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fanfics-for-the-hockey-fan · 4 years ago

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Break Down Walls - Kevin Hayes

Notes: Writer’s block has hit me hard recently but this was something I managed to write in about 2 days so let’s hope that this is me kicking writer’s block out the door so I can get back to my requests.

"You didn't tell me he was going to be here." I turned back to see Gina turning to avoid eye contact with me but I was standing right in front of her with my arms crossed. When she had invited me over to watch football I didn’t expect most of Shayne’s teammates to be scattered around the apartment.

“I thought I told you Shayne was having teammates over.”

“You never mentioned that.”

“Huh, weird. So what can I get you to drink?” Gina started walking away before I could tell her I was just going to head home before anyone else saw me. Now I had to follow her further into the apartment and TK spotted me from his spot on the sofa.

“Kasey! You came! Please tell me you brought that amazing dip!” I nod, holding up the dish I had been carrying. Travis let out a whoop before rushing over to grab it from me, kissing my cheek before he hurried back to his spot. Gina came over, handing me a beer before she went to sit in Shayne’s lap. Looking around the only open area was on the armrest of the one sofa, right next to Kevin Hayes. Rolling my eyes, I went over and leaned on the armrest before acknowledging Kevin’s.

“Boston."

"Philly." With that we didn't acknowledge each other for the next little bit of time. Knowing Gina through work, I had met and interacted with most of her boyfriend's teammates. All of them we're super nice and we got along well except for Kevin Hayes. I was always polite but never went out of my way to interact with him.

So even though I was sitting next to him, we didn't speak to each other at all after our initial greeting. And I was hoping for it to stay that way, but of course that didn't happen. After the football game everyone had come over to watch was done, someone suggested a game of truth or dare. Everyone else was excited so against my better judgment I sat down in between Gina and Travis. The first few rounds were safe, the guys mostly trying to embarrass their teammates. I was ignored for the most part and on my turns I only asked easy truth questions. That all changed in the 4th round when it was Shayne's turn to pick a person. "Alright Hayesy, truth or dare?"

"Dare."

Shayne had a smug look on his face as he took a sip of his beer before speaking. "I dare you… to kiss Kasey.” Everyone in the room froze for a second before all eyes went to Kevin or myself. Kevin looked shocked and was still frozen, staring at Shayne. Before anyone could do anything I was standing up and moving quickly towards the door. I heard several voices call out my name but I just quickly pulled on my boots before leaving. I didn’t even bother with the elevator, taking the stairs down the 20 floors to the underground parking.

I knew Shayne wasn’t trying to be mean but I didn’t need to be the butt of a joke. Heading towards my car I froze when I heard my name again. “Philly, wait up.” Looking up I saw Kevin standing next to my car.

“Not now Boston. I just want to be by myself right now.” Kevin stood next to my car, hands in his pockets and his eyes pointed at the ground. He gave me a quick nod before taking a step back and leaning against the wall. Getting into my car I drove home in a trance, barely realizing it as I parked in front of my house. Once my car was parked in front of my home I could feel the tears start falling. I brushed them aside quickly and hurried inside, trying to forget the whole afternoon.

***

Walking into work the next day I saw Gina waiting for me with a styrofoam coffee cup in her hand. “Shayne sends his apology in the form of coffee.”

“He didn’t need to apologize.”

“You literally ran out of my apartment yesterday because of his stupid prank on his teammate. He needed to apologize."

"Thank you, and I'm sorry for running out yesterday." I took a sip of the warm coffee and let out a little happy sigh.

Gina laughed before we headed down the hall together. "Don't worry about it. Oh! I have your baking dish in my car." I only have time to nod before we are pulled into work. It was a steady kind of busy at work today, the kind that made time go by fast and made you exhausted by the end of the day but I was never overwhelmed with work. Gina was waiting for me at the end of our shift, bouncing as I finished up some paperwork. "Do you want to come over for a bit? Shayne has a game tonight."

"Yeah, let me run home to change and then I'll be over." Gina nods before leaving me to finish my paperwork in peace. After a quick trip home I was back at Gina and Shayne’s apartment, a nervous feeling settling in the pit of my stomach. I knew that it was all in my head so I headed up to the apartment with the bottle of wine I had stopped for. I was greeted at the door by Gina and all three of the dogs, I gave her a quick hug hello before we had a night of takeout, wine, and watching the Flyers game. I completely lost track of time after the game finished because before I knew it Shayne was walking in the front door calling out for Gina. I quickly said my hellos and goodbyes before going home for the night. When I pulled up in front of my house I saw something sitting on the landing of my door. Walking closer I saw a beautiful flower arrangement in a vase waiting for me.

Quickly carrying them inside and leaving them on the table I locked up before going to look at them closer. A small card was tucked into the flowers, a simple note was hand written.

Kasey,

Sorry for the other day.

Looking at the flowers I smiled as I set them in the center of my dining room table before getting ready for bed. My plan was to thank Shayne in the morning but it completely slipped my mind as I smiled at the beautiful arrangement the next few days. I finally remembered a few days later when I was working the same shift as Gina and Shayne came to visit on our lunch break. “Shayne, thank you for the beautiful flowers. Really the coffee was more than I needed for an apology.”

“What? That’s so sweet Shayne. Did you pick out a nice arrangement?”

“I didn’t send flowers. Kevin’s asked for your address the next day, he felt really bad about my stupid prank.”

“Oh. Um, tell him thank you.” Luckily Gina could tell I was a little uncomfortable so she changed the topic until Shayne left and we went back to work.

“Are you okay with Shayne telling Kevin where you live?” Before I could answer, I was called away and didn't see Gina for the rest of my shift. And I was glad to be pulled away because I wasn’t sure how I felt about the whole thing. I was hoping that was the end of the whole Kevin Hayes drama session but when I pulled up outside my house Kevin was sitting on the porch. My heart was screaming at me to drive away and hope that when I returned he would no longer be there but before I could shift the car back into drive Kevin looked up and made eye contact with me. Swearing to myself I parked and got out of the car, taking a deep breath before walking towards him.

“You know some might consider it creepy to get home and have a guy sitting on their porch.”

“Yeah, I realized that I was being a little stalker like after I sat here for 10 minutes. I’ll leave now. Sorry.” Kevin tucked his hands into his pockets and managed to hunch over so much you would never believe he was over 6 feet tall. I moved up to my door, unlocking it before turning to him.

“Boston, get your ass inside.” Holding the door open I watched him quickly move towards me, giving me a kind smile as he walked past me into my home. I said a quick prayer that I wouldn’t regret this before following him inside. “Make yourself comfortable, I need to go start a load of laundry so I have clean scrubs for tomorrow.” He nodded and sat down on my couch before I hurried to my laundry room. I did need to start some laundry but I also needed a minute to compose myself before talking to Kevin. Taking a few deep breaths I left the room and headed back to Kevin. “Not to be rude, but why did I come home to find you on my porch Boston?”

“Gina told me to man up and grow a pair.” I laughed and sat down on the other side of the sofa. “I should have said something after the first month of knowing you, not waited a year. But you seemed to hate my guts and I didn’t want to be rejected. But my feelings kept growing and all of the guys knew it, I would always ask if you were coming to something. I think Shayne did the dare in the hopes that I would tell you how I feel.”

“Kevin…”

“I don’t think I’ve ever heard you say my name. I understand that you don’t feel the same way, but I couldn’t keep it to myself anymore. I just needed you to know that I am sorry about what happened last week, I never wanted you to be embarrassed.”

“Will you shut up for a second Boston?” Kevin looked into my eyes, a little embarrassed but stayed quiet. “The minute I met your loud mouth I was into you. But my last relationship, calling it a disaster would be way too nice. He was so charming at first and then it went downhill fast. He didn’t like that I spent time studying for my nursing classes instead of spending time with him. It ended when he pushed me down some stairs on campus. He went to jail and I moved home to Philly when I got out of the hospital.”

“Kasey…”

“Please let me finish.” He nodded, turning his body more towards me to signal that he really was listening. “I know you are not anything like him. But I put up so many walls as I healed, I just wanted to move on and finish school and get a job. I did all of that but I never managed to take down any of the walls, Gina broke through in terms of friendship but there has been no romantic relationships since then. But your big personality instantly started to break down the walls, from the foundation. It terrified me, even with him I didn’t feel the kind of instant connection. That is why I was so closed off and short with you all the time. I can’t handle heartbreak again.”

“I didn’t know.”

“No one here does, only my parents do. It is not a proud part of my life and one I try to ignore.”

“You are a survivor, never be ashamed of that. I’m sorry if I ever made you uncomfortable, but know one thing, if I ever find out who this guy is and see him… I might need you to get me a lawyer.” His eyes were set in a way I only had seen on my tv when he was playing, but I knew he meant what he said.

“My parents are lawyers, and they will instantly love you for it.” That got a laugh from him and his expression softened.

“I’m willing to take this at any speed you need, but I would like to see where this goes.”

“Me too.”

“While I want our first date to be spectacular, can I interest you in a pre-date of pizza delivery?" I nodded and smiled, realizing that if this worked out we would have to thank Shayne and Gina big time.

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woodshorenews · 5 years ago

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upon waking up on valentine’s day morning, many residents will be excited to find a glass vase ( or perhaps, even, more than one ) left outside the door to their room containing freshly cut, fully bloomed red roses. miraculously, it seems like not a single one has a thorn on its stem. some of these flowers come attached with a note and name, while other senders have chosen for the thrill of remaining anonymous. the arrangement would look beautiful on your kitchen counter, don’t you agree?

did you get one? keep reading to find out...

ANONYMOUS RECIPIENTS.

Aiya Ren – 1 ' ;) '

Aiya Ren – 1

Alek’ha Arand – 1

Anakin Skywalker – 1

Anakin Skywalker – 1 – for making me remember

Anastasia Romanov – 1

Andromeda Tonks – 1

Anduin Wrynn – 6

Anna Minkova – 3

April Kepner – 12

Arya Stark – 1

Bellamy Blake – 7 – 'for all the times i've wanted to punch you in the face'

Bellatrix Black – 1

Ben Solo – 1

Ben Solo – 3

Brienne of Tarth – 1

Buzz Lightyear – 12

Caleb Widogast – 1 – i hope you remember soon. i miss you.

Clark Kent – you know i’m terrible at words, but thank you. i remember what matters because of you. – 12

Daenerys Targaryen – 12

Daenerys Targaryen – 3

Daphne Greengrass – 1

Dean Winchester – B====D – 1

Derek Morgan – 6 – from your pretty boy

Evelyn O’Connell – 3

Faith Lehane – 1

Four (Tobias Eaton) – 1 – You're something I never expected and it both frightens me and excites me.

Georgie Weaver – 1

Irene Adler – 1

Han Solo – 1

Harry Hook – 1 – don't get cocky

Harry Hook – 1

Hayley Marshall – 1

Hayley Marshall – 6 – happy valentines day. hope we can talk again soon.

Henry Mills – 1 – "Surprised?"

Hermione Granger – 1

Hope Mikaelson – 1

Jessica Moore – 1

Jester Lavorre – 1

James T Kirk – i’ll let you guess who this is from. – 1

Jon Snow – 1

Jon Snow – 12

Jyscar Ren – 1

Klaus Mikaelson – 1

Laszlo Kreizler – 1

Laszlo Kreizler – 1 – thank you for being as you are.

Leia Organa-Solo – 12 – 🐾

Leia Organa-Solo – 6

Lucifer Morningstar – 1 – cool name.

Lucifer Morningstar – 12 – ;-P

Lucifer Morningstar – 1 – you don’t need more than one rose to know how much i care about you.

Luke Skywalker – 1 – for keeping my memory alive

Lyanna Stark – 1

Maleficent - 1

Marinette Dupain-Cheng – 1 – Daredevil

Matthew Murdock – 3

Mandalorian – 1

Merlin – 1

Mike Warren - 1

Miles Morales – 1

Narcissa Malfoy – 1

Nick Scratch – 1

Nyota Uhura – 1

Olivia Parker – 1

Phyrra Amakiir – 1

Regulus Black – 1

Remus Lupin – 1

Remus Lupin – 12

Rey – 1 – for a fellow scavenger.

Rhaella Targaryen – 6

Sam Winchester – 3

Sansa Stark – 1

Sharon Carter – 1

Sirius Black – 1

Sirius Black – 12

Snow White – 12 – ;)

Steve Harrington – 1

Thor Odinson – 1

Thor Odinson – 6

Tony Stark – 1

Will Solace –1

Woody – 6

Wynnona Earp – 6 – 'beautiful but deadly sums you up'

Wynonna Earp – 1

Wynonna Earp – 1 – cool name

Zaeda Z'shysa – 12

Zaeda Z’shysa – 1

KNOWN ADMIRERS.

Aang – 1 – Suki

Ahsoka Tano – 1 – Obi-wan Kenobi

Ahsoka Tano – 1 – Stephen Strange

Ahsoka Tano – 1 – You’re a sight for sore eyes! – Padmé Naberrie

Aiya Ren – 12 – i love your perfume, what is that? the stench of death? – Harley Quinn

Alice Kingsleigh – 12 – Through all the craziness and mayhem, you've always been there. I could never thank you enough. – Harry Osborn

Anakin Skywalker – 1 – Wynonna Earp

Anastasia Romanov – 1 – Clarke Griffin

Andromeda Tonks – 12 – "For the woman of my dreams" – Ted Tonks

Anduin Wrynn – 1 – Dana Scully

Andy Trudeau – 1 – don’t tell the others, but you’re my favorite. Thank you for the lovely chat, inspector. – Astoria Malfoy

Andy Trudeau – 4 – Thank you for always having my back. It's never taken lightly. Love Prue – Prue Halliwell

Anna Arendelle – 12 – happy Valentine’s Day, best friend! – Jasmine Badroulbadour

Anna Arendelle – 12 – For my sister and my best friend. I’m sorry for everything. I love you. – Elsa Arendelle

Anna Minkova – 5 – It doesn’t make up for the years I was gone. I’m sorry. – Wanda Maximoff

Annabeth Chase – 12 – love you, blondie. Thanks for putting up with me. – Piper McLean

Annabeth Chase – 1 – happy Valentine’s Day, little sister – Haven Barthelemy

Annabeth Chase – 12 – happy Valentine’s Day to the best big sister I could ever ask for. – Estelle Jackson-Blofis

Annabeth Chase – 12 – I love you, wise girl! We can finally celebrate Valentine's day without any monsters interrupting us for once. – Percy Jackson

Anne Shirley – 3 – you are a princess in every sense. – Ella

Annie Marks – 12 – have you considered ponytails? we could start a club! – Harley Quinn

April Kepner – 3 – Happy Valentine's Day, April! – Nancy Wheeler

April Kepner – 1 – Dana Scully

April Kepner – 2 – One for you and one for Harriet! – Rose Granger-Weasley

Arya Stark – 6 – Jon Snow

Arya Stark – 1 – Tony Stark

Astoria Greengrass – 1 – Welcome to the family! – love, Melinda Halliwell

Astoria Greengrass – 5 – I figured your boyfriend has you covered with flowers, but as your brother I wanted to get you some more.– Lukas Zapolya

Ava Diaz – 12 – Thank you for being the best mom to our twins, and the best wife and friend to me. I love you, mi amor. – Lorenzo Diaz

BB-8 – 1 – Rey

BB-8 – 12 – I love your face, friend! – D-O

BB-8 – 3 – Jyn

Beauregard Lionett – 12 – for my favorite expositor of the colbalt soul. – Jester

Bellamy Blake – 3 – Clarke Griffin

Bellamy Balke – 1 – Emori

Bellamy Blake - 1 - Happy Valentine's Day! - Hermione Granger

Ben Hanscom – 6 – Here’s to remembering this time around. For better or for worse. – Mike Hanlon

Ben Solo – 1 – i hope you have a good valentine's day! – Leia Organa

Beverly Marsh – 6 – If only you knew how good it was to see your face again. – Mike Hanlon

Bruce Wayne – 6 – To your memories. I’m sorry for the bad ones. – Clark Kent

Bruce Wane – 12 – kisses!!!! xoxoxo – Harley Quinn

Brydda llewellyn – 1 – from your secret admirer... happy Valentine’s Day, baby. – Kasey Monroe Sawyer

Bucky Barnes – 5 – I hope you’re having a good day! – Hermione Granger

Bucky Barnes – 3 – Before you say anything, I tried. – Steve Rogers

Buttercup – 12 – "I love you" – Westley

Caleb Widogast – 12 – for my favorite stinky wizard, even though you’re not stinky anymore – Jester

Cassian Andor – 3 – Leia Organa

Cassian Andor – 9 – thank you for being my guiding force – Jyn

Castiel – 12 – has anyone ever told you you look like you’re trying to pass gas all the time? – Harley Quinn

Catherine Alexander – 12 – I’m sorry I wasn’t there when you needed me most. I love you, little sister. – Haven Barthelemy

Chloe Decker – 12 – As usual, I am sorry. Come to Lux this evening so I can make it up to you. – Lucifer Morningstar

Chris Halliwell – 12 – I love you, Chris Halliwell. I always have and I always will. Happy Valentine’s Day! – Astoria Malfoy

Clarke Griffin – 2 – Regulus Black

Clarke Griffin – 12 – A reminder to grasp that chance at happiness. – Thor Odinson

Clio Celestia-Palpatine – 1 – Rey

Connor Murphy – 1 – 'love you bro' – John Murphy.

Connor Murphy – 12 – The son of Aphrodite being terrible at writing love notes, can you believe that? But I hope you enjoy the roses because a cutie like you deserves them all. – Lukas Zapolya

Cordé – 3 – Sabé

Cordé – 1 – Padmé Naberrie

Cordé – 12 – Thank you for taking care of Alex like he is your own, and just being his other mom. You were and still are the exact person we need in our lives and I'm glad to call you my girlfriend. Love you, sweetheart! – Narcissa Black

Daphne Greengrass – 12 – I love you, Daph. You’re the best big sister I could have ever asked for. – Astoria Malfoy

Dean Winchester – 6 – see you later ;) – Sharon Carter

Diana Prince – 3 – Bruce Wayne

Diana Prince – 6 – We wouldn’t be a team without you. – Clark Kent

Diana Prince – 12 – you’re deadly and beautiful. like a poisonous snake! – Harley Quinn

Dominique Weasley – 1 – happy valentine's day, cousin! – Roxanne "Rox" Weasley

Dominique Weasley – 1 – happy valentine’s, cuz! – Rose Granger-Weasley

Dorothea Wildes – 12 – I can have two valentines, right? – Georgina “Georgie” Weaver

Dorothea Wildes – 12 – Don’t tell Georgie. – Sirius Black

Dorothea Wildes – 6 – For a woman with taste. – Lestat de Lioncourt

Dorothea Wildes – 2 – Best professor ever. – Rose Granger-Weasley

Draco Malfoy – 1 – Rose Granger-Weasley

D-O – 1 – Rey

D-O – 3 – Jyn

Eleanor "Nell" Crain-Vance – 3 – Happy Valentine’s, Nell! – Nancy Wheeler

Eleanor “Nell” Crain-Vance – 1 – I carry your heart with me – Olivia Crain

Eleanor “Nell” Crain-Vance – 2 – I love you, Nellie. – Steve Crain

Eleanor “Nell” Crain-Vance – 1 – Sending you wishes of happiness. – Laszlo Kreizler

Eleanor “Nell” Crain-Vance – 12 – Let’s adopt that lizard. – Jim Halpert

Ella – 12 – Cherie. – Lestat de Lioncourt

Ella – 1 – To a life free of unkindness. – Laszlo Kreizler

Elsa Arendelle – 2 – "Sisters forever, love Anna" – Anna Arendelle

Emma Swan – 6 – Killian Jones

Emma Swan – 11 – Eleven roses for the eleven years it's been since I found you in Boston when I was ten. Love you, mom! – Henry Mills

Emori – 12 – 'for the future mrs murphy' – John Murphy

Emori – 3 – happy valentine’s day! – Anduin Wrynn

Enjolras – 12 – Grantaire

Eros – 12 – for the god of love and beauty on the day of love from a beauty! – Estelle Jackson-Blofis

Estelle Blofis – 3 – For my partner in crime. – Varian

Estelle Blofis – 5 – Happy Valentine's Day, Starshine! – Eros

Faith Lehane – 1 – to prove that i am very sweet and not scary. – Jester

Finn – 1 – Rey

Finn – 12 – Poe Dameron

Finn – 2 – Congratulations. Give one to Poe. – Mando

Finn – 12 – happy Valentine’s Day, sunshine! Thank you for always seeing the good in me. – Sonia Tate

Finn – 1 – Leia Organa

Finn – 12 – Congratulations, friend! – D-O

Frederick Frankenstein – 6 – for my favorite doctor, even though the traveler is a way better doctor because he’s the coolest – Jester

Flynn Rider – 12 – I love you so very much! – Rapunzel Corona

Genevieve “Genna” Fair – 12 – Thor Odinson

Genevieve “Genna” Fair – 1 – I hear sorcerers are especially sweey on Valentine’s Day. Just a thought. – Liv Starfleet

Genevieve “Genna” Fair – 1 – I’ll do my best not to step on your toes next time we dance. – Stephen Strange

Genevieve “Genna” Fair – for my doppleganger. – Ella

Georgina “Georgie” Hart – 12 – you make my tail wag! – Sirius Black

Geralt of Rivia – 1 – Get that DICK! 8====D – Wynonna Earp

Ginerva “Ginny” Weasley – 2 – You’re the coolest auntie ever. – Rose Granger-Weasley

Han Solo – 6 – Leia Organa

Harry Osborn – 12 – to my bestest friend and my partner in crime. Love you, darling! – Alice Kingsleigh

Harry Osborn – 12 – I will love you always – Peter Parker

Harry Potter – 2 – one from each of the dumbasses you look after. Thanks for keeping us alive, babes! – Estelle Jackson-Blofis

Harry Potter – 6 – Thinking about you! – Hermione Granger

Harry Potter – 2 – Not to scare you or anything, but you’re a bangin’ uncle. – Rose Granger-Weasley

Harley Quinn – 3 – Bruce Wayne

Harley Quinn – 1 – for my fellow chaos agent – Jester

Haven Barthelemy – 5 – I know these don't fit your aesthetic, but still I hope you enjoy them. – Henrik Mikaelson

Hayley Marshall – 1 – I would be remiss not to send you a rose the color of my now blood stained shirt. – Lucifer Morningstar

Helga Hufflepuff – 1 – Roxanne "Rox" Weasley

Helga Hufflepuff – 1 – Sirius Black

Hermione Granger – 6 – You’re the best mum. I love you! – Rose Granger-Weasley

Hope Swan-Jones – 12 – "Did I make you smile?" – Killian Jones

Hope Swan-Jones – 5 – For the sweetest little sister, I just actually met! I hope you like your flowers! – Henry Mills

Isobel Reinwood – 2 – Regulus Black

Isobel Reinwood – 12 – Thank you for making me a father, and just the happiest I've ever been in a while. Through the good and the bad, I'll always love you. – Sebastian Blackwood

Jack Frost – 2 – Thank you for always making me so happy, I can't not smile around you. – love, Hope Swan-Jones

Jack Frost – 1 – Royal Dupuis

Jack Skellington – 3 – from your dearest friend. I love you, jack. – Sally

Jaskier – 1 – Cheers! – Lucifer Morningstar

Jaskier – 1 – I owe you this. Meet me by the shore. – Geralt of Rivia

Jasmine Badroulbadour – 1 – "To my best friend, love Anna" – Anna Arendelle

Jasmine Badroulbadour – 12 – I've never been the best with words, but I love you more than anything in this world. – Varian

Jennifer Jareau – 10 – thank you for showing up – Spencer Reid

Jessica Jones – 1 – Cheers! – Lucifer Morningstar

Jessica Jones – 1 – I told them to pick the least romantic. – Matt Murdock

Jessica Jones – 3 – for a fellow archivist – Karen

Jessica Jones – 12 – you look like you’ve never smiled a day in your life, so: knock knock – Harley Quinn

Jester Lavorre – 12 – happy valentines day, valentine! xoxoxo – Mollymauk Tealeaf

Jester Lavorre – 1 – happy valentine’s day! – Rapunzel

Jester Lavorre – 12 – you’re cooler than the traveler – Sirius Black

Jester Lavorre – 1 – Your new look is rather horny. – Lucifer Morningstar

Jester Lavorre – 5 – i hope these find you well. frumpkin sends his love as well. happy valentines day. – Caleb Widogast

Jester Lavorre – 12 – welcome to earth, we love aliens! – Harley Quinn

Jim Halpert – 5 – Eleanor Crain Vance

Jo Wilson – 2 – April Kepner

Joey Potter – 12 – It was good to see you again after all this time Jo. Happy Valentines Day. x Pace - Pacey Witter

John Murphy – 6 – Emori

Jon Snow – 5 – I’ll always be on your side, Jon Snow. – Daenerys Targaryen

Jon Snow – 3 – You’re my favorite person. – Arya Stark

Jyn Erso – 1 – thank you for being there. – Cassian Andor

Jyn Erso – 1 – Leia Organa

Karen Page – 1 – Sharon Carter

Karen Page – 1 – I missed your voice. – Matt Murdock

Kaz Brekker – 12 – you look like the kinda guy who really puts the ‘fun’ in ‘funeral’! – Harley Quinn

Kiarace – 1 – Anduin Wrynn

Korra – 3 – Thank you. – Elsa Arendelle

Lara Croft – 3 – Happy Valentine’s, Lara! – Nancy Wheeler

Lara Croft – 6 – for giving a damn. – Max Rockatansky

Leia Organa-Solo – 1 – Rey

Leia Organa-Solo – 1 – I love you. – Ben Solo

Leia Organa-Solo – 1 – Not even my dreams for the future could have captured everything you’ve become. I love you. – Padmé Naberrie

Leia Organa-Solo – 1 – here’s to many more years together again. – Jyn

Leonard “Bones” McCoy – 12 – thanks for not sticking a needle in me for the last 12 hours – James “Jim” Kirk

Leonard Snart – 1 – Cheers! – Lucifer Morningstar

Lestat de Lioncourt – 12 – i cannot fit all the reasons why i adore you on a note, monseuir. – Ella

Lexie Grey – 2 – April Kepner

Lexie Grey – 2 – I’ve heard so many stories I feel like I know you. Happy Valentine’s! – Mike Hanlon

Liv Starfleet – 12 – I love you so very dearly. – Loki Odinson

Liv Starfleet – 1 – Have a good Valentine’s day! – Genevieve "Genna" Fair

Loki Odinson – 1 – Cheers! – Lucifer Morningstar

Loki Odinson – 12 – please send anonymously – Thor Odinson

Loki Odinson – 4 – Is that magic in the air, or are you just happy to see me? – Liv Starfleet

Lorenzo Diaz – 10 – for every year we were together, for every year we were apart, and one for every person I left behind. – Ava Diaz

Lucifer Morningstar – 8 – One for every inch ;P – Wynonna Earp

Lucifer Morningstar – 6 – proof that i am very sweet even if i do make fun of you sometimes – Jester

Lukas Zapolya – 12 – missed you, brother! Thank you for always being their for me. – Piper McLean

Lukas Zapolya – 12 – thanks for being stupid with me, lover boy. – Estelle Jackson-Blofis

Luke Castellan – 1 – 'happy v day, asshole' – Faith Lehane.

Luke Castellan – 6 – for every year I wasn’t there. I’m sorry, little brother. You’re stronger than I ever was. – Haven Barthelemy

Luke Crain – 1 – I carry your heart with me – Olivia Crain

Luke Crain – 1 – Eleanor Crain Vance

Luke Crain – 1 – Steve Crain

Luke Skywalker – 6 – Leia Organa

Luke Skywalker – 1 – I’m so proud of you, and I hope I soon find the courage to tell you personally. – Padmé Naberrie

Lyanna Stark – 1 – Tony Stark

Mal Florian – 12 – For each year i've loved you and more – Ben Florian

Mal Florian – 12 – Did I mention that I love you and always will. – Ben Florian

Malcolm Bright – 6 – i hope you have a great valentine’s day! – Anna Minkova

Mando – 12 – You'll always have a place in my heart. – Finn

Mare Barrow – 12 – don’t be afraid of the lightning that comes from inside you – Thor Odinson

Maria Stark – 6 – Tony Stark

Marinette Dupain-Cheng – 1 – From one hero to another. – Clark Kent

Matthew Murdock – 6 – Karen Page

Max Rockatansky – 3 – 'a reminder that earth is beautiful' – Lara Croft

Max Rockatansky – 1 – happy valentine’s day! – Leia Organa

Melinda Halliwell – 2 – one for you and one for our darling nephew! – Astoria Malfoy

Merlin – 3 – to my favorite magician. – Ella

Mike Hanlon – 12 – April Kepner

Mike Warren – 1 – Cheers! – Lucifer Morningstar

Mike Warren – 1 – happy v-day, man – Jim Halpert

Millie Harcourt – 12 – what would I do without you? – Mike Warren

Minerva McGonagall – 12 – Thank you for always believing in me, professor. I’m sorry I was never as strong as you thought i was. – Emma Vanity

Minerva McGonagall – 3 – happy valentine’s day, professor! – Hermoine Granger

Minerva McGonagall – 1 – happy v-day, mcgonagall!! – Georgina “Georgie” Weaver

Minerva McGonagall – 1 – Dorothea Wildes

Mollymauk Tealeaf – 5 – i know my memory isn't much, but i felt like i should still send you something for today. i hope your day is well. happy valentines day.– Caleb Widogast

Mollymauk Tealeaf – 12 – for my favorite tarot card reader. – Jester Lavorre

Montgomery “Scotty” Scott – 12 – fix my ship. – James “Jim” Kirk

Montgomery “Scotty” Scott – 3 – add some rose to your teas, it tastes delicious. – Ella

Naivara Galanodel – 3 – Rapunzel Corona

Nancy Wheeler – 1 – Lara Croft

Nancy Wheeler – 12 – Thor Odinson

Narcissa Malfoy – 12 – the love of my life, the mother of our son, my reason for coming back. Happy Valentine’s Day, beautiful! – Cordé

Natasha Romanoff – 3 – Thinking about you for Valentine’s day. – Steve Rogers

Natasha Romanoff – 1 – have a good valentine’s, romanoff. – Tony Stark

Natasha Romanoff – 1 – they said to keep this short, but remember italy and that forged painting? – Sharon Carter

Nick Scratch – 12 – I know things are a little complicated right now, but know that I love you. – Harvey Kinkle

Nyota Uhura – 12 – no one speaks klingon like you, but please don’t yell at me in it anymore. – James “Jim” Kirk

Obi-wan Kenobi – 1 – Rey

Obi-wan Kenobi – 1 – You have the kindest smile in the universe. – Padmé Naberrie

Obi-wan Kenobi – 1 – you are the force and the force is with you. trust it. – Jyn Erso

Octavia Blake – 1 – Cheers! – Lucifer Morningstar

Olivia Crain – 1 – Eleanor Crain Vance

Olivia Crain – 1 – Steve Crain

Olivia Crain – 1 – Cheers! – Lucifer Morningstar

Padmé Naberrie – 1 – Rey

Padmé Naberrie – 1 – Happy Valentine’s, Padmé – Sabé Andierre

Padmé Naberrie – 6 – happy valentine’s, padmé! – Obi-Wan Kenobi

Padmé Naberrie – 3 – reaching towards a better tomorrow – Jyn

Percy Jackson – 2 – two peas in a pod, water boy – Piper McLean

Percy Jackson – 1 – I love you, big brother. – Estelle Jackson-Blofis

Percy Jackson – 1 – You're my something permanent, seaweed brain - love, Annabeth Chase,

Persephone – 12 – i love you – Hades

Peter Parker – 2 – thanks for putting up with me, petey! Glad to have you back. – Estelle Jackson-Blofis

Peter Parker – 12 – I couldn't image my life without you. It's always been you, Pete. – Harry Osborn

Peter Parker – 12 – enjoy the day of love, spiderling! – Thor Odinson

Phyrra Amakiir – 1 – Sharon Carter

Phyrra Amakiir – 1 – Have a magical day! – Snow White

Pietro Maximoff – 3 – Anna Minkova

Pietro Maximoff – 12 – Thor Odinson

Pietro Maximoff – 12 – for every minute between us. – Wanda Maximoff

Piper McLean – 1 – A beautiful rose for a beautiful girl - love, Annabeth Chase

Poe Dameron – 1 – Rey

Poe Dameron – 1 – Leia Organa

Poe Dameron – 12 – For my future husband, the absolute love of my life. – Finn

Poe Dameron – 12 – Congratulations, friend! – D-O

Poe Dameron – 1 – thank you. – Jyn

Prue Halliwell – 1 – thank you for giving the family I never had – Astoria Malfoy

Prue Halliwell – 1 – Andy Trudeau

Rapunzel Corona – 12 – will you m... just kidding. not yet. – Flynn Rider

Rapunzel Corona – 6 – Elsa Arendelle

Rapunzel Corona – 3 – You're the best friend I've ever had. Thank you for accepting me as I am. – Varian

Rapunzel Corona – 3 – have a day as beautiful as you. – Ella

Rebekah Mikaelson – 5 – Have a wonderful Valentine's Day, Sister. – Henrik Mikaelson

Rebekah Mikaelson – 12 – remember, barbie: boys stink! – Harley Quinn

Red – 1 – Sam Winchester

Red – 1 – Steve Crain

Regina Mills – 12 – happy valentine's day, i love you! – Tony Stark

Regina Mills– 12 – Roses as red as the apples from your apple tree. I wish I can give you twenty one as that's how long it's been since we first met when I was a baby, but twelve would have to do. Love you, mom! – Henry Mills

Remus Lupin – 3 – Georgina "Georgie" Weaver

Rey – 1 – i hope you have a good valentine's day! – Leia Organa

Rey – 1 – Obi-wan Kenobi

Rey – 2 – Ben Solo

Rey – 12 – You are the best friend! – D-O

Rey – 1 – I’m so glad I can be a part of your life. – Padmé Naberrie

Rey – 12 – Thank you for seeing me like no one ever has. – Finn

Rey – 5 – here’s to new friendships – Jyn

Rhaegar Targaryen – 5 – Daenerys Targaryen

Rose Granger-Weasley – 12 – roses for my rose <3 – Royal Dupuis

Rose Granger-Weasley – 5 – i hope you have an amazing valentine’s day! – Anduin Wrynn

Rose Granger-Weasley – 6 – Happy Valentine’s day, love! – Hermione Granger

Rose Granger-Weasley – 1 – happy v-day, cousin! – Roxanne “Rox” Weasley

Roxanne “Rox” Weasley – 1 – Cheers! – Lucifer Morningstar

Roxanne “Rox” Weasley – 3 – happy valentine’s day, rox! next time i go off a cliff i’m taking you with me. – Rose Granger-Weasley

Royal Dupuis – 12 – You always know how to make me smile. – Rose Granger-Weasley

Sabé Andierre – 12 – You have a nice laugh but I’m bad at telling jokes on paper, so hopefully this at least gets a smile. – James “Jim” Kirk

Sabé Andierre – 1 – Padmé Naberrie

Salazar Slytherin – 2 – from the twins – Isobel Reinwood

Salazar Slytherin – 1 – "Thanks for everything" - Anne Shirley Cuthbert

Salazar Slytherin – 12 – "I cannot wait to spend the rest of our lives together" - Helga Hufflepuff

Sam Winchester – 3 – happy valentine’s day! – Sharon Carter

Sansa Stark – 6 – Jon Snow

Sansa Stark – 1 – Tony Stark

Sebastian Blackwood – 3 – one from each of the people who love you the most. Happy valentine’s, darling! – Isobel Reinwood

Sherlock Holmes – 1 – Cheers! – Lucifer Morningstar

Sherlock Holmes – 1 – Don’t forget to celebrate. – Laszlo Kreizler

Sirius Black – 6 – sorry for painting a dick on your door, next time i’ll choose a more tasteful place ;) – Jester

Sonia Tate – 12 – To my absolute best friend, and platonic soulmate. – Finn

Spencer Reid – 1 – Malcolm Bright

Spencer Reid – 6 – i hope you have a happy valentine’s day! – Ella

Spencer Reid – 12 – it’s nice to see a fellow freak with a phd! – Harley Quinn

Spock – 12 – happy valentine’s day, you pointy-eared bastard. – James “Jim” Kirk

Stephen Strange – 1 – happy valentine’s day! would you be mine? :) – Genevieve "Genna" Fair

Steve Rogers – 3 – I’m glad we got you out of that ice. – Natasha Romanoff

Steve Rogers – 12 – I’m glad you kept the beard! – Thor Odinson

Steve Rogers – 1 – For believing in me. – Wanda Maximoff

Steve Rogers – 1 – You’re a terrible flirt. – Bucky Barnes

Steven Crain – 1 – I carry your heart with me – Olivia Crain

Steven Crain – 1 – Eleanor Crain Vance

Suki – 6 – happy valentines day! thought you'd like something :) – Aang

Thalia Grace – 1 – Wynonna Earp

Thalia Grace – 1 – I'm so grateful to have you as a best friend/sister - love, Annabeth Chase

Thor Odinson – 6 – I hope you have a good Valentine’s Day! – Nancy Wheeler

Thor Odinson – 1 – Clarke Griffin

Thor Odinson – 1 – happy valentine’s to the strongest avenger! – Genevieve “Genna” Fair

Tinkerbell – 12 – I just have a question, would you like to be my girlfriend?– Wendy Darling

Tommy Shepherd – 1 – I hope I can be the mother you deserve. – Wanda Maximoff

Tony Stark – 6 – Thank you for being mine. – Regina Mills

Tony Stark – 1 – Get over it. – Natasha Romanoff

Tony Stark – 12 – Thor Odinson

Valis – 12 – happy Valentine’s Day, darling. I love you, my deliciously beautiful wife. – Damaia

Varian – 12 – happy Valentine’s Day, baby! You make me so happy, and I fall in love with you more and more each day – Jasmine Badroulbadour

Varian – 2 – guess who’s partner in crime is back? – Estelle jackson-Blofis

Varian – 1 – smile, kid! – Flynn Ryder

Varian – 1 – happy valentine’s day, varian! – Rapunzel Corona

Veronica Lodge – 1 – Royal Dupuis

Vex’ahlia de Rolo – 2 – one rose for you and one for trinket! – Jester

Wanda Maximova – 3 – Happy Valentine’s day! – Anna Minkova

Wanda Maximova – 1 – I hope you have a good Valentine’s Day, Wanda. – Steve Rogers

Wendy Darling – 12 – you’re it. You’re my dearest thing. My darling little Wendy bird. I love you. – Tinkerbell

Wes – 1 – Royal Dupuis

Westley – 1 – farm boy... love me, will you? – Buttercup

Will Byers – 1 – Roxanne "Rox" Weasley

Wyatt Halliwell – 6 – You deserve more. For what it’s worth, you’re still my friend. No matter what. - Astoria Malfoy

Wyatt Halliwell – 12 – "I know I fucked up" – Newt Glade

Wynonna Earp – 2 – One for the day you penetrated me, and one for the day I penetrated you. – Lucifer Morningstar

Wynonna Earp – 12 – coolest. gun. ever! – Harley Quinn

Zuko – 1 – Suki

Zuko – 6 – i hope you're doing better. i miss you and am here if you need to talk. happy valentines day. – Aang

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thequeenofcronuts · 6 years ago

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Uncertainties - A Royal Romance AU Story Chapter 3 No Rest for the Wicked

Uncertainties- AU The Royal Romance

Uncertainties main location Silicon Valley California.

AU Summary - Career life is busy for a group of six friends when they meet a captivating woman with a beautiful soul. New friendships are forged and new romances revealed. All the while hearts are torn and closets are cleared of skeletons. True love always wins in the end, right?

AU Warnings - This Stand Alone will include the following 18+ subjects: Language, NS*W, Verbal Abuse, and Abortion. If ANY of these subjects will cause pain or hardship in reading, please skip reading Uncertainties. That being said, each chapter will include its own specific warnings.

AU Uncertainties Pairings and Characters: Pairings and Characters: Drake x Riley / Liam x Riley / Liam x Olivia / Drake x Olivia / Maxwell x Savannah, including Hana, and Madeleine, and OCs

Chapter 3 Summary - What made Madeleine, Madeleine?

Chapter 3 Warnings - None

Chapter Word Count: 1,590

**All characters from the Choices Book: The Royal Romance are owned by Pixelberry Studios (Any other characters are the product of my brain…I probably should apologize now. 🙃😉)

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Madeleine’s First Grade Class Play

“Maddie, again from your first line.” Madeleine's father urges his daughter.

Stomping her foot Madeleine replies, “But father, I can't do this anymore. Amanda and the other girls went to the playground. Why can't I go with them?” Madeleine’s father has been drilling her on her lines for the upcoming school play while Maddie is invited by her friends after school to play everyday, and everyday she is told no.

“Madeleine dear, you know your mother wants you to be perfect in this play. We can't embarrass your mother, can we now?”

“But father, I want to play. Katie said at school today we can't be friends if I don't play with her anymore.” Madeleine’s little tears begin to fall as her father’s heart aches for his child. Unfortunately, during this exchange, Madeleine’s mother walks by her room.

“Madeleine, I have told you everyday that the more you whine the more you will practice. You can't possibly be memorizing your lines through your consistent refusal. You will not embarrass me in front of the entire school in which three generations have attended. Do you understand, my daughter?” Her mother scolds with a cold, stern tone.

Madeleine, with arms behind her back, looks down at her feet and replies “Yes.”

“Try that again. Eyes on me this time. And for heavens sake stand up straight.” As more tears fall, Madeleine looks up to her mother.

“Yes, ma’am. I understand that I will not embarrass us in front of the family's alma mater.”

Pointing at Madeleine before she turns on her heel, “Good. Remember that before you whine again.” Madeleine begins to recite the last words she was working on, as her father follows his wife, Allison, into the hallway.

“Allison, she's only in first grade. Our friends all have children Maddie knows and could be playing with. Let her enjoy this time with her first grade and pre-school friends. I know we talked about how important this is, but everyday Madeleine is forgetting things due to the pressure we are putting on her. She needs at least a break.”

“Richard, you’re correct in that we’ve spoken about this before, but you are incorrect when you tell me she needs a break. What Madeleine needs is to get her lines correct. I work each day so you can stay at home with her since you think a nanny is inappropriate. I make that sacrifice, you will be sure she is perfect in this play.”

————— Madeleine, Age 16

“Mother, I don't like him. Why must I be dating him?” Madeleine asks her while stomping her foot.

“Madeleine, quit acting like a spoiled child. You are dating him because he is currently in line for valedictorian and you are for salutatorian. You are dating him because he is the most accomplished son of the most important family friend of ours. You are dating him because I tell you to do so. No more talking about this!” Madeleine slams the front door on her way out of the house.

Twenty minutes later she’s in an argument with her boyfriend Kyle. “I’m done Kyle, were done. I can't remember the last time we went on a date where you didn't leave me to be with your friends. Then you pick me up and suck up to my mother when you drop me off at home like we're actually on a date? No more.”

“Fine Madeleine, except you know we can't breakup. Trust me, I would have broken up with you ages ago. Your mother and my father will kill us if we ever did.” Kyle now paces. He always paces when he's mad. Meanwhile Madeleine's mind is plotting.

“Kyle, why do they have to know? If they can play games with us, why can't we do so as well?”

“Hmm. Huh, true. It's just a few lies.”

“We'll been seen together in public when the occasion calls for it.”

“And we're done when we go off to college. Madeleine, it's an easy plan. Let's do it.”

Madeleine looks Kyle in the eye as she reaches out her hand out to him. “Shake on it. Deal?”

“Deal.”

————— Madeleine’s Collage Acceptance

“Madeleine, explain to me why I am holding this acceptance letter from the University of South California.” Madeleine’s mother raises the paper into the air while shaking it towards her.

“Simple, mother. I’m attending USC. You know, I’m surprised it took this long for you to find out. You’re loosing your touch.” Madeleine gives a bitter laugh, “You should have snuck into my room much sooner and found this letter.” Madeleine shrugs, “Now it is too late.”

“Hell it is, child! What do mean it's too late?! You can't go if I don't sign the admission papers.”

“Oh, but mother you did. Just like you've signed so many other things you don't know about. You see, mother darling, I perfected your signature quite a while ago.” Madeleine's mother tries to keep her stoic facade, “Is that so, you insolent chid? Well then, do really think you can get away with it this time, once I prove it was you.” Madeleine’s shrill laugh just excites herself more as she looks her mother in the eyes because Madeleine knows she has won.

“Oh mother, mother, mother. That would be problem, except the final paperwork was notarized and also signed by ‘Kyle’s’ mother as the witness. You have friends, well I have friends too. Friends that want out from under their parents thumb as just as much as I do. It's amazing the plans our little group is able to execute. We simply learned from the best, our parents. You should be proud.” Madeleine scoffs as she folds her arms in front of her, while her mother finally loses her composure and throws the nearest vase to the floor.

“Then share with me your perfect plan to pay for four years at a university which you cannot afford since I will cut you off from any financial support, dearest.” Her mother takes an aggressive step forward, accentuated by the crunch of the glass.

“Oh, mother. Just a few minutes ago you called me a child. I do believe eighteen is considered an adult, correct? Fortunately for me my trust fund from farther’s parents only required me to be eighteen on withdrawal. You know how much they left me, more than I need for this, actually. I thank you and father so much for signing the funds over to me.” Now Madeleine takes a step towards her mother.

“Your father wouldn't dare.”

“You are correct, but” as she speaks Madeleine rolls her eyes. “really mother think through this. If I can forge your signature what about father’s and others…” Madeleine trails off.

“You couldn't without us actually being at the bank. It's impossible!” Madeleine takes another step toward her mother, with a smug smile.

“I guess we children have outsmarted the masters. See, wielding your name everywhere whilst demanding the same kind of special treatment your…” Madeleine pauses as she looks for the word, “….flavor of speech to those below you majorly worked against you. Karma's a bitch, isn't she. It was too easy. Just a notarized letter from you and father, an unsuspecting newer bank employee, and the promise of your wrath so easily did the trick.” Smirking, Madeleine continues.

“You remember the account you opened for the transferring of funds to me as payment for following along with your schemes? Well once the trust funds were transferred into that account, I wired them to a new account. A new account I opened at a different bank in SoCal where you don't know anyone. Banks just make opening accounts online so easy these days.” Madeleine shrugs and walks past her mother looking over her shoulder with a wide grin, stopping when just behind her.

“So, Mother dearest, thank you for teaching me these life ‘lessons’ I’ll take with me wherever I go.” Madeleine’s mother stands in shock as her daughter turns to give her a sarcastically loving pat on her shoulder.

“Oh, and mother dearest, you may want to look over some of the changes you faxed your lawyer in your upcoming divorce from Daddy. Again, it's amazing the hoops and laws your friends will break when threatened by ‘you’.”

————— Madeleine’s Freshman Year at USC - End of Fall Term

Madeleine just finished her last final exam when she walks to her dorm room to find mismatched boxes in the hallway in front of her room. A smirk crosses her face as she sees her roommate furiously packing up all her belongs.

“Madeleine, I can't take being around you as you design all your plots while your little henchmen, er, hench-girls, fall at your feet. I’ve been a target way too many times as well.”

Madeleine’s smug smile is accented by her tone. “Aw, but Kasey, I have had so much fun with you.” Her shrill laugh fills the room. “Although it's true the fun I love most is with my roomie at her expense. None the less, I will be so sad to see you go.” With a new serious tone Madeleine continues. “Ugh, a new roommate to break in now.”

“Except, Madeleine,” Kasey flashes a winning smile, “no one will room with you.” Once again, Madeleine's shrill laughs fills the room.

“Oh Kasey, Kasey, Kasey, even better. That's one goal I’ve been working toward. Think of the things I can plan now that I'm alone.”

“You know what, Madeleine? Someday all your skims will catch up you. The wicked never truly find rest.”

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jodybouchard9 · 5 years ago

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A Natural Choice: These Are the 5 Hottest Colors to Paint Your Home This Fall

If you’re planning to do a bit of painting this fall, you might want to step outside first for some inspiration—this season’s indoor color trends are all about what’s beyond your front door.

Colors that evoke the feeling of being in natural surroundings—greens, blues, and woodsy browns—will be everywhere this season, experts tell us. It makes sense, since we all may be craving the outdoors after we’re forced to retreat inside for refuge from fall and winter’s chill.

“This and next year is all about embracing nature, sustainability, and warmth at home,” says Helena Brana, designer and founder of BRANA Designs in Orange County, CA. “The everything-beige trend is done; so is Scandinavian cold style.”

Here are a few colors to go with when you’re ready to bathe in nature—without having to leave your living room, that is.

1. Olive green

Photo by Rachel Loewen Photography Olive, a combination of dark yellow and green, has a very warm and natural feel to it, Brana says.

“Olive is warm, and it looks fabulous—so it makes sense to bring it home, especially for the fall,” she says.

In fact, we’re already seeing this trend come to life in the wild: A light olive color, “Back to Nature,” was recently named Behr’s color of the year for 2020. The paint company calls it a “new neutral,” meant to bring the soothing feelings of the outdoors into interior spaces.

Olive pairs especially well with warm gray tones. Try an olive sofa in your living room. Alternatively, paint your bathroom vanity or kitchen cabinets olive for a touch of nature wherever you go.

This season, Brana’s also seeing olive and other green tones used for murals with nature motifs, from leaves to entire forest scenery. You could paint one yourself, or use wallpaper for the same effect.

2. Bright orange

Photo by PACS Architecture It wouldn’t be PSL season without some orange sprinkled in. And this year, the brighter, the better, says Erin Davis, lead designer at Mosaik Design & Remodeling in Portland, OR.

“This year, bright orange lends a modern twist to interiors—more so than the more muted orange tones we often see in fall,” she says. “Bright orange paint can be a bit bold for some, so integrate this color with accessories and artwork.”

She recommends vibrant orange textural pillows or throws, a lamp, or a potted plant in the living room or bedroom. In the kitchen, put bright orange vases or candles on display—bonus points if you have orange shelving. Or, just in time for the holidays: Try putting out a glass bowl of persimmons on your kitchen island.

3. Porcelain blue

Chinese Porcelain Blue

PPG Paints

If you’re into bold hues, “Chinese Porcelain Blue” will be your new favorite. It’s appearing on cars, clothing, electronics, and in homes, of course. In fact, PPG Paints recently named it its color of the year for 2020.

“This shade is a blend of cobalt and moody ink blue that imparts calmness and restful sleep, while also offering the spirit of hopefulness—a precious commodity in a restless world,” says Dee Schlotter, senior color manager of PPG.

She recommends using it as a feature color in a bedroom, with crisp white bedding and crown molding as accents. Or, try it in your living room, layered with blue tufted or velvet furniture, or with metallic finishes.

4. Greige

Photo by Suzie Parkinson SÜZA DESIGN Beige may be over, but only to make room for its chicer cousin: Greige—a warm combination of grey and beige. It’s a fine base for just about everything in the home, suggests Kasey Clark, an interior designer at Clark Designs.

“We’re seeing the former popular grays being warmed up for fall, with undertones of browns, creating a beautiful combination of gray and beige,” she says. “It’s sophisticated, modern, and complements so many of this season’s accent colors, like navy blue, hunter green, bold reds, and peachy pinks.”

Combine your greige paint with natural wood finishes with clear stains, like light oak and walnut, Clark recommends. Pair this combination with patterned Persian rugs with blue and red tones, to add a sophisticated warmth to any room.

5. Wooden textures

Photo by Altereco Design We know wood isn’t technically a color, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t point out natural wood as a potential wall treatment, notes Jake Lizarraga, a blogger at interiorcharm.com.

“This year, we’re seeing a lot of bold colors and patterns, but wooden textures are reigning supreme,” he says.

Use wooden textures to create a unique accent wall behind your television or bed, on the ceiling in a hall or entry, or use wallpaper instead. Each gives your home the comforting feel of an indoor forest.

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khalix-hyetology · 7 years ago

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Space and Cloud

Chapter 1: The Entirety of Life Spent in Resistance

Shogo woke up. His entire head burned like a film in the sun. Overexposure. “Arghhh!” he screamed as he tried to make sense of the red-spotted cymatic mess that was his vision. The colours seemed washed, as though someone put a bucket of water on them and they were dripping like ruined watercolours. “Ahhhhh!” The light hurt his eyes, as though they were stabs from a knife. Even thinking too much hurt. He started coughing. His eyes became watery. Either he was crying or stressing out or both. What was happening? Where was he? And his memory, dyed in the colours of wheat — the sun — dusk — bathed in oranges and slow traces of red — he didn’t understand why the sun didn’t weep red for him. It was his death day after all? Correct? He knew he was heavily wounded. Very badly. The truck crash had done it. That it was fate that he couldn’t — couldn’t have moved on — with a Hound like Kougami on his trail. As he mentioned, he couldn’t think of anyone else to have killed him aside Shinya Kougami.

The water from his eyes came down on his neck, his bandaged naked chest. He was only wearing three quarter pajama bottoms. And, everything smelled sanitised. Like some care unit or hospital. “Arghhh!” The smell also hurt his nose.

It was like neurons had been leached by something. They felt raw. Waking up with a numbing pain after being inactive for so long.

And, how was so long?

He tried to get up. He usually had excellent motor coordination. He wasn’t understand the scrambling. Then his vision faded. Or, faded and came back. He got a bit nervous. Yes, he the great Shogo Makishima was a bit frightened. But he didn’t understand why this was happening. It didn’t feel like he was on drugs. Not the kind to build up lethargy and put him on edge like this.

It was like system crash: overload.

But he was sure he was only using the minimal of his strength.

He remembered the shattering sound of his own skull caving in. The bullet ripping something out. Some consciousness of his that always stayed intact till that point.

Well as he was criminally asymptomatic most of his consciousness was in some ways intact. By will alone, and perhaps by genes, he was able to do what people used psychosomatic drugs to do.

Keep Clear.

As white as his mane. His Psycho Pass was white as his hair. He wondered once humorously as a child if his hair let him have the most amount of resistance.

But it wasn’t the resistance he had wanted. If he is criminally asymptomatic his own body was not what Sybil measured thus he was like a phantom or an aberration in a society with Sybil. And, where would he go too? Japan had become a segregated and isolationist state. It did trade with other countries, import things or easily take in immigrants.

It didn’t easily let people go out as well.

He had to stay here.

He wanted to stay here.

It was the place he was born into and born in.

Leaving it to his own devices would mean he accepted it as a failure.

He wouldn’t and couldn’t accept that from his Motherland.

His head hurt again “ARGHHH!” He grabbed it. It was the bullet. He knew now. The bullet hadn’t fully killed him.

Like the gun couldn’t kill Akane Tsunemori.

It was Fate.

And for one of the few times he despised it.

“Please, calm down.”

That was the voice of a woman or a younger man. He wasn’t sure.

He weakly looked up. Snarling. Always an animal aware of his stance.

The colours were hazy.

They seemed to have red-black hair.

Something told him this was strange but he decided not to question anything now.

All he could struggle to fully see was the brown-black nucleus of their eyes. Void-like or Space-like. Comforting or dissolving, or both.

“Ahh, ehhh, hheeeg.” Shogo panted as the person came forward.

“Please, don’t struggle too much. Your injuries are severe and Kasei told me that you aren’t to move around too much if you awaken.”

Shogo weakly lashed out with his arm and he must have toppled something made out of glass.

It could have been a vase.

One of the strongest scents that hurt his brain was the smell of Hibiscus. Both distant and close.

“Please! Stop it! You are hurting yourself! Neko-man! Neko-tan!”

Shogo bizarrely and annoyedly laughed. Fuck that person calling them Neko-tan. What the fuck did that mean?

Slowly...

Slow...ly...

Slo....

And Shogo fell down on the bed and he was caught by some arms slightly.

This was strange.

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I snicker when I remember what my name means “meaningful.”

I don’t think I have ever met a more meaningless life form other than myself. Though I know my sentiments could be shared by others.

I don’t know what to make of myself.

I have never known what to make of myself.

I was the academic girl — my sister hated me for it as she wasn’t necessarily “the bad girl” but she sometimes felt my mother had more aspirations for me. Well, it was because from a young age I had taken to questioning profusely — even at the anger of my father. What, Where, When and Why and How?

Though, from a young age I also learned to keep my mouth shut.

There were times my father would grab me roughly or even hit me. My Mother too, despite her praise, when I asked her about notions that I wouldn’t understand.

My sister, ironically, didn’t like seeing me get hurt. She would then quarrel with my parents until either she was told to shut her mouth or hit too.

“She’s only a kid!” My sister would cry out, “It’s natural for her not to understand everything!”

I didn’t always get it at first.

The constant traveling. The migrations. The way we would change houses in farms, villages or small city blocks.

We were refugees. Or, immigrants.

We have never really had a country to call our own and perhaps would never be able to do that.

My father and mother both worked and tended to our houses. My parents seemed happy with each other.

“I may not be rich. He may not be rich.” My Mother would proudly say, “We may live our life as beggars. But your Father helps me a lot. I have heard and seen rich men who believe the chores of their wives are beneath them. But, Your Father never thought so. He always helps me and wherever we are we are a family and we have happiness with each other.”

I knew that was mostly true.

My Parents were happy with each other.

But they weren’t happy all of us were refugees.

My oldest sibling, who was my brother, had problems too. He would hate work at times as he felt people were, he was right, emasculating him. They were emasculating my sister as well. She was happy she never had to do “whore’s work” — Well, my brother said the same thing — but she was beaten by rich ladies often in the places we stayed. She didn’t wash a cup right once and a lady even thrashed it across her face.

My sister had attacked her too and that was one time she felt responsible for ruining a ‘good’ thing for us. We had to leave and migrate again. My Parents weren’t. They felt what she did was right.

We were poor, we have no privileges aside our dignity and respect. We weren’t going to just let anyone walk on all over us.

Then we finally arrive as SEUn. It wasn’t completely what we were expecting. But, it was better than what we had gotten till now. Finally, somewhere — in almost like an exodus that continued forever — we had gotten citizenship.

A paper that allowed us luxuries and privileges we could not have gotten anywhere else before. I was 13 at that time, my sister 16 and my brother 18. My sister did the first odd jobs she could find. She worked as the sewing assistant and then graduated to a popular dress shop.

Out of all of us, she was the most successful.

We didn’t always get along well. However, I don’t spite her happiness.

I was actually happy for her.

As she got into the popular dress shop she could graduate to more levels of trust and responsibility. The Madam in the boutique had no children. Her two daughters died young, killed in the SEAUn’s constant civil wars, and her son was a veteran. He had a horrible leg ever since fighting for the losing side in the war. And, his first wife had passed away as she had been tortured and raped by dissident factions.

Knowing all of this, her son usually talked less and didn’t interact much with others. He was a year older than my brother. The Madam felt he knew nothing about clothes so he wanted to appoint my sister as her successor.

Then she got older and took ill so my sister became de facto owner. The boutique was well known and close to the city. Clients of all classes, even male and female sex workers, came in to get their bargains and wonderful clothes.

She eventually married a minister whose mother she would help. Though, my sister had the on and off lover — Nicholas Wong. Who was around the same age as her. Wong graduated in positions in the military over the years and my sister kept him around. The Minister she married was a decent enough man so my Mother and Father really disapproved of her having a lover.

But my sister loved some of her infidelity. It reminded her of a power she was denied all these years.

My Brother started work in construction. Didn’t get that far and after an injury, though treatable, decided to become a farmer. We had a piece of land we were given. A sad piece when my family became citizens in SEAUn. Now, it was flourishing through all my parents hard work and my sister’s successes. It had become larger and wealthier. The land could be managed for prosperity and my brother took handling it as a farmer and raised animals. He would tend to some horses, many chickens and cows. Soon we had a booming dairy business to the list. Though, even if my sister was wealthier by money by brother got the peace and recognition he wanted.

He had already been married since he was 20 to a girl a bit older than him. She had been a rape survivor and a person of SEAUn. This remnant of Cambodia was her homeland. She was not half-Indonesian and South Asian like us. She was purely their nation’s bred. My sister, my brother, my Mother and myself were all fair in skin tone. We could be mistaken as foreigners easily in many places. My Father was the only one who had a more bronze complexion. My Father fit more in SEAUn than we did initially. He worked with my brother on our land and then he couldn’t anymore. When I was 20 he passed away.

So it was just us. My Brother, My Mother and myself. My Sister now lived in her own home. She had her own house in the city with all the modern luxuries and she did share some of them with us. However, her husband wasn’t always too kind and wanted his wife to integrate well into SEAUn and so not always mix with us “immigrants.” Even if we were naturalised the fact that we had mixed ancestry, sometimes looked different and had been really poor before was enough to make a Minister feel he had an image to keep and be cautious around us. Despite the fact we did have Cambodian blood in us as well in our mixed ancestry.

It was around this time a new city — Shambala Float — was being constructed. There were some nearby universities and I had started going to one on a scholarship. My Mother was real proud. She said before her youth as a woman and before the war that first made her move, her father had been a professor. So, she was happy if I got a job in academia. Though, the university system was a bit rickety.

I studied psychology, criminology and sociology. I tried to study them as best as I could though I was sometimes too distracted and hyperactive. I always had this problem of a hyperactive imagination. I felt bad though. My Mother and brother lived on our land, our farm. I had felt disoriented in those places at times. In the city, however, I did feel a bit more of myself.

When I was 22 I was proposed by the Madam’s son. He had always seemed to like me and wanted to marry me. He stated that we could be happy in his own land, which wasn’t doing as well as ours but well enough as the Madam had one or two more businesses. I wanted to be with him. It was not that I did exactly have him as my ideal but he seemed good enough.

Initially, I was not really myself with him or this decision. I have had a bad experience. I didn’t know how to get over it but I thought I should move on to someone who would respect me. It was a bit difficult. I was told always that I showed patience and caring around him. He was a veteran who couldn’t work well because of his injuries and PTSD but he seemed eager to get some job so that he wanted to support me as his husband.

It was not that I cared for being supported. I would allow to be cared for by someone who would allow me to care for them as well.

It was just hard for him. No one easily hired him and he had issues in the workplace. Sometimes, he would become verbally abusive at me. He would break things around his house or mine. He was angry that I got educated and would scream that probably I was just trying to be a ritzy whore or something like my sister.

I did try with him. I tried to feed him his medications and take care of him. Work around for him with small jobs. Yet, he seemed moody at times. It was not his illness then. It was just his own frustrations as feeling an inadequate lover for many reasons. He used to call me my Cambodian nickname “Achariya” or “Acha.” My Mother used to call me “Achar” which was Hindi/Bangla for Pickle. It was a good nickname. I am glad, he, Chhay, used it.

Yes, Chhay was his name.

And, we did have some good moments. We would talk and go out. I have had dates with him. We would sometimes swim in the lakes together, wearing only our underclothes. Kiss under waterfalls. The imagery is consistent with romance. I did love Chhay. He was a good enough young man. And, I know he loved me too.

Though, he was more, I suppose, in love with his memories. I am not sure. I don’t wish to speak for him.

One day, Chhay had a negative experience at work. I do not believe his first wife was talked about initially. However, someone called me a whore and that my fate was supposed to be as her. There was also insults to his disabilities, injuries, which at times slowed him down. Chhay came over and started screaming and shouting at me and at one point he hit me more than once. Calling me a slut and that perhaps it was wrong of him to love him.

I didn’t get much hurt. I was always pretty resilient. However, I was saddened by Chhay’s actions. Well, I was not the only one. My Brother, Kusuma, and my Mother, also got extremely angry. Mother went and talked to Madam stating that I was not an orphan. I had her and I had my brother — there was a reason that my sister was not mentioned — and that Chhay had no right to treat me this badly as I have been loyal, patient, loving and understanding with him.

She wanted the engagement and wedding to be off. Kusuma seconded that position.

Madam was both deeply enraged and feeling hopeless. She had hoped for me as her daughter-in-law. She had tried every means to make my family change my mind. She even brought up that some people thought I was a strange spoiled girl caught in the ivory tower of being educated well enough. Then she also attempted to queer shame me (my first love had been a girl who had died and was a year older). She had tried very much. She spoke highly of my bond with Chhay and that how Chhay’s happiness is also rooted with me.

I wanted to ask Chhay what he thought. That despite what happened, I was willing to overlook it and still marry him. But by the second day Chhay had been visiting some sex workers and being verbally abusive to me. I know he was not in his right mind so I didn’t really hate him for his actions even if I was hurt. I wanted Chhay to know that I loved him and that I knew no one was perfect and I was willing to make it work.

He called me a slut and rebuffed me.

So, it was then and there I decided — I wasn’t going to let anyone so near like this again without a good reason. Chhay was sick but he was also acting immature. I was around 24 when Chhay came around and wanted things to be back. Chhay apologised sincerely and stated that he was getting better and that he was also much of his best when he was around me. That he loved me.

I hated to tell him that I had fallen out of love with him. Which was the truth. Perhaps, Chhay’s feelings were always stronger than mine? I couldn’t tell. I know I loved him sincerely and still loved him but as a past lover and as a person I could care about. Not just the present lover anymore.

Yuliana, my sister, had stopped talking to me for two years due to me not marrying Chhay which had gotten her into arguments with Madam. Madam and Yuliana had ignored our family. It was their behaviour that also helped me fall out of love with Chhay. Including his womanising and verbal insults. Chhay was at a loss. He didn’t understand. He was better and he asked if there was someone else. I had to tell him the truth: NO.

I just moved on and I didn’t want to meet him anymore in that way.

Chhay had died a year later in a scuffle. He still had that temper. It was after his death that Madam and Yuliana had started associating with us again. Though, my Mother and Kusuma were still sore by their mistreatment and Yuliana had to work harder to try to win them.

“You were always a bit selfish Yuliana.” My Mother started, “And, ever since your good fortune your selfishness has spiked. I am lucky my other daughter isn’t like you. She took a lot. She had many hardships too. Unlike, you, she hadn’t a good fortune of having a husband and a master to toy around with. She may have not always been able to keep jobs and go through periods of dissociation but she has been kinder to me and even to that bastard Chhay. She may not be as pretty as you conventionally but she has a beauty beyond your reach. And, you, forgot your roots, your history, your origins. You are very selfish Yuliana. Glad my smart girl, isn’t. She will be a professor one day. I have high hopes for her.”

This did strain my relationship with Yuliana Kiseh Bayu.

I did feel saddened by it; but I didn’t let it affect me too much.

Yuliana had also been mean to our Mother and Kusuma-Dada (an honorific for brother). It was only fair that they would be angry at her.

And Kusuma-Dada was getting so good at farming. Instead of calling his middle name, Bagus, people called him Bachus. He was doing fairly well now and had children with his wife.

Yuliana also had a girl child. Her middle name was Lestari. Which meant “Everlasting.”

I was chosen as one of the few non-professional individuals to live in Shambala Float when it was finally finished. After a few years, they started that Psycho Pass system.

I did make applications for my Mother and Kusuma-Dada. My Mother’s Psycho Pass was Midnight Blue. It was a tainted colour. She could never be eligible to live in Shambala Float. Kusuma-Dada told me to stay, his Psycho Pass was less clouded, he could probably stay but he and his family decided to stay over in their small paradise in the Land and take care of Mom.

I felt very alone.

Yuliana-Deeh (honorific for sister) also lived in Shambala Float as one of the lucky Minister’s wife. Nicholas Wong was a Colonel now. They did still have their on and off relationship. She didn’t visit me much and she knew I have been living a hermit’s life.

That is what I felt I didn’t suit my name’s detonation as “Meaningful,”

I had become a second order semiological system as Barthes would say. I was like a mythology that had become simulacra.

Michel Foucault in the Archaeology of Knowledge stated that for the original to appear there has to be a regular. I then only felt that I had no original and I was feeling like a repetition. I have had depressive suits and anxiety issues for as long as I can remember. Or, as soon I hit my middle 20s. I didn’t know what happened but I would freak out and sometimes start crying for no reason. This also scared me.

I mean what if my Psycho Pass got clouded?

I wasn’t that afraid but I wondered if they would directly kill me if my Psycho Pass got clouded.

Surprisingly, it never did.

There was an embarrassing encounter once.

My sister and mine was measured by a scanner and I was a clearer hue than her and she looked angry that her sweet light red was not in equal length with my mint green.

I didn’t mention it again. She wore her scowl and avoided me for some months after that.

Though it got me curious.

Why is my Psycho Pass clear even with my disorders?

I had a strange and wild imagination. I had strange and wild dreams. DId that help?

And then one day, that woman, Kasei. She came over. “Arti Maira Bayu.” She had called out my name, specifying each part, “How would you like a trip?”

Before I knew it, I was in Japan.

Taxonomy: Mamalia Enigmata Genus: Homo Obscura

I saw the man, who had been looking at me, some time before. With his weak amber eyes. He reminded me of a Persian cat I once had. A stray that came out of nowhere and stayed with me and died in a crossfire between renegades when we were traveling.

Who was he?

Kasei didn’t tell me his name.

She never fully explained why she brought me over.

She just stated that there was a man who was in a coma. Not so deep as his brainwave showed. He would come out of it. When he did I was to talk to him and keep him company.

I was pretty disgusted by the other implications of that proposal.

What did that mean? Keep him company? He looked younger than me. Kasei once let slip that he was 28. Oh dear. I was around 31. I would be 32 soon. So I was four years older.

I didn’t know why but I caught him as he was convulsing a bit.

As I was told, I pushed the red button

The medic drones came and stabilised them

I looked at this handsome, pretty much beautiful, silvery-white haired man. I knew he could be someone important though I don’t know who or why he was important.

“Neko-tan.” I just managed to say.

I needed a point of reference; I didn’t know his name. Kasei also did not tell me.

I smiled a bit.

He didn’t know my name.

So, he couldn’t laugh at it as it meant “Meaningful.”

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