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𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐫 | 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐜

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ఌ charles leclerc x female reader

ఌ apparently being younger than your F1 boyfriend is getting under the skin of some…

ఌ i just thought of this idea and wanted to get it out, i hope you all enjoy<3

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ciao italia 🇮🇹🩷

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username okay so cute!

username isnt she leclerc’s rumoured gf?

>username yeah and she’s 19….

username she’s younger than kika💀

carla.brocker the prettiest angel🩷

>yninstagram love and miss you!!

waggossip new wag alert?

>username would be better if she wasn’t a child🤣

>username shes literally an adult wdym….

charles_leclerc ❤️

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my happy place is with you❤️

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username he’s dating a child lmfao

username charles you could do so much better

leclerc_pascale c’est très jolie mes bébés❤️

>yninstagram merci maman😘

username she’s so pretty!!

username this is gonna be such a train wreck

lilyhme ugh so jealous when is it our turn for sunset hikes?!

>yninstagram next week?!

carlossainz55 how early did he give up @:yninstagram?

>yninstagram 30 mins in😂

>charles_leclerc LIES

username she’ll be gone faster than we can blink 😂

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formula 1 driver charles leclerc was spotted comforting his girlfriend y/n y/l/n after being seen out enjoying some time with friends and family this evening in Monaco. a fan said she looked really upset, distraught and was crying, charles looked really angry and pissed off…lately y/n has been getting lots of hate for her age and being in a relationship with the scuderia ferrari driver.

what are your thoughts?

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username i think she’s really sweet:(

username LMFAO ofc she breaks down in public attention seeking much?

>username grow tf up

username what did she expect!! she’s basically a child!!!

username i feel really bad for her:(

francisca.cgomes i think everyone needs to shut the hell up. mind your business and stop bullying people online. get a job.

>username KIKA!!!!!

>username she really said not today hoe

username i was there, charles was yelling at a group of people for harassing y/n as they all ate dinner…i felt so bad hearing her cry…she doesn’t deserve it :(

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laisse moi seul.

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i should have said something a long time ago but the things i have been seeing being written and said about my girlfriend are just not acceptable. seeing and hearing her cry almost everyday because people cannot be respectful breaks my heart. everyone knows I am very private with my life and with her, for this exact reason that’s been shown again and again. the night people decided to verbally attack her while we were out was completely disrespectful and i couldn’t believe what i was hearing. you all have no place to make comments, opinions or assumptions.

y/n you are sunshine personified and you are the love of my life. i will continue to protect you and your heart for as long as i’m around. je t’aime tellement mon fleur❤️

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francisca.cgomes we love you y/n❤️❤️

>pierregasly charles and I will go to war for you!!

>yninstagram i love you both 🩷

scuderiaferrari sending lots of love and hugs y/n❤️❤️

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lewishamilton love seeing you at the track on race weekends, keep smiling sunny🤍

>ynisnstagram i’ll try lew❤️

arthur_leclerc we’ve got your back always, you’re family

>leclerc_pascale and we love having you be apart of our family🩷

>yninstagram im going to cry i love you all so much:(

yninstagram i love you charlie:(

>charles_leclerc i love you more chérie❤️

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just me, some watermelon and my favourite person❤️🍉

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lilyhme gorgeous gorgeous girl🩷

>yninstagram see you tonight🥰

charles_leclerc watermelon or me?

>yninstagram you…always you baby😘

joristrouche save some for me

>yninstagram hurry up!!!!

leclerc_pascale❤️❤️❤️❤️

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francisca.cgomes i can’t wait to see you tonight🩷🩷

>yninstagram me either 🥰🥰

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hihi! just came across your blog during a fixation trip on mike from fnaf. i love how u write the hcs, it's endearing (i don't make sense rn, sorry). could i request a fluffy with just a hint of nsfw with an olderbf! mike? like the reader is early 20s while he's in mid/late 20s..? the au thingy has me in a chokehold i don't wanna get out of anytime soon.. if you're not comfy, it's alright!

—°^°🍀

and i love her | olderbf!mike x fem!reader

an: anon, i was at work when you sent this and i haven’t stopped thinking about it since. because it also wasn’t specified, i’m using fem!reader for this prompt but i will gladly do a gn!reader version if that’s what you wanted instead <3 thank you so much too!!

cw: nsfw (18+!), hints to a unstable home life, mentions of insecurity.

the two of you first met while working at the local mall. you worked retail in one of the clothing shops mike used to frequent, and soon enough through time, the two of you began having breaks and lunches together. they were short and 9/10 times were always interrupted by somebody needing mike, but the time spent together was enjoyed nonetheless.

mike, honestly, didn’t think much of it until he brought abby over one day on his day off, needing to get her some new clothes for school. he stopped by your shop, saying a quick hello and allowed abby to look around for a minute while you two conversed.

after a bit, abby turned back around and skipped over to her older brother — standing beside him as her eyes glanced up at you from behind the vendor counter.

“are you my brother’s girlfriend?”

the panic that instantly flew into mike’s body left him speechless. wide eyed, lips parted, stuttering so hard he could barely speak. not to mention, how fast his cheeks grew red.

he couldn’t lie to himself, there was a growing reason why he started enjoying kept away moments with you. mike was slowly developing a crush, but the thought of it absolutely terrified him.

you two weren’t far apart in age, but he still had some years on you. you were in college, slowly beginning to make a name for yourself and a future worth working towards — while mike? he was using every second taking care of abby and attempting to keep their lives afloat just for her sake.

he didn’t have a support system, and truth be told, he was more than just down in the dumps. rock bottom was stirring in hot.

you deserved someone more stable. more capable than him, and god knows you would never look at someone like him.

however, a smile graced your lips rather than a shocked expression at abby’s question. you leaned over the counter, grinning as you dropped a dum-dum into her hand.

“we’re just good friends,” you chuckled - eyes flickering between mike and his little sister, “but who knows? fate is a funny thing.”

“what’s fate?” abby replied back, beaming at the lollipop now resting in her palm.

mike’s heart was fucking pounding. he couldn’t even hear you responding back to abby, all he could focus on was how his heartbeat echoed inside his ears and how hard his stomach fluttered.

soon after that, the two of you began dating. it only took one date and a late night kiss at your doorstep to make things official.

the dynamic of your relationship is different than anything mike has had in the past.

you keep him up to date with things he normally doesn’t pay attention to. what celebrity is dating who, what new fashion trends are in and out. things of that nature.

he absolutely fucking loves it when you start rambling about topics regarding that. he’ll sit and watch you, a quirked smile on his lips as he nods and hums along.

“angelina jolie and who? tell me more, hun.”

adores calling you pet names. prefers babe, baby, and honey.

when he’s sleepy, he is clingy — super clingy. doesn’t want to sleep without you because now he’s so used to having your weight against him and in his arms.

likes to sleep with his head on your lap or stomach, especially when the two of you are laying on his couch, but in bed he prefers being the big spoon with his head either on your shoulder or pressed against your back.

breakfast in bed MASTER.

loves, loves waking you up on a day off with some freshly made breakfast and a smoothie, if he has the groceries for it, and always admires the sleepy smile that stretches across your lips when you realize what’s happening.

mike also loves it whenever you go to him for advice. needing help with something rumbling in your car, needing to figure out how to send in a specific document or form, really basic and mundane stuff. but it makes his heart soar, knowing that you trust him enough to seek that from him.

absolutely knew he wanted to marry you the second abby began asking around for you more often, wanting to do girls-nights together and sleepovers.

the fact that abby loved you and trusted you enough as well — that was all mike needed.

the three of you try to have nights where you all go out or do something for abby at least a few times a week, if your work schedules allow it.

most of the time, it’s taking abby to the nearby park and watching her play around with her friends for a few hours before walking back home. or heading to a nice restaurant to have dinner together.

nsfw —

he was hesitant on being intimate with you for the first few months. not because he didn’t want to — trust me, he wanted to — but because it had been so long with his previous relationships that he was afraid of even bringing the topic up.

during a late night drive, wanting to look at some christmas lights being put up before the holiday, mike was going to bring it up..

however, it never exactly did — when you pulled him into the backseat after parking in a secluded area and riding him after.

now he’s not afraid lmao

mike is a fucking sucker for eating you out. man is a munch, all day every day.

with given consent, will absolutely wake you up by eating you out. groans into your pussy when you stir awake, slowly and tenderly rolling his tongue between your folds as you’re struggling to keep yourself quiet.

he’s not insanely dominant, but he has his moments, especially after a long day at work, where all he wants is to fuck you into the mattress.

hand on your head, moans being muffled by his pillow as he thrusts into you from behind — biting onto his shirt to keep himself quiet while he watches his cock sink into you over and over.

tries not to have rough or fast sex on his bed. it’s fucking squeaky.

if you’re going to take a shower, he’s coming with.

likes slowly thrusting into you while pushed up against the cold tile wall, fingers intertwined with your hands above your head as he moans softly into your mouth. goes at a steady pace, slowly dragging himself in and out between your walls until his head drops into the crook of your shoulder, a whimper falling from his lips as he fills you up.

lots, and i mean LOTS of praise. always when you’re riding him or if you’re in missionary together.

“that’s it— fuck, baby, you feel so fucking good..”

“yeah? you can take it. just a little bit more… just like that..”

aftercare always. even after a quickie right before work, he’s kissing you sweetly before getting dressed (all with a little bit a wobble to his legs), grabbing you a little snack and some water to get yourself going again.

or he’ll happily cuddle you in bed, bathing in the afterglow as you two settle your breaths and relax into one another.

will always love a bath together if you suggest it. whatever his baby wants, his baby is gonna get. mike will sit behind you in the tub, doesn’t even matter if it’s cramped or he’s sitting awkwardly, and will let you relax against him as he gently combs throughout your hair or helps you wash yourself off.

[kimmiessimmies]

list 5 facts about a favorite sim of yours, and send this to simblrs whose sims you adore 💜

sarah jolie wyler please and thank you ma'am.

💛

Thank you for asking about Sarah specifically, she deserves some attention. 💜

Here's five facts on SARAH.

Sarah's middle name is, indeed, Jolie, making her S.J. Wyler. James, her twin, is James Simon; J.S. Wyler. This was something their parents did on purpose to emphasise their twin-connection.

Sarah and Seth are my only couple so far who got together in-game as teens and lasted into young adulthood. Next New Year's Eve will mark their fifth year anniversary. Spoiler alert: That won't go by unnoticed. 🤫

Sarah can sometimes be seen as somewhat of a meddler. She likes to get involved in things going on with other people, a trait she inherited from her mother. However, for her mum, it's often a case of curiosity and thinking everything concerns her, which is not true for Sarah. Sarah just really wants to help others and can't idly stand by if she feels she could do something to make things better. It's just that sometimes you have to let others find their own path...

Sarah is a happy and confident girl who doesn't have a lot of worries, except one: James. She knows, feels, that he's not okay, but also knows that forcing her help on him will have the opposite effect. Particularly for #3 above, standing back is difficult for Sarah. Especially where James is concerned because their bond is strong.

Sarah is a great cook and a very creative one, too. She loves to try and create new recipes. Next to, one day, opening her own lunchroom, Sarah also hopes to write her own cookbook at some point in her life.

New Year's Eve 03, when Seth officially asked Sarah to be his girlfriend.

[miss-bvnny]

Sleeping Beauty AU for my birthday? Sleeping Beauty AU for my birthday.

RIGHT off the bat, I wanna say this set's a mess and it was supposed to have more sketches in it (I REALLY wanted to draw LeFou fighting a dragon) but uhhhh .....*vague hand gestures* Emotional Issues. Will they come one day? Yeah probably. Until then...please enjoy what I managed to pull together.

1-2.)

''She's your daughter. You can't do this to her.''

''Yes I can. I'm her mother.''

First up, we got a test sketcj of Abanny as Maleficent, and a spooky-wooky headshot. Abanny was almost entirely inspired by Angelina Jolie in the live action Maleficent movie, so I could think of NO better role for her to play in this AU than the one she was made for.

Nicole was supposed to be raised by Abanny as well as her two fathers in a sort of big joint adoption found family thing. But they couldn't really get past Abanny's whole Matriarchal forest demigod who eats people thing as something they wanted their daughter around. So they kind of...booted Abanny from the group chat, let's say. Abanny's fury at being banned from having a part in her daughter's life MIGHT'VE been understandable....until Abanny decided ''Fine if I can't be a part of her life then she can't be a part of anyone else's'' and doomed her daughter to a sinister prophecy out of anger. That's the fun thing about Abanny. I can imagine her doing horrible destructive stuff to Nicole out of spite and it's not even that out of character (Any Incredibles AU fans in the audience?)

3.) ''...And a few....carrots?''

Yeah HI if this one looks funky dunky it's because it isssss *checks dates* JUST about a year old now!! This was the first Sleeping Beauty AU sketch and it has seen everything (Fnaf reference) and then I just kept thinking about this concept and that's where the rest of this stuff came from. I MEANT to rewdraw this one but uhhhh .....*vague hand gestures* Emotional Issues.

LeFou's horse is named Pompeii btw!!!! She's been a character of mine for a while, but I haven't REALLY used her for much since about 2015. Figured she deserved to be re-homed for this AU. If she looks familiar it's because yes I came up with her after watching Frozen.

4.) ''Once Upon a Time Dream''

Yes yes, you've all seen me post this one before, and Im being a hack by reposting it here and deleting it from the original photoset, but in my defense it goes with the rest of the set.

''He's wearing a totally different outfit than in the previous sketch and that doesn't make sense-'' Whoa mama mia cunt

5.) ''...When true loves kiss...''

If LeFou looks a little rough, he DID just plow through a forest of thorns to fight a dragon who also happens to be his incredibly bitter mother in law. Also battle damage is hot fight me.

6.)

Now that you're lovin me

It's so heavenly

Based on that final frame from the movie, but with like....one or two very small personal touches (Sarcasm)

...Anyway I'm tired but hey it's my birthday I made it through another year and even better I drew a lot more stuff so it's not all bad.

[fillsta]

How to explain Les Mis characters to your friends

Enjolras 'Enjy dearest', 'Enj':

Angry blond boy. "Eat the rich". Either gay or aroace. His celebrity crush is Robespierre. He may or may not have a crush on a specific wine lover. Also Aaron Tveit. That's it

Combeferre 'Ferre':

The 'hot' scholar. Rly likes moths I guess. Wears glasses bc he's smart and smart ppl wear glasses. Has done nothing wrong, ever. We love him .

Courfeyrac 'Courf':

Everybody's friend. Flirty, fruity bitch. Round and lovable. Possibly in a relationship with either Combeferre or Jehan. Marius' own personal extrovert. Keeps the group together. Portrayed by the Mighty, the Fruity Fra Fee.

Grantaire 'R':

Likes to drink. A lot. Bi bitch, hopelessly in love with a certain blondie. Hold-hands-before-getting-shot-to-death kind of crush. Rly good at history and philosophy. Cynic. Also, fandom decided that he draws<3. Big hobo energy. Ask the fandom about the actor in the 2012 musical and they'll shed tears

Jean Prouvaire 'Jehan':

Ah yes, the softie. Love poetry and playing the flute. Most likely smoke weed. Plant parent. Gender unknown. We love their hippie bullshit. I don't remember the actor's name but he was kinda cute

Bahorel 'Baho':

The fruity gym bro. Enjoys fistfighting. Possibly Feuilly's bf. Man bun and beard. Studies law but doesn't want to be a lawyer. Doodles instead. Gavroche's idol. His celebrity crush is probably Dwayne Johnson or sth.

Feuilly:

IwbavajsbJzkabzjsvs. We love him. He's pure and innocent. Orphan. Makes fans for a living. Really loves the countries of the world. Headcannoned as Polish. Enjolras' fav ho. Wears flannels. I'll stop here because oh boi I can go on for ages

Bossuet/Lesgles:

Bald guy. Wholesome. He's also extremely unlucky and Victor made sure that's his only personality trait. Polyamoryyyy. His bf is Joly, his gf is Musichetta. It's just... Bossuet, you know?

Joly:

Doctor? Yeah, did I mention he's a germaphobe? Poor guy. Eccentric asf. Carries a cane everywhere. Will wake up in the middle of the night to align his bed according to the earth's poles and shit. Yes, he has a bf and gf, as previously mentioned.

Gavroche 'Gav':

Best boiiii. Smol, like, 10-12 yrs old. Savage. Absolutely destroyed Enjolras when in an argument. Also managed to trick a skilled criminal once. Rip, he would have loved Minecraft. Eponine and Azelma's brother. Courfeyrac's instant son. Looks up to Bahorel.

Marius Pontmercy:

The Most Awkward Human Being. Like, fr. Courfeyrac's emotional support introvert. Possibly the only straight here but who knows??? Idk he's kinda close with Courf. Anyway Enj amd Ferre scare him. Especially Ferre. He somehow gets a gf??? Survived

Eponine 'Ponine' Thenardieur

Marius' side ho. Has a crush on him. Bit I think she's gayyyy. Or bi. There's no way she's interested in men only. Anyway, poor. Terrible household situation :(. Feminist. I hope she gets a gf in her second life. R had a smol crush on her but that was just a phase. She deserved better, like everyone.

Cosette Fauchelevent/Valjean:

Marius' main ho (how this guy manages to get bitches is beyond me). Cottagecore goth (is that a thing?). Adopted. Such a sweet gal. Eponine could also be her gf <3.

Montparnasse 'Parnasse':

Ah him. Okay this guy. He is s narcissistic but a good one. One day he looked in the mirror and said 'Wow im hot lets murder people' and so he did exactly that. Said criminal tricked by Gavroche. 'Dandy'. He's so cool I love him sm.

Azelma Thenardieur:

Poor girl doesn't get any development. She's just there. Survived. Is rly cool tho, trust me.

Jean Valjean:

Stole bread and went to jail for 19 years. Villain origin story. Then he stole from a child (which may or may not have been Feuilly but that's another story for another post) and he instantly went good. Became mayor and businessman. One of his employees died so he found her daughter and raised her. Survived for a while. Is supposed to be the protagonist lol. Wholesome grandpa

Inspector Javert 'Jav jav man':

Is his life's goal to arrest Valjean. I say enemies to lovers trope. Starts off as a bitch, tbh.

Fantine:

My poor girl deserved the world. Her bf got her pregnant and fled :(. She gave Cosette over to some strangers to raise her while she worked in a nearby town, sending them money for Cosette's expenses. That's a no no there but ok. Gets fired, becomes a prostitute, dies. So of any of you out there shame sex workers I'll choke u while u sleep.

[i-dont-know-nor-care-go-away]

"dadwin<3" "Grady is the best"

I see that and I raise you : Edaline being EVERYONES mother

(based off of MY momma truama lol most of this happened to me/based off of irl events but I added edaline lol)

Keefe seeing her make cookies and Mallow melt and wondering why she would do something just for him. it breaks her heart when he apologizes for "imposing himself" and "putting her out" and her gently telling him she does it because he is a lovely person that deserves all the mallowmelt in the world

Fitz and Biana getting hugs and food when their dad was broken minded and their mom was trying to hold it together. so they try not to cry and edaline comes over to help cook and take care of them and their mother.

Tam doesn't trust her. he has no reason to believe she won't start with the harsh remarks and withering looks so he stays far away from Sophie's family. He doesn't realize that he has a place to go until he has to run from his parents one night, and he light leaps to where ever he can to get away from the noise. after ignoring his sister and Sophie's imparter calls, he sits down and sobs. after a while in the dark, he hears someone calling his name. He hesitantly calls out because he shouldn't have been so dumb and now his sister is out in the dark because of him and he was supposetokeephersafeheissostupidstupidstupid- and it's edaline that emerges from the dark and despite his previous snarls and attitude she takes him home with a gentleness he hasn't known before

it happens when Lihn is over at Sophie's house with Biana. her mom never let her have her hair out of a braid, so she lets it down (for the baby alicorns to chew on, or so they think). it's the middle of the night and she forgot to braid her hair before bed and it got tangled and her mom was right, she wasn't even smart enough to take care of herself she would have died on her own if Tam wasn't there stupid stupid stupid stupid- and suddenly shes sobbing in her friends bathroom with a hairbrush and water swirling in the air and she can't stop she's going to ruin everything around her she can't - and edaline knows when her kids are crying, so she takes the hairbrush and bushes her kids hair and tells her all about why she was still up, that darn t-rex right next to her window. and when she is done with a waterfall braid that shows off how long and shiny Lihn's hair has grown, she tells her how beautiful the water Lihn commands is.

and suddenly it's so many years ago, before the fires burned. edaline sits with her first of (many) children and Jolie is drawing little stick figures, two tall, a blond and red head, a medium blonde one, and many little small ones around them. A little voice says "can we go see Ms. Della and her baby again? he's really cute" and Edaline could never deny her baby of anything so of course she nods a yes.. but her little girl continues "Mommy can I have a sibling?" and edaline is caught by surprise. she thought her baby girl had everything, friends, family, too many animals to count. she looks at her daughter, and says "maybe one day. but you would have to share, and help them all the time. I didn't like your auntie for a long while until we were both grown up." she teases, but somehow the child is undeterred. "Someday, I'll be the best big sister, and you'll have be so proud of how much I've helped my little sister! just like you mama!" -and then it's now again, she is in her daughter's room. it's green and full of life. And Sophie follows the path Jolie laid for her, and she can hear Jolie again, just like the day she died. "Look Momma, I helped her just like I said I would! Aren't you proud?" and edaline can hear all of her children downstairs. she can't hear Jolie's laugh in Sophie, and Keefe doesn't smile exactly like she did. But Jolie lives on as they walk the path she did. it may terrify edaline, but her babies have a big sister looking out for them above, and a home and family to come back to.

[gay-otlc]

Exile Recap

Completely accurate, as always

Sophie calls Biana beautiful (she doesn't give Keefe or Fitz, her actual canon love interests, as romantic an introduction)

Sophie is Weirded Out (justifiably) by the fact that her friends went to her funeral

Elves gave us chocolate cake. I would like to personally thank the elf responsible for this.

Dizznee family supremacy

Stina is a Sophiana shipper

Sophie is gay for Biana, still

All of the Vackers are gay (their house has rainbow trees all around it)

Biana is gay for Sophie (red is definitely your color <3)

Elves canonically have rainbow fire, pride arson is a definite possibility and definitely something Fintan has done at least once.

Speaking of Fintan, he's a dramatic gay villain and good for him.

Shannon missed a dad joke opportunity ("Sir Tiergan" "Just Tiergan" "Hi, just Tiergan") which is very disappointing honestly

Tiergan deserves a pay raise for putting up with Sophie pining for Fitz

Sophie Foster, teen prodigy, teaches us that breathing is a good sign.

Tiergan spent the last thirteen years trying to heal a broken line and was that line really necessary Shannon. Did you really need to hurt me like that Shannon

Also, kudos to Tiergan for not being (justifiably) obnoxious when Alden's mind broke, because I would not have been able to show that kind of restraint

Tiergan has been to Exile. Which holds a LOT of angsty tiertice implications.

Keefe has heard Bronte laugh, apparently? And Bronte sounds like a freaked out banshee when he laughs.

It's a wonder Sophie didn't find out Tiergan was in the black swan sooner, he is terrible at keeping that secret

The world needs more Sophie & Amy content

Give Dex therapy 2022

Sophie has severe trich she needs help

Cassius is a dick, Dadwin supremacy

Dex might be gay for Keefe

CASSIUS IS A DICK, DADWIN SUPREMACY

The Black Swan, Sophie included, are fruity

While the Black Swan wasn't responsible for Jolie's death, she almost died at one of their game nights because that shit gets intense

Shannon missed another pun opportunity with the "part horse" thing. smh

[imaginewithtearose]

LENA DEAR CONGRATS ON 100 FOLLOWERS!!! You really deserve it and much more, I sincerely hope you’ll account continue to grow and more people will see and acknowledge your talent <3

If you don’t mind, I wanna ask a question and request a interaction,,?

To you, out of curiosity, do you have any big goals for your blog? Anything you want to achieve?

As for the interaction request,,,, To my dearest Rook, “I want you to know that I really admire you. You may seem weird to others, but I think ‘unique’ is a better way to describe you. You always see the beauty in everything and stay positive, and your nicknames and random bursts of excitement, singing, and poetry are so cute. Sure, some of the things you do are questionable but that only makes you more interesting imo (just stop stalking people pls •-•). I know you are known to see beauty in everyone and that you especially admire Vil, but don’t ever forget the beauty of your own. And well, weirdo or not, you are loved. If not by some, surely you’ll always be by me” *smooches his cheek*

(Please stand by as I go scream and cry in a corner)

(IM SO SORRYBIF ITS LONG IM A RAMBLER)

HI FEEEEI, ANYTHING FOR YOU MY DEAR. I OWE YOU MY LIFE AND MY ICON. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT DARLIIIING.

Hm, when i started this it was out if pure impulse. I have always looked up to these blogs! And sometimes i couldn't find the things i wanted to read, so i was like “FINE I'LL DO IT MYSELF”. So i didn't put any big goals for this! I guess i would like to get like 500 or 300 followers, idk. Or at least 100 followers who are enjoying my job its perfect! Im grateful!!!

Now, lets see what Rook has to say to you ;)

“Oh, mon chéri!” it's one of the first times you can see him blushing and surprised. Not because of your actions, but because of your words. “I'll have been always sure that i was loved, but to be honest with yourself in this moment, i always doubted that if i was worthy to being loved. But your words, ma jolie fleur, mon bonheur, mon espoir, have taught me that i deserve it. Just like you deserve this gift from ma partie.” And just like that, he took your cheeks between his hands, and smiled before giving you a sweet yet gentle kiss on the lips. “Fei, Mon ange, never doubt that you are the most beautiful prey i have ever encountered. And never doubt that you deserve to be loved too.” After giving you a kiss on the forehead, he let you go. “je t'aime, Fei. Tomorrow, you will have my hand on matrimony!... Or better, a beautiful poem that i was hiding for a special occasion.”

[jules-of-the-sea]

I would love to see a Blorbo ranking for your blorbos from Les Mis, if you are willing to share :)

so i made a character tierlist, i dont actually hate thenardier but its funny to hate him. for side characters: m mabeuf would be guy!!!, fauchlevent would be eh (although the graveyard scene was funny), and marius's relations would all be in eh/mildly annoying because i have no strong feelings about them.

you did say blorbo ranking though and i have no idea what exactly that entails so im just going to do everything i can think of. so heres a list of everyone on the tierlist and a few thoughts on each of them

enjolras 12/10 love of my life, top kin, red <3, hes literally just a guy god i wish i was him its all i ever want hes so !!!!!

grantaire 10/10 love him, probably more like me than enj lmao, jaded, alcoholic, cynic, ao3 always makes him an artist but i dont remember them saying that in the book??? maybe i missed it though, it did say that he knows all the best spots in paris though so thats pretty cool

feuilly 10/10 self taught king, he makes fans, he wants to deliver the world and i support him. we all need a feuilly in our lives

combeferre 10/10 (these ratings are a little redundant at this point) fan interpretation always makes him a bookworm nerdy guy (which i have also done) which i understand bc in the book hugo talks abt how he wants to learn everything and he loves progress and education, but honestly i feel like hes a lot warmer and more social than people characterize him. like they talk about how compassionate he is and how he focuses on the actual people in the revolution more than the movement as a whole

gavroche literally just a little guy, hes got his two children in his wooden elephant what more could a street urchin want

courfeyrac party guy, literally tholomyes but if he wasnt a dick, love him for it. actually thinking abt it, tholomyes was a poet right?? and hugo compares him w courf so,,, poet courf???

bossuet unlucky, actually named lesgle, bald, in a poly relationship w joly and musichetta

eponine bro she was not that close with marius in the book, and i dont think she even knew the amis. its fun to pretend she did though. also the musical makes marius actually care that she dies which is sweet i guess. also i love every queer eponine interpretation.

jehan jean provaire, medieval enthusiast, just a little guy i guess. trans/nb jehan is one of my favorite things actually

joly happy guy, apparently nicknamed jolly because of that, doctor(?), likes self diagnosing, must suck being a germaphobe in 1832

bahorel tbh i forgot like everything the book said abt him. im pretty sure he was the guy who saved marius from being kicked out of law school though?? and also visibly expresses disgust when he passes by law school??? king.

javert single-minded policeman, love the themes and internal struggle, javerts soliloquy and stars are some of my favorite songs in the musical

jean valjean all around a good guy, white bread personality but like,, nice. so i guess hes more like the pre-made pound cake you can get at the store. certified girlboss tho

cosette pretty? i like the cottagecore interpretations but also shes literally just a lonely child from 1832 so i guess its just by default. she seems like the type of girl who would be a pleasure to have in class

fantine sad lady, cosettes mom, i wish she had just gotten cosette back from the thenardiers when she had her job but oh well.

marius annoying little bitch boy mf i swear to god he deserves very little of what he gets. also isnt he like 10 years older than both cosette and eponine??? 1832 moment i guess. anyways hes not that bad but its funny to hate on him.

madame thenardier me when child abuse, kinda a girlboss in the musical but in the book shes just kinda there

monsieur thenardier little rat bitch man, fuck that guy, but also hes literally a cartoon villain and its funny

also the tierlist is made in mspaint, i would have found pictures for everyone but a lot of them arent in the 2012 movie long enough for anyone (me) to know whos who so. crunchy mspaint version

[fluorescencefuture]

Hwayugi / A Korean Odyssey Episode 3 Thoughts

Overall Feelings About the Show So Far

Good god, why did they put so many effects without the budget for them

This is the worst Wukong outfit design I have ever seen

Why is every episode 1 hour 30 minutes I mean episiode 1 and 2 could've totally been one episode just saying

Not really feeling the chemistry yet

K-dramas use Vine boom sound effects and I cannot take anything seriously because of that

I’m saying it now, I hate the soundtrack

I use Samsung phones so I feel a visceral reaction every time I hear the ringtones in K-dramas. That Morning Glory alarm will forever haunt me

The Main Leads

Wukong couldn't just blow on blood to get rid of it in the original but it's not out of character for him or the novel to pull a bullshit power out of nowhere so I’m cool with it. He can also magically control traffic now, which I accept as canon

I don't like Samjang that much. I feel like they haven't quite struck the balance between headstrong and put together with bewildered and scared of the magical realm. I mean the latter is really accurate to Sanzang in the book but Sanzang in the book is horrible so

Is it the actress? I really don't vibe with the character of Samjang but looking at it again I feel like the script are totally fine. I think it might actually just be a miscast actress, or odd direction

Ehh, the double tsundere thing isn't really working as well as it did in What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, the other K-drama I half-watched

Honestly I wish they went the A Chinese Odyssey route and used White Bone Demon or Original Character Do Not Steal for Wukong's love interest because a version of Sanzang is too obvious of a choice for me and also this one’s kinda boring

Guanyin would totally have a version of the headband that inflicts emotional pain ahah. Making someone fall in love with you by using a device (like a love potion or gadget) is a trope I find egh but it's a little less awful here since Samjang didn't know it would do that and Wukong still has some free will

Rejecting his love gives him physical pain, wonderful. And hey, they've got that part right, the only wounds that actually hurt Wukong are emotional ones. And also Red Boy's fire

The Supporting Cast

I honestly really love Mr. Lee, the employee guy. He doesn’t deserve to be caught up in this.

"Even someone as boring as dogs and cows can become a celebrity?" he says unknowingly to the dog and cow demons

Demon Bull King is kind of overacted at times but he can be funny too

"Sha Wujing tweeted that Bull Demon King found Samjang" oh my god, he got destroyed by Twitter

That "time travel doppleganger" photo, I love that. And the dog demon secretary pointing at the fluffy doggo and going "hey it me!"

Oh shit, imperial Japanese flag, we in the occupation?! And the lady who got shot in front of him was Princess Iron Fan? Holy shit, that's one hell of a backstory for Demon Bull King

Bro, he loves his wife :'(

So DBK's plan was to hire Samjang to make Wukong do exorcisms and he would take the credit? That's...brained. Not small-brained or big-brained, just brained.

Hey look, it's the OG trio all together. ...It doesn't feel the same

Okay even if Bajie is too attractive he's still the same old Bajie inside so it's all good. DBK calls him out on being a coward, ahah. I also love that Bajie's still delusional over his power level compared to Wukong

Little Things I Liked

Wukong dropping off a monkey plush for her to hang out with when she's alone, that's fantastic. "This is Sun Wukong Jr. If he makes you cringe, please take this bracelet off me."

Wukong points out that he lived on a volcano island and actually though, is that why Wukong liked the snowfall so much in that one arc of the book? It never crossed my mind that being from a rather tropical region, he'd of course be a little sensitive to winter cold and amazed by snowfall in general

Wukong parks like a douche which is totally in character since he'd just walk into places and tie the horse up without any permission

"I don't have to take my heart out and show you right?" He can actually physically do that by the way

Wukong stocked the fridge full of Tupperwares of sauces and side dishes for when he eats Samjang I love that

What is that wand thing he's wielding? Is that what the staff is in Korean interpretations?

How are you still cold you bitch you're wearing that ugly ass fur coat all the time

Y'know, it is pretty nice to see a modern Journey to the West that focuses on exorcising more modern type ghosts and demons, I mean that'd be Wukong's best job in modern time

Turns around in bed, Wukong lying in a "paint me like your French girls" pose, he goes "Hey", I should steal that and turn it into a gag comic ahah

In this episode Wukong goes “Damn bitch, you live like this?” and “Alone on a Saturday night? God, you’re pathetic”

Demon Bull King implying that Stephen Chow and Angelina Jolie are demons

Who's this peacock demon?! There's no peacocks in Journey to the West! But for real heh, an Indian animal, keep referencing the original book please

That episode had more shit going on than the previous two, thank god for that cause the last two did NOT need three hours. I mean, this one's still too long but at least shit's happening.

[ficsforeren]

Uhh besides the fact that I have a short attention span and get distracted easily, i must be a really slow reader because I spent like 3 hours reading ch16💀 (but we’re gonna ignore that because I’m here now)

if asks have a word limit I’ll probably find out today, I have so much to say but I’ll try to keep it concise for the sake of your followers that have to scroll past my massive message. I’m gonna do ch15 thoughts in this ask and ch16 in another. Keeping it organized✨

1. Mikasa, I feel bad for her, but at the same time idc because Eren is mine so sorry 😗 but fr her back story is so sad and what happened with Eren was just so unfortunate because he had no idea how much deeper his love for her went, but the way she acted was out of line especially if he rejected her kindly many times, if the rolls were reversed she would’ve filed a restraining order.

2. PIECK AND PORCO, my otp, I hope they’re end game because they deserve to be together. When porco was about to accept her feelings and then we knocked at the door I literally let out the quietest squeal of “NOOO” because their moment got ruined😭 I was like BITCH COULDNT YOU CRY AT THE DOOR A BIT LONGER???

3. Also BIG BROTHER PORCO, my bestie, I love him so much. The way he’s so respectful and comforting makes my heart warm. Him and pieck are probably my comfort characters in this fic.

4. I’m so happy Eren and Armin were able to talk things out. I love seeing them as friends, they can both understand each so well and I feel they both need each other as genuine friends since they don’t have anyone else besides yn.I know you keep saying he’ll get his happy ending with her, but considering how long she’s been in love with Eren I feel like nothing will ever compare, and that’s kinda sad to think about. She’s perfect for Armin but at the same time that one thing makes me feel like he deserves better, someone that will truly love him with everything they have.

5. ARMIN, everything about Armin, him being a supportive friend despite them sharing love for the same person, being honest about what he did wrong, and understanding about the fact that her and Eren are lovers in a way he couldn’t be. It’s just so sweet that he believes in their love so much, that Eren is truly the one for her. Okay I think I’m done with the chapter 15 review.

ALSO I KEEP SAYING THIS BUT THE WAY YOU WRITE LOVE SEGGS IS MY FAVOURITE THING (I’m referring to porco and pieck in this chapter, the way they seemed so satisfied in the moment with each other was *chefs kiss*)

BUT LIKE IS YOUR HUSBAND LOVING YOU SO SWEETLY THAT YOU CAN WRITE THE INTIMACY THAT PERFECT??

IF SO THEN YOU ARE WINNING if not then I’m sorry I asked bae💀

YOUR WRITING MAKES ME WANNA LOVE SOMEONE OR BE LOVED BY SOMEONE

I’m so lonely😭 but it’s okay, I’ve made some amazing mutuals because of tls. INCLUDING YOU, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH 🥺❤️💕

JOLIIIIII ALKDFJAKLSDJFKLASDJFLKASDF WAIT LEMME JUST

OKAY OMG I'M LITERALLY SCREAMING RIGHT NOW BUT I DON'T WANT TO SOUND TOO AGGRESSIVE SO I WILL TURN OFF MY CAPS LOCK BUT PLEASE KNOW THAT I AM STILL SCREAMING AND CRYING AND SMILING SO HARD MY FACE IS SPLITTING IN HALF OKAY

joli joli joli joli joli joli i fucking LOVE you okay??? and i'm sorry for swearing but damn girl i love you so much i'm about to puke rainbows from all of these feelings i have for you

it's like you wrote the last song, and i'm your reader who's trying to get a deeper interpretation of the story because you just know exactly what i'm trying to convey, even about the ones that i thought people wouldn't be able to tell. you are literally the kind of reader every author wants to have. the way you care about the story, the way you relate to the characters, the way you just feel what they feel and understand what they're going through, and just the way you're so supportive and kind and funny and absolutely brilliant ugh i just love you

this is honestly the most beautiful review I've heard coming from my reader. you're so kind with your words, so genuine and honest, and I feel like i can be proud of myself after i read your message. i feel like... oh, so i managed to convey the things i wanted to say after all. and it makes me so happy and relieved and just... thank you for making me feel this way.

now let me comment on your... comments lol

YES EXACTLY!!! if the roles were reversed, she would've definitely filed a restraining order. she's not really the villain of the story--i'm trying to make my readers understand that her obsession didn't just come from "oh eren is so hot i wanna have his babies" but she actually had her reasons for it, that's why i wrote that background story so people can see just how desperate she was to find someone who cared about her. her mistake was that she was too naive, thinking that just because they went through the same shit, they understood each other in a way no one could ever do. but what she did was still out of line ofc, very much so, and that's why eren was so frustrated that he became so aggressive toward her.

HAHAHAAHA MY BETA READER SAID THE SAME THING!!!! she was like "OH MY GOD NOOOO, CAN SHE JUST LEAVE?!?!?!" if you wanna see whether they'll end up together or not in the end, go read the epilogue 😉

i'm not gonna lie, when i wrote the part where porco patted her head to comfort her or when he stopped eren from coming after her, i legit fangirled so hard. I LOVE MY BOI PORCO OKAY HE'S THE BESTTTTT

hey i'm an eremin shipper from day one so ofc i would write my boys acting supportive toward each other in this fic lol. i really enjoyed writing all their scenes together, it felt refreshing and i just adore their relationship. armin might be shy but he's more dominant in this relationship in terms of being friendly. in my head, eren is still a bit awkward around him. he thinks of him as a friend, but the only real close friend he has is y/n, that's why he doesn't really know how to act around him. so when armin showed him a glimpse of his aggressive side, eren was surprised but he also felt so happy because he thought he understood armin a little bit better now (similar to how eren felt about historia in the beginning of season 3)

ARMIN IS THE SWEETEST OMG I LOVE HIM SO MUCH IN THIS STORY. you know, at first, i wanted to add a scene where armin actually punched him to knock some sense back into him but then i changed my mind because it reminded me of chapter 139 and i don't want the last song to be anything like chapter 139 💀

oh and about the love seggs thing... well it's always a LOT more beautiful in words or fiction lol but whenever i'm with my husband, i do feel that way. like i could still feel the butterflies in my stomach when he kissed my forehead or when he whispered i love you during sex (this is SO TMI i'm so sorry if this grosses you out i'm BLUSHING), and that's what i'm trying to make my readers feel in the story so THANK YOU for saying that! I'm glad i could deliver it well!

[themoonandhersun]

1, 3, 11, 21 FOR THE WEIRD ASKS

sim!!!! thank u for sending these in!!! 🥺 <333 i already answered 11!!!

....i already answered 3 but i kinda wanna rant again 😳😳😳

1. who’s your celebrity crush?

my current one? angelina jolie 😌

3. rant. just do it

i just zutara. i love their whole enemies to friends to lovers thing. someone said that people like the enemies to friends to lovers trope bc they love the thought of people seeing the worst of them and still choosing to love them, and that’s so true, and that’s just...also something i want for zuko and katara. they’ve seen the worst of each other, they’ve fought each other, and still—they get each other in a way no one else does and that means so much to me. their love for each other is the unconditional kind of love and i just...i love that for them. i really do. they deserve that, after all they’ve been through together.

and as someone who heavily relates to zuko in terms of his awkwardness and his terrible at socializing and how he apologizes for his uncle iroh talking about him a lot (when he and toph are talking in the eip episode) (and when i day i relate to him w this—i mean i apologize, a lot, all the time, for no reason) and stuff like that, it means a lot to see this abused teen get in a relationship where he doesn’t have to worry about them seeing the worst of him and just...leaving.

because katara has already seen the worst of him, and still accepts him, still wants to be with him. i can imagine that, in itself, would mean a lot to zuko.

and also, as someone who has said and done thing she regrets, especially as a brown girl, to have katara be loved unconditionally means a lot, as well. i was raised in a household where the woman has to do...pretty much everything for the man, and to see katara not have to care for zuko as much as the rest of the gaang, and to see zuko value and see katara as his equal, and to see katara be cared for by zuko (“you should get some rest” & “i don’t want her to hurt you”) that just...also means. so much. it means a lot, to see that. if i saw that when i was younger, i think it would’ve influenced me so damn much

21. what’s a conspiracy you believe in?

i don’t know if this counts, i think it does, but aliens have got to be real, man!!!! in this big ass universe, we just happen to be the only ones alive???? uh...no!!! no way!!!!

[butimacommander]

I made a post a while ago about some of my favourite wlw movies, and I though I’d continue this list by sharing some more of my favourite movies, both wlw and mlm. 

The Way He Looks (2014)

This Brazilian movie is about a blind teenager who is trying to find his independence and falls for the new guy at school. This movie is so good and heartwarming and it gives us some much needed disabled lgbtq+ representation.

The Handmaiden (2016)

The whole stereotype that we can’t get a movie that’s 1, good 2, gay and 3, that has a happy ending was destroyed latest with this movie. This movie is beautiful, deep and genious and i won’t even try to explain its plot because i wouldn’t do it justice. A TW for physical, emotional and sexual abuse though.

Maurice (1987)

Maurice is one of my favourite movies of all time. It’s set in 1910s Cambridge and tells the stories of two university “friends”. Young Hugh Grant is so incredibly beautiful in this movie that I’m second guessing my sexuality. This movie was directed by James Ivory who also wrote the screenplay for the movie. James Ivory also wrote the screenplay for Call Me by Your Name 30 years later and this movie really is the Call Me by Your Name of the 80s. 

Call Me by Your Name (2017)

Is Maurice the Call Me by Your Name of the 80s, or Call Me by Your Name the Maurice of the 2010s? Anyways, if you’ve somehow managed to avoid this movie, now it’s about time to watch it. I think this movie actually lives up to the hype and even if you wouldn’t care about the plot at all, it’s so so beautiful to watch.

A Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)

Speaking of beautiful movies, this is probably the most beautiful movie there is. A painter is hired to paint a picture of a woman so that the painting can be sent to a possible husband and plot twist they fall in love. This movie is all about looks and looking and about being seen. This movie will make you want to listen to classical music and move to a remote island. 

Gia (1998)

Gia is a biographical movie about one of the first supermodels Gia Marie Carangi. The movie is about her rise to stardom, her struggles with addiction and loneliness and her relationships with the people around her, most notably with her on-off girlfriend Sandy. Angelina Jolie makes one of the greatest performances of her career and this movie has an ending that will follow you for weeks. Also, Mila Kunis plays young Gia.

Pride (2014)

Pride tells the true story of a group of lesbians and gays coming together to help miners during the 1984 miners strike in the UK and forming the Lesbians & Gays Supports the Miners movement. That this is a true story is absolutely mind blowing and a testament of how two very different groups of people can come together to help each other. This movie is both extremely funny and moving as hell. 

Carol (2015)

This movie is already a wlw classic and if you didn’t love Cate Blanchett already, you will after this. Controversial opinion though, I didn’t fully understand the hype around this movie when it first came out, but it’s growing on me more and more and I do see where all the Carol fanatics are coming from.

Show me love (1998)

This Swedish movie tells the story of two teenagers, their self-discovery and relationship, and the struggles that come with being a queer teenager in the 90s. I remember watching this movie at school in Swedish class when I was 13 and honestly I don’t even remember if the actual movie was that good, but I remember how it changed my life and that’s why it deserves its place on this list.

Handsome Devil (2016)

Handsome Devil is an Irish comedy-drama and the perfect movie if you just need something nice to watch. The movie is set in an Irish all boys boarding school and tells the story of the ostracised too cool for school but then again not cool student Ned and his friendship with the school’s new star rugby player. This movie shows queer friendships and identities so well, and we get mlm room mates and a mlm teacher, and none of these people end up together. Wlw movies could never. Oh and Andrew Scott plays the teacher. 

[blacksunscorpio]

Heyy!!😊 what are your thoughts on Leo sun and moon, sag rising, virgo mercury and cancer venus & mars 🥺. I think I'm very obsessive when I get attached to someone I like. I hate it.

I typically won’t answer asks with this many placements but you mentioned something that resonated with me.So I will help you.

“I think I’m very obsessive when I get attached to someone I like. I hate it.”

I think the culprit might be your fixed energy. The 4 fixed signs are Scorpio, Leo, Taurus and Aquarius. Leo is a fixed sign and that fixed modality is on both of your luminaries. Two fo the most sensitive points in your chart. Your basic core and ego and your feelings/how you process them. Leo loves to be loved and admired and when they don’t feel the same from their partner/friends it feels more devastating because the Sun demands to be felt and seen. It is the center of our universe after all. Fixed signs are also associated with stabilization, determination, depth, and persistence. On the other hand, those who hold this astrological quality tend to also be inflexible, rigid, stubborn, opinionated and single-minded. in layman’s terms, in love this can be the obsessive aspect.Now that’s just one theory.The second could be your Cancerian Venus, how we show love/appreciation/affection and your Mars which is our drive, sex, aggression, ambition. 

Both being in the sensitive sign of Cancer can make one attach emotions and feelings to love and sex more deeply than another placement. Cancers feel things to an almost painful degree. It’s because as a water sign, right beside Pisces and Scorpio you guys are the MOST intuitive. Sometimes it’s hard for Cancerians to separate their emotions from someone else’s because they are frequently picking up on the energy of others all the time.Eh, it’s a water sign thang. *Kanye Shrug*It can be difficult to compartmentalize what’s yours and what isn’t. Also, Cancer’s are ruled by the Moon and the Moon rules the 4th house of family and relationships. So as a result, being so relationship and feeling-oriented it is very easy for them to become obsessed with someone. Now it’s not in a [under-developed] Scoprionic possessive way but rather when a Cancer comes across as controlling, it’s more in an “I love you so much I just can’t even imagine my life without you” sort of obsession.  Martian Cancerians can also retaliate with such intensity in love because their feelings are associated with their rage. Because they are the most emotional, those who trigger their martial traits [anoyone they’re physical/sexual with or who ignite their sex drive] will feel it. Hint: Angelina Jolie has her Venus in Cancer and solar crab OJ Simpson has his Venus in Cancer as well if that helps paint the picture. What do these two have in common? Intense and sometimes even destructive relationships that are notorious for their hot and heavy appeal but also their themes of obsession.Now I don’t know all your aspects but I’d definitely check to see if your planets are making any aspects to Pluto. Tbh I wouldn’t be surprised if your sun or moon are squaring it if it’s in Leo. If your Pluto is in Scorpio like many in the Pluto in Scorpio Generation that have birthdays between November 1983 and November 1995, then most Leonine planets will form conflicting aspects there. Your Sun Moon venus and Rising are also in semi-sextile signs [Leo and Cancer], which typically indicates friction or annoyance. Fire and water do not mix. It creates steam. It is what it is. I’d also check to see if you have any 8th house placements as well as this can put a scorpionic flavor on your expressions, especially if your Venus or Mars is there. Your moon forming any aspect to pluto, flowing or hard might cause you to have obsessive tendencies in love.Pay attention to your Neptune and see if he’s forming any aspects to your Venus and your moon. I wrote a little here on what Neptune can do to folks, especially in relationships. It’s not always pretty.Last but not least– check your Lilith placement. See what sign she’s in. See if she’s on any sexual planet or in the:1.  4th House: Home life and the base of operations (ruled by the Cancer/Moon) 2.  5th house: Recreation, romance, and creativity (ruled by the Leo/Sun) 

3.  7th house: Relationships, partnerships, and marriage (ruled by Libra/Venus)4.  8th House: Meeting needs, Sex, Death, life secrets, and joint resources (ruled by Scorpio/Pluto)5. 11th House: Friendships, associations, ideals, and causes (ruled by Aquarius/Uranus)IF she’s anywhere here, that could also be a give-away as to why you may feel obsessive in your love life. Lilith is like Pluto on steroids.My heart goes out to you, love. As a fellow fixed sign and someone with dominant water placements, [A Scorpio stellium], we write the book on obsession. I spent the bulk of my formative years [before I learned astrology] hating myself for the intensity I seemed to project in relationships, especially my romantic ones. I knew I had obsessive tendencies but never understood why. I spent so much of my life feeling like something was wrong with me and began to avoid relationships like the plague or would be purposefully aloof just to avoid exhibiting these traits. Then one day, 6 years ago I stumble across a birth chart calculator and it all made sense. Bottom line, there’s nothing wrong with you.Once you figure out what or where the issue is, you can find some balance. Balance. That’s it. That’s all it really takes. Getting to the root if it/tracing it. You’ll find once you do that, yes you’ll still be obsessive but perhaps you’ll be able to save your energy on those who really deserve it and reciprocate the intensity to you equally and in a healthy way. A synastry analysis can help with that as well ;)

[sarcastic-sunshines]

ABIONA AU - Part 7

Pairing: T’ Challa x Black!Reader

Warning(s): None

Word Count:  4192

Link to ABIONA by @aloevverified

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A/N: I know it’s been a while since I have updated this story, but I still love it and I hope you do too. As always, I can’t wait to know what you think! Remember to stay at home and be safe ❤

Part 7

“Just one more box 'Ona, and then we are all moved into the new place” The 9 and 1/2 month old baby crawled around her new room excitedly. She had been crawling for about a month and the new Condo allowed more space for her to move without being told “'Ona don’t touch” by her mother.

“Baba says everything will be all set in Wakanda before we arrive so that is good. Mama doesn’t want to see another box in her whole life. “ She turned when she realized Abiona was giggling but not in the room. The giggles led her to T’challa’s office, which he had quickly organized.  She stood outside the door listening to the inseparable pair laugh together. Alix was always mesmerised by how close they were,  she enjoyed watching the father-daughter duo interact. Alix entered the room and looked around astonished at T’challa’s efficiency.

“Okay, who did you pay to get this done so quick?” 

He responded while lifting Abiona in the air 

“Myself, I needed it to be ready to use immediately. Plus a few boxes are nothing compared to all the clothes I had to unpack in the bedroom for you. I thought you said you had sent the majority of your collection to Wakanda?” He said turning to look at Alix for a moment.

“Alix you truly have a problem that must be tamed before it gets too late. Which I fear has already happened. What do you think ‘Ona, is there still hope for mama’s shopping addiction” He said while blowing into the baby’s belly

“You are so funny you know that. I do not have a problem. Stop telling our child I do. And I did send most of my clothes already. These are just basics and a few evening gowns”

“Abiona, your mama clearly doesn’t know what ‘a few’ means. That’s why Abiona’s room took so long. You have decided to encourage your addiction by using Abi needing clothes as an excuse. She is a small human who grows out of her clothes every month.”

“She is also a small human who vomits, and poops on everything”

“It is a good thing we are able to afford a washing machine no?” T’Challa smiled smugly causing Alix to frown.

“ I would rebuttal but I was wondering since you were done early if you could help with my office?”

“Lucky for you, I already did, I didn’t want you overworking yourself and then getting cranky with me later. “

“My King” Alix sarcastically said “What will I ever do to repay you for your kindness”

“Well maybe when Abi goes to bed, you can thank me by giving me lots of kisses. Like a kiss on my lips, and then a kiss on my neck, maybe a kiss on my chest, and possibly a kiss down-”

“This is not baby appropriate talk T’challa! And you better not speak like that tonight either ” T’challa was confused.

“What is tonight?”

“Last family dinner before we leave” T’challa’s face drained of colour

“I thought that was in two days? I haven’t even practised my talking points yet!” Alix went over to rub his shoulders.

“Hey, calm down. You don’t have to practice every time babe. Plus my father likes you.”

“Correction. He tolerates me. And he has been tolerating me even less as our departure date grows closer. He acts as though I am stealing you and Abiona away. The only thing keeping him somewhat happy is knowing that Jules will finally have a job”

“Tolerate is a good start. You have to eventually move past this. It isn’t healthy and you know you are an amazing partner to me.  Also I hate the tense mood you get in after. How can I give you all your kisses if you are all tense and in a bad mood.  Just relax, and don’t act like a scared puppy. You are a King, and my father is not a monster.”

“Let us be clear, no bad mood has ever stopped me from wanting to receive my kisses.  And it is easy for you to say. You are his precious daughter who apparently needs protecting from the controlling King. The man has a terrorizing demeanor”

“Well obviously you are overcoming that so keep doing the great work that you are doing and eventually it will get there. And for the record, you may always make sure to get your kisses but you definitely under perform when you are in a bad mood” She said quickly as she kissed his cheek and carried Abiona back to her room to finish unpacking.

“Alix, you are joking right? Alixandre! I always bring my A game! When have I under performed? Alix!” He called after her before scowling a giving up to go back to his work. 

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T’challa kept bouncing Abiona in his arms as they waited for the door to open, his nervous energy bouncing back and forth around him.. 

“T’challa calm down, you are making me nervous. Just stand still” The door swung open too reveal Tolu who immediately went to hug Alix.

“Ma chère, ça va?”

“Oui Papa” Tolu completely skipped over T’challa while taking Abiona out of his hands.

“Et tu chouchou. Tu est très jolie. Savais - tu?”  he proceeded in taking Abiona inside leaving her parents outside. T’challa glanced at Alix to say ‘I told you so’. Alix rolled her eyes and rubbed his arms as they walked in. Despite Tolu’s frigid welcome, T’challa could always count on Estelle to welcome him warmly. And she did just that taking T’challa into a big motherly hug topped with a kiss on the cheek. It was what he needed to help calm his nerves especially after being kicked out of the kitchen by Alix. He hated when Alix did it, she always kicked him out forcing him to go talk to her father before dinner.

 Luckily Jules was here and could be a buffer between him and Tolu. Alix peaked from the kitchen watching the three most important men in her life sit together. She really wanted them to get along. She had hoped it would happen before they moved but she could only be thankful that they were cordial. It worried her more than she let on to T’Challa just because she felt bad for him because he truly was trying and he hadn’t really done anything to receive the cold shoulder her father constantly gave him. 

“ Nice of you to finally join us T’Challa “ T’Challa nervously smiled as he sat down.

“ Yes well I was just seeing if the women needed any help”

“ Yes, you have made that a habit haven’t you?”

“ A real ally to the cause don’t you think Papa.” T’Challa turned to Jules begging him with eyes to not add on to the already thick tension.

“ Anyways, T’Challa would you like to join me in having a glass of scotch” T’Challa grew excited 

“ Uh, Yes sir I would be honoured”

“ Um Papa, you never asked me and I have been here the whole time”

“ Mayowa I didn’t offer you any because the last time I saw you take a drink you ended up vomiting all over my carpet” Jules grew embarrassed as T’challa tried to hide his smile.

“ That isn’t even fair I was 18 then. I have matured”

“ That I am not sure about. T’Challa I hope you are not driving after this”

“ I can hold my alcohol sir, and if not Alix can drive”

“ Alix is on her second wine glass”

T’Challa turned to look at Alix who was enjoying no longer having to breastfeed. He smiled knowing that she had missed being able to enjoy her favourite wines. “ Well I guess I will only have a little then”

“ Do you always drive intoxicated with my granddaughter in the car”

“ What? No, I would never” T’Challa began to sweat. Tolu begun with his usual round of questioning to see if T’Challa was a good partner and parent. He hated having to continuously prove himself.

“Oh so you plan to start tonight then”

“ You know what, I think I will just continue nursing this water” T’Challa tried to smile. But there they were, those stone cold eyes staring right at him. He nervously took a sip of water.

“ Dinner is ready!” Estelle called

“ Thank Bast” T’Challa whispered to himself.

“ Good timing Maman, T’Challa was beginning to look pale. He must be very hungry” Jules sarcastically said as he patted T’Challa’s shoulder. T’Challa waited to follow both men as he regained his stature. He hated the feeling of doubt Tolu always created in him. He was his own man, with his own family and he deserved to be seen for that. He immediately took his spot in between Alix and Estelle. Alix could tell T’Challa’s normally laid back aura was nervous. She comforted him by rubbing his knee. The meal for the most part was going well and Abiona was keeping everyone entertained. Her grandmother held the happy baby.

“ Oh I am going to miss you so much ma petite, Mémé is going to miss giving you all the smooches I can. I cannot believe the time has come so quickly” Estelle said sadly as she tried to get all the love from Abiona before distance kept them apart.

“ Aww Maman stop, plus you know we are going to see you guys in Wakanda soon for Abi’s birthday.“

“Really “ Tolu spoke “ Bukola you convinced T’Challa and his seclusionist nation to allow us in. Or is it just those that the King sees fit” 

“ Papa, there is no reason to talk like that “ Alix defended T’Challa 

“ Seriously Tolu, be nice. T’challa barley started his position as King. He can’t change everything and definitely not at once” Estelle berated

“Thank you ladies, but I would like to speak for myself”

“ Oh this should be good” Jules sat up ready for whatever family dinner had to offer him this time.

“ Actually with all due respect sir, Wakanda has been seclusionist for a long time in what we thought would be best for us and our resources. We have come to realize the errors in our thinking. We are slowly working on an immigration and aid system that will best service not just communities in the United States but communities on our continent as well. We however have to be strategic in how we approach this and be aware in what each region may truly need. “

“ Well you all should get to it, you have a lot of lost time to make up for” T’Challa sat up feeling confident in his response. 

“ That we are doing sir, it will be nice for when you finally come to see what Wakanda has to offer as well as what we are planning to do in regards to our international affairs. We have an interesting deal in the making with Nigeria actually. Hopefully we will be able to offer vibranium in a way that will help with the distribution of oil and to allow for the exporting to be less messy and much more beneficial to the nation. Especially villages and towns in Delta who are most affected by oil drilling” T’Challa held the eye contact that Tolu was offering. The table was silent for not more than 7 seconds but it felt like eternity.

“ That is good to hear. I will make sure to follow up with you on the nature of the deal and what it specifically entails. I also will make sure that this country of yours is treating my daughter and my granddaughter the way they deserve. As well as keep Mayowa out of control, because he I can force to come home” T’Challa and Alix let go of a breath neither realized they were holding.

“ Of course sir.”

The table entered a comfortable silence. 

“ Well that was anticlimactic. I need a drink “

“ Sit down Mayowa”

“ I guess water is good enough for the both of us T”. 

For the first time, T’Challa left the Ajayi family home feeling as though he could stand on his own two feet. Though he felt an added pressure with taking Alix to Wakanda, but all in all he felt good, and his good mood continued as he struggled to get his happy daughter to sleep.

Alix waited in bed for T’challa to put Abiona to sleep. They finally had the baby on a sleep schedule that for the most part was working. The only thing hindering it was T’challa. He couldn’t stop waking up every time she cried in the middle of the night. To make things worse he always took forever to put her to bed because Abiona at her young age knew how to control her Baba. T’challa finally walked back to their bedroom and laid on the bed.

“ Finally, Alix your child is showing signs of your stubbornness. She never wants to sleep”

“ Don’t put that on me, Abiona just knows her Baba lacks the ability to be strict with her, one giggle from her and you forget what you were supposed to be doing”

“ Forgive me for loving my child”

“ Forgiven, now come get your kisses”. Alix pulled T’challa on top of her to initiate a deep kiss. Alix’s hands travelled down his back. She let out a moan as  T’challa broke the kiss.

“ Wait, can we talk about how your father actually respected what I said” T’challa beamed

“ That’s great babe, now can we focus on the task at hand?” Alix gripped his neck so she could push T’challa towards her but he resisted and continued talking. “ And now he wants to come to Wakanda. Yes he tried to belittle me but I think I definitely earned some of his respect today.”

“ T’challa remember when I was talking about underperforming, this talking you usually do contributes to it. I definitely do not want to talk about my father right now.” T’challa got off Alix and started to head out the room.

“ T’challa where are you going? Come get your kisses! “

“ Give me a minute Entle I have to check on the Nigerian deal and make sure there is a place for your parents before they arrive. As well as plan an itinerary for when they come”

“ Babe seriously? Right now? T’challa if you don’t come back  right now I am not going to  wait up for you! Okay ugly, do not even think to come cuddle me.”

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The day had finally come for them to head to Wakanda. Estelle was right, they day had come so quickly that Alix wasn’t sure where the time had gone. Despite how quickly time was moving, Alix was surprisingly excited. She was eager to see the nation that T’challa held so much pride for and what made up the other half of Abiona’s identity. No one was as excited as Jules. Alix was dumbfounded that her laissez-faire brother was actually excited to start his new job with Shuri in the lab. Their parents were giving Jules six months to show some growth if not Tolu was more than happy to have him work as an intern for his friend who dealt with medical patents. Jules was really aiming for things to work for him and T’challa promised to do his best to help him. Alix admired the countryside as they flew in with Abiona in her lap. 

“Entle come look, we are about to enter the city” T’challa said taking the sleeping baby from her hands as her and Jules watch as the ship went through the force field.

“T, this is all you, like you live like this? I mean, we’ve seen pictures but this does not even compare. I am never going home” Jules thought out loud. Ayo and Okoye laughed at the young man’s wonder.

The ship was greeted by Ramonda and Shuri smiling faces. T’challa took Alix’s hand as they descended. 

“Hello, Alix welcome to Wakanda, Welcome back brother, is that my favourite niece, let me hold her” T’challa dodged Shuri’s hands.

“You mean your only niece, she is sleeping so no. Hello Mama, it is good to see you” He said kissing her cheek.

“It is good to finally have you back. We have missed you here. And there is much to be done. But, first hello Alixandre, it is good to have all of you with us finally”

“Hello Queen Mother, thank you for welcoming us, we are very excited to be here, this is my brother Jules.”

“How can I forget, we met at your baby shower, he is quite the character”

“Thank you! It is good to finally be appreciated”

“Brother is this who will be joining us in the lab?”

“Yes Shuri, Jules here is a scientist in his own right, I am sure his creativity and enthusiasm will add a new lens to whatever we are working on.”

“Exactly what T said, a new lens and all of that” 

“ Alright, but you are on probation until I see fit” The Queen and Shuri left T’challa to get his family settle in. T’challa led them down a long hall decorated with family portraits on soft coloured walls. Alix walked slowly taking in all the visual memories of T’challa and Shuri, as well as some with their parents and family members she recognized but could not name. T’challa reached a door slightly hidden by staircases, he bent his wrist for recognition causing the two heavy doors to open, welcoming Alix and Jules to  spacious quarters that were illuminated with warm and earthy colours, with the interior design to match. All a screaming resemblance of T’challa and his calm vibrance. Alix was  immediately drawn to a wall behind the couch filled with more pictures marking different moments in T’challa’s life. She was instantly forced to smile at the many pictures of Abiona. He never stopped taking pictures of her and Alix had always wondered where he kept them all. Perfectly organized Alix was able to see Abiona’s growth over the past year. What really struck we're the ones of herself, not just with Abiona but candids, as well as the photos she had sent him during her pregnancy in addition to some he had taken himself on one particular Saturday. Alix’s body began to tingle in a new sense of warmth, almost similar to being in T’challa’s arms. Being in his space made the feeling of home become more pronounced. Alix almost turned when her attention was drawn to a picture of herself, in Kampala, in another candid, based on the angle of the camera, T’challa came to stand behind you.

“ When did you take this? How long have you had it up?” He grabbed her hand while still holding Abiona.

“ I am sure this was during my last two weeks there, we had some of those odd days off. I don’t know why but I began to feel that if I didn’t capture every moment I would regret it. You were never too fond of photos by me. It is good to know that hasn’t really changed. It has been up there since the day I returned to Wakanda. Not the best healing process, but that was obviously never the goal. Come, let me show you the rest.”

Alix finally turned to face him as he led through her through several other rooms including the kitchen. He stopped before a double door that you were sure was the master bedroom. 

“I have been working on this the last few times I came, of course with the furniture you picked out to reference to how you would want it. Though I will admit I may have gotten a bit carried away and made some choices on my own.” T’challa opened to reveal a white nursery accented with green furniture,  a bamboo made crib and an accent wall.  “Of course we can change it when she is older and requires more play space but if you don’t like it we can -” Alix held T’challa’s hand. 

“It’s okay, I love it, trust me, and it also shows you have some design skills.”

“You couldn't just compliment me could you” T’challa countered as he silently chuckled as he place Abiona in her new crib. Something he had wanted to do for months. Getting to put together the nursery had become a passion project for him. All he could think of waking up to see Abiona excitedly waiting for him to come get her in the crib, which he adored from the moment he saw it. 

“Okay Kumkani, show me where the magic happens”

“Is that what we are calling it now” T’challa asked while quietly leaving the nursery leading Alix back to double doors.

“It is an MTV Cribs reference old man” T’challa bumped her hip before opening the door showcasing the darker themed bedroom . Alix slowly entered taking in every detail, such as the dark lining of the Wakandan alphabet on the wallpaper.

“Again if you don’t like it, like everything in the house, we will begin to change it” He nervously said. He wanted everything to be perfect for Alix. He wanted her to see his home as hers, for her to always think of here as home first before anywhere else.

“T’challa, I like it, I do, a few personal touches, and it will be home” she said smiling at him “Now, where is my closet?” She laughed as T’challa rolled his eyes and led her to the back where her brightly lit closet stood across from T’challa’s already filled with the clothes she had sent over as well as some traditional Wakandan pieces she and T’challa had picked before coming.

“Now, this should be big enough to support your obsession. I hope it will also keep you away from my closet”

“ Oh aren’t you funny babe. It won’t be funny when you find some of my heels next to your shoes you are going to be seething but there will be nothing you can do about it” T’challa frowned as Alix went over to pat his cheek provocatively. The couple went back out the room to meet Jules in the kitchen, doing as he normally did, going through their refrigerator. 

“So T, I love you guys but please tell me I am not staying here with you. Give me a different quarters or something”

“What is wrong with staying with us?” Alix asked offended

“No offense but Alix, you can be overbearing, I literally left France so I could leave Maman and Papa and be the uncaged bird I was meant to be”

“Have no fear Julianus, I found you an apartment not from the palace and the lab as well. Tonight you will stay with us and tomorrow I will take you there myself.”

“And for the record, no one wanted to live with you anyway” Alix finally retorted as T’challa led Jules to one of the guest bedroom for the night.

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The first few weeks had been a comfortable adjustment for Alix. T’challa had done his best in taking her to as many parts of the city as he could. When he couldn’t she was accompanied by Zemora, Abiona’s new nanny,  and Aneka, Abiona’s personal guard. She however lagged behind to allow Alix privacy, especially since she hadn’t come out as T’challa’s partner yet.  She also didn’t want anyone to think of her differently when she started teaching this week. Alix had laid her dress out, with heels to match the night before. She was excited for the new opportunity. And she was more than willing to have something to do before starting work when she felt Abiona was old enough. She had worked hard on her syllabi and presentations. She would be teaching two classes twice a week. A  French and Yoruba class. As she walked out of the bedroom she was met with T’challa feeding Abiona and Jules eating cereal. 

“Well look at you, the most beautiful professor I have ever seen. If I had had you as my teacher I would have never missed class”

“You never would have learned anything either with all that drooling T” The siblings laughed at him.

“Thank you babe, I appreciate it. And good morning to you my dear. What are you eating? I am going to miss you today. Make sure you be good for Zemora okay” the doorbell rang “Speaking of, I think that is her” Alix went to get the door returning with Zemora at her side.

“Good morning Kumkani, good morning Abiona.” Zemora said saluting the King and princess.

 “I don’t think we have met. I am Zemora”  Zemora again crossed her arms towards Jules. Jules had frozen with milk running from his mouth.” T’challa silently laughed as Alix softly shoved him and answered for him.

“This is my younger brother Jules, please don’t be offended. He sometimes can be inept” Zemora gave a small smile as Jules finally cleared his throat and offered his hand to Zemora.

“Nice to meet you, I am Jules”

“I just said that” Jules grew more embarrassed than he already was.

“On that cue, I think we should all begin our days. Entle are you sure you do not want me to come with you on your first day, the campus is not far from the lab, I can stop by before your first class” T’challa gave Abiona a round of kisses sending her into a fit of giggles. She was growing so quickly, he was afraid to blink and miss a moment.

“Absolutely not, I do not want my credibility to be questioned on the first day. Let us see how the first few weeks go” She went over to give Abiona her own kiss goodbye. Though she had left her with her parents and Jules before, this for some reason felt different.

“As you wish. I will see you later. I cannot wait to hear about how it went.” T’challa replied as they headed towards the door, turning to go their separate ways after kissing her goodbye.

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Alix’s first day had started off well, she had been introduced to the entire Linguistics and Language Studies department. Everyone had seemed nice and welcoming. Both of her classes seemed enthusiastic to learn. She was most excited about teaching Yoruba, a language she only had the luxury of speaking with her father, and the rare occasion with Jules while growing. She hoped to teach it to Abiona one day. As she packed up for the day, she received a knock on her classroom door. She assumed it was another professor coming to welcome her. They had been streaming in and out all day. As she waved the person in. She turned fully to face the woman who was dressed in a simple dressed made with fabric from the region yet her skin glowed and only continued to do so as she smiled .

“Sorry to bother you but I was hoping to catch you before you left”

“That isn’t an issue, I am Alix Ajayi, the new language professor, and you are?”

“Oh right my name, yes, I am Buhle Maduna, I am the sociology professor, it is nice to meet you. My classroom is right across the hall.  How are you finding everything?”

“Oh everyone has been lovely, and both of my classes seem enthusiastic to learn so I really couldn’t ask for much more”

“That is good to hear. I was shocked when I learned we were getting an outsider professor, considering Wakanda has an abundance of skilled people. But hey, it is probably best to learn French from the French themselves. You all are very particular about how the language is spoken.” Buhle giggled at her own comment while Alix grimaced, sensing an undertone of shade from the woman.

“Where in the city are you staying? Maybe I can recommend a few restaurants” Alix quickly thought on her feet and gave Jules’s address to maintain her privacy. 

“Well alright then, I guess I will see you around”

“Yes see you.” Alix quickly gathered her things, ready to leave the awkwardness the conversation had left. She got home and was able to make dinner as Abiona napped. Dinnertime came and T’challa was nowhere to be found. She had tried calling him but had no luck. He even missed putting Abiona to bed. As Alix got ready for bed, she heard T’challa enter the nursery and kiss ‘Ona goodnight. He entered the bedroom just as she got into the bed.

“Hey, busy bee, where have you been. I have been trying to call you all day”

“Yes, I am sorry, work seemed to have been waiting for my return, and I have been trying to get as much of it done as possible but more seems to be adding on by the minute” He said running around the room getting ready for bed. 

“Aww I am sorry, did you eat? I made dinner if your hungry?”

“It is fine” He replied climbing into the bed and finally kissing her hello. T’challa laid down pulling Alix to his chest. “I had the chefs make me something today. I will try not to make it a habit. Anyways tell me about your day? How did it go?”

“Really well actually, I met most of the people in my department and my students seem great. The classrooms here are state of the art so I can’t complain.”

“That is good to hear” He said kissing her forehead

“There was one strange interaction. This woman who was part of the sociology department, she has the classroom across from mine so she came to introduce herself. She was a bit rude, she made a comment about me possibly being a snooty Française and called me an outsider while basically insinuating that Wakanda had just as capable people to do my job.”

“Hmm that is a bit strange, except for the snooty Française part.” Alix playfully hit his chest as he tiredly chuckled. “What did she say her name was?”

“I honestly cannot remember, but it sounded familiar. Something with B.” She looked up to find T’challa dosing. She rolled her eyes before turning off the lights with her kimoyo beads. She laid back on his chest falling asleep to the steady beating of T’challa heart.

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The following weeks had become a bit strenuous for Alix. Her classes had picked up, meaning she found herself creating extended office hours for her students, who were eager to master their respective language of choice. She didn’t mind and was grateful for their enthusiasm. Even on days she had off, Alix barely saw T’challa. She began to spend more time with Jules or Zemora, who she was growing to really like. T’challa was rarely home for dinner, so she stopped waiting for him. If he was home on time it was to put Abiona to bed. When he did come to bed, he never stayed up long to chat, claiming to be too tired from his day. Alix understood being a King required so much of him, but it was beginning to seem like too much. Their love life was beginning to suffer because of it. 

One day he finally came home on time. Alix was overjoyed. He had dinner with her and Abiona. She had missed her Baba too, and was extremely giggly throughout the night. Only wanting to be held and kissed by him. T’challa did not mind because he had missed his princess as well. He grew sad thinking of all the time that he had to spend away from her. Unfortunately his workload refused to shrink. 

Alix left the bedroom door open to listen to him sing the Wakandan lullabye to Abiona as he did every night he put her to bed. She was happy to hear it, it further fueled the feeling of home that T’challa always left with her. The feeling had been less strong as of late.

 “I think that is the fastest I have been able to put her to bed” he said as he headed to his table looking for documents. Alix watched him carefully.

“It is because she misses you so she is being nice. What are doing, you aren’t coming to bed?” She said starting to stand.

“Unfortunately no, I came home early to spend some time with you, but I have a few things I would like to get done before tomorrow.” Alix pushed herself in between the desk and T’challa.

“Well babe, I missed you too” She said as she wrapped her hands around him and started to kiss his jaw and neck. “Maybe you could spend even thirty minutes before you go back”

“I am sorry but I can’t. Maybe tomorrow.” Alix stopped for a second to look him in the eye.

“T’challa you have been saying that for over a week. I have needs too you know.” She went back to kissing his neck “All I am asking for is thirty minutes of your - “ T’challa pulled her away from him and with a bit too much force in his voice said. “Alix I said no!” Alix was taken back, and she was hurt. T’challa saw it all over her face, but for once he was too exhausted to try and retract his words.

“I will be back in two hours, good night ok.” he went in to kiss her cheek, but she dodged it before heading back to the bed. T’challa sighed before leaving to his office. When he came back, Alix was still up but facing away from him. He crawled into bed but did not try and put his hand around her. If this was how it was going to be, Alix was not sure if she could cope. It was no longer just her and him. Outside forces were once again threatening to burst the protective bubble they had worked to build. Alix felt a familiar sense of fear building in her throat, though she didn’t want it to. She tried to push it down but it remained. 

The next day she felt lucky to have class as a distraction. As she was wrapping up her final class of the day, she noticed a new face all the way at the back. She knew it was T’challa instantly, despite his shades and hat. He waited for all the students to leave before walking down with a bouquet of lilies. Alix tried to stay mad at him but couldn’t help but smile.

“These are for you professor Ajayi. I am hoping this will boost my grade and act as a peace offering for the way I acted last night. I am sorry entle. I overreacted and took out my frustrations on you. Please forgive me, I will try not to do it again.” She faced away from him for a while before reaching for the flowers and allowing him to kiss her hand. 

“I was only trying to give you your kisses”

“I know, and I am sorry. I have a little time before I have to go back to work, so how about we go back to my office for an early dinner, with dessert Ms.Ajayi. Completely my treat” he said going to leave a trail of kisses down Alix’s neck, his hands exploring the outline of her curves. Alix giggled but pulled away when she heard the door open. T’challa turned to face away from the person.

“Oh I am sorry, am I interrupting? I will come back later” Buhle said as she turned to back out

“No, it is fine, umm what can I help you with” Alix said as she tried to smooth out her skirt. 

“I just wanted to let you know that tomorrow, I will be playing a documentary, it can sometimes get a little loud at certain parts due to editing. So just let me know and I will try and turn it down.” The voice sounded so familiar to T’challa, it felt loving and soft to his ear.

“That is very kind of you. I will let you know if it happens. Thank you.” Alix said hoping Buhle would leave.

“T.C. is that you?” Without turning T’challa answered

“Joy?”

“Who else would it be” He turned and they ran into each other’s hand screaming in joy. Alix watched completely confused, her sexual frustration began to takeover seeing T’challa give more affection to this woman than she had gotten in over a week.

“Wow, look at you, you look amazing Buhle” T’challa said pulling away to take in Buhle, she had only gotten more beautiful with age.

“Oh stop! You don’t look so bad yourself handsome” Alix cleared her throat to get their attention.

“Chèrie” Alix switched from Xhosa to French ”Why didn’t you tell me your ex-girlfriend was also a professor here when I mentioned her to you earlier?”

“Because I hadn’t told him. We haven’t been in contact in years. I too speak French. My time as a Wardog as well as dating a polyglot definitely forced me to pick up a language or two” Buhle answered before T’challa could.

“I knew you were King now but I wasn’t sure if it was still my place to contact you” Buhle said looking at Alix from the corner of her eye. 

“Buhle it was my fault we stopped communicating. It was purely an accident though. Bast so much has happened”

“I know you are busy being a King and all but if you have even thirty minutes to spend with an old friend I would be so grateful T.C.”

“Of course Joy!” Alix struggled to keep her face steady “Not now but send me a message when you don’t have class and I will let you know. And Buhle, if you can keep this to yourself, about Alix and I.”

Buhle grabbed his bicep and slowly rubbed it. Alix’s eye refused to look anywhere else 

“Of course T.C. actually I have known for a while. Being a retired war dog doesn’t mean you lose the connections to the grapevine. But you are fine handsome. I will message you later okay” She said as she hugged him goodbye. “Oh bye Alix” Alix waved with as little energy as she could muster. Once the classroom was closed T’challa turned back to her. 

“Wow, what a small world. Anyway, are you ready to go?”

“Actually, I just remembered I told a few students I would wait for them after class in my office. So I will meet you at home okay handsome?” T’challa rolled his eyes but laughed not reading Alix’s mood.

“Okay entle, I will make sure to be home to make dinner” Alix nodded and went to her office to be with her thoughts as she waited for her students to come by.

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As they got ready for bed, Alix couldn’t stop herself from asking.

“So, T.C. what is that all about” T’Challa laughed as he pulled down the covers

“When we were in college, the Americans had trouble pronouncing my name. Buhle had given them a fake name because she was a wardog in training. Her name was Joy. Because the Americans all had trouble, they themselves decided to nickname me T.C.. Buhle found it funny and an example of how close minded they sometimes could be. Especially since my name is not that hard to pronounce. So we jokingly began to call each other our American names. Eventually we stuck with it.”

“So you were in contact with her even after you broke up? You didn’t tell me that” 

“Yes I was before I got to Uganda actually. Then we drifted. Mostly it was my doing but yes. She is such an amazing person. It felt good to see her again” Alix started squinting at him as he reminisced.

“Don’t you find it a bit peculiar she knew who I was this whole time and didn’t say anything. Not to talk of the fact that she basically insulted me the first week.” T’Challa laid down fully.

“Alix don’t. Now that I know it is Buhle, she probably meant no harm. Plus she used to be a war dog. She knows better than to release such information. Even to you. Buhle wouldn’t say anything. I trust her fully. “ Alix look at him from the corner of her eye.

“ I just find it interesting that when I had asked you for thirty minutes you near through a fit, but when Buhle does, it is no problem at all” T’Challa rubbed his face

“Alix I said I was sorry okay, what do you want me to do?”

“Hmm, I don’t know, be my partner?”

“Alix please, let’s not do this”

“Do what? Plus if I don’t do it now who knows when I will see you again! You are never here! Ever! And when you are, you are too busy or just popping in like an August visitor. Abiona misses you. I miss you! We haven’t been intimate in almost two weeks and I am pretty sure if I hadn’t brought it up you wouldn’t have even noticed. So forgive me if I am a little annoyed that you are freely offering your time to your EX-GIRLFRIEND while I sit here begging for it.”

“I am here now and you’ve spent the time we did have yelling at me! I am King Alix! I don’t know if you noticed! Of course I hate being away from you and our child but things have to get done now so I can rest later. If you remember I took an extended leave of absence to be with the two of you- “

“Like a father is supposed to do!”

“That isn’t the point! I have to make up for that time! You knew what is was before we got here! I don’t know why you are acting shocked now. You are not the only annoyed and tired one.”

They both laid back with heaving chest from yelling. After a moment T’Challa finally turned off the light and faced away from Alix. The feeling in her throat had returned and this time she did not try and push it away. She felt naive to had thought it wouldn’t happen again. That his duties would not come in between them. It was no longer just the two of them against the world. She wasn’t even sure if they were on the same side anymore.

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