#lauren is the big sis of all time

[airborneice]

I'M GONNA CRYYYYYYY

literally weeping omg you drew my baby so cute 🥺🥺 literally how am i supposed to go on drawing her knowing that i can never top this. she looks so frickin cute in every one of these panels i can't

also JDSBFJBFVJSDG HELP Mattie knowing exactly who to go to to get her way.....I'm living for this scenario and their dynamic so much, the CHAOS that would ensue with Lauren enabling her all the time and the way she acts around her...this is everything to me

in conclusion i've been staring at this for like 10 minutes thank you sm 🥺🥺

I’ve had this idea featuring my Lauren and @waddles-ex-machina’s Mattie ever since Wife’s post about their genetics…oh yeah and have I ever mentioned that Kaisa and Lauren don’t get along lmao?

[wosoamazing]

Rescue

Barça Femeni x Teen!Reader (Mainly Alexia)

Based off of this request. (And also vaguely off of Lauren Daigle's song - more so just the title, but it kind of under lays the fic I guess.)

WARNINGS: Attempted Sexual Assault References (flack backs), Abusive Father (physical and emotional), drinking/drunk, slight mentions of implied sick (doesn't happen). Let me know if anything else

The team were always suspicious about your home life and what it was actually like but you always brushed them off when they questioned and no one had tried to push further until recently.

“Y/N, we missed you last night, what happened?” Lucy asked you as she walked in, most of the team following behind her.

“Oh, sorry I was going to message but I must’ve forgotten, I felt a little sick so I thought it was best to stay home,” you told them, causing Alexia to move towards you with her hand out, which you dodge, “but I’m fine now,” you smiled at your captain and she gave you a fake smile back.

That was far from the truth but you didn’t want to tell them what happened. You were in your room making some finishing touches before you left to go out with them, when one of your Dad’s friends had walked into your room, you thought you had locked your door but you must’ve forgotten. He walked up behind you and his body was pressed against yours before he slinked his hand up under your dress and brushed his hand over your upper thigh. You snapped around and punched him before you ran, you could hear him yelling at you afterwards, and you Dad yelling at him, but all you could do was run, and to the safe place you knew no one would come looking for you. Thanking the heavens above that Jona somehow gave you a pass that meant you could go to the training grounds at all times. You quickly got changed into your training kit and took off your makeup before setting an alarm on your phone and falling asleep on one of the couches.

That day during treatment you flinched every time one of the physios touched you, and when he moved his hand up to your thigh you felt your body tense up and your breath becoming laboured, when he applied pressure to start working you bolted straight out of the room, the touch bringing back all the feelings from the night before. You found yourself in a room, full of your teammates, who all worried over but when you finally calmed back down they all left except for one, your captain. Who gave you a pointed look as you made contact with her eyes.

“I’m fine” you reiterated to her for probably the 100th time that hour.

“You know you can talk to us anytime, about anything,” Alexia reassured you.

“Si, I do, but I don’t need to because I’m fine,” she gave you a very unconvincing nod before walking out, leaving you to be by yourself. The team knew you weren’t fine. You constantly showed up to training with bruises that were slightly too dark or too big to be caused by whatever your excuse had been that time, but you were clumsy so they never really questioned it. However Alexia had kept a mental note of when they happened and what your excuses were and she couldn't help but see that there was a pattern. Then there was the incident last week when you were calling some of them and your Dad started yelling at you, and calling you names. You tried to convince them that it was because he had tripped over because you had left your boots and bag and other stuff all over the floor which caused him to stub his toe, however they all felt that it was a very poor excuse to yell at your child in such a way but you just brushed them off.

One week later you found yourself laying on a yoga mat in the gym, you were flat on your back as you stared straight up at the ceiling. Alexia had come over and placed a mat down next to yours, she didn't say anything but just laid there next to you on her back, as the team filtered out to go to the pitch for training neither of you made an effort to move. 

Several different thoughts ran through your head as you laid there next to her for quite some time. You were having an internal battle in your head of whether you opened up to her or not, maybe she would help, maybe this wasn’t normal. But maybe she would tell you it was your fault, you had a short dress on that night, that was slightly slutty, were you asking for it? Had you deserved all of it, all the yelling, the hitting.

“He-he, tried to touch me,” you blurted out, one side of the fight winning, your words caused her to bolt straight up, sitting crossed legged on her mat facing you.

“Who did? Your Dad?” she asked.

“No one of his friends,” you said, shaking your head.

“Did he?” she asked, concerned. “No, not really, I mean he put his hand up my dress, he was leaning forward into me and he touched my thigh, but I quickly moved away from him and punched him and ran, while I was running he was saying something about reporting me for hitting him, but I don’t think he did because I could hear Dad saying something about them finding out if he did because the police would show up to the house,” you said as tears started to flow out of your eyes.

“Find what out?” Alexia asked, confused, wondering what had been happening.

“That he abuses me, they would see the holes in the walls from where he would try and punch me but miss, the shattered mirror that I glued back together, it smashed because he threw it at me, but they wouldn’t see the emotional things, they would only see the physical things. The name calling, the swearing, they couldn’t see that, it would be his word against mine,” you continued as your shoulders started to shake as your cries turned into harsh heavy sobs, “I’m sorry,” you cried out as you rolled over onto your stomach, head resting in your arms as a puddle formed on the underneath you.

“Oh Nena,” Alexia sighed as she went to place a hand on your back, “please don’t touch me,” you asked and she obeyed, quickly retracting her arm, “b-but, please, s-stay” you hesitantly asked her. You felt broken, like there was something wrong with you, how didn’t you notice it wasn’t normal. You thought you had a broken home but at the same time, you never spoke about it so maybe everyone had a broken home and just didn’t talk about it, but since being at Barça you slowly started to realise that what was happening in your home wasn’t normal and wasn’t okay, but it was normal to you, to you being called an idiot, or a stupid bitch was normal, being told you were too lazy or not good enough was normal, being scared to take a step in your own home was normal. Constantly living on the edge and not feeling comfortable in your own home was normal. It was normal in your extended family as well, you came from a long line of toxic men, there was no one to show you that what you were experiencing was abnormal, until now. Men drinking until they passed out was normal. Men controlling the house was normal. Women only dated Men, even in a different universe you would never see a Woman dating a Woman in your family. But somehow Barça had shown you this wasn’t normal.

Alexia’s heart ached as she watched sobs rack your body, she just wanted to hold you tight and tell you it would all be okay, but she couldn't. She had to respect your boundaries and give you some control back.

But you soon found yourself sitting in her lap, your body having gravitated to the warmth and safety she seemed to provide. Your hands clutched to her shirt.

“Nena, can I hug you?” She asked not wanting to do anything against your will, you nodded into her chest and she wrapped her arms around you. You suddenly felt safe, cared for, loved, it suddenly all came crashing down, this team loved you, you had never really experienced that before, and you broke down even more. You were now gasping for air as your body shook, Alexia’s concern for you was rapidly growing.

“Nena, I need you to breath, you’re going to make yourself sick,” She told you, “I-I can’t” you told her as you struggled to suck in air, “Yes, you can Nena, just in and out, focus on my chest moving up and now,” you managed to slightly calm down, but it was barely, your were still shaking and your sobs still racked your body, but you were no longer gasping for air. Alexia put her headphones over your ears and made sure to turn on the noise cancelling feature, she needed to call someone for help but didn’t want you to have to listen in, you didn’t mind, you kind of liked the quietness they provided you. She called Mapi.

Mapi, I need you and Ingrid to take me and Nena home now.

[dayslynthesix]

im currently obsessed with tennis and tennis is the only thing that's on my mind so i just doing what my brain cells are asking

first, the characters here were mentioned in another stories, but its not relevant at all, a little bit of context: lauren is priya sister (from delicate - lewis hamilton x volleyball!player) when i wrote delicate she was supposed to be a little younger than priya, so i made an adjustment just so the agegap wasn't so big and jeremy is yolanda brother (from match point)

i think this one will be like 2 parts

lets goooooo

Deuce | Daniel Ricciardo x tennis player girlfriend

laurencaspari

liked by priyacaspari, ccaspari, usaopen, danielricciardo and 45.876 others

laurencaspari had a little but not so much break time

danielricciardo looking good, laure

landonorris daniel clearly doesn't know how to impress a girls

laurencaspari i feel very impressed

maxverstappen1 wait, what?

robertcaspari everytime my daughter decides to take a break shes not taking a break at all!

georgerussell63 listen to me, you and danny against me and max, when?

maxverstappen1 who told your delulu mind i would play with you?

danielricciardo you did, yesterday, when lando threat to be his mate

laurencaspari i mean we can make it happen but i would rather to play with carmen

lewishamilton what about that grand slam you promised me?

laurencaspari at wimbledon!

ccaspari big sis doing big sis things, love yaaa ❤

user1 so this is the girl daniel is dating? wow, she's gorgeous

user2 i mean, i would date her too

user3 so this is the point where max and daniel go for the divorce?

danielricciardo

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danielricciardo my date for the night

maxverstappen1 let's all of us pretend we don't know who she is

laurencaspari that pasta is looking good, wondering who made it

landonorris ew, pda

carlossainz55 you don't complain about pda when youre the one receiving the pda

redbullracing wondering when we will see her at the garage 🤨

danielricciardo soon adm, soon!

charles_leclerc that pasta is indeed looking very good

elisebutton yeah, ok, i got the clue

elisebutton wow, steeling each other's wife? dirty move, ricciardo

danielricciardo please, dont tell your dad

laurencaspari im still your wife!

maxverstappen1 lauren...

elisebutton everyone knows shes his girl now

user4 she's a roland garros champ!!!! how does danny ric got her is my question of the day

user5 hes a f1 driver, girl

user6 so the lauren caspari is dating a dude who goes vroom vroom very fast for a life?

user7 now she got herself a personal driver

laurencaspari

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laurencaspari hey @lewishamilton what about that? im still shaking, i remember being a child and watching wimbledon on tv with my dad, never expected to be a champion here, and now dreams came true. thank you to my family and my partner and my friends for all the support. usopen see you soon! let's gooooo 🥇🎾

lewishamilton ok, youre a woman of word, i call mercedes to see about my part of the deal

robertcaspari immensely proud of you, my precious daughter is a wimbledon champion

ccaspari big sis doing big sis business once again

jeremyrossi wow, huge congrats lauren! well deserved, you've played a tennis i never saw in my 20 years playing tennis, very proud of you!

priyacaspari HAHAHAHAH i mean, now we all combined have more titles than the boys @yrossibutton

lewishamilton im still 7 times champion of the world

yrossibutton ok, were 3 times olympic champions

laurencaspari i didn't knew we were counting but im tied with jeremy, meaning i have 12 grand slams too

priyacaspari congrats sis, im very very proud!

maxverstappen1 how am i supposed to beat you when you keep winning grand slam after grand slam? congratulations, by the way

danielricciardo im very proud of you, my love, you're incredible and it was magical seeing you play.

laurencaspari i love you ❤

elisebutton wifey doing wifey things considering ferrari is not helping hubby so he can do hubby things

redbullracing hello, @charles_leclerc

charles_leclerc no

maxverstappen1 yes

laurencaspari hey redbull, what about that sponsors thing?

redbullracing come to the next grand prix and we'll see 😉

danielricciardo don't wink at my girl, adm

user8 "my partner" 🥺🥺

user9 she said "i dont have wimbledon yet, hold on" and she went there and won

user10 going 4 out of 4 for grand slams, wow

user11 imagine being bff with aryna and having to play her in the finals?

user12 wait, tennis and formula one world are colliding

user13 that's why charles and pierre have been at roland garros for the past 2 years, they're supporting danny rics girl

danielricciardo

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danielricciardo back to where all started, happy 2 years to us and congratulations to your 12th grand slam, im insanely proud to share you highs with you and insanely proud to call you my girl, love you. ps: could you please get max and i tickets so we can see sabalenka play?

maxverstappen1 dude, i told you to be sutil about it

elisebutton oh, youre so cute its adorable (im crying)

charles_leclerc lis, baby, people will start to think that you're not happy with me 😭

elisebutton i am! im just missing my wife. but i love you, you're my invisible string

landonorris ew 🤢🤢

laurencaspari i knew it! you're with me just so i can get you to see aryna play with your husband! max, stop stealing my man! but yes baby, everything for you ❤

sabalenka_aryna congratulations, lauren! im very happy for you, looking forward to play you again! and please, bring you personal driver to see me play, i will love to see you guys again! xx 😘

ccaspari now we all know who does the cooking in this relationship

maxverstappen1 we all knew wayyyy sooner!

user14 i mean, they are indeed very cute

user15 i just love how lis is friend with her

user16 lauren sister, catharine, have a youtube channel called 3 girls at a boat where her and her sisters went for a boat trip every sunday, lis is one of her closest friends since i don't know 2014

user17 just saw they went to greece this summer with charles and lis

user18 catharine is very funny, i love how she's mocking on lewis and priya and lis and charles all the time

user19 aussie boy got the girl

user20 daniel 2 and a half years ago after watching a tennis match deciding that "hey laurencaspari would like to go out with me?" send tweet was a good idea

maxverstappen1 i was there and told him that yes, was a very good idea

an: ooooooookaay i started this one and at first i didn't liked it but now im just wow, i love it! missing my girl aryna playing and my man danny ric driving a fast car

[mxsonxmountx]

Mason Mount AU: Wedding day

Liked by: masonmount, woody_, declanrice, chelseafc and others

Tagged: masonmount

youruser: I guess it’s finally official. I’m officially Mrs Mount. Thank you to everyone who came and made the day special. Thank you to my beautiful bridesmaids, jazbenham, yourbestfriend, yoursister I couldn’t have asked for better bridesmaids. Thank you 🤍

jazbenham: welcome to the family, you looked absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait to see the pictures my darling

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↪️thank you for everything you did on the day, couldn’t have done it without you and summer

yourbestfriend: seeing you happy is the best thing we could ever see, now I’ve definitely lost you to mason, my heart hurts

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↪️preparing for your big day now, love you so much

yoursister: my little sister, is now someone’s wife, my heart. Congratulations

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↪️thank you sis, you was amazing

laurenfryer_: the prettiest bride I’ve ever seen. Congratulations

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↪️thank you darling

sasha_rebecca: you looked absolutely gorgeous, I’ve never cried so many times 😭

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↪️says you in that blue bridesmaid dress, you looked beautiful

laurenjjames: you’re a married woman! Congratulations my darling

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↪️thank you Lauren, love you

kaihavertz29: that’s it, you just steal my boyfriend, now I’m going to have to find someone else. Congratulations to you both

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↪️don’t worry kai, I’ll let you have him once a week…. If I have too 😂

masonmount: my best friend, my happiness and my wife, the best thing that has ever happened to me since childhood. I love you, Mrs Mount.

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↪️the most perfect husband, I love you more than ever

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Tagged: youruser

masonmount: I’m officially a married man. From the girl I fell in love with at the age of 6, to now to be able to call her my wife. I couldn’t be happier. Here’s to the new married life. A massive thank you for my groomsmen/best man: declanrice, kepaarrizabalaga, lew.mount and woody_. I wouldn’t have done it without you all.

kepaarrizabalaga: the best wedding I’ve ever been to, congratulations brother

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↪️thank you for coming, you and Andrea looked amazing

woody_: he’s married, finally married! Congrats bro

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↪️finally! You’re next bro

declanrice: it was a pleasure bro, thank you!

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↪️my bro, my number one, my childhood friend. I cannot thank you enough for being there. We love you

lew.mount: my little brother is married, who’d thought this would ever happen

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↪️married man now bro, look at me go

reecejames: both of my best friends are married… to each other! What a beautiful sight it was, love to you both

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↪️thank you for coming, wasn’t expecting you to cry

chelseafc: congratulations mr and mrs mount

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jazbenham: my brother is married, I cannot believe it

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↪️married and I have the best wife ever

youruser: I’ve finally married my best friend, at last. I couldn’t be happier. My darling husband

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↪️my wife. my everything. my world

[mxstball]

@castelias-comeups from ask

Heidi and Lauren blinked at Gene and then at each other.

Heidi switched to her Arceus form. "Oh. Sorry. It's Halloween home, and big sis and I were dressing up for commentary. We... forgot to change back."

Unlike Heidi, Lauren changed into her younger human form. "Sorry, sir. Won't happen again."

Heidi nudged Lauren. "You don't gotta be that formal, big sis."

"Easy for you to say, little sis." Lauren nudged a little back. She'll try to not be too nervous.

Heidi shook her head. "Anyway, Gene, this is my big sister, Lauren. She's a Latias, just like me, and she was the one that was transported to our current world along with me. She's also one of our Pokémon Professors."

"Hi, Mister Gene. So, you're Aesen's dad? It's good to meet you." Lauren gave a bow. Something about his energy reminded her of that Yukin guy. Thank goodness she took her medicine today.

"Gene, is it alright if we can ask for a moment of your time? We... wanted to ask a favor from you, but also there's something serious that we learned that we think you have the right to know about, too." Although, knowing Yukin, that "thing" is probably a known quantity. She just wanted to make sure that all of the details are filled out.

[alexanderhamilkovsky]

Every time I go on Tumblr I realize that I literally have no idea how to promote my fic. Like, how does one promote a fan fiction on tumblr? Let alone a Hamilton fanfiction?

Anyways, check out “Theory of Slavery” on Wattpad and AO3 — https://linktr.ee/theoryofslavery?fbclid=PAAaYBwpAJmLoEs33HgAYUnuk1yHXG7fHnejA_FNGdlmCduRhT-UrvaKUgrrI_aem_AVYNeeFXBIe2uiVs_Nv1UPHqvfz2moKHJRP7XnJRop6ueeX-lZSAgDdTNIoNeWCDXLY

Theory of Slavery is a historical dystopia set in the 1920, revolving around a convicted murderer (John Laurens) forced into a life of indentured servitude by the law of the state. The main ship is technically Lams, although I must warn some readers that it’s not a romance novel. The fanfic has been in the process for about 4 years, and by now it has acquired its own mini-fandom, a whole bunch of fanart, and in general has been well-received throughout the years.

With a big milestone coming up (the finale of part two out of three) I hope I’ll be able to peak the interest of some people in the fandom who perhaps have never stumbled upon my work. You can check out all the fanart on my instagram — theory_of_shit

There’s also a REALLY SICK animatic based on this fanfic on YouTube, by none other than the legendary Kotik. https://youtu.be/J5ieNQ7iO8U?si=O3-1b_RmJQnyDTco

Anyways, I’ll try posting more on Tumblr, but again, I just have no idea what to post. Any advice is welcome.

[mysterious-moonstruck-musings]

Destiny & Deliverance: Chapter 12

Destiny & Deliverance Masterlist ||| Dieter Bravo X OFC New as of 8/04/2023

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Series Rating: Explicit (18+)

Series Summary: Natalia Cohen is experiencing major life changes, beginning with leaving an emotionally abusive husband. She is learning how to navigate life on her own while dealing with high functioning anxiety, depression, and mild PTSD. Everything is looking up for her. She is a highly respected consultant for a major LA firm, has her best friend, Lauren, by her side, and is on her path to healing. Everything changes when she meets a handsome and broken stranger on a work trip. He turns out to be a well-known actor, with a heart-breaking past. They quickly develop a connection that will forever alter their lives. 

Warnings: Themes dealing with mental health, emotional trauma, alcohol use, and discussions about suicide. There will be fluff, tears, spicy language, and smut. This will be a slow burn type of story. Read at your own risk.

Chapter Quote: “Oh, so that’s what he’s up to. I had a feeling he was scheming.”

Dieter grabbed my hand and pulled me along behind him toward the sound. He gave my hand a squeeze before letting go to open the door. He was greeted by his sister, Gabriela, and brother-in-law, Shaun. Their kids, Sara, Samuel, and Luke filed in right behind them. All three ran over to hug their “Uncle Dieter” before taking off through the house with Shaun following close behind, already telling them to slow it down. Dieter took that time to introduce me to his sister. She gave me a big smile which looked very similar to his as she came over to wrap me in a warm hug. She stepped back with her hands on my shoulders, looking me over. She turned to her brother, “Dieter, ella es hermosa! (Dieter, she is beautiful!)”  

“Si, una amiga muy hermosa. (Yes, a very beautiful friend.)” He gave her a stern look, followed by a small smirk. 

She looked at him with disbelief and replied, “Right. I’m sure,” as she stepped away from me. 

I shifted my eyes between the two of them with a tight smile and raised eyebrows, having no idea what was happening.

“Don’t pay any attention to Gabby, she’s just giving me a hard time.” He gave his sister a pointed look. 

“Well, that happens to be one of my favorite pastimes, so I think I’ll let her continue without intervening.” 

“Now I didn’t introduce you two so you can gang up on me.” Dieter said with mock horror. 

“Why not? You and Lauren gang up on me all the time.”

Gabby laughed as she linked her arm with mine. “I think we’re going to be best friends,” she said as she led me toward the kitchen. 

“Dieter has told me so much about you. I’m surprised he wanted to have this little get together so we could meet. That isn’t something he typically does with his friends.” 

Gabby was eyeing me as she spoke. Like she was expecting some sort of reaction to her words. 

“I think of it as more of a housewarming party and he needed help cooking. Not so much to meet me…or Lauren. Lauren is around here somewhere too…helping with the food.” 

I sounded like such a spaz. I just needed to stop talking because she was making me nervous, and I was starting to ramble. I could feel my heart rate speeding up.

“Lauren, right. I’m pretty sure Dieter is trying to set her and our brother up. He was pretty insistent that Alex come meet her.” 

“Oh, so that’s what he’s up to. I had a feeling he was scheming.” I shook my head and laughed at the thought. It seemed so random. 

As if on cue, Dieter came walking into the kitchen with a handsome younger version of himself following behind him. I gave Alex a polite smile as Dieter introduced us. 

While we were all standing around chatting, Lauren came in through the back door to grab some items to take outside. All eyes turned to her, and she slowly came to a stop, freezing in place as her eyes caught sight of Alex. A shy smile spread across her face, and she gave a little wave. Dieter walked over linking arms with her, pulling her over to meet everyone. Taking special care when introducing her to Alex. 

“Alex, this is my good friend Lauren. She runs that art shop I told you about and teaches the classes.”  He turned to Lauren, gesturing toward his brother. “Alex is into art too. He likes to do sketches, but it’s just a hobby. He’s currently going to school to be a pediatrician.”  

Gabby and I silently watched the exchange. Occasionally elbowing one another or shooting each other a look. It was obvious they were smitten with the intense eye contact between the two of them as Dieter kept talking, trying to facilitate a conversation between them. 

Gabby let out a small laugh and turned her back toward the trio.

“Alex is so shy around girls. This may be painful to watch.” She said in a low conspiratorial voice.

“Lauren doesn’t tend to be shy, so maybe she’ll get him out of his shell.”

However, the more I watched her, the more I realized she was indeed acting shy. This was new. I looked back at Gabby, “You’re right, this might be painful. I don’t know what’s gotten into her.” 

We both laughed a little too loudly, which got everyone else’s attention. I cleared my throat awkwardly as all three of them looked at us. 

“Lauren, how about you get the meat started on the grill,” I blurted out. 

She gave me a panicked look. I knew she didn’t know how to work the grill. It was officially payback for all the times she would do or say something in front of Dieter. I tried to hold in a smile as I looked over at Dieter, then quickly glanced at his brother, then back to him with a raised eyebrow. He caught on.

“Alex, how about you help Lauren with that. You’re the grill master after all.” 

“Uhh, yeah. On it.” Alex said as he shook his head and walked toward Lauren asking what he could do to help. They grabbed some things out of the refrigerator before heading out the back door. As soon as they were out of earshot, all three of us burst into laughter. This day just got significantly more interesting. It might be enough to keep me distracted from my anxiety. 

Once the three of us calmed ourselves, we moved outside with everyone else. Lauren and Alex were still manning the grill, both shyly chatting with one another. Alex appeared to be showing her how to work it. I busied myself with setting the food out as it was ready. Gabby sat at the table watching the chaos unfold as she sipped a cocktail that she had made for herself and snacked on the appetizers. Dieter immediately ran over to play with the kids and surprised them with the massive water guns he had picked up for the occasion. He pulled out the extras and gave one to Shaun and kept one for himself as they all chased each other around the yard in battle mode. 

As I was setting things up, I watched Dieter. He would have made such a wonderful father. He was so good with the kids. For the first time since New York, the memory of him saying he had a vasectomy came to mind. Did he really not want kids at all? It was hard to believe after seeing him like this. I suddenly felt a sadness wash over me, wondering if it had anything to do with whatever haunted his beautiful soul. 

He still hadn’t opened up to me in detail about his issues, but I knew he was dealing with things. I knew he had been going to therapy. I could typically tell the mornings he had been. He was always more reserved and quieter, opting to have a quick workout session alone before he would really interact with anyone. I never questioned him about it. I only offered comforting gestures and support when I knew he was down. I knew he would talk to me when he was ready.

As I stood near the table watching him, I realized Gabby now had her eyes on me. Studying me. 

“He’s really good with kids, you know. I’m still holding out hope that one day he’ll finally settle down and have some of his own.”

I smiled nervously at her comment, feeling like she could read my mind. I wasn’t really sure how to respond. Clearly, she didn’t know about his minor operation. I opted for humor. 

“He’s basically a big kid himself, so it makes sense.”    

She chuckled, nodding in agreement as she turned her attention back to him. Dieter noticed us watching him. He paused slightly, giving me a questioning look before walking over, appearing to be concerned about something. He stopped in front of me, reaching out to grab my right hand from my shoulder. I hadn’t even realized it was there. It was then I noticed that my brows were drawn down together and my jaw felt tight. In my periphery, Gabby was watching us intently. 

“Do you need help with anything?” 

He was giving me an out in case I needed a break. I shook my head from side to side as I gave him a small smile and relaxed my features. I appreciated that he was still thinking of me, even with his family around. He gave me a reassuring smile and squeezed my hand as he led me over to sit at the table with him and his sister. I sat first and he scooted his chair closer before he sat down beside me. He leaned back and draped his right arm across the back of my chair, grabbing a small piece of my hair to twist around his fingers. I wasn’t sure if he was doing that as a distraction for me or for himself as he suddenly seemed nervous too. It possibly had something to do with the way his sister was watching us. Her eyes kept dropping down to his fingertips twirling my hair as they chatted. 

“So, are Anna and the gang coming later?” Gabby eventually asked him.

He looked down at the table where he was tapping the fingers of his left hand. It was his turn to draw his brows down together before answering. 

“Yeah, they're supposed to. I’m not exactly sure who all is coming though.”

Dieter had mentioned Anna and “the gang” in earlier conversations. It was his group of friends that he typically spent time with while he was in LA. They were all actors, like him. He had known Anna since they were young and at one time, they were best friends. He had said the group was heavy into partying and he was currently trying to do a little less of that. He wasn’t sure how he was going to fit into the group now that he was trying to cut some of those behaviors out of his life. He did want to try for Anna’s sake though.

I noticed Gabby gave a slight look of disapproval at his answer. It seemed like she wasn’t a fan. 

“How is she going to handle you having a new best friend?” Gabby asked with a raised eyebrow. Still sipping on her drink. 

I could feel Dieter tense beside me. His left hand moved to the middle of his abdomen. Something I noticed he often did when he was feeling anxious. I leaned forward with my left hand, giving his knee a small squeeze. 

“I’m sure it’ll be fine. I’m excited to meet everyone.” 

I’m not sure if I came off as enthusiastic as I had meant to, but it had the intended effect. He visibly relaxed at my touch. Gabby was studying us again. She had a curious look on her face. 

Suddenly our attention was drawn toward the grill, where Alex was rushing to put out a rather large flame. Lauren stood there, stunned. I had no idea what led to it, but the resulting scene was hilarious. The kids ran over and started spraying toward the grill with their water guns, but mostly just sprayed Alex and Lauren while he battled the flame himself with a hand towel. Dieter let out a cackle as he leaned his head on my shoulder. Once he caught his breath, he yelled toward Lauren, “I know I don’t know how to cook, mi pequeño giraso, but I’m pretty sure that ain’t it.” 

Lauren responded by flipping him the bird, to which Alex burst out laughing. 

“Well, I’m happy to see they’re bonding,” Dieter said to Gabby and me with a chuckle. 

Soon after that little incident, Alex declared the food was ready. There were a few hot dogs he had to toss, but otherwise, everything else turned out ok. Shaun wrangled the kids so that he and Gabby could get their plates going. Everyone else fell in behind them. 

Dinner with Dieter and his siblings was interesting. It seemed like they each had different silent side conversations going with each other from looks alone. However, verbal conversation flowed uninterrupted. It was clear they were all close and cared for each other. They were all easy going and welcoming to Lauren and me. It was as if we had known them for years already. I was having a good time and didn’t feel anxious at all. I could see why Dieter wanted me to meet them before everyone else. 

By the time we had finished eating, all of us, aside from Shaun, had consumed multiple drinks and were a little buzzed. Alex and Shaun took off after the kids with the water guns while the rest of us sat around and chatted some more. At one point, Dieter stood from the table. 

“Can I get you guys anything while I’m up?” Lauren and Gabby shook their heads no. I sat there for a moment, trying to remember the name of the drink he had mixed for us earlier. He looked down at me and touched the back of my hair.

“Mi Estrella? Anything?” 

“Well, the name has left me, but bring me whatever drink you made us earlier, please.” 

He briefly laughed at me, before Gabby caught our attention. She was staring at Dieter with a shocked look on her face. Her eyes turned glassy. A look passed between them that I didn’t understand. He lowered his head, looking slightly embarrassed and walked toward the back door without another word. She watched him retreat, with a bizarre look on her face. Lauren and I exchanged a glance. She had noticed it too. Gabby cleared her throat as she turned her attention back to me with a small smile on her face. I gave her a questioning look.

“Everything ok?” I asked her.

She smiled wider and looked down at the ground.

“I’ll save that one for him to share when he’s ready.”   

I wasn’t really sure how to respond, so I just smiled in return. Lauren, who was clearly sensing the awkwardness, quickly changed the subject and invited Gabby to bring the kids to one of her art classes for the younger age group. Gabby seemed thankful for the subject change. 

After several minutes, Dieter returned, followed by a group of people. I assumed this was “Anna and the gang.” It was a flurry of activity as he attempted to introduce Lauren and I to everyone. They didn’t seem very interested as they continued to talk loudly amongst themselves. None of their names really stuck, except Anna’s. She was pretty enough with her light brown hair hanging in waves down her back. She was tall and had an interesting choice in fashion. She was wearing some brown baggy cotton capri pants and a matching loose fitting short sleeve button up. It reminded me of something my grandma used to wear.

I stood to greet her, she looked me up and down as she reached out her hand.

“You must be the infamous Natalia that I have heard so much about lately.”

I gave her a warm smile as I returned her handshake, trying to be friendly, but she was making it hard. Something about her rubbed me the wrong way.

“That’s a cute little sundress. Interesting choice.”

I was a little stunned by her tone. I wasn’t sure if she was being facetious or not. Dieter picked up on my uneasiness before I could respond. 

“Isn’t it though? She was turning heads the whole time we were out shopping this morning,” he said as he put his arm around my shoulders to briefly pull me into his side, then handed me the drink he was holding. He lowered his hand from my shoulder to rest on my bare back and rubbed gently.

Anna seemed confused by his response, but she smiled anyway. I chanced a glance over at Lauren, she didn’t seem very impressed with that whole exchange. I sat back down with my drink. Dieter continued to stand and chat with small groups of his friends as they scattered about. I noticed Gabby looking at Anna with narrowed eyes as she moved around between the groups with Dieter. Gabby leaned toward me and spoke quietly.

“Just so you know, they never dated or anything. Also, she’s kind of a bitch, so don’t let her get to you. She doesn’t really care for new people that much.” 

Lauren overheard her and burst out laughing. I looked at Gabby with wide eyes. That was not what I was expecting from her. I just shook my head in agreement as I laughed. 

The three of us spent the next hour chatting amongst ourselves. Alex eventually came over to join us, which perked Lauren up. It didn’t go unnoticed that they kept sneaking glances at one another. They were both being so shy that it was comical to watch.

As day turned to night and the alcohol flowed, the recent additions to our party were getting a little sloppy and obnoxious. After overhearing comments about the kids being a buzzkill while they played in the pool with their dad, Gabby decided it was time to head out for the evening. She wasn’t in the mood to deal with them. I gave her an apologetic look as she got up to get Shaun’s attention. They got the kids out of the pool and started getting them ready to head out. 

I looked around in search of Dieter. He was over near the pergola, now lit with string lights, chatting with Anna and two others. He stood with one hand in the pocket of his shorts, the other holding a drink. His shoulders seemed tense as did the look on his face. Everyone else seemed to be smiling and having a good time, so I found it odd. I walked over and sidled up next to him. Gently setting my hand on his back between his shoulder blades to get his attention. He turned his head to look at me, giving a tight smile. I gave him a questioning look as I reached up to run my fingers through the hair at the back of his neck, causing him to relax and lean into me. 

“Your sister is about to leave. You wanna come help me pack up some leftovers for them?”  

He shook his head and told the group he would be back as he walked with me toward the back door. 

“Everything ok? You seem a little tense?”

“Yeah, I just kind of forgot what hanging out with them is like. They can be a lot sometimes. Also, my sister isn’t a fan. It probably wasn’t the best idea to have everyone here together.”

“It’s been fine. Your sister’s been hanging out with us. They’re all having a good time.”

I gave his arm a small squeeze as he wrapped a plate of food with plastic wrap. Anna walked through the back door at that point.

“You guys need any help?” 

“No, I think we’ve got it covered.” Dieter replied. 

She stood there for a moment, watching us move around the kitchen. I opened one of the cabinets to pull out some of the extra disposable foil pans to put more food in. I could feel her eyes on me as I did so.

“You seem to know your way around his kitchen.”

“Well, she’s been here for two days cooking, so I should hope so.” Dieter said with an annoyed tone. 

“Have you been spending a lot of time here, cooking, Talia?”   

I felt like she was insinuating something. 

“No, actually. Yesterday was my first time coming here.” 

Anna raised her eyebrow in response. Dieter stopped packaging the food and gave her a pointed look. She said nothing else as she made her way back outside, passing Gabby, Shaun, and the kids as they came inside. She didn’t even acknowledge them. I looked at Dieter and he shrugged, then went back to what he was doing. 

Gabby came over and hugged me in a tight embrace as she said, “It was so nice meeting you. I hope we can spend more time together very soon.” 

She turned to her brother, hugging him just as tightly. As she released him, she gave him a serious look before pointing at him to say, “Te amo hermano... y me gusta ella. No lo jodas.” (I love you brother…and I like her. Don’t fuck it up.)

Dieter blushed slightly as he laughed in response. He looked down as he replied, “También te amo, hermana.”

Dieter and I helped carry the leftovers outside to their car which resulted in more byes and hugs from the kids. Afterwards, we headed to the back yard. Lauren was still sitting at the table with Alex and another woman, who seemed to be attempting to flirt with him. He wasn’t impressed and Lauren looked annoyed. Dieter looked at Lauren, shaking his head. 

“Julia, cut it out,” he said to the woman. She rolled her eyes at him as she got up to stumble off elsewhere. 

The rest of the evening was fairly uneventful. Everyone else seemed nice enough and were friendly toward Lauren and I. Anna took it down a few notches and attempted a conversation with us. She wasn’t so bad, but she seemed to be having a hard time with it for whatever reason. 

Around nine thirty Lauren decided she was going to call it a night. She was exhausted after two long days of prepping for this thing. Alex jumped in to say he was pretty tired and going to head home as well. He asked Lauren if she was ok to drive. She said that she was. I scoffed and gave her a look that said, “Really?” I guarantee he would have offered her a ride home if she had said no. She stared at me momentarily, realizing what I was hinting at. She shook her head at me. I rolled my eyes in response. He did at least walk with her to the car. That was something, hopefully. 

Now that everyone I knew had left, I felt a little anxious, which led to a couple more drinks. Dieter didn’t leave my side after Lauren left. I think that was just as much for him as it was for me though. The more his friends shifted into party mode, the more tense he seemed. 

As the evening progressed, I noticed we were always touching in some way. It could have been anything from his leg being pressed against mine to his arm resting on the back of my chair twirling my hair. Some of his friends were giving him a hard time because he was being “boring” and not drinking more. I’m not sure what they expected from him. He was drinking and having a good time, but he wasn’t getting sloppy drunk like they were. This must be what he meant by them not being supportive.

It was close to midnight when everyone finally started to thin out. I busied myself with cleaning up while Dieter saw to it that everyone was covered getting home. Anna seemed to be lingering around to help with that also. However, I got the feeling she was waiting for me to leave too since she kept asking if I needed any help “finishing up.”  Dieter finally spoke up and told her we had it covered from here while he set her up with an uber. She seemed slightly annoyed at his response, but eventually left without a fuss.

Once she was out the door, he looked like he was ready to crash. I gathered up my things and was about to head home when he stopped me.

“Wait, where are you going?” 

“I’m gonna walk home. It’s not that far.”

“At this hour? You most certainly will not.”

“You don’t need to be driving.”

“Well, I’ll walk you then.”

“No. I don’t want to find you sleeping in the shrubbery when tomorrow rolls around.” 

I raised an eyebrow at him. He laughed.

“I’m not that far gone, sweetheart. I think I can handle it.” 

“It’s ridiculous for you to walk there and back.”

“You could just stay with me, and I’ll take you home in the morning.”

He seemed surprised by the words that came out of his own mouth. He clearly didn’t think about what he was saying before he said it. I stared at him, a little surprised too. This was a slippery slope he was on. 

“That probably isn’t a good idea...” 

“Oh come on, I can behave myself. You should know better than that by now. I’ll even make you some breakfast in the morning.” 

“You don’t know how to cook, remember?”

“I can handle the basics…”

I sighed. I really didn’t feel like walking home, seeing as the room was still spinning slightly. I really hoped this didn’t make things weird. 

“Fine, but I’m making breakfast.”

“Oh thank God. I didn’t want to do all that walking.” 

I laughed at him, “Yeah, me neither.” 

He walked over and put his hands on my hips from behind and started pushing me toward his bedroom. 

“Let’s go, then. I’m toast.”

He gave me some of his gym shorts and one of his band t-shirts to sleep in. He also had an extra toothbrush that he donated to the cause. I changed in his bathroom, then opened the door so he could come in to brush his teeth while I did the same. As we stood there, my mind wandered to all the wrong places, as usual. Sometimes it was the simplest things that made me want more. Usually, it was the domestic behaviors like this that really got me. 

I noticed he kept looking at me in the mirror as I casually looked around his bathroom. It was the first time I had been in that room, and I was trying to keep myself distracted. I noticed that it was surprisingly very clean. He probably has a maid, I thought. 

He finished brushing his teeth, then stood back in the doorway, continuing to watch me as I rinsed my mouth out. When I finished, I stood there awkwardly holding the toothbrush up, silently asking what to do with it. He laughed and took it from my hand and stuck it in the toothbrush holder. I felt a little flutter in my stomach. I don’t know why. It wasn’t like he didn’t already have a bunch of his stuff over at my house as it was. 

“What are you thinking about so hard?” He asked with a half smirk on his face. 

“I’m thinking you have a really clean bathroom for a dude. What are you thinking about so hard?”     

“That you look kind of adorable in my clothes that are like three sizes too big for you.” 

I looked down and laughed.

“I do feel like a child playing dress up.” 

We both started laughing as we walked toward the bed. The shorts were a problem. They didn’t want to stay on me, which caused him to laugh even harder. The t-shirt was pretty big, so I ended up losing the shorts before I crawled into bed. It just wasn’t going to work. 

“Don’t get any ideas.” I shot at him as I untied the drawstring and let them fall off to the floor on their own. He looked offended that I would suggest such a thing and I laughed at him.

Then he took off his shirt, acting in a shy manner, and shot back, “Don’t YOU get any ideas.” 

“Shut up and go to bed.” I responded as we both continued to laugh. 

We got settled and he turned off the lamp on his side. Lying in bed with him in the dark was not a good idea. I could almost feel the electricity in the air. I could feel his warmth radiating over to me. I didn’t think I was ever going to fall asleep, but eventually I did.  

I awoke the next morning to the feeling of a slight throbbing in my head, I most certainly had a hangover. It took me a moment to realize where I was and who was currently laying across me. At some point in the night, Dieter and I had migrated toward the middle of the bed. I was laying on my back and he was laying in the crook of my arm on his side, with his face buried in my neck. My hair was partially covering his face. He had one of his legs thrown across mine and his hand had found its way under my t-shirt and was resting on my bare stomach. Fuck. This is exactly what I didn’t want to happen. 

I laid there for several minutes trying to figure a way out of this situation that wouldn’t make it weird. To make things worse, he kept nuzzling his face further into my neck and hugging me tighter. A part of me wanted to wake him up and take things further, but I knew that was a terrible idea and I really needed to stop thinking like that. 

I finally bit the bullet and tried to slide out from under him. He groaned and tightened his grip. I put my hand on his head, giving him a small scratch, and told him I was getting up to make breakfast. He groaned again but let me slide out from under him. I wasn’t sure if he even knew what was going on. He seemed out of it.

I made my way to his kitchen and started pulling out ingredients for an omelet and took a few minutes to figure out how to work his ridiculously complicated coffee maker. I pulled my hair back in a twisty knot to keep it out of my face while I worked. As I was cooking the bacon, I heard the front door open. I turned around, confused, and found Anna walking around the corner. She froze when she saw me in the kitchen, cooking, in Dieter’s shirt with no pants. I’m sure that looked great.

“Oh, Anna, hi. Ummm, would you like some breakfast?” I offered with what I can only describe as a grimace on my face. That a way to make it awkward, Talia.

“Umm no. I don’t eat that stuff. I’m vegan, but thanks. Where’s Dieter?”

“I think he’s still in bed.” 

“Oh, well I was going to see if he wanted to go out to breakfast and catch up, but I can see that’s probably a no.” 

I smiled nervously. I wasn’t really sure how to handle this. Luckily, Dieter chose that moment to come stumbling into the kitchen, still half asleep, in nothing but his shorts. This was the first time I was getting the full view of his topless form in the light of day and Christ he looked more amazing than he did last time I saw him like this. I tried not to stare, but it was hard.

“Oh, there you are.” Anna said, rather sarcastically. 

“I came by to see if you wanted to grab breakfast, but obviously you’re covered. So, I’ll just let you two get back to it.”

“You can stay and eat with us if you want,” he offered. 

“You know I don’t eat that shit. Call me when you finally have a free minute to yourself, please.”

She gave a flippant wave as she walked toward the front door. As soon as the door closed, he leaned across the island, propping his head on his hand.

“Remind me to move the hidden key so she can’t walk in like that anymore, please. I don’t like that.”  

“I don’t think she’s a fan of me.”

“She’s not really a fan of anyone who isn’t ‘like us’. She thinks I’m lying to her about us dating and she’s also pretty damn salty that I haven’t been at her beck and call here lately. She doesn’t get the whole self-improvement thing. I’m just supposed to be fine as I was. So, don’t take it personally. It’s just her and her need to control everything.”

“She thinks we’re dating?”

“Yes, because I’ve been spending so much time with you and Lauren. It’s the only plausible explanation in her mind. Of course, I’m sure finding you here this morning isn’t gonna help that any.”

“Oh well. That sounds like a personal problem she needs to deal with,” I said with a shrug. 

“Says you. I’m the one having to deal with the fallout. I hate to just cut her off because we’ve been friends since we were teenagers. Hopefully, she’ll eventually come around and learn to be more supportive of my choices.” 

“Fair point. Maybe she will.” I gave him a small smile and went back to making the omelets. It really was unfortunate that he didn’t have more supportive friends. I could see why he would distance himself and seek support elsewhere.

He pulled himself up to sit on the counter next to the stove, watching me work. Occasionally biting his lip. Of course, he would put himself right in my line of sight without a shirt on. It was taking everything I had in me to not stare at his bare arms or chest. Add the lip biting to that and I just wanted to melt into a puddle. I felt like he knew it too.

After we ate, he started on the dishes while I put away the leftovers and all the ingredients that I had pulled out. He kept moving around me to grab things that needed washing. As he did so, I noticed that he was purposefully brushing against me in some way. Once I realized what he was doing, I turned my head and gave him an admonishing look. He responded with a big grin.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Seriously? You know why.” I had to bite my bottom lip to keep from smiling, which caught his attention. I watched his eyes drop to my lips briefly. I inhaled sharply and turned away from him. Fuck. I knew last night was going to make things weird. I needed to reign it in. I didn’t want to ruin the friendship we had built thus far. 

Once I finished, I went to change back into my clothes. He got dressed soon after so he could take me home. I felt like we probably needed some space today, so when he asked me what my plans were for the day, I lied. I told him I needed to do something to prepare for a meeting on Monday. He shook his head, then inhaled deeply. He had an odd look on his face, but I let it go. He pulled into the driveway and eyed me with a serious look as I gathered my things. He leaned over and gave me a small kiss on the cheek, like he always did when telling me bye. Both of us lingered a second longer than we should have. I pulled away and smiled tightly at him. 

“Call me later, yeah?” 

He nodded and gave a half smile in return, but he wouldn’t look at me. I let myself out of the car and headed inside. I dropped my things on the floor and immediately sunk down onto the large, overstuffed sectional. I wasn’t really sure what just happened, but the sparks were definitely still there between us. Emotionally, I was currently in a much better place than I had been, mostly because of him, but I still wasn’t sure if I was ready for that. I wasn't sure that he was either. I decided to push everything out of mind and pretend it didn’t happen. Maybe I was reading into things too much.

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~ Monthly BL Breakdown: December 2022 ~  

🎆 Happy 2023!!! 🥂

Disclaimer: ALL shows can be streamed here or here, as well as on Youtube and other platforms. For more info on where to watch what, check out this post!

New breakdowns are coming at the end of every month - feel free to add stuff! (previous breakdowns)

What came out this month? (green tick = seen or currently watching)

🌟 Oh! My Assistant - December 1st (South Korea)

🌟 609 Bedtime Story - December 2nd (Thailand) ✅

🌟 My School President - December 2nd (Thailand) ✅

🌟 Si Andy, Si Lauren o Si Peng? - December 3rd (Philippines)

🌟 Fudanshi Bartender no Tashinami (international release on GagaOOlala) - December 8th (Japan) 

🌟 Semantic Error: The Movie (international release) - December 9th (South Korea)

🌟 The Warp Effect (BL sidestory) - December 12th (Thailand) ✅

🌟 Never Let Me Go - December 13th (Thailand) ✅

🌟 The Director Who Buys Me Dinner - December 15th (South Korea)

🌟 Ameiro Paradox - December 15th (Japan)

🌟 Coffee Melody Special Episode (PlengDuean) - December 18th (Thailand)

🌟 The New Employee - December 21st (South Korea)

🌟 Coffee Melody Special Episode (NueaJeen) - December 25th (Thailand)

🌟 HIStory5: Love in the Future - December 28th (Taiwan)

Monthly likes/dislikes

❣️ The Warp Effect - I’m not gonna lie I knew exactly that this show would have me in a chokehold from the moment they released the pilot trailer and I was right lmao. It’s phenomenal. It’s fun, it’s chaos, it’s spicy. exactly the kind of anarchy I was craving jdhfgk. New is doing a very good job at portraying Alex, which is surprising because he was part of the reason I was hesitant about the show as I’m not his biggest fan. But I’m so fond of Alex and also him and Fah as Jean have an A+ chemistry. Army is my bitch lmao I love him so much and the 3 of them contribute a great deal to the vibe that makes the show work. The side couples are also very interesting and mostly props to Sing for giving his all in this type of plot because that shit requires some courage lmao. It’s a textbook Jojo series and his signature way of not beating around the bush is very visible here. Some people said they find the hyper-focus on the sexual themes juvenile but I disagree. The exaggeration of the plot is a great way of pointing a finger at these themes and breaking a stigma; especially at GMMTV. I love it. 10/10 so far. 

👎🏻 Remember Me - This show has taken a very disappointing turn about halfway through. The stories all had a very sweet and interesting start and I liked the slow pacing at first but now it’s just draggy and annoying. Everything has become 80% slower and the scenes are repetitive and tedious. At this point I'm only watching the GunGolf story and even that has parts that I can’t help but skip. Their breakup was very strange and unnecessary to me and I have no idea how they plan to fix it in the remaining 2 episodes. What a shame. 3/10. 

New series & movie announcements

🎥 The Last Time - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Unintentional Love Story - Date TBA (South Korea) 

🎥 Born To Be Y - Date TBA (Thailand) 

🎥 Love At First Paint (TikTok series) - Date TBA (Thailand) 

🎥 Y Universe (starring KaownahTurbo & others) - Coming August 2023 (Thailand)

🎥 Personal Manager (produced by MFlow) - Date & Cast TBA (Thailand) 

🎥 Tin Tam Jai (produced by MFlow) - Coming February 27th 2023 (Thailand) 

🎥 Time (produced by MFlow) - Date TBA (Thailand) 

🎥 Love in the Big City (novel adaption) - Date TBA (South Korea) 

🎥 Pit Babe - Date TBA (Thailand) 

🎥 My Dear - Date TBA (Thailand) 

🎥 Check Out (Movie version) - Date TBA (Thailand) 

🎥 Mystique in the Mirror - Date TBA (Thailand) 

🎥 Our Dating Sim - Date TBA (South Korea) 

🎥 Death Kaleidoscope (novel adaption; possibly bromance) - Date TBA (China) 

🎥 Bokura no Shokutaku (manga adaption) - Date TBA (Japan)

🎥 Hot Bamee and Yummy Gyogung - Date TBA (Thailand) 

🎥 Eccentric Romance - Date TBA (South Korea) 

🎥 Wuju’s Bakery - Date TBA (South Korea) 

Other news from the BL world

❗️ The following BL actors won at this year’s GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022: 

Bright Vachirawit: Actor of the Year 

Apo Nattawin & Mile Pakphoom: Breakthrough Actors 

Mew Suppasit: Top Trender

❗️ The following BL actors/productions won at this year’s สุดสัปดาห์ Y Awards 2022: 

YinWar: Star Duo of the Year 

Bite Me Series: Best Inspiring Series 

PP Krit: All Time Popular & Favorite Social Media Star 

BillkinPP: Best Original Soundtrack

Not Me: Best Series Based on Books, Best Screenplay, Best Director 

Cutie Pie: Y Series of the Year

Zee Pruk: Actor of the Year 

Nunew Chawarin: Actor of the Year 

ZeeNunew: Rising Star Duo of the Year

❗️ JaFirst were confirmed as the leads in the upcoming BL Be Mine SuperStar. Other cast members are Benjamin Brasier (2Moons2), Bosston Suphadach (Between Us), Kokliang Parinya (TharnType) and others. 

❗️ Following the success of Manner of Death and Triage, the novel “Euthanasia” by Sammon will be adapted into a series titled Spare Me Your Mercy and will be produced by One31. BibleBuild (KinnPorsche) are rumored as the leads. 

❗️ Golf Tanwarin (director of The Eclipse & 609 BS) announced that SmartJames (Don’t Say No) will be part of the upcoming BL movie Moments of Love. Other cast members are Fort T. (Love in the Air) & more. 

❗️ Triage won “Best BL series” and “Best BL scene” at this year’s CBLO awards. 

❗️ The Domundi 2023 Lineup Event was held on December 13th. The following BLs were announced:

Bed Friend Series (starring NetJames)

Middleman’s Love (starring TutorYim)

Naughty Babe (Starring MaxNat)

Love Upon a Time (starring NetJames)

The Next Prince (starring ZeeNunew)

Cutie Pie 2 You (4 episodes) - airing January 6th

2 Worlds (starring MaxNat)

Punk Spy (starring Tommy S. & others)

Our Winter (Korean collaboration, starring TutorYim)  

Unknown movie (starring ZeeNunew)

❗️ The production company Be On Cloud will hold their 2023 lineup event on January 18th. 

❗️ The following BL actors/productions won at this year’s Thailand Digital Awards:

The Eclipse: Best Y Series 

JoongDunk: Couple of the Year 

Job Thuchapon: Outstanding Actor in a Y Series 

Mean Phiravich: Best Male Rising Star Award 

Danny Bandit (2Moons3): New Rising Star Award 

Ultimate Troop Co Ltd (Remember Me): Best Creative Production of a Y Series

❗️ The following BL actors/productions won at this year’s Y Universe Awards:

LoveMechanics: Best Y Series 

Cutie Pie: 7 awards 

YoonTon (Unforgotten Night): Best Leading Role 

Sing Harit (Not Me): Best Baddy

❗️ Nutt Witsarut (SCOY) and Boat YongYut (My Secret Love) have been confirmed as the leads in the upcoming BL Hot Bamee and Yummy Gyogung, which is an adaption from Jamie's novel with the same title.

❗️ TVThunder released posters for a still unknown series with Prom Ratchaphat, Mark Siwat and Plan Rathavit as the leads. Name, date & genre is still unknown. 

❗️ Actors Toptap Jirakit, Puimek Napasorn and Gunsmile Chanagun have officially left GMMTV. 

❗️ The upcoming BL Love Syndrome will air on March 4th. 

Upcoming series & movies for January

☝🏻 Oh! My Assistant (Movie version) - January 2nd (South Korea) 

☝🏻 Beautiful Scars - January 2nd (Philippines) 

☝🏻 Cutie Pie 2 You - January 6th (Thailand) 

☝🏻 EarthMix Space Season 2 - January 17th (Thailand) 

☝🏻 Individual Circumstances - January 19th (South Korea) 

☝🏻 Hit Bite Love - January 21st (Thailand) 

☝🏻 Suki Suki Wan Wan! (possibly bromance) - January 24th (Japan) 

☝🏻 Bokura no Micro na Shuumatsu (The End of the World With You) - January 29th (Japan) 

☝🏻 The Luminous Solution - January TBA (Thailand) 

☝🏻 Future - January TBA (Thailand) 

[cozycompositions]

@febuwhump Day 7: Forced to Watch

Hello, Lovelies! Big thanks to @that-gal-kay for helping me with this idea! Many many a credit to her!

The fever was ravishing the camp like a new plague. The doctors tried to quarantine it, that didn’t help anything. Eventually the doctors ended up sick, as well. Whatever this sickness was, it was fast and aggressive. Men were dropping like flies, it seemed as though this illness was taking more lives than the entire cause.

General Washington pleaded with Congress, for more medicine, more doctors, anything. Congress did nothing.

So the anger Washington felt when Alexander Hamilton fell ill was entirely directed at them.

And at himself. And at whoever Hamilton got the fever from. And at Alexander for not staying inside, where it’s safe.

Washington was sat in the chair next to Hamilton’s cot. He hadn’t left Alexander’s side since the news of his illness had reached him. One of the last remaining medics, a transfer from Albany, had tried his best to keep Washington away from the boy, (no force on Heaven or Earth could ever do so) Washington would catch the fever himself. They could not afford to lose the general.

Nevertheless, Washington had rushed to the boy’s side, taking care of him as only a father could. The boy was laying in Washington’s own room, he would not allow Alexander to catch even more if his death in the medical tent. He had been asleep for nearly eight hours, occasionally spasming or moaning softly in pain.

Washington did what he could; keeping a cool cloth on the aide’s head, changing his sheets often, holding him. George didn’t have a care in the world for his own health - he just wanted Alexander to be okay.

Hamilton stirred, for the first time since he had been moved to this room. Washington perked up, quickly lighting a candle on the bedside table. Night had long fallen at this point.

“Mn… Sir?” Hamilton groaned softly, his voice hoarse with sleep.

“Hamilton,” Washington smiled. He was thrilled to see his boy awake.

“Wh’a time’s it?” Hamilton worried, attempting to pull himself into a seated position, “I can work… din’t mean to fall ‘sleep… sir.”

Washington gently pushed the boy back down. “No work for you, dear heart. Just rest now, it’s okay,” he cooed.

“Sick?”

“Sick.”

“Like Jack?”

John Laurens, Washington cringed. Laurens has been taken by the fever a mere month prior. Washington remembered how Alexander had shut himself away, literally and metaphorically. He became even more withdrawn and distant than usual, everyone could tell the death of his best friend took an incredible toll on the boy. They all knew it was just another loss to add to the list.

Washington recalled how Hamilton had sat by John’s bedside just as he was now.

“Yes,” Washington ground out. “Like Jack.”

Hamilton was already asleep again.

He didn’t wake again for another few hours. It was just before dawn when Washington felt the small hand in his own shift. He lifted his head, gosh how his neck ached from sleeping in this chair, to see Hamilton stirring restlessly in his sleep, tossing his head side to side with his sweaty brow pinched together.

“Alexander,” Washington gently shook his aide. “Time to wake up son, come on. You can do it.”

Alexander jolted awake with a gasp. In the candlelight, George could see the tears that burned in his cloudy eyes.

“Oh, dear boy,” Washington sighed. He took the now warm cloth from where it had fallen next to Alexander’s head, and rose to soak it in the basin.

“Pa…”

Washington froze at that. He spun around, and yes, Hamilton was looking at him. He was delirious, Washington knew that, but he would be lying if he said it didn’t make his heart swell for Alexander to call him that.

George made his way back to the bed, drawing the cloth over Hamilton’s skin. Alexander sighed at the cool water.

“I’m right here, Alexander,” George cooed softly.

“Pa, it hurts.”

“What hurts, dear?”

“Everything. And… and here,” Hamilton moved to touch his chest.

“You’re sick, Alexander, it’s okay. The pain will be gone soon. You just need to rest.”

Alexander recovered quickly after that. When he awoke the next morning, he had no recollection of their previous interaction. For George, it was a blessing that Hamilton did not remember, lest he become cross over the attention he was receiving.

Despite Washington’s protests, Alexander was back to work within the week. George told him, he had told the stupid boy he should rest more, that he was no good to the war if he worked himself ill again.

“I’ve pressing things to do,” Alexander would always respond.

There was one day, six evenings after their conversation, when Hamilton’s condition worsened again. It had just been a small cough at first, no more than the boy inadvertently clearing his throat. Then it became coughing fits, teary eyes. His writing never stopped. By that evening Washington was done watching the poor boy do this to himself.

“Time for bed, Lieutenant,” he said with no aggression behind his voice.

“I cannot possibly rest now, sir,” Hamilton said without looking up, the movements of his quill never stopping. Washington sighed and moved to grab the boy’s arm to pull him up himself. As soon as George’s hand touched Hamilton’s arm, the boy heaved a sudden sob and shot out of his chair.

“Don’t touch me!”

Washington took a startled step back. Hamilton’s chest was heaving as he dissolved into another fit of coughing - choking. George reached out to steady the boy, only to be pushed back again.

“Please, sir, you may get sick,” Hamilton pleaded. Washington was mildly offended at being shoved away, not realizing it was Alexander’s fear of losing him the way he did John, his mother…

Washington did know the boy was not in his right mind, because he had tears running down his flushed face. Hamilton would never allow Washington to see him cry.

George moved the chair out of the way and grabbed the boy’s shoulder’s to stop his swaying (and hold the child still when he fought against his hold).

“So you are with fever, yes?” Washington asked gently. Hamilton sniffed and nodded. George turned and entered the hallway, stopping a servant boy and requesting for him to bring the medic to his rooms, Hamilton was ill again. When he turned back, Alexander was pressed against the back wall, crying still, but staring at something beyond Washington.

“Come to me, son. Let’s get you into your bed,” Washington prodded, moving closer to the delirious aide. When Hamilton didn’t respond, Washington’s brow furrowed in concern. Hamilton had never failed to answer his call before now.

“Son?”

Hamilton tilted his head and furrowed his brow, still gazing over Washington’s shoulder as if that wall was so interesting.

“John…?”

Then suddenly, he was pitching forward into Washington’s arms.

[papermoonloveslucy]

MOVIES on TV!

Part 1 ~ The Movies of “I Love Lucy”

When “I Love Lucy” premiered in 1951, Lucille Ball was a bona fide movie star. By contrast, her creation Lucy Ricardo was a fan - idolizing film stars and Hollywood. 

~FACTUAL FILMS~ 

THE TALL MEN ~ “Lucy Visits Graumans” (1955) 

Other than this establishing shot, there is no mention of the film, which starred Clark Gable and Jane Russell. “Lucy” actors Will Wright and Harry Shannon were also in the cast. It premiered at Graumans on September 22, 1955. 

BLOOD ALLEY ~ “Lucy and John Wayne” (1955)

The film is promoted by Wayne approving of a large poster of the film, which co-starred Lauren Bacall. 

SABRINA ~ “Getting Ready” (1954)

LUCY: (on the phone) “Would you like me to give a message to any of the gang out there? You know, Clark or Cary or Van or Marlon? Oh, all right. (writing) Tell Bill Holden that Marion Van Vlack saw ‘Sabrina’ five times!”

Sabrina is a 1954 romantic comedy-drama directed by Billy Wilder, based on Samuel A. Taylor’s play Sabrina Fair. In addition to Holden, the movie starred Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn. “I Love Lucy” character actors Ellen Corby and Nancy Kulp play supporting roles.

THE COUNTRY GIRL ~ “L.A. at Last” (1955) 

William Holden promotes his latest film co-starring Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly. Also in the cast were “Lucy” actors Sarah Selby, Frank J. Scanell, Gene Reynolds, Paul Fix, and Harold Miller. 

THE BIG COMBO ~ “The Star Upstairs” (1955)

Cornel Wilde promotes his latest film co-starring Richard Conte, Brian Donlevy, and Alan Wallace. Also in the cast were “Lucy” actors Jack Chefe and William Conaty. 

A PRIZE OF GOLD ~ “The Tour” (1955) 

Richard Widmark promotes his latest film, his first for Columbia Pictures. 

CAMILLE ~ “The Dancing Star” (1955)

While singing “How About You” with Van Johnson, Lucy mentions the 1936 film Camille, which starred Greta Garbo and Robert Taylor. Although Taylor never appeared on the series, Lucy claims to have met him at the Farmer’s Market and gotten his autograph on an orange. As for Van Johnson, he appeared with Lucy and Desi in Too Many Girls (1940) and with Ball in Easy To Wed (1946).  

There are several other mentions of the film throughout the series, but it is unclear if they are referring to the character from the Dumas fils book and play or the film. This is also true of Gone With The Wind. 

CAPTAIN LIGHTFOOT ~ “In Palm Springs” (1955)

Guest star Rock Hudson promotes his latest film co-starring Barbara Rush and Jeff Morrow. 

THE SHEIK ~ "The Hedda Hopper Story" (1955)

MRS. MCGILLICUDDY: "Oh, and I must see the house where Rudolph Valentino lived.  Oh, I'll never forget him in ‘The Sheik’.  (sings) I'm the Sheik of Araby. Your love belongs to me..." LUCY: "You know, they're grooming Ricky to be another Rudolph Valentino." MRS. MCGILLICUDDY: "Ricky? Ricky who?" RICKY: "Ricky me. That's who." MRS. MCGILLICUDDY: "You? (mocking laugh) Why, you're not fit to touch the hem of his bernouse!"

THE IRON PETTICOAT ~ “Lucy and Bob Hope” (1956)

As Hope enters Yankee Stadium, a young fan (David Saber) asks him for an autograph. Before granting it, he asks the boy “Have you seen my latest picture, ‘The Iron Petticoat?’”  The boy eagerly replies, “Yes, sir.”  However, the film, co-starring Katherine Hepburn, didn't premiere in the USA until early January 1957, three months after this episode aired. It was produced and directed by Ralph and Betty! Not the Ramseys, but Betty Box and Ralph Thomas. Hope had appeared in two films with Lucille Ball, and would do two more. 

LIFEBOAT ~ “The Celebrity Next Door” (1957) 

Ethel gushes to Tallulah Bankhead that she saw her in Lifeboat (1944). 

SAYONARA ~ “The Ricardos Go To Japan” (1959)

Trying to be savvy about Japanese customs, Lucy says she sat through Sayonara twice. The 1957 film details a romance between an Air Force pilot (Marlon Brando) and a Japanese woman (Miyoshi Umeki), winning four Oscars.

FOREVER DARLING ~ “Ricky’s European Booking” (1955) 

The episode features the Pied Pipers singing the title song from Lucy and Desi’s upcoming fantasy film featuring James Mason. 

At the end of the original broadcast of “Bon Voyage”, there was a tag scene to promote the film (and record). Although cut for syndication, the DVD restores this tag scene. Lucy and Desi [or is it Ricky?] are seen sitting in deck chairs.

LUCY: “Did you see the ship’s newspaper? They just raved about your new MGM record of ‘Forever, Darling.’ They said it’s gonna be one of the top records of the year. Let’s get them to play it on the public address system. I know how modest you are, but think what a treat it would be for the passengers.”

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS ~ “Lucy in the Swiss Alps” (1956)

LUCY: “You remember that picture 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'? Somebody shot a pistol and it caused a great, big avalanche.”

After getting trapped by an avalanche, Ethel asks “How'd they get out in 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'? Lucy replies that “They waited for the spring thaw!”

~FICTIONAL FILMS~

DON JUAN

The film that takes Ricky Ricardo to Hollywood is mentioned in dozens of episodes. 

“Don Juan is all about love. It’s got nothing to do with marriage.” ~ “Don Juan and the Starlets” (1955)

SIGNORA LORENZO: “Hark! Do I hear a footfall? Is that you, Don Juan?” DON JUAN: “Yes, it is I, O lovely one. Would that I had the power to tell you what is in my heart tonight.” SIGNORA LORENZO: “What do you mean, my dearest?” DON JUAN: “I have come to say farewell.“ SIGNORA LORENZO: “No, say not so.” DON JUAN: “Would that I could ask you to fly with me, but I know that you’re devoted to your husband, Count Lorenzo.” SIGNORA LORENZO: “Yes, much as I love you, I must stay with him. He is old and feeble and he needs me.” DON JUAN: “But for him, I would sweep you into my arms and carry you over yon garden wall.” SIGNORA LORENZO: “Oh, that I could cut these ties that bind me!” DON JUAN: “Do not cry, my dearest. It was not meant to be. I had no right to win your heart. I had no chance to win your love. So, now, I’m afraid I must say farewell."

Lucy reads that Variety reports that Ricky’s Don Juan is scheduled to have a $3 million budget and be filmed in color. Errol Flynn played Don Juan in Adventures of Don Juan in 1948, which was also in color and budgeted at 3.5 million dollars. Douglas Fairbanks played the character in 1934, and John Barrymore was in a 1926 version that featured a young Hedda Hopper, before she turned to journalism.

MOON OVER BAGHDAD ~ “The Mustache” (1952)

A talent scout (John Brown) is casting a new film called Moon Over Baghdad, an Arabian nights-style Technicolor extravaganza. This is the first time we get a hint of Ricky’s movie aspirations, which will eventually take the foursome to Hollywood in season 4. Through tenuous connections (“My agent has a friend whose brother-in-law knows the talent scout’s wife.”), Ricky, Lucy (beard concealed), and the Mertzes all vie for his consideration. In the final scene, Lucy has finally managed to remove her whiskers and Ricky lands a screen test for the film, although we never hear anything about it again, even when he tests for Don Juan in season 4.  There’s also an offer for Lucy.

LUCY: “I don’t care what they pay me. I am not going to play the part of your father!”

WOMEN FROM MARS ~ “Lucy is Envious” (1953) 

Lucy and Ethel make money to fulfill a pledge by doing a stunt for an upcoming film, Women from Mars. The plot was most likely inspired by the 1953 film The War of the Worlds which is also about a Martian invasion. Two days before this episode aired, a British film called Devil Girl from Mars hit US cinemas. Also hitting the big screen in 1953 was Invaders From Mars, which featured Hillary Brooke (“The Fox Hunt”) and Richard Deacon (“The Celebrity Next Door”). America had Martian madness!

BITTER GRAPES ~ “Lucy’s Italian Movie” (1956)

On the train to Rome, Lucy is eyed by Vittorio Philippi (Franco Corsaro). Taking the title literally, Lucy investigates the wine-making business, leading to one of the funniest scenes in television history as Lucy stomps grapes. 

After a tussel in the vat, Lucy proves to ‘blue’ for the role - a typical American tourist - which goes to Ethel instead. Lucy one bitter grape! 

TROPICAL RHYTHMS ~ “Home Movies” (1954)

Ricky creates an audition film for a television project. Then Lucy and the Mertzes add their own home movie (a Western) to create a very chaotic film. 

GUYS & DOLLS ~ “Lucy and the Dummy” (1955)

When the episode was running short, a preview clip of the upcoming MGM film musical starring Frank Sinatra was inserted into the Executive Show sequence. After one airing, the sequence was removed and has never been restored. The morning after the original broadcast, fans phoned a bewildered Sinatra to tell him he was on “I Love Lucy” last night - which he knew nothing about! 

~UNMENTIONED TITLES~

Un-Titled Florida Project ~ “Desert Island” (1956)

Ricky announces that he’s going to be in a film about the history of the state of Florida. The movie will feature Claude Akins (as a giant native), Joi Lansing and Jil Jarman. Ricky says he will appear in the ‘modern’ scenes playing with his band in the hotel nightclub. In real life, Desi Arnaz got his start in showbusiness in a Florida nightclub.

CLUNY BROWN ~ “The Fox Hunt” (1956) 

A few seconds of establishing stock footage of Berkshire Manor was taken from the 1938 Ernst Lubitch film Cluny Brown, which was filmed by 20th Century Fox in a Hollywood studio, but takes place in England. In the film, the home is named Friars Carmel Manor, but with the exception of the lettering bearing the name, the footage is identical.

STAGE DOOR ~ “Lucy’s Italian Movie” (1956)

LUCY: “The calla lilies are in bloom again.”

This is a quote from Stage Door (1937), which Lucille Ball always called her ‘big break’. It was Katherine Hepburn’s first line in the play within the film, and was repeated throughout the movie. Ball always admired Hepburn, and it is possible the writers included the line as an homage to her.

BUS STOP ~ “Lucy and Superman” (1957) 

The Appleby’s come over for a social evening. As the scene opens, Caroline is in mid-sentence talking about a film.  

CAROLINE: “And he picked up Marilyn Monroe, slung her over his shoulder and carried her off!”

Although the title is never mentioned, the film they are discussing is Bus Stop, starring Marilyn Monroe and Don Murray. It was released in August 1956, two and a half months before this episode was filmed. Frequent “Lucy” character actor Hans Conried has a featured role in the film.

HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE ~ “Changing the Boys Wardrobe” (1953)

The gang is heading to the movies to see “That picture we’ve been trying to get to for weeks with Marilyn Monroe.” The movie is either Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, which premiered in New York City in July 1953, or How To Marry A Millionaire, which premiered (just in Los Angeles) one day after this episode was filmed.

ETHEL: “Wasn’t that a wonderful dress she had on in the big number?”  

Both films were musicals, so this doesn’t narrow it down very much. In either case, it is likely that the title goes unmentioned because Lucy and Desi had just filmed The Long, Long Trailer for MGM Studios and How To Marry a Millionaire and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes were 20th Century Fox pictures.

~FILM INSPIRATIONS~

MURDER AT THE VANITIES ~ “Lucy Gets Into Pictures” (1955)

Lucy finally gets a part as a murdered showgirl in an (un-named) Hollywood movie directed by Ricky’s friend Frank Williams (Lou Krugman). The film may have been inspired by 1934′s Murder at the Vanities, in which Lucille Ball had an uncredited role as a showgirl.

THE MAJOR AND THE MINOR ~ “The Kleptomaniac” (1952)

Under hypnosis (and with a knowing wink to Ethel), Lucy reverts to childhood, with a story and a voice doubtlessly influenced by Ginger Rogers in the 1942 film The Major and the Minor. 

LUCY: “It all started when I was a little girl. I was riding on the streetcar one day and I looked up and I saw a box and it said, 'take one.’ So I took one. From then on, I took anything that came into my pretty head even though it didn’t say 'take one.'  I took a bright new penny. I took a bicycle. I took a little boy. But my mother made me give him back.

DUCK SOUP ~ “Lucy and Harpo Marx” (1955) 

The mirror routine between Lucy and Harpo was first performed by Groucho in Duck Soup (1933). Lucille Ball and Harpo had appeared together in Room Service in 1938 for RKO Studios. 

DANCE, GIRL, DANCE ~ “Bullfight Dance” (1955)

The final look for Lucy’s bull costume was no doubt inspired by Ferdinand the Bull, the story of the bull who’d rather pick flowers, than face the picador.  The character was integral to the story of Lucille Ball’s 1940 film Dance, Girl, Dance.

GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES ~ “Second Honeymoon” (1956)

The plot of this episode very closely follows the adventures of Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. In common with this episode and the film is extra Monty O'Grady, who played a passenger on both vessels!  Also look for “I Love Lucy” actors Norma Varden (Mrs. Benson in “The Ricardos Change Apartments”), Elliott Reid (Edward Warren from “Face To Face”), and Bennett Green (Desi’s stand-in and veteran background player).

Lorelei’s dinner companion turns out to be a seven year-old boy, just like Lucy’s ping pong partner turns out to be young Kenneth Hamilton played by nine year-old Harvey Grant.

Lucy gets stuck in a porthole just as Lorelei did, also draping a blanket around her shoulders so passersby wouldn’t know what was really going on.

~FILM FUNNIES~

“Ricky Needs an Agent” (1955)

Trying to suggest possible film projects for Ricky, Lucy insert him into the titles of some of Hollywood’s best-known movies:

“Ricky, Son of Flicka” / Thunderhead, Son of Flicka (1945)

“A Streetcar Named Ricardo” / A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)

“Gone With the Cuban Wind” / Gone With the Wind (1939)

“Three Cubans in a Fountain” / Three Coins in the Fountain (1945)

“It Happened One Noche” / It Happened One Night (1934)

“Seven Brides for Seven Cubans” / Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

“Meet Me in St. Ricky” / Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

“The Ricardos of Wimpole Street” / The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1957)

“Andy Hardy Meets the Conga Player” / Andy Hardy Meets Debutante (1940)

“Arsenic and Old Ricky” / Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

[biblethumpersims]

from the Simstablr of Candace Mills (@.godspiousprincess)

SPECIAL PROMO!!!!!!

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THIS time, I want to PLAY a little GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

COMMENT down below to GUESS what SEX this CHILD is, and if you are RIGHT then I’ll share a SPECIAL SECRET PROMO CODE to get TEN PERCENT OFF your next order of SMEXUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you can GUESS the NAME, I’ll give you a SPECIAL SECRET PROMO CODE to get FORTY PERCENT OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a STEAL (NOT in a NON-GOD HONORING WAY!!!!!!!), so START GUESSING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

comments section

camlovesjesus 25m

congrats, sis!!!!!! if you work hard, you miiiight catch up to me ;) I’ll guess a girl, maybe named Lauren?

godspinkprincesstaytay 21m

You’re sooo FUN, mommy!!! I love you and JESUS!!!!!

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godisparadise 17m

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godisparadise 8m   Oh ok. Sorry :c

[papirouge]

It’s hard these days on finding cute spaces and YouTube channels that are also Christian so thank you for your based takes on tumblr! 🫶🙏

I thought I found one. Thought, “oh ok cute blog, she’s Christian! And has a channel to watch!” But then.. it’s just about men and how women aren’t good enough. “How your husband is King” “your husband is your master, submit to him!” “if you’re not feminine enough, he will leave!”-types. And the comments are ALL from men 😒either going “lol no mgtow!” (And her comment being basically asking him to come back to date women like her??? because women are too misled and stupid to be alone— Girl..) OR being very misogynistic to women in general… but not to her. She’s special… then to see how she’s proudly sexist too. Pretty sure that’s a sin. And the idolatry of her husband and husbands in general being another big sin I noticed. then the lack of concern of these men commenting on a channel that’s supposedly for women. You never see anything from men going this hard for women….

Also I don’t have kids but have you noticed this weird overlap with Christian moms into more organic medicines and this weird new age spiritualism? Like this same girl I mentioned before was like this the more I dug into her comments. I’ve been noticing Christians that are skeptical of modern big pharma- fine ok but that doesn’t mean crystals and oils will “raise vibrations” to heal your child. Crystals are just rocks?? Oils are just oils?? Wtf does vibrational fields mean???? why are we tarot reading for healing now?????

You're welcome 🤍

Ah yes, dating guru as something else 👀

Female me is like "pickme behavior" but marketing student me is like "good move sis get that ca$h 💶" because nothing is more lucrative than cashing off male loneliness lmao

Lauren Chen is another example of this brand of not like other girl conservative pickme YouTuber. At some point she shoved herself into the colorist discourse of the Black community and a Black blogger read her TO FILTH it was soo ugly lmao There's no wonder these women stay in their lane of queenbee of scrotes bc women with a brain can easily see through their crap.

What's funny is that those women pretend talking to women but most of their audience are males, and I'm sure they know but since this mascarade is lining their pockets they keep going. The pickme demographics isn't that big for them to sustain dating guru like that and regular women with minimum of self worth will never waste time listening to this trash.

This new agey stuff is very rampant unfortunately. Coupled with the (totally justified) suspicious against big pharma following what we've been through the last few years... I'm not surprised Christians (moms) sliding into New Age territory to fix their health problems unfortunately... But there's also this thing with modern Christians who are like "lEt pEopLe eNjOy" whenever they get warned about the wicked yoke of some activities or objects (yoga, incense, etc.)

Steven Bancarz did a good video exposing New Age culture and why it's dangerous for Christians

[theuniverseawakens347]

Hiii… my name is Daisy.. I pretend to speak spanish so I get the boys.. but I only know like three words but if I talk slow enough I sound fluent ..omg this girl name cashay or ADONDI idk what it actually is ..but like I saw her Coochie and I ARTEST THAT AHIT FIRE.. and I AILLINGLY OASSED THAT SHIT AROUND FOR BUYERS like Clive Davis klan LELE artingnutom said I should do to get like .. my face lifted .. but really I just use filters ALL TH3 TIMES … bc like um.. im ugly ON THE INSIDE THEREFORE OUTSIDE.. and like the Botox and fillers on the lips ( hiding my herepes ) DISNT HELP.. I still feel VERY INSECURE about my body.. so I PHOTOSHOP TF OUT OF MYSELF AND CALL IT NATURAL .. ummm … I really just like me from the tits up.. but honestly sometimes I do feel they’re WAY TO BIG.. but daddy says I should keep em bc THEY MAKE THE MONEY RING.. ya tu sabes?? Si? ..but I still think I’m TH✌🏽 baddest bc like I DRUG TRISTAN WILKERSON AND DATED HIM “NATURALLY” BECAUSE NOAH DECORSI SAID IT WAS THE THING TO SO .. WITH ALISSA DUMBASS MORAN AND LAUREN LONDEN CROWD.. bc I ran w the 🐀’s .. of south central .. hot girl summer .. at summer walker clone wana be .. but my hips TWO SQUARED OFF AND NARROWED .. omg hair twirl.. I HATE CASHAY BUT INWANA BE HER SO FUCKING BAD I TRY N POSE LIKE HER IN MY OWN NUDES .. The boys don’t fall for it but I have WATERMELON tits.. thinking about getting a “soft” bbl like Tyler or TLO from TH3 wood .. oops 3 resets with these bitches AT LAUREN LONDON IS ME WHOS A CLONE OF CASHAY AHAHAH IM REALLY OBSESSED WITH CASHAY I GOT MY LASH BUSINESS IN HER DEAD SISTER CPN AND GUESS WHO KILLED HER SISTER.. haha DAISY FLORES MOM FROM A DIFFERENT SKIN SUIT.. I guess you all 💀🏴‍☠️🪦 POWERHOUSEOJ WILLINGLY TURNING YOU OVER YOU ANTI MASON “Illuminati” “spiritual” CUNT.

[returntosaturn271995]

Lauren and I

Lauren New Number: I just want to feel confident again I feel like I’ve lost that

Erin Burks: I think confidence comes from facing our small anxieties so they can’t get big For me: the opposite of depression is going out and doing something Even if it’s just have a glass of water or running 5 minutes or reading a chapter of a book. Remind yourself that you have agency, you’re not stuck and many people have faced your exact same issues and there’s a solution for all of them Childproof your toilet, recognize your fear of aging is a manifestation your fear of death which gets really strong after you have a child because you want to be around to protect them forever. Honestly Lauren, if I were you, I be confident as hell. You’ve built yourself a really beautiful life, don’t forget that.

Lauren New Number: And then to top it all off I get mad at myself thinking you’re going to kick yourself for these thoughts when you’re 50 you’re young and beautiful. lol I never win Thanks sis

Erin Burks: It’s hard to win against ourselves I lose battles all the time But you’re sooo much stronger than you give yourself credit for And TBH I’ve always had the sense that I’ll peak at 45 I was such a dramatic child, everyone else was fantasizing about being a wizard or a ninja and I would want to be rich middle-aged divorcee. Like goals.

Lauren New Number: Speaking of… Are you dating anybody?

Erin Burks: Oh yeah, at least you don’t have to worry about dying alone

[mxstball]

[War on Olympus] Thanks

Heidi was walking through the Distortion World and eventually Mona's Abyss. Even though she was walking alongside Zenith and walking carefully behind everyone else, she still feel isolated to some extent. Heidi noticed the standard pull from the Presence, but she could also feel a pull from another direction -- from her own counterpart.

"Ugh, Lacey. Not now. We're not even staying long, just transitioning to Morrigan's world." She shook her head. "Don't you got like, Harmony to checkpoint or Hera to get you to see her or something?"

"...Well, Harmony, yes. Though, it's a little complicated there." The True Arceus wasn't present, but she was still using her abilities to communicate with Heidi. "Was expecting for her to become my First Contact of the world of Sheol until everything happened."

"Well, still, what do you want? I don't think either I nor Lauren are in the mood for sidequests right now, especially since we're so close to finishing things."

"I just... wanted to thank you again."

"Hm?"

"Want to thank you for agreeing to all of this -- to allowing Mona to finally give her the thing that she desired... and for trusting in her with the remaining humans of your and Lauren's home."

"Well, it's because of her that we can do this in the first place. If she wanted to betray and harm the humans, she would have done it a long time ago."

"Yeah, but I still want to thank you and Lauren. Know that I'm going to root for you from here, okay? I know that you could probably do this all yourself, but the fact I still want to cheer for your success."

"Thanks, Lacey." She smiled. "I appreciate it, and hopefully when she makes her own world, we can find a way to make a version of me that lets you stay there."

"Knowing Mona, I'm sure she has plans for that." Arceus chuckled. "For now, focus on the batlefield and to Big Sis, alright? I care about her as much as you do."

Heidi nodded. "Of course."

"Oh-- and don't worry about me. Found out that I can go in the Distortion World while you're fighting, so I should be fine in seeing her."

Heidi rolled her eyes. "Because of course you'd be." She laughed. The True Arceus is always trying to find a way around just sitting around, isn't she?

[onlyhereforthestories]

Switched Alliances - Part 3 (Leila Ouahabi x Reader)

Brighton. Quarter final. England vs Spain. You were not ready. You had been sat with two jerseys on your hotel bed in front of you for the last hour. On the one hand you wanted to support your sister and the country that had been your home for the majority of your life but on the other you wanted to support Leila and the country that you were born in.

God you hated how little you visited your birth country. It just held so much heart break that it was hard for you to think of it as anything other than the place that you were given away from.

Still stood in your sports bra you were snapped out of your thoughts by your phone ringing. Picking it up you were greater with a young Lauren pulling a funny face at you. God you loved that photo.

“Hey little sis what’s up? Shouldn’t you be getting into the zone or something?” Lauren rarely called you on match days, she was big on not having the outside world affect her headspace before a match.

“I can feel you having a debate with yourself from up here. I know you love me and support me so if you want to wear Ouahabi’s shirt then do it. You will always be my big sister no matter what differences we have on our birth certificates. I know whatever this is with Leila has made you think about the past but don’t let it stop you from something that could be great. You deserve the world y/n, don’t let your past define your future.” You forgot how well the girl knew you sometimes. She was honestly the best sister you could ever ask for and you were so glad that you had her and she felt the same way you did.

“You’re the best squirt. I have no idea what I did to deserve you in my life but I’m glad I do. Now go get yourself ready you have a final to make.” The laugh and beaming smile you could hear in her voice when she replied she would just do that was all you needed to hear. She knew that you were her biggest fan and no matter what debate you were having right now that would never change.

Once you ended the call you noticed the message you had received during that time. Leila's name was staring at you with a message that brought a smile to your face.

Hola. So I know today is going to be a tough one and I know what I’m like at games so I just want you to know that no matter what I do or say I want to get to know you. I can be an idiota when I get passionate and that causes me to act out sometimes. Just no matter what I want to speak to you after the game win or lose. Ps Wear your England shirt. I kinda want to see what you look like as an enemy 😉

You couldn’t help but smile at the text. How could someone who seems so sure of themselves be so soft and insecure. You found it endearing that she was so worried about what spicy pitch Leila could do to her chances of seeing you after the game but you knew she had nothing to worry about.

Hola. Thank you for saying this it was really cute but you don’t need too. I’ll speak to you whenever you want too no matter what happens in a game of football. As for the shirt I’ll wear yours for good luck to you for now until I leave but then yes I will be in your enemies shirt. Good luck my ball slamming Spaniard and I’ll see you later.

You grabbed the Spain shirt as you said you would and pulled it over your head. You were only going out to the coffee shop down the street anyway for breakfast so you weren’t too worried about anyone you knew seeing you in the enemies too today.

You are not letting me live that moment down are you? See you later hermosa

You hearted the message and took a moment to let it sink in that the Leila Ouahabi was calling you beautiful in person and over text.

After a quiet breakfast and sending Leila a text of you in her jersey before switching into Lauren’s one, you grabbed your stuff and got ready to meet your mum in the lobby.

You were a bundle of nerves mixed with excitement. Even though you had only met the Spanish woman a week ago she was already the first person you wanted to speak to when you woke up and your last thought before you fell asleep. Then there was the added thing of by the end of the night you were going to have one person you cared about at least sad and you didn’t like the people around you being sad.

You decided whatever the outcome you would be both happy with the person that won and sad with and for the person that didn’t. You just hoped you could be the best person for both of them in their states of euphoria or upset.

You were say talking to a few of the lionesses family members when the squads were read out over the tannoys, you cheered as loud as you could when Lauren’s name was called out in an unchanged England squad. You were waiting to cheer Leila in your head but her name never came. Sure that you must have just missed it you looked up the team announcement on your phone only to find out she was in fact on the bench.

You took a second to be slightly relieved that your sister and whatever Leila might be were not facing each other for the whole of this game. If Leila was on she’d be up against your sister and vice versa, something that would have your heart rate through the roof.

You felt really sorry for the woman, after she was brought off at half time in the last game and now loosing her starting spot. You wanted nothing more than to give her a hug right now and tell her you thought she was the best left back ever but you couldn’t. Instead you pulled your phone out and hoped maybe you could catch her before they all put them away.

I’ve just heard the team. I’m sorry. Your coach is an idiot for not playing my favourite and the best left back. I can’t wait to see your cute butt running around that pitch when he realises it.

You turned back to the conversation with your mum only to hear your phone ping a second or two later. Looking at the notification you were happy to see it was Leila hearting your message, you were glad she got to see it. Now you just hoped she would get on.

The first half went by in a flash. There was a lot of Spanish pressure that almost undid the England defence but the final ball wasn’t there. Spain suffocated the England strikers including your sister so that the normal free flowing English attack was none existent. The main chance of the half came from a free kick won by Beth Mead which you watched your sister step up to take. She whipped a dangerous ball into the box that bounced its way through to Ellen White who poked it home. Unfortunately your celebrations were cut short as the linesmen raised his flag as soon as it hit the net. But it was a sign, a little bit of excitement and the joke crowd was eating it up.

You were sat behind the benches and had been disappointed so far because you hadn’t managed to catch the eyes of the Spanish left back currently sitting on the bench down and to your left. She had jogged out to warm up once in the half and had been on her feet with her teammates when a decision didn’t go there way but not once had she turned to find you like she had in the previous two games.

You thought it might have something to do with the fact that you were English, well as far as she knew you were. It probably wouldn’t look too good on her if she turned around and smiled or waved to the English section of the family section. So you put that to the back of your mind and decided that watching her every now and again out the corner of your eye was enough for now.

When the second half began you felt the switch in the air. Both teams where more determined to get a point on the board and it showed in the way they were playing. Tackles were coming in more solidly and chances created.

Ten minutes into the half is when the deadlock is broken. Athena races down the right for Spain and pushes the ball past Daly and squares it into the path of the Esther. That’s the first goal England have conceded all tournament and it could be the one that knocks them out.

Your frown briefly left your face as you saw a smiley Leila making her way back to the bench after running over to celebrate with her teammates. The joy on the woman’s face enough for you to allow yourself that little moment of happiness mostly for her. It didn’t last long though as the game kicked off once again and the atmosphere was tense.

Being a goal down 10 minutes from the end of a game is never nice, neither as a player or a supporter but it’s even worse when it’s in a knockout game. If you don’t score than you don’t play in that competition again. A fact that was starting to creep up on you and the rest of the families supporting the current loosing team.

With your known super subs now on the field and the obvious slight exhaustion in all of the players games, the pace of the game has decreased a little. Something that played right into your sisters hands. She managed to find some space over on the right which Stanway spotted and after one failed cross that ricocheted back to her she sent in another one that perfectly found the head of Russo. You watched with baited breath as she nodded the ball down and into the path of Toone who was making her way into the 6 yard box and only once she smashed it home did you breathe properly again.

They had done it with 5 minutes to spare. You jumped and hugged your mum as you watched the girls celebrate on the pitch. It was only when the referees whistle blow before everyone was set to start that you noticed a bit of commotion coming from the Spain bench. You could hear the angry words being said and you could see the anger etched on Leila's face when you sought her out. They thought there was a foul in the build up and were not happy it hadn’t been looked at, you watched as Miss got a yellow for what you would later find out was booting a drinks cooler and the game got underway again.

Going to extra time was not what either team would have wanted. Those extra 30 minutes could be the cause of tired legs and bad play if they get through in the next game. But that’s where the game went and both teams were still hungry for it.

The hungriest player of all was Stanway though. She picked up the ball in the middle of the field and drove forward, when no one challenged her she set herself to shoot. And shoot she did. The ball flew off her foot, just passed the outreaching fingers of Panos and into the back of the net. Pandemonium that’s the best way to describe the celebrations around you. An extra time screamer that might just book England’s place in the semi finals.

It did just that. The second half of extra time passed with chances created by Spain but nothing the could capitalise on. Spain were out. You celebrated the win with your mum before turning to the field to see Leila and the rest of the Spain ish girls clapping their fans and heading for the tunnel. Just before she got there Leila looked up and picked you out for the first time tonight. The smile you sent her way was not returned, all she did was shake her head and duck out.

So much for seeing you after the game no matter the result.