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naomijoestar · 18 days ago
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Aaaah I’m really in love with your works on the passione members 🥹 (especially Bruno heheh) could you make headcanons on Bruno finding out his shy!crush was a former member of the mafia, as an assassin with a hidden identity and a really strong stand? She gets all flustered whenever he’s near sooo…
Please make it as fluffy as you can pretty pleaaaase 🫶
Masterlist here <3
Hey strawburry! I’m so sorry for the late reply <\3 I am sooo glad you are loving my work for passione!! I seriously love writing for them so much🥹 Here’s your request and, again, I’m sory for the extremely late reply ;(
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Bruno finds out his shy crush is actually a former mafia assassin headcanons
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- When Bruno first finds out, he’s stunned. His sweet, shy crush who blushes every time he’s around used to be in the mafia? And an assassin? It’s a lot for him to process, but instead of being scared, he’s deeply impressed
- Bruno’s admiration for his crush skyrockets. He always knew she was special, but finding out she could handle herself with such a powerful Stand only makes him respect her more. He looks at her with even more fondness than before
- His crush gets even more flustered around him now, knowing he’s learned her big secret. Anytime he gives her that warm smile or brushes his fingers against hers, she turns bright red and stumbles over her words. It makes Bruno’s heart skip every time. He finds her shyness adorable, especially in contrast to her deadly past
- Bruno becomes fascinated by her Stand. They start training together so he can see it in action. Watching her skillfully wield it only deepens his admiration. Even though she’s an expert fighter, she still gets flustered whenever Bruno compliments her on her strength or praises her strategy
- Even though he knows she’s more than capable of protecting herself, Bruno’s protective instincts still kick in whenever they’re together. He can’t help it—he wants to be her shield even though she could easily handle any threat that comes her way. She finds his protectiveness sweet, though it makes her blush even harder
- Bruno gets curious about what she was like back when she was an assassin. When he gently asks about her old missions, she becomes incredibly shy, avoiding eye contact and mumbling answers. He loves watching her squirm, but never pushes her too hard, letting her open up at her own pace
- Every now and then, Bruno lightly teases her about being a “dangerous woman,” calling her things like “deadly but sweet.” He’ll wink or grin at her, which only makes her blush more
- Bruno loves to catch her off guard with little acts of affection, like brushing her hair out of her face or resting his hand on her shoulder. She stiffens up and turns crimson every time, her heart racing, but she secretly loves the way he treats her so gently
- As Bruno gets closer to her, she starts to open up about how hard it was to leave her old life behind. She was afraid of being judged for her past, but Bruno always reassures her that she’s safe now, wrapping her in warm, protective hugs
- Whenever they’re sitting close, Bruno will “accidentally” brush his hand against hers, just to see her flustered reaction. She’ll freeze, her face turning a deep red, and quickly pull her hand back, but not before he gently takes it and holds it for a moment longer. His fingers are always so warm, and she feels her heart race every time
- Bruno starts giving her soft, affectionate nicknames that make her melt. He’ll call her “cara mia” or “bella” in the softest voice, his lips barely brushing her ear as he says it. She gets so shy, her words come out as stammers, but she can’t help but smile
- One evening, they’re alone, and there’s soft music playing in the background. Bruno, being the gentleman he is, offers her his hand with a charming smile. She’s too flustered to refuse, and soon they’re slow dancing, her hands barely resting on his shoulders while his hands gently hold her waist. Her heartbeat is erratic, but Bruno just keeps whispering how beautiful she is under his breath, making her even more nervous (in the best way)
- On quiet nights, Bruno and his crush stay up late talking. She’s still shy about opening up, but Bruno has a way of making her feel safe. He’ll ask about her dreams, her favorite things, and the moments that make her happiest. His voice is soft, low, and comforting, making her feel like she could listen to him forever. Sometimes she’s so wrapped up in his voice, she almost forgets to respond, making him chuckle
- Even though it’s usually his crush getting flustered, Bruno’s heart races sometimes too. It’s just something about her being so gentle and caring even tho she was an assassin that makes him so weak for her
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Ugh I’m so sorry if this isn’t that good :,) I know it’s not my best work and I apologize, but I hope you like it and if you’d like anything changed don’t be shy to tell me <3
If you liked this make sure to check out my other work! And if you’d like me to write anything specific for any character/squad from parts 1-7 you can request it!
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lonisaiou · 2 months ago
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14, 23 and 91!
Ohhh oh!!!! I like these ones quite a lot! This is going to be a lenghty answer
14. I'm stuck between Kokichi's 4th freetime event because I find it absolutely hilarious how he predicts all of Shuichi's moves, and Ibuki's last freetime event because I truly felt seen through her words... It was a very touching moment that I think I won't ever forget; also Ibuki is pretty awesome
23. woah... what can I say, v3's chapter 1 is an absolute 10/10 from start to finish, and an incredible introduction to such a wonderful game! From the motive, the setting + buildup, the blackened and the victim, and also the REAL blackened.... What a crazy start! I would've normally answered v3's chapter 5 because it was genuinely one of the most stressful trials I had to endure, but I barely see chapter 1 getting the credit it deserves (also... I just love these two equally)
To this day it still sends me chills to my bones when we get to the protag switch on the trial, and I even start sobbing! Seriously after all this time and it still gets some tears out of me?? Not many cases gets me this emotional. It was also like such a bold move on the team for getting rid of the protagonist, and setting such an important message that carried all the way through till the end, and affected almost if not all the members of the cast! Kaede is such an amazing character seriously... And I think that's what v3 does best, making you feel so deeply for fictional characters that you truly get invested in the hardships they face
Also Rantaro was such a big enigma, I loved what they were setting up for him and it got me really intrigued as to find out more about him and his talent throughout the game, and when we got, later on, a segment of his video I was so hooked! He's such a mysterious character I can't help it but be drawn to him
Overall, rewatching this chapter for a second time truly hits different, knowing exactly what actually happened and seeing the countless of ways they could've avoided this situation can be a bit frustrating but I would personally not change anything as I enjoy the impact it had on the story
edit: I feel like I haven't properly answered the ask, as I've only touched the trial part of the chapter, but ch1's Daily Life was the real deal, as I was really invested in Kaede's will to work together with everyone, how little by little she formed almost an unbreakable bond with Shuichi (in such a short time at that) and the conflicts that came from her stubborness! Her rivalry with Rantaro, even if it was subtle, was really well handled, since they truly conveyed the Belief vs Distrust themes of v3, and even after their death that theme was thankfully explored through Kokichi and Kaito. I also like how ch1 and ch4 compliment each other as they don't shy away from tormenting these characters alongside the player, and how both blackeneds were almost impossible to imagine commit a crime such as murder. They knew exactly the right buttons to push to get you weeping on your seat
(Ahh.... I will probably talk about v3's chapter 5 on another, more elaborate, post, as I feel that if I start talking about it now this post is going to get reaaaaal long)
91. Dang it why does it always have to be one? There are so many good ones, I can't choose... So I will just link some down here ;)
Gravitational Attraction by whattheskyknows is without a debout one of my favourite oumota fics! And surprsignly enough, it's fluff. (I'm more into angsty fics haha) it's genuinely really funny and their romance is just so them! I would recomend it to anyone
Motive 5: Death Puzzles by lunarleonardo is a really good chapter 5 rewrite where it completely changes the course of the game (by adding this rather... special Motive, yk what to expect from the title alone),and it's also saiou, which I'm a big softie for. I'm pretty sure it was one of the first Danganronpa fanfictions I had read when I entered the fandom a couple of months back (?) It's filled with angst and the way lunarleonardo handled saiou's relationship made me feel deeply for these two. I would pay reaaally close attention to the warnings at the start of each chapter thoought, as it gets really bad at some points, but promise there's a happy ending!
I'd Trade My Life for Yours by grayimperia is definitely a must-read on the dr fandom (in my must humble opinion haha), like there's always this one fanfiction everyone has read or should read it within a fandom, just like with Amalgamate by DoctorHaifisch, and these two are definitely the v3 fanfictions! They're both wonderful pieces of fiction that delivered amazing new insights on the cast, and put together some really cool scenarios that are just as good as what canon gave us. I feel like I'm reading a script directly from a Danganronpa Game, because the characterization of each of the characters and their dialogues are on point, awesome stuff that I'm sure many have already read, but I couldn't not put them
finally (because this is getting really long, sorry) Reaching by kokichiouma is my personal favourite timeloop fic! I'm a big fan of the character exploration for Kokichi that the author made through this fic, and his relationship with Shuichi is just *cheffs kiss*, very high quiality fic! And a bit underrated too, it deserves so much more praise
..... Phew! That was a looot of yapping, my bad! Thanks for the ask btw <3
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inkykeiji · 3 years ago
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💫 WHEW BOY. let me try to think after that fic. Let me ramble a lil bit because this message just jumps around. my first thought on the keigo piece: it’s NOT a quirkless!au?? And I proceeded to lose my mind especially with your imagery of his wings just creating your own little universe like damn. and oml the line “not your home halfway across the world, your real home” made me actually put my phone down and sob because I’m living in Japan (originally from America) and I’ve been so homesick and this just fucking wrecked me so thanks for that bby. Look, listen...I love touya-nii I truly do but damn I connected with this reader because I too want to crawl up and live beside keigo’s heart and want him to poison me in a beautiful way. And damn you weren’t kidding with the soft/vanilla of it because he actually cares about prepping you (or trying too despite reader being a needy little baby which is extremely valid). I love toxicity as much as the next person but soft and loving sex just really hits something special in me (*'-'*) “He did it with respect, with patience, with passion and affection and devotion.” CLARI what the fuck is this. what the fuck. I don’t need this sort of love and acceptance in my life I gotta leave immediately. I can’t even think about how to coherently put my thoughts into this message because I’m...so soft...and happy. (*≧∀≦*) thank you for once again being one of the absolute best writers and creating such vivid imagery and emotions in your writing it is truly amazing that we get to read it. 💫
HELLO HELLO MY LIL SHOOTING STAR <33
LMAO YES it is not!!! purely because the person i wrote it for had once told me they thought kei's wings would be so cozy n perfect for protecting u from storms, so!! hehehe but thank you!! AW AHAHA I'M SO SORRY FOR THAT waaaah i'm sorry i'm sorry!! <33
HEHEHEHEHE yes yes sometimes you just need a bit of soft sweetness in between all of that yummy toxicity LMAO also NO DON'T U DARE, YOU DO NEED AND DESERVE THIS SORT OF LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE IN UR LIFE >:( aaaah please my precious lil shooting star i am so so so glad to hear that this piece made you feel soft and happy!!!!! that was the goal!!! i hope it's something you can come and revisit when you need to, and that it continues to provide you with a lil happiness when you need it <33
thank YOU for sending me such lovely and beautiful messages, and for sharing your thoughts with me!!! i genuinely appreciate it so much, i always look forward to hearing what everyone thought, which parts resonated with them and why, so thank you so much for sharing all of that with me, ily <333  
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ppersonna · 4 years ago
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out of my league - knj | 01
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you were out of my league. got my heartbeat racing. if i die, don't wake me, cause you are more than just a dream - out of my league, fitz and the tantrums
✹ summary- Kim Namjoon was never supposed to find out about your years-long hopeless crush on him. And he most definitely was not supposed to find out about it in front of all your coworkers in a company-wide meeting.
✹ rating- explicit/18+/nsfw
✹ pairing- kim namjoon x reader
✹ word count- 6.6k
✹ genre- angst, smut, comedy
✹ chapter warnings- swearing, descriptions of sex, sexual content, namjoon being a sexy flirt, jungkook being a himbo, awkward conversations, jimin being a protective bff
✹ a/n- hello and welcome to this fic thats lived in my google docs for almost a year now. without @ladyartemesia @xjoonchildx @untaemedqueen and @chimoona, i would never have posted it. i truly owe so much of my brainstorming and creativity to their incredible brains and thoughts and ideas. i love them very much! i hope you enjoy this first chapter! please feel free to message me, talk to me abt anything!! im always here to chat. ILY!
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Kim Namjoon was never supposed to find out this way.
You planned to confess your undying, unerring love for your coworker at a better time, a classier place. You would wear a dress that highlighted your features, hair cascading down your back, makeup done to perfection and spritzed with expensive perfume. You’d confess, he’d confess right back, and you’d live happily ever after.
You’d also dreamt that Kim Namjoon would have the slightest inkling of who you are before he finds out about your year long crush. He might know you as the mousy girl in the office who doesn’t talk and doesn’t contribute much other than some crunched numbers and apparently the best coffee brewer in the office. But you’d prefer he knows you well—your favorite colors and movies and foods, what makes you happy and sad; things future husbands should know.
You very much did not think it would happen in a company wide conference, full of over five hundred suit-wearing executives. You did not think it would be done by the office bully, Chungha, who carefully takes over the mic and speaks the words clearly as she presents awards of recognition.
“Congratulations to Kim Namjoon for 5 years with the company, over $4 million in revenue, and the object of ____’s lust and affection. I’m sure you two will have the happy life she’s written in her journal about. Make sure you celebrate with her today!”
The room is silent, so silent you could have heard a pin drop from a mile away. Your face is cherry red and you wish the earth would open up and swallow you whole. Your heart feels like someone has ripped it in half and you stare in horror at the girl smirking at the front. Is this what it feels like to be backstabbed? Namjoon looks perplexed—confusion written on his face as he gestures around to no one in particular like he’s saying ‘what the fuck was that?’
Awkward coughing and clapping begins and Namjoon stands to receive his award, a fine wooden fountain pen, and chances a glance around the room. He easily spots you, with your wide, frightened face. His look remains passive, not hinting what he’s thinking behind those stormy eyes, before he turns and sits back down at the table with his buddies from his department.
You seriously contemplate quitting your job. You could find a new one easily, right? Just stand up and tell your boss you quit and you’re out of there before Namjoon ever sees you again and you’ll never have to face the mean girl who’s ratting you out.
As much as the idea rolls through your head, you know you won’t do it. You love your job, love the security and finances it provides you, and you love to look at Kim Namjoon, all day every day.
You don’t understand where things went wrong.
( one month ago )
It’s 9:03 am. You finish brewing the coffee in the small staff kitchen and sigh at the aroma of the freshly ground beans. Coffee is your favorite meal, favorite time of day, favorite snack, and preferred beverage. You drink it constantly. You’re known as “coffee girl” at work, mostly because no one really bothers to get to know you beyond that. You drink coffee like it’s a devoted religion. You could drink a cup right before bed and still sleep like a baby. It was, put simply, your drink.
The office workers deem you to be the one to make the pots of coffee every morning, claiming you were the ‘best’. You didn’t mind—you preferred to make your own coffee regardless—but you believe your coworkers are trying to pass off the twenty-minute job to someone lower in the office hierarchy. And you were one step above the interns.
The coffee machine chimes to let you know it’s hot, and it’s ready for you. You eagerly pour a mug, a large one, and smile as the waft of freshly ground beans (by you, of course) fills your senses.
You nearly knock the cup out of your hand as Kim Namjoon strolls into the office, eyes set on the coffee.
You feel your throat swell up, like he’s an allergen and you’re caught without an epi-pen. Butterflies swirl in your stomach and you can’t stop staring at him. He pays you no mind, tired yet determined to pour a cup of coffee and get back to his office.
You stand in the small kitchen, clutching your coffee like a lifeline, and pray to god you don’t do something stupid.
Namjoon pours his mug, and you watch his muscular hands grip the coffee pot. He pours a hefty amount of cream and sugar into his cup—it appears even perfect male specimens have their faults. 
Your eyes dance on his face before they tango down his body. You wonder what he looks like in the morning, crawling out of bed with mussed hair and a sleepy smile painted on his face. He’d look at you and tell you you’re the most beautiful girl and kiss you deeply despite morning breath. Maybe he’d take you to the shower to press you against the tile as he fuc-
“Oh!” it startles Namjoon to see you, and the coffee in his hand swishes violently. “Didn’t see you there. Sorry!”
Your heart melts. He’s the picture of kindness and politeness. You recognize it’s been a few seconds and you still haven’t replied.
“It’s fine!”
“Great coffee, by the way,” he smiles. His teeth nearly knock you out cold with their brilliance. “Have a good day.”
He turns and exits the room without so much as a glance back at you. Your knees feel weak.
Kim Namjoon talked to you. He complimented you. He told you to have a good day. It’s the best and most significant conversation you’ve had with your secret crush.
You definitely file that away for another day when you need to reminisce on his compliment, and you scurry out of the kitchen towards your desk.
Park Jimin is waiting dutifully at your desk when you arrive, a smug smile still slapped over your features as you sip at your coffee. Namjoon spoke to you today—how lovely.
Jimin quirks an eyebrow. 
“What’s got you so perky this morning?” 
You’re normally quiet and passive, avoiding eye contact or any semblance of emotion on your face.
You look up at the blonde bespectacled boy. Park Jimin is the closest thing to a best friend in the company. He’s who you spend time with at lunch, see on weekends, and text often. You suppose he’s the closest thing to a best friend you have in your entire life.
You send him a smirk and lean in close to whisper. “Namjoon said hi to me today!”
Jimin sends you a pitiful look and pats your shoulder. Your best friend is well aware of your secret crush and while he thinks Namjoon is a nice guy, he thinks your crush is a little hopeless. He’s the most popular guy in the office, often has dates lined up every weekend. Jimin hears the way he and his friends talk in the break room. The man is definitely not hurting for female attention.
“Oh, honey,” he sighs, unenthusiastically. “That’s great.” He can’t help but feel a twinge of sadness over how excited you’re getting from a simple ‘hello’ from a coworker.
“I know, right? Anyway, lunch today?” You ask as you settle down into your cubicle.
Jimin pushes his glasses up his face and nods. “Of course! That’s why I came by this morning. I wanted to let you know that Jungkook from marketing will join us.”
You make a face, disgust etched in the lines creasing your forehead. 
“Why?”
Jungkook is well known in the company. He’s a loudmouth, a player, a clown, and everyone’s favorite comedian. He’s just not your favorite.
“Don’t be rude,” Jimin admonishes at your grimace. “He asked to join and well—he’s cute. I can’t say no to him.”
“Oh Christ, Jimin,” you groan. “Not you too! Don’t tell me you have the hots for the serial fuckboy?”
He blushes lightly and shrugs. “Maybe I do! Be nice to him today or I’ll eat all your chocolate ice cream I know you have at home.”
You stick your tongue out, petulantly. “Fine, now let me get to work or else Seokjin will be up my ass.”
Jimin smiles and kisses your cheek before he scurries away, back to human resources.
It feels as if barely any time has passed. You’re working hard, running calculations and updating spreadsheets. You have an eye for numbers, and losing yourself in an equation is just another day for you. You’re shaken from your cheerful place by a vibration from your phone, and a text alert popping on the lit screen.
jimin 12:01 pm- it’s lunchtime!! you better get your butt out here!
You smile and text back an affirmative reply, then move to grab your lunch from the company fridge. Gliding down the steps leading to the fresh outdoors, you meet Jimin at the lunch tables in the grass.
Jimin is sitting with Jungkook. You can recognize your best friend by his hair and glasses, and Jungkook by his obnoxious laughter.
“Hi,” you murmur as you sit down and open up the brown bag lunch you’ve brought.
“Hi!” Jimin is excited to see you, and just a pinch over eager to be sitting next to Jungkook.
“You know Jungkook, right?” Jimin asks, a harsh look in his eyes that reminds you to be on your best behavior.
You nod as you pull out a bag of grapes. “Oh, yeah, hey,” you smile. “I’ve seen you around.”
Jungkook delivers you a signature smirk and you feel yourself roll your eyes internally. “Yeah, you’re Coffee Girl, right?”
You pout and glare down at your brown bag lunch. Will you ever become more than just Coffee Girl?
“Yeah, I suppose that’s me.”
Jimin clears his throat to dismiss any awkwardness. 
“So, Jungkook, I hear you like working out? ___ likes to work out too. She drags me to the gym sometimes. Maybe we could all meet up sometime?” You don’t miss the hopeful lilt in his voice. Jungkook does.
“Oh, yeah?” He narrows a sexy look at you, rather—a look he thinks is sexy that you find off-putting. “What do you do at the gym? Little cardio sets with 5 pound weights?”
What an asshole.
“Sometimes,” you state as you take a bite of the homemade salad you handcrafted last night. “Most of the time I’m lifting heavy. I can bench 275 and deadlift 300.”
Jungkook looks taken back. “What, really?” He sounds breathless. “You lift more than Namjoon-hyung.”
At the sound of the love of your life’s name, you pause. Your face heats quickly and Jungkook smirks. Of course, he recognizes this and not Jimin’s obvious flirting.
“Why are you blushing?” He asks. “Did I say something?”
You’re quick to dismiss things. “Um--no. I just um,” you’re grasping at straws. “I’m hot.”
Jimin is trying not to laugh, hiding his mouth behind a petite hand.
Jungkook tilts his head. “It’s not even sunny today.”
You gulp. “Yeah, I must be hot. With a fever. M-malaria… probably.”
Jungkook snorts. 
“You have malaria? Bummer.” He picks at his nails. “I thought for a moment you had a thing for Namjoon.”
“No!” The retort is quick, too quick for normal conversation, and it gives you away.
“Aha!” Jungkook points an accusing finger at you. “You have the hots for him, don’t you?”
Your features melt, and Jimin tries to assuage the situation. “Jungkook, please don’t tell anyone,” he pleads.
Jungkook smiles at you. “That’s so cute. It’s like a little nerdy freshman crushing on the senior class president.”
You bury your head in your hands, suddenly unable to stomach any food.
“Jungkook,” Jimin’s tone becomes more firm, authoritative. “I’m asking you this as a friend. Please, don’t say anything.”
Jungkook holds his hands up to prove his innocence and waves his proverbial white flag. 
“Secret is safe with me,” he promises. “But it’s cute. I know him really well, you know. I could try to hook you two up.”
You blanch, unsure if you want Jungkook saying anything about you to the man of your dreams. 
“I’m good, but thanks,” you offer meekly. “I’m not feeling well. I’m going to head back to work, okay?”
Jimin frowns, knowing you’re feeling like a cornered animal, and nods. “Feel better, babe,” he sighs.
Jungkook watches as you leave and turns to Jimin. “Man, he’s way out of her league.”
Jimin slaps the boy in the chest. “Be nice, asshole, that’s my best friend.”
Jungkook promises to be nice, and Jimin is blissfully unaware that others are listening and that the man beside him is easy to persuade.
( present day )
The company-wide meeting adjourns soon after what is likely to be the most embarrassing moment you’ve ever lived through.
You’re grabbing at your things and trying to run out of the room, desperate to get out before anyone sees you or talks to you or laughs at you.
A hand grabs at the coattails of your suit jacket and you’re pulled backwards with a yelp. You turn to seek your captor and find the concerned face of your best friend, Jimin.
“Are you okay? What the fuck just happened?”
Jimin’s concern makes it all real. Until now you could pretend you were in a fugue state, totally dissociated from reality. Now, you realize that everyone in the entire company is aware of your crush on Kim Namjoon.
You can feel your bottom lip wobble, tears threatening to spill. Jimin murmurs an ‘oh shit’ and drags you out of the large room and into the nearest bathroom. He pushes you to sit against the sink and passes you toilet paper to dab at your eyes.
“I don’t know how she found out!” you cry. “God, I feel so stupid and embarrassed.”
It incenses Jimin. He’s holding it back to ensure you’re okay, but in reality, it’s an HR nightmare waiting to happen. He’ll find who did it and punish them accordingly.
They will suffer. 
“It’s okay, babe,” he pulls you into a hug. “Everyone will forget about it soon. They’ll think it’s just a lame office joke, okay?”
You nod, feeling the slightest bit comforted by his words. 
“How could she find out, Jiminie?” You ask with a sniffle. “You’re the only person who knows.”
Jimin sighs and shakes his head.
“I don’t know, but they’re dead. I haven’t told any-... oh, my god,” Jimin stops suddenly. You look up at him to catch what he’s thinking.
He growls and balls his fists. 
“Jungkook knew.”
You let out a sob and bawl your eyes out into the tissue you’re holding. Jimin holds you tighter while he conjures up a hundred different ways to hurt someone and make it look like an accident.
“Don’t worry,” Jimin sighs, trying to comfort both you and himself. “I’m HR. I have to handle this. I’ll make sure they get what they deserve.”
You feel a sting of pain for Jimin. He’s been hopelessly doting on the man who spilled the beans for a few months now, even got to take him on a few dates. It was still nothing serious, but Jimin was clearly smitten.
“I’m sorry you have to do that, Chim,” you whisper. “I know how you feel about him.”
“Yeah, well,” he swallows thickly. “You’re more important than any asshole.”
Jimin holds you tight for a few minutes longer, before you clean yourself up and steel yourself. Ignore everyone, Jimin encourages. Just get to work, he says. Then you can go home and we’ll drink wine and forget about it all, he promises.
You replay his words in his head like a prayer as you walk down the corridors and towards your office. Everyone in the hallways stops to stare at you. They lean towards their friends and whisper. You hear snippets of their gossip, like “Namjoon” and “out of her league”. It drives the sharp blade lodged in your chest even further. It threatens to collapse your lungs and break your ribs.
You make it to your desk safe and sound and bury yourself in work and forcibly ignore the gawking and the stares. 
Just make it home. Just get through the day. You’re almost there.
You could do this.
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You nearly make it the entire day before running into the one person you didn’t want to see, Kim Namjoon.
At the end of the day, you’re taking the stairs down to the parking garage instead of the elevator. The elevator is too busy, too many people, and you’re trying to avoid the stares and giggles at your expense. The stairs are always deserted and you figure it’s your safest bet.
You can nearly hear the wine calling your name at home. A delicate glass of Sauvignon Blanc and some chocolate ice cream and a good cry—it sounds like the best and only way to unwind after the worst day you’ve ever had in your life.
The chanting of your name gets louder and you wonder if you’ve finally lost your mind—if you’re actually hearing your wine bottles all the way at home talking to you.
No, wait. The voice is real, and coming from behind you. You turn around to face who’s calling you and nearly faint at the sight.
Kim Namjoon stands on the landing above you, one strip of stairs between you.
“Hey!” He seems glad he’s caught you. “I’ve been calling your name for a minute.”
You swallow and search for an answer. 
“Sorry, I’m-.. I guess I’m just a little out of it today.”
Namjoon grimaces. 
“Yeah, about that…” he begins as he takes the steps down to be on equal ground as you. Your heart is spinning wildly. He’s so close to you. He’s talking to you. On any other day you’d be erupting towards the sky like a firework. But today isn’t any other day.
“I feel like I should apologize,” he states. “I don’t know what happened. I didn’t plan it or anything.”
Damn him and his kindness. Damn him and his cute, awkward smile.
“No, no,” you assure. “I know you didn’t. You don’t have to apologize.”
It’s hard to make eye contact with the man. You want to, know it’s important in intense conversations like this, but the thought of him seeing you—really seeing you makes you ache inside.
“It was a really shitty prank,” he begins. “I’m sure you don’t even know who I am, let alone have a crush on me.”
For the millionth time that day, your face heats to a near boil. You stammer and you’re sure you’ve blown any chance at even thinking about a date with Namjoon.
“Oh, uh, right,” you seek an answer, beg your brain to pick something to say that doesn’t make you sound stupid. “I do.”
“You do what?” He’s confused and you widen your eyes at what just left your mouth.
“I do know you! I mean, I do have a crush on you! Oh, fuck,” you shove your face into your hands. “Please, ignore that. I need to go. Sorry!” You don’t give him a chance to reply, you book it out of the stairway as fast as your heels will take you.
Today was the worst day you’ve suffered through in your life.
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The next few days aren’t much better.
Not only are you “coffee girl”, you’re now also sarcastically called “Namjoon’s girl”. As much as you hate your initial title, you’d prefer it to the new one they throw at you as you walk by.
Jimin rats out Jungkook and Chungha to the bosses. They get two weeks probation and they have to write you apology letters if they wish to keep their permanent files clean of any reprimands. It’s a slap on the wrist, and everyone involved knows it. Jimin is furious and wants the boss to reconsider. You tell him not to push it. You’d rather this be over and everyone to forget it even happened. Jimin unwillingly agrees.
You’re working at your desk, earphones shoved in your ears to diffuse the gossip in the room, when you feel a tap on your shoulder. You turn and are greeted with the face of Judas Iscariot himself, Jeon Jungkook.
“Hi,” he sounds sheepish, cheeks reddening.
You narrow your eyes at him, sharper than steel. “What the fuck do you want?”
He winces, knowing he deserved that. “Well, I just wanted to apologize. I know they told me to write you a letter, but it seems too impersonal…”. 
You can’t believe Jungkook is sucking his ego up and actually coming to you to apologize. You thought he’d for sure be the one to cop out and send a shitty letter.
He continues. 
“I just wanted to let you know that I’m sorry that all went down. I didn’t mean to tell her. She got me drunk and said she saw me eating lunch with you and Jimin. I think she was jealous or something and it slipped out. I know that’s not an excuse. I fucked up your trust and Jimin’s trust. But I just wanted you to know I didn’t do it to be an asshole. She sort of duped me.”
You pause as you take in the man’s apology. He didn’t have to come to you in person. He could have easily taken the shitty route and half-assed a letter to you. But he didn't, and he owned up to his mistake. God dammit.
“I appreciate your apology, Jungkook,” you sigh and you see his body visibly relax. “I’m still mad, but I guess the anger is at her for doing it in the first place. I’m sorry she tricked you.”
He breathes a sigh of relief and kneels down beside you. “I’m really happy you believe me. I was worried you were going to kick me in the nuts.
“I won’t lie, I thought about it.”
He smiles with you, and you feel like this is the restart of a friendship. “I definitely deserved it.”
You shrug and smile. “Jimin would kill me for hurting you. He might even kill me for thinking about hurting you.”
Jungkook’s smile drops at the name of your best friend. Yikes. Looks like there’s still trouble in paradise.
“I think you’d be in similar company with Jimin right now. He’s not speaking to me.”
You let out a breath through your nose. “Yeah, he’s a little protective of me.”
“For good reason,” he admits. “You’re like a cute little flower. A cute nerdy flower.”
“Jungkook,” you warn. “I just forgave you after I was humiliated in front of the entire company. I’d be careful with calling me nerdy right now.”
“Fuck, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it in a bad way.”
It’s hard to stay mad at the boy, no matter how much you dislike his reputation around the office. The fact that he humbled himself enough to seek you out and apologize is proof enough to you of his character.
“It’s okay, Jungkook. I forgive you,” you smile. “Thank you for apologizing.”
He rubs the back of his neck anxiously as his cheeks flare red.
“Yeah, it felt pretty shitty to just… do anything else. Plus, you seem really cool.”
“You seem great, too, Jungkook.”
He smiles and pulls you in for a hug, catching you off guard. For the fuckboy type, he’s surprisingly sensitive and soft. You like that about him.
“I’ll see you around, okay?” He says as he pulls away from you.
“Maybe you should apologize to Jimin, too?” 
His smile drops, but he nods anyway. “Yeah, maybe I’ll go find him now.”
“Good luck,” you offer with a pat on his shoulder.
With a sad smile, he turns and heads down the hallway towards the HR department. You pray Jimin shows mercy to the handsome boy.
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A few weeks go by, and you’re sure that everyone has forgotten about you and your most embarrassing moment to date. You make the coffee, you calculate the numbers, everyone ignores you. Things return to relative normalcy.
Until it doesn't. The moment you think you're safe is the moment your guard comes down and everything falls apart around you.
It's when you're in the staff kitchen, grinding fresh beans to brew a second pot of coffee, that it happens.
The kitchen is fuller than usual. You normally try to wait until the lunchtime crowd dwindles and leaves to make your second pot, but you're so desperate for the caffeine that you can't find it in you to care.
You trudge into the kitchen with your handy coffee mug clutched in your tired hands and head towards the cupboards to grind up the beans.
There's a few groups of coworkers lingering in the room, and as your grinder whirs the beans around into a powder, you chance a look around to see who's among the crowd.
Your eyes flick immediately to where a hearty laugh erupts. It makes your heart still in your throat. Namjoon sits with his usual crowd of friends, hand gripping a homemade sandwich while the other assists him in telling his story to his friends. He pays you no mind—why would he?—and you can't help but stare at the way his dark brown hair lays perfectly against his forehead, and his eyes crinkle so cutely at the edges when he smiles.
You nearly forget about the coffee grounds—you're snapped out of your Namjoon-induced trance when suddenly a woman's laugh echoes around the room.
"Look at her," the voice states.
You peer up and see a girl you vaguely recognize. Is she from Marketing? Or perhaps Sales? You’re not sure, but she’s staring at you with a sneer.
“She’s so weirdly obsessed with Namjoon. It’s so creepy.”
Your face turns cherry red and you’re sure your lungs stop functioning. The air your body needs to breathe freezes and your chest aches. 
Namjoon turns to look at the girl before he looks and sees you grasping your coffee grounds tightly.
“Chungha was right—it’s so weird. Namjoon, you should talk to HR about this!”
Namjoon turns back to the gossiping coworker and frowns. “Can you leave it alone? She wasn’t even doing anything.”
The girl huffs and crosses her arms over her chest and looks back at Namjoon.
“How can you stand to be in the same room as her? She clearly thinks she has a chance with you.”
Her words come out like a bite. She punctuates her point with a harsh laugh and the group around her mumbles and chuckles in agreement.
You’re desperately grabbing at anything you can, wanting to leave as quickly as possible before you’re embarrassed further.
“Well, she does!” Namjoon replies loudly, annoyance written in his features. “I was actually going to ask her to dinner this weekend in private, but since everyone is so fucking interested in my love life, I have to do it publicly.”
The room falls silent, and your favorite mug falls out from your hands and shatters on the floor. All sets of eyes stare at you while yours widen with disbelief—you don't even care that you’re standing in a pool of old coffee and shattered ceramic. 
Namjoon stands and heads over to you, bending down to pick up the shards of your coffee mug. You take a few stunted breaths to kneel and help. 
His eyes peer into yours. They’re warm—a chocolate brown color that makes you feel safe.  
“What do you say?” He asks with a smile so gentle it nearly breaks your heart. “Will you let me take you out this weekend?” 
You’re gaping like a fish and the surrounding room is silent—bated breath waiting for your reply. 
“Yes, I would l-love that.” 
His smile turns even brighter, and he stands to throw the broken mug away. 
“I’ll email you the details, okay?”
Your head nods dumbly without thinking. His eyes sparkle as he smiles at you, and he extends his hand down to you to assist you off the floor. As your hand slips into his, you can’t help but feel how soft and strong he feels. You wonder what his hand would feel like caressing your face, smoothing down the expanse of your bare back, running down the length of your body.
The thoughts shake out of you as he winks and kisses your hand gently, causing the gossiping coworker to grunt her disapproval and for murmurs of shock to echo around the room.
“I’ll talk to you later, doll.” Namjoon winks at you before he grabs his sandwich and leaves the room, gesturing to his crew to follow along.
The place on your hand felt warm where his lips once lingered. You no longer cared about the angry glares from the rest of your coworkers. Your heart beats wildly in your chest, and you leave the kitchen nearly floating on cloud nine.
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Email from: Kim Namjoon
Sent: 3:06 pm
Subject: Hey good lookin ;)
Hey! 
Just wanted to see how you are! I’m sorry about what happened at lunchtime. That was super petty and uncalled for. I really wanted to ask you out, and I hope I didn’t embarrass you too much by doing it in front of everyone.
I was wondering if you’d like to go out this Friday night after work? Say around 7? If you send me your address, I’ll pick you up.
Let me know!
Xoxo, Joon
You’re sure if you weren’t sitting in your tiny cubicle, you’d be screaming your lungs out.
The second the notification of the email came through, direct from the man of your desires himself, your body froze.
You re-read the message, over and over and over.  
The winky emoji, the xoxo, the nickname ‘joon’. It’s all so much and makes the grin on your face threaten to split your lips in half.
Your fingers press the “FWD” button and you quickly send the message to Jimin, before you stand demurely, attempting to give off an air of professional confidence. You need to talk to Jimin, now.
As soon as you’re out of the eyesight of suspicious coworkers, you bolt down the hallway towards Human Resources. Your high heels click loudly on the tiled floor, but the sound doesn’t even register in your mind. All you can think about is Namjoon, the email, the press of his lips on your hand, the way his smile made you feel as if you could fly.  
The door to HR swings open with your tight grip around the doorknob, and you open your mouth to call to Jimin, the lone employee, when you’re startled by the sight ahead of you.
Jimin sits on the edge of his expansive desk with his arms thrown around Jungkook’s neck and is clearly engaged in a deep, sensual kiss. At the sound of the door opening, they quickly break apart, with matching cherry red blushes on their cheeks and mused hair.
“Oh, shit,” you gasp. 
The men are silent and you can’t help but giggle after a moment passes. “I’ll take it you two made up?”
Jungkook flashes you a dopey grin, one that gives you an answer, while Jimin smirks haughtily.
“Jungkook and I were just discussing, umm… his 401k.”
Jungkook looks at the blonde boy for a moment, confused, before he gets it. “Yeah! Totally. Retirement. Love to t-talk about it?”
You laugh out loud and walk towards the couple.
“I’m sure it was a titillating discussion,” you tease. “I have good news though, if it’s okay to interrupt this retirement planning session.”
Jimin nods and Jungkook rubs at the back of his neck awkwardly. “I guess I should leave?”
“It’s okay,” you smile. “I trust you.”
Jungkook smiles as if he’s just won the lottery. He looks between you and Jimin, face pure and excited like a puppy.
“What’s up?” Jimin asks as he moves to sit down at his desk.
“I forwarded you an email. Read it.”
Jimin nods and logs on to his posh computer, scrolling and clicking before narrowing his eyes and reading.
“Oh, my god.” Jimin’s face is shocked—it's written all over his features. “Namjoon asked you out?!”
Jungkook’s child-like grin turns into one of shock himself. He runs around to stand behind Jimin, eyes seeking over the words of the email.
“Well, hot damn,” Jungkook whistles. “He asked her out.”
Jimin exchanges a look with Jungkook, one that you’re not sure you can read. It quickly slips your mind, however, as you’re more focused on the task at hand.
“Can you come over tonight after work and help me pick out something to wear?” You ask excitedly.
Jimin smiles at you, a touch of sadness in his eyes, before he nods.
“Of course, babe,” he assures. “We’ll make sure you look nice and hot for the date with Mr. Kim.”
“Thank you!” You squeal as you wrap your arms around your best friend. He hugs you back before you scurry out of the office and back to your cubicle, itching to reply to the message.
Jimin sighs as the door to his office closes behind you.
“Kook, please don’t tell me he’s going to break her heart. He’s asking her out to make himself feel better about this, isn’t he?” 
Jungkook slips his hand into Jimin’s and squeezes. 
“I’ll find out, baby.”
Jimin smiles and nods appreciatively at the boy, before leaning up and kissing him.
Jungkook smiles against his lips, and is determined to ensure the young HR specialist never hates him again, even if he has to go behind his hyung’s back to ensure his new boyfriend’s happiness.
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Jungkook has one mission now, and that’s ensuring Namjoon takes you on the greatest date known to man.
He grills Jimin with questions about what you like over dinner one night. Jimin finds it endearing that Jungkook is so eager to rectify his mistakes, but he still can’t help but worry that Namjoon is doing this to save face—not because he actually likes you.
“So, what does she like doing?” Jungkook asks as he spins his pasta around his chopsticks idly.
Jimin smiles as he takes a bite of the ramen Jungkook has thoughtfully prepared for their stay-at-home date.  
“I’ve told you already! She’s easy to figure out.” Jimin pats Jungkook’s hand gently. “She loves cooking and baking, working out, daydreaming about Namjoon.” 
“Cooking, hm,” Jungkook looks thoughtful as he takes a bite. “I think Namjoon can work with that. I’ll let him know!”
Jimin tries to hide the anxiety brewing in his stomach. He’s had to plaster on a fake smile for you while you tried on different outfits, wondering which will be the one to finally convince Namjoon he is the one for you. It’s hard to fake it around his boyfriend, too—but something tugs in his stomach that flares the cynical side of him.
Namjoon went from not knowing of your existence, to watching you get publicly embarrassed in a matter of minutes. While Namjoon isn’t a terrible guy, Jimin knows he doesn’t like anything to tarnish the gentleman reputation he’s built in the office. And as much as Jimin likes him, and surely likes his friend Jungkook, he can’t help but feel skeptical.
Jungkook hurriedly pulls out his phone and types away, letting his elder friend know of what he’s found out. Jimin swallows his food, and his pride, and hopes to god his growing cynicism is wrong.
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Friday comes slower than you’d like. You wake up every day during the week, one day closer, and your eagerness hits peak levels. Namjoon sees you in the hallways during the week and winks at you, hands shoved in his tight slacks that make you salivate.  
He emails you again Thursday afternoon, confirming things and getting your address. You reply in nanoseconds, uncaring how overeager you come off. 
By the time your alarm clock rings on Friday morning, you’ve already been awake for 4 hours.
All you can do is daydream about the date, the way his hand fits into yours, the warmth of his eyes when he smiles at you.
It’s what fuels you through work.
You hope to god the numbers you’re attempting to work during the day come out right, because your mind is elsewhere for more than most of the day. There isn’t enough coffee in the world, but also your body feels as if you’ve overdosed on caffeine already.
The clock eeks towards 5:00 pm and you’re bolting out the door at 4:56 to head home and get ready for your date.
Jimin attempts to meet you before you leave, but your desk is cold and empty by the time he gets there.  
He sighs and heads back towards his office to gather his things, waving bye to various coworkers as they file out of the corporate building.
He turns the corner towards his office but stops in his tracks as he sees Namjoon’s back to him, phone pressed to his ear.
“Baby, I’ll come over later tonight, okay?” Namjoon speaks into the phone.
Jimin feels his heart fall into the pit of his stomach. He retreats and hides behind a wall, ear carefully peeled to listen to the tall man’s conversation.
“I’m going on this date with that chick from work,” he sighs. “It won’t last more than a few hours. Poor girl has a crush on me and you know the usual assholes won’t leave her alone.”
Jimin bites his lip and clenches his fist. Namjoon thinks he means well, but he knows his suspicions have been confirmed, and he’s torn inside. He wants to tell you, to warn you not to get too invested in the man, but he also has no interest in popping the bubble you’ve been in since the day he asked you out.
Jimin lets it simmer for now. He decides he’ll monitor Namjoon and cut things off if it appears the man strings you along for fun.
Namjoon finishes his phone call with a promise to see whoever is on the other end of the phone later that night, and Jimin quickly pulls out his phone and fakes a conversation with no one when he hears the man approach.
“Oh, Kookie,” Jimin giggles, leaning against the wall casually. “I can’t wait to see you tonight, either, babe.”
Namjoon walks towards Jimin and makes eye contact with the HR specialist.
“Bye, Kook! See you tonight, baby.” Jimin finishes up the fake phone call as Namjoon arrives next to him, and he plasters on his best fake smile.
“Congrats on you and Jungkook,” he speaks sincerely.
Jimin hates how nice he is, hates that he’s a nice guy who gets too wrapped up in his own good looks and reputation.
“Thanks, Namjoon,” Jimin smiles uneasily. “You too! Have fun on your date tonight.”
Namjoon’s face lights up and Jimin desperately wishes he could go back in time to 30 seconds ago, before he heard the conversation, and believe that Namjoon truly wanted to date you.
“Thanks, should be fun, huh?” He winks and nudges Jimin, before he waves a goodbye and continues out the door.
Jimin pulls his phone out of his pocket and dials the number of his boyfriend.
“Hey, baby. We’ve got a problem.”
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Fast and Slow - Harry Styles smut
The one where your dom lent you to Harry and he’s very eager to have you.
Warnings: smut, oral sex (m), p in v, overstimulation, sex bench, sex fluids, cursing, bdsm, restraints, sharing kink?, Harry is a soft dom and calls you “little one” a lot.
A/N: Day 12 of kinktober and the prompts were being lent to another dom and “say my name + louder”. I’m actually really proud of this one because I managed to incorporate another prompt that I never thought I’d be able to use on my fics, so I guess this idea of doing kinktober to explore some kinks is really working for me. As always (for kinktober fics), unrevised because I literally just finished it and I’m already dead inside.
Harry’s P.O.V.
I did my best to close the door behind me making as little noise as possible. Still, I noticed by the way her muscles tensed up that she’d heard me approach, and the anticipation was visibly affecting her.
Clicking my tongue, I allowed myself this first moment to explore her naked body with my eyes as she remained knelt by the foot of the bed, her head lowered to avoid meeting my gaze. She’d followed my orders perfectly, as I’d come to expect by what her dom explained of her, and I could feel my cock already hardening on my pants, the only piece of clothing I still wore.
There was nothing I appreciated more than a good, obedient little girl. I already knew she’d be perfect for me. But I’d known that long before, the first time I laid my eyes on her, even. It was an immediate attraction, one that I couldn’t act on simply because she already belonged to someone else.
So when her dom announced that they were up to experiment with sharing, I was quick to jump on the opportunity to have her, at least for one night. “You really are beautiful, aren’t you?” I asked, running a single finger under her chin so I could raise her eyes to meet mine, and I lost my breath at that simple connection. 
She just had this thing about her, such sensuality seemed to lie just beneath the surface of her gaze. I felt it deep in my bones every time we were out for drinks and I had the hardest time trying to keep my hands to myself, trying to remember that she was with my friend. 
And as much as the outings proved difficult to me, I couldn’t find it in myself to care. Not when my friendship with her dom meant that I got to see her at least once a week. Not when it allowed me the chance of being here with her, in this situation.
Well, first things first, I knew we had communicated pretty extensively prior to this session, but I felt like I should run over the most basic rule once more. Even though all I wanted to do was to jam my cock in her pretty little throat.
“What’s your safe word?” I asked, still holding her jaw so she’d look me in the eyes and see just how seriously I actually took this. I thought I saw the shadow of a smile pass over her face, but it was gone as quickly as it came, and she was back to the picture perfect submissive front.
“Red for stopping, yellow for slowing down and three taps when I need to stop and can’t speak.” I did smile at her answer, satisfied at how thorough she’d been. It was clear too, by the way she ran over her words and the glint in her eye, that she was just as eager as I was to get this started.
I wouldn’t keep her waiting much longer. We did have only one night, after all. “Good job, little one.” I acknowledged as I straightened up, keeping my crotch on her eye level before nodding to her. “Take me off my trousers.” 
Her hands trembled slightly as she worked on my belt before going for the zipper, but it was clear by the way she bit on her lower lip that it was from excitement. I licked my lips at the prospect of the night that we had ahead of us, knowing she was right in getting anxious for it. I had a lot planned for us.
I watched with clear amusement as her breath bitched at the sight of my cock, almost hard already, and it was obvious that she was entranced by it. “Go ahead,” I signaled, once again nodding towards her. “Lick it. Give it a taste.”
She looked up at me with those bright, wide eyes and I had to bite on my inner cheek to contain a groan of desire that threatened to make its way into our one-person conversation. But then, she stuck out her tongue, running it over the length of my member and I was a goner, a loud moan escaping my lips.
I’d always been a vocal person in bed.
“Okay, stop. Hands behind your back. Open your mouth for me.” Her mouth fell open to obey my request easily, her tongue sticking out once more like she couldn’t get enough of my taste already. It was hard to keep the smile off my face, and I could see that she appreciated the sight of my dimples as she couldn’t take her eyes off of it.
Once, she’d been wine drunk in one of our friendly outings, and she admitted she thought they were extremely cute. I’d started to smile even more around her after that, always keeping an attentive eye to watch her fascination with my dimples whenever they appeared.
“‘M gonna fuck your face now, okay, love?” She nodded, mouth still open, eyes connected to mine. I had to chuckle at the pure image of compliant enthusiasm that she portrayed. I, too, couldn’t wait to have her mouth wrapped around my cock.
Y/N’s P.O.V.
His hand curled around my nape and he pulled me to meet his member by it, the other one coming to cradle my cheek as he slowly penetrated my open mouth. The hiss he let out as he fed me inch by inch of his beautiful cock was like music to my ears. 
God, he was beautiful. I couldn’t believe he actually wanted to dom me and now here I was, with his cock halfway down my throat. I felt so unbelievably lucky, and even more incredibly horny. How could it be that he didn’t have a sub anymore? I would drop to my knees instantly, any time he asked me to.
I knew I should feel bad about thinking like that when it was only a loan - I was with another dom, I wouldn’t be with Harry again after tonight. But I couldn’t pretend it wasn’t how I felt. 
Specially when he threw his head back after I managed to swallow his entire length, his curls bouncing from the action and the sweetest little moans escaping from his beautiful pink lips. God, he was beautiful.
“Fuck, you’re precious,” he complimented, suddenly looking down at me with those incredible green eyes. A shiver ran down my spine at the connection, and the most predatory smirk painted his lips, making me whine around the cock on my lips. “Ready?” He asked, running his thumb over my cheekbones, his hands making my already hot face feel even warmer. When I managed to slightly nod, he did too, immediately pulling almost completely out of my mouth before thrusting back in.
The instinctive reaction to gag was undeniable, but despite the tears that immediately appeared on my eyes, I forced myself to breathe deeply through my nose and focus on the symphony that Harry was creating, with his moans and gasps and the wet sounds of gurgling and spit from his thrusts.
“You’re a little cockslut, aren’t you, sweetheart? So eager to please, I could see it in your eyes just how much you wanted my cock, huh?” I moaned around his member at the dirty words he so effortlessly threw around. I’d never thought Harry would be this vocal during sex, but god if it didn’t make me horny. In fact, I was so fucking wet that it was dripping down onto the floor of his bedroom, running down my thighs and ankles.
It was so damn filthy, and I loved every second of it. He pulled me by my hair so I could lick his balls while I gathered my breath, and I immediately put one in my mouth, rolling it before doing the same with the other. By the way he whined, I could see he loved it.
“Come back here, I wanna cum down your throat.” The prospect was one that I very much ached for, since my pussy was throbbing at the perspective. I didn’t even feel any hurt from the way he forcefully thrusted into my mouth before he started to roughly facefuck me, I was just too ecstatic about bringing him this much pleasure.
“I’m gonna cum, love. I’m cumming.” I loved that he kept the same nickname that he usually called me in social situations. It had always made me feel tingly, but when he was filling my mouth with his warm liquid, it was a different experience entirely.
Harry’s P.O.V.
It took a lot of strength and control not to fall down on my knees after cumming on her lips. She made me weak, it was ridiculous and dangerous but I was already addicted to the feeling.
I took some minutes to catch my breath before offering my hand to help her up, and when she accepted it, I couldn’t help but to trail my eyes down her body, appreciating each inch of skin available for my gaze to explore. But there was another way in which I wanted to survey her body.
“Come here, little one.” I took her to the edge of the room where I’d prepared the sex bench, observing her reactions to see how she would take it. She didn’t look like she recognized it, but she also didn’t seem repelled by it, which I took as a win.
“I take it you haven’t used this before.” She nodded, glancing at me before averting her eyes. “You can look at me when I’m talking to you, sweetheart.” The look of surprise she gave me left me with an unpleasant feeling. I knew it was common in bdsm, especially with more stricter doms, to train their subs so that they’re always visibly submissive. But the idea of someone missing the chance of having her beautiful eyes on them left me in despair. It left me feeling like she wasn’t properly appreciated, and that didn’t sit well with me at all.
“Are you comfortable with exploring this with me?” When she immediately nodded, an easy smile appeared on my lips, and I allowed her to see it flourish. “Then hop on it, sweetheart. I can’t wait to see you spread open for my viewing pleasure.”
She bit her lip at my admission, and I helped her settle on the bench before strapping the restraints over her ankles and arms. Then, after a quick caress of her cheek, I assumed my position behind her, biting my own lip at the sight that welcomed me.
Her wetness was already dripping over her pussy lips, and I instinctively raised my hand to open her for me, checking her weeping hole before quickly plunging two fingers inside of her, making her gasp.
“You’re drenched, love.” She agreed with me, albeit a little breathlessly, and I chuckled before wrapping my lips around the two fingers that had been inside of her, tasting her wetness. She was so sweet, it tasted heavenly in my mouth.
Humming in appreciation, I collected some more of her juices before sticking my fingers inside of her again, this time in search of her sweet spot. When I heard her gasp again, I knew I’d reached my goal.
“Does it feel good when I touch you like this?” I asked, thrusting my fingers in and out of her, making sure to hit that special spongy place every time my digits were deep within her pussy.
Y/N’s P.O.V.
I cried out at the feeling of Harry’s fingers inside of me, after spending so long with this burning arousal inside of me, taking care of him without being touched. He fucked me so furiously, it barely seemed like he retreated his fingers at all, and soon enough, I was cumming with his digits pressing inside that spot that had my eyes rolling to the back of my head, my legs spasming as I felt the urge to close them, stop him from continuing to stimulate me, but I couldn’t. Not when I was tied to this bench, vulnerable to whatever wish he wanted to express with my body.
I finally understood the reason for the chair.
When he didn’t stop thrusting his fingers in and out of me, another orgasm quickly rolled in, making me spasm against the leather seat, begging him for something - to keep fucking me or to stop, I couldn’t say. 
Still, it seemed like he knew just what I wanted to say, or at the very least, what I needed in that moment, because even though he didn’t remove his fingers - or even stopped moving whatsoever - he drastically slowed down the movement, opting to insert them in me at a snail’s pace.
“You like it here, don’t you?” He asked, clearly laughing at my agony, and if I could, I would have laughed too. “You know, I like having you here, like this, too. It’s been so long since I had a sub, I didn’t remember how much I missed it until I saw you knelt down by my bed.”
I was trying very hard to focus on what he was saying, but it was getting harder by the second, since despite the brutality of the last two orgasms he collected from me, the calm pace with which he kept on fucking me with my fingers was very quickly reigniting the fire of desire within me.
“Of course, it could just be you. You know, I had no idea you were into this kind of thing, when we met. If I’d known…” He didn’t continue, but I understood what he wanted to say nonetheless. If we’d known about this aspect of our personalities, perhaps I’d be his sub now.
The idea of being Harry’s, of having this every single day paired with the feeling of his digits still pressing against my sweet spot incited another release from me, and now I could hear just how wet I’d become.
“Feeling a tad overstimulated, love?” He teased, finally pulling his fingers from me and granting me some relief. I heard a sucking sound that brought shivers down my spine at the realisation that he had sucked my wetness from his digits, but before I could focus too much on that, I felt the blunt head of his cock against my hole, just slightly rubbing it in. 
“Think you can handle just one more orgasm? Wanna feel you clench around my cock, sweetheart. Think you can do this for me?” I don’t think I’d ever nodded as quickly for anything in my entire life, but I felt plenty compensated for my enthusiasm when I felt him pushing inside of me, stretching me open to accept his long cock.
“Fuck,” he groaned when he finally bottomed out, the position I was in due to the sex bench assuring that he was perfectly nested against my sweet spot and I think the sensation was overwhelming for him too, by the way he inadvertently jerked his hips, hitting my g-spot after he was finally completely in.
I didn’t think I could feel better than I felt in that moment, impaled on his cock, but that was before he started thrusting in and out of me. The overstimulation had my nerves on fire, every single one of my cells screaming out for me, as I was too, and then his voice pierced through my senses, begging me to say his name, scream his name, until I did just so, exactly when I felt that warm pit of arousal explode inside of me.
“Louder,” he ordered, his fingers burying themselves on the flesh of my ass, and I couldn’t disobey him. All I knew was his name, all I could do was to scream it from the top of my lungs, desperate to release some of the astounding sensations I felt travel through me.
Harry moaned my name when he came, too. It was the first thing I remember focusing on when I stopped hearing the beat of my own heart on my ears, followed suit by the feeling of his warm cum dripping from my abused pussy lips and running down my legs. 
He scooped some of it up, careful not to overwhelm me, before feeding it to me, and I was more than glad to wrap my lips around his fingers and suck them just how I’d done to his cock.
“You know…” He started after he’d released me and helped me put on a robe, and was now massaging some lotion on my wrists. He looked nervous, almost unsure of himself, and the idea made me curious. “Call me crazy all you want, we can pretend I never even asked it after you get out of here.”
He took a deep breath before continuing and I felt my heartbeat pick up as I realised what he could be about to ask. “Would you consider becoming mine? My sub, I mean? We can talk to…”
I interrupted him by throwing myself at him, wrapping my arms around his shoulder as I buried my face on his neck. “I’d love to, Harry.” He didn’t immediately react, but then, I felt him reciprocate my hug before feeling his warm hands rubbing over my back.
“I’d love to too, sweetheart.”
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skylights2000 · 4 years ago
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Stress Reliever (Kazuichi x Reader)
I know I said I’d post this tomorrow, but I’ve been working on it for several days and finally finished it, and I’m incredibly impatient, so here we go!
This is also the first smut imagine I’m posting on my blog. I don’t know why, but I always get super embarrassed whenever I post smut, so I hope you like it. If you do, maybe I’ll most more in the future?
You could see how some people might think that Kazuichi was a delinquent. His appearance definitely gave off that vibe, but in reality, the thought was enough to make you laugh.
Kazuichi was a wimpy sweetheart that wanted nothing more than to be loved.
How did you know this?
Because you were dating that wimpy sweetheart.
Kazuichi was fun to mess with. His reactions to any kind of affection were so flustered and pure. You loved him so much that it made your heart hurt sometimes.
But sometimes, teasing Kazuichi took unexpected, but not entirely unwelcome, turns.
~
You liked kissing Kazuichi. You never got tired of how he leaned into you and sighed into your mouth. He was not only shorter than you (by a few inches, but still shorter), but he was also lighter than you. You often used that to your advantage. Picking him up and twirling him around, giving him piggyback rides, handing him stuff from the shelves he couldn’t reach, you loved stuff like that.
But most of all, you loved pulling him into your lap, which was where he was now. You had your arms wrapped around his waist and his around your back. He had his head on your shoulder while you absentmindedly twirled a strand of his hair.
Between the upcoming midterms and helping Miu with Kiibo while also trying to keep up with his own projects, Kazuichi was overstressed.
You’d been trying to be supportive and help wherever you could, but when Miu called, frantically explaining that Kazuichi had passed out in the middle of the garage, you decided enough was enough.
You’d gone and picked him up. He argued that he had things to get done, but you weren’t having any of it.
“You can come with me willingly, or I’ll carry you there instead.” You challenged, and after realizing that you were being completely serious, he sighed and agreed.
You also insisted that he come to your apartment. You didn’t trust Kazuichi to go to sleep if he went to his own. That’s how you ended up here on on your couch with Kazuichi.
There was one problem though.
Despite how tired he was, Kazuichi was so stressed out that he couldn’t fall asleep. You’d been sitting here for the past five minutes, listening to him mumble to himself about everything he had to get done, while you tried to think of something to help calm him down.
That was when something struck you. The idea made you blush, but you seriously couldn’t think of anything else.
You turned your head enough to kiss Kazuichi on the head. “Hey Kaz.” You nudged him with your shoulder until he sat up. Once he did, you smiled before you leaned forward and kissed him.
He made a sound of surprise, but after a second, he melted into you, kissing you back.
You trailed your hands up his back, cracking a smile when he shivered. “Are my hands cold?
“N-No, well yes, but that’s not wh-why-“
You slid your hands under his shirt, bursting into a fit of giggles when he yelped and tried to squirm away from you. You had mercy on him and removed your hands, instead, choosing to take his hands in yours.
You pressed soft kisses along his hands and arms while your hands slowly started to warm up, taking on the same temperature as his own.
“Better?” You asked playfully, and he nodded gratefully.
You smiled softly as you looked at him. His pink eyes seemed to shine when he was happy. It was captivating. You could easily get lost in his eyes, but you snapped out of it when he looked away.
“Wh-Why’re ya st-starin’ at me like that?”
“You have pretty eyes.”
“Don’tcha think the pink is a bit weird?”
The way he asked made it clear that people had said that before.
“I’m not talking about the pink.” You cupped his face gently. “I can see everything in your eyes. When you’re sad, they get stormy. When you’re happy, they shine. Your eyes are beautiful. Not because they’re pink. They’re beautiful because they’re yours, because I can see everything you are when I look you in the eyes.” You could feel his cheeks heating up under your hands.
You pulled his head down to yours and kissed him again, much deeper this time. You broke away, pressing a kiss to his cheek, then his jaw. You trailed little kisses down to his neck, listening to the way his breath hitched with each one.
“Wh-What’s gotten into you?”
“I figured if I tired you out, you’d be able to sleep.” You explained, scratching your cheek nervously. Saying it out loud made you feel a bit embarrassed.
There was a moment where he just stared at you as the implication behind your words sank in. You could tell when they did because he turned red all the way to the roots of his hair.
“O-Oh..u-um..”
“Is that okay with you?” You asked, choosing not to beat around the bush. You would never force him to do something he didn’t want to, but you had learned a long time ago that being blunt was best with him.
Your last boyfriend had been very dominant. Too dominant. He always insisted on knowing everywhere you went and everyone you met. He told you who you could hang out with, where you could go, and what you could do. You hated it.
You met Kazuichi a couple months after the two of you broke up, and it was a nice change of pace. Kazuichi was a good person, despite his obsession with Sonia at the time, and a good friend. He obviously cared very deeply for his friends.
Kazuichi may look like a tough guy, but that couldn’t be less true. He was a scaredy cat when something freaked him out. He liked to flirt with girls, but the second someone so much as complimented him, he turned into a stuttering mess.
It was adorable, and being around him taught you how to be more honest with what you felt. You no longer felt like you had to hide to maintain this perfect image of what someone thought you should be. You could say what you meant and not be afraid of how he’d react. You could just be yourself.
Being with Kazuichi also taught you how to be more blunt. Beating around bush just led to more trouble. He was also very clueless at times. If you didn’t say what you wanted, it would go right over his head.
Kazuichi was also shy, incredibly so. It led to some interesting, and frankly adorable, moments.
You were the more bold one, so you were usually the one to initiate things, and you were surprised to find that you didn’t mind it. Besides, it made the moments that Kazuichi did initiate anything all the more special.
It seemed now was one of those times too because, instead of responding to your question verbally, Kazuichi just kissed you again. He ran his tongue across your bottom lip, and when you parted your lips, he slid his tongue into your mouth.
You slid one of your hands into his hair, wrapping your other arm around his waist. You pulled him forward until his chest was pressed against yours, and you felt a shiver run down your spine when he gasped into your mouth.
You nipped at his lip, unable to keep back a smile when he moaned. “Feel good?”
He flushed, but he still nodded, an embarrassed smile on his face.
“That’s good.” You pressed a kiss just under his ear. “You know what to say if you want me to stop?”
Kazuichi was prone to saying stop when he was embarrassed, but when you actually did stop, he only got more embarrassed when he had to tell you, no, you hadn’t gone to far, and no, he wasn’t hurt. So, you picked something that still got the message across when he actually did want you to stop.
“Red.”
You smiled against his skin. “And when will I stop?”
You weren’t really sure when you got into the habit of asking him that, but you did it every time now.
Your ex boyfriend hadn’t been so lenient with you. If you started, no matter what you said, he wasn’t going to stop.
You never wanted Kazuichi to feel that way.
“Any time I want.”
You pecked him on the lips, a proud kind of smile on your face. “Never forget that, okay?”
He nodded with a smile of his own. “I won’t.”
You returned to peppering kisses along his skin. Eventually, you slid your hands under his shirt, pushing it up, and when he got the gist, he helped you pull it over his head.
You stole his beanie so you could run your fingers through his hair.
He gasped when you nipped at the base of his neck, sucking lightly at the red mark you’d made.
He was gripping your upper arms, unsure what to do with himself. You moved even lower, dragging your teeth along his collarbone. He shivered, something between a sigh and a moan falling from his lips.
He covered his mouth, biting his thumb to keep back another sound when you nipped at the skin there. Heat flared in his chest, thrumming under his skin until he felt like he was burning from the inside out. Arousal twisted low in his stomach, and he flushed when he realized that he was getting hard.
Fingers curled around his wrist, pulling his hand away from his mouth. “I like hearing you.” You murmured, connecting your mouths again. You smelt like strawberries and tasted like the chocolate you were eating earlier.
Your mouth was hot against his, and he pulled away with a gasp. “(Y-Y/n).”
You pressed a kiss just under his ear, a hand sliding up his back.
“H-Hey, st-stop.”
“Are you sure?” You teased, clearly enjoying how flustered he was getting.
“I’m ge-gettin’..”
“Turned on?” You finished for him when he didn’t continue.
He felt a wave of embarrassment at the words, but he nodded truthfully.
You smirked against his shoulder, a soft laugh bubbling from your chest. “What’s wrong with that?”
“I-It’s embarrassin’..”
You shifted back slightly, raising your head to look at him. He had turned red all the way up to his ears, and it was slowly spreading down his neck, giving his skin a pink hue. “Do you want me to stop?”
Your expression was no longer teasing. You were smiling gently at him, as if he was the most precious thing in the world. “You know what to say if you want me to stop.”
He opened his mouth, but no words came out.
“What do you want me to do?”
“I..” He closed his eyes so he wouldn’t have to look at you. “I-I like when you t-touch me.”
You hummed softly, experimentally trailing your fingers from the curve of his neck down to the center of his chest. “Like that?”
He nodded, swallowing nervously.
You used one hand to hold his jaw while you kissed him, running the other down his chest. Your fingers brushed over one of his nipples, and you grinned when he jumped, gasping into your mouth.
You leaned back, watching his face as you repeated the motion more deliberately. He was biting his lip, his hands curling into the back of the couch.
Sometimes, you swore he couldn’t get any cuter. “You’re really sensitive.”
If you thought he was red before, it was nothing compared to his face right now.
“Do-Don’t just say things like that!”
You just raised an eyebrow, lips curving into an amused smile. “What? I’m telling the truth!”
“J-Just cause it’s true doesn’t mean ya have to say it out loud!”
You shook your head softly. “It’s so easy to mess with you.”
All of a sudden, you smiled deviously. “If you’re really not that sensitive, then I’m sure you won’t mind if I do this.” You squeezed his nipple, flicking it lightly with your finger, and he moaned.
“H-Hey! That’s n-not fair!”
“Who said I was being fair?” Your hands trailed down to his waist, and you leaned forward, running your tongue over his nipple.
His hand came up to your shoulder like he was going to push you away, but he ended up gripping it instead.
You began to suck at it, rolling his other nipple between your fingers, and you were pleasantly surprised when he whined low in his throat.
You let go, moving until you could stand up, taking him with you. You carried him into your bedroom, dropping him unceremoniously on your bed. Before he could complain, you climbed onto the bed too, straddling him.
You curled your hands into his hair, and Kazuichi felt caught off guard by the adoration and love in your eyes.
You leaned forward, pressing a kiss to his lips. “God, I love you so much.” You said softly, kissing along his jaw and down to his neck.
Kazuichi moaned when you sucked at the skin at the base of his neck. He slipped his hands under your shirt, running his hands up your back. Your skin was soft and cold against his burning skin. He ran his hands further up your back. He could feel your shoulder blades shift, feel the dip between them, feel the dimple at the bottom of your back. He tugged at your shirt, and you broke away from him to help him pull it over your head.
“You want me to take these?” He asked tapping the edge of your glasses.
“Nah, I like being able to see you.” You said, smirking playfully at him.
He slapped your shoulder. “Don’t say things like that!” He retorted, cheeks flushing a bright shade of red.
You laughed warmly, hands pressed against his shoulders. You leaned down to press a kiss to his pulse point, feeling his heart beat wildly under your lips.
“Hm, what if I told you that you look really cute like this?” You asked, kissing down his chest.
“L-Like what?” Kazuichi asked shakily.
“All flushed and embarrassed.” You responded running your hands up his back. You sucked at his collarbone, and he moaned softly.
“I-“ He tried to say something, but no words came out. He felt overwhelmed. Kazuichi could feel heat curling in his stomach, but you weren’t done.
“And what if I told you that I like hearing you moan.” You asked, amusement sparking in your voice.
His breaths were coming out in small pants.
“If I said that seeing you get all worked up is kinda hot, what would you do then?” You asked teasingly.
“I-I don’t-“ Kazuichi started, but he was abruptly cut off by a moan when you ran your tongue over one of his nipples.
You began to suck at it, your teeth occasionally brushing over it. Your other hand came up and began to massage his other nipple, and Kazuichi arched into the touch, moaning your name.
You pulled away, leaning up to connect your lips again.
The heat in Kazuichi’s stomach flared, and he tangled his hands in your hair.
You began to kiss down his chest and along his stomach, leaving hickeys every now and then. He squirmed underneath you. Kazuichi felt like his body was burning from the inside out. He was hard, and he knew you could probably feel it. The thought embarrassed and excited him at the same time. When you nipped at his waist, he couldn’t stop himself from bucking his hips. He whined when your hips met, and to his surprise, you began to rock your hips against his.
“Better?” You asked, smiling lightly at him.
Kazuichi felt like his brain was short circuiting. This felt more than good.
Kazuichi whimpered, gripping your shoulders desperately. He could feel that heat in his stomach rising wildly.
“S-Stop or I-I’ll-“ He cut himself off when he moaned again.
“Go ahead.” You responded, leaning down to suck and nip at his neck.
He was so close.
You bit down at the base of his neck, and Kazuichi squeezed his eyes shut as the heat pooling in his stomach finally exploded. He whimpered as his body tensed and trembled. His back arched, and he moaned your name, practically begging you not to stop, and you didn’t. You rocked your hips together through his orgasm, only stopping once he had calmed down again.
You climbed off him, and for a second, he feared you might leave, but instead, you turned back to him and held out your hand.
“Come on, let’s get you cleaned up.” You said, smiling warmly at him.
“But you didn’t-“ Kazuichi started, but you shook your head.
“I wanted this time to be about you.” You responded, smiling lovingly at him.
Kazuichi felt his heart swell. He really couldn’t have gotten luckier. He needed you to know that.
So he stood up and gave you a kiss filled with love and happiness, and when he pulled away, you gave him a dopey smile and pulled him towards the bathroom. You took a shower together. Kazuichi wanted to care for you too, so he ran a warm bath. He got in and motioned for you to join him. You climbed in and sat down, letting yourself sink back against his chest. Kazuichi got some soap and threaded his hands through your hair. After washing your hair, he picked up a cup and helped you rinse the soap away.
You smiled contentedly and returned the favor by helping him wash his hair. You got out and dried off, and you brought Kazuichi a fresh pair of clothes that he had left at your house.
You got dressed and brushed your hair and teeth. As you were walking out of the bathroom, Kazuichi moved forward, sweeping you off the ground and throwing you lightly onto the bed. You laughed joyfully, head tilted back and eyes shining.
You helped him pull the covers back, and you both climbed into bed. You immediately curled your arms around him and pulled him closer. He couldn’t stop himself from grinning at you.
“I love you so much.” He told you softly, his heart swelling with love.
You smiled back at him, pressing a soft kiss to his lips. “I love you too.”
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marshmallowprotection · 4 years ago
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Camellia
Pairing: Choi Saeran/Reader
Description: Ray was a princess no matter what she thought of herself and you were determined to give her everything that a princess was worthy of. She was deserving of her fantasy and you were going to do everything you could if it meant that she could sparkle and shine as the royalty you knew her to be.
Word Count:  3934
Fem!Ray x Reader
[Read On AO3]
She had made it seem like there was nothing that she could ever do to allow herself to be the person that she wanted to be. 
She had allowed herself to believe that there was nothing she could do to change anything about the situation that she was in. Yet, late at night when she was ruminating in her thoughts and when she spoke to you on the phone, it would reveal these little fantasies of hers that would make your heart swell with admiration and fancy.
Ray was a very interesting person. There was so much about her that you didn't know and yet there was so much that you wanted to discover. 
The fact that you didn't know everything that you possibly could wasn't a bad thing, oh, you considered it to be a good thing because every moment you were learning something new about this kind-hearted soul who looked at you as if you can move the Sun and the Earth.
She put every ounce of her effort into maintaining the server and workup of the game that she had created. She was often so busy with making sure that everything was running the way that it was meant to, but she didn't get to see you as much as she wanted. You didn't get to see her as much as you wanted.
It was nothing personal, she was kind of a workaholic.
Even if it was trying to take care of herself by making a nice meal, or getting some rest. She was always concerned about making sure that you were okay more than anything else. It was never about what she was doing or what she needed to do to make sure that she was having a good day. It was always about your comfort and what you needed to be happy in this place.
Never once had you seen Ray do something for herself.
She was incredibly selfless, to a degree that it was almost worrying because everything came before her health and well-being. It was why those little fleeting moments late at night when she would reveal secrets of her heart to you, that you would relish every second of it. You knew that nobody else had the privy of knowing her in the way that you did.
You didn't know her through the way that the characters had been created when the game was in development with more than just herself behind everything, but what you did know was how she gauged your reactions when you were playing and how she was constantly searching for your reaction. 
You could tell that she wanted to take everything you said seriously, and it wasn't just because she was a developer that wanted to make sure that no bugs were going wrong. No, never once had you felt like this was a business transaction between people. She hung on every single word that you said like it was a lifeline. 
The way that she looked at you when you were talking was like someone seeing the Sun for the first time, or seeing the moon on a cloudless night
Ray listened to you and treated you better than anyone that you had ever met in your entire life. 
She made you feel like you are on cloud nine, and never once did you feel like your presence was unwanted or unneeded. She made you feel like you were truly something special, and it was because of that that every time you thought of her, you could feel your heart fluttering in your chest.
There was no denying that you felt something strongly for Ray. You weren't going to shove that feeling aside because it was just so palpable now that there was no ignoring it. It did give you an idea of something that you could do to make her feel like she was special. Because one thing that you had noticed in her late-night ruminations was her desire to feel like your princess.
Ray would spin these stories when she was having a hard time sleeping or when she was working so hard that she needed to relax her brain for just a minute to be able to continue working as hard as she was. She mentioned that she would close her eyes sometimes and imagine herself as a princess who lived in a tall tower. 
She saw herself as someone that had been trapped and hidden away from the world for her protection by her Savior and guardian, yet, she kept gazing out of the window to see the world that she was being protected from. 
She longed to touch the grass, the trees, the sky, the seas, and anything else that she could. 
The part of her story that made your voice hitch was when she mentioned the lovely princess that lived outside of her tower that would wander in the gardens that she desired to see firsthand. This princess was far more beautiful than the flowers and made the trapped princess both envious and fall in love at the same time. She yearned to walk the gardens with the freed princess.
Every time she would reach the end of her little story, you would shiver as she whispered, “That princess… she’s you, my precious game tester. Like Briar Rose, wandering the forest without a care in the world… waiting for her dreams to come true as she fails to realize just how lovely she is… and maybe… maybe soon she’ll stumble into her destined love.” 
With stars and affection in her eyes, she would call you her favorite princess. You knew that she thought well of this fantasy because she had decorated the room that you were staying in to feel like a room meant for a princess. She would always bring you flowers, and she would go out of her way to make sure that everyone treated you with the utmost care. 
It made your heart flutter so strongly that you didn't know what to do. But, what were you meant to do? What could you say when someone of her wonder and amazement called you something like that? 
All you could do was think of how she made you feel and how warm you felt on the inside. You have never felt so strongly for someone before in your entire life, and you wanted to give her the world. She wanted to give you the world, but you were very hell-bent on making sure that she had it first. 
Yet, she deserved to be that fairytale princess who ran amongst the flowers and tasted the sweetest berries that could reach her lips. No, she needed it and you were going to find a way to do it. No matter how much you had to do to make it happen and no matter how much thought and planning would go into it. 
Ray deserved to feel like she was on top of the world because she, more than anybody you ever knew, was worthy of admiration. If it could only be possible for a day, you would make sure that she had a day where she was allowed to be herself and allowed to be the princess that you knew she was. 
So, you set out making a day just for Ray. It took some thought and convincing on your end, but you managed to piece together everything you needed. There were a lot of little parts that had to come together to make things work, and you had done all of it on your own without any help in the slightest apart from one or two things. 
Ray’s birthday was very soon and thanks to that fact, and you weren’t sure how you did it, but you had gotten the Savior to let Ray have a couple of hours in the afternoon off-duty. You had a feeling this might be the only time she would get a break this month, so you were going to make the best of it so she would have a moment to look back on and smile in tough times. 
“What’s all this…?” 
“You’ll see, Ray, it’s a surprise.” 
It was meant to be a surprise because she seemed floored when someone came to her workroom to bring her to your room. Though, you paid her surprise no mind and beamed. It was always you who was escorted to meet her in the gardens on days like this, so she never thought that someone would come and ask her to do the same. 
She seemed unsure of what to think at that moment but when you extended your hand to her, she took it and you knew that she was putting all of her faith into you. 
You put your plan into motion without a second thought, “Is it okay if I style you for the day, Ray?” 
“Style…?” she looked at you as her brow furthered. “Oh, do you mean that you want to… do my hair and things of that nature?” 
Nodding, you agreed. You sat her down at the vanity mirror and offered to do her hair and makeup for the day. Her hair was always neat and properly curled whenever you saw her in the morning, but she claimed that she only had enough time to put on strawberry gloss when she paused in front of the mirror.
“It won’t take too terribly long,” you promised. 
Ray kept her hands clasped together on her lap as you gently ran a brush through her curls. “I don’t mind… I’m flattered that you want to do something like this for me. Take as long as you want.” 
She was patient and understanding, but a part of you felt like she said that because she liked the feeling of you fawning over her like this. You wouldn’t deny that you didn’t feel the same way as Ray showered you with adoration. When she pressed a hand to your cheek and gazed deeply into your eyes, you would’ve done anything she asked. 
It was as simple as that. 
When you beckoned her forward, she would follow, and when she urged you to come to her side, you would follow. It was like a song and dance that you knew very well, each of you taking turns at leading the melody along. 
You were very careful with her skin as you applied some foundation and rouge. Her skin was very light because she didn’t go out very often, almost like porcelain that was close to breaking if you weren’t careful with the way you held it within your hands. She was naturally a beauty but you wanted to help her feel confident in that. 
She always complimented the way that you did your makeup, so it only seemed fair that you do something amazing in return. She refused to look into your eyes as you dabbled some gloss on your finger and brushed it against her lips, though you could feel her watching you from the corner of her eyes. 
Though she claimed her lips were often dry and cracked, you could claim otherwise, and you couldn’t help but wonder what it would feel like pressed against your lips. You had to shake the thought away whenever it arose because you weren’t going to nudge her into doing something that she wasn’t ready for. 
Her hair was shoulder-length, but the curls that you touched up with heat and spray bobbed just over them thanks to the tight swirls in her hair. Her bangs often fell in front of her eyes, but you had the foresight to gently tuck it back out of the way with a flower hairpin that was amongst the items that she had given to you with the room. 
Ray leaned into your touch every step of the way, and when you pulled your hand away to admire your handiwork, she followed your touch until she realized what she was doing. Her cheeks turning warmer and warmer as she tried to hide her embarrassment. Ray was starved about as much as anyone could be for physical touch. 
She hadn’t looked at the mirror yet. However, she did look at you for answers and perhaps a reflection in your eyes. “How… how does it look, then? I mean, I’m sure it looks great since you’re the one that did all the work on something as plain and boring as me, but…” 
“I think it’s missing something, actually, Ray,” you said. 
You paused if only briefly to glance between Ray and the closet in the corner of the room. You weren’t done with her yet, however, and as lovely as she looked at the moment, you wanted her to be able to see herself the way that you always imagined her to be. Ray followed your eyes as if it would give her an answer. 
Ray hesitated, “Missing something? You’ve already troubled yourself so much for me today… you don’t have to do anything more, I promise.” 
“I have just the thing, Ray. Don’t worry about it. I think you’ll want to see yourself after we had the missing part.” 
She seemed reluctant but she would never discourage you from listening to whatever you were thinking of doing. So, you led her over to the closet and tucked out the outfit that you’ve picked out personally for her to wear. 
That had taken the most trouble to find with your limited sources here in Magenta, but you had gotten it after some soul-searching… and strong begging until someone sighed and did what you asked of them. You had your ways that worked and you were going to keep them until they didn’t work anymore. 
You offered to help her get dressed, but Ray was still very anxious about revealing any of her body to you. You understood the sentiment and turned your back to her as fabric glided to the ground with a soft pitter-patter. 
Fabric rustled and fluttered behind you until you heard that soft voice ask you to lace up the ribbon in the back of her as her hands were just a bit too short. 
It only took you a few moments to tie back the pink ribbon with a few flicks of your wrist. With a smile, you led her back over to the mirror covering your hands over her eyes so it didn’t, “spoil the surprise too soon!”
The sound of nervous giggles flooded that room because you felt so giddy and Ray couldn’t stop the infectious feeling of your happiness. She had mentioned that plenty of times before and now you were just so happy that she was about to have a day fit for a real princess such as herself. As you took a step back, you felt her hand grasp at yours. 
“...Wait,” she murmured. Her eyes were still closed tightly as if not to break the illusion that you had created. “I want to see us together.” 
You smiled. “I could never say no to you, princess.” 
At that nickname usage, Ray let out a gasp and opened her eyes. She looked at the mirror as it was the first thing she could see without checking where she was in the room, and her mint eyes settled on her face as she realized what you have done. She was staring directly at someone who looked every bit of the princess that she had tried to describe you to be. She didn’t say anything about it, she just kept staring. 
You had carefully tucked her hair into neat curls but a good portion was curled back with a pink rose. She seemed to be admiring that detail for the longest time, and the big dress that she was wearing was very ornate in detail, every bit of a Lolita who aimed to dress like a princess in layered petticoats and ribbons. 
It was pink, as you had surmised that she liked the color pink, but you added a little blue necklace around her neck since that had to be her other favorite color. 
Despite herself, she let out the softest giggle that seemed to relish in her delight at how you’d dressed her. She clenched your hand once, twice, and then thrice. “I… I don’t know what to say… nobody’s ever done something like this for me before.” 
“I told you, princess,” you lifted her hand to your lips as she hung on your every word. Her eyes watching you in the mirror. “Today is about you. Anything your heart desires. But, it’s not over yet, this is just the start. After all, I couldn’t take the princess out to her garden without making her feel as beautiful as she is on the inside.” 
Ray murmured your name in surprise. 
“C’mon, you’ve got more surprises, my lady.” 
You could see the way that tears splotched to the corner of her eyes but she didn’t dare allow herself to cry and ruin what you had done. After a gentle tug of her hand, you were able to lead her out of the room and deep into the gardens.
You knew the path by heart now and you didn’t have to worry about getting lost. She didn’t need to worry about anything. You would do everything. You had asked someone to help you set out some of the details so you could focus on spoiling Ray in the meantime, and you were happy to see that someone had helped you. 
They had set out the tea table as you had asked them to do, but the little cakes and pastries had all been of your making. Now, you knew you weren’t quite as great as she was when it came to baking—
But, you didn’t care about that. You knew it was a little sloppy, but Ray never once commented on that. She just held tightly to your hand and stared at everything. Her lips were parted into this small o-shape that she couldn’t hide. It was cute. You didn’t want to give away your laugh about it yet. 
She let go of your hand just to inspect everything. Her hands running against the edge of the tablecloth and admiring the detail that you had gone to for her, all to make sure that she had the tea she loved and the sweets that she had dreamed of tasting and making. It had been tough to figure them all out but it was worth it. 
To see the look in her eyes and the wonder on her face made you so happy. 
What mattered was that Ray got that date in the garden that she had desired for so very long. She talked about it so often that you knew how to paint the scenery down to the smallest detail. It was her dream to give to you, but you were gifting it back. 
“This is…” 
You already felt like you were special just by being at Ray’s side. 
“Your dream, right?” 
It was like her dream had come to life. 
“How did you…?” 
Ray spun around to face you as you set aside your phone, the gentle hum of music coming from the speaker as it rested against the table. This was a dream but it was reality at the same time, this was real. You offered her your hand and smiled, “You wouldn’t be too terribly bothered if I were to ask the princess for a dance, right?” 
“The answer is always yes, for you,” she murmured. 
Her gloved palm rested against yours without a moment of hesitation, but her eyes were filled with far too many emotions to understand all of them. You just knew that the star-struck look on her face made you feel electrified. 
“Can I tell you a story?” 
“I’d love to hear one.” 
She leaned into your arms and the two of you swayed together as the music played in the background. It was the perfect moment. 
“There was once a princess hidden away in a tall tower,” you began to say as the memory came flooding to you. “She loved to gaze out over the gardens of the castle next door. She knew that she was safe in her tower, but every day, she saw the princess of the neighboring castle visit the garden day after day, she found herself wanting to be close to the other princess, but never knowing how.” 
“She thought that the princess would never notice her, so she resigned herself to gazing out of her window every day. However, what the tower princess didn’t know was that the princess that visited the garden had noticed her every day. That’s why she visited her garden so often. She came every day just to catch a glimpse of the maiden locked away in the tall tower.” 
“Her favorite part of the day was when she realized that the princess had come to her window because she could see the girl with snow-white hair and rosy cheeks. One day, she made a plan, she decided that she would sneak the princess out of her tower for a day. She worked hard to find the hidden door to the tower, and visited her princess, offering to escort her outside for the day, as not to anger her mother.” 
“The tower princess agreed because she was so taken with the garden’s princess, and the two of them shared a lovely day underneath a willow tree, folding rows of flower crowns and enjoying each other’s company. Though their perfect day did have to come to an end, neither princess wanted to leave the other behind now that they had finally met.” 
That had caught Ray’s attention and she was now looking at you with a curious glint in her eyes, her head cocked. “What happened next?” 
You were adding onto the story that she had created and painting a picture of hope for her instead of yearning that would never be completed. She hung on every word and you found yourself unable to look away. 
“They both devised a plan to unite their kingdoms, but this plan was going to take time… they had to put their heads together to settle the fighting that started between their two kingdoms in the first place… however, they knew that as long as they had each other, they would be able to change things for the better, they decided all of that in a day, as they had fallen in love with one another.” 
Your free hand grazed against Ray’s hip and she let out a little gasp at the soft touch. You leaned over and brushed your forehead against hers. Neither of you saying anything as she breathed in the breath that you exhaled. You weren’t sure whose heart was beating loudly at that moment, it could have been both of you. 
“Do you want to know how they sealed their promise of happiness?” you whispered the question with a flutter of your eyelashes. 
“How?” Ray asked. 
Without saying another word, you simply kissed your princess and took her breath away with one gesture. Underneath the shaded tree of the gardens, you found peace and prosperity with your princess. You wanted to give her everything she could ever dream of and you had gifted that joyful dream into her hands. 
Now, you could only hope that this paradise around you could truly become a place where Ray could be happy… if it wouldn’t, well, you wouldn’t stop until you could protect her heart from being hurt ever again. 
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taetaespeaches · 4 years ago
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“My friends want to meet you.”
namjoon x reader (or oc) genre: smut; fluff; angst word count: 2K
a/n: Daisy is confused and Joon is getting desperate for clarity. This includes quick changing emotions and an effort on both their parts to stifle their growing affection for one another. I hope you all enjoy, and thanks for reading! :)) 
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THERE he sat, at the bottom of the bed with his legs folded in front of him, one elbow positioned on the inner side of his knee as he rested his forehead on his knuckles. His eyebrows were knit together as he focused on the words he etched across the notebook pages, the ink expressing his inner thoughts into rhymes and phrases he would later put to a beat. Shirtless with a pair of lounge shorts on, he was glowing and beautiful. You couldn’t look away.
With his t-shirt draped over your upper body, you nuzzled your head further into the pillows, sighing contently, still buzzing in your post-sex glow. Namjoon shifted his gaze to yours with a soft smile. “Are you bored?” He asked you, you flashing him a grin back.
“Far from it,” you assured him. “How’s writing going?”
Looking down at his scribblings, he shrugged. “I’m feeling inspired,” he told you, glancing back up to you to watch as you sat up, stretching your arms over your head.
Holding your eyes for a moment, you gasped, playfully pointing to yourself, mouthing “me?”
The man chuckled breathily, flashing his dimples at you in that way that made your heart pound just a little harder than usual. “Do you want to read them?”
The smile fell from your face immediately, a look of surprise overtaking your features as you stared at him curiously. “Wait, really?”
“I mean, if you want,” he added nervously.
Nodding, you scooted down the bed quickly until you were sitting shoulder to shoulder with the man. “Of course I want to,” you assured him gently. As you stared down at the journal, Namjoon placed it into your lap, your hands brushing overtop his as you replaced their grip on the pages.
The words were meticulously chosen, each phrase perfectly flowing into the next, the hopeful theme blending into a melancholy undertone that captured a moment in time so specific and real, the stillness of the room stifling as you interpreted the emotions expressed. You didn’t realize you were holding your breath as you read over the ink multiple times until Namjoon’s fingers brushed the side of your face. Exhaling, you leaned into his touch just as his lips found the top of your cheek bone.
“These are incredible,” you complimented, your voice just barely above a whisper, Namjoon humming as he placed another kiss to your hairline.
“Thank you,” he replied quietly, you turning to look at him. Bringing a hand to his chest, you gently flattened your palm over his heart.
“It’s like an ocean in there,” you whispered, not even sure you spoke the words out loud until Namjoon placed his hand over top yours, curling his fingers over yours. Pressing his lips to your forehead, he breathed out slowly, the air from his exhale fanning across the top of your head. You wanted to know the depths of his heart, but the fear of drowning kept you from allowing yourself to dive into him completely. I have to keep a distance.
Contradicting your thoughts, however, you found yourself leaning into Namjoon’s sturdy frame, nuzzling your face into the side of his neck as he wrapped his arms around your shoulders, holding you close to him in a way that made you feel both vulnerable and safe at the same time. How was that possible? You asked yourself. Could you really find comfort in vulnerability, or did it only open you up to hurt and suffering?  
Maybe you shouldn’t have relaxed in his arms, but you did. And you sighed contentedly.
“My friends want to meet you,” Namjoon told you suddenly, his low voice quiet, even in its proximity to your ear.
“Your members?” You asked for clarification, Namjoon humming in confirmation. “They know about me?”
“Well, Jimin walked in on us,” he reminded you, you letting out a light laugh at the memory. “But yeah, they all know I’ve been hanging out with someone. They don’t know any details though, but they’ve definitely noticed I’ve been staying here more instead of the dorm.”
You stayed still against his body, listening to the way his heart thumped against his chest nervously. His uneasiness in bringing this topic up made your own heart ache both in affection and guilt. It wasn’t fair to keep him in this uncertainty of what the two of you were.
“Do you want me to meet them?” You asked him tentatively, pulling away enough to look up at his face.
“I do,” he told you simply, his words coated in hope and a sense of openness that startled you.
“Ok, Joon,” you nodded. “I’ll meet your friends.” His eyes widened in surprise and excitement and it sent a dagger straight to your heart, realizing his first expectation was to be disappointed by you.
“Really?” He asked innocently, making it impossible to hold back a smile. “You’re not just doing this for me, are you?” And there was that doubt again. The doubt you’d made him become accustom to. Why can’t I just do the right thing?
“Of course I’m doing it for you,” you told him. “But not in a bad way,” you quickly added. “If it makes you happy, then I absolutely want to do that, Joon.” The man scanned your features thoughtfully, his eyes intense as he took in yours words. “But not just for you either,” you continued. “I want to meet them, I’m curious about them.”
An adorable smile overtook Namjoon’s face as he ducked his head downward to avoid your gaze. “You’re sure?” He asked, glancing upward as you smiled, endeared by him.
“Yes,” you told him simply. “I’m sure.” Namjoon nodded slowly as your smile turned into a cheeky one, the man’s eyebrows raising as he waited for your next comment. “Do you think they’ll tell me embarrassing stories about you?” You asked, Namjoon scoffing as he grabbed your waist quickly, pushing your back to the bed.
Hovering over you, he flashed you a dimply grin as he shook his head. “No teaming up with my members, that’s not fair,” he whined childishly, you giggling in response.
“No promises,” you teased, the man tickling your sides slightly, you squirming underneath him as you laughed loudly.
“We need to be a united front,” he insisted, you laughing even more at his comment.
“Mhmm, united, sure,” you continued to mess with the man. “Whatever you say, babe,” you said dismissively, Namjoon shaking his head with a sigh.
Placing your hand at the back of his head, you pulled him to your lips, kissing him with a passion that would have made anyone think you were established lovers. Namjoon easily fell into step with you, his hand gripping your waist underneath the shirt as his other reached for your bare leg, squeezing the flesh of your thigh.
Your hands settled on his lower back and ass, pulling his hips down to meet yours as you lifted your own. The man groaned against your mouth, the sound encouraging you to slide your hand beneath his shorts, squeezing his ass teasingly, Namjoon chuckling into the kiss. However, when you dragged your hand toward his front, he reached down to stop you.
“Hang on, babe, I just-”
“Are you ok?” You asked in concern, your eyes wide as you searched his face. “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing, no, I just, I want to ask you something,” he told you, your heart racing at the seriousness of his tone. Please don’t. “When you meet my members, how am I supposed to introduce you?”
Playing dumb, you smirked at him. “By my name?” You started, Namjoon licking his lips as he shot you a slight glare. “Hey, guys, this is-”
“You know what I mean,” he interrupted you, the smile disappearing from your face as you looked past him to avoid his stern gaze.
“This sounds a lot like a ‘what are we?’ conversation,” you whispered sadly, Namjoon sighing.
Ducking his head into your vision, you met his pleading eyes. “I mean, we’ve been on dates, we hang all the time, we have sex, we-”
“We’re friends, Joon,” you cut him off, “we’re friends who,” you shrugged, “hook up and- I don’t know,” you admitted as you choked back your emotions, not feeling as though you had a right to cry when you were the one holding you both back.
Nodding, his expression changed from sad to distant as his throat bobbed with a swallow. “Right,” he continued nodding, “No, yeah, that’s right.”
“Joon,” you started, only to be cut off with a kiss from the man as he attempted to salvage the earlier mood. “Namjoon,” you mumbled against his lips.
“No, no, it’s ok,” he assured you, leaving a quick kiss to your nose. “We’re friends, I know that.”
As the man kissed down your neck, your eyes stung with tears that you tried to blink away. He easily slid your shirt up your body, exposing your chest to him, and wasted no time in placing his wet mouth to your warm skin. You quickly wiped away a tear as it slipped from the corner of your eye into your hairline. What the fuck am I doing?
As he worked across your chest, Namjoon slid his hand underneath your panties, his fingers instantly making contact with your clit. Letting out a small moan, you wrapped your arms around the back of his neck. Looking up at you, he licked his lips as his eyes latched onto yours.
Pulling him to you, you kissed him deeply, trying to physically express to him how much you cared for him. Namjoon grinded his hips down against yours, causing you to moan into his mouth as you threaded your fingers into the hair at the nape of his neck.
Separating from you, he reached over to the bedside table to grab a condom. Sitting up, supporting yourself on your forearms, you watched as Namjoon stripped his briefs off, his face focused and jaw jutted as he put the condom on.
Glancing up at you, he found you watching him intently, your head cocked to the side as you appreciated the man’s physique. “Why are you not naked?” He asked you before his lips curved up into a fond smile.
Sitting up more, you pulled your shirt over your head, reclining back on your forearms with a smirk. “This better, Dimples?”
With a light scoff, Namjoon lunged forward, grabbing the tops of your underwear, you lifting your hips off the bed so he could slide them down your legs in a quick movement. Hovering over you once more, he pressed a sweet kiss to your lips before resting his forehead against your own as he slid into you.
Moaning at the feeling of him, you arched your back, kissing him again. Namjoon rocked his hips into you, grunting slightly at the pleasure he felt because of you. You had slept together countless times throughout the weeks you’d been spending time with one another, but every time was as good as the last, if not better.
There was a closeness you felt to you when you were sexually intimate, as if a barrier was temporarily lowered, allowing you both to just exist with one another. With his hips picking up speed and force, you grabbed the sides of his face, holding him there as you watched his features appreciatively.
As your eyes stared into one another’s, yours became misty once again, Namjoon looking at you with adoration and so much care that it made you want to stay in that moment forever.
“I like you a lot, Joon,” you confessed, your vision becoming blurry as your lash line filled with tears. Closing your eyes to hide your emotion, Namjoon lowered his lips to yours, kissing you softly. Letting out a shaky breath, you kept your orbs shut as your lashes became wet. “I need you to know that,” you told him, Namjoon pecking your lips again, and again, and again.
“I know,” he assured you, kissing you once more. “I like you too.”
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because-of-a-friend · 4 years ago
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Boyfriend!Seungcheol Fluff
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Thanks for the requests and compliments anons and @seungcheoluwu​ !!! Y’all are all too sweet! I really hope you guys like this one! Remember everyone, this is a series I only do by request, so if I’m missing someone you want, just request it! I already have Seungkwan and DK requested so those will be out soon!
MASTERLIST
Seungcheol | Jeonghan | Joshua | Jun | Hoshi | Wonwoo | Woozi | DK | Mingyu | Minghao | Seungkwan | Vernon | Dino 
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Honestly
Between being a trainee
Debuting in a kpop group
Having the responsibilities of a leader
And always being mostly concerned with keeping the other boys safe and happy
Coups doesn’t really ever think about dating
His life is just a whirlwind of responsibilities that never really seems to end
Anytime the thought crosses his mind, he just reminds himself that he doesn’t really have the time
As the leader, everything falls back on him so keeps any other distractions outside of Seventeen minimal so the other boys can always depend on him no matter when or where it is 
But lately
He feels like he’s been able to breathe easier
Seventeen is successful 
All the boys have grown and are so responsible and able to handle most things on their own 
So Coups is slowly having some responsibilities lifted from his shoulders
And one day he realizes that the idea of dating doesn’t seem so impossible anymore
But who would he even date?
He’s pushed that idea so far out of his head that he hasn’t even considered whether he would date anyone around him 
He’s embarrassed to admit it, but there’s a part of him that’s really shy about things like that so he doesn’t even know if he has it in him to go out and date
And there’s another part of him that he’s even more embarrassed of that really wants a magical love story, a spark
He just doesn’t feel like he has that with anyone near him
And then one day, he runs into you
“Oh my god, Seungcheol?”
He sighs, expecting a fan, readying himself to be bright and sociable 
But he knows you
The two of you went to school together years ago
“[Y/N]?”
“Seungcheol, it is you! This is so great!” 
You exclaim and then pull him into a hug
He happily returns it, feeling a familiar warmth from seeing someone from his past
“This is insane, I honestly didn’t think I was ever going to see you again!” 
“Oh yeah” he looks down awkwardly. “I’ve been busy...”
“Well yeah, you’re only the leader of one of the biggest kpop groups out there!”
He knows that, of course he does
He’s worked long and hard to be S.Coups of Seventeen
But when you say it, he feels shy for some reason 
“Oh yeah... I guess”
You laugh happily 
“Hey, we have to catch up sometime! When are you free?”
Seungcheol rattles off his schedule for the next week
You find a free spot that you share, grab his number, and make the plans
It’s lunch at a restaurant you had never been to before
You sit awkwardly at the table you grabbed and wait anxiously for Cheol to show up
When he does run in, he stops at the entrance to look for you
When he spots you, he pauses, taking time to straighten out his clothes and brush out his hair
He clears his throat and then calls to you
You feel relief fill your veins when your eyes land on Cheol
You wave at him, a grin spread across your face
He rushes over to plop down in the seat across from you
Once you two catch up on what’s been going on, there’s a bit of a silence
He’s worried that that’s it
You two just had those few good moments and now you won’t have anything to talk about anymore
But then you bring up a story from your school days
“Remember that time, Minhyuk was rushing to get to class, but he wanted something to drink first...”
“And his hand got stuck in the vending machine???”
“Yes!”
You both laugh and bring up more memories and laugh more
It eventually opens up more conversation 
And soon speech just flows easily between you two 
Then Seungcheol looks down at his phone and realizes you two have been sitting there for hours
And to him that’s the sign
There’s a spark
“Hey, [Y/N], do you maybe want to get dinner sometime?”
“Are you asking me on a date Choi Seungcheol?”
“Yes, how about it?”
“I think I’d like that very much”
Dating Seungcheol is easy
He makes it easy
He’s attentive and caring and selfless and mature
He’s a cookie-cutter perfect boyfriend
You’re spoiled as hell
Cheol loves deeply and fully and that love spills out in every way imaginable
He spends even more time on his schedule so he knows he can always make time for you
He’s always affectionate and it’s always in the ways that make you feel the most safe and loved and comforted
I mean, it’s hard not to when sitting in his strong arms
And he treats you so tenderly
Hand holding always includes soft strokes of his thumb up and down your skin
Hugs are tight and long and include sweet whispers 
Cuddling is always comfy
He loves random unconventional affection, like tapping his head against yours, brushing your noses together, plucking your chin
Kisses are always either sweet pecks on your nose, forehead, cheeks and lips
Or slow, deep, sensual kisses 
He takes affection pretty seriously since it’s one of the ways he shows he loves you
Sometimes you wonder why he’s so good to you
Or why your relationship feels so... big
Like seriously it feels like something so incredible and beautiful
One night, Cheol is walking you home and you voice your thoughts out loud
He laughs 
“Are you seriously having thoughts like that because you have a good boyfriend?”
You pout
“Seriously, Cheol, I’m just asking, why are you so good to me?”
He shrugs “Cuz I’m dating you?”
“I know that but... I don’t know”
He smiles and pulls something out of his pocket before handing it to you
“Because you’re special and you deserve it” 
You look down at what he handed you and your heart stops
It’s a little paper flower
Your mind gets taken back to high school
It was an overnight school trip 
Seungcheol had actually been able to come on that one, which was rare due to his schedule when he was a trainee
So everyone was excited to have him come along, the whole class celebrated for him to actually be able to come on the trip
You wanted to be excited too in order to be a good classmate
But 
You’d been having a rough week
Things went wrong with friends, family, grades
So you were kind of off the whole trip
You can’t even sleep
So you get up in the middle of the night and sneak out and walk around outside
It’s really pretty 
There’s a forest and a river
The stars are clear
You sit on the bank of the river and watch the stars sparkle in the reflection of the water
You jump when you hear someone walking behind you
“Hello? Is someone there?”
You can hear your voice shaking, and you feel dumb
“Relax, [Y/N], it’s just me!” Cheol’s bright voice sounds out from the darkness behind you
“Oh, hi Seungcheol, what are you doing out here?”
“I just went to use the bathroom. What about you? Why are you out here?”
“Couldn’t sleep”
You shrug and turn back to the river, embarrassed at the feeling of tears filling your eyes
Cheol’s shoulder brushes against yours as he sits next to you
“Wow, the view of this river is something else, can’t get this back home”
You shake your head to try and disguise your gesture of wiping tears off your face with your sweatshirt sleeves
There’s a moment of silence
“You don’t have to be embarrassed of crying, [Y/N]”
You freeze at his words
“Sorry if I’m making you uncomfortable, it’s just that... you’re not very good at hiding it”
You laugh a little despite the fact that tears are now pouring out of your eyes
“You wanna talk about it?”
“I don’t wanna burden you Seungcheol”
“It won’t be a burden, [Y/N], I promise”
So you let it all out
You tell him everything that was bothering you
And he listens silently as he folds a piece of paper
Once you’re done talking, he lets you cry it out
“I’m not really good at the whole advice thing sometimes, I’m not sure what to say to help you best”
He grabs your hands and and places the paper in them
“But I will tell you this: I know you’re a strong person and even if you feel like you can’t take it, you can lean on me for help!”
“When did you learn to do this Seungcheol?”
You stare at the paper he’s folded into a flower 
“Oh I can’t remember, I just do it sometimes”
You look up at him
He laughs a little at your expression and leans forward to wipe the rest of your tears off your face
“Why are you doing this, Seungcheol?”
“Doing what?”
“Being so... nice to me. We’re not really friends... I mean, it’s just... we’ve never been super close”
Cheol grins at you
“Because you’re special and you deserve it”
When your mind comes back to the present
You look up to see that Cheol has walked a few paces ahead of you
“You kept this from all the way back in high school? I thought I had lost it”
“You did,” Cheol laughs. “You dropped it on the trail back to the cabins, I snatched it up afterwards”
You stare at the flower, admiring how it’s held its shape all these years
You feel tears start to well up in your eyes
You quickly deflect by making a joke
“So Choi Seungcheol has been harboring a huge crush on an old classmate this whole time”
He shakes his head and grins at you, grabbing your hand to continue your walk
After that, Cheol is your whole world
You feel childish but you believe y’all were fated to be together
You put in the effort to spoil him as much as he does for you
You know he has a lot of pressure with being a leader
So you become a safe haven for him to rant out his problems
And you always do little stress relievers for him: back rubs, spa nights, tv binges with tons of junk food
You buy him little accessories and in-ears for him to use on stage
Sometimes you cook dinner for the boys so they don’t have to worry about it
The other members fawn over you constantly 
You and Cheol develop this ridiculous sense of humor that only the two of you get
You’re just a couple of nerds together
Whenever you’re at events together, he always has his arm around you
When you attend their concerts, he always greets you by running up, wrapping his arms around your waist, spinning you around and pecking your lips
Like I said, your relationship is easy
The two of you just click well
It’s a long time in the making but it’s a beautiful romance that is so worth it
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obeyme-sinners · 5 years ago
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Love languages with the boys (pt 3)
And finally, we have come to the undateables... not gonna lie, these were a struggle for me since we don’t see as much of them in the game, but I did my best based on what I’ve seen and what my own headcanons are for them! We got Diavolo, Barbatos, Solomon and Simeon here!
(I swear that someday I’ll stop writing in the time past midnight, but tonight is not that night)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
Diavolo
Receiving
All he wants~ is your time~ and your touch~ like seriously, he will actually melt whenever you show up out of the blue to hang out with him. He’ll make the time to make sure that you two are undisturbed, and he’ll love to just sit around and listen to you talk as he plays with your hair. Or he’ll help you out with homework but you’ll have to keep him from just telling you the answers so that you’ll have some more leisure time with him... you’ll probably have to talk him out of moving you to the castle so you won’t have to make the walk from the House of Lamentation and back so often.
Second tier stuff is gifts and words of affirmation. He’s generally not a huge person for gifts, because people will just buy him like, whatever is super expensive or flashy. But if you give him something personal, like something that means something to you, or something that you made yourself?? He will treasure it for the rest of time, seriously. And really, he’s generally pretty confident... but for the few times where he starts feeling really stressed about all his goals and dreams, nothing will help him feel better like you do when you just give him some encouragement and help him work through his thoughts on the matter.
His bottom thing is acts of service. He just... doesn’t entirely see the point of it, when he has a legion of servants (and, uh, Barbatos) to help him out. It’s nothing you need to worry about, really! Everything that needs to be is covered, and the small mountain of paperwork is really just... something that needs his signature, so he has to do that stuff on his own (unless he decides to give Lucifer some of the pile, but he doesn’t entirely like having to do so)
Giving
Honestly, this guy just wants to have you around him all the time. And he wants you as close as he can get you... at all times. Because honestly to him there’s no way to show your affection like being able to hold the object of your affection. Like, as the honorary ruler of the Devildom (honestly at this point he might as well be crowned King with how long his father has been sleeping) he can do whatever the hell he want - and if he wants you in his lap, you’re gonna be there. At least, as long as you’re alright with it. He draws the line at forcing you into anything, because honestly it’s no fun if you’re not willing. But during meetings, while he’s working on paperwork, even sometimes during meals, he’ll have you in his lap and will continue working smoothly around you. He’s talented like that. And kind of an add on to this - gifting. His gifting is ridiculous when he really gets invested. He will shower you in everything you could ever want, and just add on a uhhhhh fat stack of cash on top of that just in case there’s something that you want that he somehow missed.
After all that, his lesser language is words of affirmation. He’s pretty good with his words, but sometimes after long days of meetings and speeches and working out school events and administration issues and whatever concerns teachers or students might have brought up... he just wants to chill out and stop talking for a while. He’d rather just hold you close and snuggle up to you. But when he does start talking, watch out because he will make you turn as red as his hair with his silver tongue. Also probably one of the best people ever to talk you out of emotional ruts, if you need it.
Lastly, once more, his bottom language is acts of service - unless sending someone else to help you out counts? He’s lived as royalty all his life, he’s used to getting minor things taken care of at the wave of a hand. Anything that really requires him in particular is usually more for necessity than anything, so he doesn’t really see it as an affection thing.
Barbatos
Receiving
With this guy, be prepared - any time he may or may not get away from serving Diavolo (or anyone else, for that matter) that happens to line up with your free time is going to be monopolized by him. He’s always working, but he craves to spend what time he has with you, and it grates at him when he can’t. But when you show up at the castle just before dinner and meet him in the kitchen while he cooks for Diavolo and his guests, he can’t help the smile that finds him. He’ll probably be smiling all the way through his time as he gets to talk to you and hear about your day. Along with that, he’s an absolute sucker for praise and though he might not show it, little reassurances that his service and his efforts are appreciated and not so taken for granted will really lift his spirits.
After that, his next languages are touch and acts of service. He enjoys the little ways that you show your affection, with little brushes of your hands against him or a quick hug given as a hello or goodbye, it’ll always leave him craving a little more and thinking back on it while he works. And really, if you even just offer to take on some little task for him, it is always deeply appreciated, though depending on what it is he may... or may not end up wanting to watch over you and help you through it.
His bottom is gifts! He loves getting little baubles and trinkets from you, but they really aren’t necessary to him. He’ll still thank you for each one and make sure to keep them on his shelves or something so he can see them when he’s getting ready for the day and start it off with a smile.
Giving
Maybe at this point it’s kind of ingrained in him or maybe it’s the thing that he knows that he can do best - but his top love language is acts of service. He just like... automatically finds himself falling into habits around you so that he can help you along with anything that you might need, though he’s much less formal with you than he usually is when with company. You can definitely tell that he’s doing it for you and not because he’s being told to by a superior. Also with that, gifting! Be ready to find little tokens of his appreciation in the places where you’re usually sitting or hanging out. Dried flowers, crystals and gemstones, rings or necklaces or other little pieces of jewelry that aren’t too conspicuous - he’ll leave them when he passes by wherever he knows you will be later, even if it’s as little as a few minutes later. No one dares touch said gifts for fear of him coming after them. 
This is where quality time and words of affirmation comes in for him~ as said earlier, when he knows that you both have some free time that lines up well, he’ll be there to hang out for as long as possible. And if you’re feeling down, he’ll do his best to get Diavolo to release him from his daily duties early (not too hard, though Dia is always reluctant to go without his cooking at dinner) so that he can head over and comfort you. He’s rather elegant with his words when he wants to be, and boy can he flirt, even - and especially - when he’s giving sincere compliments. Anything that he says you can take as truth, because honestly? He wouldn’t lie to you, and you can trust him with that at least.
His bottom language is touch. Though he does always want a little more from you, he’s kind of taught himself out of really needing it with his frightfully busy schedule - he’ll take it wherever he can get it, though.
Solomon
Receiving
For Solomon, his top languages are words of affirmation and time. He really just... likes to know that he is actually hot shit to someone (he’s not particularly self-conscious but when you’re constantly surrounded by incredibly powerful magical beings that would swat you like a gnat... it does shit to your perspective) and even if it isn’t about his magic! He loves to know that he really is someone that you care about! And really he just loves hanging around you - he spends a lot of time simply observing the world around him, and if you were to join him in doing so, he would thoroughly enjoy that (though it might turn into the two of you shit-talking others at some point. He’ll have you cackling along with him in no time when that happens)
Next up for him is physical touch and gifts. He loves getting little things from you, and most of the time he’ll be able to put whatever you give him to work in some form or another - using them to assist in his magic, potion-making, and whatever day-to-day things that he’ll find to use your gifts for. And, but for the times where he’s working his magic, he’ll love having your arm around him or having your fingers intertwined with his own while you’re sitting in class together.
For our magical lad, his bottom language is acts of service. He’ll appreciate it if you offer to help, but he generally prefers to do things himself.
Giving
First up, his top languages when he’s showing his love and appreciation for you is going to be words of affirmation and touch. Like, be prepared for him to be leaning close to you to whisper in your ear whatever compliments come to mind - they mind end up being a little... off the wall, and more than a little random, but they’ll usually get you to laugh along with him (probably while also getting you to blush). And he’ll also just want to have you wrapped around him at all times when he has the time for it. He loves having you in his lap, especially if you’re the right height for him to set his head on your head/shoulder. Top tier headrest right there.
Next up is gifts and quality time. He’ll probably show up to whatever dates you go on with some sort of magical item for you to have (or for you two to experiment with 030) and really... prepare to gather quite the collection of various magical items and potions. He’ll make sure to label everything with the appropriate usages and warnings so you know everything you need to about whatever he gives you~ and again, he really just likes spending time with you, watching people as they pass and snickering to you about how bad their outfits are. Shit talking king.
Once again, his bottom is acts of service... unless you consider the processes of making all the stuff he gives you acts of service, lol. He just thinks that there are better ways for him to show you his appreciation.
Simeon
Receiving
Wooo, finally to the precious angel~ now Simeon’s top love languages are gifts and acts of service, though really he’s not incredibly picky with any sort of love language you might use with him. He feels so incredibly happy when he gets something from you, whether it be something as simple as a cool rock you found or something that you made, or something that you spent money on for him - he will love each and every thing you give him. He just finds the things you give him so interesting, with the way you react to them. Each little thing is something for him to learn something about you through, and he couldn’t be happier because of that. And really, he feels especially appreciated when you put in the effort to help him with whatever he may be struggling with - you’re spending more energy than you should have to, just because you care about him.
After that, it’s touch and time (a popular pair, let’s face it). He adores spending his time with you, and he loves being able to even just hold your hand as the two of you walk around the Devildom. He’ll have his arms wrapped around your shoulders/waist with his head resting on top of you if possible while you’re standing together, eyes closed as he just takes in your warmth and your presence. And he especially loves movie nights, where he knows he can get comfortable for long periods of time with prolonged contact with you.
For him, his bottom one is words of affirmation - call it an angel thing, but he tends to just... already know what you’re trying to convey. He already knows for certain just how much you care for him, it’s obvious in all the other ways you show your affection for him.
Giving
When Simeon is the one that is showing his appreciation for you, his top languages are acts of service and words of affirmation! He’ll end up running little errands for you if he notices that you’re feeling overwhelmed, or if he just wants to be nice and lighten your burden just a little bit. And when he tells you of his affection for you, it will most often come in the form of little love notes. He most often will find proper cards to write on, but he’s not so picky that he won’t tear off a corner of a notebook page and pass you notes in class. Simeon has the most floral and sappy way of writing, too... so much pretty prose to describe just how deep his affection runs.
Next up isssss guess what, quality time and physical touch. Again, he just wants to be close to you - you’re so interesting, as a human and as someone who also just kind of got dumped into the Devildom. Based on the fact that you didn’t have any warning, he thinks that the way that you adapted to life there is simply incredible and he’s always wanting to find out more about you, in all the ways he can.
His last language is gifts - but as I mentioned earlier, he’s going pretty strong in all of these! He’ll still make little trinkets for you to fiddle with, bookmarks, little pieces of art or things that he thinks you could use. Really, he’s very thoughtful and will probably spend ample time making sure he’s got a handle on your personal style before he goes out of his way to give you anything.
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readingsbylibramc · 4 years ago
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birth chart reading for @makingboyscry
hello! welcome to your reading. I’m gonna give you a quick overview of what I’m going to analyze about your natal chart. feel free to ask me anything if something isn’t clear, of course. you’ll find out your dominants’ influence on your persona, your physical appearance, impression on others and the way you approach the world; your ego, identity, the real you; your reactions, your desires, inner emotions; your way of expressing your feelings, your mind and ideas; your desires and approach to love; your energy tank, instincts and temperament; in-depth analysis of each house with their rulers and analysis of heavy aspects; love life + soulmates/karmic partners interpretation; your relationship with your friends; your family life; your approach to career and work in general + possible jobs suggestion; your style, fashion sense analysis; life purpose and past life description; basic transits’ analysis to describe your current mood and, last but not least, your secret skills, how to make the most out of your soul and manifest what you desire based on your birth chart.
🦋 chart shape, dominants
your chart is a seesaw shape. your life focuses on different ideals and interests, often constrasting between each other. from one side, this gives you the ability to be adaptable and find solutions easily. on the other hand, you may struggle with balance; for example, you might find yourself dedicating your life to your relationships, neglecting your ego or viceversa. you need to learn how to harmonize these energies.
your dominant planets are venus, the sun and the moon. you're surely a very charming person, you have a very bright aura to you and you try to make everyone you meet comfortable. you may have frequent mood swings and you may be a bit sensitive, but you're also very imaginative and empathetic.
your dominant sign is cancer. you seek emotional security in life. you need to feel grounded, you're most likely extremely cautious about the decisions you make. you're also very sensitive and compassionate of others, even though you could get slightly passive from time to time.
your dominant element is water. you're very intuitive and empathetic, you care a lot about others, and you may seem like a healer to people you know. in fact, you always try to help them if you can, almost in a therapeutic way. you're also very spiritual, and you're attracted to anything related to discovering your higher self and soul purpose.
🌎 ascendant in sagittarius, 25° / 3rd decan ruled by jupiter and the sun
you see the world as an adventure. you have a knack for philosophy, and your favourite is most probably ‘you only live once’. you tame dying before making the amount of experiences you want to have in your life, hence you could even be impulsive sometimes. you’re the type to always be up to crack a joke or anything that can make you and others smile, yet when someone gets against you, it’s over for them. you have quite of a sharp tongue, you’re pretty blunt and straight-forward. in fact, you may often get in troubles due to your impulsiveness, which may be misunderstood. you have an incredible charm to you; it’s not like taurus’ or libra’s, those are more related to physical traits. sagittarius people, on the other hand, are surely very talented at something; maybe, at school you were one of the best students, and everyone recognized it and appreciated you for that; people understand your potential, and you may often receive compliments for your skills. basically, your personality is charismatic. physically, sagittarius is all about abundance, hence you may have trouble losing weight. you could have big bones, or at least something bigger on your body that doesn’t make you look like a victoria’s secret’s model. you’re more on the thick side, in fact you probably have a pear/hourglass body shape, with wider hips and/or thick thighs and lower body in general. you could also have wide shoulders, and something big and memorable on your face as well. maybe you have a very distinctive nose, or perhaps your eyes are almond-shaped. your forehead and lips could be pretty wide as well. I’ve also noticed that sagittarius peers have a very lively sparkle in their eyes, even though they may be very dark. it’s like having two/three tiny diamonds at the centre of each of your eyes. last but not least, you may have big, watery eyes with long eyelashes and overall round features. for instance, you may have a round face or plump lips.
sagittarius ascendant square pisces moon: you may have troubles understanding others’ real feelings for you. you may feel as if everyone hates you, like everyone is talking behind your back when it’s the opposite. the moon being in pisces doens’t help either, as this aspect enhances its trust issues even more. you’re particularly sensitive about others’ view and opinion of you, you may get deeply hurt when people criticize you. you could have the tendency to act differently than you usually do, in order to preserve your feelings. this is obviously a toxic behaviour, that fills you up with your own stress and doubles it. due to that, you may become very moody and nervous, ending up hurting others yourself. or maybe, it’s the other way around; your feelings are so overwhelming that you can’t hide them, and that could put you in embarrassing, unpleasant situations. you may show all of your emotions on your face, ready to be read. yet, with your scorpio moon you don’t want to be read, therefore you end up feeling ashamed of your own emotions. the way to cope with this placement is finding someone similiar to you; someone who’s trust-worthy, and very sensitive and empathetic too. someone who’d never judge you for you think or say, and that would always help you becoming the best version of yourself. someone that understands you, without having to explain all of your behaviours and habits.
🌞 sun in cancer, 28° / 3rd decan ruled by the moon and neptune
this is the most sensitive and dreamiest cancer decan. deep down, you’re actually very vulnerable and sensitive. you may be a crybaby, as crying is a way to vent your emotions. you may even overreact, and be considered too dramatic. you’re extremely moody; you could be all happy and relaxed with your friends, then suddenly you get sad, or even angry. it’s hard to deal with this, especially because your emotions are quite intense. this could make you argue a lot with your peers. even though it takes you a while to find someone willing to stay, when that moment finally comes you’ll embody cancer’s best trait: that is, you’ll become a ‘mother’ to your friends, lover etc. you have a very nurturing soul, you have a knack for affection and care, and you could even get kind of clingy, even though you may feel limitated to give your love to someone else. cancer is a cardinal sign, hence you may be the one to take initiative, yet you do it undirectly. you’re probably the passive-aggressive type, even though this may be mitigated by your dramatic and impulsive sagittarius rising. you’re most likely also quite patient, even though you don’t forgive easily. once someone tries to take advantage of you, it’s over for them.
cancer sun conjunct cancer mars: with this placement, you may be way more straight-forward than the typical cancer. you are very impulsive and honest above all, you say things as they are. you don't get hurt easily, you're able to be very brave when you want to, and even if you do get emotionally hurt, you know how to stand up for yourself again. you strive to achieve your goals and make your dreams come true, you're an hard-worker. some may call you impatient, and you may actually be, but in reality you just can't wait for things to happen. for example, let's suppose you're going to the mall to buy the playstation you always wanted. you'd start only thinking and talking about that playstation until you actually get it in your hands. you get easily excited. also, this is another placement that indicates that is hard not to notice you. you have a very strong charisma that makes others stare. you strive to be the number #1 at whatever you do, you're a serious competitor and you'd do anything to win and achieve your goals.
🌙 moon in pisces, 16° / 2nd decan ruled by neptune and the moon
hands down my favourite moon sign! you're extremely empathetic and sensitive, you care a lot about others and you treat others' problems as if they were yours, you get totally immersed in them. you have quite a vivid imagination, you're able to idealize and picture anything you want. while this placement gives you an incredible amount of creativity, it can also make you uncomfortable. in fact, you may actually find yourself imagining every detail of every situation, even the worst ones. let's suppose you hear of a rape at the news; you literally start imagining the scene detail by detail, and it makes you extremely uncomfortable. actually, it literally ruins your mood, as it's as if you actually lived that scene. going back to the creativity matter, you have the soul of an artist. you have very enhanced emotions, and you're able to express them through artistic outlets. you could be amazing at writing poetry, books, art, music... also, your particular empathy of human's intellect can also make you an amazing psychologist or actress, as you're able to understand others' feelings and make them your own. you're extremely spiritual, and if you don't feel like that, you just have yet to have your spiritual awakening. you may be able to talk to spirits, for example, or perhaps you have very meaningful dreams. or maybe, you could literally predict the future through them. you're also most probably an avid daydreamer, you tend to get distracted easily because you're too busy thinking about random scenarios in your head. seriously, you could even make a movie out of them. you're also an hopeless romantic, and you dream of finding not just your spouse, but your literal soulmate. to make it simple, you want all of your daydreams to become reality.
pisces moon square sagittarius pluto: your emotions are so intense that they almost scare those around you. in fact, you're prone to accentuated mood swings; when you're happy, you start smiling and laughing joyfully. when you're sad, you're the type to cry, scream, even throw up in some cases. that's how far you go with your emotions. maybe, you also feel repressed to express your feelings exactly for this reason. you probably also have a conservative/possessive mother (or just any member of your family), with whom you don't feel at ease expressing your emotions. or maybe, your mother was absent throughout your life. on the other hand, you can understand others' feelings, but be careful not to use it to manipulate others. you could also be very paranoid, and might develop addictions and anxiety disorders, especially with your gemini moon. if you don't feel comfortable speaking to someone you know and there's something you need to talk about, I'd suggest you to do it with a psychologist. don't be afraid to face your emotions, you'll only be able to control them if you get know them.
🗣 mercury in cancer, 10° / 2nd decan ruled by the moon and pluto
you don't really rely on logic. you're very emotionally intelligent, and you take in consideration others' feelings when you speak. even though you may be impulsive and blunt sometimes, you don't do it with malice at all. you may actually feel guilty after you realize that you've hurt someone. you may be sort of manipulative, as you're very observant of others' behaviours. because of that, you may be extremely good at interacting with others, since you know how to speak to people when you don't let your impulsiveness get over you. you know how to persuade others, even though you may not even realize it. if you manage to balance your rising sign and your mercury, I think it would give you great social skills. you'd be able to stand up for yourself, while also being mindful and conscious of the effect of your words on others. you may get defensive quite easily, and because of that you may become a bit secretive. that's because, deep down, you feel the need to be understood to fully convey and express your emotions. you want to feel at home with your interlocutor, otherwise you'll just be awkward. on the other hand, you have a nice sense of humor, you're able to light up the room with your jokes. your voice may be nasal, but pretty much very gentle as well.
❤️ venus in leo, 9° / 1st decan ruled by the sun
with a leo venus you're very picky, as you have high expectations for your future partner. you always try to be at your best state, and you want those who surround you to be perfect too. it's hard for you to fall for someone, as you take everything in consideration: personality, physical appearance, fashion sense... it may look like it is too much, but once you find the right one that truly satisfies your standards, you're in for a long ride. you'll want to travel, live your life in the best way possible with the person you love. you look at them as if they were the brighest star in the sky, and you want to be seen like this as well. you may even be a bit clingy, but your partner needs to be aware of that. they can't repress your need for affection. you see love as a way to revive your inner child, you feel younger when you're in love. even though you want someone fun and outgoing, you also need someone ambitious, hard-working and generally serious when it comes to committing. there's no room in your life for flaky people.
leo venus opposite aquarius neptune: you probably dream of a love like those you hear about in fairytales; you're not only looking for a partner, you literally want a princess, who's willing to give their all to you. you find yourself daydreaming often about love, and it may also be your source of inspiration for creativity and art in general. probably, you may idealize people too much; that is, you may create a version of others that only exists in your head. hence, once you get to know someone better, they turn out to be the exact opposite of what you thought. this causes you to be sort of naive when it comes to relationships, so pay extra attention to this problem now that you're aware of it.
☄️ mars in cancer, 22° / 3rd decan ruled by the moon and neptune
in life, you have the need of feeling grounded and stable. you want to feel secure, and that makes you think deeply about your decisions, you don’t rush them. you’re not much impulsive, you think deeply about what to do and / or say, you are very cautious. this sense of being careful makes you quite indecisive, especially since you also have your sun in the sign of cancer, this energy is even stronger. you may change your mind often, or perhaps it takes you a lot to finally make a decision because you kept changing your mind. you tend to try and be collected whenever someone is getting on your nerves, but your feelings are extremely intense to totally bottle them up. you either get slightly passive-aggressive, and hence you could get very sarcastic and call them out indirectly, or perhaps you just lose your temper and face them angrily. possibly, you could even be the type to bottle up all of your feelings, until you explode all of a sudden. that can also make you more furious than normal, as you have all these repressed, strong feelings inside of you that were screaming to get out. you’re also extremely protective of your loved ones, especially of your family.
🏡 houses
your 1st house is in sagittarius, with also your black moon lilith placed there. your relationship with your image could be quite complicated; lilith here points out that you’re definitely attractive. even if not conventionally, you’re extremely charming and people find themselves being attracted to you. your lilith being here also gives you a very bold, strong presence, and hence you may be even intimidating. yet, you’re also extremely magnetic and charismatic, maybe even sexy. I assume that you struggle to fully embrace your potential, though. especially during your early years, you had a fluctuating self-esteem. you used to find yourself weird and ugly, you didn’t love yourself. luckily, if you work hard on your mentality you'll start being way more optimistic, and as a result you'll be more confident in yourself as well.
your 2nd house is in aquarius, with also neptune and uranus sitting in this house together. your relationship with money may not be totally stable; you may get distracted easily, and you could lose your money around. you could be quite messy, overall, or in general, this is usually a placement that indicates sudden money loss. this placement also confirms that your self-esteem isn’t stable either; you could be quite insecure, and you may idealize a lot the way you look. for example, you could think that you have an ugly nose when it’s actually the opposite. same goes for your belongings; you may think that you have saved loads of money, you spend them, and then you realize you didn’t really have much. regarding your self-esteem, your imagination and your creativity could surely make you feel better. you may have an artistic hobby, such as acting, drawing, etc. that could earn you compliments and praise, and hence it increases your sense of worth. you could also increase your self-esteem by taking pictures or videos of yourself, for instance.
your 3rd house is in the sign of pisces, with also your moon being in this house. when it comes to speech, you’re most likely more introspective. you may not be much talkative, and most of the time you keep your ideas and thoughts to yourself, but actually it's hard for you to hide them. you may be secretive, but you're easy to read. you learn the best when you’re close to creativity or imagination, you’re very intuitive and hence it's easier for you to learn new topics. while you're very empathetic and you're able to properly convey your thoughts and feelings in your speech, you may also come off as sensitive or even insecure. you may have a quiet voice, and hence you could come off as shy. since neptune, the ruler of thishouse, is in the 2nd house, I assume that the best way to deal with this issue is gaining more self-esteem. you may be introverted due to your insecurity, and hence dealing with it will be crucial for you to solve this karmic lesson.
your 4th house is in aries. while outside you may appear as very polite, when you feel comfortable you actually become way more fiery. you’re very impulsive in your home environment, you could have actually been some sort of warrior. maybe you used to argue a lot with your parents, perhaps because they were too overprotective. it wasn’t totally peaceful, there were a few events that made you hold a grudge, maybe even subconsciously. it might be regarding a family member, or even a childhood mate. during your childhood, you weren’t much sad, though. it could be that your home environment was a bit intense at times, but it was nothing too serious; you made a lot of experiences during your childhood, perhaps you used to travel a lot. you might have lived in a big house, or perhaps it’s your family that is quite large. above all, this placement gives you an inner philosophy that makes you very wise and mature, it’s an amazing placement for a teacer of any kind. you could often find yourself thinking positively about your childhood or family, and you find comfort in other people.
your 5th house is in taurus, with also saturn and jupiter sitting here in this house. you are a very creative, artistic person. you’re able to relax by watching netflix, eating, writing, painting… anything that can be done at home. you’re not the type to hang out too often or party all night, you’re more of a homebody. you could also love sleeping in, just being able to stay in bed all day wearing comfy clothes is a vacation for you. yet, due to saturn’s presence here, it may take you a while to fully embrace your creativity. in fact, when you were younger you probably felt restricted to express yourself. you were more of a logical person, and your hard-working nature didn’t allow you to properly nurture your hobbies. perhaps, it took you a while to experience romance, or even friendships. you were kind of lonely, even though it wasn’t totally your fault, you were just too tied to your responsibilities. you probably had to grow up sooner than others kids, you seemed much more serious and mature than them. but remember, while this placement gives you a strong sense of duty, it’s also important to nurture your creativity, especially since your placements indicate that you have a very strong imagination. luckily, since jupiter is also in your house you can get lots of fortune from romance and creativity, even though you may work extra hard to achieve this success, especially if you're planning to pursue a creative career.
your 6th house is in gemini. in your daily routine, especially at work, you have to communicate a lot. you come in contact with lots of people, or maybe you write stuff like blogs or books. generally, you have a very hectic schedule, as you have different hobbies and appointments that you can’t abandon. your ideal career has to include something that allows you to express your personal taste, ideas and interests. in this way, it won’t feel too heavy to you, and you’ll find pleasure in working. you probably thrive from being efficient not just at work, but also in your daily routine; you probably like having a schedule, a routine of any kind (like a diet or a skincare routine for example). the ruler of the 6th house is in the 7th house: this placement confirms that you would do amazing at a career that involves creativity and pleasure. you could be a writer, a singer, an actress, a photographer… in general, anything that allows you to be creative using your words. you may also have to interact with other people for your work, and you could possibly find friends, a partner or maybe even a wife thanks to your job.
your 7th house is in gemini, with also your sun, mercury and mars sitting there. in a partner, you seek someone intelligent that is able to keep up with your rhythm. you don’t have time to nurture someone, you want them to fully understand you. in fact, you may be more attracted to older partners, as they’re supposed to be more mature. I don’t see many issues arising in your marriage life, it will probably be very peaceful, but it may take you a while to find someone you like. you’re a picky person when it comes to love, you want someone hard-working and responsible with a big brain, yet they should also be quite outgoing and funny. you need mental stimulation, someone that is a constant adventure for you and that is worth exploring. you may meet your future spouse at work, according to your chart. otherwise, you could meet them in a bank, in a restaurant, at a concert, at the mall… also, they could help you gaining more confidence in yourself. in fact, you gain pleasure from having social interactions, you may be a people pleaser and you're overall a very romantic individual.
your 8th house is in leo. you have the potential to become a very successful individual, with a great amount of charisma. yet, since the 8th house is related to pluto, the malefic planet of transformation, there are some hardships to this placement. in fact, you may have the tendency to look down on people that aren’t as open-minded as you are. I have the same placement, so I understand that it’s not easy at all, but you should learn to accept respectful people’s opinions. if you do that, you’ll finally be able to glow brightly. venus is also placed in this house: combined with leo being in the cusp, you have extremely high standards. you nay find it hard finding people worthy of being your lovers or friends, but once you do fall for someone, you love unconditionally. you may often feel misunderstood, as you seek intense, life-changing bonds that are almost like those you see in movies. because of that, people may often let you down. with the ruler of the 8th house in the 7th house, you’re interested in anything that is considered taboo: astrology, horror, tarots, spirits, sex etc. you’re most likely not afraid to speak about them and showing your passions, your fantasies to those around you. also, your transformations in your life will most likely happen through your relationships. you might have had different ideals but then someone showed up in your life and completely changed your point of view.
your 9th house is in virgo. you have a practical approach to philosophy and your thoughts in general. that is, you’re able to grasp a lot of information that makes you think more on your identity. you’re interested in psychology, and that explains why you decided to get your chart read after all. you were a perfectionist at school, and you probably had amazing grades. you are very justice-driven, you like learning new stuff and being the #1 at pretty much everything you care about. yet, you could be quite bossy at times, as you could come off as a bit too arrogant but you're just very dedicated. the ruler of the 9th house is in the 7th house: you could attract people in your life that are foreign, or perhaps open-minded people that are able to speak more than one language or are bicultural. this placement also indicates that you'll most likely get to marry a foreign individual, you may meet them abroad or perhaps they'll have a different cultural background from yours.
your 10th house is in libra. you have an eye for aesthetics, and you want to have a reputation for looking classy and mannered. basically a gentleman, but that knows how to stand up for himself. in your ideal career you need something that makes you express your need for beauty, possibly even justice. you may have a passion for poetry and literature in general, or maybe you could be particularly skilled at fashion. you have a natural talent to match colours with undertones, body shapes, vibes etc., and you could make this particular ability of yours a job. you’re also a charismatic, strong-willed speaker, hence you could also do well as a lawyer, a politician, an activist etc. the moon here also indicates that you may pursue a career that allows you to express your emotions in some way, or perhaps you could pursue the dream career of your childhood. the ruler of the 10th house is in the 8th house: again, your ideal career involves arts and aesthetics. you could become an artist, a writer, a poet, an actress, an interior designer, a stylist… this type of things. also, your career and indipendence are most likely to boost your self-esteem. in addition, you may also be able to get very well-paid.
your 11th house is in scorpio. you are extremely picky with your friends. you have a few trust issues, probably caused by your karmic issues again, that make you secretive around your friends. you may close yourself in your shell, or maybe you actually know a lot of people, yet you only consider a few of them your friends. most of the time, you may also befriend people that try to take advantage of you. or perhaps, since there’s a possibility that you understand that, you could be the one who leads the group and acts quite bossy. this is something that gets naturally better with time; actually, your friends will be of great help for you to grow up. you may have big dreams for your future, yet you may feel intimidated as they’re very intense, and hence hard to make come true. you need to pay your karmic debts in order to finally feel comfortable with others and have the motivation to achieve your long-term goals.
your 12th house is in sagittarius, with also pluto sitting in this house. you’re particularly interested in religion and higher beliefs, hence meditation would be effective for you. yet, you need to get enough sleep, or you could not be able to fully embrace the spirituality of this placement. you may also be able to have prophetic dreams, or at least they have a strong moral beyond them. venus in this house indicates that you may daydream about the perfect romance. you have strong ideals, you're a very fair person and you expect a lot from people, but you may sometimes be let down from others because of these high standards of yours. with the ruler of the 12th house in the 5th house, you most probably prefer being alone in your free time. you may be introverted, and hence you're surely not the type to attend parties or clubs. you may also have spiritual hobbies, such as yoga, meditation, astrology, tarots, religion, etc.
❤️ love life, soulmates
in love, you attract cancer, taurus, virgo, gemini, leo, aquarius and aries placements. your future spouse will most probably have aquarius and taurus placements, hence they’ll be very smart, patient and confident, but also very intelligent and a bit moody. it may be love at first sight, and you may find them very attractive. you could meet them at work or most certainly abroad, there are many indicators in your chart of a foreign spouse. perhaps you could meet them during a vacation, or maybe in any kind of context where you need to speak another language.
👶🏻 family life
your mother is a very fiery, impulsive person, with a short-temper. she could have even been quite violent with you during your childhood, and she might have a few childish behaviours. deep down, she’s actually kind of insecure with her role as a mother. she may have aries, sagittarius, leo, libra or scorpio placements in her chart. your father, on the other hand, is more submissive. he’s a peaceful person, even though he most probably has a passive-aggressive behaviour. you could actually have a better relationship with him rather than with your mother, or at least he understands your needs better. he may have libra, scorpio or taurus placements in his chart. if you have siblings, they most probably have cancer, pisces or aquarius placements in their chart. you may have an amazing relationship with them, you may understand each other very deeply and your bond could be quite emotional.
📊 career
you could do well at a variety of jobs to be honest! with your gemini in the 6th house you could actually work in different fields before sticking to one career, hence you’re pretty experienced. I certainly see you being successful in your career, you will most likely work alone and you'll most likely be a boss. you're very hard-working, so I can see you having your own business for example. otherwise, you may also do well in an aesthetic field, or even more practical jobs like lawyer, judge, possibly also a therapist or psychologist. and again, you may work abroad, so maybe as a translator, as a teacher etc.
👕 fashion sense, style analysis
keyword for your wardrobe: black. every leo venus loves black, it's probably my favorite love story. after all, it's such a versatile color! it can be both badass and classy, how can I blame you. you may also have a thing for anything that looks luxury and high quality; you probably enjoy wearing designer brands, especially in your belts and bags. you may also like wearing fitted clothes, even just simple skinny jeans or tight tops. aside from black, you could as well use white and bold colours like gold, hot pink etc. also, you may as well be into pastel colors, and you could like following fashion trends.
👁 past life, life purpose
in your past life, the focus was on yourself. maybe, you had troubles with self-esteem and identity in general. you had to work hard and finally understand who you were to fulfill your past life purpose. hence, this lifetime your focus will be on the bonds you create with others. even though at first you might feel almost scared to the idea of marriage, especially having mars in the 7th house, this lifetime you're here to develop this matter. after all, you may despise love for your troubled past. with your north node in the 7th house, you're naturally lucky in love. there's nothing to be afraid of, you only need to take small steps and open your heart to someone, putting your worries and insecurities aside.
🤔 major transits analysis / february 12
last year was probably very rough for you. at least, you’re finally discovering the truth about who you are; you’re finally learning how to love yourself for who you are, without having to change. by the next year, you should be able to feel much more comfortable and confident. even though you may still face some hardships, don’t give up. you’ll come out of it as a stronger person. also, transit uranus in your 4th house is currently squaring your venus in the 7th house. there may be unfortunate and unpredictable events in your family environment, or maybe even regarding your physical house or privacy so beware of that.
🧿 manifest what you want, secret skills
with your water dominance, you probably have a 6th sense. you’re able to manifest what you want if you subconsciously predict it, even though it may be hard. you’d have to get in touch with your higher self to do so, and hence I would suggest you to light up some candles and meditate for a bit before manifesting, in this way it will be way more effective. you may manifest something while daydreaming, for example. or perhaps, you can also try listening to your own affirmations while you sleep, as you won’t be consciously aware of that. it’s probably the most effective way.
and this is the end!! thank you again for booking a reading, let me know if you have any questions :) - libramc xx
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mscurious88 · 5 years ago
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TGD Episode 3x10
In many ways, this episode delivered on the promise of the show’s pilot.
THE GOOD: Everything.  BRILLIANT writing, BRILLIANT acting.  Off the charts chemistry btw Glassman, Shaun & Lea.   It was the equivalent to a “Slap your mama” meal. (i.e. Why are they holding back when they could be this good? ) So much to unpack.  It reminded me of  “Unbelievable” on Netflix which is an enormous compliment. It brought up how the “good guy’s” ignorance/insensitivity to the victim’s experience/trauma ends up making the situation worse.  Someone on twitter compared Lea/Glassman to the devil/angel on Shaun’s shoulder at the gravesite scene. Completely disagree. Glassman urging Shaun to forgive his father/show compassion really undervalued the harm the CRIMINAL abuse & neglect had on Shaun.  Lea was Shaun’s victim advocate throughout, making HIS feelings her concern. And that’s how it SHOULD always be. 
GLASSMAN AND LEA HOSTILITY:  It’s obvious Glassman’s unresolved issues with his daughter clouded his advice to Shaun (ultimately to Shaun’s detriment.) *HOWEVER*, I think they may also be biasing his view of Lea.  His quick tone shift when Lea called him “controlling” made me wonder if he’d heard the criticism from his daughter?  I LOVED the Lea’s family dysfunction reference bc the audience might’ve easily forgotten it and it was relevant to how she was behaving.   It would play not only into how protective she’d be of Shaun with his parents, but may also affect how she reacts to Shaun’s surrogate father’s treatment of him and HERSELF.   I think Lea got defensive w/Glassman bc his opinion matters to her and she struggles w/confidence to stick to her guns bc of her own family history.  It struck me when Glassman, Lea and Shaun were sitting around the bar table, they’re 3 ppl w/unhappy family relationships who could create a new support unit if Glassman & Lea would support each other.  
GLASSMAN MEDDLING IN SHAUN/LEA: I hope the writers dig into Glassman/Lea so much more.  It’d not only boost their character development, but their dynamic affects Shaun/Lea greatly so I’m not sure Shaun & Lea can progress much until Glassman/Lea are dealt with.  I’m not sure many viewers recognize just how much Glassman has meddled into Shaun/Lea’s relationship.  If you think of all the ways he discouraged Lea from being involved romantically w/Shaun and his “you’ll hurt him, You know it. I Know it. “ before she started seeing Jake, and then the way he flip flopped on his advice to Shaun and now the way he’s pushing Shaun to be with Carly? Glassman is the anti cupid for Shea.  He’s just more subtle than the typical love obstructing mother trope.
SHAUN/CARLY - Shaun didn’t want her to go with him. He wasn’t going to call her.  The contrast in his comfort w/touch from Lea and Carly couldn’t be more stark.  I’m BEYOND ready for Shaun to realize Carly isn’t the one for him and for the PAINFULLY awkward Carly/Shaun make out scenes to be over. I fear there will be yet more. I saw on a TGD REDDIT thread ppl explaining diff. reasons why they dislike Shaun/Carly. I agree w/some points. It’s hard for me to pinpoint why I find them supremely uncomfortable. I don’t feel like they’re empowering him & are actually harmful, but I can’t articulate the reason yet. 
SHAUN/LEA - SOOOO much easy chemistry.  My favorite small moment was Lea’s flirty smile back to Shaun in the bar when he agreed to go swimming and Shaun’s subtle, smitten/pleased with himself, but not flaunting it too much to Glassman expression back. Seriously, that was incredibly played by Freddie Highmore. It was similar to his expression when she invited him in for apples, but extra rich bc Glassman was his audience this time. Everyone notices Highmore’s acting in big emotional scenes like the meltdown ending, but the nuance he captures in conveying blink-and-you’ll-miss-them hints to Shaun’s inner life is extraordinary talent.
Main takeaway was so happy Lea was there for Shaun.  It’s interesting to see viewers still distrustful of Lea bc she is flakey.  I think Lea deeply loves Shaun & is attracted to him,but she holds back bc SHE is distrustful of herself.  Lea didn’t answer Glassman about kids, bc maybe she would like them but doesn’t think she’d be a good mother which was alluded to in the dead fish/“Hubert” story.   Also, it was an EXCELLENT touch to mention Lea was busy at work, but still went with Shaun. I so wish the other writers would reference Lea’s life outside of Shaun more, even a single line before she exits about where she’s going or what she’s doing would help. Lea NEVER gets to tell her side of things to anyone and some viewers take the worst possible interpretation to her actions and fail to give her any credit for her kindness.  For them, she only exists in relation to what she can do for Shaun, which is the effect of only giving her snippets of scenes revolving entirely around him. Let Lea to be a whole person please.
CLAIRE/MENTAL HEALTH -  Thank goodness she called a therapist.  Hopeful for the return of old Claire.  Truly, one of the best parts of The Good Doctor is how much they tackle mental health issues.   On a show about surgeons, they could avoid it, but they’re often the most important plots bc no one challenges treating a physical condition, yet plenty of ppl outright SHAME ppl for treating mental health/neuro conditions. 
CLAIRE/MELENDEZ - SO much easy chemistry.  Melendez establishing himself as a support system for Claire is perfect.  He knows now she won’t ask for help, so he’ll have to show it w/out request and often.  This dynamic adds depth to both.  LOVE it.
THE BAD:  Just wish the episode had been longer. They cut a flashback scene of Shaun being hit that was in the promo, that would have reminded ppl the abuse wasn’t just words. I know Shaun said so, but some ppl aren’t attentive viewers and need reminders. Also sad a Melendaire ER entrance scene in the promo stills was cut.  Otherwise, nothing but love.  They’ll likely submit this episode for Emmy consideration and they absolutely should.  :Chef’s kiss:
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frickfracksnatchisback · 5 years ago
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Who Said Romance is Dead? (Snatcher x Reader)
SO GUESS WHO JUST WROTE THEIR FIRST EVER “X READER” FIC? THAT’S RIGHT, THIS PIECE OF SNATCHER-LOVING TRASH! In all seriousness, this was a roller coaster ride to write out and I hope you all enjoy it. It’s very shippy and I worked hard on it I swear-
(And not to worry, this isn’t NSFW! Just some cute fluffiness for y’all Snatcher people out there ;3)
***
The relationship between you and Snatcher was a bit strange, to say the least.
Not that it was a bad thing. You both still loved each other, you wouldn’t be visiting one another otherwise. It was more along the lines of, sometimes, people couldn’t tell whether you two were actually together or not. At least in public. With Snatcher being the way he was, he would shun any idea or notion that he was slowly turning soft (He had told you multiple times that it was nothing personal, he just had a “reputation” to uphold). Which was just fine with you, as you weren’t the type for public affection either. And taking things slow never hurt anybody.
But every so often, you wondered if Snatcher was really capable of showing affection. You knew about his past, what he had been through before he died. Well...more like you managed to put two and two together, but it still counted. And judging on the attitude that Snatcher had towards his “ex-betrothed”, you had a pretty good idea of what their relationship was like. It was almost like she had sucked all the love out of him long ago, making Snatcher who he was today. And honestly, you couldn’t blame him. So you left it be and just enjoyed the fact that he was slowly warming up to the idea of love.
Turns out, he was warming up to it much quicker than you thought.
You carefully walked on the giant vine-path leading up to Snatcher’s home. And as you reached the opening, you could see that Snatcher was reading one of his favorite law books, as always. And despite the fact that there clearly wasn’t a door, and you could happily just let yourself in, you decided to do the polite thing and knock. Besides, Snatcher would just comment on it and make fun of you if you let yourself in unannounced.
You decided to knock playfully on the tree’s bark, creating a sort of tune. Snatcher looks up, but only after the third knock, as he was deeply engrossed in his reading. He looks at the entrance, realizes it’s you, and lets out a sigh.
“Come in already. I know you will anyways.” Snatcher complains, rolling his eyes to the side. Though, just for a second, you think you see him flash a slight smile. But you let yourself in anyways, hopping up into the cozy living space.
“Hey, at least I knocked this time.” you joked, earning a short laugh from him.
“Like you should.” Snatcher scolded, as he went back to his book. You frowned a bit, and then let out a small sigh. You were hoping he’d be more talkative today, as you wanted to have at least some conversation. He always had such interesting things to say about the happenings in his forest. And a very dark, yet humorous way of saying them. But he was reading, of all things, which meant he mostly likely wouldn’t pay attention to you. But it’s not like it made you jealous or anything…
You were totally jealous. Of a book, no less.
“Don’t you think you could put that book down for once?” you were sure to let him know about your disappointment. But he just looks up from his book for a split second to give you a look.
“And what exactly is wrong with me reading?” he scoffs, glaring at you. And you were honestly surprised. Usually he would just ignore your comment and keep reading. But since this was the longest he had ever taken to even look away from his book, you didn’t have much of an answer.
“Because I...wanted to talk to you.” was all you could say. And Snatcher simply quirks an eyebrow up at you in response. So you decided to throw in the pouting face for good measure.
“You can always talk to me some other time, you know.” he responds bluntly, and it looked like he was about to go back to his book. You couldn’t help but huff at him, annoyed. He was being stubborn again, and it was incredibly hard to reason with him when he was absorbed in something else. Especially that book.
“You’re no fun.” you turn your back to him, crossing your arms and sticking your nose up in the air. You would half expect him to call you a “brat” or say that you were being childish. But you didn’t care. In your mind, you had every right to be mad at him. All because he was paying more attention to that book, which he had read over a hundred times, more than you.
“Whatever you say, sweetheart.”
You froze on the spot. Did...did he just say what you think he said? Did “The Snatcher”, the ghost with an ego so big it matched his height, calmly and causally call you his “sweetheart”? No, it couldn’t be. You must be hearing things.
“What was that?” you ask him, turning around and giving him a look of confusion.
“What was what?” Snatcher replies nonchalantly, as if he hadn’t even said it.
“Did you just call me…?” you trailed off, not wanting to repeat what you thought you heard. Best case scenario, he calls you hard of hearing. Worst case scenario, he laughs like it’s the funniest thing he’s heard all day. But it’s not like he would be that cruel...would he? “Never mind, I must have misheard you.” you sigh, deciding to leave it be.
“What? Me calling you ‘sweetheart’?”
You stared back at him, almost amazed that he repeated himself. Were you dreaming? Was this all a big dream? It had to be, there was no way he was calling you cute names. And if you were to pinch yourself right now it would have to be a-
“Are you...blushing?” Snatcher questioned, almost cocking his head at you.
Just as he said that, you could feel your cheeks growing warm. You turned your head from him, trying to hide your growing embarrassment.
“N-no...” you lie, not wanting to show the fact that you were clearly flustered. But Snatcher noticed, his eyes widening in surprise.
And a wide, sly grin curls up on his face.
Normally, if he would even let you at all, you were the one who showed the most affection. You hugged him, though he would grumble about his “personal space”. You complimented him, but not too often, as his ego would swell up like a balloon. And, if you were very lucky, you would even kiss him on the cheek if you got the chance. This always left him flustered, with his face glowing bright yellow, the floof on his neck puffing up, and him groaning in embarrassment while trying to hide his face in his claws. He was such a tsundere, but you loved that about him because of how easy it was to make him blush. But now that the roles were reversed? And Snatcher was the one making you blush?
Oh boy, Snatcher thought to himself. He was going to have a little fun with this.
“What ever is the matter, my love?~” Snatcher grins at you, with a smirk that can only make you blush more. You try not to look him in the eyes, which gazed at you very affectionately.
“Stop it.” you say firmly. Although, secretly, you hope he will keep going.
“Oh sweetie~” he calls you, dragging it out playfully so you could hear him. “Why don’t you come over here and sit with me?” he asks you, rather lovingly. And to your surprise, he actually puts his book aside, and taunts at you with a single claw to come closer. But you refuse, looking away from him. If he was going to be stubborn, like he was earlier, then so were you.
“Why do you care all of a sudden?” you grumble. Mostly because of the way he was acting before, but also because he found your weak spot. And he was using it to his advantage.
“Awww, don’t be like that...” you hear Snatcher whine, though he giggles a bit to himself after. “Besides, right now...I can’t seem to take my eyes off of you, love~” he calls out to you, with an amorous tone. You feel your whole face growing red, as you try to compose yourself and not scream out in your bashful state.
“Now, come here.” Snatcher says, before snapping his fingers. And before you know it, he’s teleported you over to him in a matter of seconds. Right into his lap, to be precise, which does not help your predicament in the slightest.
“Eep!” you feel yourself saying, like a frightened mouse. But you can’t help it, as you forgot how tall Snatcher really is compared to you. And the answer to that is? Very tall. Too tall. And it didn’t help your case that he was giving you this sort of...look. One that you were both hating, and loving at the same time.
“There! Much better~” Snatcher coos, bringing his arms around you. But you felt yourself pushing him away, not believing this for a second.
“No. I’m mad at you.” you stood your ground. You wanted him to know full well that you were upset with him. And this sudden shift in attitude wasn’t going to change that. Not even if he was making your face as red as a cherry. Not even if his flirty voice was like sweet nectar to your ears. You weren’t going to give in to give in to his charm. At least...not yet.
“I’m sorry, my sweet. I really am.” Snatcher apologizes to you, but you say nothing. “You know I love you, right?~” he purrs, actually purrs, trying to bring his arms around you again. But you give him a glare, one that almost makes him keep his distance.
“Well...prove it!” you find yourself saying, as an act of defense. You have no idea what that means. You were just saying the first thing that came to mind. But Snatcher looks surprised at you for a moment, before actually considering it. He hums to himself, tapping his chin with a single talon.
Then he looks at you, and smiles.
It’s the kind of smile that makes you weak at the knees. It’s the kind of smile that makes you feel like melting into a puddle. But more importantly, it’s the kind of smile that says-
Oh, you’re in for it now.
“Well! I think I can manage something like that!” Snatcher boasts a bit loudly, making you gulp nervously. “Now let’s see...If I remember correctly, it should be...” he mumbles to himself, tapping his chin again. You can’t seem to tell if he’s over-selling it, or if he’s actually trying to remember something. He notices you watching him, and gives you that same look again. He then opens his mouth to say something…
“Je t'adore, mon amour~”
You blink, doing a double take. There was no way. There was no pecking way that those words came out of his mouth. In a different language, the way he said it, and with him of all people saying it. You had no clue what it meant. Absolutely none. But it nearly made you feel like you were going to faint.
“Excuse me, what?” you found yourself whispering under your breath. It was like he had blown your mind. Which, in a sense, he had. “I must have hit my head somewhere in Subcon...” you think out loud to yourself, immediately shaking off the idea that Snatcher was actually speaking fluent French.
“Oh I assure you, you’re not dreaming.” he reassures, snapping you back into reality. “A little not-so-well-known fact about me, I took a language class back in my living years.” he explains casually while you simply stare at him, trying not to gape your mouth at this information.
“And you took French?” you then ask him, still trying to figure out whether this was real life. And he firmly nods at you.
“It was required back then at the academy, so why not?” Snatcher shrugs, as if it’s no big deal. “Besides...” he goes on, finally getting to wrap his arms around you…but slowly. “You seem to like it very much~” he grins, bringing his face closer to yours.
“N-no I don’t!” you mutter, trying you best to hide your face in your shirt. But it doesn’t stop Snatcher from letting out a deep chuckle of amusement.
“Oh really?” he teases you, almost humming to himself. “T’es l’amour de ma vie, mon âme-sœur~” he goes again, in a sort of sing-song voice. He then catches you off guard, carefully wrapping his tail around you, make you very snug and almost warmer in his hold. You can’t help it, as you feel your whole face growing hot.
“OKAY FINE! YOU WIN!” you feel yourself yell, much louder than you meant to. The whole forest outside probably heard you. Snatcher jumps a bit at the sudden noise, but he then laughs to himself afterwards.
“Well now, I see why you like doing this to me so much!” he jokes, rather pleased with himself. You just grumble and hug yourself tightly.
“Yeah, yeah...” you mumble, but you can’t help but finally give a smile. It was quite interesting, this whole affair. You had no clue that Snatcher could be so...well, romantic. He wasn’t really the type for gushy, and showy gestures. Then again, he always had tricks up his sleeves. Turns out you were learning a lot more about this guy than you thought.
“So we’re good? You’re not too mad at me now, I hope?” he asked you, genuine concern in his voice. You almost thought about fussing at him again to tease him, but then thought against it.
“Yeah, I forgive you.” you sighed dreamily, finding yourself leaning into him for a hug. You quickly nuzzled your face against his floof. But he didn’t seem to mind, as that cute purring of his started up again.
“Good...” Snatcher let out a sigh after you, rubbing your back as you lay there in comfort. “Oh! I almost forgot one last thing!” he exclaimed, making you jump back to look back at him.
“What? What is it?” you ask him, confused as to what he’s talking about. But he doesn’t say anything and, instead, brings his hand under your chin to push it up. And before you can say anything in protest, he closes his eyes and leans in closer-
Giving you a soft kiss.
He holds the kiss for a bit, with you being frozen on the spot. But soon he stops, parting from your lips, and brings himself back to open his eyes and give you a wink. You simply stare, as if in shock. Your face feels so incredibly hot it should be on fire.
“AHHHHHHHHH-” you can’t help but let out a flustered scream, as you immediately fall back into his chest. You then face-plant into his floof, proceeding to bury your face in it. You can feel Snatcher’s chest shake, as he tries to keep in his laughter. But it doesn’t last long, as he bursts out in a fit of mad giggling. You punch him a bit, but it just seems to make him laugh harder. But once he manages to get it all out, he snuggles you tighter into him.
“Come on, I know you love me~” Snatcher teases, letting out another giggle as your frustrated cry is muffled by his floof.
“Shutupeventhoughyou’reabsolutelyright-” you ramble once you bring yourself out of the depths of his fluffiness.
Snatcher just snickers, before resting his head on top of yours. You mutter to yourself, saying something along the lines of him “being too handsome for his own good”. But soon you find yourself brought under his spell, petting his soft floof and giving a few scratches here and there. This earns a nice, steady purring from him, as he rests his head on top of yours. And you can’t help but close you eyes and sigh as you hug him back and cuddle him. Yes, he could be an annoying jerk sometimes. But he was your annoying jerk. Though you were the one to show to most love, and he rarely ever showcased his feelings openly. But if you were being truly honest with yourself?
It was definitely worth the wait.
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A huge thanks to @riverteatime for helping me with the French! Without them I probably would’ve fricked up somehow, so thank you so much! (And yes, that was 100% my idea and it is my fricking headcanon for life-)
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onett199x · 7 years ago
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Top 10 Pop Albums of 2017
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I’ve changed a decent bit over the last few years in terms of what kinds of music I choose to buy and spend my time listening to.  A few years ago, probably 50% or more of the music I heard in a given year was hip-hop.  This year, I only heard 4 or 5 hip-hop albums.  I also decided to seriously focus on hearing more albums by women artists this year.  That affected my pop listening a lot more than my jazz listening (at least where new releases are concerned) but speaking of that - jazz has taken over the music I consume in such a major way that, as of last year, I started splitting my top 10 lists into two - one for jazz, and one for everything else.  That’s good and bad.  It’s good because it means I can focus on enjoying two very different spheres of music without having to look at a very good jazz album and a very good pop album and decide which one I like better.  It’s bad because I have to listen to twice as much music from both genres to have as good of a sample size as I had in the past, and I just... don’t have the time, money, or inclination to do that.  So all in all, I heard 35 albums this year that fall into the ‘not jazz’ category.  Here are the ten I, personally, liked the best.
10.  Rostam | Half-Light
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After an amazing three album run with Vampire Weekend and a solid collaboration with The Walkmen’s Hamilton Leithauser last year, Rostam Batmanglij is finally doing the solo thing.  This album is almost like a resume for all of the major hallmarks of his style as a producer - thundering drums and supremely distorted guitars juxtaposed with ethereal choirs and classical strings, with plenty of vocal smears thrown in for good measure.  It’s a tried and true sound that isn’t old yet and still has new ways to surprise us, like on the excellent Bike Dream.  Where this album stops short of climbing higher on the list is consistency - the production is always good, and Rostam’s voice works well in the soundscapes he produces, but the songs themselves sometimes feel more like just an idea that hasn’t quite been fully fleshed out yet.  It’s beautiful to listen to, though.
9.  Rapsody | Laila’s Wisdom
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My first exposure to Rapsody (and, I’m sure, many other peoples’ as well) was her guest spot on Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly.  My decision to check this album out was based on seeing various rappers compliment this album on Twitter, and my realization that I hadn’t heard any hip-hop albums by women this year (not counting SZA’s ctrl).  I’m glad I did check this out.  I have a little trouble getting into some styles of modern hip-hop, for whatever reason - even when I first started getting into hip-hop, it was the conscious, underground, backpacker-styles of the music that I ended up liking a long time before I was able to get into the poppy stuff.  I don’t have anything against the poppy stuff by any stretch, but anyway - this album is definitely in that classic underground style, with about half of its beats by 9th Wonder and guest spots from many technically-gifted emcees like Kendrick Lamar and Busta Rhymes.  The centerpiece of this album is entirely Rapsody’s ability to flow well over a beat, and her proficiency and creativity in that is what makes it so good.  The beats are solid and soulful and often change up for different verses or completely switch three-fourths of the way through the song, making an album that continuously flows with a strong internal logic to it.  Rapsody does good braggadocio songs, good romantic songs, good storytelling songs, good social commentary songs, and it doesn’t sound dated or derivative.  
8.  Becca Stevens | Regina
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Second North Carolina artist in a row!  Becca Stevens’ fourth album adapts the persona of Regina, Stevens’ queenly alter ego, and dedicates several different tracks to various mythical queens, including Romeo and Juliet’s Queen Mab, the Roman goddess Venus, and Hamlet’s Ophelia.  Stevens’ folk-heavy instrumentation mixed with layers of her powerful voice create the sense of a character who is not just powerful, but beyond your comprehension - frightening while still beautiful.  Becca Stevens has always had an amazing voice and an incredible ear for original compositions, but this album was the one where she married those two assets to a powerful and original persona in music.
7.  King Krule | The OOZ
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I imagine this kind of album would probably make a lot of people uneasy on the first listen.  I listened to it four or five times and it still makes me a little uneasy, but I finally figured out that that’s kind of the point.  I think the best way I can explain my understanding of King Krule is to compare him to an older artist who also explores the dark underside of society: Tom Waits.  Both of these are artists who are, on first glance, unpleasant or unpalatable, but the more you listen, the more you realize that there’s no only truth to their music, but beauty, as well.  So much of this album is steeped in anger, loneliness, and cynicism, that the fragments of hope and emotion that do peek through are the more powerful for it.  Where Tom Waits utilized the sounds of the carnival, the bar band, and the cabaret, though, King Krule takes it in a decidedly more British direction, layering his sounds with an amorphous, dark mixture of trip-hop, nu jazz, and punk.  It’s dark, moody, and maybe a little creepy, but it has such a deeply human heart at the center.
6.  Lorde | Melodrama
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Lorde’s second album pairs her with Jack Antonoff (of Fun., Bleachers, and Steel Train) for an album that follows the highs and lows of young romance and heartbreak with a self-awareness that is both disarming and a little painful.  I think we can all relate to knowing that we’re making a bad choice but somehow being unable to stop ourselves, and Lorde taps directly into the center of that feeling on tracks like Liability (which is probably my favorite slow song of the year).  This album, as well as a few others on this list, wasn’t one where every single track really resonated with me, but the ones that did were some of my favorites I had heard in a long time.  I’m still enjoying Liability, Green Light, and Perfect Places - they’re just such strong pop songs, and Antonoff’s production can be big and bold or the lightest touch possible (as on, again, Liability or Writer In The Dark).  This sort of vulnerability and versatility shows that Lorde is on her way to becoming a major voice in pop music, and that she doesn’t need to rely on her producers to make the hits happen for her.
5.  Tyler, The Creator | Flower Boy
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I joked to some friends early on that this was a year full of me enjoying albums by artists I had historically not liked, while artists I historically did like were making music that just didn’t interest me very much.  Tyler, the Creator, is a great example of category one in that analogy.  When I had heard his music in previous years, I had enjoyed his beats quite a bit, and I thought he had a good voice and obvious technical ability, but I absolutely couldn’t stand his edginess - it’s the same reason that, no matter what he does, I just can’t jive with Eminem.  On this new album, though, Tyler abandons most of his edginess while retaining his excellent beats, making for a thoughtful, exploratory album that reveals some of the insecurities that made him behave the way he did in the past.  He also enlists a diverse and interesting group of guests (including a surprisingly good hook from Jaden Smith - I got nothing against the guy, I just never would have gone out of my way to listen to him if Tyler hadn’t put him on this album).  I think this album is a good demonstration of the fact that artists can grow and mature while still retaining their identity - this still sounds 100% like a Tyler, the Creator album, it just doesn’t have the juvenile shock value to it that kept me away from his older albums.
4.  The xx | I See You
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Album number two for the ‘I don’t normally like them but I loved this album’ category is the newest from The xx, which was also the first new release of 2017 that I actually heard.  When I heard it, it didn’t sound like any major difference from their previous albums, but for whatever reason, this album just clicked with me.  The warmth of their instrumentals and the earnest longing in their voices both stand out above beautifully minimal compositions, the kind that probably didn’t take very long to write but took much, much longer to get to sound *just* right.  The sound of The xx, to me, is the sound of lust in the midst of an evolution to love - there’s a certain sex appeal to it, sure, but beneath that there seems to be a stronger and more compelling connection.  Whether it’s starry-eyed ‘first year of dating’ idealism or a truly abiding love isn’t certain, but it makes for compelling and enjoyable listening either way.  I liked this album a lot as a whole but I’d say my favorite track is Say Something Loving.
3.  Haim | Something To Tell You
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I have a friend who is super duper into Haim, and she liked their first album better than this one.  I, on the other hand, was a little indifferent to their first album, but I loved this one.  I think this album is a little poppier than the first one - where the first one reminded me sometimes of, say, Fleetwood Mac, this one reminded me more often of either Shania Twain or Michael Jackson.  The spacy sound of their first album is augmented here with strings and more studio effects (including the ever-popular autotune, used here for a few super deep voices on a couple of tracks) to give this album a sound that is both grounded in the 80s pop that inspired it and a product of 2017 specifically.  This album also has probably my favorite individual song of the whole year, Little Of Your Love - outside of any given track from ABBA’s Gold, which I bought in March and listened to for like 6 months straight, I imagine I listened to that track the most this year.  Haim’s music is, to be fair, more pop music about love, lust, and relationships, but it’s done with great musicality, and each member of the band has such an entertaining personality that it makes the whole package better for it.
2.  Kitty | Miami Garden Club
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The first full-on album from Miami rapper/singer/producer Kitty comes after many changes in her sound and style, but it presents such a cohesive and unique sound that it makes me feel like I’m in on something new and exciting to hear it.  The beats of this album seem to straddle an astonishingly fruitful territory that lies somewhere between the coked-out 80s r&b sound, the early synthesizer music of old video games, and the modern trippy, hypnotic, memetic trend of vaporwave, and Kitty’s voice and songs glide over it perfectly in a hazy, matter-of-fact way.  It’s a very nocturnal album, one that feels perfect to drive down a highway through a big city at night to.  It’s also a personal, occasionally dark album, with reference made to highly unhealthy relationships and a few songs that seem to clearly be targeted at specific people.  The one major exception to the somnambulist nature of some of the music is the big single, Mass Text Booty Call, which is funny (and fun) enough that it not only doesn’t mess up the flow of the album, but stands out as one of its memorable moments.  Outside of a few tracks that just didn’t quite appeal to me as much as some of the others, this was definitely one of my most-played albums of the year, and that’s usually what these lists come down to - what albums were there that I enjoyed so much, I just kept listening to them?  The other one of those is...
1.  Alvvays | Antisocialites
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The second album by Canadian band Alvvays (and the first I’ve listened to) is just such a strongly melodic pop album that manages to hit several different buttons that have all historically appealed to me a lot.  I like its warm, nostalgic synthesizers on songs like In Undertow, Plimsoll Punks, and Forget About Life.  I like the bright, jangling guitars on tracks like Lollipop (Ode To Jim), Plimsoll Punks, and Your Type.  I like the haze of all of the guitars and keyboards as the pile up on each other - it’s almost kind of like shoegaze or noise pop, but I wouldn’t call it either one of those by a stretch.  And of course, above all of the squealing guitars and pounding drums is Molly Rankin’s clear, articulate voice.  She has a fantastic range and a great charisma to her singing that can take the noisiest song and give it a clear and catchy melody.  There were only a couple of songs on this album that weren’t played over and over and over in my car.  Antisocialites is a bright, entertaining, and endearingly human album with great songs to dance to and great slow songs (although I like the fast numbers just a little more).  It was hard to pick between this and Miami Garden Club, but this was a solid year for music for me.  I think I learned about a lot of new artists and grew to appreciate more several artists that I had known for a while.  
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heyymonkey2 · 7 years ago
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First Night Back in Fuuga Ch 32: The Ground Has Shifted
AO3 Link to Chapter 32
Summary: Yona, Hak, and Soo-Won try to acclimate to their new relationships to the palace
“You have remarkable observation skills,” though Ik-Soo isn’t watching Soo-Won as he says this.
Instead, Ik-Soo sits adjacent to this foreign visitor whom Kija brought back to his village. Both Ik-Soo and Soo-Won watch forward from an outdoor table where they’ve been having lunch as the villagers celebrate Kija’s return out on the lawn before them.
“Oh?” Soo-Won asks innocently with a hand scratching behind his head, then a little seriously, “I’m beginning to see you and I have some things in common.”
Ik-Soo doesn’t react, just stares forward with peace in those eyes that no one can see, “I won’t pretend we’re not in Kouka. Even if they weren’t throwing a festival for Kija, you would have easily connected this was once his home.”
“After the shoes,” Soo-Won glances down at the handwoven straw sandals on his feet, “My expectations for you to be forward were low. I’m impressed.”
“Expectations are a dangerous thing to hold.”
Soo-Won takes a deep breath. A little blonde boy beams as he chases two friends, then turns in pause when he sees Soo-Won’s harrowed expression watching him. Soo-Won closes his eyes at the painful, nostalgic feelings at war inside him.
“In patience we gain strength,” Ik-Soo encourages.
“Whatever it is you’re trying to achieve with me… I don’t believe in the same things you do, Priest.”
Ik-Soo is unmoved, “And yet in your heart you’re desperate to comprehend how she with a single look could make your heart stop and freeze your feet to the ground as though you had become a statue.”
Soo-Won snaps his head over to look at Ik-Soo, but the priest has already risen and started walking away. How did he…? Ik-Soo trips over nothing, then rises with a friendly wave to the children that he’s really OK.
Soo-Won again stares at his sandals -- hard, then rises and follows after Ik-Soo.
The once and still king walks with a slight limp due to his healing wounds, but he catches right up.
“Where are you going?”
“To pray.”
Soo-Won sighs, “May I leave with them? The dragons. Or am I intended to be a captive here? I don’t wish to stay in this place. I need to go back.”
Ik-Soo continues down a path into the woods along a river, “You need air. I think you’re missing the big picture.”
“Your foolish philosophies are getting us nowhere.”
“They got us right here,” Ik-Soo stops and gestures around at the foliage.
“This is the very definition of nowhere.”
Ik-Soo as casually as ever, “Until you are able to see beyond, you won’t be able to find your way back.”
“Did you not just moments ago compliment my ability to observe?”
“Ah, yes, you’re brilliant.”
Soo-Won throws a hand to his forehead. This man is an idiot.
“But you overlook almost everything.”
“Pardon?”
“You’ve existed in a very small world, Soo-Won. On details that pertain to it, you are incredibly focused. But until you let go of your obsession with all that you had and knew, your world will stay the same. I think it’s probably a very painful place to be right now. Why not come on a walk outside instead? It’s beautiful out here.”
Ik-Soo begins walking again. Soo-Won calls after in frustration.
“You’re wasting both of our time and putting the princess in danger. I need to speak with her. She and Hak must be to the palace by now. There are things there that--”
“The princess will not be harmed.”
“We don’t know that,” and yet as Soo-Won begins to follow once more, he finds himself questioning whether Ik-Soo actually could know that… maybe even feeling relief if he did, “How did you know… about the way she looked at me?”
Ik-Soo stops and sits at the edge of a pool of water the river gently spills over into. Soo-Won joins beside him.
“I once served at the palace, many years ago.”
Only the sound of the water.
“I understand you know what that means.”
“I told you that I, too, do not believe in what you do,” Soo-Won clarifies, fully understanding now they are also speaking about his father Yu-Hon and when he threw all the priests out of the palace.
Ik-Soo again is not visibly discouraged, “Faith is a personal journey -- I have no business on yours. I’m simply here to help you. There are things that happened at the palace at that time that I will reveal to you. You can decide on your own to trust my words or not.”
Soo-Won stares at this man… suddenly not wanting to be somewhere else. Just here -- listening.
“You’ll have to earn each one.”
Soo-Won receives those words with dread. He hasn’t sat still this long since he can remember. He feels like jumping out of his skin already. And he needs to talk to her. It’s all he’s been thinking about. That and the pain.
“Then after all has been revealed… what exactly? I’ll know something I didn’t before and you’ll let me leave?”
“You’ll see. Patience.”
Soo-Won stares forward over the calm water and wonders about how quickly he can draw the secrets from this man. How quickly he can get back to Yona to warn her.
“Min-Soo!” Yona throws her arms around her old friend at the door. She turns back toward her room, “Look -- Hak, it’s like old times!”
“Well…” Hak watches Min-Soo nearly fall over from Yona’s hug -- he’s clearly still healing from his wound.
Yona brightly continues, “We were just about to head out. Can we help you with something?”
“General Joo-Doh sent me to find you. When you weren’t in the King’s chambers, he got pretty rattled.”
Hak sighs, “You can tell General Joo-Doh we survived the night without him hovering over us. And we’ll be sleeping in this room from now on. He’s not invited.”
Min-Soo’s cheeks go a little pink, “Of course.”
“Hey,” Hak calls after, freezing Min-Soo mid-turn, “It’s good to see you.”
After a returning smile, Min-Soo disappears.
Hak and Yona walk down the hall together and it’s a little weird because they’re side by side -- which they most often weren’t in the palace before -- and not touching -- which is rare of them anywhere lately. So with a bite of her lower lip, Yona sneaks a hand across and grabs Hak’s. When his wry smile creeps up, she glows.
“Kyo-Ga came already. He’d like to speak with me about coronation.”
“Whatever you said at camp seemed to really work with that guy. If he had the power, I’d say he’d put a crown on your head right here.”
“To be honest, it makes me a little uncomfortable.”
“I’m glad. Me, too.”
“I trust him. I just think… sometimes we can’t even trust ourselves if we let our ambitions get ahead of us.”
“With all the generals, they’re capable of being great men if you lead them well.”
“Actually…”
Hak pauses to sit on a bench under an arch for this one, “Did you know this was one of my favorite napping spots?”
“No… that’s really irrelevant, Hak.”
“I’m asking you not to ruin my memory of this spot with whatever you’re about to stay.”
“You’re so mean, Hak! I’m going to say something… good.”
He raises his eyebrows in suspicion, “OK Princess, go on…”
“We’ve been discussing who to appoint as the new Water Tribe general. I’ve decided. Just as we agreed that I should be involved leading the generals because of my unique contributions in peace and negotiation, I think that Lili should become a general because of her bravery, open-minded views on how things are done, and how much her tribe respects her.”
Hak scratches his chin and considers, “That’s all true, though it’s hard to get past that she doesn’t fight.”
“I know. I’ve already thought about it and… well, you taught me. Maybe Wind warriors have a knack for that? If she spent some time with Tae-Woo, he could train her which would mean he’d spend more time at the palace. I’m sure she could teach him some things, as well.”
Hak sighs, “He’s not gonna like that. At all. But she’s loyal to you and that means a lot to me. As it is, I’m already gonna have my hands full figuring out who’s not loyal and still in the Sky Tribe.”
That sentiment affects Yona more than she expects. She stiffens… “Now that I think about it, maybe we should wait to see a doctor? Who knows what could spread before the coronation.”
There’s a pain in Hak’s expression as he looks up at her, holding her hand in his, “I hate this.”
“Once Mundok is here, he’ll know what to do.”
Hak kisses the top of her sweet hand, “OK. ...then I think you have some dragons to go see.”
Yona smiles great big, but-- “You’re not coming with?”
“I’ll be right behind you,” Hak smiles back up at Yona to calm her, “There’s something I need to do first.”
She nods, then, “I can’t wait to stuff you all full of delicious things at lunch!”
“Palace food -- that I have missed,” Hak confesses.
Yona leans forward and they kiss gently, deeply for a long heartfelt moment before Yona pulls back with happy eyes, reluctantly drops his hand, and heads down the hall toward the other loves of her life.
Hak watches after her wondering if he can even let himself allow her to walk to their room on her own. ...he rises and follows at a distance -- the answer is no, no he can’t.
How the hell am I gonna do this when there are two of them?!
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moosebeans · 8 years ago
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All of the TØP asks!
Answered. After six months. Answered.
It took me ages so better appreciate it 😂I had to do it on mobile bc my laptop’s not working :D 
*SELF TITLED*IMPLICIT DEMAND FOR PROOF: what’s your biggest fear?I mean, like except for death, probably not being enough (what a greeeaaat start)FALL AWAY: what was the last lie you told to yourself?‘That’s not wrong’THE PANTALOON: have you ever been deeply affected by a death?I don’t think so, because the last time someone from my closest family died was when my great-grandmother died and I was 6 then so I don’t even remember her that much.ADDICT WITH A PEN: have you ever felt that what you want the most is out of your reach?Hahahaha I’m feeling this almost everyday, next question pleaseFRIEND, PLEASE: have you ever had to talk someone out of making a big mistake?Yes. I won’t tell the details bc you know, privacy, but I’m incredibly happy I managed to do so.MARCH TO THE SEA: do you conform or go against the standards?I’m not a rebel but definitely I’m more of going against the rules, but only if they are wrong.JOHNY BOY: who in your life is sort of unsung hero?Let’s just take a moment to appreciate @has-a-crisisOH MS BELIEVER: someone whom you wish were more confident of themselves?@has-a-crisis and @itsskylerblue and @justanotherduke you guys are wonderful and I don’t understand why you can’t believe that 💛💜AIR CATCHER: have you ever been afraid to tell someone you love them?Not really. Maybe bc I’ve never been in love lmao but if you mean platonic love, I don’t really like telling that bc I’m always scared that that person will let me down eventually and I’ll be sad that they’ve meant that much to me and they knew that.TRAPDOOR: is there something you hide from everyone, even the people close to you?I tend to hide my feelings and my mental state bc I don’t want to overwhelm anyone with mine problems as they already have theirs :’)A CAR, A TORCH, A DEATH: do you love somebody do much you are willing to die for them?Definitely yes, buuttt I’d rather Live for them (what a Ride reference)TAXI CAB: what do you believe will happen to you after you die?Ok, so I’m trying to believe there is some afterlife, and if there is I hope I can get to heaven (or just the good option in general if it’s not heaven), but for now I can’t say I’m sure it will happen so like. idk manBEFORE YOU START YOUR DAY: what is the song that make you feel confident?You mean one? Here’s a whole list: fairly local, lane boy, famous last words, my songs know what you did in the dark, misery (by blink-182) and if I had more time I’d list much moreISLE OF FLIGHTLESS BIRDS: what holds you back from reaching your whole potential?My lovely insecurities, thanks for asking. Seriously, there isn’t any specific one.
*REGIONAL AT BEST*GUNS FOR HANDS: how do you redirect negative thoughts?I don’t really redirect them, I basically just try to forget them by listening to loud music lmao :’)HOLDING ON TO YOU: who do you come to when you need help?@has-a-crisis, @justanotherduke and, thanks to the time zones, (the only good thing about them) when it’s too late there’s always @itsskylerblue awake(the whole thing will just be about them I guess)ODE TO SLEEP: are you a night owl or an early riser?Definitely the night owl. Although I prefer to be called a bat.SLOWTOWN: a day you’d relive over and over again if you could?3/11/2016 my tøp concertCAR RADIO: do you prefer to listen to radio or your own music in the car?Lemmie tell you. The songs on the radio are NOT as okay as that one song suggests. But if it’s an actual long journey then crappy pop is a part of the aesthetic.FOREST: something that didn’t go how you had planned?Like my teenage years for example??GLOWING EYES: what are your dreams like?Well sometimes they are amazing and I wish I didn’t wake up. Sometimes they are messy and cause headaches. Sometimes I have nightmares. And they are absolutely the worst.KITCHEN SINK: have you created something that only you understand?I guess yes? Like, the art I draw is pretty easy to understand but still they surely are some aspects of it only I know?ANATHEMA: what bothers you the most?I’m just never enough. But I don’t have energy to do anything about that.LOVELY: best compliment you’ve ever received?“FUCK that’s good” about my art or “you’re literally alien goddess or what” :) RUBY: have you ever been unexpectedly inspired or affected by someone?Yes. No, you won’t hear details.TREES: someone you wish you could speak to?I’d say… to my mom. I wish I could tell her everything. But it’s not that easy.BE CONCERNED: have you ever questioned something everyone around you firmly believed?Like… does life even have sense?CLEAR: are you an introvert or an extrovert?You see. I’m an extrovert to people I like. But if I’m faced with people I don’t like I’m a total introvert.HOUSE OF GOLD: have you promised something you can’t fulfill until you get older?So many things, honestly, I don’t have time to list them.
*VESSEL*ODE TO SLEEP: have you ever asked someone for forgiveness multiple times?Yes.HOLDING ON TO YOU: do you write in cursive or print?Somewhere between (WHAT A REBEL I AM)MIGRAINE: favourite and least favourite days of the week? Why?Fave- Wednesdays bc I have easy school and I’m still not too tired with the whole weekLeast fave- Sundays and I won’t quote Migraine but more less that’s whyHOUSE OF GOLD: what kind of house do you want to have when you get older?Small but cozy and full of love :’)CAR RADIO: have you ever had anything stolen from you?That one bitch in kindergarten stole my my little ponies once. She got caught and she was defending herself by saying she had to take them on a walk because I kept them inside for too long. Other than that I don’t think so, except someone might have stolen my converse at school but they also might have been thrown away bc I forgot to take them home for winter break as I should SEMI-AUTOMATIC: something you wish you could change from your personality?Idk I could stop being such a salty bitch lmao SCREEN: have you ever pretended to be someone you’re not to impress somebody?I’ve lost count, but I actually don’t do it anymore bc, you know, I stopped giving any effs about whether people like me or not THE RUN AND GO: the last person at whose house you stayed? the last person that stayed at your house?My godparents and for the second one my cousinsFAKE YOU OUT: thing you seem to care about more than most people?I’m really insecure so basically everything that is about me that I don’t like and can’t really change GUNS FOR HANDS: the last lie you told to your parents?“Yeah, I’ll try to go to sleep earlier” or “no, I’m not sad”TREES: someone you wish you could see?(strictly see, no dialogue)I don’t know really? Because just seeing someone is so… not enough if you can’t talk TRUCE: what inspires you to stay alive?My true friends @has-a-crisis, @itsskylerblue and @justanotherduke, a.k.a. the ones I can always count on. Also that small amount of hope that it eventually gets better KITCHEN SINK: have you ever told anyone to go away even though you didn’t want to be alone?Many, many times
*BLURRYFACE*HEAVYDIRTYSOUL: have you ever had to put your dream on hold?Yeah, multi times.STRESSED OUT: whose opinion do you value the most?Probably my friends’ because I know they really care about meRIDE: a fantasy you would never act on?I’d never actually kill the people I sometimes want to.FAIRLY LOCAL: are you typically hot or cold?You mean as a person or do I feel cold or hot? Both answers are cold TEAR IN MY HEART: have you found the tear in my heart?I don’t think so.LANE BOY: have you ever stood up for what you believed in?Yes, multiple times actuallyTHE JUDGE: what’s scarier, the fear or what causes the fear?As a very anxious person I know it’s usually the fear.DOUBT: a doubt that you have that you wish you could shake?If I’m really good at anything or are people just nice to me.POLARIZE: where do you hide your problems?In my diary or in my head.WE DONT BELIEVE WHATS ON TV: do you more value material objects or the intangible?The intangible. I’m actually quite minimalistic so I don’t care about things that much anyway.MESSAGE MAN: when things get hard do you sleep or stay awake?I’m staying AWAKEHOMETOWN: where is your hometown?Warsaw, Poland. Unless you mean something metaphorical then idkNOT TODAY: do you let people get to you?It takes time. A long time.GONER: what is your blurryface like?My blurryface is a mess. Always in the back of my head. When it comes out, everything begins to be too much and everything loses its sense.
Well that was a ride. Congratulations if you actually read it all. Also sorry I’m answering this after literal six months.
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