#in my mind is the 'don't forget you're here forever' board but instead it's 'don't forget nothing lasts forever' 🙃

[magefeathers]

despite the mixed feelings about RCA as a company, right now I'm really glad that sleep token just recently signed with a new label, because it means new music Is Definitely Happening, At Some Point. Because right now, looking at the first show, everything about the way this tour is laid out looks like a victory lap/farewell tour

[thinkingaboutbetterdays]

miami bound. ( ricardo tubbs x reader )

gif belongs to me

Saying goodbye to Ricardo was difficult, more so now that his brother was murdered and you realized you had lost sight of his mortality - his life in danger more often due to his line of work. You knew he had to leave to find the answers and revenge he wanted and there was nothing you could say to stop him. And when you thought of his older brother who welcomed you into the family with open arms once Ricardo made it clear that it was different with you - that you weren't just another fling - you couldn't find the words to convince him not to go after his killer. 

You did not know how long he would be gone but you knew that it was something he needed to do alone and Ricardo delayed his vendetta for a night, spending it with you making sure you knew exactly how he felt about you. You weren't to mention his departure to anyone or tell them where he was, and you knew it would be difficult but if it would help him let go of his rage then you would support him however you could.

You drove him to the airport and stayed with him at the gate until the plane was ready to depart. "Be careful." You told him softly. "If they find out that you're undercover under false pretences -"

"Now, you don't worry that pretty little head, mama." He rested his hands on your arms and kissed you deeply, pulling away moments later. "I'll be back as soon as I get Calderone."

You knew there was nothing you could say to make him stay, so you sent him a smile and placed a hand on his cheek. "I love you."

"And for that, I am a very lucky man." He mirrored your smile, turning his head to kiss your palm when it was announced his plane was boarding. "I'll call you when I land."

You pressed your lips together, holding back the tears forming in your eyes as he picked up his suitcase and walked away. He looked back and you sent him the best smile you could muster. Ricardo returned it and boarded the plane. You prayed then that this wasn't the last time you would see him.

Ricardo stayed true to his word and called you when he landed and every night from his rented apartment which was the size of a cell. You knew he was starting to lose hope the longer he stayed in Miami but instead of begging him to come home you helped him find his drive again and a few weeks later he called you after meeting Sonny for the first time, informing you about their temporary partnership and eventually their failure to apprehend Calderone. Several days later he called you at work to ask you something that would change your lives forever.

"I've been offered a job here in Miami working Vice." You glanced around the diner as you held the phone to your ear before taking the telephone into the kitchen where it was more private as the chef was having his smoke break.

"A job?" You echoed, a frown forming on your lips.

"I won't be able to walk back into the station in New York and act like nothing happened," Ricardo told you. "And not a lot of people will hire a cop that disappeared at the drop of a hat."

"You want to take it, don't you?" You bit the inside of your cheek anxiously, wondering what this meant for your relationship.

"I do." Ricardo began. "But only if you come with me." Before you could reply he continued, "I know things haven't been easy with me being gone." He confirmed what you already knew; you weren't the only one who felt the strain in your relationship since he left. "You'd love it here. It's so full of life." Ricardo licked his lips, "If you say no I will book onto the next plane to New York and we'll forget all about it."

You sighed, "I can't just leave my job." You spoke quietly when the chef returned to the kitchen.

"There's plenty of restaurants here." He said in an attempt to sway your mind.

"I'll think about it."

"Baby -"

Your boss approached the kitchen and you knew you would have to call him later. "I'll think about it. But I have to go."

Ricardo sighed when you hung up and set the phone down on the nightstand, lifting his gaze to the apartment he was renting that was slowly draining away his spirit. From the bad paintwork to the bikers next door, he was missing you more and more each day he spent in Miami. He wanted a fresh start, and he wanted to give you a life you could never have in New York.

Two days passed and Ricardo tried calling you at home and at work when he could, however, he was told you weren't working that day, or you never answered the phone. When he and Sonny returned to the station he saw a message was left for him and Ricardo lifted the message off his desk, immediately interested when he saw your name written down.

"What is it?" Sonny asked, looking over at him as he leaned against their desks.

"My girl," Ricardo began as Sonny raised an eyebrow in interest as he had spoken openly about you. "she's coming to Miami."

"That's great!" Sonny smiled.

Ricardo looked at the clock on the wall, then checked his watch. "Is that the time? She's already here."

Sonny tossed him his car keys and Ricardo left the station, heading to the car. He sped through the streets to the airport and Ricardo found a parking spot before heading inside when he couldn't see you waiting outside. You were walking off the plane that had been delayed by ten minutes, and as you made your way through the crowd, you spotted your boyfriend trying to find out if your plane had landed from a stewardess.

"Ricardo!" You called out to him and he turned, a grin forming on his lips as he thanked the stewardess, before making his way through the crowd to meet you.

You placed your bags down and giggled when he wrapped his arms around you, leaning into his chest as he kissed you. Ricardo pulled away moments later and placed a hand on your cheek. "You have no idea how badly I missed that."

"I may have some idea." You smiled up at him, closing your eyes when he leaned down to kiss you one last time before bending down to pick up your bags.

You had your fears about making such a big change, taking such a big leap, but as Ricardo drove through the streets, both of you catching up properly, you looked over at him and knew that it was a chance worth taking just to be with him again.

[floosies]

Salvatore

pairing: mob!jake lockley x oc!fem

warnings: slow burn, pining, cursing, mentions of violence, smut, mentions of dr*gs 18+ ONLY

taglist: @lex-the-flex @tsnelf7

(A/N: I just want to say writing this series has my little bit of joy and seeing that it has gotten so many likes is really heartwarming. I know I've taken forever writing these chapters but they really do come from a place of love for both fandom and writing so I really hope you enjoy this final chapter. Also I can't believe we might be getting a season two of Moonknight!)

"We both know that it's not fashionable to love me, but you don't go 'cause truly there's nobody for you but me. We could cruise to the blues, Wilshire Boulevard if we choose. Or whatever you want to do. We make the rules, Our honeymoon...."

8.

It took a lot of convincing from Rogers to get Lockley on board with the plan to keep Alicia in the Heights with him while things got smoothed out enough to send her with Barnes' family in Greece. The nail in the coffin for Jake's reluctant agreement was the fear of time, neither of the men knew how long it would take to get things straightened up, Rogers estimated a couple of months.

However, the more Jake thought about things, his mind began to wander into the darker depths. No one was certain if this thing would bring any casualties or unwanted public attention. He was willing to do whatever it took to protect her, but their bond was something he didn't want to break. They hadn't lied to each other about anything up til then and sure, he wasn't going to technically lie to her even now, but he didn't feel too good about what he was doing, ironically.

-

Oddly enough, Alicia had never felt more certain that things though tense were going well. Everyone around seemed busy facing this problem, including herself. When she'd heard from both Jake and her uncle that they'd like for her to help up in the Heights she was excited to get back into her work flow. She'd met Frenchie, she knew the people who worked in Jake's office, it all felt like a turn in the right direction.

It'd been two weeks since she arrived and just as Jake was beginning to forget the initial plan, he had gotten word from Barnes that it was all set. Though she had helped him and the community immensely, his goal was to keep her safe. She was under the impression that she had a business trip to attend to with her uncle.

-

The ride to the landing strip was quiet and unnerving, she felt something was off. Without thinking twice she asked, "is there something you're not telling me about this business trip?" Her uncle looked at her in a way he hadn't quite starred at her since she was younger, with a look of worry and guilt. He knew he couldn't hide the truth from her forever, but it wasn't so much the plan that made her upset, though she did feel angered, it was the fact that Jake had known and didn't even think to warn her.

She refused to leave the car, her mind and heart were racing with emotions. Her uncle knew she had done a great service to all of them but he continued to repeat to her that for said reason he needed to keep her safe. Still her mind kept thinking back to Jake and how he said nothing to her, she needed one final word with him.

As much as Barnes' thought it as a waste of time, he let her call him. When he picked up and she heard his voice every thought she was thinking came out all at once. "I'm not leaving." That was her finishing line, but instead of hearing him plead, instead she was met with a demand. His voice gruff and dark, like the kind he used on his enemies had taken over his demeanor, "I'm doing this for us carino. I'm going to handle this and go get you when its over. So if you don't get on that plane now, your uncle and I will make sure you do get on it."

Here she was, just herself against the people she loves. She knew she only wanted to stay because she was afraid, but they would force her to leave anyways. Their fears were stronger than hers and in silence she got on the plane. An assistant of her uncle's gave her the instructions for when she arrived in Greece as the plane began to decend.

-

The first week felt like an unprompted vacation. Her aunt and the children took around the town in which they lived. Doing everything and anything to keep her mind at bay from thinking about home. Though as the month progressed her mind went back to Jake and what was going on back home. She had been informed that she couldn't have any of her personal devices with her, so she tried her best to keep informed by watching the international news, but even at the greek home there were restrictions.

Unbeknownst to her, in the second month, her family came to visit her. Apparently it was a plan arranged by her uncle. She hadn't seen her siblings or parents in ages but the conversations she had with the adults in her life only made her think more of Jake and what he could possibly be living through.

-

By the third month she wasn't sure what to do with herself. All the things she knew had been spoken of with the people around her, well except for her niece and nephews those children deserved all the fun and calm they could live through before age ruined them. Her aunt hadn't told her yet that it was all over now, but she didn't need to when her uncle and Jake showed up.

Jake had gone through hell and back for her, he had healing scars and a his left arm in a cast. He wasn't sure what she would say when she saw him. He hadn't expected that she didn't say anything at all, she just hugged him and held onto him for a good while. There was a sense of calm for once, the kind that they all shared in.

With a handle on things Barnes decided to take his family out of Greece and back home to New York. Jake surprised everyone by proposing to Alicia, she said yes though, marriage meant she could never lose him and that was what she wanted. There was so much they would have to talk about and so much they needed to plan. Jake had never thought a life with domesticity would ever be in his cards, but he was going to enjoy every second of it with her.

[fandomscombine]

Heartbreak Woman [Cho/Cedric Ending]

Warning: Angst! Brokenhearted!Reader

WC:1454

I proposed 3 varying endings and the response was across the board so I decided why the heck not write ALL 3 choices!

a/n: I haven't been active on tumblr this past month. Motivation to read & write wasn't really there. Feelin pretty crap. I don't think it's my best work- I actually wrote this ending last month but delay posting it since I promised to post all 3 endings back to back- but with the recent burnout, my progress is slow. Proofread it and push the insecurities & anxieties away and here we are. Love was put into this, I hope you enjoy it! Don't worry, the other 2 endings are on the way.

I tried posting this 9 times now and it keeps saying error. this is me testing it with mobile so formatting is hard but I hope it posts

BG: You were hoping that your best friend, Cedric to ask you to the Yule Ball. Instead you were roped into helping him ask Cho out. It broke your heart, but at least this way while helping him out you could pretend that he was doing all the sweet things to you. On the other side of the picture, Harry was too heartbroken upon learning that Cho is going out with Cedric.

Read the main story before it diverges ending here!

>>>Heartbreak Woman [Main]

>>>MASTERLIST<<<

 

Did Harry Potter really just ask you out and you said yes?

Touching your forehead, it wasn’t bleeding anymore but there is still a slight sting to it from the collision with Harry’s broom. Yes. That definitely happened. You thought to yourself, this isn’t some delusion from the injury.

 This is good. This is good. Hyping yourself up. You enjoy his company and that should be enough to stop your thoughts from going about a certain Hufflepuff boy. The same boy you had abruptly left alone in the greens. It’s not his fault nor it is Cho’s for wanting to date each other. You have nothing against them, they are both such lovely and kind people and not to mention popular- it was only a matter of time that they got together, Hogwarts’ Power Couple.

No, it’s just you and your stupid feelings falling for your best friend and agreeing to help with the courtship.

‘Y/n? Hii.” The voice reels you back to reality.

You blinked. “Cho! Hi!” Greeting her loudly had been taken by surprise. You dial down your volume. “What can I do for you?”

“It’s actually what you did, really… I just wanted to say thank you.”

You were confused, why was she thanking you?

“For helping Cedric I mean” She clarified. “He mentioned that you helped him with the picnic idea. It was very sweet. It was what made me finally say yes.”

“That’s awesome.” You force yourself to smile. “I’m glad you guys are together, I can finally get that git to stop bothering me with date ideas. That’s 3 weeks of my life I’m not getting back!” There was some truth to that statement, now that she and Cedric are together you don’t have to go through the pain of practice dates with Cedric.

“You y/n are the absolute wingwoman! Legend material!” Cho praised. “You're like my fairy godmother!” She continues, wrapping you into an embrace.

“yayyyy….That’s me…” You mumble into her luscious hair. Grateful that Cho couldn’t see your face.  Pulling apart, you don’t let her go quite yet. With hands on her shoulder, you stare unwavering. “Just don’t break his heart yea? He’s really smitten by you, promise you won’t hurt him.”

Cho is taken aback a bit, your words clearly coming from a strong emotional bond with the boy.  Thoughts of love, Eros, passed through her mind but brushed it away - It can’t be y/n help them get together. Y/n’s words must come from Philia love, y/n and Cedric had been best friends since before they could talk! Everyone knows that. They have a soul connection that can’t be replicated.  “I promise.”

~

14th February.

Valentine’s Day.

This holiday sucks.

No, not for the reason that you’re single. Nah.

Today is a downer as you won’t be able to do your annual tradition.

See every since 3rd year you and Cedric would be in a pink ensemble outfit complete with red heart sunglasses. Spreading chants of self love and showering fellow single students and professors with compliments. This all started out when your roommates teased you for not having a date for Valentine’s day.  When Cedric had heard about it, he went all out. The boy basically made sure that every single person knew how wonderful, beautiful and intelligent you are.

It was this day onwards that 2 things happened.

Complementing and advocating for self love, Philautia, in a pink get up became an annual Valentine’s tradition. (Even a couple of students joined the cause, expanding from you just both into an association/group of sorts.)

 You started to see Cedric in a new light. In other words, you were falling in love with your best friend.

Scanning the Great Hall for pink cladded pupils, you were glad that the group had saved you a seat however a certain Hufflepuff was out of sight. Taking a deep breath, you cleared your head. Get it together y/n. Today is about sharing love and do NOT think about Cedric and Cho going on a romantic date in Hogsmeade.

You were about to take a step forward when-

“Argh!” Shutting your eyes as the hall spun around.

“Relaxx!! Relax! It’s just me.”

Feet back on solid ground, you turned towards the perpetrator, the one boy you did not want to see right now. “What the fuck Ced! Don’t scare me like that!”

“I’m sorry…” Cedric raises his arms in surrender. “Is everything alright?”

“Yea everything’s fine.”

Cedric raises a brow. You forget that this boy can see through your bullshit.

“Only had a couple hours of sleep, that’s all.” It wasn’t a lie, in fact you’d only gotten 3 hours of rest last night, it was just the case of omitting that his upcoming date with Cho was the reason for your restlessness. You don’t want to blame it on jealousy, but it is.

Grabbing hold of your hand, he pulls you towards the group. "Alright then, I've got some spare sleeping potion if you need."

You wave to your fellow singles as you sit down."uh..thanks Ced." You couldn't stop vocalizing your confusion as to why Cedric is still right next to you. Normally you wouldn't complain, but today was Valentine's Day.

"Ouch y/n!" Cedric sassed, eyes focused on piling food onto his plate." Just because I have a girlfriend now doesn't mean I would disappear on my best girl."

My best girl. It hurts to be called that in another context than you wanted.

"Don't you have a date with Cho today?"

"Yea but Madam Puddifoot’s Tea Shop  doesn't open until 11am. Which gives me time for our annual Valentine's tradition!"

"But you're taken."

"Yes….but I could still help spreading the love!" Cedric glanced around. "No one minds that I come to join you right?"

A murmur of Nos filled your eyes.

"Haha! See I told you!" Cedric brags, wrapping an arm around your shoulder. Looks at you straight in the eyes, those gorgeous grey irises melting away your defenses."You can't get rid of me that easily." He whispers, loud enough only for you to hear. You could feel the heat filling up your face due to his closeness. Too busy lost in the rapid beats of your heart, you failed to notice his face getting even closer.

A softness like cotton grazes your cheek.

Cedric kissed you!

Your mind is close to being short circuited. The area of where Cedric's lips were a nanosecond ago is cold as ice. The cold contrasted with your now burning hot, blushing face.

You could live in this forever. All external environments quiet, blocked out of focus. Cedric's arms around you while the butterflies in your stomach bursts out, occupying your whole body with sheer giddiness from having his lips on you.

But the daydream breaks.

"Hey Love! You ready?"

"Morning!" He greets, kissing her. "Uh…" It's only 9:34am. You nod, silently telling him that it was okay to miss your annual tradition. You weren't expecting any quality time today, yet he managed even if it was just for breakfast. "Yea.. give me 10 minutes to go change and I'll pick you up at the courtyard?"

"Sounds great. Be quick cause I miss you already!"

"Sure will sweetheart." He pecks her lips again then waves goodbye to the table and he's off, running.

The tension changes once Cedric is gone.

"Can I talk to you outside y/n?"

"uh yeah" Once outside. "What's up?" Trying to sound casual. Cho inviting you to speak privately isn't usual-seeing that you were the couple's go to accomplice for surprises.

"I see the way you look at him."

"I'm sorry?"

"I know.you like him. y/n. I know you like Cedric."

"Cho.. you can't be serious, he's my best friend!"

"I wasn't sure then.but just now..the way you act around him. the way you look at him. y/n is undeniable. It’s  so obvious-I had assumptions then but everyone just brushes it off as your childhood friend with each other. heck even both of you say that."

"Cho…."

"I didn't bring this up before because I felt insecure, jealous even that I can't live up to the standard of relationship you and Cedric have.”

You couldn’t believe what you were hearing. There were too many revelations bombarding you all at once, that you are having trouble processing what is going on.

“But I am tired of what ifs and worrying.” Voice quivering, she continues. “You've got to tell him, y/n."

The words snap you back into place.

"Cho… I can't. I can't ruin your relationship."

If you love someone and they love someone else, you let them go.

~

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[childhoodbeachvacation]

LISA'S STORY

Summer was never my favourite season as a child, but this one was different.

Every year, the same thing happens; school ends and the beach outside my place is destroyed by reckless nuggets of stupidity. How can anyone enjoy their time here? Their ears must be stuffed by the siren of kids getting stuck in places they don't belong. The noise is so loud, it often keeps me up at night.

There's only one area of the beach where other kids never go: the rocks far away from the resort. I've dubbed it my spot, and made it my mission to be there as much as possible.

I'll never forget a special day. Well, the day itself started as normal. I woke up, and watched as my hungover sister warbled her way into the kitchen. Suddenly, my dad bolted downstairs;

"AHHHH I'M LATE FOR WORK! JENNA, TAKE CARE OF LISA! I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MU-"

Bam. There goes the door; I'm honestly surprised it's held on for this long. It's ironic how the Lifeguard of the Month is never on time. I turned to my sister. 

"Ugh, my head is pounding... I never drink, but when I do, this always happens... I need... water... Nevermind... there's no time... you ready to go?"

Once again, she was meeting friends at the resort by the beach. I grabbed my bag and escorted her to the door. Not even 5 minutes had passed, and she was nowhere to be seen. Classic. 

As I walked along the shoreline, I caught a glimpse of some kids stomping on frightened crabs.

"Hey, stop that! Do you not have any respect for the wildlife here!?" 

I watched the joy drain from their chubby little faces, their legs spinning faster than tires. Immediately, I reached down to check on the crabs. They seemed shaken but fine, appreciating they got to live another day. 

"Hi! You must be a mermaid, because your hair is absolutely magical."

Startled, I turned around. It's a boy I've never seen before.

"You're weird. Leave me alone."

He wasn't offended. Instead, he sat beside me and helped me tend to the crabs. We talked until he had to leave, but he promised he'd be back. Over the summer, we met up at my spot everyday. We bonded over our absent parents, and shared our lifelong dreams. Sometimes we'd participate in the beach activities; I didn't mind, as long as he was there. Slowly but surely, I made my first friend.

The days went by, and anticipation turned into dread as summer slowly transitioned into autumn. I never thought I'd want summer to last forever, but he changed my mind. I watched him board the train and ride off into the distance, until it disappeared into the horizon.

Eventually, summer rolled back around. It's been 10 years, and I still walk to our spot on the first day of summer, hoping he'd visit. But he still hasn't. 

How are you, Jasper?

I miss you.