#like UGH. they were so happy about it we had alot of fun!!!

[haru-chi]

I just realized now that if S7 air and Yorishima make his anime debut the number of people believing him being Natsume's grandpa will increase too .... hmmmm ...

I don't know why alot of people believe this tbh .. this idea is funny to me and wrong on many front ...

I'm not denying those people or their ideas and theories .. none know the truth yet so it fun to have many ideas and such ,, it just this is my personal take is all .. actually, I'm opened to hear those people's line of reasoning since this idea never crossed my mind nor am I ever gonna consider it ..

personally, I do believe he play an important different role be it to Reiko or Natsume's real grandfather .. but him being the one is just funny xDD

to say it simply why it felt wrong to me ...

Dose Yorishima appear the type to have ever considered loving someone in his life or be happy ?? we're talking about the same person who always draw a line between him and other people .. he's the Natsume of the past ... even when he got injured, he fully cut all ties with humans so as not worry them or cause trouble to anyone .. hide the truth from his only friend.

I bet making a family of his own never crossed his mind out of not wanting to cause his future wife/kids any grief or pain because he's that kind. plus, he feels he doesn't deserve any kind of happiness.

I think he did talk about this subject with his friend in the past about loving someone and making a family ? I'm not in a state to check said chapter but I don't think my memory fails me ?

Yorishima is a shut-in .. the idea of him going in and out to meet Reiko who's that far away is an amusing idea lol

Yorishima is the type that Reiko would bully for her to fall in love with him or him winning over Reiko, the least type of person he would wanna interact with ever .. the idea of them falling in love and being married is funny sorry xDD >>> now you had me wanting to see these two interact together that badly ugh

if we do assume they were in love and had a daughter .. does Yorishima sound like the type of person to dumb his wife behind when she's pregnant ?? on top of that .. does he look like the type of person to let his wife get killed and leave his daughter left alone???

I'LL DEFEND YORISHIMA AGAINST ANYONE SAYING HE IS !!!

that only to list a few :)

[mystic-poison]

✞SELFSHIPTOBER✞

Day 9: Music

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Characters: Rei, Rosho, Sasara and Poison (me)

Relationship: Poly Relationship

Songs referenced: Dreamin'night and What a OSAKA!

This will follow the story of how the trio meet Poison. I feel like this promote works best for that story

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Poison was not happy. The place they worked had a location in Japan, and because of the event being held there, they needed extra hands. Everyone was confused about why the Japan location needed people from the American location for the event. Until they realized the Party Of Worlds wanted them there. So Poison couldn't say no even if tried.

But what made their attitude worse was the fact that the event they were forced to work was the event they already had tickets for.

Poison was a huge fan of the Osaka division rap group Dotsuitare Hompo. It was hard for them to see their shows because they lived in America. So they were forced to watch their shows on YouTube when record live shows were posted or when new albums came out. They even owned official Dotsuitare Hompo light rings that they were lucky enough to find second hand. So when they money finally came around for their next show, they sucked it up and planned a trip to Japan to see them as an early birthday gift to themselves.

So they were beyond pissed when they found out they were being flew out to Japan to work for the event they were supposed to have front row seats for. They ended up selling their tickets and getting their money back, but it still ticked them off.

Alot

So now they stood in front of the steeps that led up to the show area where the event was happening. All of the workers and staff wore a special jacket that had the places logo as well as the Power Of World logo on it so everyone knew who they were. Of course, everyone hated it. It was itchy and hot, and it worse than what they wore back in America. Only good thing that came out of it was how many pockets it had. Poison was able to hide their phone, wallet, earbuds, even a can of Monster inside their sleeve due to their jacket being too big.

"Oh my god, this sucks!" Poison whined, leaning their head against the wall. They could hear the sound of music and people cheering right up the stairs in front of them. "Thay should be me! Me!"

"I can't believe we're here to just stand here for 5 hours and give directions." Their co-worker said, leaning against the wall.

"That's what makes all this worse. I have to listen to people have fun." Poison leaned their back against the wall and slid to their butt. "I worked so hard for those tickets."

"I mean, at least you got all the money back"

"I guess. But front row seat?"

Their co-worker sighed. "Yeah.. now thinking about it. It does suck"

"Ugh!" Poison groaned as they chugged down the rest of their Monster.

Their co-worker moved next to them. "Hey, at least you can buy merch. I heard we get discounts at the booths"

"Yeah. They have a really cool hoodie I was looking at."

"See, this didn't turn out all bad"

"Yeah.."

Poison and their co-worker continued to stand... or lean... at their post. They told people where to go if they arrived to see the show or just need to use they bathroom. Poison would catch snippets of what song was playing from where they stood. They would hum and dance to the song they probably knew by heart. They had even bought their light ring where they waved their hands to the beat of the song playing. Their co-worker would record them before they both would start dying from laughter. They were just trying to make the best of the situation, especially Poison.

Intermission soon came, which mean Poison and their co-worker could switch places with someone else and take a break. Their co-worker walked with Poison to the merch booths and watched them buy hoodies, shirts,and other official merch they wouldn't be able to get back in America. They walked to the breakroom where Poison felt a little better about everything now, having a chibi keychain of their favorite trio.

Meanwhile, Dotsuitare Hompo was taking their well-deserved break before they had to go back on stage. They loved the crowds energy, especially Sasara. He could wait to get back on stage.

"This is great! We haven't a crowd like this in a while" Sasara smiled. He turned his attention to his purple haired friend Rosho. "How are you doing over there?"

Rosho sighed as he drank some water. "I haven't been this tired in a while. We still have 2 more hours to go"

"That's part of show bizz Rosho! Come on, aren't you having fun?" Sasara went over to the sofa where Rosho was sitting and sat next to him

"I am, I have to admit."

"Good. Cause you were looking nerves when we first got up there. Had cold feet?"

"Most likely"

Sasara could see the sadden look on his friends face. He patted Rosho's back. "Well you're doing just fine. The crowd loves you."

Rosho fixed his glasses after Sasara patted his back. He chuckled a bit. "Oh, I wanted to show you something. I saw it when I stepped out for some air"

Rosho took out his phone, Sasara looking over his side to see. Rosho pulled up their hashtag on social media. He showed the green haired comedian a video of someone dancing at the base of the stairs that led up to the showroom. He knew it was an employee by the jacket they wore.

"Awww, this is cute" Sasara chuckled.

"I thought it was too. They seem to know a lot of our songs. You think they're a fan?" Rosho asked.

"Most likely."

"I kinda feel bad. They might have had to miss our show because of work"

"Well, that just sucks. But they seem to still be having fun"

Rosho hummed a bit as he looked back at the video. He scrolled through the comments, seeing people replying mostly with love for the person on the screen.

He snapped out his thoughts when Rei walked back into the room. "I'm back~"

"Where have you been?" Sasara moved over on the sofa for Rei to join them.

"Went out for a smoke." He sat down, putting his arms around Rosho and Sasara's shoulders. "What are we watching?"

Rosho showed him the video. "One of the employees working the event is a fan of ours"

"I think it sucks they had a work during a show they clearly wanted to see. They know dreamin'night by heart." Sasara added.

Rei raised a brow as he watched the video. "I just saw them"

Rosho and Sasara raised a brow. "You did!?"

Rei nodded. "When I was walking back here, I watched them walk to their own breakroom with a co-worker. Their employees and staff's breakroom is right above us. They held a bunch of our merch. It was kinda cute."

"So they are fan!" Sasara smiled.

"I overheard something about them saying the money spent on merch was worth selling their ticket." Rei added.

Rosho sighed as he turned off his phone. "That's what we were talking about. We had a feeling there was something more behind this video."

"I figured they had tickets but canceled because of work. What makes it worse is that Party Of Worlds dragged them to work the event." Sasara said.

Rosho raised a brow. "They did?"

"This place has an America location. I don't know the full story, just what I overheard security talking about, but Power Of World had people from the american location come here to work the event" Sasara explained.

"And it looks like our little fan here is one of them. They had the Power Of Worlds logo on their chest and nit the back. Which means they're from the America location" Rei added.

Rosho raised a brow. Now he really felt bad for them "That's-"

"Not fair?" Rei smirked.

"Yes, very" Rosho sighed.

"Well, if it makes you both feel better, their name is Poison. I got a glimpse of their name tag." Rei said.

"Poison" Rosho repeated the name, as if he was trying to remember it.

The lights in the dressing room flickered, telling the trio it was time to go back on stage.

"Well, try to finish this show." Sasara hopped off the couch with a smile.

"Want to go out for drinks after?" Rei asked, standing as well. "It's on me?"

"Sure, why not" Sasara shrugged.

The two headed out the dressing room. Rosho looked at his phone, remembering the video of Poison dancing and singing. He couldn't get it iff his mind, he wasn't sure why.

"Rosho, come on" Sasara peaked his head through the doorway.

"Coming." He sighed and followed behind them, stuffing his phone back into his pocket.

It was the final stretch of the night and Poison was back at their post by the stairs. They sighed as drunk from the can of cola they stole from the breakroom, hiding it in the sleeve of their work jacket.

"Well, it's the last hour. You think we'll survive?" Their co-worker joked.

"Nah. The caffeine isn't hitting." Poison sighed.

"Yeah, cause your body is use to two cans of Monster already. And you're not going up to three. Not on my watch"

"Booo"

"I'm sorry I care for your heart."

Poison sighed as they leaned against the wall. Their ears only perked up when they heard one of their favorite songs play inside the event space.

"They're performing What A Osaka!? And I'm missing it!" Poison pushed themsevles off the wall.

"Is that what your ringtone is?" Their co-worker asked with a smirk. "You wanna go see it?"

"Very" Poison whined.

Their co-worker chuckled before whispering. "I can cover for you. But only for 10 minutes. I don't want anyone getting suspicious."

Poison's gasped, their eyes sparkling. "Really!?"

"Yep. Now hurry along before you miss the song-oh"

Poison brought their co-worker into a tight hug. "Thank you!"

Their co-worker chuckled and hugged back. "No problem.

Poison smiled before running up the stairs to the event space. They took a deep breath before gently pushing open the doors. They gasped again, their smile getting even brighter at the large space in front of them. They didn't expect the evetn space to be so huge. It was full of people, waving their orange light sticks in the air at the stage that held Dotsuitare Hompo. The sound of the speakers around them made their inside shakes. They felt alive.

They fumbled to take out their own light stick they bought at the merch booths. They found an empty seat and went to that one, hoping no one was sitting there. They joined in waving the light stick quickly and singing along with everyone else. The people around them were really nice, almost ignoring their uniform shirt. They gave Poison a wink, as if they were going to keep it a secret that they were there, even though they wasn't. They traded stickers, photo cards, and they gave Poison more Dotsuitare Hompo light rings so they could fill their hand with then like many others did.

Poison felt at home.

Until they needed to leave. The song ended and they could only stay half way through the other song that played. They said bye to their new friends, putting their work jacket back on and leaving through the doors. What they didn't realize, that someone on stage saw them leave.

The event finally ended and the event space was empty. Everyone was happy the event was over. Everyone was tired and wanted to go home. But first, a picture.

"I can't take a picture like this. I look terrible. And this is going on the wall!" Poison's co-workwr whined.

"Oh you look fine. Just hid behind a taller person" Poison chuckled. "Plus, Dotsuitare Hompo are the highlights of the photo. We'll be fine"

"True" Their co-worker shrugged.

They walked through the back way of the event space to get to the stage. Even if it was for 10 minutes, it was 10 minutes Poison hold really close to them. They stood on the stage with other co-workers and staff as the members of Dotsuitare Hompo; Rei, Rosho, and Sasara sat on the edge.

"Oh look at them. They're even beautiful up close" Poison sighed. "Rei is much taller in person than on a screen"

"He carries that fur coat all the time?" Their co-worker asked.

"For the most part"

"He dresses like an old man"

Poison gasped playfully, putting a hand on their chest. "How dare you? But you're right. I still love him either way"

The two giggles among themsevles as they got in post for the photo. After many photos taken, it was officially time to go. Poison had already grabbed their bag out the breakroom when their co-worker did so they could leave right out. Poison stood by the curtains while their co-worker signed them both out for the night. They held a few stickers in their hand as they watched the rap trio talk with some other staff members. They wondered if it would be appropriate to go over and give them the stickers. It was just little chibi versions of them. It was nothing bad.

"You ready to go? The van to take us back to the hotel is outside. The rest of the group is going for drinks-" Their co-worker walked over to Poison and raised a brow. They noticed Poison holding the stickers and looking at the rap trio. "You wanna give them the stickers?"

"Huh?" Poison snapped out their thoughts. "Well... yeah."

"Why don't you? Nervous?"

"Yeah.."

"Come on. I'll walk with yo-"

"No! I looked terrible! I'm in my work uniform and I looked like I haven't slept in days."

"Cause you haven't?"

"Exactly! They can't see me like thi- wait no! Dude!"

Poison cried out to their co-worker as they walked over to the rap trio.

"Hello!" Their co-worker put on a polite smile as they walked over. "I hope you all had a great show"

The rap trio turned their attention to them and smiled.

"Thanks to you all. Thanks for hosting the show at your events space" Sasara smiled.

"Of course! I don't want to keep you long. We all want to get home, especially me. I have a bottle of wine waiting for me" The co-worker joked. "But my friend here wants to- huh? Poison!"

Poison had hid behind the curtains. Their co-worker turned to realize they were hiding.

"Get over here!" They groaned

"Nah... I'm good" Poison poked out their hand, giving a thumbs up.

Their co-worker rolled their eyes before turning back to the rap trio. "I'll be back... Poison!"

The co-worker went to the curtains and tried pulling Poison from behind them. The two whispered curses at each other as they pulled against one another. Rei, Sasara and Rosho found it a bit funny, especially after seeing the video and Rei seeing them sneak in and out the show earlier.

The co-worker soon dragged Poison over and sighed. "They, have something to give you."

Poison looked up at the rap trio. They froze, their heard racing in their chest. From the caffeine finally kicking in and the nerves they were feeling. Their hands trembled as their grip on the stickers tightened.

The rap trio stared at them, trying to hold back their grins. They found how nerves Poison was a little fun but also adorable. The contrast from the gitty person on the video and the one in front of them now was a bit entertaining.

"Say something you idiot" Their co-worker whispered.

"I... uhm!" Poison was at a lost of words. Which wasn't like them. They were quiet and reserved but this, this was something new. Was this what feeling shy was?

"Ooh! Are those stickers?" Sasara spoke up, pointing to the ones in Poison's hand.

"Y-Yeah, they are." Poison cleared their throat, trying to regain their composure. "I made them for you"

Poison held out the chibi stickers to the rap trio. Sasara, being a bit more excited about them, took his chibi sticker.

"Thank you! These are really cute." Sasara smiled.

"Yeah, they really captured your goofy side" Rei smirked, taking his chibi sticker.

"Hey!"

Rosho took the last sticker and smiled a bit. "Thank you. These are really nice. I don't have anywhere to put it though"

"On your laptop" Sasara replied to him. "That's where I'm going to put mines."

Poison couldn't help but smile. They couldn't believe this was happening. They had to stop themsevles from bouncing in their shoes. Their co-worker rolled their eyes and chuckled. They were glad Poison was happy.

The rap trio took a few selfies with Poison. Slowly they started to see that gitty person they saw on the video. Poison started to loosen up a bit. But soon it was time for the rap trio to leave.

"Oh, before we go" Rei took off his hat and tossed three mochi plushies towards Poison. "Thank you again!"

"Thank you everyone!" Sasara waved to the remaining staff as he walked out the event space.

"What was that about?" Rosho asked.

"Were those mochi plushies?" Sasara added.

"They were" Rei smirked.

"And you gave it to them? For free?" Rosho raised a brow. "Why?"

"Don't know. Something inside told me to do it. So I stopped at the booth earlier before we went back on stage and got three of the plushies. I had you sign them so I could give it to them"

"Aww, that's sweet of you. I should of recorded. Who knows when you'll do something like that again." Sasara chuckled.

Rosho nodded and smiled as well. "Yeah. That was really nice of you. I bet it made them really happy."

Rei raised a brow and smirked. He kept the fact he saw Poison sneak in and out the show to himself. It was something special he saw, especially after knowing what Poison had sold their tickets in the first place.

"I think it did too"

It did. It made Poison beyond happy. They felt special. They got signed mochi plushies from Rei. They would never take off the tags. They were so happy they didn't want to leave the hotel room to go drinking with the others. They stayed at the hotel, telling their friends back in America what happened.

Maybe selling their tickets was a good idea after all

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Selfshiptober promotes creator

Day 9 done. I was excited about this one cause I knew I wanted to write the story about they all meet Poison to begin with and they did it through their own music.

- Poison ✞

[koicrimes]

yall, this game is SO good. it had me cryin and shit. had me doubting myself. had me fucked up-- i highly recommend it. truly. best game i've played in a while.

major spoilers below

first game i played since the rgg craze that left a deep impact on me. i think i'll be thinking about this one for a while. i might go back and play from the beginning and make tyler and alyson raise hell with all their choices next time hahaha. gahhh so much fun. all the characters felt so believable!!! ALL OF THEM! and even though i didn't like that michael kept coming onto to tyler even tho i politely brushed him off once before, he still felt human to me as well. sometimes dudes just can't fucking take a hint- no matter how nice and cool they are.

what was so crazy to me was how he was talking about how tyler was 'sooo special' and blah blah blah but just 6 months later this mf already taking photos with someone else with a pet talking about 'the new addition to our family'. like bitch if you want me so bad--????? THAT'S WHY I SAID MICHAEL GAVE ME UHAUL VIBES!!!! eehhhhh- like, no, give a mf some time to know you my guy. shit. idk maybe that's just me. (6 months is a while but im just saying)

but anyways, so.

i loved alyson and tyler's relationship so much. tyler is so fucking 😩😩😩😩🥰🥰🥰🫦🫦🫦. he's so hot. the amount of screenshots i have of that man is abysmal. he and alyson does this thing with their mouth but idk, i feel he does it alot more than she does, where he kinda bares his teeth-- sometimes it's a smile but not always. unff. LOVE! i love minor mouth ticks. i have one and i always notice when other people have one- aizawa has one (he chews at his inner lip). nish seems like he would kinda does the same thing tyler does now that i think about it but anyways im getting side tracked~~~

i loved their relationship! the bond thing was sooooo neat- being able to share memories and inner thoughts. HELLA NEAT! i love that so much.

UGH the writing here was so fucking phenomenal.

all of the townspeople: tessa, tom, sam, eddy-- they all had their parts and they were all believable flawed. the only person who i think i'd consider a villian, really would be tom. because fuck that guy- you cheated on your wife, let her raise your kids on her own, watched her fall apart, watch her get stabbed, allowed her to drown to death, allowed two kids to make decisions about something that fucking major when you saw what happened and then you got the audacity to try to blackmail them for your shitty ass campaign???

i rate his bald score a -8 🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾 he doesn't deserve that shiner. for shame.

more importantly, the one thing that i wish that we got to see was the perspective of mary-ann from that night. but i guess that's the beauty of the story. no one will ever truly know what was going through her head. everyone has their speculation but no one knows for certain and they sort of have to live with that in order to survive... ughhhh (i am relieved that ty can live his life potentially at peace believing that his mother would see him as her son- her SON- see him for who he is. i know that had to eat away at him while he was at fireweed.)

11/10

honorable mention for my girl denise, she didn't really have shit to do but she was there and i was happy she was. i was happy to see them braids too. like they kinda ate. ngl. i was like okaaaaaay. it makes me really happy. like someone trully put in effort on them! anyway, her and tyler are best buds now. i call it. it is my headcanon. <3

[ileftherbackhome]

like i do think there needs to be space for white celebrities to be honest about the emotional realities of being politically activists as well without shaming them for feeling those emotions, right?

like yeah, maybe it's because i can only see it in a white woman perspective of having done the exact same thing before in my youth while trying to make friends with other white women but like it DOES suck and feel embarrassing when you think you're saying the right thing but nobody wants to hear it. maybe it's also my autistic perspective too because at least the narrative taylor has given us, i understand to being bullied and not understanding why as a child and being hesitant to make friends and then going into adulthood and entering a new phase (for me sorority college life ugh dont ask me id like to Forget) trying to make friends but not being able to ignore the harsh social realities of the world and trying to navigate friendship in white spaces in adulthood.

but like i just... everything i hear from political leaders and activists on the extreme left side of politics, especially globally, is that the best way to be an ally to ANY community is to call out bigotry when you hear it. however, especially for taylor swift who is very silent on political issues and who grew up idealizing the chicks, when you make that part of a public platform, it DOES come with mental health compromises.

again, if we broaden the discussion to societal standards of ethical behavior and how should allies move about in the world, we hear this narrative ALL THE FUCKING TIME from black activists on the internet. Kat Blaque is prime example of this and she talks about it often on her channel the impact it had on her back in 2016. um that one chick.... princess flowers! she also talked about her trauma regarding her harassment. like and there are many more people that have spoken out about how awful it is to be a political activist online nowadays.

do you guys think it only happens to the black activists though? the struggle with their mental health? i can only speak from my brief time on twitter before i was harrassed into getting banned for supporting amber heard but like even knowing some of the comments are fake, i had a walking dead actress put my tweet on blast onto her account. me. a fucking nobody. and it DID take an effect on MY mental health.

and i think we just have to be willing to hear it coming from white activists as well because frankly, white voices get the most validation. there IS a reason yall wanted her specifically to speak about politics after all right. her fame as a white woman, arguably The White Woman, would help get ALOT of shit done. and i guess in a way, she is tackling a political issue, it's just not one you guys are very happy about discussing i think.

like, yeah, after 2016 happened to her over the most pathetic ass petty bullshit, why WOULD she speak up about anything that matters ever again? I'm not saying i agree with her mentality but i do see how someone who is not in therapy would get to that conclusion. I've BEEN there before but for like different reasons. when you have trauma, your brain can react illogically to so many fucking things that seem normal and fine and healthy enough. thats like the point of trauma.

and i feel like honestly the reaction to i hate it here just validated her trauma response even more because i cannot even begin to describe how pathetic some of y'all were about that song. STILL are about that song. i keep thinking about how in ms americana she said that she felt like saying anything would have added fuel to the fire and she didnt want to cause harm by trying to speak out.

the hatred yall showed in response to her saying the 1830s had sexism and racism in it and would've been fun to live in..... i fear that it did the exact opposite of what yall wanted and just validated that belief for taylor and i cant help think... what's the point? was it useful? did the clowning on her make you feel happy inside? are you happy now that she refuses to talk about palestine or trump or the abortion ban?????

idk it feels so fucking destructive and mean and most of.... unnecessary.

idk if you want to ask people to challenge social norms, you have no not freak out every time they don't talk about exactly what YOU want them to bring attention to.

[happiiest]

🤗

[goblinofbiscuits]

My badass bass player

Nikki sixx x black gn bassist reader

Summary: Nikki finds your bass and thinks your cheating, little does he know he's in for a surprise

Warning:cussing,accusations and suspicions of cheating, secret keeping from one partner and cussing

"Who's bass is this?" Nikki asked walking into the room looking pissed. Holding up your bass

Your eyes went a little wide, your mind was racing on what to say.

You had started playing bass a couple months ago, you start playing after seeing how much fun nikki had when playing. So one day when he was at the studio recording a new album, you decide to pick up his bass and try it, and as it turn out you really really really loved it.

So when nikki went on tour and took the bass he kept at home with him as a backup for tour, you decided to buy your own, at first you try to push bass out of your mind, music was always nikki's thing, you didn't want to cut into that, but all you could about all day besides nikki of course, was bass.

So you went out and bought your own bass and Amp, you were so fuckin happy about it too, and not wanting to tell nikki about your newly found love, but still wanting to shiw somebody, you called your friend Sarah over and showed her your new bass and even played for her

To say she was impressed would be a understament

"That was fucking awesome, you should seriously join a band, you would kill with those skills"

You debated it for awhile, it was super conflicting , on one hand you would again feel like you were cutting into nikkis thing, but you did spend alot of time alone to the point were it was kinda getting Unhealthy, and it would give you a chance to improve your skills with a group, so you found a couple of bands looking for a bassist and tried out

The band new about you hiding your bass skills and music stuff from nikki. They personally thought that you should tell him, your drummer Andre, straight up told you it was a dumb thing to keep secret, which you could agree with still you couldn't bring yourself to tell him

"What y/n don't have even Decency to tell me who the piece of shit is your fucking?"

"Ya know how fucked up this is y/n we have been together for two fucking years and you fucking cheat on me"

"Nikki" you say trying to get his attention but he just keeps going

"Seem like bassist are type, fuckin pathetic" he said sighing and rolling his eye

"Nikki, honey it's my bass" you admit try to get him to stop his ramble before you lose the lov of your life

" ugh yeah right" he said sitting at the edge of the bed running a hand of his face

"I'm serious nik it's my bass" you said pleading with him to belive you

"Yeah and I can magically play drums all the sudden" he said looking totally furious at this point

"Hold on a second, stay right there" you said running into the room to grab you kept your Amp in grabbing and hauling it into your bedroom were your bass sat beside nikki on the bed

You grab it and plugged it in and sat on the the floor before the bed

"You really don't need to lie-"

Nikki was cut of by you playing a bass solo, this particular solo was hard to learn cause it starts out by just playing basic chords then turn into alot of fast complicated chord changes.

But you played it, very well and looked up at nikki who was shocked

"See I'm not cheating nikki, I swear to you"

"But what about all those nights you came in late and had those nice outfits on?" He asked sound less anger and more curious

"I was at band practice and gigs" you say unplugging your bass and setting it down, walking up to Nikki and sitting in his lap

"YOUR IN A BAND?!!!" He said with a big goofy front on his face

You giggled and nodded in response while you played with his messy black hair, just happy he didn't break up with you

"Damn my baby more of a badass then I thought, tell me more about your band baby" he said wrapping his arm around waist and kissing your neck

"Well, there's andre who plays drums, rose who play lead guitar, Alex who plays rhythm, and billy is the singer,while I of course play bass"

"Why didn't you tell me?" He asked looking almost hurt

It was understandable though you and nikki had no secret at all, you too did almost everything together and never judge one another, so you not telling him something like this was a first

"I didn't want to cut into your territory, it just that music has always been your thing and I would feel bad if me play would change that ya know?" You tell him truthfully

"You could never ruin music for me honey if anything you just make me enjoy it more, If anything I'm even more happy that I can share music with you baby" he said kissing your cheek

"Your gonna have to take me to see your next gig though, I'm gonna be the loudest fucker there, supporting my badass bass player" you chuckled at him a little

"Tell me everything about your bass journey I want to know it all" he said cuddling into you even more

[jazztato]

The Arcana Boyfriend Scenarios: When You Ask Him Out As He Tries To

Asra

Today I'm finally going to ask (Y/N) out on that date! Yesterday was a failure because of her brother but today is the day! I know it and I'm hoping I don't get interrupted again.. (Y/N) and I both decided to spend some time in the park mainly because she's walking her brother's dogs but I don't think they like me.. But (Y/N) did tell me that the two dogs only listen to her and her brother and only likes them and I completely understand that but I hope they don't try using Faust as chew toy, I couldn't leave her home alone so I decided to bring her along (Y/N) was ok with it, she gets along well with her and that's what makes me happy, seeing my two girls getting along. W-wait.. I can't believe I called (Y/N) one of my two girls.. Ugh... I-i really do like her but I still don't know if she likes me back, but today I'll find out! Because today I'm finally going to ask her out! Yeah that's right I'm finally going to ask her out with no interuptions. I looked over to her to see her sitting on the grass throwing back and forth a stick for the dogs to fetch and return but by the looks of it, it looks more like a game of tug a war, I let out a small chuckle before sitting next to her. "Having fun are we?" I couldn't help but let a smirk form on my lips.

"Ha ha very funny, these are my brothers dogs which means they have no training whatsoever but i'm planning on training them soon." I watched as she dragged her hand through the larger dog's fur, then again with the smaller dog's fur after they started whimpering, wanting attention as well.

"They're needy pups they have been since they were small, at first they were originally supposed to be a gift to me but Lucio grew to love them so he claimed them as his dogs but I take care of them when needed to be which is when he's not working and when i'm home." She laid back down on the grass as the two dogs laid at the end of her feet.

"They were supposed to be a gift? I never really saw your brother as one to gift people things." I laid next to her as I stared off at the morning sky.

I heard a small laugh escape her lips which made a small blush appear on my cheeks. "You may see him as a person who only thinks about himself but my brother cares about me alot he'll do anything to protect his little sister which surprises me as well but when i'm sick or feeling down he'll actually take time off from work and would take care of me, I think its because im the only family member he can actually stand."

"That is a shocker, I may have been here for a few months now but I've heard bad things about your brother like how he's a tyrant, no offense but I just heard that from some girls in the cafe." I looked away not wishing to offend her since he is her brother after all.

"It's ok most of those are rumors and most are true, but most are just from pissed off woman he's dated that he ended up pissing off when he called off the relationship, but I understand why their pissed sometimes I see my brother as a tyrant as well but he's the only family I have right now so I can't really complain."

"Wait? I thought you had a mom? Just the other day you and your brother were fussing about how your mom was visiting." I turned my head to face her now with an obvious confused look.

"I don't really see my mother as a mom since she wasn't really there for me.. I was basically raised by my brother which was hard for him since he was 17 almost 18 and I was practically a child." Her eyes soon met mine as she spoke, but in her eyes I can see a bit of hurt in them which broke my eyes.

"Hey (Y/N).. There's actually something I wanted to tell you yesterday but never got the chance since you had to leave but I was wondering if you wou-" As I was about to ask her out I was cut off by her angelic voice with something I wasn't expecting at all.

"Asra will you go out with me?" She had a small blush on her cheeks once those words left her lips. All I could do was stare at her in aw. But when I didn't respond I guess she took that as a bad thing because I saw a few tears escape. "I-i knew it was stupid.. Why would someone as amazing as you be into someone like me.. I-is it because of my brother.. Is it because of who he is?! Ugh... I knew this was a mistake.." My eyes grew wide as I watched her ramble on. I quickly moved over to her, pulling her into a tight hug.

"No no no no! That's not it at all! I-i was just caught off guard because I was going to ask you out! B-but I guess you beat me to it." I let out a hearty laugh as I put a hand on her now red cheek using my thumb to wipe away her tears.

"W-wait, Really?" She used her sleeve to wipe the rest of her tears away.

I nodded to her which just made her giggle making me happy to see her smile again. "Yes and to answer your question of course I'll go out with you! I just can't believe you beat me to it." I playfully shoved her causing her to laugh and giggle.

"I only beat you to it because I'm fast like the wind! And because you're as slow as a snail." She stuck her tongue out playfully.

I couldn't help but laugh at her childishness. "You're adorable, you know that right?" I moved a strand of her hair behind her ear which caused her cheeks to turn a bright red.

"I'm not adorable! You're the one that's adorable." She sat up dusting herself off removing any grass that remained on her pants and shirt. I couldn't help but stare as she stretched causing her shirt to rise just a bit showing off some skin but when she saw I quickly turned away blushing 50 shades of red. When I was about to speak I heard her phone ring a couple times before she finally answered. "Hello?........ Mhm... Yeah, ok I'm on my way home..... and yes Mercedes and Melchior were on their best behavior today......... Ok ok i'm heading home, see you later." She hung up before putting her phone in her back pocket. "I gotta get going Asra.. That was my brother, he just arrived home and he wishes to see his babies, but since next week is a full on week off from the cafe why don't you pick me up around 7 on lets say friday? You can pick where we go for our date."

"Of course! I-i can't wait!" I watched as she walked off with the two dogs. Today was a crazy one.. I was supposed to ask her out but in the end she was the one to ask me out! What a shock but now I know she loves me and that's all that matters, I looked down to see faust slither up my arm as I headed home myself. Our date is on friday around 7 and she told me I could pick where we can go.. But where would be the perfect place to go.. Ugh.. I should've asked her a few of her favorite restaurants.. I guess I can ask her brother... No no.. He'll probably just tell me places he likes to go.. No matter what, I'll find that perfect place! And I'll make sure it's a date to remember.  

Julian

Today I'm stuck working at the hospital but luckily I'm not the only one, I'm stuck here with the lovely (Y/N), she's here watching over a kid who's stuck here overnight and didn't wish to be alone so (Y/N) volunteered to stay with the poor child and that just warms my heart, she's so caring.. I wish I was able to ask her out the other day but I wasn't able.. But today is going to be the day that I finally ask her out! Yeah that's right! Today it's just her and I and a hospital full of sick patients, no ones going to ruin my moment and get in the way of me asking her out! But.. What if she says no.. W-what if she laughs in my face.. What if the whole hospital laughs at me.. This is going to be a disaster! All the bad things that could happen could actually happen! I feel like hyperventilating but wait I'm still in the hospital. I don't want the patients to think I'm crazy and most importantly I don't want (Y/N) to think I'm crazy.. Oh boy I really hope she doesn't think i'm crazy as I was stuck with my thoughts I felt a tap on my shoulder startling me causing me to fall over bringing down a tray of scalpels down with me, I heard a gasp as the person bent down helping me up, when my vision cleared up I realized the person I was startled by was (Y/N) I couldn't help but blush and laugh awkwardly I watched her pick up the scalpels placing them all back on the tray before looking back at me with a worried look on her face. "Are you ok? I didn't mean to startle you, I was just a bit worried.. You were staring off into space for about 30 minutes now.. I thought you were stuck so I decided to check up on you.. Are you ok?" W-wait... S-she actually cares about me.. No... She's probably just being nice to me because we're in a public place.. I swiftly dusted myself off before giving her my signature smirk.

"Of course I'm fine! Why would I be? See not a scratch on me, I'm as tough as nails!" She tilted her head to the side making my heart skip a bit. "I-i've been through worse but I promise you I'm fine!"

She gave me a sincere smile as she put her hand on top of mine causing my heart to race. "If you say so.. I worry about you Julian, You haven't been yourself lately.. You stare off into the distance, you're talking to yourself and sometimes you avoid me when I try talking to you.. Do you not like me?" As my eyes might hers I could see the hurt in her eyes.

My eyes grew wide before quickly shaking my head. "No no no no! That's not it at all.. I've just been thinking about something.. I didn't mean to hurt you at all.. I'm a horrible person.. I've been avoiding you.. I've been hurting you without even knowing I am.. I-I'm sorry.. I've been avoiding you because I had something on my mind, but I'm scared to ask because I'm worried you'll laugh in my face and reject me." I didn't know that I'd been crying till I felt (Y/N)'s hand reach up to my face cuping my cheek and use her thumb to wipe away my tears, I couldn't help but lean into the palm of her hand enjoying her touch.

"Don't cry.. Everything is ok.. Hey I was wondering if you would like to go out with me.. I'll allow you to pick the place.. But I-i've liked you for a while now and it crossed my mind that you're not seeing anyone... So I was just wondering if you'll go out with me.."

I couldn't help but stare at her in awe till a few tears started to leak down my face. "Y-you want to go out with me? T-this isn't some kind of sick joke is it? Y-you really want to go out with me?" I watched her nod in affirmation before I started to full out cry hugging her so tight I heard something pop but I didn't care I was just so happy that she felt the same way I felt about her! I wasn't sad. No, these tears are tears of joy. "Yes! Of course I'll go out with you, the thing is I was actually going to ask you if you would go out with me but I guess you beat me to it." I let out a hearty chuckle before letting her go from the hug. When I faced her again I could see a wide smile on her lips which of course made me smile.

"I'm happy you had the same idea! How about you pick me up on Friday around 6 or 7?" She gave me the brightest smile.

"O-of course! 7 will work fine. I'll manage to get off work at that time, so I'll pick you up Friday at 7 and I'll make sure I have the perfect place picked out!" I gave her a wide grin before heading back to work.

"Looking forward to it!" I watched her walk back to a room that was decorated for a child. My heart was racing fast. I can't believe she asked me out.. The girl I've been longing to ask had asked me! I'm so happy! I can just dance! Which I happily did, I did a little happy jig until I got weird looks from the patients so I stopped before going back to work. I have till friday to come up with the perfect place for the perfect date and i'll make sure it'll be a date to remember!

Lucio

Today I'm returning to the restaurant which (Y/N) works at because today I'm finally going to ask her out! Ugh I'm so furious that I couldn't last time but this time i'll ask her out and nothing is going to get in the way if someone does then they'll regret! On the other hand I shouldn't hurt anyone because if I do then (Y/N) will hate me and reject me! But If I don't then I'll regret it but I really don't wish for (Y/N) to hate me! Ugh.. For today only I won't pick a fight with anyone at all. I was sitting at my usual V.I.P table watching (Y/N) move around around the restaurant giving the people their orders, I couldn't help but watch her hips sway at every step she took, I bit my bottom lip before I realized her walk this way, I quickly sat up as I straightened myself out.

"Hey Lucio, It's been a while since I've seen you here last, It's been kinda boring here lately." Boring? Wait! Does she actually like it when I cause a fight with someone every time I'm here? She's perfect! She's so perfect.

"Oh yeah I've been busy with work, I sadly couldn't get work off but once I did what I needed to do I was finally able to come out to dinner so I could finally see my favorite waitress~" I gave her a flirtatious wink along with a smirk which slowly appeared upon my lips.

She couldn't help but blush at my response. "W-well I'm glad you could return here out of all the V.I.P's here you're my favorite." I couldn't help but blush I-i'm her favorite.. Ugh! I can't let my tough guy image down! But I love her and In order for me to ask her out I have to be tough! As soon as I was about to speak I was rudely interrupted by someone (Y/N) and I thought we've seen the last of her ex.

"Hey kitten~ How's my favorite girl doing~" Her ex walked up wrapping his arm around her shoulders, I couldn't help but let out a low growl, my eye started twitching, the more his arm stayed around her shoulder the more I wanted to rip his throat out!

"I'm not your kitten nor will ever be so If you excuse me I have to get back to work." I watched as she removed his arm from her shoulder walking past him and towards another V.I.P taking their order.

"Kitten, I know you still love me~ You can't deny it!~ My offer about that date still stands~" Date? What is he talking about..

"What do you mean Date?" I couldn't help but get angered at the thought of her accepting a date from this idiot!

"Oh she didn't tell you, well I asked her out just the other day and it's not long before she says yes." I clenched my jaw as I watched a sly smirk appear on his lips, I want to punch that dirty little smirk off his dirty little face! Which I was about to do until a stray pan hit him right in the face, I was shocked, I turned my head slightly to the right to see (Y/N) pissed, her face was so red I thought she was going to explode.

"I will never in a million years go out with you! Especially after what you did to me those years ago!! I do not want to see you again! I want you gone! I thought you were banned from here! If you were then I can have you arrested! Leave his place now! Because I will never ever go out with you, and for your information I'm already going out with someone!" My eyes grew wide when she said those words, my heart just shattered. I didn't even think that was possible.. She's already going out with someone? Who? Whoever they are, I'll send Mercedes and Melchior after them! I'm not going to lose (Y/N) to anyone!

"Who in the world are you with?!" Her ex took the words right out of my mouth.

"I would like to know that as well." I stared at her dead in the eyes, but as I did all she did was smile. Why? Why is she smiling?

"Well I'm not going out with anyone, yet." She walked over to me with a wider smile on her lips. "Lucio most people may see you as some sort of tyrant but I don't.. And I was wondering if you would like to go out with me." My jaw literally just dropped to the ground, did this really just happen! Uh yes it did! I couldn't help but smirk looking back at her ex who was now glaring at me.

"You want to go out with me? I should ask if you would go out with me?" I let out a small chuckle before standing to my feet before cupping her cheek with my hand. "But of course I'll go out with you~ I was going to ask you the exact same thing, but it looks like you were quick and beat me to it." Everytime she laughs it feels like there's butterflies in my stomach, I love it and bonus her ex is now completely humiliated! I love it and I love her, I just wish I could've been the one to ask her out. "Since you asked me out, how about I pick where we go for our date? Sounds like a plan?"

"It does indeed. You have till Friday to decide where we'll go~ But I gotta get back to work before I get fired." I couldn't help but laugh.

"As if I'll ever let them fire my favorite waitress~ but if you insist then I shan't keep you from your job and don't worry I'll have the perfect place picked out before friday~ I'll pick you up around 7." I kissed the back of her hand before she walked away taking the orders of the other V.I.P's who still await. When I looked over to where her ex once was I saw he was gone, thank god for that he was annoying but no more about that I have a date to plan and don't worry about that it'll be a date to remember!

Muriel

Oh dear.. Today is the day that I-im finally going to ask (Y/N) out.. Asra has been bugging me about it for a while now because he seems to see his sister and I as the perfect match.. He even told me where she'll be today, when she's not volunteering at the animal sanctuary apparently she volunteers at an orphanage.. It melts my heart to see her so kind and generous especially with kids who don't have homes.. Today I'm helping her volunteer, Asra thinks it's just so I can be near her which is sorta true but I also wish to help kids who need help. "(Y/N)... What are we doing with all these old toys........?" I looked down at her as I was helping her carry a bunch of old toys from her parents attic.

"Oh! We're taking these old toys and are going to give them to the orphans! They need them the most and Asra and I don't play with them anymore so I thought why not donate them to the kids!" My heart melted 20 times more.. She's so nice.. She uses up all her free time just to help others.. Just last week I saw her give a homeless person her lunch, it was so sweet of her..

"These kids...... Do you think they'll like the toys..." I couldn't help but think about what the kids would think about the toys.

"Of course! They're going to absolutely love them! I bet they're going to love the hand carved ones you made!" My face turned a bright red, h-how did she know about that.. I thought I wasn't being obvious.. Unless...

"Did Asra tell you..." As I watched her nod my face turned 50 shades darker. Of course he told her.. Their twins.. They tell each other practically everything..

"Yeah Asra told me! I thought it was just so sweet of you to make the kids some hand crafted toys! That's adorable Muri!" My eyes grew wide at the nick name, d-did she just call me what I think she called me..

"W-what did you call me.......?" I stared at her as my face grew a darker shade of red.

"Muri? What.. Do you not like it... I thought it would be a nice little nickname for you.. If you don't like it I'll stop.." When I saw her look down with a sad face it broke my heart, I liked seeing her happy not sad.. I let out a low grumble before mumbling something under my breath.

"It's fine....... I like it......" At first I thought she didn't hear me but when I heard a low pitch squeal escape her lips I couldn't help but chuckle, I guess she did hear me.

"I knew you'd like it! Now lets go before the kids tie up Asra again, he's not volunteering he's just watching the orphans till we return and last time I asked him to watch them let's just say the kids almost used him as a human pinata." I couldn't help but laugh. "Yeah he ended up falling asleep while watching them, it was so cute and so funny at the same time." As we were walking we both couldn't help but laugh at thought of Asra being smacked around by tiny little kids. "Oh and hey... T-that actually reminds me of something I should ask you before we arrive.. I want to say it here because I don't want Asra to tease me about it later on.." I watched as she cleared her throat before getting out what she had to say. "I-i was um well I'm wondering if you would like to um.... H-how do I put this.... Ok I'm just going to say it! Murie would you like to go out with me?! T-there I said it! It's ok if you don't want to or if you say no.. O-or if you're too busy.. I understand..." I watched as she looked away with a saddened expression on her face, w-wait... D-did she just ask me what I think she did... "I-i'll take your silence as a no... I-i'm sorry... T-this was stupid..." As she began walking again I grew scared I had to give her an answer!

"W-wait....." She turned around softly looking into my olive green eyes, all I could do was freeze and blush even more, I bet I look like a tomato.. "D-don't go... T-this is all new to me.. B-but my answer isn't no.............. Y-y-y-yes I'll go out with y-y-you...." Her eyes then grew as wide as saucers.

"Really?! I'm so happy! And you know what I'll let you pick where we can go! Just so it's fair! How does that sound?" I gave her a small smile before nodding.

"That sounds great.... Is Friday around 7 good for you?...." She gave me the biggest smile before nodding as fast as she could.

"Yeah! That sounds perfect! But we should really get going because soon I think the kids will start getting out the rope." I let out a small chuckle as we sprinted down the road, all that was left was me and my thoughts, the girl I wanted to ask out ended up asking me out instead... I didn't think she felt the same way I felt for her.. T-this is a dream come true but the part i'm more worried about is finding the perfect place for our date... I've never been on a date before so this will be the first.. But where I choose It'll be a date to remember..  

If you have any ideas of where their dates should be then comment down below! I would love to know what you guys come up with for date locations!

[namariea]

Devil’s Advocate | II

“So for argument’s sake... let’s just say Do Kyungsoo really is the boring square you say he is..”

“Don’t you want to find out what makes him tick?”

Pairing: Kyungsoo x Reader

Words: 4.9k

Genre: Romance, Slowburn, Smut

“You’re going to a what-now?”

“A spa.”

“Nonono-” You fought to keep composure. “That is not what you just said.”

When Jennie had first called you in to help her choose outfits for a weekend trip she and Jongin were going on, you thought nothing of it. It was not until you noticed that her choice of clothing were two seasons too early that you began to question where exactly they were going. 

“You said spa theme park.”

“Which is a still spa.”

You stared at each other from across the room. Not half a beat passed before you burst out laughing, grasping your sides in hysteria while Jennie rolled her eyes from across the room. 

“How - how - did Jongin manage to convince you to spend a weekend at a waterpark?” you managed out in between breaths. 

She let out a huff. “He really wanted to go alright? Saw an ad for it at some barbeque place and wouldn’t stop talking about it for days, what was I supposed to do? Shit on his parade?”

“What a kind, generous girlfriend you are.”

“Tell me about it.” Jennie sighed dramatically, falling back onto the mattress. “The things I do for love.” 

"Besides, the way I see it, I get to kill two birds with one stone. I get to make my boyfriend happy, which earns me brownie points and lots of gratuitous sex - " You dodged the balled up nightshirt as you made gagging noises. "- anddd I get to repay my amazing roommate by getting out of their hair for a weekend."

You sobered up and sat back up on the bed. You stared at your friend who was looking very intently at her nails, not making eye contact. 

"That's not-" You shook your head. "-Jennie you don't have to do that, I really don't mind Jongin spending time here." 

"I know you don't, but I also know you wouldn't say anything if it did." Jennie gave you a look as if challenging you to argue. 

You felt your face flush and she continued.

"I know I've been a real shit friend lately ah ah-" she raised a hand as you opened your mouth. "- don't think I haven't noticed you making excuses to give us time alone - did you really agree to join a Spartan race with Lisa?" 

"I don't want to talk about it."

"You’re both insane, since when did she run?" 

"Since she binged watched that military survival show last semester." 

"Ugh." 

"Mmhmm."

She shuddered, as if the thought of exercising for fun greatly offended her. “As I was saying. You have been nothing but super supportive and understanding since Jongin and I have gotten together and it means alot to me, to us really.” She reached over and gave your hand a small squeeze.

"It’s also the least we could do. Jongin suggested buying you an apology General Tao Chicken, I honestly didn’t know which you would’ve preferred so I made an executive decision.”

You picked idly at the lint on your sleeve. On one hand you really did like hanging out with Jongin and having the occasional, albeit short, conversations as he showed up at your apartment. But you also could not remember the last time you were able to have a night where you and Jennie would just hang out like the old times. It had bothered you at first, but it wasn’t like you were going to let Jennie know that.

You knew their 'Honeymoon phase' wasn't going to last forever. Eventually they wont need to spend all day everyday together and you wouldn't have to find reasons to vacate your apartment for hours at a time. You knew this. 

Even still. You really did miss Takeout Night. 

You settled on shrugging nonchalantly. "Eh, I'm sure you'd do the same for me." 

"100%.” Jennie agreed instantly, nodding vigorously, grasping your hand tighter.  “Next time you want to get laid just say the word and I'm gone." 

You made a face. "Duly noted. Thank you, Jennifer." 

"Anything for you Sweetcheeks" she gave you a cheesy wink. It was your turn to roll your eyes as she jumped up from the bed with a renewed vigor. 

"Now that that's settled, what swimsuit do you think I should bring? Gucci or Chanel?" 

"Jennie, you know these places are marketed for children, right?" 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

You hated running. 

It really, truly was the worst method of exercising. You would pay good money to have an in-depth research study done on the psychology of a marathon runner. Because as far as you were concerned there were only 2 types of people in this world: people who hated running, and liars.

Despite this, you found yourself jogging at a 5% incline that evening. Eyes fixated ahead, you struggled to pay attention to the passing scenery displayed on the monitor in front of you. You were jogging through what appeared to be a nature trail...somewhere? Sun breaking through the tree canopy above, which was swaying lightly in the virtual breeze, you would have thought it peaceful, if not for the fact that you felt like your legs were going to fall off.

You were coming up on a hill now. The incline increased. Oh God. Every breath you pulled set your lungs aflame. Where even was this supposed to be again? Australia? Since when did Australia have mountains like this? If the internet taught you anything, it is that it was likely the person who filmed this footage was actually being chased by some animal in the Australian outback. 

The machine picked up pace. 

Before you could seriously consider whether or not you were exercising to some found footage of a poor Australian, the machine finally began the cool down cycle. You grasped the handlebars as you walked the final minutes of the work out, trying to regain feeling back in your feet.

You despised running.

“Whew! Now that's a good workout.” Lisa exclaimed as the two of you exited the changing rooms.

“A faster time too, a few more weeks and that first place is in the bag!” She punched the air in triumph, causing a man on the elliptical at the front to jump and almost fall on his face.

You mouth an apology, pushing your friend faster towards the exit.

“I thought you said all you get is a plaque if you place.”

“It is. But imagine how rad it will look on my wall.”

You snort. Waving a hand at the worker at the counter, you exited the gym. The outside air instantly cooled you down and you pulled your jacket closer to your body. You crossed the parking lot to your cars.

“Isn’t the whole point comradery or something?” You asked, you remembered that being mentioned in that show Lisa forced you to watch last semester. 

Lisa scoffed. “Fuck that. I’m not going to let some ‘roided meathead steal my glory.”  

“Righttt.” You drawled. A shiver wracked its way through you and you changed the subject. “I’m starting to freeze my ass out here, wanna get going?”

“Huh? Oh, yeah sure.” Lisa unlocked her car, opening the driver’s side door and throwing her back in the back seat. She called over the roof of her car. “Are we heading to your place first or you going to follow me back?”

“Ah.” You blinked. “No, I’m staying back at mine this weekend. Jennie’s trip is this weekend, remember?”

“Oh right, where were they going again?”

“A spa theme park.”

Lisa let out a bark-like laugh. “Oh yeah...oh mann...yikes.”

“That’s what I said.”

“And she agreed, why?”

“Apparently with the promise of unlimited mimosas and sex.”

She snorts. “Well, can’t say she doesn’t have her priorities in check.”

You unlocked your own car and put your gym bag in the trunk.

“If you get lonely in that apartment I’m only a phone call awayyy” Lisa sings. “I’ll even let you keep Leo for the weekend.”

Leo was one of Lisa’s cats and as much as you loved them, it was hard enough getting cat hair out of one set of clothes.

“Or-” She says, a wicked smile working its way onto her face, she wiggles her eyebrows. “You can just ask your new best friend Kyungsoo to keep you company.”

The news of your weekend at Jongin and Kyungsoo’s apartment spread through your female friend group like wildfire and everyone seemed to have gotten a good laugh at your abysmal attempt at befriending the man. Lisa seemed particularly invested in this new ‘development’ as she liked to put it. 

You think Lisa was just a Sadist. Her newfound love of military-esque workouts only further validates that claim. 

You had done your best to stay clear of their apartment for the last few weekends, and your current default place to stay has been Lisa’s since she lived alone. Which would have been unusual for an undergrad, until you find out that there weren't many people who were willing to share a 2 bedroom apartment with 4 cats. 

You will probably have to rethink your new arrangement, however, as her favourite pastime as of late, when she wasn’t making you do burpees, was to constantly remind you of the weekend you would very much like to forget.

You have made it a point to avoid any social interactions that involved you potentially running into the other man. You had made an excuse to avoid going to half-off Tuesdays at the bowling alley two weeks ago, despite the fact that you had originally said you were going to be there. You also feigned it being ‘that time of the month’ when you were about to go to the Movies with Jennie and Jisoo, because at the last minute Jongin mentioned his friends wanted to see the movie as well. Jennie did not seem to buy your excuse at the time, but thankfully let it slide, not before shooting you a pointed look as she left though. 

It really wasn’t your fault. You were totally capable of acting like a normal human being. Really. It is just ever since that weekend, for reasons unbeknownst to you, every time you thought of or heard the name Do Kyungsoo the palms of your hands would begin to sweat and you would all of a sudden become very aware of how many exits were in your immediate vicinity. Rather than taking the time to analyze just why you felt this way, you just defaulted on making yourself scarce anywhere he was for the time being. 

It has worked, sort of.

You groaned. “Don’t even start.”

“Think about it, he can come over with his catatonic self and make you a five course meal.” She started, her voice taking on a fake dreamy-like tone.

“I want to go home.” 

“Then after you share a piece of spaghetti a la Lady and the Tramp, you stare lovingly into those passionless eyes and-” You rolled your eyes as she made an obscene gesture.

“I’m leaving.” 

“You know what they say about guys who are good with their hands” she called out. “And my boy Kyungsoo has some finee hands.”

“Goodbye, Lisa.” 

“Don’t forget, same time on Sunday! Oi!” her muffled yell was heard from outside and you didn’t even feel bad as you sped out of the parking lot.

The thought of having to come back in a few days made your bones hurt.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Leaning against the kitchen counter, you scrolled idly through your phone. Jennie had long since left with Jongin, after having gone over her luggage list five times to make sure that nothing was missing. No matter how many times you have gone on a trip together, without fail the brunette always found some essential product or piece of clothing that was missing, leading to you having to turn back around and search for it. It was not until you planted the thought that maybe having to make Jongin drive back to your apartment for your overnight cream might not earn your brownie points that she took your list suggestion seriously.

Now you scrolled through the endless restaurants on your delivery app, looking for potential ideas for dinner. Usually when you were alone in the apartment you would just make something simple to eat, however you had forgotten that it was your weekend to do grocery shopping and you had just changed into your pajamas, so leaving was a no go. Thus, you began your endless quest for finding something reasonably priced that could be delivered to you within 20 minutes. 

It was not going well.

Who the hell would pay 30$ for chicken wings?

You were debating the likelihood of you getting food poisoning from a 2 star pizza place - it was only 3.99$ for a large pizza - when you heard the sound of keys being slotted into your front door. Stopping, you confirmed it was indeed your apartment door opening before you rolled your eyes, pushing off of the counter and making your way to your foyer.

“Wow, look at that, only” Pressing back to your homescreen, you blinked. “- 45 minutes before having to double back, a new personal record Jennifer.”

“So what was it you forgot this -“ You rounded the corner. “-time.”

Oh.

Kyungsoo was just crossing through the threshold when he halted midstep. He looked like he had just come from class, a backpack slung over his shoulder and hands holding what appeared to be a laptop bag and equipment case. He looked startled at your sudden appearance, which was a bit ridiculous, this was your apartment after all, who was he expecting to find? Better yet, what was he doing here in the first place?

Gaze flickering behind him, you took note that he was, indeed, alone, furthering your confusion.

The door to the apartment slowly swung shut behind him and with a soft ‘click’ the two of you found yourselves regarding each other silently.  

“Hey” You said lamely.

“Hey.”

There was something in the sound of his voice. You could not place it, but in the narrowness of your passageway the deep baritone reverberated against the walls and made the hairs on the back of your neck stand on edge. It had been weeks since you had last seen him but in no time at all to be reminded just how intimidated you were by the other man. It took all you had within you to not wipe your palms on the fabric of your sweatpants. 

Not knowing what else to do in this situation, you could do nothing but shuffle back into the living room, giving Kyungsoo the space to remove his shoes and follow, albeit seemingly reluctantly. 

“What are y-“

“Sorry to intru-“

The corners of your mouth twitched slightly, and you gestured for him to go first after a moment. You jaw the muscles in his jaw work for a moment, before he cleared his throat, shifting his weight from one leg to the other.

“Turns out that the reservations Jongin made were for the fourth, not the fourteenth.”

Your stomach dropped. 

“Oh.”

Oh no.

“And they were closer to my place than here, so they decided to stay there.” he explained. He looked almost apologetic.

“I see.”

Nonononono - 

Giving him a once over again, you realized in growing horror that Kyungsoo probably was not, in fact, coming back from class. He looked like he had just came from his own apartment, with an overnight bag. 

You wanted to scream. 

Mind whirling, you tried to find something coherent to say to break this increasingly tense silence when you caught a whiff of something. Furrowing your brows, you leaned forward and took a small sniff. You eyes zeroed in on one of the bags that Kyungsoo brought with him. 

“Is that -?”

Kyungsoo glanced down at the black bag in his hand, blinking as if he just remembered it was there. Setting it down gingerly, he unzipped it, it was actually an insulated bag - because of course he owned one of those - and pulled out a familiar brown paper bag.

“I was told Friday was Chinese night so-” he glanced at you but then quickly averted his eyes awkwardly as you gaped at him. 

The strong sense of déjà vu threw you for a moment. Just like that you were brought back to that night, except now you were on the other side. You suddenly were filled with a feeling of understanding. Is this how Kyungsoo felt when you showed up unexpectedly that night? Must have been. 

You stared blankly at the takeout bag. Is this... his peace offering, then?

Well, shit.

Making a decision, you looked at Kyungsoo who had been watching you apprehensively. You put on what you hoped was a reassuring smile and reached a hand out to the bag. 

“Great timing, I was just about to order in. The kitchen is just over there, you can leave the rest of your stuff here for now.”

Returning to the kitchen you placed the takeout on the counter and opened it, peering into the paper bag. A pleased sound escaped you as you surveyed the contents inside. 

“I wasn’t sure what to get so Jongin told me your usual order - do you guys really order a Dinner for Six for three people?”

You turned your head and saw Kyungsoo lingering in the archway, he looked equal parts concerned and mildly disturbed. You nodded your head, giving a hum of affirmation before turning back and becoming absorbed into the task of taking out the containers. 

“Not all the time, sometimes we go for the Five when we are trying to watch our figures - ohhh you even got the extra soy sauce” Tipping the bag, a dozen small packets fell out onto the counter.

“You don’t have soy sauce here?”

“We do, but the take out ones always taste way better.”

“It’s probably the elevated levels of MSG.”

“Mmm delicious.” 

Pointing to the cabinets as Kyungsoo softly asked where you kept your plates and cutlery, you both spent the next few minutes silently involved in your own tasks. You, putting out the food and Kyungsoo quietly setting the table. 

Finally settling down at your small dinner table, the two of you took seats opposite each other and began to eat. Whether it was due to actual hunger or just trying to find a distraction from the growing awkwardness, you did not know. As you forked your fifth chili broccoli florette, you found that you were back to square one and had no idea where to go from here. This time you did not have the distraction of the television to maintain your attention, and it was driving you mad. Do you ask him about the weather? How his day went? Was he pro- or anti- mint chocolate chip? 

You worried your bottom lip.

This was the worst.

“Sorry, again, for intruding.” Kyungsoo broke the silence and your head snapped up to look at him. 

“Usually I would stay somewhere else, but it was last minute so..” he trailed off, pushing around a piece of tofu on his plate.

“It..It’s cool, no worries.” you said, trying to sound offhanded, but the catch in your voice must have given it away. Be cool. “If anything, I feel bad for Jongin, he must have been looking forward to it.”

Kyungsoo shrugs. “He’s probably flooding our bathroom with bath bombs to make it up to her.”

To her?

“What?”

“Jennie had mentioned to him wanting to go away on a tropical vacation but we’re in the middle of term, that’s the whole reason he- what?” He raised his eyebrow at your expression. 

Mouth agape, you stared disbelievingly at him. 

All at once you were doubling over, one hand bracing on the table while the other clutched your side as you were overcome with laughter, your eyes tearing up. Oh, oh this was too good. It wasn’t until you caught your breath moments later than you clued in the befuddled man across from you. Explaining how you heard about the trip, and how it was seen as the exact opposite by your roommate. By the end of it you were reduced to a fit of giggles again. 

Kyungsoo stared at you dumbfounded as he processed what you told him.

“Thats-”

“Yeah.”

“Wow.”

“You’re telling me.”

The space was filled with a mutual disbelief as you both sat silent across from one another and regarded the ridiculousness of your current predicament.

Those two really did deserve each other. Like two halves of one lovesick idiot. 

You sighed. "Well. We should probably get used to this then…” you said, nodding to yourself and turning back to your meal.

“This?”

“Yes, since it's part of the trope and all." you explained.

"Trope?" 

"You know, in the dramas when the main characters finally get together.” He looked even more lost, so you elaborated. “They always gloss over what happens to the roommates and best friends. What’s up with that, anyways? They kind of just fade into obscurity and the audience never gets to see what happens to them, when in reality there is probably that awkward phase where they are forced together and ..." you waved a hand in front of you, and his gaze slid down to your dinner table, eyebrows furrowing in thought. 

"End up eating copious amounts of Chinese food together on a Friday?" 

"More or less."

Kyungsoo said nothing to that, but merely nodded pensively and after a moment of contemplative silence, began to pick at his food again. You allowed him his time to mull over the new information, and you returned to your own food. You didn’t blame him, it’s not everyday you find out you are the side character to your friends shitty romcom.

Soon enough you both had eaten your fill, Kyungsoo had graciously gave up the last egg roll to you, even though you had offered a game of rock-paper-scissors for it. 

Oh well, his loss, you had thought as you dipped it in plum sauce. 

Putting the last of the leftovers away in the fridge, when you turned back Kyungsoo was looking at a spot on the floor, a small frown on his face. Before you had a chance to ask, he was looking up again, eyes meeting yours with an even expression. 

“Would it be ok if I worked here?” Kyungsoo gestured to the now cleared table.

“Of course.” You replied quickly. “I have some stuff I need to catch up on too, so you can have the space to yourself.”

Kyungsoo nodded, and then opened his mouth, as if to add something, but stopped short. Instead, with only a short nod, he turned on his heel and walked back to the living room to collect his work bag. 

Watching his retreating back, you shrugged, figuring it was best to just leave it as is. You were almost positive the man would appreciate you letting him work in peace, rather than try to force some small talk. Besides, it would undoubtedly end up just being you rambling on your own and making a bigger fool of yourself, Kyungsoo was not one known to waste words, after all. 

Taking it as your opportunity to make yourself scarce, you slipped out of the kitchen and made your way down the hall to your room. Sitting down at your desk, you leant back in your chair, gazing at the ceiling. 

Well that went better than last time, right?

Right?

A tired sigh escaped you as you pressed the heels of your palms into your eyes. What did you expect was going to happen, anyways? You had managed to sit through dinner together twice now (not by choice), and it wasn’t a stretch to assume you would probably be seeing more of each other (again, not by choice). You would like to think the two of you were managing the best you could, given the circumstances. Even still...

It’s not like you could sit around and talk about the latest volume of your favourite Manga, like you do with Junmyeon. Or watch E-sport tournaments and treat them like the World Cup, like you did with Baekhyun that one time. Or even spend the night gossiping about nonsensical campus drama, had Sehun been the one to show up at your door. 

Had it been anyone else, literally any one of Jongin’s other friends, you would have been able to manage just fine. You were not a social butterfly by any means, but even still you liked to think you were able to handle most social situations well enough. Just your luck that the one person you could never get a read on, was the one person you needed to get along with the most.

Speaking of the devil. The faint sound of a chair scraping and papers rustling was heard through your closed door. You strained your ears to hear anything more going on in the other room, but the apartment was silent once again. 

It was going to be a long night. 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hours later you finally got up from your desk, arms stretching high above your head. 

Opening your bedroom door, you made the short trip down the hall to the kitchen. Entering the room, you saw Kyungsoo’s dark silhouette hunched over some papers. As you approached, you noticed that he was now adorning a pair of dark rimmed glasses. He did not seem to pay any notice to your entrance, too busy intently reading whatever was written in front of him, using the red pen in his hand to leave comments in the page margins.

You thought back to the conversation with Lisa earlier that day.

He really does have nice hands.

Flushing, you quickly turned your head and busied yourself with filling water in your kettle and setting it to boil. Pulling out a mug and reaching for a tea bag.

Glancing back, you hesitated before asking over your shoulder.

“Would you like some?”

It took Kyungsoo a moment to react to your question. As if he had forgotten that you two were the only people in the apartment and there is no one else that the question could be directed to. He jerked his head up, blinking owlishly at you. His glasses had slid down the bridge of his nose slightly and he pushed them up as he focused on the box of tea in your hand. 

“Oh - Yes - Please, if you're making some.”

Turning back you prepared the tea, humming to yourself softly to fill the silence. Once the tea had finished brewing you poured two cups, handing a mug out to Kyungsoo.

He took the cup gently, offering low ‘thank you’ before blowing on it and taking a cautionary sip. He must have deemed your tea making skills to be satisfactory as he gave a ghost of a smile before setting the mug down on a coaster and returning to his work. 

Instead of taking that as your leave, you took a step closer, peering over his shoulder at the papers he was grading. 

“Did someone really put ‘what is happening’ as part of their answer?”

“When you tell the class ‘writing something is better than nothing’ they really take it to heart.”

A minute passed as you looked over the other answers scribbled hastily on the page above. Your gaze travelled back down. 

“Kyungsoo.”

“Hm?”

“Did you really just give them a point for that question?”

From your vantage point you could see the corner of his mouth lift. “Midterms are coming up and I’m not the one marking it.” He tapped on the paper with the back of his pen. “This one’s going to need all the help they can get.”

Did he just - 

Who would have thought that the strict Do Kyungsoo was actually a helpful TA. You didn’t know if the man was an Godsend or just cruel. You shook your head in silent amazement.

“Damn, wish you would have been my TA.” You muttered to yourself.

You were too busy looking at the other marked papers that you did not notice the pen stop moving in your peripheral. It wasn’t until you turned your head, grinning as you were about to comment on the student who had drawn a fish as the answer to their bonus question, that you locked eyes with a pair of dark ones. 

At some point you must have leaned in closer without realizing, as your faces were now much closer than they had been a minute ago. You were so close you caught the scent of his cologne. He smelt like rosewood.

There was an indescribable look of something in his eyes, but before you could begin to categorize it it had vanished, leaving his face impassive as he held your stare. 

You pulled back with an urgency and almost sent your full cup of tea flying into your chest. Clearing your throat, you looked anywhere but the man in front of you. You could still feel his heavy stare set on your face. 

“I’ll uh, I’ll leave you to it, then.”

You spun around without waiting for a reply, and practically ran out of the room. You honestly did not think you would have been able to hear one anyways over the sound of your heart hammering in your chest.

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A/N: Thank you everyone who has commented so far, I honestly didn’t think there would be any response so I am a little overwhelmed. I do not have an upload schedule, but I have completed the story outline and am aiming for 8/9 chapters. This is also not beta’d so please excuse general continuity/grammatical errors.

[flowerbloom-arts]

Day 24; the Prophets

CW: References to alcohol

At the farthest edge of the forest near the party, the White Prophet had been throwing up in the bushes after drinking the party's lemonade, and the Black Prophet stood idly by to look after him and sniffed the glass the White Prophet drank from.

BP: Someone spiked the lemonade.

WP: Blegh... How could you be so sure?

BP: The glass smells like alcohol.

WP: Do you think someone would do that at a party...? Just... Just pour some booze into the lemonade everyone drinks from?

BP: Yes.

WP: But why??

BP: Some people think it's a "fun practical joke" to do at parties when nobody is looking, especially at a no-alchohol event.

WP: That's not a very nice prank.

BP: Exactly, it's not, it usually just ends up with people like you vomiting or saying or doing things they'll absolutely regret, not to even mention the hangovers...

WP: How do you know all this stuff anyway, Mr. Misery?

BP: ... Well, I must confess an old sin of mine.

WP: A sin to YOU, perhaps. I don't believe in sins!

BP: ... Yeah, sure. Anyway, I used to go to alot of parties, be abhorrently frivolous, and I would even encourage behavior like this, thinking it was just a harmless thing that would last a day or two...

WP: Hah! You? Mr. Resting Bitch Face? Professor Monotonous Teacher Voice? The guy who tells people to shut up and work their whole lives? A party animal? You never cease to amaze me, Tristan. Cam an, if you were such a party popper what made you into a party pooper?

BP: I realized my way of living was wasteful at best when the Comet nearly struck the Earth and almost killed it! I realized that if it really did hit, I would've died without having accomplished a single thing of worth! I would've died a clown and if there were an afterlife, would I have been happy with how I lived...? Probably not... and I didn't want people to have that same realization I had, so I became a prophet who preached about work and duty in the hopes to create a better future and make people feel like they accomplished something before they kicked the bucket.

WP: ...

The White Prophet wobbled upright and then sat next to the Black Prophet, adjusting his own sleeve.

WP: Funny. I used to be a working farmgirl on the countryside-

BP: Farmgirl?

WP: Well, yeah, I used to be a girl until that Comet came and gave me a second epiphany right after the one I was going to talk about- I forgot I never mentioned that... Are you... Weirded out, or anything?

BP: ... I've heard stranger things coming from textbooks, I suppose I'm fine with that. You can continue with what you were saying, Fremont.

WP: Okay thank you, uhm... So I worked on the countryside with my family, we were a small few but had a very big farm so it was work day in and day out, we didn't have fun at all, it was dirty and slimy and not in the fun foresty way. I was miserable there, it was routine with constant inconvenience that ruined it, and then the Comet decimated our farm with its heat. When it didn't kill us I realized that that life... It didn't feel nice or fulfilling, Life was meant to be enjoyed, didn't it? Those rakes and tractors and plows weren't intended to be part of our lives, life is a gift and we should enjoy it while we can, nature was made to take care of the rest! I wanted to be free and love life and love myself like I didn't before! And I wanted others to feel the same! I wanted to spread my newfound and joyous wisdom with everyone because what is life worth living if not to be enjoyed!

BP: But why is there life if it doesn't have a purpose for this green Earth we stand on? That simply can't be-

WP: Now now, remember what Moominmamma said!

BP: Ugh, alright, fine... It is such a strange coincidence, though, how could we come to such different conclusions from the same event?

WP: Oh you know, life has a way... Oh, goodness, I think I have a headache coming on...

BP: Alright, easy there. Come on, let's get you some water and sleep.

[z3nitsusgf]

hte moment i saw your post about arcane i had to come to your inbox and babble about arcane because i love it so much oh my god

ALSO theres going to be alot of arcane spoilers so !!

FIRST THE ANIMATION IS SO GOOS?? IM SO INLOVE oh my god riot did so well with this Omfg AND arcane season 2 is in the making and IM SO EXCITED HOLY SHIT

NEXT CAITVI?? oh my god im absolutely so gay for them especially vi omg Oh my god shes so fine and Caitlyn i want them to Just sandwich me PLEASE

AND AND VIKTOR oh my god i love my boy so much his story really touched me and i feel so bad for him bc of what happened w sky </3

AND JINX im so ?!-?-$ CONFUSED AB MY FEELINGS FOR HER VERY MIXED FEELINGS ATM!! but i really just wanna give her a hug, she went through so many things and she didn’t deserve that ): AND SILCO TOO i really feel like he didnt take jinx in to exploit her and use her as a weapon yk but took her in as a daughter and i was just shattered when the scene where silco died n he said that jinx was perfect IM SOBBING

OF COURSE EKKO TOO i love the boy so much hes so pretty oh my

OVERALL IM JUST SO HAPPY W ARCANE i love it so much oh my god ANYWAYS WHATS UR OPINION ON ARCANE !!

— 🍒 [ sorry if its a bit long Um .. I just love arcane alot ]

MAJOR SPOILERS under the cut for arcane league of legends, so if you haven't finished or still want to watch - please read at your own discretion. (Also it’s hella long I’m so sorry about that, I love this show sm 😭)

Animation- I absolutely loved the styling and design that riot picked for animating arcane, it was not only so beautiful to look at - it was a breath of fresh air in comparison to other animated shows that are out there. It's fluid and fun and just so fucking cool, I know it’s kind of a marketing ploy but goddamn does it make me want to play league of legends.

You’re right, they nailed the animation and details in the show, down to the coloring of the stained glass and the lights reflecting off the wet ground in the undercity, it’s stunning. Character design and atmospheric worldbuilding are a big deal to me when I watch animated shows, if the design is [to be quite blunt] ugly, then I don't watch - or I don't make it very far in the show because it is distracting it me when the show is, in my opinion, ugly or poorly done.

So shows like Big Mouth are really hit or miss - the crude humor plays up the even cruder design of the show and it gives me second hand embarrassment that makes it impossible to get through.

CaitVi >>>> for the fucking win. Good representation of Sapphic and LGBTQ relationships and community without making it a big deal or making it queerbaiting, I adore it. Cait is also just a great character, she makes you understand the topside and even sympathize with it - and you can't help but drool at how hot the two of them are. Vi is a brilliant design and her parallels to Vander and Powder are fucking heartbreaking, the way you can just tell she aches and burns to reconcile (all over a misunderstanding) and she knows that it’s too late, just ugh 😣.

Jinx - the discussions of grief, found family, depression, PTSD are all so intricately woven into the story with Jinx/Powder's plotline and her character arc with Silco and her refusal so let go of her past with those words Vi said to her that night. Her plunging mental state that worsens each arc and we can see her diving into that pit of lonely self hatred that breeds nothing but pure destruction. (The details of her recreating Mylo and Clogger in her room also pack a sickening punch) 

God and the the turmoil Arcane does of getting you attached to these minor characters and then ripping them away from you is brutal. Mylo and Clogger’s death was so sort of expected but it wasn’t ya know? And knowing they were on the brink of escape if Powder hadn’t used the tech makes it so much more painful, I think I was screaming at my TV for a solid 10 minutes lmao. And the brutality that is Silco when he stabs Vander in the back - because it whats he’s always needed to do, and what he’s always wanted to do, but you still hold your breath because god, how could Vander die too?

Silco is another amazingly crafted villain. In the beginning, I thought Silco was sort of grooming Powder to be his weapon, and at moments I think it definitely felt that way, he took advantage of her when she was most vulnerable and broken and molded her to be this vindictive and sadistic version of her former self. Not to mention he calls her Jinx - the very reminder of her failures and that she’s been abandoned. 

Arcane as a whole does a brilliant job of weaving every story together and not leaving a single character out, it makes you invested to the max. Like with Councilor Madarda, I’ve grown to absolutely love her and root for her and wish her everything she wants with Jayce and her family.

Viktor - And god, Viktor my sweet boy makes me want to hug him and fucking show him he’s worth so much more - he’s so incredibly sweet and good, and I think the scene with Sky shows that he’s not a bad person and his intentions aren’t bad at all.

[bruh--wtf]

Trust Issues

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Stiles Stilinksi x Reader

Later, at home, you hear a knock on your brother's window while he's at work and go into his room. You see Stiles and raise an eyebrow as you open the window. "Can you come with me?" He asks. You freeze.

"What?"

"Can you come to my house, like now?"

"You have my number, Stiles," you say.

"Would you have agreed?" You clench your jaw and shake your head.

"No," you say.

He smirks. "Exactly. Now come on," he says. You close the window and he hits it as you grab your jacket and go downstairs.

"Stiles!" You yell. He turns to you and smiles as he climbs down.

"Alright, now come on," he says, grabbing your arm and pulling you to his prized jeep. You sigh and sit next to him.

"What's this about?" You ask. "Scott isn't even here, so-"

"Just shut up," he says. You look at the boy surprised.

Stiles drives to his house and when you try to get out he locks the door.

"My dad's home," he says. You nod.

"Okay? And?" He turns to look at you.

"Well, he might assume something because I've never actually had a girl over. Well not in a long time," he says.

"I've been here before, Stiles," you say. He nods.

"Yeah, but with Scott," he says. You sigh and sit back.

"So do you want me to wait here, or...?"

"No! No. Ugh, fine, come on," he says, unlocking the door and letting you out. You get out of the car and go up to the house. Sheriff Stilinksi was at the door ready to yell at Stiles when you walk in first.

He freezes and looks at Stiles. "Uh, Y/N, what are you doing here?"

"I have no idea," you say honestly. He gives his son a confused look. Stiles sighs and grabs your wrist.

"Y/N and I have a project together. We need to work on it," he says to his dad. His dad nods and waves the two of you off. Stiles pulls you to his room and you laugh a little.

"Okay, what is going on?" You ask. He barely looks at you and you look around his room. It was more organized than you thought it would be. Granted, you hadn't been in the room in years. You sit on the boy's bed as he brings his laptop over to you. He sits with his back to the headboard and you sit beside him.

You sat close to him to look at the laptop. You look up at him as soon as you see what's on it.

"You can't be serious," you say. He sighs and points at the screen.

"Just hold on, it makes sense." You press your lips together, and put your head on the boy's shoulder to read what was on the screen.

The more and more he explained his theory the more it made sense.

"Were you kidding earlier? When you said Friday is a full moon?" You ask. He shakes his head. "Well, what's gonna happen to Scott?" He presses his lips together and shakes his head.

"I don't really know. But I'm gonna help him," he says, looking at his laptop again, probably looking something up. You just studied the boy for probably to long. He looked at you again, looking over your face.

You quickly shift your head to look at the laptop again, curling up, closer to the boy. He looked at you for a moment.

"Are you cold?" He asks. You give him a small smile.

"I'm fine," you say, holding onto his arm. He nods and the two of you continue researching. "Stiles?" It'd been at least an hour.

He hums in response.

"Were you talking about me this morning?" You ask. He looks at you.

"What?"

"I mean, I heard you and Scott say something before you know he pulled me over," you tell him. He shifts a little.

"Oh, uh, yeah." You look up at the boy to see him uncomfortably avoiding looking at you.

"If you don't want to tell me, that's fine," you say. No. No it isn't fine. Stiles was talking about you and you want to know why.

Wait. Stiles and Scott. It wasn't just Stiles. Well, from Scott's reaction, it kind of was jist Stiles.

"Um, no, I was just you know, saying how crazy the body thing was. And well, that's the craziest thing to happen since you were born." You hit the boy's chest.

"I'm not crazy," you say. He chuckles.

"I disagree," he says. You roll your eyes. "But in a good way," he adds. He smirks at you and a small smile plays at your lips. You hold onto his arm a little tighter, looking back at the screen. "Crazy... and the best thing to happen to this town." Your gaze snaps back up to him. He looked a little nervous about your reaction. You studied the boy for a second.

"You really think that?" You find yourself asking in a whisper tone. He nods.

"Yeah. I do," he says. You press your lips together. What do you say to that? And why did it give you butterflies in your stomach hearing it from Stiles? That scared you. You just stared at him for a minute before turning your head back down.

"Thanks," you mumble, trying to hide your blush. And the small smile creeping on your lips.

Eventually it gets late and you grow tired. You shift a little, laying down a little more, still holding onto Stiles arm. He looks at you and then the time.

"I can bring you home if you want," he tells you. You chuckle and look at the time to see how late it is. 12:30. You shake your head, turning a little more towards the boy.

"I've gone to parties with Lydia, Stiles. I'm fine," you say jokingly. He studies you for a moment before continuing. It doesn't take long for you to fall asleep though.

Stiles looks down at her, realizing something and sees Y/N asleep on his arm. He lets out a breath, looking down at his laptop. He carefully closes the laptop, not wanting to wake Y/N up. He moves it.

Then, he pulls his arm away from Y/N slowly. She adjusts and snuggles up to the boy's chest. He was a bit unsure if he should wake her up or not.

"You're going to be the death of me," he whispers. He carefully shifts to be laying down and she buries her face further into his chest. He wraps his arms around her, and reaches up to turn his light out.

The next day, you wake up in Stiles' arms. You shift a little, confused. Stiles was heavily asleep, and still had an arm around you. You look around a little and your eyes land on your phone.

You grab it, and see that it was a little past seven. You quickly sit up.

"Shit," you say, putting your phone down.

You shake Stiles a little, and the boy rolls over, groaning. You sigh pushing the boy back over.

"Stiles, we're going to be late. And I need to go home and change. Stiles!" He waves you off and you huff. You climb over the boy and pull him out of the bed. He groans as he lands on the floor.

"Really?!"

"We're going to be late! Get dressed!" You say. He gives you a confused look and grabs your phone, checking the time as he hands it to you.

You walk out into the hallway and hear shuffling.

A few minutes later Stiles stumbles out with new jeans on and a half buttoned flannel.

You follow him out to his car and youu stop by your house. You change and grab your backpack.

When you get to school Stiles immediately runs up to Scott.

But Jackson stops you.

"What's up with your brother?" Jackson asks.

You raise an eyebrow. "What are you talking about?"

"You know exactly what I'm talking about. Scott can't play for shit. Him, and his little friend, are losers. So what happened?" You knew your brother and Stiles weren't popular. Or good at Lacrosse up until yesterday. But Jackson being the one to point it out ticked you off.

You slap the boy.

"Just because Scott's a better player than you, doesn't mean you get to be an asshole. Don't talk about my brother or his friends like that again, you hear me?" Jackson scoffs and smirks at you, taking a step closer to you.

"Or what?"

"Or I'll do a hell of alot worse than slap you," you snap. You push past the boy, going towards your first class.

Later, in the hall, you see Jackson and Scott.

"My mom does all the grocery shopping," Scott says. Jackson had him pinned against the wall. You march up to them. You push Jackson back, glaring at him.

"What did I say about talking to my brother?" You say. He smirks.

"You said talking about your brother, nothing about talking to him," he says. You glare at him. "You know he's on steroids, right? Imagine what coach will think."

You punch Jackson. He puts a hand to his nose and you see a bit of blood start to drip down.

"You don't know shit, Jackson. You're a complete idiot. And if you actually like Lydia, you're not going to say anything," you say. He glares at you, knowing if you said anything to Lydia she'd talk to him.

He glares at Scott. "Y/N won't be around all the time, McCall," he says. You scoff and push him.

"You're all talk," you say. He glares at the two of you and walks off.

You find out Scott is going to the party with Allison and nearly scream at him.

You were happy a girl finally liked your brother, but yeah. No.

Friday night you go to the party.

You were sitting there, watching your brother have fun, avoiding looking at Lydia and Jackson practically having sex infront of everyone, and being by yourself. When you see Derek. You walk up to him.

"What the hell do you want from my brother?" You ask. He smirks at you.

"Our brother now," he says. You scoff and shake your head.

"No. He is my brother. You don't know him. And I don't know why you did what you did, but I know that I'm more scared of a puppy than I am of you," you say. His eyes turn a sort of yellow shade and your eyes widen.

"Are you sure about that?" He asks. You swallow.

"Positive. Is that like an anger thing? Should I be looking forward to seeing Scott doing that when I piss him off from now on?" He grabs your wrist and you try your best not to wince.

"You'll see. I only want the best for Scott. He needs me. He however, doesn't need you or your little boyfriend," he says.

"I don't know who your talking about, because I'm single. But Scott does need me. And I'm going to be right there when he realizes it," you say. He smirks.

"You'll see," he says. He lets go of you and you look down at your wrist to see that it's red.

"If this bruises I'll find you and punch you," you tell him. He chuckles.

"You'll be fun," he says. You raise an eyebrow at him, but he just walks somewhere else in the party.

To say running between your house, Allison's house to make sure she's alive, and looking for Scott all night in the woods in detail is alot. But you get the gist.

After school you see Scott talking to Allison and smiles, which is a good sigh.

You feel a hand on your wrist and you get pulled into a corner.

"Oh my God, Stiles! I'm going to kill you!" You say, hitting the boy's chest. He chuckles and shakes his head.

"Last night was... crazy," he says. You nod in agreement. Then you realize who is against the wall. And you realize that he has his hands on your hips still. And you realize the way he's looking at you.

You smirk at the boy. You lean up and kiss his cheek. He looks down at you in shock.

"I'll see you later, Stiles."

You start walking towards Lydia's car, seeing as she usually was the one to drive you to and from school.

Once you get in the car, you look over at your brother who looked like a deer at headlights looking at Allison's car.

[violetnotez]

Can I request a storyline where reader and Ms. Joke gives advice to each other to ask their crushes out. (Reader crushing on Bakugou and Ms. Joke likes Eraserhead). Also I love your Dabi fic it's so damn amazing.

Anon I know this took so long but I loved this idea ALOT. Like-literally GENIUSSSSSSSS!!!! And omg I’m so happy you liked my Dabi fics!!!🥺😭

Another fic for the @bnhabookclub event! If you wanna join in, heres the link!

Also pls ignore that Ms Jokes shoulder has disappeared I forgot to fix it 💀

Bakugo x reader

⤷ Genre: Fluff

⤷ Word Count: 2000+

⤷ Warnings: cursing

⤷ Synopsis: As your helping your hero aunt Ms. Joke concoct a plan to win over Eraserhead, the conversation somehow turns to your crush on Bakugo. Even though you feel comfortable talking about the hotheaded boy with your aunt over the phone, you don’t realize how bad that idea is until a certain someone decided to eavesdrop outside the door.

Song Recs: ⤷ Leave This Place-Lione ⤷All This Time-Deorro ⤷Start It Over-NOTD

“Okay okay, how about this one-

“Can you pass me my inhaler, because you just took my breath away!”

Ms. Joke made an over exaggerated attempt at swooning, her voice airy and theatrical. You couldn’t help but giggle at her antics, your nose scrunching at the terrible pick up line she just gave you.

“I don’t think that one will work Auntie,” you mused, your phone on speaker as you tidied up your UA dorm room.

Not many people were aware of it, but your aunt was Ms. Joke, the comedy hero. It was quite a shocker when you let that information out to your classmates, as they couldn’t understand why you had went to UA over her hero school. It was true you had entertained the idea of going, but as much as you loved your aunt-you could only tolerate her for so long. She was so fun and energetic to be around, but that energy quickly became draining after a few hours.

The thought of having to be around your aunt every day made you feel tired just thinking about it, so you had kindly opted to try UA instead. Your aunt was a little disappointed that you had picked UA over her school, but she was over the moon excited for you to finally follow her footsteps and become a hero.

It also didn’t hurt that you would be around Aizawa quite a lot-and she definitely used that to her advantage.

“Oh Cmon tho, Jitter Bug, he would love it!” She exclaimed through the phone. “That one is such a laugh riot!”

“I think you forget that Mr. Aizawa isn’t too big on jokes,” you gave her a short giggle as you began to fold the freshly cleaned clothes on your bed.

“Hm….” she hummed in thought.

“What about-I’m thirsty, and guess whose body is 75% water? I’d then give him a killer smile to go along with it-he can’t say no to me then!”

Your cheeks turned incredibly red-the thought of your aunt hitting on your teacher so openly like that? Revolting.

You made a gagging noise at the prospect, a nervous laugh spilling out.

“I swear if you do that, I will dig my own grave and lay in there from second hand embarrassment,”

A belly laugh erupted in the other end of the line, Ms. Joke’s chuckles high pitched and uncontrollable.

“You really are a hard one to impress, huh?” She said between laughter.

“That type of pick up line is a little too young though-you babies are the ones that say ‘thirsty’ all the time…”

You heard a little hum on the other side of the phone, signaling she was thinking deeply.

“Why don’t you use that one on that boy you like, what’s his name again?”

She asked good naturedly, a hint of sneakiness in her voice. “It’s-Bakugo, Katsuki Bakugo, right?”

Your eyes went wide like saucers, your body language going rigid.

“Auntie you cant say that so loud, I’m on speaker phone!” You hushed her.

Your cheeks went insanely red, your head swiveling to look at your door.

Damn you and not closing it properly-anybody walking by could have heard!

Your aunt only knew about your crush because she had noticed you staring quite intently at Bakugou at your provisional licensing exam, her questions hard to not answer truthfully. She had promised not to tell anyone, not even your parents, but she used it against you nevertheless.

You sighed a breath of relief once you were satisfied that no one had walked by, your head turning back to your phone call.

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Unknowing to you, someone had walked by-Bakugo.

It was later in the day and getting close to his early bedtime, so he had come up to tell you to be quiet.

It felt strange walking up to your room-Bakugo knew he was beginning to like you, more than just a classmate or a friend, yet he didn’t quite want to believe it.

He shouldn’t have all these vulnerable feelings, he should be focusing on training and nothing more. But the more and more he tried to ignore it the more and more he realized how much he truly admired you-you were so damn pretty to him, your laugh and smile always making a blush rise to his cheeks, and the way you would look at him so innocently whenever he spoke to you made his whole world light up.

He liked how you respected him, but you would also put him in his place if needed.You were really one of the few only people he would listen to, which made it even worse-you had a power over him you didn’t even know about. It frustrated him, but he cared about your opinion too damn much to openly defy your wishes.

It sucked how easily he’d fallen for you, but he couldn't make it stop, no matter how hard he tried.

Just as he trudged up the stairs to your room, he noticed the door unlocked, a strange thing for him to see since he had prepared himself to knock. Whatever-less time waiting outside your door. He lightly leaned himself against the adjacent wall, ready to yell his warning at you quickly until he heard the familiar voice of Ms. Joke speak his name from a phone call.

The hell were you even talking about?

He couldn’t help it, he had to listen in, it was him you were talking about after all. As much as he didnt want to care, he hoped it was only good things you were speaking of, his heart fluttering when he heard your aunt say “you like him.”

Was it true? Did you really feel the same for him?

Bakugo instantly felt himself to sweat, his vermillion eyes wide as he prayed the news he was hearing wasn’t a lie-you had to like him back. You just had to.

Ms. Joke laughed at your distress, her voice lighthearted and loud.

“Oops, sorry!” She said, not a single ounce of remorse in her tone. “But really, y/n, what do you see in that boy! He’s so-well-“

“Harsh?” You finished her sentence, shuffling on your bed.

“Exactly! He’s always so mean and entitled too-you can’t find another boy in UA? What about Shoto-hes a pretty one!”

You gave a giggle, your hands fiddling nervously with your hair.

“Shoto is just a friend Auntie, and besides, he’s quite reserved-Bakugo isn’t,” you sighed, “Ive never meant anyone like him before.

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Bakugo’s heart beat painfully in his chest from outside the door.

This was fucking wrong-he was being a total creepster eaves dropping in your private conversation.

He kept telling himself that this was all okay, because you were talking about him and it was your goddamn fault for speaking about him behind his back-

But he knew deep down it was because he wanted so badly to know. He just wanted to be reassured that there was a connection between you two and he could pursue it somehow.

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“He’s just so-different. He is really harsh and brutally honest-it makes him kinda unique in a way. He’s always so driven, trying to do his best to be the best-it’s infectious, ya know? I can't help but admire him for that.”

you admired him? god, hearing those words sent him over the moon. You sounded so sweet and so soft as you relayed all your inner feelings to Ms. Joke, his heart was practically swooning.

Your aunt gave a small nod at your words, her voice much more understanding.

“Have you talked to him? Tried to ask him out or do anything you little kiddies usually do when you have a crush?” She asked playfully.

You sighed, your hands combing through your hair.

“Oh I could never! He wouldn’t like me back-he’s too into his school work. And he is super harsh-god I don’t know what I’d do if he’d reject me….”

“I understand you full heartedly JitterBug,” she used your nickname again, a groan slipping out of your lips.

“Are you yiu ever going to stop calling me that!”

“Never!” She exclaimed, her voice loud and cheerful again. “Your my wonderful little JitterBug and I’m going to keep calling you that until I kick the bucket!

“But really,” she sighed, her tone much more serious. “You never know until you try! I got rejected myself many, many, MANY times-but Im still doing perfectly fine!”

You held back a small snicker-your aunt, the Jokester Hero, who can’t hold a conversation without cackling like a maniac, the one who wears the most ridiculous outfits, has a chaotic fighting style, and has been pinning over the same guy since her internship days as a rookie?

Yeah, perfectly fine isn’t the best way you would describe her.

You simply hummed a nod in order to satiate her a response, a small smile gracing your lips.

“Ugh, I just got a call-they need me to help out with some robbery,” you aunt huffed out, her tone clearly tired. You felt a little bad for the hero-she must have been having a pretty crazy day.

“I’m sorry we had to cut our call so short!”

“Oh no it’s no problem!” You reasuresed her happily, “stay safe out there!”

“You two Jitterbug! Byeeeee!” She practically yelled her goodbye into the phone, making you flinch.

You breathed a tranquil sigh, readying yourself to start studying for your tests when you heard a loud banging upon your door.

“Oi, dumbass, can I come in for a minute?” The gruff voice of Bakugo filled the room, making your blood shiver-

Bakugo?!? Wait-was he there the whole time?!?

You teeth were practically chattering from that overwhelming fear, your cheeks red and your eyes wide.

You seriously were going to crawl into a hole and never come out if he heard that whole conversation.

You crawled off your bed, your hand making their way to the door to peak it open slightly.

Bakugo’s heart was thumping violently in his chest-now he knew you felt the same for him, this was going to be extremely easy. But he still felt really nervous, especially when your hair was so perfectly messy like that and your cheeks were dusted with pink like you were already nervous yourself.

God damn, why did you have to be so attractive? It just messed everything up for him, making him feel like he couldn’t think straight.

“Hey Bakugo, I-Uh-what’s up? Did you need something?”

“Yeah,” he replied gruffly, his nerves making his hand sweat more than usual. “something like that,”

Damn quirk, he thought in annoyance, shoving his hands into his pants. “You gonna let me in?”

“Oh-uh,”you began to stutter, shifting away from the door and opening it up slightly, “sure, yeah!”

He grinned to himself at your adorableness-did you always act this nervous around him? How did he not notice you like him before-it was so obvious to see now when you were fidgeting like that.

He strutted into your room, a new found confidence in him as he shut the door of the room for you, practically trapping you in with him. A mischievous smirk graced his lips, making your heart thump against your ribcage.

“Don’t want anyone overhearing by accident cause you cant close a door right,”

You groaned in embarrassment.

Welp-he knew.

You gave him a small look, your eyes doe -like and scrunched up in uneasiness.

“How much of that did you hear?” You asked timidly.

Bakugo scoffed, that shit eating grin still plastered on his face.

“All of it, Jitterbug,”

You groaned yet again, plopping your body onto the bed in embarrassment.

How could this happen?! He was right-you should have closed the door! You covered your face with your hands, your fingers trailing against your forehead and your hair.

“God I’m so sorry, I probably sounded like a creep, I didn’t mean to-“ you tried to apologize and explain yourself, your cheeks a cherry red.

“Do you like me?” He interrupted you, his arms crossed in front of his chest.

You looked up timidly-god, was he always this intimidating?

He was standing right in front you, his overwhelming stature making you feel so small and overpowered. He was wearing this strange smirk, as if he was enjoying interrogating you.

That usually wasn’t a Bakugo thing to do, to smirk like that, but damn, was it kinda-hot. You could really only focus on that, on the way his lips curled up so softly like he was happy about something but trying to repress it. It was warm and inviting, and you couldn’t help but feel some of your awkwardness melt away.

“How would you feel if I said ‘yes’?” You tried your best to lighten the mood some what, a nervous smile slipping against your lips.

Bakugo knelt down, his body so much more closer to you. His hands went on each side of your legs, his thumbs just brushing your outer thigh. He caged you in to the bed with his arms, his face mere inches from yours.

Well shit.

You felt the blood rush to your face, your ears pounding-you never knew he felt this warm so close, and god-did he really smell like salted caramel? His vermillion eyes were boaring to yours, sending your senses into over drive.

“And how would it feel if I said ‘yes’?” He turned your words against you, his voice husky and deep form being so close.

You squirmed from nerves, your hands going to play with your hair. It was so strange being so close to him, and you didn’t know what to do.

You looked so cute flustered like this-Bakugo internally tried to remember this perfectly, mentally writing down your adorable mannerisms and facial expression to memory. As much as he loved this, you were taking too long for a reply, and he was getting a little annoyed.

“What was that? I’m still waiting,” he asked gruffly, his voice low and sultry.

You gulped, feeling a pang in your heart from hearing that type of voice come from him. Directed to you.

“I-Uh-yes, I-I do, I've liked you for a while now,” you revealed, your cheeks practically tomato red.

He smirked at your expression, slowly lifting his body with off the weight.

You looked up in confusion, already feeling cold without his warm body so close to yours.

“Good,” he replied, his voice prideful, “cause I feel the same way.”

“You do!” You practically shouted, your eyes wide with shock.

The Bakugo-“liked you” liked you? You could practically scream with happiness.

“Well yeah dumbass, why would I say that if I didn’t?” He chuckled slightly, his bright red eyes still drinking you in.

Now his nerves were coming out again, a heaviness feeling his stomach as he realized what he had to do now.

“I-I’m not good at this shit, but-

“Wanna go out tomorrow?”

You were practically screaming like a little girl internally. This was happening? Was this all just a cruel dream?

Only one way to figure out if this was real or not.

You stood up from the bed, bringing yourself close to the hot head.

Now it was Bakugo’s turn to be embarrased-he was getting too comfortable being the one to make you nervous. He forgot how you could make him so flustered, your warm smile and pretty eyes making his heart thump painfully and his mind go into a panicked standstill.

Your hands shakily wrapped around his neck, slow to see how he would react.

God, you had thought about touching his hair for so long now, it was even better than you imagined-soft and fluffy like a cloud, you ran your hands through the spiky locks. The faint smell of caramel wafted into your nose agaun, making you feel nervous and calm at the same time.

He was slightly rigid, staring at you with shocked eyes-but he seemed to not mind this. You smiled softly, your heart thumping-it was now or never.

You slowly got on your toes and leaned yourself into his lips, surprised how warm they felt. At first he didn’t move, which scared you-but he eventually began to move against your lips, a little rough but still pleasant. A flood of warmth filled your body, your hands relaxing against his body. You felt his arms wrap around your body, his lips now taking the lead and guiding you into him.

You couldn’t believe how good this felt, how perfect and surreal it was.

But you remembered-sadly- breathing was a thing, your lungs burning as you both reluctantly pulled away.

You thanked your aunt for her loud mouth in your blissful daze, because without her, you wouldn’t be kissing your crush now.

You smiled at the blonde, his cheeks dusted with red and his eyes drinking you in.

“Tomorrow sounds great.”

[kayoticworld]

Just like you...

Genshin Impact

WARNINGS: None?

Be nice, English is not my native language and this is basically just a little test to see if people like it. If yes, I'll upload more

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"Diluc! I'm not here to boss you around! I want to help! Why don't you get that?!"

A young woman with long purple hair stood in front of the tavern owner. Tears made her flaming pink eyes sparkling, but not a single drop had left them yet. She held back her emotions with all affordable strength, yet the air around that woman seemed to be charged with pure electric energy.

"And I told you, that I don't need any help. Why don't you get that, Akali?", he answered with his arms crossed.

Diluc was always distant, nevertheless she tried to be close to him. Ever since they were little, she tried her best, but now Akali wondered why she even tried.

"Fine."

No more words were spoken. She bit her lip, so there wouldn't be any words she'd regret. Only the bitter sweet taste of her own blood.

With all the strength left in her bones, Akali walked out of the room, her head up high and not looking back. Only so could she remain her dignity.

By all the Archons, she wished that he would shout after her, stop her, call her name, but he never did.

He never would. It just wasn't Diluc's way.

It's been years since they last saw each other. Many things had changed, but Diluc didn't. He remained as stubborn and cold as she left him.

Why couldn't he just accept her help?

Akali passed some guests of the tavern when she stormed out of the backroom. It was hard to keep her mind focused on all the anger and thoughts, when there was so much joy all round. All of the people were having lively conversations while hovering infront of their glasses.

She couldn't take the atmosphere right now. It made her sick.

All those noisy people engaged in their happy conversations, drinking expensive wine on wooden chairs in Dilucs tavern. What in earth was she thinking? That he'd change? That he'd accept help just this once?

His honor came before everything, even their friendship. Ugh! There are people's life on the line and Diluc kept on playing the hero who didn't need help, when he actually did.

Who else could he ask for help? Or maybe who else could she ask?

But just before Akali could leave the stuffy air of Diluc's tavern behind, the door opened and it was none other than her other childhood best friend.

"Kaeya?"

It didn't took her long to recognize him. He stood out by everything he wore, his eyepatch, the long dark blue hair and his eyes. They had the most beautiful icy color, Akali had ever seen and she had seen many.

But apparently not only she did recognize the one in front of her.

"Kali! What are you doing here? Having a glass of wine without me?", he grinned.

Of course he noticed the tears in her eyes, the way her face had turned all red when she was angry and the static in the air, but most importantly he noticed Diluc, who had just now returned to his spot behind the counter and was keeping an eye on them.

Something must have happened, it always did.

"I'm staying in Mondstadt for a few days and I thought I... visit someone.", she bitterly admitted.

"Well then, would you fancy having a drink together? Telling me about your adventures, perhaps? Or if you'd prefer, we could go somewhere else."

"No! No... It's okay. We can stay... I would gladly spend some time with you."

Under the strict eyes of the tavern owner the two of them sat down in a corner at the back of the establishment, away from all the noise, the bard's music and happenings.

Kaeya had aged really well, Akali thought to herself. He had indeed become very attractive. She even dared to think that he looked fancy.

Something about him had always been kind of exotic... Maybe that was why he stood out. But on her journey Akali had learned to sort of like the things that stood out.

"So tell me, what have you been doing all these years?", the blue haired asked.

"Traveled the world. I've just wanted to see as much as possible. I worked for different people, helped most of them too. And now I'm here for sometime. It's really not that special."

Kaeya leaned back in his chair. Blue eyes still focused on her silhouette.

The three of them, Akali, Diluc and him were childhood friends. They spend many years of training together. They were like family, one could have even said.

Together they had been through so much fun and trouble... Memories of better times, that layed way to long in the past.

For now Kaeya could only remember how much he wanted the little purple haired girl to be happy. Or maybe he always tried to make that happen.

A long time had passed since she left and now instead of the cute, friendly girl, that picked on him and made him laugh, a young, beautiful woman was sitting right next to him.

"I think it is very interesting indeed. You need to tell me more."

A grin formed on both their lips, as she looked up from the table and directly into his ice blue eyes.

"Well, I guess I can tell you some stories, but what about you? Are you a knight of the order? Or just..."

"Just what?"

"I don't know. Just independent, like others...", she said slightly teasingly, with a slick eye roll.

"I'm a knight. Cavalary Captain of the Knights of Favonius, to be exact."

"Wow, sounds like alot of responsibility."

"It is. Although the grandmaster took all the Cavalary and now there is none for me to captain.", he nodded with a soft simile on his lips.

"But tell me, for how long have you been in Mondstadt?"

A short silence settled in between the two. Not long enough to make it awkward, but also not short enough to go unnoticed.

It was a moment of thinking.

"I arrived two days ago. But-", Akali couldn't finish her explanation about how she wanted to go see him after some things were sorted out, as a waitress interrupted the talk.

"H-Hello, d-do you know what you'd like to order yet?", the woman asked nervously.

Kaeya knew her. Donna, a shy, mousy girl, although very friendly, but she had a crush on Diluc, for literally all the wrong reasons. Hm, not that that was something new.

"The usual, for the both of us this time.", he quickly responded.

"O-okay."

Quickly Donna left. Her cheeks had the color of wild raspberries by the moment she could finally leave their table and over her, one could only see Diluc's flaming red eyes darting towards the two, but none of them actually cared.

"So... the usual, huh?"

"Oh don't worry. It's called "Death by Afternoon", which is sparkling wine with three parts dandelion wine. You'll like it. Trust me."

Of course she trusted him.

They both shared a moment. Of course, Kaeya forgot that Kali didn't drink. Surprisingly enough that the usually confident woman didn't intervine.

"What about your non-drinking attitude?", he winked.

"Let's say that that changed over the years. I wouldn't want to be caught dead with a glass of grape juice in my hands, now would I?"

Of course she nagged Diluc over his favorite drink, just like Kaeya usually did.

"Some people are just unromantic."

They shared a laughter together, that felt like it had been the first time in forever. So that is what both of them missed.

"Maybe you're right. But I hope you didn't order anything bitter. You know, I'm not really into that."

"Don't worry. Death by afternoon is a Mondstadt speciality. Dandelion wine makes the bitterness of the sparkling wine disappear completely. You'll like it, I'm sure of that."

"Oh? Why is that?"

"You got good taste."

The adventure and the knight engaged in a lively talk about their work, their experiences and even their childhood.

It's been too many years since Akali had last visited Mondstadt. Everything seemed to be new, but from outside it nothing seemed to ever really change.

Diluc gave them another glare.

What else could he do? Kaeya was a charming as one could be and Akali was falling for it. He didn't mind it going on for an hour, at least Diluc tried to talk himself into thinking that, but the more they drank, the closer they got.

A little gesture here. A small touch there. They were friends, but this behavior annoyed him.

Usually he was the one, who had this... thing going on with the electric user. They had this sort of connection, where he didn't mind her being close to him. But her being close with Kaeya? It made him angry.

Was that... jealousy, he felt?

Quickly he shook his head, trying his best to keep a straight face.

"Wait! You really started that ruin guard just to prove your point?", Kali giggled.

"Well, let's just say, no one will ever question my authority again."

Fascinated by her beauty, Kaeya watched her laugh at his story. The feeling of a close friend from the past at his side... He couldn't even remember when he last felt that familiarity.

"That's enough."

Rough, like a hot wind hitting a wall of ice, Diluc stood in front of their table.

Theratingly he had his arms crossed infront of him.

The other two just shared a look of slight amusement.

"What have we done this time?"

"We pissed him off, that's what it is, Kaeya."

"You are both drunk."

Both laughed. They did drink some glasses, maybe one or two over their usual limit, but neither Kaeya nor Akali were drunk.

"No, we're not.", the knight wanted to explain, but he got interrupted by his friend.

"Seems like we're not welcome here anymore, Kaeya. Let's pay and go somewhere else. Maybe somewhere where we are more welcome."

Diluc instantly tried to correct this statement, but he couldn't go on about is explanation.

"That's not what I meant."

"You never mean anything, Diluc. See ya."

Kali grabbed her companion's upper arm and dragged him out of the tavern, but not without giving Diluc a last sarcastic wave.

Other guests noticed the scene, but most of them didn't. A great part of the customers had already left, that is how late it had gotten.

Cursing Kaeya, himself and even Akali in his head Diluc had watched them leave in silence.

He scoffed.

Well, he ruined it. Great. Was that the only thing he managed to do?

[is-that-another-soulmate-au]

Okay, so, let me make this dream thing make sense.

You can't see them, you can't say your name, or where you live. But you can say tid bits about your day. These dreams happen twice a year starting at age 12. When you meet them the visits become much more common, and their image becomes clearer, but not enough to see them perfectly. Just a better silhouette. If someone is a year older then the dream will happen at that point. So Sokka would be 11. You'll only remember tid bits about your conversations, ill only write those but that should be all that I got.

"Hello?" Sokka heard the voice of a boy call out

"Uh? Hello? Who's there?"

"If I said my name you wouldn't hear it dum dum." The boy made a huff "I didn't expect to visit on the night of my birthday"

"Oh! We're soulmates!"

"Yeah, we are" the boy laughed "its a bit strange tho, Ive heard that it takes a bit for the dreams to show up.."

"Well, happy birthday! Uhm, since I can't know your name can I call you... uhm, my dad calls my papa Sprout!"

"Ugh! Sprout?" The boy made huff that sounded like a pout "yeah, you can call me sprout, but if we ever meet you better not call me that"

They both laughed at the idea

"Im sure ill find a better nickname"

"And I'll call you... turtleduck!"

"What? Why turtleduck?"

"Well my mom and I sit at the turtleduck pond alot and the turtleducks are my favorite part of my day"

"Aww! I hope to see one some day!

"I'll show you them if we meet!"

"Promise?"

"Promise."

That was all Sokka could remember of Sprout's visit. He talked to Gran gran about his visit, about the turtleducks and the boys laughter.

Meanwhile Zuko talked excitedly to his mother about Turtleduck and how he wanted to call him sprout. Making a face at the nickname to which his mother laughed at.

It wasn't until almost the end of the year when Sokka saw Sprout again this time he called out

"Sprout! Hello!"

"Turtleduck!"

They both went to hug eachother before they realized that they couldn't move closer "oh... right..." Sprout mumbled

"Its been a while"

"Yeah, and now its cooooolldd"

"Haha, I'm used to the cold"

"Oh is it normally cold where you are

"Yeah, its cold enough to snow most days. Makes hunting much easier though"

"Oh! You hunt? But your only 12?"

"11 still actually, but yeah, I have to hunt, my dad and papa could go off to war any day now so I have to be prepared to go hunting and fishing"

"Yeah, this war sucks, dad says it's a principle, but that just doesn't make any sense! I can't tell him that tho, can't change his mind"

They both talked and laughed together until the dream ended.

They didnt see eachother again until Zuko's 13th birthday when Sokka heard him crying

"Sprout? Hey Sprout is that you? Are you okay?"

"Turtleduck!? Hi, yeah, I'm... I was uh, banished from my nation today, uhm I'm traveling now"

"What!? What happened?"

"My dad he, he was furious at me, he challenged me to an Agni Kai and burnt my face"

"Agni Kai? What is your dad a firebender?"

"Yeah, Agni Kai is a firebending dual, I disrespected him and he burnt me when I didn't fight"

"Sprout, I'm so sorry."

"Its not your fault-"

"Its not your fault either you know! Just because you disrespect someone doesn't give them the right to burn you! Regardless of who they are!"

They cried this time, Sokka trying desperately to convince Sprout that his dad was in the wrong.

It wasnt until Sokka's 12th birthday later that year that Sprout showed up again.

"Hey! Sprout! Guess what day it is??"

"Uh, Wednesday?"

"No! Well... yeah, but its my birthday!"

"Oh! happy birthday turtleduck!"

"Thanks! My Gran Gran made me a whalebone necklace!"

"A... whalebone necklace?"

"Yeah! Its a thing my village does, well I guess its our culture. When a boy turns 12 he is given a whale bone necklace and can't remove it until he's married. My sister has a betrothal necklace, thats the opposite tho.. normally you'd wear a it when you're about to be married but our mom gave her that necklace."

"Oh! That sounds cool!"

The two talked and joked around for a while longer. Not much more to memory. They met a few more times over the next 3 years, then his sister and him found the Avatar and the fire nation appeared, well, more so a single ship showed up with very few people on it. The leaders voice was extremely familiar to him. But he didnt have time to try and figure out why.

After that day his dreams were a little clearer. And it seemed they were closer than he thought possible always leaving the same places at the same times, which was weird especially without ever figuring out who they were.

It wasnt until the western air temple after boiling rock that they realized it. Everyone was sitting around the fire talking about their soulmates. Katara revealing she'd only ever seen memories and Aang saying he thought that he just didn't have one. And then when they met in their dreams it didn't take long to figure out who eachother were. Suki revealed that she and another kyoshi warrior were soulmates. When it came to Sokka he shrugged "ive been talking to him since I was eleven, I call him Sprout because well Dad calls Papa Sprout. But he's pretty fun to chat wi-"

"Did you just say sprout?" Zuko cut in

"Uh.. yeah, I did, wh-"

"Does he call you turtleduck?"

"Yes! Do you know the guy?"

"Uh..." Zuko's face couldnt have gotten redder "Sokka, Im Sprout..."

Everyone went silent and he listed off different parts on their conversations until Sokka was convinced.

"I cant believe it. This whole time, it was you, wait, you told me your dad burned you, is that how you got that scar? In the Agni Kai?"

Zuko nodded "yeah, yeah my dad did this" he motioned to his scar.

Katara, having grown up with Sokka chatting up a storm about his dreams with his soulmate seemed to relax a bit more around Zuko, gaining a bit of trust in him.

"Wait, Sokka, you called your soulmate Sprout?" Hakoda chimed in

"Well, yeah, I couldn't find out his name through the dreams so I called him the best nickname I could think of..."

The group around the fire fell into laughter. After the reveal Sokka and Zuko were practically inseparable. When the day of the comet came Sokka was hesitant to let Zuko go to find Azula but with Katara there with him he felt he'd be safe. However after the battle was over and he found out that Zuko had been struck by lightning he couldnt get to him faster. Hobbling right into the medical wing of the palace. "Zuko!" He shouted as he made it in, finding Katara and Zuko in the middle of a having session

"Sokka! What happened to your leg!?"

"Forget my leg, you got shot by lightning!?"

"Yeah, hah, that I did, but Katara's magic so Im all good now!" He gave a thumbs up.

"He's got some medicinal tea that Iroh brewed for him, he's a little out of it. I'll leave you two alone."

After Katara left Sokka sat in the chair she was in and rested his head on Zuko's lap. The battle was won, they can breathe easy now.

@chaoticidiott @transzukostanblog @roman-does-nothing @idkhowbutimgayer

Hope i did it justice!

[radishaur]

What about Zuko having a crush on the reader? Like it’s season 2, Uncle Iroh and Zuko open the Jasmine Dragon and reader is just a regular customer who comes in for the tea. Would Zuko deny his feelings or try to flirt or blush alot 🥺 thank you!

I absolutely love Season 2 Zuko so I’m super excited to write this! There’s just something about “Lee” that makes my heart melt. But then again, that’s just Zuko for you. Anyways, I hope this is what you were looking for!

- Zoe

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Jasmine Tea (Zuko x Reader)

Warnings: None

Genre: Fluff

Part: 1/1

Summary: See Request

•••

Working in a tea shop was the last thing I wanted to be doing. Having to force a smile onto my face while serving tea to useless civilians who were likely going to complain about their orders was not the life I wanted. Uncle insisted that this was necessary in order for us to pay for the small apartment we had.

I had to admit that he was right, but that didn’t make me feel any better. I was used to living in the palace like I deserved, not having to slave away all day to barely pass by.

“Lee, there’s a customer at table 2. Why don’t you go take their order?” Uncle said, snapping me out of my thoughts.

He was looking at me with a mischievous smile. I rolled my eyes and went to table 2 as he asked. I grabbed the notepad and pen out of my apron before stopping at the table.

“Welcome to the Pao Family Tea Shop. What can I get for you today?” I asked, trying my best to not gauge my eyes out.

The person sitting at the table lifted their head to meet my gaze and I felt my heart flutter.

“What would you recommend? I’ve never come here before,” she admitted, a pleasant smile on her face.

I blinked in shock for a few seconds. The girl sitting in front of me was shockingly beautiful. Her (h/c) hair flowed freely around her face and her (e/c) eyes shone with the light of a million stars. I blushed profusely when I realized that I was staring.

“I uh... W-Well uh, my favorite is the jasmine tea,” I stammered, furiously fighting the blush that was spreading across my face.

“Jasmine tea sounds lovely. I’ll have one of those,” she said, giggling slightly at my sudden change of demeanor.

I nodded and immediately turned around, making a bee line for the kitchen. I shut the door and hit the back of my head against it. It felt like there were butterflies in my stomach. I groaned. Why did this have to happen to me now?

“She’s very pretty,” my Uncle mused, startling me into a standing position.

“Uncle!” I hissed as the blush that had just disappeared began to come back.

“What did she order?” he asked, beginning to heat a pot on the stove.

“Jasmine tea,” I mumbled.

“Ah. Isn’t that your favorite, Prince Zuko?” Uncle asked, smirking over his shoulder at me.

I could feel the tips of my ears heating up. Agni, this was embarrassing. Why did he always have to do this?

“I’m going back outside,” I huffed, glaring at him before going back into the front.

I continued to take orders and bring people their tea, all the while sneaking glances at the girl at table 2. There were a few times when my eyes met hers and I could immediately whip my head around. My blush only grew worse when I heard her giggling quietly after each time.

Uncle handed me the tray of tea and winked at me, causing me to hiss another Uncle at him before walking out towards her table. My hands were shaking slightly as I walked. I placed the tray down on her table, which caught her attention.

“Oh! Thank you, uh...,” she started, trailing off when she realized she didn’t actually know my name.

“Uh, Lee,” I said softly.

“Thank you, Lee. My name is Y/N,” she introduced with a smile.

I felt my heart flutter once more and a small blush once again dusted my cheeks. Her voice was beautiful. I wished she could have said my real name.

Wait, what?

I found myself blushing harder upon realizing what I had just thought. What the Agni was I thinking? This was no time to start crushing on someone. I had more important things to worry about.

“Y-You’re welcome. Nice to meet you,” I mumbled.

I began to walk away when I heard her say my name. I stopped and looked at her, my heart rate increasing tenfold.

“Not that I’m complaining, but I believe I only ordered one cup,” she pointed out.

I was about to ask what she meant, but when I looked at the tray there was two cups. I blinked in surprise for a moment. I had been so nervous about serving her her tea that I hadn’t even noticed the extra cup.

“Oh. I’m sorry,” I apologized, not sure what more to say.

“You said jasmine tea was your favorite, yes?” she asked, smiling slightly.

I nodded, not trusting my voice at the moment. My heart was racing so fast I thought I might just croak out nothing if I tried to say anything.

“Why don’t you have it? I’d love the company if you’d like to join me,” she offered, the pleasant smile from earlier gracing her featured again.

“Uh, well I’m actually uh...technically I’m still-“ I began to say before my Uncle cut me off.

“Lee! I believe it is time for your break,” he called out from behind the counter.

I glared at him, not missing the knowing smile he wore. He had totally planned this out.

“So, does that mean you’ll join me?” she asked hopefully, bringing my attention back to her.

“Sure,” I managed to say.

I slid into the seat across from her and began to sip my tea. Our conversation flowed quite easily and I was surprised to find myself genuinely enjoying the company. At the end of my break, I realized that somewhere along the way I had begun to smile.

This became our routine. She would come in every few days and I would spend my break and then my lunch talking with her. Sometimes she would stay late and help clean up.

One day, she came in with an even wider grin than usual. It made my stomach feel all warm and fuzzy.

“Hi Lee. Mushi,” she greeted, leaning against the counter excitedly.

“You seem happy today,” Uncle pointed out, a lazy smile greeting the girl.

“Today’s the first night of the festival! Of course I’m excited,” she exclaimed, clutching her hands to her chest happily.

“A festival?” I asked, curious as to what she was talking about.

As my Uncle brought out her usual jasmine tea, she began explaining to us that the festival lasted all week and was made to celebrate the Earth Kingdom and encourage the peace and happiness of its citizens. There were food carts and street performers and even fireworks at the end of the night. By the end of the explanation, Y/N was practically glowing.

“That sounds like fun,” I said, a nostalgic smile on my face as I remembered the festivals I had gone to back in the Fire Nation.

“It is! I’d love to take you,” she said, a gentle smile on her face.

“W-What?” I stammered.

“He would love to,” Uncle answered, placing his hand on my shoulder with a smile.

“Awesome! I’m so excited. I’m gonna get ready and then I’ll meet you outside the shop,” she said, smiling happily before taking off.

My Uncle insisted on helping me get ready, despite my constant insisting that this was not a date. He mumbled something under his breath about young love and how naive I was and forced me to let him do my hair. I sighed and relented. As soon as he was done, I walked outside the shop and began looking around for her nervously.

“Lee!” she exclaimed from further up the road.

I turned to her and smiled. I felt my heart stop as soon as my eyes landed on her. She was breathtaking. She had done her hair beautifully and she had dressed up for the festival as well. The beautiful greens and browns of her outfit complimented her eyes perfectly. I found myself blushing once more as she came close and hugged me. She pulled away before I could hug back.

“I’m so excited! There’s so many things I want to show you,” she exclaimed, grabbing my hand and dragging me down the street towards the festivities.

I felt my hand light up as soon as she touched it and my heart practically burst. I was desperately fighting a blush as she weaved through the crowd. I held onto her hand tightly so I didn’t lose her.

“First stop, food,” she exclaimed, stopping in front of a noodle cart.

“These are just noodles,” I sighed, knowing they wouldn’t compare to the spicy noodles from home that I was so used to.

“Ugh, just look at the menu and order something. My treat,” she insisted.

I rolled my eyes but did as she asked. To my surprise, they actually did have spicy noodles although I figured they wouldn’t be nearly as spicy as the ones I was used to.

We ordered and I watched as she handed me my bowl excitedly. I was about to start looking around for somewhere to sit before she began dragging me behind her once more.

“Where are you going? Aren’t we gonna eat?” I asked as she held my wrist.

“We are! With a show,” she said, stopping in front of a wooden stage.

“A show?” I asked, tilting my head in confusion.

She yanked me down to the floor, spilling some of my broth in the process. She giggled and apologized as she sat down next to me. She began eating as someone walked onto the stage.

“Welcome to the show ladies and gentlemen!” he explained, throwing his arms out to either side and bowing.

The crowd went wild.

“This is Quinn. He’s one of the greatest performers in the city. He works with fire,” Y/N explained.

“He’s a firebender?” I questioned in shock.

“What? No silly. He just performs with it. Big difference,” she joked, poking me slightly in the side before adding, “Truthfully I think it would be cool if he was.”

“You do?” I asked warily.

I wasn’t even paying attention to the man as he swung around poles of fire. I was fully focused on what Y/N had just said.

“I think it would just prove that not every firebender is bad,” she said softly, the pleasant smile returning to her face as she watched the show.

I let her words sink in as I watched the show. Quinn was twirling and throwing the poles around and masterfully avoiding the fire. He almost looked like a firebender. His final trick was to blow the fire out towards the crowd. The whole crowd burst out into cheers and clapped as he took a final bow and left the stage.

“That was amazing,” I admitted, setting my now finished bowl of noodles to the side.

“I know, right? Now there’s one last place I want to bring you,” she said, taking hold of my hand once more before taking off.

I followed dutifully after her, not that I had much choice. Her grip was surprisingly strong. The sounds of the festival grew quieter and quieter the further we got from the city. Pretty soon, we were on the outskirts of the town and heading up a small hill. It had a tree in the middle of it and a small dirt path leading up to a bench underneath.

She squealed excitedly as she raced up the hill, leaving me to trail behind her. She sat down on the bench and I sat next to her timidly.

“What uh.....what are we doing here?” I asked hesitantly.

“This is the best view of the fireworks,” she grinned, gesturing up at the sky that was filled with stars and would soon be filled with fireworks.

“Oh,” I said, letting myself relax slightly.

“So, I feel like I should admit something,” Y/N sighed, turning to face me.

“What is it?” I asked, the nerves slowly coming back.

“I haven’t been honest about who I am, exactly....,” she trailed off, picking at her nails out of habit.

“Who are you? I asked quietly.

“Remember how I told you I was a refugee from another Earth Kingdom town? Well, that was kind of a lie,” she admitted, turning to look at me nervously.

“Are you from one of the Water Tribes? You don’t look....uh..... like a waterbender,” I mumbled, caught off guard by her admission.

She sighed, letting a painful smile take her face. It made my stomach churn. I wanted her happy smile back.

“I’m.....actually from the colonies. Both of my parents are Fire Nation. And...I know who you are too,” she whispered, tears brimming on her eyes.

I sat, shocked into silence. I could hear her sniffle and begin to stand, muttering something about how she was sorry and she would go. I grabbed her wrist and kept her from leaving. She turned to look at me and I couldn’t help but stand and wipe the tears off her cheeks.

“I’m so sorry,” she cried, regret written across her face, “I didn’t mean to keep lying, I just didn’t know what to say. I didn’t want you to think I was using you.”

“Were you?” I asked quietly, afraid to hear the answer.

The fireworks were now bursting in the air, sending spurts of color across the sky. I dropped my grip from her arm, but she didn’t run. Instead, she looked up at me and took a step closer.

“Not even for a second. I swear. I.....I really like you,” she answered, her genuine smile back on her face.

I brought one hand up to her cheek and glanced at her lips. I felt like they were calling to me. I slowly wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her close to me. I wanted nothing more than to close the minuscule distance between us. I looked down at her for permission.

She gazed up at me and smiled. I took that as a yes.

The fireworks cast a blanket of colored light over us as our lips met. I had never felt happier than in that moment. Kissing her felt like no other kiss I’d ever had. It was special.

I pulled away and rested my forehead on hers.

“Zuko, I- I mean Lee,” she corrected blushing slightly as she spoke.

“No. Call me Zuko. I like when you say my name,” I whispered, blushing as well.

“I love you, Zuko.”

“I love you too, Y/N.”

[sukirichi]

[ BROKEN RECORDS ; asks ] 

💌 — love letter from @kyriaan​

from track 007. 

Okay okay im still kinda meh'ish' but i really wanted to answer you so 😭 ill try to compile both my answer to your answer on my love letter and my hyped review on track 7 <3 so yeah another long ass rant from me 😩💕Suki... Suki pls I totally forgot Tsumu had a crush on us Suki... And then poor Tsumu ir there sulking cause he still likes u- JFBFBDVDVSJCHDHSIA omfg i wanted so much to hug him my baby I like him so much 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 and he was trying so hard to behave while just sitting there sad fhfhfvbbshsjfhbdjaofhffhsoshd TSUMU YOU'RE STILL IN MY TOP 3 BABY 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 

And then you throw the whole dancing scene with suna and I dont know whos on my top 3 anymore 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃 SUKIIIIIIII THAT SCENE ALONE GJGJBFBSJCNFNKSOSNF OMFG IM FALLING SO HARD FOR SUNA I THINK? I think my top 3 had 4 dudes in it cause 3rd place has Suna and Atsumu tied?? Hfhfbfbfhdhsja I CANT PICK?? BUT BUT I WAS FEELING STUPIDLY DOWN WHEN READING THAT AND THAT SCENE ALONE MADE ME FEEL SO SOFT IT WAS SO CUTE AND OMG IF SUNA DID THAT TO ME I WOULD DROP ON MY KNEES AND ASK HIM TO MARRY ME CAUSE OMFGGGFFFF DUDE EVEN WENT AHEAD AND SAID THAT WHOLE 'HES GOING TO BE ONE LUCKY GUY'

Oh shit im crying again that scene lets me emotional 😭😭😭😭 someone get me a sunrin irl pls

Anyways the way that suna knows y/n is just.... FUCKING END UP TOGETHER ALREADY FOR THE LOVE OF GOD JUST JBVSHSJBEHSISJ

Also how powerful are we?? HOW FUCKING POWERFUL ARE WE TO SCORE SUNA KITA AND TSUMU?? ARE YOU GONNA TELL. ME IF OIKAWA MOFO TOORU APPEARED HE WOULD ALSO BE ON HIS KNEES FOR US?? (okay no wait... No nooo i would legit drop anyones ass for tooru hes that powerful for me like sorry suna was fun but TOORU)

Yo nah but the whole Kita sex scene- let me breath bestie LET ME BREATH CAUSE I WAS HOT BUT AT SAME TIME I WAS FEELING GUILTY 😂😂😂😂 ESPECIALLY WHEN HE WAS FEELING DISAPPOINTED NEXT DAY LIKE KITA PLS BABY WHAT WERE YOU EXPECTING?? 😬😬😬😬 But at same time his 'ill fuck the thought of him out of you tonight' I ALMOST MOANED YASSSSS TELL ME DADDY HOLY SHITTTTT

👀👀👀👀 Still not a kita simp ✌️✌️🤏✌️

Okay Kita deserves the best tho I mean okay he went there as a y/n mom's plan but he did ended up helping alot... Especially cause he knows no matter what y/n heart will always be suna's and pls give Kita the best ending possible cause he deserves someone who will trully love him and show him the world cause mah boy deserves it

*breaths in breaths out* i hated this scene- not in a bad way but shit i hate rejections... To the point im kinda afraid of confessing now cause i despise the feeling of being rejected... The best i can descrive it it like this coldness in your chest that descends your whole body and then you feel frozen in place.. Thats how it feels for me I hate it I absolutely despise it- its also the feeling i have when in a really bad situation and ugh...

The suna part made. Me feel this no matter how many times i reread it the feeling doesnt lessen it keeps being there cause (okay you probably are tired already of me saying this but) Suki I feel like I cant put it in words how much of a fucking good of a writer you are. Ill go ahead and say you are by far my favorite writer the fact i always feel so engaged and the fact i always feel like im there its just- it blows my mind.

I felt like suna was personally rejecting me and i hated it- i swear the moment he said prove it I almost screamed HOW? My brain had to take a moment to just slap me and say: 'kya you reading this is not happening chill-' cause i was already sobbing uncontrollably... I even whimpered the dont leave me 😬 my sadass went to bed feeling so sad thanks to suna... Man i wanted so much to hug him and i swear i would give him as much love as he gave y/n cause well i kin suna alot in this series cause im like that im a giver i treat others the way i would like to be treated (reason why ive been down lately ✌️) and i cant blame suna for finally setting boundaries- his call tho 'do i not stand a chance with you anymore y/n? Are you really not capable of falling in love with me?".... Oh suna... We are in love with you.. We always were we're just fucking stupid 😩

Also mari pls go jump off a cliff <3 youre in need dear cause sleeping with other man just to separate suna and y/n <3 i want so much to punch her 🙂🙃

Now for the love letter part (im so sorry for this being so long ✌️)

You said that if we asked suna he woukd say that he genuinely loved mari okay... Ill go ahead and say yes he liked mari he even learned how to love her and he genuinely cared for her BUT and heres where my personal view comes in so maybe ill be biased here still for me that was just a he loves her as in he cares you also love your friends and care for them but he didnt love her- and by this I mean- he could never be fully committed for her. Yes he loved her and he felt happy with her but like track 7 proved everything he would do in the back of his mind was y/n he deeply wished Mari was her and for that he just loved Mari cause he learned how to care about her- but he never forgot who he trully was in love it. Also the happiness he experienced with Mari was pretty much the one I experienced the bliss of having someone there and that bliss also made suna turn a blind eye to all the red flags from Mari cause to him all the jealousy meant she cared and thats toxic but suna was so desperate for some sort of 'she cares' that even all the possessiveness was bliss for him... And that makes my heart clench for suna...

'suna had to put an effort for the relationship' and saddly i feel like mari didnt... Mari didnt care mari was there because she was a fangirl of suna and got lucky, the way she just discarded him so effortlessly that proved-screamed how much she loved him- she didnt. She was just possessive over him she liked the whole 'hes mine' dynamic and suna was the perfect boyfriend cause he was giving her the world... What he wanted someone to do for him.

Also yeah suna and y/n might have been spurred from them being fuck buddies but well love doesnt really have an agenda- they just clicked, understood each other and had chemistry yeah they had tons and tons of sex but feelings started not because of sex but thanks to their deep connection... Also that dsncing scene in track 7 that alone spoke for their whole relationship- that alone is enough to defend their feelings for each other- yes it might jave started just as fuck buddies but ended up in them loving each other deeply and that is enough love after all doesnt need a perfect start. It can start out of the most stupid ways.

You said life with excitement and fun wouldn't be permanent or real.. Honestly i think it could be.. Cause i mean when you love someone that deeply your life always feels exciting even with the littlest things and that the purest kind of love. Even just going for a walk at the beach would be fun for them or even staying up watching movies i believe suna and y/n would always find a way to make their lofe exciting without much effort.

Also it kinda makes me. Sad when i see some anon saying that y/n and suna relationship are toxic? It makes me. Confused maybe because I was in such extremely toxic one (girl i sweat if you search for toxic relationship my ex's face will be there as an example 🙄) that Mari to me screams toxic! Possessive, manipulative, jealous and a few more if I think closely about it while with y/n and suna they are just two idiots that are hurting each other cause they're just that: idiots one that is afraid to get hurt and the other that keeps hoping- dont get me wrong what they're doing is not healthy but i dont find it toxic honestly

Sorry for the extreme long rant 8D I tried to keep it short but you always make me so hyped to talk about your works 😩

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[ from saeren ]

NAHHH CUZ I LOVE TSUMU SO MUCH HERE HE WAS SO PRECIOUS. I didn’t write too much about them in college but Atsumu was so cute when he crushed on YN. he was always sending her memes and cute texts like “have you eaten” “good morning” and she’d feel so awkward because she doesn’t know how to let him down easy without hurting him. either way tsumu would feel hurt. AND YES PLS HE WAS SO SAD I MEAN, HIS CRUSH AND HIS BEST FRIEND NEARLY HAD SEX RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM SO THAT’S GOING TO HURT

SUNA AND ATSUMU TIED?? tbh I loved that dancing scene bcos suna is one of my faves and I really wanna do that with him hehehhehe. NAHHH PLEASE SAME IF SUNA DANCED WITH ME AND MADE A WEDDING PLAYLIST I’D BE LIKE boy what’re u waiting for let’s get married now !! n yes he said whoever YN will choose in the future will be one lucky guy IM SOBBING RN

naur cuz. there’s something about dating your best friend. I’m not saying a boyfriend wouldn’t know you as well but there’s something different when you’re best friends first. they could literally share eye contact and have a long ass conversation just from that. their connection is different.

HAJKALA AS FOR THE POWER, BR! YN IS A VERY CHARISMATIC AND FRIENDLY PERSON !! she’s like one of those people you meet that not only are they attractive as hell, but they’re also super approachable and down to earth. that’s why she’s so popular + she’s flirty and can make a stranger feel welcome or comfortable in the first meeting. SGSHJAK I WAS ACTUALLY PLANNING TO ADD OIKAWA HERE BUT I WANNA MAKE IT MORE INARIZAKI CENTRED

the seggs scene with kita SOBSSSS he’s such a soft dom IDC he knows where the clit is, he knows how to hit it. he’s a “your pleasure first before mine” type of guy. kita is perfect, PERIODT. HE GIVES DADDY VIBES HUH AHSKAA HE’S SO SWEET YET SEXY IM IN LOVE WITH HIM ISTG IF SUNA WASN’T OUR BEST FRIEND THEN I’D RUN FOR KITA ALL THE TIME. and I agree, kita deserves the best !! and don’t worry, I actually plan on giving kita the best ending, I promise you he’ll be fine (slight spoiler there)

 YESSSSS OMG I’VE BEEN REJECTED BEFORE AND THAT’S EXACTLY HOW I FELT, MY BODY WAS SO COLD AND I WAS SO CONFUSED LIKE IT MAKES YOU THINK. am I not good enough, did I do something wrong, do you not wanna give me a chance or try it out but ofc I’d never say that out loud. AND KYAAA AAAH IM YOUR FAVORITE WRITER??? NO CUZ YOU’RE GOING TO MAKE ME CRY. I remember ur asks way back reckless era and you used to tell me that my writing made you picture the scenes easily and you felt you were there in that moment and I’m just so grateful thank you so much <33

NO BCOS WHEN SUNA SAID “prove it” I was like. this is it. that’s his hot boy shit moment. man’s has had enough of being thrown from one toxic relationship to another and he also deserves his good moments yknow. and you kin suna here?? BESTIE IM SORRY TO HEAR THAT, SUNA’S BEEN THROUGH A LOT HERE AHSJAKA. that’s true about suna tho !! he’s definitely affectionate + a giver. he’s happy being the one who gives most of the time but he’s a human as well, ofc he’d want to receive the same amount of love back. ALSO HIS PHONE CALLLLLL ugh tbh that part was the one that made me the saddest bcos he’s just. he wants to know if there’s really no more chance. all this time he never gave up. but he’s also tired so if yn says ‘no more’ then he’ll give up. its his way of respecting himself too ahsjaka

YOOOOO I AGREE WITH THAT. he cares for mari as a person but not 100% as a lover. but ofc he’s still thankful for how happy she made him because she was there at his worst. and that’s true, deep down suna still wishes that it was YN who’s right beside him. he will always ALWAYS want her back. he learned how to love mari in a way that was more out of mutual care but not in the way he loves YN. no that’s reserved only for YN – she will remain no 1 in his heart. AND YESSSSS the reason why suna overlooked the red flags was bcos to him, its something that was supposed to be “normal” like no perfect partner existed. he thought mari’s attitude of pushing YN away was normal, and its normal to want your partner’s best friend keep some distance but not to the point of mari’s place where she literally wants the two of them to cut each other out of their lives.

and aww I’m so happy that you realized how I wanted to portray suna and yn’s relationship. they’re….like the definition of youth in its freest form. they were fucking around and doing stupid things, but they had a connection. they had something deeper than just sexual intimacy. even if they never dated or even if YN never proposed the idea of it, they would’ve actually been still great friends. and oooh I actually don’t remember saying life with excitement and fun wouldn’t be real HAHAHAHA so I can’t comment further on that. but I think when I ‘said’ those I probably meant that it’s not always going to be all rainbows and unicorns in a relationship. there’s no such thing as a relationship that’s always happy and sweet 24/7, but ofc it can be sweet and it can be pure even with the little things <33 they just need to work on it.

hmmm tbhhhh… suna and yn are toxic in a way that they refuse to let each other go when they clearly can’t meet halfway. toxic doesn’t have to be limited in just being mari-like in which they are possessive or manipulative, because then if we’d drive deeper into yn’s personality, then she’d be stringing suna all along and that’s unfair of her. she knows suna wants more and yet she remained being friends with him, which totally isn’t a bad thing, but it’s because she keeps flirting with him and is so romantically comfortable with him that she doesn’t realize it’s hurting suna because he’ll give double meanings to that. their relationship is ‘toxic’ because they’re not entirely good for each other, they’re not that ready to be with one another yet and neither is the world letting them be in peace, so forcing their relationship to a point they’re hurting another is the toxic part.

[ from @kyriaan ]

Ah also not me feeling all proud and mushy cause my analysis made you mind blown fjfbdnsjdkpa 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 I guess its also because i see this story as a really big mirror of my own toxic relationship sonits extremely easy for me to get it... And oh boy the way i kin suna here

But dhdhfjdospdhfbsoa 🥺🥺🥺🥺 i feel happy now *huggles*

[ from saeren ] 

and aah yes ofc, I’m really happy whenever someone can see the underlying details I scatter throughout the story !! yeah omg same hahahaha broken records is also half inspired by the toxic people I’ve met. I kin kita here tho and I’m so glad you’re happier now !!