#like imagine you spend a whole day or maybe two taking photos where you think you look smoking and post them and everyone's like

[formulatrash]

Weird to say Lando's hot

oh christ if they find out that professional athletes in photoshoots where a team of professional stylists, make up artists, producers, lighting experts and photographers spent time making them look great are hot then we are all going to jail

[ohnococo]

Pining Hiromi Higuruma HCs

(Hiromi Higuruma, pining away for you, his coworker. Except he's kind of a pervert about it.)

Hiromi Higuruma who always listens to your professional opinion, and makes sure to credit you to coworkers and higher ups.

Hiromi Higuruma who becomes your lunchtime venting buddy early on. Sometimes you’ll catch each other's eyes and he’ll give you that look that lets you know he has some shit he needs to say RIGHT now so it’s time to take a break.

Hiromi Higuruma who is happy to help you out off the clock because at least you give him something to look forward to during his stressful days. He really does want to support you in your career growth (among other things).

Hiromi Higuruma who takes turns with you buying each other lunch, then dinner when you have to order takeout for overtime. He knows your go-to order from every place that delivers to your office.

Hiromi Higuruma who looks ten times more stressed when you get back from any time off. His jokes get increasingly more serious about how you “can’t just leave me on my own like that” even when you aren’t working on the same things so your presence makes no difference. Except it does. To him. He feels like his head is going to explode from dealing with work all day without those little moments of relief from being around you.

Hiromi Higuruma who glares at anyone making jokes about him being your “work husband” because it’s unprofessional and “two people can just get along without there being something to it.”

Hiromi Higuruma who knows there absolutely is something to it because he’s so, so bad at not thinking indecent things about you all day long. He doesn’t even know if you’re flirting with him or if it's all in his head. What he does know is he can't bring himself to show restraint over how much time he spends with you in the office.

NSFW/18+ ONLY UNDER THE CUT

Hiromi Higuruma who, when you eventually bring up adding him on social media, takes weeks to add you back because he knows he can’t be trusted with access to a collection of pictures of you. He was already battling guilt over jerking off to the picture of you on your LinkedIn. It was so posed and styled that it barely looked like your day to day self but it was all he had outside of his imagination for months.

Hiromi Higuruma who feels like a disgusting fucking pervert when he makes a whole folder of saved pics that make his dick twitch after clicking through every single picture. Innocuous things like a photo of you sitting down, looking up at whoever was taking it with a twinkle in your eye - ammo enough for him to picture you looking like that on your knees in front of him. God help him if he finds a picture of you in a swimsuit, or anything more revealing than your work attire. He knows it's scumbag behaviour, and he knows it's risky having them on his phone because he'd look like a crazy person if someone ever saw him with a hidden collection of seemingly innocent pictures of you, but after months and months of pining he sometimes finds he has to lock himself in the bathrooms at work to stroke his cock looking at them. Especially if you've shown up wearing those heels.

Hiromi Higuruma who so helpfully accepts your request to house sit for you when you’re going to be gone for a week. All he needs to do is pop in to water some plants, maybe feed a cat or some fish, just generally check everything was in order. He knows from the second you leave your key with him that he will be an absolute freak about it too. The first time he goes over he finds himself looking in your dirty clothes hamper, heartbroken to find it empty. He doesn’t even finish the actual job he’d come there to do because he feels that fucking guilty for being a creep.

Hiromi Higuruma who, a day later, comes back, waters your plants, and settles for stealing a pair of clean panties to spend the rest of the week jerking off into. He’ll return them washed, right back where he’d found them, the day before you come home. And he'll miss them just as much as he hates himself for doing any of it in the first place.

Hiromi Higuruma who makes you second guess if he really liked you as much as you thought when he starts asking when you’re going on vacation next. It’s not that he doesn’t miss you while you’re gone… it’s that he can’t stop kicking himself for not rifling through your drawers to see what sex toys you use on yourself. 

Dating Co-Worker Hiromi Higuruma HCs

[maylovessyou]

Part 1 - Why you out of everyone?

This is the first part of my story, there are no extremely sensitive topics so the only tw is swearing.

Hope you enjoy💞

Word count: 1,000+

You were new in Kortac, a newbie. You joined not because you wanted to serve the country and all of that bullshit, no, you joined because that was the only shelter you could find. No family, no friends, no one.

You socialised with pretty much everyone, despite your young age no one saw that as a problem. You talked and joked with everyone, everyone beside the colonel. König.

He hated you, he hated the fact that you weren't as skilled as the others, that you wasn't as agile and strong as the others, that you were, oh, so young. And most of all he hated that joined the army under his same circumstances, being left alone against the world.

Everything was going fine, you and König ignored and avoided each other for god's sake, and that was a good thing actually, no arguments and yelling in the corridors or the headquarters.

One day, though, the captain calls you to his office and there you find him, you start fuming but try not to make a scene in front of the captain, so you take a seat next to the colonel, in silence.

The captain slides across the table a picture, "you two will be sent to Bruxelles, it's a very important mission." "Your first" says as he points at you, "with this we'll decide whether or not your worth keeping."

"And another one for you, colonel." says as he points at König.

"I know you two aren't on the best of terms, but this is important for the squad." He sternly says. "Besides... It's 7 months that you'll spend in the same house, I bet you'll become best friends by then." He sarcastically teases the both of you.

You don't say anything and just look at the flyer he'd given you, it's a pretty cottage in the woods, the one you've always dreamed of... But then you remember his words. 7 months with König, the house might be one from your dreams, but everything that ocmes with it is straight out of a nightmare.

Since you were a mere soldier every single one of your protests won't have any effect on the captain's decision, so you hope that König will say something, that he'll argue to be put with someone else. But no, he just nods and gets up.*

"I'll prepare my luggages then." König finally speaks, his tone colder than ice, yet somewhat calm.

You don't say anything and stand up as well, then head to your room and begin to pack your stuff. In no time you're put in a flight to Bruxelles and at the arrival you're given a car, nothing old nor fancy, enough to make you unrecognizable to the eyes of citizens, and the enemy, of course.

From where you land to the house there's an hour and a half in car, and it feels like an eternal hell, bound in the same plane, now the same car, and for months under the same roof.

For the whole ride you think back at the captain's word... "You might be sent away for so much time, but until the enemy doesn't move, you stay at home and don't make yourself visible more than what you should.", "You'll grow to, well, maybe not love each other, but at least there won't be any yelling in the middle of the night 'jusy because'."

Then the car stops, you look at the house you previously saw in a photo, you get your luggages and get inside.

The house is well fornitured and very aesthetic, just like you imagined.

You take a look around walk down an isle, on the sides there are two bedrooms, and you choose the bigger one.

You quickly put all your stuff away, take out one of your biggest teddy bears and collapse on the bed, taking a nap.

König explores the house a little later than you, he peeks through the room and sees that you've already fallen asleep in one, the bigger one, without even talking about it first so he curses at you. "Little bitch, always getting what you want." he sighs in frustration "even sleeps with stuffed animal, such a child!" He whisper-yells to himself, your sight alone pissing him off.

He walks away from your door and gets into the other rooms, he also puts his stuff away and drops on the bed, falling into a deep sleep.

After some time you feel refreshed and yku wake up, when you check the time it's 7.34pm so you decide to make something for dinner.

You get up and as you walk out of your room you see that the door to König's room is wide open and you see that he's sleeping peacefully. You don't say anything and just walk away.

You get to the kitchen and start to boil some water, then cook the pasta and make a sauce. You plate the food and hesitantly walk to his room again.

"König... I made dinner, come eat. You haven't eaten anything all day." You almost whisper, your tone caring, hiding the hatred you feel for him.

After a couple of seconds he turns around, the muscles on his bare back flexing with every movement, and looks at you perplexed, "I'm coming." He mutter as he tried to get up.

So after some time you two are in the kitchen, eating together, in complete silence.

When you're almost done eating, you're phone starts to buzz, someone's calling you under the name of "love", and König can't help but look at the screen. "Who is she calling love?" He thinks to himself, questioning the girl in front of him.

You excuse yourself and pick up, walking out of the kitchen and into a more closed space.

"Heyy, how are you??" You say, a female voice excitedly replies "good y/n, and you? We haven't talked in AGES!!" She quickly muttere, happy to hear from her best friend again.

"Nothing much." You reply, "I've been assigned a mission and I i have to share a house with him. You say rolling your eyes.*

Your best friend bursts out laughing from the other side of the phone and begins to rant about how unlucky you are.

You two laughed together at the whole situation and even made a little harsh comments... all without noticing that König was in fact behind you, listening at the whole conversation.

[sad-girl-hours23]

Thinking about Buck,

Still not over Tommy, deeply unsatisfied being under anyone else (he's tried and lost count how many times). His best friend has moved away; he's happy Eddie's working things out with Chris, but he misses them both terribly.

Amongst every one else, he feels...not so much a divide, but maybe less enmeshed than they used to be.

Nothing's wrong with his job, but well, it's starting to feel a lot less like his whole life and purpose and more like just that: a job. He's stagnant. Stuck.

He feels an itch under his skin that he can't scratch in any of his usual ways.

He's over pouring out his love into a Kitchen aid mixer. He's done trying to bury his need for connection into hook-ups.

Realizes maybe he's not as settled as he thought he was. Maybe he's still searching; but for what, he doesn't know. Himself. His purpose. Love.

Realizes he misses not being stuck in one place.

So he takes a vacation. Spends two weeks in Japan. Tells himself he won't create a full itinerary for his time there (he spends most of his flight doing so anyway, but he compromises with himself and leaves his second week open).

He reads about the Wind Phone. How people travel from all over to talk to their late loved ones through a rotary phone.

He doesn't go his first week there, but the thought of it is never far from his mind. (He's held hands with Death, he isn't sure what he's so afraid of).

He gets to the garden of Bell Gardia.

He thinks about Red Delacroix, who warned him against making firefighting his whole life. “You can be the hero and save lives, but don’t neglect having your own. Last thing you want is to be at the end holding nothing but regrets.” So he talks to Red; tells him he hasn't quite figured it out, is scared he never will.

He comes back the next day, Thomas on his mind. Buck tells him how he found his scrapbook the other day (he had forgotten that he'd even taken it). He tells him about Tommy, the love he thought he finally found (then lost). He smiles. "I know, I know. You don't find it, you make it." He can't help the crack in his voice "I really thought we were."

Buck wonders what it says about him that he's spending his vacation talking to dead. Knows he's not done yet

He comes back the next day, and the day after that, and the one after that. He talks to Daniel each time. He isn't quite sure how to picture him; the age he was in the last photos taken of him, the age when he died, the older Daniel that his coma dream imagined up? He talks to them all.

He gives him the abridged version of his life. Wonders if he should leave out the parts he knows would break his brother's heart, leaves them in anyway. It's cathartic; to confess of the survivor's guilt he's carried since learning of Daniel, how it all came flooding back when woke up from his coma, how it felt like he was letting him down again in the interest of his own survival.

He's certain he's out of tears, and he may not have a voice left by the end of his trip.

But he's got one more phone call to make. And he can't make it here, in this haunted phone booth. And he doesn't want to wait until it's too late.

He hasn't figured it all out. He doesn't know where him and Tommy went wrong. He knows they're both haunted by their own ghosts.

But Tommy's still here. And unlike Buck's ghosts on the other end of the phone, he can talk back.

So Buck does what he should have done months ago. He calls Tommy. He nearly sobs in relief when he hears a breath on the other end and a quiet, "Evan?"

[mystic-headcanons]

imagine,,,, MC proposes to Jihyun,,,,, instead of the other way around

fun fact: i've been playing mystic for aboooout five? years now and i just got v's route today T_T

anyways here how it'd go if you proposed to jihyun

okay, first off- this man would take forever to even decide if he wanted to propose

jihyun has a lot of insecurities and traumas, and has a lot of days where reassurances aren't enough to quiet his mind, where he'll just get into this mindset of 'youdeservebetteryoudeservebetteryoudeservebetter'

these days aren't as frequent as they once were, but he's still got a lot of healing to go through

you'd get the idea to propose during one of his bad days. no matter how many times you told him you loved him, that he was the only one for you, that he was kind and good and made the world brighter and better just by existing, he never fully believed you

but maybe your actions would prove it?

while it definitely wouldn't be a public proposal, you'd still make the entire day extremely special for him. maybe you'd start by going for a nature walk, or present him with a new set of paints

you'd be nervous all day, but after brushing jihyun off for the third time and promising him that yes, you're really fine, he'd stop asking and only resolve to keep an eye on you.

when you finally do propose, jihyun immediately starts crying. poor guy is NOT used to someone loving him that much!!!

he actually starts crying the second you kneel. like you had a whole speech planned and everything and the second you're on one knee he's crying

a LITTLE upset that he couldn't propose to you, so make sure to give him many reassurances!!

does not stop staring at the ring the entire night. i don't think he'd like something too flashy, so he'd definitely love a modest band with like a tiny jewel or two

immediately sends a photo to the entire rfa and does not stop calling you his fiancee when talking to them

overall he's just very happy and emotional that someone loves him enough to want to spend the rest of their life with him. he made many mistakes with rika and is determined to do better with you.

i hope this was what you had in mind!!! forgive me if this is a little rusty or ooc-- i haven't written for these characters in a HOT minute

[marvelmusing]

Bad Influence

Here’s a random modern!darklina x fem!reader smutty fic idea and drabble which I’m blaming @becauseicantthinkwritings for (you wanted to hear my ideas so here’s one of my favourites)

Warnings [18+]: dom!aleksander, brat!alina, good girl!reader, daddy kink, spanking, fingering, praise kink, mild degradation, smidge of pain kink, dodgy power dynamics if you think really hard amount it

Imagine:

Personal assistant!reader who works for CEO!Aleksander. One day he asks you to help his wife with some clothes shopping. Alina is gorgeous and you spend the whole day staring at her while she shows you different outfits. Sometimes she asks you to help with buttons and zips, and you’re dying to touch her. Then you stop at a lingerie shop, and she coaxes you into joining her as she tries on pieces. She touches and teases you whilst pretending to admire the fabric of whatever piece you’re wearing and it’s driving you insane. Then she takes some photos of the two of you, wearing the lingerie, in a few different poses. She sends them to Aleksander whilst he’s at work, prompting him into ringing his driver to take him to pick the two of you up.

Maybe he spanks you on the car ride home.

“I thought you were a good girl, milaya.” He says as you squirm on his lap.

Your skirt is bunched up over your hips, panties hanging around your ankles as you kick your feet slightly to distract yourself from his hand as it lands against your backside once again.

“I thought you might be able to keep my Alina in line.”

Another smack and you whimper. His wedding ring stings delightfully as it meets your skin.

“I thought you might be a good influence for her. But it turns out you’re a needy little slut just like her, aren’t you?”

“No.” You whine petulantly.

Aleksander breathes out a sharp laugh, the corner of his mouth quirking into a dark smirk.

“No?”

His long fingers trace through your soaked and sticky folds, drawing a loud whine from you.

“Tell me what this is then.” Aleksander says, holding his wet fingers in front of your face, and your entire body feels as though it’s on fire. “Because only needy little sluts get wet when daddy spanks them.”

Tears well in your eyes, and you know he expects an answer - the right answer. The soft cheeks of your ass are already sore, your nipples are painfully hard, and your whole body is flushed with embarrassment.

You settle on the demeaning truth, hiding your face as you admit,

“I’m wet, daddy.”

“Clever girl.” He coos, petting your back as he continues to humiliate you. “And why is that?”

Another whimper, and your face burns.

“Because I’m a needy little slut.”

He hums, circling the pad of his finger over your dripping cunt.

“Good girl.” His praise has you keening, a hopeful little sound blooming from the back of your throat, and he smiles indulgently down at you. “Yes milaya, you’re still my good girl.”

His gaze slides over to where Alina is sitting across from you, eyes wide and lips puckered into a pout. Aleksander knows she’s soaking through her panties at the sight of you being punished.

“Alina is a little brat.” He says pointedly, his eyes never leaving hers as he continues to pet your dripping entrance. “But you’re my good girl, and I know the only way to tempt you into misbehaving like that would be if she got you so needy you stopped thinking.”

His degrading words are partially to urge you further into that needy submissive headspace, and partially to rile up Alina, knowing that she isn’t allowed to touch herself. She shifts in her seat, her brows furrowed with need as Aleksander continues talking to you.

“Because we all know that silly little head of yours soon starts leaking out of your cunt when you get needy.”

You nod blindly in agreement.

Aleksander is truly magnificent when he’s stern, but you hate the idea of being in trouble or disappointing him. So when Alina misbehaves, a fire burns deep in your core, and right now, as Aleksander assures you that you’re his good girl as a means to scold Alina, your arousal is a raging inferno.

He slides a finger inside you, to the very last knuckle, and Alina whines louder than you do.

Aleksander smirks.

He loves when she’s a bad influence on you.

[turtle-steverogers]

Imagine after meeting Bucky, Steve finds out that it’s George’s birthday coming up. It’s the first one he’ll spend with the Barnes and little baby Steve knows he can’t afford anything so he decides to draw something as a present.

The day comes and baby steve is nervous but baby Bucky says there’s nothing to worry about, so when Steve gives it to George, he gets the biggest and softest hug and a kiss on the forehead because George knows how difficult things can be for Steve and assures him it’s the best thing he’s ever gotten.

It gets framed and Steve can’t really remember much the day but he remembers the feeling of safety and love. It’s alway out in display and when the war is over George sits with it near the fireplace alongside a photo of his boys because he lost both of his boys.

because he lost both of his boys.

YES HE DID. My god, this ask is making me scream and cry and yell.

Because can't you just imagine a tiny Stevie spending HOURS at the kitchen table, tongue poking between his teeth as he agonizes over a picture of Bucky and Becca and Mrs. Winnie, all sat out front on the Barnes' apartment building stoop. And maybe their noses all look a little funny and their smiles are a bit weird, because he's still learning to draw people, but he thinks maybe Mr. George won't mind so much.

Sarah watches her sweet kid work away at the drawing for weeks, getting it perfect, and he's so nervous once the day finally comes that he can barely get two words out once he's at the Barnes. And when he's nervous or things are loud in his head, he doesn't really like to talk. It feels too big, and what if Mr. George thinks his drawing is stupid? Sometimes his own dad calls his drawings stupid, especially the things he says are for girls, like ballerinas and stuff. Which Steve doesn't really get. Why do things have to be for boys or girls? He just thinks things are pretty. That doesn't seem like it's so bad.

But Mr. George lights up when he sees the drawing, then his eyes get a little wet and Steve feels his shoulders shrug up, because he didn't mean to make him sad, but then Mr. George is pulling him into a real gentle hug that only makes Stevie flinch at first and then there's a little kiss-- so gentle that Steve thinks the only other person who's ever been that gentle is his Ma-- being placed on his forehead and he tries to hide how big he's smiling, even though it feels like it could take up the whole room.

"Steve, you drew this?" Mr. George asks.

Steve shrugs, looking down at his toes, tucked behind socks that are a little too big on him. They're Bucky's old socks and Bucky's feet grow super fast so they're kinda big even though he's only a year older than Steve.

"Well, it's absolutely fantastic," Mr. George says, ruffling Steve's hair in a way he's seen him ruffle Bucky's. Bucky bounces in his own chair where he's eating some soup at the table.

"Yeah! Stevie can draw real good! He's, like, the bestest drawer at school. Ms. McEllen-- the art teacher-- said so and she's definitely right," he says, and Mr. George laughs a little.

"Well, I can surely see why. He's got some real talent, especially for a second grader," Mr George says, going to hang the drawing on their fridge. Steve tries not to feel too excited. He's not allowed to have things hung on the fridge at home.

Mr. George comes back over after the drawing's hung up and kneels down in front of Steve.

"That was such a heartfelt present, Steve," he says, not making Steve look at him in the eyes, because he never ever makes him do that. Steve thinks maybe he can tell he hates it. "Thank you so much for thinking of me, kiddo."

Steve shrugs again and whispers, "You're welcome," and then Mr. George hugs him again and Bucky is coming over and launching onto his dad's back and it's a big hug pile and Steve thinks this is the safest he's ever felt.

-

And nearly two decades later when the war is over and the world is celebrating, George makes himself a glass of beer and two egg creams-- his boys' favorites, even if they wouldn't admit it as they got older-- and sits near the fireplace, a few tears running down his face as he looks at the pictures of his two boys over the years.

Them on the front stoop at 8 and 9 years old, eating popsicles in the warm summer heat. Them at Coney Island, Steve tucked under Bucky's arm, laughing as Bucky gives him a noogie. Them with Becca on the first day of school when Bucky was going into high school, all three of them grinning.

Them standing tall, pictures separate-- which feels wrong. His boys could never stand to be apart. In uniform, expressions hard and brave. His brave, brave boys, taken too soon.

And next to all those pictures, the drawing, framed in polished wood, wrinkled and yellowed with time but far from forgotten. A show of Steve's place in their family, and a show of how big his heart was, even so young.

George stands to place the egg creams near their pictures, and sits again with his beer, raising his glass, even as anger bubbles inside him.

Goddamn the world for taking his two, sweet boys and damning them to cruelty. They deserved to live so much longer. They deserved to be soft and safe and home.

What he wouldn't give to bring them home.

At least, he thinks, they're together up there. It's a comforting thought, if nothing else.

Maybe they are home, if they're with each other.

[lady-of-endless]

Hello may I request a matchup please? :) I’m a straight female and my name is Xiomara!

I’m very shy, distant, quiet, and a little awkward. Basically a huge introvert at first. However, once I get to know you better or I at least see that you’re comfortable around me, I’ll get comfortable as well :) And once that happens, you could say I become slightly more extroverted. I get louder, laugh more, and am overall less shy, distant, quiet, and awkward. I’m also very sensitive and have tons of trouble speaking up for myself. When getting yelled at or just insulted, I try and act unbothered but I think everyone knows that I’m holding in my tears at that point… (it’s really embarrassing ok don’t judge 🫠) But one thing I can say is that I’m somewhat funny. When I feel comfortable around people or just someone, I usually let more witty and funny comments out. Hobbies I have are photography, gaming, golfing, bowling, board games, jigsaw puzzles, and listening to music! I mostly do these hobbies solo though since I’m either too scared or nervous to ask someone or even a friend to participate with me. My appearance usually consists of grey sweatpants, grey sweatshirt, and black boots— it’s usually my go to outfit since it’s pretty comfortable. At home, my hair is tied in a low ponytail. Outside however, my hair is let down. I let my hair down outside because I’m hella insecure about my side profile. I have a round face, curtain bangs, eye-bags, black hair, and really dark brown eyes :) some people say they look soulless but idk 🤷‍♀️ I think the only thing that’s preventing my eyes look completely soulless is the fact that I commonly express myself through reactions. I’m also 5’5 ft tall. I also tend to speak using a lot of “uh” or “um” because if usually when I don’t say those two words, I end up mixing up my words and my whole sentence just ends up sounding confusing 😬 Also, I smile at almost everything and anything. I’m one of those people where even in awkward, inappropriate, or tense situations— I’ll smile. It’s especially always common for me to smile when I’m nervous. Most people find this trait comical lol. But in situations where I shouldn’t be smiling but do, I never smile to upset people, I smile because I’m either extremely nervous or I just thought of something funny. Another trait I have that I’ve gotten called weird for is how often I laugh during the night rather than the day. I just feel like during the nights I remember more hilarious things than I usually do during the day. I also laugh really loud when I’m alone so I guess hearing loud laughter in the nighttime is in fact weird 🤥

Author's Note: Thank you for your request! I love to get details, it's more fun to write using those. Also, your name is so cool. Hope you'll like it!

I ship you with... Roronoa Zoro!

(lovely gif is not mine, please show appreciation to the OP)

- Your chill nature makes him hang out with you a little more than with the rest. Once you two get comfortable, he'll be even more tempted to spend time with you. He likes to see you get extroverted and laugh more.

- He appreciates the brave face you put on when facing someone's anger or insults, it's honorable. But the thing is that when you're with him, no one will get the chance of getting you to that point. He doesn't hesitate to speak up for you and make sure that no one is messing with you.

- But don't mention it, he doesn't want you or the others to get ideas about his feelings.

- Let more funny and witty comments out, and he'll smirk, looking at you with a proud look on his face.

- Zoro notices your solitude when doing things that you like and he knows all about it, having to go through it as well before meeting the Strawhats. Maybe he won't indulge in every activity but he'll be present there, where you are, doing his own thing and stealing glances at you.

- I can imagine you looking through some photos you took as he looks like he's taking a nap. You'll jolt in shock as he suddenly and naturally drops a random question about the photo you like.

- Oh and also, one day he stubbornly tries to solve one of your puzzles. After such a long time and failed attempts, Zoro is just going to quit frustrated. It's going to be such a funny reaction. He'll tell you that you saw nothing, and walk away.

- Initially he thinks you're being modest about your appearance, not insecure. He finds your traits pleasant to look at. Sanji is surely going to make fun of him when he catches him staring.

- Zoro won't be the one to bluntly compliment you but he will show his admiration through small gestures. For example, when you're talking to him he'll just move a strand of hair from your bangs with a finger. It's such a small gesture but you will get what it means.

- Zoro likes your smile and the way you tend to show it in every situation. However, in time, he learns the meaning of each smile, being able to tell the difference between them. Anxious smile? That's his cue to see if he can do something about it.

- He doesn't mind you mixing up your words if you don't mind him getting the wrong way and getting lost.

- Not going to lie, he's stunned when he hears you laughing at night. He'll either barge into your room to check or drop a comment and a question in the morning, to make sure it wasn't something bad going on.

[abyssaldissonance]

Some Infinity Nikki Critiques so far:

In no particular order

Dark skin could have slightly lighter palms and soles. (Also Shining Nikki).

New tutorials should be at the top of the list to look through, not in the middle. Once they are read AND the player has exited from the screen, they should go in their intended order when reviewed again later.

HUD could have a quicker/easier way to look at Blings, Gems, Diamonds, and other currencies, such as clicking or pressing a button for them to show on screen for a couple seconds before fading away, or letting players toggle on/off permanent currency stats (and maybe choose which ones they want displayed).

Pear-Pal Apps should be rearranged how players want similar to apps on a real phone. Every new app I get makes me mis-click the ones I got used to.

When Exiting Realm with backspace, it should take you to the Realm menu. Realm menu should also exit with backspace. That way I can press backspace twice quickly and exit to the world, or I can press backspace once and enter a new Realm quickly to optimize my Vital Energy spending. It' a little annoying to backspace and be in the world only to go back into the Realms.

Combat / Purification by itself feels bland. I liked the fight with Bouldy, especially the Dark Realm, but I think there should be at least one or two more combat outfit/abilities such as:

Pushing ability (wind?) where you can push Esselings away from you in case you are surrounded. The items that we are given to "stun" them don't feel very intuitive to use, I might as well just spam the Purify button. I imagine in my mind a straight line or cone ability right in front of Nikki, and when leveled up it can become a circular whirlwind. Maybe a puffy green dress for a windy theme, or vines and leaves that whip around. Weaker, multi-targeting projectiles: Possibly shoot three projectiles that lock on to Esselings, but take 3 hits to destroy them. I imagine a rose-themed or thorn-like outfit. Possibly switch between combat outfits with middle mouse button.

I'm not a huge fan of forced limitations (daily limitation of Wish Bottles capped at 500, monthly limitation of tranquility traded for resonance crystals, etc).

Photos would be nice if I could pause real-time in addition to Nikki. There are a couple shots of flying on top of the giant pigeon that I would love to get, and I have a difficult time getting some poses with Nikki's eyes half closed beside taking 50 photos and praying. This is mostly frivolous day-dreaming though. The photography sections is really quite nice. You can "upgrade" it to get more poses, lighting, etc.

Slightly Better Early Outfits for Styling Battle would be nice. I additionally dislike that it takes up / replaces my Outfit Slot 1 after a Styling Battle. The early items you get don't match very well unless you exclusively use the ability outfits. Thankfully those are easy enough to level up. It'd just be nice to have more cohesive outfits early on, even if they're simple/plain. To be fair, this has always been a silly issue with Nikki (and other) games. Really hate it replaces my actual Outfit slot though.

Bike. Bad. It goes forward fast, which is nice. But turning kind of sucks and I feel much more inclined to either fast-travel or just hoof it so I can collect materials along the way. I don't think there's a whole lot they could do about it except maybe make turning just slightly easier/faster.

I could just be missing it but: Lore Database. There is a "folklore guide" but its a collection of minigames. I've read a bunch of the notes/books they have throughout the game, and I can't seem to find anywhere this information is stored. It'd just be nice to have. Aditionally, we could have a database of certain characters and terminologies. I know tons of games do this but I think of Star Ocean and Brave Fencer Musashi which had a sort of compendium of characters, artifacts, locations, and other lore.

Some Menus dont Exit w ESC key. I don't know if it's an oversight or not, but I would really like Every menu/screen etc to be able to close with ESC key. Evolution, Courses, Store, Wishes, Factions so far I have to manually click the arrow.

Positives For Me:

The Fish are categorized by weight rather than how many individual fish, so you're not catching "1" fish, you're catching "1.7 grams" of fish. It's a really small thing but I like that it's grams of fish instead of individual fish.

The Gacha / Resonance doesnt feel as predatory as most. I've definitely spent money on other games etc, but I really don't like feeling like I should have to throw MORE money at a game series I already have high VIP in (Love & Shining Nikki). I Get that this is their version of making money with nigh-indefinite content updates (I hope/assume by being a longer-term nikki fan and seeing how they do things), so I hope acquiring outfits will be easier in-game this way as well as I hope the amount of time between events won't be as daunting as Shining Global.

Layering Clothes feels nice. We can do this in the Nikki games already, but if you wear boots with trousers (or other clothing combinations), sometimes they clip through. So far, if you wear certain layers of clothes, they get tucked or folded in a way that makes it look good. There's still some clipping issues but they're usually a super weird and ugly combination of clothes to begin with that, aesthetically wouldn't be very likely to get paired up.

Mild Critique: Sometimes the top of the boots or some sleeves get "cut off" in order to make the look work. I think it could be done a little better, but I appreciate that they're trying very hard not to make things clip.

Material Components are really neat! They're unique in super cute and fun ways. I love the idea of having different outfits for different tasks. I love that the flora and fauna designs are based off clothing materials, such as stocking-like stripes on goats or buttons inside pinecones.

Mild Critique: I wish the material components were matched a tiny bit better to the clothing that require them. It was weird making a white dress out of red fruit, or using "knit-moths" to make leather "dad" shoes. I think a tiny bit more thought could make this make a little more sense. There ARE some good clothing vs material choices, though.

Time Skip is so helpful. I'm SO glad they implemented it. Certain animals or events happen at certain times of day and you can either time skip in the Pear-Pal menu, or if you arrive at a certain event, you can time skip on the spot. It makes things so much smoother.

Photo Mode is so good and fun. I enjoy taking photos, I like seeing other people's photos, it has lots of nice features.

The Environment is easy to navigate in a fun way. When I see a super tall building or a super low canyon, I can find viable ways to get to where I want to. Steps/natural staircases are placed strategically to help encourage exploration without hindrance besides extremely obvious edge-of-the-map boundaries.

Despite my critiques, I genuinely love the game itself so far.

I'm still hoping beautiful outfits won't be limited to Resonance, and likewise hope Resonance isn't too difficult to acquire because that's a huge turn off for me.

I'm already stretched between Nikki games and I already spend much less than I used to. Yeah, yeah, you don't have to spend money in any of the games, but it does suck that it feels like you have to wait a whole year or even two just to acquire a complete set, and that's if you budget solely around a handful of sets, let alone if you actually want to proceed with having high enough ranks to acquire more diamonds to afford more sets. So I hope Infinity Nikki won't be quite the same.

[john-carle123]

AI-Powered Ad Campaigns: Revolutionizing Marketing for Your Business

Hey there, fellow business owners and entrepreneurs! Whether you're running a cozy shop in London, a tech startup in New York, or an e-commerce powerhouse in Dubai, I've got some exciting news for you. There's a game-changer in the world of marketing, and it's called AI-powered advertising. Trust me, it's not just another buzzword – it's a real opportunity to take your business to the next level.

Let's Get Real About AI in Advertising

Okay, I know what you're thinking. "AI? Isn't that just for big tech companies and sci-fi movies?" Well, not anymore. AI in advertising is like having a super-smart marketing team that works 24/7, never gets tired, and keeps getting better at its job. Sounds pretty sweet, right?

Here's the deal: AI can analyze mountains of data about your customers faster than you can say "targeted ad campaign." It learns from every click, every purchase, and every interaction to figure out exactly what makes your audience tick. And the best part? It does all this in real-time, constantly tweaking and improving your ads to get the best results.

Finding Your Perfect Customer (No Crystal Ball Needed)

Remember the days of throwing your ads out there and hoping the right people would see them? Yeah, those days are over. AI is like a heat-seeking missile for your ideal customers.

Let me give you an example. Say you're running a boutique fitness studio in Manchester. AI can look at your current members, analyze their behaviors and preferences, and then find people just like them who haven't heard of your studio yet. It's like cloning your best customers – but, you know, legally and without the whole sci-fi creep factor.

But it gets even better. Artificial Intelligence doesn't just find these people – it figures out the perfect time to show them your ads. Maybe it's right after payday when they're feeling flush, or on Monday mornings when they're feeling guilty about that weekend pizza binge. The point is, AI knows, and it makes sure your ads pop up at just the right moment.

Crafting the Perfect Message (Without Hiring Don Draper)

Now, finding the right people is great, but you've still got to convince them to buy what you're selling. This is where AI really starts to show off.

Imagine you're selling handcrafted furniture in Boston. AI can create dozens, even hundreds of ad variations, testing different headlines, images, and calls-to-action. It might discover that photos of your furniture in cozy, lived-in rooms perform better than sterile studio shots. Or that phrases like "heirloom quality" resonate more with your audience than "modern design."

The best part? It does all this testing in real-time, constantly refining your ads to squeeze out every last bit of performance. It's like having a team of copywriters and designers working around the clock, but without the coffee budget.

Making Your Marketing Budget Work Harder Than Ever

Let's talk money. As a business owner, I know every penny counts. That's why I'm excited about how AI is revolutionizing ad budgets and bidding.

Picture this: you're running a small tech startup in Tel Aviv, competing against big players with deep pockets. AI levels the playing field by making sure every shekel of your ad budget is spent in the most effective way possible. It predicts the best time to bid on ad placements, adjusts your budget across different platforms in real-time, and even detects and prevents ad fraud.

I recently chatted with a friend who runs an e-commerce site in Chicago. She implemented AI-powered budget optimization and saw her return on ad spend increase by 40% in just two months. That's the kind of result that can transform a business.

Getting Started: Baby Steps into the AI World

Alright, I know what you're thinking now. "This sounds great, but I'm not a tech genius. How do I even start?" Don't worry, you don't need to be Elon Musk to bring AI into your marketing strategy.

Start small. There are tons of user-friendly AI tools out there designed for businesses of all sizes. Maybe begin with an AI-powered tool for social media advertising. Or try out a platform that uses AI for keyword research and ad copy generation.

The key is to dip your toe in the water, see what works for your business, and then gradually expand from there. Remember, even the biggest companies started their AI journey with small steps.

A Little Learning Goes a Long Way

One last piece of advice: stay curious. The world of AI is evolving rapidly, and there's always something new to learn. Follow some marketing tech blogs, join online communities, or even attend a conference if you can. The more you understand about AI in advertising, the better you'll be able to leverage it for your business.

Wrapping It Up

Look, I get it. As business owners, we're bombarded with new technologies and trends all the time. It's hard to know what's worth our time and what's just hype. But I'm telling you, AI in advertising is the real deal. It's not just for the big players anymore – it's a tool that can help businesses of all sizes compete and thrive in today's digital landscape.

Whether you're trying to put your local bakery in Leeds on the map or scale your SaaS company in San Francisco, AI can help you reach the right people, with the right message, at the right time. And in today's crowded marketplace, that kind of precision can make all the difference.

So what are you waiting for? It's time to give your marketing efforts a serious upgrade. Trust me, your future self (and your bottom line) will thank you. Now go out there and show the world what your business can do – with a little help from your new AI friend, of course!

[weatheredcoffeecup]

@thermalant

hiii i’m here for a written ship!! idk how many groups you do for one submission but the ones i’d want are skz txt enhypen ateez and the boyz if you do more than one!! and idk if this is too much to ask but could you possibly write like a sentence or two for one of the ships abt how you think they’d interact with me?? if not dw!! <3

Hi lovely! You can request any group any amount! And you're always welcome to come back for more requests if you think of more groups you'd like! :) sorry for the wait but here's your ship!!

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In Stray kids I ship you with... Felix!

I read what you sent and I'm like? Is this not felix himself? You both have the exact same energy and normally I'd choose someone who compliments that but come ON. You two would be the cutest thing ever. You two would walk in any room and immediately change the vibe to nothing but warmth and positivity. If either one of you were having a hard time, I know the other would know exactly what to do or say. On days off he'd plan the whole day around spending time with you. Baking brownies, watching films, taking a walk outside on nice days, probably going to a cat cafe or two. Once it came to night, it's either scream singing to kareokee or this sweet boy will be cuddled up right next to you. He would be playing with your hair and next thing you know he's fast asleep in your arms. Your whole relationship would be based on support, trust and making the happiest memories ever known.

In TXT I ship you with... Huening Kai!

You two had a special day where you'd get together and watch the latest episode of a show. You've seen quite a few this way, and sometimes at the end of the series, it leads you guys into a deep conversation. When there's sad scene on you'd glance over to Huening Kai who is tearing up and sniffling. "Are you crying?" "Stfu no..., maybe" But if there's ever a romantic moment- don't be surprised if next week he's attempting the same thing. "It's raining, I brought you an umbrella. We can share." "Hueka it's not even cloudy out."

"Let me take you to dinner at this 5 star restraunt."

"We have $5 combined rn"

"take out it is."

He would put in his best efforts and even if sometimes he was clumsy with it, the thought is appreciated. He's so sweet and does his best to make you feel special.

Anytime he would mention anything he likes, you would suprise him with it and it would always make his heart swell with love. He'd post you on his story all the time showing off your adventures together.

In Enyphen I ship you with... Jake!

Days with Jake would be like hunting fireflies as a kid. Anytime your with him it's fun, warm, and always special. Even the boring days. He would absolutely love spending the day with you and your friends too. Seeing your relationship dynamic helps him understand how he can understand your love language and treat you the best of his ability. He would be mesmerized with your drawings. Anytime your sitting down working on a piece he's right there watching. Sometimes he'd get his own paper and make silly little doodles with you. They'd be so cute you'd turn them into stickers and put them with some of your work around the house.

In Ateez I ship you with... Yunho!

Golden retriever boy pt 4 here lol. You know how Yunho and Mingi have their special handshake? You guys would to. It'd be so outrageous and bizarre no one could comprehend it when you tried teaching them. One day you would see a set of beautiful dainty necklaces. Upon further investigation it turns out they were lockets! You'd put in photos of you two and suprise him with it. (Up to you if it's on a random day just cause or for a special day!) When he realized what it was he MIGHT have teared up a little. Who could blame him? His favorite person bought something just for him. Now he can carry you around with him all the time.

In The Boyz I ship you with... Kevin!

Can you imagine watching his baby niece with him...? Just some food for thought.

Anways

Be prepared to suddenly have copious amounts of Beyonce in your music shuffle. You'd be making dinner when all of a sudden run the world or single ladies comes on. The next thing you know Kevin slides in busting out the absolute worst dance moves ever seen, but you can't help but join. If you mention how much you enjoy dancing he may take it upon himself and sign you two up for a dance class! You'd get there and he would be so excited. He's naturally really good at it and helps you find your groove and get into it also. Kev is quite an early bird so I hope you're okay with being woken up to with freshly made smoothies and a bright and smiley Kevin. Mornings would be filled with soft kisses and chats about what's to come. Maybe you'll go on a picnic, or a spur of the moment road trip. Maybe even just going to different pet stores and wishing to pet every animal there. More than likely though, you'll spend it inside listening to him practice singing and playing guitar. Sometimes you'll join in and have a small duet but the seriousness only lasts a second until Kevin does something silly and cracks a smile on your face.

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I hope you enjoy lovey and I hope the explanation/scenarios were good 🥹 have a beautiful day!! 🪻

[kilbygrl]

Could u do a part 2 of the miscarriage imagine where it’s been like 8 months or so since it happened and things start to go back to normal and the reader gets pregnant again and the baby is born healthy and you can decide the gender, and maybe where they also have like their rainbow baby’s ultrasound in the new baby’s nursery for a reminder and memory of her.

pairing: jack harlow x fem!reader

warnings: little talk about miscarriage, pregnancy, dad!jack, maybe some grammatical errors but forgive me for that.

read part one here

a/n: IM SO HAPPY ABOUT HAVING A PART 2! HOPE Y'ALL LIKE IT!!! <3

The worst day of your entire life was when you lost your first baby. You remember that there were times that you would wake up, and for a few seconds you didn’t remember about anything that was wrong, but as soon as you realized, you couldn’t breathe again. It took you almost two months to even talk with Jack how you guys intended to deal with this for the rest of your lives, but after a few talks, you decided to try again. You wanted a baby, as did him. 

So, you two spend the next month making appointments and going to doctors to found out if there was something wrong with you, but turned out that it wasn’t, and the baby wouldn't survive, no matter what you did. For weeks, you felt like it was your fault. That you killed your baby. But it wasn’t, you didn’t do it. Now you were confident to try again, and you two did it.  

“Why is it taking so long?” Jack asks you, shaking the test that you just did. 

“Calm down, it takes like five minutes to show the results” you hug him from behind, looking at the test “Wait, I think I see something” you point to the stripe starting to show up. 

“Two is pregnant? Yeah, right? Two is pregnant” you nod, starting to already crying when you see the two clearly stripes “We are pregnant, baby” Jack turns around, picking you up, just like the first time you were pregnant. 

“We are!” you hug him back “Now we gotta do a blood test and an ultrasound and...” he interrupts you with a kiss. 

“Don’t worry, darling. Everything is going to be fine” he hugs you even more thigh. 

“I love you, J. Everything is going to be fine” you repeat. 

“I love you more, ma. And our little one” you smile, cleaning his tears and kissing him one more time. 

This time you two decided for good on having a close medical follow-up, and not telling anyone until you were 13 weeks pregnant, because it would be safer, according to your doctor. You two decide on doing the test to find out the baby sex when you were 10 weeks, no party or anything, just the two of you waiting for an email. 

“She said 10AM baby, it’s 9:57” you tell Jack, who’s sitting beside you, reloading the page every five seconds. 

“WAIT! I think is it” he points to the new email who just popped up. 

He clicks on it, without you even have time to read the title. He scrolls down, looking for something. 

“There’s just so many things to read, what the hell?”  

“We all know you can’t read, J” he looks at you, rolling his eyes. 

“Oh, shut up. You do it then” you take the computer of his hands, still scrolling and trying to read every line.  

“It’s... We are having...” you say, after reading everything about the test “Oh my god, Jack. We are having another girl”  

“Really? You’re not joking, right?” 

“Why would I be joking, Jackman? I’m completely serious” and then, he starts crying, leading you to do the same. 

“I can’t believe. We are having another baby girl. Always knew I was going to be a girl’s daddy” he hugs you, crying on your shoulder. 

And then, you just spend the whole night discussing baby names, so happy you’re having another girl. Your first baby name was going to be “Julie”. You two had decided on it before you even find out that was going to be a girl. Was with “J” and Jack used to joke that they were going to be “J&J” forever. After everything happened, you still keep the ultrasound photos with her name under it. And when you turned 13 weeks pregnant, you two set up a family and friends' dinner to share the news. Literally no one knew besides you two and your doctors, and when it started to show, you just wore larger clothes.  

“We have some news we would like to announce” Jack says, standing up in front of the big table and holding you besides him “You can say it, sweetheart” he whispers on your ear, while everyone is looking at you two. 

“So... We are having a baby!” you say, as everyone has a shocked face “And it’s a baby girl” Jack holds your belly, making them see the baby bump. 

“Her name is Iris, which is Greek for rainbow, since she’s our rainbow baby” and he kisses your head, smiling right after. 

Everyone was just so happy, that they don’t even care about now telling them soon, and they understood the reasons. There was 25 weeks until your due date, so you spend it with Jack, who took a break from work to be with you the whole pregnancy. He was still working on some new music, but from home. You two went baby shopping, he went to the supermarket at midnight so many times just to buy anything you were craving, and you started decorating the new nursery, mostly doing it all by yourselves.

“Surprisingly, you did a great job with the crib, J” you tell him, finishing up organizing the baby clothes. 

“Surprisingly? I nailed it!”  

“Who knew you could follow a manual” you laugh, joking, while he hugs you from behind. 

“Stop with the funny, mamas”  

“The best thing of being preggo is making fun or you, baby” 

“You shouldn’t! I’m your baby daddy” 

“That’s what makes it even more fun. But I love you, J” 

“I know baby. Love you even more” he kisses your face. 

And then, you’re looking at the picture in one of the walls. The ultrasound of Julie, hanging there. Jack thought it was going to be a good idea having it there as a memory of her, and you agreed. Having her with you two all the time and with her new sister. 

A few weeks later and everything was ready, just waiting to the little one to come out. Your belly was huge, heavy and you couldn’t stand up for long. Being the best baby daddy in the world, Jack was always massaging your feet, bringing you food and watching bad TV shows with you. And when you due date came, she was not late. That afternoon you felt water going down your legs, and your first reaction was scream Jack’s name. 

“She’s coming” you tell him, already feeling the contractions become even more close. 

“I’m going to the car” he says, dressing up a shirt and running outside. 

“I GUESS YOU FORGOT ABOUT ME” you scream again, laughing. 

“Baby, I’m sorry” he comes back to the room helping you to get up. 

“Let’s just take this little thing out of me” he laughs at you, shaking his head. 

The ride to the hospital wasn’t long. You were soon admitted and not an hour later the baby was already going out. Jack holds your hand the whole thing, as you feel the worst pain ever. But when you hear her crying, looks like everything it’s right in the world again. Jack just let go of your hand for a few minutes, to cut the umbilical cord. 

“There you are, your beautiful and healthy baby girl” the nurse gives the baby to you. 

You can’t do anything but cry. You hold her little hand, as Jack does the same with the other one. You never felt such a great love for anyone. She’s your dream coming true. 

“Welcome to the world, Iris. It will be yours” you whisper to her, seeing the baby squirm. 

“I love you two so much. My girls” Jack says, kissing your forehead. 

jackharlow 

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jackharlow Our rainbow baby girl is born. Welcome to the world, Iris Julia Harlow. We love you more than anything. 

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[drewexe]

Like The Stars Pt. 3

pt.1 pt.2 pt.3 pt.4

Pairing: jaemin x fem!reader

Genre: smut, fluff, sex lessons au, friends to lovers

Word Count: ~8,2k

Includes: high school seniors (everyone is legal of age); canon bisexual mc; side characters donghyuck, renjun, and karina; profanities; obviously, sex lessons; kind of a slow burn; mc is not as oblivious and innocent anymore?; does mc unconsciously have praise kink? she might; protected sex!!

Summary: you'd had a crush on renjun for as long as you could remember, but your lack of experience always stopped you from taking the first step; it's a good thing you have your trusted friend jaemin to help you out

Author's note: i’d like to use the moment to say that pt.1 is already at 1000+ and pt.2 is at 500+ and i really wanna thank all of you for reading so far! it means so much that so many people like it and that there are so many of you that keep up with the story, i hope that you will enjoy this one too !! <33 on a lighter note tho, time is relative so once again, pretend you understand the time skips plz

“Princess, let’s go on a date.”

You’d been on the phone with Jaemin for the past half an hour, discussing an imaginary future where the world was ruled by dogs and arguing which breeds would hold the highest positions. The sudden drop of such a question was enough to have your brain short-circuiting for a second until you realized the meaning of the words.

“A date?” you asked, still too dumbfounded to respond. 

“Yeah, a date,” he repeated with a soft chuckle but you could hear a slight awkwardness in the sound. Something in your chest fluttered. “We’ve literally been having sex for like three months now, might as well go on an official date or something.”

It sounded like it made sense. And at the same time, it absolutely didn’t. Your sex lessons with Jaemin had nothing to do with romance and feelings, and while you did start hanging out a lot because of them, an actual date really sounded way too distant from the nature of your relationship. 

But then your mind took a turn towards the warmth that spread in your chest every time he complimented you, the way you looked forward to any and every moment you could spend with him alone, the way you’d started seeing him differently - he was not just one of your best friends anymore, in the sense that he meant more. Suddenly, a suspicion started growing in you at that realization.

“Y/N? You still there? You can just say no, y’know…” Jaemin coughed awkwardly on the other side of the line. 

“Okay, let’s do it,” you said instead. 

“Wait-” Jaemin sounded genuinely surprised, and honestly you were too. “Are you for real?” he asked and you couldn’t help but think that his voice sounded hopeful. 

“Yeah, sure, I’m up for that,” you confirmed, nibbling on your lower lip. “Where do you wanna go?”

“Just stay where you are,” he said, a bit too obviously excited. The thought made the unfamiliar fluttering in your chest appear again. “I’ll come get you in, like, an hour.”

Next thing you knew, the call had dropped. You stared at the screen of your phone for a moment as the call screen disappeared and made way to your home screen. A photo of you and Jaemin. He’d been the one to take it, in celebration of putting up all the stars on your wall and he’d also been the one to set it as your wallpaper but you never thought of changing it. Looking at his smile made you happy every time you unlocked your phone. 

Maybe that’s something you should have realized sooner.

Your mind was buzzing as you got ready for your date with Jaemin. You were supposed to be in love with Renjun, so why was this date with Jaemin making you so nervously excited? You tried to imagine what it would be like if you were going out with Renjun instead but for some reason that didn’t feel right.

Deciding you should owe it to the fact that they are two different people and it felt unfair to spend a whole day with someone while imagining what it would be like to be with another person, you finished up picking your outfit and waited for Jaemin to arrive. 

“Pretty flowers for a pretty girl?” Jaemin grinned as you opened the door. Your gaze shifted down to a bouquet in his outstretched arm. 

“Daisies?” you raised your eyebrows, chucking. “I do appreciate the uniqueness but that’s kind of an odd choice, no?”

“Yeah, uh,” he scratched the back of his head awkwardly and chuckled, “a granny on the street gave them to me and she was so sweet I just couldn’t say no.” 

You couldn’t help but roll your eyes and laugh softly as you took the small bouquet from him and brought it inside to put in a vase. You could easily believe the grandma story, but a little part of you melted at the idea that maybe he could have actually gotten out of his way to get you flowers. You did your best to disregard the thought for the time being and walked out again.

“So where are we going exactly, Romeo?” you asked, hooking your arm around his with a smile. 

“Does it have to be Romeo exactly?” he asked, sounding a little concerned. “I don’t really feel like dying yet.”

“Sure, sure, be whoever you want,” you shook your head dismissively, in a quite childish manner honestly. “I just wanna know what we’re doing today.”

“You’ll see soon enough,” he smiled and you whined in response. “Come on, it’s not like I could come up with anything that spectacular on the spot, at least let me have the element of surprise with it.” 

“First of all, don’t act like I’ve not been a witness to the extent to which you’re willing to go to impress a girl you like,” you huffed, trying to cross your arms despite the fact that they were still wrapped around one of his. “And sure, this may be a kinda-not-really-a-date date but I will be genuinely offended if you just took me to the convenience store and got me a lollipop or something.”

“Well shit, can we go sit on that bench over there, I need to come up with a new date idea real quick,” he grinned and you hated the fact that you almost believed he could have been planning to do just that. “Relax, it’s at least a little bit better than that.”

You couldn’t make up your mind on whether that sounded reassuring or not. You decided to just trust him for now. With a quiet huff, you unwrapped your arms from his and instead decided on intertwining your fingers with his, which earned you a surprised glance and a sweet smile as his hold on your hand tightened. Some goddamn butterflies in your stomach seemed to come alive at that. 

~

The walk seemed both too long for your curiosity, and yet quite short once you reached your supposed destination - one of the city parks. 

“I didn’t know there’s a fair going on here,” you said as you took in the stalls offering anything from sweet corn to trinkets and games like duck fishing and shooting. There was even a carousel and a small Ferris wheel. 

“Yeah, I found out randomly and I thought you might like it so I really wanted to bring you here,” Jaemin smiled. Then his smile seemed to waver a little as he added: “Of course, if you completely hate it and that was a dumb idea, we can do something else instead…”

You quickly shook your head and looked at him, eyes shining as you smiled. 

“No, it’s perfect,” you reassured him. “I haven’t been to one of these in a while, let’s go look around!” 

The first stop you dragged Jaemin to was a cotton candy stall. You watched with almost child-like fascination as the owner rolled the cotton into a blue flower for the kid in line before you, bouncing a little on your heels excitedly. 

“Which color do you want, princess?” Jaemin asked as your turn came and he pulled out his wallet. You would have argued but you knew there wasn’t much of a point with him. 

“Pink,” you said instead, a smile curving your lips when the stall owner started working on your cotton candy. 

Soon enough you were holding a pink flower in your hand, munching cheerfully on the sugary treat. Jaemin led you as you walked around and looked at what every stand had to offer. You did end up buying a cute bracelet from a really kind lady and matching rings for you and Jaemin because you wanted to “have a memory of your kinda-not-really-a-date date”. It’s not like he tried to argue anyway. 

Instead, once you two had walked away from the stall, he dragged you to the side of the alley and stopped you there. 

“Remember that Polaroid camera you guys got me two years ago?” he asked and you nodded. “Since I rarely have the chance to use it, I actually brought it today. So let’s make some memories, hm?”

“Yes, yes!” you beamed and he took the small device out of his backpack, snapping a quick picture of your intertwined fingers and the rings on them. “Take one of the cotton candy too while it still looks pretty!” you prompted excitedly and he obliged with a soft chuckle. 

With the camera in his hand, he started pulling you around to take more and more photos of you and you had to literally steal it from him so that you could take a few of him as well. You did also take a couple of photos together: one taken by a lady passing by and one he took of the two of you. 

Somehow, you ended up in front of a shooting game stall. Your eyes glided over the prizes offered and stopped on a big stuffed bunny. 

“Look, it looks just like you,” you giggled, pointing at the toy. Jaemin followed your finger and smiled.

“How about I win it for you?” he raised his eyebrows. 

“Can you?” you laughed. “You’ve never even been in the same room as a gun before.” 

“So? You doubt my abilities to win a toy for you?” he asked, sounding almost offended if it wasn’t for the smile still curving his lips prettily. 

“I know better than to underestimate Na Jaemin,” you rolled your eyes. “But you can’t just be good at everything from the first try, you know.” 

Jaemin scoffed at your words. With a determination you rarely saw in him, he placed his things on the counter and paid the man behind the counter for one game. 

“How many points do I need for the bunny?” he asked seriously. 

“120 in total or three of those rabbit targets,” the man chuckled. He’d witnessed your conversation and he seemed entertained by it. 

Briefly, he explained how many points each target brought and Jaemin took upon his task. Surprisingly enough, he was doing quite well. He didn’t go for the rabbits, but five shots later, he hadn’t missed a single one. Setting the gun down, he looked at the man expectantly. 

“110, my boy,” he shook his head. 

“What do you mean 110?!” Jaemin widened his eyes in surprise. “I shot them all!” 

“Yeah, you got three times thirty and two tens,” the man explained patiently. 

“No, no, you said that those were 15 points each!” the boy argued and you could see him getting frustrated. You glanced at the man again. 

“He said that the ones above them are 15 points, Nana, you must have misunderstood,” you said. Bringing a smile on your face, you added: “It’s okay, I told you you can’t make it, let me be right this once, okay?” 

“But…” You could see the pout forming on his face and you couldn’t help but chuckle, reaching over to ruffle his hair. “I wanted to get it for you…” 

“Tell you what, son,” the man spoke up again. “Since no one else is in line right now, I’ll give you one extra shot. If you can get one of the rabbits, I’ll give you the bunny.” 

Jaemin’s face lit up at that as he nodded quickly and picked up the gun again. You couldn’t miss the tension in his body as he aimed for what seemed like ages. When he finally took the shot, you were almost anxious to check the result.

He’d shot the rabbit in the center. The victorious shout from his side told you as much about the achievement. He turned to you, a radiant smile on his lips which you couldn’t help but return. The stall owner went to get the stuffed bunny. 

“You should keep him, kid,” he said as he handed you the toy, winking conspiratorially to you. “He looks like he might be for real.” 

You felt heat rush to your face as you took the plushie and hugged it tightly to your chest. You glanced at Jaemin at found him holding the polaroid towards you. A photo rolled out of the device a moment later. 

“Sorry, you just looked adorable,” he grinned at your accusing glare. “Told you I can win.”

“Only because you got a bonus shot,” you rolled your eyes, yet your eyes drifted down to the toy and a smile grew on your lips. “Thank you.” 

Jaemin returned your smile and reached over to take your hand again as the two of you waved goodbye to the stall owner and walked away. A soft silence fell between you. Your thoughts drifted away to the thumping of your heart as you thought about the way he was squeezing your hand gently and the soft toy in your other hand. How different from before it felt and how similar it was to the way you felt about Renjun. Which was really weird to think about, because you could almost swear that thinking of Renjun at the moment did not make you feel the same way.

“Is there anything else you’d wanna do, princess?” he spoke up suddenly, startling you out of your thoughts. You looked at him again, and it felt like you looked for the first time. The realization almost startled the air out of your lungs.

“We’ve been here for quite a while,” you said, nibbling on your lower lip. It was true, not that you minded. “How about we go get a drink from over there and head home?” you offered and he nodded, leading you to the nearby coffee booth. 

The walk to your house felt much shorter than the one from it, perhaps because you didn't really wanna go home so it could only come too quickly. And indeed too soon you found yourself at the front door of your house. You turned to look at Jaemin. 

“Thank you for today,” he said, surprising you. He smiled at your expression and reached up to ruffle your hair. “I had fun so thanks for actually taking me up on the idea.”

“Oh, no, yeah,” you chuckled. “I had fun too, and I got a new plushie. His name is Nana by the way.”

“Oh what, really?” he gasped in fake surprise, bringing a hand to his chest for a bigger effect. “I can’t imagine how you thought of that!”

You giggled, hitting his arm lightly and he laughed in response. Then you bit your lip for a second, before taking an impulsive decision to lean up and press your lips against his. That seemed to startle him as he gaped as you pulled away. You could see red covering his ears. 

“What, we just went on a date, can I not do that?” you teased, giggling again at his flustered expression. “Come on, it’s not even our first kiss.”

“You…” He stared at you for a moment, maybe fighting his embarrassment or whatever else he was feeling, before finally smiling calmly again. “Thank you for the great date, Y/N. I’ll see you at school tomorrow.” 

With those words, he leaned over to peck your lips softly and then walked away.

~

That Saturday you found yourself reminiscing about the carnival visit, curled up in your bed, and looking through the numerous Polaroid photos you two had taken. Jaemin had given you half of them, ‘as is only fair’ and you were trying to pick which ones to put up on your memory board and which ones to keep somewhere safe. 

There were multiple photos where it was just you. Happily smiling, laughing, sometimes in the middle of saying something or eating cotton candy. It was all due to the fact that he never warned you that he was taking a photo, of course, but there was the undeniable fact that you couldn’t remember the last time you had so much fun without another care in the world. 

Then there were the photos you’d taken of him. He’d said he was giving all of them to you. They weren’t as natural as yours were - mainly because you had to specifically take the camera from him every time you wanted to take one - but despite that his smile was bright and genuine. And there was an… unusual glow in his eyes. It felt like he hadn’t been looking at the camera but at you. And like he was still looking through the photo at you. The clenching in your stomach came back so you quickly put the photo you were looking at away. 

He’d also given you the photo of your hands with the rings and one of the two of you that the random lady had taken. On it, you were clinging onto his side, while his arm wrapped around your waist and held you close. You were leaning onto him and his smile was halfway buried in your hair as if he was a second away from pressing a kiss to the top of your head. 

The two photos right next to each other left a sweet taste in your mouth. It felt like they were real. It felt like your kinda-not-really-a-date date had been… well, really a date. You couldn’t help but think back to the afternoon you’d spent together, the bubbling excitement in your chest when you were with him and the warmth you felt whenever he smiled at you. 

Your eyes traveled over to your bed where Bunny Nana was comfortably nestled between your pillows. You’d hardly let go of it for the first couple of days since the date. And it’d been your faithful companion for a good night’s sleep throughout the whole week. A small smile curved your lips. 

Turning your gaze back onto the photos, you reached out and picked up one of the photos with only Jaemin on it. Your favorite one. As your fingers traced his face on it, you reached a painful conclusion - your feelings had irreversibly changed. 

You couldn’t tell when. You pushed your brain and you couldn’t come up with any recollection of it happening. And you could swear you hadn’t meant for it to happen.

But you were in love with Jaemin. 

In all honesty, the realization scared you. It scared you when you compared it to what you felt towards Renjun - it had the same bittersweet taste, yet this time felt like so much more. It scared you as you realized that what you’d felt towards Renjun was not there anymore - he was one of your best friends and you didn’t wish him to be anything else anymore. But mostly, it scared you as you realized what you’d brought upon yourself. 

Perhaps this was what Hyuck had tried to warn you about. But you hadn’t fallen for Jaemin because of the sex lessons. You’d fallen for him because he was sweet and caring to you, because he always made sure you were okay, because of the way he always knew how to brighten your day. Because you’d allowed yourself to see him, instead of focusing only on Renjun. As you remembered all the times you’d been together, the little jokes, the shared comforting cuddles as you watched a dumb movie or talked about just anything, the stolen pecks whenever you could excuse them, you couldn’t help but realize how oblivious you’d been to your own heart. 

And that same heart was now thumping in your chest, both exhilarated by the freedom that awareness brought, and terrified of the mess lying ahead of you. 

Because you were closer to Jaemin than you’d ever been to Renjun, and because your feelings were apparently stronger this time, and because you weren’t sure whether you’d manage acting oblivious about them when you were not anymore. 

Because you were terrified of ruining what you had with Jaemin, but it was all your fault for starting the whole thing to begin with. 

~

“Have you and Hyuck had sex already?” you asked, eyes fixed on the ceiling in Karina’s bedroom. The girl looked up from her eyeshadow palette and raised a questioning eyebrow at you. 

“Yeah, we have,”  she answered directly. “Why?” 

“How long did it take you? Like, after you got together, I know that it took you ages to get to that point,” you chuckled. 

“Well, that depends,” your best friend laughed, setting down her makeup brush as she walked over to sit down next to you on the bed. “If you count just messing around a little, we’d been doing that since a long time back.” You couldn’t help the surprised gasp that escaped your lips to which Karina just rolled her eyes jokingly. “But if you mean, like, going all the way or whatever, it didn’t happen right away.” 

You hummed, nibbling on your lower lip. You were overthinking the amount of time you’d been stalling with Jaemin. Especially after your recent revelation. 

“Is this about Renjun again?” Karina asked, taking your hand with a concerned look in her eyes. “Still worried about your lack of experience?”

“Yeah,” you lied almost too easily. You trusted your best friend with your whole heart, but you did not feel ready to open up about everything that had been going on. You hoped she’d forgive you for hiding it from her. 

“Babe, he’s known you for years,” she said gently, squeezing your hand. “If your lack of experience can be a breaking point for him, then he’s not the right one for you. Plus, corruption kink is a thing, you know.”

You scoffed and rolled your eyes. 

“It’s not only that, Rina,” you muttered, hugging one of her fluffy pillows. “I’m still scared of what it’s gonna be like. What if the moment comes but I’m too scared to do it? Or what if I keep waiting for ‘the right time’ but it never comes? What if he’s okay with waiting for me but I ruin everything because I’m too self-conscious?” 

“Y/N,” she chuckled softly. “All those ‘what if’s are in your head. What if he’s happy to just have you by his side? What if he wants you to feel comfortable with him rather than just get it over with?” 

You bit your lips, thinking over her words. Of course, she was thinking about you in a potential relationship with Renjun, but you were thinking about how many different ways there were for you to ruin things with Jaemin. Yeah, to him it was just about helping you learn. But you guessed he was expecting that at some point he’d fuck you, and that was something he had made clear he’d like to do, even that he’d thought about it. And, well, he probably wouldn’t have agreed if that weren’t the case. What if he was disappointed that you kept stalling? Yeah, he’d never even hinted at that, but… 

You’d also thought about telling off the deal. Not because you didn’t want to go through with it, you actually wanted to do it more than when you had initially. And that was dangerous. What if it became impossible to hold back once you’d slept with him? But then again, how do you explain why you wanna give up the lessons halfway without lying but also without telling the truth? 

“You’re overthinking again, aren’t you?” Karina pulled you out of your thoughts and you looked at her, pouting at being caught. “Listen, do you remember how it was the first time you were with a girl?” 

“Yeah,” you nodded, smiling a bit at the memory. “We were both so lost and I was terrified of doing something wrong.” 

“And did you do something wrong?” she prompted.

“Probably,” you laughed a little. “But it got easier after that. I felt comfortable with her.”

“Exactly,” Karina winked at you and grinned. “Whether it’s Renjun that you get to be with or not, this is something that you’ll be able to talk about, and you’ll know how far you wanna go and when. Just go with what feels right to you. If it makes you feel better, I was anxious too the first time Donghyuck and I had sex. And for all his big talk, he was just as anxious.” 

“Thanks,” you smiled at her gratefully. You did feel a bit better. There was still a lot you couldn’t talk to her about, but even so, she’d managed to reassure you. 

“Of course,” she waved her hand in an ‘it’s nothing’ gesture. “Now, you can repay me by helping me with my eyeliner.”

~

You’d made up your mind. Your talk with Karina had made you reach a conclusion and you were going to stick with it before you ended up overthinking again and convincing yourself against it. 

“Nana, you’re home, right?” you asked over the phone, a little breathless from the fast walking.

“Yeah, why?” the boy on the other side asked, confused by your sudden call. 

“Can you come down and open the door please?” 

“I’ll come in a second,” he said quickly, and indeed a moment later, he was opening the door for you, a worried look in his eyes. “Is everything okay? Are you alright?” 

You couldn’t stop a chuckle from escaping you as you nodded in confirmation and walked inside. 

“Yes, everything’s fine, I just…” you started, then bit your lips as you searched for the right words. When you didn’t find them, you reached into your handbag and pulled out your most recent purchase, handing it to him. 

He stared at your outstretched hand for a long moment, before looking up at your face again, eyebrows raised in question. You weren’t sure what to say so you just stood there for a while, hoping he’d speak up sooner or later. His eyes fell again to the condom in your hand and he laughed voicelessly. 

“And here I thought something bad had happened to you,” he said finally, crossing his arms and leaning on the wall behind him. 

“Sorry,” you chuckled a little awkwardly. “I just wanted to get here before I change my mind.” 

Your eyes drifted away from him, heart beating loudly in your ears and you briefly wondered if the tension in your body was concealed or if he could see the shaking of your hands. 

“Of course, if it’s a bad time, I can go…” you said quickly, realizing that you’d just appeared out of nowhere without a warning. 

“No, no, it’s as good a time as any,” he said in what you supposed was meant to be a reassuring tone. Yet you either imagined or caught a slight nervousness in his voice. “Come, let’s go upstairs.”

You knew the way to his bedroom with your eyes closed by now. The familiarity of the place did not, however, take off the edge of tension. When you entered, he didn’t sit down. Instead, he looked at you with serious eyes. 

“Princess, if I’m understanding right, you’re here because you want me to have sex with you,” he started, pausing to give you time to disagree. You didn’t. “Are you sure about it?” 

“Yes, I am,” you nodded. “I’ve thought about it a lot and I want to do it. The more I let myself worry, the more I’ll stall.” 

“And you’re sure that you’re ready?” he asked again, stepping closer to you and wrapping his arms gently around your waist. “I promised to help you and I will, but you know that I don’t want you to feel pressured to do something like this.”

“I know, Jaem,” you said, barely hearing your voice yourself. A confession was almost on your lips, but you’d already prepared what you could say to him instead. “Yes, I’m anxious, but I trust you. I’ve thought about this enough to know that I want to do it with you.”

“Okay,” he responded softly, a small smile curving his lips. “Let me know if you change your mind at any point.” 

All it took was a nod from you and his lips were pressed against yours. It started slow, almost as if both of you were just savoring the moment and you loved it. Then he took a step back to his bed, pulling you with him.

Before you had time to think about it, you were sitting in his lap, legs on both sides of his. Your fingers buried in his hair and his hands gripping onto your sides almost desperately. You rolled your hips down and he pulled away from the kiss to groan quietly, then pressed his lips against your neck, leaving open-mouthed kisses along your skin. You let out a shaky breath and leaned your head to the side. When he pulled away, your eyes met and you felt an excited shiver run down your spine. 

“Princess, can I take off your clothes?” he asked, a reassuring smile curving his lips. “And I’m gonna need to hear you on this, okay?”

You chuckled and rolled your eyes, but leaned down to peck his lips. 

“Okay,” you agreed as you looked at him again. “Yes, you can, and if it’s okay, take yours off as well, please.” 

You had just a second to register his pleased smile before he started undressing you. His fingers started swiftly working on pulling off your top and then followed your shorts, leaving you in a mismatched white lacy bra and panties with kittens. An amused chuckle left his lips and he smirked at you teasingly. 

“Listen, I wasn’t planning on this when I was getting ready in the morning,” you defended yourself, flustered with embarrassment. 

“That’s okay, it’s cute,” he smiled and pecked your nose. Then he carefully lifted you by the thighs and let you sit on the bed instead. “Get comfortable for me, okay? I’ll be with you in a second.” 

You nodded, yet didn’t move at all, instead choosing to watch as he took off his clothes. You’d seen him naked many times already yet it never failed to amaze you. And, well, more or less you were looking with new eyes, heart pounding loudly in your chest as you marveled at the sight. Plus, you were naked in front of him for the first time as well… 

“If you keep looking at me like that, I’ll end up forgetting to take it slow,” Jaemin chuckled and you quickly shifted your gaze to his face instead, heat rushing to your face, but also between your legs. He stepped in front of you again and leaned down to be closer to you. “Now, I want you to promise me, if something feels good, you tell me, if something doesn’t, you also tell me.” 

“I will,” you nodded, smiling a little. There was something in the way he spoke, confident yet ever so caring, that made you want to let him do just anything he wanted. 

“Good girl,” he said, pecking your forehead. “Now, first of all, foreplay - always a good thing, goes both ways. But since I’m excited enough as it is, we’ll focus on you this time, okay?” 

He waited for you to voice out your agreement before helping you move up on the bed and get comfortable, hovering over you as he kissed you again. His lips moved against yours slowly and sensually, as one of his hands took hold of your waist. Then it started sliding upwards, moving to your back so he could unclip your bra almost too easily. You expected him to pull away and look, but his lips remained on yours. It was only his fingers that carefully found their way under the fabric and gently rubbed over your nipple. You let out a whimper in the kiss and felt him smirk a little. 

For a short moment, it was as if he was just playing around, fondling your breast or pinching your nipple occasionally. And while you did like it, it was annoyingly not enough. Reluctantly you pulled away from your kiss and pouted at him. 

“Jaem, please, I need you to do more,” you asked quietly, a pleased smile from him meeting your words. And god, you realized, you’d do anything to see more of those. 

“That’s it, I want to hear how I can do better at all times,” he said, almost as if he’d just been testing you. Although you’d guess that he was also just teasing you. Both were equally plausible.

But you didn’t have time to ponder over that as his lips pressed against your jaw and started working their way down. In the meantime, he got rid of your bra, yet you were surprised when suddenly something wet brushed along your nipple. You gasped and looked down to Jaemin looking up at you with a playful spark in his eyes. He hadn’t asked yet you still nodded and then his lips wrapped around the sensitive bud.

He sucked and teased it with his tongue, then moved along to the other one, drawing small whimpers out of you as he worked you up little by little. At one point though, his lips stopped a little higher up your chest and he started sucking persistently on that spot. He only pulled away when you couldn’t help but squirm a little. 

“Did you just leave a hickey on my boob?” you scoffed in amusement, eyebrows raised. 

“Not exactly your boob but close enough,” he grinned. “It’s not that high up, you can hide it, don’t worry.” 

You hadn’t even thought about that. You couldn’t tell him that you didn’t care, so instead you just nodded. You waited for a moment but he didn’t do anything else and you could feel anxiousness starting to build up in you again. 

“So what comes now?” you asked, cringing internally at how dumb that sounded. “I mean like-” you tried to explain but he shushed you with a peck. 

“Can I eat you out?” he asked with a smile that felt too innocent for his question. 

“God, please do,” you blurted out. The knowing look on his face told you that he knew how much you’d wanted that, yet he didn’t say anything. 

Instead, with small open-mouthed kisses, he made his way down your body, settling between your legs. He took a moment to just press featherlight kisses along your thighs. Then his lips pressed against your still clothed clit and your thighs twitched. You couldn’t help but moan quietly when you felt his tongue glide over your soaked slit through your panties. It was so good but it could be so much better, you thought and squirmed a little. You felt his light chuckle more than you heard it as he slowly dragged down your underwear and threw it to the side. And then finally, finally, his tongue met your bare pussy. 

As his lips wrapped around your clit and his tongue pressed down on it lightly, you could swear you were going to lose your mind by the time he was done. And it would be worth it. He lapped kittenishly at the sensitive spot, only moving occasionally to focus on your slit for a short while instead. You were a moaning mess almost too quickly but it all felt so good you couldn’t even feel embarrassed about it. 

Jaemin’s fingers brushed along your thighs and you couldn’t tell if he meant to tease you or not but you couldn’t help but squirm in his hold. He chuckled against you, sending a shiver down your spine and a whine out your lips. 

“Nana, can you please…” you mustered up the courage to speak up, although not very coherently “fingers, your fingers…” 

He pulled away, a string of saliva connecting his lips and your clit. When he licked his lips, it broke, but the sight of his puffy lips glistening with your arousal was enough to have you whimpering again. 

“You want my fingers inside of you, princess?” he asked to confirm and you nodded quickly. “Of course, anything for you,” he smiled and one of his hands immediately reached down between your legs.

His fingers brushed over your hole teasingly before one of them slipped inside you pumping slowly. You squirmed in pleasure, grasping at the bedsheet as you struggled to hold back a moan. Jaemin didn’t seem to help with that though, as his tongue was back on you a moment later. Between his mouth and his finger curling inside you and pressing against your walls, you were easily far too gone. 

“So good,” you whimpered out. “So close, please, don’t stop,” you pleaded, feeling the orgasm building up dangerously. 

Diligently, he obeyed your plea and soon you were slipping over the edge, a moan of his name on your lips, fingers clutching the sheets in a death grip. His tongue worked on you gently until you started calming down finally and only then did he pull away and sit up to look at you. 

“Such a sweet princess you are,” he praised gently and reached over to stroke your head. When you blinked up at him in confusion, he chuckled. “You let me know what you wanted and you also told me what felt good.” 

“You take such a strong stance on that whole thing,” you muttered and he laughed. 

“Because that’s how you learn, babe,” he pointed out. “You listen to what the other person says. I want you to feel good, and I also want you to understand that it’s okay to voice out your needs or preferences, okay?” 

What he said made sense, and although it wasn’t something you were hearing for the first time, you guessed it was nice of him to make sure that you felt comfortable enough to apply it in practice. But that was not what made butterflies rise in your stomach. It was the pet name. Jaemin often called you princess. While it always made you feel soft and mushy on the inside, you were used to it and didn’t give it too much thought. But babe? Babe was something only Karina called you platonically. But babe was also something that from him sounded too nice. You brushed the thought away. 

“Okay,” you agreed. “Can I touch you?” you asked and that earned you another one of those gorgeous pleased smiles. 

“Be my guest,” he said, leaning down to peck your neck again. “Oh, how I would love to cover you in love bites,” he mumbled against your skin and you couldn’t tell if he was telling you or just thinking out loud. You wanted to tell him that he could, but a small still rational part in your brain convinced you against it. 

Hooking one of your arms over his shoulder, you reached your free hand out and carefully wrapped it around his cock, stroking it slowly. You teased the tip and Jaemin exhaled slowly against your skin, burying his face in your neck. You sped up your hand movement a little, squeezing your fingers around him gently and he groaned, grabbing your hips. 

“Is this good?” you asked quietly, heart thumping in your chest. 

“So good,” he groaned, pressing his lips to your collarbone shortly. “But if you could do it faster, it would be amazing.” 

You were happy to oblige, even happier when you felt him shiver in your arms. Yet as soon as a moan escaped his lips, he was fumbling to stop you. 

“I don’t want to come before I’m inside you,” he explained breathlessly to your quizzical look and you bit your lips. 

Right. He would soon be inside you. That same dick you were just stroking would be entering you and nervousness found its way to you again.

“Princess, stay with me,” Jaemin called out, stroking your hair gently. “Are you still sure you want to do this?” 

“I am,” you confirmed, your free arm joining the other one around his neck. “I’m just nervous. Is it going to hurt?” 

“It might,” he confirmed what you already knew. “But for that reason, we have…” Instead of finishing his sentence, he reached over to his bedside drawer and pulled out a bottle of lube. “You’re already quite wet, but it’s always easier with some additional help.” 

You nodded in understanding and he sat back up to pour some of the liquid onto his fingers. He rubbed his fingers together to make sure they were properly covered and then brought them down between your legs. You shivered slightly at the cool wet feeling and Jaemin looked up at you. 

“Oh, no, I’m okay,” you quickly assured him. “Go for it.” 

Two of his fingers pushed inside you slowly. It wasn’t your first time using lube so you knew what to expect, but you still couldn’t help but moan at the feeling as his fingers started working inside you and spreading you out. As you relaxed more into his touch, he carefully added a third finger and you let out something between a gasp and a moan. Jaemin chuckled quietly, rubbing his thumb over your clit. 

“If you do that again, I might actually cry,” you whimpered and he laughed. “I think… I don’t really know, but I think I’ll be fine like this, can we…” 

“Yes, princess?” he chirped as if he didn’t know crystal clear what you meant. You scoffed, feeling heat rush down your whole body. 

“Jaemin, just fuck me already, please,” you said as decisively as you could without your voice shaking. 

“Come here, princess,” he smiled, pulling you to sit up in front of him. “You’ll help me put on the condom.” 

“Why me?” you asked, narrowing your eyebrows. “I think you know how to do it yourself.” 

“I do know,” he rolled his eyes jokingly, “but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t feel nice if you did it instead.” 

You let out a small ‘oh’ and nodded, so he smiled and handed you the packet. When you looked down, you noticed it wasn’t the one you’d brought and chuckled slightly at the idea that he had been prepared already. You tore it open and pulled out the rubber. 

“Squeeze it here,” Jaemin instructed and your fingers pinched at the closed end. “Now put it on and roll it down.” 

You followed through, experimentally stroking his shaft a couple of times once it was fully on. 

“Good enough?” you asked, looking up to meet Jaemin’s eyes again. You couldn’t stop yourself from leaning up and kissing him shortly. 

“Perfect,” he smiled. 

He reached over for the lube once again, pouring some of it on his hand again and then stroking himself a few times as you watched a little curiously. Jaemin used his free hand to tilt up your chin and tsked quietly. You pouted but he pecked away your pout and pushed you back until you were laying down again. 

“Ready?” he asked and despite the anxious shiver that ran down your spine, you said yes. 

It started out slow. You wouldn’t say it was really that painful but you could definitely feel the stretch, thankful for the lube Jaemin had generously applied. You heard yourself whimper out at some point and he immediately stopped, peppering your face with little kisses. 

“I’m good,” you assured him with a trembling voice, gently threading your fingers through his hair, “kiss me and keep going.” 

And he did. His lips pressed against yours in what was probably the sweetest and most gentle kiss in your life so far. At the same time, his hips pushed forward again. You got so lost in the kiss that it took you a while to notice that he’d stopped again. He was already fully inside you, you realized, as you broke the kiss. 

“How are you feeling, princess?” he asked quietly. 

“Good, I’m feeling good,” you said honestly, brushing through his hair, already damp with sweat. “How are you feeling?” 

“Never been better,” he chuckled, pecking your nose. “You feel so good around me. And you’re doing so good.” 

“Is it hard for you to go so slow and hold back?” you smiled, twirling a strand of his hair around your finger. You were beaming on the inside from his praise though. 

“Don’t think about it, okay?” he grinned and you giggled. “Take your time and tell me when you’re okay to go on.” 

“It’s okay, Jaem, you can move,” you said and he raised his eyebrows doubtfully. “I’m sure, just don’t go all out on me from the start, hm?” 

“As you say,” he smiled and pecked you again. 

And then started moving slowly. It took you a moment to get used to the feeling of his dick sliding in and out of you, but soon enough you were already moaning softly, gripping onto his hair in pleasure. You made sure to let him know that you liked it, that you were okay with going faster, with going harder and he followed through. 

You were seeing stars again. Jaemin was working his magic on you again, your moans were mixing with his and the sounds of sex. When he leaned down to kiss you again, you whimpered against his lips. You were so close to cumming again and by the tension in his body, you could guess he was too. 

“Jaem, I’m close,” you whimpered as you pulled away from the kiss and he smiled against your lips. “Keep going, please.” 

“Of course, princess,” he responded, voice raspy and low and you could cum just from that.

Truth be told, it took so little after that that maybe you did indeed. Your orgasm washed over you so intensely that you were digging your nails in his shoulder blades so hard you were sure you’d leave marks, only self-aware enough to move your hands from his hair before you’d pulled out a chunk of it.

You only somewhat registered Jaemin cumming as well once he started gradually slowing down and came to a stop. You were both panting heavily, too blown out to even move at the moment. You brought one of your hands up again to stroke his hair gently and his forehead dropped onto your shoulder. 

You weren’t sure how long you’d spent that way before he finally moved, pulling out of you and taking off the condom. You sat up in the bed crossing your legs as he tied the rubber, then went to throw it in the bin. Then he came to sit next to you, pushing a few sweaty strands of hair away from your face. 

“So… how do you feel, princess?” he asked carefully. “Does it hurt anywhere? Did you like it?” 

“I feel honestly great,” you hummed, smiling a little. “It was amazing. I knew I made a good choice with you, thank you so much.” 

“Well, congrats, your basic Sex Ed course has been completed, you’re ready to conquer a man’s bed,” he smiled in response and ruffled your hair. 

Despite the lighthearted truth in his statement, your heart clenched painfully. 

“Nana, can I go take a shower?” you asked instead of acknowledging his words. 

If he noticed your avoidance, he didn’t comment on it. Instead, he found you a towel to use, brought your clothes to the bathroom for you, and explained to you which bottle contained what. He didn’t offer to join you and you couldn’t decide whether you were relieved or disappointed. You didn’t offer either. 

As hot water started pouring on you, you let out a quiet sight. There was no doubt anymore. You were down, and you were down bad. You couldn’t go back to being Jaemin’s friend. It had been easier with Renjun, you’d only ever imagined what being with him would be like. But with Jaemin, you knew. And you didn’t know if you could bear letting it go. 

You ordered yourself not to cry. As you washed your body, your eyes fell on the hickey he’d left you. You reminisced over the past three months. About all the times he’d stolen kisses from you for no apparent reason. About his little remarks of ‘I imagined this’ or ‘I wanted to do this’ or ‘I’ve been waiting for this’. About the way he looked at you sometimes. About the game stall owner’s words. About the photos. 

A small traitorous part of you wanted to put those pieces together and maybe hope that he’d have some feelings for you too. It sounded too good to be real, yet what if… 

Clinging onto that little hope, you dried your body, got dressed again, and returned to his bedroom. He’d put on loose gray sweatpants and a black t-shirt while you were gone and he looked too good in that. You couldn’t help yourself as you walked over and pecked his lips. 

“Thank you,” you said softly. 

“You don’t need to thank me for anything,” he smiled in response. “Would you like to stay over?” 

“Sorry, my parents will be waiting for me,” you shook your head. Half a truth, as your parents were indeed home but you’d doubted they would disagree if you told them where you were. You just needed some time to think everything through. “I’ll see you tomorrow at school, okay?” 

You could have imagined the disappointment on his face. But as you made your way home, you let the idea warm you up. By the time you reached your front door, you’d made up your mind - distancing yourself would be impossible, and hiding your feelings was going to do you more harm than good.

You were going to be honest with him.

~

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[dreamcatcherrs]

Hey! I just had a random idea I think would work good; a first date preference seems really cool :) (I hope you haven't done this already and I've just missed it) I love your writing <3

+ it seems very very cool indeed :)) hope you like it! <3

++ if you squint, a couple of nsfw references

first dates; mcyt x reader

dream:

restaurant

when it’s your first date, he won't go all out with a very fancy place

but generally likes spoiling you

a lot

but he’ll save that for later

as long as you feel comfortable, he’s happy

maybe you’d go to his place afterwards👀

to play video games of course🙄

he’s not shy at all on your frst date

and is pretty confident in himself that the date’s gonna go great

smooth pick-up lines

maybe a couple of touches here and there

compliments you the whole night

and really just wants a laugh with you

overall, he’s great at first dates

georgenotfound:

ice skating, his place

he likes for a first date to be pretty simple

just chilling

enjoying each other’s company like you usually would

but with some romantic undertones of course ;)

so going to an ice rink or hanging out at his place;

it would be perfect

I feel like george is definitely more nervous on a first date

just because the whole “first date” concept is very intimidating in his head

even though it isn't a lot different from when you hang out usually

… it’s just with a bit more feelings involved

he’d probably ask dream for advice before going on the date with you

he eases up once he gets comfortable with your presence

realising that it’s just you and he can always be comfortable with you :)

cute first date

sapnap:

concert

nick would definitely want to go to a concert with you

I’m sure anyone can vibe with his music taste

and even then, I don't think he cares which concert you go to

the experience is what matters to him

he’d slip in some pickup-lines every now and then

but his cheeks would be so red after every line he spoke

the whole night he just wants to kiss you

but resists, just because he is a little scared of rejection

puts his jacket around your shoulders when it gets colder

and maybe wraps an arm around your waist

as you just vibe to the songs

would kiss you when he walked you home if the date was good

and then text you the second he left

very nice first date

badboyhalo:

park

would bring rat along :D

you’d find a bench or similar to rest by after walking around for a while

and just sit there together

and eat some fresh foods you’d made before going there

and just chat for hours on end

playing around with rat every now and then

and also trying out the swing set nearby

where you’d push each other

you wouldn't have noticed how much time had passed before you both realised it was super dark

it’s a really comfortable and fun date

cause he’s just so easy to talk to

he’d definitely go for some hand-holding

and aim for a little peck on the cheek

technoblade:

escape room

this would literally be the perfect opportunity to get to know each other

and to see if you were worthy of the blood god

you’d help each other find the clues

he’d definitely tease you if he managed to find the key before you did

but then would gently pat your head

cause he couldn’t deny how cute you looked when you were all pouty

a great date

with lots and lots of fun

he’s very nervous to start off with

but manages to hide it behind his monotone voice

though he likes teasing you, he’s also very sweet

sometimes let’s you find the clues “first” even though he’d already spotted them

just to see the smile on your face

wilbur soot:

museum, café

of course wilbur would take you to one of these places

or even both

the museum first, then the café

why not get a learning experience out of the date?

and then get to know each other afterwards

on a more romantic level than usual

he would be really smooth with his movements

even if he was nervous

sneakily puts a hand on your waist

or goes to grab your hand

with no hesitation or shakiness

he’d sooo be the type to say “you’ve got something right here” pointing to your lip

and when you’d searched for the whipped cream on your lip to no avail, he’d lean over and wipe the non-existing cream away

very slowly

and then have a smirk on his face when he pulled away again

honestly, a big tease even for a first date

corpse husband:

dinner and movie

pretty classy, but very nice

he’d want a first date to not be too much

but still be enough to impress

he’d be pretty anxious of what you thought of him tbh

but those were mostly just the nerves talking

would spend a long time putting effort into making the dinner

after asking you what your favourite dish was

you’d eat it together, a candle lit in the middle of the table with some wine (all on my white tee)

and you’d just start up a conversation very naturally

getting to know each other on another level

and when you’d get to watching the movie, he’d definitely attempt to get closer to you

like by throwing an arm around your shoulders

pulling you closer to him

maybe a hand on your thigh

and a small make-out session

a very successful date to say the least

skeppy:

theme park

would want to do something really fun for a first date

so I feel like a theme park would be perfect for that

like, you’d just spend the whole say together

having the time of your life in the craziest rides

or the more chill ones

whatever you like

and in between you’d just take a break

and buy some waffles or churros to eat together

zak is veeery talkative

like, there would not be any worry about awkward silences

cause he would always have something to talk about with you

as for affection

he would probably go for holding your hand

and that’s probably his farthest goal for the day

he likes taking things slow

and just having a fun time with you

karl jacobs:

arcade

like skeppy, he would also wanna go someplace fun

yet not as crazy you know?

like, just hanging out and playing a range of different games with you

you bet he’d just be like “oh, I just wanna get this one prize.”

and when he finally won it, he’d hand it over to you

because he’d planned to give it to you from the start :]

he’s mostly just himself on your first date

giggly, cute, funny

he’s a little more nervous around you than ususal

but that's only natural

would leave a lot of affection on you

like, a supporting hand on your back when you're trying to win at a game

or hugging you tightly whenever either of you won

really just finds any excuse to give you affection

maybe you’ll end off the day with a little smooch😙

or spending the rest of the night playing video games at his or your place

fundy:

sight-seeing

he’d take you to so many buildings, statues, viewpoints etc.

he wants to explore the city with you

even if you both know it very well already

he’d want the memories of the sights to be with you

you’d take cute pre-couple photos by the sights

and grab some delicious lunch while sat right by one of the nicest sights

he’d be subtle with showing affection

like grabbing your hand when you’re about to go the wrong way

and then not let go of it for a while

or he’d let you borrow his sunglasses

to block out the sun in your face

he wouldn't lay heavy on showing affection on the first date

he’ll leave that for the second one ;)

quackity:

cooking together

chaotic but cute combo

I feel like he would really want to impress you

yet still be able to make you laugh

and this is just the perfect way to do just that

he’s surprisingly good at cooking when he tries

and remains his usual quackity alex funny self

he’d show you how to do different stuff

especially if you didn't know how to already

and would overall be very playful with you

throwing flour at you, splashing with water etc.

and then afterwards you would just chill on the couch and eat the dinner you’d just made

talking about the most random shit

and without realising it, the two of you would be cuddling

and you’d wake up in the morning to find you’d fallen asleep on each other🥺

punz:

laser tag

mans loves competition

and would definitely want to be a show-off to you

you'd have an room just for yourself

hiding behind walls and obstacles until you stumbled into each other

and he wouldn't hesitate to raise his laser gun at you

and shoot you right in the chest with a menacing laugh

after a while it’d just be a battle between two

tackling each other all the time

and at some point he’d have you up against the wall

and as you were about to kiss

you’d lift you gun at him and shoot him right in the chest

which won you the game

afterwards, he’d follow you home

and maybe give you that kiss he tried to give you before

he’d be very down to stay with you for the night if you wanted him to

awesamdude:

the beach

you’d bring a bunch of fun activities with you

like card games, a beach volley game, etc.

and maybe even join in on a game of mini golf near you

you could also just be chilling on your towels

under the sun or under the shade

whatever your preference is

and then go into the water eventually

playing around together and just having fun

splashing water at each other

he’d sneak his way over to you

and just lift you up from under the water and onto his shoudlers

just laughing at the way you were screaming for him to let you down

when you got on the shore again, it felt easier to be affectionate with each other

you’d definitely go for ice cream on the way home

holding hands👉👈

eret:

karaoke bar

it would literally be the funniest time with him

you’d gotten one of those private rooms

so it would just be the two of you in the room

and you’d have so much fun choosing your favourite songs

and sometimes you'd just sit there and chat

while karaoke music played in the background with none of you singing

he’d want to duet with you at some point

bringing you close to him just to see you get all flustered

I could definitely imagine a first kiss right then

if it had all gone right throughout the night

when you were on your way back home

he’d lend you his jacket

and just tell you to keep it

“I’ll just pick it up tomorrow.”

tommy:

the zoo

tommy would be walking around commenting on literally every animal

“y/n look. hey, y/n. look at this ones’ face.”

takes a lot of pictures of the animals

and of you with the animals

and when you suspiciously asked if he was taking pictures of you after you’d spotted him

he’d just brush it off, immediately hiding his phone away

“of you? obviously, it was of the giraffe behind you.”

“tommy, there is no giraffe behind me.”

doesn't show any affection

he’s super nervous about the whole “touch” thing

so he just stays away from it

but if you were to grab his hand

he wouldn't pull away

he’d just stand there with red ass fucking cheeks

and would be praying for the animals to save him from any awkward situations

tubbo:

picnic

you’d be picking flowers together

flowers for the flower boy :)

and even make flower crowns if you felt really creative

enjoying the delicious foods you'd brought with you

he’d also be quite intimidated by affection, like tommy

but would very very subtly show it

only a little bit though

like, it would be pretty obvious whenever he got caught up staring at you

just looking at you as you picked at the grass outside of the blanket you were sat on

and sometimes he’d place a hand on you without really realising that that was something more unusual than you were used to

you’d bring a bracelet kit

and make cute little matching bracelets for each other

a really enjoyable date overall

with lots of laughter and chatter

ranboo:

an aquarium

even though c!ranboo is clearly not the biggest fan of water

this ranboo finds it quite fascinating

a pretty chill and easy-going first date

exactly what he wants

you’d walk around the whole aquarium

and make fun of the fishes with funny-looking faces

and then proceed to take pictures of each other by the fishes with the funny-looking faces

he would find it so adorable whenever you would point at one of the sea-creatures

and just look so amazed by it

he would literally almost melt right beside you

the closest thing to affection he would do, is putting a hand on your waist

it doesn't really progress further than that unless you initiate it

a proud moment of his was when he almost fell into the penguin inclosure

and you couldn’t stop laughing at it

a successful date to his eyes

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[clubwnderland]

There are so many things for her to take in when she looks at the yacht; first of all, the yacht, she's never been on one or on the ocean like this before so it was most certainly a surprise that she was excited for but the other thing is Chan.

Maybe the biggest part of all of this is him and the way he makes her feel.

Jangmi was nervous for Valentine's Day, more nervous than she'll ever admit but that's because the fox wanted to give Chan something that meant something and isn't it funny how two minds can think alike? Her little bag that she had brought with her is placed down safely and holds onto Chan's hand tightly, not wanting to let him go.

"Adventure?" Yes, she heard the rest of the sentence, them going away for a bit, just them but the way that her eyes light up when she thinks about them going on an adventure together could rival the sun in that very moment. "I've never been on an adventure like this, Alpha! I can't wait!"

The presents for Chan are left forgotten in her bag but the fox too excited to even think about giving to him but also feeling a little too nervous to do so as well.

How could her gift compare to the gift that he's given her?

The breeze in her hair and the warmth from the sun has her feeling like she’s in a whole other world. A world where nothing bad could ever possibly happen, a life where she belongs in the arms of the Alpha who makes her feel at home.

"I think Chris laughs at most things or he seems very unimpressed," the woman pouts softly before shaking her head and giving Chan a smile, "I like it! I love going to the beach with you, spending time on the sand and playing in the water and now," she looks out at the water around them, "we can do all of that and be away from everything! It's like a getaway without being able to be found." She giggles at his kiss, her cheeks turning bright red as she buries herself into his chest and looks at the horizon before listening to the rumbling in his chest as Chan speaks.

Falling in love is simple, it can begin when we least we expect it, it can happen even if we tell ourselves that we shouldn't but when it happens - we couldn't imagine ourselves knowing anything other than that love.

As she closes her eyes, feeling safe and warm wrapped up in Chan's embrace, Jangmi knows it. She feels it as their fingers intertwine and a kiss is pressed on top of her head, she knows Chan feels it too.

Love.

How is she enjoying herself?

The adventure has only just begun, it has barely even been a day and she has had the time of her life. She could never have imagined this, doing this, being here with him. Jangmi doesn't think she really has the words to explain how much she was enjoying the day because it feels like words only dampen it.

The intensity. The greatness.

It's not until Chan pulls her back, like he's done a hundred times before, that Jangmi remembers where they are. "Happy Valentine's Day, Alpha," she whispers back, leaning in to meet his kiss and suddenly, she remembers.

His presents.

Jangmi was so wrapped up in the gift that he had given her that she had forgotten her own so when they were back on the yacht, she wraps a towel around her and hurries to her bag. "I- well, I was meant to bring your card and flowers too but..." she giggles as she hides the gifts behind her back. "They might have gotten blown away!"

The bracelet is something she smiles brightly about, especially since she had made it herself. "The last time we went to the beach, I had grabbed so many shells, remember?" They had made necklaces for their friends but she had kept a whole lot more for a special occasion. "It's not flashy, I know but... well, I made this! I learnt how to weave leather and with a little help and some classes, I did it!" She proudly says before passing Chan his other present.

A photo frame covered in shells with a picture on them inside, it's one of her favourite pictures, taken on them on the first date Chan had taken Jangmi on. "You hold a lot of my firsts, now that I think about it." She says thoughtfully, "you may not realise it but you do and I don't think I would have survived the last year without you." She looks at him, tears welling up in her eyes as she thinks about all the things that she's grateful for.

The words are there, they are on the tip of her tongue and they would be so easy to say but she doesn't, opting to hug Chan so tight that even though she doesn't have the same strength as him, he'd still feel it. "Don't go, okay?" She says softly, looking up at him for a moment before hiding her face again, muffling her words. "Please, always stay with me."

Getting it all out now will be good, all the emotional stuff all gone and done so that she can enjoy the rest of the adventure with him.

Chan. Her Alpha.

♡~𝕳𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖞 𝖁𝖆𝖑𝖊𝖓𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖊'𝖘 𝕯𝖆𝖞~♡

🌕 𝖂𝖊𝖗𝖊𝖜𝖔𝖑𝖋 𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖓

"I'm a man of many secrets, what can I say?" Chan chuckles as the fox runs excitedly up the stairs of the boat, looking at the sea with big sparkly eyes from above before back at the wolf once he reaches her, his hands sliding around her waist. "Ah, it's not for breakfast, babygirl." He chuckles at the assumption, understanding the confusion as he takes a look at the set up he got prepared. The crew is leaving the boat already as Chan takes Jangmi's hand, guiding her back down. "Actually... I was thinking about going on an adventure, what do you think? Away for a bit. Just us." He's aware she might be taken aback, a sudden proposal she might have not been expecting, but isn't this what they're always telling him? Let go, be spontaneous.

And what's better timing than today?

The drive from Seoul to Incheon wasn't long itself, though the trip to Jeju will. He figured out the longest way, 15 hours to get there, 15 hours back. That's, of course, without counting the days they'll simply hang around in the yatch. Its been a few hours since they've sailed now, and as Chan leaves the cabin, he catches the girl lying over the railing, pillows sprawled as she stares at the water.

"You're stunning like that, my little fox. Did you know?" He smiles as he plops next to her, the boat moving slow and steady as the day goes by. "Do you like it? It's been a while since I last sailed. I don't really use it a lot. Honestly, it was my first and only impulsive purchase ever. Chris always laughed at it. He was kinda right. But now..." Looking at the woman for a second longer, the wolf reaches to fix her hair before kissing her cheek.

They both lay down, eyes in the sky as they cuddle closer, words a whisper as they ramble about life. How many times in their life have they felt such calm? How many more times will they get for it? For this.

Noon comes quickly, and with it, a mandatory nap is due.

The wolf smiles at the woman as she floats in the water near the boat. They decided to stay the night, take it easy. There's no hurry to get anywhere in the end, is there? And so dropping the anchor, they paused their trip for now. Shaking his head as the fox looks at him and waves him over, he can't resist the little pout on her face.

"You got me wrapped around your finger, hm?" She giggles as he floats closer, grabbing her right away to steal a kiss. "How are you enjoying yourself?" He's curious. Genuinely. He sees the look on her face as she zones out and recognizes it, the wondering. The overthinking.... It's much like him, really. And so he makes it his job to bring her back each time. To this.

To him.

He smiles as her eyes focus on the sunset creeping over them, the blush on her cheeks giving away her shyness as he moves closer to nuzzle her. He finds himself comfortable, free. At home again. After all this time...

"Happy Valentine's Day, my dear."

@clubwnderland Jangmi 🦊

[twstedstoryshop]

Decided to group these together! Hope you two don’t mind! -Shopkeep

WARNING! The following contains unhealthy character behavior and horror themes. If this disturbs you, please DO NOT READ.

General Yandere Headcanons with Vil and Ace

(Cont. Headcanons from this)

Don’t let this man hear about your favorite live action shows, movies, or even musicals. The moment he does, he is figuring out a way to snag himself the role of one of your favorite characters. Can’t have you fawning over another actor when he’s right here!

Absolutely has Rook take photos of you in your daily life. Every moment is precious and keeps them all organized to a scary degree. Can actually point out specific clothing items you were wearing that day and the brands. It helps in his research for picking out outfits for you.

Of course, his most favorite pictures go to his shrine/vanity. I bet he talks to your pictures while he does his daily routine. Carries a whole conversation by himself, imagining you were having banter as a couple.

Rather specific thought but I feel like he’d be into the idea of having lockets with a lock of hair between you and him. It’s his most prized possession. Always wears it on him. Always. Would get very hostile over the thought of someone trying to touch it. Or worse, steal it.

Anytime you wear an outfit that he personally organized, he’d be so in love. Fawns over you like you’re a walking piece of art. Of course, if you’re into it, you’d have matching or complimenting outfits if you two go out. The thought of you and him wearing clothes that fit each other like puzzle pieces has his heart racing.

If you have a favorite scent you always wear, he hunts down that cologne or perfume like he’s on a mission. Having your scent cling to him makes a shudder run along his spine. Plus it’s always nice to hear you mention that he smells nice.

If you ever mention how a certain color of eyeshadow, blush, or lipstick looks on him, he wears it A LOT. Absolutely smiling inwardly like a madman if your eyes keep lingering on his lips.

The classic of a best friend who slowly descends into the madness of love sickness and devotion. Where once were at first, maybe signs of seeing you as a dear friend now are deep fixations. The way you hold his hand, playfully bat at him, or share tender moments as companions, he keeps those memories locked closely to his heart.

Absolutely is the kind of guy to not think of a future without you. As if there is no other outcome besides you and him together forever. Of course you and Ace are gonna go to the same college, be roommates, live together eventually, and lay next to each other 6 ft under. There’s this unnerving casualness to him mentioning how he will follow your lead no matter what.

I feel like he’d be one to adapt at the drop of a dime if something comes up in your day. He does it under the veil of being bored and having nothing to do, but really it’s because he wants to spend a lot of time with you. You going to get groceries? He’s tagging along to help and make dinner! Studying? Cool, let’s make it a dual study session. Working out! Eh, he needed to exercise too!

Will give you your space but there’s a lot of yearning and staring at his phone, waiting if you shoot him a text to hang out. Definitely whines at Riddle if he can sleepover at Ramshackle but of course gets scolded.

Ace is definitely guilty of the words he spoke to you when first meeting you. If you bring it up to tease a bit, Ace gets really disheartened and apologizes in such a suffocating way. He vows to never say those kinds of things ever again. There’s a desperation in his eyes to please not hate him for his stupid words.

Same can’t be said about others though. Prone to jealousy and wanting to monopolize your time. Does anyone have your favor? Has no shame in spitting out cruel and venomous jeers. It’s jarring to see the stark differences between that and his lighthearted teases to you.

Image that stuck with me. A wistful sigh as Crowley reports no findings in any way to get back home yet. Your usual group of friends comfort you and try to cheer you as you trudge out of the office. Out of the corner of his eye, Crowley notices Ace bringing a hand to his mouth. At first, the Headmage thinks it is an expression of worry but is sorely mistaken when he realizes Ace is smiling widely that your efforts are still in vain.