#i should have stuck at 6 if i knew what was good fr me

[hinamie]

bunch of portraits

[jaedore]

BINDING BONDS | 6

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parings: jung jaehyun x reader

genre: ceo!au, arranged marriage!au, (semi) angst, consumption of alcohol, asshole/player Jaehyun, swearing

[ ☽ smut (implied) | ◇ angst | ☼ fluff ] 

note: BB deals with themes of mental and physical abuse, which can be upsetting for some readers. If you feel uncomfortable reading these types of plots, you are advised to not continue

[ 6.5 k words ]

Breathing was the last thing your body could do, you were thankful that Jaehyun’s parents were still asleep as you bolted out of the door, not giving anyone notice of your absence. The wind hit you when you finally managed to step out on the stairs that led to the grand door, giving your lungs the fresh air you desired. Knowing that there was no way Haewon was going to be awake this early, you called Mark knowing that he’d pick up. 

“Are you okay?” Mark immediately asked, he could hear your heavy breaths from the other side of the line. He wasn’t sure if you were tired or actually in trouble. 

“No, I-I’m at Jaehyun’s place. Can you please pick me up? Now?” You fretted, your free hand gripping onto the collar of your jumpsuit, it was the only thing your shaking body could hold onto right now. 

“Yeah, yeah okay. I’m on my way right now,” Mark hung up. 

You sat on the steps, bringing your legs to your chest almost as if you were caging your heart from bursting. You clutched your head, recalling the events from last night. The feeling of Jaehyun’s fingertips still burned your skin, the feeling lingering from last night. The remembering image of him hovering above you, the way his hands set a fire, and the way he brought pleasure to you, a feeling you haven’t had in such a long time. You tighten your fists that were full of your hair, gently pulling on them. Yes, the way he made you felt amazing, but you couldn’t also tune out the words he said last night. You like that don’t you, you little slut? Look at you, you’re my bitch and I own you. The thoughts began to pursue your mind, you didn’t know what was tightening anymore, your fists, or your heart. 

You know those words shouldn’t mean anything and just meaningless words of pleasure, but you couldn’t help but feel anxiety and panic swallow you whole. It only reminded you of the times when Jaehyun would criticize, snarl at you, and call you cruel names. Before you could feel yourself falling apart, you heard Mark pull up to you. 

“Hey,” not bothering to shut his door, he ran up to you on the steps, “Is everything okay?” 

“I-” you couldn’t even finish your sentence because everything just crumbled. Mark knelt on the stairs, coming down to your level and rubbed your shoulders. 

“Let’s go to the pier and talk, okay?” He assisted you in the car and drove off to the place you both go to find tranquility. 

You didn’t speak a word, you couldn’t. You felt like your lips were sealed from Jaehyun’s kiss and that if you were to speak, misery would escape. When Mark pulled up, you two walked to the end of the pier. The sun shined brightly and the morning breeze reveled with your hair as you sat on the bench that overlooked the horizon meeting the sky. Mark sat alongside you, waiting until you were ready to speak.  

You released a sarcastic chuckle, “I’m sorry for always calling you when I’m like this.” you fumble with your fingers. 

“No, it’s okay. I don’t know what you’re going through, but I’m glad you called me instead of being alone.” 

You couldn’t ask for a better friend, how is someone this kind, this sacrificing to you? No one ever has and it felt like a weight on your shoulders, “Jaehyun’s parents invited us to dinner last night,” you began. 

“Yeah? How was that?” he asked. 

“I don’t know, Mr. Jung kept on pressing me about questions, which is good I guess, but it makes me question if he doubts my ability to carry Audace or if he’s worried about us being a joint company. Anyways, because of that I had a little too much wine, so did Jaehyun, and his parents offered for us to stay the night,” you sighed, body falling onto the weight of your propped shoulders that stood on your knees. 

“It’s okay,” Mark cautiously patted your shoulder. 

“No, it’s not, Mark!” You burst at the sea. Maybe you were shouting to the world, but maybe it was also at Mark since he’s told you to give Jaehyun a chance, too bad it was your own doing. 

Slightly flinching from your outbroken tone, Mark knew something was deeply troubling you, but he didn’t want to pry because he didn’t want you to become overwhelmed. 

“I’m sorry,” you breathed, falling back into the same position from before.

“Y/n, please, tell me what happened,” he knew it wasn’t healthy for you to keep it all in or to keep stuffing it down, so he tried his best to help you communicate with him without provoking you.

“We hooked up after dinner,” you whispered in such a quiet tone that Mark had to lower himself to your level. 

“Oh,” he replied in the same tone and with his mouth shaped in an “o”. 

“Yeah, I know. And I know I should feel different or whatever but it’s what he said to me, Mark.” 

“What did he say?” 

“He was like ‘you like that don’t you, you little slut’ and saying ‘I own you, you’re my bitch’,” your voice broke from the hurtful remarks, “which I know is said through dominance when fucking someone, and it shouldn’t even matter, but-” you paused to exhale a sharp sigh, “-it just hurt hearing that because he’s called me that at the beginning of all of this. Maybe I’m just being sensitive and overdramatic but-” 

“No, y/n, you’re not. It’s okay to feel this way, especially when he’s treated you so badly in the past. Do you want me to talk to him?” Mark cautiously asked. 

“No, I don’t want you two fighting again,” you hiccuped, “plus, it’s probably best if I do.”

You two sat on the bench as you managed to calm down while gazing at the horizon. The orange and yellow hues evaporated into blue as the sun rose to the sky. At that moment, the world seemed endless, like there were infinite amounts of decisions to handle this, you just have to be wise enough to pick the right way. So how come you felt like you were losing hope in yourself? Because you were confused and scared.

“You hungry? Let’s go grab breakfast,” Mark asked, giving you a sad smile. 

Is that how it was going to be now? Constant sadness? Nonstop crying? The heavy weight that sat on your shoulders felt like the weight of the world. You know that you need to talk to Jaehyun, but you couldn’t bear to talk to him and look him in the eyes, not after last night’s event. 

Mark drove you two to a small cafe, picking up a small scone for you before dropping you off at the apartment, “take your time to feel better, okay?” 

You hummed before shutting the car door and making your way to the building. A slight fear settled in your bones, nervous that Jaehyun was home, but when you opened the door there was a sense of quietness. You closed the door quietly then went up to your room. Plopping yourself onto your bed, you couldn’t help but feel a wash of sadness come over you, you were so confused and anxious. You thought to yourself that it shouldn’t hurt you, but in reality, it really did. Words hurt, Jaehyun’s words hurt. 

You covered your face with your hands, letting your body shake out the sobs for hours. It felt like you were going through a heartbreak, but this time it’s your own heart. 

Jaehyun laid in the little bed in his old room with his gaze stuck on the ceiling. This didn’t make sense to him, you don’t make sense to him. He thought you two were doing great, making progress, but what did he do wrong last night that made you leave this morning without telling him? He’s called and texted you several times but quit when you never picked up.

“What the hell?” He chucked his phone off to the side, hard enough for it to bounce off the bed. 

Jaehyun tried remembering everything that happened last night, in an attempt to figure out what resulted in this, but he would always circle back to you under him. The image of you writhing under him from the way he touched you, your hair sticking out in all directions since it was no longer intact in a slicked ponytail, and the red and purple spots that littered all across your neck following your chest and stomach. Yet you left and it felt like everything was just an illustration of his imagination.

With frustration clouding his mind, Jaehyun got up to get himself ready. He dressed in the same clothes as last night, receiving a short waft of you from when you straddled him and stripped him from his clothes. Jaehyun swung the thought of you away as he descended the stairs. 

“Are you two not staying for breakfast?” his mother asked, walking towards Jaehyun who was already at the door, “where’s y/n?”

“She left to take care of some things at work, she’s sorry she couldn't stay. I’m off too, I’ll see you guys later,” he greeted his mother before shutting the door and driving off to the apartment. 

You were so tired after the overwhelming emotions that you cried yourself to sleep, it felt like you two hadn’t moved forward from the past. The past where you always cried every night because of Jaehyun, whether it was a cruel argument or awful words that were exchanged. It wasn’t usual for you to cry this much over some guy, but it was unavoidable, maybe you do have strong feelings for Jaehyun. 

Jaehyun came into the apartment, sensing you were home from the warmness he felt. That, plus your shoes were on the side looking like you took them off in a rushed matter. He looked up to your room, the image of your closed door tainted his mind, reminding him that nothing has changed, nothing has progressed between you two. Jaehyun sighed slowly walking up to your door, his hand lingering on your knob deciding if he should open it or not. Calmly, he stepped away, figuring that you might need the space. From the bottom of his heart, he hoped that you were okay, that you ate and took care of yourself. He wished that you’d come out and talk to him, hug him, kiss him. Jaehyun couldn’t tear his eyes from your door as he cowardly backed away. 

You woke up with a throbbing headache, the pressure from crying hadn’t dissolved from your temples. Shifting to where your drawer stood, you look at the clock sitting on top of it to realize you’d been asleep for two hours. Haunted by your thoughts, you curled your legs closer to your chest, into a fetal position as though you were trying to save the last ounce of warmth you had left in your heart. The occurrences of last night replayed over and over again like a broken dvd. Is he home yet? You wondered. The sounds of pots and pans from down below confirmed your thoughts. 

Throwing your sheets aside, you walk to open your bedroom door in the quietest way possible. You could spot Jaehyun shuffling around the kitchen like he was looking for something missing in his dish. You wondered what he was making today but suddenly felt guilty because it seemed like he was always doing the cooking for you and you just left him hanging this morning, somehow he’d always find room in his heart for you. It was a little past noon and you didn’t intend on eating for the rest of the day. Your thoughts overpowered your appetite that you suddenly didn’t have one anymore. 

Before your eyes became heavy again, you heard a dull knock, “y/n?” Jaehyun whispered against the door. 

You looked at the door, debating if you should go out, but if you did, that meant that you’d have to explain yourself and you couldn’t find it in yourself to speak to him currently, “I’m not hungry.” 

“Okay,” you heard the small faltering in his voice, “I’ll leave some in the fridge for you to eat later.” 

Jaehyun didn’t give you a chance to say anything before shifting from your door. What did I do wrong? He scratched his head as frustration was replaced with curiosity. 

For the rest of the day, you didn’t bother coming out, nor did Jaehyun come to bother you. He figured that giving you time and space was the right thing, you’ll talk to him when you’re ready. You did what you did best, avoiding him. You waited for him to go back into his room so you could come out to grab a snack or to go shower. You avoided him in the morning, waking up early enough to not see him and coming home late into the night, fully knowing that he was asleep. 

Work did its job at distracting you, you were thankful that you were releasing a collection soon, you needed it to be busy. You needed to run around until your feet ached at the end of the day, you needed to attend meaningless business meetings to dehydrate your mouth and brain, and you needed to get Jaehyun charred from your thoughts. You would occasionally receive a text or call from him, but like always, you ignored it. 

[ Jaek-ass: Are you hungry? I can drop off some lunch for you ]

[ Jaek-ass: Did I do something wrong? ] 

[ Jaek-ass: Please answer ] 

Voicemail: Hey, I’m not sure what happened between us and I don’t know why you keep avoiding me and ignoring my calls and texts, but please, when you’re ready let me know. I want to talk. 

Voicemail (2): Please y/n. 

You sat in your office chair occasionally replaying his voice mainly to see if there was a hint of cruelness or deception in it, but there wasn’t. Every ounce was glazed with hopelessness. He managed to fill your entire voicemail box and you didn’t bother to delete any of them, that way he wouldn’t be able to leave any more messages. Too bad that didn’t stop him because he just kept calling you, ring after ring, even if you silenced your phone, the screen of his name appearing distracted you. Were you callous to ignore him?

That’s how it went the entire week, you avoided him, you disregarded his calls and texts, it was like you were trying to wipe him from your memory. It was until one day when you were sitting in your office, looking over the financial statements that you heard jumbled words and shuffled steps coming from the hallway. Your head shoots up when your secretary barges in, the sound of it snapping you from your focus.

“Ms. y/l/n, I’m so sorry for barging in but-”

“She’s here isn’t she?” It was a man’s voice, a voice you only heard through voicemails, his voice sounded full and in tune, real and raw. Jaehyun walked into your office with heavy steps, ignoring your secretary’s commentary. He walked up to your desk, thighs pressing onto the edge, and bored his eyes down at you, but they were painted with anger, more in frustration and anguish. 

“C-can I help you, Jaehyun?” You stuttered. You tried your best to hold a strong front, but it was inevitable when he made you feel so many things. You felt craven, like a weakling for not being able to explain yourself to him. 

Jaehyun’s face softened as soon as he saw you, the tension disappearing, “I just...I just wanted to talk.” he whispered in a broken tone. 

“Okay, okay,” you nodded, standing up to meet him, “we’ll talk when I get home, okay?” you extended your lips into a small smile.

“Okay,” Jaehyun nodded back, seeing your eyes filled with comfort. He walked out of your office with his head hung low and his steps now soft. 

“I’m so sorry Ms. y/l/n,” your secretary bowed several times before you. 

“No, it’s fine,” you didn’t even look at your secretary, your gaze was glued on Jaehyun’s back as he walked out. 

When you came home, Jaehyun wasn’t back from work yet. Since he’s made dinner for the both of you several times, you figured that even if you weren’t talking to him, the least you could do is make dinner. After changing into comfortable clothes, you ended up making a quick pasta, quick enough that by the time you were done, Jaehyun still wasn’t home. You shrugged, packing some in a container, figuring that he just got caught up in the wind at work. 

You laid on your bed, staring at the ceiling as your hand trailed down your chest. Your small hand follows the ghost trails of Jaehyun’s, remembering how each inch of his touch enlighted a fire to your skin that night. You looked at your clock and as each time you did, an hour ticked by, there was no sound of the front door shutting or Jaehyun’s steps making way to his room. By 9pm, your lids felt unwieldy and you felt uncomfortably chilly. Crawling into your bed, you stared at your clock and waited for him to come home, but you never heard him. 

Turns out Jaehyun did come home that night, late again. As much as he wanted to speak to you, it was unreasonable to do it this late. He looked at your door, hoping you were sleeping and getting a good rest after knowing you were having a hard day, just like him. Jaehyun walked into his room, undressed himself to shower, hoping the hot water would release all the tension he held in his body. 

As the water trailed down him, Jaehyun couldn’t help but think about you that night at his place. Even if you two were intoxicated and out of your minds, he couldn’t get the image of you out of his mind. Laying below him, squirming from the overwhelming sense of pleasure he gave you, the way his name spilled like honey when you climaxed, the swole of your lips, and the way your eyes held love for him. 

He couldn’t help but think what went wrong, he replayed that night over and over again, trying to recall what he did, what he said. Jaehyun went over every minuscule detail, what you ate that night, what his mother said, what his father said. As best as Jaehyun could, he even tried to remember the things he said to you that night. Oh no. Jaehyun’s hand flew to cover his mouth. That’s why she’s upset...it was because of what I said while we were having sex. The vile words that came out of his lips of how worthless she was and how he owned her made his stomach drop. Jaehyun knows he only said it while in the moment, but he should’ve known better. He should’ve known that you were sensitive when it came to that, sensitive because of him. 

Jaehyun sat on his bed with his head in his thoughts, not even bothering to dry his hair, a little wet puddle formed below him on his pillow. Everything that he’s ever said to you, done to you, you have every right to still be upset, even if it was in the moment and you both were intoxicated. Jaehyun knew that he should’ve been better, better for you. 

When you woke up the next morning, Jaehyun was already gone. You wondered if these were one of those times where you’d each ignore and avoid each other again like teenagers, but nothing stood out in your mind to have him do that. You waited up for him, but you didn’t hear him come home. He wouldn’t be mad that you fell asleep...right? You were so tired you couldn’t wait for him. 

Jaehyun didn’t even leave some breakfast to you, it’s like he never even came home. There wasn’t a sign of dishes or pots being out of place or plates that filled the sink, because the same dishes you washed and dried last night still sat on the rack. You let out a sharp sigh, skipping breakfast to go straight to work. 

Sitting in his office, Jaehyun sat in the meeting, back stiff and eyes glued at the presentation in front of him. As much as he felt the need to sleep at the presenter’s monotonic voice, he stopped himself, afraid of getting backlash from his father. The Marketing supervisor’s presentation in marketing towards local business was dull, uninteresting. They’re the marketing department, at least add some flavor. 

We’re international trade, why are you presenting towards local businesses? Jaehyun pinched the bridge of his nose and immediately stood up, gaining glances from his employees as he left the conference room. 

Jaehyun propped his elbows in his desk, palms supporting his head, neck filled with stiffness and back supported with fatigue. The reminder of you came to him as he remembers you telling him that you’d talk to him, but he just got so brushed up at work that when he came home last night, you were already sound asleep. What kind of man would Jaehyun be to wake you up?

This is so stupid, you sighed. You and Jaehyun were both being immature cowards, avoiding and ignoring each other. You both wanted to so desperately talk it out, make things work, but there was always a sense of fear that things would just go back to normal or that one of you would betray the other. You hate that feeling and that’s why you promised yourself that you’d talk to him tonight. 

But fate liked to play with you, it mocks you like a push and pulls game. This time it was your turn to be buried in paperwork and for Jaehyun to be alone at home, waiting if you were ever going to come. You did as much as you could for as long as you mentally could. When you finished, you took your blazer off, feeling like you were finally released from the grasps of work. You sighed, looking at the clock that lit on the dashboard of your car, reading the time read that displayed the time a little past midnight.

You quietly open the door to your apartment, careful not to make so much noise as you walk up to your room. You got yourself ready for bed, showering, and taking care of yourself. You headed down to get a small snack for your grumbling stomach, but before you could even reach the first step to go down, you heard shouting from Jaehyun’s room. You debate whether or not you should check up on Jaehyun since you two weren’t really on talking bases. As you were about to take a step, you heard him make the same noise again, so you quickly strode to Jaehyun’s room. 

Your hand rested on his knob, what if he doesn’t want to be bothered?...But what if he’s hurt? You shook your head as you slowly creek the door open. Jaehyun was laying in bed, limbs spread out, and his chest quickly rose and fell. You tiptoed softly to the side of the bed to get a better look at him, but it didn’t look better. Jaehyun was sweating profusely, panting, his body was uncontrollably shaking, and his lips mumbled incoherent words. You thought he was sick so you gently nudged him a little bit, to wake him up, just in case he needed to know that he was going to be okay. 

Jaehyun didn’t budge, his body reacted as if you didn’t even touch him, as if you weren’t even there. When you grabbed ahold of his hand, Jaehyun’s hand managed to snatch yours in a tight grasp. You jolt from the impenetrable grip with wide eyes and a frozen body, fear electrifying it. Your stare shifted from his hand on your wrist to him, Jaehyun sat awake in bed, eyes enlarged like he had just seen something horrific. 

“Jaehyun,” you breathed, his head snapped to the sight of you at the edge of his bed. Even though you looked worried, your eyes told him that you were scared.

“Oh,” he silently gasped, letting go of your hand, “I’m sorry.” 

“Are you okay?” You rub your wrist away from him, you didn’t want to make him feel any worse.  

Jaehyun let out a heavy sigh, tense fingers running through his hair, “I just had a nightmare, that’s all,” his voice quiet. To you, it sounded like fear, almost like he was afraid to speak up. 

“Do you want to talk about it?” You timidly asked, not trying to pry into his mind. 

“No, but can you just...can you hold me? Or at least stay with me until I fall back asleep?” his voice broke. 

You blinked a couple of times, processing what Jaehyun said, in case you were hearing things, “O-oh, um, sure.” you slightly nod, worried that if you were to decline, he’d have a harder time sleeping. 

Jaehyun scoots himself over, lifting the sheets for you to get under. You slide under the covers, the heat radiating off his body welcomes you from the chill of the air conditioner. You open your arms to him, trying not to convey how awkward you are, and Jaehyun slowly, but surely comes to you. His head lays on your chest, his arms wrapping around your waist, as your arms envelope his head, and your legs tangle with his. 

After a while, the sounds of his extended breathing and the calm of his body made you think that maybe Jaehyun had settled down and fallen asleep, but as you gently pull back to confirm, his grip around your waist tightens, enabling you to leave his grasp. As you were about to call out his name, you heard sniffling coming from below you.

“Please don’t leave me alone,” Jaehyun sniffled louder. 

You slightly frown, a little piece of your heart chipping off, “I won’t, I won’t,” you cooed him. 

Jaehyun’s breathing became heavier and his sobs became louder, along with his grip around your body. You stroked his hair with the hand that rested against his head while the other drew circles on the soft area between his scapulas, hoping that the touched patterns would give him peace. 

“I’m sorry-,” he choked out a cry. 

“No, don’t. It’s okay, you can cry,” you brought him closer, your cheek leaning against the top of his head. 

You two stayed in that position for a while. Limbs tangled, but not like nights after sex, more like the boat and anchor. This time you were his anchor. You continued running your fingers through his hair while occasionally rubbing his back. You’ve never seen Jaehyun this vulnerable, but it didn’t disturb you. It brought another side to him that you admired, he wore his heart on his sleeve, and while being in such a vulnerable state, he wanted you to be there with him. 

I hope he’s never alone in moments like these. You wish, a small breath coming from your lips.

Jaehyun felt overwhelmed by the nightmare he’d just experienced. He couldn’t stand being alone and he needed you to stay with him, your presence gave him solace. It calmed his heart in the toughest ways. No matter how much you two didn’t talk to each other, he just wanted to be held by you. Only you, to feel your touch, to hear your breaths, and to be near your comforting aura.

When he felt the faltering of your fingers combing through his hair slow down and the fingertips on his back halt, he slowly backed away to see your sleepy figure. You felt the cold air pool at your chest from Jaehyun’s missing body and instantly opened your eyes. 

“Jae-”

“Shhh, it’s okay, you can go to sleep. I’ll be fine.” Jaehyun stroked your head as he pressed a soft kiss to your cheek. 

“No I’m okay,” you yawned, rubbing your eyes. 

You shifted onto your back, staring at the ceiling, while Jaehyun did the same. It dawned to you that you hadn’t been in here before, or at least not that you could remember. To Jaehyun, his room held a feeling of comfort and security, a way to escape the wrath of his father. You laid next to him, wondering what he was thinking about because he’d been staring for longer than you have. 

“Everything okay?” You quietly asked, caution coating your words.

Jaehyun paused in thought like he was trying to find the right words, “why are you asking me if I’m okay?” 

“Oh-” you were slightly startled from the blunt question, it shifted the mood in the room, “I- you were just crying and I was just making sure you were okay.” 

“I should be the one asking if you are okay,” he gulped, gaze still glued at the ceiling. 

“What do you mean?” you questioned, confusion blinding your thoughts.

Jaehyun suddenly shifted his body until he was facing you, the sudden proximity brought butterflies to your stomach. One little nudge and he’d be back on your chest. Using as his arm as a pillow, he said, “I’m sorry for saying those things to you while we were...you know, having sex. I should’ve known it would’ve upset you, I should’ve been more careful. I promise I’ll work on it, it’s just...a bad habit,” Jaehyun whispers the last part. 

You looked at him surprised, how did he know? Your brows furrowed as you turned your head to him. Looking into his eyes to find some sort of message, the only feeling you received was gentleness and sincerity. 

“How did you know?”

“To be honest, it surprised me when you left me the next morning. Then you wouldn’t talk to me, then I got busy, and we just ended up playing this cat and mouse game. I kept replaying that night over and over and over again, trying to figure out what exactly I did wrong. And it hit me tonight that it was what I said to you. I’m so sorry,” it was Jaehyun’s turn to search your eyes, but it was so hard to read you. He wasn’t expecting forgiveness, he’s long away from that. 

You couldn’t find it in yourself to say anything, you weren’t okay, you were hurt. It reminded you of the past, the beginning of the relationship and it’s something you’d like to erase. You gave him a small smile, blocking the tears from brimming your eyes and mustering up enough courage to say, “I will admit it that it did hurt me. It reminded me of the past and it’s just not something I want to remember, but thank you for apologizing.” Turning your head back towards the ceiling, you let out a sigh, while Jaehyun turned back also. 

You two stayed in that position for the rest of the night, no one had the energy to speak, so you two just continued staring straight up waiting for the sky to give you both some sort of signal to speak up. You pondered asking what his dream was about, the dream that seemed to have shaken him up so much. 

Jaehyun spoke up as if he read your mind, “I had a nightmare that my father was hitting me...again and again. It was a never-ending cycle,” he pauses in thought before continuing, “my father abuses me.” 

You quickly whip your head in his direction as your body propped yourself on your elbow, “he...really?” your throat felt dry and you struggled to find the words your mind tried to say. You suspected it from the times you’ve seen the tense expression on his father’s face whenever you two were around but brushed it off as strictness. From the corner of your eye, you could always see how apprehensive Jaehyun was because of that. Now you know why. 

Jaehyun hummed, still gazing at the ceiling of his bedroom, “he’s gotten better as I got older, but it was really bad when I was young.” 

You sat up, the blankets draping over your petite body, “Jaehyun I-I’m so sorry,” a gasp escaped from your scorched throat. 

“No, it’s okay- no it’s not okay, but I’ve learned to accept it.”

“But you shouldn’t have to accept it. Jaehyun,” you inhaled a sharp breath in hesitation whether or not you should ask your next question. 

When you paused, Jaehyun finally switched his gaze to you, who looked deep in thought. He could see the concern in your eyes and the anxiety your hands held. Maybe that was a little too abrupt and sudden, he thought. 

“Does he still...hit you?” You carefully asked as if you were stepping on eggshells. 

Jaehyun looked at you with innocent eyes, you could tell just from the looks of it and it squeezed your heart. “Oh, Jaehyun,” you frown in realization, Jaehyun mirroring you, a gesture that he was about to cry again. You pulled him close to you, “you don’t have to say anything. I’m sorry for asking,” you said in a hushed tone, stroking the back of his head gently.

Jaehyun tightly grasped his arms around your waist again, locking behind you. He felt like a little boy, but you were the only thing that was holding him down on Earth currently. As you held him, you felt his body shake like the trauma was trying to leave his body, but his mind blocked it. Broken sobs escaped from Jaehyun’s lips, his grip on you bunched your shirt in his fists. Before you knew it, tears began to form at the brim of your eyes as you witnessed and heard how broken Jaehyun sounded. You held the poor boy close to your heart, quietly wiping the tears from your eyes. You didn’t know why you were crying, because it wasn’t about you, this was about Jaehyun. 

Hearing silent sniffles from you, Jaehyun pulled away, “are you crying?”

“No, I’m not,” you quickly skim the back of your hand across your eyes, hoping there weren’t any signs of puffiness or redness. 

“Please don’t cry,” Jaehyun caressed your cheek. 

You leaned into his touch, the soft skin of his palm radiating comfort, “I’m sorry, I just can’t believe that he’s been hurting you all this time.”

Jaehyun wrapped his arms around you, bringing you to his chest. He was afraid that if he let you continue to speak, he’d cry even more. Despite his broken state, he hated seeing you crying, especially when it’s because of him. Jaehyun knows he’s already caused you so much pain, so that’s always the last thing he wanted to do. 

Jaehyun cradled you while your heart shook. You sat in his lap, protected in his arms, crying, for he never grew up with the same love as he did, never received the infinite amount of love from his parents, for never having a father figure to look up to. The amount of hurt he caused you in the past was replaced with the love that he never got. You promised yourself you’d give him the love he never got. 

“Don’t cry for me, I’m okay now,” Jaehyun lowered his lips to your forehead, it gave you a different feeling from the last time he kissed you. It was filled with a full heart, a heart fully intact of safety.

“I’m sorry,” you hiccuped. 

“Don’t be,” he gazed into your eyes, “stay here tonight?” he tenderly cupped your cheek. 

“Of course,” you took his palm, kissing the warm surface. 

Jaehyun laid you down with him, taking you into his arms again and cradling you, making sure to chase away any more of your worries. You rested your head against his chest, hearing the steadiness come back to his heart. You smiled, taking in the scent that clung onto his clothes, a scent you know you’d never get tired of. Jaehyun’s hand sneaked under your thin shirt, tracing circles on the small of your back. No sexual tension, just actions filled with affection. With tired eyes and vulnerable bodies, you both fell asleep in the warmth of each other’s arms. Joined with comfort and safety, hushed breaths leaving his lips and the linear beat of each other’s hearts were the last things you heard that night. 

As faint sun streaks kissed his eyelids, Jaehyun woke up to the peaceful sight of you cuddled on his chest. Your hair splayed everywhere for you forgot to put it up like you usually do, the morning puffiness made you look cute, making Jaehyun chuckle. He lowered himself to kiss each of your crimson cheeks, your forehead, and the little point of your nose before gently lifting you off of him. Tucking you into his sheets, the scene didn’t look bad to him. You in his bed gave him an alleviating feeling. 

Jaehyun walked off to the bathroom to get ready for the day to only see his red, swollen eyes. He hadn’t cried like that since high school and he’s had that nightmare plenty of times, but the fact that he cried so much last night just because of that, made him slightly sick. He averted the thoughts when he heard you shuffling in his bed, looking back at you, you mumbled something he couldn’t understand as you shifted to lay on your stomach. A curve on his lips formed as he watched how beautiful you looked. 

With heavy eyes, you reached for Jaehyun’s warm body but felt nothing but empty blankets. You opened your eyes to see him gone, so this is how he must’ve felt. You got up to see if he had left for work, but only realized he was cooking in the kitchen when you reached the steps. 

“Good morning,” Jaehyun greeted you as you walked to the counter beside him. 

“Hi,” you raised your brows at him flipping pancakes, “pancakes?” 

“Yeah, I hope you like them. They’re blueberry.” 

“Of course I do,” a smile unconsciously appeared on your face. 

“Do you want to get the table set?” Jaehyun asked, chin pointing to the plates. 

You hummed, grabbing the plates, and setting the table. Then you realized there was a bouquet of blue Forget Me Nots sitting in the center with a note stuck to the base. 

“Oh,” Jaehyun stood beside you with a plate of piled pancakes, “you’re not supposed to see those yet,” he scratched the back of his head. 

“What’s this for?” Your brows furrowed. 

“I-” Jaehyun paused before fully turning his body towards you, “I just wanted to thank you for last night. You were there for me during the hardest time and despite everything that’s happened, you stayed with me. Thank you, y/n.”

You chuckled at his grand gesture, “you didn’t have to get me flowers, Jaehyun. Breakfast is more than enough,” you smiled at him. 

“I know, but I just wanted to tell you that I’m in love with you.” 

[oneflydude]

tagged by @svt-district :00

1. What do you prefer to be called by people?

anything really lmao,, most people call me sofa because it's my nickname but come up with anything for me and I'll just go with it

2. When is your birthday?

9th of December babeyyy!!

3. Where do you live?

England ✌️

4. Three things you are doing right now?

Trying to watch episode 19 of the kings avatar, listening to the rain and lying down in bed :)

5. Four fandoms that have piqued your interest right now?

hmm, MRIAD, The Kings Avatar,,, hh idk Romance of Tiger and Rose? Oh and I'll totally he getting into Hotel del Luna when it comes on Netflix UK 💗

6. How’s the pandemic treating you?

well it's making me extra bored and my procrastinating levels are through the roof.

so yeah I'm aight.

7. A song you can’t stop listening to right now?

god I've gotta be honest I have so many fav songs tbh,, but some NCT127 songs have been stuck in my head recently lmaoooo

8. Recommend a movie!

I haven't watched any movies recently,, I mean I watched the end half of Game Night (?) with my parents but I wasn't that interested. I guess, Kiki's Delivery Service, From Up On Poppy Hill, Howls Moving Castle?? my only good movie recs are Ghibli cause I don't watch movies yikes

9. How old are you?

guess~ 🤭

10. School, university, occupation, other?

in school but fr I don't do most of the work 💀

11. Do you prefer hot or cold?

in-between?? I mean I love summer and all but it can get WAAAY too hot

12. Name one fact others may not know about you!

y'all don't know much about me to be fair but,, when I was younger apparently I knew all the words to "Your Sex is on Fire" by Kings of Leon and it really made my aunt concerned.

13. Are you shy?

sometimes?? ig?? idk

14. Do you have any preferred pronouns?

basically what svt said tbh,, she/her but like I really don't care

15. Any pet peeves?

god tons but ones I have off the top of my head are, people who chew open mouthed, chalk board obv, sleeping wo/ socks, slow walkers ig and like a bunch others I can't remember rn

16. What’s your favourite ‘dere’ type?

hmm either kuudere or deredere

17. Rate your life 1-10. 1 is crappy & 10 is best it could be

I'll give it a nice little 6.5 chase it could be worse but it could be better lmao

18. What’s your main blog?

@oneflydude it's a really awesome blog you should totally follow it 😎

19. List your side blogs and what they’re used for.

I mean I made a mdzs blog but I completely ditched it yikes,,

[calligraphist-artemisia]

Across Time and Space (Chapter 5)

Summary: Sequel to I’ll Take Her Place.  Slav is showing off a piece of experimental equipment, when it malfunctions and blasts Katie and Keithir to another universe. At the same time, it drags Pidge and Keith over into theirs, effectively swapping places. With their fate resting in the hands of Slav, will they be able to get back home? Or are they stuck to live the rest of their lives in the wrong universe?

Also posted on AO3 and fanfiction.net under the username “kishirokitsune”.

Sorry this one's a few days late! After only having two short chapters for the last updates and then taking a week off for Kidgeweek, I thought you all deserved something longer. I hope you all enjoy it!

Edit 6/6/19 - fixed a mistake where I left out an entire line of Hunk’s dialogue (where he’s teasing Lance about snoring)

Chapter 5

ORBITING OLKARION – CASTLE OF LIONS

“You have a son?” Hunk asked softly.

He and Lance had been rendered speechless with surprise after the newest revelation, which also included the fact that Keithir was Galra royalty.

Keithir tugged a small, violet colored device from his pocket and tapped at the screen for a moment before passing it over to Hunk. “His name is Yorak.”

Hunk “aww'd” over the picture, which was of Keithir and a small Galra child perched on his shoulders, both grinning at the camera. He took a few ticks to look it over before handing it to Lance.

Lance cocked his head to the side. “Don't take this the wrong way, but he doesn't look anything like you, Katie.”

“He's adopted,” Katie explained, amused. “There was an outcry from some of the Galra when we got married. They worried that any cub we had would be too human to lead, so when the opportunity to adopt Yorak came up, we took it.”

“He's the nephew of my father's top commander. Yorak's parents were killed in a raid on one of the outlying colonies, but his uncle isn't the best with kids, so he asked us,” Keithir said, taking the device back from Lance.

“Your reality sounds so nice. No war, you two are married with a kid...” Hunk paused. “But what about us? I mean, the Hunk and Lance of your world. You haven't talked much about them.”

Lance brightened up. “Yeah! Am I married? Is she pretty? I mean, obviously, since it's me-” (Hunk snorted in amusement.) “-but is she?”

Katie covered her mouth to hide her grin.

Keithir put his device away, while struggling to keep his composure. “Ah, well... you're both happily married,” he said elusively, kind of enjoying dragging it out.

“Yes!” Lance happily pumped a fist in the air. “What's she like? I wonder if she's someone I'll meet in the future. Or maybe I already know her! Is it Allura?”

Hunk stared at them with wide eyes. “I'm married?”

“On a serious note, are you both sure you want to know?” Katie asked. “We already know how different our realities are, and I don't want to make things weird for all of you. Just because it happened one way for u, doesn't mean it'll be the same for you.”

“Now I really want to know,” Lance said, eagerly leaning forward.

Hunk looked a little more apprehensive about what they had to say, but there was still a burning curiosity there that made him want to know. “It'll be nice to hear what we're like in a reality that isn't mind controlled by Alteans, like in that one that we ended up in a few months back. Not that we ever actually saw ourselves there. Just this odd version of Shiro...”

That statement nearly derailed the entire conversation, except Hunk refused to say another word about it. It was a sneaky tactic and as frustrating as it was to have a potential answer for how to get home, Katie mentally applauded him for that bit of cunning.

“We're revisiting that,” Katie told him.

Hunk nodded.

Keithir looked as though he was about to demand carrying on with that line of conversation right then and there, but with a look from Katie he stayed quiet. They had teased Hunk and Lance enough and they deserved to get their answers. Then the two could tell them more about their other interaction with a different reality.

“When we left, the two of you were visiting Nalquod to renew your wedding vows for a fourth time,” Katie said, giving them a moment to process the information.

“I, uh,” Lance stammered, looking wide-eyed at Hunk. He cleared his throat, struggling for a moment, and then gave his friend a lopsided grin. “Anything you want to tell me, buddy?”

Hunk appeared mildly uncomfortable. “I don't – I mean, not anymore! There was this teeny little crush I had, but I'm over that, I swear!”

There was a moment of silence as Lance gaped at him. Clearly that wasn't a response he had expected. He recovered fairly quickly and jokingly responded with: “I can't say I blame you. I am pretty cool.”

Hunk let out a breath he didn't know he'd been holding and relaxed, relieved he hadn't messed things up between them with his revelation. It felt good to come clean after hiding it for so long. “Yeah, you are. Unfortunately, you also snore and that's why I knew we wouldn't work.”

“I don't snore!” Lance protested.

“As the person who was your roommate at the Garrison, I'm uniquely qualified to say that yes, you do,” Hunk teased.

“Oh yeah? Well you-! You, uh...” Lance paused as he tried to think of a good comeback. “You hoard food and don't share!”

Hunk gasped in mock outrage.

Katie and Keithir sat back and enjoyed listening to their friendly banter back and forth. As much as they wanted to hear a possible solution to their problem, they understood their friends needed a few minutes to reassure one another that nothing was going to be weird between them.

“You know, I don't think we ever told Shiro about Sven,” Hunk said, seemingly out of the blue. He shared a glance with Lance, who followed along with the change of topic with an easy shrug.

“That whole day was weird. It's kind of like we all agreed to never talk about it again without actually saying we'd never talk about it again,” Lance said. “Because, honestly, Shiro's alternate self was probably the least weird thing about it.”

That was it.

That was what Katie and Keithir were waiting for.

“You guys saw an alternate reality and got back home on your own?” Katie asked, sounding amazed. “How did you do it? Tell me everything!”

“It all started when we picked up on this Altean distress signal...”

ALTEA – CASTLE OF LIONS

Someone was knocking at the door.

Pidge wasn't sure how she should handle it. Allura had payed them another visit to bring them food and an update, promising that she'd have more answers in the morning, which Pidge assumed meant they were being left alone for the night.

So who was knocking at the door? And why was Keith taking so long in the bathroom? She knew he liked to be alone, but it was getting ridiculous.

She stood, glancing at the bathroom and then to the main door as whoever was there knocked again. “H-hello? Allura, is that you?”

“Katie?”

Not Allura.

And not Shiro either. Or anyone she whose voice she recognized.

What was she going to do? Allura and Shiro specifically said they wanted to keep the number of people who knew about the switch to a minimum; understandable, given that Keith was a Galra prince in that reality.

Had she stayed quiet, she could have just ignored them until they went away, but it would be rude to do that after speaking up.

“Just a second!” Pidge called out, hoping that Keith would wonder what all of the noise was about and come out to help her.

No such luck.

Pidge quietly grumbled as she shuffled over to the door, where she took a deep breath and stood up straight before opening it. A tall man with salt-and-pepper hair and the faint trace of a beard stood on the other side, blinking down at her with oddly familiar eyes. He stared for a moment and Pidge shifted, thoroughly uncomfortable.

“Sorry,” he blurted out, reaching up to rub the back of his neck. “Shiro told me what was goin' on and that I shouldn't bother you, but I had to come down and make sure you kids are alright.”

The automatic response of “we're okay” hung on the tip of Pidge's tongue even as she tried to puzzle out who the man was. He was human, that much was obvious, but beyond that she honestly had no idea. She ended up giving no answer as Keith exited the bathroom at long last.

She turned to face him when she heard the click of the bathroom door in time to watch him go perfectly still, his eyes wide as he took in the sight of the man standing in the doorway. He swallowed thickly and (to Pidge's immense surprise) tears welled up in his eyes.

“Dad?” he asked, his voice breaking.

Pidge's heart clenched as she registered the pain in his voice. She could only step aside and watch, feeling as though she was witnessing something so deeply personal that it would be wrong for her to stay, as Keith broke down and his dad strode across the room to comfort him.

But Pidge had no place to go. All she could do was watch, helpless to do anything.

She reached up and rubbed her eyes, blinking back her own tears that threatened to fall. In that moment, listening to Keith try and talk, she began to realize just how little she knew about her teammate.

Hunk and Lance talked about their interests and families all the time and she'd heard so many stories of Shiro from her dad and Matt; even Allura and Coran, when they were in the right mood, would tell stories of Alfor and the way things were on Altea.

But Keith had always stayed quiet. Everything she knew about him was what she observed for herself and when it came down to it, it wasn't enough.

“It's alright, son. It's alright. I'm here now,” said Keith's dad.

Pidge didn't know how long they'd be stuck there, but she was going to use that time to her full advantage. She'd get to know him better and convince Allura to let him spend more time with his dad, on top of helping Slav with whatever he needed. It was a lot, and she was sure she'd find more to add to her list, but she had the determination and drive to see it through.

Keith spent an hour talking to his dad and recovering from the shock of getting to see him again. He never could have imagined being in a reality where he was still alive, but there he was: older, but still the same as he remembered.

Saying goodbye felt like an impossible task, even with the promise of another visit, and the moment his dad walked out of the room, Keith sank down onto the bed, completely drained.

A few seconds later, the space next to him dipped down as Pidge settled in next to him.

With a start, Keith realized she'd been in the room all along and he hadn't once stopped to consider how uncomfortable she must have felt standing there and watching. He guiltily looked over at her. “I'm sorry, Pidge.”

“Sorry? Sorry for what?” she asked, sounding genuinely confused.

“I – the whole thing with my dad. I didn't think.” He had no idea how to properly put it into words. He just knew that apologizing was the right thing to do.

Wasn't it?

Pidge frowned. “What? Keith, no. You don't have to be sorry for that! He's your dad! I'll admit I wasn't expecting that and next time I'll leave the room, but that's not something you need to apologize for. If anything, I feel bad that I couldn't give you more privacy.”

“That's not your fault either,” Keith pointed out.

He started to see what she meant though; neither of them were at fault. They were rooming together under strange circumstances and all they could do was their best, which meant that he needed to pull it together.

He'd never been the best at that without a little help, but he though he could do it for Pidge's sake.

She smiled up at him. “It's getting late. We should sleep.”

“Oh, yeah,” Keith responded, getting up to look around some more. There had to be some extra blankets somewhere. Or maybe he could use a couple of towels? It wouldn't be ideal for sleeping, but it was better than nothing.

“Keith, what are you doing?”

“You can take the bed,” Keith said, debating with himself over whether or not it was right to go through the closet. Even if it did belong to another version of him, it still felt like an invasion of privacy to open up something so personal.

“And where will you sleep? On the floor?” Pidge asked, sounding as though the very thought was absurd.

When Keith turned back to her, it was to the sight of her rolling her eyes.

“And what would you suggest?” he asked, crossing his arms over his chest.

Pidge mirrored his pose. “In the bed.”

Keith's jaw dropped. Had he heard that right? She couldn't really be suggesting they share the bed, could she? It wouldn't be appropriate! “But that isn't – I can't!”

“Why?”

“It isn't right, Pidge!”

“Why?” Pidge repeated, uncrossing her arms. “Give me one good reason why. Do you think I'm going to molest you in your sleep or something?”

“What? No!” Keith protested.

Pidge pressed on. “Okay, then are you planning on doing something to me?”

Keith shook his head before she even finished speaking. “No! I'd never do that to you. Or anyone else!”

“Then I really don't see what the problem is,” Pidge said with an air of finality. “There's nothing wrong with two friends sharing a bed. And look, it's big enough for both of us to spread out without touching! If it really bothers you, then we'll figure something else out, but I'm not going to let you sleep on the floor.”

Friends.

Keith stared at her with wide eyes.

That was the first time she'd ever referred to him as a friend. The first time anyone – outside of Shiro – had done so. He knew most people didn't need to hear it in order to know it was true, but it made it feel so much more real to him to be able to hear it.

Pidge was his friend. Close to his heart in such an unexpected way.

He looked at the bed and then back at her.

“Okay.”

OLKARION – VOLTRON COALITION HQ

If Katie thought the Slav from her reality was unhinged, he had nothing on the manic personality that was the Slav rambling on in front of her. No one seemed to know what to do except let him keep talking, as any attempt to redirect him let only to frustration.

He rambled on about probabilities and had two panic attacks over whether or not he knew how to breathe, before focusing on Katie and Keithir with razor sharp attention and falling silent for the first time since they entered the room.

It was so unsettling that Katie thought she'd rather listen to him lose his mind over Shiro stepping on a crack in the floor again.

“Fascinating,” he murmured, looking them up and down. “You two really are from another reality! How spectacular!”

And just like that, the moment was broken as he unleashed a tidal wave of words that left them all scrambling to keep up. Details of his own theories intermixed with almost incoherent ramblings of someone who rarely knew what was happening in the world around him, punctuated by brief moments of what was almost clarity.

Katie started to wonder if he'd really be able to help them after all.

“And you two are married!” Slav said, sounding delighted as he broke away from detailing how parallel universes differentiated from alternate realities. “Congratulations, by the way!”

“Thanks?” Keithir replied, completely baffled. “We've been married for eight years.”

“Not for that! For the baby!”

Katie's breath caught in her throat, one hand automatically rising to her belly.

Keithir was even more bewildered by that statement. “But Yorak's four,” he said, looking to Katie for assistance. He took one look at her and knew there was something more to it than that. “Katie?”

Guilt clawed its way through her chest. “I was going to tell you and then all of this happened and I... I just didn't want you to worry. You're already worrying so much about all of this!”

She knew she was babbling and needed to calm down and breathe, but it was so hard! It was the completely wrong way for Keithir to find out. They were supposed to be on vacation! They were supposed to be sitting back and relaxing, not stuck in the middle of a ten-thousand year old war with their only hope of getting home resting in the hands of a complete lunatic!

Slav blithely continued on, unaware of the distress he was causing. “A little princess! Quite the honor for Galra! Or is that another reality...?” And just like that, he was off on another topic.

Keithir ignored him, stepping in front of Katie to block out everything else and give her something familiar and comforting to focus on. He lifted up her free hand and gently kissed hr knuckles. “We're having a baby?” he asked softly.

Katie nodded, her whole body trembling as she sucked in air. “I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner.”

That was a discussion for another time, when they were both calm and there was no one else around to interrupt.

“You wanted to surprise me,” he guessed. “Well, I can definitely say that I'm surprised.”

She giggled, lifting her head to peer up at him with teary eyes. “We're having a baby. A princess, if Slav's right.”

“Awww!”

“Hunk!” Lance hissed.

Hunk looked mildly abashed. “Sorry! It's just that they're so cute! And they're having a baby! Can you imagine it? A little Pidge and Keith running around!”

“Which means that it is even more imperative that we return them home quickly,” Allura said, stepping forward. “There must be something we can do. Slav, do you have any ideas? Perhaps a beacon of some kind?”

Slav looked panicked by the very idea. “Are you crazy? Do you have any idea the very horrors that could attract to us?!”

“Okay, then lets not do that,” Shiro spoke up before Slav could go into details about said horrors. “Could we build something that any other versions of you would be able to hear or know about?”

Slav swayed and opened his mouth to say something, but Shiro grimaced and held up his hand.

“On second thought, never mind. That sounds like a bad idea.”

Keithir wondered if it had more to do with not wanting to potentially deal with more than one version of Slav than whatever nonsense was about to spew out of the genius's mouth next.

“What if we use the Lions?” Hunk suggested. He looked uncomfortable as everyone's attention shifted to him. “Okay, I know we figured that we can't use Voltron to travel through realities, since we don't know where we'd end up, but I've been thinking about it since our conversation last night-” (He nodded to Katie and Keithir.) “-and since the Lions all exist in both worlds, maybe we could use them as some kind of focal point. There had to be some kind of connection between them and if we use that, I bed we could trace it back to their reality!”

“But that still leaves us with the problem of how we'd do that,” Katie pointed out, frowning as she considered the idea.

“Aren't we supposed to have some kind of 'mystical connection' with the Lions? Maybe we just do more of those mind bonding exercises like we did when we first got the Lions.” Lance blinked as everyone turned to him instead. “What? No good?”

“Actually, that's a very good idea,” Allura said, sounding surprised. “It's worth a try, unless Slav has a better idea?”

Slav stood there for a moment, not blinking or speaking.

Allura sighed. “Slav.”

“Oh, you mean me?” he asked, pointing at himself with all four left hands.

Allura's right eye twitched as she struggled to retain composure. “Yes. I mean you.”

“Okay.”

There was a moment of silence as everyone waited for Slav to catch up and answer.

“What was the question again?”

Everyone groaned and prepared for an even longer afternoon than expected.

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The Shifting Change (pt12)

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Of course, of course there’d be a sandstorm, once they lost sight of Morgan. Though Yomigami couldn’t blame her--she was very anxious to find Alderoy, before something happened to him. He had warned her about going on ahead, but she was a strong-headed one and flew away, leaving his protests to fall on deaf ears. At first, he wasn’t worried. They found the trail Alderoy left behind, so it was only a matter of time before they found him.

But then the sandstorm was whipping up.

“We’re not gonna get anywhere anytime soon, if we get stuck in this sandstorm, Yomigami!” called out Fysher over the winds, looking over at him. Already the winds were kicking up some sand, and she had to have her wings come out, and cover her face slightly, so she didn’t get sand in her eyes, “We’re gonna be buried out here!”

“I must concur...” rumbled Azhi, frowning as one of his tentacles held onto his top hat, his multiple eyes squinting against the onslaught of sand, “It would be dangerous to go further, unless we had some sort of protection. The Shifting Expanse is just as ruthless as the Stormcatcher himself, as they say...”

Yomigami swore under his breath, hand up against the sands. He knew they were right, but...

“We can’t just leave Morgan and Alderoy out here on their own!” he said, turning towards them, his own wings out to try and help block the sand from blowing into his eyes, “Alderoy, when and if he transforms back, will be vulnerable. And Morgan doesn’t know the desert that well. We must find them, before they--”

His reply got lost, as the winds suddenly kicked up a notch, causing even more sand to blow around them, getting into eyes, noses, mouths...everywhere. Ears flicked, as grains of sand threatened to go into their ear canals. Despite the situation, it was even more dangerous to stay out here.

“Look, I understand you care about them...” started Fysher, as she walked towards the Imperial, “But you gotta care for your--our--safety as well. Samsal knows the desert well, we can ask him to come out with us, when the storm clears.”

“But the trail--” started Yomigami, before a heavy hand was placed on his shoulder.

“Azhi.” said Felar, turning to the large Ridgeback, “Take Fysher back to Town. I’ll join you shortly. We can’t stay out in this much longer, and if we do we’ll be lost to the sands as well.”

“Felar--” started Yomigami, turning to him as Azhi started to help guide Fysher back the way they came, “We--I can’t go back. I have to find them, it’s my responsibility to get them. They’re my responsibility, I can’t just leave them...”

Now, more than ever, Yomigami felt the huge pressure of being a leader. Now he knew how Khan felt, leading the Windcurrent Clan. The self-doubt, the concerns, the anxiety, the uncertainty...

But this time, he couldn’t just leave. Not when Khan and Tarcy trusted him with their son. A son that was now lost somewhere in the desert, with a sandstorm kicking up. If he left now, there was no telling if Alderoy or Morgan would make it out...

Lost in his anxious thoughts, Yomigami didn’t even notice Felar pulling out something, before plopping it on his head. The smaller Imperial yelped, as he felt it. Pulling it off for a second, Yomigami stared at the black wolf pelt that had suddenly been dumped on top of him. Something else landed on his head, and he caught it before it hit the ground. A pair of goggles...

“The pelt will protect your head and face from the sands, and the goggles can easily fit over it to protect your eyes.” explained Felar, giving Yomigami a rare, small smile, “But I do expect it back. I may have my own pelt, but that one was hard to come by. I want it back--and in similar condition.”

Yomigami could only nod, as he looked the pelt over. It was in very good condition, and the fur was surprisingly soft. Did Felar skin this wolf himself? And if he did...did that mean he had killed another werewolf for their pelt? The Imperial shuddered--he didn’t want to think about that at the moment. At least the pelt was modified to be worn, so he did just that, throwing it on, with Felar’s help, before slipping the goggles on. The pelt smelled faintly of some chemicals and leather--thankfully not blood and gore.

“Thank you, Felar.” said Yomigami, smiling at him though he knew it couldn’t be seen, “I’ll be sure to return this to you, I promise.”

Felar nodded, patting Yomigami on the shoulder, before turning around, “Be careful, and bring them back safely. We’ll keep an eye on the town, in the meantime. Just be safe.”

“I will. Thank you.” said Yomigami, watching Felar start to head back the way Azhi and Fysher had gone. He watched him until he disappeared in the whirlwind of sand, before turning around himself. He recalled the path being straight ahead. Nodding to himself, Yomigami tugged the pelt close and started onward, hoping the sands wouldn’t swallow him up, before he got to Alderoy and Morgan.

+++++++++++++

Morgan and Khan traveled in silence, as they held up the unconscious Alderoy between them. Alderoy hadn’t twitched, even when Khan stumbled a bit along the sands. Both raised their heads, though, as the winds started picking up.

“A sandstorm...” breathed Morgan, frowning. That wasn’t good. If they didn’t find shelter soon...

“Don’t worry. We’re almost to shelter. Though you might have to stay longer than you originally planned, with this storm coming.” said Khan, adjusting his hold on his son, before trudging along. As they moved, Morgan could see what looked like a small shack set up against an outcropping of rocks. Large enough to fit two dragons comfortably, with some room to spare. But it looked a bit...rickety. Like it was able to be taken apart, and rebuilt at the owners’ leisure.

Did they travel the desert and stay in different places?

As they got closer, the sounds of footsteps attracted someone inside. A female Pearlcatcher popped her head out, hood also over her head. Morgan could make out Wind eyes underneath the hood, which widened with both surprise and relief.

“Khan, is that--?” she started, rushing out towards them. She glanced at Morgan questioningly, before looking back up at Khan.

“He’s our son.” confirmed Khan, nodding, “He’s in a spot of trouble, though we need to get shelter fast, before we can start talking.” He then nodded over to Morgan, “This is Morgan. She knows our son.”

“I’m Tarcy.” introduced the Pearlcatcher, parting the cloth curtains that acted as a door into the shack, letting them in, “If you know our son, then do you know us...?”

“I’ve only heard stories...” said Morgan, ducking her head as they entered. Almost immediately, the heat of the sun was off, and she felt cooler. She was thankful for that. She quickly glanced around, getting a hold of her surroundings.

The shack wasn’t much--it was all one room, with what looked like a kitchen area in the corner, and two roll-out mats on the other side, dealing as beds. There was a table in the center, and a few boxes here and there, no doubt full of supplies or trinkets. Maybe both.

“Here, lets lay him down and get him out of these clothes.” said Khan, nodding towards the beds. With Morgan’s help, they laid him down on the largest one, no doubt Khan’s bed. Alderoy let out a soft groan, face scrunching up slightly but soon went lax, back to the darkness of unconsciousness.

Not wanting to get in the way, Morgan stood aside as Khan and Tarcy gently unclothed him. They left on the large golden medallion around his neck, which confused her but she didn’t question it. She turned respectfully away as they left him bare, before a tap on the shoulder from Tarcy told Morgan she could turn back around.

The wind howling outside made Morgan jump, and Tarcy glanced up.

“Khan, go ahead and reinforce the house. I’ll get a cool cloth for our son.” she said, starting to get up. Khan nodded, and took one of the boxes, before heading outside. Morgan remained at Alderoy’s side, watching him sleep fitfully. His body was tense, and his brows were furrowed. He wasn’t in a good state, if his paleness was anything to go by. She tried to recall how her own body reacted, when the Shade was first introduced to it...but her memory of that time was a blur. She couldn’t remember anything that could help...

Morgan came back to the present as Tarcy came back with a wet cloth in her hands, gently laying it on Alderoy’s forehead. He groaned slightly, face scrunching up once more and even shifted slightly in bed, before relaxing once more, taking in deep breaths, as if it was hard to breathe.

“...Are you close to him?” asked Tarcy, glancing up at Morgan.

“Wh-What do you mean?” she asked, already mentally kicking herself for asking that.

“As in, are you two mates?”

Morgan squeaked, feeling her cheeks blush darkly, her tail thrashing slightly behind her in embarrassment, “N--No, no! I mean...I-I don’t...think so? I’m not sure...”

She was relieved when Tarcy giggled.

“I’m sorry--I didn’t mean to be so forward.” she said, smiling at the Pearlcatcher, “But for you not to leave his side, after all this, you two must be close.”

Morgan smiled warmly, almost sadly, as she thought about her and Alderoy’s time together. Their sparring sessions, their chats, their long talks on the rooftops at night, bathing in the moonlight... Gentle words, almost confessions, whispered to one another, nervously as if waiting to be rejected by the other...

...What exactly were they, then?

Once again, Morgan was taken out of her thoughts, as Khan slipped back inside, putting something up in front of the entrance, before coming to sit next to his mate, “The house is secured. We should be able to last through this storm. Might have to dig ourselves out again, though.”

Tarcy sighed, slipping the hood off of her head, running her hands through her hair, “Everything’s going to get sand in it again...”

“I know...” said Khan, wrapping his arm around Tarcy’s shoulders, pulling her in to kiss on top of her head, his own hood slipping off with a movement of his hand, “But we’re safe. We’re all safe, in here.”

He glanced down at Alderoy, his son, before looking up at Morgan who sat rim-rod straight. This was the former leader of the Windcurrent Clan. Even if he wasn’t a leader any longer, he still needed to be treated with respect, “Now...since we’re here for the long run, tell us about what happened.”

“What happened to our son?” asked Tarcy, Wind-eyes full of worry as she watched Morgan.

Morgan glanced at the two. She couldn’t understand why some of the old members of the Windcurrent Clan hated these two. She had, at first, thought them haughty and selfish, to escape the clan when they needed them most. But maybe it was just a bit misunderstanding? These two were here, in front of her, worried about their son, which lay  before them, unconscious and breathing raggedly. The same worry she shared.

She couldn’t bear that same ill-will towards them. Not after seeing them like this.

After a moment, Morgan took in a breath...and began telling them about Alderoy.

About how she met him. How he was. And everything up until that fateful moment...

[the-literalist]

Spare Me Some Time (12)

Pairing: USUK

Word Count: 2234

Summary: Alfred Jones is as poor as they get, living homeless on the streets. He is the type of man that high-paid businessman Arthur Kirkland would never spare a passing glance, but that’s about to change.

Link to the full story on AO3

Well this was certainly a … new type of experience for Arthur.

Regardless of the fact that he hadn’t been invited to a friendly gathering in ages, this type of hangout was simply not his forte. All the same, he couldn’t really complain about the circumstances he had found himself in. Arthur watched on as Alfred happily chatted with his Japanese friend while some other guests at the apartment battled each other in Call of Duty. This “video game party”, as Kiku had presented it, was an excuse for nerds to flock together to geek out about the latest and greatest games to hit the market.

Arthur couldn’t even remember if he had ever played a video game before. He preferred reading as a child. None of this violent, headache-inducing mayhem ever appealed to him. It was obvious how different Alfred’s upbringing was from his own.

The taller man had practically begged Arthur to come along with him to this party, even though Alfred was obviously very close with Kiku (or at least he used to be, before he lost his job and became homeless 6 months ago). Arthur knew he would feel out of place but he decided to appease Alfred and accompany him. The big puppy dog eyes that Alfred had displayed were impossible to say no to, and also ever since Alfred had moved into Arthur’s flat two weeks prior, Arthur felt like he had to protect him somewhat.

Arthur had even purchased a new phone for him and got him set up on his own plan, so Alfred was able to talk to his friends and family again. Arthur sighed contentedly as he recalled how thankful Alfred had been with the new phone, adding contacts and texting people he hadn’t spoken with in so long.

This excluded his parents, since Alfred had already disclosed to Arthur how his shitty parents had kicked him out once he told them he was gay. Just thinking about it made Arthur’s blood boil. He wanted to teach them a painful lesson for ever treating Alfred poorly. In fact, anyone that even so much as glanced at his newfound roommate the wrong way would incur the Englishman’s wrath. A twinge of guilt reminded Arthur of how he had treated Alfred when they first met, how hostile and cruel he had been when the poor man was only trying to return his money to him.

But regardless of that initial meeting, they had quickly developed a strong friendship after Alfred moved in. They were open with each other, talked about anything and everything, and had formed a comfortable rhythm as roommates. Arthur would work during the day while Alfred stayed in the flat working out (to regain some muscle mass) and job-hunting on Arthur’s computer. For dinner, either Alfred would have it prepared before Arthur returned from a long day at work, or the pair would cook together.

Arthur’s heart fluttered just thinking about it. He never realized cooking could be so fun, but Alfred really showed him to open his mind to new experiences. Everything they had done together thus far had seemed like an exciting new adventure, for both of them. In all honesty, it was completely barmy that the stone-cold Arthur Kirkland had been reverted to a kind-hearted and fun-loving person – but supposedly Alfred just rubbed off on him, a little too much.

He wasn’t going to complain. Not at all. Which was why he wouldn’t complain about his current predicament being stuck at a party with complete strangers playing games that he couldn’t care less about. Alfred was happy and that’s all that mattered.

The American man was talking animatedly to Kiku from the far couch, his blue eyes sparkling and his hands gesturing wildly as he recounted a story. Arthur heaved another blissful sigh…he hadn’t meant to fall this hard but he couldn’t keep denying it. He liked Alfred. He really liked Alfred.

All of a sudden the blue eyes darted over to him. “Hey Arthur, why are you staring off like that? Don’t be a wallflower!” Alfred motioned for him to come over which Arthur begrudgingly obliged.

“I’m not being a wallflower,” Arthur said as he rolled his eyes. “I just want to give you some time with your friend since you two haven’t hung out properly in so long.”

Kiku smiled briefly. “It is no trouble. Since Alfred has a phone again, we have been texting more frequently.”

Arthur couldn’t deny the tiny bit of envy that coursed through him. “Ah, alright then,” he tried to appear as nonchalant as possible even though the thought that someone else was vying for Alfred’s attention left him feeling a tad bit emotional and angry.

“I have been wanting to ask you, would you like some tea? I see you haven’t gotten a drink from the soda table yet, but you seem like the person that would enjoy a cup of tea instead.”

Okay so maybe Kiku wasn’t so bad after all. Arthur couldn’t dislike this man even if he was slightly jealous of his friendship with Alfred. “That would be lovely, yes. Jasmine tea, if you don’t mind.”

He heard snickering coming from Alfred which he should have expected. “Oi shut it, will you??” Arthur exclaimed, which just incited more laughter.

“Not a problem, Arthur, I will be right back,” Kiku said as he excused himself to the kitchen.

Arthur nodded politely at him right before he felt a hand grab him to pull him down on the couch. He yelped indignantly at the manhandling but Alfred just continued laughing at him. “Oh c’mon, I’m just trying to make you comfortable!”

“I can assure you, this is not the way to do it,” he retorted as he jerked his arm out of Alfred’s grasp.

“Sorry, I just don’t want you to look so bored and lonely. You need to relax and try to have some fun! Why don’t you call dibs on the next game? It can be something easy, like Mario Kart,” the American man replied semi-sincerely, with a hint of humor fluttering below the surface of his words. It was obvious that Arthur was a novice when it came to this kind of thing, but now that he was being challenged, he would show Alfred and everyone else that he could hold his own!

….Well he tried anyway.

After failing at Mario Kart, Halo, Overcooked, and Call of Duty, Arthur finally conceded the controller to a more advanced and worthy player – a lively woman named Elizabeta. It was embarrassing, but he knew it was all in good fun; even with his roommate tittering loudly behind him, calling him a rookie, egging him on and trying to encourage him at the same time.

But eventually Alfred excused himself from the couch to have a one-on-one chat with Kiku in the latter’s bedroom. Arthur couldn’t contain his curiosity, wondering what the pair were discussing in such private quarters. The jealousy was something he would have to work on. He was 30 years old for Christ’s sake! He wasn’t going to keep this man from having a private discussion with his good friend. Arthur took a deep breath and kept his eyes trained on the telly, blankly watching the cascading colors and figures flash across the screen as the other guests shouted and jeered at one another.

This was going to be a long night.

The walk back to Arthur’s flat was mostly quiet. Arthur couldn’t tell if it was a comfortable silence or if Alfred could feel the tension that the shorter man was radiating.

Maybe he should just address it. They had been pretty open with each other about everything up until that point and if he didn’t say something, it would just gnaw away at him until he exploded with unprecedented hostility. It had happened many times in his past. It was all a matter on how he breached the subject.

“So…” the Englishman began gingerly, “How was your talk with Kiku? Did you two catch up?”

The American tossed him a quick glance before sighing deeply. But it wasn’t angry, it seemed resigned. “Yeah… I told him about everything. I owed him the truth and I knew he was super curious even though he didn’t outwardly say it. So I told him after I lost my job I was homeless for a while and I lost a lot of hope that things would change… until you crossed my path actually.”

Arthur hadn’t been expecting that response. Once again proving that it was silly to jump to conclusions and allow jealousy to consume him earlier. Of course Kiku and Alfred had been discussing the trauma and suffering that Alfred faced during his time living on the streets. It made perfect sense to have that kind of talk in private. And the last part of what Alfred said made his heart skip a beat.

“I see, and how did he take it? Did he offer words of encouragement? I assume he was supportive, correct? He seems like a decent lad.”

“Oh he is. More than decent! Honestly it was a huge relief to tell him the truth. I’m so happy we saw him at that suit store. It was such a lucky coincidence and I have YOU to thank for that too.” Alfred raked a hand through his hair, as if coming to some awe-inspiring realization. “I seriously have so much to thank you for. You completely changed my life around in a short amount of time. And I know I’ve said it before but I’ll say it a million more times. Thank you so much for everything, Arthur. I mean it,” his smile was bright even though his eyes were watery as green locked with blue. And Arthur couldn’t help but feel the emotional impact of those statements as his own eyes teared up a bit as well.

“It’s unnecessary to keep saying that, I do appreciate it though. More importantly, I should be thanking you. This is going to sound completely sappy so don’t you dare make fun of me…,” he collected himself with a deep inhale before continuing. “…I know I have a long way to go but I do feel like you changed me for the better. I just feel…happier and lighter almost. Like the weight of the world has been lifted. I suppose what I want to say is that I’m glad we met, and I’m glad you agreed to live with me.” That was probably too much information, but he couldn’t stop the words from spilling out of his mouth. Everything was still so new, they still had so much more to learn about each other. And yet… it just felt right, when they were together laughing and bantering and sharing memories, it all felt so natural. Arthur wanted to be sure he wasn’t the only one who felt that way.

He spared a glance at Alfred who was staring at him in amazement. The light blush on his cheeks was illuminated by the overhead street lights as they continued down the sidewalk and Arthur had to turn away as he felt his own face flush in response.

Alfred grabbed his arm lightly to stop him from walking. Arthur’s heart was thundering inside his ribcage as he turned to face the taller man.

“Do you really mean that?”

They were so close together. Too close together. “Yes. Every word.”

“Is it okay if I kiss you?” it was a whisper but Arthur heard it as clear as day.

He didn’t trust his own voice but he managed to croak out a “yes” before the distance was closed between them. Alfred kissed him so deeply and passionately that Arthur’s head was spinning, he felt overwhelmingly hot and unsteady but like hell that would stop him from enjoying this. He kissed back with as much fervor as he could muster, while Alfred wrapped his arms around him pulling him closer for a heated embrace.

They broke for air after a few minutes that felt impossibly long.

“Damn, that was…,” Alfred tried to put a coherent sentence together but was clearly having trouble formulating his thoughts. “That was just…holy shit.”

Arthur agreed with that sentiment wholeheartedly. “I think I saw stars.”

“I think I saw sparks.”

“…I think we have a spark,” Arthur replied cheekily.

There was a lopsided smile in response before he replied, “I think so too.”

The rest of the walk back to Arthur’s flat passed in a blur, with both men hand-in-hand and smiling so brightly it rivaled the luminosity of the moon.

That night Alfred moved his stuff from the guest bedroom to the master bedroom. He never moved out.

Bonus:

After a few months of job hunting, Alfred finally lands a job at a non-profit organization. It doesn’t pay much, but it’s enough for Alfred to pitch in a bit for the rent so he doesn’t feel like a total freeloader. Obviously Arthur just wants Alfred to be happy so it’s not a big deal. Arthur decides to throw Alfred a surprise party for getting a new job and he enlists the help of Kiku in rounding up some of Alfred’s other friends around the city. Alfred is so shocked and happy that all his friends are there to support him, with his new boyfriend being the greatest support of all.

A/N: Well this concludes my writer's block. Hope you enjoyed this story (for however many people are still left in this fandom LOL). But for real, the reviews are what made me gain the motivation to finish this. Thanks for the support over the years!!

[theworstbob]

yellin’ at songs: week 31

brief reviews of the songs that debuted on the 8.9.1997, 8.11.2007, and 8.12.2017 editions of the billboard hot 100

8.9.1997

10) "Never Make a Promise," by Dru Hill

See, the thing about this R&B song in which a person makes an eternal promise that separates it from all the other dozens I've heard in the past couple of weeks is, goddamnit I was really hoping I would come up with a joke by the time I got to the conjunction, I figured, y'know, I'd get the ball rolling, get some momentum, y'know? If I started saying words in the cadence of a joke, I would get with the program and sort of involuntarily make a joke. I see now the folly in my ways. I should've been better prepared for 1997. I knew milquetoast R&B was in store. I dropped the ball on this one, and dropped it in such a way that it did not start rolling, to tie it back to a metaphor from earlier. I promise to do better. And uh, fun fact about me, I never make a promise I won't keep.

87) "Down for Yours," by Nastyboy Klick ft./Roger Troutman

Pitch the Auto-tune a little lower, put in a few of those drums what sound like a dude roiling his rs to imitate a machine gun, and this is a perfectly acceptable 2017 pop/rap song. I just wanna real quick address something: I know I said last week that every 1997 rapper, short Magoo, was better than the best 2017 rapper, but I was speaking in terms of pop/rap. Like, if you only go by what charted, which is a mistake for so... so many reasons, 1997 rap is better? But once -- I mean, the Kendrick and Jay albums were fire, but more importantly, you've got folks like Vince Staples and Brother Ali and Joey Bada$$ and Lupe Fiasco and SZA making awesome, challenging works that aren't gonna chart. These charts are at once a sample of music history and the poorest imaginable representation of music history. Anyhoo, I don't know what previously held the title of 'most innocuous song to throw Bob into an existential tailspin over the general utility of the YAS project,' but it belongs to this dumb sack of song now!

90) "Never, Never Gonna Give You Up," by Lisa Stansfield

Hey: if nothing else, clicking on this edition of YAS 7s should give you a fun and cool new way to Rickroll your friends. Add a meta layer to your Rickroll game. I know this isn't actually a comment on the song, because how could anyone be aware of memes in 1997? All these songs predate Hamsterdance. Someone should have told Lisa Stansfield there was already a song called this, though. Anyhoo, I'm not actually talking about these songs at all. They're boring! This is probably the most okay song so far, but I'm putting it out of my mind to think about a boring meme about a boring song.

92) "Drink, Swear, Steal, & Lie" by Michael Peterson

aw this guy's just a big ol' dork. i love him! ii love his dork ass song about how in love with his girl he is. this song has one joke and it's still a vastly more complex and well-written song than any pi[50,000 word treatise on bro country redacted]anyway, this dude's great. like, i'm a pop/punk main, y'know? i love dorky and earnest jams. this hits that button squarely, y'all. i'm so into this.

only publishing the 1997 top 20 because changes happen with the other two and i value consistency

20) "Step by Step," by Whitney Houston (3.15) 19) "Can We," by SWV ft./Missy Elliott (8.2) 18) "On and On," by Erykah Badu (1.25) 17) "I Want You," by Savage Garden (3.1) 16) "It Must Be Love," by Robin S. (5.24) 15) "Smokin' Me Out," by Warren G ft./Ronald Isley (6.21) 14) "Fix," by BLACKstreet ft./Ol' Dirty Bastard (8.2) 13) "Silent All These Years," by Tori Amos (3.22) 12) "What They Do," by The Roots (1.11) 11) "Step Into a World (Rapture's Delight)," by KRS-One (4.5) 10) "I'm Not Feeling You," by Yvette Michele (2.22) 9) "Bill," by Peggy Scott-Adams (3.29) 8) "Just Another Case," by CRU ft./Slick Rick (7.5) 7) "I'll Be," by Foxy Brown ft./Jay-Z (2.15) 6) "Felton St.," Leschea (6.14) 5) "Bitch," by Meredith Brooks (4.26) 4) "Mo Money, Mo Problems," by The Notorious B.I.G. ft./Puff Daddy & Mase (8.2) 3) "Return of the Mack," by Mark Morrison (3.1) 2) "Hypnotize," by The Notorious B.I.G. (4.26) 1) "Not Tonight (Ladies' Night Remix)," by Lil Kim ft./Angie Martinez, Left Eye, Da Brat & Missy Elliott (7.12)

8.11.2007

47) "Stronger," Kanye West

Graduation is such a goofy album because it has three of the best Kanye singles of all time, including what, let's be real, probably ends up as the best song from 2007, but it's also Kanye's worst and least interesting album. It's Kanye at a crossroads, stuck between being the pop/rap god and the morose Auto-tune sadlord who makes 808s and MBDTF. This song actually finds Kanye at the perfect point in the crossroads. He's still making a towering achievement for the mainstream, but he's breaking out of being chop up the soul Kanye, moving into electronic territory, developing his sound into that direction in a way that doesn't quite sound like MBDTF but sounds like the first step on that road. It'd be a bold experiment if it didn't absolutely work, and this is an amazing song by any objective measure.

65) "Cyclone," Baby Bash ft./T-Pain

Man maybe I just haven't noticed it yet or maybe I'm just coming down from the "Stronger" high, but I forgot how horrible the generic crunk beat was to listen to. It hasn't been quite so prevalent, but heck whoever gave this dude the Lil Jon MP3s. I will say that T-Pain making noises to describe what it feels like when a woman dips it low is the tiniest little miracle of a thing, but boy, is my life not better with this song in it. OK I just got to the part where T-Pain makes that noise three times in a row, this song is an achievement in Western art and culture and the world is saved.

83) "Love Me if You Can," Toby Keith

who the fuck listens to toby keith for the ballads like who is this for who thinks of this song when they think of toby keith no legit dude just make dumbass party jams i don't get why this would ever need to exist

84) "Take Me There," Rascal Flatts

Like legit why would you give "Love Me if You Can" to Toby Keith when Rascal Flatts is literally right there. Songs like "Love Me if You Can" and this treacly pile of love song are why you made Rascal Flatts in the first place. I also enjoy the twist this puts on The Country Song. I don't think anyone ever came to Rascal Flatts for Authentic Country Music, so them saying they want the girl to take them to Main Street and the backroads is actually kinda sweet. Like, they're not posturing, they're saying, "Yeah, we're clearly city softboys, but we wanna see the small town blue jean nights that made my girl." Rascal Flatts: generally inoffensive yet again! They just keep comin'!

89) "Proud of the House We Built," Brooks & Dunn

I like this song because it reminded me of The Wonder Years' "Teenage Parents," and I appreciate the opportunity to think about The Wonder Years. I dunno, country hasn't really been problematic this week! This song is almost good! It's just a nice look back on life. "Yeah, it kinda sucked, butcha know what, we made it." Maybe it could've acknowledged that the tough times sucked instead of looking back smiling and saying, "I wouldn't have it any other way?" Hard times suck, dude. I know you haven't heard that Paramore jam yet, but hard times suck and you shouldn't idealize them. Especially when, you know, you're a millionaire, and people who are actually going through hard times are listening to you and saying, "Welp, guess this is my station in life!" Hey Bob you're going on a treatise on the sociological implications of bro country, and you are actually unable to write that. Please write about JoBros.

92) "Hold On," Jonas Brothers

What a week for songs named after far more notable '80s jams! (Actually Wilson Phillips w)I LOOKED IT UP AND DECIDED I DIDN'T CARE anyway did anyone else forget that Jonas Brothers are like legit songwriters? Like, this is definitely as good as any Simple Plan song, and Simple Plan was like a decade older than these kids. Does Simple Plan make good music? That's beside the point, which is that Jonas Brothers was never garbage. They were always making highly enjoyable pop/rock songs for the whole family, and they were capable of making these songs from an extraordinarily young age. We could've done worse, is what I'm trying to get at. Like, we had it pretty got dang good with the JoBros, friends! There's a world where JoBros fades into semi-obscurity and makes highly enjoyable Christian rock with Hanson, and also no one ever makes "Jealous," and that's a pretty OK alternate reality, that one.

100) "Hood Nigga," Gorilla Zoe

The most optimistic sentence on Wikipedia is, "This is Gorilla Zoe's only top 40 hit on that chart, to date." This song ain't bad! It would've been a fine #1 in some of those weeks where the best song was like "Do it Just Like a Rock Star." He has this really fun and gruff voice, maybe a little laconic but certainly pleasant to put in the ears, the beat is, as the kids might have said in 2007, knockin', and we have certainly heard worse things! Also the radio edit replaces N with F and of all the letters to replace the N, F is easily the funniest, because now this song is about a dude who can't get enough figs in his life. Fuck Cristal, this dude's got a Fig Newton cabinet.

New #1 hype! 20) "Lip Gloss," by Lil Mama (6.9.2007) 19) "Stolen," by Dashboard Confessional (4.21.2007) 18) "Beautiful Liar," by Beyonce & Shakira (3.31.2007) 17) "Cupid's Chokehold," by Gym Class Heroes ft./Patrick Stump (1.13.2007) 16) "The River," by Good Charlotte ft./M. Shadows & Synyster Gates (2.10.2007) 15) "Say OK," by Vanessa Hudgens (2.17.2007) 14) "Alyssa Lies," by Jason Michael Carroll (1.13.2007) 13) "Never Again," by Kelly Clarkson (5.12.2007) 12) "Can't Tell Me Nothing," by Kanye West (6.16.2007) 11) "Get Buck," by Young Buck (4.14.2007) 10) "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," by Jennifer Hudson (1.13.2007) 9) "Thnks fr th Mmrs," by Fall Out Boy (4.28.2007) 8) "Candyman," by Christina Aguilera (1.13.2007) 7) "Misery Business," by Paramore (7.21.2007) 6) "Because of You," by Ne-Yo (3.17.2007) 5) "Umbrella," by Rihanna ft./Jay-Z (4.28.2007) 4) "Beautiful Flower," by India.Arie (6.16.2007) 3) "Dashboard," by Modest Mouse (2.17.2007) 2) "The Story," by Brandi Carlile (4.28.2007) 1) "Stronger," by Kanye West (8.11.2007) Hey guess what the alt-country song doesn’t end up being Record of the Year 2017. Also I made a minor adjustment to #20 because Lil Mama is going to stay around as long as I feel I cannot bop her in good conscience.

8.12.2017

40) "Back to You," by Louis Tomlinson ft./Bebe Rexha & Digital Farm Animals

Huh, well, I think I mind this the least of all the One Direction side projects! I'm down for a duet, even if this is just a little too low-key to ever attain Iconic Duet status -- drunk folks and karaoke wanna shout about love, and while I'm sure they'll appreciate the "you fuck me... up" phrasing, you're not giving them a lot to work wth. I've never minded Bebe Rexha as little as I do here, and just like in his boyhood, Louis Tomlinson doesn't do anything to ruin everything. This was passable. I wouldn't mind hearing this again, I wouldn't mind if a thousand lives were lived before I heard it again.

61) "What's My Name," by China Anne McClain 81) "It's Goin' Down," Descendants 2 Cast

Listen. Am I upset that this young woman's villain song does not in any way hearken back to "Poor Unfortunate Souls" in any way? Of course. Am I 15 years aged out of the target market for this song? I mean fucking obviously, I knew we'd be treading in these waters eventually. These are fine generic pop songs, the only true flaw in any being the fact someone looked at purple-haired girl and said, "She should be in a rap battle. I think she could convincingly hold her own in a rap battle," like I'm sorry sweetie you have an abundance of other talents and zero bars. It's charming. It's charming! Listen. Am I ready for China Anne McClain to rule the world for five yet-to-be-determined years in the future? Yes. Do I love Captain Hook's gay son? I LOVE CAPTAIN HOOK'S GAY SON

77) "Issues," by Meek Mill 79) "Wins & Losses," by Meek Mill 83) "1942 Flows," by Meek Mill 96) "We Ball," by Meek Mill ft./Young Thug 97) "Fuck That Check Up," by Meek Mill ft./Lil Uzi Vert 99) "Heavy Heart," by Meek Mill

So if I'm rating the theme weeks of 2017: 1) Kendrick Week 2) Jay-Z Week 3) Future Week 4) Meek Mill Week 5) Migos Week 6) Ed Sheeran Week 7) Big Sean Week 8) Drake Week 9) Bryson Tiller Week I was honestly surprised by how much I enjoyed these songs. Like, I'm actually adding the Meek Mill album to the library for future listening. "1942 Flows" and "Wins & Losses" are legit, they're engaging songs and Meek Mill brings passion to them, and maybe I'm just unfamiliar with the rest of Meek Mill's catalogue, but I honestly didn't expect to be involved in these songs. This seems like a fine album with which to kill a summer bus ride or two. Like, I can't remember the last time I heard a song with a Young Thug feature where I wasn't paying more attention to what Young Thug was doing. Meek Mill did fine work. (Worth noting: Wins & Losses is 15 minutes longer than DAMN., and I am curious what makes Meek Mill think he has 15 minutes' more of worthwhile thought than Kendrick.)

91) "Imitadora," by Romeo Santos

It was "Heroe Favorito," right, where I said I might enjoy Romeo Santos' whole thing on another day, when I was ready to accept him into my life? WELL HOT DIGGITY, Y'ALL, 'CUZ TODAY'S THAT DAY. I love his breathy falsetto thing over this song way more, it just fits. I'm also in love with this track, this gentle Latin guitar with occasional blasts of indie platformer main menu music. I don't know a better term to express what I mean because I'm bad at music, but these synth blasts play in the intro and outro and occasionally come back and they just take this track to another level. This is just phenomenal work from someone I now understand to be a veteran in the scene from the past seven months of limited engagement with the world of Latin pop.

I changed the top of the 2017 Top 20 again. 20) "Bodak Yellow," by Cardi B (7.22) 19) "Woman," by Kesha ft./The Dap-Kings Horns (8.5) 18) "Smile," by Jay-Z ft./Gloria Carter (7.29) 17) "Love Galore," by SZA ft./Travis Scott (7.1) 16) "Bad Liar," by Selena Gomez (6.3) 15) "DNA." by Kendrick Lamar (5.6) 14) "It Ain't Me," by Kygo x Selena Gomez (3.4) 13) "Craving You," by Thomas Rhett ft./Maren Morris (4.22) 12) "That's What I Like," by Bruno Mars (3.4) 11) "Chanel," by Frank Ocean ft./A$AP Rocky (4.1) 10) "Strangers," by Halsey ft./Lauren Jauregui (6.17) 9) "Either Way," by Chris Stapleton (5.27) 8) "Run Up," by Major Lazer ft./PARTYNEXTDOOR & Nicki Minaj (2.18) 7) "Imitadora," by Romeo Santos (8.12) 6) "Green Light," by Lorde (3.18) 5) "Hard Times," by Paramore (5.13) 4) "ELEMENT." by Kendrick Lamar (5.6) 3) "Despacito," by Luis Fonsi ft./Daddy Yankee (2.4) 2) "iSpy," by KYLE ft./Lil Yachty (1.14) 1) "Issues," by Julia Michaels (2.11) Like #1 should be a mix of Most Impactful Song and Song I Enjoyed Most, and maybe #1 justifiably belongs to “Despacito” given how great that is, I’m still getting a lot of mileage out of “Issues,” and honestly as long as I’m not keeping up this silly idea that a song that was #90 for one week is the most iconic song of the year this useless list has at least some utility. Shoutout to the true heroes Paramore, though. And also Major Lazer, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Nicki Minaj. I will never fucking forget you guys.

Who won the week?

2017 actually put up a rather strong fight, but there was no way Meek Mill and the Descendants 2 soundtrack were going to take down “Stronger,” even when it was being weighed down with Toby Keith. 2007 had a couple strong punches, and it was more than able to notch another point. 2017: 11 1997: 11 2007: 9 In next week’s post, we get to listen to Spice Girls AND Billy Joel, 2007 gives us Luke Bryan AND Robin Thicke, and I don’t know what fresh hell 2017 has in store but evidently Tay Tay collaborated with B.O.B. at some point in the recent past and it’s gonna be real fun to deal with B.O.B. the popular musician should it come to that. What an unproblematic and unremarkable artist who has precisely zero bad opinions which he expresses loudly!

[unto-myself-together]

OF STORIES AND SONGS: A HAUNTED MANSION FANFIC CH 2

The Story and Song of the Haunted Mansion is an audiobook much like a campfire story.  It’s short, it’s sweet, and it’s not meant to have in-depth discussions or thorough characterizations.  Karen and Mike were caricatures of the typical hero/heroine of the time; Mike is clearly the braver one. I hope…no one would mind if I edit the reason why Karen was so much more frightened just a little bit��

And for those of you who wondered why I made the house on Tom Sawyer’s road instead of Liberty Square or New Orleans Square, you get your answer here…

Trigger warnings: ghosts, death concepts/discussions, murder, suicide, abuse, blood, lots of scary stuff (horror), implied sexual abuse, cursing (damn and hell), drug abuse, attempted rape (never completed; in a later chapter).

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Table of Contents: 

Prologue, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3 , Chapter 4 , Chapter 5 ,

Chapter 6 , Chapter 7

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Ch 2: Come On In (And Make Yourself at Home)

One Autumn night, not long ago, two teenagers were walking home from a date…

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“I hate it when strangers are right.”

Karen tried to peer at Mike through the thick sheets of rain that seemed to endlessly descend upon them.  “What do you mean?”  

“That girl.  Whatsherface; Nell. She all but told us it was going to rain tonight.”

“Maybe.  But she wasn’t terribly clear about that, was she?”

Even though both held their own jackets above their heads, she could still feel cold water creeping down her back. 

“I can’t even see the way back to the road. Can you?”

“There’s a sign up ahead!”

“Where?”

“Up there!”

The two of them trudged on, practically swimming at this point.  The lightning bolt that flashed against the sky, with the thunder not far behind, was worrisome; they weren’t anywhere near town.

The sign that she saw, that she had pointed out before, was even more worrisome: it was old, with decaying letters, but it was more than enough to tell them exactly where they were.

Tom Sawyer’s Road Ahead.   Thunder Mountain beyond.   [Impossible to read] Mansion. 

It was scratched off and replaced with “Haunted”.  

They were on Tom Sawyer’s Road.

“Did you mean to lead us in this direction?” Karen said, worried.

“Sort of.  I was aiming for it; didn’t think we’d actually find it, though.  That lady said it was faster, and I really don’t want to be out in this much longer, do you?”

Mr. Vance’s words came to the forefront of her mind.  “You actually trust that she was telling us the truth?”

“Well...at the very least it’s a path better covered by trees…Less chance of getting electrocuted.”

She gave a wry smile, which was probably lost on him in the horrible downpour.  It was lucky she could even see him at all. 

They smacked through the road a while longer, slick and muddy, their jackets doing nothing to keep their legs from getting drenched. 

“Oh good.  Hey, Karen there’s a building up ahead.  I think we should get out of this for a while….”

The first thing she saw when he said that were the lights.  Pinkish, bluish, and greenish hues all encircling the outline of a very fine brick house, standing tall and proud against the rain.  It was a very old, very large, and very fancy looking building that spoke of rich extravagance in a bygone era where being in a wealthy family line was the very height of social status; the true American aristocracy. 

The towering spires and glass enclosure on the side marked it as being different from the other debilitated rubble of the house they had previously passed on their way here.  Different, too, in the notion of how…colorful the lights shining on the house looked.  There was no accounting for why there should be a spectrum of colors fixated on this particular house; the lightning certainly wouldn’t have made it look that way.  

She opened her mouth to protest, wanting to mention how odd it was to see a house so clearly from so far away when they couldn’t even each other standing five feet apart, but he was already sliding down the slope to the gates and she felt compelled to follow along. 

The gate itself was almost as extravagant as the building.  Iron wrought, with swirling twisted metal the likes of which you might find on old embroidery.  It slowly swung open the very moment Mike’s fingers touched it.

There was a small cemetery out front.  She’d visited a few old houses in her life and none of them ever had cemeteries in the front yard.  She would have thought it would be off-putting to any guests invited over.  Stained with age and crooked, they stood lonely against the bleakness of the dark sky, save for one.  One of them had a fresh red rose that was so vibrant it could be seen even through the tears of rain. 

“I don’t think we should be here, Mike…” Karen said, eyeing the grave with the bust of a woman whom she swore had just been looking at her.

“I don’t think we have much of a choice.  We can barely go through that muck of a road, never mind find our way back to town.”

She could hear him rattling a door handle.  “What are you doing?”

“Trying to get the front door open. No one lives here... we can wait inside until the storm’s over.”

Karen slowly backed away in disbelief, the prickly beginnings of goosebumps dancing over her skin.

She knew very little about architecture, she would admit, but the house in front of her was not the same as the one she saw from afar. 

“It looks…different up close, doesn’t it?”

“Huh?   I guess?  What do you mean?”

“Before, it looked like a brown brick building.  With a glass room.”  She swallowed thickly.  “…This is a white building, and the glass room is gone.  It looks more like an old Southern Plantation home.  With white pillars….”

“Pillars?  What pillars?”

“The four giant ones.  Right there!  You’re staring right at one!”

“I’m sorry, Karen, I don’t see any pillars…”

“Stop playing around!  You’d have to notice them, they’re right in fr-“

‘Don’t trust your eyes’

She shrieked and spun around, unceremoniously ending up on the ground of slick cobblestones in the process. 

“What’s wrong? What happened?!”

“Someone just grabbed me!  Someone just grabbed me just now!  They grabbed me and whispered…and whispered…”

Even as she spoke, trying to get her breath in the storm, she felt unsure.  Like the house’s changing architecture, there’s was something about the place that was…missing.  

‘Missing’…yes, that was the word.  ‘Missing’ was the most apt description her mind could scramble for her; looking around in the rain for the source of the voice was like looking at a jigsaw puzzle with several pieces missing.  She felt compelled to sit there, her hands wrapping around a little piece of something stuck in the ground.  Something that she felt she ought to grab….a ring…?

“I don’t see anyone.  And I don’t think there’s anybody here but us.  The storm must be getting to you.  Come on, let’s go inside.”

“Not me. I'm not going in that old house! I'd rather stay out here and get wet.”

“And electrocuted?”

As if to respond, lightning streaked across the sky, and the immediate thunder made it seem too close for comfort.

“Alright.” She said, forcing herself to get off the ground, “But we leave the door open.  This place gives me the creeps.”

Someone had grabbed her.  She was certain of it.  To be sure, perhaps she had a bit of an active imagination sometimes, but she couldn’t have imagined the unnaturally cold hands that had clutched her arms, or the eerie sensation of hot breath against her ear.  Like the house’s changing features, both were too real to simply wave away as part of her imagination.

We really shouldn’t be here.

It was that thought that lingered as the two of them ventured inside, the door barely holding any resistance against them.  It was uncomfortable how the giant pillars (real or imagined) felt like a gaping maw as if the house itself were ready to eat her alive. 

“Well I'll be... this house is still full of furniture.”  Mike said as he went to light a candelabra.

And indeed there was furniture!  A few chairs, a writing desk cluttered with papers and strange objects, a marble bust, a couch in front of an intricate fireplace, and a round oil painting framed by curtains.  

The inside was no warmer than the maelstrom kicking around outside, and there was something in the air….a dreadful feeling, like a suffocation, that clung to the items around them.  She felt the feeling cadence as she went to trace a finger down the decorated wood of a nearby chair; not a single speck of dust upon it.

“It’s as though someone still lives here…” She muttered, half to herself, turning to look at the reassuring sight of the open front door and the pattering sounds of rain just beyond it.  

“Heh.  You know all the rumors they say about these old buildings up here?  Spectral people, strange lights, ‘don’t ever get lost in those woods or else’?  If I remember correctly, one of these houses was the site of a bunch of suicides-”

“Knock it off, Mike!  This place is creepy enough without you reminding me of all that.” 

She tried to distract herself.  Her fingers wrapped around the ring she had found outside.  Old, yet not rusted.  And with a generous diamond at its peak.  It felt important somehow, as though she was meant to keep it for another time.  She pocketed it.

“Hey Karen, come check some of this stuff out!  A few of these documents say they’re from 1865!”

She could hardly hear him.  Her gaze was transfixed on the painting in its prominent place above the fire. 

It was an old painting of a young man.  His well fitted suit suggested an air of aristocracy about him, and his dark hair and sharply defined chin would have given him a very menacing look if it weren’t for his mouth.  There was a faint smile on his mouth, so out of place with the rest of the portrait that it had to have been added by the artist out of complete irony.   It was a striking portrait, for the beautiful blue eyes seem to stare directly at her, as though to peer into her very soul…

…And the portrait man was suddenly not smiling.

Or young.

She watched, unable to look away, as the man in the portrait began to seemingly age.  Skin growing withered, hair growing gray, clothes fraying, until she was no longer staring at a man but a skeleton.  A skeleton that seemed to leer at her as she backed away, slowly, fully intending to run out the door when thunder crashed quite abruptly. 

And she was on the floor.  Again.

“Are you…are you okay?”  Mike helped her up. 

“Yeah...” She said glumly.  

“You think we should break up?   You know, since my presence seems to make your knees buckle all the time?”  She could hear him snicker a little behind her.  

“Stop laughing! It isn’t funny,” She glanced back at the portrait, but sure enough it had reverted to its original state.  That painted smile looking like it was mocking her.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.” 

Yet he seemed to keep going; his laughter never quieting down.  She spun her head to give him a piece of her mind, but his pale face said it all.  

He wasn’t responsible for the lingering, deep voice whose laughter currently echoed around them.

‘Hmm hmm hmm hmm hmmm’

“Who’s there?” Mike demanded, eyeing the suspicious looking marble bust.

“Mike, look!”

The door to the next room inexplicably lay open, and in its inky darkness, in the center of the room, stood the shadow of a very tall figure.  It stood, unmoving, unbreathing, and though she could not see its face she could not help but be sure it was staring right at them. 

‘When hinges creak in doorless chambers, And strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls; Whenever candlelights flicker where the air is deathly still - That is the time when ghosts are present, Practicing their terror with ghoulish delight!’

The voice was low and deep, speaking with the gravity of having all the time in the world.

“How is he doing that?” Mike said as the voice seemed to flit from one side of the room to the next.

“There’s no such thing as ghosts…”  She muttered, trying desperately to reassure herself.  But her mind was firmly recalling all of the strange happenings that only she seemed to notice, and the lingering chill on the back of her spine made her voice falter even as she spoke. 

‘No such thing, hmm?’

Her stomach dropped as the voice chuckled darkly.

‘Well then…’

With a bang, the couch was thrown back by an invisible force, giving them a clear view of the fireplace as it erupted into roaring purple and green flames.  The lightning flashed, as though on cue, as the room flared up in the two dancing colors. 

‘Welcome, foolish mortals, to the world’s most Haunted Mansion. I am your host.

                                         Your... ghost host.’

[uclaradio]

Good Charlotte @ The Wiltern (11/21/18) // Show Review

article and photographs by Gomi Zhou

I hopped in an Uber super early that day and arrived about 2 hours before the doors would even open at the Wiltern, considering that it was the day before Thanksgiving and everyone was trying to rush out of the LA traffic jam. Once I saw the line that was wrapping around the venue I knew I’ve committed a crime. How could I possibly wear COLORS to a Good Charlotte show? This is just pure disrespect. The ONE day oh my god, I generally don’t even wear colors on a daily basis. I tried my hardest to not feel ashamed as I walked through the monochromatic crowd in my bright blue sweater, but the stares were definitely there. 

After camping out at the boba place across the street for two whole hours waiting for the doors to open, I got to Will Call with the hope that I can just get a balcony ticket. Of course, I got floor instead. It was a very guilty wish to have for me, since Alt Rock is indeed my favorite genre and tonight I was going to see both Good Charlotte and Sleeping With Sirens; but at this point I’ve already gone through another lecture on top of my 8am major class (for reference I was supposed to have three but I just had to skip one or else it would’ve been inhumane towards myself), few more hours being stuck in the LA traffic, all using the non-existed fuel I’ve got from my 5 hours of sleep from the night before. I had my camera, a prism, a jacket and guess what--a John Green book--stuffed in my backpack. I really should be excited for this, I thought to myself, but in reality, I was just exhausted from weeks of hard work and the resulting breakdowns. This better be a good night, I needed it. 

This was one of those nights that had to start off early because there were just so many opening acts. The Dose and Knuckle Puck took the stage for a good hour. Although it was clear that most people came for the other two bands performing that night, the crowd was actively trying to pump up the spirit by being supportive and energetic. From screamo to pop rock, everyone was aware that the first two bands were just the pre-gaming for the night; but the quality of the performances had sure kept everyone’s interest.

Because of how exhausted I was, I sat down behind the soundboard area in between different acts. Thus, I was completely oblivious of the flow of the crowd until the lights went off once again for Sleeping With Sirens. The size of the audience had at least doubled its size since Knuckle Puck had left the stage. Everyone was cheering and screaming nonsense off their lungs--just how one would expect at a rock show. Shortly after, the long-awaited band went on with one of their classic numbers, “Do It Now Remember It Later”. I had very basic knowledge of Sleeping With Sirens prior to the show. Knowing that they are one of the most noticeable figures for the emo community, I always have massive respect for the band. Although their music is really not something I would casually listen to while I’m skateboarding to class, this performance they were putting on tonight was everything a rock fan could ever ask for. It was the first time in a good while where I felt like my beloved passion in photography was becoming a chore, all I wanted was to put my camera away and devote all my attention to the performance. From “Empire of Ashes” to “Congratulations”, the crowd and I gave our all. There’s something very unique to the genre of rock, no matter what the particular branch is, rock music never fails to make someone feel more alive. Of course, this wasn’t just any rock show, it was literally Sleeping With Sirens on stage opening up for Good Charlotte. I was mostly immersed in the atmosphere throughout the band’s 10-song set, but the speech on mental health made by the lead singer Kellin Quinn really stuck with me. He mentioned his own struggle with depression, and how even though he is the lead singer who was currently standing in front of a crowd performing, depression is something that can get to anybody. “This one is for all of you who’s struggling,” he said as the band latched onto “Better Off Dead”. I could only compare the crowd to Panic! At The Disco’s crowd during “Girls/Girls/Boys” and Fall Out Boy’s crowd during “Thnks fr th Mmrs”. It was obvious that this song was particularly special for both the band and its fanbase, that it carries a meaning connecting the artists and their supporters. When it comes to Emo and Rock bands, there is always the stigma attached to them saying that this is depression music and people who listen to Emo are a group of sad losers. But to me, it is moments like this that are able to prove that Rock only connects people and brings life back for them.

By this point, I’ve forgotten about how I was severely sleep deprived. Despite the fact that Sleeping With Sirens was potentially the best opening act one can ever get, Good Charlotte was extraordinarily legendary. Though the crowd at the Wiltern that night was huge, Joel Madden, the lead singer of Good Charlotte tried his best to sneak in as much conversation as possible. He went from talking about how the band started back when they were still teenagers and how many fans were probably listening to them back in middle school, to his perspectives on the political and social climate today. Specifically, Joel even talked about how many of their songs were written from a different time when things were different from today’s context. For example, even though the song “Girls & Boys” is obviously written as a satire in my perspective, the band still took their time to explain how the stereotypical and materialistic approach mentioned in the song is not valid in today’s society. It was obvious that these genuine talks brought the crowd closer and everyone was experiencing some kind of nostalgia in their own ways. For me, it was the song “Life Changes” that brought back the nostalgia for me. Despite the fact that my roommate and I really don’t have the most sentimental friendship, we have been friends for almost 6 years and have only gotten closer even with all the changes that had happened in our lives. Even though most members of different rock bands tend to keep their own lives private, most bands want their songs to be open for interpretations and want their fans to be able to relate to their life stories. With a band like Good Charlotte, everyone has their own journey with their music, and a night like this one serves to bring the pieces back.

[nialledfromfics]

- chapter two -

“There’s a million reasons why this shouldn’t work...but there’s only one reason why it should...”

10 Weeks

“The medical term for morning sickness is "nausea and vomiting of pregnancy." Up to three quarters of pregnant women have at least some nausea or vomiting during the first trimester, and about half have only vomiting. The nausea usually starts around 6 weeks of pregnancy, but it can begin as early as 4 weeks. It tends to get worse over the next month or so.

So, it looked like I was gonna have a baby.

Niall took it fairly well, as well as I had expected in that kind of situation anyway. He told me he would support me, that he would make sure everything for me and the baby would be taken care of and that he would be there every step of the way. That was extremely comforting to me; to know that he was going to be there when I needed him and that I wasn’t going to have to do this completely on my own in that sense. It was also nice to know that he wasn’t totally freaking out about the idea.

He mentioned after I had told him my plans that he had a feeling that was what I was going to choose, it was something about the way I was looking at him while breaking the news to him earlier that day and that he had already pretty much come to terms with it. It took me awhile after that phone call before I let myself realize that he was absolutely right. There was probably never a doubt in my mind that I would keep this child. Even for the split second that my head had questioned it, I always knew in my heart what I had to do.

We spoke a few more times over the next couple weeks, really short chats on the phone just to see how everything was going, how I was feeling and how my very first doctors appointment had gone. I was still wary about inviting him along to those types of things, not even sure he actually cared, but he was excited to know that I had heard the baby’s heartbeat, it was strong and healthy and everything looked good so far. We hadn’t really gotten into too much detail about our own lives at that point, to be honest, the conversations were quite superficial and one dimensional (only really concerning the pregnancy) and that was a bit weird considering I was carrying his child. I didn’t really expect much more than that though, not yet anyway. We still knew nothing personally about one another and it felt a little awkward to try and delve into subjects that good friends or lovers may talk about. I wasn’t going to assume anything, I wasn’t going to put that expectation on him or on us, not at all. And I honestly figured eventually the time would come when all of that would happen between us, that it would be easy to chat with him and joke with him and tell him all the things that he should know about me. That a moment would come where it just happened; and it would feel natural and have no limits or hesitations.

It was a long shot maybe, but I thought it would be important later on to have some kind of relationship with the father of my child.

The dreaded morning sickness hit me in the very last part of my 9 weeks, like a shovel to the gut; I could barely make it out of bed for more than twenty minutes without hauling ass to the toilet. I thought I was going to end up being one of the lucky ones; you know, the ones that can make it through their pregnancy without any sickness or complications, floated through with minimal weight gain and no evil stretch marks, having a natural and uncomplicated birth with a perfect little baby at the end. Those people did exist, right?

Well, of course that certainly wasn’t going to be me. The nausea and vomiting came on like a freight train, barely being able to eat or keep anything down and it showed no inkling of easing up anytime in the near future. I had already called out of work three days the prior week and it had finally reached the weekend, Saturday being the very first day of my 10 week mark. I had plans to venture out to some fancy baby boutique with Niall, our first real attempt to try and get to know each other better, but I knew as soon as I woke up that morning that I wasn’t going to make it.

I hadn’t even had a chance to let him know that I was sick, hoping a shower before I needed to get ready would maybe help me feel a little better so I wouldn’t have to cancel on him. He was planning on picking me up at my flat; having texted him the address the day before, and while I had every intention of getting myself out of the shower and dressed before he arrived, I found myself wrapped in a towel with stringy wet hair and hovering over a puke-filled toilet.

It wasn’t the prettiest picture, that was for sure, but at that point I had become so sick and so weak, I wasn’t even sure that I would be able to get up to answer the door when he showed up.

As if on cue, I had just got done wiping another bout of vomit from the corner of my mouth when I heard Niall knock at my front door. My eyes rolled to the side as I hung an arm over the back of the seat and promptly used all my strength to yell out to him that the door was unlocked and to come in. In that moment, I didn’t even care what I looked like; truthfully I was way too sick to care.

My head was tipped down into the toilet bowl, my chin starting to tremble from how horrible my entire body felt when I heard his voice calling out for me within my living room. I couldn’t even speak up to tell him where I was, figuring he would eventually find me and before I even knew it, I heard his footsteps thudding across my carpeted bedroom floor. “Laine, where are ya, I thought we were goin’-...holy shit.”

He found me. Rounding the corner from my bedroom into the doorframe of my open bathroom door, I didn’t even have enough strength to sit myself up, my eyes slowly flicking over to him as I just barely lifted my head up from its place on the cold toilet seat. “Are you okay?” he asked, his blue eyes going big as he stared down at me. I must’ve looked like a total disaster.

“No,” I choked out, feeling the tears starting to ripple up to the brims of my greyish eyes, “I’m so fucking sick, Niall. I keep...throwing up and my body hurts, it aches all over and I can barely move! I can’t stop crying and I’m tired and whiny and gross and I...don’t...like it!” I was barely able to get the last of my words out between the heavy sobs and tears streaming down my face.

Running his hand up through his hair, he tipped his face down and let out a breathy chuckle, not to belittle my problems but more so because I think he was a bit perplexed as to what to do and I wiped my hand over my face as he leaned closer to reach down for me. His big hand gently wrapped around the back of my one arm and I yanked it from his grasp, shaking my head as my body trembled from sniffling back my tears. “No,” I told him, my voice small and weak as I rested my head back down on the toilet seat.

Stepping back, he sighed lightly as he settled his shoulder against the door frame, a silence falling between us as he just stared down at me. Like clockwork, I felt the sick rising in my throat and I pinched my eyes shut as I threw up into the toilet again. I heard a bit of a fumble behind me and then the soft brush of fingers along the back of my neck as Niall had stepped over to hold back my wet hair.

Spitting the nasty taste from my mouth when I was done, I took a piece of bath tissue and wiped it across my lips. “I’m so sorry,” I mumbled, shakily reaching up to flush the toilet. Niall crouched down next to me, his big hand gently rubbing over the top of my bare shoulder blades before I heard him huff out a breath.

“Nothin’ to be sorry ‘bout, Laine...”

Resting the side of my face down on the fold of my arms, I could barely even feel my own skin, my body feeble and sluggish and I closed my eyes, desperately giving into my exhaustion. “I’m so...weak,” I whispered, my face pointed towards Niall.

I heard Niall swallow hard, his hand dragging its faint circles down the span of my back. “When’s the last time ya ate anythin’?” he softly inquired.

“Four days ago…”

“Four days?!” he repeated with a high pitched rise in his voice and I just knew, even with my eyes closed, that his brows were furrowed deep as he glared at me, “Laine, c’mon...that’s not good.”

“I can’t eat, Niall,” I contested in a low muttered whine, burying the side of my face deeper into my arm as I felt the tears start to well up again, “I’m...too nauseous and I can’t keep anything down…”

His fingertips ghosted over my back before I felt his touch pull away and a whoosh of air hit my exposed skin as he stood himself back up. “I’m gonna go see what you got in your kitchen.” I heard his footsteps slowly dissipate as he walked away from me and headed into the other room. I laid still for a moment; my head still cradled in the fold of my arms before I eased my eyes open and floated them across the walls of my bathroom. I knew I couldn’t stay hovered over the toilet forever. My bedroom was right outside the door and I figured I’d be able to at least make it in there and into my bed with no trouble.

I could hear the opening of my cabinets and the closing of the drawers of my fridge as Niall rummaged for something to feed me and I tugged my head up and locked my hands on the seat, bracing myself as I carefully pushed up to my feet. Still holding on, I was bent over the toilet and I took in a deep breath as I lifted my upper body up, turning slightly to attempt to take a step out of the bathroom. Not sure if I was underestimating my own body at that moment, but my frail legs gave up under me and I immediately toppled to the bathroom floor, my body heaving and choking as I immediately threw up again, this time the mess not quite making it into the toilet bowl.

I started to cry like a total baby, feeling like an incompetent waste as I was perched on my hands and knees on a vomit covered bathroom floor. I had sick splashed up my arms and down the front of me and my wet hair was stuck to the front of my face. The tears slipped freely down my cheeks and I struggled to pull in a jumbled breath as I fought to gather my strength. “Niall!” I called out for him, afraid to move an inch...even if I could, “Niall...I-...help me!”

He came running back into my bedroom upon the sound of his name screeching off my lips and he halted right in the bathroom doorway as he caught sight of me. “Jesus Christ.”

Bending down next to me, I tipped my head to the side to peer over at him, watching his lips roll into his mouth. He reached out and gently smoothed his fingers over the side of my face, sliding the wet hair off my skin and tucking it behind my ear. My stare darted with his and he stayed quiet as he shifted himself to ease his arms around me, one tucking under my thighs and the other rounding over my back. Hoisting me up, he situated my sickly frame within the cradle of his arms and slowly began to walk me over to my bed.

I still had vomit stuck to the tops of my hands and forearms as well as splattered down the front of the towel that was covering me and my eyes begged to roll back as Niall eased my debilitated body down at the side of my bed, my bottom just resting on the edge. His arms slipped themselves from around me and I looked up at him with a soft disheartening glance as he flicked his gaze over the front of me, the gears churning in his head as he tried to figure out what to do. “Gotta clean ya up,” he mumbled under his breath, his teeth scraping over his bottom lip as he turned around and stepped back into my bathroom. I watched with a morose languid stare as he wet a small washcloth in the sink before walking back out towards me, yanking my fuzzy robe off of a hook on the wall as he passed.

Struggling to keep myself sitting upright, I gingerly swayed back and forth, my entire body completely depleted of practically everything and I faintly gasped as he grabbed my one hand in his and began to wipe me clean. My stare stayed fixated on his face as he focused on cleaning me off and I watched the movement of his eyes under his pale eyelids and the tip of his tongue poke out between his pressed lips as he bent over me. He was kind and tender with his touch; wiping delicately across my skin as he held my forearms in his hands and I took in shallow breath after shallow breath as he quietly finished. Tossing the washcloth into the sink from his spot in my bedroom, he finally flicked his stare up to meet mine, peering at me through the tops of his half lidded eyes. “I’m gonna change ya now, is that okay?” he asked me, my head barely being able to shake out a nod as I continued to stare at him.

I swallowed hard, the burn in my throat from throwing up so much making my eyes water and screw shut just as he reached over and gently untucked the front of the dirty towel that rested at the top of my chest. Easing it off my naked body, I lifted my arms just enough to let him slide it all the way off of me, Niall balling it up before chucking it into the bathroom. He reached over beside me and grabbed the robe as he stood up and situated it to put it more easily on my body. My eyes flicked over him, catching a small smile tugging at his lips as he looked down at me and swung the soft material over my back, helping me move my arms into the sleeves.

Leaning over, he gripped to the front lapels of the robe, my eyes glued to his face and watching as his stare timidly drifted across my bared frame before he quickly snugged the robe over the front of my body to cover me up. Locking his eyes with mine, he gave me a tiny smirk. “I didn’t look, I swear,” he whispered, carefully tying the robe around my middle.

I breathed out a smile, my eyes fluttering as he snuck an arm around my waist and gently lifted me up to yank at the bedcovers, settling me down into the cold sheets of the bed. Pulling the blankets back up over me, he licked across his lips and patted down the duvet before walking around my bed and stepping back out of my room. My head relaxed into my pillow, my eyes easing closed as I drew in tiny calming breaths. I could still feel the sick wanting to swirl up from my belly and I swallowed over and over, determined to keep it down as the feeling crept back up into my sore throat. Niall quietly shuffled back into the room and my eyes slowly peeled open just as he made his way over to my side of the bed. He had a glass of water in one hand and a stacks of six crackers in the other.

Setting the crackers down on the table beside me, I turned my head slightly to watch as he held the glass out towards me, raising his brows. “Gotta drink this or you’re gonna get dehydrated,” he told me, helping to steady my head as I leaned up and took a sip. He let me take a few more small sips before putting the glass down and handing me a cracker. “Eat it.”

I looked down at the cracker pinched between my fingers before bringing it to my mouth, my eyes moving to him as I took a small nibble. “Thank you,” I breathed out, watching him give me an acknowledging nod. Standing by the end of my bed, my brows knitted briefly as he kicked off his brown suede boots and started to climb into the bed next to me.

Swallowing down a few more bites of cracker I had taken, I pushed my finger tips to my mouth as I peered over at him. “Wait-...what are you doing?” I asked, furrowing my brows in question.

Plopping down on his back atop the duvet, he let out a sigh as he tucked his arms up behind his head. “Well, I ain’t leavin’ ya here all sickly and shit,” he said, rolling his lips into his mouth. I puffed out a smile as I looked back down at the cracker in my hand, putting the last little bite into my mouth.

“God, I’m...really so embarrassed,” I muttered with a small sigh, rubbing my hand over my forehead as my eyes rolled back.

“Don’t be,” he quipped, turning his head to face me, “you can’t help it.”

I shook my head, my eyes flicking up to the ceiling. “I threw up everywhere. In front of you. All over myself. And then fell in it.”

Niall let out a raspy chuckle, the bed shaking from the deep sound as he gave me a hefty shrug. “Well, if it makes ya feel any better, I laughed so hard once that I puked on me shoe.”

Pinching my eyes shut, I coiled up as I burst out a laugh, the action making my aching body feel even worse. “Oh God, my body hurts so much,” I mumbled, hissing in a breath as I straightened myself back out under the covers, “don’t make me laugh!”

“Sorry.”

A hush fell between us for a moment as I slowly reached over my chest and grabbed a couple more crackers, quietly nibbling them down. Taking a sip of water, I laid my body back in the bed, throwing an arm over my head as I concentrated on the thin trails of sun streaming in through my windows that were dancing across the ceiling and I let my thoughts carry me. The crackers had settled my stomach a bit and I pulled in a heavy breath as I moved my fingers down to card through the front of my damp hair. “How did we get here, Niall?” I asked, my voice hoarse in my itchy throat as I finally spoke up.

His brows pulled in slightly as he glanced over at me. “What do ya mean?”

“Here! Me...knocked up!”

“Ha! I dunno,” he said, letting out a snort, “why don’t you ask your birth control that…”

My brows knitted as I tossed my head to the side to look at him. “Birth control? Why don’t you ask your condom...”

I let out a small huff as Niall’s eyes narrowed and searched over my face. “What...what condom?”

Rolling my eyes, I raised a brow as I locked my stare on his. “The condom you were wearing when we had sex?” I clarified, making my words come out a bit slower.

I watched his face go sheet white; his mouth dropped open slightly and his blue eyes went wide, so wide I could see every speck of gold that shimmered in them. I just stared at him, half afraid to know why he was looking at me like that and the other half not even wanting to know at all. “I didn’t...I w-wasn’t…”

My lips parted as I pulled in a gasp. “You weren’t wearing a condom!?”

“Y-you said…” he began, his words stumbling as he tried to explain the unexplainable, “you said…said y-you were good!”

Huffing out a breath, I quickly darted my narrowed eyes with his. “Niall in what world does me saying I’m ‘good’ mean that I’m on birth control and it’s okay to fuck me without a condom?” I screeched out, pinching my eyes shut as I threw my head back into the pillow and pushed a hand to cover my face. “Oh my God…”

I heard a low ‘oh fuck’ come from Niall before the bed faintly shifted as he turned on his side to face me. Pulling in a breath, I tried to settle myself, feeling the emotions start to overtake me and the abundant tears that I had been crying for the past week, once again pushing to the fronts of my eyes. “We were drunk, Laine...I’m sorry, I didn’t mean, I-I’ve never done that before..I...I didn’t know–”

I let out a sigh. “It’s not your fault, Niall, okay, you don’t...you don’t have to apologize,” I said, gently cutting him off as I shook my head and slowly slipped my hand off my face to peer over at him. “It’s both our faults. We should’ve-...I don’t know.” I rolled my eyes as I pushed out a slightly disgruntled huff. “I don’t know...I can’t even think straight right now.”

Niall quietly nodded his head, his bottom lip tucking in between his teeth as he turned back over to lay on his back. We both laid there for a minute, staring up at the ceiling and pondering over the realization that we had both equally and consensually put ourselves in this very situation. It wasn’t one of those rare accidents that occasionally happens when birth control fails, no, we had willingly, albeit unknowingly, created this child...together.

I swallowed hard at the fact and slowly tipped my eyes downwards, letting my stare dance over the mound of blankets that covered my front. “Are ya feelin’ any better?” Niall asked, his voice unusually soft as it broke the small bout of silence and made my eyes flick over to him with a tiny smile.

“Yeah, the crackers settled my stomach a bit,” I told him, my fingers continuing to play with my damp strands of hair, “but I’m still awfully nauseous and I feel like total shit.”

“You want me to get ya anythin’ else?”

I shook my head at him, biting at my lip as he darted his eyes with mine. “No...thank you, though.”

Niall pulled in a deep breath, my eyes slipping down to watch the expand of his chest under the soft material of his shirt. The sudden flash of how soft his shirt had felt curled in my fist that night and of how heavy and solid he felt on top of me, instantly flooded my brain. My eyes fluttered as I cleared my throat with a twinge of pain wincing on my face before I looked back up at him. “Why don’t ya tell me a little ‘bout yourself, Laine?” he asked as my stare met his, “Now is as good as time as any since we’re not goin’ anywhere, I guess…”

I quirked an amused brow at him. “Doing this a bit backwards, aren’t we?”

“Better late than never!”

Letting out a giggle, I gave him a bitten smile as my teeth scraped over my lip before I pulled in a heavy breath. “Okay, well, I’m 22...almost 23,” I began, my words slow in my sore throat as my stare flicked around to match the movements of my hand, “I live...here in this...tiny shitty flat. I had a boyfriend called Steven, who used to live here with me until I walked in on him fucking one of my friends!” I flicked my eyes back to his, darting my stare over his face before rolling them to the side. “So that’s...exciting.”

“Jesus…” he breathed out.

My eyes went big as I huffed out in agreement. “Um, I have a younger sister who’s 20, her name is Piper.” I looked back over at him, his attention fully glued to my face, watching me as I spoke. “She’s off at uni doing her thing. I miss her, I don’t really talk to her as often as I should. My parents are divorced, I don’t talk to or see my dad, haven’t since I was real little and, well, my mum…” I paused, licking at my lips as I slipped my arm back down and flit my eyes off of his, “well, she’s kinda...always been in her own little world so…”

Niall’s brows knit at me a bit. “What do you mean?”

I shrugged a shoulder. “I don’t know...I don’t really like to talk about it, my sister and I...we didn’t really have the best childhood.”

“Oh...sorry.”

I shook my head, my brows pulling in as I looked back over at him. “It’s fine. It is what it is.” I gave him a smile, wanting to ease the weird vibe I had created as I tipped my chin towards him, “So..what about you?”

Watching his one eye scrunch up in thought, he slowly brought his stare back to mine, a serious look spreading over his face. “Well...I sorta...sing…”

We both burst out laughing at his lame joke, my hand pushing to my stomach as I wrinkled my face in pain. “Oh really?” I asked sarcastically.

He nodded his head in a turned down smirk. “Let’s see...I’m 23, I’m from a little town in Ireland called Mullingar. My parents are also divorced, and I lived with me Da growin’ up. I got an older brother, a little nephew too. I like to play golf, watch sport...eat...things…”

“Eat things...” I teased, watching him roll his eyes at me, “wow…”

Giving me a chuckle, he lightly raised his shoulder. “I’m not so impressive, to be honest.”

“Hmm,” I said, narrowing my stare at him, “I think you underestimate yourself, to be honest.”

“I could say the same to you.”

I let out a shallow scoff as his comment and Niall’s gaze locked on mine for a moment before I threw my head back and stared up at the ceiling once again. “I work at a fucking temp agency, Niall,” I proclaimed, peeking back over at him, “As a temp. I’m literally temping at a temp agency. I don’t know how more uncool a person can get. My life consists of living alone in my flat and watching stupid movies by myself in my bed all night.” I rolled my eyes as my voice faded and I dropped my stare to his socked toes. “Believe me, I don’t underestimate myself.”

“Well, I think that sounds just fine,” he said gently, his genuity making me look back up at him.

I breathed out a smile. “And I think you’re just trying to be nice.”

“I am. But I mean it to.”

My stare settled nicely onto his, feeling a tingly warmth pulse over my skin by the soft look in his eyes and I shakingly cleared my throat, ripping my gaze off of his. He let out a chuckle and nodded towards the TV that sat on a dresser at the end of my bed. “Why don’t ya turn on one of them stupid movies?” he suggested, his stare still focused on me.

Reaching over my chest, I grabbed the remote off the small table beside me and rolled over onto my side to face him, tossing it in his direction. “Here.” It landed next to his chest and he peeked down at it before grabbing it. “You pick,” I mumbled to him with a yawn, the side of my face burying into my fluffy pillow.

Niall let out a sigh and flicked the TV on, turning down the volume as he glanced over at me. My eyes had fallen closed, my exhaustion finally setting in as the sounds of the show he had put on slowly began to disperse within my ears. I was fast asleep within minutes.

I woke up sometime later with Niall whispering my name. It was subdued and gentle in my ear, and I lightly fluttered my eyes open, my weakened body barely being able to lift my own head up off the pillow. Catching sight of him standing next to the side of my bed, my stare was a bit blurry; the heavy slumber having overcome me and keeping my body tight in its hold. I could smell something, a faint smell...almost like chicken and when I finally blinked my eyes fully open, I saw Niall leant over with a bowl clasped in one of his big hands. “Take a bite,” he insisted, holding out a spoon to me.

My brows knitted as I let out a shallow groan. “What...what is it?

“Chicken Noodle,” he said, pushing the soup filled spoon closer, “I made it for ya.”

Tipping my head up from the pillow, he slowly fed me a bite, the soup actually tasting really good and the warmth soothing my throat. My eyes fell closed again as I licked across my lips. “You made it?” I asked him, my voice garbled.

“Mmm hmm,” he hummed out, giving me another bite, “went to the store while you were sleepin’ and got some stuff for ya.”

Easing my eyes open at his words, I let my stare drift over his face, his big blue eyes focused on me as he fed me another bite of soup. “You didn’t have to do that, Niall,” I told him, trying to keep my eyes from falling closed.

He let out a huffed chuckle. “I know that, but I wanted to. Wanna make sure you’re eatin’.”

Rolling my lips into my mouth, I dropped my head back down to my pillow. “Thank you,” I whispered, giving into the heaviness of my eyelids, “I’m really tired now though...I’ll finish it later.”

Niall breathed out a smile, carefully setting the bowl of soup down on the table next to me. I felt the covers being fixed around my body as I laid on my side and my eyes fluttered back open just as he lightly brushed some hair from my cheek. Peering up at him, I gave him a soft grin as his stare floated over my face. “I lied to ya earlier, by the way,” he spit out, his voice low.

I pulled my brows in. “You didn’t make the soup?”

Snorting out a laugh, Niall tucked his face down into his chest as he remained bent over me. “No,” he said, bringing his gaze back to mine, “I mean when I told ya I didn’t look. I did look. I was...lookin’ at your belly.”

“My belly?”

He shrugged a shoulder. “Yeah, ya know...just seein’ how you’re growin’ and stuff.”

Moving my hand to tuck up under my chin, I gave him a little giggle. “It’s not much, I don’t really have a belly yet.”

“I can see it,” he stated in a muted whisper, making my eyes dart with his, “I can see my baby’s in there.”

Narrowing my eyes, I rolled them closed and buried the side of my face deeper into my pillow. “You’re fuckin crazy, Niall.”

He let out laugh at my comment, standing himself up. “Alright, Laine, go back to sleep now before you pass out on me again.”

“Gladly.”

The next time I woke up, it was morning. I had slept through the entire day, evening and night. And while I still felt like complete shit, at least I hadn’t thrown up at all and was managing to keep down the little bit of soup Niall had fed me.

Peeking open my eyes, my whole body felt like I had been run over by a truck; my legs weak, my throat still sore and my tummy growling at me. I eased myself up to sit, rubbing the sleep from my eyes as I took in a yawn. Tucking my frizzed and ratty hair behind my ear, I glanced over to the nightstand and saw that the bowl of chicken noodle soup was still sitting there. I pulled in a deep breath and grabbed at the bedcovers, tossing them off my body as I slowly slid my legs out from under to hang off the side of the bed.

My eyes looked down to see that my robe was still tied around my waist and I quickly remembered that I had vomited all over myself and my bathroom floor. Groaning out loud, I was dreading having to walk in there and see the mess, let alone clean it all up but I knew that I couldn’t let it sit any longer.

Pushing my feet to the floor, I lifted myself up, making sure I had my balance before I took a step. I reached down and grabbed at the soup bowl, my plan being to take it into my kitchen and make myself some tea before I came back to work on the mess in the bathroom. I slowly began to walk around the end of the bed, my stare flicking into the doorway of my bathroom as I passed and I halted to a stop, my mouth parting before I slowly reached out to the doorframe. Taking a step closer, I eased the half closed bathroom door open and was immediately met with a sparkling clean floor.

Knitting my brows, I tilted my head inside and peered around. The dirty towel and washcloth were hanging in the shower; wet but clean and my floor and toilet were so tidy I probably could have eaten off them. All I could do was huff out a smile, totally taken aback by the fact that Niall would even care to do something like that. He didn’t have to tidy up after me, but yet…he did.

Not being able to wipe the smile off my face, I slowly made my way into my kitchen, setting my bowl into the sink and seeing that Niall had also washed my dishes, along with the ones that he used when he had made my soup. I shook my head in disbelief and stepped over to the fridge, opening it up to fetch my cream for the tea that I was about to make.

My eyes went big at the sight I was met with and I gingerly bent down to get a better look. “I can’t believe that boy,” I muttered aloud to myself. There were about twenty bottles of Gatorade, various amounts of fresh fruits and veggies and about eight tupperware containers filled with chicken noodle soup. Reaching out to grab the top container off of one of the stacks, I noticed it had a small handwritten note stuck to the lid and I stood up, my hip propping open the fridge door as I let my eyes read over it.

Tucking my bottom lip in my mouth to fight off the even bigger smile that was forming, I delicately traced my finger over the letters and let out a soft sigh before putting the container back in the fridge and grabbing my cream.

[calvinlepesh]

LIAHONA QUANDO HEADCOUNT FOR YA BOI LEPESH.

1.Melissa hazzel. First day 45 seconds tops lol. Prime mfer

A. 1

2.Nyesha BrickMason. First lady. I was a bitch boy tbh none of that shit. Maybe a lil.

A. Probs like close to 30ish 40ish

3.China not the continent sorry forgot ur last name oh wait it was ironic. Yikes. China starr. Treated like shit honestly. I feel bad for sure. But I'm an asshole sometimes that's just fact.

A. The real gig probs 3. But we kinky fs

4. Sammmmy midge. Not the last name but it should be. Trust. Not good experience. Def a how. Just facts. She ain't now tho that's good. Also I layed it TF down. She gave good reviews helped alot lol.

A. 1 and done not tryna get caught up in that storm yikessss.

5. Moe Butch. Nah but fr I turned this girl straight now that says something. Took good fucking care of this how and shit stabbed my dumb, naive ass in the back SMH. Fuck u cunt. But I forgive u.

A. Alot bro probably around 40-50 more kink.

6. Reed. This one hurt bro I ain't even gonna lie. This one fuckedddddd my ass up. I done been loyal as a motherfucker. Would've went through hell and back trust and believe. I wasn't perfect either but goddamn I can only be perfect for so long lol. Js. Fuck u cunt

A. Bro.... As much as I fucking could I wanted my cock permanently stuck in that bitch. Man I loved tf outta her. She missed TF out lol straight up. Probably if I had to put a realistic number on it. 125-175

7.Pricekilla. first true jungle experience. Same shit really. She was really tryna do good but she ain't know wtf was going on. Tore it up per usesh. She came over same day from tinder. She's lucky it was me and not some creep ass mfer frfr. Js.

A. Here and there since Tex probs like 6 not gonna lie she cool and chill but I'm a little racist I can't lie. But she cool af no lies. Definitely feel somewhat bad. But she knew what she was getting into lbs.

8. 🌟 idk wtf happened here. I'm glad it did but man was it a strange situation. Super super super cool chick. I'd have ridden for this bitch if she was down like me but she wasn't down. If she is later maybe but I ain't finna wait for somebody to be on my level. Gotta advance. Sorry.. and u pissed me off. Bitch lol.

A. 3 same night. What a fucking night. Probably the best night of 2018 without question. After all the bullshit.

Grand total so far in life we shooting at 254ish. Grades aren't ever given out for such a thing or shouldn't be. Of course if they were I know I'm doing alright at least. I'm passing the class. With a D- or B- idk and possibly never will. No will to know no will will show.

Gg

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I am 35 and have applied for health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield. I have GERD and Anxiety. I believe Blue Cross Blue Shield will try to deny me coverage for those since I already have them. I am thinking of waiting until 2014 so that they won't be able to. But I'm curious. how will Obamacare affect the insurance premiums? If I wait that long will the premiums go up or down?

How much would car insurance be for full coverage on a 2001 Chevy Blazer ls model 2 door 4 wheel drive?

How much would car insurance be for full coverage on a 2001 Chevy Blazer ls model 2 door 4 wheel drive?

Car insurance and tickets!! Help?

I live in Houston and I'm 18, I don't have a license. I was driving my dads car and got 3 tickets. One for driving 25 on a 20 mile school zone, one for no license and the other one for my name not being on the insurance. I'm working on getting my license Will my parents insurance go way way up if they add me to their insurance because of the tickets.""

Car insurance for golf?

i am currently getting quoted silly money ask you can imagine for a golf as I am a 17 year old male which just passed. may be a silly question but is there any reasonable insurance companies out there or anyway round it to make it cheaper !?

Can i drive my parent's car without insurance having my name on the policy?

Can i drive a parent's car without insurance? like they have their car insured and in 17 and i just got my license so can i used their car with their permission? my dad says that i would have to be added to the policy and they would have to pay extra for it..... but i remember my dad letting my uncle and a few other ppl drive the car like not all the time but a few times ? so if they could why cant i?! I LIVE IN CA

How much would a car insurance agent in alberta be expected to make?

How much would a car insurance agent in alberta be expected to make?

Help! which is cheaper of 2 cars on insurance?

which has cheaper insurance? 1. Mazda 3 touring hatchback 2009 (median level trim and automatic) 2. Volvo C30 T5 hatchback (base trim and automatic) ??? which one??? cuz my dad is worrying about the insurance for me. im 19 and going be 20 soon!

Car insurance?

where can i get the cheapest insurance?

Car burned in fire with no insurance.?

My car was at the mechanic's shop in my local town and was parked behind a house that sat in front of the shop. The house caught on fire throughout the night (we don't know ...show more

Have I been ripped off? Car insurance?

Need a bit of help! I recently turned 18 and passed my driving test I drive a c1 and I paid 3060 for my car insurance this is with a black box fitted! I don't know if this is bad or good?? Considering I am being monitored?? Please help

Cheapest 125cc Bike to insure?

Im a 17 year old male, no provisional or no CBT. I am hoping to pass my CBT around october-november when im 18. I wanted to know whats the best bike to have and also the price ranges? id much rather a 'sporty' looking bike as apposed to others. I had my eye on a Varadero 125, hyosung GT125r or a yamaha yzf r125. The aprilia rs125 is nice but ive heard its expensive to insure? So if anyone knows the price ranges that would be great, or if any suggestions on a suitable bike that would also be appreciated. I live in the rhondda valleys, have no criminal record, could keep the bike locked up out back, if any of that helps? i know insurance is tricky but i just want to know which ball park i stand in. Thanks.""

Insurance questions?

Insurance questions? I got into an accident yesterday but my insurance was cancelled because i missed the last Three month's payment. Do u think they will cover the other Guy damaged vehicle? if not would he come after me , or would he be able to sue me?, it was my mistake to cause the accident.?""

How much would it cost to insure a cheap motorcycle for a teen?

I found a good bike for two thousand dollars it's nothing fancy but it's enough to get around so I was wondering how much would it cost to insure a bike like this. I have very good grades my parents have a good driving record so I think that will help

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Egegik Alaska Cheap car insurance quotes zip 99579

A question about gender and insurance?

I know guys pay more for car insurance, but on average how much more a year? and according to this... http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/did-you-know-women-pay-more-for-health-insurance-302611/ women pay more for health insurance?...but does anyone know why or how much more?""

How Much Is Too Much For Car Insurance?

Hi, I am an 18 year old male living in Huddersfield and in full time education at college. I passed my driving test in September 2010 and now its December, i decided to get an update of quotes on different cars such as 1.0 corsa's, 1.2 clio's and so on, but i was curious so i decided to check on my dad's 2005 1.4 diesel toyota. It came as a bit of a shock to me but i got a quote for 2600, on my own name some of the quotes i was getting were far to high, the lowest was 6000. So my question to you is, do you think 2600 is a reasonable quote to be a second driver on my dads car? I turned 18 a month ago and have had my driving lesson for just over 3 months, my dad has had his for over 30 years and has around 30 years no claims bonus, so do you think it is a reasonable quote ?""

Is their a mazda 6 with low insurance in florida?

what year? model?

2 accidents and an oui how much will my insurance be now?

i hit a parked car while backing up 2 yrs no one was harmed my cars rear bumper needed to be replaced and the other cars front fender ago and then 2 weeks ago i hit my car on a tree and totaled it and i got an oui my insurance was $100 a month before how much will it be now like a guess?

Cant get contents home insurance because of council windows?

We live in a council flat and because we have metal framed windows without the key locking system like the new ones, insurance companies wont insure us for our contents. I complained to this to the council also but they are not going to replace windows either, even though one is stuck, yet they put all new windows in around the corner to us and gave them new doors, and left our block out. Suggestions?""

""Can a person with a driver's license but no insurance, legally drive another person's car?

I live in Pa. Can a friend who is a licensed driver but has no car insurance drive another person's vehicle legally? What are some problems which could happen?

Is there any way i can get cheaper car insurance?

ok so I have not long passed my test im looking at buying a car im looking at a ford fiesta I have 1000 to spend on a car but now the problem is the insurance which is sky high and the deposit well ... and the insurance is like 2-3 times more than what I would actually be spending on what the car is worth

Am I covered on my dad's insurance?

I am 18, graduated from highschool, and leaving for the Marines in two months. I want to make a trip to Pensacola with some friends today. The only problem is the only way I can go is with my dad's truck. He is not letting me use it because he said I am not covered with insurance if I happen to get into a wreck. I have my own insurance for my truck and he has his own insurance for his own truck. So with me having my own insurance and his truck being covered with his insurance, if i got into a wreck or accident would my insurance cover me or how would that hole situation work out?""

How muh would cost me a car insurance? i havent bought the car yet. i am a new driver.?

How muh would cost me a car insurance? i havent bought the car yet. i am a new driver.?

What is the average cost of motorcycle insurance in illinois for a 21 year old?

What is the average cost of motorcycle insurance in illinois for a 21 year old?

How to approach a car insurance company to pay damages to my car?

Okay, I was involved in an accident a month ago. I was at the train station attempting to street park, I saw a car parked in the middle of the side walk and a private house driveway, I looked very carefully and no one was in the car, as I was backing up into the parking space I felt the impact on my passenger side back door, I didn't know what it was until I realized the car on the driveway had backed up into my car. The driver stated that he saw me attempting to park when he was walking to his car but he thought I saw him getting into his car, he said he was in a hurry and was late for work and I should have waited for him to get out first (he had a big ego). I never saw anyone in the car. I am the kind of person that I would have waited and then proceed. Meanwhile I only have liability coverage. My insurance company said that he was at fault- they will not pay for his damages $800. His insurance co. wont pay for mine because they said is 50 - 50 faults, my damages are $1,800 door damages estimated by the other driver claim adjuster. I dont have $1,800 to spend in fixing my car. 2005 Nissan Altima. How can I fight the other party insurance co. to pay for my damages?""

Insurance Forum?

Are there any good forums that discuss insurance products without trying to sell you something?

How much have you paid for classic car insurance?

I have just bought merc e220 1993 and looking for cheap policy. Im over 30 female and got a wicked quote for fully comp with a named driver for 180. What have you paid?

How does insurance Work in a dealer finance car if it where to get in a accident?

How does insurance work if a car is totalled in accident, but the car is still finance through a dealership? Would the Insurance payoff the balance owing in the car or just payoff what the car worth? What would happen to the remainder of the finance owing if the car is totalled in accident, but the fault is not in you? Thank you.""

How much will my insurance be when I start driving next month?

I am turning 16 next month and I'm just wondering what the insurance cost will be. I believe I'll be driving my dads Chevy trailblazer which we've had for 5 or 6 years and has been paid off with no wrecks and such. We live in NC. In one of the country parts (not going to give out where I exactly live sorry creepers). I'll only use it to go to school which is like 5 minutes away and work which is right around that same time and maybe occasionally go into Wilmington which is like 30 min away. Thanks!

How much do you think car insurance would b for me??

I have been on my dad's insurance for a few years. I am a 22 year old female. How much do you think I would end up paying every month for car insurance? on my own?

Gap insurance on new auto?

what is the cost for gap insurance for honda acord 4 door sedan 06 year

Is there a place I can get affordable life insurance?

for someone who is terminally ill and not expected to live for another year?

Insurance on a 2000 Mitsubishi eclipse 6cylin?

How much would it cost to insure it i was planning to buy a eclipse im a 16 year old male and I dont want to cost my dad an extra 200 a month i just want to insure the other person not my car (cause the car is 3000 dollars) And i was just wondering cause its important please give me a general monthly payment not 'Its gonna be a lot

Title insurance premium? One time fee or periodic payment?

I recently purchased a house in Southern California and just received some documents by mail stating that there's a title insurance premium of $500. Is this one time fee? But doesn't the word premium in insurance terminology mean periodic payment? I m confused.

What reputable health insurance companies are out there?

What reputable health insurance companies are out there My mom doesn't have health insurance and my job doesn't give insurance to family members. I would like to pay monthly to a health insurance company so my mom could get health check up when she needs it. Do you know any health insurance companies that can accept low monthly payments since I don't get paid that much?

""If u destroyed a $5000 car, on average how much would ur insurance company give you back?""

If u destroyed a $5000 car, on average how much would ur insurance company give you back?""

""The lug nuts on my tyre are too tight to take off with my socket wrench, any ideas on how to get them off?

I don't know much about cars but I have to change a flat tyre myself as the car doesn't have insurance and can't be taken to the shop. Would there be a tool that i could use to make it easier to take the lug nuts off??

Getting homeowners insurance in florida?

I'm considering a move to Florida sooner or later, but I wanted to ask a quick question about insurance. I'm in Mobile, Al., and it seems the region has had some skyrocketing insurance costs, both premiums and deductables. A major factor in this is the hurricanes we've had in the past six years, give or take (Yes, i know there are more factors involving costs, the overall economy being no small part). In fact, many areas can't even get insurance in the first place, because no company will write a new policy. Does Florida have the same problem? In the past decade, the state has seen much more of its share of natural disasters than my home (my city hasn't had a direct hit from any of the major storms)""

Do you need insurance to drive?

Is it a legal obligation to have car insurance?

Egegik Alaska Cheap car insurance quotes zip 99579

Egegik Alaska Cheap car insurance quotes zip 99579

Can anyone tell me any health insurance companies that cover fertility treatments ?

i haven't started fertility treatments yet so i have no prob going to a new endocrinologist, gyno or clinic ect - because they will be new either way ! of coarse a insurance that covers the most fertility treatments would be best but just tell me the name and what treatments if any that you know they cover ( thanks in advance)""

When to add insurance a newly purchased used car?

I'm purchasing a used truck from a relative of mine for pretty cheap and I'll have to drive the vehicle back down, about 130 miles, to my city by myself. My question is do I have to purchase insurance for the truck before I go up there? Or do I have a grace period where I can drive the truck (say 5 days) without insurance and then once I have the title and other paperwork in my name, go and get insurance? I'm in the state of California, if that helps.""

How much will my car insurance go up?

I received a speeding ticket today i was doing 56 on a 30 : /...balls. Now I obviously know that car insurance rates are different for everyone so i called my insurance company today and they said that my insurance would roughly go up by 2 points and that each point is roughly 100$ dollars each... I forgot to ask if that meant i would be paying 200$ plus each month or for the entire year, i tried calling again but they closed for the weekend. Anyone know or have an idea? I pay 125$ a month now, could I really end up paying 325 a month?!""

Best Car Insurance for a teen?????????

im getting my liscence this week && im only 17. i NEED to know, whats the CHEAPEST car insurance to get in los angeles, california??""

Switching to liability only car insurance?

Hi. I just moved to a new state with ridiculously high car insurance rates. My new rates are nearly double what I paid in my old residency. If I switch my coverage from full coverage, to liability only, how much would I save (approximately?) I currently pay nearly $230 a month on car insurance for full coverage. About how much would liability only be?""

I need a good a affordable health insurance plan for a family of four?

In Massachusetts, I need an affordable health insurance plan ASAP""

Is USAA a good auto insurance company to go under?

have any of u dealt with USAA before? whether it was their auto insurance, banking etc.and how come there are so many in the military that does not know anything about it?""

Can a new driver who is 19 years old get car insurance on a Mercedes Benz?

I have looked on a couple of comparison sites and they don't offer car insurance for a Mercedes Benz for a 19 year old new driver. Could you give me an insurance quote? Much appreciation.

Modified Car Insurance?

I'm looking for Auto insurance for my modified muscle car, but many places that claim they insure modified cars are turning me down. The car is fast, but will only be driven up to 2000 miles/year. I will not be taking it to race at the track, just driving it to events and family functions. The car's engine has been stroked, has apx. 700 horsepower, an 8pt roll cage, but has maintained most of its originality. The car is not cut up. I'm specifically looking for answers from individuals who have or have had a modified/highly modified muscle car insured. What company would you recommend and what costs should I expect to pay? Lastly, Hagarty has already turned me down... Thanks in advance.""

How and where can I get car insurance how much will it cost?

I called rent a wreck and they said in order for me to rent a car I need car insurance?

""Im 17, and looking for cheap car insurance in the uk, and cant find anything under 3000, can anybody help?""

i've used all the comparison websites, and the 3000 is on a 1 litre car with insurance group 1. i have tried www.insurethebox.com (limited miles) and www.i-kube.com (no driving between 11 pm and 5am) and neither have been able to help. is there a car you know of with lower insurance than this, or any particular insurance groups that will cover young drivers for fairly low prices. i've looked through most of the options Google found and none of them are any use. HELP.""

What kind of insurance do I need to purchase when renting a car?

I will be in the midwestern USA. I have basic car insurance through AAA. I have an American Express card which I understand offers some insurance. I'm a good alert driver. All the info I've seen so far confuses me. What is a reasonable amount of insurance? What can I do without? Thank you.

How much is motorbike insurance?

I am 25, about to get my first 750cc bike, I have no previous experience, living in London how much is my motorbike insurance likely to be? Just want a rough idea, as I don't have a bike yet so can't get a quote.""

How does car insurance work?

My boyfriend and i were talking after we saw an accident on the highway it was clearly the older mans fault. My boyfriend was saying how it sucked that even though he hit the lady she still had to pay her deductible (usually around $500) to get her car fixed. I was always under the impression that the reason we had insurance was to insure that we didnt get stuck paying for someone elses dumb *** mistake. anyone know how this actually works?

NY parked car accident insurance laws.?

Some guy hit my car while it was parked in the road. He knocked on the door and gave me his insurance policy and other information. I live in Rochester, NY and my insurance provider is AIG. If i file a claim, who's insurance pays for the damages (new fender and door)? Will there be a deductible on my part? Will my premiums go up? Doesn't NY have some stupid no-fault law? Or should i just make him pay for everything out of pocket?""

How do you know the address of health insurance company??!?

On the insurance sheet for Band.. it asks Insurance company name: health Choice, then Address: and Phone: how do I know what it is?? There're different contact D:""

Can I insure my car in California if it is registered in Oklahoma?

I currently have insurance in Oklahoma. My permanent address is in Oklahoma but I am stationed in California and California doesn't require military personnel to register their vehicles there.

Cobra or individual health insurance?

If I loss of group health insurance due to end of employment, but the company offers Cobra plan which is too expensive for me, can I get the individual health insurance or I have to stick with the Cobra plan? I live in NJ.""

How much is your car insurance?

Not to sound stalkerish at all lol I'm just a lil confused on car insurance and want to know what about average is. So can you please put how old you are, what car you drive, and how much you pay... Thanks ALOT it means alot to me :)""

What is the best insurance for Massage Therapists?

My state requires that I have massage insurance. What are some of the benefits I should seek when looking into purchasing the insurance? Also, should I worry about the Personal / Advertising Injury coverage? because i've noticed that some of the companies do not have that available in their plan. Thank you all in advance. Really appreciate the help.""

Insurance quotes for subaru wrx or acura rsx?

i am 18 and have my license for 1 year , no tickets no anything good grades . Wich would cost more the rsx or the wrx , whats the price range for each a month .thanks""

What is the cheapest auto insurance carrier in north carolina?

What is the cheapest auto insurance carrier in north carolina?

Any car insurance which insurances foreign cars?

Hi! I live in Italy and I am italian. I heard that there are some english insurance which insurance cars and people in foreign country. Is it real? do you know anything about that? Could you give me some advice about that? I am waiting your answers! Bye!

Does any1 know were i cud get cheap car insurance?

i live in northern ireland and am 18 years old thanks

Cheap car insurance for 20 year old?

im new to this im 20 getting my license in ont canada and need insurance i am very cheap will be buying a car 500-700$ and want the cheapest insurance possable il fix my own car if its possible i just want to be legal cause insurance is ridiculous ty everyone

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Egegik Alaska Cheap car insurance quotes zip 99579

Car insurance and car note?

OK, I'm nineteen. I've been saving up for my first car. But the thing is, I have to pay insurance, and a car note on my own. My mother became homeless, and my father I do not know. My godparents took me in, and they can't afford to add me on their insurance. So, being that I have a part time job at McDonald's, and go to college, It seems as if I have no way of affording a car and insurance. I haven't checked the rates of insurance, but I do understand that they are high for teenage males, and always vary on the type of car you have. I don't want anything fancy, a four door car that gets me from A to B. Is there anyway I can afford this? Please and thanks!""

Which credit reporting agency is best for the credit report?

I know that i can get my free credit report once a year, but there are like 3 reporting agencies to chose from. Which of those agencies is most accurate, and gives out the most info? I want one, to show all the negatives thing i might have in order for me to fix them, if there are any.""

Texas Car Insurance - 16 Years Old - Provisional License?

Okay, I'm sixteen years old (turning seventeen on July) and I have my provisional driver's license already. I don't have a car so I use my parents' when I drive. They don't let me drive alone because I'm not part of the car insurance. My question is: do I need to be part of the insurance coverage that we currently have for our car to be able to legally drive alone, even though I don't own it? Or can I drive alone without insurance as long as owner of the car (my parents) know that I took the car? 10 points to whoever answers the best and the clearest.""

How old can you be until you're kicked off your parents health insurance? ?

Another question would be if my parents move to another state would I still be covered? They'd be in Michigan and I'd be in Tennessee.

How much would insurance cost?

how much would insurance cost like humana or something like that for me and my child?

Fertility health insurance in ma?

do anybody know where i can get health insurance in ma that covers infertility or fertility procedures like ivf or iui??? please help. thanks

Car insurance for a G37?

I am under my parents car insurance, i havent been in an accident and have no point on my record. I also have all a's and b's. I currently have AAA and have been driving for 2.5 years.""

600 sport motorcycle such as the r6 or zx 6r insurance quote in Ontario?

Could anyone tell me roughly how much the insurance will cost for a 600 cc motorcycle in Ontario? I'm 20 years old and i will get my M1 really soon. Also I've had my G1 in August 2006, G2 in June 2007, and my G in april 2009. I'm a university student living away from home. Never got a ticket or an accident. also, I've never been in an insurance before. I really appreciate anyone who could answer the question.""

Which insurance will pay the benefactor the most amount of money in the shortest span of time?

If you're a failure and you've decided to take out insurance naming your mother as the benefactor: 1. How long do you have to wait before you kill yourself for the insurance to be valid 2. Which insurance gives the most amount of money after you die. There's no other way. Parents should be able to retire rich and happy and not have to worry about their kid being a failure all the time.

Can a tourist in New jersey buy a car and get an insurance?

My I-94 is valid till Feb 2013, and I wanna buy a car. Can I register it by my name in DMV and get an insurance? I know friends in other states did that (California, Indiana...etc) but I am not sure what about New Jersey""

Missold car insurance?

got my Cover 4 days ago, and yesterday i had car accident leaving my car undriveable, my on 3rd party fire and theif and i now got to wait until pay day to get it fixed. on online and on the phone they sold me i had Courtesy Car cover. Today i rang up and ask about the Courtesy car and i told me i dont have it but yesterday they told me i had. the accident was my fault but the insurance was mis-sold? what can i do? 1 second ago - 4 days left to answer.""

Where can i get the cheapest insurance for my car?

Where can i get the cheapest insurance for my car?

Car crash and keeping insurance out of it.?

I have caught the back of a car whilst parking up. I have offered to pay for the repair whilst not involving our insurance companies. The third party accepted this, I have found a company who can repair the damage at a decent price but the third party are saying they wish to get other quotes. Who's decision is it ultimately to where the vehicle gets repaired?""

Surgery and insurance?

if my surgery is going to cost me $3,500..and i have a $5,000 dollar deductible on my insurance..then i can't use my insurance can i? =(.. pretty much i have to pay for the surgery..BUTTTT if my surgery was let's say about $7,000.. then that means insurance company would pay $5000 and i would pay the rest of $2000 rightttt???? sorry...i'm just trying to understand this and make sure""

How much would insurance cost for a 17 year old with a bimmer ?

Probably a late 1990's model. I have to pay for the car and 1/3rd insurance - so I'm just wondering how much insurance would be around for a BMW ?

What model Acura Integra is the best for customization and performance?

What model Acura Integra is the best for customization and performance And based on your answer what would insurance be (16 yrs old) and how much is the car itself.

""I was in a auto accident, my car was rear ended, now there insurance is saying my car is a loss, can i sue?""

They hit my car rear end and now the repairs seems to cost more to repair then the worth of my car.... I don't know what to do, we were not at fault and I don't have means to buy another car, my car was paid off... and I took care of it, it always ran good and never needed any repairs..... I don't know what to do... Can I sue for the loss of my car?.... Would I sue there insurance company or the owner?""

Car insurance and registration question?

Hi, I'm going to get my car registered today. I was wondering if when I go to get the proof of insurance if it will cost anything today for that? It will be 177 a month for insurance, and 303 for the license plate and registration and all that. But I wasn't sure if you get any charges right then and there for insurance?? Thanks. I also live in MA and I'm going with commerce if that helps.""

Can an Insurance company still be held liable for the after affects of a car wreck?

Any advice is greatly appreciated. My problem is this, In July 2007 A man in a huge truck with a trailer hinge back up out from a parking space, it I saw him and the only thing I could at the time is speed up so he would not hit the middle of my car. He ended up hitting the side bumper and ripped it off. I have A 1999 Cryshler Sebring. It truely was a hard hit. Well the man's insurance did pay to fix the bumper, but now everything keeps going wrong. I did mention it to the person at the shop where we had arranged for the repair. I asked to please give me an estimated how much it would cost to fix it. When the time came, She did not do so and when I asked the lady she gave me a look like there is really something wrong with my car. I give two guys a ride to the bus so they do not have to walk the mile or so and they can attest that my car was running smooth. So many things one after another have gone wrong. I have put over 700.00 and still more problems. So my question is what do you think my chances are If I take it to the manufactor and they will rule in my favor. The Insurance Co-ordinator says if they say it was from the accident then they will pay for it. Straight from the start right after the accident my car kept dyeing out, so I had to drive it like a standard car with my feet on the gas and brake at the same time. So in the end , last I have heard there is a short somewhere so I took it to Spitfire and place that specializes in electrical problems and he told me my computer is bad. First of all the things my battery kept dyeing out, my car would not start up in the mornings,I took it to Auto zone and my battery was fat, swollen no good. Bought a new one, then I took it to a man at midas , he said I needed a valve cover gasket and he showed me my spark plugs we filled with oil, fixed that. Now Midas ran a scan and said I had either a bad map sensor or a short. Changed the map sensor the car is still barely running, so then another place said it was a short but had it for two weeks and could not find the short . I would like to know , if the guys Insurance is still on the hook for all the problems I have had with the car since the accident. Now I give these two guys a ride from work each day and they knew there was nothing wrong with my car before the accident. What is the best thing I can do. Many thanks , Sylvia""

I am retired federal employee & want info on car insurance rates?

I am retired federal employee & want info on car insurance rates?

""Roughly, How much do you think my car insurance will cost?""

I'm getting my license when I turn 18 in may, I'm prob. gonna have a honda, or an ultima.. i live in raleigh. nc that is.. this will be my first time getting my license.. i work at walmart(if that matters) make 9.00 and hour.. i didn't take drivers ed i never had a permit.. how much do you think it's gonna cost me??.. and also.. would it be cheaper if i get on my moms insurance???""

18 year old car insurance rate?

Can you give me an educated guess on how much it would be per month or 6/mo to insure an 18 year old boy on a 2005-2009 Mustang GT? Can Military service lower/raise the rates?

Health insurance how to get?

Im not sure how to get cheap health insurance or obama care. I dont make that much being a server but I really could use health care insurance though since its been a while since ive been to the doctor.

Auto insurance for drivers with little/no credit history?

While shopping for car insurance, I usually use a fake name/address with all my real information (DOB, driving record, etc) just so I don't get a bunch of annoying calls/emails from every company I get a quote from. The fake email address I always use got an email the other day, which basically said that when they ran a credit check they consumer reporting agency couldn't provide a full credit history (not surprising seeing as they were checking on a name that doesn't exist). The thing that concerns me is that being only 19, I also don't have much of a credit history (the only credit I do currently have is a card I got a month ago). I couldn't really tell from the email (since I didn't read it too closely, I was really just clearing out the fake inbox) but I'm not sure if they were saying We couldn't get a credit history on you, if we had been able to, the rate you were quoted could have been lower or something more drastic like because we couldn't find a credit history, the quote we gave is no longer valid and either they won't cover me or will charge way more. I'm concerned because the email came several days after I got the quote. When I decide which company to use, and I get a quote with my real name/contact info and buy it right way online, am I going to get an email in a few days saying the because of my lack of credit they either want more money or are cancelling my policy?""

Tour guide car insurance?

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Can anyone recommend good/trusted car insurance companies in Southern California (Los Angeles)? I just moved to Los Angeles from the East coast so I am not familiar with the local car insurance companies. I have had Geico for the past 6 months but I'm not sure if I want to stay with Geico. The customer service people are kind of rude.

Car insurance confusion?

Ok, I'm 17 and I just moved to Florida with my 18-year-old boyfriend. He just got his license suspended so in a few days I'm going to get my first license here in Florida because I have a job to get to. (I've had my NC learner's permit for over a year) My question is basically, what are my options for car insurance? Can I have my own policy or is my only option to be put on his insurance? Please help!""

I am learning to drive and want to buy a car. What should I buy and what will the insurance be like?

I am learning to drive and want to buy a car. What should I buy and what will the insurance be like?

How does LIFE INSURANCE work?

my cousins dad dies of cancer and he had life insurance. the family got $500,000 . -did the insurance company just give them the money away. or did they make certain payments? doesnt insurance lose money? -do they go on a spending spree now or what?""

Needing Short-term disabilty insurance?

My husband and I are planning on having one more child in a year or so and I am looking for short-term disabilty insurance, b/c my work does not have it. Anybody know a good insurance??""

Universal life insurance as a savings plan?? Is that a good idea?

Ameriprise Financial is sellign me 400k life insurance policy that costs 200 per month. They say its like a savings plan because I can access 90% of the 200 per month at any time. Is this a good idea or a scam??

How much is an MRI without insurance?

How much is an MRI without: insurance, for the left leg, & in NY.""

How much money do i need to save up for my first 6 months of insurance?

I will be 16 or 17 at the time of receiving car insurance and right now I am 15. This summer i will be getting a job and will buy my own cell phone and pay my own cell phone bill($130 for the phone $42 for the total bill). Let's say I receive minimum wage ($7.25) and am payed around $800 a month. If I begin putting aside money out of each pay check ( which will be roughly around $400) for car insurance and do this for around 12 months how much money will i need to put aside out of each paycheck ($400) to be able to pay for 6 months of car insurance? Also, my mom is going to let me buy her car in payments (at most it will cost $2000 altogether), how much should I put aside for that, so i would be able to buy her car at one time in 12 months?""

How much does a 50cc moped insurance cost per month (roughly) ?

How much does a 50cc moped insurance cost per month (roughly) ?

What is the best health insurance?

Looking to find out what the best affordable health insurance for my 62 y/o father is? Do not want the obamacare!

How much would an '89 Mercedes 300e cost for insurance?

So my dad has found a really good deal on a potential car for me in really good condition. It's a 1989 Mercedes Benz 300e. Do you think that since this is a 22 year old car that it'd be a ridiculous amount to insure because of the Mercedes badge? Or do you think I could afford it with a job? My insurance company would be allstate, on my parents plan, I have a 4.0GPA and I plan on taking drivers ed. Advice?""

Does high mileage cars have lower or higger car insurance?

Does high mileage cars have lower or higger car insurance?

How much will car insurance cost for me?

i am 17 years old and i have my g2. i live in oshawa ontario canada. i will be a secondary driver on my dads car, which is a 1999 yukon gmc. i have also taken driving school. and im a girl. any clue how much insurance will cost me per month?""

How much does Auto insurance cost in Mass?

I am moving to Mass, and am curious if someone can give me an idea about how much it would cost to insure a 97 Acura CL 4 cylinder car. I am having a hard time finding quotes online. Round about numbers would help.""

Do you have to show proof of insurance to register a car in utah? ?

I just bought a used 2004 car in utah. I got a temporary tag using my bill of sale and title. A paper they gave me said all I need is my safety and emissions to register fully. But my parents are insisting I need proof of insurance to register. I plan on getting insurance within the next week. I just want to get my plates on by tomorrow if I could. Please someone help.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/car-accident-insurance-help-needed-kevin-wildermuth"