#i've missed themmmm

[dodgebolts]

this is modern art

[armatization]

He's surprised Yuri doesn't back down. Claude realises now that he shouldn't be surprised; he walked right into Yuri's trap. He can't imagine what kind of ploy this is. He doesn't know what Yuri wants, what he truly wants. Maybe all he wants is a kiss. Maybe all he wants is one night together. Maybe he wants everything.

Claude feels like he's playing with a losing hand. That's never stopped him from playing before, however. And right now, he wants to play.

How far will they go, he wonders. How far can Claude push? How far does he want to push? Yuri certainly doesn't seem to hesitate. Claude's overthinking will be the death of him.

He's glad the library is deserted at the moment; he'd rather not explain what he wants to do to Yuri. His arms move to snake around Yuri's body, until he has a good enough grip on him to flip their positions. Now, Yuri is pressed against the table. He pulls away from the kiss, just for a moment, to whisper.

"There, isn't this much better?" Now he's really expecting Yuri to squirm away.

They're so close now, and there's no choice but to make a bold move: Leave or give in. Shut him down, or give in to the game they've been playing with each other for ages now. Yuri knows what he'd prefer, but he isn't in the habit for forcing people to do something they aren't comfortable with - well, except the people he's killed, they were likely not comfortable with their lives ending prematurely. So he waits, eyes half lidded while he watches the gears turn in Claude's head.

And yes, he had hoped for this, even if he would have played it off as nothing had Claude pushed him away. He doesn't, though, he grabs Yuri's hips and finally lets their lips touch, and it's enough to know that Claude gave in first. It's a small win, barely a win, but Yuri takes his wins where he can, especially when the other player is something as clever as Claude.

He's almost sly in how he kisses him, a fluid motion from the brush of lips to the parting of them, years of training in this department helping him know how to make smooth work of something as simple as a kiss.

But maybe it isn't quite so simple. Yuri's had enough intimate partners to know when it's meaningless and when it isn't - it always is, it's always about power and control and getting what you want - but there's something he rather enjoys about the slide of Claude's lips against his own, and not just because it physically feels good.

He can't think about that, though, decided he'll never think about it, and instead presses in close, their bodies flush, waiting to see how this plays out.

[samiisey]

they (are dancing)

~( ˘▾˘~)

[longing4yesterday]

i've accidentally sucked myself back in to i've just seen a face. so uh, i'm gonna be on lock down w/ these guys for a while i think.

[byanyan]

“ Fuck being the bigger person; I’m going to start biting people. ”

absolutely unhinged comedic reliefㅤㅤ∘ ˚ ( accepting )

ㅤbreathing a soft, sympathetic, affectionate laugh, byan reaches out for their boyfriend's wrist, tugging him down to join them on the couch. making sure that a plush cushion is tucked between him and the arm of the couch, they slide an arm over his shoulders and pull his legs up to lie across their own.

ㅤㅤ" rough day, huh? "ㅤthey ask, pressing a belated kiss of greeting to sol's lips. the hand hanging over his shoulder lifts, fingers carding gently through his hair as amusement quirks at the corner of their mouth.

ㅤㅤ" i mean, y'got my support. 'f anyone's gonna be on board with you startin' to bite the people that get on your nerves, y'know it's gonna be me. "ㅤhe is, after all, the one person who has not only heard most (if not all) of the stories of them biting people in the past, but has also witnessed them actually doing it. that, paired with their affinity for affectionately sinking their teeth into him, obviously makes them the best person to bring such a notion to. even if it is just a joke, he knows his audience well.

ㅤㅤ" could even show ya all the best techniques. "ㅤspoken like they have any, like most of the times they've seriously bitten someone, it hasn't been on pure instinct and desperation. a glint of mischief dancing in their eyes, byan leans closer to nuzzle at the side of sol's head.

ㅤㅤ" —or, better yet, y'could just sic me on 'em instead. keeps you outta trouble, 'n i get the satisfaction'a stickin' it to someone who's causin' ya problems. that's my job, anyway! "ㅤwith no warning, they chomp (lightly) down on his shoulder and then flash a him a broad grin, their nose scrunching playfully.

ㅤㅤ" i'm the only one who's allowed to cause you trouble like that! me! "

[cloudbends]

MORE FRIEREN?????

[elencr]

･ .  ✶ ━━      it was a little overwhelming sometimes. appearing , disappearing and then reappearing in a completely different place. elenore sometimes wished that she could just be a normal 26 year old. just someone who could complain about their work , about boyfriends , girlfriends , go out with friends. but here she was in a seedy night club that was incredibly way too loud. she's pressed against the far wall - trying her best to avoid the bodies that wandered past her. ellie couldn't make heads or tails of where ( or when ) she was , she'd probably be stuck here for a while , so she'd just wait out her leap in the bathroom or something. hands pressed over her ears as her body curled in against itself - until she felt something grab onto her hand. jerking away slightly , ellie lifts her head. someone had appeared next to her. their body - had a slightly different colour to it , something that definitely wasn't human. it almost sparkled in the low uvesq light. now that slightly answered her when question. letting her hand drop , ellie felt the other slide their own hand ( which was far too smooth ) to hold onto hers , intertwining their fingers. staring into the androids eyes for a couple of seconds , her whole body seemed to drop and relax suddenly ... " mind ... ? " she whispered - her body then proceeded to practically fall into theirs , head resting against its chest. " how'd you find me ? "

╰   ––––––– ✧   @varhanas   :      asked      ❨        ❛ [ INTERTWINE ]  for one muse to hold the other’s hand in public in a comforting manner. ❜           ❩˙

[ghosttoastx]

Bituín Character Lore Stuff

gonna try my best to sum up as much as I can about them under the cut :3

∘₊✧The Hermit✧₊∘

Name: Bituín (Bits)

Pronouns: She/They

Age: 16

Birthday: April 21

Craft: Paper

Weapon: Pointy Umbrella

Armor: Moth Clip

Background:

A shut-in recluse from one of the Houses of Jouvente, on a journey across Vougarde, accompanying their best friend along the way.

Personality:

- Very socially awkward with terrible communication skills,

- Oftentimes stay quiet around people she is unfamiliar with

- Likes poking fun at and making lighthearted jabs towards the people she's comfortable around

- Can be a bit sarcastic at times

- Always two seconds away from a psychotic break/hj

More Lore important Facts:

- Due too bad anxiety, Bits has always had a difficult time interacting with people, leaving her to spend most of her time locked away in her dorm room at the House of change.

- Bits’ father has been missing since she was about 4 or 5. Bits was too young at the time to really understand when they had disappeared, but her mother was wracked with grief over a person she didn’t even know ever existed in the first place. 

- the disappearance of her Husband drove bits mom a little coo-coo-bananas, causing a strange relationship to form between her and Bits

- One night when bits is about 10 or 11, her mother tells her is a manic, possibly drunken frenzy that she was going to be leaving, in search of something. She wanted to bring bits with her originally, but inevitably decided it’d be safer to just up and leave bits alone in the House. 

- bits would often spend time either cooped up in their lonely dorm, or would be hanging out with her friend and/or his family (probably for like, holidays and diner and stuff)

- while out on this pilgrimage/journey or whatever through Vougarde, Bits is hoping that maybe, just maybe, she might find her mother again. For better or for worse

Miscellaneous Facts:

-Can’t cook for shit

- Has an interest in plants and flora

- The claw clip in their hair is based off of a Luna Moth

- Likes to study craft (because of this, she is also know how to deal weak scissor damage)

- Grew up in one of the Houses of Change in Jouvente due to their mother being a Housemaiden there

- Bits speaks animatedly with their hands

- Favorite foods are Chocolate lava cake, Pineapple bread pudding, and Plain rice

- Bits isn't quite sure of the origins of the necklace she likes to wear, but looking at it makes her head hurt and her heart ache...

- Height is 5’8 (172 cm I think??)

- likes books and reading (specifically stories with found family and and fantasy)

Miscellaneous Art/doodles:

(these next two are technically from the PartySwap au but they're still just a younger version of Bits so)

okokok I think I've compiled most of the important stuff :D!!

Please please please feel free to ask me about my OCs!! I want to talk more about themmmm!!!!!

[bloodhoundluke]

secrets?

pairing: luke hemmings x f!reader (fc: claudia tihan)

a/n: hello dear people! 🎀 i haven't had the time to write basically anything, so here is another instagram blurb. i love doing these, it's so fun! in this blurb, y/n is a songwriter and she is assigned to have a songwriting trip with 5sos. the fans start to speculate if luke and y/n are dating. later, luke and y/n decide to go on a vacation together. ( Y/S/N stands for your ship name).

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yourinstagram Song camp and late night hours

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lrhcurls97 Are they dating??? Luke what are you doing there???? Who is this girl????

cakelm1_ OMG GUYS! Michael commented 'So there the blondie still is...' and deleted it right after?? 😳

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yourinstagram Mama loves u (and MISSES U)

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michaelclifford Still can't get over Moose's reaction to him lol

yourinstagram Omg it was hilarious!

yourbestfriend I can tell he misses you too...he's been cryin' a lot since you left 🥺

yourinstagram Stooop 😭😭

lukehemmings Cute 🐕

lrhcurls97 LUCAS????

yourinstagram

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yourinstagram Thanks for this opportunity fellas. Calum, Michael, Ashton and Luke, I loved working with you guys. You taught me so much. The passion you have for this job is admirable. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Ps. And thanks for the occasional secret selfies you took with my phone.

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5sos Thank you Y/N for working with us, you are so talented. We were a bit of a pain in the ass sometimes, but you tolerated it well. Love you! ❤️

calumhood Thank you Y/N, you're a literal sunshine!

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yourinstagram This vacay got me glowin'

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5saucymalum LUKE LIKED!!

yourbestfriend ILYYY BUBS 🥺 happiness looks gorgeous on you <3

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5sos.updates Luke posted this on his Instagram with the text 'Love the view' and deleted it right after. It's speculated that the girl in the picture is the songwriter 5sos worked with a while ago.

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lukeswildflower ALERT ALERT!! LUKE HAS A FINSTA GUYS

cashtonscherry LUKE???!!

loveroflukey i really hope she makes him happy ❤️

lukehemmings

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lukehemmings I heard vacation photo dumps are cool. The word itself is horrible.

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michaelclifford You're ridiculous

lukehemmings C'mon man

5sosforlyf OMG THEY ARE ON A VACATION TOGETHER?? Y/N HAS TO BE THERE TOO???

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yourinstagram Hi lovers 🤍 These past two weeks could be described in just three words: reading, sunbathing and eating. I've read so much that you just might call me the next Shakespeare (not really).

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sgfg_1049 IF THEY REALLY ARE TOGETHER, LUKE IS A LUCKY MAN...LIKE WOW...i'm definitely a bisexual.

nitswdefender imagine y/n and luke reading together?? 😭😭

yourbestfriend never knew Shakespeare looked that good 🥵

yourinstagram I love youuu 😭💗💗

ashtonirwin Big love! ☀️❤️

lukehemmings

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lukehemmings Beer and a pretty view.

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calumhood Enjoy the trip man!

teefsos THE TABLE IS SEATED FOR TWO????

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5sos.updates Luke and Y/N were spotted in Rome, Italy earlier today. Apparently they were in Greece last week and then traveled from Spain to Italy.

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5cashton OMG!!!

vapory_cal I LOVE THEMMMM ❤️

saucymikey FIRST OFFICIAL Y/S/N PIC OH LORD I AM CRYING

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yourinstagram Hi again...🎀

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lukehemmings Hi 🥰❤️

y/s/n.updates THEY HAVE NO BUSINESS BEING THIS CUTE ASDFGHJKL

glitteryash my Y/S/N heart ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

lukehemmings

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lukehemmings Pick the cuter winner.

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yourbestfriend Hmmm lemme think… my bestie

yourinstagram Bby I love u 💘

5sos Definitely not Luke

yourinstagram LMAOOOOOO

lukehemmings HEYYY

a/n: ps. i just wanted to say that i came up with the usernames randomly, so if you identify yourself or something, it wasn’t intentional 🥺 hope u enjoyed this one!

© 2023 bloodhoundluke

[fandomwe1rd0]

PANEL JUST ENDED

WHAT DO YOU THINK???

AHHHH I LOVE IT! I HAVE SO MUCH TO SAY ABOUT THE SNEAK PEAK DESPITE IT BEING 2 MINUTES I'M JUST GONNA TALK ABOUT THAT IF THAT'S OK!

AHHHH MY BOYS I'VE MISSED THEMMMM

Them listening to a podcast together is so adorable

MORTY IS SO FUCKING CUTE AWWWW "Ball is life!"

Morty continues being adorable! Seeing him speak in sci-fi words is so cute

Rick shielding his grandbaby!

I like seeing Morty's moral compass! It's nice to see that he's still a good natured kid!

"You and your damn moral compass" Rick ass line

Of course Rick and Morty couldn't just get along for 2 minutes. My boys!

I do have a small complaint that Rick is out of character for putting his life over Morty's when we've seen that he doesn't do that *cough* A RICKLE IN TIME *cough* this is especially confusing since he generally treats Morty better now but eh we did only see 2 minutes

Overall pretty good besides Rick being out of character! excited to see the full episode!

[velvetvexations]

I'm answering these via text again because it would take way too long otherwise!

read the screencaps of that one really nasty transradfem you rb'd a little earlier and you know what struck me in particular is, especially as they went on (there were many) it was so interesting seeing how many of them used text like "trans women" almost exclusively for trans women but trans men/mascs got almost exclusively called 'tboys' 'they/hes' 'tmes' 'theyfabsbians (???)' and 'aidans' and not once just called trans men. and i wonder if theres some part of them that is aware of how bad that would look. how much more spiteful that would seem. or at least more obviously full of shit. or maybe its just self-righteous rage idk. it doesn't REALLY matter WHY, its just stomach-curdling dehumanization and its suuuch a bummer. anyway youre great as ever! have a good weekend :)

It's so fucking gross and weird, and blatantly transandrophobic specifically in a way that's undeniable.

The conversations around it have cooled down, but it was disconcerting seeing people act like the reaction to intersex people in athletics is purely transphobic (and only impacting intersex athletes incidentally), when one of the people actually supporting rulings against intersex women is Joanna Harper, a trans woman and scientist. She has previously testified against Caster Semenya on behalf of World Athletics. I support Harper's work in arguing for trans women's inclusion in sport. It is vitally important. I do not wish ill on her whatsoever. But she showcases the huge intersexism problem the wider trans community has, which needs to be more widely acknowledged. ("Hyperandrogenism and women vs women vs men in sport: A Q&A with Joanna Harper" is perhaps the most illustrative example of her views.)

Also, you straight-up have countless numbers of radfems and other transphobes taking the intersex argument into account wrt Imane Khelif and going "yeah well he's still a male sweetie :)" so it's not like you can even say her situation specifically was about trans women even if that was a large part of it.

this isnt a trans related thing but i know you answer asks often so apolgies in advance do you ever get so excited that you just dont do something? like, not "oh i dont have the energy/cant focus/ect" but your just so excited to do something that you literally can't? i'm having that with some videos i wanna watch and its like pleaseeee i just wanna watch themmmm but now i've been plagued with energy

sorry, anon with to much energy again, would like to add i'm not sure if i have adhd or not but i'm leaning towards no cause it would be really inconvenient if i did and also this happens with literally everything not just videos, books, youtube vids(rn), tv shows, games idk how to end this so have a good day!

My problem is definitely in the opposite direction, I never have enough energy. Would that we could switch.

So I will say iirc social murder is a legitimate concept that's typically used to describe the ways that vulnerable populations are quietly killed under the guise of "letting die" such as putting DNRs on disabled patients during covid who had no desire for and indeed no idea they had effectively been marked as "acceptable to let die". It goes along with stuff like abjectification aka a demographic is made into not simply an object or non-human but a monster worthy of being put down. The abjectification of Palestinians is what allows the state of israel to say explicitly or implicitly things like "there are no innocent civilians" Sorry if there's any typos I've missed ^^;;

Pervious anon again to also clarify that social murder is something done systematically and can be done by omission too like the way in which adoptees especially trans racial & international adoptees face higher rates of suicide, risk of harm fron caregives, and medical issues that go treated bc of a lack of family medical history bc were just seen as ungrateful for wanting contact with our families of origin even if it's SOLEY for getting our medical records

Trans ppl of all kinds experience social murder through medical neglect, domestic/caregiver/workplace violence and though omission via lack of legal protection/trans panic defense stuff. Social murder is not something one individual does to another individual though individuals do uphold the systems that allow social murder...it's very uncomfortable to be part of the demographics that are subject to these quiet "letting die" situations and fear that we'll become a statistic and then have ppl try to turn it into an interpersonal gotcha for lateral aggression / separatist purposes so like ty for trying to course correct that Again sorry if we missed any typos and we think your really cool ^^;;

I think that's just a similar name for an entirely different concept, though. I don't know to what extent "social murder" is or was used outside of transradfem circles to mean "canceling but like, evil" but it was the first time I heard either the phrase or that context.

hey as a trans man I just wanted to let you know I really really appreciate your blog and you standing with us, I hope we can all endeavour to stand by each other in times like this. we're stronger together than apart and every trans person, regardless of identity, deserves to have a voice.

It's always my pleasure, anon.

nice transandrophobic opinion, nerd. did you get it from your favorite tankie blogger?

lmao fr I need to start using that

Miss Velvet, I am unfollowing, flambéing, blocking, etc for your dragon ball takes! …just kidding. I love your posts.

I have all the right takes.

youre so cool

I knowwwwww

such a weird assumption that trans women cant be into detrans kink too?? my trans girlfriend was into it and even if i personally wasnt i like being a kink sponge so she could get it all out on me

It's especially bullshit because the coiner of transandrophobia was crucified for a indulging a trans woman with a detrans kink.

out of curiosity. any thoughts on cannibalism? hypothetically of course. fantasy only

Not my thing, although I think the metaphysical idea of incorporating what you eat into your spirit somehow is fascinating.

I checked the post and I'm not seeing ops letting terfs call trans women rapist in the replies Like its not there They were just offline and can't be online to block every shit terf that speaks every three seconds. Also love how that person remived rbs after u saw the post bc they know theyre lying and pretending they're being "dogpiled"

I relaize I might just have all the terfs blocked but my point stabds: this person probably isnt chronically online to argue with every terfs who makes up lies. i sometimes just ignore them bc yhe obly terfs i worry about are the ones who say that shit in real queer spaces an noth their pathetic little blogs

Yeah, like. The idea was that they were deleting one group of radfems and not the other and that just wasn't true. So frustrating, but them killing the reblogs is hilarious as always.

[missamyrisa2]

Since Miss Amy is teasing all the tickle bugs out there, it's only fair that she gets some teases back 😉 tippy tap nails all over her belt all while cooing in her sensitive ears tickly tickle talk to gigglemelt your brain. Soft purple feathers tickling those cute pits of yours with soft loving brushes. The nibbles and lickles on your toes and soles, especially on that spot under the toes. Once you are giggling out of your mind. The royal queen with get the softest tickle job until she "explodes" from ticklish she is 😈 the strong giggle mama loves her coochie coos

Such a stream of madness escaping my lips, I can stop it no more than I can control the gyrations of my body as each sensitive spot is being identified, catalogued, and thoroughly exploited by those endless soft touches.

ghhhhaaaa I hateeeee hate hateeee that you picked up on whereee my sensitivities are latelyyyy~!! Mmmmhh which are sensitive activities BY THE WAY And you cannnnnOOOTT! take advantage of themmmm I'm mmmhhh I'm the one who is giving pittygasms and toegasmssss these aren't for you to exploreee!! WHICH by the way you should be sooo interested in hearing youuuu ticklyyyy jerk!!! IS meee talking about those things which aren't the thing which is soooo bad you don't even knowww which is the tapsss fuckkkk I can't say thattttt I didn't say it you can't make me say ittt you can't handle the tRUUUTH gooossh that guy had a big mouth and I do tooo because whyyy did I Ever let on about the belllllttttt ghahhaaaa that word you are melting meeee oooooh what a worldddd!! Puttt those nailssss awayyy they're toooo nailyyyy you needed a hammer not an Amyyyyy~!!!

Such a funny thing, maybe one of my giggles is at the absurdity of how much working out I've done to build my strength and endurance and yet it all goes to waste under the teasing touch of a tickle. My poor biceps flex and strain, trying to do anything to stop this as they're made to twitch along with my increasingly pinkened belly. I suppose I should at least be grateful my tummy is getting a workout. And my voice. The sounds they're making me make are so absurd. I'm so vocal, between my endless babbling and increasingly loud giggling moans. But how could I ever hope to control myself when these touches are all over my body, in my most dreaded yet desired hot spots. I love how much I hate every moment ~ all these thoughts to avoid even thinking about what these taps are doing to me. Every ping ricochets into my ears like a twirling brush and I'm tickled from the inside out, every time my body registers contact at the metal buckle it's like a sash of tickles wraps freshly around my waist and hips. Every time this weakness is exploited my most royal parts betray me and throb madly, as if punishing me for being so ridiculous with this kink~ no matter how I thrash and twist and buck, those wicked nails follow the flower buckle and I'm made to feel such overloading sensations....

Okay okay okay okayyyyy why do purple feathers even existtt there's no purple birddd there's no plum chickadee chickadooooble blue foooted booobieeee ghhhmmmnnhhh get off my spotsssss did you know that stupid spot on 7-up had his own videooo gameeee? Hey let's go playyy itttt! nnnhhhhaa not the queen not the queeen keep awayyyy she's not bothered she's mmmhh pelehehease please nooo nooo jobbbb I quittttt I didn't even fill out my w-2 and this like a w-999999 because it tiiiiiicklessss!!! Nooo cooochie coooo noneeee mmh unnnhhh alll my working out for nooothinggggg~~ pleeease no more tappppss the flower is tapped outttttt no more nectar for youuuu buzzzy beee mmhhh bumbleeee beeeEEEEeeee~

And the tickles are still tickling, still are tickling. The magic words are said and there's no hope now. My muscles are beyond useless my arms and legs are complete noodles and my belly just limps as it is bullied beyond belief. Now the queen is hot andddd gooobyeee~

[sellaspeaks]

missing themmmm

i've never been here for a proper drought before sooo it's torture rn💔

oh baby i hate to break it to you but this is barely a drought

i don’t think it’ll be months but it very much could be

like we’ll get crumbs fs but sometimes hunting down anything w both of them in it is a near impossible task

[miusmusings]

aksjldajdlajdl THAI BOYS??? DOMUNDI THAI BOYS?? IN MY KBL???

what is this what is this what is this what is this

I had to pause and rewind and then the way I gasped. I've missed themmmm

Also black (with green) and such eyecatching pink (it's a hard colour to pull off but he actually looks quite ok??? So glaring tho, thai boys bringing in a pop of colours in washed out kbls XD)

[artdcnaldson]

aawww stawp i've missed u too!! i hope you liked the asks i sent the other day <333

-🐞

YESSS <3 I love themmmm esp the choking one bc I love drama and angst teehee

[giggly-squiggily]

Can i request lee hiyori and ler kisumi from free? Coz like in the movie kisumi kept saying that hiyori was cute and it made me kinda ship themmmm

Oo, this is a new pair! :D I don't remember how much they interacted in the movies- I might have missed this one lols. Either way- I've gotcha covered, anon! :3

Cloud 9 (Taglist):

@duckymcdoorknob @baby-tickles2022 @cupcake-spice13 @

“Guess who’s here?” Kisume poked his head through the dormroom, jazz hands and everything. “It’s me!”

Hiyori glanced briefly at him before returning to his homework. “Hi, problem.”

“Ah- Taylor. You’re definitely going through it.” Kisume nodded wistfully as he walked in, a bag of convenient store goodies in hand as he gently kicked the door shut behind him. “How long has it been since they left? Not even half a day I think?”

“Don’t make me out to be some desperate guy. I’m not even upset.” Hiyori glared at his homework, his pencil digging in so hard the pink haired man was worried he’d rip the sheet. “If you’re only here to bug me, go somewhere else. I’m busy.”

“Hiyori, my guy- it’s Friday night and you’re here doing homework that’s not even due till-” Kisume shot a glance at his planner. “Wednesday!”

“Better to be prepared.”

“I think you’re avoiding the issue.”

Hiyori stopped, pencil in white knuckles as he counted backwards from ten in his head. He wasn’t upset that Ikuya’s off on a roadtrip with his old swimmates. It wasn’t like it was some secretive event; they’d been planning the trip for awhile now, and Ikuya shared all the details- hesitantly at first but with more confidence as they got closer to the big day. He even extended the invite to Hiyori- something the brunette kindly but firmly turned down. This was his chance to reunite with old friends-he'd just be third wheeling.

No- he wasn’t upset Ikuya went. If anything, he was happy for him.

He just felt so off without him. That old loneliness crept in, hovering in the corners of his mind as the reality that he wasn’t gonna see the green haired boy again until Tuesday at the latest hit him. He hated it- that old insecurity. It made him feel so pathetic.

“Hiyori?” A finger poking at his ribs snapped him out of his thoughts. “Are you still there?”

Oh- right. Kisumi- the annoyingly pretty boy currently invading his space. Forgot about him. “Unfortunately.”

“Oof- right for the jugular with that one.” Kisumi poked him a few more times, grinning at the twitches he received in return. “You wound me- like Brutus wounded Caesar. Et tu, Hiyori?”

“Your own fau-lt.! Stop th-at.” He tried blocking the hand poking him with his arm, but Kisume was adamant on tickling him. Before long two fingers were tasering his side, leading to a full onslaught of fingers worming past his barrier, pressing into his ribcage. “Doohoohn’t!”

“Nope! You clearly need a distraction, Hiyori! One that doesn’t involve homework.” Kisume giggled as the brunette tried stabbing him with his pencil, easily avoiding each jab as he carried on tickling. Spinning Hiyori’s chair so he was facing him, he latched onto both sides, rapidly tapping his fingers against his weak spots. “Come on, give me a smile! You know you want to!”

“Geehhehheht! Aheahhahha- gehehehhet ooohohohohohoff! Gehahahahahahahha!” Hiyori cackled out, dropping his pencil as he doubled over, a reluctant grin pulling at his lips. “Kihihiihiihihsumheehehehhehehe, stahhahhahap!”

“What was that? Don’t stop? Okay!” The pink haired man giggled as he carried on, drilling into his highest ribs before dragging his fingers down to his hips, repeating the process again and again as Hiyori spasmed. “Wow- you’re so ticklish! Where’d this come from? Last I checked you were immune!”

“AHeahahhahahahha! I dohohohohohohn’t know, I juuhuhuhuhuhust ahahahhaam!” Hiyori gave up on pushing him away, instead now trying to twist away in his chair.

For a brief moment- it worked!

Until the entire thing tipped over, sending him tumbling to the ground. Kisume was quick to follow. “KIHIHIHIIHISUUHUHUHUMIHIHIHIIHIHI! He cried, his laugh increasing to a proper guffaw when the pink haired man grabbed his ankle, dancing his fingers along his foot.

“That’s my name! Man, you’re so ticklish here!” Kisumi laughed, giving his foot one last scribble before releasing him, giggling as Hiyori curled into himself. “Had enough?”

“Ehehehe…ehehehehe…I frehahahhaking hahhate yoohoohu…” He groaned, lacking any real malice. Wiping at his eyes, he leaned back with a sigh, suddenly tired.

“Nah, you love me. You know you do.” Kisumi crawled over so he was leaning over the brunette, poking him in the belly. “You think I’m cute~”

“Shuuhuhsh! No I don’t!” He glared, but the smile on his lips killed any real effect it may have had. “Ugh, you’re so-”

“Charming? Adorable? Charismatic?” Kisumi winked. “You’re too kind- please keep going.”

Hiyori snorted, pushing him some. “Annoying for sure.”

“Ack!” Kisumi collapsed across him, clutching his chest. Unable to fight it off- the brunette laughed and laughed, fresh giggles replacing his tickly ones. Kisumi was soon to follow, laughing just as much.

Eventually, when their bellies were aching from mirth and their cheeks were pink with breathlessness, Kisumi sat up with his trademark smile, eyes warm. “Hey- let’s go play basketball!”

“Somehow I knew you’d ask that.” Hiyori rolled his eyes but let the other pull him up to his feet. “Fine- maybe a game or two.”

“That’s the spirit!” Kisumi laughed as he ran out the door, reaching back just in time to grab Hiyori’s wrist.

For the first time in a while, his thoughts weren’t on Ikuya or his loneliness. Just on the pretty pink boy who showed up when he needed someone, all smiles and sunshine.

Thanks for reading!