#maybe because they kept having to drink juice that a ping-pong ball had been in

[victorluvsalice]

-->Only for her and Smiler to decide they wanted to play ping-pong together, and for Alice to run off to the ping-pong table before I could stop the interaction. *sigh* Damn werewolf super-speed... I was like “fine, okay, you can play a game of –

“Hmm. Actually. Hang on. Why not play a round of juice pong instead? Be something DIFFERENT for me to watch, anyway.”

And so they did, tossing balls at each other’s cups of juice. As you do. XD And damn, Alice absolutely SMOKED Smiler, getting all four of their cups while they only got ONE. I think I see why Smiler only plays regular ping-pong with people these days. XD Sorry Smiler! Maybe this will make you a little less obsessed with the table!

-->Anyway – Victor finished the tending and the fertilizing while this was all going on (super vitality on the remaining oversized crops, and some pet poops on a few nearby flowers) – as he was busting for a pee and dirty, I had him transportalate up to the white-and-blue bathroom and hit the toilet and the shower while Alice went on a hunt and Smiler entered the greenhouse to get their plasma fruit and herbalism supplies (along with some pears and plantains) before super-selling the rest. Well, ALMOST all of the rest – the way they did it, the apple tree got missed in every super-sell batch, so they ended up harvesting that too. XD Well, they can use ‘em for nectar! While that was going on, Victor finished his shower and cleaned some more spoiled food out of the fridge –

-->And then I spotted Ian Moody standing on the porch for some reason, being pestered by a couple of specters. I decided to have Victor save the poor old guy and sent him out to give one of the ghost blobs a Potion Of Good Fortune – the gift was a hit, fortunately, and Victor got another lump of wraith wax, which he promptly sold to an oddity collector because we have ENOUGH of that stuff, thank you. XD Ian, thus freed, immediately headed back out into the world as Alice returned from her Hunt, mouth full of meat and Fury high. (I guess he saw all this and thought “NOPE.” Which, fair.) I looked at her devouring her steak while all aglow, looked at the in-game clock and saw it was noon –

And was like “you know what, I’m not going to the store today. They can just have a chill day at home for a change.” So I directed everyone to hang out on the porch together for a bit while Alice finished her meal, then Smiler went over to shape the bonsai into a freezer bunny shape (as they were feeling very playful) and had Victor get a REAL lunch of mushroom steak (as he was trying to eat ice cream – you have to eat REAL FOOD sometimes, Victor) –

[what-the--curtains]

In A Week

Part 4/4 - This Feeling

(Frankie Morales x f!reader)

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Summary: With the wedding day finally here will your true feeling be revealed or will you leave the way you started? As nothing more than strangers.

Authors Notes: THE FINALE (for now??), this story was so nice to write and all y’all r angels for just reading it let alone liking/sharing it (really i could cry💕🌻💕) so thank you🥺🥺

Song used in Story: This feeling - Alabama Shakes (highly rec u listen!!)

Tw: swearing, drinking, allusions to sex and past toxic relationships.

Tagged: @agingerindenial @icanbeyourjedi

Words: 2.0k

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Day 5

A thunk followed by the unmistakable beeping of the snowplows working hard at clearing away the snow from the roads and parking lots wake you. You let out a disappointed sigh when you notice the distinct lack of Frankie beneath you. Almost as if on cue he walks in with a bottle of champagne, orange juice and two glasses.

“Are you ready to get wasted?” he says, as you shift up in bed.

“On one condition.” you offer smacking your lips mouth tasting like morning.

“Which is?” He asks, tilting his head.

“We get fully dressed up for this wedding. I didn't spend hours contemplating outfits to not put one on.” you barter, prepared to fight with him to get what you wanted.

“Absolutely,” he agrees, much to your surprise “that tux was not cheap, and it was supposed to be back two days ago, so not getting that deposit back. Should we call the brides to be before we start drinking?”

“Probably a good call,” After multiple phone calls and various congratulations you found out they were going to be live streaming the ceremony for all the people stranded by the storm. You and Frankie have a lazy morning before it's finally time to get ready, you stand up swaying slightly from the few drinks you'd already downed. Frankie takes the suit into the bathroom giving you the room to change and to do your hair and makeup. You go to pull out your dress and as you do the lingerie you’d packed falls out onto the floor. Your heart drops for a moment before deciding to put it on, not for Jonathan, or even Frankie, but for yourself. You pull on the light pink velvet mini dress you’d settled on, and sling on the black open toe heels. Walking into the kitchen you pour yourself a glass of wine. You hear him clear his throat and you turn around. You're taken aback by how well Frankie cleaned up, no hat, hair styled and a perfectly fitted suit.

When Frankie enters the room, he stops in his tracks, continuing to stare when you turn to face him. If this had been at the wedding, he’s sure he’d have picked you out of the crowd instantly. He’d probably have spent the whole night hoping you'd talk to him only getting upset when you didn't even give him a second glance.

“Cat got your tongue?” he asks, breaking the silence first, beyond pleased at how he’d managed to impress you.

“Something like that” you offer, handing him a beer

“Well, we’re in luck because I was specifically told to provide drinking games for the reception, so” he says pulling out some red solo cups and ping pong balls from his bag.

“Who's bad with their hands now” he asks as he sinks another cup, winning 4 consecutive games.

“No fair! You’re cheating.” you say with a humph.

“I'm not, your technique’s just sloppy and lacking strategy” He mocks.

“I have a strategy” You state defensively, mouth open in faux anger.

“Flashing yourself in an attempt to distract me, isn't a strategy” he says licking his lips as his smile turns into a full blown smirk

“Excuse me.” you say, crossing your arms over your chest shifting your stance and arching an eyebrow, challenging him.

“Oh I'm sorry, is that not what you're doing?” he chides, smirk still prominent.

“Well it use to work” you mutter, embarrassed at having been called out

“Ya on idiots who can't control themselves come here, I'll show you to sink it everytime,” you walk over and he positions himself behind you, he's close enough that you can feel his chest heaving slowly behind you.

“Relax your arms” he says, shaking them out for you. “Okay this arm, drop it, keep it relaxed, only use it for balance if needed. This arm..” he says grabbing your wrist “ this is where the action is, alright keep your elbow locked, none of that wobbly shit I saw earlier. It's all about the flick and the follow through, keep it strong.” He watches as you repeat the motions without his hand guiding you and it goes in. You turn around and lift your arms up victoriously, they quickly find their way around Frankies neck and he lifts you up off the ground, faces dangerously close when he puts you back down on the ground.

“We should order a pizza, I think some places are open” you say quickly turning to your phone and ordering something from wherever it was open.

After watching the ceremony, you're sitting on the counter laughing as Frankie proves to you he can in fact eat an entire piece of pizza in three bites.

“Told you” he says

“Well consider me out witted” your phone beeps, you turn it over assuming its Stella or Santi or Gen but it's not. It's John the second you see his name pop up on your phone your stomach drops. Frankie sees the change in your demeanour, everything about you suddenly appearing small. Frankie grabs the phone from your hands “I swore an oath to prevent shitty guys from ruining the party tonight”

“How did you…? Whose orders? Did Santi tell you?”

“Maybe. Holy ….” Frankie says eyes wide when he accidentally sees the message that has been sent to you.

“What?” you ask, afraid at what he’d just seen.

“Nothing!” he lies, shaking his head blinking hard to get the image out of his head.

“Now you have to tell me!” you say hopping off from the counter and making your way towards him. Reaching for the phone which he's holding over his head. Your place you hand on his shoulder trying to balance yourself as you make another grab for it, but you're not even close. You plant a kiss on his cheek causing his arm to drop immediately allowing you to grab the phone.

“Ha!” you say, failing to notice the dejected look on Frankie's face.

You’re walking towards the counter to reply when something comes over you, maybe it was the way Frankie had made you feel these last few days, maybe it was finally coming to your senses, but you turn back to face him. You stare up at Frankie whose eyes are on the ceiling.

“Can you delete him, from all my shit, and block the number” you ask, offering him your phone.

“Really?” Frankie says

“Ya I can't do it but I want it done,” you say, pushing the phone towards him, more vigorously this time.

“Well it'd be my pleasure, guy sounds like a dick,” he says, taking the phone from you and scrolling through wiping away any remnants of the dude.

“Thanks” you say as he hands the phone back to you.

“What did you see in him? Well actually based on the photo he sent maybe I understand,” he murmurs.

“Francisco Morales” you say, mouth agape.

“I'm not the one who sent it!” he says lifting his hands up in defense.

“You wanna dance?’ he asks “I got the playlist from Pope, may as well have some fun, really forget about Jackson.”

“Jo.. you know it doesn't matter and you’re right,” the both of you dance like idiots for a while, twirling around the room in an embarrassingly cliche way that would be better suited to a John Hughes movie than a makeshift wedding reception. As the next song begins, the slow pacing shifts the tone.

I just kept hoping, I just kept hoping

The way would become clear

You stop your dancing, as does Frankie and a dread akin to that of being at your first middle school dance wondering if you'll be asked to dance or not comes over you. You both stare at each other for a second before Frankie offers you his hand, if he was waiting for a moment, this was it.

I spent all this time

Tryna play nice and fight my way here

See, I've been having me a real hard time

But it feels so nice to know I'm gonna be alright

He pulls you into him and you sway in time to the music. One hand on your lower back, the other one holding your hand as you rest your head against his shoulder. His thumb gently rubs over yours. The sensation comforts you causing a wave of relief which causes your eyes to water.

So, I just kept dreaming, yeah, I just kept dreamin'

It wasn't very hard

I spent all this time

Tryna figure out why

Nobody on my side

“You okay?” he asks, hearing you sniffle, you nod looking up at him and he briefly untangles his hand from yours to wipe away the tear that had fallen

“I'm sorry, if I...” he starts softly, thumb tracing gently over your cheekbone.

“No, it's not you, well it is, but it's not bad” you offer, satisfied with the response he takes your hand in his again and continues swaying.

See, I've been having me a real good time

And it feels so nice to know I'm gonna be alright

So please, don't take my feelings

I have found at last

So please, don't take my feelings

I have found at last

Yeah, if I wanted to, I'd be alright

“why'd you decide to delete him” Frankie whispers, barely audible

“Moment of clarity I suppose” you say into his shoulder.

“Which was?” he presses, not looking down to you.

“Just realized how I could have been being treated in a relationship.”

“Should have been being treated,” Frankie corrects.

“I can't believe I let him do that to me for so long, im so stupid” you mutter

“Blames not on you, blames on him for not realizing what he had, seriously if I had you id….” he stops himself not wanting to take advantage of a vulnerable situation.

So I just kept going, I just kept going

And hoping I'm growing near

Well this good and fine, I spent all this time

Tryna find my way here

And I've been having me a real fun time

And it feels so nice to know I'm gonna be alright

“You’d what” you ask, having mustered up enough courage to finally find out if what you were feeling was reciprocated.

“Id never let you go, at least i'd do everything in my power to make sure you’d want to stay with me”

Please, don't take this feeling

I have found at last

You reach your hands up to his face and pull it down to meet yours, lips colliding for the first time, but the sensation washing over you felt familiar. It felt like you’d finally come home.

Please, don't take my feeling

I have found at last

He slowly moves the two of you back towards the bed never departing from your lips for more than a moment.

“You uh..you sure you want to do this,” he asks, as you run your hands up and down his back.

“Ya, you?” you question looking up at him through your lashes.

“Yes, absolutely.”

If I wanted to, I'd be alright

Yeah, if I wanted to, I'd be alright

The sun from the blinds that had been accidentally left open seeps into the room. The warmth hitting your naked shoulder. You smile when you look down to see Frankies arm wrapped loosely around your waist.

“Well my long con worked, I finally got the side of the bed I wanted,” you tease.

“Mmm” he says as you shift round to come face to face with him kissing his nose. His eyes flutter awake and he smiles, kissing you on the forehead as you snuggle into his chest for a moment before moving to get ready for the day. His arms tighten around you trapping you against him.

“Frankie, we have to get moving” you giggle.

“Nope, I was serious last night. I'm not planning on letting you go”

“So I’m trapped here forever?” you laugh

“Would that be so bad?” he wonders, and you settle back into him knowing that nothing would be better than spending the rest of your days here with him.

[foodgemsg]

http://bit.ly/2SE92CS Read on our visit to 10 Best Food in Hong Kong | 2018 by FoodGem

1. Sang Kee Congee 生記粥品專家

Porridge may seem plain by its looks. The sweet fish porridge was unexpectedly flavourful and doesn’t have any fishy smell or taste. It’s very smooth and can literally drink it. Not forgetting their giant fish ball made with real fish meat. So Q that it kept slipping off my spoon. I’ve ordered a 鱼球及等粥 (Signature porridge with fish balls), it comes with more than 5 different ingredients like meatballs, fish balls, pig’s intestines, kidneys, fish slices and more! I’ve also noticed that the locals like to order porridge with fish bones.

Signature porridge (及等粥) starting from HKD34.

Signature porridge with Fishballs (featured 鱼球及等粥) at HKD52.

Sang Kee Congee 生記粥品專家

Address: Hong Kong, Sheung Wan, 環畢街7-9號

Note: No English menu

2. Yat Lok 一樂燒鵝

First meal and foremost, to satisfy my cravings for goose meat. Lucky to receive a plate of goose meat with a good thick layer of fat under the light crisp skin. The texture and flavour of the meat beneath were tender and flavourful. Yat Lok is featured on the Michelin Guide.

Roasted goose (1/4 with drumstick) at HKD185.

Yat Lok 一樂燒鵝

Address: Hong Kong, Central, Stanley St, 34-38號HK 香港島 中環 士丹利街34-38號 金禾大廈地鋪 Conwell House

Note: English menu available.

3. Famous Dim Sum 名點心

Thou they’re called Famous Dim Sum, they’re not that famous in Hong Kong. Reached on a Friday dinner, the dim sum restaurant was only half filled. I’ve also noticed that almost 99% of the diners are locals. That’s what I like, to enjoy what the local eats and to uncover a hidden gem. I’m not a carbs person however I don’t mind having steam prawns over rice with lotus leaf. Wonderful aromatic rice with a nice scent of the lotus leaf, garlic and prawn juice. Can taste the goodness of each individual grains of rice and not a mushy mass of rice. Feeling welcome at this dim sum place with their good service. A little surprise as the service crew brought the bill to us and even opened the door when we’re leaving. Not sure is it because I’ve been snapping away or they have this practice all along. But such practice, definitely very rare in Hong Kong Cafe.

Steam prawns over rice with lotus leaf at HKD36.

Famous Dim Sum 名點心

Address: 7 Playing Field Rd, Mong Kok, Hong Kong

Note: English menu available.

4.  Ma Sa Restaurant 孖沙茶餐廳

I love the runny yolky, glossy happiness of a sunny side up fried egg with crispy edges triple eggs triple joys. Definitely, the perfect egg that I would crave for. There are also many slices of cha siew hidden under the triple eggs. The cha siew are decently tender and nicely seasoned.

Cha siew with fried egg rice (叉烧煎蛋饭) at HKD35.

Ma Sa Restaurant 孖沙茶餐廳

Address: G/F,, 23 Hillier St, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Note: No English menu.

5. Tsim Chai Kee 沾仔记

Ordered wonton noodles with three toppings (wonton, fish ball and beef slices) and received a big surprise with this HUGE fishball. You know whenever we order fishball in Singapore, we get fishball in ping-pong size. This is of tennis ball size!!! Maybe even bigger size if you’re lucky as each piece is freshly minced and handmade. Each piece of wonton dumpling comes with crunchy king prawn and tender meat. The beef slices were slightly raw but tender and juicy. I do enjoy the al dente noodles but not the strong yellow wax taste as usual. Didn’t get to try the soup before it is diluted with yellow noodles wax. Tsim Chai Kee is featured under Michelin Bib Gourmand list.

King Prawn Wonton Noodle at HKD32.

Three Toppings Noodles at HKD42.

Tsim Chai Kee 沾仔记

Address: 98 Wellington St, Central, Hong Kong

Note: English and Japanese menu available.

6. The Alley 鹿角巷

Brown sugar deerioca milk was superbly smooth and creamy milk tea with chewing good deerioca pearls soaked in sweet brown sugar. The bad thing is you can only buy two cups of deerioca drinks after queuing for soooo long.

Brown sugar deerioca milk at HKD28.

The Alley 鹿角巷

Address: Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, Nathan Rd, 27-33號, Alpha House, 地下F舖

7. Australian Dairy Company 澳洲牛奶公司

While people go for scrambled egg, I go for their “Snow White” steamed egg white fresh milk pudding. It’s custardy soft and served warm. Even softer than our local beancurd dessert. Very comforting especially during the winter season. My boyfriend is a fan of their macaroni with ham but I don’t really like it. Did not experience a decent service, they simply storm away when we wanted to order more dishes. Thus, we had to wait for another service crew.

Fresh milk egg white pudding (蛋白炖鲜奶) at HKD30.

Australian Dairy Company 澳洲牛奶公司

Address: 47號 Parkes St, Jordan, Hong Kong

Note: No English Menu

8. Lung Kee Wanton 龍記招牌雲吞

Here’s my number two choice for wonton noodles. Always love Hong Kong wonton with crunchy shrimp. However, I can never enjoy their noodles or soup as it will be diluted with yellow noodles wax. Psst, don’t forget to add their special homemade Signature chilli sauce to the wonton or noodles. It’s not very spicy and comes with bean paste. Decent service and one of the aunties can communicate with minimum English. They also sell raw ingredients like wontons, beef, fish ball and even their chilli sauce.

Wonton noodles at HKD35.

Lung Kee Wanton 龍記招牌雲吞

Address: Lee Wai Commercial Building, 1-3 Hart Ave, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Note: English menu available.

9. Lee Keung Kee North Point Egg Waffles 利強記北角雞蛋仔

Walked past this mini store along King’s Road couple of times and they’re always flooded with waiting customers. My boyfriend and I decided to try as there’s no queue on a weekday evening around 6pm. The outer core was very crisp and breaks apart with almost no effort. A good eggy taste, not the overly sweet flavour. Not forgetting the smidges of crisp around the edges too! You might be shocked at the mini kitchen with all the chunky and thick wirings. Lee Keung Kee North Point Egg Waffles is listed under Michelin Guide 2016-2017 and various Hong Kong good food channels.

Egg waffles (雞蛋仔) at HKD23.

Lee Keung Kee North Point Egg Waffles 利強記北角雞蛋仔

Address: 492 King’s Rd, North Point, Hong Kong

Note: No English menu.

10. Fei Jie 肥姐小食店

Read a couple of good reviews about this street food and decided to try for the first time. The Signature big combo comes with octopus, pig offal and turkey kidney. You may wish to skip turkey kidney, a little too chewy. The crunchy octopus and pig offal with stuffings are good to try. I like it with sweet sauce and mustard. While shooting videos for my Instagram stories, I was also worried that I might get scolded by Fei Jie. *Eyes on no photography sign* Fei Jie was pretty kind to me after all, not those bad attitude as written under the reviews.

Big combo (octopus, pig offal and turkey kidney) at HKD32.

Fei Jie 肥姐小食店

Address: 旺角登打士街55號4A舖

Note: English menu available.

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