your legs tightening around his waist. You gasp, your hands gripping Steve’s biceps. Steve moves inside of you at an even pace, beginning to stroke your sensitive spot, encouraging your eyes to roll into the back of your head. You whimper, his large size asking your cunt to accept his size, though you had never delt with anyone quite as large as Steve.
Your grip around Steve’s bicep tightens, his cock stretching you out. With each stroke, you feel Steve immerse himself deeply in you, small grunts escaping his mouth. You moan softly, against Steve’s skin, as he buries his face into the crook of your neck, placing kisses in between grunts. Though it’s freezing outside, cold breezes finding its way into the car, the heat from yours and Steve’s bodies makes the inside of the car hot, fog beginning to form on the windows. The pleasure courses through your body, you reach up in response, your fingers brushing the cold glass of the windows. As Steve moves between your thighs, your legs part, your leg resting against the front seats of the car. “Fuck, Steve.” You whisper, your back arching against his movements. Steve’s name feels foreign rolling off your tongue, though you feel as if you could get used to saying it on a regular basis.  
Steve can barely contain himself as he ruts into you, taking glances at your face which enamors him. Steve has known you for a short while, in reality – less than half an hour, and Steve hopes he gets to know you mor just beyond sex in the back of his car, but at this moment, Steve has never experienced a cunt that wrapped so tightly around him. Steve leans up off your body, lifting your legs so he’s cradling your legs against him, as he strokes into you. He gazes down at you, watching your eyes flutter shut, your lips part, soft moans escaping your lips, your breasts bouncing rhythmically. Underneath the two of you, Steve’s vehicle rocks, reminding Steve that you are in a public place, and that your activities go unnoticed.  
Steve shortens his strokes, his breath becoming ragged as he begins to get closer to finishing. Your body craves him more, your skin tingling under his touch, as your core begins to tighten in your lower abdomen. You whine softly, the pressure building inside of you by the second. Steve’s slow movements aren’t curing your need for him, lifting your hips you grind against him, making up for his slow movements. Steve moves his hands down, his fingers locking around your hip bones, pulling your bottom into him. Steve groans, his eyes fluttering shut, his eyebrows knitting together, as he feels you move against him, at your own temp. And it feels heavenly to him, curing his intense lust for you. Without warning, Steve finishes deep into you, one last moan escaping his throat.
At the same time, your body tenses, an orgasm ricocheting through you. Your legs twinge, shaking around his body. You slump against the seat, your hair sticking to your sweaty forehead. You’re breathless, your chest rising and falling, as Steve removes himself from inside you. Steve inhales several times, attempting to regain his breath. “Wow,” is all Steve says, his limbs loose and weak, as he leans against the car door.
You sit up, noticing the handprint you had made on the window, the bottom of the handprint dripping down, similar to the horror movies. You smile softly; the sex had been that good.
“Can I still take you home and out for dinner later this week?” Steve says, pulling his clothes back onto him. You smile again, looking towards Steve. “Definitely, I’d love that.”
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dogcodedcatboy · 2 months ago
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aaron is up late, roman comes to bother him.
word count: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ less than 2k though
[ technically this is selfshiptober day 1 bc i was feeling the 'night' prompt, but i do not anticipate having it in me to write another one of these this month ;A; this was only proofread by me so. fuck it we ball ]
🌃 starry night dividers by @/thecutestgrotto 🌃
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Aaron can't fall back asleep, which is not uncommon.
Usually, he'd be blowing cigarette smoke out the second story window of his rather compact NYC apartment, hoping to maybe catch the neighborhood cats stealing old lunch meat from the garbage cans.
Tonight, however, he finds himself towering over 600 feet above Manhattan. He's a fucking giant. The Upper West Side sprawls below, with a only a metal railing and some glass panel between him and the sea of buildings. It's hauntingly still from this distance, too far up to hear the ambient city sounds he's grown to find comforting, definitely too far up to spy on the outdoor cat population.
The penthouse terrace still makes him a bit dizzy with awe. It's an obscene luxury to him, to crawl out of bed, be able to just step outside and have this view all to yourself.
He thinks about how little he deserves this, those things you tend to think about at 2 AM when you're alone. He leans farther over the railing to try and look straight down, just peeking, appreciating the height.
"Do a backflip."
Aaron is startled by the sudden noise, but of course it's only Roman, with his voice still husky from sleep, and his usually well-styled hair tousled. He steps out to join Aaron, arms wrapped around himself to shield against the chilly October air. His hazel eyes are bleary, so pretty when the light bounces off of them.
Despite the abrupt entry, Aaron feels his heart swell at the sight of his very sleepy boyfriend creeping outside to harass him, or keep him company. The line between the two is blurry with Roman.
"Rude. I bet you'd feel pretty bad if I did."
"Yeah? Well, I'd feel bad that it's too dark to get a good video of you doing a sick backflip off the ledge."
Roman lets out a soft, amused scoff as he strolls over to stand next to Aaron, their shoulders slightly touching. Roman does this a lot, initiates physical contact but just barely, at first, just enough that it could be written off as incidental.
Aaron recognizes the invitation to scoot closer, leaning himself against Roman's shoulder . "Damn, you're right. Might as well wait to jump off, at least until we can at least get a good viral video out of it."
"Exactly. Gotta get the lighting just right...maybe even hire a fuckin'...videographer, make a whole production out of it. Could be your big break."
"Hmm..." Aaron feigns as though he's considering the offer, tapping his finger on his chin. "Not sure how I'd enjoy all the notoriety as a red smear on the pavement, though. I'm seeing some flaws in this plan."
"Oh, please," Roman huffs softly, the playful tone still present in his sleepy voice as he leans further against Aaron, pressing his cheek against the other man's arm. "You'd have the best funeral turnout of all time. People would come from all over just to get a glimpse of your... smear."
"What a beautiful epitaph, 'Aaron Larkin: Friend, Partner, Chef, Artist, Beautiful Red Smear in the Streets of Manhattan. Jumped off balcony as a commitment to the bit.'"
"Right, exactly. Very heartfelt, very poignant. You did forget 'World's Biggest Attention Whore', though."
"I feel like that's implied."
Despite the morbid bit, he feels rather warm. Instead of moping around when he can't sleep, he's.. well...joking about jumping off of the building, but it's different. He loves the banter, it's one of his favorite things about Roman, how stupid they can be together, bouncing off of each other with terrible stupid things and loving every second of it.
They really could go on forever with this, so Aaron decides to pivot, his voice softening. "Did I wake you up? Or are you also having a hard time sleeping?"
"Couldn't sleep, but then I realized you were missing, so I came to look for you," Roman's voice lowers to a more intimate murmur for just a moment, before he shakes it off. "And, really, I just wanted some fresh air, so I thought I'd come join you. Two birds, one stone and all that."
"Two birds, I'm sure." Aaron smirks. "You know you can just admit that you were, gasp, *worried* about me, and wanted to come check in?" He reaches his arm down to wrap around Roman's waist, his hand resting gently on his hip. "I'm fine, by the way, maybe it's all those espresso martinis keeping me up. Just can't sleep." He reassures, hoping to abate some of the anxiety he knows Roman is trying to conceal.
"I'll admit no such thing," Roman scoffs, but the hint of a soft smile tugs at his lips, betraying his facade of indifference. "I'm a hard-hearted, rugged individual. I don't 'worry', okay? I 'check in', 'inquire', and 'make sure you're not falling off high-rise buildings.' That's all." He leans closer to Aaron, if that's possible.
"You're...ridiculous. You know that?" He doesn't know what else to say. His other favorite thing about Roman is the fact that he, despite all his griping, is about as far from 'hard-hearted' as someone could be. A big softie on the inside. All mush underneath the posturing. "You're ridiculous, and an asshole, and I love you lots."
"Well, you're an idiot... and a pain in the ass," Roman presses his face against Aaron's shoulder. "And I love you too...or whatever."
There's a beat of comfortable silence as they stand together, enjoying each other's presence and the city lights below.
The silence only lasts for a moment, with Roman butting in to complain. "I'm cold...and sleepy."
"We can head back inside?" Aaron offers. He no longer feels the need to stay up and mope, not when he could be hanging out with Roman. "Wanna watch a movie or something." He has a feeling Roman will immediately fall asleep during whatever they pick. It doesn't even matter. Curling up on Roman's giant couch together and dozing off sounds like a perfect way to settle in again for the evening.
"Mm," Roman hums softly, the pout on his lips turning into a lazy, content smile. "Sure, yeah, you can pick the movie," he murmurs. "But I'm gonna need a back massage while we watch, especially after leaning against this railing all night."
"Poor thing. You've been out here for, what, 10 minutes? But, sure...fine." Aaron smirks, he's a total pushover anyway, as if he'd ever not rub Roman's back if he asked nicely, or as nicely as is typical for Roman.
"Yeah, I know, rough life, right?" Roman exaggerates a sigh, his body sagging against Aaron's in a melodramatic gesture.
"C'mon, princess." Aaron teases as he stands up straight, his hand slipping away from Roman's back, at least until they make it inside. "Let's go." He starts walking back indoors, looking over his shoulder, making sure his boyfriend is following.
"Mmm.. I prefer the term 'babygirl'... isn't that the thing now?"
"Jesus Christ, Roman, ew..."
They both head inside, already snickering and deeply entertained by pissing each other off again. Much better than moping around alone.
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fandomofisolation · 16 days ago
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I'm not ready to believe that Buck and Tommy are done for good.
I'm just spitballing here, but I think I have some good reasons for that.
Here's why:
1.
Tommy agreed to go to Maddie's wedding with Buck and showed up still in his turnouts and covered in soot after a grueling 24 (?) hours of fire-fighting because he did not want to go back on that promise. And he kissed Buck in the middle of the hospital and allowed Buck to go into Chimney's hospital room with soot all over his face and met all Buck's family and friends.
Tommy was always talking about the 118 as a family and how he wanted to be a part of that.
Tommy took care of Buck when he dislocated his shoulder and slept over at Buck's place.
Tommy gave Buck a present for their six-month anniversary.
It's not giving "someone who doesn't think this is going to last". It's not giving "someone who is just here for a good time". What it IS giving is "someone who takes this relationship seriously". "Someone who just might be falling in love."
Here's what I'm thinking.
Tommy had just found out that his Buck is the half-her-age himbo that his ex-fiancée Abby dated after he broke off their engagement and "went a little crazy". Now, what we know about Tommy right now is that he has done a lot of work on himself, that he has grown a lot, and that he is a good person. I think it's safe to assume that he feels badly about breaking Abby's heart.
We've seen him talk about his past before, like on their first date or in Buck's loft when he made the "God I hope so" comment but he never really goes in depth. I think he's trying to shield Buck from his trauma. So yeah, when he talked about Abby, he's not gonna give Buck all the ugly details about his own journey. And of course the scene with Josh supports that with the comment about scars.
So Tommy is confronted with a visceral reminder of the woman he hurt. And he probably cared about her. And he probably feels bad. But that happened at a time when he was figuring himself out. He had just left the 118. He was dealing with some shit. He was doing the best he could. What's important here is that he was just embarking on the journey of embracing his sexuality. And for all we know, he might have been right around the age that Buck is right now.
So Tommy sees Buck as his former self. And all that guit comes back and turns into pure panic. Because if Buck is past-Tommy, then Tommy is past-Abby. And Tommy is not gonna let Buck do to him what he himself did to Abby.
But it's not about Buck. Tommy is projecting. This is Tommy's own regret and insecurity.
2.
There are some very important parallels in this episode that I would like to draw your attention to.
7.05: Buck and Tommy have their first date at a restaurant, which ends with Tommy leaving Buck standing in front of the restaurant alone because he doesn't think Buck is ready
8.06: Buck and Tommy have their six-month anniversary date at a restaurant and have a conversation that begins a chain of events which ultimately leads to Tommy breaking up with Buck because he thinks that Buck will break his heart
7.05: Eddie asked Marisol to move in with him, then freaked out and thought that he was going to have to break up with her but ultimately was persuaded that that was not the best course of action. (The fact that everything got fucked up when Kim came into the picture is later and has nothing to do with this. Marisol and Eddie were doing well after he asked her to move back out.)
8.06: Buck asked Tommy to move in with him and Tommy freaked out and "broke up" with Buck.......
7:05: Eddie is dealing with rediscovering a faith that he didn't think was still important to him, because the girl he is dating used to be a nun-in-training
8.06: Eddie is dipping his toe back into the pool of practising his faith and runs into the priest he confessed to at a juice bar, where said priest arguably may have been flirting with him
7.05: Eddie shows up to Buck's apartment because he doesn't know what to do about Marisol. Buck tells Eddie that he and Tommy were on a date but Tommy "dumped" him. Eddie convinces Buck not to give up and tells him to call Tommy. Buck convinces Eddie not to break up with Marisol.
8.06: Buck shows up to Eddie's house because Tommy just "broke up" with him............
3.
This show has a an established pattern of couples + second chances. Maddie even does a whole speech about it at one point.
Let's review:
- Buck thinks that Abby's complicated life is too much for him and tells Bobby that he thinks he's going to break up with her. Bobby convinces him not to and that relationship becomes the best and most transformative relationship of Buck's life...until now.
- Bobby and Athena start dating then have a fight about how Athena is ashamed of him and Bobby doesn't want to be a secret but Michael (Athena's GAY ex-husband..ahem..) convinces her not to give up on it.
- When Athena asked Bobby to move in with her (ahem), Bobby freaks out (AHEM) and we think he's going to break it off but he actually ends up proposing.
- in a flashback, we see that Hen and Karen broke up earlier in their relationship but Chimney once again got involved and got them back together by convincing Karen to try again.
- Hen full on CHEATED on Karen with her crazy ex (I know, we don't like to talk about it) and Karen moved out. But Hen fought for her and she came back. Now they're better than ever.
- Eddie and Shannon were separated for a long time, but they eventually got back together
- Maddie and Chimney were really good friends and falling in love but Maddie wasn't ready. And Chimney was sad but he understood. (2.08) Then Maddie decides to divorce Doug and asks Chimney out. (2.11)
- After Doug almost kills both Chimney and Maddie, they try to pick up where they left off but whatever they were about to have is gone and they're not getting it back. (2.14) But Maddie still won't give up and suggests that they try to have something else. (2.18)
- Buck and Taylor hooked up but fought about Taylor's journalistic ethics. However, they eventually reconnected and end up dating.
- Buck kissed Lucy and freaked out and asked Taylor to move in with him. When he told Taylor that's what happened, she was PISSED but they worked it out and she stayed.
- After Maddie went to Boston, Maddie and Chimney broke up because they grew apart, or grew while they were apart. BUT they continue coparenting amicably, have a one-night stand and buy a house together. And of course, get engaged and eventually married!
- Natalia learned about Lucy, Taylor and Kameron all in one night and decided that Buck's life was too full and too complicated for her. But she came back after realizing that Buck was worth it and the fullness and complexity was a good thing.
- We've already talked about Eddie and Marisol and Buck and Tommy the first time.
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IN CONCLUSION, DO YOU SEE THE VISION??
I think that Eddie, once again, is going to help Buck gain some perspective and convince him not to give up on Tommy. I think Buck is going to fight for Tommy and Tommy is going to work through some stuff and realize that he was acting out of fear. And I think they're going to get back together!!
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Note: This could work for bucktommy OR buddie end game.
Of the couples I mentioned in my list of second chances, the three main couples all stayed together, eventually getting married. But Eddie and Buck have each had 2-3 instances (Shannon and Marisol, and Abby, Taylor and Natalia, respectively) where their relationships seemed like they were going to end (or did end) but they worked through it, AND THEN LATER actually did end anyway for a completely different reason.
So what I'm saying is that Buck and Tommy could end up like Bathena, Madney or Henren, or they could go the route of Buck's and Eddie's previous relationships and eventually end, which would be very sad but okay as long as it were for a good reason.
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atimeofyourlife · 3 months ago
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Meeting the parents (and forgetting about it)
@bucktommypositivityweek day 3: meeting the friends and family | wc: 738 | ao3 Tommy meets Buck's parents at Maddie and Chimney's wedding. It goes better than expected, but his tired brain forgets it.
There'd been a lot going on in Buck's mind in the run up to Maddie and Chimney's wedding, even before adding in his new relationship with Tommy. But he did at least have the forethought to warn Tommy that his relationship with his parents was complicated, to say the least. He didn't think they would be outwardly homophobic, or hostile in any way, at least not in public, but he never knew how they would react to anything he did.
Of course, nothing did go to plan. Tommy getting called out to the wildfire, Chimney not showing up to the bachelor party or the wedding, because of amnesia as a result of viral encephalitis. The wedding being called off, then being back on, just in a hospital room. The icing on the cake for Buck was Tommy showing up for him, sooty turnouts and all.
The makeshift reception didn't last long before the nurses started dropping subtle, then not so subtle, hints that it needed to wind down. That all the excess excitement needed to end so Chimney could get some rest. Buck had a bag with Tommy's turnouts over one shoulder, and the other hand on Tommy's lower back, supporting the man who seemed seconds away from falling asleep standing up.
"E-Buck. Could we have a word before you head out?" His mother said just as they left the room, nodding towards where his father was standing a little way down the hall.
"Uh, sure." Buck said, a little unsure.
There was a moment of silence, and Buck realized they were waiting for him to lead the conversation. "Mom, dad. This my boyfriend, Tommy Kinard, he's a firefighter pilot with the 217, based out of harbor station. Tommy, my parents."
"It's nice to-" Tommy cut himself off with a wide yawn. "Sorry. It's been quite a day. I was called out to a wildfire at Angeles Crest last night. But it's nice to meet you, Mr and Mrs Buckley."
They both shook his offered hand. "It's nice to meet you too, Tommy. Buck's not introduced us to any partners before." Buck's dad replied.
"You must be exhausted after a fire like that. I'm sure Maddie and Howard would have understood if you had just gone home to sleep." His mom added.
"I promised Evan that I would do my best to make it." Tommy tried- and failed- to stifle another yawn.
Buck noticed how both his parents raised their eyebrows when Tommy called him Evan, but thankfully neither of them commented on it.
"Buck- we don't want you to think. It's not-" His mom stumbled over her words, before his dad took over.
"What your mother is trying to say, we're happy for you. We were surprised when you walked in with him, and we didn't know if this was something you'd talked about before." His dad said.
"It's new." Buck confirmed. "I didn't even realize I was interested in men until I met Tommy. Now, I really should get him home before he falls asleep standing up."
"Of course, we didn't mean to keep you. We're going to be in LA for a bit longer, to help Maddie out with everything. Maybe one day we could take you both out for brunch, so we can meet and get to know Tommy properly?" His mom offered.
"Yeah. That sounds okay. We'll look at our schedules tomorrow to see what will work." Buck wasn't expecting the olive branch, but he wasn't going to turn down the chance they were offering him. "Goodnight."
"Goodnight, Buck. Drive safe." His dad replied.
Buck kept playing it over in his mind as he helped Tommy down to the parking lot. It had gone better than he'd expected, better than he'd even hoped. He knew it wasn't magically going to fix everything between him and his parents, but it felt so good to know they were willing to try.
"Evan?" Tommy mumbled sleepily as Buck manhandled him into the passenger seat, frowning a little. "Did I just meet your parents?"
"Yeah, you did. You probably won't remember this in the morning, but they want to take us out to brunch one day while they're still in LA." Buck replied, buckling the seat belt and pressed a soft kiss to Tommy's forehead.
"Oh. Kay." Tommy mumbled, leaning back in the seat with his eyes closed. He was asleep and snoring softly before Buck started driving.
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dameferre · 18 days ago
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here’s the thing. i hate everyone who didn’t vote for kamala harris, and i literally don’t care why. fewer people voted for trump than in 2020. so where the Fuck was the turnout from everyone else
whether they voted for trump, voted for a third party candidate, or didn’t vote at all it doesn’t make a fucking difference to me because it doesn’t make a difference to him. to the republicans. to the world we have all woken up in.
i don’t care what holier than thou, short sighted, stupid, selfish reasons people had for however they chose to or not to vote, if it wasn’t for harris then they’re responsible and i fucking hate them with every fragment of righteous anger in my body. i hope they lie awake at night thinking about how their action or inaction put so many more people in very real danger. in america, in palestine, in mexico, in every country the us has a chokehold on. they made the world worse and hurt everyone i love
and i literally don’t care what the democrats have or haven’t done btw!! they were the better, safer, kinder option and now we’re all fucking screwed. politicians are never gonna be exactly what we want it’s about doing All The Good We Can. it’s about recognising what’s at stake and swallowing our fucking pride and doing what needs to be done and as soon as it’s finished rolling up our sleeves and fighting the good fight that’s so much fucking easier to fight with democrats in office.
also i genuinely wanna know how ‘sending a message to the democrats’ works when they’re not Fucking In Office. & how’s the moral high ground taste you stupid fucks. the democrats get paid to look the other way when people are at risk bc it benefits their interests? to actively harm people with their inaction? congratulations you did it for free.
i hope they find a way to forgive themselves because i sure as fuck will never forgive them
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