#i already said it and i'll say it again. i'm gonna be insufferable

[nikatyler]

one thing about me is that i'll put this guy in situations. he's about to have a lot on his mind, and well...in it

[ghostedeabha]

hello! i read your family fic and absolutely loved it with all my heart<3333 i was wondering if you could write more about the riley family :33

maybe they’re celebrating someone in the family’s birthday! your pick on who it is :D

but i would love to see what you do with this<3333

you ask for birthday and i raise you:

soldier returning home for his children's birthday🥰

i hope you enjoy !! <3

simon "ghost" riley x mom!reader/children!ocs

word count: 1433

warnings: pure pure fluff, tears of joy, so so so so much crying from reader and the 17 year old son (bc men are allowed to be vulnerable too <3)

a/n: simon returing from a mission early for the twins' fourth birthday?? i think yes :) idk why but this is immediately what came to mind when i read this request. this fic takes place just before the riley family vacation to soap's beach house <3 in my mind it's like early july

a/n 2.0: also we officially have names for the riley kids. bug, matthew, lyla and luka <3

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"mandy it's not his fault he can't be here, he's literally in a another country fighting a war right now. i'm sure he's just as heartbroken about it as the rest of us." you sighed to your sister in law.

it was the twins' fourth birthday, you and your sister's wife mandy, were in the kitchen prepping the food for their birthday party in 20 minutes.

"i don't know, i just think he should've asked for the time off. he knows when his kids' birthdays are." the blonde said as she cut up some strawberries.

"he can't just request time off in his job. his job isn't like a 9-5 mandy."

you were starting to get frustrated with the conversation so you just decided to change the topic and turn the attention towards the stars of the day, the twins.

"anyhow, the twins are going to wake up from their nap any minute now so i'm gonna go upstairs and shower really quick before i lose the opportunity."

"alright, i'll start bringing the food and games outside."

"okay, bug and matthew should be out there setting up the tables and decorations so ask them for help if you need it. when is erin coming back again?"

"she said she'd be back just after the party started, she needs to go pick up the rest of lyla and luka's gifts."

"gifts? plural? mandy, you two already brought like four seperate bags of gifts! they're four they don't need this much." you replied with a laugh, disbelief overtaking you as mandy reveals her and your sister were absolutely spoiling your children.

"they deserve it! plus, i promise, you'll like this last part she's getting too. now go! go! get your shower."

"god, you two are insufferable." you mutter, mostly to yourself, with a slight laugh as you walk up the stairs to get to your room and take a quick shower.

almost immediately after you step out of the shower and wrap a towel around yourself, the cries of one of the twins rang through the house, their cries triggering the cries from their twin. you let out a soft sigh and dried yourself off as quickly as possible and slipped on your bathrobe, making your way to the twins' room.

"awake from your nap my darlings?" you say softly as you enter their room and approach their separate cribs.

lifting luka from his crib first, you hold him out for a moment and then bring him close, pressed to your chest.

"happy birthday, my sweet pumpkin." you say softly, rocking the crying infant whose cries die down slowly now that he is in the arms of someone safe and loving.

you walk over to lyla's crib, adjusting luka in your arms to carry him in just one so you can reach in a hand to lyla to let her know you're there.

her cries begin to cease as she grabs at your hand.

"hi there baby, did you nap well angel? happy birthday~" you coo at her.

lyla nods as she grabs at your fingers.

"i'm gonna put your brother in here with you for a moment so i can go get your outfits." you tell her with a smile as you set luka in the crib with lyla.

you turn to their dresser and pick out their outfits for the party, you suppose you'll just have to get dressed in a few minutes.

it was a bit of a struggle to get the outfits on thr twins, both having woken from their naps with a lot of energy meanth they were wiggling around as you were trying to change them and that only prolonged the task.

eventually though, you were successful and placed the two down onto the floor and smiled at them. "goodness, look at how cute you two are... gotta take a picture for daddy, yeah? look at mummy, smile!"

you take your phone out from the pocket if your bathrobe and snap a picture of lyla and luka, adorable smiles on their faces.

a small twinge of sadness pokes at you as you take the picture, sad that simon will only get to see them on their birthday through a picture. celebrating his babies' birthday alone on base.

nonetheless you shake off your negative thoughts and pocket your phone once more, picking the twins up and carrying them both back to your room so you could keep an eye on them as you tried your best to get ready in time for the party

you were now 40 minutes into the party, games being played, the bunch of kids in your backyard ran around and laughed happily. you scanned the area, taking note of where all your own children are.

bug was playing in the dirt with lyla, probably looking for critters, something they bonded over frequently.

matthew was playing tag with luka and some of the other little kids, letting them tag him as they played.

"erin should be back in about five or so minutes." mandy says from behind you, causing you to jump a little at the suddenness.

"jeez! oh, okay.." you reply, putting a hand over your heart to calm yourself as you laughed a little from nerves.

"we should probably start opening presents, yeah?" mandy suggests, motioning to the overflowing presents table.

you couldn't say you didn't spoil your kids, that's for sure.

"yeah, you're right." you nod and begin to call out to the guests and your family.

"guys! it's time for presents and cake!"

"present!" you hear luka scream excitedly, beginning to try and run over to you.

you laugh at his cuteness and sit down, letting everyone gather around, situating the twins on your lap while they open their presents.

you were almost to the end of all the presents when you heard the patio door slid open and closed, erin walking through with a few bags in her hands.

"so sorry i'm late! but i have lots of presents!" she calls, waking over to you and the twins as she holds up the bags.

"here, here, take them." she says, pushing them all onto the table.

"thanks erin, you really didn't have to get this much." you reply with a laugh, letting both of the twins reach out to try and grab the bags, you make sure they grab their own bags, watching as they opened them excitedly.

"okay, erin and i have one more present, but it's for all five of you. gimme just a minute, i'll be right back with it, it's a big gift." mandy says as the twins finish opening their presents.

this makes you look at erin and mandy, a confused and almost worried look on your face. you knew your sister and her wife pretty well and there's so many ways this could go.

mandy runs into the house as everyone at the party waits in anticipation for whatever the hell mandy could've brought.

when mandy returns, her gift is the very last thing you expect.

simon walks through the back door with her, a smile on his unmasked face.

"daddy!" lyla squeals loudly, wiggling from your lap to run over to simon, hugging his leg as she cried from her overwhelming happiness.

"dad?!" you hear matthew and bug yell in shock, both of their voices cracking.

matthew full on runs into simon's arms, hugging his father as tight as he possible could as he also cried, overwhelmed by shock and happiness. he sobbed hard into simon's shoulder as simon chuckled and rubbed his back. "missed you too bud."

"oh my god.. simon?" you say softly, getting up from your seat as you keep luka in your shaking arms.

"c'mere, love." simon responds, motioning in a come hither motion to you.

like you were on autopilot, your feet carried you and luka over to simon, joining in on the family hug. bug was the last to join, wrapping their arms tightly around simon from behind.

"i missed you all so much..." simon says softly, quiet enough for just your sweet little family to hear.

"we missed you too dad." matthew says between sniffles, his emotions still getting the best of him.

"and happy birthday to my two little rascals, you're... three now right?" simon says, teasing the twins.

"no! daddy silly! we dis many." lyla says with a giggle, holding up four fingers in her father's face.

"ah yes, my mistake princess." he chuckles and gives her little head a kiss.

this was definitely the best birthday party you could've ever had for the twins.

[satan-is-obsessed]

I thought about platonic!Stobin being two oblivious idiots while also bery much trying to help rach other out with their love lives soo here we have it.

"Oblivious Soulmates"

Robin walks into Steve's house one afternoon, lounges herself up the stairs, then stops and takes a deep breath.

"You can do it, Buckley." - breathes out and opens the door to his bedroom.

"Steven" she says, face dead serious.

"Robin" he replies and huffs a laugh, however her face doesn't change which makes his face scrunch in concern. "Everything okay?" he adds.

"We need to talk"

"Ah, yeah. I think i know what about, too" Steve was waiting for the day this conversation took place. Preparing himself, thinking about it for a loong time.

"Wait, seriously?" she lights up, drops on the bed, relieved, shoulders slumped again, the tension leaving her body.

"Yeah, I mean, I thought about it for a long time, day and night, came to the conclusion and am good with it." he really did spend a LOT of sleepless night just rolling in his bed, thinking the topic through, making his peace with it.

"God, Dingus. I thought I'll have this huge conversation that's gonna be SO hard and awkward to get through, that you're gonna be mad I even brought it up in the first place, but i just couldn't hold it in anymore. I mean I love you so much, you know that, but it was getting insufferable to be around." she's fully laying down now, looking at the ceiling.

"Dude, I know we share history but I didn't think I was, like, complaining or anything" Steve is feeling a little shy and feels the redness creeping up. Was he really acting like an asshole about the whole thing?

"Wait" Robin pulls herself up on her elbow to see her best friends face better. "What are you talking about?"

"What are you talking about?" the boy looks confused. "I'm talking about your crush on Nance"

"Your crush on Eddie" they both say at the same time.

"WHAT?!" again, both screaming at each other. They jump up as if they got electrocuted, stand on different sides of the room.

"I don't have a crush" again, together.

"Okay, stop talking with me, it's getting creepy" Robin says, calms down, walks back to the bed.

"I came here to confront your sickingly, quite disgusting truly, insufferable pining for Eddie. I mean just ask him out already, I can't listen yo you whine anymore, dude. He's completely heads over heels for you and everyone can see it, he'll definitely say yes." she's basically growling now, as if she's tired of the topic she started.

"I don't, wait, he is? NO! WAIT. I don't- if ANYONE has a crush it's YOU!" he points the finger accusingly at his soulmate "You talk about Nancy ALL. THE. TIME. What she's wearing, what she did last weekend, how smart she is, how she's such a badass, how good her hair looks, etc., etc." Steve is laying next to her now, exasperated sigh leaving his mouth.

They're both blushing beet red.

"You really thought I was here to talk about my crush on Nancy and was about to say you're good with it?"

"Of course, idiot. You're like my sister, my best friend, my soulmate-

"Platonic with a capital P" she adds.

"-platonic soulmate. I just want the best for you cause I love you, dude. It took me some time to get used to the idea cause you know she hurt me, but we all changed, and our relationship wasn't perfect, plus it's been years and I can see the way she looks at you, too. Ever since Jon and her broke up she's been blushing and gushing and keeping her eyes on you wherever we go." Steve nudges Robs now, teasing her a bit.

"I love you. But! You are an idiot, too. You act the exact same way about Eddie. That's the whole reason I'm even here in the first place. You two have been dancing around each other for MONTHS! And you're both single and have been since we met. Quite frankly I'm tired. Tired of seeing and hearing you talk about him day and night, 24/7 everytime we're together it's something new yet the exact same as you already said 1000 times before"

"Okay, wow, so you wanted me to come out about my crush and now you're just bashing me. How about you leave and come back when you feel like being a little more ni-OW!" Steve hadn't had a chance to finish cause a pillow smacked him straight across the face. He pulled it put of the girls hands and hit her upside the head.

"OW!" they're both giggling now, clutching their stomachs.

"You should ask him out, I'm serious."

"So should you"

"Ask Eddie out? I don't think he's my type, Dingus"

"You know what I mean, Robs" Steve turns around to look her in the eyes.

"Yeah, yeah. Okay. How about ... we make a bet? The one that asks their crush out quicker pays for the kids next arcade trip?" Robin suggested.

Without even as much as a second to think about it, Steve is off the bed and running downstairs to the phone.

"Hey! Cheater!" she's screaming, tripping up while running to the staircase.

"I'M NOT A CHEATER, JUST HAVE QUICK REFLEXES!!" he screams back, already in the kitchen.

At the end, Steve still loses cause Eddie picks up on the second try while Nancy was walking by the phone the second Robin called. They go on double dates.

[mins-fins]

≡;- ꒰ °𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 ꒱

THREE. STOP!! (being gay)

yn thinks he's going crazy.

especially when ricky just randomly decides to sit next to him in the library. not only is it funny, and well— dumb, but it's also insanely awkward because the two of them aren't even friends, yn literally used to glare at him the whole time their best friends were dating.

they've never really.. talked.

so for the first few seconds, there's just a wave of silence between them.

"are you stalking me?"

it's like before yn can ask himself; "should you really say that?" he'd already asked that question. ricky blinks, narrowing his eyes, then he laughs, turning his head away from yn.

damn am i that funny?

"i'm sorry it's just the way you said it" he finally stops laughing, and a small smile stays on his face. "no, do you see me often?"

"you keep appearing" yn states. "gyuvin and yeojun aren't together anymore, so i don't see why you'd be interested in me now if you weren't interested in me then?"

"it's not that i wasn't interested in you, you kept intimidating me with your glares".

yn chuckles, a smile etched on his face as he recalls the memories. he scrunches his nose and looks back to ricky, who pauses, a small pink flush coming to his face. he notices it, but he brushes it off. "was i really so intimidating that you remembered my glares?"

ricky pauses again, simply staring at the boy beside him. he can't really decipher what kind of tone yn is speaking to him with, he also can't really decipher if the way yn's eyes look him up and down are a sign of something, or the way his lips quirk up into a small smile as he says those words.

ricky wants to punch himself, because he doesn't get why he's focused on such things.

or why the fuck he's so distracted by the pretty boy in front of him.

he snaps out of it, focusing again on the current conversation.

"well you have these piercing eyes".

"are you saying that i'm scary?"

"maybe in some aspects.." ricky continues staring at yn, who quickly looks away, chuckling. for some reason, it's funny knowing someone at least finds you kinda scary, it makes him great if he's being honest.

"okay seriously" yn places his hands on the table. "what do you want?"

"your number, preferably".

yn pauses, and then bursts into giggles at the response. "not gonna lie, that was kinda good".

"but your not getting my number".

ricky's face falls, and yn resists the urge to laugh at the way his look of smugness becomes a look of shock so quickly. "hey! that's not fair!"

"how is that not fair? i don't want to give you my number!"

ricky slumps in his seat, as if defeated. "it's not like i've done anything.. wrong".

"i don't know, i just think it's weird to have my best friends ex boyfriends best friends number" yn states like it's a matter of fact, because it is, and they both know it.

"okay but to be fair" ricky begins. "they're clearly still both in love with each other".

"oh definitely".

ricky somehow feels good after yn's agreement, but he quickly shuts him down by repeating; "i'm still not giving you my number".

"oh come on yn—"

"don't say my name.. ugh— god! your so insufferable!"

"i haven't even done anything wrong! i just asked for your number!"

yn deadpans at ricky, and ricky is taken aback because his eyes go complete still. okay, he might feel a little scared right now. he barely feels comfortable as yn stares at him with those eyes that lowkey scare him.

yn the laughs, sighing. "yeah, no, maybe ask another time and i'll give you a different answer".

"you don't make promises".

"you don't know me, quanrui".

for some reason, ricky enjoys the way yn is able to perfectly pronounce his name.

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[chalcanthitedreams]

Awau... Little thing below idk. I'm not the best writer and it's 5am sorry if it's not good </3

Oregon sat at one of the tables in the mess hall. It was past time to eat, but he didn't really care. He just wanted to be there to be alone in his thoughts, he had... A lot on his mind.

Namely North. Agent North Dakota, the man who stole his heart. York had introduced the two shortly after they became friends, since York and North were already such good friends. And now Oregon was pining. He was in deep, any time he saw North with his helmet off his stomach felt like it was full of butterflies, and it was worse when North talked. He hated to admit it, but he was head over heels.

He sighed, a loud noise in the quiet mess hall. He didn't really know if North felt the same, or if he'd be alright with Oregon's feelings at all. He didn't wanna ruin their friendship over his feelings, but he also didn't wanna sit on those feelings and make himself feel worse...

The sound of someone coming in cut through Oregon's thoughts, and he looked up to see York walking in. Without a word York sat next to Oregon and gave him a pointed look.

"You're in love," York said, immediately getting to the point.

"Shut up," Oregon replied, flipping him off. York laughed at his response, shaking his head.

"Come on, man. It's pretty obvious, just tell him," York said, patting Oregon on the back. Oregon sighed again, a sad hint creeping in.

"I want to but... I'm worried it'll fuck things up. I don't want him to hate me..." Oregon groans as he says this, letting his head fall to the table in front of him.

"You're insufferable. Oregon, the worst he can say is no, he won't see you any differently if you tell him. It'll be fine," York reassures him, his hand staying on Oregon's shoulder. He stands after this and looks down at Oregon, who looks up again in confusion.

"You care if I grab him?" he asks, tilting his head slightly. Oregon freezes up a moment, before nodding. York chuckles as he watches Oregon's face go red at the prospect.

"Alright, I'll be back soon. Just act natural, think of what you wanna say while I'm gone," and with that, York turns and leaves. Oregon buries his head in his hands after York leaves. This is gonna be a long few minutes...

[2fox2furious]

A Glitch in the System Part 4

"Oh, I think I've got it Stanley!"

Stanley looked up from the doodles he had been scribbling on the edge of the notebook. [Got what?]

"A name for me. Or, well, some options. You'll help me pick, won't you?"

[Sure.] Stanley sat up from his spot on the couch, resting his head on the hand he didn't use to write. [It's your name though.]

"Well yes, I know that. But there are so many good names out there, why, it's hard to choose." Stanley nodded, gesturing with his hand for The Narrator to keep going. "See, Stanley, I'm between Byron, Francis, and Melville, do any of these stand out to you? Are they, oh I don't know, fitting enough?"

[You look like a Byron.]

"Yes, thank you! I thought as much, I—"

Stanley held up his hand. [But I like Francis too. I think you could make a good Francis.]

"Hmm, that is true." The Narrator sighed, sitting down next to Stanley. The old couch groaned underneath the both of them. "So does this mean Melville is out of the picture?"

Stanley nodded. [Axe it.]

"Ah, you're right. Okay, consider it gone." He pretended to crumple up a piece of paper and throw it over his shoulder. "Let's see then. Byron, Francis. Byron, Francis. Hmm, oh, it's so hard to choose. I could keep repeating them I suppose until I make a decision... Byron, Francis. By—"

Stanley held up his hand again, waving it in front of The Narrator's face. [I like Francis. It's fun.]

"Yes, yes it is, but Byron—"

[Use it for a last name or something.]

The Narrator's face lit up. "Oh Stanley, what a brilliant idea! Yes, that's what I'll do, I'll craft it into a wonderful last name."

[So?]

The Narrator—no, Francis nodded. "Yes, Francis it is! Oh my, it'll be hard getting used to having a name...I'm Francis now, can you believe it?"

[It'll be so much easier to write from now on.]

"Of course, yes, there's that too." Francis sprung up from the couch, a new pep in his step. "You know, all this name choosing has really gotten me in the adventuring mood again. What do you say, Stanley?"

He groaned, but allowed Francis to pull him to his feet. [Don't know what else you think we'll find out there. What is it, the fourth time we're going out there?]

"Fifth actually! I've been counting."

[You sure have been.]

"Well, there's something about this place. Something to find...I can practically taste it, Stanley!"

[I didn't realize you wanted to get rid of me that badly.] Stanley twirled his pencil between two fingers. [You really want me to leave as soon as possible, huh?]

Francis's eyes widened. "No, no, nothing like that. You'll find out soon enough I think."

[Find out what?]

"Just a theory, Stanley, nothing to worry yourself with."

[What is it?]

Francis started to respond, when without warning he froze, eyes locked on something behind Stanley. His eyebrows furrowed, yellow eye glowing brighter than it usually did. Stanley spun around, but nothing seemed out of place. Francis sighed.

"Ah, must've just been a trick of the light, nevermind me." His voice was firm, but Stanley saw the way his hand wavered as he pushed open the door. "We should...get going though, just in case."

Stanley continued to grumble as they set back out into the forest.

[Tell me!]

"Stanley, please just drop it," Francis sighed. "It's unfinished. An idea, nothing more."

[So is everything else here.]

"Not you. Not me."

[Yeah, well we're not supposed to be here.]

"That's exactly my concern," Francis mumbled, shielding his eyes as he glanced up at the sky. "We shouldn't stay here much longer."

[I think we already established that.]

"Oh, don't give me that. I'm working on it."

[And? Not gonna tell me that either?]

"I—" Francis let out an exasperated breath. "You can be insufferable, are you aware of that?"

[Don't keep avoiding my questions, Francis, please. I'm stuck here too.]

Rubbing his head, Francis said, "Yes, yes, you're right. An old habit I suppose." He cleared his throat. "This place wasn't meant to hold finished ideas you see. I fear it won't be able to handle people and concepts such as ourselves."

[So? Any way for us to get out?]

"Goodness, it's been so long, I don't remember all that's here. There was..." He laughed. "Oh, that's right, the game show! Why, how could I forget? Yes, I was quite fond of that one."

[Why'd you scrap that one then?]

"Ah, glitches again, it was very unfortunate. Plus, the doors didn't mesh well with the parable... although, I don't remember—"

Stanley waited for Francis to respond, but he was silent. Quieter than even the air around them, with it's low, mechanical hum.

He turned, searching for his friend, only for the Francis as he knew him to be gone.

Instead, the creature was there again, in his place.

[Francis?] He went to take a step forward, but the creature held a hand up, stopping him in his place.

"Stay back Stanley. This form, it's unstable—"

Stanley shook his head. Holding out his hand, he waited, watching Francis with expectant eyes.

"What am I ever going to do with you?" Francis muttered. After a bit more coaxing from Stanley, he reached out tentatively, fingers grazing the palm of Stanley's hand.

It felt like being shocked.

He immediately recoiled his hand as a jolt of energy shot up his arm. He shook it, wincing, to try and get rid of that lingering, prickling feeling. It didn't hurt horribly, asides from being startled, but when he looked up, Francis's eyes were wide.

Pulling his notepad back out, Stanley quickly scribbled, [It's okay, I'm fine.] But when he looked up, Francis was gone.

Streaks of yellow hung in the air where he must've ran off to. Stanley knew better than to reach out and touch it, deterred by the sparking and buzzing that accompanied it. But those bright colors were fading fast, and Stanley knew he didn't have the time to stand around any longer.

He had to find Francis.

Stanley wanted to call out to him, to tell him to wait, but his voice caught in his throat. So, he chased after him, following the sparks of color that wound through trees and illuminated the shadows. Stanley was quick, but each natural obstacle seemed to almost bend before Francis, branches and rocks all making way for him, only to spring back up in Stanley's face.

Fumbling with his notepad, he ripped a piece of paper out and crumpled it up into a ball. Breath held, he chucked it as hard as he could in Francis's direction.

The ball didn't come anywhere near Francis, but at the sharp sound he froze and turned to face Stanley. His eyes were like flashlights as they stared him down, and the only sound in the forest besides Stanley's heavy breathing were the methodical ticking of his many clock faces.

[Stop running] Stanley scribbled, clutching his stomach as he tried to catch his breath.

"Stanley, I—"

He held up his hand. [No. No. You say you want to help me so badly, but then you run from me? Do you even want to help me at all?] He leaned back against the nearest tree, never taking his eyes off Francis. His hand shook more than he'd like to admit as he continued. [Why do you want me gone so badly?]

Francis's eyes widened. "No! No, that's not at all what I want Stanley. I want to send you home, I want you to be happy."

[Well I don't want to go home!] Stanley wanted to shout at him, to make himself known. The tightness he felt whenever he tried to speak was still there, but something changed, he could tell. Like all of the words that had been building up inside him knocked a pebble loose in the mound of rocks blocking his throat. "I want to stay here. With you," he cried out, voice small and mangled from lack of usage. It was an unfamiliar sound. He almost didn't recognize it.

Francis seemed to reach out a hand, longing to close the gap between them, but he hesitated, all four arms falling stiffly at his sides. "All I've ever done is hurt you, Stanley." The crack in his voice made Stanley's stomach turn. Just as he wasn't used to his own voice, he wasn't used to this side of Francis's as well. He felt that feeling wash over him again, the one that grabbed his tongue and refused to let go. Why did he say what he did? He shouldn't have, it only made the situation worse.

[That was different.]

"No it wasn't! It...it wasn't, Stanley. This is still the Parable—MY parable. Let me help you, Stanley."

[You want to help me?]

Francis nodded. "You may not believe me, but—"

[So come with me.]

"Come...with you?"

Stanley nodded. [Home.]

"I...I don't know if I can, Stanley."

[Why not?]

He sighed. "I'm not from that world. I don't know if my physical form can sustain itself when outside of the parable."

[So let me stay here with you.]

"It's not safe for you here."

[I don't care.]

"I care, Stanley!" Francis snapped, glowing yellow tears leaking from the corners of his eyes. "I care..."

Stanley took a step towards him, barely flinching as the world warped around them, until Francis looked human again. He brushed his eyes and readjusted his glasses, before straightening out his tie. "Ah, forgive me Stanley, I don't know what came over me back there."

[It's okay. You're allowed to feel emotions.]

With a dismissive wave of his hand, Francis set off back towards the house. "Yes yes, I'm well aware. Let's go back to the house, shall we? It's getting late."

[We've hardly done anything!]

"Well, I think it would be best for...the both of us, if we were to head back now, wouldn't you agree?"

Stanley could see how badly Francis wanted to get out of there, so he didn't press him any further. He nodded.

A heavy silence hung in the air around them as they walked back, neither of them saying a word, until Francis finally asked quietly, "Did you mean what you said back there?"

[Every last word.]

Francis made a noise partway between a chuckle and a sigh, but said nothing more. The silence this time, though, was different. Warmer, softer even, like the blankets back at the house.

It was...nice. He wanted more of that strange, comforting feeling. They may've not found anything of use to them, but at least the walk back didn't feel so much like a defeat.

[everything-i-couldnt-tell-u]

i'm probably just going insane like usual. probably just can't remember all the time you've spent with me as sevy again that's why i'm going paranoid. i don't know what happened cause one day I just woke up and then feel like I'm back to the old crazy sevy that i worked so hard to change.

once again my eyes and mind are not working properly. everything you say or show me look like hints that you hate me to such an awful degree / you're replacing and leaving me soon. i'm not able to see who you truly are and what you truly feel towards me. right now what I see is someone who's going to cut me off everywhere and i'll never have any means to reach you anymore, that you'll do so without any explanation because obviously the only reason for you finally leaving is that you've gotten sick of how psychotic, paranoid, and insufferable i have been acting all these years. it's scaring the fuck out of me.

even after all the reassurance you've given me, hell i still go on obsessively hyper analyzing everything, disgustingly digging for anything that i can possibly claim as proof that you've left and replaced me no matter how much i've hurt and exhausted myself by doing so. AS IF YOU LEAVING ME IS WHAT I ACTUALLY WANT TO BELIEVE? AS IF IM BLIND AND I DONT SEE ANY OF THE TIME YOU'VE LITERALLY SPENT WITH ME??? no matter what you say or show me, my stupid head is still convinced that you've already replaced and stopped wanting me long ago, that you're only not telling me out of pity and bc you don't want to deal with me going insane since it will be an overwhelming drama.

has zero basis, no concrete proof, no sure evidence i know, but i'm delusional as fuck. my imagination is so wild that i'd connect any random dot to conclude you hate me. i had been collecting vague stuff to interpret as proof that you're literally trying to say you hate me, and this alone makes me feel like a crazy weirdo creep that you'll avoid.

i can't stop crying over arveil because i feel like i can never be what he meant to you. that you'll now go on and be with someone else who can be a good friend who's on arveil's level. someone who can bring happiness in your life instead of negativity. someone who will accept and support you lovingly, something i can barely do. someone you'd feel safe around, someone who can listen to you without making you feel like you're being judged, someone you can be yourself around with and not having to worry you'll get exploded at. someone you can actually have real fun with, something i'm too miserable and paralyzed to do.

i can't find any good reason you'd ever still keep me around, not after arveil is gone and all that's left of me is the same person who always blew up at you and wanted to cut ties every other month after going paranoid. the same person who has hurt you even when you didn't do anything to deserve it, the person who gaslit you into accepting and saying you love me even when i'm so toxic. me, sevy, who was sensitive to every little thing about you and required you to change who you are for the sake of not getting my insecurity and mental illnesses triggered. snapped at every little thing you said, justifying that it was offensive and disrespectful when in truth i was just insecure. treated you like such a horrible person when you just made human mistakes other people do. blamed you for the paranoia my pmdd makes me feel back when i was not yet aware of this goddamn disability. how i always took out the resentment and pain pmdd makes me feel on you. im not stupid i know how shitty i was to you. how much those must've bothered your life.

WHAT KIND OF "FRIEND" DOES THAT HORRIBLE SHIT? NO SORRY WILL TAKE BACK ALL THAT DAMAGE I'VE DONE TO YOUR FRIENDSHIP WITH MY SYS AND YOU NEVER EVEN ASKED TO DEAL WITH THAT. NOTHING I DO CAN EVER MAKE UP FOR HOW MUCH IVE HURT AND PUSHED YOU AWAY DURING THOSE TIMES. I DID THAT TO YOU FOR YEARS THAT'S WHY I SAID IT TERRIFIES ME HOW LONG WE'VE BEEN FRIENDS. AND HECK I SWORE I WAS GONNA "CHANGE AND BE A BETTER PERSON" BUT I ALWAYS TURN BACK INTO THIS CRAZY BITCH

even if i go back in time, i would've still done the same things cause i'm a mentally disable bitch right? that's what i am. who was i kidding when i thought i could actually get better and be a good friend to you, when i can't escape this disgusting creature i turn into every pms

i don't know. maybe i'm just unable to recall any of the times i've been able to act like a decent friend for you since my memory is not working rn. honestly all i remember right now were the times before when i'd always treat you like shit, so naturally i feel like you despise me so much. i don't want you to leave me, but i am so terrified that you have already replaced me that want to run away first again. just like how i always did before lmfao. but i won't do that this time cause i can't trust my emotions and thoughts during pmdd. these are prolly just temporary but id get it off my chest here. i just feel really terrified cause all i can vividly are the terrible things i did to you. i can't help but believe you hate me and i've been hyperventilating so much. im just being dramatic, but in case i don't snap back to normal, sorry for everything i did that hurt you, for everything you showed me that i couldn't see and still doubting you, for creating permanent damage with your friendship with them, for killing arveil out of spite and yet still being awfully insecure even though he's not here anymore. i know ive already said it so much before but i still want to apologize for entering your life

[mirrorball-leclerc]

karma - part nine

a quick note before you read: this part serves as a bridge you could call it, to a spin-off that i'm planning to this story for ollie, which is why i randomly mention a new character. don't be alarmed, all will be answered soon. read: when i manage to get my shit together and stop procrastinating

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💞💞 poor baby is exhausted after a long day of naps on the plane mes amours 🥰

natalia leclerc added 5 people

natalia leclerc seeing as i ruined the sacredness of the other group chat, welcome my children + charles

logan sargeant-leclerc i have to say, that was the highlight of my week. charles leclerc easy for you to say, my blood pressure was at an all time high oscar piastri-leclerc no, it was freaking hilarious. 10/10 please do it again

ollie bearman-leclerc idc about anything else other than I'M GONNA BE A BROTHER!!

logan sargeant-leclerc aren't you already a brother? ollie bearman-leclerc shut up?? logan sargeant-leclerc i'm going to tell everyone you hate your siblings

oscar piastri-leclerc this is my hell

natalia leclerc excuse you, i'm a delight. charles leclerc you're grounded young man. that is no way to speak to your parents. oscar piastri-leclerc oh my god. ollie bearman-leclerc haha!

logan sargeant-leclerc that is such younger sibling energy.

ollie bearman-leclerc yeah, you would know all about that wouldn't you?

logan sargeant-leclerc i hope paul crashes into you. better yet, i hope kimi does it.

ollie bearman-leclerc MOM! DAD! LOGAN'S BULLYING ME!

logan sargeant-leclerc snitch

natalia leclerc next one to cause an argument doesn't get dessert at dinner.

charles leclerc at least one of us knows how to parent.

oscar piastri-leclerc wait, who's the fifth person nat added?

natalia leclerc whaattt?? i didn't add anyone else??

pato o'ward-leclerc hola cabrónes!!

logan sargeant-leclerc charles just got war flashbacks charles leclerc that's not funny logan. oscar piastri-leclerc yeah logan, he's clearly traumatized because of c*rlos

ollie bearman-leclerc why are we adding another sibling? is the one on the way not enough? do you not love me anymore? is that what this is?

natalia leclerc ollie, we still love you very much. ollie bearman-leclerc okay 😊

charles leclerc i wasn't aware we were adding more children?

oscar piastri at this rate we're going to be the next cheaper by the dozen

pato o'ward-leclerc you people are very strange.

pato o'ward-leclerc I LOVE IT!

ollie bearman-leclerc one man in insufferable orange was enough for me.

oscar piastri-leclerc IT'S PAPAYA! pato o'ward-leclerc IT'S PAPAYA! ollie bearman-leclerc IT'S A SHADE OF ORANGE YOU PRETENTIOUS FUCKS!

pato o'ward-leclerc wait, you're having a baby?! CONGRATS!

natalia leclerc aww, thank you pato 💙 charles leclerc thanks pato!

SPAIN 2024

pato o'ward-leclerc i can fight him?

ollie bearman-leclerc i will gladly help oscar piastri-leclerc i mean, sign me up. logan sargeant-leclerc i can help too natalia leclerc i'll lead the army

charles leclerc you will do no such thing.

natalia leclerc the day i let a man tell what to do is the day i kill myself

ollie bearman-leclerc you're pregnant? you could get hurt? pato o'ward-leclerc it comes from a place of love, not a place of patriarchy

natalia leclerc who said leading meant fighting?

charles leclerc NO ONE IS FIGHTING ANYONE!

oscar piastri-leclerc he's right, i'll just take him out with my car pato o'ward-leclerc and i'll go over him after with my car logan sargeant-leclerc and i'll finish him off with my tractor

ollie bearman-leclerc do you think rossi would help take him down?

pato o'ward-leclerc rossi? why would rossi be involved in this??

ollie bearman-leclerc at least one american needs to bring the guns. what's logan going to bring? the fish?

logan sargeant-leclerc i hate you. ollie bearman-leclerc no, you don't. logan sargeant-leclerc a little bit actually.

pato o'ward-leclerc rossi said he wants nothing to do with our 'stupid ass idea'

oscar piastri-leclerc well that's just rude. where's his papaya solidarity? pato o'ward-leclerc he said, 'no papaya solidarity until you win a race' oscar piastri-leclerc he's never won a race with mclaren?? pato o'ward-leclerc i still have more race wins then you nerd - rossi pato o'ward-leclerc i actually i added in the nerd part because i felt like it completed the sentence oscar piastri-leclerc i don't like him anymore

ollie bearman-leclerc added one person

benjamin santos-ruiz are we not going to talk about the thing? because what the fuck natalia?

max verstappen i agree what the fuck? ollie bearman-leclerc what thing are we talking about? i just wanted pato to not feel excluded sebastian vettel ??? oscar piastri-leclerc oh sebastian, you really need to get on twitter

jenson button i raised my child right. but also what the hell?

logan sargeant-leclerc HOW THE FUCK DID SHE KNOW THAT SHIT??

max verstappen there may or may not be a formula 1 nepo-babies group chat. and carlos may or may not have been in it before we (aurora) kicked him out. and he may or may not have said several times that he thought a driver's girlfriend was pretty, but we didn't know he did what he did or who the girlfriend of which driver it was.

natalia leclerc hey how y'all doing?

charles leclerc nice weather we're having aren't we?

santiago ruiz natalia alejandra leclerc!! charles marc hervé perceval leclerc!! max emilian verstappen!!

natalia leclerc i'm in danger...

charles leclerc i think i'm going to die...

max verstappen I DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS ABOUT HER!! I WOULD'VE TOLD A TRUSTED ADULT!!

logan sargeant-leclerc now what trusted adult would you have told max?? max verstappen first of all, fuck you logan. second of all, i would've told seb duh daniel ricciardo whew thought you were about to say you would tell jos

sebastian vettel liam and oliver just gave me a presentation, as they called it, of the situation.

sebastian vettel so i can now say this, WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU TWO IDIOTS THINKING?

santiago ruiz oh they weren't because if they were they would've told someone

lewis hamilton do you people not have any brain cells?? why did neither of you tell anyone??

mark webber what the hell is going on?

liam lawson baby button told the entire internet that carlos was in love with natalia for years and the reason for the rumors that charles was cheating on her were always popping up was because carlos was in love with her and wanted them to break up. yuki tsunoda don't forget that he flirted with her knowing she was in a committed relationship and she said he had a small dick

mark webber there's a reason she's my favorite button

jenson button🖕🖕 sebastian vettel you'd think you wouldn't like her because she constantly shouts 'not bad for a number 2 driver' in your face mark webber shut up??

lewis hamilton added one person

lewis hamilton talk some sense into these idiots fernando

fernando alonso i knew

santiago ruiz ¿QUÉ? sebastian vettel entschuldigung? lewis hamilton i said talk some sense into them not make the situation worse pato o'ward-leclerc situation so distressing they had to bust out the native languages liam lawson i laughed a little, not going to lie

fernando alonso ¿quien crees que le dijo a ella que le dijera a charles?

sebastian vettel TRANSLATION?! fernando alonso who do you think told her to tell charles?

benjamin santos-ruiz how long?

natalia leclerc 4

benjamin santos-ruiz oh, that's not so bad

charles leclerc years

santiago ruiz los voy a matar a los dos

natalia leclerc you can't kill me i'm pregnant! charles leclerc you can't leave your first grandchild without their father!

oscar piastri-leclerc compromise, you kill carlos because he's the reason for this entire situation.

logan sargeant-leclerc and this way the only person we have to deal with terrorizing the grid is k-mag pato o'ward-leclerc if you could take out lando so i can have his seat, that'd be great too

benjamin santos-ruiz who the fuck is that?

natalia leclerc oh that's just pato, we adopted him too.

pato o'ward-leclerc my offer to kill carlos also still stands

fernando alonso patito! pato o'ward-leclerc fernando!

santiago ruiz dios dame paciencia

mark webber god can't help us anymore

oscar piastri-leclerc how do you know what the phrase means mark? 🤨

ollie bearman-leclerc I TOLD YOU HE WAS HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH FERNANDO!

lewis hamilton what the fuck? fernando alonso it's true, mark is my one true love. jenson button what about us? fernando alonso jenson, i didn't want you finding out this way...

lewis hamilton what the fuck is wrong with you people?

max verstappen how much time do you have?

ollie bearman-leclerc i met the love of my life today

oscar piastri-leclerc oh brother-

natalia leclerc oscar! let him speak!!

pato o'ward-leclerc aww young love, hope it doesn't end in heartbreak

natalia leclerc why would you wish that upon him patricio?? pato o'ward-leclerc mom it's a joke! natalia leclerc that better be a joke!!

logan sargeant-leclerc ooh what's her name ollie?

ollie bearman-leclerc 🤷🏻 what on earth makes you think i actually talked her?

oscar piastri-leclerc this is exactly why i said oh brother. last week it was the girl from the coffee shop

pato o'ward-leclerc now this sounds like a story i should know oscar piastri-leclerc i'll tell you all about it later

charles leclerc he's a romantic oscar, leave him alone, he's baby

ollie bearman-leclerc yeah oscar, i'm just a baby oscar piastri-leclerc you can't keep using the i'm just a baby excuse every time oliver. it's not always going to work ollie bearman-leclerc says who?

ollie bearman-leclerc WAIT! according to my sources (paul) her name is aurora

ollie bearman-leclerc AND she's a guest of williams so logan, i beg, get me her number?

pato o'ward-leclerc wait, isn't that? oscar piastri-leclerc SHH!! LET HIM FIGURE IT OUT

logan sargeant-leclerc nah, fuck that you're on your own

natalia leclerc i'm afraid to ask why logan rejected him so quickly

oscar piastri-leclerc mate, you're fucked

ollie bearman-leclerc WHY WOULD I BE FUCKED? ollie bearman-leclerc the only thing i am is but a boy in love

logan sargeant-leclerc he's dumber than i thought

charles leclerc will someone please explain what the hell is going on

pato o'ward-leclerc i agree, what's going on? because there's no way you people haven't caught on.

logan sargeant-leclerc ollie's crushing on jenson's kid, his biological one

charles leclerc ew ollie that's gross, they're children!

pato o'ward-leclerc your brain needs to be studied because WHY THE HELL DID YOUR BRAIN GO THERE FIRST? charles leclerc you know, i get told that a lot

natalia leclerc JENSON HAS A TEENAGE DAUGHTER?!

pato o'ward-leclerc WE JUST HAD THIS CONVERSATION!! natalia leclerc SHE'S THE ONE WHO TOLD OFF CARLOS?? logan sargeant-leclerc YES! natalia leclerc oh, ollie she's a certified carlos hater, i'm proud.

ollie bearman-leclerc THAT CAN'T BE TRUE!! MY SOURCES DIDN'T SAY THAT!!

oscar piastri-leclerc turns out paul's not very reliable now is he? logan sargeant-leclerc or maybe he didn't tell ollie to see him make a fool of himself in front of jenson

charles leclerc JENSON HAS A DAUGHTER WHO'S A TEENAGER??

logan sargeant-leclerc jenson was called grid slag, what makes you think he didn't?

natalia leclerc how the hell did i not remember this? i feel so dumb right now.

oscar piastri-leclerc well, we can excuse you for being pregnant. not quite sure what's up with dumb and dumber

ollie bearman-leclerc it's okay, i can mastermind my way into her heart and then jenson won't be able to say anything about me!

logan sargeant-leclerc sure, what's your plan for dealing with fernando, seb, and lewis, who aurora grew up around and who like her very much.

ollie bearman-leclerc i did not think that far but lewis likes me! and so does seb!

pato o'ward-leclerc i don't think any of them like you enough to tolerate you 'dating' aurora

natalia leclerc he's delusional just like his father is i fear charles leclerc HEY! it worked out for me didn't it?

logan sargeant-leclerc yeah well natalia was also in love with you so that helped. aurora probably doesn't even know who ollie is.

ollie bearman-leclerc DON'T SAY THAT! YOU'RE BREAKING MY HEART LOGAN!

oscar piastri-leclerc he's not wrong?

ollie bearman-leclerc STOP! I'M GOING TO CRY AND IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!!

charles leclerc STOP! YOU CAN'T MAKE HIM CRY! HE'S BABY!!

logan sargeant he's 19 and fucking delusional charles

pato o'ward-leclerc well you know what the children say these days, delulu is the solulu

ollie bearman-leclerc at least i have a confirmed f1 seat for next year logan!

oscar piastri-leclerc 😧😧😧 natalia leclerc oh that's not- charles leclerc OLIVER! pato o'ward-leclerc is he not moving to indycar next season? natalia leclerc SINCE WHEN DO YOU HAVE A SEAT OLIVER? charles leclerc AND WHY WERE WE NOT TOLD ABOUT THIS?

ollie bearman-leclerc apologies, i may have taken it a bit too far

logan sargeant-leclerc he's currently dying of laughter - alex

logan sargeant-leclerc although, those might be actual tears, i'm not sure - alex

logan sargeant-leclerc oh that was funny oliver. hopefully you don't get the mick treatment at haas. now, if you'll excuse me i'm going to go kms - logan

ollie bearman-leclerc LOGAN NO! I'M SORRY!!

oscar piastri-leclerc nice going ollie, you made him sad.

ollie bearman-leclerc STOP! I FEEL BAD ENOUGH AS IT IS!!

AUSTRIA 2024

sebastian vettel oliver, you cannot go around threatening drivers.

ollie bearman-leclerc the mctwink is friends with he-who-shall-not-be-named

santiango ruiz mctwink? oscar?

logan sargeant-leclerc no, the other mctwink

oscar piastri-leclerc i will literally crash into you at silverstone.

ollie bearman-leclerc if he can even catch you. that williams is a shitbox.

logan sargeant-leclerc hey, it may be a shitbox but it's my shitbox!

ollie bearman-leclerc is it though??

max verstappen alright who pissed him off

natalia leclerc based on the way he's replying to logan, i'm going to guess him.

ollie bearman-leclerc no it was mcwhiners that are pissing me off.

ollie bearman-leclerc they win one race an think they're the shit. (oscar, this isn't about you)

daniel ricciardo think you the shit, bitch you not even the fart liam lawson how are you my radio engineer?? daniel ricciardo i like to keep up with the times mcqueen jr

ben santos-ruiz so it's war against mclaren?

jenson button personally speaking, please do it. they forgot about my podiums and wins for them.

logan sargeant-leclerc oh brother, you cannot possibly be upset about that still jenson button LEAVE ME ALONE LOGAN!

natalia leclerc yeah logan, it's clearly a very sensitive subject for him

fernando alonso we're going to war against mclaren?

ollie bearman-leclerc it's over for those bitches. we win.

logan sargeant still trying to convince rossi to join us?

ollie bearman-leclerc YOU! TELL KIRKWOOD TO HAVE A WORD WITH THAT TALL SPAGHETTI NOODLE MAN!

oscar piastri-leclerc if pato couldn't convince him what makes you think the 'tall spaghetti noodle man' will be convinced by kyle kirkwood?

ollie bearman-leclerc listen, according to hamilton: the musical, the brits have nothing on the americans. i recruiting as many americans as i can to go to war against the mcwhiners

jenson button you're british??

ollie bearman-leclerc but this is team v team jenson. in that sense i am austrian.

lewis hamilton how the fuck is this the next generation of drivers? benjamin santos-ruiz no, no i get his logic. in the team v team mclaren is british and red bull is austrian. natalia leclerc what the actual fuck?

pato o'ward-leclerc i come with a message from 'tall spaghetti noodle man' he said that considering he doesn't have a contract for next year with mclaren he's all in on using a bit of psychological warfare on mclaren.

pato o'ward-leclerc as for kyle, he said 'leave me the fuck alone'

pato o'ward-leclerc and marcus ericsson said daniel owes him $50 because of a bet they made in 2018.

daniel ricciardo HOW THE FUCK DID HE REMEMBER THAT SHIT?? max verstappen ooh what was the bet? daniel ricciardo whether or not charles could actually convince natalia to marry him. charles leclerc wow fuck you daniel.

liam lawson to be fair, i was convinced she was your best friend because she's definitely out of your league

yuki tsunoda i thought he was dating joris benjamin santos-ruiz I TOLD YOU PEOPLE WOULD THINK YOU WERE FUCKING DATING! charles leclerc FUCK OFF YOU AND ARTHUR STARTED THAT RUMOR ABOUT NATALIA BEING A COVER FOR ME AND JORIS! natalia leclerc THAT WAS YOU? santiago ruiz my children are very normal... so normal

ollie bearman-leclerc so war crimes against mclaren?

sebastian vettel you need permission from kimi first liam lawson on it. will report back to the troops.

mark webber why am i still in this group chat??

liam lawson kimi said it was okay to go to war against mclaren

sebastian vettel kimi said that?

kimi räikkönen 👍

max verstappen WAR!! YUKI GO FOR THE ANKLES!!

daniel ricciardo i'll go for the necks charles leclerc kneecaps!! ollie bearman-leclerc i'll record everything

sebastian vettel i regret ever coming back

natalia leclerc well, if you didn't come back charles would still be suffering at ferrari. sebastian vettel perhaps he could've been able to convince fred to change his race engineer and then i would've considered come back.

daniel ricciardo this coming from the man who said, 'i'll never work for that fucking nerd again.'

sebastian vettel in my defense that was about m*ttia not ferrari as a whole

kimi räikkönen boo 🍅🍅

liam lawson WHO TAUGHT HIM THAT?!

natalia leclerc yeah, i wonder who taught him that? ollie bearman-leclerc beats me... arthur leclerc like mother like son i guess

kimi räikkönen i'm not that old

ollie bearman-leclerc you are pretty old... seb is still older

sebastian vettel one day you'll be old too oliver

natalia leclerc STOP! THAT'S MY SON! HE'LL FOREVER BE 19!!

charles leclerc that sounded vaguely like a threat seb

max verstappen sebastian will be around to bully ollie when he's older

ollie bearman-leclerc by then he'll be ancient

yuki tsunoda is charles old? ollie bearman-leclerc of course, but not mother, mother is young. natalia leclerc i raised him well

charles leclerc i'm older by a few months

ollie bearman-leclerc what year were you born? charles leclerc 1997 ollie bearman-leclerc YOUR YEAR STARTS WITH 19??

liam lawson 2000'S CHILDREN RISE UP!!

max verstappen there's literally 3 of you yuki tsunoda fuck you max ollie bearman-leclerc YEAH MAX FUCK YOU! ollie bearman-leclerc i'm sorry, i got excited and it just came out.

natalia leclerc he's still got some learning to do

yuki tsunoda rule no.1 never apologize for cursing

liam lawson rule no.2 telling max fuck you is okay sometimes

daniel ricciardo note: sometimes it's not because it brings back repressed memories of his father

max verstappen he's joking charles leclerc austria 2019 sebastian vettel brazil 2018 natalia leclerc 2012 max verstappen i may need therapy

arthur leclerc they've been trying to get you to go to therapy for years and this is what gets to you?

max verstappen be quite arthur!

SILVERSTONE 2024

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natalia_leclerc silverstone weekend dump. shoutout to our goat lewis hamilton for his 9th win at silverstone. no one deserved this win more than you.

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redbullracing boss man said it's not cool of you to post a mercedes appreciation

natalia_leclerc that's my father-in-law. kimi can bring it up with seb. redbullracing it's not cool of you to use boss man's love for sebastian against us...

user1 she's so real for posting 3 pictures of leo

maxverstappen1 don't let it fool you, i was there on their 'coffee date'

alex_albon mate, you have a girlfriend, stop third wheeling them maxverstappen1 someone has to cockblock them.. landonorris you didn't seem to do a very good job user2 chat does this mean what i think it does? maxverstappen1 oh i won't be at your funeral mate. alex_albon rip lando onewin. it was nice knowing you

user3 charles leclerc can you fight??

charles_leclerc i don't condone violence against women but for her, yes user3 i think i just shit myself

olliebearman this is leclerc children erasure

oscarpiastri we already knew leo was the favorite but damn logansargeant currently crying in my driver's room patriciooward currently crying in the club after my ohio win landonorris you wouldn't know what that's like. landonorris catching strays when i'm not even involved olliebearman you're about to catch more strays after austria landonorris let it go! olliebearman 🖕🖕

user5 no one is a bigger fan of lewis than natalia

user6 literally my favorite wag, married to my favorite driver and in love with my other favorite driver

aurorabutton leo, saturn, and roscoe meet up when?

natalia_leclerc depends, is your dad going to be there? olliebearman YOU'RE MARRIED WOMAN!! natalia_leclerc never stop your husband from meeting your true love charles_leclerc i'm at a loss for words jensonbutton i'm flattered but i love my wife natalia_leclerc that's okay 😭💔

user7 not only is she married to charles leclerc, is a major lewis hamilton and sebastian vettel fan, but she's in love with jenson button? she's everything i want to be in life.

user8 someone got lucky with the life lottery user9 don't forget a mother of 5 sons user10 someone get charles and natalia a daughter already user7 i volunteer as tribute!! user11 seems like that won't be necessary after lando's comment

francesca.cgomes runaway with me??

natalia_leclerc give me a time and place baby girl 👩🏻‍❤️‍💋‍👩🏻

sukiwaterhouse you look great and then he's there...

charles_leclerc i thought you liked me now? sukiwaterhouse it depends on the day really

natalia leclerc added 5+ people

natalia leclerc i’m going to murder that twink

george russell i’ll say he lost me 50 pounds alex albon i just won 50 pounds

lando norris I'M SORRY I DIDN’T MEAN TOO!! PLEASE DON'T KILL ME!

pato o'ward-leclerc you don’t mean a lot of things don’t you? lando norris fuck you pato, it was an accident

charles leclerc i won’t stop her from killing you.

daniel ricciardo i just killed a man he’s my alibi liam lawson your brain-rot needs to be studied daniel ricciardo you tell me that a lot

natalia leclerc you're dead norris. dead.

natalia leclerc THERE'S A FUCKING REASON I DIDN'T ADD ARTHUR TO OUR GROUP CHAT WHEN I ANNOUNCED MY PREGNANCY!! HE'S A BIGGER BLABBERMOUTH THAN YOU!!

alex albon now she is one lady i would never want to piss off logan sargeant-leclerc rip arthur leclerc, catching strays even when he's not here

oscar piastri-leclerc at least pato will get to drive his car

lando norris wow. just say you hate me osc

ollie bearman-leclerc see, if you people would've let me sacrifice him to kimi and seb weeks ago we wouldn't be having this problem right now

pato o'ward-leclerc i, for one was all for the sacrifice.

lando norris WHY DO YOU PEOPLE WANT ME DEAD?

liam lawson you're friends with c*rlos daniel ricciardo what he said yuki tsunoda i don't know what's happening but what they said max verstappen👆👆 oscar piastri-leclerc 👆👆 ollie bearman-leclerc ��👆 logan sargeant-leclerc 👆👆 pato o'ward-leclerc 👆👆 alex albon 👆👆 george russell 👆👆 charles leclerc 👆👆 natalia leclerc 👆👆

ollie bearman-leclerc THIS IS NOT A SAFE SPACE FOR S*INZ SYMPATHIZERS

lando norris so all of you just expect me to end a multiple year long friendship with someone?

max verstappen it wasn't that hard daniel ricciardo well, technically no, but yes.

yuki tsunoda we're talking about a guy who started rumors that charles was cheating on natalia all because he couldn't handle someone saying no to him.

liam lawson i was never friends with him to begin with so i couldn't care less

natalia leclerc being friends with him or not won't save you from me murdering you norris

lando norris I'M SORRY IT JUST SLIPPED OUT!! lando norris IF IT MAKES YOU FEEL BETTER OSCAR YELLED AT ME FOR WHAT I DID!

oscar piastri-leclerc it was more of a 'what the fuck lando'

logan sargeant-leclerc which is a lot coming from you

natalia leclerc you know what, it's fine

charles leclerc really? you almost killed arthur twice when he insinuated you were pregnant after we got leo

max verstappen he hid behind seb a lot, arthur might still be traumatized

natalia leclerc you'll just have to deal with my dad and ben

lando norris i'm fucking dead... liam lawson rest in fucking peace dude yuki tsunoda nice knowing you lando 👋

ollie bearman-leclerc oh this is so much better than my sacrificial ritual

daniel ricciardo when the hell did it become a ritual? ollie bearman-leclerc details are not important daniel

lewis hamilton what the fuck guys?

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¡leclerc-s speaks! chat how are we feeling about the announcement from williams? i for one am super depressed on logan's behalf. anyways, i live for writing ollie as a chaotic child. just know patricio o’ward is the second love of my life after charles, so i will take any and all opportunity to include him. added more drama because i was bored and we needed a little bit of spice

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[marinaers]

@sentinaels : tell me more about pradeep and ann chief

thank u thank u i never want to shut up abt them actually but i'm gonna have to pick the highlights or i'll be here all night

they are best friends. i said this in their intro post but i'll say it again. best! friends!

it's hilarious that ann and ravi dislike each other so much because they are the same person in different fonts. pradeep befriended both of them for the same reason and they would both have an aneurysm if he told them that.

the reason being that he saw two people who would fully rather die than admit to having An Emotion, lonely and homesick and missing the people they love, and dealing with it by isolating themselves and being insufferable, and decided someone had to do something about it.

pradeep is the youngest of three ( an older brother and sister ) and ann is the oldest of five ( four sisters ).

pradeep loves his siblings very much, but he'd be lying if he said part of the appeal of the job wasn't getting out from under their shadow a little. he may not be the first one to get a phd ( his brother, archaeology of the lunar colonies ) or to leave their home planet ( his sister, political correspondent for an up-and-coming martian news site ), but he's damn well gonna be the first one to travel beyond the known galaxies and document the microbiology of previously-unexplored planets. not that he's competing.

ann and her sisters were brought up by their grandparents. by the time she leaves, her grandfather's been dead for a few years and her grandma is already very old; it's a very real concern for ann whether her grandma will still be alive when she gets back, especially since nobody can contact her during the mission.

ann's little slice of life vlogs for her sisters? pradeep is usually the cameraman.

never mind your watch, you can set the ship's entire calendar by pradeep mishra. he knows the major holidays people are likely to celebrate and makes sure they're always observed — decorations, food, music, whatever it calls for — but he also finds out the little things that are important to people, too. lesser-known holidays, cultural traditions, variations that spread among human planetary colonies. he believes everyone should have some connection to home if they want it.

pradeep vc: i would follow ravi into hell i just wish he'd stop going there

ann's role as a paramedic means she gets to go planetside a lot in case anything goes wrong on expeditions, and it's unequivocally her favourite part of the job. sometimes someone will get hurt, but often it's just research teams collecting data and she gets to chill. take photos of the places they explore. record some more vidoes to take home. sit there and experience the wonder of being on a planet so far from home they don't even know its name. she fucking loves it.

i repeat: they're best friends and they love each other SO much.

team karaoke nights? the two of them always duet.

look, was ann wrong to be concerned about pradeep falling for ravi? not really, she loves her friend and doesn't want to see him get hurt by someone who's seemingly made it their mission to ruin any ounce of good will extended to them. but pradeep is very capable of taking care of himself, more than people would assume from how chill and nice he is usually. he will not take anyone's shit, he won't let himself be treated like shit, and he's not afraid to be vocal about it.

even though pradeep and ravi were kind of, sort of, together, if things in general hadn't gone so horrifically wrong, i think pradeep would have broken things off. not in a forever way, but in a find me when you're really ready for this because i deserve better rn way.

ann farthing vs the utter inability to truly leave someone alone when they're struggling because she's a GOOD PERSON and she was RAISED BETTER THAN THAT but jesus christ some people test her patience and she can hold a grudge like nobody's business so yes she once spent twenty minutes muttering angrily to herself in the kitchen at 2 am ship time as she made a grilled cheese ( it didn't take that long but she needed the extra time to finish her angry little soliloquy ) so she could bring it to ravi because nobody should be crying alone in a deserted common area in the middle of the night. but she's gotta keep some sense of normalcy so she also flipped him the bird on her way out.

insatiable gossips. both of them.

when everyone is dead, and ravi finally brings himself to move the bodies so they're not just sitting where they died, he puts the two of them next to each other.

[liyazaki]

a scene™: on rage, regret & yes- joy

I already wrote a tag novel on this but I can't get this scene out of my mind & it deserves a deep-dive, so- buckle up, kids.

the heartwrench started in earnest when Vegas stormed out of the bathroom and Kinn turned to- or on to- Porsche. look at the small but striking journey Porsche's expressions go through here:

I'm praying to the BL gods that we get some BTS commentary on this moment in particular because there's so much that could be happening with Porsche here.

maybe in his tipsiness he was just happy to have Kinn there before the reality of Kinn's rage hit him. maybe it was some of that gleeful sass in response to Kinn's jealousy that we saw earlier in the ep.

or it could have a darker meaning: is that little smile a knowing one? a confirmation of the doubts about Kinn's sincerity/intentions that have been brewing in Porsche since he found out about Tawan?

regardless, all are loaded/potentially devastating possibilities.

Kinn and Porsche then exchange slaps and verbal barbs, but it's much more than the sum of its parts. they both have so many fears, insecurities and lack of trust in each other (and themselves, too) that they've been carrying around since this intoxicating, terrifying thing between them started.

the powder keg was already loaded & ready to explode- the altercation with Vegas was just the spark that lit it.

I'm glazing over the rest of the argument to the aftermath because that's where things really get narratively delicious. I've always been a sucker for a good chase- the idea that someone not just wants but needs you to the extent that they'd pursue you- and Kinn's desperate need for Porsche to stay with him is on full, aggressive display here.

he moves so quickly after Porsche that it comes off as an instinct, not an intentional choice- a magnet chasing its opposite polarity.

there's this moment against the mirror where they continue to struggle against each other, but it couldn't be more half-hearted. the mutual stare-off is intense as they size each other up. Kinn is a brick wall of determination, but we all know Porsche could easily get out of his grip & that room if he wanted to. which way is he gonna go? the tension in this moment was palpable (all hail MileApo for acting their damn faces off).

and then, Porsche caves- literally. he curls into himself in a defensive posture against the mirror, clearly pissed about giving into this insufferable man he loves- but he does it anyway, because it's Kinn. one of the hallmarks of their relationship is how mutually weak they are for each other, despite all the reasons they "shouldn't" be.

once Kinn realizes Porsche is staying with him- at least for the moment- this deep, yawning regret paints his expression, tinged with a sort of loneliness (not surprising after the life he's led), replacing the rage. there's a different sort of tension here now- this feeling of walking the edge of a knife, knowing one wrong word or move could end the fragile sort-of peace.

Kinn's terrified in this moment: not just at the possibility of losing Porsche for good, but the past repeating itself. of how the world seems stacked against his happiness- maybe even how he himself (and what he's had to become/endure) stands in the way of it.

Kinn didn't wax poetic here because, in my opinion, he can't: he's in the midst of a total emotion onslaught, holding onto this man who's become so precious to him for dear life. but he has to say something, do something, so he goes for simplicity: I'm sorry.

we linger here for a minute, the camera purposefully moving in Kinn's direction then Porsche's, the mirror giving us a full 180 view. again, the ball is in Porsche's court. the choice is his.

I've said it before, I'll say it again: Porsche is a mirror, reflecting back whatever he's given (or not given), which makes the use of mirrors here all the more chef's kiss. Porsche also needs words to go along with actions, so as small as that apology was- it's exactly what he needed to hear.

he didn't want this fight, he didn't want that kiss from Vegas- he wants to stay with Kinn, be with Kinn, in spite of everything they're up against. there are so many layers here, but it's really pretty simple: it's love. stupid, wonderful, intoxicating love.

I love how slowly Porsche turns to Kinn here- it says "I'm not fighting; I'm not fleeing." and Kinn turns with him, again moving with him like he can't help himself.

and then: Porsche fully faces Kinn and my heart stopped. this isn't an expression we've seen him wear in front of anyone: it's soft but feels like a raw nerve. naked, vulnerable- it says, "you did wrong. I'm hurting, but I'm here. now show me how you really feel. heal what you hurt." Kinn strokes his hair with a breathless sort of wonder, not quite believing his luck that he's still there.

and then, the moment that shoots this scene into the stratosphere for me: Porsche doesn't move. this constantly-joking, light-hearted gremlin of a man doesn't do a thing to ease the tension- and he's so right for that.

he lets the silence stretch on, and Kinn takes his cue: this is his moment to demonstrate his deep remorse and affection for Porsche. so- he starts worshipping him. smartly, he doesn't move in for a kiss first- this would put them on too equal footing- not until they both get caught up in the heat together.

when they do kiss, Porsche grabs Kinn's chin and gently pulls him away, and Kinn nods to him in reassurance. I like to think he's saying it's OK to surrender, that he's safe with him- and once again, that was all the reassurance Porsche needed.

damn Tumblr's 10 image limit to hell because Kinn's expressions of pure, utter joy when Porsche touches him back is just incredible. Porsche mirrors (heh) that joy right back, delighted in his ability to make this man weak in the best possible way. it’s a beautiful, sexy sliver of happiness in the middle of the unstable chaos that is their reality- and really, their relationship.

and afterwards, when Porsche grabs Kinn as tightly to him as he can, Kinn in near-tears pressed against his shoulder? Porsche's face tight with his own emotions and empathy for the man in his arms? there's this feeling of inevitability; that they couldn't pull themselves away from each other if they wanted to...come what may.

POETIC CINEMA, my friends. poetic, smutty cinema.

[steveshairychest]

Popular children's fantasy author Eddie x Steve, whose daughter drags him along to every single one of Eddie's fan signings and book launches.

Steve pretends it's a big inconvenience to hold his daughter's place in the line while she quickly zips around the store to pick out more books for Eddie to sign. "You're gonna work the poor guy to death." Steve laughs when she stumbles over to him with an armful of Eddie's books that she didn't already have.

He doesn't even look at the prices as he takes the heavy load from her.

"Do you have your questions ready? You're next." He whispers to her. She nods excitedly, her hair bounces with the movement, and it's moments like these that Steve's reminded just how much she looks like his ex. Nancy's genes really shoved all of his out of the way.

"Oh, it's you guys again! Hi! I was wondering if you'd show up today." Eddie beams at his daughter and then up at Steve. He's got on these big, dorky glasses and his hair is pulled back out of his face; it suits him.

Steve tries not to swoon as Eddie remembers Steve's daughter's name and listens intently to all her questions about his upcoming series. He's signing all the books without breaking eye contact with her and Steve is suddenly very jealous of his 10 year old. Maybe he should get something signed so that he can stare into those gorgeous brown eyes and drown in their intensity.

"I'll see you guys at the book reading?" He's staring at Steve when he asks. His daughter nods enthusiastically and gathers up her pile of signed books.

Steve clears his throat and shrugs, trying to play it cool. "I'm being dragged there whether I like it or not."

"Dad, you bought the tickets for it weeks ago. You said you like the way he makes funny voices for the characters." She giggles at the utter look of betrayal on his face and skips off to put her books on the checkout counter, leaving Steve standing there very flushed and embarrassed.

Eddie puts his elbows on the table and rests his chin on his hands, he's smirking up at Steve with a cheeky twinkle in his eyes. It's probably just the reflection of the lights in his glasses. "You like my silly voices?"

Steve rubs a hand down his face and groans quietly. "You're both insufferable. Good bye, thanks for signing her books."

"Wait, Steve." He fidgets with the black marker in front of him and looks anywhere but at Steve when he says, "Check inside the first book." And then another kid is coming up in front of him and he's all big smiles and excited nodding as he listens to everything they say.

He briefly glances up at a confused Steve and winks before giving his attention back to the kid.

Steve pays for the books and waits until they are back in the car to reach into the bag and snatch the first book up. "What are you doing?" She asks.

"Seeing if he spelled your name right."

"He always spells my name right." She points out. Steve ignores her and flips the book open. He immediately gasps and closes it again, his eyes wide as he stares at his daughter in shock. "Wait, did he actually spell it wrong?!"

"No, I- uhm." He opens the book once again and, to his daughter's shock, rips out the bottom corner of the first page. "Oops, sorry. I'll buy you another one!"

She, of course, immediately dobs on Steve when he drops her back off at her mother's place. And all he can do is shrug and indure the glare that Nancy is shooting him. "My hand slipped."

"Mhmm." She shoos their daughter inside with promises to go to the park with her friends later and then when she's out of ear shot, Nancy rounds on him with a finger jabbing into his chest. "Show me."

Steve takes a shocked step back, his hand instinctively touching the pocket he shoved the ripped corner in. "I- I don't know what you mean."

"Steve, I'm not stupid. You only go to those book signings to make googly eyes at that Eddie guy. Did he finally give you his number? Show me or I'm taking her to the book reading." She's holding her hand out expectantly.

Sometimes Steve forgets that they were married; that she can read him like a book. "You scare me sometimes." He grumbles and reluctantly pulls out the crumpled, torn page and drops it into her perfectly manicured hand.

"God, his writing is awful."

"I think it's cute."

She hands the paper back to him and gently squeezes his hand, a soft smile pulling at her lips. "I hope he makes you happy."

A shocked laugh explodes out of Steve as he shoves the number back into his pockst for safe keeping. "It's just a phone number, Nance, not a marriage proposal."

She shrugs her shoulders and heads back inside. "Whatever you say. Oh, you might want to shower before the book reading. You smell like burger grease, which is weird considering I told you not to buy her that crap before dinner." It's said playfully but Steve knows it's a strike on the bad dad board.

She has so many rules it's hard to keep up with them.

"Can I borrow your shower?" He goes to cross the threshold of their once shared home but Nancy stops him gently with a hand on his chest.

It's too soon. He can see it in her eyes. She can play nice and be his friend but she won't play house.

"I'll be back at 7:30." She nods curtly and closes the door.

They've only been divorced for 5 months and he knows that Nancy isn't handling it as well as he is. He'd said some awful things, drunkenly told her that their entire marriage was a lie, was just a way for him to pretend to be normal and live a normal life. She'd known for a while that he didn't love her anymore but had ignored it for their daughter's sake, but it didn't last long. The second those words were out of Steve's mouth, she'd made him leave.

She'd silently pointed to the door and Steve knew that things were done.

It was time to stop playing house.

[mysteryshoptls]

SR Azul Ashengrotto Ceremonial Robes Personal Story: Part 1

"It's a trade secret."

Part 1 (Part 2)

[Octavinelle Dorm – Lounge]

Vil: This specialized lotion of mine, one applied, will keep my skin moisturized for over 10 hours. It's by and far more effective than any product you'll find on the shelves.

Vil: And you're telling me that by a week before the entrance ceremony, you can prepare me a lotion that would stay moisturized for longer than that?

Azul: Well, of course. If you would sign this contract, I can grant your wish to "attend the entrance ceremony with even more beautiful skin."

Azul: No matter how difficult the wish, it shall be granted… You are here because you heard this rumor about me, correct?

Vil: You seem pretty confident. A man apt to promise so quickly is not one to be trusted.

Azul: If you cannot trust me, you are welcome to withdraw your request.

Azul: However, I don't believe there would be anyone other than myself that could fulfill such a difficult demand…

Vil: You're such an insufferable man, grinning like that… And? What are you wanting in return?

Azul: Let me see…

Azul: How about 10 stalks of that flower from the Shaftlands that you are raising in the Botanical Garden?

Vil: …Flower, you say. What a roundabout way to describe it.

Vil: You already know that it is a valuable poisonous plant, don't you? You really don't miss anything.

Azul: Fufu. Do you not think it is a suitable price for your difficult request?

Vil: …I understand. I'll make a deal with those terms. I am prepared to do anything to have my wishes granted.

Azul: Then, the deal has been struck! I look forward to the day I receive the flowers.

Azul: Fufu, I am glad that both parties are satisfied with this contract. Jade, Floyd, Vil-san will be leaving now.

Vil: I can see myself out. If you have time to do that, then you should start working right away.

Azul: …Goodness. What a shrew.

Azul: There you have it. At Vil-san's request, we will now be making a skin-care lotion that has the greatest moisturizing power in the world.

Floyd: Betta-chan-senpai's already got beautiful enough skin.

Jade: Yes, but isn't it much like him to aim even higher? He constantly has the spirit of self-improvement.

Azul: We're talking of someone who is quite skilled at potionology. I am sure that he has tested all types of medicinal herbs that are said to be good for skin.

Azul: We will need to make our lotion out of something more distinctive than medicinal herbs.

Jade: Then perhaps we could incorporate alchemy in this venture, since you are skilled in that area?

Jade: Materials such as metals and ore that are utilized in alchemy may not be as commonly used in potionology.

Azul: True, there are also metals and gems that are said to have medicinal properties. It could be worth testing.

Floyd: Eeeh～ But isn't that boring?

Azul: Boring?

Floyd: Because metals and gems are things that kinda already "exist," right?

Floyd: So it's gotta be something that even Betta-chan-senpai's gonna be like, "I never thought of that!"

Azul: …It's just as you say, it may be more prudent to search for the unexpected. It is said that surprise can quickly turn to satisfaction, after all.

Azul: Then, let us collect the materials that would "not normally be used in cosmetics" and are most likely to have high moisturizing properties.

Floyd: Moisturizing properties… like what?

Jade: To put it simply, would it be "objects which have jelly-like properties"?

Azul: Quite. I will leave it to the two of you to collect the possible ingredients. I will prepare the equipment for our experiment.

Jade: Understood.

―A few days later

Floyd: Aaah～ …I'm tired of this. Can we stop doing this?

Jade: Attempt number 198… This is another failure, yet again.

Azul: No matter how much we cultivate it, we fall just shy of beating the moisturizing strength of Vil-san's hand-made lotion!

Floyd: It's only one more day 'til our promised delivery date to Betta-chan-senpai. Don't you think there's no way we're gonna get this done?

Jade: What could we be missing? The strength of its permeation onto the skin? Or is the consistency not thick enough?

Azul: No, we were striving for our ingredients to be "unexpected,"

Jade: Then perhaps more of… Could we do this here…

Azul: But if we do that… On the other hand… Oh, but…

Floyd: Jelly, pudding, slime, rubber balls, raw meat, blisters…

Floyd: Aaah I'm so tired of seeing all these gummy stuffs.

Azul: Floyd, please do not damage our experiment ingredients.

Floyd: We don't need any of this though. You were more jellied than any of this stuff in your octopus form.

Azul: What? …Why are you mentioning me all of a sudden? Please stop your joking around.

Floyd: That's 'cause when Azul is in the ocean, y'look so squishy and delicious. Like if I squeezed you, you'd just slip out～

Jade: That is true. Azul's form in the ocean is pretty gelatinous… Fufufu.

Azul: Don't you be agreeing with him, Jade. Stop laughing!

Azul: If anything, Floyd, you are also rather slick in while in the ocean!

Floyd: Eh, me? Y'think? Then isn't Jade the same too?

Azul: …Mm?

Azul: …Now that you mention it, Jade's skin is quite clear as well. Even now, in his human form…

Jade: Is that so? It is not something I can say I've put any care into.

Azul: This means that we all contain moisture. And what the three of us all have in common is…

Azul: …Jade, please come here for a moment.

Azul: …The ocean… Our skin… There's mucilage…

Jade: Gelatin… And collagen… Can be extracted…

Azul: …In seawater… Mineral-rich…

Floyd: I'm getting a bad feeling from all that whispering. What are you guys talking about?

Azul: Floyd, could you do me a favor? Please return to your eel form.

Floyd: Eh, I don't wanna. …Why is Jade practicing squeezing that towel!?

Jade: Humph! Humph!

Azul: This is for the sole purpose of a successful deal. Please endure this for a little while.

Jade: My image training is completed. I will take care to not harm my precious brother.

Floyd: Wai… Stop!!

Part 1 (Part 2)

Requested by Anonymous.

[tahdashi]

hello! congrats on starting ur new blog!!

since ur taking requests, may i ask for akaashi reuniting with s/o after they take a short vacation to visit family? thank u so much <33

a/n: hi lovely! thank you so much <3 ahh my first request, how exciting :> this was fun to write!

# reuniting with akaashi after a short vacation !

the fluorescent lights of the airport were blinding. after two weeks of relaxing with your family, you are finally on your way back home - back to akaashi. with your suitcase in your right hand and a stuffed animal, a bear that your younger cousin insisted on giving you, in your left, you make your way to the large glass doors. as the doors slide open, you take in the fresh air. just an hour ago, you were on a stuffy plane with crying babies and insufferable turbulence. now you're outside, under the night sky looking at the stars.

the sound of your phone's ringtone rings through your ears, and you feel your heart beat faster as his name pops up on the screen.

"hi keiji," you say with a smile on your face (one you know that he'll be able to notice over the phone).

"hi, angel. are you here? i'm parked by the sign that says 17b outside your terminal," he says softly. although he sounds tired, there's a glint of excitement in his voice. it's late and he has work the next day, but he's waited far too long to be in your arms again. you look around you as you walk towards where he is. akaashi can hear your suitcase thudding behind you through the phone, but the thudding in his chest is overwhelming. you see his car right away, and you feel your feet pick up their pace towards it. the wind is crisp, and you're sure that your hair is a mess. it doesn't matter, though, because under the night sky, he still thinks you're beautiful.

"welcome back," you hear him say as you take him into your arms. "ah, who's this?"

you look down to see your stuffed bear squished between the two of you. with a smile and glimmering eyes, you look up to see his face. he's smiling and a dimple appears on his left cheek. you laugh as you pull away from your long-awaited hug.

"my cousin gave me this bear. he wouldn't let me leave without it," you recall. "isn't it cute, though? i had one just like this when i was younger."

"yeah? eventually, there's gonna be no space on the bed for me," he laughs as he places your suitcase in the trunk. he takes your bear and places it in the back seat of the car. "he's had enough of your attention," he says with a small pout. even though he's tired, akaashi's still undeniably cute.

he opens the car door for you and waits for you to get comfortable before moving to the driver's seat. your favorite playlist is already playing, and his hand finds yours on the center console.

"i missed you," he finally says. your cheeks warm at his words.

"it was only two weeks, keiji. by the way, my mom said you have to come next time or else she'll call your work herself and demand they give you a break."

"two weeks is too long," he says quietly. "and i'll try to come next time, i promise. did you have fun, though?" you nod as the hum of the engine relaxes you.

looking down at your intertwined hands, akaashi feels his chest grow warm. your fingers are calming as they rub circles into his palm — a silent ‘i missed you, too’. he missed your hands, your sparkling eyes, your voice. he missed your presence. even though it was only two weeks, he’s sure that he never wants to be apart from you for that long ever again.

[sporadiclilbook]

Songbird

Yan!Childe x Singer/Dancer!Khaenri'ahn! reader

Proof-read by: @choquackette

a/n: in a way, does this count as a songfic :D? Also I'm gonna use Lost in Thoughts All Alone for this. And to be fair you're pretty much like Shigure/Azura from fates in this

TW: Kidnapping

You are the ocean's gray waves

Destined to seek life beyond the shore

Just out reach

Your voice rang out through the crowd who was listening. Your Hydro Vision glowed as you made particles of water float around you. It created an illusion that made them looked like it was sparkling. It was mesmerising. To Childe, it amazed him how you used it so beautifully for a show. Unlike his more....bloodthirsty uses of his. To think a Vision can do something so graceful and morbid at the same time.

Of course he had his Electro Delusion but this is the Vision we're talking about. He uses it as a weapon while you used it for entertainment. To be honest, he never thought he'd see something like this. It was all thanks to a mission he has to do. Tailing a guy who was in debt to the Fatui and all. Childe think he was a fool. Instead of trying to make his business better, he wastes it on shows like these. But now that he sees you, he understand why. Your exotic appearance was a sight to behold. The only known person to have the same eyes as you was that Favonius Cavalry Captain and he only showed one eye. One already can make one look intriguing but having both made you look ethereal.

Yet the water ever change

Flowing like time

The path is yours to climb

Your dance was graceful, fluid movements that did flow like water. Childe think you could've been a good sword fighter if you were able to incorporate these movements into sword fighting. But for now he'll enjoy your voice and dancing. There's just something about it he loved so much. Sure fighting is always the one he loves but there's just something about you that he's attracted to. Was it your appearance? Vocals? Movements? Or those pupils of yours? He thinks it's quite silly, he doesn't even know who you are and yet......

A burdened heart

Sinks into the ground

Here he is, eager to look for you after this whole mission thing. If there's one thing he knows, is to not judge someone's prowess by appearance. Take the traveler for example. They have a petite form and yet they were able to defeat his Foul Legacy form! Who knows what you might have in store for him? Just the thought of you actually being able to fight makes him feel giddy.

Alas, all he can do for now is listen to your song. With that said, he didn't forget his mission. Out of the corner of his eyes he saw his target. The man was also in awe of looking at you. Too in awe of noticing his presence that is. He'll get right back to him when your show's over.

A veil falls away without a sound

Not day nor night

Wrong nor right

For truth and peace, you'll fight

He wondered if his siblings would love your singing. Sleeping to a lullaby sounded like a nice idea to him. Why he even thought of that was a mystery to him. Is this what they called love at first sight? He just can't help but wished to woken up by your voice that will roll out his name softly in the morning.

Sing with me a song

Of silence and blood

The rain falls, but can't wash away the mud

Within my ancient heart dwells

Madness and pride

Can't no one hear my cry?

The song ended and the crowd threw a round applause. You bowed and left the stage immediately. Childe, who hasn't forgot his mission, quickly trailed the guy he was after outsidd. "Ah! Hello there Mr. Wei Xing! I reckon you know who I am yes?" And so from there, he scared the poor man to the death with threats and grim reminder of the debt he owed. But Childe was feeling a bit merciful today "Tell you what I'll give you some more time on one condition." Wei Xing, his target, was confused. The Fatui giving a bit of leverage? Still, he would be an idiot to refuse "And that condition is....?"

Childe chuckled at his quick response. It's natural after all. All of his intimidation must have triggered his survival instincts. "Just answer me this. Who was that singer with a Hydro Vision?" Wei Xing was baffled. That's all he wanted? "A-as far as I know, t-their name is (Y/N). They're a performer that was passing by Liyue to gain more popularity across Teyvat." Childe hummed as he hears it. 'A travelling performer huh? Looks like I'll have to act quick if I want to meet them' There was moment of silence before he asked another question "When are they leaving?" "I-in a few days"

Childe let him go and as promised gave him more time for him to pay his debt. Should he fails again to do so.....he'll be history. He only had a few days to meet and talk to you so he has to be quick. Thankfully being a Fatui Harbinger does have it perks. One of those perks being having informants that can collect informations for you. And since this is no top secret info, it was quite easy to find out where you were staying and exactly how many days before you were gone.

As he wait for you at the road that led guests from Wangshu Inn to Liyue, he thought of what you might say. Maybe you'll recognise him right away? Or perhaps you were too innocent to notice the horrors of the Fatui. As he notices your figure walking on the horizon, he prepared to greet you casually. But then he was perplexed by your outfit. It seemed less travelling performer and more of a......fighter? Interesting. He drops the idea of greeting you and opted to follow your path instead.

He followed you until you reached a domain that was near one of the ruins. You stood in front of the entrance as he awaits your next move, intentionally letting his presence seep out. "You're not doing that much of a great job to hide yourself, Fatui. Or is it intentional?" Childe walks out from the spot he was hiding in and approached you slowly while saying "Well, isn't this a surprise? I just happened to be passing b-" His actions stopped midway as your pointed a spear at him. "Not a step closer, what do you want?"

Your starred pupils were sharped and narrowed. It held an intense emotion in it. Childe held up his hands in some sort of mock surrender and laughed a bit "Hey now! There's no need to get aggressive, is there? I was just curious why someone like you is doing here. Not exactly a good place to perform isn't it?"

"That's none of your business."

"Are you gonna go inside this domain?"

"...."

"If so, can I follow?"

"No."

"Please?"

"I said no."

"I'm very good at fighting you know. It'll be a shame if someone like you gets inju--"

Your spear was closer to him now. Threatening to slice him open any minute you wanted to. It didn't faze him at all. In fact it made him thrilled. He knew there was something about you that was enchanting and perhaps this was it. An unrelenting fighting spirit. In a blink of an eye, he immediately summoned his hydro javelin and parried your spear. You backed away in surprise but kept your guard up.

"Listen I have no time for you Fatui. Leave me be. I have more important matters to attend to." Childe just gave a fox-like grin at your attempt to intimidate him. "Is that so? Like what exactly?" You rolled your eyes at him. He was getting annoying for sure. "Like I said, none of your business." It looks like you might have to halt your plans for tonight. The Abyss Order can wait. "So, what are you gonna do little star?" Without warning you immediately engulfed yourself in a torrent of water and disappears. Childe was shocked when he sees it but still grinned. If you wanted to be a challenge then so be it. If he can't bother you during your 'missions' then he'll bother you during the day.

And that is exactly what he did.

For two days straight he kept trying to talk with you whenever you were out visiting the Liyue Harbour. At first you tolerated him but now he was insufferable. You were glad you were leaving as soon as possible next day but Childe was not having any of that. In just the span of two days his little curiosity had turned into a tsunami of obsession. Your expressions and reactions not to mention the little heart warming moments he saw you cheering up some of the kids in Liyue. He wants to know even more of you.

And precisely why he is fighting you right now.

As he has deducted, your move was as graceful as your dance. Your fighting style was as unique as your eyes. Something he has never seen before. You dodged his flurry of arrows, panting while doing so. How long has he fought you? It felt like an eternity. You tried to dash to him and deliver a swift strike but him and his stupid shield won't let you. You jumped back just in time before he strike his hydro swords at you. You can't even get an elemental advantage here, you had to mostly rely on your weapon.

"Well (Y/N), it's been a fun fight really. But why don't you surrender now? You're tired aren't you? I promise things will go smoothly if you just give up."

You didn't want to. There's no way you'll give up. What does he wants with you anyway? You only stared down at him in silence, refusing to answer. "Ah, stubborn now aren't we? I guess I'll have to use a little force...." He activated his Delusion and immediately dashed towards you, giving you no time to react. The electricity made you groan in pain. You use your spear as a stabiliser from falling to the ground but you were running out of energy at this point.

Before you could fall, Childe took a hold of your body. "See? It's not that hard to give up." You wanted to mutter a remark but darkness shrouded your vision before you fainted. You woke up in an unfamiliar room. Certainly not Liyue's architecture nor your homeland's. Your first thought was to look for an escape.

The door was locked.

Windows were barred.

The wardrobe had the clothes you brought with you across Teyvat along with some new ones.

There was a chain at your leg that's long enough to get you to the bathroom.

Your Vision and weapon was missing.

You waited in silence, pondering what to do. You certainly can't escape like this. But then you heard the door open. And as expected it was him. "Did you had a good sleep? You were knocked out for a while there." You scowled at him "Drop the act, where am I?" Childe hummed before answering "You're in Snezhnaya of course! Where else would I bring you? I'm quite lucky to be able to bring you here and visit my siblings! Say would you like to visi--" "Why would I do that?"

His grin dropped and his eyes stared at you. His eyes was....hollow...empty...devoid of any humanity in them. He walked towards you and you instinctively stepped back. He had you trapped against a wall. He lifted up your chin and let out a small but terrifying smile "Well, because your fate is in my hands. There's nothing you can do now, is there? But I'll forgive your behaviour for now.....if you sing that is."

You hated it. You hated the fact he was right. So you had no choice but to stay obedient and be his 'little songbird' until you found a window of opportunity. He lets go of your chin and sat down on a chair. With a heavy heart, you opened your mouth to sing.

You are the ocean's gray waves

Destined to seek life beyond the shore

Just out of reach

Childe smiled as you sing. He's sure you'll come around and fall in love with him soon enough.

Yet the water ever change

Flowing like time

The path is yours to climb

Shame that you can't meet his family yet. They would've love you. He can't wait for that day to arrive though. He can't help but feel joy. His little songbird, all his and no one else.

You are the ocean's gray waves.

[teen-cups-au]

FOLLOWER'S SUBMISSION:

Recovery

Part 29.

Note again : *sheepish smile* , I apologize if some parts seem a little off. I had quite a lot of ideas so im trying to fit everything 😅 and mix it with the "original" ideas (new and old ideas). Sooo yeah.. I'm sorry.. I hope you still enjoy tho.

Anyway let's move on with the story. Shall we?

Warnings : Vomit

......

Days passed by

Sam had asked his uncle if he could visit Mugman. "Uncle may I visit Mugman?"

"well sure! I'll give you aloe and chamomile to take with you. Just be careful okay?"

Sam nodded. "Thank you uncle!" he said and hugged him.

Sam  took his bicycle and rode all the way to Mugman's house. On his way he met Andrea who was riding her bicycle as well. She had a bag on her back which inside had gauze, bandages, syringes etcu. "Miss Andrea!" he said and rode next to her. "Oh hey Sam!"

"Are you going to visit Mugman? Can I come too? I have chamomile, aloe and some other herbs!" he said. She nodded "Oh Thank God! I forgot to bring aloe! Sure why not I believe he will be happy to see you!" she said. He smiled. After a while they reached their destination.

Andrea knocked on the door "Cuphead! Its me with Sam!" she said. "coming!" they heard his voice saying. Sam greeted him "Hey Cuphead!". Cuphead said "Hey Sam!".

"I brought Aloe" Sam said.  "I brought new gauzes and syringes" Andrea said. "Thanks!" he replied. "How is he?" Andrea asked. "*sighs * he has fever again, it's 38. He is resting!" he said.

"is it okay to see him or shall I pass another time?" Sam asked. "No I'm sure he will be happy! Forgive him though he doesn't speak a lot. He is quite weak.."  Cuphead explained.  Sam nodded.

They went up stairs. Cuphead entered inside and saw the room empty. He panicked. Did he ran away again?! Did something bad happened?! Can't he turn his back for like 1 fucking second?!

"Mugman?"  he kept looking left and right under the bed in the closet everywhere.

Mugman came out of the bathroom.. Slowly walking.  Sam told them... "Uuhhh Cuphead.. There he is." Cuphead turned around.  "Hey Sam!" Mugman said weakly. Cuphead ran to his side. He checked his face.

"what are you doing out of bed!?" he asked panicked. "Cup its okay I needed to use the bathroom." Mugman replied calmly.

"why didn't you call me?!" Cuphead asked.

Mugman replied calmly "My legs are better! Your body will hurt! Im too heavy. You have helped me enough already. I don't want to trouble you more."   

Cuphead yelled "Didn't we agree that you should call me if you need something?! You. Need. Rest!!".

Mugman said nothing "..." he felt it coming. This feeling in his stomach. Oh no.. He turned his back "Don't turn your back on me!! When Im talking to you!" he yelled.

Mugman hurriedly opened the bathroom 's door, he ran on the toilet, (🚽) fell to his knees and.. Started vomiting.. His leaky brain leaked a lot. T

Some of the liquid (his brain) covered his eyes. Cuphead's expression softened.

Why was he yelling... It was logical for Mugman trying to do some things on his own. He sighed.  He took a piece of cloth he opened the faucet and wet it. He then gently cleaned the liquid off Mugman's eyes. (note : his brain leaks so much that some of it went /covered his eyes.)

"G-go.. Y-you d-don't have to watch me like this!" Mugman said.  Cuphead said "Its okay Mugman. I promise."  Mugman closed his eyes and a few tears ran down his eyes. "I am disgusting..." Cuphead said  "now now don't talk like that. Its gonna be okay!" he rubbed his back.

Mugman cried. "I am insufferable.."

Cuphead reassured him "NO!! you are not! We already talked about this! A few days ago haven't we?".  He said   while rubbing Mugman's back.  *sob sob* Mugman sobbed. Cuphead said "Mugman its gonna be okay!"

Mugman nodded. He cleaned his mouth. Then proceeded to leave. Mugman attempted to walk only for his legs to give up beneath him. He fell Cuphead caught him. "Sorry.." he slurred.  "Hey! It's okay! It's okay"

They went to his room and Cuphead gently laid him down. Sam appeared.

...

"Hey Sam!" he said. "Hey Mugman!" Cuphead left to bring the medicine for vomit.

"I.... Uh brought some Aloe and other herbs!" Sam said.  "That's kind of you thank you!" he said weakly.

Cuphead  came holding the red potion, "Come on Mug!" he gave him one tablespoonful. Mugman drunk it. Then Cuphead said  "I'll be downstairs call me if you need anything! Okay?" They nodded.

"Good! I'll go make chamomile and call you when it's ready!" Cuphead said and  closed the door. Mugman was laying on bed.

Sam looked closely.. Oh boy.. Mugman had lost so much weight.. Cuphead sure looked better! There was an awkward silence among them. Until..

"Im sorry..." Mugman said. "Why?" Sam  replied raising his eyebrow.  Mugman sighed. "*sigh* it's rude of me being on bed while I have a guest.. I didn't want you to see me like this.."

Sam's face softened, he leaned closer to him. "Mugman! We are friends! We are here for you to happiness and to sadness. That's what friends are for! Please don't feel bad about it! Okay? You need rest! When you get better! We will go drink that milkshake you like! We will have fun just be patient and calm okay? " Mugman was moved. "Thank you! Yeah! Okay!"

Sam asked "Does it hurt?"  Mugman said "...yes but im taking medication.. So it's okay!..".

Sam reassured "we are here for you! Take some good rest!"

"Than-" Mugman started shaking.. He groaned in pain.

He started coughing his nose started bleeding

*COUGH COUGH COUGH COUGH COUGH HACK WHEEZE WHEEZE COUGH COUGH COUGH HACK WHEEZE HACK WHEEZE HACK WHEEZE *

"Mugman?!" he yelled alarmed "What's wrong!?" he asked frightened.

Mugman said through clenched teeth "M-my *wheeze deep inhale groan* j-joints m-my ...bones ..!" Sam said "I'll call Cuphead stay here!" He hurriedly ran outside the room.

"CUPHEAD?! CUPHEAD?!!! "

HELP!!!

End of part 29!

Thank you for reading!

_

MOD'S REPLY:

Doudy (mod): Sam joins the party!

Well, not the best show he's witnessing 😅

[radiorenjun]

Lavender Antics.

→ Pairing: Han Jisung X Reader

→ Summary: Shooting in a drama with him was your absolute nightmare. Working with your enemy and pretending that you were love interests has been the most frustrating experience of your life. Though, after saying your farewells, the scent of lavender never leaves.

→ Genre:enemies to lovers au, idol au, romance, angst, slowburn.

→ Warnings: Very hurtful words. Antics. Mentions of insecurity. Alcohol, Swearing, Making out. Suggestive?

→ Word Count:

→ Chapters: 1, 2, 3

You tucked your phone in your pocket as you entered the dance studio to be greeted by your group members stretching and warming up. "Hey y/n!" they greeted in unison, making you smile at how their cheerful aura greeted your exhausted figure. "Hi," you replied shortly, dropping your dufflebag near theirs on the floor.

"How was filming?" Jaehwa asked, letting out a groan when Haneul pushed her back down as she did a split. "The usuals: Jeongin being a crackhead, the director shoving it into our faces that we're going to Tokyo, that donkey being insufferable. Same as always," you chuckle, joining them as you stretched your arms.

"Oh yeah! I forgot you're leaving for Tokyo soon. When are you going again?" Cheonsa exclaimed, massaging her ankles. "Honestly, first Cheonsa was on hiatus. Now you're on hiatus just for some drama film?" Jaehwa chuckled. You rolled your eyes at Kiyeon before answering Cheonsa's question, "Im leaving in two days. I'll be out of your hair for a whole month so enjoy it while you can," you joked.

"Believe me, I know I will." Kiyeon responded, taking a sip of her caffeine. "Oh hush, you'll miss me when I leave." you snickered as you hit her shoulder playfully. "Since you're leaving your dearest best friends behind for some dick, you better treat us to something tomorrow." Cheonsa exclaimed.

"I want steak!" she added with a bright smile. You lifted your fist as if you were gonna punch her, sucking your lip into your mouth as you growled out. "Why you lil-" Jaehwa sat up from her split and patted your thigh, "don't kill anyone just yet, y/n. You still have alot to live for. Plus I don't wanna be the one getting you out of prison," she sighed.

"Cheonsa's not wrong though. You should treat us to something before you leave," Haneul nodded in agreement, making Cheonsa let out a victory cheer at her statement. "I agree. Last time, y'all completely ditched me in that restaurant leaving me to pay that tremendous bill when you all said we were gonna split it!" Kiyeon grumbled.

"It was all planned, by the way." you smirked with a chuckle. "It was Cheonsa's idea for a prank, too." Jaehwa smiled with a nod. Kiyeon glared at our leader who was giving her an innocent peace sign. "Man, I'm really gonna miss you guys when I'm in Tokyo." you sighed, laying your cheek on your palm as your elbow stood on your thighs.

"Of course you will, you can't live without us." Kiyeon chuckled, giving a soft punch to your shoulder. "And Im leaving," you pretended to stand up as the girls chuckled at your reaction. You giggled as you retreated to your former position. "Man, who am I going to talk to in Tokyo when you idiots aren't there?" you whined.

"Yang Jeongin? Or that makeup artist, she looks really nice when I came to visit you on set." Haneul suggested. "Stop acting as if it's the end of the world, you fucking drama queens. Video chatting and texting exists, too, you know." Jaehwa patted your back. You smiled softly at your friends.

"Wait, you're saying that y/n isn't going to die? Damn, I made a whole song and funeral and everything." Cheonsa said in a sardonic tone, causing the whole group to laugh. "You wish. You're stuck with me, get used to it." you wrapped your arm around her shoulder and pulled her to a side hug.

"I really hope our contract ends soon." Cheonsa uttered jokingly. "Very funny," you rolled your eyes with a smile on your face. "By the way, have you heard that Chen-sunbaenim is getting married?" Haneul gossiped in a dramatically posh-popular girl tone. "Oh my god, what? Ugh, I can't believe some girl took away my sunbae," you mocked her tone.

"Isn't Sehun your bias, though?" Kiyeon laughed. You nodded with a laugh, dropping the whole fancy act, "though, it wasn't a surprise, really. I mean, whenever I walk by there's always this girl he keeps hanging out with, I'm guessing that's her." you informed.

"Can't believe we're gossiping bout our seniors." Jaehwa shook her head with a chuckle. "What? It's already made public, it's basically the trending topic of the hour. I hope I get invited though, I wanna see my childhood idol get married. God, we're becoming old, girls!" Cheonsa whined, flapping her hands aimlessly.

"You're becoming old, that is. I'm still younger than you," you teased. "Oh hush, just because I have a boyfriend doesn't mean I'm getting old for fucks sake. You're probably gonna date that Jisung guy in the future, just wait and see." she tutted with a point of her finger. You pretended to gag, laying a palm on your chest as you stuck your tongue out in disgust. "No thank you," you croaked dramatically.

"I rather date, Shrek, himself than that stubborn cheesecake stealing donkey." you clenched your jaw angrily. "You know, he's not that bad. From what I see in interviews, he looks like a really nice guy to hang out with," Kiyeon shrugged, taking her coffee cup to her lips.

"That is, if he doesn't hate you for no absolute reason!" you exclaimed, flailing your hands up dramatically. "Well, it seems like you hate him too so you're both in the wrong." she smirked. "I do hate him, if that wasn't clear. But he started it first! If he wasn't such a dick then maybe I would've considered him a friend!" you huffed.

"You're being over dramatic. What did he do that was so bad to make you hate him anyways?" Jaehwa rolled her eyes with a heavy sigh. You paused, recalling the unpleasant memory, "I don't wanna talk about that." you mumbled, looking at your hands.

"Jesus Fucking Christ," Kiyeon grumbled. "Shouldn't we practice?" she asked. "We should, but we really need a break so let's just slack off for a while and get back to practise in a couple of minutes." Haneul suggested. Cheonsa was about to retort when her phone rang, her face lit up at the sight.

"The bf is calling, do what you want. But when I get back, be prepared to be trained hard vocally and physically." she chuckled, walking out of the room with her phone vibrating like crazy in hand. As the door swung shut, there was a peaceful yet awkward moment of silence. "So what now?" you asked.

"Have you packed yet?" Haneul asked, ignoring your question. You scratched your head at the thought, "kinda, but most of my clothes that I already packed are just sweaters and shorts." you shrugged. "I'll help you pack once we get back to the dorm, you always under pack and borrow my clothes or shop for really tacky ones in supermarket stores." Jaehwa laughed.

"Oh hush, I just like wearing comfy clothes!" you chuckled. "Unfortunately for you, comfy clothes isn't an option for this comeback." she grinned with a snap, causing you to roll your eyes at her statement. "Shut up," you groaned.

The door opened slightly, attracting your attention as Cheonsa's head poked through. "Hey girls, I'm about to go to the other dance studios real quick, alright?" she informed with an excited smile before exiting the room once again, grabbing her waterbottle in the process without letting any of us respond to her.

"Appointing her as our leader was the number one worst mistakes of our careers," you announced aloud, causing the girls to laugh and nod in agreement. "Couldn't agree more, y/n. Couldnt agree more," Jaehwa laughed.

A few seconds later, the door opened once again and Cheonsa's head poked into the room. "By the way, you're really gonna treat us to food right?" she grinned with a hopeful and teasing glint in her expression. You chuckled, waving your hand to dismiss her as she laughed and exit the door.

"Guys, is that really necessary?" you chuckled, looking at your members after you checked if your passport and ticket was there. Your members had thoughtfully decided to drop you off at the airport, while wearing unessecary disguises such as a Mona Lisa costume, a moustached detective, Dwayne Johnson's face duct taped to a clown mask and Oli London's face carved from cardboard.

"Yes it is. It's important for us to not be recognized by the public and drop our little y/n off to school." Kiyeon responded, shamelessly fidgeting with her detective hat. "If you guys are gonna walk out looking like that, not only y'all are gonna get recognized by the people, you'll also embarrass me and cause more drama online!" you laughed, crossing your arms as you entered the airport gate.

"Hush, I'm parking the car. You don't want me to make this long and miss your flight do you?" Cheonsa gave you the stink eye through the rearview mirror, gazing at your through her long wig. "Honestly, y'all are gonna be accused as weirdos and get escorted out." you pursed your lips as the car stopped.

"What's so wrong bout wanting to drop off our member?" Jaehwa asked, nudging your shoulder as she shifted her Oli London mask back on to cover her face. "Thank you for the ride," you rolled your eyes and stepped out of the vehicle, quickly grabbing your suitcases and running off before your members could spot you.

As you ran, you lifted your phone to call your manager, informing him where you are. "I'm in the station already, where are you?" you asked, looking around as it was almost 10 minutes til boarding time. "You what?" you gaped at your managers response.

"Hey ugly!" a familiar voice yelled through the crowded room. You winced at the sound of the voice and chuckled nervously at your manager, "you couldn't just come here yourself?" you exclaimed nervously. "Right, you have to check on the other staff." you nodded before rubbing the space inbetween your eyes, ignoring the voice yelling your name behind you that was getting louder and louder.

"Hey ugly!" Jisung exclaimed, showing his pearly white teeth as he layed a hand on your shoulder. You glared at him, giving him the stink eye at the nickname which caused him to chuckle. He has been calling you thathighly insultive nickname since that scene you had to do with you being pushed to a puddle of mud, smearing your face in it.

Playing the role of the bullied popular girl has never been so tough when Jisung became your real life bully. "Hello donkey," you spat as your manager spoke his last words bout checking the VIP tickets and hanging up without giving you a second to reason with him.

"Im here to pick you up!" he chuckled, his heart shaped lips forming a bright smile that never left his face. You shuddered before gripping the handle of your suitcase tightly, "I am very much aware, thank you very much." you answered with a shaky breath.

"Let me help you with your suitcase," his hand reached to grab one or your suitcase which you slapped away due to your suspicion. "I don't trust you enough with my suitcase, who knows you might leave it here when we board." You said with a raise of your eyebrow.

He frowned at your words, his lips forming a scowl before he rolled his eyes. "I was just trying to be nice, sheesh, don't need to be a bitch about it." he shot back, pulling the straps of his backpack to his shoulder before leading you forward to where the rest of the cast were sitting.

You felt his hand hit your back gently, you flinched at the contact looking back at him as you cursed in response. "What the fuck was that for?" you exclaimed, looking back at Jisung. Jisung just looked at you with an unbothered expression, "Chill out, Ms.Y/n. I'm being nice here, there was a bug on your back and I took care of it for you," he rolled his eyes.

"You're welcome." He smirked, crossing his arms as you glared at him suspiciously before sitting down with a nod. You continued to speak with your co-worker, Yeoreum, who was playing the role of your bully. Despite her role, she's an absolute sweetheart.

"I see you and Jisung are bickering, once again." Yeoreum smirked, offering you a lollipop which you happily accepted. "Im not surprised anymore, it's become a daily routine now." you sighed, sipping your lemon tea. "Your members didn't come to say goodbye?" she asked, "I wanted to see them before we leave."

"Trust me, they did. They dropped me off and dressed up as if tonight's Halloween or something. But to be honest, if I didn't leave them alone I would've been bombarded with more paparazzis than I was three minutes ago," you chuckled, showing her a picture of them with their ridiculous costumes on your phone.

She burst out laughing, grabbing your phone in her hands. "When we arrived at the hotel, we're definitely video chatting them to see if they still have those ridiculous outfits on, right?" she smirked. "I don't know... Im probably gonna feel to tired to even open my eyes," you joked, earning a strong push from her.

"Y/n!" she whined, shaking your figure vigorously. Jeongin groaned, feeling interrupted from his game. "Director-nim! Yeoreum is bullying me!" you laughed, whining playfully. "Would you guys shut up, you're distracting us from our game!" Jisung complained as he tried to focus what's happening on the screen of the Nintendo Switch before him.

"Shut up, donkey." you chuckled as you lined up for the VIP section of the plane. You heard Jisung snickering behind you, only to be smacked by a disappointed Jeongin who was shaking his head in disapproval. "Honestly, why are you like this?" he mumbled.

"Shut up," Jisung laughed, nudging his friend as you continued to walk towards your seat, subtly giving him a look filled with suspicion. "What's wrong with him?" you muttered to yourself, sucking your lollipop as you sat down next to one of the staff who was already fast asleep.

You plucked in your earphones and fidget in your seat to get into a comfortable position, you turned on your favorite playlist and relaxed in your seat, drifting off to sleep in a matter of minutes.

You stretched as you exited the plane and entered the airport, reuniting with the rest of the cast. Jisung was giggling behind you despite his tired eyes boring into yours. You raised your brow, "what are you laughing bout?" you asked with a croaky voice.

"It's 2 in the morning, what could you possibly be laughing bout?" you repeated in a cranky tone. He giggled before shaking his head at you, continuing to grab his suitcases. You huffed at the peculiar boy giggling away infront of you, rubbing your eyes to try and wake yourself up a lil bit more til you arrive at the hotel.

"Hey y/n. Is that sign on your back always there?" Yeoreum asked, dragging her suitcase behind her, pointing at your back. Your eyes widened as your arms quickly reach to venture your back, feeling a piece of paper taped to the fabric of your hoodie.

You gripped it and pulled it away from your hoodie, taking a closer look at the slightly crumpled paper. "What the fuck?" you whispered under your breathe almost inaudibly. Written in bold letters was a big 'KICK ME' in an oh-too familiar handwriting.

You growled, crumpling the piece of paper and tossing it into a garbage bin. "Han Jisung, I am going to slaughter you!" you exclaimed, running up to him who surprisingly ran for his life. Due to your lack of sleep, you were a little slower than him so you gave up.

You spotted him hiding behind his manager, his head poking out. He looked at you with eyes wide awake, grinning like the cheeky bastard he is, you raised a fist at him. He stuck his tongue out playfully at your small threat. You raised a middle finger at him in response.

"Alright then, once the bus to the hotel arrives, sleep as much as you can. We're going to start filming late this noon til midnight, so get all the rest you can." the director announce with a yawn, going through the files and looking at his wrist watch.

The whole staff groaned including you who was checking your phone, notifying your parents and members bout your safety. "I take it back, I'm gonna be sleeping like a pig for the next ten hours" you groaned at your costar. "Geez, weak." Jisung chuckled before yawning into his mouth.

"Im sorry, Mr donkey. I didn't order a glass of your opinion," you rolled your eyes at him. As the bus came to a stop infront of you, you yawned taking the first step with Jisung half asleep beside you. You chuckled to yourself at the sight of the older boy yawning and rubbing his sleepy eyes.

This was going to be a long month.