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themarauderstheoutsidersandpeggy · 6 years ago

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Okay this works for either Remus or Bucky but sister!reader (or psuedo-sister, borderline daughter) in bucky's case) prepares a little garden for her brother. She knows he feels like he's a destructive monster, but this is something he can look after and watch it grow and flourish whilst also being a perfect little hideaway when things get too much. Happy birthday precious boys 💕

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I’ll do little headcanons for both

REMUS LUPIN

Okay so yeah once a month he grows fur and claws and fangs

And rampages through the forest wanting to kill almost everything he sees

If the boys weren’t there with him to distract him and were wear him out he’d really be killing creatures

And for such a sweet boy like him

It really makes him doubt himself as a person

But as his sister

You know that he’s the best person you know

He’s a better person than most non-werewolves are so lmao

You decide that you’re planting him a garden

You ask Hagrid for some plant fertilizer

Magical of course

And you ask Dumbledore for a spot of land that’s hidden somewhere where it can only be found by Remus

He leads you to almost the very end of the Hogwarts boundary line and points to a little clearing

“Students aren’t allowed over here but I will permit you, your brother, and your circle of friends because I admire what you’re doing.”

You get to planting

You plant some strawberries, some carrots, some cucumbers, some pumpkins, some peas, lettuce, everything

You also plant some daisies, some roses, some tulips, any flower seeds that you could find steal from Professor Sprout

You planted them and gave them just enough time to begin to sprout

And then it was his birthday because you know how tf to plan things

You bring him out around midday

He’s whining about being dragged so far but you have to take him so you very kindly tell your big brother to shut tf up

“We’re here”

He looks around and doesn’t really notice the little sprouts

“What do you mean?”

“There”

You point to the little plot of land that you’d been tending to lately

“I made you a garden.”

“A garden?”

You lead him to the plot of land and sit in between a few of the plants

“I know that sometimes you just want to get away from everyone and that sometimes you feel like a monster and while I assure you that’s not true, I figured that tending to a garden and keeping it alive and growing something might help you feel better about yourself. I placed a charm around it so that only you, me, James, and Sirius can get in. I know you might not want them in here so I haven’t told them about it. But if you want to, you can tell them and bring them here. Like I said, I don’t agree with your self-hate but I figured that you needed something to help you build your confidence and self-worth again. Happy Birthday.”

Tears were streaming down his face and he pulled you into the strongest hug you’d ever had

“Thank you Y/N. Really. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. It means so much to me that you’d even do something like this. I love you.”

You smiled and just hugged your brother like it was just a nice wholesome hug

He goes down there to tend to his garden at least once a day and brings you food from there all the time

He likes hanging out there with you :’)

BUCKY BARNES

He tries not to show emotion because he’s afraid of it

But you know that he for sure loves you

Because he tells you a lot

He wants to make sure that you know

Because he knows that he’s not the most expressive person

And as your father figure he doesn’t want to make you feel like he doesn’t love you

You decide that for his birthday you’re going to do something special

You asked Tony for permission to turn one of his empty labs into a greenhouse

He agreed bc he thought it was for you lmao

You got to work planting vegetables, fruits, flowers, just every plant that you can fit

You hid the room for around a week before the plants started to sprout and show in the dirt

His suspicions are raised bc you keep running off and you stay wherever you are for hours

He’s afraid that some boy was with you

He’s on the verge of yelling at you for your possible boyfriend when you come into his room

It’s like eight o’clock in the morning on his birthday but he’s awake

You drag him out of his bed in his pajamas still

You led him through the halls and down to an empty lab

He was rlly confused

“Y/N, what are you doi-”

He stops and stares at the inside of the room that’s just full of dirt and little plant sprouts

“What is this?”

“You worry me sometimes. I know that you think you’re a bad person and i really don’t think so, but I can’t control your thoughts. But, by caring for something and keeping it alive, you’ll hopefully see that you’re an amazing person who is capable of love and deserves it back. I’m hoping that watching these plants grow under your care makes you realize how great of a person you are, or at least that you’re not the monster you say you are. And I know that you like being alone too, you can do that here. No one knows about this, Tony gave me permission to use the space but he doesn’t know what it’s really for. I really hope you like it.”

He can’t say anything, he’s completely speechless

He’s not great with words but actions speak louder and as he pulled you into his arms for a hug

And you realized that he used his metal arm to grab you which he never does

Says he’ll hurt you

You realize that he’s gonna be okay

And that you’re gonna be there for him the entire way

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myaekingheart · 5 years ago

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51. Slumber Party Night: Boys vs Girls!

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Rei turned the little slip of paper over in her hands, trying not to spill glitter on the floor. A smiling blonde chibi girl stood before a backdrop of pale blue polka dots, announcing a celebratory slumber party. The occasion? Naru’s one year anniversary of joining the ANBU.

Quite frankly, all of this was a little…much. But Naru was a little much, and Rei could honestly say this sort of thing was expected. She wondered who else she had invited, even though she likely already knew the answer. Ever since she had become a part of the black ops, Naru had seemingly tracked down every female ninja in the organization and tried to make friends with her. She was, in a way, assembling a clique that Rei logically knew she was a part of but didn’t feel like she belonged in.

“So, are you going to go?” Kakashi asked later that night, carefully handling the bedazzled invitation.

“I don’t know” Rei sighed. “I should, but do I really want to?”

“She is your best friend” Kakashi mused.

“I know, and if it was just the two of us then it would be fine, but I know it won’t be” Rei replied. “I don’t know if I want to deal with all of the people. Plus, it would mean spending a night away from you.” It was bad enough their time together was already limited on account of their careers. Rei really didn’t want to give any of it up.

“I think you should go” Kakashi then said. Rei abruptly whipped around to face him, a questioning expression on her face. “I doubt it will be as bad as you think” he added. Truthfully, at least for him, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. He needed her gone just for one night. There were things he needed to do without her presence. Important things.

Rei was silent as he began walking her home to pack. He could tell she was disappointed and it broke his heart, but he knew this was far more important. He reached for her hand but she unresponsive. All she gave him was a brief kiss on the cheek and a murmured “I’ll see you tomorrow.” The minute they parted ways, Kakashi booked it down the hallway toward Guy’s apartment.

When he answered, Guy could tell something was definitely off. Despite having most of his face covered, Kakashi’s expressions were not lost on him. Sucking in a deep breath, Kakashi finally spoke. “Guy, I need your help.”

Rei was uncharacteristically cautious as she packed her things for the night. She would only be right across the hall—she didn’t really need to bring anything—but that meant nothing to her compulsive procrastination. Packing required concentration and calculation, to prepare for every possible scenario. She glanced to the clock and deduced that she would need to work even slower.

Just as she was refolding her underwear for the fifth time, there was a knock at the door. For a split second, Rei almost expected it to be Kakashi coming to save her but when she answered, it was none other than Naru herself.

“I thought you were dead!” she exclaimed. “Everyone else is already here, what’s taking you so long?” She didn’t even give Rei a chance to answer. Rather, she grabbed the redhead’s hand and dragged her across the hall and that was the end of that. Rei had officially been thrown into the snake pit.

Naru’s apartment looked like every preteen girl’s slumber party wonderland. Large bowls of snacks lined her desk, blankets were strewn across the floor, and upbeat music blared from a stereo hidden somewhere beneath the plush mess. Tenshi sat in the center of it all, guiding Mikazuki through some long-winded story about a mission she had recently completed. In the corner, Sekkachi laid on her back with cucumbers on her eyes attempting to keep her distance from the crowd.

“You know” Rei said, sliding in next to the blue-haired kunoichi, “I think those are for after you put the face mask on.”

“Yeah, and they’re for before the entrée in a three course meal” she snapped back, plucking one off her face and flicking it at Rei. The redhead frowned and wiped the cucumber juice off her cheek.

“What are you doing over here being all antisocial?” she then asked.

“Slumber parties aren’t really my thing” Sekkachi said bluntly.

“Ah, yes” Rei smirked, leaning back. “Because a night in a room full of women in skimpy pajamas is totally not your speed.”

“You can shut the fuck up” Sekkachi snapped, throwing the second cucumber at Rei.

“I suggest you start acting a lot nicer to me, you know” Rei said matter-of-factly, taking a bite of her comrade’s ammo. “Or else I might just tell everyone here about your trip to the bookstore the other day.”

Sekkachi’s eyes widened as she sat up, a fury rising within her. As she opened her mouth to speak, however, the room went silent and all eyes fell on her. Naru was the first to finally say something. “What happened in the bookstore? Tell us, please!” she begged, scooting nearer. In her face was all the intrigue and hunger of a small child at story time. Sekkachi eyed her cautiously, recoiling, her cheeks burning red. Anticipation hung in the air.

This was the most anxious Guy had ever seen Kakashi in perhaps his entire life. The bushy-browed jonin watched as his eternal rival paced the room with brows furrowed in focus. “I’ve never done something like this before” Kakashi said. “I don’t know how to do this. Dinner sounds right, but where? If I take her someplace too fancy, she’ll suspect something but it won’t feel as special if I take her somewhere that isn’t fancy enough.” It was so strange seeing Kakashi so unhinged, as if his body had been taken over by a completely different person.

“Well, you have a ring” Guy offered. “That’s a start.”

Kakashi nodded—Guy made a good point. The copy ninja approached his closet and dug around inside, fishing out the little box in which the engagement ring had been stored. He propped it open, hoping a peek would help calm his nerves and remind him why he was really doing this, but his heart leapt into his throat when he found the box empty. The ring was gone.

Oh my god, the ring was gone. Kakashi’s mind started racing—how could this happen? How did this happen? There was no way anyone could’ve known what he was planning. The only person who had any idea was…he slowly turned to Guy and blinked. Guy immediately raised his hands in surrender.

“Kakashi! Do I look like the kind of person who would just steal an engagement ring?” he asked. He wrapped an arm around Kakashi and pulled him close, resting his other hand dramatically on his chest. “I, your eternal rival, have only ever wanted what’s best for you! I will search alongside you for this ring even if it kills me, so that you can get down on one knee and ask for your beloved’s hand in marriage, ride off into the sunset together, and live happily ever after in a cute home with lots of adorable babies!”

What is everyone’s obsession with us having babies? Kakashi thought to himself. Guy was getting all choked up just thinking about it. It was clear that he definitely was not the culprit here. Kakashi glanced back down to the empty box and sighed. This was not the way he wanted tonight to go. And in the back of his mind, his only thought was who?

Naru and the other girls all crowded around Sekkachi begging her to tell them what the hell happened in this bookstore. Sekkachi, however, refused to budge. She crossed her arms and pursed her lips, even threatened to walk home but Naru clung to her forearm and begged her to stay. As their inquiries reached a fever pitch, pounding in Sekkachi’s head, Rei finally did the unthinkable.

“Sekkachi has a crush!” she shouted, clapping her hands over her mouth to stifle her laughter. The whole room fell silent. Naru’s eyes widened with wonder and desperation, scooting closer in hopes that Sekkachi would finally spill the details. Naru was an addict and this was like hitting the jackpot.

“No, I don’t!” Sekkachi insisted, socking Rei hard on the arm. Rei wouldn’t listen.

“She came into Kaminoki the other day looking for this guidebook: A Girl’s Feelings” the redhead explained. Naru squealed with delight.

“This is incredible!” she shouted. “You have to tell us who she is! Or else I’m going to explode!”

Sekkachi glanced from Naru to Tenshi to Mikazuki and back, as if trying to find some way out of this. A part of her knew she was trapped, though. The only way out would be through.

“It better not be me” Tenshi commented, all the while working on painting her nails.

Naru shook her head. “No, I think Sekkachi would go for someone plain and domestic” she mused. “Maybe someone who knows how to make homemade bread, someone she can come home to at the end of the day to a hot meal and some scented candles. Someone sweet and thoughtful, but absolutely not a ninja!”

“You think so?” Rei asked. “I always got more of a partner in crime vibe. Someone she could fight alongside who challenged her to be the best she could be. Someone who takes no shit, who would be strong and passionate, someone Sekkachi could be herself around.”

This was all just too fucking much. Groaning, Sekkachi gripped at her hair. “Can we all just stop brainstorming my ideal match like I’m some basic bitch in a shitty novel?” she asked.

“Well, if you would just tell us—” Naru started, but Sekkachi quickly snapped a harsh no at her. Truthfully, she didn’t need this. She wasn’t obligated to be there. The only reason she showed up in the first place was because Naru begged her, and she couldn’t stand to see her disappointed. She never could. But what was the point if everything she was dragged into for Naru’s sake only ended up making her feel worse and worse? It wasn’t worth it anymore. She was done.

Sekkachi opened her mouth to verbalize all of these harsh thoughts and make her exit but before she could speak, a meek voice spoke up from within the crowd. “I think we should just drop it and leave it alone” Mikazuki said. Sekkachi blinked, dumbfounded. She hadn’t expected her, of all people, to defend her. She barely even knew this girl. The others looked to her, apparently just as shocked with her sudden outspokenness. “She clearly doesn’t want to talk about it” Mikazuki continued, “So I don’t see any point in pressing the matter further.”

The others sat in silence a moment, trying to piece together the dizzying array of emotions as they came down from their high. Mikazuki crawled over to her backpack in the corner and, in an effort to further diffuse the tension, pulled out a deck of pastel tarot cards. The others slowly gathered around her, attempting to redirect their attention to the mystical stack. All the while, Sekkachi was speechless.

Guy and Kakashi raced around the entirety of Konoha searching for the missing ring but were met with little success. By midnight, Kakashi was defeated. He pressed the heels of his hands into his eyes and sighed tiredly. If he hadn’t found it by now, he was sure he never would. Some looter had probably broken into his apartment with expert stealth, stolen it, and sold it on the black market for a lumpsome. It was probably on the fat finger of some wealthy snob as they spoke. It wasn’t even high quality gold. Financially, it shouldn’t have been worth anything. Emotionally, however, it was the key to his entire future and now it was gone for good.

“We can’t give up now!” Guy exclaimed, trying to remain positive.

“We’ve already looked everywhere” Kakashi replied. “Where else could it have gone?” Just then, a terrifying thought crossed both of their minds. There was one place they hadn’t looked, and it was perhaps the most nerve-wracking option of all: Rei’s apartment.

Sekkachi leaned against the balcony’s railing and took a long drag of her cigarette. She excused herself from the party under the guise of needing fresh air, though what she was breathing in now was anything but fresh. The air felt cool and clear as a full moon shone overhead, bathing everything in a silver glow. Smoke billowed from her lips with a sigh.

“You know” a voice then called, “You should really quit those things.” A chill ran down Sekkachi’s spine, turning slowly to find Naru in the doorway.

“What are you doing here?” Sekkachi asked, on the defensive. Her hands were starting to feel numb.

“I wanted to make sure you were alright” she said. “I know things got pretty tense in there.” Sekkachi rolled her eyes. Tense couldn’t even begin to describe it. She had trusted Rei, perhaps stupidly, and now the anticipation of her secret hung thick in the air like fog. She knew she would never truly get away without them squeezing an answer out of her. Naru scooted closer and leaned against the railing beside her. “It’s a beautiful night” she mused.

“Yeah, I mean, it’s fine, whatever” Sekkachi said, taking another drag. Naru then sighed and shook her head, placing her hand atop her friend’s.

“Hey, Sekkachi” she said, and her voice seemed quieter now than before. Sekkachi’s heart leapt up into her throat, pounding in her ears. She wanted to run away. “I just want you to know that you can tell me anything, okay? And I promise not to judge you. I’ll be here when you’re ready to say who it is you like, and I promise I’ll keep that under lock and key. No gossip, no rumors. Nothing. Just you and me.”

Oh god, this was the absolute worst. Sekkachi’s vision was growing hazy, that smile on Naru’s face mocking her. And then, before she could even stop it, she felt something rising up in her throat. “Actually…” Sekkachi choked out, “I actually have a crush on—”

“Hey, Sekkachi!” a voice called from below. Naru immediately removed her hand and leaned over the railing, finding Guy waving up at them from the street. Sekkachi wasn’t sure if she wanted to hug him or slap him into the next century.

Naru bid Sekkachi a sweet smile and whispered, “I’ll give you two some privacy” before sneaking back inside. And that was that.

Throwing her head back, Sekkachi groaned and shouted down to Guy, “What do you want?!” Guy seemed completely unphased by her aggravation. He motioned for her to come down, and she begrudgingly obliged.

“Sekkachi, we need your help with something” Guy explained when she finally made it to the street. Her eyes shifted to an anxious Kakashi by his side and her curiosity piqued.

Tenshi cocked a brow as she studied her tarot card. Staring back at her was a woman in robes seated with a scale in one hand and a sword in the other. “What the hell does this mean?” the brunette asked, flicking the card around between her index and middle fingers so that Mikazuki could see.

“That’s the Justice card” she explained. “It represents truth and fairness. Maybe it’s trying to tell you something about the attention you feel that you need or serving as a warning sign for things you’ve done in the past.”

Tenshi narrowed her eyes and pursed her lips. “What a load of bullshit” she said, tossing the card onto the floor. She leaned back, crossing her toned legs, and shifted her tank top to better accentuate her breasts. “I deserve all the attention that I get and have never done anything wrong in my life.”

“I find that hard to believe” Rei commented under her breath. Mikazuki turned to her then and a card was drawn. Upside down, the image looked strange and somewhat abstract, but when she turned her head she saw a naked man and woman under the protection of an angel. “What does this one mean?”

Mikazuki peered forward and bit her lip. “That’s the reversed Lovers card” she said. “When you draw that one upside down, it means conflict or communication problems.” The young ANBU didn’t have to say in what aspect of life for Rei to fully understand. Now it was her turn to stew in denial. Rei stared down at her draw, considering Mikazuki’s words. She couldn’t see any issues in her and Kakashi’s relationship as far as she could tell. Despite the few minor speed bumps in the previous months, it had been smooth sailing. Their communication bore no flaws.

Shaking her head, Rei set the card down. “Don’t you guys kind of think this is all a load of bullshit?” she asked. Mikazuki looked back at her with a sharp gaze, her third eye burning though her wispy bangs.

“I wouldn’t disrespect the tarot if I were you” she warned. “They have far more power than you give them credit for.”

As she said this, Naru’s card was drawn. She never broke the smile on her face despite flipping the card around to reveal an image of a skeletal knight upon a white horse. A harbinger of change. She giggled and settled the card into her lap, bemusing “This must be a sign that I should definitely change my hairstyle!”

Across the hall, Kakashi’s heart pounded as he and Guy ripped apart Rei’s apartment. The thought of her having found the ring herself, and having done something about it, horrified him. There was no way she was allowed to know what he was planning. “Anything yet?” he called over his shoulder. Sekkachi, standing guard at the door, shook her head. Dammit, he thought, we’re running out of time. Even worse than Rei returning to a destroyed apartment would be finding them as they were now, soaked in suspicion.

Then the door to Naru’s apartment creaked open, and everyone froze. Sekkachi narrowed her eyes. “Can I help you?”

Tenshi met her gaze with equal intensity, jutting her hip out and crossing her arms. “I’m sorry, I didn’t realize we a had a hall monitor now” she said, voice dripping with sass.

“Shouldn’t you be down on the street offering blowjobs?” Sekkachi fired back.

Tenshi rolled her eyes then sauntered over to peer into Rei’s apartment, grinning wickedly at Guy and Kakashi paused mid-search. “I’m sure the only thing you’ll find in here is moldy food and dirty laundry” she called.

“As a matter of fact” Guy started, leaping to his feet, “We’re looking for a ri—” Kakashi slapped his hand over Guy’s mouth before he could finish his sentence.

“You’re looking for a what?” Tenshi asked, condescending.

“Nothing” Kakashi replied. “It’s not important. You don’t need to get involved.”

“Oh, what a shame” Tenshi pouted. “I was so willing to help you boys out, too.”

“Why would we ever accept help from you?” Sekkachi asked, staring her down.

“Because” Tenshi replied, getting a little too close for comfort, “I think I could help you find what you’re looking for.” There was something about the way she said that, about the look on her face, that sparked something sinister in Sekkachi. It was an inappropriate sense of knowing, a taunting secret.

“You don’t know” Sekkachi accused. Tenshi looked her in the eyes and smiled sweetly, an instigation. After a few moments of tense silence, however, Guy finally broke down.

“It’s a ring!” he shouted as soon as Kakashi released his mouth. “We’re looking for a ring!”

Tenshi’s eyes illuminated. “Oh!” she squealed with pleasure. Then, reaching into her bra, she pulled out a tiny circlet. “You mean like this?” Gold with pearl inlay. It was the ring.

“Where did you get that?” Kakashi growled, but Tenshi held up an index finger and threatened to drop it back into her cleavage if he came any closer.

“I have ways of getting what I want, Kakashi” she cooed.

“Yeah, well so do I” Kakashi said back. His voice was low and dangerous. He gripped his headband, threatening to break out his sharingan. He really didn’t want to break out into a fight here of all places, with Rei just on the other side of the wall, but he was willing to take that risk. Tenshi laughed and swayed her hips sexually.

“That eye of yours doesn’t scare me” she said. She pushed past Sekkachi so she could lean in real close, her breath hitching against Kakashi’s neck. “If anything, it makes me excited.”

“I’m not going to play games with you” Kakashi replied, unaffected by her sensual approach. She refused to give it up, however.

“You seem so desperate” she said slyly, running a hand down his arm. “As if you would do anything to get it back.” In response, Kakashi lifted his headband up to reveal his sharingan, a threat akin to cocking your gun. A devilish smirk touched Tenshi’s dark lips. “You know, you could save yourself the trouble and just let me hang onto it. I’m sure I could make much better use of it” she then said. She held it up to study the way the pearls’ iridescence responded to the light, a happiness welling up inside of her. Then, she added with a paralyzing gaze, “I could be your ninja bride.”

Before Kakashi could even do anything, a green flash went flying across the room and Tenshi stumbled to the ground. She proceeded to exchange blows with Guy, demonstrating expert technique. This had gotten so out of hand. Kakashi knew he couldn’t let Guy fight alone, but Sekkachi blocked him from joining the brawl. There was a wickedness in her eyes that Kakashi wasn’t entirely fond of but before he could protest, she was already making her way into the fray.

Tenshi leaned back to avoid a punch from Guy and as she did so, Sekkachi spun her around into her arms, then knocked her to the ground and climbed on top of her. “What the hell are you doing?!” Tenshi shouted, squirming beneath her. Sekkachi shushed her and rested a finger to her lips, then did the unspeakable. She silently prayed that fate was on her side, that Naru would not open the door and see her doing this, or else the rumors would spread through Konoha at warp speed. She couldn’t stomach the pain. With a hungry expression, Sekkachi leaned down and pressed her lips hard against Tenshi’s.

Guy and Kakashi watched in awkward awe before quickly realizing the plan. She was creating a distraction. This was their only chance. Kakashi leapt over the two girls, prying Tenshi’s hand open and stealing the ring. He escaped quickly and tucked it someplace safe, then sighed in relief. It was finished.

It took a few moments for Tenshi to officially push Sekkachi off of her, though even Sekkachi herself picked up on a strange tinge of resistance. “What the hell was that for?” Tenshi asked, standing up and straightening her pajamas out. She glared at Sekkachi, then turned her gaze to Kakashi and Guy. “That was dirty” she growled. “But this isn’t over. I’ll get my hands on you one way or another, Kakashi.”

Just then, the door to Naru’s apartment creaked open. The blonde herself peered out in confusion just as Tenshi pushed past her back inside. Blinking, Naru asked, “What’s going on here? I heard shouting.”

Guy wrapped an arm around Kakashi with a triumphant grin. “Just a couple of eternal rivals fighting for love and justice!” he announced. Kakashi buried his face in his hand, shaking his head. As embarrassing as he was, he had to admit that Guy had been a huge help. He was truly grateful to have him by his side, whether he was just his rival or truly his friend.

Naru cocked a brow in suspicion, glancing back to Tenshi angrily packing her things, and slowly closed the apartment door. She would get the full story sooner or later. For now, she was just grateful all the noise had stopped. No one had any business being that loud at one in the morning.

The moment she was out of sight, Kakashi’s shoulders dropped and he sighed in relief. He dug the ring out of his pocket and stared down at it proudly, lovingly. Funny how loss can make you more appreciative.

Guy slapped him hard on the back and laughed. “See, Kakashi? I knew everything would work out in the end!” he said.

Laughing tiredly, Kakashi turned the ring over in his hands and replied, “I better ask her soon before something else happens.” He couldn’t afford to take any more chances. The risk was far too great.

Just as they turned to head back down the hallway, however, they found Naru’s apartment door swung wide open and standing before them was Rei herself. She had a curious expression on her face, doe eyes blinking and eyebrow cocked. Every bone in Kakashi’s body froze before he frantically shoved the ring back into his back pouch. Rei looked to the two of them suspiciously, then the horrifying question fell from her lips.

“Ask me what?”

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7+ Delicious Ways to Eat More Veggies with Every Meal

New blog post!

This post is generously sponsored by Spinato's.

When I was diagnosed with celiac disease, more changes happened to my diet than just going gluten free. Slowly but surely, my new dietary restrictions inspired me to experiment with more naturally gluten-free foods...which includes plenty of delicious vegetables. Before I knew it, I'd gone from a meat-and-potatoes kinda girl to a veggie addict! As a result, I can now honestly say that I enjoy eating vegetables and crave several servings of them every day. But I don't just eat raw broccoli and carrots! Instead, in the six years since my celiac diagnosis, I've found creative and yummy ways to incorporate more vegetables into my meals...and with help from Spinato's (home to some seriously ammmmazing certified gluten free broccoli crust pizza!), I'm sharing my top veggie hacks today! Because while I truly believe that everyone thrives on different foods and that "healthy eating" looks different for each person, I don't think most people can go wrong with adding a few more vegetables to their daily eats.

So whether you're looking for sneaky ways to up your kid's veggie intake this coming school season or you just want more creative ideas for delicious gluten free meals, keep reading to learn about 7+ easy and delicious ways you can eat more vegetables with every meal of the day!

Breakfast:

When I was in high school, some of my typical breakfasts were cinnamon raisin bagels slathered in peanut butter or a protein bar eaten in the car on the ride to school. And while those certainly aren't bad options, my breakfasts nowadays are a lot more veggie-heavy. But you might not even realize that upon first glance! Because here's the thing: I'm not a savory breakfast kinda gal. When I wake up, I want something sweet...but that doesn't have to keep me from getting in some veggies and greens. And if you follow me on Instagram, you can probably guess one of my favorite ways to eat more vegetables with breakfast: smoothie bowls!

Veggie Hack #1: Get Sneaky with Smoothie Bowls

In fact, one of the best things about smoothies is that, depending on the ingredients and ratios you use, you can pack them full with vegetables and just taste the sweetness of banana or whatever fruits you included as well. Some of my favorite vegetables to include in smoothie bowls are:

Zucchini and squash, steamed and frozen ahead of time to help with digestion. These are my go-to veggies to use if you want a tummy-friendly smoothie that is super thick and creamy but lower in sugar thanks to these additions. And I promise - you don't taste the zucchini or yellow squash at all, especially when paired with flavorful ingredients like berries or cacao powder.

Cauliflower, steamed and frozen. If your stomach can handle cauliflower in larger quantities, this is one Instagram trend you'll fall in love with.

Leafy greens, like spinach (which has a very mild flavor) or iceberg, kale, etc. if you don't mind tasting those greens more obviously.

Veggie Hack #2: Add Zucchini to Oats or Porridge

If you wake up craving a warm breakfast but still want something sweet and secretly full of veggies, zoats (also known as "zucchini oats") are another delicious option! I have made my zoats with zucchini and yellow squash, just grated and squeezed to remove the extra moisture. As I've shared in recipes like this one, you can also use alternative porridge grains like quinoa flakes, buckwheat flakes, or chia seeds if you can't tolerate gluten free oats. You can enjoy your zoats cold (and soaked overnight instead of being cooked) or warm, but if you're trying to hide the texture of zucchini, cooked is the better option. I often prep and soak my zoats the night before and then just warm them up in the microwave until everything is soft and gooey that morning!

Snacks

My snacks have also changed since I've started to enjoy eating more vegetables. While I still love my protein bars, I often end up having something homemade or fresh instead...and many of my favorite snacks - as you can guess from the topic of this post! - involve some raw or cooked vegetables.

Veggie Hack #5: Top Rice Cakes with Guac and Veggies

This tip is as simple as the name suggests. I know a lot of people enjoy rice cakes with peanut butter and jelly or other sweet toppings, but I'm also a big fan of putting on a layer of guac, avocado, hummus or pesto and adding some spinach, carrots, cucumbers or whatever other veggies I have on hand. If you love a crunchy snack, there's nothing better than this!

Veggie Hack #3: Dress Up Veggies with Homemade Dip

Now, I know I said that I didn't just eat raw broccoli and carrots (and these days, I rarely do at all!). However, when I do have a hankering for raw vegetables - especially during hot days when I don't want to turn on the oven to cook something - whipping up a quick homemade pesto or dip can make veggies a lot more of an interesting snack! Feel free to use whatever pesto recipe you enjoy, but my go-to lately has involved a mix of several handfuls of spinach, a few tablespoons of hemp seeds, a squeeze of lemon, heavy sprinkles of oregano and thyme, and enough chicken or vegetable stock (for extra flavor!) to get the pesto to mix in my mini blender.

If raw veggies aren't your thang, you can also roast some and keep them in the fridge for snacking and lunch and dinners (which we'll get to shortly!). One of my favorite pairings with pesto is roasted sweet potato rounds. Just cut a sweet potato up into small coins, place them on a lined baking tray (no oil required) and cook at 425 for 25-30 minutes or until caramelized and soft.

Veggie Hack #4: Replace Oil and Sugar with Veggies in Homemade Granola

If you've checked out my gluten free granola recipes before, you already know that I rarely ever bake mine with oil or refined sugars. Instead, I get all the clumps and sweetness from pureed fruits and grated zucchini and squash. I know it might sound a bit crazy at first, but you don't taste the vegetables at all and they help make the granola extra clustery and chewy. Plus, if you make granola with turmeric, yellow squash and banana, it'll be hard for anyone to notice the squash in the mix!

Lunch and Dinner

Now, the grand finale - how to add more vegetables into your lunches and dinners!

Veggie Hack #6: Cook and Freeze Certain Vegetables and Homemade Fries Ahead of Time

As I already mentioned in the snacks section, roasting vegetables ahead of time so that they're ready when you want to eat is a serious game-changer. I'd also encourage you to experiment with different spices (I'm partial to thyme and oregano) and methods of cooking (for example, baking at a super high temperature for a bit of burnt edges on your broccoli or covering your tray of veggies with tin foil so that they actually steam in the oven) to see what ways taste best to you.

Another trick I've learned over my six years of veggie-loving: certain vegetables can handle being frozen and reheated later on for an extra easy serving of vegetables. For example, I often cook an entire spaghetti squash and freeze one half so that I can take out the frozen spaghetti squash the night before, stick in the oven to reheat for a few minutes, and dive in extra quickly later on. And if you love fries but haven't ever made your own, now is the time! There are tons of easy recipes out there, and I've had success cooking big batches of fries, letting them cool, and then freezing them in sealed bags. When I want fries later, I just throw a handful of frozen fries in the oven on high for a few minutes, and wala! Quicker than fast food!

Veggie Hack #7: Take Advantage of Delicious, Secretly Veggie-Packed Alternatives to Your Favorite Foods

And now for one of my favorite vegetables hack lately. I already mentioned that this post is in partnership with Spinato's...and if you're trying to eat more vegetables this year, Spinato's certified gluten-free broccoli crust pizza is about to become your new BFF!

I knew I was in for a treat as soon as I got my first boxes of Spinato's; even without opening the box or cooking the pizzas, the scent of tomato sauce and spices got my mouth watering. Spinato's 10-inch broccoli crust pizza comes in four different flavors: Margherita; Aged Asiago, Romano & Mozzarella; Mediterranean Supreme; and Primavera. Besides being certified gluten free (something I LOVE seeing in foods I eat regularly!), Spinato's pizzas are free of MSG and trans fat, and packed with high-quality ingredients like hormone-free chicken sausage and vine-ripened tomatoes from local farms. One of the coolest parts? The Spinato family has been experimenting with pizza recipes and unique topping combos since 1974, so these pizzas are part of a delicious family legacy. As for my personal experience with these pizzas...first off, I loved how quickly you can cook them! Depending on what appliance you use, you can have your frozen pizza hot and ready in just 8 minutes. My pizza only took around 14 minutes in my oven, which makes Spinato's the perfect secret weapon to keep in my freezer for crazy busy school days this coming semester. And I definitely want to try grilling these pizzas one day, as the box suggests!

And now we get to the most important part: the taste. For the particular dinner in these photographs, I went with Spinato's Primavera pizza, which features zucchini, red onion, mushroom and red pepper. I added a lil' bit of greens and avocado (since those are my go-to pizza toppings!), and enjoyed evvery bite. I loved that the sauce, cheese and toppings were evenly dispersed throughout the whole pizza, and that the soft crust was balanced out by crunchy and chewy vegetables. I also enjoyed that the crust looked "normal" despite its broccoli base. If you served this to me without the box, I wouldn't have guessed the crust is packed with vegetables! My cooked pizza crust did come out of the oven feeling pretty soft and some of the pizza slices were messy to hold - especially since Spinato's pizza crust is pretty thin (just how I, personally, like it). However, once the pizza cooled some, the crust got a lot sturdier and had deliciously crunchy edges with a soft, chewy middle. And at the end of the day, I don't mind a bit of a messy dinner as long as it tastes finger-lickin' good...and Spinato's pizza definitely does.

If you want to try out Spinato's for yourself, Spinato's frozen broccoli crust pizzas are now available in over 1,500 stores all over the US. For help finding Spinato's broccoli crust pizza in your area, check out Spinato's handy dandy product locator here! Before I was diagnosed with celiac disease, I would've never imagined waking up and looking forward to eating zucchini and green beans and all sorts of other delicious veggies. But the more I've experimented with new, delicious ways to enjoy vegetables, the more I've craved them...and I hope the same can be said of anyone who tries any of the vegetable hacks I've shared in this blog post! And if you need a tasty and easy place to start eating more vegetables ASAP...as I mentioned earlier, Spinato's certified gluten free broccoli crust pizza can be ready in 15 minutes or less. ;) *I received free samples and monetary compensation in exchange for spreading the word about Spinato's broccoli crust pizza. However, I only partner with brands and products that I personally belive in, and all photographs, opinions and thoughts are my own. Thank you for supporting what supports Casey the College Celiac!* Which flavor of Spinato's pizza would you want to try first? Margherita; Aged Asiago, Romano & Mozzarella; Mediterranean Supreme; or Primavera? Tell me in the comments!

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