#it's about... the little private acts of devotion....
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cherbii Ā· 2 days ago
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short prompt coz Iā€™m lazy šŸ˜›
warnings -> language, smut, mdni
little ramble but all I can think about is private tutor!Nanami Kento who is what seems to be a loving and doting husband AND dad to his extravagant wife and children, only to be having a mistress on the side!
Youā€™re so much younger than him, and hell, heā€™s told you about his wife and two children, but it was all thrown out the window when you started to develop a little crush on him.
It was no help either when Nanami started falling for you to, and at first he excused it as not getting any intimate moments with his wife, but soon realised it was much more.
Loving husband and devoted father Nanami who started to ā€˜forgetā€™ to wear his wedding ring when heā€™d have to tutor you, in fact you donā€™t even remember when he last wore it.
Then one day, he asked you if you wanted to go out with him to a bar ( said itā€™s because he knows youā€™re stressed with finals and thinks you can use a pick me up! ) and you happily accept.
Nanami who had to drag drunk you away from pathetic boys who wanted to sleep with you, back to his car, before gently scolding you to act responsible, all while heā€™s fuming about how a scum bag got to touch you all over!
Sweet loyal Nanami who gets a raging boner when you drunkly confessed you only did it to make him jealous, before rambling about how you found your tutor attractive and even had him in mind during late nights when youā€™re alone in your room, *wink wink*
Nanami who decides that he, even if he wants to show you how angry he is by taking you right there, should stop by a gas station shop and get you a bottle of water to sober you up.
Then drives you back to your flat and makes sure youā€™re inside before leaving, head filled with thoughts (of you, of course)
Nanami who begrudgingly asks you if you remembered anything that happened that night the next time he tutors you, and you say no!
Kiddingā€¦you admit you remembered what you said but told him to forget it because itā€™s improper and unprofessional.
Family man Nanami who decides heā€™s done with being proper and professional and admits to wanting to do those very things you want to!
Tutor Nanami who still tutors you, but gives you biiiig rewards if you do well after your lessons (heā€™s fucking you raw on the desk, or shoving his tongue up your cunt until your crying his name)
Nanami who has you ride his thighs while you try to answer, telling you if you want to cum, you need to get the answer right, but itā€™s just so hard!!
If you got an answer wrong, best believe youā€™re getting yourself bent over his lap, ass on display before heā€™s giving you toe-curling spanks until your ass cheeks are rosy and sore!
Perfect husband Nanami who goes home to his wife and children knowing he was plowing your sweet cunt for hours, planning on doing the same the very next session!!!
lol sorry, something 100% not real inspired me to write this and I had to get this thought out
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vaguely-concerned Ā· 4 months ago
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As previously outlined, Sophia basically goes through life with the constant background hum of what would be the magical equivalent of a tension headache. I like to think that every so often, Alistair takes the tiniest sip of lyrium and puts some of those old Templar moves to better and more tender use by suppressing her magic for her just for a little while (with a soft scalp/neck massage on top, as a treat!). Itā€™s the only time she can really, truly relax, and more intimate for both of them than any freaky thing they could ever think to try in bed probably haha.Ā Ā 
(They discovered this dynamic in the early days of the Blight, when she nervously asked if he could try to dampen her magic so sheā€™d know what it's like, and not potentially encounter the feeling for the first time in the midst of combat. Neither of them expected her to give a moan of such near-erotic blissed-out relief that they both kind of just stood there blushing for a moment, but hey. You live and learn I guess.)Ā Ā 
Needless to say she would never let anyone but Alistair do that to her, but I think itā€™s nice that they have that together. (From his side too this drives me insane ā€” the idea of him reclaiming something the Chantry put in his hands to be a tool for violence in their name and instead using it in a personal act of devotion and care and love. And as one of the last purely personal, private acts left to him in his life as king. Just this image I have of him tracing his fingertip lightly down the bridge of her nose and along her brows as they smile softly and quietly at each other. Hmnghhhh.)
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megumismyhusband Ā· 25 days ago
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rin itoshi acts stoic, pretending your affection doesnā€™t faze him, but his body betrays him. His ears turn red when you kiss his cheek, and his lips quirk into a faint smile when you hug him. If you skip a hug or kiss one day, heā€™ll brood about it, replaying every moment to figure out if he upset you.
rin who secretly adores seeing you in his clothes. he'll sneaks extra jerseys and hoodies into your wardrobe, pretending they "must've ended up there by accident." he canā€™t help but smile when he sees you wearing them.
rin sucks at cooking but will attempt to learn how to make your favorite dishes so he could cook them for you whenever you'd like.
the keychain you gave rin? Itā€™s clipped securely to his bag or shoved deep in his pocket when heā€™s on the field. He touches it before every game for luck, and if he ever loses it, heā€™ll go into full panic mode.
wanna do his makeup? deal. wanna paint his nails? go ahead. feel the need to put your pretty boyfriend in a dress? he'll let you. but only as long as you agree not to show anyone his baby pictures.
pda isn't rin's style, but in private? heā€™s all in. heā€™ll pull you close, tuck your head under his chin, and let you trace random patterns on his chest while you talk about your day.
rin might not always say, "i love you," but his actions speak volumes. from memorizing your coffee order to holding your hand in a crowded room, every little thing he does screams devotion.
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soursherbat Ā· 2 months ago
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LAMB X BISHOP MASTERPOST YEAAAA!!!
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this genuinely took me so long but i needed to explore my ship dynamics with ramzi and his bishops! more details under the cut if you want to know more- warning this post is LONG!!!:
[edit: i was obviously rlly sleep deprived while writing this so im editing it for better readability, including using more consistent pronouns for everyone bc reading it back this post. was very hard to parse šŸ’€]
in order, just adding notes and addendums :3c im super sleep deprived so im trying my best but i need to yap about them
ramzi's pronouns are it/he/they!
narinder;
initially a very slow burn relationship, this sheet shows them at their peak. it takes a very long time for the lamb to forgive narinder, and vice versa, but once they're over their differences they're committed.
notes;
he/they for narinder :3c he's bisexual with a preference for masc presenting people! (using he/him for this post)
prefers to be the big spoon but will allow ramzi to take that spot if it really insists on it
reaallly loves to wear the lamb's fleeces and cloaks (the only clothing of theirs that will fit him) but is too proud to directly ask for them
narinder really does not like most people- the only ones he usually socializes with are ramzi and his siblings, possibly a follower he can tolerate for a few minutes. if ramzi is talking to others while narinder is shadowing him he tends to just flick his tail and sulk quietly until his lamb gives him attention again
narinder isn't great with words, he prefers to show ramzi his love with physical affection (in private) and acts of service, while ramzi is more than willing to shower narinder with loving words and acts of devotion
ramzi refuses to confess its feelings to narinder first, full stop. narinder waits and waits, but eventually gives in and tells ramzi how he feels first- ramzi is still feeling bitter and betrayed by narinder, not appreciating them snatching it from its peaceful death to be a tool in his games. they're both incredibly conflicted, it takes a long while for them to work their differences out. its not something that can be solved with a single conversation, but eventually they come to terms with everything that's happened and make amends
ramzi wouldn't actually squash the bug- it'd prefer to just grab it and take it out of whatever space its invaded, narinder will just smack it and be done with it
im just applying the driving one if i ever make a modern au lmfao
narinder cannot cook to save his damn life after being locked up for so long- ramzi had to learn quickly being raised by ratau, i'll be real i dont think that rat knows how to cook
that prickly cat would prefer not to show his love for the lamb in public, but he might sneak a kiss while no one is looking... ramzi however doesn't care, though it does like to fluster narinder a little by flirting while others are around
these two would kill for each other, narinder is practically begging the lamb to let him do so actually- nari is described as the lamb's shadow (affectionately) by most because of how often he's seen just following it around the cult. god help you if you confess your love to the lamb while he's around- though ramzi does get pretty jealous if it sees anyone making eyes at his special kitty...
nari is 4,000 years old virgin to me lmao. ramzi has had a few relationships before narinder, it actually marries shamura before nari- they're not beating the toxic yaoi allegations any time soon they were still battling their resentment around that time
i'll touch on the spicier dynamics in a dedicated post sometime >:3c that'll apply to the rest too-
i wouldn't describe narinder as being awkward, but moreso stoic and lost really. he's also just incredibly pissed off with ramzi, feeling robbed of his rightful status as a god and feeling jealous of everything its built for itself in such a small amount of time- later on he's more flustered than nervous or awkward because that damned lamb wont stop flirting with him
gods help you if narinder even sees you making eyes at the lamb. he's incredibly possessive over his former vessel, its perceived rejection of him made something in him snap and they want to possess it, even if he knows that's not exactly plausible... he's normal, i swear (<-lying) ramzi returns some of that energy, it really does not like followers flirting with its favorite cat- i'll be the first to admit that they've got some toxic codependency going on
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leshy;
leshy uses any pronouns! he really just don't care that much, same with his sexuality (using he/him for simplicity for this post)
these two fight over who gets to be the big spoon, since they're nearly even in height (leshy tries to argue his branches make him taller) it makes it easier for them to trade big/little spoon positions- but theyre so competitive they end up wrestling over it
leshy can't even see the clothes he's wearing, but he likes the idea of ramzi matching with him, even if he won't directly admit that
ramzi is rarely called by name when leshy is around, it's always 'lambzi', 'lamby', 'cottonball', or any other seemingly sarcastic pet name he can come up with for it- meanwhile ramzi often calls him 'wiggler' or 'wormy'
compared to leshy, ramzi is a little less outgoing. leshy loves to be the center of attention, he loves to pull pranks and cause mischief whenever he can.
ramzi's quick to let leshy know he is loved through any means, though surprisingly leshy is a bit more inconspicuous about showing his affections for his lamb through old traditions it clearly has no clue about but leshy gets a bit of joy watching its confusion (shamura tells it later-)
these two have a pretty easygoing relationship, at first leshy is upset about his lost godhood but he quickly begins to like staying with the lamb when he learns how accommodating and, frankly, extremely chaotic it is- they get along very well and have a teasing, poking and earnestly soft relationship rather early on. leshy admits his feelings first, mainly getting fed up that ramzi hasnt confessed that it obviously likes him by that point
neither of them mind bugs, leshy actually likes them quite a bit. they'd prefer to catch and release rather than smash them
the poor worm is blind of course he cant cook!! he might be able to if he really focused on building muscle memory and focusing his senses but he's honestly just too lazy to bother, heket's cooking is better anyway
leshy doesn't care if anyone is looking, he loves his lamb! he gets a little embarrassed when they know its siblings are around, but she does get a kick out of knowing he's making narinder jealous
ramzi would lay down his life for his precious chaotic grub, it knows leshy is more than capable but it can't help but worry sometimes- leshy knows ramzi can handle itself so he's pretty relaxed about everything, unless ramzi comes home particularly hurt
i like to think leshy was a bachelor in his time... why not?? he's the bishop of chaos, im sure he's started a love triangle intentionally to watch them fight over him- ramzi however is a little less experienced in romance
leshy has not an ounce of awkwardness in his body, ramzi's a little awkward when he says something particularly unhinged but otherwise they match each other's freak a little too well
leshy would never admit to ramzi that the smell of anyone else stuck to his wool makes leshy a little jealous... another reason he likes to lend his clothes to ramzi, really-
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heket;
she/they/he for heket, she's bisexual with a preference toward women (using she/her for simplicity on this post)
heket is the big spoon, no questions asked. she loves to cradle that lamb in her arms and it is NOT one to complain about that
heket doesnt lend out her clothes very often, but she likes to see how baggy they are on ramzi- she quite likes seeing it wake up wearing her shirts...
ramzi is incredibly formal with heket, usually referring to her by name or some honorific to show its respect (something she appreciates greatly)- meanwhile heket is always referring to the lamb by anything but its name, really
heket's level of social battery depends on the day, some days she would prefer not to speak to anyone, others she's more outgoing
heket shows her affection by making sure ramzi isn't overworking itself, making sure it's eating and sleeping- she knows it can care for itself, but she just wants to protect her lamb.
there's absolutely no way heket would swallow her pride and confess her brewing feelings for ramzi, she waits very patiently for it to finally get its nerve up and admit that it wants to pursue a relationship with her- after (mostly) healing her throat, she doesn't feel so lonely in the cult once her voice returns and she begins to feel conflicted about ramzi... she wants to hate him, but it's doing everything they can to help her siblings and she can't help but respect and admire it for that, she would admit that she would never consider it if she was still a god-
heket thinks bugs are cute, she'll either catch and release them or keep them in a little container for a bit (she's never beating the weird little sister allegations to me)
ramzi's cooking definitely is not as good as heket's, if it cooks a meal the whole cult is asking when it's heket's turn next LMAO-
PDA ruins heket's cool and stoic exterior in her eyes, though she can't just say that to the lamb- she'll gladly give it a hug or a kiss when nobody's looking, though
honestly, ramzi is just protective over all of the bishops. it feels terribly for killing them repeatedly and making them suffer in purgatory, and it never wants to see them suffer again- heket knows the lamb is strong, she's seen it with her own eyes. that doesn't stop her from worrying for it a little when it leaves on a crusade, however...
heket has some relationship experience, though its been a WHILE- forneus and ramzi are her most recent romantic endeavors and she's incredibly awkward about both of them
heket is insanely awkward, she tries to maintain a cool exterior but it's so hard when that damned lamb is so cute and that sweet cat mom is so kind and shaped- whats a woman to do in her situation??
she can get a little bit jealous if her buttons are pushed on the wrong day, but other than that ramzi and heket have a pretty open relationship
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kallamar;
any pronouns for kallamar! though he/she are most preferred, she's very lax about his gender and loves to experiment (using he/she interchangeably, lamb is referred to by it/its for simplicity)
despite being nearly a full foot and a half taller than ramzi, kallamar loves to be its little spoon! he feels so safe in his lamb's embrace, she would never leave if it was possible
none of her clothes would fit the lamb, but he does have clothing made for it often! he'll be damned if he lets ramzi walk around looking anything less than presentable, even if its naked it must be TASTEFULLY naked- (though his definition of what that means is a bit nebulous. ramzi's convinced he just wants to ogle)
they love to make up pet names for each other, 'mari' and 'kallie' are ramzi's favorites to use for its precious husband. kallamar is particularly fond of calling ramzi his puppy, often flustering it-
kallamar is a YAPPER and she will not shut up about how much he loves her lamb! ramzi doesn't mind it, but she's often talking so much that it can't properly find the words to express it back- so it gives gifts often, knowing how much its wife loves to adorn himself in jewelry and silks!
ramzi is actually a little bit intimidated by kallamar's experience in love and how pretty he is, kallamar ends up making a very dramatic love confession in front of everyone, totally flustering ramzi (though it has to admit it really loves the dedication!)
he is TERRIFIED of bugs kallamar will shriek so loudly if she finds even a small beetle anywhere near her living space- ramzi often finds itself catching the little bugs while kallie screams bloody murder in the corner
kallamar absolutely can cook but he doesn't want the responsibility of cooking entire meals for the whole cult so she intentionally cooks like shit to avoid it- ramzi catches onto that pretty quickly though
these two need to get a ROOM the confessional is NOT to be used in that way!!!
kallamar's overprotective attitude mainly comes from a place of not wanting the lamb's image to be ruined, he'll tend to its makeup and wardrobe, even helping to enforce loyalty amongst its flock to keep its image pristine- and kallamar is just an easy bullying target, ramzi is Very quick to put an end to that!
kallamar is absolutely more experienced than ramzi, though he's no less dedicated to it. it makes their relationship very calm, there's very little tension between them!
ramzi is very awkward around kallamar at first, he's pretty indignant and a bit cruel to it during the first few weeks- once ramzi begins offering him gifts and praise she warms up rather quickly, however. ramzi's disarmingly cute appearance and dirty mouth tends to make kallamar a nervous mess sometimes, though...
there's not a single ounce of jealousy between these two šŸ§ā€ā™‚ļø they both understand that they're dedicated to one another, and can dedicate themselves to others without compromising their bond
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shamura;
they/it for mura! i feel that they enjoy experimenting with their clothing in relation to their gender, but they prefer neutral pronouns (using they/them for mura and he/him for ramzi for readability)
these two take turns on who gets to be the big spoon, though usually shamura claims that spot
shamura loves to weave clothes for ramzi! they enjoy seeing his face light up when they incorporate designs ramzi has shown them that sheep often wore, wanting to keep that memory alive for him
they're pretty formal at first, but the two of them can't help but call each other by loving nicknames once they've become comfortable with each other- ramzi often calls shamura 'softie' or 'dearest'
shamura prefers to keep to themself, though they've grown rather attached to webber. they've basically adopted the little creature, that's their son...
once clarity has returned to shamura through ramzi's healing, they have a better grasp on their words- but they still struggle to word their feelings a lot of the time. they try their best, but they find it easier to give gifts or show their affections with physical intimacy when words fail them
shamura is incredibly paranoid and wary of ramzi's presence when they're first indoctrinated, until they finally break bread and reach an understanding, shamura doesn't even consider the lamb could feel anything but hatred and resentment toward them. they assume that he wants revenge, but learns that he just wants to help them- it takes a bit longer for the fear to truly leave shamura, but when they never feel that dagger in their back, they begin to soften he clearly isnt lying to them, he's helped all of their siblings become as happy as he can- and he asks nothing in return of them? it feels too good to be true, but they can't help but trust him eventually ramzi confesses first, and is initially (softly) rejected... but theyre not entirely opposed! mainly conflicted, for a while-
they both love bugs, obviously- though sometimes ramzi gets bitten while trying to show shamura the little spiders he's captured
shamura likes to cook but they prefer liquid only foods- it's not horrible, but sometimes they want more variety
shamura is a bit shy about their relationship with the lamb, they're the least experienced with this sort of thing out of all of the bishops- war and reason have no room for love and compassion, after all. they're learning, with ramzi's help
if someone even LOOKS at ramzi the wrong way, shamura is the first to come to the lamb's defense. both a form of devotion, claiming ramzi as their charge they'd guard with their life, and a form of facing their grief- they'd ended ramzi's life once, they don't want to see it hurt anymore
these two match each other's freak so well its scary- you dont wanna see what happens in the mating tent when these two are in there!!
after shamura's initial wariness and shortness with ramzi fades, they become incredibly shy and awkward- they don't know how to navigate all these new feelings, and they don't really know who to turn to for advice
shamura is very possessive of their lamb- they were the first to be wed by him, after all- not to mention i personally think them being a spider influences this quite a bit,
WOAW THATS IT!!! holy shit thats a lot of text.... anyway if u have any questions abt any of them or want more clarification feel free to send me asks i love to yap abt them all <3
oh boy im not looking forward to putting all the tags on this
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unadulteratedsoulsweets Ā· 3 months ago
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A DC X DP IDEA #37
Progenitor
Imagine disā€¦
I saw a TikTok about this and some A03 fics inspired me as well.
It is about the eldest daughter being parentified by her parents towards her younger siblings.
Many fics portray Danny as much closer to Jazz as she is the one who raised him since their parents are so focused on their ghostly research, and even during crucial days like holidays are filled with arguments.
There are very few where I saw Jazz feeling motherly love towards Danny, doing things only a mother would dare to do for the sake of her child.
ā€¦
Danny was originally born as Danyal Al Ghul, the lesser twin of him and his older brother, Damian Al Ghul. Danyal has the softness that no Al Ghul should have, the innocence that seems to bloom within his heart that seemed impossible to grow under the harsh desert sand and discipline within their grandfatherā€™s rule. He tried to open up to his twin, after all, they came together, so there must be something to be linked between the two brothers.
Yet it was naive thinking of him, it had met him a deep scar on his right cheek for such an act.
He also tried to reach out to his mother, surely the woman with whom he shared a connection both blood and flesh, and the woman who had carried him and his brother within her womb instead of the artificial womb that grandfather insisted for their development for future advantage.
He received nothing but a slap and an hour under intense torture that no toddler should ever experience.
He also tried to reach out to their guard, the guard with hazed eyes. Damian had immediately lost interest in their supposed guard but he stayed. He observed the guard found little things that he quite enjoyed with the guard, the nameless guard would hold the book as if reading but now actual movement reading, so he would occasionally sit on his lap and let him read a book and read it out loud, sometimes he would see him nod along or a slight twitch of his fingers or face.
He got attached to his guard, and despite being catatonic he still had the moves of a deadly fighter so Danyal began copying him, learning from him, every time he got as much as a scrape his guard would kneel and stare at the wound as if he could stare the injury away. It made Danyal smile as he knew that his guard was trying to make it better but knew nothing of how.
Under those glazed eyes Danyal heard him speak for the first and last time. It was another day for Danyal and his guard yet when he entered his chamber he was gone, leaving Danyal to care for his heart that had been broken for another time.
Slowly but surely he made a wall around his heart, he loved so much, he loved so much yet no one stayed for him. No one gave their love and devotion back to him. So he put up walls, so that his fragile heart that had been torn into pieces by those he gave his heart to, would never further break.
It was a normal day really, a small time group of assassins that had been absorbed by the League a long time ago held loyalty to their former leader who had been executed by Ra. In an act of revenge, the remaining assassins poisoned the two heirs of the Demon head and immediately killed themselves.
As Danyal lays down on the cold floor of their private chambers with Damian already unconscious he begins to wish, from the books he manages to read with his guard he learns of a legend, wish upon a star tell no one and your wish will come true, he began to wish for his next life for someone to love him with all his heart.
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He was reborn, the moment he blinked his eyes he noticed that had regressed into a mere baby. He was born into a family of scientists, if he can call them that, ever spent most of their time tinkering away and discussing their l; latest project. It did not bother Danyal Daniel much as he had experienced firsthand how to be compared and be ignored in favor of your much in favor of brother.
But this time it was different, instead of being left behind by the older sibling she stayed. Jasmine or Jazz as she preferred, stayed and looked after him, which confused him for a bit, being the more favored sibling both by their parents and the desolate town around them, she could left him to fend for himself, but still, she stayed.
She read so many books that reached passed her height, about parenting and how to take care of a baby. It was all new to him that he didnā€™t know what to do with all of the attention and love that seem to radiant from his sister to him.
He saw some of his age group civilians see how they look at their guardians and parents and how said guardians/ parents would act towards them and made a realization that he finally found the one, the one where he could lower his walls and give his entire heart to, mother? Or father? Titles that whispered inside his head. Whenever he needed help she was there, whenever he was in distress she was there to comfort her. Each time she was there, both mother and father she had filled both roles despite having the opportunity to go away and be great using her intellect and own means she stayed just for him.
He physically fumbled and tripped at what to do with the amount of love that he could ever wish to have, not only that 2 more joined in loving and caring for him. Samantha Ingrid "Sam" Manson and Tucker Foley are friends who are with him through thick and thin, even at the moment of his death they were there.
To get back to them forever loving him, he defended the town where his precious people lived.
Ellie was a surprise he sometimes wished to have a younger sibling to care for, it may started rough but both are going somewhere. Then there is his older self from the future, he saw himself if he managed to lose the most important people in his life. Dan knew both in and out the things he kept secret and every thought he made, both made a slow and shaking bond but when something clicked within them, it was there to acknowledge.
It had been perfect, DanielĀ Dannyā€™s life had been, a family that loved him it was all he ever wished for. If only Maddie and Jack never did discover who he was, being cut open and witnessing how your very insides move and twitch made even the hardened soldiers faint. Jazzā€™s scream echoed the deep lab that coated his blood at every nook and cranny.
The moment he woke up he felt nothing but dread, he was backā€¦.
Deep within the walls of the League, a lone boy let out a silent scream to the skies.
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DanyalĀ woke up three days after Damian woke up, He could not get into his head, he still retained the memories of when he was Danny, some scars that only Danny ever had yet it all felt like a dream, a haze and illusion that his mind had made. From that day on he began moving through the motion, without putting any life or force in each swing, being the good little soldier that all wanted. Slowly the light in his eyes was lost and if you were to observe him from afar youā€™d see an asset, not a boy walking through the motions of the day.
Ra was pleased, the tool that he had seen but a dull knife was slowly sharpening itself, while both Damian and Talia remained indifferent.
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The twins were 10 when they were sent off to their father in Gotham.
Richard ā€œDickā€ Grayson immediately took a liking to Damian as he not only saw Jason in him but also a child that needed guidance, which was cemented when they all thought that Bruce had died, it was right then that moment when Dick ensured to be the guidance that Damian needed,Ā all while leaving Danyal.
Jason tried to be closer to the demon brat but whenever he tried to initiate some of his old habits back when he was in the League and back when his mind was still hazy he was met with a sword in his face he thought that he was shy and kept on trying to connect with said baby brother, all while leaving Danyal.
Tim is reserved and becomes guarded when Dmain threatens him and cuts off his line, he also sets up expectations towards the silent twin who seems to be a wallflower most of the time but that doesnā€™t deter him, so when Tim and Damian begins working on a relationship, they just didnā€™t seeĀ the other twin that had been left behind again.
Bruce has many regrets in his life and when his biological kids appeared he swore to be there for them, it was when he was lost in the time stream that he promised himself to be more involved in all of his kid's lives, from Dickā€™s job as a cop in Bludhaven to Damianā€™s artwork at school. He made sure that he had the time for all of them, never repeating his mistakes, yetĀ he also left Danyal behind.
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Constantine is sweating, as much as he rather summon another bloody demon to deal with the problem at hand, he knows that even the strongest demons he could call forth could not defeat a denizen of the Realms. He already explained to the rest of the JL that only a denizen that is either equal or greater power can defeat whomever it is making the citizens of Metropolis depressed and being murdered left and right. As he drew the summoning circle to summon the strongest that could catch this call, he just hoped it was something he or the JL could pay.
As he activated the circle, large blue flames began to surround the entire JL base that are both cold and hot. He closed his eyes shit at the sheer intensity of this beingā€™s raw power to the point every JL member from both Dark and Maine is pushed 5 feet back at the intense power when he opened his eyes to look at what kind of being he just summoned he immediately paled to the color of paper.
There she is, in all her glory, blue flames that flow down to her back, standing 8 feet tall carrying a javelin, she wears a stunning navy blue gown that combines elegance with a militaristic edge. The sculpted shoulders, embellished with gold-embroidered epaulets, gave her a commanding presence, while the fitted bodice embraced her figure with effortless grace. A satin belt with a gold buckle tightened her waist, and the A-line skirt fell just past the knee. Subtle gold accents traced the seams, giving the clothing a regal appearance. The garment, worn with tailored slacks underneath, gave her freedom of movement evoking the authority of an empress.
He just summoned the bloody Mother of the Infinite Realms, the mother of the prince of the Infinite Realms that defeated the tyrant Pariah Dark. He immediately prostates himself alongside the rest of the JL Dark realizing whom John Constantine just summoned.
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The rest of the JL that remained standing looked in awe and caution at the being that Constantine managed to summon, as well as the rest of the JL Darkā€™s behavior towards the being. All sweaty and bowing in reverence. In the most polite tone they ever heard from the con artist he asked for their assistance in containing a rouge denizen and their payment for such an endeavor.
The being looked at each of them slowly, feeling their very instincts to bow at least at the being when they felt their eyes on them and ultimately paused on Batman. She pointed her weapon at the Bat cladded hero and asked him for him as payment, not anything that Constantine was thinking but hearing his skill as a great detective their payment was for Batman to look for her treasure that she had lost and at moment she had felt the moment they stepped into this universe. Batman agreed after they had smoothed over the details of said contract. The empress, Nightigale, summoned her knight and told him to deal with their denizen and toss them back into Walkerā€™s prison.
Looking blankly at Batman, he had no choice but to let Empress Nightingale follow him back to the cave for her to foresee the investigation of her treasure and to ensure he fulfilled his end of the deal.
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The moment Bruce stepped inside the cave he noticed Empress Nightgale had also stopped dead in her tracks and looked intently at his youngest, Danyal, who had been training at one of the caveā€™s training mats. Whatā€™s more interesting is that Danyal also stopped and stared at the visitor that Bruce brought along. Just as he was about the introduce the two, he saw Danyal the ever-quiet child sprung into life and tackled the empress, while Nightgale herself had her long arms wrapped around Danyal.
Bruce saw Danyalā€™s eyes spring into life, tears welled up in his eyes and a pure smile stretched across his youngest face. Suddenly Bruce felt Bane had punched him again, he had never seen his youngest so happy, so full of life ever since he met him. He always thought that his youngest was independent, so quiet that he had left him with his devices, somewhere within Bruceā€™s mind whispered that he was too late once again.
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News about Danyalā€™s sudden change of attitude had reached all of the members, even in the deep corner of space.
Dick, Jason, and Tim are now seething with rage and disappointed at themselves for the wasted time they wasted in being Danyalā€™s life. Who has now an older sibling that despite his menacing appearance adored and teased Dnayal in a way that erupted laughs and giggles from the boy?
Dick forgetting that they were twins, Dick kept reassuring himself that he was too busy but with each memory that he visited Danyal is always right behind them looking at them with lifeless eyes, as if he had just made a different choice back then.
Jason for forgetting his ward that had adopted when he was in the League, probably the only thing that kept him sane as the green clouded in his mind when he was dunked in the pit was the fact his little chick was within the walls and the thought that he might hurt him halted his massacre.
Tim who had now noticed the small notes scattered on his desk that were not the handwriting of anyone he knew yet the initial DW, always assumed that it was Damian who was quietly helping him in cases but the revelation that it had been Danyal made him want to turn back time. He had noticed early on that Danyal wanted to be closer to him, but pushed the boy away for expecting to be like Damian.
Damian is seething with jealousy as he notices that Danyal begins spending most of his time outside with the demon that stole his brother. He kept bringing up to his father that the being that Constantine summoned was a demon already mind-controlled Danyal. But even though he cannot stop and drink in the joyful face that Danyal has whenever he is with Nightgale, he keeps remembering the time Danyal acted this way towards him.
Talia is also seething beneath her mask of indifference how dare this thing claim to be her sonā€™s parent? It is not she who had given birth nor she is the one who ensured they both survive, but the fact that thing gifted Danyal the head of the Joker and her fatherā€™s head after revealing to her son her own fatherā€™s plan that even she is not privy on made her want to revive her father herself and be the one to end his pathetic life, how dare his father plan that horrendous ritual behind her back.
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PS: If someone out there wants to continue or make a fic about this you are free to do so, donā€™t forget to tag me though.
PPS: An inspiration bug bit me and would not let me rest until I finish this.
PPS: Got too long for my liking again.
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husband & dad joe burrow (headcannons) || joe burrow x reader
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description: little things about husband joey and dad joeyĀ 
a/n: ahem, the bitch is back šŸ—£ļøšŸ—£ļø itā€™s been three long weeks of no fics but im here ;) this was a request i got! iā€™ve been in my dad/husband joe feels lately and UGH. i canā€™t.Ā i just felt the urge to write this and get it out asap because heā€™s just had me in a mood lately that like šŸ¤°šŸ¤—
side note- the next part of nothings gonna hurt you baby is coming! thanks for your patience loves šŸ’ž
word count:Ā 8.6 k (i got carried away lol)
warnings:Ā fluff, allusions to sex
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husband joe
joe always wakes you up with little kisses in the morning. he knows you hate alarms because of how startling they can be, so instead, he presses his gentle lips against the soft skin of your face to ease you into waking up. his trail of kisses always starts on your jawline and ends at your lips, he hits every single spot that he knows you love to be kissed at. you usually wake up midway through his little gesture, but you love the feeling of his lips on you too much so you only open your eyes when heā€™s done. he always has this lazy look on his face, his voice raspy and scratchy, his hair all messy and soft. heā€™s so adorable when he wakes up, and even cuter when you open your eyes because his smile gets bigger. ā€œmorning, princess,ā€ he mumbles before leaning in for another kiss. you wouldnā€™t want to be woken up any other way
joey always makes your morning coffee for you. he says ā€œcanā€™t have wifey walking around all cute and snuggly but acting like zombie,ā€. you never have to ask him to do it for you, he just knows. he knows exactly what kind of coffee you want, how many splashes of creamer, and specifically what mug you like to have it in. it was a little souvenir mug you got during your honeymoon from the almafi coast in italy. sometimes he'll even warm the mug before pouring the coffee, just so it's extra cozy. those little things he did for you were your absolute favorite. you really didnā€™t need anything else in the morning, just joey and his perfectly brewed, as he called it, "love in a cup"
during the off season, heā€™d even make you breakfast every morningā€”regardless of whether he had something going on that he had to do. it was a routine for you during those months, walking down the stairs to the smell of cooked bacon and freshly chopped fruits while he was flipping pancakes on the griddle. youā€™d make your way downstairs, sit on the kitchen island, and just watch him like a lovesick fool, his bare back to you as he worked away, humming softly to the music in the background. he enjoyed making you breakfast with the soft melodies of sweet, classic love songs playing. some of his favorites were ā€œit had to be youā€ by frank sinatra, ā€œhopelessly devoted to youā€ by olivia newton-john, and ā€œlook after youā€ by the fray. you loved to see him like this, so normal, simpleā€¦so husband. seeing him doing something so simple and domestic made your heart swell. he was in total "husband mode" according to you when he was cooking
and whenever he put that chef's apron over his bare chest...let's just say the pancakes didn't always turn out as perfect as they could. it didn't take long for his attention to shift--especially when he caught you looking at him a certain way. before you knew it, the pancakes would burn and he'd be too distracted by other things to care ;)
joey is such a cuddle monster in private. the man cannot keep his hands off you when youā€™re alone together. you thought you had seen the peak of his cuddle monster ways when you were dating, but it only got worse after you got married. he just needed to have his head lying on your chest or burrowed in your neck. he loved to have his legs tangled with yours, bonus points if he had his seinfeld sweats on. that was maximum ā€œon some comfy shitā€ vibes for him. you didnā€™t mind, his warmth was the best feeling in the entire worldĀ 
and whenever you tried to get up to go do something, heā€™d follow you around like an adorable lost puppy, waiting for you to be done so you could go back to snuggling
after a late night out with your girls, joe would always help you get un-ready. he'd be there with a bottle of remover and some cotton pads, gently removing your makeup as he asked you about your night. he'd help you get undressed, guide you through brushing your teeth, and then help you get cozy in bed. he would then plug in your phone for you, fill up the water bottle you kept on your nightstand, and clean up any mess in your bedroom. he knew you'd be dealing with a hangover the next morning, so he took care of all the little things so that your only job was to rest
joe leaves you little hidden notes around the house--inside your purse, tucked into a book you were reading, or in drawers around the house. each note was filled with sweet messages reminding you how much he loves you and appreciates you
"you make me a better man. thank you for loving me as I am"Ā  - found in your skincare drawer "i fall in love with you more each day. you're my everything," - hidden under your pillow "remember our first date at the planetarium? i still get butterflies every time I see you, just like I did then," - stuck to your vanity mirror "i'm head over cleats for you :)" - taped to your shoes "what does taylor swift say in her one song? oh right, "have you ever thought just maybe...you belong with me ;) ?" - taped to your shampoo bottle "remember our first date at the planetarium? i still get butterflies every time I see you, just like I did then," - stuck to your vanity mirror
"you make me feel so high school every time i look at you." - tucked into your planner "i know how to ball, and you know aristotle. well, we both do. but you're a bigger philosophy buff than me :)" - tucked into your computer "i love the feeling of your skin against mine. i want to feel that warmth all night," - found inside your book "just a little reminder that i can't wait to have you all to myself tonight. you drive me wild," - taped to your bottle of pomegranate juice ā€œi love my wife. i love my wife. i love love LOVE my wife :),ā€ - taped to your jewelry stand "i've been thinking about the last time we...let's do that again, shall we? - found on the full body mirror in the bedroom, hinting at a special moment "i love when you wear this dress. it drives me fucking wild. you're so god damn sexy baby," - taped to that little lacy red dress you wore for his birthday last year "you've intercepted my heart," - tucked under your waterbottle
joe is weirdly (it's so cute though) obsessed with getting the laundry done just right. he knows the exact way you like your clothes folded, and he's mastered the wash cycle for some of your delicate tops. sometimes, when you're tired and lazy after a hard day at work, you'll come home to find your laundry neatly folded on the side of your bed. you wouldn't have to ask him to do it, he would just know. he's definitely beating the "he can't do his own laundry" allegations ;)
joe didn't let the fact that you two were now married and together for life get in the way of still having weekly date nights. sometimes it would be as simple as ordering chinese takeout and watching a movie in bed, wearing your comfiest clothes. other times, he'd choose a free night during the week and surprise you with a night out at a restaurant you'd wanted to try or an activity that brought out your silly sides (mini golf, bowling, etc). sometimes he would even cook up a little dinner for you, candlelit table and everything. he would say, "just because we're married, doesn't mean i'm done wooing you,". it honestly didnā€™t matter what you two did, as long as you were together, everything was perfect
every week it felt like you were still dating, still falling for each other, deeper and deeper, one date night at a time
joe insists on driving you everywhere, no matter the weather or even if you could've driven yourself. you have a nail appointment? joe drives you. you need to go to the store? joe drives you. you want to go to your besties place? joe drives you. he loves the excuse to spend extra time with you, and you'll catch him reaching for your hand at every red light and stop sign
those drives are filled with secret--not so secret--glances too. he just can't stop staring at you, like ever. you're the most beautiful thing he's ever set his eyes on, sometimes not even being able to believe that you were real
after a long game, joe would likely come home exhausted, but he's never too tired to check in on you first. he'll let you fuss over him--ice packs, massage gun and all--but in return he makes sure you've got everything you need for your night. whether that's a hot bath, a cup of tea, or just a spare hour to let you bitch and complain about the game because he knows you get heated very fast when watching football. he knew that all this was just as mentally exhausting for you as it was him. he couldnā€™t imagine how it felt to be in the stands every week, watching him get tackled to the ground and fight his way to victory. but the fact that you still stuck around, after all the pain and frustration that this brought you, stood out to him. you were always there for him, no matter what
ā€œthank you for being there for me. youā€™ve been with me through it allā€“every practice, every game, every injury, every tough loss...and even through the pressure, the media, and the expectations that never seem to let up. youā€™ve seen the worst parts of this careerā€“the long hours, the hits I take, the doubts that creep in after a tough gameā€“and still, youā€™re always there, no matter what. unconditionally. i donā€™t even think I can put it into wordsā€¦how much I appreciate you. how much I love you for standing by me. youā€™re there for me after the worst games, when im beating myself up, and somehow, you always make it better. i donā€™t know how you do it, but i know i couldnā€™t do this without you. you make everything feel worth it, even when itā€™s hard. and i hope you know that, even if i canā€™t always find the right words to say it. i love you more than anything, and iā€™m so damn lucky to have you by my side,ā€
joe goes all out when decorating the house for christmas, and especially did when it was your first christmas as husband and wife. he obsessed over finding the perfect tree, you think you went to maybe 3 or 4 places before settling on the perfect one. it made your heart swell when you remembered the twinkle in his eyes when they landed on the perfect tree. he eagerly yanked you over, his voice all high and laced with excitement. ā€œoo, ooo. we can do like red and gold ornaments. wait no. maybe orange? because go bengals! or would that look tacky. or wait we also have a bunch of those family ornaments so maybe no theme? ah, i donā€™t care, itā€™ll be perfect no matter what,ā€. he was acting like a little kid and it was the cutest damn thing you think you had ever seen
he brought out all the festive pillows, hung all the little lights everywhere he could, and even bought one of those blow-up santa's reindeer decorations for the front yard. "it's our first christmas as a married couple, babe. we're practically obligated to have the best decorated house on the block,"
then when you tried to put a stop to his christmas explosion after you came home and the inside of the house looked like santaā€™s workshop had exploded inside, he said, "look, if we don't go all out this year, how do we tell our kids one day that we started a tradition of being the most festive couple ever, hmm?" he asked while holding up a ridiculous amount of mistletoe for emphasis
on christmas eve, you two ended up wearing cheesy matching pj's--joe rolls his eyes at them but secretly loves wearing them because its "peak couple behavior" and you two make it work. "i'm only doing this for you," he says, but then you'll find him wearing those same pjs long after christmas is over
joe lowkey is an absolute gift wrapping pro. every gift is cleanly wrapped with perfect corners and bows. he says he learned it from his mama--which wasn't surprising since joey was an absolute mama's boy and looked up to her for everything. he even adds a little note to each gift, reminding you how much he loves you. that he did on his own, something he didnā€™t get from his mama. that was just your husband being the best damn husband to ever husband
joey secretly hangs mistletoe all over the house and each time you pass under it, he's right there with a silly grin, lips puckered for a kiss. "oh, look where we are again," he smirks every time before pulling you in for his favorite way to pass time
joey surprised you with a custom ornament on christmas eve too. it said "our first christmas, mr. & mrs. burrow", and he looks so proud while giving it to you. you act like you don't notice the blush on his cheeks when you hang it on the tree together, but boy did he feel like exploding into a cloud of pink sparkly dust at that moment
if his hands werenā€™t always on you, his lips definitely were. you lost count of how many times you two were late for something because he just couldnā€™t get himself to pull away from your lips. it would usually start innocently, maybe a quick peck or two before heading out--but one kiss would turn into two, then three. before you knew it, he'd have you pressed against the doorframe, his lips lingering longer each time. ā€œmmm, 5 more minutes baby,ā€ he would mumble against your lips before stuffing his hand in your hair and pushing your face closer to his.Ā you would try to resist by laughing between kisses and reminding him you had to go, but he'd just smile at you and then lean in for another one
joe has a habit of surprising you with flowers, but never for a specific reason. he'll come home with a bouquet of flowers on a random day after practice, saying something like, "just felt like my wife deserved this today for being the amazing woman she is,"
joe often stays up late watching game film before important games, but he always invites you to come sit with him on the couch, even if you end up falling asleep midway. you'll wake up with his arm draped around you, the TV quietly playing game highlights and he'll whisper, "sorry honey, i didn't mean to wake you up," before dropping a sweet kiss to your forehead. but there are times where you stay awake and watch the film with him, snuggled up together on the couch. when he's in analysis mode, he'll absentmindedly start explaining plays to you, "okay, so if you're the wide receiver, you'll run this route," he says while guiding your hand to demonstrate. it always ends up with him getting...distracted though. the game film had long been forgotten as the only route joe was concerned about was the route he was going to let his lips take to the place where you needed him the most ;)
even though joe is the star on the field, you're the star off the field. whether it's a work event, casual dinner, or something important to you--joe's there for you in full support. you are the star of the show, the most important thing in the universe. he'll be cheering you on like it's the super bowl or something. he just loves to see you work hard and have that pay off. he loves to see good things happen to you because you deserve all the happiness humanly possible
heā€™s always the loudest clapper and cheerer whenever you get an award or recognition at work. heā€™s the first one to shoot up from his chair when your name is called, and the last one to sit down after youā€™re done being serenaded with praise. he knows how much you support him, how you tirelessly shower him with love and support. so he always makes sure to do the exact same for you
before every game, you slip a little handwritten note into joe's locker with some words of encouragement and something to make him laugh, even for a brief moment. "bring home that win and I'll have a sweet treat waiting," or "you make this look so damn easy. go out there and do your thing, baby. i'll be cheering for you, always," or even "the faster you wrap up that win, the sooner we can play our own game. i've got a new playbook for you to try. hint: it involves less clothing,". he always kept these notes in his bag and will read them when he's feeling stressed or overwhelmed--during halftime or even before the game again--and they'll act as a little boost
joeā€™s love language is all of the above. but gifts, physical touch, and quality time were the frontrunners
gifts-
he showers you with gifts all the time, for absolutely no reason. one day youā€™ll come home to a new handbag waiting for you on the table. or a new necklace to add to your expensive collection (he has great taste). or youā€™ll be surprised with adorable little things like a new stuffed teddy bear or a funny spongebob sweatshirt (you both were equally as obsessed with the cartoon).Ā he loved to buy you things for no reason because he just loved to see that bashful smile on your face and your little nose scrunch up
you even remember that one halloween when he made you a boo-basket after overhearing one of his teammates talk about making one for their wife. after hearing that, joe went straight to the store to pick up the essentials and then when he got home, got started on the more...extravagant pieces of the basket. joe covered all the grounds with it, even adding in his own flair. there was a cozy blanket, a bunch of sweet treats and savory snacks, halloween candy, a few candles, a book youā€™d been wanting to read for a while, face masks, fuzzy socks, a new heating pad, and new ugg slippers. but then there was also a new diamond tennis bracelet, a new pair of cartier shades (so you can match him), and a little designer clutch to go along with a new dress you bought just a few weeks before
during the off season, he would occasionally surprise you with spontaneous weekend getaways as he knew you loved traveling. he would always take you somewhere you were dreaming of--a cozy cabin, a beachside resort, or even a staycation at a fancy hotel nearby
after one of his biggest wins--his first AFC championship win--joe had a game ball set aside just for you. on the ball he wrote, "this one's for you, forever and always yours - j.b". it sits in a display case in your home, a constant reminder of how you're always on his mind, even in his biggest moments
every season, joe gives you a signed jersey (one of his own, of course. usually the first jersey from week 1). each jersey has a personal message for you on the inside of the collar like "my #1" or "forever yours" and are dated to match the significant milestones. you have a collection of them now, and they're one of the most treasurable things you own
quality time-Ā 
anytime together was quality time for joe. whether that be picking out new paint colors for the house or new tiles for your bathroom, or snuggling up on the couch together to watch trashy reality tv, or sitting on the back porch with a glass of wine and watching the sunset. he just loved any and all time he got with you
he always made sure to make time for you. football took up quite a bit of his time, but that made it even more important to take time out for you
one thing joe loved to do with you was late night drives and walks
he loved to drive around with you on the golf cart, especially down to the river behind the house. your head leaning on his shoulder, fingers entwined, and the breeze blowing through your hair. it was so simple yet so pleasurable for him. it gave him the serenity he craved every day, an escape from his chaotic football world
late night walks were also exciting for him. he loved to take you out for a lap or two around the neighborhood after dinner. the only light was coming from the lamposts and the moon above you two. oftentimes during these walks, you two would have some of your deepest, intimate conversations. before you got married, those deep conversations would be about marriage, about your future. but since that was now sealed, your deep conversations would be about things such as kids, his future in cincinnati, and where you two see yourself in 15 years. but it didn't always have to be serious. you two would often find yourselves giggling about aliens, time travel, and old stories from your days back at LSU
oh and he also just loved to spend time between your legs
physical touch-
joe is handsy as hell. heā€™d always been like that, but you thought it would die down as the years went by and you two started acting more like a unit than a bunch of horny college kids. but those two things can be true at the same time
heā€™s always holding your hand when he can. he needs to feel you at all times. whether itā€™s holding hands in the car, holding hands underneath the dining table at dinner with friends or family, or holding hands in a crowded room to calm his anxieties. he just needed that touch. his hand is also often found at your waist or in the back pocket of your jeans. he likes to have it in your jean pocket because according to him, ā€œitā€™s the only way i can touch your ass with decency in public,ā€
he also had a habit of fidgeting with your wedding ring. you donā€™t know why but he just loved to play with it, twist it around your finger
the reason was that he just needed to remind himself that it was there. that it was real and it was on your finger. sometimes he couldnā€™t believe that you were his wife, couldnā€™t believe that someone like you was with him till the day he died
heā€™s also handsy in someā€¦other ways ;)Ā 
if he could, he would absolutely keep you in bed with him for eternity
he was so damn good in bed. like everytime you guys got down to it, youā€™d be left breathless, speechless, and in awe
as your marriage progressed, the sex only got better and better. he knew what you liked and what you didnā€™t like, so he made the things you did like even more intense. he wasnā€™t opposed to trying new things at all either, as long as you were comfortable and felt satisfied. he wanted to do whatever he could to bring you to heaven
also because there was no need to be careful anymore. you were married. you wanted kids together. and well, the rest is self explanatory....but once he got to feel you without any barriers, that's when he really went feral. like a whole other level of down bad for you. he really needed to be pried off of you because he could never get enough of you or your body
joe loved praising you the entire time too, and honestly, you earned it. the way you'd make him feel in bed was unlike anything he'd ever felt before. you were so insanely sexy, so insanely good at it all. every time you two got down to it, you'd make it unforgettable ;)
"baby...fuck you're amazing. i can't get enough of..oh..i can't get enough of you. you're doing so well...just like that...do what you want. make yourself feel good, y/n...take it,"
joe was so obsessed with you, and that love and infatuation had not once gone down over the years. it somehow got bigger. he was so happy to be your husband, and he was even happier that you were his wife.Ā 
engagement and honeymoon joe
you and joe had been dating for about 4 years before he popped the question. from the very beginning, he knew you were his girl. his forever girl. his special girl. he loved you quite literally more than life itself, nothing could ever come before you. you were his biggest priority. joe from years ago would've laughed if someone told him that in the future, something else other than football would become his first priority. but joe now? joe now was proud of the fact that you were his biggest priority. he was proud to shower you with unwavering love, and affection; he loved being able to give you the world. loved being able to give his wife everything she could ever want
there was never a doubt in his mind, but it wasn't until just after your fourth anniversary that he decided to make it official. he was waiting for all the stars to align before doing it. you weren't surprised that he did--he'd always dropped hints about the future, about how he couldn't imagine his life without you. but you were surprised by when he did it
he flew both of you down to louisiana for a few days that summer, claiming that it was a work trip. it was a work trip on the surface. he was helping with scouting, recruitment, and training as he was one of, if not the most, successful LSU football alums in recent years. but on a deeper level, this was the proposal trip. every moment seemed casual, perfectly normal, but you didn't know he had a ring, the ring, tucked away; waiting for just the right time to turn this work trip into the start of forever
he had an entire day set aside just for you two. it started with breakfast at one of your favorite spots from your LSU days--a cozy little diner, just walking distance from joe's old apartment. you two used to find yourselves in the same booth every weekend, sharing pancakes and debriefing your weeks together with endless cups of coffee. it was like stepping back in time, a sweet nod to the beginning of your journey together. then, he took you to the planetarium--the same place he brought you on your very first date. he'd always been fascinated by space, and you remembered how he told you that his universe seemed a little less overwhelming with you in it; that you were the brightest star in his sky, and you outshined everything else
it was as if he was recreating the milestones of your relationship that day, building up to something bigger
then he took you to a romantic dinner at the same restaurant where he told you he loved you for the first time--yet another milestone recreated. he got the same table, the same food items, and even got you the same flowers he did on your first date. he remembered it all
after that, he ended up driving you to Tiger Stadium
you were so confused as to why you were at the football stadium that night, especially because there was no event going on that joe needed to be a part of. the entire stadium was empty except for you two. you thought it was just a little walk down memory lane, but little did you know, joey had other plans
joe had always been sappy when it came to big moments in your relationship, so when it came time to propose, he knew there was only one place where it could happen. the same place he first asked you to be his girlfriend: LSUā€™s Tiger Stadiumā€”after one of the most important games of the season back during his first year at LSU. this was the place where he was now going to ask you to be his wife. yet another milestone was recreated, but also another milestone being created at the same time
you didn't think much of it as you two walked hand in hand through the tunnel and onto the turf, you could almost hear the echoes and chants of the crowds from years ago. but when he led you to the exact spot where he asked you to be his girlfriend--the fifty years line--your heart skipped a beat
"remember this?" he asked, his voice soft and gentle, his body filled with nostalgia
but then you saw his expression shift to something more serious, more raw as he looked around at the stadium he once called his home. he reached into his pocket and got down on one knee right there, right in the middle of the field. "this place means everything to me. it's where my dreams started, where I became the player I am today. but it's also where we started. where I asked you to be my girl for the first time. everything changed when you said yes, and since then you've been my biggest support, my constant, my person. it hit me early on that there's no one else i'd rather have by my side. not just through the football stuff, but through life. and i realized there's no place more perfect than this...to ask you what i've been dreaming about for years. this is where we started--where i first asked you to be mine. now i'm asking you for forever. y/n, you're my heart, my home, my everything. you single handedly rocked my entire world when you first walked in, and now i just can't get enough of you. i want to spend the rest of my life loving you, making you laugh, and building a life together. will you marry me?"
and he even got the jumbotron to show an old photo of the two of you from the night he asked you to be his girlfriend, right at the exact spot where he was on one knee right in front of you
when he opened the little velvet box, you felt like your heart popped out of your chest. the ring he had for you was the most gorgeous thing you had ever set your eyes on, well other than joe. it was custom made, designed to resemble the promise ring he gave you all those years ago
small diamonds lined the sides of the ring, giving it an extra sparkle that caught the light with every movement. he knew you loved sparkle, so he made sure the ring was extra sparkley
the breathtaking cushion-cut diamond in the middle of the ring was just perfect. a little halo of smaller diamonds surrounded it, highlighting it's brilliance just enough
the most special part of the ring was the inside of the band. inside, the words "forever and always yours - j.b" were engraved in cursive, just like your promise ring
and of course you said yes to his proposal. why would you not? he was your dream man. this was your dream
the hours after the proposal were so magical
the first thing he did was pull out his phone and call your family, excitedly sharing the news of your engagement with them. the proud smile on joe's face is forever burned into your head. he was so excited to make you his wife. he was oozing love that night. you'd never seen him so in love before
then, you guys had some celebratory drinks to commemorate the engagement. let's just say you two might have had one too many glasses of champagne because, by the end of the night, you two were honestly contemplating if you should elope to a foreign country next week and get married
you fell asleep that night dreaming together. you talked about your dreams for the future--where you see yourself living, your dream vacation spots, and even little details about your wedding like the flavor of cake. "i want red velvet," was all joe said when you brought up the cake. "i want red velvet. i want red velvet. if you love me, you'll let me have red velvet,"
for your honeymoon, joe took you to the amalfi coast, italy. one of your dream destinations
each evening, you two took long, romantic walks along the coastline. you walked hand in hand along the scenic walkways, the gorgeous sun setting behind you which casted a golden glow on both of you. you both took turns taking photos of little candid moments, laughing as you tried to get the perfect shot. "hey shorty, just hop up on my shoulders," he would cutely tease as you tried to get a good shot of the view, but your height got in the way
joey booked you a private boat tour on one of the days too. you both enjoyed the clear blue waters all day as you were surronded by breathtaking cliffs and coves. you even convinced joe to get a nice tan with you, but his stubborn ass refused to put on sunscreen, so he was a tad but overbaked at the end of the day. "ha, you look like a tomato," you giggled as you booped his red nose
he also booked you a private cooking class where you learn how to make authentic Italian dishes. you both laughed and teased each other while rolling out the fresh pasta and preparing a classic marinara sauce. "mmm, you look so delicious right now," he whispered in your ear as he felt himself get a bit overjoyed at the sight of you in an apron and your hair wrapped in a messy bun, flour all over your cheeks and arms. you pushed him away so you could focus, but in retaliation, he coated his big hands with flour, and then planted each hand on your ass, leaving big floury handprints on your ass which was so visible because of your black dress
you also have quite a few late-night gelato runs
after spending quite a few hours in bed, wrapped up in a passionate, heated bubble, you both would be craving the sweet, cold treat. so you'd quickly throw on some clothes and stumble out of your hotel, finding yourself at the doorsteps of local gelato shops. you tried sooo many flavors on the trip, playfully feeding each other spoonfuls as you walked through the charming streets under the moonlight
the entire trip, you two were so attached at the hip. like way more than usual. you were like magnets. he even made sure that during your beach days, you were secluded and away from everyone else so that nobody would interrupt your makeout sessions...and well, some other things too. he just wanted to be able to love up on his wife in peace
the honeymoon was so perfect. it was like the perfect escape for you two, the best way to start off forever :)
dad joe
joe talks to your baby bump sooo much. sometimes you'll even wake up to his head level with your bump, and the sound of his voice whispering to his unborn daughter. he loved talking to her, not caring if the conversation was one-sided. he just wanted baby tessa to be able to recognize his voice when she was born
"good morning little tiger. mommy is still sleeping but daddy is wide awake. thanks for letting her sleep in, baby. she had a long night because of your little kicks. they hurt sometimes, so just be gentle with her, okay? we love you and can't wait to meet you, pumpkin,"
his featherlight kisses around your belly were both you and your baby's favorite thing. every night before bed, he'd help you moisturize your belly with some special pregnancy lotion you ordered online, and right after he was done, the kisses would begin. the first couple of times he did this, it was calm and quiet. but one night, a kiss to your bump resulted in the baby's first kick
"oh my god, y/n! she kicked! babygirl kicked!" he excitedly said while meeting your eyes. the look on his face just made you want to die right then and there. he was so damn happy. he was just so excited about all of it--for the baby, for you to be a mom, and for him to be a dad
he even gives his football commentary to your bump
during MNF or TNF, you two would be snuggled up on the couch and joe's cheek would be squished up against your swollen belly. your hands would be stuck in his fluffy hair, playing and twirling with the strands as he talked to baby burrow about what was going on in the game. he would have this adorable little smile on his face when he spoke football talk to your bump, because each time he said something, he'd get a little kick in return
"alright, babygirl. you're about to witness some football magic," he says against your belly, his eyes glancing up at you for a second so you could see his excitement. he had a twinkle in his eye as he spoke, "see that guy over there?" he said while pointing at the screen. "that's my buddy. he's got an arm like you wouldn't believe. he's gonna throw a TD any minute and I want you to remember that feeling and sound of excitement for when you watch daddy do the same thing, okay?" he asked, his fingers tracing over your bump as if he was trying to connect with her. and he did, because she gave him a gentle little kick in response
joe took it upon himself to order and read a boatload of parenting books and articles. he wanted to know all the ins and outs of being a dad, even asking advice from all his friends and family. you found it so heartwarming to see the amount of dedication he put into preparing to be a dad. joe always gave everything his 100%, but it seemed like he was giving this particular thing 110%
he got a little too psyched out, however, after reading an article about the appropriate age to let your daughter start dating
"babe. no boys. she can't let that poison seep into her brain? tessa needs to be on top of everything if she wants to be the best possible version of herself, at least until she graduates college. no boys at all," joey said, his expression was so serious it made you giggle
"listen, i was the same way. but then I met you in college. you didn't poison my mind, right? tess will be fine. besides, we have sooooo many years before we need to worry about which boy our daughter is sneaking out at midnight with," you giggled. "babe!" joe gasped, "this is not funny,"
joe loves baby shopping a little too much
going to the baby store with him is like going into victoria's secret with a teenage girl. he was lost in his own little world
as you're browsing through the clothes, he gets overly excited about the little outfits. "the clothes are so tinyyyy," he pouts while picking up a little baby joe burrow jersey. he picks out a bunch of cute little onesies for his babygirl, many of which have cute little football sayings on them like "daddy's cheerleader" or "MVB: most valuable baby". he wanted her wardrobe to match his love for football as much as possible. which is also why a few days later, he came home after practice with a tote bag of baby bengals merch just for her
in the toy section, joe completely loses it. he can't resist touching each plush toy and rattle, often making silly faces or sounds to see what toy gets a reaction from you or your baby bump. "oh wait, i need to get her a squidward plushie. oh wait, i also need to get her a squidward beanie to match me sweatshirt game days," he nodded as he stood in front of the spongebob section with both hands on each sides of his hips. he was already standing just like a dad and you couldn't help but giggle at it
"god, i can't believe we're gonna be parents," he pouted as he walked out of the baby store, bags galore in his hands. "im so excited,"
during labor, joey was the most supportive and gentle husband possible. he was the calm in the storm and just his presence was doing wonders for you
he held your hand, rubbed your back, and helped you through breathing exercises. he was very hands-on, which you loved. his touch always put you at ease
during those intense contractions, he always reminded you to hold eye contact with him. those baby blue eyes were your safe haven and each time you looked into them, you allowed yourself to get lost. the pain of the contractions basically faded away with just one long stare into his warm eyes
joe made sure that he was in communication with the medical staff. he needed to make sure you were receiving the best care possible and that he knew everything that was going on at all times
during labor, he was your biggest cheerlead. whenever you felt anxious or scared, he was right next to you, whispering words of praise into your ear, "you're doing amazing, princess," or "i'm so proud of you mama. you're so strong, i love you so much. she's going to love you,"
joe made sure that you had quiet moments too--where he was just sitting next to you, gently stroking your hand as he talked about how excited he was to meet your baby. he just wanted you to lay back and listen in order to conserve your energy
he even cracks a few jokes during your intense moments to calm you down
breathing during a contraction- "okay, babe, remember: in through the nose, out through the--wait, isn't this basically football practice? you've got better form than half the team right now!" he laughed
after a contraction- "sooo. i guess we can skip leg day for a while after this, huh?"
as he massages your back- "you know, iā€™ve been meaning to tell you, this is great practice for the halftime pep talks and relaxing mechanisms you'll need for tess when sheā€™s older. if she's anything like her mom, she won't hesitate in marching down to the locker room and cursing out the entire d-line,"
when you're trying to relax- "just think, by the end of the day, we'll have a little new teammate on our roster. you think she's more offense material? or defense?"
after your baby is born, joe's first words are so soft and emotional. he's so overwhelmed with emotions, but the first thing he thinks about, is you
"you did it, princess. you're so incredible, mama," he says as he kisses your forehead, tears in his eyes, completely in awe of you
a few days post birth, you're coming down the stairs after a much needed nap and the sight your met with literally causes you to melt
baby tessa's squished up against joe's bare chest, sleeping while he just held her against him. you can see that he's quietly relishing the moment, this little bonding time with his daughter. her little baby cheek is pushed up against his muscular chest and that alone drives you wild. those raging pregnancy hormones were definitely getting to you ;)
the sleepless nights don't faze joe. everytime she wakes up crying, he's up in an instant. he lets you rest, knowing that you needed it way more than you thought. you were working so hard as a new mom, you needed to just relax. "i've got her babe," he whispers to you. you love watching him cradle her in his arms, rocking her back and forth while softly humming a song. you saw him visibly release the tension in his muscles as he felt her calm down in his arms
joey is hyper aware of every sound she makes. the second she lets out so much as a tiny squeak, he's right by her side, making sure she's okay. he absolutely adores his little girl
joe has set daddy-daughter bonding time in the morning. each morning, he walks around the house with her in his arms, talking to her about football, his training, and all the things he plans to teach her about the sport. he's convinced she's listening, even if she's only staring at him with wide baby eyes and a drool-covered chin
joe is all about family naps. he tells you that all three of you need to snuggle together on the couch during the day and you obviously agree. your home was those two right there. of course, you wanted to snuggle up with them. you'd often wake up and see him with baby burrow resting on his chest, both of them fast asleep as his big hand gently rested on her tiny back
"baby, she's so cute! look at her little squishy face," joe would giggle to you as he played around with her in his lap
joe constantly reminds you of how incredible you are. he's in total awe every time he watches you feed the baby or rock her to sleep. "you're such an amazing mom. i'm so lucky to have both of you. you're my two favorite girls," he would say
joe jokes that he's already making a baby-friendly football playbook
he scribbles down little plays and shows them to her as if this is film study and she's taking notes. "okay, tessa. here's what we're gonna do. first, we tackle nap time. then, we conquer tummy time," he would explain to her with a goofy smile, one that caused her to shriek and squeal
joe has this video camera that he uses to document her progress. he tells you that he's gonna film her little moments just like his dad did for him. seeing joe walk around tessa with a camera in his hand, trying to get every angle, made your heart melt. nothing brought you more joe than hearing a mix of both their soft giggles, shrieks, and laughs. "tessa...over here, pumpkin. daddy's over here!" he would softly say as he tried to get her to look back at him and his camera as she tried to play with her squidward plushie--her favorite thing in the world right now
crawl training was one of your most favorite parts of the day because you could just sit back and watch joe be in full daddy mode for an hour or two
he would playfully get down on his hands and knees, demonstrating how to crawl. he slowly moved one hand forward along with his knee, "look, babygirl. it's just like this! one hand, then the other--easy peasy, right?"
every time she moved the smallest inch, joe's face lit up with pride. "you're so strong, tessa. you've got this!" he cheered on
he'd even motivate her with toys, gently waving it in front of her. "you want mr. squidward? come get him, sweetie," he teases, proud of every shuffle she makes
"c'mon, you're almost there, babygirl. you've got this," he would encourage. "you're almost to mama," he added as he met your soft eyes while you patted your legs so tessa would remain focused
each time she struggled, you watched him quickly scoop her up in his arms for s break. peppering her with kisses and tickles while whispering, "it's okay, we have all the time in the world. me and mama are soo proud of you, pumpkin,". his patience was so special to you. he was so gentle with her, so understanding
but when she managed to push herself even further than before, joe would celebrate like it was a touchdown. "that's my girl!" he'd cheer, clapping his hand softly as he watched her giggle and squeal in your lap while you showered her with kisses
"huh, i guess she'll be crawling all over the place now, isn't she?" joe asked you as he sat down with you after crawl training with his little tiger
"probably. but that's all your doing, baby," you would tease
tessa was such a daddy's girl, and how could she not be? he was so good to her
seeing joe as a dad just made you fall in love with him even more. the way he took on this major new responsibility like a champ made your heart explode. you didn't think you could possibly love him any more than you already did, but tessa's arrival proved you wrong in the best way
joe was the absolute perfect husband and an even better dad. he was naturally good at everything he did, but loving you and his babygirl was the easiest thing for him to excel at
--the end--
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cheeseceli Ā· 4 months ago
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How they propose to you
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Pairing: Ot8!Skz Ɨ Gn!reader (individually)
Genre: fluff, reactions, established relationship
Request: Who in skz would do a public proposal with family and friends, and who would want to do it privately just you and himā€¦.
Warnings: mentions of "having a family" at Chan's, but it doesn't necessarily mean having kids
A/n: technically the pictures don't match but they look so cute?? | Daily click
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Bang Chan - public
ā€Œnot like public PUBLIC
ā€Œthere wouldn't be any strangers around nor anything like that
ā€Œbut your families are a must
ā€Œi personally believe he would either propose at his parent's home or yours, whatever feels better
ā€Œas he's basically proposing because he wants to make a family with you, it is only fair to have your "past" family alongside as well
ā€Œon a side note, I think he'd be the type to ask for your parents' permission before even planning anything!
Lee Know - private
ā€Œidk, he just has this domestic vibe to me
ā€Œi can't see him proposing to you anywhere that not your home
ā€Œyou, him, the cats, a movie and a shiny ring who's waiting to be shown seems perfect to him
ā€Œanyone else would feel a little bit out of place in this scenario
ā€Œand he also wants your rawest reaction
ā€Œwhen alone, you two are the most vulnerable. He wants all this vulnerability
ā€Œso a private proposal is like a dream come true to him
Changbin - public
ā€Œthis one would get everyone involved
ā€Œyour friends, his friends, your family, his family
ā€Œneighbours as well if you will
ā€Œdepending on it, maybe even a professional photographer hidden somewhere
ā€Œhe's about to make the move of the century and he wants everyone to be the testimony of his love for you
ā€Œand if you happen to say "yes" when he kneel down in front of you (you will), they would be the testimony of your love for him as well
ā€Œthat's a love to remember
Hyunjin - it depends
ā€Œever the hopeless romantic, he'd make an entire search on what you prefer
ā€Œhis proposal would be planned, that much I know
ā€Œbut he'd make the details thinking about you
ā€Œwhatever you enjoyed the most would be the important thing
ā€Œdo you want your friends and family to be involved? So be it
ā€Œyou don't? Then no one will even know about it before you want them to
ā€Œyour wish is his command
Han - private
ā€Œno other answer could ever be correct ngl
ā€Œno one else is allowed in this moment
ā€Œhe might've asked for advice and suggestions regarding his proposal to some people
ā€Œbut they were close to you both always
ā€Œand they wouldn't be directly involved in it
ā€Œthis moment would be exclusively yours
ā€Œif anything, that's one of the things that made it even more special to you
ā€Œit was simple. it was only him, who you fell in love with
ā€Œit was only you, who he wanted to have forever
ā€Œthe simplicity was incredible and magic
Felix - public
ā€Œi'd be surprised if you didn't know about his plans to propose before he does it in fact
ā€Œbecause everyone knows it
ā€Œevery. One. Knows
ā€Œit's cute how excited/nervous he was not gonna lie
ā€Œbut because of that he ended up spilling his ideas to every one who'd hear
ā€Œbesides that, he would like to have some support there for him when he needs to ask such an important question
ā€Œand similar to changbin, he'd love it if people could remember this act as a proof of his love for you
Seungmin - low-key private
ā€Œby all means, it would be private
ā€Œjust you and him having your quality time together when he suddenly asks for your hand in marriage
ā€Œthe moment itself would be private yk
ā€Œbut the moment you step out of the room the boys would be there waiting for the news šŸ˜­
ā€Œor he'd have told your friends, who are waiting expectancly, but they wouldn't be there on the moment
ā€Œoverall: some people would know he was about to propose. They would be waiting anxiously for the answer. However, in the moment, it would only be the two of you
I.N - private
ā€Œhe would propose spontaneously !!
ā€Œhear me out
ā€Œno plans, not even a ring maybe, just his most genuine love and devotion towards you
ā€Œand it would strike him at the most random moment
ā€Œso he'd just simply propose to you one day, just the two of you
ā€Œand then you'd enjoy each other's company for a very good while
ā€Œwhen the time comes to tell the news to other people, every single person would be genuinely surprised
ā€Œbecause it was so out of the blue?? But it also makes so much sense??
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Masterlist | you'll probably like: even after all
Reminder that this is all fiction, this does not represent the members in real life!
Taglist (open!): @yuyubeans @dandelions-143 @sleepyleeji @jinnie-ret
Dividers by @saradika-graphics | images 1, 2 and 3
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wttcsms Ā· 4 months ago
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if you feel like falling (catch me on the way down) | ONE
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į°.įŸ after getting your heart broken by professional soccer player, rin itoshi, all because he loved the game more than you, you officially swear off all men ā€” especially athletes. your publicist doesn't get that memo, though, and you find yourself roped into a fake relationship with yoichi isagi, who isn't just a pro soccer player, but also your ex's rival. things could get messy. ( fem!reader )
pairing yoichi isagi x reader (endgame), past! rin itoshi x reader word count 2.9k chapter synopsis there are certain perks to having a relationship that operates on a "private not secret" basis. for example, you're allowed at least two weeks before the batshit crazy people online figure out that little miss it girl just got her ass dumped. chapter contains partying to cope, social drinking, diet culture, this fic is so chronically online LOL author's notes so normally, i would organize the fic's different arcs or acts by explicitly saying "act 1" or whatever. like i said, we're gonna be chronically online, so the arcs are described as different "eras" and when it's a new arc, we'll get a new era šŸ¤­ each era has special graphics for it: what the media sees vs what's actually going on. think of the era intro as a moodboard for the chapters that'll follow <3
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ā‹†Ėšąæ” CURRENT ERA: PARTY GIRL šœ—šœšĖšā‹† from the outside, it's giving irl serena van der woodsen but even better, no one can possibly have the same 24 hours as you, someone needs to convince you to drop the skincare routine STAT, matter of fact - we just need your whole game card
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ā€” guest starred on the hottest pop culture podcast where it was basically just a glaze session for you (besides the last 10 minutes where the host started asking about rin), articles that want to help readers live your (unattainable if you're not rich!) lifestyle, and a devoted fanpage that updates your every move... every move.
on the inside, it's actually giving listening and actually relating to sad music, asking an 8 ball if you're the problem, being desperate enough to believe those tiktoks that say if you claim this sound and interact 3x he'll text you back, wondering when you should mail him back his stuff, keeping busy in the public eye so no one suspects how miserable you are right now
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ā€” even spotify clocked you and it's auto-generated, customized playlist perfectly depicts what you're going through (talk about the saddest soundtrack to your life), got desperate and consulted quora (this is how you know you're at rockbottom). not shown: your credit card statement (retail therapy works, right? right?!)
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ā€œPromise youā€™ll be on your best behavior?ā€ Yukimiya peers over his sunglasses so he can give you a very pointed look. You tilt your head innocently.
ā€œWhen am I ever not?ā€Ā 
Yukimiya lets out a very loud, very drawn out, very exasperated sigh. When have you not been on your best behavior? Well, just last month, you got drunk, stumbled out to your garage, hopped in your custom-wrapped pink Porsche, and somehow ended up falling asleep on top of the hood. (In your defense, at least even in a drunken stupor, you werenā€™t stupid enough to drive.) Last week, you collected the numbers of about eight different athletes and models, sufficiently led every single one of them on, and are now actively ghosting all of them because they committed the cardinal sin of not sounding like, feeling like, or being anything like Rin. And speaking of the devil, Rinā€™s the reason why just last night, you ended up blocking not just him from your social media, but his whole entire team, too. You felt vindicated when you did this at 2 AM. Yeah, because thatā€™ll sure show him! He hasnā€™t looked at your story once since the breakup (not that youā€™ve been keeping track or anything), but in case he tries to play it cool and gets one of his teammates to view it on his behalf, youā€™ll have put a stop to that plan.Ā 
(Even when youā€™re spiraling, youā€™re still painfully aware of the fact that Rinā€™s most likely doing okay, if not still performing at his best. He is most certainly not doing something as childish as getting his teammates to relay info on you to him. Meanwhile, you are apparently a social liability for your closest friends. Spectacular.)Ā 
ā€œDonā€™t answer that.ā€ You tell him. ā€œI donā€™t want to know what my life looks like through your eyes.ā€ Itā€™s bad enough that every little thing you do gets documented, photographed, and then sensationalized on the Internet, but itā€™s one thing for strangers to commentate on your behavior when they donā€™t even have the full story. Itā€™s another thing entirely when itā€™s your best friend criticizing your current lifestyle.Ā 
ā€œIā€™m just saying, itā€™s going to be a very casual lunch with my favorite people. Not a party.ā€ Yukimiya clarifies.Ā 
ā€œKenyu, you do realize that inviting me to a birthday party, and then saying ā€˜itā€™s not a partyā€™ is kind of giving mixed signals right now.ā€ Now itā€™s your turn to give him a pointed look, but just like his, thereā€™s no true venom behind it. Itā€™s Kenyuā€™s birthday celebration, anyway. Youā€™re not about to corrupt Mr. Catholic Private School and tell him to throw a fucking rager.Ā 
ā€œIf my team gets their way, there probably will be an actual party. If there is, youā€™ll be the first one I give the details to.ā€ Thereā€™s a distant shout in the back; the photographer is done with his lunch, and heā€™s ready to wrap this shoot up. Kenyu examines his hair in the vanity mirror before getting out of his chair and giving you a quick hug. Your photos have already been taken, and thereā€™s really no point for you to be on set still.Ā 
However, Kenyuā€™s on set. Your only other viable option is to just go home and hide under your covers, rewatching Someone Great on Netflix and Doordashing Ben & Jerryā€™s. Juliette is home in France and wonā€™t be coming back until the end of the month, and youā€™re not really in the mood to see any of your other friends. Itā€™s tiring being around people who canā€™t separate front-cover-of-Vogue you from the real you. If youā€™re going to have to fake a smile, it might as well be on set rather than grabbing brunch with people who would kill to be able to leak something as headline-inducing as your breakup.Ā 
ā€œPinky promise?ā€ You look up at Yukimiya. ā€œYou promise to tell me about the party even if Iā€™ll make a fool of myself because apparently I donā€™t act on my best behavior?ā€Ā 
He rolls his eyes at your comment. ā€œI didnā€™t mean it in a bad way, and you know that. Besides, you could never make a fool of yourself. Anything you do is declared iconic, anyway.ā€
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Having a famous movie director as a father and a certified Hollywood starlet as a mother, life wasnā€™t just set at easy mode for you. You practically were given an unlimited money hack and started off with like, five times the XP compared to any other beginner. At thirteen, you told your parents that for your birthday, you wanted to become a model. Two phone calls and a private jet flight later, and you had signed with the best modeling agency in the country and had your first ever photoshoot booked.Ā 
Fate gave you parents with connections, and youā€™d be a fool to not use it to your advantage. Fate also gave you the same photoshoot as another young model, and youā€™d be a fool to not befriend Kenyu Yukimiya immediately. Out of all the friends youā€™ve ever made, fate only gives you good luck twice: first with Yuki, then with Juliette. You used to think you got lucky three times ā€” meeting Rin for the first time was like experiencing something cosmic. Now you know better. Even rich people can have shit luck, too.Ā 
Todayā€™s unlucky situation is the way Yukimiyaā€™s ā€œfavorite peopleā€ all happen to be athletes. Thereā€™s not a single person here who isnā€™t his teammate or somehow related to Bastard Munchen, except for you. If you didnā€™t love Yukimiya so much, you would have hauled ass. Itā€™s normally easy enough for you to avoid soccer players at parties because they donā€™t normally get invited to the same social events you do, but now youā€™re the odd one out.Ā 
At least the food is good. You donā€™t have a photoshoot scheduled until next week, and thatā€™s exactly why youā€™re comfortable with choking down half a bagel sandwich rather than socialize with the guys seated by you. Yukimiyaā€™s real big on intimacy and the power of friendship or whatever, which is probably easier to achieve when you play a team sport versus the modeling industry, where good jobs are few and far between, and the reason why some models are so skinny is because they canā€™t afford to eat ā€” literally and figuratively. If theyā€™re not booking jobs, thereā€™s no way they can buy groceries in this economy.Ā 
He has everyone assembled at one long table in the massive backyard of his mansion. Itā€™s honestly kind of Last Supper-core, but it fits him. Little Yukiā€™s finally old enough to have a seat at the big kidā€™s table. Heā€™s sitting across from you, and youā€™re sandwiched between Kunigami and Hiori. Next to Yukimiya is Isagi. Out of everyone at this party, soccer player or not, Isagi is the person you want to avoid the most. So far, you think youā€™ve managed to skirt under his radar. If everything goes as planned, youā€™ll be able to leave this lunch with your belly full and not having to interact with anybody. Itā€™s looking like you wonā€™t even have to drink in order to get through this.Ā 
ā€œHey, out of all of us at this table, who dā€™ya think would have the best shot at being a model?ā€ Hiori is clearly speaking to you. The blue-haired player is looking directly at you, for Godā€™s sake. You wonder if itā€™ll be mean to blatantly ignore him, but considering how this little question seems to have captured the attention of the surrounding players, it looks like pretending youā€™re hard of hearing is out of the question.Ā 
Inside, youā€™re dying. The last thing you wanted to do was socialize, but itā€™d be selfish and bratty to request that Yukimiya find more time in his busy schedule to have a one-on-one celebration with you. Youā€™re here to support your friend. You can stomach being friendly with boys who have probably seen Rin more recently than youā€™ve last seen him. Fuck ā€” why are you thinking about Rin? Do not think about Rin!
You grab one of the premade mimosas from the tray in the center of the table. You down the glass in one swift gulp. On the outside, you flash Hiori a bright smile and give an airy giggle. ā€œWhy? You trying to get a foot into the industry?ā€Ā 
Hioriā€™s cheeks turn a light shade of pink. ā€œW-well, no. Just wanted to make conversation.ā€Ā 
ā€œNo worries! Iā€™ve been trying to keep up with whatever you guys are talking about, but even after all this time being friends with Kenyu, I still donā€™t really get soccer.ā€ Your smile is still intact. You reach for another mimosa.Ā 
ā€œRin didnā€™t teach you anything?ā€Ā 
Ever since you entered the industry, you knew that you had to get comfortable with standing out. No ā€” you needed to thrive on standing out. You needed to crave, to rely on, peopleā€™s undying attention in order to survive. In the eyes of the media, youā€™re the center of attention. You got what every girl your age wants. At this table, everyoneā€™s eyes are focused on you. What you want is to be back in your room, away from their prying gazes and curious stares.
But youā€™re a trained professional. Your smile never slides off, never turns into a grimace. You give a casual shrug, directing your answer to the person who mentioned Rin in the first place.Ā 
ā€œI make it a rule to not discuss work when weā€™re together.ā€ You look at Isagi, asking him with your eyes if thatā€™s a good enough explanation for him. He holds your gaze, looking at you like he sees right through you.
You drink another mimosa.Ā 
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After loosening up because of the drinks, you find casual conversation with the Munchen players to be easy. The boys honestly never shut up, and you donā€™t know what theyā€™re talking about half the time, but youā€™re cracking genuine smiles every so often, and by the time Yukimiya is going around and saying his thanks for everyone showing up, you areā€¦
Not drunk, per se. Youā€™ve built up quite the tolerance these past few weeks, and itā€™s hard to get wasted off of drinks that are basically three-fourths orange juice. (Seriously, was Yukimiya getting stingy with the champagne? Sober You might be able to acknowledge the fact that Yukimiya might have just been preparing for the Worst Case Scenario, which would be you hogging all the drinks to yourself. Which sort of happened. Fuck. Sometimes it sucks to be known so well.) Youā€™re definitely tipsy, though. Maybe half a tier above tipsy? Whatever the case, you are definitely in no shape to drive.Ā 
ā€œKenny,ā€ you whine out his nickname, trying your best to pull out your puppy-dog eyes. ā€œPlease take me home.ā€Ā 
ā€œAh, damnnit, [Name].ā€ He runs his fingers through his dark curls. ā€œDid you seriously get drunk off of orange juice?ā€Ā 
ā€œChampagne drunk is the best drunk. Iā€™m pretty sure People Magazine quoted me on that like, last year, so itā€™s basically fact.ā€ Yukimiya doesnā€™t seem overly impressed. ā€œAnd Iā€™m not drunk, but my alcohol levels right now are definitely above the legal limit. Sorry, but I donā€™t plan on making headlines for a DUI. Hard to spin that into something iconic.ā€Ā 
This gets Yukimiya to crack a smile. ā€œI thought you were leaning into the party girl look?ā€Ā 
ā€œYeah, but after Justin Timberlake got caught for intoxicated driving, he made it look totally lame. He ruined it for us!ā€Ā 
ā€œI wish I could drive you back, but I have to retake some photos for this sneaker ad Iā€™m doing, and with traffic, Iā€™m really cutting it close already. Do you want to just come with, or hang out at my place until I get back? You shouldā€™ve said something sooner; I couldā€™ve asked one of the guys to drop you off.ā€
You crinkle your nose. ā€œNo, thanks. Iā€™m not a fan of strangers knowing where I live.ā€ Becoming a model at such a young age thrust you into the spotlight. With media attention comes total pervs who lurk in Reddit threads and 4Chan, and stumbling upon some of the things said about you, reading the things they would do to you if they found you, all laid out in disgusting, graphic detail, left you kind of paranoid. Getting doxxed might be one of your worst fears. No Ubers. No car ride homes with strangers. ā€œIā€™ll wait here. Itā€™s been a while since I went through your things, so Iā€™m sure thereā€™ll be enough of your dirty secrets to uncover to keep me occupied.ā€Ā 
ā€œDid you need a ride?ā€Ā 
Shitty luck, indeed.Ā 
The teammate who decided to stay behind to help clean up (because heā€™s just that outstanding of a guy) is the sole reason for why you went buckwild on the mimosas. You can see why Rin was always frustrated with him.
ā€œNopeā€”ā€ You say, at the same exact time as Yukimiya nods enthusiastically.Ā 
ā€œWould you mind? [Name] actually lives pretty close by, so it might not be out of the way.ā€Ā 
You shoot Yukimiya a scathing glare. He ignores it completely, smiling at Isagi.Ā 
ā€œI donā€™t mind. That is, if you donā€™t mind.ā€ Isagi is looking at you expectantly. Yukimiya trusts him. And you trust Yukimiya. By some sort of logic, you should reasonably be able to trust Isagi. Itā€™s clear that Kenyu wants you to carpool with him, anyway, otherwise he wouldnā€™t have been so happy to dump you onto him.Ā 
ā€œSure. Iā€™m ready to go whenever you are.ā€Ā 
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What would happen if you jumped out of a moving vehicle?Ā 
At best, youā€™d get your pretty skin all scraped up, meaning your photoshoots would either have to be delayed, or you would have to endure all the clear distaste for your ā€œunprofessionalismā€ in the workplace from the people who actually had to work to get to where theyā€™re at. At worst, you end up hospitalized. Somehow, it seems easier to photoshop out a few cuts and scrapes than working with someone in a full-body cast.
As you weigh the pros and cons of jumping out of Yoichi Isagiā€™s vehicle ā€” a sleek, black sedan thatā€™s top of the line, sure, but understated luxury; itā€™s not flashy like the sports cars you see most athletes sporting ā€” he smoothly reverses out of Yukimiyaā€™s driveway. Isagi does that boyish thing where he ignores his backup camera completely and opts to rest one hand on the back of the passenger headrest, the other hand on the steering wheel. Fuck. Maybe itā€™s not a boyish thing. Maybe itā€™s manly. Isagi leans a bit into your space; not enough to bother you, but enough to where you can smell the scent of his cologne. He smells clean and fresh. Maybe itā€™s not cologne, but laundry detergent and fabric softener. Somehow, you find this very fitting of him.Ā 
He glances out the window to check for traffic and eases you two onto the open road.Ā 
Heā€™s not playing any music, and youā€™re sure as hell not about to ask for the aux. You look out the window instead, watching the world pass you by through tinted glass. It makes everything around you appear darker. Somehow, you find this to be very fitting for you.
ā€œYou live around this area, yeah?ā€ Isagi asks you, and youā€™re reminded that if you want to go home, you actually have to let the driver know where home is.Ā 
ā€œYeah, sorry. Keep heading straight, and Iā€™ll let you know when thereā€™s a turn coming up.ā€ Talking to Isagi shouldnā€™t feel so awkward. After all, you managed to talk (and actually enjoy talking) to all of Yukimiyaā€™s teammates. You even got along well with Kaiser. But it just feels weird ā€” youā€™ve never met him directly, but youā€™ve heard so much about him, that itā€™s hard to not see Rinā€™s rants every time you look at Isagi.Ā 
So you donā€™t ā€” look at Isagi, that is. You look at everything else. His car is clean. There are air fresheners in the AC vents. The floor of the passenger seat is oddly clean, like no one ever sits here. If thatā€™s the case, you hope your heels didnā€™t track in any grass blades or dirt.Ā 
ā€œUm,ā€ Isagi awkwardly clears his throat at a red light. ā€œWhen I mentioned Rin earlier at the partyā€¦ā€Ā 
ā€œWhat about it?ā€ Fuck, this is so embarrassing. Since the car is stationary, youā€™re in the clear, right? If you just unlock the door, you can escape on foot. Your house is now close enough that itā€™ll just count as todayā€™s exercise.Ā 
ā€œSorry for bringing him up. I didnā€™t knowā€”ā€
ā€œā€”didnā€™t know what?ā€ You turn to face him. His jaw is surprisingly sharp, and you watch the way he swallows before he answers you.Ā 
ā€œI didnā€™t know that you two broke up.ā€Ā 
No one knows that you two broke up. Youā€™re still in the process of making sense of it all, and because youā€™re so messed up over it, naturally you had to confide in Yukimiya and Juliette. Neither of them would ever share that secret, though.Ā 
So why the hell does Yoichi Isagi know?
ā€œThe lightā€™s green.ā€ You tell him, shifting your body in the seat, avoiding him by positioning yourself even closer to the door.Ā 
Neither of you say anything else during the drive.
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Nikto's Commandments part 8! (and the first half of the Jealousy Duet).
I'll be honest, I got stuck with this one! For some reason I just couldn't get a good flow going and had to try writing this a few different times. I think it shows in the beginning, but I get the rhythm back towards the end.
Also, apologies if there are more errors than usual. I kind of powered through it and am too afraid I'm going to hate it if I try to read it over.
Anyway, please enjoy as always <3
Content: Jealousy, Acts of Devotion, Declarations of Love, Kissing
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Itā€™s your first mission since Nikto failed you.
(You may have forgiven him. Heā€™s even accepted that you have, merciful as you are. But that doesnā€™t change the truth of what happened ā€“ that he failed you. That he left your side, and then almost didnā€™t return. Youā€™ve forbade him from hanging himself with ā€œalmost,ā€ but that doesnā€™t mean he canā€™t feel the noose around his throat.)
Youā€™re long since healed and recovered under Niktoā€™s devoted watch. Nurturing may not come naturally to him, but heā€™d bend himself into any shape for your use. So, he made himself into your caregiver. Weeks of helping you sit up, walk, batheā€¦ until you were back in the gym, right by his side, gritting your teeth through physical therapy.
A scar is all thatā€™s left now, silvery and tender. The only sign that Niktoā€™s world nearly bled away on dirty concrete. A reminder of his failure, his disgrace. How could he possibly deserve a place at your side, when he couldnā€™t even protect you? When he thought, for even a moment, that vengeance mattered more than your life?
Still, he returns to your side. Because you told him to, all that time ago. Because he has so much to make up for after everything. And because you havenā€™t given him leave to be anywhere else.
(He prays that you donā€™t the only way he knows how. Through meals from his own hand while you grin, nipping at his fingers. Through tea shared from one cup. With fragrant products in your wet hair while you sigh. You havenā€™t told him he could be anywhere else, beckoning him into a bed bigger than the one on base, still tucking in close like one of you might fall off the edge.)
Itā€™s not that he thinks you incapable now. He would never blaspheme that you are anything other than utterly competent. Itā€™s just that every blink superimposes pools of blood over his vision, a strobe of you near death.
In his most selfish, private thoughts, he imagines taking you away from it all for good. Tucking you away warm and safe in the cathedral of your off-base apartment, where a god belongs, in their own house. He soothes himself on visions of devoting himself to you fully and wishes he were a prophet. But for all youā€™ve given him, visions of the future are not one of them.
You were eager to return to duty, nearly cornered Oā€™Conor once you got final clearance from the doctors. Nearly shook him down for a new assignment ā€“ for the both of you. Even if he had reservations about sending you to duty so soon, an opportunity to keep Nikto and his temper away a little longer was too tempting. (The bruises Nikto left on his throat were long gone, but the memory clearly was not.)
And so here you both are, in the gym of an SAS base, sparring with Task Force 141.
ā€œOi, lass! Care for a match?ā€
ā€œBring it, MacTavish!ā€
Nikto stands back to observe as you and the sergeant square off.
The 141 has been cooperative, despite previous tensions with KorTac. You, Nikto, and Konig have managed to build a decent working rapport ā€“ though most of that work has been yours. Their captain seems to like your friendly personality and straightforward professionalism; their lieutenant has been cordial. But the two sergeants (especially the Scottish one) have taken a liking to you.
ā€œFuck!ā€
Nikto jerks as you get taken down on your bad side ā€“ no, itā€™s not your bad side anymore. Youā€™ve fully recovered; he must remember that. Interrupting a sparring match would be unwelcome and unnecessary. Not just overprotective on his part, but disrespectful to you as well, as if he doesnā€™t think you can hold your own. Still, he balls his hands into fists as you struggle against the sergeant.
At least youā€™re laughing, breathless and curse laden as it is.
ā€œShe is okay, ja?ā€ Konig asks.
Nikto grunts the affirmative, eyes sharp as he watches you knee MacTavishā€™s side. Good, he thinks proudly as you twist to get on top. Youā€™ve been working tirelessly to improve your groundwork techniques, learning all the different ways you can use your smaller stature against bigger and stronger opponents.
ā€œHe isā€¦ friendly,ā€ Konig continues.
Another grunt of agreement. Most people are with you. Itā€™s a natural reaction in the face of divinity; to reach out to a smiling god. It worked on Nikto, anyone else would be helpless. Itā€™s just the natural order of things like green grass, blue skies, or gravity.
Thereā€™s a pause that starts to prickle the back of Niktoā€™s mind. Disinterested as he may be in socializing, he understands how it works. A program that runs in his mind ā€“ body language, tone, inflection, facial expression. A complex algorithm that computes to emotion, conversation, feeling. Itā€™s just not an equation that applies to him, or that he can apply to himself anymore.
And right now, Konig is trying to imply something. Nikto cuts his eyes to the side, meets Konigā€™s.
ā€œToo friendly, donā€™t you think?ā€ he adds.
Nikto snorts and turns back to the match ā€“ where you are just tapping out. MacTavish is unwinding his arm from your windpipe. Youā€™re sat between his legs, back to his chest. A tough position to get out from in a fight. As youā€™re scooting away, the sergeant pats your hip, leans to say, ā€œgood matchā€ in your ear. You shoot him a grin over your shoulder and then push to your feet, sauntering back to your own team.
ā€œWhose turn is it?ā€ you ask, wiping sweat from your brow.
You donā€™t see MacTavishā€™s eyes darting up and down your body, zeroing in on the sliver of skin revealed by your lifted shirt. But Nikto does.
ā€œMine,ā€ Konig answers, stepping forward.
You smile at him, bump fists with him. ā€œKick his ass for me, yeah?ā€
ā€œJa.ā€
He shoots Nikto one last, pointed look before stepping onto the mat. But Nikto has no interest in watching his match. Not when youā€™re right in front of him, a sheepish look on your face.
ā€œI canā€™t believe I lost like that,ā€ you groan. ā€œGuess I need more practice.ā€
ā€œWe will practice,ā€ he promises.
You beam and knock the back of your hand gently against his.
Like an insidious weed, Konigā€™s observation takes root and sprouts. Sergeant MacTavishā€™s friendliness.
Itā€™s almost like Nikto is hallucinating again ā€“ or perhaps that he has just stopped. A veil pulled away from his eyes. A creature camouflaged in the brush, his eyes skipping over the landscape until an irregularity in the pattern was pointed out to him. And now he cannot stop seeing it.
MacTavish saying hello to you first every morning, asking how you slept with a twinkle in his eye. He offers to accompany you to training sessions, often chooses you first for cross-team drills. In downtime, heā€™ll invite you to socialize (with the rest of the 141, sure) and always save you a seat or a spot. Usually right next to him.
And it is not that he doesnā€™t acknowledge Nikto or Konig. He is amicable with both, works well with either of them when paired up. But there is always a tilt to his mouth when he speaks to you, a lilt to his voice. A subtle incline to his shoulders that makes every interaction seem just that slightest bit intimate.
A week into the assignment, and he is touching you freely. First a hand tapping elbow or shoulder. Then an arm around the back of your neck. Platonic, commiserating. Within a day, that arm drops to your shoulders and heā€™s leaning the side of his head against yours, something a bit warmer than a hug.
One morning, he scoops you up in a hug, your toes nearly off the ground. You seem surprised, reciprocate with a pat to the back before youā€™re set down and offered a chair.
And the sparringā€¦ the sparring gets worse. Not just an exchange of blows and a chance to improve skills with a new partner anymore. Itā€™s become a game of teasing you, joking with you. Tagging you with hits to coax you into going after him. Wrestling with you on the ground and dragging it out while he grunts and huffs against you.
And Niktoā€¦ Nikto burns.
This is not hell, he knows; but maybe this is some form of purgatory.
He has no place, no right to suffer. Knows that trying to claim you as his own would be like trying to cage the sun. It wouldnā€™t just be selfish; it would be heresy. Youā€™ve already given him a miracle; you told him you love him. That is far beyond anything he could deserve, anything he could hope or dream or long for. To take after all that, to demand more of the time, attention, energy you pour into him like holy waterā€¦
And yet.
And yet he wants to claw his skin off when MacTavish winks at you. Wants to set the world on fire when that accent purrs ā€œbonnieā€ or ā€œhenā€ at you. An awful, deafening static scream fills the fractures of his mind when you smile at the sergeant, when you wish him a good morning or evening.
ā€œHow are you with a sniper, hen?ā€ MacTavish asks one day.
You hum, glance over at Nikto. Heā€™s been training you with his own rifle for months now ā€“ though itā€™s obviously been on pause since your injury. ā€œWell, Iā€™ve been working on it, but I definitely need some improvement.ā€
MacTavish crosses his arms, biceps bulging against the sleeves of his t-shirt. ā€œI wouldnā€™t mind giving you a few pointers, if you want to come down to the range with me some time. Promise Iā€™m a good teacher.ā€
You blink, hesitate. Then lightly, ā€œYeah, maybe!ā€
Nikto canā€™t hang himself on an ā€œalmost,ā€ but heā€™s gutted on a ā€œmaybe.ā€
That night you come out of the bathroom frowning. Thereā€™s a furrow between your brows that you only get when youā€™re both frustrated and worried; if it stays, youā€™ll have a headache within the hour.
ā€œNikto?ā€
He glances up from the knives heā€™s polishing. You stop, eyes darting all over him, towel frozen in your hand.
ā€œHm?ā€ he prompts.
You donā€™t answer. Instead, drop the towel carelessly on the floor and stride across the room. Towards him. He only just manages to shove his equipment out of the way by the time you reach him. And you donā€™t stop, climbing onto the hard desk chair heā€™s in, straddling his lap. Your fingers curl so tight in his chest straps that he can hear them creak.
Heā€™s trapped as much by your gaze as your weight. Something swimming in the pools of your irises that he hasnā€™t seen in them before. Doesnā€™t know how to name or how to tame.
ā€œWhatā€™s going on?ā€ you ask.
He jerks back in surprise, but youā€™ve got a solid grip and thereā€™s nowhere to go.
ā€œDid Iā€¦ do something?ā€ you ask. ā€œOrā€¦ or not do something?ā€
He stares. ā€œWhat?ā€ he asks, mouth gone suddenly dry.
Your eyes are still darting between his, like youā€™ll find answers playing peekaboo between them.
ā€œYou havenā€™t been right the past few days. Maybe even a week,ā€ you explain. ā€œIā€™ve been giving you space to tell me, but you wonā€™t. And Iā€™m sorry, Iā€™m not trying to pressure you, but please just talk to me.ā€
Now his brows furrow. ā€œI havenā€™t beenā€¦?ā€
You sit back a bit, assured that you have his attention ā€“ as if that isnā€™t guaranteed.
ā€œYouā€™re not eating the same. Didnā€™t even take the green beans I put aside for you,ā€ you say. ā€œYouā€™re not sharing my tea or letting me wrap your hands. You keep leaving for a smoke in the middle of the night. Hell, youā€™re wearing your mask in our room.ā€
It dawns on him like apocalypse. That he has been worrying you, affecting you.
ā€œAnd youā€™re notā€¦ youā€™re not talking to me.ā€ Your white-knuckled grip eases a bit as you run out of steam, sadness tinging your expression. ā€œI know we donā€™t talk the normal way butā€¦ I havenā€™t been able to read you. You wonā€™t look me in the eye or press our legs together. Youā€™re even pulling away in your sleep.ā€
His heart is trying to claw out of his ribcage, wants to crawl into the palm you press to his chest.
ā€œSoā€¦ if Iā€™m doing something or not doing somethingā€¦ you can tell me. I promise I wonā€™t be upset. I just miss you.ā€
He crumbles.
Weeks under torture, but he breaks at four words.
You gasp as he rips the gear off his face. Try to help, but he just pushes your hands away. Knows heā€™s aggravated the old wounds, but a balm is at hand, pressing his face into the crook of your neck.
ā€œŠ¼Š¾Ń Š»ŃŽŠ±Š¾Š²ŃŒ,ā€ he whispers fervently. ā€œŠ¼Š¾Ń Š½Š°Š“ŠµŠ¶Š“Š°. Š¼Š¾Ń Š±Š¾Š³ŠøŠ½Ń.ā€
You curl around him instantly, arms around his shoulders, fingers fluffing through the fuzz of hair at the back of his skull. Gentle and kind and everything that sinners and saints would fall on their swords for. And yet all you ask of him is to speak, to confess.
ā€œI fear,ā€ he rasps into your skin.
ā€œFear what?ā€ you ask.
He is your protector, your disciple. Yours to command, to damn, to sacrifice if you so wished ā€“ and he would gladly spill his corroded innards at your feet, careful not to bloody your shoes. And he fears that you wonā€™t ask him to.
ā€œYou are not mine, but I fear losing you,ā€ he admits. You suck in a breath, arms tightening around him. ā€œIf not to MacTavish, then to the world. I will be left here without you again.ā€
He squeezes his eyes shut as the scars sear all over again, crushes his crooked nose against your collarbone.
ā€œI am yours,ā€ he whispers, lungs burning, ā€œand I cannot be that if you are gone.ā€
You shift, pressing closer, tighter. Lay your cheek on his head and squeeze him so tightly he wonders if youā€™re not inviting him inside your ribcage.
ā€œI thought you understood,ā€ you whisper, and even that cracks with emotion. ā€œIā€™m sorry, I thought I made it clear. I thought you knewā€¦ā€
You urge him back. He wants to resist. Wants to stay right there in the hollow of your neck, breathing in the soap you two share, basking in your warmth. But you are bidding him to do something, and he is a weak man to your command.
Your eyes are shiny, but thereā€™s a smile on your face when you look at him.
ā€œYouā€™re mine,ā€ you assure him, ā€œyou will always be mine. I will never turn you away.ā€
His eyes flutter with relief. Always. He has no business questioning the truth of that. Youā€™ve said it; it is so.
ā€œIā€™m yours too, Nikto.ā€
His eyes snap open again, but you hold him still, hold him right there.
ā€œOur love isnā€™t a cross for you to bear,ā€ you murmur. ā€œI belong to you the same way ā€“ the exact same way ā€“ that you are mine.ā€
ā€œI donā€™tā€”ā€
ā€œYou remember what I told you in that car all those months ago?ā€
Donā€™t deserve it? Thatā€™s not your choice. Donā€™t understand? You donā€™t have to. I just do. It wasnā€™t a choice I made.
Your word is genesis. It is revelation. It is creed and commandment, redemption and atonement.
Youā€™ve said it; it is so.
ā€œHere.ā€
You snatch a pad of black ink from one of the desk drawers, grab at one of his useless, hovering hands.
ā€œWhat are youā€”ā€
You smear his bare fingertips across the damp pad. Then press them to your forearm. He jerks his hand back, but itā€™s too late. His smudged fingerprints stain your skin in inky little pools. When he looks up at you, youā€™re grinning. Wide and beautiful and so damn proud of yourself.
ā€œCā€™mon,ā€ you coo. ā€œDo it again.ā€
He hesitates. But his eyes are drawn back to his fingerprints on your skin. His mind echoes with your declaration.
You are his. You are his.
To deny you this, to deny your belonging, would be beyond blasphemy. Beyond sin.
You have said it; it is so. You. Are. His.
You beam as he takes the inkpad and gets his fingers wet again. Begins leaving marks all over you. Along your arms, over your collarbone. Lean back to get palm prints on your thighs. Sits you on the desk to smear lines up your calves. You even tug your shirt up, giggling all the while, so that he can mark up your stomach.
He pauses at the gunshot. Places his blackened thumb over the entry scar. Pulls it away to see the whorls of his fingerprint covering it.
You soften, kind hands cupping his jaw and guiding him up. Up and upā€¦ until your plush lips are slotted against his. His own stained hands land on your hips ā€“ likely ruining your little sleep shorts ā€“ and pull you as close as he can get you. Infusing himself with the taste of you, of your love, of your belonging.
ā€œYours,ā€ you murmur against his mangled mouth.
ā€œYours,ā€ he repeats.
The next day, you walk into the mess hall with Niktoā€™s fingers hooked into your belt loops. Thereā€™s a single black smudge on your jaw.
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vortexbloom Ā· 23 days ago
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Yandere Capitano as your Lover (Headcanons)
Masterlist - Genshin Impact
Boycott List
Pairing: Yandere Capitano x Reader
Fandom: Genshin Impact
Warnings: Obsessiveness, Isolation, Possessiveness, Punishments, Yandere themes
English isnā€™t my first/native language, so there might be misspellings etc.
Also, I do not own any Characters like Capitano !
Anyway, have fun reading this :)
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Art by: @glasspunk on X (Twitter)
Obsessively Protective
Capitanoā€˜s love is overwhelming and all - encompassing. Your safety becomes his sole priority, to the point where heā€™s willing to eliminate any perceived threat without hesitation.
He would justify his actions and necessary, believing that no one else could protect you as he can.
Cold but Intensely Devoted
While his demeanor remains stoic, Capitanoā€™s devotion runs deep. He doesnā€™t outwardly express affection often but but ensures youā€˜re always taken care of- sometimes to an unsettling degree.
His eyes may soften only when heā€™s alone with you, revealing possessive tenderness.
Isolation Tactics
Capitano would subtly or overtly isolate you from others. He believes the world is too dangerous and that youā€˜re safest when you rely solely on him.
Any friendships or relationships that challenges his authority over you would be swiftly dismantled, either through manipulation or intimidation.
Unyielding Loyalty
Capitano expects absolute loyalty from you, but in return, he offers the same. Betrayal isnā€™t an option in his mindā€”it simply cannot exist.
He would go to great lengths to prove his loyalty, even if it means committing heinous acts in your name.
Silent Possessiveness
Capitano wouldnā€™t vocalize his possessiveness often, but his actions would speak louder than words. A single glance at someone who gets too close to you should be enough to send chills their spine.
You might feel his presence constantly, as if heā€™s always watching you from the shadows to ensure your safety.
Punishment & Reward
Capitano doesn't tolerate disobedience lightly. If you defied him, his punishment would be cold and calculatedā€”a silent reminder of his control.
However, he also believes in rewarding compliance. He might surprise you with lavish gifts or moments of rare vulnerability to reinforce your bond.
Loving in his Own Way
Capitano genuinely believes his actions are for your benefit. In his mind, his obsessive love is a shield, not a prison.
Despite his darker tendencies, he cherishes you deeply and would do anything to keep you by his side, even if it mean making you fear him just a little.
Public vs. Private
In public, Capitano maintains his stoic and commanding persona. He expects you to reflect his composed demeanor, standing as his equal in strength and grace.
In private, his guard lowers slightly. He might cradle you with surprising gentleness, whispering promises of eternal devotion.
Dealing with Rivals
Capitano deals with rivals ruthlessly and without hesitation. A single misstep by someone vying your attention could result in their swift disappearance.
He would likely ensure you never ever hear about these incidents, shielding you from the extent of his possessivenesses.
In short, Capitano as a Yandere is the embodiment of quiet, terrifying devotion. His love is like a blessing and a curse, offering unyielding protection at the cost of personal freedom.
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darlinluxx Ā· 13 days ago
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HIII dawg I don't usually request because I feel like I'm going to get tomatoes thrown at me?... softie saebyeok headcannons? šŸ™šŸ¤‘
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pairing : saebyeok x fem!reader
fluff
warnings : mentions of small injuries
a/n : omg your so real for that also i was hungover when i wrote this so sorry for any grammar or spelling mistakes and on top of that i suck writing headcannons šŸ˜­ iā€™ll probably write a fic based off of this btw
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- while outwardly tough, cold and resourceful, Saebyeok displays a gentleness towards you
- your relationship thrives on stolen moments ā€” a quick hand squeeze during crowded places, a shared glance across a crowded room, quiet whispers late at night. these moments are precious to her, a refuge from the harsh realities of her life
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- Saebyeokā€™s displays of affections are subtle yet meaningful. a gentle touch to your arm, a lingering hug, a hand tucked into yours. these small gestures speak volumes about the depth of her feelings
- with you, Saebyeok allows herself to be vulnerable, sharing her deepest fears and insecurities ā€” things sheā€™d never reveal to anyone else
- Saebyeokā€™s protective instincts are amplified when it comes to you. sheā€™d face any threat to keep you safe, her fierce loyalty and unwavering devotion shining through
- despite the reality of your lives, you share dreams of a peaceful future, a life far from the ones you currently have
- youā€™ve developed a private language, small gestures and inside jokes that only you two understand, adding an extra layer of intimacy to your bond
- your intimacy isnā€™t always loud or passionate; sometimes, itā€™s the quiet moments of shared silence, the comfortable companionship, the unspoken understanding that speaks volumes
- Saebyeok rarely speaks of her past, but with you, she reveals more details about her life before she met you
- whatever hobbies you have, she picks up as well
- Saebyeokā€™s greatest fear is losing you. this fear, deeply buried beneath her tough exterior, fuels her protectiveness and devotion
- her displays of affection often come in the form in acts of service. she would tie your shoe laces when theyre undone, prepare your favorite meal, or offer a comforting presence when youā€™re feeling down
- Saebyeok likes giving you small and thoughtful gifts
- sheā€™ll make an effort to learn something new to impress you ā€” a new skill, a language, a songā€”displaying a willingness to grow for you
- i know for a FACT she has a secret soft spot for animals, secretly petting stray cats or feeding birds
- she also displays unexpected patience and gentleness with children, even though her own childhood was difficult, revealing her capacity for nurturing
- sheā€™ll quietly complete chores or tasks for you, showing love through practical actions
- sheā€™s a fantastic listener, offering unwavering support and understanding, creating a safe space for you to share your feelings
- her words of affirmation is few, but carry intense weight due to her usual reserved nature. the words are meaningful and heartfelt, showing a deeper level of intimacy
- when around you, Saebyeok exhibits subtle nervous habits ā€” a slight fidgeting of her hands, a nervous tucking of her hair behind her earā€”showing her vulnerability to you
- she fusses over your small injuries, offering a band aid, showcasing her concern in a subtly tender way
- secret admiration !!!! Saebyeok notices every little thing about you
- unconsciously, she subtly mimics your gestures or mannerisms. she doesnā€™t even realize
- her gaze, usually cold and sharp, softens considerably when sheā€™s with you, displaying a warmth and intimacy thatā€™s rarely seen by others
- she definitely finds comfort in long, shared silences with you, conveying a sense of understanding
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josephquinnswhore Ā· 2 months ago
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filling the missing pieces - Dave York x female reader
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summary: when Daveā€™s wife leaves him and takes the kids, he finds a replacement, in you. But as the sheriff, he has to keep up the act of trying to find you.
word count: 1.7k
content warning: āš ļø Dead dove do not eatāš ļø read warnings before reading!!! kidnapping, power play, manipulation, reader has stockholm syndrome, throat fucking, age gap reader mid twenties, mentions of starvation, sensory deprivation, abuse of power, being shackled, restraints, cum training, cumming in food, degrading, use of mama/angel/daddy, afab, reader is pregnant, Dave cums down readers throat. missing persons investigation. mouth spitting. face fucking, somnophilia, reader wears lingerie. dave is divorced and hates his wifeā€¦she took the kids. @sunshineispunk
My contribution for Dead Dove December 2024. @romana-after-dark
Part two.
He sits at his hardwood desk staring at the metallic tag with his name on it, the inside of his office is stuffy despite the chilled gust of the air conditioner blowing directly onto the back of his neck. The hairs stand upright at the sensation.
The papers in front of him are scattered, stacks of papers and documents he had to stifle through. From phone reports to anonymous tips. Reports of a possible sighting of a missing person; you.
The paper felt thick in his hands, the sheet of good quality paper was one your parents had mandated and paid for out of pocket.
He had your wanted flier memorised.
Mid twenties, height, age, weight, facial features, the length and colour of your hair. Even the date of your last official sighting.
Everyone knew what the chances were of you being found at all, let alone alive. Everyone knew, the first forty eight hours are critical to any missing persons investigation. This was no different, worse, if anything. A young, beautiful woman like you.. your disappearance couldnā€™t have led to anything good.
But it had been four months to the day.
Austin was a relatively quiet town, and Dave hadnā€™t ever seen a case like this, the last kidnapping was little over thirty years ago well before he joined the police force. As the sheriff, it was his responsibility to handle the case, worse offā€”the press. His first high profile case, and he was working his ass off, everyone could see just how devoted he was to the cause.
Even when everyone else had given up hope.
A knock rattles the blinds on the window of his door. ā€œCome in.ā€
Another officer removed his hat, holding it to his chest to show respect as he swung the door open, hand still wrapped around the handle. ā€œSir, the press meeting is in five minutes.ā€
Every thought that Dave had about possibly fighting your case spiralled at the distraction. ā€œRight.ā€ He sighs wearily, taking his suit coat off the back of his chair and pulling his arms through it, straightening his collar. Taking a look at his sheriff's badge before he strolls out of the freezing climate of his personal office.
All eyes are on him, the camera is rolling live to thousands of folk, to whomever had access to a television. Your parents were giving up hope, the light in their eyes wisping away with each conference. Theyā€™d spent thousands of dollars on resources, conferences, fliers, private investigators, no one had heard or seen a thing about you since you disappeared.
Dave stands in front of the microphone, his rehearsed speech rolling off his tongue with a sense of empathy.
ā€œWe are pleading once again, for everyone to think of this young woman and her parents, the impact this is having on us all. We are asking any possible witnesses to step forward if you have seen or heard anything in regards to this case that might help us. We just want to bring this young woman home to her parents.ā€
The reporters are holding microphones toward him, arching their arms taut as far as they could. The flashes of pictures being taken make him squint.
A barrage of questions are being shouted at Dave.
ā€œDo you know if the girl is alive?ā€
ā€œWhy are you wasting taxpayers money?ā€
ā€œIs it true your wife left you?ā€
Dave knows he shouldnā€™t have said anything, he shouldā€™ve kept his head level and left with his right hand officer.
But he wasnā€™t going to let them speak about you like this.
Instead, his face reddens, a thick vein bulges out of his forehead. ā€œI have been relentless in trying to find this girl! Sacrificed my own family, I have put my blood, sweat and tears into finding this girl,ā€ he roared, the anger carried through the room. ā€œWhat have you all done? Nothing. Nothing but pry and harass the parents that are suffering.ā€
There had been rumours of Dave being divorced, his two girls taken away due to the case. In the truth of the matter his wife filed for divorce well before you disappeared. And now it seemed the entire town knew.
ā€œNow if you all donā€™t mind, I have work to do, the case isnā€™t going to solve itself.ā€
His footsteps are heavy, and the room was silent as he walked out of it. Perhaps it was a little too much for him to blow up like that.
But he had to convince them, everyone. The world. That he was a struggling father and husband first, a man who could sympathise with the parents and the young woman.
That he would stop at nothing until you return.
LATER THAT EVENING
The home he walks into isnā€™t one he feels comfortable in.
Not that he actually gave a fuck that his wife had walked out on him, but he missed his girls. His two daughters, the light of his life. Snuffed by a bitter wife who wanted to punish him by taking them away.
Using his own children to hurt him. Wench.
He learned the hard way, even as the sheriff of this town; that women were almost always ruled in favour of full custody of the children in the court.
He locks the door behind him, thoughts swirling bitterly around his mind as he takes off his suit coat and hangs it by the door.
But he knew thereā€™s one thing that would always make him feel right at home.
Beelining for his bedroom, he leans against his work desk and pushes it agaisnt the wall, lifting the Persian rug that covered a trap door.
He takes the key out of his pocket, and opens the wooden door, climbing down the ladder into the basement.
ā€œAngel?ā€ He coos, the sound is barely registered through the soundproof walls.
As he jumps down, he turns the light on, and his eyes focus in on you.
Your eyes flit open as the light flicks on, sitting up as best you could with the heavy shackles on your wrists and feet.
ā€œDave?ā€ You call out softly, lifting your hands to rub your tired eyes.
He approaches, kneeling beside the bed. ā€œDonā€™t say anything, angel. Iā€™m here to look after you.ā€
A quiet, doubtful whisper escapes your lips. ā€œDo they miss me?ā€
His heart aches at your innocent question, the tears welling in your eyes. The desire to be needed.
But he squishes that hope down. ā€œNo, angel. They quit lookinā€™ for you. I told you they don't care ā€˜bout you, didnā€™t I?ā€
His hand trails down your cheek in a soft caress.. ā€œbut you know I care about you. Donā€™t you?ā€
You nod against his hand, and he believed you.
It had taken months to get you to this point, finally giving into him, after using many methods to wear you down.
Food restriction, starvation, degradation, sensory deprivation, chaining you up. He had even cum in your food for two weeks straight to train you to love the taste of him. Preparing you so that he could stuff himself in your mouth.
It had taken quiet than he thought it would to break you down, you donā€™t scream or cry anymore. Hadnā€™t for a while. In fact he could see that now; you return the loving gaze.
He prodes the key into your heavy shackles to unlock them, rubbing the small red rings around your wrists.
ā€œDonā€™t want anythinā€™ happeninā€™ to my angel do I?ā€ He utters to himself, bringing your wrists to his lips to kiss the ache away.
ā€œYouā€™re glowing, angel.ā€ The praise against your skin makes you shiver. ā€œMust be from daddyā€™s cum.ā€
He loved how you looked in your rose gold lingerie nightwear heā€™d brought for you.
ā€œThank you. I missed you today. Did a lot of reading. Iā€™m grateful for the books.ā€ He loved how confident youā€™d become since youā€™d been with him.
No more introverted girl across the street.
ā€œAtta girl. Itā€™s good to keep your mind busy.ā€
His large thumb caresses your lips apart, and you open your mouth for him, poking your tongue out. A twisted smile stretches his lips wide, and he spits onto your tongue, forcing you to follow as he sticks his thumb down your throat.
ā€œSuch a good girl.ā€ He praises, and you whine, sucking on his thumb softly, swirling your tongue around it to entice him, he lets out a low groan.
ā€œDo you want more of me?ā€ He purrs.
ā€œPlease, please, please,ā€ you whimper softly, muffled by his thumb in your mouth. Youā€™d grown so used to the feeling of his thickness stuffing your mouth, you felt empty without it. ā€œNeed you.ā€
He removes his moist thumb and pulls his thick, weeping cock out of his slacks. Both hands grip the back of your hair, forcing the leaking tip into your mouth.
ā€œOpen up, for me, angel.ā€ He coaxed, and you obey. Mouth relaxing as it opens wide.
Sliding half of his length inside of your mouth, he throws his head back. Clenching his eyes shut.
He rams into your throat causing it to constrict and you to gag around him, jaw starting to ache as he uses you.
Hips pressing into you desperately, with each effort of bottoming out down your throat he can feel your nose against his public hair.
ā€œTakinā€™ me so well, angel.ā€ He praised, low and guttural. ā€œFuckinā€™ swallowinā€™ me.ā€
Tears are falling down your cheeks, snot and spit drooling down your face and his legs as he fucks into your throat.
The sight of you was enough for his heavy balls to constrict and fill his thick, warm load inside of your mouth, trickling down your throat gives you no choice but to swallow. He growls, fingers curling around your hair, impossibly shoving himself deeper into your throat.
His pants are heavy, thick as he pulls himself out of you. Wiping your tears away, he leans down to kiss your forehead.
ā€œI love you,ā€ you whisper hoarsely.
He hums against the warm, sticky skin of your cheek in approval. Nose pressed into your temple.
ā€œI love you too, and my precious babies. Youā€™re going to be the best mama ever, arenā€™t you?ā€
His hands trail down to your swollen stomach, where he prayed he had filled you with multiple babies.
You nod reverently, hands holding his own on top of your swollen stomach. No secret that youā€™re incredibly excited to be a mother. ā€œI hope we have two. A boy and a girl. Youā€™re gonna be the best dad to these babies.ā€
That makes Daveā€™s heart lurch inside of his chest. ā€œMe too, angel.ā€
He knew he had chosen the right one and he wouldnā€™t ever share you with the world again.
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temis-de-leon Ā· 9 months ago
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Shy gn!reader confesses to the Dateables
Characters: Diavolo, Barbatos, Solomon and Simeon (x reader, separately)
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Part 1 , Part 3 , Demon brothers version
Anon request: Could I request headcanons for Diavolo, Barbatos, Solomon, and Simeon react to shy gn crush confessing to him nervously?
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A/N: I made this so the Dateables were already crushing on the reader for a while, but it's the reader who confesses. Once again, Simeon gave me no inspiration and yet his section was the one I enjoyed the most
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Diavolo
Heā€™s used to loneliness and sacrifices, dedicating his limited free time to a small inner circle that heā€™s unable to expand. The rest of his devotions goes to his dreams and his duties, and that includes, above many other things, the student exchange program.
The only human he personally knows is Solomon and everybody is aware of the sorcererā€™s peculiar personality, so heā€™s quick to accept that youā€™re going to be different from everything heā€™s ever known.
He just didnā€™t know how much.
You build a friendship with him, treating him without inhibitions while still respecting him. You accept and join his childish whims, ask for his advice in more serious matters and speak your mind without fear.
You make him feel normal, helping his love for you grow slow but steady over a strong foundation.
But then your behaviour around him changes and he feels completely lost. Thereā€™s a sort of restraint heā€™s never seen in you, your recent silence and your avoidance to look at him in the eye making him wonder in hurt if you finally know enough about him to be afraid.
Diavolo feels his heart sink when you ask to speak to him in private and heā€™s willing to accept he has lost you.
How wrong he is.
Your confession leaves him speechless, but the more you talk with a stammer while twisting your fingers, the more he feels his cheeks blush.
He doesnā€™t confess back. He directly asks you out on a date.
Barbatos
His duty to the Young Master doesnā€™t feel like a sacrifice to him. Itā€™s an honour heā€™s glad to act in, so, although he likes to keep some free time for his private life, Barbatos is more than happy to set Lord Diavolo above everything else.
He doesnā€™t pay you much attention at first, given that thereā€™s little to no connexion between you two. In fact, the first few times you hang out together outside official matters itā€™s always organized by someone else, mainly Luke.
The young angel enjoys baking and even his prejudices decrease upon the demonā€™s talents in the kitchen.
He also enjoys spending time with you.
So he combines both of those things. Thatā€™s how Barbatos gets to know you better.
He revels in the discovery of your resilience and your kindness despite what surrounds you. Your smile while measuring ingredients with Luke, your attentiveness at his teaching.
He knows Lord Diavolo appreciates him and thanks his presence, but youā€™re the first one to treat him soā€¦ highly? You admire him, you hear him, you seek him.
His busy mind and busy schedule give him almost no time to ruminate his feelings, but he canā€™t run away for much longer.
Itā€™s around the same time he finally accepts his need to be with you that you start to fidget around him. He sees you looking at him under your lashes, timidly smiling and looking at him when you think he isnā€™t paying attention.
Your feelings are obvious to him, but he lets himself enjoy the situation for as long as possible. Itā€™s too adorable to let go.
When you finally gather the courage you need to confess and itā€™s his turn to be sincere, his words are worth more than a hundred romance books.
Solomon
At the beginning, his interest in you is entirely academic. A regular human living amongst the most powerful demons of the Devildom? Now, that is something worth his while!
Witnessing first-hand how your humanity is put to the test on the daily is fun at first, but then againā€¦ You still have humanity. Once lost, it wouldnā€™t come back.
He ultimately decides to side with you. It makes him feel a little better too.
Although you both have a cordial relationship, barely a friendship, he isnā€™t your priority. To be fair, you arenā€™t his either, so he canā€™t complain.
But then time passes and his infatuation starts to grow.
You remind him of better things. Those he lost long time ago and those he knows heā€™s incapable of reaching. You make him want to be better, to try and to be someone that you could be prouder of.
He uses his vast knowledge to compete for your attention. His stories and his studies, his vulnerability slowly showing to you. Itā€™s difficult, but youā€™re worth it.
He knows itā€™s working when you go out of your way to spend time with him, a difficult task when half of your roommates, if not all of them, donā€™t trust him at all. That makes him elated, but insecure at the same time.
He doesnā€™t know how to move things forward without spoiling them, so he waits until you make the first move. When the moment comes, he forces himself to memorize every second of it.
Solomon doesnā€™t want to forget your timid expression or the way you canā€™t decide what to say to put your feelings on display. He doesnā€™t want to forget the wide smile you show when he reciprocates your affections.
Simeon
He cares for you since the beginning, even before forming a friendship. Itā€™s in his nature to be kind and caring and he canā€™t help but to act on it with you.
Your personality immediately draws him closer. How positive you are despite your situation as well as your determination to keep going forward, proving the demons wrong.
Simeon feels a strange satisfaction whenever Luciferā€™s brow twitches at your misdeeds.
Itā€™s thanks to Luke, who wants to keep two of his favourite people close, that he gets the chance to know you better.
He enjoys every occasion you visit Purgatory Hall. Sometimes youā€™re invited by Luke to help him cook, study or even make puzzles; and other times is Simeon himself who asks you to spend time with them.
The evenings you manage to have dinner with them are the most fulfilling for him.
Heā€™s never felt a love so strong before, but heā€™s a world renounced writer and a romantic at heart, so the only thing heā€™s capable of doing in this situation is to pour his affections and hope for you to accept his heart.
The conclusion reaches an end when he manages to reset his DDD yet again.
Luke, although irritated at him, manages to call you before going to the castle to hung out with Barbatos, but Simeon doesnā€™t mind. More than that, he prefers it.
The sole idea of being alone with you brings warmth to his heart, after all.
He knows you feel the same too. Seeing the light in your eyes, the curve of your smile and the tenderness in your shy-filled whispers is enough for him to know.
You donā€™t even have time to confess on your own.
Simeon asks with a sweet voice if his interpretations of your feelings are correct. If they are, bless his heart, he feels the very same.
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gloriaregaii Ā· 1 month ago
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Honestly, I need to say this, because after reading multiple comments that Melkor abused Mairon, I've had quite enough. Especially by the Ring of Powers' writers who say they know canon when truly, all they know is jackshit.
MELKOR DIDN'T ABUSE MAIRON!!!!
Let's take it back to Almaren when Melkor first encounters Mairon and seduces him, shall we? We obviously know Melkor desired light and desired creation above all else, having said to rival the creator, Himself, Eru IlĆŗvatar. He sought after Varda, but after she saw his true nature, the darkness within, she rejected him. Morgoth already had numerous enemies amongst the Valar. Having quarrels and hard feelings against Tulka, AulĆ«, a few others, and now Varda. All he desired was to hold a glimpse of light and possess it alike that of Eru with the Flame Imperishable, said to be the source of all light, which he previously wanted as well. He wanted a lot of things and was despised and repulsed by the majority already. In that time, he must have been very lonely, even without given a Maia like all of the Valar had. He wanted something to feel not only powerful, but to feel seen, a source of beauty and light. He found all of that in AulĆ«'s most talented apprentice, Mairon.
One thing I've noticed over the past years of reading Tolkien's works is the lack of thought or reason the Maiar have in serving their designated Vala. Mairon didn't. He had a reason in going with Melkor which was accounted numerous times. Not once did it say why the other Maiar follow the Valar. Most likely the reason in being that "it was the right thing to do" as in most other fictional stories is also the same reasoning.
Mairon wanted more than what he had currently as Aulƫ's apprentice. He wanted power and Melkor knew that. Undoubtedly, Mairon had caught his eye the moment Melkor laid eyes on him. I mean, how could he not? The description Tolkien gives about Mairon excudes nothing but beauty, power, and talent. Melkor was attracted to that immediately but he felt something else. Desire for power which he knows exactly how that feels because he too, felt it at a point in time. He took his chances and seduced him. Never once did it say that Mairon was "forced" into becoming his Maia. He gave him his own free will of choice, promised him power, and more. Something the Valar wouldn't do, but Melkor could.
The two of them eventually fell in love after their attraction to one another. How else can you explain "he adored Morgoth", and no doubt Morgoth adored Sauron? And how do we not think that they could have spent time together in Almaren at private times, alone? The little fiery Maia displayed his devotion time and time again, never once did he abandon Melkor which the Vala took to heart. NEVER ONCE did he ever go behind his back. The Dark Lord saw that and for once felt seen, felt heard, felt wanted.... and loved. And in return, he reciprocated that. He came to believe that Mairon was the most beautiful and perfect creation Eru has brought to life. Mairon fell first, but Melkor fell much harder.
Proceeding down the line to the War of Wrath, Mairon practically begs Melkor to hide because they both knew what was to come. He begged by saying "Go, my lord. There are places down below..." If Melkor abused Mairon, Mairon would have never begged his master to flee and hide. Melkor saying "I release thee, go" could translate as "go now, save and hide yourself away" which must have put Mairon in a position of hesitance and reluctance to leave the man he loves behind. Even in the audiobook, Mairon's voice quivers saying those very words, emphasizing the emotion he felt in that moment. Mairon wanted his master to disappear ā€” to escape the Valar. An abused victim would never have done that.
Going forward, it is evidently clear that Sauron's complete intent was to build an army to go save Melkor. After many years, the man still worships the Vala by doing acts in his name. Building a church of worship and sacrifice in his name, taking on personas that reflected previous personas or titles Melkor had taken up. A notable one is Annatar, Lord of Gifts which was based on Melkor's title as "Giver of Freedom". Freedom and gifts go hand in hand.
Last but not least is the constant little hints Tolkien gives throughout the books that only bears evidence that Melkor, his Vala husband was always on his mind. Those little hints is in naming things he's created after things within the past, such as Grond, Melkor's hammer that he named the battering ram after, which was used in Lord of the Rings.
There is much more points that could be said about Angbang and their relationship but the thing is, is that Melkor and Mairon loved each other. It was never based on abuse or gain. It was based on mutual feelings that were never forced against either will.
If y'all like abusive ships then go for ships like Maidar or Silvergifting, even Haladriel. Those are technically abusive. To say Angbang is while there is no context that says such.... that's your preference and opinion. Not trying to attack ships, I'm merely putting source material Angbang into perspective and saying why it isn't abusive by giving the factual reasons from the books. If you take this harsh, that is on you. Go out and ship whatever you desire, even if it is abusive Angbang.
Addition to this for those who may say ROP didn't make this ship abusive :
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Which is all good! Go ship whatever your heart desires! Again, I'm not trying to attack ships, I'm just basing this on what the original source material says!
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elysiansparadise Ā· 5 months ago
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hi ely!! how are you? šŸ¤
lately i've started learning about composite charts and your series are so so helpful, so thank you for that šŸ¤Ž having said that, i was just wondering; if you're confortable with sharing, what are your favorite risings to see in a composite chart? have a wonderful day/night!!
Hello love, Iā€™m doing very well, I hope you too. I am very comfortable charing my favorites, thanks for asking! šŸ¤Ž
My favorite risings in the composite chart
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šŸ©¶Aries Rising. I have had this rising with many people [7] and all of them have been special to me, as has our relationship. Being with them [whether family, friends or partner] always put a smile on my face, I felt more energetic with them around and I even became a little more open and outgoing. I have to admit that in two of these relationships we tended to differ a lot or sometimes argue, but that was more due to aspects of our synastry. Aries in the 1st brings a lot of dynamism and fun to the relationship and they are likely to feel that they can both be authentic with each other. Gemini in the 3rd favors good communication and the possibility of oscillating between lighthearted and serious topics. Cancer in the 4th favors sharing moments of vulnerability, feeling comfortable and in general an atmosphere of sweetness and friendliness. Libra in the 7th house makes both enjoy and seek each other's company. So onā€¦
šŸ©¶Capricorn Rising. I have seen two relationships with this rising that have been together for years and personally I admire them a lot. With Libra in the 10th house, you both constantly want to improve the relationship, you seek to improve together both as a team and individually. Cancer in the 7th house makes them very romantic and giving with each other, especially in private [one of the couples I know with this always give each other gifts and go on dates even if there are no special dates]. Gemini in the 6th makes them do many things together, they tend to buy hobbies and lifestyles, and they greatly influence whether the other contributes things to the other's routine. Pisces in the 3rd house makes them read each other very easily, they understand each other with looks and they don't need to say much, plus it is easier for them to open up to each other.
šŸ©¶Taurus Rising. I believe that in addition to making very cute couples, they can be stable. [A close friend has this with her boyfriend and since they started being friends, things were very cute and romantic between them. They have been together for 2 years and in my opinion they greatly exemplify this rising]. Libra in the 6th house can make both of you make the most common or tedious tasks something romantic or more bearable, you can enjoy planning dates, romantic getaways and you can have acts of service like love language. With Scorpio in the 7th house you FEEL the mutual attraction, you feel the intensity of their feelings for each other, they are very devoted and capable of doing a lot for and with each other. With Leo in the 4th house you can both enjoy pampering each other, your inner child can feel content, satisfied and protected. And with Virgo in the 5th house you will see the devotion they have in wanting to learn how to love others in their own way. It's not an I love you like that because that's how I know, rather it's an I learn how you like to be loved so that you don't doubt my love. It is extremely beautiful.
[God, Iā€™m feeling the urge to do a rising analysis to each one but when it comes to Composite Chart, somebody stop me aaaahhh!].
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congrats on the milestone sophie! i'm so excited to read what you have to share with us! For your 1k celbration, if it's not too much, I'd like to ask for ABXS for Jason and Dick uwu And if ur feeling particularly sharing I'd also love an L from all of them owo
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Strei!!! Thank you for the kind words, here's what you asked for. I even did the L's as well for my dearest most beloved mutual <3
Warnings: 18+ MDNI, gen yandere behaviour, murder, stalking, worshipping/weirdly religious undertones for Dick, um pet play sort of?? Jason would bark if you asked him to is all I'm saying.
A = Affection (Is Their Love All-consuming, Expressed Through Possessive Gestures and Overwhelming Intensity With No Bounds?):
Jason: Spreading my Jason Todd Loyal Dog Agenda here but heā€™s so unbelievably loyal. Way, way too loyal. It doesnā€™t matter if he personally agrees with whatever your decisions are, heā€™s listening like the loyal hound he is. Will push and prod at you, but at the end of the day, heā€™s devoted. While heā€™d always prefer to be as close to you as possible, heā€™s willing to stay away if thatā€™s what you really want. Simple guy, aware of himself, and mostly in control of his more fervent tendencies. He refuses to lose control of you, to take too much, so he doesnā€™t take any. Just giving, giving, giving. He only hopes youā€™ll take him.
Dick: Dick is probably one of the most clingy yanderes out there. While others might stalk you, or protect you from afar, thatā€™s not Dickā€™s methodology. He wants to be with you all the time, and make you happy all the time, and he spends his afternoons daydreaming about sitting between your thighs for hours at a time. All the time, if it was possible. While heā€™s trying not to overwhelm you, heā€™ll stay as calm and charming as possible. But eventually, heā€™s going to have to start confessing his love to you because he feels like heā€™ll explode with it. Along with acts of service, physical affection, and verbal affection, he also really likes buying you things. Heā€™s an all-rounder. Still, he prefers buying you experiences rather than items, like holidays or trips to the fair. He decides against buying you a private island to visit for the summer, but only after staring at the property page online for three hours straight. Like I said, he really is trying!
B = Blood (How Messy Are They Willing to Get in Pursuit of Their Darling? Would They Embrace Chaos and Revel in the Crimson Tableau Painted by Their Actions?):
Dick: Iā€™ve mentioned before that heā€™s pretty hesitant to kill. Heā€™s gotten over his wild younger years, and is now more mature and in control of emotions. Now, all of that is one huge lie he tells himself that only lasts as long nobody ever tries to hurt you. Dick wears his heart on his sleeve, and then it gets even worse when you come around because his heart is just walking around outside his chest, with no aknowledgement for the dangers of the world. He does try, he really does, but when he snaps, he snaps hard. Heā€™s not too bad of a sadist (also a lie) but when he easily catches whoever has been bothering you, heā€¦ well, he might play with them. Just a little bit. He doesnā€™t kill, heā€™s very careful of that, but honestly if I was that poor soul, Iā€™d rather be dead. And then the next day, he goes back to being the cheerful sweetheart we all know and love!
Jason: Iā€™ve also mentioned that Jason, unlike Dick, is very, very eager to get bloody. In canon, he enjoys punishing sinners and whatnot, and when heā€™s fallen for you, uhā€¦ So, basically, Jason would rather die than admit it, but he thinks of himself as your protector, your knight in shining leather armour. And along with that previously mentioned possessiveness, he totally lets it get out of hand. Heā€™s aware you probably donā€™t want him slaughtering everyone who has ever harmed a single hair on your head, but unless you specifically tell him not to, heā€™s not going to stop. But if you do, he will. Heā€™s loyal, heā€™s fervent in that loyalty. He wants to destroy anything that could ever hurt you. But heā€™d never go against your ruling, your will. He might complain about it, though. Loudly, very loudly. However, if you do want everyone who has ever annoyed you dead, heā€™s totally up for it no questions asked. Would probably consider it a date night of sorts.
S = Stigma (Can the Roots of Their Obsession Be Traced to a Dark Past, a Blend of Childhood Trauma, Twisted Curiosity, and a Skewed Perception of Love?):
Dick: Oh boy, this guyā€¦ Heā€™s the poster child for childhood trauma affecting your perception of love. When his parents were murdered, he latched onto Bruce. And when Bruce kicked him out, he latched onto Bludhaven. And now when even Bludhaven canā€™t bring him any semblance of comfort, of home, youā€™re fucking heaven-sent. He latches onto you like a benign growth, and god help anyone who tries to tear the two of you apart.
Jason: Oh boy times two. Not the best childhood, raised on the streets. Taken in by Bruce, things are looking better and then- Well, we all know what happens then. After the trauma of literally digging himself out of his own grave, he feels a bitā€¦ disconnected from the world? He feels like a ghost, like heā€™s still dead, like his death never even mattered and the world kept going after heā€™d been gone. And thatā€™d fuck up anybody, but someone personally trained by the Batman? Woof. We see in Under The Red Hood that Jason really does think vengeance is proof of love, at least in his case. To him, love is bloody and ruthless. Itā€™s cannibalistic. A give and take. But since he doesnā€™t want to take from you, heā€™ll just give himself over wholly.
X = Xoanon (Does Their Reverence for Their Darling Border on Worship, Reaching Extreme Lengths to Prove Their Devotion and Ensure Unwavering Loyalty?):
Dick: He sees you like the sun. Powerful, brilliant, beautiful. And youā€™ll probably burn him to cinders as he loves you, but he doesnā€™t care. He probably enjoys the idea a little. Wouldnā€™t it be nice, to die in your arms? To close his eyes and disappear into you, where heā€™d never be apart from you again? He realises that sort of thinking is a bit creepy, but itā€™s one of the few things he simply canā€™t fight against. Not even the littlest bit. Heā€™s self-aware to know heā€™s putting you on a pedestal, that youā€™re not some god or something, youā€™re just like him. Human. Maybe that makes him worship you even more. He canā€™t tell, itā€™s too blurry these days. He just knows youā€™re important, more so than he is. More so than anything is, really. Also, gotta mention body worship kink. Like, heā€™s really way too into it honestly. Heā€™ll service you for however long you can last, and then place a hundred kisses against your exhausted body telling you how good you did, how perfect you are. When you look at him after a session like that, you can always see something a little too intense, too crazed to be called love. He knows heā€™s trying to hide it. Heā€™ll do better next time, okay?
Jason: Youā€™re his master. The hand around the leash. Heā€™s angry at the world, so fucking angry. He wants to destroy it all. Assuming here, you probably donā€™t want the entire world blown to smithereens, so youā€™re hisā€¦ conscience. Whatever you say goes. If you say Joker dies today, then he dies. If you say he can never kill another soul, then he wonā€™t. Heā€™s sassy about all of it, but itā€™s painfully obvious to literally everyone that he will follow every single order you give. And of course, he wants it that way. Maybe he really should get a collar for himself. He thinks itā€™d be cute, with your name on it in brilliant gold letters. He certainly thinks that the reaction his goons would give would be worth the effort, never mind your own reaction. Call him your good boy and you will get railed so hard you break the bed, lmfao
L = Love Letters (Is Courting an Intricate Dance Marked by Obsessive Letters and Gestures That Blur the Line Between Devotion and Insanity?):
Dick: I canā€™t see Dick ever actually sending you the letters he writes, but my god, he writes them. At first, itā€™s just little doodles in the corners of his very important paperwork, and then heā€™s scribbling on sticky notes, and eventually, he just gives in and buys a fucking notebook. Theyā€™re long winded and silly and heā€™d absolutely rather die than share them with you. But they make it just the slightest bit easier to choke down his devotion to you, so it doesnā€™t strangle him right then and there. He almost finds it as addicting as you are, almost being the keyword here. Itā€™s genuinely pretty embarrassing, from an outsiderā€™s standpoint. Itā€™s like what a middle schooler would write in their diary, just lots of your name and hearts and very ridiculous poetry. Heā€™d be good at it if it wasnā€™t about you, okay?
Jason: Jason, in direct contrast to Dick, writes very good poetry. Especially when itā€™s about you. Itā€™s the sort of stuff theyā€™ll put in museums, that future historians will write about. Of course they wonā€™t know half of his more demented metaphors are justā€¦ straight up things heā€™s done for you. Itā€™s flowing and beautiful and itā€™d make you tear up if you ever read it. You probably wonā€™t just because Jason doesnā€™t really care if you read it, so he wonā€™t share it with you on purpose. However if you find him one day in the library, and you ask to see whatever it is heā€™s made, youā€™ll be so very, very lucky. And Jason will turn tomato red, so thatā€™s another plus.
Tim: Everybody knows that when Tim starts a list again, his mental health is on the decline. The list about you is concerningly long. And Iā€™m really not saying that lightly, for Mr ā€˜I stalk literally everyone at least a little bitā€™. Itā€™s something at four hundred thousand words by now, heā€™s not sure exactly. The little note app on his phone has had to suffer through hundreds or even thousands of hours of Tim writing down the most minute details of you and your life. How do you like to sit best? Is your posture okay, or should he worry about it? When youā€™re hungry, what food do you go for first? What about when youā€™re sick? If heā€™s ever around, tapping away on his phone, and you think heā€™s not paying you any attention, youā€™d be very, very wrong. Would probably share it with you just to laugh at your horrified face.
Damian: Damian was raised to perfect every form of art, from martial to dance, to even the more traditional ones. Heā€™s always had a fondness for painting, and youā€™re most certainly his muse. Instead of letters, he paints you. For every memory he has of you, he has at least a sketch. He doesnā€™t care for almost all of them, as he doesnā€™t think they capture your beauty properly, so he doesnā€™t really care what happens with said drawings. Your first meeting has been drawn at least twenty times, and your sleeping face probably double that. Yes, he does draw you in more passionate poses as well. Your face all fucked out, drool leaking from your lips, is a personal favourite of his. Heā€™ll probably share those ones with you, enjoying seeing you squirm. Asking if you want to help him find some extra inspiration because heā€™s all irritatingly smooth like that. Will laugh if you crush the lewd drawing up, agreeing it doesnā€™t do you justice. Heā€™ll just have to try again.
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