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Everyone who posts about unrelated current events under someone's innocuous posts, you owe me $20
#i was watching a reel on insta of a woman telling the story of how her daughter was born#and someone in the comments was LITERALLY like 'cool story now talk about [insert tense political situation of your choice]'#and now i wont name which political situation bc im not touching that with a 30 foot pole#gosh this stuff makes me angry#make your own post!!!!!!!@#leave peoople alone!!!!!!!#lilac rambles
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May you write a hc for Baku and/or todo with a black girlfriend
Thank you for your patience! Imma start rolling them out. Also included Sero on this one because the ask was similar!
Katsuki Bakugo
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Your angry little sunflower.Â
You initially curved his ass so hard because he came at you sideways.Â
He had that âyou definitely want meâ attitude and you told his ass to kick rocks.Â
He was kind of used to people throwing themselves at him so being told to essentially fuck off sent him reeling.
He felt awful man, he really did like you but he didn't know how to say it without, well, being himself about it.
He approached you the next day and apologized. It was an odd one but you could tell that it was hard for him to even say it so it must have been sincere. You gave him a chance.
Months later, youâre living your best life with Katsuki.
His favorite activity was showing you off. He even went as far as to get you on a hero magazine cover with him.Â
There was quite a bit of controversy. People had some opinions about you, and he quickly assured you he has no regrets about loving you.
Itâs not like he ainât seen a black woman before but like youâŠ.you were something else.Â
He was quick to defend you online, and quickly let anyone who had anything even vaguely negative to say about you know that they werenât worth the dirt you walk on.Â
He takes care of you man, and speaking of getting taken care of...
Heâs definitely the type to spoil you, he wants to see you happy. Expect all kinds of luxury.
You basically accidentally become an Instagram model just because he flexes you too much (as if thereâs such a thing).
Heâs also the kind of guy to love matching clothes with you. Whether itâs the whole fit or just the colors, heâs the king of matching.Â
Heâs just a sucker for you man, he got himself a baddie and heâs so happy about it đ„ș
Shoto Todoroki
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Imma be honest, heâs probably gonna come off weird at first.
Well intentioned, just has no game to save his life.
Bakugo heard him describe you as a âbeautiful chocolate queenâ and he volunteered his services ASAP.Â
âYou are gonna get PUNCHED saying that.â
âBut she is :(â
Shoto swiped up on your story and said you looked âentrancingâ.
Ainât a soul has ever called you that and you FREAKED.
Bakugo was about to slap him over the head for that but you responded.
âYeah you look good too Todoroki lmaoooâ
âGood enough to date?â
âI meannnn, where are you trying to go?â
âSomewhere worth your time.â
Bakugo was proud of his handy work, the entrancing was still whack but he figured you were weird enough to let it slide.Â
You were very quickly his girl.Â
He was eager to learn all about you, but it sometimes came off a bit too forward. Lucky for him though, you never mind.Â
âY/n?â
âYeah Shou?â
"Someone told me you had black girl magic? I didnât know you possessed magical capabilities. Iâm not scared or anything, I would just like to see it myself.â
You were stuck between laughing and curling him up and awwwing from just how oblivious and precious he is.
You plant a small kiss on his forehead and watch him get flustered, âthatâs the magic Shou, do you not like it?â
âI do I do, I just thought thereâd be more-â he waves his hands around trying to find a way to explain himself.
You lean in for a longer kiss on his lips and feel him relax underneath you.Â
âWas that more magical.â
âMaybeâŠ.:
You laugh and actually fully explain what it is to him, he finds it absolutely endearing and uses it to describe everything you do.Â
Heâs a quick learner overall and he quickly gets all the little differences and embraces them fully.Â
You never have to worry about your relationship with him man, youâre always worth the effort.Â
Give this man the patience and love he deserves and youâll receive it back tenfold.
Hanta SeroÂ
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Dude is a goofball.
He got uncle energy and you hate it but love it all at the same time.
He saw Denki talking to you while out on a run one day and you all shared a hilarious conversation.Â
The second you said your goodbye and continued your jog he was begging to find out your info.Â
He was whipped by you, you had your hair up in a poof and the sun was hitting your gloss just right. If he didn't know any better he would say you were an angel.
He found your Insta and was LIVING. Youâre pretty, humble, and funny as hell. He HAS to talk to you.
Unlike the other two he had game from the get go, he immediately approached you the next day and asked you out.
Of course you said yes!
He is such a giver and so very patient and loving of things that usually confuse others.
Heâs always there when you feel down, even if you donât want to talk heâll just hold you and tell you small jokes just to get you to smile.Â
Heâs also the kind of boyfriend to just bother you and then go back to minding his business. Randomly poking you and eating your food just to see you get on him about it.
He thinks itâs cute, okay.Â
"What do you want!"
He quits poking you, grabs your popcorn, and just leaves the couch. "Nothing."
"My popcorn đ„ș".Â
He will wait all day with you while youâre getting your hair done at your friends house, he even brings you and her some food back since itâs been awhile.Â
Sheâs taking photos for your page and heâs just complimenting you, telling you how good you look and how he wants some photos of you too.Â
Cue your ass looking awkward on a dining room chair with your hair just done. He doesnât mind, heâs just glad his baby is happy. He sends the photos to everyone and Mina scolds him on not waiting until you were at least ready for the pic.
Speaking of hair, he got some texture himself so yall both sleep in bonnets.Â
He be losing his own so sometimes you get back to your apartment late and just see him curled up on the bed with your bonnet on.Â
You just about take it off his head because he couldnât even steal one of your durags he had to take the bonnet with the really nice elastic band.Â
Heâs lucky you love him.Â
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#my hero academia#boku no hero academia#bakugo x reader#todoroki x reader#sero x reader#katsuki bakugou#shoto todoroki x reader#hanta sero#bnha x black reader#bnha x poc!reader#bnha x reader#bnha#bakugo headcanons#todoroki headcanons#sero headcanons#bnha headcanons#mha headcanons
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Feels Like This (Part 3)
Emma Swan is a once lost girl who is now making good. She has made a way in the world for her and her young son, Henry, and after years of hard work, Emma is in her last stretch of schooling for the career sheâs always wanted. Unexpectedly, she finds herself in a tiny nation no oneâs ever heard of for her last year of study. She knows nothing about the place except that itâs beautiful, has a world-renowned child life program, and is filled with possibility. Meanwhile, Prince Killian is hardly happy with the title he received at birth. As the second in line for the crown, Killian has long tried shaking his royal duties. He built a career in the royal navy, and has stayed out of the limelight, but his ship has been called to port indefinitely at the request of his brother, the King. Fate (in her many forms) brings Emma and Killian together and the resulting fic is a cute, fluffy, trope filled romp featuring heart felt moments, a healthy dose of insta-love and an assured happily ever after. Story rated M and will have 12 parts. Part 1 Here, Part 2 Here. Available on FF Here and AO3 Here.
A/N: Hey everyone! So thank you so much first and foremost for the love you guys have shown this fic. I have been so excited to write this and have been waiting ages to share it all with you. This is the kind of fluff and cuteness I personally need in my life right now, and I know a lot of you probably feel the same. Strap in for my usual dose of CS feels, and yes, for those of you asking, this is the moment CS will meet. Hope you all enjoy and thank you all so much for reading!
âAnd youâre sure youâve got everything?â Emma asked, looking at Henry and knowing that he was ready to head into camp. Theyâd been over this numerous times, and at this point they were already out of the house and in front of the hall where campers congregated every morning. Still, Emma couldnât help trying to soak up the moment with her kid just a little bit longer, and if that meant running through their list once more, so be it. âYou have your lunch?â
âThey give us lunch there, Mom.â
âOh right,â she said, still shocked at how much was provided seeing as this program was free through the University. The children of all faculty and students were allowed to come, and it completely eradicated a need for her to find alternative childcare. Back in the States they had nothing like this built in anywhere. Getting Henry to camp previously either took a funding miracle, an insane amount of luck, or extra shifts at a second job. Usually he stayed with Mrs. H and Emma tried desperately to make it up to their neighbor. But now community sponsored help was becoming a given way of life, and every kid in Montenarro, no matter their background, seemed to have at least one path to a bright and happy summer.
âYouâve got your bag? How about water?â
âYes and yes. We ran through this already, remember? I told you everything I had while you made breakfast.â
Emma smiled, knowing he was right, as crazy as it sounded. It was wild to her that on a weekday she would have the time, the patience, and the extra bit of cash to afford the spread they ate together today. Â They had eggs, fruit, bacon, oatmeal and there were fresh pastries if they wanted. It was like their special holiday brunch, which happened on Christmas or on one of their birthdays, but theyâd had this or something similar every day for nearly two weeks. It might seem over the top, but between the later starting hours here in Montenarro, her reduced work schedule with a generous stipend, and the fairer prices at the markets, Emma finally felt like she could give her son what he deserved. For years theyâd chowed down on discount cereal, and now, in an attempt to enjoy themselves and resemble their new neighbors, they were taking a slower, and far and away more luxurious approach.
âI remember, kid. So Iâll be back here at four, and if Iâm a little late -,â
âI just hang out a while longer, I know,â Henry said, looking to the doorway. A grin appeared at his face as he spotted one of his new friends. The other young boy waved in their direction and Henry waved back, causing Emmaâs heart to melt. Her son not only had friends here, he was thriving. He was so happy, and seeing him this way made her happy too. âYou donât have to rush, Mom. I know your work ends early now, but maybe you could do something just for yourself.â
âAre you trying to tell me youâd rather stay later?â Emma asked, and Henry looked embarrassed for a moment before nodding.
âNot too much later, but Michael and Talia stay until five, and weâve got this cool game going that we made up yesterday. Itâs kind of hard to explain. But I can come home at four still. Itâs okay, Iâll just -,â
âNo, no, Henry, I am thrilled that youâre having a good time. Iâll be here at five.â
âCool! Thanks, Mom!â Henry exclaimed, giving her a quick hug before heading for the door. âSee you at five!â
She watched him get in safely, and the director of the camp who sheâd met last week wished her a fond hello as she checked in Henry. Her greeting was pleasant and polite, and Emma knew if she had time the woman would talk her ear off about what it was like to be from America or the upcoming summer festivals. As it was though, Emma had to get going. She wasnât late for work or anything, but she was eager to get there. Her work at the JR foundation was shaping up to be amazing. She was learning a lot, but she already felt like one of the team. Everyone who was there appreciated her, not just for working and helping out, but for her ideas. They were so responsive to suggestions, and always willing to try out any new concepts Emma had only really read about in books.
Their director, Marco, wasnât like a normal boss. He didnât hover or micromanage or come across as inaccessible. In fact, despite all the other calls on his time, Marco was with them all helping the kids and participating in their activities as much as he could. That leadership was so amazing in a space like this, and from everything Emma had experienced, the precedent he set was entirely reflective of the culture at large. Every person at the institute was determined to do right by these kids, and the children, despite the sad circumstances surrounding most of their lives, were doing so well and seemed so happy despite it all.
It was only a few city blocks from Henryâs camp to the center, but Emma let herself linger in the walk. She moved more slowly, matching the pace of the people around her, who never seemed to rush, and instead just enjoyed each day as it came. People were always smiling and laughing, and even the fighting was good natured. The streets were bustling but not full. They were cleaned regularly, maintaining the gorgeous cobblestone walks and the beautiful vintage architecture. It was warm here â a quintessential coastal retreat in the Mediterranean that sheâd only ever imagined in her dreams or seen on travel TV. Everything considered, it was the opposite of New York, and despite having lived in the city she and Henry called home for more than ten years, Emma had to admit she didnât miss it⊠at least not as much as she thought she would.
Donât get too attached, Emma. This is temporary. Enjoy it while you can, but your real life is nothing like this.
The voice in her head was negative, but had a point, and Emma had no choice but to heed the advice. She would enjoy every bit of this she could, but she couldnât get too comfortable, otherwise sheâd miss this when they left. Even thinking of the heartbreak that may come if Henry continued to love it here so much left her reeling, but Emma carried on, pushing down that worry as she made her way past the instituteâs front gates. It was important that she be in the right headspace when walking through these doors. The kids deserved her at 100%, and that was what she planned to be for them. Shaking off the worry from moments ago she moved inside, and as soon as she arrived, she was greeted by the sound of children running and laughing.
Some people might look at this place right now, apparently filled to the brim with kids who were wired and excitable now that it was officially summer and the school term was over, and think that this was chaos, but Emma knew better by now. Every child here ranging in age from six months to sixteen was attended to and accounted for. They had a large brood of kids, with sixty-seven at last count, and this was the biggest home under the JR foundation, though there were half a dozen more around the small country. Many children who were here would eventually be adopted, or would merge into part of a nationally funded fostering program, known for being one of the best systems in the world. In their last two years of school, older children went to special homes or foster placements designed just for them, to give them the attention and time they needed (instead of leaving them to the wayside for the sake of younger, needier children), and to prepare them for life outside of the system. Emma would eventually shadow a center that worked with those young adults, but for now, she was enjoying the hustle and bustle of the general group.
âLook, Char, itâs Emma!â one young boy named Thomas proclaimed to his little sister Charlotte from across the room, and in seconds every child had turned and was excitedly greeting her. Some of them came right up to hug her or give her a high five, but at the very least they all nodded in her direction and chirped out a fond hello.
âGood morning everyone,â Emma said, noticing the bags along the doorway and how the older kids were dressed in a uniform of navy colored shorts and florescent green shirts. âDid I miss something?â Emma asked aloud, not really to anyone in particular, but an answer came from one of the instituteâs most trusted sources.
âFlora is taking the older children to the seaside today for a science lesson.â
The woman who filled Emma in was named Elsa, and despite the humidity in the air and the exuberance of the children all around them, she was totally put together and looked completely unstressed. Her hair was tied back in her usual braid, and her turquoise colored summer dress flowed in a way that looked poised for a summer catalogue. Elsa was effortless in an enviable way, but she was so kind and eager to be of help that Emma couldnât begin to muster jealousy. In a short time Emma had begun to consider Elsa a friend, but though the two of them were roughly the same age, Emma was still a student and Elsa was a fully-fledged child psychologist who lived at the institute full time. She, and her sister Anna, who also worked at the institute, but as an activityâs coordinator, were two peas in a pod, but theyâd done everything they could to include Emma and help her get her bearings in this new world.
âLessons? In the summer?â Emma asked, not surprised that the institute was providing supplementary schooling year-round. Sheâd seen as much since starting here, but she was more taken aback at how excited these kids looked. Every child aged ten and older was gathered down here, no doubt waiting to fill the two institute vans out back. Still, how fun could a science lesson be?
âWe use the term lessons lightly. For the rest of the morning the children will explore the tide pools at the national endowmentâs shoreline about an hour north. There are some very unique ecosystems there, and so there is a whole lot to learn. But Flora will have them break for lunch and Anna takes over in the afternoon.â
âWhatâs she got in store for them?â Emma asked and Elsa shook her head.
âWell I canât exactly say, as Iâve been sworn to secrecy.â Her smile grew at how silly that sounded, and she looked over her shoulder to check for Anna, but gave a little more when she saw that the coast was clear. âLetâs just say itâs going to be a jam-packed day that will go out with a blaze of glory.â
The emphasis Elsa used on the word âblazeâ made Emma think that there would likely be a beachside bonfire included, but before she could get confirmation, things started moving quickly. The older kids were summoned to the shuttles to go out for their day, and Emma meanwhile saw the clock and realized it was time for her to report to Marcoâs office to get her assignment for the day. Moving through the playroom and the sunroom, which had the younger children and the babies respectively, she finally found her way and after knocking she walked into the brightly lit hub of all things here at the institute.
âAh, good morning, Emma,â Marco said with a big smile, waving her in and gesturing that she should take a seat beside one of the other workers at the institute, Marie. Marie was Marcoâs second in command, and though she never used the phase herself, the children had taken to calling her Nana. She had a maternal way about her, and every child seemed to love her as they might a favorite grandmother. âYouâre here just in time. Iâve been talking with Marie and we think that today would be a perfect opportunity to try one of your intervention measures.â
âReally?â Emma asked, surprised, but excited at the thought. This would be the third that they had tried, and the last two had gone off without a hitch. âWhich one?â
âThe âMusic Makes MeâŠâ one seems like a good choice. We have a few children who, to now, have been less responsive to our normal socializing measures. Their either shy or hurting, and weâre hoping to help them open up. Elsaâs our counselor on shift today and sheâs eager to help oversee this. Youâll take the lead, but sheâll be there for any help you might need. We realize itâs a long-term project,â Marco said, looking down at a piece of paper to check his facts. âYou wrote here three times a week for eight weeks. Is that right?â
âYes, sir. Ideally. Positive identity work can start yielding results as soon as three weeks, but the Princeton Psychology Review did a study this winter that showed childrenâs habit forming reaches its peak effectiveness after the eight-week mark.â
âAnd this is one of the projects you modeled off of your own parenting experience, correct?â Marco asked as Emma nodded. Her throat grew tight at the genuine emotion behind this tactic, but this was a place with people she trusted not to judge her. As such, she shared what sparked the idea.
âWhen Henry first started school, he was one of the only kids that wasnât in a two-parent household. Even the other single parents had some sort of family behind them, like grandparents, aunts and uncles, or other kids. Iâm not exactly sure how long he struggled with being different in that way, heâs an independent kid and he kept his pain over that closed in, probably to spare me from being worried. But when his teachers gave me their assessment and told me what they thought was happening, I set something not dissimilar to this up. We tried painting and crafting to express his emotions, but the music seemed to help so much more.â
âItâs really remarkable, the way youâve melded your experience with your son and your own past in with all of this cutting-edge research. Itâs one of the many reasons weâre so thrilled youâre with us this year,â Marie said cheerfully and Emma warmed at the comment. Telling the story of her sonâs pain at not having a father, however vague she had kept it, was hard, especially because Emma lay awake many nights wondering if he was missing something fundamental by not having a father. She wondered if it may hurt him in the long run. But she was reassured by the fact that she always did her best for Henry, and that her experience could help not just her son, but the children here who had no present parents at all. Â
âGiven that itâs rather late notice, do you think you can manage? Weâve got a window right now for a few hours. Elsaâs already selected the children who may need the intervention most. She kept it in the 5-8 age range as you suggested.â
Emma immediately assured them that she could pull this together, as the concept was not hard. Basically what this practice/exercise included was playing music that was grounded in emotion. Some that were happy, some more subdued, some fast, and some slow, and encouraging kids to do what they wanted when they heard that. For Henry heâd always loved to run around and dance at the fast-paced songs. Then the slower ones were always more interesting. Sometimes he picked up a favorite toy, drew a picture on the supplies she left out, or created his own little imaginary game. All the while, however, Emmaâs job was to engage, support, and ask questions.
The questions always started mildly. Whatâs your favorite color today? (sheâd learned early not to box her son into ultimate favorites). If you could have any snack in the world what would you choose? What animal makes the funniest sound? Then the questions would evolve. Her son, like many kids, was a vivid dreamer and Emma often asked about those night time visions. Sometimes they meant nothing but sometimes they told her a lot. She wanted to include that with these kids, but also include more focused questions to them about how they felt here at the institute, what they felt like when they told people from the outside about living here, and what they dreamed of for the future. Sheâd always ended each session with Henry in two parts. The first was to ask Henry what his biggest wish was for someone else, and the second was to ask his biggest wish for himself. Kids at his age were filled with wishes and wants, but Emma knew from personal experience, that that may already be flickering away in kids without parents. Sheâd been seven years old when her hope truly started to fade away, and she believed if sheâd had these kind of positive affirmations and people who were working to see her happy and well situated, her relationship with the world and herself would have been much easier.
In the end, Marco, Marie, and Elsa decided that there were five best candidates for todayâs intervention. Stella and Timothy were a biological brother and sister who had been at the institute for about a year. They were eight and six, and both of them were doing pretty well despite their parents losing custody of them from continued problems with substance abuse. They were likely moving into a fostering situation by the end of the summer, but they had been here a bit longer than normal because they were bonded together and making that accommodation took patience and the right placement. According to Elsa, Stellaâs teachers a few times had mentioned her shyness, especially when people brought up her home life. Malek was a seven-year-old boy from a similar situation, though his father was in the process of getting clean for his son. The institute was always cautious for replacement with parents who struggled, but if his father could demonstrate stability and stay clean a full year, the legal system would grant him custody again. Malek, understandably, had mixed feelings about going back, and Emma wanted to try and help him with those through this process. Carlos, meanwhile, was a rambunctious six-year-old who had been given up at birth. He was shaped by his status as an orphan, and had a few close adoption calls that ultimately fell through. Luckily, though, a new family with sincere interest and the means to take care of him was stepping up, and they had exactly eight weeks before the system would process their filing for adoption, a perfect amount of time to help Carlos with some of these image issues before he settled into his new home.
The final child in Emmaâs care today, however, was Cecilia, or as the other children called her, âCeeCee.â Cecelia was a newcomer to the institute, and at just barely five years old, she was the youngest in Emmaâs group today. She was quiet and withdrawn, but given her background that was all to be expected. At such a young age Cecelia had already been through so much. When she was two her parents had tragically passed in a car accident, and sheâd moved in with her grandmother. Her grandmother was loving and did everything she could for her, but she was in poor health, and was now in need of care herself. Emma wasnât here on the day that Cecelia came to the foundation, but Elsa had mentioned it with tears in her eyes a few days prior.
âIâve seen so much heartbreak in this job, but watching that little girl realize she was being left behind⊠It was awful. She cried so quietly and for so long. It took us weeks to get her to say anything at all.â
Even now Cecelia was always quiet. Sheâd blended in a bit more with the other children, but she wasnât particularly bonded to any of them. She had grown to be more trusting of the adults, but not in a really promising way. With Emma sheâd always been sweet and well-tempered, but Emma hoped that this process might help her, and might get her to a place where she could be better socialized and cared for. Â The next few hours proved to be even more promising than Emma dared to hope. All five children not only had fun, but made good steps towards progress. They all confided a little bit in Emma and Elsa, and they all responded well to the method. When Emma asked them if theyâd like to do this again in a few days, all five of them were thrilled, and little Cecelia, who was normally so shy, was the biggest shock of all. Over the course of the few hours sheâd opened up so much to Emma, and by the end of the session she was holding Emmaâs hand tightly, intent on going with her through her day. Emma was so happy to see this little girl doing so much better, and she had to admit she was invested in this child, perhaps more than any other sheâd met so far at the institute.
âDo you think itâs all right?â Emma asked, motioning downwards, but not saying everything aloud. The last thing she wanted was for Cecelia to not feel wanted when sheâd made such tremendous progress, but she was worried about what might happen if she grew too attached.
âThis happens sometimes. Kids have a sense for safe spaces. She was already responding really well to you before,â Elsa said, crouching down and waving at Cecelia, sharing a soft compliment for the toy rabbit she was carrying with her today, which made the little girl smile and chirp out a gentle âThank You.â Even that little show of gratitude and the genuine smile was an improvement, and Emma felt a burst of pride seeing this young girl come out of her shell. âWeâll keep an eye on it, but I think itâs best to see where it goes. Sheâs showing no signs of dependency, and hopefully youâll be the perfect gateway for her to let the rest of us in.â
Emma hoped that Elsa was right, and as everyone in the center gathered for lunch, Cecelia stayed close by. Emma did her best to stay attentive to all of the kids who choose to eat with her today, but she also wanted to lead this lost little girl towards others who may be her friends. She was making good progress with another five-year-old named Ava, who was eager to be friendlier with Cecelia, when Marie approached, appearing frazzled and a little shaken.
âIs everything all right?â Emma asked, careful to keep her words calm and her tone even so as not to scare the kids. Her instincts were that something bad must be happening, but Marie shook her head, quickly dispelling her of that notion.
âEverything is wonderful, dear. We just have an unexpected visitor â actually I guess visitor is the wrong word. Heâll be staying on here for a while to work with us all. Itâs a bit unexpected, but I dare say itâll prove a delight in the end, for us and for the children.â
âWho is it thatâs coming?â Emma asked, and Marie looked poised to blurt something out, but then caught herself and weighed her words carefully.
âOne of the members of the family who run the foundation.â
Emma now began to understand the sudden rise in stress. Whatever JR stood for, and whichever family it was that could afford to spend so much on these resources, they must be both terribly rich and powerful. Being so new here, Emma didnât know any background about the endowment, but she hoped that whoever was coming would be a help and not a hindrance. Surely theyâd come here and see how much good work was being accomplished. She hated to think theyâd be coming to make cuts or roll back funding.
âIs there anything I can do to help?â Emma asked and Marie shook her head.
âOh no dear. Youâre doing a wonderful job. This isnât an assessment of any kind. I believe itâs a genuine act of charity. You see heâs been in the military, and now heâs come home. His familyâs no doubt pushing him towards some kind of occupation, and heâs chosen this as his pursuit.â
Emma wanted to ask more, about if this mystery man had any experience with kids or why, even if he was so very rich, Marie displayed school-girlish enthusiasm at his coming, but the older woman moved on to handle something else. Instead Emma waved Elsa over and asked her if she knew the man who was coming.
âOf course I do, everyone knows him,â Elsa said, thoroughly adamant that this stranger was of some notoriety. Then her features softened and she took on a thoughtful expression. âWell I suppose we know of him. Weâve never met, you see. But itâs impossible not to know him.â
Emma nodded, but she was still somewhat surprised. To this point she hadnât gathered a sense that the family who ran the endowment was exceedingly involved in the day to day of the center. But then again, Elsa had been here far longer than her, and so she probably needed to keep track of the important players who were their most generous donors. Emma could have remained hung up on the strangeness of it all, but instead her mind wandered to the few details she did know. He was a military man, newly home, and he was coming here to make a difference. She thought about that and what that meant, and she found that she already liked him, or at least his attitude. Serving in the armed forces meant a life of service â to come home from that and still want to help others was admirable, and she hoped it would provide a good role model for the children, no matter what his actual child life background might be.
From the window in the great hall where all of the children and staff took their meals, they could all see down the back drive where a second entrance to the center was located. At that moment three black SUVs began their ascent, and the childrenâs attention immediately perked up as they ran to the windows. Emma felt the growing anticipation at the new arrival, and she wondered why there would need to be three SUVs. It reminded her of the protective details that sometimes came in the city, when big time politicians made their way to city hall where she worked for some sort of meeting or photo op. But what would be the reason for such a display today? Why would anyone need one of those when coming to a childrenâs center? It was hard to grasp, but then she questioned her instinct. The men who exited from the vehicles werenât in high profile suits. They were more casually dressed, just like any workers here at the center. She wasnât able to see all of them, but soon enough there were voices in the hall. Marco and Marie greeted the newcomer, and Emma only caught a snippet of the conversation.
âWeâre thrilled to have you here, Sir.â
âKillian, please.â
âKillian. Right, sorry. That may take getting used to.â
âNot a problem. We have time.â
Emma was caught up in the sound of the new voice. It was distant, but even from here she felt an impact at the gravel in the tone and the lilt of the accent. It washed over her, sparking a sizzling sensation that was foreign to her, and after weeks in this country sheâd always found the accent pleasing, but never responded like this. She found herself wanting to know what this man looked like, to see what kind of appearance could go with a voice that enticing, but she was getting ahead of herself. What did it matter what he looked like? He was going to be a coworker, right? This was hardly the time or place to be interested in someone. Still her stomach swooped with the tell-tale flutter of butterflies and she shifted in her seat. The action, along with the new voice in the hall, sparked something in Cecelia to change from comfortable to tense. The young girl grabbed at Emmaâs shirt, latching on for a sense of perceived safety. Emmaâs heart reached out to this poor, sweet girl, and she took her hand gently, trying to assure her as swiftly as she could.
âItâs all right, honey. Youâre safe here. I promise.â
âI donât like strangers,â Cecelia said and Emma tried not to get misty eyed at the sense of uncertainty this little girl held so tight.
âI was a stranger once, wasnât I?â Emma asked and Cecelia considered that before nodding.Â
âBut youâre nice to me. You read us stories and play us music. Youâre my most favorite friend.â
âAnd you are my friend too, honey. So letâs wait and see what kind of person he is before we decide if we like him, okay? You never know â he could be your favorite too.â
Cecelia looked skeptical but ultimately agreed, and Emma was glad to have that sorted. She had been so focused on curtailing Ceceliaâs worry that she forgot where they were. Now she noticed everyone else was standing, children and staff alike, so she helped Cecelia down from her seat and stood up herself. The sounds of people walking in played out around her, but Emma took a moment to make sure her young charge was settled before looking back up. She patted Ceceliaâs hair and brushed her full brown curls from her face, with care. Only then did she look up. But when she did, she never could have expected what would happen.Â
As her eyes took in the stranger, their gazes met, and she was struck by a sense of recognition and realization that sheâd never felt before. Something clicked for her in that moment, in the first few seconds of their seeing each other, and her awareness grew stronger and stronger. So much bubbled up to the surface, emotions and feelings and desire and interest. It was like something was opened within her, and she felt drawn into this man and unable to resist. This stranger had blue eyes, intense but warm all at once, piercing in a way that they seemed like she knew them and they knew her. Instinctively she looked to the rest of him - Killian he said his name was - but it didnât help her sense of disorientation. His face was remarkable, strong and sure. His hair was dark, and his figure was no doubt honed for the expectations of his years of military service. She felt herself taking him all in, and then caught herself and thought about what a scene she was making. This wasnât appropriate. Oggling this man just because he was hot â okay more than hot, he was⊠god was it lame to say perfect â oh Christ she was doing it again. She needed to stop, but when she looked up at him, she caught him doing the same thing to her. It was incredible to feel his interest, and for a moment it was like the world stopped spinning so the two of them could find each other.Â
Find each other? Jesus, Emma, get a grip. The thought ran through her head as Marco began to address them all.
âEveryone, this is our newest friend here at the institute, Killian.â
âYouâre big,â a boy named Seamus called out, unceremoniously and for a beat Marco and Marie looked concerned, but Killian only laughed.
âYou should see my brother.â
âIs he coming too?â Marie asked, looking like she might actually be done in by the news.
âNo, maâam,â Killian said with a small smile and Marie let out a sigh of relief. What was that about?
âWhy do you stand so straight?â another boy asked and Killian explained.
âI was in the royal navy.â This was met by a chorus of oohs and aahs, from the girls and boys alike.
âAre you a good person?â someone asked, and only after a moment did Emma realize it was Cecelia. She was shocked at the display of bravery from her little companion, but then that was compounded by Killianâs movement towards them. He split his looks between Cecelia and her, but when he approached he crouched down so as to be eye level with the little girl.
âWhatâs your name, little one?â
âCecelia.â
âCecelia. Thatâs a beautiful name,â he said honestly and Cecelia swayed side to side a bit with the compliment. âNow as for your question, I certainly try to be good.â
âBut youâre a stranger,â Cecelia said, looking at him with a furrowed brow, as if this was some kind of simple math he should understand.
âFor now I am. But not forever, I hope.â
âMy Emma was a stranger too. Sheâs a good person. Are you like my Emma?â
Now Killian rose to full height and he addressed Emma as much as he did Cecelia. âI do like her.â Emmaâs heart skipped and then she watched his face shift in embarrassment as he realized what he said. âI mean I hope Iâm like her, lass. But only time will tell.â
âMiss Emma, does time talk?â Cecelia asked and Emma bit her lip to keep from laughing as her eyes caught Killianâs again.
âNo, honey. Itâs an expression. It means that with a little bit of time you will know if heâs a good person. You just have to be patient.â
The look Killian gave her in that moment was packed with so much. Gratitude, interest, and something more. There was a charge between them that she just couldnât deny, and she could tell he felt it too. But before he could say anymore, Marco called everyoneâs attention again.
âAnyone have any ideas as to how we should welcome Killian?â he asked and a chorus of answers came flooding in.
âI know! I know! We should show him our giving tree.â
âNo! We should show him our playground!â
âI want to show him my pirate ship!â
âWe should feed him the turnovers Cook makes. She hides them in a secret spot but I know where they are!â
âWell that all sounds brilliant, especially the turnovers. Why donât we do all of it?â Killian asked, before looking to Marco who nodded readily. The kids looked excited, and were eager to go, but before things got too crazy, Killian looked back at Emma and grinned.
âIt was a pleasure meeting you, Emma.â
And with that, and with so much swag and sexiness it made her a little dizzy, this mysterious new man set off, throwing himself into the deep end with these kids, and showing them all that he could hold as own, just as surely as he could hold her attention.
Post-Note: So there we have it! I know, I know, youâre probably mad I kept their meeting so short and waited until the very end, but next chapter I am planning to include this first meeting from Killianâs POV. This story, as much as any of my stories can, has a bit of a slower build, because there are a lot of elements I really want to include, but I promise thereâs plenty of fluff in store and a lot of cuteness that yet to come. Thank you all so much for reading, and I really hope youâll leave a comment or a review. Iâd love to see what you all think and what youâd like to see going forward in this new fic. Anyway, I will do my best to update soon (probably next weekend), but in the meantime I hope youâre all well, safe, and happy in this uncertain time!
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Long Post Alert: I always contemplate how or what to post when in truth some of the dopest people I follow are followed because of how authentic their post are. So heres to no longer diming my light in fear of rejection.đ
So today I came across @vsg_ashli instagram page while watching @iam_baegoals ig story . Even how I started following her is ironic or Divine timing for me and I'll tell you why. I had been consistently working out for about a month and per usual when I come across videos or post that I really enjoy or find inspirational, I save them. For me the save feature is just as great or innovative as the screen shot. I Love It! So I have a bunch of videos I enjoy saved or that have been saved so I can come back to later. Anywho I came across @iam_baegoals weightloss reel one day and was hooked from there. I was motivated and inspired by her real and relatable post. I had just got my waist trainer vest from @whatwaist, I had minor results happening already, so I was feeling like coming across her post was definitely a sign that I'm on the right track. And just fyi most of the pages or people I follow on my personal instagram page are motivating in some shape or form. So she was now added to my daily line up.
Fast forward to today. My husband and daughter are gone to work and school. My one year old son is in his bed sleeping, and I am in my bed stretched out with plans to relax back into a slumber. But per my usual I decide to scroll my insta. I check out @iam_baegoals story's from yesterday and come across @vsg_ashli. I go to her page and her post are simple and honest and very relatable to me as well. I'm and instant fan!
See it doesn't take me long to figure out if I want to invite a certain energy into my daily viewing. Being a stay-at-home mom for practically five years, I've spent A LOT of time on social media. And I know the effects of seeing certain images all the time. You begin to compare and contrast yourself with people who are generally wearing a mask. So over time I've had to change what I allowed myself to view to decrease any unhealthy influences.
When I was a new mom I followed other moms and drew inspiration and sometimes strength from their stories of the ins and outs (and highs and lows ) of motherhood. After my son was born I decided to create my own space to expel my creative writing and Mommy humor. So I created @themotherlessmom (@_motherlessmom Twitter) I figured if these mamas can make a living or at least bring in some revenue from being open and honest about motherhood than so can I. If I was feeling so seen and heard and encouraged by these other women sharing their truths, think of who I can help- who I can encourage to keep going.
So getting back on track, I'm now a Mother of two and have been struggling with my weight what seems like my entire life. I'd start and stop and get motivated and unmotivated again. I teetered between wanting to achieve this goal of weightloss and settling for the idea that I should just accept how I am and keep it pushing. But this time around I got clear about what I actually wanted.
With the Pandemic rolling into the new year I knew I had to make a conscious decision and commitment to myself. Before I thought that once I lost weight I'll feel better about myself. I'll be able to walk into the woman I'm meant to be. However, this time I realized that I needed to do the inner work first and then that can start to flow to the outside. So I did meditation and journaling.
I participated in the 40 Day Abundance challenge twice ( I missed some sessions the first time). I got clear about the vision I had for myself. I started to be intentional with my thoughts and words and deeds. But in order to do this I had to get quiet and alone. I had to make me a priority. My mental health had to have a reset. My heart and mind had to get into alignment. Then and only then was I able to commit to the process of bettering myself.
See I have always had academic success to lean on. Once I finished that part of my life I became a mother and in the first 3-4 year I was giving of myself and not so much too myself. And I had read about this and I knew other moms were guilty of this as well. So this time around I had to tap into my ancestral powers. I had to remind myself of who and who's I am. My family is known for overcoming obstacles meant to break us. I have this same ability inside me. I just have to allow it to push through.
And just like @vsg_ashli I too hope to partner with companies and brands in the future but will for now enjoy what's already in front of me. I believe that it is my responsibility to share my story so that others can find encouragement or empowerment through my words- through my Truth.
Surely, if I can gain this from @iam_baegoals and @vsg_ashli someone will gain it from me.
So heres to just going for it! Putting yourself out there and seeing what might happen. Who knows! The opportunity of your dreams could be waiting for you on the otherside.
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2017: A Year at the Movies
Itâs that time again, folks. A year has gone by, and I spent a lot of it on my ass in dark rooms watching moving pictures. But this year is special! For the first time, my annual list of films worth seeing comes with FILM SCHOOL CRED.Â
What does that mean? Well, I guess I could delve into a deeper analysis of the chosen flicks... But letâs be real, youâre not here for that. So letâs just give the cred its cred and get into it.
2017: The raging dumpster fire of a year seems to be built on a foundation of terrifying surprise and disappointment. Everybodyâs saying it, because itâs very much the truthâthe world has gone batshit.
But itâs also been a remarkably good year for movies. When I try to list my absolute favorites, it gets difficult to rank them. Some gems in the indie circuit; some solid blockbuster fare. So rather than rank âem, I say fuck the numbers. Hereâs what you should watch. Top 10:
Call Me By Your Name
Jesus, Gawd. The last 20 minutes of this movie alone are worth the rest of it. A beautiful tale of friendship, love, identity... and how all of these things can be tremendously confusing. I wasnât fully hooked until around halfway through, but good leftovers gravy am I glad I stuck it out.
The Big Sick
It warms my heart that this lovely gem of a film is based on a true story. This movie is... Well, itâs fucking great. Amazing comedy, perfectly timed and nuanced drama. For we of the cynical Gen Y/Millennial crowd, this is the rom-com we needed, because grand gestures donât work, there is no rushing to the airport, and thereâs some surprisingly deep work at play when it comes to a timeless conflict in matters of the heart: family values vs who you love. The cast is on fire. The script is gold. If you missed this movie, youâre using your smartphone wrong.
The Bad Batch
If you tell me Ana Lily Amirpour made a film, I already love it. Iâd been wooed ever since A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT, and when the grapevine started juicing on Amirpourâs newest joint, a dystopian survival tale, I was sold. When I finally got to sit down and watch it, I was blown away by how much of a visual storyteller Amirpour is. The visual pallette alone is drool-inducing. But the amount of worldbuilding and character development done free of expository bouts of dialogue is just tremendous. Now, that being said, the story involves cannibals, a lot of dismemberment, and perhaps just a bit too much shirtless Jason Momoa... But if thatâs your thing, this oneâs for you.
Lady Bird
Look, everybodyâs already ranted to you about how great this movie is. You should really see it. No? Okay. Fine. Itâs a fantastic, fantastic coming of age tale. Herein youâll find a dysfunctional family, some well-drawn mother-daughter tensions, and a beautiful exploration of the thing that happens to most well-adjusted adultsâthe moment where you realize youâre grateful to your parents for everything theyâve done, despite the fact youâve been a shit about it for the past 6-10 years. If that doesnât strike a chord with you, maybe watch this movie and get a therapist?
Wind River
And speaking of getting a therapist, you might need one after this. Wind River is not by any stretch an easy film to watch (CW: rape scene late in the second act), but it is a gritty mystery that does what any crime story should well: it highlights a particularly ignored dark spot in North American society: the unaccounted-for loss of countless First Nations women on reservations. The politics are tied to the heart of this story, but rarely does it come off as preachy or a gimmick. At its heart, this mystery is a character study. In fact, nearly all of the moments that really sing are the quiet moments between the bigger set pieces. That being said, thereâs a standoff sequence that happens late in the movie that is FUCKING INTENSE. You need a strong stomach for this one, but I was really impressed with it; the simplicity and effectiveness of the writing, the stark visuals, the top-notch performances. Itâs great.
Logan
Logan made my cry. Actually, Iâm pretty sure all of these movies coaxed a tear. But hereâs the thing. I donât actually give a shit about Wolverine. Heâs not my favorite X-person. Heâs definitely not my favorite anti-hero... But this movie was fucking exceptional. Not only does it take Loganâs character to an honorable and earned conclusion, it shows us that superhero movies donât have to be for kids; they donât have to follow the same old formula of âgood guys learn something and winâ... Of course, conventions are played with in this movie, but almost always to toy with your expectation as a viewer. You never know for certain if Loganâs going to make it out of this one on top... And when it ends, you wonât feel the same âEnhâ that usually comes with the credits of a big I.P. movie.
Baby Driver
If you go into Baby Driver planning to take apart the story or to really delve into the character study of a young getaway driver... Youâre missing the point of this movie. Instead, go in expecting a musical that happens to revolve around crime, and a young getaway driverâs learning that crime is only fun to a point. Itâs a great thematic deconstruction of heist and getaway movies, showing us why we enjoy these things before peeling away the layers of heightened idealism until we just see the truth: crime is where people die and innocence is lost. (CW: Kevin Spacey, one of the newly minted shitstains of Hollywood garbage men... But heâs a nominal force.) It also has a killer soundtrack, some of the best driving sequences to grace the screen for a while, and itâs all tied together with that expertly stylized fantasy vision that belongs to Edgar Wright alone.
Ingrid Goes West
The thing I love most about this fiendishly unrepentant social media satire is that it will legit piss off people who buy into the whole âInsta-lyfeâ. It picks apart how easily one can manufacture a personality or brand online that in no way represents who they actually are. It also, with zero subtlety, highlights just how fucking batshit our world can get when we start valuing our online avatars more than the people behind them. Of course, it wouldnât be a proper satire if the facade didnât shatter, and where that takes the story of this troubled young woman as she tries to manufacture the life sheâs been double-tapping in her feed? Well... I thought it was bloody brilliant.
Band Aid
A small screen gem that totally destroyed me on the first viewing. Strap in with tissues and follow this quirky dramedy which follows a couple reeling from the fallout of a miscarriage. Theyâre not coping well, and in order to save their marriage, they decide to start turning their fights into songs. Sounds cute, right? But thatâs the thing about cute band-aids: they donât heal the wound on their own. Check this one out for some brilliant and bizarre bits of comedy, some hilarious songs, and some moments that are just heartbreaking. I wanted to give this movie #1 with a bullet, but then again, Iâm not ranking this year, and how on earth could I forget...
Get Out
This movie was amazing. I knew it would be from the first time I saw its trailer, but good zombie Jesus on a popsicle stick, did it deliver. Social horror is the best horror, because as weird and horrible as the movie gets, everything that happens in it actually fucking happens every day of the year. No, not not a young person of color getting kidnapped and brainwashed by a bunch of upper-class white people... Jesus, do you actually watch movies literally? Do you not understand allegory? Does the subject of race, and how privileged upper-class assimilation looks through a Twilight Zone lens make you uncomfortable? Then...
You thought I was gonna write âGet out!â didnât you? Nah. Go watch this movie. If it makes you uncomfortable, good.Â
BUT DANIEL, WHAT ABOUT THE LAST JEDI?
I liked it, okay? It wasnât perfect, and Iâm sure Iâll get into that in more depth in a later post (or perhaps even in a podcast... thatâs right, Iâm working on shit). But all in all, a great entry to the franchise, and the first SW movie for a while to actually have the balls to move the franchise in a new trajectory and build off what the OT started. If you disagree, you can go wank your Return of the Jedi Luke Saber in the corner and cry about the lack of fanservice. Your days are numbered, cannon police.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
IT, GOTG Vol 2, and fuck it, Iâm saying it: Dunkirk gave me a massive âmeh.â
DID ANYTHING SUCK?
...The Election? Um... yeah, but Iâm not going to the trouble of securing pictures for these. A list in short:
- Atomic Blonde
- Logan Lucky
- Kong: Skull Island
- Bright
- Max Landis in general
- Joss Whedon in general
And yeah. Thatâs a year at the movies. Toodles until 2018.
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