#kay kerr

[meeghanreads]

Top 5 books with neurodiverse characters

Hello friends!! Welcome to Top 5 Tuesday!! This week’s topic is top 5 books with neurodiverse characters!! April is Autism Awareness Month (somewhere) and to celebrate, we’re getting all up with our fave neurospicy book characters. Something I had completely forgotten though, was that two years ago I did a post on characters with Autism by own voices authors. Which I definitely should have…

[libraryleopard]

Young adult contemporary coming-of-age novel

Set in Australia

Epistolary format

Follows an autistic girl as she navigates her final year of secondary school as she writes letters to her missing brother, Rudy

Explores the uncertainty of finishing school, complicated social dynamics, and navigating the world as an autistic teenager

No romance (except for the protagonist dumping her terrible boyfriend near the start)

[kaceyrps]

KAI CASTER and NATALIE ALYN LIND on INSTAGRAM

[luegootravez]

Miranda Kerr by © Kai Z Feng

[deltaromeo3]

ᴡʜᴏ ɪꜱ ᴛʜᴀᴛ? - Mason Mount

pairing: mason mount x footballer!reader

summary: in which the Chelsea women’s and men’s team have a joint training- revealing a new transfer.

✿ A/N: this is a long one yall… couldn’t write short fics for the life of me. + this is my first mason/football fic! hope you enjoy it :) let me know if i should write more mason/football fics? :p feedback is appreciated <3

— Requests are open! Send some my way :)

It was a wet Thursday morning. Training went on as usual; starting with stretching and warm ups.

It was only when Mason was halfway done with his stretches that he realise something or rather someone had caught the attention of his fellow teammates.

“Is she new? Haven’t seen her around before.” Reece asks Ben.

He figured they were chatting on about the women’s team on the other side of the pitch. Mason wasn’t really interested, he’s seen them around before. Theres the usual like Sam Kerr, Lauren James, Fran Kirby…

Well… he wasn’t interested.. not until Kai chimes in.

“Watcha lookin’ at boys?” Kai spoke.

“Number-” Reece squints, hoping it would make the number appear more clearer.

“Eight?” Kai finishes his sentence.

“Yeah yeah! She new?”

Kai nods. “Yeah and shes a forward. But she can play AM CM proper well. Or so I’ve heard,”

“Really?” Mason speaks, a little amused by your ability to play multiple positions- one of them being the same as his.

Kai hums in response. “Why Mase? Interested?” He smirks, elbow making contact with Mason’s rib.

“N-nah…” He takes one more glance towards you.

★★★

You were busy warming up when you realised you were sharing a pitch with the Chelsea mens team. Not gonna lie, you were excited.

“Good morning!” Lauren greets you and you greet her back.

“Good morning indeed,” You glanced towards the other side of the pitch- towards the direction of the men’s team.

She suddenly chuckles, “You’ve got fans.” She chinned towards where the men’s team were standing.

You turned around to be met with Reece, Ben, Kai and Mason all looking your way. Reece gave you a friendly wave and you waved back.

Lauren throws a smirk at you.

“What? I’m being friendly,”

★★★

Training was almost over. Everyone was dismissed for a short water break and so you headed to the sidelines to grab a drink.

As you headed towards the water bottles, you could hear the loud chatter coming from your left.

You were sipping on your drink, minding your own business when suddenly you felt a tap on your shoulder.

You turned around to be met with whom you were sure was Reece James.

“H-hey,” Reece stutters. “Are you new here? Sorry, I know it’s a tad bit random but we’re all just wondering. Haven’t seen you ‘round here before.”

You let out a soft laugh, finding it unusual. “You’re Reece, right?”

He nods, “Y-you know me?” He stutters as you catch him offguard.

You chuckled. “Of course! You’re one of the best right backs, how could I not?”

You could see a smile forming on his face, but it was hidden quickly.

“I’m Y/N. And yeah, i’m new. What’s up?”

“Oh- Nah, me and my mates were just wondering.”

You let out a chuckle, “You mean the mates that are looking at us right now?”

“Wh-“ Reece turns around, only to be met with three pairs of eyes looking at the interaction going on between the two of you.

He scratches the back of his head, “Yeah.. them. Sorry. They’re weirdos.”

You chuckled, but was soon interrupted by Mason coming by.

“Oi Reece! Stop bugging her! Sorry, he’s a bit of a chatter bug today. Hi, I’m Mason.” He extends his hand and you shake it. He smiles at you, and you can already feel your heartbeat quickening.

“Hi Mason, I’m Y/N,” You said, trying to play it cool.

Y/N..Y/N.. Mason thinks to himself. I must remember to look her up on Instagram later.

“That’s a nice name. You must be new here! Welcome to Chelsea.”

“Y-yeah! Welcome to Chelsea.” Reece adds.

“Thank you! I feel so welcomed already,” You smiled.

You wanted to continue the conversation with them but your coach was calling for you.

“Well it was nice meeting you- Mason, Reece. But as you can see I’m needed elsewhere. Twas a nice chat!” You waved as you jogged off.

“Having fun aren’t ya?” Coach Hayes teased.

“I’m just being friendly is all,” You smiled.

Meanwhile….

“Nice name? Really Mase?” Reece teased.

Mason chuckles, “What? It’s true innit? Y/N.”

★★★

WEMBLEY STADIUM - Chelsea Vs Manchester United

Your heart was pounding. This would be the game that would determine the Women’s FA Cup winner.

You were in the changing room, pre-gaming. You had your AirPods in- “No limit by G-Eazy” playing. Needless to say, you were in your own world.

You were suddenly interrupted when Lauren came by and sat down beside you. By the looks of it, you were sure she was talking to you. You paused your song.

“I’m sorry Lauren, didn’t catch any of that. What did you say?”

“I said,” She pauses. “You know what? Never mind. Gotta keep your mind in the right place. I’ll tell ya after the game.”

You found it a little suspicious but you brushed it off and continued being in your own bubble.

Little did you know….

masonmount posted on their story

Obviously you didnt know it just yet… You didn’t even have time to check your phone.

★ ★ ★

“A 3p in the FA Cup for Chelsea. They’ve won it for the third year in a row! Y/N L/N, the man- or woman of the match for today! Incredible! Seems like Chelsea made the right decision.”

You managed to score the winning goal, clinching Chelsea their FA cup win. You were overjoyed, once again proving Chelsea right- having you wouldn’t be a waste.

You were seated on the podium after celebrating with your team- trying to find photos to post on Instagram.

You looked up for a brief second, suddenly realising that Reece was congratulating and talking to Lauren. But that wasn’t it, no- not far behind him were Kai, Ben and Mason goddamn Mount. Wasn’t hard to spot him as he was in Chelsea’s jersey.

You continued to edit your photos, not caring much about them when suddenly you felt a presence glooming over you.

“So, man of the match huh?” He teases.

You immediately recognised the voice.

You let out a soft chuckle before locking your phone to look up at him. “It appears so,”

He laughs. There it was. The laugh. The feeling you got when you heard his laugh and you saw his smile felt even better than winning the cup. Maybe that was a stretch, but it was true.

“Congratulations by the way,” He sits down next to you.

“Thank you Mason. I didn’t know you came! I could’ve dedicated my goal to you,”

“Wh-what?” He laughs as you catch him off guard.

“I’m just joking,” You smile. “Who are you here for? Lauren? Fran perhaps…?” You asked, hoping to find out who the lucky girl would be. Sure as hell couldn’t be you.

“Fran?” He laughs again. It’s you, you muppet. He thinks to himself. “Well… do you see me talking to them right now?”

“You could be, they’re right there,” You glanced towards Lauren and Fran, who were already looking towards you with a mischievous grin on their faces.

“I just did. And now i’m talking to you. I came here for you!”

“What?” Now you were the one who were caught off guard.

“I’m here for you,” He repeats himself.

“No yeah- I heard you. W-why?”

He laughs. “I just had to! Kai and Ben were going on about how good you were so I just had to see it for myself. And boy they weren’t wrong. You play better than me.”

You blushed. “Thank you Mason,”

“So can I get your autograph, Miss Y/N L/N? Sign my jersey perhaps? It’ll be worth tons one day I know it!”

You let out a cackle, “Don’t be silly Mason,”

“I’m serious! Cmon!”

“A photo perhaps? It’ll last longer,”

He nods. You call Lauren over to take a photo of the both of you. She leaves shortly after.

Mason suddenly takes the medal off of your neck, walking off back to Reece and the rest, and you followed suit.

“Who’s medal ya got there Mase?”

“Oh no one’s. Just the man of the match.” He bloats jokingly, glancing towards you.

The group laughs. He quickly takes off the medal, handing it back to you but you stopped him.

“Ah ah, wait. Be a doll and pose for me,”

And so, he does. Such a doll he is.

yourusername just posted on their story

“So, what was it you said in the changing room?” You asked Lauren.

She glances over to her brother and his group of friends. “Aren’t you glad they came?”

“Oh I’m more then glad.”

“Awesome. Cause this isn’t the last you’ll be seeing of them.”

Your phone dings.

masonmount started following you.

masonmount reposted your story.

[ariesmusingz]

૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა ╱ one syllable name masterlist ( below the cut is #181 one syllable first names. they are a mixture of feminine, masculine and neutral names, but please use as you see fit. please like / reblog if you found useful. )

air

anne

art

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ayn

banks

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blaise

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cash

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clay

cole

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gael

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gwen

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kai

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nash

nate

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north

nyx

oak

paige

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psalm

puck

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ralph

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reed

reese

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sage

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shane

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snow

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thad

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walt

wes

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whit

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yahn

zack

zane

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[thatbiologist]

G’eth Character Name Bank

First Names

Masculine Names

Alfred, Andrew, Arlo, Arthur, Balthazar, Barry, Ben, Benedick, Bernard, Burchard, Cedric, Charibert, Crispin, Cyrill, Daegal, Derek, Digory, Drustan, Duncan, Edmund, Edwin, Elric, Evaine, Frederick, Geffery, George, Godfreed, Gregory, Guy, Harris, Harry, Horsa, Hugh, Humphrey, Iago, Jack, Jeremy, John, Kazamir, Kenric, Lawrence, Leoric, Lorik, Luke, Lynton, Lysander, Madoc, Magnus, Maukolum, Micheal, Miles, Milhouse, Mordred, Mosseus, Ori, Orvyn, Neville, Norbert, Nycolas, Paul, Percival, Randulf, Richard, Robert, Roderick, Stephen, Tennys, Theodoric, Thomas, Tristan, Tybalt, Victor, Vincent, Vortimer, Willcock, Willian, Wymond

Feminine Names

Adelin, Alice, Amelia, Beatrix, Beryl, Bogdana, Branwyne, Brigida, Catalina, Catherine, Claudia, Crystina, Deanna, Desdemona, Elaine, Elinora, Eliza, Enide, Eva, Ferelith, Fiora, Freya, Gertrude, Gregoria, Gueanor, Gwen, Gwendolyn, Hannah, Hegelina, Helen, Helga, Heloise, Henrietta, Igraine, Imogen, Jacquelyn, Jane, Jean, Jenny, Jill, Juliana, Juliet, Katie, Leela, Lettice, Lilibet, Lilith, Lucy, Luthera, Luz, Lyra, Malyna, Margherita, Marion, Meryl, Millie, Miranda, Molle, Morgana, Morgause, Nezetta, Nina, Novella, Olwen, Oriana, Oriolda, Osanna, Pamela, Petra, Philippa, Revna, Rohez, Rosalind, Rose, Sallie, Sarra, Serphina, Sif, Simona, Sophie, Thomasine, Tiffany, Ursula, Viola, Winifred, Yrsa, Ysabella, Yvaine, Zelda, Zillah

Gender-Neutral/Unisex Names

Adrian, Alex, Aiden, Arden, Ariel, Auden, Avery, Bailey, Blaire, Blake, Brett, Breslin, Caelan, Cadain, Cameron, Charlie, Dagon, Dana, Darby, Darra, Devon, Drew, Dylan, Evan, Felize, Fenix, Fernley, Finley, Glenn, Gavyn, Haskell, Hayden, Hunter, Jace, Jaime, Jesse, Jo, Kai, Kane, Karter, Kieran, Kylin, Landon, Leslie, Mallory, Marin, Meritt, Morgan, Nell, Noel, Oakley, Otzar, Paris, Peregrine, Quant, Quyn, Reagan, Remy, Robin, Rowan, Ryan, Sam, Samar, Sasha, Sloan, Stace, Tatum, Teegan, Terrin, Urbain, Vahn, Valo, Vick, Wallace, Waverly, Whitney, Yardley, Yarden, Zasha

Surnames

Surnames, Patrilineal - First Name (Patrilineal Surname)

Ace, Allaire, Appel, Arrow, Baker, Bamford, Barnard, Beckett, Berryann, Blakewood, Blanning, Bigge, Binns, Bisby, Brewer, Brickenden, Brooker, Browne, Buller, Carey, Carpenter, Carter, Cheeseman, Clarke, Cooper, Ead, Elwood, Emory, Farmer, Fish, Fisher, Fitzroy, Fletcher, Foreman, Foster, Fuller, Galahad, Gerard, Graves, Grover, Harlow, Hawkins, Hayward, Hill, Holley, Holt, Hunter, Jester, Kerr, Kirk, Leigh, MacGuffin, Maddock, Mason, Maynard, Mercer, Miller, Nash, Paige, Payne, Pernelle, Raleigh, Ryder, Scroggs, Seller, Shepard, Shore, Slater, Smith, Tanner, Taylor, Thatcher, Thorn, Tilly, Turner, Underwood, Vaughan, Walter, Webb, Wilde, Wood, Wren, Wyatt, Wynne

Surnames, Townships in G’eth - First Name of (Location)

Abelforth, Argent Keep, Barrow Springs, Barrowmere, Bedford, Brunhelm, Bumble, Casterfalls, Dunbridge, Falmore Forest, Folk’s Bounty, Frostmaid, Fulstad, Heller’s Crossing, Hertfordshire, Humberdale, Inkwater, Little Avery, Marrowton, Mistfall, Mistmire, Morcow, Necropolis-on-Sea, Otherway, Parsendale, Piddlehinton, Port Fairwind, Redcastle, Ransom, Rutherglen, Saint Crois, Tanner’s Folly, Tavern’s Point, Wilmington

Surnames, Geographical Locations in G’eth - First Name of the (Location)

Cove of Calamity, Deep Woods of Falmore, Eastern Isles, Eastern Mountains, Foothills, Frozen Peak, Lakes, Maegor Cobblestones, Northern Mountains, Southern Isle, Tangle, West Coast, Wild Wild Woods, Woods of Angarad

Surnames, Nickname - First Name the (Something) 

Bald, Bastard, Bear, Bearded, Big, Bird, Bold, Brave, Broken, Butcher, Bruiser, Careless, Caring, Charitable, Clever, Clumsy, Cold, Confessor, Coward, Crow, Cyclops, Devious, Devoted, Dog, Dragonheart, Dreamer, Elder, Faithful, Fearless, Fey, Fool, Friend, Generous, Giant, Goldheart, Goldfang, Gouty, Gracious, Great, Hag, Handsome, Hawk, Honest, Huge, Humble, Hungry, Hunter, Innocent, Ironfist, Ironside, Keeper, Kind, Lesser, Liar, Lionheart, Little, Loyal, Magical, Mercenary, Merchant, Messenger, Old, Orphan, Pale, Polite, Poet, Poor, Prodigy, Prophet, Proud, Reliable, Romantic, Rude, Selfish, Sellsword, Scab, Scholar, Shield, Shy, Singer, Sirrah, Slayer, Slug, Small, Stoneheart, Swift, Tadde, Talented, Tart, Tenacious, Timid, Tiny, Tough, Traveller, Trusted, Truthful, Viper, Wizard, Wolf, Wyrm

[falseclosure]

let the games begin - part 1 (fem!oc x fem!oc)

part 1/?

summary: the one where they fall in love (kinda) in one of the biggest stage of their lives.

pairing: fem!oc (auswnt) x fem!oc (usa swimming)

warnings: none

word count: 2.8k

a/n: hello! it's my first story here! this has honestly been sitting in my drafts for a year. i'm back in my swimming phase so it has sparked some inspiration hopefully someone will like this. not proofread btw! also, there's a hint of kellex in there somewhere :)

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July 19, 2021

Kaiden (kay-den)

We just arrived in Tokyo after our Pre Olympics training camp in Nara. Even though I slept the entire time we were traveling, I'm still exhausted, so it's a good thing our coaches offered us a day off tomorrow. I'm ecstatic to be participating in the Olympics. I'm not sure if I'll start any games, but I'm happy to be a substitute when my team needs me. My seniors are incredible; they have supported me when I was first called up to the senior team. This Olympics, all I care about is gaining experience with my teammates.

“Hey Kai, let’s go explore the village with the others!” my ‘mom’, Chloe Logarzo, said touching my shoulder to divert my focus away from stowing my belongings

“But I still have a lot of things to put away and besides I’m really tired. Do I really have to go with you guys?” I answered her while pouting and scrunching my eyebrows together.

“You’re cute, almost gave in. But you know we’re leaving the village after a few days because we’re gonna transfer to another venue for the final group game right? Don’t take everything out of your bags, you're the only one that’s gonna have a hard time.” 

“Okay, I guess my signature pout did not work.” I said with a shrug of my shoulders. I straightened my face and nodded, indicating that I would be joining them.

Chloe tugged me towards the lift entrance with her right arm across my shoulders. We went downstairs and waited outside our apartment for our other teammates so that we could explore the village together.

“Hey bitches!” Sam Kerr yelled at us while obnoxiously flailing both of her hands. Steph Catley tried to put Sam's hand down because a number of people were looking at her; while Emily Van Egmond slapped her mouth. Soon after, Ellie Carpenter and Caitlin Foord trailed behind the three of them.

“Where are the others?” Chloe asked the five of them after observing that no one was following them anymore.

“They said they’ll follow behind.” Ellie, who was engrossed in her phone, answered. I went up to Ellie to see what she was up to because the other four women continued bickering as we were walking.

“What’re you doing?” I asked Ellie, leaning in close enough to see her phone screen. 

“On Bumble trying to look for hot Olympic athletes.” Ellie replied in hushed tones, fearful that the older women would hear her. I just chuckled and wrapped my arms around her shoulders.

“Don’t curse in front of the kids!” Ellie and I heard Emily say behind us scolding Sam. 

“You guys know we’re not kids anymore right? I’m like 19 and Ellie’s 21.” I said. 

“But you’re still our baby!” Steph stated, and I just rolled my eyes as she said it. I'm not sure if I enjoy it or not that they continue to treat me like a child. It can work in my favor sometimes because they do what I want, but when I want to do 'adult things,' they always become protective for some reason.

"Yeah, right. Please, let's go eat first; I'm starving. I think the last meal I ate was breakfast." I remarked, dragging Ellie after me as I hurriedly proceeded towards the dining hall, oblivious to the group of athletes from various countries who were walking around us.

"Do you know how to get to the dining hall?" Ellie inquired from beside me, her right hand now held in my left. 

I looked back at her while still walking and said, “I’m sure it’s this- ow!” I crashed on someone's back and came to a halt; Ellie almost collided with me since I was dragging her.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going," I apologized to the girl. 

“It’s alright. I also wasn’t aware of my surroundings.” she replied with a smile. She caught a sight of my hands intertwined with Ellie's, which I noticed. She looked up and smiled at Ellie and Ellie returned one back.

“Uhm, do you possibly know the way to the dining hall?” I awkwardly asked her since I think she was also on her way there. 

“Yeah! I'm on my way there. Do you want to walk with me?" she asked me and Ellie. I turned around to check whether Chloe and the others were following us, but I was dismayed to see that they weren't. I returned my gaze to Ellie, who was watching the person I had collided with. I tugged on her hand to see whether she agreed to go with the stranger. Ellie gave me a little nod and let go of my hand.

“Sure! I can’t see our teammates behind us and we don’t want to get lost. We should just meet them there." I replied, gazing down at her a little because I was a few inches taller. We began going in the direction of the dining hall, with her leading the way. Ellie was standing right alongside me, observing the woman in front of us.

"What sport do you guys play?" she inquired, her gaze returning to us as she listened to my response.

"Footy for Team Australia." I said, peering into her light brown eyes.

Before responding, she returned her gaze ahead of her. “Oh! So you're on the same team as Sam Kerr?" I was taken aback when I heard that, but not for long because I knew our skipper is a well-known football player all over the world. Nonetheless, I asked how she knew Sammy.

“Yeah, how’d you know her?” She looked me in the eyes once more before responding,

"My cousin’s also a football player. I know Sam since I've watched a couple of games." I nodded and didn't press the issue any further because I realized we were getting close to the hall.

"This is it," she said as we approached the doors. "Are you guys waiting for your teammates to arrive before you come inside? I think mine are already here.” She questioned and informed me at the same time.

"We should, but I still don't know your name or what event you're participating in. I'd like to support you." I told her with a smile.

She smiled brightly at me. "My name is Raegan, I swim for Team USA." she said, shaking my hand. 

"Oh, Team USA!" I exclaim. "I’m Kaiden, and this is Ellie." Ellie extended her hand to Raegan to shake. 

"It's great to meet you, Raegan, and thank you for accompanying us to the hall. You'll undoubtedly have a tough time against Team Australia, but I'll be rooting for you." 

"That's cute," she remarked with a playful smirk. "We'll see about that." Before entering the hall she looked back at Ellie and me and said, “It was also nice to meet you guys too!"

“Ells, why were you like gawking at Raegan?” I looked back at Ellie and questioned her after Raegan went into the dining hall.

“Girl I was not gawking at her,” she answered with an eye roll. “She looks familiar. I can’t tell where I saw her before though.” Ellie’s phone rang after she told me why she was looking at Raegan.

“Hey, Cait.” I heard Ellie say, letting me know that it was Caitlin who was calling her.

“Yeah, just in front of the right-side entrance.” I was trying to look for them while Ellie was talking to Caitlin. As I spotted Emily’s short ponytail I raised my hands so they could see us. Chloe spotted us first and ran towards me.

“Why didn't you two wait for us? What would happen if you both got lost? " Chloe questioned us right away. 

"It's fine, Chlo, and we met someone on the way here. She helped us in getting here without getting lost." I tried to hide my smile but failed miserably because Chloe saw and teasingly smiled at me. I looked at her sternly and signaled her to keep her mouth shut.

"Just for now, Chlo?" I pleaded with her. She gave me a nod of her head. I adore Chloe for this reason. She simply understands what I'm thinking and feeling, and she always respects my decisions. She's a little protective of me, but I don't mind. We went inside together after we had all gathered at the entrance to eat.

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Raegan (ray-gan)

Oh my gosh. Did I just meet Kaiden fucking Moore? The Kaiden Alexandre Moore (yes I know her middle name), the girl I've had a crush on for the past year? I believe I did, and I'm currently floating on cloud nine. I'm not sure how I kept my calm as we were talking and heading towards the dining hall together! 

When I walked into the hall, I dialed my best friend and teammate Emma's number, and she answered on the fifth ring. “Oh my gosh! Where are you? I just met-oh my gosh I can’t do this over the phone!” I said when she picked up.

"We're near the Filipino food bar because we figured you'd want to eat Filo food. Who did you meet, though? " Emma calmly said, as I examined the map on the side of the doors to determine where they were.

“I’ll tell you in person, oh my gosh I don’t even know how I managed my cool. Can you stand and wave your hand? I'm on the escalator and I can already see the food bar, but not you guys." As I approached the top of the escalator, I surveyed the hall for Emma, who was standing and waving her hand to attract my attention. I dashed up the remaining stairwells till I reached her.

“You know you could’ve walked right?” I heard Emma exclaim as I approached her. “I-i just met Kai-Kaiden Moore.” I told Emma while catching my breath. I saw her scrunch her eyebrows but smile at me after she realized what I said. Emma drew me down to a chair and demanded that I tell her everything that had happened during our encounter. I told her about how Kaiden had bumped my back and how I tried to hide my surprise when I realized it was my crush who had done it.

After informing Emma what had happened, I took her to the food bar with me so I could get something to eat. “I was about to scream at her when she bumped into me because I was still upset at you for leaving me in our room. But oh my gosh I don’t know what to say. I didn't expect to meet her here.” I told Emma while we waited in line at the food bar.

“I’m sorry about that. I didn't want to wake you up because you were sleeping soundly and I didn't want to dist—wait, don't you follow her on Instagram? " Emma inquired, interrupting her explanation. Gosh, she’s so random sometimes.

"Yeah, I follow her. Why? What's wrong with that?" I replied. "By the way, she was with Ellie when I saw her, and they were holding hands." 

"What's wrong with that? Rae! Are you kidding?!? She'll think you're odd because you pretended you didn't know her. You need to unfollow her or it'll be awkward the next time you see each other." she reasoned, “And Ellie? Ellie who? Carpenter?”

"If we see each other again and yeah, Ellie Carpenter, their hands were like, linked." I remarked, a bit confused and sad. I took my phone from my back pocket, went to Kaiden’s profile but contemplated on unfollowing her or not.

"Well, the odds of you seeing her again are high, you know, considering Kelley's playing against them; aren't you planning to watch that game?" Emma inquired as I surveyed the food bar for possible options. I saw grilled pork and it made my mouth water, but I decided to go with the fried tilapia because I had a race coming up in a few days. Of course, I got some rice with it and a delicious squash soup.

“Yeah, I am. Our teammates are only swimming heats that afternoon and we would be done with our event before the 27th so I decided to come and support my dear cousin. Do you want to come with me?” I answered Emma after I got out of line with my food.

“Are you sure you’re coming for Kelley and not dear Kaiden?” Emma teased, a knowing grin on her face. I pretended not to hear what she said and continued walking towards where our other teammates were. I sat down in front of Katie, the youngest swimmer out of all of us. 

“Hey Katie! How’s your day so far?” I asked her so that I could continue avoiding Emma’s question. I think Katie knew what I was doing because she was holding a laugh in while she gave me her answer.

“Good! So excited to be here! How about you Rae?” She questioned me back. I smiled a bit but that faded when Emma answered for me.

“She met Kaiden!” Emma blurted out. Everyone at our table heard what she said and looked at the both of us. Some of them gave me teasing gazes and smirks. I immediately felt my face heat up. I felt my phone vibrate saving me from this embarrassing moment caused by my best friend. I took my phone out and saw that Kelley was calling me. I excused myself and went out to the outdoor seating area of the food hall to answer Kelley’s call.

“Oh my gosh! Thank you for saving me from that embarrassing moment!” I told Kelley.

“Why what happened? You seem a bit nervous. You’re on speaker by the way. Alex is here” I don’t lie to Kelley, so I was contemplating if I was going to answer her question. But in the end, I took a deep breath before revealing the reason behind the nervousness in my voice.

“I met Kaiden before lunch today.” I kind of whispered to the phone afraid that people would hear what I just revealed to Kelley. On the other side of the phone I can hear Kelley trying not to laugh at how I told her what happened. 

“Babe!” I heard Alex shout at Kelley, a bit of disappointment in her voice.

“Don’t fucking laugh at me Kelley Maureen! That was the most nervous I’ve been and you know how nervous I get before my races.” I rant out to her. I can hear Alex scolding her a little bit on the other end of the line and I can’t help but smile a little bit about their relationship. “Okay, okay, I’ll stop teasing her now.” Kelley replies to Alex. I heard her shuffling around followed by the door being slid shut. “Sorry Rae, just really love to tease you.” 

“I know. I need your opinion, by the way.” I asked her. 

“Go on.” She replied.

“Emma said I should unfollow Kaiden on instagram because she’ll think I’m weird. I acted like I didn’t know who she was when she bumped into me.” I said with a sigh. Looking back at our interaction, I really think I was a bit stupid for acting like I didn’t know her. It’s just that I felt an overwhelming feeling in my heart. You know when people say that they have butterflies in their stomach? I felt that but I felt all those butterflies fluttering their wings around my heart.

“Well, she can just think that you followed her after your interaction earlier. From what I've heard from Sam she’s really not that big into social media she probably won’t care either way.” I groan at her answer. I really feel stupid right now. I don’t really know how to explain how I feel. I’ve had a big freakin’ crush on that girl for the past year. I never thought I would meet her even though the odds are huge with KELLEY O’HARA being my cousin. Am I in a state of gay panic?!?

“Kels I think I’m gay panicking.” I tell her as I feel my heart beat faster. I could feel my breathing pick up a bit and Kelley noticed it too.

“Okay, Rae calm down. Deep breaths for me please I don’t want you to go into a full on panic attack. Inhale, Exhale.” I followed her instructions. “That's it, very good sweetie. Again. Inhale, Exhale.” It took a while but I felt myself calm down a bit. 

“Thanks Kel. You’re the best cousin ever. I might have to end this call now though I still haven’t finished eating my lunch. I’ll see you soon.” I heard Kelley sigh a breath of relief after hearing normalcy in my voice.

“Don’t let Erin and Jerry hear you say that. Love you kid! See you soon!” I laughed and ended the call with a sigh of relief. 

*ping*

[raegan.gvr]: Kaiden Moore (kai.mooreee) started following you.

Oh. I guess it’s too late to unfollow her now.

[broadwaydivastournament]

MOVIE MUSICAL DIVAS TOURNAMENT: ROUND 2 MASTERPOST

There will be a total of 25 polls in this round, rolling out over the next five days. Check back here for a running list.

Ginger Rogers vs. Rita Hayworth Kay Thompson vs. Carol Burnett Bebe Daniels vs. Lupe Vélez Diana Ross vs. Shirley Jones Virginia O'Brien vs. Ann Miller

Deborah Kerr vs. Eleanor Parker Josephine Baker vs. Ruby Dee Jeanette MacDonald vs. Maxine Sullivan Vyjayanthimala vs. Barbra Streisand Catherine Deneuve vs. Susan Sarandon

Rosalind Russell vs. Ethel Merman Dorothy Dandridge vs. Moira Sherer Hermione Gingold vs. Pearl Bailey Lena Horne vs. Vera-Ellen Esther Williams vs. Lata Mangeshkar

Eartha Kitt vs. Ellen Greene Whoopi Goldberg vs. Julie Andrews Ethel Waters vs. Nancy Carroll Asha Bhosle vs. Helen Ann Reinking vs. Patricia Quinn

Dolly Parton vs. Whitney Houston Judy Garland vs. Debbie Reynolds Bea Arthur vs. Angela Lansbury Madeline Kahn vs. Bernadette Peters Chita Rivera vs. Rita Moreno

[houseofbrat]

30 AUGUST 2024: Richard Kay, Daily Mail, "The inside story of Harry's 'greatly significant' trip home revealed by RICHARD KAY... and why it proves where his REAL loyalties lie" [archive link]

Each year, since Diana’s passing in 1997, Harry and William have made a pilgrimage to their mother’s grave close to the anniversary of her death. They used to do so together, but in recent years have done so apart. That this year they were together again over the week of their mother’s anniversary is deeply symbolic. Harry would have known this before choosing to attend the memorial. It appears crystal clear to me that he is finally ready for rapprochement.

31 AUGUST 2024: Charlotte Griffiths & Ian Gallagher, Daily Mail, "Duke of Sussex asks former aides to help plot RETURN from his US exile in first stage of 'rehabilitation' strategy: Prince's friends vow to help smooth path back and dub it 'Operation Bring Harry In From The Cold'" [archive link]

At least one of the advisers approached by Harry is a trusted figure 'from the old school' known for loyalty and discretion. One friend has already devised a strategy for how Harry might begin moving in UK circles again – even carrying out 'very low-key royal duties' – although the Duke is said to be open to ideas from many sources. A source said the friend 'believes if Harry comes back to the UK with zero fuss, and does zero publicity and attends very mundane events, he could prove himself and win over the British public again.

03 SEPTEMBER 2024: Isabelle Casey, Hello!, "Exclusive: Princess Kate issues heartfelt letter to fellow mum amid cancer treatment" [archive link]

The Princess of Wales has taken a step back from her royal duties since news of her cancer diagnosis, so one can only imagine Kirsty Kerr's amazement when she received a special letter on behalf of the future Queen just two weeks ago. Kirsty, whose six-year-old daughter Isla has coeliac disease, reached out to Her Royal Highness back in December after reading a statement from the Princess's Shaping Us campaign, focusing on children's mental health. [...] Following her letter, Kirsty received a thoughtful response from Kate's office.

People magazine (US), "Prince William's Next Solo Visit to Wales Revealed — and It's Happening Soon" [archive link]

05 SEPTEMBER 2024: William visits the Saatchi Gallery to see the Homelessness: reframed exhibition.

06 SEPTEMBER 2024: Tom Sykes, The Daily Beast, "Prince Harry Just Made a Pilgrimage to Princess Diana’s Grave" [archive link]

Prince Harry visited his mother Princess Diana’s grave when he was staying at her ancestral home in the U.K. last week, The Daily Beast has been told by a friend and neighbor of Diana’s brother, the 9th Earl, Charles Spencer. [...] The Spencer friend told The Daily Beast: “Harry visited the grave when he was in Althorp. It’s a very special place for all the family but especially Harry. It was a significant part of his motivation for staying there.”

Kate tweets:

GB News issues a serious news story:

07 SEPTEMBER 2024: Roya Nikkhah, The Sunday Times

"Will Kate return to public life soon? Hopes for an autumn comeback" [archive link]

However, after a restful summer spent with the Prince of Wales and their three children at Anmer Hall, their home in Norfolk, the princess is beginning to think about the months ahead. There is no set date for her return to public life, nor any engagements inked into her diary, and Kate will not accompany William to Cape Town in early November for this year’s Earthshot Prize awards. But if she continues to have more “good days”, it is understood she has set her sights on “potentially” joining the King and the royal family at the Cenotaph for the National Service of Remembrance on November 10.

The Telegraph, "Taxpayers fund study of monarchy in Caribbean that will be ‘valuable for agitators’" [archive link]

British taxpayers have footed an £800,000 bill for a study on the monarchy’s future in the Caribbean that claims to be of “immense value” to activists “agitating” for its abolition. The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has given The Visible Crown, which is examining the legacy of the late Queen in the West Indies, £825,417 in taxpayer funding. The research project’s website claims it will be “of immense value to academics, but also to all those engaged with, advising on or agitating for constitutional reform in the Caribbean, and in the Commonwealth realms more generally”. The principal investigator of the study claimed last year that Britain’s monarchy “sustains white inherited privilege”.

08 SEPTEMBER 2024: Hello! magazine, "Prince William and Princess Kate hire additional support as the Princess of Wales' return details revealed" [archive link]

As posting on their website notes that the royal couple is hiring a senior communications officer. The description reads: "The successful candidate will lead on communications plans for Their Royal Highnesses' engagements and support on the delivery of communications strategies to promote their key projects.  The role will also involve responding to media enquiries on matters related to The Prince and Princess and their family."  Travel between royal residences in the UK and travel abroad is required for the full-time role, although it will usually be based at Kensington Palace. The candidate must also be able to "handle sensitive information with tact and discretion at all times". 

Newsweek, James-Crawford Smith, "Princess Kate's 6-Month Cancer Journey, So Far" [archive link]

The royal mother of three, stepped out of the public eye in January to undergo abdominal surgery which was later linked to a cancer diagnosis, necessitating a course of "preventive chemotherapy." During this time, Kate has remained mainly behind palace walls, making positive progress, but still undergoing the challenging treatment. Here, Newsweek takes a look at Kate's cancer journey so far, six months after her chemotherapy treatment began.

NY Post, "Kate Middleton is plotting her return to public life amid cancer battle — but still has ‘a long journey to recovery’" [archive link]

But The Times reported that Middleton and her advisors are planning possible public engagements on her “good days” over the next few months. Specifically, Middleton “potentially” may join her father-in-law, King Charles III, who also has cancer, and the royal family at the Cenotaph for the National Service of Remembrance on November 10.

Tom Sykes, The Daily Beast, "Kate Middleton Plans Fall Return to Public Life—on ‘Good Days’" [archive link]

09 SEPTEMBER 2024: Kate releases a video statement.

A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales

As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment. The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.

The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.

This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved.

Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.

I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.

Despite all that has gone before I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.

William and I are so grateful for the support we have received and have drawn great strength from all those who are helping us at this time. Everyone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling.

To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey – I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.

Robbie Collin, The Telegraph, "The films that inspired the royal home movie" [archive link]

Many of us remember when important statements from the Royal family were faxed direct to Fleet Street’s newsrooms – or, in exceptional circumstances, read aloud at the end of palace driveways for the cameras. This week, however, bore witness to a new mode of delivery: an impressionistic short film harking back to the glory days of Merchant Ivory. Howards End, The Remains of the Day, A Room with a View: three elegant literary adaptations from the late 1980s and early 90s, whose refined surfaces masked the deep currents of feeling underneath. Well, to announce the news that the Princess of Wales had completed her chemotherapy, we essentially got a three-minute revival of the style in home movie form.

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Tom Sykes, The Daily Beast, "Kate Middleton’s Cancer Recovery Video Is ‘Reset to End All Resets’: Source"

One friend of William and Kate told The Daily Beast: “It’s the reset to end all resets. This is Kate and William as they mean to go on. It’s family first and f--- the haters, f--- the press, f--- Harry and Meghan.

10 SEPTEMBER 2024: The videographer from Kate's announcement

Critique of Kate's announcement video:

Polly Hudson, The Mirror, "Kate Middleton's cancer airbrushing doesn't reflect brutality of ordinary people's chemotherapy"

But it feels important to take a moment to consider those who may feel differently. Those for whom this deeply unrealistic view of cancer treatment will be incredibly jarring, to say the least. Unlike that infamous Mother's Day photo, this really matters. Airbrushing out the dark and only showing the light is digitally altering the truth. As anyone who has ever witnessed someone going through chemo will know, it's the polar opposite of frolicking in a sunlit meadow. An oncologist treating a family member of mine once described it as something that “nearly kills them, to try and save their life.” Kate hasn’t set herself up as a poster child for all cancer patients, and to some extent she can’t win no matter what she does – but there is a real disconnect between the glossy, perfect aesthetic portrayed in the three minute film, and the brutal reality for the thousands of British people currently being treated for cancer.

11 SEPTEMBER 2024: Hannah Furness, The Telegraph, "Why the Princess of Wales’s public role may never be the same again" [archive link]

This was not a video filmed by committee, workshopped by Kensington Palace aides and edited with the help of focus groups. It was, sources said, a “creative outlet” for the Princess, who has chosen to take control of her own message in a public life which has seen her cede so much. “This is her,” says a friend. The Princess is now, they say, working out what is right for her future, and that of her family. [...] Other questions, seasoned royal observers point out, remain - in particular, the role the Princess envisages playing in public life in the future. “My path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes,” the Princess says. “I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.” What that will look like is uncertain. Save for two key appearances – Remembrance Sunday and her annual carol concert at Westminster Abbey, which will take place unless her health changes – the rest of her diary over the coming months is unconfirmed for obvious reasons, to allow for cancellations without causing alarm.

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12 SEPTEMBER 2024: William attends The Sovereign's Parade at RAF College in Cranwell.

On Sarah McCorquodale's attendance:

Chris Ship, ITV, says, "We may see Kate as early as next week."

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13 SEPTEMBER 2024: Public confirmation of a private donation by Will & Kate.

14 SEPTEMBER 2024: William makes a private visit to an Airbus facility while the press is there.

15 SEPTEMBER 2024: William wishes Harry a Happy Birthday.

17 SEPTEMBER 2024: Kate attended a meeting at Windsor Castle.

Joseph Wilkes & Rebecca Russell, The Mirror, "Kate Middleton's days of one thing taking 'precedence' are over and William won't 'exert any pressure'"

Jennie (Bond) also noted, "This doesn't mean she intends to be only part-time forever because these days there are other ways to be visible... Video messages and social media posts are all ways she could still be in touch and give her support to her causes, while still being there for her children. "In 12 or so years, when Catherine's full recovery will hopefully be well-established, the children will probably all be off into further education, and then she can concentrate more on her work... But until she feels comfortable taking on more, we must be patient. "We should spare a thought for those children. Yes, I know they have been born into huge privilege, but they have a grandfather with cancer, a grandmother who was killed before they were born, a mother the centre of their world who has been made vulnerable by this sledgehammer of a disease, and a dad who is battling all sorts of emotions while trying to do the best for his family and his country. Those children deserve to have their mum with them for as long as they need her.

22 SEPTEMBER 2024: William gets a new equerry.

Kensington Palace lists a job opening for a second Finance Manager.

Will & Kate attend church in Balmoral, Scotland, with the King and Queen.

26 SEPTEMBER 2024: Kate "privately" attends a ballet performance of Akram Khan’s Giselle.

GB News understands that she enjoyed the performance so much, that she wanted to write a public message about it. It is believed a key part of the princess’s recovery is doing things that bring her joy.

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04 OCTOBER 2024: Kate congratulates those who qualified for The America's Cup.

TIMELINE:

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[thereadingchallengechallenge]

🦘 Booklr Reads Australian - Authors on My Shelves 🐨

so, I’ve been trying to think of a way to recommend a lot of Australian authors really quickly for Booklr Reads Australian. what I came up with was just to give y’all a giant list of all the authors I have at home! 

most of them are YA and/or fantasy authors, and I’ve marked my favourites with an asterisk (*) but if you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an ask 😊

1. Sarah Ayoub 2. Eugen Bacon 3. Shirley Barber * 4. AJ Betts 5. Danielle Binks * 6. Cally Black 7. Steph Bowe * 8. Alice Boyle 9. JC Burke 10. Meg Caddy * 11. Frances Chapman 12. Wai Chim * 13. Claire Christian 14. Lyndall Clipstone 15. Claire G Coleman 16. Katherine Collette 17. Harry Cook 18. Cath Crowley 19. Robyn Dennison 20. Cale Dietrich 21. Lauren Draper 22. CG Drews * 23. Michael Earp 24. Kate Emery 25. Sarah Epstein 26. Alison Evans * 27. Fleur Ferris 28. Carly Findlay 29. Helena Fox 30. Lisa Fuller 31. Emily Gale 32. Meg Gatland-Veness 33. Sophie Gonzales 34. Erin Gough * 35. Leanne Hall * 36. Pip Harry 37. Sonya Hartnett 38. Adam Hills 39. Simmone Howell 40. Megan Jacobson 41. Amie Kaufman 42. Melissa Keil 43. Nina Kenwood 44. Sharon Kernot 45. Kay Kerr * 46. Will Kostakis 47. Jay Kristoff 48. Ambelin Kwaymullina 49. Benjamin Law 50. Rebecca Lim 51. Gary Lonesborough * 52. Kathleen Loughnan 53. Miranda Luby 54. Tobias Madden 55. Melina Marchetta 56. Ellie Marney * 57. Freya Marske 58. Jodi McAlister * 59. Margot McGovern * 60. Nikki McWatters 61. Anna Morgan 62. Jaclyn Moriarty 63. Liane Moriarty 64. Garth Nix 65. Lynette Noni 66. Carly Nugent 67. Poppy Nwosu 68. Kate O’Donnell 69. Shivaun Plozza 70. Michael Pryor 71. Alice Pung 72. Emily Rodda * 73. Autumn Royal 74. Omar Sakr 75. Holden Sheppard 76. AG Slatter 77. Jo Spurrier 78. Krystal Sutherland * 79. Jared Thomas 80. Hayli Thompson 81. Gabrielle Tozer 82. Christos Tsiolkas 83. Alicia Tuckerman 84. Ellen van Neerven 85. Marlee Jane Ward 86. Vikki Wakefield 87. Lisa Walker 88. Jessica Watson * 89. Allayne L Webster 90. Anna Whateley * 91. Samantha Wheeler 92. Jen Wilde * 93. Rhiannon Wilde 94. Lili WIlkinson 95. Gabrielle Williams 96. Rhiannon Williams 97. Fiona Wood 98. Leanne Yong 99. Suzy Zail 100. Nevo Zisin 101. Markus Zusak

[maoist-mizer]

5, 17, 22 & 24 if you’re still doing the ask game ^_^

5 -- What genre did I read the most

probably horror considering all of the manga i read (firepunch, chainsaw man, dorohedoro, etc)

17 -- any surprisingly good books?

displacement by kiku hughes, cursed bunny by bora chung, earthlings by sayaka murata, and love & autism by kay kerr.

22 -- longest book

'salem's lot by stephen king

24 -- did you dnf anything? why?

malibu rising by taylor jenkins reid -> twas very boring

untypical by pete wharmby -> coming off from reading kay kerr's book on autism, this one left much to be desired. felt more so for an allistic audience than an autistic one.

[fuckyeah-dragrace]

In need of Roro and Kerri together, be it angsty or fluffy (your choice)

i will gladly provide you some Roro and Kerri content eli <3<3

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"Kerri? Honey you in here?" Robin asked, gently pushing the door open. The girls room was quiet, too quiet. All of the toys neatly put away where they belonged, the books slotted into their spots on the shelves (in rainbow order that she and Robin spent a rainy day making).

There was a suspicious pile of blankets on the bed with quiet sniffles being muffled under the fabric. The dark haired woman walked up to the bed and sat down next to it. She carefully put her hand on top of pile. The form shifted under her hold slightly, making the older woman smile.

Hmmm, "I wonder who's under the blanket?" She asked aloud. "Maybe if I tickle them I'll figure it out."

The blankets frantically shifted as a small gasp made Robin smile. In one swift motion she scooped up the blankets, earning a squeal and loud laughter.

"Auntie Roro!" Kerri giggled, her cheeks rosy and her little teeth in a wide smile.

"There's my little Kay. Why were you upstairs hiding, cutie pie?" She asked, holding the girl in her lap, her fingers gently combing through the girls little baby hairs and smoothing them down tenderly.

"I was hiding."

"From what?"

She looked down at her little hands. "Mommy. She was really mad after she got me from playing. It was scawy."

Robin sighed and rubbed the girls little shoulders. "Your Mommy's just having a little bit of an off day, honey. I don't think she meant to scare you."

"But she looked sad too. An it made me sad too." She sniffled, wiping under her nose. "An I didn wan Mommy to see cause I thought it would make her sadder."

"Oh sweetheart." Robin sighed and pulled the girl close, hugging her tightly and kissed her hair. She rubbed her back as the little girl melted into her touch, hiccupping. "It's okay, you don't have to hide."

Kerri wrapped her little arms around her aunts neck and tucked her head onto her shoulder. She could feel little droplets of water hit the exposed skin and she only pulled the little girl closer. How do you explain to a little girl that her mother just got broken up with? Once Kerri's little hiccups subsided, Robin pulled her away and wiped her tears gently with her thumb.

She smiled warmly at her niece. "You feel better now, Kerr bear?" The little girl nodded and rubbed her eyes. "You know what makes me feel better?"

"What Auntie?"

"A nice plate of chocolate chip cookies. Should we make some?" Kerri's brown eyes lit up as she smiled excitedly.

"Yeah! Can I help?"

"Well of course you can, Kay Kay." Robin chuckled and stood up, still holding Kerri in her arms. "I need the bestest little helper there is." She booped the girls nose, getting her to giggle as they went downstairs. She kissed her little forehead as they passed Sasha's room.

She wondered how Aura was doing with comforting her but pushed the thought out of her mind as Kerri started talking about the cookies they were going to make. She had to help her friend as much as she could and what better way than to keep her niece happy? Even if it was at the expense of a clean kitchen and her shirt, she wouldn't trade it for anything in the world if she got Kerri to smile.

[thatndginger]

12 Days of Writer Self Love - 01/12

I decided to hop on this little event because, being completely honest, I haven't written anything in 2 months and I need both motivation and a bit of a boost. So in the interest of just having fun and writing something, here we go ^.^ Thanks to @writeblrfantasy for creating this event!

Day 1 - Hug

A short scene from part of Shapeshifter's main trio's - Kerr, Jay, and Warrick - past. I had a lot of fun with this because any time I get to write banter between these idiots is always a fun time for me. Especially the younger, (possibly) dumber version of them.

Jay swallowed heavily as the front door opened, and glanced at Kerr for reassurance. He was propped against the table, arms crossed, as unconcerned as always. She tried to relax, turn the way she lent against the couch into something more natural, more casual. 

Warrick appeared through the entryway. Jay felt herself freeze. At least Warrick did too, his gaze darting between her and Kerr as his steps fumbled to a halt. Jay’s glance dipped to his chest - bare, the gaudy floral-print shirt unbuttoned and loose around his shoulders and leaving very little to the imagination.

“Hey,” Warrick said, confusion coating the word.

“Hey,” Kerr mirrored. “You get my cigs?”

“Shit, no. I forgot. I can go back out-”

“It’s fine,” Jay said, her voice too loud and stiff to her own ears. “We wanted to talk to you about something, if you’ve got time?”

“...Sure.”

Before she could talk herself out of it, she threw herself into the words she’d been practicing for the last twenty minutes. “Listen: we’re all really happy that you’re happy. It’s awesome to see you being confident in yourself and wanting to show off and everything, but-” Jay cringed. She was talking too much. She knew she was talking too much. The wary confusion was setting deeper into Warrick’s expression with every syllable. “-but it’s starting to make some of the older folks… uncomfortable.”

Warrick was shrinking further back into himself; arms crossed over his bare chest, shoulders tucked up close to his ears.“What does that mean?”

“It just means that-”

“It means you need to start wearing fucking clothes again,” Kerr said, cutting in. Jay closed her mouth, a relieved glance slid Kerr’s way. He flashed half a smile back.

“What?”

Kerr sighed, a long and exaggerated thing. “Just ‘cause you look good with your shirt off now doesn’t mean you can go around scandalizing all the old geezers in the neighborhood, alright? Half of ‘em think you’ve gone bonkers.”

“So, it’s… not because of the, y’know, scars and all?” Warrick’s shoulders had receded from his ears, but his arms remained steadfastly over his chest.  His expression had stuck somewhere between relief and apprehension.

Jay bit the inside of her cheek to keep the guilt at bay. She’d started it all wrong and worried him. Her apology came in the form of arms wrapped around Warrick’s waist, her cheek pressed against his shoulder. “Of course not.”

Warrick’s response rode on a long, slow breath. “Okay.”

Another arm - Kerr’s - slid over Warrick’s shoulder, forcing him to hunch or topple over. Kerr’s other hand disappeared into Warrick’s thick hair, ruffling it harshly. “No one gives a shit what you used to be, alright? We just don’t want to deal with your whiny ass if you get sick from runnin’ around with no clothes.”

“I am not whiny!”

“Eh… Yeah, you are.”

Jay tightened her grip against Warrick’s squirming as he tried - ineffectually - to dislodge Kerr. After a few moments he appeared to accept defeat and sunk into their combined embrace.

“You guys really suck at this,” he said. “But thanks.”

Jay tucked her smile away, let her arms drop from Warrick’s waist, and did her best to feel serious and mature. It helped that every time she looked at Warrick she still saw the scrawny sixteen-year-old she’d met two years ago. “New ground rules, ‘kay?”

Both Warrick and Kerr turned quizzical looks at her.

“It doesn’t matter what you want to wear around here as-”

“I demand pants at all times.”

“As long-” Jay raised an eyebrow at Kerr “-there are pants involved. But outside; no shirt, no shoes applies.”

Kerr tightened his arm around Warrick’s neck before adding, “and mesh doesn’t count towards a shirt.”

“Alright! Alright, I got it.” Warrick’s tone was sulky, but he was smiling as he hooked a leg around Kerr’s and they both went crashing to the ground.

[libraryleopard]

April reads

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Thieves by Lucie Bryon

Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith

Xenocultivars: Stories of Queer Growth edited by Isabela Oliveira and Jed Sabin

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

Kimiko Does Cancer by Kimiko Tobimatsu and Keet Geniza

Among Others by Jo Walton

If You Still Recognise Me by Cynthia So

Manywhere: Stories by Morgan Thomas

Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve*

High Risk Homosexual by Edgar Gomez

What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

Sensible Footwear by Kate Charlesworth

Please Don’t Hug Me by Kay Kerr

Several People Are Typing by Calvin Kasulke

The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans

When I Grow Up I Want To Be a List of Further Possibilities by Chen Chen

Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher

We Had No Rules by Corinne Manning

The Low, Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado, Dani, and Tamra Bonvillain

The Queen of Air and Darkness by T.H. White

Homie by Danez Smith

The Unspoken Name by A.K. Larkwood*

[whispering-stones]

☆ Esta lista estará siendo actualizada constantemente mientras siga el proceso de reservas.

Alejandro Speitzer — JimmyJim

Alina Kovalenko — Karenina

Alycia Debnam-Carey — Galadriel

Amaury Baudoin — Históricas

Ana de armas — Lenene

Bae Suji (Suzy) — Batgirl

Bang Chan — Pixie  

Barbara Palvin — swnsset

Beatrice Vendramin — Harmonizer

Ben Barnes — Aragorn

Ben Dahlhaus — Gandalf

Blanca Soler — C.J

Bridget Satterlee — Sailor Moon

Camila Morrone — raven 

Cha Eun Woo - swnsset

Chanikarn Tangabodi - Hemara

Charleen Weiss — Cece

Chase Mattson — Ozone

Choi Beomgyu — himesama.

Choi San — horizon

Choi Soo Bin — moontx

Choi Yeon Jun — viper

Chris Evans — Captain

Christine Obanor — Montoya 

Christopher Mason — Salem

Claire Estabrook — Brightside

Claire Holt — Megara

Conan Lee Gray​  — Soseki

Daniel Gilles — Megara

Daria Didorchuk — Polar

Dasha Taran — Fantasía 

Diego Barrueco — Cerbero

Dua Lipa — Khalelis

Emilia Clarke — Sailor

Emilia Mernes — Khalelis

Emily Blunt — Maggie

Ergi Bardhollari — floshine

Ester Expósito — Moon

Fernando Líndez — tsuki

Finn Teixeira — Forelsket 

Grace Piscopo — Newcastle 

Hailee Steinfeld — Lola

Hansol Vernon Chwe — Dinosaurio

Henry Cavill — Yennefer

Hwang Hyun Jin — jettxski

Isabelle Mathers — Polar

Jang Wonyoung — Batgirl

Jenna Ortega — moonlight

Ji Chang Min (Q)  The Boyz — Daijin

John Krasinski — JimmyJim

Joe Locke — Harmonizer

Jung Su Bin — Kyu

Jung Wooyoung — horizon

Kai Kamal Huening — Daydream

Kate Li — Shroud

Kennedy Walsh — estoesunapodo

Kim Jennie — peaches.

Kim Jisoo — sagex.

Kim Tae Hyung — pysche.

Kim Young Hoon (The Boyz) — Lihuan 

Kwon Ji Yong — Chocolate 

Laura Berlin — Tuenti.

Lee Felix — Kenta 

Lee Yu Jeon (The Boyz) - Bradshaw

Leo Woodall — Tuco.

Lera Nerushima — sunset 

Liza Weidemann — Éponine

Madeline Ford — Dust

Madison Beer — Khalelis

Mandy Moore — Paracetamol

Margarida Corceiro — Lilibeth

Mark Becher — Baby Pink

Milo Manheim — Batgirl

Milo Ventimiglia — Ibuprofeno

Minatozaki Sana — Hemara

Mishti Rahman — pinkypie

Moya Palk — heronddale

Neels Visser — Apollo

Nicholas Galitzine — Treinta

Nicholas Skidmore — Qwerty

Nils Kuesel — Tenn

Pedro Pascal — Aster

Rob Knighton — Nano

Shawn Mendes — Togepi

Sadie Sink — W

Scarlett Leithold — May

Sebastian Stan — Kerr

Taron Egerton — Eda

Taylor Hill — polaroid

Timothée Chálamet — DingDong

Tobias Reuter — Flamingo

Vinnie Hacker — Greystone 

Xu Jia Qi — Tsuki

Yael Shelbia — Sunny

Yoo Ji Min (Karina) — Daijin