#mcl fanfic

[m0nnypie]

A HOT NIGHT

JUST A HOT NIGHT WITH NATHANIEL CARELLO

Warnings: sex, oral sex, handcuffs, unprotected sex, rough sex. This story is in third person.

It would be a week since (Name) and Nath had last seen each other. This had already started to irritate her, okay, it wasn't his fault, but that didn't change the fact that she had the right to be upset. And it's not like she wasn't happy for him, he was following his own dream, who could blame him?

Of course, after a long conversation with Rosa, she thought that maybe it was time to end the cycle. At the moment (Name) was talking to Chani, since she was going to help him with the move, she thought it was pointless to end the relationship, because in her view they could talk and resolve everything. But (Name) had already made up her mind, and no one would change that.

She was watching a movie, since sleeping was impossible at this point. It was already past two in the morning, she didn't mind being only wearing a tank top and shorts that were too small. Especially since no one was going to visit her now, and according to the time, Nathaniel wouldn't be back until the next morning.

Before the end of the movie, she heard someone come into the house, she didn't need to guess who it was. So she thought it best to talk to him right then, or else she would put off the conversation until it was too late.

- Nath... I think we need to... - she stopped at the exact moment she saw Nath dressed in his uniform. She almost let herself go, but she came back to reality in seconds -... hm... yeah, we need to talk.

— Do we need to?.. - He got closer and closer to her, making it almost impossible to resist him. His hand grabbed her waist, and on that damn face, a smirk appeared. The charming smile that made him so fucking hot - So? What do you want to talk about?..

He started kissing her neck, down her collarbone, and back up with kisses on her face. And all over again, it made her dizzy, it was practically impossible to resist like that.

- Nath… - She sighed heavily, sighs filled with lust suppressed by the days away from him. Breakup? She didn't even remember that anymore, she preferred to focus on the affection he gave her.

Nath started kissing her passionately, while his hands roamed all over her body, squeezing every little piece he loved and that made her sigh. He knew exactly how to mess with her, and he would definitely take advantage of it.

- You look great dressed like that, you know? - she said breathlessly, but she couldn't complain. She had always dreamed of seeing him like this, kissing him and doing everything she dreamed of with him. A huge smile appeared on his lips.

- Do you think so? I came like this especially for you - he kissed her again, for him her mouth was addictive. If it were possible he would never pull away - I even brought something special for us to try...

He took a handcuff out of his pocket. It wasn't something he was a fan of, but he would give in to see his wife crying with pleasure while begging him to go faster.

Then a smile lit up on (Name)'s face. He was finally giving in, damn that made her really horny. She didn't even give him time to say anything else, because she simply attacked his mouth and shut him up. If it weren't for the damn lack of air, they wouldn't have separated.

- Nath...- she was lifted by him, and they kissed again. He took her to the bedroom, even though even the middle of the house would have been fine for him, he wanted to give her all the comfort he could.

They wouldn't separate for anything, they were as desperate as before. And before (Name) realized it, she was tied with her arms behind her back. And in shock she separated from him, her eyes widening.

- You tied me up without telling me?! - He laughed, enjoying her reaction. He might not like a lot of things. But he found it really sexy when his wife was angry. He started to caress her cheek, and going to her lips, he passed slowly, it drove her crazy.

He climbed on top of her and kissed her again. No matter how many times he did it, he would never stop loving her kiss. She was so irresistible like that. He started to lift her shirt, exposing her breasts. He started to kiss them, going down her belly and reaching the waistband of her shorts. (Name) was already sighing once more, trying to contain any moan that tried to come out. - Why are you quiet? If you don't tell me what you want, I won't know how to please you (Name). - He knew what she wanted, but why not enjoy it a little. And before she could answer, he pulled away from her. - Nathaniel...please..- he simply ignored her. She knew very well what he wanted, and hated him for it, but she would do anything to feel him once more. - Nath...please, I want you to fuck me! Anything, just please…

And before (Name) had to beg again, she was already without her shorts, and with a blond guy between her legs. She could feel his hot breath. And he savored every bit of her. It would be possible to hear her moans from anywhere, it was so loud, not that he cared, she loved seeing how good he was doing her.

He satisfied her with all the desire in the world, as if it was the last thing he would ever eat in his life. She tried to close her legs with so much pleasure, but he wouldn't let her, he held her tight while he savored his beloved.

She was going crazy, she wanted to scratch him, pull his hair, take out her pleasure on something. And then she finally came, she could swear she had never felt so much pleasure as she did today. It seemed that every day Nath became more experienced, and incredible at what he did.

(Name) took a deep breath trying to catch her breath. But he didn't let her rest for long, since the next minute he was already getting ready to continue. And without letting (Name) protest, he turned her so that her back was to him.

He caressed every part of her body, his affection starting on her back, going up her and going to her shoulders and neck, causing a shiver and a moan in the woman. And finally he undressed, which disappointed her a little, since he looked wonderful in that outfit.

He bent down, resting his chest against her back. He distributed kisses on her shoulders and neck, and whispered in her ear how much he loved her. She sighed, enjoying every word he said, until she felt him enter her.

He went fast and hard, making it impossible for (Name) not to moan. She moaned loudly, rolled her eyes, did everything she could to let him know that she was loving every minute of sex with him. It wasn't much different for him, since he rolled his eyes, and even moaned along with her, not as loud as she was, but enough for any neighbor to know what they were doing there.

It didn't take long for her to feel like she was going to cum again, and it wasn't much different for him either, since every second he increased the speed according to his pleasure. And then the two finally reached their peak together.

He lay down next to her, quickly catching his breath. (Name) was already completely destroyed, her breathing irregular and her body aching, only returning to normal after a long 10 minutes.

Before she could open her mouth again, she felt Nath taking off her handcuffs and picking her up, taking her to the bathroom. She certainly didn't complain, she loved being taken care of by him. But of course, before a completely relaxing bath, they decided to use the spacious bathroom for another purpose.

After changing, and he made the bed for them. They lay down together, with her stuck to him. She was extremely quiet, which was strange coming from her, since she was chatty like a parrot.

- My love... are you okay? - he stroked her hair worriedly. He heard a loud sigh coming from her, which worried him even more. - is that what you wanted to talk about earlier?..

She sighed, a lump forming in her throat, wondering if she should tell him or just forget about it all. What if she told him and he got mad? She couldn't handle that.

- Well, about earlier, you know how hectic our lives have been lately, right? We've rarely seen each other recently, we don't talk, and then I talked to Rosa, and I had decided to break up - there was a short silence, while she thought of what else to say, but was interrupted by him.

- It's okay, I mean, I can't blame you, we really haven't seen each other for a whole week, I understand why you thought that way... I'm really sorry that I wasn't there as much as you wanted - he took a deep breath before continuing - but I really love you very much, and I don't want us to break up because of a silly mistake of ours.

He caressed her cheeks while looking directly into her eyes, she knew he was being sincere. And suddenly, she started to cry, she couldn't say anything, she felt guilty for having thought of that stupidity, she should have listened to Chani and simply talked to him.

He didn't say anything, he simply hugged her. And they stayed like that for the rest of the night, hugging each other, talking about how to resolve this situation and making promises that they weren't sure they would keep, but everything would be fine since they would always have each other.

[ruuu-by]

❝ There you are, love. I've been looking everywhere for you.”

I blink while Jason appears at my side. What's he up to ? I try to find the answer in his magnetic blue eyes, which are fixed on me.

Ioan clears his throat, drawing our attention.

“I don't believe we've been introduced, I'm Ioan Mullioz.” he says, holding out his hand in front of him.

Jason looks him up and down, before shaking his hand, lips pursed. “Jason Mendal.”

“Mendal, like the Goldreamz's CEO ?”

“Exactly.”

Ioan turns a calculating gaze on me. “I see,” he hummed. “You definitely have a type Ysaline.“

“She doesn't.” replies Jason, in an authoritative tone that leaves no room for discussion. “I'm a busy person, but also a loyal one. Not the kind of man who needs several women at his feet to spice up his life because he's bored. ❞

AO3 

[chr1s-d4-f0x]

Me and my friend were talking about "My Candy Love" (Called "Amor Doce" in Brazilian) and decided to make an AU with some changes in the lore and the characters designs.

In this AU the ""official"" route is Lysandre and the Sucrette (Called "Docete" in Brazilian XD) isn't Lynn but a girl called "Morgana": She's an extrovert and alternative girl that REALLY likes art and DIY stuff, with her being an DIY herself: She cuts her own hair (that is always messy because of that), paints it in different ways, does her own nails... She's also training to become an tattoo artist in the future so she also uses herself as a guinea pig XD Her arms have a lot of randow stuff tattooed.

Ah, yes, and in this AU Nathaniel and Castiel are ""dating"" (It's complicated-)

@mocho-pallium posta seus desenhos também-

[ju-vondy]

Jason's past info reveal on EP. Five X My own thoughts...

After playing the latest episode of MCL New Gen I had to do this post because when Jason told us about his father I almost fell of my chair screaming "OMG I WAS RIGHT???!!!!!" For those who didn't play the episode 5 yet: 🚨⚠️spoilers 🚨⚠️

So... I had this feeling that Beemoov was going to introduce a family drama for Jason, particularly involving his father, to justify his poor behavior, ya know? Like...: the typical story where the teenager loses his father, faces family problems and ends up becoming bitter and tough because of it. The whole "family is a mess" narrative LOL (I honestly hate that concept of "You can heal she/he" thing that usually come together with this kinda plot, that's why even though I made a difficult past for Jason in my fic, he secretly goes into therapy often... so Candy won't need to worry about being a damn "healer" for him 😂)

In fact, I even considered killing his father when Jason was a teenager in my fanfic because I was so sure his dad was dead. But then I thought, "No... Beemoov wouldn't use that cliché of the man who lost his father too soon and had to take on family responsibilities at 18, right? What a drama!"

So, today I'm here to justify the plot I thought about to you: I didn't kill off Jason's father in my fanfic because in my mind it would be too obvious and cliché. Instead, I wanted to explore a different angle that still included family issues and could add depth into Jason's character. But then... I realized that my own story also ended up being quite dramatic LMAO 🤣😅🤐

The way I created Jason's family tragedy, I know it got intense, and sometimes I feel like such a villain for it (~crying in author language~). For a kid, it must be very though waking up from an accident and listening "So... Your father is in a coma. We don't know if he'll wake up or no. He can live but he can also die suddenly, be prepared." And then you wake up everyday hoping your father will wake up but he didn't and you get nothing instead of a fake hope that the next day will be different... You are unsure if he's going to live or die. You didn't lost the person, but you lost its presence, voice, bad jokes, caring, etc. However, you still don't want to lose hope. So, for Jason kid it was like "I'll do my best everyday so when papa wakes up he'll be proud of me :D"

I decided to put Jason's father (I named him as Gregory) through a coma when Jason was a kid for two main reasons: 1) Give Jason a motivation and 2) don't make him deal with "taking care family matters out of the blue" once he was too young.

> That leads to his uncle (named Viktor) accompanying Jason's growth and teaching him everything about the family business, being a leader and etc. Of course Viktor had an aggressive method once Jason father's part of the family is crap and cruel (as I shared on this post).

Despite growing up with his uncle filling his head with nonsense about love being a weakness and such things, young Jason didn't want to be bitter and iced-heart like that. (Yep, he was a hectic kid but that doesn't mean he was evil, he just liked to have fun messing around.) He remembered his father being kind and gentle, almost as if he wanted to break the tough mold of the family. But later Jason faced many disappointments because, being from a wealthy family, (BTW, I got kinda sad when Jason said they were not rich in the EP 5, but now that's done and I don't regret describing his family the way I did once we didn't have any information hehehe) many people around them were fake. He also suffered bullying for being skinny, so... All of those bad things led him to think around the age of 16-17: "Well, there's no other way. When I'm not at home I'll have to put on this mask that my uncle taught me so others won't walk all over me."

However, internally Jason still held hope that Gregory would wake up someday and... Within his good heart, there was the desire of wanting to make his dad proud ~if he woke up~ Jason had as a kid > it still remained there in his mind, so he gave his best effort in everything they put he to do back that time. But at a certain point there was so much pressure on the poor boy that he ended up having a breakdown. 'Do this' 'Don't do that' 'Be perfect' 'Get good grades' 'Blah blah blah'... At the age of 18-19 Jason found himself having like those "I'VE HAD ENOUGH!" moments of life LOL 🤣 He never really liked everything the Mendal stood for, anyway. He always found it a drag to attend luxury dinners, close deals and pretend to be someone he wasn't… Jason ended up becoming a rebellious young-adult despite being studious and dedicated to his goals.

And then things got worse when Jason was near his 20-21 years old: his father sadly woke up in a minimally conscious state. (So: today his father is not dead, but he's not "living" as well. You know? When someone is awake but can't talk, move, etc. sometimes the person can exhibit limited and inconsistent responses to external stimuli, but that's all.) I think that was the "breaking point". Jason got deeply disappointed: He felt like everything he had done in his entire life was for nothing. As a result, the dark-haired began to exhibit dysfunctional behavior, skipping work at the family company, arriving late etc, etc. Viktor took advantage of this moment of weakness and convinced the board/the general council that Jason became irresponsible, went off the rail and therefore was unfit for any leadership position and would never be good enough to take the vice president or president's company role. That made our hated beloved protagonist really angry, it felt like a big betrayal for him. Following that, in a fit of impulsivity, Jason had those moments of "'Fuck you guys. I don't need you idiots. My family sucks and I'll prove them that I can make it on my own without using my father's name.' And that's why he resigned from his position and began working on something else, which would later culminate in the founding of Goldreamz. (Fortunately, this was the moment he decided to start seeing a therapist again, for our sake's.)

Well... I gave you too many spoilers of the fic already, so, basically: Jason’s past sucks and his journey in my point of view is intertwined with themes of redemption, ambition, growing and a desire to protect those he cares about besides his own heart ~which he chooses to not open up with random people. He's not an asshole/jerk, but he decides consciously to behave as if he is one because a bunch of internal reasons. (His therapist is still trying to work on that btw 👀) Jason only shows his truly self when he with his mom, brother, close friends and some of his mother's relatives. (And hopefully, near Candy... As time goes by and they fall for each other) Selective behavior, ya know? It is common for people undergoing therapy to selectively share their true feelings and thoughts with a trusted inner circle, while emotionally protecting themselves from others. Besides, we must remember that therapy is a long and sometimes non-linear process: Jason may resist complete changes, preferring to maintain a protective behavior while slowly working on his internal issues. Jason does not intend to change it, actually. He's happy with only the people he cares about knowing who he truly is... He's like: "bitch, I don't care" about the others. 😅😆

With all of that said: I can’t wait to delve deeper into Jason's motivations in my upcoming chapters, exploring the intricate web of personal and professional stakes that drive Jason’s actions. 🤭 Stay tuned for more revelations and twists 🤪

If you’ve been following my fanfic, let me know your thoughts on Jason’s development and how you think his backstory ties into the larger narrative. And if you’re just catching up on the game itself (MCL New Gen), what do you think of the latest episode? Let’s discuss!

If you're not following my fanfic, I recommend you read this post first 😅 Thank you all for supporting my work and crazy ideas 💖

[rey-mi]

💕 Glitter Kiss est disponible sur wattpad ! 💕

Que se passerait-il si une nounou sans expérience d'emploi venait à travailler pour Jason Mendal tout en travaillant chez Devenementiel ? Pour le découvrir, je vous invite à lire Glitter Kiss, fraichement publiée sur wattpad ! ^O^

🎀 Au programme : Du rose, du lovey dovey, de la comédie et une touche de drama ! 🎀

[mcl-new-gen-s-journey]

CHAPTER 3 IS OUT !!

French readers and Google trad users, you can read it here <3

Enjoy 🫶🏻

[solarmarina]

Old Friends

My first try in writing. I'm happy to share with you guys. English is not 1st lang so sorry for any grammar mistakes.

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When I left the town I didn’t keep in touch with everybody, it’s the truth. I don’t think it’s anybody's fault, it was just life, the distance was the villain and you can’t control those kinds of things. I really missed them all so much but with the ending of school with everyone taking different paths and me being kilometers away from them, we just lost everything in commom. The same thing applies for my relationship with Lys, at one point  we just realized that we didn't share compatible paths, he was happy with a farm life and tranquility and I just wanted to know other things.

I just didn't know that I had missed Castiel so damn much. We talked a couple of times after I left but neither of us was really the most online person you would know, the guy doesn’t even have an instagram, for real we couldn’t even just like each other's stories like I did with everybody else. That leads us to the awkward situation I’m in right now.

“You forgot my number?” Castiel said, raising one brown as he leaned on the counter. “What?” We’re talking for less than 10 minutes and he is already getting on my nerves, guess that stays the same. 

“You could have told me that you’d come back.”

“It has been a really long time since we last talked, I don’t think it would make sense to just appear out of nowhere and say ‘Hey it’s me, Viola! Did you miss me? Don’t you  worry, I’m coming back.’ I thought that you just won’t be interested.” I thought of calling him but I was afraid of making a fool of myself, we didn’t talk anymore, I would be pretentious to think that he cared that much for me. 

“The last thing I remember was that we were friends. It's obvious that I care.” “I’m happy to hear that, Cas.” “I mean it. I know that we lost contact but that doesn't mean that I forgot your existence.”

“Oh my god! Where did the old Castiel go?” He rolled his eyes and tried to hide a smile by taking a sip of his bee. “No, I’m serious. Where is the nonchalant guy that left everybody wondering what he was thinking?”  

“We have four years separating us, it’s better to let everyone know what I think now.”

 “So we can do exactly what you want huh?”

 “It’s you saying it.” I laughed. I really missed him. I think I like this new version of him, more mature and more open, before I was a little bit afraid of saying the wrong thing and getting a grumpy Castiel as a result. He would just end the conversation and go away, sometimes I just spend the most of the time furiously thinking of the right thing to say. 

‘’I think I like this version better.” He turned his head to look deep into my eyes. I shivered a bit. His eyes are so gray, he has a glimmer of who is enjoying his time. I’m enjoying mine too.  

“Castiel?” Someone called him, a blonde guy, he must be one of his bandmates.Castiel turned his head to the boy and then back to me.

“You didn’t change your number, did you?” I shook my head, denying. He took the phone out of his pocket and handed it to me “Give me the new one so I can make sure you will talk to me.” I rolled my eyes and typed my number on his phone.

“Here you go, don’t call me if you’re not dying.” 

“See you sooner, little Vio.”

[mclangel]

Sneak Peak at Chapter Three...

Nath you silly goose what have you done now

[queenthevampire]

Eu tinha feito isso aqui para por no perfil, mas mudei de ideia. A Newcete é tão pitica.

O bom é que serve para a fanfic do Jason. ♡

[melodyalanaroster]

The Golden Heart’s Regret and His New White Light

Alana sat beneath a tree in the Sweet Amouris High Courtyard while reading Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett when Rosalaya appeared before her. “Alana?” She asked. “Yes?”  Alana inquired as she closed her book and looked up at Rosa. Rosalaya looked at her very seriously. “Someone wants to talk to you.” Alana’s heart instantly began to pound with anticipation. “Please be Nathaniel... Please be Nathaniel...” She thought. Rosa stepped aside and revealed a very remorseful and nervous looking blonde boy. “I’ll leave you two alone. Try not to rip each other apart this time!” Rosa winked as she walked away.

“Rosa is quite confident... Its hard to say “no” to her.” Nathaniel laughed. Alana looked at him very seriously, stood up, and dusted herself off. “Let me guess... She forced you to come see me, didn’t she?” She sternly asked. “Let’s just say that she encouraged me quite a bit.” He replied. “If you’re coming to me simply out of obligation, then I’d rather you not.” She sharply stated. “I would have come on my own, eventually. I think that I owe you an... Apology.” He blushed. “Damn, I didn’t see that coming.” The voice in Alana’s head piped up. “What you did must not have been easy. You must have needed lots of courage and lots of... Support from the ones you love. And, I refused to admit it. I’m sorry... Are you still mad?” He apologized. Alana looked down and thought for a couple of minutes. “I understand if you don’t want to forgive me, right away, for what I said to you... But please, promise me you will think about it...” He pleaded. After thinking for a couple of minutes, Alana looked back up at him and stared deep into his golden eyes. “I have been thinking about it... For several days now... I have actually been hoping that you might come and apologize to me... But, before I give you my answer as to whether or not I will forgive you, I’d like to make a few things clear. You were horrible. You didn’t just patronize me and belittle me. You knew why I was doing what I did and you were still a monster to me for it. I don’t like being called an idiot Nathaniel... Let alone being treated like an insect... And you did both....” She began. “Alana...” He sadly sighed. “Honestly? I shouldn’t forgive you for what you did! I really shouldn’t! However, I am going to forgive you. Nathaniel Jacott, in your darkest moment, you lashed out and treated those who care about you like they were less than the feces in the sewers. But, I understand where I might have been out of line. You begged me to not go to Social Services... And I did anyway. That does not absolve you... At all. But, I care enough about you to look past that and hope that those actions were simply out of pain and despair. I forgive you.” She explained as she took his hand. “Are you sure?” He asked. “Yes! You beautiful idiot! I just explained that I care enough about you to not only do all of that, but forgive you in spite of how you acted!” She blurted out as tears came to her eyes. Nathaniel looked at her for a minute as wave after wave of relief crashed into him, consuming his body language. “I’m so relieved... I was terrified that you wouldn’t wanna talk to me after... After all of this...” He sighed. “Well...  Are things getting better for you now? Is your dad facing consequences?” She asked. “I don’t live with my parents anymore. Castiel suggested that I become legally independent. I hate having to say it, but... His idea was a great one.” Nathaniel explained. “So you got emancipated? That’s amazing! I’m just glad he didn’t have you do something illegal!” Alana cheered. “At the same time, its logical that this solution came from him. Even if... I still don’t understand why he helped me.” He added. “Maybe because, even though he is a huge jackass, there is at least a little bit of good in him? Or, maybe there’s the chance that even he doesn’t know why he helped you?” She shrugged. “It’s possible, yes.” He chuckled. “In any case... He did the right thing. So, what were the parameters of your emancipation?” She asked. “My parents had to give their accord to a judge.” He began. “And they just caved? Just like that?” She interrupted. “I didn’t really leave them a choice. If they didn’t give their accord, I had decided to tell Social Services everything. In the end, everyone got out unharmed...” He explained. “I suppose that is a good compromise...” Alana shrugged. “That’s the deal, yeah. They pay my apartment and costs. I also told my dad that he had better not express his anger on Amber. I couldn’t tolerate that and would have to intervene for good.” He continued. “I get that. No one deserves that abuse.” She nodded. “Well.... I never thought I would get to this point, but I threatened my parents. And now, I live alone.” He sighed. “Did you find a place in town?” She asked. “Yes. It’s modest, but pretty nice.” Nathaniel smiled. “Well... Can I come over one day?” She smirked. “Oh, uh... Yeah, why not... One day...” He stuttered.

★

It didn’t take long for things to get back to normal around Sweet Amoris High School since Nathaniel’s return. However, Alana instantly began noticing the man making a few changes about himself. He began acting more relaxed and open towards people. He changed his clothes to a pair of white button pants, and long sleeved, blue, v neck shirt. He even got his hair cut a bit shorter. The new shirt he had begun wearing also revealed that, in his spare time, Nathaniel had begun to work out, as his muscles were starting to become more prominent. “Damn it girl! You need to stop staring at his tits!” the voice in Alana’s head ordered when she watched him passing out papers in History Class one day. “I’m not!” She thought back.

News of his emancipation and the events surrounding it spread through the school like wildfire, however, Nathaniel took it with his head held high. It took all of Alana’s strength to keep herself from running up to Melody and gloating about it. But, that didn’t stop Sam from popping off to the girl when she had heard her making snarky comments at Alana’s expense. “Hey, at least my sister DID something! You would have just let it continue!” Sam shot. “Sam... Don’t bother, she’s not worth it.” Alana sighed as she shot Melody a look that said “I told you so.”. 

To say that Amber was not okay with the events that had transpired was a severe understatement. Her little gaggle of flying monkeys continued to support her, but even Sam could tell that it wasn’t enough. Each time Alana would look at Amber and see her continued distress towards the situation, a tsunami of regret and pity crashed into her. “Don’t feel sorry for that wretch! She needs to work through this just like everyone else does!” Sam scoffed when Alana expressed her guilt towards Amber’s pain. At one point, Alana even tried to talk to Amber, but Amber refused to listen to her. “Leave me alone Alana! Haven’t you done enough?!” Amber yelled. “But Amber... I’m sorry... I...” Alana blubbered. “No, you’re not sorry! You ruined my family!” Amber cut her off. “Amber...” Alana gasped. “You’d better watch your back from here on out. Because, the second I get a chance to “return the favor”, I’m taking it!” Amber snarled as she walked off.

★

"Nathaniel! You’ve changed your look! I’m happy to see you’re doing better!” Lynne cheered as she opened the door and found him standing before her. “Ah, yes... Thank you Ms. Roster.” Nathaniel nervously smiled. “Mels is home... Would you like to come in?” Lynne offered. “May I?” He asked. “Sure! Melody! Nathaniel is here!” Lynne called as she let him into the apartment. “Coming!” Alana called. Minutes later, she entered the living room wearing a pair of black Sailor Moon shorts, a black sports bra, and a black Sailor Moon tank top. “Hey!” She smiled. “H-Hey Alana...” Nathaniel blushed. “What’s up? Did you wanna hang out with Sylvester? Study? Or did Armin get you into anime and videogames?” She mused. “Well... We do have a history test this Friday.” He smiled. “But you don’t have your books. Good thing I have mine!” She cheered as she began walking towards her bedroom. “Come on!” She cooed when she looked back him. “Keep the door open!” Lynne called. “Alright mom!” Alana called back.

“He’s in your room... Hot as fuck... Here to study... But has no books.... If your mom wasn’t here...” The voice in her head began to huff. “Stop it!” She thought back. “So... Hey... At school, you mentioned that you wanted to talk to me about something... What’s up with that?” She blushed as she sat on her bed and turned on some music. Nathaniel sat down in Alana’s desk chair and faced her. “Now that I live on my own, I’m allowed to do things that I wasn’t able to do when I lived with my parents...” He started. “You mean... Like having a girl over to your place and making her scream out in pleasure so much that the neighbors call in a noise complaint?” The voice in her head instantly popped off. “Stop it! He doesn’t think of me like that!” Alana angrily thought back. “Oh? And what are you wanting to do that you couldn’t do before?” She nervously asked. “I’d like to adopt a cat.” He smiled. “Fantastic! But, I guess that means you won’t wanna come visit Sylvester anymore... Right?” Alana chuckled. “Of course not! I always wanna come see this little guy...” Nathaniel cooed as the tuxedo cat entered the room and hopped up in his lap. “I know... I was just joking! I think you should get yourself a furry friend! You already know you’re great with them!” Alana mused. “I’m glad you think that... Because I was wondering... Would you like to go to the Pet Shop with me? I heard they’re having an adoption event soon.” He blushed. “Sure! I’d love to!” She cheered. “Great! We’ll go this weekend!” He beamed.

A couple of hours later, Lynne knocked on the cracked door. “Mels? Nathaniel?” She politely asked. The pair looked up from Alana’s computer. “Yes, mom?” Alana inquired. “What are you two looking at?” Lynne pondered out loud. “Cat trees! Nath is getting a kitty soon!” Alana beamed. “Good for you Nathaniel! I’m happy that you’re able to be your true self now!” Lynne cheered. “Thanks Ms. Roster.” Nathaniel grinned. “Well, dinner is ready. Come on kids. There’s a place at the table for you Nathaniel.” Lynne smiled. “Are you sure? I can go home if I need to.” Nathaniel nervously asked. “Nonsense! You’re not leaving this home without a full belly!” Lynne insisted as she headed towards the kitchen. “Come on. Best not to argue with her... That’s Sam’s and my job.” Alana shrugged. “Alright.” Nathaniel chuckled. 

★

As the week passed, Alana couldn’t help but get more and more excited for the Pet Shop’s adoption event. “It’s like a date!” The voice in her head cheered. “Its NOT a date!” She thought back. “But its like one!” The voice in her head snapped back. Nathaniel had begun to come over to the apartment almost every day with the excuse of “wanting to continue researching what he needed for a cat”. It got to the point to where Lynne had started to call Nathaniel Alana’s boyfriend whenever he wasn’t around... Much to Alana’s embarrassment.

“Come on Mels! If he won’t ask you out, then you need to ask him out!” Sam insisted. “Sam! Nath and I still aren’t over what happened with his father. If anything, it’s going to take time for our friendship to heal from that!” Alana spat. “The way he’s always over here, it seems like the friendship is more than healing.” Lynne cooed as she sat the food down on the table. “See! Mom sees it! As it is, Mels, you have a harem! Viktor wants you back. Castiel is always sniffing around you. Armin looks for excuses to hang out and play Pokémon And now Nathaniel spends an awful lot of time in your room with you “researching”. At some point, you’re gonna need to pick one of them.” Sam explained. “Viktor KNOWS we can’t be together. Castiel, Armin and I are all JUST FRIENDS... As for Nathaniel, if we WERE to get together, it wouldn’t be appropriate for it to happen while he’s first starting out away from his father!” Alana shot back. “Viktor will most likely end up in an arranged marriage with Severina because of their fathers....” Lynne muttered. “And that is complete crap! They should be allowed to find love!” Sam boomed. “Its part of the aristocracy, girls. If our family were to ever take the titles that the Astier clan offers us each year, we’d be forced to live by at least a few of their rules...” Lynne explained. “Anywho... Mels, you can’t always wait for the guy to ask you out! Ask Nathaniel out! We all now you’ve been undressing him with your eyes ever since he changed his clothes and started bulking up.” Sam cheered. “Give your sister time, Sam! Not everyone can pick the guy and tell him to “get in there”, like you did!” Lynne chuckled.

★

When the day of the Adoption Event finally arrived, Alana woke up and got ready for the day very early. Sylvester was not happy being woken up by Alana getting out of bed. The tuxedo cat stretched his body out as long as he could, let out a long yawn and looked at her with a face that said “There had better be a good reason why you have disturbed my slumber.”. “Oh, calm down Sylvester... Today is the day that I help Nathaniel go pick out his own little furry friend!” Alana beamed. “Is Nathaniel going to be joining us for breakfast?” Lynne asked as she passed by Alana’s bedroom door and saw her texting on her bed. “He won’t be. He and I are going to the café for lunch, then to the event.” Alana replied.

Right as she finished doing her homework for the weekend, there was a knock on the door. “Always timely, that boy.” Lynne chuckled as Alana dashed from her room. “Isn’t it great?” Alana quickly cooed. She straightened herself and rapidly looked in a small mirror before opening the door. “Hey Alana! You ready?” Nathaniel asked. “Yeah!” Alana beamed. She turned to her mom. “I’ll be back later! Don’t wait up!” She cheered. “Just keep your phone on you and be safe! Let me know if you need anything!” Lynne called. “I will!” Alana called back as the door closed behind her. “Thank you for coming with me for this. I really appreciate it.” Nathaniel smiled as they began their walk to the Café. “Of course! I’m happy that you invited me!” She cheered. “This is feeling very much like a date!” The voice in her head piped up. “Its not!” She thought back. “But what if it was? It’d be so romantic!” The voice in her head mused. “Even if he did like me, its too early for us to date. He JUST got away from his father!” She sharply thought back. “So... I know its been a few days since we had that talk... But, are you sure you’ve forgiven me?” Nathaniel asked. Alana was instantly caught off guard. “Why are you bringing that up now?” She nervously blurted out. “I’ve been thinking about it ever since then... And this is the first time we’ve been fully alone without anyone listening in to our conversation.” He sighed. “Ah...” Alana replied. “So, have you thought about it?” He inquired, a little pain in his voice. “I’d be lying if I said that I hadn’t... Yes, I’ve thought about it... And I stand by what I said then. You messed up big time, but you did it out of a place of agony and were lashing out. And, ever since then, we’ve made an effort to make it up to each other. So, yes, I’m sure that I’ve forgiven you.” She smiled. Nathaniel became relaxed and grinned. “I appreciate that.” He blushed as they continued walking.

The Pet Store was a relatively large shop in the small shopping district. Each set of animals had their own section. When they walked towards the cats, they passed a very large spider in a container. “Keep your eyes on me, Alana. I’ve got you.” Nathaniel ordered when he felt her cling to him out of fear. “T-thank y-you.” She stuttered as she followed his orders. Despite her best efforts, her body continued to tense up as fear of the arachnid overcame her instincts. Suddenly, she felt him take her hands off of his arm and slide his hand to her back. “You cover your back when your phobia gets triggered, right?” He soothingly inquired. “Y-yes.” She nervously nodded. “Its okay, we’re almost to the cats.” He cooed. The Cat Section of the store was at the very back and had a room with a large plastic window to the kennels for each kitty that they had up for adoption. Alana’s body began to relax at the sight of the little felines. “Cats are better.” She sighed. “Yeah, they are.” Nathaniel smiled. “I don’t understand why people even keep spiders as pets... They may have their uses in nature, but they are horrifying...” Alana muttered. “I’m sure there are people out there who say the same thing about cats. Some people like spiders enough to keep them as pets.” Nathaniel quietly shrugged.

A little white kitten in one of the cages looked right at Nathaniel, perked it’s ears up and walked right to the front where it could see him more. “Ah, hello little one.” Nathaniel cooed as he walked over to the cage and petted the kitten through one of the holes in the plastic. “Is this her? The kitten you’ve been visiting lately?” Alana asked. “Yes it is. Alana, this is Blanche. She’s the one we’re here to see. Blanche, this is dear friend Alana. She’s the girl I told you about.” He motioned between the kitten and Alana as he made the introductions. “Ah! Young man! You’re back! Are you here to visit, or are you here to finally take little Blanche home?” The store manager asked. She was a middle aged woman with tan skin, dark hair and dark eyes. “I’m finally here to take her home! I’ve got everything ready at my apartment and its time for me to bring her to her forever home.” Nathaniel beamed. “Do you have a carrier?” The manager asked. A wave of realization crashed into him. I knew I was forgetting something! No, I don’t. Do you have any for purchase?” Nathaniel facepalmed. “We do! If you two will come with me. We have a wide variety of carriers.” The manager explained as she motioned for the two of them to follow her. Nathaniel began looking at each and every pet carrier very closely, a little bit of panic started to slowly make it’s way into his eyes. Suddenly, Alana could hear her mother’s voice in her head. “I added a bit of extra money to your card, sweetie. Get something nice for Nathaniel and his new furry friend as a gift from the family!” Lynne’s voice cooed. She took out her phone and looked up her bank account. Lynne had added a lot of extra gold to her account. “A bit excessive, isn’t it mom?” She thought. Alana looked at the pet carriers, noticed one that looked familiar and walked over to it. “This looks like the newest version of the one we have for Sylvester.” She commented. “Its out of my price range.” Nathaniel sighed when he looked at the tag. “Don’t worry about it. Its on me.” Alana grinned. She turned back to Nathaniel, then to the manager. “Do you have a machine to make pet tags for collars?” She asked. “Yes, we do. It’s over by the registers.” The manager replied. “Fantastic! Get little Blanche ready for Nathaniel to take her home. I will be right back.” Alana commanded.

As she walked towards the register, a sparkly blue collar caught her eye from a shelf near the tag machine. “Obviously I’m getting that.” She thought to herself. The tags could be personalized on the front and back and were on display at the registers. A little blue heart caught her eye, so she instinctively put it on register belt with the rest of her purchases. “Adopting a new friend today?” The cashier asked. “My friend is, its his first.” She mused. “That cute blonde guy that walked in earlier?” The cashier asked. “Yeah.” Alana nodded. “Honestly thought you two were a couple, the way you guys hung onto each other when you walked in.” The cashier commented. “Ah, well... We’re just friends...” Alana blushed. “I know its not my place to say this, but you guys would make a cute couple. Go for it.” The cashier grinned as he scanned the last item. “Yeah... People say that a lot...” Alana rushed as she looked at the screen. “Oh dear... That’s under budget... My mom sent me a specific amount to spend on him this time... Are there any cushions for pet carriers around here?” She nervously observed. “Yeah, let me get one for you real quick.” The cashier smiled as he ran off. Seconds later, they had returned, scanned the cushion and put it in the carrier. “There we go.” Alana smiled. “Your mom gave you money to spend on this guy? Sounds like your family really likes him.” The cashier commented. “Look, I’m not sure if he likes me like that... And I’m not gonna pressure him, okay?” Alana nervously huffed. “I here ya. Don’t worry. Just know, I’m rooting for ya!” He cheered. “Okay, so how do I use the machine?” She asked. “Your friend just has to take the tag and the receipt to the machine, scan the receipt and it’ll walk ya right through the next steps.” He explained. “Okay, thank you.” Alana smiled as she quickly ran back to Nathaniel’s side.

“Alana! What took you so long? Are you okay?” Nathaniel worriedly asked. “Sorry! I might have gotten a little carried away!” Alana beamed as she handed the carrier, collar and tag to him. “I’m keeping the receipt until you need to personalize the tag.” She smiled. “Alana! This is so sweet! You didn’t have to!” Tears began to come to Nathaniel’s eyes as he took the purchases. “Nonsense! Oh, and its not just from me... Mom wanted me to make sure to get you something from the family.” She explained. “Thank you, you and your family! This means the world to me!” He cheered. “Well, I think its time to take little Blanche home, don’t you think?” The manager delightedly cooed. “Yes, I think so!” Nathaniel nodded. “Now, the adoption package comes with a few of the essentials. A small litter box, small bags of litter and food, and a handful of toys” The manager explained as she pulled out a large cardboard box with a handle.

Nathaniel finished the adoption process in utter bliss. Alana couldn’t help but feel a TWANG in her heart as she watched him. “Yeahhh.... You’ve forgiven him.” The voice in her head piped up. “Yeah, I have.” She thought back. “I should be disappointed in you... But, you’re a teenage girl and he’s a hot guy...” The voice replied. “A hot guy who is really smart and sweet and who just adopted a cute little kitten.” She thought back. “Welp... So much for Nathaniel continuing to see Metal Melody.... Then again, I should have realized that the second you let him into your room without kicking his ass...” The voice sighed. “I can’t spend the rest of high school being pissed at him.” She thought back. “Yeah you can... But I know you’re not gonna...” The voice sighed. “Alana, I can’t thank you enough for this!” Nathaniel cheered as he rejoined her side. “There is no thanking me! Its what friends are for!” She cooed.

When Alana finally happily stumbled through the front door of the apartment later that evening, both Lynne and Sam were waiting for her in the living room. “Someone had a great time!” Lynne snickered. “Awe, did our little Mels get more than time with her golden boy?!” Sam smirked. “You guys aren’t funny! And, by the way, he was very appreciative of the stuff we got him!” Alana shot as she did her best to hide the blush that had begun taking over her face. “How appreciative? Did he finally kiss you? Did he take you back to his apartment and give you more than a kiss?!” Sam sneered. “Okay Sam, I think you’ve gone too far... They haven’t even gone on their first actual date yet.” Lynne rolled her eyes as she turned back to Alana. “I am happy that you two have made up, and that he appreciated everything. Its good to see that boy is doing better.” She cooed. “I am too...” Alana sighed. “Now, both of you, go to bed. You’ve got school in the morning.” Lynne ordered.

★

“Mels! Your prince charming is here! He wants to walk to school with you!” Sam called as she stood at the open door. “Sam!” Nathaniel nervously hissed. “Oh calm down! We all know that you and my sister are “just friends”.” Sam laughed. “And on that note... Hey Nathaniel! Let’s go before my mom jumps in on the teasing!” Alana smiled as she rushed towards the door with her bags in hand. “I won’t be teasing any of you until later today! I’ve got a book signing to take care of!” Lynne beamed. “Wait, what? A “Lynne Roster Book Signing” without her two biggest trophies?!” Sam cackled. “You two go to school, I can do this by myself.” Lynne assured. “Are you sure Mom?” Alana asked. “Yes! Now go! You don’t wanna be late!” Lynne barked. “Alright, love you! Let us know how things go!” Alana mused as she left the apartment.

When they got to school, everyone noticed the four of them arriving together. “Almost as if Nathaniel and Alana are dating!” one of the students mused. “Nonsense! She just helped him get away from his father, they’re probably just walking together as friends!” another student commented. “As if Nathaniel would date Alana! Spreading those lies about him and his family the way she did!” Melody scoffed. “You actually think Alana is spreading lies about Nathaniel’s family?” Sharon asked. “Of course! I think she did it to get closer to him!” Melody huffed. “Then you’re more of an idiot than he is.” Castiel shot as he walked past her. “And you’re in on the lie, Castiel!” Melody called after him. “Come on Melody, we know you have a thing for Nathaniel. But slandering Alana is beneath you.” Iris lightly scolded. “I mean... He did get emancipated from his family with Castiel’s help. I don’t think Nathaniel would have done that for no reason...” Kim pointed out. “Oh, come on! If Nathaniel was actually being abused by his father, surely he would have told someone!” Melody argued. “Awe, is the little brat just pissed off that she’s not the one who helped Nathaniel?” Sam sneered as she walked up to the group. “Its none of your business, Samantha!” Melody spat. “Really? You’re the one talking shit about my sister.... All because the boy you like is paying attention to her and not you! Oh, and its “Sam” to you, not “Samantha”. Keep that in mind!” Sam taunted. “Sam...” Iris started. “Of course you would protect your sister! I’d almost say it’s honorable, but your family is anything but!” Melody scoffed. Sam took a couple of steps towards the girl, a devilish grin spreading across her face. “First of all, the only person in this school who is allowed to give my sister shit is ME. Not you. Not Amber. Not Amber’s gaggle of bumbling idiots. ME. Secondly, I don’t remember reading anything in our nation’s history books about your family. But I know for a fact that there is an entire chapter on The Roster Clan. Not only is there an entire chapter in the history books dedicated to us, but Weathering hosts a festival thanking our family for founding the city each year and has done so for centuries. The Astier Clan has been BEGGING us to accept the titles and nobility that they’ve been wanting to present us since Astaria’s inception. In fact, over the years, it became a tradition for a member of our clan to go to the capital each year on Founding Day to formally decline the titles. Not only that, but almost every generation of the Astier Clan has tried to get us to marry into their family and have us join our nation’s royalty. In closing, if you wanna talk shit about me, that’s fine. If you wanna talk shit about my family, you will learn your place! If you wish to talk shit about my sister, you will keep her name out of your mouth. If you refuse to abide by this warning... I promise you that I will escalate things. And no amount of “good PR” will save you from that embarrassment! Am I clear?” Sam warned. “Is that a threat?!” Melody asked, a hint of fear making itself clear in her voice. “Its a warning and a promise. Now, AM I CLEAR?!” Sam snarled. “Crystal.” Melody spat. “Good. Later ladies!” Sam smiled as she walked off. “Sam is such a bitch!” Melody spat when she noticed that Sam was out of earshot. “You were spreading lies about her sister and then you insulted their family! You’re lucky that she didn’t beat you up!” Sharon snapped. “Yeah... Melody, that was out of line... You should really be thankful that all Sam did was give you a warning and a history lesson.” Iris sighed. “Come on Kim, you’re not on Sam’s side here... Are you?” Melody sputtered. “I think you were both out of line. But, you really shouldn’t have done that. All Alana wanted to do was help Nathaniel and you let your jealousy get the better of you. As it is, he turned you down and this isn’t how a friend would want to be treated.” Kim reprimanded.

“Everyone thinks we’re dating now.” Alana muttered as she and Nathaniel sat down to lunch. “Would that really be a bad thing?” He quietly responded. “What?!” Alana gasped, her face quickly turning a deep shade of red. “N-Nothing! I m-mean... We’re not. W-We’re just f-friends.” Nathaniel blushed as he nervously stuttered. “I mean, its not like you two act like more than friends or anything.” Sam laughed as she and Ken took their seats at the table. “I wouldn’t mind it. Although, I kinda think Alana would be good with Armin.” Alexy chuckled. “You just want Alana as your sister-in-law!” Rosalaya rolled her eyes. “Yeah! Alana and I are just friends!” Armin nervously scoffed. “Isn’t Castiel in love with her?” Ken asked. “You noticed it too? I think he is, he just doesn’t wanna admit it.” Rosa commented. “As it is, I think Viktor is still holding out hope that he can, one day, override his family’s orders and get back with my sister rather than potentially be stuck in an arranged marriage with Severina.” Sam stated. “What?!” Nathaniel gasped. “Yeah, we’ve told you guys that our mom is best friends with Aunt Verity and Aunt Cosima. Well, while Aunt Cosima was alive, Viktor and Severina were more free to do what they wanted. Which meant that Viktor and my sister were in a cute little relationship for several years when we were all kids. Viktor promised that he would, one day, “break the spell” and return to Mels’ side. Even though his mom tried to tell him that it wasn’t gonna happen. We’re not, formally, aristocracy, and we have no intention of becoming part of that system. But, it was cute while it lasted. Viktor was even responsible for Mels’ first kiss. You should have seen their faces when mom took a picture of them reenacting the famous “Spider-Man Kiss” at one point.” Sam explained. “Oh my god! That’s soo cute!” Rosa and Alexy mused in unison. “Viktor was even dressed as Spider-Man!” Sam gushed. “Alana, I didn’t know you were someone’s Mary Jane at some point! Why have you never mentioned this?” Armin inquired. “It was years ago! Aunt Cosima died not long after the photo was taken. Viktor and Rini were shipped off to boarding school and now their dads have that agreement to breed them like they’re prize winning horses. I am free to be with anyone else... And I would appreciate it if my friends and sister didn’t take part in a shipping war over who I’m gonna end up with!” Alana blurted out. “Well, my money is on Armin!” Alexy piped up. “Honestly, I see Alana with Nathaniel or Castiel. But, I wouldn’t mind seeing her end up with Lysander! I NEED a good sister-in-law!” Rosa cheered. “Its gonna come down to Nathaniel or Castiel.” Sam nodded. “You people do realize that whoever I want to be with also has to want to be with me, right? Now, quit making bets on my love life!” Alana huffed as she got up from the table, grabbed her stuff, tossed the remainder of her food in the trash, and ran to the restroom.

★

Several days later, Nathaniel, Armin, Alexy, and Kentin were gathered in the hall. “Are we interrupting a special “boys club” meeting?” Sam asked as she and Alana walked up to them. “Hey girls! We’re talking about our little trip to the Pet Shop last night!” Alexy mused. “That’s what you guys did last night?! I thought ya’ll were just hanging out!” Sam exclaimed. “We were at first... But then Ken adopted a little German Sheppard puppy and my brother got a ferret!” Alexy cheered. “Alexy! I was gonna surprise her with Cookie tonight!” Ken hissed. “Oh, my bad!” Alexy gasped. “You named your puppy Cookie? I thought your dad didn’t want a dog?” Sam asked. “He’s got strict requirements for me to keep her. As long as I keep up with them, she’s mine.” Ken clarified. “You got a ferret?” Alana asked Armin. “Yeah, I named him Rocket.” Armin smiled. “Let me guess, Guardians of the Galaxy?” Alana raised an eyebrow. “Yep! Mainly because I can’t, legally, have a raccoon as a pet!” Armin looked so proud as he spoke. “Raccoons are gross anyway!” Alexy spat. “No they’re not! They’re cute little trash pandas!” Alana chimed in. “See! Alana likes them!” Armin stuck his tongue out. “Did you go with them?” Alana asked as she turned to Nathaniel. “Yeah. I wanted to get more supplies for Blanche. It was really fun!” Nathaniel mused. 

As the day went on, the school became filled with more and more chatter. “Something is changing.” Alana commented. “Peggy, do you know?” Rosa asked as Peggy rushed past them in the hallway. “Know what?” Peggy inquired. “Why everyone is talking more about something new.” Alana clarified. “No. You might ask Sharon. I’ve been forced to cover more of what the sports clubs are doing and the Tennis Club is currently on their practice field.” Peggy replied as she rushed off. “You’d think that that little “future paparazzo” would know if something was up.” Alana commented. “I know, it’s weird.” Rosalaya shrugged.

“Hey, Sharon, what’s going on? I heard the principal make an announcement, but I couldn’t hear it clearly.” Alana asked when she came upon Sharon in one of the classrooms. “Oh, we’re getting a new Science Teacher.” Sharon replied. “So, Mrs. Cooper isn’t coming back? I know she had the baby not long after I got here.” Alana questioned. “Nope! Turns out her husband recently got a promotion at his job and now he can afford to take care of them on only one income. She’s gonna stay with the baby until the kid is old enough to go to school and then she might come back to teaching.” Sharon explained. “Good for her. I’m happy that she has the ability to spend that time with her kid.” Alana mused. “Its a shame really. Such a bright and brilliant woman falling to the institution of motherhood.” Sharon commented. “Not gonna lie, you sound like Cruella de Vil.” Alana chuckled. “She had a point in that movie.” Sharon smiled. “Do you think that the new teacher will be a good one? The substitutes have been kind of sub par lately.” Alana asked. “I hope so. I hope that, whoever we get, will be someone smart enough to not fall in line with the path that society set before them. Someone brilliant, and hopefully a little snarky.” Sharon articulated.

The day went on as normally as it could. The halls of Sweet Amouris filled with the chatter concerning the new science teacher. Amber continued to avoid Alana like the plague. However, since the conversation about everyone wanting to see Alana with various boys took place, she couldn’t help but keep her mind on what everyone said. “Rosa and Sam already know that I like Nathaniel! Why is my love life up for debate!” She thought. “Because its something mundane that takes their minds off of the daily bullshit.” The voice in her head piped up. “Nathaniel asked if us being together would really be a bad thing...” She thought. “If he does like you back, then you should just wait for him to make his move. He knows you’re there if you need him.” The voice in her head responded. “I really wanna kiss him...” She thought. “No, you wanna do a lot more than kiss him...” The voice in her head replied. “Okay... But we are NOWHERE NEAR that point.” She thought. “But one day you might be!” The voice in her head clapped back.

Later that night, her usual dreams of being a Sailor Scout were interrupted by a vision of Nathaniel managing to climb through her window, kissing her passionately and whispering very spicy sentiments into her ear with his low, gruff voice. She could feel his hot breath on her throat as he spoke. “I want you My Melody.” He growled. “I want you too, Nathaniel” She sighed. “If this is a dream, please let me enjoy it for a good while!” She thought.

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This was going to be a combination of Episodes 24 & 25.... But it turned into just Episode 24....

Mrs. Cooper is a reference to The Big Bang Theory.

The movie referenced by Sharon and Alana in the last section is the live action 101 Dalmatians that stars Glenn Close as Cruella de Vil.

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Inconceivable

I wrote this as the "first approach" between Eric and my Candy, Amy. The idea is to write some more moments that I have in mind, but it could still remain just as an One-Shot. It's a very short EricxCandy, Nath’s route, lots of angst, etc, etc.

Yes Nath, I know, do you think I don't know that the fucking cafe is about to go bankrupt? I don't need you to lecture me

I'm not lecturing you, I just don't think it makes any sense for you to keep that girl who is no contribution at all

I just don't feel it's too much to give her a second chance

It's unnecessary

You know what I think you're right, I shouldn't give second chances

I nailed my eyes on his defiantly, he knew exactly the double intention in my words and couldn't do more than give me a sarcastic half smile.

You seem a bit regretful with some of your decisions, maybe you should take my advice

Enough... I'm not in the mood for this shit, not even to pretend I am, I shake my head and walk to the door, it's late, quite late. I grab my coat and leave the house without any opposition, it's getting to be a habit. I go downstairs thinking about who to write to. Rosa? no of course not, Castiel? It would be ideal if he would actually answer the damn cell phone sometime... Chani? no, I don't want to bother her... Alexy?

And I don't know how it all turned into a discussion about how I don't respect his principles...

Alex listens without an opinion while pouring a couple of drinks, not because he doesn't care, but because my constant nightly visits to complain about my relationship problems have exhausted all his advice, he has already said it all, he has opined on everything and here I am, on his couch at 2 a.m., upset with my cute and stupid boyfriend.

Sometimes I feel that... it doesn't matter...

No, no, say it, you're already here, you woke me up, the least you can do is get it all out.

I shake my head low, watching my fingers run along the rim of my glass.

Sometimes I feel like I made a mistake.... That Nath and I, we should never have been more than friends

I confess in a low voice, I don't dare to look Alexy, I feel like shit, but finally releasing those words gives me a strange feeling of freedom, lightness, of having taken a small weight off my shoulders.

You know there's no solution for that, right?

I nod my head silently... Damn it, why do I feel so trapped?

I love him you know, I really love him.

Tears well up in my eyes and I take long heavy breaths in an attempt to hold them back.

Ever since I met him, I've only wanted to protect him, I want him to be happy... but....

You are not happy with him...

Alex finishes a sentence that was more than implied, my body feels tense, so tense it hurts, I raise my arm and empty the alcohol in my glass at once. As soon as I set it down on the table, Alexy begins to prepare another.

3.30 am and I can no longer continue to abuse the hospitality and good availability of my friend... Alex calls me a cab and I get in, praying that Nath will be asleep when I get home... The alcohol and the confessions leave me drained of my strength to face those amber eyes. I get to the door and before I put the key in I clearly hear a conversation on the other side, male voices... great.... I turn on my phone's camera to assess my expression and practice my best "everything is fine" smile before entering.

Oh, hi Eric, how are you?

Eric greets me with a half smile and a nod, I approach Nathaniel to kiss him like the happy couple we are, he smiles at me until my body covers his view of Eric, in that brief moment I see clearly how his expression is disfigured, he turns his face at the last moment and I plant my kiss on his cheek Really Nath? Really?

How did it go?

He asks to cut the awkward silence that hopefully only the two of us notice, as I walk around the apartment spreading out my things.

Fine, fine, Alex was telling me about his life, his new job and stuff

Wasn't Armin there?

No, but from what he let me know, they may be considering moving in together

Sounds complicated

Well, it's only complicated with the wrong person

Shit, Amy what the fuck are you saying? I glance quickly at Eric who didn't seem to be affected by the second hidden conversation Nath and I were having.

Would you like to stay with us for a while? I can make you a drink

No... No thank you, don't bother, I'm fainting. You don't mind if I go to sleep?

I disappear backstage, locked in the room I feel an urgent impulse to tear everything apart, I strip naked on my way to the shower and let the water wash away everything it can, but it doesn't work, I want to punch the wall, throw my things around the apartment, bang my head against the tiles. I breathe, again and again and again, in and out, I throw myself on the bed to half dry, I feel so tired, so exhausted, my head is spinning and I don't know anymore if it's because of my life, because of the problems or if it's just because of the alcohol.

I blink a couple of times immobile, I can't move, as if a huge weight is crushing my body, in front of me Nath's face, a couple of strands on his slightly frowning brow, still asleep he looks like he's upset, but still he looks so.... Angelic and peaceful, I move a blond lock away from his eyes and let my hand caress his cheek, he looks so cute like this, I would like to freeze this moment forever, between dreams he slides his hand over mine in a sweet gesture, I can't help but smile, until reality hits me again and I feel like I can't hold back the urge to burst into tears.

I get up without making a sound, my chest hurts and squeezes my throat tightly forcing me to gasp for breath, I leave the room pressing my hands against my eyes as tears slip through my fingers, an involuntary sob escapes my lips breaking the silence, suddenly I bump into something that shouldn't be there.

I look up and thanks to the dim first light of the morning I run into Eric's back who looks as surprised as I do, if not more.

A-Amy

He said in a barely perceptible whisper, at the same time my meager defenses were collapsing like a house of cards.... Come on Amy, not here, not like this, not in front of him. Unable to fight any longer I broke into a thousand pieces, unconsciously clinging to his jacket, overflowing with all the anger, sadness and frustration I had been accumulating. Crying inconsolably with my face pressed to his chest, I felt one of his hands encircling my shoulders and the other resting on my head causing my crying to intensify, I can't stop myself, I can't control myself, I feel so bad, so alone in my predicaments.... Then I inhale the intense scent of leather, cigarettes, coffee and alcohol that fills my senses, after a few seconds of breathing him in, I calm down, until I can finally separate from him, covering my mouth with my hand and turning my face in the opposite direction, embarrassed...

Uh- I'm sorry, I... Drinking makes me a little sensitive...

My voice was weak and strange, I try to sound normal... like fine, but I know it's not credible...

Don't worry kid, I was just leaving.

I'll walk you to the door...

I mumbled walking after him to the exit, he left without adding anything else, alone again I carried my weight at the door, my heart was beating a thousand per hour... it could be-

My phone rings and I answer it quickly and without looking before the noise wakes Nathaniel.

Hello? Hyun? Yes... No, don't worry, I've been up for a while. Yes, of course, of course, I'll get ready and go. It's nothing.

[enchantingmirage]

Pop Star! Yvette AU Cast of Characters

Literally, a spur of the moment idea to create an AU for my New Gen OC, Yvette.

Everything is still a work in progress, so do be on the look out for updates!

Yvette Dolga (OC): A rising pop star signed under Divine Media. Quiet with a cheeky streak, she hopes to make her place in the music world. Loves the color pink and enjoys songwriting.

Prunella Reyes (OC): Yvette's best friend and backing vocalist/dancer. Afro-Latina. The voice of reason. Has a level-headed demeanor and usually tries to stop Nikki from doing something absurd.

Nikki Ishida-Verdino (OC): Yvette's other best friend and backing vocalist/dancer. Japanese/Italian-American. She can be ditzy and overbearing, but has a big heart and always wants what's best for Yvette.

Amanda: Yvette's manager.

Devon: Founder/CEO of Divine Media.

Roy: Yvette's personal bodyguard.

Thomas: One of the music producers working with Yvette. Also her love interest in this story.

Jason: Founder/CEO of Goldreamz Entertainment. Wants Yvette to leave her current agency for his, persuading her that she will have better treatment there.

Elenda: Yvette's dance instructor.

Brune: A photographer at Divine Media.

[ruuu-by]

❝ Yeah, but your ... the agent pauses, as if searching for his words. Your friend Mr Mendal was quite convincing. He said you were a serious person and that he could vouch for you. This greatly reassured them and— _ He did what ?! ❞

I speak louder than I would have liked, which draws almost all the eyes in the open space to me. Out of the corner of my eye, I see Elenda leaning back in her chair. Our eyes meet and she raises a questioning eyebrow at me. I make a vague gesture with my hand, as if to say that it's nothing, that she needn't worry.

Because it's nothing. This guy's probably just messing with me. He's probably trying to get back at me for the stunt I pulled with Jason — well, more me than Jason — and the little show we gave him. That's it, I can't think of any other reason.

At least, none that would explain why Jason would do this for me.

AO3 

[joyxcelestia]

Some of My Candy Love aesthetics of Kim with some face claim.

The energetic Kim is portrayed as Kat Graham, an American actress, singer-songwriter, singer, director, music producer, dancer, model, and philanthropist.

The choice of the face claim are my opinion, that’s how I see Kim for the purpose of my Wattpad stories.

Edits made by me.

I hope that you like the aesthetics of Kim.

Have a great day❤️

[moonyistired]

No excuses here, I'm just incredibly forgetful and easily distracted. Played a lot of Stardew Valley though! Krobus is almost moving in :3

Pink Lemonade - Behind the Scenes, 6538 Words

[castiel-jane-as]

Chapitre 2: L'intégration

J'ai raccompagné Castiel jusqu'à la porte et on s'est dit au revoir. Ouf, quelle journée , vraiment. J'engloutis des pâtes en vitesse avant d'aller me coucher. Vraiment, c'étais une grosse journée. Démone est montée sur le lit pour dormir en boule à côté de moi. Je me suis endormi en passant  à la journée d'aujourd'hui. 

PDV Jane

DRING! DRING!

Jane:ta g*ule *appuie sur snooze*

DRING! DRING!

Jane: Ah , c'est pas vrai *appuie encore*

DRING! DRING!DRING! DRING!

Jane:grrrr*le débranche*

DRING! DRING!DRING! DRING!DRING! DRING!

Jane: Quoi? C'est quoi ça? Je l'ai débranché. Alors, si c'est à ça que tu veux jouer.... PDV Castiel J'étais arrivé devant la maison d'la gamine. Ça faisait une éternité que je sonnais sans réponse. Si ça se trouve, elle doit déjà être partie. Et là, je vis un réveil tombé de la fenêtre et attertir à côté de moi. Nan.... mais elle est folle. Je continuai à sonner. PDV Jane Jane: Ca t'apprendras à vouloir jouer à ca avec moi

DRING!

Jane: o.o , c'étais pas le reveil c'était la porte. rooohhh, fais ch*er! Qu'est-ce que vous voulez? Il faut jamais me demander de réfléchir le matin. Je dégringolai les escaliers pour aller ouvrir la porte. Quel crétin peut sonner à une heure pareil?

Jane:*ouvre la porte et surprise* Castiel?! Cast: le seul et unique Jane: Qu'est-ce que tu fous ici? Cast: ben...j'apporte les trucs pour ta chienne Jane: ah, c'est vrai...t'aurais pu passer plus tard, non? Cast: nope...et vu comment tu m'accueilles, j'ai bien fait de passer *sourire pervers* Jane:hein?

J'ai mis un peu de temps pour comprendre ce qu'il voulais dire pas la. Et puis...merde... J'étais habillé en soutien gorge et avec un TRÈS mini short. Faut dire qu'il faisait chaud cette nuit, alors. Je rougis instantanément.

Cast: Quel accueil parfait pour un dieu comme moi Jane: tais-toi. Bon entre, je reviens.

Je courus au premier pour me préparer. Aujourd'hui, je mis un un chandail à spaghetti noir et mauve avec une jupe carreautée noire. Je portai des talons et était maquillé légèrement.

Jane: chuis prête Castiel:ben..on y va J'ai fermé la porte et commencé à marcher quand Castiel m'interpella.

Jane: quoi? Castiel: euh...j'suis pas à pied Je me suis retournée pour lui faire face. Jane: T'es en quoi, en bicyclette,je présume? Cast: non...en moto. J'admirais la moto que Castiel me pointai. Elle était rouge et noir. Wow!

Cast: tiens, un casque. Jane: ok...*met le casque* Castiel a embarqué sur sa moto et je me suis assise derrière lui. Nous sommes arrivée au lycée en 5 minutes. Castiel a garé sa moto, puis nous sommes partis en direction de nos amis. Pendant qu'on se dirigeait vers l'arbre pour aller voir nos amis, je sentais le regard noir de certaines filles sur moi. C'est quoi leur problème, j'ai rien fait!

Jane: Salut Rosa: Salut, vous deux. Depuis quand vous arriver en même temps? Cast: Depuis que je suis allé là chercher ce matin Jane: Bon il faut qu'on aille en classe, là On avait français avec Mme Fourleau. Elle me faisait bien rire, elle étais tellement désordonnée  La fin de l'avant-midi approchai.

Prof: Bon, dans quelques cours vous devez faire un poème et vous allez le réciter devant la classe. ???: Est-ce que le sujet est aux choix? Prof: oui, mais il y a des limite, hein Bon il manquait plus que ça: un poème et un oral. Pfffff! Bon, vu que l'avant-midi est fini, on peut aller diner. Comme d'habitude, Rosa nous parlait de tout et de rien

Rosa: Dites les filles, on pourrait aller magasiner demain Iris: Je peux pas, j'ai du retard à rattraper Mélodie: J'ai de la paperasse à régler avec Nathaniel Violette: je peux pas..désolé Rosa:  oh ok, et toi Jane? Jane: ben...ça me dérange pas, là Rosa: cool, \^.^/, demain à 13h devant la crèmerie Jane: Ok noté Après le diner , on était en math et j'étais assi à côté de Castiel.

Cast: *en assoyant* ça va, gamine Jane: ouais, ca peut aller et toi Cast: correct, pour l'instant La prof de math n'arrêtait pas de me fusiller avec un regard noir. Faut dire, qu'elle a pas oublier pour hier. Elle cherchait un moyen de m'humilier à tout prix

Prof:Mlle Fletcher, redressez-vous sinon vous finirez par vous endormir Avant que je puisse lui en placer une, la directrice a fait irruption dans la classe. Ils sont où mes lunettes  ''anti-rose'' quand on en a besoin.

Dirlo: Bonjour, les élèves. Je viens vous parler d'un événement spécial. On approche à grand pas de la fin du mois. Alors, le comité a décidé d'organiser un bal de la rentrée. Participation obligatoire pour tout le monde sous peine de 10 jours de colle. Un bal? bof...moi et les bals

Dirlo: Vous devez vous trouver un cavalier ou une cavalière. Il y aura aussi l'élection du roi et de la reine du bal. Ah la galère. Faut que je trouve un cavalier. Et qui j'vais inviter j'connais à peu près personne. Ah oui, je peux demander à Natha-machin. Je suis sûre que ça lui dérangerait pas et puis...

Cast:*coupe mes pensées*toi, t'y vas avec qui? Jane: En quoi ça te concerne, piment rouge? Cast: La vache, ta vraiment un sale charactère Jan: Regarde qui parle Cast: pff, donc tu répond? Jane: Oui, j'y vais avec nath, nath, Nathaniel, c'est çà! Cast: ah Jane: En quoi, il y a un probème? Cast: non, rien Je pris mon cell pour regarder l'heure, vu qu'il n'y avait pas d'horloge dans ce local. Bon, un cours et c'est finit. PDV Castiel J'allais lui demander , mais elle y va déjà avec l'autre conn*rd. pfff...qu'est qu'il a de plus que moi? Bon, c'est pas grave, c'est pas les nanas qui manquent *plus tard* PDV Jane Je finnissais avec le cour d'Histoire. Quand la cloche a sonné, Castiel n'était pas là. Peut-être qu'il voulait sécher? PDV Castiel J'étais parti sur le toit, je voulais plus aller en cours. Cette file, elle me perturbe vraiment. Au même moment, j'ai senti quelque chose vibrer dans ma poche.Ttiens, c'est le portable de Jane. Qu'est qui fout là? C'est un messge de sa mère

De:Maman

À: Jane

Salut, ma chérie. Je t'écrivais juste pour te demander, si tu vas bien. De mon côté, ça gallère donc ca se peut que ça prendra plus de 6 mois, ce voyage. Je te laisse.

bisou,bisou

Maman

Hein? Sa mère est en voyage d'affaire. Pendant 6 mois, voilà pourquoi ses parents étaient pas là? Et son père? Bon, faudrait que je lui rende..... Ou...bien...bien j'attend qu'elle se rende compte qu,elle l'a perdu. Bon, je me casse. PDV Jane Les cours étaient finis, j'ai pris mon stock pour mes devoirs et me suis dirigée vers la cour. Castiel est toujours pas là. Il se comporte différemment depuis tout à l'heure. Je vais demander à Lysandre, peut-être qu'il sait quelque chose. Tiens, le voilà.

Jane: Et Lysandre!

Il ne m'a pas attendu, alors je me suis mise à courir vers lui

Jane:Lys! Lys: oui Jane: J'peux te poser une question Lys: oui Jane: c'est à propos de castiel Lys: plait-il? Jane: Euh...voila, est-ce que tu sais pourquoi Cast est parti Lys:il m'a dit qu'il se sentait pas bien jane:ah, est-ce que j'aurais fait quelque chose de mal? Parce qu'il m'évite depuis l'après-midi. Lys: Cela ne me regarde pas, mais peut-etre que tu devrais lui demander en personne. Jane: ouais, j'avoue Bref, ça veut dire que je rentre à pied aujourd'hui. Je suis retournée à la maison. C'étais vendredi enfin! Demain, je vais maganiser avec Rosa. Tiens, le téléphone sonne. (conversation téléphonique) Jane:allô ???: allô, c'est Rosa, pourquoi tu réponds pas? Jane:hein? Rosa: oui, sa fait plus de une heure que jt'appelle sur ton portable Jane:... Rosa: alors Jane:euh..jte rappelle, ok? Rosa: ouais, si tu veux Où est-ce que j'ai foutu ce portable? Après dix minutes de recherche , j'ai abandonné. Peut-être que je devrais l'appeler ainsi je saurai où est-ce qu'il est? Ça sonnait au téléphone, mais nulle part dans la maison, bizarre, et puis quelqu'un décrocha.

???: Allô, je me demandai combien de temps t'allais prendre pour t'en rendre compte. Jane: Castiel? Cast: Ou ton dieu si tu préfère Jane: non je préfère pas et qu'est que tu fous avec mon portable? Cast: euh, tu la laisser traîner et je l'ai ramassé jane: bon, tu comptes me le rendre quand? Cast: Qui a parlé de te le rendre Jane: castiel... Cast:*raccroche* Non mais, quel effronté ce mec. Si c'est comme ça, moi j'vais aller chez lui. Mais, j'connais pas son adresse. Ah, j'vais appeler Lysandre.

Jane: Allô, Lys Lys: oui Jane:tu peux me donner l'adresse de Cast Lysandre: pourquoi? Jane: je voudrais aller récupérer quelque chose  Lys: ok, attend , jte la donne Je notai l'adresse sur un bout de papier. J'enfilai un chandail et attacha un pull à ma taille, il va faire froid ce soir. Pas très féminin, amis au diable la féminité quand il s'agit aller chercher mon cellulaire.

J'arrivai devant chez Castiel en moins de cinq minutes. Qui sait ce qu'il peux faire avec mon portable? Faut dire qu'il habite pas loin. J'ai sonné...

Cast: oh...gamine, t'es là en quel honneur Jane: rends-le-moi Cast: De quoi tu parle Jane: De mon portable Cast: Ça je sais pas, je l'ai pas Je suis rentré en le poussant et me suis dirigée vers sa chambre. Elle était assez classique. Je me suis mis à fouiner dans ses tiroirs

Cast: Oh la, qu'est que tu fais Jane: Je cherche mon cell J'ai vu que j'avais commencé à l'énerver, tant mieux. 

Cast: Cherche ou tu veux tu le trouvera pas

Il avait raison. Pendant que je continuai à le chercher, un sourire moqueur se dessina sur son visage. Rah...il m'énerve!

jane:Il est où Cast:... jane: Bon...qu'est-ce tu veux? Cast: euh...un bisou Jane: Cours toujours Cast: bon , j'en connais une qui va chercher longtemps Jane:*soupir* Cast: alors? Jane: rah...tu m'énerve, ok. il s'approcha de moi tandis que je reculais vers le mur. La je pouvais pas y échapper. Nos lèvres se touchèrent.  les siennes étaient douces et avait un goût légèrement fruité.

Jane: *rougit et regarde, ailleurs* mon portable Cast:* rouge aussi* T-tiens le voilà.

Il sortait mon portable de sa poche. Rah...j'aurais dû m'en douter, quel cruche je suis.

Jane:*invente une excuse* Bon, je dois y aller ma mère doit m'attendre à la maison Castiel: Ca m'étonnerait qu'elle puisse t'attendre Jane:quoi? Castiel: ben... elle en voyage d'affaire, non? jane: oui et comment tu sais sais ca? Castiel: ben... tu as reçu un texto de sa part, et je l'ai lu Quoi? Il a tripoté mon portable! Grrrrr! J'en reviens pas. Gardons son calme.

Jane:Ta quoi? ah, pis laisse faire. ok, j'y vais

Je cherchai mes clés dans mes poches, mais les ne les trouvais pas.

jane: Et merde Castiel: quoi? Jane: j'ai laissé mes clés à la maison. Castiel: et alors Jane: chez moi, la porte se ferme automatiquement, alors... Cast: bon..alors t'as qu'a squoitter chez moi. jane: hein?  Cast: ben...à moins que tu veuilles geler dehors jane: ok..c'est bon Un malaise s'installat. Après deux minutes, Castiel a rompu le silence.

Cast: ta faim jane: euh..oui Cast: pizza Jane: oui! Après une attente interminable, la pizza arriva. On a mangé.

Jane: on regarde un film Castiel: ouais, mais je choisi Jane:pourquoi? Castiel: parce que de un :tu skoite chez moi et de deux: j'ai pas envie de me taper un film genre Twilight. jane:....ok*boude* Castiel: J'ai Scream 4 à moins que ta peur des films d'horreur jane:pfff...moi non!(OUI!!!) Castiel: Si tu le dis Castiel a mis le DVD. On a écouté le film. Sans m'en rendre compte je me suis réfugiée dans son chandail, pendant les scènes de peur. À la finf du film Castiel semblait tout rouge

Jane: Ça va Cast: oui Puis, je remarqua que j'étais toujours collée contre lui et agripper à ses bras. Je le lâcha et me sentis un peu gêné.

Jane.oh là là Cast: quoi? Jane: c'est vraiment j'ai pas mon pyjama Castiel: ben...c'est pas grave, tu peux toujours dormir en soutif *sourire pervers* jane: ah,non! Castiel: Je te niaise *part et reviens* tiens un t-shirt Jane:merci Castiel: J'ai pas de pantalon à ta taille donc... Jane: Ça va. Ta une couverture et un oreiller supplémentaire Castiel: Pourquoi? Jane: ben...je dors sur le canapé Cast: Non , tu peux dormir avec moi jane: non, ca va Je m'installa sur le canapé. Castiel, dans la chambre. Pourtant, je n'arrivais pas à dormir à cause du film d'horreur. Je me suis dirigé vers la chambre

Jane: Cast, je te dérange? Castiel:beh...oui je dormai, qu'est-ce que tu veux? Jane: Ton film, il m'a traumatisé, je peux dormir avec toi? Cast: Tu deviens raisonnable Jane:... Castiel: Viens, t'inquiète, je te ferais rien...du moins pas tant que tu sera pas endormi *souris pervers* de Castiel

Jane: Crétin

Je me suis allongé dans son lit. J'étais encore perturbé donc je bougeait beaucoup. Castiel, m'a alors pris dans ses bras pour que j'arrête de bouger. Quelque minutes plus tard, j'étais endormis dans ses bras. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ J'espère que��ça vous a plus. J'veux vos commentaires!